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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2011 PV High School Homecoming celebration is Friday By DORIS COOK Gazette Newspapers ANDOVER - It’s Homecoming weekend coming up for the Pymatuning High School Lakers students and football team. Festivities begin on this Friday at 5:15 p.m. with the grand parade. Units including the PVHS Lakers marching band will form at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church parking lot south on Route 7. The marchers including floats, decorated vehicles and other units will march around Andover Public Square then come west on Route 6 to the high school stadium. The parade is open to any area groups, clubs, individuals and organizations to join in on the festivities. Persons can enter their antique cars and trucks, also, says Amy Moyer , Student Council advisor. The weather forecast looks good for the evening event. Vying for the honors of 2011 Homecoming king and queen are the following PVHS senior candidates : Zane Feydo, Alan Fink, Ryan McGinnis, Jason Noxon, Lexis Cunningham, Taylor Rhoades, Elizabeth Schantz, and Halle Wilkerson. They will be introduced at the 6:30 p.m. coronation ceremonies before the football game. Attendants for the homecoming court are freshmen Ryan Wilkerson and Emma Taylor, sophomores Cory Mercer and Hannah Bilek, and juniors Paul Mercer and Chelsea Schovanec. The school’s traditional Homecoming dance is on Saturday night starting at 7 p.m.

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Andover Fall Fest a hit despite rainy weather By DORIS COOK Gazette Newspapers ANDOVER - The Andover Township Park may have been squishy from an off and on again rain last Saturday, but hundreds came out for the annual Andover Fall Fest, sponsored by the Andover Area Chamber of Commerce. There was lots of good food to eat, contests to join, and musical entertainment to enjoy. The parade was smaller than usual because of weather conditions, but marchers were energetic and didn’t seem to mind a few raindrops. “The festival goes on rain or shine,” said Lara Reibold, co-chair with Sheila Michael. Many people brought their umbrellas or braved the chill fall air bundled up with coats and hats. Kids didn’t seem to mind the weather conditions as they meandered through the Hay Maze or got into decorating pumpkins. Over a dozen vendors set up their wares under tents to sell everything from jewelry to handmade goat milk fudge to Tupperware, handmade quilts, purses and even one vendor took photographs in a fall setting. Winners of the pumpkin decorating contest were Luke and McKenzie Martin. The homemade baked goods contest drew lots of entries, which were later sold at auction in the afternoon. Volunteering his time at the bake sale was auctioneer Alex Grennan. Reibold said the baking contest sale generated $662 with more than half going to Community Care Group of Andover. CCG members then donated those funds to a local Andover child with a medical related illness, said Myra Brown.

Orwell Council narrows village manager’s search to three finalists By DORIS COOK Gazette Newspapers

agreed on three men, but did not want to name them at this point. He said the three individuals will ORWELL VILLAGE - The vil- be notified within the next few days lage council sub-committee dealing in order to set up interview days. with finding a village manager met The candidate chosen by the enTuesday night to select three final- tire council will fill the village’s first ists for interviews later this month. manager’s position come Jan. 1 next Council President David Hartz with year. The change in village governcouncilors Julie Mordesovich, ment structure came as village resiCharles McElroy and Don Herbster dents in 2010 voted to eliminate the went over 11 applicants, who re- mayor-council form of government turned a questionnaire the commit- under a charter change. tee sent them last month. “I will call the three men and set “We had 11 of the 16 return the up separate interview days. We (the questionnaire with very good re- committee) will do a meet and greet sponses. I’d like to get it down to tour with them and tour the village. three maybe four people we can We’d like to bring them into the vilagree on to interview,” he said as lage for a tour, meet school, busithey began discussing the resumes. ness, and our industry officials. After more than an hour of disSee MEETING page 2A cussion, Hartz said the committee

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Winning first place in decorated floats is the Ashtabula County Help Me Grow group of youngsters with adult chaperones. They were part of grand parade lineup at the Andover Chamber’s Fall Festival on Oct. 1. RIGHT: The lens was turned on to local photographer, Erica Pashley of Tiger Lily Photography in her booth at the annual Andover Fall Fest. Pashley was among the vendors and artisans set up under tents as shelter from the rainy weather. Saxophonist Don Perry of Jefferson kept up a steady stream of pop music from the park pavilion, then was followed by some of the past and current Andover Idol winners. Emcee Jonathan Browning played his guitar accompanying 2011 Idol winner vocalist Melissa Harvey of Andover. The Chamber booth volunteers were kept busy serving up hot steamy chili and hot chocolate drinks along with roasted hot dogs. Other food vendors were selling everything from elephant ears, Swiss cheese on a stick to pulled pork sandwiches under the Andover UM Church’s huge tent. Near the end of the day the 50/50 raffle ticket sales winner Charlie Rose of Andover walked away with his cash prize.

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Hundreds turn out for GVHS Academic Boosters Chili Cook-off By DORIS COOK Gazette Newspapers ORWELL VILLAGE - A cool typical fall night with even intermittent raindrops was a perfect scene to enjoy Grand Valley High School Academic Boosters Chili Cook-off before a hometown football game. Hundreds turned out to attend the cook-off beginning at 4 p.m. and continuing to past 6:30 p.m. Twenty-nine entries of different kinds of chili were entered in the competition, said Melissa PHOTOS BY DORIS COOK Cole, co-chairman for the event Promoting sales of bricks for the GV Walk of Pride during the Sept. 30 held at the school’s cafeteria. Chili Cook-off at the high school were juniors Samantha Palmer, See CHILI page 4A Amelia Collins-Dent, and Brittany Stafford.

Scarecrow Contest on at Andover Public Library

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The Scarecrows have arrived to be judged and admired for creative artwork by area residents, says Susan Hill, director of Andover Public Library. The library’s Community Garden is full of interesting stuffed individuals. See story and more photos on page 3A.

The Not-So Itsy-Bitsy Spider... PHOTO BY DORIS COOK

No, this huge spider is not real. It’s all part of the Halloween decorated yard of Becky and John Burford of Williamsfield. The couple keep adding a few scary items each year for the Halloween season at their corner of Stanhope-Kelloggsville Road and Route 322 for passing motorists to enjoy.

