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College Fest ends with few issues Police make 51 arrests at all-day block party Nicole Stempak Kelly Byer Anthony Holloway
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I think (police) are doing a better job this year in preparing for it. James goggin college fest attendee
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By 10 p.m. on Saturday night, the rain was gone, but thousands of revelers remained on College Avenue for College Fest.
That changed 15 minutes later. With shouts of “Party’s over,” “Get inside” and “Move toward campus,” officers from the Kent
Police Department and several other local departments began clearing out lawns and porches along the street and shepherding the crowd away from College Avenue. Some in the crowd, unhappy with the dispersion, hurled beer bottles in the direction of the officers. Many joined in chants of “Bullshit” and “F—k the police.” But one thing didn’t happen: a bonfire. Unlike last year, when College Fest ended in riots and fire, College Fest 2010 ended
with the crowd trudging toward Lincoln and Willow streets. By 11 p.m., College Avenue was quiet, and it stayed quiet yesterday. All that remained of Saturday’s festivities were trash bags full of cups, cans and bottles on the side of the road. According to the Kent Police Department, 51 people were arrested for Saturday’s festivities. Throughout the day, about 25 houses had parties. See COLLEGE, Page 5
Barker found guilty Jury convicts Barker in murder of Kernich Anthony Holloway Daily Kent Stater
Adrian Barker, a 22-year-old University of Akron student, was found guilty of murder and felonious murder (death resulting from felonious assault) of Kent State student Christopher Kernich by a Portage County jury last Friday afternoon. Barker was also found guilty of felonious assault and tampering with evidence. He was found not guilty of the assault to Kernich’s friend Chris Pataky. The sentencing date is still pending. Portage County Prosecutor Victor Vigluicci made an appearance for the reading of the verdict. “Justice was served,” Vigluicci said outside the courtroom. He said the recommended sentencing would be no less than what is required by law, which is 15 years to life.
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After two and half hours of deliberation, jurors brought their final decision into the courtroom as the family members of both Barker and Kernich held their breath. The silence of the courtroom was immediately broken as Judge John Enlow read the jury’s verdict, finding Barker guilty of murder, leaving Barb Barker, Adrian’s mother, inconsolable and distraught with emotion. “Don’t take my baby away,” she cried as sheriff deputies escorted Barker out of the courtroom. “God, no, please. Don’t let them take my son away.” Other supporters of Adrian called out to him as he was escorted from the courtroom. “There is another step,” one woman yelled. “We’re behind you all the way, Adrian.” Adrian’s brother, Sean Barker, said his brother ’s legal fight is far from over. “Adrian is a valuable member of the Shaker Heights community,” he said. “Anyone who ever
SHAYE A. PAINTER | DAILY KENT STATER
Portage County Sheriff’s officials escort Adrian Barker from the courtroom Friday afternoon after he was found guilty of murder, felonious murder, felonious assault and tampering with evidence. knew Adrian knew he wouldn’t have done it. We’re going to push for an appeal.” The Kernich family and friends left the courtroom first and headed to East Main Street, the location where Kernich was assaulted. They placed flowers on the grass strip where friends took him after he was attacked. They circled around the flowers, holding hands, saying a prayer and smiling.
The incident
The verdict came nearly five months to the day when Christopher Kernich and his friends were walking home in the early hours of Nov. 15, 2009. At 2 a.m., Barker, Barker ’s high school friend Ronald Kelly and Kelly’s roommate, Glen Jefferson Jr.,
were leaving Phi Sigma Kappa next to Firestone, when Kernich and friends began to leave Euro Gyro. After pulling out of the Firestone parking lot and nearly hitting Kernich’s group, Jefferson pulled down East Main Street toward campus and into the Jack Kohls Money Penny driveway. Kernich and his friends crossed the street and passed behind Jefferson’s white Honda Civic. At 2:24 a.m., Kernich laid on the ground, unconscious and beaten, while friends dragged him off the street and into the grass. Police detained Barker and Kelly after arriving on the scene and had Jefferson talk to an officer before allowing him to leave. Tom Buchanan, Portage Coun-
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Police dress the wound of a College Fest partier Saturday night on College Avenue.
ty assistant prosecutor, said the victim, Christopher Kernich, was the best witness for the prosecution’s case. Buchanan said Kernich marked the attacker with his blood when DNA experts said it was Kernich’s blood on Barker’s shirt and shoes. Buchanan also said Barker marked himself as the attacker when he punched Kernich in the head, leaving a swollen hand. Assistant Prosecutor Connie Lewandowski reminded the jury of Tyler Martin’s testimony in which he spoke about the moment after Christopher Kernich was struck from behind and falling to the ground. In that moment Martin said he locked eyes with Kernich and said, “It was like he was dead.” Martin’s testimony also included an account of Barker celebrating after Kernich was down, telling the crowd, “I’ll kill you just like I killed him.” The prosecution retold Megan Prescott’s eyewitness account of how Kernich seemed like he didn’t want to fight. “He dropped his hands down, and that’s when Barker came from behind like the coward he was,” Lewandowski said, recounting Prescott’s testimony. The prosecution emphasized how purposeful Barker’s actions were that night and urged the jury to return a verdict of guilty on all charges. Defense attorney Scott Michael Lear began his closing statement by reminding the jury their role in maintaining a just and fair democracy. He stressed his belief that the Kent Police Department’s biggest mistake was latching onto a theory, which therefore caused witnesses to change their original testimonies in order to correspond with the prosecution. “I don’t anticipate that they were coming in here and lying,” Lear said of the witnesses. “I think they honestly believe now that theory they were fed was true.” See BARKER, Page 5
Rain doesn’t dampen spirit at Relay for Life Teams raise more than $80,000 for cancer research Ashley Sepanski Allison Smith
Daily Kent Stater Cold rain drizzled softly as cancer survivors walked the first lap of Relay for Life around the track at 10 a.m. Saturday. People with umbrellas lined the edges of the track and applauded the survivors. The dreary weather did not hinder the survivors as they marched. This rain was nothing compared to what they had gone through.
