November 11, 2009 – Photo Update

 

Victoria Haycock plays a snail during a rehearsal performance of 'Frog and Toad' at the Encore Theatre in Lima.

Lima Police investigators begin searching a Cadillac after a shooting occurred at the Fuqua Repair Shop at the corner of Elm Street and Central Avenue on Thursday.

Shanwee golfer Sheridan Balyeat chips from the sand during the first round of the Girls Division II State Tournament at the Gray Course at the Ohio State University Golf Club on Friday.

Members of the Northwesternaires perform during the Chorus Contest on Saturday at the Veterans Memorial Civic & Convention Center in Lima.

Jordan Joyner, holds a candle and a portrait of his sister, Jasmine, who was a victim of domestic violence, on Wednesday during the 15th annual candlelight vigil in honor of all victims and survivors of domestic violence held at Central Christian Church in downtown Lima.

Rebecca Woodside (right) a volunteer at Crossroads Crisis Center, has her candle lit on Wednesday during the 15th annual candlelight vigil in honor of all victims and survivors of domestic violence held at Central Christian Church in downtown Lima.

Paula Jenkins, blows out a candle Wednesday after the name of a victim of domestic violence was read during the 15th annual candlelight vigil in honor of all victims and survivors of domestic violence held at Central Christian Church in downtown Lima.

Jason Upthegrove, (center) President of the Lima National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, speaks during a press conference in front of a house along East Kibby, which Police officers had raided earlier in the day as part of a citywide drug raid.

Robyn Schmiededush, Kindergarten teacher at Glandorf Elementary School, holds her plastic hardhat during the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Glandorf Elementary in downtown Glandorf on Thursday afternoon.

Bella Halbisen (right) picks out a piece of candy at the house of Larry Shields on Wyandot Drive during Trick-Or-Treating on Thursday in Fort Shawnee.

Ashlynn Nichols, 8, shows of her hula-hooping skills during recess Friday afternoon at the Feir Force Community School at the corner of W. Grand Avenue and N. Elizabeth Street in Lima.

Congressman Jim Jordan displays the latest Health Care Bill(tallest stack of papers), as well as the original bill and the republican version (shortest stack of papers).

Spencerville quarterback Tyler Deitering (center) makes a play call during the Bearcats' home game Friday against Delphos Jefferson.

Lynsey Harris of Cory-Rawson High School celebrates a set victory during the Hornets' Division Four District Tournament game against Kalida High School at Lima Senior High School on Saturday.

Columbus Grove students Dakota Rodriguez (left) and Darrion Gant cheer for Rodriguez's dragster on Wednesday during the Apollo Grand Prix at the Apollo Career Center. Ninth and tenth grade students from Columbus Grove, Spencerville, Shawnee, and Wapakoneta built dragsters, with awards presented to those whose cars placed first, second and third in the categories of speed, design and originality.

 

Abdulaziz Binklaib (left), a Corrections Officer in Saudi Arabia, and his traslator Abdulaziz Altowijri share a laugh with members of the local media during the" Saudi Day at ONU" event Wednesday in the McIntosh Center on the ONU campus in Ada. Along with a Saudi Arabian cultural display, the day was meant to recognize the strong relationship between ONU and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and celebrate the successful beginning of the ONU Prison Management Certificate Program.

Time to Update!

 

Jacob Parsons (foreground) and Brandon Crawford take turns jumping the halfpipe Sunday at the skate park along Spencerville Road near Faurot Park in Lima.

With friends looking on, Chance Nelson (right) drops into the halfpipe Sunday at the skate park along Spencerville Road near Faurot Park in Lima.

Ohio Governor Ted Strickland, center, speaks with Ford Plant Manager Adrian Price, left, and Lima Mayor David Berger on Saturday during the Ford Community Appreciation Event at the Ford Lima Engine Plant on Bible Road.

Ohio Governor Ted Strickland steps out of a 2010 Ford Tauras after he took it for a test drive Saturday during the Ford Community Appreciation Event at the Ford Lima Engine Plant on Bible Road.

 

Ottawa-Glandorf cross country runners, left to right, Kim Rosselit, Dana Lanwech (hidden), Mariah Hashbarger, Macy Heitmeyer and Becca Shriner, bundle-up during the boys race at the Allen East Invitational on Saturday.

Members of the Ottoville boys cross country team run a warm-up sprint prior to the start of the Allen East Invitational on Saturday.

Ryan Garberson of Columbus Grove, washes a car Thursday morning at the Ahl Under 10 dealership at the corner of Cable Road and Shawnee Road in Lima. Garberson said he usually washes the cars twice a week, as well as cleans the interiors.

Lima Central Catholic wide receiver Rufus Johnson is unable to make a catch Friday as he is hit by Spencerville linebacker Lee Maberry during the game at Lima Stadium.

Spencerville's Greg Beougher evades a tackle from Lima Central Catholic's Luis Torres while returning a kick Friday at Lima Stadium.

