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South Koreans honor local volunteers in Chicago
BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON - Ashtabula County commissioners took steps toward demolishing houses in Ashtabula County during their meeting on Thursday, Jan. 24. In one action, commissioners approved a contract with Northcoast Construction for the demolition of a structure located in Williamsfield Township. The structure will be demolished using funds through SUBMITTED PHOTOS the Neighborhood Stabiliza- The South Korean representives from 13 states and South Korean officials met at the Chicago Schaumberg Rennaisance Hotel last weekend. Honored tion Program (NSP), at a cost guests from Ashtabula County were Anna Allshouse, Barbara J. Hamilton and Dan Dorsten, standing in for Reverend Robert Leonard. They are on the not to exceed $14,821. far right starting at the carpet . The head of the Ashtabula Korean War Veterans Committee is Seung K. Kim, to the right of the woman in long dress.
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Commissioners set date for ACTS hearing BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON - The Ashtabula County commissioners have set the date for the public hearing on the proposed reduction in the Ashtabula County Transportation System services. The public hearing will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 4, in the council chambers at Ashtabula City Hall. Commissioners are holding the meeting to hear opinions on the proposed suggestion to eliminate Saturday scheduled route service to close a $150,000 funding gap.
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Sandi Patty to be guest at Concerts of Prayer Breakfast
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Sandi Patty will be the guest speaker at the Ashtabula County Concerts of Prayer Breakfast. BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers HARPERSFIELD TOWNSHIP - Tickets are on sale now for the 22nd annual Ashtabula County Concerts of Prayer Breakfast, which will be held 7 a.m. May 10. There are a few things different about this year’s breakfast, said spokesperson Linda Sowry. One, the date is changed from when it’s usually held, as it’s normally held closer to the National Day of Prayer. This year, the breakfast has been moved a week later to accommodate the guest speaker. See CONCERT page 10B
BY BARBARA J. HAMILTON Gazette Newspapers Although the Korean Unification Advisory Counci of South Korea honors Korean War Veterans each year near their Independence Day in June, they chose to honor those who work to identify,locate and give medals to the veterans. The gala event was held last weekend in the Chicago suberb of Schaemburg and at the Rennaissance Convention Center. Local guests being honored were Anna Allshouse, Director of the Veterans Commission of Ashtabula County, Barbara J. Hamilton, Veterans Events Coordinator, and the Reverend Robert Leonard, Ashtabula County Veterans Chaplain. Due to illness, Dan Dorsten, of the Veterans Commission of Ashtabula County, accepted the awards for Reverend Leonard. Hamilton’s husband, Bill, and Dorsten’s wife, Janice were also invited guests at the event. The event began with a reception for guests coming from all 13 states with Korean Unification Advisory Councils. The reception was followed by a program and dinner with more than 200 guests. An alderman representing the Chicago mayor’s office gave the opening speech, thanking the organization for its impact on the community and the United States as they seek to bring peace between both nations. President Ann Soon Jhen, Chicago Chapter, received many awards for her work within the organization. Jhen owns an international beauty supply company. Through her efforts and resources, every homeless person within her ward received a new hooded winter coat this past winter. The regional director who heads several states includ-
ing Ohio, Indiana and Pennsylvania, is Seung K. Kim, a Cleveland businessman. He attends the Korean Church in Austinburg and has worked with the Ashtabula Salvation Army to provide coats for local needy individuals. His work also includes arranging appreciation ceremonies with the local team of Anna Allshouse, Barbara J. Hamilton and Reverend Robert Leonard. Appreciation speeches were given by South Korean officials and members of the Korean Advisory Councils. Korea Radio interviewed Hamilton and Dorsten on the impact of Koreans in Ashtabula County. Featured speaker was a North Korean man who had escaped the country after ten years in prison. A leaflet dropped by a plane owned by a Christian organization told of salvation through Jesus Christ. He believed the scriptures written on the leaflet, accepted Christ as his Savior and was able to escape and come to the United States. The entire program, reception and awards were in Korean, requiring an interpreter for the Ashtabula delegation. Allshouse, Hamilton and Dorsten presented appreciation certificates and crossed American and South Korean flag pins to several dignitaries including Seung K. Kim, Ann Soon Jhen Song Gil Pak, Present Chairman of the Gyeongsang buk-do Provincial Council, and Seu Itak, a Cleveland attorney. The Ashtabula committee members each received a gold embossed plate with their names engraved within a circle of the flags of the 13 states in which they have councils. A local ceremony will be held in June of this year. Korean War veterans and their families will be notified through phone calls and newspapers.
On stage presenting and receiving appreciation certificates from the Ashtabula Committee wereBarbara J. Hamilton Sam Seung Kim, Ann Soon Jhen, Anna Allshouse, Song Pil Gak, and Dan Dorsten at podium on right.
Each member of the Ashtabula County committee reached a gold-embossed plate with their name and flags of the 13 council states. Accepting a plate for Reverend Robert Leonard was Dan Dorsten. Giving him the award is President Ann Soon Jhen.
Ashtabula County property participates in Ohio EPA’s Voluntary Action Program BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers ASHTABULA Through the voluntary efforts of the Ashtabula County Port Authority, a brownfield along the Lake Erie shoreline has been investigated and remediated under Ohio EPA’s Volunt a r y A c t i o n Pr o g r a m (VAP), according to information provided by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.
The port authority is marketing the property for commercial or industrial redevelopment. The Ohio EPA has issued a covenant not to sue for the property housing a former coal burning power plant known as Plant C. The 21-acre property is located at 2715 Lake Road East in Ashtabula. Constructed in the late 1940s, the power plant was operated by several companies until power genera-
tion ceased in 1988. The port authority acquired the property in 2006 and operates the plant’s Lake Erie water intake line as a raw water supply for local industry. Following standards developed by Ohio EPA, the port authority hired a certified professional to assess the site, identify any areas of concern and remediate contamination to a level that would allow for commercial/industrial reuse.
Remediation included the removal of asbestos, fly ash and contaminated soils, officials said. A covenant not to sue protects the property’s owner or operator and future owners from being legally responsible to the State of Ohio for further investigation and remediation. This protection applies only when the property is used and maintained in accordance with the terms and conditions of
the covenant. The VAP was created to give companies a way to investigate possible environmental contamination, clean it up if necessary and receive a promise from the State of Ohio that no more cleanup is needed. In the 17 years since Ohio EPA issued the first c o ve nant unde r VAP, nearly 7,000 acres of blighted land have been revitalized at more than 350 sites across the state.
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‘Locavore’ movement coming to Ashtabula County
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Nate Rockwell of Briquettes Smokehouse talks about what local produce and meat he might be able to use in his restaurant, as well as what he’s already using. BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers AUSTINBURG TOWNSHIP - A group of local growers and restaurant owners came together on Monday, Jan. 28, to discuss how they could help each other and create a local food movement in Ashtabula County. Ashtabula County Convention and Visitors Bureau Executive Director Mark Wi n c h e l l and Ashtabula County Extension Director David Marrison spearheaded the meeting, held at the Grand River Academy’s Morrison Hall. Winchell believes a focus on local foods could be the next wave of tourism in Ashtabula County. By bringing together the local growers with the local restaurants, he hopes a ‘locavore trail’ can be formed, introducing tourists and residents alike to local food. This trail would feature restaurants in the county that serve locally grown food, as a locavore is a person interested in eating food that is locally produced, not moved long
distances to market. “Everybody is talking about local food,” Winchell said. With tourism, they are not interested in reinventing the wheel, Winchell said. Instead, they are about taking the best ideas and using them for Ashtabula County, and one of these ideas is the local food movement. “We’re going to move this local food product forward,” Winchell said. “I want to sell to tourists the Ashtabula County experience.” Winchell said tourists will spend differently than locals, and they’re willing to spend more for an authentic experience. He said Ashtabula County needs to start sharing the story of its food, like it does its wineries and covered bridges. Winchell discussed how most area restaurants buy their produce and meat from wholesale distributors. He said he doesn’t expect local food to take over from that completely, but perhaps there is an opportunity for restaurants to cut back on that slightly
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and replace some of their orders with local food. Marrison said that in Ashtabula County, 65 percent of the farmers operate small farmers or are part time. He said the goal is to make connections between the growers and the restaurant owners. “Here’s our opportunity to come together and talk,” Marrison said. The meeting involved the different guests in the audience talking about what they do, and what they might be looking for from someone else. For example, some of the growers shared they are raising or growing lamb, garlic, squash blossoms or beef. One of the restaurant owners in attendance then discussed what they might be willing to buy from the local growers. Having the meeting now was important so the growers could learn in advance what they could plant this year and find a buyer for. Some of the restaurants involved in the early stages of this movement include Bascule Bridge Grille in Ashtabula,
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Ashtabula County Convention and Visitors Bureau Executive Director Mark Winchell talks about bringing the locavore movement to Ashtabula County. Biscotti’s Italian Restaurant in Conneaut, Briquettes Smokehouse in Ashtabula, Crosswinds Grille in Geneva-on-theLake, Louisa’s Mexican Grill in Geneva and R i v e r ’s E d g e D i n e r i n Ashtabula, Winchell said. Some of the growers included Larry Lawton of Harpersfield Township, who raises lamb; Lynn Frank and her apple orchard of Cold Springs Orchard in Austinburg Town-
ship; KJ Greens in Andover; the Pierpont Farmers’ Market; and more. “Culinary tourism doesn’t happen overnight,” Winchell said. After introducing themselves, the growers and restaurant owners began to talk one on one about how they could help each other. One discussion centered on how one restaurant wants center cut pork, while another wants
pork butt. If they are able to link with someone interested in the hams, that could increase the sale of local pork in the county. When the meeting ended, Winchell encouraged everyone involved to stay in touch and maintain contacts with each other. Stefanie Wessell, senior editor for Gazette Newspapers, may be reached at swessell@gazettenews.com.
Twist wins first place
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Twist, a first-year competition cheerleading team comprised of girls from Ashtabula County, won first place in a weekend competition in Erie, Pa. They will compete again in Cleveland on Sunday. Director Jolene Roberts is assistant cheerleading advisor at Edgewood Senior High School. Twist team members are (bottom row, left) Coach Jolene Roberts, Abbey Blashinsky, Lucia Mozzocco, Bailey Roberts, Alyvia Dalrymple, Taylor Roberts, Kiera Wyman and (top row, left) Janessa Stell, Rayona Potter, Becca Thompson, Jenna Coon, Molly Zezzo, Sadie Price, Kaleigh Stell, Morgan Sweet, and Sam Mitcham. Mitcham was unable to compete on Saturday.
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A-Tech Design Drafting students use green technologies to create paperless classroom BY JAN PERALA A-Tech JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP - In A-Tech’s Design Drafting program, students utilize creative problem solving skills to learn architectural, mechanical and civil design and computer animation techniques using state of the art computer programs such as Autodesk (architectural design) and Solidworks (3D mechanical computer aided design CAD) and #3D Studio Max 9. Before sophisticated designs reach the computer screen, learners often brainstorm by sketching ideas on scrap paper, but in A-Tech’s Design Drafting classroom students and their instructor Ken Porter have scrapped the paper in favor of innovative, environmentally friendly portable electronic scratch pads called Boogie Boards. “I saw these tablets in an electronics supply store and thought they were ingenious,” Porter said. “I would never want to hamper creative idea production by commenting on the reams of scrap paper we go through in a classroom like mine, but I thought about how much paper we were actually using and realized what a great, and green, solution the boogie boards would be. There are twenty students in the class and if each student uses ten sheets of scrap paper to sketch out design ideas in one class period, and
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A-Tech Design Drafting juniors Ashlee Heath and Robert Hassel and instructor Ken Porter (left) display the environmentally friendly electronic tablets (Boogie Boards) that they are using to sketch out design ideas and take notes. Use of the eco-friendly tablets has virtually eliminated the use of reams scrap paper in their classroom. if you multiply that times the 180 days of class time in a year, it amounts to a lot of paper and a lot of trees.” Boogie Board LCD Writing Tablets are produced by Kent, Ohio based Improv Electronics, a division of
Commissioners approve grant agreement BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers J E F F E R S O N - Th e Ashtabula County commissioners approved a grant a g r e em e n t wi t h the County Employee Benefits Consort ium of Ohio (CEBCO) for Ashtabula County wellness programs on Thursday, Jan. 24. Human Resources Director Lauren Davis presented the agreement to the commissioners for their approval. The scope of the agreement involves utilizing a variety of evidence-based initiatives and strategies to improve the quality of life for county employees and to reduce health-related costs through education, implementation of environmental and policy changes and promotion of personal accountability. As part of the agreement, Ashtabula County will hold educational classes and events across county facilities and sponsor many different chal-
lenges with regards to walking, nutrition and providing access to fitness fac i l i t i e s t h r ou g h o u t t h e county. In 2013, Ashtabula County will institute an incentive-based program for those employees utilizing the its health benefits. The grant is for $13,680 and is retroactive to Jan. 1, 2013, and ending Dec. 31, 2013. In other actions, commissioners also passed a resolution approving sewer and water licenses for various contractors for Jan. 1, 2013, to Dec. 31, 2013. Commissioners approved the license for contractor United Excavating and Oil Well Service, Inc., of Jefferson. The purpose of the license is for constructing all sanitary sewer mains and appurtenances, sanitary laterals, water mains and appurtenances and water services in the Ashtabula County Sewer and Water District. Bond is set at $10,000.
