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Old Man Winter is Back

PUD Hearing Favorable To Lake Road Housing

By PAT ROWBOTHAM Gazette Newspapers CONNEAUT - Perhaps because of cold, snowy weather, or perhaps because of a similar hearing in November before the Planning Commission, just 10 people attended a public hearing Tuesday night in Council chambers to express opinions about the proposed housing Planned Unit Development, or “PUD,” on 74 acres of the former Conneaut Shores Golf Course at Lake and Whitney Roads.

City Council President Tom Udell presided.

Udell opened the meeting by explaining that BuildWorks’ Vinnie Rose proposes to build on the flat areas of the slightly hilly terrain.

He will, once infrastructure is in place, move beyond the perimeter.

Rose has proposed 126 singlefamily housing units in four phases.

The first phase is Lake Road; the second phase, the interior Lake Road/Whitney Street area; the third phase is Clinton Street and the fourth phase is Lakeview Avenue.

Rose would like Phases 1 and 2 to be 75 to 80 percent complete before starting the succeeding phases.

Phase 2 will be run by a homeowners’ association and contain a community center.

These homes in Phase 2 will be geared to snow birds who desire help with maintenance.

The Phase 1 Lake Road area, as proposed, will contain seven homes featuring a “cottage” or “coastal” look. There are 15 to 16 sites, but after receiving feedback for homes larger than builders anticipated, builders may build fewer than the original number planned.

Cost of these homes will range from $129,000 to $169,000.

Rose anticipated that interest in these units would come from Pittsburgh, Akron, and Young-

PHOTO BY PAT ROWBOTHAM

PHOTO BY SHAR HOWE

BuildWorks developer Vinnie Rose listens as members of the public and City Council talk about his proposed four-phase housing development at Lake and Whitney Roads at Tuesday evening’s public hearing.

This picture, taken on I-90 east heading into Conneaut during near white-out conditions early Monday evening, shows that Old Man Winter returned to Conneaut with a vengeance earlier this week, bringing snow, high winds, and below-zero wind chill temperatures. High winds and blowing snow created such poor visibility that the Conneaut Police Department closed Parrish Road (below) between Lake Road and Chamberlain Boulevard early Tuesday morning. “High winds make it tough to keep open,” authorities said. Public Works called in extra plow crews 4 a.m. Tuesday “trying to get a jump-start,” they said. Conneaut Area City Schools Superintendent Kent Houston cancelled classes Tuesday and Wednesday due to cold temperatures, giving students their first “Snow Day” in two years. Weather forecasters look for warmer temperatures by late in the weekend.

stown area residents, who typically visit Conneaut in the summer, seeking weekend homes. Rose did not state whether the new interest in larger homes would draw a different demographic.

Phase 2 homes will be ranchstyle of 1,300 to 1,500 square feet.

Sites call for a minimum of 10 feet between housing units.

The entire village will be under PUD guidelines, meaning that once the project is approved by the city, it cannot be changed.

Audience member Nic Church asked whether sidewalks would go in. He was told that since that area of Lake Road currently has no sidewalks, none is planned for the development.

The only other comment came from Jim Merlene, who asked what will be done north of the woods on Clinton Avenue. Merlene said he and his wife purchased their property in that area because of the quiet and the woods. Rose stated that he will try to maintain the trees currently standing to serve as boundaries.

See PUD page 4A

Economic Development Is Full-Time Job, Group Says

by MARTHA SOROHAN Gazette Newspapers CONNEAUT - Like other groups working to pump new life into the city’s economy, business owners and others who convened Jan. 10 at City Council’s Economic Development Committee Business Forum at the Port Authority office concluded that without a fulltime Economic Development director, the city is losing out on new businesses in the area.

“As a place for business, we’re competing with other communities, and without a full-time person, we lose out to those that [have one],” offered Conneaut Port Authority member Bruce Fleischmann.

See DEVELOPMENT page 4A PHOTOS BY MARTHA SOROHAN

Economic Development Committee chair Doug Hedrick writes down suggested city marketing goals during a Jan. 10 Business Forum.

PHOTO BY ALLAN MONONEN

More Contraband Found On N&S Tracks

by MARTHA SOROHAN Gazette Newspapers CONNEAUT - A lead investigator for Lake Erie Correctional Institution called Conneaut police at 2:28 p.m. Jan. 18 to report the discovery of contraband he believes may have been intended for inmates.

According to police reports, officers were dispatched to the Norfolk and Southern Railroad train yard on Chestnut Street in reference to a found property complaint.

Upon arriving, officers met with a lead investigator from Corrections Corporation of America,

which owns the prison. They said that a prison employee found two large bags filled with contraband on the N&S tracks between Thompson and Woodworth Roads.

He believes they were intended for the prison.

Police said that most of the packages were sealed as usual with duct tape and plastic bottles.

However, packages were labeled with permanent marker, indicating they may have been intended for a certain bunk house or inmate.

Contraband consisted of tobacco, cell phones, marijuana and alcohol. It was photographed and transferred to the Ohio Highway Patrol investigators.

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TOWN TALK show is 11:30 a.m. Feb. 9 at the Mt. Carmel Community A retirement party for Center, 1200 E. 21st Street.

Dave Smith, Ashtabula Shopping and exhibits 10:30 County’s Chief Building Offi- a.m., luncheon and fashion cial, will be held 2:30 to 4:30 show, at noon, with presenter p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, in the Dr. John Stephens, Cleveland Ashtabula County Commis- Clinic Inverventional Cardisioners’ Conference Room at ologist. Door prize drawings 1 the Old Courthouse in to 1:30 p.m. Tickets $15 apiece Jefferson. or two for $25. Reservations and payment due Feb. 1. Call The annual Polar Bear (440) 997-6555 or visit Plunge is coming up Feb. 9 at acmchealth.org.

Geneva-On-the-Lake. This year’s event includes a “Super Noting at its Jan. 8 meetPlunge,” where plungers com- ing that the Conneaut Historimit to raising $888 and plung- cal Railroad Museum had no ing into Lake Erie once an Christmas decorations this hour for eight hours. Mini- year, Conneaut Board of Tourmum pledge amount of $30 ism has decided to approach earns a T-shirt, “Too Chicken the museum with an offer to The Kelly Miller Circus To Plunge.” The regular help decorate the museum will return to Lakeview Park plunge requires a $50 mini- next December, perhaps in a for two shows under the big top mum pledge. The event in- Polar Express theme. at 4:30 and 7 p.m. Thursday, cludes a raffle for a 2013 The city had one noticeable July 18. Sponsor is Good Harley-Davidson. Raffle tickShepherd Lutheran Church. ets are $10 each. Monies go to reference to Martin Luther Special Olympics. Visit King Day on Monday. Letters Attention dog lovers: the sooh.org for complete informa- on spelling out “I Have A Dream” were pasted to the Erie Kennel Club Dog tion. front windows of the SouthShow is Jan. 26 and 27 at the Erie Bayfront Convention Ashtabula County Medical east Building on Mill Street, Center. For more information, Center’s 8th annual Women’s home to Conneaut Area City contact show chairman “Heart-to-Heart” Lun- Schools Administration OfDeborah Anthony at cheon and accessory fashion fices and the Digital Academy.

Wildfire Dance is not only on the cover of the latest issue of Ashtabula Living, but included in a nine-page spread with about two-dozen full-color pictures about founder Mary Murtha and hundreds of local dancers. Photography is by Chris Joslin, whose work will be on display next month at the Conneaut Community Center for the Arts. Also pictured in the issue are Andy Stevenson, of Conneaut Telephone; Stephanie Gildone, Conneaut Public Library; and local entertainer Matt Carducci. On the cover is Nicole Taylor, former Wildfire captain and 2012 graduate of Conneaut High School.

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Chamber Annual Dinner is Feb. 5 at Moose Lodge

by MARTHA SOROHAN Gazette Newspapers

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The dinner will honor the Chamber’s 2012 Citizen of CONNEAUT - Reserva- the Year and the Chamber tions are being accepted for Champions, expected to be the Conneaut Area Chamber announced next week.

Doors will open 5:30 p.m., of Commerce Fiscal Year 2012 Annual Dinner meet- followed by 6 p.m. dinner by Conneaut Port Authority ing 6 p.m. Tuesday, Febru- Meola’s Catering. The pro7 p.m. Jan. 24 (changed from ary 5, at the Conneaut gram will start promptly at Jan.17) Moose Club, 280 Park Av- 6:30 p.m. with business Conneaut City Council 7 enue. meeting, keynote speaker, p.m. Jan. 28 This year’s dinner will then the introduction of the Conneaut Rec Board 6 feature a Mardi Gras theme, Citizen of the Year. Cost is p.m. Jan. 30 complete with Dixieland $30 for Chamber members Finance & Ordinance band. and $35 for non-members.

Committee 6 p.m. Feb. 4 The keynote speaker has “Since the annual dinner Public Works Committee, is only one week before ‘Fat not been announced.

7 p.m. Feb. 4 Seating is limited.

