HIGH SCHOOLSOFTBALL MORE COVID-19 COVERAGE A5 Seamon stars n Erie County nurses to help in Ottawa County B1 n Norwalk grads have lifesaving connection with bat, glove n School construction keeps pace PAGE B2 n Some prisoners will get early release Wednesday, April 8, 2020

Vol. 197, No. 289 $1.00 Serving Erie, Huron, Ottawa and Sandusky counties COVID-19 | CORONAVIRUS Health clinics get emergency Can you get a test? From staff reports “At this time, there are not enough funding SANDUSKY tests available to meet the needs of our community,” Stacy Gibson, public By TOM JACKSON Local hospitals and nursing homes already are rationing personal protective information officer with the Sandusky [email protected] equipment — N95 masks, gloves, goggles, County Public Health agency said. “The SANDUSKY gowns and face shields — among health Ohio Department of Health has created Leaders of Sandusky’s two care workers. a tier-based system for testing guidance, community health clinics They also continue to ration who gets and testing continues reserved for individuals based on their health. say they are getting a shot tested for the COVID-19 viruses. The tier system prioritizes who should in the arm from the federal “In general, all COVID-19 testing is government when they be tested this way: hospitalized patients, severely limited at this time,” Melanie really need it. symptomatic healthcare workers, Myers, public information officer for the The two clinics are getting patients in long-term care facilities Huron County Public Health Agency told more than $1 million from with symptoms, first responders with the Register Tuesday. TNS the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, symptoms and patients 65 and older, or and Economic Security Act, It’s the same in Sandusky, Ottawa and People wait in line in their cars to get tested for COVID-19 at the measure recently passed Erie counties. n See TEST, Page A2 Roseland Community Hospital in Chicago on April 3. by Congress. Family Health Services of Erie County, based at the south campus of Firelands Regional Medical Center, will get $590,780. The Erie County Community Distance Health Center, based at the health department, will get $603,560. Stay home, have fun in 1918 Both clinics have seen By ANDY OURIEL their income decline sharply because normal [email protected] patient traffic has been Who knew staying at home could be paid off supplanted by the COVID-19 so much fun? pandemic. Ohio mandated Whether it’s playing board games, that the clinics only deal feeding farm animals, baking pizzas Interventions with emergency cases, or fishing, many people are keeping and the leaders of the two busy with fun activities in or near their worked during organizations said they were living quarters. very happy about Tuesday’s Best of all: They’re strengthening Spanish Flu announcement. their family foundations, building Pete Schade, director better bonds with their parents, pandemic of the Erie County Health children and relatives. Despite the coronavirus/COVID-19 Department, said the money By TOM JACKSON will help him meet payroll. altering life, locals are making the best of a bad situation. [email protected] “It’s money that we’re SANDUSKY going to need to actually pay The Register wanted to showcase for labor while we take it in some of the more optimistic A new Federal Reserve the neck on billing,” Schade individuals using one of its social study of the Spanish Flu said. media sites. Readers posted pictures pandemic suggests that of their loved ones enjoying the indoor taking aggressive social n See FUNDING, Page A2 activities they’ve adopted in response distancing measures also is to the stay home order. good for the economy. “Pandemics Depress the OBITUARIES Economy, Public Health EASTMAN, Walter H. Interventions Do Not: “Butch” Jr., 72, of Norwalk Evidence from the 1918 FRANCIS, Patricia Ann Flu,” written on March (Bickley), 90, Bellevue 30, examines the effect HOWELL, Emerson, 77, Port of “non-pharmaceutical Clinton interventions” in the KESSLER, Carole Audrey nation’s cities in response to (Cutcher) 82, Sandusky the Spanish Flu, the paper’s MEINZER, Lori A., 62, terms for efforts to restrict Sandusky crowding that are now ROGERS, James (Jim) known as social distancing. William, 88, Warren See more photos at The paper contends SCHWIEFERT, Olivia G., 81, sanduskyregister. that non-pharmaceutical com. Sandusky n See DISTANCE, Page A2

TODAY THURSDAY Free food pantry returns Thursday By ANDY OURIEL coming into their households. [email protected] “We are offering more pantry events SANDUSKY to try to cut down on line sizes,” said Christine Boesch, who founded the Weather brought to you by... Now, more than ever before in the community, people need access to food. nonprofit with her friend Kendra So the supply needs to be there. Faulkner. “Our hope is, by offering events Luckily, members representing OHgo more frequently, the number of people — Erie County’s leading nonprofit attending will be spread out more.” providing food and other vital resources While they’ll still stop in their three staple neighborhoods, members urge to the area’s underserved population residents arriving in cars to visit Strobel segments — made a vow to supply food, Field at Cedar Point Stadium on Sandusky Free Co n s u lta tio n and hope, for anyone seeking help. High School’s campus. 89 yea rs o f s u cces s . Because of the coronavirus/COVID-19, 2 sections, 12 pages “The risk has forced us to change a OHgo recently expanded its free mobile Sandusky, Ohio couple of things for safety purposes,” said food pantry events from twice a month to Boesch, who enlisted the help of local every Thursday through at least April 30. law enforcement and the Army National Register photo/ERIN CALDWELL Members needed to, considering Guard to distribute food. thousands of area residents either got Army National Guard members put boxes of food in a car “We have had to move to pre-packing laid off or lost out on other employment during OHgo’s pantry event at Strobel Field in Sandusky on April 2. opportunities, resulting in fewer dollars n See PANTRY, Page A2 We are giving away FREE Care and Communicating guide CALL NOW FOR YOURS!

We are taking every precaution to keep us and our clients healthy and safe Brumbaugh Law Firm 310 E. Boalt Street, Suite E • Sandusky, Ohio 44870 419.504.6161 • www.brumbaughelderlaw.com The Register A2 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 2020 NEWS/FROM A1 LAKE ERIE SHORES & ISLANDS Plan now, visit later By Lake Erie Shores & Islands Americans return to work, weekends are SANDUSKY going to be prime travel times, especially Ohio’s Lake Erie Shores & Islands, for attractions like Cedar Point and the the tourism bureau for Erie and Ottawa Lake counties, is looking forward to the day nReschedule your getaway: Don’t think when we can welcome visitors to the of that spring break getaway as canceled. region again. Think of it as being postponed. Even after While staying at home is best for weeks at home, you’ll need a relaxing everyone right now, because of COVID- vacation when things get back to normal. 19, it is the perfect time to plan ahead Be sure to reschedule any trips you missed for better days and future trips to the out on. Midwest’s favorite local getaway, the n Get away with a group: With all this bureau said in a news release. time away, we miss seeing our friends and “We all need something to look forward co-workers. So, plan your next group event to — so plan now and visit later.” now. With more than 8,000 hotel rooms For ideas, the Lake Erie Love blog at and 615,000 square feet of event space, shoresandislands.com has a number of the region is ideal for group functions of inspirational trip options. Everything all types. Now is a perfect time to explore from Lake Erie’s best beaches to ways for shoresandislands.com/groups, a website enjoying our most popular and exciting Register photos/ERIN CALDWELL full of information to help you plan a natural resource, which would include future group excursion. Virtual tours of Pvt. Aidan Cox with the Army National Guard carries boxes of food to a car during OHgo’s Lake Erie, island excursions, water park many group venues are available, as well pantry event at Strobel Field in Sandusky on April 2. fun and even historical and cultural as site maps, and information on group ventures. services, including our grant program. PANTRY The bureau is suggesting future visitors For now, please stay safe and enjoy take a virtual trip to Lake Erie using the n FROM PAGE A1 Ohio’s Lake Erie Shores & Islands from the agency’s webcams. comfort of your home. “For 24 hours a day, you can have a food and produce boxes,” Our “what’s available” page on our Boesch said. “Food boxes window view looking out onto several lake locations right from your home. You website is updated daily with the latest are safely placed into trunks information on travel restrictions, virtual to reduce contact. All of can have a bird’s-eye view of downtown tours, ways to show your Lake Erie Love for these changes are to stay Sandusky; the harbor at Put-in-Bay; the local businesses through online shopping as healthy as possible so Main Street Beach in Vermilion; the piers we can continue serving at Lakeside Chautauqua and Huron; and and restaurants offering locals delivery the community as long as amazing sunset views from the Catawba and carry-out food options. needed.” Island Club.” Be sure to follow our social media pages All food — Future visitors to Ohio’s Lake Erie for uplifting looks into the shores and nonperishables, produce, Vehicles line up at Strobel Field in Sandusky for OHgo’s Shores & Islands can save money on islands region and ways you can see the meat and, depending on drive-thru food pantry event on April 2, 2020. upcoming vacations with the following light at the end of the tunnel. availability, bread and tips: So please plan now, visit later. When the eggs — comes from Second people to make a donation, ever need to worry about n Visit during the week: When time is right, we can’t wait to welcome you Harvest Food Bank of North to either OHgo or Second where their next meal may attractions open for the 2020 season, and again. Central Ohio, which serves Harvest, to sustain the food come from,” Boesch said. Erie County. pantry’s longevity. “Healthy food is a right and At this time, Boesch “No matter what doesn’t expect a shortage obstacles come our way, no not a privilege. It is essential governor argued in a March mortality rate in 1918 was of food. But she did urge one, for any reason, should for everyone’s well-being.” DISTANCE 24 press conference. “We a bit worse than St. Louis’ n FROM PAGE A1 save our economy first by but much better than By the numbers Want to go? saving lives.” Philadelphia’s. Pittsburgh interventions not only The Spanish Flu OHgo’s mobile food pantry in the What: OHgo mobile food pantry events lowered deaths but also had the worst mortality rate current coronavirus era Where/When: The general public and/or anyone pandemic lasted from of any U.S. city listed in the were good for the economy. 