Kent Displays. The ultrathin tablets utilize groundbreaking Reflex LCD technology which creates a writing surface that closely simulates writing with pen and paper and is part of the company’s Push Green ini-
tiative. According to the company’s website, the tablets consume no electrical power to generate an image and an infinitesimal amount of energy to erase it. The innovative tablets are powered by a small watch battery
which allows more than 50,000 erasures. The company estimates that the Boogle Boards’ cost per erasure is fifteen times less than the per sheet cost of a sheet of paper of comparable size. “The Boogie Boards are
amazing,” Design Drafting junior Robert Hassel said. “We use them to take notes and draw out ideas and at the same time we are saving paper and the planet.” The classrooms of the future are already in place at A-Tech as the curriculum keeps students attuned to new technologies and emergent trends and seeks to create a legacy of environmental consciousness. “My goal is to help Mother Nature by eliminating paper in the classroom as much as we can,” Porter said. “I would like, someday soon, to give each student the ability to go completely paperless through the use of electronic transfer of documents with devices such as the ELMO document camera already in use in our classrooms.” Graduates leave A-Tech’s Design Drafting program prepared for immediate employment as AutoCad drafters, designers, mechanical or architectural draftspersons and surveyors. Some students study computer animation and game design. Alumni of the program also seek advanced education in technical school or university programs and earn degrees in architecture, mechanical and industrial design and engineering. And thanks to environmentally conscious initiatives such as the idea of a paperless classroom, they graduate prepared to be responsible stewards of the planet.
Pairings receives questions from concerned citizen BY SADIE PORTMAN Gazette Newspapers GENEVA - The City of Geneva’s council was confronted on Monday with questions about the Pairings Wine and Culinary Center currently in development. Geneva resident Joseph Malone said he has heard many different rumors and statements made, and he wanted to know exactly the city’s role in the project. “I don’t know what’s true and what isn’t true, and since the city is potentially placing a tax increase on the ballot, I think some of these need to be cleared up,” Malone said. Malone wanted to know where the $160,000 given for the former Geneva Elementary School property and the $103,000 for Geneva Area City School’s administration building. “Those funds were appropriated from the general for economic development and future use of that site,” Jeffrey Piotrowski, president of council said. Malone also questioned where the money is coming
for the barn in the back which is currently being renovated for a sample viewing of Pairings as they work on construction. “The Pairings committee is working on that,” Piotrowski said. “It’s coming through various grants, donations, financing sources that they’re looking into.” Malone was also concerned if the city was putting funds toward the construction of Pairings. H o w e v e r, P i o t r o w s k i confirmed the city currently has not funded any of the construction and the Pairings’ committee has not determined where all the funds will be coming from as they are applying for grants and receiving individual donations. “They’re still working on fine tuning the project,” Piotrowski said. Malone said he was not questioning the project itself but merely the city’s role and whether every aspect had been considered. “There appears to be one assumption that they made and that’s assuming that there isn’t another competitive type of facility
constructed,” Malone said. “This isn’t protective from competition.” Malone used the Lodge on Geneva-on-the-Lake as an example of a project which sounds good but has debt and did not want to see the city use tax money for a potential financial disaster. Piotrowski said they have conducted research which suggests Pairings will only enhance the city’s revenue and broaden their tax base. “If you have 70,000 to 90,000 people coming downtown, it’s going to spur up other businesses,” Piotrowski said. Malone also wanted to know more about the property which was chosen and if another plot of land could have been cheaper to obtain. P io tr o ws k i s aid the property is an ideal spot for any business venture. “That piece of property really from an economic development standpoint is key whether it’s Pairings or another business,” Piotrowski said. Malone questioned whether Jennifer Brown,
the assistant city manager, was spending too much time on the project and not on other city matters. Piotrowski had no concerns on Brown’s part with Pairings and said everyone in the community works together and one of Brown’s leading role as assistant manager is economic development. “Yes, there is a lot of things that people have on their plates and Jennifer works really hard,” Piotrowski said. Malo ne was ple as e d with the city taking the time to answer all his questions in a complete fashion and Piotrowski was satisfied citizens were becoming involved and wanted to learn more about their community. “I’m glad people come and ask these questions,” Piotrowski said. “It’s really important as we sit up here, that we understand the concerns and questions that citizens have so thank you.” Sadie Portman, reporter for the Gazette, may be reached at sportman@ gazettenews.com.
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At 12:57 p.m. Jan. 18, a Maple Street resident came to the station to report threats by an ex-boyfriend.
At 4:10 p.m. Jan. 20, a Harbor Street resident reported her vehicle’s tires had been slashed sometime overnight.
At 2:34 p.m. Jan. 19, a At 3:33 p.m. Jan. 20, an theft was reported at K- unoccupied vehicle found in Mart. a ditch near the I-90 239 mile marker was towed from At 3:54 p.m. Jan. 19, a the scene. female came to the station to report she was had been Andover Police assaulted at the Golden An01-21 - 6:14 PM - South chor bar the prior night. Park - Theft 01-28 - 8:16 AM - Public At 4:23 p.m. Jan. 19, a complaint was called in Square - Alarm Drop about a green Chevy truck driving recklessly on Orwell Police Woodworth Road over the Jan 20 - 3:40 am - SuspiN&S tracks. Officers located cious activity on N School St the vehicle and cited the Jan 22 - 9:45 pm - Civil driver, Christopher Sleeper, dispute on Noe Ave for another traffic offense. Jan 24 - 4:08 pm - Traffic complaint on E Main St At 9:06 p.m. Jan. 19, EvJan 26 - 12:35 pm - Susergreen Street residents re- picious activity on Park St ported that a dog-at-large attacked their dog while Ashtabula Police they were walking to their January 17 residence. Police located the 08:17 a.m. - block of 2100 suspect animal’s owner, who showed that his dog’s leash E. 44th St. Drug abuse. 12:13 p.m. - block of 5800 broke earlier. The victim did not wish to pursue charges Main Ave. An investigative and the suspect owner was stop was conducted in the parking lot near 502 W. 58th warned. St. 01:38 p.m. - block of 5100 At 2:24 a.m. Jan. 20, a Clark Street female resident Perry Ave. An assault was reported that her sister stole reported. 03:59 p.m. - Lambros money from her. Ln./W. 19th St. Dus, suspenAt 2:32 a.m. Jan. 20, a sion. 06:13 p.m. - block of 5600 disturbance was reported at Days Inn between a cus- Washington Ave. A traffic tomer and the owner con- stop was made. As a result one subject was arrested for cerning a lost wallet. a warrant. 09:09 p.m. - block of 6400 At 3:09 a.m. Jan. 20, a domestic situation was re- Bardmoor Blvd. A female ported at West Main Road was issued a summons for between a boyfriend and trespassing on AMHA propgirlfriend. Nothing physical erty. 09:17 p.m. - block of 9300 took place, police determined; it was a verbal argu- W. Prospect Rd. A male was ment only. Both subjects arrested for domestic violence. were warned. 09:18 p.m. - block of 1700 At 12:07 p.m. A Harbor W. 19th St. A counterfeit bill St. resident reported that was passed. 09:19 p.m. - block of 1200 her vehicle’s tired was W. Prospect Rd. An OVI arslashed. rest was made. 10:21 p.m. - E. 51st St./ At 12:17 p.m. Jan. 20, charges were forwarded to Fuller Dr. Kidnap adult. the Law Director after Buffalo Street residents con- January 18 12:12 a.m. - block of 4000 tacted police regarding trash belonging to their neighbors, W. 48th St. A male was arJames and Heather Smith, rested for his warrants
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through our department. 02:55 a.m. - West Ave. Griswold Rd. DUS suspension. 05:53 a.m. - block of 4600 Foster Ave. Heavy damage to vehicle. 06:09 a.m. - block of 4600 Foster Ave. Vandalism. 07:26 a.m. - block of 5100 Goodwill Dr. A non violent domestic was reported. 12:37 p.m. - block of 5400 Fort Ave. An attempted suicide was reported. 01:47 p.m. - block of 5000 W. 24th St. A report was requested. 01:51 p.m. - block of 4300 Main Ave. Caller reports a threat. 02:56 p.m. - block of 5100 Goodwill Dr. Attempted grand theft. 03:22 p.m. - block of 1000 Riverside Dr. An alarm was reported. 03:58 p.m. - block of 8200 W. 50th St. A sexual assault was reported. 04:45 p.m. - block of 1900 W. Prospect Rd. Caller reports a threat. 05:49 p.m. - block of 1100 W. 6th St. Caller reports a possible attempted suicide. 08:28 p.m. - block of 5700 Main Ave. A male was arrested for simple assault and jaywalking. 08:29 p.m. - block of 1625 E. 48th St. A domestic assault was reported. 09:28 p.m. - block of 3700 Lake Ave. A caller reports criminal mischief. 10:10 p.m. - block of 3000 Larson Ln. Caller reported an assault. 11:43 p.m. - block of 2300 West Ave. A disturbance was reported at the Thirsty Bird. One arrest was made.
January 19 01:00 a.m. - W. 48th St./ Collins Blvd. A traffic stop was conducted. One cite issued and two juveniles released to their parents. 04:57 a.m. - block of 1100 W. 44th St. A prisoner exchange was made. 05:40 a.m. - block of 5200 Ohio Ave. Caller reports a suspicious person. 09:32 a.m. - block of 5300 Chestnut Ave. Caller reported a domestic involving a gun. 10:26 a.m. - block of 1100 W. 44th St. Officer advised of a foot pursuit.
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10:30 a.m. - block of 4200 W. 52nd St. Caller reports a theft. 11:42 a.m. - block of 1800 W. 6th St. An overdose was reported. 12:03 p.m. - block of 4600 West Ave. Officer requested a report. 04:52 p.m. - block of 8200 W. 52nd St. Caller reported a rape victim in the ER. 10:34 p.m. - block of 4700 Park Ave. A caller reports three juveniles riding wheel chairs in traffic.
05:31 a.m. - block of 4900 Strong Ave. Assist fire department. 12:08 p.m. - block of 8100 W. 44th St. Threats were reported. 12:34 p.m. - block of 8100 W. 52nd St. Report of stolen copper and damage to property. 04:12 p.m. - block of 1300 W. 47th St. A report of vandalism was made. 04:55 p.m. - block of 1100 W. 44th St. One female was arrested. 08:25 p.m. - block of 1700 W. 13th St. Prohibited parking, snow ban. 09:01 p.m. - W. 57th St./ Adams Ave. Prohibited parking, snow ban. 09:51 p.m. - block of 2000 W. 13th St. Prohibited parking, snow ban.
