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GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • WEEK OF WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 2014 • 1B
Lakeside Theatre Company Ice Wine Festival continues next two weekends BY ZACHARY DZURICK food item to support local to perform ‘Grease’ Gazette Newspapers food banks, the cost is $5 at
Grease will be performed 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 7, through Sunday, March 9, at the Lakeside High School Performing Arts Center. SAYBROOK TOWNSHIP - The Lakeside High School Theatre Company, under the direction of Mrs. Andrea Tredent, invites the public to attend the exciting musical, “Grease.” Grease will be performed 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 7, through Sunday, March 9, at the Lakeside High School Performing Arts Center. There will be an additional, afternoon performance on Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at the door prior to performances. “I encourage the community to come and see the talent of these wonderful performers. They’ve worked tirelessly and are ready to put on an amazing show,” said Tredent.
GENEVA - It has been a long and cold winter. It is hard to imagine anything good can come from the constant snow and ice. However, five Grand Valley wineries want to showcase one benefit of winter – ice wine. Debonné Vineyards, Ferrante Winery & Ristorante, Grand River Cellars Winery and Restaurant, Laurello Vineyards and St. Joseph Vineyards have joined forces for the 11th annual Ice Wine Festival. The Ice Wine Festival began last week and will continue the next two weekends. Each winery has its own events planned to celebrate the festival. But they have combined for a great offer for ice wine connoisseurs. On the next two Saturdays from noon until 5 p.m. each winery is offering a $6 deal that includes a sample of their ice wine plus an appetizer that is specifically created to match the wine. If a patron brings a canned
JEFFERSON - Thanks to an inter-party showdown in Columbus, local school districts and parents are in a holding pattern. A brutal winter has forced Ohio school districts to massively exceed the limit of calamity days. Most local districts are at about 12 missed SUBMITTED PHOTOS school days - or about seven The Lakeside High School Theatre Company, under the over the limit. Republicans in the Ohio direction of Mrs. Andrea Tredent, invites the public to House and Senate can’t come attend the exciting musical, “Grease.” to an agreement on a bill that would allow districts to add extra calamity days to the school schedule. The House passed legislation that would allow disBY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON - The Ashtabula County commissioners approved the NatureWorks local grant program state/local project agreement with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources for the Chestnut Grove Park enhancements in Geneva-on-the-Lake Village during their meeting on Tuesday, Feb.25. Janice Switzer, Director of Community Services and Planning, had submitted a grant project The grant is for improvements to the restroom facilities at Chestnut Grove, including sidewalks. The grant is in the amount of $27,470, with a local match of $15,000 provided by the Convention Facilities Authority. In other grant news, the commissioners also authorized the filling of a grant application to Ohio Department of Education for the farm-to-school grant for the Juvenile Court - Youth Detention Center. Kathy Thompson, Court Administrator for the
Ashtabula County Juvenile Court, prepared an application to the Ohio Department of Education for a Farm-to-School Grant in the amount up to $5,000.00 with no local match required. The funds will be used to put a small garden at the center and use the garden as a learning experience as well as a bridge to the community, with the local produce being donated to a local food pantry, according to the resolution. The Board of Commissioners will make an application to the Ohio Department of Education for a Farm-to-School Grant with funds to be encumbered by June 30, 2014, and spent by Sept. 30, 2014. In other actions, the commissioners assigned authority to the director of the Ashtabula County Department of Job and Family Services agency to serve as the board’s designee with authority to request and sign inter-county adjustment agreements on behalf of the county. The period is for Jan. 1, 2014, to Dec. 31, 2014.
See FESTIVAL page 11B Winemaker Nick Ferrante with the Ice Wine Princess Alyssa Sekerak.
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School districts waiting for Columbus to make Calamity Days decision BY ZACHARY DZURICK Gazette Newspapers
Commissioners approve grant agreement
each location. Debonné Vineyards will be offering an Ice Wine-infused Chocolate Fudge. There will be sled dog demonstrations all day, a wine painting demonstration and an Ice Wine Raffle to support the “We Care” fund for wounded soldiers. Call (440) 466-3485 or visit www.debonne.com for more information on the dinner. Ferrante Winery & Ristorante will be offering a roasted butternut squash soup with a Nutmeg Spice Ice Wine Marshmallow. The Ice Wine Princess will be on hand, as well as A Touch of Glass featuring Grape Jewelry. Grand River Cellars Winery & Restaurant will offer a Pear, Walnut and Carmel Tart. There will be ice-carving demonstrations, Ice Wine Candles, wine jelly samples and Ice Wine Marshmallow Roast. Call (440) 298-9838 or visit www.grandrivercellars.com for more information.
tricts to add two calamity days and two additional professional development days for teachers that in effect would add four more excused days for students. The Senate amended a bill on Feb. 26 that would allow four additional snow days, but only after schools used the make-up days outlined in required contingency plans. The Senate passed the bill 32-0, but the House rejected the amended legislation 57-39. A six-member bipartition conference committee will be set up to attempt to create a compromise. However, the House and Senate went to recess for two weeks, leaving school districts and parents
with a murky future. “I am disappointed by this delay,” Geneva Area City Schools Superintendent Mary Zappitelli said. “Adding days to the end of the year has an impact on many things, including the budget. We are keeping a close eye on the outcome of this issue.” Geneva Area City Schools have already added the following dates to the schedule - April 21, June 6, 9, 10, and 11. School districts begin each school year with five calamity days worked into the schedule. Ashtabula Area City Schools have already used 12 this school year. With the school budget always on a tight leash, Su-
perintendent Patrick Colucci is waiting for Columbus to give him direction. “We are waiting to see,” Colucci said. “The sooner they make a decision, the sooner we can implement a plan of attack. Everything depends on the options they give us.” Besides adding entire days to the schedule in June, there is a possibility that districts could add 30 minutes to the daily schedule to make up the lost time. Jefferson Area Local Schools Superintendent John Montanaro is also a parent of two children in his district.
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Teams, survivors needed for Relay for Life BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON - Hundreds of people will walk the grounds of the Ashtabula County Fairgrounds in June for the annual Relay for Life. But before that point, the organization is looking for teams and survivors to participate in the event. This year, the event begins at noon on Saturday, June 7, and lasts for nearly 24 hours, ending at 8 a.m. Sunday, June 8, Ashtabula County Relay For Life Publicity Chair Max Sprague said. Cancer survivors, the friends and families of survivors and victims and people who simply want to raise funds in the fight against cancer all may participate in the annual event, which is sponsored by the American Cancer Society. The event is an opportunity for people in the community to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost and fight back against the disease. “We’re trying to get teams formed,” Sprague said. At Relay for Life, teams of people camp out at a local community space and take turns walking or running around a track or path. Each team is asked to have a representative on the
track at all times during the event. Besides being a team captain, Sprague has his own story to tell. “Four years ago I developed a cough. I was told it was a sinus infection and later told it was pneumonia. I went to a different doctor and he saw a spot on my lung in addition to the pneumonia. I had to wait for what seemed like an eternity for a lung specialist to do a biopsy,” Sprague said. “When I had the biopsy, the doctor looked me in the eye and said, ‘get your affairs in order because you have less than three months to live.’ The cancer had grown up through my left lung, wrapped around my pulmonary artery and was encapsulating my heart. I started treatment immediately. Unable to work, sick and away from home, I was scared and brought my family back to Ohio.” Sprague said he participated in his first Relay for Life in California while undergoing treatments. “I believe in the great work they do and want to do all I can to help raise funds to help them continue to help people affected by this disease,” Sprague said. Sprague said he got involved in Relay for Life because he doesn’t want to see anyone else go through what his family had to go through. Sprague said the organization is
also looking for cancer survivors to participate in a ceremony on the opening day of the relay. While teams raise money, the survivors just have to show up to be recognized in the ceremony and do a “survivor’s lap,” Sprague said. Teams and survivors can visit the website at www.relayforlife.org/ ashtabula or call 1-800-227-2354 to sign up. Teams raise money up to and including the day of the event with different fundraisers. On the day of the event, teams will have fundraising booths set up, Sprague said. As people walk their laps at the fairgrounds, they will pass a variety of booths set up by other Relay for Life teams who are trying to raise more funds through creative and fun ways, like face painting and selling a variety of foods. The event also includes a survivor’s lap, caretaker’s lap and luminaries in honor and memory of cancer patients. Relay for Life raises funds for the American Cancer Society. “The goal this year is to raise $159,000 in Ashtabula County,” Sprague said. Stefanie Wessell, senior editor for Gazette Newspapers, may be reached at swessell@gazettenews.com.
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Synergy Physical Therapy and Wellness moves to new location
Synergy Physical Therapy and Wellness owner Dr. Cara Ogren and her staff cut the ribbon during an Ashtabula County Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting ceremony. BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers ASHTABULA TOWNSHIP – Synergy Physical Therapy and Wellness celebrated its new location with an open house on Friday, Feb. 28. Synergy recently relocated to State Road in Ashtabula Township. During the open house, the guests toured the new facility, met the staff and learned more about the treatment and services offered.
Synergy Physical Therapy and Wellness is locally-owned by Ashtabula native Dr. Cara Ogren. “It was my dream to become a physical therapist and to open my own practice in Ashtabula County,” said Ogren. After completing her doctoral degree in physical therapy, Ogren returned to Ashtabula County and opened her practice on Collins Boulevard in the City of Ashtabula. The practice was immediately successful and Ogren
began planning for the future, which included a larger space that was specifically designed for a physical therapy practice. On Jan. 15, Synergy Physical Therapy and Wellness moved into its new location at 3705 State Road, Suite 102. Ogren chose to open her own practice rather than work for another provider to ensure her philosophy of care is used for every patient. Treatment sessions at Synergy Physical Therapy and Wellness are one-on-
Synergy Physical Therapy and Wellness owner Dr. Cara Ogren, seated front left, is surrounded by her staff. SUBMITTED PHOTOS one, therapist-to-patient. “The individualized treatment plans and one-on-one care we provide speeds healing and makes it possible for our patients to resume their regular activities quicker,” she said. The new space allows for more one-on-one treatment with the patients, Ogren said. The rooms have been designed with client comfort in mind, from the soothing colors on the walls, to the
adjustable lights and the heated flooring with extra padding. “It was the perfect space,” Ogren said. “We could basically build it from scratch.” Besides physical therapy, massage therapy, individualized sessions with an athletic trainer and small-sized senior fitness classes are also offered. “It isn’t just about treating an injury. It’s about treating the mind and body
together for total healing,” said Ogren. Nine employees are at the new office, and Ogren said the move allowed her to hire more. She also still has a Berea location. Ogren said a new website dedicated to Synergy Physical Therapy and Wellness launched this week. It may be accessed at http:// www.synergyptaw.com. For more information, call (440) 997-0014.
Troop 41 braves the below freezing temperatures
The members of a patrol prepare chicken noodle soup and grilled cheese sandwiches for lunch.
The Blue Moldy Waffles Patrol.
