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Court Proceeding? Municipal Court Costs To Be Analyzed by MARTHA SOROHAN Gazette Newspapers CONNEAUT - Conneaut Municipal Court Judge Thomas Harris had no idea that City Manager Tim Eggleston was going to seek City Council’s approval Monday evening to start the process of gathering data that could affect the future of Conneaut Municipal Court. “Not until I got a phone call about 4:15,” Harris said. At Eggleston’s urging, City Council unanimously passed an ordinance Monday evening to send a letter to the Ohio Supreme Court Administrative Assistant requesting it begin collecting data on the case loads and economic viability of the Conneaut Municipal Court.

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Keith Schreiber Is Citizen of the Year by MARTHA SOROHAN Gazette Newspapers CONNEAUT - With one exception, just about everyone in town is looking forward to the Conneaut Area Chamber of Commerce dinner. The exception is Keith Schreiber, who was voted Conneaut Area Chamber of Commerce 2012 Citizen of the Year. He is dreading getting up in front of hundreds of people to give his acceptance speech at the Chamber’s annual dinner Tuesday night at the Moose Lodge. “Right now, it’s a work in progress,” he said, shaking his head. “It’s not easy for me to put PHOTO BY MARTHA SOROHAN thoughts into words.” Keith Schreiber will be honored as Conneaut’s Citizen of the Year at Even if the honor came no such the Conneaut Area Chamber of Commerce dinner Feb. 5 at the strings attached, Schreiber is reMoose Lodge.

luctant to accept it. He shrugged upon hearing that his nominator, Lori McLaughlin, describes him as one of Conneaut’s biggest cheerleaders who does not know how to say “no.” “What we do is what we do,” said Schreiber. “And we couldn’t do what we do without Dairy Queen and the staff and the people in this community.” But everyone who knows Schreiber and his wife, Ida, knows they have huge hearts. “I hate to ask Keith to do anything because I know he is always going to say yes,” said Conneaut Area Chamber of Commerce director Wendy DuBey in announcing Schreiber’s honor. Conneaut born and bred,

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They’re Back! Snowmen Decorate Downtown Light Poles by MARTHA SOROHAN Gazette Newspapers

dividual category, and six in the non-profit category was distinctive and individual, challenging judges CONNEAUT - The 14 wooden Stacy Aunger, representing the snowmen decorating downtown Conneaut Area Chamber of Comlight poles this year have a better merce, and Kelly McGinnis, R.N., backdrop than they did in 2012, Community Outreach/Community See COURT page 10A when warm weather kept snow- Educator for UH-Conneaut/ flakes at bay. Geneva Medical Center, event coThe colorful creations went up sponsors. onto Main Street light poles over “They really liked the one of the the weekend after Friday’s judging painted little girl kissing the in the Conneaut Area Chamber of snowman with the Valentine Commerce second annual Down- theme, saying it was pure talent, town Conneaut Snowman Contest. in the ‘Individual’ category,” said Each of the four entries in the Conneaut Area Chamber of ComBusiness category, four in the In- merce Executive Director Wendy

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DuBey. “They also had a hard time with the non-profits. They loved the Conneaut Public Library’s sea horse, and they loved CLYO because they had incorporated all of the sports into one snowman.” Two of the first-place winners in this year’s competition were first-time entrants. They were Conneaut Station 1 firefighters in the “Non-profit” category, and Buccia’s Vineyard in the “Business” category. Winning for the second year in a row in the “Individual” category was Linda Reardon. Judges loved her 2013 entry of a hooded

snowman selling 5-cent snowballs. “Linda Reardon is now undefeated. She defended last year’s title,” DuBey noted. Conneaut firefighter Tony Bernato took the lead in decorating Station 1’s snowman, but says he by no means worked alone. “We hadn’t really planned to enter, but [City Manager’s Administrative Assistant] Pat Beckwith from upstairs talked us into it. She challenged us and said we couldn’t do it in a week, so we — a group of us — came downstairs,

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by PATRICIA ROWBOTHAM Gazette Newspapers CONNEAUT - The second in a series of curbside recycling meetings was held Tuesday night at City Hall. Among the guests were Jake Brandt and Janice Switzer of Ashtabula County Community Planning, which is overseeing community recycling plans for the county. They had requested that communities form a committee. A committee comprised of City Council President Tom Udell, Councilmen Neil LaRusch, Rich McBride and Doug Hedrick was present, along with Law Director David Schroeder, and City Manager Tim Eggleston, In December, the committee was

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PHOTOS BY MARTHA SOROHAN Winner in the “Business” category of the Downtown Conneaut “Individual” category winner of the Downtown Conneaut Snowman Snowman Contest was this grape-stomping snowman created by Contest was Linda Reardon’s hooded snowman selling snowballs Buccia’s Vineyard. Snap a picture with him and take it to Buccia’s for a nickel. See him at Broad & Main Streets. on Gore Road for a free cheese plate.

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TOWN TALK New Leaf United Methodist Church is offering a six-week program for nonaggressive self-defense 6 to 7 p.m. Mondays starting Feb. 4. This program is free for women 16 to 90. Women under 18 need permission from a parent or guardian. Instructors are Diana Lewis and Joe Mast. Call the church at 593-2525 to sign up. All are welcome.

Joanna Bucci has an offer too good to refuse. Snap your photo with her Buccia’s Vineyard snowman on a downtown lamp post, and then take the photo to Buccia’s, 518 Gore Road, and receive a free cheese plate. The offer is good throughout February. Bucci hopes the offer will bring more Conneaut people to the winery. The offer is also on Bucci’s Facebook page.

Conneaut Cable TV volunteer Cindy Prather, videotaping Monday’s City Council meeting, was elated when she heard councilmen discuss an opportunity to participate in a community video program, “Best Places: America’s Hometown” hosted by former Steelers quarterback Terry Bradshaw. Prather pumped her arms and pointed to her gold scarf and black coat — Steelers’ colors.

again reported that the hospital’s Patient Satisfaction ranks in the 90th percentile nationwide. He talked about the new Chemotherapy unit that opened a year ago, and about renovations in the ICU and Emergency Room waiting area. He said the hospital continues to recruit physicians to replace the two who left — one retired — and that he hopes a new “residency” program will encourage physicians still in training to decide to practice in Conneaut. He said the fourth year of the hospital’s Summer Academy has been highly successful. Ashtabula County high school juniors interested in a medical career are invited to apply. He hopes those students will eventually decide to settle in the community as well. Finally, he said UH-CMC had met its 2012 budget. “That’s quite a feat in health care,” he said.

Economic Development Committee chair Doug Hedrick told City Council that he attended a Coastal Management meeting last week in Jefferson and learned that Conneaut residents did respond to a survey about future coastal planning. “Conneaut was part of the survey, and we were placed in priority,” he said. Committee head Janice Switzer had said in early December that most of the respondents had Cindy Prather has been come from Geneva On the promoted at the Conneaut Lake and that if local resiPublic Library. She is now dents did not make their Re the snow plow comMedia Project Manager and voices heard, Conneaut ments made by Councilman will be involved with more would be left out of the long- Neil LaRusch at the end of “hands-on” work with the term planning process. Monday’s Conneaut City public, including downloadCouncil meeting: One resiUH-Conneaut Medical dent noticed two Public ing books to Kindle and community outreach. She was Center President Rob Works employees riding in formerly in charge of Tech- David made his annual pre- one snow plow truck last sentation to Conneaut City week. “Why?” she asked. nical Services. Council on Monday and

No One Injured In Fenton Avenue Fire

Cable Schedule Jan. 29-Feb. 5, 2013 7.00 am AM Live 10.00 am Conneaut City Council Mt. 11.55 am Discover Conneaut 12.00 pm Hometown Happenings/ Sports 12.55 pm Conneaut Library Line 1.20 pm D-Day Conneaut In Stills 2.22 pm Conneaut Public Library PSA 4.45 pm CHS Girls Basketball vs Edgewood 7.00 pm Conneaut City Council Mt. 9.00 pm Discover Conneaut 9.00 pm Hometown Happenings/ Sports 10.00 pm CHS Wrestling vs. Chardon 11.00 pm Conneaut Board of Education 11.30 pm Conneaut Library Line 11.50 pm Conneaut City Council Public Hearing 12.15 am Conneaut Planning Commission 12.40 am Vietnam Remembered 1.40 am Discover Conneaut

Local Man Killed in Snowmobile Accident by MARTHA SOROHAN Gazette Newspapers

snowmobile. He came to rest on the side of the road as the CONNEAUT - William snowmobile traveled farL. Bemme, of Conneaut, ther down the road. was killed instantly early Bemme was riding with Sunday morning in a snow- a friend, who called 911. Bemme, 38, died inmobile accident on Middle stantly, Baehr said, and Road. According to Ashtabula was pronounced dead at the County Coroner’s Investi- scene. Cause of death was degator Jim Baehr, Bemme was heading northbound on termined as blunt trauma his snowmobile on Middle to the head and extremiRoad when he failed to ne- ties. gotiate a curve not far from Toxicology reports have Underridge Road. been done. Results will be Bemme came on the back in two to three weeks. Baehr said the crash occurve and went off the road, onto an embankment, curred about 5:30 a.m. struck a cluster of trees, Conneaut police received and was ejected from the the call 5:38 a.m.

Jerry Eighmy, Wildfire, Joslin-Landis Are Chamber Champs by MARTHA SOROHAN Gazette Newspapers

Foundation. “He is also a generous donor to the schools’ SPARC CONNEAUT - Also being project and is chairperson of honored at the Conneaut the CARE for Kids [fundArea Chamber of Commerce raising] committee,” Housdinner Tuesday night at the ton said. Winner of the LeaderMoose Lodge will be Chamber Champions Jerry ship Award is Wildfire Eighmy, Wildfire Dance, Dance. Chamber Board RELIGIOUS SERVICES: and Joslin-Landis Insur- member Carol Drennen St. Mary St. Frances noted that Wildfire moved ance. Cabrini: Sun & Wed 3pm / Wendy DuBey, Conneaut into a new home at the Mon & Thurs 1am Area Chamber of Commerce former St. Mary School in First United Church of executive director, said that the fall and expanded its Christ: Sun & Wed 4pm / all three were nominated by dance and movement Mon & Thurs 2am the Chamber of Commerce classes in the community. New Leaf United Meth- Board of Directors because Wildfire has long been one odist: Sun & Wed 5pm / Mon of their contributions to the of Conneaut’s best ambassadors, as its dance troupes community. & Thurs 3am Winner of the President’s bring home trophies from Good Shepherd Lutheran: Sun & Wed 6pm Award is Jerry Eighmy. The numerous state and rePresident’s Award is given gional competitions. / Mon & Thurs 4am Winner of Professional to an individual who has exFamily Fellowship: emplified the strategic ob- Achievement is JoslinMon. and Thurs. 2.30pm jective of the Conneaut Area Landis Insurance, nomiConneaut Church of Chamber of Commerce to nated by Chamber board God: Mon. and Thurs make Conneaut a better president Cris Newcomb. 3.20pm place to live, work and play. The Professional AchieveChamber board member ment Award goes to a busiKent Houston said that ness or individual who has Eighmy was instrumental demonstrated a superb as a hospital board member record of distinguished cain the transition of Brown reer accomplishments and Memorial Hospital into UH- who has made outstanding Conneaut Medical Center contributions to their proFinance & Ordinance and in setting up the fession, industry or commuConneaut Community nity. Committee, 6 p.m. Feb. 4 Public Works Committee, 7 p.m. Feb. 4 Economic Development Business Forum, 7 p.m. Feb. 7, 929 Broad GSLC Seniors Street Good Shepherd Lutheran Board of Tourism, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 12 at Buccia’s, 518 Church, Grove Street at Lake Road. Gore Road 9:45 blood pressure, 10 Planning Commission, a.m. gathering, noon lunch. 7 p.m. Feb. 12 Ages 50 and up. Bring a Board of Health, 8:30 friend. Next gathering Feb. 7. a.m. Feb. 13 at Health Department, 327 Mill Street with Bud & Sheila Brooker Public Safety Commit- CHRC Seniors Jan. 29 - Board game day tee, 6 p.m. Feb. 13, with Together Jan. 30 - Bingo LaECI Warden Barry Jan. 31 - February craft Conneaut Human ReGoodrich sources Center, 327 Mill to decorate room Feb. 1 - Groundhog Day Street. Senior Soles walkers North Kingsville Vil- 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. Seniors celebration Feb. 4 - Bingo lage Council, 7 p.m. Feb. 4 Room opens 8:30 a.m. ProFeb. 5 - Monthly Dinner at Municipal Building, 3541 gram 10:30 a.m., lunch 11:30 at Perkins, 5 p.m. a.m. games noon to 1 p.m. Center Road Feb. 6 - Craig from Monroe Township Jan. 24 - Mary’s Auction Wound Center of ACMC Trustees, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 12 Feb. 7-8 - “Let’s Go to the House (no money required) at Township Garage, 5578 S. Jan. 28 - Bible Study Movies,” Parts 1 & 2 Monroe Center Road Kingsville Township Trustees, 7 p.m. Feb. 13 at Fire Hall, 3130 Main Street

