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Officers of the Van Wert Police Department responded to a 911 call reporting a local man – age 22yrs. – had been to a friend’s residence in the 400 block of North Cherry St. in Van Wert upset and left the residence at about 1934 hr. threatening to commit suicide while taking an extension cord with him.
Police issued an attempt to locate on the man and the vehicle he had last been seen driving.
At about 1946hrs. City Police responded to the Fox Terrace Apartments on the south side of Van Wert looking for the man. There they found him on an outside balcony of one of the apartments. Upon their initial contact with the man police found him to be extremely emotional and still threatening suicide.
At that point Police Department negotiators were called to the scene and assistance was requested from the Van Wert Fire Department for their emergency services.
A police negotiator spoke with the man who had barricaded himself on the balcony for approximately 45 minutes before the man removed the barricade and turned himself over to the police at which time he was taken into custody. Later, he was turned over to another assistance agency for further care.
No Charges have been filed at this time.
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With all the cold weather behind us and summer quickly approaching it’s time to think about summer fun in the sun around the water. Is your child water oriented or are they afraid to get wet? Let us instruct your child(ren) in swim lessons and water safety. Each session is full of educational facts to keep those little ones to be safe around the water.
The YWCA of Van Wert is now taking sign-ups for our spring session of Red Cross Swim Lessons. We offer classes for all ages from Infant to the advanced swimmer or maybe you prefer a Private swim class. For our adults we offer a class with a limit of 3 per group to give you more confidentiality in the water. For more information please contact your YWCA at 419-238-6639.
Registration begins Wednesday April 25th through Friday May 25th, 2007
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The Van Wert, OH. Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Chapter #54 is hosting a Veterans Informational Seminar on Saturday, March 31st 2007. The Seminar is to be held at the Van Wert Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Robert G. Longwell Post #5803 from 9:00 am till every Veteran is served.
This Seminar is open to all Veterans and their families. You do not have to be a member of the DAV or any other Veterans organization to obtain assistance. Open to all Veterans in all surrounding Counties.
A highly trained Veterans Service Officer (NSO), of the DAV NSO Organization from Cleveland, Ohio, will conduct the Seminar. All you need is your Social Security number, or your VA claim number.
For further information please contact the Van Wert DAV CH #54 Commander Mike Moulton in the evening at 419-238-7118, or Van Wert DAV CH #54 P.R. Committee Chair Andrew Rickard during the day at 419-238-0175/419-605-8893
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Class of 1980
25th Class Reunion at the
Crestview Football Homecoming Game
GO KNIGHTS!!!
Sidney Lehman vs. Crestview Knights
Friday, September 23, 2005
7:30 p.m.
Yes, it has been 25 years. Come celebrate and see how much Crestview has changed and improved in 25 years. A tailgate party in the parking lot west of the football field at 6 p.m. will precede the homecoming coronation ceremony at 7 p.m. A tent will be set up at the tailgate party to meet & to eat with your classmates. We encourage this to be a family event. Meals need to be purchased in advance. Seating will be reserved at the game for the Class of 1980. Please return the bottom portion of this letter to reserve your spot.
Box Meal: Turkey & Ham Club Sandwich w/2 cheeses, fruit cup, potato salad and cookie or brownie. The meal will be prepared by Jean Maries Restaurant co-owned by Christine (Dangler) Engleman. Meal and drink $6.
An email account has been set up to correspond: crestview1980@hotmail.com. Tammy (DeLorme) Metzger is our email correspondent. If you are unable to attend, we encourage you to email your classmates at this address. We would love to hear from you and would like to share your email with attending classmates.
Return R.S.V.P. by September 9, 2005 along with a check for the meal/s payable to Laura (Tinnel) Lyons, 12833 Glenmore Rd., Ohio City, OH 45874.
Please return this portion with R.S.V.P.
NAME (maiden)
# People attending game
# Meal/s $6 each
Admission paid at gate $6 adult/children
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Jefferson Street, from Main to Central, and Central Avenue, from Washington to Jefferson, will be closed on Friday, July 29, 2005, from 5 p.m. until 10 p.m. for the Concert in the Park.
