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ESHS Makes State Playoffs
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Crews from the Illuminating Company remove a tree and electric lines that fell across E. Main Road shortly before 8 p.m. Monday when rain and winds from Hurricane Sandy reached their peak. Closed from MIddle Road to Bell Street, the road reopened Tuesday afternoon.
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Due to this week’s inclement weather, Edgewood Senior High School Warriors are practicing at Spire Institute for the school’s first-ever state tournament football game, against Brookfield, on Friday. playoffs. School officials learned over the weekend that Edgewood (7-3) had been selected. With the playoff-bound Warriors facing Brookfield High School by MARTHA SOROHAN in Masury at 7:30 p.m. Friday Gazette Newspapers evening, the Edgewood school community is gearing up for a spiritASHTABULA TOWNSHIP - filled week. History is in the making this week No fewer than three official pep as Edgewood Senior High School rallies have been planned Nov. 1 Warriors have made the state high and 2, and school administrators school football playoffs. invite the public to all of them. Never before has an Edgewood See ESHS page 17A football team made it to the state
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Trick-or-Treat Postponed to Nov. 3 by MARTHA SOROHAN Gazette Newspapers CONNEAUT - Hurricane Sandy is making Halloween, 2012, one for the record books. With rain and wind not expected to depart the city until Thursday, she prompted area city administrators to change trick-ortreating from Oct. 31 to Nov. 3. In Conneaut, City Manager Tim Eggleston said that Nov. 3 was not only the consensus, but would give kids after eating all that candy 24 hours before returning to the classroom. “Thanks for thinking of us
teachers,” responded Ward 1 Councilman Doug Hedrick in an e-mail to Eggleston. North Kingsville has also changed its “Trunk or Treat” from Oct. 31 to 4 to 6 p.m. Nov. 3 at the Municipal Building, 3541 Center Road. North Kingsville residents, particularly those in rural areas, are invited to distribute candy from the trunks of their cars parked at the Municipal Building. Hot chocolate, donuts and hay rides will be offered. Kingsville trick-or-treating has been moved to 6 to 8 p.m., Nov. 3,
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Conneaut Area City Schools. Considering that The National Weather Service had warned of major lakefront flooding, heavy rains, sustained winds of 50 miles by MARTHA SOROHAN per hour, with 70-mile-an-hour Gazette Newspapers gusts with Hurricane Sandy, the CONNEAUT - As storms go, storm may have fallen short of preHurricane Sandy could have been dictions. But for a few hours Monday evening, it was rough going. much worse. Conneaut Assistant Fire Chief But it left in its wake Tuesday Steve Sanford said that calls to the morning several downed trees on major thoroughfares, wet streets, Fire Department began in earnest and the first “calamity day” for about 7:45 p.m. Monday.
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Public Hearing on Conneaut Shores Nov. 13
“There were trees and wires down everywhere,” he said. “A tree that went down on East Main, across the viaduct, took the power lines down with it.” High winds topped the tree, sending it all the way across E. Main (Route 20) just west of Furnace Road and east of Greg Sweet Chevrolet. The downed tree closed E. Main immediately from Middle Road to Bell Street.
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Street Repairs Up to Voters
by MARTHA SOROHAN Gazette Newspapers CONNEAUT - The Conneaut Planning Commission at its 7 p.m. meeting Nov. 13 will host a public hearing to hear comments and answer questions regarding a preliminary development plan for a proposed Planned Unit Development (PUD) District at the former Conneaut Shores Golf Course, 726 Whitney Road at the corner of Lake Road. City of Conneaut Zoning Manager Deanna Gates sent letters dated Oct. 24, 2012, to property owners directly affected by the change, as required by city ordinance.
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by MARTHA SOROHAN Gazette Newspapers CONNEAUT - Calling Issue #13, the Street Levy, “a very important issue for the community,” City Manager Tim Eggleston has his fingers crossed that voters circle the “yes” oval on their ballots for Issue #13 in Tuesday’s election. Eggleston and Finance Director John WIlliams were to appear Nov. 1 on Pat Williams’ “AM Live!” cable TV show to drive home the point that with the Dec. 31 expiration of the seven-year income tax hike, passed by voters in 2005 to help raise $400,000 annually to repair
the roads, city road funding ends as well. In his City Manager’s Report to City Council last week, Eggleston outlined several points which he says have been questioned over the past six weeks regarding the tenyear 2.75-mill levy. Here is what he wrote: • Levy funding has been used to pay engineering costs. “This is false. When a street is repaved or maintained, the city does not hire an engineer. If the project requires engineering, it is because the city has applied for Ohio Public Works Commission funding and the
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TOWN TALK Conneaut Rotary Club is awaiting a communique from the producer of the new version of the Conneautopoly game regarding delivery date. The game is expected in the next few weeks. Chris Brecht, who oversaw game sales, said he expects an announcement immediately prior to delivery.
try, with self-addressed stamped envelope, to Ashtabula County Writers Forum, 806 Spring St., Conneaut OH 44030. Put name on back of just one of the pages. Entries will not be returned. $350 in prizes, gift cards and cash will be awarded. Open to all ages and skill levels. Donations to Animal Protective League.
Due to the weather, Conneaut Rotary Club postponed Tuesday’s visit of Mahoning County Business Joiurnal publisher Andrea Wood, who was to tour the city for a future article in her publication.
Kingsville Public Library’s Simak Welcome Center has been named to the state’s Historic Register. Executive Director Mariana Branch said the building was approved due to its architecture and educational proConneaut Writers grams. Group is sponsoring a Short After sitting through the Story and Poetry Contest. Subject: “Apocalypse and end Port Authority’s Oct. 18 times, 2012” or the meeting, Courier reporter “Domesday Clock.” Meryl Allan Mononen had his Taylor, who heads the group, own ideas about finding a suggests poets and authors way to bring more charter have fun and dig deep with boats into Conneaut at the theories, ideas and feelings. end of the season. “If the Port Send two copies of each en- Authority would give dock
Civic Meetings Finance & Ordinance Committee, 6 p.m. Nov. 5 Zoning Board of Appeals, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 8 Conneaut City Council, 7 p.m. Nov. 13 (televised) Planning Commission Public Hearing, 7 p.m. Nov. 13 (location undetermined) North Kingsville Village Council 7 p.m. Nov. 5 at Municipal Building, 3541 Center Road Monroe Township Trustees, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 13 at Township Garage, 5578 S. Monroe Center Road Kingsville Township Trustees, 7 p.m. Nov. 14 at Fire Hall, 3130 Main Street
holders a $100 discount if they pull out their boats on Labor Day, that would free up docks. Then charter captains could be charged $150 to $250 a month to charter for the rest of the season. The Port Authority would give dock holders a break, use the empty docks and bring in more charter boats,” he said. Goodwill Industries reminds Ashtabula County residents that when cleaning out closets during this changing season, remember to donate gently used clothing and household items to Goodwill by dropping them in the blue donation bins. Congratulations to Edgewood Senior High School sophomore Chris LeMay, who qualified for Saturday’s state track meet at National Trails Raceway in Hebron, outside of Columbus, by finishing 15th at the regional Cross Country Track Meet on Oct. 27. The Warriors, overall, finished 11th at the meet. Conneaut Human Resources Center, 327 Mill St., will offer “Sandwiches To Go” from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Election Day, Nov. 6. Order ham & cheese, turkey & cheese, ham/turkey/cheese, all with lettuce, for just $3 by calling 593-5273. This will be especially convenient for those voting at the CHRC next week. Proceeds benefit the CHRC.
Conneaut Music Boosters Raffling Turkey Dinner by MARTHA SOROHAN Gazette Newspapers CONNEAUT - Do you want to host a Thanksgiving dinner, with all the trimmings, but without the fuss? The Conneaut Music Boosters, Conneaut High School band and choir members are raffling a Turkey Dinner for 10, hosted by Phil’s Catering. The dinner is for up to 10 people at a time and date of the winner’s choosing. Winning ticket will be drawn Nov. 12. Tickets are $1 apiece or six for $5. “This is always a great way to start the season by letting Phil and his wonderful crew treat your family or friends to a meal filled with goodies,” said LaRusch. “Please help our music programs and take a chance on winning a dinner for 10.” Purchase tickets from Music Boosters Melissa Reydak 813-7925, Ron LaRusch 599-7141 and Brenda Fields 593-3940.
Cable Schedule Oct. 31-Nov. 6, 2012 7.00 am AM Live 10.00 am Hometown Happenings/ Sports 10.45 am APL Adopt-A-Pet 11.15 am Conneaut Area Schools Board 12.00 pm Conneaut Business Expo 1.00 pm Secret Witness by Carol Kilbane Byler 1.45 pm Library Line Halloween Special 2.20 pm Cooking with Courtney 2.00 pm Conneaut Library PSA 4.20 pm Have Your Own Emergency To-Go Kit 5.35 pm CMS Football vs Edgewood 6.10 pm Secret Witness: The Carol Kilbane Byler Story 6.55 pm Halloween Houses of Conneaut 7.00 pm Hometown Happenings/ Sports 8.05 pm 2012 Ashtabula County Candidates Forum 11.30 pm 2012 Ashtabula County Candidate Interviews 12.30 am Library Line Halloween Special 12.30 am Army Newswatch/ Soldier’s Journal
Religious Services: St. Mary St. Frances Cabrini: Sun & Wed 3pm / Mon & Thurs 1am First United Church of Christ: Sun & Wed 4pm / Mon & Thurs 2am New Leaf United Methodist: Sun & Wed 5pm / Mon & Thurs 3am Good Shepherd Lutheran Church: Sun & Wed 6pm / Mon & Thurs 4am Family Fellowship: Mon. and Thurs. 2.35pm Conneaut Church of God: Mon. and Thurs 3.30pm
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Toy, Turkey Collection Saturday at CHRC Local Cub Scouts will be collecting new, boxed toys for needy children ages 1-17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Conneaut Human Resources Center. Andover Bank employees will accept donations for holiday turkeys, 2 - 4 p.m. Saturday at the CHRC, 327 Mill Street. Both donations are for the holiday HALO program.
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by MARTHA SOROHAN Gazette Newspapers CONNEAUT - Those going to the polls on or before Nov. 6 are reminded of changes to the Conneaut City Charter that must be approved by voters in order to take effect. The changes are minimal, mostly involving wording to bring the charter into compliance with the Ohio Revised Code. They were approved by the Charter Review Committee in 2011. The Committee agreed to put some of the changes before voters in the 2011 General Election and the balance before voters in the 2012 General Election. The proposed changes coming before voters on Nov. 6 deal with changing
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Terry Atkinson (center) of the Conneaut Foundation, Friends of the Conneaut Public Library President Carol Brunell (left) and Mariana Branch, Executive Director of the Kingsville Public Library, hold up a replica $6,000 check representing a Conneaut Foundation Community Grant that helped the library repair the slate roof of its Simak Welcome Center.
