Dec. 20, 1913
The top stories in the Norwalk Reflector-Herald on this date in 1913:
Only four miles needed to complete east-west highway here
Huron County is not sitting down and letting the procession move ahead of her. She is trotting right along at the head of the procession.
Petitions will be filed early in the week at Columbus for state aid for the construction of four miles of concrete roadway in Huron County on the east and west road. The state will pay half the expense. It is too good an opportunity to let pass by.
A conference was held last evening in the offices of President C.A. Paul of the Good Roads Association, attended by the county executive committee of the good roads association — Messrs. Harry Bennett, W.C. Pressing, C.F. Jackson and R.C. Snyder. The road situation was thoroughly discussed; the activities and desires of other towns was talked over, and the plan of work for the summer in Huron County delved into.
There is little doubt that the Sandusky-Lorain adherents are leaving nothing undone to try and get the shore road built first so that traffic from Toledo to Cleveland will go that way.
The shore road is the longer route, as it drops from Sandusky down to Fremont, where it joins on the Norwalk-Toledo road. If the shore road is built first, traffic will be diverted and Norwalk will lose out. The intention is to keep Norwalk right at the head of things.
There remain but four miles of bad road between here and the Lorain County line. All this will be concreted this coming summer, the county and state dividing the cost. There is a mile of bad road between here and Monroeville; the work is to be completed this summer on to Townsend.
Woodmen to unveil shaft
At Red Men’s hall Sunday at 2 o’clock, the Woodmen of the World in the presence of their friends, will go through the impressive formalities of the unveiling of the monument they recently erected over the grave of their departed sovereign, John Mono, in Woodlawn Cemetery. Because of the inclemency of the weather the exercise will take place in the lodge hall and the public is cordially invited. Sovereign N.C. Holcomb will act as master of ceremonoies.
Gets cablegram of new baby
Mrs. D.A. Wilcox received a cablegram this afternoon from Singapore, in the Straits Settlement, southern Asia, telling of the arrival of a son to Mr. and Mrs. B.O. Wilcox. The happy father and mother, who are located in missionary work in western Borneo, are at Singapore for their vacation and the Rev. Mr. Wilcox is attending conference. The new baby has been named Henry Eugene after his two grandparents. B.O. Wilcox is a former well known Norwalk boy whose letters in the Reflector-Herald have long delighted a large circle of readers.
Made sale of farm
The farm of Henry Schnee, in Enterprise, comprising 128 acres, has been sold to Claude O. Libengood, near Prout’s Station. The sale was made through W.J. Hindley, real estate dealer.
Coming Thursday — Dec. 21, 1966: They brought Hungarian yule customs to Norwalk
— Compiled by Andy Prutsok
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Good roads spirit wakes up in Huron County
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20-year sentence for man charged with rape
LIMA (TNS) — An Elida man was sentenced Monday to 20 years in prison for raping a 15-year-old girl at a Poling Road address in April. William Baker Jr., 40, was also required to register as a Tier 3 sex offender for the rest of his life.
An Allen County jury found Baker guilty in October of eight felony counts related to sexual acts which he performed on the young victim, including digital penetration and oral sex.
The victim testified on the opening day of Baker's jury trial that she had been subjected to those and other sexual acts on the date in question. Various forensic science experts testified to the strong likelihood that the defendant's DNA was present on the victim, although no semen was detected.
Assistant Allen County Prosecuting Attorney Terri Kohlreiser addressed the court prior to sentencing Monday and told Judge Jeffrey Reed that the physical and mental injuries sustained by the victim were exacerbated by her young age.
"I cannot stress enough to the court the serious psychological harm suffered by this victim," Kohlreiser said.
In her victim impact statement submitted to the court, the victim wrote, "This is something no child should have to go through. I have been emotionally and physically hurt by this incident," said the girl, adding that she has been "distressed and depressed" since the incident and that her life "has become a TV series" in the days and months since that time.
"This victim deserves some sort of justice, and we ask the court to impose a very long sentence on this defendant. He faces 25 years in prison, but the victim has been sentenced to dealing with this for the rest of her life," Kohlreiser said.
Court-appointed defense attorney Greg Donohue, who took over the case after Baker was unable to afford his original attorney, asked the court to impose less than the maximum sentence, telling Reed there was "a lot more aspects to this case than meet the eye."
Immediately prior to sentencing, Baker apologized to the court and said he "wished the victim the best."
"I don't recall anything that happened. I never meant to hurt her in any way," Baker told Reed. "I wish I could go back and fix this all."
Reed sentenced Baker to nine years in prison on each of two first-degree felony rape counts and 12 months in prison on each of two counts of gross sexual imposition, fourth-degree felonies. He ordered the sentenced served consecutively.
Donohue said the jury's verdict in the case will be appealed.
Prior to leaving the courtroom, Reed addressed the young victim, saying, "Don't blame yourself for this. Don't ever blame yourself."
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Pregnant women who drink soda could cause health problems for child, study says
While it is already common knowledge that pregnant women should not drink alcohol while pregnant, new research suggests that drinking soda or pop could also cause health problems for the child later in life.
The study conducted through Harvard Medical School found that expectant mothers who drink an average of two sugary drinks a day are 63 percent more likely to have kids diagnosed with asthma when they are 7 to 9 years old.
"Increasingly we're understanding that the processes that put a kid on a trajectory for obesity and asthma start in pregnancy," Rosalind Wright with Icahn School of Medicine told Medline Plus. "This may give us some clues to how early life programming of asthma starts in utero, and how we might intervene more directly to give children a healthy start."
The researchers said the correlation may be due to fructose's potentially inflammatory effect on the child's lungs.
However, the research team also looked at the effects of fruit juice because it contains naturally occurring fructose.
"We don't see evidence for the same strength of adverse effects from fruit juice," Harvard nutrition professor Emily Oken told Medline Plus. "That may be perhaps because fruit juice also contains vitamins and other anti-inflammatory factors."
For the study, the team analyzed data from 1,068 mother-child pairs. The women were asked about the quantity of beverages they consumed daily, including sugar-sweetened drinks and fruit juices.
By mid-childhood, one out of five kids born from moms who drank sugary beverages had developed asthma.
The researchers also note that they cannot prove sugary drinks cause asthma, but rather that there is a correlation between the two.
The study was published online on Dec. 8 in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society.
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Vehicular homicide suspect set to appear in court
A Wakeman driver charged in connection with a two-vehicle fatal crash was scheduled to appear in Norwalk Municipal Court this morning.
Kyle D. Greenwald, 22, of 23 Cecile St., is charged with vehicular homicide, a second-degree felony, and operating a vehicle while impaired, a first-degree misdemeanor. He has remained in the Huron County Jail since Friday’s early-morning crash on U.S. 20 near Wakeman Townline Road in Wakeman Township.