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Conneaut Fire Stations 1 and 3 and Ashtabula Township Tower Truck 75 were sent to Fenton Avenue at 5:15 p.m. Jan. 24 for a reported working house fire. Upon arrival, crews found smoke coming from the eaves and attic vents. Residents, who escaped without injury, told firefighters the fire was in an upstairs bedroom. Firefighters found a bed and wall on fire. Though frozen hydrants presented a challenge, firefighters quickly extinguished the fire by extending a hose into the structure. Cause of the fire is under investigation.

John Patterson To Speak at Annual Chamber Dinner by MARTHA SOROHAN Gazette Newspapers

Patterson is among several speakers at the Chamber’s Annual Dinner, CONNEAUT - New State which includes election of Rep. John Patterson (D-99) board members and feawill speak on topics of local tures a Mardi Gras theme, interest at the Conneaut complete with Dixieland Area Chamber of Commerce band. Other speakers include annual dinner at 6 p.m. Feb. 5 at the Conneaut Moose Chamber Champions and Club, 280 Park Avenue. Conneaut’s 2012 Citizen of Patterson, a retired the Year. Jefferson High School A limited number of tickteacher, says his topics will ets remains available for the include economic develop- event, according to Wendy ment, local government DuBey, Executive Director of funding, and Lake Erie Cor- the Conneaut Area Chamber rectional Institution. of Commerce.

Those planning to attend are urged to make reservations immediately. “It is almost impossible to accommodate people who call the day of the event, since seating is limited to 100,” DuBey said. Dinner will be catered by Meola’s. Cost is $30 for Chamber members and $35 for nonmembers. Reservations may be made by sending payment to the Chamber Office at 235 Main Street, Conneaut, Ohio 44030. Call 440-593-2402.

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Nic Church is Senior of the Month

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“Nic” Church (right) was honored as Conneaut City Council Senior Citizen of the Month Monday evening. A graduate of Conneaut High School, Church retired as a First Sergeant in the U.S. Army after 20 years of service, including deployments to Vietnam, Germany, and Korea, earning him the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, and Meritorious Service Award with three oak-leaf clusters. Upon retirement, Church taught ROTC and JROTC in Long Beach, Calif., and Woodstock, Va. In 1997, he became Commandant of Cadets at Massanutten Military Academy, a position typically held by an officer. After a 31-year absence, Church returned to Conneaut in 2000 and jumped back into public life. Serving on numerous boards, Church belongs to the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Warns, Vietnam Veterans PHOTO BY MARTHA SOROHAN of America, and Disabled American Veterans. He began in 2002, with Mark Mirando, the “free Veterans Day breakfast” at State Street Diner. In Nov., 2003, he was elected City Council President, and began the “Senior of the Month” recognition program. A commissioner and past president of the Ashtabula County Veteran Service Commission, Church loves to take care of veterans and senior citizens, two groups he says receive little recognition. Church loves spending time with his wife, Beth, two stepchildren, Nick and Sophi, and their two dogs. After being presented with the award by Conneaut City Council President Tom Udell (left), Church said it took him “seven years to get up here” and that he is happy the Senior of the Month program is still going. “It’s near and dear to my heart,” he said.

This week’s Conneaut Police Department reports were not provided to The Courier.

ODOT Says Travel Center Will Stay Open

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by MARTHA SOROHAN Gazette Newspapers CONNEAUT - The twoplus-hour City Council meeting on Monday night was a reminder of the lengthy meetings of the past, but without the contention. Much of the meeting was spent discussing the City Manager’s extensive report. Missing from his report was mention of conflicting reports in two Ohio newspapers over the weekend regarding the future of staffed Tourist Information Centers (TIC) in the state, including the one on I-90 westbound in the city of Conneaut. Ward 2 Councilman Phil Garcia, who has been watching with interest the Ohio Department of Transportation’s “denials” of lower staffing levels, said he contacted ODOT on Monday, and was told they will “continue to staff” the TIC. He also called State Rep. John Patterson (D-99) and

State Senator Capri Cafaro (D-32). “Something is going on. We have to keep on them to stay staffed. Columbus doesn’t recognize what we have. We’re forgotten,” he said. Garcia is weary of the state making cuts, or selling prisons, he said, to make the governor’s budget look good on paper. “They make decisions with no concern for the consequences,” he said. “I-90 is a major highway, and it’s going to be staffed with some computer? We need people. Or are they going to staff it with part-time people? We need qualified people who know where cities are, not just a body. It’s not fair.” Eggleston responded by telling Council about a call from “Communities of Distinction,” a group offering to feature Conneaut on a fiveminute segment of “Best Places: America’s Hometown,” hosted by Terry

Bradshaw to the tune of $19,700. “They would provide us with a DVD to describe the community,” Eggleston said. City Council President Tom Udell said the matter should go to the Finance & Ordinance Committee, but he doesn’t want to gloss over the fact that the city has an excellent DVD already running on cable TV that promotes the city. “But how far out does it get?” he asked. “Get us the information.” Eggleston agreed, but added that he was “skeptical.” Finance Director John Williams reminded Council the city has “no extra cash” and that more state cuts are coming in 2013, in part because the state’s fiscal year is July 1 to June 30, so the full force of $450,000 in annual revenue loss from the state has not been felt. Law Director David Schroeder in his report told

Council that he had acquired a spreadsheet about prison calls to law enforcement and the report was available in his office. He also said that all arrested for throwing bags of contraband over the walls of Lake Erie Correctional Institution have been prosecuted and given jail sentences, and that he has been satisfied with the response from “all entities and agencies” concerning these incidents over the past month. “I am personally satisfied that we are taking the appropriate steps to deal with it,” he said. He also said that LaECI Warden Barry Goodrich will attend a Public Safety meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, in Council chambers. LaRusch asked the city manager earlier in the meeting why the contrabandthrowing incidents had

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City Manager’s Report - Jan. 28, 2013 International Association of Firefighters’ contract: Firefighters have ratified the contact and only a few corrections were made that did not change the overall content of the contract itself that was discussed in executive session. The following was agreed to by the IAFF and City Council: • IAFF agreed to increase co-pays for insurance in 2014 to 7.5% and 2015 to 10%. Current co-pay is 5% and that will remain in 2013. • Agreed to reduce the call out time for 3 hours to 2 hours. • City agreed to include the stipend for EMT certifications into hourly wage. • Agreed to reduce sick time payout from 1,200 hours to 900 hours for new hires. • Fire Fighters suggested changing the current twotier pay system to a five tier system for new hires. • Zero increase over three years, with wage reopener in 2014 and 2015 based on city finances Both parties have ben-

efited from this contract. It is a testament to the citizens that the firefighters recognize the financial condition of the city and are willing to do their part in helping the city look to the future as being fiscally responsible.

Old Mill Landscaping Due to the barricades being vandalized, staff brought to Council a proposal to close off Old Mill so that someone traveling northbound on Old Mill could not mistake the road as proceeding north. The resolve was to berm and landscape the curve, and install appropriate signage. In addition, so that the sportsmen could still have access to the bridge for fishing, a gravel access road was installed to the east of the berm. Staff will be looking at how to strip the old pavement when the weather breaks. In addition, it was suggested that a guardrail be installed along Route 7 to close off the access from Route 7.

Ongoing Projects The following are projects in various stages to be started in 2013. Administration has asked CT Consultants for schedules to present to Council so they can see how the projects are to progress. - Creek Road Water Tank - Contract has been let and city has paint samples for council’s review - Chestnut Street Aerial Sewer Replacement - Bidding is scheduled for February 2013. - Keefus Road bank stabilization - Bid should be awarded in the Spring of 2013 - Water Filtration Plant Screen Project - The scope has changed due to the cost of the initial project, CT Consultants with staff decided on an alternate solution which was sent to bid. The project is to be completed in late spring. City Hall Landscaping: Council and the residents will see changes in the landscaping at City Hall. During the energy upgrades, the chimney was found not to be

lined with stainless steel, which is needed for the new boilers. This is the precipitous to looking at the landscaping around the building as the exhaust piping needs to go through the wall to the outside past the air intake vents. The fencing around the air intakes will be removed and a masonry wall erected in its place at no cost to the city. It made sense to redo the landscaping around City Hall. John Falcone drew up a landscape plan to help in the long-term maintenance. For better security, existing shrubs that are blocking windows will be removed. Landscaping around the plaque on the corner will be redone. Staff is working to preserve the memorial trees as best as possible. Some have already be removed over the years. They may be replaced with more appropriate trees. The satellite dish is going to be removed and the area planted with grass. The installation of the plants will be done as funding permits.

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Dorothy Louise Kyler Foundation Grants Enhance Children’s Collection At Kingsville Public Library by MARTHA SOROHAN Gazette Newspapers KINGSVILLE - Mariana Branch, director of the Kingsville Public Library, is pleased that the library’s first grant request to purchase books has been accepted. Kingsville Public Library is among three Ashtabula County libraries notified in December that its application for a $3,000 Toledobased Dorothy Louise Kyler Foundation grant for the purchase of children’s books was accepted. The Dorothy Louise Kyler Foundation grants were open to small libraries throughout the state for purchase of children’s books, DVDs, CDs, and audio books. Andover Public Library and Grand Valley Public Library received identical $3,000 grants. According to the Ohio Library Council, a “small library” is defined by the Small Libraries Division as having, among other criteria, an operating budget of under $1 million and a service population of less than 20,000. Unlike Andover Public Library, which budgeted nothing for new materials in 2013 since its budget is frozen at 1996 levels.