Simak Welcome Center Slate Roof Project Nearly Complete derground drain pipe.” To help raise money for the $31,000 project, the liKINGSVILLE - Thanks brary held numerous fundto a 2012 community grant raisers over the past year. from the Conneaut Founda- In addition to the Conneaut tion, the Kingsville Public Foundation grant, the Library’s Simak Welcome Ashtabula Foundation conCenter will stay warm and tributed $6,000. “We had to match the dry this winter and for Ashtabula Foundation many seasons to come. The Conneaut grant, but with fund raisers Foundation’s $6,000 grant last year, we were able to helped repair the century exceeded the $6,000 match,” building’s slate roof, includ- Branch said. “Some of our ing replacing 221 Vermont patrons donated, and Joe sea green slates, correcting and Marilyn Simak gave four copper valleys, adding $2,025.” Slate roof restoration new ridge venting, chimney flashing and removing his- work was done by Barry torically incorrect eaves Smith Slate Roofing, Inc., of around the perimeter of the Union City, Pa. Other improvements are former school building. Because they held water, on the drawing board for the the eaves damaged slates building, formerly used as an elementary school and near the edges of the roof. “The project is 75 percent the Bugby Grange. It was complete,” said Kingsville donated to the library in Public Library Executive 2008 by the Simaks, three Director Mariana Branch. years after they began leas“All that’s left is to finish ing it to the library. The Simaks had purremoving some of the eaves, which will happen next chased the building for senspring, and add a French timental reasons: they atdrain below the ground to tended elementary school catch water coming off the there during the 1930s. The roof and connect it to an un- library formally dedicated
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TRICKS while Monroe Township set its hours 5 to 7 p.m. Nov. 3. “We had originally scheduled trick-or-treat from 6 to 8 p.m., but I realized that it’s dark by 7, so we set it back one hour,” said Monroe Township Trustee chair Chuck Riley. North Kingsville Mayor Terrance McConnell, Kingsville Township Trustee Chair Doug Reed, Riley and Eggleston made their decisions Monday afternoon, as the National Weather Service issued high wind warnings, with up to three more inches of rain through
Wednesday. Up in Conneaut, the “Haunt on Williams Street” mastermind Randy Skalos confirmed that his display at 585 Williams Street will remain open through Saturday evening. “I had taken some small things in earlier because I didn’t want them to get wet,” he said. “Everything else is okay. After all these years, I’ve had bad windstorms and I know I have to really anchor stuff down.” Skalos said bad weather over the weekend had kept visitors to the Haunt to a
the building, naming it the “Simak Welcome Center” in Joe and Marilyn’s honor, on the Simaks’ 61st wedding anniversary in Sept., 2008. Branch said a wheelchair lift is planned for next fall. During the handicapped-accessible project’s grant-seeking process. she learned that the Ohio Historical Society had declared the building eligible for its Historic Register. Branch would like to add a family restroom on the Welcome Center’s first floor, where the library hosts most of its programs. “We are dedicated to preserving the building,” Branch said. “We are pleased to be able to provide support to non-profits throughout Ashtabula County,” said Conneaut Foundation president J.J. Eaton upon announcing the 13 community-based grants awarded by the Foundation last June. The grants totaled $72,000. The private, non-profit Conneaut Foundation serves charitable, educational, scientific and cultural needs of communities in Ashtabula County and Northwest Pennsylvania through philanthropic and grant-making efforts.
from “75 days” to “90 days” in advance of election filing, to comply with state law, and to add that the City Charter will comply with all federal regulations regarding filing. An example is Article XIII, “Amendments,” which states that Charter amendments must be submitted 75 days prior to the General Election. The new change would read the amendment must be submitted 90 days prior to a General Election. Other changes deal with the wording “elected members of City Council” in pertaining to the hiring or firing of the City Manager or Finance Director. Article IV, Sec. 5, Article IX, Sec. 1, and Article VI, Sec. 3, presently state that the City Manager, Law Director, and Finance Director, respectively, may be re-
moved by a majority vote of the elected members of Council, in the case of the City Manager; and in the case of the Law and Finance Directors, may be removed by the City Manager “with the advice and consent of a majority vote of the elected members of Council.” Because some members of Council are appointed to fill a vacancy, and are not elected, the Charter Review Committee recommended changing the wording to “a majority vote of Council.” Polls will be open Nov. 6 from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The Board of Elections in Jefferson, 8 W. Walnut Street, is open for voting 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays through Nov. 6. Call (440) 576-6915.
Monroe, Kingsville Townships Talk Ambulances by ALLAN MONONEN Gazette Newspapers
MONROE TOWNSHIP Ambulance service was a topic of discussion at Monroe Township’s Oct. 23 meeting at the Township Garage. Invited to join the discussion were Kingsville Township Fire Chief Neal Stewart and Fire Captain Rob Ocasio. Stewart spoke of the cost of Kingsville Department’s providing ambulance service to the township but at what cost. Stewart said, “It took time to see how many calls we would have in Monroe. November will be six months, and Kingsville donated six months. Now we want to have a talk to set a price.” Stewart said his department received 48 calls, with 12 “negative calls,” i.e., no customer payment. “We need to cover expenses — fuel, payroll. In Monroe, we collected $2,600. Only eight calls of 48 were paid. Twenty-eight were free calls. In Sheffield, we had 20 calls and collected $2,700. The negative calls have to come in as a factor in the price,” he said. Continuing, he said, “On the average call in Monroe, we have no help out here, very seldom. Usually it is only firefighters, no EMTs. In ambulance response, From page 1A Ohio law requires a licensed EMS person but we cannot depend on volunteers any minimum. more. Volunteers keep going “Up until I heard this, it down, down. “ had never crossed my mind Stewart said his departthat trick-or-treat might be ment had missed only four postponed, but I’ve been out, of 317 total calls since Januand it’s terrible,” he said on ary. Monday, before the worst of Trustee chair Chuck the wet, windy weather had Riley said, “We should sit hit. “This is the first time in down and negotiate, see 22 years that we’ve had a where things are headed in postponement like this.” the future.” Ocasio responded, “We bill your residents the same as Kingsville residents. I deal with people the same. Get them to a hospital. You can’t replace a life.” Ocasio added, “If you
have ambulance service and check your bill, standard service with two EMTs costs $550. We’re lucky to see a third of that.” Resident Michael Skufca asked, “How much do you need to break even for a call? We need a reasonable number for you to stay in business. People are happy with Kingsville response.” For comparison, Monroe pays Pierpont $6,000 to service the southern third of the county, while Kingsville takes care of the northern third. That would amount to $10,000 to $12,000 for Kingsville service. Monroe trustees Riley, Ed Kirch and John Griggs promised to attend the Kingsville Trustees meeting 7 p.m. Oct. 24 to continue discussion. In other business, Road Superintendent David Simmons reported putting down grindings on Township roads of Reeves, Weaver, Reger. Cinders are needed for winter. Since the State of Ohio will require new stop signs by 2015, Simmons announced he had found new ones at $70 apiece, including posts,tees and letters. Kirch announced that he had met with volunteer firemen regarding ambulance service. “They are not interested in getting into an ambulance unit now. They don’t have enough help. They are interested in a first response unit,” he said. Kirch said he had talked to a local resident, who wants to remain anonymous, who offered to donate
half of the cost of an ambulance. But Kirch added, “The Windsor Township ambulance is a good deal.” That vehicle is 1998 model with 58,000 miles. Asking price is $10,000. When Riley inquired about the liability insurance cost, Kirch responded that he had talked to the insurance company on Oct. 4 and they said it would be covered at no extra cost by the fire department’s policy. Kirch made a motion to purchase the used ambulance for $10,000, and Griggs seconded it. The motion passed unanimously, and Kirch will contact the prospective donor. This ambulance will be used as a first response vehicle for first aid only. It will not transport people to a hospital. Another ambulance with licensed personnel must be called for that purpose. Discussion followed about putting grindings on the roads. Riley said, “We should put something on the grindings, and put fines on top.” Griggs agreed, saying, “I can still get the road grader from the county.” Trustees agreed to order 300 ton of fines for the roads. After Fiscal Officer Clarissa Murtha told the board that the second December meeting will fall on Dec. 25, trustees agreed to move it to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 20, the third Tuesday of the month. Trustees will meet next at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 13.
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Conneaut Public Library Events Dennis Steighner will display photographs on nature/ life at the Conneaut Public Library’s “Gallery 304” in November at 304 Buffalo St.
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Vote Yes for Issue 13 Dear Editor: I am writing to ask the City of Conneaut voters to VOTE YES ON ISSUE 13. The funds raised from this levy will continue the street paving program in place which will expire on Dec. 31, 2012. The cost of materials to pave streets has almost tripled since the last street levy was passed. The money raised from this levy will be used for materials for roads and at least 20 to 25 per cent will be used for the southern roads, including paving of some. Good roads make for a more prosperous community. PLEASE VOTE YES FOR ISSUE 13. Lewis H. Shiley Co-Chair Conneaut Citizens for Improved Streets Conneaut
Local Events Nov. 1 - Flu Clinic, 9:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3:30 p.m. at Conneaut Human Resources Center, 327 Mill Street. Bring insurance information. Shots are $20. Call Health Department 593-3087. SUBMITTED PHOTO
Ohio’s State Library Director Beverly Cain (right) made a visit to the Conneaut Public Library last month. She is shown with CPL Executive Director Kathy Pape.
CHRC News 327 Mill St. Tables may be rented for $20 at the CHRC’s Indoor Garage Sale on Nov. 10 to benefit Right Track After-School Program. Call 593-5273. The Conneaut Human Resources Center will host the annual “Voices of Hope” musical Christmas concert 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, to benefit the Conneaut High School Music Boosters and the Conneaut Human Resources Center. Admission $5 per person or $15 for family of four. With the weather cooling down, seniors are reminded of the Senior Soles Morning Walkers program at the Conneaut Human Resources Center, 327 Mill Street. Walk between 7:30 to 10:30 a.m., and report your laps to the front desk each day. (The distance is important to the CHRC.) Stop in at the Seniors Room afterward and enjoy a cup of coffee.
Kingsville Public Library Events Free computer classes, taught by Russ Coltman, will begin at a new time, 3 to 5 p.m., on Tuesdays Nov. 6, 13 and 20. Space is available. Call the library at 224-0239 to sign up.
