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75¢ Authorities still hunting down Write-in candidates added to November ballot New Lyme murder suspect Vol. No. 135, No. 36
BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON - More candidates have been added to various races that will occur during the election on Tuesday, Nov. 8. During a meeting last week, the Ashtabula County Board of Elections approved adding three names to the election for four council-atlarge seats in the City of Geneva. Write-in candidates Howard Anderson, Mike Shupska and Michael Keenan will join Jeffrey Piotrowski (Republican), who already was scheduled to be on the ballot. The Board of Elections had to disqualify a fourth potential writein candidate in Cara Loomis, who did not meet the filing deadline on
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Aug. 29. Other changes to the ballot include the removal of Virgil Martin in the race for Morgan Township trustees. Martin has been a trustee in the township for more than two decades, but he has asked to have his name withdrawn from the ballot. Remaining candidates in the race in Morgan Township include Bob Clark, Donald Dietrich, Joseph Dyrcz and Marie Lesko Silbaugh for one seat. Running for two unexpired term seats are Brett Bellas, Michael Jones, Dennis Babic, Bradley Nicholson and Rodney Truckey. Stefanie Wessell, senior editor for Gazette Newspapers, may be reached at swessell@gazette news.com.
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lowing a June 22 domestic violence complaint filed by the wife. The second hearing on the DV JEFFERSON - Ashtabula complaint was scheduled for the County Sheriff ’s Office detectives day after the Aug. 30 shooting, acand other state law enforcement cording to court records. authorities, including the U.S. “It was an ongoing domestic vioMarshal’s office in Youngstown, lence and martial situation that are still hunting down tips to find ended up with murder,” Johnson 55-year-old Thomas J. Propst, said last week. formerly of New Lyme Township, The suspect Propst broke into for the Aug. 30 fatal shooting of the family home at 1414 his wife, Paulette Propst. Sheriff Dodgeville Road shortly before 10 William Johnson on Tuesday this a.m. The couple’s 18-year-old week said he’s asking help from daughter was in the bathroom and the public, friends or relatives of heard shots. Propst to contact the ACSO if She escaped out a bathroom Thomas J. Propst they spot the suspect, who has window fearing for her life, the died instantly. been on the run since Aug. 30. sheriff said, then went to a neighThe couple were in a pending bor to call 9-1-1 for help. She rePaulette Propst was shot multiple times with a .45 caliber gun divorce filed by Paulette Propst in lated that her father was in the in the head, neck and trunk by her the Ashtabula County courts since house and shot the mother. estranged husband, police said. June this year. Thomas Propst was “Deputies arrived within 10 Ashtabula County coroner’s inves- recently served with a temporary See MANHUNT page 6A tigator Joe Bemme said the victim protection order by the court fol-
Second traffic-camera Presrite celebrates ground-breaking rally held on Saturday for 80,000-square-foot addition
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Presite Corporation hosted a ground-breaking ceremony Wednesday, Aug. 31, to commemorate the 80,000-square-feet addition at its facility on 322 S. Cucumber Rd. in Jefferson. Pictured, from left, are Hattie Grubke-Barnard of Growth Partnership for Ashtabula County; Ashtabula County Commissioner Joseph Moroski; Jefferson Village Administrator Terry Finger; Jerry Westfall, facilities maintenance manager for Presrite; Roy Stainfield, general manager of Presrite’s Jefferson division; Commissioners Peggy Carlo and Daniel Claypool; and Jefferson Mayor Judy Maloney. BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers
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Michael Gribes holds a sign up on Bridge Street encouraging the ban of traffic cameras in Ashtabula. BY SADIE PORTMAN Gazette Newspapers ASHTABULA - The Anti-traffic Camera Committee set up a rally on Bridge Street in the Ashtabula Harbor this past Saturday evening, carrying signs and collecting signatures for a special election during which they hope the city’s citizens can vote on whether or not to disband the traffic cameras. “My wife was collecting signatures this morning and she got 27 signatures,” Micheal Gribes said. The committee came in front of the city council Monday night. During the meeting, council could have voted to put the issue on November’s ballot. Council opted not to after seeing they were 78 signatures short of the required 384. The committee originally thought they had 541 signatures, but the Ashtabula County Board of Elections found invalid signatures, leaving them with 306. The council voted against the initiative. City Council Vice President Betty Kist was the lone vote in support of placing the initiative on the ballot. Ward 5 Councilor James Trisket was absent from the meeting. “The City of Ashtabula’s city council took our right to vote away Monday night,” John Ginnard said. “It is fiscally irre-
sponsible, costing the city another $25,000 to $30,000, for us to put on a special election.” The committee is being more careful when gathering signatures this time, making sure all signatures collected are valid. “We are double checking all signatures with the Board of Elections,” Ginnard said. Saturday’s rally was the second one held since council’s decision, with the fist being held on Ashtabula’s Main Avenue in front of Ginnard’s establishment, E-comm Cafe. More rallies are in place throughout the whole month of September. All of these rallies are leading up to a protest on Oct. 3 at 5 p.m. before the city council meeting, which is when the committee will present its petition, Ginnard said. Ginnard said the protest will be hard to ignore. “It will be the biggest media event this city has seen,” Ginnard said. So far, with less than a week of gathering signatures, the committee is well on its way. “We have collected well over half the signatures needed,” Ginnard said. “Our goal is to get 777 before Oct. 3.” Ginanrd said it is nice to know they at least have one council member on their side. “Betty Kist is the only council member who has given us her support, and she will continue to give her support,” Ginnard said.
JEFFERSON - Local dignitaries and officials toured the Presrite Corp.’s Jefferson Division on Wednesday, Aug. 31, to
celebrate the ceremonial groundbreaking of an 80,000square-feet addition at its facility on 322 S. Cucumber Rd. in Jefferson. The actual groundbreaking had occurred about a month ear-
lier, according to Jerry Westfall, the division’s facilities maintenance manager. Work already is coming along on the concrete pad for the addition.
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GHS student Katie Peck selected to attend summer science programs BY JAN PERALA Geneva Area City Schools
GENEVA - Geneva Area City Schools’ students have become adept at writing the formula for success in science-related competitions, a conclusion well documented by their performances at State Science Day that have resulted in eight Harold C. Shaw Outstanding School Awards, more than all but one other Ohio district has earned, and at least a dozen Ohio Governor’s Awards for Excellence in Science Education. A burgeoning number of Geneva students have earned individual awards, internships and substantial college scholarships. Katie Peck is only just beginning her sophomore year at GHS, but already she has parlayed her scientific research into a perfect score from judges at State Science Day, publication of her research abstract in The Ohio Journal of Science, an invitation to present her research at an Ohio Academy of Science Poster Session, a $15,000 per year renewable science scholarship worth $60,000 to Ohio Wesleyan University and just this past summer into two selective science internship opportunities. This summer, Peck attended Hiram College’s Genomics Academy, a four-day residential program for rising high school seniors with strong science backgrounds who have a demonstrated interest in careers in See RALLY page 7A science. Peck was the only under-
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Scientifically Speaking. Geneva High School sophomore Katie Peck parlayed her award-winning scientific research focusing on the ecology of soil mixtures and their effect on plant growth into attendance at two selective science internships this summer. Peck was the only underclassmen in a group of high school seniors invited to study Genomics at Hiram College and also studied animal management at The Wilds Wildlife Conservation Center. classman invited to participate in the program and was admitted based on her strong performances at State Science Day. Genomics Academy focuses on the study of microbiology, molecular biology and genomic con-
cepts under the guidance of Dr. Brad Goodner, Professor of Biology and Edward J. Smerek Endowed Chair of Mathematics, the Sciences, and
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WEDNESDAY, September 7, 2011
Geneva family receives headstone 55 years after their untimely deaths BY SADIE PORTMAN Gazette Newspapers GENEVA – On July 23, 1956, the Geneva community was stricken with grief as the Tuttle family’s plane crashed in Somerset, Pennsylvania. The four family members on board were found dead by a local farmer who had witnessed the crash. The Cessna 170 private airplane hit a storm on the family’s trip back from Florida when it crashed into a heavily wooded around 3:30 p.m. An explosion followed. It appears no one had time to or was able to leave the plane. The father, Charles Tuttle, age 39, was flying the plane and had told his friend, Roy Buberg, he was going to try and fly the plane on top of the overcast. “[Charles] had said he [had] done that many times before and had made out alright,” Buberg said in an interview with the Geneva Free Press after the incident. The other casualties involved, besides Charles, included his wife, Francis, 41, and their two children, Patricia, 16, and Charles Jr., 8. The Tuttle family was laid to rest with the little money they had set aside. Unfortunately, it was not enough to buy a gravestone. For 55 years, the Tuttle family lay buried in Geneva’s Evergreen Cemetery without a stone to mark their final resting spots. “They didn’t have any money to buy the stone and the parents were young,” Edna Turner said. Turner was Patricia’s classmate and has never forgotten her friend after all these years. “I just barely remember her brother because he was quite a bit younger than Pat, but I was working at Reese’s
with their plots already having been paid for. “I see on the cemetery’s records that they’re buried on their grandparents’ lots,” Turner said. “Supposedly the kids were buried together.” Turner is shocked the family could be gone for so long and not have a decent marker for their graves. The subject of the Tuttle family’s deaths is still very sensitive for Turner, and she finds herself upset with those who are not willing to understand the circumstances of the family’s death. “I had two people say to me, and it rubbed me the wrong way, that they had money for a plane and they didn’t have money for a funeral,” Turner said. “I told them, their whole family was wiped out. You don’t plan on getting killed at 39 years old.” With the help of donations given by the Geneva High School Class of 1956 and Belding Monuments, along with other private funding, the Tuttles finally have marked graves. “I think we raised $560, and Belding gave the rest, which was about half more,” Turner said. Turner was very grateful for the job Belding MonuPHOTO BY SADIE PORTMAN ments did on the stone and said she was brought to tears After 55 years, the Tuttle family’s graves have been when she heard the Tuttles had finally received marked marked. The Class of 1956, along with Belding graves. Monuments, donated money and time to have the “I couldn’t go over there by myself after they called me stone placed. the other day,” Turner said. “So I had my girlfriend from Drug Store the day that it happened,” Turner said. church and her husband go with me.” Turner was adamant about getting Patricia and her Turner said although the stone may not be big or elabofamily the headstone they deserved. rate, it is just enough to show the community has not forAccording to Turner, there was enough money to give gotten. the family a proper burial but not enough to buy a stone. “They did a beautiful job with all the names. It’s a small It appears the funeral expenses were placed at a minimal one, but that’s all we wanted,” Turner said.
