THE GAZETTE
Vol. No. 137, No. 30
WEDNESDAY, JULY 24, 2013
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Rock Creek Scouts help clean up historic log cabin
Jefferson BOE, union reach agreement BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON - During its meeting on Tuesday, July 16, the Jefferson Area Local Schools Board of Education approved the Master Agreement contract with Ohio Association of Public School Employees/American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 419. The contract between the BOE and OAPSE/AFSCME Local 419 is effective July 1, 2013, through June 30, 2016. “The OAPSE negotiations have come to an end,” Superintendent John Montanaro said. “We have a contract.” Both sides were happy with the three-year agreement, which includes a zero-percent salary increase. “On behalf of the membership of OAPSE/AFSCME Local 419, I would like to thank the Board of Education for their efforts in concluding this negotiation of the Master Agreement. Our membership represents the support staff workers of the Jefferson Area Local School District, including bus drivers, custodial, maintenance, food service, mechanic, monitor, nurse, paraprofessional and secretarial
personnel,” OAPSE/AFSCME Local 419 President Laura Gruthleben said. Gruthleben said their membership is composed of taxpayers and parents of JALS students and thus has always been sensitive to the needs, both educational and financial, of the school district. “Because of Gov. [John] Kasich’s drastic cuts to local government, infrastructure and public education, we have suffered many layoffs, with the resultant reduction of services to our student population. However, working in the spirit of cooperation with the administration, we have agreed to what amounts to a total of five years of frozen wages,” Guthleben said. Guthleben said the five years refers to the new three-year contract and the two previous years where members agreed to the frozen wages. “ I h a v e t o g i ve c r edi t t o OAPSE. They understand the financial situation we are in,” Montanaro said. Guthleben said the union will continue to work with the school district to provide the best support staff services possible in today’s political and economic climate.
PHOTOS BY SUE LUTZ
Andrew Kassay, 7, and Brett Bellas Jr., 8, helped with debris removal for several hours Friday night as older volunteers removed old roofing from the High Street log cabin in Rock Creek. Cub Scout Pack 155 is completing the roofing project with donated materials and man power. BY SUE LUTZ Gazette Newspapers ROCK CREEK – Excessive heat, humidity and hard work didn’t deter a group of Cub Scouts from Rock Creek from roofing for community service Friday. The group of young volunteers helped with tearing off and removal of deteriorated roofing on the historic log cabin on High Street. According to Brett Bellas, leader of Pack 155, the children also helped drum up volunteers
and funding necessary to complete the job. “Carter Lumber in Austinburg really gave us a great deal on all the materials to do the job,” Bellas said. “And the best part is donors footed the $1,500 bill.” Ron Asher, a local contractor, and B&E Landscaping, owned by Bellas, donated the materials to complete the job. Volunteers Steve and Tammy Smith and Tim Orth also “were a tremendous help,” Bellas said. Others fed the crew and kept them hydrated during and after the roofing session.
Bellas said by Friday evening one-half of the roofing job had been completed. The second half is expected to be finished next week, but contingent on the availability of volunteers and weather. Pack 155 is also planning additional log cabin renovations, which includes the replacement of windows, doors and insulation. All of the repairs, according to Bellas, will be paid for through volunteer labor and financial and material donations.
HDT Expeditionary Systems Group donation helps ideas take flight with Rocketry Program at Geneva Middle School BY JAN PERALA Geneva Area City Schools
Baby steps
GENEVA - Geneva science students have garnered thousands of dollars in college scholarships and awards in district and state competition and put the Geneva school district on the map for science education by winning a nearly unprecedented eight Outstanding School Awards and more than a dozen Ohio Governor ’s Edison Awards. Last spring eight Geneva High School students and fourteen Geneva Middle School students qualified to present their research at State Science Day. According to Geneva Middle School science teacher John Mirabell, Geneva students’ exceptional ability to dissolve complex scientific problems in analytic acid is, at least in part, a result of the district’s emphasis on inquiry based teaching methods which expands instruction beyond the walls of the classrooms.
A young woodpecker takes a rest from one of its earliest flights.
PHOTO BY STEFANIE WESSELL
See ROCKETS page 8A
PHOTOS BY JAN PERALA FOR GENEVA SCHOOLS
Rocket Science: A donation spearheaded by Darrell Ramsey (back right), Director of Engineering at HDT Expeditionary Systems Group, a division of Harpersfield-based HDT Global, kept an innovative Rocketry program for eighth graders on the agenda this spring. Students in John Mirabell’s (pictured back middle) science and math classes studied the physics and math concepts behind rocket design, gravitation and flight and launched their own rockets. Displaying their rockets are eighth-graders Liam Ramsey and Hunter Brashear. Pictured (back left) is Geneva Middle School Assistant Principal Alex Anderson.
Ashtabula native is finalist for ‘The Next Fitness Star’ — Page 7A
HVFD festival — Page 4A
See SCOUTS page 2A
First Baptist Vacation Bible School — Page 8A
GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • WEEK OF WEDNESDAY, JULY 24, 2013 • 2A
Brown Bag Concert Series to feature James Fuller
Road closed
BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers
PHOTOS BY STEFANIE WESSELL
A portion of North Market Street, near Pine Street, in the Village of Jefferson is temporarily closed as crews complete a culvert repair project through the Ohio Public Works Commission. Although part of North Market Street is closed, access to the entrances of Oakdale Cemetery remain open. Part of the project will involve removing the old, small bridge across the stream in the Oakdale Cemetery, as part of the Environmental Protection Agency requirements. The bridge will be used elsewhere in the village.
Help Lakeview Federal Credit Union ‘Stuff the Bus’ BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers
by donating new school Suggested items to dosupplies and personal nate include: items. • #2 lead pencils JEFFERSON - Soon it School buses will be at all • Colored pencils will be time to buy school three Lakeview locations • Erasers supplies as students head from 1– 5 p.m. Aug. 2 • 8-24 pack crayons back to school, and Lakeview • 12-inch U.S. and MetFederal Credit Union is preThose locations in- ric rulers paring to help some of those clude: • Scissors students with its annual • Ashtabula Office, 2909 • Bottles of glue “Stuff the Bus.” State Rd. in Ashtabula. • Glue sticks O n F r i d a y, A u g . 2 , • Jefferson Office, 345 S. • Notebook paper – wide Lakeview Federal Credit Chestnut St. in Jefferson. ruled Union is inviting the pub• Geneva Office, 583 • Notebook paper – collic to join it in helping chil- South Broadway in Geneva. lege ruled dren of Ashtabula County • Black fine line markers
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Jefferson’s Village Park on July 25. The alternate performance J E F F E R S O N / sites in case of rain are the ASHTABULA - The Ashtabula First Presbyterian Church, Arts Center’s Brown Bag Con- Park Avenue, Ashtabula and cert Series returns for its third the United Methodist Church week on July 24 and 25. (adjacent to Village Park) in The third of this year’s fea- Jefferson. tured performers is James Brown Bag Concerts feaFuller. While in his late teens, ture a varied group of artists Jim met local legend Spencer that include folk, pop, oldies, Thompson and was introduced Broadway tunes and more. to blues and jazz standards Future performers of the while attending the many jam Ashtabula series include: sessions that Spencer held. He Wednesday, July 31 — Fred has since performed in many Barringer, sponsored by The area bands and is currently a Ashtabula Star Beacon; member of the “Kingpins” and Wednesday, Aug. 7 — Linda “Blues Project 2013.” Fundis, sponsored by Wells Brown Bag concerts are Fargo; and Wednesday, Aug. held at noon and feature a dif- 14 – Linda Fundis sponsored ferent performer or musical by Linda’s Hideaway. group each week. Admission Future performers of the is always free. Visitors should Jefferson series include: provide their own lawn chair Thursday, Aug. 1 — Fred or blanket and should feel free Barringer; Thursday, Aug. 8 — to bring their lunch to enjoy Linda Fundis; and Thursday, during the show. Aug 15 — Emily Kline. The Ashtabula show will be All Jefferson series concerts held at the Ashtabula North are sponsored by Gazette PubPark gazebo at noon on July lications 24. The Ashtabula show is For more information, conbeing sponsored by The Out- tact the Ashtabula Arts Cendoor Army Navy Store. ter at (440) 964-3396. The Sponsored by Gazette Pub- Ashtabula Arts Center is lications, Fuller’s Jefferson funded in part by the Ohio Arts show will be held at noon in Council.
• Pocket folders • Supply box • Backbacks Can’t make it Aug. 2? Collection boxes also became available in all Lakeview offices from July 15-Aug. 2. If people have any questions, they are asked to 2013 Lakefront Summer Concert Series please contact the Jefferson Held at Geneva Township Park on 7 p.m. Tuesdays. Office (440) 576-4382. Bring a lawn chair. Donations by pass the hat. • July 30, Erie Heights Brass Ensemble Stefanie Wessell, senior • Aug. 6, Madison Band editor for Gazette Newspa• Aug. 13, Young and Blue pers, may be reached at • Aug. 20, Linda Fundis - Let Me Entertain You. swessell@gazettenews.com. • Aug. 27, Larry, Daryl, Daryl, and Sheryl.
Geneva-area concerts
City of Geneva Concerts on the Lawn From page 1A
Held at the pavilion next to the Geneva Community Center on 7 p.m. Thursdays. Bring a lawn chair. Donations by pass the hat. • July 25, Lost Sheep • Aug. 1, Young and Blue • Aug. 8, Madison Community Band • Aug. 15, Cadillac Lilly • Aug. 22, the Madison Jazz Project
Jefferson Area Local School District to hold volunteer meeting The Jefferson Area Local Schools District will hold a Volunteer Committee Meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6, in the Jefferson Area High School library. This meeting is a continuation of our June Volunteer Committee organizational meeting where we began to look at the role that volunteers play in our schools. Join us if you have an interest in offering your time and expertise to our school district. All Are Welcome!!!
