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[] | 2016-08-27T22:49:59 | null | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | ASHLAND – Ashland University students Emily Cardwell and Garrison Stima completed summer internships with fellow-Ashland organization and book publisher services company | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.norwalkreflector.com%2FEducation%2F2016%2F08%2F27%2FAshland-University-student-from-Norwalk-completes-career-ready-internship-at-Bookmasters.html.json | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/image/2016/08/26/x720_q60/Emily-Caldwell.jpg | en | null | Ashland University student from Norwalk completes career ready internship at Bookmasters | null | null | www.norwalkreflector.com | The Career Ready Internship Program, funded through a grant from Great Lakes Higher Education Guaranty Corporation and available to eligible students through the spring 2018 semester, allows Ashland University students to engage in paid internships while exploring possible career paths.
At Bookmasters, one of the United States’ largest providers of publisher services including book manufacturing, warehousing, sales and distribution, and eBook conversion, Cardwell was part of the metadata team while Stima worked with the sales and marketing team. Placed in different, but equally important departments, the students have undertaken several tasks at the complex and gained a plethora of experience in their respective offices.
Cardwell, a senior from Norwalk, majoring in English and history, was supervised by Bookmasters’ metadata and eBooks manager, Claire Holloway.
“My time at Bookmasters was incredibly rewarding,” Cardwell said. “I was only there for three months, but I learned a great deal of invaluable information about the publishing industry firsthand, especially concerning the importance of metadata, an aspect of publishing that is often overlooked. The people at Bookmasters were welcoming and supportive, and I was able to explore a new career path open to English majors that I had not yet considered. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience.”
“We have thoroughly enjoyed having Emily on the team this summer,” Holloway said. “She has worked hard and, I hope, has seen that the hidden side of publishing is actually quite interesting. I found my first publishing position through an internship and know that getting your foot in the door and learning the vernacular creates possibilities in the future. I've perhaps given Emily too many ‘life lessons’ about publishing, but if I can help her get in and move up in her future career, then it is time well spent. I know she will go far and I hope she remembers her time at Bookmasters fondly.”
Kristen Steele, Bookmasters’ director of marketing and publisher relations, supervised Stima, a junior from Crestline, Ohio, majoring in creative writing and religion with a minor in ethics.
“This past summer at Bookmasters has been immensely fulfilling,” Stima said. “While I was also only present for three months, my life was opened up to the world of publishing and advertisement on a level that I had never experienced before. From the day-to-day lessons in the office, to the expansion of options in my vocational fields to various advertisement routes and to creative marketing practices, this has been a vital time in my life. Not to mention the extreme kindness I’ve received from everyone at Bookmasters during the whole process. I truly loved being there and couldn’t have been more satisfied.”
“From his first day, Garrison jumped right into every task given to him, which not only says something about him as an individual but also much about Ashland University and their ability to prepare students for their future careers,” Steele said. “Garrison’s skill set and work ethic were a perfect fit for Bookmasters’ sales team and even though he only spent a few short months with us, we’re thankful for his contributions and will miss his smile and sense of humor in our office!”
Altogether, from the students who were able to foster new skills and knowledge to Bookmasters who covered a widespread expanse with them, the experience was rewarding for all parties involved. Finally, with the summer of 2016 drawing to a close, Bookmasters is extending a hand toward the future in the hopes of further partnerships with Ashland University. | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/Education/2016/08/27/Ashland-University-student-from-Norwalk-completes-career-ready-internship-at-Bookmasters.html | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.norwalkreflector.com/6cb1efbbdf810f673c108778094774e8e36bf1cb2c014c73f3d57919df138816.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T20:49:25 | null | 2016-04-05T00:00:00 | The following real estate transactions represent the highest and lowest amounts recorded in Huron County for the week ending Aug. 19:
High: $158,000 - Kenneth M. and Susan | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.norwalkreflector.com%2FReal-Estate%2F2016%2F08%2F26%2FHigh-and-low-real-estate-transactions-listed-for-Huron-County-227.html.json | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/image/2016/04/05/x720_q60/Land-Transfers-logo-1.jpg | en | null | High and low real estate transactions listed for Huron County | null | null | www.norwalkreflector.com | High: $158,000 - Kenneth M. and Susan A. Wilson to Michael W. Kluding, 8 Laurel Lane, Norwalk.
Low: $12,000 - Curtis D. and Geneva Barnett to Kekekist Ltd., 120 Spring St., Willard.
$12,000 - Curtis D. and Geneva Barnett to Kekekist Ltd., 315 Spring St., Willard.
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[] | 2016-08-31T14:51:20 | null | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | HOUSTON — The Oakland A's have traded outfielder Coco Crisp to the Cleveland Indians, with the official announcement due today.
According to someone close to | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.norwalkreflector.com%2FBaseball%2F2016%2F08%2F31%2FOakland-trades-outfielder-Coco-Crisp-to-Cleveland.html.json | http://www.norwalkreflector.com | en | null | Coco Crisp returning to Cleveland? | null | null | www.norwalkreflector.com | According to someone close to the outfielder, Crisp waived his no-trade 10-and-5 rights (10 years in the big leagues, the last five with the same team) on Tuesday to facilitate a trade to the team with which he debuted in 2002.
Crisp wasn't in the A's starting lineup Tuesay, which manager Bob Melvin said was "always scheduled as a day off," but the 36-year-old switch hitter packed up and left the Oakland clubhouse at Minute Maid Field about an hour before the start of the game.
Reached by phone, Crisp declined to comment.
After being limited to just 44 games by head and neck problems last year, Crisp has been one of the few Oakland players to avoid the disabled list this year. He's played in 102 of the A's 132 games this season, with a slash line of .234/.299/.399. He's mostly been used by the A's against right-handed pitching, where he's hit .239 compared to .217 against lefties.
Crisp, who came to the A's in 2010, leads the majors with a .424 batting average with runners in scoring position.
The Indians, who are 74-56 and lead the Detroit Tigers by 4 1/2 games in the American League Central, have been trying to cover for the loss to injury of outfielder Michael Brantley. Crisp doesn't necessarily figure to play every day, but he could wind up starting against most right-handed starting pitchers as Cleveland pushes toward the postseason.
Crisp's contract with the A's calls for $11.75 million this year and has a $13 million option for next year that vests if he reaches 130 games played. He needs to play in 28 more games, but the Indians only have 31 games left after Tuesday.
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[] | 2016-08-27T00:49:28 | null | 2016-04-21T00:00:00 | It may not be like Elvis Presley's Graceland, but Prince's Paisley Park complex could open as a museum in partnership with the | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.norwalkreflector.com%2FMusic%2F2016%2F08%2F26%2FPaisley-Park-likely-to-open-for-public-tours-in-October.html.json | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/image/2016/04/21/x720_q60/US-NEWS-PRINCE-OBIT-4-ZUM.jpg | en | null | Paisley Park likely to open for public tours in October | null | null | www.norwalkreflector.com | "Opening Paisley Park is something that Prince always wanted to do and was actively working on," Tyka Nelson, Prince's sister, said in a statement. "Only a few hundred people have had the rare opportunity to tour the estate during his lifetime. Now, fans from around the world will be able to experience Prince's world for the first time as we open the doors to this incredible place."
Prince's estate is partnering with Graceland Holdings LLC, which has been involved with the operation of Graceland, Presley's home in Memphis, since 1982.
Paisley Park, a 65,000-square-foot complex on just over 9 acres in Chanhassen, opened in 1987 at a cost of $10 million. It contains recording studios and a soundstage that was formerly rented to other artists. Barry Manilow, Steve Miller and the Bee Gees are among the acts who rehearsed in the soundstage; videos, commercials and Prince's 1990 "Graffiti Bridge" movie were shot in that space, too. The studios were also used by the Replacements, Paula Abdul and others. Prince maintained an apartment in Paisley; it is uncertain whether the living quarters will be part of the tour.
The estate is seeking permission from the city of Chanhassen to use Paisley as a museum, an occasional recording studio and a concert venue. No musical events are expected to take place before March 2017.
According to an Aug. 19 proposal to the city, there will be no additional construction for Paisley. But plans call for 40 to 50 more parking spaces to the east end of the current lot. Graceland is providing the initial funds for improvements and operating costs. Onsite lodging could be developed in the future, according to the business plan, though a spokesman said it is premature to discuss details.
The proposal says that 70-minute tours will cost $38.50, with $100 for the VIP tours. Each tour could accommodate up to 30 guests. The plan predicts 1,500 to 2,000 visitors on peak days. The tour is expected to take visitors to recording studios and rehearsal spaces and showcase Prince memorabilia, including his Oscar, Grammys and photos from the various years.
The proposal also says that Paisley Park will be available for special recording sessions and concerts in the soundstage.
Plan preceded death
Prince's body was found in an elevator at Paisley Park on April 21. He died of an accidental overdose of the painkiller fentanyl. A criminal investigation is under way.
The museum was in the works before Prince's death, according to sources who worked at Paisley Park.
Tickets will go on sale at 2 p.m. on Friday for tours starting Oct. 6. For tickets and information, go to OfficialPaisleyPark.com. Tickets must be purchased online; there will be no tickets for sale at Paisley, according to the business proposal. In the Prince tradition, only vegetarian food will be sold at Paisley Park.
"The estate is working with the family to form an advisory council who will provide valuable input on the entire experience," Bremer Trust president Craig Ordal said.
Bremer is the court-appointed special administrator overseeing Prince's estate pending a distribution to his heirs. Prince apparently didn't leave a will, so it's up to Carver County District Judge Kevin Eide to determine the rock star's heirs.
Chanhassen got a taste of the allure of a museum in the weeks after Prince's death, as thousands visited Paisley Park to pay their respects. Those visitors boosted sales at local businesses, said Mayor Denny Laufenburger.
The city's Planning Commission will review and vote on the museum application on Sept. 20. If approved, the plan would go before the City Council for a final OK at a special meeting on Oct. 3.
"City staff has been in discussion with the folks at Bremer Trust, as well as the management company that will be conducting this," Laufenburger said. "If the [management company does] what they've told us that they will do, then we anticipate that there will be no complications."
If Paisley Park opens as a museum as announced, it will coincide with an official Prince tribute concert planned by the estate for Oct. 13 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. No details for the concert have been released. Mint Condition is the only act that lists the concert on its official itinerary.
EDITOR’S NOTE: Staff writers Dan Browning, Emma Nelson, Beatrice Dupuy and Chris Riemenschneider contributed to this story.
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[] | 2016-08-27T14:49:42 | null | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | CRESTLINE — It wasn’t perfect, but it was pretty darn good for a season opener.
Monroeville flexed its muscles Friday night with a 47-13 non-conference | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.norwalkreflector.com%2FFootball%2F2016%2F08%2F27%2FEagles-roll-in-season-opener.html.json | http://norwalkreflector.com/image/2016/08/26/x720_q60/160826-FB-Mville-Crestline-03.jpg | en | null | Eagles overcome slow start in rout on the road | null | null | www.norwalkreflector.com | Monroeville flexed its muscles Friday night with a 47-13 non-conference victory over Crestline.
“It’s always good to start out the year with a win,” Monroeville coach Scott Stecher said. “We do have a lot to improve on. ... The little things
“We came out a little flat, but at the end of the first half we did a good job of putting the pedal to the metal. We have to work on the little things.”
The Eagles owned all phases of the game.
“We ran the ball pretty well tonight,” Stecher said. “Our conditioning was a factor. We did get a couple of touchdown passes which is good. We were a little more diversified.
“Defensively we played well. We missed a few tackles but overall we played well defensively.”
Stecher got to clear the bench.
“We played everybody, which helps,” he said. “We have a jayvee game tomorrow (today) against Mohawk and that will be a good one.”
The Eagles will get to sit back tonight and scout Sandusky St. Mary’s as the Panthers host St. Paul at Strobel Field. The Eagles travel to Strobel next Saturday to play the Panthers.
“We have a big game next Saturday and that will be a challenge for us,” Stecher said.
“It’s just so cool to play at Strobel Field. We are so blessed to be there. If you can’t get up for a Saturday-night game at Strobel Field, you shouldn't be playing football. It is cool. We have two good Div. VII teams going at it and two Div. VII playoff teams from last year going at it.
“Man. I’d buy a ticket for that.” | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/Football/2016/08/27/Eagles-roll-in-season-opener.html | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.norwalkreflector.com/b8feb060d8e9adf36f3857632085cbde950251013c2e9c77598cf69eb9a53052.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:15:02 | null | 2016-08-21T00:00:00 | NEW LONDON — Jane Baker Cucco, 67, of New London, died peacefully on Saturday, August 20, 2016.
Jane had most recently worked as the Director of the Monroeville | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.norwalkreflector.com%2FObituary%2F2016%2F08%2F21%2FJane-Baker-Cucco.html.json | http://norwalkreflector.com | en | null | Jane Baker Cucco | null | null | www.norwalkreflector.com | Jane had most recently worked as the Director of the Monroeville Public Library from 2008-2012 and had retired from New London Local School system in 2008 where she had worked as the elementary library aide for more than 20 years. She enjoyed golfing, reading, crafts, and gardening and was a past president of the New London Garden Club. Jane was also active in 4-H, the New London Music Boosters, and Athletic Boosters.
Survivors include her husband of 48 years, Lawrence Cucco; three children Julie (Brian) Lasher of Galena, Brian (Melanie) Cucco of New London, and Patrick (Patricia) Cucco of Polk; Mother Patricia Leech Baker; sister Ruth (Leon) Bilderback of Gahanna, brothers Jeff (Sharon) Baker of Grafton, and Steven (Maryann) Baker of Chicago; eight grandchildren and her beloved dog Roscoe. She was preceded in death by her father Rudyard Baker in 2012.
A celebration of Jane’s life will be held on September 10, 2016 at the family farm beginning at 2 p.m. A private family burial will take place at Grove Street Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations in Jane’s memory be directed to the American Cancer society, 5555 Frantz Rd, Dublin, OH 43017, Stein Hospice, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, OH 44870, or to your local library.
Eastman Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements and memories and expressions of sympathy may be expressed online at www.eastmanfuneralhome.com. | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/Obituary/2016/08/21/Jane-Baker-Cucco.html | en | 2016-08-21T00:00:00 | www.norwalkreflector.com/59cb163cc912acfb9da7b3206bf212aef58f8e75540572b547076dac5c548eff.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T04:50:14 | null | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | BELLEVUE — Dennis L. Highlander, 61, of Bellevue, died Sunday at his home.
He was born Sept. 25, 1954 to C. Dale and Mayotta "Pat" (Young) | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.norwalkreflector.com%2FObituary%2F2016%2F08%2F28%2FDennis-L-Highlander.html.json | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/image/2016/08/29/x720_q60/Highlander-OBIT.jpg | en | null | Dennis L. Highlander | null | null | www.norwalkreflector.com | He was born Sept. 25, 1954 to C. Dale and Mayotta "Pat" (Young) Highlander.
Dennis graduated from Margaretta High School in 1972 and later graduated from Appalachian Bible College in Fayetteville, W.Va. He was a foundry worker at Thacker Aluminum.
Survivors include his children: Rachel (Greg) Gasser of Castalia; Gabrielle (Dean) Laubacher of Findlay; Ruth (Dusten) Watson of Bellevue; and Peter (Lindsey) Highlander of Wooster; grandchildren: Jenna, Seth, Anna, Blake, Payton, Mason, Aubriella, Peter, Claire, Henry, Samuel, Ann; siblings: Charles Highlander of Castalia; Pamela (Criss) Sparks of Norwalk; and Cindy (Steve) Wittenberg of Jackson, Wis.
Dennis was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Vicky Morris; and his sister-in-law, Emma Highlander.
Friends may call from 4 to 4 p.m. Wednesday at Auxter Funeral Home, 1105 Castalia St., Bellevue. His funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Wayside Temple, Maple Ave., Castalia. Burial will follow in Sand Hill Cemetery.
Online condolences may be shared at www.auxterfuneralhomes.com. | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/Obituary/2016/08/28/Dennis-L-Highlander.html | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.norwalkreflector.com/8ed9036945a0702d22a2b835df7a6f14d05185236f583dfcbbf65e87efdb15ea.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:06:41 | null | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | GOSHEN — Lloyd Wayne Henderson, age 57, passed away August 24, 2016 at his home in Goshen. Lloyd was born October 22, 1958 in Dallas, Texas. Lloyd was employed for many | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.norwalkreflector.com%2Ffrontpage%2F2016%2F08%2F25%2FLloyd-Wayne-Henderson.html.json | http://norwalkreflector.com/image/2016/08/25/x720_q60/Lloyd-Henderson-jpg.jpg | en | null | Lloyd Wayne Henderson | null | null | www.norwalkreflector.com | Surviving are his sons, Lloyd Wayne Henderson Jr. of Georgia, Brandon (Jess Bryan) Henderson of Goshen, and Jacob Henderson of Norwalk, Ohio, and a step-daughter Nicole Nichols of Goshen. Also surviving are 2 grandsons & 3 granddaughters, along with his sisters Polly and Becky Henderson, both of Irving, TX. Surviving as well are his special friends Julie Peterson of Ohio, and Melissa & Kevin Harrell of Alabama. Preceding him in death were his parents Waymon Henderson & Mary (Reese) Kirksey, his brothers Melvin, Roy & Ed Henderson, and one granddaughter.
There will be a celebration of his life at 3pm Saturday, August 27, 2016 at the Fiddler Pavilion at Pringle Park, 1912 W. Lincoln Avenue in Goshen. Elkhart Cremation Service is assisting with his arrangements.
Lloyd loved Harley Davidson Motorcycles, fishing, eating from the “taco truck” in Goshen, and watching Dallas Cowboys & Alabama football. He was a hard worker, who loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
In his memory, donations may be given to United Cancer Services of Elkhart. Online condolences may be shared with the Henderson family at our website, www.elkhartcremation.com. | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/frontpage/2016/08/25/Lloyd-Wayne-Henderson.html | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.norwalkreflector.com/d249aae0cad814934e965b1dac40edc00a4151221322c31553407e1c2e59d32c.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:14:00 | null | 2016-07-19T00:00:00 | Aides to Donald Trump suggested Sunday that the Republican presidential nominee may be reconsidering his campaign promise to round up and deport 11 million people who are in the United | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.norwalkreflector.com%2FPolitics%2F2016%2F08%2F22%2FTrump-wrestling-with-how-and-whether-to-deport-11-million-people.html.json | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/image/2016/07/19/x720_q60_ca703,278,1790,1357/US-NEWS-GOP-CONVENTION-43-ABA.jpg | en | null | Trump ‘wrestling’ with how - and whether - to deport 11 million people | null | null | www.norwalkreflector.com | His new campaign manager, Kellyanne Conway, was asked on CNN’s “State of the Union” if Trump still wants a “deportation force” to remove everyone in the country illegally.
“To be determined,” she said.
Trump is “wrestling” with how to remove those in the country illegally, Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-Ala., an adviser to Trump on immigration matters, said on CBS’s “Face the Nation.”
The aides’ comments appeared to be the latest sign that Trump’s newly installed management team may be trying to broaden his appeal to stem his steady fall in the polls with less than three months until Election Day.
Trump has never explained how he intended to find, detain and deport millions of people, many of whom have built businesses and started families in the U.S., or how he would pay for it even if it passed judicial scrutiny.
He has compared his proposal to “Operation Wetback,” a controversial program carried out in 1954 under President Dwight D. Eisenhower. More than 1 million people were apprehended, mostly from border areas in Texas and California, and sent back to Mexico.
Any easing of Trump’s hard-line stance on immigration — which also includes building a wall along the border with Mexico and temporarily banning Muslim immigrants — could alienate some of his most ardent supporters.
After a year of using harsh rhetoric against Latinos, such as calling Mexican migrants rapists and repeatedly attacking a federal judge as unfair because his family was from Mexico, polls show he faces intense opposition among Latinos.
His campaign thus has moved in recent days to soften his edges and to try to shift attention past the turmoil caused by the shake-up of his top management team last week.
In Charlotte, N.C., Trump announced “regret” that some of his heated comments — he didn’t say which — may have caused personal pain. In Fredericksburg, Va., he said the Republican Party must “do better” to reach out to African American voters.
And in New York City Saturday, Trump told his campaign’s newly named Latino advisory council that he wants to find a “humane and efficient” solution to deal with illegal immigration.
He “did not make a firm commitment” to the group on how deportations would work, Sessions said.
Trump is expected to speak about immigration policy Thursday in Colorado. Conway said he will be more specific on his immigration plan “as the weeks unfold.”
“What he supports is to make sure that we enforce the law, that we are respectful of those Americans who are looking for well-paying jobs and that we are fair and humane for those who live among us in this country,” Conway said.
Hillary Clinton, the Democratic nominee, has called for providing a path to legal status for some of the people in the country illegally.
A bipartisan immigration reform bill that would have boosted border security while providing a path for citizenship passed the Senate in 2013 but died in the Republican-led House.
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[] | 2016-08-27T20:49:56 | null | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | MONROEVILLE — After the opening game, it appeared spectators were in for another wild shootout between Division IV volleyball powers Monroeville and McComb. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.norwalkreflector.com%2FVolleyball%2F2016%2F08%2F27%2FMcComb-sweeps-Monroeville-in-regional-final-rematch.html.json | http://www.norwalkreflector.com | en | null | McComb sweeps Monroeville in regional final rematch | null | null | www.norwalkreflector.com | But the Eagles’ inexperience at key positions combined with a solid nucleus returning for the Panthers led to a McComb sweep Saturday afternoon, 28-26, 25-17, 25-17.
Monroeville (2-1) and McComb met in the Div. IV Elida regional in each of the past three seasons, including the past two years in the championship match with a trip to the state semifinals on the line. The Panthers won the first two tournament meetings, but it was the Eagles shocking them a year ago in five games to earn their only state semifinal appearance in program history.
Adding to the intrigue of a regional final rematch in August, Saturday was the first regular season match for Monroeville in the Monroeville Athletic Complex, which opened in January midway through basketball season.
Tied at 21 in Game 1, the Panthers scored the next three points to serve game point, up 24-21. But the Eagles came up with a big rally. Combined with a couple hitting errors by the Panthers, Monroeville came all the way back to tie it up before McComb eventually pulled out the 28-26 win when the Eagles were whistled for a net violation.
“I think our kids gave a great effort in all three games,” Monroeville coach Kendra Snook said. “Coming in, I don’t think a lot of people put us in this match. Yes, they graduated some good players as well, but we lost a heck of a lot more, obviously. But my kids know how to fight, they know how to play good defense and we’re well-conditions and winning a lot of the long volleys.
“That’s what we needed to do for the entire match,” she added. “In the last two games, we weren’t winning as many of those volleys. I told the kids we played great defense and dug a lot of hard shots, but we missed too many of the easier ones. But I’m proud of how they fought, and it’s a good, early test.”
The two teams went back and forth again early in Game 2, with McComb holding a slight 10-8 lead. The Panthers then scored eight of the next 11 points to open up an 18-13 advantage, and led 24-17 with the Eagles serving.
Each team then went on another long volley, returning the ball to each side six times before the Eagles sailed a hit out of bounds to seal a 25-17 loss.
In Game 3, the Eagles quickly fell behind 8-1, which was a hole too big to come out of. McComb was able to play to a slight 17-16 advantage the rest of the way, capping the sweep with a second straight 25-17 win.
Ashlyn Tommas led the Eagles at the net with 10 kills, while adding 10 digs and 7 for 8 serving with a pair of aces. Kirsten Stieber had six kills and 16 digs, while Brooke Barman also had six kills.
Kara Schafer was 127-of-127 setting with 27 assists and 14 digs, and Stacia Stieber led the defense with 30 digs. Kirsten Stieber added 16 digs, and Maddie Elmlinger was 11 for 12 serving with an ace and 11 digs.
After a historic season in 2015, the Eagles entered this year needing to replace three middle hitters who stood above 6 feet tall in Breanna and Haley Kramer, and Paige Leitz. The trio are each playing Div. II college volleyball. Monroeville also graduated leading setter and team captain Audra Leber.
“It’s our third match of the season, and for most of these kids, it’s their third varsity match of their careers,” Snook said. “I saw some good things happen today that we can build on.”
After opening at Lexington (2015 Div. II state semifinalist) last weekend and facing McComb on Saturday, the schedule doesn’t get any easier for the Eagles. They travel to South Central on Tuesday and another annual Div. IV power, St. Paul, on Thursday in Firelands Conference play.
“We have a tough start here these first few weeks, and battled the injury bug most of the summer, so we never really saw our whole team together much,” Snook said. “We’re starting to get healthy, which is a good thing, but it’s some good, early tests on the schedule. The kids are giving me great effort and doing everything I ask, but we just have a lot of growing to do as a team.
“We’ll get there, but there may be some growing pains along the way,” she added. “I’m very proud of how they responded today, even in Game 2 and Game 3 my kids never stopped fighting. If they can continue to give me that effort, by the end of the year we may surprise some teams.” | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/Volleyball/2016/08/27/McComb-sweeps-Monroeville-in-regional-final-rematch.html | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.norwalkreflector.com/428db591b6b6d72dc7876e8d134c050694a748f5d162c457f9160fadf8ec0563.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T20:50:57 | null | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | Mylan will start selling a cheaper version of its EpiPen after absorbing waves of criticism over a list price for the emergency allergy treatment that has grown to $608 for a two-pack, | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.norwalkreflector.com%2FHealth-Care%2F2016%2F08%2F30%2FMylan-launching-cheaper-generic-version-of-EpiPen.html.json | http://www.norwalkreflector.com | en | null | Mylan launching cheaper, generic version of EpiPen | null | null | www.norwalkreflector.com | The drugmaker says it will make available in the next several weeks a generic EpiPen version that is identical to the branded option but will have a list price of $300 for a two-pack.
It will be available in both 0.15-milligram and 0.30-milligram strengths, like the current version on the market.
EpiPens are used in emergencies to treat severe allergies to insect bites and foods like nuts and eggs that can lead to anaphylactic shock. People usually keep a number of EpiPens handy at home, school or work. The syringes, prefilled with the hormone epinephrine, expire after a year.
Consumers and politicians have accused the company of price-gouging, since the list price for a pair of EpiPens has climbed repeatedly from around $94 in 2007, when Mylan acquired the product.
Mylan NV CEO Heather Bresch defended the price hikes last week, saying the company only received $274 of the total price for a twin-package while insurers, pharmacies and other parties divvy up the rest.
Last week, Mylan said it was expanding programs that help people pay for EpiPens. It doubled the limit for eligibility for its patient assistance program, so a family of four making up to $97,200 would pay nothing out of pocket. It also said it will offer $300 copay cards, up from the current $100 per-prescription savings.
A company representative said Monday that the $300 cards would be available only for the branded version, but patients could use its assistance program for both the branded and generic versions of the medicine.
Mylan's announcement Monday comes a few days after the compounding pharmacy Imprimis Pharmaceuticals said it might be able to sell a version of the allergy treatment in a few months and would likely charge around $100 for two injectors.
There is currently little competition for EpiPen, with the only rival product being Adrenaclick, which carries a list price of $461. But that could change.
At least two companies are trying to get U.S. approval to sell a rival brand or generic version of EpiPen. None is likely to hit the U.S. market until well into next year.
Numerous members of Congress and other politicians this week have called for congressional hearings on Mylan's pricing, an investigation by the Federal Trade Commission and action by the Food and Drug Administration to increase competition by speeding up approvals of any rival products.
Shares of Mylan jumped more than 2 percent, or $1.02, to $44.05 Monday, before markets opened.
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[] | 2016-08-27T14:49:43 | null | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | COLUMBUS — An Ohio man was found guilty Thursday of a felony charge of working unlicensed as an armed security guard at local bars and after-hours clubs. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.norwalkreflector.com%2FLaw-Enforcement%2F2016%2F08%2F27%2FMan-found-guilty-of-working-unlicensed-as-armed-security-guard.html.json | http://www.norwalkreflector.com | en | null | Man found guilty of working unlicensed as armed security guard | null | null | www.norwalkreflector.com | Providing unlicensed security is typically a misdemeanor offense, but he was charged with a felony because of repeated violations.
Franklin L. Harris, 46, of Toledo, pleaded no contest and was found guilty of one count of engaging in the security business without a license, a 5th-degree felony punishable by up to a year in prison. Mr. Harris is scheduled for sentencing on Oct. 11, 2016 at 1:30 p.m. in Lucas County Common Pleas Court.
Harris continued working without a license as an armed security guard, despite two prior misdemeanor convictions in 14 months for working unlicensed. The Ohio Department of Public Safety (ODPS) also issued a cease-and-desist order. Harris had been working during two fatal shootings, fights and other disturbances at Toledo bars.
“Unlicensed security guards are a serious threat to public safety, especially when they are carrying firearms,” said Geoff Dutton, Executive Director of ODPS’ Private Investigator Security Guard Services. “They haven’t undergone a criminal background check. They don’t have insurance. They haven’t completed required training. Businesses and organizations should always verify their security guard provider is licensed”
In investigating Harris, PISGS partnered with the Toledo Police Department and the Ohio Investigative Unit.
Unlicensed security guards enable other illegal activity, as well, including after-hours clubs that illegally sell alcohol and drugs. ODPS, which licenses and regulates security guards, first investigated Harris in 2014 after receiving complaints about him working at bars where there had been fatal shootings. He declined opportunities to apply for a license. Meanwhile, Harris continued to work at other bars and after-hours clubs targeted by police for illegal activity and for being neighborhood nuisances.
On March 18, 2015, Harris pleaded guilty to attempting to engage in security guard services. On Feb. 11, 2016, after continuing to work without a license, he pleaded guilty to providing security services without a license. ODPS issued a cease-and-desist order on April 21, 2016. Still, Harris continued to work and was charged May 18, 2016, with the two charges elevated to felonies. One of the felonies was dismissed yesterday and he pleaded no contest to the other one
Businesses and organizations that contract with security guards can verify online that they are properly licensed: https://ext.dps.state.oh.us/PISGS/Pages/Public/providersearch.aspx
Anyone who sees a security guard can text the guard’s location to 614-705-2TIP (-2847) and PISGS will verify the guard’s credentials. | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/Law-Enforcement/2016/08/27/Man-found-guilty-of-working-unlicensed-as-armed-security-guard.html | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.norwalkreflector.com/86a9aec037d81f73075c7eeab5d3467baea2a5869f3b4eaa9e1b406ab3196443.json |
[] | 2016-08-28T06:49:59 | null | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | NORWALK — Larry and Carol Bartlett of Norwalk are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary.
Mr. Bartlett, a Milan native, married the former Carol Neel of New | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.norwalkreflector.com%2Ffrontpage%2F2016%2F08%2F27%2FBartlett.html.json | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/image/2016/08/27/x720_q60/Anniv-Bartlett-NOW.jpg | en | null | Bartletts celebrate 50th wedding anniversary | null | null | www.norwalkreflector.com | Mr. Bartlett, a Milan native, married the former Carol Neel of New London on July 16, 1966 at the Norwalk Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. They had a reception at the New London Grange Hall.
They are the parents of Jeff and Cheyenne Bartlett of Elyria and Scott and Elaine Bartlett of Monroeville, and the grandparents of TJ Mann, Adam Bartlett, London Bartlett and Gavin Bartlett.
Mr. Bartlett retired from Sandusky International, where he worked as a master machinist for 34 years. Mrs. Bartlett is a homemaker.
They celebrated their 50th with a family dinner at Mon Ami in Catawba.
The couple met at an assembly of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Norwalk in 1964.
The secret of their long marriage? They have always worked together and applied Bible principles in their lives.
‘Because I picked the perfect wife the first time, that's why everything has been wonderful,’ Mr. Bartlett added.
They enjoy bicycling and walking together.
The couple said they have had many enjoyable experiences over the years. However, their family members bring them the most joy. | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/frontpage/2016/08/27/Bartlett.html | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.norwalkreflector.com/dc214a79adf1851a081d4ced859de12d7e96f0ff2b06696a3fa46a1d6c22aff7.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T14:51:23 | null | 2016-08-07T00:00:00 | A Norwalk man was convicted Tuesday of assisting with a heroin-related controlled drug buy.