Kingsville Public Library had budgeted in 2013 for new acquisitions in other categories. The grant represents about one-fifth of its total adult/children’s book budget of $14,000 and about 70 percent of the children’s material budget. By comparison, last year’s new book budget was $22,000. “We had to adjust the budget down to have funds available to switch to CLEVNET, so the $3,000 will help tremendously,” Branch said. CLEVENET is a consortium of 38 libraries across 11 counties in Northeast Ohio. Andover Public Library will be part of the consortium. Branch said that while the library will purchase fewer books this year, CLEVNET provides patrons shared access to more than 10 million items. “Also exclusive online subscription resources and a rich collection of downloadable media,” she said. Branch, along with Grand Valley Public Library Director Andrew Davis and Andover Public Library Director Susan Hill, had no insight into why their grant applications were among 25 small libraries state-wide to be accepted. “There were no stipula-

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Kingsville Public Library Director Mariana Branch will use a $3,000 grant to purchase children’s books, audio books and DVDs. tions on demographics or poverty [in the grant requirements]. The grant application had to state why we felt we needed the funds and how we would spend it. I did mention our collaboration to move with the other ICAN libraries to CLEVNET and the unemployment/poverty situation in Ashtabula County,” Branch said. Branch expects to use the grant funds to purchase $1,700 in children’s books, $500 in audio books and

$800 in DVDs. “With state budget cuts, the Dorothy Louise Kyler Foundation Grant is a wonderful avenue for us to enhance our Children’s collections in 2013,” Branch said. Hill said that the Dorothy Louise Kyler Foundation was aimed at the smallest libraries, especially those without levies. “They just asked for a one-page letter in October explaining what we would do with the money. Our library did not hear a word until the check arrived in December. What a blessing for us!” she said. “All of our new acquisitions have come from gifts or community donations. We had to raise an extra $10,000 in 2012 just to stay afloat.” The Dorothy Louise Kyler Foundation had intended to award $5,000 grants, but changed its mind and offered $3,000 grants after receiving so many applications. “I am so very grateful that the Foundation decided to give less so that more libraries could receive help with children’s materials,” Hill said. “ I sent the Foundation a strong letter of thanks and agreement with their decision. That $3,000 is golden to us, and I am sure Grand Valley is in the same boat.”

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The Bennett family took this fivegeneration photo at Christmas time with family matriarch Lillian Bennett, of Conneaut, who will celebrate her 90th birthday in April. With her are (from left) Connie G r e g o r y , daughter; Monika Luce, greatg r e a t granddaughter; (Bennett); Ronnie Luce, Jr., greatgrandson; and Christine Luce, granddaughter. All are from Conneaut except for 4-year-old Monika Luce of Orwell.

Silk Scarf Dyeing Class is Feb. 9 Diane Watson of Sweetheart Suri Alpaca Farm will lead a class in Silk Scarf Dyeing from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, at the Ramblin’ Rose Alpaca Farm, 6316 Root Road in Monroe Township. Students should wear old clothes and bring a sack lunch. “Some of the dye may not wash out of their clothes,” said Glenda Lowe, co-owner of Ramblin’ Rose Alpaca Farm, who will assist Watson. Students will make six colorful scarves of varying lengths. All materials, including gloves and scarves, will be provided. Cost is $45. Call (440) 594-1900 or e-mail info@ RamblinRoseAlpacas.com.

Johnson Controls Energy Upgrade Update by MARTHA SOROHAN Gazette Newspapers CONNEAUT - This is City Manager Timothy Eggleston’s update of the Johnson Controls Energy upgrade program to city buildings that began last fall: It was included in his Jan. 28 report to City Council. Lighting: City Hall, Water Dept and Fire Hall #1 - Complete 10-26-12 Fire Hall #3 - To be complete by 1-29-13 Public Works, Office Trailer, Sign Shop, Mech. Shop - Complete 12-6-12 Litter Control - Complete 12-6-12 Water Treatment Plant Complete 12-6-12 Waste Water Treatment Plant - To be complete by 129-13 Outdoor fixtures had not come in by last week, but all fixtures available now. Expect subcontractor to be on site Jan. 28 with six men and take two- days for 100% completion.

Program stats - WTP office and lab, Public Works two Bard units, Fire station #3 -for 1 pkg RTU. Material is ready to be installed. We found some of these have program stats on them. We expect to meet with department managers City Hall Boiler Re- to discuss thermostat prefplacements: New boilers erences and any adjustinstalled since 11-30-12. ments late this week. Second boiler is now operChiller & Cooling Tower able. Repair: Tower repair. - ComTaco HW heating pump seals-bearings. Pump was pleted 6-22-12 New compressor, electriput on line and ran for over an hour. No sign of bearing cal items and tubes cleanissues or seal leakage. Op- ing - Completed 1-8-13 Compressor has not been erable as is. started yet as system was Block Wall around AHU drained for winter. Will Intakes-Buff Stone was se- commission new compreslected by the City but may sor early spring. 2013 be used only as the wall cap Scope not being propart of the new wall. One of the other two samples — vided and alternate —Split face block would work we provided: Heating circ pump bearneed to be chosen as the main component of the wall. ings and seals. I provided and installed This information came from Herb Locy (Crimson King four new motors for the Masonry & Construction). AHUs: two 7.5 hp, one 3-hp Split block orders are about and one 2- hp. I supplied three week lead time. This and installed new drive pulitem was not part of our leys on each motor plus inoriginal scope. JCI is at- stalled new drive belts on tempting to cover this due all four drives. I provided and installed to the change in flue ventone new motor and fan ing required. blade for the boiler room heater. Old motor was Controls Upgrade (digital locked up and fan blade hub controls): AHUs were under DDC was broken. Envelope: City Hall - Completed 10-26-12. The Water Treatment Plant, Office of Litter Control, Public Works, Fire Station 3 were completed 11-16-12.

Conneaut Area Events Jan. 31 - TOPS meeting, 6 to 8 p,m. at Marcy Family Center, Harbor & Liberty Streets.

Feb. 4 - Produce-to-People Distribution 10 a.m. to noon, Conneaut Human Resources Center

Feb. 8 - Soup Lunch, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Kingsville Feb. 1 - Soup & Sandwich luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at First Congregational United Church of Christ, Main Presbyterian Church, 3049 W. Main Road. Choice of vegetable beef or chili, with homemade dessert, beverage. Take& Buffalo Streets. $6 donation. out containers provided. Donation only. Feb. 2 - AUCE Pancake Breakfast, 8 a.m. to noon at Feb. 9 - Silk Scarf Dyeing Class at Ramblin’ Rose AlKingsville Masonic Temple, Route 193 and Creek Road. paca Farm, 6316 Root Road, Monroe Twp. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sponsored by Orion Lodge Eastern Star. Bring a sack lunch. $45. Supplies provided. Feb. 2 - “Let’s Wine About Art,” art auction, hors d’oeuvres, jazz by Buzz Cronquist Trio, 7:30 p.m. at Conneaut Arts Center. $15//$12. Call 593-5888. 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.

Feb. 9 - Spaghetti Dinner, 4 to 7 p.m. at Kingsville Fire Hall, 3130 Main Street. Age 12 & up, $6; ages 6 to 11, $5, under 6, $2. Fund-raiser for Kingsville Volunteer Fire Department. Feb. 10 - Bus trip to The Rivers Casino, Pittsburgh. Leave 7:30 a.m. return 7 p.m. $40, with $25 in comps on arrival. Snacks on bus. Call Mike or Tracy David 594-1338.

control 12-28-12. 4-VFDs were commissioned 1-16-13. New hot water valves and electric damper actuators were installed. Chilled water valves are to be installed in about two-three weeks by Detrick. JCI provided and installed four new blower motors, drive pulleys and vbelts on the 2- AHUs at our cost. These items were not contract scope items but were provided as they were needed to operate the AHU system properly. Completed by 1-2-13. OA intakes had not been cleaned by the city as of my last visit. Access doors were provided and installed by HAVE early Dec. VAV boxes - 30-boxes were converted to DDC plus 6 -reheat type VAV boxes had new controls and HWVs installed. - Completed by 12-7-12. Some reheat boxes may have clogged heating coils as rated CFM is not being obtained. I will provide a list of these once received from our installer. JCI can offer a quote for repair.

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CF Grant Deadline Feb. 8 by MARTHA SOROHAN Gazette Newspapers CONNEAUT - The Conneaut Foundation is accepting inquiries for single- and multi-year grant inquiries for its 2013 grant cycle through Feb. 8. The 2013 funding priorities are Community Development (impacting individuals, organizations and community); Education; Social Services. Inquiries are accepted from public charities qualified for IRS tax purposes as Section 501(c)(3), Section 509(a)(1) or Section 509(a)(2), as well as federal, state and local governments and political subdivisions. The Foundation will consider grants for capital

projects and program/ project funding to organizations that impact Ashtabula County and the Springfield, Pa., area and meet its funding priorities. Grant inquiries must be submitted on the Foundation’s Grant Intent Form available at www. cooneautfoundation.org. Click on “Apply for a Grant.” Submit Grant Intent Forms by mail or in person to Amy Price, Conneaut Foundation, 235 Main Street, Conneaut, Ohio 44030, fax at (440-5991514) or e-mail info@ conneautfoundation.org. Organizations will be notified if a full application is requested. Contact the Conneaut Foundation at (440) 5998004 or info@ conneaut foundation.org.

Kingsville Public Library Events

Pharmacy & Health

Conneaut Arts Center 1025 Buffalo St. (440) 593-5888 The Conneaut Arts Center is hosting at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 2 “Let’s Wine About Art,” an evening of fine wine and cool jazz, featuring the music of the Buzz Cronquist Jazz Trio. On the auction block this year will be name-brand and oneof-a-kind jewelry, paintings by local artists, bed-and-breakfast overnight stays, gift baskets filled with “guilty pleasures,” photographs by local professional artists, leaded stained glass pieces, gift certificates from great destinations, and more. Sample fine wines and enjoy hors d’oeuvres. $15 non-member, $12 CAC members or $100 for a table of eight. 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 offered 4 to 5 p.m. Mondays for $20 non-CAC members, $18 members. Instructor is Katheryn Ford. A few seats are left for the Feb. 9 motorcoach trip to the matinee performance of the Broadway touring company of “Les Mis” at Playhouse Square in Cleveland. Tickets $71 non-members and $63 CAC members. Trip includes a dinner stop, Dutch treat, on the way home. Tickets are also available for the March 9 bus trip to the matinee performance of “Sister Act” at Playhouse Square. Tickets $63. Call 593-5888. “From Ragtime to Dixieland” is coming 1:30 p.m. Feb. 24, featuring “Ragtime queen” Sister Jean Juling, her grandson, Kenan Leslie, and Conneaut’s own Rod Raker. Lunch of homemade soups, sandwiches and dessert served 1:30 p.m. Program 2 p.m. Tickets $10 adults, $8 seniors, $6 students. Enjoy photography by Christopher Joslin this month in the main gallery. Some pieces are for sale.

It’s not too late to sign up for Winter Story Time and Teddy Bear Time at Kingsville Public Library. Teddy Bear Time is 30 minutes of stories and activities for children birth to age 3 with a caregiver. Sessions 10:15 and 11 a.m. Mondays and 2 p.m. Wednesdays. Story Time, for pottytrained 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. Sessions began this week. Call (440) 224-0239 for class availability.

Conneaut Public Library Events Bargain-lovers won’t want to miss The Friends of The Conneaut Public Library’s “Love To Read” Book Sale Feb. 11 - 15 offering hundreds of books at affordable prices. The event will feature a “Books By the Sack” sale with remaining items sold at the rock-bottom price of $1 per bag. Friends will provide bags to carry home your purchases. Sale held during regular library hours of 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday. Call 593-1608 for information on the sale or how to join Friends of the Conneaut Public Library. February is “Fine-Free February” at Conneaut Public Library. Bring in a donation for the Conneaut Food Pantry and your library fines will be deleted from Feb.1 to 28. Food pantry donations welcome even if no fine has accrued. Call 440-593-1608.

Conneaut’s Creative Writing Caroline’s Convertible by Meryl Taylor On summer days, my friend and I breezed beneath each cloudless sky, Our arms, our hair up high, in Caroline’s convertible. My friend Dana’s mom would drive on Fridays, after work, at five. We felt immortal, in truth, alive in Caroline’s convertible. My friend and I, in her mom’s car, transported to a realm, afar. We felt we were, each one, a star in Caroline’s convertible. On early warm spring days like this, I recall my teen years and miss the wind-blown moments of our bliss in Caroline’s convertible.

