February 26, 2010
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep Charlie Wilson signed onto a pair of bills drafted to stop the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from expanding the Clean Air Act and stifling job creation.
“Regulating greenhouse gas emissions through the Clean Air Act could kill jobs and hurt the economic recovery. That’s not what we need right now,” Wilson said. “I’ve always vowed to protect the coal industry and I will continue do so.”
In mid-March, the EPA plans to issue new standards for greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs). According to EPA’s interpretation of the Clean Air Act, the GHG standards will automatically trigger new requirements on all facilities that produce GHG emissions.
“The Clean Air Act, as I understand it, wasn’t created so that the EPA could regulate greenhouse gas emissions,” Wilson said. “And I believe their actions could significantly hurt our area. I can’t let that happen.”
Wilson believes that these new standards will mean overwhelmed permit offices, slowed down construction, and could even potentially shut down existing plants.
“I’ve just signed onto two different bills that, if enacted, would achieve the same result – to stop the EPA – but they go about doing that in different ways,” Wilson said. “I just want to cover all the bases and make sure the EPA doesn’t get ahead of Congress and create economic problems for areas like ours that are just starting to recover.”
The first approach, H.R. 4396, the Save our Energy Jobs Act, would amend the Clean Air Act to state that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Clean Air Act.
H.J. Res. 76 is a procedural approach. This joint resolution of disapproval would nullify the EPA’s finding in December 2009 that greenhouse gases are a threat to human health and therefore could be regulated under the Clean Air Act. Under the Congressional Review Act of 1996, Congress has 60 legislative days to review a major rule under expedited legislative procedures and consider a resolution to disapprove of the rulemaking.
Both bills have been sent to the House Energy and Commerce Committee for review.
Web Extra: Fur Ball Benefits Local Shelter
by Jessica Crossfield
February 25, 2010
Candy Nelson and Lisa Merrow, along with quite a few friends, are putting on their dancing shoes to help out some needy animals.
“We do the Fur Ball every year,” said Nelson, a seven-year Humane Society of the Ohio Valley volunteer. “It is a fun, fun event.”
The Fur Ball started about seven years ago when a group volunteers and friends decided to raise some extra money for the Humane Society of the Ohio Valley. The event has turned into a huge fundraiser, expecting from about 250-300 guests and raising about $10,000.
“It is the largest fundraiser for the year,” Nelson said. “Most of the shelter money is based all on donations,”
Lisa Merrow was also one of the originators of the event and said that part of the event taking place in February is a way to combat cabin fever and get people out and active during the cold weather.
“It was something to do in the winter to make money for the shelter,” Merrow said. “We always have a full house, and it is great seeing people out supporting such a great cause.”
The Humane Society completely subsists on donations and grants, and with the money raised from the Fur Ball, lots of animals are able to be saved and made adoptable.
“A lot of the money goes towards medical expenses,” Nelson said. “Medicine is a huge expense for the Humane Society, and if you are able to get treatment for the dogs then you can make them adoptable.”
Both Merrow and Nelson have pets that were either adopted from the shelter or were strays. Nelson herself has four pets that she adopted or prevented from going to the shelter; two cats and two dogs, one of them a kitten she got about six months ago.
“I just love them,” she said.
The Fur Ball will be held at the American Legion Post 159, in Williamstown, WV on February 27. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for the Silent Auction only and, the dance starts at 8:00 p.m. Other donations are always accepted, such as cash, cat litter, dry cat and dog food, toys, and anything else an animal may need.
February 25, 2010
Candy Nelson and Lisa Merrow, along with quite a few friends, are putting on their dancing shoes to help out some needy animals.
“We do the Fur Ball every year,” said Nelson, a seven-year Humane Society of the Ohio Valley volunteer. “It is a fun, fun event.”
The Fur Ball started about seven years ago when a group volunteers and friends decided to raise some extra money for the Humane Society of the Ohio Valley. The event has turned into a huge fundraiser, expecting from about 250-300 guests and raising about $10,000.
“It is the largest fundraiser for the year,” Nelson said. “Most of the shelter money is based all on donations,”
Lisa Merrow was also one of the originators of the event and said that part of the event taking place in February is a way to combat cabin fever and get people out and active during the cold weather.
“It was something to do in the winter to make money for the shelter,” Merrow said. “We always have a full house, and it is great seeing people out supporting such a great cause.”
The Humane Society completely subsists on donations and grants, and with the money raised from the Fur Ball, lots of animals are able to be saved and made adoptable.
“A lot of the money goes towards medical expenses,” Nelson said. “Medicine is a huge expense for the Humane Society, and if you are able to get treatment for the dogs then you can make them adoptable.”
Both Merrow and Nelson have pets that were either adopted from the shelter or were strays. Nelson herself has four pets that she adopted or prevented from going to the shelter; two cats and two dogs, one of them a kitten she got about six months ago.
“I just love them,” she said.
The Fur Ball will be held at the American Legion Post 159, in Williamstown, WV on February 27. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for the Silent Auction only and, the dance starts at 8:00 p.m. Other donations are always accepted, such as cash, cat litter, dry cat and dog food, toys, and anything else an animal may need.
Eramet Marietta and United Steelworkers Union Reach New 3-Year Labor Contract
February 26, 2010
Officials at manganese alloys manufacturer Eramet Marietta announce that the members of United Steelworkers Local 1-00639 voted tonight to ratify the proposed 3-year labor agreement reached earlier this week between company and union officials.
Through the efforts of both the plant’s and union’s negotiations teams – as well as all of the employees at Eramet Marietta – the company is now poised to continue to be competitive in the global marketplace, which is seeing a very slight rebound since the severe economic downturn in late 2008. The new contract, which goes into effect at 12:01 a.m. on Sunday, February 28, 2010, runs through February 27, 2013.
Officials at manganese alloys manufacturer Eramet Marietta announce that the members of United Steelworkers Local 1-00639 voted tonight to ratify the proposed 3-year labor agreement reached earlier this week between company and union officials.
Through the efforts of both the plant’s and union’s negotiations teams – as well as all of the employees at Eramet Marietta – the company is now poised to continue to be competitive in the global marketplace, which is seeing a very slight rebound since the severe economic downturn in late 2008. The new contract, which goes into effect at 12:01 a.m. on Sunday, February 28, 2010, runs through February 27, 2013.
Washington County Sheriff's Office News Releases for Friday 26 Feb 10
February 26, 2010
On 24 Feb 10 Scott Shankland, age 40, 10 Browns Road Apt. 9B, Marietta, reported he spent the evening at his girlfriend’s home and when he returned to his residence the front door was ajar. Inside his home, Mr. Shankland discovered a number of items had been broken and words were scrawled on several walls. Mr. Shankland does not believe any property was taken. This case remains under investigation (809).
On 24 Feb 10 an employee of All American Car Wash, 834 Pike Street, Marietta, reported after viewing surveillance footage he determined the driver of a four door Toyota damaged the wash bay door at the car wash on 23 Feb. The resulting damage left the car wash inoperable and is estimated to cost $2,000 to repair. This incident remains under investigation (1104).
On 24 Feb 10 Sgt. Thorpe issued a citation to Judy D. Clegg, age 37, 4746 Federal Road, Coolville, for driving left of center. Sgt. Thorpe stopped Ms. Clegg on State Route 555 near Hill Road in Wesley Township.
On 25 Feb 10 Deputy Sheriff Holbert requested a summons for a seventeen year old Sandhill Road, Marietta, resident to appear in Juvenile Court for being unruly. The teenager’s mother reported her daughter failed to return home from school the previous afternoon and last ran away from home in the spring of 2009. The juvenile’s mother also said her daughter refuses to abide by house rules and she fears her daughter will eventually run away for good.
The following suspects were processed into the Washington County Jail between Thursday 25 Feb 10 and Friday 26 Feb 10:
Chelsi Lashai McCarty, age 20, 1842 Cameron Avenue, Parkersburg, for receiving stolen property and for two counts of theft, all misdemeanors. McCarty was arrested at K-Mart by Patrolman Hively of the Marietta City Police Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on 25 Feb 10 at 2:50 pm.
Vanessa Nadine Swigart, age 19, 1201 9th Street, Vienna, for receiving stolen property and for two counts of theft, all misdemeanors. Swigart was arrested at K-Mart was by Patrolman Hively of the Marietta City Police Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on 25 Feb 10 at 3:12 pm.
Daniel Dixon Brown, age 24, 46968 Whitney Road, Wellington, OH, for two felony counts of possession of drugs. Brown was arrested in Marietta by Patrolman Gragan of the Marietta City Police Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on 25 Feb 10 at 4:30 pm.
Patrick Daniel Lane, age 23, 563 Oak Hill Road, Cutler, for disorderly conduct, a misdemeanor. Lane was arrested on Butler Street by Patrolman McClelland of the Marietta City Police Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on 26 Feb 10 at 2:44 am.
There are currently eighty-four men and fifteen women being housed in the Washington County Jail.
On 24 Feb 10 Scott Shankland, age 40, 10 Browns Road Apt. 9B, Marietta, reported he spent the evening at his girlfriend’s home and when he returned to his residence the front door was ajar. Inside his home, Mr. Shankland discovered a number of items had been broken and words were scrawled on several walls. Mr. Shankland does not believe any property was taken. This case remains under investigation (809).
On 24 Feb 10 an employee of All American Car Wash, 834 Pike Street, Marietta, reported after viewing surveillance footage he determined the driver of a four door Toyota damaged the wash bay door at the car wash on 23 Feb. The resulting damage left the car wash inoperable and is estimated to cost $2,000 to repair. This incident remains under investigation (1104).
On 24 Feb 10 Sgt. Thorpe issued a citation to Judy D. Clegg, age 37, 4746 Federal Road, Coolville, for driving left of center. Sgt. Thorpe stopped Ms. Clegg on State Route 555 near Hill Road in Wesley Township.
On 25 Feb 10 Deputy Sheriff Holbert requested a summons for a seventeen year old Sandhill Road, Marietta, resident to appear in Juvenile Court for being unruly. The teenager’s mother reported her daughter failed to return home from school the previous afternoon and last ran away from home in the spring of 2009. The juvenile’s mother also said her daughter refuses to abide by house rules and she fears her daughter will eventually run away for good.
The following suspects were processed into the Washington County Jail between Thursday 25 Feb 10 and Friday 26 Feb 10:
Chelsi Lashai McCarty, age 20, 1842 Cameron Avenue, Parkersburg, for receiving stolen property and for two counts of theft, all misdemeanors. McCarty was arrested at K-Mart by Patrolman Hively of the Marietta City Police Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on 25 Feb 10 at 2:50 pm.
Vanessa Nadine Swigart, age 19, 1201 9th Street, Vienna, for receiving stolen property and for two counts of theft, all misdemeanors. Swigart was arrested at K-Mart was by Patrolman Hively of the Marietta City Police Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on 25 Feb 10 at 3:12 pm.
Daniel Dixon Brown, age 24, 46968 Whitney Road, Wellington, OH, for two felony counts of possession of drugs. Brown was arrested in Marietta by Patrolman Gragan of the Marietta City Police Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on 25 Feb 10 at 4:30 pm.
Patrick Daniel Lane, age 23, 563 Oak Hill Road, Cutler, for disorderly conduct, a misdemeanor. Lane was arrested on Butler Street by Patrolman McClelland of the Marietta City Police Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on 26 Feb 10 at 2:44 am.
There are currently eighty-four men and fifteen women being housed in the Washington County Jail.
Reno Shamrocks Need Your Help! Buy a Candy Bar, Help Send Kids to Camp!
by Sam Ludtman
February 25, 2010
Reno Shamrocks Need Your Help! Buy A Candy Bar, Help Send Kids to Camp!
www.4hcandybars.webs.com www.rs4hclub.webs.com
We need your support! The Reno Shamrocks 4-H Club would like to invite you to buy a Candy Bar from now until March 12th, 2010 at Vogue Swift Cleaners in downtown Marietta, Ohio. Although the sales started earlier in February, we are just now reaching out for your help. The RS4H Club, through the Washington County 4-H Youth Program, is selling 4-H Candy Bars along with all other 4-H Clubs in our community. However, the RS4H Club has set up a website (4hcandybars.webs.com), and has asked Vogue Swift to participate in selling, and act as a storefront for the sale of the candy bars. The bars which come in a variety of flavors including Original Chocolate, Peanut Butter and Chocolate, Crisp Rice and Chocolate and others need to be sold quickly. Every year, the local 4-H gives the chance to clubs in Washington County to sell these good, rich morsels to the public. Most years we sell pretty well, but we need to sell more! The money raised by buying the sweet treat goes toward helping the clubs members get the chance to go to 4-H Camp in the summer. It’s a great experience and by helping the RS4H Club, you can rest assured that the money is going toward a good cause. An added perk to buying a chocolate bar is that the wrapper is also a coupon for something free at McDonalds (You have to buy one to find out!). It is a new gimmick that the candy bar manufacturer helped with the sale of the bars for 4-H. We hope you will consider stopping by the Vogue Swift Cleaners and picking up a 4-H Candy Bar today, and tell your friends about it too! Thanks for helping the Reno Shamrocks 4-H Club out! If you want more information on the sale of Candy Bars from the RS4H Club, please visit www.4hcandybars.webs.com soon! You might also consider bulk. (Details at the website)
February 25, 2010
Reno Shamrocks Need Your Help! Buy A Candy Bar, Help Send Kids to Camp!
www.4hcandybars.webs.com www.rs4hclub.webs.com
We need your support! The Reno Shamrocks 4-H Club would like to invite you to buy a Candy Bar from now until March 12th, 2010 at Vogue Swift Cleaners in downtown Marietta, Ohio. Although the sales started earlier in February, we are just now reaching out for your help. The RS4H Club, through the Washington County 4-H Youth Program, is selling 4-H Candy Bars along with all other 4-H Clubs in our community. However, the RS4H Club has set up a website (4hcandybars.webs.com), and has asked Vogue Swift to participate in selling, and act as a storefront for the sale of the candy bars. The bars which come in a variety of flavors including Original Chocolate, Peanut Butter and Chocolate, Crisp Rice and Chocolate and others need to be sold quickly. Every year, the local 4-H gives the chance to clubs in Washington County to sell these good, rich morsels to the public. Most years we sell pretty well, but we need to sell more! The money raised by buying the sweet treat goes toward helping the clubs members get the chance to go to 4-H Camp in the summer. It’s a great experience and by helping the RS4H Club, you can rest assured that the money is going toward a good cause. An added perk to buying a chocolate bar is that the wrapper is also a coupon for something free at McDonalds (You have to buy one to find out!). It is a new gimmick that the candy bar manufacturer helped with the sale of the bars for 4-H. We hope you will consider stopping by the Vogue Swift Cleaners and picking up a 4-H Candy Bar today, and tell your friends about it too! Thanks for helping the Reno Shamrocks 4-H Club out! If you want more information on the sale of Candy Bars from the RS4H Club, please visit www.4hcandybars.webs.com soon! You might also consider bulk. (Details at the website)
Washington County Sheriff's Office News Releases for Thursday 25 Feb 10
February 25, 2010
On 24 Feb 10 Lt. Stackpole issued a citation to Archie R. Dille Jr., age 50, 8887 State Route 555, Chesterhill, for failing to reinstate his operator’s license. Lt. Stackpole stopped Mr. Dille on State Route 555 near Patten Mills Road in Wesley Township.
On 24 Feb 10 William E. Danver, age 61, 99 Old Beavertown Road, New Matamoras, reported he was in his 1990 Buick Riviera traveling southbound on State Route 7 en route to his home when he heard a spark and saw smoke billowing from the vehicle’s steering column. Mr. Danver continued to his driveway, parked his vehicle and retrieved a fire extinguisher from his home. By the time Mr. Danver returned to his vehicle it was fully engulfed in flames. The Grandview Volunteer Fire Department responded to the scene and extinguished the blaze (594).
On 25 Feb 10 the Sheriff’s Office received these warrants:
Zachariah W. Ladeaux, age 23, 111 Victory Place, Marietta, for failure to appear at a court ordered hearing on unpaid fines in the sum of $564.20.
Bryan G. Beaver, age 31, 635 Hadley Hollow Road, Marietta, for violating the terms of his probation by failing to show proof of making $410.74 in restitution to Food 4 Less.
Michael C. Ayers, age 49, 775 Turkey Hollow Road, Cutler, for violating the terms of his probation by failing to remain in contact with the probation department.
Forrest R. Boone, age 38, 1835 Mount Tom Road, Marietta, for violating the terms of his probation by failing to remain in contact with the probation department.
Travis S. Dawkins, age 25, 1630 Seventh Avenue, Charleston, WV, for assault committed on 14 Feb 10.
Jamaal A. Stokes, age 19, 1215 30th Street, Parkersburg, for trespassing onto the property of the Locker Room on 21 Jan 10.
Brandy N. Wright, age 19, 2509 Valley Road Apt. 3, Parkersburg, for violating the terms of her probation by failing to appear for an appointment on 2 Nov 09.
The following suspects were processed into the Washington County Jail between Wednesday 24 Feb 10 and Thursday 25 Feb 10:
Donald Eugene Bartimus, age 29, 2346 Sealy Ridge Road, Vincent, for violating the terms of his probation, a misdemeanor. Bartimus was arrested at the office of Probation Officer Brockmeier and processed into the Washington County Jail on 24 Feb 10 at 10:30 am.
Goldie Lynn Brookover, age 49, 186 Main Street Lot 4, Lowell, for violating the terms of her probation, a misdemeanor. Brookover was arrested at the office of Probation Officer Brockmeier and processed into the Washington County Jail on 24 Feb 10 at 1:55 pm.
Chad William Richard Warner, age 24, 260 Greenbrier Circle, Marietta, for trafficking in drugs, a felony. Warner was arrested in Marietta by Detective Travaglio of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and processed into the Washington County Jail on 24 Feb 10 at 3:45 pm.
Christopher Ryan Ledger, age 19, Belpre Pike Road, Coolville, for burglary, a felony. Ledger was arrested near the intersection of State Route 555 and Turkey Hollow Road by Lt. Stackpole of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and processed into the Washington County Jail on 24 Feb 10 at 9:05 pm.
William Ray Adams, age 34, 9550 State Route 550, Vincent, for driving under an FRA suspended license, for operating a vehicle with fictitious plates and for violating the terms of his probation, all misdemeanors. Adams was arrested at his residence by Sgt. Norman of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and processed into the Washington County Jail on 24 Feb 10 at 9:30 pm.
Deryl Edward Wilson Jr., age 40, 936 Fifth Street, Marietta, for disorderly conduct, a misdemeanor. Wilson was arrested on Greene Street by Patrolman Nohe of the Marietta City Police Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on 25 Feb 10 at 1:30 am.
Anthony Dean Ferguson, age 47, 1002 Washington Boulevard Apt. 2, Belpre, for nonsupport of dependents, a felony. Ferguson was arrested on Main Street by Patrolman Kirby of the Belpre City Police Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on 25 Feb 10 at 4:30 am.
There are currently ninety men and fourteen women being housed in the Washington County Jail.
On 24 Feb 10 Lt. Stackpole issued a citation to Archie R. Dille Jr., age 50, 8887 State Route 555, Chesterhill, for failing to reinstate his operator’s license. Lt. Stackpole stopped Mr. Dille on State Route 555 near Patten Mills Road in Wesley Township.
On 24 Feb 10 William E. Danver, age 61, 99 Old Beavertown Road, New Matamoras, reported he was in his 1990 Buick Riviera traveling southbound on State Route 7 en route to his home when he heard a spark and saw smoke billowing from the vehicle’s steering column. Mr. Danver continued to his driveway, parked his vehicle and retrieved a fire extinguisher from his home. By the time Mr. Danver returned to his vehicle it was fully engulfed in flames. The Grandview Volunteer Fire Department responded to the scene and extinguished the blaze (594).