Robert L. J. Honacker, 32, of 520 Milan Ave., Lot 68, pleaded guilty to | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.norwalkreflector.com%2FCourts%2F2016%2F08%2F31%2FHeroin-accomplice-convicted.html.json | http://norwalkreflector.com/image/2016/08/07/x720_q60/Robert-Lee-J-Honacker-1.jpg | en | null | Norwalk man guilty of heroin-related crime | null | null | www.norwalkreflector.com | Robert L. J. Honacker, 32, of 520 Milan Ave., Lot 68, pleaded guilty to complicity to trafficking in heroin. The fifth-degree felony conviction is for an April 7 transaction.
Honacker will be sentenced Oct. 12 in Huron County Common Pleas Court. Since he has a prior felony conviction, he technically is eligible for a prison term, but prosecutors appear unlikely to argue against Honacker being put on probation.
“Mr. (Paul) Dolce tells me he his employed,” said Huron County Assistant Prosecutor Richard Woodruff, referring to Honacker’s defense attorney. “He has been screened (for) and started a treatment program.”
If Honacker remains employed, follows through with substance abuse treatment and “there are no surprises” revealed in his pre-sentence interview and investigation, Woodruff said the state is willing to support recommending the defendant for probation.
Honacker told Judge Jim Conway although he has a previous felony conviction, he currently isn’t on probation in another court.
“He has a pending case in Norwalk Municipal Court for domestic violence,” Dolce added.
The Norwalk Police Department investigated the suspected July 21 incident.
In the heroin case, Honacker assisted with the controlled transaction involving his suspected accomplice, Daniele M. Honacker, 23, and directed the confidential informant to the source of the heroin in Toledo, Woodruff said.
Daniele Honacker is charged with two counts of trafficking in heroin in connection with controlled drug buys on April 1 and 7. | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/Courts/2016/08/31/Heroin-accomplice-convicted.html | en | 2016-08-07T00:00:00 | www.norwalkreflector.com/3569477936fa2d6b2c942bb1de55f9c410e0ae8870674606a7f1f0782c5ad0d3.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:13:38 | null | 2016-08-22T00:00:00 | BELLEVUE — Funeral arrangements have been announced for Brittany McHargue, the 20-year-old woman who suffered fatal injuries after being hit by a semi truck while trying | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.norwalkreflector.com%2FLocal%2F2016%2F08%2F22%2FFuneral-arrangements-announced-for-woman.html.json | http://norwalkreflector.com/image/2016/08/22/x720_q60_ca146,0,593,474/Brittany-McHargue.jpg | en | null | Funeral arrangements announced for woman who died after being hit by semi in Bellevue | null | null | www.norwalkreflector.com | Calling hours will take place from 10 a.m. to noon Friday at Harvest Baptist Temple, 1022 S. Main St., Clyde, where a funeral service will take place at noon. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memory Gardens, Clyde.
McHargue, 20, of 144 Hickory St., Bellevue, was walking her bicycle south across U.S. 20 in a marked crosswalk near Orchard Street in Bellevue at 5:20 p.m. when she was hit by a westbound semi truck that failed to stop at the red light, said troopers with the Norwalk post of the state Highway Patrol.
McHargue, who was wearing a bicycle helmet, was taken to The Bellevue Hospital and then flown to Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center in Toledo, where she died early Friday morning.
The driver of the 2009 Peterbilt semi truck was Tema Samson, 48, of Columbus. Troopers said there is no indication of alcohol or drug involvement and weather did not play a factor.
McHargue was born Aug. 8, 1996 in Bellevue, the daughter of Douglas Berthold and Sue McHargue.
She was a student at the North Point Educational Service Center-Adams Building. According to her obituary, she loved riding her bicycle, reading, camping and video games. She adored animals, especially her cat “Felix” and her favorite animal was horses. Her engaging smile, and infectious laughter will be missed by many.
She is survived by her mother, Sue (Andrew J. Lukac III) McHargue; grandparents, Betty McHargue, Andrew and Patricia Lukac Jr., James Berthold; and sisters, Jacqualin and Jennifer Cooper, Shelby Berthold and Ashley Lukac.
Foos & Foos Funeral Service, Bellevue, is assisting the family with arrangements. | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/Local/2016/08/22/Funeral-arrangements-announced-for-woman.html | en | 2016-08-22T00:00:00 | www.norwalkreflector.com/79906bbee31f0ed5537e84216cecb4538c766095d3347a7744f8184034456ee2.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T14:50:15 | null | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | MILAN — It’s time for cantaloupe ice cream, a beautiful baby contest, some watermelon explosions and the melon queen’s pageant. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.norwalkreflector.com%2FFairs-Festivals%2F2016%2F08%2F29%2FMilan-Melon-Fest-a-community-event-everyone-can-enjoy.html.json | http://www.norwalkreflector.com | en | null | Milan Melon Fest a community event 'everyone can enjoy' | null | null | www.norwalkreflector.com | The long awaited annual Milan Melon Festival is taking place this weekend, with the festivities beginning 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 3. This year’s festival has several new features to offer that the committee is excited about.
“We’ve done a lot of new things this year,” said festival committee secretary Nichole Harder. “There’s a lot of new entertainment; we’re really playing that up.
“The concerts we put a lot of research into. We really looked into who we were going to bring,” she added.
“They’re all new acts coming this year. There won’t be any repeats. We’ve got the SHAZZBOTS on Monday as our kid’s day family oriented band. I think the whole family will really like them. Then Saturday and Sunday (we have) some cover bands coming. Some of them do country, some do rock, some do oldies music. It’s a good variety.”
There are some classic features that keep people coming back every year.
“Of course the grand parade is a huge draw,” Harder said.
“And of course, people come from all over for our ice cream – it’s the watermelon sherbet and cantaloupe ice cream. This is the only time of the year you can get it. Toft’s only makes it for the Melon Festival. It’s sold through the athletic boosters’ tent. So the proceeds go to help them. Last year we kept full until an hour before the festival closed, then we completely sold out.”
The event offers something for the whole family, according to Harder, who said it’s not only a family event, but something of a community affair.
“To be honest, our history speaks mostly for itself, so there’s that but it’s also a great community event and the whole community benefits from it,” she said.
“It’s something all can enjoy. There really is something for everyone, form the fun run on Monday morning to all high school sports event where parents can donate money to see their kids do crazy things, and that money goes back into scholarships for the school’s seniors. So it’s a big benefit. And then there’s the rides and the ice cream.
“Everyone can enjoy it. It’s truly a whole community event.”
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Here is this year’s Milan Melon Festival schedule:
SATURDAY, SEPT. 3
8 a.m. to noon - St. Anthony's Pancake Breakfast on Main St. Baby contest registration at info booth 8 to 10 a.m.
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Car Show Edison Elementary PTO at A-Field
10 a.m. - Festival opens!
Chalk Drawing Contest in front of The Invention: Ages 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 (winners announced at 10:55 a.m.)
11 a.m. - Beautiful Baby Contest (pre-registration required)
12:30 p.m. - Watermelon Carving Contest
1 p.m. - Big Wheel Race sign up at info booth by 12:45pm
2 p.m. - Watermelon explosion
4 p.m. - Adult Pizza Eating Contest sponsored by Jim’s Pizza Box sign up at info booth by 4:15pm
5 p.m. - Milan American Legion Post 527 Milan Melon Festival Queen Contest - Stage
7 p.m. - Edison Band Concert - Stage
9 p.m. - Mark Leach performs on stage till 10:30
11 p.m. - Festival closes until Sunday
SUNDAY, SEPT. 4
9:30 a.m. - Church Service Edison United Methodist
11 a.m. - Festival opens
Fireman's Chicken BBQ - Fire Station
Christian Cloger's - stage
2 p.m. - The Grand Parade - Milan Lions Club
4 p.m. - Parade winners announced on stage
5p.m. - Milk Shake Contest sponsored by Milan Drive Thru - stage
5:30 p.m. - Salty Caramels performs on stage till 7 p.m.
8:30 p.m. - Plaid Brix performs on stage till 10 p.m.
11 p.m. - Festival closes until Monday
MONDAY, SEPT. 5 – KIDS DAY
7:30 a.m. - Register at the A-Field for 5K and Fun Run Races (Proceeds benefit EHS Cross Country)
8 to 9:30 a.m. - Corn-hole Tournament Registration at A-Field. Tournament begins at 10 a.m.
8:30 a.m. - One mile Fun Run begins
9 a.m. - Milan Melon Festival 5k begins
10 a.m. - Festival opens
10 a.m. - Pedal Pull at main stage
10 a.m. - Corn-hole tournament begins
10 a.m. - Home Depot craft tent in front of info booth
Touch a Truck till noon
The Great Brad Magician
11 a.m. - Hula Hoop contest - small stage
Noon - Jungle Rob till 1 p.m.
Noon - Sport-A-Thon - stage
1 p.m. - Watermelon Bowling
2 p.m. - Kids Pizza Eating Contest
2:30 to 4 p.m. - SHAZZBOTS performs on stage
5:45 p.m. - Drawings - Kids Gift Card (Must have wristband on and be present to win.)
6 p.m. - Festival closes until 2017 | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/Fairs-Festivals/2016/08/29/Milan-Melon-Fest-a-community-event-everyone-can-enjoy.html | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.norwalkreflector.com/dba30a96fb2be392f6023a6ea6ecdc804b875ca032d9708dc020721173e6cab1.json |
[] | 2016-08-27T20:50:21 | null | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | ATTICA — It was a tale of two halves.
In the first half, the South Central Trojans were able to keep up with the Seneca East Tigers and were only down a score at | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.norwalkreflector.com%2FFootball%2F2016%2F08%2F27%2FSeneca-East-takes-off-it-2nd-half-downs-South-Central-54-20.html.json | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/image/2016/08/27/x720_q60/A-Lamoreaux-2.jpg | en | null | Seneca East takes off in 2nd half, downs Trojans | null | null | www.norwalkreflector.com | In the first half, the South Central Trojans were able to keep up with the Seneca East Tigers and were only down a score at halftime.
But Seneca East found its groove and ran away with a 54-20 victory.
The Tigers got on the board first late in the first quarter as quarterback Bo Smith ran the ball in from six yards out. The point-after attempt was successful, giving Seneca East a 7-0 advantage.
On the ensuing kickoff, however, South Central’s Cristiano Murphy weaved in and out of traffic for a 99-yard return.
Josiah Wright’s boot tied the game at 7-7 with 5:47 remaining in the first quarter.
Just over a minute later, Tiger senior Andy Bowerman found a hole and rushed for a 40-yard TD and the Tigers were right back in the lead.
But once again, the South Central offense responded with another quick score — this time a 70-yard scamper up the middle by senior quarterback Aaron Lamoreaux. Wright added the point-after to tie it up at 14-14.
Neither team found pay dirt again until just 3:26 remained in the first half.
Smith tallied his second score of the game, giving the Tigers a 21-14 lead.
The Trojans had a chance to score before the break, but two straight dropped passes resulted in a turnover on downs inside the red zone.
Then the second half came and so did the Tigers’ rushing attack.
Seneca East opened the third period with its fourth rushing touchdown on the evening, giving it a 34-14 lead just 1:36 into the half.
Murphy returned the kickoff to the Tigers’ 43-yard line and the Trojans set up shop.
South Central chipped its way inside the Seneca East 10-yard line, and on third down with six yards to go, Aaron Lamoreaux found his younger brother Ben for touchdown. Wright’s PAT was blocked, making the score 34-20 with 7:01 showing.
From there it was all Seneca East, as the Tigers tallied three more scores before the final whistle.
“We came out and did well early,” South Central coach Wayne Hinkle said. “They had some injuries and changed what they were going to do. We scouted them and watched them. They threw the ball 75 percent of the time, but then lose their quarterback.”
Seneca East’s starting quarterback Brennan Martin was out due to a leg injury suffered in a car accident last week.
“They wore us down and beat on us,” Hinkle said of Seneca East’s rushing attack.
The Tiger finished with 468 yards on the ground, with just 24 yards through the air.
“We have some athletes, though. If we give these kids a chance to make big plays, they are going to make big plays. (Murphy) returned on kick for a touchdown and returned two others really well.”
“(Josh) Bonet is really good one, too. We do have kids that are playmakers. But we had too many drops tonight. We had chanced to keep drives alive, but we missed on those.”
The Trojans recorded 147 yards rushing and 68 passing.
Seneca East coach Ed Phillips gave all the credit to his offensive line.
“They just played lights-out football. We really just leaned on our offensive line the whole time.”
And it certainly showed, as the Tigers scored all eight touchdowns on the ground.
“If our offensive line could run a counter every play they would and they’re good at it. We had a lot of guys that touched the ball tonight. We like to get a lot of people involved and that’s what we did tonight.”
South Central will be on the road again next week as they travel to take on the Rittman Indians.
“Our kids will bounce back and they’ll play great next week,” Hinkle said. | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/Football/2016/08/27/Seneca-East-takes-off-it-2nd-half-downs-South-Central-54-20.html | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.norwalkreflector.com/612ae7374bd049a43aeb6f48ebe6e030b66cf3fb30f1401fdd89d3c6ba1b04da.json |
[] | 2016-08-27T04:49:36 | null | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | HENRIETTA TWP. — Bryce Ehrhardt made the most of his first start under center.
The senior rushed for 105 yards and three scores and passed for 76 yards | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.norwalkreflector.com%2FFootball%2F2016%2F08%2F27%2FChargers-roll-to-another-big-win-in-season-opener.html.json | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/image/2016/08/26/x720_q60/Edison-football-2-1.jpg | en | null | Chargers roll to another big win in season opener | null | null | www.norwalkreflector.com | The senior rushed for 105 yards and three scores and passed for 76 yards and two more touchdowns Friday, leading Edison to a 50-17 season-opening victory over Firelands.
“We always felt he could be a pretty good quarterback and tonight, as the game progressed, he got more and more comfortable reading the option and did what he had to do,” said Chargers coach Jim Hall. “But he'd be the first to tell you, it's the guys around him. He knows if the guys up front and backs aren't blocking, this doesn't happen.”
Edison scored the final 25 points of the game with Ehrhardt getting the blitz started with TD runs of 28 and 24 yards. He added a 12-yard scoring pass to Sam Stoll, with John-Mason Neer going over from the 3 with just under two minutes to play followed a muffed punt.
Stoll finished with 145 yards and touchdown runs of 20 and 40 yards while Ehrhardt was 6 of 13 passing with a 26-yard TD strike to Bryce Ostheimer to his credit.
“When we execute, we feel like we have athletes who can make plays,” Hall said. “If we can get our option game going, we like our chances, but it's a very disciplined game to run. Everything has to be perfect up front and everybody has to be on the same page. If you're not, it gets ugly.”
Things were got ugly quickly for the Falcons.
Ostheimer collected the first of three Edison interceptions on the second play from scrimmage and got his touchdown grab six plays later. The senior ended the game with five receptions for 66 yards.
Max Soviak set up the 20-yard Stoll scoring run with an interception and Jared Tomson scooped up a fumble that led to a 9-yard Ehrhardt touchdown run.
Stoll got his second touchdown with 46 seconds remaining in the half, sandwiched between a 60-yard Nick Denney touchdown run and a 36-yard Ethan Hayes field goal.
Denney pulled Firelands to within one score of the head with a 55-yard scoring scamper with 9:35 left in the third quarter, but Ehrhardt got the Edison final scoring push started five minutes later.
“We kind of went away from some of the things that we had success with, trying some other things,” Hall said. “We just kind of challenged our kids. We told them we can run this offense against anybody if we execute, and we started playing hard and playing lower and did a much better job of running our offense from the middle of the third quarter on.”
The Chargers piled up 433 yards total offense on the opening night of the season, while the Falcons finished with 294, but Denney accounted for 198 yards on 13 carries.
“He's a good back,” Hall said of Denney. “On a few occasions, we had everything bottled up and he still was able to bounce it out to the backside. And I think that's a good football team.
“Up front, they were physical and ran some really nice schemes that we obviously weren't prepared for. We've got a lot of work in front of us, but we can shore those things up.” | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/Football/2016/08/27/Chargers-roll-to-another-big-win-in-season-opener.html | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.norwalkreflector.com/85d3009d0166dc18b17dcf0b4099394fc1831a6e27dd46c73639d2a3fdcb52b3.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:12:27 | null | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | FREMONT — Pennie M. Myers, 55, of Fremont and formerly of Norwalk, died Wednesday at Toledo Hospital.
Funeral arrangements will be announced by Walker Funeral | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.norwalkreflector.com%2FObituary%2F2016%2F08%2F24%2FPennie-M-Myers.html.json | http://www.norwalkreflector.com | en | null | Pennie M. Myers | null | null | www.norwalkreflector.com | Pennie M. Myers
FREMONT — Pennie M. Myers, 55, of Fremont and formerly of Norwalk, died Wednesday at Toledo Hospital. | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/Obituary/2016/08/24/Pennie-M-Myers.html | en | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | www.norwalkreflector.com/81d4c8e689be9b4185d2dd1bbf31664f8d63cdfdc314fb8a994a0322443227e9.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T20:50:25 | null | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | I've been halfheartedly trying to break myself of my long-standing habit of scribbling the first draft of columns in longhand.
But I'm cutting myself some slack | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.norwalkreflector.com%2FFootball%2F2016%2F08%2F29%2FFor-Browns-fans-hope-springs-infernal.html.json | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/image/2016/08/28/x720_q60/Browns-fan-shot.jpg | en | null | For Browns fans, hope springs infernal | null | null | www.norwalkreflector.com | But I'm cutting myself some slack with this one. When you're writing about the Cleveland Browns, cursive seems fitting.
For Cleveland fans susceptible to PDSD — post-debacle stress disorder — it's important to manage expectations at this time of year. I don't make the rules of the sporting universe, but I've lived long enough to know Pollyanna is a Pittsburgh Steelers fan.
Followers of less fraught franchises can afford to eagerly handicap the season in hopes that this is their year. We denizens of Browns Nation — we're a good people, just very sad — must gird our minds and spirits with whatever will get us through it.
I shoot for stoic fatalism with a side of gallows humor. Success means not shouting at the television.
Sports Illustrated helpfully set the tone last week when its NFL preview issue — the one with the Steelers on the cover — landed in my mailbox. That venerable arbiter of football fortunes predicted a 1-15 season for Cleveland.
While I cling to fatalism, SI goes straight to nihilism. But then they're the experts.
It's worth noting that the magazine predicts the Pittsburgh faithful will also end the season as losers. In the Super Bowl.
But still I plopped down in front of the television on Friday night with the dog (he doesn't know any better) to watch the Browns play. Old habits.
It probably wasn't a good omen that the Bud Light I was sipping was adorned with a Steelers logo. The bartender who rang up the 12-pack warned me the cans were skunky.
In any event, the third of the four preseason games in the NFL is commonly referred to as a dress rehearsal, because teams use it for an extended test of the units expected to be on the field when the regular season starts. That was Friday night for Cleveland and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
The Browns looked terrible for the most part and got blown out, so they're good to go. But at least their costumes were colorful.
That reality check notwithstanding, it's a little more challenging than usual these days to keep that Cleveland state of mind. This is the year of LeBron, after all, and baseball's Indians sit atop their division deep into August.
Normally that latter fact might feel like the setup for another big letdown to come. But LeBron James and the Cavaliers shattered Cleveland's title curse. Surely that changes things beyond basketball, right?
The aforementioned Sports Illustrated picked up on that theme in June when it bookended its piece on the Cavs' unlikely comeback triumph with a feature on the Indians' promising summer. It's oh-so-tempting to buy into the notion that the spell has been broken but good.
If you followed along during the Cavaliers' big moment, you know the power of a simple exhortation.
Believe.
That word was everywhere. Now the Browns have come along with a postscript.
Within Reason.
Even Sports Illustrated wrapped up its package on the Cavaliers' triumph and Indians' hopes with a check-in on the Browns. The headline might as well have been: Um, no.
But if you dare, Cleveland fans, let your imaginations run wild for a second. If a crowd numbering well into seven figures turned out for a party celebrating a basketball championship, just think what would happen if the Browns somehow restored their one-time glory.
I remember being in Cleveland in the late 1980s when Bernie Kosar and company had their team on the brink. The city was flat-out vibrating.
The spirit of that fan base is weary, but at heart Cleveland is a Browns town. If there were ever a football championship to celebrate there, people would have to park their cars in Ashtabula and walk in. If the Browns ever ...
Sorry. I'm back.
Truth is, I'm not really a believer in curses. There has been bad luck and bad timing, certainly, but the Browns' long-running futility results most of all from employing (and being owned by) too many people who were bad at their jobs.
That can change. Perhaps the new regime will be the one.
But for now, I'll leave you with a thought that will serve any self-respecting Browns fan well. Go Tribe.
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[] | 2016-08-26T13:13:51 | null | 2016-08-22T00:00:00 | WASHINGTON — The Justice Department is phasing out its use of corporate-run prisons, after concluding its experiment in privatization failed to reduce costs and assure the safety | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.norwalkreflector.com%2FNation%2F2016%2F08%2F22%2FJustice-Department-will-phase-out-private-prisons.html.json | http://norwalkreflector.com | en | null | Justice Department will phase out private prisons | null | null | www.norwalkreflector.com | Deputy Attorney General Sally Q. Yates said the government is “beginning the process of reducing — and ultimately ending — our use of privately operated prisons” by not renewing contracts for 14 such facilities, most of which are in Texas or elsewhere across the South.
Prison reformers hailed the move as a positive step toward ending the era of mass incarceration. The idea of corporations building and operating prisons for government took off in the 1980s and 1990s when tough-on-crime policies swelled the nation’s prison population.
From 1980 to its peak in 2013, the federal prison population grew from 25,000 to 219,000. By then, about 30,000, or 15 percent, were held in the corporate-run prisons.
But the number of federal inmates dropped by about 22,000 over the last two years, and Obama administration officials have questioned the value of using privately run facilities.
An inspector general’s report released last week found “more safety and security incidents per capita” at the corporate-run prisons, compared with those run by the Bureau of Prisons.
Citing the recent report, Yates said that while “private prisons served an important role during a difficult period … time has shown that they compared poorly to our own bureau facilities.”
“They simply do not provide the same level of correctional services, programs and resources; they do not save substantially on costs, and … they do not maintain the same level of safety and security,” she said.
The gradual phase-out would reduce the total private-prison population to fewer than 14,000 inmates by May, she said.
The decision does not affect privately run facilities that are used to hold migrants suspected of immigration violations.
Marc Mauer, executive director of the Sentencing Project, hailed the decision as a “major milestone in the movement away from mass incarceration.”
He said the advent of private prisons helped fuel the “unprecedented growth in incarceration.”
“It has been a stain on our democracy to permit profit-making entities to be handed the responsibility of making determinations of individual liberty,” Mauer said.
Todd R. Clear, a prison policy expert at the Rutgers School of Criminal Justice, agreed that profits played a role in the growth of the prison population.
“As long as we have people making money off of prisons, the ability to make sound prison policy is distorted by the profit motive,” he said. “Getting them out of the picture is a necessary step in getting the prison numbers reduced.”
While the Justice Department may be backing away from private prisons, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Agency recently signed a four-year contract with CCA to build and maintain detention facilities in Texas to hold asylum seekers.
The surge in Central American families crossing the border prompted U.S. officials to seek new facilities to hold them while their claims were heard.
Some Democrats on Capitol Hill have questioned this growing reliance on corporate facilities for holding immigrants.
Sen. Patrick J. Leahy, D-Vt., called Thursday’s announcement “an important first step in addressing this unacceptable situation, but it is not enough. We must insist that these changes are adopted by all federal agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security, which relies heavily on private prisons even for housing vulnerable women and children. Incarceration should not be a for-profit business.”
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[] | 2016-08-26T13:15:35 | null | 2016-08-22T00:00:00 | Police seized beer and alcohol from the pickup truck that was driven up a guy wire in Norwalk.
Blake T. Ruff, 18, of 2100 Sleepy Hollow Road, Milan, was charged with | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.norwalkreflector.com%2FLaw-Enforcement%2F2016%2F08%2F22%2FTruck-goes-up-guy-wire.html.json | http://norwalkreflector.com/image/2016/08/22/x720_q60/Truck-on-guy-wire-MAIN.jpg | en | null | Truck goes up guy wire in Norwalk | null | null | www.norwalkreflector.com | Blake T. Ruff, 18, of 2100 Sleepy Hollow Road, Milan, was charged with failure to control, possession of alcohol under the age of 21, possession of marijuana and possession of marijuana paraphernalia.
Officers seized an “open bottle of Jack Daniel’s” and several cans of beer in a cooler which was in the truck, Norwalk Police Capt. Mike Conney said.
The accident happened at 8:05 p.m. Saturday at the intersection of Grove Avenue and East Main Street.
Ruff started to turn onto Grove when he apparently was going too fast, went off the left side and the red Ford F-250 truck went up the guy wire, Conney said.
“He said he was going a little bit too fast,” he added.
The police report doesn’t indicate how fast Ruff was going. Conney said based on the skid marks on the road, it appears the driver was going too fast to make the turn.
The speed limit on East Main Street in that area is 35 mph. It is is 25 mph on Grove Avenue.
“You sure shouldn’t take that turn at 35 or 25,” Conney said.
When the Norwalk Fire Department arrived at 8:11 p.m., the front of the truck was about seven feet off the ground while the rear bumper was resting on the ground. Firefighters said they used stabilizer jacks and cribbing to secure the vehicle before helping the two occupants out of the truck.
Conney said the passenger wasn’t charged. No injuries were reported.
Norb’s North Side Services towed the truck from the scene. The damage scale was unknown. | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/Law-Enforcement/2016/08/22/Truck-goes-up-guy-wire.html | en | 2016-08-22T00:00:00 | www.norwalkreflector.com/aa5ab0baff1d60ca79e14d24585f1d2fd5daafbc585bf24163fdea554aef972d.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:15:40 | null | 2016-08-07T00:00:00 | Two corrections officers and an inmate sustained minor head injuries when the suspect reportedly acted aggressively toward one of the guards.
The suspected incident | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.norwalkreflector.com%2FLaw-Enforcement%2F2016%2F08%2F20%2FHoward-Angry-inmate-threatens-C-O-with-broom.html.json | http://norwalkreflector.com/image/2016/08/07/x720_q60/Jonathan-Reed-3.jpg | en | null | Angry inmate threatens deputy with broom | null | null | www.norwalkreflector.com | The suspected incident involving inmate Jonathan Reed, 24, of 319 Keefer St., Willard, happened about 9 a.m. Friday in the Huron County Jail. Huron County Sheriff Dane Howard said the suspect is accused of threatening a corrections officer with a broom.
“He got one and got angry and made an aggressive movement toward the corrections officer,” the sheriff said. “It took some other corrections officers to get (Reed) under control.
“Two of the corrections officers were injured,” Howard said, referring to Casey Kidd and Michael Grable. “All three received minor injuries at the time.”
It’s unknown why Reed became angry. Inmates have access to brooms since they are required to clean their cells.
“One (officer) received a bruise and bump to the back of the head,” the sheriff added. “They didn’t feel the need to go to the E.R.”
The jail nurse evaluated Reed and the two officers.
Howard said although inmates may have various issues, “they don’t have the right to attack one of my corrections officers.”
“He (Reed) will be facing criminal charges soon,” the sheriff said.
Once jail staff members complete their reports about Friday’s incident, they will be forwarded to the Norwalk Law Director’s Office for the consideration of charges.
The Willard Police Department transported Reed to the jail July 26. He is charged with persistent disorderly conduct and aggravated menacing in connection with an incident that same day, according to jail and Norwalk Municipal Court records.
Grable and Kidd are veterans. Howard said his office attempts to hire as many people with military backgrounds as possible, noting their experience could have helped them defend themselves Friday. Grable is a retired master sergeant with the U.S. Air Force.
“Casey currently is in the Army Reserves. Grable retired after a career with the Air Force,” the sheriff said.
“Both are young in this career. This unfortunately is what they’ll face (as corrections officers),” Howard added. | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/Law-Enforcement/2016/08/20/Howard-Angry-inmate-threatens-C-O-with-broom.html | en | 2016-08-07T00:00:00 | www.norwalkreflector.com/9a81075880eb5fd8345dc9e220d9c4ee0200c3cf4c828dbe18b58b6888dd4145.json |
[] | 2016-08-27T00:49:32 | null | 2016-08-07T00:00:00 | A driver who fled from police and then wrecked his vehicle was among 15 suspects who were indicted Friday.
Michael C. Williams, 35, of Sebring, Fla., was charged with | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.norwalkreflector.com%2FCourts%2F2016%2F08%2F26%2FGrand-jury-indicts-15-1.html.json | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/image/2016/08/07/x720_q60/Michael-C-Williams-2.jpg | en | null | Huron County grand jury indicts 15 | null | null | www.norwalkreflector.com | Michael C. Williams, 35, of Sebring, Fla., was charged with failure to comply with the order or signal of a police officer. The charge is in connection with a July 20 pursuit involving the Norwalk Police Department.
“The Norwalk police tried to pull over a vehicle that had an expired plate,” Huron County Prosecutor Daivia Kasper said.
The chase started in the northern end of Norwalk. Kasper said the pursuit went through several business parking lots, causing many drivers to pull over so they could avoid collisions.
Williams drove on Norwood Avenue, which becomes Ridge Road outside of the city limits. Kasper said the defendant crashed into a corn field south of Hasbrock Road.
“He said he had warrants out of Florida,” the prosecutor added.
The other defendants and their charges are:
• Brian S. Armstrong, 26, of 14 1/2 W. League St., on two counts of trafficking in oxycodone in connection with July 21 and 22 controlled drug buys.
• Brian D. Cowley Jr., 27, of 56 Jefferson St., Lot 16, on trafficking in heroin in connection with a June 13 controlled drug buy.
• Charles E. Dixon, 24, of 1920 Murray Road, New London, on burglary in connection with a June 21 incident.
• Thomas E. Grubbs, 31, of Coldwater, Mich., on trafficking in marijuana and possession of criminal tools, both in connection with a July 7 controlled drug buy.
• Randy S. Hamilton, 48, of 5498 Griffin Road, New London, on intimidation of a witness in connection with an Oct. 5 incident.
• Jason M. Hamm, 36, of 321 South Norwalk Road, on one count of disrupting public service and two charges of domestic violence, all in connection with a July 22 incident.
• Kurt C. Landis, 28, of Northwood, on possession of methamphetamine in connection with a June 2 incident.
• Jack J. Leimeister, 24, of 25 Welton Ave., on tampering with evidence in connection with an Aug. 8 incident.
• Douglas A. McCourt, 51, of Wellington, on driving under the influence of alcohol or a drug of abuse in connection with a June 22 traffic stop. According to the indictment, he was charged with a specification that alleges that “within 20 years of committing this offense, (McCourt) previously has been convicted or pleaded guilty to five or more equivalent offenses.”
• Lucia E. Perry, 32, of Mansfield, on possession of heroin in connection with a July 17 incident.
• Sharnell Mary-Lynn Schmidt, 24, of Coldwater, Mich., on trafficking in marijuana in connection with a July 7 controlled drug buy.
• Donovan Sparkman, 20, of 101 1/2 Maple St., Willard, on receiving stolen property in connection with a June 15 credit card-related incident.
• David M. Thomas, 24, of 60 S. Linwood Ave., on possession of buprenorphine in connection with a July 22 incident.
