THE GAZETTE WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 2013
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Jefferson Area High School has named its Prom Court, with the king and queen to be crowned during the 2013 Prom at SPIRE Institute on Saturday, April 27. Queen candidates are, from left, Lee Ann Farr, Hannah Punkar, Giulia Giancola, Sarah Jeppesen, Callie Fuentes, Samantha Mutschler, Caitlin Sukalac, Amanda Krause, Autumn Hayes, Sarah Busch, Melanie March and Ashton Allen. King candidates are, from left, Robert Wynn, Kevin Orvos, Anthony Chiacchiero, Caleb Harris, Nicholas Tripodi, Blake Perry, Tyler Gancos, Troy Stitt, Jacob Hamilton, Brett Powers and Troy Bloom.
Harpersfield Ruritans and Cork Elementary students save the planet one tree at a time BY JAN PERALA Geneva Area City Schools HARPERSFIELD TOWNSHIP - Thanks to a “green” project sponsored by the Harpersfield Ruritan Club, Cork Elementary students are doing their parts to save the planet from the ground up. In celebration of Earth Day, Ruritan Club members Jim Pristov, Ed Demshar, Dave Snyder and Ron Gilbert delivered more than 600 Serbian Spruce saplings to the school providing a small tree for each student to plant in their yard at home. SUBMITTED PHOTO “We are so grateful to the Ruritans for providing The Lakeside Junior High Red Carpet Dance was held Friday this valuable and fun learning experience for our stunight and students did not disappoint the awaiting “paparazzi.” dents,” Cork Principal Melissa Doherty said. Pictured are Tanner Tulino and Brandon Santiago as the singing Pristov explained that the tree project, which has group LMFAO. For more photos, see inside this week’s Gazette. been ongoing for more than a decade, is a way for the club members to enhance the strong community spirit that pervades Harpersfield, provide memorable moments for students and their families as they plant the trees and enrich the education of Cork students with an important environmental lesson. “The tree program creates a lasting legacy for loBY STEFANIE WESSELL building cal students. It’s a measure of time and memories,” “We are deeply concerned about Gazette Newspapers Pristov said. “My own son, who is now grown with a the fate of the historic Joshua family of his own, planted five or six saplings courJEFFERSON - With the Giddings Law Office in Jefferson,” tesy of the Ruritans when he was a Cork student and Ashtabula County Historical Jefferson Depot, Inc. President Jean now the mature trees are a constant reminder of the Society’s plans to move the Joshua Dutton said. “Originally it was built moment when we celebrated Earth Day together.” Giddings Law Office to the site of between century houses and it should The Harpersfield Ruritan Club has provided more the old elementary school building and could be put in the same surthan 12,000 saplings for Cork students and their famito make way for a reported roundings if moved to the Jefferson lies since 1997. McDonald’s on the adjacent prop- Depot Village. To be authentic, it erty, the Jefferson Depot, Inc. has should be in amongst historic century become concerned about the fate of buildings instead of in a public park.” Dutton said Jefferson Depot the building. The group is hoping the county Village officials offered to move the historical society will reconsider Giddings Law Office onto their and take a look at property in the property in Jefferson, maintain it, let the Ashtabula County HistoriJefferson Depot Village instead. To that end, the Depot officials cal Society use it for their events are inviting the Ashtabula County any time, all free to them, and give Historical Society, the Jefferson Vil- the building a great deal of expolage officials and the Village Coun- sure, as the Depot Village is open cil members to come to the Depot to visitors four days each week for Village on 3 p.m. Sunday, April 28, See GIDDINGS page 5A to look at the proposed site for this
Jefferson Depot, Inc. concerned about fate of Joshua Giddings law office
PHOTO BY JAN PERALA FOR GENEVA SCHOOLS
Cork Elementary second-grader Johnny Haeseler and his dad John celebrated Earth Day this year by locating the perfect spot to plant a tiny Serbian Spruce sapling in their yard. Johnny’s newly planted Spruce is just one of six hundred saplings that will be soon taking root at the homes of Cork students thanks to a “green” project sponsored by the Harpersfield Ruritan Club. The Ruritans visited the school on Earth Day, presenting each student with two tiny trees to plant at home. In this photo, Johnny’s mom Annah, sister Ella (five), brother Owen (six months) and Ruritan members Jim Pristov, Ron Gilbert and Dave Snyder observe the planting process.
Thermal cameras protect Geneva residents
Ashtabula County Spring Home Improvement — See Special Section Inside
BY MELINDA FRANCIS Gazette Newspapers
GENEVA – City residents can take comfort in knowing that their fire department is up to speed. During the regular city council meeting Monday evening, Assistant Fire Chief Aaron Lenart presented a demonstration that included imaging by the department’s thermal camera. Very similar to the one used in Watertown, Mass. last week in capturing the accused Boston Marathon bombing suspect, this camera offers technology that identifies heat sources, Lenart said. “We have essentially the same resource here in the city,” he said. Formerly priced in excess of $20,000, the current thermal camera PHOTO BY MELINDA FRANCIS cost roughly $11,000 in 2011, he said. Geneva Fire Department Captain Tim Parks is grateful for the thermal See CAMERAS page 5A camera. “It’s definitely very helpful...no doubt about it,” Parks said.
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Geneva to ‘clean up’ BY MELINDA FRANCIS Gazette Newspapers
Jefferson has talent
branches because that’s composting material. But basically anything in your house.” Residents with also be treated to a cookout provided by Waste Management. “We will have hot dogs and pop for everyone who comes by. We do the township this way because that’s where we’re located,” she said. City residents will have the same opportunity to take part in the cleanup by placing their unwanted items at the curb and Waste Management will send a truck around for collection that evening. The same criteria applies, Vermilye said. “We call it a clean up because it’s basically a spring cleaning. We do it twice a year and it’s a great time to get rid SUBMITTED PHOTO of anything you don’t want,” Jefferson Area High School students who came out to audition for the April 26 Talent Show are, left to right, Kayleen she said. Altman, Samantha Allega, Alexandria Skaggs, Audra Franley, Hannah Horn, Abby Kovacs, Andrew Banks, June Cooper and Carmen Pellegrino.
GENEVA – Spring is in the air and Waste Management is doing its part by holding a clean-up day for both township and city residents Saturday, May 11. For township residents, a driver’s license or a utility bill is required to provide proof of residency. From 8 to noon, Waste Management will be accepting household waste of all kinds including furniture, appliances without freon, and anything else that is not considered hazardous. “We cannot take normal hazardous waste such as oils, paint, fluorescent light bulbs, or freon,” Bonnie Vermilye, operational support member at Waste Management said. “We won’t accept tires or yard waste such as leaves and
GOTL announces branch/stick pick up The branch/stick pick up will occur this month in Geneva-on-the-Lake. It will be held from April 22-26. Please begin piling branches/sticks at the edge of the pavement or sidewalks. All branches/sticks must be less than six inches in diameter to be eligible for pick up.
GOTL to hold special council meeting The Village of Geneva-on-the-Lake Council will hold a special meeting on 7 p.m. Monday, April 29, with a topic of Ohio Public Works Commission grants. Meetings are held at the Safety Service Center. Any interested parties are welcome to attend.
Plymouth Township to hold Clean-up Day on May 18 Plymouth Township’s Clean-Up Day will be 8 a.m. to noon May 18, 2013, at the Township Road Garage, 1031 Carson Road. Participants must show proof that they are a Plymouth resident. No tires or hazardous materials will be accepted. Questions may be directed to the Plymouth Township Trustees: Deb Friedstrom, 992-1156; Kevin Presley, 998-2030; and Dave Waldron 992-4214.