Just an update of some random assignments I have photographed over the past few weeks.Been real busy, which is nice. Also, I have started working on video packages for the paper’s website; I hope to work on a lot more videos in the coming weeks. Thanks for looking!

Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Illinois Illini

 

Ohio State head coach Jim Tressel leads the Buckeyes on the the field Saturday prior to their game against Illinois in Columbus.

Ohio State running back Brandon Saine cuts up field Saturday during the Buckeyes home game against Illinois.

Ohio State running back Dan Herron scampers into the end zone Saturday during the Buckeye's Big Ten home opener against Illinois.

Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor claps Saturday after a touchdown run by running back Dan Herron.

Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor jumps on his own fumble Saturday during the second half of the Buckeyes' home game against Illinois.

Brutus Buckeye walks off the field Saturday after a first half timeout during the Buckeye's game against Illinois.

Illinois running back Mikel Leshoure is tackled by Ohio State defensive back Kurt Colemen (4) and Austin Spitler (38) on saturday during thre Illini's game in Columbus..

 

Ohio State fans perform the O-H-I-O cheer Saturday during the Buckeyes BigTen home opener against Illinois.

Ohio State defensive back Jermale Hines runs the ball up the field Saturday after intercepting a Juice Williams pass during the second half of the game in Columbus.

 

Ohio State running back Zach Boren (44) is tackled by Illinois defensive back Garrett Edwards on Saturday during the second half of their BIgTen game in Columbus.

Ohio State defensive back Anderson Russell (21) come up short in his attempt to block a punt from Illinois kicker Anthony Santella (87).

 

Ohio State running back Brandon Saine runs along the sideline Saturday during the Buckeyes' home game against Illinois.

Ohio State running back Adam Homan is unable to catch a late fourth quarter pass in front of Illinois defensive back Donsay Hardeman.

Ohio State wide receiver Dane Sanzenbacher screams Saturday after scoring a late fourth quarter touchdown against Illinois.

I love bad weather, and there was plenty of it Saturday in Columbus. A number of these photos seem gray, or foggy – but that is actually rain. I obviously had a lot of fun covering this game. It was a thrill all around. It was neat to be there with the band, and to hear the crowd. It was also neat to be shooting shoulder to shoulder with better photographers from The Dispatch, Reuters, AP, Cleveland Plain Dealer, along with others. Learned a lot and had some fun: it makes a good day.

Charles F. Barden, November 3, 1964 – September 12, 2009

 

Fire fighters Rodney Campbell, Jim Steinke and Mike Quellhorst (left to right) hold a flag Thursday before it is raised above Route 67 in Wapakoneta to mark the beginning of a funeral procession for Charles F. Barton of the Uniopolis fire department.

A procession of rescue vehicles pass along Route 67 in Wapakoneta under an American Flag which had been raised at the start of the cross-county procession.

Firefighters Alan McClintock, Jerry Merges, Jack Smith, Don Wright, and Ryan Ware (left to right) stand in attention Thursday as the funeral procession for former Uniopolis Fire Chief Charles F. Barden passes through downtown Wapakoneta.

The hearse carrying the body of former Uniopolis Fire Chief Charles F. Barden passes near his firefighting gear Thursday prior to his funeral mass at the Uniopolis Fire Department building.

Pall bearers carry the casket of Charles F. Barden into the Uniopolis Fire Department building on Thursday. Barden died last week after a year-long battle with Colon Cancer.

Area fire fighters listen to "The Fire Fighters Prayer" Thursday during the funeral for Uniopolis fire chief Charles F. Barden.

Rebecca Barden speaks to well-wishers Thursday while holding her daughter Megan, after a funeral service for her late husband Charles F. Barden. Barden had served on the Uniopolis Fire Department for 21 years before his passing last week.

Random road trip through Allen County

 

Last evening I was sitting at my apartment.. very bored, so I drove around Allen County and did some random shooting.

I need to do this more often, especially now that it is Fall and the colors are always neat. 

Photos from Oktoberfest Zinzinnati

I had a lot of fun photographing the Oktoberfest this weekend. Cincinnati is definitely my favorite to visit and photograph. The people and the architecture; what more could you want? 

George Wendt at Oktoberfest

George Wendt was at Oktoberfest Zinzinnati on Sunday leading the Chicken Dance. It was pretty darn hilarious and I was able to get close to the stage.

Assessing the Progression

A little over three months ago, I was able to drive across the country. That time, those three days, spent alone, driving some 2,600 miles was a great experience. I saw some things along the way I never imagined, and was able to collect my thoughts after a tough final semester of college, and my first few week at an internship in Columbus.

A lot has changed since then, and a lot remains the same. I currently am a month into my latest internship, with The Lima News. It has been a great experience, and I am looking forward to all that the coming months have to offer. The internship is scheduled to conclude in January.

It is amazing to think how rapidly and extensively everything can change. I am never unimpressed by the blinding speed of life. I realize, though, that it all happens for a reason, the good and the bad. It is nice, now and then, to look around and see where we stand at that moment.

