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Butterflies were released at GV Public Library’s summer reading event.
PHOTOS BY AMY JONES
Brady Cadman pulls 70 lbs 37 feet to win the boys 5-6 yr old pull at the Annual Antique Engine “Big Show”.
Fun events held at Andover Public Library’s Summer Reading Program
Annual Engine Show Continues to Thrive By Amy Jones Gazette Newspapers
— See page 2A
Children attending Grand Valley Public Library’s Summer Reading Program have been learning about “garden visitors”. The children raised butterflies and waited patiently for them to hatch. The butterflies were then released on July 3rd into the library’s flower gardens.
See BUTTERFLIES page 2
Elvis impersonator, Jim Felix is featured at Andover People in The Park — See page 7A
Summer Fun at the Mesopotamia VFD annual Ox Roast — See page 4A
Bee hives and speeders complaints occupy Andover Council attention By DORIS COOK Gazette Newspapers ANDOVER-Complaints about speeding cars on off-streets in Andover Village to bee hives came before Andover Village officials at their Tuesday, July 9 session. Two residents on Homestead Ave., Brenda Orzechowski and Linda DeLisle were back at the council meeting requesting Mayor Bernard Baranowski and council members to consider lowering the speed limit on their street from 25 to 15 mph. Orzechowski came a month ago to the council meeting seeking a solution to help stem the high rate of speed of vehicles using the dead-end street. At that time, Baranowski and Police Chief Randy Gentry checked out if the village had authority or not to lower speed limits. At Tuesday night’s session, Orzechowski told the mayor and council she checked ORC regulations. “From what I saw online the village can change speed limits on streets,” the resident told the mayor and council. Orzechowski said she cares for grandchildren at her home and worries for the safety of other children too, living on the street with speeding cars. She also suggested if the village street department could put a “speed bump“ on the street to slow traffic down. “This is a dead end street. If council wants to approve putting a speed bump there I would not oppose it. However, if we put one on that street it opens up other small street residents to ask for the same,“ said Baranowski said and did not really favor Orzechowski’s suggestion. He said the police department had put an officer on Homestead Ave. to be more visible. The 25 mph speed signs are also posted on both Homestead and Case Avenues, the mayor told both women. After more discussion, Baranowski said he would defer to village attorney, Richard Kotila to check out if the village council can take action without ODOT input to set the speed limits on some village streets.
See COUNCIL page 10
WAYNE TOWNSHIP- The small town of Wayne was a hub of activity last weekend. Every year the first weekend in July the Ashtabula County Antique Engine Club puts on the “Big Show” at the engine grounds in Wayne Township. Vendors, engine lovers and families looking for fun all converge for what is always a memorable weekend. The popularity of the “Big Show” is evident by the repeat customers as well as the continued growth of new faces enjoying it for the first time. Henry Lipps, engine club president attributes much of that to having “a little bit of something for everybody-good family entertainment” and an atmosphere where “everybody watches out for each other”. In recent years a children’s train has been added, which has been a big hit, and of course the Kiddie Pedal Tractor Pull and Youth Day on Friday. There is also a unique blending of cultures. This is the one social event that mixes the Amish culture into the mainstream seamlessly. The saw mill is now run by Amish, and there are now Amish girls working in the kitchens. Lipps says that he “hopes it continues and we mix well…it is an event that neatly blends the two cultures.” Another pull according to Lipps is the nearly innate desire of little boys to climb up on a tractor. There just seems to be a very natural appreciation of the power of these machines. Testosterone, however,
See ANTIQUE ENGINE SHOW page 10
Kelly-Miller Bros. Circus comes to Orwell on July 19 for two shows
PHOTOS BY DORIS COOK
J. Phineas Ballyhoo, a Kelly-Miller Circus clown, came to town a week ago to promote the circus company’s July 19 stop in Orwell. He is with a group of youngsters at Asbury Park in the village. By DORIS COOK Gazette Newspapers ORWELL-The Kelly-Miller Bros. Circus, a one-ring extravaganza of acrobats, clowns, international circus stars, are coming to Orwell on Friday, July 19 for a one-day visit. The Grand Valley Chamber of Commerce hosts the circus celebrating its 75th anniversary this year as it travels around the country thrilling audiences of all ages.
See CIRCUS page 3
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Fun events held at Andover Public Library's Summer Reading Program
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Sandcastle Day at the Pymatuning State Park was held in early June for the Andover Public Library's Summer Reading Program. Making their art work at the beach are Keirsten Marcy, Jolene and Morgan Sharpe.
Shown above is Miss Betsy on Growing Readers Gardening Day where children helped plant gardens on the library grounds.
The winners of the Summer Reading prizes at Andover Public Library also saw Jungle Terry perform at the finale Party on the Lawn in the Learning Garden. This group June 17 was “Walk like an Egyptian” Craft Day with Venie included the boy winner- Braden Claypoole, the family winners of Kylie and Aiden Taylor, and the girl winner, Hinson, Sandy John and Emily Kite. Armida Santilli.