On 25 Feb 10 the Sheriff’s Office received these warrants:
Zachariah W. Ladeaux, age 23, 111 Victory Place, Marietta, for failure to appear at a court ordered hearing on unpaid fines in the sum of $564.20.
Bryan G. Beaver, age 31, 635 Hadley Hollow Road, Marietta, for violating the terms of his probation by failing to show proof of making $410.74 in restitution to Food 4 Less.
Michael C. Ayers, age 49, 775 Turkey Hollow Road, Cutler, for violating the terms of his probation by failing to remain in contact with the probation department.
Forrest R. Boone, age 38, 1835 Mount Tom Road, Marietta, for violating the terms of his probation by failing to remain in contact with the probation department.
Travis S. Dawkins, age 25, 1630 Seventh Avenue, Charleston, WV, for assault committed on 14 Feb 10.
Jamaal A. Stokes, age 19, 1215 30th Street, Parkersburg, for trespassing onto the property of the Locker Room on 21 Jan 10.
Brandy N. Wright, age 19, 2509 Valley Road Apt. 3, Parkersburg, for violating the terms of her probation by failing to appear for an appointment on 2 Nov 09.
The following suspects were processed into the Washington County Jail between Wednesday 24 Feb 10 and Thursday 25 Feb 10:
Donald Eugene Bartimus, age 29, 2346 Sealy Ridge Road, Vincent, for violating the terms of his probation, a misdemeanor. Bartimus was arrested at the office of Probation Officer Brockmeier and processed into the Washington County Jail on 24 Feb 10 at 10:30 am.
Goldie Lynn Brookover, age 49, 186 Main Street Lot 4, Lowell, for violating the terms of her probation, a misdemeanor. Brookover was arrested at the office of Probation Officer Brockmeier and processed into the Washington County Jail on 24 Feb 10 at 1:55 pm.
Chad William Richard Warner, age 24, 260 Greenbrier Circle, Marietta, for trafficking in drugs, a felony. Warner was arrested in Marietta by Detective Travaglio of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and processed into the Washington County Jail on 24 Feb 10 at 3:45 pm.
Christopher Ryan Ledger, age 19, Belpre Pike Road, Coolville, for burglary, a felony. Ledger was arrested near the intersection of State Route 555 and Turkey Hollow Road by Lt. Stackpole of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and processed into the Washington County Jail on 24 Feb 10 at 9:05 pm.
William Ray Adams, age 34, 9550 State Route 550, Vincent, for driving under an FRA suspended license, for operating a vehicle with fictitious plates and for violating the terms of his probation, all misdemeanors. Adams was arrested at his residence by Sgt. Norman of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and processed into the Washington County Jail on 24 Feb 10 at 9:30 pm.
Deryl Edward Wilson Jr., age 40, 936 Fifth Street, Marietta, for disorderly conduct, a misdemeanor. Wilson was arrested on Greene Street by Patrolman Nohe of the Marietta City Police Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on 25 Feb 10 at 1:30 am.
Anthony Dean Ferguson, age 47, 1002 Washington Boulevard Apt. 2, Belpre, for nonsupport of dependents, a felony. Ferguson was arrested on Main Street by Patrolman Kirby of the Belpre City Police Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on 25 Feb 10 at 4:30 am.
There are currently ninety men and fourteen women being housed in the Washington County Jail.
Washington County Sheriff's Office News Releases for Wednesday 24 Feb 10
February 24, 2010
On 23 Feb 10 Sam L. Becker, age 56, 1510 Mount Tom Road, Marietta, reported he was away from his residence for two hours beginning at 9:20 am and sometime during that period an unknown suspect(s) entered his home. Mr. Becker said the suspect(s) ignored numerous items of value in the home and only stole a small safe containing miscellaneous papers and receipts. This case remains under investigation (1184).
On 23 Feb 10 Angela Miller, age 39, 4746 Federal Road, Coolville, reported her daughter Jaemason E. Clegg, age 18, went on a tirade following a dispute over a mobile phone and struck her in the face. As Ms. Clegg’s outburst continued, she retrieved a kitchen knife, charged toward her aunt and mother and threatened to cut her mother’s throat. Her attack briefly thwarted, Ms. Clegg repeatedly stabbed walls and countertops until the knife finally broke. When Ms. Clegg’s aunt and brother attempted to restrain her again, Ms. Clegg fiercely resisted and punched each of them several times. The family eventually forced Ms. Clegg outside and awaited assistance inside the home. Based on the statements of the victims and evidence at the scene, Deputy Sheriff Anderson arrested Ms. Clegg for three counts of domestic violence and transported her to the Washington County Jail.
On 23 Feb 10 Stephanie R. Starkey, age 42, 99 Bae Circle, Marietta, reported she parked her vehicle at her employer’s lot on Starlite Drive at 2:15 pm and when she returned to her vehicle at 5:05 pm she discovered a window was shattered and her purse was missing from behind the driver’s seat. This case remains under investigation (790).
On 23 Feb 10 Renee J. Shankland, age 44, 205 Walnut Drive, Marietta, reported sometime between 4:30 pm and 7:00 pm an unknown suspect(s) entered her home and stole a number of items. Items stolen from the residence include an ipod touch, Pandora and Troll bracelet charms, beaded bracelets, earrings and other items related to her home bead bracelet business. This case remains under investigation (608).
The following suspects were processed into the Washington County Jail between Tuesday 23 Feb 10 and Wednesday 24 Feb 10:
Jaemason Elizabeth Clegg, age 18, 4746 Federal Road, Little Hocking, for three misdemeanor counts of domestic violence. Clegg was arrested at her residence by Sgt. Underwood of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and processed into the Washington County Jail on 23 Feb 10 at 12:01 pm.
Jacob John Blazosky, age 28, 820 Ferncliff Drive, Marietta, for breach of recognizance and for two counts of contempt for failing to pay fines, all misdemeanors. Blazosky was picked up at the Fairfield County Jail by Deputy Sheriff Underwood and processed into the Washington County Jail on 23 Feb 10 at 4:42 pm.
Jami Mari Hamilton, age 28, 608 Fern Street, Parkersburg, for a felony charge of assaulting a peace officer and for misdemeanor charges of resisting arrest and disorderly conduct by intoxication. Hamilton was arrested on Second Street by Patrolman Hickey of the Marietta City Police Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on 24 Feb 10 at 12:40 am.
William C. Barber II, age 39, 1011 31st Street, Parkersburg, for OVI, for driving under a suspended license and for failure to obey a traffic control device, all misdemeanors. Barber was arrested near milepost eight on State Route 7 by the Ohio State Highway Patrol and processed into the Washington County Jail on 24 Feb 10 at 3:45 am.
Dallas Willey Farnsworth, age 36, Marietta, for receiving stolen property, a felony. Farnsworth turned himself in at the courthouse to Deputy Sheriff O’Brien and was processed into the Washington County Jail on 24 Feb 10 at 8:50 am.
There are currently eighty-three men and fifteen women being housed in the Washington County Jail.
On 23 Feb 10 Sam L. Becker, age 56, 1510 Mount Tom Road, Marietta, reported he was away from his residence for two hours beginning at 9:20 am and sometime during that period an unknown suspect(s) entered his home. Mr. Becker said the suspect(s) ignored numerous items of value in the home and only stole a small safe containing miscellaneous papers and receipts. This case remains under investigation (1184).
On 23 Feb 10 Angela Miller, age 39, 4746 Federal Road, Coolville, reported her daughter Jaemason E. Clegg, age 18, went on a tirade following a dispute over a mobile phone and struck her in the face. As Ms. Clegg’s outburst continued, she retrieved a kitchen knife, charged toward her aunt and mother and threatened to cut her mother’s throat. Her attack briefly thwarted, Ms. Clegg repeatedly stabbed walls and countertops until the knife finally broke. When Ms. Clegg’s aunt and brother attempted to restrain her again, Ms. Clegg fiercely resisted and punched each of them several times. The family eventually forced Ms. Clegg outside and awaited assistance inside the home. Based on the statements of the victims and evidence at the scene, Deputy Sheriff Anderson arrested Ms. Clegg for three counts of domestic violence and transported her to the Washington County Jail.
On 23 Feb 10 Stephanie R. Starkey, age 42, 99 Bae Circle, Marietta, reported she parked her vehicle at her employer’s lot on Starlite Drive at 2:15 pm and when she returned to her vehicle at 5:05 pm she discovered a window was shattered and her purse was missing from behind the driver’s seat. This case remains under investigation (790).
On 23 Feb 10 Renee J. Shankland, age 44, 205 Walnut Drive, Marietta, reported sometime between 4:30 pm and 7:00 pm an unknown suspect(s) entered her home and stole a number of items. Items stolen from the residence include an ipod touch, Pandora and Troll bracelet charms, beaded bracelets, earrings and other items related to her home bead bracelet business. This case remains under investigation (608).
The following suspects were processed into the Washington County Jail between Tuesday 23 Feb 10 and Wednesday 24 Feb 10:
Jaemason Elizabeth Clegg, age 18, 4746 Federal Road, Little Hocking, for three misdemeanor counts of domestic violence. Clegg was arrested at her residence by Sgt. Underwood of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and processed into the Washington County Jail on 23 Feb 10 at 12:01 pm.
Jacob John Blazosky, age 28, 820 Ferncliff Drive, Marietta, for breach of recognizance and for two counts of contempt for failing to pay fines, all misdemeanors. Blazosky was picked up at the Fairfield County Jail by Deputy Sheriff Underwood and processed into the Washington County Jail on 23 Feb 10 at 4:42 pm.
Jami Mari Hamilton, age 28, 608 Fern Street, Parkersburg, for a felony charge of assaulting a peace officer and for misdemeanor charges of resisting arrest and disorderly conduct by intoxication. Hamilton was arrested on Second Street by Patrolman Hickey of the Marietta City Police Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on 24 Feb 10 at 12:40 am.
William C. Barber II, age 39, 1011 31st Street, Parkersburg, for OVI, for driving under a suspended license and for failure to obey a traffic control device, all misdemeanors. Barber was arrested near milepost eight on State Route 7 by the Ohio State Highway Patrol and processed into the Washington County Jail on 24 Feb 10 at 3:45 am.
Dallas Willey Farnsworth, age 36, Marietta, for receiving stolen property, a felony. Farnsworth turned himself in at the courthouse to Deputy Sheriff O’Brien and was processed into the Washington County Jail on 24 Feb 10 at 8:50 am.
There are currently eighty-three men and fifteen women being housed in the Washington County Jail.
Web Extra: Questions about the Becky Thatcher Linger
by Callie Lyons
February 23, 2010
Days after the Becky Thatcher Showboat began sinking into the Ohio River near Pittsburgh, a Florida real estate investor is still listing the vessel as “available for purchase” on his website at barryestern.com.
The website features a slideshow of the Becky during some of her last days on the Muskingum River in Marietta - just after an extensive renovation by current owner Jeffrey Levin of Nashville.
The boat, which was purchased in anticipation of Marietta’s bicentennial celebration, departed the Pioneer City last October and was towed to Neville Island for docking.
There, witnesses say, last weekend the boat began to sink and collapse under the weight of the snow. The real estate listing by Barry Stern, which had been updated since the Becky’s relocation, says, “A Marine Insurance policy on the Becky Thatcher is provided by Essex Insurance of Virginia, and consists of both liability and physical damage coverage.”
Levin could not be reached and Stern did not answer or return calls placed to his phone seeking additional information.
Johanna Owen King of Marietta was in Pittsburgh visiting a friend over the weekend when she received a text message about the Becky Thatcher.
“The plan was just to find it and take a couple of pictures and put them on Facebook for friends,” Owen King said.
But, soon those photos became news and a primary source of information about the status of the boat. She said taking the photos was no easy task. The Becky Thatcher was in an “ugly, dark, devastated area” and it was difficult to locate.
But, Owen King was persistent and she found the boat sinking in a heavily industrial area behind the Frontier Steel Company.
“If you saw where it was, that was the sad part. It was not in a place where anyone on the island particularly knew where it was,” she said. “You couldn’t find it unless you really searched.”
The boat had been for sale for some time, but Owen King says it wasn’t in a location conducive to shoppers.
“It wasn’t over there to be marketed,” she said. “Why was it where it was?”
Yet another question has been haunting many Mariettans who have seen Johanna’s pictures. Where is the Becky Thatcher’s distinctive paddlewheel, which seems to be missing from the photos of the sinking vessel?
“I don’t think it was there,” she said.
Washington County Sheriff's Office News Releases for Tuesday 23 Feb 10
February 23, 2010
On 21 Feb 10 a clerk at Par Mar #14, 66 Arrowhead Road, Little Hocking, reported at 3:40 am an individual, later identified as Ashton Packard, age 19, 145 Oak Drive, Little Hocking, offered him $50 under the table to sell him beer after he told Mr. Packard he could not sell it because it was after hours. As he removed a case of beer from the counter, another individual, later identified as Jakeb Bailey, age 19, 4746 Federal Road, Coolville, grabbed a different case of beer off the counter and fled along with Mr. Packard. Searching the area for the license plate obtained by the clerk, Deputy Sheriff Lockhart located the Mr. Packard and his vehicle at his residence along with a number of other vehicles. As Deputy Lockhart knocked on the front door, it swung open and he observed several individuals who appeared to be under twenty-one years old dancing and consuming alcohol. A few of the suspects fled but Mr. Packard remained inside the home, as did Tyler Cox, age 18, 75 Teri Lane, Little Hocking, and another individual. Asked about their odor of alcohol, Mr. Packard and Mr. Cox both admitted consuming alcohol that evening. Mr. Packard further admitted driving Mr. Bailey to Par Mar and also that he drove away from the store after the beer was stolen. Shawn Smith, age 20, 1574 Suzanne Circle, Belpre, entered the residence shortly thereafter, stating he fled earlier but returned to the home after he got cold. Identified subsequently and admittedly consuming alcohol during the party were Coree Johnson, age 18, 4758 Federal Road, Coolville; Marli D. Williams, age 18, 1603 Washington Avenue, Parkersburg; a seventeen year old male Little Hocking resident and a sixteen year old female Belpre resident. Deputy Lockhart requested summons for Mr. Packard, Mr. Cox, Mr. Smith, Ms. Williams, Mr. Johnson and Mr. Bailey for underage consumption of alcohol. Mr. Bailey faces an additional charge of theft for admitting he stole the case of beer from Par Mar. The juveniles were summonsed by Deputy Lockhart to appear in Juvenile Court on charges of delinquency by underage consumption of alcohol.
On 22 Feb 10 Deputy Sheriff Carr responded to the scene of death of a seventy-five year old Marietta resident. The man’s death appears to be due to natural causes; no foul play is suspected.
On 22 Feb 10 Ronald E. Selsor Jr., age 49, 2020 Bear Run Road, Reno, reported he allowed one of his in laws to utilize his bank information to pay bills while he and his wife were incarcerated for a period last year. Mr. Selsor stated the in law continued to withdraw money from his bank account after he and his wife were released and estimates his in law stole over $2,000. This case remains under investigation (1184).
On 22 Feb 10 Deputy Sheriff Anderson requested a summons for a thirteen year old Little Hocking resident to appear in Juvenile Court for being unruly. Involved in a verbal disagreement with his father, the juvenile shouted obscenities, was disrespectful and punched a hole in his bedroom wall.
On 22 Feb 10 Lorraine Q. Hesson, age 36, 3957 Barnett Ridge Road, Fleming, reported being threatened by her husband Kevin, age 42. Arguing over marital issues, Mrs. Hesson said her husband pushed against her with his chest and repeatedly yelled at her from within an inch of her face. Mrs. Hesson stated she retreated to a locked bedroom and phoned for help at which point Mr. Hesson forced his way through the door. Mrs. Hesson said her husband punched a hole in the drywall next to her head and commented that that could be her face. Interviewed by Deputy Sheriff Rhodes, Mr. Hesson admitted he knew what he did was wrong and answered that he believed his actions placed his wife in fear for her safety. As a result, Deputy Rhodes arrested Mr. Hesson for domestic violence and transported him to the Washington County Jail.
The following suspects were processed into the Washington County Jail between Monday 22 Feb 10 and Tuesday 23 Feb 10:
Anthony Roger Fulton, age 19, 214 Wooster Street, Marietta, for underage consumption of alcohol, a misdemeanor. Fulton was arrested at Dodge Park by Patrolman Sams of the Beverly Police Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on 22 Feb 10 at 11:41 am.
Warren Andrew Garner, age 55, 494 Beach Drive, Belpre, for conspiracy to commit murder, a felony. Garner was arrested near Rinks by Detective Johnson of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and processed into the Washington County Jail on 22 Feb 10 at 7:18 pm.
Jenni Rebecca Gibson, age 38, 11 Keith Street, Parkersburg, for failure to appear, a felony. Gibson was arrested on Walnut Street by Patrolman Stump of the Belpre City Police Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on 22 Feb 10 at 9:08 pm.
Mitchell Jay Goodnite, age 51, 4450 South Lane, Beverly, for OVI and for disorderly conduct by intoxication, both misdemeanors. Goodnite was arrested in Beverly by Patrolman Oliver of the Beverly Police Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on 22 Feb 10 at 9:15 pm.
Kevin Neil Hesson, age 42, 3957 Barnett Ridge Road, Fleming, for domestic violence, a misdemeanor. Hesson was arrested at his residence by Deputy Sheriff Rhodes and processed into the Washington County Jail on 22 Feb 10 at 9:55 pm.
Raymond Lee Scarbrough, age 53, 306 Putnam Avenue, Marietta, for disorderly conduct, a misdemeanor. Scarbrough was arrested at 623 Virginia Street by Patrolman McCracken of the Marietta City Police Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on 23 Feb 10 at 12:05 am.
Robert Alan Richards, age 35, 713 Montgomery Street, Marietta, for OVI and for failure to yield at a flashing signal, both misdemeanors. Richards was arrested on Third Street by Patrolman Thomas of the Marietta City Police Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on 23 Feb 10 at 2:56 am.
There are currently eighty-two men and fourteen women being housed in the Washington County Jail.
On 21 Feb 10 a clerk at Par Mar #14, 66 Arrowhead Road, Little Hocking, reported at 3:40 am an individual, later identified as Ashton Packard, age 19, 145 Oak Drive, Little Hocking, offered him $50 under the table to sell him beer after he told Mr. Packard he could not sell it because it was after hours. As he removed a case of beer from the counter, another individual, later identified as Jakeb Bailey, age 19, 4746 Federal Road, Coolville, grabbed a different case of beer off the counter and fled along with Mr. Packard. Searching the area for the license plate obtained by the clerk, Deputy Sheriff Lockhart located the Mr. Packard and his vehicle at his residence along with a number of other vehicles. As Deputy Lockhart knocked on the front door, it swung open and he observed several individuals who appeared to be under twenty-one years old dancing and consuming alcohol. A few of the suspects fled but Mr. Packard remained inside the home, as did Tyler Cox, age 18, 75 Teri Lane, Little Hocking, and another individual. Asked about their odor of alcohol, Mr. Packard and Mr. Cox both admitted consuming alcohol that evening. Mr. Packard further admitted driving Mr. Bailey to Par Mar and also that he drove away from the store after the beer was stolen. Shawn Smith, age 20, 1574 Suzanne Circle, Belpre, entered the residence shortly thereafter, stating he fled earlier but returned to the home after he got cold. Identified subsequently and admittedly consuming alcohol during the party were Coree Johnson, age 18, 4758 Federal Road, Coolville; Marli D. Williams, age 18, 1603 Washington Avenue, Parkersburg; a seventeen year old male Little Hocking resident and a sixteen year old female Belpre resident. Deputy Lockhart requested summons for Mr. Packard, Mr. Cox, Mr. Smith, Ms. Williams, Mr. Johnson and Mr. Bailey for underage consumption of alcohol. Mr. Bailey faces an additional charge of theft for admitting he stole the case of beer from Par Mar. The juveniles were summonsed by Deputy Lockhart to appear in Juvenile Court on charges of delinquency by underage consumption of alcohol.
