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75¢ Geneva Schools Science Departments write equation for Excellence in STEM Education

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2012

Vol. No. 136, No. 42

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Ashtabula paints positive message for Smith Field murals

BY JAN PERALA Geneva Area City Schools

GENEVA - For the thirteenth consecutive year, Geneva Area City Schools science educators have been honored with the coveted Ohio Governor ’s Thomas Edison Awards for Excellence in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) Education. Geneva Area City Schools is one of only three public school districts in the greater Cleveland area selected by The Ohio Academy of Science to receive the award, which recognizes the district’s efforts to extend science education beyond the classroom walls by involving students in inquiry-based science through Science Fairs, Envirothon, Botany Challenge and Science Olympiad.

Hudson High School and West Geauga High School and their science teachers were also among the 62 Ohio districts and 356 educaPHOTO BY SADIE PORTMAN tors honored.

Earl Tucker, Ashtabula City Manager Jim Timonere, Ward 3 Councilor Geneva High School Science Ann Stranman, Chris Raab, Council President J.P. Ducro and Ohio instructors honored with the Senator Capri Cafaro prepare to cut the ribbon to officially dedicate Edison Award are Science DepartRaab’s murals to Smith Field. ment Chairman John Barbo, Science teacher and District Science

BY SADIE PORTMAN Raab loves the city he lives in Fair Coordinator Wendy Booth, and sees the murals as a posi- Physics teacher Jarrod Burgard, Gazette Newspapers tive change.

Biology teacher Eileen Dragon, “I’m glad I was able to give Science teacher Jessica George ASHTABULA - The City of Ashtabula’s Smith Field has something back to the city,” Raab and Chemistry teacher Robert seen a transformation as local said.

Lundin. Geneva Middle School Raab painted every symbol Science teachers honored are artist Chris Raab completed the with a purpose in mind. murals on the field’s dugouts.

Emily Long, Luanne Stewart, “It’s all education based,” Michelle Last Wednesday, the city cut Gillespie, Brian the ribbon officially dedicating Raab said. “Almost everything is Belconis, John Mirabell and self-explanatory.” the murals to the park.

In the middle of the third“Thank you to the City of Ashtabula, the council and parks base mural, a tree of knowledge and recreation and everybody in- grows, with the leaves and volved,” Raab said. “It was a branches forming a globe. pleasure to do.”

See MURAL page 4A

No Veterans Day activities in Jefferson this year

Geneva High School’s Homecoming Royalty

SUBMITTED BY JAN PERALA FOR GENEVA SCHOOLS PHOTO COURTESY OF RICK ZACK

Daniel Camplese and Emily O’Dell were crowned Geneva High School’s 2012 Homecoming King and Queen prior to last Thursday evening’s football game against madison at Spire Stadium. Emily is the daughter of Brian and Kanda O’Dell. Daniel is the son of John and Patricia Camplese.

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PHOTOS BY JAN PERALA FOR GENEVA SCHOOLS

Geneva High School’s Science Department is one of three in Greater Cleveland Honored with Ohio Governor’s Thomas Edison Award. GHS Science teachers honored for writing the equation for excellence in science education for Geneva students are (from left) Physics teacher Jarrod Burgard, Science teachers Jessica George and Wendy Booth, Biology teacher Eileen Dragon, Science Department Chairman John Barbo and Chemistry teacher Robert Lundin.

Frank Carraher.

“We are very proud of the dedication and accomplishments of our science department teachers and of the students who have helped to put Geneva Schools on the map for excellence in science education,” GHS Principal Douglas Wetherholt said. “Geneva Area City Schools has received the Ohio Governor’s Edison Award

multiple times and the performance of our students in district and state-level completion is nothing short of outstanding. It is especially noteworthy in that the accolades our teachers and students have brought to our district have, many times, eclipsed those in districts with vast resources at their disposal.”

See STEM page 5A

In the pink

JEFFERSON - There will be no Veterans Day ceremony in the Village of Jefferson this year - at least not through the usual groups.

Jefferson Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3334 Commander Durward Newhard shared the news with Jefferson Village Council during its meeting on Monday, Oct. 15. Normally, Newhard attends council meetings a few weeks before the holiday to share the plans for the year.

Not so this time. Newhard said the veterans’ groups in the village will not be holding activities this year.

“There will be no Veterans Day ceremony in the village this year,” Newhard said.

Newhard said the groups came to this decision because of several factors, including the holiday falling on a Sunday this year. He said the community center will not be

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Ashtabula students join 400 and 800 Clubs

Some of the Jefferson Falcon football players wore pink sleeves or socks in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month during their game on Friday. Pictured here is #10, Kyle Ashburn.

PHOTO BY KIM PICKARD

Senior Citizens of the Year — See page 1B

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Big plays fuel Falcons — See page 11A

GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • WEEK OF WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2012 • 2A

Ribbon cut to welcome new elementary school in Austinburg

Ford Behm spoke of the 12 years it took to build all five schools in the Geneva Area City Schools District.

BY SADIE PORTMAN Gazette Newspapers AUSTINBURG TOWNSHIP - For 12 years, the Geneva Area City Schools District has been planning and building new schools, and the building has finally come to a close as Cork and Austinburg Elementary Schools have opened their doors for the 2012-2013 school year.

Last Sunday, Austinburg held its dedication ceremony for the new school.

“I am so glad all of you have come to celebrate with all of us,” Kaye Haskins, principal at the elementary school, said.

GACS had much to be thankful for, as not many school districts are fortunate enough to receive funding for new buildings.

“When I talk to my colleagues - and a lot of them are educators across the state many of them are very surprised to hear that we have all new buildings in our district,” Haskins said.

Haskins is proud to see her students able to use up-to-date tools that will enhance their learning.

“Our technology is very up to date,” Haskins said.

Erin Korn was chosen to speak as a member of the first fifth-grade graduating class at Austinburg Elementary School.

Even the smaller things such as lighting have been much improved with the new building.

“The lighting is great. We even have natural light. You can turn off the lights in the classroom and you can still see and work,” Haskins said.

Austinburg fifth graders wrote essays on the new and old buildings and three students were chosen to read their words at the ceremony.

“I know that there are many phenomenal things here at the new school,” Erin Korn said.

Korn was excited to be the first class to graduate from the building and was looking forward to a new year.

Kamryn Passov had memories of the old school as both her mother and her began their GACS careers in the second grade at Austinburg Elementary.

“It was fun going to the old building with my mom and seeing all the old classrooms and hearing stories when she went here, too,” Passov said.

Passov, too, was looking forward to receiving her fifthgrade diploma as the first graduating class, but she was not alone in having solemn

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Lauren Wright, a fifth grader at Austinburg Elementary School, helps Virginia Seiffert (with large scissors) and Mary Etta Montgomery (right holding ribbon) cut a ribbon to dedicate the new school last Sunday afternoon. The trio were joined by school Principal Kaye Haskins (far left) and Superintendent Mary Zappitelli (far right) as well as (from left, second row) Robert Steines, of Balog, Steines, Hendricks and Manchester Virginia Seifert and Mary Etta Architects, Inc., Rich Dopatka, project manager, Tim Lenart, president of the Geneva Montgomery, both former Area Chamber of Commerce, Dennis Kaplan of the Ohio Facilities Commission and students at Austinburg, Michael Scaparotti of Scaparotti Construction. proudly pose with the girl. cut. scissors used to cut the said.