On one chilly weekend in February, Troop 41 of Jefferson braved the below freezing temperatures to enjoy the activities at this year ’s Klondike held at Camp Stigwandish in Madison, Ohio. The day was filled with many activities to test the Scouts’ abilities in events such as sled racing, knot tying, and fire building. The Patrols were able to earn points for each skill demonstrated at a station. Each Troop was responsible for planning a skill and testing patrols on their abilities. On conclusion of the activities of the day the Troop enjoyed an awesome meal and an auction of donated items. The points that the patrols earned in the activities that they completed throughout the day were used to bid on items that the Troop needed or wanted. The boys were the highest bidders on a New Coleman gas stove and a Coleman gas lantern. A lot of fun and fellowship was had by the members of the Troop and other The Ninja Turkey Patrol with Scoutmaster Pellegrino. attendees.
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The members of Troop 41 get warmed up after and awesome meal and enjoy the fellowship before the auction.
County News Ashtabula County organization seeks donations to benefit seniors BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON -The Senior Care Network is conducting a food drive to benefit the senior citizens of Ashtabula County. The focus is on collecting canned goods and raising money to buy grocery store gift certificates and small microwaves or electric skillets for senior citizens. “A lot of the homebound seniors don’t have the capability to get to the grocery store often enough to get food for themselves,” Ashtabula Senior Center Program Director Lisa Bruckman said. “With pre-existing conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure, it’s really important that they try to have a healthy diet. This was one way to promote that.” Bruckman explained that, according to AARP, over the last 10 years, the number of Americans age 50 and over who go hungry every day has nearly doubled, to nine million people. Canned food collected during this campaign will go toward Easter gift baskets for Ashtabula County homebound senior citizens, Bruckman said.
Suggested non-perishable items include: • Canned tuna, salmon, chicken and beef • Hearty soups with meat • Pasta, rice, canned ravioli, spaghetti sauces • Canned vegetables and fruit • Dry cereal, oatmeal, granola bars and protein bars • Liquid supplement such as Ensure • Pet food • Paper products such as toilet paper and facial tissue • Laundry detergent, bath soap and shampoo The food drive will continue through Friday, April 11. The canned food or monetary donations made be dropped off at any of the following locations for the drive: • Any Andover Bank Branch • The Ashtabula Senior Center • Austinburg Nursing & Rehab • Carington Park Nursing and Rehab • Country Club Retirement Center • Geneva Village • Lake Pointe Rehab and Nursing • Tridia Hospice
On Ashtabula County roads BY DANIEL CLAYPOOL Commissioner Ashtabula County A frequent question I am asked while talking with people is: “How much money did the county spend on this long and cold winter.” The question is a good one, so I thought I would ask the Ashtabula County Engineer, Tim Martin. Our County Engineer and his staff usually go unnoticed but do an amazing job for the people of our county. I know I travel on county roads while commuting to and from work. The roads are always plowed and in a safe condition. I big thank you goes out to the men and women that dedicate themselves to make our roads safe and passable. Tim Martin has stated he is committed to the mission of providing the residents of Ashtabula County with a safe and efficient county highway system. This philosophy is practiced not only by himself, but by his entire staff. The majority of the Engineer’s department is funded through gasoline tax and motor vehicle registration fees. An interesting fact is the money can only be used by the county engineer and has to be spent on maintaining county roads. The county has over 355 miles of roads to maintain and keep safe. The following is a partial list of projects the Engineer and his staff finished in 2013: • Completed 17 bridge projects • Painted over 360 miles of centerlines, 52 miles of township centerlines and 88 miles of edge lines • Closed and re-opened roads over 30 roads and intersections • Replaced or repaired
911 road signs • Checked county road signs 4 times, township road signs 3 times • Hot Mix Resurfaced just under 8 miles of roads • Cold Mix Resurfaced about 11 miles of road • Chip and Sealed about 19 miles of roads The above project list is just a summary of what was accomplished at a cost of just under 2 million dollars. For a more detailed list, I would suggest you go to the County Engineer ’s website at ashtabulacountyengineer.org Back to the original question of how much the county spent because of the severe winter. Winter maintenance costs include labor, equipment and material for the control of snow and ice on County Highways. Over 9,721 labor hours were used for a previous winter season, with over 8,200 tons of salt and sand/salt mix used to treat county roads. It is really too early to tell what the 2013/2014 season will cost. I will assure you that your County Engineer and his staff are always looking out for the residents safety. I would like to remind everyone using our highway system that there are a large number of road projects going on in our county. These projects employ a number of county residents. Please slow down, be patient and watch for highway workers. I am very proud of all the workers in our county and state that perform their job duties in all types of dangerous weather conditions in order to make our roads safe. It is a hard, dangerous job and these folks have families they want to go home to. So please be careful while driving around snow plowing equipment and while in road construction zones. Have a safe and pleasant spring!
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Ashtabula County Home Show returns this weekend BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers ASHTABULA TOWNSHIP - Spring and the Ashtabula County Home Show go hand in hand. The annual show will be held Friday, March 7, through Sunday, March 9, during normal mall hours at the Ashtabula Towne Square (Ashtabula Mall), 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 12-5 p.m. Sunday. Dozens of vendors are expected to participate, giving winter-weary residents lots of ideas and products to update their home, yard and garden. Guests also will find crafters and some homebased businesses at the show. Admission and parking are free. In its 25th year, the show is sponsored by the Ashtabula County Chambers of Commerce, Geneva Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Sue Ellen Foote said. The show is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. The origin of the Home Show as we know it began in the spring of 1990, Foote said. The show then was called Springtime Ashtabula, and it was sponsored by the Chambers of Ashtabula County. The location was in the 4-H building at the Ashtabula County Fairground in Jefferson. In 1992 and 1993, the location moved to Mount Carmel Community Center, known as the Ashtabula
County Home & Flower Show. The Home Show as we know it today, has been held at the Ashtabula Town Square (Mall) since 1994, thus making the 2014 show the 25th Anniversary of the celebration of spring first instituted “way-back-when” at the county fairgrounds, Foote said. “The names have changed several times throughout the year narrowing it to The Home Show, simplifying the meaning to anything in or outside the home,” Foote said. Foote said the Chambers’ booth will offer daily drawings and door prizes, as well door prize opportunities. The prize opportunities this year for guests include 20 grand prizes. Prizes include ten separate $50 gift certificates that can be used at any of the Home Show exhibitors. Ten $50 Ashtabula Towne Square gift certificate also will be given away. For these prizes, there is only one entry per household, and people must be 18 years of age to enter. Many of the vendors also are expected to offer their own drawings for door prizes. “All Home Show exhibitors will be in a separate drawing for a chance to win an advertising package with the both Gazette Newspaper and Star Beacon each valued at $500,” Foote said. Vendors located throughout the concord of the mall
will include heating and cooling companies, siding and window displays, spas and more. “This is the largest show in the county,” Foote said. People interested in outdoor and indoor projects will be able to find something at the Home Show, Foote said. She said guests will be able to talk to the vendors and ask questions. What would summer be without a relaxing dip in the pool or spa? Rich Machczynski of Crystal Clear Water in Jefferson will be on hand with a demonstration spa, water treatment chemicals and liners. The company offers water treatment systems for municipal, well and pond water systems in addition to pools and spas. Big Splash Pools also will have a booth.The seed and plant catalogs started arriving immediately after Christmas and now is the time to gain some gardening inspiration from the landscape creations of J. S. Hardscaping and True Finish Landscape. Also thinking green are vendors like Ash/Craft Industries with its Sheltered Workshop Garden Shoppe. Is it time to think about new siding or windows? WSA Inc./Weather Sealco and County Wide Windows will have examples of their products and professional staff on hand to discuss your needs. Maybe old man winter took his toll on your heat-
ing system or you just can’t stand another hot, humid Ohio summer without air conditions. Apple Heating and Cooling will attend the home show to address your needs. Shepp Electric of Montville is scheduled to show some generators for those who are tired of losing power due to storms. What about those floors in your home? Whether you are looking for new carpet or just a good scrubbing, vendors such as Stanley Steamer will be on hand to help fulfill your wishes. Wet and musty basements are an issue for some homeowners. Basement DeWatering Systems has a plan to dry up your problems. If it’s time for new furniture, be sure to browse the display of Cherry Valley Furniture LLC. Owner Levi Miller will show a variety of fine Amish-made goods, including dining and bedrooms set, gliders and stoves. You can also learn more about the different organizations in the county, such as Relay for Life, the Girl Scouts of North East Ohio, UH Geneva & Conneaut Medical Centers, I-CAN Libraries and the NE Ohio Soap Box Derby. Both Media One of Ashtabula and WKKY of Geneva plan broadcasts during the show. For more info, contact Sue Ellen Foote of the Geneva Area Chamber of Commerce at (440) 466- 8694.
Commissioners approve various agreements BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON - The Ashtabula County commissioners approved several agreements during their meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 25. In one action, the commissioners approved an agreement with Thomson Reuters for Westlaw Legal Research Services for the Common Pleas Court. Marianne Sezon, Common Pleas Court Administrator, submitted the agreement for the commissioners’ approval. The agreement is for a term of three years, retroactive to Jan. 1, 2014, through Dec. 31, 2016, at $1,019.49
per month, not to exceed $36,701.64. The commissioners also approved an amendment to the software maintenance agreement with MAXIMUS, Inc., for the program expenditures tracking system (PET). Patrick Arcaro, Director of the Ashtabula County Department of Job and Family Services, submitted an amendment to the software maintenance agreement with MAXIMUS, Inc. The amendment changes the term to begin Jan. 1, 2014, and end June 30, 2014, with a cost not to exceed, $1075.00. The commissioners also approved change order No. 1 with Vendrick Construction, Inc., for the Ashtabula
County Department of Job and Family Services’ facility expansion project. The change order involves: —Additional door costs, $7,455— Furnish and install reduced pressure back-flow device, $4,197 —Change floor from carpet to vinyl in room N100, $1,942—Add vinyl Koroseal to cork boards, $2,156— Reconfigure office space per sketch SKA-2, -($100.00) The original contract amount was $1,227,000. The increase from this change order is $15,650, putting the new total at $1,242,650. Lastly, the commissioners approved a sewer and water builders license for E. Drake Plumbing and Heating, LTD, of Perry.
