Gazette 05-02-12 by Stefanie Wessell

THE GAZETTE WEDNESDAY, MAY 2, 2012

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Ashtabula School Board takes another try at passing levy BY SADIE PORTMAN Gazette Newspapers SAYBROOK TOWNSHIP - The Ashtabula Area City Schools Board of Education passed a resolution on April 23 to put another levy on the August ballot. “The enclosed resolution commences the process to submit a five-year levy to raise the annual amount of $2,720,554, which if approved, would be first collected in calendar year 2013,” AACS BOE attorney Richard Manoloff wrote in a letter to the board. AACS had a similar tax levy in the March primary election, but it failed. The board has decided to try to pass the levy again as the district is also planning on further cuts to the schools such as no longer offering French at Lakeside High School.

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Referendum on school purchase will appear on ballot BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON - A decision has been reached regarding a lawsuit surrounding an attempt to place a referendum on the ballot about a planned property purchase by Jefferson Village Council. Ashtabula County Common Pleas Court Judge Alfred Mackey determined last week that citizens who attempted to place a referendum on the November 2012 ballot did follow the proper steps. “The judge ruled in our favor,” Ken Fertig said. “We have the right to vote on this issue.” Fertig was the plaintiff in the matter, although he represented a group of citizens attempting to place the referendum on the ballot. Fertig had filed a civil complaint against Village of Jefferson Clerk/Treasurer Patty Fisher and Village Administrator Terry Finger about the matter. Fertig and his attorney, Kyle Smith, sought a declaratory judgment from Mackey on whether the citizens who attempted to place a referendum on the November 2012 ballot followed the proper steps or not.

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GENEVA - Present and future community leaders shared Eagle Pride as Geneva High School’s Top 100 students, those who earned grade-point averages ranking them among the top 25 in their respective classes, were feted at the 17th annual Breakfast of Champions sponsored by Geneva Rotary Club. The recognition breakfast was held at the Banquet and Conference Center at SPIRE. The Breakfast of Champions was established in 1996 by Geneva Rotary Past President and Geneva Schools Board of Education President Ford Behm as a way to honor Geneva High School’s most accomplished students, and an invitation to attend the event has become one of the most coveted honors a GHS student can receive. “Most people probably don’t realize how difficult it is for a student to earn a top 25 ranking at Geneva High School,” said Principal Douglas Wetherholt. “We have lots of high achievers at GHS, and the students honored today are not just academically excellent. They are stars on our sports teams, class officers, state science team members and

PHOTOS BY JAN PERALA FOR GENEVA SCHOOLS

GHS junior Emily O’Dell is congratulated by her parents Brian and Kanda (right) and grandparents Ted and Mary Ann Wilms (left) at the seventeenth annual Breakfast of Champions on April 23rd at the Banquet Center at SPIRE Institute. Pictured with the family are Breakfast of Champions founder Ford Behm and Geneva Rotary president Terri Vincent. speech contest winners, as well as talented writers, artists and musicians. These are students who devote hours of their time to community service projects and many hold down part-time jobs in addition to earning A’s in their classes.” Keynote speaker at the 2012 Breakfast of Champions was local attorney and Geneva Rotarian Richard Dana, who of-

fered commentary and factual information about four iconic figures in Ashtabula County history who overcame adversity to accomplish greatness. Dana encouraged the Geneva students to use their gifts make their marks, asking “What will your story be in Ashtabula County history?” “I thought Mr. Dana’s speech was very well done. It’s inspiring to know that such important

figures in history came from Ashtabula County,” freshman honoree Danielle Nicholson said. “It was a good feeling to look around at 99 other students and know that they care about their grades as much as I do.” Sophomore Matthew Seeds agreed. “It’s an honor to be here at the Breakfast of Champions and to know that people in the community care so much about students and recognize our hard work,” Seeds said. At the conclusion of the program, Geneva Schools Superintendent Mary Zappitelli and Rotary President Terri Vincent presented each Breakfast of Champions honoree with a framed certificate of achievement. “We are proud to honor these talented students. Of all the things that our club seeks to accomplish in the community, supporting education for Geneva students has always been among our top priorities,” Rotary President Terri Vincent said. “This program was Ford Behm’s excellent idea seventeen years ago and now it has become an annual tradition. We are so happy that the parents of these students joined us today to cel-

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Fire destroys garage in Lenox BY WILLIAM A. WEST Gazette Newspapers LENOX TOWNSHIP - Julie Miller was in her kitchen and looking toward her neighbor’s home after the power went out, but she couldn’t see anything but smoke last Tuesday. She went to a different area and could not see the barn/garage. Miller called 911. “I think my barn is on fire, all I see is white,” Miller said. She placed the time of her call between 12:30 p.m. and 1 p.m. The Jefferson Volunteer Fire Department responded to the scene, and the Rome Fire Department answered the mutual aid call. Firefighters remained on the scene for at least two hours. The building was a total loss. A John Deere lawn tractor and a small Case tractor were destroyed in the very smoky blaze. “It was kind of my husband’s catch-all,” Miller said. “I do not know what all was in there.” Doug Miller, Julie’s husband, was not home at the time. “He is out on his ATV somewhere and left his phone home,” Julie said. PHOTO BY WILLIAM A. WEST The structure was built in 1968. Firefighters Kevin Squibbs and Dave Farina help put out a barn fire in Lenox Township last Tuesday.

Jefferson welcomes new members into NJHS — See page 17A

Warriors walk off with win — See page 24A

Sister-to-Sister event empowers young women — See page 5A

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Jefferson United Methodist Church members repair lives in trip to West Virginia Meet Your Neighbor groups coming down this year over the summer.” H2O worked in a trailer park where many of the floors had rotted all the way to the ground, so they spent days restoring the homes of several families. “Everything was close toH2O members and other community members who joined them on the trip pose for a final picture before they gether and there were rolling hills which we had to work off head home. of,” DeArmor said. BY SADIE PORTMAN lot of them need repair,” Dan installation of a brand new The foundation is careful The town they visited was Gazette Newspapers DeArmor said. bathroom in one home. not to use all the inherited south of Charleston and They joined with the Lewis “We paid $150 a person to funds at once so they can con- about 330 miles from JEFFERSON - The Community Foundation go down, and that helped with tinue to restore the area in Jefferson. It took the H2O Jefferson United Methodist Christian Community Center, the materials,” DeArmor said. future years. members around six hours to Church’s mission group H2O which provided them with a The foundation they went Mission trips from around drive to the town with 24 recently came back from a trip place to stay at an old restored through has money which the country are planned to members. to West Virginia. During the armory. was donated through an in- help out the people of West The group found much sattrip, they helped repair “It’s the best place we’ve heritance. Virginia this year. isfaction in the trip and plans houses and give a helping ever stayed. It was unbeliev“A rich woman died and “Every year, they put aside on another trip next year. hand to their neighbors to the able,” DeArmor said. had mining money and left $20,000 and charge the people “Next year the Sunday is south. The cost of the trip helped the church $16 million, and to help with the cost of mate- Easter, so we have to work “It’s an old mining town, so to get wood and supplies for they have that set aside to rials,” DeArmor said. “They’ve around that, but we’re still they have houses from the the repairing of rotted out help redo the area,” DeArmor been doing this for about six planning our trip for April first mining from years ago and a porches, floors, roofs and the said. years, and they have 19

LEVY The resolution passed was considered an emergency due to the upcoming May 9 deadline at the board of elections. “The board finds, determines and declares that the revenue which will be raised by all tax levies, which this board is authorized to impose, when combined with state and federal revenues available to this board, will be insufficient to provide for the emergency requirements of this district,” the resolution stated. The district is trying to figure out how to balance

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through sixth,” DeArmor said. DeArmor said H2O is a special group and the trips they take really bind them together. “We work together as a group and you get to know each other and the people you work for and you get closer to God,” DeArmor said. DeArmor said everyone involved learned from each other and it enriches their lives. “Our name means Helping Others, Healing Ourselves,” DeArmor said. “When you help others it just has an effect on you. You forget about all your problems for a week.” Sadie Portman, reporter for the Gazette, may be reached at sportman@ gazettenews.com.

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its budget for the upcoming school year and the following year, and school officials are finding the cuts in education are having a profound effect on what the budget will look like. “It is therefore necessary to levy an additional tax in excess of the ten-mill limitation in order to raise the amount of $2,720,554 each year for five years for that purpose,” the resolution read. The resolution passed is the first of two resolutions needed to have the levy on the ballot. “Two resolutions are re-

quired to place the emergency tax levy on the ballot,” Manoloff said. The board of education had the letter from Manoloff at the meeting so each member could understand the necessary steps to have the levy in the election. “Immediately following adoption of the resolution to submit (and no later than Friday, May 4), a certified copy of the resolution should be delivered to the Ashtabula County auditor,” Manoloff said. “The county auditor then has five days after the resolution is filed

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in which to calculate the estimated millage required to raise the annual amount set forth in the resolution and certify that calculation to the Board of Education.” The levy is expected to be a five-year, 6.4-mill emergency property tax levy for operating expenses. The board is hoping this will be the last time the levy will be on the ballot and the August results will show a passing result. Sadie Portman, reporter for the Gazette, may be reached at sportman@gazette news.com.

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The referendum committee and the village had been at odds over council’s decision to purchase the building and property at the old Jefferson Elementary School on 104 E. Jefferson St. for $300,000. The deal consists of $150,000 in cash and an additional $150,000 credit package for in-kind labor and improvements spread over an unspecified period of time. The village intends to use the property for the police department, which needs the additional room. After council voted on the matter late last year, a group of citizens said they would seek a referendum on the matter to give citizens a chance to vote on it in November 2012. The citizens collected enough signatures and turned their petitions into Fisher, as they were required to do. But after doing so, Fisher and Village Solicitor Jerome Lemire discovered what they believed was an omission by the referendum committee. Fisher believed the commit-

tee failed to file a certified copy of the ordinance with her before circulating its petitions, as required by Ohio Revised Code section 731.32. Lemire told the court that it was a question of whether or not the people circulating the petitions followed the Ohio Revised Code and filed a certified copy with Fisher. It’s the clerk’s position that is was not filed, although the clerk did make her own copy of the petitions with the ordinance attached, Lemire said during a hearing about the matter. The committee disagreed, and Fertig, represented by Smith, filed the lawsuit on behalf of the committee. In his judgment in favor of Fertig, Mackey cited the Ohio Supreme Court cases State ex rel. Julnes v. South Euclid City Council and Welsh Dev. Co. Inc. v. Warren County Regional Planning Commission. In this last case, the Ohio Supreme Court decided whether a service of Summons by a Clerk of

Courts upon an administrative agency, together with a copy of a Notice of Appeal filed in the Common Pleas Court, was sufficient to perfect an Administrative Appeal. The Ohio Supreme Court answered in the affirmative. Mackey also cited a case in the 11th District Court of Appeals involving Kingsville Township Board of Trustees v. Kingsville Township Board of Zoning Appeals. The court held that ordinary U.S. mail service was sufficient in perfecting an Administrative Appeal. “The intent in the Welsh and Kingsville Township cases has to do with the adequacy of notice,” Mackey wrote. “Clearly the Defendants here had sufficient notice that the Plaintiff had complied with the provisions of RC731.32, and that he had gathered the signatures of a sufficient number of citizens who wished to exercise their vote on the referendum.”

Mackey said Fertig did comply with the Ohio Revised Code, and he declared the petitions submitted to the Village of Jefferson to be valid. An election will move forward concerning the purchase of the building and grounds, Mackey said. Fertig was glad for the decision. “It’s good,” Fertig said. “I think the citizens should have a right to vote on issues, especially an issue as important as that.” Finger said Fisher was elected to keep an eye out for the village, and, in her opinion, she determined that the process was not filed properly. Everybody involved had the best interests of the constituents in mind, he said. Finger and Mayor Judy Maloney confirmed that the issue now moves on to the November ballot. Stefanie Wessell, senior editor for Gazette Newspapers, may be reached at swessell@gazettenews.com.

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Senior Conference to be held May 11 BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers ASHTABULA - The Ashtabula County Department of Job and Family Services and its community sponsors are hosting the 5th Annual Ashtabula County Senior Conference entitled “Aging Gracefully: Mind, Body and Spirit”on Friday, May 11. Last year, the event was different from those conferences held in the past because participating senior citizens were able to take a bus tour to four different rehabilitation/long-term care facilities during the event. “This year, it’s back to the way we used to do it,” Ashtabula County Department of Job and Family Services Program Administrator Martha Gillespie said. The Senior Conference will be held at the Kent State University at Ashtabula Campus. Each Senior Conference has been about educating seniors on an issue they face and the services available to them. Past topics include physical rehabilitation, elder abuse, using or losing the brain and navigating documents, such as living wills. This year’s topic is about aging gracefully, Gillespie said. She said the conference is designed to show seniors there’s still many things for them to do. “They’re just entering another phase of their life,” Gillespie said. Gillespie said the conference will include the airing of the documentary “Age of Champions,” sponsored by The Villa at the Lake. The documentary is about seniors participating in the Senior Olympics. “It’s a wonderful docu-

mentary,” Gillespie said. There also will be a special Wii demonstration available for conference participants to try out, and the Wii will be given out as a door prize at the end of the event. Seniors will be able to compete at Wii bowling against a man who suffered a stroke, lost mobility in the dominant half of his body and still bowls a 300. “People need to come and see if they can give him a run for his money,” Gillespie said. The conference also will include lunch, vendors and speaker presentations. The seniors will learn about what services are available in their community. The conference is not just for senior citizens, but also for their children, friends or care takers. The Senior Conference will open with registration and a continental breakfast at Kent State University at Ashtabula at 7:30-8 am. The program will start at 8 a.m. with a morning session for professionals with mind, Sue Curtis Ducro, PhD; body, Chris Kettunen, PhD; and spirit, Joan Steidl, MA PCC-S. Senior registration and lunch will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The vendor room will be open to all, with the Wii demo, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. From 1-4 p.m. will be the afternoon session for seniors, with mind, Sue Curtis Ducro, PhD; body, Chris Kettunen, PhD; spirit, Joan Steidl, MA PCC-S; and Off Our Rockers Band and the Blue Belles. The three professional guest speakers will present educational information to enlighten the public on “healthy aging.” The focus will be to improve one’s

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lifestyle and overall well being that will assist in a healthy body, mind and spirit. Some issues to be discussed include: —How to keep mentally fit at any age. —Coping skills to deal with aging issues such as: severe illness, death of loved ones, increased medical expenses, depression and loneliness. —Recognizing the appropriate time to seek professional guidance. —Exploring available community services. On the speakers, Sue Curtis Ducro, PhD, M.S., is a licensed psychologist and funeral director with her family firm of Ducro Services. An advocate of lifelong learning and fruitful activity, she views age as a collection of experiences and retirement as merely a change in focus. Chris Kettunen, PhD, MSN, is director of Nursing for the Ashtabula County

Health Department and a faculty member of both the University of Phoenix and Indiana Wesleyan University Cleveland campuses, teaching in the Nursing Department. Joan Steidl, MA PCC-S, is an assistant professor and director of the Human Services Program at Kent State University. She is a member of the American Counseling Association, and the Ohio Association of Spiritual, Ethical and Religious Values in Counseling. The Senior Conference is a free event, and the lunch is free as well. The Ashtabula County Senior Levy helps fund the event. Interested participants must register. Registration forms are available at the nearest senior center, or you can request one from the Ashtabula County Department of Job and Family Services, 4332 Main Ave., Ashtabula, Ohio. For further information, phone (440) 994-2027.

