News briefs: Rotary Club of Lancaster inducts new president

LANCASTER – The Rotary Club of Lancaster recently inducted Jamie Culver as its 2022-23 president during a “passing of the gavel” from 2021-22 Club President, Laura Tussing.

During Tussing’s time as president, the Club grew to more than 150 members and Tussing initiated a monthly Club social networking event to foster member engagement. Additionally, under her leadership, the Club awarded $82,000 in scholarships to 44 local students, donated more than $11,000 to local non-profit organizations, and donated 47 books to Forest Rose School in honor of Club speakers. The Club also obtained a District Rotary Grant to help Fairfield County Community Action become HeartSafe certified and participated in numerous volunteer opportunities ranging from community clean-up events to donation drives and meal deliveries.

“Rotary International's theme for this past year was ‘Serve to Change Lives,’ and our Club's members embraced this theme – seeking out opportunities to change lives in our local community and around the globe. It has been a tremendous honor to serve as the Club's president, and I am so proud of our members and the difference they make each and every day,” said Tussing.

Incoming Club President Jamie Culver is the Branch Manager, Senior Vice President/Investments at Stifel. He serves the community on numerous boards and community committees, including the Fairfield Medical Center Foundation Board and Fairfield Heritage Association Board

“I am excited to lead Lancaster Rotary through its 105th year serving our community. With our focus of service above self, I hope to provide opportunities for more community members to engage in our Club, impact more lives with our service locally and globally and allow our members to work together in fulfilling and rewarding ways.”

More information can be found at www.rotarycluboflancaster.org.

Singing Buckeyes Chorus to perform in Pickerington

PICKERINGTON — The fabulous Singing Buckeyes Chorus will be performing at 4 p.m. Aug. 21 at Epiphany Lutheran Church in Pickerington. This is a free concert and there will be a freewill donation opportunity during the event.

The Singing Buckeyes is a group of men who gather together in celebration of the art form known as barbershop music. They are a chapter of The Barbershop Harmony Society.

The Singing Buckeyes Competition Chorus just recently finished 18th out of 37 choruses at the International Championships held in Charlotte. Their score was the second highest of any chorus from the State of Ohio.

There are eight singers from the Pickerington community that sing with this organization.

Canal Winchester resident named new State Fire Marshal Bureau Chief

COLUMBUS –The Division of State Fire Marshal announced new BUSTR Bureau Chief Scott King in a recent swearing-in ceremony on the Reynoldsburg campus. Commerce Director Sherry Maxfield and State Fire Marshal Kevin Reardon were on hand for the swearing in ceremony as King took his Oath of Office to “support the constitution of the United States and Ohio and to faithfully discharge his duties.”

“Scott has a proven track record in the field,” said Kevin Reardon. “With his experience, he is the right leader to execute the BUSTR mission and I look forward to our work together.”

Most recently, King worked for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources as a Deputy Chief and Environmental Operations Administrator. He brings 30 years of experience in public safety including emergency management, fire service, investigations, environmental response, and EMS fields. King holds multiple bachelor’s degrees in biology, disaster emergency management and fire administration. He replaces recently retired bureau chief Steven Krichbaum.

The Bureau of Underground Storage Tank Regulations has the responsibility of regulating underground storage tank systems in Ohio containing petroleum and hazardous substances. BUSTR staff conduct inspections, monitor cleanups, educate underground storage tank owners and operators, and enforce state laws in compliance with federal regulations and guidelines.

“I am excited for the opportunity to serve through BUSTR’s mission,” said King. “Effective regulation and safe operation of underground storage tanks is critically important to the environment and citizens of Ohio.”

King lives in Canal Winchester with his wife Amy and two Labrador retrievers. They have a son Hunter, a junior at Ohio Northern University.

To learn more about BUSTR or the Division of State Fire Marshal, visit com.ohio.gov/fire

Fairfield County Auditor’s Office and Engineer’s Office to hold conveyance standards public hearings

LANCASTER – The County Auditor and County Engineer will hold public hearings pursuant to ORC 319.203 for the purposes of accepting input and feedback about updates to standards for the conveyance of property.

The hearings will be at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 16, at at 108 N. High Street, Lancaster, and at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 30, at 3026 West Fair Avenue, Lancaster. A copy of the proposed standards is found at https://bit.ly/ConveyanceStandards. You may also provide feedback by emailing Auditor Brown at Carri.Brown@fairfieldcountyohio.gov. If there are questions, please call 740-652-2393.

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