Alex Lillie is inaugural Dale and Dianne Arkenburg Memorial Scholarship recipient BY JAN PERALA Geneva Area City Schools GENEVA - 2011 Geneva High School graduate Alex Lillie is the recipient of the inaugural Dale and Dianne Arkenburg Memorial Scholarship. Dale and Dianne Arkenburg were Geneva High School graduates whose love for their alma mater and Eagles sports teams never diminished. Dianne was a cheerleader graduating in 1954 and Dale graduated in 1951 having earned fifteen varsity letters, starring for the Eagles in baseball, basketball, football and track. He is one of two athletes inducted into both the Ashtabula County Football Hall of Fame and the Basketball Hall of Fame. Arkenburg helped the Eagles to a berth at the state basketball tournament his senior year and the football team to two straight league championships earning All Ohio honors. Arkenburg was also a track star hurdling, sprinting and pole vaulting his way to victory and was a standout on the mound, earning a tryout with the Cleveland Indians. Until their deaths in 2005 and 2006 Dale and Dianne remained loyal to youth
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Dale S. Arkenburg (left) presents Alex Lillie with the first annual Dale and Dianne Arkenburg Memorial Scholarship, honoring the memory of his parents, both Geneva High School graduates. sports, following and supporting Geneva players of all ages on the playing fields, the courts and the baseball diamonds and their love for the Eagles was the impetus for the memorial scholarship established in their names by their son Dale S. and daughter Pam Lynch and
their families. “My parents would be so proud to have Alex Lillie as the first recipient of the scholarship that honors their memory,” said Dale Arkenburg. “Our criteria specified that applicants must be a multisport athlete, have good grades, com-
munity involvement and potential for future success, and we had so many great candidates for this award that means so much to us to give. “I wish the community could read through the applications to see how outstanding these kids really are. They would really gain an appreciation for Geneva students and the teachers who guide them. But Alex’s character came through in his essay and really made him stand out among all these great kids.” Lillie graduated at the top of the GHS Class of 2011 and was a standout soccer and tennis player for the Eagles. His art work earned blue ribbons for First Place at the GHS Art Show for two consecutive years where his ingenious and whimsical wire sculptures drew attention and accolades. Lillie was a four-time honoree at the Rotary Breakfast of Champions and a member of the National Honor Society. Now a freshman at Edinboro University where he is pursuing a degree in Computer Science with a focus on Game and Virtual World Development, he is the son of Kevin and Gayle Lillie of Geneva.
Obituaries Matthew John Dietrich March 29, 1959 - September 2, 2011 Jefferson – Matthew John Dietrich, 52 of Jefferson, went to be with the Lord on Friday, Sept. 2, 2011. He was born on March 29, 1959 in Ashtabula, the son of Donald and D e l o r e s ( B l a z i c k ) Dietrich. Matt was a graduate of Jefferson High School and the Ashtabula County Vocational School. Survivors include his sons Aaron and Cody Dietrich and daughter Elizabeth Dietrich. His father; three sisters, Darlene (Kevin) Christian, Joan (Frank) Lucas, Denise Carlson; two brothers Donald (Sharon) Dietrich, Larry (Beckie) Dietrich; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother in 2006 and Brother-in-Law James Carlson in 2007. Matt enjoyed hunting and fishing. He worked on
the family farm for many years and could build or fix anything with his mechanical ability. A Chapel Service officiated by Elder Douglas Camp will be held on W e d n e s d a y, Sept. 7 at the Rock Creek Union Cemetery, Stiles Ave., Rock Creek, OH at 12 (noon). Visitation will be held at the chapel prior to services from 10 a.m. - noon. The family request that in lieu of flowers contributions be made to a memorial fund for his children in care of Donald Dietrich Sr. which can be mailed to 2451 Footville Richmond Rd.,West, Jefferson, OH 44047 or donation envelopes will be available at the chapel. Arrangements are being handled by the PaineGuerrero Funeral Home, 3119 W. Water St., Rock Creek, OH 44076.
Volunteers needed for Point of Distribution exercise to be held by Health District The Ashtabula County Health District and the Board of DD are going to conduct an exercise on Sept. 8, 2011, from 3:30 p.m. to approximately 5:30 p.m. for the Closed Point of Distribution (PODS) Plan. They are in need of volunteers to play the part of individuals requiring mass distribution of prophylaxes in the event of a pandemic breakout. No training or other experience is required other then ability to consume Skittles or similar product simulating medication. If you can meet this stringent requirement and would like to assist, please contact Dr. Debbie Franley, Ashtabula County Health Department, (440) 576-3023 x 125. Please do not contact the EMA. Thank you in advance for your anticipated assistance.
Sept. 17 Ashtabula: FAHA meeting Members and friends of the Finnish American Heritage Association are invited to a tour of the Hubbard House Underground Railroad Museum on Walnut Blvd., Saturday, Sept. 17, at 3 p.m. Following the guided tour, the group will go to Hil-Mak’s Seafood Restaurant for dinner at 5 p.m. Reservations are required for the restaurant. Please contact Betty Hietikko, 964-9077 or Elsa Shepard, 998-2061 by Sept. 10. Visit our website www.faha-ashtabula.org for more info.
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Jefferson Senior Center receives $600 donation BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON - The staff and visitors at the Jefferson Senior Center received good news on Friday, Sept. 2, when they received a visit from Valerie’s Hair Design employees. During that visit, Valerie’s Hair Design owner Valerie Fisher and employee Charlene Cole presented the senior center with a $600 check. Fisher, Cole and Valerie’s Hair Design intern Robby Bates had raised $300 of the funds a week earlier, as they cut hair for 31 people at the salon, located across the street from the senior center at 14 E. Jefferson St., in about eight hours. The three stylists volunteered their time to cut hair for donations, with the intention of donating any funds collected to the senior center. Fisher said she chose to raise funds for the Jefferson Senior Center because of the time she’s spent getting to know the seniors there. The senior center has faced some budget cuts in the past, so Fisher wants to do her part to help keep programs active at the center. She’s organized a similar event before, but this time they were especially pleased with the turnout, with students coming in for their back-to-school haircuts.
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Valerie’s Hair Design owner Valerie Fisher, far right, and employee Charlene Cole presented a $600 check to the Jefferson Senior Center on Friday, Sept. 2. Fisher, Cole and intern Robby Bates (not pictured) raised $300 by cutting hair for donations in late August. All-Pro Transportation of Ashtabula matched the donations. “It was awesome,” Fisher said. “The donations were generous.” All-Pro Transportation in Ashtabula, where Fisher’s husband, Richard, works, matched the $300 donation from Valerie’s Hair Design, donating $300 as well. Jefferson Community
Center Recreation Director Allison Brown and Senior Coordinator Christina Blair were both very thankful for the donation. “This will go toward next year’s budget,” Blair said. Like other organizations, the Jefferson Senior Center has experienced deep budget cuts this past
year. Brown said the senior center was cut $20,000, as it lost funding through a couple of different sources. Specifically, the senior center lost funding for its transportation program this past year, Blair said. Although seniors can still get a ride on the senior center bus every weekday if
they’re coming to the center, no longer can they use the bus daily for errands such as visits to the doctor or grocery store. Instead, the bus is only used for that purpose one day a week. Blair said the $600 donation will allow the senior center to continue offering certain programs next year
and help offset transportation costs. “We’re incredibly grateful to Valerie’s Hair Design (and All-Pro Transportation),” Blair said. Stefanie Wessell, senior editor for Gazette Newspapers, may be reached at swessell@gazettenews.com.
Tree-removal program in Jefferson will return in winter BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers
ger said. When it comes to the time frame of the project, JEFFERSON - The Vil- Finger said the village has lage of Jefferson will un- either two choices: trim in dertake its tree-removal the summer, when the program in the winter this ground is hard, or in the year. winter, when the ground is “Every year, we trim frozen. He said the ground and/or remove trees that can be too wet in the other have the potential of fall- seasons, or too soft with ing or dropping dead the result of the yard belimbs,” Village of Jefferson ing torn up. Administrator Terry Fin“This year, it was deger said. cided to delay it until the As for how the trees are ground was frozen,” Finger chosen, for some of the said. choices, a number of people This means that the have requested that trees tree-removal program will on their property be either either take place at the end removed or trimmed, Fin- of this year or early next
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year, Finger said. In other projects in the village, Finger said crews have repainted all the crosswalks and parking stripes. “We’re continuing with our sidewalk improvements,” Finger added. Under the sidewalk-replacement program in Jefferson, the village picks up the costs of the labor and installation of repairing deteriorated sidewalks in the village, while the property owner just pays for costs of the concrete, Finger said. Last week, crews were replacing sidewalks on West Jefferson Street. Stefanie Wessell, senior editor for Gazette Newspapers, may be reached at swessell@gazettenews.com. PHOTO BY STEFANIE WESSELL
The Village of Jefferson’s sidewalk-replacement program was ongoing on West Jefferson Street last week.
Winners at Cornfest announced BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON - A number of contests were held at Cornfest, hosted by the Jefferson Historical Society on Saturday, Aug. 27. Winners of the various contests included: —What’s Inside contest Adult division winner: Emily Glink, with a personal fan as the prize. Youth division winner: Katrina Weber, with a wall hanging as the prize. —Count the Candy Corn contest Adult division winner: Margaret Preston, with a set of decorative bread baking pans and a bread cookbook as the prizes. Youth division winner:
Historical Society will host Apple Fest on Sept. 17 Ethan Weber with a large tin of candy as the prize. Members of the Jefferson Historical Society said the Cornfest was a well-attended event, with numerous attractions, delicious homemade food, demonstrations and good weather all combining to draw people out. “Our Cornfest worked out well for all the organizations participating. The Rotary Club sold all of its cheese wheels, the rummage sales moved slightly used treasures to someone else’s home and even the farmers’ market extended its hours as
Apple Fest, to be held at the Jefferson Historical Society from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sep. 17. Get some apple fritters, see a display of apple items and play apple bingo using the Old Exchange Bingo apparatus. The Historical Society will also have free games for children. The society also is looking for people to bring their vintage cars in for a car show. For more info, call Norma Waters at 576-2681. The Jefferson Historical Society is located at 42 East Jefferson St. in the former Trinity Episcopal Church.
sales were robust. The Historical Society’s kitchen sold out of everything,” Society President Norma Waters said. All of the children had a chance to make a scarecrow, get a bookmark with a free book and color “corny” pictures. All of the children who participated were winners in the free games of corn hole, ring toss and others. They had an opportunity to select from a variStefanie Wessell, senior ety of prizes in the treasure editor for Gazette Newspachest. Next up for the Jefferson pers, may be reached at Historical Society is the swessell@gazettenews.com.
