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Thursday & Friday, November 28 & 29

Ohio’s Sandusky County, is according to Wikipedia “...a heavily Republican County.” Of the present 16 county elected officials – 14 are Republicans; the other two are Democrats and both are judges – Jeremiah Ray and John Kolesar. Ray, a Bellevue resident, was

previously in private law practice in Bellevue and Fremont with Mayle, Ray & Mayle. He decided to run in the Democratic primary in 2018 to challenge incumbent Bob Hart. Hart had been appointed in May of 2017 by Governor Kasich to fill the remaining term of the late Judge Barbara Ansted Wilson. In the November election in 2018 Jeremiah Ray upset Judge Hart with garnering 51.25 percent of the county vote. The Fremont News-Messenger, in

announcing Ray’s victory, mentioned in their election article in November of 2018 that “in May, Jeremiah Ray began knocking on doors from Woodville to Bellevue.” And many familiar with Sandusky County politics do credit candidate Ray’s youthful energy with non-stop door knocking in all areas of the county, his gregarious personality and his straight-forward answers for his victory in a predominant Republican County. According to Jeremiah “I didn’t mind campaigning, sort of enjoyed it; I got to meet a lot of people and hear what they had to say.”But Judge Ray shared with The Hub that politics is

not a major factor for most county and state judges. According to Jeremiah “most judges put politics aside

and irrespective of their political beliefs they just want to do the right thing.” He continued with “you may have a rouge judge occasionally - but very seldom.” In a reflective moment Ray says,

“it is a lot of responsibility and I am truly honored to be a judge.” He offers that this past year has been “eye opening”. He considers it a “great job…I really didn’t know if I would enjoy it, but I do.” Jeremiah states “I feel myself challenged every day.” The Judge presently has 225 active cases, with most often a dozen hearings every day. And that doesn’t include the research that the Judge personally has to do when not in hearings. “You no longer pull out the

books to research…I use the internet for research on the domestic, civil and criminal cases before me.” said the Jeremiah.“I realize I am making decisions that are extremely

important for those people involved and my biggest concern is making the right decision” said Judge Ray. “Sometimes I will lose sleep wrestling with some of the hearings” stated Jeremiah. He does share that he seeks advice from other judges, and they “have been very helpful.” See Ray / B7

Thanksgiving is by far the leading day for U.S. home cooking fires. More than three times as many home cooking fires occur on Thanksgiving Day as on a typical day of the yearFollowing are tips and recommendations from NFPA

for cooking safely this Thanksgiving:• Never leave the kitchen while cooking on the

stovetop. Some types of cooking, especially those that involve frying or sautéing with oil, need continuous attention.• When cooking a turkey, stay in your home and

check on it regularly.• Make use of timers to keep track of cooking times,

particularly for foods that require longer cook times. • Keep things that can catch fire like oven mitts,

wooden utensils, food wrappers, and towels at least three feet away from the cooking area.• Avoid long sleeves and hanging fabrics that could

come in contact with a heat source.• Always cook with a lid beside your pan. If you have a

fire, slide the lid over the pan and turn off the burner. Do not remove the cover because the fire could start again. Let the pan cool for a long time. Never throw water or use a fire extinguisher on the fire. See Safety / Page B5

Judge Jeremiah Ray Reflects on His First Year as a Sandusky County Common Pleas Judge

“Judge Ray has been very fair with my clients.” Fremont Attorney Cindy WeltyRichard Stegman Staff Reporter

Once again, it’s time to sponsor the annual Lights of Love at The Bellevue Hospital. Donations are now being accepted to purchase a Light of Love in honor or in memory of a loved one.The 34th annual event is a time when individuals,

families, and/or businesses may lovingly remember or honor those special individuals who have touched their hearts.“The cost of each light is $5, and all proceeds will

benefit the Foundation’s charitable projects,” Dennis Sabo, Foundation Director, said.The Lights of Love tree will be on display in the south

entrance hallway at The Bellevue Hospital beginning the last week of November and continuing through the holiday season. The tree will feature red “Lights of Love” bulbs that will be lit as purchases are made in honor or memory of a loved one. Lights of Love may be purchased at any time

throughout the holiday season. Checks should be made payable to The Bellevue Hospital Foundation. Forms are available at TBH’s Gift Shop, by contacting

TBH Foundation at 419.483.4040, Ext. 4319, or online at www.tbhfoundation.com.Donations may be made to the

Lights of Love program, for each $5 a Light will Light up with Love. Participants may also order their Lights of Love by enclosing a check or money order and the following information: name, address, city, state, zip, how many lights ordered (at $5 each), and in honor or memory of whom. Send payment and information to TBH Foundation, 1400 W. Main St., Bellevue, OH 44811.

Lights of Love at The Bellevue HospitalBy TBH

Judge Jeremiah Ray

Dorothy Adams, 87, BellevueBrittany Nicole Baker, 36, Fremont

Dolores M. "Dee" Butler, 84, BellevueHarold E. Craig, 76, BloomvilleRandy L. Hopple, 54, Republic

James Manus, 62, Clyde

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