Jungle Terry shows off his snake friends at one of Andover Public Library’s summer reading events.
Pymatuning Valley School BOE bids retirees farewell By Amy Jones Gazette Newspapers
on both the yearbook staff and as president of the union. His appreciation obvious, Candela concluded their time by saying “you all have big shoes to fill and you will be missed”. Board ANDOVER-It was a bittersweet night for staff and board president Eric Senor added that while they “may be retiring, members at the Pymatuning Valley School Board’s regular they won’t be forgotten” and that they have “made a difference meeting Monday July 8th. The board celebrated the achieve- in the lives of many kids.” ments of four young people preparing to embark on their jourHaving concluded the special presentations, the board moved ney towards adulthood and an exciting career, while also rec- on to regular business. A letter was received by county treaognizing four of their own concluding surer Dawn M. Cragon regarding the foreclotheir time of employment and moving sure of several properties within the district on to retirement. and the resulting loss of revenue. The county After calling the meeting to order is in the process of approving them for sale and a brief overview of announcements and the return to monetary status. all highlighting quickly approaching The board moved to approve the back to school events, superintendent treasurer’s report which approved the reports, Mike Candela moved on to special preinvestments and payment authorization for sentations. bills for the month of June. It also approved The first presentations went to four the recommendations of Superintendent Cangraduates awarded the Academic dela including student handbooks, open enBooster Scholarship which is based on rollment, and new funds for the 2014 fiscal those students with the highest cumuyear. Included in these new funds are Early PHOTOS BY AMY JONES lative GPA. This year’s recipients were PV High School students Austin Childhood Education, Race to the Top and Eric Keep who plans to attend Ohio Nowakowski, Cassandra Orahood Teacher Quality grants. A bid to purchase a University and pursue Chemical En- and Eric Keep accept Booster bus from Myers Equipment in the total gineering, Austin Nowakowski who amount of $161,942.00 was approved as well. will attend the University of Akron and Board member Tom Hunt reminisced that study Corrosion Science, Cassandra Orahood who intends to when he first joined the school board “buses were about $40,000 study Pharmacology at the University of Findlay, and Michealia and the state paid half!” Skleres who will pursue Pre-Med and Biology at WashingtonThe board was pleased to accept donations from a large group Jefferson University. totaling $1,765 for the Laker 5k and $1000 donation from Peg The meeting continued with the recognition of four staff Niemi to the Peg Niemi Trust Fund. Candela also announced members entering retirement. Candela first recognized James that Wright Farms, LTD., Cameron Wright and Cheri Wright Barnes from maintenance. His willingness and ability to do Hoover will be donating $100,000 over the course of the next what needed to be done, as well as his dethree years. According to Candela, pendability were reiterated by both CanCameron Wright approached the admindela and staff in attendance. Bus driver istration last year to express and interDonna Nugent was also recognized. Canest in improving the Science and Math dela talked about the importance of the program at the school. High School Prinfirst impression for students in the morncipal Dan Jackson worked with Wright ing-“bus drivers set the tone for the day, for several months hammering out a plan they are the first person the kids see each of attack. They felt the best utilization of day.” He also noted her involvement in the funds would be in the implementathe United Way Campaign and the need tion of AP programs and the addition of for someone to now step up and fill those lab times with hands on learning. shoes. Patricia Andrews, who is retiring A part time science position has also after nearly 38 years at the district, was been posted to allow for the increase hired in 1975 with an annual salary of only Retirees from Pymatuning Valley within the program. The board as a whole $7,000! Prior to the meeting, Candela did School District staff James Barnes, expressed gratitude for both the intent a little math and concluded that over the Donna Nugent, Patricia Kirby and and implementation of the Wright famcourse of those 38 years at two semesters Patricia Andrews were honored at ily in moving forward with this donation. per year, Andrews had an impact on the the July 8 BOE meeting. The meeting concluded with a corpolives of over 4000 students in her teachrate acknowledgement of appreciation by the board ing career! Finally Candela recognized Pat Kirby, who he said as well as those in attendance for the efforts of Candela, Jackhas been the “cornerstone in the building.” She began her ten- son, and Primary Principal Billie Fusco for a great first year ure at PV teaching Math and also coached JV Basketball, served at PV.
Bobby and Aaron Ramey watch as four worms strain to win the race!
BUTTERFLIES: ORWELL-The Grand Valley Public Library’s Summer Reading Program “Dig Into Reading” began for young folks signed up who read about gardens and discussed garden visitors like butterflies. “The children enjoyed making their wooden butterflies while waiting for the live butterflies to hatch. A week ago the 10 painted ladies arrived on the scene,” said Cheryl Selby, childrens librarian.The youngsters enrolled in the reading program this summer have been watching the butterflies grow and feed. They were finally released on July 3 into the flower garden area around the library’s flag pole much to the delight of everyone.
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Children at Grand Valley Public Library release butterflies raised at the Summer Reading Program into the library’s flower garden.
