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GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • WEEK OF WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2013 • 1B

Outgoing Clerk of Courts honored with retirement party BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON - Outgoing Ashtabula County Clerk of Courts Carol Mead was honored with a retirement party last Friday, Jan. 4. After 41 years of working in the Ashtabula County Clerk of Courts Office - including 21 of those years as Clerk of Courts - Mead retired on Friday, Dec. 28, 2012. Mead began as a filing clerk to the Clerk of Courts office. She was serving as chief deputy in the office when the opportunity arose to run for office, as the Clerk of Courts she was serving under was not running for re-election. During her career, she was witness to a sea change in technology and a tremendous increase in case load. Shortly after she became Clerk of Courts in 1991, after serving as Chief Deputy for 10 years, she replaced the manual docketing system where the staff would handwrite or type required data onto docket sheets with a state-of-the-art computer system, thus establishing the consolidated base shared by the three Common Pleas Courts and the lower Courts of Eastern and Western. As technology advanced, so did the Court View system, where today the public can view the court docket online. Mead also recalls when, for the longest time, the Auto Title Department was located in a small office directly

across the hall from the Clerk of Courts Legal Department on the second floor of the main courthouse. Mead, seeing the case load ever increasing, determined early on in her tenure as clerk that more room was required for both departments, so she designed from the floor up the current Auto Title Department - a “one-stop shop” at the corner of Walnut Street and North Chestnut Street in Jefferson. Like the Legal Department, the titling process needed to be more efficient, so Mead, in partnership with the Bureau of Motor Vehicles, managed the implementation of a computerized Auto Titling System, or ATPS. Mead said it’s hard to believe today, but at one time, before computers, a title was “typed up.” “Today, the citizens of Ashtabula County and all of the car dealers enjoy a very modern and efficient Auto Title Department that is even open on Saturday mornings,” Mead said. “On average, 40,000 title-related documents are processed annually.” As space is a rare commodity for the Clerk of Courts, Mead also converted the old Title Department into a filing room, complete with a bank for “space saver” electric filing storage systems and several work stations for the staff, title searches and general public. Mead said the Clerk of Courts office is extremely busy and complicated, processing

hundreds of documents a day and thousands of cases a year, ranging from civil, criminal, divorces and liens, as well as notaries, passports, Grand Jury and Court of Appeals. “I’m thankful I could do the job,” Mead said. “I love serving the public.” Mead said she will miss the opportunity to help people, which she feels has been the most rewarding part of serving as Clerk of Courts. She has fond memories of many people who have come and gone over the years and is very pleased that her chief deputy, Tami Pentek, was elected to carry on her work. “I don’t know of a public official who served the citizens of Ashtabula County who has been as superlative as Carol,” retired Federal Court Judge Thomas D. Lambros said. “She and her staff have brought the Clerk of Courts office into the 21st century.” Lambros said Mead has done a superb job, and he is

excited about her successor in Pentek. “We’re just so fortunate to have them as our public officials,” Lambros said. A number of other public officials attended the retirement party, including Commissioner Dan Claypool. “Carol’s been a great county representative as Clerk of Courts,” Claypool said. He said the county has a good replacement in Pentek, and the commissioners have pledged to help her in any way they can while she makes her transition. Mead and her husband John reside in Saybrook Township and she plans to remain active in the Ohio Clerk of Courts Association, her church, the Finnish American Heritage Association and the Democratic Party. She is looking forward to retirement and PHOTO BY STEFANIE WESSELL keeping in touch with all the wonderful people she has had Outgoing Ashtabula County Clerk of Courts Carol Mead the honor and privilege to was honored with a retirement party last Friday, Jan. 4. She is pictured here with new Clerk of Courts Tami Pentek. know and serve.

Ashtabula County Home Show returns March 1-3 BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers ASHTABULA TOWNSHIP - Spring and the Ashtabula County Home Show go hand in hand. The annual show will be held Friday, March 1, through Sunday, March 3, during normal mall hours at the Ashtabula Towne Square (Ashtabula Mall). Dozens of vendors are expected to participate, giving winter-weary residents lots of ideas and products to up-

date their home, yard and garden. Admission and parking are free. New things also will be at this year’s show. In its 24th year, the show is sponsored by the Ashtabula County Chambers of Commerce, Geneva Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Sue Ellen Foote said. Foote said the Chambers’ booth will offer daily drawings and door prizes, as well as multiple prize opportunities.

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ACMC welcomes first baby of 2013

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ASHTABULA – The first Ashtabula County baby of the new year arrived Jan. 2 at Ashtabula County Medical Center. JoElle Rose’Zay Schmeisser, of Ashtabula, was born at 1:15 p.m. to mom Nalisha Hunt and dad Joe Schmeisser. JoElle was delivered by ACMC OB/GYN Dan Lazarescu, MD, and was the first of five babies born in the first two days of 2013. Hunt said she is excited to have the first birth of 2013.

A-Tech Culinary Arts seniors Mackenzie Compton, Shelby Hazlinger, Joshua Neal, Crystal Schreiber, Taylor Brenneman and Beatrice Kellerman packed up more than 4,000 cans of food and other nonperishable food items and household sundries to be delivered to twelve A-Tech families who are experiencing hardship this holiday season. “It’s so important to reach out to help others,” Schreiber said. “No one should be without a big dinner at Christmas and it’s a really good feeling to know we helped.”

Holiday service events fill the cupboards for A-Tech families BY JAN PERALA A-Tech JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP - Throughout the month of December, students at Ashtabula County Technical and Career Campus (A-Tech) linked up to share the spirit of the season with the families of classmates who are experiencing hardship. Twelve ATech families, which collectively included 55 people and eleven children under ten, enjoyed a holiday feast with all the trimmings thanks to the altruism of A-Tech students. The effort included the annual Spirit Chain competition, which generated nearly a thousand dollars to purchase non-perishable food items to supplement the mountains of canned goods contributed to a concurrent Holiday Food Drive. Students purchased links in the Spirit Chains for a nickel each or six for a quarter as grade levels competed to create the longest chain.

By mid December, the colorful Spirit Chains stretched back and forth from wall to wall in the A-Tech cafeteria illustrating a level of contributions totaling $942.74. The junior class edged out the seniors by a margin of only 25 links to win the Spirit Chain competition with a chain stretching to 11,877 links. A school-wide food drive coordinated by Health Care Academy program students generated $4,432 containers of non perishable food items. Now the overflowing cupboards at the school are bare and that is all according to the plan for A-Tech students. “Twelve families of our classmates who were having a hard time at Christmas came in and picked up boxes and boxes of food,” Crystal Schreiber, a senior in the Culinary Arts program said. “It is so important to reach out to help others. No one should be without a big dinner at Christmas and it’s a really good feeling to know we helped.”

PHOTOS BY JAN PERALA FOR A-TECH

A-Tech Computer Networking & Electronic Technology students and their instructor Scott Basen (middle) hang the ever lengthening Spirit Chains which draped the ceiling in the school’s cafeteria before Christmas break. Each link in the chains represented a contribution to ATech’s school-wide Holiday Food Drive to help fill the cupboards of twelve A-Tech families who are experiencing need. The effort generated nearly a thousand dollars. Holding the ladder are Jason Herr (left) and Brandi Schmidt. Hanging the chains are Brian Santee and Lane Randolph.

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County News Three library directors get grants

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Three county library directors, Susan Hill-Andover, Andrew Davis-Grand Valley, and Mariana BranchKingsville, were at a recent directors’ meeting sharing news of grants received. Each of the three libraries were recipients of $3,000 grants from the Dorothy Louise Kyler Foundation in Toledo. The grants are being used for purchasing children’s books and other related materials for their respective public libraries in Ashtabula County.

2013 Point In Time Count Planning Meeting set for Jan. 14 On January 22, 2013, Ashtabula County’s Continuum of Care will be conducting the annual Point In Time (PIT) count. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires counts of sheltered and unsheltered homeless persons for those communities receiving McKinney-Vento funding through the Continuum of Care (CoC) Homeless Assistance Program. The PIT Count provides HUD with data needed to understand the number and characteristics of persons who are homeless (Sheltered or unsheltered) at one point-in-time in Ashtabula County. In order to successfully implement this project for Ashtabula County, a training and information meeting has been scheduled on Jan. 14. Location to be announced. Please mark your calendar. We need your help to make this a successful count! Who should participate in this training and the PIT count: • Any entity that provides Shelter, Transitional housing, Hotel/Motel assistance paid for by charities /government entities & Safe Havens in Ashtabula County must attend this training. • Any entity that works with the homeless and/or chronically homeless population. • Citizens of the community are welcomed to attend training and participate, too.

GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • WEEK OF WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2013 • 3B

