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Wayne VFD Sunday Pancake Days drew crowd for first event By DORIS COOK Gazette Newspapers
Cherry Valley missionary couple’s work linked to growing Miracle Trees
WAYNE TOWNSHIP - The Wayne Volunteer Fire Department teamed up this month with the Laker Ruritans Club and RuriTeens for their annual Sunday Pancake Days. Last Sunday’s crowd for the first event enjoyed a hearty breakfast of pancakes with real maple syrup made locally at the Smith family farm in West Andover. The breakfast-lunch servings begin at 8 a.m. and run to 1:30 p.m. for two more Sunday, March 10 and March 17 at the Wayne Township Hall community room. Former fire chief John Semai, wife Shirley and family members along with Williamsfield Township Trustee Gary Babb kept busy at the mixing bowls and the griddles to keep up with crowd. The Lakers Ruri-teens helped serve customers along with PHOTOS BY DORIS COOK their advisor Cindy Morford. Flipping pancakes at the grill last Sunday at Wayne Town Hall is local Fire Chief Joe Semai as Cathy Hall with Lakes Ruri-Teen Melinda Glass and Jessica Bluhm, a Wayne VFD cadet, wait to fill plates. See PANCAKES page 2A
PVMS Chinese auction fundraiser on for Saturday PHOTO BY DORIS COOK
Pastor Gary Morrison and wife Tiffany hold the seeds from the Moringa tree grown in Guatemala, which has medicinal and healing values. They are growing the trees here locally with an area small nursery and leave this month to return to the Central America country to buy land for a tree plantation project. By DORIS COOK Gazette Newspapers CHERRY VALLEY - Pastor Gary Morrison and wife Tiffany do believe that God led them to do more than help Guatemala Mayan natives improve their lives. Four years ago, the Morrisons began their mission work in the jungle villages of Peten and San Benito Guatemala. Gary’s father, Rev. Gary Morrison is pastor of the Cherry Valley Church of God. A graduate of Pymatuning Valley High School, Gary is self-employed owning a full custom wood cabinet shop business next to their home on Sentinel Road in Cherry Valley. Tiffany is currently working with the PV School District as a cook in the food service department.
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Treasurer position at PV Schools remains unfilled BY WENDY GRUSKIEWICZ Gazette Newspapers ANDOVER – The Pymatuning Valley Board of Education continues their search for a treasurer to fill the position vacated by Patricia Smith. During the regular January Pymatuning Valley Board of Education meeting the board members regretfully accepted the resignation of PV Treasurer Patricia Smith, effective Jan. 31. Smith was hired in the same capacity by the Jefferson Area Local School District and began her duties there on Feb. 1.
See POSITION page 3A
By DORIS COOK Gazette Newspapers ANDOVER TOWNSHIP Tickets are still available for this Saturday, March 9 annual PV Middle School’s Chinese auction fundraiser. Auction event chairperson, Barb Culp said the group limit’s the ticket sales to about 600. “We’ve been doing this big fundraiser for our Middle School for 10 years. Our PTO and other volunteers including some of eighth graders help us out. Our goal is to have 450 theme baskets of which 200 gift certificates are part of that number,” said Culp, who is a PVMS teacher.
The doors open at 3 p.m. to allow people to buy extra tickets at $2 a sheet. The $5 entrance ticket is exchanged at the door for one sheet of Chinese auction tickets, which people deposit in bags by each of the gift wrapped baskets they hope to win. The drawing for the auction starts at 6 p.m. The auction tickets are still available for sale at the PV Middle School office, the Andover Bank main office in Andover Village, Twigs & Crows store in Pierpont, and the Wright Place station in New Lyme. The event tickets are also sold at the PV School District
administration office. Persons can also buy tickets at the event for the 50/50 raffle, a Silent Auction, the Educar tickets and the grand prize drawing. No entrance tickets are reserved by the committee. Many of the special theme gift baskets are even created by the PV Middle School homerooms, PTO members, private individuals and generous area businesses. Prizes donated for the Chinese auction baskets and other gifts include merchandise, t-shirts and gift certificates for area businesses.
See AUCTION page 3A
PHOTO BY DORIS COOK
Holding a few samples of the large wrapped gift baskets full of prizes for this Saturday’s Chinese Auction at PV Middle School is event chairperson and teacher, Barb Culp. Tickets are still on sale in the PV schools and local Andover area business places.
Historic Colebrook Town Hall to be saved BY WENDY GRUSKIEWICZ Gazette Newspapers COLEBROOK TOWNSHIP After two public meetings and much conversation Colebrook Township Trustees Joseph Brothag, Ronald Chutas and Edward Benton have decided to facilitate the repairs necessary to save the aging Colebrook Town Hall. The biggest challenge is to secure the funding for the project, said Colebrook Township Fiscal Officer John Dolan. “The trustees haven’t voted on any formal resolutions, but we are definitely going to try to save it,” said Dolan. Dolan said the circa 1870 structure is in desperate need of a new roof and the township is
Spring forward! Remember to change your clocks Sunday, March 10 — See page 2A
Pair of Mustangs qualify for State — See page 2A
short the estimated $5,000 $7,000 required to care for the aging, unused building. The Township will partner with the Colebrook Homecoming Committee to raise funds for the new roof and to repair the ceiling and water damaged floorboards, said Dolan. The Colebrook Homecoming Committee has used the building once each year for homecoming events, Dolan said. The historic Colebrook Town Hall has withstood almost 150 years of whatever history and Mother Nature threw at it, but now the quaint building located near the corner of Route 322 and Route 46 is in need of human intervention. The unheated building last received a freshly shingled roof in
1987. It has also received new windows, vinyl siding and foundation repair. Dolan said the town hall was last used for regular meetings in 1957, after which the trustees moved into a heated room in the township garage. The trustees later moved their meetings to the Colebrook Elementary School when that building was vacated by the Grand Valley Schools. Dolan said the trustees have received several letters from community members who support finding an avenue to repair and preserve the building. The next meeting of the Colebrook Township Board of Trustees will be held on March26 at 7 p.m. at the Colebrook Community Center.
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Camp Whitewood crew readied for Maple Madness weekend tour crowds By DORIS COOK Gazette Newspapers WINDSOR TOWNSHIP Tapping maple threes this week at 4-H Camp Whitewood took several days to finish up before the visitors arrive on Saturday for Maple Madness Weekend drive it yourself tours sponsored the Ohio Maple Producers Council. The camp is one of many sugaring operations open to the public for two weekends this month. “We are behind by about a week, but we started on Tuesday. We’ll end up with over 330 taps along Warner Hollow Road and in the north part of the camp,” said Brandon Mitchell, camp director. On Tuesday and Wednesday this week, Mitchell with Chris Byler, the camp’s maintenance superintendent for 20 years, along with Eliza Newton, programs director, managed to get the labor intensive tapping completed. Tuesday’s sunny weather helped with the tapping process. “Our evaporator is not really large enough to handle the sap collection if we do more taps,” said Byler as he and Newton finished up
PHOTOS BY DORIS COOK
The maple syrup production has started with trees tapped in this section along Warner Hollow Road in Windsor Township. The woodlot with lots of buckets to catch the sap is part of the 4-H Camp Whitewood properties. working in a wooded section late Tuesday afternoon. Mitchell and Byler have been rotating tapping the maple trees in the woodlots on the camp’s hundreds of acres along Phelps Creek each year. “Our trees tapped have the blue plastic buckets hanging on them We still use buckets and are looking at maybe going to tubing and
the reverse osmosis system,” Byler said. On Tuesday the sap started to trickle slowly into the hanging buckets as the sun warmed the trees. Cold nights and warm days’ temps are conducive for syrup makers to begin the spring ritual each year. On this Saturday, March 9 and Saturday, March 16 the camp staff and volunteers
Crawford County Senior Environmental Corps holding programs MEADVILLE, PA. – Do you like being out-of doors and working with projects involving stream quality, tree planting, fish habitat shelters and the like? Prospective members and guests are welcome to attend the Crawford County Sr. Environment Corps meetings and see what the CCSEC is all about. The topics will include assistance to Crawford County Conservation District (CCCD) programs, assisting Allegheny College with their Creek Connections programs. Future projects and guest speakers include information on water
quality test site activity. Guest speaker for the March meeting will be Jim Palmer, a biology professor at Allegheny College and originator of the “Creek Connection” program. Other speakers are lined up for the April 4 and May 2 meetings. The CCSEC meets the first Thursday of each month, February through November. For more information, please call Dick Runnels 814-336-5891; Gary Mason 814-336-3625; Brian Pilarcik, Watershed Specialist at CCCD 814-7635269.
will be busy serving an all you can east country breakfast to tour visitors from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The menu includes buttermilk pancakes, Texas French toast, scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, orange juice, coffee, hot chocolate and the camp’s own pure maple syrup. Mitchell said that this will be the first annual Maple Taste of Whitewood with samples of a variety of foods and desserts made with maple syrup. The culinary participants include a graduate of the Loretta Paganini School of Cooking, 4-H clubs of NE Ohio, community chefs, Amish pastry experts and maple enthusiasts. There is no cost for “Taste of Whitewood”, but they will take donations which benefit the camp’s youth programs. The camp’s sugarhouse where the sap is boiled down to syrup will be open for tours both Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and there will be
Camp Whitewood staffer, Chris Byler holds up a lid on this plastic bucket to check if the sap is running earlier this week. The camp staf f tapped Tuesday and Wednesday to begin boiling sap into syrup by this weekend. Visitors can also check out hayrides weather permitting. Visitors will be able to all the camping programs purchase at the Maple Mer- available for youth and cantile syrup, candy prod- adults that Camp Whitewood ucts, maple gift boxes and has on its schedule this year. even maple dog bones. The For more information perstore will be open from 9 a.m. sons may call the camp office at (440) 272-5275. to 4:30 p.m.