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These young folks from Choice Child Care center were among a group at GV Public Library this past week in the Summer Reading Program focusing on butterflies. They are Grayson Shanks, Keegan Friend and Jim Metzler.
Working on crafts about butterflies are these youngsters at the Grand Valley Public Library Summer Reading Program, Alexis Mahaffey, Stefany Hodgekin and Max Bogardus.
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CIRCUS: Performances on July 19 will be at 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Advance tickets are on sale for the circus at Middlefield Bank Co. branch in Orwell, Pam’s Hair Magic, Country Neighbor Center, Grand Valley Public Library and the Huntington Bank branch in Orwell. The advance tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for children. Tickets can also be purchased at the circus box office that opening day for $15 adults and $7 for children. The public and area residents are invited to come watch the tent raising that Friday morning at 9 p.m. The KellyMiller Bros. Circus is setting up at 44 N. School St. site of the old GV high school grounds. Elephants, manpower and machinery will be used for the traditional tent raising. A week ago as part of the circus promotion team, circus clown J. Phineas Ballyhoo (John Sayre) came to town to entertain children and adults in Orwell at Asbury Park, public library, Country Neighbor Center and business places in town. Chamber members Ed Sutliff and Diane Ristimaki drove JP Phineas Ballyhoo all over town for the day. They took a break for lunch at Country Neighbor before visiting other places in the afternoon. “We had a great time with JP. He was wonderful with the kids and adults we met,” said Ristimaki. JP better known without his clown makeup as John Sayre and wife, Clara joined the circus earlier this year. They are the pre-circus promotion team, says Sayre, who grew up in Brunswick, a Cleveland suburb. This is his first season with Kelly-Miller Bros. Circus. His wife keeps an internet Blog of their journeys around the country for the Kelly-Miller circus and helps with his costumes. “Since I was 10 years old I dreamed of running away to join the circus, honest. After high school graduation in
From page1A Brunwick I went to University of Cincinnati to major in music and also played in a Cleveland rock band called Brandtson. We traveled around the country touring, then had a chance to go to Clown College with this circus,“ Sayre said. Sayre and his wife decided last January to give up their Cleveland area apartment, buy an RV after getting the call to work for the circus. “We’ve been on the road since and love it. We stayed overnight in our RV behind your police station before visiting and promoting the circus on Friday. Our next stop is down in Aurora and where the circus is booked for a stop. It’s been an amazing life and I get paid to make kids and adults laugh. The real circus clowns are Steve Copeland and Ryan Combs, who helped me get a start,“ Sayre said. The 2013 season featured acts at the Kelly Miller Circus includes the amazing Asian elephants, animal exhibitor Mike Rice and his zebras, Carolyn Rice’s patriotic theme animal revue featuring llamas, mini-goats and dogs. Other stars include juggler Raul Olivares, tiger trainer Ryan Holder, trapeze performers, plus the Fusco family of Buenos Aires, Argentina with their routine of dance, drums and dexterity and balancing feats by the Rosales Family. The circus trucks will be pulling in the early morning hours on July 19. As the Big Top tent is lifted up, a circus veteran will be on hand to explain the process to ready the operation and setting up of equipment. The KellyMiller Circus will be traveling nearly 10,000 miles as it books performances in over 200 cities and small towns across North America starting in March through October. GV Chamber officials booked the tent circus a year ago after visiting a location close by where the entertainment company stopped.
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Kelly-Miller Circus clown, J. Phineas Ballyhoo (John JP the clown shows some of his juggling tricks to these Sayre) tries an old hat trick on this boy during a recent youngsters as he visits at Asbury Park in Orwell visit to Grand Valley Public Library.
Hidden Treasures is newest public square shop in Andover By DORIS COOK Gazette Newspapers ANDOVER-If you are looking for a collectible, vintage or an antique era piece of décor check out Hidden Treasures, the newest shop on Andover’s public square. Located in the second floor loft above Priceless Mattresses & More, customers can walk up into a variety of items for home or gifts, according to Phil Victor, manager of the mattress store on the street level. Business owner of both shops, Gary Schrum has opened up Hidden Treasures this month. There is an assortment of collectibles including a Mickey Mouse lunch box to ceramic clown figurines , wooden art pieces to a corner filled with oriental art from wall prints to Japanese dolls or some woven baskets to holiday art posters. The store has a number of crafts, handmade toys, knick knacks to glassware finds. Other collectibles include old baseball cards of former famous ballplayers including Al Rosen, a signed plaque by Mohammed Ali and even a autographed football helmet. Cory Rushwin, one of the store employees, is usually found upstairs in the loft store. The Hidden Treasures shop hours coincide with Priceless Mattresses & More. The mattress store hours are Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. The stores are closed Tuesday and Wednesday. “Stop in and fit that void in your household décor,” said Victor. New items come in regularly. So stop at the This corner of a display area street level mattress and at Hidden Treasures holds a furniture store, then walk collection of circus clowns upstairs for checking out plus musical instruments. Hidden Treasures.