Conneaut’s Creative Writing Undecided voters at this late date? No time to study candidates? Don’t you read or watch TV? Educate yourselves, won’t you? Count your blessings. Independent thinker? Do your homework. Enter the library. Decide already. Must you be afraid? Until the last minute Grasp the only chance Why can’t you decide? Unafraid of being wrong Momentous event Pilloried with decisions, little bird? Still sit on the wire with your mug on one side of the wire and your wump on the other?
Nov. 1 - Conneaut Writers’ Group 5 to 6 p.m., Conneaut Public Library, 304 Buffalo St. Nov. 2 - Tailgate Party & Lottery Raffle, 5:30 p.m. at American Legion, 272 Broad Street, with Waters Catering and chance to win $1,500. Sponsored by Conneaut Area Chamber of Commerce. Call 593-2404.
Trim-A-Tree Fund-Raiser Underway at Kingsville Public Library by MARTHA SOROHAN Gazette Newspapers KINGSVILLE - Believe it or not, ‘tis already the season, and the Kingsville Public Library has begun its second annual “Trim-A-Tree Silent Auction” fund-raiser. The public is encouraged to get its creative juices flowing by picking up a 24inch artificial Christmas tree at the front desk of the library, 6006 Academy Street, and decorating it. Trees are to be returned to the library by Nov. 16. There they will be displayed and available for purchase through a silent auction. The auction ends with the library’s Holiday Open House 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11. Last year, 25 artificial trees were decorated in a variety of themes for the si-
lent auction. This year, the library is offering 30 trees for decoration, along with 10 wreaths. There is no cost to take a tree or a wreath home for decorating. “We had 12 trees taken the very first day,” said Mariana Branch, Kingsville Public Library Executive Director. Starting Nov. 19, bids on the trees and wreaths will be accepted during regular library hours 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Visitors will be encouraged to vote for “Best in Show.” Winning bidders may take home their trees on Dec. 11. The creator of the winning tree will receive a prize.
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An opening reception will be held 2 to 4 p.m. Nov. 11 for Nov. 2-3 - Hoagie Sale, Monroe Sirens. Hoagies $3. Pick Marti Snyder, whose paintings will be displayed Nov. 11 up 2 to 8 p.m. Nov. 2 or 8 to 11 a.m. Nov. 3 at Monroe Fire to Dec. 17. Snyder is a long-time friend of CCCA. Hall, 4095 Center Road. Order 594-1386. Nov. 4 - A.U.C.E. Pancake Day 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Sheffield Fire Hall, Sheffield-Monroe Road. Blueberry or plain pancakes, ham, sausage, scrambled eggs, sausage gravy & biscuits, toast, juice, coffee. Sheffield Volunteer Fire Department benefit.
The Erie Height Brass will perform at 2 p.m. Nov. 18 on the CCCA stage. Door donation $7.50.. Enjoy hot soup, Bernie’s bread, and homemade bread pudding prior to the show for an additional $2.50, or $10 ($9 CCCA members) for the afternoon.
A new three-week session of Gentle Yoga starts 6 p.m. Nov. 5 - Produce-to-People Distribution, 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 8 and continues 6 p.m. Thursdays Nov. 15 and 29. $25 at Conneaut Human Resources Center, 327 Mill Street. or $30 for session or $10 for “pop-in” class. Bring a bag. Nov. 6 - Election Day Turkey Dinner, starting 5 p.m. at North Kingsville Presbyterian Church, 6546 Church St. Reservations requested 224-1491. Carry-out 4:30 to 7 p.m. Adults $10.
Starting Nov. 12 is a new session of “Illustration Across the Board,” with Katheryn Ford. Sessions are 4 to 5 p.m. Mondays and 1 to 4 p.m. Nov. 26 only, when Conneaut schools are closed. Fee $20 non-members, $18 CCCA members. Payment due at first class.
Nov. 6 - Sandwiches-to-go 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Conneaut Human Resources Center, 327 Mill St. Call 593-5273 to place order. $3.
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Nov. 9 - Veterans Breakfast 6 to 10 a.m. at State Street Diner, Broad & State Streets. Nov. 9 - Soup Lunch, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Kingsville Presbyterian Church, 3049 Route 84. Donation only. Nov. 10 - A.U.C.E. Breakfast 8 a.m. to noon at Conneaut Optimist Club, 514 Harbor Street. $6. Nov. 10 - Spaghetti Dinner, 4 to 7 p.m. at Kingsville Fire Hall, 3130 Main St. Fund-raiser for Kingsville Volunteer Fire Department. Adults $6, ages 6-11, $5, under 6, $2. Nov. 11 - Veterans Day parade, 10:45 a.m. from American Legion, and ceremony at Veterans Memorial, City Hall. Flag-burning follows at American Legion. Nov. 11 - Veterans Day Dinner, 3 to 6 p.m. at Antonettes, Erie Street. Free to veterans; spouses receive 25 percent discount.
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AARP Driving Course Coming Nov. 15 Noon to 5 p.m. at CHRC by MARTHA SOROHAN Gazette Newspapers CONNEAUT - So you think you know all there is to know about driving just because you’ve been behind the wheel for years? Linda McAdams begs to differ. After teaching the AARP Seniors’ Driving Refresher Course for nine years, she and her husband, James (“J.T”), know otherwise. “People say that they know all there is to know, but things have changed,” said McAdams, “and what most of them say at the end of class is, ‘I didn’t know that!’” Their next AARP’s “Seniors Driving Refresher Course,” geared for ages 50 and up, is 12:30 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, at the Conneaut Human Resources Center, 327 Mill Street. Veterans, their spouses and dependents may take the course this month at no cost. Other AARP members pay $12 and non-AARP members, $14. The McAdams, of Leroy Township, are fully trained and certified AARP volunteers who teach the course in Lake, Ashtabula and Geauga Counties. They do it because the course helps save lives. “My husband, when still living in Oregon, took the class and came away thinking he’d like to teach it,” McAdams said. “He came with me when I took the
course in Madison in 2002, and we talked to the instructor afterward and he said it was something that we could do together. We’ve met a lot of wonderful people.” Restricted to the classroom — there is no getting in or out of a car — the course teaches basics that today’s seniors probably learned 40 and 50 years ago, well before driver’s education classes were mandatory. Attendees receive workbooks, the Ohio State Digest of Traffic Laws, and other hand-outs and brochures. “We go over laws, stop signs, stop lights and school buses, and show a DVD about driving from a trucker’s perspective — how not to hang around trucks’ ‘no zones,’” she said. “We talk about physical changes as one gets older, their vision and reflexes. And we talk about when to give up the keys,” McAdams said. The course also covers motorcycles and buses, and other changes on roadways. “Today there are more cars, more freeways, and road rage, which didn’t used to take place,” McAdams said. “And cell phones. I think that Ohio needs to get a lot sharper on cell phone usage while driving, but the cell phone companies don’t like it because they don’t want people to get of their cell phones. They want to make money.” The class starts and ends with a “self-evaluation.” Attendees are surprised at the outset at how much they have forgotten, and, at the conclusion, how much they have learned. “In my experience, the number #1 problem of se-
niors is that they have forgotten the rule about yielding the right of way to the right at intersections,” McAdams said, “They will say that someone turned in front of them, and I ask them which way, and whether they had their blinker on. Sometimes it turns out they didn’t have the right of way.” Another area where seniors are rusty is improper left turns, especially in two parallel left-turn lanes. “Sometimes, they’ll turn left, but instead of staying in their lane, they will drift into the other lane. They will tell me that someone honked at them, and I’ll ask, ‘Where were you situated?” McAdams said. Yet another issue with seniors is their decreasing ability to judge the speed of an oncoming car. “Sometimes, they won’t make it,” McAdams said. “Most of them don’t know that when you stop behind a school bus in Ohio, you only have to be 10 feet away, far enough for the back door of the school bus to open for the children to get out in case of an emergency,” she added. The class’ toughest topic, however, is when it is time to hang up the keys. “You have to do it with finesse, because no one wants to give up driving,” she said. “It’s independence to get in the car, and when you take that away...it’s a whole different place. AARP has hand-outs for that if attendees want them for their families.” If it sounds like a lot of information is offered in just four hours, it is. McAdams
and her husband have compacted into four hours a former eight-hour Senior Driving Refresher Course. “For four hours, it’s a really good thing. We keep it light and keep it moving so that people aren’t bored,” she said. Average attendance at the AARP-sponsored classes ranges from eight to about 25 people. “This month alone, because it’s Veterans Day month, we’re doing classes in Painesville, Chesterland, Middlefield. We have about 18 places we cover,” McAdams said. “We really don’t like to turn people down, so if we don’t have enough sign up, then we may postpone it.” People often come to class eager to talk about their driving experiences, but most of that is saved for after class. “We have to keep personal experiences to a minimum because we have so much to cover in just four hours,” McAdams said. Though marketed to seniors, the class is open to anyone with a driver’s license. “We recommend this for everyone,” McAdams said. “You can be 16 and forget how to drive because everyone forgets things.” Another plus for seniors is that the course certificate they receive at the end of class entitles them to an auto insurance premium discount. The certificate is good for three years. To sign up for the AARP Senior Driving course, contact Marilyn Telega, Seniors Together Director at the CHRC, 593-5273, ext. 311.
CHRC Wins Project Pride Business Award by MARTHA SOROHAN Gazette Newspapers CONNEAUT - Overflowing petunia-filled planters, fresh paint and new windows have helped earn The Conneaut Human Resources Center the Conneaut Rotary Club’s October Project Pride Business Award. The non-profit CHRC, at 327 Mill Street, is a “one-stop” shop of sorts as home of the city’s human services organizations, including the Conneaut Food Pantry, Seniors Together Program, Right Track After School Program, Conneaut Salvation Army, Ashtabula County Children’s Summer Food Program and Literacy Program, Women, Infants, Children (WIC) program, GED, Veterans’ Services, and site of meetings of the Railroad Retirement and Civil Service Boards. In addition, Mary’s Kitchen serves free lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. the last Saturday of each month, while, the Cleveland Food Bank’s Produce-toPeople Distribution is offered the first Monday of the month. In December, the CHRC is the site of the local HALO distribution center. The nominator for the award noted recent exterior improvements to the building, including painting and
Brady Blenman is Student of the Month
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Brady Blenman was recognized as Gateway Elementary School October Student of the Month by the Conneaut Area City Schools Board of Education on Oct. 16. Blenman’s teacher, Jen Shellhammer, described Blenman as an outstanding student with ‘stellar’ grades, a positive attitude, and an active participant who respects any student with whom he is paired, She added that he is creative and makes good choices. “I’m proud to have him in my class,” she said. Pictured at left are Blenman’s parents, Bruce and Kelly; and at right, Shellhammer (back) and Tammi Lewis, Chamber second vice president, who presented the award. The Student of the Month Award is sponsored by Conneaut Area Chamber of Commerce and Conneaut Teleophone.
