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

ACMC welcomesfirst baby of 2013

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

PHOTO BY STEFANIE WESSELLOutgoing Ashtabula County Clerk of Courts Carol Meadwas honored with a retirement party last Friday, Jan. 4.She is pictured here with new Clerk of Courts Tami Pentek.

BY STEFANIE WESSELLGazette Newspapers

JEFFERSON - OutgoingAshtabula County Clerk ofCourts Carol Mead was hon-ored with a retirement partylast Friday, Jan. 4.

After 41 years of workingin the Ashtabula County Clerkof Courts Office - including 21of those years as Clerk ofCourts - Mead retired on Fri-day, Dec. 28, 2012.

Mead began as a filingclerk to the Clerk of Courts of-fice. She was serving as chiefdeputy in the office when theopportunity arose to run foroffice, as the Clerk of Courtsshe was serving under was notrunning for re-election.

During her career, she waswitness to a sea change in tech-nology and a tremendous in-crease in case load. Shortly af-ter she became Clerk of Courtsin 1991, after serving as ChiefDeputy for 10 years, she re-placed the manual docketingsystem where the staff wouldhandwrite or type requireddata onto docket sheets with astate-of-the-art computer sys-tem, thus establishing the con-solidated base shared by thethree Common Pleas Courtsand the lower Courts of East-ern and Western.

As technology advanced, sodid the Court View system,where today the public canview the court docket online.

Mead also recalls when,for the longest time, the AutoTitle Department was lo-cated in a small office directly

Outgoing Clerk of Courts honored with retirement party

PHOTOS BY JAN PERALA FOR A-TECHA-Tech Computer Networking & Electronic Technologystudents and their instructor Scott Basen (middle) hangthe ever lengthening Spirit Chains which draped theceiling in the school’s cafeteria before Christmas break.Each link in the chains represented a contribution to A-Tech’s school-wide Holiday Food Drive to help fill thecupboards of twelve A-Tech families who areexperiencing need. The effort generated nearly athousand dollars. Holding the ladder are Jason Herr (left)and Brandi Schmidt. Hanging the chains are Brian Santeeand Lane Randolph.

BY JAN PERALAA-Tech

JEFFERSON TOWN-SHIP - Throughout themonth of December, stu-dents at Ashtabula CountyTechnical and Career Cam-pus (A-Tech) linked up toshare the spirit of the sea-son with the families ofclassmates who are experi-encing hardship. Twelve A-Tech families, which collec-tively included 55 people andeleven children under ten,enjoyed a holiday feast withall the trimmings thanks tothe altruism of A-Tech stu-dents.

The effort included theannual Spirit Chain compe-tition, which generatednearly a thousand dollars topurchase non-perishablefood items to supplementthe mountains of cannedgoods contributed to a con-current Holiday Food Drive.Students purchased links inthe Spirit Chains for anickel each or six for a quar-ter as grade levels competedto create the longest chain.

Holiday service eventsfill the cupboards for

A-Tech familiesBy mid December, the color-ful Spirit Chains stretchedback and forth from wall towall in the A-Tech cafeteriaillustrating a level of contri-butions totaling $942.74.The junior class edged outthe seniors by a margin ofonly 25 links to win theSpirit Chain competitionwith a chain stretching to11,877 links.

A school-wide food drivecoordinated by Health CareAcademy program studentsgenerated $4,432 containersof non perishable food items.Now the overflowing cup-boards at the school are bareand that is all according tothe plan for A-Tech students.

“Twelve families of ourclassmates who were havinga hard time at Christmascame in and picked up boxesand boxes of food,” CrystalSchreiber, a senior in theCulinary Arts program said.“It is so important to reachout to help others. No oneshould be without a big din-ner at Christmas and it’s areally good feeling to knowwe helped.”

across the hall from the Clerkof Courts Legal Departmenton the second floor of themain courthouse. Mead, see-ing the case load ever in-creasing, determined earlyon in her tenure as clerk thatmore room was required forboth departments, so she de-signed from the floor up thecurrent Auto Title Depart-ment - a “one-stop shop” atthe corner of Walnut Streetand North Chestnut Street inJefferson.

Like the Legal Depart-ment, the titling processneeded to be more efficient, soMead, in partnership with theBureau of Motor Vehicles,managed the implementationof a computerized Auto TitlingSystem, or ATPS. Mead saidit’s hard to believe today, butat one time, before computers,a title was “typed up.”

“Today, the citizens ofAshtabula County and all ofthe car dealers enjoy a verymodern and efficient AutoTitle Department that is evenopen on Saturday mornings,”Mead said. “On average,40,000 title-related documentsare processed annually.”

As space is a rare commod-ity for the Clerk of Courts,Mead also converted the oldTitle Department into a filingroom, complete with a bank for“space saver” electric filingstorage systems and severalwork stations for the staff, titlesearches and general public.

Mead said the Clerk ofCourts office is extremely busyand complicated, processing

hundreds of documents a dayand thousands of cases a year,ranging from civil, criminal, di-vorces and liens, as well asnotaries, passports, GrandJury and Court of Appeals.

“I’m thankful I could do thejob,” Mead said. “I love serv-ing the public.”

Mead said she will miss theopportunity to help people,which she feels has been themost rewarding part of serv-ing as Clerk of Courts. She hasfond memories of many peoplewho have come and gone overthe years and is very pleasedthat her chief deputy, TamiPentek, was elected to carry onher work.

“I don’t know of a public of-ficial who served the citizensof Ashtabula County who hasbeen as superlative as Carol,”retired Federal Court JudgeThomas D. Lambros said. “Sheand her staff have brought theClerk of Courts office into the21st century.”

Lambros said Mead hasdone a superb job, and he is

excited about her successor inPentek.

“We’re just so fortunate tohave them as our public offi-cials,” Lambros said.

A number of other publicofficials attended the retire-ment party, including Com-missioner Dan Claypool.

“Carol’s been a great countyrepresentative as Clerk ofCourts,” Claypool said.

He said the county has agood replacement in Pentek,and the commissioners havepledged to help her in any waythey can while she makes hertransition.

Mead and her husbandJohn reside in Saybrook Town-ship and she plans to remainactive in the Ohio Clerk ofCourts Association, herchurch, the Finnish AmericanHeritage Association and theDemocratic Party. She is look-ing forward to retirement andkeeping in touch with all thewonderful people she has hadthe honor and privilege toknow and serve.

BY STEFANIE WESSELLGazette Newspapers

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In its 24th year, the showis sponsored by theAshtabula County Cham-bers of Commerce, GenevaArea Chamber of CommerceExecutive Director Sue EllenFoote said. Foote said theChambers’ booth will offerdaily drawings and doorprizes, as well as multipleprize opportunities.

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GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • WEEK OF WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2013 • 3BCounty News

2013 Point In Time CountPlanning Meeting set for Jan. 14

On January 22, 2013, Ashtabula County’s Continuumof Care will be conducting the annual Point In Time(PIT) count. The U.S. Department of Housing and Ur-ban Development (HUD) requires counts of shelteredand unsheltered homeless persons for those communi-ties receiving McKinney-Vento funding through the Con-tinuum of Care (CoC) Homeless Assistance Program.

The PIT Count provides HUD with data needed tounderstand the number and characteristics of personswho are homeless (Sheltered or unsheltered) at onepoint-in-time in Ashtabula County.

In order to successfully implement this project forAshtabula County, a training and information meetinghas been scheduled on Jan. 14. Location to be an-nounced. Please mark your calendar. We need your helpto make this a successful count!

Who should participate in this training and thePIT count:

• Any entity that provides Shelter, Transitional hous-ing, Hotel/Motel assistance paid for by charities /gov-ernment entities & Safe Havens in Ashtabula Countymust attend this training.

• Any entity that works with the homeless and/orchronically homeless population.

• Citizens of the community are welcomed to attendtraining and participate, too.

— Submitted by Jill M. ValenticAssistant Director

Catholic Charities of Ashtabula County

JEFFERSON – On Jan. 2, more than a year after sub-mitting the title documentation and plans for the pipeand pump replacement at Plant C, the Ashtabula CountyPort Authority (ACPA) received permission to proceed withtheir project from the Economic Development Agency. The$3.1 million project allows for the replacement of fourwater pumps, nearly 100 feet of water line and the elec-trical infrastructure that powers the pump station.

“It has been a process, and there were a few hurdlesalong the way, but this was a team effort,” said SeanRatican, executive director of the Ashtabula County PortAuthority. “The Port worked in conjunction with the com-missioners, Sherrod Brown’s office and the federal Eco-nomic Development Agency to move this project to thenext step. The help and support of the Port’s board andlocal officials has been integral as we navigated the wa-ters while seeking approval at the federal level to takethe next step.”

The permission to proceed was welcome news on thefirst workday of the new year, bringing a positive reac-tion from all three county commissioners.

“As commissioners we have been working for severalyears to ensure a reliable source of water for the custom-ers, businesses and the employees of the companies whodepend on this water source to grow their businesses andsecure the jobs. This approval to proceed is a critical stepin that process,” said Commissioner Joe Moroski.

“This is absolutely great news for Ashtabula County,”said Commissioner Peggy Carlo. “By receiving this EDAgrant, this will secure jobs and open the door for immedi-ate and future opportunities. We are extremely pleasedwith the cooperation and collaboration by all of the stakeholders in obtaining this grant.”

“I just want to thank the Port Authority and everyonewho had a part in getting this grant. This project, andthis grant, would not have been possible without the hardwork of the Port, and the support of the local businessesthat have worked with us every step of the way,” said Com-missioner Daniel Claypool. “This project will really movethe industry and economy of Ashtabula County forward.By renovating this pump station, we are taking a stepforward in the redevelopment of this county. This is a goodday for our county.”

By replacing the water pumping infrastructure at PlantC, the ACPA is solidifying one of the county’s greatest eco-nomic development resources – raw water. The plant ispermitted to draw 200 million gallons of raw water fromthe lake each day, a capacity that is one of the greatest

Plant C EDA project receivesapproval to go out for bid

sources of raw water in the State of Ohio.“Approval on the ‘C’ plant project is great news. I know

that there was a tremendous about of effort to get theapproval. It shows the excellent support that the port andcommissioners are demonstrating for infrastructureprojects in support of manufacturing in AshtabulaCounty,” said Scott Strayer, site director at Cristal Glo-bal.

