NEWS
RELEASE
MONDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2007
The Board of Defiance County Commissioners met in regular session
on Monday, October 29, 2007 8:30 a.m., in the Conference Room of the
Russ Herman met with the Commissioners and provided an update on pending
legal issues in the Prosecutor’s office.
General Session – The Commissioners were presented with various
resolutions and documents for approval.
The Commissioners reviewed agenda items, and discussed upcoming meetings
and events.
Warren Schlatter, Defiance County Engineer, met with the Commissioners
to provide an update.
Bruce Clevenger, Barb Rohrs, and Teresa Johnson from the Ohio State
University Extension Office updated the Commissioners on several programs
offered through OSU Extension.
Bruce noted that the Extension office is monitoring the Western Corn
Rootworm that threatens 1st year corn production. Five out of seven
fields being monitored exceeded the 5.0 beetles/trap/day. The Extension office
will continue monitoring the worm.
Bruce also advised that he gave a presentation on the research conducted
at the Defiance Agricultural Research Association site at State and national
meetings. The research results were from 10 years of subsurface irrigation, the
use of gypsum in crop production and the use of controlled drainage to improve
water quality and crop yields.
Bruce also reported that the Defiance County Farmers Market has the
highest levels of vendor participation with 26 in
Barb reported that their office is a provider of the New Start Program
for people that have filed bankruptcy. Two hours of personal finance must be
completed before the bankruptcy can be finalized. Two people have completed
this program in the 3rd quarter.
Barb reported that 14 families have participated in the Parent
Enrichment program. Some of the programs covered are Positive Discipline
without Shaking, Shouting of Spanking series and covered topics of Family Life,
Child Development, Daily Care and Health & Safety.Parenting 1,2,3,4, a
program for parents with young children was conducted, Red, White and Bruises
has been added to this class; it address inappropriate methods of discipline.
Certificates are awarded to families who complete the program. There is also a family enrichment program
(H.O.P.E.) that is offered to families interested in strengthening their family
or experiencing problems that need to be addressed.
Theresa reported that despite the rainy weather for the fair, it was
successful. The junior fair has 830 exhibitors with 546 entries from youth
representing both 4-H and FFA. A total of 35 youth received honors at the Ohio
State Fair. Kid’s Day teamed up with the Health Department and had 133 in
attendance. 4-H Camp Palmer had 167 total campers. This represents 114 youth
campers, 38 teen counselors and 11 adult volunteers. 46% of the campers
received a scholarship.
Kid’s Central ran for 5 weeks throughout the summer at two separate
locations in
Information and programs offered through the
Mike Boff, Soil and Water, met with the Commissioners along with
Paulding County Commissioners to form a Joint Board of Commissioners for the
Beetree Run Ditch Project. The Joint Board of Commissioners voted Commissioner
Harris as Chairman for the project. A motion to proceed on the project was
passed unanimously.
The Commissioners attended the organizational meeting for the Defiance
County Port Authority. The Board of Directors for the Port Authority are Tim
Small, Lisa Stauffer, Jim Ehlinger, Ed Yoder, and Mickey Schwarzbek. The Board
of Directors elected Tim Small as Chairman and Jim Ehlinger as Vice-Chairman.
Release Approved: ____________________________________________________
Otto L. Nicely, Defiance County
Commissioner