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JAHS to host first annual Band Night BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers
Jefferson Area High School, Lakeside High School, Geneva High School and JEFFERSON - The beat Grand Valley High School. of drums and the lilt of flutes Jefferson Area Local will fill the air at Falcon Schools and the Jefferson Pride Stadium on Saturday, Area Music Boosters AssociaSept. 10, when Jefferson tion are presenting the event. Area High School host its “This is the first time first annual Band Night. we’ve ever done this,” JAHS Four schools will partici- Band Director Fred Burazer pate in the event, which will said. begin at 7 p.m. at the high The Falcons have played school’s stadium, located at at other band nights, but 207 W. Mulberry St. Partici- since the new stadium has pating schools include been built, they now have
the opportunity to host their own, Burazer said. “We feel very proud of our kids and how they’ve progressed,” Burazer said. “It’s time for us to try and give something like that to our community.” The Falcons hope to make Band Night an annual tradition. For those who have never been to a Band Night before, Burazer described it as a type of extended half-time show, with the focus on the
bands. Each band will take turns playing for an extended period of time. “We really feature a lot of different kids,” Burazer said. “It’s really neat to see the different schools.” The cost to attend Band Night is a $5 general admission, and $3 for seniors and students. “It should rock the stadium this weekend,” Jefferson Area Local Schools Superintendent Doug Hladek said.
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WEDNESDAY, September 7, 2011
Jewett named Lenox Township’s ‘Citizen of the Year’
A group of women dressed up in 1920’s-style clothing and performed the Charleston for guests at the Lenox Homecoming this past Saturday, Sept. 3. Pictured, from left, are Barbara March, Linda Springer, Diane Lindquist and Carol Lennon.
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Shelby Jewett was named the 2011 Lenox Township Citizen of the Year. BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers
“I’ve had a wonderful year and now it’s time to pass the honor to another LENOX TOWNSHIP - L e n o x c i t i z e n , ” H i n g e r Even though it has been said. years since the Lenox Jewett was born in School welcomed its last Iowa, lived in Kentucky student, the alumni still and Illinois and now calls preserve its legacy with Lenox Township her home. an annual Homecoming. “Along the way, (she) Every year on the Sat- got married, raised three urday before Labor Day, children and now has four alumni gather at what is g r a n d c h i l d r e n a n d s i x now the Lenox Commu- g r e a t - g r a n d c h i l d r e n , ” nity Center on Lenox-New Hinger said. Lyme Road to recall their Hinger said Jewett is years at the school. always busy, as she is inOn Saturday, Sept. 3, volved in the Lenox Fedthe Lenox Homecoming erated Church, teaches C o m m i t t e e h o s t e d t h e Sunday school and works Guests at the Lenox Homecoming bow their heads in prayer. 87th annual Lenox Home- within the Women’s Assocoming. ciation as a Deaconess. To start off the morn“The citizen’s middle ing, Homecoming Com- name could be generosity, mittee President Keith as this person’s home had Camp welcomed the visi- b e e n o p e n t h r o u g h t h e tors and encouraged them years to missionaries visto stop by the Chinese i t i n g L e n o x C h u r c h , ” auction booth organized Hinger said. by Vice President Connie Jewett also has been Wessell to raise funds for involved in planning enthe committee. tertainment for the T h e t h e m e o f t h i s Ashtabula County Covyear ’s Homecoming was ered Bridge Festival. “An Old-Time Homecom“For several years now, ing.” Entertainment con- (Jewett) has organized, sisted of Melissa Pirigyi cooked and served, with a singing the National An- capable crew, the deli- Joyce McClintock decides which items to try and win Lenox Homecoming Committee members Diane Lindquist and Margaret Plitt Hawkins greet visitors. t h e m a n d a g r o u p o f cious meals for the Home- during the Chinese auction. w o m e n d r e s s i n g u p i n coming,” Hinger said. 1920’s-style clothing and Before passing the key dancing the Charleston. to Lenox Township onto The women also led the Jewett, Hinger said she guests in song. The “flap- had tried to find where pers” included Barbara the key fit in Lenox. March, Linda Springer, “The only place it fit Carol Lennon and Diane was my heart,” Hinger Lindquist. said. The Homecoming ComA surprised and mittee honored the sixth- s p e e c h l e s s J e w e t t a c grade class of 1957 during cepted the award. the ceremony. Jewett praised Lenox A special presentation Township in her accepnaming Lenox Township’s tance speech. “Citizen of the Year” also “We really enjoy living was held. here,” Jewett said. D o l o r e s H i n g e r, w h o was Citizen of the Year in Stefanie Wessell, senior 2 0 1 0 , p r e s e n t e d t h e editor of Gazette Newspaaward to this year ’s win- pers, may be reached at ner, Shelby Jewett. swessell@gazettenews.com. Lenox Township resident Debbie Iris Geil talks with Richard Waters during White looks over the Chinese Melissa Pirigyi sings the National the Lenox Homecoming on Saturday, auction items. Anthem. Sept. 3.
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Sept. 16-17 Geneva: Book Sale The Friends of Geneva Library will hold a used book sale on Friday, Sept. 16, and Saturday, Sept. 17, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. The event wil be held at the Geneva Public Library, located at 860 Sherman St., across from the Geneva Junior High School. Monies raised through this event will be used to benefit the Geneva Library. There will be a huge selection of good-condition hardcover and paperback books, as well as DVDs, VHS tapes, magazines and more. Also available for sale will be new Geneva Library book bags. Carry your purchases out in style for only $2. Raffle tickets for a handmade Amish quilt will also be on sale for $1 each or six for $5. For more info, call the library at 466-4521.
WEDNESDAY, September 7, 2011
Conneaut woman gets prison term for role in murder By DORIS COOK Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON-Kayla Jarvi, 24, of Conneaut will spend the next nine years in prison for her participation in the May 2009 murder of Richard Hackathorn, 65, of Conneaut. Jarvi in a negotiated plea deal with Ashtabula County Prosecutor Thomas Sartini’s office pled guilty on June 24 this year to one count each of aggravated robbery and aggravated burglary, both first degree felonies. Ashtabula County Common Pleas Judge Alfred Mackey on Sept. 2 imposed the nine-year sentence penalty on each felony charge to be served concurrently. Mackey credited the defendant with 524 days already spent in jail awaiting trial. Jarvi was arrested in early 2010 in connection to Hackathorn’s death which occurred inside his Conneaut home. Jeremy Summers, 22, a friend of Jarvi’s, was convicted of beating Hackathorn resulting in the man’s death. Summers was found guilty last May in a jury trial. He along with Jarvi and two other persons entered Hackathorn’s home attempting to get money from the victim in order to buy drugs and alcohol. Hackathorn died a few days after the beating. Summers is now serving a life sentence in an Ohio prison. The elderly victim had befriended Jarvi and took her in as a homeless person, said defense attorney, Malcom Stewart Douglas before Mackey handed down the sentence on his client. Stewart also stated that
Jarvi was addicted to drugs and alcohol since age 12, adding that she’s now getting treatment for her addictions. “This is a fairly sad situation this young lady finds herself in (today),” Steward said, requesting Mackey consider leniency in imposing the prison term. Jarvi stood up and sobbed as she told Mackey of being sorry for what happened to Hackathorn. Jarvi’s mother was in the courtroom for the sentencing along with several relatives of the murder victim. Special prosecutor Paul Scarsella of the Ohio Attorney General Office, appointed as co-prosecutor in the Jarvi case, requested Mackey to impose a harsher prison term of 10 years on each felony count to be served consecutively. “Miss Jarvi initiated the action that eventually resulted in Mr. Hackatorn’s death,” Scarsella said referring to the fact that the defendant led Summers and others to the victim’s house in search of money. Mackey listened, then verbally chastised Jarvi for her actions ending in Hackathorn’s death. The judge mentioned that witnesses in the Summers’ trial recounted Jarvi leaning over the wounded Hackathorn to remove money from his wallet, then put the cash in her bra. The Conneaut woman originally was charged with complicity to aggravated murder, complicity to murder, complicity to involuntary manslaughter and complicity to aggravated robbery, which the prosecutors dismissed under the negotiated plea deal.
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Coast Guard wants to keep swimmers safe in Lake Erie
PHOTO BY SHARMANE HOWE BY SADIE PORTMAN Gazette Newspapers ASHTABULA - The Coast Guard is on extra watch for drownings after five separate drownings were reported within a week’s time. All of the drownings were on Lake Michigan, but Coast Guard officials said they are approaching Lake Erie with caution as well. “The Great Lakes are of course, by name, lakes, but they are more like inland seas,” said Frank Jennings Jr., 9th District recreational boating and water safety program manager. Jennings said people treat the Great Lakes as if they are calm waters, but with the lakes can come harsh conditions. “Whether a boater, angler or swimmer, always be mindful of the conditions on the water and along the shoreline,” Jennings said. “If rip-current warnings, small craft advisories or other dangerous weather conditions are forecast, it’s best to stay away from the water.” Jennings said sometimes people are impatient or feel like the risk might bring a day of adrenaline-in-
duced fun. “There will be another day. Taking unnecessary risks in the pursuit of momentary fun are risks not worth taking,” Jennings said. The Coast Guard recommends to air on the side of caution if weather conditions might pose a risk. The National Weather Service provides marine forecasts and can be accessed through their website at w w w. w e a t h e r. g o v / o m / m a r i n e / home.htm. “Drowning is the third leading cause of accidental death in the United States and the second leading cause of accidental death for swimmers aged five to 44,” officials said. Other preventive measures people should take when swimming on Lake Erie are never swim alone, swim near a lifeguard and do not swim while intoxicated. The Coast Guard also suggests to not use floatation devices if you cannot swim. “Non-swimmers and weak swimmers often use flotation devices, such as inflatable rafts, to go offshore,” officials said. “If they fall off, they can quickly drown. No one should use a
flotation device unless they are able to swim.” However, floatation devices do not include lifejackets, which Coast Guard officials always suggest to use as a safety net. “Wear a life jacket while participating in any activity during which you could unexpectedly enter the water, such as when fishing from break walls or piers,” officials said. Coast Guard officials said when swimming in Lake Erie people should always be aware of rip currents and, if caught in one, never fight the current. “According to United States Lifesaving Association statistics, 80 percent of beach rescues are necessary due to rip currents, and more than 100 people die annually from drowning in rip currents,” officials said. Officials said they do not give out this information to discourage people from swimming in Lake Erie but so they can be aware of their surroundings and prepare. Sadie Portman, reporter for the Gazette, may be reached at sportman@gazettenews.com.