So began this year ’s Relay for Life at the Liquid Crystal Track. The 24-hour fundraiser for cancer research ended at 10 a.m. yesterday and brought in $80,838.47, topping last year ’s total by more than $2,000. After the survivors finished the first lap, the people on the sidelines joined in and began a long 24 hours of walking. Some would be there the entire time. Others belonged to a larger team and came and went as they pleased. A little girl ran up and jumped into her grandmother’s arms. “Can I walk around with you, grandma?” “You sure can.” See RELAY, Page 8
Re:Creating fashion
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The Re:Create fashion show wowed a sold out Cartwright Hall on Saturday night. Courtney Earls, freshman fashion merchandising major, sports a piece designed by Jamie Reynolds, senior fashion design major. Check out KentWired.com for a story about the show.
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Where: Student Center When: 8 a.m.
n Glass sale
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Where: Student Center When: 8 a.m.
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Where: Manchester Field When: 12 p.m.
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Education Where: Verder Piano Lounge When: 9 p.m.
n Centennial Time Capsule
Where: Student Center When: 8 a.m.
n University Bookstore
Soundfest: The Living Arts Music Extravaganza Where: Verder S-35 Lot When: 12 p.m.
Sidewalk Sale Where: Risman Plaza When: 10 a.m.
Baseball vs. Ohio Where: Schoonover Stadium When: 1 p.m.
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Softball vs. Central Michigan Where: Diamond at Dix When: 2 p.m.
Michigan (doubleheader) Where: Diamond at Dix When: 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
n Baseball vs. Ohio
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n Improv Show
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n Living Arts Gallery Show
Where: Verder Art Gallery When: 6 p.m.
College Republicans Tea Party Where: Risman Plaza When: 5 p.m. Voices of Testimony Spring Concert Where: Michael Schwartz Room 177 When: 6 p.m.
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FAMOUS QUOTE “It is easier to lead men to combat, stirring up their passion, than to restrain them and direct them toward the patient labors of peace.” — Andre Gide
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SUMMARY: Saturday’s College Fest avoided the problems of last year, with the night ending with no major issues at about 10:15. That’s a credit to both students and police officers, who both seemed to have learned their lesson.
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t this time last year, the city of Kent and the university suffered a major black eye after the riots of College Fest, when students threw bottles and set a bonfire in the middle of College Avenue in response to what they called excessive force from the police. This year, the story was very different. Saturday’s version of the annual block party ended when police officers began clearing parties on the street at around 10:15 p.m. Though some bottles were thrown in the direction of the police officers, the end of the night was relatively tame — and that’s a credit to both students and officers. It was easy to see that both groups learned their lesson from last year’s riots. The officers looked prepared to deal with anything that happened, and while they made numerous arrests — 51 in total — they didn’t resort to using rubber bullets like last year. Meanwhile, the students had also learned their lesson. While they were clearly unhap-
py with being dispersed (there were chants of “Bullshit” and “F—k the police”), most responded to the police by leaving the street. Some threw bottles, but the number who did was tiny compared to the entire crowd. We’re glad this year’s College Fest didn’t turn into the mess that last year’s did, mainly because it prevents another major scar for the city and the university. After the riots last year, footage of the fires appeared on CNN, and newspapers around the country picked up the story. That coverage didn’t put the university or its students in a good light at all. Many outsiders painted a broad picture of Kent State students as drunken fools, and that’s not exactly the type of school that parents are eager to send their kids to. So that’s why we’re glad to see Saturday’s festivities end so well in comparison. While there were certainly some bad eggs in the crowd, it’s important to point out that the majority of students didn’t act out at all. They were simply having a good time, and
they listened to the police when it was time to leave. They might not have been happy about it, but they listened. And while the police officers were dressed in riot gear, they were just being prepared. For much of the night, they simply stood in clusters along the sidewalk, ready to act if something happened. It’s important to note that with additional block parties coming up — Shermania and Drinkin’ on Lincoln come to mind — students should follow the example of Saturday’s crowd. It’s all right to have a good time, but the night should end peacefully. Causing problems is more trouble than it’s worth. The above editorial is the consensus opinion of the Daily Kent Stater editorial board whose members are listed to the left. React to this story and more at KentWired.com
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On this day in 1954, the Salk polio vaccine field trials, involving 1.8 million children, began at the Franklin Sherman Elementary School in McLean, Va — History.com
A FINAL TOAST: Senior columns
Never eat a burrito on St. Patrick’s Day I’m not exactly sure how I am going to survive without college. For the past four years, I’ve relied on some key factors that simply won’t be in my life anymore. I could count on a friend in class to lend me notes when I missed a lecture. I could count on a fellow Daily Kent Stater staffer to help me with a layout or a photo. I could count on my roommates to call me a cab when I had one too many drinks downtown. In all honesty, I’m terrified to leave college. Hearing words like job security, pension and 401(k) make my skin crawl. Life must go on. So, in looking back, let these dos and don’ts be a final testament to the good (and not so good) times I am leaving at Kent State. Do drink. A lot. Yes, school is very important, but these are the last times in our lives where drinking three days out of the week is socially acceptable. Stop making excuses. Work hard. Play hard. Don’t fall head-over-heels for someone too quickly. There are definitely a few things I wouldn’t do again in this category. Enough said. Do yourself a favor and take an art history class. Choosing that as my minor has been one of the most rewarding decisions I’ve ever made. Sitting in a near-pitchblack room gazing at Mondrians, Pollauiolos and Boschs can be like an out-of-body experience. Talk to Diane Scillia in the art history department; she’s one of the most intelligent women you’ll ever meet. Don’t waste all of your money on textbooks. I used textbooks for every one of my classes freshman year, and probably only two or three classes since then. Do take some time out to go to church if you are religious. I am not a die-hard Catholic by any means, but every once in a while, sitting in on a mass helps to focus