Spiderweb plans annual Community Open House
Cub Scouts Andrew Kassay, 7, and Brett Bellas Jr., 8, pause for adult volunteers to rip off and toss down to them the dilapidated roofing from the log cabin in Rock Creek. Kassay and Bellas helped with debris removal of as part of their community service requirement. “Back in the 1930s Boy Scouts built the log cabin,” he said. “And because the village is in no financial shape to pay for repairs, we are helping out.” The group is finalizing plans for a spaghetti benefit dinner in September. Their goal is to raise money to purchase the windows, doors and insulation. While hopeful, Bellas was unsure if those projects would be completed before the end of fall. While the property is owned by the village of Rock Creek, Bellas said the Scouts continue to maintain the building and use it for many of the group’s meetings and other activities. The log cabin also previously served as the Rock Creek Village Hall and even a temporary jail for the now defunct Rock Creek Police Department. In addition to fulfilling their community service requirement, Bellas said remodeling projects are also valuable in other ways. “We have a group of about 20 kids from the Rock Creek area who are eager to give back to the community they live
in,” he said. “And when they help out with things like painting and using a variety of tools, we are teaching them lifelong skills they will eventually need.” Working within the community and helping to make tangible improvements for their village, also teaches them pride, he said. “When the Scouts pass by now, or probably even ten years from now, they will look at the work they did on the log cabin – or even on the cemetery like last month – and point out what exactly they did to help,” he said. Rock Creek Pack 155 Cub Scouts will hold a summer weekend membership drive event Aug. 14 – 15 at the log cabin. The two-day event will be complete with a cookout and an axe yard to demonstrate and teach the boys how to properly use knives, axes and bowsaws. Bellas said Cub Scouts will also compete in the annual rain gutter regatta race. For more information on joining Rock Creek Boy Scouts Pack 155, contact Brett Bellas at (440) 563-9292.
JEFFERSON - Spiderweb invites all children and families to its Annual Community Open House Friday, Aug. 2, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at their location, 133 E. Jefferson Street. Come for a family-oriented evening of carnival games, activities and refreshments. Children will have the opportunity to play different games that will test their brainpower skills, as well as having lots of fun. Children will earn fun money that can be accumulated and redeemed that night at the prize center for a wide variety of school supplies. In addition, children will be able to decorate their own cupcake as part of the refreshments, and there will be face painting. Spiderweb will also have on display a listing of volunteers that throughout this past year has contributed to their programs. Without the volunteers, Spiderweb would not be able to continue the work of supporting area families and children. Being a small grassroots agency means relying on the communities generous support whether it be in giving of their time, talent or money. Spiderweb especially would like to thank those area churches and individuals who throughout the year have supported our programs and for this event donated school supplies as the prizes. Spiderweb provides programs and services to encourage children and teens to become healthy individuals. Programs include Education Motivation, an after-school and summer tutoring program; Clothes Closet, a free clothing distribution site; and Prevention, support/educational groups for at-risk youth.
GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • WEEK OF WEDNESDAY, JULY 24, 2013 • 3A
Mor gan T ownship tr us tees discuss budg et Morg Township trus ust budget BY SUE LUTZ Gazette Newspapers MORGAN TOWNSHIP Morgan Township trustees voted last week to hold a special workshop Tuesday night to finalize plans for its 2014 budget. Just as in the previous past few years, the group will be faced with doing more with less, according to fiscal officer Jean Brand. Brand said the revenue the Township receives from the local government fund will once again be slashed. “What we are going to receive in August will be less; the local funding used to be 3.6 percent but now it will be 1.66 percent,” she said. “This year we’re down to $2,900, but eventually even that money is going to be phased out.” Brand said “everything hurts the general fund,” and the dwindling state reimbursements will eventually trickle down to every department and affect all aspects of
every department. Compounding the problem, Brand said, is the income received on investments has tanked because interest rates have plunged. “It used to be we got $100’s of dollars in interest, but now we get like $5,” she said. Brand told trustees that once completed and approved by trustees, the budget will then need to be delivered to the Ashtabula County Auditor’s Office by July 8 for their review and approval. Trustee and Board Vice President Donald Dietrich expressed concern over the cut in revenues, and said he just hopes the township will receive what it got last year. One of the township’s biggest consistent expenses is dust control. This year the Township spent approximately $8,000 more than the previous year, but Trustee and Board President Brett Bellas said the unit cost increase in materials was not the reason for the increase, so it’s an “apples to oranges
comparison.” “This year dust control was a big expense – around $47,000 – but there’s a big difference between how we managed the roads over the past two years,” he said. “We treated an additional two foot width of every road in the Township and we also did Stiles Road, which are two big changes from last year.” The additional quantities purchased of gravel and dust control agent “easily explain” the increased $8,000 expenditure, Bellas said Following the meeting, Bellas and Dietrich said they’re approaching the next budget planning session with caution. “We know the revenue reduction is going to hit us hardest when it comes to purchasing gravel and repairs because that’s our largest costs,” Bellas said. “But roads are our biggest issue and that’s what taxpayers are most concerned with.” Dietrich said he has “sincere concerns about the
taking a good look at the spending” next year, but said month,” Dietrich said. Bellas said the biggest is- money it has projected to trustees have faced even more dire circumstances in sue with hammering out the come in, and then “setting the past. The worst, he said, next year’s budget is always priorities.” was during the construction of the outpost building. At that time it felt like the township was “like constantly robbing Peter to pay Paul.” “After 42 years as Trustee I can say we’ve weathered even worse storms than now,” he said. “However, I think we’re going to have to really reconsider next year’s budget and cut back on dust control and gravel, because both are very costly.” • Engagement • Wedding • Anniversary • Military • College • Meetings • Community Dietrich said the Township is also looking for a new distributor for gas and oil, because that is also “killing us.” But on the up side, changes in personnel resulted this Editorial Department Stefanie Wessell Ext. 107 past spring resulted in a reCall 24 hours a day! All calls will remain duction in administrative confidential. Leave name, number & information. costs through the elimination of having to pay health care Advertising Department premiums. Classifieds ....... Becke ....... 440-576-9125 x101 “By no longer paying for Display .............. Rick ............ 440-344-1749 healthcare, we’re actually gaining a little bit – or just Circulation Department not spending so much each
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Downtown Geneva Sidewalk Sale returns July 26-27 BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers GENEVA - People looking for bargains this summer can check out the annual Geneva Downtown Sidewalk Sale, which returns this week on Friday and Saturday, July 2627. The sidewalk sale will be held from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Friday, July 26, and Saturday, July 27, rain or shine. This annual event is sponsored by the Geneva Business Association as a showcase of the wide variety of products and services available at businesses near the intersection of Route 534 and Route 20, according to information provided by Mark Schupska, a member of the Geneva Business Association. This outdoor sale has been held in downtown Geneva since the 1950s. Eighteen businesses have indicated that they will participate in the Sidewalk Sale. Most merchants will be offering merchandise on outdoor
bargain tables at deep discounts, just as Geneva merchants have traditionally done since the annual sidewalk sale was originally held in the 1950s. Several local restaurants are planning to offer food specials served outside in front of their places of business. Some of the businesses planning outdoor sales include Lucky Duck Antiques, The Sewing Basket, Catherine’s Christmas hosted by Rapid Photo, Eco-Smart Consignment, The Green Leash, Driftwood Inspirations, Rees’ Corner Store, Inglesia Circulo de Oracion Cristiana, Central Hardware, Earth’s Natural Treasures, Comfort Supply, East West Brew House, Grand Valley Soap Co., Victoria’s Country Corner, Coconuts Tiki Grill, Luisa’s Mexican Grill, Major True Value, and Broadway Antiques & Collectibles. This year the theme of the event is “Christmas in JulyBargains for every season,” organizers said. Some of the special activities this year in-
clude an outdoor concert by Mary Taylor-Brooks on North Broadway on Saturday, July 27, from noon to 3 p.m. Mary Taylor-Brooks is an accomplished performer who plays vintage country, rock and rockabilly. She was a big hit with shoppers at last year’s Sidewalk Sale. Additionally, there will be a radio remote live broadcast from the center of downtown Geneva on Saturday from noon to 2 p.m. On Saturday, East West Brew House on East Main Street also will release their private stock of Great Lakes Brewing Christmas Ale. It has been heard that Santa and Mrs. Claus will be seen that afternoon passing through Geneva on their way to their summer vacation at Genevaon-the-Lake. The Geneva Business Association also uses the annual Sidewalk Sale to provide fundraising opportunities to selected non-profit organizations, which are invited to use avail-
able space downtown. This year the VFW Women’s Auxiliary and the Blue Star Mothers of America Chapter 57 will hold bake sales and raffle off a puppy and a kitten in front of Watkins and Keyerleber Insurance. The Grounds and Operation Christmas Child will have tables near DGB Consulting on East Main St. Also Northwest Savings Bank will host a sale of donated merchandise by the Geneva Business Association for the benefit of the 2013 Geneva Grape JAMboree. Past Downtown Geneva Sidewalk Sales have brought out droves of people from across the region. The Geneva Business Association promises a fun event that will satisfy all who come looking for bargains and great food, organizers said. The Association also wishes to encourage everyone to visit the Sidewalk Sale as a great way to support local businesses and to enjoy the new Broadway streetscape and completed this spring by the City of Geneva.