Plant C EDA project receives approval to go out for bid JEFFERSON – On Jan. 2, more than a year after submitting the title documentation and plans for the pipe and pump replacement at Plant C, the Ashtabula County Port Authority (ACPA) received permission to proceed with their project from the Economic Development Agency. The $3.1 million project allows for the replacement of four water pumps, nearly 100 feet of water line and the electrical infrastructure that powers the pump station. “It has been a process, and there were a few hurdles along the way, but this was a team effort,” said Sean Ratican, executive director of the Ashtabula County Port Authority. “The Port worked in conjunction with the commissioners, Sherrod Brown’s office and the federal Economic Development Agency to move this project to the next step. The help and support of the Port’s board and local officials has been integral as we navigated the waters while seeking approval at the federal level to take the next step.” The permission to proceed was welcome news on the first workday of the new year, bringing a positive reaction from all three county commissioners. “As commissioners we have been working for several years to ensure a reliable source of water for the customers, businesses and the employees of the companies who depend on this water source to grow their businesses and secure the jobs. This approval to proceed is a critical step in that process,” said Commissioner Joe Moroski. “This is absolutely great news for Ashtabula County,” said Commissioner Peggy Carlo. “By receiving this EDA grant, this will secure jobs and open the door for immediate and future opportunities. We are extremely pleased with the cooperation and collaboration by all of the stake holders in obtaining this grant.” “I just want to thank the Port Authority and everyone who had a part in getting this grant. This project, and this grant, would not have been possible without the hard work of the Port, and the support of the local businesses that have worked with us every step of the way,” said Commissioner Daniel Claypool. “This project will really move the industry and economy of Ashtabula County forward. By renovating this pump station, we are taking a step forward in the redevelopment of this county. This is a good day for our county.” By replacing the water pumping infrastructure at Plant C, the ACPA is solidifying one of the county’s greatest economic development resources – raw water. The plant is permitted to draw 200 million gallons of raw water from the lake each day, a capacity that is one of the greatest

sources of raw water in the State of Ohio. “Approval on the ‘C’ plant project is great news. I know that there was a tremendous about of effort to get the approval. It shows the excellent support that the port and commissioners are demonstrating for infrastructure projects in support of manufacturing in Ashtabula County,” said Scott Strayer, site director at Cristal Global. “Praxair appreciates everyone’s efforts that have taken us to this point. A refurbished water pumping infrastructure will be a tremendous asset to current and future Ashtabula businesses who rely on a reliable source of raw water to create and sell their products,” said Andrew Zimmerle, On-site Business Manager for Praxair, Inc. The Ashtabula County Port Authority originally purchased the former coal fired power plant from First Energy, nearly six years ago through a partnership with Cristal Global and Praxair. The purchase was necessary to prevent the site from ceasing operations. Working in conjunction with the Ashtabula County Commissioners and the two manufacturers, the Port took ownership of the property, thus guaranteeing that water would flow from Lake Erie to the local manufacturers located in Ashtabula Township. “The Port purchased Plant C to ensure that more than 1,200 local jobs would be saved, and to acquire a valuable resource as we work to redevelop this county’s economy,” Ratican said. “The $1.55 million EDA grant, combined with the $1.55 million local match, will be used to replace aging infrastructure at the plant that dates back to the 1940s and ‘50s.” “Now that we have received permission to proceed to bid, we will finalize the plans and specs for the project, and take the last steps necessary to publish the bid documents,” he said. “The RFP will be out as soon as possible, and we hope to see a large number of local bidders. Not only will this project allow us to invest in the infrastructure necessary for manufacturing in Ashtabula County, but it will also allow us to put some local people to work during the winter months when construction projects are usually dormant.” The ACPA expects to release the bid documents later this month, and have proposals back in February, allowing the project to commence before the snow thaws. “There is some lead time in ordering a lot of the larger components, like the 36-inch pipe and electrical switch gear,” Ratican said. “But the permission to proceed to bid is the holiday gift we were hoping for. Now it’s time to go to work.”

Friends for Life to participate in 35th Annual Pro-Life Prayer Breakfast

— Submitted by Jill M. Valentic People for Life of Erie, Pa. Assistant Director will hold its 35th Annual Catholic Charities of Ashtabula County Pro-Life Prayer Breakfast on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013 with Ashtabula County’s Friends for Life members and friends again attending. Participating in the program this year will be Ashtabula’s own Sheila Jemison of “Double Portion” providing special music. The event will take place ASHTABULA COUNTY - Support and resources for at Erie’s Bayfront Convenlocal entrepreneurs are vital for the long-term viabiltion Center, a brand-new loity of the local economy. The Growth Partnership is cation for the Breakfast with proud to be a continued advocate of NEO Fund as they lots of room and lots of free continue to grow their portfolio of small businesses they parking. Tickets are on-sale have helped here in Ashtabula County. now. General tickets are $13 NEO Fund is currently accepting applications from and tickets for children ages entrepreneurs, both current and aspiring, in Ashtabula 3-12 are $7. There is no cost County, to be considered for small business loans. for younger children. The If you’re looking to start or expand your business in program will begin at 9 a.m. Ashtabula County, NEO Fund may be able to provide and conclude by 11:30 a.m. the coaching and/or capital needed to help you succeed. Doors will open at 8 a.m. NEO Fund makes loans to qualified entrepreneurs Come early and browse the up to $30,000, for up to five years, at competitive rates. displays of pro-life educational and promotional maTo qualify for a loan from NEO Fund, you must: terials. • Own a business in retail, restaurant, or profesSpecial guest speaker will sional services that has been in operation for five years be the highly acclaimed auor less, or be able to provide solid, detailed information thor and public policy expert about the intended business George Weigel. The topic of • Have a credit score rating of 550 or higher (equivahis speech will be: “Pro-Life lent to being able to get a $5,000 limit on a credit card) Challenges and Opportuni3. Provide both personal and professional references, ties in the Years Just including former employers and family members who Ahead.” Mr. Weigel is a Discan vouch that you will repay the loan 4. Be willing to tinguished Senior Fellow of prepare a business plan, give a convincing 200-word the Ethics and Public Policy pitch about your business plan and what you will do Center (EPPC) in Washingwith the loan 5. Attend monthly NEO Fund workshops ton, DC. He has been during the term of your loan awarded 15 honorary doctorIf you are interested in learning more about NEO ates, the papal Cross Pro Fund’s loan program, please contact Shelly Mullen at Ecclesia et Pontifice (the Shelly@NEOfundAC.org. highest papal award a lay-

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Ashtabula residents Sheila Jemison (on left) and Rita Sarell enjoy a hearty breakfast and fellowship at Erie, Pa.’s People for Life’s annual Pro-Life Prayer Breakfast attended yearly by members and friends of Ashtabula County Friends for Life. At the Saturday, Jan. 19th event, to be held for the first time at Erie’s Bayfront Convention Center, “Sister Sheila” of “Double Portion” will be providing special music. The speaker is highly acclaimed author and public policy expert George Weigel. Reserve a $13 ticket by contacting FFL President Crystal Latimer, 440-466-7441 asap. person can receive), and the Gloria Artis Gold Medal from the Republic of Poland. In 1994, Mr. Weigel was a

signer of the document Evangelicals and Catholics Together. It was written to spell out “the need for Prot-

estants and Catholics to deliver a common witness to the modern world at the eve of the third millennium.” Mr. Weigel is the author or editor of 21 books. He is perhaps best known for the bestselling, 1,000-page biography Witness to Hope: The Biography of Pope John Paul II. The book was originally published in English, French, Italian, and Spanish editions in 1999 and subsequently published in nine more languages. A documentary movie based on the book was released in 2001. Mr. Weigel and his work also figure prominently in a 2010 Citizens United documentary about John Paul II, Nine Days that Changed the World The movie, hosted by Newt and Callista Gingrich, includes a good deal of commentary by Mr. Weigel. Evangelical Catholicism, Mr. Weigel’s latest book will be published this January. Copies will be available to purchase and have autographed at the Breakfast along with copies of an earlier work, The Cube and the Cathedral: Europe, America, and Politics Without God. For tickets or information on the upcoming Candlelight Vigil January 20th or March for Life in Wash D.C. Jan. 25, contact FFL President Crystal Latimer of Geneva, 440-466-7441.

Education

GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • WEEK OF WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2013 • 4B

First Baptist Church performs pageant BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers

Mercy College of Ohio announces Honor’s List Toledo, OH - The following students were awarded honors at Mercy College of Ohio. To be named on the Dean’s List, a student must achieve a grade point average of 3.3 or higher and be enrolled for 12 or more credit hours. To be named on the Honor’s List, a student must achieve a grade point average of 3.3 or higher and be enrolled for 6-11 credit hours. To be named on the President’s List, a student must achieve a 4.0 GPA and be enrolled for 12 or more credit hours. Mercy College of Ohio is proud of its commitment to serve the Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan region with Bachelor of Science degree programs in Health Care Administration, * Human Biology/Pre-Med, Medical Imaging Completion and Nursing; Associate of Science degree programs in Cardiovascular Technology, General Studies, Health Information Technology, Nursing and Radiologic Technology; and Certificates in Emergency Medical Technician, Medical Coding, Ophthalmic Technology, Paramedic and Polysomnographic Technology.

Andover, OH Janice Woodard, Junior, BS Medical Imaging, Honors List

JEFFERSON - The Jefferson First Baptist Church performed its Christmas pageant on Dec. 23. Nancy Assenmacher directed the play, and Jim Blake acted as the Sunday School superintendent. The cast included: • Angels: Haley Borcicky, Sabrina Kimble, Avery Leonard, Gianna Nosse, Liam McCool, Becca Forbes, Jazmiene Colozza • Herald Angel: Keyarah Griffin • Magi: Troy Kelley, K.J. Griffin, Kenny Kelley • Sheep: Caleb Brais, Peanut Viers, Charlie Kimble, Emily Forbes, Ella Forbes • Shepherds: Rebecca Forbes, Dalton Shaffer, Anthony Collozza, Angelo Colozza, Noell, Joselyn Collozza, • Innkeeper: Jimmy Kimble • Mary: Khaila Lenay • Joseph: Tommy Steen • Registrar: Danielle Steen

Little angels: Gianna Nosse, Becca Forbes, Jazmience Colozza, Sabrina Kimble and Adinca Borcicky, with herald angel Keyarah Griffin in the back.

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RIGHT: Pictured in the top row, Innkeeper Jimmy Kimble, Mary, Khaila Lenay and Joseph, Tommy Steen. Registrar Danielle Steen in front.

Pictured in the top row, Innkeeper Jimmy Kimble, Mary, Khaila Lenay and Joseph, Tommy Steen. Registrar Danielle Steen in front. LEFT: Troy and Kenny Kelley and K.J. Griffin.

RIGHT: The lambs and shepherds.

Commissioners discuss 2013 revenues BY STEFANIE WESSEL Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON - The Ashtabula County commissioners and County Administrator Janet Discher talked about the 2013 budget and revenue projections during a work session on Thursday. Discher told the commissioners that the county looks as though it will end the year with $3.3 million in the general fund. However, she said

$500,000 of that amount is encumbered, which leaves a $2.7 to $2.8 million unencumbered balance. “I’m happy with anything in the high two’s,” Discher said. But Discher also told the commissioners that the county spent $19.5 million in 2012, but only took in $19.1 million, requiring $400,000 from the carryover. Revenue estimates for 2013 are only $18.8 million, Discher said. “To operate at the same

amount (as 2012), you’d have to take $700,000 of the $2.7 million just to keep the status quo,” Discher said. Commissioners then turned their attention to discussing what the lowest carryover figure they would be comfortable with going into 2013. They said $2 million would be the absolute lowest they could go, but they would prefer $2.2 million. Commissioner Joe Moroski said historically, the sales tax is not going to have another

SHOW New to the show this year will be a craft show. Interested people can sign up to have a craft booth during the show, and the registration costs for crafters and businesses is tiered. The prize opportunities this year for guests include four grand prizes valued at $250 each. Prizes include two $250 gift certificates that can be used at any of the Home Show exhibitors. Two $250 Ashtabula Towne Square gift certificate also

year like 2012, which was a good year. He was concerned about the unpredictability of the sales tax. “I think we are going to have a tough financial year this year,” Moroski added. “I hope I am wrong.” Discher said a new revenue estimate and certificate of resources will be available by the end of the month. The commissioners asked her to present a budget using the $2.2 million figure, to see what it would look like.