PANCAKES
From page 1A LEFT: Busy last Sunday selling pancake breakfast tickets along with the Wayne VFD reverse raffle event coming up on March 30 were retired firefighter Charles Nicholas, current department member Maxine Semai, and Lakers Ruri-teens Julie Fink and Chelsea Schovanec, seniors at PV High School.
“We start about 6:30 a.m. have people stopping earlier on Sunday to come and get than at 8 a.m.,” said the the pancake mix going and former chief. The Wayne firefighters coffee on. Sometimes we are also looking for new members to join the department. The Wayne VFD responds to fire and emergency calls not only in Wayne, but in Cherry Valley. The Lakers Ruritan Club members last Sunday were selling tickets for a drawing on Sunday, March 17 for some lucky person to win a large 32-inch large TV set. The fire department members are also finalizing plans for their first reverse rafflefundraiser, said Fire Chief Joe Semai. “The reverse raffle is on Chatting at this table last Sunday were family members, Emma Waid of New Lyme, Saturday, March 30 at the Harlan and Lorraine Waid of Jefferson. The trio came to the Pancake Sundays event Williamsfield Community put on by the Wayne Township fire department volunteers. The former chief said the department began holding the Sunday pancake breakfasts 48 years ago to help
Williamsfield Township Trustee Gary Babb volunteers at the griddle on the Pancake Sundays held by the Wayne Volunteer Fire Department members.
support the department’s operations. They have continued with lots of community volunteers.
Coming out for the Wayne VFD pancake breakfasts last Sunday were Max Haymaker and Chelsea Botz of Wayne Township. Center. This the first time in many years for our department to hold a reverse raffle,” Semai said. Tickets are $25 for the reverse raffle, which include a dinner. Doors open at 5 p.m. with dinner served at 6 p.m. and the drawings beginning at 7 p.m. The fire depart-
ment will also have a Chinese auction at the event. Tickets for the reverse raffle can be purchased on the next two Sundays at the Pancake Days or by calling Joe Semai at (440) 858-3313, or John Semai at (440) 2937408 or Allen Semai at (440) 858-3630.
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MISSIONARY Since going to Guatemala four years ago and made two dozen trips to the Central America country since, Morrison said he learned much about two trees growing in that country. He refers to the them as the “miracle trees” because of their God designed healing values. One is the Moringa tree and the other is the Guanabana tree. It was during a visit with a minister friend in 2011 that the Morrisons learned of the medicinal value and health healing parts of these two trees. “The wood of the Moringa tree is really worthless to use in furniture, but it has healing powers from the roots, leaves and you can actually eat the flowers if they are cooked. Under the bark there is a substance that works similar to Neosporin (salve) to heal cuts,” Morrison explained. “Through our mission project in Peten, we built the first voc-tech center where I’ve taught the people not only that God cares for them, but to help in other ways. Tiffany and some of our younger children have gone with us to the mission station,” Morrison said. “The climate is tropical and hot. On a cold winter day here in Ashtabula County I wish I was already there,” he joked. The jungle villages where the Morrisons and their church links are helping are in one of the poorest section of the small country. The mission started the Hospital Shalom in San Benito near
From page 1A
ago Gary and Tiffany said they named their project by divine inspiration, “Leaves of Life Guatemala.” “The government there is now recognizing the nutrition value of the trees byproducts and what we are doing to help the people. You have to trust in God and we do feel safe. There has been Mexican drug cartels come in and kill some of the people. They have not harmed us. I look at it as the safest place to be is where God takes you,” said Gary Morrison. The couple have a North Carolina friend, who is involved in producing the Moringa and Guanabana powder products. The Morrisons have developed an online business to sell the “miracle trees” products which are health supplements. “We have documentation that the two products have a medicinal value. In this Joe and Nineth Ray of Colebrook Township have joined country the pharmaceutical the Morrison couple as managers of Leaves for Life companies cannot replicate Guatemala mission project at the village of San Benito these tree byproducts as near Peten Guatemala in Central America. there is no money in it for Peten as well. It was here we found we can even grow them. We discovered that they began to help the un- the trees here in this part of the Moringa is the second fastest growing plant on the dernourished children with Ohio,” Morrison said. The couple have brought planet and bamboo is the the powder products made from the Moringa and back seeds, started planting fastest. It has the ability to in small pots to see how they cure over 300 diseases, lower Guanabana trees. “The soils in these areas grow here. Meanwhile, in blood sugar, and blood presare not suitable for much Guatemala, the Morrisons sure. The Guanabana farming of crops. Some corn have Joe Ray of Colebrook byproduct powders have inis raised, but the people ac- and his wife Nineth, a native credible anti-tumor propertually did not know the of Guatemala managing ties,” Morrison said. As Morrison continued value of these two trees na- their mission projects intive to the country. You can cluding the propagation of his research on the Moringa also find these trees in Ha- the Moringa and Guanabana tree he found it also can be used to act as a filtering waii, India, Ethiopia and trees. “Joe and Nineth have agent to clean dirty water. Kenya in Africa. These two trees like a dry climate, but been a blessing to the project All the proceeds from the and mission work. Nineth is sale of the products in the a great help as she relates U.S. go to the Guatemala to the Guatemalan people. mission work, said Morrison. When the couple return Tiffany and I are heading back to the country and the this month to Guatemala mission station this month. they will be meeting with top We’ve been looking for a year government officials, he for land to purchase to start said, “We are anxious to buy a tree plantation and grow the land to start the tree the trees. The Guatemala growing and continue to help governor in the region where these Guatemalan people. we are located wants to work Going through this process to acquire the land we are with us,” Morrison said. The nutrition improve- looking to buy will take some ments are seen in the native weeks we understand. Both Mayans living in the small Tiffany and I with the Rays villages where the two will be meeting with the top couples are working. A year officials.”
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This is a sample of the Moringa tree roots, which can be crushed and tastes like horseradish, says Gary Morrison. Cherry Valley missionary to Quatemala, Gary Morrison holds a sample of the Moringa tree fruit, which is resembles a bean pod and is edible.
POSITION
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The BOE has met several times in executive session to discuss the replacement of Smith. Superintendent Michael Candela said that 12 or so applications for the position had been received. The list of applicants was narrowed down to five for interview purposes. The Superintendent and the five members of the BOE have interviewed and discussed each candidate without making a decision, Candela said. Candela said there was not a group consensus as to which applicant to select so the BOE may decide to form a smaller search committee to continue the selection process. He said it was doubtful that a selection would be made before next Monday’s regular March Board of Education meeting. In the interim, Candela said, the Board has utilized the services of retired school treasurer Linda Bryan on a parttime basis as needed to keep the books in order until a replacement is hired.
AUCTION
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“We have some of the mothers of our graduates come back to volunteer for the auction event each year, which is nice. The Middle School PTO will be selling food including sandwiches, snacks and beverage, also,“ said Culp. The auction proceeds are used by the Middle School PTO to enhance the school’s facilities or purchase supplies as requested by the staff. A year ago money raised through the auction event was put to good use in building an outdoor basketball court for the school. PV Middle School PTO officers this year include Jennifer Knowles-president, Nancy Gabriel-vice president, Cheryl Hall-secretary, Wanda Voelker-treasurer, and Chris Haynes-event treasurer.