Alumni Calendar CHS Class of ’64 Conneaut High School Class of 1964 will meet 10 a.m. Fri., Nov. 2, at Antonette’s, Erie Street. Guests welcome.
CHS Class of ’58 Conneaut High School Class of 1958 will meet for breakfast 9 a.m. Nov. 5 at Perkins Restaurant, Conneaut Plaza. Guests welcome.
Rowe High School ’53/54 Rowe High School Classes of 1953/54 will meet for breakfast 9 a.m. Nov. 6 and Nov. 20 at Perkins Restaurant, Conneaut Plaza. Guests welcome. Class breakfasts are held the first and third Mondays of each month.
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Conneaut Human Resources Center bookkeeper Diana Spencer (seated, left) and Executive Director Debbie Newcomb (right) proudly show the Project Pride sign presented to the CHRC last month by Conneaut Rotary Club members Joe Rogers, president; Glenda Lowe, president-elect, and Jeanette Speer, treasurer. new windows and blinds for the main hall in 2011 and new handicap-accessible exterior doors in 2012. Executive Director Deborah Newcomb noted improvements not visible from the street included a partial roof replacement in 2011 and a new heating and air conditioning unit in 2012. The work was made possible by grants from the Conneaut Foundation (roof and exterior doors) and the Ashtabula Foundation (win-
dows/blinds and the heating/ air conditioning unit). Hanson Insurance and the Port Conneaut Federal Credit Union helped with the 2011 painting project. All of the grants have helped turn the former grocery store into a center that serves the community’s needy. Not to be overlooked in the warm months are the lovely flowers that fill the wooden planter benches, lovingly tended by Marilyn Telega, Seniors Together Di-
rector, and Joanne Seavey, who heads the city’s Farmers’ Market. “Thank you for the recognition,” said Newcomb. “The staff was really pleased. They work hard.” Conneaut Rotary Club sponsors the monthly Project Pride Award to recognize efforts of home and business owners who maintain, improve or show pride in the care of their property. Nominations may be made through any Conneaut Rotary Club member.
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Despite the Spartans’ losing season, Conneaut High School students supported their team. Four shirtless students painted Spartan colors on their bare chests for the Oct. 19 final football game. They are Dylan Morici, with the "C," Kyle Sprinkle, "H," Mikey Teed, "S," and Sean O'Meara, "!." Unfortunately, the 2012 varsity football season ended without a victory.
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Scenes from Conneaut Tigers Go Undefeated “Buckeye Boo”
It has been a good season for the Conneaut Tigers in the CLYO “Galaxy League” for girls ages 8 to 10. They finished the season with a 12-0 record. Team members include (front row, left) Kathryne Ray, Lauren Ensman, Aimee DeWalt, Kathrine Joslin, Lydia Jerina, Claire Eaton, Jaydin Coy, Savannah Burns; and (second row, left) Coach Scott Carpenter, Anthony Nunes, Jacob Lower, Ethan Knight, Gary Ghiz, Chase Carpenter, Coach J.J. Eaton, Spencer Krause, Camden Richey. Not pictured are coaches Adam Lytle and Patrick Kirby.
by MARTHA SOROHAN Gazette Newspapers ASHTABULA TOWNSHIP - For the second year in a row, thousands of area residents celebrated Halloween by visiting the “Buckeye Boo,” a haunted house created in the former North Kingsville Elementary School to raise money for the Buckeye Band boosters. Headed up by Chip and Linda Laugen, the “Boo” committee included the Lilac and Howe families, Rob Newbold and Charles Sito. Work included building walls and a functioning vortex machine. Most of the rooms had a movie theme, including the Lilacs’ “Night of the Living Dead.” Open for three weekends in October, the “Boo” has been one of the Music Boosters’ most successful fundraisers.
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Using his artistic craft for the macabre to create the “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” room, the “Pyramid Head” room and the “Silent Hill Nurse’s Room,” Charles Sito of Ashtabula was the talented “Master of Gore” during the 2012 Buckeye Boo.
Thomas Howe and Andrew Gibson of Conneaut helped stalk the halls of the North Kingsville Elementary School, scaring anyone they found along the way.
Matt Crawford, of the Conneaut Tree Commission, accepts from the Ladies of the Lake Red Hat Society a $25 donation to the Outdoor Learning Center behind Conneaut Middle School, a trail Crawford designed and created and which opened last spring. Ladies of the Lake has contributed to other community causes, including the city’s Fireworks fund, the MS150, Good Shepherd Lutheran’s Family Center, and Dr. Al Hoffman’s sight project in Third World countries. “We do it quietly,” said Queen Mum Madelon PHOTO BY MARTHA SOROHAN Distelrath, in picture at right. Also pictured are (from left), Nyla Lindgren, Linda Michelini, Mary Jo Glenn, Mary Adams, Crawford and Judy Parlongo. Distelrath said they would like the donation to go for bat houses or butterfly habitats. The reason? “We’re batty, and we flit around,” she said.
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Evangelos Bibidakis, MD Surgeon Thursday, Nov. 15, 6 p.m. ACMC Fifth Floor Solarium Tyler Dufour played the part of the Doctor’s temperamental pet zombie during the 2012 Buckeye Boo.
t When do I need surgery for a hernia? t Is surgery the only option for gallbladder problems? t Does the lump in my breast mean I need surgery? t What is minimally invasive surgery? Join Ashtabula County Medical Center Surgeon Evangelos Bibidakis, MD, as he provides answers to these questions and discusses other surgical issues. The $15 cost includes everything — chicken, vegetables, pasta, fresh fruit and a beverage. Reservations and advance payment are required, so reserve your spot by Nov. 1. Visit www.acmchealth.org and click “Sign Up for Event.” You can also register by calling (440) 997-6555. Submit your questions in advance by going to www.acmchealth.org and clicking on the Dinner with a Doc calendar listing.
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CCCA Craft Fair Nov. 2-3; American Legion Craft Fair Nov. 4 Tickets are still available for the drawing at $1 apiece. Other items for sale at CONNEAUT - With a the fair include jewelry, little bit of luck, you may stained glass, hand-painted complete your Christmas ornaments, American girl shopping this weekend with- clothes, and much more. Admission is $3, with $2 out ever leaving town. The Conneaut Commu- seniors. Children are free. The Conneaut Community Center for the Arts’ annual “Holiday Craft Fair” nity Center for the Arts is gets underway Friday af- located at 1025 Buffalo ternoon at 5 p.m., and runs Street. The American Legion Lathrough Saturday at 5 p.m., offering three floors of dies’ Auxiliary will host its crafters plus a Perch Din- Craft Fair noon to 4 p.m. ner 5 to 7 p.m. Friday Sunday at the Legion, 272 evening and a hot lunch Broad Street. Advertised as a show from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on with crafters and vendors of Saturday. The Perch dinner is $10 all shapes and sizes, the eat in or take out. Saturday’s show will feature handlunch is described as a “fully- made Christmas ornaments by Conneaut artist Bill stocked lunch counter.” Each year, the raffle of a Dalton. Admission is $2, or $1 hand-made quilt is held at 4 p.m., an hour before the craft with a non-perishable food fair closes. This year’s quilt item for the Conneaut Food is queen-size, with soft earth Pantry. Refreshments will be available for purchase. tones.
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Kingsville Fire Department Selling House Number Signs by MARTHA SOROHAN Gazette Newspapers
CONNEAUT - Most homeowners underestimate the importance of having legible, reflective house numbers on or in front of their homes. For about the past six months, the Kingsville Volunteer Fire Department has been selling house number signs to fill that need. Kingsville Fire Department Captain Rob Ocasio said that his department had sold the highly reflective signs many years ago, and last spring decided revive the program. “There’s a real need,” he said. “It’s very helpful for the police and fire department if PHOTO BY MARTHA SOROHAN CCCA staff member Amanda Latva poses with the 2012 they are trying to find people quilt being raffled at 4 p.m. Nov. 3 during the CCCA’s in the middle of the night, Holiday Craft Fair. Raffle tickets are $1. Fair hours are 5 especially in rural areas where houses are far back to 9 Nov. 2 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 3. from the road. When it’s dark, we can’t tell if a house is gray, blue, green or what.” Ocasio said the 18-by-sixinch signs are the same industrial/commercial grade used by the State of Ohio and last up to 30 years. The signs, which can be made horizontal or vertical, have a green background and white numbers. The four-inch-high numbers may be put on one or both sides. “People who put them on their houses put the numbers on one side, but people who hang them on their mailbox poles put the numbers on both sides,” Ocasio said. One-sided signs sell for 2-yr plan with data required $18 and two-sided for $22.
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Apple Butter Time by Joyce Shellhammer ASHTABULA TOWNSHIP - October 20, 2012, had been on the calendar of the entire Shellhammer family for four years. In October, 2008, the family made plans to gather at the farm on Route 20 in Ashtabula Township where four generations had made their home. It would also mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of Paul E. Shellhammer Sr. The farm is now owned by his grandson, Paul E. Shellhammer III. The making of apple butter was a tradition brought from “the old country” of the Pennsylvania Dutch Shellhammer family back in 1924. Eight bushels of Rhode Island Greening apples are peeled and cored by thirty-seven family members on Friday evening. This year, family members attended from Gahanna, Akron, Ashtabula, and Conneaut, as well as Nevada, Washington State, and Los Angeles, California. Little did we anticipate that this year, after airline tickets had been purchased
early on, there would be a great shortage of apples in the area. The apples that were procured were not of the best quality and had to be supplemented with Northern Spies and Spy Golds. Still, the peeling continued on antique peelers patented in 1878. Generations worked together, teaching young ones the skill, while everyone visited and shared stories of earlier times. Saturday morning at 5:30 a.m., the fire was built outside and the 20-gallon copper kettle was put in its place. Small batches of apples were placed in the kettle to begin cooking. Throughout the day, family members took turns constantly stirring the kettle, being ever so careful not to let the apples burn. To help with this process, pennies were placed in the kettle. One of them was contributed by Scott Shellhammer of Los Angeles. He brought a 1912 penny to symbolize 100 years since Grandpa was born. Seventy-five pounds of sugar are added when all the chunks of apples have dis-
solved. Near the end of the process the secret spices are added by Mary Shellhammer Runyan, daughter of Paul, at just the correct moment. Testing continues to see the butter is of the right consistency to take off the fire. When Paul II gives the O.K., the butter is lifted and runners prepare to carry crocks of the hot apple lava up the hill to the farm house where others are waiting to fill the jars. During the long afternoon of stirring, waiting, testing, the little ones are entertained by making apple cider. They throw the apples in the grinder and see the juice appear at the end of the process. The process requires lots of planning, patience and cooperation. Eating foods from recipes of grandmas and great-grandmas are tasted and savored again. It is a weekend filled with cousins becoming re-acquainted while they share the legacy passed on to them as they teach the younger ones the importance of being a part of something bigger..... the bond of family.
