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bank PV Superintendent resigns Orwell robbery
BY WENDY GRUSKIEWICZ Gazette Newspapers
PV Mini-Relay for Life a huge success
PHOTOS BY DORIS COOK
Zack Campbell of PVHS was among the brave souls volunteering for the dunk tank at the recent Mini Relay for Life fundraiser. See story and photos on page 6A.
Andover Area Chamber’s Spring Carnival tickets on sale
ANDOVER - There were many somber faces Monday at the regular May Pymatuning Valley Board of Education meeting as members and guests heard the official resignation of Superintendent Alex Geordan. Geordan, who began his tenure with Pymatuning Valley at the beginning of the 2009-10 school year, has resigned to take the position of Superintendent of the Canfield Local School District in Mahoning County. Geordan’s resignation from PV will take effect on August 1, the same day he will begin his new position in Canfield. During the meeting, Geordan called his resignation announcement “bittersweet” and expressed his
respect and admiration for the board of education, staff and students of the PV school district. “Our working relationship has been outstanding,” Geordan said. “We’ve accomplished much, and my fondest wish is for you to cultivate a similar environment with a successor,” said Geordan. The PV School Board will meet today (Thursday) at 7 p.m. for an executive meeting to discuss the hiring process to replace Geordan. District fiscal officer, Patricia Smith said the board will use the services of the Ashtabula County Education Services Center in recruiting a new superintendent. PHOTO BY WENDY GRUSKIEWICZ Geordan has offered his help in the transition pro- Pymatuning Valley Local School District Superintendent Alex Geordan announces his cess. See Geordan resignation effective Aug. 1 during Monday night’s Board of Education meeting.
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Two GVHS seniors’ videos, journalism stints win them awards
By DORIS COOK Gazette Newspapers ANDOVER - Reduced price presale tickets for the Spring Carnival, sponsored by the Andover Area Chamber of Commerce, are on sale now at the Andover Public Library. The carnival is coming back for a second year over Memorial Day weekend, May 25-28. Sam’s Amusement Co. midway and rides will be setting up at 190 W. Main St. in Andover diagonally across from the village recreation park on Chestnut St. It is the old PV elementary school site, said chamber officials. Presale carnival tickets are $13 and can be turned in for a wrist band on any of the four days during the holiday weekend event. The tickets can be purchased at the library circulation desk and at Cranberry Station Restaurant on public square.
See CARNIVAL page 17A
PHOTO BY DORIS COOK
Grand Valley High seniors Alex Waitinas (left) and Jeni Kassay talk about their recent awards and selection for the National Press Association Journalism Honor Roll and college plans. By DORIS COOK Gazette Newspapers ORWELL-Grand Valley High School seniors Alex Waitinas and Jeni Kassay were just selected for the National Scholastic Press Association Journalism Honor Roll. The two young ladies are in Kris Doran’s A-Tech interactive multimedia class at the high school and
have been collecting a few other awards this year. The NSPA Journalism Honor Roll honors student journalists, who have achieved a 3.75 or higher grade point average and have worked in student media programs for two or more years. “Most of our class projects were contests we entered,” said Waitinas.
Kassay was one of several GV students in Doran’s class, who did internships at WVIZ Cleveland TV station since last September. She and her fellow team produced daily news programs at GV High School, also. It was this experience that got them in the door at the WVIZ Public Broadcasting System station.
See AWARDS page 9A
suspect bound over to face felony charges By DORIS COOK Gazette Newspapers GENEVA - A 30-year-old Youngstown man, Adam A. Carson, arrested 24 hours after allegedly robbing the Huntington National Bank Orwell branch on May 7 will now be tried in Ashtabula County Common Pleas Court on the felony charges. Western County Court Judge Richard Stevens held a preliminary hearing for Carson May 14 on two robbery charges involving the Orwell bank heist and a similar robbery April 28 at the Andover Bank branch office in Austinburg Township. Carson was apprehended on May 8 in Youngstown by officers with the Mahoning Valley Crisis Response Team, Orwell PD and Ashtabula County sheriff ’s deputies. The suspect’s photo from the Orwell bank’s surveillance cameras was circulated on a state-wide alert by Orwell Village Police Chief Chad Fernandez within hours after the robbery. Carson had walked into the Orwell bank shortly before the 4:30 p.m. closing, passed a note to a bank teller demanding large bills.There was no weapon used or threat made to the employee. No one was hurt. Carson then fled by driving off in a late 1990s car heading east on Route 322. Carson’s photo and car description on May 8 was recognized by Trumbull County sheriff ’s deputies from prior encounters with the suspect. Law enforcement agencies traced his current address through a Mahoning County parole officer. Carson reportedly served two years in prison for a 2008 bank robbery in the Youngstown area. Carson was arrested by the MVCR team after about two hours of negotiations, then transported to Ashtabula County jail, said ACSO Detective Brian Cumberledge. The sheriff‘s office detectives assisted Orwell police in the robbery investigation. Carson was originally charged with two counts of robbery, third degree felonies, connected to the May 7 Huntington bank robbery and one on April 28 at the Andover Bank branch in Austinburg Township. Stevens during Monday’s court hearing bound Carson over to Ashtabula County CPC for trial on the Orwell bank robbery only, said Assistant County Prosecutor Amanda Condon.
See ROBBERY page 17A
Andover woman wins loads of beef jerky — Page 3A
Antique Engine Club holds Spring Gas-Up — Page 15A
Laker Lock-Up ticket sales benefit PV schools — Page 9A
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Andover woman wins loads of jerky products via donkey express By DORIS COOK Gazette Newspapers ANDOVER - Julia Schaff won’t run out for quite some time from a supply of Oh Boy! Oberto jerky products won in a national contest online. Schaff won a $$$##** load of Oberto’s famous jerky in all flavors on May 9 aboard a real donkey named Petunia. The prize for Schaff, worth $1,450, provided lots of fun, laughs and great eating as the marketing team of Ted Black and Benton Gray from Oberto Brands, a Seattle, Washington based food manufacturer, walked up her lawn leading the donkey. Schaff had invited lots of friends, relatives and neighbors on Hickory Street in Andover Village to join in the arrival of the prize packages of jerky. “I got a call from the company a few days earlier that I had won all this jerky,” Schaff said laughing. “I’m always entering some kind of freebie contest online with my laptop computer. It’s a hobby for me when I’m not working. I’ve won lots of stuff from Hershey’s candy to soap to movies, coupons, pizza and just stuff.” The company marketing team had secured the 25year-old donkey, a pet be-
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Julia Schaff of Andover Village holds up the huge sign after winning a donkey load of Oh Boy! Oberto brand jerky products delivered May 9. With Julia is company representative Benton Gray of Seattle, Washington. longing to Lee Dhanenes of Linesville, PA. Dhaneses owns Spook Hollow Mule Farm in Linesville and has Petunia around as a pet. “I got a call from the Oberto folks needing a donkey, so I loaded Petunia in the horse trailer. This is really something,” Dhaneses said. Gray and Black had to put the saddlebags full of Oberto jerky products on the animal after Petunia was unloaded from the horse trailer. Carrying a big sign, the two men trekked up to Schaff front door to greet her with the prize load. Schaff is employed in Andover at the Shell North gas station. She said with
this load of jerky it’s probably the best prize she’s ever won. She is one of two national winners in the company’s “The Most Excellent Grab Bag of Excellence Sweepstakes.” The other winner is in Hawaii, said Gray. Under the contest being run, the prizes are being given away in truckloads, even a boatload or like Schaff delivered by $$$# ## (donkey) load. Fans of the jerky products can participate via on-pack stickers or Facebook. Schaff said she kept entering for three months to see if she would win some-
thing. Sure enough she did. “I plan to give much of this jerky away to friends and family and kids. I kept signing up my boyfriend in the contest, too, to see if we could both win,” she joked. After the initial encounter with Petunia, the donkey loaded down with packages of the Oh Boy! Oberto jerky products, youngsters at Schaff ’s home enjoyed petting the donkey along with lots of cameras flashing for photos of the occasion. Gray said he and his marketing partner, flew in on Tuesday night late from Seattle direct to Cleveland. They booked into a motel up in Austinburg for some sleep before meeting Dhaneses and his donkey on Wednesday afternoon. “We’d love to see this part of Ohio, but we fly back on Thursday. This is one of the most fun times we’ve had in delivering the product,” he said. The national contest on Facebook online is continuing through June 30. The family owned Oberto Brands, a leader in meat snacks category, was established in Seattle in 1918 by and Italian immigrant family. The Oberto family still remain an integral part of the business, according to Gray.
Trying to count all the packages of Oberto jerky products on the donkey as a national contest winner is Julia Schaff and company associate brand manager, Benton Gray. The company rented the donkey from a Linesville, PA resident.
Several young friends of winner, Julia Schaff of Andover had fun talking and petting Petunia, the donkey.
THE NEWS USPS 959-700 Office located at: 46 W. Jefferson St., Jefferson, Ohio 44047 Address editorial correspondence to: P.O. Box 166, Jefferson, Ohio 44047 Julia Schaff holds her winner’s sign standing by Petunia, the express donkey and two young friends Carrie Lowe of Williamsfield and Kaitlyn Barry of Kinsman.
(440) 293-6097 Fax: (440) 576-2778 Email: pymatuningnews@gazettenews.com Petunia, the donkey grazes as contest winner, Julia Schaff holds up samples of the Oberto jerky with company marketing team representatives Benton Gray and Ted Black from Seattle, Washington. LEFT: Getting loaded up with saddlebags full of Oh Boy! Oberto brand jerky products is Petunia, the donkey held by owner Lee Dhaneses of Linesville, PA. before delivering the prize packages to Andover winner, Julia Schaff.
GEORDAN “I’ll only be a phone call away,” he told board members. Geordan’s starting yearly salary as Canfield district’s new superintendent is $105,000, said Adrianne Sturm, Canfield BOE president. He replaces retiring Superintendent Dante Zambrini, who has been with the Canfield school system for 36 years, the last 10 years as superintendent. Geordan said it was a difficult decision to move on to another position because he had become very fond of the kids and community that make-up Pymatuning Valley. Geordan said the family atmosphere, the togetherness and the pride of school were special attributes of the PV District. “We can build a brick and mortar building, but it’s the souls and hearts that walk through the hallways that
make a school special,” Geordan said. Geordan said his decision to leave PV was based upon many factors, but cited the move to a larger school district as “another challenge, another experience.” Canfield Local serves about 3,000 students, more than double the 1,300 at Pymatuning Valley. Geordan said his most important accomplishments during his three years at PV were first and foremost creating a safe environment for students and staff and secondly increasing student achievement. When Geordan arrived at PV the school was meeting only 13 of 26 state standards. Currently the school has met 23 of 26 standards, missing at excellent rating by only two students. “The teachers have worked really hard, parents
From page 1A at home have stepped up, everybody has to take ownership,” Geordan said. “I anticipate this district will receive an excellent rating this year,” Geordan said. Geordan said a future goal at PV should include an increase in the number of high school graduates who receive a post secondary education. Currently about 45percent of graduates further their education either at university, technical or trade school. Geordan said those numbers need to improve as he is concerned that graduates are not prepared for the current highly competitive job market. Geordan, his wife and daughter currently live in Trumbull County in the LaBrae School District, where he served as superintendent prior to employment at PV. Geordan’s move to another district first came to
light last week when Youngstown media reported his move to Canfield after Geordan’s appearance at a public forum to finalize his employment in that district. Geordan said he had notified the Pymatuning Valley Board of Education a week prior to the public forum. Board members accepted Geordan’s resignation with regret. Middle School Principal Andrew Kuthy said to Geordan, “I appreciate the personal touch you brought to the job.” Board member Eric Senor thanked Geordan. “I appreciate everything Alex has done for the school,” he said. Board President Tom Hunt told the somber group, “Keep your spirits up,” as the board withdrew to executive session to discuss personnel issues.
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GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • WEEK OF WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 2012 • 4A
Ashtabula County honors GED students and graduates
ABLE Supervisor Jeffery Seth talks to GED students and graduates at the 38th annual Recognition Program and GED Graduation Ceremony on Wednesday.
Current student and 81year-old greatgrandmother Thelma Perry talks about going back for her GED after dropping out of school in the eighth grade.
Cierra Johnson, one of the youngest students in the ABLE Program, speaks as a current student and gives her testimonial on how the program has changed her life.
BY SADIE PORTMAN Gazette Newspapers
ter of time,” Seth said. The Outstanding ESOL Student went to Rosa Maldonado, who is originally from Peru and who just completed her first semester in the GED program. “She wants to learn the language of her new home and makes a lot of effort to do so,” Seth said. The GED Highest Honors went to Nicholas Smith, who was not at the ceremony to receive the award. The 2012 Post Secondary Scholarship went to Brianna Plats. “[Plats] would assist the instructors while helping other students gain the knowledge to succeed in their academic studies,” Seth said. Plats is set to go to Kent for the fall of 2012, where she will begin pursuing a degree in the nursing field. Thelma Perry at 81 years old began her schooling toward her GED in September of 2011 and received the Outstanding Student Award. “Thelma [Perry] is an energetic and ambitious woman who is working to-
wards getting her GED, and I am sure that she is making her family even prouder,” Seth said. Perry was very humbled by the honor. “I was so happy and surprised that they chose me, but I thank you,” Perry said. Perry only has an eighth-grade education but has her own life lessons that cannot be learned by reading a textbook. “I dropped out of school in eighth [grade] and had a baby when I was 15 years old,” Perry said. Perry offered up advice she has learned during her days working for the Cleveland public transportation system and other lessons she has learned during her life. “Forget the critics,” Perry said. “Learn from your gut and your heart.” Perry said never be afraid to try something new because you never know where the road will lead you. “Do what you are afraid to do. Step out of your comfort zone,” Perry said. Perry said she joined the GED program to en-
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP - Ashtabula County’s Adult Basic and Literacy Education held its 38th annual recognition program and GED Graduation Ceremony last Wednesday, May 9. Graduates were offered a chance to loan out a cap and gown and get pictures with families and friends. ABLE Supervisor Jeffery Seth said they were proud of the graduates who made the commitment to further their education and everyone who helped them complete the program. “I would like to extend a congratulations also to the family, relatives and friends here tonight who have helped those receiving their diploma,” Seth said. The ceremony also included student awards for both graduates and students still making their way toward their GED. “While they may have not yet earned their GED, [with] the spirit they have shown that it is only a mat-
Tap-In permit applications available for Austinburg residents Austinburg residents may begin applying for permits to connect to the new sanitary sewer system deemed complete by the Ashtabula County Commissioners at their May 8 meeting, according to a press release issued by the commissioners. The $2.3 million sanitary sewer project was initiated when a 1989 Ashtabula County Health Department study, sparked by several sewage nuisance complaints in the 1980s, showed at least 55 of 84 homes in the Austinburg village area had non-functioning septic systems. An extension was granted by the EPA, and the project moved forward. Mr. Excavator, Inc. of Kirtland, was awarded the bid and work began in the spring of 2010. Federal and state repre-
sentatives and countyelected officials helped acquire state and federal funding for the project. “We want to thank all the people who worked together on this very important project,” said Board President Peggy Carlo. “Without the cooperation of state public officials, Austinburg Township Trustees, and the residents, this project wouldn’t have been successful.” “We are fortunate to have received additional funds for the affected residents of Austinburg which helped to relieve the financial burden,” said Commissioner Joe Moroski. “Congressman Steve LaTourette’s office helped immensely in obtaining funding for this project.” The project includes the construction of about 9,700 linear feet of PVC gravity
pipe, about 5,000 linear feet of force main, one pre-cast pump station, and other auxiliary improvements in the project area, which includes the intersection of state routes 307 and 45, Industrial Drive and Mill, Chestnut, Betts and Maple Streets. “This project will not only bring positive future economic growth to the Austinburg area, but will eliminate an inherent health hazard for the people in Austinburg,” said Dan Claypool, County Commissioner. Though the Board has accepted the project as substantially complete, the contractor has agreed to complete a “punch list” of items before final payment will be made. A two-year maintenance bond would commence for that date.
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George Onion is emotional after he gave his testimonial and is proud to be on his way to finally receiving his GED. courage her own family to continue their education. “I’m back in school. I’m back to prove to myself and my children, grand and great grand[children] that you are never too old to learn new things,” Perry said. Perry is even taking math advice from her 15year-old great grandson. “Everything is so different than it was 65 years ago,” Perry said. “I have a lot of help, though, and encouragement.” Perry said she once learned from her elders, but now she is learning from the younger generations and she hopes they, too, are learning from her. Perry suggested to never worry about who does or does not like you. She suggested to do things for your own self-respect not others. “If you do your job well, you will get respect. They can like you later,” Perry said. Seth wished all the current and now graduated students luck as they continued learning with their GED in hand. “I wish you the best luck in your future endeavors. You have a foundation to build a great future,” Seth said. Sadie Portman, reporter for the Gazette, may be reached at sportman @gazette news.com.