Barricades will be placed at Crawford and Jefferson for northbound traffic only. Vehicles exiting the City parking lot will be allowed to turn left (south) onto Jefferson Street.
Six handicap parking spaces will be available on the north side of Fountain Park, which will be located on the south side of West Main Street, starting at Jefferson Street and going west.
IN ORDER TO ASSIST THE PARKS DEPARTMENT IN MAINTAINING FOUNTAIN PARK AND PREPARING FOR THE FRIDAY CONCERT, THE CITY ASKS THAT CHAIRS NOT BE PLACED IN FOUNTAIN PARK UNTIL AFTER 12:00 NOON ON FRIDAY. THE CITY THANKS EVERYONE FOR THEIR COOPERATION IN THIS MATTER.
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Lincolnview Junior High Volleyball conditioning will begin Monday, August 1, 2005 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Lincolnview Elementary Gymnasium. Conditioning is mandatory for all girls trying out this season. Please enter and exit through the Elementary doors. If you have any questions, please contact Brandi Trentman at (419) 692-0774.
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School districts throughout the state are busy preparing for the release of Local Report Cards in August by the Ohio Department of Education.
Here is a little history lesson regarding the Ohio Report Card System. No Child Left Behind was signed by President George W. Bush in January 2002 and is the federal reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. The intent of the law is to provide all children with a fair and equal opportunity to obtain a high quality education through standards-based education.
Ohio was already making significant education reforms on its own when NCLB was being created. Senate Bill 1, signed in June 2001, put the recommendations of Governor Bob Taft's Commission for Student Success into law. These state recommendations are aligned very closely with the spirit of NCLB and put Ohio in a good position to meet the federal requirements.
In January 2003, at a special recognition event in Washington, D.C., Ohio's
accountability plan received early approval by President Bush and the U.S. Department of Education. Only four other states at that time had their educational accountability plans accepted - Colorado, Indiana, Massachusetts and New York.
In August 2003, the Ohio General Assembly enacted House Bill 3, which brought Ohio into compliance with the federal legislation. Requirements were further defined with the passage of HB 493 in 2004.
The State and Local Report Cards for the 2004-2005 school year will show the progress of districts and schools in up to four ways. The four measures described below are the basis for assigning state designations to districts, buildings and community schools. State designations include: Excellent, Effective, Continuous Improvement, Academic Watch and Academic Emergency
Measure #1 - State Indicators: There are 23 performance indicators that schools and districts can earn by meeting or exceeding the 75 percent proficient or above requirement on:
• 3rd-grade achievement tests: reading, mathematics
• 4th-grade proficiency tests: mathematics, citizenship, science
• 4th-grade achievement tests: reading, writing
• 5th-grade achievement test: reading
• 6th-grade proficiency tests: reading, writing, mathematics, citizenship, science
• 7th-grade achievement test: mathematics
• 8th-grade achievement tests: reading, mathematics
• 10th-grade Ohio Graduation Tests: reading, writing, mathematics, social studies, science
Schools must also meet the 90 percent state requirement in the Graduation Rate and the 93 percent state requirement in the Attendance Rate. Schools and districts that earn more indicators can receive higher designations.
Measure #2 - Performance Index: This measure rewards the achievement of every tested student, not just those who score proficient or higher. Schools and districts earn points based on how well each student does on all tested subjects in grades 3-8 and the OGT. High schools will have a performance index score for the first time on the 2004-2005 report card. All new achievement tests will have five performance levels - Advanced, Accelerated, Proficient, Basic and Limited. A student score at the advanced level earns 1.2 points. An accelerated score earns 1.1 points. A proficient score earns 1.0 point. A basic score earns 0.6 points. A limited score earns 0.3 points. Students who are not tested earn zero points. All the points earned by a school or a school district are averaged and multiplied by 100 to generate a school and district index. Higher designations are given to schools and districts with higher index scores.
Measure #3 - Growth Calculation. The growth calculation rewards Academic Watch and Academic Emergency schools or districts that have made strong improvement. A school or district improving its Performance Index by at least 10 points over two years can move up one designation, but no higher than Continuous Improvement. For this to occur, the school or district's index score had to increase in each of the previous two years, and the most recent
score had to be at least three points higher than the previous year.