1918 to 1920 and has been n 72,000: Number, in pounds, of driving must attend the event at Strobel Field “We find that cities that table. food given out during the last three on Sandusky High School’s campus. It’s blamed for millions of intervened earlier and deaths, perhaps 25 million But the Federal Reserve weeks scheduled 4-6 p.m. Thursday and every week more aggressively do not study also attempted to n worldwide or more. U.S. 8,045: Number of total individuals thereafter through April 30. perform worse and, if answer a different question: served in those food pantry events Also, on Thursdays, people who live in or near deaths are estimated at anything, grow faster after How did social distancing n 4,613: Number of unduplicated three neighborhoods can expect a food pantry 500,000 to 675,000. the pandemic is over,” said It’s become well-known affect the economy? individuals served in those food event at the following times and locations: an abstract for the paper, pantry events; This means the n 4-4:40 p.m. — MacArthur Park, limited to through news coverage that After taking a city- posted at bit.ly/2UQWyvi. U.S. cities that acted swiftly by-city look, the study majority of people in need are only people living in this neighborhood, no cars “NPIs implemented in against the Spanish Flu concluded, “With respect coming when they need food and allowed 1918 resemble many of n fared better than cities that not every week 4:50-5:30 p.m. — New Jerusalem Park, the policies used to reduce to the economic effects n 2,134: Number of households limited to people living in this neighborhood, no did not. of the pandemic, we find the spread of COVID-19, One often-cited example served in those food pantry events. cars allowed including school, theater that more severely affected n 899: Number of households served n 5:50-6:30 p.m. — Orlando Pace Park, limited is that Philadelphia, which and church closures, public held a patriotic parade in areas experience a relative in those food pantry events who to people living in this neighborhood, no cars gathering and funeral bans, decline in manufacturing have previously never attended one allowed 1918 that drew 200,000 quarantine of suspected employment, of these events OHgo will offer pantries at these three locations people, fared much worse cases and restricted manufacturing output, n 0: The cost people pay to receive on a weekly basis through at least April 30. than St. Louis, which shut business hours,” the paper food Who: Anyone can come to receive food, no down schools, libraries and bank assets and consumer Note: Before the coronavirus questions asked. states. other gathering places and durables. pandemic, in a typical week, OHgo Cost: There is no fee to receive food. Gov. Mike DeWine has banned crowds larger than “Our estimates imply that served about 260 families and 800 Donate: OHgo seeks donations to continue been criticized for his 20. the 1918 Flu Pandemic led individuals. On April 2, OHgo served providing food for underprivileged people, aggressive social distancing A chart in the new to an 18 percent reduction efforts, which included 2,700 individuals and nearly 700 whether or not they’re impacted by the Federal Reserve study in state manufacturing shutting down businesses provides another example: families. coronavirus. People can visit ohgoreach.org/ output for a state at the Source: OHgo for more information. deemed nonessential. He Cleveland vs. Pittsburgh. has defended his decisions Cleveland had 99 days mean level of exposure. during his daily news of mandated social Exposed areas also see a conferences. distancing, versus 53 in rise in bank charge-offs, said. area,” Sternberg said. “Protecting people and Pittsburgh, and apparently reflecting an increase in TEST Testing priorities for Firelands Regional Health protecting the economy are as a result, Cleveland business and household n FROM PAGE A1 other private laboratories or System has started a drive- not mutually exclusive,” the fared better. Cleveland’s defaults.” hospitals completing testing through testing process with underlying conditions may vary, but it’s unclear for suspected coronavirus who have symptoms and how private companies (COVID-19) patients under with about 70 percent of D-Toledo, who said a testing referral from a would be obtaining test kits the current guidelines. FUNDING care being handled over the community health clinics hospital, according to the given the limited availability “Drive-through testing n FROM PAGE A1 telephone. in her district received a Centers for Disease Control. to the general public. If a person does receive a will only be available to He pledged the money total of $3.5 million. Besides Firelands Regional “Patient load is way test there is no charge for symptomatic patients who would be put to good use, the two Sandusky clinics, Medical Center has enough down,” Schade said. it, according to the Ohio have an appointment, testing kits under current “We are open basically and said any funds the funding went to Lorain, Department of Insurance. and a physician’s order. guidelines, according to clinic gets are spent at Toledo and Cleveland, she “Testing and treatment Once the patient obtains a for appointments for Jordan Sternberg, a hospital emergencies. It’s just a few the clinic and stay in the said. related to the COVID-19 physician order they should community. “Our community health spokesman. call centralized scheduling people a day. Our parking virus (is defined) as an “The nice thing about a centers and the health “By partnering with other to book an appointment. lot’s empty.” emergency medical Federally Qualified Health professionals who keep laboratories, we’re working The centralized scheduling “That’s fantastic. That is condition under Ohio Center — the money has to them running are our to meet the testing needs of team will inform patients something else,” said David law. Such services must go back in the clinic,” Tatro most precious assets in the the community. Partners on where to go and what Tatro, executive director be covered without said. “Those dollars will be fight against COVID-19,” include larger tertiary to expect once their of Family Health Services, preauthorization at the used for the residents of the Kaptur said. “It is absolutely medical centers in the region appointment is scheduled,” when the Register phoned highest level among three community.” critical that they receive the rates: in-network, out-of- such as University of Toledo Sternberg said. and gave him the just- The grant amounts necessary resources to get network or Medicare. Health Medical Center, Cleveland The infection rate in Ohio announced grant figure. Insurance Corporations Clinic and Metro Health as and in other states likely is Tatro said volume is were released Tuesday by the equipment and support (HICs or HMOs) are required well as large commercial understated since testing is down about 50 percent, U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur, they need. to pay for COVID-19 testing laboratories like Quest and limited. with no balance bill,” LabCorp,” Sternberg said. Meanwhile, the state according to the state’s Firelands also is part of announced last week that it insurance department the North Coast Healthcare had received its share of the Collaborative, which D ue to C O V ID-19, a nd k eeping the health of website. Strategic National Stockpile includes Fisher-Titus “Consumers with other of PPE, which fell short of Medical Center in Norwalk, health plans may receive anticipated needs. our em ployees a nd th eir families in m ind, The Bellevue Hospital and an out-of-network bill that “Ohio requested early and the insurer is not required Magruder Hospital in Port custom ers will b e seen b y a ppointm ent only. Clinton. has received our shipment,” to pay. If consumers according to a news release. receive bills for testing and More testing opportunities with quicker “All shipments have been treatment of COVID-19, they received by ODH and all will Plea se use th e drop box a t th e front door fo r should reach out to the Ohio turnaround could become available, he said. be sent to county locations Department of Insurance at to ensure local PPE needs pa ym ents, new s, or advertisem ents. insurance.ohio.gov to ensure “Week by week, testing continues to become more are met.” claims are being processed “The supplies we according to guidance.” readily available. Firelands received, and the state’s Due to the limited supply Regional Health System Y ou m a y a lso ca ll th e office a t reserve will not meet the of testing kits available, has been working to bring however, testing is often in-house testing to our immediate or future needs of 419-625-5500 8 a m - 5:30 pm being deemed unnecessary facility. In-house testing will Ohio’s healthcare providers for those with mild or allow us to deliver results and first responders,” said And we w ill b e h a ppy to a ssist you. moderate illness. in a few hours rather than ODH Director Dr. Amy “It is possible that if more days.” Acton. “This shortage is testing becomes available, The hospital is following why our message has been W e a pologize fo r a n y inconvenience a nd these protocols may change the best-practice guidelines to conserve. Industries to open testing to a wider developed by the Centers with PPE are encouraged segment of the population for Disease Control (CDC) to donate what they have th a nk you for your cooperation during this and give the healthcare and and the Ohio Department of to their local Emergency public health systems in Health (ODH). Management Agencies.” unprecedented tim e. our state a more accurate “Constant The state received 107,670 picture of the disease spread communication with gowns; 552 coveralls; occurring in our community the Erie County Health 493,575 gloves; 131,808 face and throughout Ohio,” Department and other local shields; 672,100 surgical Myers said. and regional stakeholders masks; and 271,450 N95 The health department is helps Firelands to monitor masks, according to the not providing testing, Myers what’s happening in our news release. The Register OBITUARIES WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 2020 A3

