1:05 AM Jul 25, 2010

JUST LIKE OLD TIMES

We sometimes like to think that matters in life are not what they used to be. We tend to forget that "there is nothing new under the sun." People did the same thoughtless, cruel and stupid things a century or two ago as what they do now. A good example of this is a story which took place in Norwalk in 1852. Late in November of 1852, a couple drove up to the Mansion House Hotel in Norwalk and ordered supper. The Mansion House stood at 10-14 West Main St. It was noticed that when the lady alighted from the carriage she held a bundle, which the loungers presumed was an infant. She laid the bundle on the parlor sofa and when asked about it, denied that they had a child and seemed taken aback that people thought so.
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1:05 AM Jul 25, 2010

OUR VIEW

We might be living in a "free Democracy" but it sure isn't cheap. In North Fairfield, 27 people voted on a village levy, with the election costing $350 in poll workers alone and at least another $300 in additional costs for machine delivery, ballots and election advertising. That totals at least $24 per vote, with a voter turnout of just less than 10 percent.
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1:05 AM Jul 25, 2010

Local construction company honored

Grande Maison Construction, Co. of Norwalk has been named Northcoast BIA 2007 Circle of Excellence winner. Other awards claimed were:
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1:05 AM Jul 25, 2010

Willard teen released early from prison

A Willard teenager was released about eight months early from prison Thursday, but was sent to a facility that focuses on education and substance abuse treatment. On March 5, Robert E. Belt, 19, of 516 S. Myrtle Ave., started serving a 10-month term at Belmont Correctional Institution for two breaking and entering felonies related to break-ins at a pair of Willard beauty salons.
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1:05 AM Jul 25, 2010

Plymouth man accused of throwing gun into Willard reservoir

WILLARD The Huron County Sheriff's Office is investigating allegations a Plymouth man threw a firearm into the Willard Reservoir after a domestic dispute. The Willard Fire Department dive team searched the reservoir for several hours April 30 and May 1 after witnesses said they saw Tysean S. Winfield, 26, of 4283 Ohio 61, throw the gun into the water.
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1:05 AM Jul 25, 2010

Cops working together on DUI enforcement blitz

The state Highway Patrol and Huron County law enforcement agencies will be working a two-day "3D (drug, drugged, driving) Enforcement Blitz" starting today and going through Saturday. Authorities will be working together to target drivers suspected of driving under the influence (DUI) of drugs and/or alcohol during this two-day blitz. The special enforcement should send the message that DUI offenses will not be tolerated, Sgt. Tony DeChoudens of the patrol's Norwalk post said in a prepared statement.
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1:05 AM Jul 25, 2010

Man accused of breaking into ex's home

A Norwalk man faces a felony charge on allegations he broke into his ex-girlfriend's home Wednesday. Thomas G. Sterling Jr., 25, of 13 Glover Ave., is accused of kicking the door of an East Main Street home after his ex-girlfriend didn't respond to him knocking on the door, Norwalk Assistant Law Director Stuart O'Hara said.
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1:05 AM Jul 25, 2010

Crime/accidents

HIGHWAY PATROL Steven A. Logan Sr., 52, of 243 Fitchville River Road, New London, was charged with failure to control Tuesday after he failed to negotiate a curve while driving south on Ohio 60. He went off and back on the right side of the road, overturned and was ejected from the vehicle, which hit a ditch. Paramedics transported Logan to Oberlin Hospital. No further information was available.
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1:05 AM Jul 25, 2010

Magazine holding cover contest

DISCOVER Magazine is holding a nationwide contest among students to design the cover of its October 2007 issue. The issue will focus on the state of science in America and will look to the next generation of scientists for the cover art.
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1:05 AM Jul 25, 2010

Library news

The Norwalk Public Library will be presenting a second session of Beginning Knitting for adults, teens, and tweens from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday in the library's meeting room. The hands-on class will be taught by Carolyn Cicillian, who has also taught knitting classes at the New London Public library. Register at the adult desk on the main floor of the library, either in person or by calling (419) 668-6063. Each participant will need to provide two size eight knitting needles and a skein of worsted weight yarn. The program itself is free.
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1:05 AM Jul 25, 2010

