14. Indicator: Child
Abuse/Neglect
Background: Child
abuse or neglect is often
associated with physical
injuries, delayed physical
growth, and even neuro-
logical damage. Child mal-
treatment is also associat-
ed with psychological and
emotional problems such
as aggression, depression,
and post-traumatic stress
disorder.ⅸ In addition,
child abuse is linked to an
increased risk of substance
abuse, eating disorders,
obesity,depression,suicide,
and sexual promiscuity
later in life. ⅹ In extreme
cases, child abuse and ne-
glect can lead to death.
Short-Term Trends:
The short-term trends of abuse/neglect investigations and substantiated cases
of abuse/neglect from 2003 to 2006 were in the desired direction.
Source: Madison County Department of Job and Family Services
ACROSS ALL COMMITTMENTS
Indicator:
Foster Care
Placement
Background: Children in
foster care are more likely
than other children to ex-
hibit high levels of behavioral
and emotional problems.
They are also more likely to
be suspended or expelled
from school and to exhibit
low levels of school engage-
ment and involvement with
extracurricular activities.
Children in foster care are
also more likely to have re-
ceived mental health servic-
es in the past year, to have a
limiting physical, learning, or
mental health condition, or
to be in poor or fair health.ⅺ
Short-Term Trends: The short-term trend from 2003 to
2006 – 39 to 50 - was not in the desired direction.
Source: Madison County Department of Job and Family Services
15. Indicator: Child
Death Rate
Background: The
Madison County Fatality
Review Board routine-
ly reviews incidents of
death among children in
the county and looks for
trends, areas of concern,
and possible prevention
measures. The review is
conducted by the Madi-
son County/London City
Health Department and
a cross-disciplinary team
including social service
agencies,lawenforcement,
the fire department, phy-
sicians, and the coroner.
Short-Term Trends:
The short-term trend from 2003 to 2006 – 6 to 4 – was in the desired direction.
Source:
Madison County Fatality
Review Board
Indicator:
Lack of Health
Insurance and
Quality Health Care
Background: Health care
and medical services prevent,
detect, or treat illnesses as
well as maintain health. Ac-
cording to the results from
the 2006 Community Needs
Assessment conducted by the
Applied Research Center at
Miami University, the follow-
ing households surveyed in-
dicated that health insurance
and quality health care were
needs of theirs. The focus
group results revealed that
54.1% and 37.1% of the key
informants perceived health
insurance and quality health
care, respectively, as ma-
jor needs in the community.
Short-Term Trends: The short-term trend from 2003 to
2006 – 39 to 50 - was not in the desired direction.
Source: 2006 Community Needs Assessment
Applied Research Center at Miami University
16. Salyers & Son Flooring Service
3758 Pert Hill Road
Hopewell, Ohio 43746
Phone: 740.787.1286
Residential & Commercial
Name of Job
Contact Information
Room Size Style Square
Yards Unit Price Total Price
SIGNATURE:
CUSTOMER READ BEFORE SIGNING: Buyer understands that there may be a dye-lot variation from sample. Seller is not responsible for chips, dents or condition of existing
moldings, doors, jambs, or fixtures. Room must be clear of obstacles at time of installation. Seller is not responsible for cutting doors. Seller is not responsible for customer
measurements. Seller is not responsible for manufacture or shipper delays. Unforeseen structural problems upon installation may change the amount due on this invoice.
PAYMENT IN FULL TO BE MADE UPON COMPLETTION OF INSTALLATION, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. I/WE THE BUYER(S) HEREBY ACCEPT THE ABOVE TERMS
AND CONDITIONS.
Special Notations
Floor Type
Other Installation
Disposal of Old Flooring
Binding
Move Furniture
Metals or Moldings
Floor Repair
Tear Up
Yes No Description and /or Cost Involved
Wood Concrete Yes NoNeed Tackstrip
Labor
Subtotal
Tax
Total
Down Payment
Total:
Estimate Good for 30 Days
17.
18. M E E T O U R I N S T R U C T O R S
Here are some of the talented instructors who have taught at Studio 7 in the
past or currently have open classes on our schedule.
RON BLACK learned weaving at Fireside Industries, Berea College,
Berea, KY. He also has been crocheting acres of fabric since the age
of 9. Ron is retired from the office of the Attorney General, State of
Ohio.
