
1709 E. Prospect Rd, Ashtabula, Ohio 44004
OUTREACH INITIATIVES

NOVEMBER 2025

Congratulations to our November 2025 Raffle Winner: Charles Barnes!
Charles honorably served three years in the U.S. Army as a Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic. His service took him to Vietnam for several months before completing the remainder of his overseas tour in Korea.
Following his military career, Charles dedicated more than 30 years to work as a mechanic and in building maintenance. In 1995, he contributed to a six-month outage at the Nuclear Power Plant, and the following year began a remarkable 23-year career with AutoZone, where he helped countless customers get back on the road.
Since retiring, Charles has embraced his passions—restoring muscle cars, collecting vintage stereo equipment, and enjoying the orchestra and theatre. His story reflects a lifetime of service, hard work, and creativity.
As our raffle winner, Charles received: One $100 Giant Eagle Get/Go Gift Card (donated by Rolling Thunder, Inc. Ohio Chapter 2). Four $5 Dairy Queen Gift Certificates (1723 E. Prospect Rd., Ashtabula). Two $25 Speedway Gas Cards (donated by Ashtabula Elks Lodge #208). One Gift Certificate for a free haircut (donated by Great Clips in Ashtabula Township). One $25 Mr. Hero Gift Card (donated by American Legion Post 124 in Geneva). A commemorative PAVER on our Warrior Walk!
We extend our heartfelt thanks to each organization for their generous support and commitment to honoring local veterans. Congratulations again to Charles—and thank you for your service!
Charles is pictured with County Veterans Service Officer, Aimee Borcicky.