In other action Friday, grand jurors transferred the following first-degree misdemeanor case to Norwalk Municipal Court for further, possible prosecution:
• Norman J. Morse, 24, of 100 S. Main St., Lot 19, North Fairfield, on criminal damaging and aggravated menacing, both in connection with a July 4 incident. | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/Courts/2016/08/26/Grand-jury-indicts-15-1.html | en | 2016-08-07T00:00:00 | www.norwalkreflector.com/55cdff6d2d15ed323c74ba666070d537e73db85820bd4c6eeed1730dc1a283a6.json |
[] | 2016-08-27T02:49:28 | null | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | NORWALK TOWNSHIP — The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Norwalk Post is investigating a minor injury crash involving a passenger vehicle. The crash occurred at 7:08 p.m. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.norwalkreflector.com%2FFire-EMS%2F2016%2F08%2F26%2FInjury-crash-on-Ridge-Road.html.json | http://www.norwalkreflector.com | en | null | Alcohol is suspected in Friday's injury crash | null | null | www.norwalkreflector.com | Ricardo Juan Silva, 26, of Norwalk, was driving a 1995 Toyota Corolla that sustained disabling damage in the crash and was towed by Fitzgerald’s Towing. He was treated on the scene by North Central EMS. Silva was not wearing his seatbelt at the time of the crash.
Silva was traveling northbound on New State Road and lost control of the vehicle in the curve at Ridge Road. The vehicle went off the right side of the road and struck a mailbox on the driver’s side and a utility pole on the passenger side.
Alcohol is suspected but no charges have been filed as the crash remains under investigation. Assisting agencies included North Central EMS, Norwalk Fire Department and Fitzgerald’s Towing. | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/Fire-EMS/2016/08/26/Injury-crash-on-Ridge-Road.html | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.norwalkreflector.com/7c49df7faaa35e63689182080dd588bee77f18bed5731e4497e395f9267d168c.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:09:32 | null | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | Norwalk City Schools is being proactive with the quality of drinking water in schools.
After voluntarily testing 78 various drinking fountains and faucets in the district | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.norwalkreflector.com%2FEducation%2F2016%2F08%2F24%2FFive-of-Norwalk-s-six-schools-fail-lead-water-tests.html.json | http://www.norwalkreflector.com | en | null | Five of Norwalk's six schools fail lead-water tests | null | null | www.norwalkreflector.com | After voluntarily testing 78 various drinking fountains and faucets in the district earlier this month, it was learned that 10 samples had lead levels in excess of 15 ppb. Those results prompted the district to replace a number of faucets and fixtures and send home a letter with students on Wednesday, said Superintendent George Fisk.
Here were the results:
• Maplehurst Elementary had 10 tests, two of which were flagged for having results at 15 PPB or higher.
• League Elementary had eight tests, one of which was flagged.
• Main Street Intermediate had nine tests, five of which were flagged.
• Pleasant Elementary had 13 tests, one of which was flagged.
• Norwalk Middle School had seven tests, one of which was flagged.
• Norwalk High School had 31 tests, all of which were in the safe level.
A copy of a press release about this matter from Huron County Public Health is posted on this website.
Below is the letter, as well at question-and-answer sheet that accompanied it:
Dear Norwalk Families:
Throughout the 2015-2016 school year there were a number of national news reports concerning the quality of drinking water in schools. These stories indicated that aging school facilities across the country may contain drinking fountains and plumbing fixtures contributing to lead levels higher than the EPA action level of 15 parts per billion (ppb).
In an effort to maintain a safe environment for all of our children and staff, the Norwalk City School District completed a voluntary testing sample of district water fixtures on August 15th. On August 19th, the results of the testing showed that of the 78 drinking fountains and faucets sampled, 10 of the samples had lead levels in excess of the 15 ppb. In response to these results, all affected water fountain and faucets were immediately shutdown. As an added precaution, the district has also shutdown all similar water fixtures.
As of today, many of the identified drinking fountains and faucets have been replaced or will be replaced in the upcoming days. We will work extensively with the City of Norwalk and Huron County Public Health (HCPH) to ensure our students and staff have access to the safest water possible. We are providing safe sources of drinking water for student and staff in areas where drinking fountains have been shutdown. Students are also permitted to bring their own water bottles until further notice. Going forward we will be partnering with HCPH to retest the district’s water fixtures and fountains to ensure our water complies with EPA standards for lead levels. The Norwalk City School District will also now engage in voluntary yearly testing of our drinking water. We have included a FAQ with this letter to answer some of the questions you may have concerning lead contamination.
Please do not hesitate to contact me at 419-668-2779 to discuss any questions you may have. We are currently working with our partners to make local blood lead level testing available; dates and times are to be determined. Specific information about testing locations, dates, and times will be available to parents as soon as details are finalized. We will continue to keep you informed regarding this issue.
Sincerely,
George E. Fisk
Superintendent
Norwalk City School District
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Norwalk City Schools – Lead in Drinking Water – August 24, 2016
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is lead?
a. Lead is a naturally occurring bluish-gray metal found in small amounts in the earth’s crust. Lead in soil and water usually occurs from natural sources in the ground, or when lead settles out of the air.
b. It is common for some plumbing systems to contain lead, which is colorless, tasteless, and unscented.
2. What are the health effects of lead?
a. Lead in drinking water is particularly concerning because even small amounts of lead can cause learning and behavior problems, anemia, and effects on growth and hearing.
b. Adults are less likely to be harmed by lead in water.
3. Why is there lead in school drinking water at Norwalk City Schools?
a. In the City of Norwalk, water is supplied by the Norwalk Municipal Water System and normally contains minimal amounts of lead before it reaches Norwalk schools and homes. In 2016, water in 30 private residences supplied by the Norwalk Municipal Water System were tested for lead in the drinking water. Results indicated that Norwalk City’s water is compliant with the Lead and Copper Rule.
b. However, some plumbing materials found in schools, such as pipes, fountains/fixtures, and solder have parts containing lead. In general, older parts contain more lead than newer parts. Lead is released into tap water from these materials through a process called leaching when water is in contact with these materials over time.
4. How much lead is in the drinking water at my child’s school?
a. Norwalk City Schools tested for lead in drinking water at Maplehurst Elementary, League Elementary, Main Street Intermediate, Pleasant Elementary, Norwalk Middle School, and Norwalk High School. A total of 78 water fountains and sinks were tested; the amount of lead in the water varied by school and location within each school.
b. 8% of samples taken returned samples positive for lead.
5. How were samples collected?
a. Samples were collected at schools by Pardee Environmental.
b. The number of samples taken exceeded the EPA’s recommendations.
c. These procedures recommended that first-draw samples be collected at a fixture such as a sink faucet or water fountain to assess lead levels in the water.
d. Drinking water was found to be in excess of Ohio EPA guidelines.
6. What does the government say about how much lead is acceptable in water?
a. The EPA has established guidelines for lead in school drinking water of 15 parts per billion (ppb).
b. The EPA recommends that when this level is exceeded, steps should be taken to limit exposure or reduce lead in school drinking water.
7. What is the Norwalk City School District doing about this issue?
a. Testing was performed on August 15, 2016 and results were received August 19, 2016.
b. Because several samples were taken from the same water line, the assumption at this time is that the lead issue is within the fixtures, for example, sinks and drinking fountains, NOT the plumbing system or pipes.
c. Norwalk City Schools shut down 100% of affected fixtures (i.e. water fountains, sinks) on August 19, 2016.
d. Replacement parts or fixtures for all affected fixtures were ordered on August 19th and were replaced immediately as they arrived.
e. When school started on August 22, water was provided to students in coolers from unaffected fixtures. Norwalk City School District also encourages parents with any concerns to supply their children with water bottles from home.
f. Fixtures similar in type to those affected by the issue will remain offline and will be replaced within two weeks.
g. Each source of water in the affected school buildings will be retested within two weeks.
h. Norwalk City School District is working in collaboration with Huron County Public Health, Fisher-Titus Medical Center, and the City of Norwalk to resolve the issue.
8. What can I do about this issue?
a. Blood testing is the most useful available measure for assessing lead exposure in children. Turn-around time for filter paper testing is approximately 7 days.
b. Children aged 6 and under, as well as pregnant or nursing women should be tested for blood lead levels, as they are the groups most sensitive to the health effects of lead. Older children may be tested if parents choose to do so.
c. Local testing will be provided by Huron County Public Health during the week of August 29; dates and times are TBD. Primary care physicians will also offer blood lead testing. Specific information about testing locations, dates, and times will be available to parents as soon as details are finalized.
9. Where can I go for more information?
a. The Norwalk City School District’s webpage at www.norwalktruckers.net will be updated with information about the situation as it further develops.
b. Huron County Public Health’s website at www.huroncohealth.com/lead contains information about the health effects of lead and recommendations for lead testing. If you have specific health-related questions, the health department can be reached at 419-668-1652. | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/Education/2016/08/24/Five-of-Norwalk-s-six-schools-fail-lead-water-tests.html | en | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | www.norwalkreflector.com/1af79c96e04bd4ec468a3700763351d6342a10a73a2f50e3b273184556a8e791.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T22:50:34 | null | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | 155 The number of minutes the Norwalk Truckers and St. Paul Flyers football games were delayed. The Truckers waited on the junior high games to wrap up | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.norwalkreflector.com%2FSports%2F2016%2F08%2F29%2FGo-Figure-1.html.json | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/image/2016/08/29/x720_q60/Seth-Bailey.jpg | en | null | Norwalk Reflector: Go Figure! | null | null | www.norwalkreflector.com | 4 The number of touchdowns Willard quarterback Ethan Daub threw against Margaretta on Friday — equaling his season total from a year ago. He threw for 309 yards after completing 20 of 30 passes. He also added a 78-yard touchdown in Willard’s season-opening, 31-24 win over Margaretta.
1 The point scoring difference between Edison and Liberty Center at the Seneca East Invitational on Saturday. Edison claimed first place in the boys Orange Division during the Saturday morning race. Daniel Lambert ran a 17:22.21 while teammate Tyler Coon ran a 17:22.57 to finish in third and fourth place. The Chargers finished with 78 points to take the team title.
38 The number of assists St. Paul junior Rachel Bleile had in the Lady Flyers’ opener against South Central. They won with scores of 25-18, 25-19 and 25-17.
4-0 The record of the Lady Trucker tennis team, who is also 2-0 in the Northern Ohio League. Brook Fries won the second singles on Friday against Port Clinton in dominating fashion 6-1 and 6-0.
5 Aces from Plymouth’s Sarah Simmons in Saturday’s match versus Mansfield Christian. The Big Red started the season 3-0 after going 0-14 last season.
15th Overall finish for Norwalk sophomore Chris Mohr at the Seneca East Invitational. He crossed the finish line in 17:26.
4 Number of goals Edison’s Savanna Smith scored in a 5-5 tie with Rossford. Smith received assists from Jillian Danda, Sophie Clark and Shelby Pruitt. Coley Branum scored unassited with 11 minutes remaining to tie the match.
288 Total number of yards Plymouth’s Dylan Carroll and Seth Bailey combined for in the big Red’s 39-19 win over Buckeye Central in Week 1. Plymouth recorded 416 rushing yards on 53 carries. The duo also combined for five touchdowns.
208 Number of yards for St. Paul running back Derek Gross in the Flyers’ 34-0 win over Sandusky St. Mary’s on Saturday evening. He reached the end zone twice including an 89-yard score.
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[] | 2016-08-27T14:49:44 | null | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | COLUMBUS — Gryphon Auction Group has been appointed as Special Master to complete the auction of two suburban single family homes in the greater Columbus area — one in | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.norwalkreflector.com%2FBusiness%2F2016%2F08%2F27%2FPair-of-foreclosure-auctions-to-be-conducted-by-private-auctioneer.html.json | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/image/2016/08/27/x720_q60/unnamed-2-jpg-6.jpg | en | null | Pair of foreclosure auctions to be conducted by private auctioneer | null | null | www.norwalkreflector.com | Both properties are offered for online auction now through Sept. 22 at www.gryphonusa.com. Bidders who prefer to bid live may do so on the final day of the offering by contacting the auctioneer.
The first property is a 3BR/2BA ranch style home on 8 acres at 6455 London Groveport Road in Grove City appraised at $300,000, with a minimum bid of $240,000.
The second is a 4BR/2BA Colonial at 6110 Holiday Lane, Dublin, appraised at $240,000 with a minimum bid of $159,850.
The foreclosure auction of real estate by private auctioneer is not new in Ohio. However the process has recently been streamlined under Ohio Sub HB 390 which passed in May and was signed by Gov. John Kasich in late June. Key modifications allow for selling online only as well as defining the role of Private Selling Officers who would be qualified to undertake the auctions across the state.
"This change is long overdue in Ohio. Privatizing foreclosure auctions will let the courts and creditors get properties sold more quickly and efficiently than simply running the auction through the local sheriff’s department benefiting both the consumer and the creditor," said Richard Kruse, president of Gryphon USA and a state qualified Private Selling Officer.
Individuals seeking information may visit www.GryphonUSA.com or call Richard Kruse at 614-885-0020 and rfk@gryphonusa.com. | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/Business/2016/08/27/Pair-of-foreclosure-auctions-to-be-conducted-by-private-auctioneer.html | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.norwalkreflector.com/03d7e0f0c2214bf9492746dabc5e95d2b88a876756474bbb3600aacdd0a7d03a.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:14:47 | null | 2016-08-22T00:00:00 | It was a good outing for the Flyer cross country teams on Monday, as they swept the Northwest Ohio Catholic Schools Association meet at Veteran’s Memorial Lake Park. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.norwalkreflector.com%2FCross-Country%2F2016%2F08%2F22%2FSt-Paul-dominates-NWO.html.json | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/image/2016/08/22/x720_q60/St-Paul-Cross-Country-1.jpg | en | null | St. Paul dominates NWOSCA | null | null | www.norwalkreflector.com | The Flyers tallied 50 points, as St. Wendelin took second with 62, followed by St. Joe’s 64, St. Mary’s 79, Cardinal Stritch 97 and St. Peter’s 154.
St. Paul’s Jared Arnold took second overall with a time of 17:15 and John Dowdell claimed seventh at 19:08
Lady Flyer freshman Lily Dowdell finished clocked in at 20:43 for first on the varsity girls’ side, while Rachel Beat finished fourth at 21:54 and Anne Ware sixth at 23:03.
The St. Paul girls’ junior high team notched first with 36 points. St. Mary’s scored 42, as St. Wendelin finished with 67 and St. Peter’s 77.
The Flyer boys’ junior high team also won first place over St. Wendelin, St. Joe’s, Tiffin Calvert and St. Mary’s.
St. Paul will compete at Seneca East on Saturday at 9 a.m. in a non-league race.
RESULTS
Varsity Boys
St. Paul: 2. Jared Arnold 17:15; 7. John Dowdell 19:08; 11. Sam Sigsworth 19:20; 12. Noah Avendano 19:36; 18. Brandon McCall 20:18; Owen Duncan 20:33; Luke Cecolli 21:17.
Varsity Girls
St. Paul: 1. Lily Dowdell 20:43; 4. Rachel Beat 21:54; 6. Anne Ware 23:03; 13. Ally Brown 24:09; 19. Alexandra Abel 24:48; 20. Mandi Bocock 25:17; 22. Abby Fitzgerald 25:21.
Junior High Boys
St. Paul: 2. Ryan Gross 12:52; 5. Collin Liedorff 13:59; 8. Anthony Cefalu 14:25; 15. Michael Howerton 16:10; 19. Stephen McHale 17:29; 22. Joseph Nill 17:57; 25. Jefferson Fair 22:28.
Junior High Girls
St. Paul: 2. Kylie McDonnell 14:57; 6. Claire Cecolli 15:32; 8. Dana Sumpter 15:52; 11. Emma Lukasko 16:10; 14. Olivia Hosack 16:16; 17. Julianne Colvin 16:43; 25. Madisyn Cook 18:25. | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/Cross-Country/2016/08/22/St-Paul-dominates-NWO.html | en | 2016-08-22T00:00:00 | www.norwalkreflector.com/d421961af4228eb3fe6446d6da4fd89d5762fdc54872aa8864492d5affd59a47.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T16:50:57 | null | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | A $500 grant from the Walmart Foundation will allow the Friends of the Huron County Airport to restore one of their hangars, which is badly in need of a paint job. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.norwalkreflector.com%2FLocal%2F2016%2F08%2F30%2FFriends-of-the-Huron-County-Airport.html.json | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/image/2016/08/29/x720_q60/Friends-of-the-Airport.jpg | en | null | Walmart grant goes toward airport paint job | null | null | www.norwalkreflector.com | “We’re trying to put a focus on the airport—people coming in, going out,” said Dan LeClair, president of the Friends of the Airport. “That building is in kind of poor shape, and it’s one of the first things that incoming people see.”
Although the airport is controlled by the county, they rely on outside grants and fuel sales for much of their funding according to board member Randy Birchfield.
“Most airports in this state get funding from their community. Because it’s part of their division, part of their county,” LeClair added. “So we’re doing what the county should be doing, taking care of their own building. We have to help out the county, help out the authority and make the place look nice.
“Nancee helped us to apply to the Walmart community grant fund, which they have nationwide, as a nonprofit organization.”
Nancee Seitz is the local Walmart’s community outreach coordinator. LeClair originally contacted Seitz looking for a donation to the Friends of the Airport, which is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, but was advised to apply for the grant fund instead.
After filling out forms regarding the nonprofit’s goals, the Friends of the Huron County Airport were approved. LeClair finally received a check from Walmart on Monday—thanking everyone, Seitz especially, for the opportunity.
“There’s a lot of money that comes in via the airport, via aircraft. We just feel that by improving the airport, we increase potential for economic growth, future economic growth here—bringing more people in,” he said. | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/Local/2016/08/30/Friends-of-the-Huron-County-Airport.html | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.norwalkreflector.com/8c44f09b2f36cce32748de60f96117ebd7b15a6a9f0ccefdace73b6c905758f4.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T18:49:45 | null | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | Here are pictures and information from the Huron County Jail regarding new inmates for Aug. 25, | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.norwalkreflector.com%2FLaw-Enforcement%2F2016%2F08%2F26%2FNew-inmates-at-the-Huron-County-Jail-Aug-23-2016-1.html.json | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/image/2016/08/26/x720_q60/Courtney-L-Sweet.jpg | en | null | New inmates at the Huron County Jail, Aug. 25, 2016 | null | null | www.norwalkreflector.com | New inmates at the Huron County Jail, Aug. 25, 2016
Here are pictures and information from the Huron County Jail regarding new inmates for Aug. 25, 2016: | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/Law-Enforcement/2016/08/26/New-inmates-at-the-Huron-County-Jail-Aug-23-2016-1.html | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.norwalkreflector.com/bbc4888b3382e2ba93e9679ce41b4b4036cc27ee7df647dafa44459beced38db.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:11:22 | null | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | Aug. 24, 1940
The top stories in the Norwalk Reflector-Herald on this date 76 years | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.norwalkreflector.com%2FHistory%2F2016%2F08%2F24%2FMunitions-are-being-made-in-local-factory.html.json | http://norwalkreflector.com | en | null | Body of inmate here is unclaimed | null | null | www.norwalkreflector.com | The top stories in the Norwalk Reflector-Herald on this date 76 years ago:
Munitions are being made in local factory
At the Stewart woodwork factory here, munitions, it is stated, are being manufactured for the government. The products are tent poles and similar equipment.
While there is little chance of Norwalk landing a large munitions factory, it is given out that sub-contracts can be let here that would mean much to the community. While facilities for turning out metal products are somewhat lacking here, the city has important facilities for making wood articles necessary for war use.
Fire causes heavy loss on Weaver farm
WILLARD — Two barns, a straw stack, small buildings, a threshing outfit, quantities of hay and grain, a number of lambs and other property were destroyed by a fire on the farm of Ralph Weaver, west of here Friday. Weaver and Frank Bogner, the tenant, carry insurance.
Marilyn Myers hostess at birthday party
Little Miss Marilyn Myers was hostess at a lovely party last Thursday in celebration of her 6th birthday. During the afternoon games were played with prizes awarded in each.
Marilyn received many attractive gifts on this occasion from the following: Joan Linn, Donna Ruffing, Carol and Marlene Lonz, Carol Borden, Josephine Brown, Jacqueline Hershberger, Betty McConkey, Barbara Brown, Jane and Patty Gross, Mary Ann Moeller and Molly Ann Smith.
30 report for gird equipment at Norwalk High
Some 30 boys reported to Coach Cal Pfeiffer at Norwalk High School this morning when the public school grid tutor handed out uniforms and equipment in preparation for the opening of football practice this afternoon.
A practice session was on tap for this afternoon and if possible, Coach Pfeiffer plans on two drills per day starting tomorrow.
A number of first string candidates for the 1940 eleven are out of town at present and will not be available for practice for a week or so longer.
Body of convict here is unclaimed
There was not a known relative or friend to claim the body today of Mark Rock, 62, formerly of Bellevue, who served eight years in the London prison farm at London without receiving, a visitor, sending or receiving a letter.
He died yesterday in the prison hospital after a short illness. Rock, when sentenced in 1932 from Huron County to serve an indeterminate term up to 10 years for felonious assault. Rock was arraigned here on a sex charge and was sentenced April 6.
He was transferred from Ohio Penitentiary to the prison farm June 14, 1932, and since then has never communicated with the outside world, prison officials said.
Upon starting his sentence, he said he had a brother in Bellevue where he had lived and worked as a painter and paper hanger.
Coming Thursday -— August 25, 1888: Chafffee’s name to be placed in nomination
— Compiled by Andy Prutsok | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/History/2016/08/24/Munitions-are-being-made-in-local-factory.html | en | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | www.norwalkreflector.com/262b7677c4f312077a05b068319c35b063d44f3364564d697d5ffe0ffd0065e8.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T18:49:58 | null | 2016-04-28T00:00:00 | A Bellevue man who possessed methamphetamine while on probation avoided a prison sentence Thursday.
Justin J. Palumbo, 21, of 152 Sinclair St., earlier pleaded guilty to | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.norwalkreflector.com%2FCourts%2F2016%2F08%2F26%2FMeth-defendant-will-be-tighter-leash-on-probation.html.json | http://norwalkreflector.com/image/2016/04/28/x720_q60/c8ac5d9f-6ca4-4794-97f4-237ccf0c70ab.jpg | en | null | Meth defendant will be 'tighter leash' on probation | null | null | www.norwalkreflector.com | Justin J. Palumbo, 21, of 152 Sinclair St., earlier pleaded guilty to the Dec. 1 incident. He was on probation through Huron County Common Pleas Court for the underlying conviction of trafficking in hydrocodone.
Huron County Prosecutor Daivia Kasper said it’s obvious Palumbo continues to struggle with addiction and isn’t responsive to any further community control sanctions. Kasper, who recommended an 11-month prison sentence, said the state dismissed a probation violation.
“He already has been through a CBCF in that earlier case,” added the prosecutor, referring a form of prison which focuses on substance abuse treatment and education.
Palumbo successfully completed the four- to six-month program and was released March 30, 2014.
“In fact, he had a relapse while on probation,” Huron County Public Defender David Longo said. “He was foolishly using (meth) to avoid being dope-sick.”
Judge Jim Conway, during Thursday’s sentencing hearing, asked Palumbo why he hadn’t responded well earlier on probation and asked him how a second time would be any different. The defendant said he was being hard-headed and not thinking clearly.
Conway, who wasn’t impressed with Palumbo’s time under supervision, warned him he faces a one-year prison sentence if he violates his three years of intensively supervised probation.
Palumbo was sentenced to 30 days in the Huron County Jail. He also has a 30-day discretionary term hanging over his head and was fined $250. Palumbo also must reimburse the Huron County Sheriff’s Office $105 for drug testing.
“You need to understand you’re going to be on a tighter leash than the usual probation candidate,” Conway told Palumbo. | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/Courts/2016/08/26/Meth-defendant-will-be-tighter-leash-on-probation.html | en | 2016-04-28T00:00:00 | www.norwalkreflector.com/78dfcfef5b187b0d2ea7b637f63411feed31ed95397cceba0b9497929b14df8f.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:58:28 | null | 2016-08-23T00:00:00 | NORWALK - The St. Paul Lady Flyers’ junior setter loves to share.
On Tuesday night, Rachel Bleile was in a sharing mood and it wasn't with the South Central | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.norwalkreflector.com%2FVolleyball%2F2016%2F08%2F23%2FFlyers-open-season-with-win-over-South-Central.html.json | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/image/2016/08/23/x720_q60/St-Paul-3.jpg | en | null | Bleile spreads the wealth in St. Paul win | null | null | www.norwalkreflector.com | NORWALK - The St. Paul Lady Flyers’ junior setter loves to share.
On Tuesday night, Rachel Bleile was in a sharing mood and it wasn't with the South Central Lady Trojans. The junior collected 38 assists in the Flyers 3-0 opening-night volleyball win over the Lady Trojans that saw the Flyers take games of 25-18, 25-19 and 25-17.
What was even more impressive was the amount of hitters Bleile shared the volleyball with. Four players recorded seven or more kills. A stat St. Paul head coach Nancy Miller believes can take the Flyers a long way if they continue that trend.
“The hitters did a great job at the net and controlling that part of the game, “Miller said. “That is a real solid number for her (Bleile), but if you look across the board at the kills, I had four solid hitters up there with nice numbers.”
Senior Halle Schoen led the Flyers with 12 kills followed by junior Meghan Hedrick with eight and senior Ashley Painley and junior Tess Lepley with seven.
Bleile also led the Flyers in serving with 12 points and 2 aces while Schoen chipped in with seven points and one ace. It was the Flyers season and home opener and Miller could tell there was some jitters to begin the contest.
“I feel like we had a large number of unforced errors that were uncommon for us,” Miller said. “I thought the girls handled the pressure well and made adjustments.”
The Flyers used small runs in each game to take the match. South Central led or tied St. Paul in every contest at the midway point. But the Flyers would find a way to score and Miller credits her front row.
“I think the kids are able to create things at the net for themselves,” Miller said. “The blockers are worried about each of the hitters and they are able to spread it out across the front and keep the defense off balance.”
Senior Kaeleigh Stang added 19 digs while Schoen finished a stat-stuffing night with 10.
The Trojans lost their Firelands Conference opener after defeating Sandusky St. Mary’s on Saturday making them 1-1. Even with the loss, head coach Sara Hohler saw a lot of positives from her squad.
“The girls played very aggressive,” Hohler said. “St. Paul is a very fast team. They were able to just pull away. I am very proud of the girls and they worked incredibly hard.”
Senior Lexie Adams, junior Maddie Albert and junior Sarah Oney each led the Trojans with six kills. Albert was a perfect 22 for 22 hitting. Senior Summer Sweeting collected 18 assists and was 16 for 16 serving with one ace.
Senior Olivia Keysor was 10 for 10 with an ace and Oney was 9 for 9 with two aces. Only and Sweeting collected 15 digs while Adams added 14.
“We just have to find the consistency piece to the team,” Hohler said. “I think we will find that as the season goes along and the girls continue to grow. They are very excited to play at a high level and hopefully as the season goes on, we can build that consistency.”
The Trojans are back in action on Aug. 30 in a home match against Monroeville. The Flyers return to the court 1-0 on the same night at Plymouth.
St. Paul took the JV match 25-22 and 25-10. Megan Hammersmithhad 8 kills, Kaity Tomshack added 10 points and 2 aces and Holly Powers collected 15 digs.
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[] | 2016-08-28T16:50:05 | null | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | Norwalk City Council will be reviewing three ordinances and four resolutions during its work session at 7:30 p.m. next Tuesday, Aug. 30 at the municipal court.
The topics | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.norwalkreflector.com%2FGovernment%2F2016%2F08%2F28%2FCity-Council-to-discuss-taxes-infrastructure-resolutions-at-work-session.html.json | http://www.norwalkreflector.com | en | null | Time for sidewalk repairs | null | null | www.norwalkreflector.com | The topics vary widely, from two resolutions regarding the development of state bike routes, to a resolution related to the city’s 2017 sidewalk construction program.
Council will review resolutions for the designation of two bike routes which would travel through town, State Bike Route 30 and State Bike Route 65. According to the resolutions, the routes may change over time as new facilities are constructed to serve bicyclists.
The resolutions cite North America’s growing bicycle tourism industry, claiming that the bike routes would promote tourism in the Norwalk area.
Council will also discuss the tax reciprocity ordinance during the work session, as well as a sidewalk program.
According to Public Works Director Josh Snyder, this is an annual program.
“We have an inspector who has gone out and identified defective sections of sidewalk — cracked, broken, missing,” Snyder said.
The inspector identifies trip hazards or sidewalks in disrepair, and there are one of two ways the sidewalk is repaired. The person who owns the lot or land where the sidewalk is located receives a notice to either repair the sidewalk, or reimburse the city for repairs.
“We send a letter to each property owner in those areas where we have those defective walks,” Snyder explained. “They can do the work themselves, [or] have a contractor do it. If they don’t do anything, we will have the work done and send them an invoice at the end of the project. If they don’t do anything again, it rolls over into their taxes.”
Depending on the amount charged to the resident, they have a certain period of time to repay the city — between two to 10 years.
Council will also look at other resolutions affecting city infrastructure, including one to make improvements to Old State Road. It would authorize the mayor to apply for Ohio Public Works Commission funding up to $350,000, which would be used in a project to widen the road.
The city would be required to match $185,439 in funds to participate in the grant program. | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/Government/2016/08/28/City-Council-to-discuss-taxes-infrastructure-resolutions-at-work-session.html | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.norwalkreflector.com/29649a835531cdbe0f42ccb0c7881e4900efacd2378c3092956c6cdbd184de81.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:12:57 | null | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | After Elvis and before the Beatles, the Beach Boys were America's favorite rock 'n roll group.
The band, led by Brian Wilson along with his two brothers, a cousin | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.norwalkreflector.com%2FReal-Estate%2F2016%2F08%2F24%2FBeach-Boys-leader-Brian-Wilson-s-vacation-home-is-for-sale.html.json | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/image/2016/08/24/x720_q60/006-Amazing-Interior-jpg.jpg | en | null | Beach Boys leader Brian Wilson's vacation home is for sale | null | null | www.norwalkreflector.com | The band, led by Brian Wilson along with his two brothers, a cousin and a family friend, began performing in 1961 in Hawthorne, California as the Pendletones. Within less than two years and a name change, the Beach Boys ruled the U.S. air waves with “Surfin' Safarri,” “Surfin' USA” and “Surfer Girl.” Between their own hits and the #1 song “Surf City” that Brian wrote and produced for Jan and Dean, Wilson pretty much created the California beach music sound. Its instant popularity along with 1960's Annette Funicello and Frankie Avalon beach-themed movies moved much of the music and entertainment business to the Southern California beaches.
After his early success, Brian spent less time touring with his band and more time on producing music. His 1966 album “Pet Sounds” is widely considered to be one of rock's most creative productions, ranked by “Rolling Stone” in 2003 as the #2 album of all time behind only the Beatles “Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.” One of the first concept albums and early hint of the upcoming psychedelic era, Brian followed with the #1 hit “Good Vibrations,” moving the Beach Boys sound from ocean and sand and cars to the cusp of the hippie days. Brian wrote over twenty Top 40 hits for his group, one of the first entertainers to act as their own writer and producer. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988.
Although Brian spent many years dealing with drug abuse and depression, he has continued to write and perform his music in tours around the world. He married his long-time girlfriend Melinda Kae Ledbetter in 1995; they have five adopted children and she is now his manager. At age 74, Brian is on the Pet Sounds 50th Anniversary World Tour. His autobiography, “I Am Brian Wilson,” has been in the works for years with various co-writers and is now nearing completion.
Brian and Melinda have recently listed their Lake Arrowhead, California vacation retreat. At 4,500 square feet, the five-bedroom, five-bath, three-story home is equipped with an elevator to access each floor, has terraces/balconies on each level, two fireplaces and views of the lake from all the common rooms. A perfect blend of formal and casual, soaring ceilings give the interior an airy, cheerful vibe. The open layout lends itself to entertaining and there is an outdoor kitchen on the deck overlooking the lake. A single, solar-powered boat slip is included in the sale.
Lake Arrowhead has been a peaceful retreat for the rich and famous and a backdrop in films since the early 1900s. Some of the early actors decided to build vacation homes there after making films in Lake Arrowhead and still today many celebrities visit and have their own homes. It has been a popular hangout for Howard Hughes, Charles Lindbergh, Bugsy Siegel, Michael Jackson and many others. Year-round sports are enjoyed from water skiing to snow skiing, golf, hiking and fishing.