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BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON - It’s time for the Jefferson Area High School students to show off their talents. The Senior Leadership Club will host its annual Jefferson Area High School Talent Show in the high school auditorium on 7 p.m. Friday, April 26. The price of tickets $6. Senior Class Advisor Michael Barney said the judges for this year are: Mrs. Stacy Hinkle Alexander, Mrs. Marsha Hinkle, Mr. J.C. Montanaro, and Mrs. Rebecca Reese. Prizes will be given out following the talent show in the following amounts: first-place prize, $100; second-place prize, $75; third-place prize, $50; and fourth-place prize, $25. During the show, Ben Pickard will help with sound and James Schmidt will help with lights. Ticket takers are Cindy Cufr and Debbie Heidecker. The program includes:
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Troy Bloom, Chris Wittenmyer (Not Judged) Performing “Goat RopingTechniques”
Act 7 Jefferson High School Show Choir (Not Judged) Emily Baker, Ariann Barile, Justin Brown, Jerrod Burns, Lilly Buttitta, Mia Coladangelo, Zoe Contenza, Andrea Eddy, Cassandra Erb, Audra Franley, Hannah Horn, Logan Kincaid, Travis Klein, Abigail Kovacs, Patrick Potter, Morgan Sanner, Alexander Simon, Allison Simon, Kirstyn Smith, Courtney Taylor Singing “Chicago Highlights Melody”
Act 8 June Cooper Singing “How To Save A Life”
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Samantha Allega, Richard Blough, Mark Reinke, Mason Taylor The Alternative Performing “Moonlight Sonata” Nate Dadik, Tyler Gancos, Andy Picard, Ben Pickard, Zack Thomas Singing “Sell Out” Act 10 Alexandria Skaggs Performing “Taekwondo” Act 2 Melanie Candela & Kasey Rollman Singing “Just Give Me A Reason” INTERMISSION
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Act 3 Hannah Horn Singing “Bohemian Rhapsody”
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Critical Error David Bookbinder, Jake Falke, Josh Falke, Adam Jamison Performing “The Anthem”
Kayleen Altman, Ariann Barile, Kirstyn Smith, Jamie Takacs Performing and Singing “Proud Mary”
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Audra Franley Singing “Inevitable”
Melanie Candela Singing “Girl On Fire” Carmen Pellegrino Singing “Gavin Degraw”
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Hannah Horn Singing “I’ll Take An Offer”
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The Robert M. McNair Law Office 35 West Jefferson Street Jefferson, Ohio 44047
Act 15 Tyler Gancos & Andy Picard Singing “If I Had A Million Dollars”
Act 16 Samantha Allega Singing “Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again”
Act 17 Andrew Banks Singing “This Ain’t No Love Song”
Act 18 Abby Kovacs Singing and Performing “What Sarah Said”
Act 19 Kasey Rollman Singing “When I Was Your Man”
Act 20 Jefferson Area High School Stage Band (Not Judged) Samantha Allega, Richard Blough, David Bookbinder, Samantha Burnett, Rylee Carroll, Brett, Conroy, Kevin Dietrich, Jacob Falke, Tyler Gancos, Joe Hathy, Mathew Kantor, Dena LaPlante, Curtis Morris, Jerod Nunley, Andrew Picard, Ben Pickard, Shelby Potter, Brett Powers, Leah Preslar, Mark Reinke, David Robinson, Mason Taylor Performing “Frankenstein”
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4th Annual ‘Austin Rocks!’ takes place at Lakeside Junior High
Plymouth Township trustees change meeting date The Plymouth Township trustees have changed the date of their first May meeting due to the primary election. The meeting will be 7 p.m. Monday, May 6, 2013, in the Community Room.
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The family of Austin Tome (Parents Kym, Bill, Bryce and Gage) is surrounded by Principal Kathleen Reichert and Lakeside Junior High National Honor Society members who participated in the annual “Austin Rocks!” SAYBROOK TOWNSHIP - For the fourth year in a row, the Junior National Honor Society of Lakeside Junior High School participated in the “Austin Rocks” event. “Austin Rocks” is in memory of Lakeside Junior High student Austin Tome, who lost his battle with cancer several years ago. The event raises money for the Cleveland Clinic Pediatric Oncology Research Department. “To date, ‘Austin Rocks’ has raised over $24,000. It is an event that is near and dear to our hearts. Austin was a very special child who brightened our hallways and classrooms. Each year we remember him and do what he did on a regular basis - make a difference in the lives of others,” said Principal Kathleen Reichert. Several weeks prior to the event students form teams
to raise money. At the completion of the fundraising, students take part in “Austin Rocks.” “Students meet Austin’s parents and brothers and watch a video of him. We then go out to a tree planted in his memory and blow bubbles or release balloons. We then return to the school where rocking chairs are set up and we “rock” in his memory,” explained Reichert. “The generosity and compassion shown from Lakeside Junior High is something words cannot describe,” said Kym Tome. As has been done in previous years, Austin’s parents, Principal Kathleen Reichert, several students and LJHS staff will travel to Cleveland to present the check to Austin’s doctor, Dr. Plautz.
Jefferson Historical Society freshens up for spring BY MELINDA FRANCIS Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON – Now that winter is past, the Jefferson Historical Society is gearing up for the 2013 season to take off after a nice beginning in April. With a fresh coat of paint and a new oak floor installed during the winter months, along with a new phone line and an answering machine, it will host the Spring Cooking with Susan Class, Saturday, May 25, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Trinity Building, 42 East Jefferson Street. The cost is $10 per person and with it comes samples and recipes for all the featured dishes. For registration, checks made payable to the Jefferson Historical Society may be sent to P.O. Box 574, Jefferson, OH, 44047. Early registration is suggested as there are only 24 spots. “The theme will be spring vegetables using a variety of produce including artichokes, asparagus, greens, peas, radishes, and rhubarb. Participants will also see a demonstration on how to make fresh ricotta,” said Susan Masirovits of Jefferson. During the month of April, The Trinity Building is open to the public every Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. Begin-
ning in May, in addition to Saturday, hours will extend to Friday, noon to 4 p.m. and during the summer months, Thursday is added from noon to 4 p.m. Residents may now call the Historical Society call 440-576-5333 and leave a message with any questions or concerns. Jefferson resident Susan Masirovits trims the tarragon plant she will be using during a cooking class to be held Saturday, May 25, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Jefferson Historical Society.
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With funds raised throughout the year, the Jefferson Historical Society Trinity Building received new interior paint along with a beautiful oak floor said Marlene Laidley, society publicist. The new floor assists with more efficient heating of the building she added.
Saybrook Township announces Memorial Day activities Saybrook Township is requesting its friends and neighbors to be a part of its Memorial Day activities. The parade will be on Monday, May 27, 2013. Line up for all participants in this parade will be at 8 a.m. Motor vehicles will meet at St. John School parking lot, 7911 Depot Road (formerly Saybrook Elementary School). All marching units and walkers will line up at Ziegler Heating, 5223 North Ridge West (Route 20). Step
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Jefferson Stage Band performs at Jazz Fest BY KIM PICKARD Gazette Newspapers CORTLAND - On Tuesday, April 16, the Jefferson Area High School Stage Band traveled to Lakeview High School in Cortland to participate in their annual Jazz Fest. As one of six different high school jazz bands to perform that night, the Jefferson students played three songs, featuring several improvised solos during each piece. Their first song was called “Four,” composed by Miles Davis and arranged by Dave Barduhn. Senior Andy Picard played a solo on the euphonium, sophomore Mark Reinke soloed on his alto sax and sophomore David Robinson performed a guitar solo. The second song, “Frankenstein,” was composed by the Edgar Winter Group and was arranged by the Jefferson Area High School band director Fred Burazer. Playing the alto sax, junior Richie Blough performed a solo, as did junior Sammy Burnett on the synth. Sophomore Matt Kantor and senior Jacob Falke performed the key drum battle in the song. The final piece the stage band performed was “The Chicken” by Alfred James Ellis, arranged by Kris Berg. The soloists on that song were junior Mason Taylor on tenor sax, sophomore Ben Pickard on organ, senior Shelby Potter on the trombone, junior David Bookbinder also on trombone and junior Richie Blough on alto sax. The Jefferson Stage Band believes it is important to learn how to improvise on jazz solos. Stage Band meets each day during school and is a graded course, giving the students valuable time and incentive to work together and improve their musical abilities. Director Fred Burazer explained, “The students prepare for their solos on their own, but we spend time in band working on the improvisational aspect
Mr. Fred Burazer directs the stage band in their opening number. of music. I like to think of rehearsing a song in sections where the first section is working on the framework of the song and the later sections include making the music our own. Other schools practice improvisation, but I feel that to really experience the challenge of improvising, students should improvise in front of an audience. I have complete confidence in my students and am very proud of the way that they express themselves in front of an audience.” The Jefferson Stage Band is more than just a typical high school jazz band. Mr. Burazer introduces his students to the challenge and fun of jazz music but also teaches them a variety of other styles of music as well. That is why they are called a Stage Band and not a Jazz band. Having students that can play multiple instruments is an asset to a band of this kind. “Our stage band calls for instruments not typical of a concert band so some of our students have double duty,” he said. Tyler Gancos and Ben Pickard both are accom-
plished trumpet players in the school’s concert band but play different instruments in stage band. Ben has played the piano for many years and Tyler is a very skilled bass guitar player. David Robinson, who plays guitar in stage band, also plays tenor sax in concert band and can join in on the keyboard if needed. Mark Reinke typically plays the alto sax very well, but can also play the soprano sax. Leah Preslar plays the baritone sax in stage band but can switch to alto sax, if needed. “I am constantly impressed by the musical ability of my students and enjoy seeing them excel at more than one instrument,” expressed Mr. Burazer. The Jefferson Area High School Stage Band has been a key part of instrumental music education in the district for many years. As Mr. Burazer explained, “I feel that having a stage band provides an opportunity to showcase the talents of specific individuals in the band and gives those students the opportunity to learn music from a different perspective. Performing music is more than just playing the
notes on a piece of music, it is meant to be interpreted into a creative, personal experience and our stage band is a perfect way for students to express that aspect of their education at Jefferson.” Mr. Burazer chooses music that “suits the strengths of the ensemble, but more importantly I choose music that I would enjoy listening to and that serves a distinct
ish the opportunity to ‘show off,’” said Mr. Burazer. The Jefferson Area Music Boosters Association (JAMBA) has discussed the possibility of having a Jazz Fest here at Jefferson, inviting area schools, several of which have already expressed an interest in participating. Mr.Burazer hopes to have an evening of music from this genre in the coming school year. The Jefferson Area High School Stage Band consists of the following members; Mason Taylor and Samantha Allega on tenor sax, Dena LaPlante, Mark Reinke, and Rickie Blough on alto sax, and Leah Preslar on bari sax. Rylee Carroll on bass clarinet, Andy Picard on euphonium and Shelby Potter and David Bookbinder on trombone. Playing trumpet are Curtis Morris and Brett Conroy, and on guitar is educational value to my David Robinson and Joe Hathy. Playing bass guitar students.” The Jefferson students is Tyler Gancos and on keywere very excited to per- boards is Ben Pickard. The form at the Lakeview Jazz percussion section includes Fest for the 2nd year in a Matt Kantor, Jacob Falke, row, but perhaps even more Kevin Dietrich, Jared excited to play for other Nunley, and Brett Powers. student musicians like Also playing in the percussion section is Sammy themselves. “Over the course of the Burnett who plays the year this is their only op- bells, vibraphone and xyloportunity to perform for phone, among other percussimilar groups and they rel- sion instruments.