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Sunday, January 27 12:30 p.m. Bad check on 1000 block of North Avenue 6:07 a.m. Suspicious male on East Union
Saturday, January 26
10:52 p.m. Harassing phone calls on West Tibbits 7:49 p.m. Bullets left in restroom on 1100 block of South Broadway 6:34 p.m. Runaway on East Main Street 4:59 p.m. Possible injury with accident on Clay Street January 20 3:00 p.m. Possible fight on 12:22 a.m. - block of 1700 100 block of West Main W. 19th St. Caller reports Street harassment from her child’s 2:45 p.m. Uhaul in ditch father. on 1200 block of Sherman 01:39 a.m. - block of 5300 Street W. 40th St. A juvenile com1:37 p.m. Theft on 200 plaint was received. block of North Eagle Street 01:51 a.m. - block of 2300 1:09 p.m. Threatening West Ave. An unwanted per- January 23 son was reported at the 01:35 a.m. - block of 5000 phone calls on 500 block of Thirsty Bird bar. One arrest W. 40th St. Prohibited park- South Broadway 12:32 p.m. Theft from auto was made. ing, snow ban. 04:45 a.m. - Main Ave./W. 02:49 a.m. - Ann Ave./W. on 500 block of South Broadway 44th St. A caller reports a 34th St. Suspicion. 1:26 a.m. Erratic driver on male unresponsive in his 04:37 p.m. - block of 5000 car. An arrest was made. W. 51st St. Caller requests Austin Road 09:54 a.m. - block of 3200 a welfare check. Friday, January 25 W. 48th St. Caller reports 06:49 p.m. - block of 6300 4:13 p.m. Guy walking in damage to her vehicle. Bardmoor Blvd. Caller reroadway on South Broadway 06:55 p.m. - block of 1800 ports a domestic dispute. 1:44 p.m. Theft on South W. 7th St. A caller reported 11:19 p.m. - block of 4600 Broadway a domestic dispute. One Topper Ave. Caller reports a 1:11 p.m. Suspicious vewarrant arrest was made burglary. hicle on 600 block of and one juvenile arrest was Eastlawn Street made. January 24 09:20 p.m. - block of 6400 04:43 a.m. - block of 9200 Thursday, January 24 Hiram Ave. A domestic as- E. 26th St. Theft from auto. 12:19 p.m. Disturbing picsault was reported. January 24 tures on 800 block of 10:17 p.m. - block of 4000 07:15 a.m. - block of 2200 Sherman Street Station Ave. A suspicious W. 54th St. Complainant re1:00 a.m. Noise disturvehicle/person was re- ports trouble with neighbor. bance on 100 block of Austin ported. One arrest was 11:21 a.m. - block of 3200 Road made. Altman Ct. General AssisWednesday, January 23 tance. 8:44 p.m. Suspicious activ11:40 a.m. - block of 7300 January 21 ity and vehicle on 600 block 12:00 a.m. - block of 1000 W. 35th St. Caller reports a of Cox Drive Seymour Dr. The caller re- traffic accident. 8:42 p.m. Found property 01:00 p.m. - block of 1600 ported a disturbance due to on 100 block of West Main W. Prospect Rd. Victim in a theft. Street 12:56 a.m. - block of 1000 lobby reports her son to be 5:14 p.m. Crash without Seymour Dr. Follow up in- unruly. injury on Clay Street 02:23 p.m. - block of 8200 vestigation. 4:17 p.m. Theft on 100 04:46 p.m. - block of 5700 W. 52nd St. Caller requests block of East Main Street Woodman Ave. Female re- the police to check on a 4:12 p.m. Drug deal in porting an assault from her wanted suspect. parking lot of 100 block of 04:37 p.m. - block of 5300 boyfriend. West Main Street 08:16 p.m. - block of 1200 Binker Hill Rd. A stand by 4:08 p.m. Kids on Austin W. Prospect Rd. Traffic of- was requested. Road overpass throwing 05:29 p.m. - block of 3100 fense. stones 09:20 p.m. - block of 1900 W. Prospect Rd. A robbery 10:58 a.m. Rollover acciwas reported. Lambros Ln. Burglary. dent on Route 534 05:59 p.m. - block of 2400 8:34 a.m. Suspicious Lake Ave. Prisoner care. January 22 males in Normandy Village 07:43 p.m. - block of 1800 12:06 a.m. - block of 3700 Lake Ave. A report of a sus- Union Ave. A theft of a fireJefferson Police arm was reported. picious odor was received. January 27 03:34 a.m. - Bridge St./ Geneva Police 2:47 a.m. A suspect was Hulbert Ave. A report of a approach by police after besuspicious person was re- Monday, January 28 4:53 p.m. Custody issues ing observed walking down ceived. 05:31 a.m. - block of 4900 on 500 block of Sawmill Road North Chestnut Street inWhen ap4:38 p.m. Identity theft on toxicated. Strong Ave. Assist fire deproached, he appeared to West Main Street partment. 4:20 p.m. Car hit pole on have been drinking as he 03:34 a.m. - block of 3700 had a strong smell of alcoLake Ave. A report of a sus- La Fever Road 11:52 a.m. Theft of ser- hol on his breath and slurred picious person was received. speech. He was arrested for disorderly conduct and public intoxication.
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ASHTABULA COUNTY TAXPAYERS PAYMENT OF REAL ESTATE TAXES Last Day for Payment of First Half 2012 REAL ESTATE TAX IS FEBRUARY 20, 2013
Notice is hereby given that Real Estate Taxes for the first half of 2012 are due and payable on or before Wednesday, February 20, 2013. Payments that are mailed must be postmarked by midnight of February 20, 2013 by the United States Postal Service. Postmarks from private mailing machines are no longer acceptable under Ohio law. After February 20, 2013 a penalty must be charged in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code. In addition, interest is charged August 1, 2013 and December 1, 2013 on certified unpaid balances. When your mortgage is paid off or if it is sold to another Mortgage Company, it is the property owner’s responsibility under the Ohio Revised Code to see that this office is advised to ensure that the tax bill is sent to the correct address. FAILURE TO RECEIVE A TAX BILL WILL NOT AVOID A PENALTY. Every effort is made to see that you receive your tax bills; however, Section 323.13 of the Ohio Revised Code provides the property owner is responsible for payments (plus any penalties or interest) even if you did not receive your bill. Please call us at once if you have not received a tax bill unless you have made previous arrangements with a financial institution to pay them.
DAWN M. CRAGON, Ashtabula County Treasurer 25 West Jefferson Street, Jefferson, Ohio 44047 • Phone: 440-576-3727 Office Hours: Mon. through Fri. 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Holidays Excluded)
January 26 8:00 p.m. A man came to the police department after buying Earth Wise Orange Carrot Mango Juice Boxes from Thorne’s Bi-Lo in Jefferson. He noticed one was leaking before he bought them and then went back to get another package which was not leaking. When he got home, one was once again leaking. He gave a juice box to his granddaughter and she immediately started crying and threw up. When he and his wife tried one they noticed a burning sensation. Police contacted Bi-Lo and they have since removed all Earth Wise Orange Carrot Mango Juice Boxes from their shelves.
GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • WEEK OF WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2013 • 5B
Asht abula Ashtabula County Cour t News
Rep. John Patterson announces company’s expansion project in Austinburg
its presence in Austinburg, but expand substantially. Ronald W. Emus III Projects like this, which December 7: The defendant is charged with one count of help further root a company possession of heroin, a felony of the fifth degree, and one in our community, are a key count of possessing drug abuse instruments, a misdemeanor component of what it is goCOLUMBUS – State ing to take to turn this loof the second degree. The defendant entered a plea of not Rep. John Patterson (D- cal economy around.” guilty. Bond is set in the amount of $2,500.00. Jefferson) announced MonThe proposed project in day that RTS Companies, Austinburg Township inAllen J. Tantari Jr. Inc. of Austinburg TownDec. 7: The defendant is charged with one count of pos- ship received a 35-percent, volves expanding the session of heroin, a felony of the fifth degree. The court five-year Job Creation Tax company’s manufacturing finds the defendant indigent. The defendant entered a plea Credit. In order to qualify capabilities. The proposed jobs created through this of not guilty. Bond is set in the amount of $5,000.00. for the tax credit, RTS is ex- project would include posipected to create 30 new full- tions in administrative time jobs, generating support and operations. Jamius M. Ivy December 7: The defendant is charged with one count of $728,000 in additional an- RTS will be required to possession of cocaine, a felony of the fifth degree, and one nual payroll and retaining maintain operations at the count of trafficking in drugs a felony of the fifth degree. $1.4 million in existing project location in The court finds the defendant indigent. The defendant en- payroll. Austinburg Township for at “This is great news for least eight years. tered a plea of not guilty. Bond is set in the amount of our community,” said Rep. $10,000.00. RTS Companies is a Patterson. “I am very manufacturer of custom pleased that RTS has de- and proprietary molded Allen J. Tantari Jr. cided to not only maintain plastic products. December 7: The defendant is charged with one count of aggravated possession of drugs, a felony of the fifth degree, and one count of receiving stolen property, a felony of the fourth degree. The court finds the defendant indigent. The defendant entered a plea of not guilty. Bond is set in the amount of $5,000.00.
Tax credit deal to bring dozens of jobs to local economy
Marriages
Deloris A. Johnson December 7: The defendant is charged with one count of aggravated possession of drugs, a felony of the second degree. The court finds the defendant indigent. The defendant entered a plea of not guilty. Bond is set in the amount of $15,000.00.
Danny R. Nelson December 7: The defendant is charged with one count of aggravated possession of drugs, a felony of the second degree. The court finds the defendant indigent. The defendant entered a plea of not guilty. Bond is set in the amount of $15,000.00.
Anthony D. Benson December 7: The defendant is charged with one count of aggravated possession of drugs, a felony of the second degree. The court finds the defendant indigent. The defendant entered a plea of not guilty. Bond is set in the amount of $15,000.00.
Melissa L. Sutley
Raymond G. Taylor, of Ashtabula, and Victoria Gildersleeve, of Jefferson Jon Kaszar and Barbara Jordan, both of Williamsfield James Nemitz and Danielle Goff, both of Jefferson Lynn Rood and Gloria Maki, both of Ashtabula
Nicholas Hall and Desiree Lilly, both of Windsor David Kleinhans and Anna McGraw, both of Jefferson Jeffrey Burns and Raechel Jarvis, both of Ashtabula Kyle Vance and Stephanie Smith, both of Ashtabula
December 7: The defendant is charged with one count of aggravated possession of drugs, a felony of the fifth degree. The court finds the defendant indigent. The defendant entered a plea of not guilty. Bond is set in the amount of $10,000.00.
Anthony W. Sellers Jr. December 27: The defendant previously entered a plea of guilty to one count of theft, a felony of the fourth degree. Order: The defendant shall serve two years under intensive supervision. The defendant shall successfully complete the NEOCAP program. The defendant shall submit to a drug and alcohol evaluation. The defendant shall submit to testing for drug/alcohol use. The defendant shall pay a fine of $250.00. The court costs are assessed against the defendant. Bond is canceled. The defendant is granted ten days because of time spent in custody.
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Jan. 18 2:05 p.m. - Sanborn Road in Saybrook Township. Assault. A juvenile was cited into Juvenile Court for review of assault charges. The victim had been struck in the back by a Hollister can that had been thrown from a moving vehicle.
Jan. 25 9:54 a.m. - 1000 block of Hamlin Drive in Ashtabula. Paper service. During a warrant arrest, the suspect resisted arrest and injured an officer. Charges were forwarded for one count of resisting arrest. 8:53 p.m. - 3000 block of North Ridge Road East, Ashtabula Town-
ship, Ashtabula Towne Square. Suspicious person. A male suspect was running through the mall, clutching something in his sweatshirt pocket. He had to be chased down to be stopped.
Jan. 26 7:01 p.m. - Mells Road and Marrian Road, Dorset Township. Traffic detail. The suspect was cited for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.
Jan. 27 7:46 p.m. - Dodgeville Road/ State Route 46 in New Lyme Township. Larceny/theft. The complainant said someone stole her prescription drugs. There were 97 pills of Diazepam missing.