On 22 Feb 10 Deputy Sheriff Carr responded to the scene of death of a seventy-five year old Marietta resident. The man’s death appears to be due to natural causes; no foul play is suspected.
On 22 Feb 10 Ronald E. Selsor Jr., age 49, 2020 Bear Run Road, Reno, reported he allowed one of his in laws to utilize his bank information to pay bills while he and his wife were incarcerated for a period last year. Mr. Selsor stated the in law continued to withdraw money from his bank account after he and his wife were released and estimates his in law stole over $2,000. This case remains under investigation (1184).
On 22 Feb 10 Deputy Sheriff Anderson requested a summons for a thirteen year old Little Hocking resident to appear in Juvenile Court for being unruly. Involved in a verbal disagreement with his father, the juvenile shouted obscenities, was disrespectful and punched a hole in his bedroom wall.
On 22 Feb 10 Lorraine Q. Hesson, age 36, 3957 Barnett Ridge Road, Fleming, reported being threatened by her husband Kevin, age 42. Arguing over marital issues, Mrs. Hesson said her husband pushed against her with his chest and repeatedly yelled at her from within an inch of her face. Mrs. Hesson stated she retreated to a locked bedroom and phoned for help at which point Mr. Hesson forced his way through the door. Mrs. Hesson said her husband punched a hole in the drywall next to her head and commented that that could be her face. Interviewed by Deputy Sheriff Rhodes, Mr. Hesson admitted he knew what he did was wrong and answered that he believed his actions placed his wife in fear for her safety. As a result, Deputy Rhodes arrested Mr. Hesson for domestic violence and transported him to the Washington County Jail.
The following suspects were processed into the Washington County Jail between Monday 22 Feb 10 and Tuesday 23 Feb 10:
Anthony Roger Fulton, age 19, 214 Wooster Street, Marietta, for underage consumption of alcohol, a misdemeanor. Fulton was arrested at Dodge Park by Patrolman Sams of the Beverly Police Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on 22 Feb 10 at 11:41 am.
Warren Andrew Garner, age 55, 494 Beach Drive, Belpre, for conspiracy to commit murder, a felony. Garner was arrested near Rinks by Detective Johnson of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and processed into the Washington County Jail on 22 Feb 10 at 7:18 pm.
Jenni Rebecca Gibson, age 38, 11 Keith Street, Parkersburg, for failure to appear, a felony. Gibson was arrested on Walnut Street by Patrolman Stump of the Belpre City Police Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on 22 Feb 10 at 9:08 pm.
Mitchell Jay Goodnite, age 51, 4450 South Lane, Beverly, for OVI and for disorderly conduct by intoxication, both misdemeanors. Goodnite was arrested in Beverly by Patrolman Oliver of the Beverly Police Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on 22 Feb 10 at 9:15 pm.
Kevin Neil Hesson, age 42, 3957 Barnett Ridge Road, Fleming, for domestic violence, a misdemeanor. Hesson was arrested at his residence by Deputy Sheriff Rhodes and processed into the Washington County Jail on 22 Feb 10 at 9:55 pm.
Raymond Lee Scarbrough, age 53, 306 Putnam Avenue, Marietta, for disorderly conduct, a misdemeanor. Scarbrough was arrested at 623 Virginia Street by Patrolman McCracken of the Marietta City Police Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on 23 Feb 10 at 12:05 am.
Robert Alan Richards, age 35, 713 Montgomery Street, Marietta, for OVI and for failure to yield at a flashing signal, both misdemeanors. Richards was arrested on Third Street by Patrolman Thomas of the Marietta City Police Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on 23 Feb 10 at 2:56 am.
There are currently eighty-two men and fourteen women being housed in the Washington County Jail.
Arrest for Conspiracy to Murder Parole Officer
February 23, 2010
WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
SPECIAL NEWS RELEASE FOR TUESDAY 23 FEB 10
On 19 Feb 10 Major Warden of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office received information from a confidential informant that Warren A. Garner, age 55, 494 Beach Drive, Belpre, made credible threats to kill an Ohio Adult Parole Officer (APO) in Washington County. Further investigation revealed that Mr. Garner was upset that the APO was possibly going to send his daughter to prison and that Mr. Garner planned to shoot the APO along with the APO’s family. In addition, the informant provided detectives with a recorded conversation during which Mr. Garner states that he has researched the APO’s address. Furthermore, the informant reported Mr. Garner planned to reconnoiter the area around the APO’s home for a good location to shoot the APO. During subsequent conversations Mr. Garner mentions to the informant his intention to buy a weapon that could not be traced to him and that he may also rent a vehicle to commit the murder.
The informant relayed information to detectives that on 22 Feb 10 Mr. Garner asked him to drive past the residence of the APO. Detectives monitored the APO’s residence as the informant drove Mr. Garner past the residence and subsequently initiated a traffic stop. In his possession, Mr. Garner had computerized directions he obtained to the APO’s residence. When interviewed, Mr. Garner denied making any sort of threat and said he was only interested in seeing what kind of person the APO who is in charge of his daughter is. Thereafter, Mr. Garner was arrested for a first degree felony charge of conspiracy to commit murder and transported to the Washington County Jail.
Garner remains incarcerated without bond and is scheduled to make his initial appearance in Marietta Municipal Court at 1 pm.
WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
SPECIAL NEWS RELEASE FOR TUESDAY 23 FEB 10
On 19 Feb 10 Major Warden of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office received information from a confidential informant that Warren A. Garner, age 55, 494 Beach Drive, Belpre, made credible threats to kill an Ohio Adult Parole Officer (APO) in Washington County. Further investigation revealed that Mr. Garner was upset that the APO was possibly going to send his daughter to prison and that Mr. Garner planned to shoot the APO along with the APO’s family. In addition, the informant provided detectives with a recorded conversation during which Mr. Garner states that he has researched the APO’s address. Furthermore, the informant reported Mr. Garner planned to reconnoiter the area around the APO’s home for a good location to shoot the APO. During subsequent conversations Mr. Garner mentions to the informant his intention to buy a weapon that could not be traced to him and that he may also rent a vehicle to commit the murder.
The informant relayed information to detectives that on 22 Feb 10 Mr. Garner asked him to drive past the residence of the APO. Detectives monitored the APO’s residence as the informant drove Mr. Garner past the residence and subsequently initiated a traffic stop. In his possession, Mr. Garner had computerized directions he obtained to the APO’s residence. When interviewed, Mr. Garner denied making any sort of threat and said he was only interested in seeing what kind of person the APO who is in charge of his daughter is. Thereafter, Mr. Garner was arrested for a first degree felony charge of conspiracy to commit murder and transported to the Washington County Jail.
Garner remains incarcerated without bond and is scheduled to make his initial appearance in Marietta Municipal Court at 1 pm.
Washington County Sheriff's Office News Releases for Monday 22 Feb 10
February 22, 2010
On 19 Feb 10 Mindy Angus, age 30, 9531 Federal Road, Cutler, reported her mother in law Barbara Angus, age 49, 4081 Veto Road, Vincent, was outside her residence causing a disturbance. Arriving at Ms. Angus’ residence to retrieve a vehicle her daughter in law borrowed, Ms. Angus became upset that her daughter in law had a man in the house while her son was in prison. Ms. Angus lost her temper, yelled obscenities and repeatedly tried to enter the home. Removed from her daughter in law’s porch by a friend, Ms. Angus apologized to Deputy Sheriff Lockhart for her actions. Nevertheless, Deputy Lockhart issued Ms. Angus a minor misdemeanor citation for disorderly conduct.
On 20 Feb 10 Victoria Burnett, age 56, 138 Rauch Drive, Marietta, reported she was involved in an argument with her husband. When interviewed, Mrs. Burnett said she wanted to scare her husband into being quiet so she called 911 and claimed he slapped her. Lt. Gherke and Deputy Sheriff Mayle could find no evidence of domestic violence and closed this case as unfounded.
On 20 Feb 10 Deputy Sheriff Smeeks requested a summons for Shawn W. Crites, age 31, 8 Sixth Street, Belpre, for theft. Identified as a shoplifting suspect, Mr. Crites admitted stealing a case of beer from the Station Carryout on 1 Jan 10.
On 20 Feb 10 Kenneth Dillon, age 57, 1255 Hocking Road, Little Hocking, reported at some point during the past day an unknown suspect broke a window on his semi-truck he parked at 18088 State Route 7, Marietta, and stole a Galaxy CB radio from inside. This case remains under investigation (1293).
On 20 Feb 10 Deputy Sheriff Lockhart requested a summons for Tejai Conner, age 18, 1175 Michaelis Road, Marietta, for disorderly conduct. Upset and complaining that his sister does not do chores around the house, Mr. Conner began yelling at his mother when she asked him to stop complaining. Finally, when his mother asked him to get out of the house, Mr. Conner threw a bowl and shattered it on the kitchen floor.
On 20 Feb 10 Dean McCoy, age 65, 11825 State Route 550, Fleming, reported a passerby stopped to inform them their barn was on fire. The Barlow and Warren Volunteer Fire Departments responded to extinguish the fire but were unable to do so before it caused substantial. Though Mr. McCoy’s wife rescued one horse from the barn, another died in the fire. The cause of the fire appears to be electrical; no foul play is suspected (712).
On 21 Feb 10 Deputy Sheriff Reeder arrested David E. Soummers Jr., age 40, 5760 County Nine Road, Reno, for disorderly conduct by intoxication. Intoxicated after drinking whiskey and reportedly “talking out of his head,” Mr. Soummers walked to 5552 County Nine Road after his teenage daughter fled there to avoid arguing with her father. The home’s residents reported Mr. Soummers would not comply with their requests to leave their residence and instigated a shoving match with the home’s patriarch. Mr. Soummers was quickly pinned to the floor and remained restrained until Lt. Stackpole and Deputy Reeder arrived.
On 21 Feb 10 Deputy Sheriff Lockhart requested a summons for Jason Greene, age 19, 260 Francis Road, Lowell, for disorderly conduct. Dispatched to Mr. Greene’s residence on a loud music complaint at 11:30 pm, Deputy Lockhart heard the music as he exited his vehicle. Asked to turn the music down, Mr. Greene became belligerent and started to argue about the situation. Further research by Deputy Lockhart indicated the Sheriff’s Office responded to Greene’s residence on fourteen prior occasions as a result of loud music complaints.
On 21 Feb 10 Deputy Sheriff Smeeks issued a minor misdemeanor citation to Ryan C. Stull, age 18, 112 Meadow Drive, Parkersburg, for possession of marijuana. A passenger in a vehicle stopped on Oak Drive in Little Hocking, Mr. Stull admitted possessing marijuana after Deputy Smeeks’ canine indicated the presence of drugs in the vehicle. Mr. Stull then produced a plastic bag containing 3.26 grams of marijuana.
The following suspects were processed into the Washington County Jail between Friday 19 Feb 10 and Monday 22 Feb 10:
Miranda Kay Decker, age 24, 310 Sixth Street Apt. 4, Marietta, for trafficking in drugs, a felony. Decker was arrested at her residence by Detective Parks of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and processed into the Washington County Jail on 19 Feb 10 at 9:35 am.
Michael James Leboeuf Jr., age 21, 310 Sixth Street Apt. 4, Marietta, for trafficking in drugs, a felony. Leboeuf was arrested at his residence by Detective Parks of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and processed into the Washington County Jail on 19 Feb 10 at 9:35 am.
Raymond Lee Scarbrough, age 53, 306 Putnam Avenue, Marietta, for trafficking in drugs, a felony. Scarbrough was arrested at his residence by Detective Parks of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and processed into the Washington County Jail on 19 Feb 10 at 9:50 am.
Cheryel Ann Neville, age 49, 832 Saint Marys Avenue, Marietta, for trafficking in drugs, a felony. Neville was arrested at her residence by Detective Parks of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and processed into the Washington County Jail on 19 Feb 10 at 10:30 am.
Christopher Robert Krueger, age 27, 8500 Dalzell Road, Lower Salem, for trafficking in drugs, a felony. Krueger was arrested at his residence by Detective Parks of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and processed into the Washington County Jail on 19 Feb 10 at 12:15 pm.
Nathan David Gundlach, age 25, 617 Putnam Street, Marietta, for trafficking in drugs, a felony. Gundlach was arrested at his residence by Detective Parks of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and processed into the Washington County Jail on 19 Feb 10 at 12:30 pm.
Jason Lewis Ek, age 32, 514 10 ½ Street, Parkersburg, for domestic violence, a misdemeanor. Ek was arrested in Marietta by Patrolman Nedeff of the Marietta City Police Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on 20 Feb 10 at 4:42 am.
Steven Todd Alston, age 41, 6844 Tumbleweed Road, Canal Winchester, OH, for tampering with records, a misdemeanor. Alston was arrested on Front Street by Patrolman Arbaugh of the Marietta City Police Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on 21 Feb 10 at 2:20 am.
Michael Shane McCoy, age 39, 1250 Finkle Hill Road, Beverly, for being a fugitive from justice and for misdemeanor charges of OVI and driving outside the marked lanes of travel. McCoy was arrested on County House Lane by the Ohio State Highway Patrol and processed into the Washington County Jail on 21 Feb 10 at 3:20 am.
David Edward Soummers Jr., age 40, 5760 County Nine Road, Reno, for disorderly conduct by intoxication, a misdemeanor. Soummers was arrested at 5552 County Nine Road by Deputy Sheriff Reeder and processed into the Washington County Jail on 21 Feb 10 at 4:18 am.
Angela Christine Smith, age 35, 1484 Kohl Road, Whipple, for failure to appear, a misdemeanor. Smith turned herself in to Deputy Sheriff Smeeks and was processed into the Washington County Jail on 21 Feb 10 at 12:34 pm.
Joshua Mark Whitstine, age 19, 103 Pennsylvania Avenue, Marietta, for theft, a misdemeanor. Whitstine was arrested on Ward Street by Patrolman Caldwell of the Marietta City Police Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on 21 Feb 10 at 2:52 pm.
Matthew Daniel Whitstine, age 18, 103 Pennsylvania Avenue, Marietta, for burglary, a felony. Whitstine was arrested on Ward Street by Patrolman Caldwell of the Marietta City Police Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on 21 Feb 10 at 4:13 pm.
Jericho Lee Pugh, age 20, 1490 Pugh Road, Stockport, for tampering with drugs, a felony. Pugh turned himself in to Corrections Officers and was processed into the Washington County Jail on 22 Feb 10 at 9:21 am.
There are currently eighty-two men and seventeen women being housed in the Washington County Jail.
On 19 Feb 10 Mindy Angus, age 30, 9531 Federal Road, Cutler, reported her mother in law Barbara Angus, age 49, 4081 Veto Road, Vincent, was outside her residence causing a disturbance. Arriving at Ms. Angus’ residence to retrieve a vehicle her daughter in law borrowed, Ms. Angus became upset that her daughter in law had a man in the house while her son was in prison. Ms. Angus lost her temper, yelled obscenities and repeatedly tried to enter the home. Removed from her daughter in law’s porch by a friend, Ms. Angus apologized to Deputy Sheriff Lockhart for her actions. Nevertheless, Deputy Lockhart issued Ms. Angus a minor misdemeanor citation for disorderly conduct.
On 20 Feb 10 Victoria Burnett, age 56, 138 Rauch Drive, Marietta, reported she was involved in an argument with her husband. When interviewed, Mrs. Burnett said she wanted to scare her husband into being quiet so she called 911 and claimed he slapped her. Lt. Gherke and Deputy Sheriff Mayle could find no evidence of domestic violence and closed this case as unfounded.
On 20 Feb 10 Deputy Sheriff Smeeks requested a summons for Shawn W. Crites, age 31, 8 Sixth Street, Belpre, for theft. Identified as a shoplifting suspect, Mr. Crites admitted stealing a case of beer from the Station Carryout on 1 Jan 10.
On 20 Feb 10 Kenneth Dillon, age 57, 1255 Hocking Road, Little Hocking, reported at some point during the past day an unknown suspect broke a window on his semi-truck he parked at 18088 State Route 7, Marietta, and stole a Galaxy CB radio from inside. This case remains under investigation (1293).
On 20 Feb 10 Deputy Sheriff Lockhart requested a summons for Tejai Conner, age 18, 1175 Michaelis Road, Marietta, for disorderly conduct. Upset and complaining that his sister does not do chores around the house, Mr. Conner began yelling at his mother when she asked him to stop complaining. Finally, when his mother asked him to get out of the house, Mr. Conner threw a bowl and shattered it on the kitchen floor.
On 20 Feb 10 Dean McCoy, age 65, 11825 State Route 550, Fleming, reported a passerby stopped to inform them their barn was on fire. The Barlow and Warren Volunteer Fire Departments responded to extinguish the fire but were unable to do so before it caused substantial. Though Mr. McCoy’s wife rescued one horse from the barn, another died in the fire. The cause of the fire appears to be electrical; no foul play is suspected (712).
On 21 Feb 10 Deputy Sheriff Reeder arrested David E. Soummers Jr., age 40, 5760 County Nine Road, Reno, for disorderly conduct by intoxication. Intoxicated after drinking whiskey and reportedly “talking out of his head,” Mr. Soummers walked to 5552 County Nine Road after his teenage daughter fled there to avoid arguing with her father. The home’s residents reported Mr. Soummers would not comply with their requests to leave their residence and instigated a shoving match with the home’s patriarch. Mr. Soummers was quickly pinned to the floor and remained restrained until Lt. Stackpole and Deputy Reeder arrived.
On 21 Feb 10 Deputy Sheriff Lockhart requested a summons for Jason Greene, age 19, 260 Francis Road, Lowell, for disorderly conduct. Dispatched to Mr. Greene’s residence on a loud music complaint at 11:30 pm, Deputy Lockhart heard the music as he exited his vehicle. Asked to turn the music down, Mr. Greene became belligerent and started to argue about the situation. Further research by Deputy Lockhart indicated the Sheriff’s Office responded to Greene’s residence on fourteen prior occasions as a result of loud music complaints.
On 21 Feb 10 Deputy Sheriff Smeeks issued a minor misdemeanor citation to Ryan C. Stull, age 18, 112 Meadow Drive, Parkersburg, for possession of marijuana. A passenger in a vehicle stopped on Oak Drive in Little Hocking, Mr. Stull admitted possessing marijuana after Deputy Smeeks’ canine indicated the presence of drugs in the vehicle. Mr. Stull then produced a plastic bag containing 3.26 grams of marijuana.
The following suspects were processed into the Washington County Jail between Friday 19 Feb 10 and Monday 22 Feb 10:
Miranda Kay Decker, age 24, 310 Sixth Street Apt. 4, Marietta, for trafficking in drugs, a felony. Decker was arrested at her residence by Detective Parks of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and processed into the Washington County Jail on 19 Feb 10 at 9:35 am.
Michael James Leboeuf Jr., age 21, 310 Sixth Street Apt. 4, Marietta, for trafficking in drugs, a felony. Leboeuf was arrested at his residence by Detective Parks of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and processed into the Washington County Jail on 19 Feb 10 at 9:35 am.
Raymond Lee Scarbrough, age 53, 306 Putnam Avenue, Marietta, for trafficking in drugs, a felony. Scarbrough was arrested at his residence by Detective Parks of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and processed into the Washington County Jail on 19 Feb 10 at 9:50 am.
