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Pymatuning Lake Festival plans on track Orwell Village Council mulls plan for employees to share health costs

By AMY JONES Gazette Newspapers

PHOTOS BY DORIS COOK

Brian Savage with Ohio Insurance Services Agency Inc. in Columbus talks with Orwell Village officials at their June 18 meeting regarding increases of health insurance benefits for all the village employees.

ANDOVER TOWNSHIP-The posters and fliers are proofed and ready to print. Event schedules are finalized and Pymatuning Lake Festival chairperson Cherri Brenner is ready.

The Lake Festival, the largest in the county, is the culmination of nearly a year’s planning and work.

Immediately following last year’s event, the festival committee met for an evaluation.

According to Brenner, “We wrap up and right after look at what we did right and what we did wrong.”

With that meeting in mind and after a well-deserved hiatus, the first monthly meetings begin in January, with bi-monthly meetings from June until festival time in August.

This year’s festival is the first weekend in August on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 3-4.

The committee is quite large, with 15-30 individuals and the members of the Pymatuning Area Chamber of Commerce included. While many of the specific events are headed by one or two member teams, Brenner says they all work like a “well oiled ma-

chine” coming together to pull off the largest annual event of its kind in Ashtabula County.

With any event there is a cost, but the budget has expanded greatly since the festival’s inauguration thanks to the generosity and effort of local sponsorships, the Chamber of Commerce, and any donations received at the festival itself. This is a cost free event for the public with free admission and parking. Of course donations are appreciated at the gate, but there are no required fees to come and enjoy a day at the Lake Festival.

Sponsors are generous, but they form a “give and take relationship” with the Lake Fest. With sponsorship comes advertising and opportunity to network, set up booths at the event itself, and showcase both community and commerce.

Brenner noted that this is a beautiful area with high tourism. This event is a great means of promoting a lovely area with unique community and numerous small businesses.

“It‘s just a great weekend for everyone,” she said.

Mixing in favorites as well as stir-

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By DORIS COOK Gazette Newspapers

PHOTOS BY DORIS COOK

ORWELL-Beginning after July Orwell Village employees will begin paying for a portion of their health insurance benefit plan. Village Council members and village manager Jack Nettis met Tuesday evening with Brian Savage with the Ohio Insurance Services Agency Inc. to discuss the rise in costs this coming year on the health coverage program.

Nettis told council he’s already talked with village employees about paying a portion of their health insurance benefits because of the rising costs in health insurance. Prior to the next year’s benefit employees did not pay any deductions.

Nettis said the insurance coverage renewal begins July 1. Costs for the program benefit plan will be slightly above $94,000. After discussing Savage’s consortium group exploring the best program to fit the village of Orwell group, council tabled a final decision until a special meeting set for Tuesday, June 25.

Village employees will be paying six percent of their premium with a proposed $250 deduction. Savage also offered to come discuss with employees the health benefit plan with Medical Mutual Insurance, the same company used now by the village.

“We have until July 1 to make our changes,” Nettis said adding that Banjo the clown will show some of his flaming torch skills at this years most municipalities are asking their Pyma Lake Fest.

This visiting male dancer known as Bright Eyed Dancer is with the Delaware Muncee tribe. His English name is Stuart Engler Jr. resides in Harding County on a 100-acre farm with his mother.

Sunny weather greeted crowds at the annual Lenape Native American Powwow

By DORIS COOK Gazette Newspapers WAYNE TOWNSHIP-Good weather brought hundreds of visitors out last weekend as the United Eastern Lenape Nation Indians staged their 9th annual Traditional Powwow. Hosting the Powwow were the UELN families of this NE Ohio and Ashtabula area.

“We are not a competition festival, but hold the Powwow as a way to honor our ancestors and teach people about the history of our culture,“ said Sandi Red Wolf, coordinator.

The sponsor of the Powwow is the Lenape Native Path Inc., a 501c3 non-profit organization. Through each of the three-day event the Native American Indians performed traditional dances and music by guest drum groups.

The host drum group was Rapid Rivers Drum. In addition the Clear Water Drum group also provided music and singing in the Lenape language for the dancers in the circle area. Visitors for the event had a chance to watch and even join the Lenape families in several of the dances performed.

Each day at noon the Grand Entry into the circle brought adults and children together to the drum music. Armed service veterans were also invited to join the Lenape group in the Grand Entry, said Red Wolf.

Many of the people attending the Powwow brought their own lawn chairs to sit on and enjoy the dancers, listened to the drum music and singers, and just spend the day as they learned the history of the Lenape Native American Indians.

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See ORWELL COUNCIL Pg 5

Kayaking 101 is a fun experience for the sports novice — See page 4A

Dive teams, ODNR/PA. State Park Personnel still searing for reservoir drowinging victim — See page 2A

Farm & Garden 2013 — See special section inside this weeks issue

GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • WEEK OF FRIDAY, JUNE 21, 2013 • 2A

Andover UM Church volunteers enroute to Liberia Africa mission station ANDOVER-Pastor Jason Hockran of the Andover United Methodist Church is leading a young adult group of volunteers from the East Ohio Conference of UM Churches to Liberia, Africa. Joining Hockran from the Andover church are Charles Vickery, Mike Turner and Becca Jordan. Their team from other East Ohio Methodist churches include Corinne Babcock, Caitlyn Furnier, Amber Jenkins, Katie Drossos, Abby Lyons, Nate Pappenhagen, Kate Reynolds, Michaelia Williamson, Jay Reynolds and Mary Blencowe.

Andover UMC senior pastor, Rev. Vernon Palo said, “The group flew last Saturday, June 15 from JFK airport to Liberia, and then to the Camphor Mission Station arriving on Monday.”

“Jason was asked to lead this young adult group to Camphor to help do some needed construction work there. I was at Camphor in 2010 on a mission trip. Our East Ohio Conference Bishop John Bolton initiated the project as the Three C’s…churches, classrooms and clinics needed in that area of Liberia,” explained Palo.

The group which left last weekend was able to hold a number of fundraiser to pay for their expenses. It cost each person about $3,000 to make the mission trip, he said.

“The area around Camphor has had some major storms hit the settlement villages. So there is work to be done. Our group from the East Ohio Conference will be back in the states around July 1,“ Palo said.

Some of the work at the Camphor Mission Station includes support from the UM churches for a school, clinic an agriculture program and a church. Helping dig wells for a clean water supply for the Liberians is another necessity.

The mission was founded by Liberians in 1948 and since then western world partners like the United Methodist Churches in Ohio and elsewhere have assisted in the areas of evangelism, education and public health, as well as production of sustainable food. Liberia lies on the southwest side of the Africa continent. Palo said the country is recovering after over 15 years of a civil war between government factions.

The East Ohio Conference of UM churches has partnered with the Camphor Mission to build a guest house, support staff salaries, and sent supplies as well help in the well digging projects for a number of years.

Hockran planned to update the group’s journey by internet to the Andover congregation members and East Ohio Conferences churches involved in this mission trip, said Palo.

GV Public Library moving to SEO circulation partnership

By DORIS COOK Gazette Newspapers

call or come in and the staff can request items through the new SEO consortium for ORWELL-Grand Valley them. There will be some Public Library board offi- changes that are taking efcials some months ago gave fect immediately, Davis exthe green light to join the plained.

Serving Every Ohioan “Patrons will not be able (SEO) collaborative part- to put requests on hold nership with 89 other Ohio through the MORE system libraries in 201 locations or the PAC (Public Access throughout the state. Access Catalog). And no requests for all library patrons at the for or loans out to Ashtabula Orwell based library will or Geneva during the tranincrease to over 7.5 million sition can be processed,” he books and library materials, said. according to Andrew Davis, The GVPL will pay a GVPL director. yearly fee of approximately Joining the SEO consor- $9,000 a year to be a parttium was made possible ner with the SEO collaborathrough a $16,998 Local Li- tive system. Several other brary Services & Technology options were explored by Act (LSTA) grant. The LSTA Davis and the library trustgrant is covering the cost of ees before choosing SEO inmigrating and the cost of cluding overall costs. updating to new computers The GV Public Library for the library. will be closed July 22, 23 “This is a big bonus for and 24 for the internal staff GVPL as our computers are training on the new autoout of date, and some of mation system. them are not working prop“We will reopen on July erly,“ Davis said. “We will be 25 and be live on our new using three computers from system for our patrons. It the Connect Ohio program is a great benefit for our liwe have plus purchase some brary patrons in making new ones. this change,“ Davis said.

The local library board Patrons can go to the match for the shift to SEO Serving Every Ohioan is $5,643. Currently the (SEO) website at Grand Valley Public Library www.servingeveryohioan.org has been tied in with to learn more about the Ashtabula County District new partners. Stop at the Library (ACDL),its Geneva circulation desk in the libranch and all the high brary and get more inforschools with the Horizon mation as to the extent of automation system. books and library materials The new consortium to soon be available under partnership will provide pa- the SEO partnership systrons looking for an item to tem.

