THE GAZETTE WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 2012
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JEFFERSON - The Jefferson Elementary School completed its Health Week last week with a full day of health facts and classes. Students learned about dental hygiene, how to prepare a good breakfast, household poisons and other healthy tidbits. The fifth and sixth graders had a special chance to learn about CPR and how to us an automated external defibrillator, or AED. An AED is an automated version of the manual paddles used in hospitals and seen on many television shows. “They are very safe. They were tested on a bunch of fourth graders and paramedics,” Lori Slimmer of University Hospitals said. The AED has a program which PHOTOS BY SADIE PORTMAN talks anyone through shocking Chris Kettunen dressed up like the tooth fairy so she could teach the someone’s heart back into a steady kindergarteners lessons on dental hygiene. rhythm and have been shown to be
JEFFERSON - As the state of the 2012-2013 school year becomes clearer, the Jefferson Area Local Schools Board of Education continues to make personnel decisions as members receive more information about next year’s course list and financial situation. Some positive actions came out of the board’s meeting on Tuesday, May 22, as the board was able to recall five teachers back from the reduction in force that happened earlier this spring. “When you create a RiF (reduction in force) list, you almost have to go a little deeper than you might want to until you know better how BY SADIE PORTMAN your scheduling is going to go,” Gazette Newspapers JALS Superintendent Doug Hladek said. GENEVA - The City of Geneva See RECALL page 11A recognized four safety force members for their service to the community at last Monday’s city council meeting. “We have a great team over here of police officers, dispatchers and firefighters,” Chief Doug Starkey of the Geneva Fire Department said. BY SADIE PORTMAN Starkey said the fire and police Gazette Newspapers departments are a system that coASHTABULA - A settlement ordinate together to keep the comwas made for a lawsuit brought munity safe. forth by a group from the City of “Much like our city officials, we Ashtabula’s Police Division K-9 work together as a team for our Unit against the city. community’s success and it’s very inOfficers Thomas Perry, former Lieutenant John Koski, Detective William Felt and Adam Simons filed the lawsuit under the Federal Fair Labors Standards Act claiming the city had not paid them for training the dogs after hours in BY JAN PERALA Geneva Area City Schools their homes. “We had a number of K-9 officGENEVA - Finding a way to ers, former and present, who withdefray college tuition costs is a subout any prior notice to the city or to their supervision as far as I am ject of great concern for most stuaware filed what is called a first dents and their families these notice lawsuit,” Ashtabula City days, but three Geneva High School sophomores will begin the Solicitor Michael Franklin said. The settlement is a total of college admissions process ahead $100,000 to be paid over two years of the game with significant scholto the officers, which includes all arship dollars to their credit back pay and liquidated damages. thanks to their performance at The city will also be responsible for State Science Day on May 5. Alyx Lynham, Abby Williams and Tyler the officers’ attorney fees. “In our particular case the K-9 Hunt garnered academic scholarofficer program was a completely ships to two Ohio colleges worth a volunteer program,” Franklin said. total $176,000 based on judges’ “You had to ask to join the K-9 Pro- assessment of their research projects at the state level. gram.” State Science Day judges Franklin said the city did give the K-9 Unit officers some compen- awarded Alyx Lynham the Heidelsation, but the officers claimed it berg Science Scholarship for was not enough under the Federal $7,000 per year for four years, totaling $28,000, as well as the reFair Labors Standard Act. newable $15,000 per year Ohio
very user friendly. “The fourth and fifth graders were able to do everything correct but slightly slower, about 15 to 20 second slower than the paramedics,” Slimmer said. AEDs are in every school and can be found in other public areas such as arenas, hotels and restaurants. “The kids will walk by here every day and I’m sure most of them don’t know our AED is right outside the nurse’s office,” Margaret Savarese, the school district’s nurse, said. “I’m sure most of them don’t even know what it is, so this is a good opportunity for them.” Other classes talked about healthy drinks and what to avoid when going in for medical procedures or before and during a sporting event.
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Safety Force members honored in Geneva
City of Ashtabula settles K-9 lawsuit
tricate,” Starkey said. “All our safety forces have to be on the same page.” To win employee of the year, one must be nominated and then voted on by his or her peers. Police Chief Dan Dudik agreed with the choice of winners for the 2011 department Employees of the Year. “It’s actually a very nice honor to be able to present this year’s officer, part-time employee and dispatcher for the police department,” Dudik said. Ryan Reese was the winner of the part-time employee of the year, PHOTOS BY SADIE PORTMAN Chris Cahill won officer of the year and Ann Smith won the dispatcher From left to right stands Chris Cahill, Ann Smith and Ryan Reese. All received awards for being Safety Force Members of the Year.
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Geneva High School + Science = Excellence
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Wesleyan University State Science Day Scholarship worth $60,000. Lynham’s research project tested for harmful pathogens on surfaces in restaurants. Classmate Abby Williams won the Ohio Wesleyan University State Science Day Scholarship also valued at $15,000 per year, a total of $60,000. Williams’ research investigated the noise levels and safety of several brands of headphones. Tyler Hunt earned the Heidelberg Science Scholarship for $7,000 per year worth a total of $28,000. Hunt measured salinity levels in a local waterway to determine the effects of runoff from the use of road deicers Sophomore Katie Peck garPHOTO BY JAN PERALA FOR GENEVA SCHOOLS nered The Wilds Conservation Geneva High School State Science team members earned top Career Training Scholarship and awards and college scholarships worth $176,000 at State Science Geological Award for the second Day. From left: Jason Downie, Abby Williams, Alyx Lynham, Katie See SCIENCE page 6A Peck and Tyler Hunt. In back are GHS science teachers Wendy Booth and John Barbo.
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Senior Center shows appreciation with luncheon and prizes BY SADIE PORTMAN Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON - On Wednesday, the Jefferson Senior Center celebrated National Senior Appreciation Month with a potluck dinner and games. “Pizza Joe donated pizza, and we have a large number of potluck items the seniors have brought in for each other,” Christine Litwiler, senior center coordinator, said. The biggest game of the day was a game that required the seniors to name the song as they heard the first few seconds of the number. “It’s a combination of Wheel of Fortune and Name That Tune, and they can win the prizes that have been donated,” Litwiler said. The center received many prizes for the game
and the seniors were happy to have a chance at winning them. “Something Something Plants donated two baskets, Auto Zone did a wash and wax bucket, Care Tenders, which is a home health company, donated a basket and Intrepid Home Health donated a basket,” Litwiler said. Another game was word based. “We’ve got a word game we’re going to do, and, based on who has the most words, they get 15 percent off any service at Valerie’s and free ice cream at Tuxies,” Litwiler said. Other donations did not involve game prizes but rather gave seniors a chance to pick out a prom dress for the senior prom on June 7. “Classy Consignment offered a series of prom dresses at 60 percent off, as Jefferson is holding the All
County Senior Prom this year,” Litwiler said. Litwiler is excited to hold the prom and said the tickets are $10 apiece. “Dennis Ford will be here, and it’s catered and about 25 to 30 seniors will be coming,” Litwiler said. The senior center has had the support Glenna Wolf paints a ceramic teddy of the Jefferson bear, an activity she works on every Community in many Wednesday. All the ceramics were different ways. donated to the senior center. “Everyone in the village has been very gen- are proud of is the compleerous to us,” Litwiler said. tion of their computer Worthington Cylinder classes, which has generdonated fruit cups for the ated even more donations. luncheon but has also in the “We just completed our past paid for senior lun- free computer class for secheons and gave monetary niors and, in doing so, the donations to the center. village paid to have free WiAnother announcement Fi installed throughout the senior center officials JCRC and the senior cen-
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Betty Burlingame, Mary Klaege, Marilyn Heidelberg and June Pohle pose as they wait to enjoy their luncheon in honor of National Senior Appreciation Month.
ter,” Litwiler said. seniors to get them out on the The Wi-Fi is currently web and get them educated.” available for both the senior The seniors showed their center and community and own appreciation for their recreation center. center. “We’re really trying to do “When you’re at home upgrades not just for our se- and you’re all alone, it is a nior center but for our com- drag,” Mary Jane Camp munity center members who said. “It’s so lonesome and have supported us,” Litwiler so dull that you’re climbing said. walls.” The Jefferson Police DeCamp said she loves seepartment is also participat- ing her friends every day ing in encouraging seniors and have an opportunity to to learn computer skills by connect with others. Write said. making a donation of its “It’s companionship,” The campaign is looking own. Camp said. for any kind of support mem“The police department is bers can receive. donating two notebook comSadie Portman, reporter “Volunteer and donor sup- puters,” Litwiler said. “So for the Gazette, may be port are going to be critical we’re going to start doing in- reached at sportman@ to this citizen-led campaign,” dividual tutoring with our gazettenews.com. Griffiths and Write said. Text updates and participation in a ‘text the mob to get out the vote’ campaign can be received by emailing USPS 273-820 your phone number and name to citizensforgeneva Office located at: schools@gmail.com. 46 W. Jefferson St., Jefferson, Ohio 44047 “Finally, please think Address editorial correspondence to: about a financial contribuP.O. Box 166, Jefferson, Ohio 44047 tion for this citizen-led campaign. Your dollars will help (440) 576-9125 Fax: (440) 576-2778 us inform and empower citizens to vote yes for our kids Email: gazette@gazettenews.com and the quality of their education,” Griffiths and Write Publisher Emeritus .................. John Lampson said. All checks are payable to President/Publisher ................ William Creed “Citizens for Geneva Schools” bcreed@gazettenews.com and can be sent to 135 South Eagle Street, Geneva, Ohio Senior Editor ......................... Stefanie Wessell 44041.
Geneva School levy has citizens campaigning for votes BY SADIE PORTMAN Gazette Newspapers GENEVA - A committee has formed in Geneva to campaign for the school’s upcoming levy on the Aug. 7th ballot. “Due to significant cuts in funding from the State of Ohio, we find the Geneva School district in a perilous place where cuts from the Geneva Board of Education will have a negative impact on the quality of education in 2012-2013 unless we act,” Jen Griffiths and Kim Write wrote in an email. The committee is called the Citizen for Geneva Schools and formed just this past week. “The Citizen for Geneva Schools committee is a citizen-drive committee of parents, teachers, students and all concerned citizens who want to ensure that all of our
kids have a great education in Geneva,” Griffiths and Write said. The committee will meet 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 23, at the Geneva Middle School media center. The emergency levy is for $4.9 mills, generating about $1.6 million in operating funds each year for 10 years. The committee is looking for anyone with ideas on how to get the word out to voters. “Thank you in advance for your advice, ideas, and effort,” Griffiths and Write said. “We realize time is ticking and hope to have more campaign information available shortly.” The campaign meetings are every Wednesday at 7 p.m. through Aug. 7 and are held at the Geneva Middle School Media Center. The committee reminds voters they must be registered by July 9 in order to be
eligible to vote in the August election. “In order to win this Aug. 7, every eligible student, parent and concerned citizen who supports the Citizens for Geneva Schools campaign must get registered to vote and then vote yes for our kids,” Griffiths and Write stated. The committee acknowledges winning the levy will not be easy as the last levy was voted down in November by about 61 percent. “We have a tough campaign ahead of us, but if we mobilize the large yes vote to get out on Aug. 7 or absentee vote, we can win,” Griffiths and Write said. The committee sees the challenge of getting the right information out to voters. “We will have an updated website, Frequently Asked Questions page and more specific updates on this levy coming soon,” Griffiths and
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Pictured are Reid Piper, Jonathan Norton and Robbie Pictured are Jonathan Norton, Robbie Eckart and DJ Keith Eckart. Rose. Two sixth-grade students are embarking on an opportunity of a lifetime and send out their thanks. Robbie Eckart from Jefferson Elementary School and Jonathan Norton from Rock Creek Elementary School are leaving on a 15-day trip to Australia in June of 2012 as Student Ambassadors in the People to People program. On March 30, the two boys and their parents hosted a combined Elementary fifth-/sixth-grade “Spring Fling” dance. With rockin’ tunes from DJ Keith Rose, approximately 25 students danced and enjoyed lively conversation. Much thanks to the Jefferson United Methodist Church
for allowing the event to be held in the Friendship Hall. The boys greatly appreciated all adults that assisted as chaperones during the evening. In addition to the dance, Robbie and Jonathan asked each student to donate a non-perishable food item to Jefferson’s local food pantry, MANNA. Those that brought items to be donated were entered into door prize drawings for gift cards to local businesses. MANNA food pantry received 14 pounds of donations from Robbie and Jonathan. Way to go, guys! Best wishes for a safe and successful trip.
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GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • WEEK OF WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 2012 • 4A
Soldiers and Sailors Monument remains unforgotten in Geneva BY SADIE PORTMAN Gazette Newspapers GENEVA - The City of Geneva held a full weekend of celebrations for the rededication of its Soldiers and Sailors Monument, which was moved from the site of the old Geneva Elementary School to its current location on Broadway and Park Street. The ceremony was held on Saturday and included many area dignitaries. “We have memorials so that we never forget,” Ohio State Rep. Casey Kozlowski said. The monument was created after the Civil War to commemorate the winning of the war and those who fought in it. “Today we look back and we remember the sacrifice that our military personnel have made for us,” Kozlowski said. The monument has a strong history in Geneva, and the weekend provided a chance for residents to reconnect with the monument that was originally dedicated on Aug. 3, 1880. “This war monument has so much significance for this community and has so much history, not only for this region but for the nation,” Ohio Senator Capri Cafaro said. Historian Bradley Keefer retold the story of the monument going back to the beginning of the planning days. “We remember the past by actively doing things to make those memories whole and firm,” Keefer said. Keefer said originally the monument was to be a memorial to the soldiers who had died in battle and was set to be placed in the cemetery. “There was little since of healing or reconciliation in those first ten years in both the north and the south, as both sets of veterans held the others responsible for the bloodshed of the war,” Keefer said.
John King portrayed the 16th president of the United States, Abe Lincoln, during the ceremony. Keefer is uncertain what events took place from the plans of placing the monument in the cemetery to where it was first placed in the center of town. Keefer said they had already placed the cement base in the cemetery before deciding on its first location. “Something happened, however, and this is still a bit of a mystery to me and so my future research will be to try and figure out when the tide turned from a cemetery memorial into a downtown memorial,” Keefer said. Keefer then recalled the transformation of the monument from a remembrance of the dead to a monument of celebration of the Union’s win. Keefer believes this was a result of the reconstruction in the South being completed and the South beginning to make its own laws to undermine the anti-slavery position of the country. “They couldn’t let the results of the war be undone by the Southerns,” Keefer said. The monument was then created to never forget the Union’s win and those who had sacrificed. “Instead of remembering
The City of Geneva had a Civil War encampment set up on the former site of the old school on the corner of South Eagle and Park Street.
Since the monument was commemorative of the Civil War, the city had reenactors dress as Civil War soldiers. just the dead, the Geneva Soldiers and Sailors Monument would celebrate victory,” Keefer said. Keefer said the monument was not a symbol of the country’s wholeness as one might think. “It was certainly a celebration of the Union nation, not a celebration of a reunited nation because that was yet to come,” Keefer said. In 1911, the monument would undergo its first move by the newly built Geneva High School. “The location in the square, although prominent and important, was now a hindrance to modern traffic,” Keefer said. Keefer said the move was not completely accepted by everyone, as Civil War veterans thought the move would cause people to forget. “Needless to say, the Civil War veterans protested. They didn’t win the protest,” Keefer said. The city tried to ease the veterans’ worries by saying placing the monument at the high school would not cause the monument to be forgotten as it was a prominent section of the city. “Unfortunately it was vulnerable to vandalism and damage,” Keefer said. It was this vandalism and damage that brought the monument back into the city’s limelight as city officials wanted to find ways to restore the monument. “Since then, I think it’s important to note that this city has done the necessary things in order to remember,” Keefer said. Sargent Major Richard Arndt, a former United States Marine and Geneva resident, gave a perspective from a soldier’s point of view. “We owe a debt of honor to our fallen veterans. We owe a debt of honor to our wounded veterans. We owe a debt of
Sargent Major Richard Arndt, a former United States Marine and Geneva resident, gave a perspective from a soldier’s point of view. honor to anyone who has served and anyone who has assisted in serving,” Arndt said. Ardnt said the memorial will stand as a reminder to everyone who encounters it. “Every single time you drive past that memorial, it’s going to cause you to remember,” Arndt said. When Arndt sees the monument, he thinks of soldiers and sailors both current and past who have served the country. “I think about whether somebody is deployed fighting terrorism, trying to get rid of a dictator, supporting democracy, doing away with tyranny, providing humanitarian aid, protecting our coast line or fighting a drug war,” Arndt said. Arndt knows firsthand the sacrifices the current and veterans of war have made in the name of the United States of America. “I think about no sleep. I think about working 24 hours a day, seven days a week, four weeks a month for six months, seven months, eight months, no mail, cold, tired muddy, crawling in the mud,” Arndt said. The monument is a constant reminder for the city of these sacrifices. Keefer said the history of the monument and its many moves continue to show the city has never forgotten. “In an odd way, the journey of our meandering monument to its present location fulfills its original purpose far more effectively than if it had stood in the cemetery,” Keefer said.
Two Ashtabula County bridges among top 10 bridge travel sites BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON - The Society of American Travel Writers has named two covered bridges in Ashtabula County among its top 10 bridge travel sites. The Society of American Travel Writers created the list as a way to mark the 75th anniversary of the Golden Gate Bridge, which officially opened to traffic on May 28, 1937. To mark this key moment in travel history, the Society of American Travel Writers presented its list of top 10 bridge sites in the U.S. and Canada, with unique offerings for travelers, adventurers and allaround bridge enthusiasts. Among the list are the Smolen Gulf and Liberty Covered Bridges in Ashtabula County. “Together these two bridges account respectively for the longest and shortest covered bridges in the U.S. – and they’re both in Ashtabula County, Ohio. Situated about 60 miles northeast of Cleveland, the bridges are star attractions in the Covered Bridge Festival, held in October. Visit www.coveredbridgefestival.org to learn more,” the society stated in a press release. Other bridges on the list include: • Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. Visitors can take walking tours, catch spectacular views of the bridge wrapped in fog and marvel at its trademark deep red color. • George Washington Bridge. The world’s busiest bridge per car traffic, it routes drivers along 14 total lanes to get them between New York and New Jersey. Opened to traffic in 1931, the bridge was twice as long as any previous suspension bridge. Not just for cars, the bridge also caters to bikers and pedestrians.
• Lake Pontchartrain Causeway: Although it doesn’t span a massive canyon or gorge, this is the longest bridge in the U.S. It runs nearly 24 miles. • Royal Gorge Bridge. Located a few miles southwest of Colorado Springs in Cañon City, Colo., it’s the highest suspension bridge in the U.S., hanging in at 956 feet high. A dedicated park offers many adventure activities including ziplines, aerial trams and burro rides – plus it has the longest bridge bungee jump in the US. • Big Dam Bridge. This is the longest pedestrian bridge in North America – it has never seen car traffic. The two bridge ends connect portions of Little Rock, Ark. The span has hosted weddings, offers a full moon walking tour and has a dedicated foundation for promoting physical fitness. • Overseas Highway. This bridge connects the islands of the Florida Keys with more than 100 miles of roadway. The highway is part of US Rt. 1, which runs the entire length of the eastern seaboard and ends in Key West, Fla. • Rainbow Bridge. While not manmade, it is the world’s largest natural bridge. This National Monument’s celebrated the centennial of its declaration in 2010. • Confederation Bridge. Spanning eight miles from the Canadian provinces of Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick, this is the world’s longest bridge crossing ice-covered water. • SkyTrail Bridge. The longest pedestrian bridge in Canada, it was built 100 years ago to serve as a railway bridge. In 2003 it was converted to a pedestrian bridge, and visitors can make the 3,000 foot trek across the bridge by visiting the town of Outlook, Saskatchewan.
