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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 2014

Vol. No. 138, No. 15

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Jefferson Police make significant heroin bust

BY ZACHARY DZURICK Gazette Newspaper JEFFERSON – Calling it the “most significant heroin bust” in Jefferson to date, the Jefferson Police Department arrested Javonte Lacy and Joshua Hunter in the Thorne’s Hometown Market Place, also known as BiLo, parking lot.

“We have actually stepped up patrols of all of the pharmacies in the village primarily for illegal pseudoephedrine sales for the production of meth,” Jefferson Police Chief Dave Wassie said. “It was a significant problem at our Drug Mart store and we expanded that to our Rite Aid store and the pharmacy at BiLo.” On April 2, an officer was patrolling the parking lot when he noticed suspicious activity. He observed a woman later discovered to be Amber M. Corbin walking around the parking lot as if she was looking for someone. She approached a vehicle parked in the back of the lot that had three men sitting in it.

The officer recognized signs that this was an illegal drug transaction and parked his vehicle in front of the suspected vehicle. All three men then started moving suspiciously. The three men were later identified as Javonte Lacy, who was behind the wheel, Joshua Hunter, and Philip K. Bright, who is Corbin’s boyfriend.

The officer discovered a brown substance later confirmed to be heroin on Lacy’s lap. Two more bags were later discovered in Lacy’s pockets.

Bright signed a statement admitting he was attempting to purchase a $30 bag of heroin from Lacy and Hunter. Corbin signed a statement that she believed her boyfriend was attempting to buy pot and she had no idea he was buying heroin.

Hunter was discovered to have a robbery charge warrant from the Ashtabula Sheriff ’s department.

Bright had a warrant for failure to pay child support. Corbin had a Missouri warrant for forgery.

The Titans of Tutelage, a team of Geneva High School teachers that includes (from left) Brad Hunt, Jeff Hull, John Barbo and Robin Christopher, will face off against a dozen teams of savvy spellers at the first annual Adult Spelling Bee this Saturday, but Geneva students will be the winners. The Bee, hosted by Geneva Academic Boosters Club, will raise funds for scholarships for Geneva students. Here the team members discuss strategy and practice their spelling skills as Advanced Placement English teacher Margaret Shymanski (seated), who will serve as a judge at the BEE, reacts. GHS Senior Class and National Honor Society President Dani Zapp (right) will also compete at the BEE. Academic Boosters invites everyone in the community to the event to cheer on their favorite teams and help raise dollars for scholars. Admission is free for students and is $3 for adults and $5 for couples.

PHOTO BY JAN PERALA FOR GENEVA SCHOOLS

BY JAN PERALA

members, teachers, coaches, local the United States. Since 1996, business owners, Rotarians and Geneva Academic Boosters Club parents will face off in a spellathon has granted nearly $100,000 in GENEVA - Geneva Academic where Geneva students will be the scholarships and provided an extenBoosters Club’s Adult Spelling Bee ultimate winners. sive array of recognition programs fundraiser is creating quite the “The Bee is all about having fun benefitting Geneva students. buzz around the school district and for a great cause,” Boosters mem“It is wonderful that so many throughout the community. The ber Cathy Brashear said. people from our community are Boosters group is will host a comFunds generated by the compe- willing to take a turn in the Spellpetition loosely based on the for- tition will augment the group’s ing Bee spotlight to raise funds for mat of a traditional middle school scholarship fund which has helped scholarships for our students,” spelling bee, but in this case, teams a lengthy list of Geneva High School Brashear said. together,” Forinash said. “We have comprised of Geneva Schools ad- grads follow their dreams at colSee BEE page 7A the room to roll it out that the ministrators, Board of Education leges around the corner and across municipalities just don’t have.”

The result of the recycled yard waste will be on sale at Saybrook Soil & Compost.

“We sell our compost mix at the site as well,” Forinash, said. “You BY BARBARA J. HAMILTON can see what your materials is be- Gazette Newspapers ing turned into.”

JEFFERSON - It has been 39 The April through November hours are Wednesday through years since the final airlift out of Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. During Siagon, Vietnam in 1975, but the December through March, the memories of the Vietnam War will days will be reduced to Wednesday last a lifetime for the soldiers who served there. through Friday.

One of those soldiers, Robert “However, there is the possibility of even more extended hours in (Bob) Lister, Jefferson, will never the summer time,” Pearson said. forget the memories or the cost in “Just be sure to check the sign at lives. Lister and his wife, Shirley, are active in keeping touch with the location.”

As today you must be a Geneva other soldiers and their families.

Lister’s unit is C/co/2/506 Infanresident to bring your materials to try, 101st Airborne. He attends the Saybrook Soil & Compost.

“You need to provide proof of reunions and keeps in touch with Geneva residency with a driver’s the new men who are currently license or utility bill,” Pearson serving.

SUBMITTED PHOTO On March 13, 2014, Lister atsaid.

Jefferson resident and Vietnam War veteran Bob Lister received a tended a very special reunion at See WASTE page 2A Fort Campbell, Kentucky. Lister special distinguished award at his unit’s March 2014 reunion at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. said, “We keep a very close relationship with our younger broth- tinguished Member of the 506th activities, but also in veteran acers and sisters who had just re- Infantry Regiment.” tivities within the community. He turned from their third deployHis award reads, “In Recogni- has helped gather and present inment of Afghanistan around tion Of Outstanding Contributions formation, pictures and memoraChristmas time. We attended the to Regimental Continuity, Tradi- bilia on the Vietnam War for the memorial service for the eight tion, and Esprit of Corps by Order annual Veterans Exhibit at the people they lost this deployment. of the Secretary of the Army, Rob- Jefferson Historical Society held We also have one for the men we ert Lister is granted and assigned on Veterans Day. lost while in Vietnam.” the distinction of Distinguished For his contributions to the The March reunion was person- Member of the 506th Infantry community, veterans, and those ally rewarding for Lister and three Regiment.” currently serving our country, conothers from his unit. They were The honor is certainly deserved gratulations are extended to Bob chosen by the regimental board to by Lister. Not only are he and his Lister on receiving this distin— Page 5A receive the award of DMOR, “Dis- wife, Shirley, active within his unit guished award.

See BUST page 2A Geneva Area City Schools

Geneva yard waste can now be brought to Saybrook Soil & Compost

BY ZACHARY DZURICK Gazette Newspapers GENEVA – The contract has been signed and Geneva City residents can start taking their yard waste to Saybrook Soil & Compost, located at 8050 Depot Road.

City Manager Jim Pearson and Saybrook Soil & Compost finalized the three-year contract on April 3.

The city will pay Saybrook Soil & Compost $2,000 per year each year of the contract. The city could have signed a one-year contract for $2,500 or a two-year contract for a total of $4,500.

“Council made this move to provide free drop off of brush and yard waste,” Pearson said. “It was all an effort to replace what we provided at the recycle center. The only difference the resident is going to see if instead of making a turn down Austin they will drive to Depot in Saybrook.”

Saybrook Soil & Compost manager Jeff Forinash is pleased the city accepted the contract offer.

“We are glad to be able to work

Work resumes at McDonald’s site

Local Vietnam veteran receives honor

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Ashtabula resident’s book connects nature with scripture Meet Your Neighbor

BY ZACHARY DZURICK Gazette Newspapers ASHTABULA – For over 40 years, Glen W. Warner has been a part of the Ashtabula community.

Warner worked for Molded Fiber Glass and as an ordained minister for several churches, including First Congregational Church in Jefferson and Second Congregational in Ashtabula.

The recently retired Warner has published “Meeting the WORD in the World.” The book combines Warner’s love of nature and travel with his love from scripture. The book includes a forward by Gospel artist Sandi Patti.

“I live on the lake and I enjoy walking around the shore,” Warner said. “I liked the idea of the scripture of nature. In the book I give my observations and include the written word of God through the Scriptures. It seemed like a unique idea. It is been an inspiration for me and for others.”

Warner’s job at Molded Fiber Glass took him to all 50 states. After retiring

from the grind of the road and from the pulpit, Warner found himself with more time to reflect. He started to write his reflections down.

“The writing came easy to me,” Warner said. “I wrote one or two pieces a day. I had a lot of free time in retirement. Others really encouraged me to put everything together in a book.”

The book is divided into four sections. The WORD at the Shore focuses on the Great Lakes. The WORD in the Desert is inspired by Warner ’s visits to our country’s National Parks, including the Grand Canyon, Zion and Bryce. The WORD in the Country is mostly about Warner growing up on a dairy farm in New York State. The WORD in the WORLD draws on his travels across the nation for his job.

Warner has been pleased by the reaction to the book.

“Everyone I have talked to has seemed to really enjoy it,” Warner said. “While the book is large, each individual piece is readable in about five minutes.

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Ashtabula resident Glen W. Warner has written a book called “Meeting the WORD in the World.”

People seem to like that.”

Using his theme of travel, Warner has added his own GPS to the book.

“My GPS IS God’s Plan in Scripture,” Warner said.

“In the book you will find GPS symbols. Each relates to specific verses of God’s

written word that in certain situations can give help and guidance.”

The book is available at the Amazon or Barnes Noble websites. Locally it can be purchased at Carlisle’s Home in the Harbor in Ashtabula.

Eckart receives Swackhamer Exceptional Service Award JEFFERSON When one thinks of Wendy Eckart, “cheerful” is a word that immediately comes to mind.

Wendy Eckart was honored with the Richard (Dick) Swackhamer Exceptional Service Award at the Grand River District Dinner recently, but was unable to attend as she was performing in the Falcon SUBMITTED PHOTO Follies as Jefferson Pictured are Wendy Eckart and Steve Area High School. Beck of Jefferson Boy Scout Troop 41.

Assistant Scoutmaster Steve Beck presented the award to Wendy at Tuesday night’s Troop meeting.

The Swackhamer Exceptional Service Award was created to recognize scouters in the Grand River District who exemplify exceptional community service that Dick was known for. Requirements are a minimum of five years of active service in scouting and the community, complete training, and demonstrating living the 8th point of the Boy Scout Law: Cheerful in daily life.

Eckart was nominated by Kimberly Richmond, Todd Tulino, Steve Beck and Tina Yeager for exceptional service to Scouts and the community.

“Wendy devotes countless hours to the Jefferson Elementary School, Troop 41 and the community at large. She is always willing to lend a helping hand and does it with lots of laughs and smiles. It is both a privilege and an honor to know her,” they said.

BUST

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Police confiscated the following items from the bust: the bags of heroin, $4,705 in cash from Lacy, a pistol, a shotgun, a bag of marijuana, two digital scales, a magazine with two rounds in it, two phones, a gold Navy ring, a GNC pill bottle, a blue backpack, a cigarette pack with suspected heroin, a spoon missing a handle, the 2005 Chrysler Pacifica and the $30 Bright was using to make the purchase.