4-H Foundation teeing up for annual fundraiser BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON - The 4-H Foundation is teeing up for its Fourth Annual 4-H Foundation Golf Outing on Saturday, June 9. Every year, the community comes out to support the 4-H Foundation during its two fundraisers: the golf outing and the annual Pig Roast and Auction, always held the third Saturday in September at the Expo Building on the Ashtabula County Fairgrounds. Started in 1997, the Ashtabula County 4-H Foundation supports and enhances new and existing 4-H programs in the county; serves the youth of Ashtabula County by providing financial assistance for college, camps and conferences; and promotes the ideals of youth. The 4-H Foundation supports youth programming, Bernie Kranauer, one of the founding members, said. To accomplish these goals, the 4-H Foundation relies on donations. Two ways the organization raises these funds are through the Pig Roast and Live Auction and a golf outing in June at Hickory Grove Golf Course in Jefferson, Kranauer said. “The foundation was set up so we would be able to earn interest on funds that we would save,” Kranauer said. Kranauer explained that the 4-H Foundation invests this money raised through the fundraisers, using the interest to fund its projects. The 4-H Foundation uses these funds in a variety of ways. Although the foundation cannot use the money for capitol improvements, it can use it to purchase equipment for 4-H organizations that submit grant requests. Earlier this year, the 4-H Foundation approved a request from the Saddle Horse Committee to purchase testing equipment for its hippology program, Kranauer said. She said these buzzers will be used by the Horse and Dog Bowl teams. In the past, the 4-H Foundation also has donated to the OSU Extension Office when its funding was cut, Kranauer said. The funds also help support: 4-H learning aids, slide sets, videotapes, demonstration mod-
els and audio-visual equipment; 4-H school-enrichment programs; additional urban 4-H program development; 4-H awareness and expansion funding for 4-H promotion and recruitment of new members; and more. Recently, the 4-H Foundation gave $2,000 to the Extension Office to help send underprivileged children to Camp Whitewood, Kranauer said. The 4-H Foundation also can help fund field trips and other activities. The 4-H Foundation also typically awards five $1,000 scholarships to Ashtabula County 4-H members every year for college, Kranauer said. This year’s scholarship winners will be announced soon. To help hold the fundraisers, the 4-H Foundation also relies on donations from the community. Ever year, residents and businesses donate items to be auctioned off or make a monetary donation. People wanting to participate in the golf outing must register by Wednesday, June 5. Tickets can be purchased from Joe Bodnar, (440) 6453920, Jim Trisket, (440) 6960302 and Earl Tucker, (440) 536-5536. The event will have a shotgun start at 9 a.m. and the format is a four-person scramble. The cost is $60 per golfer and will take place at Hickory Grove Golf Course in Jefferson. The entry includes: continental breakfast, entry packet, door prize, refreshments, lunch at the turn, closest to the pin, longest and shortest drives, longest putts and a pulled pork dinner with awards after the game. There will be first, second and third prize. The prize money will be $400 for first place, $200 for second place, and $100 for third place. There will also be side games including skins, double your money shot, putt competition and a 50/50 raffle. The 4-H Foundation is also looking for hole sponsors for $50, where the company name and number is posted on the hole at the golf course. For more information on the 4-H Foundation, visit http://ashtabula.osu.edu/ topics/4-h-youth-development/ashtabula-county-4-hfoundation or call OSU Extension at (440) 576-9008.
County, Ashtabula City receive funds for drug-prevention programs BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON - The Ashtabula County Sheriff ’s Department and the City of Ashtabula Police Department were among the groups that received funding through the Drug Use Prevention Grants. Last week, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced that 190 law enforcement agencies will share several million dollars in grant money to keep antidrug programs in Ohio’s schools.
The $3.8 million Drug Use Prevention Grants will help pay to keep school resource officers and DARE officers on school grounds. The money will also expand the focus of the anti-drug campaign to include the dangers of prescription drugs, as well as drugs like marijuana, cocaine and heroin. “Prescription drugs are leaving the medicine cabinets and are ending up in school hallways,” said DeWine. ”This is a serious problem, and we must do everything we can to teach students that prescription
drugs are just as deadly as street drugs.” Funding for the grants comes from driver’s license reinstatement fees collected from convicted drunk drivers when their driving privileges are restored. In Ashtabula County, the Ashtabula County Sheriff ’s Department will receive a $15,200 grant. The Ashtabula City Police Department will receive a $20,47.50 grant. Stefanie Wessell, senior editor for Gazette Newspapers, may be reached at swessell@gazettenews.com.
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County commissioners sign off on Austinburg Sewer Project BY MARTHA SOROHAN Gazette Newspapers CONNEAUT - After casting the final “yes” vote on a resolution declaring “substantially complete” a sewer project in Austinburg Township, Ashtabula County Commissioner Joe Moroski remarked, “This will make almost everyone happy.” With that, the Ashtabula County Commissioners at their 20minute May 8 meeting at Conneaut City Hall signed off on a $2 million-dollar project that brought an end to the township’s septic woes. “It’s been a long time coming, and all in all, it went well,” Commissioner Peggy Carlo said of the project that began in Sept., 2009. Commissioner Dan Claypool said the project completion eliminates a health risk. “This had a residual effect on Grand River Academy,” he said. Now comes the arduous task of tapping in, which Resolution #2012-24SEWA states must occur by 2013. “I came to witness your accepting of our long sewer project,” Austinburg Township Clerk Barbara Schaab told the Commissioners. “The trustees want to know if you are able and willing to come to Austinburg to meet with us and answer questions.” Commissioners assured Schaab that they are, but no date has been set. They are not yet able to tell township residents and businesses the cost of tapping into the new system. But federal stimulus funds, an Army Corps of Engineers grant and Ohio Public Works Commission money will reduce the cost to property and business owners. Carlo delicately explained to Schaab that businesses would be charged a “capacity” fee depending on the number of “flushes.” “I hate to get down and dirty, but that’s what it is,” she said, adding that the formula will have to use “common sense.” “Some businesses, such as churches, have high volume just one or two days, and others have high volume just six or eight days a month,” she explained. Aware that numerous residents will need financial assistance with an expenditure that commissioners had set earlier at $43 per foot, commissioners hinted at a 5 percent interest rate on borrowed money. Commissioners also passed six other resolutions. One accepted two bids for the Ashtabula County jail upgrades and repairs project. McMahon Masonry Restoration, Ltd., of Cleveland, bid $355,605 and Grunwell-Gachero Co., of Detroit, bid $264,000. A second resolution received bids for Neighborhood Stabilization Project demolitions in Geneva from Janson Trucking & Demolition, Rock Creek,
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Ashtabula County Commissioners Joe Moroski (left), Peggy Carlo (third left) and Dan Claypool (right) held their weekly meeting in Conneaut City Council Chambers May 8. Also attending were clerk Lisa Hawkins (second left) and County Administrator Janet Discher (right). for $29,026; NorthCoast Construction, Conneaut, $35,575; Polchosky Excavating LLC, Conneaut, $36,498; Baumann Enterprises, Inc., Garfield Heights, $41,800; B&B Wrecking, Cleveland, $43,270; and RLC Worldwide, Inc., of Cleveland, $43,456. A third resolution approved a subordination agreement for $73,000 under the Home Program for $73,000 Nichelle CaudillNewell, 2205 E. 42nd St., Ashtabula, to obtain a lower interest rate, while a fourth resolution authorized County Engineer Timothy Martin to purchase treated rock salt for the county’s roads and bridges for the 2012-13 winter season through the Ohio Department of Transportation bulk purchasing program. Commissioners also approved sewer and water builders’ licenses for Adams Services of Austinburg and Hallmark Excavating, Inc., of Painesville, effective through Dec. 31. Licenses authorize contractors to construct sanitary sewer and water mains and appurtenances, sanitary laterals and water services in the Ashtabula County Sewer and Water District. Bond is $10,000.. The commissioners also accepted longevity wage increases through the Ashtabula County Department of Jobs and Family Services. Office Worker Katrina Beitz received a 24-cent-per-hour increase, while a seven-cents-anhour raise went to Social S e r v i c e Wo r k e r J u l i e Tenney and a six-cents-anhour increase was given to CSEA Service Representative Jacqueline Wilson. At the Ashtabula County Nursing & Rehabilitation Center (ACNRC), raises were approved for MDS Nurses Diana Furman ($25.50), Amy Saxion ($24) and FSW Michelle Olekshuk ($8.98). New employees hired from April 8 through May 5 include Miranda Myers, Sheila Pyles, Janice Ganoe, Gwen Spencer, Kelsey Fisher and Judy Lewis (part-time). Tammy Toikkanen was transferred to Accounts Receivables Manager at an hourly $16.71 salary. Resignations were accepted from ACNRC employees Terry Poole, medical reasons; Eileen Crudele, who took a new position; and temporary employee
Kaitlin Pestello. Resignations were accepted from Nettie Turner, who walked off the job; Stephanie Wilson, who resigned over the phone; and Janell Blenman, who did not show up for work. At a 6 p.m. work session, Claypool noted that the county Economic Development Committee research shows that Ashabula County tax rates are among the lowest in northeast Ohio.
“ I t ’s a m y t h t h a t Ashtabula County is one of the highest taxing, or that we’re not competitive, when in fact we’re lower,” he said. He also said that unlike years past, when the county offered generic job training, its training consortium with Geauga and Portage Counties now focuses on specific jobs. “In the last few years, we’d gotten nowhere [with training people for jobs] so
we have used the Cuyahoga County model to meet specific demand,” he said. Job trainers have contracted with Growth Partnership Ashtabula County and business service representatives are working with businesses to offer specific training to help grow area businesses. “They have met with 10 businesses in the last three weeks to assess their needs. It’s important to re-
tain businesses,” Claypool added. Community Services and Planning Department Manager Janice Switzer told the commissioners that office renovations in Building D of the County Courthouse are allowing easy public access to her office. The county web site is also being updated, she said, with forms formerly available only in Jefferson now accessible on the Internet.
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GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • WEEK OF WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 2012 • 6A
PV Mini-Relay for Life drew large crowd of supporters and cancer survivors By DORIS COOK Gazette Newspapers
number of entertainment segments for the crowd. The dunk tank even had Barb ANDOVER TOWNSHIP - Glass volunteer as onlookers On a warm evening who raised $100 for her to dip likes to get dunked in a wa- when a ball thrown hit the ter tank? It took some coax- platform target. ing at the Pymatuning Val“I went down at least 15 ley Mini Relay for Life can- times,” Glass joked as she cer fundraiser, but several came out to dry out wrapped willing teachers and stu- in a blanket and towels. dents dipped their feet to Tracy Gallatin went in raise money in the Dunk the tank of water raising anTank. other $150 for the American Besides walking laps Cancer Society fundraiser. around the high school track The PVHS jazz band enlanes, relay coordinator An- tertained as the relay actividrea Wonderling and the ties began about 4:30 p.m. committee put together a and students mingled with
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Barbara Glass volunteered for the Mini Relay for Life dunk tank on May 11 raising $100 for the special fundraiser at PV High School.
families and friends all for a good cause. It was a sea of purple and white along with pink hats as a number of Pyma Valley cancer survivors walked the laps with family members and support teams. The entry onto the track lanes was decorated with an arch of purple and white balloons. Entertainment for the five-hour event include a Turbo Kick demonstration by a group of Andover area ladies, 2011 Andover Idol winner, Melissa Harvey sang current hits and played a guitar. In the football field area contests were going on including three-legged, wheel barrel races and egg/spoon races; bubble gum blowing, hot potato and hula hoop contests along with sack races. Lap walkers also played in a Cake Walk to win prizes. School classes and clubs in the PV schools and other organizations helped out with bake sales, donated decorated gift baskets for a
Chinese auction raffle, and one of the busiest places was the Concession Stand for food and snacks. The sunshine and slight breeze was a welcome addition for the hundreds of people attending the Relay for Life event. Wonderling said there were also different themes for the laps around the track with participants wearing special colors or hats or at one point even walked backwards. PVHS Spanish class teacher, Mary Pontoni of Jefferson had her own support team as she prepared to undergo cancer surgery this past week. Pontoni’s students even greeted her a day before the relay wearing special shirts, “Pray for Pontini“, and wishing her well in recovery. Paying a special visit to the Relay for Life was Lacey Weaver of Conneaut Lake, PA., the reigning America’s Miss Pennsylvania. Lacey, a recent graduate of Slippery Rock College, came with her mother Val Weaver.
Stopping in for a visit at the Mini Relay for Life fundraiser at PVHS was Lacey Weaver, reigning America’s Miss Pennsylvania of Conneaut Lake, Pa. With her are relay chairperson, Andrea Wonderling (center) and mother Val Weaver.
Helping out at the PV High School concession stand for the May 11 American Cancer Society fundraiser are Corrissa Caldwell, Abby Hamilton and Rod Bell. PVHS Spanish teacher, Mary Pontini (seated center) had her own team of supporters at the Mini Relay for Life American Cancer Society fundraiser at the high school on May 11. With Mary are family and friends including Norman Swezey, Bernice Link, Martha Cole, Roberta Crooks and The 2011 Andover Lake Fest Miss Pymatuning, Emily Miller Kathy Burmeister. came to walk with her grandmother, Marie Broughton of Cherry Valley Township for the May 11 Mini Relay for Life. RIGHT: Melissa Harvey of Broughton is a cancer survivor. Andover, the 2011 Andover Idol contest winners, was among the entertainment acts gathered at PV High School for the Relay for Even these tiny pooches Rocky and Teddy with their Life fundraiser. owners, Nancy Austin of Geneva, Sharon Woodward of Andover and PVMS teacher Jan Rahe of Geneva were LEFT: Cancer survivor Emily among the crowd at the PV High School’s Mini Relay for Hunt and her mother, Kim Life cancer fundraiser. The trio are all breast cancer Hunt of Andover along survivors. with friend Jaret Wright of Cherry Valley were among those walking laps at the PV High School track lanes on May 11.
This group of purple tee shirted ladies demonstrated the Turbo kick exercise dance routine on the PVHS track lanes for the May 11 Mini Relay for Life event.
This is a scene as groups of cancer survivors, along with support teams of friends and family members walked laps around the PV High School track lanes on May 11.
Agriculture
GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • WEEK OF WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 2012 • 7A
Butterflies abound this spring in Ashtabula County
PHOTO BY DAVID MARRISON
AGRICULTURAL AGENT COMMENTS
Have you noticed all the great butterflies this year in Northeast, Ohio? If so, it is probably the Red Admiral Butterfly.
by David Marrison OSU Extension Agent
butterflies!
outreach efforts. To help, twenty AmeriCorps volunEconomically vulnerable teers will be placed in Ohio Hello, Ashtabula County! residents in Ashtabula State University Extension As we quickly move through County will benefit from a offices in eleven counties the month of May, I would new OSU Extension and around the state to support like to update you about the AmeriCorps program de- loss mitigation programs. Housing Corps is curmultitude of butterflies, a signed to help struggling new AmeriCorps program homeowners with our rently taking applications which will help with the country’s mortgage crisis. I from college graduates for 20 housing crisis, and the nomi- am pleased to announce the AmeriCorps members who nation process for the new Ashtabula County Exten- will be employed from AuOhio Women in Agriculture sion office has been selected gust 15, 2012 until June 7, as one of the host sites for 2013; two of these will be loAward Program. two AmeriCorps volunteers cated in Ashtabula County. The AmeriCorps memHave you noticed all the who will provide community great butterflies this year in outreach and family-based bers will serve 1,700 hours northeast Ohio? The coaching beginning in Au- during their 10.5 months of Ashtabula County Master gust 2012. The goal of the service and will be provided Gardeners have received program is to help improve a living allowance of $1,152 multiple inquiries about the the long-term security of eco- per month and will receive vulnerable a federal education award up large number butterflies, nomically especially the Red Admiral homeowners in rural, Ohio. to $5,550 to repay qualified Ohio is one of the “hard- student loans and to pay Butterfly. So why are there est hit” states in the coun- education costs at qualified so many this spring? No one knows for sure, try for mortgage delinquen- institutions of higher educabut the mild winter com- cies and foreclosures: one in tion and training programs bined with early warm-up every six Ohio mortgage for successful completion of has allowed for earlier flower holders is either 30 days de- the service term. More information about blooms. Since their host linquent or in foreclosure. plants—the nettles—also The fastest growth in fore- this program or to apply for had a high survivorship over closure rates is found in one of the positions can be at: http:// the winter, there has been Ohio’s rural areas. However, found plenty of food for their cat- these counties lack the ca- ehe.osu.edu/news/2012/ erpillars. Thus the explosion pacity and financial re- a m e r i c o r p s - a i d s of Red Admiral Butterflies! sources to engage in mean- homeowners.php or at Enjoy the beauty of these ingful foreclosure prevention http://ashtabula.osu.edu
The Ohio Department of Agriculture has announced the development of a new award; this being the “The Ohio Agriculture Women of the Year Awards.” Do you know a woman who has made a tremendous impact in Ohio agriculture? Whether it’s over the course of her career, or over the course of the past year, the Ohio Department of Agriculture wants to hear from you. Applicants should meet the following criteria: At least 25 years of age; a current Ohio resident and has resided in Ohio for a minimum of ten cumulative years; active in the agriculture industry with a minimum of five years’ experience; has served her community in some professional and or civic capacity; and demonstrates leadership and significant impact on agricultural industry as a whole, whether a producer, processor, advocate, etc. Nominations are requested online at www.agri.ohio.gov by June 1, 2012. Recipients will be announced July 27, 2012 at the inaugural Ohio Women in Agriculture Breakfast during The Ohio State Fair in Columbus, Ohio. For more information contact Janelle Mead at (614) 387-0911. To close, I would like to leave you with a quote from Carl Jung who stated, “The shoe that fits one person pinches another; there is no recipe for living that suits all cases.” Have a good and safe day. David Marrison is Associate Professor and Extension Educator, Agriculture & Natural Resources, Ohio State University Extension. Mr. Marrison can be reached at 440-576-9008 or marrison.2@osu.edu
OSU Extension to host RTRP Exam Preparatory Classes OSU Extension and the OSU Income Tax School Program are pleased to announce that we will be offering assistance for individuals who are preparing to take the new Registered Tax Return Preparer (RTRP) competency test in 2012. We will be offering two educational options to help tax practitioners prepare for these tests. The first available option is a study at home option. Through a partnership with Fast Forward Academy, participants can study at home and access an on-line test bank of questions. The cost of the at home materials is $99 for the study guide and access to a 200 question test bank or $179 for the study guide and access to a 700 question test bank and unlimited practice exams. The second option is to attend one of four one-day preparatory workshops across Ohio in June, 2012. These workshops will be held in Xenia, Burton, Powell, and Bowling Green, Ohio. Learn from our great OSU and IRS Instructors at these workshops and get the study materials and on-line test bank as a bonus. There
4-H Club to host rigatoni dinner and Chinese auction Pierpont Mix-n-Match PACS 4-H Club will be hosting a Rigatoni Dinner and Chinese Auction on Saturday, May 19, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Pierpont Fire Hall – Red Building. Along with a delicious rigatoni dinner, there will be a Chinese Auction with many wonderful items! Also the club will be raffling off a T.V., Keurig and more! The club will be also having a 50/50 raffle with the proceeds going to charity in memory of Dylan Christen, a seventh-grade classmate who passed away in April. The club will use the proceeds of the dinner and raffles for supplies, gifts for their market animal buyers, medallions for junior fair and buyers plaques. The club also purchases gift baskets to donate to the Chinese Auctions at the 4-H Foundation Pig Roast, The Market Animal Committee Reverse Raffle and the Senior Fairboard Reverse Raffle. Pierpont Mix-n-Match PACS has 45 members with a wide variety of 4-H projects. Their advisors are Bart and Kelly Kanicki and Rosmarie Eldred.
