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TrueNorth Cultural Arts CenterOctober 24, 2012 -- November 3rd and 4th mark the first two performances in this season's TrueNorth Cultural Arts Center Concert Series. Join us November 3rd at 7:30 pm for The World Beloved: A Bluegrass Mass. Audience members may remember this wonderful piece from last season's performance. The November 3rd concert will feature the TrueNorth Chorale and Oberlin's Choral Spectrum singing a selection of American folk

songs as well as The Bluegrass Mass. In addition, the TrueNorth Chamber Symphony will be performing La creation du monde by Darius Milhaud. The Chorale will be conducted by Richard A. Fortney, Ted Williams and assisted by Andrew Lipian; the Symphony will be conducted by Dr. Stuart Raleigh. The following day, November 4th at 3:00 pm, marks the inaugural performance of the TrueNorth Jazz Ensemble. Led by Eric Dregne, this sixteen piece jazz band will feature old big band favorites along with fresh new contemporary jazz works. Tickets for both of the concerts are available by calling the Box Office at (440) 949-5200 Ext. 221 or by purchasing online here. Both concerts will be performed in Ewing Hall, featuring RESERVED SEATING in our new, comfort-able, stadium style seating.

2013 Lorain County Linked Corporate Challenge

Meet 'n' Greet Terri Bohl

October 23, 2012 -- Learn how you can join the

growing list of area businesses, large and small,

that have a great time and build company esprit

de corps without breaking the bank; all while

services and programs to our community. On

November 8, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. at Leadership Lorain

County Lorain County Linked will be hosting an

informational session for businesses that would

like to learn more about the 2013 LCL Corporate

Challenge. There is no fee to attend this meeting,

just RSVP to tbohl@noh.easterseals.com by No-

vember 2. Light refreshments will be provided.

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October 24, 2012

Kim CarrasquilloLorain County Community College

The 44th Annual Penton Memorial Turkey Trot will be held on the Lorain County Community College cross country course and campus grounds at 9 a.m., Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 22. This 10K cross country race is one of the most challenging and fun Thanksgiving Day runs in the area. Registration is $20 with a long-sleeve t-shirt and $10 without a shirt. Race day registration begins at 7:30 a.m. in the lobby of the Physical Education building in the LCCC campus. For more information or to register, visit http://www.lorainccc.edu/ or contact Jim Powers at (440) 366-7652 or jpowers@lorainccc.edu

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VP Joe Biden speaking in Lorain to a crowd of 1,300 people atLorain High on Monday. Oct 22

Citizens for Better Schools CommitteeNorth Ridgeville

Rangerpalooza will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, November 3 at the North Ridgeville Junior High Admission is a suggested donation of $5 per child. The fun includes: Bounce Houses (courtesy of Angel Bug Entertainment) - Costume Characters (courtesy of Angel Bug Entertainment) - Crafts - Face Painting - Dancing - Games - And more! This is also a rally for ISSUE 43, so come ready to show your spirit! The event is sponsored by NR Citizens for Better Schools. Funds raised will support levy/bond issue campaigns for North Ridgeville City Schools. For more information on NRCBS, visit www.nrcbs.org .

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Local families invited to joinMercy for a behind-the-scene tour of The Surgery Department

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October 23, 2012 -- When children come to the hospital for the first time, they are often scared and anxious about what will happen. To help alleviate that fear, Mercy's surgical services team and pediatrics depart-ment are partnering to present "Travel with Buddy Bear to Surgery" on Wednesday, October 24 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The tour offers new pediatric patients a reassuring "first visit" to the hospital as seen through the eyes of a friendly stuffed bear patient named Buddy. Surgical services team members will guide children through all of the departments within the operating room, including the holding room, operating room, pediatric department and recovery room and explain what happens at each stop. The goal of the event is to take the mystery out of what happens when a child comes to the hospital for both parent and child. The tour starts on the first floor in the patient entrance lobby of Mercy Regional Medical Center Along with their parents, children will be treated to hands-on activities and demonstrations of basic processes using a teddy bear as the "patient." Refreshments will be served. Reservations are not required. For more information, please call (440) 960-3055.

Lorain National Bank Lives UnitedOctober 18, 2012 -- LIVE UNITED is a mantra that resonates deeply with the employees of Lorain National Bank (LNB). For them, United Way is not just a two-to-three week, once-a-year campaign, it is a year-round effort. The bank is very committed to the community and its commitment dates back to 1905, when the bank began doing business. "United Way is an effective way to give back to the community," said Joan Villarreal, SVP at Lorain National Bank. "It's because of the volunteer involvement and due diligence that United Way performs that makes me feel comfortable that my donation will make a great impact in our community and on people's lives." Whether contributing to the annual campaign through payroll deduction or simply supporting year round events, such as jeans day, annual raffle or Mama Jo Pie's sale, LNB employees are committed to making a difference in their commu-nity. "It is easy to give to United Way at LNB. Our United Way committee offers various opportunities. They make it fun," said Mary Miles, SVP and Director of Human Resources. "It's important to provide many different opportunities to give to United Way so that everyone that wants to, can contrib-ute," said Marianne Kocak, LNB United Way Employee Campaign Manager. "Not everyone can afford to give on a weekly basis. However, they may be willing to give up some money once in a while to participate in a specific activity." The bank's support of United Way and the community is not just financial. Last year, LNB employees donated more than 2,075 hours back to the community. LNB employees are permitted to use work hours to participate in monthly community projects, such as serving lunch at Catholic Charities Family Center, sorting food items for distribution at Second Harvest Food Bank, coordinat-ing children's activities for family fun days and collecting items for school supply drive and Christmas parties at Neighborhood Alliance. Kocak said, "It's a great feeling to give back and see the impact that you can make directly on people. It really touches your heart to see a child's face light up when they receive aChristmas party or gift that they probably would not have gotten otherwise if it was not for you." Daniel Klimas, President and CEO of Lorain National Bank, believes that it is important that commitment to the community is demonstrated by the executive leadership team as well. In addition, the bank provides many of the prizes, including special lunches and paid time off to encourage employees to participate in the various United Way fundraising activities. "One of our primary objectives at LNB is to help our communities to be successful. Participating in United Way is one of the many ways that we can achieve this objective," said Klimas. Want to join LNB as they LIVE UNITED? Visit any Lorain National Bank branch