Commissioners to pass budget next week BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON - Ashtabula County officials discussed the final parts of the county budget during a commissioners’ work session on Tuesday, March 4. The commissioners plan to pass the budget during their agenda meeting next week. “Each commissioner was tasked with several departments and met with elected officials to discuss the appropriation decisions the board had made by department,” County Administrator Janet Discher said. Most departments got what they wanted, Discher said. She said several departments came back with negotiations. These are the departments that have the
inherent power by state law to order funding that is reasonable and necessary to the conduction of their business. Probate and Juvenile Court Judge Charles Hague came back and wanted another $55,000 in funding, Discher said. She said the county had cut about $150,000 from his department’s budget request, and Hague was only asking for $55,000 back of that cut amount. “We greatly appreciate their frugalness and willingness to work with us,” Discher said. Discher said she also met with representatives from the Court of Common Pleas, and the commissioners had originally offered $86,000 less than what those departments were asking. “They are insisting upon
their journalized budget,” Discher said. She said that budget is $1,316,349. Included in that amount is a three-percent raise for their employees, although the board had asked they request no more than two percent. In the last of these negotiated budgets, Discher said she and Commissioner Peggy Carlo met with Ashtabula County Board of Elections officials about their request. “We had a good conversation with them,” Discher said. “The state continues to mandate certain functions for elections.” Discher said the Board of Elections is willing to reduce its original request by $40,000 to $844,604, with the understanding that the
elections board may have to come back at a later date. Discher said it’s not a done deal, as the board of elections is meeting this week to vote on it. “We appreciate what they offered up,” Carlo said. Discher said the commissioners originally had set a budget goal of $20,345,000. With these additions, the budget is now at approximately $20,491,000. Commissioner Dan Claypool thanked the departments that were willing to work with the board on the budget and compromise. He said any cuts were made in material items and not personnel. The commissioners plan to vote on the budget during their agenda meeting next Tuesday.
For the Record near Underridge Road regarding a motor vehicle verAt 7:23 a.m. Feb. 21, a fe- sus deer accident. The uninmale reported that she struck jured driver was able to drive a large pothole, causing her the vehicle from the scene. tire to go flat, while traveling westbound on West Main At 6:43 a.m. Feb. 24, Gary Road near Parrish Road. Reichert was cited for driv-
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At 9:39 a.m. Feb. 21, Mark Black was cited after failing to stop his vehicle at the intersection of Mill and Liberty Streets and nearly collided with a patrol car. The officer had to slam on his brakes to avoid a collision. At 5:04 p.m. Feb. 21, officers issued a violation notice for two junk vehicles on Garden Street. Two minor misdemeanor citations were issued after officers returned and found the two vehicles had not been moved or repaired after the ten-day compliance period. At 7:16 p.m. Feb. 21, units responded to Broad Street for a report of an unresponsive male who was suspected of overdosing on heroin. The report was forwarded to the Law Director for charges of heroin possession, hypodermic possession, endangering children and probation violation. At 8:32 p.m. Feb. 21, Conneaut police overheard North Kingsville Police Department advise of a car failing to stop northbound on Route 193. A traffic stop was executed near Route 531. The driver, David Barnard, was booked into jail after officers learned he had four warrants out of Conneaut. At 3:48 a.m. Feb. 22, parties involved in a Main Street domestic disturbance admitted the incident had gotten “out of hand” and they had struck each other. Neither wanted to pursue charges. At 3:17 p.m. Feb. 23, units were dispatched to Lake Road regarding a domestic situation between husband and wife. The male told police that his wife believes he was texting another woman which started a verbal argument. No signs of physical violence were observed. At 7:57 p.m. Feb. 24, units were dispatched to Route 7
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or she could be charged with Feb 22. It is believed to be of telephone harassment. natural causes.
A Geneva resident reAn 18-year-old was disported to police that he lost covered walking down North his CCW permit along with Chestnut in the middle of the his driver’s license. road intoxicated. He was given a misdemeanor for uning with a suspended An officer arrived to derage consumption. operator’s license after pull- Roosevelt Drive residence on ing into True North. Reichert Feb 24 where a 94-year old On Feb 21 there was car said he did not know his li- woman passed in her sleep. accident in the Circle K parkcense was under suspension. The death was determined to ing lot that caused minimal Further, the registration on be of natural causes. damage. No citation was isthe vehicle belonged to ansued. An officer pulled over a other vehicle. Reicher’s vehicle towed. man on South Broadway on Ashtabula Police Feb. 25 from running a red Feb. 24 light at the South Ridge East Orwell Police 0300 hours - 1000 block of intersection. The man admitFeb 23 ted he had expired plates and West Prospect Road. Theft 4:55 p.m. - Assist Roam- was under a medical restric- utility service. ing Shores Police Depart- tion suspension but that he 0245 - Jefferson Avenue/ ment bike trails. Petty theft - bikes. had to get to work. The officer charged the driver with driv- Bikes were stolen and recovFeb 24 ered by police. One male was 5:20 p.m. - Warrant arrest ing under suspension, expired plates and running a arrested. on S Maple Ave 1224 - 2000 block of Lake red light. Feb 25 Avenue. Victim in lobby re8:30 a.m. - Assist SCAD on A woman called police on ports a theft. N Maple Ave 1448 - 1000 block of Lake March 1 to report that her 5:05 p.m. - Alarm drop on son had his wallet go miss- Avenue. Petty theft - shopliftN Maple Ave ing from the boys’ locker room ing. 5:08 p.m. - Unwanted sub- at the high school. 1230 - 4000 block of ject on N School St Osborne Avenue. Victim in lobby reports an assault. Feb 26 Jefferson Police 7:15 a.m. - Found property Feb. 26 On Feb. 27 a vehicle on on S Maple Ave 0147 hours - 700 block of Wall Street was impeding Feb 27 snow plows. The owner could Thayer Avenue. Non-violent 2:00 a.m. - Animal com- not be located and a citation domestics. plaint on E Main St 0810 - 80 block of Grove was issued. Drive. Burglary - no forced Mar 1 A car was left on North entry. Theft of a big screen TV 3:00 p.m. - TelecommuniChestnut on Feb. 27 with a was reported. cation threats complaint 1407 - 1000 block of West note saying the owner was taken on E Main St going to get gas. An officer 3rd Street. Warrant served. had the car towed because of Arrests warrants were Geneva Police the snowy conditions and the served on two subjects. 1520 - 400 block of West Officer responded to a do- heavy traffic in the area. mestic dispute on Feb. 28 on When the man returned, the 52nd Street. Neighbor S Broadway. A woman officer gave the man a ride trouble. Caller reports that her upstairs neighbor is wanted a man removed from home. throwing things out the winher home despite him living On Feb. 26, there was a dow onto her car. there for a few years. The 1708 - 100 block of West car crash at the corner of W. man left the premises. Jefferson and N. Elm creat- 44th Street. Harassing comAn officer observed a ve- ing minimal damage. One munication. 2253 - 1000 block of West hicle traveling eastbound on driver was cited for failure to 40th Street. Traffic offense. East Main. The vehicle was yield. Report of property damage. not maintaining its lane of A woman was arrested at travel and was pulled over. Feb. 28 The female driver submitted a Linden Lane residence for 0109 - 1000 block of West to a PBT test and tested 0.111 an active felony warrant on Prospect Road. Recovered BAC. She also failed field so- Feb. 24. stolen car. briety tests. She was cited for 0151 - 1000 block of An officer helped a lost OVI/ BAC and marked lanes. truck driver at Beech and Lambros Lane. Vehicle and/ On Feb. 26, a woman re- Spruce on Feb. 24. He had or plates recovered. License ported to police that she had the driver follow him to plates were seized. 0221 - 2000 block of Michibeen getting nasty text mes- Presrite. gan Avenue. A disturbance sages from the wife of a coAn officer ran an out-of- was reported. worker. Police contacted the 0155 - West Avenue/West woman and asked her to stop state plate on a Dodge Neon that came back for a Ford 41st Street. Assist other Explorer. The three occu- agency. 0920 - 800 block of Lake pants were discovered to have marijuana, a Tramadol, Avenue. Caller reported a a pill grinder and parapher- fight in the Family Dollar nalia. Citations were issued store. 1158 - 800 block of West for the fictitious plates, misdemeanor possession of dan- 58th Street. Aggravated burgerous drug, possession of glary - forced entry. The caller Marijuana and possession of reports an empty residence has been broken into. drug paraphernalia. 1258 - 3000 block of Lake A man was discovered Avenue. Caller reported her dead at Westview home on tire slashed.
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Ashtabula County Sheriff’s Department Deputy responded on Feb. 23 to an East 43rd Street home for a reported burglary. The resident came home to find a side door unlocked and the air conditioner removed. Items stolen included a laptop computer, Nintendo Wii system and seven Wii games. A man on US Route 6 in Hartsgrove Township reported that someone slashed a tire on his Ford F-250. The man suspected his ex-wife’s soon to be ex-husband. When contacted the second man denied being involved. A deputy visited Glover Drive address about a report of two bikes stolen from Wal-Mart. The store had a photo the suspect stealing the bikes and had identified her name. The suspect invited the deputy into the home where he observed the bikes in the living room. The woman confessed to stealing the bikes and issued a summons for petty theft. The merchandise was returned to Wal-Mart. A man admitted to stealing $180 worth of merchandise from Pilot Flying J and charged with petty theft and criminal trespass. He denied other suspected thefts including stealing $1,000 worth of motor oil from Pilot Gas in Austinburg Township. A deputy on Feb. 25 responded to a Callender Road address in Rome Township for reported burglary. The house had gone into foreclosure but some items had been left behind. A classmate had admitted to the son of the family who lived there to taking some items including a mini fridge, toolbox, table saw and 4-wheeler motor. A deputy interviewed the classmate who after first denying involvement later admitted to taking the items and was arrested. An Edgewood High School student told an officer that another student punched him in the side of his head for no reason. The victim was photographed and did have redness on the left side of his forehead. The victim said the incident started at lunch when the suspect pushed him four times and after being ignored left. Later in the hallway the victim said the suspect pushed him. A witness tried to intervene then the suspect threw the punch. The suspect was taken out of class and interviewed by the officer and the assistant principal. The suspect was cooperative and admitted to the pushing and punching claiming he was mad about a Facebook post the victim had posted. The suspect was given a citation for assault and suspended for three days by the school. On Feb. 28, a man pumped $79.49 worth of gas at the Citgo on 2390 West Prospect. He left without paying. An officer drove to the residence of where the plate was registered. A man there told police he didn’t have his wallet and panicked. He told the officer he was going to return to pay for the gas. He was charged with petty theft. On Feb. 28, a woman ordered subs from JD’s Pizza in Ashtabula Township. She found the food to be unsatisfactory. She returned to the restaurant to ask for her money back. An argument broke out between an employee and her son. The employee followed the son out of the store and pulled up his shirt to reveal a chrome pistol. The woman and her son left, saying they feared for their lives. The woman did not want to press charges but wanted a report filed. The employee who has a concealed weapon permit later told an officer than threats were made by both parties and he felt he needed to protect his employees and the customers inside the store. He denied intentionally displaying the weapon but admitted he handled it poorly. No charges were filed.