Scammer sentenced to 2 years in prison

Zenobia Road resident Judy Berner, one of several victims in a water softener scam, said she is grateful to see a judge "throw the book" at the culprit. Starting in June 2004, Ryan P. McKinley, 31, of Mansfield, checked multiple victims' still functioning water softeners, told the residents the units had malfunctioned and needed to be replaced.
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1:00 AM Jul 25, 2010

The sounds of summer

The summer concert season should be a hot one. Bands are coming out of the woodwork, some touring together for the first time in more than 20 years. It all starts with The Police. Sting, Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland are back at it, touring really for the first time since "Synchronicity" in 1983-84.
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1:00 AM Jul 25, 2010

Pelton to wrestle at Indiana

BELLEVUE - In four years of wrestling at Bellevue High School, Jeffrey Pelton racked up quite an impressive resume. He has 150 wins, 79 pins, four sectional titles, three Northwest District titles, three conference titles, two state runner-ups, and a state championship to his credit. So impressive is his resume, in fact, that several collegiate wrestling programs came calling with full athletic scholarships in hopes of gaining his services.
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1:00 AM Jul 25, 2010

BLAST FROM THE PAST - City council plans secret meeting on pay, parking

MAY 10, 1966 The top stories in the Norwalk Reflector on this date 41 years ago:
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1:00 AM Jul 25, 2010

Blanchett, Dench shine in "Notes on a Scandal"

It's not often I watch back-to-back movies that are outstanding, but I recently did. The first was "Notes on a Scandal" starring Judi Dench and Cate Blanchett. It almost goes without saying any movie featuring these two actresses is going to be top-notch. Everything Judi Dench touches turns to gold and the same can practically be said for Blanchett.
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1:00 AM Jul 25, 2010

School news

WR students finish 1, 2 and 3 COLLINS - Western Reserve's Nikita Simek, Kala Geiss and Ava Dahm came in first, second and third in an essay contest sponsored by the Society of Plastics Engineers. This was the first time all three winners came from the same school and teacher Lisa Border and the students are invited to a dinner in Parma Monday.
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1:00 AM Jul 25, 2010

DAWG DAYS: Responses and rebuttals from last week By MATT ROCHE

My review of the Cleveland Browns' draft decisions in last Thursday's Fandemonium, as well as a harsher critique on my Browns Blawg at www.norwalkreflector.com/blogs/ generated quite the response. If those emails and posted comments are indicative of the fan base as a whole, you guys are split when it comes to Brady Quinn and what Cleveland had to give up in order to obtain him. I guess it comes down to this: If you are a Charlie Frye supporter, you felt the Browns were set at quarterback and needed to focus on other needs -- cornerback, defensive line, running back. If you aren't, then Quinn is viewed as a possible savior, the next Joe Montana/Tom Brady/Peyton Manning.
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1:00 AM Jul 25, 2010

EHOVE students place first at racing nationals

EHOVE Career Center students earned enough points to take first place among more than 100 high schools at the May 6 AC Delco High School Nationals, held at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk. This is the fifth time EHOVE has earned first place at the contest, winning the team racing competition with "the most decisive victory in the history of High School Nationals."
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1:00 AM Jul 25, 2010

Pheifer on test review panel

AVERY - EHOVE Ghrist Adult Career Center's nurse aide program coordinator Beverly Pheifer, RN, has been invited to participate in two professional health events. The Ohio Department of Health asked Pheifer to be part of a review panel for state testing, based on the high passage rate of students from her class on the State Tested Nurse Aide (STNA) certification exam.
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1:00 AM Jul 25, 2010

Pennsylvania Jones and the camping trip adventure

Some friends of ours have a little vacation cabin tucked way up in the wooded, deer-filled mountains of Pennsylvania. People in the area refer to these seasonal homes as camps. Some of them look a bit primitive, but my friends' cabin is really more of a fabulous three bedroom modular home with two full bathrooms and walk-in closets. Read the rest of this story in Today's Reflector...
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1:00 AM Jul 25, 2010

OUR VIEW: Honoring city, county employees

It's easy to take the people who work for our cities and counties for granted. The reality is, most people don't interact with government employees because they want to usually something has forced their hand. Usually that something is a mundane but irritating task, such as obtaining a building permit or paying the sewer or trash bill. However our city and county employees deserve a little love once in a while. They help fulfill the essential services we demand and expect from government. Government employees often work thankless jobs with little or no fanfare for less money than they could make in the private sector.
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