October 24, 2012 -- EMH Elyria Medical Center is one of America's 100 Best Hospitals for coronary intervention and cardiac care, according to Healthgrades, the leading provider of information to help consumers make an informed decision about a physician or hospital. EMH is also #1 in Ohio for Vascular Surgery Outcomes and in the top 10% in the nation for clinical outcomes in cardiology, gastrointes-tinal services, and cardiac care. EMH is also 5-star rated in 14 different clinical areas. The findings are part of American Hospital Quality Outcomes 2013: Healthgrades Report to the Nation, which evaluates the perfor-mance of approximately 4,500 hospitals nationwide across nearly 30 of the most commonconditions and procedures. Earlier this year, EMH received Healthgrades America's 100 Best Hospitals award, placing EMH in the top 2% in the nation for overall clinical perfor-mance. To be recognized with this distinction, hospitals must have had risk-adjusted mortality and complica-tion rates that were in the top 5% in the nation for a minimum of four years studied. Patient outcomes are important to consumers making choices today about hospitals. According to new research conducted by Harris Interactive for Healthgrades, 86% of Americans in 27 top designated market areas agree they would be more likely to choose-or not choose-a hospital if they could learn ahead of time the mortality rates for a certain proce-dure.EMH Elyria Medical Center was also recognized for the following clinical achievements: America's Best 100 Hospitals One of Healthgrades America's 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care for 2 Years in a Row (2012-2013) One of Healthgrades America's 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention for 2 Years in a Row (2012-2013)

Cardiac - Recipient of the Healthgrades Cardiac Care Excellence Award for 4 Years in a Row (2010-2013) - Recipient of the Healthgrades Coronary Intervention - Excellence Award for 6 Years in a Row (2008-2013) - Ranked Among the Top 5% in the Nation for Coronary Interventional Procedures in 2013 - Ranked Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Overall Cardiac Services for 4 Years in a Row (2010-2013) - Ranked Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Cardiology Services for 4 Years in a Row (2010-2013) - Ranked Among the Top 10 in OH for Overall Cardiac Services for 4 Years in a Row (2010-2013) (Ranked 4 in 2013) - Ranked Among the Top 5 in OH for Cardiology Services for 4 Years in a Row (2010-2013) (Ranked 4 in 2013) - Ranked Among the Top 10 in OH for Coronary Interventional Procedures for 11 Years in a Row (2003-2013) (Ranked 4 in 2013) - Five-Star Recipient for Cardiology Services for 4 Years in a Row (2010-2013)Five-Star Recipient for Coronary Interventional Procedures for 11 Years in a Row (2003-2013) Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Heart Failure for 11 Years in a Row

(2003-2013) Orthopedic - Ranked Among the Top 10 in OH for Overall Orthopedic Services in 2013 (Ranked 6 in 2013)- Five-Star Recipient for Overall Orthopedic Services in 2013- Five-Star Recipient for Spine Surgery in 2013- Five-Star Recipient for Hip Fracture Treatment in 2013- Five-Star Recipient for Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion) in 2013 Vascular - Recipient of the Healthgrades Vascular Surgery Excellence Award for 4 Years in a Row (2010-2013) - Ranked Among the Top 5% in the Nation for Vascular Surgery for 3 Years in a Row (2011-2013)- Ranked #1 in OH for Vascular Surgery for 2 Years in a Row (2012-2013) - Five-Star Recipient for Vascular Surgery for 3 Years in a Row (2011-2013) - Five-Star Recipient for Carotid Surgery for 7 Years in a Row (2007-2013)- Five-Star Recipient for Peripheral Vascular Bypass for 3 Years in a Row (2011-2013)

Gastrointestinal -Recipient of the Healthgrades Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award in 2013 Ranked Among the Top 5% in the Nation for GI Medical Treatment in 2013 Ranked Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Overall GI Services in 2013- Ranked Among the Top 10 in OH for GI Services in 2013 (Ranked 6 in 2013) -Ranked Among the Top 10 in OH for GI Medical Treatment for 3 Years in a Row (2011-2013) (Ranked 4 in 2013) -Five-Star Recipient for GI Proce-dures and Surgeries for 4 Years in a Row (2010-2013) -Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of GI Bleed for 3 Years in a Row (2011-2013) - Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Pancreatitis in 2013 Critical Care - Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Sepsis for 5 Years in a Row (2009-2013)"This recognition is a reflection of the efforts of more than 2,400 employees, physicians and volunteers of EMH Elyria Medical Center," said Dr. Donald S. Sheldon, President and Chief Executive Officer, EMH Healthcare. "Providing expert care and exceptional caring to patients and their families is the focus of each member of our staff, each and every day. To be recog-nized with these distinctions affirms that EMH is dedicated to

providing the very best healthcare to the people in the communities we've served for more than a century." According to the Healthgrades study, the risk of death is 75% lower at hospitals receiving 5 stars compared to 1-star rated hospitals. Patients also have a 61% lower risk of complica-tions at 5-star hospitals compared to 1-star rated hospitals. The 2013 performance outcomes are now available free to the public at www.healthgrades.com. For its 2013 hospital quality outcomes analysis, Healthgrades evaluated approxi-mately 40 million Medicare hospital-ization records for services performed from 2009 through 2011 at approximately 4,500 short-term, acute care hospitals nationwide. Healthgrades independently measures hospitals based on data that hospitals submit to the federal government. No hospital can opt in or out of being measured, and no hospital pays to be measured. Mortality and complication rates are risk adjusted, which takes into account each hospital's unique population (demographics and severity of illness). The American Hospital Quality Outcomes 2013: Healthgrades Report to the Nation, including the complete methodol-ogy, can be found at www.healthgrades.com/quality .

About EMH Healthcare EMH Healthcare's mission is to improve the health of our commu-nity through safe, high-quality and cost-effective care. To fulfill this mission, EMH Elyria Medical Center, EMH Amherst Campus, The EMH Center for Health & Fitness in Avon, and a multi-disciplinary medical staff provide services to meet the needs of the community. EMH Elyria Medical Center was founded in 1908 as a community hospital and is committed to providing expert care and exceptional caring to all. For more information, visit www.emh-healthcare.org .