However, Montgomery Montgomery is a 1942 Building the five new buildribbon at the new building. ings was a challenge, but offi- graduate of Austinburg understands the monumenthoughts on the old building. cials saw the c ommunity com- School, when the old building tal moment for GACS and served as a kindergarten knows new memories will “I still have feelings for the ing together.

“Everybody offered their through 12th-grade facility. be formed at the new buildold school, but I love the new Montgomery has many ing as they have a facility school, too,” Jordan Vencill best advice on how to make the schools the best that we pos- fond memories of the old with top notch technology said.

GACS is moving forward as sible could,” Robert Steines school, as the 87 year old and learning tools.

“I have many memories looked back at the parking their final buildings are dedi- said.

Mary Etta Montgomery lot, which used to house her at the old school, but the cated to the community and the teachers, staff and stu- was privileged to also partici- school, walking the hall- new school is beautiful,” dents who will walk the halls. pate in the ceremony as she ways with friends and play- Montgomery said. “I love “Now it’s time to look for- held the ribbon before it was ing in the schoolyard as a it.” ward as we work on test scores and educating our students and spending less time on new buildings,” Ford Behm, president of the school board, said.

“Again we thank you for all your support.”

Michael Scaparotti of Scaparotti Construction Group was happy to see Geneva receive its new buildings but was sad to have to say goodbye to team he had grown fond of.

“This is a very special day for us and it’s sort of a sad day for us as well. We’re really coming to an end of the building program here,” Scaparotti

Geneva Food Pantry to host Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser

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Geneva Food Pantry volunteers Mary Braat, Henry Metzler, Shirley Hill, Beverly Drought and Food Pantry Director Valerie Leitch are ready to twirl up pasta for a good cause this Saturday when they host a Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser to help restock the pantry shelves.

BY JAN PERALA For Gazette Newspapers

fundraiser will be used to purchase food items for the Geneva Food Pantry.

“This year the Pantry GENEVA - Patrons can help fill the cupboards at has not seen a decline in cliGeneva Food Pantry by ents’ use of the facility durtwirling up a full course spa- ing the summer months as ghetti and meatball dinner it has during past years,” on Saturday, Oct. 20, from Food Pantry Director 4 to 7 p.m. at St. John’s Valerie Leitch said. “The Lutheran Church for a do- Pantry sincerely thanks nation of only $6 per meal. those who have brought All proceeds from the food from their gardens to

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GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • WEEK OF WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2012 • 3A

Elmo makes a special appearance at Henderson Memorial Library

BY SADIE PORTMAN Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON - As the fall keeps rolling in, Dee Culbertson is enjoying her story times with the youth of the Jefferson area.

Culbertson, the Henderson Memorial Public Library’s children’s programming director, has been reading and teaching children early learning skills during her many scheduled story times for about a month now.

“I enjoy getting the children in the library at a young age,” Culbertson said.

Each story time comes with a theme.

During a recent Mother Goose Story Time, Culbertson brought in a special guest, Elmo.

“Do you recognize this character?” Culbertson asked the children in attendance.

Jefferson United Methodist Church to present Handel’s ‘Messiah’

Once again a community choir is being formed to present the Christmas portion of Handel’sMessiah. Rehearsals will begin Sunday, Oct. 28, from 4:30-6 p.m. and will continue through Christmas Eve. Books are available, but if you own your own, you’re welcome to bring it. Any interested sing“With the mother goose ers are welcome to join us. The concert will be presented and toddler time, it is begin- Christmas Eve at 9 p.m. The church is located at 125 E. ning and early literature. Jefferson St. Please call the church office at 576-4561 for We do a lot of music and more information. movement to build up their fine motor skills,” Culbertson said. “We also focus on listening and following directions.”

Culbertson has regular scheduled story times for children all the way to preschool age and said she already knows a few faces from last year.

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Manna Food Bank sees growing number of patrons

BY SADIE PORTMAN Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON - Manna Food Bank is a vital part of the Jefferson Community, as it provides meals for many of the area’s less fortunate.

If it weren’t for the many donations it receives yearly, Manna would not be able to produce the meals it does.

“Most of the food that we purchase is donated,” Sharon Piper, Manna’s director, said.

Manna continues to grow in the number of people it serves, and the food bank is only authorized to serve those living in the Jefferson Area Local School District.

“It has gotten a lot business, I’m sure, because of the economy. Almost every time we’re open a new client comes in to register,” Piper said.

Piper said they never turn people away and they can register on the spot.

“They can come directly to the pantry and they would be registered at that point. All they need is a photo ID and a proof of residency,” Piper said.

“They have to live in the Jefferson Area School District.”

Piper said they thought fewer patrons would be served with the help of Eagleville Bible Church, which recently opened its own food bank.

“Those who live in Rock Creek now are going to the food pantry at the Eagleville Bible Church, which we thought would lessen our load, but it hasn’t,” Piper siad.

Among the growing number includes many people 60 years old and above.

“We have seen an increase in the number of senior citizens coming, and

I think part of that is due to the fact that a lot of senior citizens are raising children and they need the additional help,” Piper said.

With the holidays quickly approaching, Manna will begin making baskets and more donations will be needed.

“Thanksgiving and Easter, we do extra food baskets for them,” Piper said.

Those thinking of donating to the food bank can do so in several different ways.

“If they want to donate a food product or paper product, they can either bring it to the food pantry or if they call me I [can] arrange to have it picked up,” Piper said. “Monetary donations are also accepted.”

For Piper, every donation means another mouth can be fed, but she could not do the work she does without the many volunteers.

“All the work in the pantry is done by volunteers, 30 to 45, who do different jobs, from unloading the government food trucks to registering clients,” Piper said. “It’s a busy, busy place.”

Piper has been working for Manna for 10 years and sees the food bank as an expression of love for her community and people in general.

“I enjoy the people,” Piper said.

“With many of the clients we become friends and it’s nice when they come in I can greet them with their first name.”

The Boys and Girl Scouts, the Henderson Memorial Public Library and the Jefferson Elementary and High School are just some of the local entities conducting the food drives for

Manna.

Piper said Manna is grateful for the community support it continues to receive each year.

“All of the churches donate regularly,” Piper said. “In November, our Chamber of Commerce does a drive and we receive up to $4,000 just during the holiday season.”

Piper even receives personal checks, which mean a lot to Manna and her.

“Personal donations come in, and I know that is not easy to budget money from one’s personal account,” Piper said. “It means a lot to us.”

Manna sees the support and knows its work could not be complete without Jefferson’s constant support.

“The whole community is behind us, really,” Piper said. “Anything we need or if we need help, someone is always there.”

Manna is a part of the Hunger Coalition.

“The government food we get comes originally from the Cleveland Food Bank,” Piper said.

Manna not only provides food, but it provides support by giving those in need a list of services they can take advantage of, including Spiderweb, Salvation Army and the occasional free dinner served at Jefferson United Methodist Church.

“We make them aware that these things are available and they are right here in town,” Piper said. “It’s a great network system. We all know about each other.”

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

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GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • WEEK OF WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2012 • 4A

You can’t drive 55 in the city

Eighth graders get a taste of marching band at JAHS home game

Meet Your Neighbor

BY CAROLYN BEHRJEROME Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON - When 2010 Jefferson Area High School graduate Shelly Ford brought two of her teammates from the Cleveland State University golf team home for a visit, the girls were amazed. Both raised in Dayton, Ohio, they were unfamiliar with the small town life in Ashtabula County.