HARRY CROGHAN, is a graduate of Georgetown College with an art
major and psychology minor. Early in his career he worked as head
artist, photographer, and account executive for various advertising
agencies. Since then he has been successful in running his own art,
design, and photography company for over 35 years.
JUDY DILLON SMITH graduated from Ohio State University with a
Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. Judy has studied with renowned
artists, been accepted into the Central Ohio and Western Ohio
Watercolor Societies, and has been featured in many local shows.
MARJORIE FOULK cannot remember a time when she did not have
a pencil in her hand drawing pictures, mostly of people. Her early
efforts were nurtured by her father. She has studied with some
world renowned artists in different mediums. Marjorie is always ob-
serving and trying new things to hone her abilities. She assists with
Studio 7 classes and volunteers on Tuesdays for Open Studio where
she coaches aspiring artists!
SANDY FOX is a 1966 graduate of the Cincinnati Art Academy with
a degree in commercial art and design. Sandy has studied under
world renowned artists Julian Stanczak and Charley Harper. She has
been freelancing, creating art, and training race horses for the past
40 years. Sandy is the president of the LVAG and will be assisting
with Studio 7 classes.
FLOYD HOOK can be found teaching beginner, intermediate, and
advanced classes at his art studio in Springfield, Ohio. He travels
extensively, teaching groups that painting is fun, not difficult. As a
Master Instructor certified by Alexander Art Inc., he can be seen do-
ing demonstrations at painting conventions throughout the United
States.
KARLA KNIEF is an Art Education Major K-12, from Eastern Men-
nonite University. She taught art at Mechanicsburg Schools from
1980-2013. She has set up many student exhibits, organized Con-
gressional Shows for Champaign County Schools along with jurying
many student competitions.
KIM LATTIMER-REEDER graduated from Ohio University after earn-
ing a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree where she focused on Painting,
Drawing, and Photography as a studio major. Kim has displayed art-
work and won awards in galleries and exhibits throughout central
Ohio. She currently teaches Drawing and Electronic Imagery at Clark
State Community College.
artBECKIE NEFF has created numerous pieces of art and writings
for individuals who need uplifting or healing in their lives. She of-
fers visual art reproductions and original work to collectors. She
is a published author and illustrator and teaches acrylic painting
through public and private classes.
ROBERT REA has been engaged in photography for 45 years. He
has taken more than a dozen photo workshops in the past decade
from many distinguished teachers. Robert has been matting and
framing artwork for nearly as long as he has been a photographer.
TONY REEDER is a native of Mansfield, OH who moved to the Lon-
don area in 2011. He is a self-taught photographer who has been
capturing the world around him for nearly 30 years. He previously
served as president and secretary of the LVAG.
VINCE SHULER Having worked in a wide array of artistic mediums,
such as painting (watercolor, acrylic, and oil), hot and stained glass,
pen & ink, just to name a few, Vince found his favorite medium to
date, metal. “Metal has that certain quality about it for the artist. If
you heat it and treat it just right, you can do wondrous things with
it.” says Vince.
COLLEEN VAN STEEN has a BFA degree from Ohio University. In
her 35 year teaching career she has taught Elementary, Middle
School, and High School students. She began her career near Chill-
icothe, and retired from Springfield City Schools. She currently has
affiliation with Clark State Community College and their outreach
program, Project Jericho. “I really enjoy painting but am currently
giving my attention to making mosaics and working with classes
for Studio 7 in London.
Location: Gallery on High and Studio 7, 5 & 7 East High St., London, OH
THE LONDON VISUAL ARTS GUILD
Meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at Studio 7, 7pm.
Anyone who is interested in or appreciates art is welcome to join us! http://www.LondonVisualArtsGuild.org
STUDIO 7 ART CLASSES
brought to you by:
7 EAST HIGH STREET, LONDON, OHIO 43140
Promoting Art and Art Education since 2008
The London Visual Arts Guild is a charitable, 501(c)(3)
organization which exists to benefit the citizens of London
and the surrounding community by encouraging the visual
arts; by promoting interest in art produced by members,
students, and others; and by sponsoring art exhibitions,
workshops, meetings, and social activities to promote,
discuss, and critique art.