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GV Elementary Book Fair is a successful event
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ROCK CREEK - The Sacred Heart Church will be serving a selection of fish and shrimp dinners on the following Fridays, March 8, 15 and 22 during the Lenten season. Diners have their choice of fried or baked fish, shrimp or the combo with all the fixings including beverages. Desserts are available at an extra charge. Tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for children ages 4-10 and kids under age 3 This group of GV elementary students walk around with their teacher, Karen get in free. Carry-out dinners are availGlotzbecker trying their best to pick out book choices for sale at the school’s annual able by calling (440) 563-5255. The church Book Fair held a week ago. The week-long fair ended on a high note for parents to is located on Route 45 just north of Rock join in for the Family Literacy Night activities. Creek Village limits. Proceeds benefit the Audult Support Group at the church.
Recycled Art Exhibit back at Geauga Park District’s West Woods Center RUSSELL TOWNSHIP - The discARTed Recycle Art Exhibition is continuing daily through March 31 at the PHOTOS BY DORIS COOK Geauga Park District’s West Woods CenVolunteer mom Tammy Turner helps 4th grader Korrik ter, located at 9465 state Route 87 in Dannemiller with his GVES Book Fair purchases last week. Russell Township. The exhibit daily at the center through March 31 can be viewed from 10 a.m. to 5 Grand Valley Elementary p.m. 4th grader, Karena Byler looks over this section of books deciding what to buy with her money at the school’s annual Book Fair.
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By DORIS COOK Gazette Newspapers
ORWELL - Conversation Station youth ORWELL - Hundreds of center volunteers are ending its Friday students from kindergarSoups On days this Friday, March 8 The ten to fourth grade flocked downtown Orwell facility event is open to a week ago to take in the the public to stop in to enjoy lunch all for Grand Valley Elementary Grand Valley Elementary School’s 4th grade teacher, Karen a donation. School PTO sponsored an- Glotzbecker looks over the selection of books bought by The serving hours are from 11 a.m. to nual Book Fair. Funds two of her students, Jessie Crouch and Emily Rowland. 1 p.m. and persons can eat in or take out raised totaled over $1,800. orders. There is even delivery of the soups Each day classes of stuand bread within the village area to ofdents came in to browse fices or businesses by calling (440) 437the library’s book shelves 5442. and special area to pick out books to buy. Barb Rubosky and PTO volunteer moms came each day to help with the children or take care of the sales desk area. ANDOVER - The PV Ministerial AssoThe theme this year for ciation pastors are holding a series of the Book Fair was “ReadLenten season lunches on Tuesdays at ing Gives You Super noon. Power.” The week before The March 12 at First Congregational the book fair starts, Church; and March 19 at 6 p.m. at the Rubosky said the classes Andover UM Church. are introduced to Discov- Fourth grade classmates Candice Rader and Julie Soup and sandwiches will be provided ery Zone projects including Whelched are having a difficult time on how they want for a donation only. The lunches will insome science marvels. to spend their dollars and free coupons to buy books at clude a brief devotional led by the asso“We give each child a $6 the GVES Book Fair. Each class is given a separate day ciation ministers. The public is welcom coupon they can use to buy and time during the fair to come in for the event. to attend. a book or other items for This way every student one book of their choosing,” sale and they can bring in extra money if they want. goes home with at least said Jean Korell, a committee member. On one evening near the end of the Book Fair week, parents were invited to bring their child and siblings for the Family LitMEADVILLE, PA. - The Meadville eracy Night fun events. Fraternal Order of Police, Col. Kewis 33 Public Square, Andover A Yearly Membership as Low as Walker Lodge No. 97 is hosint the 39th Movies Every Weekend! annual Country Music Show on Sunday, March 24. The event will be held at the Per Month SAVE THE SHOWPLACE Allegheny College Auditorium and tickFUNDRAISING EVENT Gift Certificates Available ets are a $22.50 donation which can be CRESCENT ordered by calling 814-337-5650 for infor• Transmissions • Clutches CIRCUS SHOW mation and ticket orders. • Differentials • Transfer Cases There will be big shows featurint the March 8 — 7:30pm • Power Takeoffs Roots & Boots Tour of Aaron Tippin, Proceeds benefit Service All Makes & Models Sammy Kershaw and Joe Diffie at 1 p.m. digital conversion Over-the-Counter Parts Sales and 6 p.m. on March 24. The opening act Free Towing Available On the Square, Andover, OH for the show is the Ole 97, Johnny Cash Weight Management Mon. - Fri. 8-5; Sat. 8-1 & Registered Dietician & June Carter Tribute Band. 440-689-0033
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Andover UM Church Men’s Group hosting Lenten Fish dinners ANDOVER - The Andover United Methodist Church Men’s Group is hosting a series of Lenten Fish Fry Dinners continuing on March 8, 15 and 22. Serving time for the dinners open to the public is 4 to 7 p.m. in the church’s Community Room. Take-out orders are available for people can eat in. Fish, homemade fries, cole slaw, dessert and beverage is on the menu with tickets at $7 for adults and $5 for children under 10 years. The church is located at 181 S. Main St. with parking behind the church off of Prospect St. next to Sparkle Market. For more information call (440) 293-6190,ext. 6.
Wayne Volunteer FD holding annual Pancake Breakfasts and dinners WAYNE TOWNSHIP - The Wayne Township Volunteer Fire Department continue their annual Spring Pancake Breakfasts and Dinners on Sundays, March 10 and 17 at the Wayne Town Hall. The hall is located on Route 322 at the intersection of Route 193. Serving time for the events open to the public are 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $6 for adults, seniors $5, children agest 6-10 years at $4, and youngsters under five get in free.The event is sponsored by the Wayne VFD and Lakers Ruri-Teens.
Country Neighbor Center taking Easter season bakery orders ORWELL - The Country Neighbor Program Center bakery shop is taking orders for fresh breads, hot cross buns and assorted decorated cupcakes for the Easter season. Orders can be placed by calling CNP office at (440) 237-6311. Pickup for orders is Saturday, March 30 from 8 a.m. to noon. Kinsman Public Library hosting egg painting class KINSMAN TOWNSHIP-The Kinsman Free Public Library is having egg painting classes on Wednesday, March 13 and Tuesday, March 19 from 1 to 3 p.m. Class fee is $5 and register for any single class by calling the library at (330) 876-2462. Instructor is Charlotte Moore. Classes will be working in acrylic medium for ages 14 years and up.
Orwell Presbyterian Church holding Swiss steak dinner ORWELL - The Orwell North Presbyterian Church will hold its monthly Swiss steak dinners for the public on Thursday, March 14. Dinners are from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. or until sold out. Call-in or dine in or walk up for carryouts are available. To order dinner call the church at (440) 437-6677.
Meadville Community Theater slates new play MEADVILLE, PA. - The Meadville Community Theatre is presenting “The Brothers Grimm: Out of Order.” It is set to open this Saturday and Sunday, March 9 and 10 and March 16, 17 and 23 at 2 p.m. The pages are swapped and plot intermingled in this mixed up fairy tale for this youth production of fun for all ages. All tickets are $7 and to reserve a seat call the theater box office at 814-333-1773. The Meadville Community Theatre is located in the Oddfellows Building located on Allegheny College Campus, 400 N. Main St., Meadville, Pa. Parking is in the rear of the building.
