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Vol. No. 137, No. 11

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 2013

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Jefferson Elementary School opens up to book-themed door decorating contest

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Anna Berardenelli’s fourth-grade class sits in front of their first-place winning door, which was decorated in the theme of Judy Blume’s book, “Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing.” BY SADIE PORTMAN Gazette Newspapers

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“How powerful CHANGE can be.” The Lakeside Junior High School seventh- and eighth-grade students had a contest to see which room would donate the most “change” to benefit Pennies for Patients. The money is used for research to find a cure for leukemia and lymphoma cancers. Mrs. Kaye Thomas’ eighth-grade homeroom won the contest, collecting a total of $80.03. The total money collected in the school was $406.82. Pictured from Mrs. Kaye Thomas’ homeroom, holding a poster and the check, are (left to right) Khaila Miller, Megan Andes, and Gabby Keen.

JALS BOE engages community BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON - The Jefferson Area Local Schools Board of Education held its first community meeting of the year on Tuesday, March 5. The Board of Education and Superintendent Doug Hladek invited the community to the meeting to gather and communicate thoughts, concerns or questions about the district. Bill Mullane, supervisor of school improvement for the Ashtabula County Educational Service Center and the Jefferson Area Local Schools, led the meeting, as he shared a presentation and took questions from audience members. If Mullane didn’t know an answer, questions were written down for school officials to address at a later date. Topics discussed at the meeting included: • Academics. • Extracurricular activities. • Financial status of the district. • Past and future budget cuts and the current five-year financial forecast. • Gov. John Kasich’s current suggested school-funding reform plan. • The 4.5-mills renewal levy on the May 2013 ballot. • Building project status.

Mullane discussed the problems facing not only Jefferson, but other school districts in Ohio. He said there is a large academic program discrepancy between districts in Ohio, and each community is forced to adjust its curriculum in relationship to state support and local support. “State support has been reduced over the past two years, has no proposed increases for Jefferson in the next two years and then proposes to make a large reduction two years from now,” Mullane said. “Local support is conditional on a community’s ability to support their schools, willingness to increase their support and the valuation of and types of property in the community.” Mullane showed a comparison between Jefferson Area High School and Orange High School. Orange’s academic program includes courses to help students meet the requirements for college, but also includes electives intended to capture student interests and offer some possibilities for career exploration. Some of the electives include sports medicine, computers, film, broadcasting, psychology, introduction to law, drama, photography and more.

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that portrayed a theme of the class’s favorite story. The winning class was Anna JEFFERSON - Jefferson El- Berardinelli’s fourth-grade class ementary School celebrated the with a door decked out to Judy last day of “Right to Read Week” Blume’s famed book, “Tales of a last Friday by announcing the Fourth Grade Nothing.” “We read a lot of books together, winners of its door decorating so they voted on some of their facontest. The contest was held to deter- vorites and the winner was, ‘Tales mine which class had the best door of a Fourth Grade Nothing’ by Judy

Blume, one of my favorite authors,” Berardinelli said. The door displayed art from each student in the class. “They made pop-up books so they have little cut outs and they put the main characters in the scene of their favorite part or scene of the book,” Berardinelli said.

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Austinburg Elementary students celebrate Right to Read Week Austinburg Elementary students and staff celebrated their love of reading during Right to Read Week with an array of daily activities, and on “Bring a Favorite Book to School” day, students couldn’t stop talking about the books they’ve read. “I love to read at school and I read every night at home, too,” firstgrader Gabriella Winchell said. “I love books about dogs.” Pictured with their favorite books are thirdgrader McKayla Brenis, secondgrader Austyn Allen, kindergartener Patrick McKinney and first-grader Gabriella Winchell. Standing: Pre- School teacher Cindy Rogaski, fifth grader Isaac Zielinski and Austinburg Elementary Principal Kaye Haskins.

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Geneva recycle program with Waste Management to see new improvements BY SADIE PORTMAN Gazette Newspapers GENEVA - Waste Management is preparing for the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency’s requirement of having 90 percent of Ashtabula County accessible to

curbside recycling. With the recycling in mind, Janice Switzer went to the City of Geneva with their proposal to reach the mandate. “Our plan for the Ashtabula County Solid Waste District is we must provide roadside recycling to

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90 percent of the population and there’s a very strange formula in order to put that together,” Switzer said. The City of Ashtabula, the City of Conneaut and the City of Geneva

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It’s a jungle for Jefferson Elementary School third graders BY SADIE PORTMAN Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON- A Jefferson Elementary School thirdgrade classroom has been transformed into the jungles of the Amazon as the kids learn about the animals and plants of the rainforest. The students learned about the plants and animals and made their artistic versions of each to contribute to the canopy which now engulfs their room. “So we’ve read about the plants of the rainforest and then they made the plants to go in our room,” teacher Judy Housel said. The project started after reading the book, “Afternoon on the Amazon.” The students can now identify many different kinds of plants of the rainforest. “We read about the sausage tree and put one in and we have the strangler fig,” Housel said. “The kids made their plants and then we all helped in putting them up.” This is the second time Housel has taught the rainforest lesson, with the first time being at the old school. She said the room was completely covered in vines, leaves and paper anacondas. “So we had almost a whole ceiling of vines and branches and they loved sitting under-

CORRECTION The Jefferson United Methodist Church will hold its annual candy sale on Saturday, March 23, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., not March 16. United Methodist Women will have handmade Easter candy treats for sale during the event. The Jefferson United Methodist Church is located at 125 East Jefferson St. You’ll be able to choose milk, dark and white chocolates made up into a variety of clusters, creams, cordials, and caramels. All the money raised will go back to the United Methodist Women group to be used throughout the year in their many community and church events.

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Judy Housel’s third grade class has been studying the Amazon for over a month and decorated their classroom to represent the rainforest.

conducted on an individual basis. “For the animals, there are so many, I just had each child pick an animal that they’d like to research,” Housel said. “They all picked an animal from the rainforest and did research on it, made their little animal and then they had to put it in the layer of the rainforest that animal lives in.” Once the plants and animals were complete, they were added to the already rainforest-decorated room. “We’ve decorated our room to look like the rainforest,” Housel said. The class has spent about a month on the rainforest project and will continue to study it throughout the month of March. “Our next chapter is studying about the people of the rainforest and then we also get into products that come from the rainforest,” Housel said. Housel said it is great to see the excitement in her students when they enter her classroom and they are ready to learn. “I’m really pleased and the kids love coming in,” Housel said. “The kids seem really The third graders at Jefferson Elementary School have been completing projects and tickled. They are really excited and happy about this.” learning about the rainforest. neath the canopy,” Housel said. With the new building, Housel cannot attach the vines to the ceiling, so although they have a canopy, it is not as expansive as her first rainforest classroom “In here, in the new building we’re not allowed to attach anything to the ceilings,” Housel said. However, this time they have allowed room for the emergent trees to peek through the canopy. “We thought we’d put the

canopy at the top of the cupboards and then we have our emergent trees,” Housel said. “In the rainforest there are a few trees that emerge through the canopy.” The students worked together on the plant project and researched the many different leaves and flowers of trees and other plant growth. “When we did the plants they worked in small groups and then they had to give a small report on it,” Housel said. The animal research was

