Dayton Daily News Complete. In-Depth. Dependable Monday, October 17, 2011 B5 State By Andy Sedlak Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN Middletown Municipal Court Judge Mark Wall served in Vietnam from 1968 to 1970. He began his tour with the United States Army south of Saigon, where night and the fear of booby traps were facts of life. Wall is now overseeing a new veterans court in the works as part of Middletown Municipal Court.
hope to have the docket cer with the state of Ohio next year. will open the court up to grant funding. Veterans courts which utilize specialized dockets to help veterans suffering from a traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic stress disorder or related issues resulting in criminal charges are being backed by the Ohio Supreme Court. Justice Evelyn Lundberg Stratton is leading the effort. Ohio is sixth in the nation in states serving the largest population of veterans with 890,340, according to the most recent numbers available through the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.
Only California, Florida, Texas, Pennsylvania and New York have more. The veterans court in Ohio part of the Man Municipal Court began in November 2009. Since, court has processed 76 veterans that have either completed its recovery program or are still enrolled, according to Fred Brubach, a probation veterans work better he said. we go into a courtroom, just veterans. They feed off each Currently, there are 17 cases on the Middletown veterans docket.
already established there is a said Louis Rossi, chief probation interesting is that getting Vietnam (veterans). not just from Desert Storm, Iraq and Rossi said cases range from DUI charges to domestic violence and petty theft to inducing panic. veterans court utilizes a local VA center for recovery programming and Middletown court are already working with the VA clinic at 4337 N. Union Road. It offers, among other conveniences, general mental health treatment, specialized substance abuse treatment, specialized post-traumatic stress disorder treatment, and mental health intensive case management.
A pharmacist is also on site. There are mental health court dockets across the state, including in Akron and in Athens, Butler, Franklin, Hamilton and Mahoning counties. Dayton Municipal Court launched a mental health docket in December 2003. Contact this reporter at (513) 705-2871 or Court will focus on helping veterans Middletown court working on having docket certified. Associated Press MANSFIELD Designed to protect teens from dating violence, a year-old Ohio law has been found to be more used by girls trying to stop bullying from other girls.
Enacted in 2010, a law named for Shynerra Grant allows people to protection orders against individuals younger than 18. Grant was a 17-year-old Toledo girl who was shot to death in 2005 by her ex- boyfriend, who police say later killed himself. A year before her death, she tried unsuccessfully to obtain a civil stalking protection order after her ex- boyfriend broke her jaw. Before the law was enacted, only adults could seek protective orders. Despite the intent of the law, central Ohio has seen more civil orders of protection from girls seeking respite from other girls, the News Journal reported.
In Richland County, only one of nine requests for protective orders involved a girl against a boy, with the rest coming from girls against other girls. Protection orders impose penalties if two people ordered not to come into contact do. A person must feel threatened physically or emotionally to petition for an order, Licking County Juvenile Court Magistrate Chris Strefelt told the newspaper a criminal offense required. Licking County Juvenile Court received 16 requests since the law took effect June 17, 2010. None of them related to dating violence, which was the intent of the law.
Court records show that nearly half of those requests came from girls in disputes with other girls. In Franklin County which houses Columbus, most populous city 25 of 71 protective orders granted since January involved disputes between girls. The use of the law to resolve personal disputes instead of dating violence concerns Richland County Juvenile Court Judge Ron Spon. debates among judges as to how necessary this law he told the newspaper. been able to work out other solutions to this law, including mediation.
kids are having dif that are more or less teenage behavior, sometimes better to get the parents and kids together and to mediate that through our court Crawford County Juvenile Court Administrator Rhonda Neil said the law can create problems for school when the two kids are from the same school and ordered to have no contact with each other. However, juvenile civil protection orders are still a resource for those who actually need protection, Strefelt said. good that he said. Ohio law: Girls seek protection from other girls Law enacted in 2010 to protect teen girls from dating violence. Tough If anticipating a loss and are experiencing cult economic times.
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Funeral Homes and Reception Centers www.tobiasfuneralhome.com Beavercreek Far Hills Belmont Englewood Dan Tobias Auglaize County BRUNS, Aubrey Clinton County VEVERKA, John Alan age 63 of Xenia, passed away peacefully with his family by his side, Saturday, October 15, 2011 at Kettering Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents Genevieve G. William C. Veverka, and one brother William C. Veverka Jr.
