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Vol. No. 138, No. 19
WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 2014 www.gazettenews.com gazette@gazettenews.com
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Geneva students qualify for State Science Day BY JAN PERALA Geneva Area City Schools
Ashtabula Police levy passes BY ZACHARY DZURICK Gazette Newspapers ASHTABULA – The citizens of Ashtabula have decided that they want more police protection. Voters passed a five-year, 2.5-mills levy for the Ashtabula City Police Department. With 100 percent of precincts reporting, the levy passed unofficially 1,467 to 978, a percentage of 60 to 40. The levy will generate approximately $500,000 annually. A
house valued at $35,000 will have an additional $31 in yearly taxes or $2.97 a month, a $75,000 home will have an additional $66 a year or $5.50 a month and a $150,000 house will have an additional $131 a year, or $10.92 per month. City Manager Jim Timonere and city council have pledged to use the money generated by the levy to hire five new police officers and two new full-time dispatchers.
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Voters approve levies BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers
lice services by a vote of 618 in favor to 217 against. These are unofficial results from the ASHTABULA COUNTY - Vot- Ashtabula County Board of Elecers were feeling generous when tions on election night - some prothey went to vote on Tuesday, visional ballots will still be May 6, as they approved levies in counted. their communities. • Dorset Township — Voters Levy results for different com- passed a five-year, 1-mill renewal munities include: levy for roads/bridges by a vote • Ashtabula Township (exclud- of 91 to 35 and a five-year, 1.5ing city) — Voters passed a four- mills renewal levy for the comyear, 1-mill renewal levy for poSee LEVIES page 8A
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PHOTOS BY JAN PERALA FOR GENEVA SCHOOLS
Geneva High School’s State Science Team. Back: Kyle Peck, Amy Varckette and Vanessa Frank. Seated: Dani Zapp, Katie Peck, Mary Wessell and Alyx Lynham. Kaylee Thomas is standing far right.
GENEVA - Eight Geneva High School students and eight Geneva Middle School students have qualified to present their research at State Science Day this Saturday, May 10, at The Ohio State University by earning top scores from judges at the district level. GHS seniors Katie Peck, Mary Wessell, Alyx Lynham and Dani Zapp, and freshmen Vanessa Frank, Amy Varckette, Kyle Peck and Kaylee Thomas anchor the state team. On the state team from Geneva Middle School are eighthgraders Jamie Bradbury and Danielle Studer, seventh-graders Natalie Frank, Annika Dudik and Kelli Rooney and sixth-graders Karlie Bradbury, Michael Cooper and Brenden Crites. Wessell and Peck are among an elite group of Ohio science students who have qualified for State Science Day competition for six consecutive years.
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National Junior Honor Society inducts new Jefferson members
JAHS to hold Talent Show
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The new inductees of the National Junior Honor Society are: Emily Taft, Callae Moody, McKenna Monnolly, Kate Brand, Bria Robinson, Kylie Snyder, Emliy Kovacs, Sarah Newland, Emily Kendzerski, Tabitha Banks, Virginia Grier, Tyler Gramsz, Sara Bowen, Andrew Vance and Michael Taylor. Marissa Covetta is not pictured. JEFFERSON - On Monday, April 28, 2014, the chasing the U.S. and Ohio flags that fly outside of Jefferson Area Junior High School Chapter of the the Jefferson Area Junior High building. National Junior Honor Society inducted 16 new The current membership, including the new inmembers. ductees, is 53 members in seventh, eighth and ninth The new members are Tabitha Banks, Sara grades. Bowen, Kate Brand, Marissa Covetta, Tyler Gramsz, The other members are Candace Burkhammer, Virginia Grier, Emily Kendzerski, Emily Kovacs, Caden Cicon, Cody Dean, Charles Deary, Robert McKenna Monnolly, Callae Moody, Sarah Newland, Eckert, Natalie Fioritto, Caitlyn Ford, Celeste HamSUBMITTED PHOTO Bria Robinson, Kylie Snyder, Emily Taft, Michael per, Jonathan Henson, Jesseca Housel, Analese Melanie Candela performing at last year’s talent show. Taylor and Andrew Vance. Marrison, Julia Pete, Olivia Platt, Maycee Powers, The Jefferson Area Junior High School Chapter Montana Szuhay, Molly Barber, Hollie Dalton, BY STEFANIE WESSELL Heidecker. of the National Junior Honor Society has a Justine Forman, Gretchen Litwiler, Trent Mathews, The judges are responsible for fundraiser each month during the school year. The Gazette Newspapers Alexis Meaney, Selena Newland, Jonathan Norton, deciding which act should receive money raised goes toward various charitable activiMya Perry, Andrew Pickard, Susan Platt, Madison JEFFERSON - Talent will be on one of the four money prizes, ties through the school year. Priestap, Autumn Rosipko, Austin Simmons, Kirsten display at Jefferson Area High Barney said. First place $100, This year members helped with Share a ChristSchwotzer, Josey Synder, Zoey Spellman, Nikki second, $75, third $50.00 and mas, collecting snacks to fill 29 boxes that were sent School this Friday. Squatrito, Krista Stranman, Mason Swiney, The annual Jefferson Area High fourth, $25. to armed forces personnel overseas, as well as purGabrielle Wagner, and Brooke Wilks. Twenty -four acts are expected School Talent Show will be held 7 p.m. Friday, May 9, in the high to participate in this year’s shows. school auditorium. The Senior They are listed below. Act 1: Sax Quartet, Performing Leadership Club hosts the show. “Saxy and I Know It,” Richard Admission is $6. According to information pro- Blough, Leah Preslar, Mark vided by Senior Class Advisor Reinke, Amanda Rumbaugh Act 2: “Three Thin Dimes” perMichael Barney, this year’s judges formed by Steve Berilla are Mrs. Stacy Alexander, Mrs. Act 3: Melanie Candela, SingMarsha Hinkle, Superintendent — J.C. Montanaro, and Mrs. Lisa ing “In the Arms of an Angel” Act 4: Jarrett Buell, Tapping Great gift ideas Newhart. Josh Butler will run sound, while James Schmidt runs To “Hush, Hush, Hush Here Comes the Boogeyman” inside this week the lights. Ticket takers are Mrs. — Section B See TALENT page 5A Cindy Cufr and Mrs. Debbie
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Jefferson Garden Club to hold plant sale JEFFERSON - The Jefferson Garden Club will be holdIf you have further questions please contact Cayce ing its annual plant sale Mother’s Day weekend. The sale Baxley at 440-576-1004. will be held on Thursday and Friday, May 8-9, from 9 a.m. Projects past and present include: until 6 p.m., and on Saturday, May 10, from 9 a.m. until 2 • Monthly collection for MANNA p.m. • Hanging baskets This year there will be a large assortment of annuals, • Gazebo and Community Center landscaping hanging baskets, flowering annual pots suitable for cem• Habitat for Humanity House landscaping • Village Hall landscaping etery sites, flowering shrubs, landscaping shrubs and trees, vegetables, herbs, and perennials. All plant stock • Jefferson Elementary School landscaping is locally grown and well acclimated to our climate. • Jefferson Area High School landscaping The sale is located in the Village of Jefferson at the • Trees for the village treelawn former location of the elementary school by the playground • Trees for the Village Park • Oakdale Cemetery gardens, flag poles and angel statue at the southeast corner of Market Street and East • Little League landscaping Jefferson Street. This location offers ample parking and plenty of space to showcase the many varieties of plants • Ashtabula County Fairgrounds - Log Cabin • Jefferson Area Girls Softball League landscaping available. • Henderson Memorial Public Library landscaping As in all the previous years, all proceeds go to benefit • Annual Make-A-Difference Day Project our local community. We ask for your support in making • Local scholarship this annual fund raiser successful and a big thank you to • Helicopter Memorial landscaping those of you who have supported us in past years.
Scribben receives Charles ‘Chuck’ Lewis Community Service award
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Shred it Event to benefit Harvest for Hunger ASHTABULA – The Ashtabula Branch of Wells Fargo Advisors will be sponsoring its annual “Shred It Event” on Saturday, May 17, from 9 a.m. until noon at its office at 3705 State Road. “This post-tax season is a great time to clean out those unwanted personal papers, and shredding is an excellent way to help guard against identity theft.” says Dan Huffman, Managing Director-Investment Officer. The shredding and coffee are complimentary and participants will have the opportunity to make voluntary check donations, payable to Harvest for Hunger. Cleveland Foodbank’s “Harvest for
Hunger 2014” is a very important campaign. Unfortunately, the number of people turning to hunger centers for emergency food continues to rise. Harvest for Hunger is an important support for these hunger centers. The poor economy, continued unemployment, and higher food and heating bills are forcing more people to turn to local hot meal programs, food pantries and shelters for assistance. Because they are able to buy food at a reduced price, cash or check contributions are preferred. A one dollar donation to Harvest for Hunger can provide enough food for four nutritious meals to hungry families. The Cleveland Foodbank supplies
the majority of the food used in local hot meal sites, shelters and food pantries. They work closely with other Northeast Ohio hunger relief organizations, providing food and nonfood products to hunger centers throughout the area. “The Cleveland Foodbank has been great to work with,” reports James E. Mayer, Jr., First Vice President-Investment Officer. “All donations to Harvest for Hunger collected at our office will benefit services located in Ashtabula County.” If you would like additional information about the “Shred It Event,” please call the Wells Fargo office at 440-992-1515.
Rachel Scribben accepted the 2013 Charles “Chuck” Lewis Community Service award on behalf of her husband, Jeff. BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers
JEFFERSON - Jeff Scribben is such a busy guy, he was unable to accept an award in his honor. Instead, Jefferson Area Local Schools Superintendent John Montanaro, who served as MC, and Shirley Lewis presented Scribben’s wife, Rachel, with the 2013 Charles “Chuck” Lewis Community Service award during the 61st annual Chamber awards banquet last Tuesday. Rachel Scribben said Jeff was away in Michigan on business, unable to reschedule. Before giving the award, JEFFERSON - Village of Jefferson residents will have All donations will be taken to the Manna Food Pantry Montanaro spoke of Jeff a convenient way to donate to the Manna Food Pantry on in Jefferson. Scribben’s involvement in Saturday, May 10. The Manna Food Pantry is the community food pantry the community. May 10 is the annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive by for Jefferson, housed at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 89 E. “Jeff volunteers for many the National Association of Letter Carriers. Satin Street. The Pantry is open on Monday and Friday outreach projects where the On this day, residents are asked to “Fill a bag. Feed fami- mornings from 9-11 a.m. They also have evening hours mission is to bring people lies” by leaving donations of non-perishable food by their every month on the first Wednesday of every month from and resources together to mailbox. The mail carriers or volunteers will then collect 5-7 p.m. help revitalize and rebuild a the donations. Call the Mama Pantry at 576-0931 for more information. stronger neighborhood
Postal Food Drive to collect for Manna Food Pantry
where people work, play and prosper,” Montanaro said. “He attends Eagleville Bible Church. He is director of Housing for Ashtabula County Community Action. He is involved in H20 Missions, My Neighborhood Group and Habitat for Humanity.” Montanaro said Scribben dedicates his life to serving others. “He cares about people and would like to be instrumental in giving people a sense of what community really means. Jeff also helps coordinate the Do-it-Yourself Sale that Habitat for Humanity and My Neighbor Group,” Montanaro said. He does all of this while raising four children and being a dedicated husband and father, Montanaro said. “Jeff is a wonderful husband. He is so kind and compassionate. He is all about service,” Rachel Scribben said.
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Bradek receives Lifetime of Service Award BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON - During her years in the community, Pat Bradek has made a notable impact, which lead to the Jefferson Area Chamber of Commerce presenting her with the 2013 Lifetime of Service Award. Jefferson Area Local Schools Superintendent John Montanaro, who served as MC, presented Bradek with the award during the 61st annual Chamber awards banquet last Tuesday. “Our Lifetime of Service Award winner is a former Jefferson business owner (of Subway). As a business owner, she sponsored many organizations in the community,” Montanaro said. Montanaro spoke of the many activities Bradek has been involved in, including: — The organization of the Historic Review Board for John Montanaro presented Pat Bradek with the 2013 the Village of Jefferson and Jefferson Area Chamber of Commerce’s Lifetime of serving as chair of the board. — The Jefferson Area PHOTO BY STEFANIE WESSELL Service Award.
