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Volume 66 No. 18 Columbia Station, Ohio March 1, 2021

KTS Equipment, Inc. welcomes customers A bike riding journey of hope

John Logar, a 2016 gradu-
ate of Midview High School,
is about to graduate from
the University of Cincinnati
with his bachelor’s degree on
Aerospace Engineering. He
is also a member of Pi Kappa
Phi fraternity, who’s philan-
thropy is giving him the op-
portunity to spend his sum-
mer riding his bike across the
country in order to volunteer
with people with disabilities.
This philanthropy is called
the Ability Experience, and it
serves people with disabili-
ties across the country.
“In the fraternity, we fre-
quently do smaller events to
fund-raise, spread awareness
and volunteer. The Ability Ex-
perience itself organizes and
puts on a few different large
national events each year, one
of which I’ve already done,
L-R: Jim Mclaughlin - Owner, Larry Krystowski - Sales, Paul Bursley - Salesman, Jill Shep- and one of which I’ll be doing
arovich - Owner, Jon Gerspacher & Keith Darding - Kubota. this summer,” states Logar.
“In Summer of 2019, I
About a half mile west of Lorain County Fairgrounds, you will find a well-known equipment rode 800 miles across Flor-
dealership called KTS Equipment, Inc., formerly known as Krystowski Tractor Sales. The new ida to volunteer with people
owners Jill Ann Schmauch-Sheparovich and James McLaughlin recently finalized the purchase with disabilities in another
of the dealership and are excited about growing their business in a community that has been so Ability Experience summer To the right is John Logar, and on his left is Zach Hammersmith, also
supported over the last 54 years. event. I had an amazing time from Ohio, attending school in Toledo.
Jill has strong ties to the community - she is a Wellington High School graduate (class of and finally found something to the obstacles faced every- to share that with more peo-
1992) and her daughter, Megan, is the 5th generation to graduate from WHS. Jill worked for the I was truly passionate about, day by people with disabili- ple,” adds Logar.
Krystowski family for over a decade, as their Controller, prior to becoming an owner. Jill is a but was sad that I couldn’t do ties; they ride for those who Right now, John is in the
CPA who has a master’s degree in business with significant experience in operational manage- more after I was done. Now, can’t. gym most days beginning to
ment. I’m preparing to take on a Throughout the summer, train for this task and running
Jim, a USAF veteran, has been selling equipment for 25+ years and is one of the top Bandit much bigger task,”says Log- John will engage with local a fund-raising campaign to be
(wood chippers and stump grinders) and Avant (wheel loaders) salespersons in the country. As ar. communities at events called able to participate this sum-
owners, Jim and Jill want to continue the moral values that were established by the Krystowski This summer, John will ‘Friendship Visits.’ These can mer.
family and instilled in them by their dads. “ We care about our employees and customers and join 100 other students and include activities like bowl- “I get in all of the volun-
want every aspect of our business to show that. Our philosophy is very simply, treat people how alumni from around the coun- ing, dance parties, cookouts teering that I can within my
you want to be treated.” Everyday Jim and Jill start the day off with “what can we do to make our try on one of three routes, and sports. They are all about chapter here at school with
employees and customers feel more appreciated and valued?” each beginning on the west creating meaningful shared whatever events we do. I’m
We are so blessed to have a team that offers top-quality service to our customers and we will coast and ending together in experiences and embracing doing my best to make the
continue to make sure our employees are treated with mutual respect and be well compensated Washington, DC. Averaging the abilities of all people. world into one where the
for their dedication and hard work. The passion our employees have affords us the ability to be 70 miles a day, his teammates “In my time in Florida, I abilities of all people are rec-
a full-service dealership that offers one stop shopping to all types of customers. The manufac- and he will all ride across saw the hope, joy and inspira- ognized and valued,” says
turers we represent complement each other and give us the ability to offer a wide selection of deserts, over mountains and tion on the faces of those that Logar.
equipment that meet every type of buyer, whether it is a homeowner, construction company, through the rain and heat. we volunteered with when we We wish John and his
municipality, farmer or landscaper. The list of the manufacturers we represent include: Kubota, While this may seem like showed them the respect and teammates the best of luck
New Holland, Bandit, Landpride, Avant, Salford, Hustler, Grasshopper, Stihl and 3 Aerial lift an impossible challenge to love that everyone deserves. on this historic ride. Stay safe
lines (Palazzani, Nifty Lift and Leguan). It’s hard to imagine the level of inventory we keep in some, it’s nothing compared I’m really excited to be able and have fun!
stock. Stop by today!
KTS Equipment is located at 47117 State Route 18, in Wellington. Hours are: M-F 8 a.m. - 5 Grafton VFW Carry-out Fish Fries
p.m., 8 a.m.-12 p.m. on Saturday and closed on Sunday. Call us at (440) 647-2015 and check out
our website at www.ktsequipment.com. each Friday, please call the or without fries ($7); chick-
Tree Seedling Sale Post at (440) 926-3341, start- en tenders with ($7) or with-
ing at 3 p.m., to place your or-
out fries ($6); onion rings
der from the following menu: ($3.50); french fries ($2);
Coming Soon! The Lorain Soil & Water Conservation District’s (SWCD) annual tree seedling Lake Erie Perch dinner (4 cheese sticks ($4); cole slaw
sale is scheduled for Friday, April 16. The seedling sale is on a first-come, first serve basis since pcs.) $13; Shrimp dinner (7 or applesauce ($1 each); and
there is a limited number of packets available. Tree species available will consist of evergreens pcs.) $13; or ½ & ½ (3 fish, 4 extra fish pieces ($3 each).
(Eastern White Pine, Norway Spruce); hardwood trees (Black Oak, White Oak, Sweetgum, Grafton VFW Post #3341 shrimp) $14. Dinners include When calling, please indi-
Osage Orange, Mixed Hickory, Black Walnut & Ohio Buckeye); plus flowering and fruit bearing will be holding Carry-Out cole slaw or applesauce, cate the time you would like
shrubs (Gray Dogwood, Arrowwood Viburnum, Cranberrybush & False Indigo). Planting stock only public Fish Fries from french fries and bread. Onion to pick up your order. Be sure
can be used for reforestation, wildlife habitat or landscaping. Seedlings are bare-rooted stock, 5-7 p.m. each Friday during rings may be substituted for to wear a mask and practice
anywhere from 3-20 inches in height, and will be sold in packets of five (5) for either $8 or $10, the Lenten season, with the $1.50 extra. social distancing when you
depending on size of seedling. final one being served on Ala Carte items include: enter the door at the rear of
SEE SEEDLING SALE ON PAGE 8 Good Friday, April 2. On Fish sandwich with ($8) the VFW Hall.

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