Gazette 08-10-11

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Vol. No. 135, No. 32

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2011

Jefferson-Eagleville culvert project set for Aug. 15

BY CRAIG L. HOFIUS Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON - Jefferson-area residents and others who regularly use Jefferson-Eagleville Road need to make alternate plans starting Monday, Aug. 15.

Jefferson Village and Ashtabula County Engineer crews plan to begin replacement of the JeffersonEagleville Road culvert located about 25 feet west of the West Jefferson Street and North Poplar Street intersection on Monday, Aug. 15.

Terry Finger, Jefferson Village administrator, said that area of Jefferson-Eagleville will be closed for about two weeks.

“Eagleville Road will be open at Elliott Drive,” Finger said.

There will be a detour for truck traffic servicing Wek Industries.

“The truck traffic route will be Route 307 to Hickok Road; Hickok Road to Eagleville; and then east to Wek Industries,” Finger said.

The administrator emphasized that truck traffic cannot go east from Wek. “Aqua Ohio is going to move its water line. Dominion East Ohio is taking care of the (natural) gas line. It is relocating the gas service to clear the construction site,” Finger said.

Jefferson Village earlier this year received approval of $38,640 in funding from the Ohio Small Government Capital Improvement Commission for the JeffersonEagleville Road culvert replacement project.

The total cost of the project is $64,400.

The culvert that is presently at the site was constructed out of cor-

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Monument unveiled in LCpl. Kevin Cornelius’ honor

rugated metal pipe and was probably built sometime in the 1970’s, according to Finger.

“The bottom of the culvert is rusted out,” he said.

The water that flows through the culvert is a creek that runs behind the house located at the southwest corner of the Poplar and West Jefferson Street intersection.

“It’s a tributary of Cemetery Creek that feeds the Grand River,” Finger said.

The biggest cost associated with the Jefferson-Eagleville culvert replacement project is the pipe.

“It’s $250 a foot for the pipe. The culvert will be reinforced concrete and will last many years, more than the old pipe,” the administrator said.

The new culvert that will be installed will be elliptical in shape.

Finger said the pipe will be 58 inches high, 91 inches wide and 56 feet long.

“It will be in sections, each eight feet long. There will be seven sections,” he said.

All the work of the replacement project will be done by village employees, except for the job that county engineer workers will accomplish.

“They will be assisted by the county, which will use its track hoe to lift each of the seven concrete sections off the truck that transported them to the site and place them in the ground.

The new culvert will improve the flow of water underneath PHOTOS BY SADIE PORTMAN Jefferson-Eagleville Road.

Ohio Public Works Commission The Marines of LCpl. Kevin Cornelius’ platoon give a final solute as (OPWC) money will be used for the the ceremony comes to an end and the Ashtabula Color Guard makes its exit. project.

BY SADIE PORTMAN Gazette Newspapers ASHTABULA - On Sunday, the monument dedicated to LCpl. Kevin Cornelius, the Ashtabula Marine who died last year in Afghanistan at the age of 20, was revealed on the one year anniversary of his death.

“Kevin’s qualities are not hard to capture in our minds, but they are hard to express to others,” First Lt. Daniel Kapavik, Cornelius’ platoon commander, said.

The monument was placed in the park formerly known as North Park, which has since been renamed in Cornelius’ honor as Lance Cpl. Kevin M. Cornelius Park.

The day was a time to remember Ashtabula’s fallen hero, and members of Kevin’s platoon, as well as Cornelius’ brother, U.S. Army First Lt. Eric Cornelius, came and spoke on his behalf.

“The day he was killed, he wanted to be the first in the compound and he was the first of our platoon who ran up to it,” Kapavik said.

Kapavik was honored to speak at the monument’s reveal ceremony and shared memories of Kevin.

“Through this park and this memorial, I can think of no better person to represent the ideals and the bravery of those who died for our country,” Kapavik said.

See MONUMENT page 5A

See CULVERT page 7A

GHS grad completes research opportunities at Harvard and UH Geneva Medical Center

KraftMaid Middlefield workers win Mega Millions jackpot

BY CRAIG L. HOFIUS Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON - A score and more of Northeast Ohio residents traveled to Youngstown Monday and returned home millionaires.

Twenty-two KraftMaid employees played the Mega Millions game at Speedway, 149 North Chestnut Street in Jefferson, and with the luck of the draw, won the $99 million jackpot on Aug. 5.

Marie Kilbane, spokesperson for the Ohio Lottery Commission, said Monday that the winners chose the cash option and will each receive about $2 million after federal and state tax withholdings. The gross total payment is $65.4 million. The net amount split by the 22 win-

ners is $45.1 million. Kilbane said the winners will each receive payment in about four weeks.

“There is the 25-percent federal tax and six-percent state tax,” Kilbane said.

The winners submitted their winning ticket at the Youngstown Lottery Commission office late Monday morning. Kilbane said that the winners, most who work together doing logistics and customer service-related work at KraftMaid, told Ohio Lottery officials that they had been playing together for quite awhile. As a group, they said they were still in shock. Paying off bills was at the top of the minds for each of the winner.

The winners used the auto lotto feature to choose their winning numbers, which were 6-24-28-

33-42 +19.

Speedway receives a $99,000 bonus for selling the ticket.

Jefferson Speedway is the 16th Ohio retailer to sell a winning Mega Millions ticket. Ohio started doing the Mega Millions game in May of 2002.

Three of the new millionaires live in Ashtabula County and the winners are: * Jennifer Carpenter Dorset * Lynn Clifton - Rome * Joni Hardin - Jefferson * Arnette Badanjek Southington * Kathleen Holesko - Newton Falls * Germaine Bolden - Mentor

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PHOTO BY JAN PERALA FOR GENEVA SCHOOLS

2009 Geneva High School graduate Cassandra Baker has her sights set on medical school and has spent most of her summer vacation immersed in medical research geared to help her find her future.

Baker completed a four-week internship in Quantitative Sciences at Harvard University in June and throughout the month of July shadowed University Hospitals Geneva Medical Center surgeon Dr. Amitabh Goel. She will begin her junior year at American University this fall.

BY JAN PERALA Geneva Area City Schools GENEVA - Cassandra Baker was a top student at Geneva High School: earning the Best of Class Award and serving as a class officer, a Buckeye Girl’s State delegate and captaining the Academic Challenge team.

Her peers voted her “Most Likely to Succeed,” and their prescience regarding her talents and abilities is reflected in Baker’s continuing accomplishments today.

Baker is now a student at American University in Washington D.C., where she is a biology/premedicine major and, just as she did at GHS, Baker is taking advantage of every opportunity available to her.

Baker spent four weeks this summer at Harvard University studying biostatistics and another three weeks shadowing University Hospitals Geneva Medical Center surgeon Dr. Amitabh Goel.

“My biology professor at American University encouraged me to apply to the Harvard Summer Program in Quantitative Sciences at Harvard,” explained Baker.

Only nine students from across the country were admitted to the highly selective summer research program.

“I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to attend the program at Harvard and really excited to have the opportunity to shadow Dr. Goel right here in my home town. Dr. Goel is such an excellent role model and took the time to explain every procedure I observed. Both opportunities were SUBMITTED PHOTO amazing learning experiences and have helped me to decide my fu- Pictured in this photograph from the Ohio Lottery Commission (left to right) are Speedway employees Sandy Ball, Sky Coy, store manager Barb Pendleton and the Ohio Lottery’s Youngstown regional manager ture,” said Baker.

Greg Barber. Barber presented an honorary check to Speedway on Aug. 6 as the seller of the Aug. 5 See HARVARD page 7A Mega Millions jackpot prize. Speedway receives a $99,000 sales bonus for selling the winning ticket.

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Lakeview Federal Credit Union stuffs the bus

BY CRAIG L. HOFIUS Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON Jefferson-area Local School District residents are a generous lot, especially when they can help children.

The Jefferson Lakeview Federal Credit Union’s month-long drive to gather school supplies for children going off to Jefferson schools Aug. 30 culminated last Friday in Stuff the Bus at its office on South Chestnut Street.

The Jefferson office was joined by other Lakeview Federal Credit Union offices in Ashtabula and Geneva, to seek donations of school supplies from residents of their respective school districts.

“We had some good results here. Many people were saying it was a good idea. Geneva and Ashtabula did really well, too,” said Mary Jo Braden, Jefferson Lakeview Federal Credit Union branch manager.

“We had some really nice donations. I would say the bus was pleasingly full. We were very happy with what we received,” she said.

The drive actually began in early July at each branch.

A colorful display featuring a depiction of a yellow school bus was set up in the offices with donation boxes.

The boxes filled as Friday, Aug. 5 approached.

“As people were bringing it last Friday, we put it on the bus. The donations were

brought in later to get them out of the heat,” Braden said.

The branch manager will be getting in touch with Jefferson Area Local School District Superintendent Doug Hladek soon to arrange delivery of the supplies.

“The plan calls for supplies to be distributed evenly among the schools.

There were also a lot of things that high school students could use,” Braden said.

She said that the Geneva branch of the Lakeview Federal Credit Union was also

Author Kim Howdyshell to speak in Austinburg Inspirational speaker for women of all ages Kim Howdyshell will speak on the topic of her book, “Becoming Wives Who Please God.” Her focus is on growing your relationship with God, and discovering what you can do right now to improve your life. She will appear on Saturday, Aug. 27, at the annual retreat sponsored

by Jefferson United Methodist Women.

The retreat, “A Beautiful Woman in Christ,” runs from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and includes lunch and will be SUBMITTED PHOTO held at Blossom Farm, Kim Howdyshell 2946 Lampson Road, Austinburg. The $10 ticket includes child care, provided off-site at the Jefferson United Methodist Church in Jefferson. Reservations for the retreat and child care may be made by calling the church, 576-4561, or by calling Blossom Farm at 275-1638.

In The Military Wight graduates from basic training celebrating its fifth anniversary of operations at the South Broadway location.

“Geneva had a remote broadcast by Star-97 FM,”

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she said.

Braden thanked the community for stepping up to help children by providing the tools to get a good education.

“We thought it was a success. Thank you to the school transportation departments for providing the buses. The superintendents at all the school districts had to authorize use of the buses,” she said.

The suggested donations were number 2 pencils, colored pencils, erasers, 8 to 24 pack Crayola crayons, 12inch U.S. and metric rulers, scissors, bottle of Elmer’s glue, glue sticks, wide-ruled notebook paper, collegeruled notebook paper, black fine line marker, pocket folders, supply box, backpacks and tennis shoes.

“We will be talking about doing it again. People can continue to donate school supplies at all three locations through the end of the month,” Braden said.

E-2 Airman Robert C. Wight graduated from Basic Military Training at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas on Aug. 4, 2011.