A Rare Heart Condition in Children A rare health problem called Kawasaki disease is an inflammation of blood vessels. It mostly affects children. Although the details of this condition remain unknown, it especially affects the blood vessels of the heart (coronary arteries). This can lead to artery widening (aneurysm) and more rarely, a heart attack. Male children less than five years old are the ones most frequently diagnosed with this problem. The classic presenting sign of Kawasaki disease is an unexplained fever lasting at least five days. The child’s temperature is often greater than 102 degrees Fahrenheit. Other symptoms include bloodshot eyes, red lips, red bumps in the back of the tongue, red hands and feet, swollen lymph node, and peeling of the skin in the palms and soles.

COUNCIL mushroomed this year, whether it was due to a higher prison population or fewer guards, and suggested the city develop an “action plan.” LaRusch also thanked the Ohio Highway Patrol, the Norfolk Southern Railroad and astute residents for their role in helping the city arrest the perpetrators. “More would go unnoticed without them,” he said. Eggleston said that Goodrich had come up and talked with him and is committed to answering questions on Feb. 13. Schroeder said he told Goodrich that any information that impacts the prison or the community needs to be communicated to his office. “But there are 1,700 inmates, and it’s a prison. No members of the community have been adversely or negatively affected. Prison is the ‘cottage industry’ of contraband. These are unique issues. The prison will continue to keep us informed. Prisons are not nice places. They are filled with difficult people in difficult circumstances,” he said. Schroeder also said that LaECI inmates are all “Level 1” or “Level 2,” and that inmates who may be reclassified as “Level 3” or “Level 4” following criminal activity inside the prison are segregated until they are reassigned to a higher-level facility. Schroeder was also happy to report that a suspect arrested on another matter and who bragged that he had gotten away with shooting at a Conneaut patrolman five years ago is now behind bars. Schroeder said the city had insufficient evidence at the time of the shooting to prosecute, but his taunts and boasts were captured on video, and the statute of

by Kerry Gerdes Gerdes Pharmacy 245 Main St. 593-2578 Early detection of Kawasaki disease is important to help prevent further heart damage. The standard treatment in the hospital setting is with intravenous gamma globulin (IVIG) given along with high-dose aspirin. IVIG is a blood product administered by a healthcare professional that suppresses severe inflammation. Aspirin is often used as a pain reliever, fever reducer, and anti-inflammatory. In addition, aspirin is sometimes used to help prevent blood clot formation by preventing platelets from sticking together.

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“These are unique issues. The prison will continue to keep us informed. Prisons are not nice places. They are filled with difficult people in difficult circumstances.” - Law Director David Schroeder limitations had not run out. Charges were sent to the grand jury, he was indicted and pleaded guilty last week in Ashtabula County Common Pleas Court. He has been sentenced to six years in prison. “I applaud the Ashtabula County Prosecutor’s Office,” Schroeder said. Schroeder also addressed the Farnham Park preliminary agreement between the city and the Township Park board, since the park falls under the Township Park system. Udell had told Eggleston his concerns that the city had no manpower for the park when cemeteries and street signs do not get needed attention. “Now they are going to need additional duty? The Conneaut Police Department will have to patrol the park. I’d love to see it, but how can we afford it?” he asked. LaRusch assured him that the Farnham Park agreement, at this point, would create a gravel parking lot, similar to the one on Center Road across from CLYO, to give fishermen access to Conneaut Creek. The city is expected to write a grant to be reimbursed for the cost. “It won’t be a real ‘park,’ for now. Conneaut police patrol it anyway, so it’s not ‘extra,’” he said. Council passed ordinances approving engineering services from CT Con-

sultants for two years, at $5,000 monthly retainer. Eggleston said the city saves money since most project expenses are funded by grants. CT charges $45 hourly rate. Eggleston said the city would spend at least $65,000, not counting benefits, to hire its own engineer, and that the city does not have enough work to justify creating such a position. “CT is very responsive, and their fee hasn’t gone up in years,” Eggleston said. Council approved an ordinance for the City’s entering into a three-year labor agreement with International Association of Firefighters Local 651, and to refinance $48,000 in notes for law enforcement and safety vehicles at 1.5 percent interest. Council also agreed to advertise for bids for the Chestnut Street Aerial Sewer Improvements Project and the Water Treatment Plant Improvements Project. Initial project bids came in so high over grant funds for the latter project that the project was rewritten. Council also approved preliminary plans for a BuildWorks housing development at the former Conneaut Shores Golf Course. The administrative staff will review the preliminary plan and send final plans, with changes, to the Planning Commission for approval. At the outset of the meeting, Senior Citizen of the

Year Nic Church stepped forward to request community recognition of native Lawrence Morgan “Larry” Kelley, the country’s second Heisman Trophy winner in 1936. Church’s research showed that Kelley was the All-American end and captain of the Yale football team. Church said he and friends who meet for breakfast at Poco Bandito agree the city should rename the football stadium “or something” for Kelley. He plans to take his request to the Board of Tourism. “It’s long overdue,” Church said. “Bugsy Julio doesn’t know anything about it and he knows everything about sports.” Ward 3 Councilman Rich McBride read a letter from Harold Best, 421 Gore Road, requesting the city eliminate traffic lights at Amboy and Main and Parrish and Main Roads due to decreasing population and no more west end schools. Best was in the audience but did not wish to speak publicly. In miscellaneous business, Garcia noted that Millennium in Ashtabula is renting space in the former Giant Eagle store at Gateway Plaza for the next six to eight months to store pigment pallets. “It’s win-win for both of us,” he said. “The pigments are not hazardous, and the store was becoming an eyesore with a falling awning.” Finally, LaRusch spared no words in complaining about city snow removal during last week’s snowstorms. “The roads ‘suck,’” he said, near the end of the meeting. “I’ve lived here nine years. What’s the issue? I almost got stuck on my own road, It’s out of hand.” Council will meet at 7 p.m. Feb. 11 in regular televised session.

Religion

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Good Shepherd Lutheran Church To Celebrate 50 Years

“The son can warm your winter days.” First Assembly of God.

Religious Briefs At 11 a.m. worship Feb. 3 at First Baptist Church, 370 State Street, greeters will be the Walt & Marti Anderson and Bud and Joan Watson. Interim pastor is Brian Ewig.

by MARTHA SOROHAN Gazette Newspapers CONNEAUT - At 3 p.m. Saturday afternoon, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church will joyfully mark its 50th anniversary as a strong, thriving and vibrant congregation rooted in the theology of Christ. “We are celebrating as one,” said the Rev. Frank Gore, pastor. “We are healthy, unified and strong — but it’s a delicate balance.” At a time when church mergers are increasingly common, Good Shepherd is a success story, even though 50 years has not totally erased two church identities. Good Shepherd was formed with the Jan. 27, 1963, merger of Faith Lutheran Church, the “Finnish” church which sat on the present site of Port Conneaut Federal Credit Union, and Grace Lutheran Church on State Street downtown. But old identities die hard. Gore recalls stopping to ask for directions while driving into Conneaut for an interview at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church back in 2005 — 42 years after the merger. “When I asked where Good Shepherd was, they said, ‘Oh! You mean the Finnish church!’”he said. Good Shepherd secretary Chris Murtha said that talk of merging Conneaut’s two Lutheran congregations began back in the late 50s for financial reasons. Mergers at the Lutheran Synod level, with the Finnish Suomi Synod and the

Church Sign of the Week:

At 9:30 a.m. worship Feb. 3 at Monroe United Methodist Church, 4302 Center Road, pastor Samara Jenkins will preach on “What’s Love Got To Do With It? Part 1.” Sunday school is 10:45 a.m. for all ages. At 11 a.m. worship on Feb. 3, First Congregational United Church of Christ, Main & Buffalo Streets, liturgist is Janet Smith. Pastor Joyce Shellhammer will preach on, “Broken Twigs!” based on John 16:33. Harry Casey is the organist. A collection will be taken for the Conneaut Food Pantry. The Rev. Scott Walsh will preach on “Saving the Best for Last” at 9 a.m. contemporary and 11 a.m. traditional worship Feb. 3 at New Leaf United Methodist Church, 283 Buffalo Street. Scripture is John 2: 1-11. Guest director Jennifer DeMarco will lead the New Leaf Adult Choir in “Who Will Go For Me?” 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 Super PHOTO BY MARTHA SOROHAN Bowl Party 4 to 5 p.m. Sunday at New Leaf South. On hand to celebrate the 50-year anniversary of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church will be Chris Murtha (left), secretary; Millie Hennessey, former secretary; and the Rev. On Feb. 3, the fourth Sunday after Epiphany at Good Frank Gore, Good Shepherd’s pastor since 2005. Shepherd Lutheran Church, Grove Street at Lake Road, United Lutheran Church in America joining to become the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, helped move the discussion along. “I was all in favor of it,” said former church secretary Millie Hennessey, church secretary from 1973 to 1992. “When I was a kid, the Congregational and Christian churches merged.” Changes within the Finnish community also played a role. “In reality, churches that depend on their heritage or nationality will pass away. They will not thrive without that core group,” Gore said, citing the Hungarian Reformed Church as an example. Today, Gore says, Good Shepherd embraces the

roots of both Faith and Grace, even though monthly services in Finnish ended in 1991. “They represent where we came from. People gave their life blood to be here 50 years,” he said. Sited on prime Lake Road property that once was a wooded campground, Good Shepherd is a large, growing church, the only Protestant church left in the city’s north end. Its name was determined by congregational vote. Fourteen months after the merger, the congregation approved plans for the current building. It favored a one-floor, handicapped-accessible building. When the new building was dedicated on Nov. 21, 1965, church membership

was 800. “That was at a time when everyone belonged to a church, “ Gore said. Like all merged congregations, the church suffered initial growing pains. Membership dropped. Some people left with the merger. In its first 25 years, the congregation was served by two pastors: Armas Maki, from 1963 to 1973, and E. Richard Bowen from 1973 until his retirement in 1991. Each brought his own vision and left an imprint on the community. Murtha described Armas Maki as an excellent, welleducated speaker who knew many languages.

worship with Holy Communion is 8:30 a.m. (contemporary) and 11 a.m. (traditional). Nursery available for ages birth to 5.

Church Meals New Leaf United Methodist Church, 283 Buffalo Street, free Friday Community Dinner 5 to 6 p.m. Feb. 1 menu is roast pork and gravy with bow-tie pasta. Feb. 8 is creamed chicken & bow tie pasta. Meals include veggies, homemade rolls & butter, desserts. All-You-Can-Eat Hot Breakfast Buffet is 8:30 to 11 a.m. Feb. 3 at Cabrini Hall, 744 Mill Street. Menu includes eggs, bacon, sausage patties or links, sausage gravy & biscuits, pancakes, fruit, beverage. $6. Under 6 free. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council #627. Free Wednesday evening suppers 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Family Fellowship Foursquare Gospel Church, 641 Mill Street. Menu Feb. 6 is hot dogs, baked beans, chips, dessert, soft drinks.

Soup Lunch 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 8 at Kingsville PresSee GOOD SHEPHERD byterian Church, 3049 W. Main Road. Vegetable beef or page 9A chili; homemade desserts; beverages. Donation. Take-out containers provided.