Sam Twarek the rest of my week. Don’t laugh at someone until you’re sure they’re OK after a trip/fall. I am thinking in particular of a night when a good friend of mine fell backward into an eight-foot sewer pit. When this girl eventually climbed out of this hell-hole, she looked like a wet rat. Thank God she was fine because I laughed as soon as it happened. Do stay on good terms with your roommates. Even if they happen to be lazy, selfish or boring, stay on their good side. There is nothing worse than coming home to an awkward silence. Don’t be afraid of the police. They are mostly here to help. Stay out of their way and they should stay out of yours. Do see your college experience in the grand scheme of life. There are plenty of times when I have made mistakes like not studying, drinking when I shouldn’t have ... and some illegal activities. But, in the bigger picture, I’m glad I did all of them. These are the times to make those mistakes. Enjoy them. Finally, never eat a burrito on St. Patrick’s Day. A communal dorm shower is not such a good place to vomit up an entire order at Chipotle after an early-morning Irish car bomb. Trust me. Sam Twarek is a senior visual journalism major and guest columnist for the Daily Kent Stater. React to this story and more at KentWired.com
Real change starts with people, not clergymen Late last week, I was greeted with the sad news that a Belgian bishop voluntarily resigned, after admitting to sexually abusing a child many years ago. The news came among a slew of other resignations by high-ranking clergymen across Europe, stemming from abuse cover-ups to misused orphanage funds. Needless to say, my heart sank at that point. Like many Catholics, I had tried to convince myself for years that these coverups only took place in one or two dioceses where the bishop simply panicked when learning of the disturbing revelations. Even when it became clear that many U.S. bishops were involved in cover-ups, I kept telling myself that it was only a problem in America, but the clergy in Europe, where the true roots of Catholicism lie, remained steadfast to their morals. Now, it appears I have no excuses to give myself. Widespread cover-ups in the Catholic Church are a reality. As with many Catholics, my faith in our church has not been shaken. Only in our church hierarchy. Perhaps what is most frustrating about this scandal is the effect it will have on the younger generation of Catholic priests. The really good priests will now have to live with the stereotype of being a child molester, while potential priests may just stay away from the seminary altogether. And in a world where warlords kill thousands in Africa and half of the U.S. population is against universal health care, we desperately need good priests to advocate for what is right. In the midst of this devastation, I am still convinced that the Catholic Church
Frank Yonkof will overcome these obstacles and become a leading example of redemption. But change will have to start with the Catholic lay people, not the clergy. In order to prevent the abuse and coverups from happening again, we must understand how it happened in the first place. Unfortunately, many bishops handled abuse claims like CEOs protecting their organization. Once more, their prominence as higherranking clergymen probably helped them avoid tough questions that needed to be asked. Like many Catholics, I had grown up loving the church’s traditions. Of course, the traditional role of the higher clergy is something else I love, with their elaborate clothing and the special duties they perform. Although it is the same mass celebrated around the globe, communion feels much more special when it is distributed by a bishop, which is kind of sad when you stop to think about it. I had unknowingly elevated the clergy to a higher level in my own mind. While the office of bishop calls for a humble individual to act the role of a “shepherd,” I was looking for a leader with all the pomp and circumstance. As much as I would like to believe this is my own personal problem, I fear that many Cath-
olics around the globe are the same way. Ironically, the clergy themselves have sought to downplay their own roles with the reforms of Vatican II in the 1960s. The pope no longer wears an extravagant Papal Tierra and is no longer carried around on a portable throne. Even at the parish level, the role of priest has shifted. The majority of parishioners no longer go to a priest to seek advice for tough decisions, and many priests come down from the pulpit to give their homily. Perhaps we Catholics are afraid to give up the old traditions that really have no spiritual merit. To be honest, I don’t even know why we use incense in the church, but I know that my heart longs for it. As one priest I know pointed out, people think traditions like the Latin mass will hearken us back to a time where we don’t feel so insecure. In reality, it’s all about nostalgia. But this very role provided a blanket of secrecy to the bishops, which eventually led to the coverups. So it’s clear that something has got to change. But before we can ever hope for change in the church, we as Catholics have to re-evaluate the role of these traditions and the role of the clergy. This self-reflection is certain to be a difficult task and might force us to give up the traditions we love, but this is one of the central themes of Christianity: The right thing is always hard to do. Frank Yonkof is a sophomore newspaper journalism major and columnist for the Daily Kent Stater. Contact him at fyonkof@kent.edu. React to this story and more at
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One need not follow the other Why does our opinion of a thing or person so affect our ability to enjoy it? Michael Jackson is one of those subjects that never fails to get a rise out of people; everyone has an opinion. He is a gifted musician, but after he was accused of child molestation, many hesitated to even listen to his music. I think it must be that people equate buying a CD or seeing a movie with supporting the beliefs of the people who put it out. With so many people in our country, it seems downloading a song off iTunes is equated with casting your vote in favor of the people who produced it. I don’t think it should, though. Sometimes I think we lend too much credence to a person’s reputation as defining their value. In the advertising world, for a celebrity to endorse a product they need to have an image that is aligned with how the company selling the product wants it to be perceived. Not long after the whole Tiger Woods scandal broke, the ads we were so used to seeing on TV began to disappear. Was this because he was suddenly no longer able to play golf?