Cheryel Ann Neville, age 49, 832 Saint Marys Avenue, Marietta, for trafficking in drugs, a felony. Neville was arrested at her residence by Detective Parks of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and processed into the Washington County Jail on 19 Feb 10 at 10:30 am.
Christopher Robert Krueger, age 27, 8500 Dalzell Road, Lower Salem, for trafficking in drugs, a felony. Krueger was arrested at his residence by Detective Parks of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and processed into the Washington County Jail on 19 Feb 10 at 12:15 pm.
Nathan David Gundlach, age 25, 617 Putnam Street, Marietta, for trafficking in drugs, a felony. Gundlach was arrested at his residence by Detective Parks of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and processed into the Washington County Jail on 19 Feb 10 at 12:30 pm.
Jason Lewis Ek, age 32, 514 10 ½ Street, Parkersburg, for domestic violence, a misdemeanor. Ek was arrested in Marietta by Patrolman Nedeff of the Marietta City Police Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on 20 Feb 10 at 4:42 am.
Steven Todd Alston, age 41, 6844 Tumbleweed Road, Canal Winchester, OH, for tampering with records, a misdemeanor. Alston was arrested on Front Street by Patrolman Arbaugh of the Marietta City Police Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on 21 Feb 10 at 2:20 am.
Michael Shane McCoy, age 39, 1250 Finkle Hill Road, Beverly, for being a fugitive from justice and for misdemeanor charges of OVI and driving outside the marked lanes of travel. McCoy was arrested on County House Lane by the Ohio State Highway Patrol and processed into the Washington County Jail on 21 Feb 10 at 3:20 am.
David Edward Soummers Jr., age 40, 5760 County Nine Road, Reno, for disorderly conduct by intoxication, a misdemeanor. Soummers was arrested at 5552 County Nine Road by Deputy Sheriff Reeder and processed into the Washington County Jail on 21 Feb 10 at 4:18 am.
Angela Christine Smith, age 35, 1484 Kohl Road, Whipple, for failure to appear, a misdemeanor. Smith turned herself in to Deputy Sheriff Smeeks and was processed into the Washington County Jail on 21 Feb 10 at 12:34 pm.
Joshua Mark Whitstine, age 19, 103 Pennsylvania Avenue, Marietta, for theft, a misdemeanor. Whitstine was arrested on Ward Street by Patrolman Caldwell of the Marietta City Police Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on 21 Feb 10 at 2:52 pm.
Matthew Daniel Whitstine, age 18, 103 Pennsylvania Avenue, Marietta, for burglary, a felony. Whitstine was arrested on Ward Street by Patrolman Caldwell of the Marietta City Police Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on 21 Feb 10 at 4:13 pm.
Jericho Lee Pugh, age 20, 1490 Pugh Road, Stockport, for tampering with drugs, a felony. Pugh turned himself in to Corrections Officers and was processed into the Washington County Jail on 22 Feb 10 at 9:21 am.
There are currently eighty-two men and seventeen women being housed in the Washington County Jail.
2010 Official Marietta/Washington County Visitors Guide Available
February 22, 2010
The official 2010 Marietta/Washington County Visitors guide is now available and being distributed, announced Marietta/Washington County CVB Executive Director Wendy Wharff.
The Marietta/Washington County Convention & Visitors Bureau produced 75,000 copies of its 2010 visitors guide in February. The 48-page full-color guide measures 8.5” by 11” in size and features special profiles, updated maps, new photography and interesting facts about Washington County.
“We took a completely new approach to the guide this year and created a contemporary look to our typically historic view of Marietta/Washington County attractions and points of interests,” CVB Executive Director Wendy Wharff said. “The design this year centers on rich tones and crisp photography.”
“We also wanted to bring to light the quirky and interesting facts and figures that our area has within its history…but do it in such a way that it would be entertaining,” Wharff continued. “I think we have captured that and crafted our story into something that many people will connect with.”
Guides will be distributed locally to merchants, hotels, restaurants, attractions and other key areas, as well as to welcome centers throughout the state. Guides will also serve as the primary fulfillment piece used by the bureau in responding to individual and group requests for area information throughout the coming year.
The guide was designed by the bureau’s agency of record, Stonewall Marketing in Marietta, Ohio, and printed by Pana Print in Macon, Georgia.
For complimentary copies of the 2010 Marietta/Washington County visitors guide, contact the CVB office at 740-373-5178 or email wendy@mariettaohio.org.
The official 2010 Marietta/Washington County Visitors guide is now available and being distributed, announced Marietta/Washington County CVB Executive Director Wendy Wharff.
The Marietta/Washington County Convention & Visitors Bureau produced 75,000 copies of its 2010 visitors guide in February. The 48-page full-color guide measures 8.5” by 11” in size and features special profiles, updated maps, new photography and interesting facts about Washington County.
“We took a completely new approach to the guide this year and created a contemporary look to our typically historic view of Marietta/Washington County attractions and points of interests,” CVB Executive Director Wendy Wharff said. “The design this year centers on rich tones and crisp photography.”
“We also wanted to bring to light the quirky and interesting facts and figures that our area has within its history…but do it in such a way that it would be entertaining,” Wharff continued. “I think we have captured that and crafted our story into something that many people will connect with.”
Guides will be distributed locally to merchants, hotels, restaurants, attractions and other key areas, as well as to welcome centers throughout the state. Guides will also serve as the primary fulfillment piece used by the bureau in responding to individual and group requests for area information throughout the coming year.
The guide was designed by the bureau’s agency of record, Stonewall Marketing in Marietta, Ohio, and printed by Pana Print in Macon, Georgia.
For complimentary copies of the 2010 Marietta/Washington County visitors guide, contact the CVB office at 740-373-5178 or email wendy@mariettaohio.org.
O'Neill Offers Sumi-e Painting Classes
February 22, 2010
Sumi-e Painting
March 10, 17, & 24.
12:30-2:00 p.m.
Sumi-e is a style of painting that is characteristically Asian, and has been practiced for well over a thousand years. Literally ink painting this is an art form that strives to distill the essence of an object or scene in the fewest possible strokes. Registration is a must to order kits for everyone. $12 for all 3 classes includes instructions and supplies.
Class size is limited; please call 373-3914 to register for the class.
Sumi-e Painting
March 10, 17, & 24.
12:30-2:00 p.m.
Sumi-e is a style of painting that is characteristically Asian, and has been practiced for well over a thousand years. Literally ink painting this is an art form that strives to distill the essence of an object or scene in the fewest possible strokes. Registration is a must to order kits for everyone. $12 for all 3 classes includes instructions and supplies.
Class size is limited; please call 373-3914 to register for the class.
Washington County Sheriff's Office News Releases for Thursday 21 Jan 10
January 21, 2010
On 17 Jan 10 Sara Allman, age 30, 755 Tabor Ridge Road, Stockport, reported she was away from her home between 11:30 am on 16 Jan and 8 pm on 17 Jan and sometime during that period an unknown suspect(s) entered her residence. Ms. Allman stated the suspect(s) stole a Honda ATV, three guns, a pellet gun, cans of RC, Bud Light and Busch Light, a pressure cooker, a cast iron stock pot, a Nintendo Wii, a computer and a broken trail camera. The estimated total cost of the items is $4,235. This case remains under investigation (296).
On 20 Jan 10 Ricky L. Beaver, age 50, 101 Evans Street Apt. B11, New Matamoras, reported sometime overnight an unknown suspect(s) entered his locked vehicle and stole a CD case and his prescription bottles of Xanax and Vicodin. This case remains under investigation (1184).
On 20 Jan 10 Deputy Sheriff Anderson responded to the scene of death of an eighty-two year old Fleming resident. The woman’s death appears to be due to natural causes; no foul play is suspected.
The following suspects were processed into the Washington County Jail between Wednesday 20 Jan 10 and Thursday 21 Jan 10:
Christopher Robert Karcher, age 30, 243 Muskingum Drive, Marietta, for contempt of a court order, a misdemeanor. Karcher turned himself in to Deputy Sheriff Simmons and was processed into the Washington County Jail on 20 Jan 10 at 6:24 pm.
Sandy Koufax Grayson, age 43, 7487 State Route 550, Vincent, for consuming alcohol in a vehicle and for disorderly conduct by intoxication, both misdemeanors. Grayson was arrested in Marietta by Patrolman Ritchie of the Marietta City Police Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on 21 Jan 10 at 12:27 am.
Brandon Lee Kennedy, age 21, 668 Hill Road, Cutler, for failure to reinstate his operator’s license, a misdemeanor. Kennedy was arrested on Front Street in Marietta by the Ohio State Highway Patrol and processed into the Washington County Jail on 21 Jan 10 at 3:58 am.
There are currently eighty-nine men and seventeen women being housed in the Washington County Jail.
On 17 Jan 10 Sara Allman, age 30, 755 Tabor Ridge Road, Stockport, reported she was away from her home between 11:30 am on 16 Jan and 8 pm on 17 Jan and sometime during that period an unknown suspect(s) entered her residence. Ms. Allman stated the suspect(s) stole a Honda ATV, three guns, a pellet gun, cans of RC, Bud Light and Busch Light, a pressure cooker, a cast iron stock pot, a Nintendo Wii, a computer and a broken trail camera. The estimated total cost of the items is $4,235. This case remains under investigation (296).
On 20 Jan 10 Ricky L. Beaver, age 50, 101 Evans Street Apt. B11, New Matamoras, reported sometime overnight an unknown suspect(s) entered his locked vehicle and stole a CD case and his prescription bottles of Xanax and Vicodin. This case remains under investigation (1184).
On 20 Jan 10 Deputy Sheriff Anderson responded to the scene of death of an eighty-two year old Fleming resident. The woman’s death appears to be due to natural causes; no foul play is suspected.
The following suspects were processed into the Washington County Jail between Wednesday 20 Jan 10 and Thursday 21 Jan 10:
Christopher Robert Karcher, age 30, 243 Muskingum Drive, Marietta, for contempt of a court order, a misdemeanor. Karcher turned himself in to Deputy Sheriff Simmons and was processed into the Washington County Jail on 20 Jan 10 at 6:24 pm.
Sandy Koufax Grayson, age 43, 7487 State Route 550, Vincent, for consuming alcohol in a vehicle and for disorderly conduct by intoxication, both misdemeanors. Grayson was arrested in Marietta by Patrolman Ritchie of the Marietta City Police Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on 21 Jan 10 at 12:27 am.
Brandon Lee Kennedy, age 21, 668 Hill Road, Cutler, for failure to reinstate his operator’s license, a misdemeanor. Kennedy was arrested on Front Street in Marietta by the Ohio State Highway Patrol and processed into the Washington County Jail on 21 Jan 10 at 3:58 am.
There are currently eighty-nine men and seventeen women being housed in the Washington County Jail.
Winners Named in 18th Annual River City Blues Competition
February 21, 2010
The great spirit smiled down upon the 18th Annual River City Blues Competition. The break in the weather both Friday and Saturday brought out record breaking crowds that were seeking a cure for cabin fever. Out of 17 contestants the panel of 5 judges selected the winners. First place went to Tokyo Tramps from Boston MA. Second place winners were an acoustic duo act from Akron OH, Bongo Joe & Little Stevie-O. Third place went to Magic Mama Latte from Gallipolis OH.
Hailing from the Land of Rising Sun (Japan), TOKYO TRAMPS is on a mission to deliver joy and excitement of true American music, Blues and Rock'n'Roll. American music has a tremendous power to make three Japanese come down here. The musical journey started when Satoru Nakagawa left Japan to go to Louisiana searching for the spirit of Rock'n'Roll. Soon he found its father, Blues. Yukiko Fujii left a very lucrative job in Tokyo and took a giant step following her heart to play American music in America. Kosei Fukuyama had a dream of becoming the best drummer. His ambition is to hit the big time in America. These three had a chance to meet in Boston, where the American Revolution started. Satoru took its name TRAMPS from his early idol, Bruce Springsteen's song, Born To Run - "Tramps like us, baby, we were born to run."
Six Drug Traffickers Arrested
February 21, 2010
To conclude investigations into local drug traffickers, Detectives from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and Agents of the Major Crimes Task Force arrested six suspects today. The individuals arrested and their respective charges are:
Raymond L. Scarbrough, age 53, 306 Putnam Avenue, Marietta, for a fourth degree felony charge of trafficking in marijuana within 100 feet of a child. Scarbrough sold approximately 18.22 grams of marijuana to a confidential informant for $35 on 17 Sep 09.
Nathan D. Gundlach, age 25, 617 Putnam Street, Marietta, for a second degree felony charge of trafficking in Fentanyl within 1,000 feet of a school. Gundlach sold two Fentanyl patches to a confidential informant for $100 on 8 Oct 09.
Miranda K. Decker, age 24, 310 Sixth Street Apt. 4, Marietta, for a fourth degree felony charge of trafficking in marijuana within 1,000 feet of a school. Decker sold approximately 2.37 grams of marijuana to a confidential informant for $30 on 23 Nov 09.
Michael J. Leboeuf Jr., age 21, 822 Ridge Street, Marietta, for a fourth degree felony charge of trafficking in marijuana within 1,000 feet of a school. Leboeuf sold approximately 2.37 grams of marijuana to a confidential informant for $30 on 23 Nov 09.
Christopher R. Krueger, age 27, 8500 Dalzell Road, Lower Salem, for a fourth degree felony charge of trafficking in marijuana within 1,000 feet of a school. Krueger sold approximately 4.88 grams of marijuana to a confidential informant for $60 on 21 Oct 09.
Cheryel A. Neville, age 49, 832 Saint Marys Avenue, Marietta, for a fourth degree felony charge of trafficking in marijuana within 1,000 feet of a school. Neville sold approximately 3.53 grams of marijuana to a confidential informant for $60 on 8 Dec 09.
To conclude investigations into local drug traffickers, Detectives from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and Agents of the Major Crimes Task Force arrested six suspects today. The individuals arrested and their respective charges are:
Raymond L. Scarbrough, age 53, 306 Putnam Avenue, Marietta, for a fourth degree felony charge of trafficking in marijuana within 100 feet of a child. Scarbrough sold approximately 18.22 grams of marijuana to a confidential informant for $35 on 17 Sep 09.
Nathan D. Gundlach, age 25, 617 Putnam Street, Marietta, for a second degree felony charge of trafficking in Fentanyl within 1,000 feet of a school. Gundlach sold two Fentanyl patches to a confidential informant for $100 on 8 Oct 09.
Miranda K. Decker, age 24, 310 Sixth Street Apt. 4, Marietta, for a fourth degree felony charge of trafficking in marijuana within 1,000 feet of a school. Decker sold approximately 2.37 grams of marijuana to a confidential informant for $30 on 23 Nov 09.
Michael J. Leboeuf Jr., age 21, 822 Ridge Street, Marietta, for a fourth degree felony charge of trafficking in marijuana within 1,000 feet of a school. Leboeuf sold approximately 2.37 grams of marijuana to a confidential informant for $30 on 23 Nov 09.
Christopher R. Krueger, age 27, 8500 Dalzell Road, Lower Salem, for a fourth degree felony charge of trafficking in marijuana within 1,000 feet of a school. Krueger sold approximately 4.88 grams of marijuana to a confidential informant for $60 on 21 Oct 09.
Cheryel A. Neville, age 49, 832 Saint Marys Avenue, Marietta, for a fourth degree felony charge of trafficking in marijuana within 1,000 feet of a school. Neville sold approximately 3.53 grams of marijuana to a confidential informant for $60 on 8 Dec 09.
Washington County Sheriff's Office News Releases for Friday 19 Feb 10
February 21, 2010
On 17 Feb 10 a twenty-six year old Marietta resident reported she believes a former friend opened a MySpace account in her name and used the false personal profile to post disparaging comments. This case remains under investigation (200).
On 18 Feb 10 Courtney D. Colyer, age 28, 965 Lang Farm Road, Marietta, reported she believes her ex-fiancé entered her home without permission and stole the engagement ring he gave her. Ms. Colyer heard from her parents that her ex-fiancé did in fact take the two carat diamond ring but declined to pursue charges in the matter (200).
On 18 Feb 10 Eric Edgar, age 25, 417 Goss Fork Road, Whipple, reported he was involved in a disagreement with his grandmother, who also resides at the residence. Mr. Edgar said his grandmother refused to give him her car keys because he does not have a valid license and when he attempted to take them from her she shoved him away. Neither party reported being threatened nor did they indicate they feared for their safety. Therefore, Deputy Sheriff McLeish closed this case as unfounded.
On 18 Feb 10 Deputy Sheriff Anderson requested summonses for Anthony S. Workman, age 32, and Crystal D. Bates, age 30, both of 3065 Dixon Ridge Road, Lowell, for disorderly conduct by fighting. Heavily intoxicated after several hours of drinking, Mr. Workman and Ms. Bates were involved in a physical confrontation. Mr. Workman received cuts to his hand when he attempted to remove a knife from Ms. Bates’ hands and was also burned near his right eye when Ms. Bates extinguished a cigarette on his face. A witness to the dispute stated it appeared that Mr. Workman and Ms. Bates were equally involved, pushing and shoving each other.
On 18 Feb 10 Koren Ryan, age 29, 66 Starr Road, Marietta, reported she was assaulted by her husband of two weeks, Timothy, age 19. Mrs. Ryan said her husband awoke in a foul mood and immediately began yelling at her and her children. Shortly thereafter, when Mrs. Ryan was about to drive her children to school, she left her car door open to retrieve her mobile phone from the home. Not seeing the door, Mr. Ryan backed his vehicle into the door and damaged it. Mr. Ryan confronted his wife over the damage he perceived was her fault, head butting her in the face twice and punching her several times. After being shoved down to the snow and kicked, Mrs. Ryan attempted to flee in her husband’s vehicle, at which point Mr. Ryan grabbed her face and then jumped onto the hood of the car. Mr. Ryan fell off a short distance away and suffered an arm injury as a result. Denying he touched or assaulted his wife, Mr. Ryan could not explain the injuries evident on his wife’s face and body. As a result, Deputy Sheriff Simmons arrested Mr. Ryan for domestic violence and transported him to the Washington County Jail.
On 19 Feb 10 Deputy Sheriff Rhodes issued a minor misdemeanor citation to Darren D. Hall, age 25, 194 Davis Road, Waterford, for disorderly conduct by intoxication. During an argument with other family members in the home, Mr. Hall punched through a window and sustained cuts to his hand. The Beverly-Waterford emergency squad transported Mr. Hall to Marietta Memorial Hospital for treatment of his injuries.
The following suspects were processed into the Washington County Jail between Thursday 18 Feb 10 and Friday 19 Feb 10:
Charles Andrew Wade, age 26, 731 Elm Street Apt. 14, Belpre, for failure to appear, a misdemeanor. Wade was arrested by Patrolman Linscott at the Marietta City Police Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on 18 Feb 10 at 10:20 am.
Daryl Wayne Vandale, age 59, 515 Goose Run Road, Marietta, for rape, a felony. Vandale was picked up at the Noble Correctional Institution by Deputy Sheriff O’Brien and processed into the Washington County Jail on 18 Feb 10 at 12:30 pm.
Timothy Matthew Ryan, age 19, 115 Byers Road, Marietta, for two misdemeanor counts of domestic violence. Ryan was arrested at his residence by Deputy Sheriff Simmons and processed into the Washington County Jail on 18 Feb 10 at 12:55 pm.
Lindsey Marie Garner, age 25, 494 Beach Drive, Belpre, for violating the terms of her probation, a felony. Garner was arrested at the office of Probation Officer Gault and processed into the Washington County Jail on 18 Feb 10 at 2:55 pm.
