THE GAZETTE
Vol. No. 137, No. 52
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2013
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Ashtabula Area City Schools proudly awards Students of the Month
District bids farewell to outgoing BOE members
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Outgoing Jefferson Area Local Schools Board of Education member Marianne Sowry says farewell, with Superintendent John Montanaro in the background. BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers
reason to celebrate tonight,” JALS Board of Education President Pat Inman said. Superintendent John JEFFERSON - The Jefferson Area Local Schools Board of Edu- Montanaro said that school board cation bid farewell to two outgoing membership is one of the most permembers during its meeting on sonally demanding forms of ser vice. The board members spend a Tuesday, Dec. 17. A reception was held in honor great deal of time studying the isof Marianne Sowry and Larry Di- sues, and they’re never completely vine, who both opted not to run for off the job as they make themselves re-election and are retiring from available to district residents. the board. See BOE page 9A “We have a very sad but good
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In cooperation with the YMCA, Ashtabula Area City Schools recognized the December students of the month. This program recognizes students for displaying the qualities of the Dragon’s ROAR universal expectations (Respectful, Outstanding academics, Always safe, Responsible). The Ashtabula County YMCA is sponsoring the student of the month award each month, along with incentives from Mr. Chicken and Purola Brothers Pizza. Pictured are YMCA CEO Trevor Sprague with students of the month: Kiylee Boles-Claudio (Lakeside High School), Kate Perry (Lakeside Junior High School), Catherine Hand (Superior Intermediate), Matthew Gaylord (Erie Intermediate), Julie Paulchel (Huron Primary), Leah Pratt (Ontario Primary) and Taylor Williams (Michigan Primary).
On the 12th (school) day of Christmas, Santa visits Geneva Schools Elementary buildings Annabelle Bragg, a first grader at Geneva Platt R. Spencer Elementary School, tried out her shiny new wheels deliver ed by Santa (Dale Wortman) and Geneva Schools Food Services Director Laura Jones as GPS Principal Michael Penzenik and Geneva Schools Superintendent Mary D. Zappitelli looked on. PHOTOS BY JAN PERALA FOR GENEVA SCHOOLS
BY JAN PERALA Geneva Area City Schools
PHOTO BY STEFANIE WESSELL
The commissioners’ meeting room in the Old Courthouse in Jefferson was packed on Thursday, Dec. 19, as re-elected - or newly elected - trustees waited to be sworn in for their new terms. Many of Ashtabula County’s judges were present to do the honors, including Ashtabula County Common Pleas Court judges Ronald Vettel, Gary Yost and Alfred Mackey; Eastern County Court Judge Robert Wynn; Ashtabula Municipal Court Judge Al Camplese; and Conneaut Municipal Court Judge Thomas Harris. Also present was r etired Western County Court Judge Richar d Stevens who was there to swear in Harpersfield Township Trustee Ed Demshar for the eighth time and Harpersfield Township Trustee Jim Pristov. Pictured, from left, are Pristov, Demshar and Stevens. For more photos, see inside this week’s Gazette.
GENEVA - On the 12th school day of Christmas, Santa’s sleigh was bursting with bikes and jolly old St. Nick himself paid a visit to each elementary school building in the Geneva Schools district to bring the gift of new wheels to three lucky students. The gift giving was sponsored by Geneva Schools Food Services and marks the 17th year that the department has provided new bikes for Geneva students through its Lucky Tray program. “On each of the 12 school days of Christmas, one student who chose the lucky lunch tray received a Christmas prize and had his/her name entered into the Food Service Department’s an-
nual 12th day of Christmas drawing for a new bike,” explained Geneva Schools Food Services Director Laura Jones. “Three shiny, brand new bikes and helmets were delivered by Santa, one at each elementary school, as part of the food services’ effort to promote wellness and healthy lifestyles. The bikes and a safety helmet for each winner were donated by the employees, administrators and board members of Geneva Schools.”
Santa (Dale Wortman) also brought a cuddly stuffed Christmas teddy bear for the Lucky Tray drawing runner-up in each building. Grand Prize Bike winners: Caitlyn Morales - Austinburg Elementary second grader Nicholas Higgins - Cork Elementary fourth grader Annabelle Bragg - Geneva Platt R. Spencer Elementary first grader
See SANTA page 6A
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‘A Christmas Carol’ performed at JUMC
Hannah Gage and Jarrett Buell play Belle and young Scrooge. SUBMITTED PHOTOS
RIGHT: The Jef ferson United Methodist Church put on a production of “A Christmas Carol” r ecently. In these photos, the cast prepares for the production. Ron Cramer tries on the chain of Jacob Marley. ”I wear the chain I forged in life! I made it link by link and yard by yar d! I gartered it on of my own free will and by my own free Kathryn Gage, as the Spirit of Christmas Past, pays a visit will, I wore it!,” Cramer says (a line from JUMC’s to Ebenezer Scrooge (played by Quincy Wheeler) during production of “A Christmas Carol”). a rehearsal.
