Commissioners plan to commemorate September 11

Franklin County Commissioners Marilyn Brown, President Paula Brooks, and John O’Grady have created an event to commemorate September 11, 2001 on the tenth anniversary during the National Moment of Remembrance adopted by the United States Senate.

They ask that we join in the Moment of Remembrance on Sunday, September 11, 2011 beginning at 1 p.m. Local first responders, police and fire in cities and townships throughout our county are asked to sound their sirens and ring their bells for one minute to remember those lives lost and changed forever. For more information about the National Moment of Remembrance, you can go online to: www.FranklinCountyOhio.gov/NeverForget.

Former employee Lisa Karas dies

Lisa Karas, 51, passed away peacefully August 26, after a brief illness. She was born June 19, 1960 in Denver, Co. and moved to Huron, Ohio, graduating from Huron High School in 1978. She continued her education at Columbus State and earned her associate degree in Law Enforcement then went on to receive her bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Ohio Dominican University. A Celebration of Lisa's life will be held Saturday, September 3, 2011, 11 a.m. at The Vineyard Church of Delaware County, 101 W Cherry St., Sunbury, OH 43074. A scholarship fund has been established in Lisa's honor specifically for women pursuing a degree in law enforcement at Columbus State. Contributions can be made to: The Lisa D. Karas Memorial Scholarship Fund through the Columbus State Foundation. csccfoundation.org. Funeral arrangements have been made by O.R. Woodyard Co. Chapel.

Two offices move to Long Street location

Important to note:  The offices of the Columbus State Foundation and Knowledge, Resources and Planning are now at 730 E. Long Street. The mailing addresses have not changed.  Both departments were formerly located in Franklin Hall. The new offices are located directly across the street from The Lincoln Theatre.