Ashtabula County Genealogical Society met Ashtabula County Genealogical Society President Troy Bailey and Jim Gilbert, publications of the ACGS, presented a program on April 25 at the Geneva Public Library to assist researchers in using the 1940 Census. Jim Gilbert explained that this newly-released census can be accessed at Ancestry.com at this time without a paid subscription. However, the census is not indexed and a search cannot be done using an individual’s name. If the subject of the search lived in the same place in 1930 and again in 1940, it is possible to find the district and enumerator number from the 1930 census and then check that section of the 1940 report. It is still necessary to then search the entire district report page by page to find the person. When the indexing is completed—projected to be complete in late June—it will once again be possible to sort by name only. Examples from Ashtabula County and other areas were demonstrated. Troy Bailey showed the audience how to sign in as a volunteer indexer. Volunteers are currently at work entering the census information into a data base. More volunteers are needed to complete this important task. Troy showed the screens and easy steps needed to sign in at FamilySearch.org and selecting Indexing. The instructions are clear and user friendly as is the program itself. There is an opportunity to give credit for the work completed to ACGS which can benefit the Society by providing a seminar on genealogical research. This program was sponsored by Archives.com and two memberships to that site were awarded as door prizes. The next program will by 1 p.m. Sunday, May 20, and will be the annual Memorial Tea. Donations of books to the Library will be made in memory of deceased friends and members of ACGS. Donald Miller will appear as Ulysses S. Grant. April, 2012 was the 190th anniversary of Grant’s birth. Refreshments will be served after these presentations. The public is invited to attend this event without charge. — Submitted by Judy Wareham

County schools participate in annual Botany Challenge

Geneva High School junior Emily Orris, senior Leah Hassett and senior Katie Beacom identify wildflowers in the Ashtabula Gulf during the 12th annual Botany Challenge. BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers PLYMOUTH TOWNSHIP - Despite the chilly weather, groups of students from schools throughout Ashtabula County gathered at the Ashtabula Gulf last week for the 12th annual Botany Competition. Participating schools this year included Pymatuning Valley High School, Geneva High School, Lakeside High School, Edgewood Senior High School, Saints John and Paul, the Ashtabula County Technical and Career Campus and Grand River Academy. During the competition, the students carefully handled flowers and other plants growing near the Smolen-Gulf Bridge as they tried to identify them based on characteristics such as the number of leaves, the smoothness or roughness of the leaves’ edges and other features. “They’re identifying wildflowers,” co-coordinator Mary Howe said. She said the students look up the features of the plant in “Newcomb’s Wildflower Guide” to help them identify the plant with both the common and Latin names. Howe helped create the event 12 years ago with Bruce Loomis and Barrie Bottorf. The Planning Commission had conducted a study on green-space, and the idea came about as a way to get people interested in visiting the Gulf. Although the competition took place at the Ashtabula Gulf, a week earlier the students had practiced for it

along the Western Reserve Greenway Trail. The students had to identify 30 plants, Howe said. She said the competition was a bit tough this year, as plants that are normally out, weren’t, and clouds were preventing some of the flowers from blooming. “They learn to look at details,” Howe said. A-Tech senior Amber

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Ashtabula County Technical and Career Campus seniors Melinda Bailey and Amber Lewis (both of the home school of Jefferson Area High School) identify wildflowers in the Ashtabula Gulf during the 12th annual Botany Challenge. Lewis said her team practiced for the competition by looking at plants in the woods next to the school. Her teammates take a horticulture class at A-Tech. Geneva High School science teacher Eileen Dragon said she asked conscientious students in her class to be on the Botany Competition team. The competition teaches the students to look closely at things, Dragon said. “I think we look at so many things and don’t really see all the details,” Dragon said. The students’ success will come from being able to notice those minute details that others don’t see, Dragon said. Sponsors of the Botany Competition included the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, Gazette Newspapers and the Ashtabula County Parks Foundation. Donors included the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, the Jefferson Memorial Foundation, Gazette Newspapers and the Holden Arboretum. Winners will be announced during a dinner at the Jefferson First United Methodist Church on Thursday, May 3.

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Sister-to-Sister event empowers young women

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Young women at the Sister-to-Sister event at Kent State University at Ashtabula learned about “Transformation through Education.” BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers ASHTABULA - “Transformation through Education” was the theme of the annual Sister-to-Sister Celebration on Thursday, April 26, at the Kent State University at Ashtabula Campus. The event for high school girls included motivational speakers and break-out sessions on the college experience, self-image and other topics designed to empower the young women. The students also toured the Ashtabula Campus. Sponsors of the event included the Zonta Club of the Ashtabula Area, Kent State University at Ashtabula and the Ashtabula County Continued Education Support Services (ACCESS) Program. “Sister to Sister is a program that was designed to motivate and inspire young ladies in high school to pursue their interests, to pursue

their dreams and to pursue their education after high school,” ACCESS Executive Director Paula Ghiz said. The program is specifically for those high school girls who aren’t quite sure what they want to do after high school - the girls who need that extra encouragement and guidance. High school sophomores, juniors and a couple of seniors from Ashtabula County schools were invited to attend the event. Prior to the event, ACCESS advisors met with the girls in guidance sessions. The Zonta Club is involved because it’s the club’s mission to support young women, Zonta member Cheryl Edwards said. “We feel this is a great opportunity for us to let them know that they have women in the community who want to give back to them,” Edwards said. About 60 girls attended the event, which featured

Melinda Kapalin as the keynote speaker. Kapalin, a lifelong northeast Ohio resident, has completed extensive research on her advocacy for children with disabilities. She is also a prevention/education specialist with the Lake Area Recovery Center in Ashtabula, where she works to bring alcohol, drug and bully-prevention programs to schools. Other presenters included Arletta Lower of Mary Kay Cosmetics, KSU at Ashtabula Retention Specialist Liz Driscoll and a panel of college students, including Melinda McNutt, Angella Bradley and Krista Ryel. Lower, who has been with Mary Kay Cosmetics for 22 years talked to the students about projecting a positive self-image. Stefanie Wessell, senior editor for Gazette Newspapers, can be reached at swessell@gazettenews.com.

Unveiling and dedication of Vietnam Veterans War Memorial BY BARBARA J. HAMILTON Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON - It has been 47 years since the fall of Saigon and the end of the Vietnam War in 1975. The war, which actually began in 1955, took the lives of many of American’s young men. Twenty-nine men from Ashtabula County died in that land so far from our shores. A war memorial built to honor those who died while fighting in Vietnam will be unveiled and dedicated on Memorial Day, May 28, 2012 at 12:30 p.m. immediately following the conclusion of the parade and ceremonies at Oakdale Cemetery in Jefferson. The monument will be placed at the Cobra Vietnam Era helicopter on the north side of Route 167 and to the north of Oakdale Cemetery. The idea for the monu-

ment came about after the Vietnam War Exhibit last Veteran’s Day. When the Jefferson Historical Society board learned that there was not a place in the county where all those who died in Vietnam were remembered by name, they set in motion an effort to erect a fitting monument listing the names of those who gave their lives. Through the kind generosity and work of J.R. Hurst of Memorials by Behm, Geneva, and Ron Belding of Belding Monuments, Geneva, a large granite headstone will be in place by Memorial Day. The names of each man and hometown will be etched on the front. There are 29 names etched on the stone listing those men who died from Ashtabula County. The Jefferson Historical Society encourages everyone to attend the ceremonies on Me-

morial Day to give the honor due the men and the families they represent as well as those men who returned home. The ceremony will open with a prayer, the unveiling and dedication by the Jefferson Historical Society, the reading of the names by Vietnam War veterans, followed by the official ringing of a bell for each one and taps. Parking will be closed in the veterans’ memorial parking lot for the ceremony, but will be available in the Oakdale Cemetery and in the drive adjacent to the township garage. Mike Brooks, of Mike’s Bikes, and owner of the land on which the helicopter and memorial stones stand, leases the property to the veterans at no cost. If you have any questions related to the ceremony, please call Barbara Hamilton, 576-9691, or Norma Waters, 576-2681.

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Andover Bank branch robbed in Austinburg Township BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers AUSTINBURG TOWNSHIP - The Ashtabula County Sheriff ’s Department is investigating a bank robbery that occurred at the Andover Bank branch on Route 45 in Austinburg Township on Saturday. “We had a lone male walk into the bank just before closing,” Det. Brian Cumberledge said. Cumberledge said the suspect approached the teller and produced a handwritten note demanding money in return for no one getting hurt. Cumberledge said he appeared to be wearing a costume wig and wearing black. The teller gave the suspect an undisclosed amount of money, which the suspect

put inside his coat, and the suspect then left the bank on foot, Cumberledge said. He said witnesses then saw him leave in a dark-colored, sedan-type vehicle, heading south on Route 45. “There was no weapon produced,” Cumberledge said. Cumberledge said the suspect appeared very calm and collected according to witnesses, even giving the teller a kind of “Cheshire grin” as he interacted with her. Cumberledge said the Sheriff ’s Department has collected evidence in the crime, including videotape footage, that has given the department some leads on the suspect. Stefanie Wessell, senior editor for Gazette Newspapers, may be reached at swessell@gazettenews.com.

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AGRICULTURAL AGENT COMMENTS by David Marrison OSU Extension Agent Hello, Ashtabula County! As always, the month of April was a rollercoaster ride. Up, down and all-around. As we ride our weather rollercoaster into May, I would like to recap the Northern Classic Steer & Heifer Show, Timber Selling Workshop, and share information an open house at 4-H Camp Whitewood. I am pleased to report the 15th Annual Northern Classic Steer & Heifer Show held on Saturday, April 21, was a huge success despite the chilly weather. We were very pleased to have 60 exhibitors from three states showing 73 animals at this show. This was an excellent opportunity for our local youth to practice their showmanship skills and to learn tips that will help them raise their 4-H and FFA beef projects. Congratulations to Avery March of

Improving Your Woodland workshop BIG CREEK PARK, CHARDON OH – Wednesday, May 2, 2012 from 9:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m., foresters from the Ohio Woodland Stewards Program (a program of the Ohio State University Extension) will present IMPROVING YOUR WOODLAND, at BIG CREEK PARK, 9160 Robinson Rd., Chardon, on understanding how your goals and objectives relate to your woods and what a landowner can do to ensure a healthy and productive woodland into the future. This class qualifies for five hours of continuing education credit toward the Ohio Forest Tax Law program. Dress appropriately for a morning (inside) and afternoon session (outside). Deadline to register is April 26, 2012. Cost is $35. Make checks payable to The Ohio State University. Mail to Ohio Woodland Stewards Program, SENR, 2021 Coffey Rd, Columbus OH 43210. To register, visit our website at http:// www.woodlandstewards.osu.edu, call 614-688-3421 or email Ohiowoods@osu.edu. This program is a combined effort with David L. Marrison, Associate Professor, Agriculture & Natural Resources Extension Educator for Ashtabula & Trumbull Counties of the Western Reserve E.E.R.A. and County Extension Director for Ashtabula County, 440-5769008 (Ashtabula County), 330638-6783 (Trumbull County), h t t p : / / w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / Marrison.OSU, Erik Draper, Geauga County Extension Director, Ag & Natural Resource Educator, Burton, OH - 440-8344656 and Kathy Smith, Extension Program Director, Forestry and Ohio Woodland Stewards program, Ohio State University Extension, School of Environment & Natural Resources,

Jefferson who won the Overall Champion Steer at the show. This is an impressive accomplishment due to the quality of animals which were shown from Ohio, New York and Pennsylvania. I would be remiss if I did not thank the Ashtabula County Cattlemen’s Association Directors for all their hard work on this event. It has been a great educational event for our youth during the past 15 years. Reservations are now being taken for Ashtabula County’s 4-H Camp Week from June 24-30 for youth ages 8-14 years of age. Our 4-H staff and 4-H Camp counselors are already planning for a great week. This year’s theme is “To Whitewood and Beyond.” Lots of great science additions are being planned for this year ’s camp. For those folks who never have been to Camp Whitewood, I am pleased to announce that camp will be hosting an open house in May to allow parents and children to check it out before signing up for camp. This open house will be on Saturday, May 12, from 1 to 4 p.m. This is the perfect opportunity for campers to come see the facilities, meet other campers, ask questions, talk with counselors and staff and get really excited for camp. Whether you’re already registered or still wondering if Camp Whitewood is the place for you, join us for free tours, snacks and camp fun. Our Camp Directors and staff will be ready to help answer your questions and even help you register. Participants can also register to win a free campership! For 2021 Coffey Rd, Columbus, OH 43210, 614-688-3421 http:// woodlandstewards.osu.edu.

Community Horticulture Class to be held on May 16 in Jefferson The OSU Extension and the Ashtabula County Master Gardeners are pleased to be offering a Spring Community Class on Wednesday, May 16, from 79 p.m. at the Ashtabula County Extension office located at 39 Wall Street in Jefferson, Ohio. We invite you to join the Ashtabula County Master Gardeners as they offer this special spring class. Two topics will be presented at this workshop. The first presentation is titled, “More than Mums: Fall Color in the Perennial Bed.” During this presentation, the Master Gardeners will discuss in detail more than 20 lateblooming flowers that will keep your perennial beds in enticing color until well into October. Advice will also be offered on preparing a perennial bed for planting as well as special tips for inter planting in an established bed. The second presentation is titled, “Changing Zones: Microclimate Gardening.” During this presentation, the Master Gardeners will teach what, if any, impact the new hardiness zone changes will have in our county and find spots in your garden for plants you thought you couldn’t grow. There is a $3 per person registration fee and registrations are requested by May 10 as seating is limited. Mail registration and check payable to OSU Extension to: OSU Extension, 39 Wall Street, Jefferson, OH 44047. More information about this workshop can be obtained at: http://ashtabula.osu.edu or by calling 440-576-9008.

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Reservations are now being taken for Ashtabula County’s 4-H Camp Week from June 24-30 for youth ages 8-14 years of age. Camp Whitewood will be holding an open house on Saturday, May 12, from 1-4 p.m to allow parents and children to check it out before signing up for camp. those who wish to attend Ashtabula County’s week, make sure to register early as our 185 spots sell out quickly. In addition to our camp week, there are also additional 5 weeks of camp directed by other 4-H counties during the summer. More information can be found at: 4hcampwhitewood.osu.edu/ Even with the high winds and the threat of snow in the forecast, we had 54 individuals travel down to Camp Whitewood last Monday, April 23, to participate in our Selling Timber Workshop. This workshop helped participants learn the best management practices when marketing timber from their woodlots. A lot of good information was shared. A reminder that we will be offering another woodland’s program titled “Improving your Woodland” on May 2, 2012 at Big Creek Park in Geauga County. Registration is $35 per person and is due this week. Check out more details

Financial and tax implications of oil and gas leases/ royalties workshops to be held OSU Extension in northeast Ohio is pleased to be offering a workshop to help landowners understand the financial and tax implications of oil and gas leases/royalties. This workshop titled “Financial & Tax Implications of Oil and Gas Leases/Royalties in Northeast Ohio” will feature David Marrison, OSU Extension Associate Professor, who will discuss the financial and tax implications of Marcellus Shale Leases. This meeting will help participants become more aware of the potential tax implications of leases and royalty payments. Don’t get caught blindsided by the taxes which will be due. Learn which payments are subject to ordinary income taxes versus capital gain; about the percentage depletion deduction; and how signing a lease may affect your CAUV status. Learn how the IRS handles oil and gas payments. Learn what questions to ask and receive financial planning tips for managing the potential income from these wells. Four meetings have been scheduled. The available meetings are May 18 or June 6 at the Ashtabula County Extension office from 10 to 11:30 a.m., May 24 at the Trumbull County Extension office from 9:30 to 11 a.m., or July 13 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Trumbull County Extension office. The registration fee for this program is $5 per person. Registration fee is to help defray the cost of program handouts. Pre-registration is require and space is limited. Complete registration details can be obtained by calling 440-576-9008 or at http:// ashtabula.osu.edu.

at http://woodlandstewards. osu.edu or by calling 614-6883421. To close, I would like to leave you with a quote from Steve Jobs who stated, “Here’s to the crazy ones, the misfits, the rebels, the troublemakers, the round pegs in the square holes… the ones who see things differently — they’re not fond of rules… You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them, but the only thing you can’t do is ignore them because they change things… they push the human race forward, and while some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius, because the ones who are crazy enough to think that they can change the world, are the ones who do.” Have a good and safe day!

