tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22369160074894309382024-02-07T19:14:36.852-05:00Looking Out My WindowUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2103125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2236916007489430938.post-10984807072112966452012-12-14T06:28:00.001-05:002012-12-14T06:28:42.687-05:00On Leave of AbsenceAs the saying goes "we'll be out of the office for awhile". Our attention is needed elsewhere and we have to take a break from doing some of the things we love to do. We hope to return soon with camera in hand!<br />
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We want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year. We really believe 2013 is going to be a great year for the 'ville. We hope the same holds true for each and every one of you.<br />
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ole nibUnknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2236916007489430938.post-35302709431465475752012-12-07T14:51:00.002-05:002013-01-13T11:19:32.325-05:00The Tiger's Big Orange Machine Returns<br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Last week we had the privilege of witnessing what one young
man’s determination can accomplish.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s
rare in this day and age to see a high school freshman getting excited about “historical”
events and to turn that excitement around with a determined effort to inspire
others.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Most people that age don’t care
much for history.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It usually involves
just putting forth enough effort into remembering stuff to pass a test.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Wellsville has always been a strong basketball town.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>About 40 years ago there was a basketball
coach at Wellsville High School that everyone called Bobby.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When he was hired he immediately pushed a
program that started with kids in the 5<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup> & 6<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup>
grades.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>By the time these grade school
kids reached the high school level they knew what to expect.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They knew each other, how they played, their strengths
and what their coaches expected of them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Before he hung up his coach’s whistle Bobby’s teams put together an
impressive string of victories over the years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>To this day it’s still called the Dawson Dynasty.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Today’s Head Basketball Coach, Bug Thompson,
played during the Dawson Dynasty.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Coach Bob Dawson and his teams developed a strong, loyal,
faithful and fanatical following. The Wellsville fans would pack the gym to
where there was standing room only for each and every home game.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They formed convoys for the away games. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There were the Looney Ladies.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Most of them were mothers and grandmothers of
players past and present.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It didn’t
matter if their child was still in school or graduated. They were loud,
enthusiastic cheerleaders that got together for every game to support their team.
They even had special t-shirts. They loved their Tigers.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">During the Dawson Dynasty the pre-game introduction to the
introduction of the Wellsville players was something like we’ve never seen
elsewhere.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Until last Friday it’s been
awhile since we’ve seen it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They would
blast the theme song of the popular television series Hawaii 5-0, turn out the
lights and put a spot light on the individual players as they came out of the
locker room.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A replica of an orange tank
would slide down the gym wall and burst a big balloon that had the victim’s name
on it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The orange tank was called the
Big Orange Machine.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was nearly pandemonium
in the gym when the balloon went “pop!”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The victim who had their bubble burst represented the opposing team that
was visiting Wellsville that evening.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It
was last used in 1981.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That is until a
fellow we call Iron Mike came along. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Iron Mike introduces modern<br />
Big Orange Machine</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Iron Mike is one half of the Reiner Team.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The other half is his twin brother
Mitchell.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They are the sons of very
proud parents known as Paula & Bill Reiner.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Iron Mike earned that nickname long before we got acquainted.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When we heard the story behind that we
thought it was very fitting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Brother
Mitchell is a “roundballer” on the Wellsville Reserves this year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Mike learned of the tradition of the Big Orange Machine from
his uncle Steve Poynter.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Poynter was a
Wellsville student back when the original machine was the high light of the
pre-game activities.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Learning of that
historic tradition inspired Mike to rejuvenate it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He set the wheels in motion going to everyone
in a position of authority in the Wellsville School District, from the Superintendent,
High School Principal and Athletic Director to just about every coach that has
anything to do with the school’s basketball program.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>According to Mike they all gave him their enthusiastic
endorsements.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Mike then went to a Beaver Local coach named Campbell.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Jeff is the owner of Campbell Signs and a
member of the Wellsville Class of 1981.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>He may put some time in coaching the Beavers but his heart still bleeds
Orange & Black.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He remains a loyal
Tiger friend and supporter.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Campbell
said when Mike came to him about designing a new Big Orange Machine he was
really excited.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He not only designed a
modern version he offered to build it and to help get Mike’s idea off the
ground.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Mike was pumped.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He
said he hoped to revive the tradition of all that the Big Orange Machine
represents.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s his dream to bring back
the excitement and promote the enthusiasm for the basketball team.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He put in a lot of work and some sleepless nights
getting everything organized.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He really
hopes its something the whole student body will take pride in.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tiger Nate Scott is spot lighted in pre-game introductions</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Last Friday they had a Pep Rally to introduce Mike’s new Big
Orange Machine to the student body.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Iron
Mike told everyone the story behind it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>For some it was a first they heard of it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Jeff Campbell told the students the unbelievable
excitement he experienced back in the days he came out of the locker room in
that pre-game hype.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Jeff said the
original Big Orange Machine was a kid’s peddle car and the idea evolved into
the tank crushing the balloon.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>His uncle
built the first machine.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Campbell said
some of the visiting teams were so intimidated their coaches wouldn’t let them
come out of the locker room until after the Wellsville team was
introduced.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Prior to last Friday’s game against East Liverpool history
repeated itself.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The lights went out,
the bright spot light highlighted the players as they were introduced and the
place went wild.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Incidentally it was SRO
and the Tigers whooped the Potters!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We
think Iron Mike got an A-plus on that history test.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The WHS Spirit Team is selling commemorative t-shirts for
the revival of the Big Orange Machine.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All
proceeds go to the Spirit Team.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They’re
only $10 and are sold in the lobby before the home games.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Tigers play next Tuesday night at home
against Southern.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Hope to see you there… </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">ole nib<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Marathon Terminal Mgr. Don Koch (right)<br />
describes new "river float" to be installed<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Construction of pipeline piers is already<br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">A couple of weeks ago we were invited to an open house tour
of the Marathon Oil facilities in Wellsville.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The facility is located at the end of Nevada Street, the place with the
big storage tanks between the railroad tracks and the river.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Today it is a transfer facility for asphalt using two of
Wellsville’s available attractions for industrial users – the river and our
excellent highway system.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The asphalt is
used in paving and material for making shingles.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Terminal Manager Don Koch told us that with
the damage brought on by Tropical Storm Sandy they have been extremely busy
with their customers that manufacture roofing shingles.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Marathon manufactures the slurry that is part
of the shingle composition.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is
brought to Wellsville in bulk using the river, transferred to those tanks and
then loaded on truck tanks for shipment to the shingle manufacturers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Marathon is now preparing to convert over to the handling of
oil from drilling into the vast reserves in Utica Shale.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This region of the country is sitting on a vast
reserve of oil found in the shale.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Once
production is fully underway it is conservatively estimated that 20,000 barrels
of oil a day will be pumped from those depths.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>We recently read that the U.S. oil field reserves will make the Mid-East
reserves look puny.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Wellsville is ideally situated with readily available river,
rail and highway transportation systems available to move massive amounts of
freight to or from anywhere in the U.S.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Ohio has been called the crossroads of America and Wellsville is located
in the heart of those crossroads.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They
say history repeats itself.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Wellsville
got its start being a transportation hub moving freight in and out of the “Western
Reserve”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With the Columbiana County
Port Authority’s Intermodal Park Wellsville is poised to once again be a very
busy transportation hub.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Marathon is
preparing to be ready to be a major part of that activity.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">In conjunction with the Port Authority Marathon has been in
negotiations with property owners buying up space to expand their operations in
Wellsville.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Plans are to build a
pipeline from their present facility to land adjoining the Intermodal
Park.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Work is already underway at their
facility preparing for the construction of that pipeline and the conversion of
that facility from asphalt to oil transferring.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The tour we followed was mainly for the safety forces in
town to familiarize them with what to expect in the near future.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Koch told us there will be a new river float
constructed that will be a closed facility not allowing any emissions to escape
into the atmosphere, using a marine safe unit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Safety first will be the ruling consideration using all the latest
available technology to protect themselves and their Wellsville neighbors.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All construction will meet or exceed EPA
standards.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For some time now they have
been obtaining the government approved permits for their construction and installation.
