County News Commissioners approve temporary appropriations BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON — The Ashtabula County commissioners approved temporary appropriations for the first quarter of 2014 on Monday, Dec. 23. The appropriations will temporarily provide for the expenses and other expenditures for the county’s general fund until March 31, 2014. The commissioners are appropriating $5,965,316 for general fund expenses. Of that amount, $2,570,989 is being appropriated for salaries. The resolution also allowed for non-general fund expenses. The commissioners approved non-general fund appropriations of $83,584,583 in expenses. Of that amount, $23.5 million is for salaries. The commissioners passed other resolutions during the meeting, including: • A resolution approving a contract with MV Transportation, Inc. for the operation of the Ashtabula County Transportation System (ACTS). The cost is not to exceed $961,020. • A resolution approving an equipment lease agreement with MV Transportation, Inc. for ACTS vehicles.
In order to provide for the efficient operation of ACTS, the commissioners will lease the vehicles to MV Transportation for $1 per vehicle per year. During the term of the lease, MV Transportation will maintain and service the fleet at its expense. • A resolution re-appointing Mary Pepperney, Neroy Carter, Tom Fleming, Jerome Brockway, Marlene Sartini and Pat Weston-Hall to the Ashtabula County Senior Services Levy Advisory Board. • A resolution re-appointing Marie Lane to the Ashtabula County Law Library Resources Board. • A resolution re-appointing Commissioner Joe Moroski to the Western Reserve Resource Conservation and Development Council and to re-appoint Nathan Paskey as the alternate. • A resolution approving the lease and memorandum with the Department of Administrative Services for space occupied by the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction in the Grainger Building. There is no cost to the county. The state pays $33,336 annually.The lease is for a two year period, commencing Jan. 1, 2014, and ending June 30, 2015.
A-Tech Masonry student places second in Regional Skills Competition
PHOTO BY JAN PERALA FOR A-TECH
Dan Gillespie is training to become a bricklayer in ATech’s highly regarded masonry pr ogram. In this photo, Gillespie, who recently notched a second place finish in regional competition, practices his skills under the direction of instructor Kevin Orvos. BY JAN PERALA A-Tech JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP - Dan Gillespie, a Jefferson Area High School junior enrolled in the Masonry program at Ashtabula County Technical and Career Campus, placed second in his division at the annual High School Skills Competition sponsored by the Ohio Kentucky Administrative District Council of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers on Dec. 16. Gillespie and A-Tech classmates Richard Burr, a junior, and seniors Mike Hussing and Brandon Littlefield squared off against Masonry students from eight other high schools and career centers at the competition. The event was hosted by the Northern Ohio Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Regional
Training Center in Hudson. At the competition, members of the next generation of bricklayers were provided with plans and specifications, tools and materials and were required to complete a brick pillar in an allotted time period. Judges rated each contestant using an established rubric which included accurate blueprint interpretation, project execution and technique to create the finished structure. According to A-Tech Masonry instructor Kevin Orvos, Gillespie’s skill at turning a pile of bricks and a trough of mortar into a perfectly level structure, neatly squared off to specification earned him the judges’ nod for second place. “I was hoping to place, but it is pretty competitive. You need to be able to think quickly
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Gifted third-grade students have movie day
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Gifted third-grade students at Jefferson Elementary School are: front row from left: Cooper Carey, Braden Dresnek, Evan Valtman, Darryn Azzano, Nick DeRosa and Luke Hernon; and back row from left, Riley Wood, Sifia Glink, Trenton Ellsworth, Wyatt Rose, Ava Dreis, Mikia Kelsey, Morgan Franklin and Tatum Martinez. JEFFERSON - The third graders in Christine Kovacs’ gifted reading classes at Jefferson and Rock Creek Elementary Schools had a “Movie Day” on Monday, Dec. 16. They read “Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing” by Judy Blume. The students got into groups and made illustrations for each chapter. “We taped the papers together to make filmstrip reels
and wrapped them around PVC pipes in a movie box. With the lights out, a flashlight was used to illuminate the screen. Volunteers turned the pipes to make the movie move. The students narrated the movie, recalling what happened in each chapter. Of course, candy bars and popcorn are a must for the movies! We also had Juicy-O to drink,” Kovacs said.
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Stockings for Soldiers accomplished ASHTABULA - Ducro Funeral Services and Crematory and Greenlawn Memory Gardens, exclusive, certified Veterans & Family Memorial Care Providers, concluded their annual “Christmas Stockings for Soldiers” initiative by forwarding 20 boxes (327 stockings) to active duty soldiers with local connections and their units. According to J.P. Ducro, “We collected more stockings this year than ever before. This is a great way for us to show our support for the troops, while giving them a little taste of home for the holidays.” The stockings were collected from the general public, but several churches and school class rooms took a special interest in the project this year. The next project in support of our veterans will be Operation Valentine, when students make valentines to send to our veterans. Ducro’s and Greenlawn continue to be official drop-off centers for “Cell Phones for Soldiers,” where your old cell phones can be converted into free calling minutes for soldiers overseas.
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Sandy Reed (Certified Pet Loss Professional), J.P. Ducro IV and WallE, and Jef f Payne, of Ducro Funeral Services and Greenlawn Memory Gardens, packaged 327 Christmas stockings into 20 boxes to send to active duty military through the “Stockings for Soldiers” initiative. Stockings and shipping were provided by Ducro’s, and generous citizens filled them with items to send to the troops.
Memorial/benefit Commissioners pass resolution of support for Geneva Swamp planned for Corron family BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers protection project BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers
JEFFERSON - The Ashtabula County commissioners passed a resolution supporting the Geneva Swamp protection project (phase II) in the Township of Geneva, the City of Geneva and Saybrook Township proposed for submission to NRAC District 7 Clean Ohio Fund by the Cleveland Museum of Natural History. The properties containing the Geneva Swamp Protection Project contain outstanding swamp forest habitat, according to the resolution. The project will protect valuable habitat and buffer land in a wetland system that supports numerous plants, beetles and amphibians. See MASONRY page 8B The museum will issue
permits to visitors to walk the trails in the summer season after the museum purchases the land. The museum also will hold programs for the general public on the property, and will allow white-tailed deer management to continue there. The museum is partnering with the City of Geneva to create a nature trail at the Geneva Swamp Preserve that will be open to the public and will include interpretive signage. The purchase of several of the tracts of land included in this grant will be an important component of this trail-building project, according to the resolution. With the resolution, the commissioners endorse the proposal to protect all or a portion of the tracts of land included.
JEFFERSON - A memorial/benefit rigatoni dinner is being planned for Alva and Brent Corron on 2-7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 4, at the Jefferson United Methodist Church, 125 E. Jefferson St. The two boys were involved in a train crash in Denmark Township on Dec. 14. Eighteen-year-old Alva was killed in the crash, and Brent suffered extensive injuries but is now home recovering with his family. Boy Scout Troops 11 and 41 will conduct an opening and closing ceremony at the dinner. Music will be performed at 3 p.m. by members of the troops and the high school stage band. The event will feature a Chinese auction, lottery tree and a 50/50 raffle.There will also be a dedication speech area during which friends can share their stories, memories and
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thoughts with the families and friends, organizers said. Cost for the dinner is $10 for adults, $5 for children 10 and under and free for children under the age of three. Take out is also available. The event is being sponsored by the Jefferson United Methodist Church, the Ashtabula County 4-H program, Boy Scout Troops 11 and 41, Lowe’s, Home De-
See CORRON page 8B
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County News 2014 brings a new role for Growth Partnership
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Changing weather
The Business Resource Network expands to Ashtabula County The Business Resource Network (BRN) is a collaboration of the region’s economic development groups, chambers of commerce, workforce training organizations, schools, colleges and universities and government agencies that all offer some sort of business service. Growth Partnership will play the role of Account Executive in Ashtabula County. In this role, GP will continue to ramp up its business outreach and visitation program while engaging a broader network of network partners to offer services and assistance to the County’s business community. Please contact Hattie Grubke-Barnard at hattie@ ashtabulagrowth.com if your business would like to schedule a BRN visit to learn about the resources available to help your business grow in 2014. Organizations and agencies interested in becoming a part of the Business Resource Network and better connecting your services and programs to the business community should also contact Growth Partnership to learn more about the BRN.
Ashtabula County Children Services Board announces new hours Beginning Jan. 2, the Ashtabula County Children Services Board office hours will change. The new hours will be Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. As always, the emergency child abuse hotline worker can be reached after-hours by calling the office number (440) 998-1811 and following the menu options.
Carolisle’s Home in the Harbor store to close for repairs Re-opening scheduled for Feb. 7 ASHTABULA - Toni and Ren Carlisle, owners of Carlisle’ s Home in the Harbor on Bridge Street in Ashtabula, announced today that the Carlisle’s store would close Jan. 5 for about one month due to repairs to the floor. “Our floor has been slowly sinking for some time,” noted Ren Carlisle, “and will require extensive replacement of the concrete which will take several weeks.” Toni Carlisle added that the last business day will be Saturday, Jan. 4. “We will then spend several days moving everything out of the store, which will be a big job. We plan to hold a very aggressive Moving Sale for the three days prior to closing,” she said. “January tends to be the slowest month of the year for us,” Mr. Carlisle said, “so if we have to close for a few weeks, this is the best time to do it.” This is the first time in the store’s eleven-year history on Bridge Street that the store has closed for an extended period. Toni Carlisle commented, “We will miss our customers but we look forward to seeing everyone when we re-open on Feb. 7.” Toni and Ren Carlisle are the most recent members of the Carlisle family which have been retailers in Ashtabula County since the 1850’s .
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The Grand River was rushing on Sunday, Dec. 22, but not as bad as the spring flow. With the 60 degree temperatures, anyone for a picnic? The weather was back to normal by Christmas.
