Regional Roundup: Local Scoutmasters receive Silver Beaver Awards

LIMA — Randal Lee Kohli, of Lima and John W. Bishop Sr., of Belle Center, were among seven area Scoutmasters who recently received the Silver Beaver Award.

The Silver Beaver Award is the distinguished service award of the Boy Scouts of America. Recipients are registered adult leaders who have made an impact on the lives of youth. The Silver Beaver Award is given to those who do not actively seek it.

Kohli is the leader of FOP Venture Crew 8. He started this crew for developmentally challenged youth and adults. He has also served many years with Gomer United Methodist Church Troop 84. He has served as the special events chair for the District FOS fish fry and helps with community FOS. He is the chief chef for the district program kickoff and serves on the district dinner committee. He serves as a unit commissioner and is a member of the district committee. Kohli is a past district commissioner and district chairman.

Kohli acquired the funds for and helped build the present Lima Scout Shop. He maintains the ground and does upkeep and scheduling for the Scout Shop meeting room. He has also served on the council executive board.

Bishop has served the Scouts for 35 years. He served six years as Cubmaster of Pack 60 and five years as Scoutmaster of Troop 60. He also served as assistant Scoutmaster of Troop 3 and Troop 911.

Bishop has been active with the district committee, serving as district training chair, roundtable commissioner and unit commissioner. He has assisted with the council popcorn sale.

UNOH business students win awards

LIMA — The University of Northwestern Ohio chapter claimed 18 awards at the Ohio Business Professionals of America state competition held March 5 and 6. Students brought home eight first-place finishes, six second-place awards, two third-place and two fourth-place awards in individual competition.

Nine students qualified for the national competition held May 5 to 8 in Anaheim, Calif.: Nichole Coil, of Delphos; Erika Miller, of Spencerville; Alicia Naus, of Forest; Ashley Vicario, of Bellefontaine; Andrew Giles, of Findlay; Tyler Wright, of Defiance; Melissa Finch, of Toledo; and Vanessa Herbert, of Oregon.

Crestview senior wins Americanism test

CONVOY — Gabi Jellison, a senior at Crestview High School, received the highest score in Van Wert County on the American Legion Americanism test. The government and citizenship test is given annually to students in 10th through 12th grades.

Lima resident’s garage featured in magazine

LIMA — Carl Bornhorst’s garage was featured in this month’s Ohio Magazine (www.ohiomagazine.com). The garage was the last project of a three-decade-long renovation to his three-story home on West Market Street.

Bornhorst wanted his garage to be a room for his car, a 1973 MG Midget. The interior shows recycled items from the 1920s, which were narrow enough to leave room for one or two cars. He chose a small leather settee with an end table on which a working built-in Philco radio sits. A long narrow sofa table holds a variety of books. The coat rack in the corner holds Bornhorst’s collection of caps. He hired a concrete refinisher to transform the cement garage floor into a wood plank look, and he had it top-coated with a shiny finish.

ONU’s estimating team takes second

ADA — The Ohio Northern University construction estimating team finished second at the Ohio Contractors Association Estimating Competition in Columbus. This was the third consecutive year estimators representing the T.J. Smull College of Engineering have placed first or second in the state.

Team members include Korey Sarven, a junior from Lima; Nate Bair, a senior from Upper Sandusky; Kevin Gilbert, a senior from Cincinnati, B.J. Wolfgang, a senior from Eloit; Nathan Miller, a senior from Fremont; and Sarah Thompson, a freshman from Goodlettsville, Tenn.

The team estimated the reconstruction of a one-mile section of U.S. 50 in Cincinnati running adjacent to the Ohio River. Details included road widening, pipe placement, excavation, retaining walls, traffic signals and maintenance. The project is valued at approximately $6 million. The final score was based upon the accuracy of the construction estimate and the professionalism of the presentation.