Molly Cahill No, it was because despite the old adage that “all publicity is good publicity,” he had become damaged goods. Advertisers worried that no one would want to buy products associated with a man caught schtooping someone other than his wife. Hell, we almost impeached one of our presidents for committing the same “crime.” As a composer, Richard Wagner produced some of the most enduring operas ever written. His reputation as an anti-Semite, though, has followed him even into death. His beliefs may be reprehensible to those who don’t prescribe to the same, but does it necessarily follow that we should also boycott his works? This is how we end up banning books. We
decide that the point of view or message contained within its pages is so harmful that no one should even be exposed to it. You don’t have to agree with what is said to recognize it as having cultural relevance or meaning. “Thriller” will always be one of the best songs to shake your groove to on Halloween. We spend so much time worrying about how we will look in the eyes of our friends if we appear to support a person society has deemed persona non grata that we overlook the fact that Bill Clinton was a good president or that Mel Gibson is a great actor. People should learn to think for themselves rather than rely on society as a whole to form their opinions for them. Judge a work by its own merit, not by what the TV has said the person has done. Believe me, it is entirely possible to watch “Braveheart” or “The Little Mermaid” without turning into a neo-Nazi. Molly Cahill is a senior pre-journalism major and columnist for the Daily Kent Stater. Contact her at mcahill2@kent.edu. React to this story and more at KentWired.com
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COLLEGE College Fest ends with few issues
‘People will come’
College Avenue was quiet at 10:20 a.m. except for the sound of car tires on wet pavement. The sky was grey and the air was damp and chilly. “We have champagne,” yelled one man as he and his friends headed down College Avenue, removing bottles from a plastic CVS Pharmacy bag. Bryan Bowen, senior justice studies major, said he thought more people would show up once the sun came out. “As soon as the weather clears, people will come and the police will follow,” Bowen said. Bowen and some of his friends said they saw the same cop ride by almost every half hour. “Speak of the devil,” Bowen said as the cop cruised by at 10:48 a.m. By 1:40 p.m., two police cars were stationed on College Avenue. A couple officers were walking around while two stood on the curb of Willow Street and College Avenue. One man walked down the street with a double hose beer bong. Moments later, two men and a woman headed down the street. They held their red plastic cups with their left hands, keeping them close to their left leg, as they passed the police. Two officers went up to talk to junior sociology major Laura Adams, junior communication major Becky Akosi and junior fashion design major Ashley Gerber. “They were really nice, but they were really nice last year, too,” Akosi said. “Then at 8 p.m., they got mean.” Micah Bryan, junior philosophy and law major, hobbled down College Avenue on crutches. He sprained his left ankle playing bas-
Monday, April 26, 2010 | Page 5 ketball the week before but was determined to go out and have a good time. “I would’ve gotten out somehow, eventually,” he said. Rain started pouring at 2:20 p.m., ending one house’s small barbecue. Some people huddled under the tents. Others were unfazed.
‘They’re doing a better job’ By 3 p.m., College Fest was just warming up. But not in terms of temperature. Bottles, crushed cans and plastic cups lay in yards and scattered along sidewalks. As a light rain turned into a steady shower, partygoers continued to come and go. Melissa Marthey, junior human development major, had her sweatshirt hood up because she said it had rained twice since 12:30 p.m., when she arrived at the block party. “This is the shittiest weather I’ve ever seen,” she said. Around 6:30 p.m., most of the crowd had drifted to the middle of College Avenue. On each side of the street, small groups of police stood in riot gear. Some partiers got in a fight and police broke it up. Duct taped on a telephone pole was a folder of “What to do if you’re stopped by the police” pamphlets. James Goggin, a resident of Cleveland, who held a Coors Light can and beer bottle in his hand, said police seemed to be pretty lenient for most of the afternoon. Instead of making arrests for open containers, most officers dumped the alcohol of those who wandered onto the sidewalk, he said. Goggin said he saw one partygoer who walked into the street and had his beer dumped, only to do it two more times before police arrested him. “I think they’re doing a better job this year in preparing for it,” he said.
‘Party’s over’ Around 7:30 p.m., the lawns remained full of people and beer
cans. The sound of glass beer bottles shattering could be heard all over College Avenue as people walked on the crowded and littered sidewalks. Police presence maintained steady through evening, picking up only while the sun started to set. Arrest numbers didn’t explode, but a steady number of drunken patrons found their way into the company of police. One man, according to police, exposed himself to a group of girls. Kent City Police Chief James Peach said around 8:45 p.m. the police presence was a preventative act. He said the police weren’t there to ruin the party because “we want everyone to have a good time.” About the same time, police equipped themselves with pepper ball guns. When asked if the guns were precautionary or expected to be used, Peach replied by saying he carries but never expects to use it. As 10 p.m. approached, the crowd grew rowdier. They began singing “Ole, Ole, Ole, Ole” and chanting various other sayings. The police moved from the sidewalk to the street. A standoff of sorts took place as students stood on the edges of lawns and police stared back at them. Some in the crowd began to throw bottles, which led to the police clearing parties. At 10:50 p.m., with most of the crowd gone, a police officer got on a megaphone to warn a few stragglers: “Party’s over. Leave the area immediately.” Ten minutes later, the street was silent and the rain had begun again. Contact public affairs reporters Nicole Stempak at nstempak@kent. edu, Kelly Byer at kbyer@kent.edu and Anthony Holloway at ahollow1@ kent.edu. Editor Doug Gulasy also contributed to this story. React to this story and more at KentWired.com
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BARKER Barker found guilty Lear said to the jury that the steps the police department took immediately following the incident were mistakes that led to the misidentification of Adrian Barker. He noted the police’s use of the “show-up” method for witnesses to identify the attackers. He quoted Dr. Solomon Fulero, an earlier witness called by the defense, as saying that a witness’s account of shocking events is susceptible to contamination due to the circumstances. “They weren’t expecting something like this to happen,” Lear said. “So are they susceptible to contamination? Make no mistake, part of that contamination is from the Kent Police Department.” Lear then retold the
accounts of Jefferson’s involvement in the case and how he was sent home that night in November without giving any statement or having any questioning by the police, despite the fact that three of the nine eyewitnesses claimed Jefferson was directly involved in the attack on Kernich. Lear also brought to light how Jefferson shaved his head after the incident, but before his police interview on Nov. 17, something he said differentiated his appearance from the night in question. Lear told the jury that despite the prosecution learning that Jefferson kicked Kernich, they never deviated from the theory they had from the beginning of the investigation. The defense retold the exchange between Detective Mark DiJerome during his video interview with Carl Belfiore, Kent State student and witness, from which Lear said, “When you can listen to an interview and you can see the theory
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FRIDAY n Elizabeth L. Wilson, 20, of Gahanna was charged with certain acts prohibited at the 100 block of South Water Street. n Blake J. Keller, 20, of Kent was charged with underage drinking at the intersection of Franklin and Erie streets. n Jesse A. Zahoransky, 28, of Streetsboro was charged with drunken driving, fleeing and
THURSDAY n Theft was reported at Taylor Hall and the Student Recreation and Wellness Center. n Adam J. Stanley, 20, of Alliance was charged with underage drinking at Koonce Hall. n Aleksandra L. Kampe, 19, of Newbury was charged with underage drinking at Koonce Hall. n Amanda L. Sundberg, 18, of Galloway was charged with underage drinking at Koonce Hall. n Audrey R. Moore, 19, of Massillon was charged with underage drinking at Koonce Hall. FRIDAY n An alcohol violation was reported at Kent Hall.
