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2A I LOCAL NEWS DAILY DIGEST Telegraph-Forum I Wednesday, March 4, 2009 LOCAL FORECAST DEATHS Charles W.Shelton Smoking From page 1A January 2009, local officials said. Both departments, as permitted by law, turned over enforcement responsibilities to the Ohio Depart Ztzi FRIDAY SATURDAY 55 '42 4832 t'- -J i 3 TODAY THURSDAY 3829 52-45 I Local statistics for the 24-hour period ending at 10 p.m.: High: 23 Low: 7 Today: Partly cloudy. Not as cool with highs in the upper 30s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Tonight: Partly cloudy.

Not as cold with lows in the upper 20s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Thursday: Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with highs in the lower 50s. South winds 15 to 20 mph.

Thursday night Cloudy with a 50 percent chance to request an administrative hearing to fight the allegation. "I think the law drags on," Winegarner said. "The legal process takes so long and for us it involved an inspector's time. He'd go check one time, then write another letter and another letter and 'another letter, and it just seemed to go on forever." He said a typical administrative hearing lasted 90 minutes in front of a city health department board whose members were not "really familiar with those legal things, and we didn't have the money to hire an administrative judge that could come in and do it on the side. So, it got to be too much for us." The county health department turned over enforcement to ODH last September, citing budgetary concerns, as well.

Dixon said trying to enforce the ban put too much strain on the county health department's finances. "I think it was hurting our budget, because we were putting hours to that, money was adding up," she said. "It takes money from other programs. Timewise if you're out doing the smoking thing you have to put off inspection of another complaint for another time period. I don't think it hurt us in our services, but it spaced us out and hurt us in our budget" Being called on to enforce the smoking ban amounted to a nearly unfunded state mandate for the city and Todd Christopher Fraley ASHVILLE Todd Christopher Fraley, age 32, of Ashville, passed away after a lengthy hard battle with leukemia on Monday, March 2, 2009 at The Pickering House in Lancaster.

He was born on March 19, 1976 In Columbus to William "Bill" and Mary E. (Heme) Fraley. Todd worked for Metal Con-. tainer Corp. in Columbus.

He attended Village Chapel U.M.C. of Ashville, a graduate of Logan Elm H.S. Class of 1994, and was an avid sports fan of hockey, the Reds, and OSU football and basketball. Survived by his wife, Mardi (McMichael); daughters, Maggie and Avery; parents, Bill and Mary of Laurelville; sisters, Nichole Fraley of Chillicothe and Andrea Fraley of Columbus; one niece and three nephews; mother-in-law, Jane McMichael of Bueyrus; brother-in-law, Casey (Brenda) McMichael. Visitation will be Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.

at the Village Chapel United Methodist Church 30 Circleville Ave. Ashville, where a Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 6, 2009 with Pastor Aaron Brown officiating. Burial will follow in Reber Hill Cemetery. The family request in lieu of flowers memorial may be made to their (Childrens Education) Charles Schwab C0 Spreng Pigman Financial P.O.Box 47 Bucyrus, Ohio 44820 or Fair Hope Hospice, 282 Sells Lancaster, Ohio 43130.

Arrangements by Oliver-Cheek Funeral Home, Ashville. Data is from the National Weather Service, Associated Press and local agencies that collect temperature statistics. For more weather information, to A BucyaisTelegraphFonjm.conl LIGHTS SIRENS BUCYRUS POLICE MONDAY ARRESTS Rachel M. Kirk, 22, 800 S. Poplar was arrested at her residence on a Crawford County warrant.

She was to the Crawford County Justice Center. 5:30 p.m. I Katina Mclntyre, 26, 508 12 S. Poplar was arrested at her residence on a Crawford County warrant. She was issued a court date and released.

8:56 p.m. I Timothy McMahan, 39, 426 N. Walnut was arrested in the 500 block of South Poplar Street on a Marion County warrant. He was taken to the Crawford County Justice Center. 8:56 p.m.

I Charles T. Lewis 29, California, was arrested in the 800 block of Kaler Avenue on two Crawford County warrants. He was taken to the Crawford County Justice Center. 11:46 p.m. INCIDENTS I A Schaber Avenue resident reported two rings worth $200 stolen from her residence.

12:58 p.m. I An employee of Burger King, MARKETS The latest grain prices at Country Star Co-op Bucyrus and New Washington: CORN: Cash $3.44 and new $3.48 BEANS: Cash $8.44 and new $7.21 WHEAT: Cash $3.87 and new $3.74 The latest grain prices at Crestline: CORN: Cash $3.52 and new $3.56 of showers. Lows in the mid-40s. South winds 15 to 20 mph. Friday: Cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers.

Highs in the mid-50s. Friday night Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. Saturday: Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs in the upper 40s.

Saturday night Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. A chance of snow after midnight. Lows in the lower 30s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent. 1635 Marion Road, reported the theft of $100.