He arrived at Sheppard Air Force Base on Monday and is in school now for M2A636 Aircraft Electrical and Environmental Systems for 91 days and will earn an associate’s degree in Aviation Technology at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas.

He is a 2010 graduate of Jefferson Area High School.

He is the son of Carrie (Wight) Bradbury, Jefferson, and Robert (Bob) Wight, Ashtabula.

He is the step-son of Gary Bradbury, Jefferson.

Alhstrom graduates from basic training Air Force Airman Neil P. Ahlstrom graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Tex.

The airman completed an eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.

A 2010 graduate of Edgewood Senior High School, Ahlstrom is the son of Dennis Ahlstrom of Conneaut and Traci Ahlstrom of Ashtabula

Kozlowski to host Meet and Greet in Geneva GENEVA - State Representative Casey Kozlowski (R-Pierpont) will be hosting a meet and greet at the Geneva Library on Tuesday, Aug. 16.

The event will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. and will serve as an opportunity for constituents of the 99th Ohio House District to speak with the representative about their thoughts and concerns about state government.

The Geneva Library is located at 860 Sherman Street, Geneva, Ohio 44041.

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Police department addition project is moving forward

BY CRAIG L. HOFIUS Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON - The proposed addition to the Jefferson Police Department continues under consideration by the Village of Jefferson.

Changes in Ohio’s law enforcement requirements are the driving force behind discussions to construct an addition to the Jefferson Village Police Department on East Jefferson Street.

Terry Finger, Jefferson Village administrator, said Ohio Senate Bill 77 lays down guidelines, which the department cannot meet with the size of the present building. The bill includes new regulations for interviewing and interrogations.

“For instance, if an officer is interrogating a suspect, it has to be videotaped. We also need to have the capability of videotaping a person reporting a crime or a witness.

We began talking about an addition a couple of years ago when we first heard changes were coming from the state,” Finger said.

With the present physical makeup of the police department, there is no private room where these procedures can occur.

“The two things driving the addition are a room for interviewing and interrogating and a training room,” he said.

Training of law enforcement officers throughout the year is required by the state.

“Ohio wants officers to

go through refresher courses annually to stay on top of things,” the administrator said.

“Moving forward with the project was approved

by Jefferson Village Council. Before an addition can be done, money would have to be appropriated by council,” Finger said.

Patty Fisher, Jefferson Village clerk/treasurer, is getting the financing in place for the police department addition to present to council.

“We will look at how much it is going to cost. We will ask ourselves if it can be done this year or will it have to wait?” Finger said.

The proposed addition is 960 square feet. It would house a formal evidence room, armory with two safes for ammunition and guns, training room, locker room and storage room.

“The interview room would be placed in the existing building. We definitely need the room an addition would provide. We also need a bigger space for evidence,” Finger said.

Drawings have been completed by Smolen Engineering, Inc. of Jefferson.

The proposed addition would be constructed off the back of the present police department structure.

Finger said the peak of the addition would run in a north/south direction while the roofline of the present building runs east and west.

Finger said an addition would increase the efficiency of the police department.

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Godfrey performs at Brown Bag Theater

Kimberly Godfrey and Devon Powell sing a duet to wind up the program for last Thursday’s Brown Bag Theater in Jefferson.

BY CRAIG L. HOFIUS Gazette Newspapers

cal presentation on the Village Green next to the Jefferson United Methodist JEFFERSON - Kimberly Church on East Jefferson Godfrey’s voice was heard by Street. Devon Powell, Zach many in Jefferson last Adkins and Heather Helms Thursday starting at 12 p.m. sang parts of the “Next to as she was the featured per- Normal” musical and other former during the Ashtabula songs. They were accompaArts Center Brown Bag The- nied by Alex Uhlir on the ater in Jefferson. electronic piano.

Godfrey was also joined Godfrey is a 2008 graduby other performers periodi- ate of Baldwin Wallace Colcally throughout the musi- lege Conservatory of Music.

Zach Adkins (left) and Kimberly Godfrey sing a duet from the “Next to Normal” musical during the Brown Bag Theater program last Thursday in Jefferson.

After living in New York, she has moved back to Ohio where she is employed as the Arts Center’s theater coordinator.

Godfrey directed the summer production of “Footloose” for the Ashtabula Arts Center, which opened July 8 and ran for four weekends.

She performed Aug. 3 at the North Park Gazebo for the Ashtabula Brown Bag

Kimberly Godfrey performs “On My Own” during the Brown Bag Theater last Thursday in Jefferson.

Theater.

Dennis Ford will perform at 12 p.m. Thursday in Jefferson for the final Brown Bag Theater performance of the season.

Concerts are held in the Jefferson United Methodist Church in the event of inclement weather.

Brown Bag Theater performances in Jefferson are sponsored by Gazette Publications.

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Kimberly Godfrey (left) sings a selection from the “Next to Normal” musical accompanied by Alex Uhlir on piano last Thursday for the Ashtabula Arts Center Brown Bag Theater program in Jefferson. Brown Bag performances are held on the Village Green next to the Jefferson United Methodist Church.

PHOTO BY CRAIG L. HOIFUS

This drawing by Smolen Engineering of Jefferson shows the new roof that will be constructed over the existing roof at Jefferson Village Hall on East Jefferson Street. The new roof will stop a leaking problemthat has occurred over the past several years.

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Zach Adkins sings a different song from the “Next to Normal” musical as Kimberly Godfrey waits to join in last Thursday during the Brown Bag Theater in Jefferson.

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Heather Helms (left) and Kimberly Godfrey sing “For Good” at last Thursday’s Brown Bag Theater in the village green on East Jefferson Street in Jefferson.

Zach Adkins, Kimberly Godfrey and Devon Powell (from left) team up last Thursday at the Brown Bag Theater in Jefferson as a trio to perform another song from the “Next to Normal” musical.

Jefferson Depot Yard Sale benefits historic building renovation

BY CRAIG L. HOFIUS Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON - The Jefferson Depot will dedicate the money raised from its annual yard sale toward restoration of its many historic buildings The sixth annual Jefferson Depot yard sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 19-20.

“We will have items inside and outside the Jefferson Depot,” Jean Dutton, Jefferson Depot president, said.

The Depot is accepting donations of yard sale items from 12 to 5 p.m. Monday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday Those wishing to donate are being asked to use the East Walnut Street Jefferson Depot entrance.

People can also call (440) 576-0496 for pick up of their donations.

“We are hoping for a large crowd. We do have space for other people to set up. We ask for a $15 donation for the space,” Dutton said.

The Victorian home, which is one of the buildings, was built in 1888 to provide living quarters for the minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

“This house was located in the village of Jefferson next to the Jefferson United Methodist Church on East Jefferson Street. It cost us $20,000 to move it. We needed a house for our (Depot) village,” Dutton said.

Two Jefferson-area residents provided the funds needed to transport the 1888 structure to the Depot grounds.

“The $20,000 needed to move it came from Maynard and Emily Walker. The donation was given in memory of Wade O. Walker and Beryl L. Walker,” Dutton said.

The Victorian home began its short journey to the Depot grounds Oct. 1, 2002.

Dutton said it was a slow process and took several days to complete.

“Fred Stringfellow, an area resident, moved the house for us. We could not dig

for a basement because the house was so long and had many different angles. We set the house on the ground at its permanent Depot location. The hole for the basement was dug out from underneath the house. The senior masonry department at the Ashtabula County Joint Vocational School built the basement. We had to fill-in the former basement with dirt,” Dutton said.

Renovations of the Victorian home continue each year, but that, too, is slow because the Depot needs money to bring it back to its original late 19th century appearance.

“It is not easy to get everything returned to the way it was originally built.

Things were added over the years. Each minister had different ideas about how he wanted the house to be,” Dutton said.

Work done to restore the home to its original grandeur includes knocking a wall out in the foyer; stripping five layers of wallpaper

off the walls; replacing ceiling boards; replacing rotten windows; removing wallboard covering the dining room cupboards; painting woodwork; removing two layers of plywood flooring and two layers of linoleum off the kitchen floor.

Dutton said the home was built with attention to detail by true craftsmen.

“Windows had to be hand made by a professional carpenter to fit the openings.

We’ve been fortunate to have someone who could build the ornate woodwork needed in some parts of the house. We put in a new pantry because we knew it would have been taken out when a bathroom was built. We put in a clawfoot tub because that is what the house would have had in 1888,” she said.

The 1888 Victorian home is a two-story structure with 11 total rooms.

Other buildings on the Depot grounds include the pharmacy, post office, school, church, tavern and general store.

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Safety Town graduation ceremony held Aug. 5

BY CRAIG L. HOFIUS Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON - Sixty Jefferson-area kindergarten-bound children received certificates of completion and several rounds of applause last Friday during Safety Town graduation in the Jefferson Community Recreation Center.

Robin Thaxton, Safety Town teacher, welcomed everyone to the ceremony.

“The kids did really well this week. They were well behaved and learned many things during Safety Town.

A lot came already knowing some information. The parents are good about it. Congratulations to you for teaching them so well,” Thaxton said.

Safety Town was held Aug. 1-5 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.

The children learned about the police department, fire department, Jefferson Emergency Rescue District, Ohio Department of Natural Resources Watercraft Division, school bus safety and

Jefferson Elementary School.

On Monday, Aug. 1, Thaxton said the children learned about various signs such as stop signs.

“The kids got to ride their bikes around Safety Town.

The village of Jefferson set up a little city in back of the recreation center. Each group of children used a Big wheel provided. There were signs along the route. The kids did really well. The police started to get fingerprints and pictures for the Kidprint program on Monday. We learned our song, ‘Three Bright Lights’ We practiced it everyday,” she said.

Safety Town kids walked to Village Central Park from the community center Aug. 2 to learn about what and what not to do on the bus.

Adult supervisors made sure the kids crossed the streets safely. Bus drivers Bob Lister and Pam Holcomb were there to greet the children before taking them to the elementary school.

“You are going to be standing far back from the street. When you see the yellow light, that means the bus driver is coming to your house. You stay where you are. When you see the red light come on, the driver will open the doors. It is ready for you to get on,” Lister said.

He told the kids that when they start school, each of them would be assigned a seat number.

The children also learned how to get off the bus.

The children went inside the elementary school. They were shown kindergarten classroom and the cafeteria and met Todd Tulino, principal.

Safety Town children took a ride in the police cruiser on Aug. 3. They also saw fire trucks and visited the Jefferson Emergency Rescue District.

“They saw a movie at the police department. The movie was about safety. The kids talked with EMS (emergency medical services) personnel. They got bags with safety information, coloring

books, pencils, a cup and stickers,” Thaxton said.

On Aug. 4, an Ohio Division of Watercraft officer visited Safety Town.