How horses put cream in coffee R emember W hen
‘Horses play an important part in helping to get milk to Geneva homes on time daily’ reads the headline in the Geneva Free Press on May 24, 1924. Here’s the story: Intelligence frequently runs almost as high, when mounted on fur feet and iron shoes, as it does when located directly above a starched collar and being propelled around on two feet, covered with patent leather pumps. Anyone doubting, the above statement can verify by visiting the barns of the Geneva Creamery company, where two black horses, whose intelligence is nearly human, spend that portion of time which is not occupied in pulling milk wagons around the streets of this city. These horses start out in the early hours of the morning, while most of us are still slumbering and with the assistance of their drivers deliver most of the milk used in the city. The only thing the driver needs to worry about is whether he delivers enough
milk at the places at which driver took sick and one of these horses come to a stop. the men from the plant, who had never been around the Horses Calculate Time route before, made the trip, In making the routes, missing but two patrons, there are side streets on both of whom had forgotten which the wagon is not to put out their bottles. After three stops at a new driven. The driver fills his basket and starts down the customer ’s is sufficient to street. In case that the man teach the horses that they has to ‘make’ more than one are to stop at that point. street on this side trip, the However, it takes a few days horse waits at the first cor- longer to get them to drop a ner until his driver has had call from their lists. The horse which makes sufficient time to make most of the round, and then walks the east side route is probto the corner on which he ably the more famous of the meets the man, very seldom two, but it is stated at the miscalculating the time nec- plant that it is a “toss-up” between the pair. essary. A new driver does not Likes Calisthenics have to learn the route beEach morning, after comfore starting out, as the horse stops at every ing in from their tour of the customer ’s house, the driver city, the horses go through a merely having to look for few equine calisthenics beempty bottles, in order to fore going to the barn. The learn the minor details, such eastside horse making it a part of her program to galas the amount to leave. lop around the creamery Horse Helps New Driver plant. Thus far she has One time last winter, a never made an attempt to
run away, at these times, when no one is near to stop her. Before entering the milk business, the horses worked together as a team and both look very much alike. The most apparent difference being a white stripe which runs down the face of the horse which covers the west side of town.
Geneva Park Commission saves 66 percent of audit costs State Auditor introduces lower cost option
COLUMBUS –The Geneva Park Commission saved 66 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit,” a new procedure introduced last year by Auditor of State Dave Yost. “Basic audits provide accountability and significant savings, allowing more tax dollars to go toward providing the services the taxpayers deserve,” Yost said. The commission qualified for the basic audit based on having average annual disbursements of $100,000 or less and having no disqualifying audit concerns as defined by Auditor of State bulletins. The 2011-2012 audit released today cost only $410, compared to the prior audit cost of Baths Please Them $1,217—a savings of 66 percent. The option for a basic audit, an on-site limited review, One thing in which both horses delight is the baths to was introduced by Auditor Yost in September 2012. The folwhich they are treated in the lowing public offices could be eligible: villages, townships, summer. Automobile soap libraries, parks and recreation districts, water and sewer and a hose furnish the equip- districts, county boards of health, conservancy districts, solid ment for the scrub-downs. waste districts, regional planning commissions, fire and ambulance districts, cemeteries, agricultural societies and FamBoth horses stand perfectly ily & Children First councils, and others case by case. still, while their drivers give A full copy of this audit may be accessed online at https:/ them a scrub down. A halter /ohioauditor.gov/auditsearch/detail.aspx?ReportID is a nonessential at this =105267. time. One of the men at the plant said, “They may not have to work long hours, they may eat a lot, but I doubt if there is money enough in Geneva to buy them.” The company believes the knowledge these horses possess of the routes make them far more valuable and efficient than trucks.
Village employees assist with Toys for Tots
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Jefferson Village Street Department employees Curt Stone and Bill Hitchcock transported Toys for Tots to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church last Monday for distribution to HALO families.
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Jefferson Area Junior High presents Christmas concert
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BY KIM PICKARD Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON - On Tuesday, Dec. 10, the seventhand eighth-grade choir and band students at Jefferson Area Junior High School presented their annual Christmas concert. Over 100 students performed a variety of Christmas music ranging from long-time classics to new favorites. Several of the students had the challenge of learning and performing music in both the choir and the band. The evening began with the seventh- grade choir singing two songs: “The Twelve Days of Christmas” and “Go, Tell It On the Mountain.” Singing the descant part on the second song was Samantha Bouck, Kimberly Maurer and Gianna Musacchio. Next to perform was the eighth-grade choir singing “Dona Nobis Pacem,” or “Grant us Peace,” arranged
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The eighth-grade band soloists take a bow. by H.R. Wilson. Their second song was “Christmas in Three Quarter Ti m e , ” which was arranged by Brymer. To end the vocal portion of the evening the two choirs joined together on stage to sing “Somewhere in My Memory” from the movie Home Alone. They closed with singing the classic winter song “Sleigh
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Ride.” Directing the two choirs was Jefferson Area Junior and Senior High Choir Director Miss Natalie Modarelli. Accompanying the choirs on piano was Mary Ann BilasBush. Following the combined choir performance the seventh-grade band took the stage and played a set of three songs. They began with “The Christmas Pa-
The eighth-grade band plays under the direction of Fred Burazer. PHOTO BY KIM PICKARD
rade,” arranged by J. Kinyon, and followed with “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer.” Instrumental soloists during Rudolph were Ginny Grier, Callae Moody, Emily Taft and Grady Wessolek. Their final song was “Welcome Christmas Music.” The eighth-grade band was next and performed a set of four songs. They began with “I’ll Be Home For Christmas” with instrumental soloists Natalie Fioritto, Robbie Eckart,Abby Becker, Breanna Johnson and Kim Guerrero. Next the band played “December Sky” followed by Feliz Navidad, which was arranged by band director Mr. Fred Burazer. Cody Dean was featured on the drum set. The final song of the set was “The Nutcracker Suite” by Tchaikovsky, arranged by Mr. Burazer. The evening of music was a perfect way to celebrate the Christmas season and the talents and hard work of the seventhand eighth-grade vocalists and musicians of Jefferson Area Junior High School.