Golden Thimbles 4-H Club met Five members and two advisors of the Golden Thimbles 4-H Club met on May 12. Roll call was, “What are you getting your mom for Mother’s Day?” Bria Robinson gave a safety report on safety at the gym. Taylor Wolf gave her health report on preventing the flu. A demonstration by Courtney Taylor was done on how to do a tailor tack. For a community service project, the group is going to plant flowers in Dorset. Members discussed what they will do for the Hunger Challenge to collect food for the Manna Food Pantry. The next meeting is 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 13. — Bria Robinson, News Reporter
OSU Extension and AmeriCorps partner to help rural homeowners in financial distress Economically vulnerable residents in Ashtabula County will benefit from a new OSU Extension and AmeriCorps program designed help struggling homeowners with our country’s mortgage crisis. The Ashtabula County Extension office is pleased to be selected as one of the host sites for two AmeriCorps volunteers who will provide community outreach and family-based coaching beginning in August 2012. The goal of the program is to help improve the long-term security of economically vulnerable homeowners in rural, Ohio. Ohio is one of the “hardest hit” states in the country for mortgage delinquencies and foreclosures: one in every six Ohio mortgage holders is either 30 days delinquent or in foreclosure. The fastest growth in foreclosure rates is found in Ohio’s rural areas. However, these counties lack the capacity and financial resources to engage in meaningful foreclosure prevention outreach efforts. To help, twenty AmeriCorps volunteers will be placed in Ohio State University Extension offices in eleven counties around the state to support loss mitigation programs. David Marrison, County Extension director for Ashtabula County stated, “We are very excited for Ashtabula County to be select as a host for two AmeriCorps volunteers-it is the shot in the arm that we need!” He continued by stating, “We understand times have been tough for our residents. The counseling and education focus of this program will help Ashtabula County residents meet their financial challenges in a direct and positive way.” Housing Corps is currently taking applications from college graduates for 20 AmeriCorps members who will be employed from Aug. 15, 2012 until June 7, 2013. The AmeriCorps members will serve 1,700 hours during their 10.5 months of service and will be provided a living allowance and a federal education award up to $5,550 to repay qualified student loans and to pay education costs at qualified institutions of higher education and training programs for successful completion of the service term. More information about this program or to apply for one of the positions can be found at: http://ehe.osu.edu/news/2012/ americorps-aids-homeowners.php or at http:// ashtabula.osu.edu
are two registrations options for the workshop. The first option is $199 which includes the day long preparatory workshop, study guide and access to the 200 question test bank. The second option is $279 which includes the day long preparatory workshop, study guide, access to a 700 question test bank and unlimited practice exams. The workshops are approved by the IRS Return Preparer Office for 8 hours of CE credit in the category of “RTRP Test Preparation.” Lunch, program handouts, FastForward Study Guide, on-line test bank, and refreshments are included. Registration must be completed (postmarked or via web) by midnight May 25. There is an additional $20 late registration fee. Registration is available on-line OSU Extension in Northeast Ohio is pleased to be offerat:http://go.osu.edu/RTRP More information can be obtained by contacting ing a workshop to help landowners understand the finanDavid Marrison atmarrison.2@osu.edu or Chris cial and tax implications of oil and gas leases/royalties. This workshop titled “Financial & Tax Implications of Oil & Gas Bruynis at bruynis.1@osu.edu Leases/Royalties in Northeast Ohio” will feature OSU Extension Associate Professor David Marrison, who will discuss the financial and tax implications of Marcellus Shale Leases. This meeting will help participants become more aware of the potential tax implications of leases and royalty payments. Don’t get caught blindsided by the taxes which will be due. Learn which payments are subject to ordinary income taxes versus capital gain; about the percentage depletion deduction; and how signing a lease may affect your CAUV status. Learn how the IRS handles oil and gas payments. Learn what questions to ask and receive financial planning tips for managing the potential income from these wells. Four meetings have been scheduled. The available meetings are May 18 or June 6 at the Ashtabula County Extension office from 10 to 11:30 a.m., May 24, at the Trumbull County Extension office from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m., or July 13 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Trumbull County Extension office. The registration fee for this program is $5 per person. Registration fee is to help defray the cost of program handouts. Pre-registration is require and space is limited. Complete registration details can be obtained SUBMITTED PHOTO by calling 440-576-9008 or at http://ashtabula.osu.edu
Financial and tax implications of oil and gas leases/royalties workshops to be held across northeast Ohio
GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • WEEK OF WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 2012 • 8A
Seniors learn about aging gracefully at annual conference BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers
With the topic of aging gracefully, Ashtabula County Department of Job and FamASHTABULA - Hundreds ily Services Program Adminof senior citizens attended istrator Martha Gillespie the 5th Annual Ashtabula said the conference was deCounty Senior Conference on signed to show seniors there’s Friday, May 11. still many things for them to The Ashtabula County do. Department of Job and FamThe conference featured a ily Services and its commu- variety of activities for senity sponsors hosted the Se- niors, including the airing of nior Conference, entitled the documentary “Age of “Aging Gracefully: Mind, Champions,” sponsored by Body and Spirit” this year, at The Villa at the Lake. The the Kent State University at documentary is about seniors Ashtabula Campus. participating in the Senior “This is such a nice affair Olympics. for the older people, the older There also was a special generation,” Commissioner Wii demonstration available Peggy Carlo said. for conference participants to
try out. Seniors - and even State Rep. Casey Kozlowski - were invited to challenge Wii bowler Rodney Young of Conneaut, who suffered a severe struck about a decade ago but has undergone physical therapy and rehabilitation and now can bowl a 300 game on the Wii system. The conference also include lunch, vendors and speaker presentations. The seniors learned about what services are available in their community. Speakers spoke on topics such as mind, Sue Curtis Ducro, PhD; body, Chris Kettunen, PhD; and spirit, Joan Steidl, MA PCCS. Some of the services the seniors learned about aren’t just available to seniors but to other Ashtabula County residents as well. Ashtabula County Treasurer Dawn Cragon was there sharing information about a monthly tax repayment program ideal for senior citizens or new
homeowners not used to having the expense in their budget. Real-estate taxes are typically collected twice a year, in January and June. Many taxpayers have found that smaller, monthly payments are easier to budget than much large bi-annual tax payments. The Tax Pre-payment Program makes it easier for people to pay their property taxes in regular amounts and intervals. For info on the program, call (440) 576-1421 to request an agreement form. Cragon also was sharing literature on behalf of County Auditor Roger Corlett about the homestead exemption program for senior citizens, disabled persons and surviving spouses. The homestead exemption provides a reduction in property taxes to the qualifying persons, regardless of income, on the dwelling that is the individual’s principal place of residence and up to one acre of land.
PHOTOS BY STEFANIE WESSELL
State Rep. Casey Kozlowski was invited to challenge Wii bowler Rodney Young of Conneaut, who suffered a severe struck about a decade ago but has undergone physical therapy and rehabilitation and now can bowl a 300 game on the Wii system, during the 5th Annual Ashtabula County Senior Conference.
Joanne Newhart of Ashtabula tries her aim on Wii Lise Lessard of Geneva-on-the-Lake browses the vendor tables during the Senior Conference. bowling.
Dawn Gates, a grant specialist with Ashtabula County Community Services, also was on hand to let people know about the Save Our Homes Task Force, which is composed of a variety of different organizations in Ashtabula County that help people facing foreclosures of their home. For info, people can call any of the participating agencies, which include Ashtabula County Fair Housing, 576-3853, and Catholic Charities, 992-2121.
On the legislative front, State Rep. Kozlowski discussed some recent legislation that may affect senior citizens. He said recent legislation deals with telecommunication fraud, where the perpetrators often target senior citizens. The legislation is designed to help police agencies go after the perpetrators making the calls trying to fraud people out of their money and track them down to be fined and prosecuted.
Dawson’s Bear Cave has trapped the attention of the Ashtabula area BY SADIE PORTMAN Gazette Newspapers ASHTABULA Dawson’s Bear Cave opened on March 15 with its location right on Bridge Street in Ashtabula. The shop specializes in 25 flavors of beef jerky, along with other flavors of exotic meets such as elk and alligator. Candy, an array of cheeses, bison burgers, hot dogs and a variety of hot sauces are also on the shelves. “The jerky was the husband’s idea, and I basically told him if you find a building to buy, you can pick the product we sell,” Dawson said. “So I went with the jerky and then I get to do all the fillers myself.” Dawson opened the store with her husband Daniel, and either Dawson or her family and friends have sampled everything in the store. “I have six or eight dif-
ferent companies that we go through,” Dawson said. “It’s through companies that we had their products prior to opening or we have had an opportunity to sample their products prior to buying them.” A majority of Dawson’s products are under $7 and there is nothing priced above $20. “I add one to two products a week. Most of them are suggested by customers who come in, and I will continue to add the one to two products a week until I am completely full,” Dawson said. Dawson said she and her husband have gone through many different ideas through the years, including a shop of crafts and hobbies. “For the last 20 years we’ve looked for different locations and went through different ideas,” Dawson said. In the end, whatever was sold in her shop,
Dawson wanted more control, which meant owning the building and not being a renter. “I can be my own boss, call my own hours and call my own prices,” Dawson said. “Ownership gives you that ability.” When the building on Bridge Street opened up and included a parking lot, Dawson said she knew it was time to open up shop. Dawson is pleased with the location and the support she has received from other businesses on the street. “Everybody has offered to help and give assistance,” Dawson said. “You can tell right away that i t ’s a l i t t l e c o m m u n i t y down here and you feel welcomed.” Even though they’ve been opened for about a month and a half, Dawson said they have been receiving more traffic than they anticipated. There have
even been repeat customers coming back for more. “It’s been extremely, extremely fun, and I am totally overwhelmed with the number of people who have come and gone through our shop,” Dawson said. Dawson said the popularity of her shop is a welcomed surprise, and she is now getting ready for the summer months when more tourists will begin coming through. “Things are really starting to pick up in here,” Dawson said. “It’s growing faster than I thought it would.” Dawson may have waited 20 years to finally open her own store, but she said it was worth the wait. “I am super pleased,” Dawson said. “It’s definitely the right move at the right time.” PHOTO BY SADIE PORTMAN
Sadie Portman, reporter for the Gazette, may be reached at sportman@gazette news.com.
Sheri Dawson stands next to the bear mascot outside her newly opened shop that specializes in jerky and hot sauces. Dawson has been seeing a lot of foot traffic come through since opening on March 15.
GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • WEEK OF WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 2012 • 9A
“Drop of Oil and Gas” to open at Drake Well Museum TITUSVILLE,PA. - In preparation for the grand opening of Drake Well’s new exhibit, “There’s a Drop of Oil and Gas in Your Life Every Day,” installers arrived on May 16 to start on Phase 1. Drake Well Museum Staff began planning this exhibit in 2007. The museum closed in December 2009 and the final design for the project was approved May 2010. Museum staff moved back into a renovated building in March 2011. This exhibit is an $ 8.75 million capital project, with $1 million of that money raised within the Oil Region from charitable trusts, individuals, and businesses. The exhibit was designed by Hilferty Associates in Athens, Ohio. Fabrications for the new display are being done by Studio Displays, a company based in North Carolina. The new audio-visual exhibits have been created by The Magic Lantern from Pitts-
AWARDS Waitinas produced a video with music for an information technology program with the National Center for Women Information Technology. “I wrote a song and did the music video, then put it online for the contest. My video ended up with over 1,200 votes and in the 10 top entries,” she said. She received a first place award consisting of a MacBook Pro video editing software worth $2,500. Kassay and her team got a second place award at the Skills USA Ohio competition recently for the videos they produced at the WVIZ TV station during their internship stint. Kassay has also assembled a slide show of the Grand Valley senior graduates to be shown for the
PVHS Baccalaureate service slated May 23 ANDOVER - The Pymatuning Valley Ministerial Association is hosting the PV High School senior graduates Baccalaureate service on Wednesday, May 23 at 6:30 p.m. The service open to the public, families and friends of graduates will be in the Veterans Memorial Performing Arts Center, adjacent to the school.
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burgh. Save the date for the grand opening for “There’s a Drop of Oil and Gas in Your Life Every Day!” scheduled for Aug. 26 from noon to 5 p.m. Drake Well Museum, located off Route 8 south of Titusville, is open year round, but summer season hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Although the museum will regularly be closed on Mondays, it will be open on May 28 for Memorial Day, as well as Independence Day on Wednesday, July 4, and Monday, Sept. 3 for Labor Day. Additional information about programs and special events is available at www.drakewell.org, by calling 814. 827 2927, or find us on Facebook at Drake Well Museum. Drake Well Museum is also part of the Pennsylvania Trails of History (www.PATrailsofHistory .com).
Orwell Council gets request to tap maple trees in wellfield area By DORIS COOK Gazette Newspapers
ORWELL - Village Council listened Tuesday night to a request from Amish farmer Allen Miller to be permitted to tap the maple tree woodlot in the village’s wellfield. Miller told council and Village Manager Jack Nettis of making a similar request in 2011. Miller said that village officials had turned down his request based on Ohio EPA concerns about the wellfield being damaged. The 200acre wellfield land is between Route 322 and Moore Road. “We were told Ohio EPA was opposed. But we don’t understand because tapping trees for sap to make syrup is not damaging trees,” Miller said. Miller said that he and his family did research on the matter. He also stated From page 1A that no horse teams would be used. He proposed using tubing strung through the school’s Baccalaureate serwoods, then collecting sap by vice on Thursday, May 24. The Baccalaureate service, open to the public and families of the senior graduates, will be held at St. Mary’s Church community By DORIS COOK Gazette Newspapers hall in Orwell at 7 p.m. “My slide show is of phoANDOVER TOWNSHIP tos the class has loaned from grade school up to our senior Pymatuning Valley School year. The slides will be District students have been shown after the service in out these past few weeks and the church. Our Grand Val- months selling tickets in the ley High choir will be sing- EduCAR raffle project. The ing at the service,“ Kassay goal for the three schools is to sell 600 tickets for $5 each said Winning seems to come naturally for Waitinas, who did a video using high school CHERRY VALLEY TOWNchoral music teacher, Corey Fowler. It was called “The SHIP - Memorial Day, formerly Decoration Day, has traditionInterview”. It won Waitinas a ally been the time to decorate $10,000 scholarship to Uni- graves of friends and family versity of Mount Union. She members, particularly those of plans to major in music edu- veterans in honor of their service to our country. Cherry Valcation at UMU this fall. Kassay is enrolled at ley Cemetery Board plants Hofstra University in Long hundreds of flowers and disIsland, New York to major in plays American flags in honor of loved ones each year. video television studies.
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OrwellVillage Mmanager, Jack Nettis gives his report on village departments to the council on Tuesday, May 15. Next to Nettis is Councilwoman Jane Byler. foot traffic not horses for collecting sap to make maple syrup. Miller said he felt utilizing the maple trees stand in the wellfields could be an economic benefit to the village and boost tourism. He said that tapping maple trees in Burton and Chardon has done wonders for tourism there. Miller also estimated the 200-acres had plenty of maple trees to make it eco-
nomically feasible for syrup production Nettis told council he would like to check out Miller’s proposal further and make a recommendation to council. “We (village) are very protective of our water wellfields,” Nettis told Miller. Council agreed to have Nettis look at the Miller proposal and check with Utilities Department Supervisor
Greg Hogue and any state regulatory agencies to see if there is reason to not permit the syrup production project. In his report to council, Nettis said the village’s income tax revenue is looking a “little bit better” than a year ago. He told council of postponing any needed village repairs of street curbs and sidewalks until at least July to see how the financial picture looks at mid-year. Nettis is also looking at grant applications for the county’s CDBG dollars and also applying to Ohio Public Works Commission for money needed for the water tower maintenance project. The manager has also set up a joint meeting for May 29 at 7p.m. with Colebrook and Orwell Township trustees to discuss fire service contracts with the village’s fire department. Nettis said Fire Chief Joe Albergo and he will present financial needs, operations and resources of the fire department at the 7 p.m. work session held at the fire station.
Laker Lock-Up ticket sales benefit PV schools with an extra incentive thrown in the mix for this week. If the student body can collectively sell the 600 tickets, all three building principals, Tracy Hostetler, Andrew Kuthy and Van McWreath, will be “locked up” by local law enforcement officials just for fun of course, according to
Laurie Inman with the PV Athletic Boosters. The PV schools will be keeping 100 percent of the ticket sales. All through this school year, the EduCar raffle has gone on, but now is crunch time. Great Lakes GMC Buick in Ashtabula and Chevy in Jefferson have sponsored the raffle open to six schools in
Ashtabula County as way to earn money. This whole week at PV is EduCAR Sale week. PV Supt. Alex Geordan is now willing to join the principals if the student body sells 900 tickets. Every day this week the principals and Geordan have been permitted to drive the EduCar for one day back and forth to work, Inman said. The ticket sales promotion will continue to Wednesday, Cemetery Association is asking May 30. On June 1 the winthe community to support this ning ticket will be drawn to effort to prepare the commu- award either a 2012 GMC nity cemetery appropriately for Sierra or Chevy Cruze or Memorial Day. Donations may $15,000 cash or $25,000 tobe made to the Cherry Valley ward a vehicle of greater Cemetery Association at any value for the lucky winner. Each school district in the Andover Bank branch. For more information persons may EduCAR raffle promotion will call Rev. John Germaine, pas- have one winner to be in the tor of the Cherry Valley UM final drawing on June 1, Inman said. Church at (440) 293-7716.