“I took them from my house in Ashtabula to Jefferson to see the school.

They couldn’t believe I was allowed to drive 55 on Route 307!” Ford explained.

In a reverse of Green Acres, a 1960’s sitcom where a couple move from New York City to a rural country farm, Ford wanted to go from a rural high school to a big-city college.

“I always knew I wanted to do something in medicine and I liked the idea of being in a city. Cleveland State was the first school to contact me,” Ford said.

An outstanding golfer for the JAHS Falcons during her four-year tenure, Ford applied to several schools besides CSU. “I sent out my swing video and resume to a bunch of schools. I chose CSU because I loved Coach (Steve) Weir, and still do!” she said “He is very softspoken, even-tempered. My coaches have always been that way.”

Ford also liked being in the big city of Cleveland.

“You really are in the center of everything. It’s exciting,” she said.

She also said everyone has been so welcoming and she hasn’t felt out of place as the “country bumpkin.”

She was surprised at how many races and cultures were represented at CSU. “It’s really diverse!” she said.

Being on a Division I golf team doesn’t leave much time for socializing, but Ford is OK with that.

“I give up things as a stu-

dent athlete, but I’m really close to my teammates.

We’re a family. I do have some time between the five weeks of fall and five weeks of spring seasons to enjoy college life,” she admitted.

Ford’s freshman season started immediately upon her arrival at CSU in August of 2010. She had to quickly adjust to life on campus and her new roommates. She explained that she struggled that first week and didn’t play well on the golf course that first season. “Coach was patient and understood there would be an adjustment,” she said.

Still, Ford believes she was well prepared for college life, even though it was an adjustment. Balancing academics and golf was not as big of a challenge as she thought. Teachers like Dr. (John) Patterson and Mr. (Rick) Havens taught their subjects as well as strong work ethic.

“The upper-level classes like Anatomy, AP Calculus, and AP History really taught me how to stay on top of the work,” she said.

Ford plans to graduate next spring with a Bachelor of Science in the Pre-Physician Assistant Science Track and a minor in psychology. She says she’s enjoyed her labs and anatomy classes as well as a class on Sociology of the Third World.

With a Grade Point Average of 3.85, Ford is having a great season on and off the golf course. This is her third season with the Vikings.

“I’m more comfortable and my game has improved so much,” she said.

It hasn’t been easy. Her practices range from two to six hours, depending on the course, and she works very hard in the off season.

“It’s paying off. I shot my personal best recently (over two days) and a personal low (for one day),” she smiled proudly.

At the Chicago State Cougar Classic in September, Ford shot a career-low

MURAL “The tree has the geography of the globe,” Raab said. “The pencil is an instrumental tool in writing your own path.”

A think and library sign sit on both sides of the tree.

“The think signs explains itself,” Raab said. “The library sign is to encourage the use of its facilities.”

“The key was to symbolize the key to knowledge,” Raab said.

The first-base mural is rendered with a key and a stack of books.

“On the books I wrote, ‘Knowledge is power, practice is the key to it,’” Raab said. “Basically the message is to keep people encouraged and uplifted to move forward.”

Ashtabula City Manager James Timonere came to the ribbon cutting to thank Raab.

“We’re always happy to see a space like this reinvigorated,” Ohio Senator

PHOTOS BY KIM PICKARD

Pictured are saxophone players Samanatha Allega, eighth-grader Lucas Meighen, Richie Blough, Mason Tayler and Brandon Boomhower.

BY KIM PICKARD Gazette Newspapers SUBMITTED PHOTOS

Jefferson Area High School graduate Shelly Ford stands JEFFERSON - To prepare in front of the iconic fountain on the Campus of Cleveland his eighth-grade band stuState University. Ford has just finished her third fall season dents for marching band next with the Vikings. year, band director Fred Burazer scheduled a night 76 to help her team to a been so supportive.” where the younger students With her golf career at played with the high school fourth place finish.

CSU is a division I school CSU over half way done, band during a home football in the National College Ath- Ford has her sights set on game. letic Association. That winning the Horizon With the 46 eighth gradmeans Ford has to travel a League Conference and ers joining the band, there lot. Their tournaments take playing well at the NCAA was a total of 132 musicians several days out of the week tournament. on the field last Friday night. and that includes travel “I want to be sure that I For the eighth graders it was time and tee time. Besides always do my part for the an exciting night and a chance traveling to Jacksonville, team, “ Ford explained. to see what marching band Florida in the spring, Ford Golf can be a very indi- will be like when they are in and her teammates play in vidualized sport, but Ford high school next year. They Chicago, Lewsiburg, Penn- says her teammates are also experienced how hard it sylvania, and Nashport, very important to her. can be to play while marchOhio.

There’s no room for over- ing and trying to keep warm The most recent trip was dramatics and big egos on on the unseasonably cold Octo Indianapolis, Indiana for the team. tober night. the Butler Invitational.

“Coach has done a good “My hands got really cold, Here the Vikings tied for the job recruiting girls who but I had fun playing on the second lowest round in share in our drive and de- field,” exclaimed Noah school history and finished termination. He really tries Nelson, baritone player. “I ahead of the three other to find girls that will mesh can’t wait to join marching teams in the Horizon with our team,” Ford ex- band next year!”

League. plained. “After all, we Vince Accettola, sousa“The trip to Florida is spend a lot of time to- phone player, agreed. fun. My parents have come gether.”

“It was very cold but we down, too. We get to play on Whether Ford settles in managed to play through,” he a PGA tournament course. a big city like Cleveland or said.

I have pared both years,” a small town like Jefferson In spite of the cold, the Ford explained. remains to be seen. One eighth graders had a great Ford’s parents have been thing is for sure, she’ll keep time, which was part of Mr. a large part of her success. playing golf.

Burazer ’s plan for the Having grown up across “Golf has been a huge evening. from the Harbor Golf Club part of my life. It has “Some students aren’t sure in Ashtabula, she’s been helped me get my college if they want to continue playaround golf practically all paid for. I can’t forget that,” ing in band after the eighth her life. Ford’s father, Jeff, Ford said. “Besides I never grade and sometimes they would take her out to hit planned to go pro. I just just need to see how much fun golf balls starting at a very knew I was pretty good at it can be to be a part of the young age. this and could earn schol- large high school band. Most “I started to get serious arships to college.” students that quit band, later in seventh grade when I reFord and her teammates admit that they wish they alized I was a natural. My finished their fall season would have stuck with it afdad saw that I had a full and Monday and Tuesday (Oct. ter seeing what fun it can be,” natural swing,” she said. 15-16) in the MAC Preview. he said.

“Dad and Mom (Mary) have Burazer also wanted to give the eighth-grade band members as realistic of an From page 1A experience as possible.

“We have been practicing since the first week of school. vas such as this,” Timonere said.

Capri Cafaro said.

Timonere has grown to know Raab The eighth graders are playCafaro sees the murals as a posithrough the many meetings they had ing the exact same music as tive outlook for Ashtabula.

“Not only it is a mural dedicated to education, but it’s providing a positive message for young people,” Cafaro said.

“I would like to thank Chris Raab and all the people that donated to the mural project,” Timonere said.