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Blaha Family dinner dance to benefit Seidman Cancer Center By DORIS COOK Gazette Newspapers

Andover Showplace theater has new owners By DORIS COOK Gazette Newspapers ANDOVER VILLAGE Starting out on a new venture, Justin and Desiree Dlugokecki of Mantua are the new owners of Andover Showplace theater on the square. Dlugokecki said he saw the theater was for sale online and with his father decided to check it out last month with the former owners, Dan and Donn McAllister of Andover. He said the building and everything including equipment was in good shape. So after talking with his wife, Dlugokecki said the couple went ahead with the purchase of the business. “My mom and dad own and operate the Garrettsville Roller Rink. They have had it for some 21 years. I grew up helping them at the rink. Our family roller rink is open full time now with school back in session,” he said. The Andover theater has a seating capacity of 144 and under the new owners is open Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 4 p.m. and 7:15 p.m., and on Sundays at 4 p.m. “The times vary a bit depending on the length of the movie we are showing to the public. We are averaging 30

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New owner of the Andover Showplace theater Justin Dlugokecki talks about his plans for the business and renting it out for special occasions and live entertainment. Justin and wife Desiree recently purchased the theater business from previous owners, Dan and Donna McAllister of Andover. plus people a week for each show. It’s mostly local residents. My goal is to keep prices affordable and to have people come and enjoy movies every week,” said Dlugokecki. For this coming Friday and Saturday, Oct. 7 and 8 the new owners will have a 9:45 pm. late show offering free popcorn with purchase of a beverage. Dlugokecki joked a bit saying,”I’m the only one in my family who know how to run a movie projector. My previous employment I learned how to run a projector when I worked at Marquee Cinema now known as Cinemark Theaters.

When I got out of high school I went to work for the former Geauga Lake Six Flags Park as a ride operator and did other supervisory jobs there. It was good experience for me,” he said. Dlugokecki said he’s always wanted to own a business in the entertainment industry. His wife is a firefighter/paramedic with the Hiram Fire Department and the joint MantuaShalersville Fire District. “I’ve always loved small towns and Andover’s small town atmosphere is one reason we decided to purchase the theater. My mom Linda and

my wife have been helping get the interior cleaned up. We plan to show the movies through Thanksgiving weekend,” Dlugokecki said, He’s also open to renting the theater for other entertainment groups and line up some live show entertainment at Christmas holiday time through to spring. “I really want to keep it open at least once a month from January through to March. The interior is very nice. The previous owners renovated the interior from 2008 to 2010 and reopened it as a movie theater,” Dlugokecki said. Most of the movies the new owners get through a broker in Cuyahoga County. “We get the first run movies after they’ve been in the bigger theaters. They are on 35 millimeter film reels, which I tape together on Thursday before showings for the weekend. They come on anywhere from 8 to 10 reels delivered to us,” he said. Dluglokecki said he welcomes comments from the moviegoers coming to Andover Showplace as to the types of films shown. Anyone interested in renting the facility can contact him by calling (330) 235-3400.

ORWELL - The family and friends of the late Mary E. Blaha, longtime nurse and community volunteer from Rock Creek area, are sponsoring a Sweetest Day dinner dance to benefit the Seidman Cancer Center at UHHS Geauga Medical Center in Chardon and the Mary E. Blaha Memorial Fund. The event is set for Saturday, Oct. 15 at St. Mary’s Church Social Hall in Orwell Village. Blaha, a breast cancer survivor and veteran nurse at UH Geauga Medical Center, was killed May 22 this year in a motorcycle accident. Her sister-in-law, Diane Giel of Orwell described as a “woman with so many passions”, who overcame her own breast cancer battle to help others. “Mary helped so many people very anonymously through her job at UHHS Geauga Medical Center. At her funeral and since people have come forward to tell us stories of how she helped them personally. She worked in the Oncology Department at Geauga Medical Center. There”s been such an outpouring of support and tributes to Mary’ss memory since May. We (the family and friends) decided to hold this benefit dance to raise money for one of her projects-the Seidman Cancer Center,” Giel said. Blaha helped raise money for the Seidman Cancer Center before her death. Proceeds from the Sweetest Day dinner dance event will go to the two spe-

cial funds. The Rock Creek resident grew up in Cleveland and graduated from Notre Dame Academy. Blaha took her nurses training from St. Vincent Charity Nursing School and been in the nursing profession since 1983 until her death. She was also a volunteer firefighter for the Morgan Hose Fire Department in Rock Creek and the Rock Creek Conservation Club, member of the Ashtabula County Antique Engine Club. Her husband, Joe and three children are among survivors plus six brothers and sisters, and a grandson. The dinner dance event will open at 5:30 p.m. with dinner served from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. by the church committee. Dancing to the music furnished by the Long Shotz Band is set from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Geil said her sister-inlaw often came to Grand Valley Chamber of Commerce dances in the past to hear the Long Shotz Band play. The committee is hoping to sell 200 tickets to the event. Tickets are $20 per person and available by contacting Diane Giel at Orwell Key Bank center (440) 437-5142 or (440) 668-0708. The church is located at 103 N. Maple Street in the village with plenty of parking space for attendees, In addition to the dinner dance, the guests can buy tickets for a 50/50 raffle and bid on Chinese auction items. Any one wishing to donate items for the Chinese auction are welcome by contacting Giel.

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Orwell Village legal solicitor David McCombs discusses the audit report done by Cantor Co. auditors with company executive Paul Cantor Tuesday night. At the table by McCombs are Council President David Hartz (left) and Mayor Larry Bottoms (right).

