12:15 AM Jul 25, 2010

Nursing home notes

Gaymont Nursing Center Pet visits this week featured the return of "Cosmo" the wonder cat, who had been busy making his rounds to other venues. He didn't lose his way, however, as he led his Mom immediately into Room 2 to visit his special friends Donna and Lillian. "Tessa," the Newfoundland, also was here after a respite of several weeks, and, of course, the every-Friday Golden Retriever, "Pheobe' checked in on all of her dog biscuit sources.
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12:15 AM Jul 25, 2010

Barrett to support tax relief for seniors

COLUMBUS - State Rep. Matthew Barrett (D-Amherst) said today he intends to vote for a two-year state operating budget plan that would mean hundreds of dollars in property tax relief for senior citizens in the 58th House District. The $52.1 billion budget plan, scheduled for a vote of the full House sometime today, includes Gov. Ted Strickland's plan for senior citizen property tax relief and several other major changes in state policy, including:
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12:15 AM Jul 25, 2010

Nepotism alleged Sheriff Sutherland accused of providing promotion questions to his stepson

Incorrect information was published in Tuesday's issue. The first name of Huron County Sheriff's Capt. James "Jamey" Bracken was misspelled. A former sheriff's office employee has accused Huron County Sheriff Richard Sutherland of providing questions to his stepson before a promotional examination.
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Jul 25, 2010 (All day)

'Go, Diego, Go Live!' coming to Cleveland

CLEVELAND The new family theatrical live tour "Go, Diego, Go Live! The Great Jaguar Rescue" will make a stop in Cleveland next month. Playhouse Square Center's Allen Theatre will host shows at 7 p.m. Friday, May 4, 11 a.m., 2 and 5 p.m. Saturday, May 5 and 11 a.m., 2 and 5 p.m. Sunday, May 6. Ticket prices range from $15 to $39. Based on the top preschool series "Go, Diego, Go!," the national tour kicked off Feb. 1. The live-action stage show follows Diego, his sister Alicia and cousin Dora on an action- packed, special mission to get Baby Jaguar's growl back from the Bobo Brothers. They'll need the audience's help to rescue animals, navigate through the rainforest, and pass a giant waterfall to get to the Animal Carnivale. Featuring the familiar songs and characters from the award winning television show that fans have come to love, this live action theatrical will take preschoolers on an interactive, high-stakes journey inspired by the rich environments of Latin America and by the animals that make their homes in those habitats.
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Jul 25, 2010 (All day)

AGRI-BUSINESS NEWS AND NOTES - CRP, conservation programs continue

Although there will not be a general conservation reserve signup for 2007 or 2008, you can still enroll in the continuous CRP program, or the conservation reserve enhancement program for Lake Erie known as CREP. Both programs offer producers several practice opportunities to improve environmentally sensitive areas, receive cost share assistance, and annual rental payments for doing so. Read the rest of this story in Today's Reflector...
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Jul 25, 2010 (All day)

Local FFA members to be honored at state convention

COLUMBUS Numerous FFA members from across Huron County will receive honor awards at the upcoming State FFA Convention May 3 to 5. It will be at the grounds of the Ohio State Fair. During the convention several thousand FFA members in blue and gold coats will gather for the annual convention and once again Huron County will be well represented. Josh Weaver of the New London FFA chapter will be vying for a place on the prestigious Ohio FFA officer team; he is running for the office of District 2 President, which represents this area. Some 27 youth from schools across the county will be receiving the prestigious "Ohio FFA Degree", which is the third-highest degree in the FFA. The highest degree in the FFA association is that of the "American Farmer Degree," four youth from around the county will be recognized for that prestigious degree, as only 2 percent of the FFA members from across the U.S. receive that degree. Those youth receiving the state degree include:
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Jul 25, 2010 (All day)

4-H NEWS

Busy Needles The club's second meeting was held April 1 at the West Hartland United Methodist Church. The group elected officers: President Nichole Gillenwater; vice-president Steve Hahn; secretary Shelbey Linder; treasurer Nathan Myers; news reporter Justine White; health leader Emmy Linder; safety leader and recreation leader Taylor Brooks.
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Jul 25, 2010 (All day)