Chamber of Commerce since 1999 and served as board president. — The organization of the Jefferson downtown Christmas events from 1996 to present. — Serves on the Ashtabula County Convention and Visitors Bureau. — Was co-chair of Jefferson Days. — Attends all the Jefferson Village Council meetings, representing the Chamber. — Serves on the Support Our Community Center Board. — Now is involved in the Geneva Pairings organization. As Bradek accepted the award, her family came out into the audience to congratulate her. “I was not born here,” Bradek said. “I came here in 1974. Ever since then, I’ve called Jefferson my home. This place is amazing. This is the best place in the world to be.”
Geneva High School’s 2014 Prom court
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Geneva High School’s 2014 Prom Court. Back: GHS 2014 Prom Queen Hailey VanHoy and members of the court Emily Gruber, Hailey Mack, Emily Ball, Kirstie Otto, Rikki Metzler and Abby Williams. Ryan Nappi, Logan Morrow, Kyle Burkhammer, Ronnie Varckette, J.J. Hawk, Prom King Andrew Hanchosky and in front Jacob Piotrowski. GHS seniors Hailey VanHoy and Andrew Hanchosky reigned at the school’s masquerade ball themed prom last weekend at the Lodge and Conference Center at Geneva on the Lake.
Huron Primary students create Rock Museum ASHTABULA - Students in Mrs. Mary Schroeder’s thirdgrade class at Huron Primary are studying rocks during their Earth Science unit. Students were encouraged to bring in a rock that they found for the Rock Museum that was set up in the classroom. The book “Everybody Needs a Rock” by Byrd Baylor was read and discussed as an introduction on how to find your perfect rock to bring in to share in the museum. There are 10 basic rules for finding a rock: 1. Go anywhere 2. Go to a quiet place that is worry free 3. Bend over – look the rock in its eye 4. Find one that is not too big – it should fit in your pocket 5. Find one that is not too small 6. It should feel “easy” in your hand 7. Find one the right color 8. The shape is up to you 9. Smell it. Did it come from a mountain, a lake, or the middle of the earth? 10. Make up your own mind!
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Kathy’s Boutique opens in Geneva
The Lodge at Genevaon-the-Lake celebrates 10-year anniversary Ohio’s Wine Country Resort marks 10 years of service in Ashtabula County
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Kathy Mullins celebrates the opening of Kathy’s Boutique with a ribbon cutting on May 1. From left, Geneva Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Sue Ellen Foote, Taylor Delgado, Kimberly Tirado, George Spaid, Betty Mullins, Kathy Mullins, Elmer Mullins, Dawn Munday, George Mullins, and the Rev. John Munday. BY ZACHARY DZURICK Gazette Newspapers GENEVA – A life-long dream came true for Kathy Mullins on May 1 when her new store, Kathy’s Boutique, opened. The store celebrated a ribbon cutting and a soft opening. On Saturday, May 10, the store will hold a Grand-Opening Celebration complete with cake and raffle for a gift basket. “When you believe in a dream, your dreams do come true,” Mullins said. “You have to believe in yourself, but my family all helped me in this. It is something that I have always wanted to do, but I finally took the big step to do it.”
Kathy’s Boutique will offer bridal dresses, flower girl dresses, bridesmaid’s dresses, prom dresses, and homecoming dresses, along with a variety of accessories. “We will also carry fancier dresses that you can find in a regular store,” Mullins said. Mullins was between careers and decided to try to make dream a reality. “I wanted a new career and I wanted to be my own boss,” Mullins said. “I really enjoy watching little ones be happy in their dresses and helping women find the right dress for their wedding.” The store is located at 18 N. Broadway, right across the street from Bouts and
Bouquets Flower Shop. “We have already exchanged business cards with Bouts and Bouquets across the street,” Mullins said. “I heard that in July a bakery might open nearby. So you will have flowers, dresses and cake all in one area.” Mullins believes the location is in the perfect spot. “I have always lived here in Geneva,” Mullins said. “I believe the town is growing more and this is an excellent part of town to be in right on the main strip heading towards the lake right off of I-90.” Mullins said the opening was a family affair. “The whole family had a part in it,” Mullins said. “My brother, Calvin, in
Florida gave me ideas, my sister Sandy Spade helped a lot, my brother Gary painted the sign and inside artwork. My parents Elmer and Betty have been very supportive. I want to thank my family for backing me up. It is something you didn’t realize it would happen and it has.” The store is open Tuesday-Friday 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., and Sunday noon - 4 p.m. “We will also open by appointment as we know that not everyone’s schedule can fit those times,” Mullins said. For more information, call 440-466-2661 or visit www.facebook.com/pages/ Kathys-Boutique.
National Day of Prayer celebrated in Geneva BY ZACHARY DZURICK GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS GENEVA – As part of the National Day of Prayer, citizens gathered at the Geneva Community pavilion at noon on May 1 to pray. The Rev. Raymond Baker is the head of the Ministerial Association of Geneva and a pastor at Faith Freedom Fellowship. Baker said the National Day of Prayer has a long history in this country. “We are happy to have the National Day of Prayer,” Baker said. “It is all over the country. We want to take time to pray for our nation with all of the troubles we have in the world. Our country has always had a National Day of Prayer since Abraham Lincoln’s time. So we gather together with our group in Geneva and I know all the towns are doing this. We are very happy to pray for our city, our nation, our President and all of our leaders. We believe God is going to bless them.” The event began with the presenting of colors by the Geneva Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Geneva High School Band played the Na-
G E N E VA - O N - T H E LAKE — Nearly one-half million visitors have stayed at The Lodge at Geneva-onthe-Lake and experienced more than 3,600 sunsets over Lake Erie since The Lodge opened its doors ten years ago. The Lodge officially marks the 10-year milestone in May and the resort will be celebrating its anniversary throughout 2014. It is estimated that The Lodge will greet its half-millionth guest by June. “We are delighted to have served as Ohio’s Wine Country Resort for the past 10 years and look forward to what the next 10 years have in store for us.” said Eric Frantz, General Manager at The Lodge at Geneva-on-theLake. “We are always striving to give our guests the best dining options, accommodations and amenities that will make their stay comfortable, relaxing and one-of-a-kind.” “The Lodge has been named one of the Top 10 Wine Country Inns in the U.S., by Gayot.com for three years running,”said Frantz. “Our guests immerse themselves in a unique experience from Vintners Dinners and wine tastings to area excursions to more than 20 neighboring wineries. Our wine shuttle drivers even add to the guest experience with their knowledge of the area.”
A meeting and conference destination
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As part of the National Day of Prayer, citizens gathered at the Geneva Community pavilion at noon on May 1 to pray. tional Anthem. Baker gave a history of the National Day of Prayer then read a proclamation from President Barack Obama for this year’s National Day of Prayer. In all there were 10 prayers. Baker gave a prayer for the City of Geneva and its leaders. United Methodist Church’s the Rev. Bruce Hitchcock gave a prayer for area farmers. Faith Freedom’s Edith Baker gave a prayer for area businesses. United Church’s the Rev.
Bryan Manary gave a prayer for area churches. Geneva Church of the Nazarene’s the Rev. Andy Grimes gave a prayer for area safety forces. Geneva VFW’s Don Micco gave a prayer for military forces. Park Street Christian Church’s Denise Scibona gave a prayer for area seniors. There was a prayer for area students and youth, and Faith Freedom Fellowship’s the Rev. Barbara Baker gave a prayer for area medical services. Retired Pastor the Rev. J.J. Stewart prayed for reli-
gious liberty. An audience of about 20 observed the prayers. “I wanted to be a part of it and hear the word,” Geneva resident Roberta Abraham said. People’s Church parishioner Clyde Hess thought it was his duty to attend the gathering. “Anyone who is a Christian should be here, I would say,” Hess said. “It is all of the churches coming together praying and uniting together in Christ.”
However, wine isn’t all The Lodge has to offer. The Lodge has built a strong reputation for serving groups and businesses, having hosted nearly 800 conferences. The Ohio Wine Producers Association has hosted a variety of meetings and conferences at The Lodge over the years. From state trade association meetings to prestigious national conferences, Ohio Wine Producers Executive Director Donniella Winchell has found The Lodge to deliver on the most extraordinary of requests. For example, the Ohio grape and wine industry’s annual meeting called for 12,000 wine glasses in a three-day period. “The Lodge has been able to accommodate some challenging technology requirements for us as well – from a live videoconference via Skype one year to a Twitter wine-tasting, along with the many unique culinary requests.” Winchell noted. “The Lodge offers accommodations and amenities
that discerning consumers have come to expect, with a guest experience that is top notch. They also offer an attention to detail that has helped ensure our conferences, ranging from 20 to 300 participants, can roll without a hitch. During a Wine America conference, executives from 20 American wine producing regions gathered for their national conference and every detail of that meeting was managed to perfection,” Winchell added.
Celebrating by numbers In addition to serving approximately one-half million guests since opening, nearly one-half million meals have been served at Horizons Restaurant and out on The Terrace Grille. A popular destination for weddings, more than 450 couples have tied the knot at The Lodge, often exchanging vows at the lakeside gazebo or if necessary indoors by the four-story fireplace. To celebrate this 10 year milestone, The Lodge has developed a special offer for guests to experience the popular wine shuttle. Buy two consecutive nights at regular room rate SundayThursday and receive wine shuttle tickets for $10 each (a 50-percent discount). Reference promo code: TENYEAR *Subject to availability. Taxes not included. Offer valid on new shuttle reservations only. Shuttle reservations required, call 440-466-7100, press 0.
Keeping pace with the times Over the past decade, the property has undergone a variety of enhancements, including the addition of the outdoor swimming pool, children’s splash area and hot tub; updated lobby décor and guest rooms; a renovation in Horizons Restaurant; opening the outdoor patio The Terrace Grille; adding an expanded wine shuttle service; and offering additional amenities such as bicycle, cross country ski and snowshoe rentals. Currently, the lounge at The Lodge is next up for an update, which is planned to include new tables and expanded seating; the addition of a fireplace; a large screen television for sporting events plus additional televisions around the bar area; a refurbished bar; and new lighting. It is expected to be completed by this June if everything goes as planned.
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Ashtabula will extend free leaf bag pickup through end of May BY ZACHARY DZURICK Gazette Newspapers ASHTABULA – Ashtabula city residents who still have leaves that need to be removed are in luck. The city will still continue to pick up leaf bags for free for the month of May. The city will also accept yard clippings and branches that are bundled and bagged and less than three feet in length. “April was tough but we got caught up collecting leaf bags,” Public Works Utilities School committee chairman and council Vice President Christopher McClure said. “It was recommended to extend it through the month of May. I don’t expect that to be the case beyond May but we are exploring a more effective way to have the bags removed.” City Manager Jim
Timonere said the city would discontinue selling the stamps for the month of May. Normally the city has designated April and November as free months. For the months of May through October, residents normally have to purchase 25-cent stickers at City Hall or at Sanitation Public Works. City Solicitor Michael Franklin said that April and November are included in the codified ordinance but that council would need to take action to allow May to be free. Council is expected to pass such an ordinance at the next meeting and provide for it to be retroactive to May 1. In other cleaning up news: -The new street sweeper has been pressed into action and the city is pleased with how it has worked out.
“It is a marvelous machine that is working well,” Timonere said. “We are starting on the main arteries. It is out every moment we can. It has been some time since they have been cleaned so it is taking two or three passes on some streets.” -Council president J.P. Ducro IV wanted to thank everyone that helped out on the city’s cleanup day on April 26. “There were over 100 volunteers out there cleaning up the city,” Ducro said. “Those efforts are much appreciated.” Timonere added that during a three-hour period on April 26, the city collected over 2,000 tires using the last of the grant money that provided for tire removal. “We have spent over $10,000 removing tires from
the city for free over the last year,” Timonere said. “It really worked out well coordinating the two events together on the 26th.” Ward 4 Councilor Josephine Misener said the Parks & Recreation committee is seeking someone to donate bricks to be used for the renovation of Cornelius Park. “We want to restore the fountain,” Misener said. “We are hoping someone will step forward and donate bricks.” The city inquired with the EPA about using bricks from West Elementary but it would be too cost productive as the EPA would require special cleaning because the bricks were exposed to asbestos. “We asked that question to the EPA and they immediately gave us a 15-minute lecture,” Timonere said.