“The kids called him Officer Dustin. He brought a boat. The kids could get in the boat. He talked with them about safety in the water. He brought lifejackets and taught them how to use them. He also brought a cold water suit,” Thaxton said.

Before the children came up to the front of the large room at the community center to shake Police Chief Steve Febel’s hand, Thaxton thanked everyone for their help in making Safety Town a success, the police and fire departments, Jefferson Emergency Rescue District, Jefferson Elementary School, Ohio Division of Watercraft and Bi-Lo for providing the paper bags.

“I thank the community for understanding that my father passed away. I especially want to thank Lisa Newhart and Allison Brown for standing in for me,” Thaxton said.

Henderson Library Association seeks two board trustees

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four-year term is ending so that opens up the two seats.

Grimm, who is going to JEFFERSON - The run again, said the library Henderson Memorial Public association board was the Library Association has be- first one he was asked to gun a search for two people serve on after he settled in to serve on the board of Jefferson. trustees.

“We are always interThe association an- ested in getting people to nounced the availability of serve on the board. We do two positions on the board have people in the commuearlier this month as one nity here in Jefferson who member has served the are willing to step up. There maximum allowed to serve are many here who are willon the board and the other’s ing to serve,” Grimm said. first four-year term is up.

He said that as nominatFred Grimm, pastor of St. ing chairman, he would like Paul’s Lutheran Church, vice to get three or four nominees president of the board and to choose from for the two ponominating chairman, said sitions. the maximum anyone can “We encourage people to serve as a trustee is eight run. Come into the library years. He said that John and pickup a nomination Broom has been on the board form. You have to be a memeight years. Grimm’s first ber of the association to be

nominated and to vote,” Grimm said.

The chairman said it is easy to become a member of the library association.

They can sign up at the library. Dues are $10 for an individual and $25 for a family for a one-year membership in the association, he said.

People could conceivably become a member and pick up a nomination form the same day.

Grimm said two-thirds of board members need to be residents of the Village of the township of Jefferson.

“The board is a good experience. It is not a lot of hours of work and you are contributing to the well-being of Jefferson,” Grimm said.

Once the nomination

form is filled out, people return it to the library on East Jefferson Street. Forms are being taken through the end of August.

“The nominating committee sits down, goes through the forms and picks the top three we think would be good board members,” Grimm said.

When the candidates for the two positions are finalized, biographical information on each of them is mailed to association members. There are 77 individuals and families in the association.

Members will vote to determine the new board trustees at the annual association meeting at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13 in the Henderson Memorial Public Library meeting room.

New sidewalk projects continue in village

BY CRAIG L. HOFIUS Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON - Two months remain on the sidewalk replacement season in the Village of Jefferson.

Te r r y F i n g e r, Jefferson Village administrator, said last week that the village street department is continuing to replace sidewalks, primarily on West Jefferson Street and West Walnut Street.

“We can do sidewalks up until October,” Finger said.

The street department workers do all the work preparing a sidewalk for replacement.

The village has a contract with Ashtabula Concrete, Inc, which pours the concrete once all the work to prepare the ground and the forms are done.

There are times when other projects that need to be done take priority.

One of those times is coming up as the plan calls for the street department crew to begin work on replacing the culvert on JeffersonEagleville Road on Aug. 15. This project should take two weeks to complete.

Some recent sidewalk replacement has occurred on West Walnut Street.

“Our plan was to continue on West Jefferson Street. We got a call from some West Walnut Street residents. They asked for their sidewalks to be done,” Finger said.

The crew has done two different properties on West Walnut Street.

“There are potentially

10 more properties on West Walnut Street for sidewalk replacement.

We will be contacting property owners before we do it,” the administrator said.

Cost to the village include tearing out the old, deteriorated sidewalk, forming the new and laying down sand.

“Following the pour of concrete and hardening of the surface, the forms are removed and the village crew levels the ground next to the new sidewalk. The ground is then seeded,” Finger said.

He said the new sidewalks are important from a safety standpoint.

“Both West Walnut Street and We s t Jefferson Street are heavily traveled,” Finger said.

Since beginning earlier this summer, the village has used nearly half of the money it allotted for sidewalk replacement.

“We budgeted $30,000.

We have $16,000 left,” Finger said.

The administrator also spoke briefly about another project that is designed to remediate a problem with the leaking of the village hall roof.

The village plans to construct a new roof over the existing roof. The cost is less than the $25,000 threshold that requires projects to be advertised for bid.

“We are starting to get quotes back from companies. We are getting pretty close to starting work on the village hall roof,” Finger said.

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U.S. Army First Lt. Eric Cornelius speaks on his brother’s The Marines from LCpl. Kevin Cornelius’ platoon attended the ceremony, with three of them speaking their thoughts and memories of Cornelius a year after his death in Afghanistan. behalf during Sunday’s ceremony.

MONUMENT From page 1A Kevin was known for always volunteering to be first and having the drive to keep going when things got tough.

“On the battlefield, I didn’t just want [Kevin], I needed him,” Lance Corporal Adam Benner said.

However, Kevin was more than just a good soldier. He was a man who knew how to make people laugh with perhaps a break dance routine or joke.

“Off the battlefield, everyone knew him as a funny go to guy who could make everyone laugh or smile,” Benner said.

Kevin was known throughout his platoon as an all-around good person who had your back.

“He didn’t just do his job well - he did it with style,” Benner said.

For many, Kevin’s loss was more than just the life of a soldier. It was the life of a brother, son and friend.

“Kevin will live forever in me and rest of the men who knew him. His ability to succeed above the rest will never be forgotten,” Benner said. “Kevin is a true hero.”

First Lt. Eric Cornelius was overcome with the community’s support in not only the death of his brother, but in keeping Kevin’s memory alive.

“This monument here is Ashtabula’s monument because it is the citizens in this community who made it possible. It was the citizens here that donated the money, that did the fundraising that made it possible for us to put this remembrance of Kevin in this park today,” Cornelius said.

Many donations were made for the monument from community organizations.

“I think that’s testament to the support that we have in northeast Ohio,” Cornelius said. “I am very humbled by everyone who turned out today and everyone who helped out and made this possible.”

The monument is in Kevin’s name and honor, but it is also dedicated to all those who have died in the war on terror.

“This is our connection to that global war on terror.

[Kevin] is our sacrifice,” Cornelius said.

Julie Lattimer, Ashtabula City Council member and a veteran herself, reads the proclamation that was passed last year to name North Park in LCpl. Kevin Cornelius’ honor.

The Marines from LCpl. Kevin Cornelius’ platoon salute as the Color Guard enters during the opening of the unveiling of the monument.

The Ashtabula County Young Marines bow their heads as the opening prayer is spoken.

The crowd stands around the yet-to-be-revealed monument and a picture of LCpl. Kevin Cornelius is placed beside the monument.

Sadie Portman, reporter for the Gazette, can be reached at sportman@gazette news.com.

The Ashtabula Color Guard stands next to the monument that was revealed Sunday in honor of fallen Marine LCpl. Kevin Cornelius.

The Ashtabula Fire Department hung an American flag over the ceremony on Sunday.

Ashtabula Area City Schools Board of Education and Superintendent Joseph F. Donatone

Cordially invite you to attend The Dedication Ceremony of Ashtabula Lakeside Elementary Campus Huron, Ontario & Michigan Primaries Saturday, August 20, 2011 at 1:30pm Ontario Primary, 2300 Wade Ave., Ashtabula, OH Refreshments following the dedication Huron and Michigan Primaries.

Tour of Primaries 2:30pm to 4:30pm

“All the flowers of all the tomorrows are in the seeds of today.” ~ Native American Proverb The Marines of LCpl. Kevin Cornelius’ platoon unveil the monument.

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2011

Ashtabula dog park sees beginning phases come to light

BY SADIE PORTMAN Gazette Newspapers ASHTABULA - The committee formed to start a dog park in the City of Ashtabula met for the second time on Monday, Aug. 8.

The committee is now looking at land owned by the Ducro family. Although the land is too high for the city to buy, the Ducros have offered to lease the land.

“We would execute this lease for a series of years the same way we did it Smith Field,” Ashtabula City Manager Anthony Cantagallo said.

Patty Ducro came to the meeting and offered food for thought for the committee as they begin to plan the park.

Ducro suggested considering whether or not to charge a fee and if a registration would be required for park use.

“You have to take into consideration that some people will come to the park just to watch the dogs,”

Ducro said.

Ducro wanted to know if volunteers would be monitoring the park, if security would be offered and who would maintain the park.

Cantagallo said the city would provide a few services for the park.

“The city would have two functions. Their first function would basically be general maintenance. The second function would be that we would do all the mowing,” Cantagallo said.

Tables would also be given to the park by the city.

“The city has about 28 well built trestle tables, which are picnic-like tables where the seats are bolted to the table,” Cantagallo said.

Receptacles will be provided for owners to clean up after their dog, along with biodegradable bags.

There was also talk about putting in a concession stand for both dogs and owners.

“I was thinking of ice cream this afternoon, but

you could buy treats for the dog,” Cantagallo said.

There are several beginning factors that must be taken into account for the dog park to be functional, which include building a fence and having water fountains. The total cost to install both the fence and water fountains will come to $21,300.

Cantagallo suggested two ways to get the money. One is to get the money from Ashtabula’s parks and recreation board.

“Our park board has some money and they get money every year,” Cantagallo said.

The park board has locked funding at about $42,000 a year to spend on the local parks.

The second option is to get donations from local businesses and associations.

“I would have no problem going to these associations and telling them we’re trying to put this dog park together, could you donate?”

Cantagallo said.

Cantagallo said if 21 organizations donate between $750 to $1,000, the dog park would almost have its complete funding and they could go to the parks and recreation board for the remaining amount needed.

“If we can put some money in the pot, then we won’t have to ask the park board for a big chunk and they will be able to put some more money into some other park,” Cantagallo said.

Cantagallo said he has made agreements with the water company to provide water to the community garden and said he would discuss with them about donating to the dog park. Although the initial installation costs will still stand, it would prevent water from becoming a financial issue in the future.

Sadie Portman, reporter for the Gazette, can be reached at sportman@gazette news.com.

Ashtabula FOP to celebrate its 75th fish fry

BY SADIE PORTMAN Gazette Newspapers ASHTABULA - For 75 years, police officers in Ashtabula have put on a fish dinner for the community.

This year, the dinner will be held from 2-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25, from 2-8 p.m.

“It was originally a citywide get together that the Ashtabula Police Department started,” Jeff Bradley, secretary and treasurer of the FOP Lodge 26, said.

Once the Ashtabula Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Lodge 26 was formed, they continued the police department’s tradition and turned the fish fry into their annual fundraiser.

“Eventually when the

FOP came to be they took it over,” Bradley said.

The annual fish fry is a major fundraiser for the FOP as well as a community event. This year the dinner will take place at Elks Lakefront Lodge #208, located at 3115 Lake Rd West in Ashtabula.