Have questions? County Extension website offers answers JEFFERSON - Ashtabula County residents have questions. And the Ashtabula County office of Ohio State University Extension can provide the answers in a new online “Ask a County Expert” tool on its website, http:// ashtabula.osu.edu. The Ask an Expert tool is quick, easy and confidential, said David Marrison, Ashtabula County director of OSU Extension. Anyone can submit a question related to the educational programs Extension offers directly on the website using the feature. When someone submits a question, it goes first to four “wranglers” — personnel from around the state — who then route questions to an Extension professional with the appropriate subject-matter expertise. The goal is to provide an easy way for people to get unbiased, research-based responses to questions they might have on a broad range of topics, Marrison said. The questions answered will become part of the frequently asked questions on eXtension (pronounced “e-extension,” online at at http://www.extension.org), a national network of Extension experts from across the country. Nine counties in Ohio helped pilot the Ask an Expert program beginning in 2009, said Jerry Thomas, leader for Innovation and Change for OSU Extension. Thomas has been instrumental in developing the Ask an Expert tool. Ask an Expert offers Ohioans the chance to benefit from the expertise offered by a network of local, state and federal Extension professionals, Thomas said. To use Ask an Expert, just log on to http:// ashtabula.osu.edu and click on the “Ask a County Expert” icon.

Blessing of the Bikes to be held May 5 Mark your calendars! Coming on May 5 is the annual Blessing of the Bikes. As the riding and vacation season begins, it is an opportunity to take some time to ask God’s blessing and guidance in the coming months on the roads. To offer thanks for blessings extended to us by our God, and prayers for those no longer with us, members of the Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church and the public will gather at 11 a.m. that Saturday morning in Bethany’s parking lot, located at 933 Michigan Ave. in Ashtabula. Open to everyone, there is no cost but we are asking folks to bring a food item (or make a donation) for the local food pantry. Bikes of all types, including bicycles, tricycles, and strollers are welcome! Coffee and donuts will be provided.

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Harpersfield Ruritans plan New city pavilion will have policies in place for proper use SADIE PORTMAN which they need to abide by,” will be in place to protect the but he still felt the need to for annual chicken dinner BY Gazette Newspapers City Councilor Howard pavilion and surrounding have basic rules for pavilion BY SADIE PORTMAN Gazette Newspapers

or Jim Pristov at 466-4864 for tickets.” The Ruritans will use the H A R P E R S F I E L D money raised to go forth for TOWNSHIP The more community projects Harpersfield Ruritans are such as the picnic tables for planning for their Annual the Harpersfield Covered Chicken Dinner. Bridge, which were con“The Harpersfield structed by a local Girl Scout Ruritans will be having their last year. The Ruritans also Annual Chicken Dinner on have an annual scholarship May 20 from 12:30 to 3 p.m. they give to local high school at the Harpersfield Commu- seniors to aid in the further nity Center,” Ruritans Re- of their education. porter Gary Somnitz said. The Ruristans said they The dinner is cooked by have great support from the the Ruritans and they pro- Harpersfield Township resivide the dinner plus dessert dents and said many people and drinks. come to the dinner each year. “Dinner includes The Ruritans thank the potato, vegetable, salad, des- community in advance as sert, and drink,” Somnitz the dinner is one of their said. “Tickets are $9 for main fundraiser for the year. adults and $5 for children.” “Our Chicken Dinner is Tickets must be pur- one of our main fundraisers chased ahead of time and for our community events, they will not be available at including our high school the door. senior scholarship fund,” “Advance ticket sales Somnitz said. “Community only,” Somnitz said. “Please support is greatly apprecicall Janie Sibell at 415-0646 ated.”

City of Geneva agrees to lease with Kiwanis Club BY SADIE PORTMAN Gazette Newspapers

five years, which starts May 1 of this year and ends May 1 of 2017, and the Kiwanis Club GENEVA - The City of will pay $5 for the lease and Geneva renewed the lease of have agreed upon certain Kiwanis Park with the terms of the lease. Kiwanis Club of Geneva. The city will not be able to “We have had a lease there lease the property out to anyfor many, many years,” City one else without the approval Manager Jim Pearson said. of the club. “It’s for the use of the baseThe club also agreed to the ball field.” mowing of the field. The Kiwanis Club uses the Pearson said he is in full park and helps maintain the support of the lease and has park’s beauty. seen the lease agreement “Years ago when our rec- work over the years they reation center was more ac- have agreed to the arrangetive and there were more ment. baseball men’s leagues and so “We feel even though we forth, it made a lot of sense,” still use it during the Grape Pearson said. JAMboree and occasionally The park will still be here and there, it would be owned by the city, but the club good idea to have a lease and will use the park for the base- it will reduce some of our ball field. The lease will be for costs,” Pearson said.

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use. “I think we should have a set of guidelines so if, for example, there is to be alcohol, there is some revelation in place in terms of that,” Piotrowski said. Overall it was decided the policies and guidelines would provide boundaries for the pavilion’s use and protect the area from any sort of misuse. “It’s a good idea to have the guidelines in place for the city,” Pearson said.

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Pasta and strawberries anyone? An unlikely combination nevertheless, the stars of June’s Cooking with Susan cooking demonstration are pasta and strawberries. On Saturday, June 2, Susan Masirovits will show class attendees how to make the world’s lightest fresh pasta – plain, spinach and whole wheat. The various pastas will be featured in ravioli primavera, grated pasta soup and mushroom ragu. Not to be outdone, the season’s fresh strawberries will shine in everything from strawberry fool and strawberry semifreddo to strawberry melon salad and strawberry tiramisu. As is the custom, participants will receive the recipes and samples of all the dishes, as well as Susan’s tips and advice for preparing the menu. The class will be held on Saturday, June 2, from 10 a.m. to noon in the research room of the Society. The fee is $10 per person and there is a class limit of 20. To reserve your space, call Susan at 576-7112.

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Carol Sirrine, board member of the Ashtabula County Farm Bureau, presents two children’s books to Bev Follin, library clerk at Henderson Memorial Public Library. The Farm Bureau recently donated the two award-winning children’s books, “Seed, Soil and Sun” and “How did that get into my lunch box?” to every public library in Ashtabula County.

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Geneva-on-the-Lake will begin rental inspections BY SADIE PORTMAN Gazette Newspapers GENEVA-ON-THE-LAKE - Geneva-on-the-Lake recently held its annual town hall meeting, and the new rental housing inspection requirement was addressed so residents and rental property owners could understand what the fire department will be looking for. “This is something that is not new to anyone in terms of, there are issues with rental housing up here on how it looks and the outward appearances on some of the houses,” Jim Hockaday, village administrator, said. This will be the first year for rental inspections but not the first for the business inspections. “We have been going around doing the business inspections for several years now, and now we’re going to add the rental housing inspections,” Fire Chief Tim Mills said. Mills said they are looking at the basic living conditions of the property. “It’s a very basic inspection just to make sure that anybody that has a rental house is going be in a livable environment,” Mills said. Things such as smoke alarms will be required to be in all rental houses and businesses and in working condition. “We are going to look for broken windows, steps that have handrails and are not broken. We are going to make

sure they have hot and cold running water and that their toilets flush, things like that,” Mills said. The village officials said some rental properties have caught the attention of residents and tourists alike for their outward appearance and they want to ensure the houses are still livable. “We are going to start doing inspections so houses that are dilapidated or need fixing up get what they need,” Mills said. “It will all around make a better living environment.” Places like the City of Geneva have already had the inspections in place for several years now. Mills said if they find something that needs to be fixed, the owner will have ten days to make the improvements. “I take a look at things that might be wrong, and if they have ten things that need to be improved, I will say let’s fix the major ones first and the rest we can work with you,” Mills said. Motels will also be inspected this year, but not by the village. “The motels are being inspected, but they are not being inspected by us,” Mills said. “The state does the hotel and motel inspections.” Mills and the village want all their residents living in the best conditions possible. “Mainly we are looking for safety issues,” Mills said. “We take a proactive approach and work with all the residents and business owners.”

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Guests learned about human trafficking during a panel hosted by the League of Women Voters of Ashtabula County and Jefferson United Methodist Women on Sunday, April 29. BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON - People interested in learning more about what can be done to stop human trafficking attended the “I’m not for Sale: a Stop Human Trafficking Seminar” on Sunday, April 29, in the Village of Jefferson. The League of Women Voters of Ashtabula County and the Jefferson United Methodist Church co-sponsored the forum. For some background, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and the Ohio League of Women Voters have encouraged a study on Safe Harbor House Bill 262-a, which would provide for services for victims of

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human trafficking. The panelists included Special Agent Charlie Sullivan of the Painesville Office of the FBI, Betty Spencer of the Church and Society Committee of the East Ohio Conference of the United Methodist Church and Sr. Laura Wingert and Sr. Barbara Daugherty of the Collaborative Initiative to End Human Trafficking. They spoke about the law enforcement, state laws and personal stories involving human trafficking, both in the sex trade and forced labor, League of Women Voters Vice President and JUMC Peace with Justice Advocate Mary Howe said. “We learned some of the

signs to look for: a victim being accompanied by a controlling person or boss, not speaking on their own behalf, lack of control over personal schedule or money, inability to leave their job, physical signs of abuse, etc.,” Howe said. Ohio, because of its extensive interstate highway system and network of truck stops, has seen a rise in sex trafficking, particularly in minors. The FBI started its Innocence Lost Task Force in Toledo several years ago, concentrating on the Interstate-75 and Interstate-90 corridor. The FBI found that, of 151 victims of sex trafficking in Toledo, 45 were children. Seventy-eight of the 151 were from the Toledo area.

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Career Day offers students a chance to explore their future options BY SADIE PORTMAN Gazette Newspapers ASHTABULA - Saints John and Paul Middle School and High School students experienced Career Day on Friday, with students in grades sixth through 12th getting a chance to delve in a variety of career choices. “We have roughly 43 different career enrichment speakers that we’ve brought into the school,” Nicole Chadowski, the school’s ACESS advisor, said. “They are from across the county and across the United States.” For two years, Chadowski has helped organize the day. “It’s an all-day activity, and we are able to do three careers and two enrichments throughout the day,” Chadowski said. Architects and physical therapists were just some of the professionals students could meet with. “We looked at the up-andcoming careers such as special engineering and things like that, and maybe the kids didn’t think of looking into those areas and they might not know a lot about [them],” Chadowski said. Career Day has been held for seven years, and organizers have seen changes in the career world. “The students evaluate the day. They tell us what they liked and what they would like to see in the future,” Nicole Steele said. “That’s how we’ve tweaked the day throughout the years to the science we’ve have

Local students recognized at YSU’s 2012 Honors Convocation YOUNGSTOWN, OH The following local students were recognized at Youngstown State University’s 2012 Honors Convocation: • Adam D. Heavner of Jefferson, OH, received Thomas M. & Evelyn V. Stephens Scholarship • Kayla M. Landis of Williamsfield, OH, received Frances A. Holiday Scholarship • Holly Mate of Orwell, OH, received Bernadine Marinelli Memorial Scholarship Honors Convocation recognizes YSU top academic students.

Video session to share fond memories of Ashtabula High School A video session has been set up for those that would like to share fond memories regarding your school days Ashtabula High School. The video memories will be shared on Channel 19 in mid-May. Taping is scheduled for May 2-3 from 12:30 to 3 p.m. The videographer will have questions to help get the conversation started. Please contact Maureen Novak at 813-8568 to schedule an appointment.

PHOTOS BY SADIE PORTMAN

Kent State University at Ashtabula Dean Susan Stocker was the keynote speaker at Saints John and Paul School’s Career Day. Stocker spoke of the importance of going to college, something she did not pursue until she had already raised her family.

Saints John and Paul School students look forward to Career Day every year as they get a chance to ask questions about what they might want to do in the future.

tional therapy, and the different rehabilitations like cardiac and physical therapy,” Steele said. Career Day also expands right now.” into everyday life with They are now focusing on stressful jobs. SSJP officials STEM careers. STEM feel their students also need stands for Science, Technol- to know how to relax. ogy, Engineering and Medi“We have an enrichment cal. part of the day where we ex“We used to ask the kids pose them to activities they what careers they wanted might not have wanted to try and now we’re gearing to- like Zumba and yoga, bewards the STEM careers,” cause a lot of people are Steele said. “Those are the working so long that they careers that are up and com- don’t know how to relax,” ing for this group of gradu- Steele said. ates.” Students are required to Steele said they even have an internship before asked to see where there is graduation and Career Day a need for more workers in a offers a way to network and specific area. search their options. “We brought in careers in Students have really the medical field that people taken to the day and see it are saying are needed, like as a chance to experience all speech therapy and occupa- their future options.

Pulitzer Prize-winner to speak at Ashtabula Campus Commencement Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist and former Ashtabulan Connie Schultz will deliver the keynote for the Kent State University at Ashtabula spring commencement. Ceremonies are Friday, May 4, at 7 p.m. in the Campus Gymnasium and are for ticket-holders only. Schultz is a nationally syndicated columnist for Creators Syndicate, and a regular essayist for Parade Magazine. She won the 2005 Pulitzer Prize for Commentary for columns that judges praised for providing “a voice for the underdog and the underprivileged.” Also in 2005, Schultz won the Scripps Howard National Journalism Award for Commentary and the National Headliner Award for Commentary. She was a 2003 Pulitzer Prize finalist in feature writing for her series, “The Burden of Innocence,” which chronicled the ordeal of Michael Green, who was imprisoned for 13 years for a rape he did not commit. The week after her series ran, the real rapist turned himself in after reading her stories. The series won the Robert F. Kennedy Award for Social Justice Reporting, the National Headliner Award’s Best of Show and journalism awards from Harvard and Columbia universities. In 2004, Schultz won the Batten Medal, which

honors “a body of journalistic work that reflects compassion, courage, humanity and a deep concern for the underdog.” Schultz is also a fellow with the Vietnam Reporting Project. Her 2011 series, “Unfinished Business,” explored the longterm impact of Agent Orange in the U.S., and in Vietnam. Recently, the series won the Associated Press Managing Editors Journalism Excellence Award in International Perspective. Schultz is the author of two books published by Random House: “Life Happens – And Other Unavoidable Truths,” a collection of essays, and “….and His Lovely Wife,” a memoir about her husband Sherrod Brown’s successful 2006 race for the U.S. Senate. Schultz is a native of Ashtabula and is an Ashtabula High School graduate. She and her husband have four grown children and one grandson.

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“I’ve always known what I wanted to go into ever since I was in junior high, but Career Day has always been a way to explore different ideas just in case something would happen where I’d have to change,” SSJP senior Nicole Giangola said.

Giangola is planning to attend college next fall and study graphic design. Giangola said she can take the knowledge she gains from Career Day even when she goes looking at colleges. Giangola looks forward to Career Day and said it has

given her a chance to know what she does and does not want to pursue in a career. “It’s a really great experience for everyone,” Giangola said. Sadie Portman, reporter for the Gazette, may be reached at sportman@ gazettenews.com.