Rock Creek seeks road levy BY SUE LUTZ Gazette Newspapers ROCK CREEK – Rock Creek Village voters will soon have a say in the condition of their roads when they decide whether or not to approve a new tax levy designated for repairs. During a special meeting recently, five of the six Rock Creek Village Council members approved a motion to place a new levy on the November ballot for an additional 1.5 mills for each one dollar in valuation of the taxable property in the village. Based on a home with a $50,000 total appraised value, a 1.5-mill increase would cost a property owner in Rock Creek an additional $26 per year in gross taxes, prior to all reductions and roll backs. Assuming that all of the new levy revenues are collected, Rock Creek Village would generate slightly less than $10,000 per year. Council Member Shawn Burns was absent from the
meeting, but stated he would have voted in favor. “We definitely need money for road repairs in our town,” Burns said Sunday. “We figured we would let the people decide. Council President Pam Forristal acknowledged these are “tough times for many people,” and said the debate was very lengthy. In the end, however, multiple factors are what prompted the Village to pursue the new levy. The first justification for the proposed new tax, Forristal said, was Council members’ realization that nearly every other municipality in the area has had a roads levy in place for years. Rock Creek has never had a levy to specifically earmark money for roads. Normally money is just budgeted from the general fund. A second reason the Village Council is pursuing a levy is that while researching some of the various loans currently being paid, Council discovered it is paying for East
Water Street road construction that was completed “many years ago,” Forristal said. The loan won’t be paid off until 2022, and she said the street will more than likely have to be redone again before that time. “The patch job that we just completed on West Water Street took us almost five years to save for,” Forristal said. “We’ve cut everything in the budget down to the bone, but we realized that we’re never going to get ahead of the road game without a road levy.” Forristal said the Council budgets “very minimal” amounts for road maintenance because the Village has so many other ongoing fixed expenses. And despite being frugal, there’s almost nothing left. Without additional tax money designated for roads, they will continue to fall into disrepair. Forristal said Ashtabula County helped the Village with recent West Water Street repairs. The street was so full
of potholes that it had become a transportation hazard. “West Water Street is an extension of a County road, and so the County was able to help us out,” she said. “We’re really grateful because we’re really in pretty dire straits here.” Forristal said the County provided the materials and labor at cost. Had the Village contracted the job through a private firm, she said the $25,000 cold patch repair job would probably have cost taxpayers double that amount. If approved, the new tax will begin to be collected in 2014 and would be designated solely for the purpose of the “construction, reconstruction, resurfacing and repair of streets and roads.” And while the tax would begin to be collected in 2014, Rock Creek Village coffers would receive the funds in years 2015 through 2019. Rock Creek Council will hold its next business meeting Aug. 19 at 7 p.m. in the Village Hall.
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GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • WEEK OF WEDNESDAY, JULY 24, 2013 • 4A
Community supports HVFD at festival Money raised goes toward the purchase of equipment, maintaining of grounds BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers
over an open fire during the festival, Harpersfield Township Trustee Clifford H A R P E R S F I E L D Henry said. TOWNSHIP - Where’s the The beef roast is a mabeef? jor fundraiser for the fire This past weekend, it department. could be found at the “All of the proceeds from Harpersfield Volunteer previous years’ festivals Fire Department’s 39th have been used to purchase Annual Beef Roast, held equipment for the fire deFriday, July 19, through partment and to support Sunday, July 21, at the fire the building and operation department’s Community of the Community Center Recreation Center on Cork- and grounds,” Publicity Cold Springs Road, west of Chair Julie Henry said. State Route 534. Henry said the township Firefighters roasted recently purchased the waover 4,800 pounds of beef ter company building on
Harpersfield Road for use as township offices and a new fire station. A portion of the proceeds from the Beef Roast will be used to renovate the fire station part of the building. “Their focus now is getting that building ready,” Henry said. While the community made it out to the festival this year, first they had to wait until the grounds dried out. Saturday morning, much of the grounds and surrounding baseball fields were flooded from the storms Friday night.
Kids wait for the start of a game to try and climb a rope to ring a bell.
Firefighters and members of the Eckard family roasted over 4,800 pounds of beef over an open fire during the festival. Otto Stoltz, with Katrina Speakman in the background, asked people to try their luck on instant Bingo tickets during the HVFD’s annual beef roast.
PHOTOS BY STEFANIE WESSELL
Alex Henry slides down an inflatable bounce house at the HVFD’s annual beef roast, held this past weekend in Harpersfield Township.
Kim Deblecourt, right, and Morgan Brubaker keep watch over the last rounds of beef being cooked for the festival. Little Miss Grapette Teagan Gilbert plays a game with Makayla Henry.
Cindy Stoltz and Dayna Gallick sell raffle tickets to Evan Weinmann during the festival. Stoltz said many community businesses donated items for the raffle. RIGHT: Father-and-daughter team Larry and Allie Lister serve up the main attraction: hot roast beef sandwiches. “It’s been really busy,” Larry Lister said.
Megan Conrad, Thomas Kirk and Kevin Terry choose their numbers during a game from Brian Dombek.
Nathan Butte, Kenny Snyder, Braden Bilicic and Matthew Henry pose for a photo in between playing games at the festival.
Brian Dombek and Travis Cross man the wheel at the festival.
GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • WEEK OF WEDNESDAY, JULY 24, 2013 • 5A
Keep voting:
National Look-alike GOTL needs votes in ‘Most Abraham Lincoln is in our midst Fun Town in America’ contest G E N E VA - O N - T H E LAKE - The Village of Geneva-on-the-Lake continues to need the community’s support in a contest to find the most fun town in America. “You may remember that in 2012, Geneva-on-theLake was one of the six finalists in Rand McNally’s ‘The Most Fun Town In the U.S.’ And that is thanks to all of you, who voted for what is truly a fun town, ‘Genevaon-the-Lake,’” GOTL Visitors Bureau Executive Director Marge Milliken said in an announcement about the contest. Voting for 2013 has officially started, so the visitors bureau once again is seeking votes. Rand McNally, Good Sam and Geocaching are looking for the Best Small Towns in America. This year, they are looking for towns in America with populations under
150,000. “Best of the Road 2013” is a competition to be named the 2013 Best Small Towns in America. Towns are eligible to win in one of six categories: Most Beautiful, Most Fun, Most Patriotic, Friendliest, and Best Food, plus a new category this year – Best for Geocaching. Voting began on July 1 and will end on Sept. 3, 2013. Winners will be announced by mid–October. Voting takes place at bestoftheroad.com. Users may vote for a town every 24 hours in any category. They also may upload reviews and photos to help others (and the judges!) see their favorite town through your eyes. After voting, a panel of judges will name 30 finalist towns (five in each category) in mid–September. To vote for GOTL, visit www.bestoftheroad.com/ SUBMITTED PHOTO town/geneva-on-the-lake-oh/ Contestants as re-enactors portraying President Abraham Lincoln are lined up on the balcony in downtown 16319? Gettysburg, PA. for the national competition event. Ashtabula resident and retired educator John King is in the back row and first place in the contest July 3.
Go west
BY JOANNE BEVACQUA Gazette Newspapers
ASHTABULA - How does a person figure out that they remind folks of someone familiar? Having the right physical build helps! Growing a beard on a whim can add some enhancement to the image. But the steps to achieving national recognition can take a variety of pathways. Ashtabula resident John King, a retired educator, has been morphing into the persona of Abraham Lincoln since 1984. King had grown his beard early that winter. At a Fourth of July parade a gent l em an fr om N or t h Bloomfield, who had dressed as Lincoln for the parade, approached King. He told King that he should borrow his hat and coat, then replace him for the next parade because Ki ng l ook ed m or e l i k e Abraham Lincoln than he did. King at that time was a t hi r d-gr ade t eac her at C ol ebr ook E l em ent ar y PHOTO BY CAROLYN BEHR-JEROME School in Grand Valley disOlivia Lacey and Gretchen Litwiler volunteered their time trict. He decided to borrow to help with last week’s Vacation Bible School at the the hat and coat when he Jefferson United Methodist Church. Both dressed in taught his students a lesson about President Linwestern gear for “SonWest Roundup.”
Happy 100th Birthday Pearl Ellinger of Roaming Shores celebrated her 100th birthday recently at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Pearl and Gary Franklin, in Roaming Shores Village. Mrs. Ellinger has two children, eight grandchildren and 10 great- grandchildren. SUBMITTED PHOTO
coln. After a “five to 10 m i nut e pr es ent at i on,” King decided that he didn’t know as much about Lincoln as he should. King decided to do more research. Soon presentations took place down the hall in C ol ebr ook E l em ent ar y School. Fellow teacher Marsha Dobbins had King do his President Lincoln story for her classes. Dobbins finished her lesson later that day with the conclusion of the Civil War and Lincoln’s assassination. Nearly in tears, a little boy asked, “You mean that nice man that came in and talked to us has got shot and died?“ John King says he was hooked. These days the President Lincoln presentations generally run about 40 minutes. King allows for 15 to 20 minutes for questions. He likes to walk among listeners and tell stories as Lincoln did. One that he likes to include is how Lincoln became known as “Honest Abe.” While working as a store clerk, late one evening Lincoln discovered that he had shorted a customer a few pennies that were due back to her. He locked the store and walked his dog to the lady’s home that was some distance away and returned to her what was due. There are several similar stories about Lincoln’s honesty as well as some of the jokes that Lincoln told that King includes in his talks. King belongs to the organization, We Made History, a group of individuals that do re-enactments of historical figures from America’s past. A member of the group suggested to King that he travel to Gettysburg, PA, for the town’s celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg this year. On July 3, King joined other re-enactors for the Look-Alike competition.