“The fish fry will be at the Elks Club in Ashtabula right on the shore,” Bradley said.

The FOP sees many people come from across the county, with some traveling even further to sit back and enjoy fresh fish while supporting a good and local cause.

“The out-of-towners will really like sitting and eating by the shore,” Bradley said.

Since it is the 75th anni-

versary of the fish fry, the FOP would like to provide the guests a memento to take home from the event.

“We’re thinking about getting ceremonial plastic cups for the attendees to commemorate the event,” Bradley said.

The Ashtabula police will be attending the event as well, as they serve with honor for the FOP cause.

“We have members of the FOP, both active and retired, who will be serving and HilMak will prepare the fish,” Bradley said.

Draft beer and soft drinks will also be available, as well as a cash bar. Because of alcohol being available, only those 21 and over will be permitted at the dinner.

“There will be a $15 donation for all-you-can-eat fish, pasta salad, chips and some other foods that will there,” Bradley said.

All those with paid tickets will be entered into a drawing at the door. The first prize will be $100, the second and third will receive $50, and the third and fourth both will get $25.

Tickets are available at the door, or you can purchase them at the Ashtabula police office by the records room window, Monday through Friday, from 6 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

Sadie Portman, reporter for the Gazette, can be reached at sportman@gazette news.com.

Teen coffee house brewing in Geneva

BY SADIE PORTMAN Gazette Newspapers GENEVA - The Geneva Area Ministerial Association is preparing to open a coffee house for teens to share in company and in their faith.

“On Sept. 11, 2011, we will be opening a coffee house for teens called, ‘The Grounds,’” Pastor Matt Thompson wrote in a letter. “It is located at the old StarVideo store on Route 20 in Geneva.”

The Grounds will provide a safe haven for teens.

“Our mission is to provide ‘a safe grounds of encouragement for the community provided by God’s people,’” Thompson said.

“In other words, we want to have a safe, healthy, wholesome, encouraging place for our tenns to hang out!”

Thompson and the associaiton feel today’s world provides many temptations for teens and they would like to conteract those negatives with a positive environment.

“There are so many unhealthy, negative environments in today’s world that we feel it is imperative to their futures to give them an alternative that harbors high standards and morals and a positive atmosphere with healthy relationships,” Thompson said.

However, even though the coffee house will be primarily for teens, there will be open hours for the public.

“We are proposing opening from 6-10 a.m. to the public and from 2 [p.m. to] closing for teens and young adults,” Thompson wrote.

The Geneva Area Ministerial Association has received a great response from the surrounding areas.

“Already, American

Alert has committed to [providing] a security system, video surveillance and our computers and sound system, as well as a financial contribution,” Thompson said.

With a final goal in mind of about $20,000 in equipment and other assets, the association feels they have a good start but are still looking for more donations to ensure a successful opening.

“God has blessed us so much already by providing approximately $20,000 worth of equipment and finances to get us up and running, however, we still have a way to go,” Thompson said. “Our total goal is $45,000 to be opened by the September date.”

Everyone who donates will be honored once the Grounds is opened.

“There will be a ‘Wall of Fame’ in the coffee house recognizing all individuals and organizations who partner with us, as well as a very special thank you listing in the local paper once we’ve opened,” Thompson said.

Thompson and the association have much confidence in their community and feel they will be able to meet their goal in time for the Sept. 11th opening.

“Our prayer is to strengthen and unify our community for the good of the people by working together to provide a safe environment for our future leaders,” Thompson said.

For those interested in making a contribution to The Grounds, they can contact Thompson by phone at (440) 415-5465 or Shannon Dean by email at ddsd4jc @yahoo.com.

Sadie Portman, reporter for the Gazette, can be reached at sportman @gazettenews.com.

Resident wants to see youth back in Ashtabula

BY SADIE PORTMAN Gazette Newspapers

people,” Tressler said.

Tressler said he sees the failing of cities as one of ASHTABULA - Nick America’s biggest faults.

Tressler, Ashtabula resident “I speak as a believer in and teacher, feels city offi- cities as [a] focus in creating cials are making decisions civilization,” Tressler said. “I that no longer affect the city find little fault with the arproductively. gument that says the biggest “For a number of years I thing destroying America have repeated over and over lately is the move out of the to my students, you don’t live cities.” in my grandfather’s court.

Tressler sent Ashtabula This means things have City Council a two-page changed and life decisions document outlining about that my grandfather made 100 questions he wants ancould not serve today’s swered.

“[The questions] need to be answered if Ashtabula is not going to fall into oblivion,” Tressler said.

Tressler received one response.

“I can come up with three reasons for that, all of which are insulting,” Tressler said.

Tressler expressed that he was tired of pettiness among city council.

“Every meeting I have attended has featured sniping, ‘gotchas,’ instant responses and gratifications to friends and families who make

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“You have to make decisions based on making [people] want to move into town, and I’m not impressed and my children are not, either.”

– Nick Tressler, Ashtabula resident and teacher Tressler said.

Tressler said the people of the city have moved beyond council and are making decisions on their own. However, Tressler said this does not mean the council should turn a blind eye to the citizens.

“They are not necessarily here, but they are not necessarily not paying attention,” Tressler said.

Tressler said he sees nothing being done to invest in the future and he sees the city losing many of its young assets.

“I live in what is probably the oldest house in town, and you’ve done nothing to interest my children into probating my will,” Tressler said.

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Tressler wants the city to be aware of what is going on inside and out.

“We’re not analyzing

what’s wrong with the city and what has happened to cities in the last 20 years and where cities are going in the next 20 years,” Tressler said.

Tressler said his children are not interested in coming back to Ashtabula and once he is gone, his house will be boarded up and empty.

“I realize that I may be unusual in that I have no interest in my real estate value,” Tressler said.

Tressler said it is his children’s generation that

the city is losing and they are not seeking out ways to attract the youth back to Ashtabula.

“You need to stop asking yourself what can I make Nick do and start asking yourselves what can we do so that the children are interested in probating the will and claiming the deed,” Tressler said.

Tressler wants to see changes to the city and said he stills has hope in positive changes for the future of Ashtabula, but he has yet to see these changes become a reality.

“You have to make decisions based on making [people] want to move into town, and I’m not impressed and my children are not, either,” Tressler said.

Sadie Portman, reporter for the Gazette, can be reached at sportman@ gazettenews.com.

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Boat wrecks on the Ashtabula break wall

BY SADIE PORTMAN Gazette Newspapers ASHTABULA - The U.S. Coast Guard rescued four people after their ship, Sweet Fish, hit the break wall in the Ashtabula Harbor before sunrise on Monday, Aug. 8.

People on a passing boat saw the shipwrecked vessel and contacted the Coast Guard.

“A boatcrew from Station Ashtabula immediately launched in a 33-foot Special Purpose Craft-Law Enforcement boat, and five minutes later arrived at the site of the accident, where they found the captain and three passengers aboard the vessel, Sweet Fish, in their life jackets,” Coast Guard officials said.

Wearing life jackets is always suggested by the Coast Guard, and although the boat did not sink, precaution is always suggested.

“The boat crew brought the three men, ages 66, 53, and 24, and woman, 48, aboard the SPC-LE and took them to a public dock in Ashtabula, where emergency medical technicians were waiting. EMTs evaluated the woman, who com-

Pequignot of the Coast Guard Sector Buffalo incident management division.

“Navigating by sight alone, without the help of nautical charts and other navigation equipment, is incredibly risky and puts everyone aboard in danger.”

After an investigation takes place, it will be determined what actions are necessary for the captain of the boat. Some investigations result in the revoking of one’s boat license.

“Charter operators carrying passengers for hire are required to possess a Coast Guard license. When an individual who possesses a Coast Guard license is involved in a marine accident, the Coast Guard normally investigates,” officials said.

“Based on the investigation findings, the Coast Guard determines whether any action is appropriate to take against the SUBMITTED PHOTO individual’s license.”

The boat Sweet Fish was found in Ashtabula harbor’s break wall No other information from the investigation has plained of head, neck, back mined what caused the investigation,” officials in a fatality. been released, and all pasand foot injuries, and crash, but Coast Guards- said.

“We can’t stress enough sengers on the Sweet Fish transported her to a local men from Marine Safety The Coast Guard has ex- how important it is for have remained anonymous. hospital for further evalu- Unit Cleveland are investi- perienced three accidents boaters to be familiar with ation. The three men re- gating the incident. involving the break walls in the areas where they’re opSadie Portman, reporter fused medical treatment,” “The Ohio Department Lake Erie over the past erating, especially in times for the Gazette, can be officials said. of Natural Resources will week, including an incident of low light or limited vis- reached at sportman@gazette It has not yet been deter- also be assisting with the last Tuesday that resulted ibility,” said Lt. Thomas news.com.

Maritime Museum’s webcam captures boat wreck ASHTABULA - Did you know that the Ashtabula Maritime & Surface Transportation Museum has a website with a webcam? It’s located at www.ashtabula marinemuseum.org.

Contact Director Bob Frisbie if you need a copy of instructions on how to move the camera to view the 10 addional set camera stops at bobanne@windstream.net.

You might have missed a boat wreck captured on the camera if you weren’t aware of the site or don’t go on it!

Using the museum webcam, the picture below shows what you missed...pictured is a captain who was new to the harbor on an Ashtabula charter fishing boat that left the Ashtabula Harbor in the dark and on a foggy morning on Aug. 8 at 4:30 a.m. A short time later, they ended up on the rocks of the Ashtabula breakwall.

There were slight injuries to those on board, but luckily nothing serious.

The boat was removed

GPS Kayak program will be held at the Environmental Classroom - Jamestown Marina on Sunday, Aug. 28, at 9 a.m. We will set our GPS units for various locations around a designated area of Pymatuning and then paddle to the destination. A limited number of kayaks will be available to borrow from the park. You may bring your own kayak and gear. You may also bring your own GPS, or a limited number of GPS units will be available to borrow. You must register for this program by contacting the Park Office at 724932-3142. Registration is limited and open until Aug. 23.

HARVARD This photo taken by Director Bob Frisbie shows the damage done to the boat. from the wall by about 6:30 p.m. It was floated and pumped as it was towed to the Sutherland Marina,

where it was plucked from the water and placed on dry land. The additional two pictures provided by Bob

Frisbie show the damage.

The Ashtabula Maritime Museum is located at 1071 Walnut Blvd. in Ashtabula.

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Pictured is a close-up view of the damage.

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Jefferson Village Council approved the resolution at its June 20 meeting that authorized Finger to proceed with the project.

The resolution also au-

thorized the administrator to enter into any agreements as may be necessary and appropriate to begin and complete the project.

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Kilbane said the winners could have remained anonymous by choosing to set up a blind trust by hiring lawyers.