Two Super Events Over Super Bowl Weekend at Kelloggsville Church of the Nazarene by MARTHA SOROHAN Gazette Newspapers KINGSVILLE - Two programs will mark Super Bowl weekend at Kelloggsville Church of the Nazarene, 4841 Route 84. The first is a Family Life videoconference, “Stepping Up: A Call to Courageous Manhood,” being presented 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2. Based on Dennis Rainey’s book by the same name, the videoconference is designed for men of all ages from 12 and up. The “Call to Courageous Manhood” is filled with stories

of men stepping up to accept responsibility in situations requiring great courage. “I believe there’s something in the chest of a man that responds in a unique way to stories of courage,” Rainey wrote in his book. “There’s a piece of every man’s heart that longs to be courageous, to be bold and gutsy and etch a masculine mark of bravery on the human landscape. In our hearts, we know that a part of the core of true manhood is courage.” Rainey outlines five stages in a man’s life, starting with boyhood, when he needs guidance from re-

Lifeline Screening Feb. 4 at New Leaf UMC To recognize February as National Heart Month, New Leaf United Methodist Church, 283 Buffalo Street, is offering Lifeline Screening on Monday, Feb. 4. Life Line Screening offers ultrasound screenings to view plaque build-up in the carotid artery, the main artery carrying blood to the brain. Blockage in this artery is a leading cause of stroke. Persons with high cholesterol and high blood pressure are at particular risk. Life Line screening packages start at $139. New Leaf members receive $10 package discount. Life Line Screening will donate $10 to New Leaf for screening appointments made through 1-800-324-9458.

sponsible men in his life; adolescence, when he starts the process of thinking like a man; manhood, when he steps up to take responsibility for those in his care; mentor, when an experienced man begins to teach younger, less-experienced men how to accept and meet everyday challenges; and patriarch, when a man moves from an authority figure to the role of a dignified older man who leads and impacts his world through the intentional good influence of his life. Rainey offers that men in the “mentoring” stage need to reflect on what they have learned and can teach others about handling pressure and balancing the pace of life; *working with people; building and keeping friendships with other men; investing in your marriage; resolving conflict; facing unexpected crises or tragedy; managing finances; developing a real relationship with God; reading, understanding and applying Scriptures; raising your children; developing the type of character needed to succeed at work; and growing through failure.

These topics will be addressed by video speakers during Saturday’s conference. Cost is $16, which includes continental breakfast, lunch and workbooks. Kelloggsville Church of the Nazarene pastor Les Bolen will co-facilitate. “It would cost hundreds of dollars to hear all these experts at a ‘go-to’ conference,” Bolen said. More information on the speakers can be found at mensteppingup.com. On Sunday afternoon Feb. 3 at 5:30 p.m., a Chili Cook-Off will begin. Cook-off contestants are invited to drop off their chili and stay to watch the Super Bowl on big-screen TV starting at 6 p.m. Church members will provide corn bread, dessert and beverage. A team of judges will determine the best chili and award a prize. During half-time of the Super Bowl, “Kingdom of Giants,” featuring members of the New York Giants, will be shown. The Chili Cook-Off is free and open to the public. For more information, call Kelloggsville Church of the Nazarene at (440) 2241415.

Community Men’s Breakfast 8:30 to 9:30 Feb. 9 at New Leaf United Methodist Church, 283 Buffalo Street. Free. Bring a friend.

February Food Drive at Monroe UMC Monroe United Methodist Church is kicking off a monthly food drive on Sunday to benefit the Conneaut Food Pantry and the Council for Rural Dynamic Ministry (CRDM) food pantry. Tentative drop-off points have been established: Ramblin’ Rose Alpaca Farm, 6316 Root Road; Bushnell Store, Routes 84 and 7; Orlando Brothers Golden Dawn, 281 Main Street; and Snap Fitness, 230 State Street. Collections will continue through the end of February. Donations will be shared equally between both food pantries. Persons who would like to donate may also call Monroe UMC pastor, Samara Jenkins at 440-265-6183.

Valentine Waffle Breakfast by MARTHA SOROHAN Gazette Newspapers

Diners may eat in or have waffles delivered. A special “Breakfast In CONNEAUT - Family Bed Package.” features Fellowship Foursquare gourmet waffles with topGospel Church is offering pings for two, sparkling its second annual free beverage (such as cider) in Valentine’s Gourmet champagne flutes, candle, Waffle Breakfast 8 to 11 and Valentine’s card. Persons interested in a.m. Saturday, Feb. 16. Waffles are made fresh take-out are advised to reon-site, topped with serve well ahead of time at strawberry, chocolate, 593-3095. They will be nowhipped cream and tified early Feb. 16 of delivery time. sprinkles.

Education

My Day in Court by Alexis Nelson Today, October 16, 2012, I have gotten the chance to experience what it is like to be watching cases in a real court room. Judge Harris went through a total of nine cases while my peers and I were present in the court room. I learned a lot of information while I was there. I learned simple things such as no eating, drinking, or chewing gum in the court room. Then there were more important things such as pleading, and stating all of the rights that the defendant has. I never realized how much work really goes into being a judge. Now I know that you can’t just wake up and say you want to be a judge tomorrow; it takes a lot of time, effort and hard work to pursue this profession. Prior to my visit, Judge Harris explained a little about how long it took him to be where he is now. He told us that it took about thirteen years to be where he is right now. Like I said before, this is a profession where you have to work your way up. I found it very interesting learning what all of the penalties were. I knew that people can be put in jail, but now I know they can be put in jail, put on probation, fined, and some are even required to wear devices that track where and if they are doing something bad. In my day in court, there was a young man who had to wear a special bracelet that was capable of telling if he had been drinking. Another man broke his probation, was arrested and would be sentenced to five months in jail. While my group was in the Conneaut Courtroom, Judge Harris dealt with two different kinds of cases, municipal and traffic. There were more municipal cases rather than traffic cases. In one of the traffic cases a woman got her vehicle impounded because she was driving with a suspended license. She tried to tell the judge that she had no idea that her license was expired. She was fined and could get her car back, after her license was returned. In the municipal cases, the defendants were able to plead guilty or not guilty. If they plead guilty they were rescheduled for a sentencing. If they plead not guilty

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Conneaut Kindergarten Registration Starts April 15 Kindergarten registration for children in the Conneaut Area City Schools district who will be five years old by August 1, 2013, will be held April 15, 16, 17, 18, and 19, 2013, at Lakeshore Primary School, 755 Chestnut Street. Parents may pick up a registration packet in the Lakeshore Office or at the Conneaut Area City Schools Administration Building, 400 Mill Street, Suite A, Conneaut, Ohio. Kindergarten registration is by appointment only. Appointments may be made by calling the school office, 593-7250.

Basketball MiniCamp Registration Conneaut Recreation Board’s Basketball MiniCamp for boys and girls in first and second grades begins Saturday, Feb. 2, at Lakeshore Primary School, 755 Chestnut Street. The four-Saturday program offers fundamental basketball instruction including group warm-up, defensive and offensive stations. It uses lower basket heights, youth-size basketballs and mini games. 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. Children should bring them Feb. 2. Contact Dave Simpson with questions at 599-7622.

Conneaut Middle School Honor, Merit Roll 2nd Quarter

Alexis Nelson they were rescheduled for a hearing. In this I learned that court is not a one step process. There are many steps that have to be followed in order to sentence a defendant. Before Judge Harris started with the cases, he stated the rights of the defendants. There are a lot more rights that I never knew. I only knew one right and that was the right to remain silent. There are many more such as the right to an attorney, and the right to know what you are being charged with. Another very interesting thing I learned was the stenotype machine. The woman\man working this machine is called the stenographer. She\he types every word that is said in the court room. During the intermission we were able to look at the machine up close. There were no letters or numbers on the keys of the machine. The woman who was working the machine was very good at what she does because I figure this job takes a lot of work to master. I have had a wonderful experience in the Conneaut, Ohio, court room. I would like to thank the Conneaut Rotary Club, my school, and Judge Harris for letting my eighth grade class participate in such a wonderful program. *This is the last of six winning essays written by Conneaut Middle School eighth-graders after attending a half-day field trip to Conneaut Municipal Court.

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.

6th Grade Honor Roll Zehmyn Al-Amiri; Alissa Bertolasio; Alex Brainard; Sydney Carpenter; Hannah Clark; Breanna Cole; Meghan Corp; Charles Deeter; Leah Gallagher; Haley Gerren; Meghan Gillespie; Kattiejo Hass; Cooper Hicks; Rebecca Holdson; Megan Kessler; Ryan Laitinen; Emma Lamont; Deiyaneiraliz Leckie Adorno; Samantha Maenpaa; Emily Mannion; Jessica Mannion; Matthew McBride; Blaine McLaughlin; Rylee Mickle; Emma Miller; Jasmine Nagy; Hailie Seavey; Kareem Singleton; Nikki Smith; Courtney Sorenson; Lillian Spees; Anthony Vergara; Autumn Vickery; Jantzen Weaver; Abigaile Webster; MacKenzie Williams; Miranda Wilson; Stefan Yopp; Jacob Young; 7th Grade Honor Roll Carrie Bambarger; Casey Bambarger; Laura Blood; Alura Bonanno; Kristen Brown; Kylee Burckhartte; Kelsey Burdette; Jessica Campbell; Emmalee Conley; Tyler Culbertson; Sophia DeChurch;

Anne DeWalt; Gabrielle Distelrath; Nathan Eaton; Leah Elliott; Jessica Emerick; Killian Evans; Brock Farley; Isabelle Fleming; Kyle Gaugh; McKenna Gebhardt; Michael Guarino; Erika Hatch; Dain Hunt; Riley Joslin; Jasmine Kilpatrick; Nicole Laskowski; Joshua Leggett; Giulianna Martinelli; Jerron Minns; Jordan Minns; Taylor Moisio; Kate Osborne; Nathan Pape; Ethan Parker; Brody Parks; Jill Patel; Krupen Patel; Erik Peterson; Morgan Phillips; Cheyenne Porter; Dylan Roberts; Joseph Rokosky; Spencer Schwartfigure; Nathan Skwera; Madison Strekal; Laura Strohm; Sierra Taylor; Zoey Tennant; Curnes Thomas; Eric Thompson; Rebecca Thompson; Bradley Tisdale; Terrance Tusai; Elizabeth Van Norman; Payton Walker; Fern Wentzel; Jonathan West; Kirstyn Whitbread; Brandon Williams; Kelsey Wiser 8th Grade Honor Roll Charlotte Arnold; Cimarron Barnes; Ashlee Barnhart; Sierra Brink; Donald Brown;

Alexis Campbell; Mackenzie Carraher; Breanna Dudas; Celeste English-Williams; Clay Fertig; Jennifer Gallagher; Christine Gullo; Danielle Hall; Erik Heinonen; Tehya Higley; Katelynn Jashurek; Jacob Kehoe; Adam Laitinen; Kayla Malone; Justin Mason; Kayla Misic; Ben Mittelstadt; Alexis Nelson; Brianna Oatman; Crystal Rawlins; Kennedy Rogers; Hope Romanski; Rebecca Sackett 6th Grade Merit Roll Bryce Adkins; Alyssa Baumgardner; Savannah Bearden; Joseph Bohbot; Kasey Camp; Erik Cunningham; Marissa Dudas; Matthew Dudas; Logan Eaton-Sabo; Tyler Forward; Clark Furman; Russell Gregory; Christopher Holtzman; Maria Hunchuck; Hannah Hunt; Jacob Jarvi; Jordan Jarvi; Julia Krieg; Luke Loucks; Skyler Mayle; Christopher Morici; Brandie Nerone; Chaelyn Olds; Cassandra Portzer; Sophia Sanford; Caytlin Stewart; Mariah Taylor 7th Grade Merit Roll Alexander Amos; Ashley Baker; Marcus Braden;

Ashley Burr; Dylan Case; Alan Christine; Avery Detrick; Alyvia Dettling; Elijah Dudas; Nena Dudley; Zacharias Durnell; Connor English; Sydni Franklin; Tanner Kapen; Nathan Lower; Donovan Mobley; Amber Myles; Rayona Potter; Shaylynne Riddle; Noah Rose; Amber Ross; Chad Rossman; Matthew Rozalski; Jacob Schreiber; Hunter Tuuri; Clayton Webster; Jaren Yopp; 8th Grade Merit Roll Evan Bennett; Thomas Bertolasio; Christopher Cevera; Samantha Clark; Emma Curry; Kyle Curtis; Austin Dale; Nicholas Drew; Justin Franklin; Jasmine Henson; Danielle Jashurek; Chelsea Lett; Bryanna Lewis; Abagail Lundgren; Genoah Martinelli; AmberLee McBride; Rylei Nicholas; Vincent Nolan; Kayla Palo; Olivia Peters; Christopher Pierce; Marcus Rainey; Mercedes Ryan; Tatum Sanford; Brittney Silis; Zachary Simon; Jessica Volkman; Breanna Womble; Nathan Zahler

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Rebecca Sackett was recognized as Conneaut Middle School Youth of the Month at the Conneaut Rotary Club luncheon meeting Tuesday. Her nominating teacher described Sackett as a kind, respectful young lady who works hard, is willing to do what is asked, and does so with a smile and pleasant personality. Sackett in her remarks to Rotarians talked about participating in sports and aspirations to become a nurse. Sackett has the unique distinction of having been chosen CMS Youth of the Month last year, as a seventh grader as well as this year. With her is Conneaut Rotary Club President Joe Rogers.