From page 1B will be given away. Ten $50 Ashtabula Towne Square gift certificates also will be awarded, as well as prizes from the exhibitors. For these prizes, there is only one entry per household, and people must be 18 years of age to enter. Many of the vendors also are expected to offer their own drawings for door prizes. Vendors located throughout the concord of the mall will include landscape displays, heating and cooling compa-

nies, siding and window displays, spas and more. “It is the biggest show in the county,” Foote said. People interested in outdoor and indoor projects will be able to find something at the Home Show, Foote said. She said guests will be able to talk to the vendors and ask questions. Foote also stressed the importance of people supporting their local businesses, which the Home Show gives them the opportunity to do.

“It showcases what we have here,” Foote said. The Home Show also is an opportunity for businesses to reach out to the consumers. All Home Show businesses will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win an advertising package with the Gazette Newspapers valued at $400. Businesses and crafters interested in participating this year may contact Sue Ellen Foote of the Geneva Area Chamber of Commerce at (440) 466-8694.

Agriculture

GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • WEEK OF WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2013 • 5B

Farm Bill extended and no cows went over the cliff, yet had planned on just putting it on a regular deprecation schedule. It should be noted that this deduction will revert back to $25,000 beginning in 2014. This legislation also extended the special 50-percent special depreciation allowance, also known as bonus depreciation, through the end of 2013. The bonus depreciation provision generally enables Farm Bill Extended and businesses to deduct half the No Cows went over the cost of qualifying property in Cliff, Yet the year it is placed in service. The Taxpayer Relief Act Bonus Depreciation is now includes a nine-month partial scheduled to be eliminated for farm bill extension. This the 2014 tax year. helped calm consumers who Want to learn more? were up in arms over the po- AGRICULTURAL I co-wrote a more in depth tential that milk prices could AGENT COMMENTS paper on this legislation for have increased to $7 to $8 per gallon in grocery stores. This by David Marrison Section 179 & Bonus De- OSU Extension and this arwould have been a reality if OSU Extension Agent preciation Measures Ex- ticle can be accessed at: http:ohioagmanager.osu.edu. this extension was not added tended in because the milk subsidy islation. Congress will now Internal Revenue Code The complete American Taxprogram would have reverted have until October 1 when the Section 179 allows farms and payer Relief Act of 2012 can be at: http:// back to an antiquated 1949 new fiscal year begins to pass other businesses to write off accessed parity-based price support for- a more typical five-year Farm small amounts of annual in- www.govtrack.us/congress/ mula. This would have in- Bill. Many expect the key com- vestments in capital assets, bills/112/hr8/text. Closing Comments creased milk prices to close to ponents of last year’s farm bill such as machinery, in the year To close today’s column, I $40 per hundredweight, more proposals — an end to direct of purchase in lieu of deprecithan double the current milk payments, new crop insurance ating the investment over a would like to share a quote price farmers receive. programs and cuts in nutrition number of years. The 179 de- from Winston Churchill who This legislation also ex- initiatives — to be included in duction was reverted (in- stated, “We contend that for a tended $5 billion worth of gov- the new legislation. At any creased) back to the old 2010/ nation to try to tax itself into ernment subsidies for com- rate, it will make for an inter- 2011 level of $500,000 for 2012 prosperity is like a man standmodities such as corn and soy- esting farm bill negotiation in and 2013. This is a huge in- ing in a bucket and trying to beans. It should be noted these 2013. centive given that up until this lift himself up by the handle.” direct payments were targeted legislation was passed the Have a good and safe day! for elimination during the 2012 limit was $139,000 and Federal Estate Tax David Marrison is Assofarm bill discussions this past This legislation perma- it would have dropped to year. The Senate passed a nently maintains the federal $25,000 in 2013. Since this bill ciate Professor and Extension farm bill extension in June but exemption for gifts and estates was not passed until the final Educator, Agriculture & the House never voted on its at $5 million instead of drop- hours, the increase to Natural Resources, Ohio own version, leading to a stale- ping to $1 million. This $500,000 for 2012 will most State University Extension. mate which ended with the amount will also be indexed for likely not help farmers unless Mr. Marrison can be reached 440-576-9008 or partial extension being passed inflation and includes the they had purchased equip- at last week in the fiscal cliff leg- transfer of the unused exemp- ment in excess of $139,000 and marrison.2@osu.edu Hello, Ashtabula County! The United States Congress worked overtime over the New Year’s Holiday to pass the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012. There are a few provisions of this legislation which are important to our local agricultural community. Today, I would like to examine these provisions.

tion of a deceased spouse to the surviving spouse. It should be noted that this legislation included the word “permanent.” This is significant as many fiscal agreements made by Congress since 2001 have contained a phase out date. The top rate to tax amounts in excess has increased from 35 percent to 40 percent. But for many this was an acceptable compromise since it was scheduled to drop to $1 million with the excess taxed at 55 percent in 2013. This portion of the legislation should allow many farm families to sleep easier as they make plans to transition their farm businesses to future generations.

Pesticide Re-certification Sessions planned for Northeast Ohio The OSU Extension offices in northeast Ohio would like to remind farmers who need their private pesticide applicators license renewed by March 31, 2013 that six re-certification sessions will be held in four locations for Northeast Ohio. These sessions will be on January 11 in Medina, January 18 in Williamsfield (two sessions), February 1 in Parkman (two sessions), and February 26 in Perry. Each of the sessions will offer re-certification in CORE and All Categories. A pre-registration fee of $35 is required for each location. Registration for each location is due eight days prior to the re-certification session. The registration deadlines will be strictly adhered and late registration fee will be $50. All registrations will be taken by the Geauga County Extension office. For more information about these programs, please contact the Geauga County Extension office at 440-834-4656.

The local Natural Resource Conservation Service to conduct outreach meetings in Ashtabula and Lake Counties The local Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) office will be conducting outreach meetings in Ashtabula and Lake Counties in the near future. The meetings will be informal and will help build awareness of NRCS, our technical services, and Farm Bill programs. This includes funding opportunities that are available for eligible agricultural producers. The focus of the meetings will be to reach out to people that may not have heard of NRCS before and the services we provide. We would like to invite historically underserved groups including African Americans, Hispanics, Asian Americans, American Indians, the disabled, and women to attend. Other groups of people are new and beginning farmers, limited resource farmers, organic farmers, or farmers who grow specialty crops. If you do not fall within one of these groups, don’t worry NRCS meetings are always open to all residents of the county. The Ashtabula County Meeting will take place at 2pm on Wednesday January 23rd, 2013 at the USDA Service Center located at 33 Grand Valley Ave. Orwell, OH 44076. The Lake County Meeting will take place at 2 p.m. on Thursday January 24th, 2013 at the Lake County Soil and Water Conservation District office located at 125 East Erie St. Painesville, OH 44077. If you can’t make it to the meeting, but are still interested in how NRCS can Help People Help the Land feel free to call or stop by our office at anytime to find out more. If you need an accommodation for the meeting, or to RSVP please contact the NRCS office at 440-437-5888.

TREASURER'S NOTICE OF RATES OF TAXATION FOR 2012 FOR COUNTY PURPOSES: 5.160

CHILD WELFARE (169 BOARD)

1.750

CHILDREN SERVICES

0.600

MENTAL HEALTH (648 BOARD)

1.967

GENERAL FUND

0.543

DEBT

1.000

SENIOR SERVICES

11.020

THE TAX BOOKS FOR THE FIRST HALF 2012 COLLECTION WILL BE OPEN FOR PAYMENT OF TAXES ON THURSDAY JANUARY 3, 2013 AND WILL CLOSE ON WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 20, 2013.

Pursuant to Law I, Dawn M. Cragon, Treasurer of Ashtabula County, Ohio, do hereby publish notice of the rates of taxation for the tax year 2012 as provided by ORC §323.08. The number of dollars and cents levied on each $1,000 of tax valuation of property listed within said County for the Tax Year 2012 is as follows:

TOTAL COUNTY FOR LOCAL PURPOSES: See table below - Rates expressed in dollars and cents on each one thousand dollars tax valuation.