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Auditor Paul Cantor (center) explains his firm’s draft audit report and recommendations to Orwell Village Council members Tuesday night in a joint meeting. Next to Cantor is Councilor Don Herbster and village fiscal officer, Cindy Pace. They will meet with our police and fire chiefs and village employees,” Hartz said after the meeting. He did say the three men are experienced in public government operations and hold education degrees. All three are from Ohio, although the council’s 16 semi-finalists included candidates from outof-state. Village Mayor Larry Bottoms, who will retire as of Dec. 31 with the change in government structure, will be in on the final interviews, Hartz said. Council will also be reduced from seven members to five as of Jan. 1 next year and the present Board of Public Affairs will be dissolved with the changeover. Hartz said the interviews will be set up on the availability of the three finalists, “We want to be fair with each person as to their present job responsibilities. The first interviews with each candidate will be with our council subcommittee. I’d like to see us get these interviews done this month if possible,” Hartz said. Prior to the council’s manager ’s subcommittee meeting, the panel met with Paul Cantor of Cantor Co. from Youngstown, who completed the village audit for 2009 and 2010. Cantor met at council’s request to clear up some confusion over the draft audit report plus questions the council sought clarified as to several non-compliance recommendations the firm made. Cantor’s firm did not place any findings against the village, but made recommendations on handling certain account funds under the water and sewer department operations in the future. The account items in question dealt mostly with a sewer debt fund, which now can be used to pay off each year the village’s USDA loan for the sewer plant expansion. When council makes its 2012 appropriations the account use can be changed, officials agreed.

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Orwell police arrest burglary suspect By DORIS COOK Gazette Newspapers ORWELL VILLAGE Working on a tip from Ashtabula City Police Department last Saturday night, Orwell police officers arrested James Pasanen, 21, of 185 E. Main St., Orwell on burglary related charges, said Police Chief Chad Fernandez. Orwell officers Chris Monda, Sgt. Will Roskos with assistance from an Andover PD officer uncovered stolen items in Pasanen’s apartment.

Pasanen was transported to Ashtabula County jail in Jefferson. He appeared for arraignment on Monday, Oct. 3 before Judge Richard Stevens. Pasanen is charged with receiving stolen property, a first degree misdemeanor. He was released on a $2,500 unsecured bond by the court and ordered to have no contact with the victim. A plea hearing is set for Oct. 13 before the court judge, a court spokesman said.

Scarecrow Contest on at Andover Public Library ANDOVER VILLAGE - The Scarecrows have arrived to be judged and admired for creative artwork by area residents, says Susan Hill, director of Andover Public Library. The library’s Community Garden is full of interesting stuffed individuals. “Each scarecrow in the Scarecrow Contest has a number, but when you come into the library to vote you will see their pictures on the voting jars,” Hill explained. Each person is allowed one vote for the absolute “Best” Scarecrow. Those with the most votes will take first place and $75 cash prize. Second place winner receives $50, and third place winner gets $25. Ballots are available at the Library Circulation Desk. Voting runs from Oct. 1 through Oct. 31, the day of the final counting and announcement of the winners. “We have 10 entries and each is very unique,” Hill said.

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Andover Art Group schedule set for monthly programs ANDOVER VILLAGE - Carol Zaebst, Andover Art Group coordinator, has set the schedule for programs and classes for the rest of this year and into 2012. The Art Group is free and meets at the Andover Public Library on the third Monday evenings each month at 6 p.m. The group uses the library’s Brenda Merrill Meeting Room. The following list is the programs/classes coming up. * Oct. 17-Super Sculpy Clay * Nov. 21-Super Sculpy II with Mary Margaret Konstansec * No meetings for January and February * March 19-Watercolor Still Life with Carol Zaebst * April 16-Charcoal upside down drawing * Field Trip to Lakeland May Show * June- Group art exhibit Refreshments are provided at each class and everyone is welcome to participate. For more information call the library at (440) 293-6792.

Marrison family holds annual summer reunion ANDOVER - The 82nd annual Marrison family reunion was held on Aug. 28 with Ruth Mary Service as hostess this year. Reunion co-president Bob Doyle introduced two family groups and welcomed folks to the gathering. Approximately 48 persons attended the picnic gathering. The new families were Mr. And Mrs. Terry Jenkins of Andover, and Martin Getze and sons of Ashtabula. A brief business meeting was held with

Service inviting everyone back in 2012. Games for all ages were played by the group. Youngest person attending was the one-year-old daughter of Glen and Niki Wilson. Oldest person was Ida Mae Marrison, 99, of N. Kingsville. She will celebrate her 100th birthday next year and also won the traveling Marrison trophy. – Submitted by Rosaline Doyle, secretary

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Ghosts of Burton tour combines history and folklore

BURTON - On Saturdays, Oct. 15 and Oct. 22 Century Village, in the center of Burton in Geauga County will be the site of a historical Ghost Tour. This is the fifth year for the Ghosts Of Burton Historical Tour, and the second year the venue is the historical grounds of Century Village, owned by the Geauga County Historical Society. Attendees will learn about the local history of the area, with a special focus on the pioneers of Geauga County and the greater Connecticut Western Reserve. Because the Ghosts of Burton Historical Tour will weave through several buildings on the Century Village grounds, guides will also discuss some of the folklore and stories relating to those structures, including some local legends of ghostly activity. Part of the tour includes a trip to the old cemetery to view very old headstones and learn about the pioneers and other townsfolk buried there. The tour guides will also discuss “fashion” in headstones and interesting facts about graveyards and burials. Tour Organizer, Robyn Morris said, “We are so pleased to focus on Geauga County’s Century Village this year. The grounds and 150 plus year-old buildings are a perfect location for our walking tour. This venue will be interesting and exciting for newcomers and returning attendees alike.” The Munroe Falls Paranormal Society (MFPS) will set up paranormal monitoring equipment within one of the homes, which is said to be haunted. With their equipment

in place, MFPS members will interpret their findings to tour attendees, who will be able to view monitors and ask questions. This is an opportunity to see real “ghost-hunters” in action. Many of the buildings at Century Village will be open for this tour. Some have stories of haunting or unusual activity. Ghost stories and histories will be woven throughout the tour. However, this is not a “Halloween Haunted House Tour”. This tour does not use theatrics to produce ghostly images. To protect the artifacts in the interior of the buildings, Century Village requires that cameras and other photo-