City of Geneva chugs forward with possible railway viewing park BY SADIE PORTMAN Gazette Newspapers

storyboard of the park already drawn out. “It’s interesting because GENEVA - The City of they did all the work on the Geneva is considering plac- storyboard to show what it ing a new park within the city might look like,” Pearson limits. The park would be a said. “Essentially it’s a platsmall area where people form with a bench there to could sit and watch the trains look at trains on.” Pearson said the man who pass by. “We had a gentleman ap- as of now still remains anonyproach us two to three mous did his own research months ago with an interest when creating the design of in a railway viewing park,” the park. “It’s so detailed that he Jim Pearson, city manager, said. “He’s a very avid train actually did the research on the colors of the New York enthusiast.” The City of Geneva has a Central Line from the 1940s lot of themed parks such as and ‘50s and he’s done a nice their skate park and a recent job on it,” Pearson said. Down to the last detail, proposal of creating a musicthemed section of their play- the railway viewing park has grounds. The train park been well thought out. “You can even put a simple would add to these niche scanner up with a speaker parks. “Knowing that the City of and you can listen to the enGeneva has created a lot of gineers,” Pearson said. Pearson would like to see these pocket parks and different parks throughout the the park placed down from community, he is proposing a the Depot Lot. “We have a great location railway viewing park,” down on our Depot Lot on the Pearson said. Pearson said the city is west end where it’s green and excited about the park and there’s grass,” Pearson said. Pearson said the park will has interest in making the park a reality with a be easy to create and most of

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Assistant City Manager of Geneva Jennifer Brown shows the storyboard for a possible railway viewing park to be placed down from the Depot Lot. the funds would come from donations already raised. “Our initial thought is that it’s not going to be very expensive to put this together,” Pearson said. “It’s a

standard roof. We do have funding in our donation line that we’ve accumulated through selling bricks.” The city council showed their approval of the plan as the storyboard was passed around “I like it,” Councilor Howard Anderson said. Pearson said more details will be given as they project moves forward. “We’ll cost it out and see what we’ll need and get back to you,” Pearson said. For Pearson, the project means so much more than a park as a member of their community has made the initiative to envision the railway viewing park. “We’re very excited about this project,” Pearson said. “It’s nice to have the individual come forward.”

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GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • WEEK OF WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 2013 • 4A

Jefferson Area Chamber accepting nominations for Citizen of the Year Jefferson Area Chamber Of Commerce 2012 “Citizen Of The Year” Nomination Form The intent of this nomination is to recognize a resident of the Jefferson Area School District communities (or non-resident who works in Jefferson or has a significant presence in Jefferson) for their significant efforts and/or service in 2012 and/or recent years, which advance the best interests of the Jefferson area as stated in the Chamber’s Mission Statement. Each year we have many excellent nominations for consideration, and we can only choose one. So, if you have nominated someone in the past who has not yet been honored - we encourage you to please nominate that person again. Nominations need to be detailed and elaborated to include offices or positions held, using the categories below. Should additional space be needed, please feel free to use a separate piece of paper. NOMINEE’S NAME, ADDRESS & PHONE NUMBER: ______________________________________________ YOUTH INVOLVEMENT, RECREATION, SPORTS: ______________________________________________ EDUCATION: ______________________________________________ CHURCH: ______________________________________________ SERVICE CLUBS-ORGANIZATIONS: ______________________________________________ PUBLIC-CIVIL SERVICE: ______________________________________________ PROMOTION OF JEFFERSON: ______________________________________________ SPECIAL PROJECTS: ______________________________________________ OTHER: ______________________________________________ NOMINATION SUBMITTED BY: (NAME, ADDRESS & PHONE NO.) ________________________________________________________________ Return this form in a sealed envelope NO LATER THAN Friday, April 12, 2013, to “Citizen of the Year,” Jefferson Area Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 100, Jefferson, OH 44047

BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers J E F F E R S O N - Th e Jefferson Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the details for its 60th annual Citizen of the Year Awards Banquet. This year, the Citizen of the Year Awards Banquet will be held Tuesday, April 30, at the Jefferson Community Center, located at 11 E. Jefferson St. Social hour will begin at 6 p.m., with dinner being served at 7 p.m. During the dinner, several awards will be given out, including two that residents can submit n o m i n a t i o n s f o r. T h e Jefferson Area Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for the Citizen of the Year and the Youth of the Year. The intent of the Citizen of the Year award is to recognize a resident of the Jefferson Area School District communities (or non-resident who works in Jefferson or has a significant presence in Jefferson) for his or her significant efforts and/or service in 2012 and/or recent years, which advances the best interests of the Jefferson area as stated in the Chamber’s Mission Statement. Since the Chamber can only pick one person a year, Chamber officials encourage people who have nominated someone in the past who has not yet been honored to nominate that person again. With the Youth of the Year award, the Chamber recognizes a student or former student (between the ages of 15 and 21) of the Jefferson Area School District for his/her significant efforts and/or service in his/her community and/or the greater school district communities. The nomination may be based upon a major service project in 2012 or accumulation of service over the past few years that advances the best in-

terests of the Jefferson area as stated in the Chamber’s Mission Statement. Since the intent of this honor is to nurture, as well as award, the spirit of community service, it is not based upon scholastic achievement, although the nominee may be a good student who participated in many school activities. This award is an acknowledgement of service outside the classroom, while fostering the encouragement to serve fellow citizens taught directly or indirectly in some school courses. Nominations need to be detailed and elaborated to include offices or positions held. From the entries submitted, the Chamber also selects a Lifetime of Service Award winner and Community Service Award winner, Chamber member Peggy Stadler said. She said the Chamber also needs people to submit names for the “Good Samaritan” Award. We do not have people submit nomination forms for this award, but we hope to find some unsung heroes out there to recognize, Stadler said. Nomination forms can be found in this week’s Gazette and should be mailed no later than Friday, April 12, 2013, to the Jefferson Area Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 100, Jefferson, OH 44047. People interested in attending the Chamber dinner also have until Friday, April 12, to reserve a spot at the dinner, as seating is limited. The cost for the dinner is $125 for a table of eight, or $20 for individual tickets. Reservations can be made by calling Mary Jo Braden of the Lakeview Federal Credit Union at (440) 576-4382. Seating is limited, so RSVP as soon as possible. Stefanie Wessell, senior editor for Gazette Newspapers, may be reached at swessell@gazettenews.com.

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The Foodie’s table had a chocolate temptation of chocolate-covered shortbread Those in attendance at the Geneva Rotary’s Annual Chocolate Fest weren’t just after cookies and bacon. sweet treats but the silent auction items as well.

Geneva Rotary offers sweet solutions for the community BY SADIE PORTMAN Gazette Newspapers GENEVA - The Geneva High School was packed with people and chocolate last Tuesday evening, with a crowd piling in to get a piece of chocolate from a variety of local businesses. The Annual Chocolate Fest was once again hosted by the Geneva Rotary, with offerings of chocolate in exchange for getting to know area businesses. Five tickets cost $5 and included a takeout box. “It’s packed,” Terri Vincent, organizer of the festival, said. “I think it gets busier every year.” The type of chocolate treats range from chocolate bars to

brownies and cupcakes to chocolate-covered strawberries and pretzels. The Rotary came up with the concept of the fest by wanting to do a business-type expo with a twist. Even though it is still a young event, it is always well attended with more and more businesses participating each year. “We got some new people here so it’s always nice to have new people,” Vincent said. Vincent loves seeing the community come together and stuffing their Styrofoam boxes with chocolate sensations. “The community just loves this event,” Vincent said. “Even some of the vendors say they love this event because it’s so much fun.”