Country Elder Lemponen to preside over 39th annual Austinburg Country Days BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers AUSTINBURG TOWNSHIP - Austinburg Township Country Elder of the Year David Lemponen will preside over the Austinburg Country Days this weekend, Sept. 1011. Austinburg Country Days celebrates the community’s belief in old-fashioned traditions, and who better to lead the charge than a long-time resident? Born in 1933 in Austinburg Township, Lemponen has provided 55 years of service to the residents of Austinburg Township. He is the son of Rufus and Marian Lemponen and graduated from Austinburg High School in 1953. Lemponen married Linda Schlecht on Aug. 14, 1965, and they have two children, Lisa Plotz of Jefferson and Eric Lemponen of Grove City,
as well as two grandchildren, Katarina and Morgan. “I joined the Austinburg Volunteer Fire Department in 1956, became a firefighter/ EMT and obtained the rank of chief in 1969,” Lemponen said. He semi-retired in 1987 but remained on the active firefighting roster. “This year marks 55 years of public service to the Austinburg Township residents, and I enjoyed every day of it,” Lemponen said. Lemponen also was past president of the Ashtabula County Firefighters Association and served 19 years as the delegate to the Ohio State Firefighters Association in Columbus, Ohio. He also helped establish the Ashtabula County Fire Chiefs Association and is still a member. He also helped start an Arson Investigation Team that was supported by the Ashtabula County
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David Lemponen is this year’s “Country Elder of the Year” for the Austinburg Country Days. Sheriff ’s Department, among his other achievements, including co-managing the county All-Star Baseball Team that played against
Satchel Paige in the late 1950s. Always celebrated the first weekend after Labor Day at the township park located behind the United Church of Christ, Country Days has been enjoyed annually for over 30 years by generations of Austinburg Township families, organizers said. This year, the festival will celebrate its 39th year. The festival is held for two funfilled days of food, entertainment, yard games and contests. Young and old alike have created and shared many memories throughout the years. The festival kicks off with a parade sponsored by Andover Bank and RTS on noon Saturday, Sept. 10, and a flag-raising ceremony at 1 p.m. The 2011 Country Days Maiden and Elders also will be introduced at 1 p.m. The schedule for this year’s festival is listed at right.
Village finishes up Eagleville project BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON - With summer winding down, a number of road and construction projects are finishing up or gearing up to start before the season changes. Last week, crews in the Village of Jefferson finished up a project to remove an old culvert at the intersection of Jefferson-Eagleville Road and North Poplar Street. The project involved replacing a culvert that was more than 30 years old. The corrugated pipe bottom had rusted, so the culvert was past its useful age, Jefferson Village Administrator Terry Finger said. In order to pay for the project, the village had applied for and received a grant through the Ohio Public Works Commission, Finger said. Under the grant, the OPWC picked up 60 percent of the $64,000 cost, with the village paying the remaining 40 percent. Fifty-six feet of new, 54inch elliptical culvert, concrete pipe was installed, Finger said. Another road project coming up for the village is the rehabilitation of the truck route at South Sycamore
Saturday, Sept. 10 10-11:45 a.m. - Registration for vegetable contest. 12 p.m. - Parade, sponsored by the Andover Bank and RTS. 1 p.m. - Flag raising. Introduction of Country Days Maiden and Elders. Introduction of Visiting Festival Royalty. Parade awards. Class B Horseshoes Pitching, sponsored by Tree Tyme Nursery. 1-6 p.m. - Car Show, sponsored by Dalin Mold and Machine Co, Inc., Great Lakes Chevrolet Buick Inc., Preferred Automotive, Richmond Trailer Sales and Spots Carpet Cleaning. 1:30 p.m. - Registration for Pet Show and Sunflower Contest. 1:30 p.m. - Pizza-Eating Contest, sponsored by Capp’s Pizza - Austinburg. 2 p.m. - Pet Show, sponsored by Geneva Dog and Pony, Austinburg Nursing and Rehab and Austinburg Veterinary Clinic. 2 p.m. - Corn Hole Contest, sponsored by Shannon’s Mini Mart. 3:45 p.m. - Sunflower and Vegetable Contest, sponsored by Ryan Heating and Cooling, Inc. 4 p.m. - Tug of War, sponsored by Jerry Burke and Spring Team. 4:30-6:30 p.m. - Randy Trask N the Buds 5 p.m. - Bed Races, sponsored by Mr. C’s Ice Cream. 7-11 p.m. - Wyld Ryde Band, sponsored by Hampton Inn - Ashtabula.
Sunday, Sept. 11
11 a.m. - Church in the Park. 12-4 p.m. - Country Dinner at Austinburg United Church of Christ. 12 p.m. - Registration for yard games, greased pole, frog jump, water battles and others. 12:30 p.m. - Frisbee Competition/Exhibition, sponsored by Austinburg Veterinary Clinic. 12:30 p.m. - Frog jump, sponsored by Quinn’s Family Restaurant. 1 p.m. - Class A Horsehoe Pitching, sponsored by Tree Tyme Nursery. 1:30 p.m. - Greased pole. 2 p.m. - Scott Joplin concert inside Austinburg Church by Frank Behne and Miriam Thayer. 2 p.m. - Yard games sponsored by Girl Scout Troops #305 and #515. 3 p.m. - Geneva Image, sponsored by the Andover Bank. 3 p.m. - Jungle Terry, sponsored by Rapid Photo. 4 p.m. - Kids Water Battles, sponsored by Austinburg Fire Department. 3:30 p.m. - Slow Bike Race. 4-5 p.m. - Ray Coy and the Last Ride Blue Grass and a Little Country Band. PHOTO BY STEFANIE WESSELL 4:30 p.m. - Pedal Tractor Race, sponsored by Jerry Crews in the Village of Jefferson recently finished a project to replace a culvert at the Burke. intersection of Jefferson-Eagleville Road and North Poplar Street that was more than 5:30-7:30 p.m. - Blues Project, sponsored by Andover 30 years old. Bank. 7:30 p.m. - Raffle drawing, flag lowering and Taps. Street from Route 307 to In 2012, the road will be the leaks. Finger said unCedar Street. paved. til the hall gets rid of its The first phase of the A portion of the cost for flat roof, the leaks will conA Chinese raffle will be project will begin this sum- this project will again be tinue. held all day, both days, as mer, Finger said. He said the picked up by a grant from A peaked roof will be road is currently a truck the OPWC, Finger said. put on, Finger said. well as the Antique Tractors route, but it is unpaved and In other projects, the vil“The goal is to get it and Engine Show that is in need of repairs. lage also will be putting up done before the snow falls,” sponsored by Cope Farm • Transmissions • Clutches There’s a bad spot about a new roof on the village Finger said. “That’s defi60 feet off of Route 307, Fin- hall building, Finger said. nitely going to change the Equipment. Crafts and • Differentials • Transfer Cases • Power Takeoffs ger said. He said there’s wa“We have repaired the appearance of this build- kids’ games also will be Service All Makes & Models ter under the road surface, roof three times since I’ve ing.” going on both days. Over-the-Counter Parts Sales which creates pot holes and been here,” Finger said. Free Towing Available needs to be rehabbed. Several spots in the vilStefanie Wessell, senior Stefanie Wessell, senior Mon. - Fri. 8-5; Sat. 8-1 This year, the road will be lage hall’s ceiling leak, editor for Gazette Newspa- editor for Gazette NewspaFree Estimates widened by two feet and with portions of the ceiling pers, may be reached at pers, may be reached at 440-293-6376 drainage put in, Finger said. experiencing damage from swessell@gazettenews.com. swessell@gazettenews.com.