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Tavoris “Thunder” Cloud: The Greatest Boxer the world “doesn’t know!” (Editor’s Note: The writer is a former jail chaplain in Geauga County and the Good News Jail Ministry program. Self is self-employed today as an independent insurance agent and resides in southern Ashtabula County with his family. His younger children including Micah attend Grand Valley schools.) I think that every man who has ever thrown a baseball, shot a three-pointer, kicked a football through the uprights or scored a goal on a penalty kick did it with visions of grandeur and glory when we were kids. We did remarkable feats of athleticism through our imagination using our sports heroes as support in our play. When I was a kid growing up in rural North Carolina my heroes were “Hammering” Hank Aaron, Wilt the “Stilt” Chamberlain, Bart Starr and Pelé. I’m a child of the sixties. My Favorite boxers were Floyd Patterson, “Smokin” Joe Fraizer, and “Big” George Foreman. I boxed them many times as a child in my imagination and daydreams that is, when I wasn’t pitching to Hank Aaron, getting an assist from Wilt Chamberlain, catching a TD Pass from Bart Starr or Heading a goal from Pelé’s corner kick. Did I mention that I always won my fights, usually by a thundering knock out of course. Every boy, every child, needs a hero. I wasn’t quite sure why those athletes were my heroes other than the fact that they were the best that their sport had to offer at the time. To be quite honest, what makes a hero a hero? Is it just because of his or her athletic accomplishments, or does it perhaps go further than that? I think so, especially since I have become an adult. Today at age 54, my hero is Tavoris “Thunder” Cloud. You are probably wondering why a 54 year old man would have a hero. Well my friend, if you will read on, you will understand. I can only imagine that those whom are reading this article are asking themselves, Tavoris Thunder who? I must admit that up until about two years ago I didn’t know who Tavoris “Thunder” Cloud was either. I had the privilege of meeting Tavoris “Thunder” Cloud through a friend of mine, Erik King the son of legendary boxing promoter Don King. Erik helps run his father’s boxing training camp which is just a few miles up the road from where I live in Orwell , Ohio. When you go into the King’s training camp, there is a certain aura that one can not describe. Don’s place should be a Mecca. It is almost like a religious boxing shrine where a pilgrimage for any boxing fan who loves the sport should be made. I was privileged to be allowed to enter its hallowed halls. Some of the world’s greatest boxers have trained there, Muhammad Ali, Sugar Ray Leonard, Roberto Duran, The Spinks Brothers, Mike Tyson, Macho Commacho Felix Trinidad, and the list just goes on and on. When you walk into the place there are posters on the walls of bygone championship fight’s. There are signatures on the walls of up and coming fighters and some whom became world champions. It’s a boxing fans dream! I was invited to camp one day a couple of years ago by my friend Erik King. I was allowed to bring my three sons, Jonathan, Micah, and Caleb, eight, eleven, and thirteen years old at the time. I am not sure of all the boxers that were there that day. I think there was Joey Hernandez from Miami, Florida, and up and coming welterweight prospect. I did notice a familiar rotund figure standing about twenty yards from my sons and me. It was Al Bonanni. Al is a colorful character if ever there was one. He is a loud, outspoken, tough Italian from the Mother Country who got his street smarts from, growing up in New York City. Al Bonanni’s knowledge of boxing comes from Allie Ridgeway and Al Braverman two legendary figures in boxing history. I have seen Al many times working the corners as a trainer and cut man, but I had never met him in person. Al Bonanni has trained eleven world champions. Erik introduced my sons and me to Al Bonanni, then Al introduced us to Tavoris “Thunder” Cloud. Tavoris Cloud didn’t say a whole lot. He was all business. Come to find out, Tavoris “Thunder” Cloud doesn’t do a whole lot of talking period! Tavoris lets his fist do the talking when it comes to the fight game. I have watched many boxers train, but I have never seen a boxer train like Tavoris “Thunder” Cloud. He is all business. He is the CEO, and head of the board when he is in the ring training. If boxing had a degree Tavoris “Thunder” Cloud would have a MBA, “Masters Degree in Boxing Annihilation!” Tavoris trains like he is in a trance, perhaps daydreaming of his tough childhood. Coming off the streets of Tallahassee Florida, a street kid living in a small house with no refrigerator. Sometimes twelve to fifteen people sleeping in that house on any given night Tavoris himself sleeping on the floor with no bed to call his own. I watched Tavoris Cloud go through sparring partner, after sparring partner, after sparring partner, gladiators of the sweet science awaiting their turn to enter the ring to face the IBF Light Heavyweight Champion of the world, only to come out three rounds later battered and bruised licking their wounds and Tavoris shouting NEXT, without taking a breather. I watched these young warriors talk some serious trash to Tavoris Cloud that day, but the whole time Tavoris Cloud never said a word. Tavoris let his gloves
do all the talking as they “Took out the Trash!” After twelve rounds of sparring, Tavoris jumped roped for an hour. He then hit the heavy bag for an hour. Tavoris hit that bag so hard it hurt me just to watch him. Tavoris then worked the speed bag for an hour. After his training, Tavoris took the time to come over to my sons Jonathan, Micah, and Caleb. We took a lot of pictures. Al Bonanni gave my sons some instructions on hitting the heavy bag and the speed bag. The man knows his stuff! I was a father and a boxing fan in his glory. When we went outside to go home, Tavoris Cloud said his goodbyes and parted ways. Tavoris had to get his road work in, six to eight miles of running after twelve rounds of sparring, plus hours of work on the speed bag, heavy bag, jumping rope, crunches and sit-ups, sit-ups and crunches. The man was a machine, I was wondering if Tavoris “Thunder” Cloud was even human. In May of 2012 my son Micah was diagnosed with Non Hodgnkins Lymphoma cancer. From May of 2012 until November of 2012 our family practically lived in Cleveland, Ohio at the Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital. Micah turned thirteen while in the hospital. What a way to spend your thirteenth birthday. Micah is a twin to our daughter Lydia , needless to say Lydia was bumming too. Micah has had four operations, twelve spinal taps, four blood transfusions and months of Chemo therapy. Micah’s beautiful hair fell out. You would have to know our Micah, Micah loves his hair, he primps in the mirror more than his sisters. Fevers, night sweats, days and nights of vomiting, I watched my all-star football player go from 150lbs to 117lbs. There were times that Micah did not even look like my son. Through the whole ordeal Erik King, Tavoris Cloud, and Al Bonanni called constantly to see how Micah was doing. Erik King visited Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital at least a dozen times to see Micah and our family. Erik has a heart of gold. Oh, he’s not perfect, no man on earth is but, he has a caring heart just like Al Bonanni and Tavoris Cloud. Ole Al Bonanni might look tough he might talk tough, but underneath that tough Italian skin is a sweetheart of a man, with a heart as big as he is! Tavoris Cloud and Al Bonanni came back to the King Training Camp to prepare for an up and coming fight with Jean Pascal to be held in Canada. I would take Jonathan and Caleb over to the King Camp to watch Tavoris Cloud train with Al Bonanni while Micah was in the hospital. Each time we would go to the camp Tavoris Cloud would open up more and more to my sons and to me as well but, only after his training had concluded for the day. There was one day that I will never forget as long as I live. Micah was allowed to come home from the hospital for a few days. Micah was very weak, and all hunched over, Micah had lost almost all his hair. He was so skinny he looked like a refugee from a Nazi Prison Camp. Erik King had called that day to ask how Micah was doing. I told Erik that Micah was to be home for a few days. Erik invited Micah over to the King Training Camp. When we walked in Al Bonanni and Tavoris Cloud dropped everything that they were doing. The training stopped. The barking and yelling silenced. Tavoris, Al, and Erik came over to Micah like Micah was an old lost friend that they had not seen in years. There was lots of hugging, tears, coming from me, and lots and lots of smiles. Erik King and Al Bonanni found some nice boxing gloves and Tavoris autographed them. Tavoris then signed 8 by 10”s of himself for Micah, Jonathan, and Caleb. We took lots of picture, talked and laughed and then the training started. I thought to myself, Tavoris “Thunder” Cloud is human after all. The Tavoris Cloud - Jean Pascal fight never happened. Supposedly because Jean Pascal hurt his hand or perhaps they had spies watching Tavoris “Thunder” Cloud train. That in itself might want me to rethink a fight with Tavoris, let alone getting hit by his Thunderous right or left hand, he has equal power in both. When the fight was canceled, Tavoris went back to Charlotte , North Carolina where he makes his home with his wife and daughter. Al Bonanni went back to Florida . I have since learned that both Al and Tavoris have parted ways and that Tavoris has a new trainer in Abel Sanchez as Tavoris prepares for an upcoming title defense of his IBF Light Heavyweight Belt against Benard Hopkins at the Barclay Center in Brooklyn, New York March the 9th of this year. Even though Tavoris went back to Charlotte, North Carolina Tavoris never excited our lives. Tavoris calls and ask about Micah often. In fact, Tavoris has kept in constant contact with our family through emails and phone calls, since we met almost two years ago. I always knew that Tavoris “Thunder” Cloud was a great champion from the moment I met him, but now I know that not only is Tavoris a great boxing champion he’s an even greater human being! Tavoris and I have gotten to know each other, we consider each other friends. We are very different, but also similar in many ways.