Vincent said 38 vendors participated this year and over 400 people were expected to attend. “We’re very happy with ticket sales,” Vincent said. “It’s nice to see how excited people get over chocolate.” Along with boxes packed with chocolate, the Rotary also offered a silent auction with many prizes of great worth. “The silent auction has some great packages,” she said. “The Lake County Captains donated a Night on the Party Deck with 20 tickets. The Lodge and Conference Center at Geneva-on-theLake donated a one night wine country package that includes an overnight stay, a dinner voucher for $50, a bottle of wine and two glasses,

and breakfast. Spring Hill Winery donated a wine tasting and a cheese plate for 10 people. These are awesome prizes.” The vendors were pleased with the crowds as they scrambled to keep up with demand. “There’s so many people here, we’re almost out of samples,” Laura LaCavera, an assistant baker at K Cupcakes, said. Vincent said the Rotary Club has found the perfect balance between business and fun as people flock from across the county to learn about services offered in their community while also offering a satisfaction for their sweet teeth. “How can you go wrong with chocolate?” Vincent asks.

Trice Chiropractic Clinic offered a stress relieving combination of free chocolate and back massages.

Kevin Lillie takes a look at the many baskets filled with gift certificates, wine and other donations for the silent auction.

Nancy Younessi of Cope Farms John Deere discusses their business and the perks of owning a John Deere while Sandra Peters of the Craft and Antique Co-Op in giving out chocolate. Painesville also set up shop at the Chocolate Fest.

Henderson plants rose sessions for spring BY SADIE PORTMAN Gazette Newspapers

the flowers to grow, and with Ohio’s climate it’s important to know just when JEFFERSONTh e to plant. The presentation will go Henderson Memorial Pubic Library will be hosting over the basics of roses, a garden club event for how to grow them and how those wanting to know how to properly care for them so to grow that perfect rose they will continue to grow for years to come. this year. “Our presenter for the “The Henderson Library w i l l b e h o s t i n g a n evening will be Mr. Ed l oc a l ‘Everything’s Coming Up Z a s a d z i ns k i , Roses!’ program on Jefferson resident and past Wednesday, March 20, President of the Northeast 2013 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.,” Ohio Rose Society,” Follin Bev Follin, library clerk at said. A variety of subjects will Henderson, said. With spring just around be covered during the hour, the corner, the library giving those gardeners in wants to prepare local gar- attendance a special interdeners to plant their best action with Zasadzinski, who knows the keys of the roses. There are many differ- trade. “Topics we will cover are ent types of roses and each rose requires special atten- selecting a rose bush, selecting a garden site, retion. Roses are known to be quirements for a great rose delicate flowers, requiring bush and new roses,” the proper care in order for Follin said.

The new roses section will go over what new hybrids have come about. Zasadzinkski is a master gardener and is excited to share his knowledge with his fellow community members. There will also be special instructional videos the class will watch together as they grow their rose knowledge as a team. “ We w i l l b e a l s o b e watching videos of rose gardens and rose shows,” Follin said. Although many in attendance will be worried about prepping for summer by planting in the spring, the session will also include how to prep your garden for a second year by being an active gardener in the autumn. After the hour, Zasadzinski will be staying to answer all the audience’s questions.

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Up Roses! program at the and those wishing to attend may call the library at (440) 576-3761 to register,” Follin said.

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Body by JAM Meet Your Neighbor BY WILLIAM W. WEST Gazette Newspapers NEW YORK CITY - The beautiful blonde’s image of health and fitness has appeared in ad campaigns and magazines throughout the world. She has worked for magazine clients Shape, Runner ’s World, Cosmopolitan, Bon Appetite, Fitness, and Women’s Running. Other clients include Nike, Champion, Puma, Under Armour, Speedo, CBS, Nordic Track, Everlast, Rollerblade, Kohl’s, Beachbody, Skechers, Gap Fit, Anvil/ Gildan and Amazon.com. Jamie Alexandra Murphy’s sights were set beyond the limits of Ashtabula before she graduated from Saints John and Paul High School in 2005. Jamie left for California that summer to pursue her dreams. The idea of becoming a personal trainer appealed to her physical nature.

“Athletics has always been a big part of my life so the decision to be a personal trainer came organically,” Jamie said. “I grew up with my mom and dad who always worked in the health and fitness industry, but they were never strict about diet or exercise.” Jamie’s parents are Louis Murphy and Cathy Serif. Murphy is a physical education instructor and tennis coach at the Jefferson Area High School and Serif is a book author and health/fitness expert in California. “My parents lead by example,” Jamie said. “It was never something I had to do, it was something I want to do.” Jamie started her business Body by JAM in 2007 and began privately training clients in Los Angeles. Her work was noticed and a casting director for NBC’s The Biggest Loser contacted Jamie in 2011. “I auditioned for a spot

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Everlast uses Wilhelmina fitness model Jamie Alexandra Murphy of New York City to promote its products. Murphy is a 2005 graduate of Sts. John and Paul High School.

on the show as a trainer,” Jamie said. “It turned out I was too young for the show, but the director asked me if I was interested in getting an agent for similar jobs. Of course, I said yes!” The agent was Topher Des Pres with modeling agency Wilhelmina Models. “My agent, Topher, started the fitness division at Wilhelmina, so he signed me with the agency,” Jamie said. After working six years in Los Angeles Jamie made the move to New York City. Jamie’s parents were anxious about her move to the Big Apple, but were happy that Jamie would have a job when she arrived there. “We were nervous, but she had a plan,” Serif said. “She sold her car, found a place to live. She did her due diligence.” The city of New York has features that Jamie appreciates. “There are so PHOTO BY WILLIAM A. WEST many places I Jamie Alexandra Murphy, a graduate of Sts. John and Paul High want to visit,” School, gets her hair just right before catching some sun at Walnut Jamie said. “One Beach in Ashtabula.

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reason that living in New York appealed to me so much was that I would be closer to more international destinations. I think it’s really important to get out and see how people live in other parts of the world.” Israel has fascinated Jamie since she attended grade school in Ashtabula. She and one of her best friends spent time in Israel last summer. They did not adhere to a specific itinerary. The best friends’ interest was in the lifestyle of the local population. The trip was “well- balanced” in Jamie’s words. “We rented a flat for the week in Tel Aviv and then rented a car, drove to Jerusalem and went barhopping with cute soldiers,” Jamie said. “Guns ‘n’ Roses happened to be playing so I pulled some strings! One day we’re back stage with rock stars and the next day we’re praying at the Western Wall.” The duo used their shekels to take a bus trip to the Dead Sea. “I got enough mud to use as a face mask once-a-week for the next year,” Jamie said. Jamie lives in New York City with her faithful companion Preston, a fouryear-old Yorkie-poo. “He has adjusted very

Wilhelmina fitness model Jamie Alexandra Murphy of New York City has appeared in Fitness magazine. well to big city life; he rides the subway, frequents Central Park and isn’t bothered by the crazy weather too much,” Jamie said. “The apartment next door to me has scaffolding that covers the sidewalk so when it gets bad outside we go under there. It’s like we have our own tented playground.” One of the toughest job demands on Jamie is being separated from Preston. “I wish I could bring Preston to work with me,” Jamie said. “Apparently it’s not professional.” Jamie said one of the things she enjoys most about her career is the work schedule. Her favorite shoots are the ones that include a trampoline. Jamie believes her success results from the power of good. “Encouraging others is a passion of mine so I think that I’ve found the success that I have is because my intentions are good,” Jamie said. “At least I hope that has something to do with it!” Jamie’s mother has her own ideas on why her daughter has achieved success in her career.