“The winners lawyers and Ohio Lottery Commission lawyers (would) work together,” Kilbane said.

“This can be good for the community, a morale booster,” she said.

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“I have been planning for a long time to apply to medical school, but my interests are broad and range from research to clinical medicine. Pathology is a field that especially interests me, but research allows MD/PhDs to see the big picture.”

At Harvard, Baker worked with professors and graduate students from the Harvard School of Public Health and Harvard Medical School in an intensive study of biostatistics, epidemiology, health and social behavior and the use of quantitative methods for biological, environmental and medical research.

Working with two other students, one from Harvard and one from University of Colorado, Baker completed an epidemiology study assessing the impact of a vaccination campaign on a widespread cholera epidemic in Zimbabwe.

“At UH Geneva Medical Center, I learned so much shadowing Dr. Goel. These are experiences you just can’t get in a classroom,” said Baker. “By actually spending time in the hospital setting observing the day-to-day procedures, you really get a sense of what you can see yourself doing in your own practice someday.”

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The Ashtabula Maritime & Sur face Transportation Museum’s webcam caught a photo of a boat wrecked on the Ashtabula breakwall.

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Geneva Middle School’s Grace Lillie is 36th Annual Morgan Martin Award recipient

GENEVA - August is National Immunization Awareness month, and the Community Outreach Department at University Hospitals Geneva Medical Center will offer a program detailing CDC recommendations for adult vaccinations including tetanus, influenza, shingles and pneumonia.

The program will be presented by Rosemary Scardino, RN-BC, CCM, at SPIRE Institute on Friday, Aug. 12, at 11 a.m. A light snack will be served.

To register, please sign in at the SPIRE Institute office located in the Fields and

by JAN PERALA Geneva Area City Schools GENEVA - Grace Lillie is the recipient of the 36th annual Morgan Martin Memorial Award, which is granted to the top eighth-grade science and math student at Geneva Middle School.

“This is a very special award, and each year the scholarship committee carefully considers candidates for the award,” explained presenter Brian O’Dell, a math teacher at the school.

“This year was an unusual scenario, though, because Grace Lillie stood out head and shoulders among a number of really outstanding candidates.”

The multitalented Lillie received the Mary Stasko Zimomra Math Award granted to the top seventhgrade math student last year and this year earned the Director’s Award for the Outstanding Band Student for

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE MARTIN FAMILY

Morgan Martin

UH Geneva Medical Center Outreach Department sponsors Immunization Awareness Program at SPIRE Institute Courts Building (closest building to Route 534).

The UH GMC Community Outreach Department will also offer free health screenings in the lobby at SPIRE, which include blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar checks. Free educational hand outs will be available.

Scheduled Health Screening dates are Wednesday, Aug. 10, and Wednesday, Aug. 17, from 8-10 a.m.; Friday, Aug. 26, from 3-5 p.m.; and Tuesday, Aug. 30, from 5-7 p.m.

SPIRE Institute is located at 1822 State Route 534, just north of the Geneva/I-90 interchange.

PHOTO BY JAN PERALA FOR GENEVA SCHOOLS

Grace Lillie is the recipient of the 36th annual Morgan Martin Memorial Award granted to the top eighth-grade science and math student at Geneva Middle School. Grace is pictured with Geneva Middle School Principal Steve Candela. the second consecutive year.

As a seventh grader, she was co-winner of the Outstanding Science Student Award.

She was a Geographic Bee finalist and a Journalism Contest winner at the KSU English Festival.

Annually since 1976, Thomas Martin of Pottsboro, Texas, and Beth Martin Jalli of The Villages, Florida, and Geneva on the Lake have sponsored the Morgan Martin Memorial Award in memory of their late father, an innovator and leader in

local industry and civic affairs.

Martin attended Geneva Schools and graduated from Case School of Engineering, now Case Western Reserve University, with a degree in mechanical engineering.

Martin was an executive with Molded Fiber Glass Companies, a civic leader who served on Geneva City Council and an advocate for education, serving the community on the Geneva Area City Schools Board of Education. Martin was a de-

signer of the fiberglass body for the original Chevrolet Corvette.

“Dad understood the importance of education in the fields of science and technology,” said his daughter Beth.

She said he would be so proud of this outstanding recipient.

The Morgan Martin awards provide recognition for students who not only excel in science and math, but exhibit an interest in technology, curiosity and creative thinking ability.

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Geneva resident and GaREAT Strider June Koval has her blood pressure checked by Rosemary Scardino, RN-BC, CCM of University Hospitals Geneva and Conneaut Medical Center’s Community Outreach Department which is offering free health screenings at SPIRE Institute. Scardino will present an immunization awareness program called Are You Up to Date? Vaccinate at SPIRE on Aug. 12.

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Dorset Township plans community picnic

BY CRAIG L. HOFIUS Gazette Newspapers DORSET TOWNSHIP - The Dorset Township trustees, volunteer fire department, Dorset Baptist Church and Dorset United Methodist Church have joined together in 2011 to sponsor the community picnic on Saturday, Aug. 20.

“The community picnic will begin at 5 p.m. at the community center,” said Caroline Tupper, Dorset Township fiscal officer.

The community picnic was revived last year after several years of not having a community gettogether. Many residents came to socialize with their friends and neighbors and enjoy a good meal.

In case of inclement weather, the location of the picnic will switch from outside to inside.

Tupper said while most of the cooking will be done outside as the sun shines down on Dorset, some would require use of the kitchen stove inside the community center.

Dorset Township residents who plan to come to the community picnic are being asked to bring a covered dish to share with their neighbors.

The trustees, volunteer firefighters and church members will

have plenty of games for the kids to play in addition to the playground equipment on the grounds of the community center.

It was a unanimous decision last summer that the picnic should be a tradition of this southeastern Ashtabula County community.

Dorset Township residents walked into the community center last summer and came upon tables set up against the south wall of the kitchen, filled with a wide variety of food.

Gas grills will be set up outside to cook the traditional picnic foods.

Food, fun, door prizes and fire truck rides will fill the event that late Saturday afternoon.

In other news from Dorset Township, Tupper said that the trustees have decided to do two miles of paving and three miles of seal coating.

The roads that will be worked on have not yet been decided. Tupper said Ashtabula County Engin e e r Ti m M a r t i n w i l l draw up the specifications.

The next meeting of t h e D o r s e t To w n s h i p trustees is scheduled for 7 p.m. Aug. 15 in the Dorset Community Center on State Route 193 North.

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Geneva Middle School names science stars

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Brent McFarland was named the Outstanding Eighth-Grade Science Student at Geneva Middle School, Cecelia Hunt (left) earned the award at the seventh-grade level and Isabel Rossi at the sixth-grade level. The three are pictured with GMS Science teachers Emily Long (left) and Michelle Gillespie.

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2011

Ashtabula County District Library makes children world world--class travelers

Tristin Kile makes a paper dragon along side his sister Hannah. The children traced their hands to make the dragon scales.

BY SADIE PORTMAN Gazette Newspapers ASHTABULA - The Ashtabula County District Library has been encouraging children to learn all summer long with its summer-reading program.

This year, the theme is Places Around the World.

Each week, a different country transforms the library’s meeting room.

“We’ve been to Italy, Mexico and Australia,’ Barb Tack, program director, said.

This past Tuesday, the children went to China as the entered the library.

Tack said it varies week to week on how many people show up, but they usually see somewhere between 10 and 20 children with their parents.

“I always prepare for 20,” Tack said.

The children experienced China, with Tack reading them a Chinese folklore and making crafts pertaining to the country such as lanterns, the Chi-

PHOTOS BY SADIE PORTMAN

Julie Knowlson helps Talia McLaughlin and Santo Sanabria make Chinese lanterns.

nese flag and dragons.

They also got a chance to taste foods from across the world, with foods such as bamboo shoots and chocolate-covered Chinese noodles.

Tack encouraged the kids to try a little bit of everything.

“If you don’t like it, that’s okay,” Tack told the children. “It’s always fun to try new things.”

This is the last week for Sophia Novak makes a Chinese flag during Tuesday’s the program, but on Mon- Hannah Kile shows off her authentic Chinese garb to Barb lesson at the Ashtabula County District Library. day, Aug. 15, at 11:30 a.m., Tack. a grand finale will be held outside on the library’s lawn if the weather’s nice and in the meeting room if it rains.

“There will be prizes that we give out,” Tack said.

The prizes will drawn from the names of people who attended the summer program.

Sadie Portman, reporter for the Gazette, can be reached at sportman@gazettenews. Jen Kulko helps her son Jordan make a paper dragon Tilia McLaughlin comes with Alex’s Learning Center to the library every week to learn about different places of com. as he learns about China’s culture. the world.

Scenes of the Ashtabula County Fair

A 4-H’er walks her horse out of the ring following a horse show at the Ashtabula County Fair. Horse shows will occur daily at the fair at the Saddle Horse Complex.

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Benjamin Wade, of Orwell, created this ship out of Legos.

LEFT: Micah Barnes, a student at Pymatuning Valley Middle School, showed his Silver Sebright chicken at the fair on Tuesday.

Cody Chambers, of Andover, prepares to show his dairy beef feeder at the fair on Tuesday. This is his first year showing the breed.

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A new name for quality education:

ACJVS becomes A-Tech JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP - The former Ashtabula County Joint Vocational School is now the Ashtabula County Technical and Career Campus, or “A-Tech.”

“We realized our name did not portray the exciting career education options we provide,” said Superintendent Dr. Jerome Brockway. “We are not just a vocational school, and we haven’t been for years. Our students were hampered as they faced prospective employers and colleges who wondered what a joint vocational school is.”

There are only a handful of schools in the country still using “joint vocational” as part of their names.

A-Tech offers the full program of academic courses high school students need to graduate.

The new name, A-Tech, more clearly includes the full range of students served: • Students preparing for an ever-widening list of technical careers • Students preparing for college • Adults needing to update or develop their job skills • Anyone who learns best in a “hands-on” environment The school hopes this new name will help community members better understand the quality educational options available to them at A-Tech.

The school held off printing and other related projects in order to incorporate the new name for the 2011-12 school year. Students received their introduction to the new name at an Open House on Sunday, Aug. 7. Each student received a car window cling, T-shirt, and magnet with the new name and logo.