Timonere is excited for the parks newly added aesthetics.

“The mural has been a great enhancement to the park,” Timonere said. “We’ve had a lot of compliments from people coming into the park and all of our residents driving by it.”

Timonere admitted he himself was never much of an artist, but he has much respect for people like Raab with their artistic vision.

“I have deep respect for people who put their talents on such a large can-

before the project was implemented.

“Chris has been wonderful to work with. We really appreciate all his hard work and effort,” Timonere said.

Council President J.P. Ducro also came to the ribbon cutting and had many positive words for Raab.

“I’ve gotten to know Chris a little throughout this project and certainly have the utmost respect towards him,” Ducro said. “I appreciate his wiliness to put his time into this project and hopefully we can do some more in the future.”

Cafaro had a chance to view the murals herself on Wednesday and was impressed with the finished product.

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

Eighth-grader Josh Butler performed last Friday. the high schoolers, which is quite challenging! In the past few weeks I have taken the eighth-grade band outside to practice the fundamentals of marching and teach them where they are to stand on the field,” he said.

All the practice and the challenges paid off for the band students, and for Mr. Burazer. Several students expressed their excitement and desire to stay in band.

“I can’t wait to be in marching band so we can dance and play cool songs!” said Naomi Vavpetic, clarinet player.

Tenor sax player Lucas Meighen agreed, “This is way better than I would ever imagine!” Drummer David Carrel summed up his feelings in one word, “excited!”

Mr. Burazer felt that the eighth-grade band had done a nice job preparing for the challenge, but also noted, “I think the sky is the limit for them, but they are getting a dose of how much work it will take to be in the high school band. Fortunately, they will also see how much fun it can be as well.”

After the success of last Friday night, the Jefferson Area High School Marching Band can look forward to a group of enthusiastic musicians joining their ranks for the 2013-2014 school year.

For the eighth-grade band members at the junior high, that time can’t come soon enough.

Pictured flute players are: front row: Gretchen Litwiler, Hollie Dalton, Nicole Squatrito, Kiana Yoder and Alex Thurlow; and back row, Erika Kelsey, Holly Philpott, Shelby Morgan, Ashlynn Phillips, Marissa Nunley, Ariann Barile and Morgan Sanner.

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Science teacher Michelle Gillespie and her colleagues at Geneva Middle School have been honored with the OhioGovernor’s Thomas Edison Award. Gillespie ispictured with 2012 Outstanding sixth=grade Science Student Brock Reese.

Last year at State Science Day, three Geneva High School students, Alyx Lynham, Abby Williams and Tyler Hunt, garnered academic scholarships to two Ohio colleges worth a total of $176,000 based on judges’ assessment of their research projects. GHS junior Katie Peck won the Blue Ribbon for Best of Show at the district level and has parlayed her scientific research into a perfect score from judges at State Science Day, publication of her research abstract in The Ohio Journal of Science, an invitation to present her research at an Ohio Academy of Science Poster Session, a $15,000 per year renewable science scholarship worth $60,000 to Ohio Wesleyan University and two selective summer science internship opportunities.

Geneva Schools State Science Teams have won the coveted Harold C. Shaw Outstanding School Award at State Science Day eight times.

According to Dr. Lynn E. Elfer, Ohio Academy of Science CEO, to receive the Edison Award, schools must conduct a local science fair with 20 or more students, qualify one or more of these students for one of the Academy’s 15 district science days, and have students participate in at least one more youth science opportunity beyond the classroom as well as convince external professionals from STEM business and industry, government and academia employers how and to what extent the school’s program met the Academy’s definition of STEM education.

“These awardees are engaged in project-based curricula, the central element of any STEM education program,” said Dr. Elfner. “Receiving a Governor’s Thomas Edison Award for Excellence sends a clear signal that these schools and teachers value student-originated, in-

quiry-based science and technology education as envisioned for the Next-Generation Science Education Standards being developed nationally,” said Dr. Elfner.

“Whole new worlds of opportunities open up to students when they complete research or technological design projects,” he continued.

Dr. Elfner explained that the Office of The Governor and The Technology Division of The Ohio Department of Development initiated the Edison Award educational partnership program in cooperation with and The Ohio Academy of Science to recognize schools and teachers who stimulate student scientific and technological research and extend STEM education opportunities beyond traditional classroom activities.

Thirty-five professionals, broadly representing STEM employers from business and industry, government and academia, evaluated schools across the state for the Edison Award. AEP, Air Force Research Laboratory, Battelle Memorial Institute, Central State University, Chamberlain College of Nursing, Cornell University, DeVry University, Dinsmore & Shohl LLP, eTech Ohio Commission, Heidelberg University, Lake County ESC, Lorain County Community College, National Institutes of Health, Notre Dame College of Ohio, Oberlin College, Ohio Bureau Criminal ID & Investigation, Ohio EPA, Ohio Northern University, Ohio State University, Ohio State University Medical Center, Procter & Gamble Co, State of Ohio, Summa Health System, University of Findlay, US Air Force, US Department of Energy, US Geological Survey, Vehicle Research & Test Center, Yale University and Youngstown State University were involved in the selection process for the Ohio Governor ’s Edison Awards.

Ashtabula Area City School celebrates passing state tests with 400 and 800 Club ASHTABULA - Third- and fourth-grade students in the Ashtabula Area City Schools gathered together to celebrate and “induct” students into the 400 and 800 Club. To become a member of either club, a student must pass one section of the Ohio State Tests (400 Club) or both sections (800 Club). Four hundred is the minimum amount of points needed to pass either section.

Hundreds of students were inducted in front of their peers. Students in the 400 club were given a t-shirt which was screen printed with “Lakeside 400 Club.” Students in the 800 Club were given the same shirt and a medal.

Third graders were invited to the assembly because they will very soon be taking these same tests. One student, Lexi Zeman, received special acknowledgement for receiving a perfect score on the math section of the state test.

“We wanted to acknowledge and inspire our students.

Passing these tests is a big deal. It requires a lot of work both inside and outside the classroom. So many of our students did an amazing job and we wanted them to know how proud we are of them. With all of our elementary schools now on one campus, we could celebrate together,” said Michigan Principal Janie Carey.

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Pictured is 800 Club member Colbey Gifford, who proudly shows off his shirt and medal.

Cheyenne Riggs and Anthony Narducci are proud to show off their success.

Gabby Ewing and Aiden DiSalvatore celebrate their academic success together.

Aaron Williams and Madison Ashcraft are proud members of the 800 Club.

Ontario Principal Rebecca Evanson inducts fourth-grader Elayna Messant into the 800 Club.

VETS: From page 1A open or available for use that day, as a church uses the facility for its services. Normally a meal is served there for veterans following the ceremony in the center of GMS Science teacher and Edison Award honoree Emily town.

“We understand,” Mayor Long is pictured with 2012 Outstanding Seventh=Grade Judy Maloney told Newhard.

Science Students Holly Engle and Kyle Peck.

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Science is ‘Egg-citing’ in Tina Yeager’s class Date change for Jefferson reverse raffle Tickets still available

BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON - The date for the Jefferson Community Recreation Center’s and Support Our Community Center’s second annual reverse raffle has changed.

Originally scheduled for Nov. 3, the reverse raffle will now be held on Saturday, Nov. 17.

There are still tickets available for the raffle.