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GOOD SHEPHERD “His goal was to merge the congregations and help us focus,” she said. Hennessey said the merger was made easier by strong women’s groups and circles that transferred easily into the new format. “Back then, churches were central in the lives of people,” she said. Murtha credits Bowen with putting the new congregation on solid footing. “He was a good boss who also loved to go make calls. He never failed to do that, even when he felt bad. His was a ministry of the people,” she said. Gore concurred that Bowen was there to do pastoral care. “Pastor Bowen helped members of the congregation become ‘in tune’ with one another. It takes that person to nurture and heal, because if a church closes, then you lose the funerals and the baptisms. You need a pastor who is good at nurturing.” Bowen’s successor was Dr. Clyde McGee, described by Murtha as a highly-educated man. “He would have made a good college professor,” he said. Gore said that McGee also fulfilled a call to stabilize the church property — by then about a quarter-century old. “He had to put most of his energies into maintaining the building, its structure and finances. That was his ‘call,’ what they wanted him to do. He did extensive work on landscaping, painting, things that are needed with an aging building,” he said. When he arrived in 2005, Gore set about reestablishing the church goal ands visions. The church has regained its footing, its membership climbing to 430 people, or about 220 families, many of them from outside the city. “We have about 51 percent of them worshipping on Sunday, which is phenomenal,” Gore said. “Some churches have only 22 percent.” Today’s Good Shepherd congregation is mission-oriented. Locally, it has sponsored the Kelly Miller Circus, concerts at Conneaut Community Center for the Arts, Perch dinners during the D-Day Event, Nissua bread sales, opened restrooms to cyclists with the MS-150, and held com-

munity Recycling RoundUps with Lake Erie Correctional Institution. It also hosts Vacation Bible school with St.Mary/St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Community. It videotapes Sunday services for airing on the Conneaut cable TV channel. “We have had floats in parades, bake sales at the Sock Hop, sponsored downtown billboards at Christmas to announce the birth of Jesus, and worked with the LEAF program,” Gore added. Internationally, the congregation has sponsored a child in Africa, and an eye clinic in India. “We also established a scholarship at Trinity Lutheran Seminary in Columbus. Through all this, I’d say our church has grown a lot,” Gore said. The physical building has been growing as well. Glass doors separating the foyer and the sanctuary replaced heavy steel doors in 2010, and a new sound system, nursery, and sanctuary renovation have been completed in the last five years. A new addition with offices and Sunday school classrooms was dedicated two years ago. Last summer, a computergenerated sign went up on Lake Road that helps publicize community events. Its long-term vision, a Conneaut Family Center to benefit the community, is coming slowly, funded by annual Car Shows at Evergreen Lake Park campground. Murtha credits the congregation’s growth with Gore’s ability to attract young families. “We attract young families because we have kids active in our worship,” Gore said. “They are reading, they are acolytes. We have puppet ministry. We are a place where bringing a child to worship is attractive to parents. We always tell people that if they don’t want kids to interrupt their worship, then move up front. Families usually sit near the back in case they have to step out. So I think that a welcoming environment for families is the key. I really care about children. I want them there.” At the same time, Gore works to strengthen spirituality. By vote of the congregation, Holy Communion is celebrated at every service, which is atypical of most Lutheran congregations.

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From page 6A “Some were concerned that it would become too routine, and no longer special, but we talked through it. It was a teaching moment,” Gore said. And while a Saturday “praise service” experiment did not pan out, Gore said it strengthened the 8:30 a.m. contemporary worship service. A traditional service is held at 11 a.m. “We’re always working on

strengthening our spirituality. The challenge is to stay Christ-centered,” Gore said. “Churches can be Christcentered or pastor-centered, and I think here we are pastor-driven and Christ-centered. We have lots of volunteers. It’s not very often that I have to beg. We have hundreds of people who volunteer their times, and that’s the motivator. And I believe strongly that with all the

volunteers acting together, we transformed this church to a mission church rather than a maintenance church.” For Saturday’s 50th anniversary celebration, new communion ware purchased from Belgium through the church Abiding Memorial Fund. will be used. Celebrant at Saturday’s 3 p.m. service will be Bishop Elizabeth Eaton of the Northeast Ohio Synod of the

Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Former pastors Bowen and McGee will assist. Dinner, by reservation only, will follow in Fellowship Hall. “I don’t worry about where the people came from. I am just glad they are here,” Gore said. “I look back on 50 years of strengths. A lot of congregations at 50 have a lack of participation. This is exciting to celebrate.”

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SNOWMEN brainstormed, and decided to make a fireman,” Bernato said. Bernato said the firemen pulled out an old jacket long out of service and found an old pair of goggles. “First we had to paint it, so it took some time waiting for the paint to dry,” he said. They also had to saw off a wooden appendage under the head that most decorators had colored as a scarf. “We used some saws,” Bernato said. He admitted they weren’t not sure that altering the wooden frame was permitted. “We decided to follow through anyhow,” he said. Bernato said that making the snowman was not only an all-day affair for him, Chris Gardner and Brian Tessmer, but spilled over into the next shift, when firefighters John Chapin and Terry Burr took over. They also had to made sure the glue was dried, attaching the coal and the Styrofoam nose. “We never expected to win,” Bernato said. “I just laughed when Wendy called. We donated the gift card back to the Chamber. We could have kept it, but we weren’t in it for the prizes. We did it for fun.” Doing it for fun was exactly what Joanna Bucci had in mind when singlehandedly creating her “grape-stomping snowman,” or snow woman, from Buccia’s. “I didn’t enter last year. I thought about it and never got my act together, so this year, I thought, the winter is long, and we should be doing something fun,” she said. What Bucci points out, and what most people miss, is that her snowman is crushing grapes. “Look at the bottom. It’s painted like a barrel, and there’s some splash,” she said. Bucci intended from the

start to represent Conneaut’s wineries but tried, to no avail, to get some ideas by looking at photos of last year’s snowmen. “I didn’t have time to run to town, so I just used things around the house,” she said. “I didn’t buy a thing. I had paint and a lot of plastic grapes, and the acrylic glass [the snowman is holding] we use at the B&B. I painted the inside with purple paint to make it look like wine or grape juice.” Bucci found a scarf and mittens among her adult children’s outgrown outerwear. “It took me maybe eight hours,” she said. “And when I dropped it off, there were about 10 snowpeople in the back office of the Chamber. They were really good. I had fun making it. I didn’t expect to win.” Like Bernato, Bucci plans to pay her $25 winnings forward by donating $25 to the Conneaut Food Pantry. “I had already decided I was going to pay it forward if I won,” she said. “I take stuff to the Food Pantry all the time, and for me, it was a direct relationship to winning this prize.” Two-time “Individual” category winner Linda Reardon was far more serious about her entry than Bernato and Bucci. She sought inspiration by looking around her house until her eye lit on a tiny Christmas decoration in her son’s bedroom: a little bucket with cotton balls reading, “Snowballs, 5 cents.” “It couldn’t have been more than three inches tall, but I looked at that, and decided it would be a cute idea for a snowman,” she said. The toughest part was getting a bright turquoise round hood around the square-topped wooden figure. “I wanted to make a hoodie, but it was hard to

From page 1A make a hoodie on wood and make a face underneath. It was trial-and-error,” she said. She pulled macrame cord and tied it into the snowman’s chin, then found a matching scarf. She chose a basket to hold about a dozen Styrofoam balls purchased earlier at garage sales. “But I found that using a hot glue gun on Styrofoam doesn’t work,” she said, “It kept coming apart. I had to go with tacky glue.” Reardon’s snowman required plenty of measuring, as in the table size and where it would reach on the snowman in relation to the arms. After she began cutting 2x4’s, she grew concerned about the weight of the table and carrying it into the Chamber office. So she decided to make the table sides out of cardboard. Afraid that cardboard would not hold up in cold, damp weather, she went to the Dollar Store and purchased wood-grain contact paper. “It was perfect,” she said. “But after I painted the wood, and the cardboard, the contact paper wouldn’t stick. I put it on one evening and thought it was fine, and came down the next morning and the contact paper was all over the carpet.” She got out the hot-glue gun, with success. The weight question reared its head again as she prepared to make the wooden sign, “Snowballs, 5 cents.” “So I got poster board and wrote with magic markers, and covered that in clear contact paper so it’ll be fine in the weather,” she said. “I decided to make the snowball price cheap. Everyone can afford a nickel.” Reardon, who cannot begin to count the hours that went into the project, delivered the snowman to the Chamber in a snowstorm on

the Jan. 23 deadline. “I told Wendy that the snowman wasn’t going to have much business that day. Who would buy a snowball?” she said. Reardon was out celebrating her birthday Friday when DuBey left a message that her snowman had won. Not wanting to spoil the surprise of hearing the new from DuBey herself, Reardon’s son told her the message was from a birthday well-wisher. “It was a lot of trial-anderror, but I’m happy with the results,” she said. A teacher’s aide with the Ashtabula Area City Schools, Reardon had another reason to celebrate over the weekend. Her sister, visiting from Florida for Reardon’s birthday, was able to see the snowman on the post and be included in family pictures taken with it. Reardon did not expect to win again this year. “What are the chances that you could win two years in a row?” she said. “If they have it again next year, sure. I’ll try again.” The Chamber picked up on the snowman decorating contest last year, at the urging of UH-Conneaut Medical Center. UH-Geneva Medical Center sponsors the contest in Geneva. Contest entrants picked up at no cost plywood snowmen cut out by the hospital. Decorated snowmen will hang on downtown light poles until Feb. 22.

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Downtown Snowman Contest judges Kelly McGinnis, R.N., Community Outreach/ Community Educator with UH-Conneaut Medical Center, and Stacy Aunger, Chamber first vice president, place a blue ribbon on Conneaut Station 1’s winning snowman in the “Non-Profit” category. Winners received $25 gift cards.

CONNEAUT - Water leaks set off fire alarms at two Conneaut locations over the past week. Conneaut Fire Capt. Tim Zee said that firefighters were called 10:44 a.m. Jan. 24 to Snap Fitness, but discovered the culprit was a broken water line on an upper floor of the former Conneaut Hotel. “The water was filling the fire alarm with water,” Zee said. No one was injured. On Sunday afternoon, water set off an alarm at Conneaut High School. Firefighters arrived to discover water pouring from the boiler room ceiling. Zee said a pipe had frozen and burst during last week’s cold weather and the water began flowing freely as it thawed over the weekend. Zee said that January has been extremely busy for the Conneaut Fire Department. “Not much on the fire side, but we’ve had a few accidents and quite a few medical calls, including three or four cardiac arrests. Last week, we had 27 calls. We’re approaching 160 calls this month, and that’s a lot,” he said.

