Lucasey's Italian Bistro

We are very fortunate here in Marysville to have lots of good choices for places to eat and the list of good restaurants seems to keep growing all the time. This past weekend - I decided to check out Lucasey's Italian Bistro. This is Marysville's first italian restaurant. It is located where the Sandy's Bar and Grill used to be across the street from Lowes and behind Aldi's. Locationwise it is a bit hard to find but it like a little hidden treasure it is well worth the hunt. The menu is simple and classic italian but also offers small plates or tapas. They also have a decent selection of italian meats and cheeses. We ordered the fried risotto balls for an appetizer. The 4 large risotto balls were made from scratch and served with their marinara sauce. The main dishes come with a salad and breadsticks (think Olive Garden). I ordered the angry pasta which is penne pasta with a spicy white wine sauce, italian sausage, peppers and onions. It was spicy and delicious. My husband ordered the chicken parmesan - which is one of his favorites. We were both very pleased with our meals and had plenty for leftovers. Our total bill was under $40 for a very fabulous meal. So if you are looking for a new place to try out or craving some italian cuisine but don't feel like driving to Dublin. I would definately recommend Lucasey's Italian Bistro.

333 Millcreek Drive, Marysville
(937) 644-8866

ELECTION 2009 - UNION COUNTY

All elections are very important and this one is no different. Don't forget to get out and vote on these issues on November 3rd! Use your voice and vote!

YES OR NO VOTES
-State Issue 1 authorizes the state to issue bonds to compensate veterans of the Afghanistan, Iraq and Persian Gulf conflicts.
-State Issue 2 calls for the creation of an Ohio Livestock Standards Board.
-State Issue 3 calls for casinos in four Ohio cities, with tax revenues distributed to all counties.
-City of Marysville: Four amendments to the City Charter
-Marysville 2 Local Option: Sunday wine, mixed beverage and liquor sales at Old Bag of Nails Pub
-Marysville 12 Local Option: Sunday wine and mixed beverage sales at Walmart Supercenter


FOR OR AGAINST VOTES
-City of Marysville: tax levy increase of 0.5 percent in the municipal income tax, total 1.5 percent.
-Marysville Exempted Village Schools: tax levy renewal of 6.56 mills over 5 years for current operating expenses.
-Union County: additional tax levy of 0.5 mills over 5 years for continued operation of mental health and recovery services and facilities.
-Union County: tax levy renewal of 2.4 mills over 6 years for the operation and construction of mental retardation and developmental disabilities facilities.
-Village of Magnetic Springs: additional tax levy of 5 mills over 5 years for current operating expenses.
-Claiborne Township: tax levy replacement of 1 mills over 5 years for cemetery operation.
-Paris Township unincorporated: tax levy renewal of 4.6 mills over 3 years for fire protection.
-Washington Township: tax levy replacement of 1.8 mills over 5 years for current operating expenses.
-Pleasant Valley Joint Fire District: tax levy replacement of 10 mills over 5 years for fire and emergency medical service in Madison and Union counties.
-Triad Local School District: 0.5 percent income tax renewal over 5 years for current operating expenses.
-Ben Logan Local School District: tax increase of 2 mills for permanent improvements.

LOCAL CANDIDATES
-Marysville City Council-at-Large: Henk Berbee, John Gore, Mark Reams

-Marysville City Law Director: Tim M. Aslaner, Alison Boggs

-Milford Center Village Council: Tom Barnhardt, Tracey Chippas, Ed Heckathorn

-Magnetic Springs Village Mayor: Martha K. Cantrell

-Magnetic Springs Village Council: Dean E. Bowsher Sr., Tanya A. Knipp

-Plain City Village Council: Mark E. Hostetler, James W. Moore, Douglas Saxour

-Richwood Village Council: Jennifer Huff, George E. Showalter Jr., Peggy Wiley

-Unionville Center Village Council: Mary L. Morris

-Allen Township Trustee: Ron Chapman, Jack Rausch

-Claibourne Township Trustee: Jim Wiley, Joe Wiley

-Darby Township Trustee: Dennis Blumenschein, Roger Davenport

-Dover Township Trustee: Stephen C. Davisson, Barry Moffett, Dan Westlake

-Jerome Township Trustee: Bob Merkle, Andy Thomas

-Jackson Township Trustee: Charles Ehret, Chad B. Oldham, Roger Pitchford, Don E. Wasserbeck