Miller announces candidacy for county Common Pleas judge JEFFERSON – Jefferson attorney Virginia K. Miller has announced her candidacy for Ashtabula County Common Pleas Judge to replace the Honorable Ronald W. Vettel, who is scheduled to retire on Dec. 31, 2014. Miller is circulating candidacy petitions from the Ashtabula County Board of Elections to seek the Democratic nomination for the sixyear term that begins Jan. 1, 2015. Miller has been in private practice since 1989, and with the Jefferson law firm of Smith and Miller since 1997. She focuses on litigation, domestic relations and criminal law. Miller was also an assistant county prosecutor from 1991 to early 1997, working for former Ashtabula County Prosecutor Greg Brown. She has had extensive experience in both misde-
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meanor and felony trials. The focus of her career has been in the courtroom and presenting evidence on behalf of her clients. Miller has served the community as the magistrate at the Geneva on the Lake Mayor’s Court since
2003, having been appointed by then Mayor Georgette Allison. She has also served for many years as an Acting Judge in Ashtabula County Court, Eastern and Western Districts. She believes these positions have enabled her to evaluate testimony and documents presented to make rulings in cases based upon the evidence and arguments. Miller is bar counsel for the Ashtabula County Bar Association’ s Certified Grievance Committee and is a member of the Domestic Relations Committee. She has also participated in the Growth Partnership for Ashtabula County Mentorship Program for many years, helping students get a flavor for the practice of law. As a candidate for judge, Miller offers 24 years of experience presenting and try-
ing cases, dealing with numerous attorneys from northeast Ohio, working with community leaders and agencies, and most importantly, striving to ensure that working men and women have access to the courts and have their case heard and decided fairly and in a timely manner. If elected, Miller would continue the efforts of the Common Pleas judges to improve court services and help reduce the costs of every day litigation. Miller graduated from Cleveland State University and from Cleveland Marshall College of Law. She has been married to William Thompson since 1993. They have three children: Jennifer, a graduate of Sts. John and Paul; Amanda, a senior at Jefferson Area High School, and Jacob, who attends Happy Hearts School.
New tax guide helps people Hadlock Plastics donates to disabled veterans with their 2013 taxes IRS YouTube Videos: IRS Tax through the Geneva Veterans of Foreign Wars Post SUBMITTED PHOTO Forms and Publications Hadlock Plastics employees WASHINGTON — Taxpayers can get the most out of recently donated to disabled various tax benefits and get a jump on preparing their 2013 veterans through the Geneva federal income tax returns by consulting a newly revised Veterans of Foreign Wars Post. The Christmas Committee is comprehensive tax guide now available on IRS.gov. pictured holding the Fruit Publication 17, Your Federal Income Tax, features details on taking advantage of a wide range of tax-saving Boxes the employees made. Pictured, from left to right, opportunities, such as the American Opportunity Tax Credit standing is H.R. Manager for parents and college students, and the Child Tax Credit Chris Coxe; sitting are Mary and Earned Income Tax Credit for low- and moderate-income workers. It also features a rundown on tax changes Jewell, Lori Smith and Patricia Conrad; and standing is for 2013 including information on revised tax rates and Jennifer Hawkins, H.R. new limits on various tax benefits for some taxpayers. This Assistant. Kneeling in front is useful 292-page guide also provides thousands of interactive links to help taxpayers quickly get answers to their Kendra Rodgers. The oranges and bananas were donated questions. by Wal-mart in Ashtabula. Publication 17 has been published annually by the IRS Three different kinds and since the 1940s and has been available on the IRS web site colors of apples were since 1996. As in prior years, this publication is packed donated by Cold Springs with basic tax-filing information and tips on what income Orchards in Rock Creek. The to report and how to report it, figuring capital gains and Christmas Committee losses, claiming dependents, choosing the standard deducdonated $25 Giant Eagle tion versus itemizing deductions, and using IRAs to save cards and candy to each for retirement. box. “I’d like to thank Besides Publication 17, IRS.gov offers many other helpWalmart and Cold Springs ful resources for those doing year-end tax planning. Many Orchards for their generosity 2013 forms are already posted, and updated versions of this holiday season,” other forms, instructions and publications are being posted Receptionist / H.R. Assistant almost every day. Forms already available include Form Jennifer Hawkins said. 1040 and short Forms 1040A and1040EZ.
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They solemnly swear... BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers
JEFFERSON - The commissioners’ meeting room in the Old Courthouse in Jefferson was packed on Thursday, Dec. 19, as re-elected - or newly elected - trustees waited to be sworn in for their new terms. Many of Ashtabula County’ s judges were present to do the honors, including Ashtabula
County Common Pleas Court judges Ronald Vettel, Gary Yost and Alfred Mackey; Eastern County Court Judge Robert Wynn; Ashtabula Municipal Court Judge Al Camplese; and Conneaut Municipal Court Judge Thomas Harris. Retired Western County Court Judge Richard Stevens also was present to swear in Harpersfield Township Trustee Ed Demshar for his the eighth time.
Ashtabula County Common Pleas Court Judge Gary Yost swears in New Lyme Township Trustee William Edelman. Ashtabula County Common Pleas Court Judge Ronald Vettel swears in Trumbull Township Trustee Willis Clay.
Conneaut Municipal Court Judge Thomas Harris swears in Orwell Township Trustee Mark Hart.
Conneaut Municipal Court Judge Thomas Harris swears in Sheffield Township Trustee Alan Kohta.
PHOTOS BY STEFANIE WESSELL Conneaut Municipal Court Judge Thomas Harris swears in Morgan Township Trustee Brett Bellas, who is pictured with his family.
Conneaut Municipal Court Judge Thomas Harris swears Conneaut Municipal Court Judge Thomas Harris swears Ashtabula County Common Pleas Court Judge Ronald in Morgan Township Trustee Bob Martin. in Austinburg Township Trustee Byr on Dutton. Vettel swears in Wayne Township Trustee Jeff Magyar .
Trustees wait to be sworn in on Thursday, Dec. 19.
Ashtabula County Common Pleas Court Judge Alfred Mackey swears in Dorset Township Trustee Herb Dean, pictured with wife Judy Dean and grandson Dylan Dean.
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Jefferson After-School Band program holds Christmas concerts BY KIM PICKARD Gazette Newspapers
opportunity to play an instrument and help prepare them someday for the high school band. At the two concerts the students played several songs: Hot Cross Buns, Jingle Bells, Au Claire De La Lune, Dreidel, Dreidel, and Good King Wenceslas. They also demonstrated an ear-training exercise that helps them learn to listen to each other. In the two bands together there are about 80 to 90 fifth and sixth graders PHOTO BY STEFANIE WESSELL participating and 10 Band members wait for the start of the concert at Rock Creek Elementary School. to 12 high school students, and one eighth grader, assisting and teaching. It is hoped that another ten-week program will be ofPHOTO BY STEFANIE WESSELL fered to the elementary students again Rock Cr eek sixth-grader Joseph Hamper , Jr . practices his in the spring. saxophone.
JEFFERSON - The effort to keep Jefferson Area Local Schools elementary students interested in band is paying off. On Tuesday, Dec. 17, and Thursday, Dec. 19, the fifthand sixth-grade bands of Rock Creek and Jefferson Elementary schools gave short concerts for their parents demonstrating all they have learned in ten weeks of after school practice. When district budget cuts removed elementary band from the schools, the music department of Jefferson Area Local Schools had to get creative. An after#-school band program began, one day each week at each elementary building, to keep the love of music alive in the young students and get them ready for junior high band. The program is led and the bands are directed by parent volunteer Matt Taylor, whose son, Mason Taylor, is a senior saxophone player at Jefferson Area High School. Mr. Taylor is assisted by a team of high school musicians who volunteer their time one day a week at each school from 3:30 - 5 p.m. The high school students divide the elementary bands into sections and teach them how to play their various instruments. Though this does not replace the advantage of daily elementary band instruction, it is a way to ensure PHOTO BY STEFANIE WESSELL that elementary students Pictured are the clarinet players at Rock Cr eek PHOTO BY KIM PICKARD will continue to be given the Elementary School. At the concert at Jefferson, students performed Hot Cross Buns, Jingle Bells, Au Claire De La Lune, Dreidel, Dreidel, and Good King Wenceslas.
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Band Director Matt Taylor.
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Jefferson Elementary students per form for their friends and family.
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Rock Creek Elementary students Kiley Kuchnicki and Andacy Dietrich wait for the start of the concert.
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Instruments at Jefferson Elementary included flute, clarinet, saxophone and more.
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For the Record Conneaut Police
ported a custody dispute.
At 12:29 a.m. Dec. 20, a At 3:05 a.m. Dec. 24, a West Main Road resident domestic altercation was reported harassment. reported on State Street. At 4:41 p.m. Dec. 20, At 5:44 a.m. Dec. 24, an Port Conneaut Federal unwanted person was reCredit Union reported a ported on Furnace Road. fraud. Upon officers’ arrival, they were advised that the male At 12:35 a.m. Dec. 21, a had left the area. non-violent domestic altercation was reported on At 1:44 p.m. Dec. 24, a Hiler Street. Hiler Street resident reported harassment. At 1:03 p.m. Dec. 21, hypodermic needles were loAt 2:05 a.m. Dec. 25, a cated on a female subject domestic altercation was riding her bicycle along r e p o r t e d o n S a n d u s k y Depot Street The matter Street. was referred to the Law Director. At 10:25 a.m. Dec. 25, a domestic altercation was At 1:38 a.m. Dec. 21, a reported on Lake Road. domestic altercation was reported on East Main At 11:19 a.m. Dec. 25, a Road. domestic altercation was reported on Harbor Street. At 12:11 p.m. Dec. 21, an attempted break-in was At 12:14 p.m. Dec. 25, a reported at a Bank Street 16th Street resident reresidence. ported threats.