“Alcohol is a suspected factor for Mr. Greenwald,” said Lt. Douglas Hamman, Norwalk post commander of the state Highway Patrol.
While Hamman declined to provide further details about possible alcohol usage, he said troopers obtained a blood sample from Greenwald at Fisher-Titus Medical Center. The toxicology results are pending.
“All that could take a while,” Hamman added.
The victim is Norwalk resident Todathon E. Wagner, 69, of 2465 Ridge Road. Troopers have said he sustained fatal injuries as a result of the crash.
Just after 3 a.m. Friday, Greenwald was driving a 2008 GMC 2500 pickup truck east on U.S. 20 when he passed a disabled snowmobile in the westbound lane. He then went left of center and was collided head on with a westbound vehicle, troopers said.
The westbound vehicle was a 2014 Volkswagen Passat, driven by Wagner.
“The snowmobile was in the roadway. It stalled out and became disabled,” said Hamman, adding the ultimate destinations of the snowmobile and Greenwald’s truck aren’t factors in the crash.
However, the post commander said troopers may discover that information in subsequent interviews as the investigation continues.
Sgt. Brian Gockstetter, shortly after the crash, said the snowmobile operator, Greenwald’s girlfriend, apparently was crossing the road.
A trooper witnessed the crash and quickly approached to render aid. A fire subsequently started in the engine compartment of the Volkswagen.
The trooper broke the driver’s side window, allowing Wagner to be removed and then provided CPR until medical personnel arrived.
The patrol crash reconstruction team is attempting to establish the minimum speeds for Greenwald and Wagner’s vehicles.
“They are working on both vehicles to determine the speed at impact,” Hamman said.
Wagner’s son is Chief Deputy Tod Wagner of the Huron County Sheriff’s Office.
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Woman sentenced to prison for attempted felonious assault
A Bellevue woman convicted of attempted felonious assault has been sentenced to prison.
Lisa Miller, 25, formerly of 219 S. West St., pleaded guilty Friday to one count of attempted felonious assault with serious physical harm, a third-degree felony. As part of a plea deal, prosecutors dismissed one count of complicity in the commission of an offense (murder), a first-degree felony, and another charge of complicity in the commission of an offense – felonious assault with a deadly weapon or dangerous ordnance.
Miller was sentenced to two years in prison. She has been in the Huron County Jail since Oct. 27, when sheriff’s deputies arrested her.
In other hearings:
• Lisa A. House, 57, of Clyde, was fined $1,000 on Dec. 14 for three counts of illegal processing of drug documents and one charge of practicing medicine without a certificate. Huron County Common Pleas Judge Conway ruled the defendant isn’t permitted to work in the medical field during her three years of probation.
• Ashley N. Kidd, 26, of Mansfield, pleaded guilty Tuesday to one count of permitting child abuse, a third-degree felony. As part of a plea deal, prosecutors dismissed two charges of endangering children and one count of permitting child abuse, all third-degree felonies. Kidd has been in custody since Oct. 12. She will be sentenced Feb. 1.
• Tabatha M. Moore, 29, most recently of 132 Whittlesey Ave., pleaded guilty Tuesday to one count of trafficking in oxycodone in the vicinity of a juvenile in exchange for dismissal of a similar charge. Moore, who earlier posted a $10,000 bond with a 10-percent provision, has a sentencing scheduled for Feb. 7.
• Travis J. L. Murr, 32, most recently of 153 Newkirk St., New London, had his treatment-in lieu-of conviction revoked Monday. He had a conviction entered on one count of theft and sentenced to 90 days in jail to be served at times established by the probation department. As part of his three years of community control, he was fined $250. The judge ordered him to wear SCRAMS unit.
• Daniel L. Oxender, 26, of Ashland, pleaded guilty Dec. 14 to two counts of endangering children, third-degree felonies, in exchange for the dismissal of six similar felonies and two counts of domestic violence, first-degree misdemeanors. He has been in jail since Sept. 17 and is awaiting a Jan. 25 sentencing hearing.
• Charmaine E. Rumph, 22, of Cleveland, pleaded guilty Monday to one count of forgery in exchange for the dismissal of a similar charge. She remains out on a $10,000 bond and will be sentenced Feb. 1.
• Emery R. Slone, 33, most recently of 4039 Weirs Road, Willard, pleaded guilty Tuesday to three counts of trafficking in drugs in exchange for the dismissal of one count of trafficking in a counterfeit controlled substance. He has been in custody since Oct. 13 and is awaiting sentencing on Feb. 7.
• Alyah J. Valliant, 22, most recently of 22 E. Elm St., pleaded guilty Tuesday to one count of trafficking in alprazolam in exchange for the dismissal of one charge of trafficking in cocaine. Conway had her jail reduced to a personal recognizance bond, meaning she signed a court document in which she promised to appear for future hearings. Valliant’s sentencing is Feb. 8.
• Rebecca Wilson, 56, most recently of 46 Glover Ave., pleaded guilty Tuesday to one count of permitting drug abuse in exchange for dismissal of one count of complicity to trafficking in drugs. The Norwalk Police Department transported her to jail Sept. 26. Wilson’s sentencing hearing is Feb. 1.
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Matt Damon says innocent men in Hollywood aren't getting enough credit in wake of #MeToo, Harvey Weinstein
NEW YORK (TNS) — Matt Damon continues to put his foot in his mouth.
Speaking with Business Insider, the “Downsizing” actor highlighted the takedown of predatory stars in Hollywood as a “watershed moment,” but said that in his experience, “the preponderance of men” in the industry are not sexual predators and thus deserve a pat on the back.
“We’re in this watershed moment and it’s great, but I think one thing that’s not being talked about is there are a whole s—tload of guys — the preponderance of men I’ve worked with — who don’t do this kind of thing and whose lives aren't going to be affected,” Damon said.
Additionally, the 47-year-old actor told the publication that the current climate hasn’t changed the way he approaches working with actors, directors or producers with sexual assault and/or harassment allegations against them.
Damon told Business Insider his perspective varies “case by case.”
“That's always went into my thinking,” he said.
“I mean, I wouldn’t want to work with somebody who — life's too short for that. But the question of if somebody had allegations against them, you know, it would be a case-by-case basis. You go, ‘What's the story here?’”
The actor’s comments come amid backlash from a previous interview he did with ABC News' Peter Travers, which touched on similar topics.
During their discussion, Damon stated he didn’t feel it was fair to lump all the men accused of sexual harassment and assault together because “there’s a spectrum of behavior.”
“There’s a difference between, you know, patting someone on the butt and rape or child molestation, right?” he said.
“Both of these behaviors need to be confronted and eradicated without question, but they shouldn’t be conflated, right?"
The interview elicited a response from both Alyssa Milano and Minnie Driver.