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Chloe Shellhammer, 3, of Los Angeles, and her cousin, Madilyn Shellhammer, 3, of Auburn, Wash., came to the family farm last month in Ashtabula Township for the family’s weekend of apple-butter making. Here they help make apple cider in a cider press.
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Stand Up for Our Country, Our Families, Our Veterans, Our Seniors & Our Kids
Paul Groah Wins VOTE DEMOCRATIC Woodlands 5K & VOTE EARLY
by MARTHA SOROHAN Gazette Newspapers
NORTH KINGSVILLE The 35-degree early morning temperatures were no deterrent for Pennsylvanian Paul Groah, who ran through neighborhood streets and the North Kingsville woods — as the sun broke through — in 19:42 to become the first winner of the North Kingsville Woodlands & Wetlands Preservation 5K Run/Walk. The Oct. 13 race was a benefit for the North Kingsville Woodlands & Wetlands Preservation. Groah, the fastest in the male 35-39 age group, and Ami Bennett, fastest at 25.29 in the female 35-to-39 year age group, were among 44 runners and walkers who participated in the inaugural event, which started at the parking lot of the North Kingsville Presbyterian Church adjacent to the woods. “The church yard was full of people,” said Bev Santee, who helped race organizer Julie Simmons. Every runner and walker received a medal medallion with a green tree as well as a dark gray T-shirt with “Woodland 5K 2012” printed in lime green, designed and made by Ringer Screen Print in North Kingsville. Each first, second and third place winner received a cherry wood medallion which came from a rare tree that had to be removed from the Woodlands path for safety reasons. Other community groups stepped forward to show support for the run, includ-
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Top female and male runners in the North Kingsville Woodlands and Wetlands Preservation 5K Run on Oct. 13 were Ami Bennett and Paul Groah. ing Giant Eagle, which donated bananas, and the North Kingsville Volunteer Fire Department, which donated water. Signs for the woods and the race banner were designed and donated by “Here’s Your Sign,” also of North Kingsville. “We are very, very thankful to Julie. The Woodlands 5K was her idea, and we
Here are first-place winners and times in their respective age groups: Ages 9 and under 10-14 Male 15-19 Female 20-24 Male 20-24 Female 25-29 Male 25-29 Female
30-34 Male 35-39 Male 35-39 Female
40-44 Male 40-44 Female
45-49 Female 50-54 Female 55-59 Male 55-59 Female 60-64 Female
Michael Miklacic 44.22 Jager Engelmann 31.18 Crystal Boland 34.43 Tyler Infield 32.21 Megan Zezzo 38.21 Paul Infield 27.42 1st Erin Tennant 25.55 2nd Natalie Breedlove 30.40 3rd Christin Infield 35.30 Sebastian Ornelas 23.37 Paul Groah 19.42 1st Amy Bennett 25.29 2nd Jacklyn Krysa 26.47 3rd Wendy Minarik 30.03 1st Ken Noble 30.50 2nd Dan Zezzo 38.51 1st Jeanette Maldonado 26.42 2nd Chrissy Vendetti 29.33 3rd Alesia Palmer 31.33 1st Mary Hamilton 25.48 2nd Karen Swan 34.57 1st Tracy West 38.29 1st Bill Tobias 31.54 1st Vicky Kellhofer 32.04 1st Pat Douglas (time not available) 2nd Peggy Tuttle (time not available) 3rd Kathy Wright 45.09
heard positive comments from the racers and many of them do this professionally,” Santee said. “They felt the trails were marked well. Having many volunteers was a plus.” “They all seemed to have a great time and said that it was nice running through the woods and would be back next year,” Simmons said. “They also commented on how it was a nice run. Our goal was to make it as safe as we could.” Santee, who called her first 5K “a learning experience,” said that next year, organizers will attempt to route runners through more of the woods to keep them off Route 20. A bridge which has been donated and will go up next spring to permit the crossing of the creek will make that possible. Simmons said the race will start an hour later, at 9:30 a.m., next year. “A big thank-you to our sponsors, neighbors, friends, family and committee members who worked so hard to save the woods. But we could not have done this without the North Kingsville Presbyterian Church,” Santee said. The North Kingsville Woodland & Wetlands Preservation was formed last year to save a 24-acre woods from timbering and other development. Money raised from the run will help pay off loans that saved the woods. A timberer agreed to leave the woods intact as long as he was paid their equivalent value. Other 5K sponsors included Furniture Towne, Ducro Funeral Services & Pet Creamatory, Santee Racing, All Pro-Transport Inc., Peet Roofing, CBC Construction, Kelly Summers Photograpy, Zezzo Family, and Copy World.
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GSLC Youth Celebrate Reformation Sunday In Canton
Church Sign of the Week: “God loves you. He always has. He always will.” -- First Baptist Church
Religious Briefs Contemporary worship is 8:30 a.m. and traditional worship 11 a.m. Nov. 4 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Grove Street at Lake Road. Bible study is 6 p.m. Wednesdays, led by the Rev. Frank Gore, pastor. Greeters at 11 a.m. worship Nov. 4 at First Baptist Church, 370 State St., are Nancy Batchelor, Payton Walker and Donna Wiser. At 9:30 a.m. worship Nov. 4 at Monroe United Methodist Church, pastor Samara Jenkins will preach. Sunday school for children and adults 10:45 a.m.
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Seventh- and eighth-grade students in Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Confirmation Class traveled to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Canton on Sunday to attend the Lutheran/Catholic Covenant Celebration Worship on Reformation Sunday. On Oct. 31, 1517, Dr. Martin Luther, a Roman Catholic monk, nailed 95 theses to the door of Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany, objecting to Roman Catholic sale of indulgences, among others. It marked the start of the Protestant Reformation. Nearly 500 years later, on Oct. 29, 2000, the Roman Catholic and Lutheran Churches signed a covenant celebrating the similarities rather than differences between the faiths. Youth who attended Sunday’s service as part of their Christian education are (from left) Sierra Brink, the Rev. Franklin J. Gore, pastor, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church; Courtney Coe, Hannah Farr, Bishop George V Murry, S.J., of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Youngstown, Confirmation teacher Mike Malys, Bishop Elizabeth Eaton of the Northeast Ohio Synod of the Elvangelical Lutheran Church in America, Marcus Rainey, Jaela Dragon, Jennifer Gallagher, Aaron Reed and Jake Kehoe. Not pictured is Confirmation teacher Scott Racut.
NKPC Election Day Turkey Dinner Is 60+ Years Old by MARTHA SOROHAN Gazette Newspapers NORTH KINGSVILLE North Kingsville Presbyterian Church’s annual Election Day Turkey Dinner dates back to World War II — well before there was such a thing as early voting. “The congregation thought Election Day was a convenient time for a dinner because people would be getting out to vote,” said Joan Laird, one of the dinner’s main organizers. “Of course, the church was the hub of the community back then, but it remains a popular fundraiser for us.” Popular is an understatement. Each year, between 300 and 400 people make res-
ervations for the turkeywith-all-the-trimmings dinner, served in three 45minute servings in Fellowship Hall. This year’s dinner will be served at 5, 5:45 and 6:30 p.m. Nov. 6. The church is located at 6546 Church Street, at the corner of Maple Street. With the new wheelchair lift-style elevator installed at the church earlier this year, the dining room up one flight of stairs is handicapped-accessible. Carry-out is 4:30 to 7 p.m. Dinner preparations by church members start well in advance. Cooking of the turkeys is done the day before. Other preparations include cleaning green beans, peeling potatoes, and setting tables
with real dishes and stainless utensils. Plastic has never been an option. On Election Day, volunteers who have not voted early visit the polls, then head straight for the church kitchen to prepare squash, green beans, mashed potatoes, dressing, cranberries, and the traditional apple salad. Women of the congregation donate homemade pies in all varieties. “We always have pumpkin, apple, berry pies, lemon meringue, and our famous mince pie,” said Laird. In addition to”real” table service, diners are served at tables decorated for the season.
Reservations are strongly encouraged, but walk-ins are not turned away. “We will take people who walk in without a reservation, but with reservations, people know when they will be eating,” Laird said. The efforts make for three or four days of hard work, but a lot of fun. Even the cleanup goes smoothly. Workers are out by 8 p.m. “It’s great fellowship,” Laird says. Dinners are $10 adults, $4 children 6 to 12, and free for children 5 and under. To reserve a seat at the Election Day Turkey Dinner, call North Kingsville Presbyterian Church at 224-1491. Tickets are also available at the door.
South Ridge Baptist Church 44th Missionary Conference Underway by MARTHA SOROHAN Gazette Newspapers CONNEAUT - South Ridge Baptist Church takes literally Jesus’ words, “Go ye into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature” (Mark 16:15), as well as the words of St. Paul, who wrote in Romans 4:20, “Where sin abounded, grace did much more abound.” For the 44th year, the congregation is hosting a Faith Promise Missionary Conference, “Abounding Grace,” with nine presenters from regional, national and international mission groups. “Missions are an important part of our church life,” said Dr. Roger Hogle, South Ridge pastor. “We believe in and preach missions and live missions. This is a highlight of our church life.” The official dates of the conference are Oct. 31 through Nov. 4, but missionaries will speak at South Ridge evening worship on Nov. 11 and 18. The program concludes Tuesday, Dec. 4, with a “candy wrap” party to
Radio Network Evangelism. Conneaut’s WGOJ-FM, serving Northeast Ohio, Northwestern Pennsylvania and southern Ontario, will carry broadcasts of the sessions as well. The missionaries will participate in two Sunday services Nov. 4. On Nov. 1 and 2, they will speak at 9:30 a.m. Coffee The Rev. Norman Aabye Hour to South Ridge Chrisprepare sweets to be sent to tian Academy junior and seHaitian missionaries Kathy nior high school students in the church Fellowship Hall, Gouker and Alice Wise. Missionaries speaking on with Elementary Missions the South Ridge campus this and DVD testimony time. At week include Norman and special 7 p.m. evening serPricislla Aabye, Nursing vices Nov. 1 and 2 at South Home Ministry, Northwest- Ridge Baptist Church, they ern Pennsylvania/ North- will share field experiences, eastern Ohio; Terry and Jan blessings, trials, and mesHamilton, Rex and Shelly sages from the Word of God. On Saturday, Nov. 3, from Sparklin of Lighthouse Legal Ministries; Sam & 7 to 9 p.m., missionaries will Joanne Bullers, retired, and enjoy games and a hot dog Richard and Linda Snook, roast with youth and collegeMissionary Flights Interna- age young people during tional, Haiti/Dominican Re- “Youth/College Time.” On Nov. 4, missionaries will public West Indies; Bob DeWitt, Mynamar (Burma); speak to Sunday School Mary Hines, Source of Light classes and participate in Ministries; Paul & Sue Par- morning and evening worship. The Missionary Confersons, EBAC - Haiti; Cody & Laura Joy Stinson, Baptist ence will continue with
Stinson speaking 6 p.m. Nov. 11 worship at South Ridge Baptist Church and Sparklin speaking 6 p.m. worship Nov. 18. WGOJ-FM Christian radio, a missionary outreach of South Ridge Baptist Church, will host the annual Shar-a-thon Nov. 8, 9 and 10 to raise funds to broadcast the “Wonderful Grace Of Jesus” throughout this area. The Shar-A-Thon includes a Spaghetti Supper 4 to 7 p.m. Nov. 9, followed by Family Hour, in the South Ridge Christian Academy gymnasium. Tickets are $7 adults and $4 children 9 and under. The missionary conference wraps up with the South Ridge Baptist Church annual Haiti Candy Wrap and Chili Supper 6 p.m. Dec. 4. This project supports Gouker and Wise, who have been working with Haitian orphans for over 30 years. The public is invited to all meetings, including 10 a.m. Sunday school, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday worship at South Ridge Baptist Church, 924 Center Road.