Jessica Dawn Drake, age 22, 1014 ½ Hadley Lane, Marietta, for felonious assault. Drake was picked up at the Franklin Pre-Release Center in Columbus by Deputy Sheriff Underwood and processed into the Washington County Jail on 18 Feb 10 at 5:27 pm.
Daron Lee Voshel, age 33, 2590 Barth Road, Belpre, for rape, a felony. Voshel was picked up at the North Central Correctional Institution by Deputy Sheriff Underwood and processed into the Washington County Jail on 18 Feb 10 at 5:52 pm.
Angelo Miguel Santos, age 39, PO Box 788, Mansfield, OH, for illegal use of a minor in nudity oriented material, a felony. Santos was picked up at the Mansfield Correctional Institution by Deputy Sheriff O’Brien and processed into the Washington County Jail on 18 Feb 10 at 6:06 pm.
Asia Harold Smith, age 41, PO Box 1812, Marion, OH, for unlawful sexual conduct with a minor, a felony. Smith was picked up at the North Central Correctional Institution by Deputy Sheriff O’Brien and processed into the Washington County Jail on 18 Feb 10 at 6:23 pm.
There are currently eighty-two men and seventeen women being housed in the Washington County Jail.
On 17 Feb 10 a twenty-six year old Marietta resident reported she believes a former friend opened a MySpace account in her name and used the false personal profile to post disparaging comments. This case remains under investigation (200).
On 18 Feb 10 Courtney D. Colyer, age 28, 965 Lang Farm Road, Marietta, reported she believes her ex-fiancé entered her home without permission and stole the engagement ring he gave her. Ms. Colyer heard from her parents that her ex-fiancé did in fact take the two carat diamond ring but declined to pursue charges in the matter (200).
On 18 Feb 10 Eric Edgar, age 25, 417 Goss Fork Road, Whipple, reported he was involved in a disagreement with his grandmother, who also resides at the residence. Mr. Edgar said his grandmother refused to give him her car keys because he does not have a valid license and when he attempted to take them from her she shoved him away. Neither party reported being threatened nor did they indicate they feared for their safety. Therefore, Deputy Sheriff McLeish closed this case as unfounded.
On 18 Feb 10 Deputy Sheriff Anderson requested summonses for Anthony S. Workman, age 32, and Crystal D. Bates, age 30, both of 3065 Dixon Ridge Road, Lowell, for disorderly conduct by fighting. Heavily intoxicated after several hours of drinking, Mr. Workman and Ms. Bates were involved in a physical confrontation. Mr. Workman received cuts to his hand when he attempted to remove a knife from Ms. Bates’ hands and was also burned near his right eye when Ms. Bates extinguished a cigarette on his face. A witness to the dispute stated it appeared that Mr. Workman and Ms. Bates were equally involved, pushing and shoving each other.
On 18 Feb 10 Koren Ryan, age 29, 66 Starr Road, Marietta, reported she was assaulted by her husband of two weeks, Timothy, age 19. Mrs. Ryan said her husband awoke in a foul mood and immediately began yelling at her and her children. Shortly thereafter, when Mrs. Ryan was about to drive her children to school, she left her car door open to retrieve her mobile phone from the home. Not seeing the door, Mr. Ryan backed his vehicle into the door and damaged it. Mr. Ryan confronted his wife over the damage he perceived was her fault, head butting her in the face twice and punching her several times. After being shoved down to the snow and kicked, Mrs. Ryan attempted to flee in her husband’s vehicle, at which point Mr. Ryan grabbed her face and then jumped onto the hood of the car. Mr. Ryan fell off a short distance away and suffered an arm injury as a result. Denying he touched or assaulted his wife, Mr. Ryan could not explain the injuries evident on his wife’s face and body. As a result, Deputy Sheriff Simmons arrested Mr. Ryan for domestic violence and transported him to the Washington County Jail.
On 19 Feb 10 Deputy Sheriff Rhodes issued a minor misdemeanor citation to Darren D. Hall, age 25, 194 Davis Road, Waterford, for disorderly conduct by intoxication. During an argument with other family members in the home, Mr. Hall punched through a window and sustained cuts to his hand. The Beverly-Waterford emergency squad transported Mr. Hall to Marietta Memorial Hospital for treatment of his injuries.
The following suspects were processed into the Washington County Jail between Thursday 18 Feb 10 and Friday 19 Feb 10:
Charles Andrew Wade, age 26, 731 Elm Street Apt. 14, Belpre, for failure to appear, a misdemeanor. Wade was arrested by Patrolman Linscott at the Marietta City Police Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on 18 Feb 10 at 10:20 am.
Daryl Wayne Vandale, age 59, 515 Goose Run Road, Marietta, for rape, a felony. Vandale was picked up at the Noble Correctional Institution by Deputy Sheriff O’Brien and processed into the Washington County Jail on 18 Feb 10 at 12:30 pm.
Timothy Matthew Ryan, age 19, 115 Byers Road, Marietta, for two misdemeanor counts of domestic violence. Ryan was arrested at his residence by Deputy Sheriff Simmons and processed into the Washington County Jail on 18 Feb 10 at 12:55 pm.
Lindsey Marie Garner, age 25, 494 Beach Drive, Belpre, for violating the terms of her probation, a felony. Garner was arrested at the office of Probation Officer Gault and processed into the Washington County Jail on 18 Feb 10 at 2:55 pm.
Jessica Dawn Drake, age 22, 1014 ½ Hadley Lane, Marietta, for felonious assault. Drake was picked up at the Franklin Pre-Release Center in Columbus by Deputy Sheriff Underwood and processed into the Washington County Jail on 18 Feb 10 at 5:27 pm.
Daron Lee Voshel, age 33, 2590 Barth Road, Belpre, for rape, a felony. Voshel was picked up at the North Central Correctional Institution by Deputy Sheriff Underwood and processed into the Washington County Jail on 18 Feb 10 at 5:52 pm.
Angelo Miguel Santos, age 39, PO Box 788, Mansfield, OH, for illegal use of a minor in nudity oriented material, a felony. Santos was picked up at the Mansfield Correctional Institution by Deputy Sheriff O’Brien and processed into the Washington County Jail on 18 Feb 10 at 6:06 pm.
Asia Harold Smith, age 41, PO Box 1812, Marion, OH, for unlawful sexual conduct with a minor, a felony. Smith was picked up at the North Central Correctional Institution by Deputy Sheriff O’Brien and processed into the Washington County Jail on 18 Feb 10 at 6:23 pm.
There are currently eighty-two men and seventeen women being housed in the Washington County Jail.
Museums Seeking Volunteers
February 21, 2010
Is history your passion? Would you like to share that passion with others? Would you like to learn more about the history of our area? Is the history of transportation on the rivers important to you? If you answered yes to any of those questions, then we have a place for you.
Campus Martius and the Ohio River Museums are looking for volunteers who like to meet new people and talk with people of all ages. All training and information is provided. “We are looking for people with enthusiasm, a thirst for learning, and the desire to share with others. No experience is necessary,” according to LeAnn Hendershot, interim site manager. “Join us for our annual luncheon, March 9 at noon and meet some of our experienced volunteers. If you prefer working behind the scenes, we have a place for you too.”
The museums have a wonderful group of seasoned volunteers but are always willing to welcome new people to the group. People can volunteer as much or as little time as they can. If you are interested in joining us, please contact LeAnn Hendershot, 740-373-3750 or by email: lhendershot@campusmartiusmuseum.org and visit our new website: www.campusmartiusmuseum.org
Is history your passion? Would you like to share that passion with others? Would you like to learn more about the history of our area? Is the history of transportation on the rivers important to you? If you answered yes to any of those questions, then we have a place for you.
Campus Martius and the Ohio River Museums are looking for volunteers who like to meet new people and talk with people of all ages. All training and information is provided. “We are looking for people with enthusiasm, a thirst for learning, and the desire to share with others. No experience is necessary,” according to LeAnn Hendershot, interim site manager. “Join us for our annual luncheon, March 9 at noon and meet some of our experienced volunteers. If you prefer working behind the scenes, we have a place for you too.”
The museums have a wonderful group of seasoned volunteers but are always willing to welcome new people to the group. People can volunteer as much or as little time as they can. If you are interested in joining us, please contact LeAnn Hendershot, 740-373-3750 or by email: lhendershot@campusmartiusmuseum.org and visit our new website: www.campusmartiusmuseum.org
Web Extra: Becky Thatcher Sinks
by Callie Lyons
February 21, 2010
Overburdened by snow, the Becky Thatcher began to sink into the river near Neville Island where she has been docked since leaving Marietta last October.
Local residents first received word of the condition of the vessel on Sunday in the form of phone calls from concerned friends and photographs posted online.
Photos taken by Pittsburgh resident Thomas Kane reveal that water reached beyond the second level of the boat and at least one side has collapsed.
Once a beloved Marietta attraction, the 83 year old boat sank in 1984 just after its arrival in Marietta. It was raised and repaired and reopened within a year. Eyewitnesses fear a resurrection will not be possible this time around.
Web Extra: Beverly Man Assaulted in "Racially Motivated" Attack
by Callie Lyons
February 19, 2010
A Beverly man was beat up while walking home from the ParMar station on Monday night and his wife wants to know why no arrests have been made in the case.
37 year old Roger Brister was walking along Fifth Street in Beverly with his African American neighbor just after midnight when they ran across two individuals – one who they say appeared to be inebriated. The neighbor ran and one of the men attacked Brister, knocking him to the ground and kicking him repeatedly. The following day, Brister went to visit his family doctor as he was badly bruised. Brister’s wife says his jaws and ribs were swollen but he did not suffer any broken bones.
Brister says he knows exactly who attacked him because during the incident a name was repeatedly called out when a vehicle approached and tried to pick up the assailant. His wife suspects there has been no arrest because the man is from a prominent family.
“With that name is anything really going to happen?” Rachael Brister asked.
The Bristers suspect the attack was racially motivated because of a comment that was made.
“The beater yelled to Roger ‘You care for n*****s?’ and then jumped in a car and got away, leaving Roger all alone,” Rachael Brister said.
Washington County Sheriff Larry Mincks said on Friday that the incident is still under investigation. Of the two individuals he says were accused in the attack, he says one was in prison at the time and the other was at work.
“I just want something done,” Rachael Brister said. “Do I really need to worry about whether something is going to happen? We’re supposed to feel safe here.”
February 19, 2010
A Beverly man was beat up while walking home from the ParMar station on Monday night and his wife wants to know why no arrests have been made in the case.
37 year old Roger Brister was walking along Fifth Street in Beverly with his African American neighbor just after midnight when they ran across two individuals – one who they say appeared to be inebriated. The neighbor ran and one of the men attacked Brister, knocking him to the ground and kicking him repeatedly. The following day, Brister went to visit his family doctor as he was badly bruised. Brister’s wife says his jaws and ribs were swollen but he did not suffer any broken bones.
Brister says he knows exactly who attacked him because during the incident a name was repeatedly called out when a vehicle approached and tried to pick up the assailant. His wife suspects there has been no arrest because the man is from a prominent family.
“With that name is anything really going to happen?” Rachael Brister asked.
The Bristers suspect the attack was racially motivated because of a comment that was made.
“The beater yelled to Roger ‘You care for n*****s?’ and then jumped in a car and got away, leaving Roger all alone,” Rachael Brister said.
Washington County Sheriff Larry Mincks said on Friday that the incident is still under investigation. Of the two individuals he says were accused in the attack, he says one was in prison at the time and the other was at work.
“I just want something done,” Rachael Brister said. “Do I really need to worry about whether something is going to happen? We’re supposed to feel safe here.”
Washington County Sheriff's Office News Releases for Thursday 18 Feb 10
February 18, 2010
On 18 Feb 10 Courtney D. Colyer, age 28, 965 Lang Farm Road, Marietta, reported her live-in boyfriend arrived home intoxicated at 11 pm the previous evening and a confrontation occurred shortly thereafter. During the dispute, Ms. Colyer said her boyfriend broke her phone and alleged that that he shoved her against a wall. Ms. Colyer stated she did not fear for her safety during the incident and requested that her boyfriend stay somewhere else for the evening. Sgt. Hornbeck closed this case as unfounded and complied with Ms. Colyer’s request to transport her boyfriend to a friend’s residence.
The following suspects were processed into the Washington County Jail between Wednesday 17 Feb 10 and Thursday 18 Feb 10:
Bo Damian Ladeaux, age 20, 207A Rummer Road, Marietta, for failure to register a change of address as a registered sex offender, a felony. Ladeaux turned himself in to Lt. Gherke at the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and was processed into the Washington County Jail on 17 Feb 10 at 10:52 am.
Todd Richard Peggs, age 29, 17 ½ Brooklyn Avenue, Glenville, WV, for possession of drugs, possession of drug abuse instrument and for possession of drug paraphernalia, all misdemeanors. Peggs was arrested on Pike Street by Patrolman Thomas of the Marietta City Police Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on 18 Feb 10 at 4:53 am.
There are currently eighty-four men and fourteen women being housed in the Washington County Jail.
On 18 Feb 10 Courtney D. Colyer, age 28, 965 Lang Farm Road, Marietta, reported her live-in boyfriend arrived home intoxicated at 11 pm the previous evening and a confrontation occurred shortly thereafter. During the dispute, Ms. Colyer said her boyfriend broke her phone and alleged that that he shoved her against a wall. Ms. Colyer stated she did not fear for her safety during the incident and requested that her boyfriend stay somewhere else for the evening. Sgt. Hornbeck closed this case as unfounded and complied with Ms. Colyer’s request to transport her boyfriend to a friend’s residence.
The following suspects were processed into the Washington County Jail between Wednesday 17 Feb 10 and Thursday 18 Feb 10:
Bo Damian Ladeaux, age 20, 207A Rummer Road, Marietta, for failure to register a change of address as a registered sex offender, a felony. Ladeaux turned himself in to Lt. Gherke at the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and was processed into the Washington County Jail on 17 Feb 10 at 10:52 am.
Todd Richard Peggs, age 29, 17 ½ Brooklyn Avenue, Glenville, WV, for possession of drugs, possession of drug abuse instrument and for possession of drug paraphernalia, all misdemeanors. Peggs was arrested on Pike Street by Patrolman Thomas of the Marietta City Police Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on 18 Feb 10 at 4:53 am.
There are currently eighty-four men and fourteen women being housed in the Washington County Jail.
Johnson Files Petitions for Sixth District Race
February 18, 2010
Conservative Republican Bill Johnson today filed over 100 signatures with the Columbiana County Board of Elections.
Johnson and his team collected signatures from all 12 counties that make up the sixth district.
In filing, Johnson said that the time has come to return real leadership to Washington.
"President Obama and his Congressional allies like Charlie Wilson have gotten good at identifying problems, and even blaming them on someone else" Johnson said. "But I offer real leadership - the kind that finds and implements solutions."
Johnson said that his top priority will be creating jobs. In the 3+ years Wilson has served, average unemployment in the district has almost doubled.
"Small businesses face unfunded mandates, unfair competition and undue regulation," Johnson said. "We must find a way to reduce the burden so that business and industry can do what they do best - create jobs."
50 valid signatures are required for placement on the ballot. Petitions are filed in the largest county in the district, hence the filing in Columbiana County. The 6th district encompasses all or parts of 12 counties along the Ohio River from Mahoning to Scioto County.
Bill Johnson retired from the Air Force after a 27-year career and co-founded Johnson-Schley Management Group, Inc., an information technology (IT) consulting company. Later, he formed J2 Business Solutions, Inc., where he focused on providing executive level IT support as a contractor to the U.S. military. Since 2006, Johnson has served as Chief Information Officer of a global manufacturer serving the transportation industry. Johnson and his wife LeeAnn live with son Nathan in Poland, Ohio.
For more information visit the website at www.BillJohnsonLeads.com.
Conservative Republican Bill Johnson today filed over 100 signatures with the Columbiana County Board of Elections.
Johnson and his team collected signatures from all 12 counties that make up the sixth district.
In filing, Johnson said that the time has come to return real leadership to Washington.
"President Obama and his Congressional allies like Charlie Wilson have gotten good at identifying problems, and even blaming them on someone else" Johnson said. "But I offer real leadership - the kind that finds and implements solutions."
Johnson said that his top priority will be creating jobs. In the 3+ years Wilson has served, average unemployment in the district has almost doubled.
"Small businesses face unfunded mandates, unfair competition and undue regulation," Johnson said. "We must find a way to reduce the burden so that business and industry can do what they do best - create jobs."
50 valid signatures are required for placement on the ballot. Petitions are filed in the largest county in the district, hence the filing in Columbiana County. The 6th district encompasses all or parts of 12 counties along the Ohio River from Mahoning to Scioto County.
Bill Johnson retired from the Air Force after a 27-year career and co-founded Johnson-Schley Management Group, Inc., an information technology (IT) consulting company. Later, he formed J2 Business Solutions, Inc., where he focused on providing executive level IT support as a contractor to the U.S. military. Since 2006, Johnson has served as Chief Information Officer of a global manufacturer serving the transportation industry. Johnson and his wife LeeAnn live with son Nathan in Poland, Ohio.
For more information visit the website at www.BillJohnsonLeads.com.
Court Renovations Stalled Over HVAC System
by Kylie Smith
February 17, 2010
After years of division among city leaders, moratoriums brought by citizens and finally a court case mandating suitable accommodations for the municipal court, the process has once again been stalled – this time by city council over a decision about the appropriate HVAC system for the building.
Through two committee meetings of the whole little overall progress has been made by Marietta City Council in deciding whether to proceed with the already-approved HVAC system for the future municipal court building.
In last week’s meeting, it was decided that council would temporarily cease any decisions to move forward until city engineer Joe Tucker and Morrison Inc. representative David Haas could collaborate and further question KORDA directly about the validity of their energy study data, especially related to heating costs.
The decision to halt the process came after Tucker and project architect Ryan Ware addressed council concerning the accuracy of the study that they had approved over a month ago.
Tucker began by discussing the different phases that had lead to the rooftop system recommendation. After an executive study performed last July, Tucker had requested the project architects, M+A Architects, to begin their design incorporating a recommended Mitsubishi VRV system. After reviewing initial costs the architects informed Tucker that a rooftop unit would work better within the budget. After a side-by-side comparison between the original VRV system versus the rooftop unit, it was discovered that while the VRV unit would be more energy efficient and have lower maintenance costs, only the roof top system fit within budget constraints and gave the best payback return. In December, a third study was performed comparing the rooftop unit to four other HVAC systems, and confirming it to be the best long-term solution.
After concerns were raised by Haas in December, Tucker explained how he spent an additional six weeks plugging in calculations, reducing costs and coordinating between Ryan Ware, KORDA, and Haas in order to resolve any conflicting information.
“I went over and beyond to make sure that we’re getting the best information and a good report with good recommendations to move forward.” Tucker said.
Ware emphasized the need to publicly address the questions that have been raised about the energy study. Ware reiterated that in the beginning phases, more efficient systems were discussed yet ultimately rejected because of the higher initial costs and lower payback as compared to the rooftop unit.
“You can spend the extra money on initial costs but the payback is too long and it’s not a good investment. It’s sort of a gamble whether or not you’re going to see the return, and this is taxpayers money we‘re talking about.” Ware said.
Ware said his company stands behind KORDA’s recommendation.
“Developers consistently use this system for two reasons - low initial first costs and it’s an efficient system from a standpoint that they can make a return on their investment.” Ware said.
Haas remained incredulous with KORDA’s answers to more than twenty questions he submitted to the firm earlier this month. He repeatedly emphasized his disbelief with their calculations on peak heating load and their preference of using electric to heat versus a hot water reheat (boiler) system that he favors. While the boiler system may cost up to $100,000 more initially, Haas believes it would save money in the future.