Tuesday,’ we have opted to Economic Development host a Mardi Gras-themed Reservations may be Business Forum 7 p.m. celebration. We think our made by sending payment to Feb. 7, 929 Broad Street members and guests will the Chamber Office at 235 enjoy the festive atmo- Main Street, Conneaut, Ohio North Kingsville Village sphere,” said Wendy DuBey, 44030 no later than Jan. 31.

Council, 7 p.m. Feb. 4 at Conneaut Area Chamber of Reach the Chamber at Municipal Building, 3541 Commerce Executive Direc- 440/593-2402.

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Welcome to Conneaut Sign Arriving Soon

20. The ten-foot sign will welcome visitors to Conneaut and inform them about major visitor attractions and upConneaut Board of coming events. As visitors leave Conneaut, the sign’s reTourism verse side will thank them for Signs for Conneaut their visit from the Conneaut District pre-school enroll- Exploratory Committee

by MARTHA SOROHAN with 574 students; Conneaut Board of Tourism.

Middle School with 449 stu- ment figures are included.

Gazette Newspapers The Board of Tourism has Houston said that Betsy dents; Gateway Elementary The Conneaut Board of also applied for and will fund CONNEAUT - Enrollment School, 381 students, Franklin is overseeing the Tourism, with the assistance an attractions sign from the figures for the 2012-2013 Lakeshore Primary, 468 stu- EMIS report which tracks of the Signs for Conneaut Ex- Ohio Logos program for the school year released on Jan. 15 dents, including 145 in kinder- such data to make sure chilploratory Committee, has I-90 and Route 7 interdren are not being missed, esby Conneaut Area City Schools garten. purchased the first of three change. This sign will inform They compare to last year’s pecially those ordered by the Superintendent Kent Houston city entrance signs for the visitors about Lake Erie acshow a slight decline from the figures of Conneaut High courts to attend schools outcess, the marina and beach. community of Conneaut.

School, 612 students; side the district whose educaprevious school year.

Due to arrive in January This project is on hold until From 1,922 students en- Conneaut Middle School, 444 tional costs are borne by the or early February, and in- freeway construction is comrolled last year, the numbers students; Gateway Elemen- district. stalled when weather per- pleted in late 2013.

“She is a stickler for details are down to 1,872 this year, or tary School, 409 students, The Board is seeking fundmits, the first sign will find Lakeshore Primary, 457 stu- and is working to make sure a drop in 50 students. its home at the western en- ing to finance two additional This year’s rough figures dents, including 127 in kinder- that everything is coded cortrance to Conneaut on Route signs. A second sign will welrectly,” Houston said. show Conneaut High School garten. come visitors entering Conneaut from the Pennsylvania border moving from east to west into the city. The final sign will greet visitors entering from the west on Route 531.

A fourth sign for Route 7 is in the planning stages but

by MARTHA SOROHAN is delayed until the city is Gazette Newspapers able to secure permission from the state to locate a sign CONNEAUT - Students on that route. taking Early Childhood DeThe Conneaut Board of velopment at Conneaut Tourism has spent over High School moved into ac$4,500 of its 2012 budget on tion after last month’s these signs and has raised an shootings at Sandy Hook additional $283 plus secured Elementary School in a $500 grant from the Newtown, Ct. Ashtabula County ConvenThe 17 students in Katie tion and Visitor’s Bureau.

Newcomb’s class opted to The grant and additional expand a routine classroom assignment of creating two pages of an alphabet coloring book into a 26-page coloring book to sell as a fundraiser for the Sandy Hook Elementary School FoundaPHOTO BY MARTHA SOROHAN GSLC Seniors tion.

Conneaut High School Early Good Shepherd Lutheran The coloring book, “Learn Childhood Development and Color Your ABCs,” is deteacher Katie Newcomb is Church, Grove Street at signed for children of all ages. proud that her students Lake Road.

9:45 blood pressure, 10 It is being sold for $5 at responded to last month’s a.m. gathering, noon lunch.

Conneaut High School shootings in Newtown, Ct., through the end of the month. by creating an alphabet Ages 50 and up. Bring a To determine which colorcoloring book. The books friend. ing book pages each would are being sold for $5 this Jan. 17 - “Puzzled?” design, students in the class month to raise money drew letters out of a hat. Stu- This is the coloring book, “Learn and Color Your ABCs,” Sandy Hook Elementary dents were responsible for created by CHS’ Early Childhood Development class.

School.

CHRC Seniors creating a simple picture and an alliterative sentence more Sara Watson. teach students about age-ap- made $185. No project goal Together Conneaut Human ReThe books were com- propriate children’s activi- has been set. using the respective letter.

Each student made at least pleted after Winter Break. ties, the coloring project fit Those interested in pur- sources Center, 327 Mill one page and some students Creating coloring books is like a glove. chasing a coloring book or Street. Senior Soles walkers not out of the ordinary for “We’ve even built toys be- donating to the Sandy Hook 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. Seniors made two.

“We had a week to do the students in Newcomb’s Early fore,” Watson said.

Elementary School Founda- Room opens 8:30 a.m. ProColoring book sales have tion fund-raising effort may gram 10:30 a.m., lunch 11:30 classroom project and a Childhood Development week-and-a-half to do the class. Because each lesson in gone well. In the first week contact Conneaut High a.m. games from noon to 1 p.m. extra project,” said sopho- the curriculum is designed to of lunchroom sales, the class School.

BY CONNIE NAYLOR, CHAIR

Conneaut Area City Schools District Numbers Drop In 2012-2103

CHS Coloring Books Will Aid Sandy Hook Elementary School

funds will purchase interchangeable sign “blades” to advertise upcoming events in the community. A total of $7,600 is needed to complete the project, including the other two city entrance signs.

We are looking for contributions to this project from any community organization, business or individuals within the community. No contribution is too small. The Conneaut Historical Society is serving as our 501(3)(c) pass-through organization for donations.

Why contribute? Signage contributes to economic growth in any community.

Through our visitor survey cards, the Board of Tourism has noted a need for additional attractive signage in this community. As an additional benefit, those who contribute will be part of the “Thank you to Conneaut” message on the back of the sign. This one-time contribution is great advertising for any business, organization or group of citizens.

We would like to have all three signs in place before the major events begin in our community during the 2013 tourist season. Anyone interested in contributing to these sign projects or learning more about this project should contact Board of Tourism chair Connie Naylor at 440-599-7697 or cnaylor@suite224.net.

Senior Calendar

Jan. 24 - Mary’s Auction House (no money required) Jan. 28 - Bible Study with Bud & Sheila Brooker Jan. 29 - Board game day Jan. 30 - Bingo Jan. 31 - February craft to decorate room Feb. 1 - Groundhog Day celebration Feb. 4 - Bingo Feb. 5 - Monthly Dinner at Perkins, 5 p.m.

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Sonny Heinonen Suggests Minor Changes at CBOE Meeting

by MARTHA SOROHAN Gazette Newspapers CONNEAUT - Conneaut Area City Schools Board of Education member Sonny Heinonen wasted no time at the Board of Education’s Jan.15 meeting at the Southeast Building offering new ideas for a new year.

Heinonen, who hinted last month that he had a few ideas up his sleeve, revisited one of them, changing high school-level Physical Education classes to “pass/fail,” at the Board of Education’s work session preceding the 7 p.m. meeting.

But Heinonen’s suggestion was met with the same lack of enthusiasm that he faced when he presented the topic to the board in 2012.

The topic came up as Conneaut High School Principal Dawn Zappitelli was presenting the new high school curriculum guide to the board during the work session. Zappitelli explained that each December, she sends teachers a letter asking them to review their current curricula and recommend changes. Zappitelli said she takes the suggestions to the guidance counselors. If no changes are recommended, no changes are made.

Heinonen’s recommendation surfaced mid-way through the discussion. He argued again that students with poor athletic ability should not be penalized, or perhaps kept from an otherwise perfect 4.0 GPA, by a lower physical education grade, especially since physical education classes are mandatory to all except those involved in varsity sports.

“Some [kids] just don’t have the ability to get an ‘A’ in physical education, but they have to participate,” he

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After posing for a group picture for the Conneaut High School yearbook, Conneaut Area City Schools Board of Education members returned to their seats at the Jan.15 Board of Education meeting. They are (seated, left) Suzanne Bernardini, President Cris Newcomb, and Joan Norton, and (standing, left) Sonny Heinonen and Michael Kennedy. said.

Heinonen also questioned the requirement waiver for students who play varsity athletics.

“Do two sports get you an ‘A?’” he asked.

Zappitelli responded that such participation does not give the student a letter grade. Participation merely waives a half-credit requirement.

“They have to make up that requirement by taking an elective,” she said.

Heinonen argued that physical education should be “pass/fail” to be more fair to students who are not natural athletes, and that other schools have such a system.

CBOE President Cris Newcomb disagreed, saying that granting a physical education half-credit waiver encourages students to come out for varsity sports, where numbers are down.

“When they are in sports,

they are working hard to do well. If there were pass/fail, then I’d do a minimum of work just to pass. I would not work hard to excel,” Newcomb reasoned.

He added that a friend of his failed to become valedictorian after getting a “B” in keyboarding.

Zappitelli, a former sports coach, said that physical education grades are based on physical skills and written tests.

“All of the physical education sports have exams,” she said.