Milano, who participated in the viral #MeToo campaign, tweeted her critique of Damon’s comments, writing that sexual assault and harassment hurt regardless of the magnitude of an incident.
“We are in a ‘culture of outrage’ because the magnitude of rage is, in fact, overtly outrageous. And it is righteous,” she wrote.
“I have been a victim of each component of the sexual assault spectrum of which you speak. They all hurt. And they are all connected to a patriarchy intertwined with normalized, accepted — even welcomed — misogyny.”
Driver also reacted on Twitter, sharing an article from Vulture about Damon’s comments.
After her initial response, Driver shared an article she penned for The Guardian in which she stated that people like Damon “cannot understand what abuse is like.”
She said in the piece that she “desperately needed to say something,” after seeing a number of tone deaf comments from "good men."
“I honestly think that until we get on the same page, you can’t tell a woman about their abuse. A man cannot do that. No one can. It is so individual and so personal, it’s galling when a powerful man steps up and stars dictating the terms, whether he intends it or not,” Driver wrote.
Damon has not yet responded to the backlash.
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New inmates at the Huron County Jail, Dec. 19
Here are pictures and information from the Huron County Jail regarding new inmates for Dec. 19, 2017:
Melissa M. Collins, 39, of 112 Front, Willard -— Violation of probation
Charles R. Myers, 62, of 39 Reed St. — Theft of drugs
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Not pictured because they have already been released from jail:
Holly A. Goines, 52, of Plymouth -— Theft
Joseph G. Patrick, 35, of 410 Keefer St., Willard -— Resisting arrest
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Brother-sister duo indicted for murder in fatal shooting of 12-year-old boy
CLEVELAND (TNS) — A grand jury has charged a brother and sister duo in the deadly shooting of a 12-year-old Cleveland boy who was working at his father's convenience store.
Larissa Harris, 21, and Marvin Harris, 18, each are charged with aggravated murder, murder, attempted murder, felonious assault and weapons charges in the killing of Abdel Bashiti the day after Thanksgiving.
Three 15-year-old boys are also charged in Cuyahoga County Juvenile Court. Prosecutor Michael O'Malley says he expects to seek adult charges against them.
Larissa Harris was arrested days after the shooting and is being held on a $1 million bond. Marvin Harris is not in custody.
She is set for a Friday arraignment. His arraignment is scheduled for Jan. 4.
The siblings were among those who opened fire on a group of teenagers outside One Stop Liquor store at Buckeye Road and East 116th Street, court records say.
Abdel, a 7th-grade student at Parma's Hillside Middle School, was helping his father at his business, No. 1 Beauty Supply and Linen, next door to One Stop Liquor store.
The group fired at least 20 gunshots at a group of teenagers standing outside the liquor store, according to police dispatch records.
Abdel and his father walked outside the beauty supply store when they heard the commotion and bullets struck Abdel in his torso and wrist, according to police. His father and other bystanders took the boy back into the beauty supply store and tried to save him before an ambulance arrived.
Five others — all between 14 and 16 years old — were wounded in the shooting. A 16-year-old boy is in critical condition with a gunshot wound to the right side of his head, according to police.
Two others were shot in the leg, one was shot in the groin and another was shot in the torso, police said.
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1 bed bug found at JFS, 'no sign of infestation'
A bed bug was found Tuesday at the Ohio Means Jobs portion of the Huron County Department of Job and Family Services (JFS).
“The entire building has been inspected and no (other) bed bugs have been found and no signs of infestation,” JFS director Jennifer Reed said.
The one bed bug was found at the Ohio Means Jobs (OMJ) section of the building, which the community uses. Reed said the bug was captured and then sent to Huron County Public Health.
“It was confirmed to be a bed bug,” she said. “The health department recommended we close the department.”
Ohio Means Jobs was closed for about four hours Tuesday and re-opened Wednesday morning. As a precaution, Reed said the OMJ staff and work-force development employees either were sent home for the day or went to “alternative work areas.”
As soon as the bed bug was found, JFS contacted a private exterminator to do an inspection of the entire building. Reed also said county maintenance workers sprayed as a precaution.
Health department officials and commissioner Tim Hollinger couldn’t be reached for comment Wednesday.
Reed was asked if she knew if JFS had previous incidents of bed bugs.
“It’s my understanding this is the first time,” she said.
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Vehicular homicide case goes to grand jury
Defendant Kyle D. Greenwald quietly and politely answered the judge’s questions.
Greenwald, 22, of 3879 DeRussey Road, Collins, waived his right to a preliminary hearing in Norwalk Municipal Court on Wednesday morning. That means his case will be transferred to Huron County Common Pleas Court to be reviewed by a grand jury for possible indictment.
He is charged with aggravated vehicular homicide, a second-degree felony, which is punishable by two to eight years in prison. The defendant also faces operating a vehicle while impaired, a first-degree misdemeanor.
Both charges are in connection with the fatal crash Friday that killed Norwalk resident Todathon E. Wagner, 69, of 2465 Ridge Road. The incident happened at 3:07 a.m. on U.S. 20 near Wakeman Townline Road.
“He (Greenwald) obviously is very shaken and concerned,” defense attorney Brent English said after Wednesday’s brief hearing.
Greenwald had been in the Huron County Jail on a $105,000 bond, and at one point was in the Ashland County Jail.
Based on an agreement between English and the Norwalk Law Director’s Office, the suspect’s bail was reduced later to $50,000 with a 10-percent provision. English said his client’s bond was posted about 4 p.m. Tuesday and Greenwald was released from jail nearly two hours later.
Court administrator Kimberly Light said Greenwald isn’t allowed to operate a motor vehicle while his case is pending.
Just after 3 a.m. Friday, Greenwald was driving a 2008 GMC 2500 pickup truck east on U.S. 20. Troopers with the state Highway Patrol have said he passed a disabled snowmobile in the westbound lane, then went left of center and collided head on with a westbound vehicle.
The westbound car was a 2014 Volkswagen Passat, driven by Wagner.
Sgt. Brian Gockstetter, shortly after the crash, said the snowmobile operator, Greenwald’s girlfriend, apparently was crossing the road.
Wagner’s son is Chief Deputy Tod Wagner of the Huron County Sheriff’s Office.
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Jude Isaac Alge
OKEMOS, MICH — Jude Isaac Alge, 17, formerly of Norwalk, passed away December 18, 2017 at home in Okemos, Michigan. He was born ,in Norwalk Ohio to Brian & Erin (Endsley) Alge. Jude attended St. Paul schools for 11 years and was currently a Senior at Okemos High School in Okemos, Michigan. He enjoyed politics, current events, and was considered a computer whiz. He was known for his unique quiet sense of humor.