He is survived by his beloved wife: Rebecca of Xenia, daughter Krista (David) Darkow and their four daughters: Alyssa, Danielle, Brooke Casey; son Brian (Marcella) Gillepsie and their two sons: William and Grant all of Kettering; sister Betty J. (Louis) Kovac, brother James R. (Barbara Ann) Veverka, sister-in-law Bernice Veverka, one niece and four nephews all of Cleveland. John was born in Cleveland and graduated from North Royalton High School in 1966. He then went to work for Ohio Bell, joined the Army and served in Vietnam.
He returned home to his job with Ohio Bell which relocated him to Dayton in 1987 with retiring in 2004 after 37 years of service. A funeral service will be held 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at MORRIS SONS FUNERAL HOME, 1771 E. Dorothy Lane, Kettering with burial to follow at Bellbrook Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m.
Tuesday at the funeral home. The family would like to thank Dr. Gregory Gordon his entire staff, and Amy Carter his homecare nurse, for their wonderful care and professionalism they provided to John. In loving memory of John, donations may be made to charity of choice. Condolences may be sent to www.morris-sons.com.
SMITH, Viola PITTS, Martha J. 95, of Dayton, passed away Saturday October 15, 2011. She was born in Dayton on February 22, 1916 to the (late) John Anna (Skelton) Ramby. Preceded in death by her beloved husband of 50 years, Elden D. Pitts; 3 sisters, Emma McAvoy, Margaret Kuntz Dorothy Zarka; brother, John Ramby.
Survived by her sister, Susanna Smith; brother, William Ramby; niece, Donna Bogan; nephew, Daniel Smith; great nieces, Jennifer Myers (Tim), Jill Hill, Gabriella Martino Savannah Hill; great nephew, Trey Myers. Graveside service interment 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011, at the Willow View Cemetery, 2500 Neff Dayton. Arrangements by the GEORGE C.
MARTIN FUNERAL Chapel," 5040 Frederick Pike at Needmore Road. Condolences may be shared at www.georgec- martinfuneralhome.com LAUDENSLAYER, George 77, Troy, October 15. Graveside Services with Military Honors October 19 at Pleasant Hill Cemetery Funeral Darke County IRWIN, James MENKE, Stewart PHLIPOT Harold RICE Chester LINDEMAN, James B. 91, Union, October 16. Services Pending with Kindred Funeral Home, Englewood Greene County MASTERS, Melvin L.
"Vern" Age 66, passed away Saturday, October 15, 2011, at The Hospice of Dayton. Melvin was preceded in death by his parents, Estill Bernita (Mead) Masters; and by three brothers, Kenny, Gerry and Junior Masters. Melvin is survived by his wife of the past 38 years, Rebecca A. Masters; one daughter, Jo Ann Thames; four grandchildren, Cody, Nicholas, Kaetlyn Brendan; one sister, Bonnie (Jim) Yates; two brothers, Bobby (Jo) Masters Tom (Judy) Masters; and by his extended family many good friends. The family will be receiving friends from 4:00 7:00 p.m.
Thursday at Newcomer Funeral Home Crematory, 4104 Needmore Road, Dayton. Memorial service will follow at 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions should be made in memory of Melvin to The Hospice of Dayton. To send a special message to the family, please visit www.NewcomerDayton.co VEVERKA, John Alan Mercer County HEIN, Leon Miami County RICKEY, Estalene Carolyn LAUDENSLAYER, George Montgomery County AMPULA, Mary ANGEL, Denver BECKETT, Bertha Ann DUNLAP, Esther Lucille FREMDER, Arthur HOCHWALT, Thomas IVY, Christopher LINDEMAN, James MASTERS, Melvin MEYERS, Patricia NASH, Mary PEEPLES, Kenneth PITTS, Martha PORTER, June SMITH, Dr. James WATSON, Charles WOOD, George SMITH, Viola E.
"Vi" 89, of Wilmington, Sat. Mass of Christian Burial, 10am, October 19, St. Brigid Church, Xenia, Neeld, Xenia. SMITH, Dr. James T.
age 71 of Vandalia, passed away Saturday, October 15, 2011 at his residence after a lengthy illness. He was born October 25, 1939 in Columbus, OH, son of the late J. Vincent Lucille M. (Schaub) Smith. Jim was a longtime resident and devoted member of the Vandalia community.