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Jefferson enforces revamped property-maintenance code BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers
to file two more court cases, and they are trying to resolve 11 less critical cases with the JEFFERSON - Homes in property owners before resortthe Village of Jefferson are ing to court. Under the property-maingetting cleaned up, thanks to a revamped property-mainte- tenance code, no property nance code recently passed by owner shall permit the following conditions to exist on his/ village council. “Since I’ve been village ad- her property: —Any building or structure ministrator, we’ve had numerous residents complain about determined to be a danger or deteriorated properties,” Vil- hazard to human life or other lage Administrator Terry Fin- properties, as determined by an engineer, certified building ger said. Some of these deteriorated inspector or state fire properties are at the point marshall. —Any building or structure where they are not inhabitable, while others just lack in a state of disrepair, includmaintenance, Finger said. He ing but not limited to: loose or said both types present a missing shingles; broken or boarded windows and doors; blight to the neighborhood. “Our ordinance deals with missing siding or falling walls; these properties that are caus- peeling paint; crumbling founing blighted areas,” Finger dations or any deterioration said. “It gives us new tools to that would create an eyesore. —Accumulation of trash, deal with old problems and streamlines our legal re- rubbish, debris, junk cars or parts or dilapidated and/or sources.” The ordinance took effect in unusable personal property July, and already the village such as dilapidated and unushas taken one property owner able household furniture or to Eastern County Court. Fin- other unsightly materials. —Conditions that would ger said they are getting ready
encourage rodents. When it comes to enforcing this code, Finger said he drove through the village and tried to address the worst offenders first. Some of the offending properties also have been based on complaints from residents. When Finger goes to enforce the code, he notifies the property owner of the violation by written notice through certified mail or by delivering the notice personally. Depending on the offense, the property owner then has a certain time frame to clean up the problem, such as 10 days to remove trash; 30 days to remove or repair structures not used for human habitation, such as sheds; 30 days to remove or repair trailers; and 60 days for the removal or demolition of homes in cases where an engineer, county health official, state fire marshal or other certified building inspector has determined that the building is dangerous. If the property owner fails to make the repairs within the time frame, the village admin-
Harpersfield Ruritans put clambake tickets up for sale BY SADIE PORTMAN Gazette Newspapers
HARPERSFIELD TOWNSHIP The istrator can order for them Harpersfield Ruritans are himself, at the property beginning their ticket sales owner’s expense plus an ad- for their clambake on Sunministrative fee of 20 percent. day, Oct. 16, at the The property owner then has Harpersfield Community 10 days after receiving the bill Center. to pay it. If it is not paid, it will “Held by the be certified to the Ashtabula Harpersfield Ruritans, the County Auditor’s Office. annual Clambake has beThis property-mainte- come a tradition for many in nance code gives the village a Harpersfield and the surlot more authority without rounding communities,” having to go to court, Finger Harpersfield Ruritans Club said. Reporter Gary Somnitz If the property owner dis- said. agrees with the violation, he/ Each year, the Ruritatns she can appeal within 10 days put on the clambake to raise of receiving the notice to the money that many goes back Zoning Board of Appeals. If the into the community for property owner disagrees with projects such as the picnic the ruling from the BZA, then tables for the Harpersfield he/she has 28 days to appeal Covered Bridge Park. The to the Ashtabula County Com- Harpersfield Ruritans domon Pleas Court. nated $1,000 for the tables “The whole purpose of this just this past August. is to protect the safety and “All proceeds benefit the welfare of the residents and scholarship fund and the the village and protect their many community activities property values,” Finger said. sponsored by the Ruritans,” Somnitz said. Stefanie Wessell, senior ediThe Ruritans look fortor for Gazette Newspapers, ward to the clambake every may be reached at swessell year. @gazettenews.com. The clambake is a Ruritan tradition going back several years. The Ruritans see it as not only a fundraiser but as a way to once again connect with Howe said. She said participants will those around them and proremember what happened vide them with a dinner that day, and what has hap- they might not otherwise pened in the country since eat. “The clambake dinner then. Candles will be available, consists of a dozen clams, a or guests may bring their own. half chicken, and all the exThe gazebo is located at the tras for only $20. The steak center of downtown Jefferson, dinner consists of a oneacross the street from the Old Courthouse.
9-11 candlelight vigil to be held at Jefferson Gazebo BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers
ago and also those affected by our nation’s response, Jefferson United Methodist JEFFERSON - Members of Church member Mary Howe the Jefferson-area community said. and beyond are invited to a The Jefferson United candlelight vigil and prayer on Methodist Church is sponsorSunday, Sept. 11, at 7 p.m. at ing the vigil, but all are welthe Gazebo in Jefferson. come to attend. The event is to remember “We’ve sent out notices to all of those killed and affected all the local churches, asking by the 9-11 attacks 10 years them to participate,” Howe
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said. This is the first vigil the Jefferson UMC has hosted for 9-11, and church members are doing so because of the 10th anniversary, Howe said. The vigil will include prayers, bell tolling and the remembrances, Howe said. “There will mainly be prayers and candles, prayers for peace and understanding,”
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Officials attending the tour included all three Ashtabula County commissioners, as well as Village of Jefferson Mayor Judy Maloney and Administrator Terry Finger. Hattie Grubke-Barnard of Growth Partnership for Ashtabula County also was in attendance. A day earlier, the commissioners had granted Presrite a 75-percent tax exemption for five years on Work already is coming along on the concrete pad for the addition. the $2.2 million that will be invested in the project. The $2.2 million will be invested solely in the 80,000-square-foot addition. The Jefferson Area Local Schools Board of Education, the Village of Jefferson and the A-tech Board of Education had previously agreed to the tax abatement. Presrite expects to retain 334 jobs at the project site, with an estimated corresponding payroll of $7.8 million, according to the tax-abatement application. Jefferson Division General Manager Roy Stainfield said the company intends to move into the new addition in December. The warehousing, processing and shipping departments will be moved to the addition, he said. Stainfield said the addition is needed because of an increase of business from its customers. Presrite is a manufacturer that specializes in industrial forging. The company produces a variety of undercarriage products for a number of different manufacturers, including Caterpillar and John Deere. He said the company goes through about 7,000 tons of steel every month. In other areas of growth, Presrite purchased additional land and the Presrite produces a variety of undercarriage products for a number of different former Glastics building manufacturers, including Caterpillar and John Deere. earlier in the year. Right now, the building is used for steel storage, Stainfield said. “It’s the greatest thing that has happened for the village in a long time,” Finger said of the expansion. Malony said the village is extremely impressed with Presrite, noting that they have never received any complaints about the company. Stefanie Wessell, senior editor for Gazette Newspapers, may be reached at swessell@gazettenews.com.
The warehousing, processing and shipping departments will be moved to the addition at Presrite.
pound steak with all the extras for $16. The chicken dinner goes for $11,” Somnitz said. An extra dozen clams costs $9, and a child dinner is $3. Along with the dinner, raffle tickets will be available for the 50/50 raffle and Chinese auction. “Super 50/50 tickets will be available, with the drawing held during the clambake. A Chinese auction will also be held,” Somnitz said. The 50/50 in the past has seen winners winning up to $500. However, for those who cannot attend the dinner and hear the winner of the raffle, the Ruritans will allow pre-sale tickets to be purchased. If a ticket is drawn from someone who is not at the clam bake, they will be notified as soon as possible. “If you can’t make the dinner but would like Super 50/50 tickets with a possible payout of $500, please contact Janie Sibell at (440) 415-0646,” Somnitz said. The Ruritans are opening their clambake for all who would like to enjoy a wonderfully cooked meal and the company of the Harpersfield community. The Ruritans start serving around lunch and continue through the evening. “Chowder will be served at 1:30 p.m. and tickets can be purchased from Ruritan members or by calling either Jim Pristov at (440) 466-4864 or Walt Germack at (440) 466-8798,” Somnitz said.
Morgan Hose Volunteer Fire Department to hold annual clambake on Sept. 11
BY SADIE PORTMAN Gazette Newspapers
new fire equipment. The Morgan Hose Volunteer Fire Department depends on the ROCK CREEK - The clambake to update its Morgan Hose Volunteer Fire equipment and purchase Department will be putting new and more advanced on its annual clambake on technology. Sept. 11. The fire department has “I don’t know for how not yet determined where many years it’s been going exactly the funds will be on, but it’s been several,” placed. They are going to Traci Jones said. wait until they see the final Jones has been volunteer- number of funds raised. ing with the clambake her“There are plenty of tickself for quite sometime. ets still available,” Jones “I’ve participated with said. the clambake for about 13 The people of Rock Creek years,” Jones said. and Morgan Township are The tickets are $20 a very supportive of their fire piece. department and already a “We don’t have a handful of tickets have been children’s menu, so it’s $20 sold. The fire department is across the board,” Jones happy to see the feedback said. from the community. The Morgan Hose Volun“The people of Rock Creek teer Fire Department hopes really support the fire deto sell 200 tickets. Once the partment,” Jones said. 200 goal is met, they will be Jones said the atmoofficially sold out. sphere is relaxing and nonJones loves the clambake invasive and they are grateevery year as it brings the ful to all who come and supcommunity together with port this effort. The Morgan many people coming year af- Hose Volunteer Fire Departter year. ment likes to keep the home“We see a lot of the same town environment in their members of the community dinner every year. come out and support us evJones said it’s this welery year,” Jones said. “The coming atmosphere that community really comes to- brings the people of Rock gether for us each year.” Creek to their clambake. The fire department pur“It is a low-key atmochases the clams each year sphere,” Jones said. and then makes the dinners For all those interested in to gain from the proceeds. purchasing tickets, please All the money raised will call (440)563-3383. All are go toward the purchase of welcomed to attend.
MANHUNT minutes of getting the call, along with the Ashtabula County SWAT officers,” Johnson said. The deputies upon arrival first believed Propst was still inside the home, calling for him to come out. Instead he has eluded apprehension, driving off in a 1994 white Toyota truck with a black cap. The Ohio license plate is BV3 8QG. Before leaving the suspect shot a family horse in a nearby barn. “We immediately put out an all points alert with the U.S. Marshal’s office in Youngstown and notified other police agencies in the state. There is now a nationwide hunt for Propst. The day after the shooting we had a helicopter up scanning the farmfield around the Dodgeville Road area. Deputies also searched that night in nearby cornfields and came up with no one,” Johnson said, adding that the Lake County SWAT officers also assisted at the search scene. Propst, a war veteran and former corrections of-
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Paulette Propst ficer in Trumbull County, has some ties to family members in Mississippi, West Virginia, and Georgia where he once lived, the sheriff said. Propst is considered dangerous and armed, Johnson warned. “If anyone sees or has contact with Propst, immediately call 9-1-1 and local police agencies. The bottom line at this point is we’ve run down every tip received and will continue to follow any. We need the public’s help to find this man,” Johnson said.
WEDNESDAY, September 7, 2011
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Crafts make their way to Lake Shore Park this weekend
Mary Graves collects signatures for their petition to ban the traffic cameras. They plan to present the petition to the Ashtabula City Council on Oct. 3. Ginnard said council can only push them aside for so long. At a recent council meeting, Ginnard promised he would come back bigger and stronger than ever. Ginnard and his committee have begun their comeback. “It is the responsibility of the Ashtabula City Council for them to give us the right to vote,” Ginnard said. “It is our right to vote.” Sadie Portman, reporter for the Gazette, may be reached at sportman@gazettenews.com.
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Last year’s Crafts in the Park was filled with vendors and people from around Ashtabula County and beyond. This year, Lake Shore Park has a record number of vendors booked for this weekend’s craft fair. BY SADIE PORTMAN Gazette Newspapers
Ernest Champagne received honks and thumbs ups while participating in the rally on Saturday.
