FMRS 2010 Annual Meeting
21 people signed the register and enjoyed the member prepared sandwiches, chili, cookies, and drinks.  Vice president Troy Jackson quickly slid into presenting the year in review slideshow.  In the process he gratefully thanked the County Highway Department and the Commissioners, all the food vendor donations, The Coffee Creek Conservation Club, and the River Rats.
 Immediately following the show, Allane Colbert ventured forward to induct FMRS President Kevin Jayne in absentia.  Kevin is recovering in the hospital.  Tony Eder then inducted Vice President Troy Jackson, Secretary Tom Moore, and Treasurer Christinia Maiden simultaneously. 
Sheriff Steve Hoppock, whose department responded quickly to an FMRS meth lab discovery during a clean-up this year, mesmerized the group with a presentation focused on the hazards of methamphetamine production.   Brian Talkington ably assisted with technical expertise.
The round table commenced with Tom thanking the Plain Dealer Sun and Bryce Mayer, the Sheriff, the County Highway Department, the Area Plan, and all the volunteers.  Joan Davis mentioned meth lab identification DVD’s and husband Jerry opined his appreciation of the family involvement and the growing number of children being involved.  Christinia noted that her brother, Kevin, initially got her involved.  Vernon Mayor Dan Wright appreciates FMRS for making Vernon a better town, literally, since the town limits reach to the high water mark of the Muscatatuck River.  Sherida Moore wanted to make sure that Paswater Storage was recognized for their six years of a free storage shed contribution.  Cheryl Trisler noted that the officers kept the group growing and that Tobias Ford “watch dog” Everett Sparkman made that area proud.  Allane added that she gathered much information from the evening.  Tony quipped that FMRS was “one of the best organizations for getting the family involved.”  Equipment manager Les Ticknor wanted all to realize that FMRS is a conscientious steward of the money they invest in the group and community.  Cherie Ticknor enjoys belonging to the group and is endeavoring to create an FMRS picnic.  Richard Tekulve said canoeing in 1972 was a much more polluted experience as opposed to now.  He then presented the group with a $100 check.  Bryce Mayer said it was an honor working on the log jam at the Muscatatuck Christian Ranch.  Irene Jones stated she just wanted to check out the group and was glad that she did.  Sheriff Hoppock stated that on a recent investigation the clearness and cleanliness of the water was impressive.  Brian Talkington related seeing a turtle return to its natural color after being plucked from polluted water. 
Troy concluded by presenting Christinia with a $1000 check from the Coffee Creek Conservation Club which will go a long way in funding river sweeps.  Troy related that Kevin brought him into the group by spreading the word and encouraged us to do the same.  We want to grow the group and return to some education outreach, possibly through the Central Muscatatuck Watershed Project.  Troy added that the camaraderie, sense of family, and support is what makes the group special to him.  Troy ended with a prayer for Kevin’s recovery.
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