He proudly served his community as a physician with the Vandalia Medical Center and always considered his patients as family. He loved his practice and the people he had the privilege to care for over the years. He was also an avid supporter of Butler Athletics and this town was truly his life. Jim is survived by his wife of 49 years, Gail (Stickel); 4 children, Amy Nemeth (Mike), Andy Smith (Paula), Leslie Budding (Bryan) and Laura Tobias (Nolan); 8 grandchildren, Ellie, Lydia, Michelle, Zachary, Emilee, Jake, Meredith, Hannah; 2 brothers, Jay V. Smith (Barbara) and Joseph W.
Smith (Mary Ann) 2 brothers-in-law, Jim (Margie) Stickel, John (Peggy) Stickel, and 1 sister-in-law, Connie (Dick) Korber, along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and good friends. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am, Wednesday, October 19 at Queen of Martyrs Catholic Church with Fr. Joshua Otusafo officiating. Private burial will be held at Calvary Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Morton Whetstone Funeral Home, 139 S.
Dixie Vandalia on Tuesday evening from 4-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton or to the Butler Athletic Boosters in Jim's memory. MENKE, Stewart H. 82, Greenville, October 15. Memorial Service 10 AM, October 22 at Oakland Church of the Brethren, Bradford Bailey Funeral WOOD, George "Eddie Age 80.
Eddie was born on April 2, 1931 in Saugus, MA. He served in the US Navy. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Anna. Also survived by children, Kathy of Delaware, OH, Tom, David and Louis all of Dayton. His eldest son, George, preceded him in death.
Eddie had four grandchildren, Louis Holly, Kalene and Abigail; and three great-grandchildren. The family will be receiving friends from 3:00 5:00 p.m. TODAY at Newcomer Funeral Home Crematory, 4104 Needmore Road, Dayton. Funeral services will be held at 5:00 p.m. A celebration of his life is planned after the memorial services.
Skip the flowers and bring a covered dish and your favorite "Eddie" memory to the American Legion Post 619 (1510 Webster Dayton, OH). To send a special message to the family, please visit www.NewcomerDayton.co Preble County MEYERS, Patricia J. 86, Centerville, October 15. Funeral Service 2 PM, October 21 at Baird Funeral Home, Troy WILHELM, Lois Jane Shelby County NASH, Mary I. 88, Miami Friday.
Memorial Service Thursday, 11 AM at Memorial United Methodist Church, W. Carrollton Funeral SMITH, Thelma Warren County TUCKER, Don PEEPLES, Kenneth L. 100, Butler October 15. Memorial service 10:30 a.m. Friday C.
Martin F.H.] AMPULA, Mary R. 86, Huber Heights, October 16. Mass 10:30 AM, October 19 at St. Peter Catholic Church Heller Funeral Home PHLIPOT Harold C. 90, Versailles, October 15.
Mass October 19 at 10:30 A.M. at St. Denis Catholic Church Zechar Funeral ANGEL, Denver L. 71, Miamisburg, October 13. Gathering of Friends 5-7 pm Wednesday at Gebhart-Schmid- tarramore Funeral Home PORTER, June N.
80, Dayton, Friday. Funeral service 2 PM Wednesday C. Martin Funeral Home, "Northridge In Memoriam BECKETT, Bertha An age 74 of Miamisburg, OH passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2011 at Kettering Medical Center. She is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Clyde Beckett; sons, Ralph Beckett, John "Rick" Beckett, Douglas Beckett; daughter and son-in-law, Peggy (Tim) Rauch; grandchildren, Brittany and Jesse Rauch, Josh, Nathan, and Ashley Beckett and a special niece, Charlotte Hardy. There will be no services at this time.
Arrangements entrusted to GEBHART-SCHMIDT-PARRAMORE FUNERAL HOME. In Memory MELISSA RICE Three years ago today you left us for your new home. It broke our hearts to lose you but we see that God had a better plan. Our Love for you will never die. Larry Parrish, Myra Rice, Myracle Thompson Family.