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Aloterra Energy announces deadline to grow Miscanthus

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Reminder that farmers, landowners must sign up by Sept. 1

CONNEAUT – Aloterra Energy is encouraging farmers and landowners to sign up quickly to grow giant Miscanthus, a non-invasive, perennial grass used for energy production. With a Sept. 1, 2011, deadline to sign up for the Biomass Crop Assistance Program (BCAP) and acreChristian F a i t h school. age being determined on a first-come, first-served basis, Christian Faith A c a d e m y, l o c a t e d a t time is running out. Aloterra stresses the importance of 4322 Park Avenue in Academy does not dislocal residents applying to grow Miscanthus to keep BCAP downtown Ashtabula, criminate against any funding in the region. is now taking applica- individual on the basis Aloterra recently received USDA approval for funding tions for new student of sex, race, color or nato grow Miscanthus through the establishment of acreage enrollment in grades tional or ethnic origin in in northeast Ohio and northwest Pennsylvania as one of its admission of stupre-K through eighth. four Biomass Crop Assistance Program (BCAP) project arCFA is a member of dents to the school, in eas. t h e A s s o c i a t i o n o f hiring practices, or in “Aloterra is encouraging interested landowners not to Christian Schools In- its distribution of tumiss out on an opportunity to help stimulate their local ternational. It is recog- ition assistance. economy and produce an energy source that will benefit For more information nized by the Ohio Deour future and reduce our dependence on foreign oil,” said partment of Education about their multi-grade Scott Coye-Huhn, Aloterra’s director of business developa s a n o n - c h a r t e r e d , classroom program, call ment. non-tax s u p p o r t e d (440) 998-3887.

The 2008 Federal Farm Bill created BCAP, a federally funded initiative that encourages the development of renewable energy sources. This funding allows Aloterra to achieve its goal of producing next-generation, renewable energy opportunities as a vertically integrated energy supply company. Aloterra will combine the benefits of growing Miscanthus as a renewable energy source with the BCAP incentives that encourage farmers to grow a biomass crop.

Under current guidelines, BCAP will reimburse farmers up to 75 percent of planting costs and pay an annual rent payment while farmers wait for their crops to mature. Once LAMONI, IA — As we prepare to welcome the Fall the crops mature, farmers will be eligible to receive two 2011 class at Graceland University in Lamoni, Iowa, we celebrate our graduates for the 2010-11 academic Joseph Tredent, director of year. Michael Gardner of Austinburg, Ohio, was part of Graceland University’s Class of 2011. Nearly 3,000 Bands for Lakeside High alumni and friends of Graceland gathered in Lamoni, School, is seeking out musiDirector Hector D. Martinez, Iowa to celebrate the school’s 114th Commencement cians.

Not just any musicians, but affectionately known as Convocation. A total of 709 graduates this year represented 38 majors. There were 324 Master’s degrees and alumni of Ashtabula, Harbor “Marty,” to conduct the event.

400 Bachelor’s degrees conferred. The graduates hailed and Lakeside High School Heusinger and Martinez dibands. The LHS Marching rected the two powerful bands from 43 states and 15 countries. th Five-term, U.S. Senator Tom Harkin of Iowa pre- Band is hosting its 8 Annual through tradition-rich times sented the commencement address. Groundbreaking for Alumni Band Night, Friday, that produced many fond Graceland’s $13.8 million expansion and renovation of Sept. 2, in conjunction with the memories for the students, regional performing arts center, the Shaw Center, also school’s first home football now long since graduated.

Martinez will once again don took place commencement weekend. Forty-eight new game of 2011.

The Alumni Band Night his old black and gold director’s student apartments and a new fitness center are also being built this year on the Lamoni campus for a total was started by retired LHS uniform of Panther days gone Band Director E. Charles by to conduct the alumni. of $20 million in construction.

Heusinger, formerly the direcTredent finds Alumni tor of Harbor High School Night fun for the alumni, but Bands prior to the consolida- also important for his current tion of Ashtabula Area Schools. students.

Heusinger had the idea of “They see the pride in the embracing the traditions of alumni, they hear of the hisStephanie Hutchinson, a student at Edinboro Uni- Harbor and Ashtabula High tory and it teaches them where versity of Pennsylvania, is on the Dean’s List for Spring Schools by inviting alumni Lakeside came from,” Tredent 2011. She is dual majoring in Elementary and Special back to once again take the said.

Education and is an active member of Sigma Alpha Iota. field with their instruments to Proud parents are Tom and Kim Hutchinson and entertain the football crowds. brother Zach.

He also brought back retired Ashtabula High School Band

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Gardner graduates from Graceland University

years of matching payments for their tonnage, up to $45 per ton beyond the selling price.

Aloterra’s project area along the Ohio-Pennsylvania border has guaranteed BCAP funding for 5,344 acres in 2011, which will go to the first farmers to sign up in Ashtabula, Geauga, Lake and Trumbull counties in Ohio and Crawford, Erie and Mercer counties in Pennsylvania.

Each project area has a projected goal of growing 50,000 acres of the Miscanthus biomass crop.

Producers in Ohio and Pennsylvania who want to participate in the program or find out more should contact Scott Coye-Huhn at 440.666.2053 or scoyehuhn@aloterraenergy.com. Aloterra also encourages producers to stop by their booth at the Ashtabula County Fair in Jefferson, Ohio, on Aug. 9 – 14, 2011, to learn more information.

Approved producers who want to participate in BCAP will be handled on a first-come, first-served basis. Producers will need to sign an agreement with Aloterra to obtain initial approval and will finalize enrollment in BCAP by taking the signed agreement to their local FSA office.

Miscanthus giganteus is a warm season, perennial grass that is non-invasive and drought- and pest-resistant, and needs less fertilizer than food crops. A Biomass Crop Options and Supply Chain Feasibility study performed by Missouri Biomass Farmer Supply Chain Consortium and funded by the Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority (MASBDA) found that these qualities lead to minimal run-off into water systems, causing it to be well-equipped for growing on barren land. The grass is also extremely efficient in sequestering carbon from the air. Miscanthus giganteus has been used as a source of heat and electricity in Europe for more than 10 years. It has also been converted into biofuel products such as ethanol and, compared to other ethanol inputs, produces more overall mass.

Calling all alumni!

Hutchinson named to Edinboro University Dean’s List

It is open to all Ashtabula, Harbor and Lakeside alumni and even former directors. The Tredent thinks it is impor- page can be found on Facebook tant not to lose the historical at “AHS/HHS/LHS Alumni aspect of the Ashtabula and Band.”

Tredent would like to invite Harbor bands. “Many of our band parents and boosters are all former members, instrumajorettes, old Panther and Mariner mentalists, Band members. We want flagline and directors to join them to know they are forever this year’s event. Rehearsals a part of our band, its tradi- will be held at Lake High tion and legacy,” Tredent said. School Band Room on TuesTredent even has old Har- days throughout August on the bor and Ashtabula band uni- 9, 16, 23 and 30 from 7-8:30 forms in a historical display at p.m. No marching will be required. the high school.

If interested members Tredent states alumni have started a page on Facebook in need an instrument, one may which they share stories, old be provided. Usually the photos and alumni informa- band and alumni play two to three tunes and a medley of tion.

“It’s become quite popular. the AHS, HHS and LHS There are over 160 members Fight Songs. Come out and enjoy the show. already,” Tredent said.

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Jefferson First Congregational United Church of Christ is collecting used eye glasses

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On the last morning of VBS, the students watched a slide presentation given by the Campbells. The pictures showed people of Peru, Africa, Romania and many other countries lining the streets waiting for a turn to have an eye exam. The pictures showed the joy on the faces of so many people as they received their glasses and new vision.

The children will continue to collect used eye glasses at the church. There is also a collection site at the Jefferson Community Center.

For more information, contact the UCC office at 5764531.

Children attending Vacation Bible School at Jefferson First Congregational United Church of Christ were able to “See God’s Treasures.” Throughout the week, the children collected used eye glasses to be given to people in other countries. They talked about God’s love and how that love is shown to each one of us.

Dr. Bill and Marlo Campbell are members of the Congregational Church and are also members of Volunteer Optometric Service to Humanity (VOSH)/Ohio. VOSH is an organization that travels worldwide, giving eye exams and dispensing eye glasses.

Hamilton Road Quartet to perform Aug. 21 JEFFERSON - The Hamilton Road Quartet will be performing at the Jefferson United Methodist Church on Sunday, Aug. 21, at the 8:30 a.m. worship.

Come hear this wonderful southern gospel quartet!

Hamilton Road began in 2002 as a group of guys who would sing now and again at their church, located on Hamilton Road. Early on God touched them with a desire to minister. They found that by sharing their gift with churches, they would share their gifts of love and prayer with the quartet. Singing the Gospel is as much a blessing for them as it is too those they sing for.

They continue to work hard to perfect their music. They

are always seeking new songs that touch them spiritually and speak to them artistically, but they also have a deep passion for those who came before them in gospel music and adore traditional southern gospel songs as well. They still practice at the same church where they all met.

Hamilton Road may be where they started their journey, but it is certainly not where it will end.

“We’ve been honored to host the Hamilton Road Quartet at our church for several years, now, and it’s always a wonderful, Spirit-filled time,” shares Pastor Meredith Coleman, Senior Pastor. “We cordially invite the whole community to come hear them!!”

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Aug. 13 Jefferson: Multi-Market for Missions

Jefferson United Methodist Church is sending a group of Aug. 25 Saybrook Township: missionaries to Uganda in early 2012 to work with Active Blessings in helping abandoned children. This Multi-Market for Free community dinner Our free community dinner will be held on Thursday, Aug. Missions will help support the trip and is a crafters/vendors/ flea market to be held 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays, July 2, 25, from 5-6 p.m. in our Church Social Hall. Come enjoy a free Aug. 13 and Sept. 24. People can reserve a vendor space for a dinner, dessert and drink, served to you by members of Saybrook United Methodist Church, 7900 S. Depot Rd. Saybrook (across fee by contacting the church at 576-2971. from Saybrook Elementary School). All are welcome!

Aug. 14 Jefferson: Vespers Second Annual Cruise-In

Aug. 28 Dorset: Leon United Methodist Church Sesquicentennial Celebration

The Vespers Second Annual Cruise-In will be held from 5-8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14, at Jefferson First Baptist Church, located at 85 W. Jefferson St., Jefferson. Dash plaques to the first 50 entries. Bring your vehicle to show (any year or condition), or just come and enjoy. Refreshments, floats, sundaes, music, family games, fellowship and devotions. Bring a lawn chair and the Fellowship Hall will be open for shade. For more info, call 576-1631.

Leon United Methodist Church Sesquicentennial Celebration will be held Sunday, Aug. 28. Service at 10 a.m., lunch at noon, open House 1 - 4 p.m.

Memorabilia will be on display. Guest speaker at the morning service will be Rev. Dave Scavuzzo, D.S., musical guests: Debbie Vendely and Joe and Carrie Martin. Special music at the Open House by Sherry Cornell at 1 p.m. and the Cross Country Shoreliners at 2 p.m.

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The Race

(Hebrews 12:1)

I was not a big fan of running when I was younger.

