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On with the show City of Ashtabula sees many close races in the November election “Thank you everyone for your support and well wishes. Huge thank you to my parents, and, of course, my wife,” Timonere wrote to his supporters after the win. “It is not going to be easy, and I pray

BY SADIE PORTMAN we can make a difference in our Gazette Newspapers city. God bless and again, thank ASHTABULA - The City of you from the bottom of my heart.”

The unofficial results state Ashtabula held its elections yesterday with voters having the choice Strong was next in line with 1,430 between five different city man- votes and 30.48 percent, followed ager candidates: current city man- by Grippi with 704 votes, ager Anthony Cantagallo, Kevin Cantagallo with 195 votes and Grippi, Charlie Hauff, Jason Hauff with 140.

The position of Ashtabula City Strong and James Timonere.

According to the Ashtabula solicitor was also on the line between current city solicitor County Board of Election’s unofficial results, Timonere has won the Michael Franklin and former city seat with 2,222 votes or 47.37 per- solicitor Thomas Simon.

The unofficial results show cent.

Timonere ran his campaign Franklin winning back his position with the slogan, “No more politics. with 2,571 votes, or 55.67 percent, No more games. Their time is up.” and Simon coming in close second Timonere spoke of cleaning up with 2,047 votes, or 44.33 percent.

Four city council seats were also the city and promoting job growth and new business during his cam- up for grabs in the election. August Pugliese won for Ward 2 as he ran paign.

Timonere elected as city manager

PHOTO BY EMILY FAZIO

Jefferson Area High School students Jeff Schindler, Laura Cole and Giuila Giancola warm up for “Musicals: A Musical,” the fall production for the Jefferson Players that was well-received over the weekend at Jefferson Area High School.

Council votes to purchase school property Group intends to seek a referendum

BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON - Although Jefferson Village Council voted to purchase the building and property at the old Jefferson Elementary School on 104 E. Jefferson St., a group of citizens plans to seek a referendum on the matter and give citizens a chance to vote on it in November 2012.

After hearing from a handful of citizens during the meeting, council voted in favor of purchasing property and a former cafeteria building at the site of the former Jefferson Elementary School building.

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 worked out the deal with Jefferson Area Local Schools Superintendent Doug Hladek and other school officials earlier in the year. As part of the agreement, the village will pay $300,000 for the remaining parcel of land and building at the old elementary school site. The deal consists of $150,000

in cash and an additional $150,000 credit package for in-kind labor and improvements spread over an unspecified period of time.

The village intends to use the property for the police department, who need the additional room, Village Administrator Terry Finger said.

For the price, the village will receive a 12,000-square-foot building on nearly four acres of land.

The police department would occupy the front 3,500 square feet of the building. The existing police department building would then be given to the fire department.

The back part of the building would be used for something not yet determined.

Before the vote, a handful of citizens asked council to reconsider, or at least hold a joint public hearing on the matter with the JALS Board of Education so citizens could hear all of the details and ask questions.

Speaking against the purchase were Jim Donathon, Bob Lister, Tina Fuller, Cayce Baxley and Diana Dickson Sowry.

“I would like to ask council to reconsider purchasing this property,” Fuller said.

Fuller said that, with the state of the world’s economy, with the fact that businesses have closed in Jefferson, she believes council is asking village residents to bear another burden.

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unopposed.

The Ward I seat was between current seat holder Rick Balog and Tina Stasiewski. Balog won the seat with 783 votes, or 51.21 percent, according to the unofficial results. Stasiewski was close behind with 746 votes and 48.79 percent.

“Thanks to all who supported me for Ward 1. It was a close race against a good opponent. I will continue to do what is best for Ashtabula,” Balog wrote on his Facebook wall Tuesday night after his win.

Ashtabula also will have a new council president, as J.P. Ducro dominated the competition with 2,607 votes. Incumbent Betty Kist was ousted from her seat as vice president, with Chris McClure receiving 1,887 votes.

Losing out were John Roskovics with 1,845 votes and Kist with 1,285.

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Ashtabula and Geneva School levies have different outcomes

BY SADIE PORTMAN Gazette Newspapers

ceived 45.33 percent.

Geneva Area City Schools levy was under Issue 34. The levy was JEFFERSON - The Ashtabula an additional emergency levy of Area City Schools and the Geneva $4.95 million over ten years.

Area City Schools both had levies The unofficial results said the on the Nov. 8 ballot. levy failed with 3,251 votes against Ashtabula’s was under Issue 31 the levy and 1,991 votes for it. The and was a renewal levy for $1.25 levy failed by 62.02 percent. million for textbooks and technol“On behalf of the Geneva Area ogy over a period of five years.

City Schools Board of Education, The levy will not raise taxes on students and staff, I sincerely thank residents and the levy passed with the citizens of the Geneva area who 4,673 voting for the renewal and supported us throughout this levy 3,274 voting against, according to campaign,” Mary Zappitelli, superthe Ashtabula County Board of intendent of GACS, wrote in an Election’s unofficial results. The email after the results came in. ”We levy passed by 58.80 percent. realize that the economic climate is Ashtabula also had two seats on difficult and because our levy failed, its school board up for reelection. some very difficult decisions will Both seats ran unopposed with need to be made about the future Steve Candela and A.R. DeCato of the current programs and serboth being reelected back to the vices we provide for our students.” board.

As promised, the Geneva school According to the unofficial re- board will have its regular schedsults, Candela received 54.77 per- uled meeting in the high school aucent of the votes and DeCato re- ditorium where the next steps will

be discussed.

“Our regular November Board of Education meeting will be held Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. in the Geneva High School Auditorium,” Zappitelli said. ”We are asking the public to join us for a discussion about the future of our district.”

At the meeting, the school board will discuss what cutbacks need to be made. Zappitelli has previously said if the levy fails all items are on the table for cutbacks.

Like Ashtabula Area City Schools Board of Education, Geneva Area City Schools Board of Education had seats opened for grabs.

However, unlike Ashtabula’s school board, Geneva’s had four candidates running for only two seats, Wilford Behm, Ed Brashear, Marion Carrel and Stan DeWees.

Both Behm and Brashear won back their two seats. The unofficial results stated Behm received 33.47 percent of the vote and Brashear won with 32.13 percent.

Geneva High School students to provide articles and photos for Gazette

Hoyson, Watson elected to Jefferson BOE Voters decide other races, levies in Jefferson area

BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON - Jefferson Area Local Schools Board of Education incumbent Patricia Hoyson will be joined by a new face on the board.

Hoyson won her re-election bid by receiving 1,927 votes, according to unofficial results from the Ashtabula County Board of Elections. Joining her and filling a vacant seat on the board is Ron Watson, who received 1,650 votes.

The third candidate in the race, Kevin Orvos, received 1,384 votes.

Elsewhere in the Jefferson area, voters narrowly approved an

additional 1-mill levy for equipment for the Jefferson Emergency Rescue District. Unofficial results have the levy passing by a vote of 831 to 804 votes.

In Dorset Township, voters chose Robert Hanson as their trustee over Jeffrey Hinkle III, at least according to the unofficial results released by the Board of Elections on election night.

Hanson received 130 votes compared to 124 for Hinkle.

In Denmark Township, voters approved a renewal 1-mill levy for fire and EMS. The levy passed by a vote of 175 to 65.

Voters also re-elected Anita Noce to her position of fiscal officer.

She received 135 votes compared to 90 voters for her challenger, Larry Lynagh.

In Austinburg Township, voters weighed in on two levies.

Voters passed the renewal of a 1-mill levy for fire and EMS by a vote of 632 to 252. Voters also passed the renewal of a 1-mill levy for current operating expenses by a vote of 601 to 281.

For the precinct-by-precinct results, including those in uncontested races and races in other parts of the county, see inside this week’s Recorder.

PHOTO BY JAN PERALA FOR GENEVA SCHOOLS

Eagle writers and Eagle Eye photographers are, from left: Clare Carlisle, Veronica Clutter, Kayleena Brashear, Ford Carlisle and Morgan Brubaker. They will offer their original thoughts and photos of events at Geneva High School for publication in The Gazette.

BY JAN PERALA Geneva Area City Schools GENEVA - This year, a group of talented Geneva High School students will offer their original thoughts and photos of events and people around Eagle Territory for publication in the Gazette.

Kayleena Brashear and Ford Carlisle will share their ideas in “Eagle Writers” feature articles, while Veronica Clutter, Morgan Brubaker and Clare Carlisle will provide unique “Eagle’s Eye” photos to accompany their pieces.

Senior Kayleena Brashear is a three-year veteran as a GHS Gazette columnist. She is an accomplished writer and speaker who has won first place in both the Rotary 4 Way Speech Contest and the

Voice of Democracy Speech Contest sponsored by Veteran of Foreign Wars Post 6846. She has been a delegate to the Hugh O’Brian Leadership Conference and YOUth LEADership Ashtabula County, a People to People Ambassador and a delegate to the National Youth Leadership Forum on Law and Crime Scene Investigation.

“Writing for the Gazette is a great experience,” said Brashear.

“Seeing my name in the byline gives me such a sense of accomplishment and pride.”

Kayleena is the daughter of Edward and Cathleen Brashear of Geneva.

Morgan Brubaker is president of her senior class and a talented artist who created the Harpersfield Township logo. Her art is featured

on the cover of the Geneva Schools calendar and she has won the blue ribbon at the GHS Art Show. Morgan has been a YOUth LEADership Ashtabula County delegate.

“Other than my family and friends, art has always been a big part of my life, said Brubaker. “I plan to major in interior design and hopefully attend the University of Cincinnati. Getting the opportunity to take photographs for the newspaper is a great experience for me!

Photography enables you to express your creativity and interests, as I would in my art projects. The good times at GHS never end, and the photographs hold memories that will last a lifetime.”

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WEDNESDAY, November 9, 2011

Our Helping Hands reaches out to the community with in-home care

BY SADIE PORTMAN Gazette Newspapers

Sept. 1, so we’re still organizing and getting things going.”

Moyer has had years of GENEVA - Our Helping Hands was recently opened experience working directly in Geneva as a personal, in- in the Ashtabula County home, non-medical, private- Medical Center.