COURT The letter was sent to Steve Hallon, Administrative Director of the Supreme Court of Ohio, on Tuesday. Eggleston says that assessing costs to determine whether the city can maintain the Court is nothing personal against Harris. Rather, it is a means of following City Council’s directive to balance the city budget by ensuring that expenses match revenues. “It’s just one step,” Eggleston told City Council as he went over his lengthy City Manager’s Report, reprinted in The Courier. “I’m not sure where else to cut.” Noting in his report hat the Municipal Court and the Health Department are the only two areas over which the city has no budget control, Eggleston requested Council to authorize City Council President Tom Udell to sign a letter asking the Ohio Supreme Court to analyze “the efficiency and/or need for a Municipal Court.” Eggleston emphasized that the request is the first step in a lengthy process that could take up to two years. The initial fact-finding will take between two and three months, and the final decision rests with the Ohio legislature. The city manager believes the timing is right because the six-year term of Municipal Court Judge Thomas Harris ends this year. Since the process is expected to take longer than a year, Eggleston said that Council may ask legislators to extend Harris’ term for another year, without a vote of the residents, while the process is ongoing. Eggleston has also asked the Ashtabula Bar Association to “bring this matter before their membership for discussion.” Eggleston says that the move is apolitical. Wanting to present the idea to the Ashtabula County Commissioners, he first approached Joe Moroski under the assumption that, as the system

From page 1A worked in his former state of Michigan, county commissioners represented districts. Eggleston knew that Moroski was from Conneaut. Moroski told Eggleston that Ashtabula County commissioners serve “at large,” but Eggleston said that commissioners Dan Claypool and Peggy Carlo remarked that Moroski had been a logical initial contact because the court decision affects his home town. “The commissioners are willing to wait for the data,” Eggleston said. Eggleston also talked to the president of the Ashtabula County Bar Association and told him that the city was poised to take the first step to do an analysis to perhaps regionalize the court system, with other courts in the county taking over local jurisdiction. “We have to balance the budget,” Eggleston told Council. “We’re using $330,000 in reserves to shore up the budget, and this can’t last forever. Are there alternatives?” At-large Councilman Neil LaRusch agreed that the city budget is at the “breaking point.” “We won’t pass the buck. We will make the hard decisions. We asked you to investigate. I’m not taking cops off the streets,” LaRusch said. Eggleston assured council and the cable TV audience that as the process moves forward, all involved will receive the same information across the board. “This process will be data-driven,” said Ward 1 Councilman Doug Hedrick. “I’m glad it’s a systematic process. Tough decisions need to be made.” Eggleston’s report to Council also states that he will continue to look at all city departments in reaching the “budget-neutral” goal and work with other agencies to consolidate services if doing so provides a savings to citizens and businesses of Conneaut.

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CITIZEN Schreiber attended Amboy School, Rowe Junior High and Conneaut High School. After graduation, he went to work as a maintenance man at RMI for 13 years, followed by seven years at Ashland Chemical. Then he got into the car wash business, leasing a location for 10 years. He next accepted an offer from former Public Works Director John Roach to become his assistant from 1997 to 2000. But 2000 was a watershed year. His mother and stepfather, Linda and Charlie Lewis, mentioned that they were going to sell the city’s Dairy Queen store. The idea did not sit well with Schreiber. “I went home and thought about it and decided maybe we could get involved,” he said. Though Schreiber had never run a business, the Lewises put aside a few misgivings and worked out a deal. They still co-own the business, but Keith and his wife run it — with Linda’s behind-the-scenes advice. Under their management, it has remained a gold mine. “Where else do you find people who go to Dairy Queen as a destination?” McLaughlin said of Schreiber. “Keith brings people into Conneaut.” Schreiber repeated that running the business — “spending time here is not work,” he says — has allowed him to help the community. “Really. It’s not Keith and Ida. It’s loyal customers and staff. None of this would be happening without them,” he said. The man who calls himself “a maintenance man at heart,” who says he is more comfortable in a plaid shirt and jeans than a suit and tie, gives tremendous credit to

From page 1A his family for his success, starting with his grandmother, Faye Holmes, in whose house at “four corners” at W. Main and Amboy Roads the Schreibers now live. “I have to give her credit as far as her work ethic, her dedication and attention to detail,” he said. “And my grandfather, too. I remember helping him tear off the ‘Gray’s General Store’ portion of the house in the 70s, when I was about 10.” Schreiber’s love of maintenance work came from his father, Bill, who resides in Conneaut. “He was a maintenance man at GE, and that’s where my interest came from. I took courses at the Vo-Ed. I always knew I’d never go to college. I knew what I wanted to do. Bill will do anything for me, and I don’t know where I’d be without him,” Keith said. He also admires his stepmother, Joyce, for her positive attitude while battling breast cancer. “She goes to Cleveland for treatments every week, and her positive attitude keeps her going,” he said. Schreiber says his mother, Linda, taught him how to run the business. “I couldn’t have had a better teacher,” he said. “I still rely on her. I talk to her every day.” He relies on his stepfather, Charlie Lewis, for his business knowledge. “There are few Dairy Queens that run as smoothly, thanks to him, and Dairy Queen is pretty ‘hands-off,’ so we’re constantly finding ways to be more efficient and put out a better product,” he says. Schreiber’s siblings Scott, of Jefferson, and sisters Jody Davin of Conneaut, Kimberly Scalise of North Kingsville and Susie Walla of Cleveland

do not help in the business, but Schreiber and his brother, Scott, are friendly rivals at the Northeast Ohio Soap Box Derby every June and both have steered their offspring to victory. The Soap Box Derby ranks close to the top of Schreiber’s favorite non-profit organizations because it helps kids. “Anything having to do with kids is what I support,” he said. “And the elderly. I spoke to Seniors Together awhile ago and I wondered what I was going to say, but we got to talking. It was fun to sit and listen to their Dairy Queen memories.” His favorite charity is Children’s Miracle Network. Every August, he donates one day’s Blizzard sales to that cause at UH-Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital. “Not just the proceeds, but the entire sales,” he says, in a rare moment of immodesty. “We’re so fortunate to have a hospital like that so close to us. That’s my passion. That’s what we do because of the children.” Schreiber will not disclose all the causes to which he has donated but says he tries to help those with the greatest community impact. “Some of them some people know about and some of them people don’t, and that’s the way I want to keep it,” he said. But to Conneaut residents, Schreiber gives to just about every cause that comes to mind, such as the D-Day Event, last year’s Fireball Run, Sock Hops, fireworks, CLYO, DQ Conneaut Idol. Schreiber also gives his little free time to civic causes. He is part of an Economic Development Committee working to market the city. His generosity is one reason why his wife, Ida, said quietly, in the way only a

MANAGER Burrington Heights: Talking with CT Consultants, the company bidding on the soil-nailing project for Keefus Road has looked at Burington Heights and will have a price shortly. Keep in mind that at this time funding has not been applied for, as this has not been proposed as a project for consideration. One difference between the two sites is the soil type. Keefus Road’s soils are stone whereas Burrington’s is sand, which means that the pins would need to be installed deeper into the soils in order to hold the steel netting. Once staff has received the estimate for the work, the project will be forwarded to the appropriate committee for direction.

project will consist of a gate, gravel drive and parking area. The city will be responsible for trash pickup, site maintenance and police protection. Before it applies for the grant, City Council and Township Park Board need to enter into an agreement so Township Park Board may sign the grant application. The agreement was drafted by the Law Department and forwarded to the Township Park Board for comment. Any revisions will be made expidiously to meet the grant application deadline and allow for Council’s review.

Bunk House on Main Street: The Fire Department has been looking into the building condition and Property for Compost complaints that individuals Site: Still in the works. are living in the building. It Staff is researching an esti- has sent a letter to this efmate-per-acre cost before fect. The property owner will coming to Council with a have 30 days to respond. If proposal and funding op- an acceptable response is not forthcoming, the matter will tions. be turned over to the Law Farnham Park Devel- Department for compliance. opment Project: The 416 Banks Demolition: Grant Committee on behalf of the City of Conneaut has Staff is asking City Council proposed to resurrect to make a motion to authoFarnham Park to allow ac- rize the Finance Director to cess to Conneaut Creek for pay the property taxes of recreational uses. The approximately $700 on the

spouse can express, that she thought he should have been Citizen of the Year a long time ago. “I know how he is and I’m proud of what he does,” she said. “I know he spends a lot of time away from home, and I understand. No matter what he’s involved in — when our daughter was in sports — he volunteered to do whatever he could to help. He’s always giving time somewhere.” She said that restaurant customers frequently heap praise on Keith via the DQ staff members who are working the floor. “They say how generous he is, and because he’s in the back, he doesn’t hear it,” Ida said. Ida also emphasized that Keith tries hard to get to son Jake’s middle school activities. Next Tuesday, though, Jake is trying to figure out to play in Conneaut Middle School’s final basketball game of the season at PV but still get to the Chamber dinner to support his father. Schreiber — the father of another son and grandfather of two — is aware that some in the community view him as “rich,” but it has not always been that way. “We struggled in the early 80s and we know what it’s like. I think other people would do more if they could, and I understand that. It’s easy to support the community because we’re all one community.”

by Bob Minnoch Gazette Newspapers ASHTABULA - The Buckeye Board Of Education met Jan. 23 at 7 p.m. at Braden Junior High School, State and Rte. 20 where a number of board members were recognized by students for their unselfish participation to school activities as BOE members. Student Charlotte Keller acknowledged BOE President Jackie Hillyer for her 36 years of dedicated service to the success of the Buckeye School System. Also honored were: Mary Wisnyai who has served as Board President several times during her 21 years of service; Mark Estock who is in his seventh year of board service, and David Tredente who has already served a year on the board and has attended the OSBA Capital Conference to learn more about his duties as a board member; and Greg Kocjaucic, now serving his fourth year as a board member. Other students were: Abbey Maydak, Morgan Tackett and Louis Wisnyai. Superintendent of Schools Joseph Spiccia, reviewed, in depth, the new District Report Cards, effective this year, to grade each School District on its own merits. Right now there are 22 Districts reaching “A” status; and 42 Districts (including the Buckeye School District) rating a “B” grade. Spiccia also covered the

RECYCLING given a memorandum of understanding which Schroeder review. At Tuesday’s meeting, the city looked at the next step in terms of curbside recycling. Switzer explained two ways of meeting the EPA

From page 3A property so that Habitat for Humanity can raze the structure. Once the home is razed, the property will be transferred to the City and put up for sale once a price is established by the City Council.