One Lost Catch

Dive teams, ODNR/PA. State Park personnel still searching for reservoir drowning victim

BY DORIS COOK GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS

JAMESTOWN, PA.- A smaller contingent of underwater rescue divers from Ashtabula and Crawford counties were out again on Wednesday this week helping Pennsylvania and Ohio Pymatuning State Park officials search for a drowning victim, said PA. Park Manager Dan Bickel.

“We haven’t given up the search completely. We are still using a few divers toPHOTO BY DORIS COOK day (Wednesday) to see if we Taking a break during a recent fishing trek to the Snodgrass boat launch area on can turn up the body. We the PA. side of Pymatuning Reservoir lake is Jim Majcher of Jamestown, PA. Majcher have the GPS positions beand his wife, Sharon come often to this dockside fishing spot. This particular day ing monitored on the lake Majcher caught a nice size bass only to lose it as it jumped out of his fish bucket where the incident took after putting in a small bluegill. place last Saturday, June 15. We’ve had 18 different units out over the last couple days hoping to find the person,“ Bickel stated

By Joanne Bevacqua bringing her daughter to the Sandusky High School she re- Wednesday morning.

The victim is identified GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS library, “almost since the day ceived recognition for being in she came home from the hos- the top five percent of stu- as Lawrence Page, 47, from ORWELL – By ten months pital. She was holding a book dents in Ohio, grades seven Pittsburgh, PA., according old she was reading chapter in her hands by the time she through twelve, who had to Bickel. Page and eight books from the “Slip into was able to sit up by herself.” taken the SAT. Bill stated that other persons last Saturday Reading” series. As she enAlex took the SAT at Kent it, “felt pretty incredible to be were on a rented pontoon tered kindergarten she was State Ashtabula in December. up there with older students.” craft from Birches Landing measured at a high school Of the test she said, “I actuDuring her spare time Alex on the Ohio side of the resreading level. Now at twelve ally thought it was pretty likes to write science fiction ervoir.

Bickel said they were on years old and entering the easy. There was one question and fantasy stories. Her goal eighth grade at Grand Valley that asked me to draw. It was is to attend Harvard Univer- a pleasure cruise. Around 6 Middle school, Alex Bill has a math question and the an- sity and study botany or p.m. Saturday one female received an award from the swers were simple numbers. astrobotany. With a start like on the pontoon board State of Ohio for her SAT I had no idea what that one this, the sky might not be the jumped out for a swim in the lake. scores. was.” limit for Alex’s talents.

“The boat went over the Alex is one of the students Alex’s teachers and classtop of her and she panicked. who often passes out papers mates are not surprised about From witnesses we were from the office. While she was her success. Says Matt told Page jumped in to help performing this task she no- Brummit, her seventh grade her and he struggled. Anticed that her name was on science teacher, “Alex brings other man on their boat one such paper. She and other an authentic enthusiasm to jumped in to save them. gifted students had received the classroom every day and There was another boat an invitation to from North- is willing to learn and share close by, who pulled the western University’s Midwest her brilliance with her peers.” woman to their craft and Academic Talent Search to Fellow classmate Michael the second man got back on take the SAT (Scholastic Ap- McGovern agreed. “Alex is a his boat. Page never resurtitude Test). somewhat reserved student, faced. The 9-1-1 call went Bill said that as soon as she is very quiet out of the into the Ashtabula dispatch she read it she decided it classroom but is always parcenter, then to us,” Bickel might be fun to give it a try. ticipating during class. She said.

Along with her mother Pat has always been outstanding Rescue boat crews and Bill, they filled out an appli- when it comes to school work dive teams from Crawford cation online for a grant to pay and often helps other students and Ashtabula counties for the test. The practice ma- (such as myself) when work were called in immediately. terials arrived after being se- is more difficult. She has SUBMITTED PHOTO The teams initially lected for the grant but Pat many qualities that make her said she was a bit worried not only an outstanding stu- Alex Bill, 12, of Orwell holds searched until the wee about her daughter. “She dent but an outstanding per- a certificate of recognitionfor hours of Sunday morning.

“We got the general GPS didn’t want to study for the son.” being in the top five percent test.”

Two weeks ago Alex re- of students in Ohio, grades coordinates from the Perhaps that worry wasn’t ceived the news as to just how seven through twelve, who bystanding boaters, who witnessed what was hapnecessary. Pat had been well that test had gone. At had taken the SAT. pening. They helped rescue the two people. No one was taken to the hospital from the incident,“ Bickel said.

He said there is no or

By DORIS COOK funding from the State Pub- for all children entering kin- little current at the bottom Gazette Newspapers lic Library Fund has dimin- dergarten each year, Sum- of Pymatuning Reservoir ished and at the 1996 level. mer Reading Programs, lake, so divers have been ANDOVER-Pymatuning Hill pointed out that the AARP Tax volunteers, his- concentrating their search Valley school district resi- Andover Public Library has tory, gardening, programs close to the PA. Ohio border dents will be asked on Nov. 5 never had its own levy. Pre- at the local school, author of lake’s middle where the to support a 0.50 or one-half vious requests seen on ballots visits and new books, mov- incident reportedly hapmill operating levy for the in the PV School District ies and other services for at pened. Sonar equipment in Andover Public Library. The were being requested by the least five more years,” she several official boats were used to try and spot the Pymatuning Valley Board of Ashtabula County District said.

Education at its June 10 Library in Ashtabula city.

The levy is expected to victim’s body.

Bickel said on Tuesdsay meeting approved the reAll revenue raised by this generate approximately quest from the library trust- new half mill levy if approved $74,024 during the first afternoon three to four foot ees to act as its taxing author- will go directly to the Andover year of collection and run swells from wind hindered ity to place the levy on the fall Public Library serving the for five years. For a property the divers. Visibility was election ballot. entire PV School District. owners for example with a also limited under the lake Library director Susan Hill noted that the half mill $100,000 market value surface which didn’t help Hill brought the levy request levy will not replace the lost home the addition tax levy the volunteer dive teams “We were concerned for to the board for its approval. funding from the state, but will approximately $15 the diving teams safety, so Hill said this is the first time will allow the current ser- more a year in taxes. the Andover Public Library vices to continue.

Hill said, “We want to re- we waited for awhile. We has asked voters for an oper“It is enough to allow us main your community’s hub will continue to monitor the ating levy. The library is to provide outstanding pro- and resource for informa- area of the lake until recovery is made,“ Bickel added struggling financially as grams such as Safety Town tion and entertainment.” on Wednesday.

It Often Pays to Start Young

PV School Board approves Andover Public Library request for operating levy

GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • WEEK OF FRIDAY , JUNE 21, 2013 • 3A

POW WOW: Storyteller this year was Robert Patrick Nichols of Morrow County. His Lenape native name is Cedarheart and he walked around to visit.

Nichols traces his ancestry back to the early Lenape tribal families, who came from Canada to the U.S. before the Revolutionary War era. He likes to share his knowledge of the Lenape Indians with many visitors.

“History doesn’t come from books, and much oral history you can take and merge into the truth. I’ll be at the reenactment of the Harrison Tarhee Peace Conference this month in Columbus. Our people do the reenactment at Dodge Park in Franklinton near Columbus. Much of what I know was told to me by my grandparents. The Lenape Indians were known as the Algonquians in Canada centuries ago. They migrated south and settled in this area too of Ohio and into the Carolinas,“ Nichols said.

Red Wolf said she and other families at the powwow encourage visitors at their Powwows to ask questions on the history and tribal culture of their nation.

During the afternoon each day, the Lenape group and other Native Americans joined in different dance performances. Food vendors served up traditional Native American foods including fry bread specialties and other foods. Authentic Native American foods were found at the Expressions Catering LLC manned by owners Vincent and Anita Frodl of Napoleon, Ohio. The Frodls take their mobile kitchen to festivals and events like the one at the county antique engine club grounds for the Lenape powwow held last weekend over Father’s Day. Jamie Wolfheart of Waterford, Pennsylvania sold his herbal remedies under a white tent. He was one of many Native American vendors selling handmade crafts including woven clothing, tools, jewelry and beadwork items.

“I have been doing this for 23 years after I worked in the construction field. My great grandmother was half Lenape and French Canadian. I have a shop and come to the Powwows with my herbal recipe remedies handed down to me.

They are mostly into teas,” said Wolfheart.

Red Wolf said that she was worried with the first weather projections for rain on Sunday, but the clouds parted and bright sunlight with a breeze brought a large crowd out for the closing day.

The Lenape Native Path Inc. will hold another summer powwow on July 19-21 at the former Buck Bison Farm, 2500 Forman Road in Austinburg Township. This is called Healing Mother Earth 6th annual Intertribal Powwow, a non-competitive gathering.

“We will be in a new location this year and invite people to come and share the day with us. Last year we were at Lake Village Campgrounds. We will have drums, singers and dancers again.

There will be history lessons, specialty dances and a variety of vendors,” said Red Wolf.

For more information call Sandi Red Wolf at (440) 9975026 and Bonnie Morning Dove at (440) 992-7397.