Tavoris once said to me “Ralph you came from the white ghetto and I came from the black ghetto.” I grew up poor in North Carolina in a little community called Landers Chapel in Gaston County North Carolina. That was our connection, growing up poor, loving boxing and being a proud “Tar Heel!” I honestly do not understand why more people do not know who Tavoris “Thunder” Cloud is. He has been IBF light heavyweight Champion for the last four years and come March 9th of this year Tavoris will defend his title for the fifth time against future Hall of Famer, Benard Hopkins. There are lots of phonies in boxing, people who talk a good fight, but Tavoris Cloud is the real deal. He’s not just a boxer, he’s a great person, and he meets the criteria of a hero because of his antics in and out of the ring. Tavoris under stands the human condition. He knows life can be hard, he’s lived it, but Tavoris knows that given the opportunity be it in boxing or education that anyone here in the United States can live the American dream no matter what race or color they are. I believe that Tavoris “Thunder” Cloud will beat Benard Hopkins come March 9; there is no doubt in my mind. Tavoris’s work ethic is beyond comparison to anyone else in the world of boxing that I have seen. He is too strong, too hungry, and too proud. He knows where he came from and he never wants to go back. When people get to know Tavoris, he will be in the peoples Champion. Brooklyn should embrace him, New York should embrace him, and The U.S.A should embrace him. Tavoris is a kid who was given an opportunity to better himself like many of us here in America and Tavoris took advantage of that opportunity. Tavoris is not only bettering himself, but he is giving back to others not only helping his momma, his wife, and daughter, but also inner city kids through his foundation The American Achievers Foundation INC. Just one kid off the streets giving back to his community. Just think if it were two kids, three kids, four kids. I think Tavoris Cloud is what boxing needs to bring some dignity, honor, and respect back to the sport! We haven’t had that sense the Louis, Dempsey, and Robinson days. It’s still a sweet science and we need boxers like Tavoris Cloud to make it even sweeter. Come Saturday, March 9 the whole world will know who Tavoris “Thunder” Cloud is, especially Benard Hopkins , but for now Tavoris “Thunder” Cloud is the greatest boxer the world doesn’t know and that’s okay with Tavoris Cloud because that’s how humble he is. If you don’t believe that Tavoris “Thunder” Cloud is the Greatest Boxer the World Doesn’t Know, well, that’s okay, but I challenge you to convince my sons Micah, Jonathan, or Caleb otherwise, or me either for that matter. Let’s face it, it doesn’t matter what you think Micah or Jonathan or Caleb and I think about Tavoris “Thunder” Cloud, because come March 9th at the Barclay Center in one of the greatest cities in the world, (New York) the whole world will finally be introduced to the greatest boxer in the world “Tavoris Thunder Cloud!” No-one will have to ask Tavoris if he is the greatest boxer in the world, Tavoris wouldn’t answer that question anyway. He will just let his fist do all the talking; it’s a free telecast on HBO, just make sure that you tune in to LISTEN! – Submitted By Ralph Self
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GV Elementary School 4th graders key in on learning Ohio history BY DORIS COOK Gazette Newspapers ORWELL-If you would ask someone on the street when the State of Ohio became a state in the U.S. probably many persons couldn’t answer the question. But the fourth graders at Grand Valley Elementary School know the answer. They’ve been studying Ohio history this year, says teacher Linda DeGreen. Last Friday, March 1 the fourth graders held a special birthday celebration to commemorate the date of March 1, 1803 when Ohio officially became a state. As the students filed into the school’s cafeteria they carried papers, crayons, and art materials to make special birthday cards for the proud state they live in. Each student did their own free hand designs for the cards. One student Cortney Shinault commented, “We learned a lot about Ohio history. Now we are making birthday cards to use as a display at our school.” DeGreen said she and Amanda Mitchell are team teachers for the social studies curriculum subjects. The science team teachers for the fourth grades at GVES are Karen
Glotzbecker and Monica Masella. Ohio history is one of the core curriculum subjects covered at the fourth grade level. There was lots of buzz and chatter as students worked at the lunch room tables to create their best arty birthday card. The birthday cards are being put on display this month in the school’s hallway areas. Ohio’s state flag, the state bird of a Cardinal and other facts relating to Ohio history over 210 years was incorporated in the cards being made. Some students wrote a special greeting verse in their cards. After the cards go on display, DeGreen plans to pick a few special ones to send off to Ohio Governor John Kasich and hopes to get a reply note from the governor in return. Room mothers for each of the fourth grades provided small birthday cupcakes, snacks and drinks to end the state’s birthday celebration event last week. As an added treat PTO volunteer Jean Karell with Book Fair committee also joined the event to pass out books and prizes to some of the students. Karell said the Scholastic Book Fair raised $1,800 this year and was very successful.
These fourth graders Jonah Jones and Joe Mercado at GVES are designing their Ohio birthday cards last Friday as the classes celebrate with a party.
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Hanging on their special birthday cupcake treat are GVES fourth graders, Miranda Schellenger and Adriana Iser. It was all part of a fun day on March 1 celebrating the State of Ohio’s 210th birthday.
Showing some of their art designed cards to celebrate Ohio’s 210th birthday are Cortney Shinault, Jullian Midgett, and Makenzie Brown.
Showing some of their art design marking Ohio’s 210th birthday are these fourth graders at GV Elementary School. The group includes Olivia Prah, Laura Phillips, Hannah Graham, Alexis Cooper, Mariah Riffett, and Madasen Dowling.
Winning a prize from the recent Book Fair at GV Elementary School is fourth grader, Tyler Byler. The prizes were passed out March 1 by Jean Karell with the fair’s PTO committee.
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The Pymatuning Valley Scholastic Bowl Team of (from left): Eric Keep, Chelsea Schovanec and Cassandra Orahood channeled their inner super hero during this years’ competition.
Andover Rotarians donate dictionaries RIGHT: Andover Rotary Club member, Rev. Vernon Palo helps pass out new dictionaries to third graders at PV Primary School on a recent visit. The club has donated the dictionaries to the school children for the past eight years. BELOW: The Andover Rotarians with PV Primary School Principal Billie Fusco stand behind the third grade students after all received the dictionary gifts from the club on a recent visit to the school. With Fusco are club members, Rev. Vernon Palo, Mary Hockran Coburn, Robert Hall, Sanford Baumgardner, Roger Sisson and Eric Senor. SUBMITTED PHOTOS
The Grand Valley High School all-girl team came in a close second this year and were forced to give up the trophy from last years’ win. Competing on the team in 2013 were (from left): Brady Nye, Frances Harrison and Jesslyn Watson.
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PV moves on BY BYRON C. WESSELL Gazette Newspapers HOWLAND – The Pymatuning Valley Lakers were able to shake off the Cardinal Huskies in a Division III sectional tournament game with a 68-61 win. The Lakers received a huge game from Austin Nowakowski as he carried the Lakers in the first half with 21 points, including 15 in the first quarter. Austin Nowakowski and Tim Cross each finished the game with a game high 24 points in the win. The Lakers were able to build a 23-16 lead in the opening quarter behind 15 points from Austin Nowakowski and six points from Quintin Ratliff. Tim Cross added the other basket for the Lakers and Chase Thurber dished out two assists. Jason Farmwald tried to keep the Huskies in the game with eleven points in the quarter, including a buzzer beating three-pointer to keep the game at single digits. Jake DiBlasio added three points in the quarter, while John Thompson scored two. Austin Nowakowski stayed hot for the Lakers in the second quarter as he scored six points, including his fourth and fifth threepointers of the game. Tim Cross added four points, six rebounds and two assists for the Lakers. Quintin Ratliff chipped in four points as the Lakers led 37-31. Cardinal remained in the game behind four more points from both Jason Farmwald and Jake DiBlasio. Aec Hill added a free throw, while Muhammad Qureshi and
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Chase Thurber, of PV, tips off against Jake DiBlasio, of Cardinal. John Thompson each chipped in a basket. Cardinal was able to cut the deficit to a two point game down 46-44 after three quarters of action. The Huskies outscored the Lakers 13-9 in the quarter and held a brief lead up 44-41. John Thompson led the comeback bid with five points in the third quarter. Muhammad Qureshi added four points, while Alec Hill picked up two points and five rebounds. Jake DeBlasio also had two points in the quarter for Cardinal as they looked to make a late push. Tim Cross
scored four of the Lakers nine points in the third quarter. Austin Nowakowski hit his sixth, three-pointer of the game to tie things up at 4444. Quintin Ratliff added two points, two rebounds and two steals in the quarter as the Lakers recovered to close out the quarter on a 5-0 run. Grant Nowakowksi hauled in five rebounds in the quarter to help the Lakers maintain their lead. Tim Cross was able to hit multiple free throws in the fourth quarter as he scored 14 points and the Lakers went on to win 68-61.
Quintin Ratliff added six points and Grant Nowakowksi added a bucket to go with four more rebounds. Jason Farmwald tried to lift Cardinal in the final period with nine points and two assists. Farmwald finished with 24 points for the Huskies. John Thompson and Alec Hill each hit a three-pointer for Cardinal in the final quarter, but it would not be enough. Jimmy Hanzel rounded out the scoring with two points and Jake DiBlasio pulled in four rebounds.