Education

GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • WEEK OF WEDNESDAY, MAY 2, 2012 • 14A

Jefferson Model UN takes two BY CAROLYN BEHR-JEROME Gazette Newspapers

schools in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Since the last rankings were calculated, we JEFFERSON - The finished second at Kent State Jefferson High School Model in addition to these last two UN team finished the year in conferences.” fine fashion, winning the Final rankings will be reYoungstown State conference leased in late May or early on Friday, April 20, and tying June. for first at the Westminster At YSU, Tayler Johnston College conference on Mon- and Paige Clark won a Presiday, April 23. Jefferson placed dential award representing first out of 12 schools from the U.S. in the General AsOhio and Pennsylvania at sembly. This award is given YSU and tied for first out of by the chair of the council and 21 schools at Westminster. is the highest award that can “Our students were excited be won at this conference, to improve on their North Johnston explained. America ranking,” stated adMembers of the JAHS visor Dr. John Patterson. “In Model UN team also won sevthe Best Delegate.com eral Delegate awards. rankings, we now stand in the “The Delegate award is top 5 percent (51-75) of all voted on by members of the

council. They vote on the three best contrives,” Ashton Allen explained. Alan and her partner Amanda Krause represented Iraq in the General Assembly and earned a Delegate award. Krause said her favorite moments of the conference included the debating. “I just like the whole atmosphere (but especially) when my partner or I say something and call another delegate out and prove them wrong,” said Krause. Also winning Delegate awards were Melanie March and Joe Gillespie representing Brazil in Security Council II; and Jen Hall, Summer Pacholke and Alexis Pacholke representing Libya in the Human Rights Commission. “Model UN is one of the most practical courses I’ve had in high school,” Hall said. “It’s right now. It’s about real life things. For example, I’ve been studying Human Trafficking and a church here in town (the Jefferson United Methodist) is holding an informational meeting about it.” Winning both Presidential and Delegate awards were Alec McCartney and Nick Kobernik representing the US Ben Sapatka and Paige Clarke discuss strategy with in the Crisis Security CounAdvisor John Patterson in General Assembly 1 council at cil; and Stacy Wayman, Evan McNichols and Austin Norris Westminster College.

representing Lebanon in Security Council I. “I am naturally good at ticking off people and getting into their head,” McNichols admitted. These conferences wrap up Josh Hollon’s first and final year in UN. “I made the U.S. delegate cry during our debate on nuclear disarmament,” Hollon said. Hollon and teammates Abby Kovacs and Alexis Meany represented North Korea in the General Assembly. The three earned both Presidential and Delegate awards. Kovacs admitted that their award might have had something to do with Hollon’s dress. “Josh convinced another

delegation to sign our resolution because they liked his ‘hipster’ glasses,” she said. At Westminster College in Pennsylvania, not only did the team score the most points as a school, but also those students representing China also earned a second place finish in the delegation category. Winning honorable mention awards were McNicholas and Kobernik representing Colombia in the General Assembly; and Hall representing China in the 1945 Historical Committee. Winning Best Delegate awards were Kovacs representing China in the General Assembly and McCartney representing China in the Security Council. “Westminster was a differ-

Nick Hiltz, Audra Franley, Ariann Barile and Mason Taylor work on a resolution paper for the Human Rights Council at Youngstown State University.

ent format,” McCartney explained. “Judges were in and out of the room during the conference,” Kobernik said. “We were the only school from Ohio,” Hall added. “They have large UN programs and the students are well trained. It was a challenge.” “What a year it was,” state Nancy Champlin co-advisor. “We finished eighth at Chicago, second at Kent, first at Youngstown, and first at Westminster. Needless to say, we are very proud of our students.” Each student receiving an honor was sure to give credit to Patterson, or “Dr. P” as they call him. “Model UN wouldn’t be the same without him,” Johnston said. “I think I can speak for everyone in UN by saying that we don’t do UN for just ourselves or because it’s fun. We do it for Dr. P.” Allen agreed. “He has a strong passion for everything he does and that passion rubs off on the people he interacts with. That’s why our team is so good. Everybody feeds off his passion,” she said. This concludes the Model UN season for Jefferson. Their next event will be hosting UN/USA at Jefferson in November.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF NANCY CHAMPLIN

Ariann Barile discusses strategy with Advisor John Patterson before the conference at Youngstown State University.

Jerod Nunley, David Sawdey, and Ashton Allen are pictured in General Assembly 3 Council at at Westminster College.

Allison Simon and Caitlynn Stimson write down thoughts during Crisis Security Council committee session at Youngstown State University.

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LJHS learns about dissection

LJHS celebrates Earth Day

LJHS students play musical chairs

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Mr. Isco and Mrs. Versaw’s seventh-grade science class at Lakeside Junior High School are studying the body structures of the frog. The purpose of this study is to learn about the anatomy of the frog and how the different parts function. The students can compare these parts of the frog anatomy to other animals and even man. Pictured left to right are Alexis Bryan and Gabby Sorrentino getting ready to start the dissection.

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Saybrook and Lakeside Intermediate (Ashtabula High School) to hold farewell celebrations May 20, from 1 to 3 p.m. Teachers are beginning to clear a few personal Refreshments will be items from their class- served. rooms, and some curriculum used earlier in the year is being boxed up. But this isn’t the normal preparation for summer vacation in all the buildings of Ashtabula Area City Schools. This is the final phase of the remaining students and staff moving into the final two new buildings of at the Elementary Campus. Students will not return to two intermediate schools, Saybrook Elementary and Lakeside Intermediate (the former Ashtabula High School).These students will be moving to Superior Intermediate and Erie Intermediate housed on the Elementary Campus on Wade Avenue in the fall. Before the transformations begin, however, the two schools are planning proper goodbyes to buildings where thousands of school children spent their days. School officials and volunteers say the farewell celebrations will honor all who have worked and learned in the buildings and will be opportunities for current and former staff and students and neighbors to share memories. Tours of the buildings and light refreshments will be held in each of the buildings. Here are the details on the celebrations: Saybrook Elementary, Depot Rd. Farewell: May 6, from 2 to 4 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Lakeside Intermediate (Ashtabula High School)

Earth Day originated on April 22, 1970. It is the most celebrated environmental event worldwide. It is a day to remember and appreciate nature, learn ways to keep our planet clean and protect our environment. Pictured at Lakeside Junior High School wearing their Earth Day t-shirts are (front, left to right) Mishele Matlock and Taylor Jenkins. Standing (in the back, left to right) are Taylor Nagle, Kerri Dickey, Dalton Blackmore, Kristen Keasling, and Alexis Thompson.

Who said that big kids can’t have fun playing little kids’ games? Miss Zawicki’s seventh-grade Read 180 class at Lakeside Junior High School is reinforcing the definitions of their vocabulary words by playing Vocabulary Musical Chairs. The chairs are arranged in a circle. When the music stops, the student must recite the definition of the word taped to their chair in order to stay in the game. Pictured (front to back) playing this game are Tiffani Baker, Kolt Ernst, and Miss Zawicki.

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Students emerge as leaders from two-day camp

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Michele Verdi-Enriquez stands with several of her students and staff who went with her to the two-day Junior Leadership Camp, where they shared personal stories and grew together as a group. BY SADIE PORTMAN Gazette Newspapers SAYBROOK TOWNSHIP - A group of students and teachers from Lakeside High School came back from a Junior Leadership Camp and reported their findings at a recent Ashtabula Area City School Board meeting. “We really didn’t know what we were getting into,” Michele Verdi-Enriquez, freshman science teacher, said about going to camp with her students. Several staff members went to camp with 21 students. At camp, they participated in leadership-enriching exercises. “We were asked if we wanted to get involved in this, and we really didn’t know what was out there or what we were going to do,” Verdi-Enriquez said. The students said some went in as leaders and others emerged as leaders. “I’ve been involved with a lot of different programs, but I get a little choked up because it was life changing,” Verdi-Enriquez said. Verdi-Enriquez shared personal stories with her students as everyone had a chance to open up during the two-day camp. “The experience I had with these students will forever have a bond with these students,” VerdiEnriquez said. Verdi-Enriquez was touched by some of the experiences her students have already had in their young lives. “We opened up and shared things that we probably wouldn’t normally share about in school,” Verdi-Enriquez said. In the end, VerdiEnriquez said the camp showed them, despite all their differences, everyone was connected. “We saw that we were all the same. It didn’t matter if we were an adult or student. It didn’t matter if we were from the west side or

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Jefferson welcomes new members into NJHS BY SADIE PORTMAN Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON - The Jefferson Area Local Schools recognized the National Junior Honor Society’s new members during the induction ceremony Monday night. “To be in NJHS, you are expected to be a leader, a person of good character, an intelligent person and a friend to the community,” Emily Sukalac, president of NJHS, said. “These young students before you display all of these qualities.” Current members played major roles in the ceremony by introducing new members and speaking on behalf of the society. “We thank you for the teachers, parents and families that allow these students to excel in what they do,” member Frankie Fioritto said during his invocation. Not only was it a special night for new members, but it was for Jefferson’s NJHS chapter as well, as it celebrated ten years of service. “I can’t believe that this program has been in place for 10 years,” Junior High School Principal Rick Hoyson said. “I remember when Mrs. Linda Hall began the first one and what a wonderful idea it was to recognize students for all their accomplishments.” Hoyson said Lois Freeman, who has since taken Hall’s place as staff advisory to the NJHS, has done a wonderful job in continuing the program. The students being inducted participated in such

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The new Jefferson Area Local Schools National Junior Honor Society poses for a picture after being inducted. Pictured are Molly Barber, Spring Burlingame, Hollie Dalton, Justine Forman, Gretchen Litwiler, Trent Matthews, Mya Perry, Andrew Pickard, Susan Platt, Madison Priestap, Autumn Rosipko, Austin Simmons, Kirsten Schwotzer, Josey Snyder, Zoey Spellman, Nikki Squarito, Mason Swiney, Gabrielle Wagner, Brooke Wilks, Morgan Brown, Shawna Dull, Courtney Fularz, Natalie Hamski and Hailey Johnston. as activities as Girl Scouts, 4-H, Manna Food Drives and a variety of sports and volunteer groups. “It really is a celebration of the hard work that these students who are going to be recognized today have accomplished throughout this year as junior high school students,” Hoyson said. Hoyson also gave recognition to the parents and families who supported the students on their road of enrichment and community service. “There’s a lot of hard work put forth on the students’ part and on the parents’ part as well,” Hoyson said. “It’d be naïve to think that these students’ accomplishments happened without the help of parents and support families at home.” Just this past year, the school saw the perseverance of the NJHS as mem-

Lois Freeman, the NJHS staff advisor, expresses her pride for the NJHS group and the new inductees during the Spring Induction Ceremony on Monday. ognized for the good things they have done,” Freeman said.

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Ashtabula County Police Reports Conneaut Police • At 11:02 a.m. April 17, a Clark Street resident reported harassing phone calls. • At 4:13 p.m. April 17, a Beaver Street resident reported an unruly juvenile. • At 4:42 p.m. April 17, an East Main Road resident reported a fraud. • At 5:54 p.m. April 17, an unwanted person was reported on Mill Street. • At 8:27 a.m. April 18, a domestic disturbance was reported on Main Street. • At 9;08 a.m. April 18, a Welton Road. resident reported threats. • At 3:30 p.m. April 18, a Harbor Street resident reported harassment. • At 3:54 p.m. April 18, a noninjury traffic accident was reported in the area of Parrish Road and Route 20. • At 8:14 p.m. April 18, a Harbor Street resident reported a problem with a neighbor. • At 7:37 a.m. April 19, a South Parrish Road resident reported that his juvenile step-daughter was unruly. The juvenile was cited into Juvenile Court. • At 11:32 p.m. April 19, an assault was reported at Conneaut High School. The juvenile male aggressor was cited into Juvenile Court for assault. • At 5:03 p.m. April 20, police found a missing 6-year-old male, unharmed, walking on Hayward Avenue and returned him to his parent. • At 8:45 p.m. April 20, an Evergreen Street resident reported that an unknown person threw a glass fish bowl through the rear door of her residence. • At 9:15 p.m. April 20, a State Street resident reported that he accidentally struck his own residence with his vehicle. • At 9:50 p.m. April 20, a Harbor Street resident reported his juvenile son was unruly and left the residence without permission. The juvenile later returned home. He was cited into Juvenile Court for unruly behavior and curfew violation. • At 11:05 a.m. April 21, a noninjury traffic accident was reported on I-90 near the 241 mile marker. • At 2:15 p.m. April 21, a Sandusky Street resident reported harassing phone calls/text messages. • At 9:43 p.m. April 21, a domestic disturbance was reported on Lake Road. • At 12:53 p.m. April 22, an assault was reported on Buffalo Street. • At 1:49 p.m. April 22, a noninjury traffic accident was reported in the area of Liberty and Buffalo Streets. • At 11:47 a.m. April 23, a Grant Street resident reported the theft of jewelry. • At 6:08 p.m. April 23, a domestic disturbance was reported on Main Street. • At 11:30 p.m. April 23, a Liberty Street resident reported a theft of a bicycle. • At 3:27 p.m. April 24, an Orange Street juvenile whose mother reported he was unruly was cited into Juvenile Court. • At 3:35 p.m. April 25, an M & R Food Mart employee reported that the front window of the store had been damaged overnight, by a projectile, possibly a firearm. • At 4:43 p.m. April 25, a Lake Road resident reported harassment. • At 5:57 p.m. April 25, an intoxicated William Warhola was cited for disorderly conduct after neighbors observed him acting suspicious and creeping between houses in the area of Harbor Street. • At 7:51 p.m. April 25, a vehicle reported by a Whitney Road resident to have been taken by her son without her permission was located by police and returned to her.

Geneva Police Monday, April 16 7:00 a.m. Stolen vehicle on 200 block of South Broadway 6:06 a.m. Theft from auto on

90 block of Erie Street 2:41 a.m. Male passed out on 100 block of West Main Street Sunday, April 15 10:50 p.m. Suspicious activity on Lawn Street 9:42 p.m. Hit and run on 300 block of Lawn Street 7:37 p.m. Neighbor trouble on 100 block of North Avenue 5:04 p.m. Threats made on 200 block of East Union 11:14 a.m. Tree fell on wires on East Main Street 2:25 a.m Male in the roadway on Route 534 Saturday, April 14 4:22 p.m. Crash with injuries on Padanarum 2:43 p.m. Crash with an injury on Route 90 1:48 p.m. Fraud on 700 block of Eastwood Street 12:59 p.m. Criminal Mischief on 100 block of Chestnut Street 12:39 p.m. Suspicious activity on South Eagle Street 12:13 p.m. Vehicle in the ditch on North Avenue 11:59 a.m. Criminal Mischief on West Union 10:23 a.m. Homeless person on 200 block of North Broadway 8:45 a.m. Suspicious items found on Sherman Street 5:30 a.m. Suspicious persons on West Union 12:52 a.m. Criminal damage on 200 block of Lawn Street Friday, April 13 11:24 p.m. Unwanted person on 300 block of East Main Street 4:12 p.m. Unattended juvenile on 200 block of Lawn Street 2:33 p.m. Misuse of credit card on 700 block of Red Oak Lane 12:01 p.m. Dog lock in vehicle on North Broadway 2:33 a.m. One vehicle crash on Austin Road Thursday, April 12 6:08 p.m. Being followed b y vehicle on Route 20 5:40 p.m. Kids tossing ball on roof on West Liberty 5:11 p.m. Kids in driveway on 200 block of South Eagle Street 3:38 p.m. Gasoline in roadway on North Broadway 2:59 p.m. Suspicious activity on Cedar Court 2:26 p.m. Lost person on North Broadway 11:29 a.m. Theft of narcotics on 800 block of Sherman Street 9:30 a.m. Theft of narcotics on South Broadway Wednesday, April 11 11:44 p.m. Suspicious persons and vehicle on 200 block of West Liberty 8:44 p.m. Criminal mischief on 100 block of Woodlawn Street 2:38 p.m. Fight and assault on Leslie Street 1:53 p.m. Found bike on West Main Street 1:19 p.m. Drug paraphernalia on 1300 block of South Ridge East 4:03 p.m. Suspicious vehicle on 800 block of Sherman Street Tuesday, April 10 8:12 p.m. Domestic arguing on 200 block of South Broadway 6:51 p.m. Possible ill dog on 700 block of West Main Street 3:07 p.m. Theft on 700 block of South Broadway 1:37 p.m. Theft on 100 block of Leslie Street

Jefferson Police April 29 11:04 p.m. Multiple calls of harassment at the 40 block of North Market Street made to a woman there. Each call was from a different number and using different voices. The police were unable to trace the caller. 4:54 p.m. Possible intoxicated driver at Speedway. Officer reported to the scene and followed a car which fit the description but could not see signs of intoxication. April 28 4:44 p.m. Suspicious vehicle and person on South Chestnut

Street. A pick-up truck was reported swerving across the road. Officer on scene could not find the vehicle. April 15 4:43 p.m. Burglary reported by the complainant, who said someone broke into her horse barn by prying open the lock and hasp off the door. Nothing was reported damaged or missing in the barn.