by the questions asked, you can tell, one, he is locked in.” To emphasize the doubt in Barker’s identification, Lear said of the nine written statements from Nov. 15, three listed Jefferson as the attacker and two more claimed it was a man in a white shirt but couldn’t further identify the attacker between Barker and Jefferson. Lear ended his closing statements by urging the jury to remember that they cannot rely on the evidence presented by the prosecution and therefore should deliberate a verdict of not guilty for Adrian Barker. “He’s the man that should be charged with murder,” he said of Jefferson. Contact public affairs reporter Anthony Holloway at ahollow1@kent.edu. React to this story and more at KentWired.com n Jordan M. Elias, 19, of Loveland was charged with underage drinking at Fletcher Hall. n Kaitlin A. Woods, 19, of Cleveland was charged with disorderly conduct at McGilvery Hall near Lincoln Street. n Kayla E. McGarry, 18, of Euclid was charged with disorderly conduct at McGilvery Hall near Lincoln Street. n Kelly N. Tunney, 18, of Cranberry Township, Pa., was charged with underage drinking at Fletcher Hall. n Kelsey E. Derrick, 18, of Willowick was charged with disorderly conduct at McGilvery Hall near Lincoln Street. n Kristyn N. Sawatsky, 19, of Meadville, Pa., was charged with underage drinking at Fletcher Hall. n Steven V. Mlinaric, 18, of Walton Falls was charged with underage drinking at Fletcher Hall.
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Keith, Archer shine in scrimmage Lance Lysowski
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Last season, sophomore quarterback Spencer Keith developed chemistry on the field with his fellow classmate, wide receiver Tyshon Goode. Although Goode missed time this offseason with a concussion, the chemistry with his starting quarterback was still strong as the sophomore caught four passes for 58 yards and a touchdown in an intra-squad scrimmage Saturday at Dix Stadium. With Kent State’s spring game coming up this Friday, here are a few players to keep an eye on moving forward. Keith: After starting six games in his freshman campaign, Keith has shown this spring how early playing time vastly improved his game. On Saturday, Keith completed 14-of-24 passes for 143 yards and two touchdowns. Kent State coach Doug Martin said Keith is making a statement to the rest of the Mid-American Conference with the strides he’s made. “Spencer is a different type of player now because of the experience he got last year,” Martin said. “And he’s one of the best quarterbacks in the conference now.”
Senior linebacker Cobrani Mixon: Mixon is the anchor of
Kent State’s linebacking corps and led the Flashes’ defense with 108 tackles last season. The senior has missed the majority of off-season workouts because of an injury, but his presence on the sidelines is still intact. The senior dressed in full pads for Saturday’s scrimmage despite not being able to play. Mixon is on many people’s Bednarik Trophy Pre-Season watch list for the nation’s best linebacker.
Sophomore running back Dri Archer: The Flashes are in
a predicament. Martin has three running backs on his roster who
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Sophomore running back Dri Archer breaks past defenders in Saturday's scrimmage. Archer finished fourth on the team last season with 773 all-purpose yards. would receive starting consideration, but the starting job is senior running back Eugene Jarvis’ to lose. Archer impressed in Saturday’s game again, as the sophomore broke tackles at the line of scrimmage on his way to a 65-yard touchdown run. A challenge facing Martin could be how to use Archer in the offense. The sophomore has been given time at punt returner, but the Flashes’ offense could use his game-breaking speed. Junior cornerback Josh Pleasant: Kent State’s starting corner continues to show shutdown ability in spring practice. During
a two-minute drill in Saturday’s scrimmage, the junior intercepted a ball and returned it 59 yards for a touchdown. The secondary is said to be the Flashes’ thinnest position, but the play of Pleasant and his counterpart, junior Norman Wolfe, may put that statement to rest. Freshman quarterback Cedric McCloud: The most intriguing position battle this offseason has been at the backup quarterback spot. McCloud has displayed arm strength and mobility, but his decision-making has been inconsistent. Measuring 6-foot-4 and 234 pounds, McCloud has the physical tools to be a competent
quarterback at the collegiate level, but neither he nor junior quarterback Giorgio Morgan have taken advantage of the opportunity. Martin said he is still waiting for a player to take the job in spring practices. “What’s lacking right now is our backups on offense,” Martin said. “We particularly need someone to step up and take the backup quarterback job.” Contact sports reporter Lance Lysowski at llysowsk@kent.edu. React to this story and more at KentWired.com
Seahawks draft former KSU wide receiver in seventh round
The Seattle Seahawks drafted former Kent State wide receiver Jameson Konz Saturday afternoon in the seventh round of the NFL Draft. Konz, who also played linebacker and tight end in his Kent State career, was drafted as a fullback. He was taken with the
Women’s golf wins 12th straight title
38th pick of the seventh round, the 245th pick overall. The 6-foot-3, 227-pound Konz caught 21 passes for 298 yards and two touchdowns last season for the Flashes. He started all 12 games for the team. He jumped — literally — into
draft discussion with his performance at Kent State’s Pro Day in March. He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.38 seconds and registered a 46-inch vertical leap, higher than any player at the NFL Combine. Konz’s selection marks the fourth straight year a Kent State
player has been drafted. Former Kent State quarterback Julian Edelman was selected in the seventh round of the 2009 draft by the New England Patriots, who converted him to wide receiver. —Doug Gulasy
Keeping up with tradition, the No. 33 Kent State women’s golf team won its 12th straight MidAmerican Conference Championship, and junior Martina Gavier was named the individual medalist this weekend. Gavier said it is amazing the team won the tournament again. “That just shows that coach Mike Morrow has done an amazing job recruiting great players, coaching us and leading us the right way,” Gavier said. “We strive for championships and moments like this, so it’s pretty rewarding. Hopefully, we can continue on our 12 MAC titles in a row.” Morrow said he was proud of the victory and the impression it leaves about the women’s golf program. “I’m really proud of how the girls performed and stepped their game up,” Morrow said. “I think it shows we have a very good program, obviously; the best in the MAC for the past 12 years. We have great competitors, and they’re very consistent and very powerful.” One of those competitors is Gavier, the 11th Kent State golfer to win the MAC in the tournament’s 12-year history. Morrow said she played a solid game throughout the competition, which Gavier credits to her attitude. “I just really tried to stay relaxed and confident throughout the entire tournament,” Gavier said. “When you play like that, the good score and the good numbers just tag along.” Gavier posted a 218, winning the tournament by three strokes. But it wasn’t as easy as it sounds. The Flashes had to battle cold, windy conditions all weekend, experiencing a rain delay of 45 minutes on Sunday. “(There were) tough conditions, so you had to stay mentally strong to get through it,” Gavier said. The tournament, hosted by the University of Toledo, also brought tough competition. “The conference is definitely getting a lot better, as far as the number of golfers and the quality and depth of the teams,” said