Captains to host a St. Patrick’s Day Party as part of the festivities at Classic Park! The Lake County Captains, the class A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians, have announced that individual game tickets for the 2013 season will go on sale on Saturday, March 16 at 9 AM only in-person at the Classic Park Box Office. Advance ticket prices and day of game ticket prices for 2013 regular season games will remain unchanged from last season. Tickets are only available for in-person purchase until Monday, March 18 at 10 AM, when fans may then buy individual game tickets via phone or online at www.CaptainsBaseball.com. The annual tickets on sale event runs from 9 AM to 1 PM on March 16 and will be even more special this year as the Captains will throw a St. Patrick’s Day party in conjunction with the first day of individual ticket sales. There will be Irish Music playing throughout the event. Kids will be entertained as well as the Captains will have inflatables from the team’s Kid’s Zone set-up on the concourse to enjoy free of charge. Anyone who purchases Opening Day tickets during the event will receive a commemorative, limited edition, long sleeve Captains Opening Night t-shirt. Ticket purchasers will receive one shirt per ticket purchased for the Captains home opener on April 4. Current ticket package holders who pick up their ticket packages that day will receive a commemorative St. Patrick’s Day Captains shirt and the opportunity to signup to participate in the on-field Captains player introduction tunnel on Opening Night. There will be complimentary green juice for the kids and $1 green beers available with the proceeds of all beer sales benefiting the United Way of Lake County. Dunkin Donuts will provide free coffee and donuts from 9 AM to 11 AM and a complimentary lunch will be provided by the Captains from 11 AM to 1 PM. The Captains will offer Grand Prizes at 17 minutes past the hour for each hour of the event. Fans can register at the ballpark and must still be present to win when their name is drawn. Prizes will include team autographed memorabilia, fan experiences at Classic Park and a party suite rental for 17 people at a Captains game this season. Fans who spend $50 or more at the Cargo Hold Merchandise Store during the March 16 event will receive $10 Captains Cash which may be used for merchandise purchases at Captains games from April 5 – April 30, 2013. Opening Day at Classic Park is Thursday, April 4 at 6:30 PM as the Captains welcome the Lansing Lugnuts. Full season tickets plans, 7-, 12-, 20-, and 35-game mini ticket plans for the 2013 season are on sale now at great prices complete with several exclusive benefits. Information can be found at the Captains website www.Captains Baseball.com.
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Lady Lakers split tournament games BY BYRON C. WESSELL Gazette Newspapers MINERAL RIDGE – The Pymatuning Valley Lakers girls basketball team made easy work of the Springfield Local Tigers in their 68-42 Division III sectional win. The Lakers started the game on an 18-2 run, before the Tigers closed out the quarter on an 8-2 run to trail 20-10 going into halftime. The Tigers were aided by a late three from Callie Ford to make it a ten point game. The second quarter was much closer as the Lakers outscored the Tigers 14-13. The Tigers were able to get to within six points twice down 24-18 and 26-20. However, the Lakers responded and were able to push the lead up to 11 points at 34-23 going into halftime. Kelsea Brown led the Lakers in the first half with 12 points.
The Lakers continued to add to their lead in the second half with 10-2 run to start the third quarter. The Lakers were quickly up 4428 and never looked back. The Lakers were able to double up the Tigers again in the fourth quarter 20-10 for the 68-42 win. Kelsea Brown led the Lakers with 22 points. Geena Gabriel and Megan Stech also scored in double digits with 16 points apiece. The Lakers improved to 21-2 on the year and moved on to face Champion. The Lakers would have a much tougher game against the Champion Golden Flashes as they fell 51-49 in the Division III district semi-final. The Golden Flashes were able to take a 21-17 lead going into halftime thanks in large part to holding PV’s Kelsea Brown and Megan Stech scoreless in the first
half. Mackenzie Kiser, on the other hand, had a big game inside as she finished with 24 points and 17 rebounds. The Lakers cut into the lead in the third quarter as they outscored the Golden Flashes 14-11 to trail by one going into the final period. Both teams scored in bunches in the final quarter as the Golden Flashed edged the Lakers 19-18 in the quarter for a slim 51-49 win. Kelsea Brown scored 13 points in the second half for the Lakers, but it would not Grand Valley Wrestling coaches Aaron Brown, Chris Dorris and Head Coach Steve be enough. Geena Gabriel Paratto pose for a picture. also finished with 13 points for the Lakers and Michealia Skleres finished in double digits with 12 points. With the loss PV fell to 21-3 on the year and was eliminated from the tournament. Champion moves on to face United in the Division III district championship game.
Statewide Rainbow Trout Releases to Begin COLUMBUS, OH – More than 98,000 rainbow trout will be released this spring at 63 Ohio public lakes and ponds. The first release will be on Friday, March 1, at Adams Lake in Adams County, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). Rainbow trout releases will take place between March 1 and May 3, and the stocking of these public lakes and ponds are excellent opportunities for families to fish together. Fishing for catchablesized trout is a great way to introduce young people to the outdoors. Rainbow trout are raised at state fish hatcheries and are 10-13 inches before they are released by the ODNR Division of Wildlife. The daily catch limit for inland lakes is five trout. Some locations will feature special angler events, including youth-only fishing, on the day of the scheduled trout release. Contact the nearest wildlife district office for specific information. Additional information about trout releases is available at wildohio.com or by calling 800-WILDLIFE. Anglers age 16 and older must have an Ohio fishing license to fish state public waters. The 2013-2014 fishing license is available now and is valid through Feb. 28, 2014. An annual resident fishing license costs $19. A one–day fishing license costs $11 for residents and nonresidents. The one-day license may also
be redeemed for credit toward the purchase of an annual fishing license. Ohio residents born on or before Dec. 31, 1937, may obtain a free fishing license where licenses are sold. Persons age 66 and older who were born on or after Jan. 1, 1938, and have resided in Ohio for the past six months are eligible to purchase the reduced-cost resident senior license for $10. Sales of fishing licenses along with the Sport Fish Restoration (SFR) program continue to fund the operation of the ODNR Division of Wildlife’s fish hatcheries. No state tax dollars are used for this activity. This is a user-pay, user-benefit program. The SFR is a partnership between federal and state government, industry and anglers/boaters. When anglers purchase rods, reels, fishing tackle, fish finders and motor boat fuel, they pay an excise tax. The federal government collects these taxes, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service administers and disburses these funds to state fish and wildlife agencies. These funds are used to acquire habitat, produce and stock fish, conduct research and surveys, provide aquatic education to youth and acquire and develop boat accesses. ODNR ensures a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all. Visit the ODNR website at ohiodnr.com.
Sean Szitas and Glenn Zaller are honored by fellow Grand Valley classmates as they qualified for State.
ODNR Announces Ohio Wetlands Habitat Stamp Competition Winner The artwork of Ohio native Adam Grimm won first place in this year’s Ohio Wetlands Habitat Stamp Design Competition, sponsored by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). Grimm’s painting of a Northern pintail will appear on the Ohio wetlands habitat stamp issued in fall 2014. The winning entry was selected from a field of 18 original paintings submitted by artists from nine states, including 10 entries from Ohio. The competition was held on Saturday, Feb. 23, at the Ohio Ducks Unlimited annual banquet in Licking County. Second place honors went to Daniel Allard of Pickerington with his painting of canvasbacks, and the third place entry was painted by Jeffrey Hoff from South Dakota with his painting of a redhead duck. Last year’s winner, Jeffery Klinefelter of Indiana, will see his painting of a pair of bluewinged teals appear on the 2013 wetlands habitat stamp. Approximately 24,000 Ohio wetland habitat stamps were purchased last year, accord-
ing to the ODNR Division of Wildlife. The proceeds from stamp sales help fund vital wetland habitat restoration projects in Ohio. These habitats are important to many resident wildlife species, including state-endangered trumpeter swans, wetland birds, amphibians and numerous migratory species.
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Adam Grimm’s painting of a Northern pintail won first place in this year’s Ohio Wetlands Habitat Stamp Design Competition.
GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • WEEK OF WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 2013 • 10A
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PRINCIPAL’S PRESS Rebecca Dillon PVHS News Reporter
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PV Primary School Breakfast We are now to the end of our winter seasons. Our basketball teams’ seasons have finished. I would like to congratulate our junior high girls for their winning season this year. We also have two wrestlers that attended the state tournament this last weekend in Columbus. Congratulations to Glenn Zaller and Sean Szitas! On March 15th & 16th at 7:00 p.m. and March 17th at 2:00 p.m., our High School Drama Department is putting on their spring musical performance entitled “Disco Inferno.” It should shoot everyone back into the 70s and bring back some old memories. Please come and enjoy their groovy performance and boogie down! Finally, I would like to congratulate our Elementary School and the High School for becoming State Award Winning Schools of Promise. They received this award because of their excellent ratings and they are schools with high level poverty. Much research shows that communities with high poverty struggle with student performance. The State Department gets very excited when a school system does well with testing when their clientele comes from an Appalachian or low poverty community. They will be receiving a banner from the Ohio Department of Education to display. Have a good week!