About Healthgrades Healthgrades, headquartered in Denver, Colorado, is a leading provider of comprehensive informa-tion about physicians and hospitals. More than 200 million consumers use the Healthgrades websites, including Healthgrades.com and BetterMedicine.com, to research, select, and connect with a physician or hospital, and use its comprehen-sive information about clinical outcomes, patient satisfaction, patient safety, and health conditions to make more informed healthcare decisions and take action.

between now and October 31st to purchase a ticket for the 2012 United Way We Care Campaign Raffle. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5 and can be purchased at any Lorain National Bank location. All proceeds benefit United Way. Click here for additional information.

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www.loraincountysheri!.comphilstammitti@centurytel.net(440) 329-3702

Employment:Lorain Police Department - Police O!cer from April 1973 until January 1986. Lorain County Sheri"'s O!ce - Lieuten-ant January 1986. Promoted to Captain 1988. Elected Lorain County Sheri" term beginning January 2001. Re-Elected Lorain County Sheri" in 2004 and 2008.

Education:Graduated Lorain High School in 1968, graduated Lorain County Community College with Honors/Associate Degree/Police Science in 1977, graduated from the National Sheri"'s Institute/Longmont, Colorado in 2002. Certi#ed Labor Relations Professional School of Labor & Industrial Relations at Michigan State University. Certi#ed Law Enforcement Manager through the Buckeye State Sheri"'s Association. Certi#ed in NIMS National Incident Management System and Ongoing Law Enforcement Continuing Education through the Ohio Peace O!cers Training Academy (OPOTA).

Community Involvement:Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #54, National Ri$e Association, Elyria Kiwanis, Knights of St. John Commandery #281, Life Member VFW Post #451, Italian American Veterans Post #1, Life Member AMVETS Post #47, Columbia Eagles, Moose Lake Erie Lodge #552, Polish Fisher-mans Club, Life Member Opera-tion Open Heart, Masons Black River Lodge #786, Alumni Leadership Lorain County, Co-Chairman & Member Lorain County Anti-Hate Task Force, Past Chairman Lorain County Sheri"'s o!ce United Way Campaign, Associate Member Lorain County Township Trustees & Clerks, Member St. Peter's Catholic Church Lorain

Family:Five sisters and three brothers, married to Mary Jo Stammitti (nee: DeAngelis) for 17+ years. We have four daughters (one deceased) and two grandchil-dren. We also have one dog, a chocolate lab named Scooby.

Why are you running for public o!ce?

I have been in law enforcement for over 39 years with the past 12 years as Lorain County Sheri". I still enjoy serving the citizens of Lorain County and look forward to coming into work each day. I believe at the Sheri"'s O!ce the men and women do a great job with the limited resources we have had to work with the past three years. I would like to continue to move the Sheri"'s O!ce forward and serve the citizens of this great County.

What would you like to accom-

plish if elected or if re-elected?I would like to continue the collaboration e"orts we have achieved working with the area police departments and the cities and villages on the sharing of information and consolida-tion of services to better serve the public in the most #scally responsible manner.

In what ways can web, mobile

and social technology be used in the government sector?All three are working at area departments right now. This is the wave of the future of sharing instant information with the public through web pages, facebook, twitter, etc... We have equipped our o!cers with mobile data computers, rapid ID units, inboard dash cameras and this technology will continue to grow and we must provide our o!cers with the latest equip-ment to #ght crime.

What one bit of information do people not normally know about you?That I am naturally left-handed, but do many things right handed also.

Audali Jose (AJ) TorresCandidate for

Lorain County Sheri!

www.ajtorresforsheri!.comaj@ajtorresforsheri!.com440-396-7705

Employment:I served three years in the United States Marine Corps. Serving in London, England from 1982-1985I served with the State Highway Patrol from 1985-2011

Education:Graduated from Admiral King High School in 1980.

Phil StammittiCandidate for

Lorain County Sheri! Boot Camp Paris Island, North

Carolina 2/82I attended the Ohio State Highway Patrol Academy in October of 1985.Garduated from Lorian County Comunity College 2011

Community Involvement:I am a life time member of Sacred Heart Chapel. Through the years, I have been a youth minister and have voluntered my time with the church festival. I also assist at our church booth every year at the International Festival.I have been an active member of an organization called "Operation Open Heart" for the last twenty plus years. The organization involves police o!cers and #reman from Lorain County. Through the help of children services, we take children from the ages of 5 to 15 yrs old on a yearly one week camping trip involving alot of activites through out the county. We end the summer with the children, by taking them to Cedar Point.I am also a member of Lorain Elks Club.

Family:My father retired from the Lorain Ford assembly plant after 36 yrs of service. Till this day I still drive of Ford, because of the blessing our family recieved from my dad working at the Ford assembly plant.My mother was a life long Home Maker and raised 9 children. I have 7 sisters and one brother.I have been blessed with four children and two nephews which I am raising.My oldest daughter Milagros Evette, blessed me with a wonderful grand daughter Madison. She works a full-time job and is continuing her college education part-time.My second daughter Marisol will be attending her third year at the Miami University of Oxford in the fall.My third daughter Martiza recently Graduated from Lorain High School and will be attend-ing Lorain County Community College in the fall.My son Alijandro is going to be a junior at Lorain High School this coming year. He plays in the band, football team and is a 4.0student.Omar is going into the 7th grade and Nicolas will be going into the 4th grade.I am very blessed with all my children.

Why are you running for public o!ce?I have been involved in law enforcement for the last 26 yrs. The last 21 yrs here in Lorain County. During my last twenty one years, I have worked the mid-night shift by choice and was able to work along side our Lorain County Deputies on some of the calls. I have seen #rst hand on the a"ect having a shortness of deputies has in our

county, especially in our town-ships. I have many ideas and experience to help lead the Sheri"s o!ce in a new direction for the future which I would love to implement to improve the lives of the citizens of Lorain County.What would you like to accom-plish if elected or if re-elected?I love to have a stable force of Deputies to maintain safety and order in our townships.I would like to get a closer partnership with other law enforcement agencys in Lorain County to #ght our continuing drug problems.Once in o!ce, I would evaluate our budget and see in what ways we can be more e"ective and maintaining our security for our citizens in Lorain County, especially our townships.I would look into other resources to assist the funding of the Sheri"'s o!ce such as gover-ment grants. Take a strong stand on drug enforcement and seize all property and funds. Why should the citizens of Lorain County su"er the burden of having there taxes raised all the time to protect them from Illegal activity and drug dealers. Lets hit the drug dealers where it hurts "Their Pockets".The main goal is to continue to run a a"ective Sheri"'s o!ce, but not at the cost of the "Tax Payer"

In what ways can web, mobile

and social technology be used in the government sector?The main goal is to keep our citizens informed. Keeping track of our "sexual o"enders" in Lorain County.Using the technology to have a list and photos of o"enders wanted for crimminal activities and those who fail to meet there obligations as parents and not pay child support.It could also be used to keep citizens informed on the happen-ings of the Sheri"'s O!ce or way for citizens to voice there concerns.