SCHOOLS

TOWNSHIP LEVIES

CORPORATIONS

AMB

LIBRARY

ORWELL

DISTRICTS

REC DIST

Cemetary

Park

Cemetary

Park

2012 TOTAL TAXING DISTRICTS

A-TECH

TOTAL

FIRE

SERVICE

TWP

1.50

2.00

PERM

TAX RATE

51.99

54.08

62.39

51.16

52.76

63.26

54.69

66.77

79.87

1.18

61.92

67.29

85.41

1.18

54.34

58.93

76.71

1.18

57.81

62.72

80.71

1.18

47.01

58.31

71.07

3.50

48.48

49.82

78.35

3.50

51.14

55.98

80.34

49.33

50.54

58.14

48.03

49.95

73.62

45.18

47.40

61.16

45.87

50.49

75.25

41.95

53.13

67.83

49.31

56.08

80.09

0.42

49.52

50.12

79.12

0.64

0.42

46.72

48.98

79.43

0.64

0.42

50.31

50.92

81.06

3.50

48.63

49.94

77.55

2.25

51.10

53.01

75.77

ROAD

1 ANDOVER TWP-PV SCH

11.02

35.93

4.11

40.04

0.51

6.98

2 ANDOVER VILL-PV SCH

11.02

35.93

4.11

40.04

0.51

3 ASHTABULA TWP-BUCKEYE SCH

11.02

45.31

4.11

49.42

1.24

4.91

1.00

11.10

18.25

1.18

4 ASHTABULA TWP-ASH AREA CITY

11.02

50.85

4.11

54.96

1.24

4.91

1.00

11.10

18.25

5 ASHTABULA CITY-CITY SCH

11.02

50.85

4.11

54.96

0.24

7.31

2.00

9.31

11.02

50.85

4.11

54.96

0.24

7.31

2.00

9.31

6 ASHTABULA CITY-BUCKEYE SCH

11.02

45.21

4.11

49.32

0.24

7.31

2.00

9.31

7 AUSTINBURG TWP-GENEVA SCH

11.02

50.74

4.11

54.85

2.00

5.98

1.00

8.98

8 AUSTINBURG TWP-JEFF SCH

11.02

52.73

4.11

56.84

2.00

5.98

1.00

8.98

9 CHERRY VALLEY TWP-PV SCH

11.02

35.93

4.11

40.04

2.58

1.00

1.50

10 COLEBROOK TWP-GV SCH

11.02

48.01

4.11

52.12

4.00

2.73

1.50

12 CONNEAUT CITY-CITY SCH

11.02

37.63

4.11

41.74

14 DENMARK TWP-JEFF SCH

11.02

15 DENMARK TWP-BUCKEYE SCH

11.02

45.31

4.11

49.42

2.98

2.70

1.71

7.39

16 DORSET TWP-JEFF SCH

11.02

52.73

4.11

56.84

4.50

1.98

3.50

9.98

2.25

17 GENEVA TWP-GEN SCH

11.02

50.74

4.11

54.85

0.30

4.90

3.49

8.69

3.50

0.64

20 GENEVA CITY-CITY SCH

11.02

50.74

4.11

54.85

0.30

8.70

3.50

21 GENEVA-ON-THE-LAKE VILL-GEN SCH

11.02

50.74

4.11

54.85

0.30

10.78

22 HARPERSFIELD TWP-GEN SCH

11.02

50.74

4.11

54.85

2.70

4.48

1.00

8.18

24 HARTSGROVE TWP-GV SCH

11.02

48.01

4.11

52.12

3.00

4.98

2.40

10.38

25 JEFFERSON TWP-JEFF SCH

11.02

52.73

4.11

56.84

3.18

2.80

2.00

26 JEFFERSON VILL-JEFF SCH

11.02

52.73

4.11

56.84

1.50

64 KINGSVILLE TWP-ASH SCH

11.02

50.85

4.11

54.96

3.18

5.50

0.50

4.00

13.18

27 KINGSVILLE TWP-BUCKEYE SCH

11.02

45.31

4.11

49.42

3.18

5.50

0.50

4.00

13.18

28 N KINGSVILLE VILL-BUCKEYE SCH

11.02

45.31

4.11

49.42

29 LENOX TWP-JEFF SCH

11.02

52.73

4.11

56.84

4.18

2.80

2.00

8.98

31 MONROE TWP-CONN SCH

11.02

37.63

4.11

41.74

4.18

5.50

4.00

13.68

32 MONROE TWP-BUCKEYE SCH

11.02

45.31

4.11

49.42

4.18

5.50

33 MORGAN TWP-JEFF SCH

11.02

52.73

4.11

56.84

0.55

9.00

35 ROCK CREEK VILL-JEFF SCH

11.02

52.73

4.11

56.84

0.55

36 NEW LYME TWP-PV SCHOOL

11.02

35.93

4.11

40.04

3.48

5.00

1.50

9.98

37 NEW LYME TWP-JEFF SCH

11.02

52.73

4.11

56.84

3.48

5.00

1.50

9.98

2.25

62 NEW LYME TWP-GV SCH

11.02

48.01

4.11

52.12

3.48

5.00

1.50

9.98

2.25

38 ORWELL TWP- GV SCH

11.02

48.01

4.11

52.12

1.92

2.06

1.50

5.48

2.25

39 ORWELL VILL- GV SCH

11.02

48.01

4.11

52.12

0.92

0.50

2.25

40 PIERPONT TWP- PV SCH

11.02

35.93

4.11

40.04

3.18

5.00

2.50

63 PLYMOUTH TWP- BUCKEYE SCH

11.02

45.22

4.11

49.33

2.28

5.50

42 PLYMOUTH TWP- ASH AREA SCH

11.02

50.85

4.11

54.96

2.28

43 PLYMOUTH TWP- JEFF SCH

11.02

52.73

4.11

56.84

2.28

45 RICHMOND TWP- PV SCH

11.02

35.93

4.11

40.04

3.58

46 ROME TWP- GV SCH

11.02

48.01

4.11

52.12

0.98

4.50

2.50

7.98

47 ROME TWP- JEFF SCH

11.02

52.73

4.11

56.84

0.98

4.50

2.50

7.98

65 ROAMING SHORES- MORGAN TWP-JEFF SCH

11.02

52.73

4.11

56.84

0.55

2.50

3.48

5.50

2.20

66 ROAMING SHORES - ROME TWP-JEFF SCH

11.02

52.73

4.11

56.84

0.98

2.50

3.48

7.00

67 ROAMING SHORES- ROME TWP- GV SCH

11.02

48.01

4.11

52.12

0.98

2.50

3.48

7.00

48 SAYBROOK TWP- ASH AREA-ASH SCH

11.02

50.85

4.11

54.96

0.30

7.50

13.41

49 SAYBROOK TWP-ASH CITY-ASH SCH

11.02

50.85

4.11

54.96

0.30

7.31

2.00

9.31

50 SAYBROOK TWP-ASH CITY-ASH SCH-H T LIB

11.02

50.85

4.11

54.96

0.30

7.31

2.00

9.31

51 SAYBROOK TWP- GEN SCH

11.02

50.74

4.11

54.85

0.30

5.61

52 SHEFFIELD TWP-ASH AREA SCHOOL

11.02

50.85

4.11

54.96

2.18

2.50

53 SHEFFIELD TWP- JEFF SCH

11.02

52.73

4.11

56.84

2.18

54 SHEFFIELD TWP- BUCKEYE SCH

11.02

45.31

4.11

49.42

55 SHEFFIELD TWP- CONN SCH

11.02

37.63

4.11

56 TRUMBULL TWP- LEDGEMONT SCH

11.02

50.20

57 TRUMBULL TWP- GEN SCH

11.02

58 TRUMBULL TWP-JEFFERSON SCH

4.11

56.84

11.33 0.85

2.70

LIBRARY

REC

0.00 11.35

11.35

8.23

1.71

AMB

4.00

7.08 0.00

2.98

CORP

2.25 6.63

0.63

7.26

1.14

7.39

8.70 1.50

1.55

13.83

7.98 1.50

0.00

4.00

13.68

0.43

2.50

12.48

0.43

2.50

3.48

4.98

2.00

1.55

5.18

1.10

8.53

0.75

50.81

56.60

81.09

0.75

53.88

59.10

83.14

1.00

56.45

61.34

80.16

1.00

49.22

60.82

74.62

1.00

43.10

54.94

67.72

50.44

55.43

79.09

50.03

51.54

66.44

6.28

8.88

4.50

50.40

61.21

75.12

2.25

51.40

57.79

82.59

2.25

54.03

59.39

82.47

2.25

54.07

55.43

63.29

52.10

56.83

80.09

50.60

52.47

75.37

1.00

47.00

49.22

71.87

1.00

1.00 2.00

Tax Dist.

4.50

2.25

6.88

2012

ALL OTHER

GENERAL

52.73

DEBT

2012 EFF. RATE

R RE S . AG R.

SCHOOL

2.00

IMP.

EFF. RATE

SCHOOL

0.34

ROAD

ORWELL

SCHOOLS

0.34

GENERAL

TOTAL

COUNTY

68 ASHTABULA CITY-CITY SCH-H T LIB

CEMETERY

AMB

47.84

49.94

72.87

11.68

51.66

55.37

62.74

3.50

11.28

47.61

58.93

71.63

5.50

3.50

11.28

54.93

59.54

77.26

5.50

3.50

11.28

51.61

56.38

79.14

6.08

47.95

49.60

57.14

2.25

48.95

50.95

73.37

2.25

50.45

55.31

78.09

7.70

2.25

52.63

57.90

81.29

0.70

7.70

2.25

53.32

58.22

81.29

0.70

7.70

2.25

51.81

53.86

76.57

0.62

56.94

62.12

80.01

0.62

53.57

58.32

76.21

0.62

57.04

62.11

80.21

0.62

50.97

52.80

79.90

1.42

1.00

0.43

5.61

1.00

1.50

5.06

4.00

7.50

13.41

0.50

4.50

9.68

53.25

57.89

75.66

2.50

0.50

4.50

9.68

49.93

54.73

77.54

2.18

2.50

0.50

4.50

9.68

46.96

58.36

71.12

41.74

2.18

2.50

0.50

4.50

9.68

46.60

48.69

62.44

4.11

54.31

1.98

5.00

1.00

7.98

3.50

39.71

44.80

76.81

50.74

4.11

54.85

1.98

5.00

1.00

7.98

3.50

46.85

48.44

77.35

11.02

52.73

4.11

56.84

1.98

5.00

1.00

7.98

3.50

49.50

54.60

79.34

59 WAYNE TWP-PV SCH

11.02

35.93

4.11

40.04

3.58

4.00

3.00

2.00

12.58

54.02

56.21

63.64

60 WILLIAMSFIELD TWP - PV SCH

11.02

35.93

4.11

40.04

4.32

5.37

1.50

2.00

13.44

53.43

54.02

64.50

61 WINDSOR TWP- GV SCH

11.02

48.01

4.11

52.12

3.98

4.00

4.50

2.50

14.98

53.80

55.64

78.12

0.25

1.00

The Ohio Revised Code Section 323.121 imposes a penalty of ten percent on real property taxes which have not been paid by the closing date, on all general and special assessments.

Taxes remaining delinquent for one year after certification will be subject to foreclosure proceedings. The County Prosecutor is required by law to collect delinquent taxes by foreclosure action and Sheriff’s sale.