Ohio State Highway Patrol week totals Wrong Way Driver 1 Crash Reported Fatal 1 Crash Reported Property Damage 86 Crash Reported Personal Injury 10 Traffic Jam/Road Blocked 1 Fire - Motor Vehicle 1 Disabled Vehicle 82 Stolen Vehicle Report 1 All Hazardous Incidents (Road or Hazmat) 19 Possible Suicidal Person 1 Drug Courier Alert/Drug-Related Offense 1 Fight/Physical Altercation 1 Object/Animal Near Roadway 3 Overload 13 Pedestrian Along Roadway 5 Prison Check 18 Reckless Operation 7 Rest Area Check 33 School Bus Followed Incident 1 All Special Details 7 Tower Site Check 7 Traffic Stop 139 Traffic Stop Add 6 Welfare Check 1
Jefferson EMS 01/20 12:02 Fall Victim – No Treatment Required 01/21 02:39 Diabetic Problem Transported 01/21 03:59 Pain Transported 01/21 10:24 Chest Pain Transported 01/22 01:19 Diabetic Problem Transported 01/22 07:39 General Medical Transported 01/22 12:05 Resp. Distress/Difficulty Breathing Transported 01/22 21:10 Seizure Patient Refused Care 01/23 02:26 General Medical Transported 01/23 21:51 Fall Victim – No Treatment Required 01/24 23:41 Pain Transported
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James S. Kennedy December 27: The defendant previously entered a plea of guilty to one count of attempted aggravated murder, a felony of the first degree, one count attempted murder, a felony of the first degree, one count of felonious assault, a felony of the second degree, and four counts of felonious assault, felonies of the second degree. Order: The defendant shall serve a stated term of five years for count one, three years for three counts of felonious assault and three years for firearm specification. The offender will be subject to a period of five years post-release control. No fine is imposed. The court costs are assessed against the defendant. Credit is granted for seventy five days because of time spent in custody.
Ashtabula County Sheriff’s Department
Local students named to Dean’s List at Baldwin Wallace University BEREA, OHIO - The following students from your circulation area have been named to the Dean’s List for the 2012 Fall Semester at Baldwin Wallace University, according to Guy E. Farish, Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the University:
Kelsey Amidon of Ashtabula Amanda Bannister of Geneva Richard Bargielski of Ashtabula Jenna Burnett of Jefferson Sarah Claypool of Jefferson Aric Cross of Geneva Michael Ellis of Geneva Timothy Gruskiewicz of Orwell
December 27: The defendant has previously entered a Pallavi Iyer of Rome plea of guilty to one count of complicity to possession of drugs, a felony of the fifth degree. Order: The defendant Julia Mansfield of Jefferson shall serve two years under basic supervision. The defendant shall submit to a drug and alcohol evaluation. The Laura Sharp of Dorset defendant shall submit to drug and alcohol testing. The defendant shall comply with all other terms of supervi- Nicole Smith of Geneva sion. The defendant’s right to drive a motor vehicle in the State of Ohio is suspended for six months. The defendant Students who receive at least a 3.6 GPA for seven or shall pay a fine in the amount of $150.00. Court costs are more graded hours in a single semester are named to the Dean’s List. assessed against the defendant. Bond is canceled.
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To GOTL: Geneva-On The-Lake To GC: Golf Course
Geneva Business Association Winterfest 2013 UMC:
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UC:
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GRC:
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GC:
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Parking:
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Saturday, February 4th (Continued)
Don’t Hibernate Come Celebrate
Inflatable Play Land Face Painting
12 PM – 4 PM 1 PM – 4 PM
Geneva Rec. Center Geneva Rec. Center
Off Our Rockers Ronald McDonald Magic Show Geneva Talent Show Jungle Terry CIC Basket Raffle Bake Sale (Until Gone) Free Pop Corn (Until Gone) Non-Profit Stands Ice Skating Rink (Skates Avail.)
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2:30 PM - 4 PM
Old Mill Winery $.50 per taste
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12:30 PM – 3:30 PM GOTL Golf Course 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM GOTL Golf Course 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM GOTL Golf Course
January 17th - February 11th Snowman Contest
January 31st Winterfest Beauty Pageant
6 PM
Geneva Lodge & Conference Ctr.
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VFW Post #6846
Winterfest Information Center
9 AM - 4 PM
Salisbury Room, Geneva Rec. Ctr.
Lake Effect Louie Shadow Contest
9 AM - 4 PM 9 AM - 4 PM
Downtown Geneva and GOTL Downtown Geneva and GOTL
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9 AM - 12 PM
First United Methodist Church Adults $5.00 Children $3.00
Winterfest Parade
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South & North Broadway
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Saturday, February 2th
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City Lot, North Broadway City Lot, North Broadway City Lot, North Broadway
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GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • WEEK OF WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2013 • 10B
Important dates for agricultural events for farmers to file their taxes and remind producers of OSU Extension’s farm tax webinar which can be viewed from the comfort of their home.
Farm Filing Deadline extended to April 15, 2013 The IRS announced two weeks ago that the tax filing deadline has been extended to April 15, 2013 from March 1, 2013 for farmers. This extension was necessary because the fiscal cliff legislation affected several tax forms that are ofAGRICULTURAL ten filed by farmers includthe Form 4562, DepreAGENT COMMENTS ing ciation and Amortization. By David Marrison These forms will require extensive programming and OSU Extension Agent testing of IRS systems, which will delay the IRS’s Hello, Northeast Ohio! I ability to accept and process cannot believe that January these forms. The IRS is prohas come to a close already. viding this relief because Can you believe that these delays. Ground Hog’s Day is this Normally, farmers who Saturday? I am hoping that choose not to make quarterly Punxsutawney Phil does estimated tax payments are not see his shadow which not subject to a penalty if means that spring will be they file their returns and right around the corner. But pay the full amount of tax either way, we all know that due by March 1. Under the we are on the downslide of guidance issued by the IRS, winter! So as we wait for the farmers who miss the March furry groundhog to make 1 deadline will not be subthe call, I would like to up- ject to the penalty if they file date on about an extension and pay by April 15, 2013. A
taxpayer qualifies as a farmer for tax-year 2012 if at least two-thirds of their total gross income was from farming in either 2011 or 2012. Farmers requesting this penalty waiver must attach Form 2210-F to their tax return. The form can be submitted electronically or on paper. The taxpayer’s name and identifying number should be entered at the top of the form, the waiver box (Part I, Box A) should be checked, and the rest of the form should be left blank. Forms, instructions, and other tax assistance are available onhttp://IRS.gov.
Farm Tax Webinar OSU Extension is offering a free Farm Tax webinar next Wednesday, February 6 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Farmers are encouraged to connect via the internet at home to learn the latest on farm taxes. The following topics will be discussed during these two hour webinars: Farm Bill Extension-what does it mean?, Acre & SURE Program Updates, New Income Tax Brackets (Income & Capital Rates), Section 179 Extension & Increase, Special Depreciation Increase, Payroll Tax Increase, Filing
Status delay due to Form 4562, Crop Insurance and Disaster Payments, Weather Related Sales of Livestock, New Federal Income Tax Limitations, Elimination of Ohio Estate Tax- 1/1/2013, CAUV Tax Increase Explanation in Counties Across Ohio, Oil & Gas Lease & Royalty Income, Hunting Lease Income, and Conservation Easement Deduction. No pre-registration is required and producers can attend by logging in to: carmenconnect.osu.edu/ ohioagmanager/ This will be a great chance to learn more about the changes in agricultural taxes from the comfort of your home. To honor of groundhog’s day, I would like to share a quote from Patrick Young who stated, “The trouble with weather forecasting is that it’s right too often for us to ignore it and wrong too often for us to rely on it.” Have a good and safe day! David Marrison is Associate Professor and Extension Educator, Agriculture & Natural Resources, Ohio State University Extension. Mr. Marrison can be reached at 440-576-9008 ormarrison .2@osu.edu
OSU Extension to host the Northeast Ohio Agronomy School The OSU Extension offices in northeast Ohio are pleased to announce the Northeast Ohio Agronomy Day will be held on Thursday, February 21, 2013 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Williamsfield Community Center in Williamsfield, Ohio. Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. During the school, participants will learn the best management practices of renting farm ground in Northeast, Ohio. Learn about current land rental prices and how to become the preferred tenant. Learn more about flexible leases. Participants will also learn the best management practices to achieve consistent corn yields and will learn more about hybrid selection and input applications. Participants will also learn more about the top insect pests for corn and soybeans. Learn about the return of spider mites, soybean aphids, stinkbugs and western bean cutworm. Producers will also learn about the potential resistance of the corn rootworm to the BT Gene in corn. One of the hottest issues in Ohio is the increasing phosphorus levels in the Lake Erie Watershed. Learn how what is happening in Western Ohio may have an effect on Northeast Ohio farmers. Learn more about dissolved phosphorus and how it is affecting water quality. Information on Ohio’s 4R PrinciplesRight Fertilizer, Right Rate, Right Time, and Right Placement will be shared. Don’t be caught off guard on some of the changes coming in the future. The featured speakers for this event will be: David Marrison, Dr. Peter Thomison, Dr. Ron Hammond, and Les Ober from the Ohio State University, and Nathan Paskey from the Ashtabula County Soil & Water Conservation District. The registration fee for this program is $10 per person. This fee includes morning refreshments, program materials, and a hearty farmer’s lunch. Pre-registration for this program is required by February 13, 2013. Pesticide re-certification and CCA credits will be offered. The sponsors of this program include: OSU Extension and W.I. Miller & Sons Farm. Registration Information and reservations can be made by calling the Ashtabula County Extension office at 440-576-9008. A registration flyer can also be found on Agricultural & Natural Resources Section of the Ashtabula County Extension office web site at:http://ashtabula.osu.edu/
Ashtabula County Beef Scholarship applications available
OSU Extension and the Ashtabula County Cattlemen’s Association are pleased to announce they will be awarding a beef From page 1B scholarship to a deserving Ashtabula County Senior Student who will be attending an accredited full four year college or an Guests to the breakfast are in for a Statue of Liberty re-dedication broad- Broadway in Harpersfield Township. accredited two year technical institute in 2013-2014. Approxitreat this year, as award-winning cast on July 4, 1986. This exposure led The breakfast includes fellowship and mately $1,000 in scholarships will be awarded this year. Applicants must be resident of Ashtabula County. The first Christian vocalist Sandi Patty will be to multiple mainstream television ap- prayer with the doors opening at 6 a.m. Sowry said 2,500 tickets will be preference by the Ashtabula County Cattlemen’s Association sharing her faith in words and music. pearances including The Tonight Show, Throughout her lengthy career, Christmas in Washington, and Walt sold, and people are encouraged to buy is the scholarship be awarded to a deserving student who has Patty has received 40 Dove Awards Disney’s Fourth of July Extravaganza. them early. Tickets used to be sold as been involved in the beef industry as a youth. Examples of this and was inducted in the Gospel Music She was invited to sing the national tables, but now only individual tick- could include: working on a family beef operation; involved with Hall of Fame in 2004. She has been anthem at the Indianapolis 500 from ets will be sold. They also will be sold a beef project through 4-H or FFA; or works on a local beef online, and breakfast will be in a box farm. The second preference for this scholarship recipient would dubbed “The Voice” by critics because 1987–1988 and 1990–1992. At the peak of her career, her con- style. There will not be reserved seat- be awarded to a student who will studying a beef related field of her wide range and flexibility. in accredited full four year college or an accredited two year Patty is well known in the Chris- certs were so heavily attended that she ing, and seats are limited. Tickets are $12 and can be pur- technical institute. performed in often sold-out maintian music world, Sowry said. Applications must be received by the Ashtabula County Patty recorded her first album, For stream arenas and concert halls. In the chased online at www.iTickets.com/ My Friends, as an independent effort late 1980s and early 1990s, she aver- events/292539 or call iTickets at 1-800- Cattlemen’s Association by May 1, 2013 for consideration for that landed in the hands of executives at aged over 200 concerts a year, and sup- 965-9324. People having trouble buy- the scholarship. No late applications will be considered. The Singspiration! records. In 1979, she was ported a staff of over 30 that managed ing tickets may get assistance by