Ashtabula County Pomona Grange met April 21 Ashtabula County Pomona Grange held the annual Calendar Luncheon on April 21 at the Jefferson Grange. Family Activities Chairman Sharon Kohta chaired the event. A roast beef dinner was served to 100 people. Gospel singer Sherry Cornell provided entertainment. A donation was made in Sherry’s name to Hospice. Serving on the committee were Donna Marous, Ingrid Whitaker, Barb Christ, and Peg Burks. Others helping to make the event a success were Dale and Howard Christ, Eileen Kusar, Kelsey Burks, Ladi Kubichek, Laddie Marous, Michelle Chandler, Carol Tryon, and Jamie Chervinski. Tables were decorated for each month with the theme of their choice. Denise Hodges and Sharon Kohta, Carol Mead, Sue DeAngelis, Marcella Piper, Brandy Hanusosky, Ingrid Whitaker, Marilyn Crabtree, Barb Christ, Peg Burks, Linda Hochschild and Ellen Weir, and Lois Coryea decorated tables. Granges represented were East Plymouth, Jefferson, Saybrook, Griggs, Sheffield Star, and Richfield. Kohta extended a thank you to all who attended and helped with the event.
Local Government May 23 Ashtabula: Workforce Policy Committee The Ashtabula County Workforce Policy Committee will be meeting on Wednesday, May 23, beginning at 8:15 a.m. The meeting will be held at the Ashtabula County Job Source, 2247 Lake Avenue, Ashtabula, Ohio.
June 5 Saybrook Township: Trustees Saybrook Township trustees will hold their Special Monthly Meeting on June 5 at 7 p.m. to discuss only the following items: job descriptions, fences around PHOTOS BY SADIE PORTMAN City Manager Jim Pearson addresses the city as the A wreath was placed on the monument by a current pools and sidewalks. The meeting will be held at the community rededicates the Soldiers and Sailors active duty member of the Navy and Army during Township Administrative Offices, 7247 Center Road, Ashtabula, Ohio. Please call 969-1106 for any questions. Monument on South Broadway. Saturday’s rededication ceremony.
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City of Geneva find timeless papers in capsule BY SADIE PORTMAN Gazette Newspapers GENEVA - The City of Geneva officials opened the time capsule found during the move of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument from the old elementary school to a block down to the corner of South Broadway and Park Street. “We don’t know where it was at that time, but we do know when it was moved to the high school when they formed the base they actually took and formed a little bowl,” Geneva City Manager Jim Pearson said. Pearson received a frantic phone call from the movers late last summer. “When the last stone under the sailor came off, I got a frantic phone call from the movers and they said, ‘you better get over here right now,’” Pearson said. “We did not know there was a time capsule in the monu-
ment.” When Pearson arrived on the scene, he found the old mason jar and could see the old newspapers inside. “This mason jar was sitting in the bowl and it had three Indian head pennies on it indicating the date, and we know it was moved in 1911,” Pearson said. The pennies ranged in dates from 1903 to 1908. The mason jar was placed on the stage in front of the monument for everyone to see the unveiling of the time capsule’s contents as Pearson himself took out the contents. “This is it. It hasn’t been touched since last summer,” Pearson said. When first looking inside, Pearson and Tony Long could see the capsule was full of paper. “We’d like to remove as much as we can without destroying it,” Long said about carefully taking out the pa-
pers. The time capsule contained newspapers from all over the area, including the Geneva Times, the Cleveland Daily Herald, The Cleveland Leader, the Ashtabula Beacon, priced at two cents, and the Geneva Free Press Times. All the papers were dated between 1800 to 1911. The oldest paper discovered was a paper from New York State called the Ulster County Gazette, which was dated Jan. 4, 1800, edition number 88. The city wants to restore the papers as some were damaged through moisture getting inside the jar. “We’re going to hopefully be able to segregate everything and eventually cataPHOTOS BY SADIE PORTMAN logue it, film it and so on,” The Gallery Singers sang authentic Civil War-era songs before the time capsule was Long said. “We’ll have to go opened on Sunday afternoon. and take a look at what we found.” The city also buried a new time capsule, which is set to be opened in 2058 when the City of Geneva celebrates its centennial of becoming a city, along with another time capsule buried in 2003. “Both the capsules will be opened in 2058,” Long said. Some of the contents in the new capsule include the complete history of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument, the city hall employees’ favorite songs on an MP3 player, Time Magazine from April 1 which includes the top 100 most influential people in the world, library cards and a 2012 quarter, dine and nickel.
Tony Long and Geneva City Manager Jim Pearson stand Sadie Portman, reporter behind the new and old time for the Gazette, may be capsules as they prepare to reached at sportman@gazette The Civil War encampment re-enactors came down Park Street to see the unveiling of open the time capsule. news.com. the time capsule found in the Soldiers and Sailors Monument last summer.
City Manager Jim Pearson pulls out the first paper newspaper out of the time capsule, an 1876 edition of the Geneva Times.
Geneva City Manager Jim Pearson holds in his hands the oldest paper found in the time capsule, a Jan. 4, 1800 edition of the Ulster County Gazette.
Geneva City Council Representative Howard Anderson makes an appearance at the unveiling of the time capsule.
Ashtabula County Fair to honor Purple Heart recipients in 2013 BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers
will be part of a new contest at the fair. If there are enough entries, all of the Purple JEFFERSON - The Heart recipients will receive Ashtabula County Fair will one. Helfer said he got the idea honor Purple Heart recipients to honor the Purple Heart reduring the 2013 fair. Ashtabula County Fair cipients from the Trumbull Board member Everett Helfer and Columbiana county fairs. is spearheading the festivi- He recently watched a video ties, as he looks to gather the of Trumbull County’s service, names of still-living Purple which honored 49 recipients. “It was a very impressive Heart recipients in the county. The tribute will involve service,” Helfer said. The Ashtabula County awarding a handmade quilt, afghan or cross-stitch blanket Fair has instituted a new spotlighting the Purple Heart class that will be open for award to the veterans, Helfer quilts, afghans, cross-stitch said. Veterans’ names will be blankets and throws, as well drawn to win the quilts, which as blanket-type items for both
the Senior and Junior divisions, in 2013. These items will not be returned to the exhibitor after the fair, but rather will be distributed to the Purple Heart recipients. Any extra quilts or afghans will be donated to veterans’ hospitals or nursing facilities. Preference will be given to wounded veterans returning from Afghanistan and Iraq, but they will be given to veterans from all conflicts. Items must be at least lap size (40 inches by 60 inches) but no larger than a twin size. They must be red, white and blue in color and include at least one Purple Heart, either
appliquéd or incorporated as part of the entire design on the time. A signed form must be signed by the exhibitor. The form will appear in the 2013 Premium Books. The items will be displayed during fair week before given to a veteran. A service of dedication, with members of veterans’ organizations present, will be held on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2013, in front of the grandstand at 5 p.m., Helfer said. This service will be held during Veterans Day at the fair. There are hopes of including a 21-gun salute in the cer-
emony, Helfer said. Veterans also will be presented with the quilts during this ceremony. In 2014, a service honoring the deceased Purple Heart recipients is being planned, Helfer said. But to make this service a success, the fair board is collecting names of living Purple Heart recipients to honor. So far, Helfer has collected more than 15 names. To collect more names, Helfer and the fair board need the help of the community. He is hoping family members will step forward and share their relatives’ names, as often veterans don’t like to talk about
their experience. “They don’t like to talk about the war, or what they’ve been into,” Helfer said. Helfer also has contacted local veterans’ organizations about obtaining names. People wishing to share additional names can contact Helfer at 998-3950. People or businesses interested in being a sponsor for the activities and veterans’ travel expenses during the 2013 fair may contact him as well. If possible, the veterans’ names, their rank, branch of service, dates served and conflict served in are asked to be included.
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Wiley honored as 2011 Employee of the Year HONOR
Meet Your Neighbor BY SADIE PORTMAN Gazette Newspapers GENEVA - Gregory Wiley was declared 2011 Employee of the Year by the City of Geneva at last Monday night’s city council meeting. Wiley is a police officer for the city and has spent many hours working to keep the city safe. “Gregory Wiley has worked at the City of Geneva Police Department since 1989 and has proven himself a dedicated and hardworking employee,” Geneva City Councilor Philip Cordova read from the proclamation. As a veteran of the department, many rookies and fellow veterans look up to Wiley as he is constantly showing how to serve with pride and dignity. “Gregory Wiley has been a role model at the Geneva Police Department as he has served with honor and dignity in all of his roles at the station, including leadership
roles,” Cordova said. Wiley has served several roles at the police department and has thrived no matter where he is placed. Wiley is known for his thorough investigations and patrolling of the neighborhoods. “Gregory Wiley has performed the duty of patrolman, investigator and captain at the Geneva Police Department,” Cordova said. Wiley was honored to receive the honor and to hear the kind words the City of Geneva’s officials had to say. “Gregory Wiley continuously performs at the highest degree of professionalism, leads by example and has demonstrated his enthusiasm for a positive role in the Geneva community with his countless hours of service,” Cordova said. Wiley has conducted such investigations as the meth labs found in the city, several robberies and even had a heartwarming chance encounter with a raccoon who
Dan Arkenburg was honored with the 2011 Firefighter of the Year PHOTO BY SADIE PORTMAN award at last Monday Gregory Wiley shakes hands with Geneva City Councilor night’s Geneva City Philip Cordova as he is honored with the title of 2011 Council meeting. Employee of the Year by the City of Geneva. of the year. was found snoozing on the came on to the police departDudik said all of his emsteps of the Geneva Junior ment,” Pearson said. ployees need to work toHigh School back in 2006. Pearson said he would gether to have a successful Cordova says Wiley is not make the same decision department. just an ordinary officer and again to hire Wiley if he had “I brought them all tois always looking for ways to the chance. gether because they truly all make the city safer. “Greg, you’ve just done a work together as a team,” “His efforts set a positive great job and always work Dudik said. example to help build a bet- tirelessly on some major inDudik said each winner ter future for Geneva,” vestigations recently and it has stood out in his departCordova said. really means a lot to the ment and has worked tireWiley proudly excepted community,” Pearson said. lessly for the community. the words but not before “Your effort does not go un“They have done outhearing a few words from noticed.” standing jobs over the Geneva City Manager Jim years, and their peers have Pearson. Sadie Portman, reporter recognized them for this “I had the distinct honor for the Gazette, may be and have voted for them of recommending him to our reached at sportman@gazette for this honor,” Dudik said. manager for hiring when he news.com. Dudik is proud of everyone involved with the City of Geneva’s safety forces. “They have picked a profession and have dedicated charge fees for facilities and ing their vision for the park themselves to that professervices of the park or en- and reasons as to why they sion,” Dudik said. ter into a lease for park would be a qualified member to carry out the duties use,” Sezon said. There is a deadline to ap- as a member of the Geneva ply and anyone interested is Township Park Board and encouraged apply for the an updated resume must be submitted, Sezon said. opened position. “You were given a stipend All applicants can send of $1,000 per year per contract “Interested applicants should send by June 22, their letter and resume to: to cover presumably the time Marianne Sezon, Esq., spent taking care of the dog,” 2012,” Sezon said. Everyone applying must Court Administrator Franklin said. “In addition, Ashtabula County Court the city arraigned for donated provide a letter listing the reasons they are right for of Common Pleas food, paid for all veterinary 25 West Jefferson Street bills, provided all needed the position. Jefferson, Ohio 44047 A letter of interest sharequipment and training.” Boarding for the dog while an officer was on vaFrom page 1A cation was also provided free of charge, according to Franklin. consecutive year. Based on hair. Franklin said the city was “We are very proud of the last year’s performance at the state level, Peck already research these students taken by surprise when the owns the $15,000 per year have completed,” Geneva lawsuit came upon them. “We were certainly not renewable Ohio Wesleyan High School’s Science Fair University State Science Coordinator Wendy Booth aware of any disgruntlement Day Scholarship. Peck’s re- said. “More than a thousand or any [dissatisfaction] tosearch focused on growth dif- STEM (science, technology, ward the K-9 program. It ferentials in plants grown in engineering and math) stu- seemed to be working well for dents from across the state the city and it seemed to be soil collected at a landfill. Jason Downie was compete at State Science working well for the officers,” awarded the Governor ’s Day and the fact that Franklin said. Two days of mediation sesAward for Excellence in Ag- Geneva students earned top ricultural and Food Science awards and college scholar- sions were had between the Research. Downie analyzed ships of this magnitude city, the officers and both plant growth in soil enriched shows they can compete with sides’ attorneys when they finally came to an agreement. with beta carotene in human the best.” “The officers involved all agreed to [the terms] in court,” Franklin said. Franklin said the city’s attorney’s advised the city to take the settlement since rulings on these cases are never certain and often costly. “Our attorney gave us an assessment which indicated that this settlement was at the low end of what could happen if we took this to trial and were unsuccessful on some of our defenses,” Franklin said. According to Franklin, the settlement does not place any blame on the city but merely settles the case out of court. “I do unequivocally recommend that you adopt this
Position opened in the Geneva Township Park Board of Commissioners BY SADIE PORTMAN Gazette Newspapers GENEVA TOWNSHIP The Geneva Township Park Board of Commissioners is now looking for an applicant who can fill the position as a member of the Geneva Township Park Board. “Ashtabula County Court of Common Pleas is seeking a qualified application for the appointment of Geneva Township Park Board,” Marianne Sezon said. The board is currently a member short and would like to fill the vacancy quickly. However, not just anyone can apply for the position as there are certain qualifications the board is looking for in candidates. “Applicants must: one, be residents of Geneva Township, the City of Geneva or Village of Geneva-on-theLake; and two, possess a strong interest and vision for the improvement, maintenance and operation of the Geneva Township Park,” Sezon said. The open position is not a paid position and is
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From page 1A The Firefighter of the Year went to Dale Arkenburg, a long-time veteran of the fire department. “Every year I go, ‘I don’t really like this award because it’s a team effort and it takes everyone to do the job,’” Starkey said. “But every year, they never cease to amaze me and they pick that one person that really stands out.” For five years, Arkenburg has been a part of the juvenile fire center and has worked with families and children from across the area. “He coordinates all our fire prevention talks throughout the city,” Starkey said. “He speaks to over 1,000 kids each year.” The City of Geneva was happy to take the time out to properly celebrate the hard working safety force officials. Dudik said Geneva’s safety forces are a constant drive in the community and they have dedicated countless hours to their profession. “They never get a day off,” Dudik said. “They work seven days a week, including Christmas, Thanksgiving, the Fourth of July and New Year ’s. The safety forces do not stop.” Sadie Portman, reporter for the Gazette, may be reached at sportman@ gazettenews.com.
From page 1A settlement not because it is fair but because it is the most economical course for the city,” Franklin said. The city also wanted it to be clear to the public, the K9 program will not be reinstated. “Because of the concern of a liability going forward, the manager made the decision some months ago to terminate the program,” Franklin said. J.P. Ducro, council president, said the K-9 case has been hard on the city and on himself personally as much of what occurred happened before he took office. “Of all the discussions that I have had with the city manager and the city officials in my six months here in office, this issue has been by far the most discouraging one to me,” Ducro said. Ducro wishes he could have talked directly with the officers and figured out a way to appease them without terminating the program or having the lawsuit filed. “This issue is particular disturbing to me because the outcome of this case will never restore the same quality of police care to our community or protection to our citizen and the fiscal condition of our city from what it could have been or previously was,” Ducro said. The city council voted unanimously to adopt the settlement. Ward 5 Councilor James Trisket was not present for the vote. Sadie Portman, reporter for the Gazette, may be reached at sportman@gazette news.com.
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HARPERSFIELD TOWNSHIP Memorial Day observance at St. Rt. 307 Cemetery, Parade line up at 11:30 a.m., at the Aqua Ohio Water Company, parade at 11:30 a.m. Guest speaker Retired Sqt. Major-Rick Arndt, and vocalists Kayleena Brashear and Ken Accord. FMI, call Larry Lister at 466-0849.
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Hladek said that these five personnel members were reduced in force, but as other personnel move around based on their teaching certifications, these recalled personnel were able to go into different positions. Because of this moving around of positions, these teachers were able to be called back, although they may now be in different positions or even different schools than where they were this past school year. The teachers brought back in the following capacity include: —Erin Adame, part-time Spanish instructor at the Jefferson Area Junior/Senior High School. —Steve Daubenspeck, Jefferson Elementary School teacher. —Janet Grout, computer science teacher at the Jefferson Area Junior/Senior High School. —Carla Haines, intervention specialist at the Jefferson Area Junior/Senior High School. —Anne Horodyski, science teacher at the Jefferson Area Junior/Senior High School. In other budgetary and personnel matters, the board accepted a voluntary agreement and request from the district administrators and supervisors to accept a two-year pay freeze, including step increases based on years of service, and a 10percent contribution for health-care insurance premiums. JALS BOE President Patricia Hoyson and Vice President Patricia Inman expressed gratitude for the administrators and supervisors voluntarily taking these actions to help with the school district’s financial situation. The board has set a goal of reducing expenses by $1.5 million for the 2012-13 school year because of a projected budget shortfall.
RIGHT: Laura Lincoln teaches Jefferson’s sixth graders basic lessons on CPR and how to use and AED.
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Blessing of Hands BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers KINGSVILLE TOWNSHIP - Caregivers with the Ashtabula County Hospice of the Western Reserve honored the staff at the Ashtabula County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on Friday, May 18, with a Blessing of Hands ceremony. Hospice of the Western Reserve Spiritual Care Coordinator Jerry Danalchak lead the ceremony, which involved staff members reflecting on their work before having oil anointed on their hands. Oil historically has been used to heal, soothe and protect, Danalchak said. He said it has been used to empower gladiators and Greek
athletes, anoint kings and protect those people set aside for special work. Danalchak and his fellow spiritual care coordinator, Roger Zale, visit all of the nursing homes in the county. “We visit patients and, through religious and spiritual care, try to bring the patient to a peaceful place so they will have an easy transition to the next place,” Danalchak said. Patients and their families are worked with, Zale said. Friday marked the second time Ashtabula County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center participated in a Blessing of Hands ceremony, which was brought back because of its popularity. “This is Nursing Home
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Caregivers with the Ashtabula County Hospice of the Western Reserve honored the staff at the Ashtabula County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on Friday, May 18, with a Blessing of Hands ceremony. Pictured, from left, are Nursing Assistant Kim Mullins, Nursing Assistant Patricia Luoma, Hospice of the Western Reserve Spiritual Care Coordinator Jerry Danalchak, Director of Nursing Leora Kotnik, Hospice of the Western Reserve Spiritual Care Coordinator Roger Zale, Administrator Mary Lou Clatterbuck, Director of Admissions/Marketing Angel Wassie, Activity Director Trisha Lute and, front, resident Dennis Tibbens. Week, and we’ve been having activities all week long,” Activity Director Trisha Lute said. Every staff member who wanted to participate in the Blessing of Hands ceremony was allowed to, as the group
went to the different stations in the facility. “By this anointing, may our hands and hearts be strengthened for the work we do, that we may be compassionate to every human need, tender and strong in
our care for our patients, genuine in our support and friendship for one another and faithful and committed to the hospice work we do,” they recited during the ceremony. Other activities at the fa-
cility during Nursing Home Week included a senior prom and luncheon. Stefanie Wessell, senior editor for Gazette Newspapers, may be reached at swessell@gazettenews.com.
Ashtabula County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center participated in a Blessing of the Hands ceremony. Pictured, from left, are Activity Director Trisha Lute, Nursing Assistant Kim Mullins, Nursing Assistant Patricia Luoma and Hospice of the Western Reserve Spiritual Care Coordinator Jerry Danalchak. Hospice of the Western Reserve Spiritual Care Coordinator Roger Zale plays a musical accompaniment during the ceremony.
Homecare/Spiritual Care Advisors Elaine Turner and Laurie Divoky participated in the ceremony.
Public, government officials share fracking concerns BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers
Frank Conway (fire) and Denny Tomcik (Emergency Management Agency), along JEFFERSON - The with a representative from Ashtabula County Emer- the Ohio Environmental gency Management Agency, Protection Agency. The committee came to on behalf of the Ashtabula County Board of Commis- Ashtabula County to hear sioners, hosted a public public input on oil and gas meeting to discuss public exploration/hydraulic fracsafety in regards to hydrau- turing and explain the steps lic fracturing on May 17 at the state is taking relative the old courthouse in to public safety. This meeting was one of only six held Jefferson. Director Thomas Charles through the state regarding of the Ohio Department of these public safety concerns. Safety forces, elected ofPublic Safety has formed the Public Safety Hydraulic ficials and concerned citiFracturing Committee for zens from Ashtabula County the purpose of working with and surrounding jurisdiccounties in order to ensure tions attended the meeting. safety is a prime consider- Not attending was anyone ation in dealing with oil and from the Ohio Department of gas exploration in Ohio. The Natural Resources, which committee consists of Jeff issues permits for gas and oil Leaming (Emergency Medi- drilling. “This committee is decal Services), Mary Tyler (Ohio Homeland Security), signed to do a couple differStaff Lt. Robert Warner ent things for Director (Ohio State Highway Patrol) Charles,” Tomcik said.