Andover college student CHILI on Ashland U. committee

Hot dogs were also on the menu served up by a father-daughter team of Ken Medved and daughASHLAND - Ethan Crawford of Andover is a member of t e r, L a u r a F u l a r z , a Peers Promoting Organized Wellness at Ashland former GVHS graduate. University.Crawford is majoring in fashion merchandising. Volunteers set up the Crawford is the son of Kimberly Crawford of Andover. chili entries on long tables He is a 2011 graduate of Pymatunning High School. with donor labels on each Peers Promoting Organized Wellness (PPOW) is a stu- crock pot or roaster condent run organization that focuses on promoting a healthier tainers. There were two lifestyle to the students of Ashland University. PPOW holds categories for entries: Ina variety of wellness programs and activities throughout dividual and Business/ the year. Group, said Cole. Ashland University is a mid-sized, private institution Jim Krieg took the honconveniently located a short distance from Akron, Cleve- ors for the best individual land, and Columbus, Ohio. The university values the indi- entry. Gage Excavating vidual student and offers a unique educational experience won the business group that combines the challenge of strong, applied academic entry. There was also a programs with a faculty and staff.

graphic equipment are not permitted inside the buildings. Voice recorders and other non-photographic equipment are permitted inside. All types of equipment are permitted outside the buildings and at the graveyard. Pre-registration and prepayment is required. Tour times are 6 p.m., 7 p.m., and 8 p.m. Each tour lasts for about two and half hours. The cost is $18 per person. This historical tour is intended to appeal to adults, but teens and children are welcome. At least one tour group during the 6 p.m. time frame will be geared for families. The Ghosts of Burton Tour is an easy-pace walking tour of about a mile and includes a short trip by shuttle bus. The Ghosts of Burton Historical Tour is sponsored by the Western Reserve Heritage Association. CenSUBMITTED PHOTO tury Village is located just south of the green in the center of Burton. Registered tour attendees will receive confirmations with instructions as to where to park and meet their tour guides. The Village of Burton offers several restaurant choices for dinner before the your. Overnight accommodations can be reserved in advance at area bed and breakfast inns and larger resorts. Burton is located at the intersection of State Routes 700/168 and Route 87, midway between Warren and Cleveland - about 35 miles East of downtown Cleveland. For more information, contact the Ghosts of Burton Tour at 440-834-5050 or GhostsOfBurton@gmail.com, or visit www.GoodwinHouseBB.com

From page 1A special category created between friendly rivals, the Grand Valley kitchen chili entry vs. the PV Lakers kitchen chili entry. Cole said the judges picked GV kitchen entry. “This was the first year for our Academic Boosters to sponsor the Chili Cookoff,” she said. There was also a dessert table loaded with cakes, brownies or even pie plus all the chili you could eat for $5 per person. The following area and local business groups do-

nated by bringing their chili specialties: Gallo’s Auto Sales, Huntington Bank, RW & Sons Electric, Key Bank, Country Neighbor, Woody’s Grub & Pub, Gage Excavating, Grand Valley Soccer Team, 4-H Hoppin’ Hoofers, and Grand Valley Drama Group. Cole said lots of volun-

teers stepped up to help out in serving and cleaning up. Nickles Bakery also donated toward the event. Money raised helps fund the Academic Boosters scholarship program, which presents a scholarship to a qualifying senior graduate in the spring.

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Wendy Harrison and daughter Lauren of Orwell Township were among the crowd enjoying a variety of chili recipes entered in the GVHS Academic Boosters annual Chili Cook-off held Sept. 30.

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Helping set up trays of silverware, cups for chili and plates are volunteers with the GVHS Academic Boosters, Karleen Wright and Donna Tropp. They kept busy retrieving and cleaning trays and resetting items for the Chili Cook-off crowd.

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Enjoying a chili supper from entries in the GVHS Academic Booster Chili Cook-off event last Friday are Shirley and Phil Phelps from Colebrook Township.

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Dishing out the hot dogs for the GVHS Academic Boosters Chili Cook-off is former GV graduate Laura Fularz and Trying out a few of the chili entries at the Academic her dad, Ken Medved. Fularz said she came back to Boosters cook-off last Friday before the football game is help out this year. Larry Dyke.

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Kinsman Historical Society Harvest of Homes tour is Saturday By DORIS COOK G azette Newspapers KINSMAN TOWNSHIP The Kinsman Historical Society is sponsoring its Harvest of Homes tours for the public on this Saturday with seven historic homes including a former feed mill renovated for a family home, a one-time dance hall currently housing a new antiques store, and two early church parsonages. The drive-it-yourself tours are held every other year alternating with home tours in Andover Village area. This is the 10th tour sponsored by the Kinsman Historical Society. Tour hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are $10 person on sale with the location maps at the Kinsman United Methodist Church, 8362 Main St. (Route 7) in town. Co-chairmen for the event are Donna Carmichael and Richard Webb. KHS volunteers are hostesses in each of the tour sites for the day. The home tours start at the Kinsman church, built in 1876, and feature buildings spanning dates from the early 1800s through the 20th century, said Webb. Signs will be posted at each of the tour home sites for visitors to easily identify as they follow the map. There will be a separate lunch served to the public from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. by the women of the Kinsman UM Church. Lunch tickets can be purchased separate from the homes tour. The tour sites include the following: * Eagle Wings Antiques LLC Shop on Route 7 north of the town, formerly known

* A former old feed mill outbuilding was turned into a family home by owner Gerald Pompeii. It has three period additions and overlooks Pymatuning Creek. The home is located south of the town circle on Route 7. * A 1900s era farmhouse on Pymatuning-Kinsman Road, just off Route 7 north and before Weber-Cole Road. The owners, Aaron and Melissa Miller have built several additions to the original small farmhouse. * The J. Burnham House located at 6148 state Route 5 east off Route 7. It was built in the 1830s by early Kinsman builder-architect Willis Smith, who came from New England with early Kinsman pioneer families. “Willis Smith built a lot of the older homes and churches in and around PHOTOS BY DORIS COOK Kinsman. He was brought This is the newer First Presbyterian Church of Kinsman Manse at Church and Main Street corner, a site for the Harvest here by the first Kinsman family setters. The early of Homes tour Oct. 8 by the local historical society in Kinsman. Kinsman pioneer homes * The First Presbyterian were built from pine and as the Pleasure Park Dance House with a doll house in- Church of Kinsman Manse Hall. Built in 1929 it’s now side is owned by Shirley built in 1838 era and located Church newer Manse built whitewood trees. Smith deopen as an antique and Davis. The home is located on Main Street. It has been in 1875 is located at the cor- signed and built a number of refurbished and now owned ner of Church Street and them,” Webb said. on Main Street (Route 7). home furnishing store. * The First Presbyterian by Robert and Marie Wiland. Main Street (Route 7). * 1890’s Gingerbread In addition to the home tours, the Kinsman Free Public Library will be open with its local history room displaying some of the pioneer history memorabilia collected of early Kinsman families and famous lawyer, Clarence Darrow, who lived in the town. There will be a Farmers Market open on the public square. Other shops open for the tour include Susie’s Florist at 8393 Main Street; Peters Pumpkin Patch on Route 7 with pumpkins, straw, Indian corn etc.; and Henry Innocenzi & Son at 6220 Goff The former 1920s era Pleasure Park Dance Hall on Route 7 north is now occupied by owners of the Eagle Wings Court selling pumpkins, corn and assorted items. Antiques LLC shop. It is part of the Harvest of Homes Oct. 8 tour in Kinsman Township.

