Kindergarten registration for next school year at Milton-Union Elementary will be held March 20-22 at the elementary office. It is important for all potential kindergarteners to be registered at this time, even if the parent is not sure they will attend, or all requested documentation is not available.

A screening appointment will be made during this time for each child.

Children must be five years old on or before July 31, 2012, to register. Registration hours are 9:30-3:00 on Wednesday. Extended hours will be 9:30 am -7:00 pm on Tuesday and Thursday.

Report to the Elementary School office (located at the corner of Wright Road and Spring Street), with as much of the following documentation as possible: the child’s county birth-certificate, social security number, a certified copy of any existing custody papers, and parents’ proof of residency. Children need not be present for registration but are welcome.

Please call the school at 884-7920 to discuss any problems with times or requirements for registration.

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On Friday Feb. 24, 7pm, at Brukner Nature Center, local filmmaker and 1988 Milton Union graduate, Tom Mayor, will present his most recent documentary film, Call of the Scenic River: An Ohio Journey. Cost will be $6 at the event with proceeds benefitting Brukner. This feature length documentary is the culmination of three years of research, shooting and editing. After high school, Mayor attended Wright State University’s Motion Picture Program. His works have been in the Sundance Film Festival and broadcast internationally. For clips and additional information visit the film’s website at www.callofthescenicriver.com. The DVD of the film will also be carried by Brukner’s gift shop and Curry’s Video in West Milton.

Tom Mayor, Writer & Producer, at the Stillwater Scenic River

Mike King, Videographer, on the Kokosing Scenic River

Adam White, Videographer, in the Cuyahoga River

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Back After Many Years: 

Free Donkey Ride Before the Game at 7:00 p.m. Watch the Seniors play against the Juniors, the High School Teachers play the Alumni and the Elementary Teachers play against the Middle School Staff.

When: Friday, February 24, 2012 @ 7:30 p.m.

Where: Milton-Union High School Gym

Advance Tickets: $6.00

Tickets at the Door: $8.00; Children 6 & under Free with a paying adult

Sponsored by the Milton-Union Education Association. Proceeds go to Scholarships.

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Bulldog wrestlers place two at sectionals and a third as an alternate which will advance them to Districts.
Division II districts are held In Marion on 2-24 and 2-25 placers are as follows, Canaan Berry 4th,Josh Booher 2nd and Sam Hemmerick as an alternate.

Congratulations!!!!

Ginny Rammel, program host, invited one of the high school teachers, Mrs. Amy Todd, to provide the program at the February 13 West Milton Rotary Club meeting. Amy, in her fifteenth year as an Intervention Specialist, gave a presentation on the M.A.P. (Milton Alternative Program) identified as such because she meets with each student individually to map out where they are going (post secondary education, military, workforce) and then shows them the exact path to get there. Graduation is not the final destination, just a step in the process. The overall purposes for this first year unique program are as follows: credit recovery, a means of getting
through the required work quicker due to online courses that students can go at their own rate, an alternative program for those students who have social and emotional issues that are not comfortable interacting with the other students in high school, a program for those students who inevitably would have discipline or attendance problems that would prevent success in the normal classrooms. There are 24 students currently in the program, including one 8th grader, two freshmen, nine sophomores, eight juniors, and four seniors. The program has helped the students shange how they think about themselves and give them hope for future success. One student has already graduated. The District Governor Elect, Peter Weiglin and the District Governor Nominee, Mac Hickman, were also in attendance.

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By MICHAEL SHANNON

Record Herald Writer

Courtesy of the Weekly Record

WEST MILTON- Municipal workers received a pay increase and the police force got a new officer at Tuesday’s West Milton council meeting.

The council swore in Todd Daley as a new police officer. He is a native of West Milton. Daley graduated from Milton-Union High School and completed police officer training from Sinclair Community College. He is also continuing his education, pursuing his bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. His family, wife Heather, and her family came out to support him, and watch him take the first step in his career.

Daley will not be able to enjoy the municipal pay increase, though, as it does not include police officers who have served less than six years. All other municpal employees receieved a 3.5 percent raise. This was approved to be retroactive to the first of the year. The last pay increase given was in 2009 for the 2010 fiscal year.

The police department will also be getting a new cruiser. Council approved the purchase of a 2011 Dodge Charger with police package.

“I want to thank the Chief and negotiating officer; he was able to negotiate us a good price,” Municipal Manager Matt Kline said.

Chief of Police Garry Kimpel and Kline also want to work on retention of the police force. They are not looking to train officers for three years, and have them move on. Sighting Daley as an example, Kline stated he would like him to stay with the West Milton department – maybe one day be promoted to sergeant or even chief.

The municipality is also seeing changes, both to their building and website. Three companies have been interviewed for designing a new website. Two of the three are based in West Milton, and two of the three have already submitted bids. A new city logo has been designed, and is planned to be on the website.

Kline discussed possibly painting the new logo on the council chamber wall, as well. The municipal building will be getting new carpet, according to a resolution approved by council. The building has not been renovated or updated in more than 20 years.

“It’s dull, boring, uninviting and needs to be re-invigorated, re-energized and focused on the future,” Kline said, “It needs to be professional, inviting, and a place to do business.”

The funds for this are not to exceed $5,000, and were included in the 2012 budget. Home Gallery Flooring LLC of West Milton is scheduled for the work and will install it on Feb. 25 and 26.

“Not too many people knew we had a carpet company in West Milton,” said Kline. “If we can do business in town, that’s what we are wanting to do.”

Another amendment approval was for the cost of publishing the city ordinance’s. A book of codified ordianances is a standard reference in municipal offices.