National Municipal Clerk Week is May 4-10 BY ZACHARY DZURICK Gazette Newspapers ASHTABULA – This week is National Municipal Clerk week. It is the 45th annual week sponsored by the International Institute of Municipal Clerks. Ashtabula Clerk of Council LaVette E. Hennigan recently presented a program about Agendas and Minutes at the Ohio Municipal Clerk Association Spring Institute in Dublin, Ohio. Hennigan is also the current president of the Western Reserve Municipal Clerks Association. As a way of acknowledging National Municipal Clerk week, Hennigan gave a brief history of the municipal clerk, calling it one of the oldest professions in the world, which elicited laughter from the less mature members of council and the audience. The position predates the Bible as the Hebrew word translation of Town Clerk is
“Mazkir Ha’ir,” which literally means town reminder. The earliest clerks’ memory served as public record before the written word. The ancient Greeks had a city secretary who read official documents. One of his duties was to decree a curse on anyone who sought to deceive the people. In colonial America the office of the clerk was one of the first established government positions. Over the years the position of clerk has become a historian of a town and a position that ties together various departments of government. “So if you know a municipal clerk or see a municipal clerk this week, thank them for the work that they do.” Hennigan said. Council President J.P. Ducro IV acknowledged council’s appreciation of Hennigan. “We do thank you, LaVette, for the work that you do,” Ducro said. Ward 4 Councilor
Good Morning, Ashtabula! Join the Ashtabula County Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, May 15, at 8 a.m. at Infinity Resources, 2608 West Prospect Rd., Ashtabula, for Good Morning, Ashtabula. Come and join the Chamber for a morning of breakfast, coffee and networking! Every month, the Chamber hosts a Morning Networking Event at various Member Businesses. This is a great opportunity to wake up, network and then get on with your day! If you would like to join Chamber members, please RSVP through ChamberMaster or you can contact Lori at (440) 998-6998 or Info@AshtabulaChamber.com. There is no cost for this event, but RSVP’s are required. Additionally, the Chamber is pleased to announce its hosts for 2014. Check them out below! If you would like to host an event, please let the Chamber know as they book up very quickly! The Chamber is now taking bookings for 2015! 05/16 - Infinity Resources 06/19 - Infield Chiropractic 07/17 - Guyreino’s Deli & Meola Catering 08/21 - Ashtabula County Medical Center 09/18 - Saybrook Landing 10/16 - ECCA Payroll, at Chamber Office 11/20 - Snodgrass of N.E. Ohio 12/18 - Premiere Fitness Good Morning Ashtabula! is hosted the third Thursday of each month from 8 - 9 a.m. RSVP’s are strongly encouraged to provide an accurate count to the hosts so they can have enough food provided.
Josephine Misener explained why Hennigan is so important. “We are all part-timers here,” Misener said. “So LaVette really serves us really well. I always say she keeps us out of jail because she knows what is proper to do and what is not proper to do. She knows the rules. If you want to know something LaVette will research it for you or she will find someone who knows and will get that information to you. She is invaluable for the things she really does. She does the city a great service. We are very fortunate to have someone like that.” “And we all agree,” Ducro added. In other council news: • The city got great news concerning the Police Boat. While grants cover the cost of the majority of the boat, the city needs to pay insurance. The cost had been $8,500 a year. The amount was expected to increase so the city went to search out new bids. Instead the city discovered a better way to insure the boat. “We found a different way
to make the boat insurance its own policy,” Timonere said. “We will now pay $3,000 a year, which is a savings of $5,500 a year.” • Council approved an ordinance to enter into an agreement with Laus, Pyle, Schomer, Burns & DeHaven for the purpose of providing construction inspection for the ATB Traffic Signal Project in the amount not to exceed $90,273. • Council approved ordinances to enter into an agreement with the Koski Construction Company and Kinder/Dock & Transport for the purposing of providing old mix asphalt and limestone respectively for the 2014 Streets Materials bid package. • Council authorized the City Manager to enter an agreement with the Ashtabula County YMCA to pay for lifeguards for $21,600. It was the same amount as 2013. • This was the first meeting after a new sound system was installed. It was expected to help those who follow the meeting on cable television.
Clean-Up Days are coming to a neighborhood near you Ashtabula Township Ashtabula Township trustees will have dumpsters available from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 10, behind the township garage at 2718 N. Ridge Road East. Employees will be available to assist residents in unloading their vehicles. There is a two-trip limit per vehicle. All loose materials must be bagged, boxed or otherwise contained. Yard debris, garbage, cement, tires, chemicals and solvent will not be accepted. The trustees advise that the dumpsters will be available for use only to township residents.
Plymouth Township The Annual Plymouth Township Clean Up Day will be held from 8 a.m. to noon May 17, 2014, at the Township Road Garage, 1031 Carson Road. This annual event is for Plymouth Township residents only. Township officials and road crew will unload vehicles as promptly as possible.
Annual Curbside Clean-Up Day is May 10 in Jefferson
BY STEFANIE WESELL Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON - Just like it’s spring cleaning for the home, the Village of Jefferson also has been cleaning up for spring. The village is holding its annual Curbside Clean-Up Day on May 10, beginning at 7 a.m. All items must be at the curb on Friday. Once the truck has been through, it will not be back. “Several trucks will be around town. Don’t miss out by being late,” village officials advised. Items accepted include old appliances, furniture, carpeting, televisions and other household items. Appliances will be picked up by the village street crew. Appliances must have doors removed. Appliances containing a coolant (Freon) must have the
TALENT Act 5: Hannah Horn, Singing “Pop Mash Up” Act 6: Sarah Brook and Delaney Gianantonio Performing a Piano Duet Act 7: Kourtney Clark and Kadi Scafuro Performing a Juggling Act Act 8: Zoe Contenza Performing “Napoleon Dynamite Dance” Act 9: Erin Hopkins Singing “All of Me” Act 10: Kaydee DeVivo, Sydney Emerson, Colleen O’Connor, Jessica Woodin (Not Judged); Synchronized Swimming Act 11: Jonathan Norton Singing “Born This Way” Act 12: Jefferson High School Show Choir (Not Judged); Jerrod Burns, Lilly Buttitta, Zoe Contenza, Erica Cook, June Cooper Jeralynn Evans, Logan Kincaid, Nick LaGrange, Ryan Martin, Lucas Meighen, Selena Newland, Patrick Potter, Madison Priestap, Morgan Sanner, Alex Simon, Tiffany Strope, Courtney Taylor, Meghan Yazwinski, Singing “Cabaret” A c t 1 3 : Alexandria Skaggs Performing Taekwondo A c t 1 4 : Erica Cook Singing “Pretty Hurts”
coolant removed and have a sticker indicating that a certified technician removed it, or there will be a charge for the village having it removed. Other restrictions include: • No brush, limbs, logs or yard waste will be picked up. No rocks or dirt. • No pipe or metal pieces longer than four feet. • No flammable, toxic or other hazardous materials. • No containers weighing more than 50 pounds. • No single item over 150 pounds. • No engine blocks or other heavy automotive parts. • No rubber tires. • No construction or demolition materials. • All loose materials and small pieces must be in containers or bagged.
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Steven Houser, Travis Klein, Colleen O’Connor, Joey Piscsalko, Evan Smith, Jessica Woodin, Ryan Zindash with a Teacher Skit (Not Judged) Act 17: Andrew Banks Singing “Crazy Girl” Act 18: Logan Kincaid and Meghan Yazwinski Singing “Say Something” Act 19: Willow Fletcher Singing “Brave” Act 20: Chris Wittenmyer and Jessica Woodin Performing “Breaking Free” (Not Judged) Act 21: Jarrett Buell Singing “Turn Back the Clock” A c t 2 2 : Lyda Johns Singing “House of the Rising Sun” Act 23: Justin Butler, Ryan Cooney, Jarred Gifford, Steven Houser and Joey Piscsalko Perf orming “Evolution of Dance” Act 24: Jefferson Area High School Stage Band ( N o t J u d g e d ) ; Vi n c e n t Accettola, Richard Blough, David Bookbinder, Samantha Burnett, Casey Hall, Corey Jones, Mathew Kantor, Erika Kelsey, Julian LaVallee, Curtis Morris, Jerod Nunley, Carmen Pellegrino, Andy INTERMISSION Pickard, Ben Pickard, Mark Reinke, David Act 15: Jarrett Buell, Robinson, Amanda Live DJ Performance Rumbaugh, Emily Act 16: Matt Barber, Sukalac; Performing Sarah Brook, Justin But- “Baba O’Riley,” “Panler, Sydney Emerson, cakes,” “Birdland” and Bernadette Geraghty, “Moanin.”
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Boy Scout Troop 11 of Kingsville to sell flowers for Mother’s Day
Jefferson-area churches celebrate National Day of Prayer
Joel Nelson shows one of the hanging flower baskets during the sale last year. KINGSVILLE - Boy Scout Troop 11 of Kingsville will once again sell flowers just in time for Mother’s Day. The Troop has been doing this since the late 1990s. This year there will be three locations on Friday, May 9, and Saturday, May 10. The sale will be 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday at the Kingsville Township Park at SR 84 and 193, Headman’s Gulf Station at U.S. 20 and State Road, and on U.S. Route 20 at the old skating rink in North Kingsville. On Saturday, Headman’s and the Park will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and the old skating rink will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be a wide variety of flowers in baskets, pots and flats. Come help the Scouts earn their way to summer camp, and buy some flowers!
PHOTOS BY STEFANIE WESSELL
Members of the Jefferson Area Ministerial Association, as well as Jefferson-area residents, gathered at the old Courthouse in downtown Jefferson on Thursday, May 1, to celebrate the National Day of Prayer. Pictured are the Rev. Fred Grimm of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church; the Rev. Jim Brehler of the First Congregational UCC; Father John Sheridan of St. Joseph Calasanctius Parish; and Eagleville Bible Church parishioners Ted and Sandy Miller. BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers
JEFFERSON - Members of the Jefferson Area Ministerial Association, as well as Jefferson-area residents, gathered at the old Courthouse in downtown Jefferson on Thursday, May 1, to celebrate the National Day of Prayer. To begin the event, the Rev. Fred Grimm of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church kicked off the event prayed for God’s creation and all things created in God’s image. “This day is such a great SUBMITTED PHOTOS example,” Grimm said. Jacob Wagner and Noah Nelson load flowers into cars. “The sun is shining.” Other pastors giving prayers included Father John Sheridan of St. Joseph Calasanctius Parish and the Rev. Jim Brehler of the First Congregational UCC. Eagleville Bible
Church parishioners Sandy and Ted Miller also said prayers. Brehler said a prayer for church members and friends to help everyone know the love, peace and forgiveness of God to heal emotional pain and overcome hate and violence. “That they may just open their hearts and minds,” Brehler said. With Election Day upon us, Sheridan fittingly prayed for local, county, state and national governmental leaders. Ted Miller prayed for the men and women serving in the military. Wife Sandy Miller prayed for firefighters and EMTs, lawenforcement officers, judges, attorneys, prosecutors and other public safety personnel. Prayers also were said for clergy and churches; teach-
The Rev. Fred Grimm of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and the Rev. Jim Brehler of the First Congregational UCC say a prayer. ers, counselors, tutors and Stefanie Wessell, senior children’s service workers; editor for Gazette Newspafamilies; students; and loved pers, may be reached at ones and friends who swessell@gazettenews.com. couldn’t be with them today.
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Eagleville Bible Church parishioners Ted and Sandy Miller say a prayer.
Father John Sheridan of St. Joseph Calasanctius Parish says a prayer.