Failure to receive a real property tax bill does not excuse failure or delay to pay any taxes, special assessments, or other charges shown on such bill or avoid any penalty, interest or charge for such delay-Section 323.13 O.R.C. Contact the County Treasurer at ( 4 4 0 ) 5 7 6 3 7 2 7 for aid in obtaining a proper tax bill prior to the closing date. Real property on which taxes are delinquent at the closing of the second half are certified delinquent on the tax duplicate, and will be advertised.

Complaints as to valuation must be filed with the Board of Revision. Complaint forms for this purpose may be obtained by any taxpayer upon request. All complaints must be filed with the County Auditor by March 31, 2013. When checks received for payment of taxes are not paid on presentation to the bank, the taxes will be restored to the duplicate without further notice and penalty and interest will be added.

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Auto Repair Ethics In the automotive world, industry associations and professional licensing organizations are very committed to high ethical standards. That is why, at Rt. 20 Auto Essentials, all of our technicians are ASE Certified. Yet some people are still uncomfortable with automotive service and repair. Here, communication is key. At Rt. 20 Auto Essentials, we will explain the work recommended for the maintenance of your vehicle and the pitfalls of putting this work off. It's like going to the doctor. If the doctor is using medical terminology and takes a lot of basic medical knowledge for granted, we have a hard time following their train of thought. We understand it can be like that with your automotive service advisor as well. They are familiar with most things automotive, and may forget you don't know a PCV from an ECM. If you don't understand what your doctor's talking about, ask some questions. If you don't understand what your Service Advisor is talking about, ask some questions. Let's go back to those ethical standards. When we hear a repair recommendation, we always ask ourselves, "Is this really necessary?" Well, here's the industry standard: If an auto technician tells you that a repair or replacement is required, it must meet one of the following criteria: 1. The part no longer performs its intended purpose 2. The part does not meet a design specification 3. The part is missing For example, if you take your car in for a grinding noise when you step on the brakes, you may just think you need new brake pads. After the inspection, the technician says that you have a cracked rotor and need to replace it. If you tried to get him to just put new pads on, he would say that if you didn't want to replace the rotor, he would ethically have to refuse the repair. To just put pads on a cracked rotor would have been very wrong. The brakes could have failed at any time – they needed to be repaired, not just have a band-aid slapped on them. Now, looking at something not so serious, as a NAPA Auto Care Center, Route 20 Auto Essentials may suggest repair or replacement if: 1. The part is close to the end of its useful life - just above discard specifications or likely to fail soon 2. Address a customer need or request - such as a better ride or increased performance 3. Comply with maintenance recommended by the vehicle's manufacturer 4. The technician made recommendation based on informed experience Of course, Route 20 Auto Essentials has the burden of making ethical recommendations and properly educating their customers. For the customer, if you are uncomfortable with a recommendation, ask some questions or have the technician show you the problem. More information is always a good thing. At Route 20 Auto Essentials (located at 3110 N. Ridge Rd. W. [Rt. 20], Ashtabula, Ohio 44004), we install quality replacement parts. Give us a call at (440) 998-0221 to schedule an appointment.

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For the Record Conneaut Police • At 2:55 p.m. Dec. 26, a State Street resident reported a fraud. • At 3:20 p.m. Dec. 26, a noninjury traffic accident was reported on West Main Road. • At 4:59 p.m. Dec. 26, a noninjury traffic accident was reported on I-90 near the 240 mile post.

Streets. • At 2:30 a.m. Jan. 2, a domestic altercation was reported on Buffalo Street. • At 7:40 a.m. Jan. 2, a Mill Street resident reported that an adult provided his juvenile daughter with alcohol. • At 11:02 a.m. Jan. 2, a noninjury traffic accident was reported on Mill Street.

• At 5:05 p.m. Dec. 26, a Broad Street resident reported harassing phone calls.

• At 1:49 p.m. Jan. 2, a domestic altercation was reported on West Main Road.

• At 5:41 p.m. Dec. 26, an assault was reported on Sandusky Street.

• At 3:08 p.m. Jan. 2, a Main Street resident reported harassing phone calls.

• At 5:50 p.m. Dec. 26, a State Street resident reported harassing phone calls.

• At 3:23 p.m. Jan. 2, a noninjury traffic accident was reported on West Main Road.

• At 6:58 p.m. Dec. 26, a Main Street resident reported a custody dispute.

• At 4:16 p.m. Jan. 2, an unwanted male reported at a Hayward Avenue residence. was directed to leave by Police.

• At 10:26 a.m. Dec. 27, a noninjury traffic accident was reported in the area of Main and Mill Street. • At 4 a.m. Dec. 28, an unwanted male reported at a Broad Street residence was directed to leave by police. • At 7:15 a.m. Dec. 28, several trailers were reportedly entered at the Fish and Game Club on Keefus Road. • At 11:52 a.m. Dec. 28, a Harbor Street resident reported threats. • At 6:51 p.m. Dec. 28, a Broad Street resident reported that someone had tampered with the door knob on his residence. • At 1:53 a.m. Dec. 29, Ruben S. Soto was arrested for trespassing after trying to gain access to a female friend’s Chadman Street residence. Soto had been told on numerous occasions that he was no longer welcome at the home. • At 11:27 a.m. Dec. 29, a Fifield Avenue resident reported a fraud. • At 3:25 p.,m. Dec. 29, Scott C. Marcy was arrested on Main Street for a no-bond warrant through the Conneaut Municipal Court. He was booked into the jail facility. • At 3:42 p.m. Dec. 29, a vehicle lost control on the icy roadway and struck a stop sign in the area of Maple Avenue and Center Road. • At 7:45 p.m. Dec. 29, three Cleveland residents were arrested and booked into jail after throwing cell phones and tobacco onto the grounds of the Lake Erie Correctional Institution. • At noon Dec. 30, a non-injury roll-over traffic accident was reported on I-90 near the 241 mile post. • At 1:26 p.m. Dec. 30, a Broad Street resident reported that someone had dumped sand in the gas tank of his vehicle overnight. • At 7:48 p.m. Dec. 30, a domestic altercation was reported on Furnace Road. • At 9:33 p.m. Dec. 30, an altercation between neighbors was reported at Highland Place Apartments. • At 5:48 a.m. Dec. 31, an assault was reported on Main Street. • At 11:58 a.m. Dec. 31, a domestic altercation was reported on Sandusky Street. • At 8:22 p.m. Dec. 31, an intoxicated Michael Monroe was arrested on West Main Road for disorderly conduct by public intoxication after an altercation with his girlfriend. He was transported to the jail facility and booked in. • At 10:12 p.m. Dec. 31, a domestic altercation was reported on Buffalo Street. • At 10:54 a.m. Jan. 1, a West Main Road resident reported that his television had been stolen some time in the last three days. • At 4:46 p.m. Jan. 1, a noninjury traffic accident was reported in the area of Main and Mill

• At 7:33 p.m. Jan. 2, a noninjury traffic accident was reported on Daniels Avenue. • At 10 p.m. Jan. 2, a Broad Street resident reported harassing phone calls. • At 10:26 p.m. Jan. 2, a Dean Avenue resident reported harassing phone calls.

Jefferson Police January 6 Police were dispatched to North Market Street in reference to a possible theft. The female complainant said a red pickup truck pulled out of East Ashtabula Street with a load of metal. She was concerned of scrap theft and estimated the value of the metal to be around $125. January 7 5:30 p.m. Police were dispatched to South Market Apartments in reference to an assault. A man and woman got into a fight over possible stolen money. The woman accused the man of stealing the money and according to the man punched him in the mouth, causing his lip to bleed. The man’s girlfriend also was hit after he went outside. 4:00 p.m. Police were dispatched to Bi-Lo where they spoke with a man in reference to a fraud through Western Union. The man said he had just sent money to a consumer Payday Loan and they were ripping him off. He was on the phone with the company and police spoke to a man with a heavy accent who said they could not give the man the loan without money because of his credit. After he sent an initial payment, they stated they needed more. Police advised the man that it might not be a real company and they were scamming him.

Sheriff’s Department Dec. 29 Fortney Road in Windsor Township. Deputies responded to a party on Fortney Road. The complainant, a father of two of the attendees, believed underage drinking was going on. Deputies reported seeing approximately 100 people drinking, yelling and smoking, some of whom were climbing in and out of windows. No one the deputies spoke to had an ID card, and they suspected them of being underage. The owner of the residence said she had some friends over for a get together, but more people started coming as word of the party spread. She said the people brought the alcohol and that she had only invited people over 21. Deputies broke up the party and disposed of the alcohol. Charges are under review for the underage guests. Jan. 3 Austin Road in Geneva Township. At around 12:24 a.m., a deputy pulled over a vehicle for a traffic violation. The deputy saw the driver trying to palm two transparent prescription bottles. The deputy suspected they contained

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narcotics, and a field test confirmed one bottle contained suspected marijuana and the other suspected meth. While being handcuffed, the 23-year-old male suspect escaped and ran into the woods. He was followed by the canine partner and subdued. During the drive to the jail, deputies noticed he smelled like chemicals. He was questioned and led them to a mobile home at the Woodlawn Trailer Park that had a drug lab set up. The 49year-old owner was arrested.