Orwell Police April 22 4:30 pm - Noise complaint on Penniman Rd April 23 3:23 pm - Suspicious activity on E Main St April 24 6:06 pm - OVI arrest made on S Maple Ave 8:02 pm - Property damage report on E Main St April 25 1:31 am - Welfare check on S Maple Ave 2:25 pm - Theft report taken on E Main St 3:05 pm - Suspicious activity on E Main St 3:40 pm - Assault report taken on Grand Valley Ave West 6:10 pm - OVI arrest on Sunset April 26 12:49 pm - Traffic complaint on E Main St 3:50 am - Traffic complaint on Penniman Rd 11:25 pm - Suspicious activity on Leffingwell 11:59 pm - OVI arrest on S Maple Ave April 27 12:08 am - Suspicious activity on Leffingwell

Andover Police 04-23 12:42 PM - Oak Street - Animal Complaint 04-24 1:56 PM - Gates Street - Unwanted Person 6:45 PM - East Main Street Civil Dispute 11:00 PM - Oak Street - Noise Complaint 04-25 8:45 AM - Rustik Drive - Suspicious Vehicle 4:25 PM - Public Square Theft 04-27 11:15 AM - Gates Street - Animal Complaint 12:20 PM - Public Square Criminal Damaging 4:40 PM - West Main Street Customer Problem 04-29 7:19 AM - South Main Street Assist OSHP at St. Joseph Emergency Room

Ashtabula Police April 13 12:10 a.m. - block of 1900 W. Prospect Rd. A theft of beer was received. 02:34 a.m. - block of 5500 Washington Ave. CCAN was assisted. 11:40 a.m. - block of 2200 Park Pl. Caller reported a suspicious male. 01:30 p.m. - block of 5900 Jefferson Ave. Caller reported a theft from his car. 02:40 p.m. - block of 12500 W. 48th St. Caller reported an unruly juvenile. 02:49 p.m. - block of 5900 Jefferson Ave. Caller reported an attempted burglary. 04:12 p.m. - block of 2100 Michigan Ave. An animal complaint was received at Michigan Square Apartments. 05:52 p.m. - block of 3100 Glover Dr. Report of menacing. 07:20 p.m. - Topper Ave./E. 48th St. Traffic offense. 08:18 p.m. - block of 1600 W. 6th St. A theft was reported. 09:20 p.m. - block of 1700 Blue Jay Cir. Disturbance. 09:51 p.m. - block of 1200 W. Prospect Rd. Female pink slipped by Community Counseling. 11:10 p.m. - block of 1000 Alfred Dr. A report of an unwanted

person was received. April 14 06:56 a.m. - block of 5100 W. 29th St. A theft from auto was reported. 08:16 a.m. - block of 1525 E. 46th St. Criminal damage reported. 10:38 a.m. - block of 1000 Bridge St, Subject reported being assaulted. 11:57 a.m. - W. 48th St./Park Ave. Report of a suspicious person. 03:30 p.m. - block of 1100 W. 44th St. warrant served. 05:29 p.m. - block of 1100 Allen Ave. Report of neighbor trouble. 08:28 P.M. - block of 5800 Main Ave. A menacing complaint was received. 09:55 p.m. - W57th St./ McCreery Ave. Two subjects on bicycle were stopped and arrested. 10:21 p.m. - block of 5700 Woodman Ave. A report of an unruly juvenile. April 15 05:18 a.m. - block of 6100 W. 57th St. Two subjects fled from a vehicle driving recklessly. After conducting a track, one suspect was apprehended by police K-9 and stolen property was recovered. 07:45 a.m. - block of 1100 Walnut Blvd. A theft from yard was reported. 12:08 p.m. - block of 5500 Madison Ave. Caller reported a burglary. 04:22 p.m. - block of 1200 Walnut Blvd. A large disturbance was reported. 05:03 p.m. - block of 1000 Lake Ave. A juvenile complaint was reported. 05:08 p.m. - block of 1700 W. 6th St. A caller reported a juvenile assault. 08:05 p.m. - Tannery Hill Rd./ Cedarquest. A deputy requested our assistance. 09:16 p.m. - block of 1000 Bridge St. An assault was reported. 09:34 p.m. - Walnut Blvd./ Point Park. Several vehicles. 11:03 p.m. - block of 1100 Bridge St. A warrant was served. 11:09 p.m. - block of 5700 Woodman Ave. Caller reports a disturbance. April 16 12:56 a.m. - block of 5500 Washington Ave. Caller reports disturbance. 07:24 a.m. - block of 1700 W. 3rd St. Assist other agency. 12:56 a.m. - block of 5500 Washington Ave. Caller reports a disturbance. 07:24 a.m. - block of 1700 W. 3rd St. Arrest warrants were served for trafficking in drugs and conspiracy to trafficking in drugs at this location. 07:40 a.m. - block of 8600 W. 41st St. Arrest warrants for trafficking in drugs and subsequent consent search were conducted at this location. 08:09 a.m. - block of 5100 Adams. Ave. Caller reports a runaway juvenile. 08:55 a.m. - Main Ave. Caller reports fraud. 08:56 a.m. - block of 1100 W. 44th St. Departmental information. 10:07 a.m. - block of 1900 W. 16th St. Caller reports a theft from auto. 10:53 a.m. - block of 9300 E. 6th St. Caller reports a disturbance. 11:34 a.m. - block of 2200 Lake Ave. Theft. 0:45 p.m. - block of 4200 Main Ave. Caller reports a fight. 01:52 p.m. - block of 1600 E. Prospect Rd. Follow up investigation. 02:04 p.m. - block of 1100 W. 44th St. Caller reports an assault. 05:59 p.m. - block of 2400 Lake Ave. Caller reports a disturbance. 03:29 p.m. - block of 3700 Lake Ave. Caller reports a broken window.

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Asht abula Ashtabula County Cour t News April 2, Donald L. Tingley The defendant entered a plea of guilty to and has been convicted of operating a vehicle while under the influence, a felony of the third degree. The defendant shall serve a term of one year in prison for the specification conviction. The defendant shall serve a term of two years in prison for operating a vehicle while under the influence. The offender may be subject to a period of three years, of post release control. The defendant has six days of jail credit. The defendant is ordered to pay a mandatory fine of $1,350. The defendant shall attend a mandatory alcohol and drug program. Bond is terminated.

March 29, Dylan M. Ramkey The defendant is charged with one count of receiving stolen property, a felony of the fourth degree. The court determined the defendant was an indigent person. The defendant waived the twenty-four hour prior service rule and the reading of the indictment. For plea, the defendant says that he is not guilty. The date for trial will be set within the time limits. The defendant has zero days of jail credit. Bond is set in the amount of $5,000.

March 28, Courtney Allen The defendant is charged with two counts of theft, a felonies of the fifth degree; and one count of receiving stolen property, a felony of the fifth degree. The court determined the defendant to be an indigent person. The defendant waived the twenty-four hour prior service rule and the reading of the indictment. For plea, the defendant says that she is not guilty. The defendant has zero days of jail credit. Bond is set in the amount of $7,500.

March 27, James M. Boucher The defendant is charged with one count of duty to register, a felony of the fourth degree. The defendant waived the reading of the indictment and entered a plea of not guilty. The defendant has 6 days of jail credit. Bond is set in the amount of $10,000.

March 23, Maurice Moore The defendant entered a plea of no contest to two counts of having weapons while under disability, felonies of the third degree. The defendant is sentenced to 18 months in prison.

March 20, Dale L. Tackett The defendant was previously found guilty of two counts of operating a vehicle while under the influence, felonies of the fourth degree. The defendant shall serve a term two years and 120 days. The defendant’s right to drive a motor vehicle in Ohio is suspended for three years. The defendant shall participate in an alcohol and rug addiction program. The bond is canceled. The defendant has three days of jail credit.

March 29, Delshawn M. Wells The defendant entered a plea of guilty to and has been convicted of burglary, a felony of the third degree. The defendant shall serve a term of 18 months in prison. The subject may subject to a period of three years of post-release control. The defendant has 26 days of jail credit. Bond is hereby terminated.

March 28, Shawndoe Proctor The defendant has entered a plea of guilty to and has been convicted of trafficking in drugs, a felony of the fifth degree, and the forfeiture specification, trafficking in drugs, a felony of the fifth degree. The defendant is sentenced to two years of community control, a fine of $200, basic supervised time of two years, and unannounced urinalysis. The defendant’s motor vehicle operating privileges will be suspended for a period of six months. The bond is terminated.

March 23, Gary M. Cowell The defendant has previously entered a plea of guilty to one count of domestic violence, a felony of the fourth degree. The defendant shall serve two years under basic supervision of the probation department. The bond is canceled. The defendant is granted 56 days of jail credit.

March 20, William D. Drass Counsel for the defendant moved to withdraw the former plea of not guilty to possession of cocaine, a felony of the fifth degree. The defendant will be sentenced to two years of community control/intensive supervision. The defendant shall be sentenced to post-conviction drug court. If the defendant fails to complete the requirements of the drug court program, he will be sentenced to a prison term of 12 months. The defendant has 70 days of jail credit. The defendant’s driver’s license shall be suspended for six months. Bond as previously set is canceled.

March 20, Lawrence E. Kirk, Jr. The defendant previously withdrew his former plea of not guilty and entered a plea of guilty to four counts of endangering children, felonies of the third degree. The defendant’s oral motion to continue the sentencing hearing is overruled. The defendant shall serve three years for each of the four counts. Upon completion of the prison term, the offender shall be subject to a period of post-release control for three years. The bond is canceled. Credit is granted for 45 days.

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Girl Scouts celebrate Earth Day

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Animal lovers stage protest BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers

JEFFERSON - A group of Timothy R. Legg to animal rights advocates Heidi G. Slanina, both protested in front of the of Geneva Eastern County Court on

Anthony T. Girard to Robin L. Evans, both of Williamsfield Thomas W. Sackett to Gayle C. Drought, both of Geneva SUBMITTED PHOTO

Girl Scout Troops #80525 and #80466 of Saybrook Township celebrated “Earth Day” by collecting trash along the Greenway-Rails to Trails on Sunday, April 22. Participating are (left to right) Jessie and Josie Foster, Alyssa Hanna, Lily Simon, Lindsey and Sarah Pallutch, Emily and Abby Kist, Kristen Steed and Megan Pallutch.

POLICE 04:40 p.m. - block of 2000 W. 13th St. Attempted Burglary – forced. 04:41 p.m. - block of 1700 W. 14th St. Caller reports an attempted burglary. 07:23 p.m. - block of 5700 Nathan Ave. Private property crash. 08:25 p.m. - block of 5100 E. 16th St. A report of a disturbance was received. 09:54 p.m. - block of 3800 Lake Ave. a report of suspicious person was received. 10:28 p.m. - block of 1300 W. 47th St. Assist CCAN. April 17 02:10 a.m - block of 1700 Columbus Ave. Criminal mischief. 03:43 a.m. - block of 1900 Bob White Dr. Disturbance. 06:27 a.m. - block of 2200 W. 54th St. A report of a theft from auto was received. 02:10 a.m. - block of 1700 Columbus Ave. Criminal Mischief. 03:43 a.m. - block of 1900 Bob White Dr. Disturbance. 06:27 a.m. - block of 2200 W. 54th St. A report of a theft from auto was received. 06:50 a.m. - block of 9000 E. 16th St. A theft from auto was reported. 10:31 a.m. - block of 4800 Benefit Ave. A fraud was reported. 11:56 a.m. - block of 1100 W. 9th St. Assault. 05:26 p.m. - block of 1100 W. 44th St. Inmate problem. 07:05 p.m. - block of 1500 W. 8th St. An attempted suicide was reported. 08:18 p.m. - block of 1800 W.

From page 18A 6th St. Unruly juvenile. 10:22 p.m. - block of 5700 Madison Ave. A report of vandalism was received. 11:43 p.m. - block of 5700 Jefferson Ave. A report of vandalism was received. 11:47 p.m. - block of 8200 W. 52nd St. A report of vandalism was received. April 18 01:13 a.m. - block of 1000 Bridge St. Domestic violence. 04:31 a.m. - block of 2100 W. 9th St. Report of a domestic. April 19 03:02 a.m. - W. 19th/Michigan Ave. a traffic stop was conducted and the driver was arrested for OVI. 08:43 a.m. - block of 1400 W. 4th St. A caller reports a domestic dispute. 09:06 a.m. - block of 1700 Bluejay Cir. Fel. Assault – non family – weapon. 11:15 a.m. - block of 4000 W. 44th St. officer request a report. 01:44 p.m. - block of 9200 W. 51st St. Call reported a breaking and entering. 04:46 p.m. - block of 2400 Ohio Ave. Caller reported a burglary.

Jefferson Emergency Rescue 04/23 05:18 Medical (General) Treatment / No Transport 04/23 05:44 Hemorrhage/ Laceration Transported 04/23 10:21 Weakness Transported 04/23 15:54 Unknown Problems Standby Only 04/24 01:18 Public Assist Standby Only 04/24 05:08 Fracture/Dislocation Transported 04/24 17:31 Change in Mental Status Transported 04/25 11:53 Weakness Transported 04/25 17:39 Fall Victim (Injury) Transported 04/26 03:29 Medical (General) Transported 04/26 14:12 Fall Victim (Injury) No Treatment Required 04/26 18:35 Unconscious/ Fainting Canceled 04/27 10:36 Respiratory Distress/Difficulty Breathing Transported 04/27 10:55 Public Assist No Patient Found

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Monday, April 30. The group was drawing attention to animal rights and a man suspected of killing his neighbor’s dogs. On Monday, Walter Pace, 66, of Colebrook Township, was charged with two counts of prohibitions concerning companion animals for allegedly shooting two dogs on April 15, according to Eastern County Court Stefanie Wessell, senior records and police reports. editor for Gazette NewspaThe protestors carried pers, may be reached at signs proclaiming such swessell@gazettenews.com.