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An unintended family: Dubsky has found Communities a home at the Ashtabula Arts Center celebrate Arbor Day
Meet Your Neighbor BY ZACHARY DZURICK Gazette Newspaper
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In celebration of Arbor Day, Andover Bank purchased trees for their local banking center communities. Ashtabula Branch Manager Jim Savel (right) stands next to Earl Tucker, Parks Manager for the city of Ashtabula. The tree was planted at the walking trail and dog park at Smith Field in Ashtabula.
In celebration of Arbor Day, Andover Bank purchased trees for their local banking center communities. Tim Bittner, City of Geneva Street Department, Geneva Branch Manager Eileen Seiter and Tara Brown get ready to plant the tree by Ashtabula County’s shortest covered bridge in Geneva.
Jerry Garcia to perform in Ashtabula Southern gospel recording artist Jerry Garcia will present two area concerts on Saturday, May 10, and Sunday, May 11. He will sing at Foursquare Gospel Church, 641 Mill St., Conneaut, at 6 p.m. Saturday. On Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m., Garcia will be in concert at Ashtabula Baptist Church, 5909 Sheppard Rd., Ashtabula. A 9:15 a.m. breakfast precedes the morning concert. A free will offering will be taken at both churches.
A S H TA B U L A – L i k e any good story, this one starts at the bottom. “This floor is amazing,” Ashtabula Arts Center Director of Dance Shelagh Dubsky said. “I don’t think people from around here realize this, but this studio floor is a basket-weave technology. It is the same floor as the Lincoln Center and at Julliard. There are good schools that don’t have this floor. Our dancers don’t get the same injuries they used to get on the old floor. I got the plans from someone my daughter was studying with.” That anecdote told with a whispered and infectious enthusiasm is Shelagh Dubsky in a nutshell. It is the first words she shares during an interview and like her, it perfectly fits in a way she didn’t really intend. Ashtabula County has produced far more than its fair share of professional dancers because one teacher has opened doors that could have easily never been knocked on. Dubsky has provided access and knowledge, allowing individuals willing to work hard to push themselves to goals maybe in a town the same size somewhere else in the world they could never reach. She didn’t do it alone, but she created a sense of family that has produced a dance school and company that towns like Ashtabula are not normally blessed with. Shelagh Dubsky was never supposed to be in Ashtabula and once she got here she didn’t plan on staying long. Now it’s hard to imagine her anywhere else. It is estimated that over the last 33 years Dubsky worked with over 6,700 students at the Ashtabula Arts Center. It is a staggering number and at least 15 of those students have gone on to dance professionally. That number includes Juliann Rhodes-Bernstein, Clover Robinson, Rosemary Vendetti-Steinbrook, Anna Roberts, Scott DeCola, Ken Gasch, Erin Conway-Lewis, Michelle Sterling, Molly S o r o h a n - G a r d n e r, Katherine Hoorigan, Alison Dubsky, Cassandra Powers-Serdula, Caitlin Dubsky, Cara Seymour and Jarrod Sickles. Dubsky started dancing in her hometown of Northport, Long Island, when she was nine years old. By the age of 12 she was already studying at the world famous Joffery Ballet School in New York City. At 14, she earned a scholarship at the American Ballet Theatre School in New York City. “My parents were won-
derful,” Dubsky said. “They would let me commute by train to New York City. I look back on it now and think, ‘wow.’ I would spend the summers dancing and during high school they would let me out early to commute to dance.” Dubsky figured after graduation she would continue to dance full-time but her father had other plans. He insisted she go to college. Dubsky’s choice was based purely on dance but it created a ripple effect that would one day alter her life. “I accepted a scholarship from Mercyhurst College because they had a 6’4 dancer that would be my partner,” Dubsky said. “I am 6’3” on point so I thought at least I would have a guy tall enough to partner with.” Dubsky would meet her future husband at Mercyhurst. After graduation, she returned to New York to dance at David Howard’s School and she danced professionally with the Long Island Ballet for two years. Dubsky started to develop nagging injuries and during her final season there a partner dropped her on her back. It was an injury that would not heal. Dubsky and her husband moved to Ashtabula. They decided to start to have a family. In 1980, she started as a teacher at the Arts Center. The following year, she was offered the director position. “I told them I would do it but only until they found somebody else,” Dubsky said. “I was going to heal, have my baby and then go back to dancing.” Instead she fell in love with teaching. “I loved working with the kids,” Dubsky said. “After a while I started learning and teaching myself what I wished teachers had taught me. The kids really responded and I responded back. It was fun and intellectually engaging.” Dubsky said she had teachers that hit her with sticks, screamed at her and demeaned her. “I was getting results without doing any of those things,” Dubsky said. “I found that if one of the kids had a bad day I could help them by just helping them work through it.” Dubsky said what keeps her interested after all these years of teaching is a viewpoint contrary the world of ballet she grew up with. “They want a certain perfect body type,” Dubsky said. “I like the challenge of taking someone who is pigeon-toed and teaching them to use their musculature and dance with it. Each person is different. I have had bow-legged dancers. I have had kids who
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Shelagh Dubsky works with Cassandra Powers-Serdula as they prepare for this Friday’s opening of “The Edges Between…” at the Ashtabula Arts Center. are knocked-knee. My own daughter was knockedkneed and pigeon-toed. If she had been born when I was born she would have been kicked out of the studio. She is now a professional ballerina.” It is also important to Dubsky that she prevent injuries. Thus the importance of the floor in the studio, but Dubsky also uses training methods that are safer than she was trained under. “I would have teachers say to me, ‘look at me and imitate me,’ but they didn’t have the same body type as me,” Dubsky said. “I screwed my tendon and other parts of my body.” For Dubsky, a dancer is more than just teaching perfect technique. “You can’t create an artist who is just a beautiful dancer,” Dubsky said. “You have to work with the whole person. Each child is different. One may be extremely shy and never come to me with a problem. Another is extremely outgoing and stubborn. I have to find a way to build each one’s confidence. I have to find a way to make each dancer feel good about themselves. Even if they never dance again, they have something that they can take away with them.” Ashtabula County was meant to be stopover. Now Dubsky views it as home with an extended family that extends generations. “I get to be in this fabulous space with people I love dearly,” Dubsky said. “Dance is almost incidental. I have been very lucky to have so many astonish-
ingly fabulous people around me. I wasn’t from here. This place is where all my friends are. They either work on the staff or I worked with them. The beautiful thing is many of them come back. One of my choreographers I meet when she was seven years old. We developed a relationship. She went off and danced in Chicago. She came back and now her daughters are here and I work with them. My entire staff is pretty much all former students who have come back. That is the payoff. I have memories of each one of them getting needled by me as youngsters and now they are my friends and co-workers. This program in this community has served so many great people and they have so many great memories.” On Friday, May 9, the Spring Show called The Edges Between...will open at 7:30 p.m. The show will continue with performances on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. The show will extend to the weekend of May 1618 as well. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased by calling the Ashtabula Arts Center at (440) 964-3396 or by visiting the box office at 2928 W. 13th Street, Ashtabula. Adults, $14, Senior/Student, $12 and Children age 12 and under, $11. Save $2 per ticket when you purchase in advance. Advance sale tickets must be purchased by 4 p.m. for Friday performances or by noon on Saturday for Saturday and Sunday shows.
RUMMAGE SALE Jefferson Covenant Assembly of God 1280 State Route 46 N, Jefferson, Ohio
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LEVIES
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munity center by a vote of 91 to 35 (yes, they were both the same). • Geneva-on-the-Lake — Voters passed a five-year, 1.78mills renewal levy for fire/EMS by a vote of 108 to 58. • Lenox Township — Voters passed a five-year, 2-mills renewal levy for roads/bridges by a vote of 167 to 80 and a five-year, 1-mill renewal levy for permanent improvements by a vote of 160 to 86. • Northwest Ambulance District — Voters passed a five-year, 0.5-mill renewal levy for current operating expenses by a vote of 1,532 to 620. • Roaming Shores — Voters passed a five-year, 1.5mills renewal levy for water works by a vote of 206 to 84 and a 3-mills additional levy for police by a vote of 170 to 125. • In non-levy voting, voters approved a liquor option for Sunday sales at Windows on Pairings by a vote of 120 to 63, and a Sunday sales liquor option for Capo’s by a vote of 122 to 63.
SCIENCE
Bailey graduates basic training
Hernandez graduates basic training
Air Force Airman Anthonee J. Bailey graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Air Force Airman Antonio-Lackland, San AnAlejandro Hernandez gradutonio, Texas. The airman ated from basic military completed an intensive, training at Joint Base San eight-week program that inAntonio-Lackland, San Ancluded training in military tonio, Texas. The airman discipline and studies, Air completed an intensive, Force core values, physical eight-week program that infitness, and basic warfare cluded training in military principles and skills. Airmen discipline and studies, Air who complete basic training Force core values, physical earn four credits toward an fitness, and basic warfare associate in applied science principles and skills. Airmen degree through the Commuwho complete basic training nity College of the Air Force. earn four credits toward an Bailey is the son of Jason H. associate in applied science and Angela M. White of graduate of Lakeside High degree through the CommuAshtabula. He is a 2013 School, Ashtabula. nity College of the Air Force. Hernandez is the son of
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POLICE
Maria L. Garcia of Ashtabula. He is a 2013 graduate of Lakeside High School, Ashtabula.
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Police Chief Robert Stell is looking forward to the additional help. “I am very pleased with the results,” Stell said. “We are looking forward to having a police test at the end of May and look forward to hiring several qualified and quality officers. I want to thank the community, the City Manager, Council, the Clerk of Council, the Union president, and the members of the union and I am sure many others I am forgetting for their hard work in helping getting the levy passed.” Timonere said he was thankful for the voters. “I can’t thank the citizens of Ashtabula enough for their vote of confidence in their elected officials and the police department,” Timonere said. “The voters sent a clear message that they want the extra protection and battled through the misinformation. They did what I thought was the right thing to do. This levy is going to make a huge difference to the city and the police department.” Timonere said the city couldn’t hire new officers until January when the levy kicks in. “We have a civil service test on May 23,” Timonere said. “We are hoping to attract a good mix of candidates and we hope those candidates will score well and we will be able to diversify the department.” Geneva Middle School State Science Team members. Standing: Danielle Studer, Jamie Bradbury and GMS Assistant Princpal Alex Anderson. Seated: Kelli Rooney, Annika Dudick, Karlie Bradbury, Michael Cooper, Brendon Crites and Natalie Frank. State Science Day is hosted by The Ohio State University and sponsored by The Ohio Academy of Science, AEP Ohio,The Ohio Environmental Education Fund, Boehringer Ingelheim Roxane, Inc., Battelle, Tome Warner Cable and Ethicon. More than two million dollars worth of college scholarships, trips, cash awards, publications and bond prizes will be up for grabs at the event. The success of Geneva students in competition at State Science Day in previous years has literally put the school district on the map for excellence in science education. Geneva students have earned the Harold C. Shaw Outstanding School Award presented at State Science Day a total of eight times. Geneva science teachers have garnered the Ohio Governor’s Edison Award for Excellence in Science Education for more than twenty consecutive years and a Geneva student, now a local physician, earned recognition as a semi finalist in the Intel Westinghouse Science Talent Search, the nation’s most elite science related competition. Since the mid nineties Geneva students have garnered hundreds of thousands of dollars in college scholarships, accolades and awards in competition at State Science Day. Katie Peck and Mary Wessell have both earned State Science Day Scholarships worth more than $60,000 based on judges’ evaluation of their research projects. Wessell created a microbial fuel cell using mud collected from a pond bottom and demonstrated that the fuel cell is capable of extracting extract anaerobic bacteria from the mud sample and converting the microorganisms into electricity. Peck has parlayed her scientific research focusing on the ecology of soil mixtures collected at a landfill and their effect on plant growth into multiple awards including the Blue Ribbon for Best of Fair at District level as well as the prize for Best Overall High School Project.