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Ohio Department of Health warns that flu activity in Ohio is increasing
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At 12:55 p.m. Dec. 21, a At 11:50 p.m. Dec. 25, a rear office was reportedly West Main Road resident broken into at Snap Fit- r e p o r t e d t h a t s h e w a s COLUMBUS – Influenza activity is on the rise in ness. threatened by her son. Ohio and the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is encouraging Ohioans to get their influenza vaccine. At 1:58 p.m. Dec. 21, a Ashtabula Police Although Ohio is currently experiencing minimal domestic altercation was Dec. 20 influenza-like illness activity compared to what is bereported on West Main 0908 hours - 4000 block ing seen in other parts of the country, there are signs Road. of State Road. Disorderly that activity in the state is increasing. So far this flu season, 338 influenza-associated hospitalizations At 2:47 a.m. Dec. 22, an conduct. have been reported to ODH, primarily in northeast intoxicated Gregory Ely 1407 - 1000 block of was cited for disorderly B r i d g e S t r e e t . F r a u d - Ohio. “The flu virus will be less likely to spread if more conduct by public intox. checks. people are vaccinated,” said ODH Director, Dr. Ted After causing a distur2122 - 5000 block of Wymyslo. “Immunization has proven to be the safest bance on Madison Street. Chestnut Avenue. Theft - and most effective way to fight the flu so I encourage At 3:07 a.m. Dec. 22, from yards. A theft of tires all Ohioans to get vaccinated. Moreover, it takes two weeks to build up immunity after receiving the vacSamantha Mareno was ar- was reported. cine, which is another reason to get immunized as rested for disorderly con2347 - 700 block of Lake soon as possible.” duct by public intoxication Avenue. Criminal damage Symptoms of influenza can include fever, cough, after causing a disturor endangering. sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. bance, then failing to Influenza should not be taken lightly. Although most cease, on Harbor Street. Dec. 21 people fully recover from the flu, a small portion of She was booked into the 0930 - 2000 block of Ori- people do experience severe illness (like pneumonia jail facility. ole Drive. Menacing. and respiratory failure), and sometimes the flu can At 6:21 p.m. Dec. 22, 1 6 4 5 - 4 0 0 b l o c k o f be fatal. Anyone who becomes ill with the flu and is Shauna Balliet was ar- Thayer Avenue. Petty theft pregnant, has an underlying medical condition or experiences a particularly severe form of the illness rested on Sandusky Street - from auto. should contact their healthcare provider immediately. for several warrants 1839 - 4000 block of Elm In Ohio, as in the rest of the country, most of the through the Conneaut Muflu circulating now is H1N1, which disproportionately nicipal Court and booked Avenue. Suspicion. affects young and middle-aged adults. However, seainto jail. 1917 - 1000 block of sonal flu viruses may become more prominent as the West Prospect Road. Un- season continues. This year ’s vaccine contains both At 3:40 a.m. Dec. 23, a ruly juvenile. H1N1 and seasonal flu strains so those who become truck driver from Love’s 2024 - 2000 block of immunized will have an increased degree of protecTravel Center reported that his mud flaps were West Avenue. DUS - Fail- tion against multiple kinds of flu. While pandemic H1N1 flu has an unusually strong ure to reinstate. stolen from his truck. impact on teenagers and young adults, those at high2207 - 1000 block of est risk for complications from seasonal flu – includAt 8:36 p.m. Dec. 23, a Perryville Place. Carrying ing children 6 months and younger, pregnant women, Lake Road resident reconcealed weapons. people with chronic medical conditions and the eldported harassment. 2306 - 1000 block of erly – should also remember the importance of proAt 8:40 p.m. Dec. 23, a East 46th Street. Non-vio- tecting themselves. Healthcare workers and caretakers of young children and the elderly are also encourMain Street resident re- lent domestics. aged to get vaccinated. While vaccine provides the greatest protection against the flu, other effective measures include: 310 East Main St., Andover, OH washing hands frequently, or using alcohol-based Sun.-Thurs. 10:30 -10pm • Fri. & Sat. 10:30-11pm hand sanitizer; covering coughs and sneezes with tis440-293-4778 sues, or coughing or sneezing into elbows; avoiding 51 N. Chestnut St., Jefferson, OH touching eyes, nose and mouth; and staying home Sun.-Thurs. 10:30 -10pm • Fri. & Sat. 10:30-11pm when sick and until fever-free for 24 hours without 440-576-1111 using fever-reducing medication. Flu vaccine is available at most healthcare providers’ offices, local health departments and retail www.pizzajoes.com pharmacy chains. For more information on influenza, including where to find vaccine, visit the “Flu Season in Ohio” feature at www.odh.ohio.gov. 9-Cut Cheese
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Jefferson EMS 12/22 00:43 Medical Special Treatment/No Transport 12/22 22:03 General Medical Transported 12/23 15:46 Chest Pain - STEMI Transported 12/23 18:33 Seizure Transported 12/24 14:24 Chest Pain Transported 12/24 15:40 General Medical Transported 12/24 17:14 GI Problem Transported 12/25 02:50 Resp. Distress/Difficulty Breathing Transported 12/25 12:32 Diabetic Problem No Treatment Required 12/25 18:32 Public Assist Standby Only 12/26 09:30 Abdominal Pain (non-Traumatic) Cancelled 12/26 12:26 Public Assist No Patient Found 12/26 13:00 Public Assist No Treatment Required 12/26 13:05 Public Assist No Treatment Required 12/26 23:16 Dizziness No Treatment Required 12/27 09:55 Change in Mental Status Transported 12/27 17:13 Psychiatric/Behavioral Transported 12/28 02:36 Fall Victim (Injury) Transported 12/28 09:02 Public Assist No Patient Found 12/28 09:35 General Medical Transported 12/28 10:24 Medical Alarm Cancelled 12/28 13:13 Psychiatric/Behavioral Transported
Retirement Reception for the Ashtabula Arts Center’s Elizabeth Koski A reception will be held at the Ashtabula Arts Center on Saturday, Jan. 4, from 1 to 4 p.m to honor Elizabeth Koski, who is retiring as Executive Director of the Arts Center. The public is invited to attend the reception to celebrate Koski’s 28 years at the helm and to wish her a wonderful and well-earned retirement. The Arts Center is located at 2928 W. 13th Street in Ashtabula. For more information, contact the Ashtabula Arts Center at (440) 964-3396.
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Letter To The Editor Workforce Development efforts moving forward To the community: For more than 30 years, John Wayman, Sr. has been a big part of this community, and in his death, this community mourned him together. A man of simplicity went out with such a grand gesture from all of the lives he had touched. Our family is so thankful to everyone who came out to celebrate this hero’s life. From the folks that came out to the house to sit with us, to the folks that stood in the December cold to pay final respects on Wednesday night and to the fire, police and EMS personnel that lined up to salute a man we called husband, father, grandfather and friend. Thank you. Thank you for the flowers, the food, the tissues, the shoulders to cry on, the wonderful memories you all shared and the love you all showed for John Wayman, Sr. Thank you to everyone. The Wayman Family is extremely appreciative of everything you have done. God bless you all. Sincerely, The Wayman Family
Education & Workforce Development to have major impact on retaining/growing local jobs
Growth Partnership for Ashtabula County has spent much of 2013 working on closing the skills gaps that have been found by employers in Ashtabula County. Growth Partnership continues to support Ashtabula County’s Mentorship Program, which annually places 50-75 high school students in local businesses to learn more about the opportunities available locally. Please contact Cindy Rabe at cindy@ ashtabulagrowth.com if your business is interested in participating as either a mentor for a local student or providing a scholarship for the end of the year competition. In 2013, Growth Partnership helped to launch the Buckeye Community Partnership, a new collaboration between Buckeye Schools and the local business com-
munity as the County emphasizes the importance of the private and public sector working together to create a vibrant and competitive workforce. Work also continues on a new industrial training program in conjunction with A-Tech based on the feedback Growth Partnership has received as part of our business retention and expansion visits. This program has been built with the input of more than a dozen Ashtabula County employers and will serve a broad need for training in the County. Keep your ears open for more on this program in early 2014. If you have any questions or comments that could aid in building this program, please email them to Hattie Grubke-Barnard at Growth Partnership at hattie@ ashtabulagrowth.com.
MOVIE DAY In the story, the main character ’s (Peter) dad wrote an advertisement for this juice. He lost the account when the big shot of the company came to stay with Peter ’s family. Peter didn’t like it anyway! “Earlier in the book, we mixed different kinds of juices together to make one that we thought Peter would like. There were some odd combinations, but they were definitely delicious! We had a lot of fun reading about all of the ways Peter ’s little brother, Fudge, got into mischief. For many students with younger siblings, this book was easy to relate to,” Kovacs said.
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Rock Creek students ready to enjoy the show are, inside desks from left: Avery Nank, Tatum Martinez (of Jef ferson) smiles at the narrator recalls Tori Skruppa, Sydney Alden, Makenzie Herrick and Sam Wright; and outside desks some of Fudge’s antics as she moves through the story. from left: Erik Deary, Logan Borris, Mason Hysell, Sadie Funtash, Benjamin Cleveland, Denver Morrison, Nicholas Cermelj, Patrick Bebe and Stephan Sly.
Rock Creek kids creating the movie are, from left, Andrew Meyers, Logan Borris, Sadie Funtash, Denver Morrison and Ben Cleveland.
Makenzie Herrick winds the movie through as she helps to narrate the show for her class at Rock Creek Elementary.