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Alexander R. Koski to JEFFERSON - Thanks Michaela R. Bitner, to a grant, safety force deboth of Ashtabula partments will be out on Mark David Kuhar to Kathy L. Dusenbury, both of Ashtabula Michael J. Pyle, Jr. to Megan L. Chabot, both of Conneaut Edward B. Justice to Megan A. Allega, both of Jefferson Kenneth J. Crowley to Geri L. Dudenhaver, both of Conneautville, Pa. Jeremy L. C. Lamson, of Kingsville, to Katelin M. Pabody, of Conneaut Mark A. Krengulec to Susan L. Johnson, both of Ashtabula

Ashtabula County Sheriff’s Department 5:39 p.m. - 6000 block of Gay Avenue in Williamsfield Township. Report of a burglary. Complainant said he arrived home after being gone for five days and discovered that guns and money had been stolen.

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things as, “I have dogs and I vote” and “Honk if you love your pets.” Some of the protesters even had their dogs with them. The protestors did not cause any confrontation with Pace, although they said they are angry about the reports that he allegedly shot the two dogs. Pace, through his attorney, Leo Talikka, pled not guilty to the charges on Monday before Eastern County Court Judge Robert Wynn. Wynn set a $5,000 personal recognizance bond.

nal Justice Service for traffic safety. “These funds are essential in ensuring that we’re doing everything we possibly can to keep our local community safe,” Lt. William R. Niemi, the Uniform Division Commander for the Ashtabula County Sheriff ’s Office, said. Based on crash data, impaired driving, speed and restraint use are some of the priorities for Ashtabula County, Niemi said. “We are pleased to work with our partners at the state level to address this safety issue,” Niemi said.

extra patrols during prom weekends in Ashtabula County. The Ashtabula County Sheriff ’s Department, along with the Ohio State Highway Patrol, will be out with extra patrols on high school prom weekends. The officers will be enforcing Operation of a Motor Vehicle while Impaired (OMVI) laws, seatbelt violations and speeding violations. The extra patrols are being made possible by a Stefanie Wessell, senior $36,711.29 grant through editor for Gazette Newspathe Ohio Department of Pub- pers, may be reached at lic Safety’s Office of Crimi- swessell@gazettenews.com.

Clean up Walnut Beach on May 12 The City of Ashtabula Park Board and the Lift Bridge Community Association are asking for community help with a Walnut Beach Clean Up on Saturday, May 12, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Volunteers will be picking up litter and debris throughout the park to help prepare for the summer season. Rakes, shovels, and gloves are helpful but not necessary. Bags will be provided. Meet in the concession parking area. Rain or shine. Dress for the weather.

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Religious Briefs May 4 - Conneaut: Church Dinner New Leaf United Methodist Church, Main & Buffalo Streets, offers free community dinner 5 to 6 p.m. Fridays. May 4 menu is hamburg stroganoff with bow tie pasta and desserts.

May 11 - Kingsville: Soup Lunch Kingsville Presbyterian Church Soup Lunch is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, May 11, with vegetable beef or ham & bean soups and homemade desserts. Donation only. The church is located at 3056 W. Main Road.

May 16: Conneaut - Soup Lunch Amboy United Methodist Church Soup Lunch is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 16. Chili plus one other soup, crackers, homemade desserts, beverage. Donation only.

Ongoing Ashtabula: Bible Study A Bible study will be held every Tuesday at 7 p.m. for the Remnant of Israel, non-denominational group. Come join them and have a coffee as they study the Bible from a non-denominational point of view. The group meets at the McDonald’s located at 2424 N. Ridge Road East, just east off Route 11. For more info, visit theremnantofisrael.org or call 228-6157.

May 3 Pierpont: National Day of Prayer Service May 6 Jefferson: Hamilton Road Quartet Pierpont Presbyterian Church will hold a National Day of Prayer service at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 3. Speakers for this event: Rev. Earl Vautin, State Rep. Casey Kozlowski; County Commissioner Peggy Carlo; and Township Trustee Gaylord Millard. 2012 National Day of Prayer Theme is One Nation Under God. Based on Psalm 33:12: “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people He chose for His inheritance.” The principle described here is true for individuals, families, communities, and even entire nations; those who serve God will benefit from their close relationship with Him. Chairperson - Mrs. Shirley Dobson; Honarary chairperson - Rev. David Jeremiah. Come and join with us in recognizing the power of prayer. Refreshments will follow in the church’s small dining room.

May 4 Ashtabula: Ham Loaf Dinner The Trinity Presbyterian Church will hold a ham loaf dinner from 4:40 – 6:30 p.m. Sponsored by Faith in Action Caregivers of Ashtabula County.

May 4-5 Colebrook: Trash and Treasure Sale The Colebrook United Methodist Church will hold a trash and treasure sale on Friday and Saturday, May 4-5, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, $2bag day. Clothes, household items, tools, toys. Lunch available, as well as a bake sale. To make donations, call Debbie at (440) 442-3209 or Mary at (330) 219-1237. Pick up available. Proceeds benefit church and Praise Band.

The Hamilton Road Quartet will be singing at the Jefferson Church of the Nazarene, 55 East Satin St., Jefferson, on May 6 during Sunday morning worship service, which begins at 10:45 a.m. We will be collecting a love offering to help support this ministry. Please come and worship with us!

May 12-13 Austinburg: Plant and Shrub Sale The Austinburg United Church of Christ will hold a plant and shrub sale at its location on Route 307 West on 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 12, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, May 13.

May 13 Ashtabula: Gospel musician Jerry Garcia The Ashtabula Baptist Church, located at 5909 Shepard Rd., will host Southern gospel musician Jerry Garcia and have a free breakfast and free gift for all mothers on May 13.

May 17 Geneva: Salad luncheon The United Church, located at 75 South Broadway, Geneva, will hold its annual Salad Luncheon on noon Thursday, May 17. Over 30 kinds of salads, meat, vegetables fruit and dessert, along with muffins and beverage for $8. Off Our Rockers Band will be the entertainment. Tickets at the office or at the door.

May 18-19 Denmark: Rummage and Bake Sale The Bulah Calvary United Methodist Church, located at 2070 Route 193, will hold a rummage and bake sale Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m. –12 p.m.

ASHTABULA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF JOB & FAMILY SERVICES PRESENTS:

2012 SENIOR CITIZENS CONFERENCE FRIDAY, MAY 11, 2012 AT KENT STATE UNIVERSITY AT ASHTABULA AGING GRACEFULLY

SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKERS

May is Older Americans Month, and what a perfect opportunity to show our appreciation for the older adults in our community by offering them an afternoon dedicated to their health and well-being. Since 1963, communities across the nation have joined in the annual commemoration of Older Americans Month.

MIND – Sue Curtis Ducro, PhD, M.S., is a Licensed Psychologist, certified as a Grief Management Specialist, and Funeral Director with her family firm of Ducro Services. An advocate of lifelong learning and fruitful activity, she views age as a collection of experiences and retirement as merely a change in focus.

Ashtabula County Department of Job and Family Services has the privilege of offering the 5th Annual Senior Citizens Conference. You are invited to attend the 2012 “Aging Gracefully – Mind, Body and Spirit,” a conference geared specifically for the senior citizens of Ashtabula County.

BODY – Chris Kettunen, PhD, MSN, Director of Nursing for the Ashtabula County Health Department and a faculty member of both the University of Phoenix and Indiana Wesleyan University Cleveland campuses teaching in the nursing department. SPIRIT – Joan Steidl, MA PCC-S, is an Assistant Professor and Director of Human Services Program at Kent State University. She is a member of the American Counseling Association, and the Ohio Association of Spiritual, Ethical and Religious Values in Counseling.

This year we are pleased to have three professional guest speakers who will present educational information to enlighten the public on “healthy aging.” The focus will be to improve one’s lifestyle and overall well-being that will assist in a healthy body, mind and spirit. Some issues to be discussed include: • How to keep mentally fit at any age • Coping skills to deal with aging issues such as: severe illness, death of loved ones, increased medical expenses, depression and loneliness • Recognizing the appropriate time to seek professional guidance • Exploring available community services Lifelong participation in social, creative, and other physical activities has proven health benefits including retaining mobility, muscle mass, and cognitive abilities. Older adults are not the only ones who benefit from their engagement in community life. Studies show their interactions with family, friends and neighbors across generations enrich the lives of everyone involved. Please join us as we celebrate. SCHEDULE 7:30-8:00

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• Spirit ~ Joan Steidl, MA PCC-S Senior Registration and Lunch

11:00-1:00

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CONFERENCE SCHEDULE MORNING SESSION – (Auditorium 8:00 - 12:00) is for professionals who work both directly with and indirectly with senior citizens. The three guest speakers will explore the benefits of living healthy, staying active and gaining insight on how to deal with the different issues that come with aging, grief of losing dear and close friends and family. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will also be available for the morning session. The morning session includes a Continental Breakfast, which will take place in the Kent State University Blue and Gold Room proceeding the morning session. VENDOR EXHIBITION – (Gymnasium 11:00 - 1:00) Businesses, health care facilities, and non-profit organizations will be present to showcase their services offered to Ashtabula County seniors. In addition, a special Wii demonstration will be available for conference participants to try out. A complimentary sack lunch will be available for seniors in the Kent State University Blue and Gold room. While enjoying your lunch, there will also be an opportunity to view the documentary, “Age of Champions” sponsored by The Villa at the Lake. AFTERNOON SESSION – (Auditorium 1:00 - 4:00) This session will be a similar to the morning session except geared toward senior citizens and their adult children. Entertainment, which will be provided by Off Our Rockers and The Blue Belles, will take place at the end of the session. Door Prizes will be drawn at the end of the session.

• Special Wii demo 1:00-4:00

Afternoon Session for Seniors • Mind ~ Sue Curtis Ducro, PhD • Body ~ Chris Kettunen, PhD • Spirit ~ Joan Steidl, MA PCC-S • Off Our Rockers Band and The Blue Belles

Wrap-up immediately following with evaluations and Door Prizes.

SPECIAL APPRECIATION TO OUR CONFERENCE SPONSORS Ashtabula County Department of Job & Family Services ACMC Wound Healing Center • Ashtabula County Senior Services Levy Comfort Keepers • Ducro Services • Iarocci Law Firm, LLC Kent State University at Ashtabula Rae-Ann Geneva Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Saybrook Landing Health and Rehabilitation • Villa At The Lake

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Sports Ohio’s spring turkey season underway Ashtabula County leads harvest on opening day COLUMBUS, OH - Ohio hunters harvested a preliminary total of 2,227 bearded wild turkeys on the first day of the spring turkey-hunting season, which is open statewide through May 20, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. In 2011, a preliminary total of 2,646 wild turkeys were killed on opening day. Top counties for wild turkeys killed on Monday were: Ashtabula-93, Coshocton-79, Tuscarawas-78, Muskingum74, Guernsey-69, Adams-62, Highland-57, Knox-56, Brown55 and Clermont-54. The Division of Wildlife estimates that more than 70,000 people will hunt turkeys during the four-week season. Legal hunting hours are one-half hour before sunrise until noon from April 23 to May 6. Hunting hours May 7-20 will be a half hour before sunrise to sunset. Ohio’s wild turkey population was estimated at 180,000 prior to the start of the spring season. Only bearded wild turkeys may be taken during the spring hunting season. A hunter is required to check in their turkey by 11:30 p.m. on the day of harvest. Hunters with the proper permits may take a limit of two bearded gobblers during the four-week season, but not more than one wild turkey per day. Hunters must report their turkey harvest, but they are no longer required to take their turkey to a check station for physical inspection. Instead, hunters have three options to complete the new automated game check: Online at wildohio.com or ohiogamecheck.com; By telephone at 877-TAG-ITOH (877-824-4864). This option is only available to those who are required to have a turkey permit to hunt turkeys; and At all license agents. A list of these agents can be found at wildohio.com. Game-check transactions will be available online and by telephone seven days a week including holidays. License agents’ locations will be available for turkey check-in during normal business hours. Hunters can call the license agent for specific hours of operation. All turkeys must be checked in by 11:30 p.m. the day of kill.

Ohio’s young hunters productive during special two-day turkey hunt Ashtabula youth lead state with 73 wild turkeys checked COLUMBUS, OH - Young hunters across Ohio again experienced success during the annual youth spring turkey season, held Saturday and Sunday, April 21-22, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Hunters age 17 and under harvested 1,632 wild turkeys during the special two-day season, compared to 1,490 wild turkeys last year. Counties reporting the greatest number of wild turkeys checked were Ashtabula-73, Muskingum-60, Tuscarawas53, Carroll and Monroe-49, Highland-48, Washington-46, Jackson-42, Harrison-41 and Knox and Trumbull-39. All participants were required to possess a valid Ohio youth hunting license and youth spring turkey permit, as well as be accompanied by a non-hunting adult 18 years of age or older. The young hunters’ turkey season was open statewide with the exception of Lake La Su An State Wildlife Area in Williams County, which required a special hunting permit. The youth spring turkey season is one of four special youth-only hunting seasons designed to offer a safe and productive early hunting experience for young hunters. Special seasons are also set aside for upland game, whitetailed deer and waterfowl hunting opportunities. Details on youth hunting opportunities and hunting seasons can be found in the 2011-2012 Ohio Hunting Regulations, available where licenses are sold. It can also be viewed online at wildohio.com. ODNR ensures a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all. Visit the ODNR website at www.ohiodnr.com.

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Mustangs win back and forth game BY BYRON C. WESSELL Gazette Newspapers ASHTABULA – The Grand Valley Mustangs faced their first real test of the season as they visited the Edgewood Warriors in a county baseball game. Jeromy Rockafellow helped the Mustangs start a two out rally in the first inning with a double to left center. Adam Moodt helped himself with an RBI single, making it 1-0 in favor of the Mustangs. Moodt started on the mound for the Mustangs and worked around an error and a walk to Jimmy Wilson in the first inning. Tony Magda who started for the Warriors also worked around a walk in his half of the second inning to Stanley Sirrine. The Warriors tied the game in the second inning as Lou Wisnyai hit a one-out triple and scored on a wild pitch. The Warriors put two more runners on, but Moodt was able to finish the inning with a pair of strikeouts. Edgewood threatened to score more in the bottom of the second inning as Andrew Graeb walked and Kevin Joslin doubled. Mitchell Lake gave the Mustangs back the lead in the third inning with a leadoff homerun. A.J. Henson followed with a single, but was erased when Rockafellow reached on a

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The Edgewood Warriors rush homeplate after a homerun by Jeff Imbrogno. fielder’s choice. Rockafellow made it to second on an overthrow and then went to third on a wild pitch. Adam Moodt gave the Mustangs a tworun lead with a sac-fly to score Rockafellow. Jeff Imbrogno hit his own leadoff home run to start the bottom of the second inning. After a pair of walks to Jimmy Wilson and Tyler Wawrowski the Warriors received a big RBI single from Dominic Saturday to once again tie the game. Magda struck out the side in the fourth inning as the game was knotted at 3-3. Moodt pitched around a double to Bobby Dragon in the bottom of the fourth inning as the game remained tied.

Jeff Imbrogno bats for the Edgewood Warriors during a recent game against Grand Valley.

Tony Magda pitches for the Edgewood Warriors during Jimmy Wilson runs into the a game against Grand dugout after making a double play for the Warriors. Valley. The Mustangs took the lead back in the fifth inning as Lake singled. Henson made it first and second after reaching on an error. Jeromy Rockafellow put Grand Valley ahead with an RBI double. Moodt loaded the bases with a walk, but the Warriors were able to get out of the inning when Jimmy Wilson made a grab on a line drive and touched first for the double play. Edgewood tied the game once more in the fifth inning. Tyler Wawrowski and Saturday hit back-to-back singles to start the inning. Andrew Graeb then tied the game with an RBI single, making it 4-4. The Mustangs took advan-

tage of a pair of bloop hits by Kyle Hodge and Joe Satterfield in the sixth inning. Sirrine loaded the bases on an error and Lake followed with a two run single. Grand Valley went on to score four more runs in the inning. The Mustangs made it 7-4 on an error, before Rockafellow hit an RBI single. The Mustangs scored again on an overthrow, making it 9-4. Adam Moodt brought in the final run of the game on an RBI groundout. A.J. Henson pitched the final two innings for the Mustangs. Wisnyai had his second extra base hit of the game in the seventh, but Henson was able to pitch out of the inning without giving up any runs.