Ellen Winer, Principal Grand Valley Elementary School Dear Principal Winer: Grand Valley Elementary School proves every day that failure is not an option. Because of that, it is my honor to recognize you, your students, teachers, administrators and the families in your building being named a 2012 School of Promise for the third year. Your school is in a prestigious group of 163 schools that achieved this honor on the Local Report Card for the 20112012 school year. Strategies by you and your staff to close the mathematics and reading achievement gap for students who represent a range of socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds are working, and we hope you will share them with other Ohio schools. The Ohio Department of Education plans to spotlight your school as a strong example of what is possible when students, educators, parents and community members come together and believe that all students can succeed. Please extend my gratitude to all those who shared in your school’s success. In the coming weeks, you will receive an official Schools of Promise banner to display in your school building. If you have questions about the banner or the award, please contact Sherry Panizo in the ODE Office of Policy and Research at (614) 387-0546 or sherry.panizo@ode.state.oh.us. Congratulations once again on this achievement, and best wishes for continued success.
On Wednesday February 26th, a team of PVHS young scholars received the opportunity to participate in the 26th annual Ashtabula County Scholastic Bowl. Members of the team include Cassandra Orahood, Chelsea Schovanec, Eric Keep, Drew Wonderling, and Stewart Starr. Lots of hard work went into the competition, as the team practiced once a week and sometimes during their lunch period. For those who wonder what information the challenge covers, it includes all areas of academia, resulting in members having to study everything from presidents to grammar and geography. Mrs. Pontoni, PVHS Spanish instructor coached the students, and said her overall favorite part of the experience was that she got to enjoy the fun of working with bright, inquisitive students. The team didn’t come out on top this year, but they are looking forward to next year and are striving to win. Members for the team are selected through tryouts which are held in October. For any students interested in joining, be sure to listen to the school announcements, and let your intelligence lead the way in showing off your inner prowess!
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PRINCIPAL’S PRESS Kayla Hanneman PVHS News Reporter
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Scrambled Eggs, Toast Pop Tarts Cinnamon Breakfast Cookies Brown Sugar Oatmeal, Toast Ham & Cheese Bagel Egg & Cheese Muffin Pancakes, Sausage, Blueberries Peanut Butter & Jelly Graham Bar
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You scream! I scream! We all scream for ice cream!
An Ice Cream Social that is! Friday afternoon PV Student Council students formed a sweet assembly line to serve ice cream to honor fellow students and staff who gave blood at the winter blood drive. The two tables full of tubs of ice cream, chocolates, sprinkles, syrups, and other wonderful toppings, proved to be an astonishing sight to many deserving students! The child-like joy on their faces were evident as they excitedly went down the assembly line of toppings. I mean, how can one not smile when being treated with ice cream? Mr. Jackson’s pride in his students was almost as overflowing as the bowls of ice cream! He was like a proud papa as he looked over the tables of students who had donated. His ever consistent, father-like encouragement was beaming so brightly as he gave a short speech to personally express his gratitude to Sincerely, Michael Sawyers, his students. As Mr. Jackson presented the sign up sheet for the upcomActing Superintendent of Public Instruction Ohio Department of Education ing blood drive in March, names began to fill the donation spaces faster than they had ever before - all at once. A sense of unity was shared among students as they gathered around the little clipboard. Something as simple and as Doug Hitchcock, Principal fun as an ice cream social gave students the opportunity to encourage each other, knowing that together they were makGrand Valley High School ing a difference by giving their time, their hearts, and of course their blood, for the greater good of someone else. This is just Dear Principal Hitchcock: Grand Valley High School proves every day that fail- another example of what makes Pymatuning Valley students ure is not an option. Because of that, it is my honor to Lakers. Lakers have pride in what they do, and in how they do recognize you, your students, teachers, administrators and it together. the families in your building being named a 2012 School of Promise for the third year. Your school is in a prestigious group of 163 schools that 2/7 Pepperoni Pizza, Salad, Garbanzo Beans, Grapes, achieved this honor on the Local Report Card for the 2011Peaches 2012 school year. Strategies by you and your staff to close 2/8 Fish Sandwich, Oven Potatoes, Coleslaw, Mixed the mathematics and reading achievement gap for stuFruit, Pineapples dents who represent a range of socioeconomic and ethnic 2/11 Chicken Gravy Over Biscuits, Mixed Vegetables, backgrounds are working, and we hope you will share them Salad, Mixed Fruit, Pears with other Ohio schools. • Elementary Choice: Hot Dog The Ohio Department of Education plans to spotlight 2/12 Chili W/ Beans, Baked Potato, Broccoli, Fruit Pie, your school as a strong example of what is possible when Peaches 2/13 Pizza, Salad, Cherry Tomatoes, Mixed Fruit students, educators, parents and community members 2/14 Chicken Fajita, Corn, Cucumber Slices, Pears come together and believe that all students can succeed. Please extend my gratitude to all those who shared in your school’s success. In the coming weeks, you will receive an official Schools 8th ......................... Act Registration Deadline For 4/13/13 Test Date of Promise banner to display in your school building. If you 10th ....................... Daylight Savings Time Begins (1 Hour Forward) have questions about the banner or the award, please con- 11th ............................................... 15th OGTS For Grades 10-11-12 tact Sherry Panizo in the ODE Office of Policy and Research 15th ........................................ 17th Spring Musical “DISCO Inferno” .................................................................. 7pm Fri & Sat & 2pm Sun at (614) 387-0546 or sherry.panizo@ode.state.oh.us. Congratulations once again on this achievement, and 17th ......................................................................... St. Patrick’s Day 18th .................................................. Board Meeting 6pm Study Hall best wishes for continued success. Sincerely, Michael Sawyers, Acting Superintendent of Public Instruction Ohio Department of Education
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Chef Salad, Corn, Oranges, Bread & Apple Butter Tony’s Pizza, Green Beans, Celery Sticks W/ Ranch Turkey Salad Wrap, Carrot Sticks W/ Ranch, Green Beans, Pineapple Taco Salad, Corn, Refried Beans W/ Cheese, Peaches Chicken Nuggets, Cauliflower, Tator Tots, Mandarin Oranges Cheese Burger W/ Lettuce, Tomato & Onion, French Fries, Pears Mac & Cheese, Broccoli, Peas, Applesauce, Dinner Roll Stromboli, Tossed Salad, Tomatoes, Tator Tots, Pears, Homemade Brownies Chicken Parmesan W/ Side Of Spaghetti, Celery Sticks W/ Ranch, Cucumbers, Grapes, Bread & Butter Chili-Cheese Fries, Carrot Sticks, Peas, Mixed Fruit, Soft Pretzel Taco Wedges W/ Salsa, Refried Beans W/ Cheese, Applesauce Grilled Cheese Sandwich W/ Tomato Soup & Crackers, Green Beans, California Blend Veggies, Raisins
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Chef Salad, Corn, Oranges, Bread & Apple Butter Tony’s Pizza, Green Beans, Celery Sticks W/ Ranch Turkey Salad Wrap, Carrot Sticks W/ Ranch, Green Beans, Pineapple Taco Salad, Tomatoes, Corn, Refried Beans W/ Cheese, Peaches, Mixed Fruit Chicken Nuggets, Cauliflower, Tator Tots, Mandarin Oranges, Apple Slices Cheese Burger W/ Lettuce, Tomato & Onion, French Fries, Pears, Raisins, Spice Cake Mac & Cheese, Broccoli, Carrots, Applesauce, Dinner Roll Stromboli, Tossed Salad, Tomatoes, Tator Tots, Pears, Mixed Fruit, Homemade Brownies Chicken Parmesan W/ Side Of Spaghetti, Celery Sticks W/ Ranch, Cucumbers, Grapes, Applesauce Chili-Cheese Fries, Carrot Sticks, Peas, Mixed Fruit, Pineapple, Homemade Biscuit Taco Wedges W/ Salsa & Sour Cream, Refried Beans W/ Cheese, Corn, Apple Slices, Peaches Grilled Cheese Sandwich W/ Tomato Soup & Crackers, Green Beans, California Blend Veggies, Mandarin Oranges
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Chef Salad, Tomatoes, Corn, Oranges, Applesauce, Bread & Apple Butter, Ice Cream Cup Tony’s Pizza, Green Beans, Celery Sticks W/ Ranch, Strawberries Turkey, Bacon, Cheese Sub, Carrot Sticks W/ Ranch, Green Beans, Pineapple Taco Salad, Tomatoes, Corn, Refried Beans W/ Cheese, Peaches, Mixed Fruit Chicken Nuggets, Cauliflower, Tator Tots, Mandarin Oranges, Apple Slices Cheese Burger, Lettuce, Tomato & Onion, French Fries, Pears, Raisins, Homemade Spice Cake Mac & Cheese, Broccoli, Carrots, Applesauce, Dinner Roll Stromboli, Tossed Salad, Tomatoes, Tator Tots, Pears, Mixed Fruit, Homemade Brownies Chicken Parmesan W/ Side Of Spaghetti, Celery Sticks W/ Ranch, Cucumbers, Grapes, Applesauce Chili-Cheese Fries, Carrot Sticks, Peas, Mixed Fruit, Pineapple, Homemade Biscuit Taco Wedges W/ Salsa & Sour Cream, Refried Beans W/ Cheese, Corn, Apple Slices, Peaches Grilled Cheese Sandwich W/ Tomato Soup & Crackers, Green Beans, California Blend Veggies, Mandarin Oranges