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Still time to register for Profiles Getting more bang for your gardening buck of Ashtabula County breakfast BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers ASHTABULA - There is still time to register for the next session of the Profiles of Ashtabula County Breakfast Speaker series, which involves a session on “St. John School: Our Present and Future” on Wednesday, Jan. 8 (one week later because of the holiday). Profiles of Ashtabula County features speakers from various sectors of the community who share ideas and experiences on trying to make the county a better place to live, work and play. The series is held at 8 a.m. on the first Wednesday of the month at Kent State University at Ashtabula. The mission of the series is to help raise awareness of
Next session is on St. John School projects that affect everyone and share strengths of the county, according to officials. The program starts with breakfast, a brief introduction of the speaker and then a 2530 minute address by the speaker. Questions from the audience are welcome at the conclusion of the presentation. Kent State University Ashtabula, LEADERship Ashtabula County, The Growth Partnership for Ashtabula County and Gazette Newspapers are sponsors of the 2013-2014 Profiles of Ashtabula County Breakfast Speaker series. The next session of the 2013-2014 season will be held
Upcoming Events Through Jan. 7 Jefferson: Christmas Extravaganza at Victorian Perambulator Museum: 25th year Christmas Extravaganza at Victorian Perambulator Museum in Jefferson. Special open house 69 p.m. Dec. 5 with music, cookies. Otherwise 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays. Groups welcome anytime by appointment. Call (440) 576-9588. Fourteen rooms. Jan. 2 Saybrook Township: Blood mobile: Give a pint. Get a pound. Please donate blood on January 2 at Saybrook United Methodist Church, 7900 Depot Road (across the street from St. John’s School) from 2-6 p.m. Every donator receives a free brick of Dunkin’ Donuts coffee and a coupon for a free pound of coffee. Give the gift of Life this holiday season! Jan. 12 Ashtabula: Snowmobile safety classes: The Ohio State Snowmobile Association will present free safety classes on 12-4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 12, at the ACMC Education building, 2420 Lake Ave., Ashtabula. For
ages 10 or older. Call Tim Doerr at (216) 870-8891 to register. Jan. 19 Geneva: Pancake breakfast: The Geneva-Madison Knights of Columbus Hall, 61 13 N Ridge Road West, Geneva, will hold a pancake breakfast on 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19. Menu includes: pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, fruit cup, juice, and beverage. Cost is $5 each; children 3-10 $3; under 3, free; maximum $25 for family with children. Jan. 23 Austinburg: Free community dinner: Austinburg First United Church of Christ, located at 2870 Rt. 307 in Austinburg, will hold a free community dinner on 4:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23. Jan. 26 Geneva: Free Throw Contest: The Geneva-Madison Knights of Columbus Hall, is sponsoring a Basketball Free Throw contest at Assumption Parish Hall, 594 West Main, Geneva on Sunday, Jan. 26, at 1 p.m. The contest is now open to boys and girls, ages 9 to 14.
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on the topic of “St. John School: Our Present and Future.” The speakers are Sister Maureen Burke, president of the school; Nick Perkoski, principal; Chris Kovacs, Director of Advancement; and Keith Corlew, Director of Enrollment Management and Marketing. Saint John School is the PreK-12 Catholic School serving Ashtabula County. Having recently relocated to 7911 Depot Road, the past 18 months have been a time of growth and resurgence for the school. The presentation will give an overview of the school and share plans for the future. People can RSVP by emailing ashtabulaprofiles by Ash. Co. Master Gardeners @kent.edu or calling Mary Ohio State University Extension Collins at (440) 964-4312. Reservations will be accepted until noon on Monday, In 2014 the Ashtabula serve strong roots appearing Jan. 6. The cost is $8. County Master Gardeners at nodes (the points where will be sharing frugal garden- leaves emerge) or at the ends ing tips in their articles to of stems, transfer the cuthelp readers get more bang tings to potting soil. Geraniums do better in a for their gardening buck! Columns will include ideas on rooting medium than in waFrom page 1B composting, square foot gar- ter. There are several rooting dening, saving seeds and mediums you may use for pot and others.For more in- more. these tender perennials and formation on the benefit dinThis month we will focus for softwood cuttings: a mix ner or to make a donation, on plant propagation of cut- of half sand and half peat please contact Bernie tings, a great way to increase moss, a horticultural form of Kranauer at (440) 228-2510; true stock of geraniums, vermiculite and sand, or sterValerie Dunne at (440) 812- many vines and some peren- ilized potting soil. 9406; Lori Spellman at (440) nials or soft wood shrubs With geraniums, rooting 858-9726; or Audrey such as boxwood, rhododen- hormones are not needed Felicijan at (440) 474-2126. drons and azaleas. (and some experts believe Seeds may not produce they may be detrimental). identical progeny, so if you Just make a hole in the have a favorite plant, cut- moistened medium with a tings are the way to increase pencil or dibble, insert the From page 1B your numbers. Spring is the cutting carefully and water. ideal time to try cuttings, but Avoid the growth of botrytis and follow the prints exactly,” you’ll probably enjoy some by letting the medium dry Gillespie said. “The judges ex- success with some plants any out slightly between light waterings. pect perfect work, but so does time of the year. With softwood cuttings, Plant propagation in gen(A-Tech instructor) Mr. Orvos so I was ready for this.” Dan is eral is easy. The mother plant take a clean sharp knife or the son of Dan Gillespie and must be healthy. Choose out- razor and cut a small strip off side stems that are growing the side of the stem to hasCatherine Chah. A-Tech masonry students well with no flower buds or ten root formation. Moisten build foundations for future flowers attached. Spindly or the stems and dip them in careers by honing their tech- weak shoots are not good can- rooting hormone powder up nique in an on-campus labo- didates. Stem cuttings root to about ½ inch before inserting the stem into the moistratory, where they have con- easily from green shoots. structed a full above the Use a clean sharp knife or ened rooting medium. Some home propagators ground basement, and often razor to remove stems. Be take their skills on the road careful, as bruised plant tis- have enjoyed success using providing their expertise to sue is more likely to decay. “willow water” rather than communities and organiza- Trim away lower leaves so rooting hormones. They soak tions. Recently, A-Tech ma- that about 1/3 of the lower branch cuttings of willow trees or pussy willows in sonry students constructed a stem is bare. brick façade for the new Some vines, like English boiled water, allow the water Jefferson Police Station and ivy and ornamental sweet po- to cool, strain it and use it to built the foundation for a tato, will root readily in wa- moisten the medium for cuthistoric structure at the ter. Just freshen the water tings. Cheaper than rooting Blakeslee Log Cabin Site. regularly, and when you ob- hormone and worth a try! While geraniums don’t need to be covered, softwood cuttings will benefit from a close steady atmosphere that makes rooting surer. You can place a glass jar over pots or you can suspend plastic bags on sticks over the pots to secure the bags with rubber bands to create a tiny greenhouse effect until rooting take place. Just be sure to protect the cuttings from strong sunlight and keep the medium damp but not soggy. 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Cuttings of heliotr ope, scented leaf geranium, r osemary and Christmas cactus ar e protected from the winter snow on an inside window sill. at least a 3 or 4 stem segment and cut it off at the joint. Allow it to dry a minimum of 24 hours so it forms a callous. Plant it in half the depth of the its first segment and set it in a bright window out of direct sunlight. Mist it to keep the soil from drying out completely, but don’t actually water it. The cutting will wilt. Don’t be alarmed. This is normal. When it starts to come back to life again, roots should be growing. Any new growth on the cutting is also a sign that your cutting is taking root. Voila! You have a new Christmas cactus! Here are a few other frugal tips you might consider in January. The seed catalogs are coming in, so start planning your vegetable and flower gardens now. No matter how attractive the photos are, don’t order seeds for vegetables that no one in the family will eat. Check with gardening friends who also start seeds at home and decide which seeds you can swap to save on costs. With over 100 seeds in some packets, there’s no reason you can’ t give a neighbor 50 lettuce seeds in exchange for 50 spinach. Save money on books by checking which references are available at your local library. All librarians in the county can help you find just the right gardening tome or help you borrow one through an interlibrary loan! Don’t forget to call the Ashtabula County Extension Office in Jefferson with your specific gardening questions. Master Gardeners will get back to you with their best answers as soon as possible. And quit throwing away the cores of toilet tissue and paper towel rolls! Save some of those empty plastic 2-liter bottles, too. We’ll tell you how to make biodegradable seed starting pots and plant labels in future frugal gardening articles. In 2014 the Ashtabula County Master Gardeners will be writing about frugal gardening. We will help you get more bang for your gardening buck! The members of the group encourage you to send questions that you would like answered in this column to 39 Wall Street, Jefferson, Ohio 44047.