Grady Wessollek and Courtney Cheney soaked their raw, whole eggs in white vinegar over the weekend.

BY KIM PICKARD Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON - Sixth-grade science can be very exciting when you have a teacher like Tina Yeager.

The Jefferson Elementary School teacher recently led her three sixth-grade science classes on an investigation into the properties of cell membranes using ordinary chicken eggs as a model of a cell. Over the course of two weeks, the students soaked their eggs in a variety of substances to see how the outside of the egg acts like a cell membrane, picking and choosing what to let in and what to keep out of the cell.

The first step proved to be the most exciting when the students soaked their raw, whole eggs in white vinegar over the weekend. When they returned on Monday, the hard shell had dissolved completely leaving a soft, egg-shaped mass.

Sixth-grader Grady Wessollek said, ‘When we finally saw it without its shell, it looked so cool! It was very squishy.”

Fellow student Kylie Snyder agreed, noting the

shell turned to a rubbery texture.

Removing the shell enabled the outside of the egg to become permeable and behave like a cell membrane. Mrs. Yeager wanted her students to understand that a cell membrane protects the cell and allows fluids to pass back and forth during a process called osmosis.

To observe and record the changes in the eggs the students had to measure the circumference of their egg after each time they soaked it in a new liquid. A change in the size of the egg would indicate whether the liquid was absorbed into the egg, whether the “cell membrane” let it in or not. They measured the circumference by wrapping a string around their egg, then measuring the length of the string. They also took notes on any other changes they noticed like if the texture of the egg changed.

“It was so fun to feel the egg and see how a slimy egg could go from slimy to almost bouncy,” remarked student Ginny Grier.

Other liquids the eggs were soaked in after vinegar were plain water, water with food

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Miranda Rexroad and Angelene Reuschling learned properties of cell membranes using ordinary chicken eggs as a model of a cell. coloring, salt water and another liquid of the students’ choice. With each new liquid the eggs were left to soak for one to two days. Some liquids made the eggs get bigger but others made them shrink in size.

Josh Baucum remarked, “My favorite part of the experiment was seeing what all the liquids we used did to the egg.”

While the students enjoyed the results of soaking their eggs, as the teacher, Mrs. Yeager said, “The most exciting part of the experiment was watching the students’ enthusiasm build as they predicted what effect each liquid would have on the egg.”

Another important aspect of the experiment was teamwork and record keeping, both essential life skills. The students worked in teams sharing an egg and dividing the tasks of performing the experiment. They were evaluated on how well they collected and recorded data, graphed the data, reported the results, and

worked together.

Austin Calaway said, “My favorite part of the experiment was when we found our groups and I was in charge of the egg.”

Mrs. Yeager also noted that the parents of her students were a big help with the experiment. The parent donations were overwhelming. Almost all of the materials needed were donated by parents for which she is very grateful. This was very encouraging to Mrs. Yeager, as she plans to repeat this experience with future classes. “The students showed great enthusiasm throughout the entire experiment and I will most definitely do the experiment again next year,” she said.

Tina Yeager knows how to keep her students interested and excited about science.

Libby Kendzerski exclaimed, “I loved this experiment and I hope we can do more fun experiments.”

Being in Mrs. Yeager’s class, Libby may just get her wish.

Kristen Cross, Marissa Covetta and Jacob Butler soaked their eggs in a variety of substances to see how the outside of the egg acts like a cell membrane, picking and choosing what to let in and what to keep out of the cell.

Spiderweb starts another year of tutoring Since 1980, Spiderweb, 133 East Jefferson St., 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. In short we are “Caring for Families.”

Oct. 22 starts another year of after school tutoring for Jefferson Area Local School District elementary-age children. The program assists children that may be struggling in academic subjects such as reading and math.

Mentor tutors are paired with students and they work together for an hour one or two days a week. Homework, supplemental activities and educational games are used to

work through the problem areas and make the subject a little easier for the student to succeed.

Tutors can be high school students and/or community members that would like to help children. Volunteering to help a child can be a very rewarding experience and for high school students it counts as service hours. Volunteers usually agree to volunteer one or two days a week and are assigned students to work with.

Spiderweb is in the process of accepting applications for the tutoring program. If your child has a problem in a subject area and needs a little help call us for an application or ask his/her teacher for a referral form.

Community members are volunteering their time for a variety of organizations. Not

everyone has a passion for helping children with schoolwork, but there are other ways that you can volunteer.

Volunteers are the backbone of Spiderweb and without them; our services would be drastically reduced.

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.

Fundraising can be fun and is another area that volunteers are able to help. Spiderweb has a couple local fundraisers during the year and are always looking for grants to continue the fund-

ing of the agency. Do you have a great idea or like working on grant writing this is the agency for you.

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.

Are you ready to make a difference in someone’s life?

Call Spiderweb at 576-4547 or email at spiderwe bofjefferson@gmail.com for more information about volunteer opportunities and about our services, which are offered for residents in Ashtabula County.

Spiderweb receives funding from the Jefferson Memorial Foundation, the Ashtabula Foundation and is a United Way Partner.

The raffle will be held at the Jefferson Community Center, 11 E. Jefferson St., Jefferson, on Saturday, Nov. 17, with doors opening at 4:30 p.m.

The reverse raffle will include dinner, beverages and dessert. Besides the main $1,000 board, there will also be side boards, bingo, a Chinese auction and a 50/50 raffle.

Tickets are a $25 donation.

The money raised will go to both the Jefferson Senior Center and Jefferson Community Recreation Center.

Support the purchase of old Jefferson Elementary School

by Jefferson Village on Nov. 6

BY DOUG HLADEK Superintendent Jefferson Area

Local Schools Thank you to the many people who visited the old Jefferson Elementary School last Saturday to tour the building. On November 6, Jefferson Village residents will be asked to consider a referendum vote to purchase the old Jefferson Elementary School building with plans to relocate the Police Department into the building. Please support the purchase.

Included with the 12,000square-foot building is 3.89 acres of property with egress to Jefferson, Satin, and Market Streets. The Police Department plans to vacate their current facility and occupy 3,500 square feet of the building by remodeling three classrooms into offices, evidence storage, a private interview room, and locker room. The large cafeteria and fully equipped kitchen will be available for future use by the Village.

The property is bordered on the south by the former school playground, now Village property, and the Village Park to the north. There is a large parking area on the east side of the building where the bus garage was located and the school buses parked. On the west side is a large open lawn that could serve as an emergency helicopter landing area or for other multi-purpose use.

In the fall of 2011 both the Board of Education and Jefferson Village Council approved resolutions for the sale and purchase of the old Jefferson Elementary School. The deal was for the Village to pay $150,000 cash and perform $150,000 of inkind services for the school

district.

Included in the in-kind agreement is a $35,000 credit for the Village taking ownership of the long school driveway, installation of gravel access drives between the school detention ponds, installing a sidewalk from Cedar Street to Jefferson High School, cleaning and installing catch basins, lawn and tree care, sidewalk repair, and parking lot line striping. Some of the projects will help correct drainage in the Elliott Allotment area and install sidewalk access between the allotment and the high school.

Most of the in-kind service will be work the school district lacks equipment or manpower to perform and for which the district would pay outside contractors to complete. Tax dollars from school district residents will pay for the work either through district employees, purchased service contracts, or using in-kind services from the Village from the sale of the old school building.