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Koch noted that a major training
program is tentatively scheduled to begin next Spring, in April or May.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That training will include local safety
forces.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Two new firefighting trailer
units will be brought in – one will be kept at the Marathon terminal and one
will be stored at the Wellsville Fire Dept.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Marathon is even going to finance a building addition to the Wellsville
station to store the trailer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Marathon is getting ready for the exciting times to come in
the energy sector and Wellsville will be a big part of those plans.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As Wellsville Mayor Sue Haugh likes to say “it’s
coming folks and once it starts, Look Out!”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
ole nibUnknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2236916007489430938.post-8017204981110869552012-12-03T13:26:00.000-05:002012-12-03T13:26:00.103-05:00Wellsville Council Jacking Up Sewage Rates
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">At their last meeting in November all Council members were
present with Mayor Susan Haugh presiding.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">During the Public Speaking portion of the agenda Commerce
Street resident Ron DuMoulin requested maybe the administration could line
someone up to clean up after parades.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>DuMoulin especially noted candy & flyers that are often found
littering the route following a parade.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>DuMoulin also encouraged Wellsville residents to decorate a little bit
for the Christmas Season.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">In his report Village Administrator Thom Edgell commended
the DuMoulins for voluntarily decorating the Wells Avenue Bridge, the Boy &
the Boot and the 17<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup> Street marquee with the holiday
decorations.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Edgell noted it was the
first time in his memory that he’s seen the marquee decorated.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Edgell also noted the efforts of Councilwoman
Goss for her work with the Christmas Decorating Committee.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Edgell reported that he witnessed a demonstration of resuscitators
for the Village police cruisers. He will be meeting with members of the
Property Committee on that subject and also about some problems at Springhill
Cemetery.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He also noted that additional
heaters have been installed in the Newlin Memorial Chapel thanks to the Wellsville
Memorial Council.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Councilman Brown added
that Milligan Hardware owner Art Doak was very helpful with getting the
heaters.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Edgell wrapped up his report stating that participation in
the 50/50 sidewalk program has “really dwindled & he is considering throwing
in the towel” instead of going forward with it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>That program is where the Village will share the cost half & half with
residents that want to get new sidewalks installed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Edgell said he will be meeting with
Councilman Cataldo about the sidewalk program. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">United Water’s Sewage Treatment Plant Manager Greg Stewart
reported that during the month of October an average of 755,370 gallons per day
of waste water was treated.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Stewart
noted that Buckeye Water supplied an average of 406,290 gallons per day of
potable water to Wellsville residents for the same time period.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With Tropical Storm Sandy there was 4.58” of
rain recorded for October.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">For the month of October, Animal Control Officer Heidi
Pecorelli reported that she responded to a total of 72 calls.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She made three court appearances relating to
various citations and recovered two dogs that had been stolen.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Two dogs were adopted and an additional four
were placed with rescue organizations.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In
all she had 96 round trips to the pound for October.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">In her report Mayor Haugh added her commendation to the
DuMoulins saying “you guys rock”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
Mayor also expressed her appreciation to Ms. Goss for her efforts raising funds
to buy and organizing the decorations for Broadway Park and a couple of other
areas.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Haugh also thanked the Fire
Department members for their help in decorating the park.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Additionally the Mayor reported that she intended the grand
opening of Anchor Drilling Fluids which is located in the Intermodal Park.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They are now on-line.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She also attended an open house at Marathon
Oil which was primarily for safety forces.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Haugh noted that with Marathon expanding they will be furnishing
Wellsville with a firefighting unit that disperses foam.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The unit is on a trailer and has to be kept
in a heated building.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Tentative plans
are to add onto the Village Fire Station to house the unit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The unit and the building addition will be at
Marathon’s expense according to Haugh.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Finance Committee Chair Diane Dinch reported that the
General Fund has $1.089 million and total of all funds is $1.336 million. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Council also approved paying of $51,901 in
current bills.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Dinch noted she would
like to see Council look into to costs for phone service from different
companies.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Councilman Don Brown got approval to pay Rudzik Excavating
$197,004 for Payment Application #1.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Rudzik
is doing the installing the first part of the sewage forced main renovation. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This payments comes out of the Ohio Public
Works grant.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Brown also noted that there are a lot of outstanding sewage
bills.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He advised that letters will be
sent out to delinquent customers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If
bills are not paid up water will be shut off and won’t be turned on until
customers are caught up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He added there
will be an added $50 fee.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">In other business an ordinance authorizing the Fiscal
Officer to transfer an additional $50,000 of the Marcellus lease money to
Capital Improvement Fund was passed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
bulk of the money received for the lease of mineral rights is invested.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Out of that amount it was agreed to use
$100,000 for much needed improvements in the Village.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This transfer is the second portion of that
$100,000.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">In spite of what was reported in the print media Council
placed an ordinance to raise the sewage rates on first reading only.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Dinch noted that no one on the Finance or
Sewage Committees wanted to ask for a rate increase but advised their hands
were forced. The Sewage fund is operating in the red. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Dinch noted that other than the $0.25 rate
increase per customer per month put into effect a year or so ago sewage rates
haven’t been increased for over 10 years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>That quarter increase per month was supposed to cover loan
payments.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She added that the Village is
not bringing in enough to cover loan payments and utilities for the Sewage
Treatment Plant.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Converting to aerobic
digesters at the plant meant a huge increase in the amount of electricity used
to run the plant.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In the last couple of
years Wellsville lost over 200 customers and 54% of the customers they do have
use only the monthly minimum or less.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Only 388 sewage customers use over 3,000 gallons per billing
period.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Sewage bills are based on the amount of water used per
household.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Customers using 2,000 gallons
or less will stay at $20.07 per month.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Anyone using over 2,000 gallons will be accessed an additional $7.50 per