At 11 a.m. worship Nov. 4 at First Congregational United Church of Christ, Main & Buffalo Streets, the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper will be observed. Greeters are Carl, Amy, Sydnee and Glenn Hall. Pastor Joyce Shellhammer will speak on, “How Much Do You Trust?” based on Malachi 3:8-10. The choir will sing “ A Time for All Things,” accompanied by Jacob Crislip. Organist is Harry Casey. An offering will be taken for the Conneaut Food Pantry. The church family will have its annual Thanksgiving Dinner following worship. The Rev. Jan Walsh, pastor, will preach on “The Art of Growing Old,” based on II Corinthians 4:16-18 at 9 a.m. contemporary and 11 a.m. traditional worship Nov. 4 at New Leaf United Methodist Church, 283 Buffalo Street. Rebecca Levering will direct the Adult Choir in “Finally Home.” Free brunch served between services. Friday Night Live! worship is 6 to 6:45 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Bible study on Genesis 6 p.m. Wednesdays. The “Prayer for Progress” group meets 10 a.m. Saturdays at the Gateway Avenue site of the future home of New Leaf. Family Fellowship Foursquare Gospel Church, 641 Mill St., hosts Teen Nights 6 p.m. Fridays with free food, games, activities. All welcome.
Church Meals New Leaf United Methodist Church, 283 Buffalo Street, serves free Friday dinners 5 to 6 p.m. Menu Nov. 2 is roast pork, gravy and bow tie pasta. Nov. 9 menu is creamed chicken and bow tie pasta. Meals include veggies, roll & butter, dessert and beverage. Free Thanksgiving Day turkey dinner noon to 2 p.m. No Friday night dinner Nov. 23. All-You-Can-Eat Hot Breakfast Buffet is 8:30 to 11 a.m. Nov. 4 at Cabrini Hall, 744 Mill Street. Menu includes eggs, bacon, sausage patties/ links, sausage gravy & biscuits, pancakes, fruit, beverage. Adults $6. Children under 6 free. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council #627. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Grove Street at Lake Road, will have “Soup to Go” Nov. 4. Pick up soup 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Amish pie sale continues. Order apple, cherry, pumpkin or peanut butter cream for $10. Pick up Nov. 21. (440) 599-8908. Family Fellowship Foursquare Gospel Church, 641 Mill St., serves free supper 5 p.m. Wednesdays. Menu Nov. 7 is pancakes, sausage, orange juice, coffee. Donations urgently needed. Kingsville Presbyterian Soup Lunch 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 9 with Vegetable beef or chicken noodle soup, plus homemade desserts. Donation. 3049 W. Main Road (Route 84). Spaghetti Supper, 4 to 7 p.m. Nov. 9, South Ridge Christian Academy, 924 Center Road. Adults $7, Children 9 and younger, $4. Free Community Men’s Prayer Breakfast is 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Nov. 10 at New Leaf United Methodist Church, 283 Buffalo Street. Bunky Jordan of Andover will talk about his mission trip to Liberia, Part II. All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Nov. 11 at St. Andrew Church, 3700 Route 193, Sheffield. Pancakes, scrambled eggs, ham, sausage, sausage gravy & biscuits, toast, juice, coffee. Adults $6, seniors, $5, ages 5-12, $3. Take-out available. Amboy United Methodist Church A.U.C.E. Soup Lunch is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 14. Beef vegetable barley or chili, with breads, crackers, dessert and beverage. Donation only.
Monroe United Methodist Free Dinner Nov. 8 Monroe United Methodist Church, 4302 Center Road (Route 7) will host a free spaghetti dinner, along with a bake sale and winter clothing give-away for Monroe Township residents, starting 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8. All are welcome.
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SANDY High winds also toppled trees on Monroe, Broad and Liberty Streets in the city, Sanford said. Before darkness fell, and before the storm intensified late Monday afternoon, many residents headed to the beach to watch spectacular 20 to 25-foot waves spilling over the breakwall west of the sand bar. Wind from the storm that had been churning up the East Coast all weekend, and which made landfall south of
SHORES The property owners have been invited to the meeting to hear about and view the plans and to voice questions or concerns. They may also submit questions or concerns via e-mail to “conneauthz@conneautoh.org.” Applying for the Planned Unit Development District (PUD) are James Farmakis, property owner; and developers Vincent Rose and Thomas Fix. They will submit a preliminary development plan for consideration by the Planning Commission. The PUD application would be required for the housing development to proceed because the property is zoned R-2, Urban Residential. Originally, the development would have required a zoning change from R-2 to R4, multi-family, but City Manager Timothy Eggleston recommended a PUD, which ensures that the property could not be rezoned for another use in the future. A proposed development plan was distributed to Planning Commission members Oct. 9 meeting, four months after The Planning Commission learned that BuildWorks proposes two
STREETS project needs to be engineered due to the scope of the project.” • Curb on Mill Street was done with levy funding. “This is false. The curb was installed using our formula funding that the city receives each year.” • The ballot language has a clause which states “not limited to.” What does this mean? “The wording is used because one cannot write language otherwise that would cover every problem that could arise when maintaining a street/road. It is standard language commonly used to catch items that may have been missed. In the opinion of the Conneaut Law Director, the Ohio Revised Code dictates the purpose of the funding and how it can be spent. This is why funding raised by the levy cannot be used to purchase street signs, replace street lights, or purchase or fix equipment. Labor will not be used to off-set labor related to city employees or administration.” • What guarantee do property owners south of I-90 have that the funds will be spent on maintaining their roads? “Council and the administration have stated publicly that 20 to 25 percent of the funding will be spent on maintenance and hard-surfacing of those
From page 1A Atlantic City, N.J., on Monday, picked up late Monday afternoon following a wet and miserable weekend caused by another cold front coming into the area ahead of the hurricane. After dark Monday evening, the situation grew worse. “The call volume really picked up and stayed up until midnight or 1 a.m.,” Sanford said. “But we didn’t know how bad the damage was going to be, really, un-
From page 1A developments on the 75 acres, which closed as a golf course in 2004. The first development is unattached, single-family cottage-style residences, geared to “snowbirds.” A second development built off Whitney Road, with one entrance and a cul-desac, would be marketed to elderly people who no longer want to maintain their own properties, and would be part of a homeowners’ association. Surrounded by green space, the buildings would not exceed two or three stories, and a club house would be built in the area. The public hearing was to have taken place in Council Chambers, but because of the Veterans Day holiday observance on Nov. 12, City Council is expected to move its regular monthly meeting to 7 p.m. Nov. 13. Planning Commission Chair Kathy Fuller said another meeting site will be announced. A preliminary plan of the proposed development may be viewed on the third floor of City Hall, 294 Main St., by the entrance to Council Chambers, during regular hours 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
From page 1A roads.” • How will non-property owners pay their share? “When you pay rent to your landlord, you are paying for the property tax. It is included in your rent. As the landlords’ expenses increase, so does your rent. If the question is related to those with non-profit status, they do not pay property taxes unless they own their own homes or the home they live in is otherwise exempt from the non-profit status.” • Why ten years? Ten years was chosen because there are 105 miles of roads and streets in Conneaut, which is 27 square miles in area. Ten years will help balance out the inevitable increase in material costs.” • What will it cost the average property owner? “The average home in Conneaut is valued between $80,000 and $90,000. This equates into a monthly property tax increase of $4 to $5 if you don’t have a homestead exemption. If you have a homestead exemption, the levy will add $3 to $4 a month, based on the $85,000 home.” • What will happen if the levy does not pass? Due to the reduction and elimination of various state funding sources starting next year, the city will have no funding available to fix streets or roads.
til people woke up Tuesday to discover the downed wires.” Sanford said none of the calls Monday night was firerelated. All off-duty officers were called along with volunteers at Station 3. Power outages from Monday night’s high winds were scattered throughout the city, including the 400 block of Broad Street, Hatches Corners Road, Gateway Avenue, Rockwell Street, and in the area of Middle Road and Bell Street, where a transformer exploded after the falling tree brought down power lines on E. Main Road. Many of the homes were still without power Tuesday evening, at press time. The city closed off access to the beach on Tuesday due to the high waves. Conneaut Area City Schools cancelled Tuesday’s classes around 10 p.m. Monday. Schools throughout
northeast Ohio and western Pennsylvania were closed Tuesday due to treacherous driving and weather conditions and downed trees and power lines. By midday Tuesday, the NWS reported that the storm had dumped 3.39 inches of rain on Ashtabula County. Rain was to linger through Thursday, for the seventh day in a row, according to the National Weather Service. Compared to pictures of the storm damage on the East Coast, including heavy snowfall in West Virginia and part of southern Ohio, however, Conneaut was very lucky. Sanford said that, in his opinion, the storm did not rank among Conneaut’s worst. “Ice storms and other sePHOTO BY MARTHA SOROHAN vere windstorms have been A large tree fell into the front yard of a home at Liberty worse, and this isn’t as bad and Buffalo Streets on Monday night, narrowly missing as a tornado,” he said. the house.