PECK
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Technology at Hiram College. “At Genomics Academy, we were basically in the lab all day,” explained Peck. “We grew fifty types of cells and experimented with adding a malfunctioning gene to each cell to study its effect. Even though I was two years younger than the other students, I was able to follow the procedures and understand the basic science involved in genomics. I can’t believe how much I learned about working with bacteria using sterile technique, DNA and genomes.” Peck, who is considering a career as a geneticist, continued, “I love research and working in the lab and hope someday to work to find a cure for diseases such as cystic fibrosis. Attending the camp gave me idea of what college will be like too. I loved Hiram and have added it to my list of colleges I’d like to attend.” In addition to earning a $15,000 per year renewal scholarship to study science at Ohio Wesleyan University, State Science Day judges last May awarded Peck a unique opportunity to spend a week at WildeCamp on the grounds of The Wilds near Cambridge Ohio. The Wilds is one of the largest wildlife conservation centers in North America, and is home to rare and endangered animals from around the world as well as hundreds of indigenous species. Roaming free on the more than 10,000 acres of wetlands, forests and prairies comprising The Wilds are cheetah, rhinoceros, Bactrian camels, Hartmann’s Mountain zebras and dozens of rare species. The Wilds offers educational programs designed to educate students about conservation and endangered and indigenous wildlife and their habitats. Peck spent a week at The Wilds, living in a “Yurt” with fifteen other students from across the country all of whom were studying pre veterinary medicine and animal management techniques. “I was able to observe closely as veterinarians at The Wilds performed an annual health check up on a cheetah,” explained Peck. “And one of the most amazing things was getting to actually pet the cheetah. It was hard to imagine being that close to the fastest animal in the world.” Peck, a top student at Geneva High School, has qualified for State Science Day three times in as many years of eligibility. Her research has focused on the biodegradability of paper plates and on the ecology of various soils and their effect on plant growth. Peck’s research requires intensive lab work but she finds time to play soccer for the Eagles, to play clarinet in Marching Geneva, and to remain active in Girl Scouts working toward her Silver Award. She is also a member of Project LOVE and Science Olympiad. Peck has performed in twenty five plays and musicals on the stages of the Ashtabula Arts Center and Rabbit Run portraying leading roles in The Velveteen Rabbit and in Mr. Popper’s Penguin. Last year Peck was named Junior Miss Grapette, representing Geneva Grape JAMboree at 50 festivals throughout the state of Ohio and making a total of 63 appearances. She is the daughter of Jim and Jackie Peck of Austinburg Township.
ASHTABULA - The Third Annual Crafts in the Park is coming to Lake Shore Park this Sept. 10-11. “This is the third year for the show,” Candy Arp said. “I love having an outdoor show in the fall, as that is my favorite time of the year. “ Arp said the fall is the perfect time to hold a craft show as people are looking for new décor for their homes. “It has always been a very profitable time of the year as far as the vendors are concerned since it is after the kids are back in school and people are looking to either begin their seasonal decorating or even start shopping for the holidays,” Arp said. Arp is a year-around craft show goer. She is constantly on the lookout for new vendors. “I attend shows all year and am always on the lookout for different types of crafts that I would like to see added to our show,” Arp said. “I am also very lucky to have a great bunch of crafters that were a part of my first year, which is always the hardest, that spread the word of our show at the different shows where they set up during the year.” Arp herself loves to do crafts, so she has an eye for quality and uniqueness. “I have been a crafter for about 40 years and feel that I have been through the good and the bad of a lot of shows in that time. My goal is to
prove our show to be one of the best when it comes to quality crafters,” Arp said. Arp requires those who want a booth at the fair to send in a picture if she is not familiar with their work to make sure flea-market type items are not in the show. “I jury the pictures before the crafters are accepted to do my best at keeping out the wholesale and fleamarket type items,” Arp said. “I also try to keep out the party plans and business advertising because I feel that this is a craft show and not a business expo.” Arp said three years ago the event was started to begin promoting crafts in Ashtabula. “The idea for the show came about simply because of the lack of such an event in our area. I also felt that Lake Shore Park was the ideal area for the vendors and it brings a lot of attention to what a beautiful setting the park is,” Arp said. Arp is seeing records in the amount of crafters participating. She is proud to see the interest growing with each passing year. “At this point I have about 90 spaces accounted for this year, which is up from 52 the first year and 77 last year,” Arp said. “The variety of crafts is huge!” The large variety of crafts are also coming from a variety of places, spreading across Ohio and Pennsylvania.
“The crafters are from Ohio and Pa. with a wide variety, including beach glass creations, embroidered sweatshirts, primitive wood crafts, handcrafted jewelry, several different types of candles, dips and candy, jams and jellies, maple syrup products, barn stars, baby items, floral and driftwood arrangements, goat milk products, soaps and lotions, live fall plants and much more,” Arp said. The fair is free to all who would like to attend and they are seeing more and more people of Ashtabula coming out to see what crafts are available. “I would have to guess that we had at least 1,500 to 2,000 attending last year. The vendors have commented to me that they are amazed at the customers that they actually see more than once during the two-day event, as some of them come back shopping with different friends,” Arp said. The shoppers come from out of town as well. “We also get a lot of shoppers from the Pittsburgh and Erie areas because of the advertising that I do in those markets,” Arp said. There will also be a Chinese auction held on Sunday. “We do a Chinese auction that consists of items donated by our crafters and that drawing is pulled on Sunday at 3 p.m.,” Arp said. Sadie Portman, reporter for the Gazette, may be reached at sportman @gazettenews.com.
Cabbage roll dinner to support community mission BY SADIE PORTMAN Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON - The Jefferson United Methodist Church’s organization Helping Others and Healing Ourselves or, as they are also known as, H2O, is holding a cabbage roll dinner and bake sale on Friday from 4-6:30 p.m at the Jefferson Church of the Nazarene. Prices are $7 for adults, $4 for children and anyone under the age of four is free. The dinner and bake sale will fund their mission for Ashtabula County. “For our fall project we are doing mission work in Ashtabula County instead of going out of state like we do every year,” Lee DeyErmand said. They will be going to houses around the county for three straight days and helping homes that need work. H2O will be doing ev-
erything from dry walling to roofing and landscaping. “There are some older people who can’t do the work themselves and people who don’t have the money,” DeyErmand said. H2O decided on the community project after going to South Caroline this past spring. “Everything went so well we decided to try it in the county,” DeyErmand said. DeyErmand had also received comments from people in the area who were proud of the work they had done but wished they could localize the mission. “People would tell us what you’re doing is great, but the county needs work, too,” DeyErmand said. Jefferson United Methodist Church has also contacted other churches in the area and receive contacts of people who might need help. “Around a dozen churches got involved in the
project from around the county,” DeyErmand said. The churches came together and developed a list of people they knew who needed the extra help. “We were afraid we’d get too many responses if we didn’t go through the churches and it would be o v e r w h e l m i n g , ” DeyErmand said. H2O is a group comprised of mostly adults and a few teens who want to make a difference one house at a time. The cabbage roll dinner and bake sale will provide H2O with the supplies they need to complete the projects. H2O had gone to Home Depot and asked for donations, but unfortunately they had met their quota in this year’s donations. “Not that the Home Depot didn’t want to give. They were just done for this year,” DeyErmand said.
H2O is still accepting donations for anyone who would like to contribute. Those who are participating in the event will also be giving forth a personal donation to buy supplies. “We’re still hoping to get materials donated,” DeyErmand said. The community mission trip will start on Sept. 15 and end on the 17. DeyErmand said this is not just a project for this year but for years to come. “We’d like to expand on it and do it a whole week instead of just three days like we do on our mission trips,” DeyErmand said. For those interested in supporting H2O, they are encouraged to stop by the Jefferson Church of the Nazarene on Friday. Sadie Portman, reporter for the Gazette, may be reached at sportman@ gazettenews.com.
Church C om mu nity Bulletin Board Com ommu munity Sept. 11 Ashtabula: Smith Field Prayer Walk Come join walkers in the Smith Field Prayer Walk on 5:306:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11. Everyone is welcome to join in and walk with the group, including children and pets. The walk, sponsored by the Prayer Walkers of Smith Field, will be held at Smith Field on West Avenue in Ashtabula. Preachers include Shenell Adam and Steve Sargent. After the walk, candles will be lit.
Sept. 11 Ashtabula: Chicken dinner Mother of Sorrows, located at 1464 W. 6th St., will hold its famous chicken dinner from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11. Adults, $8; seniors, $7; and children, $5. Carry out is available. Dinner includes chicken (roasted or BBQ), mashed potatoes, vegetable, salad, roll and butter, coffee and punch. There also will be a fantastic dessert table.
Sept. 18 Jefferson: Fundraiser for First Congregational UCC Bob and June Lloyd have graciously opened their home for a Wine and Cheese Party. This will be held on Sunday, Sept. 18, from 2-5 p.m. at their home at 60 East Walnut Street, Jefferson. Wine and cheese will be provided with door prizes throughout the afternoon. Suggested donation for entry to this event is $10 per person with larger amounts gladly welcomed. Proceeds from this event will benefit First Congregational United Church of Christ’s mission work throughout the world and local community. Invite a friend and come join the fun, and at the same time
help our church! Everyone is welcome! For more information, please call the church at 576-4531. Sept. 18 also is Rally Day, with a worship service at 10 a.m. All are welcome.
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Sept. 21 Ashtabula: Swiss steak or chicken and dumpling dinner Your choice of homemade Swiss steak or chicken and dumpling dinner includes potatoes, veggies, rolls and butter, dessert and beverages. Sponsored by the United Methodist Church, 970 Plymouth Road, Ashtabula. The dinner will be held Sept. 21, 4-7 p.m. Adults $8, child (4-10), $4.
Sept. 25 Jefferson: Blessing of the Animals Do you have or have you had a beloved animal that filled your life with unconditional love and happiness? Then we have the service for you and your pet! On 10 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 25, the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Jefferson will hold our annual Blessing of the Animals in which we will honor our faithful companions, both present and past. Weather permitting, we will hold an outdoor worship service on our front lawn which will conclude with the Blessing of the Animals liturgy. In the event of rain or cold weather, we will meet in the sanctuary. This event is open to the greater community so be sure to invite your friends and neighbors. All animals are welcome but please be sure your pets are under your control to ensure that our companions get along peaceably. We would also ask that you be prepared to clean up after your pet so that we can keep our property clean and sanitary.