1,000 gallons over 2,000 gallons. That is increased from $6.19 per 1,000. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Dinch added that everyone will be charged a $4
surcharge per month regardless of the amount used.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That alone will bring in over $6,100
additional per month.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The next Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December
4, at 6 PM at Village Hall.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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The new Wellsville "Big Orange Machine" will make it's public debut this evening in the Tigers Den. It is scheduled to be introduced to the home crowd when the the WHS Tigers Men's Basketball Team takes on the East Liverpool Potters. It's the home opener for 2012-2013 Basketball Season.<br />
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You won't want to miss this opportunity to witness one of the most exciting events for years on the Wellsville High School sports scene. Reserves tip-off at 6 PM. <br />
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Good Luck Tigers!<br />
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ole nibUnknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2236916007489430938.post-13225086987239836602012-11-30T09:47:00.000-05:002012-11-30T09:53:56.241-05:00Wellsville Chambers Announce December Plans<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">From left Chamber President Randy Allmon, Member Diane <br />
Lenkey and Member Pastor Mark Blakely (far right) present traveling<br />
Buiness of Month Award to Bill Roberts shown holding th plaque.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The Wellsville Area Chamber of Commerce met at Tonda’s Place
for their November luncheon.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Chamber
President Randy Allmon presided.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Plans
were announced for the annual Christmas Parade and Light-Up Night were
announced.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Allmon advised that the 3<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">rd</span></sup> Annual Light-Up night
will be held Thursday, December 6, at the 4<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup> Street Square.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ceremonies begin at 5:30 PM.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Daw Middle School group called the
Harmonics will be performing. The tree was once again donated by Cope’s Nursery
and has been put in place.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Members of
Wellsville’s First Christian Church youth group will help decorate the
tree.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The tags for the memorial bulbs
have been sold out.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Santa will be
present to hear all the Christmas wishes and will pose for pictures.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Everyone is encouraged to bring their
cameras.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The Christmas Parade will be held Saturday, December 8,
starting at 6 PM.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The parade will line
up near Village Hall and proceed to 4<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup> Street.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Parade Chairwoman Sheryl Gibson advised the
parade entries will be lined up in the order that they signed up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Cross Roads Assisted Living is the newest member for the
Wellsville Area Chamber.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Allmon extended
well wishes for the newly combined East Liverpool – Calcutta Chamber.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Wellsville Chamber declined to join.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Member Diane Lenkey reported on a new fund raising project
in the works for the Chamber.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It will be
a new discount card for business members offering different sorts of
discounts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Owner Al Cuneo of Ark Wood
Products is donating the first 100 cards which will have spaces for
advertisements on one side and discount deals on the other side.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Roberts Funeral Home was named November Business of the
Month.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Located at 631 Main Street in
town, Roberts is the oldest family owned funeral home in the village.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Owner Bill Roberts father started working in
the home in 1936 when it was owned by the Haugh Brothers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Red” Roberts acquired the business in
1972.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Roberts was noted for his strong
belief in supporting Wellsville businesses.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Southern Columbiana County United Way Board Chairwoman Diana
Allmon was the guest speaker.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Mrs.
Allmon gave a brief history of United Way & its goals for this area.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Their primary goal is to raise money to help
support area volunteer social service agencies.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>This year’s goal is $110,000 and to date 25% has been met.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are 13 member agencies in the southern
Columbiana County area.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Except for
annual dues to United Way any money raised here stays here for support of those
agencies.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Debbie Koffel is this year’s
Fund Raising Chairwoman.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Diane Johnston
is the local office manager.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There will
be an end of the year dinner on December 6 at the East Liverpool Country Club
to honor past chairmen.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Tickets are $20
each for the dinner that begins at 6 PM.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Anyone interested is asked to contact Johnston at 330-385-2082.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">In other business President Allmon complimented the members
of First Christian for all their community service they perform.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Funds raised at the Rabies Clinic will be
used to purchase supplies for the Wellsville Animal Pound.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The pound is looking for a donation of two
new doors for the pound.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Anyone that can
help is asked to Animal Control Officer Heidi Pecorelli.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The Chamber’s annual Christmas party will be held at the
Riverside Roadhouse on December 13 beginning at 6:30 PM.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This years “Rising Star On The River” will be
announced.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Those attending are asked to
bring a gift wrapped exchange gift to be auctioned.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> There is a $10 maximum limit on exchange gifts.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The next monthly luncheon will be held in January at a
location to be announce later.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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ole nibUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2236916007489430938.post-89676292427695345102012-11-28T22:06:00.004-05:002012-11-28T22:06:59.683-05:00Wellsville Library Plans Christmas Open House<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The public is invited to bring their young ones to Wellsville
Carnegie Public Library’s annual Christmas Open House.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It
begins at 6 PM.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There will be
refreshments for all and a bed time story for the children at 6:30.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Bring your cameras to capture the magic moment with the
looks of wonder when they see Santa arrive at 7 PM.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Santa will pose for pictures and listen to
all the special wishes for things they hope to find under the tree on Christmas
morning.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">It all takes place on Monday, December 3 at the
library.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s just as much fun to see
all that happy excitement on the children’s faces.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You’ll be glad you went.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The library is located in the 800 block of
Main Street in Wellsville.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For more
information call 330-532-1526.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mayor Susan Haugh speaking to Wellsville<br />
Crime Watch Committee</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">In their last meeting of the year the Wellsville Crime Watch
Committee had the honor of having Mayor Susan Haugh doing one of her favorite
things.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Mayor was the guest speaker
for the November meeting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">For her topic the Mayor spoke on a subject that has been
near and dear to her heart, even before entering the Wellsville political arena.