Orwell fiber artist has turned hobby into a sideline business By DORIS COOK Gazette Newspapers

ORWELL TOWNSHIP Kerrie Rusnak has turned her sewing and art creativity from a hobby to a sideline business. As an entrepreneur in forming her own business called Kreative Fibers by KR Designs, Rusnak says she’s always like to sew since a child. “When I was a kid I’d sew Barbie outfits with some of my mom’s fabrics. I would draw and make these Barbie clothes, but drawing wasn’t for me. I do love now to design all kinds of things. My workshop is in the garage, which I share with my husband Tim,” she said. The couple live in an 1853 era old farmhouse, they’ve periodically remodeled without changing too much of the original design. As for her full-time occupation, Rusnak is traffic manager and purchasing agent for Mid-West Materials Inc. in Lake County. Rusnak grew up in Garfield Heights, graduated from Garfield Heights High School, then went to Kent State University. “When I was at Kent I majored in geology and minored in art. I never dreamed I’d be doing some of the design and art creations I do now. I wake up in the middle of the night sometimes with ideas and put it down in writing,” she said smiling. “I first dabbled in the PHOTOS BY DORIS COOK Kreative Fibers company I Fiber artist Kerrie Rusnak of Orwell Township stands by formed to sell all my arty the oak wood lamp she designed and made in her things from handmade deworkshop studio. Some of her other artistic works signer purses to wooden decorate the Rusnak home. photograph Memory Blocks to crochet and knitted scarves. The bubble scarves I knit are my own design and they’ve done well at shows. I started going to art and craft shows a year or two ago. Most of what I started out with were the photo Memory Blocks, which are great Christmas gifts. I do four or five shows a year,” she said. How does she do it? Rusnak said her art creativity genes are inherited from her mother and dad. Her mom, Joan Lasy brings some of her own hand made quilts and other items along when daughter Kerrie books a show and they share space. “My dad could make This wall piece of art done in wire and wood is a design most anything from a pile done by fiber artist Kerrie Rusnak. It is a three dimensional of wood. I’ve designed and made our pine and oak indesign leaf pattern of wire set on wood panels.

laid wood dining room table here for the house. I also made our living room small wood coffee table,” said Rusnak Some of the wall art are Rusnak’s creations taking something old and making it useable again. “We share our house with our dog Molly and six cats. The cats just sort of were strays and came to live with Tim and I,” she joked. The cats all have names like TJ, Max, Ink, Kirby, Patches, and Kitty Kitty. Rusnak said some of the cats appeared homeless and ended up on the couple’s doorsteps to stay. For her fall shows already booked, Rusnak has been busy making fingerless gloves with fuzzy lining material. She especially enjoys creating three dimensional art creations. Rusnak said she’s linked with other women entrepreneurs to help market her creations. “The fingerless gloves have sold well so far. I try to go to shows at different locations than just around Ashtabula and Lake counties. This weekend I’ll be down in the Columbus area at my biggest show so far. We’ll see how it goes and I do mail orders and also online,” Rusnak said. Rusnak’s email address is krdesignsoh@gmail.com. She’s been updating the Web site for her business also. The Web site address i s : www.krdesignoh.weebly.com or call by phone for an appointment or to place orders at (440) 862-0334. “I make a lot of Christmas gifts for my family. People ask me when do I find time to do all this art. I do it even while watching television and in my spare time. I remember my first show and had all funky kinds of art creations, but my purses were one of my biggest sellers. So I still make them and gotten into lots of other items,” Rusnak said.

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One of the Rusnaks’ cats, Ink sits on the dining room table sharing space with Kerrie Rusnak’s designer purses made from special order fabrics she buys. Much of the fabric is purchased online with different materials used in the handles.

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Lara Reibold, Fall Fest co-chair holds one of the homemade pies being auctioned off by Alex Grennan on Oct. 1. The bake goods auction sale generated $662 dollars from generous bidders, an all time high for the festival.

Amanda Lockwood leads a group of her Turbo Kick exercise class members down around Andover Public Square during the Fall Fest parade last Saturday afternoon. Raindrops did not seem to bother this group.

This hay wagon full of little PV Lakers sports fans and players were part of the tandem wagons taking a third place win for creative floats in the parade.

PV High School senior Keysha Cumba helps Shayna Alexander last Saturday in the pumpkin decorating tent at the Andover Fall Fest.

The PV Lakers football theme float won third place honors in the float category for the Andover Lake Festival on Oct. 1.

The Andover Bank float entry took second place in the Andover Fall Festival parade last weekend. The canvas cover was needed as rain dampened the number of entries for the parade, but not the enthusiasm of onlookers.

Clad in their rain gear are members of the PV High School Lakers Marching Band leading the marching units, floats and vehicles in last Saturday’s Andover Fall Fest parade around the square.

Having fun in the Fall Fest hay maze last Saturday were Brittany Quellhorst and Desiree Reynolds even it was a little rainy.

Holding on to her huge umbrella to keep dry is JiJi Drnek Dressed for the chilly fall day and enjoying the food and of Andover and her great-grandchildren Bailey and games at the Andover Fall Fest are sisters Sophie and Hayden Chiarelli of Conneaut. They came out for the Maggie Hockran of Andover. parade, food and kids games despite the rainy weather.