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Long-time Gazette Newspapers employee retires BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON - After approximately 17 years of service, Lee Randolph is retiring from Gazette Newspapers on Friday, May 18. Randolph is a familiar face to many in the community, as he served as the distribution manager for Gazette Newspapers. “It involves getting all of our products delivered on time, and who is going to get it delivered where,” Randolph said. For those customers who purchase their newspapers from the newsstands, Randolph is the one responsible for making sure those red boxes are stocked with a new paper every week. Randolph also was involved in a variety of other duties, including commercial delivery. “When I started here, I just started as a driver,” Randolph said. Randolph eventually moved into a management position, but he could still be found driving the van and interacting with customers and other community members. Born and raised in the Ashtabula area, Randolph sold cars before becoming
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After 17 years of service, Lee Randolph is retiring from Gazette Newspapers on Friday, May 18. employed at the Gazette. Both Randolph and his wife, who have three children, eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, are retiring this week. His wife, Sandy, is retiring from the Ashtabula Rite-Aid on Lake Avenue after 30 years of service. They are glad for the opportunity to retire together. “We’re going to go spend the summer in Canada,” Randolph said. Randolph looks forward to his retirement, but he’ll
miss the people he’s met during his employment at the Gazette, including fellow Gazette employees and the people he met while out on the job. “I enjoyed the people. There’s a lot of good people that work here,” Randolph said. Randolph’s duties will be split among several other employees at the Gazette. “A job is what you make it. You go out there and have fun with it, and it doesn’t seem like a job,” Randolph
said. “I got along good with everybody.” On Friday, a retirement party is being held at the Gazette in Randolph’s honor. “For over 15 years, Lee’s hard work, knowledge and dedication to the job has made him a real asset to Gazette Newspapers,” Gazette Newspapers President/ Publisher William Creed said. “While we are very happy for Lee and his retirement, he will be missed. We would like to wish him the very best in his retirement.”
Pass the Napkins to play at Peabodys BY BYRON C. WESSELL Gazette Newspapers ORWELL - There will now be two Grand Valley bands playing at the Battle of the Bands at Peabody’s. The Battle of the Bands will take place on 2 p.m. Saturday, July 21. The winner receives $500 and 22 hours of studio time. The first band is Green Tea, which is now made up of Zach Gage, Zak Thomas and Nate Dedek. The second newly formed band will be Pass the Napkins. Both bands will be competing in the final round of the battle of the bands at Peabody’s. Pass the Napkins is made up of Kevin Cedar, Shawn Davis, Juan Lopez and Dakota Darrin. Shawn Davis has been playing guitar for four years and also does most of the singing. Kevin Cedar will once again play drums. Juan Lopez has probably been playing guitar the longest out of the group and was previously in a band called 15 Years Away. Dakota Darrin has also been playing guitar for about four years. “The band started mostly because Shawn and myself are best friends. We would do anything for each other and we wanted to be part of a band that was fun and about playing music we love to people. Shawn and I found out that we could start our own band because we have the passion for it. Later on we found our former high school classmate Juan Lopez. He sounded so good
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Pass the Napkins consists of, left to right, Shawn Davis, Kevin Cedar and Juan Lopez. Missing is Dakota Darrin. the first time we practiced, we decided to make a band right then. Later on we realized we needed another guitarist. Dakota Darrin turned out to be the perfect guy with his great sound on the guitar,” Kevin Cedar said. Pass the Napkins has been influenced by bands such as Foo Fighters, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Nirvana, Green Day, Bon Jovi and more. “We love playing music in front of people. Entertaining a crowd is just an amazing feeling. We love a lot of different genres. We don’t really fit perfectly into one category. But I would have to say that we are an alternative rock/punk rock band,”
Cedar said on what style of music the band plays. Pass the Napkins will be playing alternative rock songs and orginal songs. Pass the Napkins is working hard on getting ticket sales up for the show. The more people who show up and cheer, the better the band’s chance of winning. “We want sound great, of course, but the thing about a battle of the bands is crowd reaction. Green Tea will be playing against us, and we really want beat them,” Cedar said on how the band is getting ready for their upcoming show. “We are really excited for the chance to play at the Battle of the Bands again. A
lot of people are usually in attendance and it’s such a great experience to be up on stage. I think that all of us would want to be up on stage the rest of our lives, so being up there is such an important thing for us. Peabody’s is a pretty cool venue for us and we are thankful for them letting us have a chance to play there,” Cedar said on what it means for the band to play at Peabody’s. For more information and tickets, interested parties can contact Kevin at 440994-9907. Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door. There will also be a $3 added at the door if you are under 21.
“Our fire chief has ordered the various parties known or believed to have ASHTABULA - AIM Re- responsibility or control cycling and Demolition over this property to do Center located in their engineering and subAshtabula may have shut- mit their plans to alleviate down, but the facility and this problem,” Franklin other items have been left said. behind, according to The company now has Ashtabula City Solicitor 45 days to come up with a Michael Franklin. feasible plan and within “On April 27, [Fire] the plan, it will detail how Chief [Ron] Pristera and I many days they have to applied to the local Munici- clean up the area. pal Court to obtain an adThe tires were not the ministrative search war- only problems found as on rant authorizing entry on the property. Franklin rethe premises specifically to ported there being 55 galsearch for fire code viola- lon drums of an unidentitions,” Franklin said. fied chemicals, another 55 Franklin and Pristera gallon drums of an oil type patrolled the property af- liquid and piles of scrape ter receiving the warrant metal and wire cables on the very same day. “The property is secured “Unfortunately, there in that it has fences, it has are some conditions there electronic surveillance. that were found to be a There are private security nuisance to the commu- patrols that check it from nity,” Franklin said. time to time,” Franklin According to Franklin, a said. large quantity of tires were Franklin warns citizens found all over the place. to not go near the site as it “We’re talking about is not safe. something of an excess of “I am well aware of the about 100,000 tires,” kind of attractive quality Franklin said. these sorts of sites for variFranklin said the tires ous sorts of people, includwere not found in a specific ing young people, includspot but scattered through- ing children,” Franklin out the gated facility. said. “I urge everyone to “Chief Pristera said it’s stay away from this site.” not so much a tire mounFranklin is worried tain [as] it’ s a tire glacier about people trying to salthat sort of wanders across vage the metal for money the landscape,” Franklin but said they will only end said. up hurt or arrested for Franklin and Pristera trespassing. are both concerned about “I also am aware of a not only the fire risk but a certain segment of our health risk as well. population that will be “They can fill up with tempted to jump the fence water and breed mosqui- and help themselves to the toes. That’s a concern be- scrap metal,” Franklin cause mosquitoes carry said. “I am pointing out to disease,” Franklin said. them two things. One is Franklin said it is not a that the property is secure question of throwing all and secondly, think about the tires away but it is an the cost.” Franklin said he will issue of how to store them. “Not all the tires need to update the city on the be removed. They just need property clean-up plan as to be stored properly and it is made available to him. “We will continue to in proper piles on the propmonitor the situation,” erty,” Franklin said. Franklin gave notice to Franklin said. AIM Recycling and DemoSadie Portman, reporter lition and others and they now are charged to come for the Gazette, may be up with a plan to properly reached at sportman@gazette news.com. dispose of the problem.
Ashtabula Township awards bid for tire removal The Ashtabula Township trustees awarded the contract bid at the last regular Ashtabula Township trustees’ meeting held on Wednesday, May 9, to Liberty Tire Recycling of Minerva, Ohio, to conduct the removal and disposal of approximately 45,000 tires that remain at 2007 State Road, formerly known as the Accurate Iron and Metal. The clean up on the property began Monday, May 14, and should be completed by Friday, May 25, barring any unforeseen circumstances. The board would like to thank the Ohio Department of Natural Resources for awarding the grant to Ashtabula Township and also the Ohio EPA and Ashtabula County Health Department for all their help in facilitating the clean up of the property. The board’s ultimate goal regarding the clean up of this property was to decrease the present nuisances and health hazards created from the potential for fires, West Nile Virus and the breeding of mosquitoes on the property and surrounding areas.
County Education 2012 Educar Raffle Campaign efforts continue for area schools
GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • WEEK OF WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 2012 • 11A
A-Tech’s Spring Plant Sale in full bloom BY JAN PERALA A-Tech
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP - The greenhouses on ASHTABULA – Great up. If the school sells 900 the grounds at the Lakes Auto Group and tickets, Superintendent Ashtabula County Technical Ashtabula County school Alex Geordan will also par- and Career Campus (Asystems are excited to con- ticipate in the lock-up. The Tech) are in full bloom and tinue efforts for the 2012 administrators of overflowing with a profusion Educar raffle campaign Pymatuning Valley have of colorful flowering plants which began Monday, Sept. also been given the oppor- and greenery ranging from 1, 2011. tunity to drive Educars - an- Aloe Vera to Zinnia. As a non-profit initiative, other way they’re showing Students in the school’s this is a collaborative effort their support for this raffle Horticulture and Landscapcomprised of Great Lakes contest. ing Program have cultivated Auto Group and Ashtabula At the end of the raffle, a wide array of annuals and County school systems Great Lakes will draw and perennials, as well as herbs along with the participating notify six participants from and vegetables, and are schools of Buckeye Local every school who have a opening the greenhouse Schools, Lakeside Local chance at winning a 2012 doors to the public for their Schools, Jefferson Area Lo- Chevy Cruze or GMC Si- popular Spring Plant Sale cal Schools, Pymatuning erra. where flowering baskets, foValley Local Schools, Ss. Each district has desig- liage and bedding plants will John and Paul Catholic nated a school representa- be among the offerings. School, Assumption School tive to oversee the fund“We’ve grown some really and Conneaut Area City raiser and will be respon- beautiful flowers this year,” Schools. The fundraiser is sible for allocating internal A-Tech student Peyton quite simple. During the resources. Great Lakes Auto Dodge said. “We have petu2011-2012 academic school Group is donating the ve- nias, begonias, pansies, year, participating schools hicle and no money will be snapdragons and impatiens sold $5 raffle tickets. Simi- retained by the dealership. for sale in flats, geraniums lar to a traditional raffle, Beneficiaries have been in pots and lots of hanging tickets will be collected for pre-selected by each school baskets.” a grand drawing to be held to receive funds throughout Annuals are $10 per flat, July 14, 2012. 100 percent the campaign. For example, geraniums are $2 for a 4-inch of monies collected will sup- some schools have elected pot and 10-icnh hanging basport the individual selling their sports boosters, PTA or kets are priced at $10 each. school. other class groups as the Vegetables, including an arThe Pymatuning Valley beneficiaries. ray of varieties of tomatoes, school district has given its Various sporting and students extra incentives school events showcased the for selling their raffle tick- donated vehicle throughout ets. If the school sells 600 the year. tickets, principals Traci For more information or Hostetler, Andrew Kuthy to learn how to get involved, and Van McWreath will par- please contact Kristal ticipate in a building lock- Dimon at (330) 869-5052.
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Ashtabula County Technical and Career Campus (A-Tech) students Cindie Galloway, Andrew Lespernace, Kendra Carney and Peyton Dodge display colorful annuals which are among the profusion of flowering plants, herbs and vegetables available at the school’s popular Spring Plant Sale. The students, pictured with instructor Ken Noble, are juniors in A-Tech’s Horticulture and Landscaping Program. peppers and squash, broccoli, cauliflower, cucumbers and egg plant are $10 per flat. Chives, parsley, oregano and lemon balm are among the herbs available at the sale.
The A-Tech greenhouses will be open for business on school days throughout the month of May from 10:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. and on Saturday, May 26, from 9
a.m. until noon. For additional information about ATech’s Spring Plant Sale, call 440-576-6015, ext. 1128. ATech is located at 1565 State Route 167 in Jefferson.
Practical technology programs now through Monday at Ashtabula County District Library
Upcoming SSJP Reunions The Saint John Class of 1962 will hold its 50-year reunion on Saturday, Aug. 11, at the Elks Lodge in Ashtabula. Contact Karen Pizzi Millberg at kmmillberg@yahoo.com or 440-969-1061 or Mary Lou Ray Atzemiz at 440-964-2866 for more information. The Saint John Class of 1970 will celebrate their 60th birthdays together on Saturday, June 1, at the Elks Lodge in Ashtabula. For more information, please contact Betsy Pataky Gacek at bgacek@zoominternet.net or 440-7967534. The Saint John Class of 1972 is planning its 40-year reunion for Saturday, July 21, at Laurello Vineyards in Geneva. Contact Bill Bodnar at webodnar@gmail.com or 440-228-1085 for more information. The Saint John Class of 1975 plans to celebrate their 55th birthdays in July. Classmates may contact Mark Kahanca for more info at mkahanca@gmail.com or 216-4708361. The Saint John Class of 1977 will hold its 35-year reunion the weekend of July 13 and 14. There will be a mixer Friday at Martini’s. They will gather for dinner Saturday at Laurello Vineyards in Geneva. For more information or to R.S.V.P., contact Nora Gillen Boothby at boothby586@roadrunner.com or 440-964-7643 or Lori Giannell Mackey at jmakeys@roadrunner.com The Saint John Class of 1982 will celebrate its 30year reunion the weekend of July 6 and 7. They will meet Friday at Laurello Vineyards and Saturday at the Elks Lodge. Contact Rick Pugliese at rickpugliese@gmail.com or Gary McClure at garymcclure@windstream.net or more information. The Saint John Class of 1992 will hold its 20-year reunion on Saturday, Aug. 11. Classmates may contact Ticey Cafaro Czup at tczup@gmail.com if they have updated information on anyone or would like to help with the planning. All Saint John/Saints John & Paul alumni are invited to a Herald Milestone Reunion on Saturday, June 23, at the high school, 541 West 34th Street, Ashtabula, Ohio. Spouses/partners are welcome. Cost is $25 per person for appetizers, drinks, and desserts. There will be a Vigil Mass at 5:30 pm in the cafeteria followed by festivities at 6:30 pm in the gym. Reservations with payment are required by June 11 to christy.kovacs@neomin.org or by calling 440-997-5531. There will also be a reunion golf outing at 9 am at Harbor Golf Club. Cost is $22 for 18 holes with a cart. Contact Mark Timonere at 440-813-5877 to register.
By Tom Milligan Community Relations Coordinator Ashtabula County District Library If you’ve been thinking for awhile now that you really need to learn how to use a computer, we can help with that. If you’ve been wishing you could find someone to explain how to download free library books to your Kindle, Nook, iPad or other device, we can help with that. If you’ve found yourself confused by the newest version of Microsoft Office, we can help with that. If you’ve been thinking about starting a new business or expanding your existing business, and you’re looking for reliable information about a whole host of business and economic questions, we can help with that. And if you’re someone who works for a non-profit agency and you’ve been wondering how to get started researching grant possibilities for a great new program you want to offer… we can help with that, too. The State Library of Ohio’s Mobile Computer Lab arrived at ACDL’s main library on West 44th Street yesterday (May 15) for a week of programs on all those topics plus a few more, and this is by way of inviting you to join us for one or more of them. Complete details are available through our new web page, www.acdl.info, through the link in the lead item. The air-conditioned vehicle, a free service of the state library, is equipped with nine computer workstations, plus one more for the instructor, and a screen that descends right behind the driver’s seat so program participants can both see what the instructor is doing, and practice themselves. Which of course brings us to the only problem with this project: there are only nine seats for participants, and so sign-ups (997-9341, ext. 229) are a necessity. There are also “open labs” scattered throughout the schedule each day, opportunities for visitors to browse the Internet, check e-mail, or use the programs already installed on the Mobile Lab’s computers for work on their own projects. Sign-ups for the open Labs are optional, though it would be a good idea if you need a particular time or day; because otherwise, it’s just “firstcome-first-served.”
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And if you are planning to work on projects of your own, it’s probably also a good idea to being a “jump drive” on which you can save your work, though if the file size of the project is not too large e-mailing it to yourself is also an option. All the programs will be presented by ACDL staffers with demonstrated expertise. The sessions on securing grants for non-profits will be presented by Reference Librarian Tammy Hiltz, Supervisor of ACDL’s Cooperating Collection from the Foundation Center of New York, the Intro to Word and Excel 2010 by Administrative Secretary Karen Bertholf, who’s also an Adult Workforce Development instructor at ATech, and the basic classes on Microsoft Publisher 2010 and PowerPoint 2010 by yours truly, more-or-less selftaught, with years of experience now. I’ll also be offering a session on an online resource called the Job and Career Accelerator, which can be a great help for people juggling a large number of job searches, or who need help developing their resume and/ or cover letter, or who have decided they need to investigate new ways of making a living. Our Technology Coordinator Morgan Paul will present the programs on downloading free e-books among several others, Reference Coordinator Doug Anderson will present programs on the business databases, and Gary Cartner, who builds computers and has offered many introductory computer classes when he’s not driving ACDL’s Bookmobile, will do a couple of those, including one especially designed for seniors. We cannot, of course, promise to turn you into an instant expert. After all, the longest of these sessions is scheduled for about 90 minutes. But we will get you well started, and in most cases will provide some time for you to practice on your own… which is really the only way one gets to be expert at anything anyway. The programs are all free, and you don’t even need to have a ACDL Library card… except for the ones about downloading e-books from the Library… because, after all, you’ll be borrowing books from the Library just as if they had covers and stacks of pages. We hope to see you sometime over the next few days… but please… don’t forget to register ahead of time? 9979341, ext. 229.
College News Zack graduates from Bowling Green Tracy Zack of Jefferson, OH received a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Aviation Management from Bowling Green State University. Tracy graduated with Cum Laude honors. She is the daughter of Rick and Pam Zack of Jefferson. Tracy is a 2008 graduate of Jefferson Area High School.