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Since becoming a Village official that
passion has only intensified.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Since
becoming Mayor, at the beginning of the year, the Wellsville drug scene has
become one of her top priorities. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She
has devoted countless hours in enlisting help to supplement the efforts of our
local law enforcement.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With a limited
budget the Wellsville Police Department is restricted for funds for their drug
fighting resources.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Their determination
to fight the Wellsville drug problem is fraught with other demands on their
time and money.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s a determination
that Mayor Haugh has embraced whole heartedly even at the risk of putting
herself in peril.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">She has personally put herself at the forefront of the drug
fighting effort doing things that many men would be leery of trying.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She has personally knocked on the doors of
suspected drug dealers in town to present the occupants a letter of
warning.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She has personally told
suspected dealers and users face-to-face that the party is over; it’s time to
get out of “Dodge” or face the consequences.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In her first few months in
office she has left no doubt that she is lady that takes Teddy Roosevelt’s
advice to “walk softly and carry a big stick” very seriously.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Even before taking office she initiated meetings with other County,
State and Federal officials begging for whatever assistance they could render
in fighting the Wellsville drug problem.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>She has not let the complexities of our legal system slow her down or
discourage her efforts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She encouraged
members of the Crime Watch Committee not to give up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">It’s a very slow process but it is beginning to show
positive results.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In January of this
year there were 27 suspected drug houses in town.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In August that number was down to 19 and now
it down to 10.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Put quite simply dealers
don’t like being hassled and will move on to avoid it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That is especially true for suspected dealers
that have warrants out on them for minor misdemeanor offenses, suspended driver’s
licenses, etc.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That unexpected knock on
the door can come at any time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They don’t
want that extra attention.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The Mayor said any and all efforts by everyone are greatly
appreciated.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All calls and tips are
immediately passed on to the authorities.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>All calls are kept confidential and the caller’s identity is never
disclosed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Another angle Village officials are working on
to enforce is aimed at landlords or property owners that knowingly rent to
known drug dealers and users.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Doing so
is in violation of Ohio Revised Code 2925.13.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Anybody found complicit will be prosecuted to the limit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Before closing the Mayor thanked all the agencies who are
making efforts fighting the illegal drug scene.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Those agencies include the Wellsville Police Dept., the CC Drug Task
Force, the CC Sheriff’s Office, the Ohio State Patrol, the Bureau of Criminal
Investigation, the Drug Enforcement Agency and the US Marshalls.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Haugh said they’re all committed to fighting
the drug problem and have been extremely generous in helping our Village.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Even though they may not be visible their
efforts are continuing and it is something she promised to never give up on.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The Crime Watch Committee next meets Thursday, March 21,
2013.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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ole nibUnknownnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2236916007489430938.post-28889649493994449432012-11-28T17:11:00.004-05:002012-11-28T17:11:57.469-05:00Wellsville Ladies Open With Big Win<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">WHS #12 Shartece Taylor tips off new<br />
basketball season in the Tigers Den</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr1PRDFQeLr-DpTuLmiwL7ia1zWpCwKJYbBABueAk_vVakgMcW0Heevnrtp6y0KhzqGUtceYwwfZ4FpRu37-ukUhuJMiCozLL5LfoItygE_ApWQz_bkT0XHnCbV_xE6aQYDXJU93y0Kvo/s1600/IMG_8750.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr1PRDFQeLr-DpTuLmiwL7ia1zWpCwKJYbBABueAk_vVakgMcW0Heevnrtp6y0KhzqGUtceYwwfZ4FpRu37-ukUhuJMiCozLL5LfoItygE_ApWQz_bkT0XHnCbV_xE6aQYDXJU93y0Kvo/s200/IMG_8750.JPG" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kallee Powell dishes off underneath to <br />
Monica Wilson </td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The WHS Lady Tigers opened their 2012-2013 Basketball Season
with a very impressive win over the visiting Heartland Christian Lady Lions
last night.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was Wellsville all the
way after a bit of a slow start in the opening minutes of the 1<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">st</span></sup>
Quarter.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Heartland Christian jumped out
to something like a 4-0 start in the first only to see it turned around in
short order.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At the close of the first
frame the Lady Tigers jumped out to a 20-5 lead.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After that Wellsville never looked back.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was Wellsville 34-8 at the half and they
continued to outscore the Lady Lions the rest of the evening.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Final score was Wellsville 64-18 in the
lopsided win.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The game was played on the Wellsville home
court.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wellsville's Shartece Taylor lays up two<br />
of her game high 17 points<br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Wellsville returns to action tomorrow evening when they take
on the East Liverpool Lady Potters at home.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Tip-off will be approximately 7:30 PM following the Jr. Varsity
game.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Good Luck Ladies!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> ole nib</span></o:p></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2236916007489430938.post-7800900565297889722012-11-28T16:30:00.002-05:002012-11-28T16:30:35.643-05:00WHS Lady Tiger Reserves Fall to Leetonia<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Reserve Coach Tom Gualitier (far left) looks on from the bench<br />
while two Lady Tiger defenders work on a Lady Bulldog. Notice <br />
EL Lady Potter Coach Allen Dingy scouting in the stands.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The WHS Lady Tiger Reserves opened their 2012-2013 season
last night.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was a rough start on the
new season.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At the end of the 1<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">st</span></sup>
quarter it was the Leetonia Lady Bulldogs leading by a score of 14-6.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Unfortunately that eight point spread was the
closest the Wellsville team got for the duration of the game.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The Leetonia reserves steadily built on their lead to finish
the game winning by a score of 53-23.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Athletic Director Don Elliott said that since Heartland Christian did
not have a reserve team the Leetonia team was invited to play the opening
game.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Columbiana school was the
scheduled opponent but didn’t have enough players to fill a roster.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The Lady Tigers return to action Thursday, November 29, at
home against the East Liverpool Lady Potters.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Tip-off is at 6 PM.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Good Luck Tigers!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
ole nibUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2236916007489430938.post-55296089957537416462012-11-24T10:28:00.002-05:002012-11-24T10:30:33.126-05:00First Christian's "Caring" Tradition<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">These ladies not only enjoyed the meal they had a good time <br />
chit-chatting!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">First Christian Pastor Mark Blakely<br />
got the clean-up detail!</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">A week ago this past Wednesday, November 14, members of
Wellsville’s First Christian carried on an annual tradition that they have been
doing for years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That tradition was the
creamed chicken over biscuits dinner that benefits the Lions Club Care &
Share program.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">For the life of me we can’t find our file on Care &
Share.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We wanted to pass on a little history
of the First Christian family’s annual creamed chicken dinner.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Like the Lions Club Care & Share program
the members of the church have been doing the benefit dinner for years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The Care & Share program we’re talking about is the