“I started at ACMC right duty nursing care center.

Our Helping Hands pro- out of school, and then I was vides such nursing care such also at Cardinal Woods as as housekeeping, laundry, needed, as well as at Lake meal preparing, companion- Point. I’m still a PRN there,” ship, appointments, shop- Moyer said. “It’s whenever I ping, medication reminders, can fit it in my schedule.”

Moyer is known for her household maintenance, lawn care, Alzheimer’s care, can-do attitude and is really personal care and skilled excited to be out on her own nursing. giving one-on-one attention Rachel Moyer is a regis- to her patients.

“Being able to care for tered nurse who still works in the hospital system part someone one on one is really time as well as manages Our gratifying,” Moyer said. “Being at the hospital, someHelping Hands full time.

“Going out on my own, it’s times I didn’t feel like all my nice to be more personable,” duties were done or accomMoyer said. “It’s kind of nice plished when I left.” to do one on one.”

Moyer said having to take Moyer employs three care of a number of patients nurses aids right now who go in the hospital setting can be house to house helping the hard at times because you Helping Hands’ current three have to separate your time clients throughout the day. between patients.

“I really hope to grow,” Now Moyer is in charge of Moyer said. “We just opened three nurses aids who report

to her.

All of Our Helping Hands’ employees are carefully picked with screenings and training being held before ever entering into a client’s home.

Moyer also makes those in home visits to her clients.

“I provide the skilled nursing care,” Moyer said.

Our Helping Hands works directly with the client’s doctors to ensure everyone involved in the client’s well being is on the same page.

“If I do home skilled nursing care, I have to have a physician’s order,” Moyer said. “It’s my duty as a registered nurse to have a doctor’s order before providing care.”

For more information, you can call Our Helping Hands at (440) 466-0111 or email them at ourhelping hands1@gmail.com Sadie Portman, reporter for the Gazette, may be reached at sportman@gazette news.com.

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Rachel Moyer prepares to cut the ribbon with Geneva Area Chamber of Commerce members and her parents.

Operation Gratitude sends candy to troops

BY CASSANDRA NAGY Gazette Newspapers

nization that sends care packages to deployed service men and women, was JEFFERSON - Trick-or- launched and has made its treating isn’t just about way to the Jefferson Denthe candy anymore. It can tal Group. also be about the financial For every pound of return rate and/or the act candy a child brought in of donating. last week from trick-orIn 2001, Operation treating, they received a Gratitude, a national orga- dollar in return. The

candy will then be donated to deployed troops in the form of care packages.

The importance for the participating children of Operation Gratitude, known as The Candy Buy Back, isn’t only donations and money.

“It takes the candy out of the children’s hands and

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Jefferson Dental Group bought back pounds of candy from trick or treaters. teeth,” said Lisa Zindash of Jefferson Dental.

Global sugar consumption for kids increases by about two percent annually and currently sits at 50 million tons per year, according to information provided by the Dental Group.

This message is being heard loud and clear in Jefferson. This is currently the third year Jefferson Dental Group has participated in the Candy Buy Back. Last year, they had roughly 20-30 participants

and collected approximately 90 pounds of candy. “ One child a lone brought back 15 pounds last year,” said Dental Group staff.

They relayed that most participants, however, donate candy just to send it to the troops, not expecting money in return.

“The parents are usually the ones to bring in the candy for the children,” Zindash said. “Although we tend to see the junior highaged kids earlier in the day

and the younger ones will come in later when their parents get out of work.”

The whole staff is involved with helping out the program.

They are also acting in part of the “Anti-Decay” movement. The staff encourages visiting your dentist twice a year and brushing teeth da ily. They stress that doing away with the sweets, most importantly, is what really gives teeth the healthy boost they require.

Long-time Ashtabula Senior Center Board member steps down At the September Ashtabula Senior Center Board meeting, Dominic Volpone was recognized for his many years of service to the Senior Center, staff and patrons. Due to commitments of his new position as Director of Goodwill Industries of Ashtabula, he reluctantly tendered his resignation. Mr. Volpone has championed many Senior Center projects, fund raisers and other activities, giving of his time, talent and personal resources. The Board accepted his resignation with regrets and thanked him for his service.

Pictured in the photo are, left, ACCOA Director Troy Bailey and Dominic Volpone.

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Young Republicans are accepting scholarship applications The Ashtabula County Young Republicans are pleased to announce that they have begun accepting applications on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2011 for their first annual Scholarship Competition.

Two scholarships in the amount of $250 each will be awarded to two students in Ashtabula County who are seeking higher education.

The competition invites students from Ashtabula County who will be attending an institution of higher learning (two- or four-year college, community college, trade school, business school or equivalent higher education institution) and who show a commitment to education, citizenship and/ or community.

To be eligible, applicants must be residents of Ashtabula County and en-

rolled (or soon-to-be enrolled) in an institution of higher education (as described above.) Applicants will be asked to write an essay of one-thousand words or more and answer the question, “Which of the lesser known U.S. Constitutional amendments do you think is most important and why?”

Applications may be obtained at local high schools and vo-tech schools in Ashtabula County or by contacting ACYR Scholarship Chairman Casey Kozlowski at 440-5792470. You can also contact The Ashtabula County Young Republicans via email at ashtabulayr@ gmail.com with any questions you may have. Applications must be submitted to The Ashtabula County Young Republicans Scholarship, 2525 South Ridge

Road East, Ashtabula, Ohio 44004 by January 31st, 2012.

The Ashtabula County Young Republicans Scholarship Selection Committee will study the applications, make the award(s) and notify the successful applicants as soon as possible. Proof of enrollment to an institution of higher education must be provided before receipt of scholarship award. Winner(s) may be asked to read their essay at a future ACYR event.

This year is the commencement for The Ashtabula County Young Republicans Scholarship, The scholarship awards for 2011 will be $250 to each of two qualifying students.

The scholarships will be awarded by Feb. 29 2012.

For more information, please see www.ashtabula gop.com.

WEDNESDAY, November 9, 2011

Jefferson set to honor veterans

BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON - The Jefferson-area community is set to honor Veterans Day with a full day of activities this Friday, Nov. 11.

The day will begin with a ceremony at the Veteran’s Memorial in the center of downtown Jefferson at 11 a.m. Chaplain of the ceremony will be the Rev. Meredith Coleman of the Jefferson United Methodist Church, and the Jefferson Area High School band will play the National Anthem.

Reciting the Pledge of Allegiance will be fourth-grade student Jonathan Eckart, a Cub Scout with Pack 41.

Jefferson Area High School students also will perform a patriotic number, followed by a speech from guest speaker the Rev. Jerry Bentley, a veteran of the

U.S. Navy now with the Jefferson First Baptist Church.

Participating in the ceremony also will be the Jefferson Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3334 and Jefferson American Legion Baylor Post 152.

Following the ceremony, veterans and their guests are invited to a meal at the Jefferson Community Center sponsored by the Jefferson Knights of Columbus, Jefferson VFW Post 334 Commander Durward Newhard said.

Afterward, people can visit the display dedicated to the Vietnam War at the Jefferson Historical Society building, located at 42 E. Jefferson St. in Jefferson.

The three-day exhibit will kick off on Thursday, Nov. 10, and last through Saturday. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.

Rock Creek prepares for last rummage sale of the year

BY SADIE PORTMAN Gazette Newspapers

Dzurenko said.

There will also be two different types of soup, wedding ROCK CREEK - The Rock soup and pasta fagioli soup.

Creek Community Center is Salad, bread and desserts will holding its final rummage sale also be served. of the year this Saturday from “The dinners have really 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. been successful,” Dzurenko Joann Dzurenko is pleased said. to see the gymnasium begin to Last month’s dinner was a fill with glassware, figurines Hungarian theme and the cenand other unique items do- ter had its best turnout thus nated from throughout the far. community.

They even received a dona“Someone emptied 10 tion from a woman from boxes full of things like little Cleveland to use at their next figurines and glassware,” Hungarian meal.

Dzurenko said. “We have a “Some lovely lady gave us whole table full of baby a dumpling maker for next clothes.” time,” Dzurenko said. “This The community center way we don’t have to have cabeven had a few people come bage and noodles but we can over with tools and other make cabbage and dumplings items from their garage. like it’s supposed to be made.”

“A couple of people must The Rock Creek Commuhave emptied out their ga- nity Center is hoping to conrages, because we have things tinue topping October’s large like oil and gas cans and sev- crowd. eral really nice tool sets,” Dzurenko said the commuDzurenko said. nity center loves to put on the The community center is theme meals and are starting still setting up for Saturday’s to see more and more people crowd, and representatives attending. look forward to seeing what Next month they will have else will be brought in. their annual potluck dinner, The community center of- where turkey and ham are ficials are proud to see commu- donated and everyone who atnity support in everything tends brings a dish to pass out, they do. as well as a food donation for “We got a lot of good new the local food banks. stuff,” Dzurenko said.

The community center is The Rock Creek Commu- located at 2987 High Street off nity Center is also preparing of Route 45. for its monthly ethnic dinner For more information on on Nov. 19 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. any of the upcoming Rock November’s dinner will Creek Community Center have an Italian theme. events, call (440) 563-5545 or “We’re pretty well set with e m a i l the menu. We’re going to have secretary@rockcreekarea lasagna and stuffed shells,” communitycenter.org.

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JAHS teacher named ONN ‘Teacher of the Month’

BY CAROLYN BEHRJEROME Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON - When Jefferson Area High School teacher Sally Campbell came to work on Monday, Oct. 31, she expected a few tricks-and-treats from her students.

What she didn’t expect was a visit from Jim Baker of Glazier Insurance Agency in Jefferson.

“I was in my classroom going about the everyday business when Mr. Baker and Mr. (Jeremy) Huber came in. I thought maybe I had missed a meeting or something,” Campbell said.

In fact, Campbell hadn’t missed anything. She was being given the Westfield Insurance/Ohio News Network Teacher-of-the-Month award for October.

“It was a surprise,” Campbell said.

Assistant Principal Jeremy Huber, on the suggestion of Superintendent Doug Hladek, nominated Campbell because of her work above and beyond the classroom. “Specifically, for the time she took her students camping last month,” Huber explained.