Tomcik said the committee was there to hear what the public had to say and bring those comments back to the state. One big concern was the lack of communication from the state to the local communities. Ashtabula County EMA Director George Sabo, for example, noted that ODNR is not alerting local authorities when it issues permits. “Our safety forces need to know that is going on in their jurisdiction,” Sabo said. Sabo talked about a local incident that involved a drilling company bringing in 6,000 pounds of explosives for deep seismic testing without notifying the county EMA and local fire departments. Committee members suggested that the local officials track the ODNR’s website for when the organization
issues permits, but this suggestion wasn’t satisfactory for the residents and officials in attendance for a number of reasons, including time, difficulty of finding the information and finding incomplete information. Nathan Paskey, manager of the Ashtabula County Soil and Water Conservation District office, said that although information on horizontal drilling permits is posted on the ODNR website, ODNR no longer reports the vertical drilling permits. “The state really needs to pick up the pace of protecting citizens,” Commissioner Daniel Claypool said. “Having this information setting in a database in Columbus is not doing anybody any good.” Ohio Fire Academy Superintendent Frank Conway said drillers need to make the local EMA office their
first stop whenever they come into the county. Some ways the county government can have control over drilling operations is by requiring a road-use maintenance agreement through the engineer’s office, but even that isn’t failsafe. Geauga County Commissioner Tracy Jemison was concerned that the state wants to take away that option from local authorities and make it a state-level agreement, as the local agreement is voluntary. Jemison also was concerned about companies hauling potentially hazardous chemicals on township and county roads and not notifying local safety agencies. “We need to know what those chemicals are,” he said. “When our local people respond, they need to know what is in those tankers.” Another Geauga County
official, Russell Township Trustee James Mueller, said that the companies should have some “skin in the game.” He suggested that the state require drillers pay a deposit or post a bond as surety in the event of road or environmental damage. “As long as the money is there, I think the job will be done pretty well,” he said. Other citizens suggested banning fracking altogether, or at least putting it on hold until more regulations are in place and more questions are answered. Others were concerned about the potential health hazards. “I don’t understand why the state has a philosophy of ‘drill, baby, drill’ before things are worked out,” Claypool said. Stefanie Wessell, senior editor for Gazette Newspapers, may be reached at swessell@gazettenews.com.
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Senior signing day at Saints John & Paul School PHOTOS BY CAROLYN BEHR-JEROME
Nick Bishop, Mason Taylor and Richie Blough play saxophone during Saturday’s performance.
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money for the bands and choirs,” Kobernik explained. Saturday’s three-hour music fest at the Gazebo inJEFFERSON - Members cluded the sale of hats, pilof the Jefferson Area High lows made from old band School band and choirs per- uniforms, baked goods, popformed from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. corn, water, and pop. “This was our first atin downtown Jefferson Saturday. The hot sun was wel- tempt,” Kobernik explained. comed as people from the “Each year we’ll try to do it community sat in lawn a little better.” Deanna Blough’s grandchairs to enjoy the music from the Jefferson Gazebo. son Richie plays saxophone Jefferson Area Music in the band. “These kids are so talBoosters President Claude Kobernik said JAMBA hopes ented—and Fred Burazer is to repeat this event every just great with them! If you’ve never heard them year. “We’re trying to come up play you must go to a conwith different ways to raise cert,“ Blough said.
Senior Class Signing Day included a display of seniors with coordinating college banners.
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On Tuesday, May 15, the students of Saints John and Paul School participated in Senior Signing Day. This annual tradition is patterned after the NCAA athletic intent signings that also occur in Spring. “Our event focuses more on academic intents, but we also have a senior who signed his intent to play college football,” said Miss Terri Chadowski, school Guidance Counselor. “This year’s seniors, were, once again, accepted at every college they applied to,” Chadowski continued. “This is a two-fold celebration. The seniors are celebrating their next step into the world and the younger students are celebrat-
ing what they have to look forward to as they continue to work toward graduation.” Besides publicly announcing their post-graduation intents, the seniors listened to key-note speaker, Mr. Tim Green, Executive Director of Sheldon Calvary Camp. He told the students to be proud of their many accomplishments but also challenged them to “make a difference and be a difference.” The morning concluded with a candle-lighting ceremony which symbolized an important line in the Herald alma mater, “Light this world of darkness, Bright your light must shine.”
Members of the JAHS Concert Choir perform “Ragtime” Senior Tyler Hornbeck signs his name and college to the during Saturday’s fundraising event. 2012 scroll.
Senior Seve Candela is escorted into Senior Signing Day by his kindergarten buddy, Nicholas McClure.
ACESC recognizes art students BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP - The Ashtabula County Educational Service Center recognized art students from the county’s high schools at the ACESC Governing Board Meeting on Tuesday, May 8. High school art teachers selected an art student from their school whose art work represents the goals and desired outcomes for their art program. The Ashtabula County Governing Board then recognized these students and their teachers to promote the importance of art education in the schools. The work submitted is featured on the ACESC website and is displayed at the Educational Service Center for one year.
This annual recognition demonstrates one important aspect of the diversity of the curricula in our schools and celebrates creativity, ACESC officials said. “Producing art involves four areas of focus that are important in helping students master twenty-first century skills used both in school and in the world of work: thinking creatively, working, using skills, and communicating,” officials said. “Our arts teachers daily ask their students to engage in learning activities which require use of higherorder thinking skills that help students master other content areas while preparing them for life after high school.” The Ashtabula Education Service Center’s Governing Board believes that education in the arts culti-
vates the whole student by developing and reinforcing literacy while helping to enhance and promote the use of intuition, reasoning, imagination, and skill as they are applied to expression and communication. “An education in the arts benefits society because students of the arts gain powerful insights for understanding human experiences, both past and present and in turn can apply this knowledge to meeting their obligations as citizens in a democracy,” officials said. Recognized students include: • Lakeside High School, art teacher Rhoda Wilson Kevin Rodriguez, 16, 11th grade, The Beatles, Watercolor
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Pictured, left to right: Ashtabula County Educational Service Center Board President William Hill, Conneaut High School art teacher Bob Cox, Conneaut art student Jessica Lynch, Ashtabula Lakeside art student Kevin Rodriquez, Ashtabula Lakeside art teacher Rhoda Wilson and ACESC Superintendent John Rubesich. •J efferson Area Local, art • Buckeye, Edgewood High grade, Twiggy, drawing teacher Valori Currie School, art teacher Mary Jennifer Hall, 12th grade, • Grand Valley High Cornely School, art teacher Annie Pe- Desert Evening, paper collage Kate Stillman, 17, 12th ters and colored pencil grade, “Blue Purse” Patrick Martin, 12th grade, Jessica Bluhm, 15, 10th • Conneaut High School, grade, Moonlight Romance, Violin Shadow, collage art teacher Bob Cox Logan Durbin, 12th grade, Scratch Board Jessica Lynch, 15, 10th Still Life, chalk
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Jefferson connects elementary and high school students with health fair BY SADIE PORTMAN Gazette Newspapers
“We have a schedule for each class, and each station is held for 10 minutes and then there is a rotation,” Savarese said. “Each class will JEFFERSON - Jefferson Elementary School have time at each station.” students got a chance to learn from the Jefferson This is not the first year for the fair, and it Area High School students on Wednesday most certainly will not be the last as they have morning during their annual Health Fair. support of the staff from both schools. “The kindergarten through grade four are “As a wellness committee we put this on coming over to the high school and the high and we did this last year so this is our second school students are setting up booths,” Marga- year,” Savarese said. “The same teachers who ret Savarese, the school district’s nurse, said. did it last year are doing it again this year.” The fair focused on health but also taught The elementary students look forward to the children about other important subjects. the day they can directly connect with the older “We have percussion, science, Spanish and students. phys ed,” Savarese said. “The little kids get to interact with high The front of the senior high school was trans- school kids, and so it’s really fun and the high formed into stations for the elementary stu- school kids have a ball,” Savarese said. “The dents to try. kids love it.” “The kids go from station to station and the The elementary students also get a little high school students are running the stations,” exercise in as they walk to the high school. Savarese said. “They are doing different activi“They walk over and they walk back, so ties with the elementary kids.” they are getting their exercise in for the day One set of students even put on a musical with the walking,” Savarese said. performance for the children while teaching The idea came from Jefferson Area Local them the importance of things like hygiene. Schools Board of Education Vice President Each elementary class had a set time to go Pat Inman, who also is a member of the over to the high school and try the different sta- school’s wellness committee. “She had the idea tions. for the kids to integrate,” Savarese said. The school’s Parent Teacher Organization also offered healthy donations for the students. “The PTO donated 700 apples,” Savarese said. The students had an opportunity to pick up an apple and tour the board office all at once. “We’re also having them walk over to the board office and they get an apple,” Savarese said. “Then they also can tour the board office. Most of them haven’t seen the board office because it’s brand new.” Savarese said even though it rained for a small portion of the day, the fair was a success and both the high school and elementary students seemed to enjoy Brittany Cox, Ryan Zindash and Nathan Kennedy themselves. teach the elementary students about the “It’s really been a lot of fun,” Savarese importance of friendship and health through art. said.
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The Jefferson Area High School students teach the Jefferson Elementary first graders Spanish during the Health Fair on Wednesday.
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Local sixth grader honored for his dedication to recycling
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BY SADIE PORTMAN Gazette Newspapers
BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers
ROCK CREEK - Richard Wright was named Rock Creek Elementary School’s Roadrunner of the Month for May by his sixth-grade teacher Jodi Koranda. “Richard Wright’s teacher, Mrs. Koranda, nominated him for being responsible for the collection of recyclable paper from all classes,” school officials said. Koranda said Wright is a student who goes above and beyond his day-to-day school work. Wright is known to be self-motivated and cares about the importance of recycling. “Every Friday he gets himself ready for the school day and then asks if he can go recycling,” school officials said. Wright talks with his fellow classmates about recycling and even has recruited others to help with the program. “He never has to be reminded and often he tries to encourage others to become helpers,” the school officials reported. Wright was happy to receive the award and said he did the recycling because it
is something he likes to do. Wright did not expect to receive the Roadrunner award. “I enjoy helping out with recycling,” Wright said. Wright said the school did teach a small lesson on recycling, but he learned about much of it on his own and he is interested in making the earth a better place to live. “I learned a lot about recycling on my own,” Wright said. “Recycling is important and is something everyone should do.” For his hard work, Wright received a Roadrunner Tshirt and two discover books, “Bugs” and “Sharks.” Rock Creek Elementary School enjoys honoring its students with the monthly award and is proud to not only give Wright the award but for future and past honorees, too. The school officials said they could not continue the program without the support of the Rock Creek community. Rock Creek Elementary School and Cantini’s Village Market in Rock Creek sponsor the program. Sadie Portman, reporter for the Gazette, may be reached at sportman@gazette news.com.
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Richard Wright stands with his sixth-grade teacher Jodi Koranda, who nominated him for the monthly Roadrunner award. Wright is known for his hard work with the school’s recycling program.
JEFFERSON - Both the Jefferson and Geneva Police departments will be participating in the national “Click It or Ticket” campaign over the next few weeks. Motorists who refuse to wear their seat belts – beware. The 2012 national Click It or Ticket seat belt enforcement mobilization kicked off May 21 to help save lives by cracking down on those who don’t buckle up. “Jefferson Police Department, in conjunction with Ashtabula County Safe Communities and the National Traffic Safety Council, will again be joining other departments in Ashtabula County and the State of Ohio in the annual ‘Click it or Ticket’ campaign,” JPD Deputy Chief Dave Wassie said. “We will be conducting several speed enforcement blitzes over the next few weeks and will also be enforcing the seat-belt laws in conjunction with the speed enforcement.” Wassie said an event also will be held at the Jefferson Speedway from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday,
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May 23, to encourage the use of seat belts. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2010 nationally, 61 percent of the 10,647 passenger vehicle occupants who were killed in motor vehicle traffic crashes overnight (6 p.m. to 5:59 a.m.) were not wearing their seat belts at the time of the fatal crash, compared to 42 percent during the daytime hours. “Too many drivers and passengers on the road at night are not wearing their seat belts, and it all too often ends in tragedy,” said Geneva Police Department Chief Dan Dudik. “Our goal is to save more lives, so the Geneva Police Department will be out enforcing seat belt laws around the clock.” More than 900 law enforcement partners around Ohio, including the Ohio State Highway Patrol, will be aggressively enforcing the law during the mobilization, which runs May 21 through June 3. Seat belt use saves thousands of lives across America each year, and the GPD is helping spread the word, Dudik said. NHTSA statistics show that in 2010 alone, seat belts saved an estimated 12,546 lives nationwide. “The speed and seat-belt enforcements will help to remind drivers at the beginning of the busy summer driving season of the importance of watching your speed and wearing your seat belts,” Wassie said. “We also need to be aware of the dangers of texting while driving and other ‘distracted driving’ practices.” In 2010, 22,187 passenger vehicle occupants were killed in motor vehicle crashes, according to NHTSA, and 51 percent of them were not wearing seat belts at the time of their fatal crashes. Younger motorists and men are particularly at risk. NHTSA data shows that among teen and young adult passenger vehicle occupants in 2010, ages 1834, who were killed in motor vehicle traffic crashes, 62 percent were not buckled up at the time of the crash - the highest percentage of any age group. The number jumps to 66 percent when just men in the age group are included. “Those who choose not to wear a seat belt will feel the heat from our officers who will be out cracking down on Click it or Ticket violations,” Dudik said. “Motorists should buckle up every time they go out, both day and night. Our officers are prepared to ticket anyone not buckled up...no warnings and no excuses. Click it or ticket.” Stefanie Wessell, senior editor for Gazette Newspapers, may be reached at swessell@gazettenews.com.
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Ashtabula citizens gather to discuss possible recall of elected officials BY SADIE PORTMAN Gazette Newspapers ASHTABULA - A group of about 10 City of Ashtabula citizens came together at eComm Café this past Monday for a first meeting discussing the possibility of recalling several elected officials. “I feel that the City of Ashtabula has wronged its citizens once again,” John Ginnard said. The citizens are upset over the recent three-year contracts between the city police and fire departments, which include pay raises of two to three percent. “All current employees of the police department will get full benefits,” Ginnard said. Ginnard stated the contacts were fiscally irresponsible of the city. “My biggest concern is that there is mismanagement going on within the police department,” Ginnard said. The question remained whether to recall elected officials for the contracts or take other action. “Do we want to take on a recall position and recall elected officials to stop the good ol’ boy mentality that this city continually produces?” Ginnard asked those in attendance. Ginnard said he sees the blame for these contracts on the people who helped negotiate and develop them. “I fault two people for this. I fault Jim Timonere. I fault Michael Franklin,” Ginnard said. Ginnard suggested recalling
both City Manager Timonere and City Solicitor Franklin. “Michael Franklin was legal counsel and they went ahead and progressed with the contract negotiations up to the point of presenting it to the union group,” Ginnard said. Janet Gillich agreed on the recalling of Timonere and Franklin but also suggested members of council. “I have issues with how city council could approve this,” Gillich said. “They are there representing us and they should have stopped it.” Ginnard suggested starting out small and working out from there. “If you have legal counsel stating that this contract is good, they are going to take [the advice of their counsel],” Ginnard said. If a recall is decided within the group, under city charter they will be required to get 10 percent of registered voters to sign a petition. There was still discussion throughout the meeting whether they had enough information to conduct an honest recall election, and it was suggested by Ginnard to get a city auditor’s report on what the contract would cost the city. The group members agreed if they could see the city’s finances, they could make a better decision on whether or not to go through with the recall. “I am not against the employees of Ashtabula. I am not against the police officers of Ashtabula,” Gillich said. The group was most concerned
over whether the city was using its budget properly and whether there were enough funds to fulfill the contracts the city signed. “I want a raise for everybody, but in my own home, in my husband’s job, in everybody’s jobs, we have seen pay freezes,” Gillich said. Gillich said she was tired of hearing the city will get better in the future and instead wants to know what is being done now. “What do we tell everybody? We tell everybody that in the future, it’s going to get better because of these cuts that we made,” Gillich said. “Well, that does us no good right now.” Gillich further said raises should not be a priority when the city is constantly telling the city they do not have the money to pave streets and cuts are constantly being made. “You can’t live like a king off the regular man when the regular man is living like a pauper,” Gillich said. The group members said once they receive an auditor’s report, they will then make an informed decision on whether or not to move forward with the recall of Timonere and Franklin. “We want to move forward, but we need to find out what they are working on before we do,” Ginnard said. Sadie Portman, reporter for the Gazette, may be reached at sportman@gazettenews.com.
Morgan Township trustees consider truck purchase BY SUE LUTZ Gazette Newspapers MORGAN TOWNSHIP While Morgan Township trustees may be one step closer to seeking bids to replace a 30year-old tandem-axel dump truck, that doesn’t mean they’re any closer to resolving the debate of whether they’re willing to commit to a $150,000 piece of equipment. During its May 16 meeting, Trustee and Board President Brett Bellas presented trustees Don Dietrich and Rodney Truckey with details about a decade-old single-axel truck listed on the Internet by Hambden Township. Bellas said the truck may be lighter duty than the Mack truck that was recently red-tagged due to a variety of structural concerns, but that it would be suitable for plow and tow-behind trailer applications. But Truckey, who acknowledged the price tag may be a bit hard for some to swallow, said he is sticking to his guns and pushing for “new.” “I stress that we should get a new truck,” Truckey said. “I think the old Mack out there is a prime example—how many years has that been around?” He said it may be difficult for some people to justify spending so much money on a single piece of equipment, but he defended his prior opinion that buying a used truck is “just buying someone else’s headache.” Trustee Dietrich expressed
his reservations and suggested that maybe the township should seek taxpayer input. “I think if we go over $100,000 we should let the public vote on it,” he said. “We always have people wanting to know why we didn’t get their road fixed and it’d be because we bought a new truck and then couldn’t afford to do it.” Fiscal Officer Jean Brand explained to the Board that the bid process is time-consuming, and ultimately the decision involves more than just Trustees. Brand said the Board must first determine the desired vehicle specifications and then develop the proper legal language to be used in the request for bids. Brand said financing terms must be reviewed by both the Ashtabula County Prosecutor’s Office and then be approved by the Auditor’s Office to decide whether or not the Township “can afford it.” Following additional discussion of the bid process and the pros and cons of “new v. old,” Truckey urged the Board to make a decision to at least get the ball rolling. “It’s May now and we could have snow here in November and I don’t think we should keep pee-potting around,” he said. Bellas made the motion that the Board seek bids, which was seconded by Truckey and affirmed by Dietrich. Morgan Township Board of Trustees will meet June 6 at 7 p.m. at Morgan Hose Volunteer Fire Department building.
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GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • WEEK OF WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 2012 • 19A
Austinburg and Cork Elementary Schools host farewell open houses BY JAN PERALA Geneva Area City Schools
Vintage photos and scrapbooks and other historical ephemera were a magnet for tour goers at AUSTINBURG TOWN- the open houses as memoSHIP - Last Sunday, gen- ries were shared, new beerations of alumni, teach- ginnings were celebrated ers and friends peeked into and a few tears were shed. classrooms redolent of At Austinburg Elemenchalk dust and strolled tary, a group of retired through familiar hallways teachers swapped school reveling in fond memories lore in a final gathering in made within the walls of at the teacher’s lounge. the venerable old “We are all sitting in our Austinburg and Cork El- old seats and it’s just like ementary School buildings old times,” said Cindy in the Geneva Area City Zimny, who taught fifth School district. grade at the school for The old buildings will more than 30 years. close their doors forever at Joining Zimny were rethe end of this school year tired Austinburg teachers and hundreds of alumni Cindy and Ed Luoma, Pris and friends turned out to Skleres, Eileen Kusar, bid them fond farewell at Janet Whaley, Buenita open houses commemorat- Parker, Sarah Hammers, ing the rich heritage of the Judy Hudson and Diane schools last Sunday. Kubicek. Collectively the
group of retired educators logged nearly 350 years guiding young students at Austinburg Elementary. At Cork Elementary, retired third-grade teacher Emily Savel took a last stroll through the hallways, stopping in the classroom where she taught for more than a decade. As Savel reminisced, she was greeted with hugs from former students including Stephanie Adams Brown, whose mom Margaret Adams team taught with Savel. “Coming back to Cork brings back so many memories,” said Savel. “I was a student here myself in the fifth and sixth grades. This school has always been a wonderful place for kids to learn, but I think the new schools are wonderful too.”