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For the Record Dude, where’s my car? BY ZACHARY DZURICK Gazette Newspapers GENEVA - The Ashtabula County Sheriff ’s Department received an interesting phone call on February 28. Nathaniel Zachary Olson called the department looking for his car. He had no idea where it was, but he did have a clue of where to start looking. Olson stated that he had left his car somewhere in Ashtabula County parked on top of a landfill. He told the officer that since losing his car that he somehow had gotten a ride to New York where he had family and now claimed he was calling from. The number he used to call police was from the 404 area code, which is used in Atlanta, Georgia. Olson told the officer that he had cancer and that his medication often leaves him disorientated and gives him memory loss. Reached by phone on Tuesday, Olson said the incident is still frightening. “I blacked out and lost six hours,” Olsen said. “It was terrifying and it still is.” A search for the car was undertaken and it was later discovered at the Waste Management Landfill on Tuttle Road. The Toyota Yaris was located at the top of a mound
of dirt close to driving over the edge. The car was still running and the wipers were on. The passenger mirror was missing and the front of the vehicle was damaged. It is unknown how the car came to rest at that spot. The ground below it was cracked about two feet across with about a two-foot drop. The car was so loaded with scrap metal and car parts that the rear panel appeared to be sitting on top of the tire. None of the scrap was from the landfill. It is unknown how the vehicle gained entry to the landfill. While doing inventory of the inside of the car the owner of the Blue Thunder Towing Company discovered a possible hint into the mystery. He handed the responding officer with a clear plastic bag that had been hermetically sealed. It contained what appeared to be marijuana and mushrooms along with a piece of wax paper that contained an unknown. The items were entered into evidence and will be tested. No charges at had been filed at this point but could in the future. Olson has recovered the car from Blue Thunder Towing and said he is now in Indiana. “I am able to still drive the car,” Olson said.
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Ashtabula making plans to demolish more vacant homes BY ZACHARY DZURICK Gazette Newspapers
ASHTABULA –The city is starting its second round of vacant property demolitions and is already looking to secure additional funding for more in the future. On Monday, council passed legislation entering into a contract with Medico Systems for asbestos removal and demolition of four properties: 1559 Laird Drive, 1644 West 4th, 1802 Lake Avenue and 1008 West 43rd. The money used was a part of a $200,000 grant from Moving Ohio Forward. “We believe we have enough money left from that grant to remove three or four more properties,” City Manager Jim Timonere said. “I would expect to have that list for council by the next council meeting.” Medico Systems’ bid was for $63,480. Timonere said three bids were submitted, with the highest being $97,000, and that Medico Systems was the lowest. The city earlier used a grant from the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) to demolition several properties. Next the city will be March 5 Chardon: Workforce Investment Board working with the county to The Northeast Ohio Consortium Council of Governments secure funding from the Area 19 Workforce Investment Board will be meeting on Hardest Hit Fund. The Wednesday, March 5. The meeting will be held at the county has asked for the Geauga County Offices, 470 Center Street, Board of Health city’s assistance because of meeting room, Building #8, Chardon, Ohio. The NEO Con- the success of the first two sortium COG meeting will start at 9 a.m. and the full WIB grants. However, there are meeting will start at 10 a.m.
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March 10 Jefferson: Budget Commission The Ashtabula County Budget Commission meeting will be held in the Commissioners’ Building, First floor meeting room, from 9-10 a.m. on March 10.
March 11 Ashtabula: Educational Service Center Governing Board The Ashtabula County Educational Service Center Governing Board will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, March 11, at 5 p.m. in the office of the County Superintendent of Schools.
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some issues to be worked out. “We have been asked to participate, but it will be run through the county’s land bank,” Timonere said. “The county land bank may be forced to own some of the properties we identified for demolition inside the city limits. There are a lot of different restrictions in this program, and it won’t be as easy as the first two programs. NSP had a lot of restrictions at first as well, but we are hoping as Hardest Hit moves forward, some of those restrictions will be taken away.” Timonere said one of the biggest issues the city is facing is that over 60 percent of the city’s cost is being spent on asbestos abatement. He said a letter explaining the situation has been sent to all state representatives, federal representatives, the EPA and the Attorney General in regards to the city’s issue with asbestos abatement. “We lose the ability to take down that many more structures because of that,” Timonere said. “We know they are looking at it. We do feel there is a solution with a safe and responsible way to demolish these structures without going through abatement as they do now. We all have to remember there are fees to doing this and people who profit from this and they have bigger lobbyists than we do.”
On March 10 at 4 p.m., the council will host a work session open to the public featuring the Western Reserve Land Conservancy. Timonere submitted to council a link showing WRLC’s plan for the city of Lorain. He believes the program could be a great benefit for Ashtabula. The WRLC makes a survey and inventories and photographs every parcel in a city. They grade every property with a letter grade A – F. “We will be able to see on that program where the vacancies are,” Timonere said. “There will be a lot we will be able do with the program. They are signing up other cities and we want to get on their list. We have funds to pay for it, but we are also seeking funding to pay for it.” Timonere said that some future demolition funding would require having a plan where the demolitions take place and the WRLC will allow the city to make a plan easier. In other council news: • The Street Sweeper has arrived and will be ready to get on the road once spring arrives. Timonere says the plan is to run the street sweeper for a two-three week job in the spring, once in the summer and once after the leaves fall. It will also be available as needed in-between. • The city will be hosting
three Town Hall Community Q and A’s concerning the police levy the last week of March. Each meeting will begin at 6 p.m. and will be held each night at a different city church. St. Peter will host the March 25 meeting, Peoples Baptist on March 26 and Zion Lutheran on March 27. • Council approved a two-year agreement with Giangola Insurance. It was the only bid received. The cost is the same as last year ’s agreement that Council President J.P. Durco IV said was a substantial savings over the year before. • Council also approved agreements with T.A.C. Computers for a one-year agreement to maintain the police department’s computers and with Conneaut Telephone Company for the purposes of upgrading the city’s telephone services. “Conneaut Telephone Company will reduce our costs by 10 percent,” Timonere said. “They will combine our Internet and link our phone systems.” • Council began with a moment of silence on behalf of former city employee Angelo Masters, who passed away over the weekend. Durco also recognized Lakeside High School’s Kyle Conel for winning the D-I state 195-pound wrestling title. Conel is the first Lakeside athlete or team to win a state title.
Saint John Ashtabula County Chamber of Commerce invites Chamber and community School to members to bask under the Tuscan sun host Saint The Ashtabula County Chamber has an unforgettable Mediterranean experiannounced that it will be visiting irresistence. Patrick’s ible Tuscany, and is inviting chamber mem“This is truly an amazing opportunity to bers, and family and friends of chamber participate in an international journey to and community members to join irresistible Tuscany, where program particiDay Raffle members them on this once in a lifetime experience. pants can experience the country’s culture,
Rich in culture and stunning scenery, learn about its business climate, and make irresistible Tuscany is the setting for this new friends,” said a Chamber Discoveries breathtaking journey. Enjoy a nine-day past traveler. journey back to the old country where you The Chamber will have a representative will explore not one, but many Italies. As from Chamber Discoveries at their office on one of the most popular tourist destinations Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at 4 p.m. to exMarch 13 Ashtabula: Children Services Board in the world, find yourself relaxing in the plain the trip and to answer any questions. The Ashtabula County Children Services Board will hold spa resort town of Montecatini, or sightSpace is limited, so act fast. Don’t miss its regular monthly board meeting on Thursday, March 13, seeing in Florence, home to famous artists out on this opportunity to visit irresistible at the Children Services Board offices located at 3914 “C” such as Leonard da Vinci, Dante and Tuscany, exchange ideas with local business Court, Ashtabula. Executive session will begin at 8 a.m., Michelangelo. On this remarkable trip you representatives, make new friends, and followed by the public meeting at 9 a.m. will also encounter the Piazza del Duomo, build new memories. Saint John School will be and make your way to Pisa, home of the For more information about this amazhosting its 21st Annual March 26 Jefferson: Data Board Leaning Tower. The picturesque cove of ing trip please call the Ashtabula County Saint Patrick’s Day Raffle on The Ashtabula County Data Board will meet on March Portofino awaits you with its colorful Chamber at (440) 998-6998 or email the Saturday, March 15, at Our 26 at 2 p.m. in the EMA office of the Courthouse. houses and cobblestone streets, providing chamber at info@ashtabulachamber.com Lady of Peace Community Center. Over $40,000 in prize money will be raffled off. There are also games of chance, silent auction items as well as delicious dinner • Self-Cleaning Arthur T. Stegall III and Mary Margaret with prime rib and fish op• 6-Yr. Warranty Parts & Tanks! tions. Only 100 main prize Do It Yourself. We’ll Tell You How. Williams, both of Conneaut tickets are sold for this event. Tickets are $1,000 Nicholas V. Del Monico and Alyssa R. which includes a chance at Motors • Gas & Oil Controls Loeber, both of Geneva the $25,000 main prize and Myers Pumps • Zoeller Sump Pumps eight dinner tickets. In 2013, Bradford White Water Heaters PENTAIR WATER Billy James Lewis Trent, of Ashtabula, and the raffle completely sold Aprilaire Air Cleaners & Humidifiers out. To purchase a ticket or COMFORT SUPPLY Comfort Air Alicia Shaye Buckmaster, of Austinburg a partial ticket, please email Conditioning Stop in or Phone Before You Buy... & Heating Christy.kovacs@neomin.org Ask the COMFORT TEAM! Matthew A. Kazsmer, of Austinburg, and Provides Manufacturers of or call 440-997-5531 ext. Service & Quality Pumps 223. Tickets are also availHJ Since 1939 Brittany Ann Cosper, of Austinburg Installation SERIES able at Hoffman’s Pharmacy Model M53 Cast Iron Series Mighty Mate Submersible Pump Ashtabula. Proceeds from Hours: Graham R. Shearstone and Justine J. Herl, in 7 S. Broadway the raffle benefit the School’s Mon. - Fri. 8:30 - 5:00 Geneva Sat. 9:00-2:00 both of Stetson, ME Scholarship Fund. The next regular meeting of the Ashtabula County Airport Authority will be held 8 a.m. Tuesday, March 11 at the Northeast Ohio Regional Airport, 2382 Airport Road, Jefferson, Ohio.
