See the special 4-page Hunting section Grand River Academy opens new lecture hall — See page 3A
Beatitude House dedicated in Ashtabula — See page 6A
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THEGAZETTE
Vol. No. 135, No. 40
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2011
Jefferson BOE accepts purchase offer for old school building BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers
provements spread over an unspecified period of time. The property primarily will be JEFFERSON - Plans to convert used by the police department, the old Jefferson Elementary who need the additional room, School property into the home of Village Administrator Terry Finthe Jefferson Police Department ger said. continue to move forward. For the price, the village will During a meeting on Wednes- receive a 12,000-square-foot day, Sept. 28, the Jefferson Area building on nearly four acres of Local Schools Board of Education land, Finger said. The police dedid its part by unanimously ap- partment would occupy the front proving the purchase agreement 3,500 square feet of the building. from the Village of Jefferson for The existing police department the old Jefferson Elementary building would then be given to School property located at 108 the fire department. East Jefferson St. The back part of the building The village has offered would be used for something not $300,000 for the remaining par- yet determined, Finger said. cel of land and building at the old Finger said there’s also an adelementary school site. The offer vantage to the village owning the consists of $150,000 in cash and land, because it would connect two an additional $150,000 credit parks. See BOE page 2A package for in-kind labor and im-
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Ashtabula County celebrates its covered bridges this weekend
GHS crowns Homecoming royalty
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Visit Ashtabula County’s 18 covered bridges this weekend during the Covered Bridge Festival. Pictured is the Giddings Road Covered Bridge. BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON - The leaves changing from green to red and gold signal more than
merely the beginning of autumn. Ashtabula County’s painted landscape also heralds the perfect time to view the county’s 18 covered bridges. Autumn is ushering in an ar-
ray of colors as Ohio begins its fall color transformation, said Casey Burdick, Fall Color Forester for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR).
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AACS District prepares old schools for auction BY SADIE PORTMAN Gazette Newspapers
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Hank Burlingame was crowned the Geneva High School Homecoming King, while Veronica Clutter was crowned Homecoming Queen.
Milliken awarded GOTL Citizen of the Year award
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Marge Milliken received the Geneva-on-the-Lake Citizen of the Year award and was shocked by the honor. BY SADIE PORTMAN Gazette Newspapers GENEVA-ON-THE-LAKE - The Geneva-on-the-Lake Chamber held its annual dinner last Thursday night, where one of the most prestigious awards, the Citizen of
the Year award, was given to Geneva-on-the-Lake Convention and Visitors Bureau Director Marge Milliken. Betty Sickenger presented the award to Milliken and could not say enough about the life Milliken brings to the village. “This person came to the lake for a weekend, drank the water and never left,” Sickenger said. Milliken began her career as a teacher for disabled children in Perry and eventually did the same line of work for Geneva Area City Schools as well and developed a life with her family. Milliken is now a widow who has never let the death of her husband get her down. “When her husband left her too early and too soon, she got bored,” Sickenger said. The community has come to know and love Milliken, and their display of affection was apparent as all in attendance gave her a standing ovation. “Marge does anything and everything all the time, everywhere. She gives countless hours of time and money,” Sickenger said. Sickenger said Milliken is their own personal walking and talking billboard. “She promotes this lake better than anybody else in this room on this lake,” Sickenger said. Milliken was shocked by the award and very appreciative to all who recognized her dedication.
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and a quite a lot is at Plymouth School, too,” Densmore said. The Ashtabula Area City ASHTABULA - McKinsey El- School Board of Education will ementary and Plymouth Elemen- receive the revenue made from the tary schools will be liquidating auction. their supplies come this weekend. “It’s a good way to sell a lot of Computers, file cabinets, chairs, merchandise in a short period of lockers and lots of other items will time,” Densmore said. be auctioned off at the now-closed Having an auction helps the schools. schools get rid of items without “We even have buses that sit 65 having to decide prices and buy a passengers with their 2010-2011 lot of ad space. certificates and they’re ready to “With an auction, you’ve detergo,” Barry Densmore, owner of mined the value right in that moDensmore Auctions located in ment,” Densmore said. Madison, said. Densmore said the auction’s The buses will be auctioned off crowd will depend on the day. only at McKinsey, located at 1113 “Sometimes you can have sevBunker Hill, on Saturday at noon. eral hundred or under a hundred Plymouth Elementary School, lo- people. It all depends on what a cated at 1002 Plymouth Rd. in need there is is,” Densmore said. Plymouth Township, will hold its However, with school auctions, auction Sunday at noon. Densmore said they usually see a “A ton of stuff is at Bunker Hill nice crowd in attendance.
“We usually get a good turnout because the merchandise is in excellent condition,” Densmore said. The people who come to buy at auctions can vary. “Some people will come in with the idea to reuse the items. Some people come to scrap for metal,” Densmore said. “It all depends on the crowd and the day.” Those wanting to bid on items will have to register with a valid drivers’ license and will be issued a bid card. “We issue them a bid card, which is kind of like a temporary credit card,” Densmore said. Once items are bid on and won, each item won will be marked for ownership. “There will be a ticket on everything a buyer bought,” Densmore said.
See AUCTION page 2A
GHS cheerleaders and volleyball team organize events to support breast cancer research
PHOTO BY JAN PERALA FOR GENEVA SCHOOLS
Geneva High School cheerleaders and volleyball players are doing their parts to raise awareness about breast cancer and to generate funds for Susan G. Komen for the Cure. GHS volleyball teams hosted Volley for the Cure last week and the cheerleading squad hopes to turn SPIRE Stadium into a sea of pink when they stage a PINK OUT at this Friday’s football game. Fans are invited to support this life saving effort by donning pink t shirts and sweatshirts for the game. Pretty in pink in support of the cause are the Geneva Eagle and (from left) senior cheerleader Deidra Inman, senior volleyball players Veronica Clutter, Lindsay Laurello, Aleashia Tapia and Audra Puckrin and senior cheerleader Mandi Galloway. BY JAN PERALA Geneva Area City Schools GENEVA - Loyal Geneva High School grads and fans insist that they bleed scarlet and gray, but GHS cheerleaders are betting that they’ll be willing to add another hue to their true colors to show their support for a life saving cause and put on their pink in support of breast cancer research. October is Breast Cancer
Awareness month and Geneva High School’s Cheerleading squad will lead Cheer for a Cure at this Friday’s (Oct. 7) football game vs. Chardon at SPIRE Stadium. They invite football fans to participate in a PINK OUT to support Susan G. Komen for the Cure and breast cancer research. “We hope to see a stadium filled with nothing but pink at the game on Oct. 7,” said senior cheerleader Deidra Inman. “Everyone is get-
ting with the program and thinking pink. The entire football team will be doing their part by lacing their cleats with pink laces.” GHS Athletic Director Jennifer Crossley said, “A long list of businesses and organizations have donated to this life saving cause. The cheerleaders will be tossing out Pink footballs and pink megaphones and we hope everyone will show their support by wearing pink.”
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2A • GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS
WEDNESDAY, October 5, 2011
Spiderweb volunteers still making a difference JEFFERSON - Since 1980, Spiderweb, located at 133 East Jefferson St. in the Village of Jefferson, has been making a difference in families’ lives one person at a time. Through various services, they inspire and encourage at-risk youth and their families to make healthy choices and gain self-confidence to succeed through a support network of caring volunteers. This week starts another year of after-school tutoring for students in kindergarten through sixth grade. Volunteers from the community will engage their students in activities that will support and encourage them to improve their self-confidence in academics. According to a recent study, the rate of volunteering saw an increase in 2009, the largest increase since 2005. Community members are volunteering their time for a variety of organizations. Volunteers are the backbone of Spiderweb and without them; our services would be drastically reduced.
Not everyone has a passion for helping children with schoolwork, but there are other ways that you can volunteer. The free clothes closet operates Monday through Friday yearlong and volunteers help sort, organize clothes, and assist clients in shopping. Cinderella’s Closet operates the weeks prior to homecoming and prom time, volunteers help young women make gown choices, accessorize and help do hair, nails and makeup. Serving on Spiderweb’s board of directors is another way of volunteering. Spiderweb seeks those individuals that have a compassionate caring heart with a strong sense of wanting to make a difference, to call for more information. Are you ready to make a difference in someone’s life? Call Spiderweb at 576-4547 for more information about volunteer opportunities and about the services, they offer for residents in Ashtabula County.
Ashtabula Senior Center offers AARP driving refresher course ASHTABULA - The Ashtabula Senior Center is offering an AARP Driving Refresher Course to be held on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011, at 8 a.m. to noon at the Ashtabula Senior Center. Normal changes caused by aging, perhaps bad habits developed over time and new distractions are all reasons for participating in the AARP Driver Safety Program. AARP’s goal is to keep older drivers driving long
and safer not only for themselves, but for others as well. This driving safety course is designed especially for drivers age 50 and older to help people live more independently as they age. AARP membership is not required to take the course and there is no test to pass. Classroom course participants may be eligible to receive a state
mandated, multi-year discount on their auto insurance premiums. Voluntary discounts are offered in select states. Please consult your insurance agents for further details. If you are interested in enrolling in the driving refresher course call the Ashtabula Senior Center at 440998-6750, cost for members $12.00 or non-member $14.00 with checks made out to AARP Driving course.
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MILLIKEN “Thank you all. I had no idea you were going to do this,” Milliken said. Milliken said she loves GOTL and enjoys doing what she can to promote it. “I tell you what, this is the most fun I’ve ever had,” Milliken said. “I love Genevaon-the-Lake. I try to go to every single activity.” Milliken said she cannot remember missing a single dinner theater performance held at The Landing. “I’ve been to every dinner theater I think since the very
PINK The planned PINK OUT is a sequel to a successful Volley for the Cure that raised funds for breast cancer awareness last week. Eagles volleyball players and GHS Athletic Boosters teamed up to sell T shirts, host a Chili Cook Off, a Basket raffle and a variety of fundraising activities with all proceeds directed to breast cancer research. “Thanks to the Geneva High School Cheerleaders and volleyball players for their continued dedication to raising awareness for Breast
BOE The village would be able to hold events there in the future like Village Days, flea markets and other activities because of the ample room and parking. JALS Superintendent Doug Hladek sees the agreement as a good thing for both the school district and the village and a continuation of their good working relationship. With the board of education accepting the purchase offer, the matter returned to Jefferson Village Council on Monday, Oct. 3.