Wellsville Lions Club annual Christmas drive to furnish families in need with a
food basket & toys to those with young children.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To contribute toward that effort the church members
have the annual dinner.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All the proceeds
go to Care & Share.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The dinner tradition
was carried on this year.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">It’s a delicious, filling way to help support Care &
Share.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not only did you get the chicken
over biscuits you got a generous helping of smashed potatoes, green beans, a
salad, a beverage and dessert.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To top it
off you got served the dinner by members of the congregation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was better than eating at home!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">It’s neighbor helping neighbor.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is something the members of First Christian
and Wellsville’s Lions Club do so well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It’s a Wellsville thing…<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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ole nibUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2236916007489430938.post-621441320291967672012-11-18T09:31:00.000-05:002012-11-18T09:31:25.038-05:00WAMA Offers Generous Support
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">In their regular monthly breakfast meeting the Wellsville
Area Ministerial Association (WAMA) gets prepared for the upcoming holiday
season.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The meeting was held Tuesday, November 13, at
Tonda’s Place located in the 4<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup> Street Square.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>WAMA President Aaron Smith presided.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Joshua Project member Toni Pastore reported on the recent
drive for donations for victims of Tropical Storm Sandy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ms. Pastore told members that the project was
in conjunction with a Brother’s Keepers mission and said Wellsville area donations
filled up a 17’ U-Haul, two pick-up trucks and one car with 372 cases of water
that was being sent to Hilllside, NJ.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Pastore added that another load of donations will be
gathered for the storm victims, noting that they are in contact with Staten
Island ministers to determine just what is needed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Once that is determined a second drive will
commence.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Apparently the Red Cross has requested that
clothing items not be sent according to another WAMA member.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Pastore is looking a donation of a tractor
trailer with a driver for the next trip.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The amount charged for mileage for a rental is exorbitant.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Pastore added they do have money to pay for the
fuel.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Members of WAMA voted to donate $500 toward
the relief effort.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">A deposit to bring the circus back to town was
approved.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is the same company that
performed in Wellsville two years ago.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It
will be booked to perform in Wellsville on May 27, 2013.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>More details will be released at a later
date.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Save Immaculate Conception Parish Committee Member Beverly
Hentzell reported that Youngstown Diocese Bishop George Murry has advised the
former Wellsville parishioners that the church will be opened once a week for
individual devotions and Mass will be offered one time a year beginning in
December 2013.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The former parish was
consolidated with the Catholic parish in East Liverpool over a year ago and the
Wellsville members were locked out of their church.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Former Immaculate Conception members formed a
committee and appealed the Bishop’s decision to close the church.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Vatican officials in Rome sided with the
Wellsville parishioners.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Additional
appeals can be expected if Bishop Murry doesn’t start acting more like a
clergyman instead of a cold hearted businessman.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">First Christian Church will host the annual Community
Thanksgiving Service, Sunday evening, November 18 beginning at 6 PM. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The next Community Prayer Service will be held
at Mt. Sinai FBH located 1617 Main St.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Pastor Darlene Zanders will lead the service which is scheduled for Sunday
evening, December 6 beginning at 6:30 PM.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The Community Prayer Service is held monthly with member parishes
rotating locations.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Both services are
open to the public.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">First Baptist Food Pantry will be having a turkey give-away
for the Thanksgiving holiday.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For
details call the church at 330-532-2654.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>New Life Ministries pastor, Bishop Bill Rudder, announced that they will
be having a free Thanksgiving Dinner for anyone that cares to partake.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The dinner will be held at the Harvest House
at 1329 Main Street on Thanksgiving Day from 2 to 4 PM.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>WAMA members donated $200 to help defray the
cost of the food.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Another $200 was donated to the Youth With A Purpose boy’s
home out near Salineville.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A while back
the officials of the home withdrew from accepting any government financing in
order that they may keep Christian doctrine as part in helping of their
residents.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They are presently helping 11
young men and are entirely supported by faith based donations.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Instead of a regular meeting in December WAMA members and
invited guests will be treated to a Christmas Dinner at Tonda’s.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The next regular meeting will be held January
8, 2013 at Tonda’s Place, 400 Main St. </span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2236916007489430938.post-40027301522540489742012-11-18T07:41:00.002-05:002012-11-18T07:41:13.694-05:00Wellsville High School Salutes Area Veterans<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">WWII Vet Jack Stewart (center) probably<br />
telling war stories</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">With teacher Robin Weeda & Principal <br />
Rolley looking on Francesca Colella reads<br />
her letter written to her late grandfather.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">This past Monday, November 12, Wellsville High School paid
tribute to all those in the district that served in the U.S. Armed Forces.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was a meaningful tribute in honor of
Veteran’s Day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The program began with a
luncheon served by members of the WHS National Honor Society.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There was approximately 40 veterans and
friends that enjoyed the lunch severed in the High School library decorated in
patriotic colors.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There were vets
present that served in WWII and every other skirmish up to today’s time.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Following the lunch a program was continued in the gymnasium
with the full student body in attendance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The veterans were welcomed by Wellsville School District Superintendent
Rich Bereschik and the National Anthem was sung by Ebony & Ivory.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Eric Hardman led everyone in the Pledge of
Allegiance and Wellsville First Christian Pastor Mark Blakely offered
invocation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAt8YWDHeyD0OFoU6MyFpMXRHrr4V1VyVcSmZNcg8VDK78eLXDpARXs88A7EDD0fj-oPP9ANK97GglXo4kUr7iKeedRIXz9Kgc8Fab5Y5MC-4Fjw0jA8FPOaljrBXu0Xn2al-mLQmRWnk/s1600/IMG_8595.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAt8YWDHeyD0OFoU6MyFpMXRHrr4V1VyVcSmZNcg8VDK78eLXDpARXs88A7EDD0fj-oPP9ANK97GglXo4kUr7iKeedRIXz9Kgc8Fab5Y5MC-4Fjw0jA8FPOaljrBXu0Xn2al-mLQmRWnk/s200/IMG_8595.JPG" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Korean Vet Dale Barnhart (with Navy Cap)<br />
is thanked for his service by one of the students</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">WHS Alumni Richie Sloan was the keynote speaker.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sloan graduated in 2000 and started his
military career in the Army in his senior year of high school.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He served tours overseas in both Iraq and
Italy and is still today in the Army Reserves.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>High School Principal Linda Rolley introduced each veteran that attended
the program.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A medley of theme songs
for each branch of the service was sung by Melany Martinez and readings were
read by students.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Especially touching
were the reading of letters personally written by some of the students thanking
a vet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>High School Band member Miles
McGinnis played taps saluting veterans that are no longer with us.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Closing out the program students came out of the stands to
individually thank the veterans for their service.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Being a Viet Nam vet it was very gratifying