Several weeks ago, Campbell, along with JAHS Social Worker Sarah Drenik, took about 15 students to Camp Koinonia in Geneva for a three-day, two-night camping trip.

Huber explained that, “If there’d been an award for social worker of the month, I would’ve nominated Sarah, too.”

Campbell said that the

PHOTO BY CAROLYN BEHR-JEROME

Jefferson Area High School teacher Sally Campbell has been awarded the ONN Teacherof-the-Month award. Featured in the photo are sophomore Mike Myers, Westfield Insurance/ONN Teacher-of-the-Month Sally Campbell and freshman Nicole MacKeller. kids worked on team building, self-esteem and trust on their trip. At one point the kids were all climbing a large hill.

“They really had to work together. Some of the kids reached the top only to turn around and help other kids get there, too,” Campbell said.

Nicole MacKeller, a freshman in Campbell’s class, said her favorite part of the trip was crossing the wire bridge.

“I was afraid, but I made it across,” she said with a smile.

Sophomore Mike Myers is also one of Campbell’s stu-

dents who went on the trip, too.

“I think what Mrs. Campbell does is really helpful. I’m learning teamwork and how to deal with things,” Myers said.

Both MacKeller and Meyers were happy for Campbell’s award.

Campbell said that she teaches social employability skills to students that the State of Ohio considers “at risk.”

“Sometimes I have to put the textbooks aside and deal with the issues the kids are dealing with. We have to be flexible,” she said.

Campbell also empha-

sized that the camping trip wouldn’t have been possible without a grant of $1,500 from the Falcon Follies and money from Zehrco Plastics of Ashtabula and the Educational Service Center.

Huber said that Campbell will receive a plaque from ONN and Westfield Insurance. ONN will have a short video about her on their website.

To view the video or to nominate a teacher for the Westfield Insurance/ONN Teacher of the Month, go to ONNtv.com. Click on the link for “Teacher of the Month.”

Dr. John Patterson honored at inhome ceremony by the honor guard

BY SADIE PORTMAN Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON - John Patterson was honored in his Jefferson home Thursday afternoon by the Honor Guard for the Hospice of the Western Reserve for his time served in the Navy during World War II. “Today we’re here to pay tribute to you for your service to our country,” Honor Guard member Rev. Fred Grimm said.

Patterson was presented with a pin, certificate and home-made blanket for his time spent in the war.

“Volunteers at the Hospice of the Western Reserve made this patriotic lap blanket just for you. When you use this blanket, remember that your caregivers at Hospice honor you for your service to our country and are here to provide you comfort,” Grimm said.

Patterson’s Hospice caregiver, Janice Cohen, presented the blanket.

“This was made by a volunteer and she said it was just for you,” Cohen said.

“Remember when you use it that the Hospice of the Western Reserve cares about you and will always give comfort to you and your family.”

Grimm then read the oath all military members have said as they enter into service.

“I do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States of America against all enemies foreign and domestic,” Grimm began the oath.

Grimm said Patterson’s service is irreplaceable and beyond value.

“When you took (the oath), you agreed to go anywhere you were asked and do whatever you were asked,” Grimm said. “You signed a blank check payable up to your life.”

The Honor Guard concluded their honor ceremony by saluting Patterson.

“Dr. John Patterson, we thank you for your service, and one of the greatest tributes that one veteran can give to another is a hand solute,” Grimms said.

Patterson now has dementia, but he came back from the Navy to serve Ashtabula County for a number of years as a chiropractor.

Donna Patterson, John’s wife, was not sure how many years he had served in the Navy but guessed around two years, if not longer.

“He doesn’t talk about his

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The Rev. Fred Grimm reads the oath John Patterson took as he joined the Navy to serve the United States during World War II. times in the service a whole lot,” Donna said. “At times he would, but he mostly kept quiet.”

Donna has an article from March 27, 1946 when John was quartermaster of a Naval ship and they were tasked with towing ships in Pearl Harbor.

A Naval quartermaster does several important jobs. including watch-to-watch navigation and the maintenance, correction and preparation of nautical charts.

“I always relied on the quartermasters, Dr. Patterson,” Grimm, also a Navy veteran, said. “They kept us from ramming the pier and everything.”

John and Donna have been married for 56 years.

“For 56 years we’ve been married and lived in the same exact house,” Donna said.

Patterson’s granddaughter Holly Patterson is also a veteran of the Air Force and was in attendance at his home to see her grandfather honored.

Donna also received a pin from the Honor Guard.

“This is indeed an honor,” Donna said. “This is such a great honor.”

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

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Donna and John Patterson each received honors at the ceremony performed by the Honor Guard for the Hospice of the Western Reserve. Donna holds the certificate given to her husband.

The Honor Guard stands behind John Patterson with his granddaughter Holly Patterson. John served in World War II in the Navy and now is a Hospice patient at his home in Jefferson.

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WEDNESDAY, November 9, 2011

Jefferson Kids Only III celebrates Halloween

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Austin Winchell as a bumble bee.

Owen Gantz as a pirate.

JEFFERSON - Kids Only III in Jefferson had its Halloween party on Monday, Oct. 31.

The children dressed in their costumes and paraded through the classrooms, showing off their costumes.

“We had parents, and grandparents who came to enjoy the parties. We had

lots of princesses, kitty cats, lions, monkeys and lots of pirates this year,” Kids Only III Administrator Tammie Moody said.

The children enjoyed eating snacks, dancing and singing.

Kids Only III is a Step Up to Quality Center with a two-star rating.

Ava Casto as a monkey.

Elizabeth Lowery as a princess.

Gabriel Bryner as a lion.

Joshua Gucciardo as a lion.

Pictured, from left, Kira, Bailey, Dylan and Maria as pirates. Ahoy!

Jefferson Historical Society to hold annual Christmas auction

RIGHT: From front to back, Sadie, Riley and Rylee wait patiently to parade through the classrooms.

Pictured in back, from left, Ms. Ginger, Tate, Rylee, Danielle, Ms. Ashley, Meadow, Jessica, Sadie, Riley and Gabriellia. Pictured in front from left, Sage, Devin and Brayden. The scarecrows in the picture were made by Jo Buell, co-administrator at Kids Only III.

JEFFERSON - The holidays are coming! The holidays are coming! Does your table call for a different centerpiece?

Is a new wreath just begging to be hung on your door this season? Would you like to treat your family and friends to a delicious homemade delicacy?

The Jefferson Historical Society is holding its annual “Make It, Bake It, Sew It” auction on Saturday, Nov. 19, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. The auction is open to the public with free admission.

Prior to the auction itself, there will be a free continental breakfast served at 8:30 a.m.

The former sanctuary of Trinity Church at 42 East Jefferson Street will be a beehive of Society workers (including Joanne Martin as auctioneer), gifts to be bid upon by guests, tantalizing aromas and excitement as one and all try to outmaneuver one another to get the “just right” item at the best price.

Society members have been busy bees producing products to sell that appeal to all age groups.

You are invited to be a part of this Historical Society function. Money raised by the auction will be used in the preservation of the Society’s headquarters and contents for the benefit of historians and the general public both now and in the future.

A large furnished handmade Christmas dollhouse is to be raffled off at the Annual Christmas Auction of the Jefferson Historical Society.

The event will be held Saturday, Nov. 19, at 9 a.m. after a free continental breakfast. The back view of the two-story furnished Christmas dollhouse reveals rooms decorated for Christmas with moveable furniture. The raffle tickets are being sold at the Jefferson Historical Society for $1.

The dollhouse was donated for the raffle by Marilyn Woodworth.

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Martin wins re-election bid

BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers ROCK CREEK - Beverly Martin once again has defeated Bob Schultz in a bid for Rock Creek mayor.

Martin was re-elected to the position on Tuesday night, receiving 118 votes compared to 46 for Schultz, according to unofficial results from the Ashtabula County Board of Elections.

This is the second time the two candidates have faced off.

As for the matter of Rock Creek Village Council, James Hall and Suzanne Hayes were re-elected as well, defeating challenger Jeffery Crenshaw.

Hall received 113 votes and Hayes received 104 votes.

Crenshaw received 59 votes.

Over in nearby Morgan Township, a familiar face will return to the Board of Trustees. In a four-way race for one four-year term, Donald Dietrich received the most

votes with 233.

Challengers Joseph Dyrcz received 158, Marie Lesko Silbaugh received 136 and Bob Clark received 118.

Voters in Morgan Township also chose two out of five people for two unexpired terms seats. Winning election were Brett Bellas with 367 votes and Rodney Truckey with 253 votes, at least according to the unofficial results. Challengers and their votes were Dennis Babic, 143; Michael Jones, 241; and Bradley Nicholson, 135.

Morgan Township voters also approved a 1.5-mill renewal levy for roads and bridges by a vote of 215 in favor and 110 against.

In Roaming Shores, Robert Cook received 354 votes while Debra Kline received 309 votes to be voted to council. Challenger Steve Macintyre received 221 votes, while Chuck Pirnat received 201 votes.

Geneva Resale and Consignment opens with antiques and collectibles

Elections show many incumbents have saved their seats

BY SADIE PORTMAN Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON - Many incumbents were returned to their seats Tuesday night.

Ashtabula Township Board of Trustees had one seat up for reelection. Mike Wayman ran against incumbent Joseph Pete.

According to the Ashtabula County Board of Election’s unofficial results, Pete won with 2,681 of the votes.

Geneva Township had one seat opened with three candidates running, Dennis Brown, Dennis Crawford and Greg Wimbs.

The unofficial results state Brown won with 1,266 votes, or 46.34 percent.

Crawford was next in line with 876 votes and 32.06 percent and Wimbs received 590 of the votes or 21.6 percent.

The City of Geneva also had four seats opened in their city council with only four candidates running, including three write ins.

Howard Anderson, Michael Keenan, Jeffrey Piotrowski and Mike Shupska now hold the seats.

Geneva-on-the-Lake had two seats available on their council with three candidates running, Michael Baker, Ronald Colby and Todd Fenlason.

The unofficial results

have Colby winning with 175 votes or 36.69 percent, along with Baker who won with 175 votes or 35.01 percent. Fenlason received 135 votes or 28.30 percent.