John King of Ashtabula as Abraham Lincoln is presented an Olympic style medallion from the Shriver House Museum committee representative on July 3 for his first place win in the Lincoln Look-Alike contest held in Gettysburg, PA. The towns people were celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg over the holiday weekend earlier this month. Battlefield reenactments were also being held commemorating the Civil War era famous battle. While King’s resemblance to Lincoln aided his efforts, it was the question and answer period that swayed the expert judges. King was asked in his Lincoln persona, “Do you have a beard and if so, why?” In first person, King quickly respond that he most certainly did. He explained that Grace Bedell, an 11year-old from Westfield, New York, had written to him saying that his face was too thin and he would look better with a beard. That won Lincoln the election and King the national competition this month. King was to have been honored in the Gettysburg Fourth of July parade the next day, but some local “rascals,” he said, caused the parade to be cancelled. They stole a care, crashed it into a house and created a police chase. Two days later after appearing in four newspapers, someone there asked
if King would pose with him for a picture. After three hours of photos, John King and his wife, Marion, headed home to Ashtabula. Last year King appeared 40 times as Abraham Lincoln. One such event was the opening of the movie, “Lincoln” at the theaters in Mentor. Marion is now often joining her husband in the role of Mary Todd Lincoln and occasionally performs without him. Those wishing to see John King as Abraham Lincoln can do so by attending the Pymatuning Pioneer & Arts Festival at Pymatuning State Park in Jamestown, Pennsylvania, on July 27 and 28 and later in the summer at the Ashtabula County Fair. If you w ould like to learn more about the group of re-enactors or contact John King, you can find more information on the f ollowing w ebsite: WeMadeHistory.com.
Education
GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • WEEK OF WEDNESDAY, JULY 24, 2013 • 6A
Off to the races
Jefferson BOE approve agreements BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers
Scenes from last year’s Cardboard Boat Race BY MELINDA FRANCIS Gazette Newspapers
p.m. at beach one. The races this year are scheduled for 11 a.m., SatROAMING SHORES – urday, August 31, at beach Any resident interested in one. participating in the CardResidents Pat and Sally board Boat Races this year Flash will demonstrate how may attend a workshop Sat- to build a simple cardboard urday, August 3, from 1 to 2 boat, says Pat.
“Typically, what we’ve done in the past is to start a boat to give people an idea of how much card board they will need,” he said. “So far it’s been mostly kids that have been racing.” The idea came to the couple several years ago af-
league also will cover custodial costs when using the property. JEFFERSON - The The league also will asJefferson Area Local Schools sist with any fundraisers reBoard of Education ap- lating to the facilities, proved an agreement with Montanaro said. the Jefferson Youth Football “I’m happy about this,” League during its meeting JALS BOE member on Tuesday, July 16. Marianne Sowry said. The agreement deals “They’re good people, and with the Jefferson Youth they’ll be students in our SUBMITTED PHOTO Football League using the junior high soon.” Jefferson Area Junior/Senior In other actions, the ter watching a very, “sophisHigh School athletic facili- board also approved Project ticated” race in Cape Coral, ties and practice fields. The #JOH10-004 Change Order Florida, and they thought it league is trying to sell its #1 for A.W. Farrell & Son, would be fun to do it here. property and find something Inc. in the amount of zero “I think we had nine long term. dollars. boats last year,” he said. “We’d love to have them,” The change order deals For more information, Superintendent John with the roof project going on call Pat or Sally Flash at Montanaro said of the agree- at the three schools in the dis563-5776. ment. trict. The change order reMontanaro said the flects the work being ready to league has a $1 million li- begin at Rock Creek Elemenability insurance, and the tary School, Montanaro said.
Jefferson BOE passes personnel items BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON - The Jefferson Area Local Schools Board of Education passed a slate of personnel items during its meeting on Tuesday, July 16. The board approved one-year, limited contracts for Ashley Miller as the new intervention specialist at Jefferson Area Junior/Senior High School and Natalie Modarelli as the new music teacher at the high school.
Casey Tomlinson resigned from her supplemental contract for vocal music director due to her voluntary transfer to music teacher at Jefferson Elementary and Rock Creek Elementary schools. Tomlinson also will begin the first year of her two-year, limited contract that was approved April 17, 2012, due to a leave of absence for the 2012/ 2013 school year. The board also approved one-year limited contracts for Sara Smith, art teacher for Jefferson Elementary
On the recommendation of the superintendent, the board also approved the following as Home Tutors on an “as needed” basis for Jefferson Area Local School District students for the 2013/2014 school year, at a rate of $20 per hour: • Steve Berilla • Sally Campbell • Katie Carter • Heather Eaton • Patricia Herakovic • Rodney Holmes • Mary Hostetler • Jeremy Huber • Danielle Jackson • Anna Johnson • Esther Oehlenschlager • Don Palm • Skarlett Stuchell • Carla Sziber • Cynthia Zigmund
and Rock Creek Elementary schools, and Justin Smith, LD tutor for the Jefferson Area Junior / Senior High School. In other actions, the board approved Jeannie Treen, Kathy Sandercock, and Debbie Lenart as classified substitutes for the Central Office for the 2013/2014 school year. Kim Pickard, LD tutor at Jefferson ELementary, and Kathy St. Amand, Title I tutor at Rock Creek Elementary, also were approved for one-year, limited contracts.
• Kelly Burns • Timothy Doyle • Yvonne Doyle • Mary Dumperth • Lisa Ebersole • Catherine Ewing • Tiffany Guthleben • Sara Hinkle • Annette Janson • Jessica Jewett • Gary Lipps • Patricia Myers • Beth Palmer • Jo Ellen Park • Kristina Pascarella • Tammy Pestello • Karen Sue Rose • Kathy Sandercock • Jodi Schmidt • Joyce Spangler • Ann Taft • Jeannie Treen • Barbara Welser • Dean Wetherbee • Tanya Zimmerman
Jefferson BOE approves lunch prices BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers
Education approved the school district’s breakfast and lunch prices and list of JEFFERSON - The price food service vendors, which of school lunches will remain also largely remain unthe same at Jefferson Area changed. Local Schools this upcoming “These are the same,” Suschool year. perintendent John During a meeting on Tues- Montanaro said of the prices. day, July 16, the Jefferson “They are very consistent Area Local Schools Board of with nearby districts.”
Prices include: Grade 7-12 $2.75 $1.50 $1.50 $.30 $.50
Full lunch Reduced Full Breakfast Reduced Milk
Grades K-6 $2.50 $.40 $1.50 $.30 $.50
Rock Creek Public Library raising funds for children’s programming BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers
to one person. The Ashtabula County Fair runs Tuesday, Aug. 6, through ROCK CREEK - The Sunday, Aug. 11, in The board also approved the following supplemental Rock Creek Public Library is Jefferson. The concert is coaching resignations for the 2013/2014 school year: trying to raise funds for held that Thursday night. Name Position children’s programming Tickets are $1 each or six • Jeremy Huber Varsity Boys’ Basketball through a raffle. for $5. • Terry Furman JV Boys’ Basketball The library is raffling off The winner will be drawn • Robert Faulkner 8th Grade Boys’ Basketball The board also approved classified substitutes Carrie • Steven French 7th Grade Boys’ Basketball Runnion and April Graves as Nurse’s Assistants for the a prize pack of two, one-week Aug. 1, Despenes said. She passes to the Ashtabula said tickets can be pur• Andy Lipps Varsity Assistant Football 2013/2014 school year. • Rory Marshall Jr. High Football In other matters, the board approved the following vol- County Fair and two tickets chased through the front • Andy Lipps 8th Grade Girls’ Basketball unteer coaches for the 2013/2014 school year, contingent to the Joe Nichols concert, desk at the library. library Director Janice The Rock Creek Library • Chris Sukalac JV Softball upon proper certification: Despenes said. is located at 2988 High St. Name Position The winning prize will go in Rock Creek. Then, the board also approved the following supplemen• Cassie McMinn Soccer tal contracts for the 2013/2014 sports seasons, contingent • Will Parkomaki Soccer upon meeting the Athletic Department guidelines for field• John Rodgers Boys’ Basketball ing a team: • Bill Beckwith Softball • Terry Furman, 8th Grade Boys’ Basketball • Don Wilber Softball • Sarah Lane, 7th Grade Volleyball • Will Irons Softball
Ashtabula Township trustees to present Concerts in Peleg Sweet Park
The board also approved pupil activity supervisor coachAdditionally, the board approved the following workers ing contracts for the following licensed / non-licensed, non- and substitute workers for the fall and winter sports conemployees for the 2013/2014 sports seasons, contingent tests for the 2013/2014 school year: upon meeting the Athletic Department guidelines for fieldClock Operators: ing a team: • Eli Hostetler Name Position • Dan Ewing • Steven French Varsity Boys’ Basketball • Jerry March • Rory Marshall Assistant Varsity Football • Danielle Locy • Robert Faulkner JV Boys’ Basketball • Mary Hostetler • Destinie Hill 8th Grade Volleyball Ticket Takers: • Cindy Cufr In other matters, the board approved supplemental con• Jodi Koranda tracts for Doris Kasper, Academic Challenge advisor, and • Lynn Leary Natalie Modarelli, music/vocal music. • Marcia Lesko The board also approved the following classified substitutes: • Shirley Lister • Lorine Accettola • Karen Rose • Michele Allega • Robin Thaxton • Daisy Asmus Announcer: • Brentwood Bailey • Chuck Borsukoff • Michelle Becker Lastly, the board approved a leave of absence for • Linda Bouck Gennifer Dzura, per her request, effective Aug. 26, 2013, • Darrell Bulvony through Nov. 15, 2013.
Schedule is revised ASHTABULA TOWNSHIP - The Ashtabula Township Trustees will once again be presenting the Concerts in Peleg Sweet Park this summer on the corner of State Road and U.S. Route 20. The concerts will be held through Aug. 13, 2013. All the concerts will begin promptly at 7 p.m. In the event of poor weather the program will be inside at the East Side Presbyterian Church across from the Gazebo. Refreshments will be available and restrooms will be provided by the church. No chairs will be furnished, so please bring your own chairs if desired. Ashtabula Township officials look forward to another fun-filled concert season and hope to see you there.
