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Written by Cynthia L. Jacoby
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Monday, 08 March 2010 12:43 |
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The Genoa village solicitor has resigned after more than two decades of service.
Attorney Cindy Smith said she handed in her resignation March 2 to Mayor Mark Williams. She gave the village a month’s notice before leaving.
In the job she held since 1988, Smith has offered legal advice, attended council meetings, and served as a member of the Village Records Commission, according to the Genoa village Web site.
Last year, she earned $20,384 for the position, according to fiscal officer Charles Brinkman. The first $500 covered her retainer and the remainder went toward an hourly rate and mileage, he explained.
“She has said her workload has increased,” Williams said, noting the solicitor’s chief reason for leaving. “… She has said it is just too much.”
Her decision comes amid a time of turmoil for the village. The past year and half has been laden with a number of problems. Just a few examples include a harassment suit filed by a bar owner against the village police department, other complaints regarding the police chief’s ticketing practices, an employee uprising over changes in the staff handbook, as well as four challengers ousting incumbents in the November 2009 council elections. Once of those challengers was Eric Hise, the bar owner who had sued the village.
In a telephone interview, Smith confirmed she is only leaving because of the workload.
“This has been evolving for me for some time now,” she said.
Two years ago, she closed her private practice. However, besides handling Genoa village business, she works as an assistant prosecutor three days a week at a Perrysburg office.
Regarding her personal life, she pointed out her children are teenagers now and more active in school and extra curricular programs. The village’s night meeting schedule conflicts with a lot of their events, she said.
“That’s really the real purpose of why I am doing it. Most working moms can appreciate that,” Smith said.
Resigning as solicitor also will allow her to free up time for her own interests.
“I do a tremendous amount of volunteer work and now I can devote even more time to it,” Smith said.
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Written by Larry Limpf
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Friday, 19 February 2010 12:28 |
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The State Fire Marshal has ruled a fire at the Stony Ridge Inn, Latcha Road, was caused by arson and is asking for more information about the blaze from the public.
Investigators were able to rule out all accidental causes for the fire, which was reported about 5:47 a.m. on Feb. 17, and found significant evidence the fire was intentionally set. The fire marshal’s office said “specific information” about the fire was also gathered during interviews over the two days following the fire.
Now, investigators are asking for other witnesses to come forward and a Blue Ribbon Arson Award notice has been posted at the property. A $5,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the identification of those responsible.
No one was seriously injured in the fire, which caused heavy damage to the restaurant and bar of the inn. The nearby hotel wasn’t affected.
“Working together, investigators from all of the involved agencies have been able to put together a clear picture of what occurred Wednesday morning at the Stony Ridge Inn,” said Tim Spradlin, Chief of the State Fire Marshal’s Fire and Explosion Investigation Bureau. “We believe, though, someone still has more information about the case and we hope they will come forward.”
The bureau contact number is 1-800-589-2728.
Lake Township Police Chief Mark Hummer said the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation are also involved in the investigation.
Seven area fire departments responded to the blaze.
Chief Hummer said the kitchen area of the restaurant was fully engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived. |
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Written by Tammy Walro
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Tuesday, 16 February 2010 08:21 |
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The 6th Annual Cheer for a Cure Competition will be held at Genoa Area High School Feb. 20. Doors will open at 7 a.m.
This competition is held annually in memory of Genoa Cheerleading coach Stella Bertz who succumbed to cancer in February 2003.
The day’s events will include cheer squads from local schools and colleges, as well as various elite teams competing against each other for the title.
There will also be two 50/50 cash drawings, raffle prizing drawings and a Team Challenge Award. Cheer apparel, American Cancer Society ribbons and a variety of concessions will be available for purchase.
Proceeds raised from the competition will be distributed to three noteworthy causes. Fifteen percent will go to the American Cancer Society. A portion will be given the Genoa cheerleaders for the purchase of new equipment. The remaining funds will be contributed to the Stella Bertz Memorial Scholarship fund.
The Genoa School district itself has raised $12,272.48 so far for this event. The 2010 goal is $25,000.
Admission is $5. For more information, visit www.cheerforacure.com.
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