Colby and Baker are both incumbents for the Geneva-on-the-Lake council.

Clifford Henry ran in Harpersfield Township as an incumbent with no one opposing him. Henry is once again a Harpersfield Township trustee.

Saybrook Township had one seat available with three candidates running, Cheryl Cliff, Jane HawnJackson and George Sabo.

Incumbent Hawn-Jackson won with 2,216 votes or 63.59 percent, according to the unofficial results. Sabo received 861 votes or 24.71 percent and Cliff ’s votes totaled 408 with 11.71 percent of the votes.

Robert Dille ran unopposed in Ashtabula Township for fiscal officer and won along with unopposed candidate Tony Long running for the same position in Geneva Township.

Harpersfield Township also had a fiscal officer winning the position unopposed, Sharon Rohrbaugh.

Geneva-on-the-Lake’s Mayor Dave Nelson will keep his current position as he too was unopposed in his race.

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Geneva Resale and Consignment staff prepare to cut the official Geneva Area Chamber of Commerce’s opening ribbon. From left to right, Chamber Executive Director Sue Ellen Foote, Geoff Freeman, Bill Wildits, Paul Cook Sr., holding Paul Cook Jr., Anna Cook, Noreen Cook, Ed Grossenheider, Shirley Lehmann, Joseph Jenkins and Mike Goddard.

BY SADIE PORTMAN on consignment and sell them in his lectible if the right person walks in Gazette Newspapers shop. Grossenheider accepts items at the door,” Grossenheider said. a 60/40 split of the sale price.

For some of the items, GENEVA - Ed Grossenheider has “We’re getting to the point where Grossenheider has an idea of their opened shop in Geneva with Geneva it’s about half and half now between purpose but is not exactly positive of Resale and Consignment, located at what I own and what’s on consign- what their use is. Grossenheider 220 East Main Street across from ment,” Grossenheider said. pointed out an iron stand about knee U.S. Bank.

Grossenheider said he will take a high in the front of the store.

Grossenheider has recently moved look at anything someone has to bring “People always ask me what it is, up to Geneva from Texas so he could in, but it must be of top quality for and I say I don’t have a clue, but once spend more time with his daughter him to purchase it for resale. you buy it, it’s whatever you want it and his family and decided to open “They can bring anything they to be,” Grossenheider said. shop with many of the items he owns want, but I won’t take everything,” Grossenheider later said his himself through years of going to auc- Grossenheider said. “I will take an- thought on the iron stand is that it tions and estate sales. tique or vintage furniture. I’ll take was used in a blacksmith’s shop, alGrossenheider said the shop good quality furniture. It has to be though he has nothing to either constarted as a hobby. solid good furniture, collectibles.” firm or deny his suspicion.

“I’ve always like to do auctions and Through Grossenheider’s experiGeneva Resale and Consignment estate sales, and when I did them on ence in the antiques and collectibles, will remain open all year long. my own I’d just go out and resell the he has gained many stories of the “My theory is in the winter, people things I had bought,” Grossenheider things people bring in and collect won’t have yard sales to rummage said. through the years. through, and I give them an alternaThe shop is stocked with antique “It always amazing me on what tive,” Grossenheider said. furniture, collectible figurines, vin- people collect,” Grossenheider said. “I The store is opened Monday tage glass, dinning sets and china had one person ask me if I had goat through Saturday between the hours wear, among many other products. figurines.” of 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.

“A lot of things in here I own outGrossenheider said when it comes For more information, call (440) right,” Grossenheider said. “I’ve gone to collectibles, if they are in good con- 415-6128. to auctions and sales and bought, and dition, someone probably has a colI have 28 people on consignment con- lection of them.

Sadie Portman, reporter for the tract now.”

“People collect the weirdest things. Gazette, may be reached at sportman Grossenheider will buy products So when people bring stuff in, it’s col- @gazettenews.com.

Township levies see mixed results

BY SADIE PORTMAN Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON - The November election had several levies on its ballot this year from townships all over the county.

Saybrook Township’s Issue 22 was a levy that would have added $1 million over three years for police protection.

The levy included a contract with the Ashtabula County Sheriff’s Department which would provide 24/7 protection from a sheriff deputy.

Issue 22 was rejected by a vote of 1,148 votes against the levy and 1,083 votes for it, according to the Ashtabula County Board of Election’s unofficial results.

Ashtabula Township had four issues on the ballot, Issue 6, which was a $1 million renewal cemetery levy, Issue 7, another $1.25 million renewal levy for roads and bridges, and two levies, Issues 7 and 8, which would give $1.5 million and $2.5 million to fire rescue and EMS. The unofficial results show Issue 6 passed with 1,124 votes for the renewal and 674 against, and Issue 7 passed with 1,232 votes for the levy and 561 against.

Issue 8 passed by a vote of 1,089 for the levy, or 60.80 percent, and Issue 9 passed by a

RACES Issue 54 was a hot button issue in the city regarding the traffic cameras and whether or not they can be used by themselves to deliver traffic citations. Voting yes on Issue 54 meant you were against the traffic cameras as they currently exist.

The unofficial results show the issue passing with 2,831 votes or 60.69 percent.

Those who voted against the issue totaled 1,834 votes, or 39.31 percent.

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Other renewal levies were Geneva Township’s Issue 14 for $1.49 million for fire and EMS crews and a half million dollars for the Saybrook Township Park District running under Issue 39.

Issue 14 passed with 603 votes for the levy and Issue 39 passed with 2,447 votes for the park’s renewal. as shown in the unofficial results.

Harpersfield Township had Issue 15 on its ballot. Issue 15 would a gather $1 million over five years for the roads and bridges of the township. The unofficial results have Issue 15 passing by a vote of 64.72 percent, or 631 votes for and 344 votes against.

Issue 35 was for the Geneva Union Cemetery District, which would provide an additional half a million dollars for the cemeteries over five years.

Issue 35 failed with 1,772 against the levy and 1,224 for it.

Northwest Ambulance District had a levy under Issue 38 for $2 million over five years.

According to the unofficial results, Issue 38 passed with 3,214 votes for the levy and 1,853 against it.

From page 1A started the campaign came to the Board of Elections to watch the results come in.

Ginnard was visibly happy and commented he hopes the city realizes the power of its residents.

Issue 44 was the last issue on the City of Ashtabula’s ballot. Issue 44 would have amended the city’s income tax ordinance.

Issue 44 failed with 2,272 votes cast against the issue and 2,167 for it, according to the unofficial results.

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WEDNESDAY, November 9, 2011

updates council Dog park volunteers complete Finger fence, opening soon to follow on village projects

BY SADIE PORTMAN Gazette Newspapers ASHTABULA - The Smith Field Dog Park in Ashtabula, with the help of volunteers and in the timing of two weekends, now has a completed fence surrounding the property and splitting the grounds into two separate areas.

“The Lake Erie Dog Park Association completed their raising of the fencing at Smith Field for the dog park,” Earl Tucker, Parks and Recreation Committee representative, said.

The park is split in two in order to provide a place for both small and large dogs.

The Dog Park Committee has been working hand in hand with the city since it formed in July of this year.

The completion of the fence is one of the last steps needed in order to put the park into use.

“It will be opened soon, and we hope to have some more amenities made for

that park in the near future before the first of the year,” Tucker said.

Tucker was impressed with the park and is looking forward to having a place where dogs and their owners can socialize as well as exercise. “[The fence] is up and it looks very very nice,” Tucker said.

Marie Kane took the initiative to start the park after not having a proper place to walk her dog, Pepper.

“I was privileged to be part of a committed group of people whose focus was getting a dog park for Ashtabula,” Kane said.

The committee met frequently and discussed what they would need in order to create Ashtabula’s first dog park. They researched and took advice from other successful dog parks.

Kane said it was great to see local volunteers and organizers coming together for a unified cause.

“The results of their efforts was realized Friday, Saturday and Sunday

when a group of volunteers completed the fencing for the Dog Park at Smith Field,” Kane said.

Kane hopes such initiative and support can be seen in other aspects of the City of Ashtabula in the future.

“This success shows what a team of dedicated people accomplished when working for a common goal,” Kane said. “I hope this experience can be used for other meaningful projects in Ashtabula.”

Kane will soon have her ideal place to take Pepper for walks, where he can exercise freely and safely away from traffic and other hazards.

Kane is very grateful for the quick progress of the park and everyone who helped make it a reality.

“Thanks to all of the Dog Park Team,” Kane said.

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

Zonta to hold annual International Fair for two weekends

BY SADIE PORTMAN Gazette Newspapers

resented at the fair, and all items sold are free-trade products.

AUSTINBURG TOWN“Vendors participating in SHIP - Zonta International the event will be One World Club of Ashtabula is once Shoppe with unique items again sponsoring its annual from Asia, Africa, Latin International Fair for two America and the Middle weekends starting this Sat- East. They are one of the urday. largest fair-trade organiza“The International Fair is tions. The company strives a service project for the to improve the livelihood of Zonta Club of Ashtabula tens of thousands of disadArea, which has a member- vantaged artisans in over 38 ship of about 30,” Annette countries,” Paul said.

Paul said. “The fair is a great Cultural exports made in fit for the group and its mis- small villages will be featured. sion.”

“El Buen Amigo (is) offerZonta is recognized around the world to promote ing art and imported goods women’s rights and empow- from Central and South America,” Paul said. “Active erment.

“We’re a women’s service Blessings from Uganda will organization, and the fair be selling recycled jewelry, helps empower women all photographs, pictures made from banana leaves and over the world,” Paul said.

Villages and places from dolls.”

Funds from some of the across the globe will be rep-

items sold will go toward orphan relief in Liberia.

“Orphan Relief and Rescue of Liberia will be on hand only one day this year, Saturday, Nov. 19, selling baskets, hammocks, shirts and African fabric,” Paul said. “Women of the Cloud Forest and INTO will be selling hand-woven scarves, dresses, field guide bags, jewelry, skirts and coffee from Central America.”

The Austinburg Town Hall has been the location of the fair for several years now and Zonta appreciates their support.