Mark Reinke solos on his alto sax.
David Robinson performs his guitar solo.
Richie Blough performs his solo on the alto sax.
PHOTOS BY KIM PICKARD
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The Queen’s Tea
Jefferson BOE passes reduction in force BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers
PHOTOS BY MELINDA FRANCIS
The staff at Henderson Memorial Public Library created this centerpiece in honor of Queen Elizabeth’s II 87th birthday Sunday, April 23. The Queen’s Tea was the culmination of National Library Week.
Jacqueline Heath, of Jefferson, was one of more than a dozen women who came Joyce Zigmont, left, and Marlene Laidley, out Friday evening to celebrate the both of Jefferson, chat early on during the Monarch’s special day. Queen’s Tea. Bev Follin, Director of Adult Services and Circulation at Henderson Memorial Public Library, welcomes the ladies and proceeds to talk a bit about the history of the Queen’s Tea in England.
BELOW: Cucumber with cream cheese and ham salad sandwiches along with crumpets, scones, and tea biscuits went over quite well with all in attendance.
JEFFERSON - The Jefferson Area Local Schools Board of Education passed a reduction-in-force personnel item during its meeting on Tuesday, April 16. Because of budget issues in the district, Superintendent Doug Hladek recommended that the certified contract for a part-time Spanish teacher at the Jefferson Area Junior/Senior High School be suspended for the 2013/2014 school year, effective Aug. 26, 2013. Hladek said with that position suspended, it leaves one Spanish teacher at the school. Hladek noted that, two years ago, eight teachers were affected by a reduction-inforce. Last year, 21 teachers were affected, he said. Although only one position saw a reduction in force, the board also approved the non-renewal of nine other positions. “This is routine,” Hladek said. He explained that these positions are always on a one-year contract. Many of the people who had their contracts nonrenewed were teachers who were reduced in force the previous year and had been given jobs as tutors this year. The non-renewed positions include: • Three Title I tutors at Jefferson Elementary School. • An L.D. tutor at the Jefferson Area Junior/Senior High School. • An L.D. tutor at the Jefferson Elementary School. • A Title I tutor at Rock Creek Elementary School.
• Two long-term substitutes at the Jefferson Area Junior/Senior High School. • A long-term substitute at the Jefferson Area Elementary School. In other personnel actions, the board also approved one-year, limited contracts for the 2013/2014 school year for the following certified personnel: • Fred Burazer. • Steve Daubenspeck. • Janet Grout. • Anne Horodyski. • Christy Seymour. • Kathy Solarek. • Carla Sziber. • Scott Vacca. • Lisa Vavpetic. • Tina Yeager. The board also approved a limited contract (effective May 8, 2013) for the remainder of the 2012/2013 school year for Megan McCann for her long-term substitute English teaching position at the high school. In other personnel actions, the board approved renewal supplemental contracts, as indicated for the 2013/2014 sports seasons, contingent upon meeting the Athletic Department guidelines for fielding a team, for Jeremy Huber, varsity boys’ basketball coach, and Rodney Holmes, varsity girls’ basketball coach. Final personnel actions taken by the board include: • The board approved Larry Owen as a classified substitute bus driver for the 2012/2013 school year. • The board approved an unpaid leave of absence for Jamie Grube, per her request, effective Aug. 26, 2013 through the 2013/2014 school year. She will return the first day of the 2014/2015 school year.
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“This is how we work in zero site environments,” he said. The camera not only allows firefighters to know where victims are, it also affords them the ability to reduce costs by identifying heat sources within walls. “We don’t have to destroy an entire wall if the fire is just in one location,” he said. Lenart also demonstrated the soap-based foam that, “makes water wetter. Between thermal imaging and foam, we’ve definitely reduced the property loss in the city.”
In other business, council also: • Considered a request from both the Midget Football League and the United Little league to allow Eaglefest to take place June 21 and 22
• Unanimously approved an ordinance that modifies certain sections of the Rental Housing Code and the Zone Code to expressly allow for short-term vacation rentals in the city. • Unanimously approved an emergency resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Ohio Development Services Agency for implementation of the Clean Ohio Assistance Fund application. • Heard that the city will be exchanging with Madison a number of mature Maple trees to be placed in the pavilion area next to the Community Center in exchange for the unused large cement planters as a result of the Community Improvement Corp.
GIDDINGS tours, as well as summer events. “The ACHS could have this historic law office open for their events any time they wish, without them having to maintain it,” Dutton said. Dutton said, in the past, the law office has not been open on a regular basis and rarely seen by tourists. “If it is moved to the depot village, this building and all the other historic depot village buildings (14 of them) would be open to visitors on the department commander of BY STEFANIE WESSELL The program will begin on a regular basis, spreading the the Veterans of Foreign Wars. 11 a.m. Memorial Day on the history of Jefferson and Gazette Newspapers Everyone is welcome. steps of the old courthouse in Ashtabula County to many For more information, con- Jefferson. The parade will fol- people and increase tourism,” JEFFERSON - The comDutton said. munity is invited to a Loyalty tact District Seven Loyalty low the program. The ACHS approved the Newhard said all veterans Day assembly at the Jefferson Day Chair Durward Newhard wanting to participate are sale of the property on North Area High School on 8 a.m. at (440) 576-8205. Newhard also is still look- asked to participate starting Chestnut Street where the Monday, May 6. Loyalty Day is usually ob- ing for people and groups to at 8:30 a.m. with a ceremony law office now sits during its served on May 1 in the United get involved in the Jefferson- at Hickok Cemetery, followed meeting on April 13. The States. It is a day set aside for area Memorial Day activities. by heading to the Dorset Cem- ACHS is getting $80,000 for Newhard is looking for etery and then back to the the property from Cedarthe reaffirmation of loyalty to the United States and for the participants for the parade Village of Jefferson for the wood Development Co. of Akron. recognition of the heritage of and said any and all units will program and then parade. The Akron-based developbe appreciated, even if someAnyone wishing to particiAmerican freedom. The guest speaker at the one would just like to be in pate or wanting more informa- ment company purchased the empty parcels on the south tion may contact Newhard. program will be Chuck Keller, the parade.
JAHS to hold Loyalty Day program
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side of the law office at the corner of East Walnut and North Chestnut Streets (Route 46 north) reportedly for a McDonald’s fast food eatery. Village council offered a “perpetual easement” to relocate the law office building on village-owned property where the old Jefferson Elementary School was located. Council approved last year to purchase the old school
and 4.8 acres at East Jefferson and South Market Street for a new police safety center. Dutton is hoping the ACHS members, Jefferson Village o ffic ials and Jefferson Council members come to the 19 th Century Jefferson Depot Village on Sunday to look at the proposed Giddings Law Office site at the Depot Village on 147 E. Jefferson Street.