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2013 Mespo VFD Ox Roast a Success
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Volunteers get ready to take the roasted beef rounds of meat off this automated open pit spit at the Mesopotamia VFD Ox Roast on last Saturday afternoon, July 6. The cooking of the roasts began on Thursday night, July 4 for preparing the thousands of pounds of meat for the group’s famous roast beef and BBQ style sandwiches. The tented eating area had a steady line of customers coming through all three days of the event.
Abby Perry of Orwell and a GV Middle School student was probably the youngest vendor at the Mesopotamia Ox Roast and flea market with her gourmet doggie treats. She’s had a booth there two years and made several variety of treats to sell.
Jennifer Perry of Orwell had a busy stream of customers at her face painting booth last weekend for the Mesopotamia VFD annual Ox Roast and flea market. Perry has been coming to the Ox Roast July 4th weekend event for some dozen years and is doing a design on daughter Abbey’s cheek. The Cardinal High School cheerleaders and boosters manned this Swiss cheese and hot dog booth as a fundraiser last weekend over July 4th at the Mespo firemen’s 40th annual Ox Roast.
This table full of jewelry to cameras to collectibles was just a tip of the flea market vendor booths at the Mesopotamia VFD 40th annual Ox Roast and flea market last weekend for the July 4th weekend. A downpour of The vocal duo of Take Two with their country and rain hit the Mesopotamia circle park late Saturday contemporary music numbers entertained festival afternoon halting the event for a short while, but the crowds at the July 5-7 weekend of the Mesopotamia VFD clouds parted and the event continued for the evening and through Sunday, July 7. annual Ox Roast and flea market.
These two ladies wore straw hats to keep cool last weekend at the Mesopotamia VFD annual Ox Roast and flea market. Some 150 plus vendors set up tents at the Mesopotamia town green to sell items.
Congressman Joyce opens water and wastewater regional workshop in Orwell ORWELL-Congressman David Joyce (14th District-Ohio) opened a workshop on July 2 put on by Rural Community Assistance Program (RCAP) of Ohio for water and wastewater operators, technicians and government officials at the Grand Valley High School in the village. Over 60 professionals from eastern Ohio communities attended the seminar. Ohio RCAP is part of a nationwide network that has been providing training and technical assistance to solve water and wastewater problems in small rural communities since 1972. Many services are provided at no cost in the areas of program planning, facilities development, management and finance. Ohio RCAP offers training designed to help small systems improve their technical, managerial and financial capacity. In the last decade alone, Ohio RCAP has helped small communities obtain over $350 million in state and federal funding for their water and sewer systems. Other community and economic development services, such a comprehensive land use planning, economic development strategies, downtown revitalization planning, strategic planning, coordinated transportation planning, grant writing, and more are offered on a fee-for-service basis through WSOS. The seminar in Orwell was a one-day workshop about best practices and ideas for collaboration in order to improve the financial sustainability of small water and wastewater treatment systems. Both Congressman Joyce and Congressman Tim Ryan (13th District Ohio) helped notify their constituents. Joyce made a personal appearance to kick off the event and Ryan provided a video welcome to the audience. Both congressmen recognized the critical nature of small rural community issues related to utility infrastructure. These systems are crucial to public health, but also to keep and attract businesses and improve the economic development of a community and the broader region. “We asked RCAP if they could put together this workshop,” said Jack Nettis, Orwell Village Manager. “I knew of tem from training I attended last year as well as their summer conference in 2012. I was approached by our Water and Sewer Department Superintendent Greg Hogue with issues that seemed to me to be a growing, common problem extending beyond Orwell. Many of those issues centered around workforce training and staff success planning RCAP with very short notice put together this workshop, which helped us to identify a direction for solving some of these problems.” Also attending from Orwell Village were council members David Hartz and Julie Mordesovich, and technician Wayne White. Hogue stated that many of these workforce issues relate to the aging nature of professionals in the field and the need to attract new people. He went on to say, “We need immediate fills and we also need to develop young people who will be able to establish themselves in a career field that can’t be shipped out of the country and one which has a definite ladder to climb. The opportunities are definitely there for a lifelong career.” A follow up to this workshop will be future meetings among the local professionals to share best practices.
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Andover teen is Charlie’s Auto Parts hosting visit of Conneaut’s Miss WIX Filters Hummer H2 show car Fourth of July By DORIS COOK Gazette Newspapers
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A beaming Marie Cunningham of Andover receives her trophy after being named Miss Fourth of July in Conneaut on Thursday, July 4.. The 13-year-old eighth grader at Pymatuning Valley Middle School created her own unusual costume, picking up pieces at numerous party stores. Her red-white-and-blue cowboy hat was replaced by the tiara. Cunningham credited her grandmother, Amanda Cunningham of Andover, with helping her rehearse her vocal rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner” for the contest’s talent portion. The daughter of Joshua and Debrea Cunningham, a runner-up in the 2012 Lake Fest pageant she plans to enter the Miss Sunburst Pageant in Atlanta in a few weeks.
