Progress 2015 Part V Section 03-04

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Business/Industry/Transportation Progress Edition V — Section 3

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Whitesideʼs goal for more than 30 years .... long-term satisfaction

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Located at 50714 National Road near the Ohio Valley Mall and Interstate 70, Whiteside offers a large selection of vehicles, including all General Motors makes — Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac — among its new products and a wide variety of makes and models among its pre-owned vehicles. Potential customers may browse the dealership’s website at Whitesides.com, which is updated regularly.

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — For more than 30 years, Whiteside, the regional Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac dealer, has been providing area residents and businesses with the vehicles that meet their needs, and the dealership’s owners and staff know such longevity depends on striving for more than just a quick sale.

“We want our customers to know that we do whatever it takes to meet their needs and build a relationship that lasts far longer than just selling a car,” said Brian Smith, general sales manager, who added Whiteside wants those customers to feel comfortable returning not only for future vehicle purchases but also any service needs their automobile may require.

Smith said the family-owned and operated dealership has continued to invest in a multitude of opportunities designed to enhance customers’ experience, the most recent included a customer care center.

With a staff of nine, the customer care center’s job is to make telephone inquiries after a visit or sale to ensure customers have had a positive experience or handle any issues that may arise in their dealings with Whiteside staff.

“It takes

customer care to an entirely new level,” he said “Although we recognize that no one is perfect, we want those who have visited us in the past to know we’re making significant changes to improve our overall service and sales experience for our customers,” Smith added.

He went on to say “having operated for over three decades, Whiteside has served generations of area families, and its staff wants to ensure they continue to have the highest confidence in the dealership’s ability to provide quality vehicles and service.”

Smith said among other commitments the company has made is working to become the valley’s Internet leader among auto dealers.

In December, an in-house photographer was added whose primary responsibility is to prepare, photograph and post upward of 40 pictures per vehicle within 72 hours of acquiring a new or used auto.

Smith said many customers won’t buy or even stop by a dealership without first seeing a variety of photos on the website.

He said the website, a modern-day online showroom, is a great way for anyone to browse the large assortment of cars, trucks, vans and other vehicles available at Whiteside and learn about the services it offers as well as receive tips in such areas as shopping for a pre-owned vehicle or general vehicle maintenance.

Area residents can visit Whitesides.com to check out the website.

Smith said the dealership offers all General Motors makes — Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac — among its new products and a wide variety of makes and models among its pre-owned vehicles.

As an exclusive Chevy and GMC Business Elite Dealer for the Ohio Valley, Whiteside has provided vehicles for a wide range of businesses, including much of the local natural gas and oil industry, state and federal agencies and rental car businesses, among others.

The variety of vehicles supplied by Whiteside includes dump trucks, box trucks, all types of emergency vehicles and mobility upfits, as well as company cars, trucks, sport utility vehicles and vans. ”We have an outstanding commercial and fleet department servicing commercial customers in 48 states,” said Smith.

Smith added Whiteside is the only Ohio Valley dealer that stocks new Ridge Runner Edition lifted truck packages, ready to roll off the lot.

The vehicles’ key features include the standard GM warranty intact, lift kit, painted wheel flares, off-road tires, upgraded wheels, dual exhaust, custom leather seating, chrome accessories, bed liner and covers and much more and are completely customizable.

Smith said Whiteside’s full-service service department and auto body shop are manned

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DʼAnniballe & Co. prepared to meet the needs of a growing customer base

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D’Anniballe & Co., CPA, continues to expand its business in the face of a changing economy. Celebrating the 65-year-old company’s continued growth are, seated, from left, Jim Padden and Dave D’Anniballe; and standing, Tom D’Anniballe and B.J. Nurczyk.

STEUBENVILLE — D’Anniballe & Co. still stands proudly as the largest accounting firm in the Steubenville area. With 17 employees, including eight certified public accountants, the company is equipped to take on new clients in 2015 from the Ohio Valley and beyond.

D’Anniballe & Co., Certified Public Accountants, was founded in 1949 by the late Arthur “Art” J. D’Anniballe. His sons, Tom and Dave, continue to manage the business, which offers traditional accounting and tax services as well as estate planning and administration, compiled and reviewed financial statement services and litigation support.

“It says a lot about our father that both of his sons decided to come back and join the family business,” Tom D’Anniballe said. “He taught us the value of hard work, the way to treat clients and, hopefully, to do our job with integrity. He was a great role model. He was also very community-minded — he was on the board of Jefferson Technical College (now Eastern Gateway Community College) for 27 years, and he taught my brother and I that we need to give back to our community.

I think we’ve done that, and we’ve

tried to instill it in our staff as well.”

In 2011, D’Anniballe & Co. merged with Wallace, Padden & Co., and in 2012 they merged with William J. Nurczyk, a Steubenville native and another well-qualified CPA. Since then they have added several employees to help meet the demand for financial services, and they are constantly looking to welcome new clients.

Located at 2720 Sunset Blvd., Steubenville, D’Anniballe & Co.’s customer base has grown steadily throughout 64 years of business, reaching past the Tri-State Area all the way to Cleveland and Columbus.

Despite that broad span, they remain dedicated to friendly, personal service for both individuals and businesses.

D’Anniballe & Co. accountants take at least 40 hours of professional education per year, which keeps them up to date in their field. That commitment to continued education is important because the nature of their clients is recently changing with the regional gas and oil boom.

“It’s another niche with different sets of problems,” Tom D’Anniballe said. “We’re always searching for new solutions and new clients.”

STEUBENVILLE — Dominic Teramana joined the Century 21 franchise on March 1, 1978, and experienced immediate success in establishing a real estate company dedicated to providing quality service to its clients.

The 1990 partnership between Teramana and John and Emal Westling resulted in more than just a change in the company’s name to Century 21 Teramana - Westling Inc. This special partnership resulted in the establishment of what has long been considered the premier real estate company in and around the Steubenville area. Through this partnership and their highly trained and dedicated staff, Century 21 Teramana - Westling Inc. became the trail blazer within the real estate community leading the way through the years in its innovative use of technology and the Internet and incorporating cutting-edge advances to provide the highest-quality services to their clients, regardless of means.