AUCTION Densmore Auctions accepts cash, credit or checks since they have a new computerized system. “Everything a buyer bought will have to be picked up within a few days after the auction,” Densmore said. Densmore said the auction will move quick. “We sell as fast as we can. I have 10 employees there to keep things running smoothly,” Densmore said. Densmore said although those seeking to buy will probably be scattered with those wishing to sell it at second-hand shops and others looking for scrap metal, there will be others among the crowd looking for a piece for
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beginning,” Milliken said. “I always like to go on the first night so I can see all the quirks in it.” Milliken was overcome by the community honoring her and said she did not think there was a better place on earth to live. “I just love it. It’s the best place in the world to be and I thank you all for this,” Milliken said. Sadie Portman, reporter for the Gazette, may be reached at sportman@ gazettenews.com.
From page 1A Cancer,” said Dr. Amitabh Goel, University Hospitals Geneva Medical Center surgeon and Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. “One in eight women will develop breast cancer in their life time and early detection is the most effective way to treat breast cancer as it provides patients with the highest cure rates. The continued involvement of the school in this very important health issue should make us all very proud.”
From page 1A During this meeting, council passed the first of three readings necessary to move forward with the purchase. Voting in favor of the motion were Brian Diehl, Kay Ann Brabender and Lon Damon. Councilor Ken Fertig voted against the motion, while Rick Hoyson and Jerry March abstained from voting. According to council rules, the abstentions go with the majority. Council will take up the matter again during its next meeting.
From page 1A sentimental value. “People who went to the schools might want to buy a piece for memory sakes,” Densmore said. “These schools have been in the community for a long time and perhaps someone might want to buy a desk or locker they might have used.” Densmore said the auctions are always a lot of fun and interesting as the carnival-like atmosphere takes over the buyers. “There are so many different walks of life who come to these auctions,” Densmore said. “It’s always fun.” Sadie Portman, reporter for the Gazette, may be reached at sportman@gazettenews.com.
COMMUNITY
WEDNESDAY, October 5, 2011
GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • 3A
Strike up the band Jefferson BOE approves personnel items Burazer is new band director at JAHS
BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers
BY CAROLYN BEHR=JEROME Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON - Fred Burazer has some pretty big shoes to fill as the new high school band director at Jefferson Area High School. He replaces Dennis Lawrence, who was with JAHS since 1983. A graduate of Lakeview High School, Burazer came to JAHS six years ago. “Jefferson was my first interview,” Burazer said. It turned out to be his first and only teaching job. Hired in 2006, Burazer taught at Jefferson and Rock Creek Elementary schools. He also worked with the high school bands. “Dennis was a mentor to me, especially because he knew he would be retiring,” Burazer said. This year, Burazer has the band all to himself, but he has tried to keep many of Lawrence’s traditions alive. The band does have a new performance at the pre-game of the football games: they spell out J-A-H-S in lowercase letters. One senior tuba player then dots the “j.” Another new addition to the JAHS repertoire is a music theory class. “We started with just four students,” Burazer said. “But when word got out that I was offering this class, our enrollment went up.” He’s very excited about the class and hopes it’ll be something that JAHS can continue to offer. “It’s the type of class that someone could take each year and still get something new out of it,” Burazer explained. The class focuses on the analytical side of music and on what makes music sound the way it sounds. The excitement Burazer has is not just for this one class. He’s excited about every aspect of his job. “I have a great job,” he smiled. “This is my dream (to have my own band.)” That dream started in high school. Burazer played saxophone because it was the instrument his dad played. “He didn’t want to buy a new instrument, so I had to play the sax,” Burazer said. Saxophone isn’t the only instrument Burazer plays, however. He also plays piano, guitar, the Ukulele and the Didgeridoo.
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Fred Burazer is the new high school band director at Jefferson Area High School. “I have challenged myself to learn all instruments,” said Burazer. “If I’m going to teach it, I want to know how to play it.” The double-reed instruments like the Bassoon are the few he doesn’t play. Burazer’s dad may have given him his first instrument, but his high school band director was the main influence for his becoming a teacher. He said he never thought of music as an option for a career, but he did want his own band. His director really encouraged him to follow his dreams. Burazer added that he excelled at music. He was interested in other things, like sports, but excelled at music. In fact, he says he was a “nerd” when he was younger. “I guess I still am a music nerd and will be for a long time,” he laughed. He hopes to be at JAHS for many years to come. After graduating high school, Burazer attended Youngstown State University and studied music education. While at YSU and during his first years at JAHS, Burazer used music as a way to travel and see the country. He has played in fifteen to twenty different bands over the years. “Everything from rock to hip hop,” he said. His favorite was a Latinsalsa band that he played with in Cleveland. Burazer may be living his dream at JAHS, but one of his proudest moments was playing music with his dad this last summer. “My dad hadn’t played his sax since the ’70’s,” he explained. “And playing with him was one of the most unforgettable moments of my life.”
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JEFFERSON - The Jefferson Area Local Schools Board of Education approved a lengthy list of personnel items during its meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 26. In matters of certified personnel, the board approved a one-year limited contract for Gary Trautman as a gifted / intervention tutor at Rock Creek Elementary for the 2011/2012 school year, effective Sept. 13, 2011. The board also modified Sara Kreisher’s continuing contract from Title I teacher to Title I teacher / coach at her present salary level, effective Sept. 29, 2011. The board then approved the following people as classified substitutes for the 2011/2012 school year: —Debra Rowland, classified substitute. —Jeffrey Farver, bus driver. —Terry Funtash, bus driver. —April Graves, nurse’s assistant. In other classified personnel matters, the board approved a one-year limited contract for Phyllis Dumperth as a bus monitor for the 2011/2012 school year, effective Sept. 29, 2011. The board also approved a re-assignment of Diana Dickson-Sowry from her new assignment as a custodian to her former position in Trans-
portation as a bus driver, prior to completion of the 30day probationary period, per her request and effective Sept. 7, 2011. The board also approved contracts for the following personnel for the 2011/2012 school year, as indicated below: —Connie Keeney - Custodian (one-year limited contract); effective Sept. 19. —Terry Luce - Head Maintenance; effective Sept. 29, 2011 In other matters, the board approved a supplemental contract as the Girls’ Freshman Basketball Coach for Jason Hagerdon for the 2011/2012 sports seasons, contingent upon meeting the Athletic Department Guidelines for fielding a team. The board also approved Danielle Locy as a Junior High Clock Operator for the fall and winter sports contests for the 2011/2012 school year. Regarding volunteers, the board approved the following as volunteer assistants for the 2011/2012 sports seasons, contingent upon the minimum number to field an athletic team: —Jon Hall, girls’ basketball. —Randy Ruebel, girls’ basketball. —Don McCormack, girls’ basketball. —Steven French, boys’ basketball. In resignations, the board accepted the resignation of
Terry Furman from his supplemental contract as the eighth-grade class advisor position for the 2011/ 2012 school year. In non-athletic supplemental contracts, the board approved the following for supplemental contracts for the 2011/2012 school year: —Mark Pickard, audiovisual coordinator. —Abram Bartunek, eighth-grade class advisor. The board also approved James Butler, a non-licensed, non-employee, for a supplemental contract as the assistant spring play director for the 2011/2012 school year. In other resignations, the board accepted, with regret, the resignation of Rose Saylor from her position as a seven-hour cook at Jefferson Junior / Senior High School for the purpose of retirement, effective at the end of the day on Oct. 31, 2011. Ms. Saylor has served the district for 25 years. The board also accepted the resignation of Mary Dumperth from her position as a four-hour cook at Jefferson Junior / Senior High School, effective August 25, 2011. The board also dealt with some contract modifications. They dealt with the following certified personnel: —Alex Anderson – from Bachelor’s + 20 to Masters. —Abram Bartunek –
from Bachelor’s + 10 to Masters. —Brenda Camp – from Masters + 20 to Masters + 30. —Nancy Champlin – from Masters + 10 to Masters + 20. —Barbara Dwyer – from Masters + 20 to Masters + 30. —Lois Freeman – from Masters to Masters + 10. —Patricia Hitchcock – from Masters + 10 to Masters + 20. The board also modified Michele Allega’s classified contract from six-hour paraprofessional at Jefferson Elementary to six-and-a-halfhours paraprofessional at Jefferson Junior / Senior High School; Mary Dumperth’s contract from 1.25-hour bus monitor to two-hour bus monitor; and Jodi Schmidt’s contract from 2.5-hour bus monitor to 2.75hour bus monitor. The board also approved a leave of absence for Stacy Talcott, effective approximately Oct. 10, 2011 through Jan. 13, 2012, and a leave of absence for Mary Ford, effective Sept. 13, 2011 until approximately Dec. 1, 2011. All hires and volunteers are contingent upon proper certification and successful background checks, where applicable. Stefanie Wessell, senior editor for Gazette Newspapers, may be reached at swessell@gazettenews.com.
Grand River Academy opens a new lecture hall BY SADIE PORTMAN Gazette Newspapers AUDSTINBURG TOWNSHIP - The Grand River Academy opened a new building with an official dedication on Saturday. The Robert S. Morrison Lecture Center opened its doors for the first time to students and the public alike. “The idea of the lecture center originally started in 1998 by our facility consultant and he identified several needs at the time for Grand River Academy,” Randy Blum, headmaster of the academy, said. The science building, recreation center and maintenance facility all now have been done according to plans from the 1998 facility consultant. “In 2002, the board of trustees wanted to build one structure to house the rec center and lecture hall, but it was going to cost over $2 million at that time,” Blum said. The academy could not afford the price tag and let the facility plans sit for awhile, but the idea was never far from their minds. “In 2009, a gift from the Morrison Foundation enabled the board of trustees to consider finishing this long-anticipated building,” Blum said. Then another surprise arose when the cost for the center came in at 20 percent lower than expected. The
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Randy Blum, headmaster of Grand River Academy, was the first to speak at Saturday’s ribbon-cutting ceremony as they opened up the Robert S. Morrison Lecture Center. academy knew they could center would not be. door.’ I think we’ve done build the center and their “There’s a lot of donors that. We’ve taken the opporsupport had only grown sitting in the audience to- tunity to build something throughout the years. night and I’d like to give a here to give opportunity to The ground broke in Au- special thanks to the donors the students and multiple gust 2010 and the future of because without your sup- generations to come through Grand River Academy be- port and the Morrison Foun- this school in the future,” gan. dation, we’d be standing in DeCato said. Now completed, the cen- the field getting rained on With a pair of scissor and ter offers a spacious lecture right now,” Blum said. the applause of support, the hall, along with plenty of The center brings new Robert S. Morrison Lecture activities for the boys in opportunities former stu- Center was officially opened, their spare time. dents did not have. with Blum giving these final “What a wonderful build“This is a huge opportu- words before cutting the ribing for Grand River Academy nity for them,” John DeCato bon, “We will officially open for the boys to take man- said. the Morrison Lecture Center dated and state testing, colDeCato was proud to be for probably 80 to 100 years lege prep exams for presen- a part of the ceremony and of use by Grand River boys.” tations, award ceremonies sees bright things for the and hosting community pro- future of the academy. Sadie Portman, reporter grams,” Blum said. “In a quote from Milton for the Gazette, may be Blum said without the Berle, he said, ‘If opportu- reached at sportman@gazette generosity of the donors, the nity doesn’t knock, build a news.com.