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The Beaver’s Den owner, Deborah Doull-Mayo came from Cambria, Pennsylvania with her handmade beaded art work and dolls. She was one of many vendors with their artwork and crafts available for sale at the Lenape 9th annual Native American Powwow festival in Wayne Township over the past weekend.

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An intertribal dance is performed on the weekend by these members of the Lenape Native American tribe. The powwow was held in Wayne Township and good weather blessed the event all three days.

Jamie Wolfheart of Wolfheart’s Herbal Remedies from Waterford, Pennsylvania was among the many vendors at the 9th annual Lenape Native American Powwow event last weekend. He shared his years of knowledge in preparing the medicinal values of herbs.

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The Rapid River Drum group were performing a native Lenape song for the powwow audience seated in the outer circle at the county antique engine club grounds. In the inner circle lawn area, the Native Americans kept a small wood fire going all weekend.

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GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • WEEK OF FRIDAY, JUNE 21, 2013 • 4A

Kayaking 101 class is a fun experience for the sports novice

PHOTOS BY JOANNE B EVACQUA

Ten anxious kayaking students in the recent Kayaking Class 101 at Jamestown, Pa. state park area racticed their skills on land before heading into Pymatuning Reservoir Becky Samler laughed with delight as she successfully launched her kayak. Her only regret was not having her camera to record the moment.

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By JOANNE BEVACQUA the lake beach. Armstrong demonstrated the three-point Gazette Newspapers technique for getting in and out of a kayak while avoiding a spill.

JAMESTOWN, PA.- Pymatuning State Park environShe showed the group how to place their left foot in mental education specialist, Linda Armstrong seems the center of the craft, place both hands on the top-back able to teach even the first timer using a kayak. A of the seat and to ease down into the kayak.

Women’s Outdoor Event at the southern end of They did some “land” techniques, once then once the Pymatuning Reservoir Lake recently drew 10 enthusi- newly trained boaters entered the water, all were astic participants to learn kayaking. quickly off paddling around Beach 2. They were able to In spite of threatening weather, the women arrived spend almost an hour on the calm lake with instructor at the 6 p.m. class held close to the PA. park’s marina. Armstrong practicing their skills.

Armstrong begins with lessons on kayaking safety and Armstrong said she teaches basic paddling skills basic techniques. Besides the required life jacket, she when the program schedule permits. On Thursday, July recommended taking a whistle, sponge and a floatable 18 at 6 p.m. Armstrong will have another Ladies Only pump. She told the group that for long paddles, gloves Kayaking Class 101. Participants have to register and can be a great help. reserve a kayak or they can bring their own. The lesNext came lessons in proper paddling. The words on sons are free and the park can provide kayaks. the kayak paddles should always face the kayaked.

Dates for other kayak “paddle the lake” events are She told her students to think in terms of “baiting set for July 22 at 7 p.m. at the Manning boat launch the water” while using the push and pull motions. area and Sept. 19 for an early morning paddle starting Proper kayaking involves minimal rotation of one’s at 8 a.m. from the Wilson boat launch area.

Kayaking student Nancy Glod from Erie, Pa said she was, torso.

Persons interested need to contact the Pa. Jamestown “Sort of, kind of nervous” about her impending launch The women in this class then moved their kayaks to State Park office at 724-932-3142. but handled the craft with skill.

Sisters of the Dominican Order visit Our Lady of Victory Church

BY AMY JONES GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS ANDOVER- For the first time in several years, Our Lady of Victory Catholic church held Vacation Bible School. Hoping to revive the concept of community VBS, Father Matthew Albright invited the Sisters of the Dominican Order in from Ann Arbour, Michigan to help.

The sisters all pursue degrees in education after formation. It is the purpose of their order to reach out and teach youth. According to their mission statement “our community exists for the salvation

Sister Agnes Maria talks with the children. of souls and the building of the Church throughout the world.

As Dominicans, our primary apostolate is the education and formation of young people. We remain open to engaging the modern culture with new forms of evangelization in or-

der to preach the Gospel and teach the Truth.”

The sisters travel and use material written and developed by one of their own in the convent in Michigan. The theme for the VBS revolves around the idea of virtue, which Albright defines as “forming children to have good habits and dispositions, teaching them to know right from wrong and forming them to have that core.” Part of that development that is being instilled this week by the Sisters is learning about the Eucharist and Mass, Mary, the mother of Jesus, and learning the Bible and prayers. Sister

Agnes Maria says that the kids are taking to it and it is going well. “The kids are doing a great job, they are learning the verses and sacred songs and prayers.”

The kids are having a great time learning, as well as having snacks and playing games-all with a purpose. For his part Father Albright is delighted-“they have been a blessing…the Sisters are a great inspiration-they are happy, young, and full of faith and joy.” Seeing the Sisters from the convent is a new experience for some, as well.

There are no convents in the immediate area and he be-

lieves this is a great opportunity for the kids to see that part of the life of the church.

Having exposure enables the kids, in particular the girls, to see the opportunity of being a sister and both the blessings and commitment involved.

Instilling the attributes of virtue into the lives of kids who will be the foundation of our churches for years to come is a joy neither the sisters, nor Father Albright want to miss out upon. Building on this week as well as other events and outreach grant the opportunity to do just that.

•VBS runs 9 am to noon June 17-21 and concludes with

a pizza party at noon on Friday. For future events and opportunities at the church, including the upcoming dedication of the new prayer garden on July 27th, check their web site at www.andoverkinsmanparishes.org/ OLV .

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Personnel agenda items occupy attention for PV School Board members

By DORIS COOK Gazette Newspapers

Marincek, Phyllis Peltola, Kim Anthony, and Marie Broughton. Substitute secreANDOVER TOWNSHIP- taries- Kim Anthony, Linda Approving school employees Hitchcock, Ellen Mason, Vera request for various leaves and Robertson, Barbara Hogan the hiring of employees took and Amy Hurst. the attention of PV School The board approved hiring Board members at the June 10 Nikki Hootman as a 3.5 hour regular meeting. The list of cook for the new school years. classified substitute employ- Hootman has been a past year ees in the cafeteria, custodial/ substitute in the district, said maintenance positions in- Superintendent Michael Cancluded the following: dela. James hunt was emCafeteria-Kim Crawford, ployed for an 8-hour mainteTammy Lynaugh, Kristen nance position effective July 1 Artman, Stacey Brown, Ellen and the following persons were Mason, Donna Whitlach, employed for Summer School Crystal Debevits, Kim on-line instructors-Andrea Krznearic and Carrie Trembly. Wonderling, Life Planning; Custodians/Maintenance- Cody Hunt, English; David Julie Hamilton, Tammy Miller, Social Studies; Jeff Lynagh, Richard Culp, Chris Petrilli, Health; Anne Siembor, Mason, Ellen Mason, Joyce Science; Jeremiah King, Math.

Strang, Eric Farmer, Gidget One year limited suppleMonnolly, Donna Whitlach, mental and activity contracts Mark Limestoll, Josh Vickery, at PVHS were approved for Doug Jones, and Helen the following persons: Mel Cortright. Educational Aides- Nowakowski-Athletic DirecEllen Mason, Becky burford, tor; Sharla Urchek-ticket manVera Robertson, Bonnie ager; Andrea Wonderling-

cheerleading advisor; John Hulburt-instrumental music director; Maribeth Miltnerchoral music director; Colleen Sabeh-Spring musical accompanist; Scott Wludyga-Yearbook advisor; Mary Pontoni-

Amy Moyer-Student Council/ National Honor Society advisor; Mary Pontoni-Scholastic Bowl advisor; John Hulburt, VMPAC facility manager.

Coaching position filled and approved included Robert

coach; Nathan Smith-head baseball coach; Jeff Petrilli-JV & assistant baseball coach; Andrew Gray-head softball coach. Candela said there is an opening for the JV and assistant varsity softball coach position.

Middle School supplemental contracts were approved for Andy Gray-athletic director; John Hulburt-music director; Maribeth Miltner-vocal music director and drama director.

Aaron Davis-overnight extended trip sponsor; Christian Payne-Jr. High boys track coach; and Amanda PhillipsJr. High girls track coach.

In other action, the board PHOTO BY DORIS COOK held a 45-minute closed door PV School District Superintendent Michael executive session to discuss a Candela goes over the personnel items at the grievance filed against the June 10 school board meeting with board school board and Candela by members. Looking on is school district former food department emtreasurer, Brian Stevens. ployee, Tiffany Morrison Freshman Class advisor; Pam Palma-head girls track coach; Morrison filed the grievance Keep-Sophomore Class advi- Jerry King-assistant girls contending she was “unjustly sor; Andrea Wonderling-Jun- track coach; Kevin Brown- fired” dealing with a leave of ior Class advisor; Anne head boys track coach; Ryan absence request made earlier Siembor-Senior Class advisor; Shontz-assistant boys track in the spring. School officials

met with Amanda Phillips, president of the classified employees union at PV school, and Trina Molnar Bock, field representative for the OAPSE/ AFSCME Local 4/AFL-CIO in the Cleveland-Canton field office. Morrison did not attend the closed door meeting, but after the board reconvened the meeting they voted to deny Morrison’s grievance.