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Geneva Platt R. Spencer Elementary students earn Honor Roll status for second nine-weeks
BY DORIS COOK Gazette Newspapers
east of Rt. 534 and west of Route 45. Century old farm with modern techEven with snow piles nology used for syrup and low temps in northmaking, Enjoy horseern Ohio, most maple drawn shuttle service, syrup producers have bewarm fireplace in chagun tapping maple trees let, syrup products for to begin the production sale and a scenic locaseason. This weekend tion. www.bissellmaple starting March 8 and 9 farm.com. and continuing Saturday • Cline Family and Sunday, March 15 Sugarhouse, 5069 S. and 16, the Ohio Maple Wright St., Kingsville, Producers Association’s south of I-90 north off Maple Madness drive Plymouth Ridge Road. yourself tours are on. Making syrup for over T h e c o l d wi n t e r 25 years, 550 buckets weather has delayed using wood fired evaposomewhat for trees to rator unit, Easy access get tapped around parts to get to visit. of northeastern Ohio. In neighboring March is maple month Geauga County there PHOTOS BY DORIS COOK are 19 syrup operation in Ohio, however, says Terese L.Volkman, coor- Icicles hang outside the Dan Miller stops or places to buy dinator with the OMPA family’s modern sugarhouse on products. tours. Selected maple Fenton Rd., Colebrook Township One good place to s u g ar i n g o pe r a t i o n s as the first sample of syrup made start your tour is at the across some 18 counties this year is by the window shelf Burton Chamber of are open to the public to and syrup equipment. C om m er c e’s Sugar v i si t an d l e a r n h o w Camp Log Cabin, losyrup is made. the fuel. My son Allen will cated on East. Park St. in “We have about 40 stops be the guide for visitors,” the center of town. It is this year. The tours go on said Mr. Miller during a re- open year- round 10 a.m. to regardless of the late tap- cent visit to the farm. 4:30 p.m. during the year. ping. Many farmer/producT h e Mi l l er fam i l i es For over 70 years, the ers usually tap by Feb. 22, moved to this part of Chamber has produced some have and others are Ashtabula County from syrup and maple products, getting started. People still Middlefield Township a de- shipped Geauga‘s famous want to get out and ride on cade ago. Miller said last products around the globe th e d r i v e - i t -y o u r s e l f year his family’s operation as well. For the Maple tours,” said Volkman. produced 600 gallons of Madness Tour weekends In southern Ashtabula syrup, a good year. He is the camp is open to 5 p.m. C o u n t y a t t h e F e n t o n not so sure what this sea- Saturdays and Sundays. Road farm of Amish syrup son with the late start will In B ur t on Vi l l age m a k e r D a n M i l l e r i n bring. Part of the syrup known as Pancake Town Colebrook Township the produced at the Fenton USA, this month a few serlarge woods behind his Road farm is sold whole- vice groups are serving home buzzes with activity. sale. Miller said last year pancakes and sausages Miller and his three grown some of his syrup went to breakfasts. Check their sons, Allen, Dan and Rob- New Hampshire and Wis- website at www.pancake e r t, operate t h e i r consin dealers. townsusa.com for locasugarbush as a four-way Other sugar camp stops tions. partnership. It’s called in Ashtabula County inIn Lake County, the tour Rock Creek Maple and at clude the following: list includes Lake Metro 8242 Fenton Road, south • Camp Whitewood, Park’s Farmpark, 8800 of Route 322 and east of 7 9 8 3 S . Wi s wel l R d., Chardon Rd. (Route 6) in Orwell Village. Windsor Township, south Kirtland. There is an adThe Amish farm stops of Route 322, Saturdays mission charge here. The on the Maple Madness only 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., sug- park staff used modern Tour list are only open on aring tours, AUCE pan- equipment with buckets Saturdays, said Volkman. cake breakfasts for a fee, hung on trees and vacuum “Our sugarhouse was Sugarhouse Tours and tubing, and reverse osmobuilt in 2009 and we added syrup products for sale. sis. There are sugaring dison a section two years ago. • M a y H i l l M a p l e , plays and products to purEverybody gets involved 10238 Dennison- chase. Pancake breakfasts here. We put out 3,000 taps Ashtabula Rd., Colebrook are served in Farmpark using tubing and hang Township, east of Route 46 Café. www.lakemetroparks buckets on the trees. We and north of Route 87. .com. also use reverse osmosis Open Saturdays only, modMost of the tour stops system to take out the ex- ern sugaring operation, are free and look for signs cess water in the sap. It over 3,000 taps, call (330) in the other northern Ohio helps in the boiling pro- 583-2892. counties’ locations. cess. Our evaporator unit For a complete list go to • Bissell Maple was fabricated for us by a Farm’s Sugar Chalet, the website at: www.ohio man i n Bu r t o n . T h o s e 3741 Higley Rd., Trumbull maple.org or call 440-834stacks of wood are used for Township, off Route 166, 1415 for more information.
PHOTOS BY JAN PERALA FOR GENEVA SCHOOLS
Geneva Platt R. Spencer Elementary School fourth graders on the honor roll for the second nine week grading period are: front from left: Kara Comadoll, Brionna Groff, Matt Hasenauer, Raegan Jahn, Jordyn Jamison, Kylie Keefer and Alayna Lomas. Row 2: Ryan Mihalik, Cyrus Smith, Dylan Hamilton, Frederik Wisch, Kaila Paden, Haylie Diaz, Isabella Aparicio, Hannah Berg and Gavin Juodenas. Back: Caleb Colon, Dennis Dixon, Stella Ellis, Matthew Fairrow, Abbey Gersin, Michael King, Wyatt Partington, Michelle Plecha and Mason Steele. Also on the Honor Roll but absent from the photo is Hunter Metz.
GPS fifth graders on the honor roll for the second nine weeks are: front: Kalee Grimmett, Kayli Stash, Brier Streets, Breanna Burton, Luke Cermak and Kathy Cole. Back: Justin Hanna, William McDaniel, Matthew Korver, Jayden Sabol, Emily Washington and Destiny Donathan.
This is a view of the Dan Miller family’s Rock Creek Maple sugarhouse built in 2009. The four families are on the Maple Madness Tour stops this weekend and Saturday, March 15. The Amish farm syrup producers on the Ohio Maple Producers Association listing On the honor roll for the second nine-week grading period are Geneva Platt R. Spencer are open on Saturday only. Others are open both wekend days, March 8 and 9, March third graders (front from left) Rece DeGroodt, Jared Ames, Allison Dick, Stefan Lechintan 15 and 16. and Emmanuel Bolanos. Back: Danny Dick, Kaitlyn Lambert and Jacob Wilson.
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Mark Y our Calendar: Upcoming Events Your Fridays through April 11 Ashtabula: Fish and shrimp dinners
March 9 Conneautville: Chicken and biscuit dinner
March 29 Saybrook Township: Spring luncheon
Fish and shrimp dinners return to Our Lady of Peace Parish, located at 1200 E. 21st St. in Ashtabula. Dinners will be held each Friday, Feb. 7 through April 11. Hours are 4-7 p.m. Dinners are held in the St. Joseph Church Community Room. Take outs are also available. Menu includes fried fish, breaded baked fish, unbreaded baked fish and shrimp dinners. Macaroni and cheese dinners are also available. The fried fish is AUCE with all entrees. Side dishes include coleslaw, new potatoes, French fries, applesauce and mac and cheese. Free seconds are offered on all the sides. The fabulous dessert table is included at no extra cost. The dinner costs $8.50 for adults (ages 1259), $7.50 for seniors (age 60 and over) and $4 for children age 11 and under. Shrimp dinners are $9.50.
The Conneautville Knights of Columbus will be holding a Chicken and Biscuit Dinner on Sunday, March 9, from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. The event will be held at Saint Peter Social Hall at 501 Washington Street in Conneautville, PA. Pricing is $8 for adults; $7 for seniors; $5 for children under 12; and free for children under 6. Carry outs are welcome. Proceeds help the Conneautville KofC Scholarship fund. The latest information is available at www.cvkofc.org.
Saybrook United Methodist Church, 7900 Depot Rd., will hold its spring luncheon on 1 p.m. March 29. Ken Niemi, guitarist, will be singing at the campfire. Square-dancing demo from Broken Wheel Squares. Grub and vittles to please your tastebuds. Chinese auction, door prizes. Tickets are $15. 128 tickets available. Call (440) 969-1562 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday.
March 12-April 8 Austinburg Township: Lent - A Journey Together
April 2 Geneva: Blood drive A Red Cross Blood Drive will be held 1-5 p.m. Wednesday, April 2, at the Geneva-Madison Knights of Columbus Hall, 6113 N Ridge Road W., Geneva.
Lent - A Journey Together, a weekly cross-generation learning event and soup supper, will be offered in the April 5 Harpersfield Township: Austinburg First United Church of Christ Fellowship Hall, 2879 Rt. 307, beginning Wednesday, March 12, from 5:30March 7 Ashtabula: PERI Red Barn Duck Race The March Public Employee Retirees, Inc. (PERI) meet- 7 p.m. Pastor Candy Thomas will lead the time together, The Geneva Kiwanis Club will host its first annual Red ing will be held on Friday, March 7, 2014, 11:30 a.m., at which will be held on five Wednesdays through April 8. Barn Duck Race on Saturday, April 5, 2014 at the Plan to come and bring a friend for faith-filled fun, meanthe Edgewood Family Restaurant, 3010 State Road, Harpersfield Community Center from 7-11 p.m. Tickets will ingful learning, and community. Children are welcome. Ashtabula. be $25 single and $45 for couples. This price includes dinner, beverage music, up to four beers, wash at the bar, and March 15 Jefferson: Beekeeping 101 Clinic admission to live duck races. The main feature will be waMarch 7 through April 11 Rock Creek: The Ashtabula County Beekeepers Association will hold gering on the live duck races and also a Chinese Auction, Fish/shrimp dinner a Beekeeping 101 Clinic on 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, and 50/50 drawing. To purchase tickets, contact Chris and Sacred Heart Church, located on Route 45 just north of March 15, at the OSU Extension Office, 39 Wall St. Topics Sally Larick at 466-1685. Rock Creek, will hold fish/shrimp dinners on Fridays include know your equipment, installing your bees, hive through April 11. Fried or baked fish, shrimp or combo. management, extracting your honey and fall and winter April 5 Pierpont: Relay for Life fundraiser Choice of any of the following: coleslaw, applesauce, green management. Cost is $10 per person. Information booklet A fundraiser for Relay for Life will be held 4-7 p.m. March beans, French fries, baked potato, macaroni and cheese, provided. Light refreshments served in the morning. Please coffee, tea or lemonade. Adults, $8; children age 4-10, $4; bring a snack lunch. For more information or to pre-regis- 8 and 4-7 p.m. April 5 at the Pierpont Presbyterian Church. and children three and under, free. Carry outs available. ter, call Verity Bruening at (440) 474-4191 or Rose Mary The March 8th dinner includes stuffed chicken breast, mashed potatoes, corn, green beans, salad juice and coffee. Phone orders at (440) 563-5255. Proceeds to benefit Adult Burns at (440) 969-1792. $9 suggested donation. The April 5th dinner includes lasaSupport Group. Desserts available at extra charge. gna, scalloped potatoes, salad, juice and coffee. $9 suggested March 15 Dorset: Stuffed pepper soup donation. March 7, 21 and April 4, 18 Harpersfield Stuffed pepper soup, with roll, beverage and dessert, will be served at the Dorset United Methodist Church, 2800 April 6 Saybrook Township: Blood drive Township: Lenten dinners Rt. 193, Dorset, on Saturday, March 15, from 12-2 p.m. Any The Harpersfield Volunteer Fire Department and Aux- donation will be accepted. Saybrook United Methodist church will be hosting a iliary will sponsor a series of Lenten dinners beginning blood drive for the Red Cross on April 6 from 9 a.m. until 2 Friday, March 7. The dinners will be held from 5-7 p.m. at p.m. The church is located at 7900 Depot Road across the March 16 Geneva: Pancake breakfast the Community Recreation Center on Cork-Cold Springs street from St. John School. Come give blood and receive a Road. Patrons may choose breaded fish, shrimp, chicken Breakfast will be held Sunday, March 16, from 8 a.m. - free gift from The Cleveland Clinic. or a combination of any two items, served with French fires, 1 p.m., at the Geneva-Madison Knights of Columbus Hall, coleslaw, roll, beverage and dessert. Customers may dine 6113 N Ridge Road W., Geneva. Menu includes: pancakes, April 6 Ashtabula: Concert to honor the in or carry-out. Cost is $9 for adults, $8 for senior citizens scrambled eggs, sausage, fruit cup, juice, and beverage. Cost late Dr. Brandeberry and $5 for children under age 12. The dinner will be re- is $6 each; children 3-10 $3; under 3, free; maximum $25 peated on March 21, April 4 and April 18. Proceeds will for family with children. The late Dr. C.K. Brandeberry, longtime Ashtabula benefit the fire department’s fund to continue ongoing County doctor, will be memorialized with a concert in projects. For more information, call 466-1064. his honor