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Many students came into see their new facility and hear about the journey to get the center completed. They were joined by the many supporters of and donors to the academy.
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The ribbon was cut as a completion to the ceremony and those in attendance were welcomed to tour the building.
4A • GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS
WEDNESDAY, October 5, 2011
Under the ‘razor blade’: Jefferson Healthcare Center raises $2,000 for Heart Walk BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers
sociation. With the motivation of shaving their boss bald, the JEFFERSON - When staff at the Jefferson Jefferson Healthcare Cen- Healthcare Center reached ter Administrator George their goal through a variety Dubic began thinking of of fundraising events, inways to motivate his staff cluding rummage sales, 50/ to raise money for the 50 raffles, a cornhole tourAshtabula County Heart nament and more. “The residents really Walk, he probably didn’t realize at first that he would liked the rummage sale,” wind up with a whole new Activities Director Laura look after it was all said Holmes said. and done. After brainstorming ideas, Dubic decided he would shave off his hair if the staff at the Jefferson Healthcare Center, located at 222 East Beech St. in Jefferson, could raise $2,000 for the Heart Walk. And not only would he shave his head, but he would let the staff do the cutting. “We’re a very competitive facility, and we were competing against other homes,” Dubic said. The 2011 Ashtabula County Heart & Stroke Walk was held this past weekend at the SPIRE Institute in Harpersfield Township. Every year, walk participants raise money for the American Heart As-
The staff were rewarded this past Monday, as Dubic sat in a barber’s chair while his staff - and even a couple of residents - shaved his head. The residents also gathered around to watch in delight. “It’s a very expensive haircut,” Dubic said. “I feel a little bit of my dignity just oozing away with each cut.” Daryl Rakosy of the American Heart Associa-
tion was on hand to watch the festivities and receive a symbolic check of $2,000 from Dubic and his staff. Rakosy said more than 700 people participated in the Heart Walk this weekend, raising $150,000. “It’s a worthwhile cause,” Dubic said. Stefanie Wessell, senior editor for Gazette Newspapers, may be reached at swessell@gazettenews.com. Jefferson Healthcare Center Administrator George Dubic presented this symbolic check to Daryl Rakosy of the American Heart Association.
Jef ferson Healthcare Center residents and staff gathered to watch.
Residents watch in delight as Jefferson Healthcare Center Administrator George Dubic has his hair shaved. PHOTOS BY STEFANIE WESSELL
Jefferson Healthcare Center Administrator George Dubic prepares to have his hair shaved off by his staff.
The residents and staff cheered as Jefferson Healthcare Center Administrator George Dubic’s hair was shaved.
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WEDNESDAY, October 5, 2011
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GOTL Municipal Golf Course tees up worldwide applicants for open manager position BY SADIE PORTMAN Gazette Newspapers
the process of reviewing applicants. “I’m very pleased with the G E N E VA - O N - T H E - amount of applicants we LAKE - The Geneva-on-the- have so far,” Hockaday said. Lake Municipal Golf Course “We have a lot of qualified has opened up for applica- people interested in our tions as their old manager, course.” Van Hicks, has retired after The quantity and quality eight years of serving the of applicants really excited community. GOTL officials, and “Van left us in very good Hockaday said they feel they shape,” GOTL Village Ad- will easily be able to find a ministrator Jim Hockaday candidate who can takes said. Hicks’ place. Hicks has grown the golf The span of applicants course from the bottom up has gone worldwide for the and made the course the suc- golf course manager. cess it is today. “We got an application “I don’t expect the next from Cape Coral, Florida, person to be like Van,” and I thought that would be Hockaday said. the farthest applicant we Hockaday said they are have and then I just received looking for someone with a one from Budapest, Hunsales background and possi- gary,” Hockaday said. Hockaday hopes to have bly management experience. “We’re looking for some- the applications reviewed one with prior manager ex- and a manager up and ready perience and someone who to go by the end of October. “We really want to have can make sales,” Hockaday the position filled before the said. The golf course has be- we shut down the course for winter season,” come a popular outlet not the just in the summer but in Hockaday said. Hockaday said although the fall as well, and GOTL is looking to grow its mem- Hicks has moved on, the golf course will remain open and bership. “We’re really hoping to have the same atmosphere find someone who can sell Hicks created. “People can expect the golf and someone who can focus on sales,” Hockaday same golf course even though Hicks is gone,” said. The manager of the Hockaday said. With the applicants’ incourse will be required to do market development, man- terest spanning across an age all the staff in the club ocean, GOTL officials are house as well as grounds highly anticipating the crew and the main idea of course to keep on making strides for the future. selling golf. “We’ve really got a great “There is a notice out there for applications and group to choose from,” we’ll be accepting applica- Hockaday said. tions until Oct. 5,” Hockaday Sadie Portman, reporter said. Once the Oct. 5th dead- for the Gazette, may be line comes to pass, the GOTL reached at sportman@ Parks Committee will begin gazettenews.com.
Ashtabula will receive funds through Clean Ohio program BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers ASHTABULA - Last week, the State of Ohio Controlling Board approved $953,150 in Clean Ohio Assistance Fund grants for three Ohio communities. The Clean Ohio Assistance Fund supports brownfield redevelopment in Ohio’s urban areas and is administered by the Office of Redevelopment, which is housed in the Ohio Department of Development’s Community Services Division. Among those communities receiving Clean Ohio funds is the City of Ashtabula. “Clean Ohio has proven to be a viable and successful program that supports communities as they work to revitalize blight and forgotten properties,” said William Murdock, Chief of the Department’s Commu-
nity Services Division. “This is the first critical step to redevelopment.” The Clean Ohio Assistance Fund is part of the Clean Ohio Fund, which restores, protects and connects Ohio’s important natural and urban areas by preserving green space and farmland, improving outdoor recreation, and cleaning up brownfields to encourage redevelopment and revitalize communities. The City of Ashtabula (Ashtabula County) will receive a $263,131 grant to conduct a Phase II Environment Assessment on the Tannery Hill property. The property, located at 3906 Tannery Hill, totals nearly 11 acres northeast of downtown and adjacent to the Ashtabula River. The Phase II Environmental Assessment, which will determine the property’s environmental suitability and possible
ASHTABULA - The issue of Ashtabula Chief of Police Robert Stells using Facebook while on the clock was brought up at Monday’s Ashtabula City Council meeting by the Citizens of Ashtabula Camera Committee as they addressed the council about the traffic cameras. John Ginnard, one of the committee’s organizers, said the city is mismanaged and needs to look at how they spend their time. “The problem is a mismanagement of funds and a mismanagement of time, and a good example of a mismanagement of time with the law enforcement is the head of the police force sitting on Facebook for hours on end while he’s on duty,” Ginnard said. Ginnard said the city needs to reevaluate their day-to-day workings. “Nowhere in his job description does it say that he has the right to go onto Facebook and continually promote the cameras,” Ginnard said. Ward 3 Councilor Ann Stranman said she has noticed the complaints about Stell on many of the local forums. “I do go on some of the local internet forums. I know about the accusations of the Chief [Stell], saying he is spending too much time on Facebook while he is on duty,” Stranman said. Stranman said they are manipulating the time Stell spends on Facebook while he is on duty. “I think it actually has been very limited. Most of the time it’s on his own time,” Stranman said. Stranman said City Manager Anthony Cantagallo is well aware of the time spent on Facebook and sees it as part of his duty as a representative of the police department. “[Stell] has actually welcomed people to contact the manager. I believe the manager
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“A group of us friends were talking and thought it’d be a good thing to do,” Swank GENEVA - The Geneva said. Community Center will be This will be the first quarholding a quarter auction on ter auction held at the comOct. 9 to benefit breast can- munity center. A quarter auccer research. tion is a combination of an “We are going to donate all auction and raffle. the funds to cancer research,” “All of the attendees will Hope Swank said. “It will end be asked to bring their own up going to the Susan G. quarters,” Swank said. Komen fund.” “They bid according to the Swank said the idea retail value of the item.” started small and then grew If an item is worth beinto a reality. tween $1 and $25, the bidder bids one quarter. Each time the item passes another $25 in value, another quarter is needed for bidding. “When the auctioneer is aware of some matters when it is addressing police and city business,” Stranman said. shows the item, she will announce whether it is a one, Stranman said this is a citywide police department issue, which is no different if two or three quarter item,” addressed on the phone or on the internet. Swank said. “If you want to “It’d be the same as if someone was calling bid on the item, you put the him and asking him about it. He’d take the number of quarters needed to time to answer them on the phone or take bid into a cup on the table.” Everyone entering the the time to address them in person,” auction will receive a paddle Stranman said. Stell addressed council on the accusations. and just like in BINGO, one “That is me on Facebook, and I can as- can purchase additional sure that the overwhelming majority of it is paddles to make more than on my own time,” Stell said. Stell said he is answering questions about the department, which is part of his duty as chief of police. “As I have mentioned before to a few people who have asked, I’m just addressing police matters. I am discussing a program that is important to us and in maintaining the safety of the city,” Stell said. Stell said he is addressing the traffic camera issue, a program which he helped initiate. “I fully see that as part of my job and as part of my duties to keep the people properly informed of what the police department is doing and why we’re doing it and what we’re about,” Stell said. Stell said the time on Facebook has not been for his private use but to address misconceptions many people have about the cameras and other department issues. “There has been a lot of misinformation, which happens on blog sites and I understand that,” Stell said. “I’ve tried to dispel some of that and basically I’m going to continue to inform people and answer questions to make sure the proper information gets out there about the police department.”