Other agenda items with action taken included hiking school lunch prices for the 2013-2014 new school year; approved advertising for bids on two new school buses; approved a service agreement with Healthcare Process Consulting Inc. for another year at a cost of $8,000; approved bids for produce, dairy products and bread products for the food services department for next school year; approved coverage through Ohio School Plan consortium for auto, liability, property and violence coverage for the district. Cost of the premium is $46,961.

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Vintage Pymatuning wine tasting fundraiser draws big crowd

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This group of Andover area residents and friends were enjoying the cool evening atmosphere at the Vintage Pymatuning wine tasting affair held June 14 at Our Lady of Victory Church in Andover. Funds raised from the event will go towards the church’s new prayer garden project.

ANDOVER-The crowd cluded The Lake House wine, food, and fellowship of parish members and Inn located in Geneva-on- were shared by people in friends of Our Lady of Vic- the-Lake, Emerine Estates the community of Andover tory Church spent a pleas- from Cherry Valley, Barrel and surrounding areas. ant evening on June 14 at Run of Rootstown, Country “Many guests exclaimed the first Vintage Porch and Green Eagle can‘t wait for next year,” Pymatuning wine tasting wineries, both located in she added. event., according to Marie the Cortland area.

Church pastor, Rev. Novak, chairperson.

A large tent was set up Matthew Albright stated Guests sampled wines outside of Finnegan Hall that the event raised from five the Ohio’s finest community center of the $2,000 towards the complewineries, feasted on spe- church as guests mingled tion of the prayer garden. cial breads, fruits, appetiz- inside and outside the hall. The committee is waiting ers and wood fired made Tables decorated with for a pedestal for the statue pizzas made by Lorenzo‘s flowers held delicious of Mary and Jesus to be put of Orberlin. cheeses including goat in the garden with the dediWineries represented at cheese, fruit, pork sliders cation set for July 27, he the fundraiser event in- and lots of delectable des- said. serts. The Lorenzo’s of Albright said for area Oberlin, Ohio brought a residents to mark their calbrick oven on wheels to endars for the same time make the special Naples next June for the second style pizzas.

Vintage Pymatuning event.

The attendees enjoyed their wine and food as pianist Lynn Neimi provided background music. Some songs played were of the 1960s through 1980s genre. The proceeds from Marie Novak, chairperson of the wine tasting event will the Vintage Pymatuning benefit the church’s prayer wine tasting event at Our garden in the process of Lady of Victory Church in being built near Finnegan This is a view of the prayer Andover greets guests as Hall. garden being completed they came into Finnegan Hall Novak said it proved to at Our Lady of Victory for the June 14 fundraiser. be a relaxing evening as Church in Andover.

Windsor trustees to hold special meeting WINDSOR TOWNSHIP-The Windsor Township trustees board wiill hold a special meeting on Monday, June 24, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss emp lo y e e be n e f i ts .

The meeting will be held at the Windsor Township Garage/Office at 5159 St. Rt. 534.

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ORWELL COUNCIL: employees to help pay the premiums as the coverage costs are rising.

Councilor Charles McElroy questioned Savage reasons for the insurance rates rising by two digits this year.

“Is it what is happening in Washington, D.C.?,“’ McElroy commented.

“This year there is a bigger than average increase in costs we are seeing. We explored nine companies in the market area for insurance for villages your size. Even with the increase in costs you are offering employees a considerable good plan,“ Savage told the council.

In answering McElroy’s complaints on rising costs and causes, Savage cited several reasons including the implementation of the U.S. Affordable Health Care Act (a.k.a.

ObamaCare) passed by the U.S. Congress and U.S. Senate, higher number of litigation court cases of doctors being sued for all sorts of reasons, and the higher cost of advanced medical procedures to treat ill patients.

Council will have to pass necessary legislation at the June 25 meeting to allow for employee deductions be taken out of their payroll checks, Village Attorney David McCombs informed council members.

In other action, the council did approve a contract for $126,772.80 or Koski Construction to do capital improvements on East Grand Valley Ave. in the village, location of the industrial park and

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Orwell Village Council members Charles McElroy and John Rose question the costs of rising health care benefits affecting the renewal policies currently in effect for employees. The discussions came during the council’s June 18 session.

GV district bus garage complex.

Council tabled decisions on the phase II S. Maple Street storm sewer project until Smolen Engineering officials come back with final figures and some possible changes in the scope of work to be done.

At this juncture Easton Leasing is the low bidder, but that could change.

This project was put on council’s June 25 special meeting agenda along with what needs to be done to align the neighboring property to the village hall complex owned by Charlotte Moodt. She has recently talked with Nettis requesting a way to straighten the property borders between the two entiries.

Moodt said since owning the property for 42 years, which is next to the driveway into the Village Hall complex, her family has mowed and took care of the land.

Attorney McCombs said the village may be required to

not give it away to Moodt, but because it is real property it could be done through a simple auction bid sale. This issue is also up for more discussion on the legal issues for the June 25 meeting.

Council did approve a resolution to place a renewal .5 of a mill fire levy on the Nov. 5 ballot this fall. The levy will run for five years and not raise any taxes for property owners in the village.

Nettis told council he was still trying to set up a joint meeting with Orwell and Colebrook township trustees to discuss the village fire department operational costs.

The village of Orwell provides fire protection service to both townships.

Nettis also mentioned that Fire Chief Joe Albergo is recruiting for new volunteer firefighters as some of the current members have full-time jobs curtailing their time to respond to fires and accidents for the three communities.

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Ashtabula County Antique Engine Club gears up for Big July Show

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This vintage farm equipment is part of the displays for visitors to the Antique Engine Club Show this year.

By DORIS COOK Gazette Newspapers WAYNE TOWNSHIP-The Pre-Depression Era tractors and engines will be featured July 5-7 as the Ashtabula County Antique Engine Club stages its 32nd Summer Show. The club grounds in Wayne Township are on Route 322 about four miles east of Route 11 and the Rt. 322 interchange.

This year the club members are selling raffle tickets with the first prize of a John Deere D1190 lawn tractor with a 42 inch mower blade going to some lucky ticket holder. The second prize is a 3hp Jaeger hit and miss engine that club members have fully restored. Club officials said these hit and miss engines were originally made for use with a cement mixer and will work for any need of the winner.

The club’s raffle drawing includes a third and fourth prize

An antique engine club volunteer drives this tiny train where youngsters can ride around the grounds during Pre-Depression era farm tractors and other equipment this years Big Show held July 5-7. will be featured at this year’s Antique Engine Big Show. for ticket winners drawn during the show. They are a special design ACAEC hat and tee shirts to go to the winners.

The Antique Engine Club members will throw open the “grass carpet” for thousands of visitors expected to attend this post-July 4 Big Show.

There are all kinds of things to see and do. Antique steam engines will be on display along with antique and classic cars.

The club’s old fashioned saw mill will be operating.

There will be blacksmithing demonstrations, tours in all the club’s historic and restored buildings and even an operating shingle mill and corn grinding demonstrations.

The holiday big show features two parades on Saturday and Sunday at 1 p.m. with lots of special vehicles, tractors, farming equipment (old and new), and a huge flea market with items for sale.

The club a year ago completed restoration of an old one-

room school house moved from a Wayne Township farm field to the grounds.

Musical entertainment includes country, gospel and oldtime musicians and singers with some roaming the grounds each day. There will be a Garden Tractor Pull on Friday, July 5 at 5 p.m., a Kiddie Tractor Pull on Saturday, July 6 at 10 a.m.

In addition there are antique tractor pull competition both Saturday and Sunday. There is a $5 donation for admission to the show and free admission for club member, exhibitors and children under 12 years of age.

For show information contact Ed Wharton at (440) 5932327. There will be lots of good food available at the club’s dining pavilion and Dinner Bell Suppers on Friday and Saturday nights for the public featuring a 5-course meal including desserts and beverages.

Teen Drama Project at GLTG Moves to State Competition, Benefit Performance CHARDON-Geauga Lyric Theater Guild’s Teen Drama Project, designed and implemented by director/instructor Angela Miloro-Hansen, is having an exciting fourth year.

This year’s play, I Never Saw Another Butterfly, by Celeste Razpanti, is based on the true story of the journey of a teen and young woman as they are imprisoned in the Terezin concentration camp during the Holocaust.

The cast undertook indepth research, which included talks with survivors, a trip to the Maltz Museum in Beachwood, all in addition to their long rehearsal schedule.

After a successful weekend of shows and traveling to schools, including the Fairmount Temple, they believed the journey was done.

A decision to enter the piece in the Ohio Community Theaters Association’s (OCTA) regional theater competition changed that.

The I Never Saw Another Butterfly cast and crew were entered in the adult division of the OCTA competition because three of the actors are 19, making them ineligible for the junior competition. They nonetheless wowed the judges and attending theaters with their performance.

