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Star For Your Information Thursday, August 12, The Marion City worker treated after finding needle Precautionary testing for AIDS and HIV was done Wednesday for Marion city sanitation employee accidentally pricked by a needle while picking up trash along Girard Avenue, Marion Safety-Service Director Tracey Mercer said. Brian Johnson, 670 Woodrow was taken to Smith Clinic. Mercer said Johnson had a Hepatitis Series of shots required to head off contracting the virus. Mercer said the needle was used for insulin injections. She said the owner of the trash was advised of the proper way to dispose of the needles in the future, which includes placing them in a jar and taping 1 the lids shut.

RVHS orientation set River Valley High School will have orientation for new ninth grade students and their parents at 1 and 7 p.m. Tuesday at the high school. The orientation will include topics on school procedures and regulations, proficiency testing, preparation and study skill techniques. Students will be given locker assignments and a tour of the building. Board By LAURA ARTHUR Staff Writer Marion City Schools Board of Education violated the Ohio Constitution last year when it voted to pay members $80 per board meeting for an unlimited number of meetings, Auditor of State Thomas E.

Ferguson said. Ferguson's audit, which covers the 1992 school year, reports the board's action of Jan. 13, 1992, to lift the capon the number of meetings board members can get paid for "constitutes an in-term increase in compensation in violation Ferguson finds Along with the two financial orders state Auditor Thomas E. Ferguson handed down this month against Marion City Schools, he issued a number of non-compliance citations for violating portions of the Ohio Revised Code and Ohio Administrative Code. First, Ferguson said the district failed to present delinquent tax statements on two of four contracts tested.

ORC requires these statements to be completed by all successful contract bidders. Man serious after falling from a cliff MOUNT GILEAD- -The condition of a Crestline man who fell 26 feet from a cliff while at a party near Iberia has improved, according to a spokesperson at Grant Medical Center in Columbus. John Page, 41, was in serious condition this morning in the intensive care unit after having been reported in critical condition two days ago. Page apparently walked off the edge of the cliff not knowing it was there at about 3:53 a.m. Sunday, Morrow County sheriff's Deputy Dale Beam said.

Beams said interviews with witnesses indicate Page had not been invited to the party at 3964 Ohio 309, arrived late after guests had been warned "five or six times" to stay away from the cliff edge, and "just walked over the edge." Apparently, the guy came late, his girlfriend told him to stay away from the cliff, but he walked right off," Beam said. Beam said the cliff edge was in a blo owt Obituaries Mary E. Crase Galion Mary E. Crase, 81, 900 S. Market died early Wednesday at Galion Community Hospital following a brief illness.

She was born Sept. 30, 1911, in Jeff, a daughter of William and Barbara (Stradel) Lewallen. Mrs. Crase is survived by five sons, Raymond, Jack and Frank Crase, Galion, Harold Crase, West Plains, and Carl Crase, Heath; three daughters, Mrs. Robert (Mary Lou) Hershner, Marblehead, Mrs.

Edwin (Betty) Stall, Galion, and Mrs. David (Phyllis) McKinney, Michigan; four sisters, Margaret Mills, Couch, Jettie Hackworth and Dorothy Grooms, Thayer, and Anise Lewallen, Forsythe, two brothers, Elmer Lewallen, Springfield, and Edward Lewallen, Phoenix, 24 grandchildren; and 32 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sisters, three brothers and two grandsons. The service will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Richardson-Davis Funeral Home with the Rev.

Richard T. McIntish officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday.

Funerals Courtney E. Creviston- -graveside service 11 a.m. Saturday, Marion Cemetery, the Rev. Perry Mattern officiating, military rites by United Veterans Council and chaplain Larry Rosen, local arrangements by Denzer-FarisonHottinger Funeral Home, contributions to Creviston Scholarship Fund, Texas University, Fiscal office, P.O. Box 1675, Galveston, 77554- 1675.

Dorothea Boyer -11 a.m. Friday, Gehm-Ballinger-Peppard Funeral Home, Prospect, Radnor Cemetery, calling hours 2-4 and 7-9 today at the funeral home, contributions to American Heart Association. Wallace Brady 11 a.m. Friday, Timson-Allen-Melroy Funeral Home, The Meadows Retirement Community Secure Convenient Fun Food! 389-2311 5 August 12, 1993 Page 5 members of Article II, Section 20, of the Ohio Constitution." The previous year, the board had voted to pay board members $80 per meeting not to exceed 18 meetings, or $1,440 per board member maximum. Ferguson ordered the 1992 board members to pay back the school district.