OLIVIA G. SCHWIEFERT LORI A. MEINZER deathnotices JAN. 8, 1939 - APRIL 5, 2020 OCT. 30, 1957 - APRIL 5, 2020 SANDUSKY SANDUSKY SANDUSKY • Kei’Lani Tiann Simone Gonzales, 1 month infant daughter of Olivia G. Schwiefert, 81, of Lori A. Meinzer, 62, Mariah (Russell) Gonzales and Kevin Gonzales, of Sandusky, Sandusky, passed away on residing in Sandusky, passed died Sunday night, April 5, 2020 in Promedica Russell J. Sunday, April 5, 2020, in the away unexpectedly Sunday Ebeid Children’s Hospital, Toledo. Arrangements are pending Commons of Providence. afternoon, April 5, 2020 at at Toft Funeral Home & Crematory, Sandusky. She was born on Jan. 8, Firelands Regional Medical 1939 in Sandusky to the late Center. Clarence and Olivia (Miller) Lori was born on Oct. Kochensparger Sr. 30, 1957 in Sandusky, OH JAMES (JIM) WILLIAM ROGERS She was a member of Holy to Roderick Meinzer and dec. APRIL 1, 2020 Angels Catholic Church, Nancy (Graves) McPeek. WARREN, OHIO Altar & Rosary Society, Lori had been employed Bereavement Committee of in the housekeeping James (Jim) William the church, and a volunteer department at the Ohio Rogers passed away at the Ohio Veterans Home. by her husband, Alfred C. Lori is preceded in death peacefully on Wednesday, Veterans Home for over 15 Olivia loved gardening, Schwiefert; parents; son, by her father, Roderick and April 1 at the age of 88. years. She enjoyed doing trips to Amish Country and Michael Schwiefert; sisters, her grandparents. Born and raised in Warren, yard work, gardening, a spending time with her Mary Fultz and Doris A private family memorial OH, he was preceded in good cup of coffee, playing family and grandchildren, Bretz; brothers, Johnny service will be held and death by his mother, Helen on the computer, her cats baking cookies and cakes, Kochensparger, Clarence conducted at a later date. (nee Finn) and father James. and spending time with her handmade with Kochensparger Groff Funeral Homes & He is survived by his wife family and friends. love, for her Jr., and Frank Crematory is assisting the Barbara; sister Carol Zeller; Lori is survived by her children to eat Kochensparger. family with arrangements. children Brenda (Tony mother and step-father, when they got Private visitation Buchta), Mark (Valerie), Nancy (Bob) McPeek of Those wishing to home from school. and graveside and Patrick (Elizabeth); Sandusky; son, Christopher contribute to Lori’s memory She is survived services will be may do so to the Humane stepchild Wendy Vrona; sales career with industrial Carico of Greenwich; sisters, held in Calvary grandchildren Lyndsey by her children, Julie (Dan) Federenko of Society of Erie County, 1911 manufacturers included Cemetery, Miller, Joshua Rogers, Daniel Christine Jordan, Milan and Jodi Meinzer; Superior St., Sandusky, OH stops in Huron, OH, Sandusky. The Rev. Rogers, Jessica Sullivan, Sandusky, James brother, Mike (Stephanie) 44870. Holyoke, MA, and Easton, Monte Hoyles will officiate. Anthony Buchta, Tommy (Teresa) Schwiefert, Huron, Meinzer of Sandusky and Condolences may be PA. He will be remembered Memorial contributions in Rogers, Madeleine Rogers, Robert (Teri) Schwiefert, numerous nieces, nephews, shared at grofffuneralhomes. by his devotion to Barbara, Norwalk, and Brian (Lyn) lieu of flowers may be made and other relatives. com. Jack Rogers, Danny Rogers, the reciprocal love he had and Patrick Rogers; and Schwiefert, Vickery; to Holy Angels Catholic with his children, and grandchildren, Ricky, Church, 1605 W. Jefferson great grandchildren Jackson the adoration from his Miller, Emma Miller and Stacey, Nicole, Christopher, St., Sandusky, OH 44870. WALTER H. “BUTCH” EASTMAN JR. grandchildren. Never one Annabelle Rogers. Elizabeth, Jason, Tony Toft Funeral Home & JUNE 18, 1947 - APRIL 5, 2020 Upon graduation from to miss the opportunity to and Beth; fifteen great- Crematory, 2001 Columbus show off his Irish wit, Jim grandchildren; and sisters, Ave., Sandusky is handling NORWALK Michael (Vickie) Eastman, Capital University in Walter H. “Butch” Bill (Diane) Eastman, Don Columbus, Jim joined the knew no strangers. Ruth (Dave) Witter, Huron the arrangements. Due to the COVID-19 and Shirley (Ray) Thom Sr., Condolences may be made Eastman Jr., 72, of Norwalk, Eastman, Karen Reddix and Army and became a tank Donna (Rick) Sexton; along crisis, the family has decided Castalia. to the family by visiting passed away peacefully on gunner in the 2nd Armored with numerous nieces and to hold a private ceremony She was preceded in death toftfuneralhome.com. April 5, 2020 at Fisher Titus Division at the time of the nephews. later this summer when Medical Center. He was born Korean War. Always known on June 18, 1947 in Sandusky In addition to his parents, hugs and kisses can be for his affable demeanor, to the late Walter H. (Sr.) and Walter was preceded in shared. Arrangements Jim earned the nickname PATRICIA ANN (BICKLEY) FRANCIS Rose C. (Vassallo) Eastman. death by his late wife, Linda “Smiley” during his time in by SCHOEDINGER OCT. 11, 1929 - APRIL 6, 2020 Butch served his country (Wilson) Eastman; daughter, the military. His successful WORTHINGTON CHAPEL. BELLEVUE as part of the United States Shawnetta Eastman; Patricia Ann (Bickley) Navy during the Vietnam daughter in-law, Christine Francis, 90, residing in War. He had worked for Eastman and sister in-law, EMERSON HOWELL Bellevue, passed away early West Baking Company and Mary Eastman. AUG. 15, 1942 - APRIL 3, 2020 Monday morning, April 6, Wikel Bulk Express before Walker-Eastman- retiring from Cedar Point in Heydinger Funeral PORT CLINTON 2020 at Bellevue Care Center. Patricia was born on 2007. Home is entrusted with Emerson Howell, 77, of Oct. 11, 1929 in Marblehead, Butch enjoyed fishing, arrangements. Memorial Port Clinton, passed away OH to the late Daniel V. and bowling and casinos. contributions may be after a 12-year battle with Martha P. (Wrabel) Bickley. Survivors include his directed to Stein Hospice, Alzheimer’s. He was born Patricia graduated from children, Thomas Eastman 1200 Sycamore Line, Aug. 15, 1942 in Woodsfield, Lakeside-Danbury High Sr., Travis C. Blystone, Sandusky, OH 44870. Ohio to Bessie (Cline) and Bryan K. Eastman Sr. Expressions of sympathy Odell Howell. Emerson School in 1947. She married Eugene Francis on April 30, and Susan Waldrom; 14 may be made by visiting graduated from Port Clinton, family with arrangements. grandchildren; five great walkereastmanheydingerfh. High School in 1960. He 1949. She was a member of St. Paul United Church Those wishing to grandchildren; siblings, com married his wife Patti (Potts) contribute to Patricia’s Howell on July 8, 1961. He of Christ. She enjoyed memory may do so to Stein worked as a color matcher playing cards. Patricia at Uniroyal for 31 years until had a kind heart for dogs, Hospice Services, 1200 they closed and Aultimately afternoons you could find and owned many through Sycamore Line, Sandusky, retiring from Textileather in him being “very vocal” the years. Her greatest joy OH 44870. Toledo in 2006. watching the Browns. was spending time with Condolences may be He was a devoted father He is survived by his her family, especially her shared at grofffuneralhomes. and husband while still wife, Patti Howell, his grandchildren. com. Patricia is survived by her making time to participate daughter Teresa Howell daughters, Karen (Leonard) in community activities. In (Ron Marcelino), son Scott LaRose of Bellevue and his younger years he enjoyed Howell, granddaughter Kelly (Tom) Heckman of O gd en N ew sp ap ers participating in Playmakers Wendy (Richard) Campbell, and Jaycees. He was a Bluffton; sons, Scott (Gayle) great grandsons Cole and Francis of Bellevue and member of the Elks until Joseph, sisters Evelyn (Dick) C o m m u n ity M a tc h in g his disease progressed. He Jerry (Jeri) Francis of IL; Johnson and Janet (Mike) 11 grandchildren, Kevin spent many years coaching Zelms, sister-in-law Joyce both his children’s softball (Missy), Linda (Rich), Liana G ran t Program Howell and many nephews (Paul), Greg (Sharon), and baseball teams helping and nieces. He was preceded to mentor and guide many Melinda (Matt), Brad, Doug in death by his parents, (Angie), Shane (Rebecca), young athletes. Bessie and Odell Howell, No matter where he went, Erica (Jason), Troy (Shelly) brothers, Willis Howell and he never met a stranger. and Brandy (Ben); 30 Delmos Howell and sister- He talked to everyone he great-grandchildren and met as if they had been in-law, Delores Howell. numerous nieces, nephews, friends for years. He was A Celebration of Life will and other relatives. a welcoming person who be held at a later date. In In addition to her parents, everyone felt comfortable lieu of flowers, Emerson Patricia is preceded in death and relaxed around him. requested donations be by her husband, Eugene He enjoyed traveling with made to the Gypsum Francis in 2008; grandson, his wife all over the United Community Church, PO Box Chad Francis; sisters, Ruth States including visiting 120 Gypsum, Ohio where he and Geraldine and brothers, many National Parks, was a member since he was Lawrence, Paul, Edward, Leo Alaska and Hawaii. One of a child. and Elwyn Bickley. his passions was golf. If he Condolences Private family services wasn’t playing in leagues or may be expressed at will be held in the Meadow with friends and family, he walkerfuneralhomes.com. Green Memorial Park would watch it on TV. Like The Gerner-Wolf-Walker Mausoleum, Huron. The many other Ohioans, he had Funeral Home & Crematory, Rev. Wally Gilbert will a love for the Buckeyes and 216 Washington Street, Port officiate. Entombment will W e are d eep ly com m itted Cleveland Browns. During Clinton, assisted the family follow. Groff Funeral Homes football season on Sunday with arrangements. & Crematory is assisting the to th e co m m u n ity. O gd en N ew sp ap ers, the p arent com p any of S and usky R egister, has CAROLE A. (CUTCHER) KESSLER JUNE 23, 1937 – APRIL 7, 2020 estab lish ed a $ 1 m illio n fu n d to h elp lo cal b u sin esses get b ack to SANDUSKY great-grandchildren, Lucy, fu ll stren g th b y su b sid izin g th e m ark etin g th ro u g h m atch in g Carole Audrey (Cutcher) Pete, Connor, Caroline, grants. L ocal area businesses can now ap p ly for a grant to help Kessler, 82, residing in Giuliana, Sam and looking them recover from the effects of the coronavirus crisis. Sandusky, passed away early forward to three more on the Tuesday morning, April 7, way; cousin, Jim Hurst and 2020 at Stein Hospice Care numerous nieces, nephews Center. and many dear friends. H o w W ill It W o rk fo r M y B u sin ess? Carole was born on June In addition to her parents, 23, 1937 in Sandusky, OH to Carole is preceded in death the late Tony and Marguerite by her son, Ken in 2008. T h e fu n d is o p e n to a ll lo c a lly o w n e d a n d o p e ra te d (Murnane) Cutcher. She was loved and will be businesses im p acted by the coronavirus, w hether or not they Carole attended Holy missed by many. are current ad vertisers. Angels Grade School and Thinking of the health graduated from St. Mary’s and safety of others, the High School in 1955. She many church and school Kessler family will be having G rant money can be used for local print and online worked briefly at Louisville committees over the years. a private family funeral advertising between April 1 and June 30,2020 Title. Carole and Jim had many service. The Rev. Jeff Walker Carole married the love friends. They were fortunate will officiate. A public mass G rants are available for a m inim um of $200 and a of her life, Jim Kessler, on to be able to vacation every will be held and announced August 24, 1957 and lived winter with up to seven at a later date. Burial will m aximum of $5,000 of m atching funds each m onth. 62 years of blessed married other Sandusky couples for take place in Calvary life together. They raised five 20 years in Florida. Cemetery, Sandusky. Groff children together, “3 Queens Carole is survived by her Funeral Homes & Crematory H ow D o I Apply? and 2 Kings, and that’s a full husband, Jim. She is also is assisting the family with house.” They spent their survived by her daughters, arrangements. A p p licatio n s m u st b e su b m itted at: entire married life in the Kathy Kessler of Elyria, Karen Those wishing to same home that they loved. (Mike) Claar of Huron and contribute to Carole’s https://www.ogdennews.com /com m unity-grant Carole was a very active Patty Kessler of Sandusky; memory may do so to Holy S an d u sk y R egister w ill resp o n d w ith in 2 b u sin ess d ays. member of Holy Angels son, Mike (Deb) Kessler Angels Catholic Church, parish. She loved serving her of Sandusky; daughter- 428 Tiffin Ave., Sandusky, A co m m u n ity n ew sp ap er is o n ly ever as stro n g as th e co m m u n ity it parish family. She helped in-law, Chrissy (Eli) OH 44870 or to Sandusky organize the bereavement Lakey of Chillicothe, OH; Central Catholic School, 410 serves. W e know business and w orkers are hurting, w e’re hurting too. ministry, she was a grandchildren, Kelly (Dan) W. Jefferson St., Sandusky, B u t if w e can p u ll to g eth er as a co m m u n ity, w e can w eath er th is. Eucharistic minister and Callahan, Steve (Katie) OH 44870. she brought the Eucharist Claar, Matt Kessler, Katie Condolences may be to hospitalized members of (Marco) Spadaro, Hannah, shared at grofffuneralhomes. Sa n dus ky Re giste r • 3 14 E. M a rke t St., Sa n dus ky, OH the parish. 