call- application can be obtained at the Ashtabula County Extensigned to Singspiration! and released her her career. In 1995, she was also fea- ing the local number at 440-417-5713. sion web page athttp://ashtabula.osu.edu. Additional informaIn the past, people have sponsored tion can be obtained by calling the Ashtabula County Extentured in the Warren Chaney first professional record, Sandi’s Song. Her career expanded after she won docudrama, America: A Call to Great- high school students to attend the sion office at 440-576-9008. her first two GMA Dove Awards in ness. During this period of time she was breakfast. Anyone interested in donat1982, and began singing backup for Bill noted as the highest-paid singer in the ing tickets to high school students may Gaither and the Bill Gaither Trio. She Christian music industry, largely due also call the local number. For more information, email at headlined her first national tour in to massive touring and high-profile pray.accp@gmail.com. People also 1984, and reached national acclaim af- public appearances. OSU Extension is pleased to be hosting an intensive soyThe annual breakfast will be at the may like the “Ashtabula County Con- bean workshop, titled, “Hands on Learning for Soybean Pest ter her rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner” was included during the ABC SPIRE Institute, located at 1822 S. certs of Prayer” on Facebook. Scouting and Management” on Tuesday, February 5, 2013 from 9:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Williamsfield Community CenFrom page 1B ter in Williamsfield, Ohio. This workshop will be taught by Dr. Laura Lindsey who is Ohio State’s new Soybean/Wheat Extension Specialist; Dr. In other ACTS actions, during their meeting on Thurs- ment from the county’s law library and a 2001 Audi Quattro Andy Michel, Ohio State University, Field Crop Extension day, Jan. 24, commissioners approved an amendment to A6 from the Ashtabula County Sheriff’s Department. The Entomologist and Dr. Anne Dorrance, Ohio State University’s the contract with MV Transportation, which operates ACTS. starting bid on the vehicle, which has 101,000 miles, is $500. Field Crop Extension Pathologist. The amendment extends the current contract on a —Commissioners set the mileage reimbursement at $.45 The topics which will be discussed during this workshop month-by-month basis for a period not to exceed three per mile for employees who are using their privately-owned include: Agronomic factors to maximize yield, Hands on evalumonths, ending no later than March 31, 2013. vehicles for county business. The rate is in effect if the use ation of soybean yield components, What’s “bugging” soybeans, The cost is $62.95 per service hour, not to exceed is approved by their appointing authority. Identification of key insects, Thresholds and insecticide tim$267,600.45. The rate will remain in effect throughout 2013. ing, Stink bugs-The new bug, Key soybean diseases for northThe board is issuing short-term extensions to the exist—The commissioners also accepted the first amendment east Ohio, Pathogen biology, Local research results, Genetic ing contract because a decrease in local match funding has to the county’s 2013 Official Certificate of Estimated Redisease resistance, Foliar fungicides, See treatments, and made a reduction in service necessary later this year. sources. The new estimate of general fund revenues is Hands-on identification of soybean pests and diseases. This Commissioners also approved the following items: $19,612,982, an increase of $800,000. will be a great opportunity to see the major pests and dis—The board authorized the posting of unused or obso—The commissioners also authorized the disposal of eases up close and learn how to properly identify them. lete vehicles and equipment on the county’s website for pub- some office equipment through the Ashtabula County DeIn addition to the great presentations and hands-on aclic sale. Items posted include several pieces of office equip- partment of Environmental Services. tivities, each participant will receive a soybean management notebook. This notebook will include the following publicaFrom page 1B tions: Management of white mold, Soybean Cyst Nematode Management Guide, OSU Extension Agronomy Guide, ProfThe structure is located county’s department of plan- erty once the home is demol- Commission. The cost is $540. itable Soybean Disease Management Guide, Corn, Soybean, Commissioners also ap- Wheat, and Alfalfa Field Guide, Control of Insect Pests of on Stanhope-Kellogsville ning and community ser- ished, Switzer said. This has been a home proved the purchase of a ve- Field Crops, and the 2013 Ohio Weed Control Guide. Road in Williamsfield Town- vices, during a work session Attendees will also have the opportunity to receive Certiprior to the meeting. Switzer they’ve been anxious to get hicle for the Ashtabula ship. fied Crop Advisor and Pesticide Applicator Re-certification County Sheriff ’s Office. The project was to begin was requesting the commis- done, Switzer said. The vehicle in question is credits. The registration fee is $75 per person and includes In other actions, the comJan. 25 and be completed no sioners pass a resolution to demolish a burned out prop- missioners approved a con- a 2009 Ford F150 pick-up the resource materials, hearty farmer lunch and refreshments. later than Feb. 28. Commissioners also dis- erty on Bank Street in tract with the Ashtabula truck, at a cost of $14,933.50. The class is limited to 40 participants. Registration is reCounty Fair for exhibit space It will be purchased from quested by Tuesday, January 29, 2013. More details or regiscussed another property Conneaut. Habitat for Humanity at the 2013 county fair for the Greg Sweet Ford in North tration can be made by contacting the Ashtabula County Explanned for demolition with tension office at 440-576-9008 or http://ashtabula.osu.edu. Janice Switzer, of the wishes to build on the prop- Ashtabula County Service Kingsville.
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Bluegrass artist John Lilly joins photo journalist Feather at the Ashtabula Arts Center’s February art opening The Ashtabula Arts Center Gallery is proud to present the February exhibit entitled “These are the Stories I Tell: Portraits from Goldenseal” by Kingsville artist and writer Carl Feather. The environmental portraits are drawn from the more than 90 stories by Feather that were published in Goldenseal Magazine, a quarterly publication of the West Virginia Department of Culture and History. Feather has been a freelance writer for the magazine since the mid1980s. In addition to having dozens of full-length features published in Goldenseal, he has, since 2004, author a quarterly column, Backroads, in which he seeks out a writes about the hidden gems among the hills and valleys of the Mountain State. “My most satisfying work as a writer and photographer has been for Goldenseal,” said Feather, whose parents are West Virginia natives. “I truly feel at home in these mountains, and the residents of the state are literally family to me. The best memories of my life are of the ‘Goldenseal trips’ I make several times a year in search of stories and new adventures.” His search has taken Feather into every corner of the state, but his favorite haunts are Pocahontas, Preston and Tucker counties. The exhibit will include images from the December 2012 issue of Goldenseal, in which Feather presents the story of The Traveler’s Repose, a Pocahontas County landmark that Ambrose Bierce wrote about in one of his short stories and is lovingly preserved by the granddaughter of its founding family. “If there is one common thread among the people of West Virginia, it is their intense pride in heritage, a sense of belonging to the land and its human history. My exhibit will introduce viewers to both the landscape and the people PHOTOS COURTESY OF CARL FEATHER
I have had the honor to write about during the past 25 years. From a former prison warden whose job it was to help build the state’s first electric chair, and then throw the switch on it, to humble merchants and artisans, the exhibit gives voice and faces to the people of West Virginia,” Feather said. Feather is a reporter and photographer and owner of Feather Cottage Media, a producer of multimedia. His “Journey Into Autumn,” a video production of his autumnal travels in search of Goldenseal material, is among the DVD releases he has produced. The exhibit will run from February 6 through March 4. Gallery hours are Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday and Saturday hours from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission to the gallery is free. The gallery is also open before theater performances and during intermission. There will be an art opening reception on February 8 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Visitors can view the exhibit and talk with Feather while enjoying light refreshments. As a special added attraction for the evening, musician John Lilly will be appearing at the Arts Center from 6:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. A West Virginia native, John Lilly’s original, traditional, and classic country music hits home and rings true. From hidden masterpieces by Hank Williams, Jimmie Rodgers, and the Louvin Brothers to ancient folk ballads and creative original songs, John Lilly presents music of unusual depth and sincerity. A free-will offering will be held. More information about Goldenseal Magazine, copies of which will be available at the artist’s reception, is at www.wvculture.org/goldenseal. Feather’s blog and website is at www.thefeathercottage.com. John Lilly’s website can be seen at www.johnlillymusic.com. The Ashtabula Arts Center is funded in part by the Ohio Arts Council.
Local libraries arrange visit of national author Les Roberts BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers
During his visit, Roberts will give hourly talks about his Milan Jacovich mysterJEFFERSON - Libraries ies. His books are based in in Ashtabula County are Cleveland and environs and making possible the visit of always feature mention of national author Les Roberts. many many familiar places Roberts recently visited around town. The event will feature the Henderson Memorial Public Library to meet with library latest mystery: Whiskey Isdirectors from throughout land (2012), Andover Public the county and discuss his Library Director Susan Hill upcoming visit to the area said. Tours of the distillery will organized by them. Born and raised in Chi- be available as well. Red cago, Illinois, Roberts is the Eagle Distillery is located on author of 16 mystery novels Doty Road, just down the featuring Cleveland detec- way from South River Wintive Milan Jacovich, as well ery (also owned by Gene Sigel) and Chalet Debonne. as 11 other books. There will be appetizers Ashtabula County libraries are planning an all- and a cash bar, but admisLes Roberts shakes hands with Ed Worso, county Book Club extrava- sion and parking will be free, Hill said. director of Henderson Memorial Public ganza for April 21, 2013. The past president of It will take place at Red Library in Jef ferson, as plans are solidified for the Libraries’ Book Club Eagle Distillery on Sunday, both the Private Eye Writers of America and the Murder Mystery extravaganza April 21. April 21, from 2-5 p.m.
American Crime Writer’s League, Roberts came to mystery writing after a 24year career in Hollywood. He was the first producer and head writer of the Hollywood Squares and wrote for The Andy Griffith Show, The Jackie Gleason Show, and The Man from U.N.C.L.E., among others. He has been a professional actor, a singer, a jazz musician, a teacher, and a film critic. In 2003, he received the Sherwood Anderson Literary Award. A native of Chicago, he now lives in Northeast Ohio. More information about Roberts can be found at his website at http:// lesroberts.com. Stefanie Wessell, senior editor for Gazette NewspaSUBMITTED PHOTOS pers, may be reached at Les Roberts is pictured with Kathy Pape, swessell@gazettenews.com. director of Conneaut Public Library.
Sports Lakeside Junior High Wrestling places 1st in PAC
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By Byron Wessell Gazette Newspapers
Pictured is the 2012-13 PAC Junior High Wrestling Champs. Bottom (l to r) Caleb Spring, Cyle McAfee, Jonathan Santana, Javaun Whitted, Brandon Weagraff, Michael DeCamillo, Sean Montgomery, Asa Williams, Chase Bobbitt, Christian Hand, Sam Pekarcik, Michael Hamilton, Jacob Cruz, Patton Sidbeck, Michael Coup, Adam Bryski, Greg Ehasz, Joseph Ford, Ethan Barker, Parker Meaney, Anthony Carducci, DeShawn Jones, Odyssey Grega, Travis Bargeron, Tyresese Colter, Max Upole, Luciano Cunningham, Alex Ehasz and Maverick Rose.
ASHTABULA - With a record of 7-0-1 the Lakeside Dragon Jr. High wrestling team placed 1st in the competitive PAC conference. Coached by both Jim Brady and Kelly Prine, it was obvious early on to the coaches that they had a very athletic team. “We have a large team. However, within that team were kids who had wrestled since they were five and others who had never stepped foot on a mat,” Brady said. “We saw the potential right away but knew we had a lot of teaching to do,” Prine added. “Being first in the PAC is an honor for the school and the team. It wasn’t easy. Our wrestlers put in hours and hours of practice. We worked them really hard and they responded to that. They earned it through commitment, hard work and dedication. “We’re extremely proud of our team. Lakeside wrestling has a very bright future,” Brady SUBMITTED PHOTO added. Season records: Michael Coup, 15 – 0; Caleb Spring, 13 – 2; Patton Sidbeck, 13 – 2; Cyle McAfee, 12 -3; Michael DeCamillo, 13 – 3; Asa Williams, 15 – 1; Travis Bargeron, 15 – 5; Odyssey Grega, 9 – 2; Greg Ehasz, 11 – 4; uciano Cunningham, 12 – 3; Max Upole, 10 – 5; DeShawn Jones, 12 – 7; Adam Bryski, 9 – 8; Parker Meaney, 7 – 8; Chase Bobbit, 9 – 7; Michael Hamilton, 12 – 7; Javaun Whitted, 11 – 5; Tyreese COlter, 7 – 7; Johnathan Santana, 4 – 4; Sam Pekarcik, 7 – 8; Brandon Weagraff, 5 – 7 ; Ethan Barker, 2 – 5; Sean Montgomery, 4 – 7; Anthony Carducci, 5 – 4; and Alex Ehasz, 4 – 8.