Director Angela MiloroHansen, producer Karen Martin, and the cast were a bundle of nerves. That is, till the cast stepped on stage. Despite having daily cuts from the scripts every night for the preceding

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Top Row: Kelly Bergenstein, Halle Blados, Ray Bender, Emily Sadowski, Caroline Corsaro, Melissa Rowan, Melanie Williams, Rosey Easthom, Mikaela Klein, Randy Hansen, Noah Wohlever, Kelly Tapager, Kelly Miloro, Julia Reid, Natalie Washington. Bottom Row: Emily Strlich-Waybright, Casey Wilcox, Niamh Field, Savannah Corsaro, Andrew Kotlar, Janna Klein, Jonathan Klein, Sarah Wyatt, Angela Miloro-Hansen, Madison Newman, Katy Lessick, Katie Sweet, Cara Robbins week, some of which they never had a chance to rehearse (the rules state only forty minutes allowed) the cast flawlessly performed.

With less than 30 seconds to spare, they received the first standing ovation at the region’s competition in three years.

Awards given include the following:: Merit in Acting: I Never Saw Another Butterfly: as Father - Johnathan Klein Merit in Costuming: I Never Saw Another Butterfly: Kelly Miloro Merit in Acting: I Never Saw Another Butterfly: as Mother - Halle Blados Merit in Set Design: I Never Saw Another Butterfly: Randy Hansen Excellence in Acting: I Never Saw Another Butterfly:

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intending to raise money is with a benefit performance of I Never Saw Another Butterfly at Geauga Lyric Theater on July 12 at 8 p.m. All proceeds will go towards the group’s expenses for the conference.

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Geauga Park District’s Flea Market vendors needed RUSSELL TOWNSHIP-You can turn your trash into someone else’s treasure and put a little cash in your own pocket at the Geauga Park District’s “Treasure Among the Trees coming up on Saturday, July 13. Booth spaces are still available at the annual Flea Market event at The West Woods park.

Outdoor spaces, the size of two parking spaces, can be reserved for $25 or an 8-foot picnic table under the shelter for $15. To purchase your spot, call Teresa Runion at 440279-0882 or email teresarunion@hotmail.com.

Geauga People for Parks is hosting the Annual “Treasures Among the Trees” Flea Market at The West Woods picnic area, located at 9465 Kinsman Road (Route 87) in Russell Township. Hours for the Flea Market are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Dozens of vendors will be selling their treasures, such as antiques, collectibles, bird houses, jewelry (new and old), tools, toys, furniture, rugs, plants, handmade materials &, soaps, general household- bargains galore, and much more.

Food will also be available for sale.

Geauga People for Parks will host a booth, selling a great variety of donated items including art work and household items. All proceeds from the flea market vendor space rental and the Volunteer booth will go to support Geauga People for Parks, a volunteer political action group that supports Geauga Park District.

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Chamber Welcomes New Members

Rural Domestic Preparedness Consortium offers DHS crisis management course for PA. area schools

By AMY JONES Gazette Newspapers A N D O V E R - T h e Pymatuning Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed some new members at the June 12 meeting held at Andover Public Library. The new members include Wanda Williams of Twigs and Crows of Pierpont, Donna McCurdy of The Little Store in Andover, Carol Wilson of Times Square Restaurant in Kinsman, Rev. Matthew Albright, pastor of Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church in Andover, Allan Kaulback of Dream Horse Guesthouse in Kinsman, and Jonathan Browning of Brown Ink Design of Andover.

The Chamber members got right to business after a brief presentation of new members, and with involvement in a variety of area activities there was plenty to discuss, including some of the benefits of membership. From networking to a support system, to health care benefits, to being the hands and feet behind much of what goes on in the surrounding communities, membership benefits both business and commu-

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New members of the Pymatuning Area Chamber of Commerce were welcomed at a recent meeting. The group includes Wanda Williams of Twigs and Crows, Donna McCurdy of The Little Store, Carol Wilson of Times Square Restaurant, Rev. Matthew Albright of Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church, Chamber president Pam Harting with Huntington Bank, Allan Kaulback of Dream Horse Guesthouse, and Jonathan Browning of Brown Ink Design. nity.

The People in the Park con- Pymatuning wine tasting It is not, however, neces- cert series running summer fundraiser at Our Lady of Vicsary to be a business owner long on Saturday nights is a tory Church are also supto join the Chamber of Com- great opportunity to enjoy ported and represented merce. According to C of C area musicians who perform within the chamber were disPresident Pam Harting, on a donation only basis and cussed.

Chamber members need only is initiated through the chamWhile the Pymatuning to be “civic minded-interest in ber.

Area Chamber of Commerce The upcoming Lake Festi- operates in a small town area growth, economic development and social development. val, also an opportunity to and more rural community, It is not just merchants.“ have a low or no cost week- Harting has received compliMany of the activities and end of entertainment is ments from county chamber projects that are part of the heavily supported and spon- officers regarding the work Andover community are gen- sored through the chamber. done by this chamber. Opererated through the Chamber Several fundraisers, includ- ating within a support system of Commerce and were part ing the Dolly Parton Imagina- that promotes activity and of the meeting discussions. tion Library, the First Congre- commerce in the area it is The flags that line the streets gational Church Hidden Trea- their hope to see a business are part of a flag outreach pro- sures Sale and Back to School evolution because as Harting gram that beautified the area. bash, and Vintage says, “Prosperity works!“

LINESVILLE, PA.- The Department of Homeland Security is offering a certified course in crisis management for any type of school based incidents for the local schools.

In the event of a school-based incident, school administrators, rural law enforcement officers, and other emergency responders must be prepared to act quickly and precisely to take control of the situation.

The Rural Domestic Preparedness Consortium (RDPC) is providing these and others responsible for school security in Linesville, PA. with crisis management training on how to effectively respond to an emergency involving a school building or an entire school system. RDPC is leading a free Department of Homeland Security (DHS)-certified course, AWR 148 Crisis Management for School-Based Incidents: Partnering Rural Law Enforcement and the Local School Systems, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 16 at Conneaut Area Senior High School Cafeteria, 302 West School Drive, Linesville, PA. This course will provide participants a foundation of knowledge and skills to progressively establish a schoolbased emergency response plan and crisis management team through information sharing and training. The eighthour, instructor-led course was developed by the Ohio-based University of Findlay, an academic partner for RDPC, specifically for school administrators and emergency responders.

The course provides an opportunity for rural law enforcement and school personnel to develop a partnership with regard to school safety through effective collaborative planning, preparedness, communication, and coordination of resources. Registration is required to participate in this course with a deadline of noon on July 2.

To register – contact: Don Bovard at dbovard@co.crawford.pa.us or call 814-7247-8110. For more information, contact Jared VanArsdall at (606) 677-6000, or email the RDPC at info@ruraltraining.org.

Things To Do, Places To Go Windsor Community Market opens on June 22 WINDSOR TOWNSHIP-The Windsor Community Market opens on this Saturday, June 22 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Windsor Community Center on Route 322, west of the Route 534 intersection. It will be held inside and outside the community center, which was the former Windsor School.

Indoor tables are $20 and outdoor space is $10 which includes parking for one vehicle. Vendors are admitted day of sale lsubject to available space. To guarantee your space call Pat Fozo at (440) 969-8530 or email to windsorcommunitymarket@gmail.com.

Come and enjoy this event sponsored by the Windsor United Methodist Church. The Community Market is held the fourth Saturday through the summer months.

Art Fair on the Boardwalk set this weekend at Conneaut Lake Park CONNEAUT LAKE,PA.-The annual Art Fair on the Boardwalk is set for this Saturday and Sunday, June 22 and 23 at Conneault Lake Park from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The event is hosted by the Conneaut Lake Institute Inc. committee.

It is open to the public and a large number of artisans and vendors will have their speciality items for sale both days, caid Ellen Klinginsmith, a committee member.

“We will have jewelry, stoneware, photography, local artists plus more set up on the boardwalk. The crafters will be located in the lawn area adjacent to the boardwalk,” said Klinginsmith.

LAKE FEST: ring the pot and adding new attractions creates a great atmosphere of familiarity and excitement. There are a number of great family attractions at this year’s festival.

While the inflatable mall will be absent, there will be one inflatable unit, a petting zoo, kids ceramics, water balloons, Banjo the Clown, and Jungle Terry will be there with his furry friends.

There will be ample to interest adults as well. Among the myriad of crafters and artisans will be basket weaving, quilting and knitting demonstrators-”you name it, we‘ve got!“ There will be a classic car cruise-in plus various musical attractions performing. Unfortunately the Pymatuning Area Community Choir will be unable to attend, however those unable to hear the Gospel Echoes sing in the People in the Park concert in uptown Andover, they will have a chance on Sunday of festival weekend, along with the sounds of Elvis and Neil

“We have a lot of repeat artisans and crafters who were with us last year and new people.”

can be purchased day of the luncheon or any time before at the hospital auxiliary’s Wish You Well Shop.

Cherry Valley UM Church hold $1 dinner

CDRM hosting a Raise the Roof Concert on June 30

CHERRY VALLEY-The Cherry Valley United Methodist Church is hold it’s $1 lunch/ dinner on Thursday, June 27 at the church dining area. The dinner is open to the public beginning at 12:30 p.m. and this month featured grilled chicken, sweet corn, salad, dessert and beverages. For more information call Adrienne Marrison at (440) 294-2848.