Measure #4 - Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) This measure rewards the achievement of all student groups in a school or district. Federal AYP requirements identify a series of goals that each school and district must reach. AYP goals detail the percentage of students who must score proficient or above in reading and mathematics, the percentage of enrolled students who must participate in reading and mathematics testing, and the percentage who must be in attendance and graduate during the school year. AYP goals for the percentage of proficient and participating students are applied to each school and district, as well as to each of 10 student groups within a school and district. (The ten student groups are: African-American; American Indian/Native Alaskan; Asian/Pacific Islander; Hispanic; Multi-Racial; White; Economically Disadvantage; Limited English Proficient; Students with Disabilities; All Students) AYP graduation and attendance goals are applied to schools and districts, but not each student group. Failure to meet any of the proficient or participation goals, attendance levels and/or graduation targets, results in the school or district missing AYP. A school or district that meets AYP can be designated no lower than Continuous Improvement. An Excellent or Effective district or school that does not meet AYP goals for more than two years in more then one student group can be rated no higher than Continuous Improvement.
As you can see, this process involves a lot of data, and districts throughout the state have been working over the summer months to verify the data as it is reported to the ODE. July 29th is the last day for districts to verify their data. The release of District and Building Report Cards by ODE is slated for August 16th.
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MIDDLE POINT - When the statewide Lincoln Highway Garage Sale takes place on Saturday, Aug. 13, the Van-Del Drive-in in Middle Point will be worth a stop.
Owners Jim and Joyce Boyd are planning to open the drive-in's concession stand all-day and also plan to sell items from the Van Wert Cinema, Ridgeway Drive-in and the Van-Del.
Items for sale will include poster and promotional items, some old seats from the Van Wert Cinemas, old drive-in speakers and more.
In addition to selling cinema items, the Boyds are opening up the Van-Del to anyone who wants to sell items.
From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., tables and booths can be set up in the drive-in.
For more information, call 419-238-2400.
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The Van Wert City Board of Education will meet in Special Session on Monday, July 25, 2005 at 5:00 pm in the cafeteria. The purpose of meeting is to approve a Lease Agreement for the Performing Arts Center.
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CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
WEEK OF JULY 25, 2005
Allen County
U.S. 30 from Ohio 65 to Beaverdam - Pavement repair will reduce traffic to one lane in each direction through the work zone. Work is being performed by Allen County ODOT.
Ohio 309 between Eastown Road and Elida - Pavement repairs will reduce traffic to one lane through the work zone. Work is being performed by Allen County ODOT.
Ohio 696 from Beaverdam in Allen County to Ohio 12 in Putnam County - Resurfacing project is under way with traffic maintained through the work zone. The project is expected to be completed during the week. Work is being performed by Bluffton Paving.
Ohio 81 and Eastown Road, north side of the intersection - The north side of the intersection closed June 20 until mid August for work related to the widening of Eastown Road. Traffic is maintained on Ohio 81 during the closure. Northbound turns onto Eastown Road from Ohio 81 are not permitted. Signs are posted on Ohio 309 at Eastown Road indicating that access to Ohio 81 is not permitted. Changeable message boards provide direction to motorists. Questions concerning this project should be directed to Tim Piper with the Allen County Engineer’s Office, 419-228-3196.
U.S. 30 between Fifth Street in Delphos to just east of Ohio 65 south of Cairo - Traffic in both the eastbound and westbound lanes reduced to one lane for resurfacing. The project will continue through August. Work is being performed by Shelly Co., Findlay.
Defiance County
Ohio 2 from Ohio 49 at the north edge of Hicksville to Ohio 249 - Route closed for four days beginning July 19 for tarring and chipping of the roadway. Traffic detoured onto Ohio 49 and Ohio 249 back to Ohio 2. Work is being performed by Defiance County ODOT.
Ohio 2 from the north edge of Hicksville to Farmer - Traffic will be reduced to one lane through the work zone for berm work. Work is being performed by Defiance County ODOT.