What a Deel! Don turns 100
Meet Your Neighbor BY BARBARA J. HAMILTON Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON - Donald Edward Deel was all smiles every time he had a party this past week celebrating his 100th birthday. A l l three parties were held at the Jefferson Rehabilitation Center, given by differ ent friends and relatives. Deel was the third of seven children born to Nelson and Nora Deel of Jefferson. He was born on December 18, 1913. In 1940, Deel married the former Hazel Bailes. Her sister, Lenna Bailes mar ried Louie Lipps. Nieces by marriage, Martha Lipps Bryan and Shirley Lipps Siekkinen, were present for some of the parties as was 95 year old former Ashtabula County school-
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teacher, Vine Petrie Lipps. Siekkinen said, “Don is one of the nicest men you could ever meet. He made the trips around to all his nieces’ homes to visit.” “He is still sharp and such a gentleman,” said Bryan. Deel followed Milan Gray, of Jefferson, to the state of Delaware to start a sawmill business and later they all moved to Pocomoke, Maryland, where Deel helped keep the saws sharp at the sawmill. During World War ll, Deel and Hazel lived in a shanty at the sawmill. Deel watched as German prisoners of war were transported each morning by bus to the sawmill for work. In the evening the bus would pick them up and take them back to
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Don Deel celebrated his 100th birthday at the Jef ferson Rehabilitation Center this past week. their barracks. Many of the men were treated so well that they did not want to return home. These days you can find Deel happily recalling memories with his good friend and roommate, Austin Campbell. When asked at one of his parties what he thought of turning 100, Deel replied,
“I never dreamed in a million years that I would live to be 100!” Deel had two stepchildren by his wife, Hazel. Both Betty and Helen have passed away, but gave Deel many grandchildren and great grandchildren. To sum up his life now, Deel said it simply: “Everyone is so good to me.”
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Jefferson, Rock Creek students celebrate Hot Chocolate Day BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON/ROCK CREEK - Teacher Christine Kovacs’ four gifted classes at Jefferson and Rock Creek Elementary Schools recently celebrated National Hot Chocolate Day on Dec. 12. “We decided to taste how it all began, compared to how it tastes now. In our readings and research, we found that the ancient Aztecs made a chocolate drink from cacao bean powder or paste, vanilla and chili powder. Cinnamon was added sometimes,” Kovacs said. Back then, chocolate was called Xocolatl. “It was mostly consumed by the richest and noble people. The Aztec Emperor, Montezuma, drank 50 cups a day of this chocolate drink,” Kovacs said Kovacs said each student made their own glass and waited to drink it with the rest of the class. “As soon as they got a taste, it was a rush to the sink to spit it out! We decided that our modern-day version is much, much better! It was also decided that nobility doesn’t suit us,” Kovacs said. Reactions from students
Fr om Jefferson: front row, from left, David Fleck, Aidan O’Neill, Gianna Matrisciano, Alyssa Ferguson, Kylie Bates, Reid Boczar, Frankie Snyder, Alicia Bradek and Olivia Evans; back row, from left, Maddie Smith, Faith Blankenship, Donovan Leininger, Hope Kendzerski and Emma Martuccio.
NEVER TRY THIS DRINK!” – Alexis Salamone “It was disgusting! The Aztec Hot Chocolate was horrifying! It just barely touched my lips and I thought I was going to be sick. It had Chili Powder in it! At least we got to drink modern day hot chocolate with marshmallows! It was definitely an experience.” – Emilie Burr “I think modern hot chocolate was better. I feel bad for the guy who drank 50 cups a day. I mean, who in their right mind would do that! He was really weird. It gave me a headache. What I want to know is what was wrong with them. I never ever want to try that again.” - Alyssa Thrasher “I thought it was going to taste good because it smelled like hot chocolate, but when it touched my lips, it was disgusting! I’m definitely never Fr om Jefferson: from left, Alexis Salamone, Alyssa Thrasher , Brenna Hagerdon, Tori trying it again!” - Megan Miklacic, Nick Diehl, Emilie Burr and Megan C. Jacobs. Jacobs “I thought the Aztec hot cocoa was disgusting. I thought I was going to be sick. The modern hot cocoa was good, way better than From Jefferson: front, Alexis Salamone; from left, Nick the Aztec.” Tori Miklacic Diehl, Megan C. Jacobs, Emilie Burr and Tori Miklacic. are below. “I was afraid to try it because everybody was like spiting it out and it was disgusting!” - Alicia Bradek, fifth grade “The old-timey hot chocolate was AWESOME! I drank half the cup.” - Faith Blankenship, fifth grader “I thought the Aztec hot chocolate was really bad!!!! I thought it smelled good at first, but then I took a sip of it and it tasted like the worst thing I have EVER tasted!!!! I can’t even explain what it tasted like!! All I can say is
From Rock Cr eek Elementary: from left, From Jefferson: fr om left, Emilie Burr, SUBMITTED PHOTO Angelo Licavoli, Jacob Rollman and Zach Megan C. Jacobs, Tori Miklacic and Alyssa Fr om Rock Creek Elementary: fr om left, Megan Jones, Allison Krawsczyn, Giovanna Arnett. Thrasher (front). Piorier and Aleah Eddy.