Village ownership of the long school drive in front of the high school allows the police to control traffic and the street department to maintain the drive. Police control of the drive will add a dimension of safety for our students and community.

Many positive comments were heard during the open house tour. Most visitors were in favor of the Police Department acquiring the old school to accommodate a more efficient and safe operation. Both the Board of Education and Village Council are in favor of the deal because they believe it benefits the many residents they serve.

Please support the purchase of the old Jefferson Elementary School by Jefferson Village on November 6.

LJHS students learn about early settlers D.J. Schoren and Sean Montgomery at Lakeside Junior High School in Mrs. Coxon’s eighth-grade Social Studies class are learning about the early settlers who traveled from England to the New World (United States) and established the first 13 colonies. Students creatively made their own colony and researched the area that they selected.

D.J. and Sean constructed their colony out of Legos, named it Georgetown, and located it next to Lake George and Florida, which is advantageous in the farming of oranges and wheat.

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Combating ridicule! Nehemiah 4:1-2 they finish up in a day? Will they revive the stones out of the heaps of rubbish, and

By Pastor burned ones at that?”

Rodney Kincaid THE STUDY: We should not be surNow when Sanballat heard that we were building the wall, prised that when we are servhe was angry and greatly en- ing the Lord we are going to raged, and he jeered at the be attacked by the Evil one Jews. 2 And he said in the and he will use all kinds of presence of his brothers and of weapons. One of those weapthe army of Samaria, “What ons will be ridicule! We read are these feeble Jews doing? in these 2 verses three areas Will they restore it for them- that will be attacked by ridiselves? Will they sacrifice? Will cule.

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Consecration Sunday to be observed at Harpersfield United Methodist Church Consecration Sunday will be observed at Harpersfield United Methodist Church on Sunday, Oct. 21. The day will denote the successful completion of two years of a threeyear capital campaign and anticipate the final year of continued blessings.

The church family moved into a new sanctuary on April 1 of this year. It was the culmination of a several years of planning and praying that began in earnest in October of 2008. At that time, an anonymous donor gifted the church with 14.5 acres at the corner of Garford Rd., and Cork Cold Springs Rd. The property was the site of an abandoned grape vineyard and so the church's campaign slogan became "Chosen to Enrich God's Vineyard." The new, beautiful building includes a large worship space, a large kitchen, four classrooms and several offices. The building project also includes a paved parking lot, making access to the church accomodating.

A building team composed of co-chairs Dick Curtis and Dick Fisher led the congregation through a series of planning, which included input from everyone. Adding to the team's composition were Becky D'Angelo, Denise Curtis and John Felicijan. The Capital Campaign team includes Bill Stone and Marilyn Garner-Legg, co-chairs and the following: Denise Curtis, John Felicijan, Marilyn Stone, Becky D'Angelo, Sue Legg, Michelle Berry, Gene Legg, and Don Ferron.

The church has grown at the new location and has plans to expand community programs and service in the new year.

Weekly prayer meetings, Sunday School classes for all, quarterly movie nights and men's breakfasts are all part of the planning at this time. Pastor Shirley Stoops-Frantz is inviting everyone to join them Sunday for a celebration of God's faithfulness in the church during the morning worship hour, beginning at 11 a.m.

Following the service, members of the capital campaign team will provide a light lunch for everyone. Special music by the choir, directed by Bev Windle and a time of reflection and thanks will be part of the service.

The church is located at 224 Garford Rd. Call the church at (440) 466-4778 with questions.

First, Sanballat ridiculed the workers by calling them “feeble Jews” (4:2). The word feeble means “withered, miserable.” He was saying that the people were like cut flowers that were fading away.

They had no human resources that people could see, but the enemy could not see their great spiritual resources. The people of the world don’t understand that God delights in using feeble instruments to get His work accomplished (1 Cor. 1:18– 31). The world glories in its wealth and power, but God’s people glory in their poverty and weakness. When we are weak, then we are strong (2 Cor. 12:1–10).

Then Sanballat ridiculed the work itself by asking three taunting questions. “Will they restore it for themselves?”

This must have evoked winds of laughter from the Samaritan army. How could a remnant of feeble Jews hope to

build a wall strong enough to protect the city from the army? “Will they sacrifice?” implies, it will take more than prayer and worship to rebuild the city! This question was blasphemy against Jehovah God, for Sanballat was denying that God would help His people. “Will they finish in a day?” suggests that the Jews didn’t know how difficult the task was and would soon call it quits.

In his final question, Sanballat ridiculed the materials they were using. The stones were taken out of the rubbish heaps and probably were so old and damaged that they would never last when set into the wall. While it is true that limestone is softened by fire, it is also true that the walls were “broken down,” while the gates were “consumed with fire” (Neh. 2:13). In spite of what Sanballat said, there was still plenty of good material

BY SADIE PORTMAN Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON - The Jefferson United Methodist Church has begun its campaign for “A Different Kind of Christmas: Living and Giving Like Jesus.”

The church would like to take the focus off of presents for ourselves and focus on giving to others and remembering the true meaning of the holidays.

The kick off began with a craft show held on the first weekend of October.

“I’m really pleased our first craft show went over very well with the community,” Pat Cramer, the church’s administrative assistant, said. “We made over $2,000. It was very successful.”

All proceeds will be split up evenly between four charities, student-athletes at the University of Pittsburgh, G.O. Ministries in Ashtabula, Orphan Relief and Rescue and Active Blessing.

The church officials feel they are off to strong start with the craft show’s success.

“We’re just thrilled about the craft show, and we’re working now to get the silent auction underway,” Cramer said.

Now they are planning for their second event, Change the World Silent Auction.

The auction will involve gift baskets and quality items, as well as services including oil changes and hosting dinner parties.

“We have a lot of dona-

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conducted over 6,000 experiments before finding the solution. WESTINGHOUSE was treated as a mild lunatic by most railroad executives. “Stopping a train by wind! The man’s crazy!” Yet he persevered and finally sold the air-brake idea.

All of these people/organizations were ridiculed but they never gave up. They stayed focused! Today you’re might be ridiculed by Satan and you may feel like giving up or quitting the faith. I am here to tell you, “Nothing worth having will be easy, especially when it comes to serving Christ.” Stay focused, hang on, and keep the faith, for our reward is not found on this earth but in heaven.

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We walk away this morning with the understanding that nothing is exempt from the ridicule of the enemy. He will attack not only the person but their peers, the job at hand, and even the material being used. What we “can do” to combat ridicule is stay focused on the task at hand and keep the faith.

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tions coming in already,” Cramer said. “We have a portrait session given to us

by Rapid Photo.”

The service donations have become a big part of the auction, with people donating their time and using their skills to help others.

“You can win a dinner party for up to 25 people,” Cramer said. “All kinds of neat things are going to be available.”

A holiday limousine may also make its way into the auction.

“We are working on a holiday limousine ride were they’ll go look at Christmas lights and we’re hammering out the details right now,” Cramer said.

Donations are still be accepted and anyone interested in giving in encouraged

to call the church.

“We are still accepting donations, and you can contact the church to drop off donations or organize the way your prize will be presented,” Cramer said.

Advanced tickets are also up for sale now.

“What we really want to do is to get tickets out,” Cramer said. “We’re selling tickets for $5 a piece and they can get them in advance.”

For information on donating or to reserve your tickets, call the church at (440) 576-4561.