“The Austinburg Town Hall will literally be transformed for those two weekends into a fair-trade marketplace, selling everything from purses, scarves, jewelry, Christmas ornaments, clothes, coffee, wall hangings, bowls, baskets, gloves,

hats, sculptures, candy, soaps, musical instruments, wallets, toys, dolls, children clothes,” Paul said. “So many unique and interesting items.”

As a thank you, soup will offered to all who attend, with special guests coming in support of Zonta.

“Homemade soup will be available,” Paul said. “On Nov. 12, the Miss Grapette Court, Katie Peck, Kaitlyn Keenan and Amelia Mac Williams, will be on hand to help serve the soup.”

The International Fair will be held Saturdays, Nov 12 and 19 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Sundays, Nov. 13 and 20, from noon – 4 p.m.

All are welcomed to attend.

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

Living Gift Market makes a return to the Jefferson United Methodist Church

BY SADIE PORTMAN Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON - The Jefferson United Methodist Church (JUMC) once again sponsored its Living Gift Market last Sunday.

“I believe this is the 27th year Jefferson UMC has been sponsoring this event,” Kathy Housel said.

“Mary Howe started it at our church and ran it for 24 or 25 years. The Living Gift Market is a fun way of raising money for Heifer International, which is an organization that helps many people world wide.”

JUMC uses the program as a way to show its Sunday School students ways to help other counties.

“At our church, each Sunday School grade sponsors a different animal and has a table with games, snacks, crafts to purchase to raise extra money in addition to the shares of animals sold,” Housel said.

Housel said everyone enjoys doing their part in making the Living Market come to life.

“It has a mini carnival feel, and the children really enjoy learning about how their animals help other people,” Housel said.

“The animals sold this year were ducks, rabbits, goats, sheep, pigs, chickens and bees, and heifers.

Each year the church raises $1,000-$2,000 to send in to Heifer Interna-

tional.”

Housel said the project is just the beginning of giving back.

“Our church is very mission minded, and we have several groups for teens and adults. This is one way to get the younger children involved in international mission work,” Housel said.

Housel said they use the market to also promote local charities.

“While the Living Gift Market is going on, we also have tables for the local Habitat for Humanity and Nothing But Nets. The senior high teens host this table, an organization that raises money for mosquito nets, $10 per net, to help prevent malaria in countries where that is a problem,” Housel said. “We also have a table with items from SERRV, a Fair Trade organization which supports crafters from thirdworld countries.”

The SERRV table is opened this Sunday as well from 9:30 a.m. until 11 a.m.

For anyone who is interested in purchasing an animal, they still have time.

“If anyone wants to purchase an animal or a share of an animal, they can stop by the church office by Dec. 1,” Housel said. “Donations will also be accepted for Habitat for Humanity and Nothing But Nets until Dec. 1 to be included in the Living Gift Market event.”

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Housel said the Living Gift Market is more than an annual tradition, as it brings the world to Jefferson.

“My favorite aspect of this event is that it involves our entire Sunday School and, really, the entire church as they have been very supportive over the years,” Housel said.

“Hosting the event in No-

vember allows the donations to be given as Christmas gifts in honor of those we love.”

For more information, contact the Jefferson United Methodist Church at (440) 576-4561.

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

BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers

said. “This is the ninth major main replacement for the Village of Jefferson since 2001.”

In other projects, Finger said construction on the South Sycamore truck route phase 1 project was discontinued until spring of 2012.

“The chance of rain is too high for the next phase, which requires breaking up the road surface and adding cross drains, curb drains and more stone,” Finger said.

Because of the pause in the project, South Sycamore Street will not be closed in 2011 as previously planned, he said. He said the paving of the street will happen in 2012 after the repairs and summer traffic has aided in compacting the road.

Finger also said in his report that repairs to the village hall roof are underway.

“The framing word has passed inspection by the county building department,” Finger said.

Lastly, Finger said the Street Department has been providing maintenance on roads, equipment and buildings in order to prepare for winter.

JEFFERSON - Village of Jefferson Administrator Terry Finger updated council on a number of projects going on in the village during a meeting on Monday, Nov. 7.

In his report, Finger noted that the waterline replacement on project on West Erie Street is now complete.

“The waterlines have been reconnected,” Finger said. “We now have good flow.”

Driveways and right of ways also have been restored, Finger said.

The upgrade on West Erie Street included the replacement of approximately 2,000 feet of six-inch diameter, cast iron water main with new eight-inch diameter, ductile iron pipe.

The pipe was installed along West Erie Street from Chestnut Street to Franley Drive, according to Aqua Ohio officials.

“The main replacement project totaling $211,000 is part of Aqua’s ongoing capital improvement program that continues to complement previous years’ efforts Stefanie Wessell, senior to proactively upgrade aging editor for Gazette Newspainfrastructure,” Aqua Ohio pers, may be reached at Area Manager Tony Mancari swessell@gazettenews.com.

All-electric update meeting to be held in Geneva GENEVA - CKAP founder Sue Steigerwald will speak in Geneva on Tuesday, Nov. 15, at 7 p.m. to update area residents on the current status of the All-Electric Issue, discuss pros and cons of gas conversions, and to explain the new Duke Retail electric discount program that will save residents significant money on their electric bills.

The meeting will be held at the Geneva Community Center located at 72 W Main St, Geneva, OH 44041.

All-electric home and condo owners from area cities are also invited to attend, including Madison, Perry and Austinburg.

Complete information on the Duke Retail program can be found at CKAP’s website at: www.AllElectric Homes.info. Residents can sign up for the program online at: http://retail.duke-energy.com/signup/ or by calling Duke Retail Toll free at: 855-999-8817. Enrollment ends November 30, 2011.

Discount rates from Duke Retail are in addition to the all-electric discount credits customers currently receive from the Illuminating Company. There is no signup fee, and rates for Duke Retail’s two year program are: Winter (November through March) 5.85 cents Spring/Fall (Apr/May/September/October) 6.35 cents Summer (June to August) 6.99 cents CKAP is a non-profit grass roots activist group whose purpose is to fight to keep the all electric discount in place and to educate customers on ways they can make their all electric homes and condos affordable to live in.

CKAP does not work for Duke Retail nor does it profit in any way from customers enrolling in the Duke Retail program. CKAP simply negotiated a deal with Duke Retail to benefit all electric homeowners who wish to remain all electric and keep their utility bills affordable.

ACCESS to host financial aid nights ACCESS would like to inform high school seniors and their parents of upcoming opportunities to learn more about financial aid for college.

Each high school will offer a financial aid informational session in either November or December that will be led by a local college representative and the guidance counselors.

Some of the topics that will be dis-

cussed are applying for federal aid, the types of aid available, searching for scholarships and other ways to pay for college.

Most schools will also offer a second session in January that focuses specifically on how to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and some sites may have computers available to actually

go on-line and start or even complete the application. ACCESS will also host an event February 12, 2012 called “College Goal Sunday” where students/parents can come to complete the FAFSA and receive expert assistance from qualified ACCESS staff and college personnel. Call ACCESS (576-3125) for additional information.

Ashtabula County High Schools Financial Aid Nights 2011-2012 Program Financial Aid Night Financial Aid Night Financial Aid Night Financial Aid Night Financial Aid Night Financial Aid Night

Date

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Nov. 9, 2011 Nov. 10, 2011 Nov. 15, 2011 Nov. 16, 2011 Dec. 1, 2011 Dec. 7, 2011

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Location Lakeside High School Pymatuning Valley High School Jefferson High School Edgewood Senior High School Conneaut High School Sts. John & Paul High School

Financial Aid Information & FAFSA Workshop TBA FAFSA Workshop FAFSA Workshop FAFSA Workshop FAFSA Workshop FAFSA Workshop FAFSA Workshop

TBA Jan. 5, 2012 Jan. 11, 2012 Jan. 12, 2012 Jan. 17, 2012 Jan. 18, 2012 TBA

A-Tech 6:00 pm 6:30 pm 6:00 pm 6:30 pm 6:30 pm TBA

(Student Classroom Presentations) Sts. John & Paul High School Edgewood Senior High School Lakeside High School Jefferson High School Conneaut High School GVHS, GHS

College Goal Sunday

Feb. 12, 2012

2:00 pm

A-Tech (former ACJVS)

This list, brought to you courtesy of ACCESS, is a collection of events throughout Ashtabula County per each school district and presenters will be from local colleges. Dates could be subject to change due to inclement weather or other reasons. It is best to always check with your school’s website and look for any changes at your school and that the event is still scheduled.

FINANCIAL AID INFORMATIONAL NIGHTS are free informational nights held at local high schools. Some of the topics discussed include college admissions, financial aid, scholarships, and ways to pay for college.

FREE APPLICATION FOR FED-

ERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA) Workshops are free sessions that provide a line-by-line explanation of the FAFSA. A great opportunity to ask questions and get specific questions answered. College representatives present the evening and are available for questions. Some sites will provide the opportunity to have computer access to start and perhaps complete the FAFSA on-line. See “what to bring” below.

COLLEGE GOAL SUNDAY is a free event that allows an individual to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) during the session. Qualified personnel are on site to answer any questions about the application. Save the date for February 12, 2012. Call ACCESS (576-

3125) for more information.

What to bring?

PIN Numbers, Student and Parent Student’s IRS 1040 tax return and W2s (current or previous year) Parents’ IRS 1040 tax return and W2s (current or previous year) Social Security cards and Driver’s Licenses Any other benefit and income information (account balances) *You can obtain information and assistance on PIN Numbers (Personal Identification Number) from your ACCESS advisor in each of the high schools or visit www.fafsa.gov to link to the PIN website. A parent that has a PIN for another child or for themselves will use that same PIN.

WEDNESDAY, November 9, 2011

GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • 7A

COUNCIL

From page 1A

“We’re asking village residents to spend between a quarter to half a million dollars for another building?” Fuller asked.

Baxley read a lengthy statement explaining why she is against the purchase of the building, including listing potential issues with the building found through an appraisal by Four Square Home Inspection. These issues included such things as maintenance required on the rubber roof, which is split and damaged; exposed concrete masonry units that may not be water tight; no emergency lighting in some areas; a defective faucet in the girls’ bathroom; and fire extinguishers requiring inspection and possible recharging.