From Jefferson: front, Maddie Smith, Faith Blankenship and Reid Boczar.
From Rock Creek Elementary: front of desks from left, Allie Wintz, Megan Brand, Monica Devine and Pauline Forman; behind desks from left, Joe Hamper, Allison Krawsczyn, Brett Bellas, Zach Arnette, Alex Hollis and Angelo Licavoli.
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Christmas express at the Jefferson Historical Society
BY BARBARA J. HAMILTON Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON - Christmas time in Jefferson would not be complete without the sights and sounds of the Jefferson Historical Society train show. This year ’s theme of trains, trains, trains set amidst village snow scenes was complemented by a Higbee’s window display created by Gary Tabor and Dick Mullens. Santa was on hand to a packed show both Satur days and gave out hugs and candy while
ABOVE: Young “Wolfie” listening to requests. Ken Morton and Nick Wayman (Wolfgang), of Saybrook, soon moving back to helped bring Santa to life. Germany, encounters Winner of the raffle for a t r a i n s e t w a s M a r y sheer delight at the sight of so many trains. Morton, who assisted Santa on one of his visits. Plans for the theme for next year’s show are underway and are sure to be a crowd pleaser. The society will be closed for the rest of the winter, but board members will be busy researching, filing and recording acquisitions. For information and help with area history, call the society at 5765333.
Gary Tabor looks over the Higbee’s recreated window scene. The display also held many animated, lighted modern day toys.
Herb Housel and Jon Stevenson wer e busy both weekends selling their popular Amish cheese at the Jefferson Historical Society.
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Fritz Martin popped corn all day. He prepares to give a bagful to model train engineer Dick Mullens.
Santa’s elf helper, Mary Morton, won the raffle for the The oldest person with a young-at-heart attitude to visit with Santa was Julie Bragga, Jefferson, mother of Pat Inman. Backmann Desert Flyer train set.
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Runner-up Prizes: Cuddly Stuffed Christmas Teddy Bear Michael Amato Austinburg Elementary fourth grader Kaydance Pavlisin - Cork Elementary first grader Ashley Oros - Geneva Platt R. Spencer Elementary fifth grader - and thirdgrader Randle Schmidt Cork Elementary fourthgrader Nicholas Higgins was the winner of a shiny new bike delivered by Santa (Dale Wortman) and Geneva Schools Food Services Dir ector Laura Jones. Also with Nicholas are Cork Cafeteria manager Deborah Driscoll and his teacher Shelley Austin.
Caitlyn Morales, an Austinbur g Elementary second grader, tries out the new bike Santa (Dale Wortman) and Geneva Schools Food Services Director Laura Jones brought on the 12th school day of Christmas. Caitlyn was one of three elementary students to win new wheels through the Food Services’ Lucky Tray program, part of the Geneva District’s effort to promote health and wellness. Also pictur ed with Caitlyn is Austinburg Elementary Principal Kaye Haskins.
Ashley Oros, Geneva Platt R. Spencer Elementary fifth grader, won the Lucky Tray stuffed animal.
Pictured is Geneva Schools Lucky Tray Stuffed Animal winner Kaydance Pavlisin from Cork Elementary School.
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Two Young Marines awarded Jimmie Trimble Scholarships at American Veterans Center Honors Awards Banquet
Young Marines MGySgt Mary Wessell of Trumbull Township, OH, and Young Marines MSgt Nathan Baker of Atlanta, GA, are the recipients of the Young Marines’ Jimmie Trimble Scholarship Award which was presented at a black tie event on Saturday, Nov. 9, hosted by the American Veterans Center in Washington D.C. The award is presented annually to one male and one female Young Marine who exemplify the fine qualities of James “Jimmie” Trimble III. Trimble was a star athlete who passed up the opportunity to play professional baseball to first serve his SUBMITTED PHOTOS country in the Marines. He Waiting in line to sit on Santa’s lap at the Geneva Public died on March 1, 1945, at Iwo Library. Jima at the age of 19. With Trimble that terrible night was Don Mates, a close friend who is committed to ensuring Trimble’s legacy. At the Nov. 9th event, Mates presented the scholarships to Wessell and Baker. Both scholarship winners are invited to travel to Guam and Iwo Jima March 14 – 21, 2014, for the Reunion of Honor which, in 2014, is the 69th anniversary of Iwo Jima. They will join the six division winners who will have been named “Young Marines of the Year;” the national Young Marine of the Year - SgtMaj Dakota Richter, 17, of Crestview Hills, KY; and Mike Kessler, national executive director and Santa and his favorite elf, Tina Conrad, youth services CEO of the Young Marines. “Jimmie Trimble epitoassistant at the Geneva location of the Ashtabula County mized the fighting spirit of District Library. that generation of Americans,” Kessler said. “He gave up a life of professional baseball, because he was called upon to serve his country. We are grateful to the American Veterans Center for keeping his spirit alive and for allowing the Young Marines to play a key role in that effort. Our two recipients reflect the kind of spirit that Jimmie personified, and we are excited to be able to take them to Guam where Jimmie Trimble left such an impact.” About YM MGunSgt Mary Ann Wessell Young Marine Master Crafting at A Visit with St. Nick. Gunnery Sergeant Mary Ann