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Geneva High School National Honor Society taps new members
PHOTO BY JAN PERALA FOR GENEVA SCHOOLS
Eleven accomplished Geneva High School juniors have been tapped for membership in National Honor Society, the nation’s most venerable academic recognition organization for secondary school students. They are (from left) Jacob Burgett, Matt Seeds, Joshua Swanson, Tyler Hunt, Ariel Stehura, Elyse Pitkin, Allison Penna, Christa Cash, Alyx Lynham, Dani Zapp and Katie Peck.
JALS roof replacement project underway BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON - The roof replacement project is underway for Jefferson Area Local Schools. During the Jefferson Area Local Schools Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, April 16, BOE President Pat Inman gave an update on the project. “We are already two weeks behind,” Inman said Inman said the project is one week behind because of permits, and another week behind because of the weather. Inman talked a little bit about the project, and the need for it. “We can’t go backwards,” Inman said. “We can only go forward.” The projects are being conducted because of roof problems at the schools. Since the schools opened in 2008 and 2009, the buildings have experienced roof performance issues including severe icicles caused by heat loss, damage to gutters and other problems, school officials have said. After two years of investigation and discussion by the architect, builders, Ohio School Facilities Commission and the district, it was
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Work is underway for the roof replacement project at Jefferson Elementary School. decided in January 2011 to hire Mays Consulting and Evaluation Services from Delaware, Ohio, to perform an evaluation of all three school roofs, which revealed both design and construction flaws at the junior/senior high school, Rock Creek Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School. After mediation with all parties in December 2012, the district and OSFC decided to remediate the prob-
lems with a total roof tear off to the metal deck and repair or replacement of vapor barriers, insulation, vented nail base, shingles, vented eaves, flashing and gutters, Superintendent Doug Hladek has said. The cost will be more than $6.4 million, and it will be paid from building project funds and shared 67 percent by the OSFC and 33 percent by the district. The Attorney General’s office, representing the OSFC and the dis-
Work also has begun on the roof at Jefferson Area High School.
trict, will litigate for recovery of the costs from the construction team. The repair work already is underway at Jefferson Elementary School and Jefferson Area High School. The Rock Creek Elementary project is expected to begin after school dismisses for summer. Mays Consulting and Evaluation Services is providing onsite supervision and management of the roof remediation project Inman said one of the things the school district asked for from A.W. Farrell & Son, Inc., the roofing company from Solon, Ohio that is completing the work, is that Ashtabula County workers be used whenever possible. Inman said the company is complying and using its existing workers from the area to complete the work. “There will be some job opportunities,” Inman said. She said A.W. Farrell plans to hire 10 to 12 workers, men or women, who know roofing work or who have a desire to learn it. Stefanie Wessell, senior editor for Gazette Newspapers, may be reached at swessell@gazettenews.com.
Letter To The Editor How budget cuts affected my family (Editor’s Note: Jefferson PTO President Kimberly Richmond read this letter at the April 16th meeting of the Jefferson Area Local Schools Board of Education meeting and asked it also run in the Gazette as a letter to the editor.) Hello, my name is Kimberly Richmond. I would like to talk about how the budget cuts have affected my son and what I have noticed while volunteering at the Jefferson Elementary School. My son lost Diane as a bus driver because of the budget cuts, he was so upset. He asked me why Diane lost her job. I tried to explain it to him, but how do I make an eleven year old understand budget cuts, bumping and system seniority when I am not entirely sure what all of it means myself. All I know is that he is upset because she is not there. I had the honor and pleasure of volunteering for our librarian Kathy Dalsky last year. She did wonderful things with the students. It breaks my heart to walk by the library and not see her bright smiling face, she is gone. There are no more stories being read, no more laughter from the reading theater. On most days I see the library sitting dark and empty. The computer lab is used by the students with the teachers, doing their best to introduce computer and typing skills but not in the manner they need with a regular computer teacher. The world we live in today has so much technology and these kids need every advantage available to make it, another opportunity lost. I hang pictures for Mr. Grout and he always tells me “I know that it only takes you a small amount of time, but you don’t know how much it helps me.” I do know how much it helps him. From the time he starts his day, it is class after class until he is done. My son has ADD. He struggles every day to stay on task without being distracted. The ERIC room is gone, however there are still students that are disruptive and misbehave. Teachers have little choice but to keep them in the classroom or put them in the hall. He complained a lot at the beginning or the year about the disruptions. The class is larger, more students, more distractions. When he can’t focus he goes in the hall, where the students that were being disruptive are. Class sizes are larger, so the students get less time with the teachers when they are struggling and need it most. Last year the average class size was 22 students. This year the average class size is 30 students. I don’t think that everyone fully understands the impact that this has on the teachers and the students. There are more students but less time to spend with each of them. The State of Ohio mandates that certain subject matter is covered thru the year. When the students don’t understand an area of the subject they are working in, the teachers have little choice but to move on or risk falling even further behind. The school day is also shorter as they start at 9:30 instead of 9:15. That does not sound like a lot of time and it seems like it would not make much of a difference but when added up, this is one hour and 15 minutes that is lost in the classroom every week. The bar is being raised with implementing the RACE to the Top and the new Common Core Curriculum. That is great in theory, but if the levy fails, how will this be achieved? The teachers are already limited with the budget cuts that have already been implemented. We are stripping away their resources. For example the ERIC room is gone. This was helpful in many ways such as, discipline, a quiet place for students to make up work and tests, a quiet place for children with attention disorders to go to focus and some students just to decompress. The Title One has been significantly reduced. Specials have been trimmed back or eliminated. In each class there are children who learn at different paces with no support, how are the teachers going to bring all of the students up to the bar? When we discuss the effects of last year’s cuts it may seem like small things individually, but when you add them all up it has had a huge effect on our children and educators. We have limited what they can achieve in the classrooms. If we do not fix this now it is only going to get worse. Every person who is with my son during the school day is just as important as the other, from the time he steps foot on the bus with Stacy, to being in class with Mrs. Sandella. People are talking about privatizing and outsourcing. This scares me. I know these people they live in my community. Who will they send to drive my son’s bus, who will look after him during lunch, who will be cleaning while he is in school, if privatizing is done? Will anyone have any control or say in who they send? Many past decisions and past actions have gotten us into this mess. It will take all of us working together to fix this. We need fiscal responsibility from the people in charge. We need to demand that our Governor give back the money necessary to provide our children a quality education. We need to pay our fair share. Our parents did it for us and we need to for our children. Everyone talks about sacrifice, most families and departments in the school district have. The people that have lost the most in this mess are the children. This makes me deeply sad. I am disappointed in our leaders and our community members. We are too busy talking about “me and mine” we are letting our children’s future slip away. Thank you for your time.
Kimberly Richmond
GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • WEEK OF WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 2013 • 7A
Letter To The Editor KeyBank to sponsor education space within Pairings Time to fix school funding Well, here we go again. Another try at passing a levy that was voted down in November. Would we need that money if the school board had not spent millions on a brand new building for the school board? Would it help if all persons employed by the school board paid a little more into retirement and health care? They put a levy on the ballot. It fails. They give raises. What am I missing? So here is an idea. You have a retired teacher in Columbus. Take the money from the cost of the levy, call lots of schools, get them involved, call the papers, call T.V. stations, call all media, everyone you can get. Go to Columbus, make our state government get off the seat and fix the school funding system. We are tired of the school board spending money they do not have and expecting taxpayers to pay for it. Vote no on the Jefferson School levy.
Bea Arnold Jefferson
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Jefferson receives local government grant ernment program is a federalstate-local partnership that seeks to broaden local governJEFFERSON - The Village ment participation in the naof Jefferson learned recently tional historic preservation that it has received a 2013 program while maintaining Certified Local Government standards consistent with the National Historic Preservagrant. Jefferson will receive a tion Act. “The goals of the CLG $7,050 grant through the program, which it applied for. grant program are to develop Jefferson Village Administra- local historic preservation tor Terry Finger will serve as programs, assist communities the project coordinator for the in addressing their historic preservation priorities and grant. Jefferson had submitted help preserve historic buildan application for the Ohio ings and sites,” Logan said. Logan said that each year, Historical Society to survey and inventory buildings in the 10 percent of the annual allocation of Ohio’s historic presJefferson Historic District. “I commend you and your ervation program funding staff on your successful appli- from the National Park Sercation addressing a preserva- vice is passed through to lotion issue important to your cal communities with certified community’s heritage,” Ohio historic preservation proHistorical Society Executive grams. “The grant awards are Director and CEO Lox Logan, Jr. wrote in a letter informing made from the U.S. DepartJefferson of the grant. “The in- ment of Interior’s Historic formation gathered from this Preservation Fund,” Logan survey will be a key resource said. “The grants are adminfor the city’s planning activi- istered by the Ohio Historic Preservation Office of the ties.” The Certified Local Gov- Ohio Historical Society.”
BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers
Site Solver
PHOTO BY STEFANIE WESSELL
Have you seen this Site Solver? It’s a photo from some place and/or thing in the three school districts of Jefferson, Geneva and Ashtabula. This site is in Jefferson. The first few people to guess where the photo is from will have their names printed in the next issue. Ame Erdman of Kingsville and Rose Ellen Czayka of Rock Creek guessed last week’s photo, which was the sign in front of the old courthouse on Main Avenue in Ashtabula. Guesses for this week can be sent in after 5 p.m. April 24 to (440) 576-9125 ext. 107.
Pictured, front row from left, Jennifer Brown, Geneva Assistant City Manager & Pairings Committee Member, Donniella Winchell, Ohio Wine Producers Association Director & Pairings Committee Member, Lisa Oliver, KeyBank President of the Cleveland District, Chrystal Fairbanks, KeyBank Geneva Branch Manager, Shirley Lehmann, North West Savings Bank Geneva Branch Manager & Pairings Committee Member. Back row from left: Serge Grenier, Pairings Committee Member, Mark Winchell, Ashtabula County Convention & Visitors Bureau Director & Pairings Committee Member, James Pearson, Geneva City Manager & Pairings Committee Member, Dave Bogardus, KeyBank Vice President of Business Banking-Ashtabula, Tatiana Parker, Pairings Committee Member, Cliff Henry, Harpersfield Township Trustee & Pairings Committee Member. BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers GENEVA - Things continue to progress with Pairings, Ohio’s Wine & Culinary Experience. KeyBank has formed a partnership with Pairings, and representatives from the two groups came together on Monday to celebrate. On Monday, the leadership committee of Pairings announced that KeyBank Foundation will be a sponsor of the educational and culinary space in the new Windows on Pairings facility in Geneva, Ohio. “KeyBank Foundation’s core focus areas include education and economic development,” said Lisa Oliver, KeyBank’s Cleveland district president. “We’re very pleased to be able to help support the Ashtabula County community and this new endeavor.” Windows on Pairings is
education, including wine tastings, food pairings and cooking classes • Regional wine tours, concierge services • Retail sales of Ohio wines, wine related gifts and supplies • Farmers market • Special events • Business development assistance “The committee’s goal is to raise funds for construction, purchase of equipment and initial operating costs in order to give Windows on Pairings the best opportunity for success,” SUBMITTED PHOTOS said Pairings Committee Pictured are Elizabeth (Lisa) Oliver, Cleveland District President and Ashtabula President, Chrystal Fairbanks, Geneva KeyBank Branch County Convention and Manager, Cliff Henry, Pairings Committee member Visitors Bureau Director discussing the sponsorship. Mark Winchell. The Pairings committee designed as a new eco- ture products, officials said is preparing to plant its nomic engine that not only in an announcement about educational vineyard some time in April, with a fall will improve the burgeon- the partnership. opening planned. The ing strengths of Ohio’s wine industry, but also will These opportunities Committee may be contacted at create new opportunities include: for Ohio’s food and agricul• Consumer wine & food info@pairingsohio.com.
Vote YES for Renewal Levy on May 7 BY DOUG HLADEK Superintendent Jefferson Area
Local Schools Voters of the Jefferson Area Local Schools are asked to say YES and renew a 4.5 mill levy for current operating expenses on May 7. No new taxes are being proposed. Supporting renewal levies will NOT increase taxes to property owners. Voting YES will renew a levy first approved by voters in 1993 and renewed every five years since its inception. Voting YES to renew this twenty year old operating levy will continue to provide the same revenue generated in 1993 by the levy. Voting YES will help prevent further program or personnel cuts in the district. Teacher reductions have resulted in increased class sizes of 30 or more students in many elementary classrooms and 35 or more students in many Jr./ Sr. High School classes. Voting YES and renewing the levy will allow the district to maintain $595,477 per year
of currently collected tax revenue that the levy has provided since 1993. More than $2.25 million of programs and personnel have been cut the past two years because of rising costs and the loss of state, federal, and local revenue. Budget cuts have eliminated elementary band, elementary computer instruction, Family Consumer Science classes, select extracurricular and sports activities, and other offerings. Cuts reduced guidance counselor services, high school academic offerings, bus routes, custodial services, and more. Voting YES on the renewal levy will NOT increase taxes. NO new taxes are being proposed. Parents and students are advised the district will add a make-up day to the end of the school calendar that will change the last student day from Wednesday, June 5, to Thursday, June 6. The added day is necessary to make-up the day school was closed on December 21, 2012 for safety precautions because of the threat of gun violence. State law requires make-up of
any school day canceled due to bomb or gun threats. With the April 16 closing of school for lack of natural gas, Jefferson Jr./Sr. High and Jefferson Elementary have missed five days for calamity and one for the gun threat. Rock Creek Elementary has missed four days for calamity and one for the gun threat. If any of our schools miss more than the five allowed calamity days those days will be added to the calendar at the end of the year. The Ohio Achievement Assessments are being administered this week and next to students in grades 3-8. The assessments measure reading and math in all grades. Grades 5 and 8 will also include an assessment in science. The Jefferson Area High School prom will be held this Saturday, April 27, at the Spire Institute in Harpersfield. Those attending will enjoy a buffet dinner, dancing, and the selection of the prom queen and king. It is always an enjoyable event for our students. Spring sports are underway and everyone is encouraged to support our Jr./Sr.
High School athletes at the ball fields, tennis courts, or track. Our staff is working hard to provide the students of the Jefferson Area Local Schools the best education possible in a safe, caring environment. We thank our community for their past support and ask residents to please vote YES for the school issue on May 7. Check our website calendar or watch for announcements about our activities. For more information about your schools contact me at the Board of Education office (576-9180) or visit the district website www.jefferson. k12.oh.us.
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Conneaut’s Tyler Cox pitches to Edgewood’s Anthonie Magda. Andrew Graeb is leading off third base. BY ALLAN MONONEN Gazette Newspapers ASHTABULA TOWNSHIP - After a week off due to cold weather the spring baseball season resumed. The Conneaut Spartans traveled next door to Edgewood to face the Warriors. Perhaps the cool weather and off days had an effect on Spartan hurlers as they walked multiple batters. The Warriors took advantage of the free passes and went on to a 9-1 victory. “We haven’t played since April 8, it was good to get the rust off. Magda pitched well, but we still have to do a better job at bat, we’re giving away too many at-bats,” Edgewood coach Bill Lipps said. The Warriors attacked quickly, scoring twice in their first at-bat. Andrew Graeb was hit by a pitch, Connor McLaughlin walked, Lou Wisnyai beat out a bunt single then Anthonie Magda singled for the first run. Steven Perkio’s ground ball
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Charles Kunc, of Conneaut, Kameron Manhard, of prepares for the discus Edgewood, gets ready to event during the Grand attempt the high jump. Valley Twilight.
Andrew Graeb scores Edgewood’s first run. Connor McLaughlin goes to third. plated another. Edgewood added two more in their third. Wisnyai was hit by a pitch, Madga advanced him with a sac bunt. Steven Perkio walked and Nick Johnson doubled to drive in a run, a wild pitch plated another, 4-0. Walks continued to plague Spartan hurlers as Dylan Morici replaced Tyler Cox on the mound. Four walks, a wild pitch , a balk and singles by Alex
Vencill and Joey Zappitelli and five runners crossed the plate, 9-0. Conneaut tallied their run in the top of the seventh. A base hit by CJ Rice drove home the run, 9-1. “We had issues throwing strikes and had slow starts in certain innings, gave them extra outs. We looked like an average ball team today, that’s on me, we didn’t come to play today. We need to pick it up offensively,”
Conneaut coach Walker Graher said. Anthonie Magda was the winning pitcher, Cox took the loss. Edgewood improves to 62, Conneaut slips to 5-2. Monday Conneaut traveled to Brookfield. In a well-pitched game the Spartans held off the Warriors, 2-0. Joey Borgerding earned the win. “Joey pitched well and we played good defense,” Coach Keegan McTrusty, of Edgewood, gets ready to run a relay during a track meet at Grand Valley. Graher said.
Edgewood’s Anthonie Magda fires home to Michael Mirando, of Coneaut.