Brian Wilson’s vacation retreat on Lake Arrowhead in the San Bernardino National Forest is now for sale at $3.299 million. The listing agent is Joseph Evans of Coldwell Banker.
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[] | 2016-08-26T13:15:22 | null | 2016-08-22T00:00:00 | DELPHOS — Michael J. Fairfax, 64, of Delphos, formerly of Norwalk, died on Sunday at St. Rita’s Medical Center.
He was born on June | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.norwalkreflector.com%2FObituary%2F2016%2F08%2F22%2FMichael-J-Fairfax.html.json | http://norwalkreflector.com | en | null | Michael J. Fairfax | null | null | www.norwalkreflector.com | He was born on June 12, 1952, in Lima to James and Bonnie (Hammond) Fairfax.
Visitation will be on Wednesday, August 24, from 12 to 3 p.m. at Harter and Schier Funeral Home. Following the visitation Delphos Veterans Council will conduct military rites at the Funeral Home. Burial will be at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the family.
To leave condolences, visit www.harterandschier.com. | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/Obituary/2016/08/22/Michael-J-Fairfax.html | en | 2016-08-22T00:00:00 | www.norwalkreflector.com/08b440f5c8fc0b2d3fc1b3c9a39c862c7679176c065379f71fb9d128ae4702ce.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:14:22 | null | 2016-08-19T00:00:00 | The Norwalk High School football team celebrated a big win Thursday afternoon — and the season hasn’t even started.
The team and the Norwalk | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.norwalkreflector.com%2FLocal%2F2016%2F08%2F20%2FNHS-Reflector-team-up-with-fundraiser.html.json | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/image/2016/08/19/x720_q60/Reflector-fundraiser.jpg | en | null | NHS, Reflector team up with fundraiser | null | null | www.norwalkreflector.com | The team and the Norwalk Reflector teamed up this summer on a fundraising project. Team members sold subscriptions to the Reflector and the team got a share of the money.
On Thursday, Dewey Foster and Ryan Mott of Covenant Sales Group, LLC, met with the team to share the wealth. Foster presented a check for $735 to head coach Chris MacFarland, while Mott handed out $200 in cash prizes to nine different players.
“This check we are going to present is because of your effort,” Foster told the team as it gathered in the new Reagan All Sports Complex. This is a lot of money that will go to your school.
“A great effort force is a consistent effort force. Remember, great effort will equal great success.”
Top winners were sophomore Ian Scheid and freshman Jacob Roblero.
“For us it helps with the extras,” said MacFarland. “This will help buy a lot of great things for our athletes.”
This is not the first time Foster and his group have been involved in this project. Earlier this summer Covenant Sales Group, LLC, teamed up with players from Bellevue and Clyde to raise money.
“We get the community involved,” Foster said. “The kids can see their efforts and the results pay off.”
Foster said he plans on running more fundraising programs in the area.
The Truckers being the season next Thursday at Port Clinton, a day before nearly all other area schools. | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/Local/2016/08/20/NHS-Reflector-team-up-with-fundraiser.html | en | 2016-08-19T00:00:00 | www.norwalkreflector.com/9fdfb44e7a9f8d03faa857842c0dc381955a50ef14a567bcd4e64d0fbf9b4a61.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:08:45 | null | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | NEW LONDON — The Ladycats, although consistent, couldn’t get past the Cougars in Tuesday’s Firelands Conference match losing in three sets, 25-12, 25-11, 25-13. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.norwalkreflector.com%2FSports%2F2016%2F08%2F23%2FLady-Truckers-earn-win-at-midseason-mark-1.html.json | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/image/2016/08/24/x720_q60/Lil.jpg | en | null | Tuesday sports roundup | null | null | www.norwalkreflector.com | Leading the way for New London was Delaney Porter with six kills, Kaitlyn Speicher three kills and 12 digs, Lilian Bartow 12 assists and Bre Wilson added 15 digs.
The Ladycats dropped to 1-1 over, 0-1 in the FC.
They’ll get right back to work on Thursday at Black River.
Monroeville cruises past Western
The Monroeville Lady Eagles opened Fireland Conference play win a 3-0 win over the Western Reserve Lady Roughriders.
The Eagles took all three games 25-14, 25-17 and 25-21. Kelsie Palmer was 10 for 11 serving with 4 aces and Kara Schafer was 16 for 16 with three aces.
Shafer added 26 assists while Ashlyn Tommas had 12 kills, Brooke Barman had seven kills and one block, Kirsten Steiber had 6 kills and 23 digs and Kelsie Palmer had five kills and three blocks. The Lady Eagles improve to 2-0 and 1-0 in the FC.
Pirates down Crimson Flashes
PERKINS TWP. — Willard had some promising moments in Tuesday’s non-conference match against Perkins.
However, the Lady Pirates came out on top tallying wins of 25-20, 25-9, 25-17.
The Lady Flashes fell to 0-2 on the season.
Willard will host Lexington on Thursday in another non-league matchup.
Plymouth grabs win No. 3 over Mapleton
The Plymouth Big Red grabbed a 5-set thrilling win over Mapleton to improve to 3-0 on the year.
The Big Red won by scores of 16-25, 14-25, 25-20, 25-21 and 17-7. They are now 1-0 in the Firelands Conference
GOLF
Lady Truckers earn non-league win
The Norwalk girls’ golf team completed the first half of their season with a 194-206 win over Mansfield Madison at The Woods at Possum Run.
The 1-2 punch of seniors Ellie Schneider and Addie Mannino led Norwalk with scores of 45 and 48, respectively.
Also scoring for Norwalk was Ana Little and Darian Brooks.
The Lady Truckers’ record stands at 44-26 as they slow down the marathon pace of matches and tournaments and look to a month of dual matches.
“I really like what I have seen so far,” Norwalk coach Don Nardecchia said. “As far as the Northern Ohio League race we went 3-1 through the first round and added a second round win over Willard as well. At 4-1 we have a huge maatch at Bellevue on September 1. We also visit Tiffin and then the 18-hole NOL tournament. We finish up with first-place Shelby at Eagle Creek to round out the league schedule.
“We have a lot of work to do, but now we have the time to prepare for a strong finish. This is the first time the NOL has conducted a two round regular season to go with the tournament. It gives the ladies a real goal to strive for. They have positioned themselves to play very meaningful matches in September and that is all I can ask for as a coach.”
SOCCER
Edison, Rossford finish in tie
Despite Savanna Smith’s four goals, the Lady Chargers ended up in a 5-5 with the Lady Bulldogs on Monday.
Smith received assists from Jillian Danda, Sophie Clark and Shelby Pruitt. Coley Branum scored unassited with 11 minutes remaining to tie the match.
Elizabeth Pruitt recorded eight saves in goal.
Edison will return to action on Thursday at Waite.
YOUTH SOCCER
Norwalk HCYSC U-15 team defeats N. Royalton
Norwalk’s Huron County Youth Soccer Club U-15 team claimed a 3-2 victory over North Royalton.
Norwalk (2-0) received a goal each from Gavin Shutt, Garrison Smith and Patrick Amburgy.
The next game for Norwalk is Aug. 28 at Revere at 4 p.m.
CROSS COUNTRY
Junior Truckers tab second at Willard Invite
The Norwalk Junior High boys and girls cross country teams opened their season at the Willard Invite last night against Sandusky, Willard, Old Fort and Mansfield.
Both teams came out strong with a second place overall finish. Chaz Smith finished first for the boys with a time of 12:10. Xavier Sweet finished fifth with a time of 13:39 and Douglas Ortner finished seventh with a time of 13:49, followed by David Kraus 14:57, Ethan Schmenk 15:04, Luke Brown 15:50, Landon Klett 16:29, Trenton Goosetree 18:14.
For the girls Kayla Cring finished third with a time of 15:45. Avery Dumbeck finished sixth with a time of 16:20 and Lana Oglesby finished with a time of 16:36, while Abby Hart clocked in at 18:47, Megan Olsen 18:56, Sara Ramos 22:49 and Erica Johnson 29:31.
The team travels to Seneca East this Saturday. | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/Sports/2016/08/23/Lady-Truckers-earn-win-at-midseason-mark-1.html | en | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | www.norwalkreflector.com/5218b49048cbc5cf9a48ebf02402aca45510e861285f94f926d5d41daabaeff1.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T16:50:18 | null | 2016-08-19T00:00:00 | SANDUSKY — It takes artist Caroline Plank two to three minutes to draw her initial caricature.
About 15 minutes later, the 17-year-old Wakeman girl has the | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.norwalkreflector.com%2FArt-Culture%2F2016%2F08%2F29%2FCedar-Point-artists-hone-their-craft.html.json | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/image/2016/08/19/x720_q60/Cedar-Point-caricature-Caroline-Plank.jpg | en | null | Local artists hone their craft | null | null | www.norwalkreflector.com | About 15 minutes later, the 17-year-old Wakeman girl has the finished product — color and all.
“You have to be able to exaggerate,” she said, referring to someone’s features. “If you do too much, it won’t look anything like the person.”
The Western Reserve junior talked about the process for creating caricatures at Cedar Point.
The first part is talking to the client, starting a relationship and asking about his or her interests and job. Plank said if the person isn’t forthcoming, “I usually pick two or three things to exaggerate and the rest I leave normal.”
Plank also takes time to study her client’s face.
“I’ll take a look at their face and look away. I’ll try to keep in mind what stood out,” said the teenager, who is a junior in the visual media tech program at EHOVE Career Center.
Plank is a first-year employee with Kaman’s Art Shoppe. The Chagrin Falls-based business has 22 locations at Cedar Point. Kaman’s has partnered with the amusement park for 30 years.
“We are looking for someone who is energetic, outgoing and not afraid to talk to total strangers — people (who) enjoy people,” said Jamie Smith, Kaman’s contract manager.
Smith was asked what are the advantages of having visual media tech students or graduates working at Kaman’s booths.
“They have an innate sense of laying out a T-shirt,” she said, mentioning artists know how to combine multiple elements.
“They are able to guide the guest,” Smith added.
Perkins graduate Nikolai Olsen is in his second year working for Kaman’s. He was worked at Cedar Point for four years, the first two in the food industry. Olsen considered returning for his third summer, but decided working in an art booth might further his career.
Kaman’s officials often come to EHOVE, sharing information with students in jobs doing antique photos, body art and caricatures.
But working at Cedar Point has taught Olsen workplace skills he wouldn’t learn in the classroom, such as the importance of product placement. The airbrush booth features art of Iron Man, Deadpool and Pokemon as well as names in bold, creative lettering.
“If they see it and like it, they might pick it up and buy it,” said Olsen, who is training to be an airbrush artist. “Usually we get a lot of gamer requests.”
At the airbrush booth, potential customers may share a photo they have on their phone or choose a piece from the portfolio to be placed on a T-shirt.
“Anybody can bring in their own picture,” Olsen said. “Sometimes people bring in their own artwork.”
“It usually takes a solid year to become an artist,” Smith added.
Potential portrait and caricature artists are asked to audition before Cedar Point opens. Once hired, they have mandatory training sessions during the park season to perfect their craft.
What Smith appreciates and respects about Plank is she sees the Western student drawing constantly — even on her breaks.
“Caroline has a lot of talent. She has a lot of natural talent,” Smith said. “She’s always trying to hone her craft.” | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/Art-Culture/2016/08/29/Cedar-Point-artists-hone-their-craft.html | en | 2016-08-19T00:00:00 | www.norwalkreflector.com/b5f26601fbb26aa853810cfa2babff7d62f09b12b1297e6e75292b7bcb9a874d.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T14:51:22 | null | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | AccuWeather reports Tropical Depression Nine developed just south of Florida on Sunday and will turn toward the northeastern Gulf Coast of the United States later this week. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.norwalkreflector.com%2FWeather%2F2016%2F08%2F31%2FTropical-Depression-9-to-target-US-Gulf-Coast-late-this-week.html.json | http://norwalkreflector.com/image/2016/08/31/x720_q60/unnamed-2-jpg-8.jpg | en | null | Tropical Depression 9 to target US Gulf Coast late this week | null | null | www.norwalkreflector.com | Tropical Depression Nine was the former tropical disturbance 99L.
The center of this system is about 350 miles west of Key West, Florida. The latest indications are that the storm was beginning to turn toward the northwest.
Prospect of strengthening in Gulf of Mexico
While Tropical Depression Nine could become a tropical storm at any time into Thursday morning.
"Tropical Depression Nine will be moving into an area more favorable for strengthening," according to AccuWeather Hurricane Expert Dan Kottlowski.
The next tropical storm names in the Atlantic are Hermine and Ian. A system off the North Carolina coast, currently called Tropical Depression Eight, is in competition with Tropical Depression Nine to become the next tropical storm.
Latest indications point toward the system making landfall along the northeastern Gulf Coast, most likely in the Big Bend area of the Florida coast on Thursday.
A storm system near the Texas coast and another system are forecast to plunge into the eastern United States should grab Tropical Depression Nine and cause it to turn quickly to the northeast at midweek.
In this most likely scenario, the system would then track across the northern part of the Florida Peninsula on Thursday, along the coast of Georgia on Friday and off the Carolina coast during Labor Day weekend.
Only if the depression remains weak and misses the connection would the system wander farther west and perhaps make landfall along the central Gulf coast.
"Enhanced showers and gusty thunderstorms can be expected with localized flooding possible along the system's path," AccuWeather Meteorologist Ed Vallee said.
There is the potential for 4-8 inches of rain near, east and northeast of where the center makes landfall.
All residents and visitors from the central and northeastern Gulf Coast to the coastal Carolinas should continue to monitor the progress Tropical Depression Nine and review what preparations are needed if a strong tropical storm threatens.
Should the system strengthen and track in the upper part of the west coast of Florida, low-lying areas near and south of the center of the storm could face coastal flooding during the period from Wednesday night to Thursday.
Residents of Louisiana should also keep an eye on this system in the event it moves on a farther west path than anticipated.
Early week downpours to soak Florida, Bahamas, Cuba
As Tropical Depression Nine swirls over the south-central Gulf of Mexico, the Florida Keys, the southern part of the Florida Peninsula, the western Bahamas and central and western Cuba there will be a risk of flooding downpours and locally gusty thunderstorms. Mudslides will be a concern in Cuba.
The heaviest storms could bring damaging wind gusts, power outages and rough seas, as well as the potential for a couple of tornadoes and waterspouts.
EDITOR’S NOTE: Kristina Pydynowski is a senior meteorologist for AccuWeather.com. | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/Weather/2016/08/31/Tropical-Depression-9-to-target-US-Gulf-Coast-late-this-week.html | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.norwalkreflector.com/a30c079690cf8944e24b3f9d39c3f96033584427e1ccd1b6638d14d779a2c8fb.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T16:50:59 | null | 2015-12-07T00:00:00 | A Norwalk man who claimed he had a legitimate prescription received a second chance Monday.
If Bradley R. Wilkins, 52, of 368 E. South Norwalk Road, successfully | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.norwalkreflector.com%2FCourts%2F2016%2F08%2F30%2FMan-with-altered-prescription-granted-intervention.html.json | http://norwalkreflector.com/image/2015/12/07/x720_q60/c72b0444-87f0-4918-ac70-120f0d629f3f.jpg | en | null | Norwalk man with altered prescription granted intervention | null | null | www.norwalkreflector.com | If Bradley R. Wilkins, 52, of 368 E. South Norwalk Road, successfully completes a certified substance abuse treatment program and doesn’t violate his probation, he won’t have a conviction on his record. He is charged with illegal processing of drug documents.
“He had an altered prescription for oxycodone,” Huron County Assistant Prosecutor Richard Woodruff said.
On Nov. 15, Wilkins went to the Fisher-Titus Medical Center pharmacy. Woodruff said the pharmacist became suspicious because the language for not filling the prescription for 30 days had been deleted from the label, so she held it and didn’t fill it.
Wilkins, during his Huron County Common Pleas Court hearing Monday, attempted to explain to Judge Jim Conway he had a legitimate prescription, was doing a favor for someone and he made a mistake. The judge told him he needed to know what happened was illegal and since the incident possibly was a mistake, prosecutors were willing to allow him to participate in the intervention program.
During his three years of probation, Wilkins has a 30-day discretionary jail sentence hanging over his head. His probation officer can impose part or all of it at any time without a hearing. Wilkins also is subject to random drug screens. | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/Courts/2016/08/30/Man-with-altered-prescription-granted-intervention.html | en | 2015-12-07T00:00:00 | www.norwalkreflector.com/acffd4ebfd35ebbc59c6f75da79a059162c0fdd38333dd4567dc3a47620448f1.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:14:37 | null | 2016-04-21T00:00:00 | MINNEAPOLIS — Pills marked as hydrocodone that were seized from Paisley Park after Prince’s overdose death actually contained fentanyl, the powerful opioid that killed | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.norwalkreflector.com%2FMusic%2F2016%2F08%2F22%2FMislabeled-fentanyl-pills-found-at-Prince-s-home-source-says.html.json | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/image/2016/04/21/x720_q60/US-NEWS-PRINCE-OBIT-5-AU.jpg | en | null | Mislabeled fentanyl pills found at Prince’s home, source says | null | null | www.norwalkreflector.com | The musician, who weighed only 112 pounds when he died April 21, had so much of the drug in his system, autopsy results later showed, that it would have killed anyone, regardless of size, the source said.
Prince did not have a prescription for fentanyl, a synthetic opioid that has been described as 100 times more powerful than morphine, the source said.
Despite the finding, investigators still aren’t certain how Prince ingested the fentanyl. They are leaning toward the theory that he took the pills not knowing they contained the drug.
An autopsy report released in June by the Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office said Prince died from an accidental, self-administered overdose of fentanyl. But it did not indicate how he obtained the painkiller, nor did it list any other cause of death or “significant condition.”
Illicit fentanyl has traditionally been mixed with or sold as heroin. But the Drug Enforcement Administration said drug traffickers have since expanded the illicit fentanyl market by producing counterfeit pills that contain the opioid.
And while the 2006 raid of a Mexican drug lab halted an earlier surge in fentanyl-linked overdose deaths, authorities say China-sourced fentanyl and precursor chemicals are now being sold to criminals running clandestine pill-press operations across North America.
A recent flood of “wholesale amounts” of counterfeit pills that contain fentanyl prompted the DEA last month to issue a report warning of a rise in “overdoses, deaths and opiate-dependent individuals.” The DEA said it tested eight times as much fentanyl last year as it did during the 2006 crisis.
“This is becoming a trend,” according to the DEA’s report, “not a series of isolated incidents.”
Prince was found dead in an elevator at his Paisley Park compound in Chanhassen the morning of April 21, a day before he was to meet with a California doctor who specializes in opioid addiction. Two members of his inner circle found his body about 9:40 a.m.
A responding paramedic said Prince appeared to have been dead for at least six hours before his body was found.
Sources with knowledge of the investigation have said that autopsy results also revealed the presence of lidocaine, alprazolam and Percocet.
Prince died less than a week after an opioid overdose forced his private plane to make an emergency landing in Moline, Ill. He recovered after two shots of naloxone, an overdose antidote increasingly being used and often referred to by its brand name Narcan, a source said.
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Staff writer Dan Browning contributed to this report.
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[] | 2016-08-27T04:49:32 | null | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | CASTALIA — Quarterback aren’t suppose to equal their season totals from a year ago in one game.
Then again, most don’t go from being | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.norwalkreflector.com%2FFootball%2F2016%2F08%2F26%2FDaub-directs-big-Willard-victory.html.json | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/image/2016/08/26/x720_q60/FBH-WHS-BUERGER-JOSH-08262016-REFLECTOR.jpg | en | null | Daub directs big victory for Willard Flashes | null | null | www.norwalkreflector.com | Then again, most don’t go from being triple option signal callers to suddenly being spread guys either.
Willard’s Ethan Daub was having a blast finally getting a chance to show off his arm on Friday while his team reaped the benefits. The 6-foot-5-inch senior threw for a career-best 309 yards on 20-of-30 passing and equaled his passing touchdowns from 2015, tossing four — two each to Josh Buerger and Nick Cofer — as the Crimson Flashes held off a late charge by Margaretta for a 31-24 win on opening night at the Duck Pond.
“I love throwing it. That was night getting to go there and whip the ball around,” said Daub, who added a 78-yard scoring run with his feet to ice the game. “It feels amazing to win. With the new offense and everything, it’s awesome. Everyone did their jobs tonight and everything worked out, even though we had a lot of guys get injured.”
Willard led 25-8 after a nice seven-play, 53-yard to open the second half culminated in an 18-yard strike from Daub to Cofer, who ran a curl route, then juked his defender at the 10:03 mark.
Logan Graffin, who’d run for 128 yards on 27 carries for the the Polar Bears, got his team back in the game with a 44-yard scamper down to the Flashes’ 4-yard line after Margaretta started near midfield. Two plays later, James Fisher’s 2-yard run was followed by Graffin’s two-point run to make it 25-16 with 5;07 remaining in the third.
As successful as Margaretta was at moving the ball at times, though, a lot of opportunities to get points were spoiled by six total turnovers. New quarterback Nick Leibacher completed 18 of his 32 pass attempts for 149 yards. However, he was picked off four times — twice by Willard’s Brevon Polachek.
“We shot ourselves in the foot and way too many missed assignments. We have no one to blame but ourselves,” Polar Bears coach Andy Zuk said. “You can’t come out and play like we did and expect to win a varsity football game.
“I was pleased with our kids, though, because I thought they battled,” he added. “I mean with all that adversity tonight, we lost by seven points. Tonight is what it is and we got to get better.”
A golden opportunity got away early in the fourth quarter. Noah Hilton returned a Willard punt 25 yards where he needed to make one last guy miss for a score. Instead, the Bears lined up at the Flashes’ 35 and Leibacher’s first down pass was intercepted by Dorian Holida.
Polachek’s second interception with 2:12 to go came in his own end zone after Margaretta got to the 15 in a long 13-play drive. Graffin’s 10-yard run on an option on fourth-and-5 proceeded the game-turning interception as Willard seized back the game’s momentum.
“At halftime my message was, ‘you guys won the first half, but they aren’t going to lay down, that’s a good program over there,’” new Willard coach Britton Devier said. “The fact that we battled … we had injuries, cramps, kids puking (both teams did) and we had to move kids all around, yet we kept fighting and got the win. As my mentor (Patrick Henry coach) Bill Inselmann always said, ‘1-0 and away we go.”
Next Up
Willard will stay on the road as it’ll visit defending Sandusky Bay Conference co-champion Edison Friday. For Margaretta, the home field will be in the rearview over the next three weeks as they’ll start a three-game road stretch Friday at Western Reserve — a team the Polar Bears beat in an overtime thriller at home, 36-28, in last year’s Week 2. | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/Football/2016/08/26/Daub-directs-big-Willard-victory.html | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.norwalkreflector.com/ba198d8dabc110967b81fb945a36df786f13f26f1ffa78e05143cb9e00f72b54.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:11:52 | null | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | Aug. 25, 1888
The top stories in The Daily Reflector on this date 128 years | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.norwalkreflector.com%2FHistory%2F2016%2F08%2F25%2FChafee-to-be-nominated-for-sheriff.html.json | http://www.norwalkreflector.com | en | null | Chaffee to be nominated for sheriff | null | null | www.norwalkreflector.com | The top stories in The Daily Reflector on this date 128 years ago:
Chaffee to be nominated for sheriff
The many friends of J.M. Chaffee will present his name to the Republican County Convention for the nomination for the office of Sheriff, and will urge his nomination by all honorable means.
Mr. Chaffee is a lifelong Republican who has always voted the straight ticket; he was a soldier for three years in the gallant 55th O. V. V. I, and was severely wounded three times at Gettysburg; he has been found faithful and ready in eveyr position.
After the war he was elected township clerk of Hartland, and for 19 successive years he held the office, the last time he ran receiving every vote cast in the township.
He would make a competent and popular Sheriff and would add greatly to the strength of the ticket.
From the Chicago, O. Times
Miss Nettie Morehouse of Norwlak is the guest of her sister, Mrs. G.M. Hinkley.
TH electur eof Prof. Comings on “Geology” Monday evening drew a large crowd and was listened to with interest. THe professor handled his subject ina masterly manner.
The Harrison and Morton log cabin has been completed and nicely decorated on the inside. The stas and strpes float fromt he gables and a large banner is stretched across the room It will be formally dedicated today by Hon. L.C. Lylin of Norwlak.
Hon. Jas. A. Norton of Tiffin returned from New York on Tuesdya of last week with the information that engineeres would be put to work at once to survey a route through Tiffen east and if it bore out statements made by Messrs. Norton an dGilson the company would accept Tiffin’s proposition of the right way and $50,000.
Good for Chicago Juntion
Chicago Junciton against the county. We are informed by those in a posititioin to know tha tthe present session of the Huron COunty Teacher’s Instittue has been one of th ebest ever held int he county. The same was said of the Huron COunty Sunday School Union when it held its session here. Also of the reunion of the 123d O. V. I. last fall, which was the largest since the war. In fact every public gathering that has been held in CHicago Junction in the past few years has been a success.
Unusual attractions for fair
The Huron COunty Agricultural Society have secured as one of the attractions for their coming Big Fair, the famous Madame Loretta C. Masterman and Miss Alice Houser, the daring and accomplished equestriennes now known as the wizard horsewomen of the world, who will give thier marvelous exhibitions on the Huron County Fair Grouns on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, Sept. 12, 13 and 14.
No one should fail to see these celebrated horsewomen.On Wednesday they will ride exciting jockey races, without saddle.
On Thrusday they will ride bareback, ROman standing races.
On Friday they will drive double team races to skeleton wagons.
Miss Kitty wed
Miss Kittie, oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.L. DeWitt of this city, was married Thursday afternoon to Mr. James McInnis of Rockland, Mich.
— Compiled by Andy Prutsok | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/History/2016/08/25/Chafee-to-be-nominated-for-sheriff.html | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.norwalkreflector.com/c68f6a6d8fe587191e036eb2fef4cb193004f7af8e3dc615145b3aaf53422192.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T22:51:01 | null | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | The Norwalk City Council, Mayor, Mr. Wendt and the Finance Director’s attempt to pass legislation increasing city taxes by 50% for citizens who work out of town but live in Norwalk, | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.norwalkreflector.com%2Ffrontpage%2F2016%2F08%2F30%2FIt-s-just-a-money-grab-by-city.html.json | http://www.norwalkreflector.com | en | null | It's just a money grab by city | null | null | www.norwalkreflector.com | This is just wrong to decide to raise taxes on a select group—and to raise the taxes by 50%--an increase that is unheard of at the city, state, or federal level!
Your explanation makes it sound like individuals who work out of town have some kind of special deal in taxes. That is so misleading—I pay most of city tax to the city I work in and don’t benefit from those city services. As the people who come to Norwalk to work, pay most of their city taxes to Norwalk and don’t benefit from those. Historically, that’s the way the reciprocal agreement works.
As you are creating a “tax and spend” reputation, do you really believe this is the way to attract businesses and people to live in Norwalk? Obviously you are spending more than you have coming in. Maybe you should look at the spending before you start taxing.
I have already spoken to individuals who said they will move out of the city because their taxes will increase two-fold with both adults work out of town. It’s actually more profitable for them to move than stay in Norwalk and pay this tax for the next 15-20 years.
Why not think out of the box, be creative and come up with a way of funding all your spending that is not on the backs of a select group of hard-working middle class families?
It’s obvious that this has been your plan from the beginning. I would guess that none of you (who are not affected by this increase) have no intention of changing your mind.
I hope voters remember this heartless and unfair decision next election.
Nancy Beckett
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[] | 2016-08-26T13:08:10 | null | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | BELLEVUE — Pennie Marie (Hartman) Myers, 55, entered the loving arms of her eternal father early Wednesday morning, Aug. 24, 2016, at Promedica Toledo after a brief | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.norwalkreflector.com%2FObituary%2F2016%2F08%2F25%2FPennie-Marie-Hartman-Myers.html.json | http://norwalkreflector.com/image/2016/08/25/x720_q60/Pennie-Myers-pic-jpg.jpg | en | null | Pennie Marie (Hartman) Myers | null | null | www.norwalkreflector.com | Daughter of Jack and Marilyn (Wilton) Hartman, Pennie was born on September 25, 1960, in Oberlin, Ohio, and throughout her life resided in Wellington, Willard, Norwalk, and, most recently, Fremont, Ohio. Pennie was a 1979 graduate of Pioneer Career Center (Willard High School). She was previously employed by Pepperidge Farm, and spent much of her life helping others through home healthcare. She enjoyed serving her family as a devoted housewife and found joy in finding many treasures at local garage sales.
Pennie will be most remembered for the angel wings she wore here on earth; she was a warm, kind, and gentle woman. Always armed with a smile, she could melt you with her wonderful hugs. She enjoyed the love and friendship of so many people, however, her real passion in life was her children and grandchildren.
Left to cherish her memory is her husband, companion, and love, Randy Myers of Fremont, Ohio; her children, Tommy (Leeanna) Roth of Willard, Ohio, and Beth (Keith) Smith of Norwalk,Ohio; step-son, Dave (Stephaine) Myers of Las Vegas, Nevada; grandchildren, Lilika Roth of Willard, Ohio, and Paige and RJ Myers of Las Vegas, Nevada; and by her siblings, Jack Hartman Jr of Norwalk, Ohio, Melinda Holtz of Norwalk, Ohio, Jeff (Debbie) Hartman of Wakeman, Ohio, and Jerry (Vicki) Hartman of Bellville, Ohio. Pennie is also survived by Thomas Roth, father of her children, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. She will be greatly missed by her two beloved fur-babies, Ginger and Fuzz.
Pennie was preceded in death by her parents and sisters, Suzanne Crum and Kathy Miller.
Friends and relatives are invited to call on the family at Walker Funeral Home, 98 West Main Street, Norwalk, Ohio, Sunday, August 28, 2016 from 2:00 p.m.to 4:00 p.m., with a prayer service immediately following. Graveside services will continue on Monday, August 29, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery. At the conclusion of services, a celebration luncheon will take place at the home of her daughter, Beth Smith, and friends and family are welcome to join as they celebrate Pennie’s life. Online condolences may be made by going to www.edwalkerfuneralhome.com. | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/Obituary/2016/08/25/Pennie-Marie-Hartman-Myers.html | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.norwalkreflector.com/ec6b058f476014e46188ecba2de06304ae9a24ca03c1e6b120f8580a9a724692.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:14:04 | null | 2016-08-21T00:00:00 | RIO DE JANEIRO — After Kevin Durant hit a 3-pointer early in the second quarter, he walked back down the court while pounding his fist on his chest | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.norwalkreflector.com%2FBasketball%2F2016%2F08%2F21%2FUS-crushes-Serbia-96-66-for-men-s-basketball-Olympic-gold.html.json | http://norwalkreflector.com | en | null | US crushes Serbia, 96-66, for men's basketball Olympic gold | null | null | www.norwalkreflector.com | RIO DE JANEIRO — After Kevin Durant hit a 3-pointer early in the second quarter, he walked back down the court while pounding his fist on his chest and yelling at his teammates on the bench nearby.
Turns out he was just clearing his throat.
It was Durant's monster second quarter that ended any notion of an upset for Serbia and put the U.S. on the gold-medal stand for the third consecutive Olympics with a 96-66 victory over the Serbians, who surprised in these Olympics by taking the silver.
Durant had 30 points for the game, 18 of those in the second quarter, when he made Carioca Arena I marvel at both his shooting and athleticism and turned an unwatchable game into can't miss television before it eventually became a laugher.
Durant picked up his second gold medal and while Carmelo Anthony and coach Mike Krzyzewski, coaching his last Olympics for Team USA before ceding to Spurs coach Gregg Popovich, picked up their third.
The Americans had a rocky start to the game in the first quarter when Serbia mucked up the proceedings by fouling the U.S. in transition and keeping the U.S. from developing an offensive rhythm.