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Mary Wessell Wessell belongs to the Ashtabula County Young Marines in Jefferson, OH, under the command of Kenneth Lee. MGySgt Wessell joined the Young Marines in 2008 when she was 12-years-old and in the seventh grade. “Joining the Young Marine program was the best decision I’ve ever made,” YM MGySgt Wessell said. “Because of the Young Marines, I have become the citizen, leader and young woman who I am today. I would not trade the past five years in the Young Marines for anything.” Wessell feels the best part about being a Young Marine is the number of opportunities offered. She has traveled across the country, met incredible people and been able to impact others. For example she was invited to participate in the 2013 Young Marine Leadership Symposium. She has also been part of the Division 2 and 5 Junior and Senior Leadership Schools, the 70th Commemoration of Pearl Harbor, the 2012 Cattle Drive Experience, the 2013 NGO Summit: Commission on the Status of Women Consultation Day, the National Advanced Leadership School. As a Jimmie Trimble Scholarship award winner, Wessell will travel to Guam and Iwo Jima next spring. “I am overwhelmed with excitement,” she said. “It is such a privilege to have the
opportunity to accompany World War II Veterans to the islands. I will truly be walking with history. I am quite eager to hear their incredible stories and share this unforgettable experience with them.” Wessell lives in Geneva, OH, with her parents Kenny and Judy Wessell and her two brothers, Braxton and Ethan, one of whom is a Private First Class in the Ohio Military Reserves. She also has numerous cousins and uncles who have served in the military. She attends Geneva High School, where she is ranked in the Top 25 of Geneva High School’s Class of 2014. Other awards and honors include: • 2013 Outstanding Achievement in Science Scholarship recipient • 2013 State Science Day Five Year Award Recipient • 2013 Governor’s Thomas Edison Award for Advanced or Alternative Energy Scholarship Recipient • Geneva High School’s 2012 Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Conference Representative • Geneva High School’s 2013 Spirit of America Leadership Conference Representative • 2013-2014 Miss Grapette 2nd Attendant Following graduation from high school, she plans to
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Jefferson BOE recognizes Students of the Month
Jefferson Ar ea Local Schools Board of Education President Pat Inman talks about Student of the Month Christopher Turano. BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON - The Jefferson Area Local Schools Board of Education instituted a new segment to its board meetings on Tuesday, Dec. 17. Every meeting, the board will now recognize the Students of the Month at each building in the district Jefferson Elementary, Rock
Creek Elementary, Jefferson Area Junior High and Jefferson Area High School. Students of the Month for December are: • Jesse Harnist, Jefferson Elementary. • Victor Stuchell, Rock Creek Elementary. • Christopher Turano, Jefferson Area Junior High. • Sarah Brook and Steven Houser , Jefferson Area Senior High.
Jefferson Area Senior High PHOTOS BY STEFANIE WESSELL Student of the Month Jefferson Area Local Schools Board of Education Pr esident Pat Inman talks about Steven Houser was decked Student of the Month Jesse Harnist. Also pictured ar e Treasurer Pat Smith and out for the holidays. Superintendent John Montanar o. Superintendent John Montanaro said the students will be chosen each month from names submitted to the board office by teachers and staff. Several of the students were able to attend the board meeting and receive
Church Belles fill Christmas stockings Church Belles members from the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Jef ferson filled Christmas stockings for the children living at Beatitude House in Ashtabula. The stockings were delivered by Church Belles’ members, pictured left to right: Betty Burkholder, Sarah Masek (Beatitude House site director), Joanne Martin and Nancy Hodge.