ANDOVER-Charlie’s Auto Parts owner, Alan Slater is holding a special event on Monday, July 22 with a visit of the WIX filter Hummer H2 vehicle and show truck. Slater is a dealer for the WIX premium filters for customers. “This is the first time we’ve been able to bring this special vehicle in to demonstrate the WIX filters and what they can do. I’ve seen this Hummer H2 at an auto parts dealers show in Roanoke, VA. This is the first time it will be in the Andover. We will be offering special sale prices on the WIX filters in our store, as well,” Slater said. The custom Hummer H2 increases the visibility of WIX filters through an educational and entertaining experience during the special program stops at dealers. Slater invites area residents to stop in at his auto parts establishment on West Main St. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 22 to view the special Hummer equipment and check out the WIX filters . Since 1939, WIX filters have been an innovator in filtration products. WIX designs, manufactures and distributes products for automotive, diesel, agriculture, industrial and specialty filter markets. Its product line includes oil, air, cabin interior, fuel, coolant, transmission and hydraulic filters for automobiles, trucks and off road equipment. WIX, a member of the Affinia family of brands, is the number one filter in NASCAR and an exclusive NASCAR Performance Products. Its NASCAR relationship also includes the WIX Filters Lap Leader Award, which recognizes the drivers leading the most laps in each race. Slater said, ”As an added treat for customers and interested folks stopping in we will have free hot dogs and burgers grilled plus other refreshments for everyone.” For more information on the special event call Slater at Charlie’s Auto Parts, (440) 293-5668.
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Area Church Happenings Orwell UM Church hosts community Vacation Bible School
The VBS will be from 8:30 a.m. to 11:40 a.m. each day with Bible stories, music, games, crafts and snacks using ORWELL-The Community Vacation Bible School pro- the theme of Investigation Destination. There is no cost to gram at Orwell United Methodist Church is slated for July attend. 29 through Aug. 2. It is open to children in the Grand ValFor information or to pre-register call (440) 437-2088 or ley area ages three through sixth grade, said Julie Page, (440) 437-8681. VBS coordinator. “This is a joint VBS involving a number of area churches Andover UM Church slates several weekend including Orwell North Presbyterian, St. Mary’s and events ANDOVER-The Andover United Methodist Church is Windsor UM Church. We have volunteers helping also from several other church,” said Page adding the theme this year having an all you eat traditional Amish dinner today (Friday) from 4:40 to 6:30 p.m. It is sponsored by the Andover is SonWest Roundup. The Orwell UM Church is located at 80 S. Maple St. in Rotary Club and open to the public. Tickets are $13.75 for the village. There will be games, crafts, music, skits along adults, $7 for children age 12 and under and youngsters with Bible stories and snacks for the children. It is from 6 age four and under admitted free. The dinner included roast beef, Amish style baked p.m. to 8:15 p.m. nightly. Page said on Sunday, Aug. 4 during the 11 a.m. worship service the children will do a wrap- chicken plus veggies, salads, desserts featuring butterscotch up of the VBS, then following a cookout is planned for ev- date pudding and pies. Tickets are available at Yorkies, eryone to attend . For more information call Page at (4400 Andover Bank, Spieth Realty, The Free Press and Huntington Bank. 437-6661. On this Saturday, July 13 is the Salvation Army ChristNew Lyme Baptist Church holding Vacation mas in July even with bell ringers at Andover Sparkle Bible School Market collecting to support the local Salvation Army. The NEW LYME- The New Lyme Baptist Church is holding volunteer bell ringers will be out in front of the store at 6 its Vacation Bible School starting Monday, July 15 and con- p.m. tinuing through Friday, July 19. It is open to children ages The congregation will hold its Praise at the Lake wor8-12 or those entering first through sixth grade. ship service on Sunday, July 21 at 8 p.m. in Pavilion 13 at
Pymatuning State Park. Persons can come as you are by boat or cart to join in the service at the lake front. Pavilion 13 is located along Route 285 in Espyville, south of the reservoir causeway in the Espyville Launch area.
Pymatuning Community Church holding free hot meal and food distribution ANDOVER-The Pymatuning Community Church’s Tender Mercies Ministry will hold a free hot lunch on Monday, July 22 at noon and free grocery distribution. They will also have a free grocery distribution only day on Wednesday, July 24 from 5 to 6 p.m. Household resident information is required to receive food assistance from the church. The church is located two miles south on Route 7 in Andover. For more information call the church office at (440) 293-7878. Pentecostal Community Church Clothing Center open this month NEW LYME-The clothing center run by the Pentecostal Community Church in the old town hall at Route 46 and Dodgeville Road is open July 20 and 25 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. It is open free to the public to pick up needed clothes for area families. Everything is free at the center. The center volunteers take gently used clothing for children, adults and babies. For more information call Traci at (440) 223-6567 or the church office at (440) 293-6182.