Heinonen then moved to another topic, suggesting that high school graduates who have enlisted in the military upon graduation be recognized during commencement exercises with special cords, perhaps red, white and blue.

“We give the kids cords for National Honor Society, community service, for 4.0

GPA, the Tri-M Music Honorary and honors diploma,” he said.

Heinonen, a retired Marine, said several schools in Southern Ohio recognize military-bound graduates, particularly those enrolled in the “delayed entry” program, in this way.

“This would be fitting and honorable, and it’s not too late for 2013,” he said. “Let’s acknowledge the feat of serving the country.”

Zappitelli said it would be an easy addition to the graduation script.

Heinonen, who offered to fund the cords, was charged with looking into it.

In other work session news, Zappitelli requested, and the board approved, an $89 fee for AP courses to cover the cost of the mandatory AP end-of-the-year test provided by the company.

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by PATRICIA ROWBOTHAM Gazette Newspapers CONNEAUT - The Conneaut Board of Tourism was to meet Jan. 14 to discuss marketing strategies with local business owner Pat Griswold and to talk about a Tourism Board Quarterly newsletter to visitors.

That was a topic of the Board of Tourism’s Jan. 8 meeting at Buccia’s Winery on Gore Road. In attendance were members Connie Naylor, chair; Dolly Sherman, Jeanette Speer, Joanna Bucci, Linda Thompson, Tom Smile, Pat Rowbotham, Glenda Lowe, Mary Griswold, Marj Kent, and guest Rick Naylor.

The board approved the 2013 budget for $18,355 as submitted to the city.

A final report on the Santa House, held three weekends in December at Lakeview Park, showed visits by 200 children and it was considered a success.

Steve Farr, who provided carriage rides, sent a note to the board. Carriage rides were also well received.

Next year, the board recommends starting the Santa House at 4:30 p.m. and possibly staying open later with the carriage rides. The board also noted that the first

weekend of the event, Dec. 1, the Conneaut Rotary Club’s “Christmas cards” at Lakeview Park were not lit.

Lowe, president-elect of Rotary, volunteered to see that the cards are lit every night of the Santa house next year.

At the next Signs for Conneaut committee meeting Jan. 14, the board will ask that the committee reconsider placement of the new “Welcome to Conneaut” sign. It will ask to place them along the Conneaut/ North Kingsville border, eastbound on Route 20, instead of original plans to place the signs on Route 20 westbound at the Pennsylvania border.

The Board of Tourism approved seven goals for 2013: 1. Monitor financial spending and budget through consistent financial reporting and invoice policy 2. Continue advertising Conneaut as a long-term destination, and explore other marketing strategies 3. Continue providing maps, brochures and information throughout Conneaut and beyond, and add advertising opportunities on the back of our maps 4. Survey area visitors to determine the needs, refine survey cards and build a database for advertising and

contacts 5. Continue working with other city entities to expand signage along routes 7 and I-90 and wayfinding signage within the city 6. Explore additional fundraising opportunities, such as a Conneaut calendar 7. Explore expanding Geocaching throughout the city.

Lowe announced the “Feed the Community Day” on Saturday, July 20. This drive for the Conneaut Food Pantry will take place at Ramblin’ Rose Alpaca Farm with numerous family activities and raffles. Admission is $20 or two food item donations per person.

Ramblin’ Rose owners Terry and Glenda Lowe will match the amount of food raised plus 10 percent of the alpaca farm gift shop purchases that day.

The Tourism Board will consider purchasing a promotion banner on Route 7.

The current card used for surveying visitors will be revamped.

Terry Lowe and Rick Naylor will make frames for the D-Day banners when the weather improves.

The Board of Tourism received a $500 Ashtabula County Convention and

Visitors’ Bureau grant for signage.

Mary Griswold will get a list of events in 2013 and 2014 and pictures to put on a Conneaut calendar. The group hopes to have 2014 calendars available by Dockfest, in late July, or RibFest in September. Profits of about $6 per calendar sold at $10 would be used for signage.

A Basket Raffle with the Conneaut DVD and a Conneaut T-Shirt will be held later in 2013. It will be introduced at the Business Expo and publicized on “AM Live!” Tickets will be sold at DockFest and RibFest.

Basket Items need to be in the basket by March. It will be displayed in businesses throughout the community.

Naylor and Bucci will inventory Conneaut T-shirts and make recommendations regarding their sale in 2013.

The board decided not to advertise in the Ohio Wine Producers’ Association co-op ads.

Prospective new members of the tourism board are Pat Haas and Duffy Guthrie.

The Board of Tourism will meet 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11 at Buccia’s, 518 Gore Road. Casey Lilak has been invited to discuss geocaching in Ashtabula County.

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Laura Kennedy Jaissle Coming Home To Preach

by MARTHA SOROHAN Gazette Newspapers CONNEAUT - The Rev. Laura Jaissle admits being nervous about preaching Sunday at New Leaf United Methodist Church.

That’s because the former Laura Kennedy, now pastor of Lakewood United Methodist Church, knows that many who hear her have watched her grow up at the former First United Methodist Church.

“Some of them may still see me as that little girl, so I’m nervous, but excited,” she said.

Since she was ordained in June, 2010, the daughter of Mike and Sally Kennedy hoped she would one day return to her home pulpit to preach.

Sunday is the first date that she and New Leaf pastors, the Revs. Scott and Jan Walsh, could work out.

Jaissle will preach on “The Child Within And Without,”

the world.

“I will be talking about how I was nurtured at the church as a child, and calling them to nurture, too, by asking, ‘How is it with our children?’ I want to encourage them to think about that,” she said.

Also the granddaughter of Don and Sally Smith, Jaissle spoke in her home church when called upon as a youth, and has worshipped there since ordination on weekends off.

But Sunday will be different.

“I think it’s going to be The Rev. Laura Jaissle cool for my kids,” she said, based on Matthew 19:13-15, referring to daughters which most Christians know Mikayla, 4, and Liliana, 2. as Jesus’ blessing the children Jaissle’s husband, after his disciples rebuked Michael, is an assistant adhim, saying, “Suffer little chil- ministrator at Hope Acaddren, and forbid them not, to emy East in Cleveland’s come unto me; for such is the Collinwood neighborhood. kingdom of heaven.”

Worship is 9 a.m. and 11 Jaissle plans to talk a.m. at New Leaf United about the importance of nur- Methodist Church, 283 Bufturing children in the falo Street. Brunch is served church, the community, and between services.

Lighthouse Gals Take Holiday Cheer To Lake Pointe Residents

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The Lighthouse Gals Red Hat Society focused attention on the local community during the holiday season by donning purple sweatshirts and, with the help of Mrs. Claus, passing out Christmas stockings to residents at Lake Pointe Health & Rehabilitation Center. Pictured delivering stockings to Lake Pointe residents Roy Woodworth and Isabelle Jones (center) are (seated front, left) Anna Kempka and Ginny Fisher; (back row) Mrs. Claus, aka Nancy Hutchens; Red Hats Sheila Jury and Queen Mum JoAnn Colin. Standing at right is Red Hat Jean Woods.

DEVELOPMENT Economic Development Committee chair Doug Hedrick confirmed that he has long been on record in favor of a full-time Economic Development director.

“None of us has the time for a full-time commitment,” he said.

Former Conneaut Port Authority and Ashtabula County Port Authority member John Palo said that a lack of a full-time Economic Development Director caused Conneaut to fall short in snagging one of two “professional” Erie, Pa., companies looking to relocate in the county with the help of Growth Partnership.

“We could have had it if we’d had someone here to stay with the project,” he said. “That company now has 130 employees.”

Palo questioned what had happened to the part-time Economic Development director hired jointly between the Port Authority and City Council several years ago, but reiterated that the duties are not part-time.

“To get a client, it takes a lot of work, and no one [here] has time to put towards that.

Even working with Growth Partnership, we are onetenth of them, so we get onetenth, and that won’t do it.

We need someone to assist the city,” he said.

He encouraged attendees to read a 119-page marketing study prepared a few years ago by Greg Myers for the Conneaut Port Authority.

“It has to do exactly with what we’re talking about tonight,” he said.

Port Authority member Joe Raisian responded, “It’s amazing how many plans are in the file cabinet, how many are similar, and how they all get scuttled.”

“That’s what a permanent Economic Development person is for,” Fleischmann said.

Raisian said that many municipalities take a less costly route and hire a project director or project manager project-by-project.

“But it’s not to say that we can’t pursue [an Economic

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Fleischmann said, “We all have good intentions, but when we leave, everyone goes back to their own jobs and we lose focus.”

“We need someone to swing the bat for Conneaut. That’s how long it takes,” said Raisian.

Raisin listed city “retarget” areas such as Marine Park, which he said could be as attractive as Ashtabula Harbor; a downtown association and perhaps the west end, as needing attention.

“We could split it up so it’s not overwhelming,” he said.

“It’s nothing for the Port Authority to drag a backhoe.

Then something can transpire city-wide.”

He wondered if another group would follow suit in another area, or become involved in friendly competition, if the Port Authority sent a crew up Broad Street.

Marketing firm owner Kathe Bailey said that while it all boils down to funding, much can be done without a great deal of money and that a good Economic Development director and grant-writer should be able to generate own his salary.