“She is a go-getter,” Serif said. “She goes out and gets it done. I never underestimated her. When Jamie wanted something she obtained it.” Jamie sees more adventure on the horizon. “My plan has always been to follow my heart and trust my instincts,” Jamie said. “After six years in Los Angeles and one year in New York I see a bi-coastal life in my future. I would say my big break is yet to come.” Jamie has fond memories of the small-town life she had in Ashtabula. “Ashtabula is a beautiful place, my favorite things are Walnut Beach, Capos Pizza (yes, even after having lived in Brooklyn!), the Mount Carmel Bizarre and no traffic,” Jamie said. “ I love coming back to visit the Murphys. BUT I love the big city life, for now...who knows.” “Jamie is living a dream,” Serif said. “She has really blossomed and makes me so proud. We are tickled pink.” Jamie’s advice for the youth of Ashtabula, “Eat your fruits and veggies.”

Geneva and Ashtabula Chambers work together to offer a CPR course BY SADIE PORTMAN Gazette Newspapers GENEVA - The Geneva Area and Ashtabula Area Chamber of Commerces are teaming up to offer a CPR class for their chambers and the community. “We’re doing a first aid CPR with Ashtabula Chamber at Northwest Ambulance District on March 21,” Sue Ellen Foote, the Chamber’s Executive Director, said. The class costs $30 and will begin at 8 a.m. and end at noon. “You need to sign up ahead of time,” Foote said. “It is a first aid and CPR class taught by certified NAD members. You learn a lot.” This is the second year they have hosted a CPR certification class and

Foote is proud to extend the program for another year. “We did one last year in May,” Foote said. “People learn how to properly do CPR and it could be what later saves someone’s life.” Everyone who completes the four-hour course will be certified in first aid and CPR for two years. The class can also be used toward the yearly requirement of safety training for worker’s compensation. “It’s a two-year CPR certification, and then anyone in the worker’s comp group waiting program, they can get two hours towards their safety training,” Foote said. “There’s a couple of reasons to do it. The main one is learning CPR, but the other is the two hours.” Foote hopes the community will take advantage of the classes as it could be

the difference between life and death. The chamber is also preparing for their next Coffees and Contacts on March 27 from 8 a.m. until 9 a.m. “Monthly we’re doing contacts and coffee with the Madison and Perry Chambers,” Foote said. “This month it will be at Geneva Shores, which is [at] 60 West Street, located beside the UH Geneva Medical Center.” The Coffees and Contacts are always held on the fourth Wednesday of the month and each month a new business from one of the three chambers will host the event. “They will host it with coffee and pastries and then they will get a 30-second commercial to promote themselves,” Foote said.

The events offer a great way for businesses to network with one another and make contact with fellow businesses they might not normally talk to. Foote said the chamber’s calendar is quickly filling up as they are also preparing for their Chinese Auction on April 7. “We’ve got a lot going on,” Foote said. “We’re staying busy. We’re just going from one event to the next.” For more information on the upcoming programs hosted by the chamber, contact the Geneva Area Chamber of Commerce at (440) 466-8694 and the Ashtabula Chamber Commerce at (440) 998-6998. Sadie Portman, reporter for the Gazette, may be reached at sportman@gazette news.com.

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Jefferson Business Expo is Tuesday BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers

staff also will have an opportunity to network during the event, as a special businessto-business networking portion of the event will be held from 2-3 p.m. The event opens to the public at 3 p.m. In other Chamber news, next month’s meeting will be held at WEK Industries, Inc., located at 1085 Jefferson-Eagleville Rd. in Jefferson. The meeting will be held at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 2. Guests wanting to tour the plant after the meeting should not wear open-toed shoes. The annual Easter egg hunt also is coming up. It will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, March 23, at the Jefferson Are High School football field. Four bicycles will be given away for each age group: 1-2; 3-5; 6-8; and 9-11. Over 3,500 Easter eggs loaded with candy and hundreds of prizes will be up for grabs as well.

Fire damages Metcalf home

JEFFERSON - The Business Expo will return to the Village of Jefferson on Tuesday, March 19. The Business Expo will be held Tuesday, March 19, from 3-6:30 p.m. at the Jefferson Community Center, located at 11 E. Jefferson St. During this event, guests will be able to visit with participating businesses and learn about the services they have to offer, Chamber members said. The Business Expo is open to all businesses, not just those in Jefferson, so guests will be able to visit with businesses from throughout the county. Even some businesses from outside the area are expected to participate, as Chamber members said at last week’s monthly meeting that Sam’s Club is expected to have a booth. The Business Expo is free to attend, and door prizes Stefanie Wessell, senior and refreshments will be editor for Gazette Newspagiven away. pers, may be reached at Business owners and swessell@gazettenews.com.

Cee Jay Metcalf looks at a photo of his slain son, U.S. Army Paratrooper Pfc. Michael J. Metcalf, before his Cee Jay Metcalf stands behind his burned-out house Tuesday at 1630 E. 29th St. in Ashtabula Township. funeral service in 2012.

Geneva Kiwanis Club to hold breakfast with the Easter bunny and egg hunt

Desegregation of American schools reaches another milestone

GENEVA - On Saturday, March 30, the Geneva Kiwanis Club will hold its annual Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at the Geneva Methodist Church from 7 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. The Easter Egg Hunt will begin at 11 a.m. at Kiwanis Park. There are two choices on the menu: all the pancakes you can eat served with two sausage links, or a large serving of sausage gravy served with biscuits. Prices are: adults, $6; seniors, $5; elementary children, $3; and children under five, free. Capture memories with 8x10 pictures with the Easter Bunny. The cost is $5 for a child’s picture or $10 for a family picture. Also, take advantage of going home with prizes from the Chinese Auction and/or 50/50 drawing. Then, to cap off the morning’s activities, make sure to go to Kiwanis Park at 11 a.m. for the annual Easter Egg Hunt. Your child will thank you! All proceeds will be used for our youth and Geneva community projects.

Sonya Leishman is an inductee of Alpha Lambda Delta at Ashland University ASHLAND — Sonya Leishman of Rock Creek, OH is an inductee of Alpha Lambda Delta at Ashland Unviersity. Leishman is majoring in biology. She is the daughter of John and Dolores Leishman of Rock Creek. Leishman is a 2012 graduate of Geneva High School. Alpha Lambda Delta honors students who in their first or first two semesters have achieved a 3.5 cumulative grade point average. The honor society’s purpose is to encourage superior academic achievement among students in their first year, to promote intelligent living, and to assist students in recognizing and developing meaningful goals. Ashland University, ranked in the top 200 colleges and universities in U.S. News and World Report’s National Universities category for 2013, is a mid-sized, private university conveniently located a short distance from Akron, Cleveland and Columbus, Ohio. Ashland University (www.ashland.edu) values the individual student and offers a unique educational experience that combines the challenge of strong, applied academic programs with a faculty and staff who build nurturing relationships with their students.