to see that taking place.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Thanks to all the students and staff that organized and took
part in the program…</span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2236916007489430938.post-3803103432443212932012-11-02T18:07:00.005-04:002012-11-02T18:08:31.484-04:00BWD Board of Trustees Pushes For Settlement With East Liverpool<br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Buckeye Water District held two Special Board of Trustees
meetings this week.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The first meeting
was held at the Administration Offices Tuesday to pass a resolution certifying
that the district will be in compliance with minority business participation stipulations
required by the Ohio Public Works Commission.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The district is in the process of applying for an OPWC grant to extend
water service along Duke Road in the Calcutta area.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If awarded the grant will be part of the
funding to extend that water service to a mobile home park and to any other
customers along that St. Clair Township road.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Water district officials stated that the affirmative plan action is
always part of any project they undertake.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The special meeting was called to correct an unintended omission in the
original application to OPWC.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The second Special BOTs meeting was held Friday morning in
the Conference Room at the Water Treatment Plant.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The purpose of the meeting was the on-going
litigation with the City of East Liverpool and went into a 53 minute Executive
Session.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The on-going litigation
pertains to the amount to be paid to East Liverpool to satisfy the court
ordered settlement in the breach-of-contract lawsuit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The money was awarded as a result of the
Courts finding Buckeye Water District in the wrong terminating the purchase of
water from East Liverpool.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Court
finding has stood up under several appeals.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The water district has agreed to pay the settlement but the lawyers for
that City keep asking for larger amounts in the name of interest they allege
was earned on the amount of the original award.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">At this morning’s meeting a motion was passed by the Board
to proceed and add the $1.5 million being loaned to the district by the
Columbiana County Commissioners. The Commissioners offered the loan to help
settle the lawsuit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>District Legal
Advisor Fred Emmerling explained the motion is authorizing the District to sign
any legal documents necessary to use the County’s money in the settlement.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The total settlement being offered to the
City of East Liverpool is $5.935 million.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Emmerling remarked a motion has been filed in CC Common Pleas Court
asking that the settlement be enforced by the Court.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A hearing has been scheduled for Monday, December
10 to take the latest motion into consideration.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
ole nibUnknownnoreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2236916007489430938.post-78438039528480770962012-11-02T17:05:00.004-04:002012-11-02T17:05:58.185-04:00TS Sandy Goes Easy on Wellsville<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA1V1cu_CMIJOt3Y-CKbHCeJr0XEMcNUXDytKNFSfnIVZ7_P9PqtOjTBDCpSbc-gFdL28-wg4h8mxfK5NG6NObjV6S2Opfp4fvyY2D-Kzd50W7i6coyOnQAdsBUiFbE7JMaHHiBc0tWM8/s1600/DSCN0735+(800x600).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA1V1cu_CMIJOt3Y-CKbHCeJr0XEMcNUXDytKNFSfnIVZ7_P9PqtOjTBDCpSbc-gFdL28-wg4h8mxfK5NG6NObjV6S2Opfp4fvyY2D-Kzd50W7i6coyOnQAdsBUiFbE7JMaHHiBc0tWM8/s200/DSCN0735+(800x600).jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Monday - Oct. 29</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wednesday - Oct. 31</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdn6tyjVYI3MsCglgfH-ky7czk6OdCdWZ7ZJjYlfr-J_8eprOyZu_iFndnlRmpIZydq1Vebqd-pH4eaUBX48IlHOFqz6m9UfWycx_Tp2z-2HILw7F1s6hje5kwTActDvZLYojqV67u1Xg/s1600/DSCN0747+(800x600).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdn6tyjVYI3MsCglgfH-ky7czk6OdCdWZ7ZJjYlfr-J_8eprOyZu_iFndnlRmpIZydq1Vebqd-pH4eaUBX48IlHOFqz6m9UfWycx_Tp2z-2HILw7F1s6hje5kwTActDvZLYojqV67u1Xg/s200/DSCN0747+(800x600).jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Friday - Nov. 2<br />
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Tropical Storm Sandy had a lot of folks sitting on the edge of their seats watching reports of what was happening in the Northeast and taking in the forecasts for the local region. It started raining in the Wellsville area on Sunday and kept right on going for nearly four and half days. There was reason for serious concern. It all depended on the whims of nature but the blustery old gal took it easy on the ville. We got over 4" of rain in about as many days according to WTOV. From our vantage point the rain was steady but never the real heavy kind.<br />
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By Wednesday morning it appeared the worse of it was over. The National Weather Service reported river levels at New Cumberland Dam at 24.7' at 5 AM Wednesday. They expected the river to crest by 8 o'clock Wednesday morning. Flood stage at New Cumberland is 36'. Today the water level appears to be going down. It is predicted to be back down to 16' by Sunday. <br />
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Wellsville was ready with steady monitoring of the water levels and keeping a close eye on what was happening in the hills of Pennsylvania that contribute their run-off water to the Ohio River. Several village officials were praying and keeping their fingers crossed that our flood control system would get us through if called upon. Although they are constantly working on getting pumps repaired or replaced, keeping the flood walls in good condition and advancing plans to spiff up the flood levies there are still several questions about the system's effectiveness. <br />
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Thankfully the Good Lord took us under his wing once again and had Ma Nature go easy on us. Hopefully that will continue until we get that flood control system in good enough shape and be able to say "Bring it on. We're ready!"<br />
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Pictures shown here are on Little Yellow Creek at nearly the same spot just east of the Wellsville Avenue Bridge showing the progression of the water level.<br />
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ole nib<br />
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2236916007489430938.post-84243666620989993072012-10-29T10:35:00.000-04:002012-10-29T10:35:01.656-04:00Wellsville Trick or Treating PostponedIn a brief statement from Village Hall this morning Wellsville Mayor Susan Haugh announced that Trick or Treating hours have been changed to Saturday, November 3, from 6 to 7:30 PM. Mayor Haugh advises the new date coincides with East Liverpool's postponement and times. Originally the annual Halloween tradition was scheduled for Wednesday evening.<br />
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Tropical Storm Sandy weather is forecasted to be at its worse for the Wellsville region on Wednesday. Heavy rain and high winds are expected. The safety of the children and all Wellsville residents is paramount in this decision.<br />
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Columbiana County EMA has issued a flood & high wind warning for today, Monday, in our area. The weather for Wednesday is not forecasted to be much better.<br />
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ole nib<br />
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2236916007489430938.post-87142221489608800162012-10-26T07:19:00.001-04:002012-10-26T07:20:47.209-04:00Wellsville FOP Holds Youth Fishing Tournament<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIY08lT0LwviBJ5eYn_nEcN14-j1XuI3sWKhF3fM7olO1y194SgE18JUPOOuVyXY8JDACQ7zKrjvNkLFj3xqdPYhynjIHLyTrlJYq0Zf_RurZa1_tdObJyB2tDy0LaZZfn5VX6damHZkY/s1600/IMG_8297.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIY08lT0LwviBJ5eYn_nEcN14-j1XuI3sWKhF3fM7olO1y194SgE18JUPOOuVyXY8JDACQ7zKrjvNkLFj3xqdPYhynjIHLyTrlJYq0Zf_RurZa1_tdObJyB2tDy0LaZZfn5VX6damHZkY/s320/IMG_8297.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Trophy winners were from the left were Tamitha Robb, Vainesca<br />
Surmecevic, Israel Sluder & Annabelle Sluder</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2B4JKZ6g03BS5poJSzjU0xHIJh8Ig9zoPsx8F5ibh4P_Rj1BYgyGn-Rm_ctEvwGPYDg7ZwdzNU8BW-PV6UrX6eUG4yLU4bcev03n1l3vMpJqTGvlasqMd2_2sNau0rnpt2CCHmlM7Mfg/s1600/IMG_8242.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2B4JKZ6g03BS5poJSzjU0xHIJh8Ig9zoPsx8F5ibh4P_Rj1BYgyGn-Rm_ctEvwGPYDg7ZwdzNU8BW-PV6UrX6eUG4yLU4bcev03n1l3vMpJqTGvlasqMd2_2sNau0rnpt2CCHmlM7Mfg/s200/IMG_8242.JPG" width="133" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Israel Sluder proudly holds<br />
his 24" - 8# carp before it<br />
was returned to the water</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibvtwd8jCeWdbl6KsIAGKsbItVKkw7LngsNobhmnIKOMAkNNlx-uUUadUVFzAwYaTliAe_BmYZExaAkrs9J49g8qEP6lcNBNpkmz24OQ12Ptj6ZB6tpotsP4D_5TgVIIZUkos4SRBjJBs/s1600/IMG_8269.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibvtwd8jCeWdbl6KsIAGKsbItVKkw7LngsNobhmnIKOMAkNNlx-uUUadUVFzAwYaTliAe_BmYZExaAkrs9J49g8qEP6lcNBNpkmz24OQ12Ptj6ZB6tpotsP4D_5TgVIIZUkos4SRBjJBs/s200/IMG_8269.JPG" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Vainesca Surmacevic diplays one of her<br />
two catches. This bass won for the smallest<br />
catch of the day. Vainesca also won the trophy<br />
for the most catches of the day. </td></tr>
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A little rain didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of nearly 35
youngsters at last Saturday’s FOP Youth Fishing Tournament. There were some exciting catches that got the
attention of the other competitors and renewed their determination. It staved off the boredom that comes without
any action on the end of their fishing lines.