Jude is survived by his parents & brother’s, Tyler Alge (Annie), Caleb Endsley (Jayla), Gabriel and Karli Alge. He is also survived by maternal grandparents, William & Linda Zureich, Michael & Linda Endsley, by paternal grandparents, Richard & Elizabeth Alge, and nephew Paxon Alge. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Jude will be greatly missed by all.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 A.M., Friday, December 22, 2017 at St. Paul Catholic Church, 91 East Main Street, Norwalk, Ohio. Msgr. Kenneth Morman will officiate. Walker Funeral Home, 98 West Main Street, Norwalk, Ohio, is handling the arrangements. Online condolences may be made by going to www.edwalkerfuneralhome.com.
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Hilda G. McIntyre
NORWALK — Hilda G. McIntyre, 96, of Norwalk, formerly of Clarksfield, passed away on December 19, 2017 at her home. She was born on March 10, 1921 in Berlin Township. She graduated from Berlin Heights High School in 1939. She had worked at Fisher-Titus Medical Center, CE Ward's in New London, and also owned the former Holiday Trav-L-Park near Milan with her husband and son. She enjoyed cooking, crochet, knitting, doing puzzles, and playing cards.
She is survived by her children, Becky (Jim) Steve, of Rushsylvania, OH, Cindy (Rick) Charville, of Kalamazoo, MI, Char (Don) Hansberger, of Norwalk, Tim (Julie) McIntyre, of Norwalk, 11 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, three great-great grandchildren, a son-in-law Al Bowman, and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband James, her parents Elmer and Lottie (Hill) Shoop, a daughter Judy Bowman, one grandson, one great-granddaughter, and siblings, Harold, Lyle, Ruth, Gladys, Edna, Glenn, Wesley, Ruby.
Friends may call on Saturday December 23, from 10:00 am until the time of services at 12:00 noon at the Morman-Hinman-Tanner Funeral Home, 38 South Street, Berlin Heights. Burial will follow at Clarksfield Methodist Cemetery on Zenobia Road. Pastors Doug Lang and Gary Bowman will be officiating.
Online condolences may be left at mormanfuneralhome.com
Memorial contributions may be made to Stein Hospice, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, Ohio 44870.
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EHS student, 15, arrested in threatening group messages
MILAN — In light of a local student being arrested in connection with an online threat, Edison Local Schools Superintendent Tom Roth said young people generally need to be more cautious on social media.
“I think it’s a problem with social media,” he said Wednesday. “They can hide behind their posts. … They don’t understand the severity of what they’re doing.”
In general, Roth said it seems people are willing to “say” or write certain things on social media and/or online that they wouldn’t do in person.
“They have to think about what they’re doing on social media,” the superintendent added. “I definitely think it’s the day and age, with technology.”
As a school system, Roth said it’s important to continue working with parents about their children using social media appropriately.
On Monday morning, Erie County sheriff’s deputies arrested a 15-year-old Edison High School student and charged him with menacing and juvenile delinquency. The Old State Road, Milan, boy was transported to the Erie County Detention Home.
Roth said the victim approached the assistant Principal Tom Jeffrey and told him there reportedly were some social media posts in which he was being threatened. Upon hearing about the situation, Roth said he had the administrator contact the sheriff’s office.
“We investigated it along with the sheriff’s department. They dealt with it was they would as a law enforcement agency and we dealt with it was we would, according to our policies and handbook,” the superintendent added.
Upon arriving at EHS, the deputy said the male complainant appeared “visibly upset.” According to the report, the student said he and the suspect “used to be friends,” but about a month ago, they had a “falling out” and stopped talking to each other.
During a conversation with a mutual friend, the complainant reportedly discovered “a group message had been started regarding (him) being killed,” according to the deputy’s report. The victim then showed the messages to the officer.
The suspect is accused of creating an Instagram group Nov. 8 that was titled “Murder Plan.”
After the initial post, the suspect’s girlfriend reportedly responded by saying “just make it look like he did it himself” and the suspect wrote, “I'm actually tempted to just snap his neck,” according to the report. Also, the boy is accused of telling other people in the group to make sure they delete the messages so they can’t be found.
The complainant reported to the deputy “he felt threatened by the messaging” and alleged the suspect had “become ‘aggressive’ toward other friends of his.”
The deputy then interviewed the suspect, who initially said he didn’t remember posting anything about the other student. When he was informed the deputy was provided the messages in question, the boy said he didn’t think he had posted “anything hurtful” about the complainant, according to the report.
Before the boy was transported to the detention home, deputies contacted his father about the situation. Authorities also took photos of the messages, which were forwarded to detectives for processing.
“There definitely was punishment” from the school, Roth said, but declined to elaborate.
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The Gas Grinch propels Christmas fuel prices to highest since '13
BOSTON — The GasBuddy app projects that average Christmas Day gas prices will be their highest since 2013.
GasBuddy, the only smartphone app connecting 70 million drivers with “their perfect pit stop,” said fuel prices are on the rise this holiday season, but all hope is not lost.
There is some good news — average gas prices have fallen in every state in the last month as demand for gasoline cools off with winter returning in full force, led by states in the Great Lakes which have seen drops of over 15 cents per gallon in recent weeks.
Gas in the Norwalk area just jumped to the $2.45 range per gallon Tuesday.
GasBuddy projects the national average gas price this Christmas will be $2.39 per gallon, a 12-cent drop since Thanksgiving, but the priciest Christmas in four years (2013: $3.26), and 11 cents higher than Christmas last year. Nearly 3,300 days have passed since prices on Christmas Day averaged under $2 per gallon, a feat last accomplished in 2008 when the average was $1.63 per gallon. Overall, while gas prices stand at higher seasonal levels than prior years, they remain relatively low. On Christmas Day 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013, average gas prices were over $3 per gallon.
2007 — $2.96
2008 — $1.65
2009 — $2.60
2010 — $3.03
2011 — $3.23
2012 — $3.25
2013 — $3.26
2014 — $2.38
2015 — $2.00
2016 -— $2.28
2017 — $2.39 (projected)
“It’s hard to be completely happy with gas prices dropping slightly in recent weeks when we’re going to see the most expensive Christmas at the pump in years, but what we’re seeing now really pales in comparison to the holidays when we pulled up to a pump that was over $3 per gallon,” said Patrick DeHaan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy.
“With a New Year on the horizon, I’ll again try to set my New Year’s resolution to spend only $2 per gallon on gas or less, but I suspect it’ll last as long as most resolutions...minutes, hours, maybe even days if I’m lucky.”
GasBuddy offered several tips to motorists on the road this holiday season:
● Watch Out for State Lines. Because of differing state taxes, in some extreme cases, drivers can spend an extra $25 when refueling the tank if on the wrong side of the line according to a review GasBuddy study.