Top 10 Reasons to Vote YES! for ISSUE #13 Property Tax Street Levy Improvement Program • In 2006, 1 mile of road cost approximately $26,000 • Today, that same mile of road costs approximately $71,000 • Cost to the average homeowner (no Homestead) $5.00 a month • Cost to the average homeowner (with Homestead) $4.00 a month • LESS than the cost of a front-end alignment $75.00 • LESS than the cost of 1 new tire $89.00 • New streets improve the overall appearance of our City • Reduces maintenance cost to your City equipment • Wage earners may save on income tax • Property tax is deductible off your income tax
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Thomas Rosipko Cited in One-Car Crash by MARTHA SOROHAN Gazette Newspapers
rived to find a green Ford Ranger facing northwest in the front yard at 701 Lake CONNEAUT - Thomas Rd. The vehicle was in close Rosipko was cited for failure to control and OVI following proximity to a utility pole, a motor vehicle accident, and appeared to have suswith injuries, at 6:04 p.m. tained severe damage to the passenger side. Oct. 28. In the passenger’s seat According to police reports, officers were dis- was Tom Hall. Hall told ofpatched to Lake Road, near ficers that he was fine, but Angela Drive, where they ar- that the driver, Thomas
ESHS The first is an old-fashioned Community Bonfire and Pep Rally 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Nov. 1 behind the school at 2428 Blake Road, featuring the team and the ESHS Marching Band. In case of inclement weather, the pep rally moves into the gymnasium. At 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 2, Buckeye Local Schools third through eighth graders will be bused to Edgewood for a pep rally in the gymnasium. A third pep rally, for high school students, will take place at 2 p.m. Nov. 2, “Red” Day at the high school. The big send-off procession is set for 5 p.m. Friday. Organizers are hoping to fill at least two Spirit Buses with students, parents and fans. Many will be wearing red T-shirts sold for the occasion. Orders were due Oct. 31. Four buses will take the Warrior Marching Band band down to Brookfield, and the football team will travel by chartered coach. The caravan of buses is to leave Edgewood Senior High School by escort to the highway. Those who cannot travel to the game are encouraged to come to the send-off and join the procession to the highway to wish the players well. Not to be missed in all the excitement is the recognition of sophomore Chris Lemay, a qualifier in the Ohio High
Rosipko, needed attention. Officers observed Rosipko in the driver’s seat. He appeared to be disoriented, and a blanket was wrapped around him, apparently given him by one of numerous individuals in the area. When asked if he was hurt, he said he was not sure. While providing his name, officers detected the odor of alcoholic beverages from inside the vehicle. EMS units arrived and From page 1A tended to Hall and Rosipko, School Athletic Association securing Rosipko with a state track meet. He will run neck brace, before extracting at 11:45 a.m. Saturday, Nov. him from the vehicle. Hall 3, in Hebron. Lemay will be recognized at this week’s pep rallies. Though Edgewood faces tough competition Friday night, fans are certain they are capable of a victory. by MARTHA SOROHAN “We may not have the Gazette Newspapers same record as Brookfield, but we are good enough to CONNEAUT - Kelly have been chosen to get Reichert was arrested on there,” said Kathy Pape, Broad Street for aggravated ESHS award-winning disorderly conduct on Oct. cheerleading advisor. “Even 26. though we lost, we scored According to police reagainst Brookfield when we ports, officers responded to played them this season and a disturbance at 660 Broad we played a good game. We Street at 5:55 p.m. They arwill be trying our hardest.” rived to find Reichert standTickets for Friday ing in the driveway, yelling evening’s historic game, $7 at a female in a van. He was in advance, are being sold angered about being denied from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 1 visitation with his children. and 2, and during the Nov. 1 While speaking with pep rally 7:30 to 9:30 p.m at Reichert, officers had to tell Edgewood Senior High him several times to calm School. During the school down and quit swearing. At day, ticket-purchasers are one point, Reichert became asked to park in the circular upset and punched the side driveway in front of the of his truck, denting it. He school and enter through the was advised that he would front door. be cited if he continued his Spirit Bus tickets are $3 behavior. for students and adults and The officer began explainavailable through Athletic ing to Reichert the process Director Steve Kray at (440) of how to obtain visitation 998-1413 or with his child. When steve.kray@neomin.org. Reichert responded by Game tickets are also shouting an obscenity, officavailable at the gate for $9. ers told him that he would Brookfield High School is be cited for disorderly conlocated at 900 Judson Road, duct. He was escorted to the Masury, Ohio 44438. cruiser, placed in the back,
then walked out of the car by himself. Rosipko was transported to UH-Conneaut Medical Center for evaluation. An officer followed, and at the hospital, Rosipko advised that he had been operating Hall’s vehicle eastbound on Lake Road and lost control west of 701 Lake. He stated that the vehicle just “washed out.” When asked if he had been consuming alcoholic beverages prior to the crash, he stated that he had “a little.” After a blood sample was drawn, Rosipko was cited.
Intoxicated Man Causes Problems at Washington & Main Streets
advised that Monroe had five active arrest warrants through Conneaut Municipal CONNEAUT - Marcus Court and one through Monroe was arrested for in- Ashtabula County Court. When the officer asked toxication after he began yelling and causing problems at where Monroe had been drinkWashington & Main Streets ing, he replied in obsceneladen speech, “I am drunk and on Oct. 25. According to police reports, have been drinking here.” Placed under arrest, he police were dispatched to the downtown gazebo at 5:19 p.m. told the officer escorting him due to an intoxicated male. to his patrol car, using more Officers went to the scene and obscenities, that the officer recognized Monroe, who was was making him mad and he yelling at several males walk- was going to physically asing by. As officers proceeded sault him. When told to calm to his location, Monroe fell down, he said, “No,” and added an obscenity. onto the gazebo railing. He was patted down, They spoke with him and detected a strong odor of an placed in the rear of the paalcoholic beverage emanating trol car and transported to from his breath and person. jail. There, a portable breath His eyes were blood shot and test showed a reading of .277 watery and he slurred his per cent of alcohol per 210 liand issued the citation, speech. Monroe was unable ters of breath. Monroe realong with a court date and to stand on his own without mained uncooperative during the booking process and was holding onto the railing. time. After radioing the informa- eventually placed into the Reichert apologized for his behavior and said that he tion to Dispatch, officers were detox cell. was going to get into his truck and leave. But upon entering his truck, he yelled another obscenity, addressed to the female, and officers advised him that he was under arrest for aggravated disorderly conduct. chor bar at 2:38 a.m. Oct. 26. by MARTHA SOROHAN He was transported to the Gazette Newspapers According to police reports, a police station while another large fight was reported near officer inventoried the veCONNEAUT - Six people Harbor Street and Park Avenue. hicle. It was eventually were injured during a large Upon arrival, officers saw towed by Mac’s Towing. fight outside the Golden An- a man being detained by another man in the Golden Anchor parking lot. Numerous witnesses advised that three men, Christian Rodriguez, vised, Trimper became arby MARTHA SOROHAN Christopher Brazil, and a gumentative, and as she Gazette Newspapers third, who was unidentified, argued, officers detected struck several patrons with CONNEAUT - Diana the odor of an alcoholic beer bottles. Trimper was arrested on beverage emitting from Two women were stabbed charges of DUI after a traf- her breath and person. with broken beer bottles, and Field Sobriety tests fic stop on Oct. 25. suffered non-life threatening According to police re- were administered, and injuries to their chests. ports, Trimper was spotted Trimper was notified that Four men were struck with driving erratically in the she was unfit to be operthe bottles. Three required Dean Avenue/Sandusky ating a motor vehicle due medical attention. to alcohol impairment. Street area at 2:06 a.m. Rodriguez and Brazil were She was transported to She was found to be drivarrested on several counts of ing under an FRA (no insur- jail, where a breath test verifelonious assault. The third ance) suspension. When ad- fied her impaired condition. man fled the area. by MARTHA SOROHAN Gazette Newspapers
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GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • WEEK OF WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2012 • 18A
Lower Buckeye Grey defeats Lower Conneaut Blue BY BYRON C. WESSELL Gazette Newspapers
be forced to punt the ball away. The Buckeye Lower CONNEAUT – The Grey kept things going on Conneaut Lower Blue the ground as Chris Jones, Walker and hosted the Edgewood Bisby, Lower Grey in a consolation Anservitz all had runs. playoff game in the Free- Zach Van Damn picked up way Youth Football League a tackle for loss for Conneaut, but Bisby evenon Saturday, Oct. 27. The Lower Buckeye tually picked up a first Grey started with the ball down on another run. Chris first and used runs by Jones would cap the drive Willie Walker and Chris with his first touchdown of Jones to score the first the game with a 3-yard run, touchdown of the game. making it 20-7. The extra Walker ran for 35 yards on point was run in by Bisby, the first play from scrim- making it 21-7 going into mage. Chris Jones picked halftime. After short gains by up eight yards and Jonah Anservitz picked up the Jake Sabo and Kevin Buckeyes second first down Henderson the Conneaut of the game. Chris Jones drive stalled due to a tackle ran for ten more yards and for loss by Walker. Zach Rice then took over Willie Walker capped the drive with a six-yard touch- on defense for Conneaut down. The extra point was with a tackle for loss and a ran in by Jones for a 7-0 fumble recovery on back-toback plays. Buckeye lead. Chris Jones and Zach Conneaut responded behind runs by Jacob Sabo, Furman combined for a Jake Slayton, Kevin sack for the Buckeye Lower Henderson and Joey Grey to force a fourth down Merlene. Jake Slatyon had situation. Anservitz picked runs of 15-yards, ten yards up another tackle for loss to and a 33-yard touchdown. create a turnover on downs. The Conneaut squad The extra point by Merline had some hope left in the tied the game at 7-7. The Buckeye Lower game after an interception Grey kept the pressure on by Jake Slayton. Slayton then picked up by scoring on their next drive. Brian Bisby picked gains of 12-yards, 20-yards up a first down for the and 23-yards to spark life Lower Grey after a five- into the Lower Blue. Jake yard run by Walker. Chris Sabo capped the drive with Jones then picked up the a touchdown, making it 21big yardage on the drive 13. Kevin Henderson added with a 38-yard run. Jonah the extra point on a short Anservitz capped the drive run to cut the lead to 21-14. with a 17-yard touchdown. The Lower Grey drove to The extra point by Willie the other side of the field behind several nice runs by Walker made it 14-7. Chris Jones had a pair Austin Jury as they ran out of tackles for losses on the clock to win the game. The Lower Conneaut Conneaut’s next drive. Merlene got back eight Blue team consists of: yards, but Conneaut would Zachary VanDam, Cody Sayre, Jake Slayton, Robby Beals, Jacob Sabo, J o e y Merlene, N a t h a n K o s t o n , M o s e s Schwartz, G u n n a r Schwartz, Zach Rice, Jesse King, D o n n i e Drew, Trent Eaton, Aiden Davison, N i c k Osborne, K e v i n Henderson and Daniel Henderson. T h e Lower Buckeye Grey team consists of: Peyton Williams, Justin Jury, Cam Lee, Austin Jury, Kenny Young, Kyle Biller, Zach Furman, A u s t i n Clark, Kyle Baker, Tyler M o r t o n , Jared Biller, Blake Long, W i l l i e Wa l k e r, Brian Bisby, Joey Merlene gets up for Conneaut Lower Chris Jones, Blue after a first down run against the Lower and Jonah Anservitz. Buckeye Grey.