Ashtabula Police December 24 05:02 a.m. E. 15th St./Columbus Ave. A report of criminal mischief was reported. 06:29 a.m. - block of 1100 W. 44th St. A suicide attempt was reported. 07:40 a.m. - block of 1400 W. 4th St. Caller reports an unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. 11:08 a.m. Block of 8600 W. Prospect Rd. Children services requested a welfare check. 12:19 p.m. - US 20/Station Ave. Traffic stop. One arrest made. 12:33 p.m. - block of 1100 W. Prospect Rd. Theft. 12:41 p.m. - block of 3200 Fox Dr. A report of a stolen vehicle was received by the owner. 12:51 p.m. - block of 7100 W. 59th St. A vehicle theft was reported. 03:59 p.m. - block of 1000 W. 44th St. Caller reports an attempted suicide. 03:54 p.m. - block of 1200 Tivision Pl. A disturbance was reported. 06:25 p.m. - block of 1400 Union Ave. Found property. 09:01 p.m. - block of 1000 W. 38th St. A report of a hit skip private property accident was received. 09:34 p.m. - block of 9200 E. 5th St. Missing person. December 25 02:19 a.m. - block of 5800 Main Ave. Medical mental. 07:50 p.m. - block of 5200 Lake Ave. A damage to a window was reported. 09:35 p.m. - block of 5700 West Ave. A drunken argument happened on Christmas evening. December 26 12:18 a.m. - W. 19th St./Ohio Ave. Traffic offense. 01:39 a.m. - block of 2500 w. 8th St. A threat of a suicide was received. 05:12 a.m. - block of 1600 Walnut Blvd. Suspects fled vehicle and it was towed. 09:47 a.m. - block of 5000 Benefit Ave. A report of a theft was received. 10:26 a.m. - block of 3100 Glover Dr. A report of an assault was received. 02:17 p.m. - block of 3800 Ann Ave. Burglary. 04:34 p.m. - block of 4100 Station Ave. Caller reports a sexual assault to a child. 05:42 p.m. - block of 7400 E. 16th St. caller reports a disturbance. 10:25 p.m. - block of 1700 Blue Jay Cir. A caller reports a burglary. December 27 12:19 a.m. - block of 1400 W. 17th St. Domestic violence was reported. One arrest made. 01:12 a.m. - Union Ave./W 19th St. A disturbance was reported. 03:52 a.m. - block of 1600 E. 45th St. A burglary in process was reported. One arrest was made. 10:46 a.m. - block of 9300 Westhore Dr. A burglary was reported. 11:08 a.m. - block of 3100 W. 55th St. A subject with a knife stabbing her son in progress was reported. 02:37 p.m. - block of 4900 Cornell Ave. A burglary was reported. 05:19 p.m. - block of 2000 E. 45th St. A fraud was reported. 07:05 p.m. - block of 1700 W. 19th St. A shoplifting theft was reported. 07:41 p.m. - block of 1100 W. Prospect Rd. A shoplifting theft was reported at Rite Aid. One ar-

rest was made. 09:00 p.m. - block Hiawatha Ave. Reports fired. 10:21 p.m. - block Union Ave. A burglary ported.

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December 28 05:01 a.m. - block of 4200 Birchwood Ave. A suspicious vehicle was reported. 05:23 a.m. - block of 4100 Ann Ave. A suspicious vehicle was reported. 06:34 p.m. - block of 3200 W. 48th St. A report of a disturbance was received. A male was arrested for aggravated disorderly conduct. 08:53 p.m. - block of 1100 Walnut Blvd. A juvenile female was arrested on her warrant through juvenile court. 11:39 p.m. - Park Ave./W. 44th St. A traffic stop was conducted and two occupants were arrested. December 29 01:01 p.m. - block of 4700 Topper Ave. Caller reports juveniles in a vacant garage. 02:28 p.m. - W. 35th St./Station Ave. Caller reports five juveniles in a vacant house. 05:52 p.m. - block of 3200 Altman Ct. Vandalism. 05:59 p.m. - block of 3200 W. 48th St. Caller reports a disturbance. 06:48 p.m. - block of 1100 W. 44th St. Inmate medical. 09:17 p.m. - W. Prospect Rd./ Strong Ave. Operator license, DUS. 11:54 p.m. - Lake Ave./Park Ave. A traffic stop resulted in an arrest. December 30 12:33 a.m. - block of 5800 Main Ave. Drug arrest. 02:54 a.m. - block of 1000 Meadowlane Dr. A report of a disturbance was received. 03:55 a.m. - block of 4000 W. 58th St. A report of a theft was received. 09:37 a.m. - block of 1100 W. 44th St. Departmental Information. 10:26 a.m. - block of 8200 E. 11th St. Caller reports theft from auto. 03:18 p.m. - Walnut Beach Dr./Walnut Beach An incident of drug abuse was reported. 05:15 p.m. - block of 3200 Glover Dr. Domestic assault. 06:58 p.m. - block of 1500 W. 29th St. A missing juvenile was reported. 07:14 p.m. - block of 4600 Valleyview Blvd. A disturbance resulted in two arrests. 07:31 p.m. - block of 1900 Lambros Ln. A report of suspicious activity was received. 11:02 p.m. - block of 5300 Main Ave. A report of a male calling 911 after having been told to call non emergency number was received. 11:39 p.m. - W. 9th St./Michigan Ave. A female was arrested for OVI. December 31 12:29 a.m. - block of 1200 W. 48th St. Unruly juvenile. 02:28 a.m. - block of 1100 Bridge St. A man was arrested and apprehended by K9 Basco after breaking into Briquettes Smokehouse on Bridge Street. 10:28 a.m. - block of 1900 Thistlewood Ct. Theft. 12:21 p.m. - block of 1200 Norwood Dr. Report of a theft. 01:45 p.m. - block of 1600 E. 47th St. Caller reports a burglary. 03:33 p.m. - block of 3700 Ashbrook Dr. Report of an accident. 06:15 p.m. - US 20/ Homewood Dr. Report of a warrant. 07:12 p.m. - block of 1100 W. 44th St. Unruly juvenile. 10:14 p.m. - block of 1900 Lambros Ln. An assault was reported. Forcible entry made. January 1 01:31 a.m. - block of 1900 Lambros Ln. A disturbance was reported. 12:45 p.m. - block of 1000 Seymour Dr. Caller reports an unruly juvenile. 04:43 p.m. - block of 1400 W. 4th St. A report of an unauthorized

Geneva Police Monday, January 7 5:26 p.m. Id suspicious female on 100 block of East Main Street 1:51 a.m. Counterfeit bill on 100 block of West Main Street

12-29 8:58 AM - East Main Street Alarm Drop 12-30 8:01 PM - State Park - Assist Pymatuning Park Ranger

Sunday, January 6 11:35 a.m. Unwanted female on East Main Street

01-02 2:25 PM - Andover Twp. - Assist State Highway Patrol

Saturday, January 5 7:13 p.m. Theft on 100 block of East Union Street 7:08 p.m. Found debit card on North Eagle Avenue 2:05 p.m. Suspicious person on 100 block of East Main Street 1:47 p.m. Train jumpers east of North Broadway 5:56 a.m. Possible entry of garage on 800 block of Millwood

01-03 9:50 AM - East Main Street Private Property Crash 10:50 AM - Gates Street Domestic 1:20 PM - Public Square - Private Property Crash 2:00 PM - Andover Twp. - Assist ACSO

Friday, January 4 12:43 p.m. Unwanted person on East Main Street 9:26 a.m. Crash with no injuryies on 1100 block of South Broadway Thursday, January 3 3:22 p.m. Accident with injury on Route 53 and West Maple Avenue 3:13 p.m. Large amount of needles found on South Broadway 2:24 p.m. Garage fire on 3100 block of Spencer Drive 3:02 a.m. Intoxicated person in Subway Plaza Wednesday, January 2 5:23 p.m. Suspicious person on 400 block of Blaine Street 4:47 p.m. Harassing phone calls on East Main Street 4:30 p.m. Severed gas line on 4500 block of Austin Road 10:52 a.m. Crash without injury on South Broadway Tuesday, January 1 4:00 p.m. Vicious dog in yard on 600 block of South Broadway 4:33 p.m. Open burn complain on 200 block of North Broadway 3:02 p.m. Possible sick raccoon on Route 84 12:07 p.m. Loose dog by Circle K 9:25 a.m. Missing Juvenile on Swan Street

Orwell Police Dec 30 1:29 pm - Assist The Ohio State Patrol on Rt 45 9:30 pm - Assist ACSO on Fortney Rd Dec 31 11:38 pm - Assist The Ohio State Patrol on Morris Rd Jan 2 1:45 am - Theft from motor vehicles on Grand Valley Ave East 11:45 am - Theft from Chaffee Dr Jan 3 2:50 pm - Domestic dispute on E Main St 6:30 pm - Property damage on Penniman Rd 9:20 pm - Disturbance on Dorsey Ave 9:50 pm - Drug abuse instruments arrest on W Main St Jan 4 2:17 pm - Suspicious activity on Penniman Rd 9:50 pm - Emotionally disturbed person on S Maple Ave Jan 5 12:50 am - Assist Roaming Shores Police Department on Rome Rock Creek Rd 12:30 pm - Theft complaint taken on S Maple Ave 9:00 pm - Animal complaint taken on E Main St

Andover Police 12-24 2:58 PM - Station Street Domestic 10:10 PM - Chestnut Street Assist Fire Department 12-25 1:17 AM - Andover Twp - Assist ACSO 8:54 AM - Parker Drive - Alarm Drop 10:00 PM - East Main Street Alarm Drop 12-26 3:40 PM - East Main Street Private Property Crash

01-04 4:03 PM - East Main Street Civil Dispute 01-06 5:51 PM - Maple Street - Civil Dispute 6:43 PM - Station Street - Suspicious Activity

Jefferson EMS 12/23 00:44 Fall Victim (NO INJURY) Patient Refused Care 12/23 11:48 Fall Victim (NO INJURY) No Treatment Required 12/23 12:15 General Medical Transported 12/23 18:01 Public Assist Standby Only 12/23 22:56 Pediatric Medical Transported 12/24 10:22 Psychiatric/Behavioral Transported 12/24 18:25 Public Assist Canceled 12/25 02:38 General Medical Patient Refused Care 12/25 03:18 General Medical Transported 12/25 10:38 Back Pain (NonTraumatic) Transported 12/25 16:26 General Weakness Transported 12/25 19:36 Assault (Not Sexual) Transported 12/26 06:04 Nausea/Vomiting No Treatment Required 12/26 16:53 Chest Pain Transported 12/26 20:41 Poison/Overdose Transported 12/27 08:22 Dizziness Transported 12/27 12:37 Respiratory Distress/Difficulty Breathing Transported 12/27 13:42 General Medical Mutual Aid Given - No Transport 12/28 03:01 General Medical Transported 12/28 06:28 Respiratory Distress/Difficulty Breathing Transported 12/28 07:43 Respiratory Distress/Difficulty Breathing Transported 12/28 09:01 Fall Victim (NO INJURY) Patient Refused Care 12/28 17:16 General Medical Patient Refused Care 12/28 17:17 Public Assist Patient Refused Care 12/29 16:41 Respiratory Distress/Difficulty Breathing Transported 12/29 17:10 Abdominal Pain (non-Traumatic) Transported 12/30 06:10 Respiratory Distress/Difficulty Breathing Transported 12/30 09:45 Hemorrhage/Laceration Transported 12/30 11:46 Psychiatric/Behavioral Transported 12/30 18:38 Abdominal Pain (nonTraumatic) Transported 12/31 20:17 Public Assist Treated and Released 12/31 23:51 Public Assist Canceled 01/01 07:32 General Medical Transported 01/01 22:13 General Medical Transported 01/02 16:00 Abdominal Pain (nonTraumatic) Transported 01/03 11:17 General Medical No Treatment Required 01/03 12:40 Back Pain (Non-Traumatic) Transported 01/03 13:46 MVA (WITH INJURY) Transported 01/04 03:08 Respiratory Distress/ Difficulty Breathing Transported 01/04 09:20 Back Pain (Non-Traumatic) Transported 01/04 13:34 Public Assist Canceled 01/04 15:26 Diabetic Problem Transported 01/04 16:58 Abdominal Pain (nonTraumatic) Transported 01/05 12:06 Vomiting Transported

For the Record Asht abula Ashtabula County Cour t News

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community control, intensive supervision for the first six months, basic supervision for the remainder of the two years of community control. NEOCAP program. The defendant will be subject to unannounced urinalysis. Defendant is ordered to pay all court costs. No mandatory fine. No restitution. The defendant is granted eleven days credit. Bond is terminated.