Bundled up against the chill and rainy weather at the Andover Fall Fest last Saturday in their tent of handmade fudge, towels, craft items are this mother-daughter duo, Jessie Kocab of Kinsman (left) and her mom, Donna Jonathan Browning on guitar accompanied Melissa Coltman of Wayne Township. Kocab has Orchard Creek Harvey, winner of this year’s Andover Idol contest in the Miss Pymatuning 2011 Lake Fest queen, Emily Miller of Crafts and Coltman has Tangled Acres crafts and raises spring. They were among the musical entertainers on Andover waves to the parade watchers from her perch goats for the fudge specialties, also makes beeswax stage despite the rainy weather for the Andover Fall Fest as the units made their way around Public Square for the tapers and handmade sewn items from blankets to last weekend. Chamber of Commerce’s annual Fall Fest. jewelry bags.

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The festival now in its 5th year is always held on the first Saturday in October. The parade marchers were led by Andover PD cruiser and the PV High School Lakers Marching band. Floats and other units included cast members in the Andover

Community Theater Society’s upcoming “Willie Wonka Jr.” musical. The cast busily passing out candy to parade watchers. Youngsters along the street grabbed up the candy as each group passed by tossing out the treats.

Umbrella clad marchers in this group with PV district vocal teacher Maribeth Miltner (at left) are students in the “Willie Wonka Jr.” musical cast coming up next month produced by the Andover Community Theater Society.

Passing out candy to parade crowds as they walked around Andover Public Square in the Fall Fest parade last Saturday are local kids in the Andover Community Theater Society production of “Willie Wonka Jr.” musical.

Among the jewelry artisans selling items at the Andover Fall Fest was Mary Lilly of Don Perry of Jefferson Lillyn James Creations from entertained the Andover Fall Madison. Lilly and her Festival crowd with his daughter, Ryan James both saxophone numbers from Sheila Michael, co-chair for the Andover Fall Festival this shared the booth with their Holding a couple of the delicious homemade pies and the Andover park pavilion year, brought her umbrella just in case. With her is handmade jewelry for sale cakes brought in for the Fall Fest baked good contest in stage. Perry is a return favorite husband, Mel as they walked around to take in the events including beach glass and the Andover Chamber event are volunteers Sheryl for the festival this year. turquoise special pieces. despite the chilly weather. McGann and Heather Smith. The baked good entries were later sold at auction to festival goers.

Joining in for the annual Andover Fall Fest parade on Oct. 1 is this Great Lakes auto dealership Edu-Car, which is a fundraiser event benefiting participating county schools in Ashtabula County. PV school district groups are selling tickets for the contest and available at all three The Andover Fire Department unit 101 was part of the parade groups for the Andover Fall Fest on Oct. 1 with firemen schools now through next June. passing out candy to the sidewalk crowds.

Rainy weather moved Mesopotamia Heritage Day activities inside hall By DORIS COOK Gazette Newspapers MESOPOTAMIA TOWNSHIP - Rainy weather on Oct. 1 forced the committee for Mesopotamia Heritage Day to move activities and vendors inside the historic town hall. Plans were to set up everyone including over a dozen demonstrators and vendors at the Commons Park on Routes 534 and 87, said Emma Miller, chamber vice PHOTOS BY DORIS COOK president. Holding onto their hand dipped wax candles at the In front of the town hall Mesopotamia Heritage Day last Saturday are brothers Annette and Lynn Bristol of Jonathan and Judson Bontrager of Bloomfield Township North Ridgeville didn’t let and friend, Liam Ferraby of Hiram. They were sheltered the raindrops deter them from the raindrops under this tent covering. from setting up their old fashion candle dipping demonstration for all ages. Dressed in pioneer attire the women spent most of the day showing kids in particular how candles were made by pioneers. Inside the hall, Amish and Yankee crafters and artisans set up their wares to sell. Everything from quilts to wooden toys to woven rugs were for sale. The event is sponsored by the Mesopotamia Chamber of Commerce. Tickets were sold over the past months at various local shops for a drawing for a quilt, country basket of gifts, This lovely blue star design handmade quilt was won by and a hand woven rug. WinNancy Burge of Southington, who had the winning ticket ner of the quilt was Nancy Burge of Southington with at the Mesopotamia Heritage Day held Oct. 1.

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GV levy committee to hold meeting Thursday By DORIS COOK Gazette Newspapers ORWELL VILLAGE - A second meeting for forming a campaign committee to promote passage of the 3.9 mills emergency operating levy is planned for tonight (Thursday). Grand Valley District Superintendent Bill Nye said the first meeting drew about 10 people, who recommended to include putting levy information out on a special Facebook page. Tonight’s meeting is set for 6 p.m. at the GV High School study hall. “District residents who wants to help promote the levy are welcome to join us.

If the levy does not pass on Nov. 8 we will be forced to make more cuts next year. We are also using the school Web site called SupportGV.com where people can look for the levy information,” Nye said. The committee will also be placing levy support yard signs out this month. Nye said they’ll be using many of the signs from the last election a year ago when a larger millage amount was rejected by voters. For information on the financial status of the district, residents are encouraged to contact Nye at the board administration office, (440) 437-6260, ext. 4.