There were two 24” fish caught that tied for the honors of being the
longest fish caught. One was a carp and
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Wellsville’s FOP renewed an activity for our area youth that
hasn’t taken place for several years.
Retired Wellsville Police Officer Jack Gallagher use to organize one
years ago. In those days it was a summer
long contest. According to Police Chief Joe Scarabino and Officer Marsha
Eisenhart a record was kept of all the catches over the summer and prizes were
rewarded in September. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Last Saturday’s tournament ran from 10 AM to 2 PM. There were over 40 young folks to sign
up. Several members of the Wellsville
FOP were on hand to help with the budding anglers. Hot dogs hot off the grill along with
refreshments and snacks were available to feed all that participated. A warming fire was maintained to ward off the
chill in the air that day. All in all it
was a fun day for the children. Although the number of fish caught were mostly all trophy winners all catches humanely had the hooks removed and were quickly returned to the water.<o:p></o:p></div>
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New fishing poles were won from a drawing held for three
different age groups. Tamitha Robb won in
the 6-8 year old group. Brandon Kidder
got a new fishing pole in the 9-12 year old group and Jamie Allen was drawn for
the 13-15 year old group. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Trophies were available for the longest, smallest and most
fish caught in each age group. Vainesca
Surmecevic was a double winner taking home the trophies for both the most fish
caught and the smallest fish caught in her age group. Those rascally fish didn’t cooperate Saturday
and only five trophies, out of nine available, was won in the tournament. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Congratulations to the winners and thanks to the Wellsville
FOP for taking the time out of their off-duty hours to organize, sponsor and
put on the event. A special thanks to the
Wellsville businesses and organizations that made it a great time with their
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2236916007489430938.post-43475449973300711092012-10-26T06:03:00.001-04:002012-10-26T06:03:13.307-04:00Main Street Looking Northeast<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is what that location looks like today</td></tr>
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This is another of the Haywood collection of pictures recently donated to the Wellsville Historical Society. It's a picture looking up Main Street toward 5th. <br />
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The earlier photo shows a lot more activity with the store fronts on the western side of the street. Taken over 50 years ago it was at a time Routes 7 & 39 still went through the heart of town bringing a lot of traffic through that supported local businesses. At that time the building that has the now closed Twisted Stone restaurant & dog grooming business use to be the Post office & a drug store. Moon's restaurant is also shown here. <br />
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It was before my age of recollection. We don't remember a studio being next to Checklers Barber Shop. How about you...<br />
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ole nibUnknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2236916007489430938.post-8066317212881904072012-10-23T11:31:00.000-04:002012-10-23T11:33:23.044-04:00Wellsville VFD To Host Safety Day<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghqTrbZhCNBNfwUcBTtggJdk408QrtpycK6j-Vgye6YRpqvqeZyizYyFBKs_aFdAIxca1d9yaxEg6DXfm7ke8kZv41DnIUgOhqrxA7aXkTuIUHIqX9PVuhB9cAt76LDoBwDvIdUgqGw9E/s1600/WVL+VFD+Open+house+10-27-12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghqTrbZhCNBNfwUcBTtggJdk408QrtpycK6j-Vgye6YRpqvqeZyizYyFBKs_aFdAIxca1d9yaxEg6DXfm7ke8kZv41DnIUgOhqrxA7aXkTuIUHIqX9PVuhB9cAt76LDoBwDvIdUgqGw9E/s320/WVL+VFD+Open+house+10-27-12.jpg" width="216" /></a>Safety Day will be the theme at an Open House this coming Saturday at Wellsville's Fire Department. The event is being sponsored by Wellsville's Volunteer Fire Department and the regular Fire Department. <br />
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Members of the both Fire Departments will be on hand along with representatives of two ambulance companies plus the Air Evac Ambulance service. Officers from Wellsville's Police Department, the Ohio Highway Partrol and the K-9 dog and his handler from St. Clair Police Department will be there too. <br />
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Safety Day will be going on from 10 AM to 5 PM this Saturday, October 27. It is open to the public. Free smoke detectors will be given out on a first come, first serve basis until the supply is exhausted. Only one detector will be given out per household. <br />
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Stop by this coming Saturday and meet your local area Safety Forces...<br />
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ole nibUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2236916007489430938.post-45287901245437577652012-10-22T09:51:00.003-04:002012-10-22T09:51:57.698-04:00Thrasher Named Wellville's Man of the Year<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wellsville's Greg Thrasher addresses dinner<br />
guest while Linda Surace & Jim Saracco <br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Wellsville businessman Greg Thrasher was honored as the
Chamber’s Man of the Year at their annual Citizens of the Year Dinner.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The dinner was held at the WHS Alumni Center
this past Thursday evening.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thrasher is
the owner of Jim’s Wrecker Service and is the son of the late Phyllis & Jim
Thrasher.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He is also the husband of
Karen Thrasher. Last year's Man of the Year Jim Saracco announced the Chamber members selection.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Thrasher is a Wellsville native and Wellsville High School
alumni of the Class of 1968.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He is a
Navy veteran having served his country during the Viet Nam era.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Greg first began working for his father while
still in high school and, except for his time in the Navy, has been there ever
since.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He is a member of several
organizations in the Wellsville community and currently serves as the Fiscal
Officer & Secretary of American Legion Post 70.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Although named Man of the Year, Greg Thrasher would have
been eligible for the duel of honor for both the Community Service Award and
Man of the Year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lending a helping hand
to his Wellsville neighbors is in his DNA with him following in the footsteps
of both his mother & father.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When not on the road for business Greg is
often spotted around the village lifting boat docks in and out of the water,
loaning his tractor trailer for parade floats, donating his time for Historical
Society projects and countless other things.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Many of those things go unrecognized as he goes quietly along.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s a family tradition.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Congratulations Greg…<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> ole nib</span></o:p></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2236916007489430938.post-76922564626070436222012-10-22T08:56:00.001-04:002012-10-22T08:56:24.517-04:00Wellsville Educator Named Woman of the Year
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mrs. Lisa Ferguson<br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Wellsville educator Mrs. Lisa Ferguson was name the Woman of
the Year at last week’s Chamber Citizens of the Year Dinner.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s an honor well deserved.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The annual dinner was held at the WHS Alumni
Center this past Thursday.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Mrs. Pinky
Gill announced this year’s popular honoree.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Mrs. Ferguson is a Wellsville resident born and bred and is
the daughter of Marlene and the late Vincent Corbisello.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She has been the bride of Kevin Ferguson for
30 years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Although a Southern Local High
School alumni she bleeds Wellsville Tiger orange & black.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Following graduation from college Ferguson
began her teaching career as a Wellsville High School home economics teacher.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In 1994 she took over the reigns as Principal
of Wellsville’s Garfield Elementary and throughout her career has positively
touched the lives of countless young people.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Under her tutelage she has gone the extra mile to institute innovative advancements
in the field of Wellsville education, constantly striving to improve the
advancement opportunities for her students.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Her dedication to her students goes far beyond what is known in the
public eye by many.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In addition to her
duties as Garfield principal she also serves as Assistant Superintendent and
Director of Federal Grant Programs for the Wellsville School District.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Congratulations Lisa…<o:p></o:p></span></div>
ole nibUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2236916007489430938.post-16349079113970846542012-10-21T19:45:00.002-04:002012-10-21T19:45:22.964-04:00First Christian Earns 2012 Community Service Award<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pastor Mark Blakely</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Wellsville’s First Christian Church was awarded this year’s
Community Service Award by members of the Wellsville Area
Chamber-of-Commerce.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Members of the