“Praxair appreciates everyone’s efforts that have takenus to this point. A refurbished water pumping infrastruc-ture will be a tremendous asset to current and futureAshtabula businesses who rely on a reliable source of rawwater to create and sell their products,” said AndrewZimmerle, On-site Business Manager for Praxair, Inc.

The Ashtabula County Port Authority originally pur-chased the former coal fired power plant from First En-ergy, nearly six years ago through a partnership withCristal Global and Praxair. The purchase was necessaryto prevent the site from ceasing operations. Working inconjunction with the Ashtabula County Commissionersand the two manufacturers, the Port took ownership ofthe property, thus guaranteeing that water would flowfrom Lake Erie to the local manufacturers located inAshtabula Township.

“The Port purchased Plant C to ensure that more than1,200 local jobs would be saved, and to acquire a valuableresource as we work to redevelop this county’s economy,”Ratican said. “The $1.55 million EDA grant, combinedwith the $1.55 million local match, will be used to replaceaging infrastructure at the plant that dates back to the1940s and ‘50s.”

“Now that we have received permission to proceed tobid, we will finalize the plans and specs for the project,and take the last steps necessary to publish the bid docu-ments,” he said. “The RFP will be out as soon as possible,and we hope to see a large number of local bidders. Notonly will this project allow us to invest in the infrastruc-ture necessary for manufacturing in Ashtabula County,but it will also allow us to put some local people to workduring the winter months when construction projects areusually dormant.”

The ACPA expects to release the bid documents laterthis month, and have proposals back in February, allow-ing the project to commence before the snow thaws.

“There is some lead time in ordering a lot of the largercomponents, like the 36-inch pipe and electrical switch gear,”Ratican said. “But the permission to proceed to bid is theholiday gift we were hoping for. Now it’s time to go to work.”

NEO Fund nowtaking applications

ASHTABULA COUNTY - Support and resources forlocal entrepreneurs are vital for the long-term viabil-ity of the local economy. The Growth Partnership isproud to be a continued advocate of NEO Fund as theycontinue to grow their portfolio of small businesses theyhave helped here in Ashtabula County.

NEO Fund is currently accepting applications fromentrepreneurs, both current and aspiring, in AshtabulaCounty, to be considered for small business loans.

If you’re looking to start or expand your business inAshtabula County, NEO Fund may be able to providethe coaching and/or capital needed to help you succeed.

NEO Fund makes loans to qualified entrepreneursup to $30,000, for up to five years, at competitive rates.

To qualify for a loan from NEO Fund, you must:• Own a business in retail, restaurant, or profes-

sional services that has been in operation for five yearsor less, or be able to provide solid, detailed informationabout the intended business

• Have a credit score rating of 550 or higher (equiva-lent to being able to get a $5,000 limit on a credit card)3. Provide both personal and professional references,including former employers and family members whocan vouch that you will repay the loan 4. Be willing toprepare a business plan, give a convincing 200-wordpitch about your business plan and what you will dowith the loan 5. Attend monthly NEO Fund workshopsduring the term of your loan

If you are interested in learning more about NEOFund’s loan program, please contact Shelly Mullen atShelly@NEOfundAC.org.

People for Life of Erie, Pa.will hold its 35th AnnualPro-Life Prayer Breakfast onSaturday, Jan. 19, 2013 withAshtabula County’s Friendsfor Life members and friendsagain attending. Participat-ing in the program this yearwill be Ashtabula’s ownSheila Jemison of “DoublePortion” providing specialmusic.

The event will take placeat Erie’s Bayfront Conven-tion Center, a brand-new lo-cation for the Breakfast withlots of room and lots of freeparking. Tickets are on-salenow. General tickets are $13and tickets for children ages3-12 are $7. There is no costfor younger children. Theprogram will begin at 9 a.m.and conclude by 11:30 a.m.Doors will open at 8 a.m.Come early and browse thedisplays of pro-life educa-tional and promotional ma-terials.

Special guest speaker willbe the highly acclaimed au-thor and public policy expertGeorge Weigel. The topic ofhis speech will be: “Pro-LifeChallenges and Opportuni-ties in the Years JustAhead.” Mr. Weigel is a Dis-tinguished Senior Fellow ofthe Ethics and Public PolicyCenter (EPPC) in Washing-ton, DC. He has beenawarded 15 honorary doctor-ates, the papal Cross ProEcclesia et Pontifice (thehighest papal award a lay-

Friends for Life to participate in 35thAnnual Pro-Life Prayer Breakfast

SUBMITTED PHOTOAshtabula residents Sheila Jemison (on left) and Rita Sarellenjoy a hearty breakfast and fellowship at Erie, Pa.’sPeople for Life’s annual Pro-Life Prayer Breakfast attendedyearly by members and friends of Ashtabula CountyFriends for Life. At the Saturday, Jan. 19th event, to be heldfor the first time at Erie’s Bayfront Convention Center, “SisterSheila” of “Double Portion” will be providing special music.The speaker is highly acclaimed author and public policyexpert George Weigel. Reserve a $13 ticket by contactingFFL President Crystal Latimer, 440-466-7441 asap.

person can receive), and theGloria Artis Gold Medalfrom the Republic of Poland.

In 1994, Mr. Weigel was a

signer of the documentEvangelicals and CatholicsTogether. It was written tospell out “the need for Prot-

estants and Catholics to de-liver a common witness tothe modern world at the eveof the third millennium.” Mr.Weigel is the author or edi-tor of 21 books. He is perhapsbest known for the bestsell-ing, 1,000-page biographyWitness to Hope: The Biog-raphy of Pope John Paul II.The book was originally pub-lished in English, French,Italian, and Spanish edi-tions in 1999 and subse-quently published in ninemore languages. A documen-tary movie based on thebook was released in 2001.Mr. Weigel and his work alsofigure prominently in a 2010Citizens United documen-tary about John Paul II,Nine Days that Changed theWorld The movie, hosted byNewt and Callista Gingrich,includes a good deal of com-mentary by Mr. Weigel.

Evangelical Catholicism,Mr. Weigel’s latest book willbe published this January.Copies will be available topurchase and haveautographed at the Break-fast along with copies of anearlier work, The Cube andthe Cathedral: Europe,America, and Politics With-out God.

For tickets or informationon the upcoming Candle-light Vigil January 20th orMarch for Life in Wash D.C.Jan. 25, contact FFL Presi-dent Crystal Latimer ofGeneva, 440-466-7441.

SUBMITTED PHOTOThree county library directors, Susan Hill-Andover,Andrew Davis-Grand Valley, and Mariana Branch-Kingsville, were at a recent directors’ meeting sharingnews of grants received. Each of the three libraries wererecipients of $3,000 grants from the Dorothy Louise KylerFoundation in Toledo. The grants are being used forpurchasing children’s books and other related materialsfor their respective public libraries in Ashtabula County.

Three library directors get grants

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

Mercy College of Ohioannounces Honor’s List

Toledo, OH - The following students were awarded hon-ors at Mercy College of Ohio. To be named on the Dean’sList, a student must achieve a grade point average of 3.3or higher and be enrolled for 12 or more credit hours. To benamed on the Honor’s List, a student must achieve a gradepoint average of 3.3 or higher and be enrolled for 6-11 credithours. To be named on the President’s List, a student mustachieve a 4.0 GPA and be enrolled for 12 or more credithours.

Mercy College of Ohio is proud of its commitment to servethe Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan region withBachelor of Science degree programs in Health Care Ad-ministration, * Human Biology/Pre-Med, Medical ImagingCompletion and Nursing; Associate of Science degree pro-grams in Cardiovascular Technology, General Studies,Health Information Technology, Nursing and RadiologicTechnology; and Certificates in Emergency Medical Tech-nician, Medical Coding, Ophthalmic Technology, Paramedicand Polysomnographic Technology.

Andover, OHJanice Woodard, Junior, BS Medical Imaging,

Honors List

BY STEFANIE WESSELLGazette Newspapers

JEFFERSON - TheJefferson First Baptist Churchperformed its Christmas pag-eant on Dec. 23.

Nancy Assenmacher di-rected the play, and Jim Blakeacted as the Sunday Schoolsuperintendent.

The cast included:• Angels: Haley Borcicky,Sabrina Kimble, AveryLeonard, Gianna Nosse,Liam McCool, Becca Forbes,Jazmiene Colozza• Herald Angel: KeyarahGriffin• Magi: Troy Kelley, K.J.Griffin, Kenny Kelley• Sheep: Caleb Brais, Pea-nut Viers, Charlie Kimble,Emily Forbes, Ella Forbes• Shepherds: RebeccaForbes, Dalton Shaffer, An-thony Collozza, AngeloColozza, Noell, JoselynCollozza,• Innkeeper: Jimmy Kimble• Mary: Khaila Lenay• Joseph: Tommy Steen• Registrar: Danielle Steen

First Baptist Church performs pageant

Little angels: GiannaNosse, Becca Forbes,

Jazmience Colozza,Sabrina Kimble and

Adinca Borcicky,with herald

angel KeyarahGriffin in

the back.

BY STEFANIE WESSELGazette Newspapers

JEFFERSON - TheAshtabula County commis-sioners and County Admin-istrator Janet Dischertalked about the 2013 bud-get and revenue projectionsduring a work session onThursday.

Discher told the commis-sioners that the county looksas though it will end the yearwith $3.3 million in the gen-eral fund. However, she said

Commissioners discuss 2013 revenues$500,000 of that amount isencumbered, which leaves a$2.7 to $2.8 million unencum-bered balance.

“I’m happy with anythingin the high two’s,” Discher said.

But Discher also told thecommissioners that the countyspent $19.5 million in 2012,but only took in $19.1 million,requiring $400,000 from thecarryover.

Revenue estimates for2013 are only $18.8 million,Discher said.

“To operate at the same

amount (as 2012), you’d haveto take $700,000 of the $2.7million just to keep the statusquo,” Discher said.

Commissioners thenturned their attention to dis-cussing what the lowestcarryover figure they would becomfortable with going into2013. They said $2 millionwould be the absolute lowestthey could go, but they wouldprefer $2.2 million.

Commissioner Joe Moroskisaid historically, the sales taxis not going to have another

year like 2012, which was agood year. He was concernedabout the unpredictability ofthe sales tax.

“I think we are going tohave a tough financial yearthis year,” Moroski added. “Ihope I am wrong.”