The vision of Century 21 Teramana – Westling Inc. always has been to remain ahead of its time, not only to satisfy its clients, but also to amaze them with the quality of serv-

ices they provide.

Now, in the century that was named after them, this vision has not changed. The staff of experienced agents at Century 21 Teramana - Westling Inc. passionately embrace this vision and are dedicated to continuing their reputation of providing the highest quality services to their clients.

Century 21 Teramana - Westling Inc. as a full-time relocation department has the ability to put you in touch with real estate professionals anywhere in the U.S. and virtually anywhere in the world.

Locally, their office has been working for more than 36 years to help raise money for Easter Seals.

The first weekend in April you will find their agents working at the road block at Hollywood City Center Plaza to raise money for Easter Seals. The money they raise comes back to the community to help our children and adults who are disabled.

There is no doubt that Century 21 Teramana - Westling Inc. will continue to remain the premier real estate company in the greater Steubenville area for many years to come.

Broker Dominic Teramana Jr. marks 36 years of franchise service with Century 21

Cardinal Wealth Management has more than 60 years of experience

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STEUBENVILLE — When Greg Metcalf and Rick Desman decided to start a new financial planning office in Steubenville, Metcalf was intent on finding the right name for the new partnership.

“Rick and I had worked together in Weirton and when we moved here to open our own office I wanted something that would resonate with our

clients. We came up with Cardinal Wealth Management because the word cardinal means key and important,” explained Metcalf, a partner in Cardinal Wealth Management.

“We are an independent financial advisory firm with more than 60 years of dedicated personalized service to our clients. That allows us to give the best finan-

cial advice to our clients without being tied to one particular company,” continued Metcalf.

“We brought Stefano Tandon on board. He is a Steubenville High School graduate with an undergraduate degree from Franciscan University of Steubenville and will receive his MBA this spring from Franciscan University.

He is our social media specialist who will bring

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Members of the Cardinal Wealth Team include, from left, Stefano Tandon, investment adviser and individual stock specialist; Rick Desman, partner, investment adviser and business development specialist; and, Greg Metcalf, partner, wealth adviser and retirement income specialist. The Cardinal Wealth Management Team also includes Beth Metcalf, branch officer manager, and Jackie Nixon, administrative assistant.

in his own client list that will blend well with our established clients,” stated Desman, the copartner in Cardinal Wealth Management.

“We provide financial independence through sound planning.

We see clients who want to save to send their kids to college and also start preparing for their own retirement. So we provide simplicity around complexity through an integrated planning process that assists our clients in long-term planning,” said Metcalf.

“Our mission is to simplify the lives of our clients, help our clients pursue their dreams and help provide our clients with a comfortable and enjoyable retirement,” added Desman.

“We offer asset management, budget and cash-flow planning, estate planning, financial planning, investment planning, insurance planning, a portfolio analysis, retirement planning and Social Security planning,” Desman continued.

“We offer something for everyone. We are very approachable. We also help small businesses set up their tax planning. We focus on staying on top of the important issues at all times. That’s why we have found success with our clients,” noted Desman.

“Securities are offered through First

Allied Securities Inc., member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services are offered through First Allied Advisory Services Inc., a registered

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Cardinal Wealth Management in located at Suite 101, 626 N. Fourth St., Steubenville, OH 43952.

Biggio family, Grand Theater have deep ties Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015

By DAVE GOSSETT

STEUBENVILLE — Charles and John Biggio didn’t know the Grand Theater in its heyday.

Their trips to the theater on South Fourth Street came long after the business was sold in the late 1950s and after their grandfather and his three brothers were no longer in the entertainment business.

“Our aunt, Mary Martha (Biggio) Salata, lives in Colorado, but when she would come back to visit relatives we would sit around a table at home and she would tell us great stories about her father and uncles who built the theater in the mid1920s,” related Charles Biggio.

According to Salata in a 2011 interview, she would walk to the theater after attending Holy Name Cathedral grade school a few blocks away.

“I held my fingers up to my mouth to shush the ushers, walked down the aisle to the third row from the front and hunched down in my seat. About 4:30 or 5 I would feel a firm tap on my shoulder. It was my dad telling me it was time to go home for dinner,” recalled Salata.

“The Grand in those years was very elegant.

There were two ushers during the day and four or five ushers during the evening hours. And they all wore tuxedos.

There was no popcorn sold in the theater but in the later years a candy dispenser machine was installed in the lobby,” said Salata.

“There were so many theaters in Steubenville those days because everyone went to the movies. The new releases started every Thursday, and I would often see the same people every Thursday. It was mostly mamas and papas going out for the

evening. It was during the Great Depression, and theaters were big in Steubenville. The movies and especially the musicals helped people forget the hard times for a time. And about three or four times a year the movie production company would bring in live entertainment as an added attraction,” Salata said.

“I know the theater has deteriorated. It is sad. But if there is a chance to save it, I would like to see that happen. It was a great place for entertainment,” she noted.

“Standing here in the theater today I am trying to picture what it looked like in the 1930s and 1940s. Our aunt told us a young Dino Crocetti would often sneak into the theater but was always caught and told to leave. She also told us our grandfather Bill and his brother Ed ran the business side of the theater while Charles worried about the upkeep,” said Charles.

The two descendants of Bill Biggio came home to Steubenville in the fall and found a treasure trove of photographs, newspaper advertisements and a local commitment to restore the 90-year-old theater.

Charles and John joined their Uncle Jerry Barilla at the theater his week for a tour of the building with Scott Dressel, chairman of the Grand Theater Restoration Project board of directors.

“We saw a few movies here. But it was no longer owned by our family. We may want to donate the photos and some of the documents to the theater museum but we need to make sure the theater restoration is serious and will remain for the longterm,” said John Biggio.

“I can assure you the

WEIRTON — A longstanding part of the Weirton community, the annual arts and crafts festival organized by the Weirton Woman’s Club Art Department, observed its 50th anniversary in 2014.

The yearly event, held in recent years at the R.J. Bush Center of Mercy Baptist Church, features a variety of local crafters, artisans, authors and more to share their works. Close to 50 vendors signed on for the most recent show.