Ponds still best game in town

It's been a strange year for farm pond fishing. Traditionally, the fish follow a routine scenario of moving here and there as waters warm, then moving again as the thermocline turns over before heading shallow again for spawning. But this year has been an almost never ending round of warm weather, bitter cold, monsoon rains, more cold, then warm again. The fish in our area's little lakes are probably saying "Where am I and where do I go from here?" Still, until the weather stabilizes, ponds are the best game in town and your best chance for catching some fish. Largemouth bass always are going to be fairly easy. If you're a lazy person who just wants to loaf along a pond bank, watch blackbirds swaying on cattails and soak in warming sunlight, a very good way to go is with 2- to 3-inch minnows. In some bait shops you can purchase fair sized golden shiners or just hit a local little creek and seine some chubs. Then lip hook the lively bait on a No. 4 hook, flip out two rigs about 3 to 4 feet below a float and splitshot and just let them swim. It's best to cast gently and concentrate your casting on the shallower half of the pond. But with this rig, the float should sink with fair regularity, given a good pond with serious bass, and you'll have a fun day. Do return the bass and if you simply must keep a couple for dinner, keep it at that a couple.
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Jul 25, 2010 (All day)

CHURCH NEWS

Steuben UCC STEUBEN Sunday is the fourth Sunday of Easter. The scripture lessons, based on the theme "Holy Work," are Acts 9:36-43, Psalm 23, Revelations 7:9-17, and John 10:22-30. The Rev. Patricia E. Welch, pastor and teacher, will lead worship during the 11 a.m. service. Large print and children's bulletins will be available.
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Jul 25, 2010 (All day)

College news

Greenwich resident Elizabeth Gravely has been awarded a $4,000 director's scholarship to attend Ashland University based on her academic achievements. A senior attending South Central High School, she has been a member of the choir for the past five years. She is also an active member in the FFA. This past year she was named student of the year by South Central. She is the daughter of Robert and Rose Gravely of Greenwich. The renewable director's scholarship is presented to incoming freshman students based upon high school grade-point averages and ACT/SAT scores.
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Jul 25, 2010 (All day)

BLAST FROM THE PAST|NHS 'Signal' places 1st

APRIL 28, 1968 The top stories in the Norwalk Reflector on this date 39 years ago:
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Jul 25, 2010 (All day)

BUSINESS IN BRIEF

FFC drive-thru reopens Firelands Federal Credit Union drive-thru located at 346 Milan Ave. in Norwalk will be reopening.
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Jul 25, 2010 (All day)

Milan certified Tree City USA

MILAN The village of Milan was recently certified as a Tree City USA community at an event in Mentor sponsored by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. In support of the Tree City USA program of the National Arbor Day Foundation, Mayor Robert C. Bickley has issued a proclamation naming April 27 as Arbor Day in the village of Milan. In celebration, the Village will be planting three trees around the village beginning at 10 a.m. that day starting in along side Groff Funeral Home, 1 S. Main St. The planting of trees is only a small part of the village's efforts to recognize the beauty and healthful benefits trees provide to mankind. Other efforts by the Village include support of recycling through the operation for all residents use of one of the most utilized recycling centers in Erie County, pruning village owned trees, replacement of unhealthy trees after their removal and on-farm recycling of over 1,400 cubic yards of tree leaves. In order to be recognized as a Tree City USA, communities must meet four requirements that include: having a designated tree board, forestry professional or city department responsibilities for the care of trees in the community; passing a tree care ordinance, having an active forestry program in place with an annual budget of at least $2 per capita; and proclaiming and hosting an Arbor Day celebration.
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Jul 25, 2010 (All day)

Biologists tracking walleye movement

COLUMBUS For the second year, biologists will track walleye movement during spring spawning runs in the Sandusky River and Bay to better understand why the population of this important sportfish has declined the past 30 years. The project is slated to continue through next year. Fisheries biologists with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife implanted radio transmitters in 50 walleye during 2005-2006 and will monitor individual fish, using a combination of remote data logging stations, as well as boat-based and aerial tracking.
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Jul 25, 2010 (All day)

Norwalk's Main Street School's fifth- and sixth-graders, NCS seventh-graders win countywide Academic Challenge

The Erie Huron Ottawa Educational Service Center sponsored an Academic Challenge competition in April in each of its three counties. All districts were invited to participate. These competitions brought together the best and the brightest students from each county in grades five through eight. The matches were fun and spirited. They brought out the best in each student. The knowledge that was displayed by the teams was most impressive. These county competitions determined the grade level champions for each grade and these champions came together on April 19 to compete and take part in the second Tri-County Academic Challenge Championships. The teams competing by grade and county were: Erie County: fifth grade, Huron; sixth grade, Huron; seventh grade, Berlin-Milan; eighth grade, Perkins.
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Jul 25, 2010 (All day)

N.L. alumni banquet

NEW LONDON The 116th annual New London High School alumni banquet is scheduled for 6 p.m., June 16 at the high school. The honored classes will be 1942, '47, '52, '57, '62, '67, '72, '77, '82, '87, '92, '97, 2002, and 2007. There will be two $700 scholarships awarded by the Alumni Association and any donations are greatly appreciated. The cost is $15 a person.
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Jul 25, 2010 (All day)