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Reflections on the past year Happy New Year, Ashtabula County! As we start a new year, I would like to take a moment to reflect on the year of 2013. So was it a year to remember or a year to forget? Recently, I saw a poll in which most individuals reported seeing improvement in their lives. They were not so optimistic, however when asked about our legislators and world affairs. This is no surprise given how dysfunctional Congress has been in 2013. The constant squabbling led to a 15 day shut-down of the government this past fall. In the AGRICULTURAL end, nothing changed and AGENT COMMENTS Congress has until this February to work out a compro- by David Marrison mise or another shutdown OSU Extension Agent will occur. On the agricultural front, we are still waiting patiently for the passage of a new Farm Bill. Until then, farmers will keep guessing on how to plan for the future. Another late year farm bill extension will allow Congress to hopefully put something together in early 2014. The key here, is hopefully! 2013 will also be remembered for the birth of Prince George to Britain’s Prince William and his wife, Kate. We will also remember the tragic Boston Marathon bombings and who will ever be able to remove the scars of watching Miley Cyrus in her MTV Video Music Awards performance. And the world lost one of its true leaders with the passing of Nelson Mandela. Today, I would like to share my five plus one top agricul-
tural news stories for 2013: Super Bowl Ad - The Dodge Ram commercial “So God made a Farmer” touched a nerve with the country. The tribute to agriculture by the late Paul Harvey garnered twenty-two million views on-line. In Ashtabula County we have over 1,200 dedicated farmers who work 365 days a year to provide safe and nutritious food for our country. Our diversity of agriculture in Ashtabula County is to be celebrated. Agriculture Challenged by Weather Yet Again - 2013 was the complete opposite of 2012. In 2012, we were challenged by an extremely dry year while this past year was extremely wet. While the rest of the state is talking about record yields, our crops were all over the place. I have heard corn yields Dry days to make hay in 2013 were far and few in Ashtabula County. ranging from 40 bushels per acre up to over 200 bushels per acre. The northeast part of dents were able to get up close and personal with farm Ashtabula County was especially hard hit by the rain. Any- animals, crops, fruits, and vegetables at twelve interactive one who was trying to make hay this year will remember stations relating to our county’s agriculture. It was great the month of June where it seemed like it rained every watching the enthusiasm on the kids’ faces as they explored our great industry of agriculture. There were a lot of oohs day! Making hay in 2013 was really tough. Ashtabula County AG Day - On May 10 nearly 1,200 and ahs heard all over the fairgrounds. It took over 150 members of the class of 2024 descended on the Ashtabula volunteers to conduct this program. We are hoping to make County Fairgrounds to participate in Ashtabula County’s this an annual event with the 2014 Ag Day scheduled for first county wide “Ag Day.” During this interactive day, stu- May 9. Local Food is on the Rise - The local food movement is alive and well in Ashtabula County. During the past year, OSU Extension helped sponsor nine programs which were dedicated to helping farmers position themselves to meet the needs of local consumers. I credit Mark Winchell from the Ashtabula County Visitor ’s Bureau for being a champion for the local foods movement. Mark’s passion is contagious and is helping to draw visitors to enjoy our wine, covered bridges and more importantly our local agriculture products! Water Quality Legislation - The introduction of Ohio House Bill 150 creates a certification program for fertilizer applicators for the first time in an effort to curb phosphorus from going into Ohio’s streams and into Lake Erie. We expect passage of this legislation in some form in 2014. These new rules could change how our farmers operate in Ashtabula County. The good news locally is that our local rivers are some of the cleanest in the state. Drop in Crop Prices - Crop farmers have enjoyed some excellent prices since the fall of 2010. The nice bubble burst this fall and we can expect $4.00 corn to be the norm for a few years. It is time for crop producers to sharpen their pencils as the margins look to be tight for the next couple of years. On the flip side, livestock farmers should expect a boost to their bottom line from lower crop prices. I wish each of you the very best for 2014. To close, I would like to offer the following quote from Edith Lovejoy Pierce, who stated, “We will open the book. Its pages are blank. We are going to put words on them ourselves. The book is called Opportunity and its first chapter is New Year ’s Day.” Ashtabula County, have a good and safe new year!
David Marrison is Associate Professor and Extension Educator , Agriculture & Natural Resources, Ohio State UniSUBMITTED PHOTOS Dr. John Patterson, House of Representative – District 99, competes with Nate L’Amoureaux, President of the Ashtabula versity Extension. Mr. Marrison can be reached at 440-5769008 or marrison.2@osu.edu County Farm Bureau, to see who can milk the cow the fastest at the 2013 Ag Day.
Mark Winchell speaks at the Ashtabula County Farm Bureau’s Ice Cream Social about Local Foods in June. Youngsters got to see turkeys up close at the 2013 Ag Day.
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Upcoming Ag Webinars The OSU Extension’s Agronomic Crops Team is pleased to be offering three state-wide webinars during the upcoming winter. These webinars will be shared at local Extension offices across the state and Ashtabula County is pleased to be a host site. A viewing of these webinars will be held in the downstairs meeting room at the OSU Extension office located at 39 Wall Street in Jefferson, Ohio. The first class on Corn Production will be held on January 14 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. This program will feature Dr. Peter Thomison, OSU Extension State Specialist for Corn Production, speaking on Optimizing Corn Yields - Assessing the Contribution of Key Agronomic Factors and Dr. Andy Michel, State Specialist for Field Crop Entomology speaking on Seed Treatments in Corn: Impacts on Pests and Pollinators. The second class on Soybean Production will be held on February 11 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Dr. Laura Lindsey, OSU Extension for Soybeans, will speak on Everything but the Kitchen Sink: High Input Soybean Production. Dr. Anne Dorrance, OSU Extension State Specialist in Plant Pathology, will share Updates on Fungicides and Resistance, Soybean Cyst Nematode and Seed Treatments. The third class on Weed Control will be held on February 25 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Dr. Mark Loux, OSU Extension Specialist for Agronomic Weeds, will share a presentation titled, An Update on New Herbicides/Recommendations and Managing Herbicide Mode Site of Action. There is no cost to attend the three sessions; however pre-registration is requested so adequate meeting room space, refreshments and handouts can be made. Call the Ashtabula County Extension office at 440-576-9008 to reserve your space in one, two or all of these webinars.
Computerized Farm Record Keeping Workshop using Quicken to be held Are you a farmer looking for a better way to keep your farm records? As farm size, income or debt increases, many farmers and lenders look for computer programs that allow fast data entry, have internal checks for accuracy and allow summarizing of data. Most farmers begin their search by asking “Is there a simple computer program that will keep my records like the farm account books?” If so, plan on attending OSU Extension’s “Computerized Farm Record Keeping Workshop using Quicken” on Tuesday evenings, January 21 and 28, 2014 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Ashtabula County Extension office located at 39 Wall Street in Jefferson, Ohio. The instructor for this workshop will be Bruce Clevenger, OSU Extension Assistant Professor. This class will teach how to use Quicken®. This program was selected as it is a simple cash system. Users can record all cash transactions of both the farm and family. This program has been popular with farmers due to the ease of data entry and its low price of $75 to $100. This single-entry system is essentially an electronic
Forage Production School to be held in Jefferson Forages supply a significant part of the feed in most dairy and other ruminant animal operations in Ohio. OSU Extension in Ashtabula County is pleased to announce they will be a host site for the OSU Extension Forage Production School on January 30, February 4 and 11, 2014 from 12:45 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day. This forage production school is being offered by the Ohio State University Extension Dairy Working Group and the OSU Extension offices in Ashtabula, Darke, Licking, Mahoning, Morrow, and Wayne Counties. The course is geared toward both forage and livestock producers. Emphasis will be on forages for dairy users, but beef and sheep users will also benefit from the course. Attend this workshop to discover new, innovative ways of looking at forage production and what might work for you. Learn how to maximize profit per acre in Ohio’s crazy variable weather. OSU Researchers and OSU Extension Specialists and Educators will present cutting edge in-
checkbook. It allows users to track loans, write checks, reconcile the checkbook with the bank statement, and quickly create reports for financial and tax purposes. This workshop will use the data from an “example farm.” Learn how to set up accounts, categorize income and expenses, run tax reports, and prepare farm production reports. This workshop is for participants who are familiar with keyboarding and using a computer mouse. It is a medium-paced workshop and covers a variety of farming examples to maximize the learning experience. Participants will learn about Quicken® using an OSU Computer Lab provided during workshop with Quicken® software installed. A workshop manual/home reference will be provided. Registration is $75.00 per farm business (Maximum 2 people per farm). Space is limited to 10 workstations. Registration is due no later than January 6, 2014. More information about the class can be obtained by calling the Ashtabula County Extension office at 440-576-9008. A light meal will be offered at 5:30 p.m. before each class.
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OSU Extension is pleased to announce an On-line Grain Marketing course will be offered this winter for Ohio crop producers. This formation on what is new in forage produc- series of classes will be tion with live interaction between all pro- taught by Dr. Matt Roberts, gram sites. Instructors will be divided OSU Extension Specialist in among the program locations. There will the Department of Agriculbe time for discussion on each topic after it ture, Environmental and Deis presented. velopment Economics. Topic areas to be covered at the 2014 ForThis series of webinars age Production School: What’s new in forage has been developed to help genetics; Small grains and double cropping; grain producers prepare for Fertility and manure utilization; What’s new the bumpy road which is forein weed control; What’s new in agronomic casted for crops in 2014. products/additives; Precision agricultural Watch these webinars from technologies for forage production; What’s the comfort of your home or new in forage quality evaluation; Economics farm business office on Januof Cutting management; Shrink in silage/hay ary 7 & 14; February 4 & 18 making; Forage inventory management; and and March 4 from 11:30 to What’s new in corn silage. The registration fee for this program is $45and includes a notebook of materials and school presentation. Registration is required by January 17, 2014. For more information about this program, contact the Ashtabula County Extension office at 440576-9008.
1:30 p.m. During this series, participants will learn how to develop a marketing plan to fit their farm business. Learn more about using futures and options and how to utilize crop insurance as a grain marketing tool. Learn how to tailor your grain marketing plan to your financial statement analysis. Included as a part of this series is a grain marketing simulation which allows participants to practice the marketing concepts taught in the course. Each participant will have 50,000 bushels of corn and 25,000 bushels of soybeans to market in the com-
puter simulation. The cost for this webinar series is $135 with $100 being allocated to the grain marketing simulation software competition. Depending on your success in the marketing simulation, you can earn part, all, or more than your $100 investment back! Your final registration for the course will depend on your marketing success. There is a $25 non-refundable service fee for cancellations. For more information about this workshop, contact Chris Bruynis at the Ross County Extension office at: 740-702-3200 or bruynis.1@osu.edu.