School nurse Cindy Drought (right front) joined ten retired Austinburg Elementary teachers who gathered to discuss matters of education one last time in the old school’s teacher’s lounge. Clockwise from left are retired Austinbrg teacher Buenita Parker, Sarah Hammers, Pris Skleres, Janet Whaley, Ed Luoma, Judy Hudson, Eileen Kusar, Cindy Zimny, Cindy Luoma, Diane Kubicek and Drought.
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Cork School alumnus Stephanie Adams Brown (right) reminisces with her third-grade teacher Emily Savel in their old classroom at the Farwell to Cork open house last Sunday. Brown’s mother Margaret Adams was Savel’s colleague at Cork.
Three generations of Harpersfield Township’s Echerd family, seventeen in all, attended classes in the venerable, brick, 1920’s era Cork Elementary building. Jim Echerd (pictured back) was a student at the school in the mid 1940’s and little Evan Weinmann (front) will usher in the future when he begins kindergarten next fall in the new Cork Elementary building in the final stages of construction behind its precursor on Route 534. The Echerd family was on hand to share memories and celebrate new beginnings at the “Farewell to Cork” open house last Sunday, May 20. Pictured front from left: Denise Echerd Weinmann, Kyle Madden, Evan Weinmann and Kaylee Madden. In back: Elora Russell, Connie Echerd Brubaker, Jim Echerd, Morgan Brubaker, Tia Russell March and little Kylee March who will follow in their footsteps.
Mary Ann Wilms (pictured center) can trace her lineage all the way back to Austinburg’s earliest settler, Judge Eliphalet Austin, but her more recent family tree includes three generations of students who have walked the halls of the Austinburg Elementary building on Route 307. In this photo Wilms is surrounded by her sons Scott, Chad and Bill Wilms, grandson Kyle O’Dell (back), granddaughters Emily O’Dell and Isabella Wilms, daughter Kanda O’Dell, grandsons Jacob and Daniel Wilms, granddaughter Taylor Wilms and grandsons Wesley and Jackson Wilms. Daniel (fifth grade) and Jackson (third grade) Wilms will be the first of their generation to attend classes in the new school building nearing completion behind the old school. Austinburg Elementary opened its doors to the public last Sunday, May 20, for a “Farewell to Austinburg” open house.
Multi-class Reunion set for Geneva High School alumni BY SADIE PORTMAN Gazette Newspapers
alumni to reconnect and once again share stories and memories. Last year they only inGENEVA - The Geneva High School Reunion Steer- cluded classes up to the year ing Committee is preparing 1952 but have decided to for its next reunion this sum- open invitations for 1953 as mer and is inviting everyone well this year. “This year we are expandwho is a graduate of the high school up until 1953 to come ing our organization to inand celebrate their alumni clude the Class of 1953,” Frisbee said. roots. There are several classes “The steering committee for the Geneva High School with key note anniversaries Graduates of the classes that will be celebrated. “Classes celebrating anfrom 1932 (22 years) is planning to have their annual niversary years will be Class Multi-Class Reunion on of 1932, 80 years; 1937, 75 June 14, 2012,” Fred years; 1942, 70 years; 1947, Frisbee, a member of the 65 years; [and] 1952, 60 years,” Frisbee said. steering committee, said. The cost to attend the reThe reunion will be held at the Geneva Community union is $12 a person and inCenter, located at 44 West cludes a luncheon. “Social Time will begin at Main St. The committee members 11:30 a.m. with lunch served said this is a time for at 12:30 p.m. with the pro-
gram starting at 1:30 p.m.,” Frisbee said. The committee members said they look forward to this reunion every year and are excited to have 22 classes combined for the luncheon this year. The multi-class reunion will be the time to catch up with old friends and meet other alumni from past classes and then have the opportunity compare memories. “If you are in the area June 14, stop by and enjoy the luncheon and program with us,” Frisbee said. The committee also hopes other alumni will spread the word of the reunion to classmates who may not live in the area or otherwise know of the event. Each year they get a good response from their alumni
and hope again this year they will have a good turnout for the multiclass reunion. Frisbee encourages all interested or who would like more information to contact the committee directly. “Questions and information will be available from Chairman Ruth Starkey or myself by phone,” Frisbee said. Frisbee’s number is (440) 983-4288 and Starkey can be reached at (440) 361-4092. “Make paid reservation through your class representative by June 7,” Frisbee said. “Cancellations can be made no later than June 11.” Sadie Portman, reporter for the Gazette, may be reached at sportman@ gazettenews.com.
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• At 6:28 a.m. May 9, a Chestnut Street resident reported harassing phone calls. • At 3:15 p.m. May 9, an excessive trash compliant was reported on Sandusky April 20, Richard E. Czerr III: St. • At 4:07 p.m. May 9, a The defendant was charged with one count of assault on a peace officer, a felony of the fourth degree. The Main Street resident redefendant was found indigent. Bond is set at $20,000. ported harassment. • At 8:16 p.m. May 10, a Chestnut Street resident reApril 20, Rick D. Williams: ported her purse was stolen The defendant was charged with one count of break- from her house. ing and entering a felony of the fifth degree and one • At 11:10 a.m. May 10, a count of possessing criminal tools, a felony of the fifth Broad Street resident redegree. The defendant was found to be indigent. Bond ported harassment. is set at $5,000. • At 4:33 p.m. May 10, a Buffalo Street resident reported a dog bite. April 20, Amy Dawn Hamadneh: • At 5:44 p.m. May 10, a The defendant was charged with one count of theft a felony of the fifth degree and one count of robbery a South Ridge Road resident felony of the third degree. The defendant was found to reported a problem with a be indigent. The defendant entered a plea of not guilty. neighbor. • At 9:53 p.m. May 10, an Bond is set at $50,000. East Main Road resident reported harassing phone April 20, Daniel S. Poff: calls. The defendant was charged with one count of illegal • At 11:01 p.m. May 10, a manufacture of drugs, a felony of the second degree, vehicle operated by a juveone count of illegal assembly or possession of chemi- nile female was southbound cals for the manufacture of drugs, a felony of the third on Route 7, near the I-90 degree, one count of aggravated possession of drugs, a eastbound exit ramp, when felony of the fifth degree, one count of possession of the driver said that the car drugs a felony of the second degree. The defendant was began to malfunction, causfound to be indigent. The defendant entered a plea of ing her to lose control and not guilty. Bond is set at $50,000. strike another southbound vehicle The driver of the second vehicle told officers that April 20, Jonathan M. Bowens: The defendant was charged with one count of pos- he observed the first vehicle session of cocaine a felony of the fifth degree. The de- at the eastbound off ramp fendant was found to be indigent and entered a plea of and that it had failed to yield to the southbound traffic. not guilty. Bond is set in the amount of $2,500. • At 8 a.m. May 11, a noninjury traffic accident was April 20, Richard A. Schroeder: reported on State Street. The defendant was charged with one count of having • At 12:30 p.m. May 11, a weapons while under disability a felony of the third de- semi-tractor trailer reportgree. The defendant was found to be indigent, and en- edly took down wires near tered a plea of not guilty. Bond is set at $5,000. the M & R Food Mart. • At 12:53 p.m. May 11, a solar panel and car battery April 18, Bradley L. Devan, Jr.: were reported stolen from The defendant was charged with one count of illegal the construction site on manufacture of drugs, a felony of the second degree, Route 7. one count of illegal assembly or possession of chemi• At 6:01 p.m. May 11, a cals for the manufacture of drugs a felony of the third Clark Street resident redegree, one count of failure to comply with an order or ported an unruly juvenile. signal of police officer, a felony of the third degree. The • At 10:49 a.m. May 12, a defendant was found to be indigent and entered a plea Park Place resident reported of not guilty. Bond is set at $15,000. an unruly juvenile. The juvenile was cited into JuveApril 17, Aaron R. Jameson: nile Court. • At 11 a.m. May 12, a The defendant was charged with one count of trafficking in marijuana, a felony of the fifth degree, and non-injury traffic accident one count of possessing criminal tools, a felony of the was reported in the area of fifth degree. The defendant entered a plea of not guilty. Bufflao and Jackson Streets. • At 1:37 p.m. May 12, Bond is set at $7,500. Ronnie H. Kirby was arrested for domestic violence after threatening to harm
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his wife at their Madison Street residence. • At 1:50 p.m. May 12, handguns and jewelry were reported stolen from a Main Street residence. • At 6:32 a.m. May 13, a West Main Road resident reported that his vehicle had been vandalized. • At 6:30 p.m. May 13, an unruly juvenile was reported on Main Street. • At 12:36 p.m. May 14, a Day Street resident reported the theft of a propane tank. • At 1:30 p.m. May 14, a Broad Street resident reported a fraud. • At 2:14 p.m. May 14, a Buffalo Street resident reported her vehicle had been vandalized. • At 4:31 p.m. May 14, an East Main Road resident reported that her child’s trampoline had been slashed overnight. • At 5:10 p.m. May 14, a domestic disturbance was reported on Mill Street. • At 6:28 p.m. May 14, a Liberty Street resident reported that his vehicle had been “keyed” while it was parked behind Conneaut High School on prom night, May 12. • At 7:23 p.m. May 14, a Day Street resident reported that upon confronting a man attempting to steal an ornamental anchor from his front landscaping, the man attempted to strike him, and spit in his face before fleeing south on Pearl Street on foot. • At 7:52 p.m. May 14, a non-injury private property accident was reported at Love’s Travel Center. • At 7:55 p.m. May 14, an Erie Street resident reported threats. • At 7:58 p.m. May 14, a Hiler Street resident reported threats. • At 8:33 p.m. May 14, a shoplifting was reported at Clark’s Mini-Mart. • At 2:54 p.m. May 15, a non-injury traffic accident was reported in the parking lot at Circle K Store. • Money was reported stolen from a vehicle on West Main Road at 3:07 p.m. May 15. • At 5:40 p.m. May 15, an East Main Road resident reported harassment. • At 6:31 p.m. May 15, a non-injury traffic accident was reported Harbor Street. • At 8:43 p.m. May 15, a Detroit Street resident reported damage to his yard. • At 9:31 p.m. May 15, a handgun and tools were reported stolen from a vehicle on West Jackson Street.
Orwell Police May 13 • 4:45 am - Noise complaint on E Main St May 14 • 7:45 pm - Juvenile runaway report taken on E Main St May 15 • 12:58 pm - Open container/resisting arrest on E Main St • 10:00 pm - Drug abuse arrest on E Main St May 16 • 5:15 pm - Disturbance on E Main St • 7:11 pm - Disorderly conduct arrest made on S Maple Ave May 17 • 3:30 pm - Assist Roaming Shores Police Department May 18 • 10:30 pm - Suspicious activity on Carroll Ave
May 19 May 14 • 1:42 pm - Traffic com12:53 a.m. - W 52nd St./ plaint on W Main St • 6:47 pm - Driving un- Jefferson Ave. A traffic stop der suspension arrest on E was conducted and the driver was arrested on variMain St. ous traffic and criminal Ashtabula Police charges. 12:53 a.m. - W. 52nd St. / May 11 03:52 a.m. - block of 4400 Jefferson Ave. A traffic stop Elm Ave. Vandalism was re- was conducted and the driver was arrested on variported. 05:15 a.m. - block of 1000 ous traffic and criminal W. 42nd St. A disturbance charges. 08:12 a.m. - block of 1600 was reported. 09:01 a.m. - block of 8300 W. 3rd St. A theft was reW. Prospect Rd. Report of a ported. 08:58 a.m. - block of 4700 burglary. 10:35 a.m. - block of 1100 Elm Ave. A suspicious person was reported. W. 44th St. Suspicion. 10:38 a.m. - block of 9300 11:32 a.m. - block of 6100 Allen Ave. A caller reports a Southwood Dr. A theft was reported. burglary. 11:03 a.m. - block of 6200 11:34 a.m. - block of 1200 W. 43rd St. Report of a dis- W. 39th St. A complaint of arson was received. One turbance. 12:55 p.m. - block of 1400 felony juvenile arrest was W. 8th St. Removal of junk made. 01:09 p.m. - block of 1500 vehicle. W. 17th St. A fraud was re05:10 p.m. - block of 1000 W. 50th St. Welfare check ported. 02:08 p.m. - block of 4000 requested. 05:19 p.m. - block of 9300 Station Ave. Report of a burWestshore Dr. Report of a glary. 02:18 p.m. - block of 1300 burglary. 07:59 p.m. - block of 1300 W. 58th St. A burglary was Eleanor Dr. An attempted reported. 02:28 p.m. - Lift bridge/ suicide was reported. Bridge St. A request for as08:12 p.m. - block of 3200 Altman Ct. Caller reports a sistance was received. 02:39 p.m. - block of 1100 fight. 09:09 p.m. - block of 8300 W. 44th St. An assault was W. Prospect Rd. Domestic reported. 04:00 p.m. - block of 1600 violence was reported. W. 6th St. A fight was reported. May 12 05:07 p.m. - block of 1100 01:46 a.m. - block of 1400 W. 44th St. warrant. Lake Ave. A theft was re05:42 p.m. - block of 3200 ported. 02:25 a.m. - block of 3100 W. 48th St. A request for asW. 43rd St. Caller reports a sistance was received. 06:13 p.m. - block of 9200 domestic. 09:54 a.m. - block of 8400 W. 39th St. An assault was E. 15th St. A domestic dis- reported. 07:04 p.m. - block OF pute was reported. 12:03 p.m. - block of 4200 6200 Bardmoor Blvd. ComAnn Ave. A burglary was re- plaints – juvenile. 07:44 p.m. - block of 1200 ported. 12:43 p.m. - block of 1000 Prospect Rd. Assault. 08:27 p.m. - block of 1100 Alfred Dr. Assist CCAN. 01:55 p.m. - block of 1000 Riverside Dr. A report of Walnut Blvd. A crash with menacing was received. 11:23 p.m. - block of 1100 multiple vehicles and injuries with one family was re- W. 9th St. A report of a disturbance was received. ported. 11:43 p.m. - block of 2100 05:50 p.m. - block of 5700 Washington Ave. An assault Cemetery Rd. A request for was reported at the stand-by was received. Ashtabula County Medical May 15 Center. 04:56 p.m. - block of 2900 08:25 p.m. - block of 3600 Lake Ave. Caller reports sus- Glover Dr. Caller reports threats. picious person. 05:26 p.m. - block of 1800 11:41 p.m. - block of 5900 Adams Ave. Several calls re- Harbor Ave. Traffic stop. 05:41 p.m. - block of 3700 porting a disturbance. Station Ave. Caller reports hit-skip. May 13 09:02 p.m. - block of 6100 01:05 a.m. - block of 8100 Center St. Caller reports her Joseph Ave. Caller reports a child custody issue. home broken into. 10:24 p.m. - W. Prospect 01:10 a.m. - block of 1400 Thayer Ave. Caller reports Rd./West Ave. Caller reports a domestic that occurred on an attempted burglary. 03:30 a.m. - block of 9000 Saturday. 11:42 p.m. - block of 2400 Lyndon Ave. An abandoned Michigan Ave. Domestic viovehicle was towed. 06:04 a.m. - block of 4800 lence was reported. McKinley Ave. Caller reports May 16 her vehicle was stolen. 02:21 a.m. - block of 1400 09:31 a.m. -block of 3300 Lake Ave. Suspicious person. Riverside Dr. Caller reports 02:44 p.m. - block of 5200 a disturbance. 02:45 a.m. - Gary Ave./W. Bunker Hill Rd. Caller reports father of a child 48th St. Traffic stop. 03:45 a.m. - Adams Ave./ wouldn’t let her leave and is refusing to turn over child. W. 54th St. Two males were 05:17 p.m. - block of 5000 arrested for receiving stolen W. 41st St. Caller reports an property. 04:38 a.m. - block of 4900 attempted assault. 08:09 p.m. - block of 1000 Main Ave. Caller reports an Seymour Dr. Caller reports assault. 03:07 p.m. - block of 1900 unwanted persons. 08:17 p.m. - block of 1100 Lambros Ln. A burglary was W. 44th St. Subject in lobby reported. 05:06 p.m. - block of 3500 to report problen with child Superior Ave. A disturbance custody. 08:36 p.m. - block of 2100 was reported. Cemetery Rd. Subject reSee POLICE page 21A ports domestic violence.
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Smith Field gets ready for a dog day afternoon for park clean up on June 3 BY SADIE PORTMAN Gazette Newspapers ASHTABULA - The Smith Field Dog Park is preparing for its grand opening on June 24 and has seen the thought of place for four-legged friends to run become a reality. The Lake Erie Dog Park Association Board members consider the park to be a labor of love and although they have not yet cut the ribbon, dogs and their owners have been enjoying the park since last November. “The Smith Field Dog Park is the culmination of the hard work of many wonderful volunteers who gave their time, energy and resources to make this wonderful park last fall,” Richard Quaranta said. Now the association is asking for help from the community to help clean up the park. “We are again asking for volunteers to help spruce the park up before the Grand Opening on June 24,” Quaranta said. “Our workday will happen on June 3, at 9 a.m., and the
rain date for our work day will be June 10 at 9 a.m. We and volunteers will show up to do the fixes listed below.” The June 24th official grand opening will be a celebration complete with entertainment and dog-related vendors. The association members have already cumulated a list of jobs which they would like to see completed on June 3 for the grand opening. “We agreed on the cosmetic fixes we want to do before the grand opening. In no particular order, they are: external gate hinges, filling the hole inside the big dog gate, getting the entryway weed whacked, some general trash pickup, fixing leaning center posts, and filling (by our count) more dirt around 30 of our posts that has settled over the winter,” Quaranta said. For those who have already been in the park, they are still opened to suggestions of other fixes which may not be on the list. “Please let us know if you have any
Sheriff’s Department out on extra patrols BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON - The Ashtabula County Sheriff ’s Office, along with the Ohio State Highway Patrol, will be out with extra patrols for the next two weeks enforcing Operating a Motor Vehicle under the Influence laws, seat-belt violations and speeding violations, thanks to a grant. The Ashtabula County Sheriff ’s Office was awarded a $36,711.29 grant through the Ohio Department of Public Safety’s Office of Criminal Justice for traffic safety.
“These funds are essential in ensuring that we are doing everything we possibly can to keep our local community safe,” Lt. William R. Niemi said. Based on crash data, impaired driving, speed and restraint use are some of our top priorities in Ashtabula County, Niemi said. “We are pleased to work with our partners at the state level to address this safety issue,” Niemi said. “Ashtabula County has had a rise in traffic facilities this year, and these extra patrols will help reduce the crashes by enforcing the speed and seat-belt violations.”
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other concerns that we might have missed,” Quaranta said. The association is also looking for tools needed for the work day. “The tools we will need for our work day are: tamping rods, shovels, wheelbarrows, sledge hammers, a drill, and a weed whacker (along with its necessary supplies),” Quaranta said. “We are asking that volunteers bring some of these items if possible.” Anyone who would like to help or has questions on the June 3 cleanup day can contact the association on its Facebook page. “We greatly look forward to seeing you at the park on June 3. If possible, please let us know if you can help on that day,” Quaranta said. The association is still currently looking for more vendors at the grand opening. All who are interested can contact the association by sending an email to dcragon@windstream.net. Sadie Portman, reporter for the Gazette, may be reached at sportman@gazettenews.com.