“The school board sold the old Rock Creek school to the (Rock Creek) village for $1 and the land it sits on for $10,000 an acre. The school sits on 3.447 acres, according to the purchase agreement,” Baxley said.

“The Village of Jefferson has agreed to purchase 3.89 acres and the building addition for $150,000 cash and $150,000 worth of inkind services...Why is the village suddenly in such a rush to purchase a building that has been vacant for years?”

Baxley also asked about the in-kind services the village employees will be performing for the school as part of the deal. Some of the ones suggested by the school board include things like installing sidewalk, painting lines in the parking lot, providing arborist services and more.

“Are some of these things not included in the levy we passed to build the schools?” Baxley asked.

“Who pays benefits of the village employees when they are working on school property?”

Finger said the village would pay, since the employees would still be village employees. Mayor Judy Maloney also said that council has not yet de-

cided on what types of inkind work will be provided to the school district, and that none would be done this year. She said those items listed by Baxley were just suggestions of work from the school board.

“We are upset about continually paying for something we have already paid for,” Baxley said.

Citizen Frank Snyder said he agrees with the village for trying to purchase the property, but he felt $300,000 was an excessive fee. With the threat of a referendum, Snyder suggested that council not pass the ordinance and instead try to renegotiate with the school board.

Council opted to move forward, passing the ordinance.

Now the citizens who spoke at the meeting intend to collect signatures to place a referendum on the ballot. Village Solicitor Jerome Lemire said during the meeting that if the group collects enough valid signatures, the purchase will be tied up for a year until the citizens have a chance to vote on it in the next general election, w h i ch i s i n Nov ember 2012.

Baxley said the group will have certified copies of the ordinance, a copy of the purchase agreement and the petitions. They will take them door to door, trying to collect 100 signatures.

The 100 signatures (which is the necessary 10 percent of the number of voters in the last governor’s election) must be collected within 30 days of the ordinance’s passage.

If enough signatures are collected, they will be turned into Village Clerk/ Treasurer Patty Fisher, who will then turn them over to the Ashtabula County Board of Elections, Baxley said.

Stefanie Wessell, senior editor for Gazette Newspapers, may be reached at swessell@gazettenews.com.

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BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON - Although a group of citizens intends to seek a referendum on Jefferson Village Council’s decision to purchase the building and property at the old Jefferson Elementary School on 104 E. Jefferson St., the Jefferson Police Department has offered its own points of consideration in favor of supporting the purchase.

During a meeting on Monday, Nov. 7, council voted in favor of purchasing property and a former cafeteria building at the site of the former Jefferson Elementary School building.

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 worked out the deal with Jefferson Area Local Schools Superintendent Doug Hladek and other school officials earlier in the year. As part of the agreement, the village will pay $300,000 for the remaining parcel of land and building at the old elementary school site. The deal consists of $150,000 in cash and an additional $150,000 credit package for in-kind labor and improvements spread over an unspecified period of time.

The village intends to use the property for the police department, who need the

additional room, Village Administrator Terry Finger said.

For the price, the village will receive a 12,000-squarefoot building on nearly four acres of land. The police department would occupy the front 3,500 square feet of the building. The existing police department building would then be given to the fire department. The back part of the building would be used for something not yet determined.

Jefferson Police Department Deputy Chief David Wassie said the village looked into adding on to the existing building, and for $150,000 they could have built a 950-square-foot addition, making it a total of 2,000 square feet.

This size is still too small to provide storage in the building, and the building is landlocked and unable to expand any bigger, he said.

This addition, although it would add some room, would remove valuable parking space, Wassie said.

“The same $150,000 in cash will provide the police department with 6,000 square feet, not counting the additional 6,000 square feet for other village purposes,” Wassie said.

The old school property also would increase parking ability rather than restricting it, Wassie said. He said the property also would provide the village with a controlled, helicopter landing zone for medical evacuations.

Wassie also provided information on other questions surrounding the purchase.

He said the in-kind services are capped at $25,000 per year, which assures that this in-kind work will not interfere with other services to village residents.

“Most work provided by village employees are in areas that school employees don’t do anyway, and the school would probably farm out to outside contractors at a higher rate than ours,” Wassie said.

“Referring to the ‘paying twice,’ we need to look at it as us ‘buying out’ the other municipalities that also paid for the building’s construction (i.e., Jefferson Township and Rock Creek),” Wassie said. “The cash portion we pay provides $150,000 in additional operating capitol for the schools. That lessens (the) financial burden on the schools and also helps keep employees.”

Wassie also pointed out that they pay taxes to support the schools, yet they also pay to attend any of the sporting events, plays and other school events.

“We also pay class fees and equipment fees, charged extra, even though we pay taxes,” Wassie said.

Wassie said the deal also saves the school the money that would be spent on utilities, alarm service and maintenance on the vacant building if the village did not purchase it.

As for potential problems with the building, Wassie pointed out the following.

“Other than the cost of covering the north side of the building, none of the items listed in the pre-purchase inspection affect our portion

of the building,” Wassie said.

As for some people’s suggestion to move the community center to the current town hall, Wassie pointed out issues with that.

“Although the community center is not yet self supporting, they provide a very vital service to the community,” Wassie said. “Very important are the senior center functions. It provides meals and mental stimulation and activities that greatly enhance the quality of life for participating seniors.”

A move to the town hall would be significantly more difficult for the seniors, Wassie said.

“The ramp is more difficult to navigate. There are no kitchen facilities, and the restrooms are not nearly as handicap accessible or private as the upgraded community center,” Wassie said.

There also would be no proper place to hold a preschool, and the floor and rooms are not adequate for the athletic programs offered, he said. There also are no showers or changing facilities.

“Any progressive community has a good active community center,” Wassie said.

“It greatly adds to the quality of life for any community.

It allows for group youth activities and educational programs for youth to participate in, as well as providing wellness activities for adults of all ages.”

Stefanie Wessell, senior editor for Gazette Newspapers, may be reached at swessell@gazettenews.com.

‘Day of the Dead’ celebrated at JAHS

BY CAROLYN BEHRJEROME Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON - Jefferson Area High School Spanish I and II teacher Erin Adame is trying to expand her students’ knowledge to outside of the classroom.

Besides learning the grammar of the language and how to say “My name is” in Spanish, Adame is teaching her students about the Latin culture.

On Nov. 1-2, the students took part in “Dia de los Muertos,” or “Day of the Dead” celebrations. Tradi-

tionally these days are a huge Mexican holiday, according to Adame, but they are celebrated in different forms around the world. It is an Aztec tradition with ties to the Catholic “All Saints Day” and “All Souls Day.” “It’s a celebration of the life of those who have passed,” Adame explained.

“Some believe that those souls even return during the celebration.”

Students were asked to pick certain projects that tied into the celebration.

“Private altars are built honoring the deceased and

Morgan is the daughter of Steve and Connie Brubaker of Harpersfield Township.

Veronica Clutter is the 2011 Geneva High School Homecoming Queen. She is a varsity volleyball starter for the Eagles and was a member of the record breaking 400 meter relay team that placed fifth at the State Track Meet. Clutter said she is very excited about the opportunity to take photos for the newspaper.

“I have always found photography fun and interesting ever since I was young,” said Clutter. “ I love how you can express yourself and interests through photography. I find it relaxing to take out a camera and start taking pictures of whatever you want.

But most of all I like taking pictures because it savors the moment, and you can look back at that picture and remember what you were doing and how you were feeling that exact moment.

Nothing else can do that like photography.”

Veronica is the daughter of Ron and Tracy Clutter of Geneva Ford Carlisle is junior class president, has been a

winner in the Voice of Democracy Speech Contest and is on the staff of the GHS yearbook, the Aquila. Ford also plays on the Eagles’ legendary varsity tennis team and is a YOUth LEADership Ashtabula County delegate.

“I am looking forward to writing articles about PHOTOS BY CAROLYN BEHR-JEROME Geneva High School for the Ally Fogarty and Nicole Stapelton are pictured with their Gazette,” said Ford. “I plan winning “Day of the Dead” shadowbox. on majoring in English in include their favorite foods ding at the cemetery and was college and am interested in a career as a journalist.” and beverages, so one project designed by Ashley Katona, was to build a tombstone or Chessica Bobbit, and Selena Clare Carlisle, a junior at an altar.

Samantha Blaney. Third place went to GHS, was the school’s 2011 Hugh O’Brian Leadership Mutschler made a tomb- Christina Bisigni and Shanstone tribute to Michael non Bartone who made a box Conference delegate. She Jackson that was really with a theme of “Bringing plays soccer for the Eagles, is on the yearbook staff and good,” said Adame.

Flowers to Grandma Another project that stu- Grimm.” is a YOUth LEADership dents could choose from was “The kids worked really Ashtabula County delegate.

“I enjoy playing soccer, to make up shadow boxes. hard,” Adame said. “Some “They were to have the made candy skulls, decotraveling and skiing,” said skeletons (las calaveras) do- rated cookies, and made Clare. “My favorite classes are English and Yearbook. I ing something in everyday signs to hang in the halls. life. Then students and Andrew Burnett and Hunter have always loved photograteachers voted on their fa- Dobos did a skit that was phy and I am very excited about this opportunity to vorite ones,” she said. really great, too.”

The first-place shadow Burnett and Dobos pretake pictures for the Gabox was designed by Nicole tended to be souls rising out zette.”

Twins Clare and Ford are Stapleton and Ally Fogarty of the earth and coming back and was a scene where the to visit family for “Day of the the daughter and son of Ren skeletons were graduating Dead” and then retuned and Toni Carlisle of Pictured is the Michael Jackson tombstone created for from high school. Second when the celebration was Ashtabula. the Day of the Dead celebration. place had a theme of a wed- over.

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JEFFERSON - Custom Quality Collision LLC is celebrating 20 years in business this year.

Owner Robert Bealer has been at the current location, 1496 State Road 46 North in Jefferson, since 1995.

“We handle anything from small dings to heavy collisions,” Bealer said.

Custom Quality Collision gives top service in refurbishing the body of vehicles.

“We’re Ashtabula County’s only I-Car Gold certified facility,” Bealer said. “We’ve had that now for 10 years.”