Ohio 249 from Ohio 49 to the Indiana state line - Traffic will be reduced to one lane through the work zone for berm work. Work is being performed by Defiance County ODOT.
Hancock County
Ohio 613 between Interstate 75 and Ohio 18, in the Village of Van Buren - Route will close for four days beginning August 1 for rehabilitation of a railroad crossing. Traffic detoured onto Interstate 75 to Ohio 18 back to Ohio 613. Work is being performed by CSX Railroad.
Interstate 75 between U.S. 68 and County Road 99, Findlay - Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction during a pavement and barrier wall repair project which is expected to begin within the next few weeks. Work will take place during nighttime hours, generally from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. The project is expected to be completed in mid October. Work is being performed by Harper Co., Hebron, Ky.
Ohio 235 from McComb to the Wood County line - Traffic will be reduced to one lane during a resurfacing project which is scheduled to begin during the week. Work will continue for approximately two weeks. Work is being performed by Shelly Co., Findlay.
Ohio 12 two miles west of Findlay - Route closed July 5 for 90 days for a bridge replacement project. Traffic detoured onto Ohio 235, U.S. 224, Interstate 75 back to Ohio 12. Work is being performed by R & I Construction.
Ohio 37 between U.S. 30 and the Village of Forest - Route closed July 5 until late November for interchange construction as part of the U.S. 30 relocation and expansion project. Traffic detoured onto U.S. 30, Ohio 293 and Ohio 53 back to Ohio 37. Work is being performed by E. S. Wagner, Oregon.
U.S. 68 at Williamstown - Traffic temporarily shifted during work for bridge structures for new U.S. 30 construction. Occasional one-lane traffic through the work zone may be required. Traffic will be affected until early August. Work is being performed by E. S. Wagner, Oregon.
The listed township and county roads in Hancock County are being affected by construction of new U.S. 30 as follows. All roads are located between U.S. 30 and County Road 10. Closures may be extended or shortened according to operational need:
-Township Road 56- road is now closed until early August.
-County Road 12- road is now open.
-Township Road 59- road will close for one month once Township Road 61 is open
-Township Road 61- road will open by the beginning of the week.
-Township Road 10-road will close some time during the week.
-Township Road 176- road has been permanently closed.
-Township Road 177- road is now open.
-Township Road 185 road closed on May 16 for 90 days
-County Road 17-traffic is maintained with flaggers.
Hardin County
Ohio 292 from Ohio 31 to the Logan County line - Tarring and chipping of the roadway will be done with traffic maintained through the work zone. Work is being performed by Hardin County ODOT.
Ohio 81 from Dunkirk to Ohio 37 - Tarring and chipping of the roadway will be done with traffic maintained through the work zone. Work is being performed by Hardin County ODOT.
Paulding County
Ohio 114 from U.S. 127 to the Indiana state line - Pavement repairs will close the route for three days during the week during daytime hours only from Ohio 49 to the state line; however, traffic will be maintained through the work zone from Ohio 49 to U.S. 127. Work is being performed by Paulding County ODOT.
Putnam County
Ohio 696 from Beaverdam in Allen County to Ohio 12 in Putnam County - Resurfacing project is under way with traffic maintained through the work zone. The project is expected to be completed during the week. Work is being performed by Bluffton Paving.
Ohio 694 between Road 13 and Road 10K - Route is now open.
Ohio 613 between Road 19 and Road 18 - Route will close for four days beginning July 25 for a culvert replacement project. Traffic detoured onto Ohio 634, Ohio 15 back to Ohio 613. Work is being performed by Putnam County ODOT.
U.S. 224 west of the Village of Gilboa - Project has been moved back and will now close the route for 30 days beginning August 1 for a culvert replacement. Traffic detoured onto Ohio 65, Ohio 12 and Ohio 235 back to U.S. 224. Work is being performed by Vernon Nagel Inc.
Ohio 108 at County Road B13 and County Road C north of Miller City - No closures on Ohio 108 will be required during this culvert replacement project; however, both county roads will be closed as a result of the project. County Road B 13 is now closed. County Road C is now open. Work, which is expected to be completed late July, is being performed by Diversified Road and Pipe Inc., Whitehouse.