As a matter of fact, I despised it! Running track in High School was not at the top of my list of sports to try out for. Running short or long distance was not appealing to me unless a football was part of it. But as I have grown older I’ve come to appreciate running. I was running about three miles a day, five days a week for about five months. All of this stopped when my back went out. My doctor told me that with my condition, I should not run anymore. It was too “high impact” for my back so I bought an elliptical machine and I exercise with it now.

When I was able to run I found that about 15-20 minutes into the run I was ready to quit. But I would push my way through mentally and after that I was able to finish the run. It was as if I had to break through a barrier or remove a weight that was holding me back but once I released it or broke through it seemed like smooth sailing to the finish line.

In the book of Hebrews Paul uses the imagery of running a race when it comes to our walk with Jesus.

Hebrews 12:1 reads, “Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us”! I have seen so many people accept Jesus as their personal savior and take off running. Most of the time, though, they are running by themselves!

This is not the way Christ set things up nor is this what Paul suggested in this passage. Paul states, “since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses,” implying that we are not alone but being encouraged/mentored by those who have been down this road before us. What happens to those who take off alone is they start to struggle. They become weighed down with “issues” or “sins” that seem to hard to let go of or release. They quit!

I found that when I was running I wanted to have the lightest close and shoes on! This was so I could be more at ease and accomplish what distance or time I set for myself. If we take this analogy that Paul gives us in this passage we can see three important things when it comes to running this “RACE” of life with Jesus!

1. We need Mentors! (a cloud of witnesses) This is not a new concept that has been discovered and now is making its way through the church as the latest fad. What we are seeing is a reintroduction into the church and being taught as one of the basis for a spiritually healthy church. My encouragement today is for us to be mentoring someone as well as being mentored by someone. In this race of life with Jesus we should not be running alone. Christ wants to use his people to reveal himself to others.

We can be Jesus to someone and someone can be Jesus to us through being a mentor.

2. Get rid of Hindrances/Sin! (Lay aside every weight, and sin) As a runner you want to be as light and arrowdynamic as possible so you can run without being hindered. The same is true with our race in life with Jesus! We should want to be as “hindrance free” as possible so we can, not just run the race but finish it.

Paul talks about these hindrances in Col. 3:8 But now you must put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and obscene talk from your mouth. Jesus says something along the same lines, Luke 21:34 But watch yourselves lest your hearts be weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and cares of this life. We want to be able to run this race with the best possibility of finishing and finishing well.

3. We must Persevere! (let us run with endurance) In this race of life with Jesus we find that not everything goes as planned and road blocks are in the way. Paul uses the Greek word (hypomony) that is defined as “patient endurance!” We must persevere through those moments when it gets difficult. Those moments when we feel like quitting let us remember it’s a race that does not require us to finish first, JUST FINISH! My prayer, today, is that if you have not entered this race of life with Jesus, start today! If you have stopped in the middle of the race and quit, start back up! If you are in the race of life with Jesus and it is getting hard, don’t quit! If you are in the race of life with Jesus, enjoy it! What a race it is!

Blessings Pastor Rod Kincaid - Lead Pastor Philippians 4:8 - Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.

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Henderson hosts reading finale party

BY CRAIG L. HOFIUS Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON - Several Jefferson-area residents arrived at Henderson Memorial Public Library last Thursday for the Summer Reading Program finale party for fun, fellowship and see if they won.

Betsy Paul, Henderson Memorial Public Library children’s librarian, announced the girl, boy and family winners of the Summer Reading Program that evening, which was followed by refreshments.

The girl and boy winners of the Summer Reading Program are brother and sister. The girl winner is Snigdha Cingiredd and the boy, Suhas Cingiredd.

Taking family honors in the program is the Taggart/Furman family.

The girl and boy winner each received a children’s atlas, fiction book, four-inch beach ball, water bottle, bubbles, puzzle, bookmarks, pencil and eraser.

The family winner received an adult Oxford Atlas, four bubbles, four beach balls, adult fiction book, four kids’ bookmarks, a reading pin, flag pin, photo album, blanket, refrigerator magnet, pens and more bookmarks.

Paul drew names for door prizes at the end of the evening. Winners got their choice of items displayed on a table in the community room of the library.

Tw o m o n t h s a g o o n Thursday, June 9, area residents stopped by the library from 2 to 8 p.m. and registered for the Summer Reading Program, the theme of which was “One World, Many Stories.”

Children and their parents could attend programs each week that showed how people from other countries lived, worked and played. One program per week was presented at the library.

Some weeks featured two programs.

Children who signed up for the Summer Reading Program learned about Africa, Mexican culture,

Japan, United States of America, Scotland, Australia and China.

The Summer Reading Program rules were simple and easy to follow.

Children and their families could read any book, magazine, graphic novels or books on CD or tape.

Participants were directed to number the things read and write down the title and author of each item and record them on a reading record sheet. Individuals could also include any books that were read to them by an adult, caregiver or an older brother or sister.

In order to receive credit for everything read, a parent or guardian had to sign the reading record sheet.

The deadline to submit the reading records to the library was July 28.

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Betsy Paul (left), Henderson Memorial Public Library’s children’s librarian, stands next to the girl winner of the Summer Reading Program, Snigdha Cingiredd, during the finale party last Thursday at the library.

The Taggart/Furman family pictured here is the Henderson Memorial Public Library Summer Reading Program family winner.

In the front row are Josh Furman, Danielle Furman and Brandon Furman and in the back row is Andrew Myers (right). Betsy Paul, the library’s children’s librarian, is standing next to Myers.

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14A • GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2011

2011 Calendar of Events for the Ashtabula County Antique Engine Club Club Website: www.ashtabulaantiqueengineclub.com

Grounds located at 4026 St. Rt. 322, Wayne, OH (3.5 miles east of Rt. 11, between Rts. 193 & 7)

ANNUAL

22ND ANNUAL ★ WAYNE, OHIO

FAIR

Located at Ashtabula County Antique Engine Club on St. Rt. 322

AUGUST 19TH & 20TH

Sept. 3 & 4

Ray Hoover Bluegrass Memorial Award Presented Saturday Night

SHOW TIMES

Friday 6PM ‘til Midnight Saturday Noon ‘til Midnight

Gates open Thurs. 1PM Gates close Sun. Noon

FRI. $10/person ★ SAT. $15/person ★ Weekend: $25/person ★ 12 & under free

FEATURING:

Emcee: Jim Stiffler

Red Dust Mountain Boys Prater Brothers Bluegrass Mountaineers Matheson Family Pride Copus Hill Junior Blankenship Band

No alcohol in stage area.

No pets in stage area or under pavilion. Pets on leash.

A.C.A.E.C. Food Pavilion Free Camping (no hookups) Don’t forget lawn chairs!

Show goes on rain or shine!

Not responsible for lost or stolen articles. No refunds.

Junior Blankenship

Sponsored by the Andover United Methodist Church Hours: 10am to 4pm $3.00 donation for show Vendors offer a wide variety of hand-crafted items For more info, call Margaret Harvey at 440-293-6997

For More Info, Call: Jim Peska (330) 442-3377 or Jim Peska, Sr. (330) 876-6645

36th Annual AACA Lakelands Region

Antique Auto & Truck Show with Swap Meet, Car Corral & Flea Market

Sunday, September 11, 2011 Ashtabula County Antique Engine Grounds, Williamsfield, OH Admission to Engine Grounds $2.00 Children under 12 free Registration Show Vehicles $6.00

A donation will be made to the

NO sale signs on show field. 1/2 price reg. for production vehicles produced prior to 1935.

TROPHIES: BEST OF SHOW AND ENGINE CLUB CHOICE Class A Class B Class C Class D Class E Class F Class G Class H Class I Class J Class K Class L Class M

1939 & earlier 1940 to 1954 1955 to 1964 1965 to 1986 1987 to present Modified cars 1954 & earlier Modified cars 1955 to 1975 Modified cars 1976 to 1990 Modified cars 1991 to present Modified trucks Commercial vehicles Imports Motorcycles

All judging is done by the entrants.

Awards are at 4pm. Must be present to win.

1-Day Show and 2-Day Flea Market

Plaques to the first 100 vehicles 50/50 drawing & door prizes Flea market space size: 20’x30’ (flea market or car corral $10) Gates will be open Saturday evening 5-6pm for flea market setup.

Gates will open 9am Sunday morning for the entrants & public. The Engine Club will provide food & displays.

Hours: 10am to 4pm $2.00 donation for show (Saturday only)

For more info, contact John Hulburt 440-293-5232 or bentley1956@yahoo.com

Show • Displays Food • Crafts Flea Market

No alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs on the grounds.

Not responsible for accidents or damages.

ANDOVER SPARKLE MARKET

Andover

97 Public Square, P.O. Box 297, Andover, Ohio 44003 OPEN 7 DAYS WEEKLY • 8 AM - 9 PM DAILY; SUN 8 AM - 6 PM

TIRE SALES & AUTO REPAIR

IN-STORE BAKERY & DELI Try Our Famous Fresh Store-Made Italian Sausage

FRESH MEATS

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REGISTRATION 9AM - 1PM DJ NOON - 4PM

COLD BEER & WINE

We Specialize in Quality Tires for: Passenger Cars • Light Trucks • ATVs • Lawn Mowers • Golf Carts • Utility, Boat Trailers

Quality Service at Competitive Prices!

Now Sold Sold Sundays Sundays & & Holidays Holidays Now at State State Minimum Minimum Prices Prices at

Ice • Pop • Snacks • Charcoal • Ohio Milk Prices Fresh Produce Daily • Cigarettes • Hot Foods To Go

Cortland Tractor Sales Co. New Holland • Woods • Landpride • Kinze • Stihl Great Plains • Meyer • Knight • Honda HOURS: M-F 8-5 / SAT 8-12

6192 Warren Rd., Cortland, Ohio 44410

PH: (330) 924-2555 • F: (330) 924-2152

Our Team of Body Specialists Can Have Your Vehicle Looking NEW Again!

Gene Nipple, Jr., Owner, 40 Years Insurance Work Welcome! • Remember, It’s Your Choice Which Shop Performs Your Insurance Repairs.