Discher said a new revenueestimate and certificate of re-sources will be available by theend of the month. The commis-sioners asked her to present abudget using the $2.2 millionfigure, to see what it wouldlook like.

New to the show this yearwill be a craft show. Interestedpeople can sign up to have acraft booth during the show,and the registration costs forcrafters and businesses istiered.

The prize opportunitiesthis year for guests includefour grand prizes valued at$250 each. Prizes includetwo $250 gift certificatesthat can be used at any of theHome Show exhibitors. Two$250 Ashtabula TowneSquare gift certificate also

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will be given away. Ten $50Ashtabula Towne Squaregift certificates also will beawarded, as well as prizesfrom the exhibitors. Forthese prizes, there is onlyone entry per household, andpeople must be 18 years ofage to enter.

Many of the vendors alsoare expected to offer their owndrawings for door prizes.

Vendors located through-out the concord of the mall willinclude landscape displays,heating and cooling compa-

nies, siding and window dis-plays, spas and more.

“It is the biggest show inthe county,” Foote said.

People interested in out-door and indoor projects willbe able to find something atthe Home Show, Foote said.She said guests will be able totalk to the vendors and askquestions.

Foote also stressed the im-portance of people supportingtheir local businesses, whichthe Home Show gives themthe opportunity to do.

“It showcases what wehave here,” Foote said.

The Home Show also is anopportunity for businesses toreach out to the consumers. AllHome Show businesses will beentered into a drawing for achance to win an advertisingpackage with the GazetteNewspapers valued at $400.

Businesses and crafters in-terested in participating thisyear may contact Sue EllenFoote of the Geneva AreaChamber of Commerce at(440) 466-8694.

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LEFT: Troy and KennyKelley and K.J. Griffin.

RIGHT: Pictured in the top row, Innkeeper JimmyKimble, Mary, Khaila Lenay and Joseph, Tommy

Steen. Registrar Danielle Steen in front.

RIGHT: The lambsand shepherds.

Pictured in the top row,Innkeeper JimmyKimble, Mary, KhailaLenay and Joseph,Tommy Steen. RegistrarDanielle Steen in front.

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

Hello, Ashtabula County!The United States Congressworked overtime over the NewYear’s Holiday to pass theAmerican Taxpayer Relief Actof 2012. There are a few provi-sions of this legislation whichare important to our local ag-ricultural community. Today, Iwould like to examine theseprovisions.

Farm Bill Extended andNo Cows went over theCliff, Yet

The Taxpayer Relief Actincludes a nine-month partialfarm bill extension. Thishelped calm consumers whowere up in arms over the po-tential that milk prices couldhave increased to $7 to $8 pergallon in grocery stores. Thiswould have been a reality ifthis extension was not addedin because the milk subsidyprogram would have revertedback to an antiquated 1949parity-based price support for-mula. This would have in-creased milk prices to close to$40 per hundredweight, morethan double the current milkprice farmers receive.

This legislation also ex-tended $5 billion worth of gov-ernment subsidies for com-modities such as corn and soy-beans. It should be noted thesedirect payments were targetedfor elimination during thefarm bill discussions this pastyear. The Senate passed afarm bill extension in June butthe House never voted on itsown version, leading to a stale-mate which ended with thepartial extension being passedlast week in the fiscal cliff leg-

The local Natural Resource ConservationService to conduct outreach meetings in

Ashtabula and Lake CountiesThe local Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS)

office will be conducting outreach meetings in Ashtabula andLake Counties in the near future. The meetings will be infor-mal and will help build awareness of NRCS, our technical ser-vices, and Farm Bill programs. This includes funding opportu-nities that are available for eligible agricultural producers.

The focus of the meetings will be to reach out to people thatmay not have heard of NRCS before and the services we pro-vide. We would like to invite historically underserved groupsincluding African Americans, Hispanics, Asian Americans,American Indians, the disabled, and women to attend. Othergroups of people are new and beginning farmers, limited re-source farmers, organic farmers, or farmers who grow specialtycrops. If you do not fall within one of these groups, don’t worryNRCS meetings are always open to all residents of the county.

The Ashtabula County Meeting will take place at 2pm onWednesday January 23rd, 2013 at the USDA Service Centerlocated at 33 Grand Valley Ave. Orwell, OH 44076.

The Lake County Meeting will take place at 2 p.m. on Thurs-day January 24th, 2013 at the Lake County Soil and WaterConservation District office located at 125 East Erie St.Painesville, OH 44077.

If you can’t make it to the meeting, but are still interestedin how NRCS can Help People Help the Land feel free to call orstop by our office at anytime to find out more. If you need anaccommodation for the meeting, or to RSVP please contact theNRCS office at 440-437-5888.

Pesticide Re-certification Sessionsplanned for Northeast Ohio

The OSU Extension offices in northeast Ohio would like toremind farmers who need their private pesticide applicatorslicense renewed by March 31, 2013 that six re-certification ses-sions will be held in four locations for Northeast Ohio. Thesesessions will be on January 11 in Medina, January 18 inWilliamsfield (two sessions), February 1 in Parkman (two ses-sions), and February 26 in Perry.

Each of the sessions will offer re-certification in CORE andAll Categories. A pre-registration fee of $35 is required for eachlocation. Registration for each location is due eight days priorto the re-certification session. The registration deadlines willbe strictly adhered and late registration fee will be $50. Allregistrations will be taken by the Geauga County Extensionoffice. For more information about these programs, please con-tact the Geauga County Extension office at 440-834-4656.

AGRICULTURALAGENT COMMENTSby David MarrisonOSU Extension Agent

Farm Bill extended and no cows went over the cliff, yettion of a deceased spouse to thesurviving spouse. It should benoted that this legislation in-cluded the word “permanent.”This is significant as many fis-cal agreements made by Con-gress since 2001 have con-tained a phase out date. Thetop rate to tax amounts in ex-cess has increased from 35percent to 40 percent. But formany this was an acceptablecompromise since it wasscheduled to drop to $1 millionwith the excess taxed at 55percent in 2013. This portionof the legislation should allowmany farm families to sleepeasier as they make plans totransition their farm busi-nesses to future generations.

Section 179 & Bonus De-preciation Measures Ex-tended

Internal Revenue CodeSection 179 allows farms andother businesses to write offsmall amounts of annual in-vestments in capital assets,such as machinery, in the yearof purchase in lieu of depreci-ating the investment over anumber of years. The 179 de-duction was reverted (in-creased) back to the old 2010/2011 level of $500,000 for 2012and 2013. This is a huge in-centive given that up until thislegislation was passed the2012 limit was $139,000 andit would have dropped to$25,000 in 2013. Since this billwas not passed until the finalhours, the increase to$500,000 for 2012 will mostlikely not help farmers unlessthey had purchased equip-ment in excess of $139,000 and

had planned on just putting iton a regular deprecationschedule. It should be notedthat this deduction will revertback to $25,000 beginning in2014.

This legislation also ex-tended the special 50-percentspecial depreciation allow-ance, also known as bonus de-preciation, through the end of2013. The bonus depreciationprovision generally enablesbusinesses to deduct half thecost of qualifying property inthe year it is placed in service.Bonus Depreciation is nowscheduled to be eliminated forthe 2014 tax year.

Want to learn more?I co-wrote a more in depth

paper on this legislation forOSU Extension and this ar-ticle can be accessed at:http:ohioagmanager.osu.edu.The complete American Tax-payer Relief Act of 2012 can beaccessed at: http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/112/hr8/text.

Closing CommentsTo close today’s column, I

would like to share a quotefrom Winston Churchill whostated, “We contend that for anation to try to tax itself intoprosperity is like a man stand-ing in a bucket and trying tolift himself up by the handle.”Have a good and safe day!

David Marrison is Asso-ciate Professor and ExtensionEducator, Agriculture &Natural Resources, OhioState University Extension.Mr. Marrison can be reachedat 440-576-9008 ormarrison.2@osu.edu

islation. Congress will nowhave until October 1 when thenew fiscal year begins to passa more typical five-year FarmBill. Many expect the key com-ponents of last year’s farm billproposals — an end to directpayments, new crop insuranceprograms and cuts in nutritioninitiatives — to be included inthe new legislation. At anyrate, it will make for an inter-esting farm bill negotiation in2013.

Federal Estate TaxThis legislation perma-

nently maintains the federalexemption for gifts and estatesat $5 million instead of drop-ping to $1 million. Thisamount will also be indexed forinflation and includes thetransfer of the unused exemp-

FOR COUNTY PURPOSES:

5.160 CHILD WELFARE (169 BOARD)

1.750 CHILDREN SERVICES

0.600 MENTAL HEALTH (648 BOARD)

1.967 GENERAL FUND

0.543 DEBT

1.000 SENIOR SERVICES

11.020 TOTAL COUNTY

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2 ANDOVER VILL-PV SCH 11.02 35.93 4.11 40.04 0.51 0.34 0.85 11.35 11.35 55551111....11116666 55552222....77776666 63.26 2

3 ASHTABULA TWP-BUCKEYE SCH 11.02 45.31 4.11 49.42 1.24 4.91 1.00 11.10 18.25 1.18 55554444....66669999 66666666....77777777 79.87 3

4 ASHTABULA TWP-ASH AREA CITY 11.02 50.85 4.11 54.96 1.24 4.91 1.00 11.10 18.25 1.18 66661111....99992222 66667777....22229999 85.41 4

5 ASHTABULA CITY-CITY SCH 11.02 50.85 4.11 54.96 0.24 0.24 7.31 2.00 9.31 1.18 55554444....33334444 55558888....99993333 76.71 5

68 ASHTABULA CITY-CITY SCH-H T LIB 11.02 50.85 4.11 54.96 0.24 0.24 7.31 2.00 9.31 4.00 1.18 55557777....88881111 66662222....77772222 80.71 68

6 ASHTABULA CITY-BUCKEYE SCH 11.02 45.21 4.11 49.32 0.24 0.24 7.31 2.00 9.31 1.18 44447777....00001111 55558888....33331111 71.07 6

7 AUSTINBURG TWP-GENEVA SCH 11.02 50.74 4.11 54.85 2.00 5.98 1.00 8.98 3.50 44448888....44448888 44449999....88882222 78.35 7