by the Lynos String Quartet all students from March 27 Austinburg Township: Free the Cleveland Institute of Music at St. Peter’s Episcopal community dinner Church in downtown Ashtabula on Sunday, April 6, at 2 March 8 Andover: Earthquaker Dance The Austinburg First United Church of Christ, 2870 Rt. p.m. The Quartet will perform classical as well as popuThe PV FFA Alumni is having our Earthquaker Dance on March 8. Doors open at 8 p.m. BYOB. Must be 21. Ad- 307, Austinburg, will hold a free community dinner on 4:30- lar music favorites. The concert and reception following the concert are free and open to the public. The recital is vance tickets are $20 and at the door $25. Come out and 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 27. part of the Church’s ongoing “Great Music Without Barchase those winter blues away and support our scholarriers” Concert Series sponsored by the Fine Arts ConMarch 27 Saybrook Township: Free ship fund! Call Bobbie at 293-8939 or Roses in Andover to cert Committee of the Church. Dr. Brandeberry was a pick up tickets, or 858-2853. community dinner member of the Concert Committee. FMI, phone the A free community dinner will be held on Thursday, Church at 992-8100. Secure parking, handicapped acMarch 8 Jefferson: Fiddler and More March 27, from 5-6 p.m. in the Church Social Hall. Come cessible Church. The Ashtabula County Choral Music Society is pleased enjoy a free dinner, dessert and drink, served to you by to announce plans for Fiddler and More, A Musical The- members of Saybrook United Methodist Church, 7900 S. April 19 Geneva: Breakfast with the ater Extravaganza, with Ashtabula native and Harbor High Depot Rd, Saybrook. (across from St. John School). All are Easter Bunny, Easter egg hunt School alum Jack Warren appearing as featured guest per- welcome! former on March 8 at 7 p.m. at Jefferson Area High School On Saturday, April, 19, the Geneva Kiwanis Club will Auditorium. hold its annual Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at the March 28 Rome Township: Fish and Geneva Methodist Church from 7 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. The shrimp dinner Easter Egg Hunt will begin at 11 a.m. at Kiwanis Park. March 8 Ashtabula: Truckers Helping The Rome Fire Department Fish and Shrimp Dinner There are two choices on the menu: all the pancakes Hands’ 6th annual Reverse Raffle will be held Friday, March 28, at the Rome Fire Depart- you can eat served with two sausage links, or a large The Truckers Helping Hands’ 6th annual Reverse Raffle ment, located on the corners of Routes 6 and 45 in Rome, serving of sausage gravy served with biscuits. Prices benefiting the Ashtabula County Special Olympics will be from 4-7 p.m. Enjoy fish, shrimp or combo dinner with are: adults, $6; seniors, $5; elementary children, $3; and held March 8 at the Kathryn Rose Party Center, 3116 N. french fries or baked potato, coleslaw, applesauce, bread children under five, free. Capture memories with the Bend Rd., Ashtabula. Doors open at 5 p.m., dinner at 6 and butter and choice of drink! Eat-in or take-out avail- Easter Bunny 8x10 photos of an individual or family p.m. Raffle begins at 7 p.m. Open bar - music by Hoss. $60 able. Local organizations have pie sales for dessert at a for $10. Then take advantage of going home with treaper couple. $1,500 grand prize, plus door prizes and Chi- separate cost. Enter for a chance to win two free dinners! sures from the Chinese Auction and/or 50/50 drawing. nese raffle. For tickets, contact Beth at (440) 855-1097; $8 for ages 12 and up, $4 for ages 4-11, age 3 and under are To cap off these morning activities, make sure to go to Brian at (440) 466-9523; Scott at (814) 460-2506; or Fred free. Kiwanis Park at 11 a.m. for the annual Easter Egg Hunt. All proceeds go to youth and community projects, inat (440) 862-2001. cluding maintaining and improving Kiwanis Park.
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County News DECISION From page 1B “As a parent, I just want to know what will happen so I can make a plan for my kids,” Montanaro said. “Everybody likes to know what will happen, and right now we are just waiting. Right now we have four days at the end of the school year we are planning to add. If we need to add more, we will work with our two unions and come up with some options to work it out.” 99th District State Representative Democrat John Patterson understands the frustration. “As a former teacher, I have a lot of empathy,” Patterson said. “As a teacher you want a certainty of your situation. So I am frustrated with the current situation.” The Republican Party leadership between the House and
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Senate is split on the issue. As a Democrat observing the situation, Patterson has a unique perspective. “The Democratic caucus was in favor of the initial proposal passed by the House,” Patterson said. “I understand the desire of some on the other side of aisle to want to maximize contact hours. We want teachers and students to have as much time together as possible. But some districts have missed as many as 16 days. Something I think some have not talked about enough, especially in this region, is that agriculture and tourism depend on young adults working in June. If we push school back well into June, that will have a negative economic impact for Ohio’s economy.” Patterson is hopeful his colleagues can get together and make an intelligent plan to establish an effective plan for the schools. “We have had already, as of
Monday, 19 days below freezing and 95 days where there was at least an inch of snow on the ground,” Patterson said. “In regards to such a harsh winter, we have to make an adjustment in snow days. I wanted to get this done two weeks ago.” 32nd District State Senator Democrat Capri Cafaro is also hopeful that the two legislative bodies can work together to solve the divide. “I fully support giving our school districts additional calamity days to cope with a severe winter that¹s caused an unusually high number of cancellations,” Cafaro said. “That¹s why I voted for legislation in the Ohio Senate to increase calamity days for this school year. I hope the House and Senate will be able to work out their differences quickly on this issue so school districts can plan their schedules for the rest of the year and students can focus on their schoolwork.”
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AGRICULTURAL AGENT COMMENTS by David Marrison OSU Extension Agent Hello, Ashtabula County! Is a little warm-up in our future? I sure hope so! I know this past Saturday I could sense that spring is near. Now is the time to make our list for things we want to do outside! Until then, OSU Extension has some great programs for you during the month of March. Today, I would like to share details on an Ohio AgrAbility program and our 3rd Annual Master Gardener Library Blitz. Aging farmers and gar-
deners who want to gain insight and tips on how to remain productive in agriculture, continue gardening and stay active outdoors can learn tips and techniques from the Ohio A g r A b i l i t y P rogr am at Ohio State University’s College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences during a workshop designed to address the evolving needs of older farmers. The Ashtabula County Extension office is pleased to be hosting an Ohio AgrAbility Program workshop titled “I’m Not as Young as I Used to Be” on Tuesday, March 11 at the Ashtabula County Extension office. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. and the program begins at 6 p.m. and will conclude by 8 p.m. This program has been developed for individuals desiring information on how to remain productive in agriculture, continue gardening and stay active outdoors. This program will help you remain safe and productive as an older farmer or gardener. The workshop will feature discussions on m o b i l i t y, m a nagi ng arthritic limitations, planning a productive day, applying Universal Design
concepts to the whole property, and showcasing adaptive tools and equipment. Additional topics which will be discussed include: safety tips and techniques for older farmers, the availability of assisted technology that can be used on farms and for gardening, and tricks of the trade for aging limitations. The workshop is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. More information about the Ohio AgrAbility program can be found at: www.agrability .osu.edu. Additional information about this workshop can be obtained by calling the Ashtabula County Extension office at 440-5769008. Get the whole bloomin’ story from the Ashtabula County Master Gardeners as they conduct the third annual Library Blitz at each of Ashtabula County’s libraries this March. Join teams of Ashtabula County Master Gardener Volunteers at your local library to learn more about flowers suited to container growing, seed saving, cucumbers, and composting. This program is free. The dates and locations are: Rock Creek (Saturday, March 22 10 a.m. to 12
noon); A n d o v e r (Saturday March 22 10 a.m. to 12 noon); Henderson (Saturday, March 22 1-3 p.m.); Ashtabula (Saturday, March 22 1-3 p.m.); To p k e y (Tuesday, March 25 1-3 p.m.); Conneaut (Wednesday, March 26 1-3 p.m. ); Kingsville (Saturday, March 29 10 a.m. – 12 noon); Or w ell (Saturday, March 29 10 a.m. to 12 noon); and G e n e v a (Saturday, March 29 1 – 3 p.m.). Please call your local library to reserve your spot in the blitz. A program flyer can be accessed at: can be found at: http:// go.osu.edu/ne-events
Among the most notable results in the preliminary data is the increase in the market value of crops and livestock sold since the census was last completed in 2007. Wh i l e m a rk et val ue numbers increased 32.78 percent nationally, the value of Ohio crops and livestock increased 42.28 percent. This is primarily due to a sharp increase in c r o p v a l ue s , whi c h i ncreased in Ohio by 60.54 percent but only 47.85 percent nationally. Ohio is ranked 13th nationally with a total value of crop and livestock sales just over $10 billion in 2012. While the number of farms has decreased both in Ohio and in the nation, Ohio has lost only 0.5 percent of its farms when the
number of farms nationally has decreased by 4.3 percent; Ohio now ranks 7th for the number of farms in the nation with 75,462. Furthermore, in a time when farm acres are disappearing, with the nation losing about 7.5 million acr es of farmland since the 2007 census, the numbers of acres in agricultural production in Ohio have remained steady and actually increased slightly. The state now has 13.96 million acres of farmland. “One of the most important takeaways to remember about the Census of Agriculture is that the information is used for decisionmaking by producers as well as all those who serve farmers and rural communities – federal, state and l oc al gover nm ent s ,
agribusinesses, trade associations and many others,” said USDA State Statistician Cheryl Turner. “When we look at the data for our state, we can all use it as a snapshot in time to see how Ohio agriculture is changing over time and how we compare to the rest of the country.” The Census of Agriculture is a complete count, taken every five years by the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, of America’s farms and ranches and the people who operate them. More information on the Census of Agriculture including a copy of the preliminary results can be viewed at www.agcensus.usda.gov. A final version of the report is scheduled to be released in May.
Rep. Patterson’s ‘Maple Syrup Month’ Bill passes House unanimously many rural forest landowners each year. Nearly 1,500 families in 80 different counties throughout Ohio produce roughly 155,000 gallons of maple syrup annually. Ohio currently ranks 5th in the nation as a maple syrupproducing state. March was selected as the designated COLUMBUS –State Rep. John Patterson (D- month as it is the peak of the tree-tapping season. “Maple Syrup Month will also raise awareness to isJefferson) announced that his legislation to designate March as “Maple Syrup Month,” House Bill 418, passed sues that affect Ohio’s maple industry, like deforestathe Ohio House of Representatives unanimously on tion and urban development,” said Rep. Patterson. “Even though production has been on the rise over the last deWednesday. “Maple syrup’s economic importance is not only felt cade, it’s important to note that both deforestation and in my home district, but throughout our great state,” Rep. urban development, coupled with climate change, have Patterson said. “The hard-working families that produce directly impacted Ohio’s ability to produce maple syrup.” H.B. 418 now moves on to the Ohio Senate where it maple syrup deserve recognition for the benefits they prowill likely be referred to the Senate Agriculture Comvide to the economy and to the state of Ohio” According to the Ohio Department of Natural Re- mittee. Recently, Sen. Capri Cafaro introduced a comsources, maple syrup products provide more than $5 mil- panion bill, Senate Bill 272, which had its first hearing lion to the state’s economy and supplemental income to in the same committee on Wednesday.