Van Wert County
Ohio 116 from the Auglaize County line to the Van Wert corporation limit, Ohio 117 from the Mercer County line to Spencerville, and Ohio 66 in Spencerville - Resurfacing project is expected to begin during the week and will reduce traffic to one lane through the work zone. The project is expected to be completed in mid September. Work will likely begin on Ohio 116 first. Work is being performed by Shelly Co., Findlay.
Ohio 49 between U.S. 30 and U.S. 224 through Convoy - Berm work will reduce traffic to one lane through the work zone. Work is being performed by Van Wert County ODOT.
Ohio 116 between Ohio 697 and Ohio 81 - Ditch cleaning may reduce traffic to one lane at times through the work zone. Work is being performed by Van Wert County ODOT.
Ohio 637 between U.S. 224 and the Paulding County line - Ditch cleaning may reduce traffic to one lane at times through the work zone. Work is being performed by Van Wert County ODOT.
U.S. 127 between Van Wert and the Mercer County line - Drainage work will reduce traffic to one lane through the work zone. Work is being performed by Van Wert County ODOT.
Ohio 709 in Ohio City - Route closed June 6 for 120 days for reconstruction of Carmean Street (Ohio 709). Traffic detoured onto Ohio 118, Ohio 81 and U.S. 127 back to Ohio 709. Work is being performed by Tumbusch Construction.
Wyandot County
There are no projects scheduled which will have a significant impact on traffic.
For further information contact: Rhonda Pees, ODOT District 1, 419-999-6803
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The annual Health Aware Fair, sponsored by the American Red Cross, Van Wert County Hospital and the Van Wert Rotary Club, promises to be an even greater success in providing quality and affordable healthcare. The event, again taking place at the Van Wert County Hospital, will be held Saturday, August 20th, 2005, from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. with breakfast served until 10:30 a.m.
We are once again offering the CT scans of the chest, abdomen and pelvis, Cardiac Scoring, lung cancer screenings and carotid and arterial Doppler Screens. Cholesterol, diabetes, osteoporosis and many other of the trusted screenings the public has grown accustomed to will also be offered.
In addition to many other screenings, the Health Aware Fair is offering Vein Screening, a new screening designed to test for venous insufficiency such as varicose and spider veins. The screening, sponsored by the VeinCare Center, is offered at a cost of $25 per individual, with the proceeds donated back to the Van Wert County Hospital Association.
The blood chemistry profiles, CT Scans and Doppler Screens will be available by appointment until 10 a.m. A 12-hour fast is required for blood draws. The discounted price for the blood and chemistry profiles is $40 pre-registered and $45 walk-in, space permitted after 8:30 a.m. Final day for pre-registration is Wednesday, August 17th by 12:00 noon. The discounted prices for the CT Scans, Doppler Screens and Cardiac Scoring are $125 each, $45 and $145, respectively. Further discounts are available with multiple tests.
In addition to the previously mentioned testing, additional health information will be available from a wide range of health care providers. Blood pressure screening and information regarding cancer, mammography, nutrition, car seat safety and smoking cessation are only a few of the topics covered at the Health Aware Fair. The American Red Cross Pancake Sausage breakfast will be provided until 10:30am at a cost of $5.
Many children’s activities will also be offered, including a Dinosaur Moonwalk, Teddy Bear Clinic, DNA and Photo Identification, Outdoor Relays and a landing by Lutheran Air.
For More information or to schedule screenings, call the Red Cross at (419)-238-9977.
We look forward to seeing you on August 20th.
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“The United Way OF Van Wert County Day of Caring Committee has been meeting since the first of the year” stated Jan Hoblet, this years Day of Caring Chair.
This will be the seventh year for this annual event and even though it’s been done before, and done well, there are still a lot of logistics that need to take place. The date for this year’s food and blood drive is Friday, September 30 and United Way agency projects will be done on Saturday, October 1.