Ashley M. Phillips November 29: The court finds the defendant guilty of the lesser included offense as charged under count one of the indictment, theft, a misdemeanor of the first degree. It is ordered that the defendant be confined in jail for a period of thirty days for the conviction of theft. The remainder of the sentence imposed is suspended and the defendant is placed on unsupervised probation of one year on the condition that the defendant remain law abiding and pay the court costs. No fine or restitution is ordered. The court costs shall be paid within one year. Bond is terminated.

Brian K. Culbertson

November 30: The defendant has previously entered a plea of guilty to one count of deception to obtain dangerous drugs. Order: The defendant shall serve two years under intensive supervision. The defendant shall successfully complete the six month NEOCAP program. The defendant shall submit to drug and alcohol evaluation. The defendant shall submit to drug and alcohol testing. The defendant’s right to operate a motor vehicle in the State of Ohio is suspended for six months. The defendant shall pay a fine of two hundred dollars. The court costs are assessed against the defendant. The defendant shall Samuel S. Moore be responsible for his medical and dental expenses during his November 20: The defendant previously entered a plea of time in the NEOCAP facility. Bond is canceled. guilty to one count of burglary, a felony of the third degree, and one count of theft, a felony of the fourth degree. Order: The Clarence Helaire November 19: The court finds that the defendant has en- defendant shall serve a stated term of twenty four months for tered an Alford plea of guilty to and has been convicted of the one count of burglary and eighteen months for one count of lesser included offense as charged under count one of the in- theft. The sentences will be served concurrently. The offender dictment, aggravated assault, a felony of the fourth degree. may be subject to a period of three years post release control. Sentence: Two years community control. Two hundred dollar There is insufficient evidence to document restitution. No fine fine. Basic supervision for two years. The defendant will be is imposed. The court costs are assessed against the defensubject to unannounced urinalysis and shall submit to a men- dant. Bond is canceled. The defendant is granted 138 days of tal health assessment, anger management classes and have jail because of time spent in custody. no contact with the victim or his family. The defendant is or- DeAndre Alan Platt dered to pay all court costs. Bond is terminated. November 15: The defendant moved to withdraw the former plea of not guilty to the charge in the indictment and entered a Robert E. Crandall November 28: The defendant has previously entered a plea written plea of guilty to count one of the indictment, having of guilty pursuant to North Carolina v. Alford to one count of weapons while under disability, a felony of the third degree. It conspiracy to trafficking in marijuana with forfeiture specifi- is the order of the court that the defendant’s plea of guilty to cation two as charged in count two of the indictment, a felony count one of the indictment is accepted by the court. Order: of the third degree. Order: The defendant shall serve a stated Count one, eighteen months incarceration in prison for the conterm of twenty four months for one count of conspiracy to traf- viction of having weapons while under disability. The defenficking in marijuana. The defendant may be subject to a period dant will be subject to a period of three years post release conof three years post release control. The defendant’s right to trol. The defendant has two hundred twenty six days of jail operate a motor vehicle in the State of Ohio is suspended for time credit. No fine was ordered. Bond is canceled. six months. The mandatory fine is waived. The court costs are Travis W. Hayford assessed against the defendant. Bond is canceled. Credit is November 21: The counsel for the defendant moved to withgranted for one day because of time spent is custody. draw the former plea of not guilty to count one of the indictment, aggravated possession of drugs, a felony of the fifth deRandy D. Simmons November 9: The court finds that the defendant has been gree. Order: The court finds that the defendant’s plea of guilty convicted of count one of the indictment, illegal assembly or to count one of the indictment aggravated possession of drugs possession of chemicals for the manufacture of drugs, a felony is accepted by the court and entered as record. The defendant of the third degree. Order: Count one, two years incarceration who has been accepted as a post conviction drug court particiin prison. Defense counsel shall prepare a motion to waive the pant shall be sentenced to two years community control, intenmandatory $5,000 fine. The defendant’s driver’s license shall sive supervision with the condition he enter the NEOCAP and be suspended for six months. Credit is granted for seven days. drug court programs. The defendant’s drivers license will be suspended for six months. No fine is imposed, costs of this Bond is canceled. matter are assessed against the defendant. Bond is canceled.

James D. Richardson

November 30: This cause came on for a final probable cause hearing on a complaint for violation of community control. Order: The defendants community control is revoked and the defendant is sentenced to one year incarceration in prison for the conviction of aggravated possession of drugs a felony of the fifth degree under count one of the indictment and with said sentence to run concurrently with the sentence imposed by Lake County Ohio Court of Common Pleas. The defendant shall be subject to post release control for a period of up to three years. The defendant is granted one hundred sixteen days jail credit. The defendant executed an affidavit advising he has no income due to his current incarceration and the fine and court costs are waived.

Bryan D. Robinson

Charles S. Hall, Jr. November 20: The defendant has previously entered a plea of guilty to one count of illegal assembly or possession of chemicals for the manufacture of drugs, a felony of the third degree. Order: The defendant shall serve two years under basic supervision. The defendant shall submit to drug and alcohol evaluation. The defendant shall submit to testing for drugs and alcohol. The defendant shall comply with all other terms of supervision set fourth in the standard conditions of supervision. The defendant’s right to drive a motor vehicle in the State of Ohio is suspended for six months. The mandatory fine is suspended. The motion to waive court costs is overruled and the costs are assessed against the defendant. Bond is canceled. The defendant is granted ten days because of time spent in custody.

November 29: The court finds that the defendant has en- Dwayne Nicholson November 26: The court finds that the defendant entered tered a plea of guilty to and has been convicted of the offense as charged under count one of the indictment, illegal assembly or a plea of guilty to and has been convicted of the lesser inpossession of chemicals for the manufacture of drugs, a felony of the third degree. The defendant is sentenced to two years

Michael P. Harrison and Tammy J. Pifer, both of Jefferson Raymond J. Waldo and Aubrey L. Hoprich, both of Conneaut

Edward D. Roman November 28: Counsel for the defendant moved to withdraw the former plea of not guilty to the charge in the indictment and entered a written plea of guilty to count of the indictment petty theft a misdemeanor of the first degree. Pursuant to plea negotiations the State of Ohio has agreed to dismiss count one of the indictment. It is the order of the court that the defendant’s plea of guilty to count two of the indictment petty theft a misdemeanor of the first degree and lesser included offense under count two of the indictment is accepted by the court and entered of record and the presentation of the evidence by the prosecutor, the court finds the defendant guilty of the said offense. The court finds the defendant has been convicted of count two of the indictment. Sentence: Count two, for the conviction of petty theft six months in jail with said sentence to be suspended. The defendant will also be placed on one year unsupervised probation with the following conditions. The defendant shall obey the laws of the State of Ohio and the United States. The defendant shall become gainfully employed. The defendant shall be banned from the the Giant Eagle grocery store for one year. The defendant shall pay restitution in the amount of $30 to Giant Eagle. If the defendant violates the condition of his supervision he will be required to serve six months in jail. A fine of one hundred dollars for which judgment is rendered and execution may issue. Bond is canceled.

Ashtabula County Sheriff’s Department Dec. 29 Fortney Road in Windsor Township. Deputies responded to a party on Fortney Road. The complainant, a father of two of the attendees, believed underage drinking was going on. Deputies reported seeing approximately 100 people drinking, yelling and smoking, some of whom were climbing in and out of windows. No one the deputies spoke to had an ID card, and they suspected them of being underage. The owner of the residence said she had some friends over for a get together, but more people started coming as word of the party spread. She said the people brought the alcohol and that she had only invited people over 21. Deputies broke up the party and disposed of the alcohol. Charges are under review for the underage guests.

Jan. 3 Austin Road in Geneva Township. At around 12:24 a.m., a deputy pulled over a vehicle for a traffic violation. The deputy saw the driver trying to palm two transparent prescription bottles. The deputy suspected they contained narcotics, and a field test confirmed one bottle contained suspected marijuana and the other suspected meth. While being handcuffed, the 23-year-old male suspect escaped and ran into the woods. He was followed by the canine partner and subdued. During the drive to the jail, deputies noticed he smelled like chemicals. He was questioned and led them to a mobile home at the Woodlawn Trailer Park that had a drug lab set up. The 49-year-old owner was arrested.