256 W. Main St. • PO Box 453 • Andover, OH 44003 “Quality Body Phone: 440-293-6934 • Fax: 440-293-4628 Work Since 1970”

Tires • Batteries • Brakes • Oil Changes • Front-End Alignments • Shock & Struts

Call

(440) 689-0003

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Propane Fill Station Screen Repair Chain Saw Sharpening Rental Program Banjo Valve & Fitting Distributor • Full Paint Department

(330)

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ADS Drainage Pipe Outdoor Supplies Ammunition “NEW” Lucas Oil Products Fishing Tackle & Supplies

876-1088

We Handle a Complete Line of John Deere Farm & Lawn Equipment

6401 St. Rt. 87, Kinsman, OH 44428 kinsman@copefarm.com

Office: 330-876-3191 Fax: 330-876-8257

McDonald's® of Andover Opens at 5am - Closes at 11pm

Accepting credit cards

440-293-5551 6669 State Route 85 Andover, Ohio 44003

ANDOVER DAIRY QUEEN 295 East Main St., Andover, OH • 440-293-7183

J & S Heating & Cooling 563-3985

Prompt, professional service since 1976 OH Lic. #12168

The Great Outdoors Store, LLC

I'm Lovin' It 350 E. Main St., Andover, OH 44003 • (440) 293-6233

Saturday & Sunday 8:00am-Noon

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Breakfast Buffet $899

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Monday - Friday 9am-7pm Saturday 9am-5pm

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2011

GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • 15A

Ashtabula County Fair royalty court get picked at fair opener

By DORIS COOK Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON - Almost a full grandstand of fairgoers watched patiently as the Youth Parade of 50 entries including floats, wagons, horse riders and lots of 4-H club participants came by Tuesday night into the race track. As the parade came through so did all the 52 teen candidates vying for the honors of being selected as this year ’s Jr. Fair king and queen, fair prince and princess.

Each of the candidates were announced and led to chairs in front of the stands by last year’s royal couple, Kng Logan Nye and Queen Ashley Meaney. The received flowers and special fair T-shirt.

Picked as the 2011 Jr. Fair queen was Courtney Fox, a June graduate of Conneaut High School. The Jr. Fair king is Cody Fetters,

17, of Jefferson . The newly crowed Jr. Fair princess is Alesia Lambert, 13, of Jefferson and Jr. Fair prince is Josh Butler. Both are members of the Denmark Pioneerss 4-H Club.

Josh’s older brother Justin Butler, the 2010 fair prince gave his brother a gentle hug as he handed out the trophy to him. Josh has several animal projects at this year’s fair, he said.

As Courtney’s name was called out she momentarily gasped. Asked later if she was surprised winning the queen title, the pretty brunette replied, “Yes I was surprised. There were so many PHOTO BY DORIS COOK girls going out for the crown.

Smiling for all the crowd are winners of the Ashtabula County Jr. Fair king and queen, I was nervous too.”

Her parents are Mary Jr. Fair prince and princess competition held Tuesday night. The group includes first Jane Cole and Mike Fox of runner-up for the Jr. Fair queen is Julie Miller of Roaming Shores, Queen Courtney Fox Conneaut. Courtney said of Conneaut, King Cody Fetters of Jefferson, Jr. Fair Princess Alesia Lambert of Jefferson she raised a dairy heifer and and Jr. Fair Prince Josh Butler of Denmark Township. a steer along with rides her Findlay to major in pre-vet- High School and son of Brad the Kids & Cows 4-H Club and Jodie Fetters of and on the Jr. Fair Board. standard bred saddle horse, erinary medicine.

Cody attends Jefferson Jefferson. He is a member of Grand Valley High School Fino in the fair shows. She plans to attend University of

June graduate Julie Miller of Roaming Shores Village was selected as first runnerup to the Jr. Fair queen.

Julie is the daughter of Steve and Vicki Miller. She is a member of the Rhythm Riders 4-H Club and will attend Ohio University this fall.

One queen candidate Harley Buckley arrived at the stands riding with a friend on his Harley motorcycle. One other candidate had rode up in a horse drawn cart driven by her dad.

The Belgian horse pulling the cart got startled by fair noises, then calmed down as it neared the stands.

All the queen candidates wore formal attire. Some wore high heels and a few had on riding boots under their skirts. Seanna Butler, co-chairperson for the past 15 years of the Youth Parade and royal court contest, said afterwards the five teens were going to be busy over fair week.

“They hand out prizes, trophies and help out in many of the fair contests.

Tonight (Tuesday) their first job is helping at the 4-H Style Review Show at the Expo Center.”

LEFT: Pierpont 4-Hers enjoy the ride on their decorated float in the Junior Fair Youth Parade on Tuesday night.

Elephant Encounter owners and trainers, Bill and Cindy Morris of Gibsonton, Fla. take a bow with their two elephants, Cora and Shannon as the wind up one of the Tuesday night shows at Ashtabula County Fair in Jefferson.

The couple will do shows daily all during fair week.

BELOW: Jefferson Area High School Marching Band was part of the Youth Parade.

Jefferson Community Center, Wright family sponsor 10 swimming lesson scholarships JEFFERSON - The Jefferson Community Recreation Center and the Ashtabula YMCA are partnering with the Thomas D. Wright II Learn to Swim Scholarship Fund to help 10 deserving children take beginning swimming lessons.

Has your child been wanting to take swimming lessons?

If you meet the income guidelines, are a student at Jefferson Area Schools and will be taking swimming lessons for the first time, you should apply.

Application forms are available at the Jefferson Community Recreation Center. Ten swim scholarships will be awarded.

This is a six-week class that will meet once weekly. The Jefferson Community Center will have a schedule of classes offered at the Y. You will be able to register through the Jefferson Community Center. For more information, call the center at 576-9052.

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16A • GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2011

Isn’t It Time For You to Meet Your

Jefferson Merchants Painesville Dental Group meets all dental needs

Shop Smart Come to Classy Consignments for Your Back-to-School Needs!

We Have Something For Everyone!

Classy Consignments, Inc. 26 N. Chestnut St. Jefferson, OH

440-576-5281

Anita Krulic — Owner

FAIR WEEK SPECIAL At Jefferson Subway Only

Buy 2 Footlongs & 2 21oz. Drinks and Receive a

FREE KID’S MEAL 440-576-3004 135 N. Chestnut, Jefferson

Your Full-Service Station

Larry Bagley Owner

✔ Complete Auto Repair ✔ Tune-Ups ✔ Brakes ✔ Shocks ✔ Exhaust Repair or Replacement ✔ Cooper Tires and Deka Batteries ✔ Transmission Service

BP of Jefferson, Inc. 4 S. Chestnut St. • Jefferson, OH

576-1931

Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Sat. 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. • Sun. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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Sales tax charged where applicable. Delivery charge where applicable.

Deep Dish extra. Limited time offer.

16 E. Jefferson St., Jefferson, OH

576-3030 ©2011 Domino’s IP Holder LLC. Not valid with any other offer. Valid with coupon only at participating stores. Cash value 1/20¢.

Prices may vary. Tax may apply. Minimum purchase required. Delivery charge may apply. Limited delivery areas.

& PHARMACY 344 S. Chestnut Street, Jefferson Open 7am-10pm • 7 Days A Week

Store 576-9122 Pharmacy 576-6258 Video 576-7557

WELCOMING NEW PATIENTS Dental Group of Jefferson

Dr. Christopher Phillips • Dr. Casey Hammond 78 North Chestnut Street, Jefferson, Ohio

(440) 576-7040

Other Locations To Serve You Painesville Dental Group

128 Mentor Avenue, Painesville, OH (440) 354-2183

Chardon Smile Center

301 Center Street, Chardon, OH (440) 286-2474

ACCEPTING MOST INSURANCES Contracted With Aetna PPO, Cigna PPO, Delta Dental Premier, And Guardian

JEFFERSON - Dentistry these days means more than having teeth cleaned, cavities filled, and teeth extracted.

Cosmetic dentistry is growing by leaps and bounds.

All dental needs may be met by the Painesville Dental Group, whose slogan is, “gentle and confident touch.”

The Painesville Dental Group prides itself on cutting edge practices, technology, and - most important - friendly, hometown, one-on-one care.

The 40-year-old practice has a staff of 26, including six dentists, with locations in Lake, Geauga and Ashtabula counties.

In Jefferson, Painesville Dental Group is located at 78 N. Chestnut Street (Route 46 N).

The Jefferson staff includes Christopher R.E. Phillips, DDS from Case Western Reserve University; and Casey Hammond, DDS from The Ohio State University.

Both are affiliated with the Northeast Ohio Dental Society, Ohio Dental Association and the American Dental Association.

Painesville Dental serves the entire family.

Services include crowns, or caps that are put on teeth that have lost part of their structure; teeth whitening, including the use of veneers and laminates to restore natural tooth color after a lifetime of drinking coffee, tea, colas, spicy foods, etc.; dental implants, the newest alternative to replacing missing teeth; and root canal treatment and re-treatment, when an initial root canal fails.

Root canal is treatment of the third, and deepest, layer of a tooth, underneath the enamel and dentin layers.

In terms of teeth whitening, a newer, popular treatment involves the use of veneers or laminates, a thin shell of porcelain or resin bonded to the surface of the teeth to change their shape, shade and position.

This improves the cosmetics of your teeth and smile, and/or replaces and restores the lost tooth structure where indicated.

Painesville Dental also works on inlays and onlays, which are labmade restorations placed on teeth when a cavity or lost tooth structure is too large to be restored by a simple filling.

The process of making an inlay is similar to that of a crown.

Another area of expertise is problems caused by “TMJ,” or temporomandibular joint. This joint, which connects the lower and upper jaw of the skull, is one of the most complicated in the body, and when out of alignment, can cause painful problems.

The Painesville Dental Group also applies teeth sealants. Sealants are thin layers of resin that are applied to the pits, fissures and grooves of molars to prevent decay on these surfaces.

Sealants are considered important because the majority of tooth decay begins on the grooves and pits of chewing surfaces on the back teeth, especially the first few years after teeth erupt.

Sealing the surfaces with composite resins helps prevent these kinds of decay. Sealants will not necessarily prevent all tooth decay, however, because decay may also happen on surfaces between the teeth.

The importance of regular brushing and flossing cannot be overlooked.

Painesville Dental Group believes that educating patients is as important as treating them.

Answers to questions about treatment and other dental concerns are available on Painesville Dental Group’s web site, www.painesvilledental group.com.

“One thing that has separated us from the others is our emphasis on educating our patients about their treatment options and oral health issues,” the web site states.

Painesville Dental Group’s Jefferson office hours are 8:40 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. most Saturdays. New patients are being accepted. Call for an appointment at (440) 576-7040.

BARRY'S AUTO REPAIR

General Auto Repair • Light Truck Repair Licensed Dealer

369 Footville-Richmond Rd., Jefferson

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1496 St. Rt. 46 North • Jefferson, Ohio 44047

Ice Cream

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440-576-2255 32 Flavors of Hershey’s Ice Cream

1, 2 & 3 Scoop Cones ★ Double-Scoop Shakes We offer 12 fresh sub sandwiches on a hand-stretched Italian or whole wheat roll, along with 3 combos, including:

Our Sub & Shake: Jr. Sub and Any Double-Scoop Milk Shake

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FREE DELIVERY TO LOCAL JEFFERSON BUSINESSES DURING LUNCH 11AM-1PM MONDAY-FRIDAY

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