Morrow. “I see a huge improvement in the competition.” Gavier said she did not think about the other teams while she was playing. “We knew we were kind of at the top of the field here, so our team came really confident and not really thinking about anyone else,” she said. “We came to do our best, and we knew that that would be enough to take a trophy home.” Every Kent State golfer placed in the top 20 at the tournament. Sophomore Shamira Marshall placed fourth with 223 strokes and sophomores Mercedes Germino and Mandi Morrow tied for sixth with 226 strokes. Morrow said a tough regular season and raw talent helped the golfers place where they did. “As the players come into the program as freshmen, they are surrounded by very professional players,” Morrow said. “They probably learn as much, if not more, from these players as they do for the coaches.” Agreeing, Gavier said she thinks that contributes to the fun the teammates have together. “We all learn from each other, help each other out and try to keep the team together,” Gavier said. “That’s what I love about our team.” With a strong bond and confidence from its latest victory, Morrow said he hopes to carry this momentum into the rest of the postseason. “Our goal is to have a great show at the NCAA Regionals (which begin May 6) and save our best for the NCAA Championships (which begin May 18),” Morrow said. “We’re planning on keeping it going.” Finishing 15th last year, the team is hoping to win the NCAA Championships this year. “The past few years I was at Kent, we came up short, and that was heartbreaking,” Gavier said. “I’m really hoping this year we can make it. We still have a quite a bit to go, but we’re ready.”
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Reynolds sets MAC wins record Offense carries Brad Tansey
Daily Kent Stater The Kent State softball team won three out of four games this weekend, including a sweep over Akron, to maintain its position at the top of the Mid-American Conference. After yesterday’s 9-1 victory over the Zips, senior pitcher Kylie Reynolds became the Mid-American Conference’s all-time leader in wins with 78 for her career. On Friday, the Flashes (24-17, 11-3 MAC) split with Ohio, losing the first game 2-1 and winning the second game 5-1. Reynolds said the team was really hoping to get the win at Ohio, but the loss fueled the fire for the rest of the weekend. “Overall, I think we did really well this weekend,” Reynolds said. “We’re starting to play more consistent with bringing our whole game to the field.” Kent State has won 11 out of its last 16 games, including seven out of its last eight. Reynolds took the loss for Kent State in game one Friday, pitching a complete game with six strikeouts. The only run Kent State scored was on a sacrifice fly by sophomore catcher Jessica Blanton, which scored junior outfielder Beth Cinadr. The offense came to life in the fourth inning of game two when Cinadr doubled to left field. Junior third baseman Jessica Carmichael and Blanton followed with a pair of singles. With two on and two out, sophomore shortstop Mary Holt blasted a three-run home run to give the Flashes a 4-1 lead. Holt went 2-for-3 with three RBIs in the Flashes’ win. Kent State scored again in the top of the fifth when freshman outfielder Lauren Grimes singled up the middle. She later scored after a single by Carmichael. O n S a t u rd a y, K e n t S t a t e
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Sophomore shortstop Mary Holt gives her teammates high-fives during the top of the sixth inning at yesterday’s game against Akron. The Flashes scored seven runs during the inning and went on to beat the Zips 9-1. defeated Akron 4-0. Carmichael said the offense came together after Friday’s loss. “Our offense pulled together, and defensively we did make the plays when we needed to,” Carmichael said. “We were in some tough situations at times.” In the top of the fourth inning,
Carmichael hit a solo home run to break a scoreless tie. “Hitting home runs are always great,” Carmichael said. “I kind of got off to a slow start at the beginning of the season, so now that I can come back and get going again is huge for me.” After a one-out double by Holt in
the top of the sixth inning, senior first baseman Alyssa Frobase hit a triple which scored pinch runner Lauren Brocklehurst. The Flashes scored again in the seventh after singles by Grimes, Holt and senior outfielder Leah Archual. Kent State finished the sweep of the Zips yesterday with a 9-1 victory. In the second victory against Akron, Reynolds also broke the school record for career shutouts (27), while picking up her 17th win on the season in the team’s victory against Akron. “Shutouts are something I always aim for in every game that I throw,” Reynolds said. “I wish I could have thrown more this year, but as a pitcher, I feel that’s the best job you can do.” The Flashes scored first in the top of the fourth inning after a double by senior infielder Amy Hair, which scored Brocklehurst, who pinch ran for Blanton, who singled earlier in the inning. Kent State increased the lead to 2-0 in the fifth after a two-out single by Cinadr to score Archual, who reached on an infield single. The Flashes exploded for seven runs in the top of the sixth inning to make the score 9-0. Carmichael hit her second home run of the weekend in the inning. She has a team-leading nine home runs on the season. Kent State has a one-game lead over Central Michigan for first place in the MAC. The Flashes return to action tomorrow with a doubleheader at Cleveland State beginning at 3 p.m. Contact sports correspondent Brad Tansey at btansey@kent.edu. React to this story and more at KentWired.com
KSU baseball to sweep of Buffalo Lance Lysowski