-Leesburg Township Trustee: William R. Lowe, Jeffery Lynn Robinson

-Liberty Township Trustee: Jimmie D. Cellar, Karen Johnson, John L. Miller, Michael Moffett, Dave Thornton

-Millcreek Township Trustee: Keith A. Conroy, Marian Jacques, Bill Jordan

-Paris Township Trustee: Dave Cook, Donald R. Lowe, Steven C. Westlake

-Taylor Township Trustee: Guy L. Green, Connie S. Landon, Ronald W. Steele

-Union Township Trustee: Dick Brake, Gary W. Rife, Rob Thompson

-Washington Township Trustee: Ron R. Jones, Randy G. Sullivan

-Washington Township Fiscal Officer: Judy Eastman, Julia L. Smith

-Washington/Franklin Township Trustee: Denise Franz King, Charles W. Kranstuber

-York Township Trustee: Mike Brake, Judy Christian, Ken Etherington

-Educational Service Center of Central Ohio: Edward A. Bischoff

-Local County Governing Board of Educational Service Center at Large: David H. Campbell, Joe McKirahan, Steven M. Needles

-Benjamin Logan Local School District Board of Education: William N. Ramsey, Jason E. Robson, Keith Stoner

-Fairbanks Local School District Board of Education: Brandon Compton, Kevin Green, Jaynie Lambert, Brian D. Phelps, Doug Phelps

-Jonathan Alder Local School District Board of Education: John Edward Adams II, Mary Jo Boyd, D. Rene Keeney

-Madison/Champaign Educational Service Center Jonathan Alder Local School District: Twyla R. McNamara

-Marysville Exempted Village School District Board of Education: David Bates, Tracy Greer, J. Scott Johnson, Doug Lassiter, Jeffrey A. Mabee, Nan Savidge, Monty Staats, Don Voss, Jeff Wirtz

-North Union Local School District Board of Education: Kevin Crosthwaite, Dennis W. Hall

-Triad Local School District Board of Education: Annette M. Rittenhouse

-Madison Champaign Educational Service Center Triad Local School District: Mary Lee Gecowets

-Marysville City Council - Ward 1: Mike Aquillo, Tracy Richardson

Union County Care Train - All Aboard!!!

The Union County Care Train is built on a strong commitment of serving and giving. This organization raises funds which are distributed to those in need throughout Union County. Working in cooperation with the community action agency of Union County, the mission of the Care Train of Union County is to identify those who are facing economic difficulties and provide them with toys, food and other essentials to help bring a sense of joy during the holiday season. As part of the Care Train of Union County program, gifts of love for the less fortunate are collected from the community. In addition a live auction is held on the second Saturday of December. This annual event is the grand finale of this community effort to fulfill holiday dreams.

You can make a difference! Gifts of all shapes and sizes contribute to the success of the organization. The recruitment of volunteers and donations is an incredibly fine-tuned effort. There's a special determination each year to surpass the previous year's community contribution level. Bringing folks together, the Care Train of Union County creates a joint spirit of joyfulness, fulfillment and friendship.

There are many ways to you help through sponsporship, cash contributions, new toys and books or the care train of union county auction. For more information please visit the Union County Care Train website http://www.caretrain.org/ or contact us for details

Nanie Ingram - 937-645-6542 - Nanie.Ingram@RealLiving.com
Dana M. Garrett - 937-645-6545 - Dana.Garrett@RealLiving.com
Jamie Collins - 937-645-6523 - Jamie.Collins@RealLiving.com