their award in person. Jesse is a student in Laura Gaul’s kindergarten class. “He has made great academic gains since the start of school,” Gaul wrote. Gaul said that if other students are feeling down,
Jesse uses kind words to cheer them up. Christopher also was present to receive his award. His teacher wrote that he is a great student who goes out of his way to help other students and the staff. Through his actions and work ethic,
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As we enter this season of the exchanging of gifts between our loved ones, co-workers, and many others, let us examine our motives behind why we give. It seems as though the Christmas season has become more commercialized than ever before. I remember when I was a child, on Christmas morning we would go downstairs and wait to open our gifts, but before we could open them my father would ask us to explain what Christmas meant to us. We would sing songs like Silent Night, Joy To the World, and The First Noel. It wasn’ t many years ago that the expression, Merry Xmas came to the forefront and it seemed as though the ideology of the Christ child took the backburner in the minds of people. As I try to wrap my mind around the fact of why we exchange gifts with some people that we don’t even know, but just because it is the “thing to do,” I wonder if we had the opportunity (as the wise men) bring a gift to the Savior of the World, what would we bring to him. I commend these Wise Men for the fortitude, and commitment to travel over 900 miles from the country of Persia to Bethlehem to be in the presence of a King named Jesus. Theologians tell us that there were possibly more than three of these wise men, but because of the three gifts, they say their were three men. We should understand that the gifts that were presented to Jesus had great symbolism that is relevant to us even today. The first gift was Gold. This precious metal was only presented to Kings in that day and the wise men were acknowledging the fact that Jesus was King of Kings and Lord of Lords. Even though some people today deny the deity of Christ, it still does not cancel the fact that he has come to rule as Lord and King in the hearts of mankind. The second gift that was presented was the gift of Frankincense. Frankincense is a perfume that was used in the ancient days of the bible. The bible tell us in 2nd Corinthians 15:2 that we are unto God a
sweet-smelling savour. Saint Paul here in scripture is telling us that our lives should reflective of Christ in that we should live in such a way that pleases God, and that we shouldn’t do anything that would stink in the nostrils of God, but live lives that are exemplary of holiness, for 1st Peter 1:16 instructs all believers to “Be ye holy for he (Christ) is holy”. The third gift was Myrrh, which is an ointment that was used for embalming the dead. The imagery behind this presentation is that Jesus was born to die. It was his death on the cross, and resurrection from the grave that redeemed all of humanity back to God, in which all who receive Christ as the Lord of their lives have the greatest gift that God gave to us which was his Only Begotten Son Jesus Christ who brought unto us salvation which gives us Eternal Life with our creator forever and ever. At times we can be our worst enemies as we try to satisfy self rather than please God. Romans 8:13-14 says “If ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live. Again Paul is admonishing us to not be selfish in our deeds concerning God and others, as we are to not to “Let nothing be done through strife or vain-glory, but in lowliness of mind, let each esteem others more highly than themselves” Philippians 2:3. In conclusion, before I begin to the process of exchanging of gifts with my own family, it will be my endeavor to continue the family tradition of having prayer, singing some songs, and remembering the reason for the season, and that it is better to give than to receive, and more importantly, my gift to the honored guest of our home (Jesus Christ) is a life that is sanctified and holy.
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Santa visits Bridge Street
Religious Briefs Ongoing Ashtabula: Good Karma Soup Kitchen
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Our Lady of Peace Good Karma Soup Kitchen will begin serving from the lower level Community Room at St. Joseph Church, 3312 Lake Avenue., each Saturday and Sunday starting Nov. 30.
Jan. 2 Saybrook Township: Blood mobile Give a pint. Get a pound. Please donate blood on January 2 at Saybrook United Methodist Church, 7900 Depot Road (across the street from St. John’s School) from 2-6 p.m. Every donator receives a free brick of Dunkin’ Donuts coffee and a coupon for a free pound of coffee. Give the gift of Life this holiday season!
Jan. 23 Austinburg: Free community dinner Austinburg First United Church of Christ, located at 2870 Rt. 307 in Austinburg, will hold a free community dinner on 4:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23.
Ongoing Bible Study group continues to meet
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Santa stands in the rain on Saturday to help drum up business for the pizza parlor on Bridge Street in Ashtabula Harbor.
...And the rains came. On Saturday at 11 a.m., the Grand River started rising and sending ice chunks over the dam at the Harpersfield Covered Bridge.
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A Bible study group meets every Thursday in Ashtabula. Open to the public - not affiliated with or promoting any particular church denomination. Grab a coffee and join the group at McDonald’s, 918 Lake Ave., Ashtabula, OH. Bring your Bible and any questions you might have. View the website at TheRemnantofIsrael.org or call (440) 228-6157.
Alcoholics Anonymous meets in Jefferson Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meets at First Congregational UCC, 41 E. Jefferson St., in Jefferson on Monday nights at 8 p.m. Al-Anon also meets at the Lutheran Church at 89 E Satin St., Jefferson, on Mondays at 8 p.m. They also have AA meetings on Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m.
Weight Watchers meets in Jefferson
A reception was held for outgoing board members on Tuesday, Dec. 17, including Larry Divine, pictur ed seated Superintendent John Montanaro shakes the hand of Weight Watchers meets at the First Congregational on the right. Also pictured ar e Superintendent John outgoing Jef ferson Ar ea Local Schools Board of UCC, 41 E. Jefferson St., in Jefferson, on Tuesday nights Montanaro, standing, and board member Ron Watson. Education member Larry Divine. at 5:30 p.m. Even though she’s retired from the since 2006. “They both served during a time of “Since becoming superintendent, Jefferson United Methodist Church change in the district,” Montanaro board, Sowry said she’ll still be seen around the district, as she’ll continue I’ve respected his ability to ask the said. invites public to Christian Cafe Montanaro said Sowry spent 12 to go to music events, sporting events hard questions,” Montanaro said. Divine said, “I just wanted to say The Jefferson United Methodist Church, 125 E. Jefferson years as a board member, as well as and everything in between. “It truly has been an honor,” Sowry goodbye and good luck.” St., will be providing a free, family-style, hearty home-cooked 20 years as a district employee. At the next board meeting in Janu“We’ll miss her positive spirit, her said. “You’ll still see me around.” meal the first and third Tuesday of each month from 4-6 p.m. Montanaro also talked about Di- ary, newly elected Scott C. Ardary and All persons in the area are welcome to come enjoy good food, can-do attitude and especially her vine, who has served on the board Philip Pawlowski will join the board. baked goods,” Montanaro said. and share conversations in the warmth of Christian love.
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Dragons win junior varsity contest
Kyle Roberson shoots a free throw for the Geneva Eagles junior varsity basketball team.