What one bit of information do people not normally know about you?Besides helping the children of Lorain County, I have traveled to El Salvador several times on mission trips. I help organize two shippments of supplies for medical needs and school supplies for the people of this poor community of Chiltipan, El Salvdor. I have assited #nacially for two students to further there education, which have gradu-ated from college. I am now a sponcer to a 15 yr old female so she can #nish high school.

Senator, Sherrod Brown Ohio - 2011-2013BROWN, Sherrod, a Representa-tive and a Senator from Ohio; born in Mans#eld, Richland County, Ohio, November 9, 1952; B.A., Yale University, New Haven,

Conn., 1974; M.A., Ohio State University, Ohio, 1981; member of the faculty, Ohio State Univer-sity, Mans#eld, Ohio, 1979-1981; member of the Ohio State house of representatives, 1975-1982; Ohio secretary of state, 1983-1991; elected as a Democrat to the One Hundred Third and to the six succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1993-January 3, 2007); not a candidate for reelection to the House of Representatives but was elected as a Democrat to the United States Senate in 2006 for the term ending January 3, 2013.

Josh MandelCandidate for

U.S. Senatorjobs.joshmandel.com/index.php

Employment:Marine Corp Veteran, Lyndhurst City Councilman, Ohio State Representative and Ohio Treasurer

Education:B.A. the Ohio State University and J.D. Care Western Reserve University Law School

mission trips. I help organize two

University Law School

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Matt LundyCandidate for

State Rep 55th District

mattlundy.commatt@mattlundy.com

Employment:Former Asst. Safety/Service Director City of ElyriaFormer Investigative/Political ReporterEducation:B.S. HRM, Friends UniversityA.A. Lorain County Community CollegeAttended Ti!n University MBA ProgramGraduate of Avon Lake High School

Community Involvement:Member of Lorain County Historical SocietyMember of Lorain County Township AssociationMember of North Ridgeville Chamber of CommerceFormer Avon Lake Councilman

Family:Not married. Blessed with two great parents, my brother, sister-in-law, nephew and niece.

Why are you running for public o!ce?I am running to help our middle-class families, to help our economy grow, to improve public education for our children, to keep college tuition a"ord-able, to protect consumers and seniors, and to make sure our veterans are always treated with respect. Plus, as a former reporter, I believe strongly in open government.

What would you like to accom-plish if elected or if re-elected?To continue the work I have started to protect and grow our jobs, to push the majority party to address our school funding problem, to protect consumers against payday lenders, to make tuition and the cost of textbooks a"ordable, to protect our seniors and to make sure our veterans are always treated with respect. I will continue my work to make sure government is transparent for the people. Also, I will continue my monthly "Lundy Listens" town hall meetings to meet with and hear from the residents I work for in Columbus.In what ways can web, mobile and social technology be used in the government sector?Web access provides greater opportunities to the public to follow government and to access important records and informa-tion. It also provides a great forum to receive feedback from the taxpayers we work for each

and every day.

What one bit of information do people not normally know about you?I am an identical twin

Rae Lynn BradyCandidate for

StateRepresentative

RAELYNNBRADY@GMAIL.COM440-322-0331

Employment:Owner of Twist-n-Shake, 23 years

Education:Graduate of Midview High School

Community Involvement:Chairman of Grace Lutheran ChurchPast YMCA Board MemberPast American Legion Aux. Children & Youth Committee Chairman

Family:Married to Don 41 yearsDaughters Nicole Compitello & Heather Baker, Granddaughter Kaitlyn Compitello

Why are you running for public o!ce?To work for and be a voice for people in Columbus.

What would you like to accom-plish if elected or if re-elected?To bring and keep jobs in Ohio. To educate the people in Ohio for the jobs of the future and have them ready when they do come.

In what ways can web, mobile and social technology be used in the government sector?To keep the citizens informed what is happening in our govern-ment in Ohio. It will put transpar-ency in Columbus.

What one bit of information do people not normally know about you?I am a business owner and work hard for our customers and community. I am honest and caring and always willing to help.

Nominated Presidential CandidatesJoe Biden2012 Democratic Vice-Presidential Nominee Incumbent Vice-President of the United States

Prior to his ascension to the second highest o!ce of the land, Vice President Joe Biden was already one of the most powerful men in Washington. The Pennsylvanian-born Delaware Senator has been in o!ce since 1973 (at 36 years 13 days, this made him the 15th-longest serving Senator in history), and has been Chairman of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations - one of the most powerful and in"uential in Congress - a record-breaking three times. He also chaired the equally powerful Senate Committee on the Judiciary for a record-equaling eight consecutive years. He has been, and continues to be, one of the most respected and dominant political #gures in Washington.respected and dominant political #gures in Washington.

2012 Libertarian Presidential Nominee Former Governor of New Mexico2012 Libertarian Presidential Nominee Former Governor of New Mexico

Gary Johnson

The former Libertarian Republican Governor does not attend church, is pro-choice, anti-big government, pro-immigration, an outspoken critic of the war on drugs and favors legalizing marijuana. He led New Mexico for eight years, during which time the state saw no tax increase, and he vetoed over 750 separate pieces of legislation to keep the govern-ment from growing. However, his views on civil liberties, foreign policy and drugs may be di!cult for many conservatives to reconcile with.

Barack Obama2012 Democratic Presidential Nominee Current President of the United States

Born to a Kenyan father and an American mother, the former constitutional law professor, lawyer, community activist and #nancial writer came into national prominence with a show stopping keynote address at the 2004 Democratic National Convention in Boston, be#tting his reputation as a brilliant orator. In 2008, after a hard fought win against Hillary Clinton to secure the Democratic nomination, the then Senator from Illinois crushed Republican John McCain to become the #rst African American to claim the presidency, concluding his meteoric rise to the pinnacle of American politics.