The U.S. led 19-15 at the end of the first following a late 3-pointer from Durant, who was beginning to catch fire. This team was often criticized for its lack of its lack of ball movement and a propensity for too much 1-on-1 basketball on offense. The thing is, when one of those players is feeling it as Durant was Sunday, even that brand of basketball looks effective.
The U.S. continued to pour it on in the second half, making it a smooth gold-medal game after an Olympics filled with bumps in the road. There were close victories against Serbia, France and Australia in pool play, but this team, while not as dominant over the tournament as some of its predecessors, avoided the embarrassment of coming home with anything less than gold.
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[] | 2016-08-26T12:56:20 | null | 2016-07-11T00:00:00 | A judge told defendant Devin Smith he hopes the 73 days he spent in jail “drives home” that he can’t be drinking and misbehaving. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.norwalkreflector.com%2FCourts%2F2016%2F08%2F25%2FAttorney-Spitting-struggling-driver-was-a-real-jerk-toward-cops.html.json | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/image/2016/07/11/x720_q60/Devin-L-Smith.jpg | en | null | Attorney: Spitting, struggling driver was 'a real jerk' toward cops | null | null | www.norwalkreflector.com | Smith, 23, of 4825 1/2 Ninevah Road, Greenwich, has a 60-day discretionary jail sentence hanging over his head during his three years of probation. He also must continue psychological counseling and continue taking his medication.
He also forfeited the AK-style rifle with a scope that was in the back seat of his truck during a March 1 traffic stop. Smith, who last year was diagnosed with “major depressive disorder,” was in Huron County Common Pleas Court for his sentencing hearing Wednesday for one count each of improper handling of a firearm in a motor vehicle and harassment by an inmate.
“I’d like to apologize for what I did that day. I’d like to apologize to the state Highway Patrol also,” Smith told Judge Jim Conway, adding he’s been “doing a lot better” since he had his medication changed.
Defense attorney Troy Wisehart said his client’s new meds have calmed him down and “he feels like his old self.” The attorney also said he wasn’t trying to minimize Smith’s actions toward authorities, but he believes Smith’s previous medication was a major factor in how he acted.
“He acted like a real jerk to the police,” Wisehart said. “I’m here to discuss the mitigating circumstances; he’s here to take responsibility.”
Just after 4:15 p.m. March 1, the patrol’s dispatch center in Mansfield received the report of a reckless driver. Troopers clocked the Chevrolet pickup truck going 75 mph in a 55 mph zone while northbound on Ohio 13 south of U.S. 224.
“Mr. Smith was driving under suspension,” said Huron County Prosecutor Daivia Kasper, who requested the defendant be sentenced to “a moderate amount of jail time.”
Lt. Douglas Hamman and Trooper Thomas Halko intercepted Smith as he came from Richland County. After he pulled over at the U.S. 224/Ohio 13 intersection, troopers requested the driver get out of the truck.
“He didn’t comply with the order to get out,” Hamman said shortly after the incident.
When Greenwich Police Officer Ken Lemmeyer arrived at the scene at the request of the patrol, he said he saw a trooper’s hat in the roadway and as he approached, the two troopers were struggling with Smith on the hood of a cruiser. Lemmeyer, in his report, said he “grabbed the suspect” and assisted Hamman with holding Smith while Halko searched him.
“He spit saliva and blood into the faces of the troopers,” said Hamman, who along with Halko, declined to be treated at the scene for minor cuts and abrasions.
Troopers said they found a rifle and some marijuana inside the truck. While Lemmeyer was standing outside the cruiser, he said Smith “was spitting inside the cruiser and then started kicking the window in an attempt to get out.”
North Central EMS arrived and poured water on Smith’s face, since he had been sprayed with Mace. Huron County Sheriff’s Sgt. Chuck Summers arrived. Police said when he walked back to his cruiser, Smith attempted to spit on him and Lemmeyer’s shirt and called one of the officers a vulgar name.
During Wednesday’s sentencing hearing, Conway asked Smith about a recent charge of resisting arrest. The defendant said a graduation party “ordeal” escalated when he and the group got him. The judge responded by saying it’s obvious he has a problem behaving when he drinks. | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/Courts/2016/08/25/Attorney-Spitting-struggling-driver-was-a-real-jerk-toward-cops.html | en | 2016-07-11T00:00:00 | www.norwalkreflector.com/d3a93390ad15d707ce158556cd48d8ce68657c9222348b47e669153433fab6d8.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T14:50:19 | null | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | (UPDATED at 9:43 a.m. Monday) U.S. 20, just east of Collins Road, is now open. The road was previously closed due to downed power lines.
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(Original post) U.S. 20 is closed to traffic just west on West Collins Road following a one-vehicle accident this morning.
The woman driving the car was taken to Fisher-Titus Medical Center with what were described as non life-threatening injuries.
Keep posted for further details. | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/frontpage/2016/08/29/U-S-20-closed-near-Collins.html | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.norwalkreflector.com/7af2f0d8af60f731fbd105b6dcfe908b8264458b2ae8ea890450437ac6cf5eed.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:14:19 | null | 2016-08-19T00:00:00 | SHERMAN TWP. — “I was saved by the grace of God.”
Shirley Mayo, of Oberlin, is lucky to be alive today after a two-vehicle accident | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.norwalkreflector.com%2FLaw-Enforcement%2F2016%2F08%2F20%2FWoman-saved-by-the-grace-of-God.html.json | http://norwalkreflector.com/image/2016/08/19/x720_q60/Accident-6.jpg | en | null | Woman in wreck 'saved by the grace of God' | null | null | www.norwalkreflector.com | Shirley Mayo, of Oberlin, is lucky to be alive today after a two-vehicle accident Friday afternoon at the intersection of Ohio 4 and Ohio 547 in Sherman Township.
(NOTE: Pictures of the accident scene are posted on this website.)
Mayo was traveling west on Ohio 547. She said she came to a stop and did not see any traffic coming. As she went through the intersection she was broadsided by a tractor-trailer from Pennsylvania heading south on Ohio 4.
The brand-new Ford Explorer was destroyed by the collision and ended up in the front yard of a near-by house. The truck went through the front yard and stopped next to the house.
Mayo said she was traveling to Fostoria to see her granddaughter for the first time. She was using her GPS and said she had never been at that corner before.
Asked if the SUV saved her life, she said while she appreciated the vehicle, her life was in the hands of God.
“God saved me,” she repeated. “I have to thank the Lord.” | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/Law-Enforcement/2016/08/20/Woman-saved-by-the-grace-of-God.html | en | 2016-08-19T00:00:00 | www.norwalkreflector.com/20d01754dd65b7a08335c201a2a5a944297c3d83acf9d439f8194a319ff08764.json |
[] | 2016-08-28T20:50:06 | null | 2016-08-19T00:00:00 | MONROEVILLE — Mr. and Mrs. Stanley (Tom) Runkle, of Monroeville, are celebrating their 55th wedding anniversary.
The couple married on Aug. 19, 1961, at St. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.norwalkreflector.com%2FAnniversary%2F2016%2F08%2F28%2FAnniv-Runkle.html.json | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/image/2016/08/19/x720_q60/ANN-Runkle.jpg | en | null | Rankles celebrating 55th wedding anniversary | null | null | www.norwalkreflector.com | The couple married on Aug. 19, 1961, at St. Mary’s parsonage in Sandusky, by the Rev. Joseph Inkrott.
They are the parents of Todd M. (DeeAna), of Bellevue; Jerry L. (Kathie), of Sandusky; and Brian T. (Alysia), of Clyde. They have four grandchildren and one step-grandson.
Mr. Runkle is the former owner of Gilbert Heating, of Sandusky, which is now owned by their three sons, and he still works part-time to help them out. Mrs. Runkle, the former Sandra Maier, is a homemaker. | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/Anniversary/2016/08/28/Anniv-Runkle.html | en | 2016-08-19T00:00:00 | www.norwalkreflector.com/c84491932cf725c1623a6c5b8e5fbbd2d4ea7e1f242e70b5f93ee271f6ff884e.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:14:08 | null | 2016-08-20T00:00:00 | Aug. 20, 1940
The top stories in the Norwalk Reflector-Herald on this date 76 years ago. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.norwalkreflector.com%2FHistory%2F2016%2F08%2F20%2FMuseum-gets-guns.html.json | http://www.norwalkreflector.com | en | null | Museum gets guns | null | null | www.norwalkreflector.com | The top stories in the Norwalk Reflector-Herald on this date 76 years ago.
Guns donated to museum
The heirs of the late Arthur Underhill have donated a number of important relics and documents to the Firelands Museum which will prove of great interest to those who have the welfare of the museum at heart.
Two of the articles received are old guns; one of them the rifle carried during the Revolutionary war by Major Underhill, grandfather of Arthur Underhill and one of the founders of Norwalk; the other was carried during the Civil War by some descendant of his whose name is not known.
The Revolutionary war gun was a flint lock. Both guns are very heavy and both have long barrels. Many letters which have been preserved throughout the years depicting life both on the Firelands and back in the old home towns of Herkimer and a village up in Vermont where Major Underhill lived before making his advent into this section. They contain interesting items relative to the life in both sections of the country along about the years 1809 through 1822.
Lyons appeals case against Claire Tanner
Clarence E. Lyons, Huron County farmer who lost a common pleas court action here not long ago in which he asked a $10,000 judgment from Claire Tanner on the grounds of assault and battery, has filed a bill of exceptions here to carry the case to the appellate court. Attached to the bill of exceptions is a brand new carpenter’s hammer, which the defendant is alleged to have struck the plaintiff.
Local golfers play Fremont squad Wednesday
Norwalk Country Club golfers travel to Fremont Wednesday afternoon for a return match with the Fremont Country Club’s links squad. It will be the ninth match of the season for the local squad. One match remains on the Norwalk schedule, a return contest with Oberlin next week.
More “best” scores were turned in this week by members of the local club, according to Carson Heimer, local pro. Frank Carpenter carded a 76 recently, his best 18-hole score this season. G.H. McCarty, Willard member of the local club, scored a 79, his best card of the current season.
File petition for sale of church manse
Trustees of the Norwalk Presbyterian Church have filed a motion in common pleas court through Attys. Carpenter & Freeman for authority to sell the Presbyterian Manse on N. Pleasant St. Another manse has been purchased. The trustees are: C.L. Woodward, chairman; H.C. Andrews, D.V. Wentz, A.H. Klee, Frank Carpenter, Mrs. Henrietta Cone Marsh, Mrs. Mary Merritt and Mrs. Elsie Pratt.
Coming Monday — August 22, 1940: St. Paul gridders to report Thursday
— Compiled by Andy Prutsok | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/History/2016/08/20/Museum-gets-guns.html | en | 2016-08-20T00:00:00 | www.norwalkreflector.com/8060a088f9b9c5caa3598588d6e182ff517337c314afe76bf19cf8fe323ab049.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:03:13 | null | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | Some Norwalk residents are upset about a proposal that would reduce income tax credit for out-of-town workers by 50 percent.
Council discussed the legislation | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.norwalkreflector.com%2FGovernment%2F2016%2F08%2F24%2FNorwalk-residents-not-happy-about-prospect-of-paying-more-taxes.html.json | http://www.norwalkreflector.com | en | null | Norwalk residents not happy about prospect of paying more taxes | null | null | www.norwalkreflector.com | Council discussed the legislation recently, and officials said they had not received much backlash about it. However, recent comments from residents suggest that people simply weren’t aware of it.
“The reason they've not had any feedback or heard of any concerns was because we didn't know!” Nikki Hotchkiss told the Reflector.
As soon as Hotchkiss heard about the 50 percent reduction in income tax credit, she became concerned.
“Why should I get taxed double because I live in one city and work in another,” she asked. “I work in Avon so I pay Avon city tax. I live in Norwalk, pay property taxes, and do most of my shopping in Norwalk. You're still getting my tax dollars but want more? It just doesn't seem fair to me.”
Other residents commenting on the post expressed concern over being “double-taxed” simply because they work outside the city.
“My husband and I both work outside of Norwalk and both end up getting screwed by Norwalk at tax time,” said Becky Wiedle-Brutcher, whose husband pays Huron city taxes already.
Before the city council meeting earlier last week, the Reflector covered the work session at which the resolution was introduced.
“I have had numerous people contact me over the past week,” said council member Chris Mushett. “Most have voiced their opposition to it. They were all people who would be directly impacted.”
Although it comes as a surprise to residents, the proposed reduction in income tax credit is something that many Ohio cities have done in recent months.
Unlike an increase across the board, the tax credit can be cut by council without going to the local ballot.
This allows the resolution to be passed more easily, but it also means the income tax increase will target only people who work outside city limits.
Norwalk isn’t the only community to consider this option to increase funds. Other Ohio cities such as Lebanon are exploring similar measures. Some cities, such as Bowling Green and Rossford, have already slashed their income tax credit.
Section 181.06 of the Norwalk municipal code currently reads: “Subject to division (C) of this Section, the credit shall not exceed the amount of tax levied under this Chapter on such income, qualifying wages, commissions, net profits or other compensation taxable under this Chapter.”
If changed, it will state, “Subject to division (C) of this Section, the credit shall be in the amount of such tax paid to the other taxing jurisdiciton, but shall not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the amount of tax levied under this Chapter on such income ...”
The change would also add the text “‘Taxing jurisdiction’ does not include the United States of America or the State of Ohio.” | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/Government/2016/08/24/Norwalk-residents-not-happy-about-prospect-of-paying-more-taxes.html | en | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | www.norwalkreflector.com/159a79a796fb380ad95df71b8abb324618a04ff56a199659c3f8d95d4ececdb8.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T00:50:39 | null | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced that the owner of a clinic for special needs children in Cleveland has been sentenced to serve time in jail following her | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.norwalkreflector.com%2FCourts%2F2016%2F08%2F29%2FOwner-of-clinic-for-special-needs-children-is-sent-to-jail.html.json | http://www.norwalkreflector.com | en | null | Owner of clinic for special needs children is sent to jail | null | null | www.norwalkreflector.com | Last week, Franklin County Common Pleas Judge Charles Schneider sentenced Aries Cobb, 43, of University Heights, to 120 days in jail after he found her guilty of the charges after a bench trial. She was also ordered to pay more than $120,000 in restitution to the Ohio Department of Medicaid.
Cobb, the owner of Edu-at-Tech in Cleveland, was found guilty of submitting claims to the Department of Medicaid for medical laboratory testing and speech therapy services that were never provided to 32 school-aged children with learning disabilities.
"This defendant targeted vulnerable, special needs children who could have been receiving legitimate services somewhere else," DeWine said.
The defendant promoted her company as a community clinic that provided comprehensive education services, but investigators with the Attorney General's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit found that the clinic provided little more than basic tutoring.
Agents began investigating Cobb after learning that she was submitting a high number of reimbursement claims to Medicaid for laboratory tests, but investigators found no evidence of laboratory records, equipment, or supplies. Several children and their families also testified that they never participated in any medical testing or speech therapy. In fact, the investigation found that instead of receiving education instruction, children spent most days doing chores, playing computer games, and watching movies.
Cobb was ordered to begin serving her sentence on Oct. 7 and will be on five years of community control immediately following her incarceration. | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/Courts/2016/08/29/Owner-of-clinic-for-special-needs-children-is-sent-to-jail.html | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.norwalkreflector.com/b162b9520ca008f19125ef8e2068494389c3c79afe45abb7be31b2ed4fd09893.json |
[] | 2016-08-27T14:49:39 | null | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | COLLINS — Western Reserve coach Mike Stoll made no excuses for his team’s 50-7 home opener loss Friday against Black River. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.norwalkreflector.com%2FFootball%2F2016%2F08%2F27%2FWestern-dominated-by-Black-River-in-home-opener.html.json | http://www.norwalkreflector.com | en | null | Western Reserve dominated by Pirates in opener | null | null | www.norwalkreflector.com | “They’re a lot more physical than us. They put it to us up front,” he said. “They had a different defensive front, but that’s no excuse.”
The Black River Pirates capped a 12-play, 72-yard drive — their first of the game — with a quarterback keeper. Mike Hazlett scored on a 3-yard run, his first of two rushing touchdowns.
Hazlett kept the passing to a minimum. He was 2-for-3 and one TD, a 51-yard pass to Zack Beard with 3:08 left in the half. With Brandon Wine successful point-after kick, Black River led 36-7 at halftime.
Black River depended on a punishing running attack, led by Jacob Campbell. He carried the ball 16 times for 151 yards and two TDs.
Cory Bartlolic, who also assisted with point-after kicking duties, ran seven times for 109 yards.
Western made it a one-score game with 11:03 in the second quarter. Senior Colton Puder grabbed a 62-yard pass from junior QB Matt Perkins.
Once Puder caught the ball, he ran untouched into the end zone. Stephen Hood’s PAT cut Black River’s lead to 14-7 with just 57 seconds off the second-quarter clock.
“Puder played hard. Matt threw a nice one in there,” Stoll said.
Puder caught three passes for 100 yards and the TD. On the ground, he rushed 10 times for 26 yards.
The rest of the game belonged to Black River. The Pirates scored 22 points in the second quarter to take a 36-7 lead into halftime.
Western had the last possession of the half. After a six-yard run, senior Josh Fries went down with three seconds on the clock and grabbed his knee. He was assisted to the bench and didn’t return to the game.
“We hope it’s OK. He's on crutches,” Stoll said. “He’s going to have to have it looked at.”
Fries led Western’s rushing attack with 32 yards on 10 carries. In the second half, the ‘Riders depended on Hood, who gained 27 yards on 10 rushes.
“We’ve got to run the ball better,” Stoll said.
Black River capped off its first possession of the third quarter with a six-play, 65-yard drive. Campbell took it in from the 1 for his second TD of the night. Wine’s PAT was good and the visitors were up 43-7 early in the period.
The Pirates scored their last TD with 8:05 left in the game with an 11-yard run by Justin Zacharyasz. The PAT was good, giving them a 50-7 win.
Western had a sustained drive to end the game that started at the 20-yard line, but it fell apart about 60 yards later with a 5-yard rushing loss as time expired.
Western (0-1) hosts Margaretta (0-1) Friday in another non-league game.
Follow Reflector staff writer Cary Ashby on Twitter at @Cary_reporter and on Facebook at "Cary Ashby — reporter & comic book blogger." | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/Football/2016/08/27/Western-dominated-by-Black-River-in-home-opener.html | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.norwalkreflector.com/c7021ade5cad8e7d5bbf016505cd624237401904357facf79e768016cf08be93.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:11:05 | null | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | High school football | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.norwalkreflector.com%2FFootball%2F2016%2F08%2F25%2FFriday-Scoreboard-13.html.json | http://norwalkreflector.com | en | null | Norwalk Reflector: Scoreboard | null | null | www.norwalkreflector.com | null | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/Football/2016/08/25/Friday-Scoreboard-13.html | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.norwalkreflector.com/afe128dc05fd9cbd7e66899c9be0469172daf601c45e8423dbded1bcc5f47229.json |
[] | 2016-08-28T16:50:03 | null | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine recently sent a letter to members of law enforcement, reminding them that rebates are available for law enforcement agencies that carry | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.norwalkreflector.com%2FLaw-Enforcement%2F2016%2F08%2F28%2FLaw-enforcement-officers-reminded-about-Naloxone-rebates.html.json | http://www.norwalkreflector.com | en | null | Law enforcement officers reminded about Naloxone rebates | null | null | www.norwalkreflector.com | When given to a person overdosing on opioids such as heroin, fentanyl, carfentanil, or a prescription opioid, naloxone can limit or stop the overdose by reversing the effects of the opioid on the brain.
In March, DeWine announced that he renewed an agreement with Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc. to allow law enforcement, fire departments, emergency medical services, and others to receive a $6 rebate for each Amphastar naloxone syringe purchased until March 2017.
During the first year of the rebate agreement, 82 Ohio agencies were reimbursed a total of more than $209,000 to offset the cost of the life-saving drug.
"Heroin, fentanyl, and now carfentanil continue to take and risk the lives of many Ohioans every single day," DeWine said in his letter. "For those of you who are not yet carrying naloxone, I strongly encourage you to do so. Naloxone is another tool to help ensure the safety of your community members."
According to a report released yesterday by the Ohio Department of Health, drug overdose deaths in Ohio increased from 2,531 in 2014 to 3,050 in 2015, including 1,155 fentanyl-related drug overdose deaths.
Attorney General DeWine recently warned law enforcement about the risks faced by officers who field test potent opioids like fentanyl. Alerts sent out by the Attorney General's Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) in June and July warned that law enforcement should collect drug evidence with caution. Because drug absorption can occur through mucus membranes or broken skin, BCI recommended that any suspected heroin or fentanyl not be field tested as it could contain potent synthetic opioids such as carfentanil.
"These drugs are so dangerous to anyone who encounters them that we've recently increased safety precautions for BCI forensic scientists who test these drugs in our state crime labs, and we also have naloxone on hand in case the drugs are accidentally ingested," DeWine said.
For information on how to apply for the Amphastar rebates visit www.OhioAttorneyGeneral.gov/NaloxoneRebate. | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/Law-Enforcement/2016/08/28/Law-enforcement-officers-reminded-about-Naloxone-rebates.html | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.norwalkreflector.com/abe2787770625ee96e9fda0bd2ef5de6a464bb179af86ef42cf0ac41e19cba56.json |
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The top stories in the Norwalk Reflector-Herald on this date 76 years | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.norwalkreflector.com%2FHistory%2F2016%2F08%2F23%2FLeon-Herrick-seriously-hurt-in-accident.html.json | http://www.norwalkreflector.com | en | null | Leon Herrick seriously hurt in accident | null | null | www.norwalkreflector.com | The top stories in the Norwalk Reflector-Herald on this date 76 years ago:
Leon Herrick seriously hurt in accident
Brief word has been received here of a serious accident that befell Leon C. Herrick in Hollywood, Fla., a day or two ago. He had driven a friend to the railway station or airport and was driving back alone to his home.
A truck going the same way had stopped, and Mr. Herrick drove around it and ran smack into a moving train that was crossing the highway on a little-used side track. He was terribly hurt, his right shoulder being broke and his car demolished. His condition is reported to be critical.
Mr. and Mrs. Herrick were formerly prominent residents of Norwalk. He was county engineer for several terms and was particularly active in Masonic affairs, being a 33rdr. The misfortune is deeply deplored by his host of Huron County Friends.
Harry L. Pearce hurt in wreck, dies at Willard
Greeenwich — Injuries suffered when he was struck by an auto on Main Street here Wedensday morning caused the death Thursday afternoon of at Willard Municipal Hospital of Harry L. Pearce, 67, retired Greenwich farmer.
He is survived by his widow, Mary and many other friends and relatives.
Heavy yields of oats reported
Reports of abnormally heavy oat yields are announced in Huron County. Fred Henry, living just south of Norwalk, is said to have raised nearly 1,000 bushes on 10 acres. Dan W. Heyman of the Heyman Bros., Hunt’s Corners, has raised 540 bushels of Swedish oats on six acres.
Clayton C. Albright of Peru is also a seed raiser. His field of 15 acres of Wayne oats yielded 1,200 bushels, or 70 bushels per acre. Elmer Strecker of Hunt’s Corners had a field of eight acres which yielded 70 bushels to the acre.
Willard news
The new nursery at the hospital has been opened. This nursery is entirely new at the south end of the second floor. The lower part of the nursery is deep ivory tile. The upper part is white plaster and the ceiling is cellotex. The bassinets are equipped with complete isolation and adjustable shelves for clothing and supplies for each baby. This new nursery was made possible by the $1,000 left the hospital by Mrs. Blanche Clark, who died in February and has been refurnished throughout in her memory. Susan Lee Jump, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Jump, was the first baby born at the hospital since March.
Coming Wednesday -— Aug. 24, 1940: Munitions being made in local factory
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[] | 2016-08-30T00:50:45 | null | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | HURON TOWNSHIP — The Sandusky Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is currently investigating a two-vehicle injury crash that occurred on Ohio 2 Sunday afternoon. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.norwalkreflector.com%2FLaw-Enforcement%2F2016%2F08%2F29%2FDrunk-driver-hits-Highway-Patrol-car.html.json | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/image/2016/08/29/x720_q60/Jacob-G-Doyon.jpg | en | null | Suspected drunk driver hits Highway Patrol car, injures trooper | null | null | www.norwalkreflector.com | Jacob G. Doyon, 36, of 7804 Main St., Berlin Heights, was driving his 1998 Honda Civic westbound on Ohio 2 at about 4:33 p.m. Sunday.
Doyon’s vehicle hydroplaned on the wet surface near milepost 17, in Huron Township, causing him to lose control, troopers said. The vehicle then travelled off the left side of the roadway, crossed through the grassy median, striking Trooper Dan Battistone’s vehicle in the rear.
Battistone, who is assigned to the Sandusky post, was stationary, facing westbound in a paved emergency turn-around.
Battistone was later transported to Firelands Regional Medical Center in Sandusky, where he was treated and released with minor injuries. The 2015 Dodge Charger he was operating sustained heavy rear-end damage and was towed from the scene by Central Automotive.
Doyon also received minor injuries, but refused medical attention. His vehicle sustained heavy front-end damage and was towed from the scene by Sandusky Towing.
Doyon had a 15-year-old passenger in his car, Damion A. Sands, of Berlin Heights. Sands was not injured during the accident.
All three men were wearing their seatbelts at the time of the crash.
Doyon was found to be under the influence of alcohol and tested .168 percent on a breath test, more than twice the legal limit of .08 percent for drivers in Ohio, troopers said. Doyon was cited with failure to control and DUI child endangerment. He was incarcerated in the Erie County Jail.
The crash remains under investigation, troopers said. | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/Law-Enforcement/2016/08/29/Drunk-driver-hits-Highway-Patrol-car.html | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.norwalkreflector.com/4e96d090828c9522c87fd998ee9d054f141554506cdd4f4351537c55167b0461.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:15:34 | null | 2016-08-21T00:00:00 | MONROEVILLE — Spanish students at Monroeville Local Schools will be faced with an unfamiliar classroom come Aug. 24.
Since the school was unable to secure a | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.norwalkreflector.com%2FEducation%2F2016%2F08%2F21%2FMonroeville-local-schools-turn-to-unconventional-teaching-methods.html.json | http://norwalkreflector.com | en | null | M'ville school board approves long-distance learning for Spanish students | null | null | www.norwalkreflector.com | Since the school was unable to secure a Spanish language instructor for the 2016-17 school year, the administration has decided to try the Jefferson County Educational Service Center program instead.
High school Principal James Kaczor presented the program to the board Monday, asking for their approval.
The service center has a virtual learning academy, which Monroeville students will be able to access with the new Chromebook computers they are receiving this year.
Kaczor said Spanish I, II, III and IV students will have remote access to modules and real teachers online through the program. ‘
A new staff member will be hired to oversee the Spanish classroom and guide students through the program, as well as provide some more hands-on learning experiences about Spanish-speaking cultures.
“I am quite confident — already — with who I’ve interviewed,” Kaczor said, referring to the candidates for classroom aide.
He pointed out the program adheres to both Ohio’s and national language teaching standards.
In other action, the board also approved several employment contracts and general agreements. They approved a contract with Wood County Juvenile Detention Center at the rate of $64 per student per day and $68 per day for students in long-term care.
“Those generally are court-appointed placements,” Superintendent Ralph Moore said. “We don’t have a choice in that.”
Contracts between the school district and Automated Business Machines, Fisher-Titus Medical Center and North Central Ohio ESC also were approved for miscellaneous services.
Also during the meeting, teacher Gail Rosser said the district is looking at a 5K to raise funds for the last piece of equipment needed for the new playground. | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/Education/2016/08/21/Monroeville-local-schools-turn-to-unconventional-teaching-methods.html | en | 2016-08-21T00:00:00 | www.norwalkreflector.com/2ffb7b89dbd206f56ed40a65e9ab5d15c86f76eeb172c0c662f8e7e8229831f5.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:15:46 | null | 2016-08-22T00:00:00 | (UPDATED at 6:38 p.m. Monday) U.S. 250, just west of Peru Olena Road, is open to traffic in both directions. The road was previously restricted due to an accident. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.norwalkreflector.com%2FLaw-Enforcement%2F2016%2F08%2F22%2FCrash-on-U-S-250-causes-traffic-delays.html.json | http://norwalkreflector.com | en | null | Crash on U.S. 250 causing traffic delays | null | null | www.norwalkreflector.com | * * *
U.S. 250, just west of Peru Olena Road, is restricted in both directions due to an accident, according to a statement issued at 12:31 p.m. Monday by the Ohio Department of Transportation.
Motorists should expect delays through this area. | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/Law-Enforcement/2016/08/22/Crash-on-U-S-250-causes-traffic-delays.html | en | 2016-08-22T00:00:00 | www.norwalkreflector.com/43e066774df474a61b618300a60baeec873afc75dce3e1d506153a329c72d1ef.json |
[] | 2016-08-27T20:50:07 | null | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | Director Jason Roblin presented a report to the county commissioners Tuesday on behalf of the Huron County Emergency Management Agency. The report covered the agency’s preparedness | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.norwalkreflector.com%2FGovernment%2F2016%2F08%2F27%2FCounty-Emergency-Management-Association-loses-funding.html.json | http://www.norwalkreflector.com | en | null | County Emergency Management Association loses funding | null | null | www.norwalkreflector.com | The state of EMA’s funding was also discussed during the commissioners meeting. Unfortunately for the agency, things are not looking up.
Emergency Management Performance Grant funding dropped more than ten grand, from $90,262 last year (FFY 2015) to $78,523 this year (FFY 2016). The grant is sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
The cut comes out of the blue for the agency, according to Roblin.
“We were told the FFY2015 would be our new ‘normal’ and now it is changing,” he wrote in his report. “Our shared employee has been instrumental ... and now the funding increase used to support her is being cut by half.”
“We suffer because of that,” Roblin said during the commissioner meeting on Tuesday.
On a slightly higher note, the agency received its National Weather Service Storm Ready certification last October, which is good for three years. The program encourages the formation of a hazardous weather plan, and trains the agency to spot severe weather among other things.
Roblin also recounted the agency’s success at the Huron County fair. Although they didn’t have a booth, one of their shared employees with the Huron County Health Department passed out flyers and bags and assisted residents in signing up for the Huron County Alert system.
The public alert system sends prompt messages, texts or emails to area residents in the case of situations such as severe weather like tornadoes, flash floods, missing persons, unexpected road closures or area evacuations. Anyone can sign up at https://member.everbridge.net/index/453003085612221#/signup. | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/Government/2016/08/27/County-Emergency-Management-Association-loses-funding.html | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.norwalkreflector.com/20c650cbcf9d68c41db5f124173a6845565748d192783ecc783c5d295fb9b657.json |
[] | 2016-08-28T22:50:07 | null | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | Carfentanil — a drug created to knock out elephants — is believed to be the drug behind more than 100 overdoses in three states in the past two weeks. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.norwalkreflector.com%2FLaw-Enforcement%2F2016%2F08%2F28%2FElephant-tranquilizer-leads-to-more-than-100-overdoses-in-Ohio-two-other-states.html.json | http://www.norwalkreflector.com | en | null | Elephant tranquilizer leads to more than 100 overdoses in Ohio, two other states | null | null | www.norwalkreflector.com | The drug is a chemical relative of fentanyl, a painkiller and anesthesia used in surgery. At more than 10,000 times stronger than morphine, a tiny amount can be lethal in humans. Just 2 milligrams is all that is needed to knock out a 2,000-pound elephant.
The drug is so powerful that first-responders often have to use as much as 10 times the usual amount of the overdose antidote, Narcan, to revive victims.
In Huntington, W.Va., 27 overdoses were reported within a 1.5-mile radius in just five hours on Aug. 15. One man died.
In Cincinnati, 78 overdoses were reported in a two-day period. One rescue vehicle ran out of Narcan. Jennings County in Indiana saw 14 overdoses — one fatal — on a single day, Tuesday.
On Friday, a man from Akron, Ohio, was arrested and charged with selling the drugs that caused the overdoses in Huntington. Indiana officials also have arrested a man they believe sold the drugs that caused the overdoses there.