“Call the church and I’ll get you all set up for the auction,” Cramer said. “We are really excited about the auction and we are hoping is it as successful as our craft show and soup luncheon.”

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Eagles defeat Rebels

Falcons pull out win

BY BYRON C. WESSELL Gazette Newspapers

Kyle Hawk (16) of Geneva was all over the field as he scored on a long run and made several plays on defense.

CORTLAND - The Jefferson Falcons kept their postseason hopes alive with a big win over an All-American Conference rival. The Falcons started hot against the Lakeview Bulldogs as they built a 10-0 lead going into halftime behind the arm of Tony Chiacchiero.

Brandon Balascio ended the Falcons first scoring drive with 27-yard field goal to give Jefferson a 3-0 lead.

Jefferson added to their lead in the second quarter as Chiacchiero had a brilliant first half going 10 for 14 passing for 154 yards.

Chiacchiero eventually found Kyle Ashburn in the Falcons second scoring drive for a 12-yard touchdown and Balascio tacked on the extra point, making it 10-0.

The Jefferson defense did their part early on as they Mylan Kanicki plays for the Geneva Eagles seventh held the Bulldogs scoreless grade football team during a recent game. in the first half.

The Bulldogs answered in the second half as they defense forced a 15-yard punt by the Falcons to give Lakeview great field position.

The Bulldogs ended the drive with an 8-yard run by Erich Schmitt to make it a 10-7 game. Lakeview wasted little time in getting the ball back as they forced another punt by the Falcons and five plays later Lakeview had the lead. Erich Schmitt scored his second touchdown of the game, this time a 23-yard run for a 14-10 lead.

Lakeview kept the momentum going as they

PHOTOS BY BYRON C. WESSELL

Hayden Long (10) plays corner for the Geneva Eagles seventh grade Members of the Geneva Eagles seventh grade football team take a break on the football team during a bench during a game against South. game against South.

Warriors silence Heralds

BY ALLAN MONONEN Gazette Newspapers ASHTABULA TOWNSHIP - The Edgewood Warriors volleyball squad celebrated their Senior Night by defeating the Saint John Heralds in four games.

Seniors Abby Pisano, Katie Thomas, Jamie Rogers and Judith Silvieus led the Warriors to an outstanding 19-1 record this season.

Edgewood, seeded fifth in the DII tourney at Jefferson will face Cortland Lakeview, seeded sixth, on Monday.

Lake Catholic had first seed, NDCL is second, Geneva is fourth.

Versus Saint John, the two fine teams battled all evening.

Featuring long volleys, good passing, scoring runs, good patience at the net, the teams

traded points.

In game one, the Warriors jumped out to a 6-1 lead, but Brenna Kubec served to pull her team back to 13-12. Then with the score at 18-17, Warriors, Taylor Diemer served a run to put the Warriors ahead 23-17. Abby Pisano added the last two points for the Edgewood win, 25-18.

Game two started out with the teams trading points. With a 6-6 tie, Brenna Powers began a serving run for the Heralds that ended in a 14-6 lead.

Haley Holden immediately answered for the Warriors, serving to pull them back to 15-13. Abby Pisano took serve and put the Warriors in the lead, 20-17 and the Warriors went on to a 25-20 win.

Game three was another seesaw contest. Then with the tally at 20-18 for the Heralds,

Edgewood volleyball seniors are (from left) Judith Silvieus, Jamie Rogers, Abby Pisano and Katie Thomas.

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Saint John volleyball seniors Brenna Powers and Brenna Kubec finish out their season.

Brenna Kubec served to a 2418 lead and the Heralds held on for the 25-21 victory.

Edgewood answered in game four with a 25-17 win, giving them the match victory.

“Sometimes we tense up against county teams. We didn’t do that against other teams. In game three we hit well and kept the ball in play. Game four we were getting our hits in, then suddenly we stopped,” Herald Coach Stephanie Kubec said.

Saint John has a fine 18-3 record and will play in their Lake Effect Conference tournament next weekend.

“Early on there were rallies on both sides. They kept digging the balls up, it was nerve wracking. In this game if you

can pass and dig, you can play with anyone. If you don’t have defense, anyone can beat you.

When their runs came, their primary hitter had a good night, that was a tough, tough game for us,” Warrior coach Doug Fowler said.

“We are a family and I am so glad to be part of this team.

I am so proud of everyone for ending this season 19-1,” Warriors senior Jamie Rogers commented.

“I am really happy with this win, Saint John is good competition. The team works so well together, we are a big family, we pull through at the end,” Katie Thomas added for Edgewood.

This ends the regular season, now on to the tournament trail.

picked of a Chiacchiro pass.

A few moments later Erich Schmitt found Jake Pishotti for a 37-yard touchdown to give the Bulldogs a 21-10 lead. Lakeview scored 21 unanswered points in the third quarter to take a two possession lead.

Jefferson responded as a team in the fourth quarter as they put up 14 points to regain the lead.

Chiacchiero rebounded for Jefferson as he led the Falcons on a 94-yard drive that ended with a one yard run by Scott Davdison.

Jefferson’s defense was also able to get the job done as they forced a punt.

Chiacchiero led the Falcons to a comeback win as he found Ashburn for the second time on a 45-yard touchdown pass to give the Falcons back the lead. A twopoint conversion run gave the Falcons a 24-21 cushion.

A big hit by Kyle Ashburn allowed the Falcons to recover a fumble to put the game away for Jefferson.

Chiacchiero finished the game 18 for 31 passing for 276 yards and two touchdowns. Kyle Ashburn led the Falcons in receiving with four catches for 86 yards.

Jesse Skvarek added five catches for 64 yards and Brett Powers added five catches for 47 yards.

Scott Davidson ran the ball 25 times for the Falcons good enough for 85 yards.

Jefferson improved to 52 on the season and 3-2 in the AAC. Jefferson will host Champion this coming Friday.

Eagles win on senior night

BY BYRON C. WESSELL Gazette Newspapers

Geneva added to their lead in the first half as Michael Ankrom found HARPERSFIELD - The Javier Zaldivar for the secGeneva Eagles picked up a ond goal of the game.

A goal by Daltan Coffey PAC win on senior night with a 4-0 win over the vis- made it 3-0 in favor of the iting Lakeside Dragons. Eagles heading into halftime.

Zaldivar scored his secGeneva scored three goals in the first half en route to the ond goal of the game in the second half on an assist by shutout win.

Chad Weisbarth scored Josh Swanson as the Eagles the opening goal for the went on to win 4-0.

Jake Cimorelli, of Eagles. It would be all the scoring the Eagles would Lakeside, picked up six need as the Dragons had saves as goal keeper for the only one shot on goal the Dragons.

The Eagles improved to 6entire game. Santos Robles picked up the one save for 8-2 on the season and 3-3-1 Geneva as he saw little ac- in the PAC. The Dragons fell to 2-11-1 on the season. tion as goal keeper.

Rebels win junior varsity PAC Championship MADISON - On Saturday evening, Madison hosted the first ever JV PAC Tournament. Teams competed all season long for standings culminating in first and third place games to be played at Madison High School.

The third place game saw Chardon take on Geneva. Chardon opened the scoring early and netted a goal within the first six minutes. After seeing immense pressure, Geneva gave up four goals. They were able to get one back on a nice counter-attack, but Chardon took the win with a 4-1 score line.

