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ObituariesPgs. B3 & B7

Evelyn Adkins, Infant, New WashingtonGrace L. Mahl, 89, WillardElva Mendoza, 91, ClydeMichael Miller, 77, Huron

Jacqueline Sartain, 88, BellevueDavid “Dave” R. Shinn, 56, Bloomville

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Source www.nationaltoday.comCelebrate the United States’ national symbol on

National American Eagle Day! On June 20, we set aside time to raise awareness about the bald eagle and to preserve the bird’s natural habitat. The holiday is meant to educate others about the birds’ importance, and to explore ways we can ensure that the eagles continue to thrive for decades to come. In the 1950s, the bald eagle was at serious risk of becoming extinct. Loss of their natural habitat, hunting, and the use of pesticides that damaged their eggs may have caused the population to massively decline. The bird was classified as endangered in the U.S. in 1967. The bird went on to become a prime success story of the Endangered Species Act. The bald eagle began to repopulate and thrive, and in 1995, it was moved from the national endangered species list to the national list of threatened species—a major improvement! As of 2007, the bald eagle is no longer considered threatened and has a healthy population level. National American Eagle Day was launched by the American Eagle Foundation, a Tennessee organization focused on protecting bald eagles and their fellow birds of prey. Bald eagles like to live near large bodies of water, as they mostly eat fish, and are known for their beauty and grace when they soar through the air. They have been known as treasured symbols of the United States since the 1700s.How to Observe National American Eagle Day• Watch the D.C. Eagle Cam: The D.C. Eagle Cam is a live stream that allows anyone in the world to peek into the lives of two bald eagles living in the U.S. National Arboretum in Washington, D.C. A video camera fixed on the eagles’ nest offers snapshots of their lives. See Eagle / Page B9

National American Eagle Day

American Eagle Day June 20th

Joseph Gilroy Staff ReporterIf eating, drinking, friends and fun is your thing you are

in luck. The city of Bellevue will have all of them and more at the inaugural BellevUNITY Fest running Friday, July 26 from 5 p.m. - midnight and Saturday, July 27 from noon to midnight.After taking a hiatus the past few years the city is coming

back in a big way and only looks to grow in future years. This year’s event will kick off with the Diamond’s and

Fairways/Bellevue Lil Stomp Kids Fun Run on Friday, July 26 at 5 p.m. They are the new youth cross country organization in Bellevue.In between there will be plenty of food and fellowship

including eating contests in the gazebo: East of Chicago pizza Friday, July 26 at 6 p.m.; on Saturday, July 27, Copper Top, donuts at 12 noon; Hogue’s IGA, watermelon at 2 p.m.; and Miller’s Drive In, ice cream at 4 p.m. If that isn’t enough food or you need something to wash all that food down there will also be at least eight vendors ready to provide festival goers with refreshments.There will also be live music, beer tent, an auto show,

vendor tent full of crafts and local direct sale businesses, the Bellevue Public Library showing of Shazam on the big screen, and Dr. Ross’ Memorial 5k run as well as many other events that are still being finalized. See BellevUNITY Fest / Page B6

Richard Stegman Staff Reporter richard@atticahub.comHouse Bill 6 (HB6) is before the Ohio Senate Energy and Public

Utilities Committee. The committee is under some pressure to soon take action on the bill. And their task is not an easy one considering the controversy surrounding HB6.The bill deals with many various “clean energy” issues.

However, many in North Central Ohio are following with interest HB6 because of how the bill deals with the state’s two nuclear power plants, including Davis-Besse, and also local control over the proposed wind turbine projects. The sponsors of HB6 claim that it will create jobs, use electricity generated in Ohio and reduce electricity rates for the state’s consumers. A Cleveland Plain Dealer editorial recently came out against HB6 in-part because “it would force ratepayers to subsidize nuclear plants that, in today’s low-cost-energy environment, are simply too expensive to operate.”Some state senators have questioned HB6 because of the

bill’s intentions of helping nuclear power plants but not wind energy. The bill when it was approved by the Ohio House was

primarily focused on nuclear energy. However, with a recent addition to HB6 it now also focuses on an issue important to those opposed and supporting wind turbine farms. The 88th House District Rep. Bill Reineke proposed an addition to HB6 regarding control of local voters relative to the turbine projects. According to Reineke “I have submitted an amendment to House Bill 6 that would allow local electors to hold a referendum regarding the approval or rejection of any certificates issued by the Ohio Power Siting Board.” The Siting Board presently has final authority in approving the proposed wind turbine projects. See Ohio HB6 / Page B6

BellevUNITY Fest at Central Park Inaugural Year

Ohio House Bill 6 Dealing with “Clean Energy” Still in Committee