Congressman David Joyce meets with Andover Primary Care Group By Amy Jones Gazette Newspapers ANDOVER-The staff at Andover Primary Care had the rare opportunity to sit down with the man that represents them in Washington as congressman Dave Joyce stopped in for a visit Tuesday, July 2nd. In one of a few regional stops Tuesday, the congressman briefly toured the new Primary Care facility and sat down for a brief, informal meeting with Dr. Michael Namey and members of the Primary Health Network marketing staff. Joyce, who was elected to replace Republican Steve PHOTO BY AMY JONES LaTourette decided it was time to act after the Chardon shoot- Congressman Joyce and Dr. Namey discuss the ing and made the move to run issues of health care within the nursing profession. for office and become part of a problem solving team. Unfortunately, he says “there are a lot more problems than solutions”, and one of the issues at the forefront for congress has been the rising cost of healthcare. Congressman Joyce, whose wife is a nurse, is no stranger to these issues and now co-chairs the Congressional Nurses Caucus which discusses pertinent issues and concerns within the nursing profession. “I have to get health care issues right!” he quipped. Melanie Mudrinich, the Government and Public Relations Coordinator stationed in the home office in Sharon, PA and Dr. Namey took the opportunity to share with the congressman some of the innovative steps being taken by Primary Care to provide affordable care to its patients. Namey, who has served the Andover area since 1985, believes they are “ahead of the curve” in a variety of ways. With a stated goal to provide quality care they have partnered with local pharmacies like Herbert’s and Kinsman Discount Drug through a federally funded 340B program to provide medications at a discounted rate. Primary Care has also developed an innovative online program called the Patient Portal that allows access to medications, lab results, physician contact and online bill pay. They believe this program will allow patients the ability to make “more informed decisions about your health.” Primary Health Networks has also offers a sliding fee scale based upon annual income that benefits lower income families and allows the flexibility to pay their bills in a realistic way. Namey feels that overall things are going well at the Andover Primary Care facility. Still forward thinking, however, he would like to be able to offer more services such as MRI’s. Currently patients are sent to either Greenville, PA or Warren, OH, for these tests. He would like to offer “one stop” for people rather than having to send them 30 or 40 minutes away. One possibility of creating a more centralized treatment experience may be the possibility of a greater collaborative effort with St. Josephs across the street, where patients are sometimes sent for emergency care. Another area that could be utilized to greater advantage according to Joyce is wellness training, including nutrition and exercise. These programs have been used successfully to reduce premiums and overall costs. “Getting people involved can cut premiums” Joyce says. One area of concern for both Namey and Joyce is the implementation of the Affordable Care Act. “…the concept is good” says Namey, and “it’s good that people will be insured, but who is going to pay for it? Who will provide care? The concept for ‘Obama care’ is ok, but it just is not practical.” Joyce says he has a stack of paperwork containing additional regulations as the Affordable Care Act is implemented that reaches seven feet tall-“It could almost play for the Cavs!” Joyce also says that it will end up “a lot more expensive, and because employers are cutting to 25 hours in order to avoid it, we will in reality have more uninsured. Employers say they may take the fine rather than pay for it.” Mudrinich says that they are actively preparing for the Affordable Care Act, though and have hired five people to assist in helping people fill out forms, enrolling people, educating them, and helping them to understand how it will work. Exactly how the new healthcare law will impact smaller community facilities like Andover Primary Care is still a mystery according to Joyce-“It is just hard to tell. We don’t see everything yet as it goes into place, but it is not what it was advertised to be at all.” While Namey believes that they will need some support with the new law, he also thinks they have kept their heads above water and will be well able to provide the community with quality health care for years to come.
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All smiles after winning first place in the Bras for a Cause design contest sponsored by the UH Geauga Medical Center Auxiliary are Chardon Municipal Court employees Wendy Thompson, Vicki Dailey, Mary Hedrick and Dorothy Hoffacker. The contest winners were announced at the June 29 fundraiser luncheon.
UHGMC Auxiliary’s Bras for a Cause contest focus of fundraiser luncheon By DORIS COOK Gazette Newspapers CHARDON-For more than a month The “Bras for a Cause” design contest sponsored by UH Geauga Medical Center Auxiliary captured the attention of hundreds of people as they walked into the front lobby of the medical facility. The two dozen “Bras for a Cause” entries were an unique and unusual way to raise awareness on breast cancer treatment, research and education. The contest and June 29 auxiliary tea luncheon was the finale to announce winners in the bra design competition. Karen Cico, volunteer services coordinator, chaired the luncheon event attended by several hundred women and men, cancer survivors and friends of the hospital auxiliary along with staff of the Seidman Cancer Center at UHGMC. All the proceeds from the contest fundraiser and lun-
cheon benefited the UH Geauga Medical Center’s Seidman Cancer Center unit. The event was held at Chardon United Methodist Church social hall. Auxiliary president Mary Brazofsky and first vice president Helen Thomas welcomed the crowd. The program included a short drama skit done by Dr. Maria Madden, Dr. Judah Friedman and Dr. Huan Huang on preventative cancer awareness tips. The doctors also talked about the Seidman Cancer Center facility, patient care and recovery steps and reminded women to get their mammogram. First through fourth place winners in the “Bras for a Cause” design contest were announced. Tickets were sold before the luncheon to attendees to vote for their favorite bra all set out on a display table in the hall. First place winner in the bras design contest was the Chardon Municipal Court staff entry done by Wendy
Dr. Judah Friedman at the podium and Dr. Maria Madden shared cancer treatment news, preventative tips and information on the University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center during the June 29 fundraiser luncheon hosted by UH Geauga Medical Center Auxiliary.