Ohio offers free Fishing Days May 5-6 Ohioans are encouraged to take advantage of “Free Fishing Days” on May 5-6 and experience the great fishing Ohio has to offer. For these two days only, Ohio anglers may fish in any of the state’s public waters without having to buy a fishing license. During the rest of the year, anglers 16 years and older are required to have a valid fishing license to take fish, frogs or turtles from Ohio waters. An Ohio fishing license is one of the best recreation bargains available, costing only $19 a year for residents. Ohio residents born on or before Dec. 31, 1937, can obtain a free fishing license at any license vendor. Residents age 66 and older who were born on or after Jan. 1, 1938, are eligible to obtain a reduced cost senior fishing license for $10. A one-day fishing license is also available for $11, an amount that later can be applied toward the cost of an annual fishing license.

Fishing licenses are available at bait and tackle stores, outdoor outfitters, major department stores, as well as wildohio.com. Ohio’s Free Fishing Days were established in 1993 to promote fishing and allow Ohioans to experience fishing before buying a license. The offer is open to all Ohio residents and extends to all of Ohio’s public waters including Lake Erie and the Ohio River. Great fishing exists around the state and throughout the year. An estimated 1.3 million people fish each year in Ohio. In late winter and early spring, anglers reel in excellent catches of steelhead trout and walleye from northern Ohio streams. Spring also means great saugeye and crappie fishing. During the summer months, the fishing heats up on Lake Erie for yellow perch, walleye and smallmouth bass, while anglers on the Ohio River enjoy excellent striped bass fishing.

The “Free Fishing Days” weekend offers Ohioans of all ages the chance to experience the fun of fishing. For anyone taking a young angler, there’s nothing more rewarding than teaching a kid to fish. Here are some helpful tips: Keep it simple. Consider the child’s age and skill level. If this is their first time, shore fishing is recommended. Kids like to catch fish. The size of fish doesn’t matter to kids. But catching a fish— any fish—does. Choose a pond, lake or stream where they will easily be able to catch a few fish. Use simple tackle. A good rod and reel for kids costs between $15 and $30. A spincast reel is easy to use and, after a few practice casts, kids usually have mastered it. Bring along a camera. Children love to show off pictures of their “big catch.” Keep the trip fun and short. Let the child have a good time, even if it means taking a break. Take time out

to enjoy the time together. Be patient. Plan on spending some time untangling lines, baiting hooks, landing fish and taking pictures of big smiles and wiggling fish. When people concentrate all of their attention on their young angler, they will likely be developing a fishing buddy for a lifetime. ODNR ensures a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all. Visit the ODNR website at www.ohiodnr.com.

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Dragons Host Chardon in Track Meet Girls Track Chardon 95, Lakeside 42

Lorna Sand, of Lakeside, gets ready to run in the 1600m relay.

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Brandon Lopez finished third for the Lakeside Dragons in the 3200m run.

• SHOT PUT — 1. Reiahard (C) 25-4; 2. Allgood (L) 24-7; 3. Glasere (C) 23-8. • DISCUS — 1. Glaser (C) 8810; 2. Cyvase (C) 80-2; 3. Reighard (C) 78-11. • HIGH JUMP — 1. Glaser (C) 4-6; 2. Benedict (L) 4-6; 3. Allgood (L) 4-4. • LONG JUMP — 1. Pratt (L) 16-9; 2. Kalis (C) 14-10; 3. McFarland (C) 12-4. • POLE VAULT — 1. Tetonetti (C) 8-0; 2. Allan (L) 7-6; 3. Lemon (C) 7-6. • 3200M RELAY — 1. Lakeside (Kristen Berus, Lorna Sand, Karen Barrientos, Gaby Mollick) 10:43; 2. Chardon 10:47. • 100M HURDLES — 1. Whitney (C) 18.28; 2. Cox (L) 18.65; 3. Whetro (L) 20.12. • 100M DASH — 1. Grippe (C) 12.96; 2. Tatonetti (C) 13.09; 3. Surine (C) 13.46. • 800M RELAY — 1. Chardon 1:56.14; 2. Lakeside 1:58.46. • 1600M RUN — 1. Stanzberry (C) 5:35; 2. Tehel (C) 5:40; 3. Fuersd (C) 6:00. • 400M RELAY — 1. Chardon 52:62.2; 2. Lakeside 56:17. • 400M DASH — 1. Ferrante (C) 1:02; 2. Berus (L) 1:06; 3. Benedict (L) 1:08. • 300M HURDLES — 1. Lotez (C) 53.12; 2. Whitney (C) 54.30; 3. Wolfe (C) 57.81. • 800M RUN — 1. Watt (L) 2:39; 2. Bailo (C) 2:42; 3. King (C) 2:48. • 200M DASH — 1. Cyvas (C) 28.18; 2. Johnston (L) 28.68; 3. Bailey (L) 29.20. • 3200M RUN — 1. Kyle (C)

12:15; 2. Garleck (C) 12:16; 3. Dehl (C) 12:46. • 1600M RELAY — 1. Lakeside (Kristen Berus, Courtney Bailey, Sierra Pratt, Alexis Benedict) 4:36; 2. Chardon 4:40.

Boys Track Chardon 96, Lakeside 41 • SHOT PUT — 1. Wells (L) 41-8 ; 2. Ritt (C) 41-4 ; 3. McHenry (L) 36-7. • DISCUS — 1. McHenry (L) 126 ; 2. Farr (L) 104-11 ; 3. Ritt (C) 104-9. • HIGH JUMP — 1. Farr (L) 6-0; 2. Bannon (C) 5-8; 3. Readdy (C) 5-6. • 3200M RELAY — 1. Chardon 8:31; 2. Lakeside 8:44. • 110M HURDLES — 1. Mack (C) 16.28; 2. Hunt (L) 16.58; 3. Urchuck (C) 17.31. • 800M RELAY — 1. Lakeside 1:39; 2. Chardon 1:40. • 1600M RUN — 1. Kawalwc (C) 4:29; 2. Luinbory (C) 4:35; 3. Krees (C) 4:42. • 400M RELAY — 1. Chardon 46.58; 2. Lakeside 47.06. • 400M DASH — 1. Mlack (C) 54.96; 2. Ackley (L) 55.18; 3. Morgan (C) 1:05. • 300M HURDLES — 1. Hunt (L) 44.05; 2. Urkeck (C) 44,15; 3. Practzel (C) 46.77. • 800M RUN — 1. Jordan (C) 2:04; 2. Hall (C) 2:13; 3. Henry (L) 2:14. • 200M DASH — 1. Laubenthal (C) 25.40; 2. Guerra (C) 25,56; 3. Jackson (C) 26.24. • 3200M RUN — 1. Elswick (C) 9:34; 2. Kawarc (C) 9:51; 3. Lopez (L) 10:02. • 1600M RELAY — 1. Chardon 3:41; 2. Lakeside 3:49.

Yankee Lake Truck Night starts this Friday Truck Night at Yankee Lake starts Friday, May 4. The gates will open at 6pm with the events starting at 7pm. Yankee Lake is located at 1800 State Route 7 NE, Brookfield, OH 44403. Truck Night is a Rain or Shine 4x4 event and takes place every Friday Night from May through September.

Sierra Pratt, of Lakeside, hands the baton of f to teammate Courtney Bailey in the 1600 meter relay.

Alexis Benedict ran the anchor leg for the Lakeside Dylan Ackley gets ready to run in the 1600m relay for Dragons as they won the the Lakeside Dragons. 1600m relay.

JAGS starts this weekend JEFFERSON- JAGS opening day will be Saturday, May 5th. Opening ceremonies will begin at 10am with games starting right after.

Warriors walk off with win

tively. The only other base runners in the game were due to an error and a lone single by Brett Powers in the seventh BY BYRON C. WESSELL the game, but Bobby Dragon lead in their final at bat. Gazette Newspapers would shut their offense down The Falcons put three runs inning. Santiago pitched out of a for the rest of the game. Andy on the board quickly in the ASHTABULA – The Santiago would start on the first inning as Joey Piscsalko jam in the third inning as the Edgewood Warriors baseball mound for the Falcons as both singled up the middle with one Warriors had three base runteam showed their resilience pitchers went the distance. out. Andy Santiago drew a ners but failed to score. Jimmy in coming back to defeat the Meanwhile, the Warriors walk and both runners ad- Wilson reached after being hit Jefferson Falcons 4-3 in a re- would inch closer and closer to vanced on a passed ball. Ryan by a pitch, Andrew Graeb cent county match-up. The the Falcons as the game went Hayes followed with a two-run walked and Kevin Joslin Falcons went up 3-0 to start on and eventually took the double down the right field singled for the Warriors to no line. Johnny Knight added to avail. Edgewood put their first the lead with an RBI single, run on the board in the fourth making it 3-0. The Warriors tried to an- inning as Tyler Wawrowski swer in the bottom of the first singled and went to second on inning as Zach Popely reached an error. Graeb drew his secon an error and Bobby Dragon ond of three walks as singled. Scott Davidson made Wawrowski went to third on a up for his previous error at wild pitch. Wawrowski later third by stepping on third base scored on a throw down to secfor the force out and then ond base, to cut the lead to 3throwing to first to complete 1. The Warriors cut into the an inning ending double play. Jefferson had few base run- lead again in the fifth inning ners after the first inning as as Jeff Imbrogno started Andy Santiago and Kyle things off with a deep double Ryan Hayes bats for the Jefferson Falcons during a game Ashburn drew walks in the to center field. Jimmy Wilson against the Edgewood Warriors. third and fourth inning respec- put the Warriors down 3-2 af-

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Andy Santiago looks for the sign for the Jefferson Falcons during a game against the Edgewood Warriors. ter an RBI single. Popely reached for the Warriors to start the seventh inning on a tough play to third base. Bobby Dragon followed with a double to make it second and third with no outs. The Falcons elected to put Imbrogno on with an intentional walk to load the bases. Jimmy Knight picked up his second RBI single of the game to tie the game at 3-3. Jefferson looked to get out of the inning as they had a force out at home plate and Santiago picked up a strikeout. However, Graeb came through with his third walk of the game this time on a bases loaded walk to bring in the winning run.

Bobby Dragon fires home for the Edgewood Warriors in a win over the Jefferson Falcons.

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Lakers Sweep Track Meet

Tyler Gruskiewicz runs in the Jared Smith follows through 1600m run for the on his shot put attempt for Pymatuning Valley Lakers. the Pymatuning Valley Lakers.

Boys Track

Shauna Soderstrom starts the 400m relay for the Rebecca Dillon, of PV, runs Pymatuning Valley Lakers. in the 1600 meter run during a recent track meet.

12.02; 3, Nick Stasiak (P) 12.41; 4, Amenh (P) 12.73.

Pymatuning Valley 131, 800M RELAY — 1, PV-A Mathews 28, Southington 13 (Stasiak, Nick Holt, Nugent, Silvers) 144.06 ; 2, SHOT PUT — 1, Siefert Southington 1:46.87. (M) 39-9; 2, Feydo (P) 35-1; 1600M RUN — 1, 3, J. Smith (P) 34-10; 4, Hilt Gruskiewicz (P) 4:53.5; 2, (P) 34-25. Bell (P) 5:13.7; 3, DISCUS — 1, Siefert (M) Mientkiewicz (P) 5:21.1; 4, 131-1; 2, Feydo (P) 101-6; 3, Ford (M) 5:29.7. J. Smith (P) 98-2; 4, D. Smith 400M RELAY — 1, PV (P) 95-7. (Stasiak, Comanescu, SilHIGH JUMP — 1, vers, Ratliff) 49.00; 2, PV Cumanescu (P) 5-8; 2, Ford 52.34; 3, Southington 52.63; (M) 5-8; 3, Hogan (P) 5-4; 4, 4, PV 54.03. Link (P) 5. 400M DASH — 1, Ratliff LONG JUMP — 1, Ratliff (P) 53.24; 2, Comanescu (P) (P) 21-2; 2, Comanescu (P) 56.00; 3, Holt (P) 57.52; 4, 18; 3, Link (P) 17-11.5; 4, Davis (M) 58.53. Fordeley (M) 17-10. 300M HURDLES — 1, 3200M RELAY — 1, PV-A Hogan (P) 48.05; 2, Link (P) (Nick Mezinger, Chet 49.96; 3, Bell (P) 50.13; 4, Mientkiewics, Tyler Gallatin (P) 54.17. Gruskiewicz, Rodney Bell) 800M RUN — 1, Mezinger 10:42.6; 2, PV-B 10:57.3. (P) 2:17; 2, Cummins (S) 110M HURDLES — 1, 2:19.5; 3, Roman (M) 2:20.3; Link (P) 19.85; 2, Madane 4, Kovalak (P) 2:36. Nugent (P) 20.82; 3, Hogan 200M DASH — 1, Silvers (P) 21.3; 4, Wonderling (P) (P) 24.14; 2, Davis (M) 24.7; 24.18. 3, Zulna (S) 25.38; Fordeley 100M DASH — 1, Matt (M) 26.30. Silvers (P) 11.58; 2, Davis (M) 3200M RUN — 1,

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LONG JUMP — 1. Geena Gabriel (PV) 16-8; 2. Hannah Suttles (M) 15-6 1/2; 3. Sunnie Hudak (M) 13-10 1/ 2; 4.Michaela Skleres (PV) 13-. 3200M RELAY — 1. PV 14:58. 100M HURDLES — 1. Poilikrar (M) 19.09; 2. Marshall (M) 19.8; 3. Watson (C) 19.9, 4. Horsely (C) 20.99. 100M DASH — 1. Geena Gabriel (PV) 13.31; 2. Suttles (M) 14.1; 3. Soderstrom (PV) 14.3; 4. Lather (C) 14.36. 800M RELAY — 1. Mathews 2:01.3; 2. PV 2:05.08; 3. Chalker 2:07.9. 1600M RUN — 1. Dillon (PV) 6:09.77; 2. Hamilton Nick Stasiak runs for the (PV); 3. Holford (M) 7:00.41; Pymatuning Valley Lakers 4. Crouch (PV) 8:23.41. in the 400 meter relay. 400M RELAY — 1. PV (Soderstrom, Gabriel, Kirby, Gruskiewicz (P) 11:51; 2, Skleres) 55.1; 2. Mathews Chet (P) 11:59; 3, Cory (P) 56.81; 3. Chalker 59.39. 12:14; 4, Habosky (S) 12:57. 400M DASH — 1. Skleres 1600M RELAY — 1, PV (PV) 1:06.39; 2. Arbogast (C) (Gruskiewicz, Holt, Hogan, 1:08.39; 3. Sherwood (C) Mezinger) 4:01.05; 2, 1:09.53; 4. Soderstrom (PV) Mathews 4:30. 1:10.99. 300M HURDLES — 1. Ponikra (M) 55.07; 2. Watson PV 88, Mathews 36, (C) 56.00. Chalker 22 800M RUN — 1. Abby Pike (PV) 3:04.1; 2. Hannah SHOT PUT — 1. Geena Gabriel (PV) 28-10; 2. Erin Wonderling (PV) 3:07.5; 3. Walker (C) 26-9; 3. Taylor Melanie Stilson (PV) 3:07.8; Lipinsky (PV) 23-4; 4. Abby 4. Abby Pfregner (PV) 3:09.6. Pfrenger (PV) 23-2. 200M DASH — 1. Balston DISCUS — 1. Sussane (M) 28.34; 2. Skleres (PV) Silvernail (C) 71-7; 2. Abby 29.170; 3. Airbagast (C) Pfrenger (PV) 69-2; 3. Taylor 29.173; 4. Soderstrom (PV) Lipinsky (PV) 65-6; 4. Crys- 30.22. tal Smith (PV) 63-10. 3200M RUN — 1. Abby Hamilton (PV) 14:37. HIGH JUMP — 1. Kirby (PV) 4-4; 2. Hartzell (PV) 41600M RELAY — 1. PV 0. 5:28.98 (Stilson, Pike, Wonderling, Luphold).