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Provided photo/PREET JESRANI Design Box 3D is crating face shields for doctors and nurses during the coronavirus. Crises and the collectivist temptation Hooray for Today’s pandemic has over the horizon, suddenly Democratic caucus to simultaneously inflicted seems a comparatively lard the current economic the isolation of “social manageable menace for rescue legislation with distancing” and the social a world that, when it will innumerable extraneous need mitigation measures, stepping up solidarity of shared anxiety. extensions of federal power In tandem, these have will be at least five times over society. exacerbated a tendency wealthier than it was in This illustrates It takes a nation, and people like the teachers that was already infecting 2000. progressivism’s eager at EHOVE, the employees at Norwalk Furniture America’s body politic Political leaders embrace of temporary and Design Box 3D, based in Sandusky. All are before the virus insinuated frequently declare war, or crises as hammers to re-directing their efforts to join the battle against itself into many bodies and its “moral equivalent,” on pound Americans into the the COVID-19 pandemic. this or that (cancer, drugs, every consciousness. permanent solidarity that At Design Box 3D, a company that sells 3-D It is the recurring poverty, climate change, socialism promises — until longing for escape from etc.) because they justify it produces permanent printers, they are printing face shields for nurses individualism, with muscular measures. In cynicism and bitterness and doctors, according to Preet Jesrani, the its burden of personal his first inaugural address, about the inevitably company president and CEO. “We want to help responsibility. It includes President Franklin D. political allocation of protect our health care a concomitant desire Roosevelt said that in order wealth and opportunity. providers.” for immersive politics, for him “to wage a war Inconveniently for Dan Langdon, an instructor your whereby people infuse against the emergency” of progressives, every war for EHOVE’s engineering george their lives with synthetic the Depression, “we must must end, no crisis is meaning by enlisting move as a trained and loyal forever, and individualism tech and industrial tech will in mass movements or army” wielding “broad — the American idea: programs, EHOVE Explore collective efforts. executive power” that the pursuit of happiness STEM (science, technology, • George Will is These usually derive should be “as great as the as each defines it — engineering, math) instructor a columnist for their unity from a clear power that would be given reemerges through fissures Tony Limberios and the Washington and present danger or, to me if we were in fact in the solidarity produced when that is lacking, from invaded by a foreign foe.” EHOVE engineering and ¢ Post Writers by transient crises. 2 This was manufacturing instructor Group national, ethnic, racial or The British, too, Tell us what class resentments (e.g., understandable, given understand. In Muriel Noah Rasor are all also you think. • email: the severity of pains and President Donald Trump’s Spark’s 1963 novel “The building face masks, setting Write to regforum@ georgewill @ the public’s panic. Never and Sen. Bernie Sanders’ Girls of Slender Means,” up print farms at their washpost.com mind that the result — sanduskyregister. not-so-very-different members of a women’s homes, using 13 different 3-D populisms of those who unconstrained government com club go to Buckingham feel victimized). meddlesomeness — printers, producing hundreds Palace to celebrate V-E Day, Not all recoils probably prolonged the of the bands for face shields. relishing “the huge organic against individualism 12-year Depression, until And this week there was an murmur of the crowd” in are progressive, but rearmament ended it. this culmination of wartime announcement the owners at Norwalk Furniture progressivism always Today’s pandemic solidarity. are re-tooling a manufacturing line to join in the encourages such recoils. is an even more valid effort to produce personal protective equipment for After World War I’s justification for sweeping “The next day everyone solidarity, which had been exercises of executive began to consider where health care workers and first responders. enforced by public bullying powers by governors they personally stood in the These teachers and companies are displaying the and minatory government, wielding states’ police new order of things.” Yes, “can do” spirit of humanity and the can do spirit of a progressive philosopher, powers. Governors know personally. After wartime’s Ohio. Mary Follett, hoped that that to the axiom “to govern necessary collective exertions, a solidarity that Another Ohio company — Battelle Memorial in peacetime America is to choose” there should Institute — a nonprofit research and development would abandon the be added seven words: had been obligatory during idea of “the particularist “always on the basis of danger was undesirable as lab in Columbus — invented the Critical Care individual” and natural imperfect information.” normality. Decontamination System, a machine that sterilizes rights belonging thereto, What is not justified are After World War II, the masks for reuse. The new invention allows N95 the better to emancipate attempts to use today’s real A.J. Liebling, a war masks to be sterilized for reuse. With a little push government from limits. emergency as an excuse correspondent for The New from Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, the federal Food and Yorker, wrote that “you can Until a taste of the real to rewrite the nation’s Drug Administration approved the process and thing arrived with the social contract in order to feel [war’s] pull on men’s coronavirus, there was, in accustom Americans to memories at the maudlin each Battelle machine can sterilize 80,000 masks societies perhaps bored by life suited to a permanent reunions of war divisions. per day. their comforts, a hunger for emergency. They mourn for their dead, The COVID-19 virus presents a worldwide apocalypse. A great threat Progressives’ flirtation but also for war.” challenge. We are not alone here in our region, in can infuse excitement into with the preposterous Understandably so. the state or our country. This challenge requires bourgeois dullness and can Green New Deal (the end Their nostalgia is for a a response from each of us, doing our part not to justify a flight into exciting of beef, and of airplanes, temporary solidarity — aka collective undertakings. etc.) is so revealing regimentation — that was become infected and not putting others at risk by Hence the thrill many because it envisions federal crowned by the glory of following the distance guidelines and stay home people recently derived micromanagement of the victory. But nostalgia for order we’re under. from being excoriated by economy and individual a time when society was Please do your part. a Swedish teenager for choices forever. fused by the heat of war or *** abusing the planet. Earth’s Consider also the some other crisis is not a supposedly mortal peril somewhat successful permanent basis for a free Coming Thursday... late in this century, still attempt by the House and open society. Fear and faith: One’s an emotion, the other is a choice. Local religious leaders share their message. readersforum Please ask for Democratic ballot; vote for Shenigo It would be an understatement to say governance. That’s why we need to retain Pat vote for both him and Matt Old in November, up and complete a ballot application and that the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted Shenigo as an Erie County commissioner. and our county can continue to benefit from return it in drop box at the elections board almost every facet of life. Who would have Those who agree from either party should their exemplary leadership. Erie County is office there. You can also call 419-627-7601 suspected three weeks ago that participating do whatever he or she can to nominate fortunate to have a group of commissioners to request a ballot, but know that staff and in our primary election could Pat Shenigo to be the Democratic primary who not only understand our community’s and would be made more candidate for the November general need in response to this crisis, but have the hours are reduced. I recommend the first difficult by a virus? election. To do so will require more effort acumen and working relationship to execute option, if possible. While we are busy washing than in past primaries, because of this thoughtful decisions in governance. In our polarized political environment, our hands and adhering pandemic. Please do not become complacent this Pat provides an excellent example of how to the principles of social It is important to know that this year’s primary season by believing that there leadership at the county level can reach distancing, let us not forget the election process has moved primarily to a may not be “big election issues” at stake. across the aisle, as he and his Republican importance of exercising our mail-in format. In order for your vote to be Retaining Pat as commissioner is absolutely counterparts work hard for the benefit of Shenigo democratic duty and be sure counted in this primary, your mail-in ballot a “big election issue” for Erie County, which to vote in the Ohio primary. must be received by the April 28 voting has a lot to gain from his continued and Erie County. Please support his efforts by Perhaps now more than deadline, and that means requesting your proven leadership. voting for Pat this primary season so we can ever, retaining consistent and proven ballot today. To request your ballot, please go to all vote for him again in November. leadership at the county level matters. With For my friends in the Republican Party, https://www.boe.ohio.gov/erie/. To vote a tourist-centered economy undoubtedly please request a Democratic ballot so for Pat, request a Democratic ballot. Or, you impacted by the pandemic, we need strong that you can vote for Pat in the primary. A can stop at the county building next to the Kay O’Flaherty leadership to provide fiscally responsible primary victory for Pat ensures that you can fairgrounds at 2900 Columbus Ave. to pick Berlin Township The Register RECORDS/NEWS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 2020 A5 policeblotter The blotter reflects the time, nature of the complaint and location. If a person is charged by police, the blotter lists the time, approximate location of the incident and the person’s name, age and home address as given to the arresting officer. Offenses listed are charges and citations; guilt or innocence has not been determined in court. Upon request of the person charged, upon a judgment of not guilty or dismissal of the charges, the Register will print the disposition of the case.