Register for classes by phoning: 937-654-6618, stopping at Gallery on
High Thur 11am-2pm, Sat 10am-2pm, or Sun 11am-2pm, or go online:
londonvisualartsguild.org and fill out a registration form,
drop off in mail slot, or mail to Studio 7, 7 E. High St., London, Ohio 43140
SUMMER 2015 CLASS SCHEDULE
SUMMER-TIME ART FUN!
Instructor Colleen Van Steen
PAINT PARTY - BEAUTIFUL MEDALLIONS
Using acrylic paints, students will create a most colorful design using circles
filled with patterns and a feast of color. Great class for adult & youth to take
together!
Date: June 6 Time: Noon - 3:30pm Registration Deadline: June 3
Fee: $35 includes all materials Ages: 12 & up
CRAZY CATS!
Make a papier maché cat painted with most unique designs. Great project for
adults and kids to do together!
Date: June 10 - 12 Time: 8:30am - 10:30am Registration Deadline: June 3
Fee: $30 includes all supplies Ages: grades 4 and up (adults too!)
BEADED WINDOW HANGING
Use beads to create a beautiful window hanging.
Date: June 12 Time: 11:30am - 1:30pm Registration Deadline: June 5
Fee: $14 includes all supplies Ages: grades 2 and up
“BIRD IS THE WORD”
Projects for this 3 day class will focus on birds. A little drawing, a little paint-
ing, & making of fun things with a bird theme in mind. This class has a mini-
mum of 4 and a maximum of 10 students.
Date: June 17 - 19 Time: 12:45pm - 1:45pm Registration Deadline: June 14
Fee: $20 includes all supplies Ages: grades 2-5
PAPIER MACHÉ MASKS
In this 2-session class you will be making papier maché animal masks to be
hung as wall art.
Date: June 15, 16 Time: 1 - 3pm Registration Deadline: June 12
Fee: $20 includes all supplies Ages: grades 4-8
MAGICAL MOBILES
Just like the artist Alexander Calder, you’ve got to begin somewhere. So why
not start with making a mobile? Using basic sewing techniques, wire, paper, &
a whole lot of balance.
Date: June 17 Time: 2 - 4pm Registration Deadline: June 12
Fee: $14 Ages: grades 2-6
PAPIER MACHÉ HORSES
Inspired by the American artist Deborah Butterfield, students will create their
own version of a horse sculpture. This is a fun class for youth and adults to
take together! This class has a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 12 students.
Date: June 15 - 18 Time: 11am - 12:30pm Registration Deadline: June 12
Fee: $40 includes all supplies Ages: grade 3 - adult
PATTERNS, LINES & DESIGNS
This youth art class will be all about having fun with patterns, lines & designs.
This class has a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 10 students.
Date June 19 Time: 11am - noon Registration Deadline: June 15
Fee: $8.00 includes all supplies Ages: grades 1-3
OVERLAPPING LETTERS
Students will construct a design using the letters of their name, then
color them to practice learning how to mix colors. Should be fun and not too
messy!
Date: June 19 Time: 12:45pm - 2:15pm Registration Deadline: June 12
Fee: $8.00 includes all supplies Ages: grades 1-4
PERSPECTIVE DRAWING FOR YOUTH
Even the non-artist will be able to accomplish this most fundamental skill.
Given step by step directions and the most basic of materials (paper, ruler,
& pencil) students will be able to master this skill in a short amount of time.
This class has a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 13 students. Invite your
friends!
Session 1 (5 classes) will focus on One Point Perspective:
Date: June 15 - 19 Time: 8:30am - 9:30am Registration Deadline: June 13
Fee: $8 per day / $40 for full week. Includes all supplies Ages: grades 5-8
Session 2 (5 classes) will focus on Two Point Perspective:
Date: June 15 - 19 Time: 9:45am - 10:45am Registration Deadline: June 13
Fee: $8 per day / $40 for full week. Includes all supplies Ages: grades 5-8
FISH, FROGS & OWLS
Students will draw repeat lines and shapes to create patterns and a crayon
resist technique to paint fish. Comparing and contrasting frog and bike shapes
to show movement will be a project, drawn with markers and crayons. Draw-
ing and cutting out shapes to create an owl will make a collage. Give the owl a
few lines with markers and they will have owls with attitude.
Register by calling Instructor Karla Knief at 740-837-0540.