Lacy was charged with drug trafficking. Hunter was charged with possession of heroin.

“This is the most significant heroin bust we have made,” Wassie said “But we have made significantly more heroin possession arrests in the last year. It is definitely on the increase.”

Wassie is proud of his department.

“I am very happy with my staff,” Wassie said. “I have two officers with special training to deal with the drug problem. Those two officers are now a dedicated unit to deal with the drug problem in the Jefferson area. They have been stepping up that work. They have been extremely effective.”

With the increase of drug activity in Jefferson, Wassie wants the citizens to be mindful of the situation.

“People within the village need to be vigilant as well,” Wassie said. “They need to be locking up their houses when they are not at home. They need to be watching for suspicious activity around their neighborhood. If they observe suspicious activity, I cannot impress upon them enough to call at the time it is happening and not to wait until the next day to call because at that point there is nothing we can do.”

It is not just outsiders driving into town to make a purchase.

“A lot of these suspects are local people within the village or the townships,” Wassie said.

WASTE

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However, Saybrook Soil & Compost is still negotiating with other municipalities and it is possible other deals could be completed soon.

Pearson is glad that the issue of yard waste has been resolved.

“Our last grind cost us $12,000,” Pearson said. “We needed to resolve this. We will be meeting soon to discuss the future of the recycling center.”

The Recycle Center will continue to accept Plastic 1 & 2, corrugated cardboard, steel, newspaper and magazines, shredded office paper and junk mail, motor oil. The Recycle Center is open Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; on Tuesday, Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The City of Geneva will not be picking brush anymore.

Brush must be taken to Saybrook Soil & Compost.

“We will only pick it up if limbs snap and fall in the right of way,” Streets Department Superintendent Tim Bittner said. “Anything else we will not pick up. You need to transport it yourself to the facility.”

The annual city of Geneva Spring Cleanup is May 3. It is only for Waste Management residential customers. All materials need to be on the lawn by 6 a.m.

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Cleveland Cavaliers reach out to Lakeside High School students

Plymouth Township trustees announce meeting change The Plymouth Township trustees have changed the date of their first regular May meeting due to the primary election. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, May 5, 2014, in the Community Room.

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Pictured standing in front of the Elmore Smith’s Smokehouse Restaurant at Quicken Loans are (left to right – front) Isiah Mathers, Logan Loveland, Trevian Archer, Thai Wofford, (middle row) Jose Ramos, Jonathan Santana, Ja’Mar Bruner, Asa Williams, Jarel Colbert, (back row) Elmore Smith, Robert Walker, Reggie Bryant and Jacob Williams.

Lakeside High School freshman and sophomore students were guests at Quicken Loans Arena, home of the Cleveland Cavaliers, on Friday, Feb. 28, 2014, Cleveland Cavaliers vs.

Utah Jazz.

Prior to game day, the Cavs donated 15 tickets, several rows above floor seats, loaded with a $5 food voucher, and Cavs t-shirts. The LHS boys who had this privilege to visit the Q participate in CTAG (Closing The Achievement Gap), under the direction of Sally Bradley.

The goal of the CTAG program is to assure that the academic, social, and emotional issues of the students are addressed. Attending this event were Trevian Archer, JaMar Bruner, Reggie Bryant, Jared Colbert, Logan Loveland, Isiah Mathers, Jose Ramos, John Santana, Robert Walker, Asa Williams, Jacob Williams, and Thai Wofford.

The CTAG members spent the evening watching the pregame warm-ups, listening to several of the Cavs Legends, enjoying a complimentary dinner and concession stand snacks, plus receiving a Cavs bag filled with gift store items. The Cavs tote bag contained another Cavs t-shirt with a matching Cavs baseball cap, a Tristan Thompson bobble head, a Cavs autograph book and pen, and other miscellaneous items.

Elmore Smith gave all the boys autographed basketball cards of the legends, and treated them to a barbecue dinner at his restaurant in the Q called “Elmore Smith’s Smokehouse.” The majority’s favorite food item was chicken nachos!

Austin Carr (Cavs 1971-1980), Jim Chones (Cavs 19731982), Harry Davis (Cavs 1978-1979), Campy Russell (Cavs

1984), and Elmore Smith (Cavs 1977-1979) are five of the Legends that reached out to the twelve LHS boys. They signed autographs on the t-shirts and caps, and shared words of encouragement.

Jim Chones said, “Believe in yourself. You can make anything happen.”

Austin Carr stopped by adding enthusiasm by stating his famous phrase, “Get that weak stuff out of here.”

Other messages communicated by the Legends were work hard and be committed, have dreams and goals, overcome obstacles, make good choices, and have determination to reach your success.

Elmore Smith gave each boy two books, volume 1 and 2 of Questions Young People Ask, Answers That Work. He challenged them to read the literature, and the first boy to read both books and answer the questions at the end of the chapters will be his guest at another game this season.

Kelly (Fortune) Romano, general manager of sports and entertainment at the Q, came by to say hello. She is originally from Ashtabula. Kelly welcomed the group to the Cavs game and gave them each another $5 voucher for concessions in the concourse to the group.

The generosity of this professional team was overwhelming.

The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Utah Jazz 99-79. The students like to think that we brought them good luck. In reality it was a win-win night for both the Cavs and the twelve LHS boys that were given that night’s experience. Thank you, Cleveland Cavaliers!

Reminder: The Great Easter Egg Hunt is this Saturday

BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON - Hundreds of brightly colored plastic Easter eggs will decorate the football field at the Jefferson Area High School this Saturday, April 12.

Rain or shine, that’s when Jefferson’s Great Easter Egg Hunt 2014 will be held. Spon-

sored by the Gazette and the Jefferson Area Chamber of Commerce, the Easter egg hunt is a popular tradition in the community, giving children in four different age groups the opportunity to win candy and prizes, thanks to generous donations from Jefferson-area businesses and industry.

The Great Easter Egg

Hunt will begin promptly at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 12.

Children will be split into four age groups, giving them an equal chance to fill their baskets with the plastic eggs. Age groups this year are: ages 1-2, ages 3-5, ages 6-8 and ages 9-11.

One lucky child in each age group will win a bicycle.

If your child doesn’t walk

away with the bicycle, don’t worry. There will still be plenty of other prizes they can win, as more than 3,500 Easter eggs will be loaded with candy and chances to win hundreds of prizes.

Stefanie Wessell, senior editor for Gazette Newspapers, may be reached at swessell@gazettenews.com.

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ida y is ffinal inal da y Frida iday day ODOT visits council meeting Fr for Citizen of the to discuss plan for Lake Road Year nominations

BY ZACHARY DZURICK Gazette Newspapers GENEVA ON THE LAKE – Like it or not, Lake Road is going to be shut down this summer between Meyers and Ninevah. To help alleviate concerns, the Ohio Department of Transportation sent a delegation to attend the Geneva on the Lake council meeting on Monday night. The council chambers were packed as every seat was filled.

ODOT project manager Larry Obhof, District 4 Construction Area Engineer Bulent Bilgin and ODOT public information officer Brent Kovacs all spoke at the meeting. The contractor for the project Mark Haines and his wife were also in attendance at the meeting.

“It is a necessary evil that we have to close Lake Road,” Bilgin said.

ODOT has hand selected large rocks from a quarry in Sandusky to be used to for revetment along Lake Road to prevent the road from collapsing into the lake.

“We have lost 75 feet since 2006,” Obhof said. “We will be restoring the revetment that took place in 1976 and 1986. The main problem is that water seeps into the ground and that affects the bank. We are adding pipe to all of the ditches which should take care a lot of the water problem.”

On Lake Road itself, after the work is complete, it will have a six-foot wide shoulder that includes a pedestrian and bike path on the lake side. The cost of the project is approximately $6.5 million.

“This is intended to be a permanent fix,” Bilgin said.

“This is not patch. It is a repair as good as we can do.”

Some work is already being done on Lake Road to prepare for the closure. Last week there was a temporary shutdown of the road caused by a cave-in. Obhof said that was caused by the deepest pipe and it should not happen again. There may be temporary one-lane traffic as needed.

One of the main reasons for the closure of the road is the removal of the guardrail.

Once the rail is removed the road will be closed. The earliest the total closure of the road could be is June 2. IF there is heavy rain, the closing could be delayed a week or two. The work needs to be completed by October 15.

For every day construction takes place after that day, the contractor would have to pay a fine of $1,400 a day.

Right now both the village and ODOT want to educate the public as much as they can about the closure.

There will be large signs and electronic boards to inform drivers of the closure and the detour route. ODOT is re-

quired by law to only use state routes as the official detour route. So officially traveling from Ashtabula city, the detour would be 531 to 45 to 20 to 534.

“However, you can look at a map and travel down whatever road you want,” Bilgin said.

So the unofficial detour will be Meyer to North Bend to Ninevah Road back to Lake Road.

“We will not provide the signs, but if you want to put up a sign with an arrow that says Geneva on the Lake, we will not tear it down,” Obhof said.

Obhof said that ODOT would be ready to repair Ninevah Road as needed during the process.

ODOT has produced notification brochures for local businesses to pass out. They will be passing them out on Monday.

“We will bring a bunch as well at the Village Meeting on April 17,” Kovacs said.

“We will also have electronic versions available as well on our website.”

State representative John Patterson said he would link the electronic version to his website, the state website and suggested that it be linked to various tourism websites.

Councilman Don Woodward requested that ODOT consider learning from past mistakes.

“This is will be the third closure I have lived through,” Woodward said.

“In the past people didn’t realize that Lake Road was open through the village.

Can we get signage that says road open through the village?”

Bilgin said he was receptive to the suggestion and he would check into it. Another suggestion was signage on I90 letting people coming from the East know it would be easier to exit the highway at 531 and take that route into the village.

The Geneva on the Lake administration was pleased with ODOT’s plan for notifying the public about the road closure.

“I thought it went well overall,” Mayor Dave Nelson “I thought we had some good ideas on how to notify the public. We have signs and notifications on the website.

We got taken by surprise by the project but as now we are in good shape. We thank ODOT and John Patterson for his help.”

Village administrator Jim Hockaday concurred.

“It went well. They answered everyone’s questions,” Hockaday said. “I look forward to seeing them again on April 17 for the town hall meeting. We are also very thankful to Representative Patterson for his help working with us and ODOT.”

Woman discovers intoxicated stranger in her car

BY ZACHARY DZURICK Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON - On March 30 after finishing her shift at the Verizon Store on North Chestnut, a female employee left work and discovered an intoxicated man in her vehicle.

The woman opened her door and screamed for the man whom she did not know to get out of her car. She said the man told her that he was “going to get her” and grabbed his crotch. He also made several other sexually suggestive movements. The man left the vehicle and started to stumble down North Chestnut.