● Look for Discounts! Some gas stations offer discounts for paying with cash, others accept credit cards with no additional cost. If you have a credit card that earns rewards and the price is the same as cash, you end up getting free rewards. Motorists can also use the new Pay with GasBuddy service for a 15 cent per gallon discount on your first fill-up.
● In a Hurry? Spend a Fury! Speeding, aggressive driving and hard braking are things many of us may be guilty of, and it costs you a fury if you’re in a hurry... leave on time and save dimes and relax at the same time. Such driving can cost upwards of $10 per tank, adding up to $477 per year on average. GasBuddy’s new Trips feature can help you reduce your yearly fuel bill.
GasBuddy is a smartphone app connecting drivers with their Perfect Pit Stop. With 70 million downloads, GasBuddy is the leader in crowdsourced information to help drivers find the best gas prices, closest stations, friendliest service, cleanest restrooms, tastiest coffee and much more. GasBuddy is the leading source for the most accurate, real-time fuel prices at more than 140,000 gas stations in the U.S., Canada and Australia. The Company’s B2B Retailer Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), known as GasBuddy Business Pages, provides Fuel Marketers and Retailers their best opportunity to maintain their station information, manage their brand, and promote to their target consumer audience.
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Bicentennial book on sale at chamber office
Give the gift of remembrance by telling the story of the city of Norwalk Ohio's bicentennial.
The bicentennial commemorative books are on sale for $25 each — just in time for Christmas. There were only 1,000 books printed and once they are sold they will not be reprinted. Books can be purchased at the Huron County Chamber of Commerce office, 10 W. Main St., in Norwalk. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to noon Friday.
Shipment of books can be done as well for an additional $10.
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Gross ranked nationally at Div. III Mount Union
ALLIANCE — Jesse Gross, a 2014 St. Paul graduate, is ranked among the top wrestlers in NCAA Division III for the Mount Union University wrestling team.
Wrestling at 165 for the No. 13-ranked Purple Raiders, Gross is 15-1 this season at 157 and 165 pounds. He recently moved up from ninth to fifth in the rankings in the 165 weight class.
The senior is coming off a 2016-17 season that saw him place fifth at the NCAA Mideast regionals while going a combined 19-10 at 157 and 165.
Cam Tessari (Monroeville 2011), one of the all-time Ohio greats and former four-time state champion was named the Mid-South Conference Wrestler of the Week for NAIA Lindsey Wilson College.
Tessari went 6-0 last week and won the 157-pound bracket at the Midwest Classic in Indianapolis, beating a trio of ranked opponents along the way.
He is currently ranked No. 2 at 165 pounds, one year removed from falling in overtime in the NAIA championship match.
Tessari opened the week with a major decision victory over No. 8-ranked Kalob Rahoi of Life (Ga.) in the Blue Raiders' 25-12 victory over the Running Eagles.
Tessari then proceeded to beat five Div. II opponents en route to the 157-pound title at the Midwest Classic. In the semifinals of the bracket, Tessari defeated No. 7-ranked Bryan Dutton of Central Oklahoma with an 8-6 victory, and followed with a 2-1 win over No. 12-ranked Pernevlon Sheppard of Wisconsin-Parkside in the finals to claim the bracket title.
Tessari earns his first award of the season and fifth of his career.
Evan Cheek (Edison 2015), a former state champion, contributed a 2-1 record at 133 pounds for Cleveland State University at the Indiana University Hoosier Duals on Dec. 2 in Bloomington, Ind.
With his performance, Cheek improved to 3-2 overall for the year.
Gage Griffith (Western Reserve 2017) is a freshman at 125 pounds for Ashland University. For the year, he has a 3-6 overall record.
Charlie Nash (Norwalk 2016) contributed a 4-2 record at 133 pounds for Div. III No. 9 Baldwin Wallace University at the New Standard Corporation Invitational on Dec. 2 in York, Pa.
For the season, Nash has compiled a 8-4 overall record.
MEN’S BASKETBALL
Ben Haraway (Norwalk 2014) posted his eighth double-digit scoring effort of the season for the Ashland University men's basketball team (9-3) in an 86-65 win over Davenport on Dec. 9 in Ashland.
In the game, the redshirt junior guard scored 10 points with four assists.
For the season, Haraway is averaging 12.3 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game.
Jake Fetherolf (Norwalk 2013), a senior All-OAC forward Jake Fetherolf at Div. III Baldwin-Wallace University, recorded his third straight double-double and the 23rd of his career as he scored 12 points and grabbed a game-high 12 rebounds in the Yellow Yackets’ 83-69 win at Capital on Dec. 16.
For the season, Fetherolf is averaging 11.3 points and 10.3 rebounds per game.
Jeff Thomas (Norwalk 2014) scored 15 points and added a game-high eight rebounds for Georgia State University (7-4) in a 71-68 win at home vs. Montana on Dec. 9 in Atlanta.
Thomas added seven points in an 88-83 loss in a return to Ohio at the University of Dayton on Dec. 16.
The redshirt junior is averaging 7.7 points points and 4.6 rebounds in 11 starts for the Div. I Panthers.
MEN'S INDOOR TRACK AND FIELD
Dan Stoll (Edison 2016) was runners-up in the 300-meter hurdles at the Tiffin University Alumni Open with a time a time of 35.94 seconds for Heidelberg University on Dec. 2 in Tiffin.
Wes Fritz (St. Paul 2015) was third in the high jump (6-feet-4.25) and fourth in the long jump (20-3.75) at the Tiffin University Alumni Open for Heidelberg University.
Jon Suter (Norwalk 2014) finished 19th in the 60-meter hurdles (9.59 seconds) and 27th in the shot put (33-4) at the Tiffin University Alumni Open for Heidelberg University.
Bryce Ostheimer (Edison 2017) was eighth in the 400-meter dash (52.81 seconds) and ninth in the 60-meter hurdles (8.89 seconds) at the University of Mount Union Toy Drive Invitational for Walsh University.
Daren Gies (Plymouth 2015) won the 1,000-meter run (2:50.11) and was runner-up with the 4x400-meter relay (3:47.29) for the Defiance College at home vs. Bluffton University on Dec. 2 in Defiance.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Maddy Crawford (Willard 2016) posted her sixth double-double of the year at forward for the Div. III Heidelberg University women's basketball team (3-7) in a 95-85 loss at Otterbein University on Dec. 2 in Westerville.
In the loss, the sophomore had a season-high 13 points with 12 rebounds, one assist and one block.
For the season, she's averaging 10.6 points and 9.2 rebounds per game.
Jiselle Thomas (Norwalk 2017) is averaging 3.8 points and 1.9 rebounds per game as a freshman for the Div. 1 High Point University women’s basketball team.
Carly Santoro (Bellevue 2015) continues to play well for Div. I Bowling Green (8-2).