He returned findings for recovery against board members: Robert Gherman for $880; Kay Snyderfor $880; Ted McKinniss for $800; James Stroupe for $880; and Nancy Willauer for $640. The audit report shows all the board members repaid the money. city schools In 46 of 129 instances, Ferguson said the district treasurer's certification wasn't secured in a timely manner. "Such contracts and orders were paid rather than declaring them null and void," wrote Ferguson in his audit report. He added, "In several instances, the treasurer's certification was not found on obligations at year end which resulted in unrecorded liabilities.

Purchase orders were back dated to the prior year when liabilities were discovered rather than declaring these contracts and orders null and void." Thirdly, Ferguson said some expenditures were made directly by an adviser of an industrial arts fund, instead of through the district treasurer. This is prohibited by Ohio law. Ferguson reported cooks at Harding High School and Baker Middle School both threw away documents for lunchroom review without proper approval. And, he found homeroom teachers at Harding discarded documents for the class of 1995 candy sale without proper approval. In the final citation regarding Ohio -Daily Record City police -IN REPORTED Todd G.

Leadbetter, 465 Mound reported Wednesday his vehicle was broken into, and speakers and a stereo worth $100 were removed. THEFTS REPORTED Chuck A. Jones, 481 Blaine reported Wednesday his unlocked vehicle was entered and items taken included a credit cards and checks. 10 Laura Williams, 549 Universal reported Wednesday a tire valued at $75 was taken off her truck. CHARGED Michael J.

Legg, 20, 6605 MarionAgosta Road, was charged Thursday with assault. Lisa M. Gizzi, 26, North Port, was charged today with DUI. He was stopped along South High Street. Robert A.

Tackett, 30, 647 N. State was charged today with driving under suspension. WARRANT SERVED Earnest L. Krause, 37, Toledo, was served a warrant today for charges of robbery and felonious assault, originating from Lucas County. GARAGE ENTERED Kevin C.

Redmon, 334 Nye reported Wednesday his garage was broken into and tools valued at $280 were removed. MENACING CLAIMED A driver making a delivery at West Center Street location where one of the INDRESCO picket lines has been erected this week filed a menacing complaint, according to the Marion City Police Department. Ron J. Finney, Columbus, a driver for the Columbus-based trucking firm, DHL, reported that initially he was able to slip through one the striking union's picket Wednesday morning without too much trouble. However, upon exiting he was confronted by a striker.

Finney said one of the strikers told him that the next time he comes here, he would get a brick through his windshield. Morrow sheriff WARRANT SERVED Deputies Wednesday served a warrant for failure to appear to Robert W. Short, 24, Cardington. FOOD STOLEN Deputies today received a report of the theft of food, valued at $76, from a Schwann's Ice Cream Co. truck at the business in Galion.

pay back McKinniss said the auditor's finding was fair. He said board members felt the language of Ohio law concerning the pay scale is vague, and resulted in the error. "The statute on compensation for board members is quite confusing in terms of the dates the action of the board takes affect," McKinniss said. "Changing the number of meetings that you can be compensated for constitutes a change in the (Ohio) Constitution, even though we've never changed the amount we can get per meeting. We just left it In that given year, we for lunchroom convenience purchases made by district personnel.

And, the treasurer didn't issue a receipt for some interest revenue in February 1992. City schools district Treasurer Jeri Wires responded in writing to Ferguson's audit report. "In order to resolve the problem of our buildings not complying with correct verification procedure, I will implement a policy requiring building principals to send a copy of all verified applications to the food service office. This will enable us to be sure every building is complying with procedure. "In regard to an application not being approved properly, I will stress once again with all principals how important violated Revised Code, Ferguson said advisers didn't always deposit industrial arts money to the secretary within 24 hours, as required.

For example, he said, a payroll interest check dated June 30, 1992, wasn't deposited until July 22, 1992. Ferguson issued one citation against the city schools for failing to comply with Ohio Administrative Code. He said the treasurer didn't issue receipts for lunchroom convenience purchases Traffic count We've gone five days without a fatal accident in Marion County. Fire calls CITY (Wednesday) 3:12 p.m. to a vehicle fire at 279 E.

Farming St. where a cleaning agent, left unattended, ignited on the car's engine. Owner William Bowen extinguished the fire, which did an estimated $200 damage. 3:47 p.m. to Cottage Greenhouse, 383 Brentwood, where a large pile of mulch had ignited.

No loss was sustained, fire was out on arrival. Squad runs TOWNSHIP (Wednesday) 11 a.m. to 1300 Marion-Agosta Rd. where Yvonne Brady was ill. She was taken to Marion General Hospital, treated and released.

12:58 p.m. to 1300 Marion-Agosta Rd. where Wanda Harris was ill. She was taken to MGH, treated and released. CITY (Wednesday) 10:02 a.m.

to 400 Delaware Ave. where John Brugger was ill. He was taken to MedCenter Hospital, treated and released. 10:29 a.m. to 242 W.