The Lakeside Dragons hosted the Geneva Eagles in a recent junior varsity basketball game. PHOTOS BY BYRON C. WESSELL The Lakeside Dragons and Geneva Eagles Jr . Varsity basketball teams wait for a rebound.
Lakers win two, Falcons split Gazette Newspapers BY BYRON C. WESSELL JEFFERSON - The Pymatuning Valley Lakers won both their wrestling meets against Jefferson and Grand Valley. The Lakers took on the Falcons first and won 45-25. Bryce Cox, of Jefferson, won the 106 match by pinning Mathew Schoenbeck, of PV. Pymatuning Valley would win the next two matches at 113 (Mitch Skleres) and 120 (Gunnar Ellis) both by forfeit. Kegan Hoopes then picked up a pin for PV at 126 over Austin Simmons, of Jefferson. The Lakers were up 18-6 before a tech fall by Joey Baitt, of Jefferson, at 132,
defeating over Cameron Yeary, of PV, 18-2. Cody Miller, of PV, picked up his own tech fall 21-5 over Cooper Cleveland, of Jefferson at 138. Gary Baker, of PV, won his 145 match 12-0 over Logan Platt, of Jefferson. Mason Swiney accepted a forfeit for Jefferson at 152, making the score 27-17. Zach Collins closed the gap to 27-23 as he pinned R yan Sito, of PV, at 160. However, Collin Winkler upped the lead back up to ten points at 33-23 with a pin at 170 over Christian Saunders, of Jefferson. The Falcons battled right back as Josh Hall picked up a pin at 182 over Jaret Wright, of PV. Jefferson had two matches to go before giv-
ing up another forfeit at Heavy Weight. Austin O’Baker, of PV, won the 195 match over Dan Gillespie, of Jefferson. The Lakers were back up ten at 39-29. Austin Norris cut the gap to four again with a pin over Brandon Muha, of PV. Shawn Shreves accepted a forfeit at Heavy Weight, making the final score 45-35. The Lakers went on to handily defeat the Mustangs 57-18. The Lakers won the first three matches to build a 15-0 lead. Mitch Skleres won the first match for PV at 13 with a minor decision over Michael Miller, of Grand Valley. Gunnar Ellis, 120 PV, pinned his opponent Gavin Meeker, of Grand Valley. Kegan Hoopes also picked up a pin for PV at 126 over Zach Harding, of Grand Valley. Cody Rhoades put the Mustangs on the board with an injury defeat over Cameron Yeary, of PV, AT 132. Cody Miller put the Lakers back on track with a pin at 138 over Nathan Rasmussan, of Grand Valley.
Neither team would have a wrestler at 145. Gary Baker picked up another pin for the Lakers at 152 over Cody Freeman, of Grand Valley. Luke Baldwin, of Grand Valley cut the score to 27-12 with a pin over Ryan Sito, of PV, AT 160. The Lakers would go on a roll for the next three matches. Collin Winkler pinned Bradley Turner, of Grand Valley, at 170. Jaret W right ac- Cody Miller, of PV, works against Cooper Cleveland, of cepted a forfeit at 182 for the Jefferson, during a 138lb match. Lakers. Brandon Muha then pinned Brett Whitely, of GV, at 195. Glenn Zaller picked up the third win for the Mustangs with a pin over Austin O’Baker, of PV, at 220. Shawn Shreves put the Lakers up 45-18 with a pin over Jerome Walker. Matthew Schoenbeck accepted another forfeit for the Lakers at 106 for the 57-18 win. The match-up between the Falcons and Mustangs was a lot closer as Jefferson won 48-36. PHOTOS BY BYRON C. WESSELL
See WRESTLING Bryce Cox, of Jefferson, works against Mathew page 11A Schoenbeck, of PV, in a 106lb match.
Austin Norris, of Jef ferson, works for position during a 220lb match against Jerome Walker, of Grand Valley. Joey Baitt, of Jefferson, squared off against Cameron Michael Miller, of Grand Valley, and Mitch Skleres, of PV, Yeary, of PV, in a 132lb match. battle for an advantage during a 113lb match.
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Dragons slip past Eagles BY BYRON C. WESSELL Gazette Newspapers ASHT ABULA – T h e Lakeside Dragons boys basketball team hosted the Geneva Eagles in a recent PAC match-up. The Dragons took a 16-9 lead in the opening quarter. Lorenz Sistrunk led the Dragons with six points in the first quarter. T ristan Bradley added five points, three assists and three rebounds. Jaeden Jones added five points as well to go with two rebounds. Zac Sweat countered for the Eagles with seven points, two steals and two rebounds. Steve Jewell scored the only other basket for the Eagles in the first quarter. The Dragons took a 3221 lead into halftime. Melvin Thompson hit a pair of threes in the quar ter for the Dragons as they were up 30-12 at one point. Bradley hit his second three-pointer of the game to go with four assists in the quarter. Jose Ramos also hit a three-pointer for
the Dragons and De’Onte Rodgers added two points. The Eagles tried to climb back into the game as Ryan Mackynen scored six p o i n t s i n t h e q u a r t e r. Sweat hit his second three pointer of the game and Seth Calhoun and Paul Hitchcock hit free throws. Lorenz Sistrunk took over in the third quarter for the Dragons as they upped their lead to 52-36. Sistrunk scored 13 points in the quarter to go with three rebounds. Bradley hit his third and final three-pointer of the game for the Dragons. Cole Farr and Melvin Thompson each added a basket. Sweat once again paced the Eagles with seven points and four rebounds. Ryan Mackynen and Ron Varckette each added a basket and a free throw. Brandon Kovach was able to get on the board with two free throws. Geneva closed the gap to ten points in the fourth quarter as they fell 69-59. Seth Calhoun led the Eagles
Aiden Hennessey dribbles the ball for the Geneva Eagles as he is guarded by Melvin Thompson, of Lakeside. with five points in the quarter. Brandon Kovach added four points and two assists. Sweat scored four points to go with three steals. Steve Jewell, Jeramiah Allen, Ryan Mackynen and Paul Hitchcock each added a basket. Jaeden Jones paced the Dragons with seven points in the quarter as they held on for the win. Lorenz Sistrunk led all scorers with 23 points for Lakeside. Lakeside improved to 32 on the year and 3-1 in the PAC. Geneva fell to 0-5 and 0-4 in the PAC.