Among the most recent features is the Authors’ Alley, showcasing local authors, such as Melissa Hosack, Cindy McDonald, Susan Spencer-Smith, Ellen Fritz, Matthew Valles, David George and Angel Waggoner.

Vendors often include various woodcrafts, jewelry, baked goods, glassware, leather products, seasonal items and gift items.

The arts and crafts festival began at the Millsop Community Center in 1964 with members of the Art Department seeking a fundraiser to both benefit the community and contribute toward service projects. Originally in the form of a sidewalk art show, it would later move indoors to the community center’s gymnasium and grow into a two-day event and one of the first

juried art shows in the area.

At one point, the art department was able to sponsor monthly exhibits featuring local artists, with programs such as a fine arts show and historical and cultural bus trips added approximately 40 years ago.

In 1980, the art department introduced the Lollipop Art Show, later renamed the Aspiring Art Show, focused on the works of local gradeschool pupils.

The arts and crafts festival has, through the years, made it possible to donate artwork to local schools, hospitals, nursing homes and the Mary H. Weir Public Library.

Through it and other events, the art department was able to raise the money needed to commission the “Quiet Moments” sculpture by artist Taylor Frazier, which was installed in front of the library in 1982 and remains there today.

The art department also was able to raise money for “Welcome to Weirton” signs, donated to the city in 1995 and 2002.

The arts and crafts festival remains as the art department’s largest fundraiser event of the year.

The Weirton Woman’s Club is a member of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs of West Virginia.

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Weirton Womanʼs Club marked its 50th year in 2014

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commitment to restore the theater is very real and we will be here for the future,” responded Dressel.

Dressel learned the Biggio brothers also had owned and operated the Virginia theater in Carrollton. It was named after the brother’s sister.

The two Biggio brothers had a 1932 blackand-white photo showing a huge crowd stand-

ing on the sidewalk and on south Fourth Street in front of the theater waiting to see Clark Gable and Norma Shearer in the movie, “Strange Interlude.”

Another photo shows Charles and John Biggio’s great-grandfather, John B. Biggio, standing by his pushcart at the corner of Market and Fourth streets.

According to the current Biggio generation,

their great-grandfather immigrated to the area from Italy and was believed to have been the first Italian immigrant in the city to become a naturalized American citizen.

“It is interesting that the four Biggio brothers used their father’s name in their advertisement announcing the re-opening of the theater after air conditioning was installed,” said John

Biggio.

“Our grandfather and his brothers closed the theater for a week in 1937 for remodeling. In those days it cost between $150 and $200 to rent a movie for showing in the theater. I have ledger books from that time that showed when the economic times were tough the number of ticket sales See GRAND Page 9C ➪

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Prosecutorʼs office focusing on heroin trafficking and gang, gun violence

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STEUBENVILLE — Jefferson County Prosecutor Jane Hanlin said her office is focusing on heroin trafficking and gang and gun violence and working to build a trust between the public and law enforcement so citizens come forward with information.

Hanlin said, when looking at the majority of crimes committed, the root cause is either heroin addiction, drug trafficking or a dispute between rival drug dealers.

“The root is heroin. It is the worst epidemic I’ve ever seen,” she said.

Heroin addiction is nearly

impossible to overcome, she said, noting addicts from West Virginia are coming into Steubenville to purchase the heroin.

“I spending most of my time on the crime front dealing with drug traffickers, gang participation and the community members who are affected. It is more important now, more than ever, for the police and prosecutor’s office to have good relations with the community. We need the cooperation of the community. People need to feel comfortable enough to come forward. If they don’t come forward, the

person who committed the crime will do another and another,” Hanlin said.

The county prosecutor’s office in 2015 handled more than 750 criminal cases in common pleas court and the three county courts.

The assistant county prosecutors are Frank Bruzzese, Jeffrey Bruzzese, George Sarap, Samuel Pate, Michael Calabria, Cerryn CottrellMarshall, Emanuela Agresta and Edward Littlejohn.

Hanlin said assistant prosecutors handle two to three different roles in the office, For example, Calabria handles Toronto coun-

ty court and common pleas court cases and provides opinions to the county commissioners. Jeffrey Bruzzese handles Dillonvale county and common pleas courts; Pate does juvenile and adult courts; and Cottrell-Marshall does Wintersville county and common pleas courts.

“It used to be one lawyer worked one court. But because of the crime and workload, we can’t afford that luxury,” she said.

One area of the prosecutor’s office that has seen a big increase is the delinquent tax foreclosure sec-

tion, handled by CottrellMarshall and Agresta. Tax foreclosure sales are held a couple times a year, resulting in properties being put into the hands of people who will pay their taxes.

Hanlin said the victims’ assistance office is a great benefit to crime victims. She said victims are walked through the legal process, being told what to expect every step of the way. The victims’ assistance coordinator also stays in touch after the case is completed, letting the victim know of a perpetrator’s parole hearing or release from prison.

Wheeling Canvas: Affordable awnings, tents, tarps since 1965

WHEELING — Wheeling Canvas Products has been providing durable awnings, tents and tarps at affordable prices to the Tri-State Area since 1965.

The company provides award-winning service and products, from commercial to residential awnings and tent and party supply rentals.

The professionals at Wheeling Canvas Products provide superior service and quality products while updating the look of businesses and homes.

Business owners can take advantage of custom logos and lettering, offer protection from weather and ultraviolet rays and improve security.

The company has worked with commercial properties, restaurants and churches. Wheeling Canvas Products offers an array of styles, including dome and entrance awnings, window awnings and handicap access.

While business owners can increase their visibility to potential customers with a stylish new awning, home owners can improve their curb appeal. In addition to a new look, home owners can look forward to lower utility bills

— awnings will reduce summer cooling costs by up to 40 percent. Wheeling Canvas Products offers porch, patio and window awnings, retractable awnings and valances and roller curtains. They also provide essential services including winter take down and storage, professional maintenance and spring re-installation.

Wheeling Canvas Products also is the one-stop shop for all outdoor party needs from wedding receptions, graduations, birthday parties and any other outdoor event from small backyard get-togethers to elaborate celebrations. Wheeling Canvas Products’ professional and fully insured installation professionals can set up and tear down. The company offers tents, canopies, tables, chairs, linens, stages and dance floors.