8 AUSTINBURG TWP-JEFF SCH 11.02 52.73 4.11 56.84 2.00 5.98 1.00 8.98 3.50 55551111....11114444 55555555....99998888 80.34 8

9 CHERRY VALLEY TWP-PV SCH 11.02 35.93 4.11 40.04 2.58 1.00 1.50 2.00 7.08 44449999....33333333 55550000....55554444 58.14 9

10 COLEBROOK TWP-GV SCH 11.02 48.01 4.11 52.12 4.00 2.73 1.50 8.23 2.25 44448888....00003333 44449999....99995555 73.62 10

12 CONNEAUT CITY-CITY SCH 11.02 37.63 4.11 41.74 0.00 6.63 0.63 7.26 1.14 44445555....11118888 44447777....44440000 61.16 12

14 DENMARK TWP-JEFF SCH 11.02 52.73 4.11 56.84 2.98 2.70 1.71 7.39 44445555....88887777 55550000....44449999 75.25 14

15 DENMARK TWP-BUCKEYE SCH 11.02 45.31 4.11 49.42 2.98 2.70 1.71 7.39 44441111....99995555 55553333....11113333 67.83 15

16 DORSET TWP-JEFF SCH 11.02 52.73 4.11 56.84 4.50 1.98 3.50 9.98 2.25 44449999....33331111 55556666....00008888 80.09 16

17 GENEVA TWP-GEN SCH 11.02 50.74 4.11 54.85 0.30 4.90 3.49 8.69 3.50 0.64 0.42 44449999....55552222 55550000....11112222 79.12 17

20 GENEVA CITY-CITY SCH 11.02 50.74 4.11 54.85 0.30 0.30 8.70 8.70 3.50 0.64 0.42 44446666....77772222 44448888....99998888 79.43 20

21 GENEVA-ON-THE-LAKE VILL-GEN SCH 11.02 50.74 4.11 54.85 0.30 0.30 10.78 1.50 1.55 13.83 0.64 0.42 55550000....33331111 55550000....99992222 81.06 21

22 HARPERSFIELD TWP-GEN SCH 11.02 50.74 4.11 54.85 2.70 4.48 1.00 8.18 3.50 44448888....66663333 44449999....99994444 77.55 22

24 HARTSGROVE TWP-GV SCH 11.02 48.01 4.11 52.12 3.00 4.98 2.40 10.38 2.25 55551111....11110000 55553333....00001111 75.77 24

25 JEFFERSON TWP-JEFF SCH 11.02 52.73 4.11 56.84 3.18 2.80 2.00 7.98 4.50 0.75 55550000....88881111 55556666....66660000 81.09 25

26 JEFFERSON VILL-JEFF SCH 11.02 52.73 4.11 56.84 1.50 1.50 4.98 2.00 1.55 8.53 4.50 0.75 55553333....88888888 55559999....11110000 83.14 26

64 KINGSVILLE TWP-ASH SCH 11.02 50.85 4.11 54.96 3.18 5.50 0.50 4.00 13.18 1.00 55556666....44445555 66661111....33334444 80.16 64

27 KINGSVILLE TWP-BUCKEYE SCH 11.02 45.31 4.11 49.42 3.18 5.50 0.50 4.00 13.18 1.00 44449999....22222222 66660000....88882222 74.62 27

28 N KINGSVILLE VILL-BUCKEYE SCH 11.02 45.31 4.11 49.42 0.00 5.18 1.10 6.28 1.00 44443333....11110000 55554444....99994444 67.72 28

29 LENOX TWP-JEFF SCH 11.02 52.73 4.11 56.84 4.18 2.80 2.00 8.98 2.25 55550000....44444444 55555555....44443333 79.09 29

31 MONROE TWP-CONN SCH 11.02 37.63 4.11 41.74 4.18 5.50 4.00 13.68 55550000....00003333 55551111....55554444 66.44 31

32 MONROE TWP-BUCKEYE SCH 11.02 45.31 4.11 49.42 4.18 5.50 4.00 13.68 1.00 55550000....44440000 66661111....22221111 75.12 32

33 MORGAN TWP-JEFF SCH 11.02 52.73 4.11 56.84 0.55 9.00 0.43 2.50 12.48 2.25 55551111....44440000 55557777....77779999 82.59 33

35 ROCK CREEK VILL-JEFF SCH 11.02 52.73 4.11 56.84 0.55 0.43 2.50 3.48 6.88 2.00 8.88 2.25 55554444....00003333 55559999....33339999 82.47 35

36 NEW LYME TWP-PV SCHOOL 11.02 35.93 4.11 40.04 3.48 5.00 1.50 9.98 2.25 55554444....00007777 55555555....44443333 63.29 36

37 NEW LYME TWP-JEFF SCH 11.02 52.73 4.11 56.84 3.48 5.00 1.50 9.98 2.25 55552222....11110000 55556666....88883333 80.09 37

62 NEW LYME TWP-GV SCH 11.02 48.01 4.11 52.12 3.48 5.00 1.50 9.98 2.25 55550000....66660000 55552222....44447777 75.37 62

38 ORWELL TWP- GV SCH 11.02 48.01 4.11 52.12 1.92 2.06 1.50 5.48 2.25 1.00 44447777....00000000 44449999....22222222 71.87 38

39 ORWELL VILL- GV SCH 11.02 48.01 4.11 52.12 0.92 0.50 1.42 5.06 5.06 2.25 1.00 44447777....88884444 44449999....99994444 72.87 39

40 PIERPONT TWP- PV SCH 11.02 35.93 4.11 40.04 3.18 5.00 2.50 1.00 11.68 55551111....66666666 55555555....33337777 62.74 40

63 PLYMOUTH TWP- BUCKEYE SCH 11.02 45.22 4.11 49.33 2.28 5.50 3.50 11.28 44447777....66661111 55558888....99993333 71.63 63

42 PLYMOUTH TWP- ASH AREA SCH 11.02 50.85 4.11 54.96 2.28 5.50 3.50 11.28 55554444....99993333 55559999....55554444 77.26 42

43 PLYMOUTH TWP- JEFF SCH 11.02 52.73 4.11 56.84 2.28 5.50 3.50 11.28 55551111....66661111 55556666....33338888 79.14 43

45 RICHMOND TWP- PV SCH 11.02 35.93 4.11 40.04 3.58 1.00 1.50 6.08 44447777....99995555 44449999....66660000 57.14 45

46 ROME TWP- GV SCH 11.02 48.01 4.11 52.12 0.98 4.50 2.50 7.98 2.25 44448888....99995555 55550000....99995555 73.37 46

47 ROME TWP- JEFF SCH 11.02 52.73 4.11 56.84 0.98 4.50 2.50 7.98 2.25 55550000....44445555 55555555....33331111 78.09 47

65 ROAMING SHORES- MORGAN TWP-JEFF SCH 11.02 52.73 4.11 56.84 0.55 0.43 2.50 3.48 5.50 2.20 7.70 2.25 55552222....66663333 55557777....99990000 81.29 65

66 ROAMING SHORES - ROME TWP-JEFF SCH 11.02 52.73 4.11 56.84 0.98 2.50 3.48 7.00 0.70 7.70 2.25 55553333....33332222 55558888....22222222 81.29 66

67 ROAMING SHORES- ROME TWP- GV SCH 11.02 48.01 4.11 52.12 0.98 2.50 3.48 7.00 0.70 7.70 2.25 55551111....88881111 55553333....88886666 76.57 67

48 SAYBROOK TWP- ASH AREA-ASH SCH 11.02 50.85 4.11 54.96 0.30 5.61 7.50 13.41 0.62 55556666....99994444 66662222....11112222 80.01 48

49 SAYBROOK TWP-ASH CITY-ASH SCH 11.02 50.85 4.11 54.96 0.30 0.30 7.31 2.00 9.31 0.62 55553333....55557777 55558888....33332222 76.21 49

50 SAYBROOK TWP-ASH CITY-ASH SCH-H T LIB 11.02 50.85 4.11 54.96 0.30 0.30 7.31 2.00 9.31 4.00 0.62 55557777....00004444 66662222....11111111 80.21 50

51 SAYBROOK TWP- GEN SCH 11.02 50.74 4.11 54.85 0.30 5.61 7.50 13.41 0.62 55550000....99997777 55552222....88880000 79.90 51

52 SHEFFIELD TWP-ASH AREA SCHOOL 11.02 50.85 4.11 54.96 2.18 2.50 0.50 4.50 9.68 55553333....22225555 55557777....88889999 75.66 52

53 SHEFFIELD TWP- JEFF SCH 11.02 52.73 4.11 56.84 2.18 2.50 0.50 4.50 9.68 44449999....99993333 55554444....77773333 77.54 53

54 SHEFFIELD TWP- BUCKEYE SCH 11.02 45.31 4.11 49.42 2.18 2.50 0.50 4.50 9.68 1.00 44446666....99996666 55558888....33336666 71.12 54

55 SHEFFIELD TWP- CONN SCH 11.02 37.63 4.11 41.74 2.18 2.50 0.50 4.50 9.68 44446666....66660000 44448888....66669999 62.44 55

56 TRUMBULL TWP- LEDGEMONT SCH 11.02 50.20 4.11 54.31 1.98 5.00 1.00 7.98 3.50 33339999....77771111 44444444....88880000 76.81 56

57 TRUMBULL TWP- GEN SCH 11.02 50.74 4.11 54.85 1.98 5.00 1.00 7.98 3.50 44446666....88885555 44448888....44444444 77.35 57

58 TRUMBULL TWP-JEFFERSON SCH 11.02 52.73 4.11 56.84 1.98 5.00 1.00 7.98 3.50 44449999....55550000 55554444....66660000 79.34 58

59 WAYNE TWP-PV SCH 11.02 35.93 4.11 40.04 3.58 4.00 3.00 2.00 12.58 55554444....00002222 55556666....22221111 63.64 59

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

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

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

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

Failure to receive a real property tax bill does not excuse failure or delay to pay any taxes, special assessments, or other charges shown on such bill or avoid any penalty, interest or charge for such delay-Section 323.13 O.R.C. Contact the County Treasurer at ((((444444440000)))) 555577776666----

3333777722227777 for aid in obtaining a proper tax bill prior to the closing date. Real property on which taxes are delinquent at the closing of the second half are certified delinquent on the tax duplicate, and will be advertised.