PHOTOS BY WILLIAM A. WEST

BY WILLIAM A. WEST Gazette Newspapers ASHTABULA TOWNSHIP - The Ashtabula Township Fire Department received multiple calls about a possible structure fire at multiple locations last Tuesday morning. The confusion was a probable result of the dense smoke in the area, according to a ATFD captain. Firefighters could see the smoke rising into the sky about 7:46 a.m. Tuesday as

BY SADIE PORTMAN Gazette Newspapers March 5 marked the 57th anniversary of the United States Supreme Court ruling that upheld a ban on racial segregation in state schools, colleges and universities. The ruling was another pivotal point in the civil rights movement, upholding the early 1954 Brown versus the Board of Education ruling. “The University of North Carolina was appealing against an earlier ruling, in 1954, which ordered college officials to admit three black students to what was previously an all-white institution,” the Associated Press’ article entitled, “US court victory for black students,” read. The principle of “separate but equal” was being chipped away in everyday American life. The Supreme Court stated in its ruling that the separation of society “has no place in the field of public education.” Even though the ruling was

they responded to a structure fire at 1630 E. 29th Street. Ashtabula Township Fire arrived to the scene at 7:51 a.m. with two fire engines, 12 firefighters and an ambulance. “There was a lot of heavy smoke showing and maybe a few small flames when we reached the scene,” Chief Michael Fitchet said. “We had a frozen hydrant on East 30th so we used a hydrant on Wilson Avenue.” Fitchet said they knocked the fire down pretty quickly.

The Ashtabula City Fire Department responded to the mutual aid call with a engine truck. Cee Jay Metcalf, a semi-truck driver, was at work when he was told that his house was on fire. “Thank God I wasn’t on the road,” Metcalf said. “Losing my son’s military stuff and pictures is my biggest worry.” Cee Jay’s only son, Pfc. Michael J. “Cowboy” Metcalf, a U.S. Army paratrooper, was killed by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan less

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Rosa Parks is fingerprinted for violating anti-segregation laws in Montgomery, Alabama, a month before the United States Supreme Court ruled against segregation in state-funded schools. final, states were still trying that this decision should have to find loopholes and other been handed down,” Thomas avenues to get around the de- Stanley, Virginia state governor in 1956, said. “I would say segregation of schools. “The feeling of the people from the letters, telephone of Virginia is rather unani- calls and telegrams this office mous - that it was unfortunate has received, a very large proportion of Virginians would want to continue segregation of the races because we believe we can provide a better system of education by doing that.” Stanley and Virginia state officials began considering offering subsidies for white children to go to segregated private schools. Not everyone objected to the ban. Dr. John Marion, Director of the Council of Human Relations, rejected claims black students were educationally inferior to their white counterparts. Marion said segregation had imposed a “second-class PHOTO BY SADIE PORTMAN citizenship” on the black population. Have you seen this Site Solver? It’s a photo from Dr. J.M. Tinsley, president some place and/or thing in the three school districts of of the Richmond branch of the Jefferson, Geneva and Ashtabula. The first few people National Association for the to guess where the photo is from will have their names Advancement of Coloured printed in the next issue. No one guessed last week’s People, was happy with the photo, which was the sign in front of the First Baptist ruling and said the ruling was Church in Jefferson. Guesses for this week can be sent “long overdue.” in after 5 p.m. March 13 to (440) 576-9125 ext. 107. Tinsley, who at the time

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than a year ago. “I want to save my son’s things like medals, family and funeral pictures and the special letters from Congress and President Obama,” Cee Jay said. “Most of the stuff is still inside and it doesn’t look good. I did get the giant poster used during Michael’s funeral.” It has been a very tough stretch for Cee Jay. “It’s not been a year ago since I lost my son and now this,” Cee Jay said. “I don’t know what to make of it.”

also had a dentist practice, could not believe a “separate but equal” mentality was still widely excepted in the American South. “Segregation is ridiculous, unreligious and unconstitutional,” Tinsley said. “Laws in Virginia mean black and white people cannot sit down together in a hall where an entry fee had to be paid. Blacks are also forced to sit at the back in buses.” Tinsley saw the ruling as leap forward, but he also was aware of the miles left to venture for pure equality and acceptance in society. Tinsley did not sugarcoat his feelings on the treatment of blacks in America. “We are plenty angry,” Tinsley said. Even with the win, Tinsley could not see what the future hold. He knew the future was brighter but did not foresee the first African American Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall being nominated by Lyndon B. Johnson in 1967 and that 57 years later the first African American president would not only be elected into office but for a second term. America has traveled the miles to bring forth racial equality and a better life for all Americans no matter their race, sex or creed. There may be a few more stones left to toss, but the long road has grown short as we reach together for a better tomorrow.

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“(At Jefferson), we have reduced our elective courses substantially, eliminating Family and Consumer Science, offering only one foreign language and reducing or eliminating elective courses in the core subjects of English, math, science and social studies,” Mullane said. Besides the cuts in the academic programs, Mullane also talked about cuts in extracurricular programs, such as all freshman sports and cheerleading, junior high cross country, golf, tennis and cheerleading, elementary basketball and half of the drama program. Mullane said the question before each community is: how do we address the inequalities? He said the state funding situation will not improve, as in the governor’s proposed budget for 2013-2014 and 2014-2015, the school district will receive no additional revenue. In the future, 2015-2016, the governor proposes to eliminate the district’s guaranteed funding, which for Jefferson is $1,109,050. “Last week’s federal sequestration will impact budgets in the 2013-2014 school year,” Mullane said. “The sequester will reduce federal grant levels and the amount received for most annually appropriated federal grants such as Title I and IDEA (special education).” He said other uncertainties include state budget cuts to service providers, open enrollment, levy renewal and the cost of vouchers being provided to families. Mullane spoke about the levy on the May ballot, which is a five-year, 4.5-mill renewal levy for current expenses. He said this levy raises about $595,447 per year. Although the levy must be called a 4.5-mill levy, Mullane said the levy actually only has about an effective rate of about half that, as no levy, once passed, can collect more money than it did when it was originally passed. So while the number says 4.5 mills, it’s effective rate is lower and collects on the property values from that time. If this levy fails, the school district will have to make additional cuts, Mullane said. The district already will have to make $500,000 in cuts for the 2013-2014 school year. “Moving forward, the district will continue to explore additional opportunities to better use resources, reduce costs or enhance revenues,” Mullane said. Some areas of exploration include, Mullane said: • Seeking more efficiency in the school district’s food service and transportation programs. • Sharing services and resources with other school districts, the Ashtabula County Educational Service Center and other agencies in the region. • Adjusting elementary enrollment between buildings to equalize class size. • Further tightening of building and district supply budgets.

DOORS From page 1A Second-place prize went to Judy Housel’s third-grade classroom with an Amazon theme. “We read ‘Afternoon on the Amazon’ and now we are doing research on the Amazon with a fact finder book which is nonfiction and comes with ‘Afternoon on the Amazon,’” Housel said.

The third graders wanted to express what they had learned throughout their Amazon project and showed a picture perfect detailing of the rainforest on their door. “We had a good time with it and we tried to make the animals on the door three dimensional. We put stuffing in them to make them have a little more of a body,” Housel said. “We had a great time. Third place went to Megan Franklin’s first graders who chose a space theme after reading the book, “Aliens Love

Underpants.” The elementary school had a week filled with their love of reading with special announcements, assemblies and even a day they could dress as their favorite book character. “It’s just a fun week for the kids and it enhances what they are already doing each day,” Principal Todd Tulino said. “Most kids read at least 20 minutes a night so, it’s really nothing new.” Each class won a pizza and ice cream party for their efforts. With the announcement of

their win, the third graders were ready for a class party. “They’ve been excited about this,” Housel said. “They came in and asked if we were going to have an ice cream party today and we do get to have one.” All of the events held throughout the week were sponsored by the Parent Teacher Organization. “It has been a fun week,” the elementary school’s Friday’s announcements from the PTO read. “We hope that everyone will continue to read and develop a lifetime love of reading.”