CONNEAUT-The CDRM is sponsoring a Raise the Roof Concert on Sunday, June 30 at 4 p.m. in the Stateline United Methodist Church, located at 7321 Bushnell Road. The entertainers include the Community of Faith Choir and other area singers to raise funds to repair the roof at the Monroe UM Church.

The Monroe church congregation is currently worUH Geauga Medical Center Auxiliary shipping at Kelloggsville UM Church. This concert is a slates Summer Tea and design con- mission project by the CDRM (Council of Dynamic Rutest ral Ministries).

CHARDON-The UH Geauga Medical Center AuxilA love offering will be received during the evening iary is holding a special Summer Tea Luncheon on Sat- musical progfam to benefit the roof repair expenses for urday, June 29 at the Chardon United Methodist the Monroe UM Church. Area residents are invited to Church. The church is located at 515 North Street in come out and hear some wonderful singing groups.

Chardon with the luncheon from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

All the proceeds will benefit the UH Geauga Medi- Vacation Bible School set for Andover UM Church cal Center Seidman Cancer Center with the focus on ANDOVER-With the theme of Everywhere Fun Fair: “Bras for a Cause” design contest special fundraiser.

Clubs, groups, individuals and friends are invited to Where God’s World Comes Together, the Andover UM Church is holding it annual Vacation Bible School from decorate a bra for the special fundraiser contest.

The bra designs can be creative, artistic, funny or Monday, June 24 to Friday, June 28. Children will explor done as a tribute to a loved one that has battled breast scripture stories and experience God’s welcoming love.

Dinner will be served by volunteers of the church at cancer . The entries will then be on display for public voting and design winners in first through fourth place 5 p.m. with the VBS classes at 6 p.m. The adventure includes interactive Bible fun, super science, cool crafts, will be announced at the luncheon.

All the design entries are on display at the hospital global games and of course Bible stories. Register gift show and at the luncheon June 28. Tickets for vot- youngsters at the church office. Adult and youth helping on the best design bras are $1 each or six for $5 and ers are the ones who put the “fun” in the ‘Fun Fair.”

From page1A Diamond impersonators as well as fresh local artists.

While this year’s festival will not include a talent show, attendees will have the opportunity to take in the internationally performing Crescent Circus. In the spirit of Cirque du Soliel, the Crescent Circus has a unique act sure to wow the kids and adults alike. Renown for combining humor, acrobatics, magic and crowd interaction they promise to be a unique and exciting addition to this year’s Lake Fest.

With a mix of exciting new attractions blended in with continuing favorites, the Pymatuning Lake Festival gives families the opportunity to spend a great weekend together at little to no cost. Complete scheduling and entertainers information as well as application for the Little Miss Over 100 area artisans and crafters will set up under tents Pymatuning Pageant can be found at the Pymatuning Area for the 31st annual Pymatuning Lake Festival in Andover Aug 3-4 weekend at the state park main beach area.

Chamber of Commerce website: AndoverOhio.com.

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GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • WEEK OF FRIDAY, JUNE 21, 2013 • 8A

Padres fall to Indians

Clinton Wolf bats for the Andover Padres during a game against Conneaut.

Ronnie Bailey plays third Kyler Smith plays shortstop base for the Andover for the Andover Padres.

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Charlie O’Meara.

Andover had a pair of runners reach in the second inning as Brendin Sharpe singled and Clinton Wolf walked. Sharpe would eventually be picked off at third base in a run down and Morris got out of the inning with two more strike outs.

Conneaut picked up another big inning in the third with five more runs to take a commanding 9-0 lead.

Mikey Spears again started things off with a one-out single. Charlie Deeter picked up an RBI after reaching on an error. Nathan Eaton and Richie Picard hit backto-back RBI doubles to make it 7-0. Conneaut added two more runs on an error and an overthrow to go up 90.

Teddy English relieved Nick Morris in the third inning for Conneaut. English caught a line-drive up the middle off the bat of Josh Tantor to start the inning.

After Ryan Elliott was hit by a pitch, Conneaut was able to pick up a double play on a pop-up to end the inning.

Brendin Sharpe entered to pitch for Andover in the fourth inning. Charlie O’Meara singled for Conneaut in the fourth inning and went to second on a fielder’s

ANDOVER – The Conneaut Indians major league baseball team came away with a 14-2 win over the Andover Padres.

Ryan Elliott looked to keep Conneaut in check early on with a pair of strikeouts to start the game. Mikey Spears then started a two-out rally for the Indians with a triple. Charlie Deeter followed with an RBI triple to bring in the first run of the game. Nathan Eaton made it 2-0 with an RBI single. Richie Picard kept the inning going with another single and Eaton went on to score on a passed ball. After a walk to Nick Morris, Alex Brainard made it 4-0 with a bunt RBI single.

Nick Morris started on the mound for the Indians and he strike out the first two batters he faced. The Padres looked to start some two-out magic as well with Brett Anthony and Kyler Smith drawing walks. However, Morris struck out the side to end the inning with Conneaut up 4-0.

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Ryan Elliot pitches for the Andover Padres during a game against the Conneaut Indians. choice by Eddie Wolf. After a passed ball O’Meara scored when Elijah Vasquez reached on an error. Teddy English singled to put two runners on for Mikey Spears.

Spears went on to make it 11-0 with an RBI groundout.

The inning ended on a great catch at second base by Triston O’Brien as he took a hit away from Deeter.

Andover loaded the bases in the fourth inning as Cris Jones and Kyler Smith walked and Brett Anthony was hit by a pitch. Cris Jones scored the Padres first run of the game as he stole home on the throw back to the pitcher to make it 11-1. Kenny Crouch loaded the bases back up with a walk and Brendin Sharpe made it 11-2 with an RBI groundout.

Conneaut added a pair of runs in the fifth inning thanks to two errors to start the inning. Nick Morris brought in one of those runs on an RBI groundout. Alex Brainard kept the inning going with a walk, stole a pair of bases and scored on an overthrow, making the final score 14-2.

Andover threatened to score in the bottom of the fifth inning to keep the game going, but came up empty. The Padres loaded the bases off of English as Josh Tantar, Triston O’Brien and Cris Jones all walked. However, English would end up striking out the side to end the game.

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GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • WEEK OF FRIDAY , JUNE 21, 2013 • 9A

Carlson hits second hole in one

BY BYRON C. WESSELL Gazette Newspapers ANDOVER- Bob Carlson, of Andover, was able to pick up his second hole in one in as many years at the Andover Public Golf Course. Carlson hit his first hole in one in league play last year on hole number nine. This year he did it again as part of the Thursday night league on hole number three.

With the hole in one comes a prize of $500 and a round of drinks for all 48 members of the league.

Carlson will gladly pick up the tab for the once in a life opportunity that has now happened twice.

“The first one (hole in one) you think that’s it for the lifetime and then the second one happens,” Carlson said on the hole in one.

His second hole in one came on Thursday, May 23 right before Memorial Day weekend.

Carlson along with his wife Nancy were golfing with MJ and Rob Lahti in a doubles scramble league when the hole in one occurred.

Carlson used a nine iron on a 135 yard hole over the

water.

“When I first hit it, I thought it would be a good shot for a pin shot,” Carlson said on the shot.

No one was able to see the shot because it was rainy and misty. Some of the golf crew thought it might have went in and some thought it went behind the hole.

The women in the group had to tee off before everyone was able to go over and look where the ball went.

“It was unbelievable, because it’s the second one I’ve had. I’m thinking man how lucky can you get,” Carlson said.

Henry and Marta Williams the owners of the golf course have applied for the prize of $500 for any hole in one which takes place during league play.

It’s the third hole in one the golf course has been able to give out as Carlson hit one last year as well. John Koller also hit a hole in one during last year’s Tuesday Senior League on the last day of the league and on the last hole.

Although both hole in ones are big accomplishments PHOTO BY BYRON C. WESSELL Carlson feels the one over the pond was a little tougher.

Bob Carlson received a check for $500 dollars from Marta “On number nine you can’t be penalized and you just hit Williams after hitting a hole in one at the Andover Public it and hope it’s on the green,” Carlson said.

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Thurber chosen for ALL STAR SPRINTS COMING TO SHARON Crossroad Showcase FOR OHIO SPEEDWEEK ON JUNE 25 1ST OF 4 SPRINT RACES OF 2013 ON TUESDAY

BY BYRON C. WESSELL Gazette Newspapers

The “410” Sprint Cars will be making their first of been shutout of victory lane this season. four appearances of the 2013 season at Sharon SpeedDanny Holtgraver is one of the up and coming rising way coming up Tuesday, June 25 when the All Star Cir- stars of Sprint Car racing. The Pittsburgh racer has Chase Thurber a sophocuit of Champions come to town for the 31st annual Ohio three career wins at Sharon and has really stepped up more at Pymatuning ValSprint Speedweek. The HTMA/Precise Racing Products his game the last two seasons with several major wins. ley was selected to repreEcono Mods and Deforest Used Parts Mini Stocks will Already this year, Holtgraver has an All Star win at sent the NE District at the also be on the card. Qualifying for Sprints will get un- West Virginia’s I-77 Raceway Park giving him four for 2013 Crossroads Showcase derway at 6:30 p.m. followed by racing. his career over the past two seasons, was the $10,000 Series in Dayton, Ohio.