No arrests have been made in Cincinnati, where carfentanil was found in the local heroin supply in mid-July. Cleveland health officials also have identified carfentanil in toxicology reports from overdose deaths. The drug is also suspected in 91 overdoses and eight deaths in Akron in mid-July.
Whether carfentanil has caused any overdose deaths in Palm Beach County isn't known. It's only been in the past month that carfentanil was added to the list of drugs tested during autopsies, said Palm Beach County Medical Examiner Dr. Michael Bell.
"Overall, it really makes very little difference in my job," said Bell, adding that testing for another analog of fentanyl is a distraction. "There are plenty of other drugs we detect."
In 2015, fentanyl was detected in more than 100 overdose deaths in Palm Beach County, according to medical examiner records. It often is mixed with heroin, leading unsuspecting addicts to overdose.
Concern about the recent spate of overdoses prompted the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to issue a health alert Thursday. According to the alert, there has been a sharp increase in counterfeit pills that look identical to Oxycodone, Xanax and Norco, but contain deadly levels of fentanyl and fentanyl-related compounds or analogs, such as carfentanil and acetylfentanyl.
In July, the Drug Enforcement Administration reported hundreds of thousands of such counterfeit pills have entered the United States. Traditionally, fentanyl and its analogs have been mixed with white-powder heroin mostly found in the Midwest, Southeast and Northeast. Fentanyl-related overdoses largely have been restricted to heroin addicts in those areas.
However, the deadly counterfeit pills also threaten prescription drug addicts. The fear is that prescription drug abusers who turn to the street to find drugs when their prescriptions run out will become victims of the counterfeit pills.
Recent investigations in Ohio and Florida indicate that the increases in fentanyl-related deaths do not involve prescription fentanyl but fentanyl that is created in illicit labs. Using pill presses that can be purchased online, drug distributors press the fentanyl into pills that look nearly identical to other drugs.
Renowned musician Prince is believed to be a victim of the fentanyl-laced counterfeit pills. Pills seized inside his Paisley Park compound near Minneapolis, Minn., after his death in April were labeled as hydrocodone but actually contained fentanyl, according to published reports.
The DEA alerted police and first-responders of the danger in June, when it sent a video to all law enforcement agencies nationwide about the dangers of improperly handling the drug and its deadly consequences — especially to drug-sniffing police dogs.
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[] | 2016-08-26T13:12:10 | null | 2016-04-15T00:00:00 | An assault accomplice said Wednesday soon after the victim fell to his knees, “it went downhill fast.”
Andrew T. Jordan, 23, of 412 W. Tiffin | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.norwalkreflector.com%2FCourts%2F2016%2F08%2F25%2FAssault-accomplice-avoids-prison-sentence.html.json | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/image/2016/04/15/x720_q60/8e94ec1d-39d0-4eac-98ba-791f4584cafe.jpg | en | null | Assault accomplice avoids prison sentence | null | null | www.norwalkreflector.com | Andrew T. Jordan, 23, of 412 W. Tiffin St., Willard, told his perspective on the June 29, 2015 assault at the request of Huron County Common Pleas Judge Jim Conway during Wednesday’s sentencing hearing. Jordan apparently refused to tell his side during his pre-sentence interview with a probation officer.
Conway ruled Jordan was the least culpable of his co-defendants, with Christopher S. Kessler being the primary offender. Also, the judge said since Jordan flagged down officers to assist the victim, it shows he had some form of remorse.
“I don’t think you would have undertaken it on your own,” added Conway, who was disturbed by the fact Jordan’s boss led the trio to track down the victim.
In early August, Kessler, 24, of Willard, was sentenced to two years in prison for attempted felonious assault and robbery. He was convicted of hitting the victim with a 2-by-4. Gregory S. Montgomery, 46, most recently of 2354 Peru Center Road, Willard, has pleaded guilty to attempted obstruction of justice and will be sentenced Sept. 22.
The trio was hanging metal at a job site. Jordan said his boss approached them and notified them a man owed him some money and if they wanted to be paid, they needed to find him.
The accomplices left the job site and drove around. Jordan said they saw the victim and chased him on foot.
“Mr. Jordan picked up the 2-by-4, but he didn’t hit him with it,” said Huron County Prosecutor Daivia Kasper, who recommended Jordan be sentenced to prison.
The 44-year-old Willard-area victim sustained a skull fracture from being kicked and hit. He first went to Mercy Health-Willard Hospital and later was transported to Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center in Toledo. Conway said the man has suffered “a loss of life skills that continue today.”
Defense attorney T. Douglas Clifford agreed with the judge that Jordan wasn’t the primary offender.
“He got caught up in other people’s activities,” said Clifford, who requested a jail sentence on the work-release program so Jordan can keep his full-time job.
In June, Jordan pleaded guilty to separate charges of aggravated assault and trafficking in marijuana. As part of a plea deal, prosecutors dismissed one count each of felonious assault, robbery and possession of criminal tools.
During the Dec. 5 drug incident, authorities found Jordan with a couple baggies containing more than 37 grams of marijuana that was prepared for sale, Kasper said.
“This was not a controlled purchase,” the prosecutor added.
Jordan has 60-day discretionary jail sentence hanging over his head. His probation officer can impose part or all of the time without a hearing. Jordan also must reimburse the state Highway Patrol $105 for lab testing.
In the assault case, the judge sentenced Jordan to 180 days in jail on the work-release program. If he violates his three years of probation, he faces 18 months in prison. | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/Courts/2016/08/25/Assault-accomplice-avoids-prison-sentence.html | en | 2016-04-15T00:00:00 | www.norwalkreflector.com/f3575b80abe399f7854f5e8f78e68625880d7db864c1f8c7a3592e575a5409f9.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:06:07 | null | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | TAMPA, Fla. — The Browns traded linebacker Barkevious Mingo to the New England Patriots on Thursday afternoon in exchange for a fifth-round draft pick | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.norwalkreflector.com%2FFootball%2F2016%2F08%2F25%2FBrowns-trade-former-sixth-overall-pick-Mingo-to-Patriots.html.json | http://www.norwalkreflector.com | en | null | Cleveland trades former sixth overall pick Mingo to New England | null | null | www.norwalkreflector.com | TAMPA, Fla. — The Browns traded linebacker Barkevious Mingo to the New England Patriots on Thursday afternoon in exchange for a fifth-round draft pick in 2017.
Mingo declined to comment on the move at the Browns' hotel on the eve of the team facing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the third preseason game on Friday at Raymond James Stadium. He was preparing to leave Tampa and join the Patriots in North Carolina, where they'll play the Carolina Panthers in an exhibition game Friday night.
When Browns head of football operations Sashi Brown spoke about Mingo on Thursday morning, the executive essentially damned the player with faint praise by saying he tries really hard. The comment foreshadowed the Browns parting with Mingo, the sixth overall pick in the 2013 draft who seemed likely to be cut by the team next week.
The Browns moved Mingo, 25, from outside linebacker to inside linebacker this summer. It was as if the team's new coaches were desperately searching for a way to give him his best chance to earn a roster spot. But Mingo played in the fourth quarter in each of the first two preseason games, an indication the new regime wasn't impressed with him.
"(He's) working hard, and he's showing up on (special) teams. We'd like to see him show up more in the defense," Brown said. "Very positive attitude. Barkevious plays his tail off.
"If I could take his energy and effort and pour it into every player, we would have a great thing. He's a guy who sets a tone in terms of the effort he lays out there every day, and we appreciate that. Both the staff and Barkevious have to find a way to find some productivity for him."
Now the Patriots will be tasked with trying to maximize Mingo's abilities. He has been a colossal disappointment thus far, but Patriots coach Bill Belichick is known for developing players and getting the most out of them.
Mingo has played 46 games with 16 starts, compiling 99 tackles, an interception, 16 passes defensed and a fumble recovery. Former Browns CEO Joe Banner and ex-general manager Mike Lombardi drafted him an edge rusher out of Louisiana State University, but he has tallied just seven career sacks — five as a rookie in 2013, two in 2014 and none in 2015.
The Browns declined to exercise the fifth-year option on Mingo's rookie contract in May, another sign his days in Cleveland were numbered. They would have paid Mingo $11.925 million next season if they had picked up the option.
"It was their right (to decline the option)," Mingo said on Aug. 2. "But now it's my job to put it on the field and let them see that they should have done it."
Now Mingo will undoubtedly try to prove the Browns shouldn't have traded him.
The Browns, meanwhile, are happy to add to their stockpile of draft picks. To net a fifth-round pick for a player who likely would have been cut has the feeling of a coup. Unless, of course, he becomes a force for the Patriots. NFL Network reported the Detroit Lions were competing with the Patriots to trade for Mingo.
In next year's draft, the Browns also own the first-round pick of the Philadelphia Eagles, the second-round selection of the Tennessee Titans and the seventh-round choice of the Indianapolis Colts. They have the second-round pick of the Eagles in 2018.
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[] | 2016-08-26T13:10:45 | null | 2016-08-22T00:00:00 | The Huron County Fair made sure no one, no matter how young, was left out.
They offered children who were too young for 4-H the opportunity to show a friend or family | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.norwalkreflector.com%2FFairs-Festivals%2F2016%2F08%2F25%2FShow-for-pee-wee-sized-showman.html.json | http://norwalkreflector.com/image/2016/08/22/x720_q60/Jake-From-State-Farm.jpg | en | null | Show for 'pee wee' sized showman | null | null | www.norwalkreflector.com | They offered children who were too young for 4-H the opportunity to show a friend or family member’s sheep with Friday’s PeeWee Sheep Showmanship, learning to walk and present them to a judge and giving them a chance to feel important like the big kids.
“We try to get them out here in the ring with older brothers and sisters or family as soon as possible,” said show judge Matt Martin..
“We can tell there are differences in these kids in terms of confidence levels. Some of these kids have obviously done this before. For some of them this is their first time. We want them to have that confidence. They’re all done a good job keeping the lambs under control. It’s really a great group of kids.”
The goal is to feed off of the children’s interest and show them the excitement and family atmosphere of showing an animal at a young age so they aren’t as nervous when they grow up.
“They start to love this fun, happy family we have out here,” Martin said. “The conversations you start to have with these kids when you’re out here talking to them, just small talk, it’s amazing. These are great kids.”
One child Martin was particularly impressed with was Tate Stevens, 4, of Norwalk. He had Stevens tell the audience the name of his goat — Jake From State Farm.
His mother Nicole Stevens, who serves as fair sheep superintendent, said she’s not sure where the name came from.
“We were walking out to the barn and I looked over and asked him ‘So do you know what you’re going to name him yet?’ And he said ‘Yes. Jake From State Farm,’” she said with a laugh.”
She thinks the show is a good thing for the young kids to experience.
“ Just to be able to come out here for a show,” she said. “That’s what they want to do. They wanted to do it (when the older kids showed their sheep).”
Tate said his favorite part of the whole fair was “being with Jake” in the show ring. | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/Fairs-Festivals/2016/08/25/Show-for-pee-wee-sized-showman.html | en | 2016-08-22T00:00:00 | www.norwalkreflector.com/1062ee7eb83695930166cb09c416db5fffd238ca7d459a7ef4ffb93796a99ebf.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T14:51:25 | null | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | The faith-based non-profit, Answering the Call Together, is giving everyone a chance to help those in need.
ACT will be sponsoring a mission trip Oct. 21 through 30 to | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.norwalkreflector.com%2FCharities-Fundraisers%2F2016%2F08%2F31%2FMission-trip-gives-locals-a-chance-to-help-flood-victims.html.json | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/image/2016/08/29/x720_q60/Clendenin.jpg | en | null | Mission trip aims to help West Virginia flood victims | null | null | www.norwalkreflector.com | ACT will be sponsoring a mission trip Oct. 21 through 30 to Clendenin, W.Va. — a town which was devastated recently by a massive flood that hit parts of the state. During the trip, volunteers will help rebuild homes destroyed by the flood.
“There’s an opportunity for people to give back,” said David Wallace, city council member and executive director of ACT.
The floods hit Clendenin hard. They took the town in June, destroying the business district downtown, the post office, fire station and even taking out the high school.
A total of 24 people perished in the disaster and seven are still unaccounted for. Although the floods happened in June, the town still has a lot of repairs to do.
Fortunately, ACT intends to help. The organization has sponsored a number of these mission trips before, Wallace said, which usually cost hundreds of dollars per volunteer.
For this trip, they’re waiving the fee and allowing volunteers to go for free. Food, lodging and all tools and materials needed also will be provided on site.
Experience is not required. Men, women and youth groups are all invited to come on the trip, which will be about a 4 hour and 25 minute drive.
Volunteers are welcome to join the group for any of the days they are available during the weekend.
Any large groups planning to volunteer should contact Wallace so lodging arrangements may be made. His number is 419-706-8656.
An organizational meeting will be held for the trip at 7 p.m. Oct. 17 at the Chapel, 156 South Norwalk Road in Norwalk, room C-3. | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/Charities-Fundraisers/2016/08/31/Mission-trip-gives-locals-a-chance-to-help-flood-victims.html | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.norwalkreflector.com/ddaee8282ce72a2a9f8221cde3534b559b8e4d85cd8882f5c7dac49425f11097.json |
[] | 2016-08-28T22:50:11 | null | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | CANTON — A man and woman from Willard face drug-related and child endangering charges after apparently overdosing on heroin Saturday in a store parking lot in Canton while their | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.norwalkreflector.com%2FLaw-Enforcement%2F2016%2F08%2F28%2FMan-and-woman-overdose-in-store-parking-lot-with-toddler-in-vehicle.html.json | http://www.norwalkreflector.com | en | null | Man and woman overdose in store parking lot with toddler in vehicle | null | null | www.norwalkreflector.com | Police and medics were called to the Dollar Tree at 3526 Harmont Ave. NE about 2:15 p.m. A store employee apparently had called police after noticing what appeared to be a man and woman unresponsive in a vehicle in the parking lot with a young child inside.
The father of the child tried to get away when police arrived while the woman was inside the vehicle unconscious, said Sgt. Eric Vanover. Medics used Narcan to revive the woman, who was taken to a local hospital for evaluation before she was released. Narcan (naloxone) is a medication that can reverse a heroin overdose.
The names of the 29-year-old man and the 28-year-old woman were not immediately available from police. Both were arrested and taken to the Stark County Jail.
The child was unharmed. Huron County Children Services, part of the Department of Job and Family Services, placed the child with a relative, Vanover said.
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[] | 2016-08-26T16:48:44 | null | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | For a department with a difficult job, the Huron County Dog Warden’s office is having a very good year.
“I think our numbers speak very well, | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.norwalkreflector.com%2FLaw-Enforcement%2F2016%2F08%2F26%2FOusley-promotes.html.json | http://norwalkreflector.com/image/2016/08/25/x720_q60_ca404,170,832,634/DSCN2568-JPG.jpg | en | null | County warden encourages dog licensing, adoption | null | null | www.norwalkreflector.com | “I think our numbers speak very well,” said county dog warden Gary Ousley on Thursday.
Ousley was referencing the number of dogs adopted out and claimed, which was remarkably high this year. About 97 dogs were adopted from the warden this year, and a little more than 90 were claimed by their owners.
The warden also is looking to reduce the number of dogs euthanized, which was significantly down from previous years.
“That was our goal, to get it down to zero,” Ousley said.
This year, the number was not quite zero — reaching 10 by the end of August. Seven of those were at the request of the owner, and three were because the animals were injured or ill.
Sometimes, Ousley said, owners are hesitant to come and retrieve their dogs from the warden. People tend to be afraid of getting in trouble.
“They hesitate because they think they’re going to get fined or something for it,” Ousley said. “Usually if it’s just the first time, we just give them a citation.”
Owners claiming their wayward canines also are required to cover the kennel and retrieval costs — $23 plus an additional $8 a day for every day they’re held.
The best way for owners to check for a lost dog, Ousley said, is to call the office or check Facebook. The warden can be contacted at 419-668-9773. The Facebook page “Friends of the Huron County Dog Warden” often posts pictures of dogs which are in the kennel.
Although costs can vary from county to county, the basics are stated in the Ohio Revised Code.
Any person who owns or keeps a dog older than three months must file for registration. Any dog found not wearing a valid tag will be assumed unregistered by the county and could end up impounded, sold or euthanized.
If anyone has their dog seized by the warden and the dog isn’t deemed vicious or dangerous, it may be returned to its owner or sold to a new owner.
Before this, the owner or buyer must pay the warden the money it cost to capture, house and feed the dog as well as the registration fee if it isn’t already registered.
Whatever payment the warden receives is required by Ohio law to be deposited by the auditor into a fund used to cover the warden’s costs. This includes the cost of tags, records and equipment as well as paying employees.
Unregistered dogs also must be registered before they can be released by the warden. Ousley currently has a goal of selling 12,000 licenses this year. He said they’re about 1,000 licenses away from their goal.
Ousley also recalled late Reflector photographer, Jeff Van Natta on Thursday.
Van Natta would often take photos of the dogs in the kennel, as well as animals at the Humane Society to promote them for adoption in the paper.
“He loved the dogs,” Ousley recalled. “He would come out here and just play with them and sit down on the floor.
“As far as what he did, it’s just amazing.” | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/Law-Enforcement/2016/08/26/Ousley-promotes.html | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.norwalkreflector.com/d8be240e8fe6139675262a8c62c0538cd6f9b235432c4360984094d1fc83e37c.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T22:50:57 | null | 2016-06-08T00:00:00 | WILLARD — Willard will be redesigning how a few of the roadway traffic flows in the coming weeks, including removing several stop signs.
At Whistler Drive, the | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.norwalkreflector.com%2FBusiness%2F2016%2F08%2F30%2FChanges-coming-to-Willard-streets.html.json | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/image/2016/06/08/x720_q60/Ludban.jpg | en | null | Changes coming to Willard streets | null | null | www.norwalkreflector.com | At Whistler Drive, the city council decided to eliminate a stop sign, near the high school.
“Originally they had put the stop sign in because the high school’s front sidewalk was right there,” City manager Jim Ludban said. “Now that the high school is gone, it’s been moved over, we saw the stop sign was unnecessary. So it’ll be a through street from Euclid to Dale.”
This could have been an decision of concern for area parents, but Ludban assures, there is no reason to fret. The decision was not made in haste.
“I had the police department look at it and the fire department look at it,” he said. “We had several people telling us it should be removed and giving us their opinions. I feel pretty good about it.”
North and south streets in Willard also will become through streets. Ludban said the stop signs that at one time prevented it were due to a school that is no longer there.
“Also, Euclid at Pearl Street we removed the stop sign,” he said. “There’s no stop sign on Woodlawn down to Tiffin Street. And it’s the same thing with Woodbine. It used to be a through street as well. We removed the stop sign at at Howard Street because the hospital is gone now, so that’ll make that kind of a through street.”
Ludban said the council elected to keep the stop sign at High Street that is near the park for safety.
“We removed the stop signs where they were no longer necessary,” he said. “Some people say, ‘well, won’t that encourage speeding?’ That’s what we have a police force for. It’s already 25 mph through there. And if we get a lot of concerned calls or notice something we need to consider, we’ll look at it again.”
Most of the changes are slated to take place in the next couple weeks, giving drivers a chance to realize the coming changes.
“We posted a sign informing the citizens of the upcoming traffic changes so they can prepare and so they know what to expect,” Ludban said. “I wanted to have them out for a couple weeks beforehand so people have an idea of what’s going on and so they know.” | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/Business/2016/08/30/Changes-coming-to-Willard-streets.html | en | 2016-06-08T00:00:00 | www.norwalkreflector.com/f9c2576f8e5d80912d389ef5bab847b22be3b975269f732c93511ce0cf278e71.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T00:50:40 | null | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | Overall, Week 1 was very successful for area teams. Spanning three days – Thursday through Saturday – area teams picked up six wins total while just losing three games. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.norwalkreflector.com%2FFootball%2F2016%2F08%2F29%2FArea-teams-rack-up-six-wins.html.json | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/image/2016/08/29/x720_q60/Buerger.jpg | en | null | Area teams rack up six wins | null | null | www.norwalkreflector.com | St. Paul 34, St. Mary’s 0
The Flyers started out their season the same way they have for 11 consecutive years – with a Week 1 victory. This time, St. Paul had to deal with a lightening delay that stretched over an hour and 45 minutes. The contest wasn't close as the Flyers took home the 34-0 victory. Derek Gross carried the ball 23 times for 208 yards and two scores including an 89-yard rumble. He led the team with 12 tackles and an interception. Colton Service added 72 yards on the ground with a pair of scores and the Flyers attempted just eight passes. They added 388 yards of total offense and 355 of those were on the ground. A dominant run game could help quarterback Nick Lukasko get comfortable in the backfield and a good passing game may develop if the Flyers need it.
Edison 50, Firelands 17
It was the Braden Ehrhardt show on Friday night as the first-time quarterback gave Chargers’ fans reason to not worry about 2016. He collected five total touchdowns after running for 105 yards and throwing for 76 more. He reached the end zone three times one the ground and twice through the air. However; he didn't do it alone. Sam Stoll was a wrecking ball with the rock in his hands running for 145 yards and two scores in the second most lop-sided game of Week 1.
The Chargers were clicking on all cylinders and added three interceptions on defense turning them into easy scores. With 433 yards of total offense, Edison could be scary-good as the season rolls along.
Monroeville 47, Crestline 13
Though no stats were submitted, the Eagles started off 2016 with a convincing win at Crestline. The Eagles score 28 first quarter points and never looked back By the start of the fourth, their lead ballooned to 40-7 and it was an easy road from there.
New Londons 28, Oberlin 26
It was a nail-biter in New London and with the game lasting three and a half hours, Wildcat fans may not have anymore nails left. Oberlin and New London traded punches all night long with the Wildcats throwing the final one. The two teams literally traded touchdowns throughout the contest, but a failed Oberlin 2-point conversion with 37 seconds to go in the third was the deciding factor. Joe Sowder didn't find the end zone, but he was the difference-maker in the second half. His number was called nine times after the intermission and he piled up 135 yards including 67 on the Wildcats’ final drive. Dane Mathews completes seven of 17 passes for 123 yards and a touchdown. Oberlin was able to pick him off four times, but in the end, the turnovers didn't matter and the Wildcats came away with the Week 1 victory. Jacob Molnar had 17 carries for 107 yards and two scores while also blocking a punt and returning it for a score.
Plymouth 39, Buckeye Central 19
It took the Big Red a little while to get going, but that’s how Week 1 goes sometimes right? After trailing at halftime, the Big Red exploded to the tune of a 26-point outburst in the third quarter to put the game out of reach. Buckeye Central led at the half 13-7 and the Big Red defense put the clamps down giving up just six points in the second half. The Big Red piled up 545 yards of total offense including 416 on the ground. The 2-headed monster running back crew of Dylan Carroll and Seth Bailey combined for 288 yards on the ground – 159 for Carrol and 129 for Bailey. Sophomore Kade Collins completed six of 15 passes for 119 yards and a touchdown in his first varsity start. Carroll ran for three scores while Bailey added a pair including a 55-yarder. Mitchell Chaffins added a receiving touchdown and two interceptions.
Willard 31, Margaretta 24
It is a new era in Willard football. Head coach Britton Devier showed off his new high-powered spread offense by showcasing Ethan Daub’s arm. The gun-slinger completed 20 of 30 passes for 309 yards and four touchdowns – the same number of passing touchdowns the Flashes had all season in 2015. The Flashes jumped out to a comfortable 25-8 lead in the third and slowly saw that mark slip away in the fourth. But they were able to hang on for the 31-24 season-opening win. Breton Polachek collected two of Willard’s four interceptions on the evening.
Port Clinton 28, Norwalk 17
Norwalk kicked off the season on Thursday night traveling to the lake to take on Port Clinton. Trenton Morrow did all he could to get the Truckers back in the game throwing for 122 yards and a touchdown. Blake Obringer was his favorite target hauling in six balls for 87 yards and a score. Trevon Raymore added 94 yards on the ground and a touchdown.
Seneca East 54, South Central 20
It was a tough outing for the Trojans against one of the Northern 10 Conference’s top teams. Aaron Lamoreaux had a successful Game 1 as the starting quarterback throwing for 71 yards and a touchdown while running for 90 more yards and a score. Aaron found little brother Ben Lamoreaux on a 12 yard strike. Other than that, the Trojans didn't have much offense piling up just 215 yards of total offense.
Black River 50, Western Reserve 7
The most lop-sided Week 1 contest in Week 1 came out of Collins. the Roughriders couldn't get much going. Even though it was a one-sided outcome, some Roughriders pieced together successful individual performances. Matt Perkins found Colton Puder for a 62-yard score for Western’s only score of the game. Puder had just three receptions but piled up 100 yards. | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/Football/2016/08/29/Area-teams-rack-up-six-wins.html | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.norwalkreflector.com/40c31a9a6ea5a861b5b3ba89ff5d833b5ce9e90cd04402c25121a7370af56d89.json |
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The margin of which Norwalk St. Paul outscored their opponents last season. The Flyers averaged 37.7 points per game while holding | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.norwalkreflector.com%2FSports%2F2016%2F08%2F22%2FGo-Figure.html.json | http://norwalkreflector.com/image/2015/09/19/x720_q60/150918-FB-Plymouth-Mville-03.jpg | en | null | Norwalk Reflector: Go Figure! | null | null | www.norwalkreflector.com | The margin of which Norwalk St. Paul outscored their opponents last season. The Flyers averaged 37.7 points per game while holding opponents to 9.2.
1,560
Total number of yards piled up by Norwalk quarterback Trenten Marrow. He threw for 1,059 and ran for 501 yards as a junior for the Truckers.
10
The number of seniors the Plymouth Big Red return in 2016 including three 2-time lettermen, Dylan Carroll, Jacob Prosser and Josh Dove.
3
The number of teams in the Firelands Conference who finished at .500 or better. Those teams were Norwalk St. Paul (10-2), Monroeville (6-5) and Western Reserve (5-5).
12-2
The record of the Edison Chargers who advanced to the Final Four last season. The Chargers won three playoff games including a 70-37 blowout win against Swanton.
2019
The graduation year of Monroeville’s two quarterbacks on the roster. Adam rogers is a 5-foot-9, 180-pound sophomore while Chayce Schaub is a 6-1, 140-pound sophomore as well.
43
Number of rostered players on the Willard roster. New head coach Britton Devier has the highest number of players on roster in the past few years.
4
The jersey number of South Central’s first team All-Firelands Conference player Aaron Lamoreaux. He was named all conference as a wide receiver, but he is listed as a quarterback on the Trojans’ preseason roster.
5
The total number of Firelands Conference championships won by the Western Reserve Roughriders including the very first one back in 1961. Their last was in 2012 when they shared it with St. Paul.
142
The total number of Firelands Conference victories by New London; fourth most in the history of the conference.
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[] | 2016-08-26T13:15:04 | null | 2016-08-21T00:00:00 | TOLEDO — Annette T. “Crutch” Lineback, age 69, of Toledo, died peacefully Friday, August 19, 2016 at Ebeid Hospice Center.
She was born | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.norwalkreflector.com%2FObituary%2F2016%2F08%2F21%2FAnnette-T-Crutch-Lineback.html.json | http://norwalkreflector.com | en | null | Annette T. “Crutch” Lineback | null | null | www.norwalkreflector.com | She was born November 18, 1946 in Toledo to the late Bertil Sr. and Evelyn (Beemer) Feldt. She enjoyed fishing, spoiling her granddaughters and the Pittsburgh Steelers.
She was preceded in death by her two brothers, Leonard R. and Bertil G., Jr.
She is survived by her daughter, Jennie (Eric) Hipp of Norwalk; granddaughters, Emily and Maggie Simon.
Per her wishes there will be no services. Memorial contributions may be made to Erie County Cancer Services or Huron County Humane Society. | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/Obituary/2016/08/21/Annette-T-Crutch-Lineback.html | en | 2016-08-21T00:00:00 | www.norwalkreflector.com/29dbcd1134b08d134a22bcb26b4e60a660499a55478f24d077e4b975473088a5.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T20:49:26 | null | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | The Norwalk Antique Mall may be switching hands before the end of the year.
Current owner Tom Jarrett met with the Huron County commissioners Tuesday to let them know his | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.norwalkreflector.com%2FBusiness%2F2016%2F08%2F26%2FThings-seem-to-be-going-well-for-Huron-County-Job-and-Family-Services.html.json | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/image/2016/08/25/x720_q60/Antique-mall-2.jpg | en | null | Antique mall in process of changing owners | null | null | www.norwalkreflector.com | Current owner Tom Jarrett met with the Huron County commissioners Tuesday to let them know his intent. He currently rents the space on East Main Street from the county.
Jarrett would be passing over the 11-year-old business to Mary Anne Claus, one of the renters who currently operates an antique store out of the space.
Klaus has been an antique dealer for 31 years, and is looking to make some minor improvements to the store.
Even if he sells the business, Jarrett still plans to stick around.
“My intentions are to stay in the mall if you approve Mary Anne,” Jarrett said during the commissioners’ meeting Tuesday. “I’ll be a renter instead of an owner.”
The commissioners were in favor of the plan — wanting to keep the mall as an anchor business for Main Street.
Jill Eversole Nolan, director of the Huron County Department of Job and Family Services, also reported during the meeting Tuesday.
“Things seem to be going well,” Nolan said Tuesday. “As long as the children are safe and not abused, we try not to take them away from families.”
She gave a few updates on the department, including the number of children assessed by Child Protective Services and the number placed in temporary and permanent custody through the foster care program.
According to Nolan’s report, 29 children are in foster care as of this month. A total of 17 are in temporary custody and 12 children have received permanent placements.
Children Services also responded to 360 calls during April, May and June. Of the child abuse calls, case workers investigated and completed, 61 percent were proven and 39 percent were unsubstantiated.
The commissioners also heard reports from several other people from the county, including Amy Hoffman and Jason Roblin. Roblin represented the Huron County Emergency Management Agency, which distributed 6,250 emergency preparedness flyers to students in the county. | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/Business/2016/08/26/Things-seem-to-be-going-well-for-Huron-County-Job-and-Family-Services.html | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.norwalkreflector.com/572e2604fe58dfb72e84bc7a63574d67fc3f8d4eb4181a330a2adfbf77b5a5a6.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T00:50:08 | null | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | The National Weather Service in northern Indiana confirmed Friday there were 12 tornadoes from Wednesday’s storms with eight twisters | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.norwalkreflector.com%2FWeather%2F2016%2F08%2F28%2FOhio-had-8-twisters-touch-down.html.json | http://www.norwalkreflector.com | en | null | Ohio had 8 twisters touch down Friday | null | null | www.norwalkreflector.com | The remaining four tornadoes touched down in Indiana in Wells, Allen, and Adams counties.
No one was injured in the storms and a preliminary NWS report indicated it would likely take multiple days to complete a survey of the damages.
Between roughly 5:50 and 6:35 p.m. Wednesday, two tornadoes touched down in Defiance County — both classified as EF2, which has wind speeds between 111 to 135 miles per hour.
The first tornado touched down roughly 1½ miles west of the intersection of Road 192 and Road 220 in a wooded area next to a residence, according to the NWS website, and traveled northwest while damaging homes, barns, trees, and crops. Another tornado touched down a short time later northeast of Defiance along Christy Road where it picked up speed and intensity to blow a roof off a business and down transmission lines.
“The tornado tracked further northeast where damage was noted along Flory Road, east of Route 66,” according to the NWS damage assessment. “Damage here consisted of roof damage to a residence and collapse of a storage building to the east of the home. The end of the damage path was located north of the intersection of Carpenter Road and Flory Road where tree branches were broken off.”
Four tornadoes touched down in Van Wert County. The first — classified as an EF1 with peak winds of about 100 mph — touched down between 6:30 and 6:41 p.m. in a corn field just west of a residence on Convoy Heller Road. Reports indicate it then uprooted trees, damaging homes and a barn on U.S. 224. A large pine tree in a cemetery was also knocked down and several small gravestones were moved.
The other three tornadoes — classified as EF0 with peak winds of between 65 and 75 mph — touched down southwest, northwest, and northeast of Van Wert County to damage corn and bean crops.