Marriages Randy R. Lemmon Eric L. Allen and Holly A. Coe, both of and Sally L. Munger, both of Ashtabula Ashtabula Christopher J. Capstick, Sr., of Painesville, and Karen A. Eck, of Ashtabula Mark A. Pacholke, of Rock Creek, and Kaitlyn M. Platt, of Jefferson
Brian D. Arkkelin and Kathleen M. Clayman, both of Ashtabula Michael C. Leavitt, of Kingsville, and Kristina C. Spearline, of Conneaut
Ashtabula County Sheriff’s Department May 15 3:25 p.m. - 8000 block of Munson Hill Road in Saybrook Township. Report of larceny/theft. Caller stated that she found her missing horse trailer at a scrapyard, and the owner of the scrapyard gave her the name of the person that brought it in.
BEREA - The following students participated in the 162nd commencement ceremonies at Baldwin-Wallace College, according to Dr. Mary Lou Higgerson, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College. • Kate Boothby, Bachelor of Arts, Ashtabula • Abigail Svigeli, Bachelor Of Arts, Ashtabula • Nicholas Rosati, Bachelor of Arts, Conneaut • Thomas Nagle, Bachelor of Arts, Geneva • Tina Stuart, Bachelor of Science, Jefferson • Zachary Thompson, Bachelor of Arts, Jefferson
May 18
Ashtabula County students graduate at IWU
May 21
Vlocks celebrate 50th wedding anniversary
In celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Vlock of Jefferson will be honored at an open reception 6-8 p.m. Sunday, June 3, at the home of their daughter at 889 E. Beech St Jefferson, Ohio. Larry and Nola (Lipps) were married June 3 at the Cherry Valley Methodist Church in Andover, Ohio. The couple’s children and their spouses include Annette and Homer Elwood Jr. of Laurens, SC.; Darla and William Painter of Jefferson; Scott and Monica Vlock of Union, SC. They also have seven grandchildren: Zachary and Hunter Elwood, Courtney and Aaron Painter, Abigail, Graham and Anna Claire Vlock. Mr. Vlock was employed at Lincoln Electric until retirement in 2006. Mrs. Vlock retired from Play and Learn Learning Center in 2006. They are members of the Jefferson United Methodist Church and Sheffield Volunteer Fire Department. They enjoy working with their Belgian Draft Horses. No gifts just memories.
Jefferson Emergency Rescue 05/13 14:48 Chest Pain Transported 05/13 18:10 Intoxicated Transported 05/14 13:55 Respiratory Distress/Difficulty Breathing Transported 05/14 20:31 Pain Transported 05/16 07:27 Fall Victim (NO INJURY) No Treatment Required 05/16 14:26 Stroke/CVA Canceled 05/17 06:52 Medical (General) Transported 05/17 07:40 MVA (NO INJURY) No Treatment Required 05/17 07:40 MVA (WITH INJURY) No Treatment Required 05/17 10:05 Chest Pain Transported 05/17 18:59 Dizziness Transported 05/18 08:33 Public Assist Canceled 05/18 11:32 Unconscious/Fainting Treated and Released 05/18 13:03 Medical (General) Transported 05/18 15:24 Public Assist Canceled 05/19 08:52 Abdominal Pain (non-Traumatic) Mutual Aid Given Transported 05/19 10:26 Medical (General) Transported
POLICE
06:23 p.m. - Rt. 11/E. 21st 10:15 a.m. - 3000 block of Eureka Road in Ashtabula Township. Report of larceny/theft. Complainant reported St. An accident was reported. 09:23 p.m. - block of 4100 the theft of a stove, refrigerator, tractor and other miscellaneous items. The suspect is a former tenant that was Cleveland Ave. A possible overdose victim was located. recently evicted. He survived and was arrested. May 19 10:02 p.m. - block of 3000 12:21 p.m. - 3000 block of North Ridge Road East in Ashtabula Township. Complainant advised he was assaulted Glover Dr. Caller reports damage to property. and threatened by a man at the Wal-Mart parking lot.
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May 19 2:38 a.m. - 5000 block of U.S. Rt. 322 in Windsor Town7:23 a.m. Several cans of ship. Assault. Orwell Police Department requested a deputy gasoline was found in parkat its station for a woman that was assaulted by another ing area of North Poplar female from Windsor. Two students from Ashtabula County were among the Street. The fuel tank at the 2,000 students who received degrees during graduation Fairgrounds Maintenance ceremonies April 28 at the Indiana Wesleyan University’s building did not have a lock main campus in Marion. and a worker there said the Graduating were: lock had been removed. The • Donald Otis, Conneaut, A.S., business; gas will be released back to • Rebecca Robinson, Jefferson, B.S.N., nursing. the fairgrounds next week. Indiana Wesleyan University is an evangelical Chris1:47 a.m. Chief Wassie tian comprehensive University of the Wesleyan Church, The Ashtabula Farmers’ Market will begin 10 a.m. was dispatched to Wild Side which has its world headquarters in Indianapolis. The to 2 p.m. Sundays starting June 10, 2012, through mid due to people at the back University was founded in 1920 and is committed to lib- October, rain or shine. side of the facility. No proberal arts and professional education. More than 3,300 stuThe market will include fresh foods and local ven- lem was detected. dents enrolled in traditional programs on the University’s dors. It will be held one block south of the Lift Bridge main campus in Marion. Another 12,500 adult learners at- on Bridge Street, Ashtabula. May 17 tend classes at regional campuses in Indiana, Kentucky For more information, contact the market at: 5:34 a.m. The complainand Ohio online. ashtabulafarmersmarket@gmail.com.
Ashtabula Farmers’ Market to begin June 10
From page 20A ant saw a large man with a grey hoodie riding a bike through his yard. Bike tracks were recorded on the complainant’s lawn, along with footprints on the south side of the house. The bike was possibly stolen from the next door neighbors’ house. May 16 7:45 p.m. A bag of narcotics was found outside the Family Dollar front door in the parking lot. A Ziploc bag with a white powder was given to police. The powder tested positive for methamphetamine and placed into evidence. May 15 4:02 p.m. The complainant called with an issue with a trespasser on his property. He had a man stop by who was looking for a truck for sale and said he had 100 Oxycodones to purchase items for sale in the complainant’s yard.
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Jefferson resident honored at B-W Conservatory BEREA - Julia Mansfield of Jefferson, Ohio was recently awarded the Michael J. Quigley ’61 Music Scholarship at the 2012 Conservatory Honors Celebration. This scholarship was established with a gift from the estate of Michael J. Quigley who attended B-W in the late 1950’s. Scholarships are to be in honor of the Bach Festival to honor and give financial support to students in the Conservatory of Music. Mansfield is a junior at BW majoring in music therapy. She is the vice president of Mu Phi Epsilon, a music fraternity at B-W. A 2009 graduate of Jefferson High School, Mansfield is the daughter of Mark Mansfield and Carol Mansfield. The Conservatory of Music at Baldwin-Wallace is an
artistic community within a liberal arts college, in which the lives of students of all ages are transformed in pursuit of personal and professional excellence through the humanizing discipline of music study, creation, performance and pedagogy. Baldwin-Wallace College, founded in 1845, was one of the first colleges to admit students without regard to race or gender. An independent, coeducational college of 4,500 students, BW offers coursework in the liberal arts tradition in more than 50 academic areas. Located in Berea, 12 miles from downtown Cleveland, B-W offers students the cultural, educational and business advantages of a major metropolitan area. For more information, visit www.bw.edu.
JAHS holds art show BY CAROLYN BEHRJEROME Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON - Jefferson Area High School artists displayed their wares during the annual art show in the JAHS gymnasium. For three days Scott Barber ’s and Jeanine Bartlett’s gym classes shared their space with Valori Curie’s and Heather Holodniak’s art classes. “In the old school, we could set up the art show in the art room. It was big enough to house the displays. We left them up for a week for students, staff, and community members to enjoy,” Curie explained. “We don’t have that luxury in this building, so we make due. The art show is set up in two days, is on display for one, and then we tear it all down.” Displays ranged from
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Logan Derbin, art teacher Valori Curie, Jennifer Hall and Patrick Martin stand by artwork recognized through the Ashtabula County Educational Service Center. pastel drawings, to water colors, to papier-mâché models and pottery. Artwork by senior Jennifer Hall was the focal point for most students. “She is so talented. I hope one day to be as good of an
artist as she is,” freshman Nikki Tylosky said. Hall, with fellow seniors Patrick Martin and Logan Derbin, was also recognized by the Ashtabula County Educational Service Center. Art teachers from each high
school submitted work that represented their art program. Curie submitted a piece from each student and all three were chosen. Hall, Martin, and Derbin will have their framed work displayed at the ACESC for one year.
Blessings at the Bridge ASHTABULA - There will be “Blessings at the Bridge” by the Historic Ashtabula Harbor lift bridge on 9 a.m. May 26 on Port Authority property near the lift bridge and adjacent to River’s Edge Diner’s parking lot. The Ashtabula Harbor will be blessed and celebrated with the dedication of 35 historic plaques that list the history within each building in the National Register prior to 1975. Evelyn Schaeffer, Troy Dalrymple, the Civic Development Corporation and the Ashtabula Port Authority will be acknowledged and thanked for their contribution to the project. Glen Warner, author of “The Word at the Shore” will lead the blessing ceremony, Ren Carlisle will extend a thank you to those involved and Shelly Mullen, chair of the Lift Bridge Community Association, will do the unveiling of a plaque. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend.
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Zoie Alverez stands by her painting that Logan Platt admires Jennifer Hall’s art was on display at the JAHS art show. Casey Hall stands by her painting. work on display.
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Mr. Chamberlin’s seventh-grade science classes at Lakeside Junior High School have been learning about different types of energy – potential, kinetic, chemical, thermal, mechanical, electrical, and nuclear. They have also learned about energy conversion, how energy is transferred from one type of energy to another. Pictured are four students who created an experiment exploring potential and kinetic energy. They created a rollercoaster out of foam tracks and used a marble as the car, making the track have declines, inclines and twists. They discovered where the most potential and kinetic energy is, and how the marble needs more energy to enable it to roll from start to finish.
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Zonta Club of Ashtabula has adopted the Beatitude House as one of its service projects for the next year, which is a perfect fit with their other local service project, Ashtabula Homesafe. It is wonderful to work with the two organizations to promote better lives for women and their children in Ashtabula County. This photo shows Annette Paul, Mary Lynn Fuentes and Elaine Swanson. These three women, along with other Zonta Club members and members of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, helped clean the apartments of Beatitude House after the construction was completed and before the furniture was moved in.
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Beach Glass Festival back for fourth year BY SADIE PORTMAN Gazette Newspapers ASHTABULA - For the fourth year in a row, the Bridge Street area of Ashtabula will be hosting the Beach Glass Festival on June 22 and 23. The festival is a street festival with vendors from across the United States coming together to sell and show off their beach glass finds and artwork. “People that are beach glass collectors are interested in the festival,” Troy Dalrymple, organizer of the festival, said. Many will come to the festival to get another pair of beach glass earrings, bracelet or necklace, but there is more artwork that can be made with the glass such as wind chimes, mosaics, car charms, postcards, notecards and one-of-akind silverware and many more items. “Jewelry is probably the largest category of things to do with beach glass, but there are many different things that can be done with beach glass,” Dalrymple said. As a thank you for four years of the festival and the continuing support of the community and visitors who will venture up to Bridge Street, this year will also feature a raffle. “This year we will be selling raffle tickets and each vendor will donate a piece for the raffle so throughout the day we will be drawing winners,” Dalrymple said. They are also adding
music all throughout the day. “We will be having a disc jockey so there will be music on the streets,” Dalrymple said. The Beach Glass Festival is also a time to learn about the unique craft of finding and collecting beach glass. Many vendors will feature the different colors of the glass and the origin of the glass. You can also see the difference in lake beach glass, such as the ones found on the shores of Lake Erie, and sea beach glass. The sea beach glass tends to be a rougher cut and the lake glass is smoother due to the rockier bottom of the lake. People from Youngstown and even across the state lines have attended the festival, and Dalrymple said seeing the people come and enjoy a day on Bridge Street is one of his favorite aspects of the festival. “I like seeing the people come, and they come from all over and they come from all walks of life,” Dalrymple said. Dalrymple said collecting beach glass tends to be a family tradition as many come to the festival with memories of finding the treasure during family vacations. “It’s always interesting to see the people who have collected since they were kids,” Dalrymple said. “For many people the festival is a time to reconnect with memories from their childhood.”
Covered Bridge Festival Committee announces photo contest winners BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON - The Ashtabula County Covered Bridge Festival Committee recently announced the winners in its 2013 photo contest for its calendar. “There were about 120 entries for this year’s photo contest, and we are pleased to say that all of the photos were taken by very talented photographers,” committee members said. “We would like to thank all those who participated in the contest this year, along with the Ashtabula County commissioners who were our contest judges.” The grand-prize winner was a photo of Root Road Covered Bridge by Rich McBride. After much consideration, the committee decided on the following winners: • January, Smolen Gulf by Mary Lou Lawrence. • February, Creek Road
K Cupcakes has sweet move to Geneva-on-the-Lake BY SADIE PORTMAN Gazette Newspapers G E N E VA - O N - T H E LAKE - K Cupcakes, formerly located on Route 46 in Jefferson, has moved to the Geneva-on-the-Lake strip next to Capo’s Pizza. “We have our new location right on Geneva on the Lake now and we are really excited about it,” owner Amanda Kish said. Kish said they are taking special orders in Jefferson but most of their business will now be conducted out of GOTL. “We are now just at Geneva on the Lake,” Kish said. “I am still taking special orders and doing special events just through email or phone orders.” The business held its grand opening on Saturday, May 12, and they celebrated with the community by handing out logo t-shirts to the first 25 customers. K Cupcakes is most noted for its appearance on Cupcake Wars this past March, where Kish came in second place. “Our business has changed dramatically since Cupcake Wars,” Kish said. “We have received so much love and support from the community.” With their Cupcake War exposure, people came from all over to celebrate the opening of the new location. Kish said they had people travel three hours to have a taste at their cupcakes.
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K Cupcakes recently opened a new location in Geneva-on-the-Lake. Pictured, from left, are owner Amanda Kish, Jessica Barnes and Laura LaCavera. After the doors were officially opened, Kish reported selling a half dozen to two dozen cupcakes at a time. “I think things are going very well. We are getting much more business than what I expected,” Kish said. Kish feels their new location will bring in more business. “Geneva on the Lake offers a better location,” Kish said. “With the store front that we had in Jefferson, it just wasn’t a good location. It was all off by itself.” Kish had several options
on where to move the store but said she jumped on the chance to get the GOTL location. “I had a received a few suggestions on where to move and when opportunity came for a Geneva on the Lake storefront, we took it,” Kish said. Kish said they have received a welcome by the GOTL community and thinks the new location is in a high traffic place and will offer the business more space to expand. “It’s awesome. I feel great about it. I think it’s
going to do very well at its current location,” Kish said. “The past two weekends we have such a great stream of business.” Kish is excited about the future of K Cupcakes and sees a long-lasting relationship with GOTL. “We are happy to be a part of Geneva on the Lake now,” Kish said. “I think our business is going to do well.” Sadie Portman, reporter for the Gazette, may be reached at sportman@ gazettenews.com.
Visit an Ashtabula County museum this season BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON - Tourists travel to Ashtabula County for a variety of reasons, including the wineries, the covered bridges and the recreational opportunities on the rivers and lakes. They also come to Ashtabula County for its museums, all of which promote a part of history, whether it be on a local, state or national level. Ashtabula County has 18 museums altogether, including the Ashtabula Maritime and Surface Transportation Museum, located in the Ashtabula Harbor and dedicated to sharing the history about the Great Lakes and transportation; the Hubbard House Underground Railroad Museum; three railroad museums in Conneaut, Jefferson and Wayne Township; Olin’s Museum of Covered Bridges; and more. Ashtabula County also is home to a museum dedicated to the presidents, as well as a museum filled with perambulators from around the world.
by James Kujanpaa. • March, Giddings Road by Abbey Wilson. • April, Graham Road by Rich Jack. • May, Wiswell by James Kujanpaa. • June, Caine Road by Thomas Cornell. • July, Root Road by James Kujanpaa. • August, Benetka Road by Ardith DeBow. • September, Middle Road by Raymond Sferra. • October, Olin by Joseph Derosa • November, State Road by James Kujanpaa. • December, Harpersfield by Gary and Ellie Powell. Museums and groups • Extra, Doyle Road by b e l o n g i n g to the Carole Klaue. Ashtabula County Mu• Extra, Olin by Chris- seums Council include: tina Johnson. • AC & J Scenic Line, • Back cover, Netcher by 161 E. Jefferson St., Amy Edison. Jefferson. The winning photos can be viewed online at the • Ashtabula County Ashtabula County Covered Antique Engine Club, Bridge Festival’s Facebook 4026 St. Rt. 322, Wayne page.
Township. • Ashtabula L i g h t h o u s e Preservation Society, Ashtabula Harbor. • Ashtabula Maritime and Surface Tr a n s p o r t a t i o n Museum, 1071 Walnut Blvd., Ashtabula. • Blakeslee Log Cabin, 441 Seven Hills Rd., Plymouth Township. • Conneaut Area Historical Society, 518 Mill St. Rear, Conneaut. • Conneaut Railroad Museum, 363 Depot St., Conneaut. • Finnish American Cultural Center, 1330 W. 8th St., Ashtabula. • Giddings Law
Ashtabula Metropolitan Housing Authority 3526 Lake Ave. Ashtabula, OH 44004 www.amha.ashtabula.oh.us Mon. through Fri. 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Office, 108 N. Chestnut St., Jefferson. • Historic Jefferson Depot Village, 147 E. Jefferson St., Jefferson. • Hubbard House Underground Railroad Museum, 1603 Walnut Blvd., Ashtabula. • Jefferson Historical Society, 42 E. Jefferson St., Jefferson. • Jennie Munger Gregory Memorial Museum, 5685 Lake Rd., Geneva-on-the-Lake. • Olin’s Museum of Covered Bridges, 1918 Dewey Rd., Plymouth Township. • Platt R. Spencer Memorial Archives and Special Collections, 860 Sherman St., Geneva.
• The Old Brick, 7358 St. Rt. 45, Orwell. • The One and Only Presidential Museum in the World, 6585 Howard Rd., Wayne Township. • The Victorian Perambulator Museum and Art Gallery, 26 E. Cedar St., Jefferson. Although admission to some of the museums is free, some do require a small fee to enter. Other museums are only open for special events. Contact them for more info. For more information about activities in Ashtabula County, visit the Ashtabula County Convention and Visitors Bureau’s website at www.Visit AshtabulaCounty.com.