Mitt Romney

Senator John McCain's defeat to President Barack Obama in the 2008 presidential election signaled the reemergence of former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney as a serious contender and clear favorite for the 2012 Republican presidential nomination. The Harvard man has been comfortably leading almost every poll since then. He was knocked o$ his perch for about two months during the summer of 2011, #rst by Minnesota Congresswoman Michele Bachmann, and then, Texas Governor Rick Perry. However, he recovered, and despite losing the opening caucus in Iowa to former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum and a short-lived, acrimonious battle in the South against former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich, the former venture capitalist steam rolled past his opponents for the rest of the campaign with relative ease. On August 30, 2012, Gov. Romney was nominated as the nominee for President in front of over 15,000 party faithful during the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida.

2012 Republican Presidential Nominee Former Governor of Massachusetts

Declared 2012 PFP & Socialist Presidential CandidatePolitical Activist

In terms of hedging your bets, the 59-year old former radio talk show host has it down pat and probably created a little bit of history for himself in the process. Alexander has declared his candidacy for the Oval O!ce seat with two di$erent political parties; the Socialist Party and the Peace and Freedom Party. This will be Alexander’s #rst attempt for the o!ce after a failed Vice-Presidential bid in 2008.

Declared 2012 PFP & Socialist Presidential CandidateDeclared 2012 PFP & Socialist Presidential CandidatePolitical ActivistPolitical ActivistDeclared 2012 PFP & Socialist Presidential CandidatePolitical Activist

In terms of hedging your bets, the 59-year old former radio talk show host has it down pat and probably In terms of hedging your bets, the 59-year old former radio talk show host has it down pat and probably created a little bit of history for himself in the process. Alexander has declared his candidacy for the Oval created a little bit of history for himself in the process. Alexander has declared his candidacy for the Oval O!ce seat with two di$erent political parties; the Socialist Party and the Peace and Freedom Party. This will O!ce seat with two di$erent political parties; the Socialist Party and the Peace and Freedom Party. This will

Stewart Alexander

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Lori KokoskiCandidate for Lorain County Commissioner

Employment: I am currently serving as Lorain County Commissioner. Prior to being Commissioner I served as the 8th Ward Council Representa-tive in the city of Lorain for three consecutive terms. I was employed by CHP in Human Resources, Preadmission Testing and Registration. I worked for the Steelworkers re-employment program which assisted dislocated workers !nd new employ-ment. While holding a Real Estate license I worked for the Lorain County Auditor as a sales reviewer. I also worked for Oak Hills Nursing Center under the direction of the o"ce manager.

Education: Graduate of Marion L. Steele and JVS LCCCCommunity Involvement: Executive Board Member of Team Lorain County Chairman of the 911 Review Board Secretary to the Lorain County Community Alliance Foreclosure Task Force (Member) Safety Committee (Member) Investment Advisory Board (Member) Audit Review Board (Member) CIC Economic Industrial Corp (Member) Transportation Improvement District (Member) OPWC Integrating Committee (Member) Records Center Board (Member)NOACA Board (Alternate

Lori KokoskiLori Kokoski

Member) Solid Waste Policy Committee (Past Member) Board of Revision Board (Past Member) Children & Family Council (Past Member)Family: I have a daughter; Tara (22) and Twin boys; Joey and Jordan (17)Why are you running for public o"ce? The residents of Lorain County deserve a Commissioner that has the experience and leadership abilities to face our tough economic future. I would like to maintain the economic development initiatives we created during my term in o"ce that produced 1200 new jobs to our county in 2007. I desire to maintain my working relationship with Ford Motor Co. in their e#orts to expand their facility. Good paying jobs are essential to help reduce our crime rate so we can all enjoy a safer Lorain County. I want to continue to work with the Sheri# to help alleviate the jail overcrowd-ing issue. I will continue to prioritize spending to ensure my residents are safe. I want to continue my e#orts with the Foreclosure Task force to assist homeowners that are facing default.What would you like to accomplish if elected or if re-elected? My goal is to continue to create good paying jobs and spur economic growth in the county. Continue to work collaboratively with LCCC to ready our workforce for new innovation jobs. Focus on the many safety issues facing our communities. I want to implement a disaster and weather alert system in the county. I want to help to save homes facing foreclosure and address our homeless population, which many are veterans. Make much needed improvements to the dog kennel. It is my hope to improve the quality of life for all Lorain County residents. In what ways can web, mobile and social technology be used in the government sector? The Internet is an essential part of doing business in the county. It is a necessary economic development tool in our e#orts to attract new businesses to our County. The Internet is where site selectors go to !nd out about what Lorain County has to o#er. We use the Internet to put our REAL Team together when a job lead arises in order to address a company’s needs in a timely fashion.We also use it for discovering and applying for grants, in our bidding process, to promote adoptions at the kennel, to educate and to get educated. The list is endless. I wonder how we ever survived without it. What one bit of information do people not normally know about you? I have a very special place in my heart for veterans. My mom's !rst husband was killed in the attack on Pearl Harbor. My father served in the Army in World War II and my campaign manager; John Pena is also a vet. I am an auxiliary member of the American Legion Post 118 and have the utmost respect for those who served us in the past and those who are serving us now.

You May know County Commissioner Lori Kokoski, but do you know her op-ponent Mike Musto?

Mike Musto was born in Cleveland, Ohio on Novem-ber 21, 1953. He grew up in Cleveland and moved to Westlake in 1963, before graduating from Westlake High School in 1972. While in high school, Mike met his future wife Cindy and started dating after graduation. Two years later, in February of 1975, the couple married. In 1980 Mike and Cindy had their !rst child, Jennifer. Amy, their second child, was born in 1982. Jennifer has since graduated from John Carroll University and works as a Senior Inventory Analyst while Amy graduated from Sanford Brown as a Massage Therapist and is currently enrolled at LCCC to become a RN.Mike and his family are proud to call Cleveland and the Lorain region home their whole lives. In 1995 they purchased six acres of land in Columbia Township to build their home and raise horses. About two years later, four more acres were purchased for a total of ten acres. Not afraid of hard work, Mike knew the !rsttask at hand was to build an outbuilding. Mike and his father started this endeavor and !nished in 1995. Construction then began on their home in 1999 and was completed in 2000.Cindy, Mike’s wife, is an accomplished equestrian and she had always dreamed of a having a horse farm and riding stable. Their riding arena was completed in 2001; their lesson program and horse farm began.