Judy Housel’s class decorated their door in an “Afternoon Megan Franklin’s first-grade class received the thirdon the Amazon” theme and received second place for place prize for decorating their door in a “Aliens Love their hard work. Underpants” theme for “Right to Read Week.”

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BUSINESS EXPO Tuesday, March 19, 2013 • 3:00pm - 6:30pm at the Jefferson Community Center, 11 E. Jefferson Street, Jefferson, Ohio

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Ashtabula Area City School Elementary Campus visited by Obama aide and international speaker ASHTABULA - The vast opportunities and freedoms afforded to Americans is something many take for granted. However, when you’re born into poverty in West Africa and are one of twenty-eight children, you see the world quite differently. “From an early age I knew education was my opportunity. Only through education, could I achieve my dreams,” said Thione Niang. In 2000, with $20 in his pocket, Niang arrived in New York City and eventually Cleveland. While in Cleveland he enrolled in college, majoring Public Relations and worked diligently to learn the English language with the help of ESL (English as a Second Language). He is now fluent in English, Spanish, French and his native language, Wolof. After campaigning for local and state candidates, Niang is now a prominent international speaker, political consultant and activist. During President Obama’s first presidential race he ran the Obama’s Youth 40 and under campaign. Most recently he was a key-note speaker at President Obama’s 2012 Campaign Kick-Off Reception in Washington. He has served as Chairman of the Cuyahoga County young Democrats, National Chair of the Young Democrats of America College Caucus and Chair of the International Affairs Committee for the young Democrats of America. He is now Founder and CEO of the TN consulting group, which aims to improve communications and relations among domestic and inSUBMITTED PHOTO ternational governments and leading world organizations Sixth-grade artist Levi Dubach, his teacher Mrs. Jessica and the GIVE 1 Project. The Give 1 project is a global Crawford, Superior Principal Cristine Rutz, Thione Niang non-profit organization whose aim is to engage young and his son Elhaji are pictured.

people as leaders in building and creating safe and healthy communities. Niang was recently in Ashtabula visiting his son, Elhaji, who attends the Ashtabula Area City School Campus. After touring the campus and his son’s school, Michigan Principal Janie Carey felt the need to take Niang to Superior Intermediate where sixth-grade student Levi Dubach’s presidential portraits were on display. “The timing could not have been better. I knew with Mr. Niang’s background, the portraits would be something he would thoroughly enjoy. I was correct. He found President Obama’s portrait immediately and asked to be photographed with it and the artist. He said he would be sharing the picture with the President,” said Carey. “Mr. Niang repeatedly complimented our campus and thanked us for the wonderful education his son is receiving.”

Dr. Seuss is on the loose at the AACS Campus!

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Included in the many celebrations of Right to Read Week, came a special surprise for the second-grade students of Mrs. Linda Whipple. “Mr. Colucci was my principal when I taught at Washington Elementary. He read to my students then and they absolutely loved it! Now that he’s my superintendent, I didn’t know if he’d have the time. He switched a few appointments around because he said ‘It’s too important to miss,’” said Whipple. “True to form, he came dressed for the part and read to my students.” Pictured is AACS Superintendent, Patrick Colucci, with second graders from Mrs. Linda Whipple’s class.

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***Stars Of The Week*** Mike Johnson Jr 300/821 & Marilyn Wright 255 Sunday Night Mixed League 1) 40-16 .................................................................. Damifino 2) 38-18 ..................................................................... Team 3 3) 38-18 ............................................................ Dawg Pound 4) 29-27 ........................................... The Young & The Olde 5) 25-31 ................................................................ E Express 6) 25-31 ..................................................................... Team 7 7) 23-33 ..................................................................... Team 4 Joe Throckmorton 256; Nick Miklacic 255; Dj Caskey 253; Ron Elwood 252; Rich Cottrell 235; Sam Caskey 231; Keith Panzarella 226; Brittany Linger 192

The students at Lakeside Junior High School line the halls and applaud, wishing Patton Sidbeck (left) and Michael Coup (right), LJH eighth graders, good luck as they headed off to the Junior High State Wrestling Championship last weekend in Youngstown, Ohio.

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Lakeside High School Hosting Community, Meet the Coach Night ASHTABULA - Newly hired Lakeside Dragon football coach, Frank Hall, is convinced that community support is a crucial element in building a successful program. “I have a deep devotion to this community. I left a football program (Chardon), where the community, regardless if a son was playing, rallied behind their football team. Friday nights were community nights. I want that for Lakeside. I want that for this community. I want Friday nights to be something that brings us together and I’m going to work tirelessly until it does. I want to meet community leaders; trustees and city council, business owners and residents. I want to show them my plan and let them know I

am mentoring and molding their future employees and neighbors,” Hall said. Hall is a 1992 graduate of Harbor High School. “Returning to the school system that educated me is something I’ve always wanted to do. I have big goals and expectations for these young men. They’re responding with great enthusiasm and it’s exciting to see it coming together. Now, I want the community to also be a part,” Hall added. Meet the Coach is taking place on Tuesday, March 26th, at 7:00 pm inside Lakeside High School. Enter through Event Entrance.

1) 33-16 .......................................... 3 Hot Chicks & Rooster 2) 32-17 .................................................. Taco Bell Supreme 3) 22-27 ..................................................................... Team 5 4) 21-28 ................................................... Taco Bell Express 5) 21-28 ...................................................... Power Financial 6) 18-31 ...................................................... Duchess Shoppe Greg Puzio 227 245; Rhonda Beitzel 188

Wednesday Afternoon Ladies 1) 28-21 ................................................................. Cool Cats 2) 27-22 ................................................................. Tri Hards 3) 25-24 ........................................................ Gutter Dusters 4) 18-31 ................................................................ Par Three Paty Fink 188; Joy Meighen 180

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1) 31-11 ................................................................. Mindless 2) 30-12 ................................................ Over The Hill Gang 3) 29-13 ................................................................ The 3 - A’s 4) 24-18 ........................................................ The Go Getters Area High School office in 5) 22-20 ..................................................................... Team 9 BY STEFANIE WESSELL advance or at the stadium on 6) 19-23 ................................................... The Trouble Team Gazette Newspapers Jefferson Falcon Pride Sta- includes a T-shirt to the first the day of the race. All who 7) 16-26 ........................................................ The Gardeners JEFFERSON - A 5K run/ dium, where it will start and 100 pre-registration en- return the registration form 8) 16-26 ..................................................................... Birdies before Thursday, March 28, 9) 14-28 ................................................................... Team 10 walk that will help raise then weave through the trants. funds for the Jefferson Area Elliott Allotment. RegistraMedals will be awarded will receive a T-shirt. 10) 9-33 ............................................................. Pin Busters For more info, contact Ken Watts 221; Bob Hellmer 201; Bob Leskovic 212; Ruth High School junior/senior tion begins at 8 a.m., with the to the first three women and prom has been rescheduled run/walk starting at 9 a.m. first three men who cross the JAHS Guidance Secretary Stehr 180; Merle Ann Pleger 181 and Junior Class Prom Adfor April 7. The cost is $20 per par- finish line. Divine Roofing Wednesday Night Ladies League The Spring Scurry will be ticipant in advance, or $25 Registration forms can be visor Terri Parma at at 5761) 42-21 .......................................... Country Mold & Miche held rain or shine at the the day of the race. The cost picked up at the Jefferson 4731, ext. 1358. 2) 41-22 ............................................................. Gray’s Auto 3) 40-23 ...................................................... Jefferson Lanes 4) 39-24 ............................................................. Crow’s Nest 5) 27-36 ..................................................... Treen Insurance LOCK HAVEN, PA - The Mercyhurst University baseball team swept batted in and is fourth in walks (7) and stolen bases (2). the PSAC West weekly awards as announced by the conference ofRawding, meanwhile, continued his fine start to the season by toss- Marilyn Wright 208 255; Sharlen Hall 201; Tammy Stills 191