This year’s version of Ohio Sprint Speedweek will “King of the 360s” winner at East Bay in Florida, was a The Crossroads Showcase feature eight nights of racing over nine days at seven recent winner at Attica Raceway Park, and has three took place on June 10 and different speedways beginning at Attica Raceway Park wins at nearby Mercer Raceway Park.

11. Thurber was selected on Friday night (June 21) with the Sharon event being Other full-time All Star regulars include South as one of the top sophostop #5 of the popular summer tradition. Sharon’s race Dakota’s Justin Henderson in Rick Ferkel’s famous #0, mores and juniors in the will pay $5,000 to-win.

Cap Henry, Caleb Helms, and Trey Gustin; however, the NE District and is one of After a five-year absence, Ohio Speedweek returned All Star talent for Ohio shows always runs deep espe17 players on the team run to Sharon in 2010 as Tim Shaffer topped a 42-car field cially for Ohio Speedweek events as evidenced by over

by Curt Karpinski. for the victory. In 2011 it was hometown favorite Dale 42 cars at Sharon for each of the last three years.

A player/coach recogniBlaney winning the Sharon leg of Speedweek over a 45Atop the all-time Sharon Speedway Sprint Car win tion banquet took place on car field for his 13th career win at the track. Last year, list is Ed Lynch, Jr. The Apollo, Pa. driver has scaled Monday, June 10. During in a stunning turn of events, local Brandon Matus came back his operations the past three seasons running prethe banquet those selected out victorious for his first career win with both the All dominately special events only; however, is a perfect were honored and receive Stars and at Sharon. Another strong field of 43 cars two-for-two in local starts at Lernerville Speedway. gear for being selected. On was on hand.

Lynch is expected to be in the field looking to add to his Tuesday, June 11 the play“Sharon has always played in an important part in 50-win mark. ers participated in the PHOTOS BY BYRON C. WESSELL Ohio Speedweek history,” explained fourth year GM The HTMA/Precise Racing Products Econo Mods and showcase and games at Chase Thurber gets ready to Dave Willoughby. “Sharon was there at the beginning, Deforest Used Parts Mini Stocks will also be on the card Wright State University. bat for Pymatuning Valley. and we’re happy once again to be part of this long-run- in full point events. The Econo Mods will race for $350 College coaches also spoke Thurber was selected to play ning tradition. We hope the fans and racers come out to-win, while the Mini Stocks will battle for $200 toat the event. in the Crossroads Showcase and support this great event so we can continue to host win.

Chase lined out and Series. this event for years to come.”

Gates open at 4 p.m. A drivers meeting will be held walked twice during the Ohio Speedweek always draws in the best talent from at 5:45 p.m. Sprint hot laps at 6:10, qualifying for the crossroad series as his and I hope to be recognized the Midwest, western Pennsylvania, along the All Star Sprints at approximately 6:30 and racing to follow. Adult team fell 8-7. by collegiate scouts and regulars, usually a few central Pa. cars, and always admission is $22. Kids 13 and under are always free.

“It’s an honor to be coaches,” Thurber said some surprises. Last year, Tony Stewart appeared to Pit passes are $35. nominated by my coach for prior to the showcase. have the race in hand until a flat tire in the late stages The 410 Sprint Cars will return next to Sharon on this showcase. I plan to As a catcher Chase will of the event. NASCAR’s Kasey Kahne, Dave Blaney, Saturday, July 6, but this time without the wing as the represent my team and be tied in the 60-yard dash phenom Kyle Larson, and Brad Sweet also have all com- BOSS Series makes their first of two appearances. BOSS school well. I am grateful and time in his throws to peted in recent years, and you never know when they will be back at it on Saturday, August 17 for another that my hard work and both second and third base. may show up. non-wing affair. dedication has gotten me Chase will also be able to Dale Blaney is quickly closing in on a major mileThe final Sprint Car show of 2013 will be the fifth to this point and to be one showcase his hitting abil- stone with the All Stars. Blaney’s two wins this year annual Lou Blaney Memorial on Tuesday, August 20 of the 17 selected,” ity. have upped his win total to a remarkable 95 for his ca- for a another $5,000 to-win feature. The Governor InThurber said on being seThurber led the county reer. While of course he’s five wins shy of the century surance Agency DIRTcar Big-Block Modifieds will also lected. with a batting average of mark, Blaney needs three more to tie Kenny Jacob’s be on the card for $2,000 to-win BRP Tour event. The Thurber had his chance .552 had an OBP OF .642 all-time leading 98-win mark. Aliquippa’s Tim Shaffer Alzheimer ’s Association Benefit event will feature to showcase his skills in and slugged .790. Over the has climbed the All Star win ladder as he sits with 51 NASCAR’s Tony Stewart, Kasey Kahne, and Dave front of over 60 different course of the season he col- career victories. Shaffer, a four-time Sharon winner, has Blaney racing Sprint Cars. -Submited By Mike Leone scouts and coaches. The lected 34 this, including 11 team played in a six-inning doubles and drove in 25 game after first participat- runs. Thurber also stole 13 ing in skills stations. bases for the Lakers.

“I look forward to preThurber is currently senting my talents in the playing for the Youngstown showcase and the game Class B 18U league for ANDOVER — The Ride 4 thEM 5K New for 2013 - the 5K Race has an Creekside Fitness. His fuRun/Walk, returns to Pymatuning State on-line registration option and cash ture plans consist of playprizes for the top overall finisher in both ing college baseball and he Park Main Beach on July 27th.

This event is a part of a larger event the men’s and women’s divisions ($25.00 plans on helping the Lak+ $25 gift certificate to Second Sole Meners win districts next sea- including: 100 mile bike ride, 25 mile bike ride, sand volleyball tournament, tor for first place). son.

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GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • WEEK OF FRIDAY, JUNE 21, 2013 • 10A

Allegheny Students Create Kickstarter Campaign To Build Bus Shelter for Local Community

Notes from the Board Office!

By Bill Nye Superintendent Grand Valley Mustangs

Roof Remediation Work Will Start Soon I want to inform all community members that we will be having roof remediation construction starting soon.

Due to design and craftsmanship issues, the state in conjunction with the Grand Valley Board of Education, is seeking restitution against contractors and architects.

Some work by the architects and the general contractor for the remediation is being done at no cost to the district or state. Other work is being done through the state construction funds in which the intent is to recoup those funds through litigation.

When it came to replacing the roof, the board in conjunction with the state, had to choose between three options. We either could choose to re-shingle the roof, put a membrane roofing material on the roof, or go with a metal roof. Shingles and membrane systems are similar in pricing; however, metal has a longer life span.

The district elected to bid 2 different systems to determine actual cost differences. A new metal system came in much more economical than anticipated and the decision was made to put a metal roof on the structure to get the most longevity for our community.

I would like to thank the board for all the countless meetings to attend for both regular business and all the construction issues. Unfortunately, there are many more meetings to come in the future. In addition, I would like to thank Richard Jackson (new Board Member) as he traveled to may sites to evaluate and study all the different roof systems.

It is my hope that we will get this facility in proper condition so that it will last our community for many more years to come. Have a good week!

MEADVILLE, Pa. – Eleven Allegheny College students have launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise funds to build a bus shelter for the Asbury Manor Mobile Home Park East in Meadville. Kickstarter is an online system through which people can pledge funds to creative projects. The money is not collected until the threshold for completing a project is met.

The bus shelter project is the latest effort in the college’s Art & Environment Initiative, which works with community partners to promote regional revitalization and beautification through art.

Emma Cook, a 2012 graduate of Allegheny College who majored in environmental studies and minored in studio art and Spanish, conceived of the project last summer. During the spring semester, students in Professor of Art Amara Geffen’s class “Envisioning Environmental Futures” continued Cook’s research and project development and created the Kickstarter campaign, which has a goal of at least $12,000.

If the campaign’s financial goal is reached by July 17, the project will be designed and coordinated by the Art & Environment Initiative, which Geffen directs.

Several designs are under consideration, all of which incorporate high quality reused and adapted materials to create a bus shelter that is also a work of art.

The final design will be determined by the amount of funding received. Additional monies could fund a rain garden to enhance the site, a solar panel to light the shelter or an event in which community participants create tiles for benches.

An estimated 40-plus residents in the mobile home park use the bus, including children and the elderly, and a shelter will give them much-needed protection against inclement weather. The Allegheny students involved in the project believe that a shelter will also help

promote the use of public transportation, while at the same time championing the principles of reuse and community collaboration.

Partnering with Allegheny College and the Art & Environment Initiative on the project are Asbury Manor Mobile Home Park East, Emma Cook, Crawford Area Transportation Authority (CATA), Meadville Plate Glass and Porter Consulting Engineers.

More information on the project, including a video that shows possible designs, can be found at kickstarter.com. Search for “the bus stops here Asbury.”