Quick Facts President Northeast Ohio Trustee Association

Columbia Township Trustee

Family Business Owner of Lilac Thyme Stables

Self-employed, Certi!ed Home Inspector

Married 37 years to wife, Cindy

2 children, Jenny and Amy and 3 grandchildren

Resident of Columbia Station for 12 years

Ted KaloCandidate for Lorain County Commissioner

Employment:County Commissioner and President of Ted's Floorcover-ings, Inc.Education:Graduate Lorain Admiral King High School 1979Attended Cleveland State UniversityAttended Lorain County Community CollegeBusiness Trade seminarsCommunity Involvement:I have been active in many organizations throughout the the city, county, and state:Lorain Palace Civic Center (Past President)Brad Friedel's Premiere Soccer Academy (Founders Committee)Lorain Admiral King Booster ClubLorain Growth CorporationLorain Main StreetNorth Coast BIALorain County Chamber Lorain Schools Construction Bond Levy Committee Knights of Columbus LorainKnights of St. John #281Black River Masonic Lodge #786Chamber Sustainable Development CommitteeNOACA Board MemberCounty Commissioners Assoc. of Ohio-Government A#airs Committee Vice-ChairAmerican Cancer Society Relay for Life Chairman for the City of LorainLorain Youth Baseball SponsorFamily:I am married to Wendy (Strickler) and have 5 children - Bryan, Nicole, Brittany, Ted IV , and Leigha.

You May know our County Commissioner Ted Kalo but do you know his opponent Phil Van Treuren?

Phil Van TreurenCandidate for Lorain County Commissioner

My family has lived in Lorain County for more than a century. My great-great grandfather was a survivor of the infamous Johnstown $ood in 1889, and he came to Lorain to work at the steel mill and take care of his family. I’m proud to have been born here and wouldn’t want to raise my children anywhere else in the world.My grandparents are my heroes. My grandfather was a union worker at the Ford Plant in Lorain for 38 years, an Army veteran, and he taught me about the importance of hard work, responsibility and family.My ancestors fought in the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, World War I and World War II. I was proud to follow in their footsteps and join the Ohio Army National Guard in 2004.Our O"cer Candidate class started out with nearly 50 candidates, and only six of us made it through the program. It was the most di"cult thing I ever did in my life, but I believe that anything worth having is worth working hard for. I absolutely love being an underdog. I love !ghting for what’s right, no matter what the odds are. In 2009, I ran my !rst campaign for Amherst City Council At-Large. I walked more than 400 miles and knocked on doors while wearing my Army Combat Boots, and was honored to be the top vote-getter in the city. I don’t win through dirty campaign-ing or compromising my principles; I win by caring for my constituents and working hard.Being a good father and husband is the most important thing in my life. When I look at my daughter, I realize that we need to be responsible with taxpayer money so that children in Lorain County have a promising future.I don’t think that government or politicians make communi-ties great. I hear some politicians talk about how we should spend the government’s money, but to me, the government doesn’t have any money. It’s the taxpayers’ money, and government needs to be accountable to the people who work hard every day to take care of their families.I wasn’t elected to focus on partisanship or political parties, and I never will. I’ve proven to my constituents that I’ll work hard for them whether they’re Democrats, Republicans or Independents. I’m going to work very hard to earn the respect of Lorain County’s families, and I’ll never forget that our government is responsible to them, NOT the other way around.I’d be honored to receive your vote this year!

-Phil Van Treuren

Phil Van TreurenPhil Van Treuren

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Declared 2012 Republican Presidential CandidateDeclared 2012 Republican Presidential Candidate

Kathyern Lane

The 45-year old Indiana-born mother of three believes in the need for the neutrality of a presidential candidate. However, she realizes that under the current political system, the deck is stacked against any independent running for the o!ce, which explains her reason for registering her candidacy under the Republican banner. Lane also believes that her status as a non-career politician, coupled with her "rst-hand experience in the private sector, makes her uniquely suited for the job.

Jimmy McMillan

The former mayoral, gubernatorial and senatorial candidate for the Rent Is Too Damn High Party announced his candidacy for the Republican presidential nomination on December last year. Explaining his decision not to contest the Democratic nomination, a party he was formerly registered with, karate expert McMillan was quoted as saying "the rent is too damn high." The #amboyant Vietnam veteran also gave some words of advice to President Obama, “If you don’t do your job right, I am coming at you!"

Declared 2012 Republican Presidential Candidate

The dashing House Budget Committee chairman found himself in the limelight in June 2011 following the tabling and subsequent rejection by the Senate of his House-approved budget plan. Despite the proposal’s defeat, the 7-term Wisconsin Congressman’s attempt at repeal-ing President Obama's controversial A$ordable Care Act suddenly thrust the 42-year old "scal conservative into an unfamiliar leadership position that resurrected calls for him to enter the Republican nomination race. On August 22 2011, he released a statement saying that while he appreciates the con"dence of supporters, he hasn't changed his mind about staying out of the race. However, a year later, Rep. Ryan is back in the picture, albeit in a completely di$erent role. On August 11, 2012, Gov. Mitt Romney announced the selection of Rep. Ryan as his running mate for the 2012 presidential election.

The dashing House Budget Committee chairman found himself in the limelight in June 2011 following the tabling and subsequent rejection by the Senate of his House-approved budget plan. Despite the proposal’s defeat, the 7-term Wisconsin Congressman’s attempt at repeal

Paul Ryan2012 Republican Vice-Presidential Nominee U.S. Representative from Wisconsin

Declared 2012 Republican Presidential Candidate U.S. Representative from the State of Texas

Declared 2012 Republican Presidential Candidate U.S. Representative from the State of Texas

Ron Paul

The former medical doctor o!cially announced his candidacy for the 2012 Republican Presidential nomination on May 13, 2011. The 75-year old Texas Congressman will once again center his campaign on the theme of liberty, human rights and "nancial market reforms. With his small but vocal pockets of supporters spread all over the country, the Libertarian leaning Republican is set to be one of the most controversial characters on the campaign trail.