“I was pretty terrified,” the woman said. “I was on my phone when it happened so that made me a little more calm. You could tell he was messed up. He came after me, but you could tell he was not in his right mind. He did make sexual gestures and he licked my window.”

A Jefferson Police Officer on patrol witnessed the man later identified as Michael Bryson, Sr., walking erratically on North Chestnut. As the officer continued down North Chestnut, the victim flagged him down and told him she was attacked. The victim described her attacker and Bryson fit the description.

When the officer approached Bryson, he noticed a large knife sheath on Bryson. When officer attempted to speak to Bryson, Bryson told the officers to “Go f— yourself.”

The officer placed Bryson under arrest and there was no knife found on his person.

The victim confirmed that Bryson was the man in her car. Bryson called the woman a “lying b——” and threatened to sue the officer.

Bryson was charged with three misdemeanors.

“Based on the law, that is all we could charge him with,” Jefferson Police Chief Dave Wassie said. “He never physically touched her.”

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The officer attempted to take Bryson to the Ashtabula County Jail, but due to overpopulation the jail could not accept Bryson.

“We are basically a 98 percent felony jail,” Ashtabula Sheriff William Johnson said. “I know it is frustrating, but it is the cost of doing business. If you are charged with a felony we take you. There is a very long waiting list for misdemeanors.”

The officer then took Bryson home. Later the officer returned to patrol Bryson’s street. According to the report, it appeared as Bryson had broken a lot of his possessions from inside his home and placed them on his front porch.

The manager at the Verizon store said the store is taking precautions for employees leaving the store.

He also informed other local businesses of what happen so they can take precautions for their employees as well.

“The officer told me to talk to my manager and to have the man banned,” the victim said. “That way if he came back to the store, they could arrest him for trespassing.

My manager was talking to the district manager to see what we could do.”

Obviously she is concerned that the man was only charged with misdemeanors.

“They told me he normally carries a big knife,” she said. “It is scary that he can only be charged with something more until he touches me or someone else.”

BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON - Friday, April 11, is the final day to submit nominations and reservations for the Jefferson Area Chamber of Commerce’s 61st annual Citizen of the Year Awards Banquet.

This year, the Citizen of the Year Awards Banquet will be held Tuesday, April 29, in a new location at the Central Park Community Center (former Jefferson Elementary School), 104 E. Jefferson St., Jefferson.

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 nominations for. The 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 Jefferson (or non-resident who works in Jefferson or has a significant presence in Jefferson) for his or her significant efforts and/or service in 2013 and/or recent years, which advance 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 great school district commu-

nities.

The nomination may be based upon a major service project in 2013 or an accumulation of service over the past few years that advances the best interests 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 acknowledgment 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.

The Chamber also welcomes people to submit names for the “Good Samaritan” Award.

Nomination forms can be found at Jefferson Village Hall. They should be mailed no later than Friday, April 11, 2014, 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 11, 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.

Northwest ATMs scheduled for upgrade Over the next few months, Northwest will upgrade all of its ATMs, converting the current Microsoft Windows XP operating system to Microsoft Windows 7.

Earlier, Microsoft announced that it would no longer issue automatic updates to ATMs running the Windows XP operating system. Northwest reached an agreement with its ATM service provider, Diebold, Incorporated (NYSE: DBD), to guarantee the necessary patches and critical support from Microsoft until Windows 7 is installed.

“We are pleased that Microsoft will continue to provide Northwest’s ATMs with support beyond April 2014,” said Joe Schwind, EFT manager. “Software maintenance and upgrades are a regular part of our business and we have taken the necessary steps to ensure that there will be no interruption in service and that our customers’ personal information will remain safe. We have the utmost confidence in our service provider and expect a seamless transition to Windows 7.”

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GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • WEEK OF WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 2014 • 5A

Work started up again at McDonald’s site

Ashtabula paving program revealed

BY ZACHARY DZURICK Gazette Newspapers

Timonere wanted to find a way to catch up.

“I went to our consultant GPD and said this is the amount we normally spend,” Timonere said. “I would like to make that our payment.

How much can we get done?

How much can we borrow for how many years? They evaluated all of our city streets using the ODOT rating scale and came back with a plan. We highlighted other roads and got input from council and our staff. We are ready to go to the state of Ohio infrastructure bank to borrow the money.”

The city intends to borrow $5 million to finance the project. The city will be able to defer the debt for up to three years.

GDP Group’s Christopher Tolnar is the project manager. He presented the plan to council and the audience.

The project is a three-

ASHTABULA – Council elected to begin their precouncil meeting a half hour earlier than normal to offer a public presentation of the city’s ambitious upcoming paving program. Council was rewarded with one of the largest audiences in some time.

“We have been working on this plan since November,” Ashtabula city manager Jim Timonere said. “We wanted to find a way to get a lot of streets down in a short period of time. The city PHOTO BY STEFANIE WESSELL traditionally has allocated Spring work has begun at the site of the future McDonald’s $300,000 to $400,000 for paving that might get us 8in Jefferson.

12 streets. So we really

BY STEFANIE WESSELL they’re going to try and do it weren’t making the impact Gazette Newspapers in the mud or wait until it we needed to with the condries up a bit. All the permits ditions of the roads.”

JEFFERSON - With are pulled and ready to go.”

With many city roads not warmer weather comes the But with the bulldozer being paved in a long time, construction work. and other machinery already Jefferson Village Admin- at the future McDonald’s loistrator Terry Finger gave an cation, at the corner of East update about construction Walnut and North Chestnut projects during a Jefferson streets, crews were out on Village Council meeting on Tuesday morning despite the Monday, April 7. rain.

“McDonald’s is mobiFinger also gave an uplized,” Finger said. date on the Market Street ASHTABULA COUNTY – Most of us have been affected Finger said Monday night project, which wasn’t set to by breast cancer in some way. The American Cancer Society that work was set to begin begin up again until May. Tuesday, but he was unsure “Today, I heard they’re needs your help to finish the fight.

Volunteers are needed to help plan and host the 2nd anwhether it would be delayed going to bring all the equipnual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer® walk in because of the rainy ment down. Hopefully they’ll weather. be able to get the channel Ashtabula County. The 5K walk will take place on Saturday, “The first thing we gotta out next week,” Finger said. October 4, 2014, at Lakeshore Park, but the planning starts do is a lot of dirt work,” Fin- “Weather permitting, we’re now. We are looking for volunteers to fill specific roles on our ger said. “So I don’t know if on to [spring] construction.” 2014 Making Strides planning committee. The role of the com-

year project. The first year of the project intends to pave 16.06 miles and cost $3,812,000. The second year hopes to pave 7.42 miles for a cost of $1,810,000. The third year is 2.76 miles for $990,000. There will also be a reserve of $689,000 meant for 2.76 miles to be used as needed. In the last six years the city has paved 17.31 miles. So after the project is completed from 2007-2016 a total of 46.55 miles of city roads will have been paved which is 49 percent of the city’s roads.

You may have noticed that cost of the project doesn’t add up to the $5 million borrowed that is by design.

“We estimate being able to do $7 million worth of work,” Tolnar said. “We over budget as we expected to get really competitive bids as companies will be able to

work in one place and get a lot of work done.”

The road will be grinded down. The resurface will range from 1.5 inches to three inches.

“The worst offenders will get the three inches,” Tolnar said.

Tolnar said the city would have more grindings that it will be able to store. He said by allowing most contractors to keep the majority of the shavings the city will receive lower bids.

“You can save 10 to 20 percent if you let the grindings go back,” Tolnar said.

By having a project of this size, Timonere said the city would be able to put a crack seal program in place.

“We need it and we will be addressing that,” Timonere said. “That is one of the benefits of a program of this size.”

Volunteer to finish the fight against breast cancer Help change the course of breast cancer by joining your local American Cancer Society ‘Making Strides Against Breast Cancer’ Committee

Lunching with special friends and family at Austinburg Elementary School

PHOTOS BY JAN PERALA FOR GENEVA SCHOOLS

Tracy and Angelina Brown and Deann and Lauren Caswell at Austinburg Elementary’s Lunch with Someone Special.

BY JAN PERALA Geneva Area City Schools

Someone Special, a time of treasured moments and shared experience.

AUSTINBURG TOWNThe event is sponsored by SHIP - Parents, grandpar- the school’s parent teacher ents and special friends filled organization and is held conthe cafeteria at Austinburg currently with a Book Fair, Ryan Pandy and his mom Jennifer picked out a favorite Elementary last week for the which provides time for post- read at the Book Fair sponsored by Austinburg school’s annual Lunch with lunch book browsing.

Elementary School Association.

Spring cleaning in the village

BY STEFANIE WESELL Gazette Newspapers

Annual Curbside Clean-Up Day is May 10

JEFFERSON - Just like it’s spring cleaning for the home, the Village of Jefferson also has been cleaning up for spring.

Village Administrator Terry Finger noted in his report that village crews have been pruning shrubs and cleaning park flower beds to be ready for spring growth.

“The street sweeper is active, vacuuming up the grit from road surfaces,” Finger noted.

Finger also noted that Brobst Tree Service Co. will return for removal of dead wood from street shade trees

to minimize having weak branches fall to the ground during high wind.

“We have issued a [purchase order] to Brobst Tree Service Co. to grind last year’s brush picked up at curbside to make room for this year’s brush,” Finger said.

He also noted that the 2014 monthly brush pick up commenced April 7, then the first week of each month until October.

The village also is holding its annual Curbside CleanUp Day on May 10, beginning at 7 a.m.

All items must be at the curb on Friday. Once the truck

has been through, it will not be back.

“Several trucks will be around town. Don’t miss out by being late,” village officials advised.

Items accepted include old appliances, furniture, carpeting, televisions and other household items. Appliances will be picked up by the village street crew.

Appliances must have doors removed. Appliances containing a coolant (Freon) must have the coolant removed and have a sticker indicating that a certified technician removed it, or there will be a charge for the village

having it removed.

Other restrictions include: • No brush, limbs, logs or yard waste will be picked up.

No rocks or dirt.

• No pipe or metal pieces longer than four feet.

• No flammable, toxic or other hazardous materials.

• No containers weighing more than 50 pounds.

• No single item over 150 pounds.

• No engine blocks or other heavy automotive parts.

• No rubber tires.

• No construction or demolition materials.

• All loose materials and small pieces must be in containers or bagged.

mittee includes securing sponsors, recruiting teams, celebrating survivors, publicity, logistics, and more.

There will be an informational meeting on Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at 6 p.m. at the Harbor-Topky Memorial Library, 1633 Walnut Blvd. Ashtabula. A brief presentation will outline the work of the American Cancer Society and review the committee roles and positions. No prior experience with Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is necessary to join the committee. All that is needed is a passion to fight back against this disease.