Complaints as to valuation must be filed with the Board of Revision. Complaint forms for this purpose may be obtained by any taxpayer upon request. All complaints must be filed with the County Auditor by March 31, 2013.

When checks received for payment of taxes are not paid on presentation to the bank, the taxes will be restored to the duplicate without further notice and penalty and interest will be added.

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In the automotive world, industry associations and professional licensingorganizations are very committed to high ethical standards.That is why, at Rt. 20 Auto Essentials, all of our techniciansare ASE Certified.

Yet some people are still uncomfortable with automotive service and repair.

Here, communication is key. At Rt. 20 Auto Essentials, we will explainthe work recommended for the maintenance of your vehicle and the pitfallsof putting this work off. It's like going to the doctor. If the doctor is usingmedical terminology and takes a lot of basic medical knowledge forgranted, we have a hard time following their train of thought. Weunderstand it can be like that with your automotive service advisor as well.They are familiar with most things automotive, and may forget you don'tknow a PCV from an ECM. If you don't understand what your doctor'stalking about, ask some questions. If you don't understand what yourService Advisor is talking about, ask some questions.

Let's go back to those ethical standards. When we hear a repairrecommendation, we always ask ourselves, "Is this really necessary?"

Well, here's the industry standard:

If an auto technician tells you that a repair or replacement is required, itmust meet one of the following criteria:

1. The part no longer performs its intended purpose2. The part does not meet a design specification3. The part is missing

For example, if you take your car in for a grinding noise when you step onthe brakes, you may just think you need new brake pads. After theinspection, the technician says that you have a cracked rotor and need toreplace it. If you tried to get him to just put new pads on, he would say thatif you didn't want to replace the rotor, he would ethically have to refuse therepair. To just put pads on a cracked rotor would have been very wrong.The brakes could have failed at any time – they needed to be repaired, notjust have a band-aid slapped on them.

Now, looking at something not so serious, as a NAPA Auto Care Center,Route 20 Auto Essentials may suggest repair or replacement if:

1. The part is close to the end of its useful life- just above discard specifications or likely to fail soon

2. Address a customer need or request- such as a better ride or increased performance

3. Comply with maintenance recommendedby the vehicle's manufacturer

4. The technician made recommendationbased on informed experience

Of course, Route 20 Auto Essentials has the burden of making ethicalrecommendations and properly educating their customers. For thecustomer, if you are uncomfortable with a recommendation, ask somequestions or have the technician show you the problem. More informationis always a good thing.

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GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • WEEK OF WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2013 • 8BFor the Record

Sheriff’s DepartmentDec. 29Fortney Road in Windsor

Township. Deputies responded toa party on Fortney Road.

The complainant, a father oftwo of the attendees, believedunderage drinking was going on.

Deputies reported seeing ap-proximately 100 people drinking,yelling and smoking, some ofwhom were climbing in and outof windows.

No one the deputies spoke tohad an ID card, and they sus-pected them of being underage.The owner of the residence saidshe had some friends over for aget together, but more peoplestarted coming as word of theparty spread. She said the peoplebrought the alcohol and that shehad only invited people over 21.

Deputies broke up the partyand disposed of the alcohol.Charges are under review for theunderage guests.

Jan. 3Austin Road in Geneva Town-

ship. At around 12:24 a.m., adeputy pulled over a vehicle for atraffic violation. The deputy sawthe driver trying to palm two trans-parent prescription bottles. Thedeputy suspected they contained

Conneaut Police• At 2:55 p.m. Dec. 26, a State

Street resident reported a fraud.

• At 3:20 p.m. Dec. 26, a non-injury traffic accident was re-ported on West Main Road.

• At 4:59 p.m. Dec. 26, a non-injury traffic accident was re-ported on I-90 near the 240 milepost.

• At 5:05 p.m. Dec. 26, a BroadStreet resident reported harass-ing phone calls.

• At 5:41 p.m. Dec. 26, an as-sault was reported on SanduskyStreet.

• At 5:50 p.m. Dec. 26, a StateStreet resident reported harass-ing phone calls.

• At 6:58 p.m. Dec. 26, a MainStreet resident reported a custodydispute.

• At 10:26 a.m. Dec. 27, a non-injury traffic accident was re-ported in the area of Main and MillStreet.

• At 4 a.m. Dec. 28, an un-wanted male reported at a BroadStreet residence was directed toleave by police.

• At 7:15 a.m. Dec. 28, sev-eral trailers were reportedly en-tered at the Fish and Game Clubon Keefus Road.

• At 11:52 a.m. Dec. 28, aHarbor Street resident reportedthreats.

• At 6:51 p.m. Dec. 28, a BroadStreet resident reported thatsomeone had tampered with thedoor knob on his residence.

• At 1:53 a.m. Dec. 29, RubenS. Soto was arrested for trespass-ing after trying to gain access toa female friend’s Chadman Streetresidence. Soto had been told onnumerous occasions that he wasno longer welcome at the home.

• At 11:27 a.m. Dec. 29, aFifield Avenue resident reporteda fraud.

• At 3:25 p.,m. Dec. 29, ScottC. Marcy was arrested on MainStreet for a no-bond warrantthrough the Conneaut MunicipalCourt. He was booked into thejail facility.

• At 3:42 p.m. Dec. 29, a ve-hicle lost control on the icy road-way and struck a stop sign in thearea of Maple Avenue and Cen-ter Road.

• At 7:45 p.m. Dec. 29, threeCleveland residents were ar-rested and booked into jail afterthrowing cell phones and tobaccoonto the grounds of the Lake ErieCorrectional Institution.

• At noon Dec. 30, a non-in-jury roll-over traffic accident wasreported on I-90 near the 241 milepost.

• At 1:26 p.m. Dec. 30, a BroadStreet resident reported thatsomeone had dumped sand in thegas tank of his vehicle overnight.

• At 7:48 p.m. Dec. 30, a do-mestic altercation was reportedon Furnace Road.

• At 9:33 p.m. Dec. 30, an al-tercation between neighbors wasreported at Highland Place Apart-ments.

• At 5:48 a.m. Dec. 31, an as-sault was reported on MainStreet.

• At 11:58 a.m. Dec. 31, a do-mestic altercation was reportedon Sandusky Street.

• At 8:22 p.m. Dec. 31, an in-toxicated Michael Monroe wasarrested on West Main Road fordisorderly conduct by public in-toxication after an altercation withhis girlfriend. He was transportedto the jail facility and booked in.

• At 10:12 p.m. Dec. 31, a do-mestic altercation was reportedon Buffalo Street.

• At 10:54 a.m. Jan. 1, a WestMain Road resident reported thathis television had been stolensome time in the last three days.

• At 4:46 p.m. Jan. 1, a non-injury traffic accident was re-ported in the area of Main and Mill

Streets.

• At 2:30 a.m. Jan. 2, a do-mestic altercation was reportedon Buffalo Street.

• At 7:40 a.m. Jan. 2, a MillStreet resident reported that anadult provided his juvenile daugh-ter with alcohol.

• At 11:02 a.m. Jan. 2, a non-injury traffic accident was re-ported on Mill Street.

• At 1:49 p.m. Jan. 2, a do-mestic altercation was reportedon West Main Road.

• At 3:08 p.m. Jan. 2, a MainStreet resident reported harass-ing phone calls.

• At 3:23 p.m. Jan. 2, a non-injury traffic accident was re-ported on West Main Road.

• At 4:16 p.m. Jan. 2, an un-wanted male reported at a Hay-ward Avenue residence. was di-rected to leave by Police.

• At 7:33 p.m. Jan. 2, a non-injury traffic accident was re-ported on Daniels Avenue.

• At 10 p.m. Jan. 2, a BroadStreet resident reported harass-ing phone calls.

• At 10:26 p.m. Jan. 2, a DeanAvenue resident reported harass-ing phone calls.

rest was made.09:00 p.m. - block of 3400

Hiawatha Ave. Reports of shotsfired.

10:21 p.m. - block of 1200Union Ave. A burglary was re-ported.

December 2805:01 a.m. - block of 4200

Birchwood Ave. A suspicious ve-hicle was reported.

05:23 a.m. - block of 4100Ann Ave. A suspicious vehiclewas reported.

06:34 p.m. - block of 3200 W.48th St. A report of a disturbancewas received. A male was ar-rested for aggravated disorderlyconduct.

08:53 p.m. - block of 1100Walnut Blvd. A juvenile femalewas arrested on her warrantthrough juvenile court.

11:39 p.m. - Park Ave./W.44th St. A traffic stop was con-ducted and two occupants werearrested.

December 2901:01 p.m. - block of 4700

Topper Ave. Caller reports juve-niles in a vacant garage.

02:28 p.m. - W. 35th St./Sta-tion Ave. Caller reports five ju-veniles in a vacant house.

05:52 p.m. - block of 3200Altman Ct. Vandalism.

05:59 p.m. - block of 3200 W.48th St. Caller reports a distur-bance.

06:48 p.m. - block of 1100 W.44th St. Inmate medical.

09:17 p.m. - W. Prospect Rd./Strong Ave. Operator license,DUS.

11:54 p.m. - Lake Ave./ParkAve. A traffic stop resulted in anarrest.

December 3012:33 a.m. - block of 5800

Main Ave. Drug arrest.02:54 a.m. - block of 1000

Meadowlane Dr. A report of a dis-turbance was received.

03:55 a.m. - block of 4000 W.58th St. A report of a theft wasreceived.

09:37 a.m. - block of 1100 W.44th St. Departmental Informa-tion.

10:26 a.m. - block of 8200 E.11th St. Caller reports theft fromauto.

03:18 p.m. - Walnut BeachDr./Walnut Beach An incident ofdrug abuse was reported.

05:15 p.m. - block of 3200Glover Dr. Domestic assault.

06:58 p.m. - block of 1500 W.29th St. A missing juvenile wasreported.

07:14 p.m. - block of 4600Valleyview Blvd. A disturbanceresulted in two arrests.

07:31 p.m. - block of 1900Lambros Ln. A report of suspi-cious activity was received.

11:02 p.m. - block of 5300Main Ave. A report of a male call-ing 911 after having been told tocall non emergency number wasreceived.

11:39 p.m. - W. 9th St./Michi-gan Ave. A female was arrestedfor OVI.

December 3112:29 a.m. - block of 1200 W.