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The Pee Wee cheerleaders in Grand Valley district got to cheer with their big sister JV and Varsity cheerleaders on Sept. 30 for the GV Mustangs vs. PV Lakers football game in Orwell. Leading the youngsters and the crowd are high school cheerleaders Zoe Isabella, Lindsey Orosz, Jenny Phillips, Samantha Stehlik, Kelsey Kovach and Chelsea Fernandez.

will be forced to deficit spend next year if we have the same programs as of today by nearly ½ million dollars. When a school system our size has less than a million carryover (bucks in the bank), it becomes very dangerous and we could find our system in fiscal emergency. 10/6 Turkey & Cheese Sandwich, CarSo what do we do? We either ask for more funds from By Bill Nye the public or get more revenue or we cut more programs. rot Stix w/ Dip, Side Kick Frozen Fruit Cup Breakfast: Ham & Cheese Bagel The School Board and I would be negligent if we didn’t Superintendent give our public a chance to save what we have for our kids. 10/7 Salisbury Steak w/ Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Grand Valley Mustangs Therefore, we have put on the ballot Issue # 36 which is a Peaches, Bread & Butter, Surprise Snack 3.9 mill, 5 year renewable, emergency property tax levy. Breakfast: Trix Yogurt, Blueberry Muffin, Juice, Milk If voted in, it will generate about $655,000.00 annually. As you are all aware, we are in harsh economic times This will bring enough revenue to avoid further cuts and 10/10Ravioli, Tossed Salad, Applesauce, Bread & and there seems to be no end in sight. Because of all the barely keep us afloat with the programs we currently have Butter, Jell-O funding adjustments with the State of Ohio, our school sys- in place today. I will be holding three (3) community meetBreakfast: Choice of Cold Cereal, Toast, Juice, Milk tem is taking yet more cuts in revenue. Our school loses ings starting later this month for anyone who wants to ask over $320,000.00 of funding at the end of this year called any questions about our school’s financial situation. 10/11 Chicken Fingers w/ BBQ or Honey Mustard Sauce, EdJob funds. The EdJob funds are a one-time amount of I know that the economy is bad and many cannot afford Oven Potatoes, Peas & Carrots, Bread & Butter money that the federal government gave to the states to additional tax for the schools, and I respect that for being a Breakfast: Sausage Gravy Breakfast, Juice, Milk retain jobs in education. reason to vote no. However, we need to make a choice of Second, the governor’s new budget (HB 153) calls for what we want for our children. I will vote yes, because some10/12Quesadilla w/ Salsa & Sour Cream, Corn, Juice the phase out of the personal property tax reimbursement. one supplied those programs for me when I attended here Breakfast: Ham & Cheese Bagel, Juice, Milk This resulted in a loss of $228,000 this year and another at Grand Valley Local Schools. $158,000 next year. With these adjustments, our school We will live within the means that are given to us from 10/13Grilled Cheese, Chili w/ Crackers, Cauliflower w/ system will be down over $500,000.00 annually in revenue. our community. All I ask when you go to the booth is that Cheese Sauce, Fresh Orange Slices What does this mean? Well, we have about $1M you think of the kids when you vote and make an informed Breakfast: Scrambled Eggs, Toast, Juice, Milk carryover (in the bank saved) at the end of the year. We decision. Have a good week!

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Bristol Public Library joins CLEVNET Consortium BRISTOLVILLE - Bristol Public Library has joined CLEVNET, a consortium of 37 library systems across 10 different counties in North and Northeast Ohio. This includes the Cleveland Public Library—one of the largest research libraries in the country. The Bristol library patrons will now have access to over 10 million items and more than 50 new databases, as well as the Ohio EBook service. CLEVNET enables Bristol Public Library patrons to check out and return CLEVNET books, videos, and music at any library in the consortium. In addition, the new library catalog will be more interactive, including social networking features. Loan periods on many items will be

longer, and placing holds on what you want to read will offer expanded options. CLEVNET is Library Cooperation. Using CLEVNET is simple. With your Bristol Public Library card, you can: • Borrow materials from any of the participating libraries. • Have items sent to your nearest CLEVNET library. • Return CLEVNET materials to any library in the consortium. • Check their library accounts, place holds, renew materials, keep reading lists, create wish lists, and share comments and book lists online through the “My Account” feature at www.bristol-libraryoh.org. • Access subscription-only online

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PV Middle School Menu 10/6 BBQ Rib Sandwich, Buttered Noodles, Carrot Stix w/ Dip, Side Kick Frozen Fruit Cup Breakfast: Ham & Cheese Bagel, Juice, Milk 10/7 Salisbury Steak w/ Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Peaches, Bread & Butter, Surprise Snack Breakfast: Trix Yogurt, Blueberry Muffin, Juice, Milk 10/10Meatball Sub w/ Cheese, Tossed Salad, Applesauce, Jell-O Breakfast: Choice of Cold Cereal, Toast, Juice, Milk 10/11 Chicken Fingers w/ BBQ or Honey Mustard Sauce, Oven Potatoes, Peas & Carrots, Bread & Butter Breakfast: Sausage Gravy Breakfast Pizza, Juice, Milk 10/12Quesadilla w/ Salsa & Sour Cream, Corn, Juice Breakfast: Ham & Cheese Bagel, Juice, Milk 10/13Grilled Cheese, Chili w/ Crackers, Cauliflower w/ Cheese Sauce, Fresh Orange Slices Breakfast: Scrambled Eggs, Toast, Juice, Milk

PV High School Menu 10/6 Swiss Steak, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy or California Blend Veggies, Applesauce, Homemade Biscuit Breakfast: Egg & Cheese Bagel, Juice, Milk 10/7 Larker Burger, Oven Potatoes or Carrot Stix w/ Dip, Grapes Breakfast: Egg, Sausage & Cheese Muffin, Juice, Milk 10/10 Pepperoni & Cheese Filled Bread Stix w/ Sauce, Peaches, Cucumber Slices w/ Dip Breakfast: French Toast Stix, Bacon, Juice, Milk 10/11 Hamburger Gravy over Mashed Potatoes, Green Pea Salad, Applesauce, Homemade Biscuit Breakfast: Ham & Cheese Bagel, Juice, Milk 10/12 Chicken Fajita Wrap w/ Green Peppers, Onions & Cheese, Corn, Mandarin Oranges Breakfast: Sausage Gravy over Biscuit, Juice, Milk 10/13Swedish Meatballs over Noodles, Green Beans, Pears, Bread & Butter Breakfast: Ham & Cheese Bagel, Juice, Milk

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Bill Bryant with Patio Market Greenhouse holds a couple of the supply of pumpkins for sale along with fresh veggies and mum plants at the market’s stand in Andover on Route 85 near the causeway. Owners Jim and Greta Brooks of Espyville, PA. raise most of the produce sold at their business stand here, which they’ve operated for over two decades. With the weather turning sunny on Tuesday, Bryant and other employees kept busy.