Date: June 22 - 25 Time: 9:30am-11am Registration Deadline: June 19
Fee: $45.00 includes all materials Grades: 1-3
FISH, FROGS & OWLS
Students will draw and paint fish with line designs on canvas board. A frog on
a bike showing movement will be another painting. Owls with attitude will be
the third painting. After critiquing student work and comparing it with other
artists work, students will create their final piece with different mediums.
Register by calling Instructor Karla Knief at 740-837-0540.
Date: June 22 - 25 Time: 11:30am - 1pm Registration Deadline: June 19
Fee: $45.00 includes all materials Grades: 3-7
SPRING CLASSES FOR ADULTS & CHILDREN
NEW!!!THIRD SATURDAY DEMOS AND MINIS - All FREE.
Adults only. Times are 3:30pm - 5:30pm unless otherwise stated.
(Check our website for updates: londonvisualartsguild.org)
PREPARING A PORTFOLIO DEMO - How to put together a portfolio
for contest, exhibit, and gallery proposals.
Date: June 20 Instructor: Tom Keen
NEW! WATERCOLOR PAINTING WORKSHOPS (each date a sepa-
rate class). The June 6 class will be: My House Workshop, focusing on house
portraits. Each student will bring a photo of their home to paint.
Instructor: Judy Dillon Smith
Date: June 6, 27 July 11 Time: 12-3pm Register the day before
Fee: $35 Ages: Adults
BEGINNING WATERCOLOR
This class for adults will teach the basics, and give step by step instructions
to guide the student through the process. These are four individual sessions.
Come for one or come for all. First session will be a landscape with tree paint-
ing. Need minimum of 4 students per class. Must pre-register at least one
week in advance of each session.
Instructor: Floyd Hooks Date: Mondays May 18, June 1 & 8
Time: 1pm - 4pm
Fee: $25 per session Ages: Adults Skill Level: Beginner/Basic
NEW!!! FOIL EMBOSSING CLASS
Using a variety of tools, students will be creating a 3-dimensional picture in
heavy foil.
Instructor: Vince Shuler
Date: June 7 Time: 2pm - 5pm Registration Deadline: June 4
Fee: $20 includes all supplies and tools Ages: 12 - adult
ACRYLIC PAINTING
Session 1: Instructor: Beckie Neff Date: Saturday, May 2 Time: 10am - 2pm
Fee: $45 includes all supplies Ages: 12 - adult, any skill level
Session 2: Instructor: Beckie Neff Date: Saturday, June 13 Time: 1am - 2pm
Fee: $45 includes all supplies Ages: 12 - adult, any skill level
GLASS FUSION JEWELRY
Instructor: Karl Breidenbach
Date: June 28 Time:1-4pm or July 12 1-4pm
Fee: $55 includes supplies
R E G U L A R L Y M E E T I N G G R O U P S
• WRITERS!!! Every 2nd Friday of the month (from 4:00 - 6:00 pm at the
Studio) is dedicated to writers. No Commitment, No Admission! Are you a
writer, or have you always wanted to be one? Do you enjoy telling and lis-
tening to great stories? Do you crave great company and literary discussion?
Then come join our Writer’s Group at the London Visual Arts Guild! Whether
you like tales tall or small, poems or novels, history or fantasy, we would live
to have you there!
• THE ARTIST’S WAY WORKSHOP will meet on the 2nd Sunday of the
month at 7:00pm. Bob Rea will host a walk through “The Artist’s Way” book
through the year.
• SHOW AND TELL Every Quarter (before membership meetings): On
the 4th Tuesdays of March, June, September and December, LVAG will host a
“Show & Tell” session at 6:00 before the 7:00 membership meeting. Members
and non-members are invited to bring what they’ve recently completed for a
friendly session of sharing.
• OPEN STUDIO - Tuesdays, 4:00 - 8:00pm* FREE! All artists and art
students are invited to participate. Bring supplies/projects to Studio 7 or come
and see what other artists are working on! Coaching is offered if desired.
Models will be available on announced dates for a small fee. (Children under
12 must be accompanied by an adult.) *End time is earlier on the fourth Tues-
day of the month due to LVAG meeting.
*LVAG members receive a 20% discount on posted class fees.
* PLEASE NOTE: Studio 7 classes and Gallery closing will follow
the London City Schools weather policy.