Water and world view Norwalk couple's thoughts from Africa

This Norwalk couple currently lives in northern Africa. While befriending the people there, they are teaching English and training others to teach English. He also helps the locals drill wells in search of water. We are not naming the two for security reasons. They are partially funded by the Geotrac Foundation. This is the third in a series of articles about their lives in Africa. I've been mulling over the different ways our culture impacts the way we view life. Suddenly I find myself living among people who see life differently in both big and small ways. Thanks to several cultural anthropology courses, I know that people have reasons underlying their actions. Though it's tempting to look at another's actions and evaluate them according to my own values (which have been developed largely by my cultural background), I will never come to the right conclusion by doing this. Sounds mainly theoretical so far. How does culture impact those around me? Not much is more important in sustaining physical life than water. How does my culture impact my thoughts regarding water? To be honest, as a relatively affluent American, I'm not so sure I have many thoughts about water. That reality speaks volumes. What do I know or assume about water? Water flows when I turn on the tap. I don't know where my water comes from, but I believe it's clean, drinkable and abundant. It's not just that water flows when I turn on the tap water flows at whichever temperature I desire. Clean, drinkable, clear, safe, hot, warm or cold water, at my disposal. And I forgot abundant. Enough for a bathtub full, or a warm shower just to relax. Enough to wash my car until it sparkles (not that I do that very often).
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Jul 25, 2010 (All day)

Summer is an ideal time to save energy

We have all been talking about "green" actions we can take to be better to the environment. But nothing says "green" like our lawn and garden. After all those two things are as green as it gets. You might be surprised to know that's where the average home owner has the worst grades for being "green." Chemicals, like fertilizer, pesticides, herbicide and poisons are used and sold pretty readily. Farmers are actually better at chemical use. When it costs you a large part of your yearly production costs, to spray and fertilize, you tend to put just enough on. Sometimes we home owners tell ourselves "just a little more" will do a better job. But it won't. If it hasn't rained ... and the grass didn't grow ... don't mow the lawn. It's amazing how many people mow their lawn every Saturday, just because it's Saturday. If it doesn't need it, don't mow it. The president's office of energy conservation says it has a goal of reducing our nation's gas needs from 140 billion gallons a year to 128 billion gallons. Every tank helps.
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Jul 25, 2010 (All day)

Crime/accidents

WAKEMAN POLICE The April 9-20 Wakeman Police Department blotter had the following highlights: April 9 A Verlin Street resident reported receiving harassing telephone calls.
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Jul 25, 2010 (All day)

Non-profit food program in Bellevue

BELLEVUE The Bellevue Assembly of God is a host site for a non-profit community program that allows anyone to purchase food for a reduced cost. Call (419) 483-5457 or e-mail at BellevueAG@aol.com. Angel food accepts food stamps, cash, and money orders. No personal checks. The $25 package: You may purchase as much as you would like. Four 5-ounce New York strip steaks, one four-pound I.Q.F. chicken thighs, one 40-ounce beef and been burritos, one 28-ounce Banquet beef and noodle dinner, one 2-pound breaded frying chicken, one 1-pound ground beef, one 12-ounce pepperoni pizza sticks, one 2-pound popcorn chicken, one 1-pound bean soup mix, one 8-ounce biscuit mix, one 7.5-ounce mac and cheese, one 12-count corn tortillas, one 26-ounce pasta sauce, one 16-ounce pasta, one 24-ounce hash brown potatoes, one 16-ounce mixed vegetables, one dessert item. Substitutions can occur. May specials: You must purchase one $25 package, then you may purchase as many specials as you would like. Special No. 1, $18: 4-pound Surf & Turf (one two-pound F.C. breaded shrimp, four eight-ounce T-bone steaks.
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Jul 25, 2010 (All day)

Construction concerns leads to three-vehicle accident near spillway

There was a three-vehicle collision Friday afternoon on Old State Road after one motorist stopped because he was concerned about what he thought were inadequate construction warnings. Norwalk Police Capt. Dave Light said authorities believe there were plenty of signs or flaggers for the construction at the reservoir spillway. Eugene T. Borgia, 51, of 2 Victoria Circle had stopped about 3 p.m. to speak to the construction workers. Crystal Trombley, 29 of 38 Townsend Ave., then stopped her Dodge truck behind Borgia's vehicle, Officer Timothy Skinner said. Janis I. George crested the hill and hit the rear of Trombley's truck, pushing it into Borgia's vehicle, Skinner said.
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