The inch dent remains under investigation. 5:12 p.m. I A disturbance in the 300 block of South Lane Street was investigated. 6:05 p.m. I An East Mary Street resident reported eggs being thrown on his home.

6:13 p.m. I A domestic dispute in the 300 'block of North Walnut Street was investigated. 6:34 p.m. I A Heritage Circle resident reported her residence entered Monday by forcing a door. Two remote controllers for a video game system and $10 in cash were stolen.

10:59 p.m. CRAWFORD COUNTY SHERIFF BOOK-INS FRIDAY I Nathan Tanner, 3501 McCurdy Road, was booked in on suspicion of violating a civil protection order. 9:45 p.m. SUNDAY I Dwight Knipp 909 12 S. Market Galion, reported to serve 10 days on a disorderly conduct by intoxication conviction.

5:15 p.m. BEANS: Cash $8.34 and new $7.21 WHEAT: Cash $3.87 and new $3.74 The latest grain prices at Mennel Milling Bucyrus Flour Division: WHEAT: Cash $3.97 and new $3.84 The latest grain prices at Hord Elevator CORN: Feb. $3.65 and NC Oct. Nov. $3.69 to 5 p.m., 419-563-9205 5 p.m.

419-563-9212 Other One year $120.00 mail Six months $60.00 Three months $30.00 essaj ment of Health. The ban is working, however, said Deb French, city health department administrator, observing that the vast majority of the more than 1,259 establishments and public places are complying. The law requires employers and other affected entities to prohibit smoking, post "No Smoking" signs including the telephone number 1-866-559-6446 for reporting of violations and remove all ashtrays and other smoking receptacles. David McElhatten, Marion County Health Department administrator, said he doesn't have statistics to show mat the ban is working, but sees its positive effects. "As a citizen being out and about, being able to enjoy with my own spouse and family, it's made life more enjoyable," McElhatten said.

"You used to have to walk in a hardware store and hold your breath before you walked out again. You don't have to do that anymore." Dixon said she recalls prior to the ban visiting with her family an establishment that was "so smoky" theylefL "We've been there since, and it's great, so I think in that sense it's great" The city health depart--ment followed the county health department in turning over the responsibility of enforcing the ban back to the state in January. "We stopped enforcing it here hecause it was just costing us more money than we could afford, Winegarner said. "The process is so slow and enforcing the rules, it just takes forever. By the time you get to where you can actually discipline somebody they don't even care anymore." Establishments cited can request an administrative hearing regarding the alleged violation.

Those hearings were held locally, while any appeals went to Franklin County Common Pleas Court. With enforcement turned over to the state, all administrative hearings move into the jurisdiction of the Franklin County court, as well. Complaint-driven, the process requires an investigator to confirm the alleged violation. Once confirmed, the violator is issued a warning letter on a first offense, a $100 fine on a second, a $500 fine on a third, a $1,000 fine on a fourth and a $2,500 fine on fifth and subsequent offenses. A time period is attached to each alleged violation allowing the alleged offender Fire From page 1A Quail denied the charges leveled by Carroll and Jeffer-sonTownship.

"Carroll did not call our 911 line," Quail said. "He called our police department's landline and said there was a fire at his office. He was told that Jefferson Township was on their way and he said OK and hung up. Our fire department does not have a mutual aid agreement with Jefferson Township. It all goes back to a blow up three or four years ago and both sides walked away from the table with no agreement reached." Furr believes his lieutenant "I heard Quail is denying the call telling Crestline not to give us water, but I believe my lieutenant and there was radio traffic that is all record garden wrap, fresh fruit salad and a reuben.

On the dinner entree list are filet mignon, eggplant parme-san and fettucine alfredo. Coffee and dessert means everything from hot tea and a French Kiss specialty drink flavored with caramel and vanilla to chocolate chip cookies and tiramisu. What it costs: Doughnuts go for a dollar, a latte is $3.69, a stack of pancakes is $3.99 and my breakfast was $5.99. A Cafe Burger goes for $2.99, a chef salad featuring ham, turkey, veggies and cheese is $4.99 and a fresh fruit salad bowl is $3.99. The 8-ounce marinated pub steak with herb-, roasted mashed potatoes, vegetable blend and dinner 5 BUCYRUS Charles W.

Shel-ton, age 79, of Bucyrus, passed away Monday afternoon March 2nd, 2009 in the Cleveland Clinic. He was born December 31st, 1929 in Akron, Ohio the son of the late Wattie B. Leatha (Baker) Shelton. A U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict, Charles obtained the rank of Sergeant First Class while serving over seas and was a recipient of the Purple Heart.

On February 20th 1954 he married the former Barbara Soulier and they remained together until December 19th, 1987 when Barbara passed away. In 1989 he married Marjorie Williams and she preceded him in death in May of 2000. Charles was an employee of Swan Hose in Bucyrus for 47 years. He was a member of. the Am Vets, American Legion, VFW and Moose; all in Bucyrus.