“If the person is able to bring in one business, anything spent will have been worth it,” she said. “We’re masters of our own destiny.”

Meeting attendees talked about setting up a “one-stop stop” or city “clearinghouse” to focus on new business development, perhaps merging Chamber of Commerce and Port Authority offices into one

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Attending the meeting in addition to Rose and Udell were Councilmen John Roach, Tom Kozesky, Rich McBride, Doug Hedrick and Neil LaRusch, along with City Manager Tim Eggleston, Conneaut Law Director David Schroeder and Council Clerk Pam Harper.

Kathe Bailey contributed suggestions for marketing Conneaut during a Jan. 10 brainstorming session of the Economic Development Committee business forum, led

by Doug Hedrick.

“We need someone to swing the bat for Conneaut.”

— Joe Raisian, Conneaut Port Authority building offering an array of services, including economic development and city marketing where visitors are directed to recreation and shopping areas.

They also discussed revising the Downtown Revitalization Plan to eliminate the shabby Route 7 corridor from I-90 to the lakefront. Bailey believes many groups would step forward to assist in that regard.

But audience member and

still pride. You don’t see this in other towns. We have to clamp down to help clean up the city. Otherwise people turn away. They wonder what they’re getting into.”

Palo suggested using nonviolent municipal court offenders, under the eye of a reserve officer, to clean up the city.

“If they spend five days cleaning up the city, they won’t litter again, and their kids won’t, either,” he said.

In closing, Palo urged those present to speak up in regard to offering input in the Ashtabula County Coastal Management Plan.

“We need to get our twocents’ worth in on those surveys so that Conneaut is in the plan. If not, it’s our own fault.

We’re not involved,” he said.

By the time the discussion ended an hour later, Hedrick had compiled from the discussion a list of 21 possible committee goals, such as establishing a business-friendly climate, getting Conneaut into the mainstream, working with the business community, and approaching the NEO Fund to help entrepreneurs Bailey’s suggestions including educating citizens on what is happening economically, city history, developing a city “color scheme” and reviving banners that formerly hung on city light poles.

Hedrick at the committee’s Feb. 7 meeting hopes to whittle the number of goals to five.

“We need to narrow them to five goals that are realistically attainable and start to attack and make them happen,” he said.

Raisian plans to invite Myers to the next Business Forum meeting to talk about his lakefront marketing plan.

Hedrick plans to invite Brian Anderson, head of Growth Partnership.

Public input is welcome.

former City Council President Nic Church offered that the state said “no” to some programs advocating volunteer upkeep because it pays the City of Conneaut to handle some services.

“So I set up a ‘Plan B,’ my own ‘Pride Adoption’ program that ran from April 1 to Oct. 1. We gave everyone a box of trash bags,” he said.

Church said other efforts fell through the cracks after he left office seven years ago.

Palo views the most serious problem to be the numFrom page 1A ber of junk cars parked on front lawns.

“It’s atrocious,” he said. “I The hearing lasted about saw one yard with eight cars.

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“Charlie & The Chocolate Factory” Auditions Jan. 29

by MARTHA SOROHAN Gazette Newspapers CONNEAUT - Children and adults are invited to audition for the Conneaut Arts Center’s spring play, “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” to be directed by Mike

Breeze.

Auditions will be held 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, in the CAC’s main gallery.

Audition materials will be provided.

Call the CAC to sign up for auditions at (440) 5935888.

Knights of Columbus Hoop Shoot Jan. 26 The annual Knights of Columbus Hoop Shoot is coming up 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, in the downstairs gymnasium of First United Church of Christ, Main & Buffalo Streets.

The free competition is open to boys and girls ages 10 to 14 as of Jan. 1, 2013.

Trophies will be awarded to first-place winners, who will advance to the District Shoot on Feb. 2 at St. John High School in Saybrook Township.

Direct questions to Linda Polchosky at 440-599-8741.

Conneaut Public Library Events Conneaut Public Library News Registration for Spring Story hour begins Feb. 19 at Conneaut Public Library. Story hour will begin in March.

Kingsville Public Library Events The Kingsville Public Library will host a free digital photography class 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 28. Instructor Bill Lewis will teach students how to download, e-mail and edit digital photos utilizing Picasa web albums. Attendees should bring their digital cameras, USB cords, and flash drives.

The library will supply a laptop to use during class to the first 10 registrants. Attendees are encouraged to bring personal laptops if available. Lunch break will be noon to 1 p.m.

Advanced registration is required. Call (440)224-0239 or stop at the library, 6006 Academy Drive, to sign up.

Winter Story Time and Teddy Bear Time at Kingsville Public Library begin Jan. 28. Teddy Bear Time is 30 minutes of stories and activities for children birth to age 3 with a caregiver. Sessions are 10:15 and 11 a.m. Mondays and 2 p.m. Wednesdays.

Story Time, for potty-trained children 3-6 years old, offers 45 minutes of stories, games, and crafts. Sessions 12:15 and 1:15 p.m. Mondays.

A combined family class is 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. Tuesdays.

Call (440) 224-0239. Classes limited to 10 children.

Conneaut Arts Center 1025 Buffalo St. (440) 593-5888 “Let’s Wine About Art,” a silent auction fund-raiser featuring local artists, local amenities and jazz by the Buzz Cronquist Trio is coming up 1 p.m. Feb. 2. Appetizers, treats and wine samples are offered. Bid on a weekend bed-andbreakfast package or gift baskets as well as artwork to appeal to all tastes. $12 CAC members/$15 non-members.

Call 593-5888.

Auditions for the spring play, “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” are 7:30 p.m. Jan. 29 in the main hall. Roles for adults and children. Performances March 15, 16, 17, 22 and 23. Call 593-5888 to sign up.

Seats are available for motorcoach trips from the CAC to Broadway touring matinee performances of “Les Mis” on Feb. 9 and “Sister Act” on March 9 at Playhouse Square in Cleveland. Non-refundable deposits of $30 due immediately for “Les Mis” and by Jan. 30 for “Sister Act.” Cost $71 for “Les Mis” and “$63 for “Sister Act.” Dinner stop (on your own) en route home. Call 593-5888.

A new session of “Illustration Across the Board,” offering instruction in painting and illustration for middle school students, begins Feb. 4. Class is offered 4 to 5 p.m.

Mondays for $20 non-CAC members, $18 members. Instructor is Katheryn Ford.

Conneaut’s Creative Writing The Quilt

by Meryl Taylor I am a quilt, a coverlet; a collage of scraps just sewn.

A tribute to warm memories that are not, by any means, my own.

I am a tightly stitched piece of work, some say a work of art, joined so close by hurtful hands I’ll never rest apart.

I am a well-worn blanket, now.

I’ve covered secrets and taboos.

I wonder, what quilt would they sew today, if they were in my shoes?

Conneaut Area Events Jan. 24 - TOPS meeting, 6 to 8 p.m. at Marcy Family Center, Harbor & Liberty Streets.

Jan. 26 - Mary’s Kitchen, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Conneaut Human Resources Center, 327 Mill St. All welcome for hot meal.

Street.

Feb. 1 - Soup & Sandwich luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at First Congregational United Church of Christ, Main & Buffalo Streets. $6 donation.

Jan. 28 - Produce-to-People Distribution 10 a.m. to noon, Conneaut Human Resources Center

Feb. 2 - “Let’s Wine About Art,” art auction, hors d’oeuvres, jazz

by Buzz Cronquist Trio, 7 p.m. at Conneaut Arts Center. Call 5935888 for tickets.

Jan. 29 - Auditions for children and adults 7:30 p.m. for “Charlie & The Chocolate Factory,” spring play at Conneaut Arts Center.

CAC main gallery, 1025 Buffalo

Feb. 3 - Super Bowl Chili Cook-Off, doors open 5:30 p.m. at Kelloggsville Church of the Nazarene, 4841 Route 84. Game aired on big-screen TV. Free.

Pharmacy & Health Managing Yeast Infection in the Mouth The condition oral candidiasis, also commonly known as thrush, is a yeast infection of the mouth and membranes of the tongue.

A small amount of the Candida fungus lives in the mouth naturally, but this fungus tends to overgrow sometimes when the body is in poor health.

Thrush appears as cream-colored, silky sores on the mouth and tongue.

These white plaques should not be disrupted because the skin directly below may bleed easily.

Certain risk factors may increase the likelihood of thrush. These include having HIV infection or AIDS, long-term use or high dose antibiotics, chemotherapy, steroid medications, high blood sugar levels, a very old age, or very young age.

In people with a severely weakened immune system, Candida can become a dangerous infection

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There is no treatment for thrush in infants because it typically goes away after two weeks. Yogurt sometimes helps rid of thrush that is experienced after antibiotic therapy.

Antifungal mouthwashes (nystatin) may be used with severe thrush or a weak immune system.

Nystatin causes holes to appear in the fungal cell membrane. Fluconazole (Diflucan) or itraconazole (Sporanox) may be warranted during an HIV infection or a widespread fungal infection.