Shar on Speedwa y Results Sharon Speedway NDRL’s ULMS Super Late Models (30 laps, $3,000 to-win): 1. DAVEY JOHNSON (1J) 2. Mike Knight (9K) 3. Russell King (56) 4. Max Blair (Briggs 99) 5. Dave Hess, Jr. (44) ] 6. Boom Briggs (99B) 7. Keith Barbara (17) 8. Garrett Krummert (29) 9. Michael Davis (7M) 10. Jared Miley (H1) 11. Dusty Moore (75) 12. Matt Urban (1U) 13. Dan Swartzlander (3) 14. Chris Hackett (33) 15. Brent Rhebergen (07R) 16. Greg Oakes (22) 17. Jim Rasey (32) 18. Doug Eck (03) 19. Andrew Gordon (18G) 20. Corey Conley (14) 21. Doug Glessner (17G) 22. Ken Schaltenbrand (29) 23. Robbie Blair (W11)-DNS. NDRL’S UEMS Modifieds (25 laps, $1,000 to-win): 1. RANDY HALL (Vena 10) 2. Joe Gabrielson (58) 3. Jack Young (Hamilton 67)
4. Jeff Johnson (27) 5. Alan Dellinger (White 53) 6. John Woodward, Jr. (18) 7. Mike McGee (11M) 8. John Boardman (79.2) 9. Andy Buckley (965) 10. Jordan Eck (04) 11. Mike Potosky (M20) 12. Steve Dixon (Engles 68) 13. Vic Vena (01) 14. Ken Zimmer (62) 15. Shawn Shingledecker (54s) 16. Brent Rhebergen (Rater RD1) 17. Carl McKinney (Hendrickson 6M) 18. Bruce Takach (65) 19. Rusty Wheeler (6) 20. Trevor Herr (32) 21. Paul Davis (3D) 22. Jonathan Taylor (5) 23. Bruce Powell (35) 24. Larry Kugel (Petsko 00) 25. Steve Rex (27R). HTMA Precise Racing Products Econo Mods (15 laps, $350 to-win): 1. RYAN FRALEY (12) 2. Steve Burns, Jr. (70B) 3. Brian Hathaway (93) 4. Derek Dellinger (19) 5. Keith Felicetty (98) 6. Junior Mechling (89)
Courtney Humphrey, of Edgewood, participates in the shot put event.
7. Larry Root (22x) 8. Craig Scherrbaum (07) 9. Jacob Eucker (64) 10. Dennis Dellinger, Jr. (17) 11. Mike Smith (81) 12. Tyler Rhoades (12R) 13. Jeremy Double (83). Deforest Used Parts Mini Stocks (12 laps, $200 to-win): 1. SCOTT GILLILAND (27) 2. Jim Haefke, Jr. (421) 3. Travis Creech (75T) 4. Bill Fuchs (10) 5. Ken Koby II (22) 6. Jim Clay, Jr. (84J) 7. Dylan Thomas (55D) 8. Ray Gregory (82R) 9. Brian Shay (3J). Coming up on Saturday, April 27 will be the return of “Steel Valley Thunder” featuring the Governor Insurance Agency 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. Race time Matt Fitchet, of Edgewood, won the discus event during is at 7 p.m. the Grand Valley Twilight.
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GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • WEEK OF WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 2013 • 9A
Jefferson Lanes Bowling Scores ***Star Of The Week - Brad Perala 300*** Sunday Night Mixed League 1) 64-27 ..................................................................... Team 3 2) 59-32 ............................................................ Dawg Pound 3) 58-33 .................................................................. Damifino 4) 52-39 ................................................................ E Express 5) 44-47 ........................................... The Young & The Olde 6) 43-48 ..................................................................... Team 4 7) 36-55 ..................................................................... Team 7 Jt Throckmorton 243; Barry Meadors 222; Nick Miklacic 221; Brittany Linger 189; Micki Jones 161; Jenna Cottrell 158
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First Nighters 1) 62-29 .......................................... 3 Hot Chicks & Rooster 2) 53-38 .................................................. Taco Bell Supreme 3) 51-40 ................................................... Taco Bell Express 4) 44-47 ...................................................... Power Financial 5) 36-55 ...................................................... Duchess Shoppe 6) 27-64 ..................................................................... Team 5 Greg Puzio 226; Janet Barnett 193; Ann Kenyon 182
Wednesday Afternoon Ladies 1) 60-31 ................................................................. Cool Cats 2) 43-48 ........................................................ Gutter Dusters 3) 41-50 ................................................................ Par Three 4) 38-53 ................................................................. Tri Hards Janet Hellmer 160; Wilhelmina Finlaw 153; Sandy Atkinson 153
Friday Senior League 1) 62-22 ................................................ Over The Hill Gang 2) 60-24 ........................................................ The Go Getters 3) 52-32 .................................................................. The 3 A’s 4) 49-35 .................................................................. Mindless 5) 45-39 ..................................................................... Team 9 6) 38-46 ........................................................ The Gardeners 7) 37-47 ..................................................................... Birdies 8) 29-55 ................................................................... Team 10 9) 26-58 ................................................... The Trouble Team 10) 22-62 ........................................................... Pin Busters Fred Inman 204; Ken Watts 201; Nancy Radar 189
Divine Roofing Wednesday Night Ladies League 1) 72-33 .............................................................. Gray’s Auto 2) 72-33 ........................................... Country Mold & Miche 3) 66-39 ....................................................... Jefferson Lanes 4) 55-50 ............................................................. Crow’s Nest 5) 50-55 ...................................................... Treen Insurance Tammy Stills 204; Marilyn Wright 195; Joyce Spangler 188
JCI Construction Mens League 1) 76-29 ........................................................................... JCI 2) 74-31 ........................................................... Scoop’s Team 3) 72-33 ..................................................................... Team 3 4) 58-47 .............................................. Casey’s Construction 5) 52-53 ................................................. Great Lakes CDJR 6) 47-58 ............................................................ Frank’s Men 7) 41-64 ........................................................................ Tifigo Larry Sonoski 268; Ronnie Kaydo 265; Rich Becker 257
Thursday Night Mixed League 1) 57- 44 .................................................... Sum Ting Wongs 2) 56.5-34.5 ................................................... Alley Invaders 3) 52-39 .............................................................. Soggy Dogs 4) 47-44 ........................................... Gillette’s Rte 8 Marine 5) 46-45 .............................................................. Blondes + 1 6) 45-46 ....................................................................... 4 Play 7) 45-46 ................................................................ City Hicks 8) 38.5-52.5 ....................................................... Low Ballerz 9) 34-57 ............................................................ Gutter Ballz 10) 34-57 ............................................................. Jaded Pins Roger Bartlett 245; Ron Garvey 231; John Hennessey 222; Casey Karbacka 200; Tonya Fultz 190; Layrel Garvey 190; Sara Ketola 190
Falcons and Bulldogs split By Byron Wessell Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON – The Jefferson Falcons and Lakeview Bulldogs split a pair of close games in a two day span. The Bulldogs took the first game with a 3-2 win to pick up their first All-American Conference win. The Falcons dropped to 4-3 on the season and 2-1 in the AAC. Coltin Wilber pitched five solid innings for the Falcons giving up three unearned runs on six hits and 2 walks. Wilber struck out four batters in the tough loss. Justin Drews and Ethan Pawlowski combined to pitch the final two innings for the Falcons. David LeMasters pitched a complete game for the Bulldogs giving up two runs on four hits and six walks. LeMasters struck out ten hitters for the win. Jefferson tried to make a late comeback in the game as Lakeview went up 1-0 through three innings of play. Jefferson tied the game up in the top of the fifth inning, but Lakeview answered with two runs of their own to take a 3-
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Jared Dean bats for the Jefferson Falcons junior varsity Tyler Maylish bats for the Jefferson Falcons junior varsity baseball team during a game against Lakeview. baseball team. BY BYRON C. WESSELL Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON – The Jefferson Falcons junior varsity baseball season hosted the Lakeview Bulldogs in a All-American Conference game. Sam Caskey pitched five solid innings for the Falcons in the 9-0 win. Tim Delpiero started the game with a single for the Bulldogs, but he was quickly erased on a double play. Caskey went on to pitch around a two out walk to Matt Orahood to get out of the first inning. The Falcons scored early and often in the bottom of the first inning as they loaded the bases. Thomas Bevins singled for the Falcons before Tyler Mayslish and Tristan Hayford walked to load the bases. Andrew Burnett then brought in the first run of the game with a bases loaded walk. Maylish, Hayford and Burnett all eventually scored on passed balls to make it 4-0. Jared Dean and Sam Caskey also walked in the inning to once
Sam Caskey pitches for the Jefferson Falcons during a game against Lakeview. again load the bases, but Tim Roberts would get out of the inning giving up four runs. Caskey again worked around a two out walk in the
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1 lead in the bottom of the fifth. Jefferson added one more run in the top of the sixth inning, but were unable to make a comeback as they fell 3-2. Chris Ramano picked up two hits in the game for the Bulldogs. Brian Olrych doubled for Lakeview, while Joey Piscsalko had the only extra base hit for Jefferson. The Falcons came out on top in their next game against the Bulldogs with a score of 3-2 in favor of Jefferson. Troy Bloom picked up the win for Jefferson and Cole Erdel earned a save. Bloom pitched four inning giving up one run on two hits and two walks. Erdel closed out the game with three innings giving up one run on one hit and two walks. Alex Runyan took the loss for Bulldogs as he pitched five innings giving up three runs on eight hits and two walks. Joey Piscsalko had a big day at the plate with three hits and two RBI’s. Ethan Pawlowski also collected three hits for the Falcons. PHOTOS BY MELINDA FRANCIS With the win Jefferson im- Rob Wynn, of Jefferson, plays in a proved to 3-1 in the PAC. first doubles match against Struthers.