Charlie loved his home on Lake Erie and enjoyed nothing better than sitting in his boat and fishing for anything that would take the hook. He also enjoyed woodworking and cutting grass. In his earlier days he was an avid bowler. He will be dearly missed by his daughter Vicky (Ronald) Van Houten of Bucyrus; his stepdaughters, Deborah (Glen) Feichtner Dawn (John) Wood also of Bucyrus; two grandsons, Jeremy (Dawn) McAdams Jesse D. Davis and his fiance Jamie Treisch; three step Tony (Darlene) Van Houten, David (Amy) Tuck Tim (Amy) Wood; three step granddaughters, Monica (Sam) Bess, Marie (Nate) Frey Angela Wood, all of Bucyrus; four great grandchildren and two step great grandchildren.

He is also survived by his brother, Howard Shelton; and sister, Clara (Don) Harriman of Marion. He was preceded in death by his brother, Dick; and step-son, Dennis Williams. Services will be conducted on Friday March 6th, 2009 in Caledonia Cemetery at 1:00 in the afternoon with Kenneth Boswell officiating. Military honors will be paid by the Bucyrus American Legion. Friends may call at the Timson Allen Melroy Funeral Home in Caledonia for two hours prior to the time of the service.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timsonallenmelroy.com. LOTTERY Night Drawings Pick 3 Pick 4 237 5494 Rolling Cash 5 1-21-26-28-29 Ten-Oh 1-7-15-17-30-34-45-47-51-52-54-57-60-63-66-68-69-71- Cafe From page 1A room that will offer another 80 seats and be available for meetings, receptions and other events. "It's been pretty good," Burn said of the state of the business, noting that the biggest challenge has been convincing the community that the Off Center Cafe offers way more than coffee and doughnuts. What's on the menu: Breakfast, lunch and dinner, including daily specials, weekday lunch buffets and Saturday and Sunday breakfast buffets, are offered.

Much of the food, including the muffins and' county health department, which initially received subsidies of $1,542 and $1,412, respectively. The city health department later also applied for and received a $2,024 mini-grant to put toward enforcement of the smoking ban. Carrying out mandates that don't include significant state funding or generate fees, such as the smoking ban and Jarod's Law, which requires health departments in Ohio to conduct intense school building inspections, pose financial challenges, McElhatten said. "You find a way to cut back, to comply with those unfunded mandates at the least expense you know how, or you have to charge our townships and villages in order to do those unfunded mandates after we've looked within to do it without raising any charges," he said. Townships and villages are assessed by the county budget commission a percentage of their millage that must be paid toward county health department services.

Funded or not, the mandates must be followed, French said. "We just do it," she said, adding that the city health department hasn't done a cost analysis to determine the impact of unfunded mandates on its budget. ed," Furr said. Carroll is mosdy worried about future fires. "Is a kid going to have to die or something else bad happen before this is resolved.

I am just grateful the man who lives in the building was gone to get something to eat at the time the fire broke out," Carroll said. Carroll is also rethinking donations he has given in the past to the city. "I donate a lot of truck parts to the fire department in Crestline, and I helped pay for their new baseball field, Carroll said. "I recently helped purchased a house to tear down, so I could donate the property to be used as a parking area for the field. I won't be doing that now." Carroll is represented by Bucyrus attorney Pat Murphy, and is waiting on the U.S.

fire marshall's report as to the cause of the blaze. kriewisnncogannett.com 419-563-9226 roll is $9.99, the shrimp alfredo is $10.99 and the chicken marsala, featuring grilled chicken cutlets, fire-roasted mushroom medley and wine reduction sauce served with potatoes and a side salad or other side item, is $14.99. Muffins are $1.75, gourmet hot chocolate is $2.49 and the desserts, including lemon mist cake and Kentucky bourbon pecan pie, are made to snare at $5.99. When it's open: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Monday through Thursday, 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday.

Where it is: Off Center Cafe, 759 Carter Drive, Galion; 419-468-7033; the Web site, www.offcenter-i cafe.com, is being updated. Telegraph-Forum Tom Brennan, publisher. tbrennannncogannett.com Carl Hunnell, managing editor chunnellnncogannett.com Serving Bucyrus and Crawford County, Ohio Volume 86, No. 241 BucyrusTelegraphForum.com Telegraph-Forum 113 W. Rensselaer St, P.O.

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"It takes 15 minutes. It's worth the wait." The potato crisps, kind of a homemade potato chip, also have been a big hit I had a baked western omelet, fried potatoes and wheat toast. Good stuff, with the veggies still a bit crisp, the way I like them. Pancakes, eggs Benedict and pastries are also among the breakfast offerings. Lunches include soups, salads, a chicken By mail One year $117.36 in Ohio Six months $58.68 Three months $29.34 Tha publisher shall not be liable tor damages arising out of errors in advertisements beyond the amount paid tor space actually occupied by that portion ot the advertisement which the error occurred, whether such error is due to the negligence of the publisher's employees or otherwise, and there shall be no liability for non-insertion of any advertisement other than ths amount paid tor such advertisement.

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