Savoring the Moment Buckeye Local Schools District Spelling Bee winner Julianna Sloan (second right) of North Kingsville is congratulated by friends Jan. 16 at Kingsville Elementary School. Sloan moves on to the Ashtabula County Spelling Bee 6:30 p.m.

Feb. 19 in Jefferson. With her, from left, are friends Heather Farr, Kailee Hummer, Madison Irish — Kingsville Elementary’s spelling bee runner-up — and Sloan’s younger sister, Emma. The full story about the spelling bee is found on page 3B. PHOTO BY BILL WEST

CBOE Zappitelli said students with high AP tests may be offered waivers and discounts from colleges who accept the AP courses for college credit.

The board also approved a curriculum change making Art II a one-semester course to accommodate the large number of students who want to take it.

Zappitelli said the half-credit class is already overflowing.

Art III will remain a full-year, full-credit class. Zappitelli said students at that level are generally serious about art, perhaps as a career.

Conneaut High School will offer AP English 11 next year as well. Sophomores who do well in regular English classes will be eligible as well as those in CP English 10.

Sports Medicine, a class focusing on bones and anatomy in the Physical Education department, will be offered, and Computer-Aided Design (CAD I) will be offered on a semester basis under an Industrial Tech instructor to accommodate the number of interested students.

Zappitelli also announced that vocal music director Megan Kalosky plans to add a Women’s Choir next year, with entrance by audition.

“The vocal music department is flourishing, and we have talented students,” Zappitelli explained.

From page 1A Women would be able to take the new class in place of regular high school choir.

Conneaut Area City Schools Superintendent Kent Houston requested that the board consider approving a “delayed start” during Ohio Achievement Assessment week, in April, for Gateway Elementary School students.

A “delayed start” approved last year during OAA week at Conneaut Middle School worked extremely well, he said, because it allowed for small testing groups of 15 students.

“Testing in smaller groups is conducive to higher test scores,” he said. CMS attained its first-ever “excellent” ranking on the state report card for the 2011-2012 school year.

The only glitch, he acknowledged, would be accommodating the school bus schedule to the altered start time.

Tim Gross, who oversees the school bus garage, said the problem might not be in staggered, double bus runs for Lakeshore Primary and Gateway students, but in the cafeteria. About six of the district’s 20 bus drivers do doubleduty in school cafeterias.

Houston, however, reasoned that perhaps substitute drivers could fill in on those days.

“I know there is added cost, but it’s a better test environment,” Houston said.

Religion

GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • WEEK OF WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2013 • 6A

Family Fellowship Believes in Community

by MARTHA SOROHAN Gazette Newspapers CONNEAUT Bob Tarasiak, pastor of Family Fellowship Foursquare Gospel Church on Mill Street, believes that the church is not about four walls.

His goal for 2013 is to break down barriers and build bridges of faith and hope.

“To go where no one wants to go,” he says.

Tarasiak continues leading his small congregation — average Sunday worship attendance is 30 — help an impoverished community.

“Statistics show that 90 percent of the people in Conneaut are unchurched,” he said. “We want to bring them light and salt. If we’re not doing that, then we’re not doing what we were called to do.”

Family Fellowship stepped its efforts up a notch last year by starting free Wednesday suppers from 5 to 6 p.m.

Feb. 6 marks the one-year anniversary of the mid-week meals.

The dinners draw nice crowds each week, with increased attendance at the end of the month.

Tina Halstead, wife of Family Fellowship Associate Pastor Dan Halstead, has succeeded Carmella Wilson as dinner coordinator.

When the community dinners began last year, volunteers oversaw the entire operation. They still do. But it was soon apparent that structure was needed.

“We needed someone to determine the menu, what to buy, and organize everyone,” Tarasiak said.

With help from Tracy Miller, who determines the menu and shopping list, Halstead leads a group of four or five persons who prepare and serve the food.

When she arrives each week, a line of people is usually waiting for doors to open at 5 p.m.

“Some of them walk here,” Halstead said.

Each supper begins with a devotion, viewed by Tarasiak as the most important part of the evening.

“We’re feeding their souls as well,” Tarasiak said. “We offer a story from the New Testament and accept prayer requests. We want to show love. There are no questions asked. There are a lot of people hurting out there.”

Weekly dinner crowds range from 30 to 70; the hall comfortably seats 55. A few people eat and leave; others accept the invitation to 6:30 p.m. mid-week worship.

Weekly dinner donations of food and supplies come from the small congregation, and on occasion, George

PHOTO BY MARTHA SOROHAN

Tina Halstead (left) is chair of the free Wednesday Community Dinners at Family Fellowship Foursquare Gospel Church, 641 Mill Street. With her is Pastor Bob Tarasiak.

Kolman, of Save-A-Lot, and Joe Orlando, of Orlando Brothers Golden Dawn.

“Joe drops his donation off and all he asks in return is a prayer,” Tarasiak said. “We are very grateful to both of them.”

Tarasiak passes around a clipboard on Sunday mornings to let the congregation know what is needed for the following Wednesday’s dinner.

Church members on occasion step forward to take an entire meal, such as John Brooks, who cooked gumbo and Jambalaya on Jan. 23.

“We usually pull through,” Tarasiak said.

While a few diners leave donations, the church foots the cost because the dinners align with its mission. About $600 was spent on the meals in 2012, including fuel costs of picking up paper products from Sam’s Club.

“We have people in this congregation that are eating macaroni and cheese so that they can donate hamburger for the community dinner,” Tarasiak said. “But this congregation is doing nothing more than what congregations did a century ago. There was no government help then.”

In addition to the weekly meals, Family Fellowship members have built up a small food pantry in the last few months.

“We can give pasta, sauce, and macaroni and cheese to help people get back on their feet for a day or two,” said Tarasiak, who has also set out collection boxes in the entrance hall of the church, 641 Mill Street, for soap, laundry and other items.

“Welfare covers food, but it won’t cover hygiene items,” he said.

Family Fellowship outreach extends beyond its walls, where Tarasiak says its mission is sited.

“It’s here — not halfway around the world,” he said.

Last month, church members sang Christmas carols in

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front of Save-A-Lot at Conneaut Plaza. They hand women carnations in front of Orlando Brothers Golden Dawn over Mother’s Day and offer programs at the downtown gazebo. Last summer, they held an outdoor tent meeting. Its annual Easter Egg hunt, coming March 23, draws about 100 children.

Free gospel tracts are part of every outreach.

“We are one of the only evangelical churches in the community,” said Tarasiak.

“We pay our tithe to Foursquare Gospel, but other than that, we’re fairly autonomous.”

Tarasiak, who came to Family Fellowship in 2008, has a wish list of items for the church. A used van in good condition, perhaps just a few years old, would enable church members to transport people to community dinners and to deliver dinners to shutins. One church member has a commercial driver’s license.

Tarasiak would like to support a youth pastor to help

direct the city’s aimless youth.

“Last year we started offering free Friday teen nights, with supper and activities, but when our main organizers had to leave due to work obligations, the kids stopped coming,” he said. “I’d like to get someone young. When I say, ‘Cool!’ or ‘Far out!’ kids today just look at me. We need someone younger. I’ve been praying for a youth couple willing to volunteer, for now, and hit the streets.”

Tarasiak would like to hire Halstead, full-time. Right now, his associate pastor works in Erie.

All of these efforts are part of Family Fellowship’s mission to show Jesus’ love and spread the gospel.

“It’s the point of church to reach out,” Tarasiak said. “We have to show there is love and spread the message that there is hope. Even though times are tough, there is hope. Our Easter theme this year is ‘Celebrate Hope.’ Peace only comes through Christ. I’ve been there. I want to show love.”

By ‘been there,’ Tarasiak refers to his past life with a rock band, “Bobby Tee and Company,” in Europe, after he retired from the military in 1994. A self-proclaimed “bad boy” who had been abusing drugs since age 14, Tarasiak wore long hair and an earring when he found Jesus.

“No,” he said. “Jesus found me.”

Tarasiak says he is still not a big believer in religion.

“I love a relationship with Christ,” he said. “I love God and want to tell people the truth. Some people get mad at me when they hear the truth, but it’s not me. It’s the Bible talking to them. The truth sets us free. I want to tell people the truth.”

Family Fellowship Offers 2nd Annual Valentine Waffle Breakfast

Church Sign of the Week: “Jesus can turn your E-F-I-L around.”

— New Leaf United Methodist Church

Religious Briefs On Jan. 27, the third Sunday after Epiphany at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Grove Street at Lake Road, worship with Holy Communion is 8:30 a.m. (contemporary) and 11 a.m. (traditional). The congregation’s 50th anniversary Communion ware will be dedicated.

Nursery available for ages birth to 5.

At 11 a.m. worship Jan. 27 at First Baptist Church, 370 State Street, greeters will be Norm and Faye Gross; Martha, Tim and Mandy Gross; and Megan Lebzelter.

At 9:30 a.m. worship Jan. 27 at Monroe United Methodist Church, 4302 Center Road, pastor Samara Jenkins will preach. Sunday school is 10:45 a.m. for all ages.

The annual congregational meeting at First Congregational United Church of Christ, Main & Buffalo Streets, will take place 10 a.m. Jan. 27. Directories will be available. Worship is 11 a.m. Liturgist is Sue Randall. Pastor Joyce Shellhammer will preach on, “I Can,” based on Philippians 4:13. Norris Kelly will lead the Chancel Choir in “Lord, Lead Me, Lord.”