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is the largest network of breast cancer awareness events in the nation. This event also supports the American Cancer Society’s unique mission to fight breast cancer on all fronts and save lives by helping people stay well by reducing breast cancer risk or finding it early; helping people get well by providing information and support during and after a cancer diagnosis; by finding cures through investment in groundbreaking breast cancer research and by fighting back by encouraging lawmakers to pass laws to defeat cancer and by rallying communities worldwide to join the fight.

Visit www.makingstrideswalk.org/ashtabula to learn more about the event. To RSVP for the meeting, or find out more details about the committee, contact Anna-Marie Labowski at anna-marie.labowski@cancer.org or call 814-866-5174.

The American Cancer Society is a global grassroots force of more than three million volunteers saving lives and fighting for every birthday threatened by every cancer in every community. As the largest voluntary health organization, the Society’s efforts have contributed to a 20 percent decline in cancer death rates in the U.S. since 1991, and a 50 percent drop in smoking rates. Thanks to our progress, nearly 14 million Americans who have had cancer and countless more who have avoided it will celebrate more birthdays this year. We’re finding cures as the nation’s largest private, not-for-profit investor in cancer research, ensuring people facing cancer have the help they need and continuing the fight for access to quality health care, lifesaving screenings, clean air, and more. For more information, to get help, or to join the fight, call us anytime, day or night, at 1-800-227-2345 or visit cancer.org.

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GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • WEEK OF WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 2014 • 6A

Council approves pay Ashtabula loses beloved resident Karen Flack to stay for city jail

BY ZACHARY DZURICK Gazette Newspapers

BY ZACHARY DZURICK Gazette Newspapers ASHTABULA – The Ashtabula County Jail is over-packed. According to Sheriff William Johnson the jail is filled up to 98 percent with felony inmates. There is very little room for nonviolent misdemeanor offenders to serve their time. The waiting list for misdemeanors is very long. With the Sheriff and the County Commissioners having a difference of opinion on the budget, it is possible that the jail will lose another 40-60 beds, which would make the waiting list even longer Council passed two ordinances to allow the City Jail to accommodate some of those non-violent offenders who would like to get their jail time taken care of in the form of pay to stay.

“In some of these cases these are good people who made a mistake and need to serve their time and move on with their lives,” City Manager Jim Timonere said.

“They have lesser sentences like three to five days. I have heard people who have set aside time to serve at the jail and be turned away six times because of overcrowding. They move their schedules around, get babysitters and told there is no room.

This will provide people with another option.”

Ordinance 2014-43 repealed in its entirety section 141.2 of the codified ordinances in order to permit the city jail to accept commitments on sentences from the Ashtabula Municipal Court and to update the collection costs of confinement.

Ordinance 2014-44 enacted a new 141.2 with updated language. City Solicitor Michael Franklin brought the legislation to the safety committee, which then brought it to council.

“There are two primary factors that led me to ask safety forces to consider this legislation,” Franklin said.

“That is the county jail in

addition to having limited space for misdemeanor prisoners because the state of Ohio has forced the counties to take low-grade felons and put them on community control sanctions, saving the state the money to house them in the state prison, but also the Sheriff Department and the County Commissioners don’t see eye to eye that much about how much funding the Sheriff ’s Department needs to operate that jail.

“So under those circumstances I asked for legislation that would do two things. One that would specifically allow our city jail to accept commitments or sentences from our municipal court as long as it is within the operating permit of the jail, which is to say 12 days.

That would allow a lot of people who are waiting to do three or five day mandatory sentence for DUI or things like that to get their time served. Secondarily I asked we amend the pay-to-stay program to allow the city manager to set a daily rate that is consistent with what other jail facilities charge in their pay to stay programs.

It is possible we will be able to cover some of these costs for people that are not indigent and have to serve three or five days and they can afford to pay $50 and would like to serve sooner rather than later so they don’t have the sentence holding over their heads for two or three years which they do right now.”

City Councilor Richard Balog supported the legislation.

“It is common sense,” Balog said. “It is a better use of our space.”

The new fee for room and board shall be $50 per diem with a one-time reception fee of $75. The legislation also includes new language about fee for random drug tests and testing for HIV, hepatitis, tuberculosis and other communicable diseases.

ASHTABULA – The city of Ashtabula lost a friend and cheerleader on Tuesday when Karen Flack passed away peacefully at 4:44 a.m.

She is survived by her daughter and two grandchildren.

“It was never about her but always about the city,” City Councilor Josephine Misener said. “She never wanted praise of recognition.

The city never had a greater friend.”

Misener moved from Cleveland to E. 6th Street over 30 years ago and never moved again. Last month council recognized Flack with a Very Special Recognition Resolution for her years of service to the city. Flack was a regular at city council and as it stated in the resolution is “known for her tenacity in doing her part to beautify our fair City and to hold citizens accountable to ‘do the right thing.’”

Flack spent over 10 years beautifying South Park and has been involved in City Charter Committee and the Mission Statement Committee. The resolution concludes, “Karen Flack is the epitome of our mission.”

Flack served on the committee that created the city mission statement of “Our

BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON - Some Village of Jefferson residents received a surprise Friday, when their recycling containers showed up at their homes.

The containers showed up before residents received the letter detailing the new recycling program in the village, Village Councilor Jerry March said during a council meeting on Monday, April 7.

But March said residents should receive the letter explaining the program this week, and the

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mission is to provide services and partner with our citizens, businesses and neighbors to enhance the quality of life for all who live in and visit Ashtabula.”

Flack spent her life doing just that.

“She was so close to so many people,” Misener said.

“She just wanted the best for the city. She tried to put the city first and work diligently.

She was not afraid to roll up her sleeves whether it was planting flowers, dressing windows or working in the parks. Lately housing was priority for her. She knew that the strong basis of a city is good clean neighborhoods.

She knew it was very important for economic development.”

Former Ashtabula Area Schools Board President Christine Seuffert said that Flack walked the walk.

“She saw so much potential in the city of Ashtabula,” Seuffert said. “She was an artist so she saw the city through an artist’s eye. She couldn’t stand people who took the city for granted and allowed it to decline. She wasn’t one of those people who said you should do this instead. She would say, I will do it with you.”

What was Flack’s legacy to the city of Ashtabula?

“If you feel that things can be different you have to work to make the change,” Seuffert said. “It will not be given to you. You have to work for it.”

On the day the resolution was passed, Council President J.P. Ducro IV said these words about Flack.

“Karen has been a bulldog for code enforcement and cleaning up properties ever since I met her,” Ducro said.

“She is a faithful attendee of council and always looking to improve the appearance of the city. Not a lot of people are dedicated to that. She is very deserving of the resolution.”

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rest of the residents also will be having their containers delivered soon.

The containers are part of the new recycling program that will become effective May 5. Effective on this date, all residents will receive regular trash pickup on Wednesday morning, so all trash should be placed on the curb Tuesday night.

Recycling will be picked up every other Wednesday, according to the schedule below. The village is divided into east and west sides, with Chestnut Street (Route 46) being the center of town. The east side include Chestnut Street and development on the north side of West Beech Street.

West Side May 7 May 21 June 4 June 18 July 2 July 16 July 30 Aug. 13 Aug. 27 Sept. 10 Sept. 24 Oct. 8 Oct. 22 Nov. 5 Nov. 19 Dec. 3 Dec. 17 Dec. 31

actually all plastics #1 through #7 that can be accepted.

She also said that the items should be placed loose in the container.

“They don’t want it in a bag. They want it loose in the container,” Maloney said.

Types of programs to choose from include: • Regular Service Each customer is limited to four 40-gallon cans or bags per week. The cost is $15.75 per month.

• Cart Service Hauler will provide a 95gallon cart. The cost is $17.75 per month. You are limited to this cart plus two 40-gallon bags of your own.

• Bag Programs East Side Contractor-supplied May 14 bags. You are limited to bags May 29 supplied by the village.

June 11 B1 - $5, One bag per June 25 month plus recycle every July 9 other week.

July 23 B2 - $9.75, Two bags per Aug. 6 month plus recycle every Aug. 20 other week.

Sept. 4 • If “No Service” is Sept. 17 needed, you must show proof Oct. 1 of one of these approved Oct. 15 methods of disposal: You are Oct. 29 a business owner with a Nov. 12 dumpster (will need to supNov. 26 ply a copy of your current Dec. 10 bill); You are a renter and the Dec. 24 property owner supplies a dumpster.

Village Administrator Terry Finger said that the cost of people’s trash bills will go up about $2 per month, but the contract with Waste Management was up for renewal anyway.

Mayor Judy Maloney said there will be a sticker on top of the container that tells what can be recycled.

Although the original flyer says plastics #1 and #7, it’s

The village also provided these Recycling Guidelines: • As residents of the Village of Jefferson, you will receive curbside recycling services every other week.

Please observe the following guidelines to keep your collection service running smoothly.

• Recycling Cart. Always lift the lid from the front

to place materials inside the cart. Mixed recyclables should be placed loose inside the cart.

• Always close the lid to keep animals, rain, snow, and ice out, and keep the recyclables in.

• Do not bag recyclables.

• To clean, simply rinse with water from time to time and let it dry out in the sun with the lid open.

• Do not place paints, solvents, acids, gasoline, oil, hot ashes, sand, soil, rocks, concrete, medical recyclables or exposed needles in your cart.

Acceptable recycling • All glass bottles • Aluminum and tin cans • All plastics #1 through #7 • Cardboard boxes (flatten) • Cereal boxes • Office paper • Junk mail • Magazines newspapers Unacceptable recycling • Aerosol cans • Plastic toys • Candy wrappers • Plates / dishes • Used paper plates • Styrofoam • Carpet or cloth • Detergent boxes • Used paper towels / tissues • Food soiled cardboard (pizza boxes) • Wax coated boxes • Liquids • Window glass • Plastic bags • Wet paper • Waxed paper When placing the containers for pick up, recycle and trash containers are to be placed three feet apart or on opposite sides of your driveway with the lid opening facing the street, village officials said.

Education

GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • WEEK OF WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 2014 • 7A

Geneva High School junior Katie Peck Falcon Menus wins Rotary 4 -Way Speech Contest Jefferson & Rock Creek Elementary Breakfast

BY JAN PERALA Geneva Area City Schools GENEVA - For the third consecutive year, Katie Peck, a senior at Geneva High School, has claimed the top prize in Geneva Rotary’s annual 4 Way Speech Contest.

The competition requires young speechwriters to articulate their thoughts regarding the points in the Rotary 4 - Way Test. “Of the things we think, say or do: Is it the TRUTH? Is it FAIR to all concerned? Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?”