Schedule July 30 - Blues Project - James Fuller Aug. 6 - John Ruman Trio Aug. 13 - Elvis (Sponsored by J.D. Pizza) Aug. 20 - Dennis Ford
GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • WEEK OF WEDNESDAY, JULY 24, 2013 • 7A
Ashtabula native is finalist for ‘The Next Fitness Star’ BY WILLIAM A. WEST Gazette Newspapers NEW YORK CITY - Images of the young attractive woman from Ashtabula have been seen throughout the world. Jamie Alexandra Murphy JAM just made a quick flight to and from Seoul, South Korea (13 hours one-way) for a photo shoot. JAM, a 2005 graduate of Saints John and Paul High School, was requested by a sports wear company. “A sports wear store based in China called “Rapido” hired me to do a photo shoot for them in Seoul,” JAM said. “It was a very quick trip, but I absolutely loved it and made a lot of new friends.” JAM’s image of fitness is found in malls, GAP stores and billboards. She is one of three models shown on large billboards for GapFit on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles. You can find her in this month’s Women’s Health magazine. “When I saw myself on the back flip cover of this month’s “Women’s Health” magazine I just about died,” JAM said. Women’s Health magazine developed a plan to
launch their JAM also demon“ Wo r k o u t ” D V D strated a pair of exseries and they deercises performed at cided America home without the should select The need for exercise Next Fitness Star equipment. Los Anfor “ Wo m e n ’s geles was the next Health” DVD. destination for Jam The certified and her Next Fitpersonal trainer ness Star Camhas always thrived paign. on competition. “I was just giddy And now JAM is as a kiddie in a one of five finalists candy store when I striving to become learned she was a fiWo m e n ’s H e a l t h nalist,” Serif said. next fitness star. “She (JAM) was The final five were shocked herself. She chosen from thouis working as much sands of entrants. as she can to publi“This is the cize “The Next Fitcoolest thing that’s ness Star.” ever happened to JAM credits famme,” JAM said. “I ily and friends for felt lucky.” keeping her aware of Jamie Alexandra Murphy (JAM) JAM and the who she is. other four finalists will be t o r e a c h t h e m a x i m u m “I don’t know how I got on the fourth hour of the number of people possible, so lucky with the group of “Today Show” with Hoda so platforms like Women’s family and friends that I K o b t a n d K a t h i e L e e H e a l t h ’s D V D p r o j e c t have surrounding me; borGifford Aug. 14. would be a dream come ing is never an option and “The voting will have true,” JAM said. this reminds me not to been completed and the JAM has been in Palm take anything too seriwinner will be announced Springs, Calif., visiting on the Today Show,” JAM her mother Cathy Serif. said. “I’m so excited to meet They appeared together on Hoda and Kathie Lee.” the Palm Springs NBC Winning the Next Fit- television affiliate KMIR 6 ness Star contest would be to talk about JAM’s Next a huge boost to JAM’s al- Fitness Star Competition ready fast-rising star. a n d S e r i f ’s B a l a n c e d “My goal as a profes- Training Boot Camp in sional in this industry is R a n c h o M i r a g e , C a l i f .
The Civil War could have started in Ohio coach route. The landlord sold a tumbler full of homemade whiskey for three cents or a gallon for 25 cents. This was a favorite hotel on BY MELINDA FRANCIS the false floor is about four the annual training day for Gazette Newspapers feet of space. In such the local militia. The traincramped quarters runaways ing grounds were a little The following, written by were hidden. north and on the west side Chet Lampson, appeared in On Route 46, about a mile of the stagecoach road. The Jefferson Gazette, north of Brownsville in New One night a southern March, 1955 as a series. Lyme, is the Fenimore Peck gentlemen, with his daughoctagon house. I have seen ter and a good looking fethe place on the second floor male slave stopped at Chapter Seven where slaves were hidden. Rodger’s Tavern. They were The Underground RailThe house is standing as are on a long carriage ride back way in Ashtabula County many of the underground home in Kentucky. During For at least twenty years the night, the slave girl was stations. before the Harper’s Ferry One famous station no spirited out of the tavern raid there were houses and longer in existence, was and hidden in the attic of the barns in Ashtabula County known as station Anno house across the road to the in which runaway slaves Mundi. It was the old Atkins south. Next morning the were secreted in the day Hotel where the Sunoco Sta- master fumed and swore but time and taken at night to tion is located in Jefferson. he did not find the girl. She the next station or to the The large frame building later was taken to Ashtabula lake where they were put on was erected for Quintus and sent to Canada. board small ships to cross On this same route in Atkins, the first Ashtabula over to Canada. County sheriff, in 1820 or Austinburg are four houses These routes were known 1826, probably the later that were used for hiding as “The Underground Raildate. Mr. Atkins came here places for slaves. The Cowles way Line.” The hiding places many years before that and house at the Center, built were called “stations.” The lived in Rock Creek, north of about 1814, the Captain men and women who gave Turkey-foot Road. He came Miller house, the large brick their services in moving Newith the first preacher, Rev. to the north, now the groes from station to station Joseph Badger, as a mission- Ellsworth house, then called were the “Conductors.” the Austin house, in the ary to the Indians. the routes ran from the One story about Atkins is story of the escape at south to the north. Present that one winter day an In- Unionville of Milford Lewis State Highway Number 7, dian stopped at Atkins’ cabin from the slave-catchers. Route 46 and Route 45 from The large brick home in and asked the loan of his Trumbull County were the rifle. Atkins hesitated, but Ashtabula on the shore of three main routes, but when he let the Indian take the Lake Erie north of the closely pressed by slave gun. Next morning a haunch Ashtabula Harbor School catchers the runaways of venison and the returned House was a favorite place would be taken by back rifle were found just outside to take escaping slaves. roads from hiding place to They were afterward rowed of the cabin door. hiding place. in boats out to schooners in West Andover had several the lake for crossing to Stations on Route 45 homes where slaves were Canada. The road from Bloomfield hidden. The Carpenter In Jefferson the home house is on the west side of north, called State Route 45, owned by Levi Douglass the road north of West had several Underground built in 1829, was a stopping Andover. I have been in the stations. place where any slave seekOne was a house still house and have seen the aring freedom would get shelrangements for hiding standing on the northwest ter and food, in spite of the slaves. On the second floor corner of routes 6 and 45. laws of Ohio making such is a false floor reached by a Rodgers’ Tavern was across charity a crime. short stairway. Between the the road and was a favorite To Be Continued... ceiling of the first floor and stopping place on the stage
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ously,” she said. JAM always keeps in mind where she’s from and how much it means to her. “You can take the girl out of Ashtabula, but you can’t take Ashtabula out of the girl,” JAM said. “Growing up in a small town is probably what keeps me grounded.” The 26-year-old jet setter plans on making a trip home before the onset of winter. “I’ll be home before the end of summer,” JAM said. “I’ll even splurge at Eddie’s Grill.” She is in a serious relationship and will also be introducing her special man to family and friends. “I am excited to show him around my hometown,” JAM said. “He was born and raised in New York, so it should be interesting.” JAM’s live-in companion at the moment is her dog Preston. “Preston is better than
ever; he LOVES house guests and it’s that time of year so he’s really milking time with all my friends,” JAM said. “He’s such a ladies man!” The certified personal trainer is happy with her modeling success, but that isn’t what she is all about. “It means a lot to me that people understand I don’t do all this just to take pictures of myself,” JAM said. “What makes me most proud is when I see positive influence happening around me. The journey to get here hasn’t a l w a y s b e e n e a s y. I struggled a lot and made a lot of mistakes, which I’m sure there will be more of, but I wouldn’t change any of it.” Voting for the Next Fitness Star can be done once-a-day through August 5. Viewing of Contestants’ videos and voting is available at w w w. t h e n e x t f i t n e s s star.com.
GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • WEEK OF WEDNESDAY, JULY 24, 2013 • 8A
First Baptist Church of Jefferson takes kids to Athens
RSV residents concerned about ATV, golf cart traffic BY MELINDA FRANCIS Gazette Newspapers
eas remain unresolved. He said that in addition to the confusion caused by being ROAMING SHORES – governed by these two bodDuring its last regular meet- ies, there is duplication and ing, Tuesday, July 16, Roam- also cost involved. Ball said ing Shores Village Council the solution is not simple, heard from a few concerned but must be addressed in the citizens regarding the high future. Ball concluded by revolume of ATV and golf cart porting that the residents’ traffic on the roadways. water meters are starting to Marty Weidner, Joe be upgraded. The modificaNussbaum, Mary Clark and tion takes roughly 15 minand Shannon Mucci all said utes and does not involve the amount of traffic needs any plumbing. to be addressed. Clark said In other business, Counthat the roads are not pri- cil heard the SCAD report. vate and that state laws Last month, it responded to should be enforced. seven calls bringing the Resident Tom Ward spoke year-to-date total to 40. of the lift station that was •Heard from Roads/ replaced on Rosewood. He Community Development Debbie Woodworth teaches her group about Saint Paul’s PHOTO BY MELINDA FRANCIS second missionary trip to Athens during the First Baptist Jane Wilson (left), of Jefferson, paints nine-year-old Riley said it is larger and much concerning the meeting that louder. Village Administra- was held prior to the CounChurch of Jefferson’s Vacation Bible School Tuesday, Shelton’s hand during craft time. tor Kevin Grippi said that cil meeting. The committee July 23. filters have been ordered to is looking at ways to improve help with the odor and the communication and methunit will be sound proofed to ods to explain the differences reduce the level of noise. between the association and During his report Mayor the village to the residents. John Ball talked about the •Heard a second reading differences between the as- of ordinance 559-06-12, a sociation and the village. He zoning amendment restrictsaid the association was ing recreational vehicles on formed, under the Board of residential property. Directors, with covenants, •Tabled ordinance 568restrictions and by-laws. 10-12 requiring mandatory The village was formed to trash pick-up. No action was purchase the water and taken. sewer utility from the devel•Heard the first reading oper. Residents are currently of ordinance 580-07-13 under the control and direc- which amends the fence ortion of the Board of Directors dinance. (its covenants, restrictions, •Heard a first reading of and by-laws) and also the rezoning 60.4 acres of propRoaming Shores Village erty located between Oriole Council and its ordinances. Drive and Rome Rock Creek He said much effort has Road. The ordinance was gone into simplifying this read for a first reading and matter, but several gray ar- tabled. The youngest children gather for a story about Saint Paul’s adventure.