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ascertain the efficiency and/ or need for a Municipal Court. This is one step in many to follow. In addition, City Council may ask legislators to extend the current judge’s position for an additional year without a vote of the residents while this proNSP Demolition Pro- cess is going on. An election gram: I understand that the could be held in 2015. last of these buildings will be The administration is down in February or March. willing to put a letter together requesting the same Budget Consideration: to our legislators on behalf If you recall, staff was di- of City Council as well as rected by City Council to asking the Ashtabula Bar look at ways to possibly re- Association to bring this duce budget expenditures in matter before their memberorder to have a revenue-neu- ship for discussion. tral budget where expenditures do not exceed rev“Move Ohio Forward” enues. There are two depart- Funding: Janice Switzer, ments that the City does not Ashtabula County Planning have any direct control over & Community Services, is when it comes to the City setting a date for the adminbudget: Health Department istration to go over the proand Municipal Court. Staff gram to start the process of has and will still be looking getting our bids out for at all departments in order demolition and asbestos reto achieve this goal and moval. Other agencies need working with other agencies to be notified. The goal is to to possibly consolidate ser- start razing structures in vices that will provide a sav- April or May. Planning & Zoning Maning to the citizens and busiager Deanne Gates will be nesses in Conneaut. The administration is going over the list of buildasking that Council autho- ings and meet with the rize the President of Coun- Health Department and cil to sign the letter before Law Department to ascerasking the Ohio Supreme tain the condition of the Court to do an analysis to buildings inside and out.

goals of offering recycling to a certain percent of the population. The county will not be able to meet industrial recycling, in which the goal is about 50 percent, but the county meets 14 percent, the residential-commercial recycling. The second way of meeting the goal is offering the opportunity of recycling to 90 percent of the people. They had hoped to do this with Recycling drop-off dumpsters, which can be expensive to operate. Because no current revenue is received from recyclables, and the county must pay for hauling to Solon. Schwitzer would like Conneaut to consider going to curbside recycling. All residents of Conneaut (including the prisoners) would be offered recycling. If Conneaut and Ashtabula do not agree to do this, the county commissioners will have to find other ways to fund recycling. Among these could be a generation fee, a contract fee, or a property tax assessment fee, as is used to fund 911. Even if curbside recycling were approved in the city, the dropsite recycling would still be continued. Udell asked about the viability of a landfill in Ashtabula County. Switzer said this could come to fruition. There is the possibility of putting out a bid for a recycling transfer facility in Ashtabula. An ideal building is available and interest in the transfer facility has been shown. The facility would be available to whoever had a curbside program in the county or to industries in the county. Currently, the recyclables are hauled to So-

OTES or Ohio Teachers Evaluation System that will grade individual teachers’ performances via both three observations as well as student performances and if they don’t measure up, are subject to re-testing. Karl Williamson, principal of Edgewood High School, said that three more Advanced Placement (AP) classes have been added this year taking the total up to seven. They are English/ Composition; Statistics; and American History. Already offered are: English Literature; Chemistry; Biology and Government. The AP courses fall between high school and college courses and will better prepare the students taking these courses for college admission. Williamson stressed however, that AP courses are for students who do well on the AP tests administered in May. In other Buckeye news, Treasurer Sherry Wentworth received two positive nods from the Board: Jefferson Treasurer Bonnie Brockway already has another job when she retires from her present duties at the end of the month. She’ll be serving as Wentworth’s Assistant Treasurer. And, the other good news is that Wentworth’s contract has just been extended another five years. After the vote, Hillyer turned to Wentworth and said, “You have done a wonderful job ... and so has your entire staff.”

From page 1A lon, Erie or Mahoning County. Brandt described this as a “Hub and Spoke” recycling system, which has a sorting system, compacting and minimal infrastructure. The goal of Ashtabula City Manager Jim Timonere for a timeline for this facility is a year or less. Udell believes there is interest in curbside recycling in town. ‘’We are dedicated to curbside recycling in Conneaut. I just think it’s the right thing to do,” he said. Switzer stressed that people need to understand that “recycling is a part of waste removal , but there is a cost involved which everyone needs to share.” This cost will be less than that of garbage disposal, but the county cannot continue to fund it. Jefferson and Ashtabula can also offer curbside recycling, although neither currently has plans in place. The next step, Switzer said, is for City Council to review curbside recycling plans of other cities to see what they think works best for Conneaut, then to sign a memorandum of understanding with the GT by March. Recycling cannot start without a contract, which the county would like to have in place by June. If Conneaut and Ashtabula both accept, the county will meet the EPA requirement without a penalty. “Communities in the southern part of the county may look at you as an example,” said Switzer, “and also decide on curbside recycling.” The next Recycling Committee meeting is 6 p.m. Feb. 20.

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Patriots slay Warriors BY ALLAN MONONEN Gazette Newspapers ASHTABULA TOWNSHIP - The Edgewood Warriors had their second weekend of back-to-back contests. Friday they hosted Seneca, Pa and took the win 59-37 despite having the flu bug hit some players. Saturday the Warriors hosted the Patriots from Cornerstone Christian. Cornerstone was big and fast and featured a fine outside shooter in RJ Spaller. The Patriots ran out to a 20-14 lead in the first quarter and continued on to a 8361 victory. “Cornerstone was bigger and quicker. Our kids played really hard but we couldn’t get it going, couldn’t get any momentum going. Andrew Konczal played really big for us tonight,” Edgewood Coach John Bowler said. Cornerstone extended their lead to 45-34 at the PHOTOS BY ALLAN MONONEN half. Matt Fitchet, of Edgewood, battles for a rebound with Daniel Bennett, of Cornerstone The Warriors had a run Christian. to cut a deficit to 39-34 just before the intermission. But the Patriots regrouped and ended the quarter with a 60 run to increase the lead to 45-34. RJ Spaller hit five three pointers and Isaiah McQueen scored ten to lead the visitors. Andrew Konczal put in eight and Matt Fitchet had ten points to try to keep their Warriors close. The Patriots came out in the third quarter and ran out to a 64-47 advantage after the period. Konczal banked in a three to beat the buzzer. Cornerstone then continued their fast breaking, and hot shooting in the final stanza to make the final 83-61. “Our game plan going in was to limit their three point shooting. We didnt want to play a half court game with them, we wanted to get up and down the court. We wanted to presLou Wisnyai, of Edgewood, goes in for an underhand layup during a game against sure their guards, who ever Cornerstone. had the ball, we wanted to get up on his chest. We had the six point run at the half and took that into the third quarter. That number 40, (Konzcal), kept them in the game with his rebounding,” Patriot coach Dan Selle said. On the scoreboard, RJ Spaller paced the Patriots with 23, ,including seven three pointers. Isaiah McQueen added 18, Bryan Gee, 13, Tyrez Shepard, 12 and Gregory Oliver put in 11 to lead the visitors. Andrew Konczal poured in 23 to lead the Warriors, Matt Fitchet and Lou Wisnyai added 12 each. Joey Zappitelli scored five, Connor McLaughlin, four, Anthonie Magda three and Dylan McCaleb ,two rounded out the Warrior offense. Cornerstone improves to 13-3, Edgewood slips to 105. In the JV prelim the young Warriors led most of the way, and made their foul shots at the end to hold on to a 50-34 victory. Tyler Hordinsky led the Patriots, 6-6 with eight. Aaron Starcher had 15 for RJ Spaller looks to pass for Cornerstone Christian as he is, guarded by Dylan McCaleb, the Warriors, 10-5. of Edgewood.

Spartans quiet Heralds BY ALLAN MONONEN Gazette Newspapers CONNEAUT - County rival Saint John Heralds visited Garcia Gym Friday. The veteran Spartans burst out of the gates to a 14-1 lead and went on to a 68-17 victory. Nick Blood put the Spartans on the board with a basket , added another and Michael Mirando hit a three for a quick 7-0 advantage. Conneaut dominated under the boards with Blood and Bud Ritari while Mirando and Christian Williams hit from outside. With the tally at 14-0, coach Tim Tallbacka called timeout at the four minute mark and removed his starters for the remainder of the game. “We were able to play 17 kids,” Tallbacka said. With the backups in charge, the Spartans extended their lead to 23-1 at the end of the quarter, 436 at the half and went on to the eventual 68-17 final. “ We k n e w t h e y w e r e young so we wanted to work on some things. Usually we play a man defense, but we went to zone in the second half that was good for the kids to play,” Tallbacka added. “We’re young and we need to remember that, the score could have been a lot worse, but coach Tallbacka runs a class program; give us a few years and we’ll be a lot better. We tried to slow the ball down and run a few plays, on defense we worked on playing more physically. We’re working during the summer, next year our numbers will be better and provide more team competition. Saint John basketball will be better, our fans are awesome,” Saint JOhn coach Ryan Harco said. As the youngsters played most of the game, freshman Justin Myers paced the Spartans with 12

Mike Mahoney is the lone senior for the Saint John Heralds this season. points, Soph. Levi Stewart added 11. Nick Blood tallied nine under the basket in the first few minutes. Alex Gerdes added eight, Nick Root, Jordan Geiser, Ryan Oatman, and Marcus Barrickman put in four points. Michael Mirando scored three. Amen Gerics, Joey Borgerding, Darien Tusai and Kyle Sprinkle had two points each. “I was proud of how our seniors supported the underclassmen after they came out, it shows we are an unselfish team. Saint John is working hard to rebuild their program, they’re running a middle school program again. They’re trying to get rev ved up again,” Tallbacka added. For the Heralds, Zach Taylor had five points, Dane Gustafson and Paul Calaway had four each. Adam Fedler tallied three and Ben Czuchra added a free throw. Conneaut improves to 3-8, SJ falls to 1-12, 1-9 in their Lake Effect conference.

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Jake Spees, of Conneaut, defends Dane Gustafson, of Saint John, while number 15 for Saint John is Paul Callaway.

Justin Myers, of Conneaut, guards Zach Taylor of, St. John, during a recent game.

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Ashtabula County Basketball Foundation holds Karl Pearson Memorial 5th and 6th Grade Basketball Tournament

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The Edgewood Warriors 5th and 6th grade basketball team captured first place at the ACBF Karl Pearson Memorial tournament.

The Pymatuning Valley Lakers 5th and 6th grade basketball team took first place at the Karl Pearson Memorial Tournament.

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Courier Year in Review: Oct. Nov. Dec. 2012 Hurricane Sandy Hits, Postpones Trick-or-Treat LEFT: Conneaut was not spared from what came to be known as “Superstorm Sandy.” The massive hurricane hit on Monday, Oct. 29, with winds and rain, knocking down trees, knocking out power, and closing schools. Of equal significance to youngsters was that it also delayed Trick-or-Treat from Oct. 31 to Nov. 3 as rains continued to fall and the clean-up efforts continued.

Alyssa Andes is CHS Homecoming Queen Moments after being escorted across the football field by her parents, Pam and Dale Andes, at Conneaut Municipal Stadium, Alyssa Andes was crowned 2012 Homecoming Queen of Conneaut High School.

New Signs at Township Park Locals had little problem referring to the roads going into Conneaut Township Park, but not so out-oftowners. So the Township Park board members Gary Coxon, Jim Supplee and Vince Parlongo approved new decorative green signs for the three roads intersecting Lake Road: Gibson Way, named for Kathryn Gibson, who bequeathed money to the park; Grove Street Way, an extension of Grove Street north of Lake Road, and Lake Bluf f Way, which heads straight to the bluffs.

Good-Bye, Gary Tuttle The signs will be most helpful to thousands coming to the D-Day Event Aug. 16 and 17. The signs went up in October.

Dollar General Coming To West End After All

Co-owner with his wife, Peggy, of Conneaut’s White Turkey Drive-In, Gary Tuttle died Oct. 7 at Hamot Medical Center in Erie after a probable heart attack. Tuttle’s parents founded the outdoor drive-in in the 1950s. The Tuttles were nominated last September for a Growth Partnership “Best of the County” Award as the White Turkey marked a half-century of operation. With a third generation of Tuttles managing the Labor-Day-toMemorial-Day eatery, the White Turkey will reopen Mother’s Day weekend for its 52nd season, just as Tuttle would have wanted.

Nov. 22 – Ronald McDonald Dental Clinic Comes to Conneaut A partnership between University Health Systems and Conneaut Area City Schools brought the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile offering free dental care to students at Lakeshore Primary and Gateway Elementary Schools. Pictured in the chair is Ashley Schultz, Gateway fifth-grader, receiving treatment from Dr. Jackie Beard (left) and Tina Zobas, dental assistant. Parental consent was required for the appointments. Dental clinic staff were surprised to find such significant need for their services in Conneaut.

Discouraged after the city refused to rezone land at Parrish and West Main Roads for a 9,100-square-foot store, Dollar General developers – who had said last spring it was that parcel or none — reopened their search and found a suitable parcel at the northeast corner of W. Main and Gore Roads. Both parcels are owned by Rudy Pryately. Construction of the new store is to start in the spring, and no rezoning is required. Announced in November, this project is being pursued by GBT Realty of Tennessee, not the same company developing the downtown Dollar General at State & Harbor Streets.

Conneaut Middle School Achieves “Excellent” Rating Conneaut Middle School attained its first “excellent” rating by the State of Ohio’s Department of Education for the 2011-2012 school year. The good news was announced by Conneaut Area City Schools Superintendent Kent Houston at the Conneaut Area City Schools Board of Education meeting on Dec. 12. Houston had changed administrators at CMS rather abruptly last winter, but the move apparently paid off with higher scores on the Ohio Achievement Assessments.

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