For first place, Madison took on the top seeded Willoughby South. Largely

a back and forth affair, South got the better of Madison in the first half, reaching halftime with a 20 lead. After seeing their starting keeper pulled from the game with concussion like symptoms Madison redoubled their efforts to keep the score line where it was at. Although they played a strong defensive second half, South would not be denied and took the 2012 JV PAC Championship for their own. The final standings are as follows: 1st place Willoughby South, 2nd place Madison, 3rd place Chardon and 4th place Geneva.

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GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • WEEK OF WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2012 • 11A

Lakers score quick against Falcons

BY BYRON C. WESSELL Gazette Newspapers ANDOVER – The Pymatuning Valley Lakers hosted the Jefferson Falcons in a girls varsity soccer match-up on Thursday, October 11. Two timely goals helped the Lakers take a 4-1 win over the visiting Falcons.

The Lakers were able to score within the first 30 seconds to set the tone and take an early 1-0 lead.

Pymatuning Valley added to their lead late in the first half, but what ultimately put the game away was their third goal of the game with about a minute left to play.

The Falcons defense was seemingly unready as Geena Gabriel scored a quick goal to put the Lakers up 1-0.

Jefferson settled down on defense to hold the Lakers scoreless for the next thirty plus minutes.

Emily Allen, of Jefferson, had a nice clear on a shot by Samantha Felix.

Pymatuning Valley set up for a corner kick and Jefferson goal keeper Mary Forbes was there for the save.

PV continued to attack as Morgan Lower passed to Gabriel, who missed wide right. Lower also had a shot on goal, which was an easy save for Forbes.

Melanie March, of Jefferson, prevented another PV goal as Forbes jumped up and it grazed off her finger tips giving Samantha Felix a shot at the rebound. However, March cleared it and Jefferson escaped after a corner kick.

Audra Puzo had a rare shot on goal for the Falcons as the shot was deflected away by PV goal keeper Katie Wright. Wright later

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Sydney Emerson, 3 of Jefferson, is marked by Stephanie Criss of PV. Number nine is MacKenzie Robinson for PV and number 6 is Morgan Titus for Jefferson. scooped up another loose ball as the score remained 1-0 in favor of the Lakers.

The Lakers looked to add to their lead as Samantha Felix kicked the ball inside to Tiffany Brown who found Gabriel, but Leah Molenda made a great defensive play on the ball for Jefferson.

The Lakers gained control of the ball again and Gabriel had a great ball to Stephanie Criss, but Sydney Emerson was able to kick the ball away for Jefferson. Emerson would make a couple of good clears as the Falcons were on the defense the majority of the first half.

Jefferson gained possession and tried to tie the game as the Falcons made a pair of nice passes to get closer to the goal, but Lauren Lipps

made a good defensive play for the Lakers.

The Lakers threatened with about eight minutes left in the first half as Gabriel was able to dribble all the way up to the goal and kick it in for her second goal of the game.

The Lakers added to their lead with a minute left in the half as Felix found Gabriel for her third goal of the game and a 3-0 lead heading into halftime.

The Lakers increased their lead to 4-0 in the second half as Samantha Felix picked up another assist on a pass to Stephanie Criss.

Jefferson started to get more shots off in the second half as Emily Allen missed wide left and Mary Forbes, who was replaced by Abby

Emily Allen, reacts to the ball for Jefferson during a soccer game against Pymatuning Valley.

Pete at goal keeper, had a shot to the Lakers replacement keeper Jackie Gale.

The Falcons were finally able to get on the board as Callie Fuentes kicked it inside to Sarah Busch, making it 4-1.

The Lakers had several shots on goals down the stretch by Gabriel, Rebecca Dillon, Samantha Felix and Mackenzie Robinson, but none would find the back of the net.

Pymatuning Valley went on to win the game with the final score of 4-1.

The Lakers improved to a game below .500 at 7-8. Mary Forbes had ten saves for Jefferson, while Abby Pete had five. Katie Wright and Jackie Gale each had five saves for the Lakers.

Big plays fuel Falcons

BY BYRON C. WESSELL Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON – The Jefferson Falcons hosted the Champion Golden Flashes in a recent All-American Conference football game. The Falcons improved their record to 6-2 and 3-2 in the AAC, while dropping the Golden Flashes to 3-5 on the year and 2-3 in the AAC. Neither team could get things going early on in the game as both teams punted the ball twice. It was a battle of field position and Champion was able to put the first points of the game on the board with a 29-yard field goal by Johnny Rable.

Jefferson tried to answer with a 15-yard run by Jacob Hamilton and a great leaping catch by Kyle Ashburn. However, the Golden Flashes stepped up on defense and forced a pair of short runs and a false start and an incomplete pass later the Falcons were forced to punt once again.

The Falcons defense stepped up as well as Justin Butler and Nick Tripodi combined for a sack and Joe Babic broke up a pass to force a punt.

Brett Powers had a good return to the 24 for the Falcons who wasted little time in scoring. After an incomplete pass on first down Jefferson took the lead on a 24-yard shuttle pass from Tony Chiacchiero to Scott Davidson. After the ex-

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The Jefferson Falcons football team celebrates with the band after their win over Champion. tra point by Brandon Balascio the Falcons were up 7-3.

Jefferson eventually got the ball back and looked to add to their lead as Chiacchiero found Jacob Hamilton on a timing pattern. However, the drive would come to an end after an interception. Champion took advantage of the miscue as they capped the drive with an 11-yard touchdown pass to Robert Douglas.

Champion went up 10-7, but Jefferson used a big play right before halftime to regain the lead.

Davidson started the drive with a 16-yard bruising run as Jefferson had under 40 seconds to score. Chiacchiero then found Powers on a crossing pattern and he waited for

a big block by Kyle Ashburn as he raced down the sidelines for a 51-yard score. Jefferson regained the lead and went up 14-10 after the extra point.

Champion used a pair of long runs to retake the lead in the second half. Mike Cyrus ran through the hole and scored on a 32-yard run.

Champion forced Jefferson to punt and the two teams then traded turnovers and Champion recovered a fumble and Joe Babic picked up an interception for the Falcons.

Tony Chiacchiero gave Jefferson back the lead at 2017 as he found Hamilton wide open for a 64-yard touchdown.

Just a few moments later and Jefferson used another big play to take a 26-17 lead as

Kyle Ashburn returned a fumble for a 39-yard score.

Davidson converted on the two-point conversion play as the big turn of events had the Falcons up 28-17.

Jefferson would get the ball back in the fourth quarter as Chiacchiero found Powers for a 37 yard pass. Champion ended the drive by picking up their second interception of the game. However, once gain the Falcons caused a fumble and were set-up in the redzone.

Chiacchiero eventually scored on a one-yard keeper, making the final score 34-17.

Davidson who finished the game with 96 yards on 20 carries allowed the Falcons to line up in victory formation after a 38 yard run.

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Bovee has connections for any instrument he is not personally familiar with.

“I have an associate who works out of a music store in Kent, Ohio, and if there is anything that I can’t repair, he does it for me,” Bovee said. “Basically whatever the issue is, we can get it fixed.”

Morell Music is located at 1040 East 6th Street in Ashtabula.

Anyone who might be interested in lessons can contact Morell Music between the hours of noon and 7 p.m. on weekdays at (440) 964-3354.

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