This year, State Science team members investigated topics ranging from the common dilemmas of everyday life to highly technical subject matter. Seniors Dani Zapp and Alyx Lynham cultured bacteria to investigate the potential for bacterial resistance created by common household disinfectants. Freshman Vanessa Frank devised a potential solution to the burgeoning problem of algae blooms in the Great Lakes by creating an ingenious organic filtering system to reduce nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium in fertilizer run-off. Classmate Amy Varckette tested several methods of waxing skis to determine which product provides the fastest downhill experience. Freshman Kyle Peck investigated the effect of the addition of various levels of saline solution on soybean plant growth. Kaylee Thomas tested subjects’ ability to provide accurate eye witness reports before and after watching television crime investigation dramas. Eighth-grader Jamie Bradbury investigated the effects of earthworms on soil decomposition rates proving that the worms do enhance breakdown of organic material. Classmate Danielle Studer tested the effectiveness of mouthwash at eliminating oral bacteria. Seventhgrader Natalie Frank’s research determined that adding an adhesive such as Gorilla Glue to cement will increase its strength. Classmate Kelli Rooney visited local venue Regal Vineyards Haunted Winery and took the pulse rates of volunteers as they entered and after they visited the scary scene. Rooney determined that a good scare does raise heart rates. Classmate Annika Dudik tested thirty lengths of twine to determine whether twisted, braided or straight rope would hold more weight. Sixth grader Karlie Bradbury proved that dogs have a sweet tooth by baking treats with and without added sugar and tempting a group of canines with the bones.
Classmates Brendon Crites and Michael Cooper focused their research on common household batteries. Cooper tested various brands of batteries to determine whether bargain brands outperformed the name brand while Crites tested several methods of storage for AAA batteries and determined that keeping batteries in the refrigerator will extend their useful life.
Brandi Shannon receives President’s Award
Geneva’s 2014 State Science Team Geneva High School
Seniors
• Katie Peck – Can Your Vegetables Come from a Landfill? • Mary Wessell – Electrified Mud Can Electricity Be Produced Using a Microbial Fuel Cell SUBMITTED PHOTO • Dani Zapp and Alyx Lynham – Pictured are Theresa Vaughn, Sr. Patient Access Deadly Disinfectants Representative; Brandi Shannon, Patient Access Representative; and M. Steven Jones, President of UH Freshmen • Vanessa Frank – Controlling Fer- Geneva, Geauga and Conneaut Hospitals. tilizer Run-Off - Lake Erie Algae University Hospitals children’s schools and is very Blooms Geneva Medical Center held involved in her daughter’s • Amy Varckette – Drip, Spray or its President’s Award “Spring baton group. Fling” last week, which inWhat Brandi likes most Paste? • Kyle Peck – How Salty Can Plants cluded a pancake breakfast about her job, is she “loves for each shift. dealing with the public,” she Get? Those recognized for the said that she is a people per• Kaylee Thomas – The Effects of president’s award must meet son and likes relating with Crime Shows on Eye Witnesses certain criteria involving ser- them. vice excellence and superior Brandi is working towards Geneva Middle School quality of care standards. getting her Business ManageEighth Graders The President’s Award re- ment Degree with Penn State • Jamie Bradbury – The Role of Earthworms in Soil Decomposition cipient this year is Brandi University through World • Danielle Studer – Mouthwash Shannon, who works in the College on-line. Patient Access Department Brandi is getting married and Bacteria at UH Geneva Medical Cen- in July to long time love ter. Attached you will find a Mike; they have three chilSeventh Graders dren, Cody, Hannah and • Annika Dudik – Twine Strength- write up on her. Her write-up reads: Dalton. Straight, Braided and Twisted Brandi has been emBrandi enjoys hiking in • Natalie Frank – Does Adding Adployed at UH Geneva Medi- the Metro Parks, the outhesive to Cement make it Stronger? cal Center since March of doors and loves times with • Kelli Rooney – The Effects of Fear 2013 in the Patient Access her family. She loves watchon Heart Rate Department. She is one of the ing her children in all of their smiling faces you see as you activities; she is their biggest Sixth graders • Karlie Bradbury – Do Dogs Have enter the hospital. Prior to fan and cheerleader. Shannon joining us at UH Brandi also looks forward a Sweet Tooth? Geneva Medical Center, she to her yearly vacation to • Michale Cooper – Battery – Bar- was employed for 10 years Hocking Hills with her entire gain or Bust? with the Durable Medical family. • Brendon Crites – Does Storage Equipment Company. Brandi is a true asset to Brandi volunteers at her our organization! Affect Battery Life?
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Religious Briefs
It’s a Shoe Thing fundraiser welcomes donations
May 10 Jefferson: Gourmet Guys Night Jefferson United Methodist Church will sponsor the third annual Gourmet Guys Night on 6-8 p.m. Saturday, May 10. The cost is just $10 per person. Come enjoy samples of at least 25 different kinds of home-prepared delicacies –baked, broiled, grilled, steamed, frozen – appetizers, side dishes, main dishes and best of all, desserts – they’ll all delight your taste buds. You’ll be able to vote for your favorites! Prizes will be awarded! The church is located at 125 E. Jefferson Street, Jefferson. Call 576-4561 for more details.
May 10-11 Austinburg: Plant and shrub sale The Austinburg United Church of Christ, located on Route 307 West, will hold a sale of annuals, hanging baskets, shrubs and roses on 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 10 and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 11. Sponsored by the Music Committee.
May 15 Geneva: Salad luncheon A salad luncheon will be held at the United Church, 75 S. Broadway, Geneva, on noon until sold out on Thursday, May 15. Tickets are $10. A variety of salads available, including vegetable, fruit, meat and dessert. Muffins and beverage included.
May 16 Jefferson: Salisbury Steak Dinner The Jefferson United Methodist Church Christo Mission Team will sponsor a Salisbury Steak Dinner on 4-7 p.m. SUBMITTED PHOTOS Friday, May 16. Salisbury Steak, gravy, mashed potatoes, vegetable, dessert, roll and beverages. Cost is $8 adults, $5 Pictured are Chris Coxe, front left, Carmen Martinez, front middle, Ray Sanford, front right, Bill Tackett, back left, and children under 12. The church is located at 125 E. Jefferson Tim Clark, back right. These are some of the representatives from the seven teams Hadlock Plastics that are competing for an ice cream social. Whatever team brings in the most pounds of shoes will win. Street, Jefferson. Call 576-4561 for more details. Hadlock Plastics, LLC is For more drop sites or one of the companies partici- more information, call May 16-17 Pierpont: Yard sale Relay for Life will have a yard sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. pating in the “It’s a Shoe Kathryn Whittington at 9981811 or Beverly Worthington each day at the Pierpont Presbyterian Church on Route 7. Thing” fundraiser. “We are trying to collect as @ 964-2883 many shoes, boots, heels, slipAlso, Hadlock Plastics is May 16-17 Denmark: Rummage and pers, etc. that we can to ben- selling Kettle Corn (made by efit the fundraising efforts of Indescribable Kettle Corn) Bake Sale Children’s Services, Faith In and all of the proceeds will go Rummage Sale and Bake Sale, Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Action Caregivers, H20 Mis- to the Ashtabula Branch of Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon at Bulah Calvary United Methodsions, and the Lighthouse the Beatitude House. If you ist Church, 2070 State Route 193, Denmark. Come and Foundation’s “It’s a Shoe would like to order some while browse, we have a lot of treasures to benefit the church. Thing” fund-raiser,” Hadlock you are dropping off your old Plastics, LLC Receptionist / shoes, see Jennifer Hawkins Hadlock Plastics, LLC is one of the companies May 19 Rock Creek: Cabbage roll and H.R. Assistant Jennifer in the main office. participating in the “It’s a Shoe Thing” fundraiser. Hawkins said. meatloaf dinner Hadlock Plastics LLC, loSacred Heart Church, located on Route 45, just north of cated at 110 North Eagle Rock Creek, will hold a homemade cabbage roll and Street in Geneva, is the only meatloaf dinner with a choice of meatloaf, cabbage rolls or drop site in Geneva at the curcombo, parsley potatoes, green beans, salad, bread and rent time for the “It’s a Shoe butter, dessert, coffee, tea and punch, on 4:30-7 p.m. Mon- Thing!” fund-raiser, which is day, May 19. Adults, $8; children under 10, $4; and chil- being held by Ashtabula dren three and under, free. Carry-outs available. Sponsored County Children’s Services, by Sacred Heart Altar and Rosary Society. Faith In Action Caregivers, H2O Missions, and the LightMay 22 Austinburg: Free community dinner house Harvest Foundation, A free community dinner will be held 4:30-6:30 p.m. which are all non-profit orgaThursday, May 22, at Austinburg First United Church of nizations. Do you have shoes that you Christ, 2870 Rt. 307, Austinburg. do not wear anymore? Do you have shoes that you May 29 Saybrook Township: Free think are a bore? Do you have sneakers you community dinner A free community dinner will be held on Thursday, May can see your toes through? Do you have some boots 29, from 5-6 p.m. in the Church Social Hall. Come enjoy a free dinner, dessert and drink, served to you by members old, stinky or new? We will take flip flops, high of Saybrook United Methodist Church, 7900 S. Depot Rd, Saybrook (across from St. John School). All are welcome! heels, and slippers As long as their paired, we’ll even take flippers. If you can spare your old shoes for a great cause, please Bible Study group continues to meet bring them to the main office A Bible study group meets 7 p.m. every Thursday in at Hadlock Plastics in Geneva Geneva. Open to the public - not affiliated with or promot- before June 20, 2014. “Call 440-466-4876 if you ing any particular church denomination. Grab a coffee and join the group at McDonald’s in Geneva, located on Route need to have us pick them up. 534 north of I-90. Bring your Bible and any questions you The only requirements are might have. View the website at TheRemnantofIsrael.org that they are collected prior to us coming to get them, and or call (440) 228-6157. that they are all paired,” said. Alcoholics Anonymous meets in Jefferson Hawkins Hadlock Plastics employAlcoholics Anonymous (AA) meets at First Congrega- ees are competing for an ice tional UCC, 41 E. Jefferson St., in Jefferson on Monday cream social. nights at 8 p.m. Al-Anon also meets at the Lutheran Church “Whatever team brings in at 89 E Satin St., Jefferson, on Mondays at 8 p.m. They the most pounds of shoes will also have AA meetings on Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. win,” Hawkins said. Other drop-off sites are: Weight Watchers meets in Jefferson Ashtabula County Weight Watchers meets at the First Congregational Children’s Services - 3914 C. UCC, 41 E. Jefferson St., in Jefferson, on Tuesday nights Court – Ashtabula, Ohio Faith In Action Caregivers at 5:30 p.m. – 319 Lake Avenue – Ashtabula, Ohio Jefferson United Methodist Church Jefferson United Methodist Church – 125 East invites public to Christian Cafe The Jefferson United Methodist Church, 125 E. Jefferson Jefferson Street – Jefferson, St., will be providing a free, family-style, hearty home-cooked Ohio Community Action – 6920 meal the first and third Tuesday of each month from 4-6 p.m. Road – All persons in the area are welcome to come enjoy good food, Austinburg Ashtabula, Ohio and share conversations in the warmth of Christian love.