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ASHTABULA FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES 2014 GRANT PROCEDURE The Board of Trustees of The Ashtabula Foundation will accept Letters of Intent from 501(c)(3) charitable organizations in Ashtabula County seeking funds. In keeping with its mission to “serve the needy,” the Board will once again focus its grant making in the Human Services categories. The remaining category requests will be considered based upon the amount of funds available. The Letter of Intent should be limited to 250 words. Attachments should not be included at this time. The Letter of Intent should include the following information: • Contact information, including email address • A brief description of the reason for your request • The dollar amount of your request • Are there other sources of funding? If so, list the other sources. • Is this project something that must be done immediately, or can it be postponed? • Rate this project as far as priority to your organization. (On a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the highest priority.) • How many people will be affected by the grant funding? The deadline to submit Letters of Intent from all categories is Monday, February 3, 2014. Applicants in the Human Services category should be prepared to submit a full application packet by Monday, March 3, 2014. Grants will be reviewed according to the following schedule: February 11: Board receives Letters of Intent and determines grants to proceed or deny March 3: Human Services full grant applications due March 11: Board receives Human Services application packets April 8: Board reviews Human Services requests May 1: Application packets due from all remaining categories May 13: Board receives application packets June 10: Board reviews remaining applications The Board will accept only one application from any organization per year. An organization will not be permitted to request funding for multiple projects. Finally, the Ashtabula Foundation will accept grant applications electronically. Packets can be sent to the Foundation’s email address if the organization has the ability to do so. If the application cannot be sent electronically, one copy should be sent in accordance with the above schedule. You will be notified via email or letter if you should proceed or if your request will not be considered. Please be sure to include your email address in all correspondence. If you have questions, please contact the Ashtabula Foundation office at (440) 992-6818, or ashtabulafdn@gmail.com. Grant applications are available on the website at ashtabulafoundation.org. 4510 Collins Boulevard, Suite 6, Ashtabula, Ohio 44004 • 440-992-6818 • Fax: 440-992-0724 www.ashtabulafoundation.org • ashtabulafdn@gmail.com
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Opening & Closing Ceremony will be conducted by Boy Scouts Troop #11 & #41 Music performed @3pm by members of the troops & the high school stage band.
CHINESE AUCTION • LOTTERY TREE • 50/50 We will also have a dedication speech area where your stories, memories and thoughts can be shared among family and friends. Please come out and show your support for these families following the tragic train accident on Netcher Rd. Dec. 14, 2013. Dinner is Adult...$10 • Children 10 & under...$5 *Children under 3 eat for free. Take out is available!
This event is sponsored by The Ashtabula 4-H Program, The Boy Scouts Troop #11 & #41, Lowes, Home Depot plus many more. For more information or to make a donation, please contact: Bernie Kranauer @ 440-228-2510 jbkran@windstream.net Valerie Dunne @ 440-812-9406 valeriewcs2011@yahoo.com Lori Spellman @ 440-858-9726 spellmom@hotmail.com Audrey Felicijan @ 440-474-2126
Sports 5th and 6th grade teams compete at halftime
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Members of the Jef ferson 5th and 6th grade basketball team squared off at halftime during a recent Jefferson Falcons varsity boys game. Jefferson 5th and 6th grade basketball players participate in an exhibition game during halftime of a Jefferson Falcons varsity game.
Players on the Jef ferson Falcons 5th and 6th grade basketball teams wait for the play The Jef ferson Falcons held a 5th and 6th grade basketball exhibition during a recent to develop during halftime of a Jefferson Falcons varsity game. varsity basketball game.
SPIRE holds middle school soccer games
The Geneva Tsunami play the Lakeside Green during a middle school soccer game. Members of the Conneaut Spartans middle school soccer team wait on defense during a game against the Madison Mystics. RIGHT: The Conneaut Spartans and Madison Mystics play in a middle school soccer game at SPIRE. BELOW: The Lakeside Green played the Geneva Tsunami during a recent middle school soccer game at SPIRE.
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Members of the Madison Mystics middle school soccer team get ready to start the second half during a game against the Conneaut Spartans.
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Lake Catholic shoots past Edgewood BY BYRON C. WESSELL Gazette Newspapers MENTOR – The Lake Catholic Cougars were able to dispatch the Edgewood Warriors prior to the Holiday season with an 83-70 win. The Cougars rode the hot hand of Justin Robinson in the win. Robinson scored eleven points in the opening quarter to help Lake Catholic lead 19-12. Brett Nalepa, Ben Meola, Conor Fitzgerald and Josh White all added two points in the first quarter. The Warriors were led by eight points by Connor McLaughlin, including a pair of three-pointers. Matt Fitchet added two points and three rebounds for the Warriors, while Eli Kalil scored the other basket. The Cougars upped the lead to 46-28 heading into halftime. Conor Fitzgerald had a big quarter with ten point and four steals. Robinson added to his night with seven more points. Tommy Grosel and Brett
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Eli Kalil sits back on defense for the Edgewood Warriors during a game against Lake Catholic. Nalepa each chipped in four points. Zavier Powers and Matt Hinesley each added a free throw. Connor McLaughlin and Anthony Monda each scored five points in the second quarter, including a three-pointer a piece. Joey Zappitelli also hit a three-pointer as the Warriors fell behind by 18 points. Matt Fitchet added a free throw in
Ben Meola, of Lake Catholic, looks for the pass during a game against Edgewood. the quarter as Edgewood looked to regroup at halftime. Lake Catholic scored 24 more points in the third quarter behind seven points from Zavier Powers. Brett Nalepa added six points. The Cougars continued to hit the three as Ben Meola and Tommy Grosel each added one in the quar-
B rett Nalepa, of Lake Catholic, guards Matt Fitchet, of Edgewood, during a recent game. ter. Lake Catholic also continued to score all over the court a Josh White added three points and Robinson added a basket. The Warriors received
Tommy Grosel, of Lake Catholic, and Connor McLaughlin, of Edgewood, get ready to tip-of f during a recent basketball game. eight points from Eli Kalil in the second quarter as they the third quarter as he was fell 83-70. The Warriors were able to hit four free throws. able to outscore the Cougars Anthony Monda also hit a pair 23-13 in the fourth quarter. from the charity stripe. Zoey Matt Fitchet led the WarZappitelli added six points, riors seven points in the including a three pointer. quarter, including five free Connor McLaughlin hit his throws. Kalil added six fourth three-pointer of the points. Matt DiDonato added game to go with five rebounds a late three pointer. The Couand two assists in the quar- gars hit enough of their free throws in the quarter to keep ter. The Warriors were never the Warriors at bay and Jusable to bring the game within tin Robinson hit his third ten points since the start of three-pointer of the game.
Lorain Holiday Classic Results • 1st Place Match - 132 Lbs. – Joey Baitt (Jefferson Area) 24-2, Sr. over Joey Bernosky (Avon Lake) 15-1, So. (Dec 10) • 5th Place Match - 145 Lbs. – Tristian Olivencia (Avon Lake) 4-3, Fr. over Cooper Cleveland (Jefferson Area) 79, Sr. (Dec 8-3). • 5th Place Match - 160 Lbs. – Zach Collins (Jefferson Area) 17-6, So. over DJ Heap (Copley) 9-9, Jr. (Dec 5-4). • 3rd Place Match 220 Lbs. – Sam Notarberardino (Bay ) 7-6, Jr. over Austin Norris (Jefferson Area) 10-14, Fr. (Fall 4:25). Team results: Team Scores 1. Beaver Local - 219.0 2. Bay - 215.5 3. Copley - 209.5 4. Lorain - 164.5 5. Twinsburg - 160.0 6. Worthington Kilbourne 128.0 7. Kirtland - 116.0 8. Avon Lake - 108.5 9. Westlake - 103.0 10. Keystone - 86.0 11. Clearview - 83.0 12. Independence - 81.5 13. Jefferson Area - 81.0 14. Midview - 79.0 15. Benedictine - 49.0 15. Fairview - 49.0 15. Lakewood - 49.0 18. Normandy - 22.0 19. Holy Name - 18.5 • Team Stats per wrestler: – Lorain Nationwide Holiday Classic Results for Jefferson Area • 126 lbs. - Austin Simmons (7-16) placed 11th and scored 0.00 team points. • Round 1 - Chris Chakirelis (Avon Lake) 8-9 won by major decision over Austin Simmons (Jefferson Area) 7-16 (MD 101) • Round 2 - Quinn Gullette (Fairview) 8-4 won by fall over Austin Simmons (Jefferson Area) 7-16 (Fall 1:37) • Round 3 - Andrew Nicholson (Lakewood) 3-3 won by major decision over Austin Simmons (Jefferson Area) 7-16 (MD 13-0) • Quarterfinal - Austin Simmons (Jefferson Area) 7-16 won by fall over Isaiah Gohagen (Clearview) 1-10 (Fall 3:10) • Semifinal - Michael Duzzny (Worthington Kilbourne) 9-9 won by major decision over Austin Simmons (Jefferson