SANDUSKY POLICE MONDAY, APRIL 6 9:26 p.m. — 4700 block Venice Road, possible overdose reported. Man taken to Firelands Regional Medical Center by Sandusky Fire. 10:08 p.m. — 4100 block Venice Road, man said another man pointed a gun at him. Others who were with the man did not know what he was talking about. Police gave the man a ride home. 10:34 p.m. — 1000 block W. Washington St., verbal domestic incident. 11:43 p.m. — West Washington and McDonough streets, Brittney Roberts, 32, 1800 block E. Shorway Drive, three bench warrants. TUESDAY, APRIL 7 12:03 a.m. — West Osborne and Shelby streets, report of 50 people getting ready to fight. Police arrived and found people leaving the area. 5:29 a.m. — 200 block E. Follett St., man reported his 2012 black Ford F150 stolen. 6:23 a.m. — 700 block E. Park St., man said someone stole a stereo and $140 from his car. 12:45 p.m. — 400 block Lasalle St., loose pit bull found, taken to Erie County Dog Pound. Register photo/BRANDON ADDEO 1:49 p.m. — 2200 block Campbell St., hit-skip crash. Ottawa County Sheriff Stephen Levorchick (right) listens as county jail administrator Capt. Kent Davis (left) speaks during 2:37 p.m. — 800 block W. Osborne St., Mason Semprich, a news conference on Tuesday at Ottawa County's Emergency Operations Center. 18, 300 block Oakland Ave., criminal damaging. 3:28 p.m. — 1400 block Pearl St., verbal domestic incident. 3:58 p.m. — Wamajo and Ashburn drive, report of 15 OTTAWA COUNTY children fighting. Police found children dispersing the area when they arrived. 4:51 p.m. — 600 block Perry St., report of 60 people fighting. Police found groups of people in the area and told Ottawa County sheriff enters contract them to disperse per the governor’s order. PERKINS POLICE with Erie County for nursing services MONDAY, APRIL 6 1:13 p.m. — 2500 block Old Railroad Road, Jason Dean, By BRANDON ADDEO is hiring more nurses — some of 41, 2100 block Stahlwood Drive, disorderly conduct. Tammy Coming soon in a future edition of the [email protected] Register: Local jail procedures change as whom are Ottawa County residents. Camp, 53, same address, two counts of assault and one count PORT CLINTON COVID-19 continues to spread. The Ottawa County Jail is also of criminal damaging. Some of the nurses working for now using the same pharmaceutical 7:20 p.m. — 200 block E. Perkins Ave., Savannah Weaver, provider as the Erie County 32, 1600 block W. Forest Drive, theft. the Erie County Health Department will now be working daily in Ottawa Health Department, Tiffin-based 10:59 p.m. — 2800 block N. Bayview Lane, possible Department "stepped up" and assisted Institutional Care Pharmacy (ICP.) overdose reported. Victim was awake but declined to be taken County's jail. the jail staff to distribute medication Following a recent agreement ICP spokesperson Lori Earnhart said to hospital. to inmates during the transitional between the Ottawa County Sheriff's that her company's prescriptions are TUESDAY, APRIL 7 period, Levorchick said. But Ottawa pre-packaged when sent to the jail, Office and Erie County's health County's health department told the 12:30 p.m. — 1100 block W. Bogart Road, loud music department, Erie County began and any prescriptions not used by the complaint. sheriff's office they wouldn't be able jail can be returned to the company for providing nursing services in the to provide the services the jail needed credit. ERIE COUNTY SHERIFF Ottawa County Jail on April 1. moving forward, he said. "That's a huge benefit to the MONDAY, APRIL 6 Before November 2019, the jail Erie County's health department had an on-call doctor and nurses taxpayers," Levorchick said. 6:58 a.m. — Lovers Lane Road and Ohio 113, Oxford already contracts with the Erie County working several days each week. But Schade emphasized there will be Township, car drove off the road and hit a tree. Driver suffered Jail, Erie County Juvenile Justice corrections officers working in the a collaboration with Ottawa County minor injuries and was taken to Fisher-Titus Medical Center by Center and some schools in the county jail were responsible for handing for nursing services. Nurses will work with ongoing health concerns in North Central EMS. out medications to inmates, Ottawa the jail, including the coronavirus 10:18 a.m. — 7500 block Hahn Road, Berlin Township, man in the Ottawa County Jail on two shifts County Sheriff Steve Levorchick said daily, and a new physician will also pandemic. reported a fraudulent transaction of more than $7,000 made at a news conference Monday. provide services in the jail. "We're not working in a vacuum," in his name. "We've always thought that was Erie County health commissioner Schade said. "We're not doing this 5:17 p.m. — 7600 block Risden Road, Vermilion Township, wrong and a huge liability for the Pete Schade said that some school to make money, this is not a money- Kevin Miracle, 53, same address, domestic violence. county," Levorchick said. nurses who are out-of-work due to the making operation. This is a provision In the time between November statewide school closure, are assisting of services for public health in our and April, the Ottawa County Health and added that the health department region." VIRTUAL MUSEUM SANDUSKY Great Lakes Museum launches online exhibits Turnpike resurfacing happening in By TOM JACKSON are so fortunate to have a Erie, Ottawa and Sandusky counties [email protected] strong team of individuals TOLEDO working tirelessly to ensure By The Ohio Turnpike and projects in counties across northern The National Museum we continue spreading Infrastructure Commission Ohio may be found on the Ohio our mission in new ways of the Great Lakes has put SANDUSKY Turnpike Website. virtual exhibits online so to support those looking people staying home can for history-based, home- Beginning this month, the Ottawa & Sandusky County, visit the museum, anyway. learning opportunities.” Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure pavement repairs and resurfacing The museum’s website Commission will begin essential All of the virtual content All lanes and shoulders, eastbound has a new online exhibit, infrastructure construction projects can be accessed from one and westbound, will be resurfaced “Port of Toledo: Then and throughout northern Ohio. The museum home page at between MP 80.50 and 90.02 between Now.” The virtual home page Commission’s focus in the short- nmgl.org/virtual-content/. April and November of 2020. also has links to the online term will be to maintain, repair, and The offerings include a Ohio Turnpike Customers will have version of the museum’s operate the Ohio Turnpike for essential virtual tour of the museum, two lanes open during the day and a journal, “Inland Seas,” and personnel to continue using during this available at nmgl.org/ single lane open during the night. The a link to the museum’s COVID-19 pandemic. museum-interactive-tour/. value of the contract is approximately “Toledo Trail” video series, “More than ever during the “The impact of COVID-19 $14.25 million and was awarded to on cultural entities and the available on YouTube and COVID-19 pandemic, the Ohio Turnpike’s role as a nationally ranked Kokosing Construction Company. steps we must take in the face Facebook. of the Turnpike during peak travel of a global pandemic such The museum says it freight corridor is essential to move Erie County, pavement freight where it’s needed most to help times. Some single lane zones will be as this is unprecedented,” will add additional online necessary but will occur mostly during repairs and resurfacing material soon, with an Americans in the battle against an says Chris Gillcrist, the off-peak travel times or overnight. A The right and center lanes, as well museum’s executive director emphasis on helping unseen enemy,” executive director substantial portion of all projects is as the right shoulder, eastbound and for over 20 years now. “We children learn at home. Ferzan Ahmed said. Pavement replacement is scheduled expected to be completed by early westbound, will be resurfaced between to begin along the Turnpike in Fulton November. MP 118.80 and 127.23 between April and Lucas counties, with one lane Ohio Turnpike bridges also will and November of 2020. Ohio Turnpike closed at a time. Pavement resurfacing see construction updates this year, Customers will have two lanes open projects in Ottawa, Sandusky and Erie in various bridge repair, removal, during the day and a single lane open counties also will begin this spring. repainting and deck-widening and during the night. 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SANDUSKY Transit drivers possibly exposed to virus By ANDY OURIEL one person. This passenger boarded a sanitizing buses on a more frequent [email protected] Dial-A-Ride bus and not a color-coded, basis, suspending service on certain SANDUSKY fixed-route line, which picks up people lines and forgoing fares. at various locations around Erie County. Four Sandusky Transit bus drivers But now there’s a host of new rules as “We are trying to backtrack that right outlined in the statement: were possibly exposed to COVID-19 now,” Wobser said. by a single passenger who previously n “The number of riders, including The transmittal occurred Friday, the driver, is limited to no more than 10 tested positive for the coronavirus. but officials didn’t learn about it until “None of the drivers have tested individuals per vehicle.” late Monday. They then publicly n “Riders are asked to abide by the positive (as of late Tuesday) but were commented on the matter late Tuesday signage in the vehicles to help ensure in contact with someone who rode the afternoon. bus that did,” city manager Eric Wobser “Health and safety of all employees riders are sitting 6 feet apart from each said. “The passenger came into contact and riders of Sandusky Transit System other.” with all four drivers driver. We have is of the highest importance,” according n “Drivers have been instructed to quarantined these four drivers.” to a statement from the public wear masks to protect themselves and It’s believed this passenger is one of transportation organization, overseen riders.” 10 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Erie by Sandusky’s government. Sandusky Transit also urged riders to Register file photo/ANDY OURIEL County. In late March, Sandusky Transit did take extra precautions themselves. This A passenger who previously tested positive for COVID-19 But what’s unclear is if any other take several measures to combat any would include washing hands often possibly exposed four Sandusky Transit employees to the passenger caught the virus from this spread of disease. This would include with soap and water for 20 seconds. coronavirus.