Agriculture
GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • WEEK OF WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 2012 • 24A
Scholarship winners announced
AGRICULTURAL AGENT COMMENTS by David Marrison OSU Extension Agent Hello, Ashtabula County! What do Tyler Gruskiewicz, Brice Comp, Olivia Ray, Jason Krulic, Justin Eldred, Jennifer Hall, Adam Moodt, Cody Fetters, Leanne Stackhouse, Zachary Rapose, Ben Betteridge, and Chloe Olszak all have in common? If you guessed they are very bright, talented, and goal oriented young people, you are correct! Because of these qualities and many more, they were selected to be recipients of a 2012-2013 Agricultural Scholarship Fund Award. The Ashtabula County Agricultural Scholarship Fund was founded on April
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29, 1952 by a group of local leaders to help promote interest in the study of agriculture, home economics, environmental sciences, and natural resources. Since then, the committee has grown to also additional community scholarships which are open to any student regardless of the college major. This scholarship program is driven by a super group of Ashtabula County volunteers and supported by countless families, agribusiness firms and prior recipients. This year, I am very pleased to announce the scholarship committee was able to present a total of $11,500 in scholarship money to twelve outstanding young people. It was a tough selection process for our committee as we were impressed with all the applications submitted for consideration. The scholarship recipients chosen were: Zachary Rapose, son of Anthony and Ann Rapose of Ashtabula, is a recipient of a $1,000 Agricultural Scholarship Fund award. Zachary is a 2009 graduate of Lakeside High School and is currently a junior at The Ohio State University majoring in Agronomic Crop
Science. Ben Betteridge, son of Glenda and Greg Betteridge of Conneaut, is also a recipient of a $1,000 Agricultural Scholarship Fund award. Ben will graduate Conneaut High School this spring and will be attending The Ohio State University next fall majoring in Animal and PreVeterinarian Science. Cody Fetters, son of Brad and Jodie Fetters of Jefferson, is the inaugural recipient of the Lester C. Marrison Memorial Scholarship. Cody will graduate from Jefferson High School this spring and will be attending the Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute (ATI) next fall majoring in Agricultural Business and Science. Tyler Gruskiewicz, son of Steven and Sharon Gruskiewicz, of Orwell, is a recipient of a $1,000 ServiceJerome Scholarship. Tyler will graduate from Pymatuning Valley High School this spring and will attend The Ohio State University next fall majoring in Agribusiness and Applied Economics. Brice Comp, son of Linda Comp and Jerry Comp of Jefferson, is also a recipient of a $1,000 Service-Jerome Scholarship. Brice will graduate this spring from Jefferson High School and ATech Technical & Career Campus. He will be attending the Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute (ATI) next fall majoring in Crop Management. Olivia Ray, daughter of Matthew and Debra Ray of Orwell, is the recipient of the $1,000 Allan C. Jerome Memorial Scholarship. Olivia will graduate from Grand Valley High School this spring and will be attending The Ohio State University
Agricultural Technical Institute (ATI) next fall majoring Animal Science. Jason Krulic, son of Tony and Karla Krulic of Dorset, is the recipient of the $1,000 Harold G. Springer Memorial Scholarship. Jason will graduate from Pymatuning Valley High School this spring and will be attending The Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute (ATI) next fall majoring in Dairy and Crop Production Management. Justin Eldred, son of Rick and Janice Eldred of Kingsville, is the recipient of the $1,000 Ashtabula County Holstein Club Scholarship. Justin is a 2011 graduate of Edgewood High School and is currently attending Owens Community College majoring in Diesel Mechanics. Jennifer Hall, daughter of Sonny and Caroline Hall of Jefferson, is also a recipient of the $1,000 Ashtabula County Holstein Club Scholarship. Jennifer will be graduating from Jefferson High School this spring and will be attending Otterbein University next fall majoring in Business. Adam Moodt, son of Carl and Lisa Moodt of Windsor, is the recipient of the $1,000 Western Reserve Farm Cooperative Scholarship. Adam will graduate from Grand Valley High School this spring and will be attending the University of Mount Union next fall majoring in Mechanical Engineering. Leanne Stackhouse, daughter or Mark and Denise Stackhouse, is the recipient of the $1,000 W.H. and David W. Kellogg Memorial Scholarship. Leanne will graduate from Grand Valley High School this spring and will be attending West Virginia University next fall
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majoring in Animal and Nutritional Sciences. Chloe Olszak, daughter of Christopher Olszak of Orwell, is the recipient of the $500 Lautanen Family 4-H Scholarship. Chloe will graduate from Grand Valley High School this spring and will be attending Lake Erie College next fall majoring in Veterinary Medicine. Ashtabula County, you should be proud of Tyler, Brice, Olivia, Jason, Justin, Jennifer, Adam, Cody, Leanne, Zachary, Ben, and Chloe. They are super indi-
viduals and a great reflection of all that is good in Ashtabula County. To close, I would like to leave you with a quote from Friedrich Schiller who stated “Keep true to the dreams of your youth.” Have a good and safe day! David Marrison is Associate Professor and Extension Educator, Agriculture & Natural Resources, Ohio State University Extension. Mr. Marrison can be reached at 440-576-9008 or marrison.2@osu.edu
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Little Rebels to hold fundraiser The Little Rebels 4-H Club met on May 6 at the home of a club member. After pledges, roll call, and treasurer’s report, we played an icebreaker game in which we went over and discussed new rules and regulations for 2012. We played kids vs. adults. We allowed the adults to win by one so they would feel good about themselves! Members discussed some old business regarding fundraising efforts and community projects. Members voted to make a contribution to the Small Animal Barn Project happening at the Ashtabula County Fairgrounds. Final tickets and ticket money were collected and winners were drawn for the Trumbull Locker Gift Certificate raffle. Several educational demonstrations were done. Cassidy did ear notching. Spencer did six nutrients for
your pig. Katie did sportsmanship. Gabby showed a poster and identified 15 parts of a pig. County Pride, Breeder’s Own and Carcass forms were passed out and discussed. A decision was made by club members to continue participation in the fair beautification by doing their flower beds. Members decided to bring ideas for a new T-shirt design to the next meeting on June 10 at the Meaney house. All members must attend one meeting for Quality Assurance. Those dates were May 15 from 6–8 p.m. or May 20 from 1–3 p.m. at the Expo building in Jefferson. The Skillathon Kit was available for any members who wished to practice. Skillathon is July 21, 2012. The Little Rebels 4H Club will be holding a car wash fundraiser and bake sale on May 26 at the Jefferson BP. Thanks to BP for allowing us to use their facilities!
Agriculture Ag Briefs OSU Extension and AmeriCorps partner to help rural homeowners in financial distress Economically vulnerable residents in Ashtabula County will benefit from a new OSU Extension and AmeriCorps program designed help struggling homeowners with our country’s mortgage crisis. The Ashtabula County Extension office is pleased to be selected as one of the host sites for two AmeriCorps volunteers who will provide community outreach and family-based coaching beginning in August 2012. The goal of the program is to help improve the long-term security of economically vulnerable homeowners in rural, Ohio. Ohio is one of the “hardest hit” states in the country for mortgage delinquencies and foreclosures: one in every six Ohio mortgage holders is either 30 days delinquent or in foreclosure. The fastest growth in foreclosure rates is found in Ohio’s rural areas. However, these counties lack the capacity and financial resources to engage in meaningful foreclosure prevention outreach efforts. To help, twenty AmeriCorps volunteers will be placed in Ohio State University Extension offices in eleven counties around the state to support loss mitigation programs. David Marrison, County Extension director for Ashtabula County stated, “We are very excited for Ashtabula County to be select as a host for two AmeriCorps volunteers-it is the shot in the arm that we need!” He continued by stating, “We understand times have been tough for our residents. The counseling and education focus of this program will help Ashtabula County residents meet their financial challenges in a direct and positive way.” Housing Corps is currently taking applications from college graduates for 20 AmeriCorps members who will be employed from Aug. 15, 2012 until June 7, 2013. The AmeriCorps members will serve 1,700 hours during their 10.5 months of service and will be provided a living allowance and a federal education award up to $5,550 to repay qualified student loans and to pay education costs at qualified institutions of higher education and training programs for successful completion of the service term. More information about this program or to apply for one of the positions can be found at: http://ehe.osu.edu/news/2012/ americorps-aids-homeowners.php or at http:// ashtabula.osu.edu
Financial and tax implications of oil and gas leases/royalties workshops to be held across northeast Ohio OSU Extension in Northeast Ohio is pleased to be offering a workshop to help landowners understand the financial and tax implications of oil and gas leases/royalties. This workshop titled “Financial & Tax Implications of Oil & Gas Leases/Royalties in Northeast Ohio” will feature OSU Extension Associate Professor David Marrison, who will discuss the financial and tax implications of Marcellus Shale Leases. This meeting will help participants become more aware of the potential tax implications of leases and royalty payments. Don’t get caught blindsided by the taxes which will be due. Learn which payments are subject to ordinary income taxes versus capital gain; about the percentage depletion deduction; and how signing a lease may affect your CAUV status. Learn how the IRS handles oil and gas payments. Learn what questions to ask and receive financial planning tips for managing the potential income from these wells. Four meetings have been scheduled. The available meetings are June 6 at the Ashtabula County Extension office from 10 to 11:30 a.m., May 24, at the Trumbull County Extension office from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m., or July 13 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Trumbull County Extension office. The registration fee for this program is $5 per person. Registration fee is to help defray the cost of program handouts. Pre-registration is require and space is limited. Complete registration details can be obtained by calling 440-576-9008 or at http:// ashtabula.osu.edu
Seven wines honored in 2012 competition REYNOLDSBURG – Seven Ohio wines, including two from Ashtabula County, earned a “Best of Show” designation at the 2012 Ohio Wine Competition in May. It is an annual competition coordinated by The Ohio State University’s Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center in Wooster and the Ohio Department of Agriculture’s Ohio Grape Industries Committee. The award-winning wines are: Overall Best of Show: Raven’s Glenn Winery, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2007, American Best of Show White Wine: Ferrante Winery, Riesling, 2011, American Best of Show Red Wine: Raven’s Glenn Winery, Rosso Grande, 2009, American Best of Show Blush/ Rose´: Henke Wines, Cellar
Blush, 2011, American Best of Show Fruit/Specialty Wine: Ferrante Winery, Raspberry Blanc, Nonvintage, American Best of Show Sparkling Wine: Meier’s Wine Cellars, Reiem Spumante, Non-vintage, American Best of Show Dessert Wine: Breitenbach Wine Cellars, Solara Cream Sherry, Non-vintage, American Ohio has a strong tradition in grape and wine production, which started along the Ohio River near Cincinnati in the 1850s. Ohio is credited with starting this country’s domestic wine production. Today, Ohio’s grape and wine production is an integral component of Ohio’s agriculture industry. It contributes nearly a half billion dollars to Ohio’s economy and accounts for more than 4,100 full-time jobs.
GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • WEEK OF WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 2012 • 25A
Camp Counselor to hold Rigatoni Dinner this Friday
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The Ashtabula County 4-H Camp Counselors will sponsor a Rigatoni Dinner and Chinese Auction Friday, May 25, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the 4-H Expo Building at the Fairgrounds in Jefferson. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children 12 and under. Takeout and tickets are available at the door. There will also be a 50/50 raffle at the event. All proceeds will benefit the Ashtabula County 4-H Camp Counselors and their programming. The Camp Counselors spend four months preparing and training for a full week of camp for 200 youth at 4-H Camp Whitewood June 2430. For more information about Camp Whitewood please visit www.4hcampwhitewood.comand meet the counselors May 25 at the Rigatoni Dinner.
Huron Primary students learn life cycle with help from Ohio State Ext. Office ASHTABULA - With the assistance of Abby Averil from the Ohio State University Extension Agency, several classrooms in the Ashtabula Area City School’s Huron Primary building were able to not only learn about life cycles but also observe it on a daily basis. These classrooms were given incubators and eggs which hatched on May 1st, after 28 days. “It is such an exciting educational opportunity for our students. We incorporate the life cycle in every subject from reading to math and science. Abby Averill from the Ohio State Extension Office was instrumental in us being able to have this for our students,” said firstgrade teacher Trudy Severino. SUBMITTED PHOTO
Pictured watchingtheir baby ducks go for a swim are first graders (left to right): Grace Lockwood, Rebecca Ramey and Remmy Robar.
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Religion
GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • WEEK OF WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 2012 • 26A
Religious Briefs Ongoing Ashtabula: Bible Study A Bible study will be held every Tuesday at 7 p.m. for the Remnant of Israel, non-denominational group. Come join them and have a coffee as they study the Bible from a non-denominational point of view. The group meets at the McDonald’s located at 2424 N. Ridge Road East, just east off Route 11. For more info, visit theremnantofisrael.org or call 228-6157.
May 30 Ashtabula: Free community dinner The Ashtabula Baptist Church will hold a free community dinner from 5-6:15 p.m. at its location at 5909 Shepard Rd. in Ashtabula. Dinner includes sloppy joes, potato salad, dessert and beverage. Gospel singer Sherry Cornell to follow. For more info, call (440) 228-9423.
May 31 Saybrook Township: Free community dinner A free community dinner will be held on Thursday, May 31, from 5-6 p.m. in the Church Social Hall. Come enjoy a free dinner, dessert and drink, served to you by members of Saybrook United Methodist Church, 7900 S. Depot Rd., Saybrook. (across from Saybrook Elementary School). All are welcome!
June 3 Jefferson: Blessing of the Bikes Jefferson Church of the Nazarene Motorcycle Outreach would like to invite you to the 2nd Annual Blessing of the Bikes Service on Sunday, June, 2012 at 10:45 a.m. Join us at 55 East Satin Street in Jefferson for Sunday service, a picnic lunch, and weather permitting, a ride. This group rides most Sunday afternoons during the summer months. For questions contact Roger Braden at 330-442-4661 or Dan Hines at 440-645-8889. All bikers welcome! Hope to see you there!
St. Joseph Church to celebrate 150th anniversary Our Lady of Peace Parish is preparing to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of St. Joseph Church, located on Lake Avenue in Ashtabula. The celebration will be held on July 28 with a dinner at Mt. Carmel Community Center and then mass and a picnic on July 29 at Lake Shore Park. To make reservations for either of these events, please call Kay Kane at 440-428-5884. PASTOR’S COLUMN
BY PASTOR MEREDITH COLEMAN June 9 Saybrook: Strawberry Festival Come join us at Saybrook United Methodist Church, 7900 Jefferson United Depot Rd. in Saybrook for our annual Strawberry Festival on Saturday, June 9, from 4-7 p.m. We have strawberry shortcake, Methodist Church pies, chocolate covered strawberries and plenty of other scrumptious foods. Carry out is available.
June 11-15 Geneva: VBS Peoples Church invites all incredikids to join us for an incredible week of incrediworld VBS! Come learn about the Creator and His Creation! If you are age four through sixth grade, have your parents call or stop by the church office to pre-register you. VBS will be June 11-15 from 9 a.m. to noon at 300 S. Ridge Rd. E. Geneva. For more info, call 440-466-2020.
St. John Class of 1970 The Saint John Class of 1970 will celebrate their 60th birthdays together on Saturday, Sept. 1 at the Elks Lodge in Ashtabula. For more information, please contact Betsy Boyle McMillan at blackstone@ roadrunner.com or 440-796-7534.
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I love to laugh! I have come to find out that laughter is very healthy for your heart, your mind, your attitude, and even your body. The Bible says in Proverbs 17:22, “A merry heart does good like medicine” and the apostle Paul in the letter to the Philippians tells us to “rejoice in the Lord always, and again I say, REJOICE!” Actually the Bible is full of reasons to enjoy a smiling, pleasant, celebrative, good sense of humor on this side of heaven! What’s the alternative? Unfortunately we see people all the time being sour, negative, critical, mad, frowning and down in the mouth (even Christians who have every reason to be
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grandma) who was giggling at the “music,” too. I was trying to keep my composure but my sisters started joyful) and it breaks my bless.” The author of the fa- giggling as well and pretty heart! Now I know that mous Serenity Prayer soon the whole pew was there are times of our lives (Reinold Niebuhr) also rocking back and forward as that bring sadness and grief wrote, “For those who love we all were quietly laughwhich is all very appropri- God laughter isn’t optional, ing until tears were pouring ate for that particular sea- it’s scriptural!” down our cheeks. When I was serving my son, but there is so much The head of the women’s first two church congrega- group gave me a stern look more to life than sorrow. I believe that laughter is tions in rural Bucyrus, we of disapproval. But the funa gift from God and can give were all excited about the niest part was when the us the upper hand over Mother and Daughter Ban- head of the worship team troubles. I remember as a quet. The women had spent suggested that my two child watching my parents many hours preparing the daughters sing their duet do crazy antics to get us to food, the program, the gifts with the older lady accomsmile and they were really and decorations, as well as panying them with her good at it! I would walk into the worship time. We all whistling instead of the pithe kitchen and hear every- moved from the fellowship ano. The laughter rang one laughing and say, hall to the sanctuary and through the sanctuary and “What’s so funny?” Some- my mother, several of my even the stern looking times they were laughing so sisters, my daughters and a woman and the whistler hard it took a while to get girlfriend were sitting with broke into a big smile. the joke! Red Skelton, a me in a front pew as we lis- Laughter is good for the soul great comedian once said, tened to an elderly lady and we need to find healing “If I can make people laugh, whistle familiar hymns in a through a glad sharing of then I have served my pur- variety of bird tones. Christian joy. I noticed April and Jamie pose for God” and always “Sorrow may last for the ended his TV program with quietly giggling and then night, but joy cometh in the his gentle whisper, “God looked at my mother (their morning.”
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First Baptist Church to screen ‘Courageous’ BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON - The First Baptist Church in Jefferson will air a special screening of the film “Courageous” on Friday, June 1, and Sunday, June 3. A special seminar for men also will be part of the upcoming programming. “Courageous” is a 2011 independent Christian drama film produced by Sherwood Pictures and was released to theaters on Sept. 30, 2011. It is the fourth film by Sherwood Pictures, the creators of “Flywheel,” “Facing the Giants,” and “Fireproof.” First Baptist Church Pastor Jerry Bentley said he was approached about showing the film by the church’s youth pastor in training, Chuck Harton. “He came to us and said, ‘we need to promote this,’” Bentley said. “He had seen the movie and was very inspired.” Bentley said they had been fans of the movie “Fireproof,” which was created by the same company. “Courageous” is a movie that helps provide men with some insight about
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“Courageous,” a 2011 independent Christian drama film produced by Sherwood Pictures, will be shown at the First Baptist Church in Jefferson on Friday, June 1, and Sunday, June 3. how to behave like men from a Biblical standpoint, Bentley said. The synopsis for the film reads: “Honor begins at home. Four men, one calling: To serve and protect. As law enforcement officers, Adam Mitchell, Nathan Hayes, David Thomson and Shane Fuller are confident and focused. Yet at the end of the day, they face a challenge
that none of them are truly prepared to tackle: fatherhood. “While they consistently give their best on the job, good enough seems to be all they can muster as dads. But they’re quickly discovering that their standard is missing the mark. “When tragedy hits home, these men are left wrestling with their hopes, their fears, their faith, and their fathering. Can a newfound urgency help these dads draw closer to God...and to their children?” By screening the film, the First Baptist Church hopes to reach out to men in the church and in the community, as the screening is open to all. The church purchased a license to show the film, and the license is good for a year, meaning if people miss the screening and would like to see it, they can contact the church about future screenings. The film will be shown at 8:30 p.m. Friday, June 1, as a “drive-in” movie, Bentley said. The film will be projected outside onto the church’s barn. The church occasionally shows films this way during the spring
and summer months. “We wanted to start the season off with this type of movie,” Bentley said. The movie will be shown again on 6 p.m. Sunday, June 3, inside the church. After the screenings, the church will host a men’s free breakfast and “Courageous Living Seminar” during four Saturdays in June. All men ages 16 and up are invited. The seminar will be held on 8-9:30 a.m. Saturdays, June 9, 16, 23 and 30. At the end of the seminar, the men will be able to sign a contract declaring that they will live their life upholding what they learned during the seminar, Bentley said. He said a ceremony will be held for the men on July 1. The seminars are designed to help the men strengthen their relationship with God, themselves and their families, Bentley said. “This is also a means for outreach,” Bentley said. The First Baptist Church is located at 85 W. Jefferson St. in Jefferson. For more information about the movie screenings and seminar, contact the church at (440) 576-1631.
Sports
GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • WEEK OF WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 2012 • 27A
Eagles host Spartans
Falcons hang on against Eagles BY BYRON C. WESSELL Gazette Newspapers
ABOVE: David Smalley bats for the Geneva Eagles during a game against the Conneaut Spartans.
LEFT: Chris Wittenmyer catche for the Geneva Eagles during a game against the Conneaut Spartans.
GENEVA – The Jefferson Falcons softball team ended their season with a 10-6 win over the Geneva Eagles. Bailey Beckwith picked up the win as she improved to 9-5 and the Falcons finished with a 16-9 record. Rachel Francis started the game with a single up the middle for the Falcons. Kailey Reinke followed with an infield single, making it first and second with no outs. Kristen Schupska picked up the next two outs on the mound for the Eagles, but Molly Robinson brought in the first run of the game with a single. Amy Pitcher bunted for a single for the Eagles in the bottom of the first inning. Nicole Grimmett followed with a single to put two runners on for Sonia Leishman. Leishman blasted a threerun homer for the Eagles to put them up 3-1. McKenzie Wilber drew a one out walk in the second inning and went to second on a passed ball. Francis then drove Wilber in with a double to cut the lead to 3-2. Monica Scarf hit a two out infield single in the second inning for the Eagles. Scharf later scored on a single by Pitcher to put
Geneva up 4-2. Beckwith would help the Falcons take the lead in the fourth inning with a one out single. Schupska picked up a strike out for the second out, but Sarah Busch reached on an error to extend the inning. Francis made the Eagles pay once again with a two-run triple to tie the game. The Falcons then took the lead on an RBI single by Reinke, making it 5-4. Jefferson tacked on a run in the fifth inning as Megan Hussing singled and took second on a throwing error. Pinch runner Caitlin Sukalac later scored on an over throw to put the Falcons up 6-4. Sydney McCaleb helped the Eagles get back into the game again in the fifth inning with a sac-fly to score Sarah Depp who started the inning with a single. Geneva added one more run in the fifth inning thanks to three straight walks to tie the Kristin Schupska pitches for the Geneva Eagles during a game at 6-6. The Falcons offense came game against the Jefferson Falcons. alive in the sixth inning as they scored four runs to take the lead for good at 10-6. Wilber sparked the Falcons with a double and scored on a single by Busch to put the Falcons up 7-6. Jefferson scored three more times in the inning thanks largely to errors and won 10-6.