Paul Ryan2012 Republican Vice-Presidential Nominee 2012 Republican Vice-Presidential Nominee U.S. Representative from Wisconsin U.S. Representative from Wisconsin 2012 Republican Vice-Presidential Nominee

Stephen RollinsDeclared 2012Independent Presidential Candidate

Stephen Rollins is an actor, writer, producer, director and business owner. The 37-year old, who once played for the New Jersey Rock n' Rollers in the RHI league, has a vision and a goal to restore our American Identity and return the country to its glorious roots. It is time to restructure our budget, tax code, education, and energy plan. It is time for someone with a bold plan and the will to !ght for bold solutions. Let’s put party politics aside and do what’s right for this nation. Let’s restore our American Identity. It is time for Stephen Rollins.

Matt SnyderDeclared 2012RepublicanPresidential Candidate

Matthew Bradley Snyder is a supporter of people, not parties. He believes in the passion that stirs the heart of the common man. It is not political ambition, but personal experience, that en"ames that passion. A president should exude it, not emulate it. Snyder is a true representative of the people.

Vern WuenscheDeclared 2012RepublicanPresidential CandidateBusinesssman

Wuensche ran for President in 2008, garnering a tenth place !nish in both the Iowa and New Hampshire primaries, despite spending only $36,000. In 100 days, the owner of Houston’s third oldest construction company, visited over 6,000 local businesses and churches in 242 towns in both states. He believes that businesses survive and thrive chie"y through the caliber of those who runs them and thus, these executives are perfectly quali!ed for a public o#ce shorn of proven management experience

Nominated Presidential Candidates

Michele BachmannFormer 2012 Republican

Herman CainFormer 2012 Republican

Roger GaryFormer 2012 Libertarian Presidential Candidate Former

Newt GingrichFormer 2012 Republican

RJ HarrisFormer 2012 Libertarian Presidential Candidate 3-Tour

Jon HuntsmanFormer 2012 Republican

Presidential Candidate Businessman, Politician & Media

Chair of the Libertarian Party of Texas

Presidential Candidate Former Speaker of the House

Combat Vet, Philosopher and Law Student

Presidential Candidate Former Governor of Utah and Ambas-sador to China

Fred KargerFormer 2012 Republican Presidential Candidate Political

Consultant & Gay Rights Activist

Presidential Candidate U.S. Representative fromMinnesota

ThadMcCotterFormer 2012 Republican Presidential

Candidate Political

deck is stacked against any independent running for the o!ce, which explains her reason for registering her candidacy under the Republican banner. Lane also believes that her status as a non-career politician, coupled with her "rst-hand experience in the private sector, makes her uniquely suited for the job.

Jimmy McMillan

Andy MartinDeclared 2012 Republican Presidential Candidate

The self-professed People’s Attorney General and Internet Powerhouse is famously remem-bered as the source of the chain mail and online reports questioning the citizenship of President Obama and the claim that he was a Muslim. The 66-year old Martin "led his papers as a candidate for the next presidential election on Feb 8, and was quoted two weeks later saying, “Obama plays for keeps. He plays rough, and that's the only way to beat him, and I'm the only one that is tough enough to do that."

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Tom MillerFormer 2012 Republican Presidential Candidate Career

Tim PawlentyFormer 2012 Republican

Rick PerryFormer 2012 Republican Presidential Candidate Current

Presidential Candidate Former Governor of Minnesota

Governor of Texas

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Carl PersonFormer 2012 Libertarian Presidential Candidate New

York Attorney and founder of the Paralegal Institute

Buddy RoemerFormer 2012 The Reform Party & Americans Elect

Presidential Candidate Former Governor of Louisiana

Rick SantorumFormer 2012 Republican Presidential

Candidate Former US Senator from Pennsylvania

Randall TerryFormer 2012 Democratic Presidential

Candidate Pro-life Activist

R. Lee WrightsFormer 2012 Libertarian Presidential

Candidate Libertarian Activist

President Barack Obama scored a convincing victory in tonight’s Third Presiden-tial Debate, and in the process, completed a decisive turnaround from a dismal performance in the First Debate. However, and perhaps more crucially, Gov. Mitt Romney’s restrained approach may have achieved an even bigger strategic success with undecided voters and the female demographic. His strategy, clearly designed to negate the image of a hawkish foreign policy under a Romney administration, appeared to score well with undecided voters in several post-debate snap polls, although the true picture may only emerge in several days. In addition, Gov. Romney may also be banking on some points for his non-confrontational approach tonight, in light of the criticisms received by both candidates following the !ery, in-you-face Second Debate last week. Nonethe-less, Gov. Romney’s tactic carried the risk of alienating a segment of his support base, who favors an aggres-sive foreign policy. Presi-dent Obama, who came into the debate with relatively strong foreign policy credentials, was probably thankful, and surprised, at the less than forceful attack by Gov. Romney on the issue of Libya, which gave him the opportunity to dictate the direction of the debate relative to the Middle East. The President also pounced on several of Gov. Romney’s alleged shifts in position, leading to former Massa-chusetts Governor uttering

a well-received quip, “attacking me is not talking about an agenda.” Gov. Romney also appears to advocate a similar foreign policy approach to Presi-dent Obama on Syria, Egypt and drone strikes. The two men only really wrangled on the topic of Israel, and obviously, the size of the Navy (horses and bayonets, anyone) – which has literally turned into the singularly most memorable exchange of three debates, and one that nearly sent the Twitter-sphere into rapture.Gov. Romney: Our Navy is old - excuse me, our Navy is smaller now than at any time since 1917. The Navy said they needed 313 ships to carry out their mission. We're now at under 285. We're headed down to the low 200s if we go through a sequestration. That's unacceptable to me. I want to make sure that we have the ships that are required by our Navy. Our Air Force is older and smaller than at any time since it was founded in 1947. We've changed for the !rst time since FDR - since FDR we had the - we've always had the strategy of saying we could !ght in two con"icts at once. Now we're chang-ing to one con"ict. Look, this, in my view, is thehighest responsibility of the President of the United States, which is to maintain the safety of the American people.And I will not cut our military budget by a trillion dollars, which is a combina-tion of the budget cuts the president has, as well as the sequestration cuts. That, in my view, is making - is making our future less

certain and less secure. President Obama: Bob, I just need to comment on this. First of all, the sequester is not something that I've proposed. It is something that Congress has proposed. It will not happen. The budget that we are talking about is not reducing our military spend-ing. It is maintaining it. But I think Governor Romney maybe hasn't spent enough time looking at how our military works. You mentioned the Navy, for example, and that we have fewer ships than we did in 1916. Well, Gover-nor, we also have fewer horses and bayonets, because the nature of our military's changed. We have these things called aircraft carriers, where planes land on them. We have these ships that go underwater, nuclear subma-rines. And so the question is not a game of Battleship, where we're counting slips. It's what are our capabilities. And so when I sit down with the Secretary of the Navy and the Joint Chiefs of Sta#, we determine how are we going to be best able to meet all of our defense needs in a way that also keeps faith with our troops, that also makes sure that our veterans have the kind of support that they need when they come home. And that is not re"ected in the kind of budget that you're putting forward because it just doesn't work. Keep an eye out for the slate of new polls on Friday. Momentum aside, there is a strong possibility that the winner of the election will be decided by tonight’s debate.