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Education
GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • WEEK OF WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 2014 • 12A
Geneva High School names Prom Queen and King
Jefferson Falcon Athletic Boosters gives thanks
Hailey VanHoy and Andrew Hanchosky are Geneva High School’s 2014 Prom Queen and King. GHS seniors Hailey VanHoy and Andrew Hanchosky reigned at the school’s masquerade ball themed prom last weekend at the Lodge and Conference Center at Geneva on the Lake. PHOTO BY RICK ZACK OF RAPID PHOTO
Jefferson Area High School celebrated Loyalty Day BY ZACHARY DZURICK Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON – In 1993, Durward Newhard was asked by the District 7 Veteran of Foreign Wars to take over the Loyalty Day Committee. “Years ago I was asked to be the Loyalty Day Chairman and I was green as grass,” Newhard said. “I wasn’t sure what to do so I talked the superintendent at the time. He talked to the principal and got it started. We have been on the schedule ever since.” The first Monday in May is designated Loyalty Day at Jefferson Area High School. However, because of the win-
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ter weather pushing back testing, this year’s assembly was held on Friday, May 2, to avoid a conflict. This year ’s event took place in the Flacon Pride Auditorium and began with the singing of the National Anthem by the Jefferson Area High School choir. Richard C. Davis provided the Orientation to the Flag and 2013 Ashtabula Top 4H’er Mason Taylor led the Pledge of Allegiance. Past District 7 commander Charine Zsaludko gave a presentation on the Table Set for One. Current District 7 Commander William Uehlinger introduced the featured guest speaker past District 7 Commander Luther
Sawicki. Overall there were about 20-25 veterans in attendance for the program Now 91 years old, Newhard said this would be the last Loyalty Day he will be in charge of putting together. Next year Jefferson Area High School Guidance Counselor Lisa Newhart will take charge of the assembly. “This was our 22nd assembly,” Newhard said. “I’m 91 years old and I am bowing out,” Newhard said. “Lisa is going to take over after this year. I hope it continues because students can learn about patriotism and what a veteran is.” Newhart said that Jefferson Area High School will continue the yearly as-
sembly. “Durward is very passionate about Loyalty Day. He wants to make sure if goes off without a hitch every year and that we keep doing it,” Newhart said. “It is important for the students to remember our veterans and POWs and their service and sacrifice for the country.” Junior Albury Henry believed it was important for the students to experience the assembly. “I think seeing the veterans showed the kids the respect they need to have for the veterans for everything they have done,” Henry said. “It is important to know what other people went through.”
Erie Intermediate School teacher cleared On April 14, 2014, the Ashtabula County Prosecutor’s Office received Incident Report No. 14-01108 from the Ashtabula Police Department involving an incident that allegedly took place on April 10, 2014 between an Erie Intermediate School teacher and a student. The Ashtabula County Prosecutor’s Office agreed to review and potentially prosecute this matter as a result of a conflict involving Ashtabula City Solicitor Michael Franklin and his office. After an initial review of the Incident Report, the Prosecutor’s Office requested that the Ashtabula Police Department perform further investigation and provide additional information on the matter.
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On May 2, 2014, the Prosecutor’s Office received a supplemental report from the Ashtabula Police Department in response to the request for more information. Following a thorough review of the entire report submitted by the Ashtabula Police Department, the Ashtabula County Prosecutor’s Office has concluded that the report is complete. Based on its review of the report, the Ashtabula County Prosecutor’s Office has determined that it is clear and unequivocal that insufficient evidence exists to file and/or prosecute any criminal charges against the teacher in this matter.
Upcoming JAHS events JEFFERSON - The following are events coming up at Jefferson Area High School. • Thursday, May 8. Band concert at JAHS auditorium, 7 p.m. • Thursday, May 8. Art show at JAHS gymnasium, 6:30 p.m. • Friday, May 9. Talent Show, 7 p.m., in the JAHS auditorium. • Thursday, May 15. Music awards show, 7 p.m. • May 12-16. Wellness Week. • May 16. Senior Leadership Picnic. • May 23. Senior Awards Assembly, 8 a.m., in the JAHS auditorium.
Meet the author: Dan Ruminski PHOTO BY STEFANIE WESSELL
Have you seen this Site Solver? Last week’s photo was the Civil War memorial statute in Austinburg Township park. Ginny Seifert, Rose Czayka and Betty Smith correctly guessed it. Guesses for this week’s photo can be sent in after 5 p.m. May 7 to (440) 576-9125 ext. 107.
The well red Book Club is proud to present a “Meet the Author” event with Dan Ruminski, historian, author and storyteller. Mr. Ruminski will sign his book, Cleveland in the Gilded Age: A Stroll Down Millionaires’ Row, as he meets and greets guests. The book signing will be followed by Mr. Ruminski giving a presentation on the book, complete with a question and answer time. Join the book club on 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 4, at The Winery at Spring Hill, Geneva. Seating is limited. RSVP to the winery at 440-466-0626. Books are on sale now at the winery.
The Jefferson Falcon Athletic Boosters would like to thank everyone who supported our “Night at the Races” fundraiser on Saturday, March 15, at the Lenox Community Center. Many thanks go to our race sponsors and to those who donated baskets or basket items to raffle: Wildside Bar & Grille, Dr. Henry Covetta/New Vision Eye Care, Jerry March/Cruise One, Glazier Insurance Agency, Drs. Elliot and Arlene Rice DDS, North East Fire Protection, MUGS Restaurant, Spring Team, Lantern Beverage and Car Wash, Dick Pavolino/Sports n Sports, Phil Garcia for Ashtabula County Commissioner, Ringer Screen Print, Tree Tyme Nursery, Rich Cantini/Rich’s Splish Splash Car Wash, Colucci’s Pizza, Mr. Hero, The Smock Family, Don McCormack. Special appreciation is extended to Jefferson’s administrative staff: Superintendent J.C. Montanaro, Jeremy Huber (High School principal), Steve Locy (Athletic Director) Rick Hoyson (Junior High principal), Todd Tulino (Elementary School principal) and Larry Meloro (Rock Creek Elementary principal) for sponsoring a race and their enthusiastic support of the event. Of course, we can’t overlook the contributions of coaches and their teams: Jim Henson-Football, Scott Barber-Baseball, Steve French-Boys Basketball, Rod Holmes-Girls Varsity Basketball, Don McCormack-Girls JV Basketball, Don Palm-Volleyball, T.J. Furman-Boys Track and Cross Country and Claude KobernikSwimming. Each of these coaches volunteered their time and helped pull together many donations. They say many hands make light work and we thank Mark & Stacy Gillespie, Stephanie Hamski, Becky and Jim Henson, Patricia Hoyson, Dave Chase and many others who helped set up, serve food, clean up, bought/sold tickets and worked the betting tables. Last, but not least, thank you to Mr. Barry Dull for emceeing the night. The event was a lot of fun for a good cause and without the help of many generous people it would not be possible for us to support our Jefferson Falcon student-athletes. Jefferson Falcon Athletic Boosters John Powers, President Chuck Phelps, Vice-President Laurie Powers, Treasurer Dawn Chase, Secretary
College News Lakeside junior Gabriella Novak is recipient of Lake Erie College scholarship Lakeside High School junior Gabriella Novak is one step closer to her collegiate goal of studying corporate law. Novak was recently awarded a $1,000 scholarship to attend the 35th Annual Krug-McIntyre Learning About Business Program. The L.A.B. Program is a week-long event held at Lake Erie College. Throughout the week high school students spend hours learning about business while meeting with more than 100 business professionals and leaders. “I’m honored to have been chosen. I think I’m the first from Ashtabula County, which makes it even more special. I’ve always been in-
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terested in law and business so I think the program will be extremely beneficial to my future goals,” said Novak.
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GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • WEEK OF WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 2014 • 13A
JAHS grad competes at SAE Buckeye offers one-year contracts Aero Design East Competition BY MARTHA SOROHAN Gazette Newspapers
The Ohio Northern University student chapter of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) placed 16th at the SAE Aero Design East Competition in Cummings, Ga., from April 11 -14. Forty-two teams participated in the weekend competition, including national championship teams from Brazil, Canada, Puerto Rico and Poland. The ONU airplane, dubbed “Northern Comfort,” was designed and built entirely by students. The flight goal of the competition was to successfully lift and fly the maximum weight possible in the airplane while adhering to certain flight-mission requirements. Prior to the competition, each group submitted a written design report, which was judged by a team of evaluators for technical accuracy and cor-
rectness. On Friday of competition weekend, the teams delivered oral presentations to a panel of judges, including a demonstration of how quickly the payload could be loaded/ unloaded from the airplane. Loading/unloading had to be accomplished within one minute, and Eric Holodnak, a senior mechanical engineering major from Jefferson, Ohio, demonstrated the unique system designed and built by the ONU team to accomplish this goal. Following the presentation, the plane had to undergo “tech inspection” to ensure that it adhered to the design specified in the report as well as the rules set forth for the competition. It also was inspected for all safety aspects so as to be deemed flightworthy. The flight rounds were next, and, over the course of Saturday and Sunday,
five flight rounds were held. The ONU team participated in the “Regular Class,” which had flight rules different from the “Micro Class” and the “Unlimited Class.” The “Regular Class” teams had to take off from the runway within 200 feet of start of roll, complete at least one full lap of the airfield, and then land on the runway and be under complete control within 400 feet of touchdown. In round four of the competition, Northern Comfort suffered a major crash that broke the fuselage in half just aft of the wing. The ONU team quickly set upon the task of rebuilding the aircraft and had it ready for a successful flight in round five. The team consisted of Logan Kingen, a senior mechanical engineering major from Pandora, Ohio; Adam Black, a senior me-
Jefferson Area High School students challenged by AP classes BY ZACHARY DZURICK Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON – Beginning today and through next Tuesday, 70 Jefferson Area High School students will be taking Advanced Placement tests. By taking these tests, students can earn college credit. Guidance Counselor Lisa Newhart said the school offers several AP classes that help prepare for the tests. The classes are designed to challenge students. “We offer AP classes, which is college level course work here at the high school for our students that are ready for a challenge,” Newhart said. AP classes are an alternative for students instead of Post-Secondary Enrollment. “Post-Secondary Enrollment options is when a student has an opportunity to leave the school and attend classes on a college campus for college credit,” Newsome said. “They attend classes with students and a teacher they don’t know. If there is a problem the parents can’t call and say, ‘hey, she has been sick with mono for the last few weeks. Can she be excused and can you extend?’ Where we are more apt to work with students. Not that PSE is a bad program, but the AP classes allow students to be exposed to college level work and still get to enjoy their high school experience. High school is over in the blink of an eye.” Junior twin sisters Alesia and Alexa Lambert are enrolled in several AP classes and will be taking the tests this week. “I think it is great that they do this,” Alesia Lam-
bert said. “We did look into Post Secondary, but we want to get the full high school experience. We have friends here we want to graduate with.” Being on a college campus taking PSE classes can interfere with high school activities. “Some people want to do sports and one of my friends did post secondary and they had to miss practice because they had to be at Kent taking classes,” Alexa Lambert said. “Here I feel the teachers prepare you for their tests and the AP test while at PSE you don’t know what to expect on a test because you don’t know the teacher.” Both sisters said the AP courses were difficult but that they believed the hard work was worth it. “The teachers are always there to help,” Alex Lambert said. “AP classes do move faster than other classes, but the teachers are always there to help. We do practice tests and teachers go over the test and teach us how to answer the long questions and the multiple choice and how to decipher which answer can be the best one.” The girls didn’t feel all the calamity days this winter had an effect on test preparation. “I think with the extended hours I don’t think we have missed anything. I didn’t notice a difference,” Alesia Lambert said. “I don’t want to stress too much about the test because I know that I am at least getting a feel for a college type class. It can only benefit me.” The tests are scored on a 1-5 level with 5 being the highest. Most colleges offer credit for a 3 or higher,
while some colleges have been known to offer credit for 1 or 2 as well. “Students can fulfill their general education requirements,” Newhart said. “It allows them more room in their schedule to explore more major options.” The tests are not cheap. “AP tests are expensive,” Newhart said. “The exams are $89, which is more than the SAT or the ACT. But if you are paying $3,000 for a three-credit college course and the student passes out of the classes, you are saving thousands of dollars.” The same exams will be taken across the country. The tests are governed by a board rather than determined individually by a college. “If a student is taking classes at college those may not transfer to every other college,” Newhart said. Newhart said some students worry about their GPA when enrolling in AP classes. “We know it can be challenging, but we would rather see you try and stretch yourself while you have the safety net of high school,” Newhart said.
chanical engineering major from Denver, Colo.; Sean Nuzum, a senior mechanical engineering major from Urbana, Ohio; Rebekah Douglass, a sophomore mechanical engi neer i ng m aj or f rom Ashland, Ohio; Andy Starr, a junior mechanical engineering major from Clayton, Ohio; Ryan Cooperrider, a junior mechanical engineering major from Norwalk, Ohio; Luke Harmon, a sophomore mechanical engineering major from Conover, Ohio; Jordan Reeves a sophomore mechanical engineering major from Belle Center, Ohio; and Holodnak. The advisor for the group was Dr. Jed E. Marquart, professor of mechanical engineering.