In Henry County, an EF1 storm with winds of 100 mph touched down between 6:48 and 6:54 p.m. along County Road P and north of U.S. 24. The twister damaged roofs and blew metal storage silos off their foundation.
Law enforcement officials reported seeing another twister touch down briefly in fields three miles southeast of Liberty Center.
Of the four tornadoes in Indiana, the strongest was reported to touch down about 5:30 p.m. in Adams County as an EF3 with winds up to 160 mph traveled more than five miles northeast while “causing extensive structural damage to homes, barns, trees, and crops,” the NWS report shows.
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[] | 2016-08-26T18:49:24 | null | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | MILAN — The Milan council dealt with some mixed feelings Wednesday during the regular meeting.
The council rarely fails to come to a consensus on issues | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.norwalkreflector.com%2FBusiness%2F2016%2F08%2F26%2FMixed-feelings-over-fencing-for-liquor-license.html.json | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/image/2016/08/25/x720_q60/Milan-Wine-Post.jpg | en | null | Mixed feelings over fencing for patio drinking | null | null | www.norwalkreflector.com | The council rarely fails to come to a consensus on issues presented to the members. Drinking and fences though have been hot topics this year.
Earlier this year, Angela and Adam Byington, owners of the Milan Wine Post at 1 N. Main St., Milan had plans approved for a fence to contain those wishing to drink outside on the business’ patio.
The stipulation was put in the contract that the fence needed to be temporary and removed each night at 9 p.m. to prevent injuries of anyone walking or riding bikes on the sidewalk in the morning. It also served as a way of keeping a good, consistent look for the downtown area.
Angela Byington though came to Wednesday’s meeting to inform the council that the Division of Liquor Control denied her license until she had a permanent fence in place.
“So we’re seeking your approval to erect the fence up permanently,” Angela said. “We’d really like to have this ready and approved in time for the Melon Festival.”
The board though, was divided on its support of granting approval.
“I have an issue with this. When we discussed this fence with the liquor license initially we came to a middle ground, which was to have it come down each night,” said President Jim Brown.
“Some of us weren’t in favor of it but we came to a compromise. My recommendation to council is to table it. The season only lasts through October, so it’s almost over anyway. We already have a good start on it start discussion for next year then so we can all come to an agreement. It's ready for us to take before design review board. I think it would be best to leave it to that board.”
“I for one think we should approve it,” councilman John Fox said. “She's done everything we've asked. It's not her fault our removable fence isn’t going to work. I don’t see a problem with it.”
“I'm not prepared to change the ordinance with a month to go in the season,” Brown said again.
“Like I said, my recommendation to council is to table for this year and start discussion early for next year and make sure everyone is on the same page. Then we can look at it as being a permanent fence, make sure it’s safe and if it has good aesthetics to match what we want the downtown area to look like.”
The council took a vote, ending in a 4-2 decision to accept the fencing as permanent. This allowed the Milan Wine post to keep the fencing up permanently effective immediately Wednesday night. Byington still needed to receive approval from the Division of Liquor Control. The permanent fence though, put her one step closer to obtaining the license.
After the decision was made, Mayor Steve Rockwell gave his approval of he fence.
“This is strictly in my opinion, but I think the fence looks good,” he said. “I happened to ride past on my bicycle and I saw there were no impact points and it was tall enough no one would fall over it. I think it’s nice.”
“Thank you so much for considering this and expediting it,” Byington told council.
“This means a lot to us and we look forward to serving the community, especially during the Melon Festival. If in the future you would like us to comply to any other standards you set in place if other businesses start to set fences up, to help make it more uniform, we’re more than willing to do whatever you need.” | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/Business/2016/08/26/Mixed-feelings-over-fencing-for-liquor-license.html | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.norwalkreflector.com/a73bdea4307aafbb03ec07c94892eb0985b24387eb34078f3413122148a64995.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T22:50:58 | null | 2015-10-29T00:00:00 | Last week my wife was working with my daughter to plan a baby shower together.
At some point I was asked an important question. Of course, I wasn’t listening and | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.norwalkreflector.com%2FEducation%2F2016%2F08%2F30%2FHuh-Are-you-talking-to-ME.html.json | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/image/2015/10/29/x720_q60/2a6cf95f-330a-4826-b9e5-784d6c0a6521.jpg | en | null | Huh? Are you talking to ME? | null | null | www.norwalkreflector.com | At some point I was asked an important question. Of course, I wasn’t listening and had no idea how to answer the question. After stumbling and mumbling around, I admitted that I wasn’t listening. The reality was I was hearing the words but was not paying attention or actively listening.
Have you ever had a lengthy discussion with your teenage son or daughter, only to have them say, “Were you talking to me?” or “Did you say something?” I suspect that script is repeated in many households and on a regular basis. Listening is an acquired skill that needs to be developed.
So often in our lives we say to our children, “You just don’t listen.” It is the source of frustration and, at times, great difficulty. “Listening skills” isn’t a class, but children won’t go far in school or in life if they don’t learn to listen well. And yet, what do we do about it?
So, as parents, we have to do more than just say, “Listen up.” We have to explain the benefits of listening. Example: What benefits are there in becoming a good or active listener?
• You’ll know what is going on.
• You’ll learn many new things.
• You can get better grades.
• You make fewer mistakes.
• You’ll have more friends because people like to be heard. To teach listening skills, model them for your children. Let your child see you listening respectfully to a teacher, other adults and your friends. Don’t interrupt when others are speaking. Finally, listen closely when your child is speaking. And, believe me, while it takes extra work; it will pay dividends. Also, have your child:
• Listen for a certain word as you read and have them say it aloud when they hear that word.
• Play “telephone” with your young children. Each player whispers a phrase or sentence to the next person in turn. Compare the beginning statement to the ending statement.
• Be an “audience” for your child. Have them listen to a sibling read a report or article. Then have them summarize it for you.
We do make a difference for our kids. Listening skills can be developed and supported at home. Give it your best because parents make the greatest difference in the lives of their children. Active listening can also help you maintain a semblance of sanity in your household and in your marriage.
Local columnist Dennis Doughty is the president of Norwalk Catholic School. | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/Education/2016/08/30/Huh-Are-you-talking-to-ME.html | en | 2015-10-29T00:00:00 | www.norwalkreflector.com/a5abeacacadfa8fa5218ed66d1a7db5212f5abef9e62af2f719d0ce41965933f.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:14:44 | null | 2016-08-21T00:00:00 | Students in Norwalk’s public and parochial schools return to classes Monday following summer break.
Please share your first-day-of-school pictures by emailing | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.norwalkreflector.com%2FNews%2F2016%2F08%2F21%2FSend-us-your-first-day-of-school-pictures-2.html.json | http://norwalkreflector.com | en | null | Send us your first-day-of-school pictures | null | null | www.norwalkreflector.com | Please share your first-day-of-school pictures by emailing them to news@norwalkreflector.com. We’ll post many submissions in a gallery on this website. We’ll also publish some of them in the newspaper. Feel free to include your child’s name, age and school for the caption in the paper.
We look forward to seeing and sharing your pictures! | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/News/2016/08/21/Send-us-your-first-day-of-school-pictures-2.html | en | 2016-08-21T00:00:00 | www.norwalkreflector.com/a75e71d1962f4fed2b9800fc84468df8652fb2ecd08db90b569982b73dcce939.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:14:56 | null | 2016-08-17T00:00:00 | Norwalk has welcomed a new addition committed to promoting the health of the community.
Josh and Jorgie Paull opened Maple City Nutrition, a nutrition | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.norwalkreflector.com%2FBusiness%2F2016%2F08%2F21%2FWe-see-it-change-lives-and-help-people.html.json | http://norwalkreflector.com/image/2016/08/17/x720_q60_ca51,436,559,791/Maple-City-Nutrition.jpg | en | null | 'We see it change lives and help people' | null | null | www.norwalkreflector.com | Josh and Jorgie Paull opened Maple City Nutrition, a nutrition club and smoothie business located at 57 Benedict Ave. in the same complex as H&R Block.
“We are actually a nutrition club, but you would think it’s just a business,” Josh said. “We have healthy meal alternative shakes, teas and aloes.”
The nutrition club focuses on helping others to live a healthier lifestyle and eat better, Josh said. But they also want nutrition and wellness to be enjoyable and understand the time constraint that drives many people towards cheap, fast food options that are often high in fat and calories.
“We call it a nutrition club but a smoothie business,” he added. “We offer a lot more on the back end with coaching and that’s where people are being impacted is with the nutrition and wellness coaching. That’s where we see it change lives and help people.”
Currently the couple offer more than 40 flavors of smoothies, their most popular item, six teas and two aloes, all with specific health benefits.
“The smoothies are a great alternative to fast food because it’s quick, it’s easy and it’s good for you,” he said. “They have 25 vitamins and minerals and then it has protein and fiber too. The smoothies are very low in sugar, so they’re not sugar smoothies. You can use them as a meal replacement or snack or for post workout. Most people do it for breakfast or lunch for a healthy alternative for a quick meal.”
The Maple City Nutrition smoothies can help with a dietary problem many may not even realize they have.
“The average person does not get enough protein,” Paull said. “Protein helps with metabolism and if you’re trying to become more toned. It’s also very filling, so it can help with weight loss as well. There’s 17 to 30 grams of protein in our shakes. So you want to shoot for 20 to 30 grams of protein per meal. That’s why you’re able to use it as a meal replacement, that and the vitamins and nutrients.”
“The teas are really good for you,” he said. “They help with metabolism, help with higher energy and provide a lot of antioxidants.”
The aloes help to tie the bundle up, aiding in nutrient absorption and digestive tract repair, make the trio a satisfying and good-for-you meal according to Paull.
He said it’s priced fairly too, at about what you could pay for a fast food meal — $6.
“We do more than just the smoothies and teas though; we’re wellness coaches, helping with wellness goals, which usually ends up being weight loss,” he added.
“We provide a free evaluation when they first come in and we sit with them and go over metabolism and nutrient needs, their physical activity, what they’ve done in the past that’s worked with them and what hasn’t. .. We’ve done this for five years now and have businesses in other towns. Our mission is to help thousands to get healthy and provide healthy solutions to eating something good for them as opposed to fast food.”
The most common challenge the Paulls said they are helping with is obesity.
“One in three people are obese,” he said. “Usually people are either not eating enough and working out too much or eating healthy foods but they’re eating too much healthy foods, women especially. Women need fewer calories than men usually because they naturally don’t normally burn them as quickly. And it’s very hard for a female to only eat 1,100 to 1,300 calories a day.”
Josh said they are hoping to start up walking groups and and other events to encourage and motivate people to move more.
So we hold club weight loss challenges and educate people on proper ways to lose the weight. And obviously we have the smoothies and teas and aleos too to help.”
The storefront is open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. some Sundays. Anywho would like more information can also call 419-937-3116. | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/Business/2016/08/21/We-see-it-change-lives-and-help-people.html | en | 2016-08-17T00:00:00 | www.norwalkreflector.com/bea178cd720e724bec66adca6c21d1732d9c69e9568ae0321aaa3edc4f6ddf57.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:05:47 | null | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | Pale blue dot, meet pale red dot. Astronomers have spent decades scouring the skies looking for Earth-sized planets around distant stars. And now they’ve found one, sitting smack | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.norwalkreflector.com%2FScience%2F2016%2F08%2F25%2FScientists-spot-a-rocky-Earth-like-planet-that-could-have-liquid-water.html.json | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/image/2016/08/25/x720_q60/WORLD-NEWS-SCI-PLANET-WATER-1-LA.jpg | en | null | Scientists spot a rocky, Earth-like planet that could have liquid water | null | null | www.norwalkreflector.com | The planet Proxima b, described in the journal Nature, could be one of the first planets outside our solar system where humans could go searching for life.
“It’s the closest star, it has a potentially habitable world — I just think it’s amazing,” said Cornell astrophysicist Lisa Kaltenegger, director of Carl Sagan Institute, who was not involved in the study. “This is just such a great exciting time to live in, because we’ll figure out how we fit into all of this — and hopefully, also, if we’re alone in the universe.”
The discovery comes months after the announcement of Breakthrough Starshot, an initiative to build and send tiny spacecraft to the nearest star system within the coming decades.
“The technology today is sufficient to begin thinking about these things,” Pete Worden, the initiative’s executive director and former head of NASA’s Ames Research Center, said at a news briefing. The finding now gives the project a tantalizing planetary target.
“We are really excited, and, to use the U.S. term, pumped, about this discovery,” Worden said. “We’re on our way.”
Proxima b circles Proxima Centauri, the stellar third wheel to the binary pair of stars known as Alpha Centauri AB. It’s the closest star to our solar system, sitting just 4.2 light-years away, but as an M-dwarf — a dim, red, low-mass star — it can’t be seen with the naked eye.
The newly discovered planet is estimated to hold at least 1.3 Earth masses, which means it’s probably a rocky world like our own. And while it circles roughly 4.3 million miles from the surface of its star (taking just 11.2 Earth days to complete a revolution) Proxima Centauri is small and dim, with just 12 percent of the sun’s mass and 0.15 percent of its luminosity. At that distance, it’s still temperate enough for water, theoretically, to remain stable on the surface, assuming there’s a protective atmosphere.
Scientists discovered Proxima b thanks to what’s known as the radial velocity method, which takes advantage of the Doppler effect. As a planet moves around its star, it tugs on the star just a little bit, causing it to wobble back and forth. When the wobble brings the star closer to us, the light reaching us is squeezed, making it bluer. When the star is pulled slightly away from us, the light is stretched, making it redder. By using that color shift to track that wobble, astronomers can determine the mass of the planet tugging on it.
In some ways, this is simpler to do with M dwarfs; because they’re much smaller than stars like our sun, they’re also more easily pulled this way and that by their planets. And since Proxima b is so close to the star, it circles very frequently and should be easy to pick out. That’s not to mention that Proxima Centauri, as the closest star to us, is arguably the best-studied red dwarf to date.
And yet it took years to find the planet. That’s in large part because M dwarfs are very noisy, variable stars, whose stellar activity can drown out that telltale Doppler signal. Earlier observations made years before revealed hints of the planet but could not decisively prove its existence.
Earlier this year, a team of astronomers known as the Pale Red Dot campaign studied Proxima Centauri using the European Southern Observatory’s HARPS instrument, a spectrograph installed on the 3.8-meter telescope at La Silla in Chile. Using other telescopes, including the ASH2 telescope at the San Pedro de Atacama Celestial Explorations Observatory and the Las Cumbres Observatory Global Telescope Network, they monitored the star’s brightness to make sure that its variability wasn’t producing the tantalizing exoplanetary signal.
They found that, at times, Proxima Centauri was moving toward and away from Earth at about 3 miles per hour — a typical human walking pace. An unseen planet, they realized, must be tugging on this star.
“All the pieces together is what allows us to be very, very sure that we have it right this time,” Guillem Anglada-Escude of the Queen Mary University of London said at a news briefing on his team’s findings.
As it turns out, there was also another signal mixed into the data — one that might potentially hint at the existence of a larger, more distant planet circling Proxima Centauri.
Could life exist on Proxima b? There are several unknowns that make it impossible to say right now, scientists said. The planet is tidally locked to Proxima Centauri; one side of the planet may permanently face the star while the other half remains shrouded in darkness. But that shouldn’t be a deal-breaker for the existence of life: If there is an atmosphere, it should redistribute heat across the surface, the researchers said.
But as an M dwarf, Proxima Centauri is also far more mercurial a star than our own, prone to frequent flares and bursts of X-rays that would send down 400 times the X-ray flux that Earth receives from the sun. (In the news briefing, the study authors said they’d been conservative and overstated the risk; it was more likely on the order of 100 times.) And X-rays could eat away at the atmosphere, even if it does exist.
And it’s also not clear whether water could have truly survived on the planet over the eons; it depends on how violent the star was in the past, and where the planet actually originated — both of which remain a mystery.
“This is the biggest question mark for the question of whether it’s an Earth-like planet or not,” said study co-author Ansgar Reiners of the University of Gottingen. “Whether there’s water or not, we do not know; that entirely depends on the formation, on the history of the planet. And this will be subject to further studies.”
The good news: Proxima Centauri is so close that it should be relatively easier to start probing these questions. Some teams have already started.
If life were on this planet, it probably survived either underground or deep within its hypothetical oceans, Kaltenegger said. But perhaps it could have eventually evolved to handle the extreme radiation that may reach the surface, she added, perhaps by using biofluorescence (an idea she and a colleague flesh out in a paper posted to arXiv).
Others expressed mixtures of caution and hope.
“Personally I’m holding out for the Earth twin,” Sara Seager, an MIT astrophysicist who was not involved in the study, said in reference to the search for an Earth-like planet around a sunlike star.
The next step is to try and catch the planet transiting across the star’s surface, she added. Seager is one of the scientists working on TESS, NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite, which will launch in 2017 to hunt for nearby exoplanets.
But in some ways the discovery of Proxima b heralds a new era, Seager added — one that moves from vast surveys like NASA’s Kepler spacecraft (as well as TESS) and toward individual, in-depth profiles of particularly interesting planets.
TESS may help identify many more interesting red dwarfs, which are the most common type of star found near our solar system. In fact, they’re so plentiful that some scientists say these cool, dim stars might actually have a greater chance of hosting a life-friendly world than sunlike stars (though again, it’s unclear what their variable nature may have on planets).
In the meantime, Proxima b presents astronomers with an ideal opportunity to study one of these stars (and the planet that circles it). There’s only a 1.5 percent chance that the planet transits in front of Proxima Centauri, which means researchers will probably not be able to study its atmosphere for a while. But as ever-more-powerful telescopes being to come online, it may be possible to actually take images of this nearby star system.
Plans to visit Proxima b, robotically or otherwise, remain an exceedingly distant prospect; with current technology, it would likely take tens of thousands of years to get there (and more than four years just to send a message back).
This April, Russian billionaire Yuri Milner and physicist Stephen Hawking announced Breakthrough Starshot, a $100-million initiative to build nanosatellites that could be accelerated to 20 percent of the speed of light using lasers. At that rate, it would take a little over 20 years to reach our nearest neighbors — once that technology is designed and built, of course, which may also take decades. Worden estimated that building a private prototype system will require $500 million to $1 billion.
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[] | 2016-08-26T13:14:34 | null | 2016-08-21T00:00:00 | NORWALK — Jeffrey L. Van Natta, 67, of Milan, died Saturday evening in UH Amherst Health Center, Amherst, Ohio.
He worked as the Norwalk | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.norwalkreflector.com%2FObituary%2F2016%2F08%2F21%2FAug-20-2016.html.json | http://norwalkreflector.com | en | null | Jeffrey L. Van Natta | null | null | www.norwalkreflector.com | He worked as the Norwalk Reflector’s chief photographer for many years.
Funeral arrangements will be announced by Walker Funeral Home, 98 W. Main St., Norwalk. | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/Obituary/2016/08/21/Aug-20-2016.html | en | 2016-08-21T00:00:00 | www.norwalkreflector.com/59edd6b99dfa9c2a8d529de4e016038c9e140ddef4ed618a13c9862d4497534d.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:12:53 | null | 2016-08-23T00:00:00 | Here are pictures and information from the Huron County Jail regarding new inmates for Aug. 22, 2016:
Brian S. Armstrong, 26, 14 1/2 W. League | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.norwalkreflector.com%2FLaw-Enforcement%2F2016%2F08%2F23%2FNew-inmates-at-the-Huron-County-Jail-Aug-22-2016.html.json | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/image/2016/08/23/x720_q60/Brandy-L-Stallard.jpg | en | null | New inmates at the Huron County Jail, Aug. 22, 2016 | null | null | www.norwalkreflector.com | New inmates at the Huron County Jail, Aug. 22, 2016
Here are pictures and information from the Huron County Jail regarding new inmates for Aug. 22, 2016: | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/Law-Enforcement/2016/08/23/New-inmates-at-the-Huron-County-Jail-Aug-22-2016.html | en | 2016-08-23T00:00:00 | www.norwalkreflector.com/ac97447349da51f93d579364beb24f437a8ea2cbfe0f2754ca434308ed3f14d9.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T04:50:15 | null | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | HURON TOWNSHIP -- The Sandusky Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is currently investigating a two-vehicle injury crash that occurred on | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.norwalkreflector.com%2FFire-EMS%2F2016%2F08%2F29%2FDrunk-driver-hits-Highway-Patrol-car.html.json | http://www.norwalkreflector.com | en | null | Drunk driver hits Highway Patrol car | null | null | www.norwalkreflector.com | Jacob G. Deyon, 36, of Berlin Heights, was driving his 1998 Honda Civic westbound on Ohio 2 at about 4:33 p.m. Sunday.
Deyon’s vehicle hydroplaned on the wet surface near milepost 17, in Huron Township, causing the him to lose control. The vehicle then travelled off the left side of the roadway, crossed through the grassy median, striking Trooper Dan Battistone’s vehicle in the rear.
Trooper Battistone, of the State Highway Patrol Sandusky Post, was stationary facing westbound in a paved emergency turn-around.
Trooper Battistone was later transported to Firelands Hospital where he was treated and released with minor injuries. The 2015 Dodge Charger he was operating sustained heavy rear-end damage and was towed from the scene by Central Automotive.
Deyon also received minor injuries, but refused medical attention. His vehicle sustained heavy front-end damage and was towed from the scene by Sandusky Towing.
Deyon had a 15-year-old passenger in his car, Damion A. Sands, of Berlin Heights. Sands was not injured during the accident.
All three men were wearing their seatbelts at the time of the crash.
Deyon was found to be under the influence of alcohol and tested .168 on a breath test, more than twice the legal limit. Mr. Deyon was cited with failure to control, DUI child endangerment. He was incarcerated in the Erie County Jail.
The crash is still under investigation. | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/Fire-EMS/2016/08/29/Drunk-driver-hits-Highway-Patrol-car.html | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.norwalkreflector.com/cf2376d49eb0dc3cb8825ae9d939dbab5a9ab314e2cde3c7c71b5044f98f0630.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:12:03 | null | 2016-08-22T00:00:00 | MILAN — Jeffrey L. Van Natta, 67, of Milan, Ohio, passed away Saturday evening, August 20, 2016, in UH Amherst Health Center, Amherst, Ohio.
Jeff was | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.norwalkreflector.com%2FObituary%2F2016%2F08%2F23%2FJeffrey-L-Van-Natta.html.json | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/image/2016/08/22/x720_q60/Jeff-Van-Natta-1.jpg | en | null | Jeffrey L. Van Natta | null | null | www.norwalkreflector.com | Jeff was born March 12, 1949 in Fremont, Ohio, to the late Wilbert W. and Mary J. (Blackborn) Van Natta and came to this area in 1985. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy retiring in 1988. He was a member of the Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Sandusky, Ohio, the Norwalk Lions Club, and volunteered his time with the Boy Scouts of America.
Jeff retired from Walmart, Norwalk, Ohio, and was a photographer for the Norwalk Reflector, Great Lakes Photography in Tiffin, Ohio, and Darryl Moll Photography, Norwalk, Ohio. He enjoyed running marathons, triathlons and BMX motocross.
He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Amy (Doreza) Van Natta, of Milan, Ohio, by his children, Carlo G. Van Natta, of Norwalk, Ohio, and Brittany A. Van Natta, of Auburn, Massachusetts, and by his sister, Patricia Owen, of Navarre, Ohio.
He was preceded in death by his son, Joseph Van Natta in 2007, and by his mother, Mary in 2014.
A memorial luncheon will be held on Saturday, August 27, 2016 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 4511 Galloway, Sandusky, Ohio. Friends may call on Saturday, August 27, 2016 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in Walker Funeral Home, 98 West Main St., Norwalk, Ohio.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Huron County Humane Society, 246 Woodlawn Ave., Norwalk, Ohio. Online condolences may be made by going to http://www.edwalkerfuneralhome.com./ | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/Obituary/2016/08/23/Jeffrey-L-Van-Natta.html | en | 2016-08-22T00:00:00 | www.norwalkreflector.com/ca8150c60a50107ca17ed626078e386543f0b8a38ec49d5fc7f6476b05a30179.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T16:50:19 | null | 2016-08-10T00:00:00 | MONROEVILLE — Once Gary Lyons retired from the Sandusky Police Department, he gained a passion for hiking.
“When I retired, I enjoyed hiking, | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.norwalkreflector.com%2FHealth-Fitness%2F2016%2F08%2F29%2FMountain-hike-was-experience-of-a-lifetime.html.json | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/image/2016/08/10/x720_q60/Gary-Lyons-mountain-hike.jpg | en | null | Mountain hike 'was experience of a lifetime' | null | null | www.norwalkreflector.com | “When I retired, I enjoyed hiking,” said Lyons, the current Monroeville police chief who retired from the Sandusky force as the assistant chief in 2007.
“I envisioned doing the Appalachian Trail as a bucket list,” he added.
While that massive hike is still on his bucket list, Lyons recently climbed two Colorado mountains. He attempted one and was pushed back due to the weather and physical ailments he faced. Then, less than two days later, the Monroeville police chief successfully climbed another peak.
“It was an experience of a lifetime,” Lyons said.
Lyons worked for the Sandusky Police Department for 27 years. During his time there, in 1983, he was a power-lifting champion during the Ohio Police & Fire Games.
“I was pretty good in sports in high school,” said Lyons, who was a baseball pitcher and played on the defensive and offensive lines.
“In my sophomore year I pitched a no-hitter,” he recalled about the game in which he struck out 21 batters following an initial error by the second baseman.
“I was excited because it was in front of a Cleveland Indians scout. He was scouting for my catcher,” Lyons added with a chuckle.
Soon in his police-related desk work, Lyons found himself overweight. He said he knew he had to something about it if he wanted to remain in law enforcement and respond to any emergencies in the field.
“The wake-up call was my blood pressure,” Lyons said.
A subsequent exercise regime resulted in a 45-pound weight loss. But in 2012, a health episode gave him another jolt of reality.
“The end result was me needing a heart catheterization and a stint put in,” Lyons said.
Once he was medically cleared, he did more cardio work. Lyons, 64, worked with Anytime Fitness trainer Levi Goedel, who is from Fort Collins, Colo., to get into the best shape possible for his age and so he could handle himself as a police officer.
Lyons mentioned to Goedel his interest in hiking Colorado’s highest peaks through the 14ers. According to the 14ers website, the mission is “to provide free access to peak information, photos, climbing routes and an active forum, all in an open environment that's easy to use.”
“He said it will be really, really physically demanding,” Lyons said, because he would be breathing half the amount of air as usual in Colorado.
To prepare, Lyons did even more cardio work and training, with his trainer giving him demanding exercises that combined body control and weightlifting.
“I never worked so hard in my life,” Lyons said. “Levi did a great job of pushing me without hurting me.”
By June, Goedel felt Lyons was ready. On July 30, Lyons headed to Colorado and then attempted to climb Mt. Elbert, with an elevation of 14,443 feet.
Lyons said he realized he wasn’t feeling 100 percent when he was about 30 minutes from the trailhead. He had to take 15 steps and then rest since he was having a headache and was sick to his stomach.
At about 13,800 feet, a storm front came in. Lyons said his hiking group was out in the open with lightning in the forecast.
“We just got to the tree line as the storm hit. It was a severe storm,” added Lyons, who was dehydrated and thought he might lose a toenail.
“It was physically grueling, My feet were bleeding,” he said.
The next day, Lyons spent the day relaxing, stretching and generally “replenishing my body.”
Then at 4 a.m. Aug. 2 — the day he was to fly back to Ohio, he took on Mt. Bierstadt, which has an elevation of 14,060 feet. Lyons hiked on his own, but was with other hikers.
“I was keeping up with them,” said Lyons, who felt winded, but unlike before, was controlling his heart rate. “The adrenaline was going, but I took my time.”
It took him about 3 1/2 hours to reach the summit of Mt. Bierstadt.
“It was one of the best feelings I ever had,” Lyons said. “(It was) worth every labored breath.”
The trip down the mountain took until about 12:30 p.m., leaving him plenty of time to catch his flight.
“I may do it again. I’d like to try Mt. Elbert again,” said Lyons, who lost 10 pounds from his two treks and enjoyed every mental and physical challenge he faced.
“I think that’s why I’m doing what I’m doing at age 64. I enjoy those challenges,” he said. | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/Health-Fitness/2016/08/29/Mountain-hike-was-experience-of-a-lifetime.html | en | 2016-08-10T00:00:00 | www.norwalkreflector.com/cd500459b4c6580e4f763cf631dbce850892dfced393e124abd12d2c4fe9107b.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:04:42 | null | 2016-08-20T00:00:00 | The reigning Showman of Showmen, Brock Martin, has a great role model for earning the prestigious Huron County Fair title: His father.
Martin, 17, of Attica, won the | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.norwalkreflector.com%2FFairs-Festivals%2F2016%2F08%2F23%2FNew-Showman-of-Showman-Very-very-thrilling.html.json | http://norwalkreflector.com/image/2016/08/20/x720_q60/Showman-of-Showmen-trio.jpg | en | null | New Showman of Showmen: 'Very, very thrilling' | null | null | www.norwalkreflector.com | Martin, 17, of Attica, won the competition held Saturday in the Doug Wilson Building. The Seneca East High School junior is the son of Matt and Steph. His father was the Showman of Showmen in the early 1990s.
“Very, very thrilling,” said the younger Martin, who is the president of the Norwich Fun Bunch 4-H Club and a three-year member of the Seneca East FFA.
Elizabeth Philipps, of New London, earned second place. She is the daughter of Martin and Bonnie and is a member of the New London County Line Kids 4-H Club and the band. Philipps, who has been in 4-H for nine years, represented poultry Saturday.
In third was Annie Cummings, of Willard. She is the daughter of Stacy Chad and represented rabbits. Cummings, who showed her first sheep at age 6, is a Willard High School senior.
Martin, who represented sheep, said the rabbit was the most challenging animal to show Saturday because he wanted to make sure he knew how to hold it and keep it calm.
“I messed up a little bit on a couple of the questions,” he said, adding the keys to handling tough questions are the process of elimination and using common sense. “I think that was the toughest part.”
To prepare, Martin said he tried to find “the most knowledgable people he knew in each breed.” The contestants showed and were tested on the following animals: Pigs, rabbits, chickens, turkeys, beef, sheep, dairy and goats.
Besides sheep, Martin’s next favorite animal to show is pigs — a breed he showed for many years before changing his focus.
“I was pretty confident in my abilities,” said the seemingly modest Martin, who learned a lot from his father and family through the years. “I’ve been around livestock my whole life.”
Despite all that experience, he said he wasn’t expecting to have his name called as the Showman of Showmen.
“I was hoping my name would be called,” added the teenager, who is involved in student council, football, wrestling, track and baseball at Seneca East.
Martin’s smiling father said he is “very proud” of his son’s most recent accomplishment.
“It means a lot because showmanship is always something we’ve prided ourselves on,” he said, noting that showmanship reveals one’s knowledge and ability with various animals.
“Fundamentals are always the same,” said the older Martin, who revealed the biggest tip for Showman of Showmen he gave his son.
“Keep your focus and give God the glory because that’s where we get our talents,” he said. | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/Fairs-Festivals/2016/08/23/New-Showman-of-Showman-Very-very-thrilling.html | en | 2016-08-20T00:00:00 | www.norwalkreflector.com/7516a65c7a6055bbaf1d36c281da59c832fff2941ab4e271a930e8bd13a90ff3.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:13:16 | null | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | BELLEVUE — The investigation of a suspected rape Saturday continues in Bellevue.
Police Detective Marc Linder interviewed the possible victim, | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.norwalkreflector.com%2FLaw-Enforcement%2F2016%2F08%2F24%2FBellevue-rape-investigation-continues.html.json | http://www.norwalkreflector.com | en | null | Rape investigation continues | null | null | www.norwalkreflector.com | Police Detective Marc Linder interviewed the possible victim, a 19-year-old Bellevue woman, at the emergency room of The Bellevue Hospital. He said the woman didn’t have any visible injuries at the time.