SANDUSKY SCHOOLS Construction STAND PARTNERS still going strong By CAITLIN NEARHOOD [email protected] SANDUSKY Construction on Sandusky Schools’ new buildings hasn’t stalled amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Superintendent Eugene Sanders said Sandusky Intermediate, a By MARK HAZELWOOD school for grades 3-6 located FOR LIFETandem Media Network beside Sandusky High School NORWALK and Sandusky Primary, for first and second grades at the former or nine years of school, Aaron Ontario Elementary site, are still FMiller was a violinist. expected to be finished by August. The tone of the instrument always “There has been no delay with stood out to Miller, who was attracted either building as a result of the to it at age 10. Introduced to the violin COVID-19 pandemic,” he said. by a neighbor, the smallest of the Construction crews at both sites string instruments became a passion have followed social distancing for the 2007 Norwalk High School along with CDC and state graduate. guidelines to prevent spreading the Dustin Kuhlman was a three- coronavirus, Sanders said. sport athlete at NHS, notably When both buildings are excelling on the football field and completed, Sandusky Schools wrestling mat. He, too, played the seeks to occupy them for the violin for seven years in orchestra upcoming school year. But with the classes at Norwalk — but sometimes ongoing coronavirus pandemic, it’s wanted to sheepishly hide it behind unclear when any Ohio students his sports image among his peers. will return to school buildings. Now, 15 years later, those classes “It is my intent to take playing the violin have left a lifelong possession of the two new school impact on two students who briefly facilities, Sandusky Intermediate interacted during their high-school School and Sandusky Primary, this years. summer, when the final checklist “We were stand partners together has been signed off on and assign at one point,” said Kuhlman, who classrooms to faculty, students graduated in 2005. “That’s about the to their rooms and initiate our extent of how we knew each other.” educational process in the The concertmaster violinist buildings for the 2020-21 academic and his section lead the orchestra; year,” he said. in most classical compositions, Sandusky Intermediate and the string instruments typically Sandusky Primary are part of the $72 million “Building Better dominate the music. In the case Dreams” project voters approved of Kuhlman and Miller, sharing in November 2016. The final a musical score brought an school building to be constructed, unexpected lifelong bond of Sandusky Academy Early benevolence and compassion. Learning Center, for preschool “I never thought my stand partner and kindergarten students, in orchestra would end up saving should open by 2022 at Hancock Provided photo my life 15 years later,” Miller said. “I Elementary’s current site. Hancock Dustin Kuhlman, left, became the living donor for Aaron Miller, right, after a lengthy procedure had not seen him since high school will close June 5 and be torn down on March 9 at the Cleveland Clinic. Miller was dying from primary sclerosing cholangitis and had — and now he’s the reason I’m still later this year. been seeking a liver transplant for nearly eight years. The two were violin stand partners in the here.” n See SCHOOLS, Page B5 Norwalk High School orchestra 15 years ago and had not spoken to each other since high school. n See PARTNERS, Page B5

OHIO | CORRECTIONS DeWine seeks to free additional prison inmates By TOM JACKSON Ohio now has 4,782 [email protected] confirmed cases, with SANDUSKY 167 deaths, 1,354 Gov. Mike DeWine hospitalizations and 417 ICU announced Tuesday he is admissions. seeking early release for 160 Erie County now has 10 Ohio prisoners to help the confirmed cases, with eight state deal with the threat of hospitalizations and one COVID-19 in its prisons. death. Huron County also The governor said, in has had 10 cases, while Sandusky County and selecting the list, state officials Ottawa County have had five did not consider prisoners cases apiece. convicted of violent offenses. As of late Tuesday, there The announcement follows has been 1,407,123 cases last week’s announcement worldwide with 383,256 that he was seeking early cases in the U.S., followed by release for 38 prisoners. 140,511 in Spain. There have The state has a prison been 80,759 cases worldwide, population of about 49,000. with 17,127 deaths in Italy. That population is likely to The U.S. has now had 12,064 decline because intakes into deaths, which now puts the the system have declined by U.S. third, behind Italy and 20 percent during the last Spain. few days, DeWine said. The governor also The governor made announced Tuesday Ohio his announcement at his has issued an emergency daily press conference as order allowing restaurants coronavirus cases continued to increase. n See INMATES, Page B5 ports B2 SportsS editor: Brian Kollars n Phone: 419-609-5879 n Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RegisterSports Wednesday, April 8, 2020 PREP BASKETBALL | OHSBCA 3 from area named to North-South all-star rosters From Staff reports of the year in the Lake and Bay divisions. Monday that he will play college basketball at The annual North-South all-star games Howard plans to play college basketball at NCAA Division III Marietta College. have been canceled due to the coronavirus, Baldwin Wallace University. The North-South boys games have been but the Ohio High School Basketball Coaches The OHSBCA all-star games originally were played since 1958, the girls since 1981. This Association recognized the players slated to scheduled to be played April 24, the boys at year marks the first time the girls game has compete in the annual showcases when it Olentangy Liberty High School and the girls at been canceled and the third time the boys released team rosters this week. Denison University. game hasn’t been played. In 1962 and 1963, Three area seniors were chosen to play. Staveskie Howard Malson The 10-player North rosters were made up the boys game was canceled due to the NCAA Sandusky’s Tahj Staveskie, who led the announced Monday. of one player from each of eight districts, plus and the OHSAA State Board not sanctioning Blue Streaks to a school-record 23 victories Margaretta’s Taylor Malson was chosen to two at-large selections. all-star games. this season, was slated to play for the play for the North girls in Division III-IV. Two other players from the region — The OHSBCA, which has more than 3,600 Division I-II boys North squad while All three players were unanimous first- South Central’s Simon Blair and Willard’s members, also announced that the 29th Perkins’ Olivia Howard was picked to play team Sandusky Bay Conference selections. Cooper Parrott — were chosen to play on the annual Ohio-Kentucky All-Star Game has on the Division I-II girls team, the OHSBCA Staveskie and Malson were named players Division III-IV North team. Parrott announced been canceled.

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From wire reports BRISTOL, CONN. Toppin wins Wooden Award as nation’s top player Student of the game Obi Toppin of Dayton was named the Wooden Award winner on Tuesday, an honor given to the nation’s most outstanding men’s college basketball player. Bellevue's Seamon in control at the plate and behind it Toppin also was named the Karl Malone Power Forward of the Year. He averaged 20.0 points, By BRIAN KOLLARS pick. She was named honorable 7.5 rebounds and shot 63% from the field while leading the Flyers to a 29-2 record and a likely [email protected] mention all-state and helped No. 1 seed had the NCAA Tournament been BELLEVUE the Lady Red win a district title played. Raquelle Seamon landed her and finish No. 8 in the final Saddiq Bey of Villanova, Luka Garza of Iowa, first job before she could drive. Division II coaches poll. Myles Powell of Seton Hall and Peyton Pritchard She was only 15, but she was Snyder admires the way of Oregon also earned positional awards from wise beyond her years when Seamon hits and how his left- the Basketball Hall of Fame. it came to teaching the proper handed senior catcher handles The winners were announced Tuesday on way to swing a bat. the Bellevue pitchers. ESPN’s “SportsCenter” broadcast. They are Seamon, Bellevue’s “Our pitchers aren’t afraid to usually honored at the College Basketball honorable mention All-Ohio throw anything because they Awards in Los Angeles, which were scheduled softball catcher, began working know she’ll block it,” Snyder for Friday, but got canceled because of the as a hitting instructor at said. “She’s another coach, you coronavirus pandemic. the RedShed indoor facility might say. She’s an all-around Bey received the Julius Erving Small Forward between Fremont and Oak good leader.” of the Year award. He averaged 16.1 points, 4.7 Harbor in November 2017. Seamon, who played second rebounds and shot 45% from 3-point range. Her confidence and ability base as a freshman and Garza was named the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar sophomore, enjoys playing Center of the Year. He averaged 23.9 points, to direct others was readily apparent. behind the plate where she's 9.8 rebounds and 1.8 blocks. always in the action and likes Powell earned the Jerry West Shooting “Raquelle is one of those rare kids. You have to be able "being in control of situations." Guard of the Year. He averaged 21 points, 4.3 Her maturity level should play rebounds and 2.9 assists. to manage the lesson, which is why I like catchers,” said well next season when she joins The Bob Cousy Point Guard of the Year went the Otterbein University softball to Pritchard, who averaged 20.5 points, 5.5 RedShed owner Trent Logan. team. The Cardinals play in the assists and shot 82% from the free-throw line. “That’s the No. 1 thing we look for — who can take ownership. Ohio Athletic Conference, one ALAMEDA, CALIF. She did a phenomenal job. of the top NCAA Division III “If someone works for us they leagues in the country. Snyder Raiders sign former Browns have to be a great player, but more thinks it's a good fit for Seamon. safety Randall to 1-year deal importantly they have to be a “She doesn’t care about D-I, better role model because these she just wants to be happy," The Las Vegas Raiders signed defensive back young kids look up to them.” Snyder said. "She loved it there Damarious Randall to a one-year contract in their Seamon said she appreciated and it’s a good school. She said, latest move to try to upgrade a porous defense. the kids who would listen, the ‘I’m not going to play pro ball The Raiders announced the signing Tuesday and I want an education.’ ” after agreeing to the deal pending a physical kids who really wanted to learn. Probably because that’s how Otterbein coach Brooke last week. The Raiders signed Randall to a Donovan saw Seamon play last $3.25 million contract after another deal with she approaches softball. “It was a lot of fun. I loved summer and sent her an email. cornerback Eli Apple fell through. That led to a campus visit in The 27-year-old Randall was a first-round pick being around different kids and by Green Bay in 2015 with experience playing teaching them the game,” said August. outside cornerback, in the slot and at both Seamon, who caught a ride to “I loved the place," Seamon safety positions. RedShed with her mom Kara, said. "She’s looking for people He had 10 interceptions in three seasons a registered nurse at Bellevue who get along with the team for the Packers at cornerback but struggled at Hospital who Seamon says is more than an athlete.” times in that role and was traded to Cleveland in “my No. 1 supporter.” Seamon, who was born 2018 for quarterback DeShone Kizer and pick Bellevue coach Walt Snyder and raised in Bellevue, got her swaps in the fourth and fifth rounds. said Seamon, who batted .592 last "Rock" nickname from her 12U Randall had his best season as a free safety season, is a “pure hitter who can travel ball coach. It seems fitting in 2018 when he had four interceptions and hit the ball wherever it’s pitched.” because she's solid on the field nine passes defensed in 15 games. “She’s one of the better hitters and off, where she is a member He played both safety roles and in the slot last I’ve had, even against top-notch of the National Honor Society. season and fell out of favor in Cleveland. Division I pitchers,” said Snyder, Before Seamon graduates Randall allowed eight TDs in coverage last the Lady Red’s longtime coach. Register photos/BRIAN KOLLARS and ERIN CALDWELL and heads to college she'd season, according to SportRadar, and 27 in Seamon said her most TOP: Bellevue senior Raquelle Seamon was an honorable mention like one more chance to suit his five-year career. Both of those marks are memorable hit was a walk-off up for Bellevue. Whether the second-worst in the NFL. All-Ohio softball selection last year in Division II. ABOVE: Seamon shot to the gap in left-center helped lead Bellevue past Vermilion in a district softball final last coronavirus subsides in time field that won a sectional final May at Edison High School. for schools to reopen and TORONTO against Vermilion during her spring sports athletes to enjoy Canadian Football League sophomore season in 2018. some kind of shortened season “I got to second and Macyie an injured labrum in her left She injured her shoulder in remains to be seen. postpones start of season (Buckner) scored,” Seamon (throwing) shoulder. June 2018 while playing travel “I love the people I've met The Canadian Football League is the latest recalled. “Everyone jumped on “I was definitely nervous ball for Columbus-based Laser and playing the game -- all the sports league to postpone play because of the her and I came running home about missing some of the Purple 02 18U. The surgery in energy," she said. "I understand COVID-19 pandemic. and they mobbed me.” season, but I wanted to take the December put a damper on her why this needs to be done, but The CFL, which was scheduled to kick off Seamon built on that success risk to make myself better,” she preseason, but Seamon ended I miss being on the field and the regular season on June 11, announced last year as a junior despite said. “I’m definitely glad I did her junior year as a first-team playing with my teammates. Tuesday that the season won’t start before the playing just months after because I had one of the best All-Northwest District and If we do play, it’ll be a short beginning of July. undergoing surgery to repair seasons of my life.” All-Sandusky Bay Conference season, but I hope we do.” “Like our fellow Canadians, we in the CFL are striving to meet today’s challenges with both pragmatism and hope,” Commissioner Randy Ambrosie said in a statement. “We are pragmatic enough to see our country still has MLB | CORONAVIRUS sacrifice and hard work ahead of it.” The announcement follows comments by Mayor Naheed Nenshi that Calgary’s ban on public events until June 30 includes CFL and NHL Arizona pitched as option for games games, should those leagues resume before then. Toronto Mayor John Tory announced last week By The Associated Press the public health situation spring training in Arizona, the Boras added. “You talk to a that Canada’s largest city is canceling events NEW YORK has improved to the point other half in Florida. psychologist about it and they through June 30 that require city permission. That Putting all 30 teams in the that it is safe to do so,” the Arizona’s advantage is 10 say it’s really good for a culture ban did not extend to sporting events, although commissioner’s office said in spring training ballparks plus to have sport and to have a focus provincial gathering bans would factor in. Phoenix area this season and playing in empty ballparks was a statement Tuesday. “While the Arizona Diamondbacks’ like that, where for a few hours a we have discussed the idea of Chase Field all within about 50 day they can take their minds off COLLEGE PARK, MD. among the ideas discussed Monday by Major League staging games at one location as miles. Florida’s spring training the difficult reality of the virus.” Maryland star Jalen Smith Baseball and the players’ one potential option, we have ballparks are spread out by as Baseball’s season had association. not settled on that option or much as 220 miles. been set to start March 26 but to leave school for NBA draft The sides held a telephone developed a detailed plan.” “It allows for immediacy of a spring training was halted on Maryland forward Jalen Smith intends to enter call to talk about paths forward Baseball officials intend to schedule, where you might be March 12. After the Centers for the 2020 NBA Draft and forgo his remaining two for a season delayed by the study which options may be able to begin it and televise it, Disease Control and Prevention years of eligibility. coronavirus pandemic, people viable. provide Major League Baseball recommended restricting events Smith averaged 15.5 points and 10.5 familiar with the discussion “While we continue to interact to America,” said Scott Boras, of more than 50 people for rebounds as a sophomore, helping the Terrapins told The Associated Press. They regularly with governmental and baseball’s most prominent eight weeks, MLB said it would to a 24-7 finish and a share of the Big Ten regular- spoke to the AP on condition of public health officials, we have agent. “I think players are not open until mid-May at the season title. He ranked first in the conference anonymity because no details not sought or received approval willing to do what’s necessary earliest. and third nationally with 21 double-doubles. were announced. of any plan from federal, state because I think they understand Texas Rangers president of The 6-foot-10 star announced his plans to Ideas are still in the early and local officials, or the players’ the importance of baseball for baseball operations Jon Daniels leave on Tuesday, saying, “The time is right for stage, and the Arizona option association,” MLB said. “We are their own livelihoods and for said MLB is examining different me to move forward to the next phase in my would have many obstacles to not ready at this time to endorse the interest of our country and options and he didn’t want to basketball career.” overcome, the people said. any particular format for staging providing a necessary product speculate. A 2020 First Team All-Big Ten and All- “MLB has been actively games in light of the rapidly that gives all the people that are “But, obviously, we’d all love Defensive Team selection, Smith was the only considering numerous changing public health situation isolated enjoyment.” to find a way to play, provided we player in the country to have 60 blocks and 30 contingency plans that would caused by the coronavirus.” “It gives them a sense of could do safely, and that would 3-pointers. allow play to commence once Half of the MLB clubs hold a return to some normalcy,” be the priority,” he said. The Register COMICS/ADVICE WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 2020 B3 Arlo and Janis by Jimmy Johnson Get Fuzzy by Darby Conley

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Dedicated dieter is criticized dailyhoroscope TODAY’S BIRTHDAY, people a difference to the outcome APRIL 8 around as well as to your relation- for refusing offers of food CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS you will ships with others. 3 stars DAY: Taylor Kitsch, 39; lose con- SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): DEAR ABBY: How would differently? — SABOTAGED and chose to live beyond Patricia Arquette, 52; Robin fidence Don’t dismiss a unique you suggest I deal with IN CONNECTICUT her means — new cars, Wright, 54; John Schneider, in you. idea. Flesh out what’s people who continually DEAR SABOTAGED: 60. Stand tall, required, and get started long vacations, expensive and do building what your imagina- want to sabotage my diet? Take your easily offended HAPPY BIRTHDAY: A steady jewelry, etc. pace forward will encourage your best tion has conjured up. Trust I worked very hard to drop co-workers aside and tell I am now comfortably success. Sticking to your to finish your instincts, but don’t be more than them, individually, that you retired, but Celia lives plans and your budget will what you unrealistic when it comes to 30 pounds. cannot eat their tempting paycheck to paycheck and help alleviate setbacks and eugenia start, your budget. Set boundaries I also have pastries because your doctor cannot afford even the losses. Too much of any- regardless that will ensure success. 3 digestive has told you you mustn’t. I smallest of unforeseen bills. thing will lead to criticism. last of what stars health am sure it is the truth, and I pay for all home repairs, Don’t take the chance of others do. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. putting a dent in a relation- 3 stars 21): Listen to what’s being issues that you should not feel guilty. vehicle maintenance, new are no As to your mother, who ship that is meaningful to CANCER (June 21-July 22): said, and verify what you appliances, etc. one’s busi- really should know better, you. It’s important to protect Mix things up a bit. All work hear before you pass along ness. the next time she accuses Realistically, without what you have, not to jeop- and no play will leave you the information. Personal An you of wasting food, I don’t financial help, Celia, now ardize what you’ve worked feeling as if you’ve missed gain and self-improvement 60, will never be able to so hard to build. Your num- something. An innovative should be your targets. If example: think you would be out bers are 8, 15, 23, 25, 32, approach to life will lead to you care about someone, During dear of line to tell her in plain retire. Her “plan” is for me to die first, then collect my 34, 44. interesting conversations make a commitment that the coffee English that she, not you, BIRTHDAY BABY: You are that will spark your imagi- will bring you closer. 3 stars break at a abby is the one wasting food by pension, savings, life insur- conscientious, loving and nation and encourage you CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. meeting piling more than you can ance and Social Security. sensitive. You are progres- to start something new. 5 19): Take advantage of at work, someone offered comfortably eat on your Whichever one of us goes sive and caring. stars an opportunity to make a me lovely homemade plate. first, she’s set, in her mind. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Don’t change. Whether you alter baked goods. I said, “No, DEAR ABBY: When I Question: Am I ethically FORECAST FOR let the changes others put the way you live or how you thank you.” I then got a married my wife, “Celia,” I or morally obligated to help THURSDAY, in place bother you. Remove work, it will give you the snide remark about being was still in college, and she her financially? Sometimes I APRIL 9 yourself from situations that boost you need to revitalize ungrateful for all the “effort was a well-paid professional want to, other times I don’t. ARIES (March 21-April 19): are melodramatic or manipu- your long-term goal. A heart- lative. Look at what you can to-heart talk will offer insight that went into them” and with an advanced degree. — TORN IN THE WEST Listen, evaluate what’s said was urged to “just try a little She told me that while she and consider how to pro- do to make your life better, into a meaningful relation- DEAR TORN: You and and distance yourself from ship. 4 stars bit to be sociable.” supported my goals, she ceed without making a fuss. Celia are long overdue Less talk and more action those who bring you down. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Another time someone expected me to be an equal for consulting a financial will help you finish what you 2 stars Don’t limit what you can plunked a huge chunk of partner and contribute my adviser who can help you get start. Don’t make a change VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): do. Put your responsibilities frosting-laden something fair share. I worked, took out this problem under control. under emotional duress. Make a change that will first, and finish what you in front of me. Or, a friend student loans, and we evenly I suggest you find a credit When in doubt, sit back and encourage you to partici- start. Celebrate your suc- brings me a large quantity divided our expenses and pate more and expand your cess with someone who counselor affiliated with observe. 