Falcons win on senior night BY BYRON C. WESSELL Gazette Newspapers
on to win a major decision 10-2. Two more Falcons seniors extended the Falcons lead to the final score of 5821 with a pair of forfeits. First year wrestlers Kevin Orvos and Caleb Harris took forfeits at 220lbs and 285lbs.
JEFFERSON -The Jefferson Falcons wrestling team held their senior wrestling night on Thursday, Jan. 24 against the Edgewood Warriors. The Jefferson Falcons seJefferson 58, nior wrestlers consist of: Edgewood 21 Blake Perry, Ricker 106lbs -Tanner Perry, Maple, Nick Tripodi, Troy Edgewood, won by pin Stitt, Jeremy Brady, Joey over Victor Toth, Jefferson Babic, Jerry Scott, Kevin 113lbs –Zac Wilpula, Orvos and Caleb Harris. Edgewood, won by forfeit The Falcons were 120lbs – Zac Noce, scheduled to wrestle both Edgewood, won by forfeit Edgewood and the 126lbs – Joey Baitt, PHOTOS COURTESY OF DANIELLE SMOCK Jefferson, won by forfeit Lakeside Dragons, but only the Warriors could The Jefferson Falcons senior wrestlers consist of: bottom row, left 132lbs – Jerry Scott, make the match. Even to right; Joey Babic, Jeremy Brady, Ricker Maple and Kevin Orvos. Jefferson , won by pin over then the Warriors were Pictured in the top row, left to right; Troy Stitt, Rocky Tripodi, Caleb David Ellis, Edgewood 138lbs – Jeroen Ellis, unable to produce a full Harris, Blake Perry and Jerry Scott. Edgewood, won by minor squad due to injuries and. able to wrestle on senior night emy Brady took forfeits at decision 11-7 over Logan The Warriors would give up as several others took forfeits. 145lbs and 152lbs respectively. Platt, Jefferson several matches due to forfeit Jerry Scott helped the Fla- Zach Collins took a forfeit for 145lbs – Joey Babic, as they fell 58-21. The Falcons cons cut the lead to 12-6 as he the Falcons at 160lbs. Two Jefferson, won by forfeit were actually in the hole down picked up a pin at 132lbs over more senior wrestles would 152lbs - Jeremy Brady, Jefferson, won by forfeit 18-0 to start the evening as David Ellis, Edgewood. The earn forfeits for the Falcons as 160lbs – Zach Collins, Tanner Perry of, Edgewood, Warriors won their final Troy Stitt took a forfeit at Jefferson, won by forfeit picked up a pin over Victor match of the night at 138lbs 170lbs and Rocky Tripodi took 170lbs – Troy Stitt, Jefferson, Toth, Jefferson, for a 6-0 lead. as Jeroen Ellis, edged Logan a forfeit at 182lbs. Blake Perry won by forfeit Edgewood then capitalized on Platt, of Jefferson, in a close made the most of his senior 182lbs – Rocky Tripodi, a pair of forfeits as Zac Wilpula night as he was able to wrestle Jefferson, won by forfeit minor decision 11-7. picked up a forfeit at 113 and 195lbs – Blake Perry, Ellis held slim leads early an opponent at 195lbs. Zac Noce picked one up at 120. Perry wrestled against Jefferson, won by major deon as he lead 4-2 after the first Jefferosn would get back on period and 7-5 after the sec- Jarrod Harrah in a close cision 10-2 over Jarrod Harrah, Edgewood track as Joey Baitt picked up ond period. Platt would battle match early on as he lead 2-0 220lbs – Kevin Orvos, a forfeit for the Falcons at back to tie the match, but Ellis after one period. Perry then Jefferson, won by forfeit 126lbs. Jerry Scott then got went on to win 11-7 after a pair built on his lead in the second HW – Caleb Harris, Jefferson, the only pin for the Falcons as of late reversals. The Falcons period as he lead 6-1 and went won by forfeit he pinned David Ellis at then steam rolled to a 42-21 132lbs. Scott and Blake Perry lead after five straight forfeits. were the only Falcon seniors Seniors Joey Babic and Jer-
Blake Perry, of Jefferson, wrestles against Jarrod Harrah, of Edgewood, in a 195lb wrestling match. Jerry Scott, of Jefferson, picked up a pin on senior night against Edgewood’s David Ellis.
Local Scoreboard Boys Basketball Conneaut 68, Saint John 17 Edgewood 59, Seneca, Pa. 37 Pymatuning Valley 58, Maplewood 29 Bristol 76, GV 63 South 61, Lakeside 57 North 71, Geneva 49 Girard 66, Jefferson 58 GRA 67, Hearts for Jesus 44 Perry 40, Aurora 32 Cornerstone Christian 83, Edgewood 61 Saegertown 76, Conneaut 65 Lake Catholic 64, Lakeside 57 North 69, Madison 43 Saint Martin 51, Saint John 20 GRA 55, Horizon Science Academy 47 AOA 51, New Day Academy 37 New Day Academy JV 42, AOA JV 19 AOA 61, Geauga Grizzlies 26 Geauga Grizzlies JV 48, AOA 26
Girls Basketball St. Martin de Porres 42, Saint John 18 Howland 56, Jefferson 50 Riverside 68, Lakeside 29
Wrestling Madison 48, Lakeside 21 Perry 72, West Geauga 9 Jefferson 58, Edgewood 21 Geneva 41, Hawken 15 PV 43, Geneva 33 PV 58, Edgewood 24 Edgewood 29, Hawken 20
Tiffin University 78, Lake Erie College 44 TIFFIN - The Lake Erie College men’s basketball team hit a season-low 25% off their shots as they fell at Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) South Division foe Tiffin University 7844 on Thursday (Jan. 24). Joe Grasslle’s 23 points- his fourth straight 20 plus point performance- paced the Dragons (7-12, 4-9 GLIAC). The teams exchanged points until the Dragons went on a 10-0 run to go ahead 2111. Tiffin kept the momentum up as they closed out the half outscoring the Storm (5-11, 210 GLIAC) 21-15 off Graessle’s 18 first-half points to take a 4227 lead into the half. Khaleal McCormick also scored in double-digits for the Dragons, netting 10 while collecting seven rebounds. Overall, Tiffin hit 15-of-27 (55.6%) shots from the floor, including four-of-nine (44.4%) off threepoint attempts. The Dragons also owned a slight 20-17 advantage on the boards. Garrick Sims (Barberton, Ohio/ Barberton) led the Storm with six points in the half while Roy Alexander (Columbus, Ohio/ Walnut Ridge) scored five. Lake Erie shot just 24.1% (seven-of-29) in the half but hit three-of-six (50%) three-point
attempts. The Dragons continued to set the pace in the second-half, starting on a 16-5 run to take a 58-32 lead eight minutes into the second. The Storm’s shooting slump continued, hitting just seven-of-27 shots in the second-half as Tiffin came away with the 78-44 win. Four Dragons scored in double figures, led by Graeslle’s 23 points on nine-of13 (69.2%) shooting. Eric Roby netted 16 points and Mike Brown and McCormick added 35 points-15 and 10 receptively- off the bench. McCormick collected 11 rebounds to complete the doubledouble. The Dragons were effective from beyond the arch, hitting nine-of-19 (47.4%) three-point attempts. Lake Erie failed to have a double-digit scorer for the first time this season. Nate Tait (South Euclid, Ohio/Brush/ Alderson-Broaddus), Riley Thomas (Cardington, Ohio/ Cardington-Lincoln) and Sims each scored seven points. Andy Bosely (Columbus, Ohio/Orange) shared the team lead in rebounds with Sims with six boards. Tiffin outshot the Storm 48.3% to 25% and won the battle on the boards 43-33.
Sports Ohio Waterfowl Hunters Asked to Share Feedback for 2013-2014 Seasons The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is requesting the state’s waterfowl hunters provide input on the timing of the 2013-2014 fall waterfowl hunting seasons and the locations where they prefer to hunt. ODNR Division of Wildlife biologists are seeking input from Ohio waterfowl hunters through an online survey so season dates and opportunities can be matched to the preferences of as many hunters as possible within federal guidelines. The ODNR Division of Wildlife survey will be available Jan. 22-Feb. 15 at wildohio.com. Hunters need to provide their customer identification number to participate in the survey. The customer identification number is found on all Ohio hunting and fishing licenses or at wildohio.com in the Wild Ohio Customer Center by clicking on the Manage Your Customer Account link. Customers without Internet access can call 800-WILDLIFE (945-3543) and take the survey from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. during the dates when the survey is open. Phone survey participants will also need their customer identification number. Ohio Wetlands Habitat Stamp customers who purchased a hunting license and provided a valid email address will receive an invitation to take the survey in an effort to increase awareness and participation. Stamp customers need to provide a customer identification number to participate in the survey. Ohio Wetlands Habitat Stamp customers who wish to provide an email address to receive future invitations may sign up at wildohio.com in the Wild Ohio Customer Center. The Ohio Wildlife Council will establish 2013-2014 waterfowl season dates in August after federal guidelines are provided. Similar information was solicited by the ODNR Division of Wildlife from Ohio waterfowl hunters and used to set the 2012-2013 hunting season dates.