The new Wee Care Learning Center got help early with their project from business partner, Central Insurance. Central employees wanted to get the playground equipment moved so the children could have something to play on this summer. They also worked planting, mulching, and leveling dirt and stone. “When I was called and asked if Central employees could do their Day of Caring project early there was nothing to think about.” stated Hoblet. “These children needed the equipment moved and we had a large group of people willing to volunteer and get it done”. I think one person said it best “when there is a good cause, our employees at Central respond”. Hoblet went on to say that “people just don’t have to volunteer or participate one or two days a year. There are plenty of things and activities our United Way agencies do throughout the year where they could use extra help. All it takes is a phone call to volunteer”.
Anyone interested in volunteering for Day of Caring or if your company or business would like to partner with a United Way agency, please call the United Way office at 419-238-6689.
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The Lincolnview Board of Education met in regular session on July 19th at the Starr Commonwealth Langley School. After the adoption of the agenda and approval of the June 21st and July 5th meeting minutes, Treasurer Troy Bowersock gave a financial report. Mr. Bowersock indicated that the 2005 fiscal year has been closed out and current efforts are being made to prepare for the 2006 fiscal year. The report also summarized the monthly revenue/expenditures for the fiscal year ending June 30th, 2005. Furthermore, the report gave a ten-year summary comparison of the district’s operating fund activity.
The district is intending to go forward with a bond issue to participate in an Ohio School Facilities Commission Building Project pending voter approval. Mr. Bowersock indicated the board will have to pass two resolutions between August 6th and August 24th, 2005 to get the bond issue on the November ballot. Thus, the board will have to determine how many mills to run the bond issue for by this established time period.
The board of education reviewed several items of correspondence at the July meeting. These items included a staff development worksheet, Ohio School Boards Association Safety Insight and Capital Conference Registration as well as a thank you from the Sally Snyder family.
During the recognition of guest portion of the meeting, the board heard a presentation from Gordon Stemen, principal of the Starr Commonwealth Langley School. This presentation updated the board on the girls school program now being operated at the Starr Commonwealth and called the Montcalm School for Girls. Mr. Fries also introduced the board to the newly employed teachers for next year at the Lincolnview Elementary School. The newly hired teachers were Nicole Etzkorn in special education and Elizabeth Gerdeman as a second grade teacher.
In other items of business, the following items were acted upon:
- Accepted the resignation of Abigail S. Burden as Junior High Social Studies and High School Spanish teacher effective July 8, 2005. Thank you, Mrs. Burden, for your two years of service to our district.
- Employed Shawn Fickert as a part-time hourly cafeteria dish room cook for the 2005-2006 school year pending completion of all requirements.
- Advanced Mandy Looser to the Masters Level on the pay scale effective the beginning of the 2005-2006 school year.
- Accepted the state tuition rate for the 2005-2006 school year at $3,009.05 per year calculated per section 3317.08 of the Ohio Revised Code.
- Renewed the membership with the Equity and Adequacy Coalition for the 2005-2006 school year as presented for the requirement membership dues.
- Appointed Alan Morris as the voting delegate and Cindy Miller as the alternate to the O.S.B.A. annual business meeting on November 14, 2005.
- Accepted a check of $7,000.00 from Pepsi Cola General Bottlers, Inc. to go toward the all-weather track project.
- Accepted a donation of $300.00 from the Klein Trust of the Van Wert County Foundation. Thank you to the Van Wert County Foundation for their generous donation to the school district.
- Accepted a donation of $2,000.00 from the Van Wert County Foundation Board of Trustees for the music department of Lincolnview Local Schools. Thank you to the Van Wert County Foundation for their generous donation to the school district.
- Approved fund advances effective June 30, 2005 as follows: $2,100.00 from the General Fund (001) to the Idea Part B Fund (516 9905) and $2,300.00 from the General Fund (001) to the Title 1-D Fund (572 9905).
- Accepted the recommendation of the Van Wert Area School Insurance Group rate increase of 10% for employee health and dental insurance effective October 1, 2005.
- Granted personal service contracts as follows for the 2005-2006 school year: Brandi Trentman – 7th Grade Volleyball and Beth Evans – Assistant High School Volleyball.