Wheeling Canvas Products offers comprehensive service, from sales to installation. A family-owned and operated company, it provides fast service and reasonable prices. For information, visit them at 255 Fulton St., call (800) 695-3443 or visit the website at wheelingcanvasawnings.com.

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Whiteside plans to break ground in early spring for a state-of-the art detailing facility where full rustproofing packages and spray-in bed liners also will be available. It will join the St. Clairsville dealership’s full-service service department, auto body shop and a parts department that maintains a large inventory of quality parts, which can be purchased at the store or ordered online.

Whiteside has provided vehicles for a wide range of businesses in 48 states, including much of the local natural gas and oil industry, state and federal agencies and rental car businesses, among others. Vehicles supplied by the dealership include dump trucks, box trucks, all types of emergency vehicles and mobility upfits, as well as company cars, trucks, sport utility vehicles and vans.

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mechanics ready to do everything from oil changes to major mechanical rebuilds. “Our state-of-theart facility features the most current diagnostic and repair equipment available and our highly skilled factory-trained technicians will deliver efficient, quality vehicle care, and appointments may be made online, “ he said.

Smith added Whiteside’s parts department maintains a large inventory of quality parts, which can be purchased in store or ordered online.

Their plans are to break ground in early spring for a state-ofthe art detailing facility where full rustproofing packages and spray-in bed liners will also be available.

The facility will be built at the dealership’s location at 50714 National Road near the Ohio Valley Mall and Interstate 70.

For the convenience of customers, the sales department offers extended hours and is open from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.

Whiteside can be reached at (740) 5790499 for sales and 579-0494 for the service department.

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Sunset Motors: Offering a huge selection, very best service

STEUBENVILLE — Sunset Motors Inc. makes sure those purchasing vehicles get the very best service when purchasing a new or used vehicle from the dealership because you are actually dealing with one of the owners. Sunset was founded in 1980 by Don Cherepko Sr. He has held the Volkswagen franchise since 1967.

“We make sure that you are dealing with one person from the start of your buying process until you drive your new vehicle off the lot,” said Don Cherepko Jr. “We have multiple lending options for our customers, making sure they get financ-

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ing on the right car,” he added.

Sunset has more than 100 used vehicles and more than 300 new vehicles and also a certified service department. A huge selection is available now, including three locations.

The dealership also has a state-of-the-art body shop that includes all of the latest equipment available for collision repair. “We have recently purchased two adjacent properties in order to add parking, and we have added six new people to the sales department to better assist our customers.”

Cherepko said.

A lot of new products soon will be arriving at Sunset.

Our inventory soon will include the brand new Jeep Renegade, along with the new Dodge Durango, Jeep Cherokee, the Chrysler 200 and the Dodge Dart.

The new 200 with its EPA estimated 36 mpg, is available in front wheel drive or all wheel drive, and drivers can choose the Tigershark 4 cylinder with 184 horsepower, or the Pentastar V-6 that produces almost 300 horsepower. Sunset Motors Ram truck division is growing rapidly offering anywhere from the 1500s up to the cab and chassis, duallies and the

all-new first 1500 diesel.

The Volkswagen lineup at Sunset includes the 1.8T engine standard in both the Jetta and Passat, providing more than 35 mpg. The famous clean diesel now offered in the Volkswagen Golf, Beetle, Jetta and Passat gets more than 40 mpg.

Sunset stocks an average of 100 Volkswagens in order to offer the customers the best selections, making them the largest Volkswagen dealership in the valley.

And, the 2015 VW Golf has been named Motor Trend Car of the Year.

“We would like to thank the Ohio Valley for your sup-

port, which enabled our tremendous growth and success in the past six years.

We are now able to offer not only excellent service and aggressive pricing, also an enormous selection for our customers. Please visit our websites at www.sunsetmotorscorp.com or www.sunsetvw.com. You may also stop by and see us during normal business hours, which are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Mondays and Thursdays; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays; and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays.” Cherepko said.

For information, call (740) 246-1696 or (888) 609-0816.

Guess Buick Ford and GMC: Offering the best customer service, selection

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CARROLLTON — Guess Buick Ford and GMC, 457 Steubenville Road SE, has expanded its inventory reach through its hundreds of new and used vehicles on its lot as well as on the Internet.

“We’ve been here for 82 years now,” said Christy Guess, business development manager, adding the familyowned dealership has a reputation at a low-pressure, family-oriented dealership. “We have several employees who have been here for a long time.”

The dealership was founded in 1933 by T.L. Guess.

Four generations later, the business is still entirely family owned and operated. Paul Guess, T.L.’s son, recollects that his father started the car dealership and repair shop in the garage, located at the home next to the current dealership. As the business increased, T.L. expanded and built what is now the service department. At the time Guess only had two full-time employees other than himself.

In 1941, Guess obtained the first new car franchise for Pontiac. As the business expanded, so did the product lines. Guess has sold Buicks,

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Dustin Shockey, business manager for Guess Buick Ford and GMC, left, and Scott Power, sales manager, stand next one of hundreds of selections available at the dealership in Carrollton.

American Motors, GMC, Mercury and Ford. Currently Guess has three new car franchises — Buick, Ford and GMC. Christy Guess said the way the dealership does business

now is more flexible with Internet sales available at www.whyguess.com. The website is a great place for potential customers to take a look at inventory and pricing without leaving their homes,

said Christy.

“We have straight-forward pricing on our website,” she said. “The price you see is the price you get.”

The website also contains information about vehicles

for sale, including photos, videos and other aspects for both new and used vehicles.

Those with questions also can send an e-mail from the site, she added.

“We have more than 200 vehicles to choose from, and we have guaranteed credit approval for everyone,” said Christy.

The business has expanded from a single-car garage repair shop to a state-of-theart service department with eight technicians and car rental department.

“Over the years we have adapted as the times have changed,” said Mike Guess.

“The business has changed dramatically during the past five years, let alone the past 80 years. Due to the recent oil and gas boom, we are seeing an increase in our business and service department. In the old days everything was completed in person. Customers visited several dealerships before choosing a vehicle. Now, customers are shopping online for vehicles.