PHOTOS BY BYRON C. WESSELL
The Lower Buckeye Grey took on the Conneaut Lower Blue in a Freeway Youth Football League game.
Willie Walker runs for the Lower Buckeye Grey during a game against the Conneaut Lower Blue.
Jonah Anservitz runs for the Lower Buckeye Grey in a game against Conneaut Lower Blue.
The Conneaut Lower Blue runs a play on offense during a game against the Lower Buckeye Grey.
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Warriors chase away Eagles
The Edgewood Warriors seniors are left to right: Larry Culp, Josh Vass, Anthony Colby, PHOTOS BY ALLAN MONONEN Lou Wisnyai, Dylan McCaleb, Kameron Manhard, and Zach Hutchinson. The Edgewood Warriors set up on defense during a game against Cleveland JFK. BY ALLAN MONONEN Gazette Newspapers
to get him over 1000. He was awesome, the backfield was awesome, the O line was aweASHTABULA TOWN- some,” Warrior coach Dom SHIP - It was Senior Night Iarocci said. The visitors had the initial at Corlew Stadium. Senior Dylan McCaleb made it his possession. On their third night and helped his play, a pass was intercepted Edgewood Warriors run by Warrior Riis Smith who away from Cleveland JFK sped down the north sideline for 60 yards and a touchwith a 39-0 victory. With a playoff position re- down. “That was big, it set the mote but still possible, the Warriors needed a win. tone,” Iarocci said. After a Eagle punt, the McCaleb and the Warrior D made it a reality to keep Warriors marched downfield themselves in the playoff with Anthonie Magda going over for the score,12-0. chase. At the beginning of the McCaleb rushed for a game high 209 yards which season, coach Iarocci said he put him over 1000 yards for had four good running backs, McCaleb, Riis Smith, Magda the season. “That was one of our goals, and Anthony Monda. Using
those three plus QB Lou Wisnyai the Warriors dominated in the ground game. McCaleb often tore off big chunks of yardage, gaining, five, ten twenty yards at a time. Magda, Wisnyai and Monda offered a change of pace to keep the yard markers moving. The contest almost became predictable. The Eagles would take possession, maybe earn a first down then punt. Edgewood would move downfield and score, then kickoff. In the second quarter, the Warriors added a score after recovering an Eagle fumble. Magda plunged the last two yards for the TD. After a JFK punt, McCaleb
smashed the final three yards for that TD. A pass to Connor McLaughlin added two points, 26-0 at the half. QB Wisnyai threw only one other pass in the game. Passing was not necessary with the way the Warriors moved the ball on the ground. After the intermission, Edgewood tallied twice more on a Wisnyai three yarder and a McCaleb five yard run. The Warriors were able to play everyone and sent the fans home happy with the victory. “We couldn’t get the ball rolling, we started off with the interception. It was a lack of execution, didn’t block, tackle and turned the ball over. But hats off to
Edgewood, they came out running the ball well. Our bright side is that we’re young, we lose only four seniors. They had valuable experience. Next year we’ll get on the horse again,” JFK Coach Scott Wodtly said. Edgewood completes one of its best seasons in its history. This year, 7-3 is only the eleventh winning season in the past 42 years. “I’m the happiest guy in the world. We lose only seven seniors, have the O line back and three running backs. We should be on top for the next few years,” Iarocci said. On the scoresheet, JFK gained only 41 total yards. Rushers Raymond Bell had ten carries for 11 yards;
Trayvon Williams was 10-30. For the Warriors, Dylan McCaleb finished his career with 31 carries for an outstanding 209 yards. Anthonie Magda was 6-61, Lou Wisnyai 5-56, Riis Smith 3-30 and Larry Culp 3-6. Passing: Ron Salters was 2 of six for five yards with one INT. Trayvon Williams was 2-9 for 16. Lou Wisnyai threw only one pass, incomplete. Riis Smith and Zach Hutchinson had interceptions for the Warriors, with Smith going in for a TD. Edgewood completes their regular season at 7-3, JFK is 5-5. Edgewood will find out Sunday if they make the playoffs.
Falcons defeat Spartans, Finish 8-2 BY BYRON C. WESSELL Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON – The Jefferson Falcons avoided a scare and improved to 8-2 on the season with a 32-14 win over the visiting Conneaut Spartans. The Falcons went up early with a 13-0 lead just a few minutes into the first quarter. However, the Spartans used a drive heading into halftime to cut the lead to 13-7. The Spartans defense stepped up big in the third quarter forcing a pair of punts by the Falcons. The Spartans looked to take the lead in the third quarter, but an interception by Jacob Hamilton kept the Spartans off the board. Conneaut
Jesse Skvarek carries the ball for the Jef ferson Falcons during a game against Conneaut.
forced the Falcons into their second punt of the half and Nick Blood picked up a huge block and recovered the ball at the one. Troy Colucci scored on a one-yard run and Leith Alama kicked in the extra point to put the Spartans up 14-13. The Falcons woke up in the fourth quarter and scored 19 unanswered points to win the game 32-14. Jefferson got a huge play by Troy Stitt to start the game with a forced fumble. The Falcons used a pair of runs by Scott Davidson to put them in the redzone. Tony Chiacchiero then found Brett Powers for a 16-yard touchdown, giving the Falcons a 7-0 lead after the extra point by Brandon Balascio. The Falcons would force the Spartans into another turnover on their next possession as Nathan O’Conner came up with an interception. Scott Davidson was able to cap that short drive with a one-yard touchdown as the Falcons were quickly up 13-0. Conneaut settled down heading into the second quarter and kept the Falcons off the board for the rest of the first half. Conneaut then used a long drive to cut into the Falcons lead with a oneyard score by Sam Distelrath. Jefferson held onto a 13-7 one-score lead heading into the second half. After losing the lead and the momentum in the third quarter, Scott Davidson sparked the Falcons with a 20-yard run. Davidson then burst through the line again
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Troy Stitt plays for the Jefferson Falcons during a game against the Conneaut Spartans. Connor Cicon, of Jefferson, makes a block against Conneaut. for a 40 yard touchdown to help Jefferson regain the lead at 19-14. Conneaut tried to respond with a first down pass to Tyler Cox after a five yard run by Colucci. The Falcons defense then stepped up as R.J. Nelson picked up three yards and Colucci added six. Nick Tripodi then picked up a key stop on third down for no gain and Nathan O’Conner led a fourth down stop to create a turnover on downs. The Falcons went to the ground game again to start their next drive as Davidson picked up five yards and Jacob Hamilton picked seven more and a first down. Hamilton picked up another first down on third and nine on a screen play to set the Falcons up at the 16-yard line. Chiacchiero then found Kyle Ashburn for a 16-yard
touchdown to increase the lead to 25-14. Jerry Scott read the next play perfectly and stepped up for the interception to give the big play Falcons the ball back. After a reverse to Hamilton for a first down the
Falcons scored on another passing play. This time Chiacchiero found Brett Powers on a short crossing route and Powers used his blocks for a 23-yard score. Balascio tacked on the extra point, making it 32-14. Conneaut tried to get
Joe Babic, of Jefferson, won the Bone Crusher hit of the night for his hit on Conneaut’s Nick Root.
back in the game on a pair of drives, but each time Jefferson came up with a stop. Colucci found Distelrath for a 25-yard gain and Tyler Cox for eight more yards through the air. Jefferson forced a turnover on downs on plays by O’Conner, Ashburn, Joey Babic and Jacob Hamilton. Nick Blood picked up another big play for the Spartans with an interception to set the Spartans up in the redzone. However, Jefferson later recovered a fumble and closed out the game with a 32-14 win. Chiacchiero finished 6-13 passing for 78 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions. Scott Davidson carried the ball 21 times for 138 yards in the win. Jefferson closed out the season with an 8-2 record, but due to computer points lost out on a play-off spot.
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Classic, Fire-Baked, Thin Crust SAVE $6.45 ON 5
6
$ 2FOR
SAVE $5.98 ON 2
5
$ 5FOR
Asst. Var. SAVE $1.00 ON 5
Heineken
1299
$
12pk
SAVE $2.00
344 S. Chestnut St., Jefferson • 576-9122
VIDEO
NEW RELEASES
89
English Steaks
SOLD IN 10LB PKG FOR $28.90
16ct
Libby’s Solid Pack Pumpkin SAVE $1.76 ON 4
OUR FAMOUS 10LB MEAT SALE!!
1893 Angus Boneless Beef
Drums or Thighs
Shoulder Steaks
LB
2
$
•
Fresh Chicken
1893 Pork
$ 99
•
IN OUR BAKERY
1893 Pork Shoulder
English Roast
Sel. Var. 13-18oz
2FOR
•
SAVE $5.99 ON 2
1893 Angus Boneless Beef
SAVE 30¢/LB OR $3/10 LBS
$
IN OUR BAKERY
1 1 FREE
SAVE BBQ CHIPPED CHOPPED HAM $2.99/LB $2.00/LB
Ground Beef
12-Inch
Cap’n Crunch Original, Crunchberries, Peanut Butter, Life Regular, Cinnamon
•
BUY GET
SAVE $1.30
Cap’n Crunch or Life Cereals
•
$ 99 73% Lean
$
IN OUR DELI
8” Pumpkin Pies
•
Pepperoni & Cheese Pizza
•
SAVE 74¢
Deli-Style Chopped Ham SAVE $2.00/LB
LB
SAVE $1.40/LB
LB
¢
• IN OUR DELI • Old-Fashioned
$
4
59
Grade A Medium Eggs
SAVE $3.00/LB
Colby Longhorn Cheese
Cut to Order
Boneless Beef Strip Loin
Boneless Strip Steak
99
- 7TH
Sukarne Whole
Sukarne
$
ST
5
Hours: Open Every Day 7am - 9pm Gas/Video • 576-7557
Pharmacy • 576-6258
Open 7am - 9pm
M-Sat. 8am - 8pm, Sun. 10am - 6pm
Manufacturer’s cents off DOUBLE COUPONS up to & including 50¢ in value. Get complete details at our market. Prices effective: November 1-7, 2012 while supplies last. We reserve the right to limit quantities. Not responsible for typographical or pictorial errors. No sales to dealers.