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GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • WEEK OF WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 2012 • 12A
Character Counts at Grand Valley Middle School
PV students honored, school events detailed
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Pymatuning Valley second grade student Kristopher Wheeler receives a student of the month award from Andover Area Chamber of Commerce representative Susan Hill (right) and teacher Danya Sharkey (center) during Monday’s Board of education meeting. BY WENDY GRUSKIEWICZ Gazette Newspapers
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This group of Grand Valley Middle School students achieved Character Counts awards for the current school year. In the front row are Tracey Jones, Caitlynn Hall, Alyssa Clason, and Aaron Gorlitz; second row-Sarah Russell, Jonathon Summers, Dylan Susman, Anthony Stewart, Erica Carlson, Tyler Easton, Chris Battaglia, and Lauryn Ryuks; third row-Leah Patterson, Stephanie Lopez, Stacie Ritchie, Breanna Benton, Abby Triskett, Josei Pucel, Dylan Phillips, and Clayton Taylor; fourth row - Leah Lynch, Olivia Kepiro, Crystal Byler, Mikaila Smith, Jordan Reed, Myron Yoder, Robert Midgett, and Corbyn anderson; fifth row-Jaclyn Ruiter, Jeffrey Russell, Cheyenne Diodan, Nicole Merlino, Sean Shreve, Matt Larned, and Robert Petersen; sixth row-Hannah Gage, Riley Peck, Lauren Harrison, William Reno, Dakota Dobay, Matthew Moodt, and Craig Anderson. Three other students recognized for Character Counts are Tyler Dalin, Curtis Beukenan, and Tyler St. Amand.
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ANDOVER Pymatuning Valley second grade student Kristopher Wheeler on Monday was supported by many family members when he was honored as the April student of the month during the regular Monday evening Board of Education meeting. Wheeler’s mother, Kelli Wheeler wielded a video camera as her son was presented a plaque by Andover Area Chamber of Commerce representative Susan Hill. Also on hand to lend their congratulations was Wheeler’s father Joe, Sr., Wheelers siblings Joe, Jr., and Carli and grandmother Pamela Wortman. The Wheeler family resides in Pierpont Township. Teacher Danya Sharkey called Wheeler “an awesome role model” as she introduced him to the Board of Education. Honored as high school student of the month was
Pymatuning Valley High School senior Richard Slusher receives a student of the month award from Andover Area Chamber of Commerce representative Susan Hill.
Richard Slusher, who was nominated by teacher Scott Wludyga. High School Principal Van McWreath said Slusher takes a strong leadership role in school as yearbook editor and president of SADD. Middle School student of the month was Summer Pawlowski. Also during the Board of Education meeting, each building principal chronicled some of the many activities planned for the brief time left this school year. High School Principal McWreath reminded everyone that high school graduation will be held on Sunday, May 27 at 2 p.m. Baccalaureate services will be held on May 23 at 6 p.m. ATech graduation ceremonies will be held on May 25 at 7 p.m. The annual “Meddock ride in”, where students are allowed to drive tractors, ATV’s and other unusual vehicles to school will be observed on May 23. School
pride day has been designated for May 24. High school awards and scholarships will be present tonight, May 16, at 6 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Performing Arts Center. Andrew Kuthy, Middle School Principal, said that 50 students went on the class field trip to Gettysburg and Philadelphia. The 158 students who met their reading goals traveled to the MARC in Meadville to enjoy a day of swimming and field games. Fun events at the Primary school included a reward party for students who worked hard on the Ohio Achievement Assessments. Students were treated to and ice cream party and show by Jungle Terry. Class field trip for the third grade students will be held on May18, fourth graders take their trip on May 23 and the second grade field trip is scheduled for May 24. The PTO carnival will round out the schedule on May 25.
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ORWELL - Grand Valley Middle School eighth grade students recently experienced two straight days of career education experience, said Lisa McClain, guidance counselor. They began their experience with a field trip toThiehl College in Greenville, PA. on May 10 where they were able to experience all that a college campus has to offer along with learning why it’s important to begin your college search early and to think about what your future may
Orwell Police Officer Justin Nevison is shown writing up a student driver, who lacked insurance coverage after purchasing a car. It was all part of the school’s 8th graders Realty Day events.
hold. On May 11 the students participated in “Reality Day.” Students experienced what it may be like in their 20’s supporting themselves and their children. “ This was a wonderful hands-on activity that involved students interacting with community leaders,” McClain said. Students were able to see how career choice and monthly earnings were directly related to school success. They were also able to
move to various stations to learn about writing checks and balancing a checkbook to pay for necessities of life. Both Reality Day and the Thiel College field trip were organized by McClain. Classroom lessons preparing students for the experience were led by Tracy Cope and Larry Dyke, GVMS eighth grade teachers. McClain extended a thank you to community and high school volunteers helping make the Realty Day event a huge success.
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Each of the school principals gave an update about their programs during Monday’s Pymatuning Valley Board of Education meeting. From left: High School Principal Van McWreath, Primary School Principal Traci Hostetler and Middle School Principal Andrew Kuthy. percent. Walker recommended that a board appointed wellness committee get active and plan wellness activities. Bill Dick, building, grounds and transportation supervisor gave a brief summary of the property in his charge, noting that the administration building needs a new roof and the bus garage is in rough shape. “We have good kids, there is no graffiti to clean up and we are being frugal,” Dick said. The board also passed a motion to bid out a purchase for two new 71-passenger school buses. Superintendent Geordan said they plan to purchase the buses from stock, which will make them less expensive and quicker on delivery time. Board President Tom Hunt brought to
everyone’s attention the need for substitute bus drivers. The board approved donations from Community Care of Andover for Primary School student rewards. The Primary School PTO donated $2,000 towards technology upgrades and $1,000 was donated to the Peg Niemi fund. High School Principal Van McWreath discussed changes that may soon come from the Ohio Department of Education. McWreath said a meeting he recently attended rolled out the possibility that A, B, C grades may replace the current Excellent, Effective school rating system. McWreath said the speaker warned of a dramatic decline in school ratings if the new system is implemented.
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fifth through twelfth grades. Participants will earn prize drawing tickets for the Starry Night Auction by reading and attending library programs. Each time participants check out, read, and return books from the library’s collection they will pick a star from the night sky and earn prize drawing
Things To Do, Places To Go Hartsgrove FD holding Memorial Day breakfast HARTSGROVE - The Hartsgrove Volunteer Fire Department is holding its annual pancake breakfast on Memorial Day, May 28 from 8 a.m. to noon at the fire station. It will coincide with the community’s Memorial Day ceremonies between 9 and 10 a.m. Pancakes and sausage cooked outdoors over an open flame is on the menu for the public. Tickets are $6.50 for adults, $4.50 for children under 12 years. Proceeds will benefit the department’s operations. The fire station is located at 5321 state Route 534, just south of the circle park in Hartsgrove Township.
GV Cub Scout information night slated ORWELL - Cub Scout Pack 72 will hold an information night meeting on this Friday, May 18 to sign up boys interested in the scouting program. The Cub Scout program is open to boys entering first through fifth grade for the 2012-2013 school year. Parents and boys are invited to come to the 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. information meeting being held at the Grand Valley Elementary School cafeteria. Kim Pirnat is committee chairperson for the Cub Scout Pack 72. For more information persons can call Pirnat at (440) 376-2473.
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Williamsfield UM Church holding rummage sale WILLIAMSFIELD TOWNSHIP - The Williamsfield United Methodist Church members are holding a rummage sale and bake sale open to the area public on Saturday, May 19. The church is located at the intersection of Routes 322 and 7. The sale will be inside the church from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Leon UM Church slates annual yard and bake sale DORSET TOWNSHIP - The Leon United Methodist Church is holding an annual yard and baked goods sale on Saturday, May 26 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be lots of useable household items, clothing, toys, and homemade baked items for sale The sale is held rain or shine at the church, located at 3599 Stanhope-Kelloggsville and Leon Roads. All the proceeds benefit the church programs.
Orwell church raise dollars for mission trip ORWELL - The Orwell North Presbyterian Church is collecting items for a huge garage sale over three days, May 31 to June 2. All the proceeds will be used for the church’s mission trip this summer. Hours for the May 31 and June 1 sale are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; June 2 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. On the last day of the sale all items will be half price. The church is located in the village at 135 N. Maple Street (Route 45).
Pymatuning Community Church offers free meal, food assistance ANDOVER TOWNSHIP - The Pymatuning Community Church Tender Mercies Ministry will serve a free hot lunch and free grocery distribution at noon on Monday, May 21. The next free grocery distribution only is set for 5 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 23. Persons in need are asked to choose only one of those dates for the free grocery distribution. The church is located two miles south of Andover Square on Route 7. For more information persons can call the church at (440) 293-7878.
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GV High School students take in pre-prom Mock Crash program
Sarah Thayer, a GVHS student portrays an injured student from a crash scene. She awaits treatment in the SCAD emergency ambulance unit with David Rexrode. ORWELL - Grand Valley High School students prior to last weekend Spring prom took in a special mock crash demonstration and program. The crash producers had students smeared with fake blood and trapped in cars to demonstrate why to avoid drinking, taking drugs, and driving at all times. The program was coordinated by high school teachers, Annie Peters and Linc Jerome. Taking part in the crash demos were members of the Orwell Police Department, Orwell Volunteer Fire Department and Ohio Highway Patrol troopers. In addi-
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OHP Trooper Nate Dutton addresses student Shawna Fogarty during a mock crash scenario conducted last week before the Grand Valley High School’s junior-senior Spring Prom weekend. tion county coroner’s investigator, Richard Mongell also spoke with the students along with OHP Trooper Nate Dutton. Emergency medical crews from South Central Ambulance Service were also on the scene helping in the demonstrations of wrecked vehicles. The vehicles were supplied courtesy of Midway Pontiac dealership of Orwell and Harts Towing Co. Special guest speaker was Terry Roys, who was blinded as
a result of being injured in a serious vehicle crash. He shared his testimony of driving safely especially during Prom weekend and talked about his life experiences, said Peters. Prior to the program students members of SADD chapter in the school had information tables set up during lunch breaks for students to sign the prom pledge cards to avoid all types of alcohol and drugs and to become safe drivers.
County Antique Engine Club members hold Spring Gas-Up By DORIS COOK Gazette Newspapers WAYNE TOWNSHIP The Ashtabula County Antique Engine Club members sold lots of tickets last weekend at their Spring Gas-Up preview show. The lucky ticket winners will get one of two prizes, a small John Deere tractor engine and large bright green John Deere farm tractor being given away during the club’s July 4th holiday show on July 6-8. “We had a large crowd who came out and it seemed
to be the best Spring GasUp we’ve had since 2004. Our kitchen and dining area was crowded most of the day last Saturday, May 12,” said Linda Lipps, club secretarytreasurer. Visitors took in the club’s two large museum buildings housing a collection of historic and near extinct engines, farming equipment, machinery and other items. Both the Agricultural Heritage Museum and restored Railroad Depot Museum were opened up for the show. A two-day flea market
was also held on the grounds for the weekend, said Lipps. The crowd had an opportunity to see one of the club’s latest projects, construction of a one-room school house using timbers and studs from an abandoned school building from the Creek Road area. At the July 6-8 big show there will be many other buildings open along with displays of old and new farming equipment plus different types of hit and miss engines plus contests for the public to compete in or just watch. Farm tractors of all models and age including early ones can be seen in this row along a main road on the Ashtabula County Antique Engine Club’s grounds in Wayne Township. Hundreds of people flocked to the site for the Spring Gas-Up event on May 12.
RIGHT: This small mini-John Deere engine is the second prize to be given away July 6-8 by the Ashtabula County Antique Engine Club members at their big three-day show.
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AC Antique Engine Club member Butch Buterbaugh looks over this brand new John Deere farm tractor, one of the grand prizes the club is selling tickets on. The drawing is set for July 6-8 big holiday show at the club grounds in Wayne Township.
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Conneaut Lake Bark Park to hold Hot Diggity Dog Day CONNEAUT LAKE, PA Come and join the fun at Hot Diggity Dog Day at Conneaut Lake Bark Park on Saturday, May 19 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. This is a great opportunity for your dog to try dock diving on the only regulation dock diving platform in northwestern Pennsylvania. This is a free opportunity to try dock diving with your canine companion and discover whether your dog might become the next dock diving participant in Crawford County. In addition to the dock diving, the event will have entertainment, a red, white and
blue costume contest, a human hotdog eating contest, and many additional doggie games. There will also be a doggie item flea market. Available food for purchase includes hotdogs, nachos and cheese, apple pie, and drinks. It is free admission but there is a $2 parking fee per car. For the entire schedule of events go to www.conneautlakebarkpark .com, check us out on facebook, or call 814-382-2478. Conneaut Lake Bark Park has the only regulation dock diving platform in Northwestern Pennsylvania.
Bark Park memberships for summer residents CONNEAUT LAKE- The Conneaut Lake Bark Park is offering a special Bark Park membership for all summer residents in the entire Lakeland areas including beach organizations, campgrounds, and groups in Pennsylvania and Ohio. The membership is good for a period of three months and includes use of the entire Bark Park facility, the off-leash areas, dock diving platform, walking trails, and the rustic trail. The cost of the 3-month membership is $75. Bring along a friend and the second membership is just $40. There are also discounts for additional dogs in the same family. To take advantage of this special offer, go to the Bark Park website:conneautlakebarkpark.com and download the three required forms necessary for membership at the Bark Park. Forms are also available at the Bark Park. Have all forms completed including the vet verification form, and contact the Bark Park to make arrangements for the free temperament screening. Next and most importantly, begin having fun with your canine companion. The Bark Park is open every day from sunrise to sundown. For more information call 814-382-2478. The Bark Park is located at 12810 Foust Road, east side Conneaut Lake.
Summer reading program slated for Kinsman library KINSMAN TOWNSHIP - It’s time for Summer Reading at Kinsman Free Public Library. The registration starts May 21. Be dazzled by our night themed programs for children, teens, and adults. The Summer reading program starts Friday, June 1 with weekly get togethers, special programs, crafts, and more. Information packets will be available with a schedule of events. New this year for teens is a writing challenge and an art display with ties to the summer theme. The more you read, the better your chance of winning some great prizes, said Karen Mateer, assistant library director. The summer reading program for 2012 is sponsored by a grant from the Target Corporation and the KFPL Friends of the Library. Visit the library at 6420 Church Street in Kinsman or www.kinsmanlibrary.org for more information or call (330) 8762461.
ROBBERY
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The second robbery charge relating to the Andover Bank robbery was dismissed without prejudice by the judge. Condon said the second felony count case involving the Andover Bank robbery will go directly to the county grand jury because several state witnesses were not available for the preliminary hearing. Carson allegedly took $600 in the Orwell bank case, Condon said. No information was available as to what was taken from the Andover bank robbery.
Judge Stevens had initially set $60,000 cash or surety bond on Carson relating to the two robberies. Unable to post bond, the defendant is detained in county jail to await trial and represented by an Ashtabula County public defender appointed by Stevens. Commenting on the joint efforts of surrounding police agencies helping catch Carson, Chief Fernandez said, “The camera photo paid off within about 12 hours. Once that happens it’s a matter of other police agencies getting involved.”
CARNIVAL
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There will be activities for all ages at the carnival including rides, games and food. There will be live music on Saturday night for the first People in the Park concert at 7 p.m. Hours for the carnival are: 5 to 10 p.m. on Friday, May 25; 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, May 26; 2 to 10 p.m. on Sunday, May 27; and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, May 28. The library also has Memorial Day parade float applications available for pick up by groups building floats for the annual parade on May 28. The parade forms at the Western Reserve Farm Co-op drive area on Route 85 and will proceed to the public square park for the 11 a.m. ceremonies.
Fresh Farmers’ Crawford County Senior Market opens Environment Corps to meet June 7 on May 19 MEADVILLE, PA. - The next meeting of to Crawford County Conservation District SOUTH RUSSELL - The Geauga Fresh Farmers’ Market will open its 11th season this coming Saturday, May 19 with vegetable and flowering plants, spring produce and salad greens, hanging baskets, cut flowers, honey, maple syrup, cheese, meat, baked goods, soaps and lotions, and other seasonal produce and crafts. Hours are new this season from 9 a.m. to noon every Saturday, rain or shine, until early October. Master Gardeners from the Ohio State University Extension Service in Geauga County area will again be on hand in May to answer questions about growing seedlings and vegetables, and to answer your other plant questions. The Market is located in the South Russell Village parking lot at state Route 306 (Chillicothe Road) and Bell Street. Special events this year will include cooking and grilling demonstrations, musical entertainment, kids¹ day, corn celebration, strawberry events durng the berry season, the annual salsa tasting contest, and the annual tomato tasting contest. The public can keep up to date on special market events at the market’s website at: www.geaugafarmersmarket.com. The Geauga Fresh Farmers Market is a 501(c) (3) organization organized in 2002 to provide local farmers and producers with a means to sell their produce and other products directly to consumers.
Geauga SWCD hosting Gone Green Garden Tour BURTON - Area and local residents will want to mark their calendars for the 2012 Gone Green Garden Tour set for Saturday, June 9 from 1 to 5 p.m. The Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) and the Geauga County Storm Water Task Force invites residents to explore the county on this unique tour showcasing gardening and environmentally friendly yard practices. As a “drive-it-yourself” tour, participants will be able to travel freely to five different stops in Geauga County. Throughout the day visitors can investigate different types of gardens, learn techniques to apply to their own yards, and observe what local residents and communities are doing to protect water quality and natural resources. Resource personnel will be on hand at each stop to provide demonstrations, activities, tours, and information. This tour is free and guarantees fun for the whole family. The garden tour stops and themes include native plants, landscape design, prairies and rain gardens, growing local foods, beneficial bugs, and growing plants and herbs in small spaces. For more information please visit the District’s website at www.geaugaswcd.com or contact Gail Prunty at (440) 834-1122 ext. 2 or gprunty@ geaugaswcd.com.
the Crawford County Senior Environmental Corps (CCSEC) will be on Thursday, June 7 at the Woodcock Creek Nature Center on German Road. Starting time is 1 p.m. and is open to the public. 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 meetings and see what the CCSEC is all about. The topics will include the corps’ assistance
(CCCD) programs including the upcoming fish habitat projects, future guest speakers and future water quality test site activity. Guest speaker for the June meeting will be Greg Kedzierski, who will discuss the latest happenings at Ernst Conservation including the Switchgrass project. For more information call Dick Runnels 814-336-5891; Gary Mason 814-336-3625; Brian Pilarcik, Watershed Specialist at CCCD 814-763-5269.