Thompson, Vicki Dailey, Mary Hedrick, Dorothy Hoffacker. It was a daring leopard print with lots of black lace trim. Second place winning bra entry was done by Tammy Whetsell and the Seidman Cancer Infusion Center and third place winning bra design was created by the Geauga County Senior Center ladies. As part of the luncheon entertainment included a style show with clothing modeled from the WomanSafe Resale Store located in Chesterland. Hospital staff, auxiliary volunteers and friends modeled the outfits with Kay Leggett as emcee. Cico also recognized many cancer survivors in the audience. Star Rehab and Survivorship program is a new service opening at UH Geauga Medical Center for cancer patients, their families, and caregivers. Rehab manager Dotti Thompson briefed the group on the new program.
UHGMC Auxiliary president Mary Brazofsky (left) and first vice president Helen Thomas call out numbers of ticket holders winning lots of door prizes at the June 29 auxiliary fundraiser.
GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • WEEK OF FRIDAY , JULY 12, 2013 • 7A
Elvis impersonator Jim Felix is featured at Andover People in The Park People in the Park Saturday concert series continues in Andover ANDOVER-The Pymatunting Area Chamber of Commerce is continuing its Saturday Night Concert Series through to Labor Day weekend. The concerts in the Andover public square park begin at 7 p.m. at the bandstand area. Visitors can bring their own lawn chairs or blankets to sit on to listen to the performers or grab a seat near the pavilion. The concerts are free, but donations are taken up by the Chamber of Commerce to help defray the costs. The list of the remaining concert performers include the following: •July 13-Whitney Martinez, Andover Idol 2012 winner. • July 29-Dennis Ford from Good Question band. • July 27-Dan Schall. • Friday, Aug. 3-Chris Denem with Neil Diamond songs. • Saturday, Aug. 10-The songs of Roy Orbison. • Aug. 17-Andover Area Community Choir. • Aug. 24-David Allen of Andover area. • Aug.31-Kurt Nova, Elvis impersonator.
The show must go on! Despite the heavy rain, Jim Felix dances through the storm as guests took shelter under the pavilion to continue enjoying te show.
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Jim Felix, Elvis impersonater, is relieved to see the sun after the heavy rain let up at last Saturday’s People in the Park concert series.
Sandy Alexander and Ryan Corbett dance to the softer sounds of Elvis.
Lana Corbett expresses her love for “Elvis” during the performance by Jim Felix, Elvis impersonator.
Jim Felix, Elvis impersonator, gets up close and personal with a member of the audience at the July 6th summer concert series in Andover public square.
Old schoolhouse dedicated at Ashtabula County Antique Engine Club grounds By AMY JONES Gazette Newspapers WAYNE TOWNSHIP-School is now in session at the Ashtabula County Antique Engine Club’s grounds. In a project that began over three years ago, a District One schoolhouse originally located on North Creek Road was reconstructed and added to the historical allotment of buildings at the engine club grounds. A dedication and opening was held on July 5 during the annual engine club’s summer show. The original school building dates back to 1854 and was built on land purchased for $4 by Rufus Woodruff. During that time period there were about eight schools in Wayne Township that served approximately 250 students. Over the years the building changed hands as well as purposes. Gordon Eastlake remembers playing under the building as a child when the property was owned by his grandparents, the Barbers. He said that it originally had two rooms, one for the school and one served as housing for the teacher in the back. Eventually the building was used as a storage facility for grain and then later Eastlake remembers his grandmother renting it out to a family to live in. “It didn’t have electric or anything like that,” Eastlake said. He was unsure how they were able to comfortably live in the building, but they did. Seeing it reconstructed brought mixed feelings
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Eastlake noted like it does not look the same as it once did. Folks expecting to see an exact replica of what once stood on Creek Road will be a little surprised. Dick Thompson, who currently owns the property on Creek Road has an appreciation of history and wanted to see the building preserved. When Thompson offered the building to the engine club it was in a fragile condition. The years had taken their toll. While the intent was to take it down “board by board”, as the process began the structure collapsed and became a salvage operation, according to Janet Lipps, club member. As much original material was preserved as possible, it was put to used creating more of a patterned building which represents what the average one-room school was like in the 1850s. Reconstructing the original became impossible. The building process took about nine months and was funded by donations, much from the Thompson family. The crisply painted white schoolhouse was opened for visitors after a brief ribbon cutting ceremony and bell ringing on that Friday morning. Inside a wood stove sets center surrounded by desks ranging from the 1850s to the early 1900s. Everything has been donated including old school books, boots, and miscellaneous items from that time period. The original $4 deed lies in a glass showcase in the building. “Schoolmarms” in period clothing welcomed in visitors after the bell was rung for the first time to another piece of living history now housed at the engine club grounds and available to the public.