“The code organizes all pertinent ordinances and state laws in an easy to use format which allows us to administer those rules in which we all live under,” Kline said.

Although ordinances and state laws change on a periodical basis, West Milton’s book has not been published or updated in seven years. The original proposal called for $15,000 for the publishing cost, which Kline made based on the last publication of the ordinances, in 2005, which was just over $14,000. After discussing with Publishing House, Kline and the publishing staff are working on coming up with a better figure.

“I am guessing $25,000. I’m guessing,” Kline said.

The Council approved the cost amendment to the proposal.

“I’m all for it,” said council member Susan Willis.

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On Wednesday, January 18th, Milton Union Elementary PTO was pleased to present a check for $10,000 to Dr. Virginia Rammel, Superintendent. This check will go towards sponsoring the MU Alumni Picture Project at Milton Union’s new school building. The memory wall will contain senior composite photos along with some candid shots from the present back to the 1920′s. The memory wall will be displayed in the new athletic hallway.

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Our week four trivia question is a who’s who in West Milton history. Match the person(s) with the accomplishments for which they are known for. There may be more than one answer for some of the achievements. You can always find answers you are looking for at the Milton-Union Public Library. Answers can be located in a local history book sold at Patterson’s Flowers too.

Match the following famous West Milton residents with their notable accomplishment(s):

1. Airplane development

2. Football

3. Automobile

4. Inventor

5. Long distance runner

6. Author

7. Hall of Fame Collegiate football coach

8. Ohio State Superintendent of Education

9. Famous “New Orleans” artist

10. Manufacturer

a. William and Mary Grilliot

b. Sarah Furnas Wells

c. Howard Coffin

d. Charles Furnace

e. Wesley Mast

f. Mike Kelly

g. Alberta Kinsey

h. Carl Brumbaugh

i. Ron Peele

j. Clyde Hissong

k. Chuck Green

l. Bob Schul

Young artists are beginning to fill our Children’s area with the February “library” coloring page. In March we will have a new picture for kids ages 3-12 to color.

The library is located at 560 S. Main Street, West Milton and is open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For moreinformation, please visit the library, call 698-5515 or go to www.mupubliclibrary.org.

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You are invited to attend the Milton-Union Education Foundation’s 17th annual “Pot-of-Gold” Fundraiser

Breakfast on March 16, 2012, at 7:15 a.m. at the Milton-Union Senior Citizens Center, 435 W. Hamilton Street,
West Milton, OH.

Do you like to reminisce about the “good ole days”? You will have an opportunity to learn about “Milton
Memories”, an ongoing project, which is coordinated by Barbara Tinnerman-Cecil and Susie Spitler. Memories
of villages, schools, and organizations in Union Township are being preserved with oral history tapings. These
tapings showcase residents of West Milton, Laura, Ludlow Falls, Potsdam, Garland, Pattytown, Kessler and
Frederick, as well as Milton-Union Schools’ alumni, as they relay humorous stories and interesting facts about
growing up in their respective communities. Milton-Union Schools graduates Bob Johnston and Mark Hamler
will be featured speakers at the breakfast.

The Milton-Union Education Foundation is a non-profit, tax exempt endowment fund with a mission to
provide funds/grants to faculty, students and employees for the creation of, or participation in, enrichment
programs in the Milton-Union School District that are not normally funded by the school district. The
foundation is funded through tax deductible contributions from individuals, families, and businesses who
wish to support the foundation’s activities. In recent years, these funds have provided grants to teachers in
the elementary, middle and high school for programs, supplies and materials that have benefited hundreds
of students in each school. The Milton-Union Education foundation endowment account is managed by The
Dayton Foundation.

A delicious breakfast, catered by The Brick House Café, will be followed by entertainment featuring “Center
Stage”, the Milton-Union High School Show Choir.

This year’s grant recipients will be recognized and include the following staff members: Katrina Yungmann
and Brett Barnes (Milton-Union Middle School – $500); Carol Bellas (Milton-Union Elementary School -
$364); Barb Peck (Milton-Union Middle School – $750); Charlotte Kramer (Milton-Union Elementary School
- $637.50); Karen Yount (Milton-Union Elementary School – $300); Lara Limbert (Milton-Union Elementary
School – $538); Jaimee Garbig and Megan Rethman (Milton-Union Middle School – $238); Kellie Mahaney
(Milton-Union Middle/High Schools – $800); Lynne Busse (Milton-Union Elementary School – $570.35); Linnette
Vagedes (Community Picture Project – $6,000); Kelly Strick and Heather Galentine (Milton-Union Middle
School – $750).

A $25 donation is asked to attend the breakfast and you may bring a guest for free. If you would like to make
a reservation to attend the breakfast or send a donation to the Education Foundation, please phone Milton-
Union Central Office at (937)884-7910 or send to Milton-Union Education Foundation c/o Milton-Union
Schools, 112 South Spring St., West Milton, OH 45383.

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The Hoffman United Methodist Joplin Mission Team BBQ Chicken Dinner is Sunday March 4, 2012 from 11AM-1PM at Hoffman.  You can dine in or carry home.  The dinner is $6.50 each and includes ½ chicken, applesauce and chips.  Dessert and drinks extra at  0.50 cents each.  Tickets must be purchased in advance, no later than Wednesday, February 22nd.   You may purchase them from the church office at Hoffman, 201 S. Main St. in West Milton or at Grandma’s Kitchen on Wednesday evenings.  Call the church office: 937-698-4401 for office hours.  The Mission Team will be traveling to Joplin, Mo. in April to help rebuild after the devastating EF-5 tornado which hit last May and they would appreciate whatever you can do to help in this effort. 

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