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Forty-nine seniors of Western Reserve High School went on a class trip to New York City. In the Big Apple, the class of 2007 had the opportunity to do many different things. They arrived March 28 and the group was dropped off near the outside set of the "Today Show." There, they waited patiently in anticipation of getting on national television. The seniors made signs to be displayed on the show. The moment of glory came when the news anchor stopped by a part of the group and they appeared on national television.
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Elizabeth A. Smith, a 1985 graduate of Willard High School, has graduated magna cum laude from Ohio State University Mansfield with a masters in education. Smith, the daughter of Roger and Evelyn Coy of Willard, is a kindergarten teacher with the Shelby schools. She received her undergraduate degree in Human Resources Management in 1990 from the University of Toledo.
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MILAN For Buckeye Boys State Berlin Heights and Milan American Legion will be sponsoring Ben Busdicker, Bryan Haynes, and Noah Hill. For Buckeye Girls State the following will be sponsored through the Berlin Heights and Milan American Legion Ladies Auxiliary: Sarah Schippel, McKenzie Spriggs and Katie Wallrabenstein.
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NEW LONDON HIGH High Honor Roll
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APRIL 14, 1943 The top stories in the Norwalk Reflector-Herald on this date 64 years ago:
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MUNICIPALITIES Monroeville
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NORWALK The following people were recently convicted of crimes in Norwalk Municipal Court, Judge John Ridge presiding: Carlos E. Ramirez, 21, 4415 Willard West Road, Willard; dog at large; conviction date: April 6; fine, $25; costs, $45.
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Jake's Radiator Inc. has received an "exceptional" rating in the NAPA AutoCare Customer Service Index Program for the first quarter of 2007. This program is conducted by the National Automotive Parts Association and is an evaluation of the service strengths and weaknesses of AutoCare Centers.
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John R. Scherer, a grandson of Norwalk area residents, was inducted into the Zeta chapter of the Alpha Omega Alpha National Honor Medical Society Feb. 7, at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry in Rochester, N.Y. Scherer was raised in Cedarville, Mich., where he was active in sports, received academic all-state in football for two years. He graduated as Cedarville High School's valedictorian in 1999.
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It's T-minus three days. And counting. State, city and federal taxes are due April 17.
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Corey Wilcox has been named a Kiwanis student of the month at Norwalk High School. His parents are Denise Wilcox and Keith Wilcox of Norwalk. His activities include: Select choir; Foreign Language Club; Key Club; National Honor Society; soccer; tennis; perfect attendance; academic letters; honor roll; principal's list; work experience. Future plans are to attend The University of Akron to major in civil engineering, specifically structural engineering; has been accepted into Akron's Honors College.
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Week of April 16 to April 20 (All meals served with milk) Berlin-Milan Monday: Hamburger, green beans, diced peaches, Oreo cookie.
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"If You Do What You Have Always Done, You Will Get What You Have Always Gotten." This old adage presents a pleasant challenge for Saint Joseph School. As we move into the fourth quarter of our 145th school year, we continue to be very grateful for the comfort and security of a faith-based educational environment steeped in rich traditions. At the same time new technology, innovative brain-based teaching strategies, and "personal touch" marketing successes are helping to create new chapters in the history of Saint Joseph School. The exciting balance between where we have been where we are going can be described as follows: Learning from the past...
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APRIL 13, 1968 The top stories in the Norwalk Reflector on this date 39 years ago:
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I'm still taking it easy and celebrating my 35th anniversary of writing this column, so I'll share a number of short stories with you. These are vignettes of interest, which I find while doing my research. In 1892, a Norwalk lady had a dream or revelation that a large treasure of gold was buried near a house on New State Road near the "Country Club" building at Eagle Creek. So strong was her dream that her father and brother equipped themselves and went to the spot to start digging. Of all things, the property owner objected until they had an agreement giving him half of any treasure found.
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"I wonder whatever happened to him," posed the philosopher to no one in particular. "It hasn't been too many March mornings ago when only a chilly, dark silence greeted me when I retrieved my morning paper delivered in darkness by our ever-faithful carrier. But just a few days before Mother Nature caught up with her annual production quota of snow, a welcome sign of warm temperatures and blossoms changed the whole scene.
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Getting a driver's license in Ohio is a little bit like joining a fraternity or the mafia. It might be hard to get in, but once you're in, you're in for life. Okay, you have to take a vision test every so often.
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HIGHWAY PATROL Brian Glenn Kieffer, 45, of 2662 Alpha Road, Greenwich, was operating a vehicle Thursday that struck a deer.
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Huron County master gardeners invite the public to the next master gardener training class on pesticides. Instructor Dr. Steve Prochaska specializes in hortcultural pest and disease management and is in charge of the Unger test gardens and orchards in Crawford County. The meeting will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday room A in basement of Huron County administration building, 180 Milan Ave., Norwalk. There will be a $10 at-the-door fee. Call Carol or Lee at (419) 668-3528 for details.
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Youth gymnastic and dance classes will start a new session April 16. Classes are available for children 3 years and older. Gymnastic costs are $28 for members, $33 for all others. Dance fees are $30 for members, $35 for all others. Call the Ernsthausen Community Center for more information on dates and times at (419) 663-6775 ext. 24. The W.E.L.L. presents: Women's Creative Art Group. A Creative Arts Group for busy women of all ages. Art Therapist Dawn Freeman leads this fun and unique four-week program. No artistic talent required, just come ready to relax and rejuvenate. Women ages 18 years and older are invited to participate in this program from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Sundays. The class will be starting Sunday and be held at the Clubhouse at Veterans Memorial Lake Park. Cost is $40 per participant. Register at the Ernsthausen Community Center by Friday.
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The Firelands Computer Club will meet Monday at First Presbyterian Church, 21 Firelands Blvd., Norwalk. Social time and refreshments will be at 6:40 p.m. before the main meeting which runs 7 to 8:30.