This gives us an opportunity to reach potential customers who are farther away than ever before.”

To reach Guess, call 1-888BUYGUESS.

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Matinee adult tickets were 25 cents, while adults paid 40 cents for the showing of an evening movie such as “Ali Babba Goes to Town” or “Sadie Thompson” starring Gloria Swanson The building on South Fourth Street originally was built to house a saloon, a restaurant and a livery station in the 1880s by a German immigrant who drove a stagecoach.

Four brothers from

Steubenville saw an opportunity in the mid1920s to join a growing entertainment business showing movies to the public and converted the south Fourth Street building to a theater with an air cooling system for warmer weather.

According to John Griesinger of Steubenville, the large rooms above the lobby area of the Grand Theater were once home to the extended Griesinger family and visitors.

“My great-grandfa-

ther, Jacob Griesinger, drove a stagecoach and that is why he built the livery stables. Plus he had the saloon and restaurant,” related John Griesinger.

According to John Griesinger, a descendant of Jacob Griesinger who built the saloon, livery station and a restaurant, “In 1924 the four Biggio brothers (Charles, Edward, Howard and William) leased the property and tore down the livery stables and built the auditorium for a theater. At that time it was

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Scott Dressel, chairman of the Grand Theater Restoration Project, left, stands with John and Charles Biggio on the mezzanine floor of the Grand Theater. The two Biggio brothers and visited the South Fourth Street theater built by their grandfather, William Biggio, and his three brothers in the 1920s.

the second air conditioned theater in the country and was modeled after a theater in New York. The lobby was known for its mosaic tile and beautifully detailed painted interior.

The theater was also known for its Art Deco style.”

John Biggio had a copy of the original lease agreement signed on Dec. 1, 1928, by Charles L., William J., Howard F. and Edward L. Biggio as well as John Griesinger, Mary G. Scott and Agnes Owesney.

The two brothers also had the purchase agreement for a Carrier air conditioning unit that cost the Biggio brothers $31,338 in 1927.

“I always liked the Grand because when I was a child we had passes from the Biggio brothers because our family owned the property. I could go to the movies for free whenever I had a chance,” Gwynne Griesinger said.

William’s son John Biggio would marry Carol Barilla and start

the Biggio Ford dealership, first on North Fourth Street and later near Belleview Park.

Charles and John Biggio also had a photo of their grandfather and his three brothers standing in a nearby restaurant on South Fourth Street. The lobby was filled with fresh flowers, a theme they also used in the theater lobby.

“I hope this place can be restored. It would be nice to see it used as a theater again,” said John.

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Everhart-Bove Funeral Homes: Offering understanding in your time of need

WINTERSVILLE — The staff at Everhart-Bove Funeral Homes understands that during your time of need, there are many things to consider. They offer goods and services to meet every need and exceed expectations.

Everhart-Bove Funeral Homes offers a variety of options, including at-need funeral services and preneed funeral services. Select your own funeral services and merchandise. Review funding options to determine which is best for you and

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even prefund the service or assign insurance proceeds in order to lift the burden on your loved ones.

They provide services for any religious faith at their three funeral homes, church or any other location you may choose.

Cremation alternatives also are available.

Everhart-Bove’s selection of rental caskets or cremation caskets for services allow an alternative to casket purchase and burial following services. Patrons can choose from full services

with cremation, partial services with cremation or direct cremation.

Those who choose to have their services elsewhere still may purchase any funeral merchandise from EverhartBove Funeral Homes separately, such as caskets, vaults, markers, urns and more.

Shipping services are available when death occurs away from home. When your first call is to EverhartBove, this ensures that you will avoid paying a service charge to two different

funeral providers.

Included in their professional service charges is an application service in which the Everhart-Bove staff fills out all the necessary forms, such as the Veterans’ Administration complete with flag, marker applications and lump sum death benefit (if applicable), Social Security death notification. insurance benefits, victims of crime benefits and retirement account death notification.

Everhart-Bove Funeral Homes also hosts pet memo-

rial services with complete attention to pet cremation, urns, markers and services.

Everhart Memorials offers a complete line of cemetery memorials at the office located just across the street from the Richmond funeral home. They are available in bronze, granite and marble. They’ve been placing memorials in the Ohio Valley since 1977 with excellent quality and very competitive prices.

For information, call (740) 264-5252 or visit www.everhart-bovefuneralhomes.com.

Highland Woods Subdivision: Spacious lots, quiet surroundings

FOLLANSBEE — The Highland Woods Subdivision is conveniently located on Archer Heights between Weirton and Follansbee, only about 25 minutes from the Pittsburgh International Airport and Robinson Town Centre.

Spacious lots, ranging from a quarter acre to more than an acre, provide for quiet, private, wooded and picturesque surroundings.

The subdivision features all underground utilities, including cable, telephone and electricity.

It has been approved for annexation to the city of Follansbee.

Reasonable property taxes and substantial deed restrictions make it a desirable location for anyone in the market.

To reach Highland Woods Subdivision from state Route 2, south of the Market Street Bridge, turn onto Archer Hill Road and drive 1.2 miles.

For information, contact Ed DiPino, developer, at (304)748-8273 or by e-mail at edipino@comcast.net.

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Speaker Series bringing in nationally, internationally recognized names Staff Photo

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Clint Hill and Lisa McCubbin

Col. Mark Tillman

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Antonio and Jonna Mendez

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Capt. Richard Phillips

The growth we’ve experienced over the years is do to customers like you, who faithfully support our business.

We truly appreciate your loyalty and trust, and we will continue to do our best to serve you!

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GARY W. CAIN REALTORS & AUCTIONEERS

STEUBENVILLE — When organizers sat down to put together the Herald-Star, Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce Speaker Series, they had one goal in mind — to bring nationally and internationally recognized speakers to our community at a reasonable cost.

The four speakers who have appeared as a part of that series have certainly met that standard and have attracted many residents from across the Tri-State Area to the Steubenville High School auditorium.