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Christian Port, 7, of Dorset, watches his ball go through the air during recreation time.
Frankie Snyder (left), 9, of Jefferson; Olivia Hines, 10, of Jefferson; and Nathanael Port, 9, of Dorset, work on bracelets.
Davien Holmes, 5, of Rock Creek (front) lets his ball fly through the air as Gary Headley, of Jefferson, watches.
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It’s not rocket science. But, well…sometimes, actually, it is. Thanks to a donation by a local firm, Geneva Middle School students completed a handson, interactive Rocketry unit this spring. The popular rocketry program was in Reaching for the Stars: Geneva Middle danger of fiz- School eighth-grader Laken Anderson zling out due to gets her rocket ready for take off with district wide help of science teacher John Mirabell. funding issues when eighth-grader Liam rocketry project is a fun Ramsey mentioned his dis- way to generate enthusiappointment at the pro- asm for the sciences.” grams’ potential loss to his Thanks to a donation by dad, Darrell, Director of HDT Expeditionary SysEngineering at HDT Expe- tems Group, eighth-grade ditionary Systems Group, a students in John Mirabell’s division of Harpersfield classes studied the physics based HDT Global. and math concepts behind “We were all really look- rocket design, gravitation ing forward to the Rocketry and flight and launched unit,” Liam said. “When I their own rockets in the extold my dad we weren’t go- pansive grassy area behind ing to be able to study this the school. and launch the rockets, he “Our students really thought his company might benefit from this kind of be able to help.” learning experience,” “HDT Global serves Geneva Middle School Asmilitary, civilian and pri- sistant Principal Alex vate sector customers with Anderson said. “We are so a wide range of innovative thankful for community technologies. Much of it is partners like HDT Global designed, developed and who support our efforts to manufactured here in provide a relevant and comGeneva,” Darrell Ramsey prehensive education for explained. “We feel it’s very Geneva students. Science, important to promote inter- Technology, Engineering est in science, technology and Math (STEM) educaand engineering among tion is important to our curyoung students and the riculum.”
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Religious Briefs July 25 Austinburg: Picnic in the Park Austinburg First United Church of Christ, located at 2870 Rt. 307, Austinburg, will hold a free community/allchurch picnic in the park with food and games for the kids from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 25.
July 25 Saybrook Township: Free community dinner A free community dinner will be held on Thursday, July 25, from 5-6 p.m. in the Church Social Hall. Come enjoy a free dinner, dessert and drink, served to you by members of Saybrook United Methodist Church, 7900 S. Depot Rd, Saybrook (across from St. John School). All are welcome!
July 26 Ashtabula: Jazz Festival The Ashtabula County Jazz Festival featuring solo pianist Bill Dobbins playing the music of Bill Evans will occur on Friday, July 26, at 7:30 p.m. at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in downtown Ashtabula. Bassist Dave Morgan, saxophonist Ed Michaels, and pianist Dr. Timothy Kalil will also perform at the Reception. The concert is free and open to the public and a free and open ”Meet-theArtists” Reception follows the recital. Sponsored by the Fine Arts Concert Committee of the Church. FMI phone 440992-8100 or visit www.stpetersashtabula.org. Address for GPS/MapQuest: 4901 Main Ave., zip 44004.
July 26-27 Jefferson: Rummage sale The First Congregational United Church of Christ (41 E. Jefferson, Jefferson) is having a Super Rummage Sale on Friday, July 26, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., and on Saturday, July 27, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. There is a super assortment of clothing, furniture, and household items to purchase from, reasonably priced. Come early for the best selection.
July 27 Geneva: Pancake breakfast The Kiwanis Club of Geneva will hold a Pancake Breakfast at Geneva Methodist Church on 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, July 27. Two breakfast choices: all-you-can- eat pancakes served with two sausage links, or a large serving of sausage gravy served with biscuits. Adults, $6; seniors, $5; elementary children, $3; and children under five, free. There will be a Chinese Auction including a bicycle, and a 50/50 drawing. All proceeds will go directly to completion of a walkway, bike path, roller blading area, and wheelchair walk to be installed at Kiwanis Park.
Aug. 2-3 Kingsville: Rummage Sale Saint Andrew’s Church, located at 3700 St. Rt. 193, will hold a rummage sale in the church hall from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 2 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 3. Light refreshments will be served. All proceeds benefit the St. Andrew’s Church Driveway Fund.
Ongoing Bible Study group continues to meet A Bible study group meets every Thursday in Ashtabula. Open to the public - not affiliated with or promoting any particular church denomination. Grab a coffee and join the group at McDonald’s, 918 Lake Ave., Ashtabula, OH. Bring your Bible and any questions you might have. View the website at TheRemnantofIsrael.org or call (440) 228-6157.
Bethany Lutheran Church announces summer worship hours
‘Reflection on Faith’ BY CANDY THOMAS Pastor’s Column
Luke 7:1-10 I thought it was a nice coincidence that on the day I baptized a baby girl recently our gospel lesson was about faith. Why? Because her middle name is Faith, and the baptismal promises her parents made center around what they will be doing in the next twelve years or so to introduce her to faith in God, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit, and to nurture her faith development. Perhaps it would be a good idea to define faith, since I’ll be using that word a lot. Faith can be defined in many ways…” As a dependence on the truthfulness of another; firm belief or trust in a person, thing, doctrine, or statement. One is said to ‘keep the faith’ when he or she performs a promise made to another. Faith in scripture is often taken for the truth and faithfulness of God. Faith is not an idle, inactive grace, but shows itself by producing in us love to God and our neighbor.” In Hebrews 11:1-3 we hear, “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. Indeed, by faith our ancestors received approval. By faith we understand that the worlds were prepared by the word of God, so that what is seen was made from things that are not visible.” In the following verses, names of our ancestors in faith, along with their faithful acts are given- Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham Isaac, Jacob, Sarah, Moses and others. They each stepped out in faith in different ways, trusting in God even when they had no way of knowing that things would turn out all right. In Hebrews 7: 6 we hear, “And without faith it is impossible to please God, for whoever would approach him must believe he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.” Jesus lifted up the impor-
tance of faith. Remember his words in Matthew 17:20, “For truly I tell you, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move, and nothing will be impossible for you.” Jesus commended people on their faith when he saw it in them, giving them what they requested when he did. Remember the hemorrhaging woman, the SyroPhoenician mother who begged for Jesus to heal her daughter, and in today’s lesson, the Centurian asking for healing for his slave? “Take heart, daughter, your faith has made you well,” Matthew 9:22. They didn’t ask for much, just to touch the fringe of his cloak, crumbs of healing table that fell off the table onto the floor, or for him to just say the word. Jesus didn’t even have to trouble himself to come to the sick slave for him to be healed. Each of them, and so many more, believed in the truth of God in Jesus Christ. They had faith that he could do what they asked, and he did. “That sounds great,” you might be thinking, but how do I get some of that faith or increase the faith that I have. Well, surely one of the ways is to get to know Jesus better. If faith is “dependence on the truthfulness of another, firm belief or trust in a person,” in both cases, for Christians, that person is Jesus Christ. Reading in the Bible about what he did and what he said in is a great way to get to know him better. Then when you’ve done that on an ongoing basis, because we need to keep being reminded, actually practice following him in what you say and what you do. The Centurion came to Jesus with his request because, scripture says, “…he had heard about him.” How did you first hear about Jesus? For many of us it was as children. Maybe your parents read you Bible stories. This is the now tattered book I can remember my mother reading me. And look, the story of the Centurion begging Jesus to cure his slave!
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• The Bulah Calvary United Methodist Church, located at 2070 Rt. 193, will hold a Vacation Bible School from 9:30-11:30 a.m. July 22-25. Come to have fun and learn. All are welcome.
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• Orwell United Methodist Church, located at 80 Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meets at First Congrega- South Maple St., will hold the SonWest Roundup Vacation tional UCC, 41 E. Jefferson St., in Jefferson on Monday Bible School from 6-8:15 p.m. July 29 through Aug. 2. for nights at 8 p.m. all children ages three through sixth grade. For more information, call: 440-437-8225. The program will include Weight Watchers meets in Jefferson games, crafts, music, skits, snacks and Bible stories. This Weight Watchers meets at the First Congregational is a joint VBS involving several area churches. UCC, 41 E. Jefferson St., in Jefferson, on Tuesday nights at 5:30 p.m.