In the buildings and grounds report, Mr. Fries indicated all buses in the fleet received a sticker for operation for next year at the annual bus inspection. The district has also received their two newly purchased buses. The district is presently doing some landscaping improvement around the elementary building and re-sealing asphalt around the high school building and athletic complex. The elementary gym floor has been re-varnished with the high school gym scheduled for the last week of July. Mr. Fries also indicated that the district annual boiler and fire extinguisher and suppression inspections have been completed.
In the Superintendent’s Report, Mr. Fries indicated the district is presently looking for a part-time Spanish or French teacher for next school year. Fries indicated that seven students participated in the high school summer Ohio Graduation Test Intervention. The district is presently reviewing their report card data that will become official the middle of August for public review. The district anticipates continuing to be an “Effective” school district by the State of Ohio Accountability Standards. Fries indicated the annual bus driver in-service will be the morning of August 5th at the Payne Elementary School from 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon.
Fries closed his report by indicating he is in the process of coordinating a Campaign Committee for the upcoming Bond Issue the district will be running this November. Any resident or community member interested in serving on the committee may contact Mr. Fries at the Superintendent’s Office.
The next regular scheduled board meeting will be August 16th, 2005 at 7:00 P.M. in the high school library. A special meeting will take place prior to this meeting to pass required bond resolution requirements.
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Richard C. Moore, formerly of 405 North Main Street in Middle Point has reportedly been moved to the Lincolnway Home in rural Van Wert for ongoing treatment of a medical condition and remains under guard.
Moore has been charged with one count of aggravated murder with a firearm specification in the January 27, 2005 shooting of Jessica N. Moore, 18, of Middle Point.
Moore was arraigned on February 4, 2005 in the shooting which allegedly stemmed from an argument between the elder Moore and his adopted daughter. He pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity, but was found competent to stand trial on May 5, 2005 and a trial date was set for September 19, 2005.
According to published reports and court proceedings, Moore suffers from cancer which spread from the colon to the liver and brain.
The younger Moore was shot twice, once in the chest and once in the head. The elder Moore then surrendered to sheriff's deputies without incident.
If convicted, Mr. Moore faces 20 years to life in prison for the aggravated murder charge plus 3 additional years to be served consecutively for the firearm specification.
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CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
WEEK OF MAY 9, 2005
Allen County
Ohio 309 just west of Mumaugh Road, east of Lima - Route will close for five days beginning May 16 for intersection improvements and a culvert replacement. The east side of the intersection of Ohio 309 and Mumaugh Road will remain open during the project. Traffic on Ohio 309 detoured onto Interstate 75, Ohio 81 and Ohio 235 back to Ohio 309. Work is being performed by Shelly Co., Findlay.
Interstate 75 ramps at Breese Road - Sealing of pavement cracks will reduce traffic to one lane through the work zone. Work is being performed by Allen County ODOT.
U.S. 30 between Fifth Street in Delphos to just east of Ohio 65 south of Cairo - Traffic in both the eastbound and westbound lanes reduced to one lane for resurfacing. Leatherwood Road at U.S. 30 on the north side remains closed as part of the project. An 11-foot width restriction is currently in place. Wide loads detoured onto Lincoln Highway at Fifth Street to Ohio 65 in the Village of Cairo back to U.S. 30. The project will continue through August. Work is being performed by Shelly Co., Findlay.
Defiance County
Ohio 249/Ohio 2 west of Farmer - Traffic will be reduced to one lane through the work zone for two weeks beginning May 9 to allow for repair of two bridge structures. BCC Ohio Inc., New London.
Hancock County
U.S. 224 between Interstate 75 and Main Street - Route will close May 13 for one week for paving. Traffic detoured onto Interstate 75, County Road 99, County Road 212 and County Road 236 back to U.S. 224/Ohio 12. Work is being performed for the City of Findlay by Shelly Co., Findlay.
Interstate 75 at Sandusky Street, Findlay - Traffic reduced to one lane through the work zone during nighttime hours only for bridge work at Sandusky Street. Lane restrictions are expected to continue until late May. All lanes of traffic are open during daytime hours. Work is being performed by E.S. Wagner, Oregon.