The first event, which was held on Nov. 12, 2012, featured Clint Hill, the former Secret Service agent who protected first lady Jacqueline Kennedy, and Lisa McCubbin, co-author of Hill’s book “Mrs. Kennedy and Me.” The second presentation happened on April 9, 2013, and featured former CIA agents Antonio and Jonna Mendez. The efforts of Antonio Mendez to rescue six U.S. diplomats from Iran in 1980 were dramatized in the Academy Awardwinning film “Argo.”

That was followed by the appearance of Richard Phillips on April 3 of last year. Phillips’ ordeal at the hands of Somali pirates was the inspira-

tion for the film “Captain Phillips.”

The fourth presentation occurred on Sept. 11 and featured retired Col. Mark Tillman, a former commander of Air Force One, as well as a remembrance of the terror attacks of Sept. 11 and a salute to area first responders and military personnel, active and retired.

The series will resume at 7:30 p.m. April 16 in the Steubenville High School Auditorium. The name of the next speaker will be announced in the near future.

Major sponsors for the speaker series are the Herald-Star and The Weirton Daily Times, the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce, Franciscan University of Steubenville, Trinity Health System, Cattrell Cos. Inc., Eastern Gateway Community College and WTRF-TV. Special support is being provided by Bayberry House Bed and Breakfast, Piergallini Catering, Steubenville High School, Newbrough Photo and HertzThrifty Car Rental,

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Team Automotive offers customers best of everything in sales, service

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Team Automotive’s Ford-Lincoln dealership sits at the top of University Boulevard in Steubenville. It’s part of a 16-acre complex that includes sales, service and a body shop, as well as the adjacent Team Toyota dealership.

Team Automotive continues to expand its dealership to serve the Tri-State Area with the best customer service and widest selection of vehicles possible.

Team inventory is spread across a 16-acre complex at the top of University Boulevard in Steubenville and a newly completed expansion of 4 acres of retail lot space for 100 vehicles that finalizes the expansion of the Team General Motors sales and service facility in Wintersville.

According to owner Geary Teramana, “Since our family bought Biggio Ford, we have made a commitment to the Ohio Valley and our city, by offering the best of all our products. We refuse to remain stagnant. We are here to stay, and continue to update and invest in every area to provide state-of-theart facilities, certified technicians in our service departments, and the best diagnostic equipment currently available. Our experienced sales staff is knowledgeable and technologically capable. We will continue to offer our customers the best of everything we do, in both sales and service, in a clean, up-to-date,

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Team Toyota offers Toyota sales and service from its facilities along Brady Avenue, adjacent to Team Ford.

friendly atmosphere.”

As Team Automotive stores continue to increase inventory to meet customer needs, they also have needed to expand the work force to a total of 124 employees.

General Manager Steve Diomedi is proud to announce, “Team Toyota has always offered Certified Used vehicles, and now – we will be able to offer Ford and Lincoln, as well as Team GM Certified Used vehicles. This factory backing provides peace of mind for

our customers. Some even come with special financing. ” When you purchase a Certified Used car you have a complete vehicle inspection, 12month/12,000-mile comprehensive warranty and up to 7year/100,000-mile limited powertrain warranty, 24-hour roadside assistance and a history report on the vehicle.

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Team Chevrolet-Buick-GMC is off U.S. Route 22 at state Route 43 in Wintersville. Team GM recently saw a four-acre expansion allowing for retail lot space for 100 vehicles.

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Ryan Westling is Team Automotive’s multi-franchise director of service, committed to all areas of customer service.

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owner Mark Teramana works hard to make sure the service departments are well-equipped.

“With the most advanced service equipment available, and ongoing training provided for the certified service technicians in every department, we are able to provide the kind of service that keeps our customers coming back,” he said.

“For the body shop, we have already invested in new aluminum equipment and training to be able to service the all new F-150 and the aluminum body a sge.”

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grade, aluminum alloy in its body and bed, and, in order to keep that body in new condition after any accident, Team Automotive’s body shop is ready with the proper tools.

The recent renovation the Team GM Service Department includes new service writers and a team of Certified GM service technicians with three diesel mechanics. They have added heavy-duty racks, new diagnostic equipment and a new tire machine.

Along with technicians and equipment, Team GM has expanded hours from weekdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to be open Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Ryan Westling, Team’s multi-

franchise director of service, is committed to customer service in all areas.

Renovation plans on the drawing board will bring about a “new generation” facility at Team Toyota.

And, in order to protect the environment and decrease energy use, their “green” plan involves converting all locations to LED lighting technology.

Team Automotive continues to be a leader in business but to them, there is nothing more important than their families and their community.

Mark and Geary and the Teramana family want to thank all their past, current and future customers for the opportunity to be of service to them.

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Matthews Motor in its 91st year of serving area Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015

BRILLIANT — Joe Matthews has been working at his 91-yearold, family-owned automotive business since he was just a child, and he intends to keep Matthews Motor Co. as a mainstay in Brilliant for years to come.

“I started out just sweeping the sidewalk,” Matthews recalled. “We used to have gas pumps out here, and we would have to clean everyone’s windshields and check Shae Dalrymple their oil. There wasn’t A used 2011 Chevrolet Equinox awaits a new owner in front of Matthews Motor Co. in Brilliant, a business really any ‘self-service’ which has sat on Market Street for more than 90 years. The SUV features all-wheel drive, two-tone heated back then.” leather seats, a V-6 engine, remote starter, power seats, XM Radio, OnStar, power windows and locks and has Joe is the third generbeen driven about 49,000 miles. ation of the Matthews family to sit behind the desk at the dealership at 315 Market St., and five years ago, the nature of the business changed drastically.

The domestic automobile industry was in a state of upheaval in 2010 and like other area dealers, the Matthews Motor Co. lost its new dealership status as a General Motors dealer. Since 2010 the Matthews Motor Co. has reinvented itself as a used car dealer and doing aftermarket repairs.

“We do much more customer-paid service, and we carry much lower priced cars than we used to,” noted Matthews. “Just less new car related service.”

Matthews said these days there are typically around 20 used vehicles available in the lot.

The business was begun by his grandfather, Stanton Matthews, and great-uncle, William, in 1924. Initially known as the Matthews Brothers Garage, in 1950 Stanton’s son, Theodore, joined the business. Four years later Stanton bought his brother’s share and changed the name to Matthews Chevrolet. Stanton died in 1973, two years after Joe, his grandson, joined the company.