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PV Primary School has wacky outfit week fun By DORIS COOK Gazette Newspapers ANDOVER TOWNSHIP If you saw kids coming to school in the pajamas on Tuesday this week it was all part of Wacky Outfit Week at PV Primary School. Principal Traci Hostetler said the school does this each week in October when the district has to punch in its numbers of students, so everyone is encouraged to not miss a day of school or fun, she said. On Monday kids wore their wackiest hat, then Tuesday they wore their pajamas. Crazy Hair was the subject for Wednesday. Wearing your school clothes backwards or just something tacky was Thursday’s theme. Even the teaching staff got into the act to encourage their students to not miss school, which combined with a fun approach for the whole week. Catching the Lakers spirit theme on Friday was all tied into celebrating PV Primary School getting its Excellence rating from the Ohio Department of Education this year, Hostetler said. “We are so proud of the kids and our teachers. So we are celebrating with a special party. The third and fourth graders last year did the best in scores for state tests. We are inviting back the fifth graders to join us on Friday for a movie and popcorn treats along with a dance,” she said.

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PHOTO BY DORIS COOK

Second graders in Jeanette Bals’ class at PV Primary School on Tuesday lined up in their pajamas as part of Wacky Outfits Week at PVPS in Andover. Each day there is a different clothing theme for the children to wear if they desire and part of encouraging them to not miss school days at any time.

A Fine Fall Day for Fishing Ray King of Espyville, PA area catches a perch as he shore fished at the Snodgrass Landing area on Pymatuning Lake Tuesday afternoon. The fish were starting to bite after a few days of rain over last weekend, says the retiree. Below, six-year-old Isaiah King of Espyville, PA joined his grandpa, Ray King on Tuesday to learn how to cast the line to fish in the shallow shore area at Snodgrass Landing in South Shenango Township on the Pennsylvania side of Pymatuning Lake.

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Andover Public Library custodian Mike Dzera holds on to several gifts received for a surprise 60th birthday party given by staff and Friends of the Library on Sept. 29. His wife Debbie brought in the gifts as a surprise and library board president Don Eyring baked a large pizza for the celebration.

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This is how birthday celebrant Mike Dzera, 60, found his Andover Public Library office area decorated on Sept. 29 secretly by the staff employees. The staff held a surprise party for the veteran employee.

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Area home-school students visit Maritime Museum

The Ashtabula County Home School Group is a network of families that come together for events and outings. ASHTABULA - The Ashtabula County Home School Group is a network of families that come together for events and outings. Their group is about 250 families strong. Some families home school by traditional means while others choose e-schools or public on line programs. Their group’s coordinator, Vicki Sockman’s, goal is to organize outings and develop programs for their homeschooling families. They are constantly looking for the next Ashtabula County project or program to get involved in and explore! “Last Friday each family came away with a unique experience. Some of us were surprised by the number of shipwrecks on Lake Erie. Others were captivated by the working models and railroads. I think the big hit with the

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The Ashtabula County Home School Group visited the Maritime Museum.

children was the Pilot house. My daughter (promoted to captain) is still telling everyone how she sank the Titanic! As we were leaving I heard one of our students quizzing another by asking if they were turning to the port side or starboard! Thank you for your educational adventure at the Ashtabula Maritime Museum! We had a wonderful time. We will definitely be telling people that they need to visit our wonderful Maritime Museum,” Sockman said. Director Bob Frisbie said, “These comments were shared with us at the Ashtabula Maritime & Surface Transportation Museum located in the Ashtabula Harbor on Walnut Boulevard by Ms. Sockman. They show how much the students enjoyed their tour and how they felt afterward. The parents as their teachers can build on

what we shared. We enjoy having students learn what we have to offer. We wish more students and other schools would follow this example.” “Our museum wants to thank the group for touring with us and giving us this opportunity to inform them about the local history. Too few of area young people and also many adults have no idea how much of our nation’s history is saved right here in Ashtabula County at each of the museum’s,” Mr. Frisbie said. Throughout this summer, several “Home Schooling Families” who were traveling from all across our country and Canada on vacation came in to also tour our museum. They use this as part of their teaching lessons. As a family they seem to have fun and all learn at the same time.

Students learn about options at College Fair BY CASSANDRA NAGY Gazette Newspapers ASHTABULA TOWNSHIP - In today’s current economy, it’s never too early to start thinking about post-secondary education. This past Sunday at the Ashtabula Towne Square from 2 to 4 p.m., Ashtabula County Continued Education Support Services (ACCESS) hosted its 39th Annual College Fair. The mall’s main concourse bustled with college-information seekers and college/university representatives. The event introduced just over 60 schools with their bright and vibrant-colored tables, vivid posters and pamphlets available to the interested parties. The public could casually peruse the aisles of schools asking questions and gaining information from school representatives. ACCESS Program Director Paula Ghiz said that this was the third year that the event has been held at the Ashtabula Towne Square. Prior to this, it had been held at

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Students browse materials about various colleges during the annual College Fair at the Ashtabula Towne Square. Kent State University Ashtabula Campus. She explained that because of the location switch, it enables a wider turnout of ages. “Before it was just

available to a set grade level,” Ghiz said. “Having the Fair at the mall allows anyone who’s interested to show up.” Ghiz’s underlying messages was the importance

of planning ahead. “I think it’s really important for students to look at an earlier age,” Ghiz said. Ghiz also relayed that having a college fair open

to the public provides the important task of getting parents out and involved with their child’s education. And it was obvious that the rain wasn’t a deter-

rent. Schools came from as far as New York, Pennsylvania, Indiana and Michigan. The event also had available, in the mall’s Community Room, three set times for Special Informational Sessions. The sessions allowed those interested to engage more personally with a representative on topics such as: choosing a college, completing applications and paying for college, as well as pertinent information geared toward Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). PowerPoint presentations and an open question-and-answer forum were the focus of the sessions. The College Fair hosted by ACCESS is a program whose goal and mission statement is to increase the number of Ashtabula County students and citizens continuing their formal education beyond high school. They offer free financial aid, college planning, scholarship and career exploration. Visit www. ohiocan.org/ashtabula and www.accessashtabula .org for more information.

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