In the Falcons’ most recent game, Santoro contributed 11 points and eight rebounds in an 82-73 win over Ferris State on Dec. 18.
For the season, she averages 14.7 points and 10.4 rebounds per game.
Ciara Reed (Edison 2014) nabbed a season-high seven points with one rebound and one assist at guard for Notre Dame College (9-4) in a 84-77 triumph at West Virginia State University on Dec. 6 in Institute, WV.
For the year, the senior is averaging 2.4 points, 1.2 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game.
Bri Pittenger (Edison 2015) is a member of the Div. III John Carroll University women’s basketball team.
For the year, the junior is averaging 3.7 points and 1.9 rebounds per game.
Danielle Carruthers (New London 2016) has appeared in nine games at forward for Defiance College (2-8).
For the season, she's averaging 2.2 points, 1.3 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 5.6 minutes per game for the Div. III Yellow Yackets.
WOMEN'S INDOOR TRACK AND FIELD
Sydnie Fetherolf (Norwalk 2014) claimed a first-place finish in the mile at the University of Notre Dame Blue and Gold Invitational with a time of 5:05.41 for the Detroit Mercy University women's indoor track and field program on Dec. 1 in South Bend, Ind.
In the event, which was not scored, the senior followed by ending 10th with the 4x400-meter relay with a time of 4:37.96.
Lydia Ott (St. Paul 2014) was fourth with the 4x400-meter relay (4:16.54) and 12th in the 500-meter dash (1:33.83) at the Tiffin Alumni Open on Dec. 2 in Tiffin.
No team scores were kept.
Oliva Hipp (St. Paul 2014) was ninth for Heidelberg University in the high jump (4-11.75) and 11th in the long jump (15-3.5) at the Tiffin University Alumni Open on Dec. 2 in Tiffin.
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They brought Hungarian yule customs to Norwalk
Dec. 21, 1966
The top stories in the Norwalk Reflector on this date in 1966:
They brought Hungarian yule customs to Norwalk
Although communists have employed every ideological trick to kill the heart and spirit of Christmas in Hungary, the holiday lives on with all it’s traditional warmth in a Hungarian refugee’s home here in Norwalk.
As the Frank Jauks prepare to celebrate Christmas, they thank God for allowing them the chance to celebrate Christ’s birth as they wish.
Actually, in old Hungary, families didn’t celebrate Christmas — they honored it.
“When I was little,” Mrs. Jauk recalls, “Christmas was very religious and a real holy day. Nobody would even pick up a needle to sew a button on.
Other differences in Hungary include:
The Hungarians are visited by a Santa Claus with a split personality; one who doesn’t even arrive on Christmas Eve. Christmas Eve is saved for a more sacred visitor, the baby Jesus.
On the night before Christmas, says Mrs. Jauk, “the baby Jesus comes, bringing a Christmas tree and small gifts, such as pencils or socks.”
“Santa Claus comes December 6. There are really two Santas. There is St. Nicholas, who is kind and gives presents and candy to good little boys and girls, and there is the other part, Krampus, who spanks the children who have been bad. Krampus takes a chain along with him so that he can take the bad boys and girls where he goes. He looks like the devil with horns and a long, red tongue.”
The Jauks, a delightful family living at 88 Milan Avenue, have two daughters, Anne, 20, a student nurse at Toledo Mercy Hospital School of Nursing, and Susie, 17, a senior at St. Paul’s High School.
The family had been living in a small Hungarian city named Sopron when the Revolution of 1956 broke out. They escaped into Austria, arrived in the United States and settled in Norwalk.
Pretty play on display
(Photo caption) Norwalk star Jim Lorcher drives his way past a Huron defender to score two points in fourth period action as the Truckers defeated the Huron Tigers 56-50 Saturday night at the Junior High gym. Gary Draxler moves in on the play. Lorcher had another good night as he tallied 13 points.
Service news
Captain Ronald E. Mead, son of Mr. and Mrs. Royce S. Mead, of R.D. 1, Greenwich, has been certified a C-133 Cargo Master aircraft commander at Dover AFB, Del.
The captain, a graduate of Greenwich High School, received his B.S.E.E. degree in 1959 from Ohio University. His wife Carol is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Linley C. Lee of R.D. 2, Greenwich.
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Electrician’s Mate Third Class Willard L. Paden, USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Willard Paden of 514 W. Laurel St., Willard, is on maneuvers aboard the USS Charles H. Roan in the Mid-Atlantic and Caribbean Sea as part of “LANTFLEX 66, the largest composite training exercise of thte U.S. Atlantic fleet this year.
Coming Friday — Dec. 22, 1966: Poverty program may hinge on quorum call tonight
— Compiled by Andy Prutsok
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Snow possible Sunday with sun on Christmas
Rain is in the forecast until Sunday when there is a chance of snow showers.
It will be partly sunny Christmas Day with a high near 25.
The sun will rise at 7:53:07 a.m. today and will set at 5:05:05 p.m. The sun will rise at 7:53:34 a.m. Thursday and will set at 5:05:38 p.m.
Here is the Norwalk-area weather from the National Weather Service:
Today — Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Southeast wind 5 to 8 mph.
Tonight — A chance of showers after 1 a.m. Cloudy, with a low about 33. East wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday — A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 50. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday night — Showers. Low about 37. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday — Rain showers likely before 1 p.m., then a chance of rain and snow showers. Cloudy, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.
Saturday night — Mostly cloudy, with a low about 24.
Sunday — A chance of snow showers after 1 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.
Sunday night — A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low about 21. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.
Christmas Day — Partly sunny, with a high near 25.
Monday night — Mostly cloudy, with a low about 12.
Tuesday — Partly sunny, with a high near 16.
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There's history in each bite
The holidays can be an especially sweet time of year, particularly for those of us who love to bake.
Timeless as the holiday cookie ritual may be — combining butter and sugar with eggs and flour, shaping and baking — there is magic behind this simple chemistry. Because traditions adapt with time, our cookies reflect this evolution as we tweak flavorings, add ingredients and merge customs. If anything, this makes our baking even more important. These handmade gifts are crucial and comforting, particularly as times change or _ as this year's devastating California wildfires can attest _ our routines and very lives are upended. Each cookie is a story, whether sweetened with powdered sugar, punctuated with spice or flourished with decorations. Timeless, perhaps, but equally timely.
We asked Times readers to share their recipes and stories with us for our seventh Holiday Cookie Bake-off and then to vote for their favorites. We received almost 100 submissions, and close to 20,000 votes. We took the top 20 recipes and judged them to come up with our five favorites. It wasn't easy. There were so many wonderful entries, each inspired by family history and memories. Last week, we invited the finalists to The Times' Test Kitchen to celebrate their recipes and stories.
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TAHINI SHORTBREAD COOKIES
40 minutes, plus chilling time. Makes about 3 { dozen cookies.