“The numbers just don’t reconcile and if the budget could be squeezed a little bit more, I believe hot water reheat would be the way to go.” said Haas.
He also asked Ware to request KORDA review the same numbers he has questioned before, as well as to look again at the advantage boiler heat has against their recommended electric heat.
“We’ve looked into water reheat and it goes back to initial costs. We’ve run the numbers to find it’s not a good return on an investment. I can have them answer Mr. Haas’s questions. But again, peak load is peak load whether it’s this system or the other system, there are more efficient systems, but again that’s a peak, there’s an average and over the average daily temperatures, the rooftop unit with a VAV electric reheat is still showing you it’s the best return on your investment with operating costs and initial costs.” Ware said.
Council members Mike McCauley, Kathy Shively and Tom Vukovic expressed their disappointment with the hindrance being applied to the project.
“We already authorized this in January. There seems to be no way for reconciliation here. I want to know how far this is going to go.” Vukovic said.
McCauley firmly stated his desire to move on with the council’s initial decision.
“I want to proceed. I had questions for KORDA. All my questions have been answered and I have no problems with the system presented,” McCauley said.
Councilman Jon Grimm asserted his apprehension with proceeding.
“I believe there is a reasonable concern here and I appreciate the time taken into this inquiry. I was hoping that people would see the error, but if you don’t and we proceed, I will maintain that we are doing a disservice to the taxpayers of the future,” Grimm said.
Shively also expressed her opinion of the six-week stall created by the continuing discussion.
“I equate the delay to dollars lost. I equate the building sitting there, unusable, to dollars lost. I equate the current court system’s inefficiencies to dollars lost. So are we going to continue letting that money go down the drain?” Shively asked.
Councilman Andy Thompson acknowledged the “great work” being done by Ware and stated that in no way did he doubt KORDA’s “honesty and integrity”, but that he is simply trying to understand the discrepancy in calculations between Haas and KORDA.
“This is important and we do want to get this right.” Thompson said.
Council, in conjunction with Judge Janet Dyar-Welch, agreed to allow an adequate window of time requested by Tucker to submit an additional question not yet answered by KORDA, involving assumed measures of thermal resistance for the OBES building’s walls, floors, and roof. Ware also assured the group that he would convey any further questions to KORDA and present the answers to City Council “as soon as possible.”
February 17, 2010
After years of division among city leaders, moratoriums brought by citizens and finally a court case mandating suitable accommodations for the municipal court, the process has once again been stalled – this time by city council over a decision about the appropriate HVAC system for the building.
Through two committee meetings of the whole little overall progress has been made by Marietta City Council in deciding whether to proceed with the already-approved HVAC system for the future municipal court building.
In last week’s meeting, it was decided that council would temporarily cease any decisions to move forward until city engineer Joe Tucker and Morrison Inc. representative David Haas could collaborate and further question KORDA directly about the validity of their energy study data, especially related to heating costs.
The decision to halt the process came after Tucker and project architect Ryan Ware addressed council concerning the accuracy of the study that they had approved over a month ago.
Tucker began by discussing the different phases that had lead to the rooftop system recommendation. After an executive study performed last July, Tucker had requested the project architects, M+A Architects, to begin their design incorporating a recommended Mitsubishi VRV system. After reviewing initial costs the architects informed Tucker that a rooftop unit would work better within the budget. After a side-by-side comparison between the original VRV system versus the rooftop unit, it was discovered that while the VRV unit would be more energy efficient and have lower maintenance costs, only the roof top system fit within budget constraints and gave the best payback return. In December, a third study was performed comparing the rooftop unit to four other HVAC systems, and confirming it to be the best long-term solution.
After concerns were raised by Haas in December, Tucker explained how he spent an additional six weeks plugging in calculations, reducing costs and coordinating between Ryan Ware, KORDA, and Haas in order to resolve any conflicting information.
“I went over and beyond to make sure that we’re getting the best information and a good report with good recommendations to move forward.” Tucker said.
Ware emphasized the need to publicly address the questions that have been raised about the energy study. Ware reiterated that in the beginning phases, more efficient systems were discussed yet ultimately rejected because of the higher initial costs and lower payback as compared to the rooftop unit.
“You can spend the extra money on initial costs but the payback is too long and it’s not a good investment. It’s sort of a gamble whether or not you’re going to see the return, and this is taxpayers money we‘re talking about.” Ware said.
Ware said his company stands behind KORDA’s recommendation.
“Developers consistently use this system for two reasons - low initial first costs and it’s an efficient system from a standpoint that they can make a return on their investment.” Ware said.
Haas remained incredulous with KORDA’s answers to more than twenty questions he submitted to the firm earlier this month. He repeatedly emphasized his disbelief with their calculations on peak heating load and their preference of using electric to heat versus a hot water reheat (boiler) system that he favors. While the boiler system may cost up to $100,000 more initially, Haas believes it would save money in the future.
“The numbers just don’t reconcile and if the budget could be squeezed a little bit more, I believe hot water reheat would be the way to go.” said Haas.
He also asked Ware to request KORDA review the same numbers he has questioned before, as well as to look again at the advantage boiler heat has against their recommended electric heat.
“We’ve looked into water reheat and it goes back to initial costs. We’ve run the numbers to find it’s not a good return on an investment. I can have them answer Mr. Haas’s questions. But again, peak load is peak load whether it’s this system or the other system, there are more efficient systems, but again that’s a peak, there’s an average and over the average daily temperatures, the rooftop unit with a VAV electric reheat is still showing you it’s the best return on your investment with operating costs and initial costs.” Ware said.
Council members Mike McCauley, Kathy Shively and Tom Vukovic expressed their disappointment with the hindrance being applied to the project.
“We already authorized this in January. There seems to be no way for reconciliation here. I want to know how far this is going to go.” Vukovic said.
McCauley firmly stated his desire to move on with the council’s initial decision.
“I want to proceed. I had questions for KORDA. All my questions have been answered and I have no problems with the system presented,” McCauley said.
Councilman Jon Grimm asserted his apprehension with proceeding.
“I believe there is a reasonable concern here and I appreciate the time taken into this inquiry. I was hoping that people would see the error, but if you don’t and we proceed, I will maintain that we are doing a disservice to the taxpayers of the future,” Grimm said.
Shively also expressed her opinion of the six-week stall created by the continuing discussion.
“I equate the delay to dollars lost. I equate the building sitting there, unusable, to dollars lost. I equate the current court system’s inefficiencies to dollars lost. So are we going to continue letting that money go down the drain?” Shively asked.
Councilman Andy Thompson acknowledged the “great work” being done by Ware and stated that in no way did he doubt KORDA’s “honesty and integrity”, but that he is simply trying to understand the discrepancy in calculations between Haas and KORDA.
“This is important and we do want to get this right.” Thompson said.
Council, in conjunction with Judge Janet Dyar-Welch, agreed to allow an adequate window of time requested by Tucker to submit an additional question not yet answered by KORDA, involving assumed measures of thermal resistance for the OBES building’s walls, floors, and roof. Ware also assured the group that he would convey any further questions to KORDA and present the answers to City Council “as soon as possible.”
Commissioner's Race Takes Shape
by Callie Lyons
February 17, 2010
So far four individuals have declared their candidacy for Washington County Commissioner. Petitions for party candidates are due to the Board of Elections by Thursday at 4 pm.
As it stands now, three republicans will vie for the committee nomination to run against democrat Nate Wooley, former publisher of The Marietta Register. Wooley divested himself of Register Publishing prior to announcing his political candidacy.
Commissioner Sam Cook, who has held the office since 1998, will not run for the seat again when his term expires in December.
The three republicans in the race to date include Sidney Brackenridge, Tim Irvine, and Charles Richter – all of Little Hocking.
Richter made his announcement Saturday afternoon at the Gallery on Front Street.
“I’ve always been very active in politics and I got to the point where instead of just talking I feel it’s time for me to get involved,” Richter said.
With a professional background in economics and accounting, Richter has been looking for a job locally while driving to Columbus for work.
“I understand the economic trouble,” Richter said. “Jobs are few and far between.”
Brackenridge says he wants to contribute his experience in government and private business to benefit the county. For ten years, he was the treasurer for the Warren Local School Board and he has performed auditing work. He has been preparing for the likelihood that the seat would be open.
“I thought it was possible,” Brackenridge said. “I went to meetings and tried to learn a bit in case that happened.”
Irvine, owner of Irvine’s Camper Sales, is also entering the race in part because of Cook’s decision.
“I would not have run against Sam,” Irvine said. “I’ve been thinking about county office in recent years. I’ve been a township fiscal officer for, well, this is my twenty-third year. The timing seems good for me.”
Brackenridge and Irvine are friends who say they won’t be focusing on each other during the primary election season.
“I’m going to concentrate on my experience and go from there,” Irvine said.
Brackenridge agrees.
“I’ll be out talking and around the people,” Brackenridge said. “We’ll let people know who is running, let the people decide.”
Unless a candidate enters the race later this week, Wooley will not face a challenger for the democratic nomination in the May 4 primary election.
He says his decision to run was prompted by a desire to give his children a chance to stay put when they grow up so that they aren’t forced to leave the area to pursue good jobs.
“I think I can bring things to the table as an entrepreneur and as someone who has been keenly interested in following government for the past twenty years,” Wooley said.
Wooley sold his interest in Register Publishing last week and announced his candidacy for office this week. He said when he made the decision to pursue the county office, he decided he “could not ethically own a newspaper, run for office and hold an office”.
February 17, 2010
So far four individuals have declared their candidacy for Washington County Commissioner. Petitions for party candidates are due to the Board of Elections by Thursday at 4 pm.
As it stands now, three republicans will vie for the committee nomination to run against democrat Nate Wooley, former publisher of The Marietta Register. Wooley divested himself of Register Publishing prior to announcing his political candidacy.
Commissioner Sam Cook, who has held the office since 1998, will not run for the seat again when his term expires in December.
The three republicans in the race to date include Sidney Brackenridge, Tim Irvine, and Charles Richter – all of Little Hocking.
Richter made his announcement Saturday afternoon at the Gallery on Front Street.
“I’ve always been very active in politics and I got to the point where instead of just talking I feel it’s time for me to get involved,” Richter said.
With a professional background in economics and accounting, Richter has been looking for a job locally while driving to Columbus for work.
“I understand the economic trouble,” Richter said. “Jobs are few and far between.”
Brackenridge says he wants to contribute his experience in government and private business to benefit the county. For ten years, he was the treasurer for the Warren Local School Board and he has performed auditing work. He has been preparing for the likelihood that the seat would be open.
“I thought it was possible,” Brackenridge said. “I went to meetings and tried to learn a bit in case that happened.”
Irvine, owner of Irvine’s Camper Sales, is also entering the race in part because of Cook’s decision.
“I would not have run against Sam,” Irvine said. “I’ve been thinking about county office in recent years. I’ve been a township fiscal officer for, well, this is my twenty-third year. The timing seems good for me.”
Brackenridge and Irvine are friends who say they won’t be focusing on each other during the primary election season.
“I’m going to concentrate on my experience and go from there,” Irvine said.
Brackenridge agrees.
“I’ll be out talking and around the people,” Brackenridge said. “We’ll let people know who is running, let the people decide.”
Unless a candidate enters the race later this week, Wooley will not face a challenger for the democratic nomination in the May 4 primary election.
He says his decision to run was prompted by a desire to give his children a chance to stay put when they grow up so that they aren’t forced to leave the area to pursue good jobs.
“I think I can bring things to the table as an entrepreneur and as someone who has been keenly interested in following government for the past twenty years,” Wooley said.
Wooley sold his interest in Register Publishing last week and announced his candidacy for office this week. He said when he made the decision to pursue the county office, he decided he “could not ethically own a newspaper, run for office and hold an office”.
Chamber Celebrates Business Community at Annual Dinner
by Kylie Smith
February 17, 2010
Twenty-ten marks an exceptional milestone for the Marietta Area Chamber of Commerce - the 95th anniversary of their Annual Dinner. On March 8, the largest business gathering in all of the Mid Ohio Valley will commence in Marietta College’s Dyson Baudo Recreation Center. With nearly 600 business members, the Chamber will put on what is also one of the largest dinners throughout the entire state.
The event will begin at 5 pm with a social hour, in which guests are welcomed by MACC Ambassadors and escorted to their seats. During this time, patrons of the event mix and mingle over wine and appetizers. The social hour is an important communication time - an opportunity to newly network with local service and businesspersons or a time to reconnect between long-time friends in the commerce community.
Dinner will be served at 6:30 pm. The menu was specially prepared with the culinary talents of Chef Walter, director of Chartwells, Marietta College’s premiere catering service. Chartwells promotes a “green” focus by implementing practices that minimize impact on the environment. They are also dedicated to being community-oriented by including local purchasing whenever possible. The evening’s cuisine will begin with a mixed greens salad with grilled vegetables and marinated tomatoes. Next, the main entrée will consist of a mushroom and gouda-stuffed chicken, herb jus lie, smashed potatoes, and green beans with garlic and olive oil, accompanied by a dinner roll. A white and dark chocolate mousse parfait will conclude the meal.
After dinner is served, the “passing of the gavel” will occur, inaugurating a new Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Chamber.
Next, the keynote speaker, comedienne Kay Frances, will give what is sure to be a hilarious and memorable presentation on the importance of stress management and the healing powers of laughter. “America’s funniest stress management specialist” and an Ohio native, Kay has performed in New York City’s top comedy clubs and appeared on television networks Lifetime and NBC.
Past speakers have included famous names such as: Woody Hayes (1974), Hugh Downs (1975), Rocky Blier (1981), David Brinkley (1983), G. Gordon Liddy (1986), Roger Staubach (1991), and Archie Griffin (2000).
Last but not least is the awards ceremony. The four awards presented each year include the Gabe Zide Citizen of the Year, Washington County Council of the Cooperative Agricultural Award, Zonta Elizabeth Hadler Woman of the Year, and the MACC Business Leader of the Year.
Teri Ann Zide, of Teri Ann’s, said that while her favorite part of going to the annual dinners is “seeing all of the local community”, her favorite memories of the dinners are the awards. “They’re exciting to see and always a fun part of the evening,” Zide said.
The Citizen of the Year is selected by a committee made up of one member from each of the local service organizations ( e.g. Lions, Kiwanis, Civitan and Rotary). It recognizes a citizen who manifests unusual service to the community of Marietta (without monetary gain), willingness to help others, and demonstrates an unselfish attitude toward life.
Steve Medley, former owner of Cole’s Tire & Supply and active volunteer with the Boys & Girls Club and Marietta Noon Lions, was the recipient of this award in 2008. Medley views this honor as still one of his favorite parts of the annual dinner. “(The award) was far beyond what I ever expected. It’s important to help others and I’m thankful to still have the opportunity to give back to the community.” Medley said.
The Agricultural Award is selected by the Washington County Council of the Cooperative, as well as past honorees.
Ken Shilling, of Washington Electric, shared the traits looked for in the winner of this award. “They must be or have been a long-term farmer or an agro-businessperson in the community. We want them to be an outstanding leader with commitment to operating their business as well as a superb willingness to improve agriculture in our community, with success in their agricultural endeavors.” Shilling said.
The Elizabeth Hadler Woman of the Year is chosen by a committee of local Zonta International members. Zonta, a global organization of executives and professionals, chooses the recipient in regard to their work in advancing the status of women, especially in the areas of education, leadership and youth development through their time served in community service and advocacy.
Cathy Rees, of Washington-Morgan Community Action and this year’s Ambassador Chairperson, proclaims the awards ceremony as the most important part of the dinner and recalls one of her favorite moments. “When Karen Kumpf, of Harvest of Hope, won last year’s Zonta Woman of the Year, I was so thrilled because she is very near to my heart. It’s exciting when its people you care about and know.” Rees said.
The final awards presented are the MACC Business Leader of the Year and the New Chamber Member of the Year. Business Leader of the Year was started in 1986 by the Chamber Executive Board and looks for not only one successful in their own business, but who also promotes and advocates other area businesses. Criteria include civic activities that promote or enhance our community, volunteering a mentor service to other struggling businesses, communication skills in written or oral speeches, as well as active participation in local business organizations.
David Smith, of Brutus & Company BBQ, recalled his favorite annual dinner moment from the 2006 awards ceremony. “When Ken and Penny Weeks (Discount Signs & Awnings) were presented with the New Chamber Member of the Year, it was gratifying seeing two people who have worked so hard for the business community being rewarded for their efforts.” Smith said.
Larry Hawn, of Biehl-Hawn Insurance and member of the Marietta Noon Lions, served as a past Chairman of the Board for the Chamber and has always been a distinguished supporter of the annual dinner.
“The part I like (about the dinners) is that the community is coming together to celebrate our town. Five hundred to six hundred people every year, I was even there when it was up to a thousand people! We can get all dressed up, interact and applaud our community.” Hawn said.
Hawn also shared some of his favorite memories from past dinners, “The people I’ve met have been amazing - speakers like Archie Griffin (as well as) comedians and magicians. It always makes for an evening of real entertainment.” Hawn said.
Tickets cost $45 a person or $360 for a table of eight.
For more information or to purchase tickets, call 740-373-5176 or email info@mariettachamber.com.
February 17, 2010
Twenty-ten marks an exceptional milestone for the Marietta Area Chamber of Commerce - the 95th anniversary of their Annual Dinner. On March 8, the largest business gathering in all of the Mid Ohio Valley will commence in Marietta College’s Dyson Baudo Recreation Center. With nearly 600 business members, the Chamber will put on what is also one of the largest dinners throughout the entire state.
The event will begin at 5 pm with a social hour, in which guests are welcomed by MACC Ambassadors and escorted to their seats. During this time, patrons of the event mix and mingle over wine and appetizers. The social hour is an important communication time - an opportunity to newly network with local service and businesspersons or a time to reconnect between long-time friends in the commerce community.
Dinner will be served at 6:30 pm. The menu was specially prepared with the culinary talents of Chef Walter, director of Chartwells, Marietta College’s premiere catering service. Chartwells promotes a “green” focus by implementing practices that minimize impact on the environment. They are also dedicated to being community-oriented by including local purchasing whenever possible. The evening’s cuisine will begin with a mixed greens salad with grilled vegetables and marinated tomatoes. Next, the main entrée will consist of a mushroom and gouda-stuffed chicken, herb jus lie, smashed potatoes, and green beans with garlic and olive oil, accompanied by a dinner roll. A white and dark chocolate mousse parfait will conclude the meal.
After dinner is served, the “passing of the gavel” will occur, inaugurating a new Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Chamber.
Next, the keynote speaker, comedienne Kay Frances, will give what is sure to be a hilarious and memorable presentation on the importance of stress management and the healing powers of laughter. “America’s funniest stress management specialist” and an Ohio native, Kay has performed in New York City’s top comedy clubs and appeared on television networks Lifetime and NBC.
Past speakers have included famous names such as: Woody Hayes (1974), Hugh Downs (1975), Rocky Blier (1981), David Brinkley (1983), G. Gordon Liddy (1986), Roger Staubach (1991), and Archie Griffin (2000).
Last but not least is the awards ceremony. The four awards presented each year include the Gabe Zide Citizen of the Year, Washington County Council of the Cooperative Agricultural Award, Zonta Elizabeth Hadler Woman of the Year, and the MACC Business Leader of the Year.
Teri Ann Zide, of Teri Ann’s, said that while her favorite part of going to the annual dinners is “seeing all of the local community”, her favorite memories of the dinners are the awards. “They’re exciting to see and always a fun part of the evening,” Zide said.