Stefanie Wessell, senior editor for Gazette Newspapers, may be reached at swessell@gazettenews.com.
one bid at a time. “Each paddle has a number on it, along with poker chips,” Swank said. “The auctioneer will draw a poker chip and announce that number as the winner.”All chips are entered into the auction once it starts, so there is a possibility of drawing a poker chip of someone who did not bid on the item. “If it is your number but you did not choose to bid, it is not your item and we draw again,” Swank said. Swank said she had not heard of a quarter auction until she attended one between four and five weeks ago. “The quarter auction is new to northeast Ohio, so before the auction starts, the auctioneer will go over the instructions,” Swank said. Swank also said the auctioneer will take it slow the first few rounds so everyone can get used to how a quarter auction is conducted. “We’ll do a couple of rounds and then stop to an-
swer questions,” Swank said. Swank said the auction will be a fun time with a 50/ 50 raffle also offered, as well as some educational points. “We will talk about breastfeeding and also have a bra demonstration to determine the right fit for you,” Swank said. Some of the womenowned businesses expected to attend include: Dove Chocolate Discoveries, Uppercase Living, Safire Rose, Miche, My Essential Body Wear, Willow House, Avon, Scentsy, Thirty One Gifts, Party Lite, Silpada Designs, Tastefully Simple, Mary Kay, Lia Sophia, Pampered Chef and more. The doors will open at 4 p.m. with the auction starting at 5 p.m. Tickets are $5 a piece and all are welcome to attend. For more information, call (440) 466-3773. Sadie Portman, reporter for the Gazette, may be reached at sportman@ gazettenews.com.
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BRIDGES “Many maple and ash trees are welcoming us into this year’s fall color season,” said Burdick. “The white ash are showing dark purples while the green ash are glowing with vibrant yellows and golden oranges. Various maples, especially along the edges of woods and in urban areas, are showing some early color; dogwoods are also showing some awesome dark reds.” Ohioans and out-of-state visitors who are waiting for peak fall color are encouraged to head outside and enjoy the crisp fall days leading up to it, Burdick said. This weekend is a perfect opportunity for residents to view the fall leaves, as the Covered Bridge Festival will be held this weekend, Oct. 89. The 28th annual Ashtabula County Covered Bridge Festival will be held Oct. 8-9 at the fairgrounds in Jefferson and
a Phase II Environmental Assessment on the former Davidson Metals property, and the City of Middletown (Butler County), who will receive a $491,033 grant to conduct remediation activities on the former Miami Packaging property. The Clean Ohio Assistance Fund is an opencycle program that provides grant dollars for Phase II Environmental Assessment and Brownfield Cleanup/Public Health Projects. To date, 206 Clean Ohio Assistance Fund projects have been awarded, totaling more than $71.9 million. Of the 206 projects, 60 were for cleanup projects, which leveraged more than $1 billion and are expected to create and retain 5,750 jobs.
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Use of Facebook addressed at council meeting BY SADIE PORTMAN Gazette Newspapers
need for remediation, will include the installation of 95 soil borings, 16 shallow monitoring wells and one deep monitoring well. The assessment also will include nine sediment samples, an asbestos survey, data evaluation and reporting. The city is working to acquire the property and transform it into a large outdoor recreational area that includes a farmer ’s market, pavilion and parking. “The money going to the Tannery Hill property is a significant step forward to improving and sustaining this historic destination. It is a benefit to the property and the community as a whole,” State Representative Casey Kozlowski (RPierpont) said. Also receiving funds were the City of Youngstown (Mahoning County) , who will receive a $198,986 grant to conduct
From page 1A will feature food, crafts, entertainment and materials available for self-guided tours of the 18 county covered bridges. Admission will be $4 for adults. Children under 12 will be free. But the stars of the weekend are the 18 covered bridges. A host group will sell refresh-
ments and official Covered Bridge Festival souvenirs at each bridge. To learn more about the bridges or the festival, visit the Covered Bridge Festival’s Web site at http:// w w w. c o v e r e d b r i d g e festival.org.
Saybrook Township is accepting pre-season reservations Saybrook Township Park will accept “pre-season” reservations for the next summer season, beginning the first Saturday in November, on a first-come, firstserved basis. This year it will be done on Saturday, Nov. 5, between 9 a.m. and noon. On this one day only, to make your “pre-season” reservations you have the option to call (440) 969-1106 or come into the Township Offices located at 7347 Center Rd. (State Route 45) Ashtabula. After Nov. 5, you will be required to contact the Park directly at 440-964-9177 and leave your name, phone number, date requested and the number of people you will have. Someone will call you back in the next few weeks.
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Beatitude House dedicated in Ashtabula BY SADIE PORTMAN Gazette Newspapers ASHTABULA - The Beatitude House is making its first branch outside of the Youngstown area by creating housing for homeless women and children in the old Saint Joseph’s School in Ashtabula. “This is very exciting for the Ashtabula area and the Beatitudes House,” Patricia McNicholas, executive director of the Beatitude House, said. The Beatitude House is more than just homeless housing as it offers a chance for women to make a change. “The Beatitude House offers the compassion and education needed to break the cycle of poverty and homelessness for women and children,” McNicholas said. The Beatitude House has been a plan in progress for a few years, but last Wednesday organizers held a dedication as they transition the building into a home. “For the last three, three and a half years, we have been working to bring the Beatitude House to Ashtabula,” McNicholas said. McNicholas thanked the grace of God for the good the Beatitude House has brought to communities and their continued growth in bringing hope to the homeless women of northeast Ohio. “The work is God’s, not ours, and so many people have answered the call to
come,” McNicholas said. Joe and Mary Kay DelPrior, Father Philip Miller, Father Raymond Thomas and Barbara Fisher are just some of the names involved in the project. “Father Miller has been pastor of this parish until very recently and has been an incredible support,” McNicholas said. John Byczkowski drove up from Cincinnati, Ohio as a representative from the Federal Home Loan Bank that is helping to fund the project. Byczkowski is the assistant vice president at the bank and said their bank was created for projects like this. “We were created during the Great Depression by Congress to get the housing market going again,” Byczkowski said. Although they were started by Congress, the bank is privately owned, with only one condition made by Congress that they continue to keep. “One thing Congress tells us to do is we have to set aside 10 percent of our profits each year for affordable housing,” Byczkowski said. Byczkowski said they get lots of applications every year for affordable housing and the Beatitude House was chosen out of the applications. “This is one of those projects, and there are no politics involved in the process,” Byczkowski said. “We have very strict guidelines about scoring applications.”
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The members who will be working at the Ashtabula Beatitude House stand and are recognized at the dedication last Wednesday. The applicants are ranked until all the money has been given away. Usually eight to 10 percent of the project is funded by the bank. “This is an usual project in that we are giving about half the money for the project. This is about a million dollar project and we
gave them $500,000,” Byczkowski said. Byczkowski said he loves to go out and see the project from start to finish. “This is the fun part of the job. It gets us out of the office and we get to see where our money is going,” Byczkowski said. The bank funded 70
projects last year, and Byczkowski said they always see the community prosper from them. “There’s no doubt that the community is going to be better for it,” Byczkowski said. “Projects like this are really important and give people a chance to turn their lives around.”
The Beatitude House is still accepting donations and campaigning for additional funding. “Make a House a Home campaign is giving the public more opportunities to donate and help with this cause,” Ashtabula Ward 3 Councilor Ann Stranman said. Make a House a Home will take any donations one can afford to give. “Ranging from $1,800 to complete an apartment, which is basically providing the entire apartment with cabinets, $1,200 for windows, $600 (for) adopt an appliance, $300 for security and then any amount that anyone can donate can help with finishing touches,” Stranman said. Stranman will be collecting money from the private funding. Anyone wishing to help donate can contact the Beatitude House at (330) 7443147.
Sadie Portman, reporter for the Gazette, may be The Beatitude House blue prints were on display to be reached at viewed as the old St. Joseph’s School is restored to be Once the St. Joseph’s School is transformed into the Beatitude House, it will be the first sportman@gazettenews.com. branch to be developed outside of the Youngstown area. used as homeless housing for women and children.
Face-Lift for the Hubbard House Born Annual Underground Railroad Pilgrimage Tour is Oct. 8 By MARTHA SOROHAN Gazette Newspapers ASHTABULA – At the ripe old age of 170, face lifts are to be expected. The latest one at the Hubbard House Underground Railroad Museum in Ashtabula Harbor involves stripping the brick building of yellow paint, cleaning and repainting it. “You kind of get into a mind set, and you just do it,” said
Aaron Young, of Akron, meticulously guiding a paint stripper spray to each row of bricks on the two-story home. Overseeing the work by Amen Seal of Akron is Hubbard House Director Betsy English. “The house was painted about a dozen years ago after nearly 50 years of neglect,” she said. The yellow color, which surprised residents accustomed to the red brick, was chosen by Tim Hubbard, descendant of the Hubbards whose underground railroad stop was known as “Mother Hubbard’s Cupbroad.” “He found chips of yellow paint during an archeological dig,” she said.
The west and north sides of the home are being stripped and repainted this year; the other two sides will be treated next year. The work precedes a major addition of a gift shop at the historical site. “The original house had two more wings, one a summer kitchen and a mother-in-law suite. We want to add on to have more display area,” she said. English said the expansion is self-funded, meaning within the Hubbard House’s budget, and ground will be broken later this year or next spring. “That is why we are painting now – to be ready for the ground-breaking,” she said. Visitors at Saturday’s Un-
Five members of Akehurst family attend Spencer All-Classes Reunion Each year Spencer School graduates gather to share memories and renew friendships at the Spencer All Classes Reunion. Among the attendees this year were five members of the Akehurst family. Tom Akehurst traveled from Texas for the festivities and Barbara Jean Akehurst Hunter came north from South Carolina to join relatives from Geneva and Madison at the gathering at Geneva Township Park. Pictured fom left are: Tom, ’56 grad, from S.C.; Cecily (Akehurst) Rockhill, ’57 grad from Geneva; Neil (Akehurst) Dixon, ’58 from Geneva; Barbara Jean (Akehurst) Hunter, 1st6th grade only from TX; Paula (Akehurst) Doland, 1st grade only, from Madison. The Spencer All Classes Reunion welcomes students who attended the school from 1938-1961 and planning is already underway for next years’ gathering. For information about the Spencer All Classes Reunion, please contact Charlotte Hunt at 466-8033.