The 4-Way Test, a widely accepted statement of business ethics, was created by a Rotarian and adopted by Rotary International in 1943 as a creed for vocational and professional standards and

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Fruit Filled Churro Skillet Egg Frittata On a Biscuit Whole Grain Cinnamon Roll Cereal, Mini Muffin Breakfast Pizza Gogurt, Cinnamon Goldfish Whole Wheat Pancake, Sausage Link, Syrup No School No School Egg Patty & Cheese On a Biscuit Bagel w/ cream cheese Or Jelly

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Hot Dog on Bun, Deli Roaster Potatoes, Celery & Dip Beefy Cheesy Tortilla chips, Hot Carrots, Cucumber slices Twisted Edge Pizza, Romaine Lettuce, Garbanzo Beans, Tomatoes Chicken Patty on Bun, Baked Beans, Tator Tots, Hot Broccoli Burrito, Salsa, Carrots, Cucumber & Dip Hot Ham Slice, Sweet Potato Casserole, Green Beans & Roll, Jell-o Round Pizza, Hot Corn, Green Pepper strips with Dip No School No School Chicken Strips, Pasta Salad, Baked Beans, Broccoli & Dip Sort Taco Wrap, Lettuce, Cheese, Salsa, Sun Chips, Corn

Lunch April 10 April 11 April 14 PHOTO BY JAN PERALA FOR GENEVA SCHOOLS

Katie Peck, a senior at Geneva High School, was judged the winner of Geneva Rotary’s annual 4-Way Speech Contest for the third consecutive year. GHS juniors Brent McFarland and Grace Lillie claimed the second and third places in the competition.

The speechwriters are pictured with GHS Principal and Rotarian Douglas Wetherholt, Rotary Speech Contest Advisors Melissa Hull and Margaret Shymanski and Geneva Schools Superintendent and Rotarian Mary D. Zappitelli. everyday living.

Peck’s thoughtfully composed and eloquently delivered speech focused on the practice of discouraging in-

BEE Among the competitors in the Bee will be Geneva Schools Superintendent Mary Zappitelli, Board of Education members Ed Brashear, David Foote and Ford Behm, Administrators Steve Candela, Melissa Doherty, Michael Penzenik and Alex Anderson, Accountant Tina Griffiths, City Council President Jeff Piotrowski, Rotarians Terri Vincent Richard Arndt and Donna Hughes, Madsen Donuts owner Billie Biery, Griffiths Furniture owner Dick Griffiths, teachers Robin Christopher, Dennis Noble, Brian O’Dell, Jeanna Webb, John Barbo, Jeff Hull, Brenda Unsinger, Denise Stehura and Brad Hunt, Attorneys Frank Griffiths and Phil Cordova, Winners Circle Trophy Shop Owner Randy Thompson, Shannon’s Mini Mart owner Shawn Shannon, SPIRE Institute Food and Beverage Director Jaime Cordova and a contingent of students, parents and friends of education.

“I think that this Spelling Bee is a wonderful idea; a fun way to support our students’ academic endeavors and hopefully not embarrass ourselves too much,” GHS teacher Brad Hunt said.

Spellers will take their places to compete in the 2014 Adult Spelling Bee on Saturday, April 12, 2014 in the GHS Auditorium. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Master of Ceremonies for the evening will be Geneva Board of Education member and local attorney, Richard Dana. Judges for the event will be Kent State Ashtabula English Professor Dr. Deborah Bice, GHS graduate and Ashtabula County Magistrate and Court Administrator Marianne Sezon and GHS Advanced Placement English teacher Margaret Shymanski.

Geneva Schools District Treasurer Kevin Lillie will serve as Official Pronouncer at the Bee. Team photos will be taken to preserve the moment, and the team with the most prolific spellers will take home an engraved trophy, medals imprinted with the official Bee logo created by GHS junior Grace Lillie and a year’s worth of bragging rights. The Geneva High School Pep Band will provide entertainment at the event and the Boosters will also offer a 50/50 raffle, raffle tickets for a new Kindle and for a package containing two season passes good for admission to every Eagles home sporting event for the 2014/ 15 school year.

Admission to the Geneva Academic Boosters Adult Spelling Bee is free for students. Adults can cheer for their favorite teams for an admission fee of $3 and admission is$5 for couples.

“It is truly amazing what the Academic Boosters do for our school and the number of students they help with scholarships and awards,” Senior Class and National Honor Society President Dani Zapp said. I feel really blessed to be a Geneva Eagle and I hope everyone comes to the Spelling Bee.” Geneva Academic Boosters Club Scholarship & Award Winners Since 1996 Jennie Wortman, Heather Thayer, Jennifer Rizzo, Christine Congdon, Jennifer Wilhelm, R. C. Phinney, Jennifer Wynn, Courtney Behm, Rachel Hendren, Yvonne Piper, Jessica Roberts, Laura Maddox, John von Tesmar, Brooke Hoff, Thomas Obhof, Kelly Kerney , Rebecca Molinoff, Amy Althoff,Susan Bobulsky, Joni Landphair, Corissa Landphair, Rebecca Stoltz, Jaishree Manohar, Gwen Kennedy, Michael Guthrie, Steven Anderson, Shawn Wilhoite, Charlotte Downes, Andrew Avsec , Victoria Leonard, Susan Brace, Lillian Corbin, Peter Daniels , John Kohli, Thomas Patterson, Renee Campagna, Rachael Mundie, Mary Althoff, Lynsay Whelan, Andrew Jeanblanc, Stephanie Morris, Adrienne Schaab, Kimberly Simpson, Rachel Fix, Amber Carraher , Maureen Vandervort, Stephanie Decker , Lori Welch, Alison Sposito, Michael Obhof, Charles Webb , Andrew Austin, Erica Stoltz, Breanna Kellhofer , Greg Patterson, Lindsay Starkey,

dividuality among young beauty contest contestants and its negative effects.

She advances to district level competition at

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Beachwood High School.

GHS juniors Brent April 23 McFarland and Grace Lillie claimed the second and Jefferson Area Junior/Senior High School third places in the contest.

Breakfast April 9 Maple Pancake Wrap April 10 Whole Grain Breakfast Bar From page 1A April 11 Warm Bagel W/Cream Cheese April 14 Whole Grain Breakfast Bar, Cheddar Snack, Cheese Janelle Leonard, Elizabeth Hall, Steve Avsec, Sarah April 15 Egg & Cheese LaGriddle Molinoff, An Lazo, Nate Warners, Anne Gerken, Manny April 16 Ham, Egg, & Cheese Breakfast Wrap Zeyas, Robert Kocher, Carley Grey, Brian Gozelanczyk, April 17 Cinnamon Toast Sticks, Sausage Link No School Jessie Lamprecht, Jordan Cuddy, David Henry, Tatiana April 18 No School Krajec , Rachel Kroner, Shaun Parker, Rebecca Seymour, April 21 Warm Bagel W/Cream Cheese Stephen Sposito, Amy Todd, Christopher Treen, Stephanie April 22 Breakfast Wrap von Tesmar, Jacob Whelan , Nativa Woerner, Elisabeth April 23 Burton, Shelley Vandervort , Shana Foote, Fred Obhof , Lunch Erica Cowoski, Sarah Bobulsky, Megan Hedrick, Kaitlin April 9 Chef Salad/Lettuce Meat & Cheese, Broccoli Bites, Soft Pretzel Rowden, Maria Calvillo-Reynoso, Ivan Calvillo-Reynoso, Meatball Sub/W Cheese On Whole Wheat Benjamin Austin, Betsy Hall , Colleen Hall, Elisha Beduhn, April 10 Bun, Green Beans, Cauliflower James Rauckhorst Natalie Mego Sarah Molinoff Scott Stuffed Crust Pizza, Glazed Carrots/Peas, Hoffman Steve Rohrbaugh Heather Carey Alexis Korovich, April 11 Fried Rice Lauren Starkey, Emily Kloosterman, Ashley McCafferty, April 14 Chicken Tenders W/Dip, Baby Carrots, Jeff Smee, Aleia Russell, Poorni Manohar , Cassandra PowSteamed Broccoli, Soft Pretzel ers, Katrina Peck, Kaitlin Rowden, Ryan Worbs, Heather April 15 Ham Dinner, Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes, Carey, Jeff Decker, Dan Henning, Pam Jessup, Poorni Sweet Potatoes, Strawberry Shortcake Taco Salad/lettuce Meat, Cheese, & Manohar, Ashley McCafferty , Sarah Parker, Jeff Smee, April 16 Chips, Black Beans, Fresh Baked Cookie Andrew Horvath, Carli Urcheck, Lauren Bond, Lara Kobelt Chicken Quesadillas w/ Sour Cream, , Tina Scibona , Aaron Kleps, Frank Carraher, Luke April 17 Corn, Fried Rice Wadowick , Alexandra VanAllen, Emily Ernes, Pamela April 18 No School Acord, Kelsey Bulvony, Emily Ernes Theresa Howard, April 21 No School Caitlin Maloy, Michael Doherty, Lara Heinz, David April 22 Chicken Nuggets w/dip, Oven Baked McFarland, Andrew Muto Samantha Parada, Emily Fries, Trucker Beans, Soft Pretzel Tramte, Joshua Wilks, Jessica Myers , Cassandra Baker, April 23 Chef Salad w/Lettuce, Meat & Cheese, Alexandrea Fistek, Amy Allison, Katelyn Smee, Megen Baby Carrots, Bread Choice Betts, Marki Meadows, Elora Russell , Liza Kobelt, Nate Horgan, Logan Pry, Adam Muller, Sha-Ray Bannister, Angelia Hoerrle, Alexandria Webb, Ashley Bailes, Jennie Avsec, Nola Bliss, Breanna Freeman, Amanda Gibson, Brian Jewell , Arielle McClung, Stephanie Phillips, Kathryn Pristov, Brandy Riha, Garrhett Via, Kristyn Pristo, Jessica Coggins, Aimee Jones, Allison Burgess, David Leishman, Tristam Mizak, Zachary Depp, Rob Ahlman, Greg Howard, David Moore, James Clisby, Alyssa Nieset, Lauren Armstrong, Torey Bowser ,Tyler Carlisle, Domina DiBiase, Michael Ellis, Alex Lillie, Stacy Mead, Brandon Privitera, Jennie Pugliese, Alexandria Clarke, Lindsey Adams, Jennifer Bean, Kayleena Brashear, Aric Cross, Robert Hayes , Jennifer Hughes, Joshua Lillie, Gabriel McLeod , Raphael Pugliese, Ursula Wilkinson, Sonya Leishman, Alisabeth Cardaman, Ford Carlisle, Clare Carlisle, Gina Colosi, Paige Huggins, Spencer Huggins, Julia Kibler, Nick Lamb, Joe Roney, Josh Smith, Amy Scott.