The business survived the Great Depression, even though only three new cars were sold in 1932, and World War II, when vehicle production was halted from 1942-45. During this period, the brothers owned and operated coal trucks, hauling whatever was needed to survive.

Matthews said one of the most important things he learned from his dad was “take care of your customers and they’ll take care of you.”

The six employees at Matthews Motor Co. have the experience to personally assist customers with their automotive needs when it comes to purchasing a quality used car or repairing the vehicle you already own.

The Matthews Motor Co. is located at 315 Market St. in Brilliant and is open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Mosti Funeral Home approaching 100 years of service to community

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STEUBENVILLE — For nearly 100 years, Mosti Funeral Home has helped area residents to plan their final arrangements and their families to honor their departed loved ones.

Established in 1917

by Eugene and Edith Mosti, the funeral home is proud of its wellearned reputation of caring, personal service and dedication to serving the families of the local area in the same manner, said Donald Mosti.

He and his son, David, said respect and integrity are the key principles that have guided them as they have overseen the funeral home’s operations over the years.

“Our mission is to serve families at their difficult time by providing professional, wellorganized, quality personal services at a moderate price,” Mosti said.

“A family’s customs, whether traditional or nontraditional, religious or nonreligious, we will ensure the family’s wishes will be honored.

The staff members at Mosti Funeral Home seek to ease families through this difficult decision-making

process.”

Mosti Funeral Home Inc. is a modern fullservice funeral home serving families of all faiths and traditions from two locations: Downtown at 321 S. Fourth St. and at the Sunset Chapel at 4435 Sunset Blvd., which opened in 1997.

The funeral home offers traditional funerals, cremations with viewing and funeral services, direct cremations, pre-need funeral planning and funding, cemetery monuments, pet cremations and a full line of pet urns, caskets and memorialization products.

Donald Mosti has been a licensed embalmer and funeral director for more than 60 years. He holds licensure in Ohio, West Virginia and Pennsylvania. His son, David Mosti, has been a licensed funeral director and embalmer for more than 30 years and is licensed in Ohio, West Virginia and Pennsylvania.

Both directors are active in the community and service organizations.

David’s son, Jared, has earned his license

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Robert Edward Murray has been elected as executive vice president of marketing and sales for Murray Energy Corp. and president of the American Coal Sales Co., officials have announced.

James R. Turner Jr., a 15-year contributor, was named vice president of engineering of Murray Energy.

B.J. Cornelius, a long-term employee, will remain Murray Energy’s senior vice president of marketing and sales and has been elected as vice president of American Coal Sales.

“This will allow Cornelius to continue his contributions and the excellent relationships that he has developed with our worldwide customers over decades for many more years,”said Robert E. Murray, chairman, president and chief executive officer

of Murray Energy.

“Rob Murray, a mining engineer with an MBA, has more than 20 years of experience, not only in coal marketing and sales, but also as a mine manager, superintendent, foreman and in engineering roles. He is very qualified for this position,” said Murray.

“Jim Turner, who has three degrees — two in engineering — has been a key contributor to Murray Energy for many years in finance and in other roles, in addition to engineering. He knows our business very well,” Murray added.

Murray Energy is one of the largest coal companies in the United States, producing approximately 66 million tons of underground mined bituminous coal per year and employing more than 7,500 people in six states.

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For four generations, Mosti Funeral Home has been guided by two very important principles — respect and integrity for clients. The Mosti family includes, from left, Jared, Donald, Justin and David Mosti. as a funeral director and embalmer, while David’s younger son, Justin, is still working through his schooling at the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science.

Jared and Justin are the fourth generation of the Mosti family to work at the family funeral home.

Jared is a graduate of Catholic Central High School and Franciscan University of Steubenville, while Justin is a graduate of Catholic Central and West Liberty University.

Mosti Funeral Home is a member of the Ohio Funeral Directors Asso-

ciation, the Belmont County Funeral Directors Association and the Ohio Embalmers Association.

David and Donald would like to thank the families who have entrusted the funeral home with the care of their loved ones over the years. The caring

and compassionate staff at Mosti Funeral Home is available to answer any questions concerning funerals, costs and pre-planning during a family’s time of need.

They can be reached at (740) 264-4767, and for information, visit www.mostifuneralhome.com.

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Colonial Heights: Newly renovated manufactured home community

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WINTERSVILLE — Colonial Heights is a beautiful, newly renovated manufactured home community located on Two Ridge Road in Wintersville. The community is set in a quiet and peaceful environment just minutes from schools, shopping plazas and major staples of the Ohio Valley.

Owned by UMH Properties Inc. since Sept. 12, 2012, Colonial Heights is one of 89 communities housing more than 15,200 home sites.

Many new upgrades have taken place at Colonial Heights in recent years. There are new street signs, entry signs, fencing, newly paved roads and much more.

After starting from scratch, the management started with a new office, new employees and have built new relationships with local contractors. The experienced maintenance staff takes pride in getting the lots prepped for the new homes being installed, and residents have often complimented the staff about roads being plowed and salted thoroughly in the morning before the daily commute to work.

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Colonial Heights manufactured home community is offering affordable double-wide three-bed, two-bath, air conditioned homes from 1,400- to 1,792-square feet. Potential residents have a choice of gas or electric homes and enjoy services such as free trash pick up, free use of an 8-by-10-foot Amish built shed and free use of the new community center and fitness facility. Single-wide homes are also available to rent or purchase. tion with how well the community is taken care of compared to previous years, according to Terri Prokorym, property manager. She said the dedicated team she works with is one of the biggest factors that sets Colonial Heights apart from similar communities.

Carla Greiner, office secretary, keeps office

operations running smoothly on a daily basis. Chris Sliwinski, regional manager, has played a vital role in the successful transformation of Colonial Heights.

Bob Van Schuyver, assistant vice president of sales, has been a huge part of this transformational success, Prokorym remarked.

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tures a community center that is absolutely free for residents to use. The center offers a weight room complete with Bowflex equipment, an elliptical machine and television, as well as a kitchen, a dining area and a conference room.