ASHTABULA TOWNSHIP - The Buckeye Board of Education last month offered certified (teaching) employees one-year limited contracts for the 2014-2015 school year to Elaine Applebee; Lindsay Bennett, Amber Burns, Julie Crossley, Shannon DeCamillo, Tracy DeLuca, Maria DiBenedetto, David Fargo, Joshua Franke, Tricia Kato, Kathryn Malasky, Kim McCoy, Sharon Nelson. Polly Parker, Beth Simpson, Gregory Stolfer, Jared Sziber, Connie Tate, Jessica Veon and Joelle Ziegler. Continuing teaching contracts were offered to Aimee Canter, Abigail Kauppila and Susan Phillips, all on limited contracts for the current school year.
The contracts were approved at the Board’s April 15 meeting. In other business, the school board revised Edgewood High School graduation policy requirements, effective Jan. 1, from 25 credits to 27 credits. The changes do not apply to the Class of 2014. In addition to four units of language arts, three units each of mathematics and science, 3.5 units of social studies, one unit of technology, one-half unit each of health and physical education, fine arts and career search, and eightand-half-units of electives, the new policy requires a fourth unit of mathematics and a half unit of Financial Literacy and a half unit of Manage Transitions. The board will meet at 7 p.m. May 20 at Kingsville Elementary School, 5875 Route 193.
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GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • WEEK OF WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 2014 • 14A
Jefferson Elementary School students experiment with water
Pictured are Jefferson Elementary School fifth-graders Emma Martuccio, Faith Blankenship and Donovan Leininger.
Pictured are Olivia Evans, Alicia Bradek, and Rylie Wood.
Pictured, from the front, are Alexis Salamone, Emilie Burr, and Brenna Hagerdon.
JEFFERSON - For teacher Christine Kovacs’ current unit on Hawaii, her fourth- to sixth-grade Gifted Classes at Jefferson Elementary decided to do an experiment to compare the density in salt water to that in fresh water. “To check this, we dissolved a tablespoon of salt into a cup of regular tap water-to simulate the ocean. We used regular tap water as the fresh water that would be in Lake
Erie. We made predictions to see whether an ice cube would melt faster in the salt or fresh water,” Kovacs said. Kovacs said most of the students predicted that the ice would melt faster in the salt water-comparing it to putting salt on the roads to melt the snow. “Actually, the ice lasted longer in the salt water. This is because the the water that melted from the ice cube in the
fresh water was colder than the rest of the water, so it sank. The water that melted from the ice cube in the salt water was less dense than the salt water around it, so it floated on top of the water-around the ice cube,” Kovacs said. “It made a sort of insulation around the ice cube to keep it cold-allowing it to stay frozen longer. It was a very interesting experiment!”
Pictured are Tori Miklacic and Alexis Salamone.
Pictured are Alyssa Thrasher and Nick Diehl.
Pictured are Karlee Stainfield and Megan Jacobs.
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South Rebels blank Geneva Eagles BY BYRON C. WESSELL Gazette Newspapers GENEVA – The Geneva Eagles softball team hosted the South Rebels in a recent PAC softball game. The visiting Rebels were able to come away with a 6-0 win over the Eagles. South went to work early in building a 3-0 lead in the opening inning. Morgan Hodge drew a one-out walk to get things started for the Rebels. Vic Scott followed with a single as the Rebels would string three hits together. Nicole Mareino and Lauren Blasinsky each followed with RBI singles. The Rebels added another run when the ball deflected off of a base runner on the throw home. The Eagles looked to answer in the bottom half of the inning as they loaded the bases. Kylie Hansen and Alyssa Donato hit back-toback singles to start the inning. After a fielder’s choice by Jamie Verno, Taylor Stoltz loaded the bases with a walk. South pitcher Morgan Hodge was able to get Taylor Stoltz bats for the Geneva Eagles during a recent out of the one-out jam with game against South. a strike out and a pop-up to end the inning. The Rebels added to their lead in the second inning as
Allison Barber bunted for a hit. Morgan Hodge also singled in the inning and both runners would score after a pair of miscues by the Eagles. The Rebels were quickly up 5-0 in the contest. South went back to work in the third inning as Tori Neff singled and scored on an RBI double by Olivia Scott. The Eagles had a chance to climb back in the game in the third inning as Alyssa Donato lead off with a triple. However, Donato was later tagged out at home on a groundout to keep the Eagles off the board. Alyssa Donato starting on the mound for the Eagles would hold south scoreless the rest of the game as the Eagles fell 6-0. Hodges breezed through the fourth and fifth inning only giving up a single to Kylie Hansen. The Eagles threatened in the fifth inning with three hits, but failed to score. Jamie Verno, Isabelle Wilms and Megan Clark all singled in the inning to no avail. Geneva had two more base runners in the final inning as Hansen and Donato singled, but again the Eagles came up short in the loss.
Jamie Verno waits on second base for the Geneva Eagles during a recent game against South.
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Morgan Hodge pitches for the South Rebels during a PAC Alyssa Donato pitches for Geneva during a recent Nicole Mareino plays shortstop for the South Rebels during a recent game against Geneva. conference game against South. softball game against Geneva.
Katie Petro swims to raise money to make YMCA handicap accessible Fourteen-year-old Katie Petro has Osteogenesis Imperfecta, which is more commonly known as brittle bone disease. Katie has broken over 17 bones and has suffered other complications common to OI. But she is not going to allow her disease to stand in the way of her hopes or dreams. In August, Katie will be part of a swim from Canada to the United States, something she has dreamed about doing since she was eight years old in hopes of raising money and awareness to make the Ashtabula YMCA handicap accessible. This will be Katie’s third year of organizing her own fundraiser for the YMCA’s Handicap Accessibility Improvement Fund. Katie chose to swim from Canada because, she said, “It’s a big challenge, so hopefully we can raise big money.” She has been training seven days a week since February. She had hoped to start training earlier and do a solo-swim, but a
bad flip turn at an Invitational in Youngstown left her in a cast and out of the pool. The day after she got the cast off, although she still had another four weeks of healing in a walking boot, she was back in the pool. Katie is currently swimming about three miles a day. “It’s hard to get much more than that because lap swim times are limited; and it’s hard to make all the lap swims with my school schedule,” she said. She is anxious for summer to arrive so she can spend her time in Lake Erie. Katie plans to swim about 12-15 miles of the 25-mile journey from Ontario, Canada, to Erie, Pa. When the swim is complete, she will be one of the youngest to swim across Lake Erie. Because of her injury and age, the solo swim had to become a relay, which consists of her and a group of nine people all over the age of 30, with her swim coach being
the oldest at 67. The swim is called something that would tell the whole story: Katie’s Canada Overthe-Hill & Under-aged Relay so Accessibility is Given to Everyone Swim; or simply put, Katie’s COURAGE. Katie can’t do what a lot of other kids can. She can’t ride a bike, run, or participate in any other sports. OI has often kept her watching from the sidelines or left out all together. Parents are reluctant to invite the kid who breaks easily to a birthday party or a sleepover. Fortunately, Katie has an unbreakable spirit. She has found her strength and is using it to help others. In 2012, she organized her first fundraiser to help purchase a handicap lift for the YMCA pool. In 2013, she organized her second fundraiser for handicap accessibility at the Y. She also started her own business last year, Katie’s Creations, selling jewelry and crafts that
she has designed and made so that she would have her own money to donate to charity. Osteogenesis Imperfecta Awareness Week is May 3-10. Katie is very passionate about raising enough money to make some very expensive improvements to the YMCA, which include completing the handicap accessible walkway, installing an automatic door, and adding a handicap changing area for the pool. Katie is determined to make a difference; it would be great if you could help her. You can view Katie’s website at katiescourage.com. Donations can be made by clicking on the YMCA link on Katie’s page or going directly to the Ashtabula YMCA’s website. Click “give” and scroll to “katies courage handicap accessibility fund.” All donations will go directly to the Ashtabula YMCA exclusively for handicapaccessibility improvements.
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GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • WEEK OF WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 2014 • 16A
Falcons hold off Spartans
Troy Colucci plays third base for Conneaut during a game against Jefferson. BY BYRON C. WESSELL Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON – The Jefferson Falcons hosted the Conneaut Spartans in a recent baseball match-up. The Falcons were able to come back in the bottom of the sixth inning for an 1110 win. The Spartans were able to put four runs on the board in the opening inning off of Jefferson starting pitcher Cole Erdel. C.J. Rice led off the first inning with a single. Mike Ted made it first and second after being hit by a pitch. Troy Colucci brought in the first run of the game with
an RBI double. Later on in the inning Alex Taylor and Isaiah Ngiraingas with back-to-back RBI singles. The Spartans added another run on an error for a 4-0 lead. The Falcons cut the lead to 4-1 in the bottom of the first inning. Ethan Pawlowski walked and Steven Houser reached on an error. The Falcons loaded the bases on a walk to Joey Piscsalko. The Falcons were able to score a run on a ground out by Matt Barber. Jefferson made it 4-2 in the bottom of the second after walks to Tyler Maylish and Cole Erdel. Steve Houser made it a 4-2 ball game with an RBI single.
Sam Caskey pitches for Jefferson during a game against Conneaut.
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Joey Burt pitches for the Conneaut Spartans during a Cole Erdel pitches for the Jefferson Falcons during a game against Conneaut. game against Jefferson. Conneaut upped their lead back to 6-2 after a walk to Isaiah Ngiraingas and Chandler Stitt reached on an error. The Spartans were able to score on an error and a wild pitch. Sam Caskey later relieved Erdel on the mound for the Falcons. Jefferson made it a tworun game once again in the bottom of the third inning. Chris Wittenmyer was hit by a pitch and stole second base. Tyler Maylish made it
Brandon Reinke gets ready to play second base for the Jefferson Falcons during a game against Conneaut.
Ashtabula County Junior High Track BY ALLAN MONONEN Gazette Newspapers ANDOVER TOWNSHIP - The annual Ashtabula County junior high track meet was held Saturday at PV. It was a memorable day for the Lakers as both their boys and girls teams won their meet.
Girls Track PV 108; BRADEN 87; CONNEAUT 42; LAKESIDE 28; GV 25. High Jump, Ashley Hall, PV. Long Jump, Morgan Silvers, PV. Shot Put, Darien Gustafson, Braden. Discus, Emily Martin, Conneaut 100 hurdles, Jennifer Swiger, PV. 200
6-3 with an RBI single. Jefferson was able to scrape together one more run after Cole Erdel purposely got himself into a pickle to score the runner from third base. Jefferson took a 9-6 in the bottom of the fourth inning. Joey Piscsalko got things started with a double. Matt Barber then reached on an error. Chris Wittenmyer tied the game with a two-run triple. Jefferson was able to take a
Hurdles, Skyler Bell, PV. 100 dash, Kenya English, Br. 200, Gina Hill, PV. 400, Gina Hill, PV. 800, Kayla Berthoff, Br. 1600, Abby Carlson, Br. 4/100 relay, PV. 4/200, PV. 4/ 400 Br.
Boys Track PV 99, BRADEN 68, LAKESIDE 73, CONNEAUT 53, GV 0. HJ Trenton Panak, PV. LJ Kevin Brady, Br. Shot Nathan Lower, Conn. Discus Kevin Brady, Br. 100 hurdles Josh Leggett, Conn. 200 H Jordan Hare Br. 100 Kevin Brady, Br. 200 Noah Silvers, PV. 400 Jared Freeman, PV. 800 Jared Freeman, PV. 1600 Jared Freeman, PV. 4/100 Conn. 4/200 Lake. 4/400 Lake.
7-6 lead after a sac-fly by Ryan Zindash. Jefferson kept the hits going with a double by Tyler Maylish. Cole Erdel and Brandon Reinke picked up RBI hits to give Jefferson the 9-6 lead. Conneaut was able to regain the lead in the top of the fifth inning with a twoout rally. Joey Burt and C.J. Rice both reached on errors. Conneaut scored a pair of runs on a wild pitch and then on an overthrow. Dylan Morici extended the inning with a walk and Mike Teed followed with an RBI triple. Conneaut was able to take
a 10-9 lead on another error. Jefferson scraped together a pair of runs in the sixth inning to regain the lead. Chris Wittenmyer walked to start the inning and Ryan Zindash was hit by a pitch. Tyler Maylish moved bother runners over with a bunt. Jefferson then tied the game after a passed ball. Brandon Reinke came through with the big hit once again with his second RBI double of the game. Colten Wilber closed out the game for the Falcons in the 7th inning for the 11-10 win.