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approximately 1300 students, plus the students at Lakeside Intermediate,” Jackson said. It is estimated the Lakeside Intermediate School has 676 students in attendance. “I’m so excited about this venture, with your help I know that this can be achieved. Let’s make a difference for the children here in our community,” Jackson said. All sock donations can be dropped off at the Hiawatha Church of God in Christ, located at 3417 Hiawatha Avenue in Ashtabula. Born to Win will also be accepting monetary donations for the project. “If you would like to make a monetary donation, please make checks payable to Born to Win Inc. and specify for Socks for Kids,” Jackson said Those wishing to send donations via the post office can mail them to P.O. Box 294, Ashtabula, Ohio 44005. For more information, call Jackson at (440) 228-7227. Jackson is proud to be able to keep children warm this winter and is thankful for all the donations they are able to gather. Jackson is already grateful for the donations that have already been received and looks forward to gathering more socks as the weather begins to cool. “Thank you for your support in making this again a huge success that will benefit the youth of our community,” Jackson said.
ASHTABULA - As the weather cools and more layers are required, Born to Win, Incorporated is beginning its annual Socks for Kids drive. “This year on Nov. 18, 2011, we are reaching out to the youth of our community and distributing Socks For Kids,” La Tonya Jackson, CEO and founder of Born to Win Inc., wrote in a letter. The last day to collect socks will be Nov. 11. “When we have done this in the past, it has been a huge success and we want that to continue,” Jackson said. Born to Win has seen success in the sock drive in past years, but the drive can only be accomplished with the community’s help. “We are asking for your help! We will be distributing these socks to the students at our elementary and intermediate schools and even some day care centers,” Jackson said. Last year, the organization collected around 1,200 socks and they wish to gain an even higher number this year. “Our goal is for each child SUBMITTED PHOTO to be able to pick out two pairs of socks,” Jackson said. “We would also like to leave some socks there for when students may come to school without socks.” Many Used With the elementaryGo-Karts At school campus now in place on Wade Avenue, Born to Win Great Prices will be serving a larger number of children. “After visiting one of our new schools, Michigan buildSadie Portman, reporter K-3, I was then informed for the Gazette, may be Mahoning Ave. NW • Warren, Ohio 44483 ing that the total of students reached at sportman@gazette (330) 646-2425 with the three new schools is news.com.
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derground Railroad Pilgrimage driving tour, which starts from the Hubbard House at 10 a.m. Saturday, will see the work close-up. Similar to the 2003 pilgrimage trip, this year’s tour will stop in Conneaut at the Harriman Lake House and South Ridge Baptist Church. at the Hazel Kibler Museum in Girard, Pa., with lunch at The Depot. Heading west for home, drivers may see the John Brown, Jr., house on Route 307 and the Cherry Valley Hotel. Maps will be provided. “There will be no van this year,” English said. For more information, call the Hubbard House at (440) 964-8168.
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Boy Scouts are back at the bridge
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The Boy Scouts will once again be helping at the Doyle Road Bridge.
Doyle Road Bridge is just one of 18 bridges in Ashtabula County. JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP - The Boy Scouts are cooking again at the Doyle Road Bridge this year during the Ashtabula County Covered Bridge Festival. Each year during the Covered Bridge Festival, Jefferson Boy Scout Troop 41 hosts the Doyle Road Bridge to increase awareness of scouting in the community, raise funds to run the troop, help boys go to summer camp and afford the costs of scouting. Troop 41 is not a “rich boys club” and they are determined to help every scout participate in all their activities. The Covered Bridge fundraiser is one of the best opportunities for the scouts themselves to work hard and keep the troop functioning. The troop is offering several new opportunities at the bridge this year. For anyone interested in Boy Scout memorabilia, there will be close to a hundred discontinued merit badge handbooks and other guides available for a donation. Many of these are dated from the 1920s, 30s and 40s. This is great chance for scouting enthusiasts to add to their personal collection or to resell. Also, new this year are the “Jelly Ladies,” Terry and Vi, from Gatherings Ashtabula County. Gatherings sells Ohio premier wine jellies and more. They will be sta-
tioned at the bridge near the troop selling their wares to any who stop by to visit. Come and see what can be done with all those wonderful Northeast Ohio grapes and wines! It is Boy Scout popcorn time and there will be a variety of popcorn products for sale at the bridge. The scouts will be offering a sample selection from their annual popcorn sale catalog and you will be able to purchase the packaged popcorn and take it with you. All popcorn will be in resealable bags or boxes and easy to carry. Proceeds from the sold popcorn will go to help buy new tents for the troop. Speaking of tents, the scouts of Troop 41 have been sleeping in old, leaking tents for several years now. Often, after a monthly campout another tent is “retired” and deemed unusable. The troop does not require scouts to provide their own tents and has repaired many of the current tents. Even so, soon there will not be enough tents left for the scouts to use. During the weekend of the festival parents of the scouts will be holding a “Cents for Tents” yard sale just down the road, south of the Doyle Road Bridge. Multiple families have donated items to be sold that day with all proceeds, everything, going to buy tents for the troop. The troop hopes to raise
$3,000 to purchase in bulk twelve high quality, durable, all-weather tents. Stop by and see what treasures you may find and help the scouts have new tents to sleep in. As always the scouts will have their usual, popular variety of hot food and beverages available. From bowls of chili, chili dogs and walking tacos, to fresh-made dutch oven fruit cobblers and cider, to baked goods and coffee, the scouts will be offering all ready-to-eat food for only a donation. Covered Bridge souvenirs will also be available for sale to benefit the Covered Bridge Festival. The Doyle Road Bridge, originally constructed in1868, is a beautiful bridge of Town Truss design. This bridge has seen Jefferson Boy Scout Troop 41 offer food and drink to hundreds of people over the years during the festival as they tour the 18 covered bridges in Ashtabula County. Be a part of the experience at the Doyle Road Bridge on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 8 and 9, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day and enjoy the beauty of the fall season while helping one of the best youth organizations in the country; the Boy Scouts of America. — Submitted by Kim Pickard
GOTL Chamber awards business owners for their hard work and dedication BY SADIE PORTMAN Gazette Newspapers G E N E VA - O N - T H E LAKE - The Geneva-onthe-Lake Chamber met for its annual dinner celebrating the end of another successful tourist season. “It’s been a tremendous year for us all, a little wet, but it’s been a great year for us,” GOTL Village Administrator Jim Hockaday said. Hockaday said every year GOTL continues to make strides. “We had several businesses who have made several eye-catching improvements,” Hockaday said. Hockaday gave his top three businesses who made the best improvements over the past year in no particular order. “You really have to give a big round of applause to the Lake House and Winery,” Hockaday said. “They have a done a tremendous job.” Hockaday said you cannot help but take a peek every time you drive by.“I about wreck my car every time I drive because I’m trying to look at what they’re doing,” Hockaday said. “They’re doing just a beautiful job.” A business formerly known as the Euclid Boats and Cottages has also caught Hockaday’s eye. “It’s a one-million percent improvement and it’s a welcomed improvement,” Hockaday said. Hockaday finally mentioned the Pickled Pepper, which also received the honor of Business of the Year. “We had an empty store front there and it’s nice to see something going in there,” Hockaday said. Hockaday said the improvements made within a short time span are simply amazing. “It was about a year ago when you guys got the property,” Hockaday said. “They’ve done some great things.” Hockaday jokingly mentioned the store’s bright colors, but said in all honesty, the store has brought great business to GOTL.“They took it from an empty store front to a really, really bright yellow and green building, but it really is a wonderful business. It’s clean. It’s comfortable. I t ’s family friendly,” Hockaday said. Hockaday said the Pickled Pepper is just another business really representing the atmosphere of the community.
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Geneva-on-the-Lake Village Administrator Jim Hockaday goes over the year in review and discusses the awards he is about to present.
Tim Mills stands with his award for Business of the Year. Mills is also the GOTL fire chief. “It’s been just a wonderful asset, and it’s nice to have a new business come in and one that looks like it has some positive energy and doing very very well,” Hockaday said. Tim Mills, who owns the Pickled Pepper, also has the duty of GOTL fire chief. “I think our council has mentioned several times what a wonderful job Tim has done to our fire department,” Hockaday said. Hockaday said at one time the village always got mutual aid from the surrounding communities. “Now it’s almost getting to the other way around. We made several mutual aid calls to other communities,” Hockaday said. Mills shows his pride in the village with the little things, like making sure the village is kept beautified. “The CDC bought the flowers and the hangers and so forth, and we ended up a little bit short and these guys dug into their pockets and they made up the difference,” Hockaday said. Mills was known to wake up early to make sure the flowers weren’t dry. “Every morning by six in the morning, Tim was out there watering the flowers,” Hockaday said. “That’s the kind of thing
that makes a tremendous impact.” The GOTL Business Person of the Year is Duane Bennette. “There’s not a person in this room who probably doesn’t know Duane Bennette,” Hockaday said. Bennettee, like Mills, is known for his work around the community. “He is probably one of the hardest working and most generous guys around,” Hockaday said. Hockaday said you cannot help but be impressed by Bennette. “You do everything. I don’t know what it is you don’t do,” Hockaday said, addressing Bennette. Hockaday said he owns many establishments and even began Thunder on the Strip. “One of the biggest contributions he’s made is Thunder on the Strip,” Hockaday said. Hockaday said the event continues to grow.
“We celebrated five years this year of Thunder on the Strip, and each year it’s gotten better and better,” Hockaday said. Thunder on the Strip has grown to be one of the village’s most profitable weekends. Duane Bennette received the award for GOTL Business “It used to be the week- Person of the Year. Bennette owns several stores in the end up here where every village and is known for his generosity. business was closed and now it’s the heaviest weekend of the year,” Hockaday You Are Invited To The said. Hockaday said without Bennette. Thunder on the Strip would not be. “I think Duane really deserves a lot of credit for that,” Hockaday said. “It’s not just about being a good business but growing the season and growing everybody else’s business.” Hockaday said Bennette is someone whose success multiplies around him.
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Oct. 7 Ashtabula: Ham Loaf Dinner On Friday, Oct. 7, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., the Trinity Presbyterian Church will be hosting a Ham Loaf Dinner. On the menu will be: Ham Loaf, Scalloped Potatoes, Green Beans, Jello Salad or Applesauce, Rolls and Butter, Beverage and Dessert. Tickets are $8.50 for adults and $3.50 for children ages 4-10. Tickets can be purchased at the door or from Faith in Action Volunteers at 440-964-5506. Faith in Action for the past 15 years have provided a service to the Senior citizens in Ashtabula County through the generosity of volunteers. Proceeds to benefit Faith in Action Volunteer Caregivers. The church is located on 1342 W. Prospect Ave.