The Jefferson United Methodist Church, 125 E. Jefferson St., will be providing a free, family-style, hearty homecooked meal the first and third Tuesday of each month from 4-6 p.m. All persons in the area are welcome to come enjoy good food, and share conversations in the warmth of Christian love.
mile, when they face the death of a loved one, are torn by the betrayal of a friend, when temptation comes knocking on their door, or when life plays out in ways they never could have imagined. What is going to matter is that they have faith in a God who loves them no matter what, and in a Savior that can keep them from falling. Some adults, more today than ever, I think, have never really heard of Jesus, and may have never even been in a church.One of the thrills of my life has been introducing adults to Jesus. It’s never too late to share the gift of faith or for anyone to accept that gift. And for those of who feel your faith could be stronger, I encourage you to read the Book, letting Jesus’ words and deeds sink into your soul. Then follow him, expecting to meet him when you do, in some unlikely places and people. One place might be to volunteer at the H2O Home Repair blitz in August. We don’t know what happened to the Centurion after his slave was cured, but I find it difficult to believe that after his close encounter with Jesus, who was so impressed by his faith, he didn’t continue to keep tabs on this healer. The Centurion had found the One worthy to trust and to follow, the One who had responded to his need, the One who was God in flesh. Who else could he follow after that? Who else is worthy of our trust and our faith? Amen.
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Worship will begin at 9:30 a.m. for the summer months • The Harpersfield United Methodist Church, 224 at Bethany Lutheran Church, 933 Michigan Avenue, Garford Rd., Geneva, will hold a “Kingdom of the Son” VaAshtabula, OH. All are welcome to worship with us. cation Bible School, from July 22-26, 6 to 8 p.m. nightly at the church. For ages four through grade 6. Contact Denise Alcoholics Anonymous meets in Curtis with questions at (440) 563-5486.
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When parents and grandparents share their faith with their children by such reading, taking them to Sunday School and church, teaching them their prayers, and involving them in works of love and caring, such as shopping for food for the food pantry, they are giving their children the priceless gift of faith. I don’t think my mother realized it when she gave me a decorative ceramic “Faith” tile many years ago, how instrumental she had been in gifting me with faith in God. I still say the prayer she taught me every night. I talk about faith development with the parents of every child I baptize before the actual baptism. Almost all parents want to give their children everything they possibly can in an outpouring of overwhelming love and there are many commercial possibilities to do so. The current cost of raising a child until he or she is 18 is $235,000. That includes food, clothing, toys, lessons and fees. But the gift of faith is more precious than anything you can buy. I find it a challenge to be diplomatic with parents who give me all the reasons their children can’t be in Sunday School or church activities because of their commitment to sports or other activities that are prioritized over church. I am tempted to be very frank and say, “It’s not going to matter how hard or far your child can kick a ball or how fast she or he can run a
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Conneaut defeats Ashtabula in Minor League Baseball Rob Blair wins the Return of the Super Late Models at Raceway 7!
BY ALLAN MONONEN Gazette Newspapers ASHTABULA - The Conneaut Minor League AllStars traveled to Ashtabula Monday to face the Ashtabula All-Stars in a loser’s bracket final contest. In the first meeting the hosts defeated Conneaut, this game saw the visitors avenge their loss. Conneaut won 6-1. “Last time they scored 14 runs. Ashtabula is a good hitting team, well coached and very fundamentally sound. Nick (Morris) and Gary (Ghiz) pitched well, only giving up one run,” Conneaut coach Jim Kennedy said. Ashtabula was the home team and scored quickly. In the first inning, after Conneaut was retired in order. Brandon Ford walked, moved to second and then third on passed balls and wild pitches and scored on a bunt single by Will Walker, 1-0. Conneaut tied the score in their third. Nick Morris singled and scored on a double by Ghiz.1-1. The visitors added two more tallies in their fifth. Kevin Henderson walked, but was replaced at first by Morris on a fielder’s choice. Alex Kennedy tripled and Jacob Wiley doubled, making it 3-1. Conneaut added three more runs in their sixth, Joey Merlene walked and made it to third after a wild pitch and a passed ball. Chase Carpenter singled for one run and went to second on the throw home. Morris and Kennedy each followed with singles. Ghiz moved them along with a ground ball and Wiley singled, making it 6-1. Ghiz set down Ashtabula in order in their sixth and Conneaut advanced to the finals versus Geneva/United. “They played really hard together, pick each other up, they are good friends and are learning to be good teammates,” Kennedy added.
Blair now all-time top winner! Santee gets first-ever win! CONNEAUT - Super Late Models, long the headline class at Raceway 7, returned to the fast 3/8 mile oval with Rob Blair, a fourtime Super Late Model Champion, becoming the all-time Super Late Model winner with 37 victories to his credit. In other classes Breyton Santee won his first ever feature win in the FASTRAK Late Models, Brent Rhebergen made a visit to Raceway 7 and drove PHOTOS BY ALLAN MONONEN Ashtabula Minor League pitcher Brandon Ford fires home. to victory lane in his E-Mod, Chris Withers drove to his fourth win of the season, and Brad Cole collected his second Mini-Stock win of this season. After a red flag for a first-lap pile-up in the final feature of the night, rain came and the decision was made to finish the event next Friday night. Coming into the Super Late Model event Rob Blair was tied with Dick Barton with each having 36 feature wins. Darrell Bossard and Blair started on the front row with Blair, a four-time champion, getting by Bossard on turn three of lap one to lead the way after the first lap. Jason DuPont got by Bossard on lap four but Blair was opening his lead. At halfway Blair was into lapped traffic and had a near-quarter-lap lead over DuPont. With six laps to go Blair had a full straight lead over DuPont but saw it disappear when Lance Smith slid into the fourth turn wall, bringing caution over Ashtabula Minor League All-Stars front left to right: Chris Ford, Brandon Ford, Shane the field. The top five at this Gibson,Will Walker, Ethan Wannett, Jonah Anservitz, and Devin Morrison. Second row point were Blair, DuPont, players: Bobbi Ray, Derrick Sundstrom, Nick Hodges, Alex Griffith and coachesScott Bossard, Brent Rhebergen, Anservitz, Jason Hlavtur, Eric Hodges, and Brian Maunus. and Greg Oakes. After the
lap 19 restart Chris Hackett got by Oakes. With two circuits remaining, Doug Glessner looped his mount in turn four, again tightening the field. Following Blair to his 37th victory were DuPont, Bossard, Rhebergen, and Hackett. The Evergreen Lake Park Camp FASTRAK Late Models had Breyton Santee and Mark Tatalovich on row one. In turn four Dennins Lunger got sideways, stacking up the field behind him but continuing. However, Kyle Zimmerman came to a halt, bringing yellow over the field. Santee led the way after restarting until threetime winner Chad Wright got high in turn four, coming to rest against the outside wall. Bob Pifer spun at eye end of lap five, again slowing the event. With lightning in the area Santee ran the race of his life, opening a lead on Max Blair by the halfway point when Justin Kreider turned his mount around in turn two. After restarting again, Santee again opened his lead over the defending champion, winning his firstever feature over Blair, Lunger, Wright, and Jamie Brown. Brent Rhebergen led the Bonnell Collision Center EMod feature with Mike Potosky coming to second on lap one from fourth on the starting grid. After a restart at the end of two for a spin by Brian Douglas, Rhebergen again led until a spin into the outside wall
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GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • WEEK OF WEDNESDAY, JULY 24, 2013 • 11A
RACEWAY 7:
Geneva wins Minor League Championship
PHOTOS BY ALLAN MONONEN
United District 1 Champions are left to right: Danny Wilms, Brett Goff, Justin Berkowitz, Mike Amato, Caleb Nugent, Clayton Queen, Adan Groening, Kaleb Coleman, Luciano Castelli, Wyatt Fuduric, Tyler Gustincic and Kole Opalko. In back coaches, Jay Riegert, Mike Berkowitz and Ronnie Queen. BY ALLAN MONONEN Gazette Newspapers GENEVA - In the local Little League tournament, Geneva held the winners bracket position in the Minor League age group and had to be defeated twice by Conneaut. The first game was a well-played exciting back and forth contest with Conneaut edging out Geneva 5-4. In the final, United (Geneva) warmed up their bats, put ten runs on the board in the first inning and took the victory, 14-1. With the win Geneva advances to the State Tournament in Hamilton, Ohio next week. “We were a little nervous last night but calmed down tonight. We scored a lot of runs in the other games,” Coach Jay Reigert said. Conneaut had to battle through the loser’s bracket and play six games to reach the finals. With a pitch count in this league to protect the young arms, Conneaut had used up the innings of several of their
top pitchers. But that is the hazard of falling into the loser’s bracket. Nevertheless, not to take anything away from United, they still had to hit the ball and play defense. “We played good defense, no errors and had good hitting through the lineup,” Reigert added. Geneva struck quickly as Danny Wilms began the host’ first inning with a walk and moved to second and then third on passed balls. Caleb Nugent singled, Brett Goff and Justin Berkowitz both doubled. Tyler Gustincic walked and went to second on a passed ball. Conneaut coach Jim Kennedy replaced pitcher Anthony Burkhartte with Gary Ghiz but the onslaught continued. Clayton Queen singled for two RBI and Wyatt Fuduric singled. Kole Opalko walked and Wilms beat out an infield hit. Nugent hit into a fielder’s choice for a run and Goff doubled again for two more RBIs.