3 stars of candy or wine or strange maintained separate bank TAURUS (April 20-May 20): interests and knowledge. puts a smile on your face “gourmet” stuff I can’t eat, accounts. the National Foundation for Emotional matters will leave A disciplined approach to and is always in your corner. all of which wind up in the Flash-forward 30 years: Credit Counseling. you feeling vulnerable if your work will help you get Choose love over emotional trash even after I have asked Celia’s finances are a I am not going to weigh faced with a spur-of-the- finished ahead of time, giv- menacing. 2 stars them to please don’t. disaster. While I saved, spent in on the subjects of ethics moment decision. Look on ing you more time to do the PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): When I visit my mother, wisely and planned for and morals, but I will say the bright side, and do what things you enjoy. 4 stars Plan to do something that feels right and best for you. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): makes you happy or that she continues to pile stuff on retirement, she spent fool- this: As Celia’s husband, you are LEGALLY obligated. (If Don’t limit what you can or Don’t overreact or complain. will help you bring about a my plate even after I repeat- ishly and is now mired in a should do to benefit others. If you don’t like something, change that will enrich your edly say, “No more, thank mountain of debt with no she is truly counting on your 3 stars improve whatever is bother- life. Time spent on pamper- you.” Then I get a lecture savings at all. She ignored death to be her retirement GEMINI (May 21-June 20): ing you without making a ing will make you feel great, about wasting food. 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The timing of the surgeries proved crucial. PARTNERS Just days later, hospitals nationwide began n FROM PAGE B1 suspending surgeries while simultaneously becoming overwhelmed with the coronavirus Miller was slowly dying from primary pandemic. Most transplant surgeries have sclerosing cholangitis (PSC), a rare been curtailed to accommodate the influx of autoimmune disease that destroys the bile COVID-19 cases, with living-donor surgeries ducts inside and outside of the liver. He was now put on hold. in grave need of a liver transplant. “Besides one point when I felt myself Unbeknownst to his former orchestra dying, I’ve never felt like I’d dodged a bullet partner, Kuhlman began the process of by that little,” Miller said. “That bullet was so becoming Miller’s living donor last autumn. close, I could almost feel it grazing my skin. If And on March 9, the dual lengthy surgeries we try a day or two later, we might not have took place — barely beating the massive made it in.” outbreak of the COVID-19 coronavirus “I don’t know how I’d feel if Aaron would pandemic. still be sick as can be at home,” Kuhlman said. “When I heard about Aaron’s situation, I “I feel for any potential recipients or donors knew immediately it was what I wanted to who had something planned or were close do,” Kuhlman said. “If I can make someone’s and someone is essentially dying. I couldn’t life better somehow, that’s what I want to do imagine the anticipation and angst, the fearful with my life.” feeling they are having. “Even not telling Aaron I was going to do The diagnosis it yet was tough on me because of the fear In 2011, Miller was 22 and living a quiet, of waiting,” he added. “So, our timing was normal life. perfect and couldn’t have worked out better He had a solid, steady job as a forklift for us.” operator with long hours. He was happy and enjoyed his job. But during that summer, Provided photos The result Miller noticed fatigue at work became Dustin Kuhlman, right, holds the hand of Aaron Miller, left, after a lengthy procedure on March Just a month after surgery, his recovery is increasingly common. 9 at the Cleveland Clinic. Kuhlman became the living donor for Miller, who was dying from going better than Miller thought it would. He “My energy was just gone … it wasn’t primary sclerosing cholangitis and had been seeking a liver transplant for nearly eight years. spent 12 days in the hospital and since has there,” he said. worked into a regular routine. Last week, he Several different health issues plagued was able to walk around on his own more, him. Miller’s bilirubin levels were elevated, and started cooking at home. His surgical leading to jaundice and digestive issues. In staples were removed on March 31. addition to fatigue, he constantly itched. “They say I’m doing very well for being By 2012, specialists gave him an official early on in the transplant process,” Miller diagnosis of PSC — adding that, at some said. “The first year is really crucial to a full- point, he’d need a liver transplant to survive. fledged recovery. So, there is no long-term “They didn’t know exactly when at the prognosis yet, but everything looks good.” time, because no one person has the same As for Kuhlman, his only post-surgery reaction to the disease,” Miller said. “But it restrictions included no driving for a few was not quite two years later I was put on the weeks, no lifting heavy objects and no transplant list.” alcohol for six months. The transplant process ranks potential Kuhlman shared one emotion-filled photo recipients on a scale of 6 to 40, based on on Facebook, which occurred when he was blood tests and other factors. A score of 6 is LEFT: After briefly interacting as students in the Norwalk High School orchestra, Miller and being transferred from ICU to a regular the healthiest and a 40 means the patient is room. He was wheeled in to see Miller, who close to death. Kuhlman’s picture ended up side-by-side in the NHS orchestra room. RIGHT: Kuhlman, left, with his late friend, Dylan Flew, in this undated photo. Flew helped save five lives as an organ was coherent enough to acknowledge him. Miller started out at 12 and, for about six “That was definitely an emotional or seven years, was relatively stable except donor after his July 2006 death, which was a motivating factor for Kuhlman to donate half his liver to Miller. moment,” Kuhlman said. “I was in some pain for a few procedures to open his bile ducts still, of course, but it really hit home at that to relieve stress on the liver while also point. This is the individual that, God willing, decreasing the yellow cast of his skin. I just saved his life. He obviously looked sick, Then in 2018, Miller contracted pneumonia, to a new career as a financial adviser for and his mother. but at that point, I just felt for him like I did the spending 63 days in the hospital, including first time I read about his story.” two weeks intubated and in intensive care. His Edward Jones in the Norwalk and Grafton “It’s really hard to describe,” Miller said of offices. his reaction when Kuhlman stepped forward For Miller, the photo represents a long disease had progressed to the point that his journey, one that saw him admittedly lose immune system was compromised, making One day last October, browsing Facebook, as a willing match. “I was very surprised that Kuhlman was instantly drawn to a post shared he came forward and was chosen. It was very hope. Miller unable to fight off infections. Last year “A couple times I did, especially when brought more bouts with pneumonia, along by his uncle, Jack Kuhlman. It was from Donna relieving at the same time. I knew I didn’t Hart-Miller, Aaron’s mother, explaining her have much time left.” I kept getting sick last year, that is when it with other health issues caused by PSC. At really … I was pretty much done,” Miller said. son’s dire situation. Cleveland Clinic, treatment removed bacteria “I was just tired of going into the hospital “I didn’t need long to think about it at all,” stuck inside his lungs. His liver was swollen, The process and the doctor visits … it was just constant Dustin said. “I texted my wife and said I was restricting the amount of air Miller could take Kuhlman underwent a four-month frustration, and at one point I was wanting to in. thinking about it, and that kind of already process at the Cleveland Clinic that covered go to sleep and never wake up. That was when Miller was given the news: meant, ‘hey, I’m going to do this.’” not only all the medical assessment and “I know that everything happened for a He needed a living donor, or he was going to Why did he immediately make such a details but also various scenarios and reason,” he added. “Dustin and I weren’t great die. major decision? Kuhlman was motivated by potential complications. friends back in school, but he was always a very “The score wasn’t reflecting how sick I several past experiences. “I kind of expected to hear the things the kind, smart person. I have to take everything was,” he said. “I was at about an 18 to 20, A best friend from childhood was the Clinic said about possible complications or day by day right now, but I’m going to take care when the reality is I was in the mid 30s. Ever late Dylan Flew, who died in a motorcycle things that would be in my way,” Kuhlman of myself and what he did for me won’t be in since the fall of 2019 and through Christmas, accident in July 2006. Flew was just 20, but said. “Of course, I had conversations with my vain.” we had been looking for a donor. That’s when in dying had saved five other lives through family and the pros and cons of everything.” But a different photo may speak more than Dustin popped up.” his choice to be an organ donor. Kuhlman’s The main concern, as with any major any other for Kuhlman and Miller — one that uncle Jack also saved someone’s life as a surgery, was the obvious: what if something goes back to their brief high-school years Easy motivation living kidney donor. catastrophic happened? together. While Miller was being diagnosed in 2011, Kuhlman’s father-in-law, Dave Ream, “Is it fair to my two boys and Sarah that I’m Kuhlman’s mother, Suzette Reed, works Kuhlman was stationed in Iraq with the U.S. was also saved through a bone-marrow willingly putting my life on the line to help at NHS. One day in the music room, she Army, where he spent a full year as part of his transplant from a living donor. someone else? What if the surgery doesn’t searched for Miller’s head shot among past nine years as an active officer. Then came nine “I guess I’ve always had this desire to be work in general? Those are questions we composite orchestra photos on the wall. months in Afghanistan through December involved and help people,” Kuhlman said. talked about together,” Kuhlman said. But the composites aren’t organized by 2012. Kuhlman completed active duty in “That’s kind of what led me to the military, “To Sarah’s credit, even though we had alphabetical order or by instrument. August 2013, remaining in the and to do what I do now serving my clients at those conversations, I remember her telling “When she found me, Aaron’s picture Army Reserve through August 2018. Edward Jones. me that if I felt like this was something I was right next to mine,” Kuhlman said. “It’s Kuhlman married his wife, Sarah (Ream), “Throughout my life, I’ve been blessed to should do, then do it,” he added. “She had pretty wild. I don’t like to say some things are eight years ago, and they have sons Brayden, be healthy,” he added. “So many others have her concerns like anyone would but has meant to be, but …” 8, and Jack, 5. not been afforded that opportunity. It’s my been very supportive the whole time.” Miller first thought maybe Reed had Life was also good for the Kuhlmans after personal belief that we are here to help one Both men underwent the transplant propped the two individual photos side by his full-time military days were over. They another, and I’m fortunate to be in a position procedures on March 9 at Cleveland Clinic, side, but quickly realized that wasn’t the opened a fitness club in Norwalk, while where I can hopefully improve the outlook of with Dustin’s surgery lasting eight-plus case. Dustin was a supervisor at XPO Logistics in someone’s life. It was the right thing to do.” hours and Aaron’s taking more than 15 “The universe has a way of working out Milan. As their two boys became involved in He went public with the decision on Feb. hours. About 50 percent of Kuhlman’s liver and showing you signs,” he said. “I believe sports and school activities, Dustin switched 16 — three days after he first informed Miller was removed and grafted to Miller’s. that is what that was.” The Register B6 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 2020

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