Storm Wrestling Rallies Late for Ninth Dual Win, Defeats Gannon 25-16 PAINESVILLE - Behind an upset win at 133 pounds by sophomore Austin Gillihan (Corry, Pa./Corry Area) and another flurry at the end, the Lake Erie College wrestling team won its third straight dual match, defeating traditional nonconference rival Gannon University, 25-16, Wednesday night (Jan. 25) at the Jerome T. Osborne Family Athletic and Wellness Center. Gillihan decisioned Jose Matos, the country’s seventhranked wrestler at 133 pounds, and did so rather convincingly. Gillihan never trailed in the match and finished strong with a four-point third period plus he earned a point for over three minutes of riding time. Then, just like they did a week ago in their upset of then 18th-ranked Ashland University, the Storm (9-3) put together a three-match winning streak over the final three matches of the evening. A victory that was both the first for the Storm in three tries over Gannon (1-3) and the team’s school-record ninth dual match win of the year. The night got off to a fast and exciting start. Junior Tyler Tesny (Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio/Cuyahoga Falls) scored an escape and picked up a point for stalling in the final 15 seconds to come back and defeat Jermaine Easter, 6-5, at 174 pounds. Classmate Zev Green (Marysville, Ohio/ Marysville) followed with a thrilling sudden victory overtime win at 184 pounds, knocking off Zack Zelcs 4-2. Following a pin at 197 pounds by Gannon’s Chris Boyd, freshman heavyweight Almonte Patrick (Maple Heights, Ohio/Maple Heights) jumped out to an early 7-0 first-period lead and went on to an 11-1 major decision over Chaz Lear. The 10-6 Lake Erie lead was quickly erased by a major decision win at 125 pounds by the Golden Knights’ Matt Turek. After Gillihan’s win at 133, Adam Weinell pulled off a surprise pin of junior Tom McVicker (South Fork, Pa./ Forest Hills/Penn Highlands) at 141 pounds. Weinell was trailing 7-5 with five seconds to go in the second period when he got the fall. Now trailing 16-13, the Lake Erie went on what has been a recently customary late run. Sophomore Nate Ball (Wadsworth, Ohio/Wadsworth) earned a convincing 12-7 decision over Mike Krysiak at 149 pounds and junior Zak Vargo (Stow, Ohio/Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy) made quick work of Sean Floor with a pin in 2:01 at 157 pounds. Sophomore All-American Matt Vandermeer (Clarkston, Mich./Clarkston) closed out the night with a 6-3 decision over Adam Greenman, his 13th consecutive victory. The Storm now turns its attention to its showdown Sunday afternoon, Jan. 27, at second-ranked Notre Dame College. Lake Erie College 25, Gannon University 16 Wednesday Jan. 25, 2013 | Jerome T. Osborne Family Athletic & Wellness Center Records: Lake Erie (9-3), Gannon (1-3) 125: Matt Vandermeer Turek (GU) maj. dec. Ian Ross (LEC), 11-3 133: Austin Gillihan (LEC) dec. Jose Matos (GU), 10-5 141: Adam Weinell (GU) pinned Tom McVicker (LEC), 4:55 149: Nate Ball (LEC) dec. Mike Krysiak (GU), 12-7 157: Zak Vargo (LEC) pinned Sean Floor (GU), 2:01 165: Matt (LEC) dec. Adam Greenman (GU), 6-3 174: Tyler Tensy (LEC) dec. Jermaine Easter (GU), 6-5 184: Zev Green (LEC) dec. Zack Zelcs (GU), 4-2 (SV1) 197: Chris Boyd (GU) pinned Mikey Samijlenko (LEC), 3:39 Hwt: Almonte Patrick (LEC) maj. dec . Chaz Lear (GU), 11-1
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Pay It Forward Foundation “Summer Bash” To feature Ulms Super Lates & Uems Mods June 12 at Sharon; Ken Schrader & Dave Blaney to compete Though not on the original published 2013 schedule, Sharon Speedway is pleased to announce an additional and new event coming Wednesday, June 12 as part of the 84th anniversary season. In coordination with Hamilton-Young Motorsports, the Pay It Forward Foundation of Cleveland will present the “Summer Bash” featuring the ULMS Super Late Models and the UEMS Modifieds. NASCAR racers Ken Schrader and Dave Blaney will be competing in the Modifieds. Keith Barbara ended the 2012 season on October 6 winning the season’s only Super Late Model show and first ever ULMS event at the speedway. This year, the Super Late Models will have a big presence at Sharon Speedway with four events under the ULMS banner kicking off on April 19 followed by June 12, July 20, and October 5. Each event will pay $3,000 to-win! The Modifieds annually have one of Sharon’s highest weekly car counts and 2012 was no different. In 2012, Jack Young tied for the championship with Joel Watson. Young and his car owner Ken Hamilton were instrumental in making the June 12 event happen. Sharon’s own Dave Blaney, who has 27 career “410” Sprint Car victories, two in
the Big-Block Modifieds, and one more in the Modifieds, will be behind the wheel of a Modified on this night. Schrader, a true racer that still competes on a high level driving just about anything and anywhere over his illustrious career, will join Blaney in a Modified. Sharon will have several Modified special events in 2013 including $1,000 to-win on April 19 and July 20 and $2,000 will be up for grabs on June 12 and September 14 all under the UEMS banner! The Pay It Forward Foundation was formed with the desire to carry out the mission defined by the principle of generosity witnessed in the movie Pay It Forward. P.I.F.F. is a completely volunteer group in the spirit of love and faith that raises money to help hard-working people who have fallen on tough times regardless of their beliefs, color, sex, age or orientation. The only thing they ask is that the recipients, in the same spirit of love and faith, pay it forward with three random acts of kindness. For more information, check out their website at www.piffcleveland.org. “This will be a great event to be able to host at Sharon Speedway,” stated Sharon GM Dave Willoughby. “It gives us another opportunity to feature the Super Late Models. Racers and fans both
are always asking us to do more events so I think they’ll be pleased with our schedule this year. I have to thank Hamilton-Young Motorsports for making this night happen. Ken is working hard to get a lot of other top talent to be competing on this night that we’ll be able to announce in the future.” Sharon Speedway will have an open practice on Saturday, March 23 followed by the $1,000 to-win “Springduro 150” Enduro. The “Steel Valley Thunder” regular season gets underway on Saturday, April 6 featuring the Governor Insurance Agency DIRTcar Big-Block Modifieds, Barris Supply RUSH Late Models, Summit Equipment Modifieds, Gibson Insurance Agency Stock Cars, HTMA/Precise Racing Products Econo Mods, and the Deforest Used Parts Mini Stocks. Sharon Speedway is owned by the Blaney, Weller, and Kirila Families and is a 3/8-mile dirt track located on CusterOrangeville Road in Hartford, Ohio near the intersection of Routes 7 & 305. For more information, check out the website at www.sharonspeedway.com or call 330772-5481. Become a fan of Sharon Speedway on Facebook at www.facebook .com/ sharonspeedway and follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/sharon spdwy. – Submitted by Mike Leone
Ohioans Encouraged to Renew Boat Registrations Online Approximately one-third of Ohio’s watercraft registrations will expire on March 1, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). Ohioans may conveniently register watercraft online, through the mail or in person. Ohio watercraft registrations are valid for three years. In 2012, Ohio had 432,817 registered watercraft. The ODNR Division of Watercraft processed a record 19,570 registration renewals online in 2012, up from the 16,635 registration e-renewals processed in 2011. The online renewal process may be utilized 24 hours a day, seven days a week through Sept. 30 at ohiodnr.com/ watercraft. Once the boat owner’s transaction is successfully completed, a valid boat registration and decals will be sent in the mail within 10 days. The ODNR Division of Watercraft encourages boat owners to use the online registration renewal system if they are not making any changes to boat information included in their registration.
Owner information, such as a mailing address, may be changed when using the online watercraft registration renewal process. Multiple boat registrations may be renewed online in one transaction. These secure renewal transactions require the use of a valid MasterCard or Visa credit card in addition to an ODNR Division of Watercraft assigned boat registration personal identification number. Ohio boat owners also may renew their watercraft registrations by mail through June 30, if they have no changes to information included on their registration, including owner information. Ohioans also may renew watercraft registrations in person when visiting a watercraft registration agent. A listing of watercraft registration agents, which includes each of the ODNR Division of Watercraft’s 11 area office locations, fee schedules and other registration information, is available at ohiodnr.com/watercraft or by calling the ODNR Division of Watercraft toll-free at 8774BOATER (877-426-2837).
Jefferson wrestles past Braden in junior high competition Results: Jefferson 60, Braden 24 80lbs - Josh Baitt, Jefferson, won by pin over Greg Osborne, Braden 86lbs – Eric Ferl, Braden, won by pin over Chris Buzzard, Jefferson 92lbs - Bryce Cox, Jefferson, won pin over Dylan Bowers, Braden 98lbs – Frankie Oliveriez, Braden, won by pin over Christian Marte, Jefferson 104lbs – Tyler McKee, Jefferson, won by injury default over Trent DuFour, Braden 110lbs – Austin Simmons, Jefferson, won by pin over Kevin Bowers, Braden
116lbs – Alissa Farmer, Jefferson, won by forfeit 122lbs – Clay Smock, Jefferson, won by forfeit 128lbs- Jacob Arsulic, Braden, won by pin over Ted Johnson, Jefferson 142lbs –Mason Swiney, Jefferson, won by pin over Clay Reed, Braden 150lbs – Dakota Newhart, Braden, won by forfeit PHOTOS COURTESY OF DANIELLE SMOCK 172lbs – Austin Bryce Cox, of Jefferson, picks up a pin over Dylan Bowers, Blankenship, Jefferson, won of Braden, during a 92lb wrestling match. by pin over Liam Leveto, Braden 205lbs Joe Chamra, Jefferson, won by forfeit HWAustin Norris, Jefferson, won by pin over Dalton Riddle, Braden
Tyler McKee, of Jefferson, uses a cross face against Trent DuFour, of Braden, during a 104lb match.
Clay Smock, Jefferson, fights for position during a recent 122lb match against Derrick Elrod, of Braden.
Josh Baitt, of Jefferson, pins Greg Osburn, of Braden, during an 80lb match.
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Red Cross announces 2013 Heroes Community encouraged to attend Hero Breakfast
BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers ASHTABULA - The Ashtabula County Chapter of the American Red Cross will honor people who have made a difference in the lives of others during its annual Community Heroes Breakfast. Earlier this week, the Ashtabula County Chapter of the American Red Cross was pleased to announce the latest group of “ordinary people doing extraordinary things.” “Ordinary people doing extraordinary things” – that is what is at the heart of the annual Ashtabula County Red Cross Community Heroes Breakfast. On Saturday, March 2, the tenth annual Community Heroes Breakfast will be held at the Mount Carmel Community Center, located at 1200 East 21st St. in Ashtabula. The breakfast, which is a fundraiser allowing the Ashtabula County Chapter to provide assistance within the county, will begin at 9 a.m. The Community Heroes Breakfast serves as the largest fundraiser for the local chapter, which relies on monetary donations to fun the emergency services it provides to county residents. Monies raised locally are used locally. Heroes and a brief description of the reason for nomination include: • Medalist Heroes. This
category recognizes a person or persons who put their own lives at risk to save another person. This year three adults and one youth will be recognized in this category. Brandon Bagley and Bryant Crabtree (age 17), both of Jefferson, were on the scene last August when a car struck the gas pumps at the BP Station on Routes 46 and 6. They managed to assist a young man trapped between the car and pumps out of the way, assisted a young woman who had been badly cut and finally, pull two people from the car moments before it exploded. They remained calm and kept the victims calm in the midst of an inferno. Frank Hall of Jefferson, assistant football coach of Chardon High School, was on duty in the cafeteria last March when shooter TJ Lane began his terrible shooting spree. Though he continues to credit the first responders at that scene, Mr. Hall was the person who dodged bullets to chase the shooter from the building and save countless student lives. David Perala of Geneva was enjoying the end of a great Fourth of July on the beach when he heard shouts from about 25 yards out in the water. As others on the beach remarked about a young man “fooling around” and two other swimmers swam to shore, Perala recognized the man
was actually drowning. With a storm approaching and waves becoming rougher, he swam out and managed to get the, by now, flailing victim towed safely to shore. • Distinguished Heroes. This category recognizes those who have saved the life of another. Captain Tom Hogan was returning to shore after a fun fishing outing with several other boat captains. They spotted what appeared to be debris floating about nine miles offshore and headed over. They soon saw three men, none of whom had a life jacket, barely staying afloat in the lake. Hogan recruited the assistance of a fellow captain and they pulled all three to safety. Geneva resident Russell Starkey first donated a unit of blood in 1955. He has continued to be a regular donor and is now approaching his 31st gallon donated. Each unit of blood has the potential to save three lives, which makes his lifetime gift more than 700 lives saved. Chief Bill Strubbe of the Plymouth Fire Department was not on duty as he and his planned to enjoy a relaxing dinner at a local restaurant. His years of training came in to play though, as he was called upon to assist a fellow diner who began choking. His successful use of the Heimlich maneuver
Ashtabula County
HOME SHOW 2013
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allowed the diner to be saved. • Community Service Heroes. The honorees are associated with an extraordinary act of kindness, courage or selflessness. Shirley Corlett of Kingsville has long taken up the cause of veterans and this past year was able to gather church and community support to provide every Cleveland VA inpatient with three small gifts. Geneva residents Retta and Rock Dodrill are being recognized for their overwhelming support of their church and the people of the area though church dinners, assisting with repairs, serving as trustees, etc. Inez Gaumer of Ashtabula is well-known to the special needs families of this county and is recognized for, among many other things, beginning and providing a Sunday School for these adults for more than thirty years. Another well-known Ashtabula resident, William (Red) Leonard, has been the “behind-the-scenes” man for such organizations and projects as St. Vincent DePaul Society, HALO and others. His tireless work has been instrumental in achieving record-setting collections in our county.
Kori Marcy of Conneaut stepped in to help the family of a terminally ill child, Dylan Thomas both in making his dream of seeing a sport star come true, and in providing the costs of final arrangements. Andover residents Chet and Christy Paul are the founders and “boots on the ground” people behind “Ride 4 Them,” which is a one day event raising approximately $15,000 for the families of critically and terminally ill children in this county. • Animal Rescue Hero. This award is given to acknowledge the rescue of a human by an animal or the rescue of an animal by a human. Nassief Automotive has provided donations to APL and used their own advertising to make the public aware of the needs of stranded and abandoned animals available for adoption. • Director’s Award. This award is given by the Ashtabula County Chapter in recognition of an individual or group who best exemplifies, in action, the true spirit of the American Red Cross. This year, the award is presented to Gabriel Performance. Following a longstanding relationship through safety training with the company, staff and employees gave their Commu-
nity Service Day to the chapter and improved the overall appearance with new fencing along the driveway, interior and exterior painting and new light fixtures. “This is an incredible year in terms of nominations,” said Renee Palagyi, executive director of the Ashtabula County Red Cross. “It is our honor to hold these people up for praise and recognition. Each of them has said they don’t feel like heroes, each feels they did what anyone else would have done in the same circumstances. That humility alone makes their actions noteworthy.” The event also serves as a major fundraiser for the Ashtabula County Chapter. Palagyi stressed that all monies remain within the county and are used to provide disaster services. This winter has brought a record number of single family fires with the continual depletion of disaster funds within days of new donations. Those wishing to support the heroes may purchase breakfast tickets in person at the Ashtabula County Chapter office 433 Center Street, Ashtabula, OH or call (440) 998-1020. Tickets are $25 per person, reservations are due by Feb. 22 and no tickets will be sold at the door.