H.B. 418 to recognize importance of maple syrup industry in Ohio
OSU Extension and the Ashtabula County Dairy Service Unit are pleased to announce that 64th Annual Dairy banquet will be held at the Lenox Community Center on Saturday, March 22 and will begin promptly at 8 p.m. The banquet program will consist of the crowning of the 2014 Dairy Princess; the presentation of production and 4H awards; the election of two members to the Dairy Service Unit Board; and the presentation of the Farm Family of the Year Award. Tickets are $12 per person ($6 for youth ages 5-12) and can be purchased from Dairy Service Unit Board members, Tom Coltman, Wayne, Dorset; Joel Baldwin, Dorset; Dave Priester, New Lyme; Jason Brinker, Rock Creek, Matt Springer, Lenox and from David Marrison at the Ashtabula County Extension office at 39 Wall Street in Jefferson. Pre-sale tickets are required this year. Please purchase your ticket by March 7, 2014. For more information about this program contact the Ashtabula County Extension office at 440-576-9008. _____________________________________
Ashtabula County Beef Scholarship applications available
OSU Extension and the Ashtabula County Cattlemen’s Association are pleased to announce they will be awarding a beef scholarship to a deserving Ashtabula County Senior To close, I would like to Student who will be attending an accredited full four year share quote from by Lewis college or an accredited two year technical institute in 2014Grizzard, who stated, 2015. Approximately $1,000 in scholarships will be awarded “Springtime is the land this year. Applicants must be resident of Ashtabula County. The awakening. The March winds are the morning first preference by the Ashtabula County Cattlemen’s Asyawn.” Have a good and sociation is the scholarship be awarded to a deserving student who has been involved in the beef industry as a youth. safe day! Examples of this could include: working on a family beef David Marrison is Asso- operation; involved with a beef project through 4-H or FFA; ciate Professor and Exten- or works on a local beef farm. The second preference for sion Educator, Agriculture this scholarship recipient would be awarded to a student & Natural Resources, Ohio who will studying a beef related field in accredited full four State University Extension. year college or an accredited two year technical institute. Applications must be received by the Ashtabula County Mr. Marrison can be reached at 440-576-9008 or Cattlemen’s Association by May 1, 2014 for consideration for the scholarship. No late applications will be considered. marrison.2@osu.edu The application can be obtained at: go.osu.edu/ne-events Additional information can be obtained by calling the Ashtabula County Extension office at 440-576-9008. _____________________________________
Census data shows continued growth in Ohio ag industry REYNOLDSBURG – Preliminary results depict climbing market Ohio’s thriving agriculture industry is seeing continued growth, based on pre- values, more acres in agricultural production liminary results of the 2012 Census of Agriculture released recently by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). In several cases, Ohio’s growth significantly outpaced the nation, highlighting the strength of the state’s agricultural producers. “The preliminary data shows what we have known for years: Ohio’s $105 billion food and agriculture industry is built upon a strong and thriving agricultural production base. Our farmers are the backbone of our state’s economic growth and this data shows us they are working harder than ever to provide our state with a safe, wholesome and abundant food supply,” said Ohio Agriculture Director David T. Daniels.
Ashtabula County Dairy Banquet to be held on March 22
Ashtabula County Agricultural Scholarship applications being taken OSU Extension and the Ashtabula County Agricultural Scholarship Committee are pleased to announce the scholarship committee will be presenting a minimum of ten scholarships for the 2014-2015 school year to Ashtabula County students enrolled in either an accredited full four year college or an accredited two year technical institute. Scholarships awarded this year will include: two $1,000 Ashtabula County Holstein Club,$1,000 Allan C Jerome Memorial Scholarship, $1,000 Kellogg Memorial Scholarship, $1,000 Lester C. Marrison Memorial Scholarship, $1,000 Service-Jerome Scholarship, $1,000 Harold & Dick Springer Memorial Scholarship, $1,000 Western Reserve Farm Cooperative, the $500 Lautanen Family 4-H Scholarship, $500 Jim Baird Memorial Scholarship and at least one scholarship worth $1,000 from the committee itself. Both graduate and undergraduate students who are studying agriculture, natural resources, home economics, and environmental sciences are strongly encouraged to apply. The scholarships are for a one year period. Prior recipients of a scholarship may apply. Those receiving scholarships from this fund in any two previous years are not eligible. Application forms with complete instructions for applying are now available and can be received by stopping in at the Extension Office or by calling 440-576-9008. The application deadline is May 1 and no late applications will be considered. _____________________________________
Orders for the year 2014 Tree Seedling Sale accepted through March 28 Orders for the year 2014 Tree Seedling Sale will be accepted through Friday, March 28, 2014, or until supplies are exhausted. Orders are taken on a first-come, first-served basis. All orders must be picked up at the District Office between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on Friday, April 11, or between 8–10 a.m. Saturday, April 12. Full payment must accompany all orders. Packet 1- White Pine: (25 per pkt.) threeyear seedlings (7”-11”); Packet 2- Colorado blue spruce: (25 per pkt.) three-year seedlings (7”-10”); Packet 3- Norway spruce: (25 per pkt.) three-year seedlings (8”-12”); Packet 4- Scotch pine: (25 per pkt.) three-year seedlings (12”-16”); Packet 5-White Spruce: (25 per pkt.) three-year seedlings (6”-10”); Packet 6- Canadian Hemlock: (10 per pkt.) fouryear seedlings (8”-12”); Packet 7- Pin Oak: (five per pkt) two-year (12’-18”); Packet 8- Sawtooth Oak: (five per pkt.) two-year seedling (12”-18”); Packet 9 - Sugar Maple: (five per pkt.) two-year seedling (6’-10”); and Packet 10- Red Oak: (five per pkt.) two-year seedling (10”-14”). Pricing ranges from $8 - $16 per packet. Visit the District’s web site at www.ashtabulaswcd.org for order form or call 440-576-4946. Thank you for supporting this conservation program.
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Lakeside High students After School Discovery receives grant participate in bridge competition After School Discovery receives a $500 grant check for books at Reading Cove from Ducro Funeral Services and the York Children’s Foundation. Back row: Melissa Aiken, Jordan Javier, Rosemary Bernato and Susan Leitert. Seated in front: Richard Recker, Patricia French, J.P. Ducro and kids from Discovery Cove. SUBMITTED PHOTO
Lakeside teacher Stephanie Anservitz took her AP Chemistry students to Case Western Reserve University to compete against other Ohio high schools in a Model Bridge SUBMITTED PHOTO Competition. BY ZACHARY DZURICK Gazette Newspaper SAYBROOK TOWNSHIP – Classroom knowledge is important but being able to see what you studied being applied in the real world can be so much more powerful. The Lakeside High School AP Physics class got such an opportunity recently as the class participated in the Model Bridge Competition in Cleveland on February 21. The event is held annually at the VanderhoofSchuette Laboratory on the campus at Case Western Reserve University as a part of Engineer’s Week. Over 120 teams participated from 12 Ohio High Schools. Lakeside participated for the first time and was the only school from Ashtabula County. AP Physics teacher Stephanie Anservitz took 16 students to the competition where students competed in teams of two or three, and were challenged to design a structure made only of balsa wood and carpenter’s glue. No additional materials were permitted. The bridges were
then judged on the basis of aesthetics and the ability to withstand an applied force load. To test the strength of the structures, students’ bridges were taken to the laboratory, where a computer-guided force was applied at increasing strength until signs of structural failure began to appear. “I though it would be a good challenge for the class,” Anservitz said. “The kids were really interested and enjoyed it. They were already discussing what modifications they would make if they got the opportunity to do it again next year.” Anservitz wanted to the students to be able to have unique experience outside of the classroom. “I thought it was a great experience for them to see the campus of Case,” Anservitz said. “They could see real world applications of what they are studying. The competition took place in the structural lab where engineers are doing real life testing. The students could see what it would be like if they decided to be an engineer as a career. Seniors Sarah George and Calvin Haines finished
FESTIVAL Laurello Vineyards will offer a Pepper and Peanut Biscotti and feature beach glass jewelry and pottery. Call (440) 415-0661 or visit www.laurellovineyards.com. St. Joseph Vineyards will offer an Ohio apple and maple strudel. There will be art work featuring Jeff Suntala and a Krzys Family Maple Syrup Demonstration. For more information, call (440) 298-3709 or visit www.saintjosephvineyard.com. Ice wine as its name implies begins with grapes that are frozen on the vine. Thirdgeneration winemaker Nick Ferrante said this winter provided an early frost and that grapes from the first batch in November have different flavors than grapes taken a few weeks later in December. “It has been a winter like the ones we used to have in the ’70s,” Ferrante said. “We had an early harvest. The first batch was picked before
in the top 20 percent for overall performance, and the team of Josh Hotz and Tony Schoren finished in the top 15 percent for aesthetics. “It was fun not only building our bridge but also observing the other compeitors’ bridges,” George said. “The application of physics to real-life situations provided insight for possible careers,” Haines said. Lakeside Principal Donald Rapose was pleased that Lakeside High School students got to participate. “I was so excited when Ms. Anservitz approached me about this opportunity for our students,” Rapose said. “This is the type of things we need to be doing. We need to get our students out there and competing against not only students from this area but against students all across Ohio. It opens our kids up to see all the opportunities that are available to them.” That goal was apparently accomplished. As senior Mike Krengulec so abtly crystalized. “The competition finally answered the math class question: when am I ever going to use this?”
From page 1B Thanksgiving. The second batch on December had more oxidization and therefore was more honeyed and candied so the flavors were different.” The Ice Festival has been around for over a decade now and patrons look forward to it every year. “People enjoy it,” Ferrante said. “Ice wine is kind of a fun thing and they get to go around and try all of the wines. Ice wine is a festive dessert beverage.” This year Ferrante’s is celebrating a prestigious honor as its 2012 Grand River Valley Vidal was awarded the Sweepstake Winner for Dessert/Specialty wine at the 2014 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, which means all 60 judges voted for the wine. “It is a huge honor to be recognized for winning the Sweepstake award for our Vidal Blanc ice wine,”
Ferrante said. “The bitterly cold winters that Ohio is commonly known for aren’t as bitter when you can produce an ice wine that is cherished and enjoyed by so many people. We are humbled to share a piece of the Grand River Valley of Northeast Ohio with the west coast.” On the next two Friday nights, three of the wineries are offering a progressive dinner event the night before using mostly local meat, fruits, and vegetables from neighboring certified farms. The evening begins at 6:30 p.m. at Grand River Cellars with appetizers, then patrons proceed to Debonné Vineyards for a meal. Afterwards, they move up the road to South River Vineyards for a dessert. The wine maker will pair each of the courses with his choice of wines. Call the participating wineries for more details.