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Tristan Bradley (22) looks to make a pass for the Lakeside Dragons during a game against Lakeside.
Matt Lunghofer (35) and Cole Farr play defense for the Lakeside Dragons during a game against Geneva.
WRESTLING The night boiled down to one match where Grand Valley had an opportunity to tie things up at 42-42. However, Austin Norris came through with a big pin for the Falcons at 220 over Jerome Walker, of Grand Valley. Walker looked to have a pin near the end of the first period, but Mathis did just
Lorenz Sistrunk plays for the Lakeside Dragons as he is Zac Sweat, of Geneva, attempts to drive past Mo Lebron, guarded by R yan Mackynen, of Geneva. of Lakeside, during a recent PAC basketball match-up.
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enough to escape and send it into the second period. Again Walker briefly put Norris on his back in the second period, but Norris reversed position and picked up the pin to ensure a Falcon victory. The Mustangs received a forfeit at the Heavy Weight position, making the final score 48-36. The first three weight
Bryce Cox accepted a forfeit at 106 for Jefferson, Michael Miller accepted a forfeit 113 for Grand Valley and Gavin Meeker accepted another forfeit at 120 for Grand Valley. The first match of wrestling meet between Jefferson and Grand Valley was just as important as the last. Austin Simmons, 126 of Jefferson, picked up a pin over Zach Hardin, of Grand Valley to tie
Glen Zaller , of Grand Valley, puts the finishing touches on a pin against Dan Gillespie, of Jef ferson.
Joey Baitt, of Jefferson, was able to pick up a late pin at 132 over Cody Rhoades, of Grand Valley. The Falcons received another important pin by Cooper Cleveland at 138 over Nathan Rasmussan, of Grand Valley. Logan Platt picked up a forfeit for the Falcons at 145 to up the lead to 30-12. Cody Freeman cut into that lead for the Mustangs at 152 with a pin over Mason Swiney, of Jefferson. Luke Baldwin made it closer with a late pin over Zach Collins at 160, making it 30-24. Christian Saunders gave the Falcons some breathing room with a pin over Bradley Turner, of GV, at 170. The Falcons went up 42-24 after Josh Hall accepted a forfeit at 182. Glenn Zaller, of GV, then picked up a quick 195 pin over Daniel Gillespie, of Jefferson. The Mustangs trailed 42-30 before the match between Austin Norris and Jerome Walker. With a potential forfeit looming for the Mustangs, Norris picked up the big pin to give Jefferson the 48-36 win.
Lakeside Swimming breaks two school records at invite ASHTABULA - The Lakeside Swim team had a stellar weekend full of broken records and personal best times as they raced in the highly competitive Hilltopper Invitational. The invitational was hosted by Chardon High School at Spire Institute. Two swimmers Senior Chip Ranck and Junior Malynda Russell broke the school record both in the 200 freestyle. Chip swam the 200 freestyle shattering the school record of 2:05.96. Junior, Malynda Russell broke the Women’s 200 freestyle with a time of 2:26.93. Lakeside also posted 13 swimmers with season best times including: David, Novak, Licate, Mosier, Smith, Wagner, Bunnell, Henery, Hotz, Emerson, Ranck, Crawford, Haines, In additiona, the team saw four swimmers with personal record times including: Emerson, Russell, Ranck, and Henery.
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"2013 Country Christmas" A SPECIAL THANKYOU to the citizens of Jefferson & the surrounding communities for your continued support of our Jefferson Holiday Celebration. We appreciate everyone who braves the cold every year to help lineup and judge the parade, merchant's trees and window decorating contest as well as the sponsors for the free fun activities that go on throughout the day. We could not do this alone, it takes you, the public and business sponsors for the continued support and participation to make this a success! We were all Winners for being able to have a beautiful Winter Wonderland Christmas Parade and enjoying the efforts of all who participated. It was one of our most difficult to judge and all who attended said it is the best they've seen and the best in the County. Please Mark your calendar for the first Saturday in December, 2014 for next year's parade; and then watch for the September Chamber page in the Gazette when we will announce the theme and parade applications will be in the October Chamber page. You may also check our website: www.JeffersonChamber.com. All of us in the Jefferson area Chamber of Commerce appreciate your efforts. Patty Fisher Parade Chairman Pat Bradek, Co-Chair, Jefferson Holiday Celebration Committee
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