GVHS grads awarded scholarships for college studies ORWELL-The following Grand Valley High School senior graduates were among the recent recipients of scholarships provided by special private memorial funds and foundations:

Boosters-Christina Godfrey • Jason Scribben Memorial Scholarship-Tyler Castle.

• Mona B. Stevens Memorial Scholarship and the Franklin B. Walter Scholarship-Brady Nye. • Jennie Fuller Stevens • Triandria Masonic Memorial ScholarshipLodge-Nathaniel Dedek .

Nathaniel Pilarczyk.

• Cynthia Jones Eardly • Ashtabula County DenMemorial Scholarship- tal Association ScholarshipFrances Harrison.

Sarah J. Bixel.

• Grand Valley Athletic These awards were preBoosters Scholarship-Brady sented at the senior comNye. mencement held at GVHS on • Grand Valley Drama May 31.

Area residents are on the Dean’s Area students qualify for Dean’s PVHS 2007 grad earns Cleveland List at Ashland University State University degree List at The University of Akron ASHLAND- The following area resident is on the Dean’s List for the spring semester at Ashland University: Ethan Crawford was on the Dean’s List for the spring semester at Ashland University. Crawford is double majoring in fashion merchandising and public relations. He is the son of Kimberly Crawford of Andover. Crawford is a 2011 graduate of Pymatuning High School in Andover.

To be eligible for this honor, a student must be enrolled full time and achieve at least a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale.

AKRON-The following area students made The University of Akron’s Dean’s List for the spring semester: They include Jared Ford and Jered Tyler both of Kinsman Township; Victoria Kronauer and Nicklas Richards of Middlefield; and Kyle Hodge of Orwell.

Others are Joshua Daniels, Cassandra Lowery and Tyler Wright of Pierpont Township; and Ashley Lamb of Rock Creek.

KIRTLAND-Lisa Bates Gunter of Kirtland, a 2007 graduate of Pymatuning Valley High School, has graduated Magna Cum laude recently from Cleveland State University. She earned a bachelor degree in early childhood education at CSU. She is the daughter of Larry L. Bates of Williamsfield and Leann Noxon Mercer of Andover. Married, she and husband Dan Gunter currently reside in Kirtland.

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Fifth Annual Family Health & Safety Day set UH Geauga Medical Center Free community event promotes health risk awareness and comprehensive wellness CHARDON-The fifth annual Family Health & Safety Day will be held at University Hospitals (UH) Geauga Medical Center, 13207 Ravenna Road in Chardon, on Saturday, July 13. The special event, open to the public free will be from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. The Health and Safety Day promotes healthy living by providing wellness screenings and education in collaboration with the hospital’s many community partners.

This year ’s Family Health & Safety Day will present the widest range of screenings and interactive demonstrations to date.

“It’s part of our mission at UH Geauga Medical Center to ensure that the people we serve have access to complete information regarding healthy lifestyles, care and prevention,” says event and screenings coordinator Lou Ann Marx, RN, BSN. “Our partner organizations and the hospital’s clinicians, physicians and staff are volunteering their time to make this free event educational, empowering and fun for all ages.”

More than 1,000 people are expected to attend this summer’s event.The Family Health & Safety Day wellness screenings include: Sports physicals (child must be accompanied by parent or guard-

ian); Vascular/stroke risk; Dental (provided by the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile); Skin cancer; Pain; Orthopaedic; Hearing; Memory; Depression; Foot assessments; Sleep.

Safety and wellness education stations include: CPR instruction; Car seat fitting (provided by UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital); Drug take-back program (Geauga County Sheriff ’s Department to accept pills and empty syringes); Medicare consultations; Health care power of attorney/living will consultation; Job search assistance (at Job and Family Services Building).

Safety and wellness demonstrations include the following: Bike;Water and boating; Fire safety/ fire extinguisher; Yoga; and Zumba®.

“Family Health & Safety Day is about wellness in every sense of the word – physical, mental, social, even economic,” says Marx. “Nonprofit organizations from Job and Family Services, United Way and the YMCA to Geauga County partners like the Park District, the Health District, the Public Library, the Sheriff ’s Department and the Department on Aging will be here to offer resources and assistance to residents.”

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Health & Safety Day empowers residents to help identify health and safety risk factors.

“Awareness, early detection and early intervention are key factors to achieving better outcomes and leading healthy lives,” says M. Steven Jones, President, UH Geauga Medical Center. “While Geauga County was named the healthiest county in Ohio this year, there are still many public health issues in our community. This event is a great opportunity for UH Geauga Medical Center and its partners to immediately provide free services and information to everyone in the region – including those who are underserved because of economic factors – and to help them minimize their risks and maximize their overall wellness.”

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Saturday community events will feature free health screenings and interactive displays MIDDLEFIELD-As a part of its ongoing “healthy county” initiative, University Hospitals (UH) Geauga Medical Center will be a community supporter of the Middlefield Farmers Market, which will take place every Saturday morning from July 6 through Sept. 28 at Mineral Lake Park on Sperry Lane in Middlefield Village.

From 9 a.m. – 12 noon, UH Geauga Medical Center will offer free health screenings or interactive health education and information at the Farmers Market on most Saturdays.

“Our mission is to support wellness initiatives throughout our region and support our community partners in the process,” says M. Steven Jones, President, UH Geauga Medical Center. “The Middlefield Farmers Market will enable area residents to join together and have access to healthy food and valuable resources that can help them optimize their quality of life. We are pleased to support the Village of Middlefield by being a part of this community event.”

Geauga County-area vendors will offer organic produce, Amish baked goods, jams and jellies, maple syrup, leather crafts and other locally-produced goods for purchase at the weekly event. Giveaways, tastings, cooking demonstrations and family activities are also planned.

“I’m excited that Middlefield is partnering with University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center to bring this Farmers Market to the residents of our village and the surrounding communities,” says Ben Garlich, Mayor, Village of Middlefield.

Admission is free. Details and updates about the Middlefield Farmers market are available at www.middlefieldohio.com. For information about health screenings and education topics, contact UH Geauga Medical Center at (440) 285-7757.

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• Sept. 7-Stress Reduction.

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The sale, which has become an annual event, will be held July 1 through July 6 at their country store, located on Route 87 west of Mesopotamia.

The Mullets opened their family business in 1995 primary stocking family footwear, boots, and lots of assorted household goods. Then in 2000 they added several quality lines of storage barns, gazebos and outdoor furniture.

When customers first approach the family business they see the array of manufactured furniture, the storage buildings in many styles, sizes and materials, plus the gazebos.

But the July Big Tent Sale focuses on the footwear including shoes and boots from hunting to hiking styles and work shoes plus boots.

“We will have a big markdown on many selected styles, which are being discontinued available at the tent sale,” said Clara Mullet. “We will also offer customers a 10 percent discount on our poly and wood furniture pieces during the July tent sale.”

Berlin Garden LLC makes the gazebo line of outdoor yard covered dining structures carried at the Mullet family’s expansive store. Outside their store are arrangements of everything from Adirondack style chairs, to garden or porch style tables, gliders, swing sets plus more for customers to check out. The furniture pieces come in a multitude of colors and designs.

The Berlin Gardens LLC furniture is manufactured from recycled plastic milk jugs. It withstands sand and salt water and remains untouched from snow and rain for years. The couple’s son, Jacob said that the furniture is reasonably prices and very popular today over similar wooden outdoor furniture.

The furniture prices vary as to style or colors.

The footwear brands carried by the Mullets Family Store include the popular Sketchers brand shoes plus more. The popular boots brands carried including Red Wing, Wolverine, LaCrosse can be found on their footwear section shelves.

The owners stock and sell the Miller ’s Storage Barns along with the Weaver Barns, which are priced reasonably.

The barn have either wood or vinyl siding options and come in various sizes, trims

PHOTOS BY DORIS COOK Many quality boots in discontinued styles and sizes will be among items for customers at reduced prices during the July 1-6 Big Tent Sale at the Mullets Footwear Store in Middlefield.

Store owners are also offering a 10 percent discount on their outdoor furniture lines items, too.

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Both the Miller and Weaver brand barns have been manufactured since the late 1970s in Holmes County and the Sugarcreek area of Ohio. Their uses are many. These buildings can be utilized as a garage, garden potting shed or hobby shop or even a child’s playhouse.

The two companies and including the Berlin Gardens LLC gazebos have crews available to also construct their barns and gazebo structures assembled on site.

In addition to the expanded footwear store section, the Mullet family carry Wolman paints and stains for exterior use and expanded their DAC horse products carried in the store. They also have equine halters, ropes, minerals food products and fly sprays in the DAC line. Other assorted household items can be found at the family business as a onestop shop.

The annual Big Tent Sale featuring footwear items next month will have added hours.

On July 1, 2 and 3 the store will be open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. On the July 4th holiday and July 5, the owners will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. On Saturday, July 6, the last day of the sale, the store hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

For more information on the quality brands of footwear including shoes, boots as well as the furniture and barn storage buildings available contact the store owners at (440) 693-4363.

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