First Christian family have always been one of the first to offer assistance
when needed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This year they set a new
bench mark earning them the honors of being good neighbors.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">In the past year they began a program for Middle School
students that could use some tutoring with their studies.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This past summer they started Mission
Wellsville helping area residents in need instead of traveling to far off
places.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Just this past week they started
a “Bread of Life Outreach Ministry” giving out free loaves of bread to anyone
stopping by.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Like the popular commercial
for an insurance company says, “like a good neighbor ‘First Christian’ is
there. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Accepting the award on behalf of the First Christian
parishioners was Pastor Mark Blakely.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
ole nibUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2236916007489430938.post-25180308170896362092012-10-21T19:13:00.002-04:002012-10-21T19:13:42.424-04:00CF Bank Named Business of the Year<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">CF V.P. Diana Allmon accepts award<br />
from Ed Bauer<br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">CF Bank V.P. Diana Allmon accepted the Business of the Year
award in spite of what the newspaper account says.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>CF Bank was founded in 1892 in Wellsville and
has been in business here ever since. At 120 years of age it is Wellsville’s
oldest financial institution.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Up until
recent years Wellsville was also the headquarters for the bank.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">It’s a full service bank with hometown friendliness.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>CF President Thad Perry offered some brief
remarks prior to the dinner.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Wellsville School District BOE V.P. Ed Bauer presented the
award to Mrs. Allmon.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
ole nibUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2236916007489430938.post-24928561366662951772012-10-21T18:41:00.001-04:002012-10-21T18:45:48.694-04:00Wellsville Chamber Honors Community Stars<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Former football great Judge Dwayne<br />
Woodruff</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pictured from the left is Chamber President <br />
Randy Allmon, FRC Executive Dir. Cindy<br />
Slavens, CC Commissioner John Payne, <br />
Judge Woodruff and Mrs. Joy Woodruff</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The Wellsville Area Chamber of Commerce held their annual
awards banquet honoring Wellsville’s “Community Stars” this past Thursday
evening.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Citizens of the Year Dinner
was held at the Wellsville Alumni Center and it was a packed house.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The dinner was prepared and catered by
members of the Wellsville High School Alumni Association.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Keynote speaker was the Honorable Judge Dwayne
Woodruff.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Woodruff is a graduate of the
University of Louisville and a 12 year NFL veteran after being drafted by the
Pittsburgh Steelers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He was a member of
the Steeler’s 1979 winning Super Bowl team.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>While he was a member on the Steeler’s roster he studied and obtained
his Juris Doctorate from Duquesne University School of Law.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">He was a founding member of the Woodruff, Flaherty & Fardo,
LLC law firm.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In 2005 he was elected to
the bench as Common Pleas Court judge of Allegheny County.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Woodruff remarked that his court deals only
with juvenile offenders.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He refers to
many of those youngsters as “his kids”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Woodruff and his wife Joy chair the “Do the Write Thing” program in
Pittsburgh.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s a program that
encourages students to make personal commitments to stop violence in their
homes, schools and neighborhoods.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">During his speech Judge Woodruff recalled his days as a
professional football player, sometimes with amusing antidotes. He offered some
good natured ribbing to fans of Pittsburgh’s Division rivals, especially those
of that team on Lake Erie that don brown & orange uniforms.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He talked of his experience as a juvenile
judge and shared some of his thoughts and observations.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>His talk was entertaining and, at times
thought provoking.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Two footballs autographed by Woodruff was auctioned by auctioneer
Bob Sell.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The first one included two
Steeler pre-season tickets for the game of the winning bidder’s choice for next
year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The tickets were donated by
Woodruff to stimulate the bidding.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Winners of this year’s Community Stars will follow in
separate articles.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Chamber President
Randy Allmon remarked that there was a record number of ballots returned in
this year’s balloting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All members of
the Wellsville Area Chamber are eligible to vote in the selection process. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The Buckeye Water District held their October Board of
Trustees meeting this past Thursday morning at Wellsville Village Hall.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Board President Mike Ryan presided.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">After the approval of minutes of previous meetings the Board
went into a 17 minute Executive Session for the litigation regarding the East
Liverpool breach-of-contract settlement with District Attorney Fred
Emmerling.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>No comments were made or
action was taken when they returned.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Board V.P. Bob Wines reported that everything was found to
be in order in a Finance Committee meeting held this past Wednesday and the
Treasurer’s Report was accepted as submitted.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">A resolution was passed changing the 2013 health insurance
coverage from Anthem to Health America Ohio Flex Choice Program.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Anthem policy was brokered through the East
Liverpool Cooper Insurance firm and the new Health America policy is handled through
the Burnham & Flower Ins. Co. located in Blacklick, OH.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Insurance Committee Chairman Jack Call noted the coverage is
basically the same but with some changes in the deductibles.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The change will mean a cost savings to the
Water District of nearly $30,000 per year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>A series of meetings were held with Buckeye employees and management
before it was decided to recommend the change to the full board.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">District Manager Al DeAngelis reported that discussions with
St. Clair Township trustees were very positive with having them apply for a
possible CDBG grant funding for the Duke Road waterline extension.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The extension on the Calcutta area road would
enable residents to tie into the Buckeye system.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A request by owners of a mobile home park
along Duke Road initiated action for the possible project.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>DeAngelis also reported that applications
have been completed and submitted for possible Ohio Public Works funding for
both the Duke Road extension and the Frederick Heights project which is also in
St. Clair Twp.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">A letter was read from a Wellsville customer praising
Buckeye employees for the quick and professional solving of a problem he was
experiencing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The problem was being
caused by the aged water lines the district inherited from the village.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also a request for installation of
individual meters to each mobile home in Sunrise Trailer Court along Crawford
Road will be referred to the Service Committee.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The meeting adjourned at 9:31 AM.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The next regular Board meeting is scheduled
for Thursday, November 15 at 9 AM at Wellsville Village Hall.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Three other meetings have already been
announced since last Thursday.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>On Tuesday,
October 23 the Computer Study Committee will meet at 10 AM at the Water
Treatment Plant located at 17547 State Route 45.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>On Wednesday, October 24 the Rate Committee
will meet at 10 AM in the Administration office at 1925 Clark Avenue.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The last meeting for the week scheduled so far
will be a Special Board of Trustees meeting on Thursday, October 25 at 10
AM.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That meeting will also be held at
the Water Treatment Plant covering the never ending negotiation of a litigation
settlement with East Liverpool and is expected to be in Executive Session.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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