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Blair, Rawding Collect Weekly Honors From PSAC

fice on Monday afternoon. Seniors Zak Blair (Jefferson, Ohio / Jefferson Area) and Ben Rawding (Beaver Falls, Pa. / Blackhawk) earned Player and Pitcher of the Week, respectively, after helping lead the Lakers to a perfect 3-0 weekend against Salem International. Mercyhurst has extended its winning streak to five straight games and is now 9-7 overall on the season. Blair had at least one hit in all three games and finished the weekend by going 7-for-11 at the plate, hitting at a .636 clip. The senior shortstop went 1-for-4 in Saturday’s 4-0 victory over the Fighting Tigers, then went 6-for-7 in Sunday’s doubleheader sweep. He was a perfect 3-for-3 in game one on Sunday, driving in a pair of runs, and then went 3-for-4 in the nightcap, with his third double of the weekend. All told, Blair led Mercyhurst in several offensive categories during the three games, including hits (7), doubles (3), total bases (10), batting average (.636), and slugging percentage (.909). In 2013, Blair is batting .450 on the season (27-for-60), leading the team in that department. He also leads the squad in runs (12), hits (27), doubles (6), total bases (33), slugging percentage (.550), and onbase percentage (.507). He ranks third on the team with nine runs

ing a gem through seven innings in Friday’s 4-0 victory. Rawding allowed just a first inning walk and a second inning single while striking out a career-high 11 batters. He limited Salem International to an .045 batting average in Friday’s contest. A pair of Laker relievers came in to complete the one-hit shutout. The senior southpaw improved to 4-0 on the season and extended his PSAC record to 16 consecutive decisions with a victory. Rawding has not lost since allowing two runs in a complete-game, 2-1 loss to Slippery Rock on April 29, 2011. He surpassed the old conference record of 14 consecutive wins that was held by Mansfield’s Steve Micknich, who didn’t lose a decision from April 2, 1992 to April 12, 1993. Rawding is 4-0 with a 2.49 earned run average in four starts this season. In 25.1 innings, he has allowed only 15 hits (.169 batting average) and has walked eight while striking out 34. Mercyhurst will travel to Washington, Pa., next weekend to play against West Liberty State and Grand Valley State in successive days. Mercyhurst will play the Hilltoppers on Friday, March 15 beginning at 1:00 p.m., and then will play the Lakers of Grand Valley on Saturday, March 16.

New Fishing Regulations Set for AEP Ponds and Reservoirs New fishing regulations are now in place at American Electric Power (AEP) ponds and reservoirs, including AEP ReCreation Lands, Conesville Coal Lands and Avondale Wildlife Area for the 2013-2014 license year, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). Daily bag limits are enforced at all AEP ponds and reservoirs. The regulations apply to black bass and sunfishes in more than 350 ponds and lakes among more than 80,000 acres of AEP lands available for public fishing, hunting, hiking and camping in Ohio. New regulations are intended to help sustain the high-quality largemouth bass and bluegill fishing known in these waters. The new black bass regulation is a 14-20-inch slot length limit developed by the ODNR Division of Wildlife that increases anglers’ chances of catching trophy bass. Anglers may keep two fish under 14 inches and one fish 20 inches or larger, for three fish per day (largemouth, smallmouth, or spotted bass, singly or in combination). However, anglers will not be allowed to keep any fish in the protected slot. This regulation

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recycling program but they will need to extend the agreeFrom page 1A ment this year. “We asked Waste Management to provide us with the need to offer the recycling in first year extension,” Jim order for the mandate to be Pearson, city manager, said. complete but Geneva has a Waste Management has step ahead of the other two included cost savings in their cities, as they already offer plan with the city and want curbside recycling. to continue their relationship “Since you’re already doing with Geneva. curbside recycling, what we’re “We have some suggestions asking the City of Geneva is that might save you more to also enter into a memoran- money, might get you more dum of understanding,” services,” Switzer said. “I have Switzer said. “We’re asking contacts with every solid waste the city to include the district manager in the state.” when you go out for bid.” With the contract extenWaste Management cur- sion, there may be a few rently has a five year agree- changes to their current proment with the city for their gram.

applies to all AEP waters, and an angler’s daily limit will apply to all AEP lands collectively, and not just a particular pond or lake. The new sunfish regulation is a 20-fish daily limit to ensure opportunities for a greater number of anglers to catch quality fish. This regulation will also apply to all AEP waters so an angler’s daily limit will apply to all AEP lands collectively, not just a particular pond or lake. A permit is required to use AEP ponds and reservoirs. The permit is free and can be obtained from the AEP office in McConnelsville, AEP corporate offices, ODNR Division of Wildlife district offices, or any sporting goods and bait stores near the ReCreation areas. New regulations were developed by the ODNR Division of Wildlife through review of data from fish surveys, creel surveys, consideration of management options, and extensive public input. More information can be found at wildohio.com in the 2013-2014 fishing regulations. Additional information about AEP lands is also available. An Ohio fishing license is required at all AEP ponds and reservoirs.

“They think that they can provide us with cart service instead of the bins which should increase our recycle rate up to 20 percent almost immediately,” Pearson said. Pearson said the carts will provide a large vessel to dispose of recyclables with a 64 gallon container. “Instead of having a weekly pickup, we would have a biweekly pickup which will help on our roads,” Pearson said. “Every time we put the heavy trucks on the roads, we do damage.” The city council will be given the memorandum and the one year contract extension at their next meeting on March 25.

JCI Construction Wednesday Night Men’s League 1) 49-14 .................................................................... Team 3 2) 46-17 ........................................................... Scoop’s Team 3) 43-20 .......................................................................... JCI 4) 36-27 ................................................... Greatlakes CDJR 5) 33-30 ............................................................ Frank’s Men 6) 23-40 ....................................................................... Tifigo 7) 22-41 .............................................. Casey’s Construction Jim Valtman 244 257/718; Dave Frawley 230 289; Chris Sonoski 243; John Zerucha 244; Ron Garvey 279; Chuck Borsukoff 227 242; Rick Furman 233; Eric Wludyga 237 253; Ron Elwood 267; L. Sonoski 243

Thursday Night Mixed League 1) 38-18 ........................................................ Alley Invaders 2) 37-19 .................................................... Sum Ting Wongs 3) 34-22 ............................................................. Blondes + 1 4) 31-25 ........................................... Gillettes Rte 8 Marine 5) 29-27 ............................................................. Soggy Dogs 6) 28-28 ............................................................... City Hicks 7) 27-29 ...................................................................... 4-Play 8) 26-30 ............................................................ Low Ballerz 9) 17-39 ............................................................ Gutter Ballz 10) 13-43 ............................................................ Jaded Pins Dan Alexander 268/706; Dave Frawley 229 230 236; Ryan Sidley 228 232; Jeff Burns 253; Ron Garvey 245; Denis Gillette 211; Casey Karbacka 201