} cup (1 { sticks) salted butter, at room temperature
{ cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
\ cup plus 2 tablespoons tahini paste, well stirred
2 tablespoons carob molasses or regular molasses
1 cup (5 ounces) all-purpose flour
{ teaspoon baking powder
\ teaspoon salt
1 { cups untoasted white sesame seeds
1. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or in a large bowl using a hand mixer, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 3 to 5 minutes.
2. Add the tahini and beat just until combined. Then add the molasses and beat until incorporated.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. Gradually beat the dry ingredients into the butter mix until fully incorporated to form the dough.
4. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, 20 to 30 minutes. (The dough can be made ahead of time and refrigerated up to 3 days before using.)
5. Meanwhile, heat the oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 to 3 baking sheets with parchment paper, and place the sesame seeds in a bowl.
6. Remove and unwrap the chilled dough. Portion the dough, a tablespoon at a time, and roll each portion into a ball. Roll each ball in sesame seeds, then lightly press down. Place the cookies on the baking sheet, spacing each about 2 inches apart (the cookies will spread as they bake).
7. Bake the cookies until golden, 9 to 11 minutes. The cookies will be very fragile when they first come out of the oven. Cool completely on the sheet before moving.
Note: Adapted from a recipe provided by Deana Kabakibi.
LINZER COOKIES WITH PERSIMMON FILLING
About 2 hours, plus cooling time. Makes 2 to 3 dozen cookies, depending on size.
PERSIMMON FILLING
1 { pounds Fuyu persimmons (about 4 to 6 large fruit)
} cup granulated sugar
2 cups water
2 tablespoons lemon juice, divided
} teaspoon ground ginger
{ teaspoon ground cinnamon
\ teaspoon ground nutmeg
\ teaspoon salt
[ teaspoon ground cloves, or as desired
1. Peel the persimmons and cut each fruit into sixths.
2. In a heavy-bottom saucepan, combine the sugar and water and bring to a boil. Boil the mixture for a minute or so, then add the persimmons, along with 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Reduce the heat to a gentle simmer and cook until the persimmons are very soft, 1 to 1 { hours, stirring occasionally.
3. Strain the persimmons and place in a food processor, leaving the liquid in the pan. Pulse the persimmons until no large pieces remain. Return the persimmons back to the pan with the liquid. Alternatively, use an immersion blender to puree the persimmons in the pan.
4. Add the remaining lemon juice, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and cloves to the pan, stirring to combine. Cook at a gentle simmer, stirring frequently, until the mixture is thickened to a jam-like consistency, 10 to 15 minutes. This makes a scant 2 cups filling, more than enough for the cookies.
LINZER COOKIES WITH PERSIMMON FILLING
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
} cup granulated sugar
[ teaspoon salt
1 egg
2 \ cups (10.2 ounces) all-purpose flour
2 cups ground, toasted hazelnuts, walnuts or pecans
Prepared persimmon filling
Powdered sugar
1. Heat the oven to 375 degrees.
2. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or in a large bowl using a hand mixer, beat the butter, sugar and salt until light and fluffy, 3 to 5 minutes. Beat in the egg until fully incorporated.
3. Beat in the flour, then the ground nuts. If it becomes too difficult to add the flour or nuts using the mixer, continue stirring in by hand until combined.
4. Gently knead the dough, by hand, in the bowl until it holds together. Divide the dough in half. (If at any time the dough feels overly soft, cover and chill it until firm enough to handle.)
5. On a lightly floured surface, roll one-half of the dough until it is a little less than \-inch thick. Cut out the dough using a 2-inch to 3-inch round cutter. Repeat with the remaining dough.
6. Using a 1-inch star-shaped cutter, cut out the center of half of the rounds (save the dough from the cutouts to make more rounds until all of the dough is used).
7. Place the cookies on a baking sheet and bake until the edges are very lightly browned, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove and set aside to cool.
8. Spread a thin layer of persimmon filling over each of the whole cookies, then top with one of the "window" cookies. For an additional decorative touch, sprinkle powdered sugar over the windows before topping.
Notes: Adapted from a recipe provided by Alice Nishimoto, who writes, "Some people like to remove the skins from the nuts before processing. You can warm nuts in the oven before processing, place in a towel, and then rub vigorously. I have used the nuts without removing the skin for walnuts and pecans. I recommend removing some of the skin for the hazelnuts."
BAKLAVA ROULADA COOKIES
About 2 hours, plus cooling time. Makes about 4 dozen cookies
SYRUP
Peel from 1 lemon
2 cups sugar
1 cup honey
2 cups water
1 cinnamon stick
In a heavy-bottom saucepan, combine the lemon peel, sugar, honey, water and cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes, then strain and set aside to cool slightly (keep warm until ready to use).
BAKLAVA ROULADA
{ pound plain macadamia nuts
{ pound plain shelled pistachios
{ pound plain pecans
{ cup sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
1 package filo dough
1 cup melted clarified butter
Prepared warmed syrup
1. Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 13-inch by 9-inch baking dish.
2. Finely chop all of the nuts. This can be done in a food processor, but chop them individually so they each reach a uniform size. Combine the chopped nuts, sugar, cinnamon and zest in a bowl and set aside.
3. Stack 6 to 7 sheets of filo dough, brushing each sheet with melted butter before stacking. Butter the top sheet, then scatter with a thick (\-inch) layer of the nut mixture. Roll the sheets tightly into a log, buttering the exposed pastry as you go.
4. Slice the roll into generous 1-inch-thick slices and place in the buttered baking dish, cut-side-down. Some of the filling will fall out of the cookies during this process, but don't worry. Carefully pack the cookies tightly in the dish so they hold their shape during baking. Repeat until all of the nut filling is used.
5. Drizzle the cookies with remaining melted butter. Place in the oven and bake until golden-brown, 45 minutes to an hour.
6. Remove the dish from the oven, and immediately pour the syrup over the baklava to fully saturate. Give the cookies a little time to soak up the syrup, then continue pouring the remaining syrup until the cookies are fully saturated but not drowning.
7. Cool completely before serving. Serve the cookies, each wrapped in a cupcake wrapper, or stacked in a pyramid.
Note: Adapted from a recipe provided by Scott Cronick.
GINGERBREAD HEART HOUSES
About 1 hour, plus chilling time. Makes about 3 dozen cookies, depending on size.
{ cup (1 stick) butter, softened
{ cup sugar
{ cup light molasses
1 egg
3 \ cups (14.6 ounces) unsifted flour
{ teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
{ teaspoon ground cloves
{ teaspoon baking powder
\ teaspoon salt
Royal icing, for decorating
Sprinkles, for decorating
1. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or in a large bowl using a hand mixer, beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 3 to 5 minutes. Beat in the molasses until combined, then the egg until fully incorporated.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking powder and salt. Slowly beat the dry ingredients into the butter mixture until fully combined. Wrap the dough tightly in waxed paper or plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm and chilled, at least 30 minutes (the dough can be made up to 3 days in advance and refrigerated until needed).