Becoming I-Car Gold certified is hard work and requires time during the off hours to maintain certification.

“My guys and myself go to training and night classes to keep up with newer model cars,” Bealer said.

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“We just started spraying the Rhino bed liners.

These are spray-in bed liners, and we’re the only one in Ashtabula County once again doing that,” Bealer said. “Instead of being a plastic liner that comes out, it actually becomes a part of the body.”

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Those who are waiting for their vehicle’s completion can now watch the progression online.

“Through that website, customers can actually look at photos of their vehicles,” Bealer said. “They can actually watch the progress of their vehicle.”

Once again, this is the only location in the county with this option.

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The three student judges enjoyed eleven different recipes for chili prepared by employees of ASHTA. Each team consisted of four members who worked together to create their chili masterpiece. The chili was judged on aroma, consistency, appearance, taste and after taste.

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JEFFERSON - “Musicals: A Musical,” the fall production for the Jefferson Players, was well-received over the weekend at Jefferson Area High School.

Musical Director Kelli Olesky said she and co-director Christy Seymour wanted to try something different this year, so they chose to do a musical review.

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Ashtabula resident takes the stage in Titanic: The Musical

BEREA, OH— Zachary Adkins of Ashtabula has landed a role in “Titanic: The Musical,” the Tony award-winning production being staged at Baldwin-Wallace College in Berea. Adkins, the son of Cheryl Adkins, is playing Frederick Barrett in the production. The 2011 Edgewood High School graduate is a freshman in B-W’s nationally recognized music theatre program.

“This is one of the most ambitious single productions the B-W Music Theatre Program has ever attempted,” said director Scott Plate.

Performances are scheduled for Nov. 8-12 and 15-19 at 7:30 p.m., with matinees on Nov. 13 and 20 at 2 p.m., all in the John Patrick Theatre at B-W’s Kleist Center for Arts and Drama, 95 East Bagley Road in Berea.

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like, near the end, everything just pulled together and it turned out to be a really good show. So, I’m really glad I was able to be a part of it.”

mess up on stage.”

Beach gave this advice to the younger cast members: “Be nice to the directors.”

Olesky and Seymour are making plans for next year’s musical. The spring play will be the first weekend in March and will be directed

by Sienna Butler.

This was the last musical production at JAHS for Pontoni and fellow seniors Paige Beach, Laura Cole, Garrett Puzio, Rachel Edge, Becca Banks, Clayton Ketola, Brad Weisbarth, Jeff Schindler and Patrick Martin, as well as Technical Crew members Cody Fetters, Christina Heavner, Rachel Burr, and Johnathan Richter.

None seemed too sad about the finality of the production.

Schindler, a newcomer to the Jefferson Players, explained, “I’m (just) tired (right now).”

Banks added, “I think it’s going to be different in the spring for the play. Knowing that we’re not going to be here anymore will be sad.”

Cole offered advice to the freshman.

“Show up for the rehearsHannah Frederick was the Kelli Olesky, director, is als,” she said. pictured with Tammy stage manager for Schindler said, “Don’t Lainge, accompanist.

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WEDNESDAY, November 9, 2011

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Religious Briefs Ongoing Ashtabula: Holiday Happenings at Bethany Lutheran Church The Bethany Lutheran Church, located at 933 Michigan Ave. in Ashtabula, will hold Holiday Happenings throughout the holiday months. The events include: • Saturday, Nov. 12, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Holiday Bazaar.

Homemade crafts, Home party sales, baked goods, candles, etc. Door prizes!

• Saturday, Nov. 19, Nisu Bake Sale. Contact Maxine Koski to pre-order • Wednesday, Nov. 23, 7 p.m. Thanksgiving Eve Worship Service.

• Sunday, Dec. 4, Pikku Joulu. Bethany Lutheran commemorates St. Nicholas Day by decorating the Christmas tree and sharing light refreshments.

• Saturday, Dec. 10, 4 p.m. Fellowship Candlelight Dinner. Catered Cabbage Roll dinner – Cost $5 per person.

Tickets on sale now.

• Friday and Saturday, Dec. 16-17. Nisu Bake Sale. Contact Maxine Koski to pre-order.

• Saturday, Dec. 24, 5-11 p.m. Christmas Eve Worship Service.

Every Sunday: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School, 10:30 a.m.

Worship Service.

Ongoing Jefferson: Choir to sing Handel’s Messiah on Christmas Eve Rehearsals have begun for a special musical performance at the Jefferson United Methodist Church. Singers and guests are asked to join a special choir that will sing Handel’s Messiah on Christmas Eve at 9 p.m. at the church, located at 125 East Jefferson St. in Jefferson. Jodi Bishop will be directing a community-wide choir to learn the Christmas portion of Handel’s Messiah. Rehearsals began Sunday, Oct. 23, from 4:30-6 p.m. and will continue on Sundays at that time until Christmas Eve. Books of the music will be on hand, but if you own your own, you’re welcome to bring it, church representative Pat Cramer said.

Interested singers can call the Jefferson United Methodist Church office at 576-4561 for further information.

Nov. 12 Ashtabula: Bethany Lutheran Holiday Bazaar The Bethany Lutheran Church, located at 933 Michigan Ave. in Ashtabula, will hold a Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 12, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Many crafters and vendors selling their goodies along with delicious baked goods. Shoppers, be sure to mark your calendar and start your holiday shopping early. Lunch items will be available to purchase. For more information, call: 440-536-5400 or 440-224-0749. More crafters needed...space still available.

Nov. 12 Geneva: Ticket Auction Saturday, Nov. 12, the Christ Episcopal Church, located at 66 South Eagle Street in Geneva, will be having a Ticket Auction. Preview will be from 5 to 7 p.m., auction at 7 p.m.

Make your holiday shopping easier and less stressful this year by attending our auction, which will have many gifts to bid on. More than 200 items to bid on and will include: gift baskets, for all ages, baked goods, children’s games and toys, gift cards, many different craft items and much more!

Light refreshments will be served. A donation of a canned food item or a monetary gift for the Geneva Food Pantry is your admission to this fun-filled evening.

Nov. 12 Geneva: Christmas Craft Fair The 30th Annual Kris Kringle Christmas Craft Fair will be on Saturday, Nov. 12, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Geneva High School, 1301 South Ridge East (Route 84) Geneva, OH. Fair to be sponsored by Geneva Schools Ohio Association of Public Schools Employees (O.A.P.S.E. #307). There will be plenty of parking available. We will be featuring many crafts, baked goods, refreshments and door prizes.

Jefferson Area Local Schools to recognize Veterans Day JEFFERSON - Seventhgrade students at Jefferson Junior High School will do their part to recognize Veterans Day this year. Students in Mrs. Dixon’s World History class will work in conjunction with the USO and write letters to service members currently serving our country overseas.

On Friday, Nov. 11, 2011 the students will have the opportunity to hear a presentation from a veteran and then they will write letters to serving service members currently deployed overseas.

The letters will be placed in care packages being distributed by the USO. Any student who has a family member or friend who is currently serving our country, and they have access to that particular service member’s mailing address, will have the opportunity to mail their letters directly if they choose to do so.

Also on Friday, Jefferson Senior High School Social Studies teacher Mrs. Mary Hostetler has organized an event that has veterans coming in to the school as guest speakers to speak to various classrooms regarding Veterans Day and their experiences while serving in the military.

This is a great opportunity for students to have first hand access to military veterans and develop an understanding of why our service members chose to serve their country, and the experiences they gleaned from it.

As well as being able to show their support and appreciation for our service members, some students may also be able to enter into a pen pal type arrangement with a service member if they receive a reply letter.

There will be a Grand Prize drawing of $30. Everyone will receive a ticket and be entered for the drawing. For details call Mary Ann Hook at 440-275-3029.

Saybrook United Methodist Church organizes Christmas Family Project

Nov. 13 Ashtabula: Fine Arts Concert Soprano Cynthia Wohlschlager and friends will perform operatic and Broadway favorites at St. Peter Episcopal Church in downtown Ashtabula (4901 Main Ave.) on Sunday, Nov. 13, 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 cookie reception. The concert is sponsored by the Fine Arts Concert Committee of the Church. FMI, call the Church at 440-992-8100/website www.stpeters ashtabula.org.

Nov. 17 Saybrook Township: Free Community Dinner Our free community dinner will be held on Thursday, Nov. 17, from 5-6 p.m. in our Church Social Hall. There will not be a Community Dinner in December. 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!

Nov. 19 Jefferson: Fall Festival St. Joseph’s 2011 Fall Festival is Nov. 19 at 5:30 p.m.

Festival activities include main raffle; first prize is $500, second prize is $200 and third prize is $100. Tickets for main raffle are $1.00 each or six for $5.00. Knights of Columbus will raffle off turkeys and hams. Prize wheel craft booth, bake sale, kids games, cabbage rolls, sausage sandSUBMITTED PHOTO wiches, turkey sandwiches, sloppy Joes, pizza, homemade Richard Arnold is shown preparing food boxes for the pastries, beverages. Take-outs available. Everyone is wel- 2010 Saybrook UMC Christmas Family Project. come so come for food and fun and win your holiday turSAYBROOK TOWNSHIP needs. They are encouraged key!