Fans don’t let fans drive drunk anyone who is thinking of driving while impaired. • Take appropriate steps to prevent anyone from driving while impaired. their liquor permit. • Be prepared for guests To help keep the roads to spend the night if an alsafe this Super Bowl week- ternative way home is not end, more than 81 local law available. enforcement agencies around the state will be conIf you are attending a ducting more than 1,925 Super Bowl party or hours of enforcement activ- watching at a sports bar ity and 1,100 hours of satu- or restaurant: ration patrols, funded by fed• Designate your sober eral grants provided through driver before the party beOTSO. gins and leave your car keys “We can’t fight the battle at home if you plan to drink. against impaired driving on • Avoid drinking too our own; we need your com- much alcohol too fast. Pace mitment to make our roads yourself. Eat enough food, safe,” said Colonel John take breaks, and alternate Born, Patrol superinten- with non-alcoholic drinks. dent. “You can contribute to • If you are a bar, permit a safer Ohio by actively in- holder or employee and have fluencing friends and family questions about over-serving to make safe, responsible or other liquor-permit redecisions — like planning lated issues, contact one of ahead to designate a driver the Ohio Investigative Units and insisting that everyone (OIU) regional offices. Conin the vehicle is buckled up.” tact information is listed online at http:// Designating a sober www.investigativeunit.ohio.gov. driver should be on the OIU offers free instruction top of everyone’s Super on laws pertaining to the Bowl party list along with sale and/or consumption of these tips to stay safe: alcohol and tobacco. Agents If you are hosting a Su- also cover topics such as per Bowl party: false identification, employ• Make sure all of your ment of minors, along with guests designate their sober penalties for those found in drivers before kick-off or violation. help arrange ride-sharing • If you don’t have a deswith other sober drivers. ignated driver, ask a sober • Serve plenty of food and friend for a ride home; call a non-alcoholic drinks. cab, friend, or family mem• Only serve alcohol to ber to come and get you. guests over 21 years of age. • Take appropriate steps • Stop serving alcohol at to prevent anyone from drivthe end of the third quarter ing while impaired. Rememof the game and begin serv- ber, Fans Don’t Let Fans ing coffee and dessert. Drive Drunk. • Keep the numbers for • Always buckle up - it’s local cab companies handy, still your best defense against and take the keys away from other impaired drivers.
Make the right play for the big game to save your life and others COLUMBUS - The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Ohio Traffic Safety Office (OTSO) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) want to remind everyone that Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk. Please be sure to designate a sober driver if you plan to drink alcohol on Super Bowl Sunday. Super Bowl Sunday is one of America’s biggest and most entertaining national sporting events as friends and families gather to socialize and watch the game. During last year ’s Super Bowl, the Patrol made 46 OVI-related arrests from Feb. 5, 2012, at 6 a.m. through Feb. 6, 2012, at 6 a.m. During this 24-hour reporting period, there were three fatalities and 193 injuries resulting from traffic crashes. One of the traffic fatalities and 16 of the injuries were from OVI-related crashes. “While we want people to enjoy the big game, we want them to do so responsibly,” said Director Thomas Charles, Ohio Department of Public Safety. “We want everyone to take the appropriate steps to ensure they get home safely.” Getting caught driving while impaired will earn you a costly penalty from law enforcement, and may even result in losing your driving privileges. For bars and establishments, over-serving or serving underage patrons could also mean costly fines, suspension or revocation of
Religion/Community Local paramedics awarded American Ambulance Association Star of Life in Washington, D.C.
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Ashtabula County Friends for Life participate in events
Community Care Ambulance, along with some help from our Federal Congressional Delegation, recognized two CCA employees for the outstanding service they provide to the community in their field and kicked off the celebration of EMS Week upon returning home. For the 6th year, Community Care Ambulance (CCA) has joined the American Ambulance Association (AAA) to recognize exemplary field providers by traveling to Washington D.C. to celebrate the STARS of Life Program. Paramedics Ed Stitt and Joe Huston were two Community Care Ambulance employees chosen to receive this prestigious award through a nomination from their peers and leadership at CCA. Ed Stitt, CICP Paramedic is dedicated to the EMS profession where he has spent 14 years certified as a Paramedic and 12 years certified as a critical care paramedic. He has proudly severed our nation in the U.S. Air Force for 12 years ending in 1999 allowing him to start his EMS career. Ed has been married for ten years to his supporting wife Anne-Marie and they have three children. His time away from work is spent cooking, fishing and camping with his family. Ed is an extraordinary person who displays compassion, education and support to his coworkers and his patients with sincerity and trust. He is the first one to assist in the clinical training and education of his peers. Ed has recently taken a strong interest into the further developing of his talents by reaching out to new market areas and assisting in business development. Ed and has grown with our organization and helped steer our organization into the enhanced clinical group we are today. He is described as a professional, loyal, and hardworking individual that leads with his actions and not his words. Ed is often used as a field preceptor and as a pediatric resource as the little patients are his passion.
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Ashtabula County Friends for Life participants at Erie People for Life’s annual Prayer Breakfast held at Bayfront Convention Center Jan. 19 included Pastor Tom McCain (fourth from left) and Sheila Jemison and Marlene Terry of Double Portion, the featured musicians (standing center). Acclaimed author George Weigel of Maryland gave a presentation on 10 points of hope for the abatement of abortion noting that if God was not in the battle, pro-lifers would have given up by now (40 years after Roe v. Wade legalized abortion). Pro-life T-shirt Week and the high school Oratory Contest March 16th will be discussed at the next meeting of FFL, Tuesday, Feb. 19, at 7 p.m. at Gateway Church on Austinburg Road. For more information, contact FFL president Crystal Latimer at 466-7441, Facebook or the FFL website, ashcofriendsforlife.org.
Joe Huston, CICP Paramedic loves the outdoors and is an active participant in outdoor physical challenges. His latest competition is the “Tough Mudder Challenge,” an outdoor fitness course designed for the military. He is a volunteer with his local fire department for EMS and rescue services. Joe is described by his peers as a strong leader and well respected. He pays great attention to detail and is supporting and compassionate to all those around him. During Joe’s time with Community Care he has responded to Natural Disasters and other special duty assignments where his leadership and professionalism shined raising the standards for those around him. He is dedicated and loyal and always looking for ways to seek improvement both personal and professional. Joe began his career as an EMT with Community Care three years ago and quickly advanced to paramedic and in 2011 completed his Critical Care Certification, now working as a lead paramedic and mentor on his shift. Both individuals have demonstrated excellence in their abilities in EMS and are well respected by CCA and their peers. The candidates were nominated knowing they would well represent CCA and all EMS professionals as they visited our nation’s Capitol and met with staff at our Congressional Delegation to discuss key issues facing EMS. The Stars of Life is a special program to publicly recognize and celebrate the achievements of these individuals and others from across the US in our nation’s capitol. CCA would also like to recognize and congratulate the additional 24 employees that were nominated for the STARS program in Washington D.C. The nominees were: Bill Balog, Amy Bernato, Michael Bernato, Mark Camplese, Allison Chevaro, Larry Clark, Tim Conrad Sr., Eric Dugan, Mike Ferron, Aaron Gilmer, Sarah Hall, Steve Heglund, Fred Klingman, Derek Nelson, Dwayne Nieder, Chris Pildner, Jack Schiness, Richard Schoville, Paula Shenal, Jill Spellman, Dawn Spriggs, Lynn Stright, Tom Wilhelm, and Michael Van Norman. The STARS, Ed Stitt and Joe Huston along with Julie Rose, CCA Executive Director and member of the AAA Board of Directors began their celebration in D.C. by attending a banquet to recognize EMS individuals from across the nation. These individuals were awarded medals as a symbol of appreciation for all that they have done as leading EMS professionals. Back home the STARS and CCA held a celebration for the nationally recognized EMS week. National Emergency Medical Services Week is designated to encourage awareness of our nation’s EMS system to the public. Community Care Ambulance (CCA) is a private, regional, non-profit organization established in 1994 and headquartered in Ashtabula, with satellite stations in Geauga, Lake and most recently Cuyahoga Counties. CCA provides community 9-1-1 services, critical care transports, and non-emergency ambulance transports in the Northeast Ohio Region for communities, healthcare systems and nursing facilities. CCA is proud to employ over 150 professionals. CCA’s corporate office phone number is (440) 9927302. Community Care Ambulance, providing the highest quality healthcare services to the communities we serve resulting in superior satisfaction.
A diverse group of people attended Ashtabula County Friends for Life’s annual Candlelight Vigil for the victims of abortion on Jan. 20 at Zaback-Ducro Funeral Home, Ashtabula. The public event takes place during January, Sanctity of Life Month, especially for those unable to attend the March for Life in Washington, D.C. (held from this year forward on a Friday). In the county, Protestants and Catholics, including the local Knights of Columbus, pray and work together throughout the year for the end of abortion legalized 40 years ago. Pastor Harry Pishcura of Geneva New Life Assembly spoke at the event. The Yarbroughs of New Life Assembly provided music. Catherine and Phillip Schmidt read a Newtown Sandy Hook poem and letter to the editor. Pro-life T-shirt Week and the high school Oratory Contest March 16 will be discussed at the next meeting of FFL.
Surrounded by the ladies, including Jean Bento and Sally Cragon, who have been active in the local pro-life movement for decades, is the new Executive Director of Ohio Right to Life John Coats. Coats was the speaker at Ashtabula County Friends for Life’s annual Celebrate Life event held recently at Gateway Church, Ashtabula.
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SAVE 40¢/LB OR $4/10 LBS
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Hot or Mild Buffalo-Style
$
$ 29
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Just Right for the Big Game!
SAVE 98¢ ON 2
OUR FAMOUS 10LB MEAT SALE
WesternStyle Ribs
29
5
99
3
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Hot Dog or Sandwich Rolls
Fresh
$
IN OUR BAKERY 8ct Fresh-Baked
Pork Shoulder
Jumbo Party Wings
Gia Russa Panko Bread Crumbs
SAVE $3.00 ON 2
Red Baron
SOLD IN A 10LB PKG FOR $22.90
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8oz
Hampton Farms Roasted Peanuts
2FOR
LB
BIG GAME SPECIAL Special Recipe
Super-Zesty
Ham off the Bone
29
2
SAVE $2.30/LB OR $23/10 LBS
NEW ITEM!
$
$
SOLD IN A 10LB PKG FOR $24.90
IN OUR BAKERY Extra-Chewy & Chocolatey
99
OUR FAMOUS 10LB MEAT SALE
Pork Shoulder Blade
Pork Sirloin Chops
LB
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Iced Chocolate Brownies
6
Boneless
$ 99
1
$
OUR FAMOUS 10LB MEAT SALE
Ground Beef
IN OUR BAKERY
Big Game Cake
SAVE 60¢/LB
73% Lean
SAVE 52¢
Pick a Winner! 8” Decorated
Butt and Shank
$ 39
SAVE $2.18 ON 2
1 1 FREE
Miller Lite
BUY GET SAVE $3.99 ON 2
SAVE $4.29 ON 2
$
1799
24pk Cans
344 S. Chestnut St., Jefferson • 576-9122 Hours: Open Every Day 7am - 9pm Gas/Video • 576-7557
Pharmacy • 576-6258
Open 7am - 9pm
M-Sat. 8am - 8pm, Sun. 10am - 6pm
Manufacturer’s cents off DOUBLE COUPONS up to & including 50¢ in value. Get complete details at our market. Prices effective: February 1-7, 2013 while supplies last. We reserve the right to limit quantities. Not responsible for typographical or pictorial errors. No sales to dealers.
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