48th St. Unruly juvenile.02:28 a.m. - block of 1100

Bridge St. A man was arrestedand apprehended by K9 Bascoafter breaking into BriquettesSmokehouse on Bridge Street.

10:28 a.m. - block of 1900Thistlewood Ct. Theft.

12:21 p.m. - block of 1200Norwood Dr. Report of a theft.

01:45 p.m. - block of 1600 E.47th St. Caller reports a bur-glary.

03:33 p.m. - block of 3700Ashbrook Dr. Report of an acci-dent.

06:15 p.m. - US 20/Homewood Dr. Report of a war-rant.

07:12 p.m. - block of 1100 W.44th St. Unruly juvenile.

10:14 p.m. - block of 1900Lambros Ln. An assault was re-ported. Forcible entry made.

January 101:31 a.m. - block of 1900

Lambros Ln. A disturbance wasreported.

12:45 p.m. - block of 1000Seymour Dr. Caller reports anunruly juvenile.

04:43 p.m. - block of 1400 W.4th St. A report of an unauthorized

Orwell PoliceDec 301:29 pm - Assist The Ohio

State Patrol on Rt 459:30 pm - Assist ACSO on

Fortney Rd

Dec 3111:38 pm - Assist The Ohio

State Patrol on Morris Rd

Jan 21:45 am - Theft from motor

vehicles on Grand Valley AveEast

11:45 am - Theft from ChaffeeDr

Jan 32:50 pm - Domestic dispute on

E Main St6:30 pm - Property damage on

Penniman Rd9:20 pm - Disturbance on

Dorsey Ave9:50 pm - Drug abuse instru-

ments arrest on W Main St

Jan 42:17 pm - Suspicious activity

on Penniman Rd9:50 pm - Emotionally dis-

turbed person on S Maple Ave

Jan 512:50 am - Assist Roaming

Shores Police Department onRome Rock Creek Rd

12:30 pm - Theft complainttaken on S Maple Ave

9:00 pm - Animal complainttaken on E Main St

Andover Police12-242:58 PM - Station Street -

Domestic10:10 PM - Chestnut Street -

Assist Fire Department

12-251:17 AM - Andover Twp - As-

sist ACSO8:54 AM - Parker Drive - Alarm

Drop10:00 PM - East Main Street -

Alarm Drop

12-263:40 PM - East Main Street -

Private Property Crash

Jefferson EMS12/23 00:44 Fall Victim (NO IN-JURY) Patient Refused Care12/23 11:48 Fall Victim (NO IN-JURY) No Treatment Required12/23 12:15 General MedicalTransported12/23 18:01 Public AssistStandby Only12/23 22:56 Pediatric MedicalTransported12/24 10:22 Psychiatric/Behav-ioral Transported12/24 18:25 Public Assist Can-celed12/25 02:38 General Medical Pa-tient Refused Care12/25 03:18 General MedicalTransported12/25 10:38 Back Pain (Non-Traumatic) Transported12/25 16:26 General WeaknessTransported12/25 19:36 Assault (Not Sexual)Transported12/26 06:04 Nausea/Vomiting NoTreatment Required12/26 16:53 Chest Pain Trans-ported12/26 20:41 Poison/OverdoseTransported12/27 08:22 Dizziness Trans-ported12/27 12:37 Respiratory Dis-tress/Difficulty Breathing Trans-ported12/27 13:42 General MedicalMutual Aid Given - No Transport12/28 03:01 General MedicalTransported12/28 06:28 Respiratory Dis-tress/Difficulty Breathing Trans-ported12/28 07:43 Respiratory Dis-tress/Difficulty Breathing Trans-ported12/28 09:01 Fall Victim (NO IN-JURY) Patient Refused Care12/28 17:16 General Medical Pa-tient Refused Care12/28 17:17 Public Assist PatientRefused Care12/29 16:41 Respiratory Dis-tress/Difficulty Breathing Trans-ported12/29 17:10 Abdominal Pain(non-Traumatic) Transported12/30 06:10 Respiratory Dis-tress/Difficulty Breathing Trans-ported12/30 09:45 Hemorrhage/Lac-eration Transported12/30 11:46 Psychiatric/BehavioralTransported12/30 18:38 Abdominal Pain (non-Traumatic) Transported12/31 20:17 Public Assist Treatedand Released12/31 23:51 Public Assist Canceled01/01 07:32 General MedicalTransported01/01 22:13 General MedicalTransported01/02 16:00 Abdominal Pain (non-Traumatic) Transported01/03 11:17 General Medical NoTreatment Required01/03 12:40 Back Pain (Non-Trau-matic) Transported01/03 13:46 MVA (WITH INJURY)Transported01/04 03:08 Respiratory Distress/Difficulty Breathing Transported01/04 09:20 Back Pain (Non-Trau-matic) Transported01/04 13:34 Public Assist Canceled01/04 15:26 Diabetic ProblemTransported01/04 16:58 Abdominal Pain (non-Traumatic) Transported01/05 12:06 Vomiting Transported

Jefferson PoliceJanuary 6Police were dispatched to

North Market Street in referenceto a possible theft. The femalecomplainant said a red pickuptruck pulled out of East AshtabulaStreet with a load of metal. Shewas concerned of scrap theft andestimated the value of the metalto be around $125.

January 75:30 p.m. Police were dis-

patched to South Market Apart-ments in reference to an assault.A man and woman got into a fightover possible stolen money.

The woman accused the manof stealing the money and accord-ing to the man punched him in themouth, causing his lip to bleed.The man’s girlfriend also was hitafter he went outside.

4:00 p.m. Police were dis-patched to Bi-Lo where theyspoke with a man in reference toa fraud through Western Union.The man said he had just sentmoney to a consumer PaydayLoan and they were ripping himoff.

He was on the phone with thecompany and police spoke to aman with a heavy accent whosaid they could not give the manthe loan without money becauseof his credit. After he sent an ini-tial payment, they stated theyneeded more. Police advised theman that it might not be a realcompany and they werescamming him.

Geneva PoliceMonday, January 75:26 p.m. Id suspicious female

on 100 block of East Main Street1:51 a.m. Counterfeit bill on

100 block of West Main Street

Sunday, January 611:35 a.m. Unwanted female

on East Main Street

Saturday, January 57:13 p.m. Theft on 100 block

of East Union Street7:08 p.m. Found debit card

on North Eagle Avenue2:05 p.m. Suspicious person

on 100 block of East Main Street1:47 p.m. Train jumpers east

of North Broadway5:56 a.m. Possible entry of

garage on 800 block of Millwood

Friday, January 412:43 p.m. Unwanted person

on East Main Street9:26 a.m. Crash with no

injuryies on 1100 block of SouthBroadway

Thursday, January 33:22 p.m. Accident with injury

on Route 53 and West Maple Av-enue

3:13 p.m. Large amount ofneedles found on South Broad-way

2:24 p.m. Garage fire on 3100block of Spencer Drive

3:02 a.m. Intoxicated personin Subway Plaza

Wednesday, January 25:23 p.m. Suspicious person

on 400 block of Blaine Street4:47 p.m. Harassing phone

calls on East Main Street4:30 p.m. Severed gas line on

4500 block of Austin Road10:52 a.m. Crash without in-

jury on South Broadway

Tuesday, January 14:00 p.m. Vicious dog in yard

on 600 block of South Broadway4:33 p.m. Open burn complain

on 200 block of North Broadway3:02 p.m. Possible sick rac-

coon on Route 8412:07 p.m. Loose dog by

Circle K9:25 a.m. Missing Juvenile on

Swan Street

12-298:58 AM - East Main Street -

Alarm Drop

12-308:01 PM - State Park - Assist

Pymatuning Park Ranger

01-022:25 PM - Andover Twp. - As-

sist State Highway Patrol

01-039:50 AM - East Main Street -

Private Property Crash10:50 AM - Gates Street -

Domestic1:20 PM - Public Square - Pri-

vate Property Crash2:00 PM - Andover Twp. - As-

sist ACSO

01-044:03 PM - East Main Street -

Civil Dispute

01-065:51 PM - Maple Street - Civil

Dispute6:43 PM - Station Street - Sus-

picious Activity

narcotics, and a field test con-firmed one bottle contained sus-pected marijuana and the othersuspected meth. While beinghandcuffed, the 23-year-old malesuspect escaped and ran into thewoods. He was followed by thecanine partner and subdued.

During the drive to the jail,deputies noticed he smelled likechemicals. He was questionedand led them to a mobile home atthe Woodlawn Trailer Park thathad a drug lab set up. The 49-year-old owner was arrested.

Ashtabula PoliceDecember 2405:02 a.m. E. 15th St./Colum-

bus Ave. A report of criminal mis-chief was reported.

06:29 a.m. - block of 1100 W.44th St. A suicide attempt wasreported.

07:40 a.m. - block of 1400 W.4th St. Caller reports an unautho-rized use of a motor vehicle.

11:08 a.m. Block of 8600 W.Prospect Rd. Children servicesrequested a welfare check.

12:19 p.m. - US 20/StationAve. Traffic stop. One arrestmade.

12:33 p.m. - block of 1100 W.Prospect Rd. Theft.

12:41 p.m. - block of 3200 FoxDr. A report of a stolen vehicle wasreceived by the owner.

12:51 p.m. - block of 7100 W.59th St. A vehicle theft was re-ported.

03:59 p.m. - block of 1000 W.44th St. Caller reports an at-tempted suicide.

03:54 p.m. - block of 1200Tivision Pl. A disturbance wasreported.

06:25 p.m. - block of 1400Union Ave. Found property.

09:01 p.m. - block of 1000 W.38th St. A report of a hit skip pri-vate property accident was re-ceived.

09:34 p.m. - block of 9200 E.5th St. Missing person.

December 2502:19 a.m. - block of 5800

Main Ave. Medical mental.07:50 p.m. - block of 5200

Lake Ave. A damage to a windowwas reported.

09:35 p.m. - block of 5700West Ave. A drunken argumenthappened on Christmas evening.

December 2612:18 a.m. - W. 19th St./Ohio

Ave. Traffic offense.01:39 a.m. - block of 2500

w. 8th St. A threat of a suicidewas received.

05:12 a.m. - block of 1600Walnut Blvd. Suspects fled ve-hicle and it was towed.

09:47 a.m. - block of 5000Benefit Ave. A report of a theftwas received.

10:26 a.m. - block of 3100Glover Dr. A report of an assaultwas received.