Some of the colleges and universities that Academic Boosters Scholarship winners have attended include Case Western Reserve University, Miami University of Ohio, Wittenberg University, Harvard University, The University of Akron, Kent State University, The University of Mount Union, Ohio State University, Westminster College, Bowdoin College, Stanford University, Northwestern University, Denison University, Ohio Wesleyan University, Slippery Rock University, Allegheny College, Gannon University, Edinboro University, Dartmouth College, New York University, The University of Toledo, Princeton University, Malone University, American University, Brown University, Baldwin Wallace University, Syracuse University, Ohio University, Lake Erie College, The University of Findlay, Ohio Northern University, Cleveland State University, Wesleyan College, Lakeland Community College, The University of Rochester, John Carroll University, The College of Wooster, Grove City College, The United States Military Academy at West Point, Ashland University, The United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, The University of Colorado, The University of Maine, The University of Michigan, Edinboro University, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Hiram College, Bowling Green State University, The University of Chicago and The University of Arizona.

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Geneva Area City Schools’ fifth-graders present Spring Music Concert at Geneva High School

Loomis donates additional funding Geneva Area for academic enrichment at JAHS Chamber of The goal is to expand inBY STEFANIE WESSELL Commerce to host Gazette Newspapers tellectual horizons of Jefferson students 16 to 18 First Aid and JEFFERSON - Bruce years of age who demononce again has do- strate an aptitude, interest CPR Training Loomis nated money to Jefferson and maturity in science and/ or math.

Area Local Schools for acaGENEVA - The Geneva demic enrichment.

During a recent JALS Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a First Aid and Board of Education meetCPR Training on Tuesday, ing, the board accepted a April 22, 2014, from 9 a.m. $2,000 donation from Mr. to 1 p.m., at Northwest Am- Loomis.

He’s adding to the bulance District, 1480 S. $10,000 he already donated, Broadway, Geneva.

Superintendent John The cost is only $10 per Montanaro said. person! All who take the Earlier in the year, a new training will receive a CPR academic-enrichment fund card that is good for two was established at Jefferson years. This training will also Area High School, designed count as a two-hour workers’ to help students pursue procompensation group safety grams that will test their limits, both academically Ready to Rock at Geneva Area City Schools’ fifth-grade spring concert. Austinburg training seminar for Cham- and physically, and send Elementary fifth graders (front) Christopher Christine, Shane Brody and Alaina Metzler ber members (CAREWORKS them on adventures. and (standing) Caleb Nugent, Kelly Calhoon, Sara Cararo, Austin Massena and Cork Compensation Inc./CCI).

Loomis donated $10,000 Everyone should take to the school district to creElementary fifth-grader Alex Schroeder had their moments in the spotlight at the Geneva Area City Schools’ fifth-grade spring concert on March 17. With the young vocalists is this training regardless of ate the Bruce A. Loomis elementary music teacher Lisa Stowell, who directed the show, which was enjoyed by their employment. Think Fund for Academic Enricha standing-room only crowd.

PHOTO BY JAN PERALA FOR GENEVA SCHOOLS about your family or place of ment. The enrichment is dework; what if something signed to provide Jefferson

BY JAN PERALA look forward to showcasing Each selection was intro- would happen would you Area High School students Geneva Area City Schools what they are learning in duced by a fifth grader who know what to do to help an opportunity to explore skills and occupations that class,” Geneva Schools el- explained the history and them? Call the Chamber to would provide experience GENEVA Henry ementary music instructor significance of the song. register by April 11 to be in and information to better Cork fifth-graders the class (440) 466-8694.

Wadsworth Longfellow fa- Lisa Stowell said. “The purplan for their future. mously wrote that “music is pose of Music in our Schools Alexander Krieg and the universal language of Month is to raise awareness Kenndehl Swanson intromankind,” and in a celebra- of the importance of music duced “Forever Learning” with these words. tion of song and Music in our education for all children.”

The song list for the ”The first time Mrs. Schools Month, fifth graders at Austinburg, Cork and Geneva Area City Schools’ Stowell heard the song ForThe Lakeside High School Goal Line Club is hostGeneva Platt R. Spencer El- fifth-grade spring concert ever learning, she was reing a Night at the Races. The event takes place Saturminded of the pledge Cork ementary Schools shared included: day, April 26, at Andrus Banquet Center. Tickets are “St. Patrick’s Jig” Elementary students recite their thoughts and musical $60 a couple and $35 individually. Ticket price includes “O Music, Sweet Music” every morning, ‘My job here talents with a standing room dinner, dessert and open bar. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., “Play a Simple Melody” in school is to learn. Hopeonly crowd at a spring concert dinner at 6 p.m., racing begins at 7 p.m. Tickets may “A BAG O’ Tigers” fully I will become a lifelong on March 17th in the Geneva be purchased by calling Amy Gibson at 440-344-2665 “The Voices of Pride” learner. In this process, I will High School auditorium. or Celest Gaylord at 992-8629.

“Forever Learning” care for others,’” they said.

“The students always

Lakeside High School Goal Line Club to hold Night at the Races

Montanaro said JAHS Principal Jeremy Huber works with Loomis to pick the students receiving the scholarships. Loomis has certain criteria that must be followed.

“Our students are really taking advantage of it, and he sees that,” Montanaro said.

With this fund, academic enrichment activities which are of modest expense should be excluded. The funds are to be used for experiences beyond what most parents could ordinarily afford. Although the funds are geared toward science and math programs, monies not used may also be offered to other academic or arts departments such as music, art or English.

Consideration will be given to students in programs such as, but not limited to, Outward Bound, National Outdoor Leadership School, Interlochen, the twoweek program at the Cleveland Institute of Art, a twoweek math and science program at the University of Michigan, a Student Writers’ Camp in Iowa and more.

April 16 Jefferson: JERD The next regular meeting of the Jefferson Emergency Rescue District will be held noon Wednesday at the district office.

ATTENTION DEMOCRATIC VOTERS!!

May 6th is an important primary election to replace the retiring Common Pleas Judge Ronald Vettel. Of the three Democratic candidates running for this position, Virginia Miller is the one who is courtroom-tested and courtroom proven.

Before casting your important vote, please consider the following:

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A Common Pleas Judge is a trial judge who manages and presides over trials of some of the most serious criminal and civil cases in our county. These cases not only include murder, drug trafficking and other felonies, but divorce actions where child custody or marital assets are to be allocated, foreclosures and other civil actions.

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• an Ashtabula County Assistant Prosecutor for more than five years;

The judges who are retiring from the bench this year were all experienced in Court and represented real people in Court before becoming judges. They learned as attorneys that judicial decisions have real consequences, not only for the accused but for victims and families; not only for parents but for children going through a divorce or custody battle. Good judges know that everyone has a right to their day in court and on a level playing field without reference to wealth or social standing.

Virginia Miller is an experienced trial attorney, having spent almost 25 years practicing before the Courts in Ashtabula County and surrounding counties. She has seen close-up the faces of the people affected by a Court decision, and she knows how to try cases, and knows when cases need to be settled and how to ensure a just result. She has earned the trust and respect of her colleagues by serving as:

• a private practitioner with the Jefferson law firm of Smith and Miller for nearly 17 years; • an Acting Judge in Eastern County Court and Western County Court since 1998; and • an appellate attorney, having argued before the 11th District Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of Ohio.

Virginia MILLER

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Old Man Winter does Plenty of opportunities for Easter Egg hunting on the way not have the last word

BY ZACHARY DZURICK Gazette Newspapers

PASTOR’S COLUMN

By Rev. Jim Brehler First Congregational United Church of Christ

pearing airliners, strange weather patterns, divisions between families and communities over politics, and a growing divide between the haves and have-nots, some wonder where God is in our world.

When we take a narrow perspective and only look for the bad going on in the world, it is not much different than looking upon Lent as only leading up to the events of Maundy Thursday and Good Friday—a final meal with some dear friends before facing a painful death the next day. But as Christians, we are called to see the world with new eyes, to have a broader vision because Lent doesn’t end with Jesus on the cross on Friday.

The powers of destruction do not have the final word.

No, the final word comes on Easter morning when the cross has been abandoned and the tomb is empty. The final word gives us hope, not just for the future but for the present.

The final word tells us to look for Jesus in our midst.

The final word is not “It is finished.” The final word is “I have seen the Lord. He is risen indeed.” Hope reigns eternal.

Hope reigns supreme.

Boy! What a spring we’ve had so far—NOT! By this time last year, I had already put my snow blower to bed for the summer. In fact, not only had I changed the oil and charged the battery in my lawn tractor by this time last year, I had actually cut the grass a couple times before April 1st even came around!

I guess old Mother Nature is playing some kind of April Fool’s joke on us this year!

March came in like a lion and just about went out like a snow leopard. But I guess that is the weather in the Midwestern part of the United States. And yet, we have hope. Old Man Winter does not have the last word.

We have the promise of summer to give us hope.

It occurs to me that Lent, the 40 days preceding Easter, is kind of like our change of seasons from the harshness of winter in the snow belt to the new life of spring.

We spend a lot of time considering where we are in the world—and there certainly is a lot to consider!

God Bless you my friends, Between wars still being Rev. Jim Brehler fought in far too many Pastor, First Congregaplaces, saber rattling by the wealthier nations trying to tional United Church of exert their influence, disap- Christ

ASHTABULA COUNTY - The only thing more fun than watching children hunt for Easter Eggs could be watching dogs hunt for Easter Eggs. Over the next few weeks, there will be multiple opportunities to enjoy traditional and not-sotraditional Easter Eggs hunts.

First up this weekend is the Geneva Easter Fest. The newly formed Connect 534 is organizing the event.

“This is something new that we hope becomes an annual event,” event organizer Sarah Bals said.

The event will take place on April 12.

Starting at 10 a.m., for $1 you can have a picture taken with the Easter Bunny.

Magic Jack will also be performing.

At 11 a.m. in the West Main lot, there will be a Dog Easter-Costume Contest.

“There is no entry fee and you don’t have to sign up in advance,” Bals said.

“We will have a Portable Dog Kennel as a prize.”

At 11:30 a.m. in the same location there will be Dog Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by Green Leash, which is located across the street.

“We will place some eggs in the grass and dogs on a leash with their owners will search for them,” Green Leash’s Marsha Vandervort said. “Some of the

ASHTABULA COUNTY - On April 26-27, Our Lady of Peace Parish will celebrate the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick at all regular weekend masses: 4:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 8 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Church, 9:30 a.m. at Mother of Sorrows Church and 11 a.m. at Mt. Carmel Church.

At one time, the Anointing of the Sick was reserved only for those who were dying or near death. Today the rite is offered to all Catholics who are suffering from an illness, disability, or age in order that the church may pray for them and anoint them asking that Christ may offer them his healing grace and forgiveness.

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the annual Easter Egg Hunt at Kiwanis Park at 11 a.m. All proceeds go to youth and community projects, including maintaining and improving Kiwanis Park.

Lakeshore Park will be hosting its annual Easter Egg Hunt starting at 1 p.m. The park will provide 4,000 eggs for the kids to gather up.

“It is a tradition,” Activities Coordinator Peggy Davis said. “We want to give back to the community which has given us so much. We will have two prize baskets and one free bike per age group to give away.”