The Rev. Laura Kennedy Jaissle, Conneaut native and pastor of Lakewood United Methodist Church, will preach on “The Child Within and Without,” based on Hebrews 12:1-3 and Matthew 19: 13-15, at 9 a.m. contemporary and 11 a.m. traditional worship Jan. 27 at New Leaf United Methodist Church, 283 Buffalo Street. The Chancel Choir will sing “A Time for All Things.” Free brunch 8:45 to 10:50 a.m. People in Prayer for Progress will pray 10 a.m. Saturday at New Leaf South on Gateway Boulevard. Youth 6 p.m. Sunday at New Leaf South. Bible study on Genesis 6 p.m. Wednesdays.

Church Meals New Leaf United Methodist Church, 283 Buffalo Street, free Friday Community Dinner 5 to 6 p.m. Jan. 25 menu is ham and scalloped potatoes. Feb. 1 menu is roast pork and gravy with bow-tie pasta. Meals include veggies, homemade rolls & butter, desserts.

Free Wednesday evening suppers 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Family Fellowship Foursquare Gospel Church, 641 Mill Street. Menu Jan. 30 is spaghetti with meat sauce, salad, dessert and soft drink.

Soup and Sandwich luncheon 11:30 to 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, at First Congregational United Church of Christ, Main & Buffalo Streets. Enjoy steaming hot beef vegetable soup, choice of tuna, egg or meat sandwich on white or wheat bread, plus pie and beverage for $6 donation.

“Transformational Discipleship” Class Saturday at Family Fellowship Family Fellowship Foursquare Gospel Church, 641 Mill St., will host a class in “Transformational Discipleship” Saturday, Jan. 26, starting at 10 a.m.

Pastor Bob Tarasiak will lead the class about growing and teaching disciples, in accordance with Jesus’ commandment to “go and make disciples.”

The class is based on “Transformational Discipleship: How People Really Grow,” by Eric Geiger, Michael Kelley and Philip Nation. It focuses on leadership, truth and posture.

“Disciples are defined as students and followers, and they need to grow, just the same as a relationship in which you love someone,” Tarasiak said. “They have to be transformed.”

The class is free and open to the public. A free lunch will be served.

Super Bowl Weekend at Kelloggsville Church of the Nazarene

by MARTHA SOROHAN Gazette Newspapers CONNEAUT - Family Fellowship Foursquare Gospel Church is offering its second annual Valentine’s Gourmet Waffle Breakfast 8 to 11 a.m.

Saturday, Feb. 16.

Last year, close to 100 meals were served, both inside the church hall, 641 Mill Street, and take-out or delivery.

Delivery includes the special “Breakfast In Bed Package.” It features a tray, gourmet waffles with toppings for two, sparkling beverage (such as cider) in champagne flutes, candle, and Valentine’s card.

Everything is free.

Persons interested in the “Breakfast in Bed Package” or the take-out are advised to call Family Fellowship early to get their names on the list.

They may designate a preferred time of delivery, but ac-

Kelloggsville Church of the Nazarene is hosting a Family Life video conference, “Stepping Up: A Call to Courageous Manhood” starting 8 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 2. Designed for men ages 12 and up, the conference costs $16, including continental breakfast, lunch, workbooks and speakers’ video.

On Feb. 3, the Super Bowl will be aired on a big-screen TV amidst a Chili Cook-Off. Chili cook-off contestants may drop off chili and enjoy the game. Doors open 5:30 p.m.

Half-time show will be “Kingdom of Giants,” featuring players from the New York Giants.

The Chili Cook-Off, with corn bread, beverage and destual time will depend on the sert, will be judged by a church team. It is free and open to delivery route, said Bob the public.

Kelloggsville Church of the Nazarene is located at 4841 Tarasiak, pastor.

Route 84, Kelloggsville.

“We will call them that morning and tell them when to expect delivery,” he said.

YDCCW To Meet Feb. 16 Waffle toppings include The Youngstown Diocese chapter of National Council of strawberry, chocolate, whipped Catholic Women will meet 10 a.m. Feb. 16 at St. Paul cream, sprinkles and more. Church, 935 E. State St., Salem. Sign-in at 9:30 a.m. Call Waffles are made fresh on-site. Rosemary Wetshtein at 330-296-6817 for reservations by Donations of waffle irons are Feb. 1. Women throughout the Diocese are welcome. being accepted.

Tarasiak says many people ask how the church can afford to host the Gourmet Waffle Breakfast.

“They will say to us, ‘Are you To recognize February as National Heart Month, New sure this is free? All this stuff?’

Leaf United Methodist Church, 283 Buffalo Street, is offerThey can’t understand why we ing Lifeline Screening on Monday, Feb. 4. Lifeline Screenwould give this away. But we’re ing offers ultrasound screenings to view plaque build-up in showing Jesus’ love. We hope the carotid artery, the main artery carrying blood to the that they get the message that brain. Blockage in this artery is a leading cause of stroke. there is hope,” he said.

Persons with high cholesterol and high blood pressure are To order a gourmet waffle at particular risk. Lifeline screening packages start at $139. breakfast, call the church at New Leaf members receive $10 package discount. Lifeline 593-3095. Reservations are not Screening will donate $10 to New Leaf for screening aprequired for meals at the pointment made through 1-800-324-9458. church hall.

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Education

GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • WEEK OF WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2013 • 7A

Isabella Cleveland is Student of the Month Isabella Cleveland was recognized Jan. 15 at the Conneaut Area City Schools board meeting as Gateway Elementary School’s fifth grade Student of the Month.

Cleveland’s teacher, Jen Weagraf f, introduced Cleveland as super-motivated and ranked at the top of her class. “She helps her peers.

She has excellent grades and attendance and does solid work.

Her per formance ensures her success for a very long time,” she said.

The Conneaut Are a Chamber of Commerce and Conneaut Telephone sponsor the Student of the Month to recognize fifth-grade PHOTO BY MARTHA SOROHAN students’ hard work, leadership, and academic records. Pictured clockwise from left with Cleveland (center) are her brother, Harrison; parents Louise and Taylor; grandfather, Ron Wahonick, and Weagraff. Each fifth-grade teacher at Gateway nominates one student for Student of the Month each year.

Students of the Month

Jacob Snyder Optimist Club Band Student of the Month Jacob Snyder, son of Neil and Julie Snyder, is December Optimist Club Band Student of the Month. An active member of CHS marching, concert, and pep bands, Snyder earned the Section Leader Award for Percussion. Snyder earned third place among sophomores on the American Legion’s Americanism Test. Snyder is a Right Track volunteer always seeking more volunteer opportunities.

Snyder hopes to major in music or education at Ohio University and become a member of the “Marching 110.” He aspires to become a high school band director.

Sarah Kinnear Five Star Student of the Month Sarah Kinnear, daughter of Kevin and Katherine Kinnear, is December Five Star Student of the Month.

A three-year academic letter winner and CEA Top Scholar, Kinnear is a member of National Honor Society, Stage Crew, and the softball team, and plays in the marching, concert, and pep bands. A member of the Drill Team, she earned the Drill Team Advisor Award and the Outstanding Senior Award for marching band. Kinnear volunteers with Lions Club Safety Town and youth basketball clinics.

Kinnear plans to study nursing at Kent State Ashtabula to become a pediatric nurse.

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Caitlin Cole Optimist Club Student of the Month Caitlin Cole, daughter of Cindy Bimle and Dan Cole, is December Optimist Club Senior Student of the Month. An academic letter winner, Cole is a member of the pep and concert bands, show choir, Stage Crew, and 4-H. She earned the National Choral Award, a letter and a pin in choir. Cole volunteers at New Leaf United Methodist Church and the Kelloggsville Church of the Nazarene.

She plans to study music education and music therapy at Cleveland State University.

Tyler Kluge Graduates From Basic Training Air Force Airman Tyler J. Kluge graduated from eight weeks of basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Tex. A 2011 graduate of Edgewood Senior High School, Kluge is the son of Tom and Sherry Kluge of Kingsville.

Alumni Calendar CHS ‘68 Conneaut High School Class of 1958 will meet at noon Feb. 4 at Perkins Restaurant, Conneaut Plaza.

Spouses and guests welcome.

Rowe High School ‘53/54 Rowe High School Classes of 1953/54 will meet for breakfast 9 a.m. Feb. 5 at Perkins Restaurant, Conneaut Plaza.

Guests welcome. Breakfasts held the first/ third Tuesdays of each month.

CHS Class of 1964 Conneaut High School Class of 1964 will meet at 10 a.m.

Feb. 8 at Antonette’s on Erie Street. Spouses, guests welcome.

Ryan Oatman Junior Elks Club Student of the Month Ryan Oatman, son of Robin and Brian Oatman, was selected December Junior Elks Club Student of the Month. Ryan is a two-year academic letter winner, a CEA Top Scholar and member of CHS basketball, baseball, and Academic Challenge teams. He earned 1st place Scorer at the Case Western Reserve Pop Culture Tournament and 3rd place on the American Legion’s Americanism Test. Oatman works at the White Turkey and plays piano in his spare time. He volunteers at the Summer Recess Program and at Vacation Bible School.