By Rev. Jerry Bentley, Pastor First Baptist Church Jefferson ...Built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus Himself being the corner stone…we are being fitted together...growing into a holy temple…built together into a dwelling of God in the Spirit. Ephesians 2:19-22 Foundations, buildings, living, holy temple and Jesus Christ, what do these have in common? Foundations are what support buildings. They have to be firm and secure in order for the structure to withstand the forces of nature and for it to last through time. Listen to Jesus as He compares the difference between a solid and sandy foundation. Matthew 7:24-27. Buildings are in fact inanimate, that is they have no life, yet Paul states that “we are being fitted together...growing into a holy temple.” To shed light on this idea see 1 Peter 2:5, “ye also, as living stones, are built up a spiritual house.” A Holy Temple is a place where the presence of God is found such as the great Temple of Solomon. God literally dwelt in the Holy of Holies. But both Peter and Paul profoundly teach that we are being fitted together as living stones into a living temple. And since we as believers have the Holy Spirit indwelling, the words of the Apostle Paul to the church at Ephesus are profound and appropriate for us today, especially in the midst of the good, bad and ugly of life.
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Oct. 7 Saybrook Township: Swiss steak dinner Saybrook United Methodist Church invites you to a Swiss Steak Dinner on Oct. 7, 4:30-7:00 p.m. at the church on 7900 Depot Rd. The cost is adults, $10, children (under 10), $5, and no charge for children under age three. The dinner includes: Swiss steak, mashed Jesus Christ is the foundation upon which we are be- potatoes, vegetable, applesauce, rolls, home-made pie ing built. It is important to note that the verb here is an and beverage. Carry outs are available. Bring an apaorist passive participle ‘having been built.’ It means petite! we did not, but God did, and is stating a fact that we are being built upon Christ and the Apostles permanently for all eternity to the glory of God. This is significant Oct. 9 Ashtabula: Concert at St. especially in a world full of sin. How cool is this? I am Peter’s impressed and certainly glad to be a part of the living The Baldwin Wallace College Conservatory student temple of God. To be a part - accept, believe and confess Percussion Ensemble and its faculty advisor Prof. Josh to God. Ryan will perform a concert of classical and world music selections at St. Peter Episcopal Church in downtown Ashtabula, 4901 Main Ave., on Sunday, Oct. 9, at 2 p.m. The concert is free and open to the public and will be followed by a free “Meet-the-Artists” punch and are planning to continue their worked on to come and eat cookie reception. In addition to the usual percussion charity. with us on Saturday,” chamber music, the ensemble will also perform solo “We’re going to get together DeyErmand said. marimba, Afro-Cuban and West African music. The conat the end of the month to start DeyErmand said this is the cert is sponsored by the Fine Arts Concert Committee planning for next year,” first community project and of the Church. FMI, call the Church at 440-992-8100. DeyErmand said. H2O is used to going on week DeyErmand said the com- trips across the United States. Oct. 12 Dorset: Annual Harvest Dinner munity really stood behind He was pleasantly surprised Leon United Methodist Church will host an Annual them, including supporting a at how close they all got in the dinner where funds were short amount of time they Harvest Dinner on Wednesday, Oct. 12, at 4 p.m. Adults are $8, age 6-12 are $4, and under 6 are free. Carryout raised. spent together. H2O has not yet crunched “I was happy at how the available. Bake Sale, Quilts and Crafts also included. the final numbers to see where three days went. I made a lot The church is located at 3599 Stanhope-Kellogsville Rd. their finances on the project of new friends,” DeyErmand Dorset, OH. Three miles north of US Rt. 6 at the interstand, but they will know once said. “It was better than I section of Stan-Kell and Leon Rds.
H2O showers the county with help for those in need of house repairs BY SADIE PORTMAN Gazette Newspapers
members could perform. “The roof jobs were a specific group of people who knew JEFFERSON - The what they were doing and the Jefferson United Methodist rest (went) from house to Church’s organization, Help- house doing landscaping and ing Others and Healing Our- other odds and ends,” selves, or as they are also DeyErmand said. known as, H2O, went across DeyErmand said everyone the county on a two0day jour- was excited to be a part of the ney to help those who needed project and they received a work on their houses. great welcome from all who “We worked on the houses were involved. for two days both Friday and “It went over real well,” Saturday,” Lee DeyErmand DeyErmand said. However, H2O crews still said. “We went all over the county from Conneaut to have a few more projects to complete and they are planOrwell.” Those who were helped did ning to finish some over an not have the means, either extended weekend in October. monetarily or physically, to Others will be finished on their complete things such as yard own time. “We have approximately 10 work, house repairs and roofmore projects to go that we’re ing. “There were about 40 to 50 trying to get to and finish,” people who helped with the DeyErmand said. “All of the project. We just split up into two landscaping was completed. groups and went out to differ- They’re pretty much all repair ent projects,” DeyErmand said. jobs.” H2O feels the community The two groups were split according to certain skills projects went over so well they
all the unfinished projects are completed. “We’re still working on how we made out financially, and with several projects still needing completing, we won’t know exactly how we made out,” DeyErmand said. Overall, H2O members feel proud of the work they have done and they even invited extras to come celebrate the end of the project on the final Saturday night. “We invited some of the people whose houses we
thought it would be.” DeyErmand said the energy they felt has spilled over as they plan for next year’s projects. “A lot of people were real happy and we’re ready for next year,” DeyErmand said. There is one change that will probably be made and that is the days worked. “Hopefully next year we will expand the days worked, because there was not enough time. We need at least another day,” DeyErmand said.
Jefferson Rec Center hopes to make love connections at speed dating event BY SADIE PORTMAN Gazette Newspapers
The ladies of the event will be the ones permanently in their seats as the JEFFERSON - With the gentlemen skip sound of a bell and an empty around from seat awaiting you, you may table to just meet your soul mate on table when Nov. 18. the eightThe Jefferson Commu- minute bell nity and Recreation Center is rung. is holding their first ever “There will Speed Dating event. be fun little The speed dating will be q u e s t i o n n a i r e s held in two sessions with and conversations those ages 31 to 45 having at each table so you the 7 p.m. until 8 p.m. slot don’t have to worry and those between the ages about awkward meetof 21 to 30 getting the later ings,” Blair said. hour of 8 p.m. until 9 p.m. After all the “It’s really popular right rounds have now as an avenue to meet been made, singles and it’s fun,” Chris- there will be tina Blair said. time to talk Those attending will be with those required to show ID and the you have cost of admission will be $20 met. per person. “We’re go“There will eight min- ing to have muutes between each person, sic, snacks, wine and beverand if a connection is met, ages for the singles to enjoy there will be time after- together,” Blair said. wards to mingle,” Blair said. Blair said another great
aspect of the night is when the hour is complete, there are plenty of places to walk to if a match is made. “If you really hit it off with someone, t h e r e ’ s J o s e p h i n e ’s and other close restaurants and spots you can walk together to,” Blair said. Blair said speed dating is a fun and fast-paced way to meet many people who might share the same interests all at once. “It’s really a fun alternative versus the traditional ways of meeting up with other singles,” Blair said.
The event can also just be an outlet to meet people who are single and friends you might not otherwise have known. “It’s a good quick way to meet singles all at one time,” Blair said. The JCRC will accept walk ins the night of but does prefer to have a head count before. “If at all possible, we suggest signing up before the 18th,” Blair said. A second speed dating night will also be held on Nov. 25 for the ages of 55 through 65. The 56 to 65 year olds will meet the first hour between 7 and 8 p.m. and the 46 to 55 year-olds will meet the second hour of 8 and 9 p.m. All area singles are welcomed. For more information or to reserve your spot, contact the Jefferson Community and Recreation Center by phone at (440) 576-9052.
Ashtabula takes suggestions for peace stone’s location BY SADIE PORTMAN Gazette Newspapers ASHTABULA - A “peace stone” was given to the City of Ashtabula in July after community members initiated the first Multicultural Festival. Now a decision is needed on where to permanently place the stone. “We were approached to make suggestions as for the possible placement of the peace stone, which was donated to the Ashtabula Downtown Development Association and the city,” Earl Tucker said at Monday’s Ashtabula City Council meeting. The Parks and Recreation Board put forth two suggested locations. “The parks board decided to pick two places. Their first choice was Point Park in the Harbor and the second choice was South Park,” Tucker said. South Park was thought to provide the best location.
“We went on the basis that we were asked to make a recommendation, that was ours and it’s up to everyone else to decided where it goes,” Tucker said. Ward 3 Councilor Ann Stranman said she agreed with the South Park location. “Because this was donated to the Downtown Development Association and it coincided with the MultiCultural Festival, I think a few of us expressed we’d like to see it in South Park to keep it in the downtown area,” Stranman said. “There’s not really anything over there right now.” Stranman said two of their downtown parks are already unofficially dedicated as memorials to those who have fought for our country. “Cornelius Park and Veterans Park across from it have kind of become dedicated to the soldiers and maybe South Park can become an unofficial peace park,” Stranman said.
Stranman said the stone means so much and it is an honor to have received it. “It really is a wonderful thing that we got this donation,” Stranman said. It was suggested the placement of the stone should be decided soon. “The members of the ADDA, specifically Marty Cephas, have encouraged me to encourage council to make a decision because the organization that gives the peace stone likes to see the peace stone go up as soon as possible and ADDA would like to get it out of their possession and put up,” Clerk of Council LaVette Hennigan said. Ward 4 Councilor Julie Latimer said she thought South Park was nice if they needed an immediate location for it, but perhaps if they have time they should consider placing the stone by the Ashtabula Municipal Building. “I know one of the descriptions was having it on
the corner [by the municipal building], just a little place for a bench and some flowers and bush, but I don’t even know how big it is,” Latimer said. Stranman said she thought it would be nice to look into seeing if the corner location would work. “If you’d like, I could ask ADDA if they would like to consider that location and if they could keep [the stone] in their possession or perhaps they’d like to give it to the city so they don’t have to keep charge of it,” Hennigan said. The council ultimately decided to wait until the next meeting to decided the peace stone’s location. “It’s a placement. It’s something permanent and I think if there’s another option it should be considered,” Latimer said. Sadie Portman, reporter for the Gazette, may be reached at sportman@gazette news.com.
Oct. 13 Ashtabula: Dinner On Thursday, Oct. 13, the Men’s Group of the Plymouth United Methodist Church will be sponsoring a Chicken and Biscuit Dinner from 4 –7 p.m. Adults are $7 and children are $5. Ages two and under eat free. Carryouts are available. The church is located at 970 Plymouth Rd., Ashtabula. Call 998-0260 for more information.