Center St. where Ruth Gates was ill. She was taken to MGH, treated and released. 11:08 a.m. to 315 Leader St.

where Kim Simpkins was ill. She was taken to MGH, treated and released. 11:40 a.m. to 492 Biscayne Ave. where Wilma Jones was ill.

She was taken to MGH, treated and released. 12:31 p.m. to 346 Farming St. where Mildred Snyder was ill. She was taken to MedCenter, treated and released.

1:22 p.m. to 196 Dix Ave. where Carey Rhoades was ill. She was taken to MedCenter, treated and released. 1:45 p.m.

to a motor vehicle accident at Greenwood Street and Church Street where Kimberly Cottrel was injured. She was taken to MedCenter, treated and released. 7:54 p.m. to 1041 Bellefontaine Ave. where Richard Speakman was ill.

He was left at the scene. 8:43 p.m. to 533 Mary St. where Tyrone Mallory was injured. He was taken to MGH, treated and released.

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In a second finding against the city school district, Ferguson's audit shows interest earned on a certificate of deposit totaling $1,104 never was receipted into district records. Ferguson ordered district Treasurer Jeri Wires to re-pay the amount. Shedid on did June 30. She was unavailable comment. rules is to approve all applications accurately using the income scale provided the state.

I will also encourage them contact me if they are undecided on any particular application," Wires wrote. She said the board will review reconciliations on a monthly basis. From Page 1 with the inmate. "She was adamant that she doesn't want a certain class of person out there," Wood said. "We don't arbitrarily send just anybody out, they are closely scrutinized." "People who have been out and who have not had problems have been pulled back because of their past records," Wood added.

With the program benefits multi-faceted, including job training, Myers made it clear those who work on HAND projects are not on holiday when they leave the prison. "We have very strict rules on job site taken to MGH, treated and released. nanas 3lbs. $.89, Messengers, 1148 South Prospect Street. 11:02 p.m.

to a motor vehicle accident at W. Center St. and Davids St. where John Deem was injured. He was taken to MGH, and later transferred to Riverside Methodist Hospital.

11:30 p.m. to 934 Paula Drive where Lakesh Burnside was ill. She was taken to MGH, treated and released. (Wednesday) 2:51 a.m. to 400 Delaware Ave.

where Doris Augenstein needed assistance. She was left at the scene. 4:53 a.m. to 431 Ballentine Ave. where Traci Cole was ill.

She was left at the scene. 5:38 a.m. to 400 Delaware Ave. where Raymond Seas needed assistance. he was left at the scene.

Hospitals ADMITTED WEDNESDAY (MedCenter) Irene (Elva) Gill, Mount Gilead; Judith Thompson, Centerburg. (Marion General) Phebee Alexander, Richwood; Clarence Brunton, Lucille Deeter, Gale Leget, Ferne Morrison, Marion; Willis Foreman, Upper Sandusky; Sonya Jarrell, Nevada; Jill Ralph, Morral; Lisa Walters, Mount Gilead; Tina Westbrook, Fredericktown. DISMISSED WEDNESDAY (MedCenter) Elma R. Hinton, Robert Stewart, Harold L. Williams.

-Around About ALL READY PICKED BLACK BERRIES. Crum Strawberry Farm, 3314 -Edison Road. 389-2161. ALL-U-CAN EAT WALLEYE $5.95 Thursday at THE LEADER GRILL. Friday: Walleye-Seconds Free.

383- 9823 BACK FORTY TAVERN Saturday Night Band "Velvet Rush" FURNITURE SALE WITH SOME ANTIQUES And Porch Furniture. 855 Laura Drive. Saturday, August 14th, 10-2 GOLDEN FRIED SCALLOP Dinner $6.95 this Friday and Saturday at The Isaly Shoppe. GRAND OPENING OF ALL NEW HOLLOW INN August 13, 14, 15. Live music Friday-Sunday "Flat Broke" with Matt Grant.

State Route 53, McCutchenville, OH. 419-981-5902. RED HAVEN PEACHES for canning and freezing, Indiana cantaloupe, ba- Parks receive restroom bids Lincoln Park will get a new $37,331 restroomif an architecturial firm and City Council approve two low bids submitted Tuesday. The price was less than the $45,000 that had been estimated for the project, said Parks Superintendent Larry Bigford. Some $22,000 will come from a federally funded Community Development Block Grant and 17,331 from Baseball for Youth.

Once built, it will culminate a four-year park restroom reconstruction project at Garfield, Kennedy, McKinley and Lincoln, said Bigford. Baldauf Construction had a low bid of $26,881 as general and electrical contractor while Don Taylor Renovations bid $10,450 forplumbing. Burris Behne Architects, must review the bids before they are sent to lawmakers. The Parks Commission voted 2- 0 to accept the bids Tuesday. procedures," Myers said.