Daily Kent Stater The Kent State baseball team’s offense continued to carry the Flashes this weekend as the team swept Buffalo in a three-game road series. “Anytime you go on the road it’s difficult to even win the series,” Kent State coach Scott Stricklin said. “It’s certainly very good for us to sweep Buffalo and help our chances in the Mid-American Conference.” On Saturday, the Flashes played the Bulls in a doubleheader due to inclement weather. In the second game, Kent State held a 4-3 advantage heading into the seventh inning. Senior left fielder Anthony Gallas doubled to left center field and was driven in by sophomore second baseman Jimmy Rider’s two-out single. After the Bulls walked a batter, sophomore catcher David Lyon hit a two-run double to give the Flashes a 7-3 lead. Gallas went 7-for-14 on the weekend with two home runs and seven runs batted in. “The amazing thing is that the outs he recorded, he couldn’t have hit the ball harder,” Stricklin said. “His outs were loud and he had a great weekend for us. He continues to be a rock defensively for us in left field, a great senior and a great leader for this team.” The Flashes added on an insurance run in the top of the ninth to secure the series sweep. Junior pitcher Kyle Hallock earned the victory with 5 2/3 innings pitched, three earned runs and two strikeouts.
T h e l e f t - h a n d e r ’ s re c o rd improved to 4-3 with a 6.06 earned run average. Stricklin said the team’s pitching staff had an impressive weekend on the road. “I thought our pitching was solid, and our defense was very good,” Stricklin said. “(Sophomore pitcher) David Starn and Hallock had good outings, and continue to get better.” After starting the season slow, the team’s pitching staff has continued to improve as the Flashes’ ERA is 5.01, compared to their opponents’ 6.71 ERA. “We’ve become more consistent,” Stricklin said. “Our pitching staff battled this weekend. (Junior pitcher) Robert Sabo struggled a bit, but got us into the fifth inning of his start with a lead. We are continuing to get better.” On Friday, the Flashes defeated the Bulls 9-4 behind Gallas’ four RBIs and six strikeouts by Starn, who earned his sixth win of the season. Saturday’s first game was a 16-8 victory in favor of Kent State. Junior right fielder Ben Klafczynski’s grand slam in the sixth inning aided the Flashes’ victory. Klafczynski went 2-for-2 on the game with six RBIs. The Flashes will travel to Youngstown State on Tuesday to face the Penguins at 5 p.m. Contact sports reporter Lance Lysowski at llysowsk@kent.edu. React to this story and more at
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RELAY Rain doesn’t dampen spirit at Relay for Life Around noon, the sun came out. More people started to walk the track. Each tent lining the track was raising money for cancer research. Some offered massages and others had henna tattoos, but the brothers of Kappa Sigma found a different way to fundraise. Every few minutes, whistles screamed across the field. The group of Kappa Sigmas ran to a girl, picked her up and put her in a makeshift jail. Her friend had donated a dollar to Kappa Sigma to capture her, and she’d have to pay a dollar to be released. A woman ran up to tents and danced the chicken dance if someone donated money. A man pulled a seat on wheels and offered chariot rides. The clouds blew back in front of the sun and, again, it began to rain. The walkers trudged on, umbrellas in hand. As the sun began to set behind the clouds, the participants began to prepare for the Luminaria Ceremony. Each white paper bag twinkled behind the thick black letters of loved ones’ names. Uncle Dale, Grandpa Richard, Aunt Jeannie. The group of participants gath-
ered near the start line on the track and walked a lap in silence for the memory of all those who had lost their battle with the disease. The sound of shuffling feet was the only thing to be heard. Later, two students stood by a luminaria dedicated to the memory of Robert Zuckerman, a history professor who had bladder cancer. He died in early 2008. “He was here my freshman year,” one student remembered. “Yeah, I met him when I was 12,” the other said. Tara Jackson, the faculty adviser for the Relay For Life student organization, said the ceremony was touching. “My father died from colon cancer about 15 years ago, and then my uncle from the same thing, so it’s definitely there,” she said. “I bought several luminarias. It’s for a good cause.” As the sun began to rise the next morning, only a few hours separated the walkers from completion. Some stray team members who had ventured home for a few hours of sleep and shelter from the cold returned to the track to finish their walk. At 10 a.m., announcers called all participants to the entertainment tent at the center of the track. Twenty-four hours of walking, running, supporting and giving had finally come to an end. It was time to begin the closing ceremony. The brothers of Kappa Sigma
gathered next to Kent locals like Heather Malarcik and her family. Kent firefighters stood behind second-year architecture students. Everyone moved in, standing shoulder to shoulder with the early morning sun breaking through the hovering rain clouds. After a couple playful awards, final words of thanks and encouragement were addressed to the crowd. “Relay for Life gives us all the opportunity to celebrate the cancer survivors in our lives and support them in their fight against this disease,” one announcer began. “Relay for Life also gives us time to remember those we have lost. They are never far from our hearts, and it’s our relief that we can come together and remember their lives. “It is for all the people we’ve lost, all the people who continue to survive cancer and all those who will still hear those dreaded words, ‘You have cancer,’ that we pledge to fight back. Relaying is how we choose to make a difference against this disease.” A few moments later, the entire crowd of students, adults, survivors and fighters made its way to the track once more for a final lap. Contact news correspondent Ashley Sepanski at asepansk@kent.edu and features reporter Allison Smith at asmith75@kent.edu. React to this story and more at
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Available in Fall! 3 bedroom units close to campus. Well-maintained starting at $800/month. Call today 330-329-2535
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Today is a 6. Let your significant other take the lead now. You’re perfectly happy to go along with any plan, reasonable or not. Maintain a playful attitude.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Today is a 7. Use your persuasive powers to move others as early as possible. The weather could shift, and you need to be on the road before that happens. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Today is an 8. It really is all about you and your most intimate friend. Get together early to make the most of the short time you have. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Today is a 6. You wake up today knowing that you have the power. Now you need to decide what to do with it. Try making everyone around you happier. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Today is a 7. Ask your group leader to work some magic and make obstacles disappear. Everyone needs to see the opportunity and enthusiastically embrace it.
