The Amherst news-times. (Amherst, Ohio), 2008-11-26

              smis returns to coach - page 9 can jesse find love again 3 amherst news-times it public libraf" 271 sppvlkg sit.zl'f v $jf "hhvnmphpflllviiajb vmhmmwiisbiflmwmp bhhh hhuhh local author doug kane and his icelandic horse, kedja, will visit the library on saturday, dec. 6 from 1-3 p.m. is of "ariel's journey," first book in ice horse adventures series. preschool club be hosting a christmas bake sale toy drive during amherst's miracle main street, 5. residents are invited support by purchasing some tasty baked treats. they also make bit merrier for child donating new or gently used group's drive. sandstone summer theatre holding general meeting thursday, 4 at 6:30 nordson train depot franklin ave. sst board members, past present, all adult community members interested weklcome attend. group discussing show selections this .sandstone performance art organization open youth (8-14) adults (15 older). browns backers having cat dog food sunday, nov. 30 1 ziggy's downtown amherst. pet donated friendship apl. special cookie storytime held kids families tuesday, 9, 10:15 11:15 a.m. no registration required. comet corner, small spirit store located inside steele high school, operated as fundraiser pto. sell beverages, snacks, school supplies, english social study books, umbrellas, sweatpants, t-shirts, jackets, travel mugs, polo shirts, flannel pants shorts, sweatshirts many other comets items. shop monday through friday, 8 1:30 have additional evening hours holiday season including following: 3, 10 17 5-8 call 988-5339 more information. good stuff students sixth grade science class get handson lessons teacher virginia trigilio. above left, trigilio (dressed her favorite scientist, bill nye guy, teaches about non-newtoinian fluids how dry sublimates, going directrly solid gas, skipping fluid state. josh jenkins, rebecca jackson alexa baker with trigilio; she has specially designed container which was filled warm water ice. vapor created combination forced out rubber hose shape bubbles.the hold bubbles their gloved hands until exploded poof smoke. (right) making green goo combined liquid into semi-solid, semi-liquid state compression. (photos diane yale-peabody) lottery picks nord physical education award 5- ji e lis 5 ego t i p s o donna palmer, middle stands front wall records former students. honored ohio lottery's 'teacher month november recognized sunday's game against houston texans. (photo john lasko) street seeks parade participants host third annual extravaganza starting committee looking businesses, groups individuals participate parade. office 984-6709 details participate. decorated vehicles, welcome, along those who would like walk advent starts sunday park umc 30, avenue united methodist church after short worship service, congregational ucc north worship, then old stone church, conclude services st. peter street. there refreshments time fellowship walk. an opportunity begin preparing spiritual journey leading birth christ. lasko reporter palmer been teaching kindergarten 12th since graduated college 1980. accepting position 1992, fifth grades physically fit eat healthy food. hard work dedication "teacher month" november. "i excited, pleased very proud, yet humble receive such award," said. barry kaufman, paraprofes-sional nord, nominated palmer. "donna educator," he "regardless child's ability, able bring best every single child." recalled day principal todd stewart came classroom announce honor. were doing push-ups. didn't even know had nominated," "he said news just wanted tell you that you've selected month.' last cleveland texans quarter. gave four continued lesson honor veteran's day, vfw children shupe proper way fold american flag, what each means. learned 21 -gun salute. program ended playing taps," explanation song means, be. (submitted photo) administrators give up raises current economic downturn passage five year 6.9-mill emergency operating levy earlier prompted 18 forego two percent increase salaries 2009-2010 year. 'this somewhat unique," superintendent steve sayers "normally see wage freezes failed." district's five-year forecast, rest administrative team reconfigure nearly twice year, pro