RICE Chester C. 76 of Arcanum, passed peaceably into the loving arms of Jesus at his home on October 15, 2011 with family by his side. He was an accomplished inventor and designer of precision machinery. He served in the United States Army, attended E.U.M. Church and was a member of Gideon's International.
He is preceded in death by his parents: Chester C. Harriet (Badgley) Rice Son: Joel B. Rice; Brother: John A. Rice. He is survived by his wife of 57 years Sylvia (Smith) Rice of Arcanum, Sons daughters in law: Robert Marilynn Rice of Arcanum, Dwane Dawn Rice of Indianapolis, Indiana, Aaron Linda Rice of Binghamton, New York; Daughter in law spouse: Sheri Tim Hicks of Bradford; 13 grandchildren: Sarah Shearer, Jason Rice, Joshua Rice, Andrea Netzley, Deborah Rice, Joel I.
Rice, Nathan Rice, Julia Rice, Ethan Rice, Lauren, Jeffrey, Lindsey Rice, Spencer Hicks; 9 great grandchildren: Lidia, Magdalene, Isabella Shearer, Jacob Carter Rice, Caleb Daniel Rice, Gavin Landen Penny. Services will be held on Thursday October 20, 2011 at 2:00 PM at E.U.M. Church 1451 Sater Street, Greenville, Ohio with Pastor Lee Wallace officiating. Burial will follow in Wheelock Cemetery, West Milton, Ohio. Family will receive friends from 5:00 to 8:00 PM on Wednesday at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio.
Memorial contributions may be given to Gideon's International, State of the Heart Hospice or Darke County Cancer Association. Condolences for the family may be sent to www.zecharbailey.c TUCKER, Don R. 69, Waynesville, October 15. Services 11 AM, October 19 at Corwin Pentecostal Church. Stubbs-Conner Funeral Home WATSON, Charles J.
93, died October 13. Visitation Noon-1 with funeral at 1 PM in Gebhart-Schmidt-Parramore F.H. BRUNS, Aubre age 3, Minster, Sunday. Daughter of John Rebecca Kramer. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM Wednesday at St.
John Catholic Church, Maria Stein F.H., WILHELM, Lois Jane 79, Eaton. Services 11 AM, October 19 at Barnes Funeral Home, Eato DUNLAP, Esther Lucille 84, Vandalia, October 16. Services 1 PM, October 19 Morton Whetstone Funeral Home, Vandalia FREMDER, Arthur L. age 65, of Dayton, passed away on Friday, October 14, 2011. Arthur was a Vietnam Veteran, having served in the U.
S. Army. He was a sales engineer in the steel industry. Arthur was a member of AMVETS, Post 99 in Vandalia and American Legion Post 762, of New Lebanon. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Lee and Lena B.
Fremder. Arthur is survived by his sons, Robert (Valerie) Fremder and Edward Fremder both of New Lebanon; sisters, Phyllis (Ronald) Bailey, of West Alexandria, Laura Washington, of Columbus, Joanie Phillips, of Dayton; grandson, Zachary Fremder; aunt, Evelyn Bartram; uncle, Jim Key and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Family will greet friends at 12:00 Noon on Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at Meyer-Boehmer Reis Funeral Home, 1733 Brown Dayton. A funeral service will begin at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Pastor Thomas Vorhis officiating. Burial will follow at Dayton Memorial Park. If desired, contributions may be made in Arthur's memory to the charity of your choice. Condolences may be sent to MBRfuneralhome.com. Send Condolences Online Visit our online guest book to upload photos and send gifts and charitable contributions in memory of a loved one.
Visit DaytonDailyNews.com/obits. RICKEY, Estalene C. 97, Troy, October 14. Private Services F.H.] SMITH, Thelma J. 97, Sidney, October 12.
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Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM, Oct. 19 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, Montezuma F.H.] HOCHWALT, Thomas 84, Kettering, October 15. Services Pending at Meyer-Boehmer Reis Funeral Home IRWIN, James C. 95, Greenville, October 15. Graveside Service 2 PM, October 18, at Castine Cemetery, Castine, Bailey F.H.] www.calvarycemeterydayton.org 1625 CALVARY DRIVE DAYTON, OHIO 45409 937-293-1221 Serving the Miami Valley since 1872 IVY, Mr.
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