The Citizen of the Year is selected by a committee made up of one member from each of the local service organizations ( e.g. Lions, Kiwanis, Civitan and Rotary). It recognizes a citizen who manifests unusual service to the community of Marietta (without monetary gain), willingness to help others, and demonstrates an unselfish attitude toward life.
Steve Medley, former owner of Cole’s Tire & Supply and active volunteer with the Boys & Girls Club and Marietta Noon Lions, was the recipient of this award in 2008. Medley views this honor as still one of his favorite parts of the annual dinner. “(The award) was far beyond what I ever expected. It’s important to help others and I’m thankful to still have the opportunity to give back to the community.” Medley said.
The Agricultural Award is selected by the Washington County Council of the Cooperative, as well as past honorees.
Ken Shilling, of Washington Electric, shared the traits looked for in the winner of this award. “They must be or have been a long-term farmer or an agro-businessperson in the community. We want them to be an outstanding leader with commitment to operating their business as well as a superb willingness to improve agriculture in our community, with success in their agricultural endeavors.” Shilling said.
The Elizabeth Hadler Woman of the Year is chosen by a committee of local Zonta International members. Zonta, a global organization of executives and professionals, chooses the recipient in regard to their work in advancing the status of women, especially in the areas of education, leadership and youth development through their time served in community service and advocacy.
Cathy Rees, of Washington-Morgan Community Action and this year’s Ambassador Chairperson, proclaims the awards ceremony as the most important part of the dinner and recalls one of her favorite moments. “When Karen Kumpf, of Harvest of Hope, won last year’s Zonta Woman of the Year, I was so thrilled because she is very near to my heart. It’s exciting when its people you care about and know.” Rees said.
The final awards presented are the MACC Business Leader of the Year and the New Chamber Member of the Year. Business Leader of the Year was started in 1986 by the Chamber Executive Board and looks for not only one successful in their own business, but who also promotes and advocates other area businesses. Criteria include civic activities that promote or enhance our community, volunteering a mentor service to other struggling businesses, communication skills in written or oral speeches, as well as active participation in local business organizations.
David Smith, of Brutus & Company BBQ, recalled his favorite annual dinner moment from the 2006 awards ceremony. “When Ken and Penny Weeks (Discount Signs & Awnings) were presented with the New Chamber Member of the Year, it was gratifying seeing two people who have worked so hard for the business community being rewarded for their efforts.” Smith said.
Larry Hawn, of Biehl-Hawn Insurance and member of the Marietta Noon Lions, served as a past Chairman of the Board for the Chamber and has always been a distinguished supporter of the annual dinner.
“The part I like (about the dinners) is that the community is coming together to celebrate our town. Five hundred to six hundred people every year, I was even there when it was up to a thousand people! We can get all dressed up, interact and applaud our community.” Hawn said.
Hawn also shared some of his favorite memories from past dinners, “The people I’ve met have been amazing - speakers like Archie Griffin (as well as) comedians and magicians. It always makes for an evening of real entertainment.” Hawn said.
Tickets cost $45 a person or $360 for a table of eight.
For more information or to purchase tickets, call 740-373-5176 or email info@mariettachamber.com.
Wilson Faces Competition for Congressional Seat
by Callie Lyons
February 17, 2010
Conservative republican Bill Johnson of Poland announced his candidacy for the US House of Representatives Sixth District – a seat currently held by democrat Congressman Charlie Wilson.
Wilson is also facing opposition from within his own party with Jim Renner of North Benton filing a petition to run against the incumbent in May’s primary.
Renner says he is running because the party has lost its direction and its will to right it.
“We need to give the people back their voice and bring back fiscal responsibility,” Renner said in a statement released Tuesday by his campaign. “If you haven’t seen me yet, chances are you will as I make the rounds through the district, knocking on doors, introducing myself.”
Renner is an independent business owner and former president of Habitat for Humanity in Portage County.
Johnson is a retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel and an entrepreneur who says he decided to run because he thinks the character of the nation is under attack.
“I believe we need desperately to take conservative leadership back to Washington,” Johnson said. “Charlie Wilson votes with Nancy Pelosi’s liberal agenda 97.8 percent of the time and he tries to qualify himself as a moderate.”
Johnson made his announcement at Magnum Magnetics in Marietta last Thursday.
“I’ve spoken to a number of tea party and 9-12 groups and I speak to anybody who wants to listen,” Johnson said. “I’m not a politician. I’m an American. I’m a leader.”
He says Americans are sick and tired of politicians.
“Over the last year we’ve seen our financial institutions nationalized, we’ve seen our automotive industry essentially nationalized,” Johnson said. “They are heavy on the trail of health care. They are also on the trail of our energy industry. Those are things the federal government is not designed to do.”
Wilson is expected to tour three area manufacturing facilities Wednesday in what he calls an opportunity to see and hear firsthand the challenges that exist in the current economic climate.
"I look forward to touring the Thermo Fisher Scientific Plant, the Solvay Advanced Polymers Plant, and Farrar Industries," Wilson said. "Thermo Fisher is in the process of adding more than 100 jobs and it will be exciting to go and share in that good news with the workers there."
February 17, 2010
Conservative republican Bill Johnson of Poland announced his candidacy for the US House of Representatives Sixth District – a seat currently held by democrat Congressman Charlie Wilson.
Wilson is also facing opposition from within his own party with Jim Renner of North Benton filing a petition to run against the incumbent in May’s primary.
Renner says he is running because the party has lost its direction and its will to right it.
“We need to give the people back their voice and bring back fiscal responsibility,” Renner said in a statement released Tuesday by his campaign. “If you haven’t seen me yet, chances are you will as I make the rounds through the district, knocking on doors, introducing myself.”
Renner is an independent business owner and former president of Habitat for Humanity in Portage County.
Johnson is a retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel and an entrepreneur who says he decided to run because he thinks the character of the nation is under attack.
“I believe we need desperately to take conservative leadership back to Washington,” Johnson said. “Charlie Wilson votes with Nancy Pelosi’s liberal agenda 97.8 percent of the time and he tries to qualify himself as a moderate.”
Johnson made his announcement at Magnum Magnetics in Marietta last Thursday.
“I’ve spoken to a number of tea party and 9-12 groups and I speak to anybody who wants to listen,” Johnson said. “I’m not a politician. I’m an American. I’m a leader.”
He says Americans are sick and tired of politicians.
“Over the last year we’ve seen our financial institutions nationalized, we’ve seen our automotive industry essentially nationalized,” Johnson said. “They are heavy on the trail of health care. They are also on the trail of our energy industry. Those are things the federal government is not designed to do.”
Wilson is expected to tour three area manufacturing facilities Wednesday in what he calls an opportunity to see and hear firsthand the challenges that exist in the current economic climate.
"I look forward to touring the Thermo Fisher Scientific Plant, the Solvay Advanced Polymers Plant, and Farrar Industries," Wilson said. "Thermo Fisher is in the process of adding more than 100 jobs and it will be exciting to go and share in that good news with the workers there."
Blues Competition Takes Center Stage
by Jessica Crossfield
February 17, 2010
Blues lovers will not want to miss this year’s Annual River City Ohio Blues Competition. This year marks the 18th anniversary and 17 blues bands and solo/duo acts will take the stage in downtown Marietta.
These talented artists come from all over, including Ohio, Indiana, Michigan and Massachusetts. Through this festival, these musicians are hoping to win their chance to attend the International Blues Challenge in Memphis and gain the sponsorship of the local Blues, Jazz & Folk Music Society here in Marietta.
"Even if they don't win in Memphis, they can gain valuable exposure to record label A&R representatives and blues music industry professionals and festival promoters capable of providing real career advancement for a serious blues musician," said John Gifford, Competition Director and stage manager. "There are no losers in Memphis, or here in Marietta, for that matter," he said. "Just like anything else, it's what you make of it, how you make it work for you."
The 2-day event begins on Friday evening and runs all weekend. On Friday, February 19th at 8 p.m., six blues acts will compete in the first preliminary round. Out of those six, two will continue on to compete in the finals on Saturday. Then, at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday afternoon, 11 more blues acts will compete in the second preliminary round. Out of those 11, four will move on to the finals. The finals begin at 8 p.m. on Saturday with the six top competitors from the weekend in a competition to see who takes home the cash prizes and earns the Blues, Jazz & Folk Music Society sponsorship to the International Blues Challenge in Memphis in 2011.
"It's all a huge music weekend in Marietta – one of the year's biggest weekends of music, and a bargain for blues fans. No where else can you see 2-days of music of this quality up to 17 different acts, for such a low price," said Gifford.
A Weekend pass badge gets you into all shows and is $25 for Blues, Jazz & Folk Music Society members and $40 for non-members. Friday Night is $5 for members and $10 for non-members. Saturday Afternoon is $10 for members and $15 for non-members. Saturday Evening is $15 for members and $20 for non-members.
February 17, 2010
Blues lovers will not want to miss this year’s Annual River City Ohio Blues Competition. This year marks the 18th anniversary and 17 blues bands and solo/duo acts will take the stage in downtown Marietta.
These talented artists come from all over, including Ohio, Indiana, Michigan and Massachusetts. Through this festival, these musicians are hoping to win their chance to attend the International Blues Challenge in Memphis and gain the sponsorship of the local Blues, Jazz & Folk Music Society here in Marietta.
"Even if they don't win in Memphis, they can gain valuable exposure to record label A&R representatives and blues music industry professionals and festival promoters capable of providing real career advancement for a serious blues musician," said John Gifford, Competition Director and stage manager. "There are no losers in Memphis, or here in Marietta, for that matter," he said. "Just like anything else, it's what you make of it, how you make it work for you."
The 2-day event begins on Friday evening and runs all weekend. On Friday, February 19th at 8 p.m., six blues acts will compete in the first preliminary round. Out of those six, two will continue on to compete in the finals on Saturday. Then, at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday afternoon, 11 more blues acts will compete in the second preliminary round. Out of those 11, four will move on to the finals. The finals begin at 8 p.m. on Saturday with the six top competitors from the weekend in a competition to see who takes home the cash prizes and earns the Blues, Jazz & Folk Music Society sponsorship to the International Blues Challenge in Memphis in 2011.
"It's all a huge music weekend in Marietta – one of the year's biggest weekends of music, and a bargain for blues fans. No where else can you see 2-days of music of this quality up to 17 different acts, for such a low price," said Gifford.
A Weekend pass badge gets you into all shows and is $25 for Blues, Jazz & Folk Music Society members and $40 for non-members. Friday Night is $5 for members and $10 for non-members. Saturday Afternoon is $10 for members and $15 for non-members. Saturday Evening is $15 for members and $20 for non-members.
The Search for Delicious: Just Loafing Around
by Agatha Crusty
February 17, 2010
When told that the peasants of France were rioting because inadequate grain harvests had created a shortage of bread, Queen Marie Antoinette was reported to have said “Let them eat cake.” Whether the Queen was clueless about the major role bread played in the common diet or whether her comments illustrated the contempt of the aristocracy for the lower classes didn’t really make a difference for Marie in the end. Her meeting with Madame Guillotine was brief and to the point.
For a food that has been a staple in almost every civilization, bread has sometimes had a checkered reputation. Over the centuries, while meat was a rare treat and many vegetables were looked upon with suspicion, bread made from roughly ground grain such as barley or rye was the basic component of every meal. As technology and agricultural practices improved the growing, harvesting, and refining of grain, the taste for bread also changed from the coarse loaves of the past to lighter loaves made from refined wheat along with fats and other additives. Bread was so important to the English diet during the 18th and 19th centuries that the government set the weight and price for a loaf. When this price fixing policy was abolished, bakers were accused of adding alum, plaster of Paris, pipe clay, and powdered flint to bulk up their breads. Food cranks reacted by raising an alarm about the unwholesomeness of bread in general, but there was little evidence to support many of the accusations and bread remained a popular part of the diet.
Today we still have an issue with bread. As Julia Child said, “How can a nation be great if its bread tastes like Kleenex?” Agatha Crusty is here to help with that dilemma. As usual, my focus is on foods produced and grown locally, and Hogue Wild Breads is the answer to the question of where to find wholesome, hand-made breads that will become a staple on your table.
Hogue Wild Breads is the brain-child of Garry Hogue. The breads, which started out as an occasional addition to his produce offerings at the market in 2005, have become the star attraction surpassing the 12,000 loaf mark in the summer of 2009. What is the key to Garry’s success? Flavor—and lots of it. He makes over 30 varieties of French baguette as well as salt-rising bread, ciabatta, and challah at prices which start at $3. Garry works in seasonal fresh produce such as apples and pumpkins and is always experimenting with new combinations, many in response to his customers’ needs. For example, many people have asked for non-gluten products, and Garry is looking for sources of ingredients and ways to adapt his breads to meet that demand. Garry’s stand was bustling the day Agatha Crusty visited, and one customer commented that his breads are “always fresh.”
The taste testing panel this month sampled the Parmesan-Pepper, Lemon, and Chili baguettes. Our first test loaf was Lemon and it was a unanimous winner. Made with fresh lemon juice and zest, the loaf had a pleasing lemon flavor that was, surprisingly, not sweet. The bread was delicious when just torn from the baguette, but it was utterly sublime toasted and slathered with butter. A most definite “Do Again.” The testing panel could see many uses for this bread such as French toast or in bread pudding.
Our next baguette to sample was the Parmesan-Pepper which is one of Garry’s best sellers. This, too, was judged as a definite “Do Again” by each of the tasters. The bread as it came from the wrapper was fragrant with the aroma of parmesan, and the taste was a pleasing blend of the mellow cheese and the zing of pepper. It was terrific dipped in a flavored olive oil as an appetizer. Agatha Crusty’s only wish is that it came in a sandwich-size loaf to use for making Panini—just imagine fresh mozzarella with tomato and basil straight from the garden tucked between two slice of this bread and grilled—to die for.
The Chili baguette is a new addition to Garry’s repertoire. Made with many of the same ingredients in a bowl of good chili (sans the meat) this bread had a complex flavor of tomato, cumin, and smoked chilies. The loaf had a beautiful orange color and a hearty texture and would be the perfect accompaniment to a southwestern buffet. You could also split it lengthwise, rub with flavored oil, and grill lightly to serve in place of traditional garlic bread.
You can purchase Hogue Wild Breads at the River City Farmers Market in Marietta year round and at the Cambridge Farmers Market during the summer. Have a special request? You can contact Garry at 896-2314. He’s always happy to talk bread.
February 17, 2010
When told that the peasants of France were rioting because inadequate grain harvests had created a shortage of bread, Queen Marie Antoinette was reported to have said “Let them eat cake.” Whether the Queen was clueless about the major role bread played in the common diet or whether her comments illustrated the contempt of the aristocracy for the lower classes didn’t really make a difference for Marie in the end. Her meeting with Madame Guillotine was brief and to the point.
For a food that has been a staple in almost every civilization, bread has sometimes had a checkered reputation. Over the centuries, while meat was a rare treat and many vegetables were looked upon with suspicion, bread made from roughly ground grain such as barley or rye was the basic component of every meal. As technology and agricultural practices improved the growing, harvesting, and refining of grain, the taste for bread also changed from the coarse loaves of the past to lighter loaves made from refined wheat along with fats and other additives. Bread was so important to the English diet during the 18th and 19th centuries that the government set the weight and price for a loaf. When this price fixing policy was abolished, bakers were accused of adding alum, plaster of Paris, pipe clay, and powdered flint to bulk up their breads. Food cranks reacted by raising an alarm about the unwholesomeness of bread in general, but there was little evidence to support many of the accusations and bread remained a popular part of the diet.
Today we still have an issue with bread. As Julia Child said, “How can a nation be great if its bread tastes like Kleenex?” Agatha Crusty is here to help with that dilemma. As usual, my focus is on foods produced and grown locally, and Hogue Wild Breads is the answer to the question of where to find wholesome, hand-made breads that will become a staple on your table.
Hogue Wild Breads is the brain-child of Garry Hogue. The breads, which started out as an occasional addition to his produce offerings at the market in 2005, have become the star attraction surpassing the 12,000 loaf mark in the summer of 2009. What is the key to Garry’s success? Flavor—and lots of it. He makes over 30 varieties of French baguette as well as salt-rising bread, ciabatta, and challah at prices which start at $3. Garry works in seasonal fresh produce such as apples and pumpkins and is always experimenting with new combinations, many in response to his customers’ needs. For example, many people have asked for non-gluten products, and Garry is looking for sources of ingredients and ways to adapt his breads to meet that demand. Garry’s stand was bustling the day Agatha Crusty visited, and one customer commented that his breads are “always fresh.”
The taste testing panel this month sampled the Parmesan-Pepper, Lemon, and Chili baguettes. Our first test loaf was Lemon and it was a unanimous winner. Made with fresh lemon juice and zest, the loaf had a pleasing lemon flavor that was, surprisingly, not sweet. The bread was delicious when just torn from the baguette, but it was utterly sublime toasted and slathered with butter. A most definite “Do Again.” The testing panel could see many uses for this bread such as French toast or in bread pudding.
Our next baguette to sample was the Parmesan-Pepper which is one of Garry’s best sellers. This, too, was judged as a definite “Do Again” by each of the tasters. The bread as it came from the wrapper was fragrant with the aroma of parmesan, and the taste was a pleasing blend of the mellow cheese and the zing of pepper. It was terrific dipped in a flavored olive oil as an appetizer. Agatha Crusty’s only wish is that it came in a sandwich-size loaf to use for making Panini—just imagine fresh mozzarella with tomato and basil straight from the garden tucked between two slice of this bread and grilled—to die for.
The Chili baguette is a new addition to Garry’s repertoire. Made with many of the same ingredients in a bowl of good chili (sans the meat) this bread had a complex flavor of tomato, cumin, and smoked chilies. The loaf had a beautiful orange color and a hearty texture and would be the perfect accompaniment to a southwestern buffet. You could also split it lengthwise, rub with flavored oil, and grill lightly to serve in place of traditional garlic bread.
You can purchase Hogue Wild Breads at the River City Farmers Market in Marietta year round and at the Cambridge Farmers Market during the summer. Have a special request? You can contact Garry at 896-2314. He’s always happy to talk bread.
Editorial: Under New Management
February 17, 2010
Last week the leadership at the Marietta Register changed when Connie Mayle of Marietta acquired the controlling shares in parent company Register Publishing from Nate Wooley, who has decided to pursue an elected office.
Mayle is now the publisher of the Register and A Woman’s Voice.
The board of trustees affirmed that the publication will maintain its editorial independence and will continue to strive to be a voice for the community. The company is owned by a group of local investors who believe news is best when it’s autonomous and free.
The Marietta Register is supported by its loyal advertisers.
In the coming weeks, you’re sure to notice some change and growth. Some familiar faces will be returning to our pages and we’ll be trying out some new ideas. As always, the suggestions of our readers are wanted and highly valued. Email Connie at cmayle@mariettaregister.com.
Last week the leadership at the Marietta Register changed when Connie Mayle of Marietta acquired the controlling shares in parent company Register Publishing from Nate Wooley, who has decided to pursue an elected office.
Mayle is now the publisher of the Register and A Woman’s Voice.
The board of trustees affirmed that the publication will maintain its editorial independence and will continue to strive to be a voice for the community. The company is owned by a group of local investors who believe news is best when it’s autonomous and free.
The Marietta Register is supported by its loyal advertisers.
In the coming weeks, you’re sure to notice some change and growth. Some familiar faces will be returning to our pages and we’ll be trying out some new ideas. As always, the suggestions of our readers are wanted and highly valued. Email Connie at cmayle@mariettaregister.com.
Opinion: Current Decisions Impact the Long-term Welfare of City Finances
by Jon Grimm, Third Ward Councilman
February 17, 2010
Currently there is an issue before City Council that is causing some debate. I’d like to take this opportunity to detail my views because I believe that the impact on the city’s future financial situation could be significant.