PHOTO BY STEFANIE WESSELL
“God’s gifts are irrevocable” advised the sign at First Baptist Church in the Village of Jefferson on Tuesday, Sept. 6. (To have your church’s sign featured in the Gazette, snap a photo and send it, along with the date and name of the church, to gazette@gazettenews.com.)
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Lakeview Federal Credit Union celebrates its golden anniversary Drew Thomas grills sausage on the truck he converted into a grill and steamer. Thomas is a board member of Lakeview Federal Credit Union.
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Board members Arthur Risley, Mike Kellogg, Drew Thomas and former president CEO Doris Havens, along with current President/CEO Sherry Cornell and Treasurer Howard Cosher pose for a picture as they celebrate the credit union’s 50th anniversary. BY SADIE PORTMAN Gazette Newspapers ASHTABULA - Lakeview Federal Credit Union celebrated its 50th anniversary of being a business with a party for all their patrons. The party included cake, a cookout and an appearance by Jungle Terry at the main branch in Ashtabula on Friday. The other branches in Geneva and Jefferson celebrated as well with cupcakes and a smaller party. “We’re having a drawing for a 50inch flat screen TV, too, and all the other branches can participate in that,” Lakeview Federal Credit Union President/Chief Executive Officer Sherry Cornell said. This year, the credit union started early on its birthday party planning. “We started planning it at the beginning of the year. We knew it was coming and usually we have a big planning session in the fall,” Cornell said. Drew Thompson, a member of the board, brought his truck, which he has converted into a steamer and grill, designing the back bed for steaming and under the hood for grilling. Thompson grilled and prepared all the food. Cornell’s husband, Garth, also came and was the DJ for the festivities. “We’ve got connections and that’s always nice to have,” Cornell said.
Being that it was not only a Friday but the first Friday of September, the credit union saw many come through for the celebration. “We would have been busy without this party, but this really makes it busy,” Cornell said. “It’s great. It’s really great.”Cornell has been with Lakeview Federal Credit Union for 31 years and has seen many changes throughout the years. “We went community around 1997, so we’ve really seen a growth in our membership. And then, of course, we’ve seen lots of change in our offices because we started out with a small office but now we have three offices,” Cornell said. The credit union always likes to find ways to give back to the community, whether it’s providing them with sausages and cake for their anniversary or providing students with school supplies during the Stuff the Bus campaign this past August. “We’re really able to give back to the community, which we’re really excited about,” Cornell said. “We did Stuff the Bus in August and we’re already thinking about adopting a family for Christmas. It’s things like that that we’re really proud to do.” Cornell said Lakeview Federal Credit Union really builds a community, since joining is more than just an account for your money. Members are allowed to vote on all board members, making those in charge of the bank
have a more personal relationship with those who are keeping them in business. Because of their voting rights from being a part of the credit union, they are considered more than just patrons but members. “We’re all a team and a family, from the board to the employees to the members,” Cornell said. “We’re just a big family and everyone feels a part of it.” Many look at credit unions as exclusive, a stereotype Cornell would like to get away from at Lakeview. Cornell said it is easy as stopping by a branch of the credit union to open an account. “All they have to do is open an account with $25 and then they have access to any of the resources that we offer,” Cronell said. “It’s for anybody who lives, works or worships in Ashtabula County.” By offering Ashtabula an easy access to a credit union account, Lakeview Federal Credit Union has been able to sustain itself for so long. Cornell and the board were happy to see the crowds come out to support their big 5-0 anniversary. “This is really beyond what we ever expected. This is really something,” Cornell said. Sadie Portman, reporter for the Gazette, may be reached at sportman@gazettenews.com.
Garth Cornell, DJ for WKKY and husband to Sherry Cornell, brought his radio show on site at Lakeview Federal Credit Union for the celebration.
100-year-old pilothouse rededicated in the Ashtabula Harbor “The pilothouse took on a new life in Ashtabula...” – Ashtabula Maritime Museum Director Bob Frisbie BY CASSANDRA NAGY Gazette Newspapers ASHTABULA - On Sunday afternoon, on the crest of the Ashtabula Harbor, a christening ceremony was held for the Thomas Walters Steamboat pilothouse. A pilothouse is the enclosed structure on the deck of a ship from which the boat is navigated. The deep-rooted history surrounding this pilothouse, which is homed at the Ashtabula Maritime and Surface Transportation Museum in the historic Ashtabula Harbor, was the focus of the rededication ceremony. The Thomas Walters
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A champagne bottle is broken across the front of the 100-year-old pilothouse during a rededication ceremony at the Ashtabula Maritime Museum. steamboat was constructed in the year 1911, taking just 50 days to complete.
According to historical press reports, this was a record time. The steamer
then took its first launch from Lorain, Ohio, for the Interstate Steamship Com-
pany on March 25, 1911. Ashtabula Maritime Museum Director Bob Frisbie informed the crowd that the steamer voyaged many trips to the Ashtabula Harbor, transporting coal. Streamlining ahead 73 years to 1984, another part of the story connected to the Thomas Walters was revealed. The pilothouse portion of the great steamboat had made its way back to Ashtabula. Resurrected at a local scrap yard, Triad Salvage, the piece was acquired by the museum’s original founders, Duff Brace and Paul Petros. The pilothouse was then transported to the museum under the direction of Ashtabula Harbor businessman David Marshall and his crew. The pilothouse now sits facing the lake and is outfitted to its original state. “The pilothouse took on a new life in Ashtabula,”
Frisbie said preceding the rededication ceremony. He explained that when visiting the museum, many children both young and old look forward to navigating its contents. Also in attendance was Sanford Jones. “This is such a magnificent community with magnificent history,” Jones said. He told of the Great Steamboat Race, which was a boat race that took place in the summer of 1901 from Cleveland to Erie. The Great Steamboat Race passed in front of the Ashtabula Harbor. Other attendees of the ceremony also shared fond memories of their connections to the steamer. The Ashtabula Maritime Museum is located at 1071 Walnut Boulevard in the Ashtabula Harbor and is open on the weekends from noon to 5 p.m. from Memorial Day weekend through September.
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Jefferson Area High School Falcon band and its majorettes entertained with several numbers at the Aug. 24 Band Night at GVHS in Orwell. By DORIS COOK Gazette Newspapers ORWELL VILLAGE - The grandstand seats were almost full to capacity on Aug. 24 for the 6th annual Grand Valley High School invitational Band Night. Participating for the evening full of color, sounds, baton twirlers and dance teams were high school bands from Conneaut, Cardinal Middlefield, Jefferson, Edgewood, Lakeside and the host school of GVHS. The sun was barely setting as the program began at 7 p.m. Parents, friends, school supporters, music lovers of all ages clapped long and loud
as each group of precision marching bands came onto the GV stadium field for their segment of the show. Each of the bands performed from three to four numbers and for some it was a tune-up for the coming football season on their home fields. The Conneaut Spartans were under the direction of Sean Smith and Megan Kalosky. Cardinal High Huskies band director Daniel Sommers, along with Amy Caprez, advisor for the Cardinal Silks Flag line, kept everyone toe tapping, as did the other bands. Director for the Jefferson Falcons band was Fred Burazer, with a sparkling attired group of agile majorettes,
who also did a dance routine. Edgewood High Warriors with Connie Sommers as director performed well. They also had a team of majorettes keeping time and dancing. The Lakeside High Dragons in their green and gold uniforms had several numbers featuring their brass section. Last to perform were Grand Valley Mustangs Marching Pride with their blue and white flag line. Assisting as flag line advisor this year was Beth Carlson. Following the performances Carlson handed out special plaques to the band directors and advisors with a thank-you.
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MammoVan spends the day in Jefferson BY SADIE PORTMAN Gazette Newspapers
The Lady’s Bug sat in the back of Jefferson United Methodist Church waiting for the 30 mammograms which were scheduled to be conJEFFERSON - The MammoVan pulled up to ducted. the Jefferson United Methodist Church last FriThe women came prepared with a prescription day, giving women mammograms who might not from their doctor giving them permission to have otherwise receive one. the mammogram conducted. “Many women come who are too embarrassed The church officials were delighted to see many or uncomfortable in a hospital,” Adele Pangilinan, women from throughout the area take advantage director of the MammoVan, located in Boardman, of the program, with many of them calling in said. ahead of time and scheduling their appointment. Many times women do not want to go into a The MammoVan came to the church around hospital environment and are afraid of the findnine in the morning and stayed until three in the PHOTO BY SADIE PORTMAN afternoon, opened and ready to serve the women ings. The MammoVan provides a comfortable envi- The MammoVan stayed a full day in Jefferson on Friday, providing a fun of Ashtabula County. and male-free atmosphere for women to get screened. ronment, all conducted by fellow women. With all the mammograms completed, the van “We have a nice comfortable couch to wait on and our will take the images back to their headquarters in bus is designed like a ladybug, giving it the nickname, for those with a family history of breast cancer. For women Boardman, Ohio, where they will be processed. 40 and over, an annual exam is suggested. Lady’s Bug,” Pangilinan said. All those who received mammograms will get their reBy following the guidelines of when to receive a mam- sults back in a few weeks with suggestions on further acPangilinan said a mammogram is so important to a woman’s health and says women should keep up with the mogram, many cases of breast cancer have been caught tion if needed. before the cancer spreads to other areas of the body. suggested screenings. Pangilinan said having a mammogram can save For women between the ages of 35 to 40, national guideSadie Portman, reporter for the Gazette, may be reached lines suggest to get at least one mammogram, especially your life. at sportman@gazettenews.com.