The age groups range from 1-2 years old, 3-4 years old, 5-6 years old and 7-8 years old.

“We let the younger group start first and then release each age group in order.” Davis said. “It really is a sight to see. It finishes quick.”

The Ashtabula Downtown Development Association will host its Eggstravaganza from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Cornelius Park. The Easter Bunny and games will be available for the whole family at Cornelius Park. Kids are then invited to walk down Main Street where they can collect treats from merchants.

“After you enjoy the festivities at Lakeshore Park stop by Main Street for some more family fun,” ADDA President Lynda Annick said. “It is a great way for a family to spend the day.”

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eggs will have a number and they can win a treat bag. The Lake Humane Society will also be there. We will have a basket to raffle.”

After the event all dogs and their owners and family are invited to lead off the parade that will begin at noon. The route will start on West Main and continue to Memorial Field. Other parade participants include the City of Geneva and Geneva on the Lake Fire Departments, three Girls Scout troops, the Emerald City Twirlers, Adventure Zone and others.

At Memorial Field, there will be an Egg Drop for kids at 12:30 p.m. The Easter Bunny will be dropping the eggs from a Geneva Fire Truck.

Three more events will take place on April 19.

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. 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 the Easter Bunny 8x10 photos of an individual or family for $10.

There will also be Chinese Auction and a 50/50 drawing. Afterwards there will be

The essential elements of this Sacrament consist of the priest laying his hands on the parishioner and praying followed by an anointing with blessed oil of the forehead and hands. Spiritual healing, forgiveness of sin, comfort, peace, courage, as well as uniting the anointed person more closely to Christ’s redemptive passion are the effects from this rite.

A priest or bishop is only able to administer the sacrament because of the forgiveness of sin is a part of the rite.

The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is both liturgical and a communal celebration which makes it fitting to be celebrated during the Mass.

Harpersfield United Methodist Church to celebrate Palm Sunday HARPERSFIELD TOWNSHIP Harpersfield United Methodist Church will celebrate Palm Sunday this weekend, April 13, during morning worship. Church children will lead the opening procession, followed by a children’s time. Rick and Carol Ward will be greeters for the service. The choir, under the direction of Bill Stone, will present, “What the Lord Has Done For Me” and a fellowship time will

follow.

Pastor Shirley Stoops-Frantz’s sermon for the day centers on Jesus’ last trip to Jerusalem and the symbolism displayed in the procession.

Junior Church for children grade 3 and under will be available.

The church is located at the corner of Cork Cold Springs Rd., and Garford Rd., in Harpersfield Township.

Special church services

Saturday April 12th 11:00 A.M.

Jefferson High School Football Field Rain or Shine

4 Age Groups Ages 1-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-11 4 BICYCLES TO BE GIVEN AWAY! 1 FOR EACH AGE GROUP

OVER 3500 EASTER EGGS Loaded with Candy and Hundreds of Prizes!

The First Congregational UCC, 41 East Jefferson St., Jefferson, will hold a Potluck Fellowship Supper at 6 p.m. April 17, followed by the Maundy Thursday Service at 7 p.m.

All are welcome.

Bethany Lutheran Church, 933 Michigan Avenue, Ashtabula, will hold a Palm Sunday Worship service at 10:30 am, with Pastor Larry Mackey. All are welcome. There will be an Easter Sunday Worship service at 10:30 am, with Pastor Larry Mackey. Easter Breakfast served from 8:30 to 10 a.m. before the worship service.

The Holy Week Schedule for Christ Episcopal Church is as follows.

Sunday, April 13, 2014 - Palm Sunday, 10:30 a.m., - Holy Eucharist with Passion Narrative; Thursday, April 17, Maundy Thursday, 7 p.m.; Friday, April 18, 7 p.m., Good Friday Liturgy; Sunday, April 20, Easter Day, 10:30 a.m. - Holy Eucharist.

The Rev. Dr. Thomas Jackson will be the celebrant for these services. Christ Episcopal Church is located at 66 South Eagle Street in Geneva.

Church Calendar & Upcoming Events Fridays through April 11 Ashtabula: Fish and shrimp dinners

Fridays through April 11 Rock Creek: Fish/shrimp dinner

Fish and shrimp dinners return to Our Lady of Peace Parish, located at 1200 E. 21st St. in Ashtabula. Dinners will be held each Friday, Feb. 7 through April 11. Hours are 4-7 p.m. Dinners are held in the St. Joseph Church Community Room. Take outs are also available. Menu includes fried fish, breaded baked fish, unbreaded baked fish and shrimp dinners. Macaroni and cheese dinners are also available. The fried fish is AUCE with all entrees. Side dishes include coleslaw, new potatoes, French fries, applesauce and mac and cheese. Free seconds are offered on all the sides. The fabulous dessert table is included at no extra cost. The dinner costs $8.50 for adults (ages 12-59), $7.50 for seniors (age 60 and over) and $4 for children age 11 and under.

Shrimp dinners are $9.50.

Sacred Heart Church, located on Route 45 just north of Rock Creek, will hold fish/ shrimp dinners on Fridays through April 11. Fried or baked fish, shrimp or combo.

Choice of any of the following: coleslaw, applesauce, green beans, French fries, baked potato, macaroni and cheese, coffee, tea or lemonade. Adults, $8; children age 4-10, $4; and children three and under, free.

Carry outs available. Phone orders at (440) 563-5255. Proceeds to benefit Adult Support Group. Desserts available at extra charge.

Wednesdays through April 9 Ashtabula: Soup and Bible Study Bethany Lutheran Church will hold a Lenten weekly Soup and Bible Study will be held each Wednesday at noon and at 6 p.m. on March 12, 19, 26, April 2, and April 9.

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Sports Spartan tennis begins Season LHS girls’ softball team readies for season with camp

GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • WEEK OF WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 2014 • 10A

BY ALLAN MONONEN Gazette Newspapers

CONNEAUT - Spartan tennis coach Dave Simpson welcomed nine players for this season’s campaign.

“We are still young, only one senior Scott Gerdes, with some talent and have really good depth,” Conneaut coach Dave Simpson said.

Other team members are: junior Jacob Edwards, and sophomores Tyee Stewart, Rashad Al-Arabi, Sean O’Meara, Alex Gerdes, Adam Bissett and Gage Janek.

Freshman Adam Laitinen completes the squad.

“All the kids have experience. We have seven lettermen returning and all the sophomores played last year as freshmen. Most played in the summer tennis ladder league. We lost only two players from last year,” Simpson said.

“Last year was one of the most successful years in Conneaut tennis history, 116, and with the same talent we are hoping for a very successful year,” Simpson added.

Thursday, April 3, the Spartans faced the Edgewood Warriors, at Edgewood.

“Edgewood was in the same situation as us, kids missing, on vacation. We played only the singles matches,” Simpson said.

Conneaut took the win, 30.

In first singles, Jacob Edwards, C, defeated Lee Miller, E, 6-4, 6-3.

Second singles Scott Gerdes, C, edged James Kulko,E, 3-6, 6-3, 6-2.

In third singles, Alex Gerdes, C, beat Aaron Ball, 6-2, 6-2.

The Spartan begin the new season, 1-0, Edgewood slips to 0-2.

Raceway 7 makes some changes for 2014!

Members of the Lakeside Dragons softball team pose for a picture. Pictured: First row Kay Cruz, A’Dria mathers, Courtney Smith, Kayla Johnston,Kayla Beckwith,Taylor Cochran and Sarah George. Row 2 Cheyenne Luther, Toni Stranman, Kristin Keasling, DeAngela Olavarria, Alayna Hanna, Tamara Olavarria and Madalyn Peggs. Row 3 Riddell, Destiny Piccirillo, Jana Burke, Angelina Withrow, Andrea Davis, Carly Aponte, Megan Andes and Nikki.

Head coach is Jodi K. Candela.

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together. Not only was this great for individual skill development but it also let them really see their strengths as a team and what they need to continue working on.The LakeASHTABULA - One goal first year LHS softball coach land coaches, Jeff Morganti and Shelley Monas were exJodi Candela had for her team was attending a college tremely helpful and organized a great clinic. The girls skills camp. She reached that goal when the Lakeside worked on individual skills as well as situations, drills, Dragon softball team traveled to Lakeland. batting, pitching and catching. The team loved it and gained “I wanted the girls to see the next level as a team. They’ve a great deal,” Coach Candela said. become a family and I wanted them to experience a camp

Wet grounds force Sharon to postpone open practice & ‘Springduro 150’ Enduro to a possible later date Sharon Speedway has once again been forced to cancel this weekend’s open practice and “Springduro 150” Enduro that was scheduled for Saturday (April 5) with a make-up of Sunday. The event was originally scheduled for March 22, and was also lost to the weather last year. Stay tuned for a possible make-up date later this season.

“We made progress earlier in the week with the warm and dry weather, but the last two days of rain on top of the saturated grounds from the harsh winter was just too much,” explained GM Dave Willoughby. “CNB Raceway in Clearfield, Pa. has an enduro next Saturday (April 12) that many of the racers will be participating in so we’ll just analyze everything and hope to bring the event back later in the season.”

Up next will be the 85th anniversary season opener on Saturday, April 19 at 7 p.m. featuring the Hovis Auto & Truck Supply DIRTcar Big-Block Modifieds, Barris Supply RUSH Late Models, Summit Racing Equipment Modifieds, Gibson Insurance Agency Stock Cars, HTMA/Precise Racing Products Econo Mods, and the Deforest Used Parts Mini Stocks.

Fans don’t forget that coming up on Saturday, May 17 will be Fan Appreciation Night with FREE grandstand admission! The event was a huge success last summer and has been moved up earlier in the season this year.

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Site Solver PHOTO BY STEFANIE WESSELL

Have you seen this Site Solver? Last week’s photo was the entrance to ATech. Carol Sirrine, Larry Meckley, Rose Fogus, Betty Smith and Mich Pauley correctly guessed it. Guesses for this week’s photo can be sent in after 5 p.m.

April 9 to (440) 576-9125 ext. 107.

Calendar Through April 10 Ashtabula: Lenten Bible study Our Lady of Peace Parish will offer a seven-week Lenten Bible study titled “Put Your Faith to Work” written by Kevin Perrotta.

The study is being offered 7-9:45 pm on Thursdays from Feb. 27 to April 10 at Our Lady of Peace Ministry Formation Center which is located next to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. The study of the New Testament book of James is about its “author,” James, who became leader of the church in Jerusalem following the death and resurrection of Christ. The cost of the study is $10. Interested persons can receive further information by calling George Richards (998-0895), who will facilitate the study and can register participants.

April 12 Dorset Township: Potato soup A community lunch of potato soup with roll, beverage and dessert will be served at the Dorset United Methodist Church, 2800 Rt. 193, Dorset, on Saturday, April 12, from 12-2 p.m. Everyone is invited. Any donation will be accepted.