Date: October 22, 2012Location: Keith C. and Elaine Johnson World Performing Arts Center, Lynn University, Boca Raton, FloridaTime: 9:00-10:30 p.m. EST

Focus : Foreign PolicyLength: 90 minutesModerator: Bob SchiefferParticipants: President Barack Obama (D) and Governor Mitt Romney (R)Format

The format is almost identical to the First Debate. The debate will be divided into six segments of approximately 15 minutes each on topics pre-selected by the modera-tor. The candidates will be given two minutes to respond to each issue, excluding rebuttals and follow ups. At the conclusion of the debate, both candidates will be provided two-minutes for a closing statement.

Moderator and Topic

Chief Washington Correspon-dent and anchor ofObama Wins Debate, Romney Achieves ObjectiveFace the Nation, will be moderating his third succes-sive presidential debate. He was the moderator for the third debate between Presi-dent George W. Bush and Senator John Kerry in 2004, and the third debate between President Barack Obama and Senator John McCain in 2008.

The Commission on Presiden-tial Debates released a statement on October 12 announcing the topics selected by Mr. Schieffer for the debate.

* America's role in the world* Our longest war - Afghani-stan and Pakistan* Red Lines - Israel and Iran* The Changing Middle East and the New Face of Terrorism * The Changing Middle East and the New Face of Terrorism * The Rise of China and Tomorrow's World

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JVS student Cody Siglin, of Midview, participates in the recent blood drive at the JVS. Also pictured is phlebotomist Rhiannon Sweeney from LifeShare Community Services.

October 21, 2012 -- Lorain County JVS students and sta! once again helped LifeShare Community Blood Services complete a very successful blood drive. Both high school and Adult Career Center students and sta! took time out of their day to donate blood to those in need. "During the two day drive, 177 units of blood were collected," commented Susan Wallace, Allied Health Sciences Instructor and Blood Drive Coordinator. "Lifeshare will award one $500 scholarship to JVS graduating seniors for every 35 units of blood collected. The total from the upcoming Spring Drive on March 5th & 6th will be added to the 177 units from the fall drive and provide scholarship money for graduating seniors next year. Last year we distributed $7,000.00 in scholarship through these e!orts," stated Wallace. Additionally, students in the Allied Health Services assisted in the promotion of the event and manned the registration tables. "According to the recruitment representa-tive from Lifeshare, the JVS has been one of the leading organizations for blood donations," a"rmed JVS Principal, Jill Petitti. "LifeShare was very grateful that our students and sta! rose to the occasion and helped them with their critical need."

Adult Career Center Keeps Employers CompetitiveOctober 19, 2012 -- The Lorain County JVS has played a vital role in keeping our local employers competitive by training skilled workers. The JVS Adult Career Center works closely with business and industry partners to deliver customized assessment services and training programs speci#c to a company's needs. The JVS advantage is felt when our training experts meet with a business/industry team to determine the speci#c challenges facing the company and then design a training program to address these needs. It's the people behind our organization who make the di!erence, helping to problem solve with a company's employees and then providing the guided hands-on skills to help move an organization forward. The Adult Career Center specializes in initial training for new employees, skill enhancement for a company's current sta!, or assessment/testing services to help employers make the right hiring decisions. Whatever the need, business clients are provided with the personal service needed to accomplish their training goals. Training can be delivered at the JVS or on-site. Flexible scheduling options are available to meet around-the-clock shift needs. For more information about customized training options contact (440) 774-1051, ext. 2254, or info@lcjvs.com.

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Congresswoman

Candidate for 9th Congressional DistrictDemocrat

Employment:Worked for the Carter Administration15 terms in the U.S. Congress

Education:Graduate of St. Ursula Academy. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in history from the University of Wisconsin and a Master of Arts in urban planning from the University of Michigan.Community Involvement:Little Flower Roman Catholic Church

You May Know CongressWoman Marcy Kaptur, but do you know her opponent?

"Joe the Plumber"

Samuel WurzelbacherSamuel Joseph Wurzelbacher was born in Toledo in 1973 to Kay and Frank Wurzelbacher and graduated from Spring#eld High School in Holland, OH. Like many young men graduating from high school, he enlisted in the Air Force looking for adventure, a career, and a way to serve the country he loves. What he found was the true de#nition of courage, values that were expected to be played out in day to day life, and a great respect for sel$ess leadership. While in the Air Force, Joe attended tech school at Sheppard Air Force Base to be a plumber and was then stationed in Alaska and North Dakota. Yes, he really is a plumber. Joe left the Air Force in 1996 a little bit wiser and loving his country even more. He worked as a plumber for several years until eventually securing an opportunity in a growing indus-try. He spent the next few years in the emerging telecommunications sector, ultimately working his way up to the position of Communications Engineer. Joe lost his job and the secure life he was building because of his encounter that day. And he, along with the rest of the country, has watched as now President Obama has made good on his threat to “spread the wealth around.” It’s not working for us. It is Joe’s #rm belief that the Federal government must exercise the #scal restraint that all American families value. Spending more than you have and asking your children to become a slave to pay for your irresponsibility is unconscionable--no matter which political party you belong to. Joe is committed to the principle of #scal responsibility in all forms of civic engagement. Joe recently married the love of his life, Katie. He and his family are committed to furthering the promise of life, liberty, and happiness as outlined by our founding fathers. Joe looks forward to serving the citizens of Ohio’s 9th District in the near future

Marcy Kaptur

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