PHOTOS BY BYRON C. WESSELL BELOW: Derek Rose plays first base for the Eagles during a game against the Conneaut Spartans.
Bree Zalar works on her swing for the Jefferson Falcons during a game against Geneva.
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Sonia Leishman plays first base for the Geneva Eagles during a game against Jefferson.
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GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • WEEK OF WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 2012 • 28A
Local Little Caesars and Lakeside Junior High Liddy no hits Dragons School join forces to help Aponte family BY BYRON C. WESSELL Gazette Newspapers
MADISON – The Madison Blue Streaks edged the Lakeside Dragons in a tight game 2-1. Both pitchers pitched extremely well as Austin DiBell limited the Blue Streaks to only five hits in the game. DiBell pitched six innings and gave up one earned run while striking out six and walking for. Mike Brainard-Liddy showcased his strong season with a no-hitter. Liddy gave up one unearned run while striking out eight batters and walking one. The Dragons took a 1-0 lead in the top of the third inning thanks to an error. Mike Gasaway scored the lone run for the Dragons. The Blue Streaks finally helped out their pitcher in the bottom of the fifth inning as they plated to runs to take a 2-1 lead. Lucas Ingalls and Kurt Smith each drove in a run for Madison in the fifth inning. It would be all the run support Brainard-Liddy would need as he shut the Dragons down the rest of the way. Antonio Nappo led the Blue Streaks at the plate with two hits including a
SAYBROOK TOWNSHIP Because of the generosity of the Ashtabula Little Caesars, each Wednesday at Lakeside Junior High has become “Ayden Aponte Day.” Every Wednesday throughout the month of May, Little Caesars donates 30 pizzas to LJHS where slices are sold for $1. All money is donated to the family of Ayden Aponte, a student who has recently underwent a bone marrow transplant. Principal Kathy Reichert said, “Our school has raised a great deal of money for pediatric cancer research. Students and staff have become quite passionate about it. It’s become a mission. In this case, one of the managers from Little Caesars, Diana Rich, came to us and said, ‘We want to help. Here’s an idea...’ We were extremely excited and continue to be appreciative. The Aponte’s are an amazing family who have gone through a very difficult time. They’re one of our own and we do whatever we can to help. When Ayden came home, we all celebrated! “ SUBMITTED PHOTO
Classmates and friends of Ayden Aponte sell pizza. Pictured, left to right, are Antonio Acierno, Christopher Carberry, Nick Gamble and Joey Hassett.
College News Area residents are on the Dean’s List at Ashland University ASHLAND - The following local residents were named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2012 semester at Ashland University: • Jennifer Beals of Rome, OH, is on the Dean’s List. Beals, who graduated in May, was majoring in early childhood education. She is the daughter of David and Sandra Beals of Rome. Beals is a 2007 graduate of Grand Valley High School. • Christopher Beisel of Austinburg, OH, is on the Dean’s List. Beisel is majoring in digital media production. He is the son of Thomas and Nancy Beisel of Austinburg. Beisel is a 2011 graduate of Geneva High School. • Elizabeth Carraher of Geneva, OH, is on the Dean’s List. She is the daughter of Christopher and Janet Carraher of Geneva. Carraher is a 2010 graduate of Geneva High School. • Keenan Franley of Jefferson, OH, is on the Dean’s List. Franley, who graduated in May, was majoring in exercise science. He is the son of Hal and Betsy Franley of Jefferson. Franley is a 2008 graduate of Jefferson Area High School. • Emily Jeppesen of Jefferson, OH, is on the Dean’s List. Jeppesen is majoring in theatre. She is the daughter of Bruce and Elizabeth Jeppesen of Jefferson. Jeppesen is a 2010 graduate of Jefferson Area High School.
double. With the win Madison improved to 9-17 on the season and 4-9 in the PAC. Lakeside dropped to 10-15 on the year and 4-10 in the PAC.
Local Scoreboard Ohio Hunters Harvest More Than 17,000 Turkeys During Spring Hunt
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GV 5, Champion 4 District Semifinal South 11, Riverside 0 Madison 2, Lakeside 1 Conneaut 2, Geneva 1 GV 6, Hawken 3 District Championship North 2, Riverside 0 University 6, Geneva 4 GRA 6, SSJP 0 Jefferson 15, NDCL 5 District semifinal Lake Catholic 6, Jefferson 4 District Championship
Jefferson 10, Geneva 6 Madison 6, Lakeside 5 Conneaut 7, NDCL 4 District Semifinal Lakeside 2, Riverside 1 Newbury 13, SSJP 4 Lake Catholic 4, Conneaut 0 District Championship Madison 5, North 2 Champion 5, PV 1 District Semifinal Geneva 7, South 2 Cornerstone 18, SSJP 7
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Ashtabula County again leads the harvest
COLUMBUS, OH Hunters checked 17,647 wild turkeys during Ohio’s f o u r- w e e k statewide spring turkey hunting season that ended May 20, according to the Ohio Department of Natural ReDorset Alumni and Friends Banquet sources’ (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. The prelimiDorset Alumni and Friends Banquet will be held at the nary total represents a Dorset Community Center on Saturday, June 9, at 5 p.m. t h r e e p e r c e n t d e c r e a s e Dinner will follow at 6 p.m. All of those who graduated or over last year ’s harvest attended Dorset School are invited to attend. For more in- number of 18,162. formation call Doris Beckwith at 440-576-8059 or Allene Ashtabula County Anderson at 814-683-4168 again led the state in the number of turkeys killed with 762. Counties with additional high harvest numbers were: Ashtabula7 6 2 , Tu s c a r a w a s - 5 3 1 , Guernsey-495, Coshocton492, Muskingum-486, Belmont-456, Knox-451, Personal Service is Our Policy Harrison-450, Trumbull428 and Adams-420. • Life • Auto • Business • Farm • IRAs The Division of Wildlife estimates that more than • Home • Boat • RVs 70,000 people hunted tur6265 State Route 45, Bristolville, OH 44402 keys during the season. Prior to the start of the spring hunting season,
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Kurt Smith stands on third base for the Madison Blue Streaks during a recent game.
state wildlife biologists estimated the wild turkey population in Ohio to be more than 180,000 birds. Wi l d t u r k e y s w e r e nearly eliminated in Ohio before being reintroduced in the mid-1950s by the Division of Wildlife. The first spring turkey hunting season opened in 1966. Wi l d t u r k e y s a r e n o w present in all 88 counties. Turkey hunters are reminded that hunting licenses purchased now are also valid during the 2012 fall hunting season. Spring turkey permits are good for spring season only. Those participating in the fall turkey season will need to buy a fall turkey permit. The 20122013 licenses will not be printed on weatherproof p a p e r. S p o r t s m e n a n d women should protect their licenses and permits from the elements by carrying them in a protective pouch or wallet.
Jack Hinkle Memorial Scholarship Golf Outing to be held The First Annual Jack Hinkle Memorial Scholarship Golf Outing will be held July 7, 2012. The golf outing includes: 18 holes with cart, continental breakfast, lunch, dinner, beverage cart, door prizes and much more! Prizes will be awarded in the following amounts: 1st Place, $400; 2nd Place, $300 and 3rd Place, $160. For more information, call Marsha Hinkle at (440) 813-8855 or (440) 858-2394 or Greg at Hickory Grove Golf Course at (440) 576-3776. All proceeds will benefit scholarships for Jeffersonarea athletics.
Ashtabula Rod & Gun Club Kids Fishing Derby ASHTABULA- The Ashtabula Rod & Gun Club Annual Kids fishing Derby will be hold on Saturday, June 9, 2012. The registration begins at 9AM and the fishing derby lasts from 10AM to Noon. Lunch will be provided after the derby consisting of hot-dogs, chips, watermelon and sodas. The event is for children old enough to hold a pole through 18. The Ashtabula Rod & Gun Club is located at 6739 Ninevah Road, Saybrook Twp. Bait will be provided and all participants will receive prizes. For more information or to register your children call 440-812-0986. Fishing equipment will be provided for those who do not have any.
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GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • WEEK OF WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 2012 • 29A
Wright, Watson, and Sergeff get second wins of year, Schreckengost gets first win of year, Blackshear continues to dominate at Raceway 7 Conneaut, OH, May 18, 2012: On a beautiful warm spring night Brandon Blackshear extended his winning streak at Raceway 7 to three in a row in the brand new Economod class. Chad Wright, a high school senior, drove into the Evergreen Lake Park Campground Victory Lane for the second week in a row as Joel Watson also got his second consecutive win in the Zimmer Service Center EMods. Bud Sergeff got his second win of the season in the Specialty Products Mini Stocks, also winning opening night. Paul Schreckengost won his first Raceway 7 feature of the year in the Street Stock class. The Street Stocks were first up for feature racing with outside front row starter Paul Schreckengost taking the immediate lead over Art Edwards. Tommy Fox grabbed second at lap five. By halfway Schreckengost had a half straight-a-way lead over Fox with Chris Withers third. Schreckengost went on to the win in the caution-free event over Fox, Withers, Rush Firestone, and Edwards. Jace Ferringer took off to the early lead in the Economods feature over two-
time winner Brandon Blackshear, the pole-sitter. Caution flew at lap four when Jeremy Double got into the turn two wall. After the restart Blackshear took just one lap to get back by Ferringer. At eight laps complete caution was again shown when Amanda Stiffler spun in turn two. After two more cautions for minor spins Blackshear went on to his third victory in a row over Eric Paulus, Ferringer, Jodi Woodworth Sr, and Steve Samuelson. After picking up his firstever Raceway 7 feature win last week Chad Wright drew the pole position for the Evergreen Lake Park Campground FASTRAK Late Models with Matt Latta to the outside. Wright sprung to the lead but Latta was back alongside through most of the first lap when Wright established his lead at the flagstand. By the end of four laps third-running Max Blair, defending champion, was beginning to lose some ground to the runner-up. Latta drew alongside the leader at the end of nine with caution coming out as Justin Kreider slid into the wall on turn two. On the restart Blair immediately got by Latta with Bob Craig spinning in turn two for cau-
tion two. At this restart, Latta got back to second. Blair experienced mechanical problems at the end of lap eleven and pulled to the infield. With five to go Wright had a comfortable lead over Latta with Billy Henry third, Mike Mitchell fourth and Bill Cunningham fifth. That was the finishing order as Wright, a high school senior, drove to his second consecutive win. Point’s leader John Boyd Sr started from the pole in the Specialty Products Mini Stock feature with Brad Cole alongside. Cole grabbed the lead in turn one but Boyd had it again down the back straight. However at the end of lap one it was Cole showing the way. At the end of lap two 2010-11 Champion Jonny Boyd and opening night winner Bud Sergeff had joined the battle. After a restart at the end of lap two, Sergeff came to the lead with Jonny Boyd Jr coming to second. Sergeff went on to his second win of the young season with the younger Boyd second, Cole third, Tim Gillette fourth and Mitch Stocks fifth. The final feature of the night was the Zimmer Service E-Mods with 2011 Champion Joel Watson and Kenny Zimmer on the front
row. Watson took off to the early lead looking to repeat his win from last week. After a lap one caution for debris and a lap two caution for a double spin in turn one, Watson continued to lead while Rich Michael and Ken Zimmer battled for second. Zimmer firmly held the runner-up spot at lap seven over Michael with Mike Kinney and Shane Crotty rounding out the top five. After the next restart at lap nine Michael again got to second with Kinney getting by Zimmer at lap twelve. Just a lap later Kinney pulled to the infield with mechanical ails. On the next restart Zimmer got the advantage from the high side but Michael regained second a lap later. Only one more yellow slowed Watson on his way to his second consecutive win at Raceway 7 in 2012. Michael finished second with Crotty getting by Zimmer for third. Brian Douglas wound up fifth. Street Stocks: Heat 1: Paul Schreckengost, Ryan Blood, Art Edwards, Art Gilchrist, Mark Frontera, Ed Bolyard Heat 2: Chris Withers, Tommy Fox, Rush Firestone, Shawn Fawcett, Joe Rohrer, Alex Anderson Feature: Paul
Schreckengost, Tommy Fox, Chris Withers, Rush Firestone, Art Edwards, Ryan Blood, Shawn Fawcett, Joe Rohrer, Ed Bolyard, Art Gilchrist, Alex Anderson (DNS), Mark Frontera (DNS) Zimmer Service Center E-Mods: Heat 1: Shane Crotty, Rich Michael, Joel Watson, Mike Kinney, Percy McDonald, Wendell Pinckney, Ed Wilson, Joe Gabrielson, John Boardman, Bill Taylor Heat 2: Dan McDonald, Gary Eicher, Brian Douglas, Ken Zimmer, Rick Pratschler, John Schencker, Bud Watson, Josh McDonald, Gary Murphy Feature: Joel Watson, Rich Michael, Shane Crotty, Ken Zimmer, Brian Douglas, Rick Pratschler, Josh McDonald, Ed Wilson, Dan McDonald, John Schenker, Gary Murphy, Wendell Pinckney, Mike Kinney, John Boardman, Percy McDonald, Gary Eicher, Bill Taylor (DNS), Bud Watson (DNS), Joe Gabrielson (DNS) Evergreen Lake Park Campground FASTRAK Late Models: Heat 1: Max Blair, Matt Latta, Bob Craig, Bill Cunningham Sr, Michael Mitchell, Bob Pifer, Breyton Santee, Kyle Zimmerman
Heat 2: Josh Holtgraver, Billy Henry, Jamie Brown, Chad Wright, Bryan Salisbury, Dave Airgood, Justin Kreider Feature: Chad Wright, Matt Latta, Billy Henry, Mike Mitchell, Bill Cunningham, Josh Holtgraver, Kyle Zimmerman, Bryan Salisbury, Dave Airgood, Bob Pifer, Breyton Santee, Justin Kreider, Jamie Brown, Bob Craig, Max Blair Economods: Heat: Brandon Blackshear, Jace Ferringer, Eric Paulus, Jeremy Double, Jodi Woodworth Sr, Steve Samuelson, Amanda Stiffler, Alan Atkinson Feature: Brandon Blackshear, Eric Paulus, Jace Ferringer, Jodi Woodworth Sr, Steve Samuelson, Alan Atkinson, Amanda Stiffler, Jeremy Double Specialty Products Mini-Stocks: Heat 1: Bud Sergeff, Tim Gillette, John Boyd Sr, Jonny Boyd, Dillon Kineston, Brad Cole, Joe Longenecker, Mitch Stokes, Joe Keney, Samantha Sousa Feature: Bud Sergeff, Jonny Boyd, Brad Cole, Tim Gillette, Mitch Stokes, Joe Longenecker, John Boyd Sr, Joe Keney, Dillon Kineston, Samantha Sousa (DNS)
Rex King Wins BRP Modified Tour, Russell King wins Super Late Models, Davies takes UEMS feature at Eriez Speedway Kania, Fenno, Watson and Burch also score wins Hammett, PA, May 20, 2012: Rex King won his second BRP Modified Tour feature at Eriez Speedway over his son Sunday night as another son, Russell, won the Super Late Model feature. Dan Davies held off a determined Dave Hess Jr to win the 25-lap Amp Electric United EMod Series feature event for the $1000 first place money. Steve Kania won his first Limited Late Model feature of the season. Greg Fenno and Wade Watson each won their third feature in as many weeks and Casey Burch won his second feature of the season. The BRP Modified Tour had Steve Fedder and Eric Gabaney on the front row with Gabany leading lap one and Brian Weaver coming to the front at the end of lap 2. Caution flew on lap two when Gabany spun out of the runner-up spot. At six laps the defending series champion, Rex King spun in turn three bringing caution again over the speedway. Weaver extended his lead over Dave Murdick who grabbed second on the restart. Cooter King came to third at lap twelve. Six cars came together in turn four at lap 13 for the most serious incident of the race. At lap 14, just eight laps after spinning, Rex King was up to second and took over the top spot at the end of lap 17. With seven laps remaining, the leader’s son, Cooter, took over second from Weaver, setting up a King family one-two finish. Weaver held on for third with Kevin Hoffman fourth and Carl Murdick fifth. The 25-lap Plyler Overhead Door UEMS feature was paced
by Jack Young and Dan Davies with an almost immediate yellow shown for a four car pileup in turn one. The second attempt at green had the same result, with four more cars wrecking in turn with opening night winner Rich Michael Jr heading to the pits for repair. The third attempt to get the race going was successful with former track champion Scott Gurdak coming from row two to the lead with Young second and Davies third. At the end of two laps, Davies was leading over Young and Gurdak. After a lap nine restart Dave Hess and Davies ran side-byside with Hess ahead at lap 13 and Davies again in command at lap 14. Using the high line, Davies held on for the win over Hess, Gurdak, Brent Rhebergen, and newly-wed Mike Knight, the 2011 champion. Russell King took the early lead from the outside front row of the Jay’s Auto Wrecking Super Late Model feature with pole-sitter Dave Hess Jr right behind. Andy Boozel and Mike Knight swapped third several times before Boozel got away as Scott Gurdak got by Knight at lap 17. Despite several attempts by Hess on the low side King held on for the win with Hess settling for second over Gurdak, Knight, and Boozel, who slipped back after the final restart. The King family had two wins and a runner-up finish in the Sunday action. Steve “Kid” Kania led the Conway & O’Malley Limited Late Model feature from the pole position with 2011 Champion Chris Ottaway right behind. Dan Maxim came to sec-
ond after a restart at lap nine but Ottaway regained the spot a lap later. Kania went on to his first win of the season at Eriez over Ottaway, Maxim, last week’s winner Chris McGuire, and Dustin Eckman. Rookie Kyle Schreckengost and Gary Fisher were on the front row of the Bonnell Collision Center Street Stock feature with Schreckengost leading lap one but former champion and two-time 2012 winner Greg Fenno taking over at the end of lap two. John Phelps ran second for the distance with 2011 Champion Pat McGuire third. Joe Rohrer was fourth with pole-sitter Schreckengost fifth. Tim Card led the Gannon University Super Sportsmen until a lap six caution when Wade Watson got by for the lead. At a lap seven caution Card pulled out of the event. Watson then went on to his third win in as many weeks over Jake Eller and Jim Kibbe. Wes Stull led lap one of the Kandy’s Dinner Theater Challenger feature until a lap three restart when Casey Burch took over at the front. Burch went on to his second win in a row over Stull and Brad Cole. Jay’s Auto Wrecking Super Late Models: Heat 1: Dave Hess Jr, Russ King, Scott Johnson, Scott Gurdak, Greg Johnson, Ryan Scott, Dave Lyon, Bob Dorman. Heat 2: Andy Boozel, Mike Knight, Greg Oakes, Doug Eck, John Volpe, Rich Gardner, Chris Hackett, Charles Supplee. Feature: Russell King, Dave Hess Jr, Scott Gurdak,
Mike Knight, Andy Boozel, Scott Johnson, Rich Gardner, Greg Oakes, John Volpe, Bob Dorman, Dave Lyon, Charles Supplee, Chris Hackett, Ryan Scott, Greg Johnson, Doug Eck. BRP Modified Tour: Heat 1: Jeremiah Shingledecker, Brian Weaver, Mark Frankhauser, Eric Gabany, Chris Haines, Cooter King, Shawn Fleeger, Mike Turner, Joe Kubiniec, Brad Rapp. Heat 2: Peter Brittan, Rex King, Ron Cartwright, Carl Murdick, Dave Murdick, Steve Fedder, Jeremy Paup, Kevin Hoffman, Kevin Boland, Rob Curtis. Feature: Rex King, Cooter King, Brian Weaver, Kevin Hoffman, Dave Murdick, Jeremiah Shingledecker, Eric Gabany, Ron Cartwright, Brad Rapp, Mark Frankhauser, Mike Turner, Shawn Fleeger, Steve Fedder, Peter Brittan, Rob Curtis, Chris Haines, Joe Kubiniec, Carl Murdick, Kevin Boland (DNS). Plyler Overhead Door E-Mods: Heat 1: Randy Hall, John Boyd, Kyle Inman, Bud Watson, Ron Seeley, Al Brewer, Steve Simon, Brian Douglas (DNS). Heat 2: Dave Hess Jr, Jack Young, Mike Knight, Rich Michael, John Boardman, Shane Crotty, Chad Carlson, Vic Vena. Heat 3: Dan Davies, Brent Rhebergen, Mike Kinney, Mike Potosky, Joel Watson, Al Cressley, Mike McGee, Steve Sornberger Jr. Heat 4: Steve Dixon, Scott Gurdak, Butch Southwell, Carl McKinney, Leonard Enos, Gary Eicher, Mike Eschrich, Brian Fardink.