ASHTABULA - After School Discovery has been awarded a $500 grant from the York Children’s Foundation Grant sponsored by Ducro Funeral Services and Crematory. Richard Recker, After School Discovery Program Manager, knows this grant makes a difference for a lot of kids. “Our funding continues to be reduced, so this grant really will help us continue to provide great experiences for the kids of our community. We will use this specifically to purchase books for Reading Cove, which was started last September, and is the reading area for Discovery Cove and Kinder Cove located at Michigan Primary on the AACS Elementary Campus,” he said.
York Children’s Foundation distributed numerous grants in the last quarter of 2014 through its sponsoring funeral homes. “We were especially pleased to have our application approved,” said J.P. Ducro IV, “as this makes fifteen applications honored by York in our county through Ducro’s, benefiting numerous organization that focus on children. We are so pleased to help bring assistance to these fine organizations and are extremely appreciative of the Foundation and the good works of its recipients.” Non-profit youth organizations interested in applying for a York grant may contact Ducro Services at 992-2191 or email jpducro@ducro.com for more information.
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GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • WEEK OF WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 2014 • 12B
ACCMS to present Fiddler and more event JEFFERSON - The Ashtabula County Choral Music Society is pleased to announce plans for Fiddler and More, A Musical Theater Extravaganza, with Ashtabula native and Harbor High School alum Jack Warren appearing as featured guest performer on March 8 at 7 p.m. at Jefferson Area High School Auditorium. The performance event will include a complete “en tableau” presentation of music from Fiddler on the Roof, plus a series of soloists and ensembles performing favorite selections from several of the most popular Broadway musicals of the last eighty years, and conclude with a “romp” through the very popular music from the Sound of Music with Taylor Peel and children from the After School Discovery programs in the Ashtabula Area City Schools singing for and leading the audience in a sing-along. Zack Adkins, Edgewood graduate and Baldwin Wallace University musical theater major, will also appear as guest soloist. Jack Warren has performed in community and professional theater venues across northern Ohio for the past 20 years. Most notably, he has performed at Car-
ousel Dinner Theatre and the Actors’ Summit in Akron; Workshop Players, Elyria Summer Theatre and Old Town Hall in Lorain County; Clague Playhouse and Huntington Playhouse in Bay Village; Aurora Community Theatre, Chagrin Valley Little Theatre, Geauga Lyric Theatre Guild and Tri-C West. For the past 15 years, he has donned a red suit between Thanksgiving and Christmas, and relishes in visiting with children and children at-heart at various locations around northern Ohio. While “Tevye” is a favorite role from his career, he has played in dramatic, comedic and countless musical roles. While the sun shines, Jack is the Director of Operations for Comfort Keepers, an in-home care agency for senior citizens in Ashtabula, Lake and Geauga Counties. He shares his newly “empty nest” with his wife, Jenifer, in Hiram, Ohio, where he might be found portraying President James A. Garfield. He is thrilled to be back in his old neck of the woods to bring “Tevye” To Life...and celebrate 50 years of Fiddler on the Roof. Admission is free; donations gratefully accepted.
Eagles Club to host Turkey Seminar BY BYRON C. WESSELL Gazette Newspapers
time U.S. Open Champion and North American and Mid-American Champion. The cost for the Turkey Seminar is $10 per person. Every entry ticket will be entered into a door prize drawing and there will be other prizes and raffles as well. To purchase tickets, call Cathy Maylish at (440) 812-6146 or Cathie Wagner at (440) 536-1795. All money raised will benefit the Jefferson High School Baseball Team fundraising efforts. Tickets may be purchased at the door.
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GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • WEEK OF WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 2014 • 13B
Ohio Connections Academy to host information session in Ashtabula County Session offers parents/students opportunity to learn more about tuition-free online public school COLUMBUS – Representatives from Ohio Connections Academy (OCA), a leading e-school serving students in grades K-12 from across Ohio, will host an information session on Monday, March 10th in North Kingsville. OCA delivers a personalized virtual public school education that combines state-certified teachers, a print-rich curriculum, technology tools and community experiences. Teachers develop a personalized learning plan for each student, deliver instruction, evaluate assignments and work directly with students via the phone and Internet, while a parent or other adult “Learning Coach,” oversees progress in the home. The information sessions are designed to educate prospective parents and students about the virtual public
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GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • WEEK OF WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 2014 • 14B
Eagles get past Lions Conel becomes state champion BY BYRON C. WESSELL Gazette Newspapers ASHTABULA – The Geneva Eagles girls basketball team won their tournament game against the NDCL Lions on Monday, Feb. 24 with a score of 43-28. The Eagles built a 6-0 lead before a three-pointer by Camille Pollutro cut that in half. The Eagles then closed out on a 91 run for a 15-4 lead after one quarter of play. Emily Ball led the way with seven points for the Eagles, including a pair of three pointers in the opening quarter. Annaliesa Fistek added four points and three rebounds. Lindsey Mayle added four assists, three rebounds and a bucket of her own. Sarah Juncker was active on the boards with five rebounds and a basket. Lindsey Mayle hit a three-pointer to start the second quarter for the Eagles and added three free throws, but the Lions would stay within ten points the rest of the quarter. Brandi Claudio scored six points for the NDCL to keep them in the game. Katie Trushel added four rebounds, two assists and a free throw, while Mary Kay Carney added two points and two rebounds.
NDCL cut the lead to seven in the fourth quarter as they outscored the Eagles 7-4. Annaliesa Fistek scored all four points for the Eagles in the quarter. Brandi Claudio continued to keep the Lions in the game with a three-pointer and a free throw. Katie Trushel and Jillian Miller also scored in the quarter for NDCL. Geneva turned it on in the fourth quarter outscoring the Lions 16-8 for a 43-28 win. Lindsey Mayle led the way with nine points to finish with a game high 17. Sarah Juncker, Alyssa Scott and Emily Ball each added a basket. Jillian Miller hit a three-pointer for the Lions and Brandi Claudio added three more points, but it was too little too late for the Lions. Claudio led NDCL with 13 points. The Eagles were able to out-rebound the Lions 43-29 with Juncker, Ball and Fistek all grabbing ten boards apiece.
Kyle Conel, of Lakeside, stands atop the podium after winning the 195lb state wrestling championship. PHOTO COURTESY OF BILL DANFORTH BY BYRON C. WESSELL Gazette Newspapers
Kyle Conel becoming a state champion on Monday, March. 3. COLUMBUS - Kyle “History making Conel became the first events are worthy of a state wrestling chamhistory making celpion in the history of ebration. We had a paAshtabula Area City rade for Kyle. We had Schools this past weekhim come into school a end in the Division I little late and had evOhio State Wrestling erybody waiting for Tournament. Conel him. He is such a great was a remarkable 53-0 kid,” Ashtabula Superon the year and capped intendent Patrick it off with the 195lb Colucci said. championship. “The parade was Kyle Conel started with all of the students his journey with a quick and faculty lined up in pin over Colton Richthe hallway and conard, of Delaware Hayes. gratulated me while On day two Conel the band played behind earned an 8-5 minor de- Lakeside Dragon wrestler Kyle Conel me with the cheerleadcision win over celebrates after winning the 195lb state ers. It was a great feelJonathan Jones, of Cin. championship. ing to know that so St. Xavier. In the Chammany people were pionship Quarterfinals Conel to him to win a state cham- happy for me and I felt like picked up another decision pionship. our school had a lot of pride,” win 11-9 over Kadin “It means to me that with Conel said on the parade Llewellyn, of Perrysburg. hard work and God anything held in his honor. On day three in the is possible,” Conel added. Conel finished his high Championship match Conel Conel has been in this school career with 165 wins battled TeGray Scales, of situation before as a year and only 21 losses. He will PHOTOS BY BYRON C. WESSELL Cin. Colerain, to a 3-2 win. ago he was also undefeated be moving on to wrestle at Lindsey Mayle and Alyssa Scott play Conel was down 1-0 before heading into the final match. Kent State University. Conel Emily Ball dribbles the ball for the Geneva defense for the Geneva Eagles during a he tied the match at 1-1 off Conel lost last year in the looks forward to joining a Eagles during a game against NDCL. of a stalling call. Conel took championship match, which Kent State Wrestling progame against NDCL. a 2-1 lead in the third period only made him even hun- gram that is already ranked RIGHT: Sarah Juncker, of Geneva, gets ready to receive after Scales let him up. grier this year. in the top 25 and heading in a pass during a game against NDCL. Conel was about to get a two“Wrestling down there a really great direction. point take down when Scales was a bit nerve wracking, Conel credits the relationwas called for another tech- but the second time around ship he already built with WANTED ... GOOD HOMES FOR LOVABLE PETS! nical violation after momen- I felt a lot better,” Conel said. one of the assistant coaches tarily exiting the mat. Conel Conel admitted that some in Matt Hill as another reaExperience the Rewards of Opening Your Heart gave up his own stalling of the booing he heard last son why he chose Kent State. and Your Home to a Dog or Cat from point, but held on for a 3-2 year bothered him, but he re- The wrestling facility will The Animal Protective League! win. fused to let it bother him this also be going through reno“To win a state champion- year. vation which looks to be fin5970 Green Road, Kingsville • 224-1222 ship means that I achieved Lakeside High School ished around his sophomore a goal that I never thought I held a parade in honor of season. OMAR could do before. That was Omar is a 6 year old boxer mix because there was no precewho is as sweet as they come. He is a gentle soul who would love to dent. I want the kids wrescurl up with you on the couch. He tling now in junior high and knows how to sit & shake. He loves youth to know that their his toys & often carries them while dreams can come true,” he is on a walk or in the play yard. Conel said on what it means Please consider this handsome boy, you won't be sorry! BOXER MIX MEDIUM • ADULT • MALE
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GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • WEEK OF WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 2014 • 15B
County Schools Recognize Top Swimmers JEFFERSON - On Monday, Feb. 10th the swim teams of four Ashtabula county high schools gathered at Spire to recognize their top swimmers for the 2013-1014 season. The four schools; Lakeside, Edgewood, Jefferson Area and Pymatuning Valley, selected thirtythree students in all to form the first and second, boys and girls All County teams. Swimmers were chosen based on points they earned at swim meets throughout the season, coaches’ recommendations and how well they demonstrated leadership on their team.
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All-County Second Team Boys- Kevin Kovach from PV, All County First Team boys-Isaac Park, Zach Nunisto, Cory Stewart and Alex Laird from Max Mitchell and Bradley Kobernik from Jefferson, Austin Edgewood, Curtis Morris and Ben Pickard from Jefferson, Kyle Isenberg from PV, Tyler Limestoll from PV, Nathan Stone from Jefferson, Thomas Emerson, Caleb Henery, and Chip Ranck from Lakeside. Sawicki from Lakeside and Tyler Pocsics from Edgewood.
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