Ohio winery wins national wine award for Dechaunac
Valley Vineyards in Morrow Ohio founded by Jim and Ken Schuchter has grown to 45 acres and hosts the Ohio Wine Festival. Their Dechaunac dry Burgundy dinner wine was named best red domestically by the American Wine Society, in a proud moment after years of doubters. The brothers plan expansion with a larger tasting room and cellar to handle new demand.
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Jim Schuchter
Ohio
Morrow, Ohio
Warren County
Country Valley
Jim
Ken Schuchter
General Motors
American Wine Society
California
New York
Valley Vinyards
Schuchters
Hotline calls double during energy crisis, welfare official says
State Welfare Director Kwegyir Aggrey reports the 1-800-282-1190 food stamp hotline has doubled since the energy crisis was declared on January 28. The service averages 50 calls daily, rising to 133 per day in a four day period, as unemployed or underemployed residents seek guidance on eligibility and required documents.
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Kwegyir Aggrey
County Welfare Department
Agegrey
Group Rejects Proposed Ban on Homosexual Priests in Ohio
Delegates at the Ohio Episcopal Diocese annual convention rejected a proposal to bar homosexuals or those who advocate homosexuality from priesthood. The 164 to 139 vote represented about 60 000 Episcopalians from 116 Ohio churches. The measure followed the ordination of an avowed lesbian in New York and opposed by some clergy as contrary to Bible teaching.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Charles M. Irish
Bath
Vinton Seniors Center Opens Day Services and Activities
McARTHUR The Vinton County Committee on Aging announces Fischer House in Zaleski and the Wilkesville Center are open during the day for warmth or visiting. Hot lunches for seniors start at 11 30 am at the McArthur United Methodist Church basement, Monday through Friday. Contacts include the sheriff 596 5242 the Salvation Army 596 5766 the county aging office 596 4706 and the state energy hotline 1 800 282 9234. The Zaleski Club meets Tuesday with a noon covered dish lunch and follow up. The committee on aging holds a meeting next Monday at the community building with a noon program after an 11 30 am lunch and a Valentine party. Attorney Michael Brame will attend to answer questions. The McArthur Club meets Feb 15 at 6 pm for a covered dish supper and program. Mt Pleasant Club meets Feb 18 for a noon covered dish lunch. Hamden Club meets Feb 25 at the Methodist Church for a noon covered dish lunch. Bingo is at Fischer House Feb 25 starting at 7.
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OU Dance Marathon Raises 1000 For Muscular Dystrophy
Alpha Xi Delta and Phi Kappa Tau sponsored a 40 hour event at Ohio University raising 1000 dollars. Winners Lori Sende and Rob Smith earned 480 in pledges while couples Elaine Laux with Chuck Kesler and Karen Light with Rick Sable also finished. OU students danced 26 hours with 30 minute breaks every four hours. Andy Becker won the pizza contest and pie throwing at faculty volunteers Douglas Adie James Cox and John Nirenberg.
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Elaine Laux
Chuck Kesler
Karen Light
Rick Sable
Betsy Millman
Ron Wood
Terri Thompson
Bob Hahn
Patty Napper
Alan Rubenfeld
Andy Becker
Douglas Adie
James Cox
John Nirenberg
Gypsy-Like Group Steals Over $5,000 From C&E Market
A group described as gypsy-like stole more than $5,000 in checks cash and food stamps from C&E Market on Richland Avenue Saturday afternoon. Five or six women dressed as gypsies entered the store and asked for various items while one young woman requested food and medicine for a two year old. The manager found the money missing after returning to the office and an employee saw several of the group near the office. Also burglary reported on Richland Avenue with stereo equipment valued at $1,300 missing. Police also seized two gambling devices and liquor violation evidence after a raid at the Elks Club.
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Ken L. Bostick
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Elks Club
Heart Drive to Begin in Athens County Radiothon
The Athens County Heart Association launches a month long campaign with a radiothon on February 13 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the College Inn. WATH radio will broadcast the event. Pledges are accepted during the radiothon and the College Inn pool will be open. Campaign chairman Tom Sanagorski sets a $13 500 goal, up from $12 000 last year.
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Junior High School Break-In Reported in Nelsonville
Police said Nelsonville York Junior High School was entered by forcing the furnace room door. About eight dollars worth of eggs were broken on the floor.
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Nelsonville- York
House to Start Making State Budget Decisions
The Ohio House Finance Committee begins two year budget talks with Gov. Rhodes priorities outlined by Director William W. Wilkins. Lawmakers discuss a potential survival budget and consider an $850 million supplemental appropriation to support a new reform law for the Industrial Commission and Workmen’s Compensation.
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Ben Rose
Lima
Ohio farmers face fuel and water shortages amid cold
Ohio agriculture director John Stackhouse reports fuel supply gaps and frozen pipes harming water and feed stocks. Farm and food processor groups met to identify shortfalls and propose steps to prevent food production disruption during the crisis.
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Ohio Agriculture
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the Grange
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Ohio Jobless Claims Reach 62098 In Four Day Span
Preliminary figures from the Ohio Bureau of Employment Services show 62 098 Ohioans filed initial unemployment claims in the first four days of last week. Of these, 41 713 were tied to energy shortages. The Cincinnati area led with 16 558 claimants, 10 679 energy related.
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