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For the Record Conneaut Police • At 1:20 a.m. May 3, a Madison Street resident reported harassment. • At 3:54 p.m. May 3, a Park Place juvenile was cited into Juvenile Court after his mother reported he was unruly. resident reported her juvenile son was unruly. He was cited into Juvenile Court. • At 8:15 p.m. May 3, a Madison Street resident reported the theft of a bicycle. • At 9:36 p.m. May 3, a Marshall Street resident reported harassment. • At 4:28 p.m. May 4, a Whitney Street resident reported the theft of a dog. • At 12:56 a.m. May 5, a fight was reported in the parking lot near the Golden Anchor Bar. • At 4:15 p.m. May 5, a 45-year-old Florida resident was transported to UHConneaut Medical Center after crashing his ATV in the wooded area known as “The Arches” on Woodworth Road. • At 6:11 p.m. May 5, a non-injury traffic accident was reported on Main Street. • At 8:38 p.m. May 5, a
disturbance was reported on Harbor Street. • At 9:52 p.m. May 5, an injury traffic crash was reported on I-90, near Route 7. • At 9:58 p.m. May 5, a Bessmer Ave. resident reported that her front picture window was broken out, and her tires on her vehicle were slashed. • At 2:50 p.m. May 6, a Sandusky Street resident reported threats. • At 5:18 p.m. May 6, an Evergreen Street resident reported harassment. • At 9:27 p.m. May 6, a Main Street resident reported that his juvenile stepson was unruly. • At 10:25 p.m. May 6, Brian Lynch was arrested for domestic violence after wrapping his bed-ridden mother up in a phone cord after a confrontation at their Main St. residence. • At 4:45 a.m. May 7, a Madison Street resident reported that unknown persons scattered furniture and yard ornaments into the middle of Madison Street. • At 9:16 a.m. May 7, Randall Rexroad was arrested for public indecency
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10:49 a.m. - block of 5900 West Ave. An unwanted person was reported. 12:02 p.m. - block of 4100 Thayer Ave. A domestic threats was reported. 03:10 p.m. - block of 4900 Main Ave. Caller reports a disturbance. 05:47 p.m. - block of 4200 W. 34th St. Caller reports a burglary. 06:27 p.m. - block of 5100 E. 16th St. An attempted suicide was reported. 08:48 p.m. - block of 1900 E. Prospect. ACSO requesting back up for a fight. 09:32 p.m. - block of 7200 E. 16th St. Vehicle immobilization. 10:40 p.m. - block of 1700 Blue Jay Cir. A disturbance was reported.
8:42 p.m. A resident called police after he suspected a theft and reported missing money from his dresser drawer and a white gold diamond ring. The complainant said there were only two people in the house besides himself. 1:54 a.m. A noise complaint was made from an anonymous call on two subjects. When police arrived, the bonfire was still going on April 29 02:05 a.m. - W. 8th St./ but the music had been turned down. Police advised Coyne Ave. Shots fired. 03:24 a.m. - W. 19th St./ them to keep the noise down. Michigan Ave. A traffic stop May 8 resulted in a warrant arrest. 7:30 p.m. Threats and 04:06 a.m. - block of 4600 harassment was cited after Main Ave. Caller reports Jefferson Police a complainant called. He damage to his vehicle. said sometime on the night 04:33 a.m. - block of 8300 May 10 8:12 p.m. A resident was of May 7, someone put W. Prospect Rd. Caller reconcerned about her grease or petroleum jelly on ports a disturbance. his front steps. The mailman 07:02 a.m. - block of 1000 also reported finding the Westshore Dr. A caller resubstance on the steps. ported a domestic dispute. There are no known sus12:39 p.m. - block of 6200 pects. W. 38th St. Caller reported disturbance. May 4 01:01 p.m. - W. 53rd St./ • 8:13 p.m. Ptl. Anothy Main Ave. Caller reported Wood arrested a man for pos- disturbance. session of marijuana when 01:55 p.m. - block of 4300 he found a small bag of mari- W. prospect Rd. A welfare juana and a black bag with check was requested. Suspipipe inside after pulling the cious activity was discovered suspect over for not having and one warrant was made. a front license plate and he 03:21 p.m. - block of 2200 smelled a marijuana odor Progress Pl. Caller reported from the vehicle. domestic dispute. • 9:16 p.m. Ptl. Nelson re08:48 p.m. - block of 3800 ceived an anonymous call Lake Ave. Caller reported an about three intoxicated per- assault in progress. sons inside of a truck while May 4 12:20 a.m. - block of 1200 at the Wall Street Bar. When Nelson arrived everyone in- W. Prospect Rd. A counterfeit bill was reported. side the truck had left. 01:32 a.m. - block of 5100 • 8:20 p.m. Ptl. Nelson responded to a call for a loose Jefferson Ave. A report of a horse on the fairgrounds. disorderly male was reWhen Nelson arrived, the ceived. One arrest was owner had returned the made. 05:55 a.m. - block of 1000 horse to stall. W. 37th St. Caller reports a May 3 disturbance. • 10:07 p.m. A suspicious 06:51 a.m. - block of 3800 The Veterans hospitals are full of heroes. These are men and women who vehicle was reported by a Spencer Ave. Caller reports were injured while serving in the U.S. military. They served to keep America Hardees manager after the an open door, and theft of free so that you and I can enjoy all the wonderful privileges we have. blue car had been parked in copper. the Hardees’ parking lot for 11:38 a.m. - block of 2200 These are military veterans, many of them so very young, who have given about an hour. The two oc- W. 55th St. A neighbor disso much and fight now to survive on the home front. They are proud of cupants in the car met the pute was reported. their service to America, but feel lost and alone and hopeless. They need officer to talk. Ptl. Nelson 12:02 p.m. - block of 5400 told them about the call. The Main Ave. Nassief Car dealour help to get them on their way to a full, honorable, productive life. two said they understood ership reports damage to a Therefore, we are asking Ashtabula County residents to take the lead and left the premises. new vehicle. • 6:25 p.m. A business 12:29 p.m. - block of 5700 and show the rest of Ohio and the country that we care about our owner called Ptl. Nelson reMadison Ave. A report of veterans. “Pay It Back” is an effort to collect supplies for our military garding threats and harass- shots fired was received. personnel who are in need. This will be the first of an annual commitments made toward her from 02:07 p.m. - West Ave/Rt. ment to our veterans. a man who will be renting 20. Officer flagged over by the facility she is currently ambulance. using for her business when 03:05 p.m. - block of 3000 they vacate the building. W. Prospect up. An intoxiThe man threatened to re- cated male was arrested. We will donate $5.00 for every subscription move her property if she 03:35 p.m. - block of 2300 to this very special and worthwhile cause! wasn’t moved out by the Wade Ave. Complaints – juweekend even though she venile. has until May 14 to move 05:07 p.m. - block of 3100 Please Check the Newspaper of Your Choice out. W. 58th St. A report of threats was received. ❏ Jefferson/Ashtabula/Geneva .... Gazette NAME ____________________________ Ashtabula Police 06:09 p.m. - W. 6th St./JoApril 28 seph Ave. A fight was re❏ Andover/Orwell ..................... The News ADDRESS _________________________ 01:08 a.m. - block of 5900 ported. 07:25 p.m. - block of 4200 West Ave. Caller reports a ❏ Conneaut ................................... Courier CITY ____________________________ disturbance. State Rd. A custody issue 02:24 a.m. - Rt. 20/Conley was reported. ❏ Albion ................................. Albion News STATE____________ZIP _____________ 07:50 p.m. - block of 4300 Rd. ACSO requested ambu❏ Edinboro ....................... Edinboro News HOME PH _________________________ lance. West Ave. Disturbance. 02:49 a.m. - block of 8100 08:07 p.m. - block of 1200 ❏ Lake County ............................. Tribune WORK PH _________________________ W. 58th St. Caller reports an Columbus Ave. A report of assault. missing juvenile was reOne Year Subscription........$30 Out of County........$46 Senior........$25.50 08:30 a.m. - block of 3700 ceived. *Credit Card Orders, Call (440) 576-9125 08:10 p.m. - block of 1400 W. 35th St. 911 hang up. GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS P.O. Box 166 • Jefferson, Ohio 44047 10:45 a.m. - block of 1100 W. 6th St. A drunk male was W. 44th St. Jail. arrested after causing a
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neighborhood disturbance. 08:55 p.m. - block of 1400 W. 6th St. A report of a disturbance was received. 09:34 p.m. - W 10th St. / Lake Ave. A suffering animal was killed. 10:23 p.m. - block of 5700 Main Ave. Suspicious vehicle.
May 5 12:37 a.m. - block of 1900 Lambros Ln. A request was received to assist another agency. 02:47 a.m. - block of 1000 Bridge St. Suspicious person. 10:05 a.m. - block of 1100 W. 44th St. Caller reports a theft. 10:45 a.m. - block of 1200 Prospect Rd. A disturbance was reported. 12:02 p.m. - block of 5000 E. 17th St. Caller reports a male passed out on the road. 01:42 p.m. - block of 4800 W. Prospect Rd. Caller reports a suspicious person. 02:24 p.m. - block of 4800 Mckinley Ave. Caller reports the front door to his home open. 03:00 p.m. - block of 9500 W. Prospect Rd. Property was recovered. 04:50 p.m. - block of 4200 W. 52nd St. Caller reports a theft from his home. 06:54 p.m. - block of 4100 Cleveland Ave. Caller reports a disturbance. 07:47 p.m. - block of 5700 Main Ave. A report of a fight between two men was received. One male was issued a summons for carrying a prohibited weapon. 10:09 p.m. - block of 5700 Woodman Ave. A report of theft of money was received.
May 6 01:36 a.m. - Lake Ave./ W. 28th St. A male was cited for speeding and OVI. 03:47 a.m. - block of 1500 W. 54th St. Disturbance. 11:15 a.m. - block of 3100 W. 9th St. A burglary was reported. 01:33 p.m. - block of 1300 Thayer Ave. Unauthorized use of a vehicle was reported. 03:41 p.m. - block of 3700 Station Ave. A request for assistance was received. 03:59 p.m. - block of 8300 Lake Ave. Suspicious person. 04:08 p.m. - block of 1500 W. 54th St. A burglary was reported. 05:07 p.m. - block of 1500 W. 8th St. A disturbance was reported, one female was arrested for violation of a temporary protection order. 08:24 p.m. - W. 32nd St./ Ann Ave. A man was arrested with outstanding warrants. 09:33 p.m. - block of 2400 Lake Ave. Assault. 08:58 p.m. - block of 1100 Bunker Hill Rd. a report of a subject removing scrap from the demolition site of McKinsey School was received. 11:40 p.m. - block of 1500 W. 47th St. A burglary was reported.
May 7 01:01 a.m. - block of 2900 Glover Dr. 2 men were arrested for multiple drug charges. 02:19 a.m. - block of 1100 W. 58th St. A report of a burglary was received. 04:46 a.m. - block of 9200 W. 39th St. A report of domestic violence was reported at the station.
See POLICE page 19A
For the Record Marriages Matthew Thompson and Paula K. Kolsky, both of Ashtabula
David Chozinske and Lenia M. Stack, both of Conneaut
Shawn R. Webster and Kelly E. Norcini, both of Ashtabula
Noah R. Allen and Dara L. Zamboldi, both of Conneaut
Samuel J. Sturgill and Crystal M. Sircelj, both of Jefferson
Michael D. Ferguson and Amanda J. Sury, both of Ashtabula
Michael J. Lawrence G. Barnes, of Ashtabula, and Markielowski and Charline C. Damron, of Mary I. Faidley, both of Conneaut Jefferson Emanuel B. Singleton III and Choni L. Neal, both of Ashtabula
Levi J. Shetler and Viola M. Miller, both of Pierpont
Randolph W. Schultz, of Geneva, and June E. Green, of Ashtabula
Andrew E. Huggins and Kathryn E. Thiery, both of Ashtabula
Jefferson EMS Date Dispatched Medical Category Outcome 05/06 03:45 Back Pain (Non-Traumatic) Transported 05/06 14:41 Medical (General) Transported 05/07 08:43 Chest Pain Transported 05/07 16:25 Diabetic Problem Treatment / No Transport 05/08 10:03 Chest Pain Transported 05/08 15:55 Medical (General) No Treatment Required 05/08 19:27 MVA (NO INJURY) No Treatment Required 05/08 19:27 MVA (NO INJURY) Patient Refused Care 05/09 17:00 Medical (General) Transported 05/09 17:11 Medical (General) Transported 05/09 17:45 Pain Transported 05/09 23:42 Psychiatric/Behavioral Transported 05/10 12:41 Dizziness Transported 05/11 14:47 Medical (General) Transported 05/11 16:00 Fall Victim (Injury) Transported 05/12 09:53 Fall Victim (Injury) Transported 05/12 13:17 Abdominal Pain (non-Traumatic) Transported 05/12 20:02 Abdominal Pain (non-Traumatic) Treatment / No Transport Note: A board meeting will be held 4:30 p.m. May 16.
Common Pleas April 20, Charles Lowitz The defendant was charged with one count of illegal manufacture or cultivation of marijuana, a felony of the third degree. The defendant was found to be indigent. The defendant entered a plea of not guilty. Bond is set in the amount of $5,000.
April 20, Gary Whitney, Sr. The defendant was charged with one count of deception to obtain dangerous drugs, and one count of aggravated trafficking in drugs. The defendant entered a plea of not guilty. Bond is set in the amount of $10,000.
April 20, Brian K. Culbertson The defendant was charged with one count of deception to obtain dangerous drugs. The defendant entered a plea of not guilty. Bond is set at $10,000.
April 20, Keith D. Green The defendant was charged with one count of engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity, one count of complicity to trafficking in marijuana, one count of conspiracy to trafficking in marijuana, one count of theft, one count of vandalism and one count of burglary. The defendant was found to be indigent. The defendant entered a plea of not guilty. Bond is set at $150,000.
April 18, Tommy Hamilton The defendant moved to withdraw the former plea of not guilty to the charge in the indictment and entered a plea of guilty, to one count of theft. The State of Ohio agreed to dismiss count two. The court finds the defendant has been convicted of count one, a felony of the fifth degree.
April 20, Lawanda D. Brown The defendant was charged with one count of grand theft, a felony of the fourth degree. The court found the defendant to be indigent. The defendant entered a plea of not guilty. Bond is set in the amount of $10,000.
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Chestnut Street - Theft of bicycle 05-13 - 2:45 PM - Gates From page 18A Street - Suspicious Activity 05-13 - 7:12 PM - West 01:01 a.m. - block of 2900 Main Street - Found Drug Glover Dr. 2 men were ar- Paraphernalia rested for multiple drug Geneva Police charges. 02:19 a.m. - block of 1100 Monday, April 30 9:11 a.m. Railroad gate W. 58th St. A report of a burmalfunction on North glary was received. 04:46 a.m. - block of 9200 Broadway 7:48 am. Unwanted subW. 39th St. A report of a domestic violence was reported ject on East Main Street at the station. 08:38 a.m. - block of 1500 Sunday, April 29 6:02 p.m. Possible intoxiW 19th St. An attempted breaking and entering was cated driver eastbound on Route 20 reported. 4:22 p.m. Suspicious ve10:22 a.m. - block of 1900 Lambros Ln. Harbor Ridge hicle in Kiwanis Park 4:18 p.m. Dark smoke on Apartments report an unwanted person. One arrest Myers 11:24 a.m Loose dog on was made. 11:29 a.m. - block of 6100 Austin and Route 20 10:22 a.m. Vehicle in Joseph Ave. A caller reports domestic violence. One war- woods by Roosevelt Drive culdesac rant arrest was made. 12:48 a.m. Unruly juve12:25 p.m. - block of 3100 W. Prospect Rd. Report of a nile on 400 block of East Main Street suspicious person. 04:25 p.m. - block of 1700 W. 19th St. Report of a sus- Saturday, April 28 3:33 p.m. Damage to picious person. light pole on 200 block of East Main Street May 8 2:13 p.m. Neighbor dis01:21 a.m. - Glover Dr./ Johnson Ct. Caller reports a pute on 500 block of North Broadway fight. 10:59 a.m. Open burn 07:00 a.m. - block of 1200 W. 6th St. A domestic was re- complaint on 200 block of Elm Street ported. 9:43 a.m. Criminal Mis07:02 a.m. - block of 1700 E. 48th St. juvenile com- chief on 100 block of West Main Street plaint was received. 3:59 a.m. Suspicious perOrwell Police son and vehicle on 300 block of Centennial Street • May 6 3:26 a.m. Hypodermic 5:35 pm - Assist Roaming needles near road on Cedar Shores Police Department Court and Route 20 • May 7 1:40 pm - Robbery at Friday, April 27 Huntington Bank 11:52 p.m. Unwanted 8:38 pm - Suspicious ac- person on 100 block of tivity on S Maple Ave South Ridge West 4:39 p.m. Kids on tracks • May 8 9:06 pm - Drug arrest on on North Broadway 2:49 p.m Threats on 700 W Main St block of North Broadway • May 9 2:21 p.m. Fight in 6:25 am - Theft of Motor progress/ assault on 800 Vehicle on Leffingwell Dr block of Sherman Street 2:12 p.m. Crash without • May 10 9:00 pm - Information re- injury on 1300 block of S.R.E. port taken on E Main St 12:25 p.m. Assault on • May 11 200 block of D-Termination 1:00 am - Underage con- Way sumption/possession on S Maple Ave Thursday, April 26 11:01 am - Animal com5:32 p.m. Unwanted perplaint on E Main St
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• May 12 4:10 am - Assist ACSO on Ketchum Rd
Andover Police 05-07 - 11:49 AM - West Main Street - Theft of Property 05-07 - 4:05 PM - Chestnut Street - Disorderly Conduct 05-09 - 10:45 AM - South Main Street - Suspicious Activity 05-10 - 3:10 PM - Chestnut Street - Domestic 05-11 - 6:48 AM - Parker Drive - Alarm Drop 05-11 - 10:58 AM - Gates Street - Assist ACSO 05-11 - 11:11 AM - Mill Street - Dog Bite 05-12 - 1:45 PM - Public Square - Found ATM Card 05-13 - 7:22 PM - SR 7 North - Assist OSHP 05-12 - 8:32 PM - Higley Ave. - Assist Orwell PD 05-13 - 12:54 AM - Noe Ave. - Assist Orwell PD 05-13 - 9:29 AM - Chestnut Street - Theft of bicycle 05-13 - 9:45 AM - Hickory Street - Found Wallet 05-13 - 12:20 PM -
son on 100 block of South Ridge Road 4:59 p.m. Threats 4:14 p.m. Loose dogs on Roosevelt Drive 3:13 p.m. Crash with a hit and run on 200 block of North Eagle Street 12:39 p.m. Dog complaint on 200 block of South Eagle 10:46 a.m. Graffiti on 100 block of West Main Street 10:04 a.m. Graffiti in Eagle Park 9:38 a.m. Graffiti on West Main Street 7:52 a.m. Graffiti on 100 block of West Main Street 7:30 a.m. Female trying to get into window on West Tibbitts Street 5:22 a.m. Yelling and screaming on 400 block of Third Street 3:36 a.m. Runaway juveniles on 200 block of North Avenue
6:06 p.m. Suspicious group of kids on North Eagle Street 4:41 p.m. Trespassing on 500 block of South Broadway 2:13 p.m. Crash without injury on South Ridge West 11:45 a.m. Trouble with student on 800 block of Sherman Street 9:40 a.m. Suspicious person on Eastwood 9:02 a.m. Criminal damaging on 200 block of North Cedar
Tuesday April 24 6:08 p.m. Theft on 200 block of Eastwood Street 5:14 p.m. Theft on 300 block of Britton Drive 3:44 p.m. Suspicious vehicle on 700 block of West Main Street 8:30 a.m. Hit and run on Route 20
Tuesday, May 1
9:14 p.m. Possible missing family members on 400 11:54 p.m. Possible in- block of South Broadway toxicated driver north9:14 p.m. Suspicious vebound on Route 534 hicle and person on GHS 10:11 p.m. Light flicker- Baseball field ing in vacant home on 300 5:55 p.m. Unattended block of Eastwood Street juvenile on West Main 8:17 p.m. Loud music on Street North Broadway 10:22 a.m. Unruly child 7:23 p.m. Loud stereo on 100 block of Walnut and bass in Skate Park Street 6:48 p.m. Theft on 7:13 a.m. Trespassing on Sherman Street 100 block of Vine Street 6:40 p.m. Crash with 12:01 a.m. Unstable fepossible injury on North male on 800 block of West Eagle and Route 20 Main Street
Wednesday, April 25
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Jefferson United Methodist Church invites the community to these ongoing support groups Jefferson United Methodist Church (125 E. Jefferson Street) sponsors these community-based support groups that meet monthly. All are welcome to attend. For more information, please call the church office (576-4561).