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1) 21-7 ........................................................................... C&S 2) 21-7 ............................................... New Vision Eye Care 3) 19-9 ..................................................... Reed Active Wear 4) 19-9 ...................................................... Organized Chaos 5) 17-11 ........................................................... Scoop’s Team 6) 15.5-12.5 ........................................................ Diamond C 7) 14-14 ............................................ Wild Side Bar & Grill 8) 14-14 .............................................. Carpet Store & More For the EPA to be satisfied 9) 12-16 ................................................ Seldom Rest Ranch with the plan, Geneva City 10) 11.5-16.5 .............................................. Jefferson Lanes Council will have to approve 11) 11-17 ................................................... Brown Sprinkler 12) 9-19 .................................................................... Team 1 a memorandum by April. “In order to move the plan 13) 8-20 .......................................... Fleming & Billman Dir along we need to get all the Mike Johnson Jr 243 278 300/821; DJ Caskey 235 236 246/ memorandums of under- 717; Brad Perala 233 258 /704; Ron Garvey 255; Jeff standing signed by April,” Marnicio 244; Pat Talcott 258; Jason Lemon 259; Jack Switzer said. “That’s why Furman 227; Jason Erwin 233; Doug Moyer 226 269; Joe we’re asking you to have a Ortiz 232; Bob Fenton 245; Jason Bean 257; James Moore memorandum in place by Sr 225; James Moore Jr 234 245; Mark Hellmer 235; Shawn Burns 226; Gary Novak 238 245; Frank Cole 258; Steve your next meeting.” Once the memorandums Wimer 226; Chris Knierin 233; Tim Clark 247 have been approved and Saturday Jr’s League signed, Waste Management 1) 60-17 .................................................................... Team 4 will continue their coopera- 2) 59-18 .................................................................... Team 6 tion with the EPA to make 3) 31-46 ....................................................... Gutter Dusters Ashtabula County have ac- 4) 29-48 ............................................................. Jazz Hands cess to curbside recycling. 5) 29-78 ......................................................................... DJT “We hope by later this year 6) 23-54 .................................................................... Team 3 we will have a completed solid Jacob Cusano 243; Joey Miklacic 189; James Schmidt 170; waste plan,” Switzer said. Sydney Millard 170; Sarah Webker 154; April Hess 139

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Senior wrestlers gather one more time

Ricker Maple, of Jefferson, and Dakota Brininger, of Geneva, wrestle during the senior wrestling classic. BY BYRON C. WESSELL Gazette Newspapers

Zappitella led 11-9 after the first period and 21-19 after two periods. The two wrestlers continued to switch earning points and tying it up with escapes in the third period as they wrestled to a 32-32 tie as time was running out. The two wrestlers stayed on the ground with the score tied at, but the match was eventually given to Zappitelli as she got up and was rewarded an escape point for a 33-32 win. The final match of the evening featured another Conneaut wrestler in Austin Sherman against Ricker Maple, of Jefferson, in his second match of the evening. Maple would pick up a rare second win on the night with a 12-9 win in another fun match. The score was tied at 3-3 after one period as the two wrestlers tried to see how many times they could spin each other around the matt much like a cheerleading rattling off numerous back flips. Maple then got the edge in the second period up 6-4 before picking up the 12-9 win. Unable to attend the senior classic were: Russell Wanda, Conneaut; Travis Pellis, GV; Heath Martin, GV; Sean Szitas, GV; Jerry Scott, Jefferson; Joey Babic, Jefferson; Troy Stitt, Jefferson; Caleb Harris, Jefferson; Nick Montgomery, Madison; Aaron Sweeney, Madison; Tim Streisel, Madison; Drew Jones, Perry; Ryan Sill, Perry; Cory Gramberg, Perry; Evan Nichols, Perry; Jake Denman, Riverside, Evan Rosborough, Riverside; Dalton Anderson, Riverside; Kris Leonard, PV; and David Baker, PV. In attendance but unable to wrestle were: Zach Campbell, of PV, and Chuck Morgan, of Lakeside. Matt Bidwell, of Conneaut, and Steve Paratto, of Grand Valley, coached the two wrestling squads. Roger Sherman volunteered his time to officiate the matches.

ASHTABULA - The 15th Cody Ellis, PV, Alesha Zappitella, of Conneaut, Ricker annual Star Beacon-Mike Maple, of Jefferson, Zach Campbell, of PV, and Rocky Scully Senior Classic took Tripodi, of Jefferson, are introduced during the senior place on Monday, March 4 at wrestling classic. Lakeside Gynasium. Only nine senior wrestlers were on hand during the event as wrestlers from Perry, Madison, Riverside and Grand Valley were unable to attend. The first match of the evening featured Ricker Maple, of Jefferson, and Dakota Brininger, of Geneva, at 138lbs. Maple was up 9-8 in a close match after a few back-to-back planned escapes and spins by both wrestlers. The second spin featured more acrobatics than you see in a normal wrestling match as Maple led 16-12. The two wrestlers finished out the 6-minute match with Maple winning 19-16 as both wrestlers had fun throughout in the final Grand Valley Mustangs Head Coach Steve Paratto and high school wrestling match. coach Aaron Brown, of GV, participate in the Star The second match was Beacon-Mike Scully senior wrestling classic. between two Jefferson Falcon wrestlers who wrestled against each other in practice many times throughout the season. Rocky Tripodi at 170lbs and Blake Perry at 182lbs. The two Falcon wrestlers continued to play around as they started the evening with a timed removal of their warm-up pants to show off their yellow and black striped legging worn by Perry and fishnet stockings worn by Tripodi. Rocky Tripodi led 14-13 after the first period. The two wrestlers continued their routine into the second round with Rocky picking up more points and a 27-22 lead. The two wrestlers seemed to lose track of who was gaining points as Tripodi led 38-29 in the third period before a fake elbow drop allowed him to pick up a quick pin. The third match of the evening was between two Alesha Zappitella, of Conneaut, wrestles against wrestlers who wrestled in teammate Billy Post, during the senior classic. the same 182lb division for the majority of the season in Pymatuning Valley’s Cody Ellis and Lakeside’s Otis Conel. The two wrestlers felt each other out for the majority of the first two periods as it was tied 3-3 after one and Conel held a slim 7-6 lead after two. The two wrestlers got a little more serious with about 40 seconds left in the match as Conel was able to win on an escape 10-9. One of the most interesting matches of the night featured two Conneaut wrestlers weighing in at 106lbs in Alesha Zappitella and Billy Post at 220lbs. The two wrestlers seemed to be planning for a tie as they kept the Blake Perry, of Jefferson, Dakota Brininger, of Geneva, Austin Sherman, of Conneaut, Billy match close throughout. Post, of Conneaut, and Otis Conel, of Lakeside, get ready for the senior wrestling classic.

PHOTOS BY BYRON C. WESSELL

Cody Ellis, of PV, Coach Dave Miller, and Zach Campbell, of PV, watch the action during the Star Beacon-Mike Scully senior wrestling classic.

Cody Ellis, of PV, wrestles against Otis Conel, of Lakeside, during the Mike Scully senior classic.

Rocky Tripodi, of Jefferson, Blake Perry, of Jefferson, and Dakota Brininger, of Geneva, watch a match during the Star Beacon-Mike Scully senior classic.

Billy Post, of Conneaut, and Otis Conel, of Lakeside, watch their fellow area seniors wrestle.

Austin Sherman, of Conneaut, wrestles against Ricker Maple, of Jefferson, during a senior classic match-up.

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