Nice 5 Bedroom House, (330) 6975170 1 & 2 bedroom apts. All utilities included except electric AND we have ample parking! Call to schedule your tour today. (330) 678-0972
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Available For Fall Huge 4 bedroom units in great condition. Deck, garage, large yard, washer/dryer hook up. $275/bed includes water and trash. (330) 6124057
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Field Jacket found on campus contact Peggy 330-672-5822.
Special and Spacious! 2 & 3 bedroom apartments. Gas heat paid. Sign up now for fall and receive $35 off a twelve month lease. Ask about a reduced security deposit. 330-6780823 2 bedroom apartment 5 miles from campus. $800 a month gas, cable, internet, and beach pass included. Call Seth, (419)651-1775. Nice 2 bedroom apartment. Close to downtown. Mature tenants, nonsmoking, no pets. $625 + utilities. 330-688-1187. Nice 2 bed condo, one block from campus. $725 with water and heat. 216-570-8131. Quiet 2 bedroom; furnished unit with kitchen, living room, bath; on bus route; serious nonsmoking mature student; air conditioning; and internet; Call 8am-8 pm (330) 678-1717 Available for Fall - 4 bedroom on Summit, $375/room, includes ALL UTILITIES. 330-678-3047 or BuckeyeParksMgmt.com Available for Fall - Efficiencies on Lake & Willow, $425/month, includes ALL UTILITIES, 330-678-3047 or BuckeyeParkMgmt.com Available for Fall - Single rooms in a rooming house, starting at $225/ month includes ALL UTILITIES. 330678-3047 or BuckeyeParksMgmt. com Available for Fall - Large 3 bedroom townhomes — Large bedrooms, dining area, lots of storage, washer and dryer in basement. $375/room includes gas & trash. 330-678-3047 or BuckeyeParkMgmt.com Available Fall: Triplex, each unit 3 Bedrooms, 1 bath, large yard. $800. (440) 953-8687 www.yourhomerental.com
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1&2 Bedroom Houses One block from campus Available in August (330)673-0650
Available 06/01 and 08/01. Large 2 bedroom, Clean, Starting at $650 including utilities. Near campus. 330-626-7157
Now leasing for fall- spacious, partially furnished, 6 bedroom house, holds 8. 4 single rooms at $380/mo, 1 double at $600/mo, 1 double at $560/mo. Includes all utilities, cable, internet, washer and dryer. a must see! Non-smoking/no pets. 330-847-6432
Tallmadge Pointe Apartments, Spacious 1&2 Bedroom, $530-$670, contact Patience for details at 330416-3934
Three bedroom apartment, $325 per room, includes utilities. 8 miles from campus. 330-310-0278.
Three Bedroom House on Lincoln, Call Josh at 419-357-4897. Very close to campus.
Great campus condo. 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath. Available August. Call Dr. Miller at (330) 618-7764
Fall. Near KSU, 2 bedroom condo, 1.5 bath, washer/dryer in building, $660 +gas +electric. Call Drew 440921-3524.
Hidden Pines Townhouses, 4 lg BR’s, 2 bath, W/D, wood floors, ceramic tile. Spacious, very clean! ALL utilities included option as low as $320/BR. www.hidden-pines.com/ or 440-708-2372
S. Lincoln St. condo, 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bath, no pets, heat included, $725/month. 216-524-0745 Now Leasing for Fall. Kent 4 bedroom house. 330-626-5910 Downtown 3 bedroom Kent available immediately or for Fall, $600 +utilities. 440-725-3933 1 or 2 bedroom, Kent. 927 S. Water. $500 includes trash & water. Near campus & on bus route. Parking, big yard, & porch. Chris 330-221-4411
Available Now Nice two bedroom ranch duplex on KSU Busline. Cable, AC in LR $525/mo+util. (330)6509536 or (330)808-0288 Starting this summer: 3 males searching for 1 roommate. 4 bdrm house, newly remodeled, furnished. 1402 Franklin St. A/C. $400 includes utilities. Off street parking. margiehb59@comcast.net. Very Clean, Quiet 2 bedroom, 1 bath, gas, heat, water, appliances included. Available May 1. 330-760-1884
GET IN EARLY! 2 subleasers needed for 2 bedroom, 2 bath Pebblebrook apartment. Available May 23. Lease ends August 15, but available for renewal. $974/ month + $487 for month of August. Call Adam 330-524-5430. Taking Summer Classes? Need a room? One room open in house on College Avenue with two female roommates, available May 17-August 8. $400 + utilities. E-mail kpickere@kent.edu if interested. Available May 1st: College Towers Efficiency $323. Security deposit and first month free. mkkozelka@ sbcglobal.net. Summit Hill Apartments, 1 room available. $400/mo cable included, available May 16- August 25. Call 412-576-3763
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Sears Kenmore ‘Zig Zag’ Mounted Tabletop 1960s Vintage Sewing Machine (Model 1751) REDUCED TO SELL!! $50 CASH only! GREAT CONDITION! All original attachments, tools and instruction manuals included! Leave a message for Deb at: 330-677-1645 or 330-672-8827
3 Miles East of KSU • 3002 St. Rt. 59 Ravenna Open: Mon–Sat 10am–6pm • Call 330-296-5000
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