April 13 Denmark: Easter egg hunt Easter egg hunt and lunch with the Easter bunny will be held at 12:15 p.m. at the Bulah Calvary United Methodist Church, 2070 Rt. 193 in Denmark. Lunch of hot dog, sloppy joes, chips, beverage and dessert. All welcome.

Come join us.

April 20 Denmark: Sunrise Service Sunrise Service at 7 a.m. Easter Sunday at Bulah Calvary United Methodist Church, 2070 Rt. 193 in Denmark. Josh Woodward will be singing. All are welcome.

April 24 Jefferson: Spring Fling The Bunco Spring Fling will be held at the Jefferson St. Joseph Church’s Cassidy Center on April 24. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and

From page 9A games start at 6:30 p.m. There will be a $5 entry fee. Refreshments will be provided, plus door prizes and Bunco prizes. For more information, contact Helen Ferraro at (440) 576-9555.

April 24 Saybrook Township: Free community dinner A free community dinner will be held on Thursday, April 24, from 5-6 p.m. in the Church Social Hall.

Come enjoy a free dinner, dessert and drink, served to you by members of Saybrook United Methodist Church, 7900 S. Depot Rd, Saybrook (across from St. John School). All are welcome!

May 16-17 Pierpont: Yard sale Relay for Life will have a yard sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day at the Pierpont Presbyterian Church on Route 7.

Ongoing Bible Study group continues to meet A Bible study group meets 7 p.m. every Thursday in Geneva. Open to the public - not affiliated with or promoting any particular church denomination. Grab a coffee and join the group at McDonald’s in Geneva, located on Route 534 north of I-90. Bring your Bible and any questions you might have. View the website at TheRemnantofIsrael.org or call (440) 228-6157.

Alcoholics Anonymous meets in Jefferson Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meets at First Congregational UCC, 41 E. Jefferson St., in Jefferson on Monday nights at 8 p.m. Al-Anon also meets at the Lutheran Church at 89 E Satin St., Jefferson, on Mondays at 8 p.m. They also have AA meetings on Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m.

Weight Watchers meets in Jefferson Weight Watchers meets at the First Congregational UCC, 41 E. Jefferson St., in Jefferson, on Tuesday nights at 5:30 p.m.

CONNEAUT - Raceway 7 announces that the Evergreen Lake Park Campground Crate Late Models, the premier class since 2007, will run the 2014 season without a sanction. With competing sanctions in the northeast running slightly different rules it was decided a class where cars running tires from either series will be eligible to race.

American Racer tires will be available in medium and hard compounds to run at the track along with the tires mandated by either of the sanctioning bodies. A The point fund will be raised for the class as well. The new points payout will be posted atwww.raceway7.com as soon as all the details have been determined.

Full rules for the Evergreen Lake Park Campground Crate Late Models will be posted at www.raceway7.com within the next few days but briefly if a car meets the rules for either RUSH or FASTRAK they will be within Raceway 7 rules. Tires will be any medium or hard compound approved by RUSH or FASTRAK or one of the American Racer tires.

The Zimmer Service Center Economods will also see a rule change for their tires with the American Racer compounds also being available. Full rules will be posted at the website as soon as possible.

The schedule is mostly complete with only minor changes being anticipated at this time. Highlights of the 2014 include two appearances by the new RUSH Modified series on June 6 and August 22. The BRP Big Block Modifieds will make an appearance on July 18. Both wingless and winged sprints will appear this summer with the Buckeye Outlaw Sprint Series making their first run at Raceway 7 on May 23 followed the rolling week, May 30, by the Patriot Sprint Tour, who made their first-ever visit last September.

After two practice nights on April 18 and 25 the season will begin on May 2 when the premier speed plant in Northeast Ohio will swing open it’s gate for the fifth season with the McDonald family promoting the facility.

Each regular division will have extra purse specials with the first being for the Specialty Products Challenger Mini Stocks on May 16. The little guys will run for $300 to win and will be sponsored by Downes Racing.

On June 13 the Penn Ohio Street Stock Series will visit with $500 being up for grabs for the Campbell mini-Storage Street Stocks.

The Zimmer Service Center Economods will balls for $500 to win on June 27.

The Bonnell Collision Center E-Mods will have an $800 to win special courtesy of State Farm Insurance on July 11. The annual Clinger Memorial, the season highlight for the Bonnell Collision Center E-Mods, will be run this season on August 8. Details will be posted when available for this very special racing night.

The Evergreen Lake Park Crate Late Models will race for $1000 to win on July 25.

Several special nights will also be on the calendar including Fireworks on May 23, July 4, and August 22. Raceway 7’s display are put on my “Fireworks by Gibson” and are noted as being the best in the area.

June 20 will see the annual Autograph night, a fan favorite when the cars and stars line up on the front straight and fans are invited onto the racing surface for a time of getting to know the drivers and cars, getting autographs and often goodies in the bargain.

Kids in uniform will be admitted free on “Uniform Night” on June 6 with activities directed to the young men and women in the community. The Twin State Auto Racing Club night will be August 1 this season with all card-carrying members of Twin-State having free admission.

The last night for points will be August 29 to end the season.

Weather permitting, gates open every Friday at 5:30 PM with pill draw cut off at 7 PM and racing at 7:30 PM. VIP suites are available for rental for $250 a night which includes eight general admissions passes. Admission is set for $10 for adults for this regular racing events, kids 7-14 are $5. Children 6 and under are free. Pit passes are $25.

Pricing may be higher for special events.

– Submitted By Jay Pees

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Heralds prepare for the start of the season

BY BYRON C. WESSELL Gazette Newspapers HARPERSFIELD - Mike Houser enters his 8th year as the head coach of the St. John Heralds softball team.

Houser has coached with the team for 11 years altogether.

His assistants this year will be Jim Howell and Dennis Perry. The Heralds finished 9-3 a year ago in the Lake Effect Conference.

The Heralds lost four letter winners from a year ago, but returning for the team

will be: Alivia Cimorelli, Mackenzie Stenroos, Cassie Hannah, Jordan Scott, Alicia Ngiraingas, Reilly DeGeorge and Madeline Martino. Also, looking to make an impact on the team will be: Vada Coughlin, Katy Breland, Tiffany Lohr and Taryn Siemers.

The Heralds have been practicing at SPIRE where they are able to take advantage of some open space. St. John also uses the batting cages twice a week to work on their offense.

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Mackenzie Stenroos plays first base for the St. John Alivia Cimorelli catches in for the St. John Heralds during The St. John Heralds softball team hold a practice at SPIRE. Heralds during a recent practice. a recent practice.

Captains Sweep Twin Bill from Lansing Lake County (2-1) swept Lansing (1-2) in a double header at Classic Park on Saturday Afternoon. Lake County won game 1 by a final of 7-5, and game two by a final of 5-0. This was the first scheduled double header in Classic Park History.

In Game one Lansing scored five runs in top of the third inning. The big hit in the inning was a Dickie Joe Thon grand slam to left field. In the bottom of the inning the Captains batted around and plated four runs themselves. Claudio Bautista hit a three run homer in the inning to fuel the rally. Lake County tied the game in the bottom of the fifth and took the lead for good in the bottom of the sixth. A two run error, the first of the season for Thon and the Lugnuts, hurt Lansing as Lake County won 7-5.

In game two, Cody Ferrell gave the Captains the lead in the bottom of the second inning. Ferrell blasted his first homerun of the season into the bleachers in left field. It was 1-0 heading to the fifth inning, when Lake County once again batted around. With two outs, the

Captains scored four runs sparked by three straight hits from Bautista, Grant Fink and Nellie Rodriguez. The lead was 5-0.

In Game One RHP Caleb Hamrick (0-0) got the start and did not factor in the decision. Hamrick pitched four innings and allowed five hits, five earned runs, two walks and he struck out three. Hamrick allowed the grand slam. Kenny Mathews (1-0) earned the win after twirling three innings of scoreless baseball. Mathews allowed just one hit, one walk and he struck out three.

The Lugnuts used three pitchers. RHP Chase De Jong (0-0) started and did not get a decision. De Jong pitched two and two thirds innings and allowed five hits, four earned runs, one walk and two strikeouts. De Jong allowed the homer to Bautista. The loss went to Adonys Cardona (0-1). Cardona pitched two innings, and allowed three runs but only one was earned.

In game two RHP Jordan Milbrath (1-0) pitched the complete game two hit shutout for the Captains.

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The Lugnuts sent RHP Jeremy Gabryszwski (0-1) to the mound for game two. He took the loss after pitching four and two thirds innings and allowing five earned runs on six hits. He walked two and struck out three.

Scott Silverstein pitched the final one and one third innings allowing one hit and he struck out one.

The Captains will conclude the opening series with Lansing on Sunrday Afternoon. The Captains will send RHP Adam Plutko (0-0,0.00) to the mound and the Lugnuts will start RHP Kendall Graveman (0-0, 0.00).

First pitch is at 1:30 PM from Classic Park in Eastlake, Ohio.

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“We get a lot of repeat business,” Baker said. “We just need to get them in the door for the first time.”

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“For any sub purchase you can get a shake for just one dollar more,” Baker said. “We just started the promotion and it has been really successful.”

Tuxies features Hershey Ice Cream.

“We can make over 40 flavors of shakes,” Baker said.

The shop, located on 73 North Chestnut Street in Jefferson, is Baker’s self-described mid-life crisis. He opened the sub shop three years ago attempting to capture the essence of his youth. Baker spent three years working at Conneaut Lake Amusement park where he developed his love for old games. The shop features vintage pinball and arcade machines, along with other family-friendly games.

There is even a counter made out of pinball machines.

“I have a lot of families that come in and the kids get to have fun playing a game while their sandwiches are being made,” Baker said.

“The kids are happy to be having a good time and the parents are satisfied because the whole family can afford to eat here.”

Tuxies’ subs come on rolls made by Cellone’s Bakery in Pittsburgh. A senior is the full 13 inches and costs $6. A junior is cut in half and costs $4. The roll is a hand-stretched, toasted

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“I believe in uniform pricing,” Baker said. “All subs cost the same, either $4 or $6. I don’t charge for extras. When you walk in the door you know what it is going to cost.”

Tuxies Sub Shop was inspired by the sub shop that Baker loved while attending Clarion University.

“That shop used Cellone’s bread as well,” Baker said. “I believe that this sandwich needs to be made. So I opened my own shop here in Jefferson.”

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There is also a Mr. Tuxie (Ham, Genoa Salami, Cappicola) and a Captain Fantastic (Ham, Cappicola, Roast Beef) among others. However, the most popular sub is one that wasn’t on the menu at Baker’s college hangout.

“Our most popular sub is the Bacon Club (Ham, Turkey, Bacon), and I don’t even remember how it came to be on the menu,” Baker said.

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