Oatman plans to attend college. He is undecided on a major.

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GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • WEEK OF WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2013 • 9A

Year in Review: July, Aug., Sept. 2012 Taylor Daub is 2012 DQ Conneaut Idol

Conneaut Girls Are District 1 Softball Champs

St. Mary Hall Becomes Wildfire Dance Center

Girls’ softball championships are a regular summer occurrence in Conneaut, and last year was no exception. District champs Conneaut 11-and-12-year-old CLYO team coached by Mike Hatch celebrated their victory over Grand Valley, 13-5, by riding around town cheering in a pick-up truck.

Conneaut High School junior Taylor Daub sang her way to the title of Conneaut Idol during the Fourth of July Festival. Singing comes naturally to Daub. Her mother, DeDe Daub, is a vocalist with Witz End. Runner up was 20-year-old McKenzie Mischler of Bedford.

Job-Sharing Sanitarians New Stage for

Herb Subick of Montville (right) joined Mick Sabo (left) as partt i m e sanitarian at Conneaut H e a l t h Department on Aug. 1.

The hours are perfect since both are semi-retired. When not working in Conneaut, Subick is a part-time “Big Band” sounds DJ with WHKR Despite excessive heat, 91.5-FM in Bainbridge. Subick replaced part-time the Fourth of July Festival sanitarian, Loretta Ecklund, who joined the local Health went off without a hitch, only Department in Dec., 2011. The drive to work from her to be stopped short on the fi- Trumbull Township home proved too strenuous. nal night, July 8, by high winds that caused the cancellation of the annual fireworks show. The show was rescheduled for Labor Day weekend, Sept. 1, where a smaller, but no less enthusiastic crowd, watched at the lakefront

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New life was pumped into the old St. Mary School-turnedSt.-Mary-Hall at State & Chestnut Streets when Wildfire Dance signed a three-year lease and renamed the facility the Wildfire Dance Center, effective Aug. 1.

Wildfire had been using the space to store about 800 costumes while rehearsing at the Conneaut Human Resources Center. Wildfire Director Mary Murtha decided that more space would allow the program to grow. She quickly added adult fitness and yoga classes in part to offer parents something to do while waiting for youngsters at Wildfire classes. In the photo, Bob Gestwicki and Jim Gildone tear apart for recycling old desks that had been sitting inside St. Mary Halls. A new tenant forced Mary’s Kitchen to move to the Conneaut Human Resources Center.

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Fireball Rally Comes to Conneaut

Charles Michalos Case Comes to An End Charles Michalos remains banned from city property, but he and the city made news after reaching a plea-bargaining agreement July 24 in Conneaut Municipal Court.

Michalos was charged originally on April 12, 2010, with purposefully disrupting a public meeting and had accepted a pre-trial diversion program.

But the program was violated after Michalos failed to pay a court fine in a timely fashion.

Michalos then demanded a court trial but the case was settled when the city reduced the charges to disorderly conduct, a minor misdemeanor, and suspended a $150 fine.

Eighty “Fireball Run Rally” team members munched on Lake Erie perch at Township Park’s upper pavilion on the first stop of a 10-day, 2,500-mile road rally from Independence, Ohio, to Bangor, Maine, to raise awareness of the nation’s missing and exploited children.

A first for the city, the luncheon required countless hours of behind-the-scenes work by sponsor Conneaut Area Chamber of Commerce and other volunteers. But it all paid off when the first car rolled into Township Park and team members who had never heard of Conneaut took one look at Mother Nature’s spectacular scenery. Many pledged to come back to the city — which was the goal of the Chamber’s efforts.

Township Park crews worked hard to get the new open-air stage just south of the bluf fs parking lot finished in time for the DDay Event Aug. 17-18. The stage was inaugurated with the showing of the world premiere of the World War II-era full-length film, “Saints and Sinners: Airborne Creed,” on an inflatable screen that kicked off D-Day weekend.

Next used for the second annual RibFest in September, the stage garnered mostly positive reviews. A handful of people complained that its placement blocks views of Lake Erie.

Record crowds of an estimated 12,000 people jammed Township Park on Aug. 17 and 18 for the 13th annual DDay Event, a re-enactment of two minor battles and the Allied invasion of Omaha Beach in Normandy on June 6, 1944. D-Day Ohio, Inc., organizers are pleased at the growth of the living history event and plans are underway for a bigger event Aug. 16 and 17, 2013.

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GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • WEEK OF WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2013 • 10A

Fairport skips past Edgewood Warriors cage Eagles

BY ALLAN MONONEN Gazette Newspapers ASHTABULA TOWNSHIP -The Edgewood Lady Warriors continued their home schedule Wednesday when they hosted the Fairport Harbor Lady Skippers.

After a low scoring first quarter, Edgewood trailed only 9-7, but Fairport ran away with a 23-12 second stanza to take a 32-19 lead at the half.

Shannon Harless paced the Skippers with ten points, Alyssa Johnson tallied six for the Warriors.

The Skippers continued on to a 56-46 victory.

“The key was how we come out after the half.

The goal was to cut the number in half, we were down by 13 cut it to six.

But it wasn’t until the fourth quarter when we really began picking it up.

We get close just can’t get over the hump.We dug a deeper hole than we could get out of,” Warrior coach Dave McCoy said.

Fairport extended their lead to 47-30 after three periods.

The Warriors warmed up in period four. Beginning with three pointers

by Taylor Diemert and Gia Saturday, and baskets by Saturday and Keegan McTrusty, the Warriors battled back with a 13-6 run to cut the deficit to 53-43 within the final two minutes. Saturday hit another three in the final seconds but the Skippers held on for the win, 56-46.

“We played much better today, put down shots when we needed to, put down free throws when we needed to,” Ed Reed, Fairport coach commented.

“We pressed the daylights out of them in the first half, that got us up on them. that was the difference. Overall that was the best defensive game we’ve played all year. Shannon Harless, that was one of her best games overall, and for Sammie Manross, that was her best game by far,” Reed commented.

On the scoreboard, Shannon Harless led the Skippers with 14 points, Morgan Ondo had 13 and Sammi Manross added 10. Ari Bustria, six, Hannah Hites, five, Alaha Wise, four, and Gabbi Babbitt and Macey Rowan, two each wrapped up Skipper scoring.

For the Warriors, Cortney Humphrey had 12, Taylor Diemer added nine and Alyssa Johnson, eight. Gia Saturday had seven, Carrie Pascarella had six, and Keegan McTrusty and Julie Rich put in two to round out the Warrior offense.

Fairport improves to 7-8, 1-5, CVC. Edgewood drops to 3-12.

In the JV prelim, Fairport made it a sweep, 44-29.

Felicia Kittleberger led the Skippers with 12, Ashley Evans paced Edgewood with 8.

PHOTOS BY ALLAN MONONEN

Geneva seniors are left to right:Jaywan Anderson, Matt Makynen, David Smalley, Vern Thompson, Eric Juncker and Dan Camplese.

BY ALLAN MONONEN Gazette Newspapers

ing up and shooting-they have no range, they can go three feet past the arc and still shoot it. We practice it every night, (3’s) we have a lot of shooting drills so we practice it and it paid off tonight,” Bowler added.

Edgewood improved to 9-4, Geneva falls to 0-12.

On the scoreboard, Vern Thompson led the Eagles with 13. Zac Sweat added nine, Matt Makynen had eight, Dave Smalley and Eric Juncker, seven each.

Dan Camplese had six and Steve Jewell five to round out the Eagle offense.

Edgewood received the balanced scoring that has been their hallmark this season.

Connor McLaughlin led with 24, McCaleb added 23. Andre Konczal had 15 for three starters in double figures.

Lou Wisnyai had eight and Matt Fitchet,six. Joey Zappitelli, Anthony Monda, Jeff Gonzalez and and Mason Lilja tallied two points apiece.

In the JV contest, Edgewood led most of the contest and held on for a 43-29 win.

Cody Brunsman had 10 for Geneva. Jeff Gonzalez had 15 and Jake Bleil, nine for Edgewood.

ASHTABULA TOWNSHIP - Coming off a big win against neighborhood rival Conneaut, the Edgewood Warriors hosted PHOTOS BY BY ALLAN MONONEN county rival Geneva.

In an overwhelming disCortney Humphrey, of Edgewood goes to the foulline during a game against Fairport. play of three point shooting, the Warriors swished their first five shots, all threes, to take a quick 150 lead and go on to an 8754 victory.

“The other day I said to the players, if we can get on the same page and we all shoot the way I know we can,. I pity the team we’re going to play. I didn’t know if it would be Geneva or anybody else, and I give a lot of respect to Geneva, but we came out and shot the ball well and you see the results,” Warrior coach John Bowler said.

Edgewood’s hot shooting began immediately. After a missed shot on the Eagles’s first possession, guard Connor McLaughlin hit two threes in succession, followed by two by Carrie Pascarella, of Edgewood, puts up a layup after a steal.

Andrew Konczal and another bomb by McLaughlin for the initial 15-0 advantage. Konczal continued to score as the Warriors ran up a 24-8 lead after the first period.