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Holocaust survivor Philip L. Gans will visit local schools Sept. 11 - 7 p.m. ............... Private reception at Geneva Lodge and Conference Center Sept. 12 - 9 a.m. .......................... Lakeside High School Sept. 12 - 5:45 p.m. .................... Grand River Academy Sept. 13 - 1 p.m. .. Veteran’s Memorial Performing Arts Center, Pymatuning Valley (Open to the public). Sept. 13 - 6:30 p.m. ........ Spire Institute, Harpersfield, Rotary Club Dinner ..... For reservations call 466-1002 Sept. 14 - 9 a.m. ................... Grand Valley High School Sept. 15 - 1 p.m. .......................... Jefferson High School Sept. 15 - 7 p.m. ......................... Kent State University (Open to the public) BY WENDY GRUSKIEWICZ Gazette Newspapers NEW LYME TOWNSHIP - At the age of 15, Amsterdam native Philip L. Gans was arrested by the German Nazi Army and sent to the Monowitz-Buna, Poland (Auschwitz III) concentration camp. His crime? He was a Jew. Gan, 83, will share his story of survival with area residents and students next week as the Florida resident spends a week in Ashtabula County. (See sidebar for schedule.) Extremely conscious of the importance of the Holocaust and the rate at which the last survivors are dying, Gan has spoken to more than 50,000 school children over the last nine years. Because first-person accounts of the Holocaust will soon be a thing of the past, Gan makes Holocaust awareness presentations on a regular basis. Gan’s visit to Ashtabula County has been planned and hosted by Myron Hubler of Agape International Ministries in New Lyme Township. Hubler first heard Gan speak last winter at the St. Petersburg Holocaust Museum and subsequently struck up a friendship and planned the engagements in Ashtabula County. The youngest of three children, Gans said prior to the war his family had a good life. His father and mother owned a business that designed and produced ladies blouses and neckpieces. The finished products were sold to retail stores in Europe that were similar in caliber to American up-scale department stores. The family owned a summer home and employed the services of a maid and butler. Gan’s normal life began to change when the Germans invaded Holland on May 10, 1940. Soon, Gan was no longer allowed to go to the beach, eat in the local restaurants or attend high
school. He wore the yellow Star of David on his clothes. In July of 1942 the family went into hiding at several farms in Northern Holland (Friesland) and escaped some of the initial evacuations to the prison camps. The Germans captured Gan and his family on July 24, 1943. After a month in detention, Gan and one thousand other Jews were loaded onto closed cattle cars and sent to Auschwitz III. Gan endured beatings, intolerable conditions, near starvation and was forced to witness mass executions during his 18 months of forced labor at the notorious death camp. Gan also lost his identity as he became number 139755, a number that remains on his forearm to this day. Gans remembers 21 family members who were gassed and cremated in Nazi death camps. He is the lone survivor from his father’s side of the family. His father died near the end of the war on the final death march from Auschwitz. Gan was liberated on April 23, 1945 at the age of 17. After a year staying with friends in Amsterdam, Gan immigrated first to Aruba and finally to the United States in 1950 via Puerto Rico and New York. He served in the United States Army for 21 months. Gan said it is still hard to relate his story without shedding tears, but felt it was important to tell his story to his children, grandchildren and the world. He wants the world to know that the Holocaust did exist and that hopefully it will never happen again. Gan notes that Holocaust similar acts have been repeated in Haiti, Sarajewo and Rawanda. For more information about Gans tour of Ashtabula County, contact Myron Hubler at 440-2943854. Gans has his own web site at www.philauschwitz.com.
ACMC Rummage Sale is Sept. 14-15 The ACMC Rummage Sale will be September 14-15 in the hospital’s fifth floor Solarium. The sale will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. There will be unique treasures, and many bargains, gathered by volunteers to assist the ACMC Rummage Sale, which benefits the American Heart Association Heart Walk and the ACMC Auxiliary. Items for sale will include housewares, jewelry, holiday decorations, books, collectibles, and too many other treasures to list. For up-to-the minute information about the ACMC Rummage Sale, visit ACMC’s Facebook page, www.facebook.com/ ashtabulahealth.
Local students invited to Mocktail Party HARPERSFIELD TOWNSHIP - Local students are invited to a “Mocktail Party” at the SPIRE Institute in Harpersfield Township on 5-7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 12. Ashtabula County Safe Communities is sponsoring the event, which will feature fun, food and education for teen drivers. The event is open to anyone, but it is geared toward high school seniors. Area law enforcement agencies will be at the event, offering non-alcoholic drinks for the teens to sample, hence the name of “Mocktail Party.” The event also will include a mock crash and a mock trial with Judge Charles Hague, among other activities.
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BY SADIE PORTMAN Gazette Newspapers
GENEVA - At County Line Auto, they pride themselves on being able to find whatever car part their customers are looking for. “Our primary business is selling used auto parts,” Co-Owner Sim Lynch said. County Line Auto, located at 2888 North County Line Rd. in Geneva Township, features a state-of-the-art parts locating system. Unique to County Line Auto is that the employees do a complete inventory of every vehicle that comes into the junk yard, Lynch explained. He said employees shelve most of the parts at that time so they’re already on the shelves when customers come in. County Line Auto also uses two parts locator systems, Lynch said. When a customer comes in looking for a part, the employee can go right to the computer and search for the part, he said. The computer can show whether County Line Auto has the part in its own inventory, Lynch said. If not, Lynch said he can then do a search for the part nationwide. If the part is out there, County Line Auto can probably find it, Lynch said. He said that, at one time, they were able to locate a hood for a 1963 Buick Riviera for a local customer. The part came from Minnesota, he said. Lynch estimated that County Line Auto has more than 100,000 parts in its inventory. Parts are shipped in and out daily, he said. Some parts are so expensive at car dealerships and not available at stores that a used part might be a good fit for a customer, Lynch said. He explained that many people aren’t
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driving a new car, so they don’t need a new part. In these cases, having a used part is acceptable, he said. “They need something that will work,” Lynch said. And in the harsh winters of northeast Ohio, Lynch said County Line Auto has gas tanks and K-frames shipped in from the south. County Line Auto also supplies parts to many repair and autobody shops in the area, Lynch said. Besides selling used auto parts, County Line Auto also sells used tires and used batteries, Lynch said. Co-Owner Angel Lynch said they will mount and balance tires that they sell. County Line Auto also filters and resells the used antifreeze and windshield washer fluid out of all of the used cars that come in, Lynch said. “We also buy junk cars,” Lynch said. Ninety percent of the time, a representative of County Line Auto will come out and pick up the car, Lynch said. With five full-time employees, County Line Auto strives to meet its customers’ needs, Lynch said. Customer service and finding what the customer is looking for is a priority, Lynch said. “Our main goal is to find customers their parts at a reasonable price,” Angel Lynch said. County Line Auto, located at 2888 North County Line Rd. in Geneva, is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. For information, call County Line Auto at (440) 466-5000.
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775 S. Broadway Ave. Geneva, Ohio (440)466-0696
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D i t a s y u A September 10th & 11th, 2011 s Ashtabula 440-998-2707
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Lakeview Federal Credit Union is a full-service financial institution for all of Ashtabula County. www.LakeviewFCU.com LFCU@LakeviewFCU.com
Jefferson 440-576-4382
Geneva 440-415-9900
ENJOY COUNTRY DAYS Please stop by and see us for your tractor parts & service.
COPE FARM EQUIPMENT, INC. Nancy Younessi, Manager 4057 St. Rt. 307, Austinburg, Ohio 44010 Phone: 440-275-2200 • Fax: 440-275-6651 Email: austinburg@copefarm.com
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Carryout Available Open 11:00am-2:30am 7/365 • 440-275-1983 1744 St. Rt. 45, 1/2 mile south of I-90 on St. Rt. 45
Sat., Sept. 10, 2011 10:00-11:45 a.m. - Registration for vegetable contest. 12:00 p.m. - Parade, sponsored by the Andover Bank and RTS. 1:00 p.m. - Flag raising. Introduction of Country Days Maiden and Elders. Introduction of Visiting Festival Royalty. Parade awards. Class B Horseshoes Pitching, sponsored by Tree Tyme Nursery. 1:00-6:00 p.m. - Car Show, sponsored by Dalin Mold and Machine Co, Inc., Great Lakes Chevrolet Buick Inc., Preferred Automotive, Richmond Trailer Sales and Spots Carpet Cleaning. 1:30 p.m. - Registration for Pet Show and Sunflower Contest. 1:30 p.m. - Pizza-Eating Contest, sponsored by Capp’s Pizza - Austinburg. 2:00 p.m. - Pet Show, sponsored by Geneva Dog and Pony, Austinburg Nursing and Rehab and Austinburg Veterinary Clinic. 2:00 p.m. - Corn Hole Contest, sponsored by Shannon’s Mini Mart. 3:45 p.m. - Sunflower and Vegetable Contest, sponsored by Ryan Heating and Cooling, Inc. 4:00 p.m. - Tug of War, sponsored by Jerry Burke and Spring Team. 4:30-6:30 p.m. - Randy Trask N the Buds 5:00 p.m. - Bed Races, sponsored by Mr. C’s Ice Cream. 7:00-11:00 p.m. - Wyld Ryde Band, sponsored by Hampton Inn - Ashtabula.
Sun., Sept. 11, 2011 11:00 a.m. - Church in the Park. 12:00-4:00 p.m. - Country Dinner at Austinburg United Church of Christ. 12:00 p.m. - Registration for yard games, greased pole, frog jump, water battles and others. 12:30 p.m. - Frisbee Competition/ Exhibition, sponsored by Austinburg Veterinary Clinic. 12:30 p.m. - Frog jump, sponsored by Quinn’s Family Restaurant. 1:00 p.m. - Class A Horsehoe Pitching, sponsored by Tree Tyme Nursery. 1:30 p.m. - Greased pole. 2:00 p.m. - Scott Joplin concert inside Austinburg Church by Frank Behne and Miriam Thayer. 2:00 p.m. - Yard games sponsored by Girl Scout Troops #305 and #515. 3:00 p.m. - Geneva Image, sponsored by the Andover Bank. 3:00 p.m. - Jungle Terry, sponsored by Rapid Photo. 4:00 p.m. - Kids Water Battles, sponsored by Austinburg Fire Department. 3:30 p.m. - Slow Bike Race. 4:00-5:00 p.m. - Ray Coy and the Last Ride Blue Grass and a Little Country Band. 4:30 p.m. - Pedal Tractor Race, sponsored by Jerry Burke. 5:30-7:30 p.m. - Blues Project, sponsored by Andover Bank. 7:30 p.m. - Raffle drawing, flag lowering and Taps.
A Chinese raffle will be held all day, both days, as well as the Antique Tractors and Engine Show that is sponsored by Cope Farm Equipment. Crafts and kids’ games also will be going on both days.
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Stop by our tourist information center for visitor’s guides, county maps, covered bridge driving tour maps, winery maps, state maps and regional event calendars. Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
CommUNITY Bank Austinburg Banking Center 1853 St. Rt. 45, Austinburg, OH
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