Brandon Skuza, of Jefferson, plays third singles during a match against Struthers.
second inning to John Lang as he struck out the side. Matt Licate got the Falcons going in the second inning with a walk. Tyler Maylish singled with one out
in the inning and Licate later scored on a passed ball. Andrew Burnett and Jared Dean both reached on walks, but the Bulldogs tagged a runner out at home to end the inning. Caskey continued to be impressive over the next three innings as he gave up only two singles to Brandon Jones and Brandon Reed, while striking out seven more hitters. The Falcons added to their lead in the sixth inning as Tyler Maylish drew his third walk of the game. Maylish stole second base, went to third on a passed ball and scored on an RBI ground out by Tristan Hayford , upping the score to 6-0. Andrew Burnett walked and both Hayford and Burnett eventually scored on passed balls increasing the lead to 8-0. Marshall English also walked in the inning for the Falcons and scored after an error to make the final score 9-0. Sean Lynagh finished the game for the Falcons on the mound with two innings of work.
Storm Men’s Basketball Adds Three More to 2013 Recruiting Class Deitsch (Olentangy Orange), Morris (New Palestine, Ind.) and Wells (Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary) Join Lake Erie Hoops Program The Lake Erie College men’s basketball team added three standout high school players to go along with early signee Sean Howard (Indianapolis, Ind./Lawrence North) and form the Storm’s 2013 recruiting class. Head Coach Cliff Hunt announced Thursday (April 18) the newcomers who signed as part of the regular signing period earlier this week. “We are really excited to move forward with the addition of this very talented group,” Hunt said. “These four players are all from very strong, winning programs and each of them have been integral parts of their team’s success.” The three new signees are forwards Mike Morris (New Palestine, Ind./New Palestine) and Nick Wells (Akron, Ohio/ St. Vincent-St. Mary) and guard Nick Deitsch (Lewis Center, Ohio/Olentangy Orange). Both Morris and Wells measure in at 6-6 and between 220-225 pounds, giving the Storm added size in the front court. Deitsch is 6-2 and 170 pounds with the versatility to play all three guard spots around the perimeter. Each player averaged over 14 points per game in their senior season, led by Morris’ nearly 20-point average that led the county. He was also Hancock County’s top threepoint shooter last year. All three earned multiple all-district or all-county honors throughout their careers. The 5-9 Howard signed during the early period in the fall and capped his high school career by leading his team to a 16-6 record and top-10 ranking while collecting allcounty and All-Indiana accolades.
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GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • WEEK OF WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 2013 • 10A
When Harpersfield Ruritan Club members (pictured) Ron Gilbert, Jim Pristov, Ed Demshar and Dave Snyder presented Cork Elementary students with more than six hundred Serbian Spruce saplings on Earth Day, the students, in turn, gave Mother Nature an early Mother’s day gift. Each Cork student took home a pair of the small spruce trees to plant in their yards, contributing to the greening of Harpersfield and doing their parts to help save the planet. Showing off the saplings they will plant at their homes are (seated) Sophia Cleversey, Kenndehl Swanson and Keera Ricker and (standing) Anthony Bardzilauskas, Marc Wilson and Dakota Witt. At right is Cork Principal Melissa Doherty.
ASHTABULA TOWNSHIP - The Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA) District V Solo & Ensemble Adjudicated Event for junior high students was held April 13 at Conneaut High School. Instrumental and vocal music students in grades seven and eight were judged on the basis of technique, tone quality, intonation, and musical interpretation. Wallace H. Braden Junior High School students achieving Superior (I) ratings for solos were: Jacob Arsulic (tenor saxophone), Ibrahim Bazyan (trumpet), Jacob Breland (trumpet), Gabriella Brown (alto saxophone), Abby Carlson (clarinet), Alexa Howard (French horn), Ana Kisha (trumpet), Sidney Lowrey (clarinet), Natalie Mittelstadt (flute), Ja’Lyn Pollard (alto Saxophone), Lynsey Randolph (clarinet), Clay Reed (trombone), and Allyson Thayne (flute).
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Jefferson Area Junior High School Honor/Merit rolls Seventh Grade Honor Roll Tracia Bailey Broc Baker Seth Baldwin Madeline Bean Abigayle Becker Sara Bowen Wendy Braun Candace Burkhammer Jordan Chittle Caden Cicon Cassy Colvin Cody Dean Sierra Dean Charles Deary Haley Dye Robert Eckart Alex Emerson Natalie Fioritto Zachary Fogaras Tyler Gramsz Austyn Hamper Celeste Hamper Adam Helsel Jonathan Henson Jenna Hill Jesseca Housel Colleen Hurst Austin Jacobs Christian Jewell Analese Marrison Stormy Meade Jonathan Noton Chase O’Meara Tristan Osborne Brandon Park Morgan Penrose Julia Pete Katie Petro Caleb Pishner Olivia Platt Maycee Powers Bria Robinson
Hannah Runnion Angelica Sack Ava Severino Natasha Shreve Joseph Smith Clay Smock Samuel Spahr Jake Stimson Montana Szuhay Brandon Thompson Kari Truckey Jason Vance
Merit Roll Juliet Bogdan Evan Capela Nicholas Chiacchiero Katelyn Christo Charles Ellsworth Kaden Evans Caitlyn Ford Jeremy Gaines Thomas Heathfield Bobbi Hughes Ryan Jacobs Breanna Johnson Talis Leslie Brittany Light James Miller Ethan Moore Maggie Moore Dylan Moyer Robert Niemi Brooke-Marie Noscal Keith Palmer Tristen Phillips Jacob Reid Ryan States Alexander Thrasher
Eighth Grade Honor Roll Brittny Ball Molly Barber
Brooke Basen Joshua Butler Jonathan Carpenter Abigail Cumberledge Hollie Dalton Emily DeGeorge Zoran Fogaras Justine Forman Chloe Forristal Tony Gattarello Victoria Hathy Samuel Hitchcock Hope Hughes Jonathan David Jackson Lydia Johns Maragret Johnson Mikayla Johnston Jeremiah Knight Kylie Koranda Julian LaVallee Gretchen Litwiler Trooper Meade Alexis Meaney Lucas Meighen William Miles Cammella Musgrave Selena Newland Austin Norris Garrett Osborne Christie Parker Andrew Pickard Susan Platt Gabriella Pridemore Madison Priestap Autumn Rosipko Lauren Schreiber Austin Simmons Josey Snyder Nicole Squatrito MacKenzie Terrasi Naomi Vavpetic Gabrielle Wagner Morgan Wetherholt Brooke Wilks
Merit Roll Austin Blakenship Jarrett Buell Erin Butcher Calyn Candela Abigail Caskey Samuel Chaney Bryce Cox Dale Davis Mitchel Dobos Jeralynn Evans Alissa Farmer Jared Gianantonio Mason Gillespie Joshua Goff Nicole Hamski Paige Hayford Taylor Heathfield Wolfgang Joerns Andrey Kamler Amber Kelsey Trent Mathews Aerick McCullough Tyler McKee Maximilian Mitchell Miranda Musacchio Jerry Nichols Alexis Pacholke Harleigh Peck Mya Perry Katarina Plotz Brianna Rexroad Amanda Rumbaugh Tristen Scribben Haydn Simmen Zoey Spellman Krista Stranman Mason Swiney Jennifer Toms Jesse Williams Brandon Zindash
Taylor Cotton Kaitlyn Stevens
Lawrence Johnson Tyler Buemi Emma Martuccio
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Honor Roll Frankie Snyder Aidan DeRosa Faith Blankenship Dylan Calaway Olivia Evans Benjamin Gramsz Donovan Leininger David Fleck Hope Kendzerski Tory Durkovic Keegan Leslie
Merit Roll Alicia Bradek Gavin White Shannon Burns Howie Campbell Arianna Griffith Caleb Crawford Dakota Cunningham Madeline Smith Dustin Fay Jenna Wagner
Megan C. Jacobs Angelique Peche Emilie Burr Emma Gornichec