Cancer Support Group Cancer Support Group meets the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Parlor. It is open to anyone whose life has been affected by the painful circumstances of cancer. Meetings are a time of encouragement, fellowship, and prayer. The Cancer Support Group desires to reach out to our church family and community by creating a confidential environment that merges biblical, emotional, social and practical support.
Memory Loss Support Group Memory Loss Support Group, meets the third Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Parlor. This group is for anyone affected by a memory loss disease, whether it’s your own or that of a loved one. There are resources available for you through the Alzheimer’s Association, and also through this support group! Come meet others in the same situation as you and gather strength and hope together.
Next Step Bereavement Support Group Next Step Bereavement Support Group meets the fourth Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Parlor. Whether your loss of a loved one is recent or not, this group is here to encourage you to take the next step in coping with your grief. You’ll will be watching video clips from an excellent grief-coping curriculum and engaging in meaningful discussions about it.
National Day of Prayer service held in Geneva BY SADIE PORTMAN Gazette Newspapers GENEVA – The Geneva area honored the National Day of Prayer at the community center on Thursday, May 3, starting off by reading a letter written by President Barack Obama who officially declared May 3, 2012 as the National Day of Prayer. “Let us be humble in our convictions and courageous in our virtue,” the Rev. Bob Cunningham read from Obama’s letter. Pastors from churches across the area united to give thanks and praise to people of the community, such as the farmers, public officials and the military men and women. “We pray that those who live here might prosper in mind, body and soul,” Bruce Hitchcock of Geneva United Methodist Church said. Farmers were given special attention as they are preparing their gardens, and for Geneva they gave extra praise for the grape crop. “We had a winter that
didn’t produce a lot of snow so one of the things I’d like to pray for is that when our crops grow and our grapes grow that we don’t go into a drought,” Matthew Thompson, pastor of the Geneva Church of Christ, said. Thompson prayed for a good harvest to all the area farmers. “We pray for those farmers out harvesting that they will blessed this year,” Thompson said. The National Day of Prayer was also a time to pray for the United States’ future and for all the leaders at the local, state and national levels. “If there ever is a time to pray for our nation, it’s today,” the Rev. Ray Baker of Faith Christian Fellowship said. With the economy still a big factor to the country, area businesses were prayed for as they try to stay opened and grow to hire new employees. “We thank you for the City of Geneva and the businesses here and for the people who have come here to live and love this great area,” Baker
Harry Pishcura, pastor of New Life Assembly of God, reminded everyone that the churches of Geneva are all one.
Father Melvin Rusnak said a prayer for the Geneva community during a service on the National Day of Prayer.
said. Harry Pishcura, pastor of New Life Assembly of God, wanted to recognize the importance of all the churches in Geneva and shared a story about his first church service.
“When I came to Geneva 19 years ago, I posed a question to those in my church and I asked them, how many churches are in Geneva?” Pishcura said. Pishcura said he let his parishioners think about the exact number of churches in the area and then gave them an unexpected answer. “I said, folks, there’s only one church in Geneva,” Pishcura said. “You see the men and women around here who make up that church and we’re not in competition. We’re here to complement one another.” Pishcura said the National Day of Prayer was a day to recognize the united churches and to show they truly are one.
Fearfully and wonderfully made! PASTOR’S COLUMN BY REV. JIM BREHLER First Congregational United Church of Christ Jefferson, OH Although my undergraduate degree was in mechanical engineering, one of my favorite engineering classes was introduction to metallurgy. I found the material fascinating because it involved thinking about materials at the microscopic level. When you look at metals, they are essentially a type of crystalline structure with molecules lining themselves up in very specific patterns.
Some metals can become stronger when you introduce additional materials into them either when they are being made in the foundry (e.g., steel is made primarily of iron that has had carbon, manganese, phosphorous, sulfur and some other elements added to it) or in processing them during heating or cooling. Some metals can be strengthened by working them (bending, folding, pounding, etc) which helps reorient the molecules such that gaps are closed or filled with other molecules strengthening the link between them. Work hardening is caused by introducing irregularities in the structure and then
moving the irregularities around so that the molecules become more tightly intermeshed. Irregularities, disruptions in the crystalline structure, can actually increase the strength and hardness of a metal—but only up to a point! If you work a metal too hard, it can become brittle and crack. This is what happens when you take a paper clip and bend it back and forth very quickly. It occurred to me that people are like metal. In one way, the stresses and challenges we face in life strengthen us for the future through experience and reorientation of ourselves—but only to a point! Sometimes,
the stress can fatigue us even to the point of breaking just like the paperclip. Looking at groups of people, strength can be achieved by increasing diversity of the group, by introducing new elements into the structure that bring people closer together and less uniform. Ok, maybe the analogies seem a little farfetched or simply too complex if you haven’t had a class in metallurgy, but one thing that is simply clear: God is amazing! The complexity of materials and the way molecular structure affects the strength of things is too incredible to believe. How awesome is this place and life that God created!
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A Bible study will be held every Tuesday at 7 p.m. for the Remnant of Israel, non-denominational group. Come join them and have a coffee as they study the Bible from a non-denominational point of view. The group meets at the McDonald’s located at 2424 N. Ridge Road East, just east off Route 11. For more info, visit theremnantofisrael.org or call 228-6157.
May 21 Rock Creek: Dinner
May 16 Conneaut: Soup Lunch Amboy United Methodist Church, 554 W. Main Road, Soup Lunch 11: 30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Crackers, homemade dessert, beverage. Donation only.
May 17 Geneva: Salad luncheon The United Church, located at 75 South Broadway, Geneva, will hold its annual Salad Luncheon on noon Thursday, May 17. Over 30 kinds of salads, meat, vegetables fruit and dessert, along with muffins and beverage for $8. Off Our Rockers Band will be the entertainment. Tickets at the office or at the door.
May 18-19 Denmark: Rummage and Bake Sale
There will be a homemade cabbage roll and meatloaf dinner at the Sacred Heart Church, Rt. 45, just North of Rock Creek, on Monday, May 21, from 4:30-7 p.m. Adults $8, children under 10 $4, age 3 and under are free. The dinner is sponsored by the Sacred Heart Altar & Rosary Society.
May 30 Ashtabula: Free community dinner The Ashtabula Baptist Church will hold a free community dinner from 5-6:15 p.m. at its location at 5909 Shepard Rd. in Ashtabula. Dinner includes sloppy joes, potato salad, dessert and beverage. Gospel singer Sherry Cornell to follow. For more info, call (440) 228-9423.
May 31 Saybrook Township: Free community dinner
A free community dinner will be held on Thursday, May 31, from 5-6 p.m. in the Church Social Hall. Come enjoy a free dinner, dessert and drink, served to you by members of Saybrook United Methodist Church, 7900 S. Depot Rd., The Bulah Calvary United Methodist Church, located Saybrook. (across from Saybrook Elementary School). All at 2070 Route 193, will hold a rummage and bake sale Fri- are welcome!
I recently told someone that it seems like the more I learn, the more I realize how much I don’t know. I also find that the more I learn, the more amazed I am at the complexity of the things around me. Science and knowledge do not lead to a loss of faith, but actually strengthen it by exposing me to the intricacies of life. The more I learn, the stronger my faith becomes as I contemplate the immensity of creation and behold the beauty that is both within us and all around us. Science and faith are not impediments to each other. They compliment, support and build each other. “I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; that I know very well.” Psalm 139:14 Peace be with you, Pastor Jim
Our Lady of Peace Parish to host Blessing of the Fleet ASHTABULA - Our Lady of Peace Parish of Ashtabula will host the 63rd annual Blessing of the Fleet and Harbor this Saturday, May 19, at the public dock next to the lift bridge. A prayer service, off i c i a t e d b y t h e R e v. Raymond Thomas, will be held at 5:30 p.m. asking God’s blessings and protection upon all who will venture out onto the Great Lakes for recreation or commerce during this boating season. The public is encouraged to attend.
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Cheerleaders throughout Ashtabula County welcome BY JAN PERALA For Gazette Newspapers GENEVA - Aspiring cheerleaders throughout Ashtabula County will be doing cartwheels over the news that a new summer camp will be getting off the ground for the first time this summer. According to camp coordinator Karen Cordova, the Geneva Youth Cheer Camp to be held June 11-14 at the Geneva Middle School gymnasium is designed to be more than just a cheerleading camp. Although the entry level camp, geared to children in grades K-6, will provide instruction in fundamental skills including cheer lyrics, proper hand and body movements and jumping techniques, campers will also learn essential team building and leadership PHOTO BY JAN PERALA skills. “The focus will be on Three Cheers for the New Geneva Youth Cheer Camp. Young cheerleaders Cari Downie, Nia Gribbons and Bella Cordova demonstrate their pom pom technique. The having fun while learning trio will be among the group registering for the new Geneva Cheer Camp to be held proper technique,” Cordova in June at Geneva Middle School for aspiring cheerleaders throughout Ashtabula said. County in kindergarten through sixth grade.
According to Cordova, cheerleading is a physically demanding sport requiring fitness, athleticism and precision of movement. “A cheer might utilize as many as 48 moves and a dance 72 moves in 45 seconds and in an average season cheerleaders perform at least 10 cheers and 40 chants, each requiring unique motions and words. It is important to learn the proper skills to execute these moves and when cheerleaders practice them at an early age, the skills stay with them for life,” explained Cordova. The Geneva Youth Cheer Camp is open to aspiring cheerleaders in kindergarten through sixth grade throughout Ashtabula County. The camp will conclude with a choreographed performance for families and friends and a mini competition among campers with prizes awarded. Each camper will receive a special Geneva Youth Cheer Camp T-Shirt.
Early registration for the new Geneva Youth Cheer Camp will be held at Geneva City Recreation Department at 81 East Main Street this Saturday, May 19, from 2– 4 p.m., on Wednesday, May 30, from 5–7 p.m., and Wednesday, June 6, from 5–7 p.m.
Geneva Youth Cheer Camp When: June 11 -14 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Where: Geneva Middle School Gym Cost: $60 per camper (sibling discount - $10 per additional child) Checks payable to Geneva Midget League Football may be mailed to Karen Cordova, 840 Chestnut St. Geneva, Ohio 44041 Medical Waiver is required for participation. For information or registration, please contact camp coordinator Karen Cordova at 440-319-4268 or by email at Karen_crdv @yahoo.com.
In The Unveiling and dedication of Military Vietnam War Memorial to be held Bittner graduates from basic training Air Force Airman Trevor W. Bittner graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Bittner is the son of Monica Bittner of Windsor, and Michael Bittner of Ashtabula. He is a 2011 graduate of Grand Valley High School, Orwell.
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The unveiling and the dedication of the Vietnam War Memorial by the Jefferson Historical Society will take place at the site of the Cobra Vietnam era helicopter on East Beech Street. Last November, the society and veterans held a service at the helicopter before the opening of the three-day Vietnam War exhibit held over Veterans Day 2011. JEFFERSON - Following the Jefferson Memorial Day parade (at approximately 12:30 p.m.), the unveiling and dedication of the Vietnam War Memorial by the Jefferson Historical
Society will take place at the Cobra helicopter across from Oakdale Cemetery and on Beech Street (Route 167). Vietnam veterans will participate in the reading of
the 29 names of Ashtabula County men who died in Vietnam, color guard, 21gun salute and taps. Parking is available in the cemetery and in the drive leading to Hayslett
Park. If you had a loved one that died in Vietnam, or need more information, please call Barbara Hamilton, 576-9691, or Norma Waters, 576-2681.
Actors needed for Jefferson Depot Village BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers
can relive the 1890s as they tour the quaint, preserved Living History MuJEFFERSON - Want to seum at the historic 19th test out your acting skills century Jefferson Depot and learn a bit of history? Village. The historic Jefferson While at the Depot, Depot Village is looking for people can visit the 1872 people to help give historic L.S. and M.S. Railroad tours this summer. Station, 1848 Church in Ongoing all summer, the Wildwood, 1849 the Jefferson Depot will be Church Barn, 1838 Oneopened for tours from June Room Schoolhouse, Hohn’s through October. Guests General Store, 1845 Post
Office, 1860 Pharmacy, 1888 Victorian House and 1918 PRR Caboose. But the Depot needs people to help give those tours. Jefferson Depot President Jean Dutton said they are looking for men, women and children to participate. Costumes will be provided. To help people get ready for the tours, the Depot
will hold free 1890 tour guide classes on 2 p.m. Friday and Saturday, May 1819. For more information, contact Dutton at (440) 576-0496. The Jefferson Depot Village is located at 147 E. Jefferson St. Stefanie Wessell, senior editor for Gazette Newspapers, may be reached at swessell@gazettenews.com.
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PV Lakers falls to Champion BY BYRON C. WESSELL Gazette Newspapers ANDOVER – The Pymatuning Valley Lakers struck first in their tournament game against the Champion Flashes. Travis Kiser and John Burford hit back-to-back singles in the opening inning. After Champion pitcher James Naylor picked up a strikeout, Chase Thurber lined a shot up the middle which allowed Kiser to score. Darren Petrowski then bunted in a run, making it 2-0. Kris Martinek singled and went to second base on an error for the Flashes in the second inning. Chris Miller later blooped in a single, making it first and second with one out. The Lakers would get out of the jam after starting pitcher Hunter Rhoades knocked down a hard grounder up the middle. Rhoades went to first for the first out and Chase Thurber then threw home as Travis Kiser tagged the runner out for the inning ending double play. Hunter Rhoades started the second inning with a deep
Travis Kiser makes a throw down to second base for the Pymautning Valley Lakers.
Chase Thurber bats for the Pymatuning Valley Lakers during a game against Champion. double down the right field making it 3-0. line. After a pair of strike-outs, Naylor settled down in afKiser lined an RBI single, ter the second inning as he recorded back to back one-twothree innings in the third and fourth inning. Naylor recorded
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Harding 9, Lakeside 2 Euclid 2, Riverside 1 Jefferson 3, Poland 1 Edgewood 9, Lake Catholic 4 South 15, Geneva 1 Edgewood 8, Fairport 5 Riverside 13, Lakeside 3 Conneaut 4, Harvey 2 NDCL 4, Geneva 0 West Geauga 12, Perry 0 Grand Valley 4, Berkshire 3 Champion 7, PV 4 Jefferson 10, Conneaut 9 NDCL 15, Edgewod 4 Lakeside 6, Geneva 2 GRA 12, SSJP 6 SSJP 12, GRA 1
Jefferson 12, West Geauga 9 Edgewood 8, Harvey 1 Riverside 2, Lakeside 0 Madison 7, Brush 1 South 5, Geneva 2 Geneva 17, Hathaway Brown 0 Geneva 11, Hathaway Brown 1 Geneva 14, Lakeside 6 North 7, Riverside 2 Conneaut 10, Jefferson 7 Lake Catholic 4, Edgewood 0 Beaumont 7, Geneva 3 PV 12, Brookfield 0 Riverside 8, Mayfield 4 North 2, Madison 0 Conneaut 6, Canfield 1
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Hunter Rhoades pitches for the Pymatuning Valley Lakers during a tournament game against Champion. first five innings. However, he would be unable to pitch around an error in the sixth inning. Rob Douglas reached on an error to start the sixth inning. Trevor Foster made it first and second with a walk. After a fly-out, Kris Martinek drove in the first Flashes run of the game with an RBI
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five strikeouts in those two innings, including striking out the side in the fourth inning. Rhoades pitched around an error in both the fourth and fifth inning. In the fourth inning after Trevor Foster reached on an error Rhoades recorded a pair of strikeouts and fly out. Rhoades recorded two quick outs in the fifth inning, before Tyler Chinchic reached on an error. Rhoades got out of the inning with a strike out. Rhoades tried to pick up his teammates all game as he his team committed in four of the
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ber 3). All young anglers must be accompanied by a parent or guardian while in the youth area, but adults are not required to have a fishing license. Adults are not allowed to fish in the youth area, but may assist their young anglers. Picnic tables and restroom facilities are available. Equipment, bait, and Division of Wildlife staff member assistance are provided at no charge thanks to the purchases of Ohio fishing licenses and federal contributions from the Sportfish Res-
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double. Brandon McFarland came off the bench for the Flashes to hit a two-run single to tie the game at 3-3. Champion added another run on an error to give them the lead at 43 heading into the bottom of the sixth inning. Mason Lipani doubled in the sixth inning, but the Lakers could not scrap together another hit to get a run in. Champion added three runs in the top of the seventh inning to take a 7-3 lead. Champion was able to score thanks to a single, an intentional walk, a pair of errors and eventually for the last time on a passed ball. The Lakers threatened to come back in the bottom of the seventh inning. Pymatuning Valley loaded the bases thanks to a pair of hit batters and a single by Aaron Cross. John Burford hit a fielder’s choice to bring in a run, making it 74. Naylor then recorded a strikeout before giving up a deep fly ball to Thurber to end the game.