Conneaut wouldn’t quit and put a run on the board in the third. Nick Morris and Ghiz singled and Jacob Wiley plated Morris with an infield hit. Geneva answered immediately with four more runs in their third, a triple by Mike Amato was the big hit. Conneaut was retired in the fourth and Geneva moved on to the State Tournament. Geneva was 3-1 in the District tourney while Conneaut battled back with a 6-2 record in the loser’s bracket. “I can put the kids anywhere in the lineup and still have them do the job I needed them to do. It was the first time pitching for Wyatt Fuduric, he shut Conneaut down,” Reigert added. “We played a lot of games 6-2, Geneva hit well tonight. I couldn’t be prouder, to win six games in the tournament is huge. The experience they gained will help them later on. The kids had fun and I had fun. It was the best time I’ve had,” Conneaut Coach Jim Kennedy added.
two laps later, again by Douglas. Chuck Steinle Jr quickly came to second but only one more lap was completed before Josh McDonald spun his mount in turn three. One lap past green Potosky came back to second. Another yellow at lap seven again slowed the field. Bill Taylor spun a complete ‘360’ with nine complete, but did not stop, allowing the race to continue under green. Using the extreme high line, Rhebergen cruised to the win over Steinle Jr, Gary Eicher from seventh on the starting grid, reigning champion Joel Watson, and Potosky. It was Rhebergen’s fifth E-Mod feature win since 2002 and his first at Raceway 7 this season. The Western Reserve Animal Clinic Street Stocks started their event with Darrin Hyde and Kenny Lamp leading the way. Hyde led Lamp through lap one with Lamp bouncing off the wall in turn two but continuing. At lap eight Kyle Reinwald got high in turn two and spun, bringing caution over the field, then his brother Eric, a feature winner earlier this season, spun while slowing after the yellow was thrown. Hyde continued to lead until five laps from the end when Withers got by and drove to his fourth win of the season. Hyde held on for second over Eric Reinwald, Kyle Reinwald, and Ed Bolyard. With rain very close to the raceway the McDonalds Meats Economods made their way to the racing surface with eighteen cars taking the green flag. On the back straight of lap one a seven car pile-up totally blocked the track. Kevin Sergeff, Gene Crouch, Jake Eucker, Kyle Fellows, Russ Kaplan, Josh Ferry, and Jace Ferringer were all involved with Ferry injuried to the extent that he had to be transported. Just after
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the accident occurred rain began falling, postponing the final event until next week. The race will be restarted using the original line-up with cars involved in the accident going to the rear of the field. Logan Keney and Scott Gill started the Specialty Products Mini Sock feature on the front row. Goodman led from the green for the first three laps, but then was overtaken by Brad Cole. At the halfway point Jason Johnson came by Hoyt Mihalak for third but Dale Fraschetti got by both on the following lap. At the checkers it was Cole, Goodman, Fraschetti, Johnson, and Keney.
McDonald, Chuck Steinle Jr, Brian Fardink, Bill Taylor Feature: Brent Rhebergen, Chuck Steinle Jr, Gary Eicher, Joel Watson, Mike Potosky, Percy McDonald, Dan McDonald, Brian Fardink, Josh McDonald, Bill Taylor, Brian Douglas
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Heat 1: Jeremy Double, Alan Atkinson, Steve Samuelson, Ty Rhodes, Chuck Steinle Sr, Brian Hathaway, Kevin Sergeff, Jeff Weber, Jace Ferringer, Russ Kaplan (DNS) Heat 2: Tony Hyde, Casey Bowers, Jake Eucker, Kyle Fellows, Bobby Wright, Mike Hillman, Josh Ferry, Gene Super Late Models: Crouch, Steve Haefke Heat 1: Rob Blair, John Feature: Rained at first Mollick, Darrell Bossard, lap wreck clean-up, will be Doug Glessner, Terry Porter, completed next week. Western Reserve Mike Oakes Heat 2: Jason DuPont, Animal Clinic Street Greg Oakes, Chris Hackett, Stocks: Heat 1: Chris Withers, Brent Rhebergen, Lance Lamp, Eric Smith, Bob Dorman (DNS) Kenny Feature: Rob Blair, Jason Reinwald, Darrin Hyde, Bailey, Kyle DuPont, Darrell Bossard, John Brent Rhebergen, Chris Reinwald, Andy Faulhaber, Hackett, Greg Oakes, Bob Ed Bolyard, Jeff Wick (DNS) Feature: Chris Withers, Dorman, John Mollick, Doug Glessner, Terry Porter, Lance Darrin Hyde, Eric Reinwald, Kyle Reinwald, Ed Bolyard, Smith, Michael Oakes Evergreen Lake Park Kenny Lamp, Jeff Wick Campground (DNS), John Bailey (DNS), FASTRAK Late ModAndy Faulhaber (DNS)
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July 24, Contacts 'N' Coffee at Classic Ford, 6251 N. Ridge Rd., Madison, 8 a.m. Free to all Geneva Area and Madison-Perry Chamber members. Reservations to attend call the Chamber at 466-8694. July 25, Aug. 1, 8, 15, 22, City of Geneva Concerts on the Lawn, 7 p.m. at the pavilion next to Geneva Community Center, free admission, bring your own lawn chair. July 26, Blood Drive at Northwest Ambulance District, 1480 S. Broadway, Geneva, 1-7 p.m. July 27, Kiwanis Club of Geneva Pancake Breakfast at Geneva Methodist Church, 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Two choices: All you can eat pancakes served with two sausage links, or a large serving of sausage gravy served with biscuits. Adults-$6.00, Seniors-$5.00, Elementary Children$3.00, children under 5-FREE. There will be a Chinese Auction including a bicycle, and a 50/50 drawing. All proceeds will go directly to completion of a walkway, bike path, roller blading area, and wheelchair walk to be installed at Kiwanis Park. Aug. 2-3, Vintage Ohio Wine Festival, Lake Metroparks Farmpark, Kirtland, OH, call 800-227-6972 or www.ohiowines.org. Aug. 6-11, Ashtabula County Fair, Ashtabula County Fairgrounds, Jefferson. FMI 440-576-7626.
Aug. 10, Geneva Firemen's Club 18th Annual John McCroden Memorial Golf Outing, at Geneva-on-theLake Golf Course. FMI call 466-3321 or email: GFD@firehousemail.com. Aug. 16-17, D-Day Conneaut, reenactment of WWII European Operation and D-Day Normandy invasion. FMI www.ddayohio.us, or 440-593-2402. Aug. 23-25, Wine & Walleye Festival, Bridge Street, Ashtabula Harbor. Walleye fishing tournament, wine tastings, food, live music, plenty of perch and walleye. FMI call Ashtabula Chamber 440-998-6998 or www.wineandwalleye.net. Aug. 26, First day of school for Geneva Area City Schools August 28, Contacts 'N' Coffee at Chalet Debonn_ Vineyards, 7840 Doty Rd., Madison, 8 a.m. Free to all Geneva Area and Madison-Perry Chamber members. Reservations call Chamber at 466-8694.
Welcome New Geneva Area Chamber Member The Green Leash 271 West Main St., Geneva, OH 44041 Owner: Marsha Vandervort • Phone: (440) 361-4608 Web: www.thegreenleash.com Email: vandervort3@hotmail.com Pet supply store. Sale of dog and cat food, treats, supplements, and supplies. We offer delivery service. Hours: T-W-F 10 a.m.; Th 1-7 p.m.; & Sat. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
New Geneva Area Chamber Companies Open with Ribbon Cuttings Bella Teresina Inn at ribbon cutting on June 28, 2013 located at 6544 N. River Road West on Rt.307, Geneva. Photo center with scissors are owner Danielle and Jeff DiDonato. They are surrounded by family, friends and members of the Geneva Area Chamber of Commerce wishing them much success. Scribblers Coffee Company ribbon cutting held on July 15, 2013 at 388 South Broadway, Geneva. Photo front left: Geneva Area Chamber Board of Director Eileen Seiter, City of Geneva Gary Hydinger, Geneva Area Chamber Director Sue Ellen Foote, Scribbler Coffee employee Bree McClain, center holding scissors Scribblers owner Judy Fleisher and Ed Fleisher, Scribbler employee Carli DiGiacomo, Harpersfield Trustee Ed Demshar, City Manager James Pearson, Geneva Area Chamber President Bill Widlits, Harpersfield Township Trustee Jim Pristov. Second row left: Geneva Area Chamber Board Jennifer Brown, Geneva Area Chamber Board of Director Cliff Henry, Scribblers employees Brandon McClain, Sarah Elek, Hannah Foote, Emily Ernes, City of Geneva Juanita Stuetzer and Tim Bitner. Back left: Geneva Area Chamber Katie Todd and Mike Goddard, and City of Geneva Tammy Shuttleworth.
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Board of Directors Jennifer Brown, City of Geneva Beth Cheney, Rae-Ann Geneva Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Jaime Cordova, SPIRE Institute Banquet Center and SPIRE Fuel Mike Goddard, Crawford Insurance Agency Cliff Henry, Harpersfield Township Brett Horvath, Geneva Area City Schools Renee Keener, Keener Accounting & Tax Service Shirley Lehmann, Northwest Savings Bank Tim Lenart, Individual Tony Long, JLS Computer & Accounting Service
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Terra Local open new farmers market on the corner of Park and Eagle Street on the future Pairs location. There ribbon cutting took place on June 22, 2013. Photo behind: City Manager James Pearson, ACCVB Director Mark Winchell. Front left: Geneva Area Chamber Jennifer Brown, Shirley Lehmann, Katie Todd, Chamber Executive Director Sue Ellen Foote, Terra Local: Loretta Todd, little girl holding scissors Grace Hadlock, Erica Hadlock, (behind: Renee Nash) Geneva Area Chamber Board of Directors Evan Jahn, Jaime Cordova, and Tony Long. The Green Leash located at 271 West Main Street, Geneva ribbon cutting was held on May 17, 2013. From left are Katie Todd, Evan Jahn, Terri Vincent, Marsha Vandervort, Mike Vandervort, Marie Kane, and Geneva Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Sue Ellen Foote, helped welcome them into the community.
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2013 LAKEFRONT SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Geneva Township Park, Geneva-on-the-Lake Tuesdays, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Bring a lawn chair. Donations by pass the hat. • July 30 - Erie Heights Brass Ensemble • August 6 - Madison Band • August 13 - Young & Blue • August 20 - Geneva Community Choir
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