Ryan Oatman plays first base for Conneaut during a game against Jefferson.
Jefferson Diamondbacks defeat Grand Valley Green BY BYRON C. WESSELL Gazette Newspapers
DeVivo and Andrew Mehalic combined on the mound to hold Grand ValJEFFERSON - The ley to only two hits, while Jefferson Major League striking out 15 batters. Diamondbacks defeated Andrew Mehalic led the the Grand Valley Green Diamondbacks with two Team in a recent little hits. Anthony DeVivo colleague game 15-6. John lected a triple and Billy M ont anar o, Anthony Dye and Austin Massena
each had a hit. Note: Coaches are encouraged to submit scores for all levels of little league games to sports@gazette news.com or bwessell @gazettenews.com by Monday evening to be in that week’s edition.
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GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • WEEK OF WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 2014 • 17A
Falcons fly past Warriors BY ALLAN MONONEN Gazette Newspapers ASHTABULA TOWNSHIP -The Edgewood Lady Warriors hosted the Lady Falcons Monday, April 28 in a battle of AAC top teams. Falcon hurler Alyssa Irons fired a one hitter to hold off the Warriors 7-1. Gia Saturday ran out an infield single in the first inning for the Warriors lone hit. “It was a nice win, everything came together for a win,” Alyssa Irons said. In a slow-starting game and a pitcher’s duel, the Falcons tallied first in their third inning. Mckenzie Wilber singled home Irons for the visitor’s first run. Edgewood manufactured a run as Sam Blashinsky walked, moved to second on
a sacrifice bunt by Taylor Rowe, advanced to third on a fly ball by Saturday and scored on a passed ball, 1-1. The pitchers set down the hitters in order for until the top of the sixth. Irons helped her self as a hitter by lining a drive to center field a one hop off the fence. A nice relay by Saturday put Irons out at third base but the drive seemed to fire up the Falcons. Jefferson scored four runs to take a 5-1 lead. Wilber walked and scored on a double by Sam Hamski. Kaycee Fusco then walked and stole second. On the throw to second, Hamski scored. Carley Truckey singled to plate Fusco and Emily Smock singled home Truckey. Alyssa Irons set down the Warriors in order in their
sixth. Leading off the seventh, Irons sent a liner to dead center which quickly sailed over the fence for a home run. Hamski tripled and scored on an over throw to third, 7-1. Edgewood went down in order in their seventh and the Falcons had the win. “We knew coming in that Edgewood is playing quality ball, we each had one league loss, tied with Lakeview for the league lead,” Falcon coach Don McCormack said. “The team that hits the ball better usually wins. To-
night we were fortunate to hit the ball better and Alyssa did a good job on the mound,” McCormack added. “We let the game get away from us. It was a good game for four innings. We have to manufacture runs and facing a pitcher like that, it is hard to score more than one run at a time. It is hard to score when she limits runners on base. We knew it would be difficult,” Warrior coach Steve Cunha said. Alyssa Irons was the winning pitcher, 5-3, Taylor Diemer, 3-1, took the loss.
At bat Irons helped herself with a homer and RBI, Deanna Comp and Sam Hamski had two hits and two RBI each. Saturday, May 3, the teams played a return engagement at Jefferson. It was a night game to promote cancer funding.
The Falcons shut out the Warriors 7-0. Irons, 8-3, limited the Warriors to two hits. Deanna Comp, three hits, Irons, Sam Hamski and Bailey Beckwith contributed two hits apiece. Jefferson improves to 104, 6-1, Edgewood slips to 86, 5-3.
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Falcon pitcher Alyssa Irons faces Edgewood’s Ashten Sam Blashinsky scores the tying run for Edgewood during Jefferson senior softball player Taylor Johnston poses for Noce during a recent softball game. a game against Jefferson. a picture prior to a game against Edgewood.
Spartans run past Warriors BY ALLAN MONONEN Gazette Newspapers CONNEAUT -Despite a wet week Conneaut and Edgewood were able to play a softball game Friday, May 2 at Conneaut. In a evenly contested game, the teams battled for five innings until a Spartan five run sixth put the game away for the hosts, 8-3. Conneaut improves to 11-4. Edgewood starter Taylor Diemer set down the Spartans in order in the first, then leading off the second Brenna Nelson drove a double to center, Amanda Chadwick beat out an infield hit and Alexis Nelson singled. Jessica Volkman and Alyssa Chadwick singled to drive in two more tallies, 3-0. Lexi Zappitelli took the mound for the Spartans and held the Warriors scoreless
for four innings. Edgewood answered with a run in their fifth. Taylor Rowe singled and advanced on an infield hit by Gia Saturday. Rowe then scored on a passed ball, 3-1. Sam Blashinsky had reached first on one of her three walks of the game, but on Rowe’s hit, the ball rebounded off the right fielder’s glove to Brenna Nelson in center. Nelson’s accurate throw to third was caught by Lexi Campbell who put down the tag and Blashinsky was out. That defensive gem helped the Spartans hold the Warriors to one run. Gabby McNeil had replaced starting pitcher Taylor Diemer in the third inning. In the sixth McNeil homered over center field with Ashten Noce aboard to tie the game at 3.
That lead was short-lived as the Spartans put up five runs in the bottom of the sixth. Tatum Sanford walked to lead off the inning and Jessica Volkman ran for her. Alyssa Chadwick singled and Tehya Higley was safe on a fielder’s choice to load the bags. Lexi Zappitelli then singled to right field for two runs. Brianna Oatman plated a run with a grounder, Brenna Nelson was hit by a pitch, Amanda Chadwick walked and then Alexis Nelson was nicked on the foot by another pitch, to send another run home. Lexi Campbell sent home a run with a ground ball, 8-3. Taylor Rowe and Gia Saturday singled for the Warriors in their seventh but couldn’t bring them home as Lexi Zappitelli shut down the
last hitters for the victory. “We are getting in a bad habit of not finishing games. It started with Jefferson at 11, today we were 3-3. We had opportunities. We just couldn’t finish. McNeil pitched well for three innings. Conneaut just hit the ball well. There is a reason why Lexi was the Ashtabula County Player -of-the year,” Warrior coach Steve Cunha said. “We seem to get up on teams then get into some sort of lull. McNeil’s home run was huge for them. It completely turned momentum their way, but I am proud of the way the girls battled like they always do. I’m so proud of them for never giving up,” Conneaut coach Nick Armeni said. “We had the right girls in the right situations and they
came through. We’ve lost Dani Heinonen and Emily Lower for a while and the younger girls are picking up their games to push us to a higher level. I’m really proud of all of all of them,” Armeni added. Zappitelli, 8-2, earned the win. McNeil 4-3, suffered the loss. McNeil had two RBI at the
plate. Rowe and Gia Saturday had two hits each. For the Spartans Alyssa Chadwick, Tehya Higley, Alexis Nelson and Lexi Campbell added two hits each. “Thanks to Mike Zappitelli, Bill Taylor and Jim Campbell for getting the field ready to play,” Armeni added.
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Warrior pitcher Gabby McNeil faces Amanda Chadwick, of Conneaut.
Amanda Chadwick scores Conneaut’s second run during a game against Edgewood.
GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • WEEK OF WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 2014 • 18A
7th Annual Ashtabula County Senior Citizens Conference to be held May 16
NARVRE to meet May 12 The National Association of Retired and Veteran Railway Employees, Inc. (NARVRE) Unit #43 will meet 10 a.m. May 12 at the Conneaut Eagles Club #408 171 Main St. Certificates of Appreciation will be presented to local media and the Eagles Club for their support. All Ashtabula County/northwestern Pennsylvania members and employees working on Railroad Retirement or retired on Railroad Retirement are invited. A 50/50 drawing will be held. Contact Jon Brady, President, Unit #43 (440)-593-2790.
HARPERSFIELD TOWNSHIP - The staff at the Ashtabula County Department of Job and Family Services is busy planning the 7th Annual Ashtabula County Senior Citizens Conference.
The title of the conference this year is “Getting the Most out of Your Prescription Drugs - The Benefits, the Costs, and the Effects!” The conference will be held at SPIRE on May 16, 2014, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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440-576-2494
576-1971
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A dish of abuse is our specialty!
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850 LAKE AVENUE • ASHTABULA
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44 North Chestnut Street, Jefferson, Ohio • 440-563-8562
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“Our team is the difference in creating smiles and healthy teeth” DENTAL CARE PROCEDURES OFFERED: Extractions, Tooth-Colored Fillings, Root Canals, Dentures, Bridges, Partials, Crowns, Implants, Mouth Guards, Dental Hygiene, Teeth Whitening (In-Office or Take-Home Kits) • Now Accepting New Patients •
Open 7 Days a Week 6am to 10pm
Kids 12 & under eat free on Tues. 5-9pm
GENEVA Has a Lot to Offer, Visit These Merchants and See!
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Michelle’s Hot Mess celebrates two years of educating customers
2888 North County Line Rd., Geneva, Ohio
440-466-5000
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Private room available at no charge if dining with your meeting.
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440-466-3010
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Michelle’s Hot Mess staff. From left to right: Leigh Anne Rath, Michelle DeCamillo, Alexis Shaw and Kristin Martin.
GENEVA -Two years ago on May 19, Michelle DeCamillo opened Michelle’s Hot Mess with the intent of being a salon that educates its customers. She is happy with the results. “It has been wonderful. The community has really taken to us,” DeCamillo said. “What sets us apart from everyone else is education. We really try to educate our clients - not just putting them in a shampoo bowl and washing their hair. We talk about what we are putting in their hair, to what we are doing, to how we are foiling it, to what can make their hair in better shape. We really educate the client to get them knowledgeable to what we are doing and why we are doing it.” By taking the time to explain the reason for everything, DeCamillo believes it builds trust. “Clients trust us because we are sharing our knowledge with them,” DeCamillo said. “Typical stylists don’t do that. We are not trying to sell you product you don’t need but products that you do need.” Stylist Alexis Shaw said the idea is to make people feel safe. “Our focus here is to make people feel comfortable and to make them feel at home,” Shaw said. “You don’t have to be stressed out when you come here. It is family orientated type of place. We want to take care of everybody.” Michelle’s Hot Mess is one stop shop for all of your beauty product needs. “We supply everything from shampoo, conditioners, sprays, body washes, tanning lotions, flat irons, blow dryers,” DeCamillo
said. “We have everything here that you need for hair so you don’t have to go anywhere else. We have a full line of makeup. It does set us apart because we care about every single nook and cranny.” Michelle’s Hot Mess caters to all ages and sizes. “We work with men, women and kids, old and young,” DeCamillo said. “The grandmother in the roller set doesn’t want the roller set; she wants the new hip look. We can educate them on how to get the new look and still be a grandma.” Michelle’s Hot Mess goes out of its way to make the young ones feel comfortable. “With the kids we give cookies and a drink so it makes it a little extra special to come in,” DeCamillo said. Michelle’s Hot Mess has several specials for the month of May. “We have a Mother ’s Day special which is a mother and daughter pedicure for $60,” DeCamillo said. “Also there is an allover color, haircut and brow wax special for $82. We have two tanning specials. Level 1 unlimited for one month for $20 and Level 2 is unlimited for $25.” Michelle’s Hot Mess accepts tanning walk-ins. “For haircuts and styles walk-ins are accepted, but appointments are highly recommended as May is a busy time,” DeCamillo said. Michelle’s Hot Mess also provides facials, massage and all waxing. “We use a new soy-based product instead of wax so that sets us apart around town,” DeCamillo said. For more information, call 440-466-9206 or visit www.facebook.com/Mich elleshotmess.
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What A Great Place for Mom this Mother’s Day!! Gifts Certificates Available
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1020 South Broadway :: 440-466-9206
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SPRING IS HERE!
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