Oct. 13 Rock Creek: Dinner On Monday, Oct. 17, from 4:30 – 7 p.m., the Sacred Heart Church will host a Homemade Cabbage Roll and Meatloaf Dinner. Adults are $8; Children under age 10 are $4.00 and children age 3 and under are free. The church is located on Rt. 45, just North of Rock Creek. Carry outs available. Sponsored by Sacred Heart Altar & Rosary Society.
Oct. 14 Ashtabula: Flu shots The Ashtabula City Health Department will be giving flu shots from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church, located at 933 Michigan Avenue in Ashtabula.
Oct. 15 Pierpont: Pancake breakfast A pancake breakfast will be held Oct. 15 from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Pierpont Presbyterian Church, located at Rt. 7 in Pierpont, Ohio. Sponsored by Youth Group. Price: Donations
Oct. 16 Geneva: Resolving Everyday Conflict Are you tired of fighting? Please join us Sunday evenings at 6 p.m. for an eight-week DVD series called “Resolving Everyday Conflict” at the Peoples Church, 300 South Ridge Rd. East (Route 84) in Geneva. Call 466-2020 for more info. The dates of the sessions are: Oct. 2, 16, 23, 30, Nov. 6, 13, 20, 27.
Oct. 17 Rock Creek: Dinner Sacred Heart Church in Rock Creek is holding a public dinner featuring a homemade cabbage roll and meatloaf on Monday, Oct. 17, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults, $4 for children under 10 years, children age 3 and under admitted free. The event is sponsored by the Sacred Heart Altar & Rosary Society. The church is located on Route 45, just north of Rock Creek Village.
Oct. 17 Saybrook Township: Bloodmobile The Bloodmobile is coming to Saybrook United Methodist Church, 7900 Depot Rd. (across from Saybrook Elementary School) on Monday, Oct. 17 from 1-6 p.m. Give a pint and save a life!
Oct. 27 Saybrook Township: Free community dinner Our free community dinner will be held on Thursday, Oct. 27, from 5-6 p.m. in our Church Social Hall. Come enjoy a free dinner, dessert and drink, served to you by members of Saybrook United Methodist Church, 7900 S. Depot Rd, Saybrook (across from Saybrook Elementary School). All are welcome!
Oct. 27 Ashtabula: Blue Mass The Annual Knights of Columbus Ashtabula Council #360 Blue Mass honoring our area safety forces will be held on Thursday, Oct. 27, with a 7 p.m. Mass at Mt. Carmel Church, East 21st Street in Ashtabula. Public reception to follow Mass and Ceremony in the School cafeteria. Public invited to attend. For more information, contact Byron Landolfi, 964-7886.
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Farmers’ market Jefferson BOE approves sale of property is in its final week BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers
JEFFERSON - With fall now here, Village of Jefferson residents have only one more week to enjoy their fresh fruits and vegetables at the farmers’ market. In its seventh season, the Jefferson Farmers’ Market had a new location and time this year, as it was held in the parking lot of St. Joseph Catholic Church, 32 E. Jefferson St. in the heart of downtown Jefferson from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. For its last market of the season, vendors will celebrate with a customer-appreciation day. “We will be having free glasses of cider for all of our customers,” farmers’ market organizer Susan Masirovits said. The producers-only market featured the best of lo-
cally grown fruits and vegetables this past summer, as well as maple syrup and fresh flowers. The market also featured musical entertainment every week. For the final market, three vendors will be there: Franklin’s Tall Timbers with maple syrup products, the Bird Feeder with a variety of fruits and vegetables and Grandma’s Grainery with fresh vegetables and flowers. “Giving the growing season, (the farmers’ market went) pretty good,” Masirovits said. “We were small, but all three vendors were happy with their sales.” Masirovits said they’re already looking forward to next season. Stefanie Wessell, senior editor of Gazette Newspapers, may be reached at swessell@gazettenews.com.
Rummage sale to benefit Jefferson Senior Center, JCRC BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON - Staff at the Jefferson Senior Center and Jefferson Community Recreation Center are collecting donations for their winter rummage sale. “We are accepting donations up until the day before the event,” Senior Center Coordinator Christina Blair said. “All proceeds benefit the Jefferson Senior Center and Jefferson Community Recreation Center.” Fundraisers like this one are just one way the senior center and JCRC can make up for a decrease in funding they experienced this past year. Jefferson Community Center Recreation Director Allison Brown said 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.
The rummage sale will be held at the Jefferson C o m m u n i t y C e n t e r, l o cated at 11 E. Jefferson St., o n Satu rday, Nov. 19. Doors open at 9 a.m., and shoppers are invited to come out and see what treasures await them. Besides the rummage sale, Blair said there will be hot coffee, cocoa and baked goodies, as well as concessions, available throughout the day. The Jefferson Community Center also will have its first annual reverse raffle on Nov. 12. The cost is a $25 donation for a ticket. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. The ticket includes dinner, beverage and dessert. There will be a Chinese auction, silent auction, bingo, side boards and a 50/50 raffle. To purchase tickets, call 576-9052. Stefanie Wessell, senior editor for Gazette Newspapers, may be reached at swessell@gazettenews.com.
Historical Society to host murder-mystery dinner JEFFERSON - The Jefferson Historical Society will offer an unusual dining experience for guests in midOctober, when they find that dinner can be “murder.” On 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, the Jefferson Historical Society will serve up a fivecourse meal and a mystery. This is the Society’s third annual gathering to solve a ”who did it?” murder mystery. “Aromas of succulent pasta will drift through an Italian New York City eatery, but in the kitchen there is cold-blooded murder,” the description reads. The victim is Chef Anthony Verona. The murder-mystery dinner will involve some audience participation. Are you good at collecting clues and coming up with solutions? Do you like to act? Then the Historical Society invites you to participate. There are no lines to memorize, and four men and four women are needed to play the parts of the charac-
ters in the game, Historical Society members said. Even if you just want a good meal, there is a place for you at the dinner, which will be served by Historical Society members. Cost of a ticket is $15 for the play, Pasta, Passion and Pistols, the meal and a chance to win two tickets for an Anderson bus day trip. Get your tickets soon, as seating is limited to 24 guests. For more information or to secure a ticket, call Marlene Laidley at 5767430. The Jefferson Historical Society is located inside the old church at 42 East Jefferson St. in Jefferson.
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The Jefferson Area Board of Education recently unanimously voted to accept the public auction bid of $90,000 from the Jefferson Church of the Nazarene for the Board of Education Office property located on 45 East Satin St. in Jefferson. Kincaid said. The church and the board had a partnership regarding the parking lot, and if someone else had bought the property, that could have negatively affected the church, he said. “Right now, we are just celebrating the fact that we got it,” Kincaid said at the time of the purchase. He said there are no immediate plans for the property, although according to the agreement, the church can take possession in 30
days. School officials intend to move into their new board office on the grounds of the Jefferson Area High School in October. In other news, the board approved a license agreement with the Geneva Area Recreational, Educational and Athletic Trust / SPIRE Institute for the use of their aquatic center for the Jefferson Area Junior / Senior High School swim team. The board also approved
an out-of-state overnight field trip to the University of Chicago Model UN Conference in February. The board also approved the corporate membership to the Jefferson Community Recreation Center for the 2011/2012 school year. The cost for this membership is $25. Stefanie Wessell, senior editor for Gazette Newspapers, may be reached at swessell@gazettenews.com.
Traffic committee plans to address other Ashtabula issues after November BY SADIE PORTMAN Gazette Newspapers ASHTABULA - The Citizens of Ashtabula Camera Committee achieved one of its goals by getting to vote on the use of traffic cameras now installed around the City of Ashtabula. “It’s going to stop the cameras from being used for citations,” Mark Leatherman, chair of the Citizens of Ashtabula Camera Committee, said. The committee stood outside of the Ashtabula Municipal Building before Monday’s city council meeting with signs telling those who passed by in cars or on foot to vote yes on Issue 54. “People are going to think to vote ‘no’ for no cameras, but that’s not the case,” Leatherman said. However, the committee is not just ending their fight after the traffic camera vote. They plan to carry on their crusade and address other issues facing the city. “The traffic cameras is just the first of many things that we’re going to change here in Ashtabula,” Leatherman said. The Citizens of Ashtabula Camera Committee feel they are the voice of the people of Ashtabula. They want to ensure they are heard even after the camera issue has been voted on on Nov. 8. “Right now we’re Citizens of Ashtabula Camera Committee, but after this drive, we’re going to be known as Ashtabula Better City Drive,” Leatherman said. “We’ll be doing issue pas-
sages and that will not start until November.” The first issue the new committee plans to address after November is the ability for citizens to recall elected officials, an opportunity not yet available. “The main drive that we’re going to be doing next is getting the city charter change to give the voters of the City of Ashtabula the right to recall,” John Ginnard said. Ginnard said the citizens should have the right to keep the council members in check and having the ability PHOTOS BY SADIE PORTMAN to recall them if they are not The Citizens of Ashtabula Camera Committee held signs performing up to their expecoutside of the Ashtabula Municipal Building encouraging tations should be an option. citizens to vote yes on Issue 54, which would require a “The citizens do not have police officer to issue the ticket when a camera catches the right currently to recall a traffic violations. elected members of council and the city,” Ginnard said. Ginnard said the citizens of Ashtabula are no longer standing by and their committee has given the citizens ground to stand on. “The City of Ashtabula is going to hopefully learn that the citizens are no longer complacent,” Ginnard said. Ginnard would like to see the Ashtabula City Council held accountable. “They are going to answer to the electors who put them in office, and therefore that is why we want to do a drive for the right to recall,” Ginnard said. The committee understands this must be taken step by step, which is why their main focus right now Tanya Leatherman and Mary Graves have been a part is removing the ability to use of the committee to stop the traffic camera use since the traffic cameras to issue the beginning and are continuing their support until the tickets. November election.
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Oct. 15 Ashtabula: Taste of Finland luncheon The annual Taste of Finland luncheon sponsored by the Finnish American Heritage Association will be held on Saturday, Oct. 15, at 12:30 p.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church. Reservations are required by Oct. 10 and tickets are $10 per person. The limit is 60, so contact Betty Hietikko or Elsa Shepard soon for your reservation. May Colling, local historian, will present a preview of her upcoming book on the Harbor area and W. 8th St. in particular. This is also the annual meeting of the group.