B-Main 1: Al Brewer, Ron Seeley, Steve Simon, Al Cressley, Michael McGee, Vic Vena, Joel Watson (DNS), Brian Fardink (DNS). B-Main 2: John Boardman, Shane Crotty, Gary Eicher, Chad Carlson, Leonard Enos, Mike Eschrich (DNS), Steve Sornberger Jr (DNS). Feature: Dan Davies, Dave Hess Jr, Scott Gurdak, Brent Rhebergen, Mike Knight, Bud Watson, Jack Young, Mike Kinney, John Boyd, John Boardman, Michael McGee, Butch Southwell, Shane Crotty, Ron Seeley, Mike Potosky, Gary Eicher, Vic Vena, Kyle Inman, Steve Dixon, Carl McKinney, Al Brewer, Randy Hall, Steve Simon, Rich Michael. Conway & O’Malley Limited Late Models: Heat 1: Dan Maxim, Stan Davis, Dustin Eckman, Tyler Green, Chris McGuire, Chris Ottaway. Heat 2: Steve Kania, Ryan Scott, Mike Lozowski, Ken Wanzer, Mike Moon, Jake Finnerty. Feature: Steve Kania, Chris Ottaway, Dan Maxim, Chris McGuire, Dustin Eckman, Stan Davis, Mike Moon, Ken Wanzer, Mike Lozowski, Tyler Green, Ryan Scott, Jake Finnerty (DNS). Gannon University Super Sportsman: Heat: Wade Watson, Jake Eller, Tim Card, Jim Kibbe, Allen Yarbrough, Brent Crandall, Mike Murray. Feature: Wade Watson, Jake Eller, Jim Kibbe, Mike Murray, Allen Yarbrough, Tim Card, Brent Crandall (DNS). Bonnell’s Collision Center Street Stocks: Heat 1: Greg Fenno, Ron Johnson, Kyle Schreckengost,
Jimmy Kennerknecht, Bill Reeves, Kevin Wetherall, Donald Hebner, Tyler Lyngarkos, Tim Thompson, Eric Ester (DNS). Heat 2: Pat McGuire, Joe Rohrer, Mark Thompson, John Phelps, Steve Keith Jr, Gary Fisher, Ken Lamp Jr, Andy Faulhaber, Michael Brown (DNS), Jeff Keith (DNS). Feature: Greg Fenno, John Phelps, Pat McGuire, Joe Rohrer, Kyle Schreckengost, Gary Fisher, Tim Thompson, Andy Faulhaber, Ken Lamp Jr, Jeff Keith, Kevin Wetherall, Tyler Lyngarkos, Don Hebner, Bill Reeves, Michael Brown, Eric Ester (DNS). Kandy’s Dinner Theater Super Challengers: Heat 1: Casey Burch, Geoff Maloney, Brad Cole, Staci Faulhaber, Wesley Stull, Carl Hebner, Douglas Melter, Charles Keller, Kelsey Parker, Justin Boardman, Steve Boardman. Heat 2: Tim Fisher, Mark Simmons, Jason Brightman, Mike Pohl, Kasey Hammond, Nick Steiner, Jeff Nunemaker, William, Szalabawka, Larry Mitchell, Bob Swanson, Joe Beach. Feature: Casey Burch, Wesley Stull, Brad Cole, Geoff Maloney, Kasey Hammond, Joe Beach, Carl Hebner, Jason Brightman, Mike Pohl, Larry Mitchell, Jeff Nunemaker, Staci Faulhaber, Mark Simmons, Nick Steiner (DNS), Steve Morse (DNS), Tim Fisher (DNS), Douglas Melter (DNS), William Szalalawka (DNS), Justin Boardman (DNS), Kelsy Parker (DNS), Charles Keller (DNS). – Submitted by Jay Pees
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GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • WEEK OF WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 2012 • 30A
Cougars tame Falcons Falcons fly past Lions BY BYRON C. WESSELL Gazette Newspapers
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JEFFERSON – The Jefferson Falcons season came to an end with a Division II district championship loss to the Lake Catholic Cougars. The game would be tied 4-4, but the Cougars rallied for a 6-4 win. Both Cole Erdel, of Jefferson, and Joey Samuele, of Lake Catholic, picked up a one-two-three inning in the first inning. Lake Catholic struck first in the second inning as Lou Peterlin walked and Billy Salem reached on a bunt. Zach Hawkins brought in the first run with an RBI double. The Falcons turned a double play on a hit to shortstop as Joey Piscsalko fired home as Nick
JEFFERSON – The Jefferson Falcons picked up a big win in a Division II district championship game against NDCL on Thursday, May 17. The Falcons and Lions were tied 22 after two innings but the Falcons broke the tie with six runs to take an 8-2 lead. The Falcons would go on to win 15-5 to advance to play the Lake Catholic Cougars. Joey Piscsalko hit a sharp one-out single to get the Falcons started in the first inning. Andy Santiago blooped in a hit to make it first and second with one out. Ryan Hayes reached on an error to load the bases for Nick Stranman. Stranman brought in the first run of the game on a sac-fly to give Jefferson a 10 lead. The Falcons added a run when Hayes purposely got in a pickle to go up 2-0. Andy Santiago started on the mound for the Falcons as Jake Miller greeted him with a lead-off double. Cody Paterniti bunted safely and Miller was able to score on an overthrow. Christian Bradetsas singled and NDCL tied the game on an error. Dominic Paducci kept the inning going with a walk to make it first and third with no outs. Andy Santiago kept the game tied as he struck out the next three batters. Kyle Ashburn hit a one out triple to deep center in the second inning for the Falcons. Ethan Pawlowski and Chase Stowe each singled past shortstop and third base to load the bases. Piscsalko added to the hit parade with an RBI single. Andy Santiago helped himself with a three-run triple, making it 7-2. Hayes continued the hits with an RBI single, to increase the lead
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Cole Erdel pitches for the Jefferson Falcons during a game against Lake Catholic.
Scott Davidson, of Jefferson, jogs back into the dug out during a game against Lake Catholic.
Nick Stranman gets ready to bat for Jefferson during a district championship game against Lake Catholic. Stranman applied the tag before throwing to third as Scott Davidson tagged out another runner trying to advance. Sam Cicconetti extended the Cougars lead with a two-run double after Andrew Kustec reached on a hit batter. Jefferson struck back in the third inning with a pair of runs. Chase Stowe walked and scored on an RBI double by Joey Piscsalko. Piscsalko went to third on the throw home and scored on a sac-fly by Andy Santiago to bring the Falcons within one at 3-2. Lou Peterlin hit a two-out triple in the third inning. Billy Salem made it 4-2 with an RBI Single. Kyle Ashburn walked for the Falcons with two outs in the fourth and went to second on a passed ball. Johnny Knight pulled the Falcons to within a one again with an RBI single. Ethan Pawlowski then tied the game with his own RBI single, making it 44. Kurtis Fusco pitched the Falcons out of a two on, no out situation win the fifth inning to keep the game tied at 4-4. Andrew Kustec and Sam Cicconetti singled in the sixth inning for Lake Catholic. Zach Frate broke the tie with a tworun single, putting the Cougars up for good at 6-4. Samuele pitched around a single to Joey Piscsalko and a walk to Nick Stranman to end the game for the Cougars.
to 8-2. Santiago worked around a hit batter and a single to once again strike out the side in the second inning. Kevin Tyransky reached on an error for NDCL in the fourth inning. The Lions manufactured a run with a walk and two hit batters, making it 8-3. Scott Davidson hit a two-run single in the fifth inning, stole second base and went to third on an overthrow. Pawlowski drove Davidson in on a full count, to give the Falcons a six run cushion again at 93. Donny Gress singled and John Borkee walked off of Santiago in the fifth inning. Brice Comp came into relieve Santiago and picked up two quick outs. Kevin Tryransky picked up a single and the Lions scored a run on an overthrow. NDCL added a run on a passed ball, making it 9-5. Troy Bloom entered to pitch for the Falcons after Comp walked a batter in the sixth inning. Bloom pitch picked up three straight outs to send the game into the final inning. Three straight hits by Nick Stranman, Johnny Knight and Kyle Ashburn loaded the bases for the Falcons in the seventh inning. After a fielder ’s choice, Pawlowski hit a two-run single. The Falcons added a run on a late throw to home on a grounder to second base. Santiago brought in a run after being hit by a pitch. Two more runs scored on a fielder’s choice by Ryan Hayes, making it 15-5. Bloom picked up a quick ground out to start the seventh before hitting a batter. The Falcons would end the game after Santiago caught a fly ball in center and threw to first to get the runner out.
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1-800-860-2775
P.O. Box 166, Jefferson, OH 44047
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GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • WEEK OF WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 2012 • 31A
FRIDAY, MAY 25, 2012 ONLY! S $4 AVE .00 /LB
Boneless
Top Sirloin Steaks
$13 SAV .92 E ON 6
7•Up, Diet 7•Up, A&W, Diet A&W, Sunkist, Diet Sunkist or Diet Rite
6
10
$
FOR
Pork $ Spareribs
2
3
1
Bar S Jumbo Franks
Watermelon
SA $5 VE .00
Fried Chicken
13
9oz Pkg
99 2
20pc
SA $2 VE .00
Thorne’s
Hamburger or Hot Dog Buns
88
¢
99¢
Frozen Popsicles
99
¢
Sugar Free
8pk
Rent 3 New Releases
$5
S .99 AVE ON 2
$4
Heluva Good Dips
Store-Made, Rope or Link
4FOR5 $
SA
Sweet or Hot $ Sausage
249
$3 SAV .00 E /LB
IN OUR DELI
Presliced
299
$
LB
$4 SAV .95 E ON 5
5FOR5 $
4FOR 5 $
1 1 FREE
$1. SAV 80 E /LB
IN OUR DELI
Potato or Macaroni Salad or $ Cole Slaw
149
United Ice Cream
3
$
Heluva Good American Singles
99 5qt
12oz
2FOR4 $
$1. SAV 58 E ON 2
Snapple 6pk 16oz Bottles
2FOR9 $
LB
$3 SAV .58 E ON 2
SA $2 VE .60
$4 SAV Troyer .29 E ON Farm 2 Traditional Potato Chips 10oz BUY GET
LB
American Cheese
Half Gallon
$1. SAV 76 E ON 4
Gia Russa Tri-Color Pasta
United Iced Tea
LB
$1. SAV 50 E /LB
S .96 AVE ON 4
12oz
50 VE Cut ¢/L B Watermelon
1
$ 99
SA $2 VE .00
Coors Light
1699
$
24pk
344 S. Chestnut St., Jefferson • 576-9122
VIDEO
NO FUEL CREDITS
SA $1. VE 50
SA $2 VE .90
Boneless Skinless
16oz Bag
United Fruit Drinks
20oz
SA V 31¢ E
1 FREE
699
$
Cooked Shrimp
$2 SAV .00 E /LB
Signature Cookies BUY GET1
LB
$ 99
49
$2 SA .99 VE ON 2
Chicken Breast
1 1 FREE
71/90 ct
$4 SAVE .29 ON 2
10.5-11.5oz
Baker’s Dozen 13ct
BUY GET
SA $2 VE .00
Electronic coupon taken off at register
Frito Lay Doritos
IN OUR BAKERY
49¢
¢
IN OUR BAKERY
S $2 AVE .29
Apple, Cherry or Blueberry Pies
8”
SA $1. VE 00
Chocolate Brownies
or Smothered in BBQ Sauce!
$
John Morrell Kielbasa or Smoked Sausage
16oz Pkg
All Dark Meat
348
IN OUR BAKERY
FOR
MUST BUY 4 Lesser amts sold at 4/$13
1 1 FREE
1
LB
79¢
IN OUR DELI
SA $3 VE .51
Whole Seedless
10
$
SA V $10 E U .76 P TO ON 4
BUY GET
$ 00 8.5oz
LB
29
SA $1. VE 60
4
99
Available in Smothered BBQ Sauce in the Hot Foods Case!
LB
SA $2 VE .00
Utz Cheese Curls, Twists, Crunchies or Cheese Balls
$ 99
Store-Made, 80% Lean
$
$2 SAV .00 E /LB
Chopped Ham
29
12pk Cans 8pk 12oz Bottles or 6pk 24oz Bottles
Aquafina
2
$
Ground Beef Patties
LB
$ IN OUR DELI
70 SAVE ¢/L B
99
24pk 1/2L Bottles
6pk 1/2L Bottles
$1. SAV 00 E /LB
Western-Style
3
$
Pepsi, Mtn Dew MIX & or Dr Pepper MATCH!
$
5
Hours: Open Every Day 7am - 9pm Pharmacy • 576-6258 Gas/Video • 576-7557 Open 7am - 9pm
M-Sat. 8am - 8pm, Sun. 10am - 6pm
Manufacturer’s cents off DOUBLE COUPONS up to & including 50¢ in value. Get complete details at our market. Prices effective: May 25, 2012 while supplies last. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES OR UNTIL QUANTITIES RUN OUT. Not responsible for typographical or pictorial errors. No sales to dealers. Gas credits are not available on BOGO promotions or new video releases.
Geneva Area Chamber of Commerce
GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • WEEK OF WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 2012 • 32A
P.O. Box 84 • 866 East Main Street • Geneva, Ohio 44041 Phone: 440-466-8694 • Fax: 440-466-0823 Email: info@genevachamber.org • Website: www.genevachamber.org
GENEVA AREA CHAMBER GOLF OUTING
COMMUNITY CALENDAR OF EVENTS May 25-28, Geneva-on-the-Lake opens Memorial Weekend. May 26 to Sept. 8, Geneva-on-the-Lake Flea Market, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., every Saturday. Geneva-on-the-Lake Recreation Park, FMI 466-8600 or 800-862-9948.
Corporate Sponsors: Chestnut Homes, Classic of Madison, Crawford Insurance, Creative Learning Workshop, and Lakehouse Inn B&B, Winery, Spa & Crosswinds Grill
May 25-28, Geneva-on-the-Lake open for the season. May 26, Flea Market at Indian Creek NASCAR RV Resort, 4710 Lake Rd., Geneva-onthe-Lake, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., FMI 466-8191. May 28, Memorial Day, no school.
Wednesday, June 20, 2012 Powderhorn Golf Club, 3991 Bates Rd., Madison 4-Person Scramble-Put together a team COST $70 per person - 18 Holes Golf, Cart, Lunch, Steak Dinner, and Prizes Check-In & Lunch: 11:00 to 11:30 a.m. - SHOTGUN START AT NOON Hole Sponsor $50 - Cost of dinner only $20. Steak dinner will be served approximately 5 p.m. Senior citizens (65+) and ladies will hit from the red/gold tees. We greatly appreciate any door prizes or silent auction items for the outing. Make your reservations by June 13, by calling the Chamber office at 466-8694.
GENEVA HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES Geneva High School Graduates from classes of 1932 thru 1953 ( 22 years) Multi-Class Reunion Luncheon - $12.00 per person June 14, 2012, at 11:30 a.m. The Geneva Community Center, 44 West Main St., Geneva. Social Time 11:30 am with lunch served at 12:30 pm., program at 1:30 pm Make paid reservation thru your Class Rep. by June 7. Cancellations no later than June 11th. For more information call Ruth Starkey at (440-36l-4092) or M/C Fred Frisbie at (440-983-4288).
2012 Board of Directors & Officers Officers President: Tim Lenart, Individual I-Vice President: Bill Widlits, Chestnut Homes II-Vice President: Kim Patrone, Quail Hollow Resort Treasurer: Douglas Braun, Lakeview Federal Credit Union Executive Director: Sue Ellen Foote
Jennifer Brown, City of Geneva Beth Cheney, Rae-Ann Geneva Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Jaime Cordova, SPIRE Institute Banquet Center and Fuel Mike Goddard, Crawford Insurance Agency Cliff Henry, Harpersfield Township Brett Horvath, Geneva Area City Schools Evan Jahn, Waste Management Renee Keener, Keener Accounting & Tax Service Shirley Lehmann, Northwest Savings Bank
Tony Long, JLS Computer & Accounting Service Richard Phinney, Rosemary’s Pizza Darrell Ramsey, HDT EP, Inc. Eileen Seiter, Andover Bank Amanda Tirotta, Lakeview Federal Credit Union Terri Vincent, Loudermilk Tractor & Cycle
June 3, Graduation for Geneva High School, 2012 at SPIRE, 2 p.m.! June 3, Beatitude House, 3404 Lake Ave., Ashtabula (behind St. Joseph Church), open house 11 a.m. -2 p.m. FMI 330-744-3147. June 5, Last day of classes for Geneva students. June 12, 19, 26, July 10, 17, 24, 31, Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28, Lakefront Summer Concert Series, every Tuesday, 7 p.m. at Geneva Township Park, Geneva-on-the-Lake, free admission. FMI 440-466-8600. June 15, Longaberger Bus Trip, FMI call Cookie Sheldon 964-3979. June 16, 5th Annual Fireman's Roundup, The Landing, Geneva-on-the-Lake, starting at noon, 466-8650. June 17, Father's Day Golf at Indian Creek Miniature Golf, Dads golf free, 11 a.m.-9 p.m., FMI 466-8191 June 20, Chamber Golf Outing at Powderhorn Golf Club, 4-person scramble, $70 per person includes 18 holes golf, cart, lunch, steak dinner, and prizes. Check-in and hot dog lunch: 11 to 11:30 a.m., shotgun start at noon, dinner 5 p.m., sponsor hole $50. Call Chamber 466-8694. June 23, Assumption Golf Outing at Powderhorn, "Scramble Fore Education", lunch noon, shotgun 1 p.m., steak dinner 6 p.m., FMI 466-2104. June 23-24, Lake Erie Wine Fest, craft markets FMI 466-8650. July 4, Independence Day Fireworks, Geneva-on-the-Lake, 10 p.m.
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Every Tuesday, starting June 12th, at 7 p.m. Geneva Township Park, located on Lake Rd., at the end of Austin Road.
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Andover Bank
A Better Way... 665 S. Broadway Geneva, Ohio
440-466-3040
RAYMOND BUILDERS SUPPLY
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The dispatch center for our area would like to know if your facilities have an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). They need to know if you have one, and where in your facility they are located. 64% of all emergency calls are now made via cell phones. So there could be an emergency happening at your location before people in the offices are even aware. Public access defibrillation can improve survival but is involved in only a small fraction of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests. One approach to increase involvement is to provide emergency dispatch with information on locations of AEDs. A working link between emergency dispatch and an AED registry may provide an opportunity to improve resuscitation. If you would be willing to share this information, please email: dispatch@genevasohio.com. Please do not worry about jurisdiction. If you are not in the area, we will be glad to pass your information on to the correct agency.
Board of Directors
June 1, Beatitude House, 3404 Lake Ave., Ashtabula (behind St. Joseph Church), ribbon cutting 2:30 p.m. & open house 3-5 p.m., FMI 330-744-3147.
June 8-9, Hot Air Balloon Rally at Chalet DeBonne, 466-3485 or www.debonne.com.
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Geneva Area Chamber of Commerce
May 28, Harpersfield Memorial Day Observance, at Harpersfield Cemetery on St. Rt. 307. Parade will begin at 11:30 a.m. at the Aqua Ohio Water Building. Guest speaker Rick Arndt, Vocalist Kayleena Brashear and Ken Accord. FMI call Larry Lister 440466-0849.
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