• Round 1 - Chad Brown (Copley) 3-3 won by fall over Logan Platt (Jefferson Area) 612 (Fall 0:29) • Round 2 - Garrett Coe (Avon Lake) 9-10 won by fall over Logan Platt (Jefferson Area) 6-12 (Fall 2:39) • Round 3 - Brandon Grimes (Copley) 11-5 won by fall over Logan Platt (Jefferson Area) 6• 126 lbs. - Victor Toth (3-9) 12 (Fall 4:16) • Quarterfinal - RAQUAN placed 14th. • Round 1 - Dylan Strange TIPTON (Lorain) 4-6 won by (Normandy) 9-11 won by fall decision over Logan Platt over Victor Toth (Jefferson (Jefferson Area) 6-12 (Dec 1110) Area) 3-9 (Fall 1:59) • Round 2 - Dustin Martsolf • Cons. Round 1 - Max Mar(Beaver Local) 16-4 won by fall tin (Benedictine) 1-5 won by over Victor Toth (Jefferson decision over Logan Platt (Jefferson Area) 6-12 (Dec 6Area) 3-9 (Fall 0:27) • Round 3 - SAMUEL MAR- 5) TIN (Lorain) 1-2 won by decision over Victor Toth (Jefferson • 145 lbs. - Cooper Cleveland (7-9) placed 6th and Area) 3-9 (Dec 15-8) • Quarterfinal - Michael scored 9.00 team points. Duzzny (Worthington • Round 1 - Cooper Cleveland Kilbourne) 9-9 won by major (Jefferson Area) 7-9 won by fall decision over Victor Toth over Tyler Cain (Fairview) 4(Jefferson Area) 3-9 (MD 10- 7 (Fall 5:56) • Round 2 - DJ Johnson 2) • Cons. Round 1 - Victor Toth (Copley) 10-6 won by major de(Jefferson Area) 3-9 won by fall cision over Cooper Cleveland over Isaiah Gohagen (Jefferson Area) 7-9 (MD 2110) (Clearview) 1-10 (Fall 2:46) • Cons. Semi - Jaren • Round 3 -Alex Fenner (Bay Mckinney (Copley) 1-8 won by ) 12-11 won by decision over decision over Victor Toth Cooper Cleveland (Jefferson (Jefferson Area) 3-9 (Dec 9-4) Area) 7-9 (Dec 8-5) • Quarterfinal - Cooper • 132 lbs. - Joey Baitt (24-2) Cleveland (Jefferson Area) 7placed 1st and scored 31.00 9 won by decision over Louis Marrone (Benedictine) 2-2 team points. • Round 1 - Joey Baitt (Dec 12-10) (Jefferson Area) 24-2 won by • Semifinal - ERIC fall over Justin Corsi (Inde- MURDOCK (Twinsburg) 11-5 pendence) 7-10 (Fall 3:21) won by major decision over • Round 2 - Joey Baitt Cooper Cleveland (Jefferson (Jefferson Area) 24-2 won by Area) 7-9 (MD 15-4) fall over Tommy Palisin • Cons. Semi - T anner (Fairview) 7-13 (Fall 3:04) Hadick (Independence) 12-6 • Round 3 - Joey Baitt won by decision over Cooper (Jefferson Area) 24-2 won by Cleveland (Jefferson Area) 7decision over Mike Calvert 9 (Dec 9-3) (Kirtland) 12-3 (Dec 5-0) • 5th Place Match - Tristian • Quarterfinal - Joey Baitt Olivencia (Avon Lake) 4-3 won (Jefferson Area) 24-2 won by by decision over Cooper Clevemajor decision over Clarence land (Jefferson Area) 7-9 (Dec Norris (Lakewood) 12-6 (MD 8-3) 11-1) • Semifinal - Joey Baitt • 152 lbs. - Mason Swiney (Jefferson Area) 24-2 won by (11-10) placed 12th and decision over Jason Keyes scored 4.00 team points. (Beaver Local) 14-3 (Dec 3-1) • Round 1 - Mason Swiney • 1st Place Match - Joey (Jefferson Area) 11-10 won by Baitt (Jefferson Area) 24-2 fall over Jackson Brill (Bay ) won by decision over Joey 9-14 (Fall 1:38) Bernosky (Avon Lake) 15-1 • Round 2 - David Gale (Key(Dec 1-0) stone) 2-3 won by major decision over Mason Swiney • 138 lbs. - Logan Platt (6-12) (Jefferson Area) 11-10 (MD 18placed 16th and scored 0.00 10) team points. • Round 3 - Clayton Davidson Area) 7-16 (MD 11-2) • Cons. Semi - Austin Simmons (Jefferson Area) 7-16 won by fall over Eddy Lee (Holy Name) 0-13 (Fall 1:37) • 11th Place Match - Austin Simmons (Jefferson Area) 7-16 won by decision over Jaren Mckinney (Copley) 1-8 (Dec 43)
(Kirtland) 15-0 won by fall over Mason Swiney (Jefferson Area) 11-10 (Fall 0:30) • Quarterfinal - Mason Swiney (Jefferson Area) 11-10 won by fall over Justin Woods (Fairview) 9-8 (Fall 1:20) • Semifinal - Austin Adams (Beaver Local) 7-10 won by fall over Mason Swiney (Jefferson Area) 11-10 (Fall 1:17) • Cons. Semi - Mason Swiney (Jefferson Area) 11-10 won by fall over Jackson Brill (Bay ) 9-14 (Fall 4:54) • 11th Place Match - Justin Woods (Fairview) 9-8 won by fall over Mason Swiney (Jefferson Area) 11-10 (Fall 4:08) • 160 lbs. - Zach Collins (176) placed 5th and scored 11.00 team points. • Round 1 - Zach Collins (Jefferson Area) 17-6 won by decision over Ben Ocheltree (Keystone) 8-9 (Dec 8-1) • Round 2 - Chris White (Westlake) 4-3 won by decision over Zach Collins (Jefferson Area) 17-6 (Dec 4-2) • Round 3 - Zach Collins (Jefferson Area) 17-6 won by decision over Daniel Guinto (Independence) 9-10 (Dec 8-2) • Quarterfinal - DJ Heap (Copley) 9-9 won by major decision over Zach Collins (Jefferson Area) 17-6 (MD 143) • Cons. Round 1 - Zach Collins (Jefferson Area) 17-6 won by major decision over Chris Brown (Kirtland) 7-7 (MD 11-0) • Cons. Semi - Derrick Foster (Clearview) 13-3 won by decision over Zach Collins (Jefferson Area) 17-6 (Dec 32) • 5th Place Match - Zach Collins (Jefferson Area) 17-6 won by decision over DJ Heap (Copley) 9-9 (Dec 5-4) • 170 lbs. - Josh Hall (3-13) placed 16th and scored 0.00 team points. • Round 1 - Dom Ruma (Bay ) 19-4 won by fall over Josh Hall (Jefferson Area) 3-13 (Fall 1:21) • Round 2 - Joe Rodriguez (Copley) 8-6 won by fall over Josh Hall (Jefferson Area) 313 (Fall 2:48) • Round 3 - Spencer Berthold (Midview) 12-10 won by fall over Josh Hall (Jefferson Area) 3-13 (Fall 0:47) • Quarterfinal - Arrien Robinson (Lakewood) 18-8
won by fall over Josh Hall (Jefferson Area) 3-13 (Fall 3:34) • Cons. Round 1 - Mo Mustafo (Westlake) 2-5 won by fall over Josh Hall (Jefferson Area) 3-13 (Fall 5:19) • 182 lbs. - Christian Saunders (4-15) placed 14th and scored 0.00 team points. • Round 1 - Lucky Shaut (Worthington Kilbourne) 9-1 won by fall over Christian Saunders (Jefferson Area) 4-15 (Fall 1:11) • Round 2 - AJ Senick (Independence) 10-7 won by fall over Christian Saunders (Jefferson Area) 4-15 (Fall 1:50) • Round 3 - Jordan Akers (Avon Lake) 8-9 won by fall over Christian Saunders (Jefferson Area) 4-15 (Fall 0:45) • Quarterfinal - DEAN RHINEHARDT (Twinsburg) 7-7 won by fall over Christian Saunders (Jefferson Area) 4-15 (Fall 5:44) • Cons. Round 1 - Christian Saunders (Jefferson Area) 4-15 received a bye () (Bye) • Cons. Semi - David Croftcheck (Midview) 9-12 won by fall over Christian Saunders (Jefferson Area) 4-15 (Fall 1:28)
a bye () (Bye) • Round 3 - Cody Riddle (Beaver Local) 11-8 won by fall over Daniel Gillespie (Jefferson Area) 13-9 (Fall 3:45) • Quarterfinal - Cole Kaucheck (Bay ) 14-8 won by fall over Daniel Gillespie (Jefferson Area) 13-9 (Fall 1:44) • Cons. Round 1 - Tyson Davis (Lakewood) 3-3 won by decision over Daniel Gillespie (Jefferson Area) 13-9 (Dec 103)
• 220 lbs. - Austin Norris (10-14) placed 4th and scored 22.00 team points. • Round 1 - Austin Norris (Jefferson Area) 10-14 won by fall over Andrew Thompson (Worthington Kilbourne) 6-12 (Fall 5:58) • Round 2 - Austin Norris (Jefferson Area) 10-14 received a bye () (Bye) • Round 3 - Austin Norris (Jefferson Area) 10-14 won by fall over Samir Ballesteros (Lakewood) 0-3 (Fall 5:51) • Quarterfinal - Austin Norris (Jefferson Area) 10-14 won by fall over Dylan Choe (Kirtland) 4-6 (Fall 3:03) • Semifinal - Andre Torres (Lorain) 9-4 won by decision over Austin Norris (Jefferson Area) 10-14 (Dec 11-4) • Cons. Semi - Austin Norris • 195 lbs. - Daniel Gillespie (Jefferson Area) 10-14 won by (13-9) placed 8th and scored fall over Brendan Jatcek 4.00 team points. (Midview) 4-4 (Fall 3:31) • Round 1 - Daniel Gillespie • 3rd Place Match - Sam (Jefferson Area) 13-9 won by Notarberardino (Bay ) 7-6 won fall over Evan Keyse by fall over Austin Norris (Jefferson Area) 10-14 (Fall (Midview) 4-12 (Fall 0:24) • Round 2 - Daniel Gillespie 4:25) (Jefferson Area) 13-9 received
The Ashtabula County 9-1-1 Review Board will hold its regular meetings on the 2nd Thursday of every month for the calendar year 2014. Meetings will be held in the Emergency Operations Center conference room in the Courthouse basement. 25 West Jefferson Street, Jefferson, Ohio
County News A-Tech opens doors for sophomore visits Geneva High School sophomore Leo Rivera said he made a connection to his future career when he visited the Electricity lab at Ashtabula County Technical and Career Campus. Rivera and his GHS classmates as well as students from Jef ferson and Edgewood High Schools tour ed the A-Tech campus on a scheduled Sophomore Visitation Day, December 17th. In PHOTO BY JAN PERALA FOR A-TECH this photo, A-Tech/Jef ferson High School Electricity I student Exavier Hoyt, who has already secur ed employment in the field at a local shop, explains the program of study.