“It’s an open investigation. No arrests have been made yet. She did name the person who raped her,” Linder said.
The detective said the woman knows her suspected rapist, but didn’t elaborate.
“She did go up to Firelands (Medical Center) for a SANE nurse,” Linder said, referring to a nurse who specializes in evaluating sexual-assault victims.
Linder’s investigation has included speaking to the suspect and other involved people.
“At this time no arrests have been made. The investigation is ongoing,” the detective said.
Dispatchers received a 9-1-1 call at 6:30 a.m. Saturday transferred from the Huron County Sheriff’s Office. According to the police report, the woman alleged she was raped about 15 minutes beforehand behind a High Street building down an alley and then she ran home.
North Central EMS was dispatched to the scene.
When asked Tuesday about the location of the possible sex crime, Linder said it happened on the northeast end of Bellevue on the Huron County side of the city. | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/Law-Enforcement/2016/08/24/Bellevue-rape-investigation-continues.html | en | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | www.norwalkreflector.com/8510bd5a1f2c018ca839ef1963c9c2e5b2624807fd2548fde55b5f7326591535.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:12:22 | null | 2016-08-23T00:00:00 | COLLINS — Donald M. Henline, 82, of Collins, passed away Sunday, August 21, 2016.
He was born May 28, 1934 in Webster Springs, West Virginia, to the | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.norwalkreflector.com%2FObituary%2F2016%2F08%2F23%2FDonald-M-Henline-1.html.json | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/image/2016/08/23/x720_q60/Donald-Henline-Pic-jpg.jpg | en | null | Donald M. Henline | null | null | www.norwalkreflector.com | He was born May 28, 1934 in Webster Springs, West Virginia, to the late Dancil A. and Elsie (Adamy) Henline, and came to this area in 1961 from Morgantown, West Virginia. Don retired from Ford Motor Company in Lorain, Ohio, and was a member of U.A.W. Local #425. He enjoyed working on cars, fishing, was a Cleveland Browns and Cleveland Indians fan, camping with his late wife, Glenna, and spending time with his children, and grandchildren.
Don is survived by his children, Brenda (Randy) Black of North Port, Florida, Donald M. Henline, Jr. of Norwalk, Ohio, and Mark (Missy) Henline of Norwalk, Ohio, 10 grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his siblings, Delmos Henline of Vermilion, Ohio, Billy Henline of Vermilion, Ohio, Darryl Henline of Pennsylvania, David Henline of Lorain, Ohio, Caroline Carol of Akron, Ohio, and Chesaline Goad of West Virginia.
Don was preceded in death by his wife, Glenna in 2008, and by his brother, Denver Henline, and by his sisters, Jackie Spangler, Jessaline Henline, and Jearline Thomas.
Friends may call on Friday, August 26, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon and from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Walker Funeral Home, 98 West Main Street, Norwalk, Ohio, where funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 27, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Donald New, Pastor of Trinity Temple, Milan Ohio, will officiate. Interment will be in Collins Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hartland Hospice, 907 West State Street, Fremont, Ohio 43420. Online condolences may be made by going to http://www.edwalkerfuneralhome.com./ | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/Obituary/2016/08/23/Donald-M-Henline-1.html | en | 2016-08-23T00:00:00 | www.norwalkreflector.com/24a39db55255cb45fd687cf835bfe06e3e73e623cfbcc64f8a46f39d5174f28e.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T14:49:25 | null | 2015-09-18T00:00:00 | As a proactive safety measure about the levels of lead in water, | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.norwalkreflector.com%2FEducation%2F2016%2F08%2F26%2FNorwalk-schools-take-proactive-approach-to-water-testing.html.json | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/image/2015/09/18/x720_q60/George-Fisk.jpg | en | null | Norwalk schools take proactive approach to water testing | null | null | www.norwalkreflector.com | The faucets and water fountains either were taped off or gone as of Wednesday. Huron County Health Commmissioner Tim Hollinger said based on the assumption that similar models also were affected, they too were shut off or replaced. The district has ordered replacements.
“The school is being very, very proactive,” Hollinger said.
The EPA has established that when school drinking water exceeds 15 parts per billion, “steps should be taken to limit exposure or reduce lead.”
This summer, the school contracted with a private company, Pardee Environmental, to test the district’s water quality. On Aug. 15, Pardee officials took 78 samples from various drinking fountains and faucets in all the buildings.
“Test results were returned to the school district on Aug. 19, 2016, finding that 10 of the 78 samples tested contained elevated levels of lead,” Superintendent George Fisk said in a letter to parents.
“That was just our sample size,” Fisk told the Reflector.
Hollinger told the Reflector on Wednesday that means 68 of the faucets and fountains tested “were good” or put another way, only 8 percent of the samples were positive for lead. There are 336 total faucets and fountains in the school district.
“That does not include bathroom sinks,” Fisk said.
It’s unknown what it has cost the district to replace the 10 affected fountains and faucets or the similar models.
“I don’t have those invoices yet,” said Fisk, who also is in the process of determining when the school last had its drinking water tested.
Fisk met with health officials and Fisher-Titus Medical Center twice Wednesday.
“We have been keeping the building principals informed,” Fisk said.
Because several samples are taken from the same water line, Hollinger said the assumption is that the lead issue is within the fixtures — not the plumbing system or pipes.
The city of Norwalk conducted its EPA-mandated lead and copper testing this summer.
“Following EPA protocols, samples were collected at 30 residences. The results indicated that the city’s water is under compliance with the lead-and-copper rule,” said Josh Snyder, Norwalk public works director, in a prepared statement.
Hollinger elaborated, saying the city must perform the EPA test every three years and it’s done at the same 30 residences each time — unless those homes have replaced the lead or copper piping. In that case, the EPA randomly would choose replacements.
“Generally, they try to do the same houses every three years to get the baseline,” Hollinger said.
“The city’s water source is safe,” he added. “They just did it (the EPA test) in July. We’re in the clear. … The city tests the water every day — probably more than once a day.
“We’re super comfortable the water is good to go in the city,” Hollinger said.
Since officials are confident the city’s water source is OK, he said the Aug. 15 samples indicate the lead-water issue has been isolated to the school buildings. He also said as an example, due to the different plumbing in the faucets and fountains on the same water line, that one could be fine and another not on the same hallway.
Fisk, in Wednesday’s letter to parents, assured parents that the school district is working with the city and health department to make sure its students and staff members “have access to the safest water possible.”
“We are providing safe sources of drinking water for student and staff in areas where drinking fountains have been shut down. Students are also permitted to bring their own water bottles until further notice. Going forward we will be partnering with HCPH to retest the district’s water fixtures and fountains to ensure our water complies with EPA standards for lead levels,” the superintendent said.
So what’s next the step?
Hollinger said every fountain and faucet in the school buildings will be tested for lead and the health department will “look at more proactive steps to take.” Also, the health department and school will provide further press releases to keep the community informed.
Norwalk Catholic School President Dennis Doughty said the water was tested this spring as his schools and everything passed.
“We are fine here with our water,” Doughty said. | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/Education/2016/08/26/Norwalk-schools-take-proactive-approach-to-water-testing.html | en | 2015-09-18T00:00:00 | www.norwalkreflector.com/161cc93fa546dcfb5bbaaf84a070c274a5b1fae166a2b9cec3c06808a7a8e483.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:08:34 | null | 2016-08-22T00:00:00 | An area man is accused of committing a sex offense with a 17-year-old Norwalk girl.
Shawn R. Slavik, 34, of Lorain, is charged with gross sexual imposition. If convicted | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.norwalkreflector.com%2FLaw-Enforcement%2F2016%2F08%2F24%2FMan-charged-with-sex-crime-with-girl-17.html.json | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/image/2016/08/22/x720_q60/Shawn-R-Slavik.jpg | en | null | Man, 34, charged with sex crime with girl half his age | null | null | www.norwalkreflector.com | Shawn R. Slavik, 34, of Lorain, is charged with gross sexual imposition. If convicted of the fourth-degree felony, he faces six to 18 months in prison.
Since Slavik has a previous felony conviction, he could face a prison sentence if convicted of the current charge. Norwalk Law Director Stuart O’Hara said the defendant was convicted of breaking and entering in 2003, and otherwise, his criminal record includes multiple misdemeanors.
According to Norwalk Municipal Court records, the suspected sex crime happened March 31, 2015. Prosecutors filed the charge March 24 of this year.
Huron County Children Services notified the Norwalk Police Department that they were investigating a possible sex offense. O’Hara declined to say how the girl and Slavik might know each other, but said it appears the victim went to a hospital.
The law director was asked if Slavik made any admissions.
“We have not interviewed him. He refused to talk to us,” O’Hara said.
Slavik was arrested recently.
Just before 5:30 p.m. Friday, an officer went to the Lorain County Jail, where the defendant was arrested on a warrant. Slavik then was transported to the Huron County Jail, where his bond is $20,000. | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/Law-Enforcement/2016/08/24/Man-charged-with-sex-crime-with-girl-17.html | en | 2016-08-22T00:00:00 | www.norwalkreflector.com/70eb36e02cb1906404714e2538cc90a7839e0b0b7836c1ca8783bd0d1c8eb824.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:15:23 | null | 2016-08-21T00:00:00 | NORWALK — Donald M. Henline, 82, of Collins, died Sunday.
Funeral arrangements will be announced by Walker Funeral Home, 98 W. Main St., Norwalk. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.norwalkreflector.com%2Ffrontpage%2F2016%2F08%2F21%2FDonald-M-Henline.html.json | http://norwalkreflector.com | en | null | Donald M. Henline | null | null | www.norwalkreflector.com | null | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/frontpage/2016/08/21/Donald-M-Henline.html | en | 2016-08-21T00:00:00 | www.norwalkreflector.com/2430a83112c916bd2a0e03d122a74af737097d9a2e3d3840f7f94d5e5339828e.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:06:23 | null | 2016-08-23T00:00:00 | BELLEVUE — Norma Florez, originally of Mexico, and now of Bellevue, has cooked for a family for more than 30 years, starting when she was just 7 years old. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.norwalkreflector.com%2FFood-Drink%2F2016%2F08%2F25%2FBellevue-woman-cooks-up-authentic-mexican-dishes.html.json | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/image/2016/08/23/x720_q60/Cook-of-the-week-Norma-Florez.jpg | en | null | Local woman cooks up authentic mexican dishes | null | null | www.norwalkreflector.com | “I love to cook. Oh yes,” Florez said through her son Omar Marrufo, who translated most of what she said for her. “I learned from my mother. I used one chair at the stove.
“She said she was 7 years old and she had to start cooking for her family; she was the oldest daughter,” Marrufo said while translating.
“She had to cook for eight kids. My grandfather was working ... so she cooked and took care of the kids. They had a very big pan she made things in, so that’s why she still has troubles making things (in smaller portions). She still makes so much food.
“My mother said taught me how to do things. A little bit of oil here,” Florez said.
“She said she learned the little tricks in the family,” Marrufo said. “And there was a lot of trial and error. She’d burn batches of tortillas or sometimes she’d forget the salt in the tortillas. She makes her food with love and affection and she just puts so much into it.”
Meals were large though in her family with eight children to feed.
“We had a big family,” Florez said. “We used three chickens (for one meal).”
“She had to make everything herself, so she had to go get the three chickens, defeather the chickens, clean out the insides, take off the feet. She had to do everything. But that’s why she’s the best cook of all of her sisters.”
It’s much easier for Florez to cook for her family now since they moved to Bellevue more than 20 years ago.
She said probably her favorite ingredient is garlic, but there are several that she relies heavily on.
“I use pepper, garlic, salt, onions, tomatoes,” she said.
The meal she makes most often uses a lot of those ingredients.
“She makes a dish similar to (chile verde) with beef, a red chili base, peppers and beans, but it’s all fresh. It’s good,” Marrufo said.
Florez said she couldn’t think of anything she made that came out tasting bad, but admitted she does have troubles with beef stew.
“She said if she had to pick (one dish as her worst) it would probably be beef stew,” Marrufo said. “It’s not that it came out tasting bad, but she hasn’t gotten it to where the vegetables don’t disintegrate. I think she just adds them a little too soon.”
The best dish Florez makes though is chicken mole, a traditional Mexican dish she cooks a little differently than most.
“Chicken mole she makes with a red chili sauce base, but she doesn’t put chocolate in it, which most families do. It’s too sweet that way,” Marrufo said. “And then we have it with mashed potatoes.”
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Chili Verde
Ingredients:
1 1/2 pounds roast
1/4 onion, chopped
1/2 Cup water
2 cloves garlic
1 tomato, diced
1 jalepeño
Directions:
Cut meat into nice, little squares.
Put enough canola oil in a large pan to cover the bottom well. Throw meat and salt in pan.
Take the garlic cloves and make small cuts in them to help release the flavor. Do not completely slice. Add garlic, onions and pepper. Cover and allow to cook for 30 to 40 minutes. About half way through, or when the meat has soaked in most of the oil, add tomato and water before allowing to finish cooking.
Serve with rice, beans and tortillas. | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/Food-Drink/2016/08/25/Bellevue-woman-cooks-up-authentic-mexican-dishes.html | en | 2016-08-23T00:00:00 | www.norwalkreflector.com/2318d37845324596cd7b6c697b37a6097b5df7426efc9c74ba8892ee3b0e5dd3.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:14:41 | null | 2016-08-21T00:00:00 | Aug. 19, 1911
The top stories in The Evening Herald on this date 105 years | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.norwalkreflector.com%2FHistory%2F2016%2F08%2F21%2FPerry-family-reunion.html.json | http://www.norwalkreflector.com | en | null | Members of Perry family gather at local farm | null | null | www.norwalkreflector.com | The top stories in The Evening Herald on this date 105 years ago:
Members of old family gather in annual meeting on the old Rufus Tillson farm
The annual Perry reunion was held Saturday on the Rufus Tillson farm in Peru township, now owned by E.P. Snyder and occupied by his son, Geogge F. Snyder.
There were one hundred guests present. Long tables were set under maples in the spacious front yard and loaded to the full extent of their capacity, as country people know so well how and substantials and delicacies fully appeased appetites brought along to fit the occasion.
Minutes of the last meeting, held at George Ryerson’s, were read by Mrs. Fannie Wheeler, secretary at that time.
Lelia Snyder gave a vocal solo, one of the old time songs that everybody likes and Ruth Ryerson gave a piano solo.
The principal address was made by Harry L. Snyder of Akron.
He briefly reviewed the life and services of Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry and stated that the relation of this Perry family to the great naval commander had been disputed.
The late Commodore O.H. Perry was named after the naval hero of the war of 1812. Supposed then to be distantly related. The grandfather of the late C.O.H. Perry was thought to be a second cousin of Oliver Hazard Perry, of Lake Erie fame.
Mr. Snyder considered the matter of little importance. He thought it no especial credit for any family to be either closely or remotely connected with any of the great men of the earth, whose fame is as often acquired by force of circumstances as from any especial merit of their own. He suggested that a more profitable and entertaining topic for discussion at these reunions would be the hardships, privations and troubles and also the compensations and joys of the pioneer life to which the Perry family subjected themselves, when in 1832, they settled in Peru township and began the arduous task of carving a farm from the unbroken wilderness.
“Happy” is still very much alive
Bill Younger, the long, lanky colored individual better known as “Happy” and “Snowball” who was reported shot down in the streets of a southern city by a white man whom it was said he had called a liar, blew into town Saturday night as lively as every.
“Who said I was dead; who said I was dead?” asked Happy excitedly when told that he had been reported shot down in a southern city. When Happy ran across a newspaper man later in the evening he remarked “Don’t you put it in the paper again that I’m dead or I’ll dead you.”
When Happy was asked where he had been he said he had been east, the furthest south being in West Virginia. He said he guessed he would stick around Norwalk for a while if he can find anything to do.
Two more autos on Norwalk’s list
Two automobiles arrived in Nrowalk last evening, which will swell the list of machines owned in this city. The owners of the two new cars are Will T and Fred H. Hay, members of the undertaking firm of T. Hay & Sons. Their choice of cars was the DeTamble, made at Anderson, Ind. The young men went to the factory and selected their cars, driving them through to Norwalk.
Will represent Huron County at fair
Donald Mitchell, son of Freeman P. Mitchell of Havana, was selected as delegate to represent Huron County at the State Fair at Columbus next month as guest of the fair association. Each delegate from the eighty-eight counties of the state will give four hours each day as messenger, the remainder of time being at his own disposal.
The committee appointed to select the delegate was made up of county commmissioners, editors of tye county papers, heads of various granges and other agricultural organizations.
The committee created a list of 20 names for consideration as delegate. They were Jay Bradish, Clarksfield; Donald Mitchell, Greenfield; Carl J. Ketchum, New London; Floyd W> Truxell, Bronson; Ethan W> Patrick, Townsend; A.S> Schriener, Sherman; Parke B> Kusy, RIchmond; Clarence M. Hawkins, RIpley; WIlliam R> Watt, Townsend; Clarence Burras, North Fairfield; Clyde Knapp, Clarksfield; Archie Croshaw, Greenwich; W.W> Pierce, Hartland; Edsall Graham, North Fairfield; Floyd Willougby, RIchmond; Fred L. Buckingham, RIchmond, Clarence F> Phelps, Norwich; Howard Salabank, Bronson; Walter Yinglinkg, Lyme; D.P. McConnell, New London.
Lloyd Willoughby, RIchmond, was second in the voting and Clarence Burras of North Fairfield, third and they were appointed first and seocnd alternate, respectively.
— Compiled by Andy Prutsok | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/History/2016/08/21/Perry-family-reunion.html | en | 2016-08-21T00:00:00 | www.norwalkreflector.com/b8564553bb841c804d1a2ba45989ff59cefd451a6326398dc975555d0118462a.json |
[] | 2016-08-28T22:50:13 | null | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | People love to gamble in Ohio. From a $1 scratch-off lottery ticket to a $10,000 bet at a casino, we have it all.
The lure of gambling, of course, is winning big. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.norwalkreflector.com%2FState%2F2016%2F08%2F28%2FGamblers-in-Ohio-have-lost-9-7-billion-over-four-years.html.json | http://norwalkreflector.com | en | null | Gamblers in Ohio have lost $9.7 billion over four years | null | null | www.norwalkreflector.com | The lure of gambling, of course, is winning big. That’s the dream.
Most of us have pondered, “What would I do if I won the lottery?”
But those betting at the state’s four casinos, seven racinos at horse-race tracks, and the Ohio Lottery have lost $9.7 billion in the past four years, according to a Dispatch analysis. Including all major forms of legal gambling, nearly $62.9 billion was bet and $53.3 billion was won from 2012 to 2015.
Gamblers’ losses have a silver lining, however, because much of the money provides a financial boost to Ohio schools, cities and counties. The lottery sent more than $1 billion this year alone to public education.
Casino proceeds are taxed at a 33 percent rate, which produced $1 billion for four host cities, schools, and municipalities and counties statewide in four years. The city of Columbus alone receives more than $2.5 million quarterly from casino cash.
State Sen. Bill Seitz, a Cincinnati Republican, said he supported adding casinos and racinos to Ohio’s gambling portfolio in part because of the “outflow of money” to casinos in surrounding states, particularly Indiana.
“Call it a necessary evil,” Seitz said. “We recognize it’s got its downsides.”
Still, critics say the gambling surge in Ohio has put a strain on individuals, families and communities.
While the winning percentage at casinos is very high — up to 90 percent of the money bet on slots — losses add up when so much money exchanges hands.
In calendar year 2015 alone, $535 million was lost on slot machines and $273 million on table games at Ohio casinos.
Casino officials declined to comment for this story.
An updated study done for the Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services this year concluded that 4.7 percent of Ohio adults are at risk of becoming problem gamblers. That works out to more than 400,000 people. The percentage of people who become gambling addicts is far smaller, however, less than 1 percent.
“Gambling and good government don’t mix,” said Rob Walgate of the Ohio Business Roundtable, a public policy group that fought — and lost — expansion of gambling to the seven racinos.
Walgate said gambling creates two kinds of addicts. One kind is gamblers who “are losing money they can’t afford to lose.” The second kind is state officials who become addicted to the revenue produced by legalized gambling.
Tom Smith, director of public policy for the Ohio Council of Churches, compares gambling addiction to drug addiction.
“There are certain people who can keep it under control. They go out and buy a Powerball ticket and it doesn’t affect their family,” Smith said. “Then there are people who gamble on everything, buying 10 or 20 tickets at a time. Those are the people who can’t afford it.”
Seitz points out, “We do earmark a portion of the proceeds for those who have a problem with gambling.”
Ohio officials set aside 2 percent of the casino proceeds for a fund that totaled $21 million in the past few years. The money is used for treatment, training and public education.
The National Council on Problem Gambling describes “problem gambling” as “the urge to gamble, despite harmful negative consequences or a desire to stop.” It is estimated that about 2 million U.S. adults are “pathological gamblers,” with another 4 million to 6 million considered problem gamblers.
Bob Cabaniss, founder of Williamsville Wellness, an addiction-treatment center near Richmond, Virginia, said the lottery in particular is “a huge tax on the poor.”
Cabaniss said gambling addicts often can’t stop even if it means using credit cards, stealing or embezzling.
But Seitz said, “On a selfish note, for those of us that don’t gamble, we don’t pay a penny in tax.”
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[] | 2016-08-30T16:50:58 | null | 2016-01-10T00:00:00 | My Adventure #35 was in Montana.
Like the adventures where I was in a long footrace or hiking up a mountain or bicycling all day long, there were times when I was | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.norwalkreflector.com%2FColumn%2F2016%2F08%2F30%2FGoing-to-the-sun-and-enjoying-the-view.html.json | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/image/2016/01/10/x720_q60/Jim-Busek.jpg | en | null | JIM BUSEK: Going to the sun and enjoying the view | null | null | www.norwalkreflector.com | Like the adventures where I was in a long footrace or hiking up a mountain or bicycling all day long, there were times when I was breathless.
But in this particular adventure, it was not aerobic activity that caused me to gasp.
In Montana, it was Glacier National Park that stole my breath almost everywhere I turned.
It is more than 500 miles across Montana to get to the Rocky Mountains. And I was driving it. That’s an adventure in itself. Although, truth be told, it was not really that bad.
And it was definitely worth it to arrive in the city of Kalispell on the western slope of the Rockies. As a bonus, two hours after I got to Kalispell, I picked up Char at Glacier International Airport to share this marvelous mountain adventure with me.
I’ve been to the mountains many times. And I have seen some remarkable things there. But for sheer numbers of awesome sights, I am pretty sure Glacier National Park trumps them all.
The centerpiece of the park—and the thing that makes most of the park’s majesty accessible to every visitor—is the highway called Going To The Sun Road.
This is not just an access road to the park. Going To The Sun Road is an attraction in itself.
It winds for 32 breathtaking—there’s that word again—uphill miles to Logan Pass and the Continental Divide. Past reflecting lakes. Past crystal clear rushing streams. Past receding glaciers. Past countless waterfalls. Past hillsides covered in wildflowers. And past some of the sweetest mountain vistas this continent has to offer.
And then Going To The Sun Road goes downhill for 18 more spectacular miles. Fifty scenic miles in all. One hundred miles roundtrip.
We enjoyed every mile of it.
And we had a lot of fun every time we got out of the car, as well.
We hiked to the shores of two pristine lakes. And we posed for a photo next to another—the kind of mountain lake view you see on a calendar.
We stopped at many of the countless turnouts along the road. You might think you would get satiated with so many stunning mountain vistas, but it never happened for me.
Our longest hike was to a pair of waterfalls. We were tired when we arrived at the first one, St. Mary Falls. But, hey, we were there for adventure so we pushed on to even more spectacular Virginia Falls.
This was one of those hikes that seems like it is uphill both ways, so we were all in when we got back to the trailhead. But after a few miles of driving on Going To The Sun Road we got refreshed.
And the following day we took it easy, driving south from Kalispell through the glacier-formed Flathead Valley. Visible alongside the highway most of the way is Flathead Lake, the largest inland lake west of the Mississippi. Beautiful.
The big summertime fruit crop in that area is sweet cherries, available at lots of roadside stands, and we took advantage, buying a generously-filled two dollar bag. I’m not saying they were especially delicious, but the people ahead of us were buying 40 bags to take back to Texas — $80 worth of roadside cherries! So I guess I AM saying they were especially delicious.
In all, we loved Montana. And, as usual, I have tried to capture as much of it as I could on a short video for you (watch it above!).
If you have not been watching the videos, don’t wait much longer. This was Adventure #35—just 15 states to go!
Jim Busek is a free-lance writer who lives in Norwalk. He can be reached via e-mail at jimbusek@hotmail.com. | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/Column/2016/08/30/Going-to-the-sun-and-enjoying-the-view.html | en | 2016-01-10T00:00:00 | www.norwalkreflector.com/dcbb368ef3523d46a1b9d93a85775013a182dd6357f1751e9a3493ff1f5b46ab.json |
[] | 2016-08-27T04:49:29 | null | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | ARLINGTON, Texas — The Indians scored six runs on 10 hits against Rangers’ starter Martin Perez to even the four-game series with a 12-1 win Friday night at Globe Life | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.norwalkreflector.com%2FBaseball%2F2016%2F08%2F27%2FKluber-Indians-roll-to-12-1-romp-over-Rangers.html.json | http://www.norwalkreflector.com | en | null | Kluber, Indians roll to 12-1 romp over Rangers | null | null | www.norwalkreflector.com | Jason Kipnis drove in a run with an opposite-field shift-beating double to the left-field corner to give the Indians a 1-0 lead in the third. The night went down hill from there for the Rangers. Cleveland added two more runs in the fourth as Mike Napoli and Carlos Santana started the inning with a single and double. Napoli scored on a groundout before Elvis Andrus threw out Santana trying to score on Brandon Guyer’s grounder to short. Abraham Almonte doubled to score Guyer to give the Indians a 3-0 lead.
Cleveland added three more in the sixth, one in the seventh and two more in the eighth to build a 9-1 lead. Perez left after 52/3 innings and dropped to 8-10 with the loss. Dario Alvarez replaced Perez in the sixth and allowed three runs on four hits in 11/3 innings of relief. Keone Kela replaced him in the eighth and allowed a run with a hit batter with the bases loaded. Another run scored on a wild pitch. Cleveland added three more runs on three hits and a walk in the ninth against Alex Claudio.
Adrian Beltre’s solo homer with one out in the sixth finally put the Rangers on the board against Indians’ right-hander Corey Kluber, who held Texas to five hits and two walks over six innings. The Rangers were outhit 17 to six.
Cleveland (73-54) holds a 4 1/2-game lead over Detroit (69-59) in the AL Central.
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[] | 2016-08-26T13:14:55 | null | 2016-08-19T00:00:00 | A man convicted of breaking into the outbuildings and pole barns of 12 Greenwich-area victims was released early from prison Monday.
Former | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.norwalkreflector.com%2FCourts%2F2016%2F08%2F23%2FBreak-in-defendant-released-early-from-prison.html.json | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/image/2016/08/19/x720_q60/David-R-Moser.jpg | en | null | Break-in defendant released early from prison | null | null | www.norwalkreflector.com | Former Greenwich resident David R. Moser, 37, had been serving a 33-month prison sentence for three counts of breaking and entering. When he was sentenced in August 2015, he received nearly four months of jail credit toward his term.
During Monday’s brief hearing, Huron County Common Pleas Judge Jim Conway said he was willing to entertain early release because Moser’s time in prison went smoothly and he owes $3,987 in restitution to the 12 victims.
“That’s an overriding factor here,” Conway added, referring to the restitution.
Huron County Prosecutor Daivia Kasper had no objection to Moser’s early release. However, she requested the defendant have no contact or association with the victims or be allowed on their properties. Conway made those conditions of Moser’s three years of probation, which also includes a 30-day jail sentence that his probation officer can impose at any time without a hearing.
“I’d like the opportunity to get out and start working and be productive,” Moser said.
He was on non-reporting probation in another court when he committed the crime spree, which lasted from Aug. 23, 2014 through about April 6, 2015. Huron County Sheriff’s Detective Sgt. Josh Querin handled the investigation. The Shelby Police Department and Richland County Sheriff’s Office assisted.
Deputies recovered more than $5,000 worth of stolen tools during the investigation. The tools included about 14 chainsaws, several grass trimmers, a leaf blower and grinder.
Since Jan. 1, 2015, the Greenwich Police Department received 15 to 16 reports of the theft of chainsaws, cordless power tools and copper pipes from garages and sheds.
“These were penny-ante crimes, as it were; there just were a lot of them,” Huron County Public Defender David Longo said in 2015.
Deputies identified the owners of some of the stolen items, which were returned to them. Maple City Saw & Mower assisted investigators by running serial numbers through a database to identify the victims.
Moser’s criminal record includes a five-year prison term for unlawful sexual conduct with a minor. He committed the sex crime 12 years ago. | http://www.norwalkreflector.com/Courts/2016/08/23/Break-in-defendant-released-early-from-prison.html | en | 2016-08-19T00:00:00 | www.norwalkreflector.com/4fcb89b5ba22a361ea2dec2accb53410cd6ea6c521622086925f44122a5ccc9c.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:13:25 | null | 2016-08-24T00:00:00 | At St. Paul, volleyball is a way of life.
In fact, fall is every Flyer fan’s favorite holiday.
In 2016, the volleyball court will have a bit | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.norwalkreflector.com%2FVolleyball%2F2016%2F08%2F24%2FFlyers-seek-big-season-on-the-court.html.json | http://www.norwalkreflector.com | en | null | Flyers seek big season on the court | null | null | www.norwalkreflector.com | In fact, fall is every Flyer fan’s favorite holiday.
In 2016, the volleyball court will have a bit of a redemption feel to it in Fr. Harvey Keller Gymnasium. In the past 19 seasons, the St. Paul Flyers collected 16 Firelands Conference championships including an incredible 14 consecutive crowns. That’s a lot of hardware.
But the Flyers haven't hoisted the trophy the past two seasons as those went to the Monroeville Eagles. St. Paul is hoping to right the volleyball ship and climb back atop the mountain.
Head coach Nancy Miller notice her team’s work ethic in the offseason and that is what has her expecting big things from her team this season.
“We have had a very solid summer that saw everyone working incredible hard,” Miller said. “They have worked hard to see big improvements and achieve some very high goals. We want to get back to the top of the conference again this year. We want to put another number on that banner.”
The Flyers took home a 3-0 season-opening win against South Central on Tuesday and began their quest for a conference title in a consistent fashion. St. Paul won their three games by scores of 25-18, 25-19 and 25-17. Maybe not the dominating fashion Flyer fans are used to, but it gave Miller some pointers to work on as the season moves forward.
“We did not serve the ball strong in our opener,” Miller added. “We have to serve the ball better and serve receive as well. I wasn't as happy as what I could be with our serve receive because I know we can do that a lot better.”
St. Paul yields five seniors on their 13-player roster. Kayleigh Stang returns as the senior libero, Halle Schoen roams the outside hitter position and Sierra Mushett is the defensive specialist. Ashley Painley and Elyse Roth are options at outside hitter as well. The seniors are players Miller is excited to see step up and lead.
“Halle Schoen is a great floor general, Kaeleigh Stang is our libero and she is just a solid volleyball player all around,” Miller said. “She controls that back row. Ashley Painley is another one to watch out for. We transitioned her from the middle to the right side and using her a lot on the floor. She is just a great leader for us.”
St. Paul sports six juniors and two sophomores to round out the varsity squad. Claire Spittel, Rachel Bleile, Meghan Hedrick, Hannah Rudolph, Tess Lepley and Katie Tomshack are the juniors and Kamryn Maxwell and Lauren Chandler are the sophomores.
The Flyers continue Firelands Conference play on Tuesday against Plymouth and Thursday hosting defending conference champion Monroeville. Miller sees the FC as a wide open conference up for grabs for the team that wants it most.
“I think there are four to five teams that have potential of being really strong,” Miller said. “There is us, Monroeville, South Central is very scrappy, Western Reserve is very young and Crestview returns a lot of veterans. There are five solid teams that on any given night can win games.”
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