02:17 p.m. - block of 3800Ann Ave. Burglary.

04:34 p.m. - block of 4100Station Ave. Caller reports asexual assault to a child.

05:42 p.m. - block of 7400 E.16th St. caller reports a distur-bance.

10:25 p.m. - block of 1700Blue Jay Cir. A caller reports aburglary.

December 2712:19 a.m. - block of 1400 W.

17th St. Domestic violence wasreported. One arrest made.

01:12 a.m. - Union Ave./W19th St. A disturbance was re-ported.

03:52 a.m. - block of 1600 E.45th St. A burglary in processwas reported. One arrest wasmade.

10:46 a.m. - block of 9300Westhore Dr. A burglary was re-ported.

11:08 a.m. - block of 3100 W.55th St. A subject with a knifestabbing her son in progress wasreported.

02:37 p.m. - block of 4900Cornell Ave. A burglary was re-ported.

05:19 p.m. - block of 2000 E.45th St. A fraud was reported.

07:05 p.m. - block of 1700 W.19th St. A shoplifting theft wasreported.

07:41 p.m. - block of 1100 W.Prospect Rd. A shoplifting theftwas reported at Rite Aid. One ar-

GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • WEEK OF WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2013 • 9BFor the Record

Brian K. CulbertsonNovember 30: The defendant has previously entered a plea

of guilty to one count of deception to obtain dangerous drugs.Order: The defendant shall serve two years under intensivesupervision. The defendant shall successfully complete the sixmonth NEOCAP program. The defendant shall submit to drugand alcohol evaluation. The defendant shall submit to drugand alcohol testing. The defendant’s right to operate a motorvehicle in the State of Ohio is suspended for six months. Thedefendant shall pay a fine of two hundred dollars. The courtcosts are assessed against the defendant. The defendant shallbe responsible for his medical and dental expenses during histime in the NEOCAP facility. Bond is canceled.

Clarence HelaireNovember 19: The court finds that the defendant has en-

tered an Alford plea of guilty to and has been convicted of thelesser included offense as charged under count one of the in-dictment, aggravated assault, a felony of the fourth degree.Sentence: Two years community control. Two hundred dollarfine. Basic supervision for two years. The defendant will besubject to unannounced urinalysis and shall submit to a men-tal health assessment, anger management classes and haveno contact with the victim or his family. The defendant is or-dered to pay all court costs. Bond is terminated.

Robert E. CrandallNovember 28: The defendant has previously entered a plea

of guilty pursuant to North Carolina v. Alford to one count ofconspiracy to trafficking in marijuana with forfeiture specifi-cation two as charged in count two of the indictment, a felonyof the third degree. Order: The defendant shall serve a statedterm of twenty four months for one count of conspiracy to traf-ficking in marijuana. The defendant may be subject to a periodof three years post release control. The defendant’s right tooperate a motor vehicle in the State of Ohio is suspended forsix months. The mandatory fine is waived. The court costs areassessed against the defendant. Bond is canceled. Credit isgranted for one day because of time spent is custody.

Randy D. SimmonsNovember 9: The court finds that the defendant has been

convicted of count one of the indictment, illegal assembly orpossession of chemicals for the manufacture of drugs, a felonyof the third degree. Order: Count one, two years incarcerationin prison. Defense counsel shall prepare a motion to waive themandatory $5,000 fine. The defendant’s driver’s license shallbe suspended for six months. Credit is granted for seven days.Bond is canceled.

James D. RichardsonNovember 30: This cause came on for a final probable cause

hearing on a complaint for violation of community control. Or-der: The defendants community control is revoked and the de-fendant is sentenced to one year incarceration in prison for theconviction of aggravated possession of drugs a felony of thefifth degree under count one of the indictment and with saidsentence to run concurrently with the sentence imposed by LakeCounty Ohio Court of Common Pleas. The defendant shall besubject to post release control for a period of up to three years.The defendant is granted one hundred sixteen days jail credit.The defendant executed an affidavit advising he has no in-come due to his current incarceration and the fine and courtcosts are waived.

Bryan D. RobinsonNovember 29: The court finds that the defendant has en-

tered a plea of guilty to and has been convicted of the offense ascharged under count one of the indictment, illegal assembly orpossession of chemicals for the manufacture of drugs, a felonyof the third degree. The defendant is sentenced to two years

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community control, intensive supervision for the first sixmonths, basic supervision for the remainder of the two years ofcommunity control. NEOCAP program. The defendant will besubject to unannounced urinalysis. Defendant is ordered to payall court costs. No mandatory fine. No restitution. The defen-dant is granted eleven days credit. Bond is terminated.

Ashley M. PhillipsNovember 29: The court finds the defendant guilty of the

lesser included offense as charged under count one of the in-dictment, theft, a misdemeanor of the first degree. It is orderedthat the defendant be confined in jail for a period of thirty daysfor the conviction of theft. The remainder of the sentence im-posed is suspended and the defendant is placed on unsuper-vised probation of one year on the condition that the defendantremain law abiding and pay the court costs. No fine or restitu-tion is ordered. The court costs shall be paid within one year.Bond is terminated.

Samuel S. MooreNovember 20: The defendant previously entered a plea of

guilty to one count of burglary, a felony of the third degree, andone count of theft, a felony of the fourth degree. Order: Thedefendant shall serve a stated term of twenty four months forone count of burglary and eighteen months for one count oftheft. The sentences will be served concurrently. The offendermay be subject to a period of three years post release control.There is insufficient evidence to document restitution. No fineis imposed. The court costs are assessed against the defen-dant. Bond is canceled. The defendant is granted 138 days ofjail because of time spent in custody.

DeAndre Alan PlattNovember 15: The defendant moved to withdraw the former

plea of not guilty to the charge in the indictment and entered awritten plea of guilty to count one of the indictment, havingweapons while under disability, a felony of the third degree. Itis the order of the court that the defendant’s plea of guilty tocount one of the indictment is accepted by the court. Order:Count one, eighteen months incarceration in prison for the con-viction of having weapons while under disability. The defen-dant will be subject to a period of three years post release con-trol. The defendant has two hundred twenty six days of jailtime credit. No fine was ordered. Bond is canceled.

Travis W. HayfordNovember 21: The counsel for the defendant moved to with-

draw the former plea of not guilty to count one of the indict-ment, aggravated possession of drugs, a felony of the fifth de-gree. Order: The court finds that the defendant’s plea of guiltyto count one of the indictment aggravated possession of drugsis accepted by the court and entered as record. The defendantwho has been accepted as a post conviction drug court partici-pant shall be sentenced to two years community control, inten-sive supervision with the condition he enter the NEOCAP anddrug court programs. The defendant’s drivers license will besuspended for six months. No fine is imposed, costs of thismatter are assessed against the defendant. Bond is canceled.

Charles S. Hall, Jr.November 20: The defendant has previously entered a plea

of guilty to one count of illegal assembly or possession of chemi-cals for the manufacture of drugs, a felony of the third degree.Order: The defendant shall serve two years under basic super-vision. The defendant shall submit to drug and alcohol evalua-tion. The defendant shall submit to testing for drugs and alco-hol. The defendant shall comply with all other terms of super-vision set fourth in the standard conditions of supervision. Thedefendant’s right to drive a motor vehicle in the State of Ohio issuspended for six months. The mandatory fine is suspended.The motion to waive court costs is overruled and the costs areassessed against the defendant. Bond is canceled. The defen-dant is granted ten days because of time spent in custody.

Dwayne NicholsonNovember 26: The court finds that the defendant entered

a plea of guilty to and has been convicted of the lesser in-

cluded offense as charged under count one of the indictmentattempted failure to comply a felony of the fourth degree. It isordered that the defendant serve a term of twelve months inprison. The offender may be subject to three years post re-lease control. The defendant is not to ingest or be injectedwith a drug of abuse and submit to random drug testing. Jailcredit of one day is granted. Defendant is ordered to pay allcourt costs. No monetary fine or restitution imposed. Bond isterminated.

Edward D. RomanNovember 28: Counsel for the defendant moved to with-

draw the former plea of not guilty to the charge in the in-dictment and entered a written plea of guilty to count ofthe indictment petty theft a misdemeanor of the first de-gree. Pursuant to plea negotiations the State of Ohio hasagreed to dismiss count one of the indictment. It is the or-der of the court that the defendant’s plea of guilty to counttwo of the indictment petty theft a misdemeanor of the firstdegree and lesser included offense under count two of theindictment is accepted by the court and entered of recordand the presentation of the evidence by the prosecutor, thecourt finds the defendant guilty of the said offense. Thecourt finds the defendant has been convicted of count twoof the indictment. Sentence: Count two, for the convictionof petty theft six months in jail with said sentence to besuspended. The defendant will also be placed on one yearunsupervised probation with the following conditions. Thedefendant shall obey the laws of the State of Ohio and theUnited States. The defendant shall become gainfully em-ployed. The defendant shall be banned from the the GiantEagle grocery store for one year. The defendant shall payrestitution in the amount of $30 to Giant Eagle. If thedefendant violates the condition of his supervision he willbe required to serve six months in jail. A fine of one hun-dred dollars for which judgment is rendered and executionmay issue. Bond is canceled.

MarriagesMarriagesDirk E. Feiler of Austinburg and

Amy J. Thomas of Ashtabula

Michael P. Harrison and TammyJ. Pifer, both of Jefferson

Raymond J. Waldo and Aubrey L.Hoprich, both of Conneaut

Christopher J. Fetters andCherie M. Pumphrey, both ofAshtabula

Timothy G. S. Alderman andTammy L. Stack, both of Andover

Gregory L. Dassel and Judi M.Kemmer, both of Roaming Shores

Jonathan A. Woodring and Tay-lor N. Kessell, both of Ashtabula

Juan A. Calvillo-Reynoso andLuz E. Sanchez Briseno, both ofGeneva

Christopher D. Covert and MaryL. Cardona, both of Kingsville

Eric W. Kaiser and Britney M.McRoberts both of Conneaut

Alexander J. Mohney and LornaD. Sand, both of Ashtabula

Harley A. Seegert and AlexandraL. Langford, both of Conneaut

Matthew S. G. Slebodnick andMallory E. Shimek, both of Ashtabula

Patrick J. Bisigni and Angela L.Brininger, both of Jefferson

Curtis J. Reed and Nicole E.Jones, both of Ashtabula

Chris C. Zawada and RachaelAnn Stright, both of Jefferson

Jonathan C. Bland and Jenni R.Wilson both of Durham NC

Dec. 29Fortney Road in Windsor Township. Deputies responded

to a party on Fortney Road. The complainant, a father oftwo of the attendees, believed underage drinking was go-ing on. Deputies reported seeing approximately 100 peopledrinking, yelling and smoking, some of whom were climb-ing in and out of windows. No one the deputies spoke tohad an ID card, and they suspected them of being under-age. The owner of the residence said she had some friendsover for a get together, but more people started coming asword of the party spread. She said the people brought thealcohol and that she had only invited people over 21. Depu-ties broke up the party and disposed of the alcohol. Chargesare under review for the underage guests.