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Falcons come back to win again BY BYRON C. WESSELL Gazette Newspapers
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Conneaut’s Geoffrey Johnson takes the handoff from Tommy Manning in the 4 x400 relay, Conneaut was second in the event.
Falcons Run in AACS BY ALLAN MONONEN Gazette Newspapers
cons were: Adam Chase, 800; Aaron Painter, shot put; and the 4 x 200 relay JEFFERSON - The team of Chase, Hamilton, AACS held it conference Jerry Scott and Jacob meet Tuesday at Falcon Dengg. stadium. The Falcons boys Kaydee DeVivo won the finished fourth and the la- pole vault for the host Faldies were sixth. cons. Their 4 x 800 relay Victors for the men were was third: Colleen David Chase in the high O’Connor, Natasha jump and Jacob Hamilton LeGrange, Summer in the pole vault. The 4 x Pacholke and Hannah Cole. 800 relay team won their O’Connor earned two event. They were: Adam fourths in the 800 and Chase, Daran Woodin, 1600 and the realyn team Andy Picard and Branden of DeVivo, Paige Clark, Scribben. Shannen Bartone and Jes- Jacob Hamilton, of Jefferson, clears 11’6 in the pole vault. Runners-up for the Fal- sica Becker was fourth. Hamilton won the event with a jump of 12 foot.
Spirit of America Boating Camp Deadline May 18 BY BYRON C. WESSELL Gazette Newspapers ASHTABULA - The Spirit of America Program offers girls and boys in the seventh grade the opportunity to develop self-confidence, set goals, build social skills, practice self-control, and demonstrate responsible behavior – all while having a great time learning to operate and maintain power craft, paddle craft and sail craft! This summer education program will be offered at no charge to interested seventh graders from Ashtabula County Schools. Applicants in seventh grade who are interested in taking this boating class should turn in applications to their school office by the May 18 deadline. The Spirit of America Boating Camp will begin June 2 at Lakeshore Park.
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CHESTERLAND - All shoots are the second weekend of the month, and are open to the public. Registration is 8 BY BYRON C. WESSELL a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday and 8 a.m. to noon on Sunday. Gazette Newspapers Adult are $10 and Cubs $5. Call Mike Ballash for directions or membership inforJEFFERSON - Greg Del mation at (440) 227-6756. Prince will be holding his annual Junior Golf Clinic for May 12-13: Target 3-D Swap Meet the 15th straight year at June 9-10: Native American 30 3-D Hickory Grove Golf Course. July 14-15: Cookout & 3- Target 3-D The program is for chilAug. 11-12: 3-D African Safari dren ages 8-16. Del Prince, Sept. 8: 3-D Deer Shoot along with Mark Whitsitt Sept. 9: Pig Roast (100 Tickets Available). (Texas U.S. Junior Champion) and Scott Treen (former Jefferson Area High School girls’ golf couch), team up to instruct the youth golf clinic that starts June 12 and runs for six weeks. The program takes Personal Service is Our Policy place every Tuesday staring at 10:30AM . The deadline • Life • Auto • Business • Farm • IRAs to register is June 10. The cost of the program is $75. • Home • Boat • RVs The first two weeks fo6265 State Route 45, Bristolville, OH 44402 cuses on an instructional portion that lasts 30-40 minutes. New participants learn
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JEFFERSON - The Jefferson Falcons softball team went down early in their game against West Geauga, but recovered to win 12-9. The Wolverines went up 9-2, but the Falcons battled back thanks to a strong hitting from the entire team. West Geauga started the game with the first three batters reaching. Taylor Tercek walked and Bri Sexton bunted for another hit. After an infield fly West Geauga scored two runs on an error to take an early lead. The Falcons had baserunners of their own in the bottom of the first, but failed to score. Kailey Reinke singled, Megan Hussing Walked and Molly Robinson singled. However, Allie Delooze pitched out of the jam for the Wolverines. Bailey Beckwith relived McKenzie Wilber on the mound for the Falcons in the second inning. The Wolverines added a run in the second inning as Allie Delooze hit a lead off single. Sasha Carter and Komar walked to load the bases with one out. Tercek drove in a run on a sac-fly, making it 3-0. Beckwith helped herself with a lead off single in the second inning and Wilber reached on an error. Sarah Busch cut the lead to one with a two-run double, making it 3-2. West Geauga had a big third inning as they scored six runs. Nicky Luciano started the inning after being hit by a pitch and was bunted over by Kaylie Doll. Marley Praprost singled and the Wolverines then bunted in a pair of runs. Allie Delooze and Meghan Dayringer each bunted in a run and was safe at first after the Falcons were late on the attempted outs at home. Sasha Carter loaded the bases after drawing a walk and West Geauga added a pair of runs on an error. Bri Sexton capped the inning with a two run single, upping the lead to 9-2. Bree Zalar doubled and Beckwith singled for the Falcons in the third inning, but they were unable to plate a run. The Falcons cut into the lead in the bottom of the fourth after loaded the bases
Bailey Beckwith pitches for the Jefferson Falcons during a recent game against West Geagua. with three straight walks with no outs. Megan Hussing hit an RBI single, making it 9-3. Molly Robinson followed with her own RBI single, making it 9-4. The Falcons made a dramatic come backing the fifth inning as Busch singled and Rachel Francis doubled her over to third. Kailey Reinke walked and Deanna Comp picked up an RBI single. Hussing kept things going as she walked in a run. Molly Robinson put the Falcons within one run with a tworun single. Jefferson would continue its scoring surge as Beckwith picked up an RBI ground out. Wilber picked up a walk and Busch picked up her second two-run double of the game to give the Falcons an 11-9 lead. Rachel Francis capped the inning with an RBI triple, making it 12-9. Beckwith pitched a onetwo-three sixth inning and went on to strike out the side in the seventh for the win. The Falcons were able to take advantage of an illegal substation as Meghan Dayringer re-entered the game in a different spot after coming into pitch. Dayringer who helped the Wolverines pitch out of a jam in the third inning was unable to play the rest of the game.
proper golf etiquette, such sa bal makring, repaing divots and raking bunkers. The first week will also focus on the art of putting; the following weeks focus on the following: chipping, short irons, mid-irons and the full swing, fairway woods and hybrids. Finally, in the sixth week the instructors concentrate on the driver. Starting the third week, the participants start playing rounds of golf. The program usually includes four rounds of golf on holes three through nine, depending on age. On the final day there will be a cookout of hamburgers, hotdogs, chips and ice-cream There willalso be some type of Junior Golf Participation gift such as a PHOTOS BY BYRON C. WESSELL medal or a trophy and a cer- The Jefferson Falcons softball team huddles up during a game against West Geauga. tificate of achievement.
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Imbrogno continues catching tradition BY BYRON C. WESSELL Gazette Newspapers ASHTABULA - Jeff Imbrongo the son of Jeff and Leanne Imbrogno has logged an impressive career as the backstop of the Edgewood Warriors baseball team. During his Sophomore season Jeff was the Team MVP and an All County Selection after batting .449 with 29 RBI’s and six homeruns. Jeff followed that up with an All County Selection his junior year after batting .438 with 28 RBI’s and three homeruns. In his senior season, Jeff is batting an impressive .571 with 29 RBI’s and three homeruns. Jeff Imbrogno has been playing the game of baseball since he was five years old as T-ball was his first experience. Imbrogno had a great experience in little league as he played for Sean Coz in minor leagues and George Dragon and the Indians in major league. “There was a time when the Indians only lost four games in three years. I think we were like 53-4,” Imbrogno said. Jeff also played travel league ball for the CLP Lightening and the Kingsville Renegades American Legion Team. “I like the camaraderie of the team and playing with friends,” Imbrogno said on what he likes best about playing baseball. Imbrogno has mostly played the catcher position during his high school years of baseball, but has also played shortstop and third base. He has come to enjoy playing the position, but it started off not being his choice. His TBall coach Sean Cox initial made the call as he told Jeff’s parents he was moving him to the catcher position. It turned out to be a good move as Jeff has followed in the footsteps of some great catchers at Edgewood. Jeff followed after Mike Schupska and Josh Bilbie just to name a couple of the previous catchers at Edgewood. Imbrogno has learned a lot from Schupska and Bilbie. Schupska graduated before Imbrogno started playing at Edgewood, but he was able to play with and learn from Bilbie. When, Imbrogno was 14 years old he had the opportunity to play on the Kingsville Renegades with both Mike and Josh. “They took me under their wing and taught me a lot that summer; whether it was catching, hitting, or even the mental situations that occur during a game. It’s been a real pleasure and an honor to continue the catching legacy here at Edgewood,” Imbrogno said. Even the local umpires understand how good the tradition of Edgewood catchers has been in recent past. “The local umpires who have been around for awhile, tell me how good the Edgewood catchers have been. I never had a chance to see him play, but from what I understand it all started with Tim Spencer. I’m just happy to be included in that group,” Imbrogno said. Imbrogno is one of the few baseball players to have a four
Warriors Mathis Qualifies for state meet top Cougars BY BYRON C. WESSELL Gazette Newspapers
BY BYRON C. WESSELL Gazette Newspapers MENTOR - The Edgewood Warriors baseball team picked up a 9-4 win over the Lake Catholic Cougars on Wednesday, May 9. Both teams used several pitchers in preparation of their upcoming tournament games. Zach Popely, Joe PHOTOS BY BYRON C. WESSELL Zappitelli, Tony Magda, Alex Jeff Imbrogno continues Vencil and Tyler Wawroski the tradition of great all pitched for the Warriors. Tom Mulig, Zack Frate, catches at Edgewood. year experience at the high David Johnson, Lou Peterlin school level. He started on the and Ryan Miller all pitched team as a freshman and for the Cougars. Edgewood scored two worked hard to remain there. “Being able to start as a 14 runs in the opening inning year old freshmen was a very to take a 2-0 lead. Lake Catholic cut the good experience. I’ve always had to work hard for what I lead to one by plating a run got, because I have always in their half of the first inbeen younger than most of the ning. The Cougars scored a run guys I played with. It really humbles you when you have in each of the first four into work and struggle for every- nings as they lead 3-2 and thing you get,” Imbrogno said then 4-3. Edgewood briefly tied the on being a four year letter wingame with a run in the top ner at Edgewood. “We’ve had some quality of the fourth inning with a teams in my four years here run, tying the game at 3-3. Zach Popely led the Warat Edgewood, but this year’s team could be the best. I guess riors with four hits and three my favorite memory would runs. Jeff Imbrogno added have to be the trip we took to three hits including a double Florida over spring break last and two runs scored. Bobby year,” Imbrogno said on some Dragon added two hits inof his favorite memories play- cluding a double and drove in three runs. Tyler ing for the Warriors. It has always been a goal Wawroski added two hits of Jeff’s to play baseball at the including a double and two college level. He has had sev- RBIs. Jimmy Wilson also eral offers to play at the next had two hits for the Warlevel, including Seton Hill and riors. Andrew Graeb scored Cleveland State. However, he two runs for the Warriors, has not found the right fit yet. while Kevin Joslin doubled. Zack Frate and Zack Cleveland State seemed to be a good fit, but unfortunately Hawkins each doubled for the school had to cut the base- Lake Catholic in the game. ball program. As of now Jeff is Don Koller and Billy Salem still undecided of where he will collected two hits a piece for be in the fall, but continues to the Cougars in the loss. Edgewood improved to 15talk to coaches and schools. One thing he does know is 6 with the win, while Lake he plans on majoring in Engi- Catholic dropped to 14-9. Tony Magda was credited neering or Civil Engineering with the win for Edgewood while at school. Right During the off-season Jeff and David Johnson took the also plans on playing summer loss for Lake Catholic. baseball, having a summer job and spending time with friends. Jeff currently volun- Jefferson Wrestling teers for Catholic Charities Club to hold and has been a participant in wrestling camp “Men Who Cook” for the past few years. Like a lot of area athletes, BY BYRON C. WESSELL Jeff’s parents played a big role Gazette Newspapers in his success. “I’ve always had a lot of supJEFFERSON - The port from my family over the Jefferson Wrestling Club years. Not just for baseball or will be having a three-day sports, but for anything I’ve wrestling camp June 19, 20 done. My parents never missed and 21 at the Jefferson High a school activity. My mother School. The camp is open to never even missed a practice, all ages and will cover Neubaseball or football; she’s al- tral/Top/Bottom Techniques ways been there to cart me and and Freestyle. Instruction my friends around,” Jeff said will be giving by the coachon the dedication of his family ing staff of Gannon Univeron his high school career. sity, Cleveland State UniverSome of his teammates sity and Lake Erie College have even grown accustomed programs. Jefferson’s own to considering his mom their MMA fighter Branden “Iron mom as well. They even look Lion” Hinkle will also be givforward to road trips for base- ing instructions. There will ball because of all the snacks be two sessions daily with inJeff’s mom would bring. tense drilling and live wres“My sister Amanda, who tling. Lunch will be proisn’t a big sports fan, has al- vided. The cost of the wresways been a big supporter of tling camp is $100 and a $25 mine. I know I will appreciate pre-registration payment is it even more as I get older,” Jeff due by June 1. For more inadded on the impact his fam- formation contact Doug ily has had on him. Cleveland at 440-813-5101.
ORWELL - Kaleb Mathis an eighth grader at Grand Valley will be participating in the Middle School Track and Field state meet at Reynoldsburg High School on May 27th in Columbus, Ohio. Kaleb Mathis became the first Grand Valley middle school to qualify for state after qualifying in the shot putt. Mathis routinely throws an average of 43 feet and two inches and hit that number again to qualify. Mathis is currently ranked third in the state in the shot putt event. Kaleb Mathis has been participating in track for two years now as he first went out in seventh grade. “Some of my friends told me it would be really cool to do so I tried out and I was good at it so I stuck with it,” Kaleb said on why he went out for track. His throwing coach at
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Kaleb Mathis will be competing at the Middle School Track state meet in the shot put. Grand Valley is Chris Doran. Most track stars think “He teaches me good tech- about going to State at the niques to throw and encour- high school level but not in ages me. He’s an all-around Middle School. good coach,” Mathis said on “I like the fact that it’s his throwing coach. competitive,” Mathis said on “It’s an hour and unreal. why he likes shot putt. I never thought I’d do anyMathis also participates thing like this,” Mathis said in discus and in the 200on what it means to him to meter dash. go to state. “It’s a nice way to hang out with friends and meet new shot putters from other schools and show off our talThe Larry Packe Youth Memorial Hunt will take ents,” Mathis said on why he place on Saturday, June 2 at the Ashtabula County likes track. Coon Hutners Club Grounds on Griggs Road in “I want to win. I want to Jefferson, Ohio. be first in state,” Kaleb said Games and other activities will start at 2pm. The on his goals at the state licensed bench show deadline is at 4pm and the limeet. censed nite hunt deadline is 8pm. Trophies will be Kaleb Mathis and his awarded to bench show winners and top three nite family plans to stay down in hunt winners will receive gas cards and lights.For Columbus for two days and more information contact Red Anthony 440-577-1290 would like the community to or Kim Breden at 440-577-1178 or 440 813-0463. come out and support him.
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Mustangs win in final at bat BY BYRON C. WESSELL Gazette Newspapers
Mitchell Lake pitches for the Grand Valley Mustangs during a tournament game against Berkshire.
ORWELL – The Grand Valley Mustangs and Berkshire Badgers battled it out in a tough Division III sectional championship baseball game on Thursday, May 10. Berkshire put a run on the board in the opening inning as Travis Smetana drew a one out walk. Smetana went to second on a wild pitch and later scored on a single by Matt Elko giving the Badgers a 1-0 lead. The Mustangs bats would be quiet early on as Elko breezed through the first inning on the mound. Adam Moodt and Kyle Hodge drew walks in the second inning for the Mustangs, but Elko got out of the inning with a double play.
The Grand Valley Mustangs shake hands with the Berkshire Badgers after a recent Division III tournament game. Lake struck out the side in the second inning and picked up a one-two-three inning in the third. Stanley Sirrine started the bottom of the third inning with a single and went to second on a wild pitch. Mitchell Lake helped his cause with a RBI double to tie the game at 1-1. The Mustangs kept the rally going as A.J. Henson reached on an error and Jeromy Rockafellow loaded the bases with a walk. Moodt gave the Mustangs a 2-1 advantage with an RBI fielder’s choice. The Badgers tied the game up in the fourth as Matt Elko picked up his second single. Luke Coleman PHOTOS BY BYRON C. WESSELL also singled in the inning Joe Satterfield warms-up in left field for the Grand Valley and Ryan Acker was hit by a Mustangs during a recent game.
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pitch. Tyler Moses drew a bases loaded walk to bring in a run and tie the game at 2-2. Caden Dudinsky also walked in the run as Berkshire took a 3-2 lead heading into the bottom of the fourth inning. Lake gave up a two-out double to Jeff Fisher in the fifth inning, but he was later erased when he was caught stealing. Lake walked to start the fifth inning and went to second on a passed ball. Henson moved Lake over on a ground and Rockafellow tied the game up again with an RBI single up the middle. Lake pitched around a single to Ryan Acker in the sixth inning to keep the game tied. Caden Dudinksy drew a lead off walk for
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