8:16 PM Jul 24, 2010

Contest about helping county humane society, not winning

This letter is in response to the article which appeared in Monday's Norwalk Reflector regarding the Huron County Humane Society's Cutest Pet Contest. I felt it necessary to set the record straight regarding accusations made by Chezna Boswell. First of all, my family looks forward to entering our pets in the contest each year. Because this contest is a FUNDRAISER for the shelter, we work hard to try and raise as much money as possible. We contacted and e-mailed friends and family all over the country and asked them to send in donations for our pets. We received several. I can assure you that every dollar submitted was legitimate. As a matter of fact, my 6-year-old twins decided to donate money that they received for their birthday to "their pets." I was not present for any of the vote tally and was not involved with the contest in any other way.
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8:16 PM Jul 24, 2010

Society must re-examine what's important

One of the most vivid memories of my childhood is being awakened by my mother early on a June morning in 1968. I was 6. "They shot Kennedy," she said. "They shot Kennedy."
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8:16 PM Jul 24, 2010

OUR VIEW - Iraq refugees deserve help

Being able to admit a mistake is an admirable quality for politicians. Not sticking your foot in your mouth is another. So, Gov. Ted Strickland is one for two on that front. Last week, Strickland said he would not welcome Iraqi war refugees in Ohio.
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8:16 PM Jul 24, 2010

Ohio ranks 38th out of 50 on Small Business Survival Index

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Small Business & Entrepreneurship (SEB) Council has released its 11th annual rankings of the states according to their public policy climates for small business and entrepreneurship in the "Small Business Survival Index 2006." Ohio ranked 38th out of the 50 states on the Index, which is actually an improvement from its 40th spot on the Index in 2004 and 2005.
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8:16 PM Jul 24, 2010

New London to make up 4 school days

NEW LONDON -- Superintendent Jim Eibel told the board of education Monday the school has used nine calamity days due to snow, wind chill, storm warnings, someone unplugging the buses and no water because of a leak in the water tower. The district will have to make up four of these days because the state's allotment is five a year and the makeup days will be June 4 to 7.
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8:16 PM Jul 24, 2010

Grand jury indicts men suspected of stealing ATV, several firearms

Two Huron County men have been indicted based on allegations they entered a detached garage and stole an all-terrain vehicle and several firearms, Huron County Assistant Prosecutor Richard Woodruff said. Alex Hall, 18, of 7935 Baseline Road, Plymouth, is charged with receiving stolen property, a fourth-degree felony, as well as breaking and entering, a fifth-degree felony, stemming from the Dec. 17 incident.
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8:16 PM Jul 24, 2010

Norwalk council approves sewer pact with raceway

Norwalk City Council unanimously approved a sewer agreement with the Bader family that is necessary for the Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park to move forward on a $5 million expansion project. The expansion will include luxury skyboxes, a 60-seat media room, 1,000 square feet of additional office space and 15 acres of paved competitor parking. However, in order to complete the project the raceway must be in compliance with EPA standards for sanitation disposal and treatment, said Bill Bader Sr., who spoke to council Tuesday night. The expansion is necessary as part of the raceway's new, 10-year deal to host a National Hot Rod Association event in Norwalk.
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8:16 PM Jul 24, 2010

Crime/accidents

HIGHWAY PATROL No citation was issued Saturday after Andrew V. Handshoe, 24, of 115 1/2B Myrtle Ave., Willard, went off the right side of Fern Road and hit a tree. He told troopers an eastbound vehicle ran him off the road.
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8:16 PM Jul 24, 2010

Library news

Norwalk Public Library The Norwalk Public Library regularly shows movies for adults, teens and families.
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8:16 PM Jul 24, 2010

Local chocolatier visits Shakespeare Club

It was "Chocoholic Frolic" time when Shakespeare Club members met Feb. 12 at the Gerken Center. Jim Busek presided over the business meeting and then called upon Jane Kluding, director of the center, who had arranged for the meeting place as well as for the evening's speaker. Kluding welcomed everyone and spoke briefly about the center, named after its generous benefactor, Elizabeth Gerken. This vital center serves more than 100 children of this community and answers many needs in providing not only a day-care center but helps also with the Head Start program, Norwalk pre-school and early intervention for others who need specialized attention in helping them over the rough spots developmentally.
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8:15 PM Jul 24, 2010

BLAST FROM THE PAST - Doc, Nurse's bodies found

FEB. 20, 1923 The top stories in the Norwalk Reflector-Herald on this date 84 years ago:
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8:15 PM Jul 24, 2010

City ought to care more for local businesses than out of town media

I have decided I am going to start a petition drive in Norwalk to have Linwood Avenue from Main Street to Seminary Street closed permanently. This way, when the Gravelle woes have left us and the out of town media do not need this area for privileged parking we can offer this area as a parking place for the people who actually support business in Uptown Norwalk. It is highly aggravating trying to get around town because of the latest snow storm and to have the city close off a main artery in the main business district is just plain crazy.
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8:15 PM Jul 24, 2010

I'm not the father of Smith's baby and other musings

Let's see a show of hands. Who's tired of this snow? Count me in. As I sit here looking out the window of the Reflector, half of my view is cut off by a big pile of snow. But we all know this won't last forever. Heck, Spring Training officially kicked off today for the Indians, so good weather can't be too far away. Read the rest of this story in Today's Reflector...
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8:15 PM Jul 24, 2010

OUR VIEW - Protecting property owners

Progress or property owner's rights? That is the question some cities across the state and country have been weighing recently when leaders have considered invoking eminent domain. A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision allowed governments to invoke eminent domain to take homeowner's property and then sell it to another company for economic development in areas deemed "blighted."
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8:15 PM Jul 24, 2010

Snow extends SC school year

GREENWICH The South Central school district has exceeded the number of state-allowed calamity days, so officials have decided to extend the school year. The state allows districts to call off classes up to five times. After that, districts must make up the days missed. In South Central's case, adverse weather forced the district to use all five plus one.
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8:15 PM Jul 24, 2010

Crime/accidents

NORWALK FIRE Assisted North Central EMS with a patient at 8:12 a.m. Monday at 7 Manahan Ave. Returned to station at 8:45.
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8:15 PM Jul 24, 2010

Nursing Home Notes

Norwalk Memorial Home The huge snowstorm which hit the Norwalk area didn't dampen the spirits of the folks at Norwalk Memorial Home indeed it seemed to add to the excitement of Valentine's Day.
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8:15 PM Jul 24, 2010

Cutout cookies

Combine the following ingredients until crumbly, using a pastry blender: 6 cups flour
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8:15 PM Jul 24, 2010

Willard woman famous for cookies

Sally Frye considers her cutout cookies something of a legacy, since she has passed the recipe to her family who often requests she make them and the cookies are popular in the Willard community. "Everybody knows my cutout cookies," she said when asked why she chose them to be this week's featured recipe.
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8:15 PM Jul 24, 2010

'The Pirates of Penzance' on tap in Sandusky

SANDUSKY - It's time to gear up for that "Very Model of a Modern Major General." Gilbert & Sullivan's masterpiece, "The Pirates of Penzance," will return to the Sandusky State Theatre at 7 p.m. March 4.
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8:15 PM Jul 24, 2010

Auditions scheduled

BUCYRUS - Bucyrus Little Theatre will hold auditions for Rodgers and Hammerstein's "South Pacific" at 2 p.m. Feb. 24 and 25 at the theater, 130 Songer Ave. A cast of 15 to 20 men, 15 women and two children are needed for this musical set in an island paradise during World War II. Performance dates will be May 4, 5, 6, 11, 12 and 13.
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