Township Road 185 between U.S. 30 and County Road 10 - Road closure has been moved back and will now close May 16 for 90 days to allow for bridge construction related to construction of new, four-lane U.S. 30. Work is being performed by E.S. Wagner, Oregon.
Ohio 235 two miles north of McComb - Route closed May 2 for 50 days for bridge replacement. Eastbound traffic detoured onto Ohio 613 in McComb, Interstate 75 and Ohio 18 back to Ohio 235. Westbound traffic detoured onto Ohio 18 back to Ohio 235. Work is being performed by Mosser Construction Inc.
Hardin County
Ohio 235 within the Village of Ada - Route is now open.
Ohio 273 between Township Road 155 and Township Road 169 - Route will close for one week beginning May 9 for a culvert replacement. Traffic detoured onto Ohio 274, U.S. 68, Ohio 53, Ohio 31 and Ohio 292 back to Ohio 273. Work is being performed by Hardin County ODOT.
Paulding County
Ohio 66 south of Ohio 613 to the Putnam County line - Sealing of pavement cracks will require one-lane traffic through the work zone. Work is being performed by Paulding County ODOT.
Ohio 114 east of Grover Hill to the Putnam County line - Sealing of pavement cracks will require one-lane traffic through the work zone. Work is being performed by Paulding County ODOT.
U.S. 127 at Blue Creek Bridge - Ditch work will reduce traffic to one lane through the work zone. Work is being performed by Paulding County ODOT.
Ohio 500 from Ohio 49 to the Indiana state line - Ditch work will reduce traffic to one lane through the work zone. Work is being performed by Paulding County ODOT.
Putnam County
Ohio 65 between Columbus Grove and Ottawa - Resurfacing project is under way. Traffic reduced to one lane through the work zone. Work is expected to complete in late May. Work is being performed by Gerken Paving.
Ohio 634 between Dupont and Ohio 613 - Route is tentatively scheduled to close for three months beginning May 9 for culvert work at two locations – at Ohio 613 just north of Dupont and at Township Road G. Traffic detoured onto Ohio 114, Ohio 694, Ohio 115, Ohio 15 and Ohio 613 back to Ohio 634. Work is being performed by R. G. Zachrich Construction Inc.
Ohio 12 between Ohio 65 and Ohio 235 within the limits of the Village of Pandora - Route is now open.
Ohio 108 at County Road B13 and County Road C north of Miller City - No closures on Ohio 108 will be required during this culvert replacement project; however, both county roads will be closed as a result of the project. County Road C was closed March 28 for a maximum of 45 days. County Road B 13 will close late April or early May. Work is being performed by Diversified Road and Pipe Inc., Whitehouse.
Van Wert County
U.S. 127 between Van Wert and the Paulding County line - Ditch work will reduce traffic to one lane through the work zone. Work is being performed by Van Wert County ODOT.
Ohio 637 between U.S. 224 and the Paulding County line - Pavement repair and resurfacing project is expected to be under way by the beginning of the week and will take approximately three weeks to complete. Traffic will be reduced to one lane through the work zone. Work is being performed by Shelly Co., Findlay.
U.S. 33 just east and just west of the Village of Willshire - A culvert repair project is under way. An occasional work zone may require one-lane traffic through the project area. Work is being performed by Fort Defiance Construction, Defiance.
Wyandot County
U.S. 23 between Ohio 294 and U.S. 30 - Sealing of pavement cracks will reduce traffic to one lane through the work zone. Work is being performed by Wyandot County ODOT.
For further information contact: Rhonda Pees, ODOT District 1, 419-999-6803
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For the second year in a row, Van Wert County Hospital has supported Cookies for Kairos, a prison-based ministry. Van Wert County Hospital offered the use of its kitchen along with 54 dozen cookies to help support this program, which is near and dear to one of its employees. "Cookies for Kairos allows individuals to learn about forgiveness, and I personally would like to thank the hospital, its administration and the Nutrition Services department for allowing me to help facilitate this outreach opportunity", said Trina Steen, Surgery Aide at Van Wert County Hospital. For more information you may contact Roy Jecknavorian (Trina's father) at (419) 238-6654.
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