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GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • WEEK OF WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 2013 • 11A
Geauga Park District Spring programs Park District still reports coyotes at Frohring Meadows
PV FFA Stays Active Recently the PV FFA Chapter has participated in many different activities. On February 25, 2013 a leadership meeting was held with a “Minute To Win It” theme. Members were split into teams and were given a minute to complete different leadership challenges. Activities included everything from balancing balloons to catching twelve pencils in mid-air. It was a fun evening for all. On February 26, three members took the trip to Wooster for the District Speaking Contests. The top two competitors in each division advance to participate in the state contest. Sara Piper received second place in the beginning prepared contest, which involved writing an essay, memorizing it, and then reciting it to the judges. Holly Pederson also earned second place in the creed contest, securing a spot in the state competition. Blake Hockran received third place in the extemporaneous competition just missing the chance to go to state. The extemporaneous
BAINBRIDGE TOWNSHIP - Signs have been posted at Frohring Meadows in Bainbridge Township with the noticeable return of a pair of coyotes. “We know from monitoring wildlife cameras that these animals are in the area,” said Paul Pira, Geauga Park District’s park biologist. “They may be using this park once again for denning, so we’re trying to be proactive by cautioning people to respect wildlife and obey the leash laws.” Leash laws are enforced on all Geauga Park District properties, and dogs are required to be on leash at all times for the benefit of dog owners, other park visitors and the resident wildlife. Even the most highly trained and best-behaved pets can be unpredictable at times. “We must require leashing for the best interest of all. SUBMITTED PHOTOS Failure to follow this law can result in a fine,” said Pira. Sara Piper, Blake Hockran, and Holly Pederson at the District Speaking Contests. Park officials have noticed the impact unleashed dogs have had on wildlife research. competition involved being March 4-15 at the school. A be accepted. The chapter “There are numerous other animals in our wetland given a topic, and having an trailer to collect supplies would like to thank the study areas that we have also documented as being highly allotted amount of time to will be placed around the community for all of its disturbed by dogs off leash at Frohring Meadows park,” write an essay, followed by square on March 16 from support to the FFA prohe said. “They have disturbed our trapping research, explaining it to the judges. 9:00am-12:00pm. The APL gram, and hopes to conkilled waterfowl and caused us to cease work on some Please wish Holly and Sara is currently in need of many tinually make the commuresearch projects.” good luck as they go onto the items including dog and cat nity proud. Where coyotes are denning, pets off a leash may also state competition on March food, blankets, laundry provoke coyote pairs by wandering off trail and finding Submitted by soap, paper towels, and 9. their dens. Rebecca Dillon more. Any kind of donation The chapter is also planPira said, “There shouldn’t be any problem as long as Pymatuning Valley ning to hold an Animal Pro- will be appreciated, and dogs are on a leash.Hopefully we won’t have to close the FFA News Reporter tective League drive from money donations will also trails.” Frohring Meadows’ Big Bluestem Trail was closed for more than two months in 2012 after a woman and her dog had an encounter with the coyote pair. The same trail is now marked with signs at the entrance to the woods. Rangers will also be monitoring the area more closely during this time to ensure compliance and safety, Chief Ranger Scott Wilson said. Eastern coyotes are known to inhabit the area of Frohring Meadows. They are normally passive. However, coyotes may act alone or in a small family group to defend their territory. This behavior is normal but may be more intense from January through June due to mating, denning and pup weaning.The presence of dogs may trigger coyotes to display forms of aggression consisting of yips, howls and growls. Coyotes may follow behind dog-walkers for a short distance. If persons encounter a coyote, calmly control your pet and leave the area the way you entered. If walking a dog, shorten the leash; keep the dog close and as quiet as possible. Pick up and carry small dogs.If a coyote does approach, walk backwards slowly and try to discourage it by shouting in a deep voice, waving your arms, throwing objects Ships and Sailors game at the Leadership Meeting. and looking the coyote directly in the eyes. If you are wearing a coat or vest, spread it open like a cape so that you appear larger. Carrying a whistle with you can help frighten a coyote and alert others.Please report coyote interaction to the Park District’s Ranger and Natural Resource Management departments at (440) 286-9516.
PVHS girls track team runs like the wind
Park District offers off-trail falls hike RUSSELL TOWNSHIP-The hike that broke the Geauga Park District attendance record returns – though this year, to ensure everyone gets a good view, registration is required. The Affelder Falls Hike will take place on Saturday, March 23 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. from the Lewis & Ruth Affelder House, located at 15139 Chillicothe Road (Route 306 south) in Russell Township.Geauga Park District Naturalist John Kolar believes this area has one of Geauga County’s most beautiful and unforgettable sights off trail, and loves to take people there so they can see its full glory. Affelder Falls, located in a remote area of The West Woods that is normally closed to the public, is one of the county’s hidden gems. When the water level is high, especially in the early spring, the falls roar with an amazing beauty that will leave one speechless,Kolar said. Even if the water level is low, the falls are still a great spectacle and definitely worth the hike to see them. Prepare for unpredictable weather over possibly snow-covered terrain. The hike is also a great photo opportunity, so bring cameras.This year registration is required for this program, which is suitable for anyone able to hike one mile. Call the park office at (440) 286-9516 to register or for questions.
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Stopping for a break as they run on a sunny winter day earlier this week around the school campus are part of the Pymatuning Valley High School girls track team. All bundled for the run practice are Cari Lynagh, Allison Crouch, Erin Fetters, Allison Workman, Kaylee Loyd, and Rebecca Dillon.
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Shelly Eddy, owner of Orwell Dairy Queen, stands with her dad, Bob Ashba, the founder of the local village restaurant at the intersection of Routes 45 and 322 downtown. ORWELL VILLAGE-Ice cream, grilled burgers, sandwiches, salads, Dilly Bars and Blizzards are just a few of the popular menu items at the Eddy family’s Dairy Queen operation in downtown Orwell Village. It’s a popular eating place in all seasons. In addition to menu specials, the Dairy Queen has decorated ice cream cakes especially made for birthdays or any occasion, says owner Shelly Ashba Eddy. It becomes a hopping place in spring, fall and summer months when the after-school and area sports teams flock in for ice cream treats plus more. Shelly and husband Ron now own the Ashba family business. Since 1983 when Shelly’s dad, Bob Ashba of Roaming Shores Village, first opened it’s been a destination for customers coming in for ice cream cones, shakes, sundaes, and other menu favorites served at the corner restaurant. “It was 1982 and I would drive past this open site at the corner of Routes 45 and 322 in Orwell. I decided to buy the land and had an original partner go in with me to open this Dairy Queen. After a few years, I was on my own with all my family members helping at one time or another. We hired some good people, who have stayed with us,” said Ashba, retired teacher and coach in the Jefferson area. “Our whole family has been involved in the business. I became a partner with my dad in 1991,” Eddy said. “The community has supported us and we’ve given back also in many ways by supporting sports teams, giving free ice cream to even the blood donors when the American Red Cross blood drives are held at St. Mary’s Church here.” Eddy graduated from Kent State University in 1990, worked at some other jobs after college, then decided to stay with the family business in Orwell. At 16, she went with her dad to Minneapolis to the Dairy Queen headquarters to learn the kitchen and business procedures. In 2001 Shelly and her husband bought the busi-
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