JEFFERSON - The Jefferson Area Local Schools Board of Education has successfully sold another property. During a meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 28, the Jefferson Area Board of Education unanimously voted to accept the public auction bid of $90,000 from the Jefferson Church of the Nazarene for the Board of Education Office property located on 45 East Satin St. in Jefferson. Church of the Nazarene officials successfully bid on the property during a public auction on Saturday, Sept. 17. With the new schools and buildings in the district, the property is no longer needed for school purposes. The property consists of an approximatly 3,062-squarefoot building situated on approximately one acre of land. There also is a parking lot on the property, which has been shared by the church. The church is located next to the property, which was a factor in church officials pursuing the purchase. Jefferson Church of the Nazarene Pastor Rodney Kincaid said the church had a vested interest in the property just by virtue of it being located next door to it. As it happened, two pieces of property came up for sale next to the church around the same time,
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COMFORT SUPPLY BY SADIE PORTMAN Gazette Newspapers GENEVA - Comfort Supply, located at 7 South Broadway in Geneva, has been serving the residents of Geneva for 35 years, opening its doors in 1976. Comfort Supply sells furnaces, hot water tanks, well pumps and plumbing parts for those over-the-counter, doit-yourself projects. The store also sells complete furnaces, boilers, heat pumps, rooftops and air conditioning systems for residential and light commercial applications. Comfort Supply also has a service business, Comfort Air Conditioning & Heating Company, with five service vans for heating and air conditioning. To help answer questions about the products, Comfort Supply carries literature on all of its heating and air conditioning systems. Furnaces also are on display, and customers can come in, take the door off a display furnace and see exactly what they are buying before they make a decision. The store also has humidifiers, air cleaners, well pumps, tanks and faucets on display. Employees also will gladly explain to customers the differences between the brands and options and make their decision work for the customers’ specific needs and application. Brands carried at Comfort Supply include Trane and Armstrong furnaces, heat pumps and central air conditioners; Myers well pumps; Gould, Pro-Source and WellMate bladder tanks; Bradford White water heaters; and Moen and Delta faucets. Comfort Supply is excited to have recently picked up the Armstrong brand, which offers a 95-percent efficient, variable speed, two-stage gas furnace at a very affordable price. With more than 10,000 items stocked in the store, customers have many options. If an item is not in stock, Comfort Supply can normally get items stocked through its distributors in a day or two. Comfort Supply is well known in Ashtabula County for its ability to special order furnace and plumbing parts for many brands. Comfort Supply provides customers with the price and availability of any special order upfront, before the part is ordered, so there are no surprises at pick-up. Customers can even order the phone with a major credit card. Parts are also shipped to other states through the store’s Web site at comfortsupplyco.com. Comfort Supply offers a six-month, same-as-cash program for furnace, boiler, heat pump and air conditioning system installations to qualified buyers. Comfort Supply is proud to be a family business. Al and
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Ask the COMFORT TEAM! Joanne Rocco have been the owners of Comfort Supply since the store’s beginnings in 1976. Sherry Pay (Al’s daughter) has been operating the store since she was 14 years old, when the store opened. Al’s other daughter, Jennifer, has been running the office and working in the store for 15 years. Sherry’s daughter, Kristy, also works in the store, and Al’s son, Scott, and Sherry’s husband, Larry, are service technicians. The store’s only non-family employees, Paul Pustotnik, a service technician, and Jeff Bancroft, sales, both have worked at Comfort Supply for so long that they feel like family. Consumers could shop at the big box stores, but they won’t get the same advice and experience they can get at Comfort Supply. If customers want to do-it-themselves, employees will gladly explain what they need and how to do it. Employees can answer most technical questions, and with the service business being in the same building as the store, customers have access to service technicians who will talk directly with them to answer any questions. Comfort Supply has been at the same location in Geneva for 34 years, and the owners have discovered that Geneva is a wonderful town to have a business. The residents of Geneva visit the store, saying they want to keep their money in town, which is a great way to keep Geneva growing. Over the years, some businesses change, some have been here a while, but the businesses and residents all support each other. You don’t get that kind of loyalty in most towns. Comfort Air services most makes and models of equipment. You should have your furnace or air conditioner checked annually to lower your utility bills and keep equipment running efficiently. These services will keep residents from a no-heat situation in the frigid months or a no-cool situation in the sweltering months of summer, as well as protect the environment. Fall specials also are just around the corner. Installing a higher efficient furnace or air conditioner will result in lower utility bills, which could pay for itself in a few years. It is a great investment in a home. Comfort Supply, located at 7 South Broadway in Geneva, is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The store can be reached by telephone at (440) 466-3268. Sadie Portman, reporter for the Gazette, can be reached at sportman@gazettenews.com.
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SUBMITTED PHOTOS The Ashtabula County Home School Group is a network of families that come together The Ashtabula County Home School Group visited the Maritime Museum. for events and outings.
ASHTABULA - The Ashtabula County Home School Group is a network of families that come together for events and outings. Their group is about 250 families strong. Some families home school by traditional means while others choose e-schools or public on line programs. Their group’s coordinator, Vicki Sockman’s, goal is to organize outings and develop programs for their homeschooling families. They are constantly looking for the next Ashtabula County project or program to get involved in and explore! “Last Friday each family came away with a unique experience. Some of us were surprised by the number of shipwrecks on Lake Erie. Others were captivated by the working models and railroads. I think the big hit with the
children was the Pilot house. My daughter (promoted to captain) is still telling everyone how she sank the Titanic! As we were leaving I heard one of our students quizzing another by asking if they were turning to the port side or starboard! Thank you for your educational adventure at the Ashtabula Maritime Museum! We had a wonderful time. We will definitely be telling people that they need to visit our wonderful Maritime Museum,” Sockman said. Director Bob Frisbie said, “These comments were shared with us at the Ashtabula Maritime & Surface Transportation Museum located in the Ashtabula Harbor on Walnut Boulevard by Ms. Sockman. They show how much the students enjoyed their tour and how they felt afterward. The parents as their teachers can build on
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what we shared. We enjoy having students learn what we have to offer. We wish more students and other schools would follow this example.” “Our museum wants to thank the group for touring with us and giving us this opportunity to inform them about the local history. Too few of area young people and also many adults have no idea how much of our nation’s history is saved right here in Ashtabula County at each of the museum’s,” Mr. Frisbie said. Throughout this summer, several “Home Schooling Families” who were traveling from all across our country and Canada on vacation came in to also tour our museum. They use this as part of their teaching lessons. As a family they seem to have fun and all learn at the same time.
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Students browse materials about various colleges during the annual College Fair at the Ashtabula Towne Square. BY CASSANDRA NAGY Gazette Newspapers
public could casually peruse the aisles of schools asking questions and gaining inforASHTABULA TOWN- mation from school repreSHIP - In today’s current sentatives. economy, it’s never too early ACCESS Program Directo start thinking about post- tor Paula Ghiz said that this secondary education. was the third year that the This past Sunday at the event has been held at the Ashtabula Towne Square Ashtabula Towne Square. from 2 to 4 p.m., Ashtabula Prior to this, it had been County Continued Educa- held at Kent State Univertion Support Services (AC- sity Ashtabula Campus. CESS) hosted its 39th AnShe explained that benual College Fair. cause of the location switch, The mall’s main con- it enables a wider turnout course bustled with college- of ages. information seekers and col“Before it was just availlege/university representa- able to a set grade level,” tives. The event introduced Ghiz said. “Having the Fair just over 60 schools with at the mall allows anyone their bright and vibrant-col- who’s interested to show ored tables, vivid posters up.” and pamphlets available to Ghiz’s underlying mesthe interested parties. The sages was the importance of
planning ahead. “I think it’s really important for students to look at an earlier age,” Ghiz said. Ghiz also relayed that having a college fair open to the public provides the important task of getting parents out and involved with their child’s education. And it was obvious that the rain wasn’t a deterrent. Schools came from as far as New York, Pennsylvania, Indiana and Michigan. The event also had available, in the mall’s Community Room, three set times for Special Informational Sessions. The sessions allowed those interested to engage more personally with a representative on topics such as: choosing a college, complet-
ing applications and paying for college, as well as pertinent information geared toward Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). PowerPoint presentations and an open question-and-answer forum were the focus of the sessions. The College Fair hosted by ACCESS is a program whose goal and mission statement is to increase the number of Ashtabula County students and citizens continuing their formal education beyond high school. They offer free financial aid, college planning, scholarship and career exploration. Visit www. ohiocan.org/ashtabula and www.accessashtabula .org for more information.
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Students learn about Scientific Method
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Pictured, left to right, from back, Danny Taulbee and Kolt Ernst; and front, Tiffani Baker and Alexis Bryan. Mr. Isco’s seventh-grade science class at Lakeside Junior High School has been exploring the steps of Scientific Method. The students get the opportunity to reinforce the instructional material by participating in a hands-on experiment in the science lab. Students such as Tiffani Baker and Alexis Bryan tested two different foil shaped boats to see which shape can hold the most pennies before sinking. They will be analyzing their results to see if their hypothesis is correct before forming a conclusion.
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Christian Faith Academy to hold fundraiser Christian Faith Academy will hold a fundraiser from 5-9 p.m. Oct. 15 at the Armory, 2710 State Rd. in Ashtabula. There will be hors d’oeurves, silent auction and dinner catered by Albino’s catering. Reserve tickets by Oct. 6. Call (440) 9983887.
VOTE From page 9A “We want to get this one done first and go to the next one,” Ginnard said. Ginnard said he hopes the city council will now realize the citizens are aware. “It is about the city council listening to the citizens and understanding that businesses as well as the citizens of Ashtabula have the right to do business in this town,” Ginnard said. The committee said they are expressing themselves in a visible form so everyone can see the citizens will no longer sit and watch their city without action. “We are going to take control back of the city, and the city council is going to answer to the people who put them into office,” Ginnard said. In the end, they hope to improve the city they love. “We want to better our city,” Ginnard said. Sadie Portman, reporter for the Gazette, may be reached at sportman@gazettenews.com.
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Valued by our community. Now recognized by the experts. UH Conneaut Medical Center and UH Geneva Medical Center Named national top performers by The Joint Commission – the leading health care accreditor in the U.S. University Hospitals Conneaut Medical Center and University Hospitals Geneva Medical Center are honored to accept The Joint Commission’s recognition of quality medical and surgical care. This national measure of excellence demonstrates our commitment to being the most outstanding patient-focused practices in the area. Thank you to our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, without whom this honorable distinction would not have been possible. To learn more about this prestigious recognition, visit UHConneaut.org/surgery or UHGeneva.org/surgery.
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