Jan. 3Austin Road in Geneva Township. At around 12:24 a.m., a

deputy pulled over a vehicle for a traffic violation. The deputysaw the driver trying to palm two transparent prescriptionbottles. The deputy suspected they contained narcotics, and afield test confirmed one bottle contained suspected marijuanaand the other suspected meth. While being handcuffed, the23-year-old male suspect escaped and ran into the woods. Hewas followed by the canine partner and subdued.

During the drive to the jail, deputies noticed he smelledlike chemicals. He was questioned and led them to a mo-bile home at the Woodlawn Trailer Park that had a druglab set up. The 49-year-old owner was arrested.

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BY BYRON C. WESSELLGazette Newspapers

JEFFERSON – TheJefferson Falcons juniorvarsity girls basketballteam started hot againstthe Liberty Leopards intheir 33-21 win. Jeffersonbuilt a quick 5-0 lead earlyon in the first quarter asEmily Smock and RaquelFularz each scored twopoints for the Falcons andShawna Dull added a freethrow. However, Libertywould close out the quar-ter on a 6-0 run to take a6-5 lead as the two teamscombined for eleven pointsin the opening quarter.Sabrina Francis, MerylSchor and SamanthaRenzenbrink each scoredtwo points in the quarterfor Liberty. Sade Burnettaided the comeback withthree steals for the Leop-ards.

Jefferson got back ontrack in the second quar-ter as they outscored Lib-erty 16-5 in the secondquarter. Jefferson took a21-11 lead into halftimebehind big quarters fromDeana Comp and KayceeFusco. Comp provided theFalcons seven points andfour steals in the quarter,while Kaycee Fusco addedfive points and three re-bounds. Sarah Brook andLindsey Becker each addedtwo points in the quarterfor Jefferson as they wentup ten going into thebreak. Meryl Schor andSamantha Renzenbrinkeach scored two morepoints for the Leopards inthe second quarter, butthey could not match theFalcons offense. MarcyDykes added a free throwand picked up two re-bounds and two steals.

Both teams would scoresix points in the thirdquarter as Jefferson main-tained their ten point lead

Falcons turn it on against Liberty

Whilla Leslie defends for the Jefferson Falcons during ajunior varsity game against Liberty.

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

up 27-17. Kaycee Fusco,Raquel Fularz and LindseyBecker each scored twopoints for the Falcons inthe third quarter. TheLeopards received basketsfrom Amy Mikulich,Courtney Weimer andSamantha Renzenbrink.

The Falcons would go onto win the game 33-21 af-ter limiting the Leopardsto only four points in thefinal quarter. Marcy Dykesscored all four points forLiberty in the final quar-ter. Emily Smock providedthe Falcons with fourpoints in the final quarterto go with two steals.Lindsey Becker added abasket to go with two re-bounds. Jefferson im-proved to 5-4 on the yearand 2-2 in the AAC. Lib-erty fell to 5-7 on the yearand 1-4 in the AAC.

Deanna Comp andKaycee Fusco led the Fal-cons in scoring with sevenpoints apiece in the game.

Courtney Fularz, of Jefferson, is guarded by AmberHeggins, of Liberty, during a recent junior varsity game.

PHOTOS BY BYRON C. WESSELLShawna Dull runs a play for the Jefferson Falcons junior varsity basketball team duringa game against Liberty.Become A Certified Youth

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Lakeside 92, Geneva 47Fairport 70, GV 55

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Dragons too much for Eagles

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

Hannah Clark 1st, Hailey Slocum 2nd, and Elizabeth Eddy3rd, were some of the winners during the recent ConneautLodge Elks Hoop Shoot.

Eric Woods 3rd, Patrick Kantola 1st, and Alex Kennedy2nd, pose with their trophies after the Conneaut LodgeElks Hoop Shoot.

Payton Walker 2nd, Samantha Maenpaa 1st, and TullyTaylor 3rd pose with their trophies after placing in theElks Hoop Shoot.

Nathan Lower 3rd, Jacob Schreiber 2nd, and ErikHeinonen 1st were the top three boys winners for theirage bracket at the Elks Hoops Shoot.

Nick Morris 3rd, Ethan Knight 1st and Blaine McLaughlen2nd, pose for a picture after placing in the ConneautLodge Elks Hoop Shoot.

SUBMITTED PHOTOSJordyn Paneto 2nd place, Kately Weahkee 3rd place andShannon Zappitelli 1st place, were the top three girlswinners for their age bracket at the Elks Hoop Shoot.

Lakeside SwimmingOut-Touched byWillougby SouthLakeside men’s swimming

lost an 82-80 heart breaker toWilloughby South action atUniversity School Saturdayafternoon. The meet was de-cided in the final event of theafternoon- the 400 freestylerelay- as the school with thewinning 400 free relay teamwould emerge victorious forthe meet. Two Lakeside relayteams in lanes 3 and 5 sand-wiched South’s team in lane 4.Lakeside was winning in thefirst two legs of the race, how-ever, Willoughby closed thegap and clinched the victory.Lakeside Men are 3-1 this sea-son.

Chip Ranck continued hissuper season and came in firstin every individual event in-cluding 100 backstroke1:04.62. Later in the meet hebroke the Lakeside schoolrecord in his 500 yard freestylewith a time of 5:36.98. Othertop finishers on the men’s sideinclude a first place finishes byTyler Emerson in the 50freestyle with a time of 27.92and Dylan Ackley in 100freestyle with a time of1:03.31.

The women lost to South136-40, but had personal bestsby Courtney Smith in the 200IM, Gabriella Novak in the200 IM and a strong outing byMalynda Russell in the 50 freewith a time of 29.29 in a closesecond place finish. LakesideWomen are 1-3 this season.

Lakeside returns to thepool Friday, January 11thaway against Riverside at theMadison YMCA.

BY BYRON C. WESSELLGazette Newspapers

GENEVA – The Lakeside Dragonsvarsity basketball team took the mo-mentum earned in the junior varsitygame and used it to defeat the Eagles92-47. The Dragons started relativelyslow as they scored 18 points in the firstquarter and only 15 points in the sec-ond quarter. The Dragons then turnedthing up in the second half despite al-ready having an 18 point lead andscored 29 points in the third quarter and30 points in the fourth quarter.

The Dragons went up 18-7 after onequarter of action as Kyle Downs led theway with seven points, including athree-pointer. Tristan Bradley andNick Meola each added four points,while Emonte Parks tacked on threepoints for the Dragons. Geneva triedto counter with a three by Eric Junckerand baskets by Vern Thompson andRon Varckette. However, the Eagleswere already down eleven going intothe second quarter. The Dragons onlyscored 15 points in the second quarterbut were able to hold the Eagles to onlyeight points as they increased theirlead to 18 points.

The Dragons received balanced scor-ing in the second quarter as seven play-ers found the scoreboard. Will Ander-son hit a three pointer to go with fourrebounds. Also scoring in the quarter forthe Dragons were Kyle Downs, TristanBradley, Marcell Ballenger, JaedenJones, Emonte Parks and Nick Meola.Odero Ajamu contributed four reboundsand a block for the Dragons and LorenzSistrunk picked up a pair of steals.

Geneva again found themselvesoutscored in the second quarter asTravis Blake and Matt Mackynen eachscored three points and grabbed threerebounds. Vern Thompson scored theonly other basket for the Eagles as they

went into halftime down 33-15.Lakeside increased their lead in the

third quarter as Sayvaughn Morgan,Kyle Downs and Emonte Parks filledthe stat sheet. Sayvaughn Morganshook early foul trouble and put up fivepoints, three rebounds, three steals andan assist in the third quarter. EmonteParks led the Dragons in scoring with12 points in the third quarter to go witha pair of assists. Kyle Downs tacked onsix more points for the Dragons andChad McAfee and Odero Ajamu eachadded a basket. The Eagles were ableto match their first half numbers with15 points in the third quarter but stillfound themselves doubled up by theDragons at 62-31. Dan Camplesescored five points in the quarter, includ-ing a three pointer. David Smalley alsohit a three-pointer for the Eagles. TheEagles got baskets from four otherplayers in the quarter, but BrandonKovach, Vern Thompson, RonVarckette and Travis Blake only com-bined for eight more points.

The Dragons would run away withthe game in the fourth quarter as theywent on to win 92-47. Lorenz Sistrunkmade the most of his playing time inthe fourth quarter as he picked up sevenpoints, seven rebounds and three quar-ters. Jahmiel Ballenger also had a bigquarter as in roughly two minutes hewas able to score six points. Jaden Jonesturned it on in the fourth quarter as wellwith nine points, including a three-pointer Odero Ajamu added four fourthquarter points, while Jerel Lower andEmonte Parks each added a bucket.

The Eagles put up 16 points in thefourth quarter as Zac Sweat led the waywith six points. Dan Camplese addedfive more points, including his secondthree pointer of the game. MattMackynen and Ron Varckette eachadded two points and Travis Blake hita free throw in the loss for the Eagles.

Emonte Parks scored a game high 19points in the win for the Dragons andKyle Downs finished with 16.DanCamplese led the Eagles in scoring withten points all of which came in the sec-ond half.

The Lakeside Dragons set up on defense during a game againstGeneva. The Dragons defense consists of Will Anderson (3), KyleDowns (2) and Nick Meola (33). Number 40 for the Eagles is MattMackynen.

Vern Thompson defends forthe Geneva Eagles duringa recent game againstLakeside.

PHOTOS BY BYRON C. WESSELLEmonte Parks, of Lakeside, defendsDan Camplese, of Geneva, during arecent PAC match-up.

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