When I returned from my westward vacation, I listed in an earlier entry a number of goals I wished to accomplish in the coming months. I was thinking about them the other day; how I have done so far, as well as what new goals I would like to add to the list. So hear goes:

GOALS FROM JUNE 8 ENTRY:

• I want to learn Arabic and/or German – I still wish to learn one or the other. But I have had a tough time teaching myself from this German for Travelers book I purchased – so maybe for Christmas I can request a Rosetta Stone program or something similar?
• Learn how to play the harmonica – ehh… still needs some time.
• Master my tennis serve – Obviously the most serious of my goals. I was able to play a fair amount while back home, and did improve. But my overall game still needs marked improvement.
• Become a better journalist – I feel I have become a better journalist. Photo-speaking, this latest internship has provided me with great opportunites to cover events and stories which lend themselves to strong images. But I have noticed some improvememt in my overall skills. But I can still be greatly improved. As far as reporting and writing, I was asked to do a fair amount at the last internship, and I was pretty happy with the improvement. I do hope to begin writing for The Lima News in the near future.
• Finish my bike project- EPIC FAIL (up to this point) I actually re-began working on the Schwinn just yesterday. I have stripped off the layer of paint that I had added to the bike some 7 months ago. This won’t be a short process of restoration, but I will keep at it.

NEW ADDITIONS:

• Bike more often – I have taken the Raliegh out at least twice a week since arriving in Lima. If i can keep that same frequency, and increase the distance, all shall be right with the world.
• Do something exciting after this internship – whether it be a big trip, or a big move – something needs to happen.
• Drive on at least one of my days off – nothing wrong with a day-trip to cincinnati or muncie. I hope to do these as well as some random drives to nearby places i’ve never been.

I feel that is all for now. More photos soon – I would add them now, but I am at home and just paid my wireless internet bill. D-Damn. I didn’t even exceed my usage bill last month at it was a doozie; I supposed a got bit was for a “start-up” fee… but still. 

Thank you for your time.

Photo Update: September 16, 2009

 

Isaac Kline, of Van Wert, competes in the Tot Trot on Saturday at the Kalida Pioneer Days.

 

Tony Barto, of Findlay, wipes a tire on his 1966 Corvette Sting Ray on Saturday during the car show portion of Pioneer Days in Kalida.

 

Garritt Missler of Lima looks around the interior of a fire truck on display at Kid Fest in downtown Lima.

Gabby Metzner of Delphos St. Johns is replaced by a teammate Saturday during the Kalida Pioneer Day Invitational.

 

Chelsey Bostater of Fairview Sherwood High School celebrates a point Saturday during her team's match against Delphos St. Johns at the Kalida Pioneer Day Invitational.

Matt Blymyer (left) and Antrell Blissett work Saturday to attract cars to a car wash in front of the Firestone building on Elida Road. The car wash was hoping to raise donations for the Lima Packers football team of the Lima Midget League.

 

A Delphos Jefferson player yells for his teammates on the field Saturday during the Wildcats' home game against Bluffton.

A second quarter pass is too high for Bluffton wide receiver Dakota Bowman (1), as well as Delphos Jefferson defensive back Andrew Wiltsie.

 

Phil Hollenbaugh starts a fire Sunday during a skills competition as part of the Jennings Creek Council Meeting at the YMCA Camp Clay. Along with starting a fire, competitors in the "Seneca Run", also shot arrows, three knives and tomahawks, as well as setting animal traps.

One competitor fires an arrow Sunday during a skills competition at the Jennings Creek Council Meeting re-enactment held at YMCA Camp Clay in Van Wert.

 

Emily Ruhe, of Bath High School, makes a return Wednesday during a match against Kelsey Conaway of Lima Senior at the Collett Street Tennis Courts.

Joe Raterman (right) and Larry Harter, of Brumbaugh Construction, works on the deck of the bridge being construction along Harrison St. in Wapakoneta. Raterman said he expects for the concrete deck of the bridge to be poured late next week.

 

Joe Raterman, of Brumbaugh Construction, works on the deck of the bridge being construction along Harrison St. in Wapakoneta.

Whew. What a fun week!

Spot News: Monday September 14

 

Lima Police officer stand near a moped early Monday morning along St. Johns Avenue near the Homer F.. Cooper Memorial Underpass.

 

A trail of blood runs across the south-bound lanes of St. Johns Avenue early Monday morning, while police officers scan the far curb for clues to the cause of a moped accident. Sgt. Jason Garlock said the operator of the vehicle was found laying in the grass next to the south-bound traffic lanes, unconscious, and was taken to Lima Memorial Hospital.

 

Police cruisers block south-bound St. Johns Avenue early Monday morning near a moped accident near the Homer F.. Cooper Memorial Underpass.

I was half asleep early Monday when I heard about some activity on St. Johns Avenue. After heading over, getting a few photos (from as close as I could get) and interviewing a few officer, I found out it was a one vehicle incident; so it most likely wouldn’t be run in the paper. But it was still a thrill to be out on some spot news and be the only representative of the paper.