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Christopher D. Covert and Mary L. Cardona, both of Kingsville

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Boys Basketball

Falcons turn it on against Liberty

PV 37, warren JFK 27 Lakeside 92, Geneva 47 Fairport 70, GV 55 Lakeside 67, Solon 65 BY BYRON C. WESSELL Girard 79, Jefferson 75 Gazette Newspapers Edgewood 57, PV 52 JEFFERSON – The Kirtland 63, Conneaut 45 Jefferson Falcons junior varsity girls basketball team started hot against Girls Basketball 6th Grade the Liberty Leopards in SSP 66, Saint Martin De Porres 52 33-21 win. Jefferson Basketball their Madison 84, South 12 built a quick 5-0 lead early Jefferson 34, on in the first quarter as Riverside 48, Jefferson 42 Mathews 11 Emily Smock and Raquel North 52, Geneva 46 Jacob Butler (10), Fularz each scored two PV 54, Conneaut 24 Nathan Jacobs (9), points for the Falcons and Euclid 54, Riverside 35 Owen Blanchette (5), Shawna Dull added a free Berkshire 48, Lakeside 35 Tyler Messenger (4), throw. However, Liberty Ledgemont 42, Edgewood 37 Zach Bean (2), would close out the quarGrand Valley 54, Conneaut 47 Brandon Strang (2) ter on a 6-0 run to take a Madison 61, West Geauga 41 and Andrew Vance (2). 6-5 lead as the two teams Geneva 57, Edgewood 7 Maplewood 18, combined for eleven points Badger 49, SJP 26 Jefferson 11 in the opening quarter. Kirtland 59, Jefferson 51 Jacob Butler (5), Sabrina Francis, Meryl Conneaut 54, Edgewood 46 Brandon Strang (3), Schor and Samantha Grand Valley 35, Ledgemont 33 Andrew Vance (2) and Renzenbrink each scored Bristol 68, Lakeside 44 Owen Blanchette (1). two points in the quarter Harvey 48, Perry 47 for Liberty. Sade Burnett aided the comeback with three steals for the Leopards. Jefferson got back on track in the second quarter as they outscored Liberty 16-5 in the second quarter. Jefferson took a AKRON - Ohio Division of Wildlife will host several 21-11 lead into halftime free workshops in 2013 where attendees will become cer- behind big quarters from tified Passport to Fishing instructors. All workshops are Deana Comp and Kaycee scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Wildlife District Fusco. Comp provided the Three, 912 Portage Lakes Drive, Akron. Falcons seven points and Dates are as follows: 1/31, 3/15, 4/7, 4/20, 7/17 and 10/17. four steals in the quarter, Workshops are free but pre-registration is required as while Kaycee Fusco added seating is limited; call Ken Fry, Division of Wildlife at five points and three re(330) 245-3030. Participants will be required to partici- bounds. Sarah Brook and pate in a background check. Lindsey Becker each added By becoming certified instructors, attendees will help two points in the quarter connect students with the outdoors. Resources available for Jefferson as they went to instructors include grants, equipment, brochures, and up ten going into the training. break. Meryl Schor and Passport to Fishing was developed by the U.S. Fish & Samantha Renzenbrink Wildlife Service and adopted by the Recreational Boating each scored two more and Fishing Foundation. Workshops teach volunteers the points for the Leopards in basics of fishing and how to run a four-station fishing pro- the second quarter, but gram with a fishing event. These instructors then go back they could not match the to their communities, with a written curriculum and train- Falcons offense. Marcy ing aids, to teach youngsters and beginning anglers the Dykes added a free throw basics of fishing. and picked up two reRead more about Ohio’s Passport to Fishing Program bounds and two steals. at www.wildohio.com Both teams would score six points in the third quarter as Jefferson mainWANTED ... GOOD HOMES FOR LOVABLE PETS! tained their ten point lead

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Shawna Dull runs a play for the Jefferson Falcons junior varsity basketball team during a game against Liberty. up 27-17. Kaycee Fusco, Raquel Fularz and Lindsey Becker each scored two points for the Falcons in the third quarter. The Leopards received baskets from Amy Mikulich, Courtney Weimer and Samantha Renzenbrink. The Falcons would go on to win the game 33-21 after limiting the Leopards to only four points in the final quarter. Marcy Dykes scored all four points for Liberty in the final quarter. Emily Smock provided the Falcons with four points in the final quarter to go with two steals. Lindsey Becker added a basket to go with two rebounds. Jefferson improved to 5-4 on the year and 2-2 in the AAC. Liberty fell to 5-7 on the year and 1-4 in the AAC. Deanna Comp and Kaycee Fusco led the Falcons in scoring with seven points apiece in the game.

Deanna Comp, Tiffany Terry, and Raquel Fularz run an inbound play during a junior varsity game against Liberty.

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Winners of the Conneaut Lodge 256 Elks Hoop Shoot to advance to district shoot

Hannah Clark 1st, Hailey Slocum 2nd, and Elizabeth Eddy Eric Woods 3rd, Patrick Kantola 1st, and Alex Kennedy 3rd, were some of the winners during the recent Conneaut 2nd, pose with their trophies after the Conneaut Lodge Elks Hoop Shoot. Lodge Elks Hoop Shoot.

Payton Walker 2nd, Samantha Maenpaa 1st, and Tully Nathan Lower 3rd, Jacob Schreiber 2nd, and Erik Taylor 3rd pose with their trophies after placing in the Heinonen 1st were the top three boys winners for their Elks Hoop Shoot. age bracket at the Elks Hoops Shoot.

Lakeside Swimming Out-Touched by Willougby South Lakeside men’s swimming lost an 82-80 heart breaker to Willoughby South action at University School Saturday afternoon. The meet was decided in the final event of the afternoon- the 400 freestyle relay- as the school with the winning 400 free relay team would emerge victorious for the meet. Two Lakeside relay teams in lanes 3 and 5 sandwiched South’s team in lane 4. Lakeside was winning in the first two legs of the race, however, Willoughby closed the gap and clinched the victory. Lakeside Men are 3-1 this season. Chip Ranck continued his super season and came in first in every individual event including 100 backstroke 1:04.62. Later in the meet he broke the Lakeside school record in his 500 yard freestyle with a time of 5:36.98. Other top finishers on the men’s side include a first place finishes by Tyler Emerson in the 50 freestyle with a time of 27.92 and Dylan Ackley in 100 freestyle with a time of 1:03.31. The women lost to South 136-40, but had personal bests by Courtney Smith in the 200 IM, Gabriella Novak in the 200 IM and a strong outing by Malynda Russell in the 50 free with a time of 29.29 in a close second place finish. Lakeside Women are 1-3 this season. Lakeside returns to the pool Friday, January 11th away against Riverside at the Madison YMCA.

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Jordyn Paneto 2nd place, Kately Weahkee 3rd place and Shannon Zappitelli 1st place, were the top three girls winners for their age bracket at the Elks Hoop Shoot.

Nick Morris 3rd, Ethan Knight 1st and Blaine McLaughlen 2nd, pose for a picture after placing in the Conneaut Lodge Elks Hoop Shoot.

Dragons too much for Eagles BY BYRON C. WESSELL Gazette Newspapers GENEVA – The Lakeside Dragons varsity basketball team took the momentum earned in the junior varsity game and used it to defeat the Eagles 92-47. The Dragons started relatively slow as they scored 18 points in the first quarter and only 15 points in the second quarter. The Dragons then turned thing up in the second half despite already having an 18 point lead and scored 29 points in the third quarter and 30 points in the fourth quarter. The Dragons went up 18-7 after one quarter of action as Kyle Downs led the way with seven points, including a three-pointer. Tristan Bradley and Nick Meola each added four points, while Emonte Parks tacked on three points for the Dragons. Geneva tried to counter with a three by Eric Juncker and baskets by Vern Thompson and Ron Varckette. However, the Eagles were already down eleven going into the second quarter. The Dragons only scored 15 points in the second quarter but were able to hold the Eagles to only eight points as they increased their lead to 18 points. The Dragons received balanced scoring in the second quarter as seven players found the scoreboard. Will Anderson hit a three pointer to go with four rebounds. Also scoring in the quarter for the Dragons were Kyle Downs, Tristan Bradley, Marcell Ballenger, Jaeden Jones, Emonte Parks and Nick Meola. Odero Ajamu contributed four rebounds and a block for the Dragons and Lorenz Sistrunk picked up a pair of steals. Geneva again found themselves outscored in the second quarter as Travis Blake and Matt Mackynen each scored three points and grabbed three rebounds. Vern Thompson scored the only other basket for the Eagles as they

went into halftime down 33-15. Lakeside increased their lead in the third quarter as Sayvaughn Morgan, Kyle Downs and Emonte Parks filled the stat sheet. Sayvaughn Morgan shook early foul trouble and put up five points, three rebounds, three steals and an assist in the third quarter. Emonte Parks led the Dragons in scoring with 12 points in the third quarter to go with a pair of assists. Kyle Downs tacked on six more points for the Dragons and Chad McAfee and Odero Ajamu each added a basket. The Eagles were able to match their first half numbers with 15 points in the third quarter but still found themselves doubled up by the Dragons at 62-31. Dan Camplese scored five points in the quarter, including a three pointer. David Smalley also hit a three-pointer for the Eagles. The Eagles got baskets from four other players in the quarter, but Brandon Kovach, Vern Thompson, Ron Varckette and Travis Blake only combined for eight more points. The Dragons would run away with the game in the fourth quarter as they went on to win 92-47. Lorenz Sistrunk made the most of his playing time in the fourth quarter as he picked up seven points, seven rebounds and three quarters. Jahmiel Ballenger also had a big quarter as in roughly two minutes he was able to score six points. Jaden Jones turned it on in the fourth quarter as well with nine points, including a threepointer Odero Ajamu added four fourth quarter points, while Jerel Lower and Emonte Parks each added a bucket. The Eagles put up 16 points in the fourth quarter as Zac Sweat led the way with six points. Dan Camplese added five more points, including his second three pointer of the game. Matt Mackynen and Ron Varckette each added two points and Travis Blake hit a free throw in the loss for the Eagles.

Emonte Parks scored a game high 19 points in the win for the Dragons and Kyle Downs finished with 16.Dan Camplese led the Eagles in scoring with ten points all of which came in the second half.

PHOTOS BY BYRON C. WESSELL Vern Thompson defends for Emonte Parks, of Lakeside, defends the Geneva Eagles during Dan Camplese, of Geneva, during a a recent game against Lakeside. recent PAC match-up.

The Lakeside Dragons set up on defense during a game against Geneva. The Dragons defense consists of Will Anderson (3), Kyle Downs (2) and Nick Meola (33). Number 40 for the Eagles is Matt Mackynen.

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