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Kyle Comanescu participates in the high jump for the Pymatuning Valley Lakers.

SPIRE Michael Johnson Performance Director Bryan McCall named to Ohio NSCA Advisory Board GENEVA – SPIRE Institute’s Bryan McCall has been invited to join Ohio’s first National Strength and Conditioning Association Advisory Board, governed by the NSCA and under the direction of Tom Palumbo, Ohio State Associate Strength and Conditioning Coach. The NSCA is an international nonprofit educational association founded in 1978, serving nearly 30,000 members in 52 countries. The NSCA develops and presents the most advanced information regarding strength training and conditioning practices, injury prevention and research findings. Headquarted in Colorado Springs, CO, the NSCA serves as a valuable resource for its members, the fitness industry, general public and the media. The annual NSCA Ohio State Clinic will be held on May 19.

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Spartans split double-header BY ALLAN MONONEN Gazette Newspapers CONNEAUT - The Spartan baseball team dropped their first contest to Lakeside, 7-1 but recoved to win the second game. Austin Dibell pitched extremely well today. He pounded the strike zone for six strong innings, the defense made plays and we hit enough to win,” Lakeside Coach Andy Kiphart said. “Their pitcher did a fine job, he kept us off balance and we couldn’t get going on offense. CJ pitched a good game, we gave them four unearned runs,” Conneaut Coach Walker Graher commented on the game. Lakeside scored twice in their second at-bat. Alex DiCamillo walked, Khalil Chatman singled and Frank Clayman doubled them home. The Dragons added another run in the third as Dwight Thompson singled, Jereme Smith singled and DiCamillo hit a sac fly. Lakeside tallied twice more in the fifth, Thompson walked, Nick Meola doubled and Smith singled. Lakeside added two more runs in their seventh which made the final score 7-1. Meola walked, Smith singled and Chatman doubled them home. DiBell took the win while CJ Rice suffered the loss. Conneaut bounced back in the second game. After scoring one run on a wild pitch in the first inning, the Spartans broke the game open in the second. Catcher Cody Martin started the two out rally with a single. Michael Mirando singled and Troy Colucci banged out an RBI double. Pitcher Dylan Morici then doubled and Jared Walker reached on an error. Joey Borgerding walked and then singles by Christian Williams and Justin Blood ended the uprising at 7-0. “In the second game we had some back to back hits and made something happen on the base paths,” Coach Graher added. The Dragons fired back in

their third as hits by Austin Beal and Jared Zeman sent home baserunners, 7-2. Conneaut countered in their fourth as Martin connected on a two run double, making it 9-2. Lakeside threatened further in their fifth as Nick Meola doubled and singles by Beal and Shawn Gilbert drove in a run. The Dragons added one more run in the sixth, but Spartan hurler Dylan Morici stiffened and retired the remainder of the Dragons for the win. “We didn’t field the ball in the first two innings in the second game, gave them extra outs and they made us pay for them,” Coach Kiphart commented. “We’re a solid team but defense has to be steady, we can’t give them extra outs,” Graher added. Morici took the victory in game two, Beal was the losing pitcher. Conneaut improves to 66, Lakeside slips to 8-10, 26, PAC. In Friday’s home contest, the Conneaut Spartans baseball team defeated a strong team from Kennedy Catholic, 7-0. Joey Borgerding fired an outstanding game, striking out eleven batters while walking only one. “We had three complete games pitched this weekend. This was Joey’s best pitching performance, he pitched ahead of every hitter. Kennedy was a good team,” Graher said. Spartan hitters put seven runs across the plate. Christain Williams doubled and scored on an error in the second. In the fourth Williams singled and advanced on a passed ball. Justin Blood singled and later scored on an error. Conneaut added two runs in the fifth as CJ Rice struck out but reached first on a passed ball. Morici singled and scored on a fielder’s choice, 5-0. In the sixth Mike Mirando doubled, Rice reached on an error and Jared Walker singled him home.

Local Scoreboard Softball Lake Catholic 11, Edgewood 4 Perry 27, Chagrin Falls 0 Geneva 5, Lakeside 1 Chardon 5, Madison 4 Andrews 5, SSJP 4 Aurora 7, Perry 3 Conneaut 8, Lakeside 4 PV 10, Badger 0 PV 3, Lordstown 2 Geneva 10, Riverside 1 Jefferson 22, Lakeside 0 Jefferson 17, Lakeside 6 Conneaut 10, North 4 Conneaut 9, North 3 Perry 9, Madison 6

Baseball Lakeside 7, Conneaut 1 Conneaut 9, Lakeside 4 Gv 9, Cardinal 1 GV 12, Cardinal 3 Perry 9, VASJ 5 North 15, Riverside 3 Kenston 8, Perry 0 SSJP 15, Horizon Science 10 PV 11, Badger 1 GV 14, Lordstown 2 University 4, Riverside 1 Chardon 12, Madison 1 Lakeside 8, Geneva 7 Edgewood 4, Jefferson 3 South 10, Geneva 9 Lake Catholic 7, Riveside 2 GV 11, Bristol 1 PV 10, Lordstown 1 GV 10, Edgewood 4

Lakeside 15, University 7 Riverside 11, Geneva 0 Jefferson 10, Newton Falls 6

Boys Track Jefferson 81, Hubbard 75, Memorial 7 Unversity 84, Geneva 53 Chardon 96, Lakeside 41 Riverside 80, South 57 Orange 61, Perry 61 PV 131, Mathews 28, Southington 13

Girls Track PV 88, Mathews 36, Chalker 22 Orange 72, Perry 65 Geneva 115, Hathaway Brown 22 Chardon 95, Lakeside 42 Riverside 76, South 61

Tennis Geneva 5, North 0 Gilmour Academy 5, Perry 0 Conneaut 4, GRA 1 South 3, Lakeside 2 Geneva 4, CVCA 1 Wickliffe 3, Edgewood 2 Geneva 5, Madison 0 Lakeside 3, Chardon 2 Aurora 4, Perry 1 Lakeside 5, GRA 0 Madison 3, Euclid 2 Geneva 3, Kenston 2 Edgewood 3, Madison 2 Howland 4, Lakeside 1

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Spartans rally past Dragons BY BYRON C. WESSELL Gazette Newspapers ASHTABULA – The Lakeside Dragons softball team hosted the Conneaut Spartans in a recent county match-up. The Spartans went on to win the game 8-4, but the Dragons kept it close early on. The Spartans opened up the game with a pair of runs in the top of the first inning. Lydia Coccito started things off with a walk. Tori Simek moved her over on a sacrifice before Lexi Zappitelli drew a walk. Angie Zappitelli then delivered with a big two-run double to stake the Spartans to an early lead. The Dragons strung together three straight hits to cut the lead to one in the bottom of the second inning. Rosie Messner doubled and A’Dria Mathews followed with a single. Briana Leonard cut the lead in half with an RBI single up the middle. The Dragons took the lead in the third inning as Krista Johnston started the inning with a walk. Megan Richey singled and both runners advanced on a groundout by Koree Runyan. Messner proceeded to drive in two runs with a single to put Lakeside up 3-2. Mathews continued the hitting with a single, but the Dragons stranded a pair of runners. The Spartans took the lead back for good in the fourth inning. Angie Zappitelli led off with a double. Taylor Kantola was hit by a pitch and Dani Heinonen singled to load the bases. Emilee Bucci brought in a run on a bases loaded walk to tie the game at 3-3. Conneaut then took back the lead with a two run single by Kayla Brennan, making it 53. Conneaut added a run when Coccito singled and

Rosie Messner bats for the Lakeside Dragons during a recent game.

Brianna Leonard pitches for Lakeside during a softball game against Conneaut.

Bucci scored on an overthrow, making it 6-3. The Spartans continued to build on their lead as Simek drove in another run on a sac-fly. Lexi Zappitelli then capped the inning with an RBI single, upping the lead to 8-3. Brianna Elliot came on to relieve Leonard in the fourth inning. Elliot went on to pitch the rest of the game as she gave up singles to Heinonen and Coccito, but the Spartans already had all the runs they needed. Lexi Zappitelli started the sixth inning with a pair of strikeouts, before the Dragons threatened with three straight singles. Elliot, Johnston and Richey would all single for the Dragons, with Richey driving in a run with her single. Zappettelli pitched out of the inning without any PHOTOS BY BYRON C. WESSELL more damage and the SparKoree Runyan plays third base for the Lakside Dragons tans went on to win 8-4. during a game against Conneaut.

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Lake Erie adds three to 2012-13 recruiting class PAINESVILLE, OHIO – Lake Erie College head men’s basketball coach Cliff Hunt announced the addition of three players to its 2012 recruiting class today (April 17) bringing the total number of newcomers to four. The group represents a very talented collection of players who were all members of solid high school programs and are unusually prepared for Division II college athletics,” said Hunt. “We are excited to add this group to our roster that graduates only two seniors, and returns our top four scorers from last season.” Forward Roy Alexander (Columbus, Ohio/Walnut Ridge) and guards Andy Bosley (Columbus, Ohio/ Olentangy Orange) and AJ Henson (Orwell, Ohio/Grand Valley) will join the Storm for the 201213 season. Center Steve Walczak (Galena, Ohio/ Olentangy) signed with LEC during the early signing period in November. Alexander, a 6-5 forward, averaged 13.4 points per game his senior season and was named first-team All-Columbus City League, third-team All-Central District and honorable mention All-Metro. He helped Walnut Ridge High School to 21-2 record and was ranked in the top 50 players in Ohio by Prep Spotlight. “Roy is as talented of a player as any recruit we have had at Lake Erie,” said Hunt. “His athleticism and skill set at the three spot allow him to play big against post players and step to the perimeter against guards. A very unselfish player, Roy is another athlete who is a perfect fit for our style of play and our approach to the game. We project Roy to have an opportunity to be an immediate impact player for us as a freshman.” Bosley, a 6-3 guard, averaged 17 points and seven rebounds per game at Olentangy Orange High School while earning first-team All-Capital Division, first-team All-District 11, second-team All-Central

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Rae Ann cooks up breakfast for community Jefferson BOE seeks BY SADIE PORTMAN Gazette Newspapers GENEVA - The smell of pancakes, sausage and bacon came from Rae Ann Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center as it opened its doors for a free community breakfast last Tuesday morning. Rae Ann was happy to once again open its doors to the community and invite in a few welcomed guests to breakfast. “It’s been a really nice turnout today,” Melinda Burk, a nurse at Rae Ann, said. Burk was serving food to residents and the community during the morning rush and said within the first hour and a half, about 50 to 60 people enjoyed their breakfast. Burk said she enjoys the breakfast every year. “I have been participating in the breakfast for a few years now,” Burk said. Burk had a chance to see patients who had completed rehab at their center. “A lot of people who have been in here for rehab so they can come back and they visit with the residents and staff,” Burk said. Burk said it is nice to see some of her patients move on in progress from the first time they step foot in Rae Ann. “We like to see our patients progress, and it’s a nice way to share a meal and

catch up with the community,” Burke said. Some of the current residents’ families took advantage of the breakfast as a way to share a meal with their loved ones. “The residents have a chance to interact and some of their families come and take part as well,” Burk said. Even some of Rae Ann’s local affiliates came through their doors, too. “We were invited from the Rae Ann activities director and we also came last year,” Vicki Wade, the activities director of Legend Assisted Living in Madison, said. Wade said the breakfast is just one of the many events Legend and Rae Ann do together. “We do a lot of things together because of our homes being affiliated,” Wade said. Wade said both facilities help each other out by recommending patients. Wade said the breakfast is a way for the two facilities to once again reconnect with each other. “With us doing assisted living and Rae Ann doing skilled nursing, we kind of shake each other’s hands when you live in a close knit community, especially when you know the facility itself,” Wade said.

11.9-mills levy BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers

Many of these cuts involved the cutting of teachers and extracurricular programs at JEFFERSON - The the school. Jefferson Area Local Schools Hladek said that the inBoard of Education has offi- tention of the board is to cially moved forward with have other levies expire in placing a levy on the special the school district, that way election in August. the school district isn’t ask“The board last week ing voters to approve and made a decision to put a sig- renew levies every year. nificant levy on in August,” For example, school disSuperintendent Doug trict officials said that a 2Hladek said. mill levy that is expiring this ABOVE: Rae Ann residents Last Monday, board year will not be renewed, and residents from Legend members passed a resolu- which will reduce the effecin Madison came together tion of necessity to levy a tax tive millage by .91. for a shared breakfast last to provide for the emergency Additionally, they said Tuesday morning. Sitting at requirements of the school that a 4.50-mill levy that is the table are Vicki Wade, district. expiring next year will not be Marty Urbanic, Rosemary The amount of money the renewed, which will reduce Uline, Geneva Kelly, Helen board wishes to raise is the millage by an additional Grant and Karen Liason. $2,850,000 per year for 10 1.10 mills. years. “At this time, the district After passing that resolu- will be at 9.90 mills, as option, Treasurer Bonnie posed to the voted 11.90 Brockway took the resolu- mills that we are asking to tion to the Ashtabula County pass,” district officials exAuditor’s Office to certify the plained. “We are basically millage. asking to pass a 9.90-mill The board then voted on levy versus an 11.90-mill the millage during a meet- levy.” ing on Wednesday, April 25. The expiration of these Hladek said the school levies will lower the effective board is seeking an 11.9- millage of the 11.9-mills levy, PHOTOS BY SADIE PORTMAN mills levy. Hladek said. Rae Ann Skilled Nursing Board members said they Hladek said that the and Rehabilitation Center decide to pursue the levy af- board heard from residents opened its doors last ter listening to school dis- that they don’t want those Tuesday morning for the trict residents during a cuts to be made. If the levy is Melinda Burk prepares a community to come and meeting two weeks ago. Dur- passed, those cuts would be plate of pancakes and enjoy breakfast. It was an ing this meeting, the JALS restored and the district also Sadie Portman, reporter sausage for one of the opportunity for friends and Board of Education began to will stave off having to make for the Gazette, may be residents who is eating with family to meet and spend implement cuts to reduce another $1 million in cuts the reached at sportman@gazette friends. time with the local facility. expenses by $1.5 million for following year, he said. news.com. the 2012-13 school year.

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Jefferson to hold Clean-Up Day on May 5 BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON - The Village of Jefferson will hold its annual Clean-Up Day on Saturday, May 5, beginning at 7 a.m. According to information provided by the village, all items must be at the curb by midnight Friday. Accepted items include: old appliances, furniture, carpeting, televisions and other household items. There are some restrictions, however. Village officials said appliances must have the doors removed. Appliances containing a coolant, such as Freon, must have the coolant removed and have a sticker indicating that a certified technician removed it. Other excluded items include: —No brush, limbs, logs or yard waste will be picked up. —No pipe or metal pieces longer than four feet. —No rocks or dirt. —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. —Any other items the village feels are unreasonable.