BY JAN PERALA A-Tech JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP - Ashtabula County Technical and Career Campus (A-Tech) offers twenty one innovative programs designed to unlock career opportunities for graduates and prepare them for advanced technical training and college level coursework. Graduates have used the skills and knowledge acquired through their coursework at A-Tech to earn technical and college degrees in a wide array of fields. They are computer information specialists, elementary school teachers, licensed practical nurses, electricians, masons, graphic designers, hairdressers, videographers, dental hygienists, chefs, computer programmers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, entrepreneurs and business owners. “A-Tech offers so many outstanding programs and has helped so many students follow their dreams,” said the school’s Career Pathways Specialist Amanda Schumann. “ I do a presentation for sophomores at each high school in the county using an amazing video created by Grand Valley High School’s Tech Prep Multi Media students which provides a behind the scenes perspective in each lab. But students can’t really understand the full impact of the wealth of opportunity offered here unless they visit.
When they experience the campus’ environment, meet the instructors and participate in hands-on activities in the labs, even if they are unsure what their future holds, they may see something that piques their interest. Very often, visiting is a real eye opener for students.” Geneva High School sophomore Leo Rivera, who toured three A-Tech Career Technical labs with a group of his classmates in December, said the visit connected him to his future. “I want to be an electrician like my grandfather and seeing the equipment in the lab and hearing about the program made me even more sure this is the way I want to go,” Rivera said. “It was amazing. They have the walls of an entire house in the lab for students to learn how to wire.” Sophomores at area high schools may schedule a trip to the A-Tech campus during planned visitation days on January 23rd, February 20th and on March 25th. Students who have already visited the campus, but would like to explore additional programs are welcome to join the tours. Interested students should make appointments through their school guidance counselors and may also contact ATech Career Pathways Specialist Amanda Schumann at 440-576-6015, ext. 1115 for more information. The school’ s website is www.atech.edu
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Only a few days remain to nominated Red Cross heroes Complete this nomination form and fax it to (440) 998-2995 or mail it to: Hero Nominations, c/o American Red Cross, 433 American Red Cross, Ashtabula, OH 44004, or email to renee.palagyi@redcross.org. All nominations must be received by Jan. 4, 2014. ASHTABULA - Only a Nominator Information few days remain to nomiName – Age ___________________________ nate someone for being a Organization/Business (if applicable) _______________________________________________ Red Cross hero. The Ashtabula County Address ____________________________________________________________________________ Chapter of the American Red Cross is seeking nomi- City/State/Zip ______________________________________________________________________ nations for its annual ComHome Phone ______________________________ Email _________________________________ munity Heroes Breakfast. This year, the breakfast Parent/Guardian (if 18 or younger) _________________________________________________ will be held at 7:30 a.m. Hero Category (select one from choices in story) ______________________________________ Tuesday, March 18, at the ____________________________________________________________________________________ Bernard F. Vacca (Mt. Carmel) Community Cen- Hero’s Name _________________________________________ Age _________________________ ter. After 10 years of holdOrganization/Business (if applicable) _______________________________________________ ing the breakfast on a Saturday morning, Ashtabula Address ____________________________________________________________________________ Red Cross Board of DirecCity/State/Zip ______________________________________________________________________ tors made the decision to move to a Tuesday in 2014. Home Phone ______________________________ Email _________________________________ The Community Heroes Parent/Guardian (if 18 or younger) _________________________________________________ Breakfast recognizes ordinary people doing extraor- Date and location of act ____________________________________________________________ dinary things. This year it Please describe your hero’s act of courage. Provide as much detail as possible and celebrates its 11th anniverattach any supporting or relevant information you think useful. (Use extra sheet if necessary. sary.) _____________________________________________________________________________ The Heroes Breakfast __________________________________________________________________________________ has become a wonderful __________________________________________________________________________________ spring event for Ashtabula __________________________________________________________________________________ County with dozens of __________________________________________________________________________________ people honored since its in__________________________________________________________________________________ ception, officials said. Over __________________________________________________________________________________ the years the nominations __________________________________________________________________________________ have been as varied as one __________________________________________________________________________________ can imagine and recogni__________________________________________________________________________________ tion has gone to the young __________________________________________________________________________________ and the not-so-young, pro__________________________________________________________________________________ fessionals and community __________________________________________________________________________________ representatives. Acts of courage are mixed with Date submitted ___________________________________________________________________ those of simple human kindness. disasters and emergencies. Nominee saved the life of kindness, unselfishness or Nominees are recog- In addition, each year we another or assisted in a life- courage in promoting comnized for events which oc- want to take time to cel- threatening situation. passion for animals. curred during 2013. “Ordi- ebrate the spirit of those • Professional Rescue nary People Doing Extraor- who have gone above and • Educator Hero: Hero: Nominee went above dinary Things” is the theme beyond.” Nominee has had a signifiand beyond the call of duty of the Heroes’ Breakfast. cant impact on a student or The local chapter has al“Red Cross draws our ready received nominations to save another while on group of students through the job (including volunteer very identity from the ev- but is looking for more. kindness, courage and comwork). eryday heroes who donate passion. “Sometimes people hesitheir time, blood and finan- tate because they are sure • Community Service Nominations for acts occial resources to the orga- ‘someone else’ has made the Hero: Nominee is associnization” said Renee nomination,” said Palagyi. ated with an act of extraor- curring anytime in 2013 Palagyi, executive director “It’s better to receive two or dinary kindness, courage or will be accepted until Saturday, Jan. 4, 2013. of the Ashtabula County three letters for the same unselfishness. T ickets, available by Chapter. “They are the face person than to not have • Law Enforcement phone or at the Red Cross of Red Cross and our most them recognized at all.” Hero: Nominee has demon- office, are $25 per person valuable asset. We celNominations are availebrate them as they make able in this newspaper, at strated an outstanding with the event proceeds goit possible for us to prevent, the Red Cross office at 433 level of service to the people ing to the Disaster Fund prepare for, and respond to Center Street, Ashtabula or of their community, on or which assists fire and other natural disaster victims off duty. online at www.redcross.org/ within Ashtabula County. oh/ashtabula. • Youth Hero: Nominee It is not too late to honor is 17 years or younger and that lifesaver or courageous is associated with a rescue The categories or other act of extraordi- individual, officials said. For any other questions nary kindness, courage or include: please contact the • Medalist Hero: unselfishness. Ashtabula County Chapter Nominee put his or her own • Animal Rescue at (440) 998-1020. life at risk to save the life Hero: Nominee is a human of another or assisted in a or animal involved in an Stefanie Wessell, senior life-threatening situation. event where a human saved editor for Gazette Newspa• Distinguished Hero: an animal or an animal pers, may be reached at saved a person. This cat- swessell@gazettenews.com. egory also includes acts of
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Boneless Wings, Chicken Breast Tenders, Hot Sausage with Peppers & Onions
$ 99
SAVE $1.00
8ct
$
99
4
SAVE $1.00/LB
LB
US #1 Premium
Large California
Large
Russet Potatoes
Celery Hearts
Lemons or Limes
1
5lb Bag
U IN O
RD
99
SAVE $2.00
ELI
PLU 724
¢
Ea.
SAVE $1.00
of $40 or more EXPIRES 1/1/14
RD
ELI
99
SAVE 79¢ ON 2
$4.00 OFF
Any Deli Party Tray
U IN O
¢
2FOR
$5.00 OFF Any Special Recipe Fried Chicken Order
of 50 pieces or more EXPIRES 1/1/14
$
3 FOR
Our Famous
2ft Super Subs
Ham, Turkey or Italian
$
99
8
Ea.
SAVE 50¢
1
1 1 FREE
BUY GET
SAVE $4.99 ON 2
Lay’s Potato Chips
$ 2FOR
5
SAVE $1.98 ON 2
Hillshire Kielbasa or Smoked Sausage
9.5-10oz
Ritz, Triscuit or Wheat Thins
$ 2FOR
13-14oz Pkg
SAVE $2.38 ON 2
$ 2FOR
5
SAVE $3.58 ON 2
Philadelphia Cream Cheese
99¢
8oz
SAVE $2.00
7•Up, Squirt, Canada Dry, Sun Drop or Vernor’s
$ 5FOR
5
SAVE $4.95 ON 5
Tony’s Pizza
Sel. Var. 6-8oz
Heluva Good Chunk Cheese
12oz
Heluva Good Dips
$ 5FOR
10
SAVE $6.45 ON 5
$ 3FOR
5
SAVE $2.17 ON 3
Sprite, Fuze, Barq’s, Fanta, Mello Yello, Seagram’s or Minute Maid
Mug, Crush, Sierra Mist or Schweppes
99¢
99¢
SAVE $1.00
$ 2FOR
4
SAVE $2.78 ON 2
Coors Light
SAVE $1.10
$
1799
24pk Cans
SAVE $1.50
344 S. Chestnut St., Jefferson • 576-9122
VIDEO
NEW RELEASES
4
SAVE 98¢ ON 2
Sel. Var. 14.5-17oz
Reg. or Diet PLU 725
$
FOR
Nabisco Snack Crackers
2-Liter
Best Yet Soda
$ 99
2
• IN OUR DELI • IN OUR DELI • IN OUR DELI • NEW YEAR’S PARTY HOT FOODS SPECIALS!
•
Italian Hard Rolls
1
LB
5
Hours: Open Every Day 7am - 9pm Gas/Video • 576-7557
Pharmacy • 576-6258
Open 7am - 9pm
M-Sat. 8am - 8pm, Sun. 10am - 6pm
Manufacturer’s cents off DOUBLE COUPONS up to & including 50¢ in value. Get complete details at our market. Prices effective: Dec. 30, 2013 - Jan. 1, 2014 while supplies last. We reserve the right to limit quantities. Not responsible for typographical or pictorial errors. No sales to dealers.