Honor Roll Andrew Hamper Brandon Baird Kamryn Lister Crystal Wheland Nicholas Diehl Bella Jordan Hayleigh Jordan Cora Riggleman Julia Vavpetic Anthony Devivo Colin Priestap Brooke Locy Erin Myers Kennedy Simmen Jacob Toth
Merit Roll Thomas Nemitz Emily Moisio
Zoie Simmons Ryelie Barnes Jonathan Bell Emma Goff Mickaleh Larson Anthony Loomis Brook Griffith Jesse Wetherbee Ethan Butcher Alyssa Cadle John Montanaro Madeline Litwiler Alyssa Thrasher Jonathan Eckart Destiny Mayes Tristin Appleton Gabriella Falke Alexis Salamone Angela Brail Megan H. Jacobs Sean Stolder
Sixth Grade All A’s Austin Calaway Emily Kendzerski Emily Kovacs Brooke Pawlowski Emily Taft Marissa Covetta Sarah DeGeorge
Ensembles receiving Superior (I) ratings include the Brass Trio #1 (Ana Kisha, Ashley Natto, Marissa Lee), Brass Trio #2 (Ibrahim Bazyan, Alexa Howard, Corey Piltz), Clarinet Ensemble (Molly Johnston, Kayla DeGeorge, Sophia Flick, Brooke Myers, Lynsey Randolph, Caitlyn Falke), Clarinet Quartet #1 (Emily Risley, Jordan Novitsky, Caitlyn Carr, Sidney Lowrey), Clarinet Trio (Michelle Barido, Yousef Bazyan, Krystal Noce), Low Brass Trio #1 (Isaiah Sposito, Kurt Ekensten, Derek Elrod), Low Brass Trio #2 (Clay Reed, Josh Offenberg, Aaron Partridge), Percussion Quintet (Nick Scarpitti, Bobby Houser, Jeremy Hipps, Trent Dufour, Greg Osbourne), Woodwind Quartet #2 (Madison Gillette, Jaqcara Boomhower, Molly McNutt, Lillian McKinley), Woodwind Quintet (Abbey Maydak, Jaqcara Boomhower, Molly McNutt, Alexa Howard, Brittany Kendzerski), Woodwind Trio #1 (Molly Johnston, Sydney Yopp, Alexis Williams), Woodwind Trio #2 (Tyler Pew, Jacob Arsulic, Jimmy Cline), Woodwind Trio #3 (Jordan Novitsky, Emily Risley, Allyson Thayne), and the Woodwind Trio #4 (Gabriella Brown, Madison Gillette, Lillian McKinley), Braden students receiving Excellent (II) ratings were soloists Yousef Bazyan (clarinet), Kayla Bertholf (flute), Adrianna Dickey (snare drum) Mackenzie Herman (flute), Ciarra Horton (euphonium), Brittany Kendzerski (bassoon), Molly McNutt (clarinet), and Ashley Natto (trumpet). The following ensembles received Excellent (II) ratings: Brass Quintet (Ana Kisha, Mia Roncone, Corey Piltz, Nick Williams, Charles Hayden), Clarinet Quartet #2 (Molly McNutt, Olivia DeCola, Maddy Pike, Amber Cleveland), Flute Trio (Natalie Mittelstadt, Mackenzie Herman, Kayla Bertholf), and the Woodwind Quartet #3 (Tyler Pew, Amber Cleveland, Maddy Pike, Jimmy Cline). Also participating were the following ensembles: Brass Quartet #1 (Max Swanson, Hunter Allen, Kurt Ekensten, Hunter Kaydo), Brass Quartet #2 (Mia Roncone, A.J. Urch, Nick Williams, Ciarra Horton), and Woodwind Quartet #1 (Yousef Bazyan, Alex Flanders, Alexis Williams, Sydney Yopp).
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Cork Elementary School Honor Roll/Merit Roll/Good Citizens Third Nine Weeks - 2012/2013
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KG M/W – Briana Hawkins, Travis Heintz
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Celebrate Recovery is a Christ centered 12 Step program with a foundaPastor Steve Arsulic tional basis guided by the 1S – Bruce Bixel, Hannah Costello 5B – Tori Arnold, Joey Carley, Danny Jackam, Eagleville Bible Church beatitudes found in Mat1W – Martin Johnson, Lily Schieman Stephanie Ranallo thew 5:3-10. You may be F R E E D O M f r o m o u r wondering, “how do the be2E – Laura Hobbs, Matthew Henry 5H – Tyler Glaettli, Johnny Jackam, Alyssa hurts, habits, and hang atitudes relate to recovJohnson, Logan Kucera, Rebecca Quirk, ups in this life...FREEDOM 2W – Flynn Doherty, Glory Kinnunen ery?” Vincent Varckette that brings the peace of B e atitude m e ans 3B – Nakoa Begay, Anne Costello, Dakota Jesus Christ into our life. “blessed,” of or enjoying Witt Merit Roll This is the purpose and happiness, enjoying the 4A – Tyler Gustincic, William Hanchosky, goal of Celebrate Recovery bliss of heaven. Jesus gave 3J – McKayla McKinney, Elijah Cuyler, Maddilyn Metz Jocelyn Denihan, Caleb Nelson at Eagleville Bible Church. us the beatitudes while Celebrate Recovery is a preaching the Sermon on 4W – Connor Deak, Robert Hall, Cierra Horne, 4A – Anthony Fedele, Jessica Ruggeri, Jacob Hedrick, Alexander Krieg, Alexis spiritual lifeboat for people the Mount. The crowds Nicholas Nappi, Emily Showman Lanning, Chase Lawrence, Nicholas caught up in the waves were coming to Jesus to 4W – Audrey Fortney, Cierra Horne, Timocaused by life’s hurts, hab- find the way to eternal Pellegrino, Timothy Robinson, Cole Smith thy Robinson, Daniel Tome its, and hang ups ranging peace, the way to heaven, 5B – Isabel Bardzilauskas, Patrick Cowling, from grief of divorce to sub- and the way to God. They 5B – Daniel Lanning, Brendon Crites, Hanna Daghlas, Sam Davis, stance abuse. were looking for the anStephanie Ranallo Kaylee Duff, Savannah Hurst, Eklipse Jones, We are always looking swer to fill the void in their Ryan Joy, Maxwell Knebusch, Sydney for ways to share the power life. 5H – Carissa Barbian, McCourt, Mila Pack, Cheyanne Santiago Aaron Bendelewski of this program with our What he gave them (and 5H – Aaron Bendelewski, Sydney Burgard, Sa- community and those seek- us) out of these eight beativannah Faulkner, Jacob McKinney, ing help in their struggles. tudes are foundational No one need face their qualities of the Christian Kylie Reece, Myla Rhodes, Ashton Stochla, struggles alone, nor feel way of life, not only for they are unique and so those in recovery, but for Carissa Barbian deep in the pit of despair all Christians. there is no point in even These are not qualities trying to get out. we can pick and choose I want to convey more from. These are qualities information about this im- we all are to strive for in portant ministry and some dependence on the Holy Megan Lynch Grade 5 3rd Grading Period background on how Cel- Spirit to transform our Giovanna Poirier Katie Cumberledge ebrate Recovery is struc- hearts, our minds, and our lszabella Staley Honor Roll Emily Forman tured. Most importantly attitudes to live in the Sophia Wilber Grade 4 Joseph Hamper, Jr. for those struggling with blessing God desires for us Andacy Dietrich Brianna McCabe the hurts, habits, and hang today and for eternity. Grade 6 Adrienne Smith Alyssa Meaney ups in this life we desire to Tabitha Banks T he be atitude s m ay let you know how to begin Kate Brand seem as “conflicting” stateGrade 5 Grade 6 the process of recovery. Michael Hamski ments that compare KingAbigail Discher Mathew Hardy To know there is always dom values with worldly Madeline Hitchcock Aleah Eddy Susan Howard hope, a hope so powerful values followed by the Cheyenne Kase Preston Hamper Makayla Joles that you too can Celebrate promised blessing if we are Alexius Payne Alexis Hardy Callao Moody Recovery in Christ Jesus. living as God desires. Allison Krawsczyn Dakota Ryan For others in the commuAs in Matthew 5:4, how Andrew Mehalic Merit Roll nity and members in the are we happy or blessed if Hannah Reid Grade 4 body of Christ, we desire we are mourning? In this Jacob Rollman Georgena Campbell that you understand the case, the blessing comes Jordan Sanner Seve Cantini program so you can share when we recognize our own Cole Smock Ava Contenza w i t h s o m e o ne y o u m a y sins and shortcomings in Sierra Szuhay Megan Jones know who will benefit from comparison to God and Keegan Wallace Anthony Orth attending. through this recognition, Sheridon Wilber Michael Perkins KG T/TH – Olivia Todd, Lance Harchalk
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