“My gosh, we knew they were going to shoot threes, but I asked John (Bowler) what’d you guys eat before the game, because they were shooting the lights out. Our defense wasn’t bad, we had hands in their faces, but give them credit, they made shots,” Acting Geneva coach Mike Hassett wondered.

T h e Wa r r i o r s D y l a n McCaleb then warmed up, hitting seven three pointers himself as the Warriors went into halftime with a 51-22 lead and continued on to the 84-57 final.

The first quarter hole was too deep for the Eagles.

Edgewood hit an amazGia Saturday, of Edgewood, blocks out Fairport’s Al’ahan Wise during a recent game.

Vern Thompson, of Geneva, ing 13-25 three pointers. “ T h e y ( M c L a u g h l i n , fires up a shot, opposed by McCaleb) were just squar- Edgewood’s Dylan McCaleb.

Morgan Ondo shoots a free throw for Fairport during a game against Edgewood.

Connor McLaughlin, of Edgewood, looks to inbound the ball during a game against Geneva.

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GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • WEEK OF WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2013 • 11A

Tigers tame Falcons Chardon wrestlers hold off Spartans

Boys Basketball Madison 77, Lakeside 73 Edgewood 84, Geneva 57 Fitch 47, Jefferson 46 PV 54, Hubbard 33 Lakeview 68, GV 51 Mayfield 74, Riverside 66 Perry 52, Harvey 49 Lawrence 53, St. John 19 Horizon Science Academy 56, AOA 47 HSA JV 50, AOA JV 39 Conneaut 56, Horizon Science Academy 52

Girls Basketball PV 70, Mathews 34 Maplewood 50, GV 39 Fairport 56, Edgewood 46 Riverside 53, Perry 34 Kirtland 63, Lakeside 37 Euclid 47, Madison 35 St. John 51, Lawrence 33

Wrestling Geneva 42, Jefferson 34 Howland 44, Geneva 33 Howland 54, Jefferson 21

Basketball MiniCamp Registration CONNEAUT - Registration has begun for Conneaut Recreation Board’s Basketball MiniCamp.

The camp is open to boys and girls in first and second grades and the program offers fundamental basketball instruction including group warm-up, defensive and offensive stations.

The free program uses lower basket heights, youthsize basketballs and mini games.

The MiniCamp will be held four Saturdays in February at Lakeshore Primary School, 755 Chestnut Street.

First grade camp is noon to 1:15 p.m. Second grade camp is 1:30 to 2:45 p.m.

Registration forms are available at the schools and Conneaut Public Library. Participants should bring forms to the first session on Feb. 2 or the first session they attend.

Contact Dave Simpson with questions at 599-7622.

PHOTOS BY ALLAN MONONEN

Spartan senior wrestlers are from left to right: Russell Wanda, David West, Austin Sherman, Alesha Zappitella, Bill Post, and Matt Blood.

BY ALLAN MONONEN Gazette Newspapers

Ian Taylor, Char. pinned West; 182: Znidarsic dec.

Austin Sherman; 160: RJ Russell Wanda; 195: Matt Nelson, Conn. decisioned Blood, Conn. won by forfeit; CONNEAUT - The Dalton Moses; 172 Justin 220 Bill Post, Conn. won by PHOTOS SUBMITTED BY DANIELLE SMOCK Brett Powers, of Jefferson, shoots over Dale Kerner, of Chardon Hilltoppers trav- Baker, Char. dec. David forfeit; 285 double forfeit. eled to Conneaut Thursday Newton Falls during a recent game. for an independent wrestling match.With each team forfeiting a couple weight classes, the match came down to the final class, 182.

Markus Znidarsic defeated the Spartan’s Russell Wanda to earn the team win, 43-40.

“We’re losing close matches. We have stay off our backs and win close CJ Rice, of Conneaut, prepares to pin Chardon’s Nic matches. It came down to Rocazelli during a recent match. the last match, we win if Russell could pin,” Fourth year Conneaut coach Mike Bidwell said.

Results: 106: Alesha Zappitella, Conn. pinned Dillon Strauser; 113 Shane Scali, Char. decisioned Isaiah Ngirangas; 120: Anthony Tilocco, Char. won by Forfeit; 128: Mike Connick, Char. won by forfeit; 132 Steve Grzsik, Char. pinned Cole Walker; 138: Matt Liggett, Char. pined Rodney Hennessey’ 145: CJ Rice, Conn. Conneaut’s Austin Sherman, right faces off against Jacob Adams, of Jefferson, blocks a shot attempt by pinned Nik Rocazella; 152: Chardon’s Ian Taylor. Taylor won the match by pin.

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GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • WEEK OF WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2013 • 12A

Stolen I-Pad Recovered Car Sideways On Viaduct Leads To Citation

by MARTHA SOROHAN Gazette Newspapers

Ashtabula resident, who was able to track it through a GPS system.

CONNEAUT - At 9:36 p.m.

The Conneaut business Jan. 20, a Broad Streeet busi- owner returned it to the feness owner contacted police in male owner at the police stareference to an I-Pad. tion.

According to police reports, The owner said that she he said that an unknown had reported the theft three male suspect was attempting hours earlier to the Ashtabula to sell it to him. police. She said that the I-Pad The I-Pad was later found had been stolen from her veto be stolen from an hicle on Bridge Street.

by MARTHA SOROHAN Gazette Newspapers CONNEAUT - Conneaut police responding to reports of a car sideways on the viaduct early Jan. 18 cited one man for assault.

According to incomplete police reports, officers were called 3:08 a.m. by a man on the viaduct who reported that an oc-

cupant of the sideways vehicle, a silver 2005 Pontiac Grand Am, had assaulted an occupant in his vehicle.

Officers arrived to find the caller with a female and the male victim. The Grand Am was gone. The trio was advised to go to the Conneaut Police Station to meet with an officer.

Other officers proceeded to Harbor Street residence of the

Grand Am owner, per vehicle registration provided by Dispatch.

As officers attempted to make contact at the front door of the Harbor Street residence, several subjects were spotted approaching the side door.

They saw the silver Grand Am parked in a neighbor’s driveway behind the house.

Officers spoke with three subjects. One who claimed to know nothing then stated that an argument that began inside Just One More bar resumed once the patrons stepped outside.

One officer said that one female had allegedly struck the male victim while he was seated in the vehicle, but another person denied the allegation.

A man identified as “Mr. Hutchinson” stated that he and the male victim did have words at the bar. After leaving, Hutchinson advised that the vehicle in which the male victim was traveling cut off him and his friends in their car. Hutchinson told police that they did not react, but proceeded home.

Another unidentified person involved said that after the argument at the bar, the driver of the other vehicle, a Mr.

Longstreet, and his friends cut them off. He said words were exchanged, but nothing physical took place.

The caller maintained that Hutchinson approached his vehicle, opened the door and punched the male victim about the shoulder, grazing his face.

Another female, Ms. Smith, stated that this took place in front of Just One More Bar. She then advised that the other vehicle blocked theirs on the viaduct. Smith stated that all three occupants in the Pontiac Grand Am jumped out and ran towards their car. Neither Smith nor her passengers exited the car but called 911 instead.

The male victim stated that Hutchinson approached his vehicle in front of Just One More and punched him about the face and shoulder. He stated that they were followed and that the other vehicle cut them off and blocked them on the bridge. The male victim stated that all occupants exited their vehicle and tried to start another fight on the bridge, then fled fled the area.

Hutchinson was cited for disorderly conduct. Charges against the other two subjects in the car are under review.

Inebriated Man Arrested

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Center to be admitted.

After some time, Conneaut police located TayCONNEAUT - Terry Tay- lor on Mill Street, near lor was arrested for aggra- Adams Street.

Police smelled the odor of vated disorderly conduct on Jan. 17 after walking away an alcoholic beverage comfrom a group home in ing from Taylor’s person, and Taylor’s speech was slurred.

Ashtabula.

According to police re- Officers saw that he was carports, units were advised rying two cans of beer in a that Taylor had walked bag. A third can was found later. away from the home.

When Squad 219 arrived, Taylor ’s Guardian Ad Litem, Luke Gallagher, said Taylor refused transport. He that Taylor was walking in was arrested for aggravated Mill Street in a blue coat, and disorderly conduct and would need to be transported transported to Conneaut to Ashtabula County Medical City Jail.

Rep. David Joyce Attends Inauguration

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Northeast Ohio congressman Rep. David Joyce (R-14) (right) paused on the Capitol steps during Monday’s second inaugural festivities for President Barack Obama in Washington, D.C., to pose with fellow freshman Congressional representative Joseph P. Kennedy III. Kennedy, representing the 4th District from Massachusetts, is the grandson of Robert and Ethel Kennedy and the son of former Congressman Joe Kennedy II. Kennedy and Joyce, whose district includes Ashtabula County, were sworn in Jan. 3. Joyce, who attended the inauguration with his wife, Kelly and daughter, Bridey, said, “It was wonderful to attend the Inauguration with my wife and daughter. It was a day to celebrate the democratic process and the great nation we live in. Now it’s time to roll up our sleeves and get this country working again.”