Residents can take advantage of a convenient place to host show-

ers, birthdays, graduation parties or craft shows. The community center is also used for various other gatherings such as “potluck” lunches, bingo nights, craft classes and more. The space gives residents a chance to get to know their neighbors as well as a chance to socialize with the office personnel in a non-business

environment.

Prokorym said very strict standards regarding resident requirements have helped clean up the community, resulting in a more safe and enjoyable place to live. Each individual must pass a background check. Financing is available to qualified buyers, and single-wide homes are available for rent or purchase.

In the next year, 20plus new homes will be delivered to the community. Colonial Heights also offers wholesale skirting, paint and sheds to residents with older homes to encourage them to bring their homes up to UMH standards.

Prokorym said “Taking Care of the Way You Live” is the motto for members of the community at Colonial Heights, and management will continue working to transform the vision of Colonial Heights from a concept to a lived reality.

Representatives of Colonial Heights will be showcasing their homes during the annual TriState Home and Garden Show, scheduled for March 20-22 at the Serbian-American Cultural Center on Colliers Way in Weirton.

For a free tour, call (740)275-4724 today.

Upper Ohio Valley Building and Trades Council helps to get it done

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The Upper Ohio Valley Building and Trades Council represents more than 4,800 craftsmen in the Tri-State Area, specializing in everything from roofing to plumbing.

If there’s a construction job to be completed, the craftsmen of the Upper Ohio Valley Building and Trades Council can get it done, according to Kyle Brown, vice president of the organization.

“We supply a trained and skilled work force for the majority of construction projects in the Ohio Valley,” said Brown, adding the organization has offices in Steubenville and Wheeling.

The organization’s reach encompasses several counties in the Tri-State Area, including Jefferson, Harrison, Belmont, Guernsey, Hancock, Brooke, Ohio, Marshall and Wetzel counties.

Those tradesmen in the organization include laborers, electricians, plumbers, pipe fitters, sheet metal workers, iron

workers, painters, brick layers, boiler makers, plasterers, masons, carpenters, millwrights, pile drivers, insulators, roofers and elevator contructors, said Brown. All workers are trained through three- to fiveyear apprenticeships, and the organization represents more than 4,800 craftsmen through various contractors, he added.

“Their (apprenticeship) includes both classroom and on-thejob training,” said Brown. “They can do anything from small residential construction to shopping malls, factories, power plants, mills, smaller and larger businesses and oil and gas sites.

They are all employed by signatory contractors.”

Brown said there are several benefits to hiring local, trained and skilled workers. “(Craftsmen) are all employed by signatory contractors,” he continued. “When you hire signatory contractors your construction dollars stay within the community. Those contractors provide a living wage, health care and adequate pensions, which also contributes to the community.”

Safety also is the focus of the organization, with contractors racking up hundreds of thousands of work hours completed with no injuries or mishaps, said Brown.

The headquarters of the Upper Ohio Valley Building and Trades Council locally is at 626 N. Fourth St., Steubenville, while there’s another office in Wheeling.

For information, call (740) 283-1429 or go to www.ovbts.us.

Bruzzese & Calabria: Lawyers with experience Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015

STEUBENVILLE — Bruzzese & Calabria is a full-service law firm, with experienced lawyers specializing in different areas of the law.

The law firm was founded more than 40 years ago by Samuel Freifield, Joseph J. Bruzzese Sr., William Wehr and Carl Moreland, some of the most respected members of the Jefferson County Bar Association at the time.

Attorney Frank Bruzzese said each of the attorneys at the firm concentrates on a particular area of the law. The firm’s attorneys are all born and raised in Jefferson County, and they have been representing local residents since 1975.

Other attorneys at the firm are Michael J. Calabria, Jane M. Hanlin, Emanuela Agresta and Jeffery J. Bruzzese.

“It doesn’t matter what legal issue you have, we can help you,” Frank Bruzzese said. “We tried to get the most experienced lawyers in all areas of the law under one roof.

Then each lawyer can concentrate on a specific area of the law.”

The firm specializes in personal injury, domestic relations, family law, business law, contracts and real estate transactions.

“We have lawyers whose expertise is not in TV ads. It is in the actual practice of law,” he said. “If you have to go to court, you can get a lawyer who has spent a lifetime in the Jefferson County court system actually trying cases. We spend time representing Jefferson County citizens in the Jefferson County court system with their problems. The hazard for clients today is to pick a lawyer based on TV ads, as opposed to word of mouth. Here you get a lawyer who is in the courtroom, where a lawyer belongs.”

Frank Bruzzese said the best way to pick a lawyer is word of mouth. He said persons should ask a rela-

Ohio Valley Metal Roofing: 72 years of steel experience

BRIDGEPORT — Located on National Road, Ohio Valley Metal Roofing is a full-line, metal roofing and siding manufacturer.

OVMR offers 19 color options in two different profiles. In addition, OVMR manufactures a full line of standard roofing accessories or custom trim work as well.

Ohio Valley Metal Roofing’s employees have a combined 72 years of steel industry experience, all with the former Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel.

“Let us use that experience to help you with your steel roofing and siding needs,” said owner Ben Bintz. “We complete most orders in one to two days, and we can deliver anywhere in the valley.”

OVMR is at 55562 National Road, Bridgeport, OH 43912.

Call Bintz at (740) 6093137 or toll free at (844) 297-9905. Building dimensions also can be emailed to to Ben at bbintz@ovmr.comcastbiz.net for a free quote.

tive or friend for a lawyer who did a good job for them in a similar case.

“You need a real lawyer if the problem is a courtroom case,” he said, whether it be an automobile injury case,

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breach of contract or a divorce. “Any type of case involving a lawsuit or trial needs a lawyer who has actually gone into the courtroom in your type of case.”

For non-courtroom matters, such as busi-

ness filings or contract writing or review, Frank Bruzzese said a client needs a lawyer with experience in the local business community.

“We have those lawyers.”

“Picking a lawyer is very difficult for the average person. You need to be very careful.

You have to do it by word of mouth and choose a lawyer who has done a good job, has been ethical and

honorable and charges a fair price. You need to have trust in that lawyer.”

The firm is located at 100 N. Fourth St., 10th floor, and can be contacted at (740) 282-5323 or bruzzeselaw.com.