"This is hard labor for the offenders who are trying to make a contribution to society, instead of sitting behind the walls doing nothing." In response to complaints that inmates might be bringing contraband back to the prison, Myers said inmate shake downs are done at MCI. Wood said urine testing and strip searches are done on consistently to weed out violators in various programs. "We've made a great deal of progress with the program to safeguard the community," he said. "The HAND program is far more secure now than it has ever been." dark, tree-lined area, which had been blocked off with vehicles in an attempt to prevent such an accident. Page apparently fell head-first onto the slate bottom of a shallow creek bed, Beam said.

His girlfriend yelled at him three times as he walked toward the cliff edge, but he kept walking, Beam said. Other people among the about 20 present also shouted warnings, he said. He said he did not know if Page did not hear the warnings, if he ignored them or why else he continued toward the cliff. Page was carried by Morrow County emergency squad personnel with the assistance of other rescuers to a place where the cliff was lower, and he was lifted by hand to the top of the cliff, Beam said. Other emergency personnel at the scene included Galion EMS and Iberia firefighters.

Page was transported by LifeFlight to Grant Medical Center. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, Galion. Charles C. Treisch GALION -Charles C. Treisch, 69, 946 Highland died Wednesday evening at his home following a twoyear illness.

The Galion native was born Sept. 21, 1923, a son of the late Joseph and Sophia (Seith) Treisch. On June 10, 1943, he married the former June M. Monat, and she survives. Mr.

Treisch also is survived by two sons, Charles C. Treisch, Mount Gilead, and Ronald F. Treisch, Galion; two daughters, Mrs. Tim (Pamela) Allen, Shawnee, and Mrs. Steven (Linda) McElhatten, Galion; two brothers, John J.P.Treisch and Ralph Treisch, Galion; eight grandchildren; and a great-grandson.

Four sisters and two brothers are deceased. The service will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Richardson-Davis Funeral Home with Jack Spratt officiating. Burial will follow in Blooming Grove Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home 2- 4 and 7-9 p.m.

Friday. Memorial contributions may be made to Galion Church of Christ, or Crawford County Hospice, P.O. Box 351, Bucyrus, Ohio 44820. Caledonia Cemetery, calling hours 6-9 tonight at the funeral home. W.

Harold Phinney 11 a.m. Friday, Berlin Presbyterian Church, Lewis Center, Africa Cemetery, calling hours Rutherford-Corbin Fuenral Home, 515 High Worthington, 2-4 and 7-9 today, contributions Berlin Presbyterian Church or Worthington Christian Village. James "Walt" Richardson 1 p.m. Friday, Boyd Funeral Home, military gravesite rites by United Veterans Council, Chapel Heights Memory Gardens, calling hours at the funeral home 2-4 and 7-9 today, contributions to Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association. Gallery Three Woe Atte 8 MILES NORTH OF UPPER SANDUSKY ON ST.

RT. 53 ANTIQUES FINE ART HOURS OF OPERATION SATURDAY 10-6 SUNDAY NOON-6 (Marion General) Tina Alm, Barbara Baum, Glenwood Bowen, Edwin Fetter, Betty Horne, Ruth Hylton, Franklin Jordan, Donna Newell, Ferne Roller, baby boy Vale. MORROW COUNTY (Wednesday) ADMITTED: Jennifer Marquette, Cardington. DISMISSED: Norma Hildebrand. Dog Pound The dog pound picked up the following strays Wednesday: Female, black and white, shorthair mix, found at 223 Libby Lane.

Female, tri-color, short-hair beagle, found at 1015 Main St. Female, black, short-hair Labrador puppy, found at 649 Mt. Vernon Ave. Female, white and tan, long-hair Lhasa Apso, found at 948 Herr Road. Dogs with tags will be held 14 days.

Dogs without tags will be held three to seven days. Births MARION GENERAL (Wednesday) Francis and Lisa Walters, Mount Gilead, a daughter. Larry and Tina Westbrook, Fredericktown, a son. Marion: HURRY DEADLINE AUGUST 16TH. The deadline for the pre-publication price $28.50 for the Pictorial History Marion County has been extended to August 16th.

Call 387-0400 to order. RED HAVEN PEACHES FOR CANNING and freezing, apricots, tomatoes, sweet corn, Lawrence Orchards 389- 3019. SCHOOL TUTORING ANY SUBJECT certified teacher. Reserve time now. 382-8930.

SCHOOL WIDE YARD SALE: Saturday, 9am-3pm Marion Catholic High School, 1001 Mt. Vernon Avenue. THE PROSPECT DEMOCRAT PRECINCT COMMITTEE members are calling a Caucus for Thursday, August 12, At Hocking Valley Train Station, 300 North East Street, Prospect. All registered voters interested in seeking public office and wanting change are invited to attend. The filing dead line is Thursday, August 19, Refreshments will be served.

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