One of the first actions taken in the new term of City Council was to choose an HVAC system for the Municipal Court. As a tool to aid us in that decision, we commissioned an energy model that compared five different systems to determine an overall life cycle cost. In the meeting in which the final decision was made, the city engineer pointed out that he had some minor concerns with the results of the model but that he had made some adjustments to compensate for his concerns. Using the adjusted report, the City Engineer recommended the Packaged Roof Top, Variable Air Volume system (VAV) using electric resistance heat as the system with the lowest life cycle cost. Based on the city Engineer’s recommendation, City Council elected to proceed with the VAV system.
A few weeks later a constituent questioned the energy costs represented in the report that we used to make our decision. As a result of that conversation, I looked back at the report and consulted local HVAC expert David Haas of Morrison Inc. to see if these concerns had merit. After a basic review of the report, Mr. Haas indicated that, in his opinion, the energy costs for heating and cooling were grossly understated. Further it was his opinion that the error would significantly change the life cycle cost and therefore our decision. Given this information, I felt it was prudent to re-examine our decision and brought it back to Council for further discussion.
As design for the Municipal Court is in its final stages I felt that time was of the essence, so I called a meeting of a Committee-of-the-Whole to bring these concerns to light. Discussions in the meeting surrounded the question of the heating cost represented for the chosen VAV system. It was determined that there was enough uncertainty to ask the firm who generated the report of clarify their results so that the difference in energy cost numbers could be reconciled.
In a follow-up meeting, we received what amounted to a defense of the report rather that a justification of its numbers. It was asserted that the costs had to be correct because the model used was very sophisticated and the disputes were just “rule of thumb” calculations. Some in the meeting wanted to simply continue with the VAV system, blindly accepting the report. They contend the much lower initial cost of the VAV system overrides it’s much more expensive operating costs.
I’d like to put in perspective my hesitance to blindly move forward without justification of the energy cost. The report in question contends the heating and cooling cost to be approximately $10,000 while Mr. Haas’ estimate is closer to $30,000. This difference is significant because, after simple payback, it represents a waste of hundreds of thousands of dollars over the life of the system. I am not alone in my concerns. There have been concerns expressed as far back as September by not only manufacturers but also the city engineer and the engineering firm we contracted to do an energy study for our city buildings including the former OBES building.
I believe it would be short sighted to overlook the high operating cost of the VAV system in favor of the short term benefit of a low initial cost, particularly given the fact that the operating cost will come directly from an already belabored General Fund. This is not the action we should take if we are truly concerned about the health of our General Fund.
February 17, 2010
Currently there is an issue before City Council that is causing some debate. I’d like to take this opportunity to detail my views because I believe that the impact on the city’s future financial situation could be significant.
One of the first actions taken in the new term of City Council was to choose an HVAC system for the Municipal Court. As a tool to aid us in that decision, we commissioned an energy model that compared five different systems to determine an overall life cycle cost. In the meeting in which the final decision was made, the city engineer pointed out that he had some minor concerns with the results of the model but that he had made some adjustments to compensate for his concerns. Using the adjusted report, the City Engineer recommended the Packaged Roof Top, Variable Air Volume system (VAV) using electric resistance heat as the system with the lowest life cycle cost. Based on the city Engineer’s recommendation, City Council elected to proceed with the VAV system.
A few weeks later a constituent questioned the energy costs represented in the report that we used to make our decision. As a result of that conversation, I looked back at the report and consulted local HVAC expert David Haas of Morrison Inc. to see if these concerns had merit. After a basic review of the report, Mr. Haas indicated that, in his opinion, the energy costs for heating and cooling were grossly understated. Further it was his opinion that the error would significantly change the life cycle cost and therefore our decision. Given this information, I felt it was prudent to re-examine our decision and brought it back to Council for further discussion.
As design for the Municipal Court is in its final stages I felt that time was of the essence, so I called a meeting of a Committee-of-the-Whole to bring these concerns to light. Discussions in the meeting surrounded the question of the heating cost represented for the chosen VAV system. It was determined that there was enough uncertainty to ask the firm who generated the report of clarify their results so that the difference in energy cost numbers could be reconciled.
In a follow-up meeting, we received what amounted to a defense of the report rather that a justification of its numbers. It was asserted that the costs had to be correct because the model used was very sophisticated and the disputes were just “rule of thumb” calculations. Some in the meeting wanted to simply continue with the VAV system, blindly accepting the report. They contend the much lower initial cost of the VAV system overrides it’s much more expensive operating costs.
I’d like to put in perspective my hesitance to blindly move forward without justification of the energy cost. The report in question contends the heating and cooling cost to be approximately $10,000 while Mr. Haas’ estimate is closer to $30,000. This difference is significant because, after simple payback, it represents a waste of hundreds of thousands of dollars over the life of the system. I am not alone in my concerns. There have been concerns expressed as far back as September by not only manufacturers but also the city engineer and the engineering firm we contracted to do an energy study for our city buildings including the former OBES building.
I believe it would be short sighted to overlook the high operating cost of the VAV system in favor of the short term benefit of a low initial cost, particularly given the fact that the operating cost will come directly from an already belabored General Fund. This is not the action we should take if we are truly concerned about the health of our General Fund.
Opinion: School Board Explains Goals
February 17, 2010
Now that the Board of Education for the Marietta City School district is five members strong, we are working diligently towards two main goals. We need to find a strong leader for our district, and concurrently, we need to review our financial situation. Both goals are monumental and will impact the future strength of our district. The next four months will be a busy time for the school board and we will need the help and input of all stakeholders in our district, including administration, staff, teachers, parents, students and taxpayers.
Some people in the community have brought forth ideas about our leadership, including sharing a superintendent with other districts in the county or having a principal act as superintendent. According to Ohio Revised Code, Chapter 3319, each school district must hire a superintendent who holds a valid license from the state board to act as executive officer of the district. In the past year we have combined our curriculum coordinator with a principal position and eliminated the position of business manager. A superintendent coming to our district will be encompassing a wide scope of tasks, in addition to serving as our leader.
To accomplish our goal of finding an excellent superintendent for our community, we have enlisted outside expertise. Marsick & Associates will be helping us conduct our superintendent search. Jack Marsick was instrumental in helping us find a treasurer, and we are confident that he will work diligently to help us find our next superintendent. The search has started, with applications accepted until March 31st. Near the end of March, Mr. Marsick will conduct focus groups with administration, staff and community members. The goal of these focus groups will be to identify competencies and characteristics of our next superintendent. In effect, these focus groups will develop our job definition and help us in finding the right person for Marietta. In addition, these focus groups will help develop the view of Marietta that will be presented to all candidates. They will define the “why” someone should consider becoming our superintendent. This is important, because to attract and retain the right person for the job, she or he needs to hear the good things about our community and to feel the support of the district.
After the primary definition is in place, candidates will be chosen to interview. Again, our pool of administration, teachers, staff and community members will assist us in this process by interviewing each viable candidate. We then hope to announce our choice at the end of May, in time to coincide with the retirement of Herb Young.
As our district’s CEO and educational leader, our next superintendent will be asked to help us refine our district’s vision. Over the past two years, the school board worked on a Journey Map that shows where we are as a district and where we hope to improve to become a world-class educational community. You can view this document on the district’s website at: http://mariettacityschools.k12.oh.us/assets/JourneyMap.pdf. In addition to the journey map, administrators and teachers work continuously on refining goals and vision through Professional Learning Communities. You can view the Foundation statements that were developed through this process on the website at: http://mariettacityschools.k12.oh.us/assets/FINALMisViF3AB5.pdf. It is our expectation that the next superintendent will further the important work that has started in Marietta.
According to the Department of Education, superintendents are:
• visionary leaders who set clear and specific goals for instruction, learning and achievement;
• collaborative leaders who maintain strong relationships with the board of education, treasurer and the district staff;
• instructional leaders who help their districts reach high levels of teaching and learning;
• focused leaders who continuously monitor and evaluate actions to achieve high level goals and
• connected leaders who create structures for school-community partnerships and serve as the point of contact to the district.
We school board members feel confident that finding and choosing the next superintendent is one of the most, if not THE most, important decision we will make while serving on this board. We know that our community will rally behind the district as we go through this process of finding the right person to lead Marietta’s schools.
Wendy Myers, Marietta City Schools Board of Education
Now that the Board of Education for the Marietta City School district is five members strong, we are working diligently towards two main goals. We need to find a strong leader for our district, and concurrently, we need to review our financial situation. Both goals are monumental and will impact the future strength of our district. The next four months will be a busy time for the school board and we will need the help and input of all stakeholders in our district, including administration, staff, teachers, parents, students and taxpayers.
Some people in the community have brought forth ideas about our leadership, including sharing a superintendent with other districts in the county or having a principal act as superintendent. According to Ohio Revised Code, Chapter 3319, each school district must hire a superintendent who holds a valid license from the state board to act as executive officer of the district. In the past year we have combined our curriculum coordinator with a principal position and eliminated the position of business manager. A superintendent coming to our district will be encompassing a wide scope of tasks, in addition to serving as our leader.
To accomplish our goal of finding an excellent superintendent for our community, we have enlisted outside expertise. Marsick & Associates will be helping us conduct our superintendent search. Jack Marsick was instrumental in helping us find a treasurer, and we are confident that he will work diligently to help us find our next superintendent. The search has started, with applications accepted until March 31st. Near the end of March, Mr. Marsick will conduct focus groups with administration, staff and community members. The goal of these focus groups will be to identify competencies and characteristics of our next superintendent. In effect, these focus groups will develop our job definition and help us in finding the right person for Marietta. In addition, these focus groups will help develop the view of Marietta that will be presented to all candidates. They will define the “why” someone should consider becoming our superintendent. This is important, because to attract and retain the right person for the job, she or he needs to hear the good things about our community and to feel the support of the district.
After the primary definition is in place, candidates will be chosen to interview. Again, our pool of administration, teachers, staff and community members will assist us in this process by interviewing each viable candidate. We then hope to announce our choice at the end of May, in time to coincide with the retirement of Herb Young.
As our district’s CEO and educational leader, our next superintendent will be asked to help us refine our district’s vision. Over the past two years, the school board worked on a Journey Map that shows where we are as a district and where we hope to improve to become a world-class educational community. You can view this document on the district’s website at: http://mariettacityschools.k12.oh.us/assets/JourneyMap.pdf. In addition to the journey map, administrators and teachers work continuously on refining goals and vision through Professional Learning Communities. You can view the Foundation statements that were developed through this process on the website at: http://mariettacityschools.k12.oh.us/assets/FINALMisViF3AB5.pdf. It is our expectation that the next superintendent will further the important work that has started in Marietta.
According to the Department of Education, superintendents are:
• visionary leaders who set clear and specific goals for instruction, learning and achievement;
• collaborative leaders who maintain strong relationships with the board of education, treasurer and the district staff;
• instructional leaders who help their districts reach high levels of teaching and learning;
• focused leaders who continuously monitor and evaluate actions to achieve high level goals and
• connected leaders who create structures for school-community partnerships and serve as the point of contact to the district.
We school board members feel confident that finding and choosing the next superintendent is one of the most, if not THE most, important decision we will make while serving on this board. We know that our community will rally behind the district as we go through this process of finding the right person to lead Marietta’s schools.
Wendy Myers, Marietta City Schools Board of Education
Letters: Zonta, Goubeaud, O'Neill
February 17, 2010
Letter to the Editor:
We are truly blessed in this area to have scores of volunteers who share their time and resources to enhance the quality of life in our community.
Every year for the past thirty-seven years, since the selection of Agnes Blazier in 1974, the Zonta Club of Marietta has recognized one of those community champions by presenting the Woman of the Year Award to a Washington County, Ohio, resident who has dedicated years of outstanding volunteer service to the community.
Past winners of the Woman of the Year Award have been businesswomen, homemakers, and retirees. They have worked tirelessly to promote educational access and opportunities, protect children from abuse, provide medical services for those most in need, alleviate hunger, provide shelter for the homeless, increase literacy, and much, much more.
This year’s award will be presented at the Marietta Area Chamber Annual Dinner on March 8th. We encourage everyone in the community who knows of an exceptional woman volunteer to nominate her for this award. Send a cover letter with general biographical information, specific details of her volunteer activities and contributions to the community, and support letters from others who have worked with, observed, or learned from her. The committee is interested in understanding all aspects of her volunteer efforts. Please remember to include her full name and address. If a nomination was sent in the past, just update the information and resubmit it.
Please send nominations by February 25th in a sealed envelope to: Zonta Club of Marietta
Woman of the Year
P.O. Box 634
Marietta, OH 45750
Zonta is an international organization dedicated to the improvement of the legal, political, social, economic, and professional status of women around the world.
Gail Reynolds, Marietta, OH
Letter to the Editor:
I have been there,and "done this" and can say life would be better for all concerned.
You would have to be older than 50 to understand the "real way to live" and be better for it. There were no such things such as "Snow days-Hot days Etc". If you lived less than a mile from school, you walked or a parent or buddy with a car drove you". We were in better shape. We had chores, usually morning and evening. Mom or Dad provided a car for us that we "worked for". We had no "free-bees". We became better youngsters and better adults because of it. We were polite and cared for others. I wish there was a way a way i could thank my family again for teaching me how to live the "Good Life". My first job was at a "five & ten" cent store after school for 60 cents an hour. I bought my first car there for $200.00 from my Dad in 1953. How proud I was. My own "Wheels,all mine and i paid for them myself". Lucky me!
Rich Goubeaud, Marietta, OH
Letter to the Editor:
Like other Mariettians, I was thrown "off my game" a bit last week by the sudden, unexplained closing of the First Settlement Restaurant on Putnam Street ...
As a "regular" for breakfast at that establishment since the 1990s (when it was operated by Will Dimit) I came to know many of its employees and considered them "family". Oh yeah! The food wasn't so bad either! My main concern at the present time is that employees like Michelle, Eddie, Ada, Brittany, and the others find other employment quickly ...
It's a bad deal for other reasons. Unlike most of the "generic" eaterys in Marietta, the First Settlement had a certain "personality". Where else could one get blueberry hotcakes on a Friday morning and listen to a talented little guy named "Joe" play 1940s standards on piano and accordion? Where else could one pick up the latest local gossip and varied opinions about everything from the weather to the hushed up antics of local politicos? Where else could one grab a quick cup of coffee and a dash of nostalgia as well? And who can forget the days when "Mildred" waited tables at the First Settlement? If one wasn't careful, one received a "piece of her mind" along with a piece of toast!
Most importantly, the First Settlement was about history. Only after-the-fact will residents begin to miss what they've lost. Minus its more "colorful" establishments, Marietta will cease to be Marietta and will degenerate into one more example of what greed-driven "progress" has left in its wake throughout this region (i.e. Parkersburg) ...
The First Settlement closing is only one of several recent business failures in Marietta caused by overhead costs and tight cash.
Banks are useful in their way, but people are important too!
Fred O'Neill, Marietta, OH
Letter to the Editor:
We are truly blessed in this area to have scores of volunteers who share their time and resources to enhance the quality of life in our community.
Every year for the past thirty-seven years, since the selection of Agnes Blazier in 1974, the Zonta Club of Marietta has recognized one of those community champions by presenting the Woman of the Year Award to a Washington County, Ohio, resident who has dedicated years of outstanding volunteer service to the community.
Past winners of the Woman of the Year Award have been businesswomen, homemakers, and retirees. They have worked tirelessly to promote educational access and opportunities, protect children from abuse, provide medical services for those most in need, alleviate hunger, provide shelter for the homeless, increase literacy, and much, much more.
This year’s award will be presented at the Marietta Area Chamber Annual Dinner on March 8th. We encourage everyone in the community who knows of an exceptional woman volunteer to nominate her for this award. Send a cover letter with general biographical information, specific details of her volunteer activities and contributions to the community, and support letters from others who have worked with, observed, or learned from her. The committee is interested in understanding all aspects of her volunteer efforts. Please remember to include her full name and address. If a nomination was sent in the past, just update the information and resubmit it.
Please send nominations by February 25th in a sealed envelope to: Zonta Club of Marietta
Woman of the Year
P.O. Box 634
Marietta, OH 45750
Zonta is an international organization dedicated to the improvement of the legal, political, social, economic, and professional status of women around the world.
Gail Reynolds, Marietta, OH
Letter to the Editor:
I have been there,and "done this" and can say life would be better for all concerned.
You would have to be older than 50 to understand the "real way to live" and be better for it. There were no such things such as "Snow days-Hot days Etc". If you lived less than a mile from school, you walked or a parent or buddy with a car drove you". We were in better shape. We had chores, usually morning and evening. Mom or Dad provided a car for us that we "worked for". We had no "free-bees". We became better youngsters and better adults because of it. We were polite and cared for others. I wish there was a way a way i could thank my family again for teaching me how to live the "Good Life". My first job was at a "five & ten" cent store after school for 60 cents an hour. I bought my first car there for $200.00 from my Dad in 1953. How proud I was. My own "Wheels,all mine and i paid for them myself". Lucky me!
Rich Goubeaud, Marietta, OH
Letter to the Editor:
Like other Mariettians, I was thrown "off my game" a bit last week by the sudden, unexplained closing of the First Settlement Restaurant on Putnam Street ...
As a "regular" for breakfast at that establishment since the 1990s (when it was operated by Will Dimit) I came to know many of its employees and considered them "family". Oh yeah! The food wasn't so bad either! My main concern at the present time is that employees like Michelle, Eddie, Ada, Brittany, and the others find other employment quickly ...
It's a bad deal for other reasons. Unlike most of the "generic" eaterys in Marietta, the First Settlement had a certain "personality". Where else could one get blueberry hotcakes on a Friday morning and listen to a talented little guy named "Joe" play 1940s standards on piano and accordion? Where else could one pick up the latest local gossip and varied opinions about everything from the weather to the hushed up antics of local politicos? Where else could one grab a quick cup of coffee and a dash of nostalgia as well? And who can forget the days when "Mildred" waited tables at the First Settlement? If one wasn't careful, one received a "piece of her mind" along with a piece of toast!
Most importantly, the First Settlement was about history. Only after-the-fact will residents begin to miss what they've lost. Minus its more "colorful" establishments, Marietta will cease to be Marietta and will degenerate into one more example of what greed-driven "progress" has left in its wake throughout this region (i.e. Parkersburg) ...
The First Settlement closing is only one of several recent business failures in Marietta caused by overhead costs and tight cash.
Banks are useful in their way, but people are important too!
Fred O'Neill, Marietta, OH
Chocolate on the Levee
by James Maddox
February 17, 2010
This past Valentines Day, a line formed outside the Levee House Café as Marietta’s chocolate enthusiasts waited for the doors of Chocolate on the Levee to be opened. By the time those doors closed again, the total tally for the event’s fundraising had reached $2,100.
Celebrating its 21st year, the annual fundraiser for Ending Violence Effectively (EVE) filled the main dining room of the Levee House Café with rows of varying chocolate treats. With help from organizations such as the Zonta Club of Marietta, EVE hosts the sweetest event in town on the Sunday closest to Valentine’s Day—which this year, the day and the date lined up perfectly.
“The support continues to get better and better every year,” said Rhonda Mears, a director and vice president to the Board of Directors for EVE. “We have people that just continue to come out, even when it’s cold and there’s snow on the ground.”
Tracy Ahart was a first-time attendee for Chocolate on the Levee, and said she would recommend the event to anyone looking to fill a chocolate fix.
“I work at the hospital, saw the fliers, and thought it was a good cause,” said Ahart. “The éclairs are delicious, and the strawberries in chocolate are great. Everything, really, is excellent.”
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