3. Heat the oven to 350 degrees. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough to a thickness of [ inch. Cut out using desired cookie cutters. Place the cookies on an ungreased baking sheet, spacing at least 1 inch apart.
4. Bake the cookies until they are firm and the edges begin to darken, 10 to 15 minutes (timing will vary depending on size).
5. Cool completely, then decorate as desired.
Note: Adapted from a recipe provided by Katie Rodgers. To make royal icing, beat 1 egg white (or 1 tablespoon pasteurized dried egg whites or meringue powder) with a pinch of cream of tartar and 1/3 pound sifted powdered sugar until combined and smooth, thinning as desired with warm water.
FRENCH TWISTS
About 1 hour, plus chilling time. Makes about 2 { dozen cookies.
2 { cups (11.25 ounces) all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
\ teaspoon salt
{ cup (1 stick) cold butter, cut into cubes
1 egg
{ cup milk
About 1 \ cups apple or raspberry jelly
1 { cups shredded coconut
} cup chopped walnuts
\ cup sugar mixed with 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Powdered sugar
1. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in the butter using a pastry cutter or fork until it is reduced to the size of small peas.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg and milk.
3. Make a well in the middle of the dry mixture and add the milk and egg, using a spatula to gently mix the ingredients until they come together to form a dough.
4. Use your hands to shape the dough into a rectangle approximately 8-inches long and 4-inches wide and {-inch thick. Wrap the dough tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate until well-chilled, at least 2 hours.
5. Heat the oven to 350 degrees, and line 2 to 3 baking sheets with parchment paper.
6. Remove the chilled dough to a floured surface and roll to a thickness of approximately [-inch, maintaining the rectangular shape.
7. Spread a thin layer of jam over the entire rectangle. On the lower half, sprinkle over the coconut, nuts, and cinnamon sugar. Fold the top half of the dough over the bottom half to completely cover the filling. Lightly press the halves together.
8. Using a sharp knife, carefully cut the rectangle crosswise into {-inch thick strips. Carefully twist each strip to form a spiral. Place the spirals on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about an inch apart.
9. Bake the cookies until they are set and golden, about 12 minutes. Remove the cookies from the sheet to fresh parchment paper while they are still hot, as the jam will become very sticky as it cools. Once the cookies are cooled, sprinkle the cookies with powdered sugar.
Note: Adapted from a recipe provided by Dan Guerrera.
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Man fishing without license flees officer in Lake Erie
Here are some field reports from ODNR Division of Wildlife Officers
Northeast Ohio
State Wildlife Officer Aaron Brown, assigned to Wayne County, State Wildlife Officer Brennan Earick, assigned to Ashland County, and State Wildlife Officer Supervisor Eric Bear were observing a group of duck hunters during the waterfowl season. Two individuals in a jon boat were seen shooting at many ducks and missing most of them. The hunters eventually came to shore and were contacted by the officers. While officers Bear and Earick were speaking with the men and checking licenses and stamps, Officer Brown noticed some boxes of shells in the hull of the boat. Several of the boxes were lead shot, which is a violation of state and federal law. Furthermore, numerous spent rounds of lead and non-toxic shotgun hulls were found in the boat. A total of 38 unspent rounds of lead ammunition were found in boxes, in the hunters’ coats, or in their hunting bags. The men were charged with possession and use of toxic shot to hunt waterfowl and were ordered to appear in court. The men were convicted and ordered to pay a total of $526 in fines and court costs.
While on patrol on the opening day of deer gun season, State Wildlife Officer Jason Warren, assigned to Ashtabula County, and State Wildlife Officer Supervisor Dave Shinko stopped at the confluence of Wheeler Creek and Lake Erie. While Officer Warren returned several phone calls, Officer Shinko contacted two individuals who were fishing in the nearby creek. One of the men stated that he had forgotten his fishing license. Officer Warren confirmed that the subject had a valid fishing license but learned that the man had a warrant for his arrest. Before the officers could arrest him, the man proceeded to flee, running down the sandy shore of Lake Erie. Officer Warren pursued the man, running alongside him on the grassy bank while the suspect continued to ignore commands to stop. The man eventually collapsed after 100 yards. He was arrested, charged with deterring a wildlife officer, and transferred into the custody of the Ashtabula County Sherriff’s Office. The suspect was found guilty in Ashtabula Western County Court, fined $595 and served 120 days in jail.
Central Ohio
During the statewide deer archery season, the Turn In a Poacher (TIP) hotline received a call about several subjects hunting in a City of Columbus park. The caller stated that he saw several individuals with bows go into the park. Dispatchers contacted State Wildlife Officer Brad Kiger, assigned to Franklin County. Officer Kiger arrived on site and witnessed two hunters exit the park, one with a crossbow and the second with a compound bow. Officer Kiger contacted the hunters, who stated that they were using a phone app which said they could hunt at that location. Officer Kiger looked at the app, but the app only showed that Franklin County was a four-deer county. Officer Kiger quickly pointed out that everywhere you click on in Franklin County showed the same response. Officer Kiger also pointed out that the property they were on was a city park and no hunting was allowed. Technology can be a good thing, but you have to know what you’re looking at. Both hunters received a citation and were ordered to pay $188 in fines and court costs.
In August, State Wildlife Officer Michael Budd, assigned to Knox County, was contacted by a landowner who found a truck parked on his property. The landowner had recently listened to the radio show Officer Budd speaks on once a month. During a past show, Officer Budd had talked about watching for vehicles parked where they shouldn’t be during this time of year. The caller believed the owner of the truck was ginseng hunting on his property without permission. Ginseng season does not begin until September 1. After further investigation, two men were located on the property illegally harvesting ginseng. The ginseng they had harvested was collected as evidence and both individuals were arrested and taken to jail. Both were charged with hunting ginseng without permission and harvesting ginseng out of season. Each individual received a $500 fine and 180 days in jail with 150 days suspended, providing they do not violate their probation for a period of two years. The ginseng was weighed and the individuals were ordered to pay restitution for the value of the ginseng.
Northwest Ohio
During teal season, hunting is legal from sunrise to sunset. Due to early shooting issues in recent years, State Wildlife Officer Matt Leibengood, assigned to Sandusky County, invited two state wildlife investigators to assist him at Pickerel Creek Wildlife Area on opening day 2017. That morning, an early shooting complaint was received, and the officers pinpointed the source. Three hunters were contacted and interviewed. The investigation resulted in three charges of hunting teal before legal shooting time and one charge of taking a non-game bird.
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