- Dec. 17. will be a very busy to tell what is needed for day for all of the people in- their household and what Dec. 3 Geneva: Craft and Bake Sale volved in Saybrook United each family member might Once again the Geneva United Methodist Church will Methodist’s Christmas Fam- desire for a Christmas gift. be doing your holiday baking for you. All you need to do is ily Project. Preparations are All gifts are wrapped. Stockcome to the church at 89 S. Broadway on Saturday, Dec. 3, underway for this annual ings are filled for the chilfrom 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and pick up all the goodies that you event where approximately dren and a large amount of need for your holiday entertaining. There will be many thirty-five families receive toys are given. Clean clothvarieties of cookies, including decorated cut-out sugar cook- presents, food, clothing, ing in good condition is ies and gingerbread cookies, plus fudge, Buckeyes, household items, and V.I.P. needed for the families to pizzellles, candies, pies, pumpkin rolls and breads. Be sure treatment by all of the make their selections. One to get there early to get your choice of these delicious baked people involved. The fami- member of each family is goods. You can also do some Christmas shopping at the lies are chosen with the as- given a scheduled time to many craft tables set up all around the church. This may sistance of Catholic Chari- come and make their choices be your last chance before the holidays to shop our gifted ties. No family can be helped for their family members local crafters. Geneva United Methodist Church is located two years in succession; this with the assistance of a in the heart of Geneva just one block south of the intersec- permits more families to re- church member or church tion of Main St. and Broadway. The sale is in the Fellow- ceive aid. friend. A large quantity of ship Hall and there is plenty of parking in the rear of the Community involvement food is given for the Christchurch with entry from there right into the sale area. is a major part of this en- mas dinner. A turkey with deavor. Saybrook Fire De- all of the ingredients needed partment donates their time is given with vegetables, and gifts to the benefit of all fruits, and baking items for with their ability to carry the each family. large items and having exThis is a service project tra vehicles available to take for people in Ashtabula the many gifts to the respec- County. Any group or intive homes. Saybrook El- dividual wanting to be inementary School has always volved in this Christmas JEFFERSON - Recognizing that the holiday season been a big donor of food prod- project should call the can be a difficult time for people struggling with losses ucts. This year the school Saybrook United Methodof all kinds, First Congregational United Church of only has approximately 200 ist Church, 969-1562, MonChrist of Jefferson will be hosting a free community students due to the opening day through Friday from 9 workshop with Dr. Elaine Marlowe on Monday, Nov. 21, of the new elementary a.m. to 1 p.m. Anyone from 6:45 to 8:30 p.m. schools therefore their con- wishing to donate to this Dr. Marlowe will lead discussions on practical ways tributions will be more lim- project may bring in items of caring for yourself, rethinking holiday traditions, ited. Many other groups from Nov. 1 until Dec. 10 monitoring your emotions, and seeking comfort. She help in ways too numerous during the times previwill also provide information on additional resources to mention, and all are very ously given. Cash donathat might be helpful for you or for loved ones who might much appreciated. tions are welcome. All asneed some help to get through the holidays.

The Project begins with sistance will be gratefully Please call the church office at 440-576-4531 for more each family being inter- appreciated and acknowlinformation. viewed to determine their edged.

First Congregational UCC of Jefferson to host workshop on grief and the holidays

12A • GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS

WEDNESDAY, November 9, 2011

Jefferson BOE passes Another Time Around gives parents personnel items new (but sometimes used) options

BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers ROCK CREEK - The Jefferson Area Local Schools Board of Education passed a list of personnel items during its meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 25, at Rock Creek Elementary School.

All hires and volunteers are contingent upon proper certification and successful background checks, where applicable.

In one action, the board approved Patrick O’Brien as a classified substitute bus driver for the 2011/2012 school year.

The board also approved the following non-athletic supplemental contracts: • Casey Tomlinson – Elementary Christmas Program.

• Bernice Collise – Elementary Christmas Program.

The board also approved a supplemental contract for Andy Lipps, a licensed non-employee, as the seventh-grade girls’ basketball coach for the 2011/2012 school year, contingent upon meeting the Athletic Guidelines for fielding a team.

In other contracts, the board approved the contract modifications for the employees listed below, with an effective date of Oct. 24, 2011: Driver Total Daily Hours from 4.5 Hours Jay Bauwin 5.0 Stan Cosper 6.0 Renee Dibble 4.75 John Hart 5.5 Bob Lister 5.25 Larry Owen 5.25 Diana Dickson-Sowry 5.5* Seanna Butler 4.75 Robin Detweiler 4.5 Laura Guthleben 4.5* Jessica Jewett 5.25 Darlene Osborne 5.0* Lillie Reynolds 5.75 Donna J. Stone 5.75 Rod Butcher 5.5 Kevin Costello 5.0 Staci Furkovic 5.5 Pam Holcomb 5.25 Diane Meighen 5.25 Deborah Platt 4.75 Tina Starcher 4.75 *will also work one hour on an extra run as needed.

In the sports department, the board approved Nathan Meyer as a volunteer assistant for wrestling, for the 2011/ 2012 sports season.

In certified contract modifications, the board modified the following employees’ contracts, effective Aug. 26, 2011, per master contract and as indicated: • Gennifer Dzura - from Bachelor’s + 10 to Master’s.

• Heather Csepegi - from Bachelor’s + 10 to Master’s.

In other matters, the board approved the following employees’ initial placement on the salary schedule, effective Aug. 26, 2011, as per master contract and as indicated: • Heather Eaton – Bachelor’s Step 1.

• Jason Hagerdon – Bachelor’s / 150 Step 1.

• Jeffrey Penney – Bachelor’s / 150 Step 0.

During the meeting the board also approved a leave of absence for Megan Franklin, effective approximately Dec. 15, 2011, through March 15, 2011, and a leave of absence for Heather Holodniak, effective approximately Nov. 1, 2011, through Dec. 15, 2011.

In resignations, the board approved the resignation of Debbie Lenart as a two-and-a-half hour cafeteria monitor at Jefferson Elementary. The board then approved a oneyear limited contract for Debbie Lenart as a three-hour cook at Jefferson Junior / Senior High School for the 2011/ 2012 school year, contingent upon completion of the 30day probationary period by the employee vacating this position, effective Oct. 17, 2011.

Additionally, the board approved a one-year limited contract for Laura Guthleben as a two-hour cook at Jefferson Junior / Senior High School for the 2011/2012 school year, contingent upon completion of the 30-day probationary period by the employee vacating this position, effective Oct. 17, 2011.

In other resignations, the board approved the resignation of Robin Schenk as head cook at Rock Creek Elementary and further approve her as head cook at Jefferson Elementary for the 2011/2012 school year, contingent upon completion of the 30-day probationary period by the employee vacating this position, effective Oct. 17, 2011.

Additionally, the board approved the transfer of Denise Kapferer from head cook at Jefferson Junior / Senior High School to head cook at Rock Creek Elementary for the 2011/ 2012 school year, per her request, contingent upon completion of the 30-day probationary period by the employee vacating this position, effective Nov. 7, 2011.

PHOTO BY STEFANIE WESSELL

Another Time Around, located in Jefferson, celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony through the Jefferson Area Chamber of Commerce last Tuesday. Pictured, from left, are Peggy Stadler with Key Bank, Danielle Smock with Andover Bank, Darren Gollon with Alive Community Church, co-owner Heather Stone, Hugh Goodale, co-owner Jill Goodale, Jefferson Mayor Judy Maloney and Subway owner and Jefferson Area Chamber of Commerce President Pat Bradek.

BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON - A new shop has opened up in the Village Jefferson, giving parents - and their loved ones - new options when buying clothes for the young ones in their family.

Another Time Around, located at 52 North Chestnut Street in Jefferson, sells gently used (and sometimes new) baby and toddler clothing, baby gear and toys.

“We wanted something closer,” coowner Jill Goodale said.

Goodale owns the store with her daughter, Heather Stone, who is the mother of 22-month-old Gabriel, who they affectionally refer to as their product tester.

Like other families in Ashtabula County, they were used to having to

drive to places like Once Upon a Child in Mentor when shopping for secondhand clothing.

They decided to open the store as a way to have something local for families who want to buy used clothing for their children to avoid retail rates.

Although Goodale and Stone will buy items from customers, they are not a consignment shop. Instead, they will buy the item for cash or give the customer a store credit at a higher rate.

Right now, sizes range in the store from preemie to size 14. Eventually they will only accept and sell items up to sizes seven and eight because of space constraints.

Besides clothing, other items include toys, baby gear, books, shoes and more.

“Anything that you need for your baby,” Goodale said.

Stone said she became involved in the store with her mother because, as a mom herself, she wanted to be able to work and still spend as much time with her child as possible.

Plus, she understands what an inconvenience it can be to have to drive to the stores out of town.

People can’t always afford to buy new clothes, Stone said.

“They grow so fast,” Stone said.

Another Time Around is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday.

“We’re glad they’re here,” Jefferson Mayor Judy Maloney said at the ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Maloney and Jefferson Area Chamber of Commerce President Pat Bradek said they hope residents will support the business and shop there.

Jefferson Salvation Army looking for volunteers to ring bell

BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON - As the holiday season approaches, the Jefferson Unit of the Salvation Army is looking for volunteers to help ring the bell for donations.

The Jefferson Unit of the Salvation Army will have its red kettles out at Golden Dawn and Thorne’s Bi-Lo to collect money for those in need in Jefferson, Rock Creek and Dorset zip codes during the Christmas season beginning Thanksgiving Eve, Nov. 23.

All of the monies collected will be used locally, officials said. With the money, the local Salvation Army board then works through the year

to assist people in Jefferson, Rock Creek and Dorset zip codes when they’re in a crisis situation.

“We have truly appreciated our partnership with Thorne’s Bi-Lo and Jefferson Golden Dawn, as they have allowed us to set up our kettles each year,” Board Chair Gordon Emerson said.

“People in our area have always been faithful in their giving, and we’re especially in need during these difficult economic times.”

If individuals or service groups would like to take a turn manning the kettles at either location for an hour or a day, they can contact Pat Cramer at Jefferson United Methodist Church at 5764561.

Monies received stay in our community to assist individuals and families in crisis situations throughout the year and to assist children with clothing for school, Cramer said.

The Jefferson Unit also is looking for volunteers in other areas.

The Jefferson Unit provides school clothing for nearly 150 children locally and sends between seven and 10 children to a weeklong summer camp.

The Unit operates totally on a volunteer basis, with representatives from area churches who attend monthly board meetings, organizers said. Also, some people take turns meeting with individuals who are in

need and finding the proper assistance for them.

At present, the Jefferson Unit has representatives from First Baptist Church, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Sacred Heart Catholic Church and Jefferson United Methodist Church.

“It would be wonderful to have volunteers from all of our local churches,” Cramer said.

If you’d like to lend a hand by either serving on the Salvation Army Board or working with people in need, call Gordon Emerson at 5762769.

“Jesus calls us to care about our brother and sister in need. You could be a blessing to them in His name,” officials said in a release.