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Falcons fall behind early in loss
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Michael Tobie sets up in shotgun formation as the Jef ferson Falcons alumni football team hosted Cochranton. Jacob Girdler is at tackle, while Dustin Romanowski lines up in the slot.
The Jefferson Falcons huddle up on offense during an alumni football game against Cochranton. BY BYRON C. WESSELL Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON – The Jefferson Falcons alumni team hosted the Cochranton Cardinals on Saturday, June 29 at Falcon Pride Stadium. The Falcons started slow both on defense and offense as the Cardinals were able to run away with a 35-8 victory. Ryan Hart started the game with a long quarter
back scramble after initially fumbling the snap. Jared Irwin followed with a nine-yard run. Daniel Va n Dy k e m o m e n t a ri l y sparked some life into the Falcons with a sack However, Hart was able to convert on a pass to Alex Spahn for a first down. Austin Andrews then came up with a big 40-yard touchdown run to make it 6-0. Jefferson set itself up for disaster on their first
The Jefferson Falcons alumni football team runs a play during a game against Cochranton.
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play of the game on a bad snap to set them up for second and long. Kurtis Marsh picked up a short gain before a 15-yard pass fr om M i c hael Tobi e t o Dustin Romanowski. The Falcons were still forced to punt and another bad snap gave the Cardinals the ball at the one-yard line. Jared Irwin was able to capitalize with a one-yard touchdown to make it 12-0. Regis Burns gained the only positive yards on the Falcons next possession before another punt. Hart started the Cardinals next drive with a first down pass to Alex Spahn. Jared Irwin followed with a first down run before the quarter ended. Daniel VanDyke picked up his second sack of the game to help the Falcons force a fourth and long. However, the Cardinals had no worries with a 12 point lead and elected to go for it. The boldness paid off as Hart was able to scamper in for a 33-yard touchdown run. The extra point by Chuck Schultz made it 19-0.
Ryan Banks lines up for the Jefferson Falcons alumni football team during a game against Cochranton. The Jefferson Falcons alumni football team gets ready on defense during a game against Cochranton. The Falcons then ate up most of the second quarter Tobie would also run in the another drive down the with their drive which re- two point conversion after field connecting with Irwin sulted in a touchdown re- first taking heavy punish- for a 35-yard gain. Hart ran the ball in the rest of ception to Ryan Banks. ment at the goal line. The Cardinals looked to the way to make it 28-8 The drive started with a seven yard run by Michael answer with another after the extra point by Tobie and a first down re- touchdown as they drove Schultz. The Cardinals went on ception by Banks. The Fal- down the field. Hart had cons then were set back by completions to both Alex to win the game 35-8 as a bad snap, but a 23-yard Spahn and Mark Woge. Ryan Hart picked up anpass to Dustin Colton Slater came away other touchdown. Casey Romanowski gave the Fal- with a big interception at Adams ended the game cons a first down. Tobie ran the goal line to end the half with an interception as the Cardinals ran out the ball. for another first down be- for the Falcons. The Falcons were unJared Irwin was named fore an 18-yard connection to Romanowski. Tobie ran able to take advantage of player of the game for the for nine-more yards before receiving the ball at half- Cardinals, while Dustin hooking up with Banks in time as another bad snap Romanowski was named the back of the end zone to on the punt resulted in a player of the game for the make it 19-6. Michael safety. Hart then directed Falcons.
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GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • WEEK OF FRIDAY , JULY 12, 2013 • 9A
GV Junior All-Stars defeat Ashtabula
Travis Kiser bats for Jefferson Post 152 during a Legion match-up against the Meadville Shockers Post 111.
Pos t 152 ost tP os t 111 hits pas past Pos ost BY BYRON C. WESSELL Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON – Jefferson Post 152 hosted the Meadville Shockers Post 111 in a recent Legion baseball game. Jared Dean started on the mound for Post 152, while Zach Darling toed the rubber for Post 111. Darling singled to start the game and was moved over to second on a bunt by Trevor Miller. Teddy Williams and Zach Grill loaded the bases with walks. Darling was then able to steal home for the first run of the game. Teddy Williams later scored on passed ball and Justin Foister who walked on the play was thrown out trying to take second. Post 152 answered in their half of the first inning as Steven Houser reached on an error and was bunted over to second by Travis Kiser. Brett Powers reached on a walk to make it first and second with one out. House later stole third and scored on an overthrow. Powers who made it to third on the play also scored on a wild pitch to tie the game at 22. Post 111 looked to retake the lead in the second inning as Matt Keenan reached on a dropped third strike. Dane Stokes walked as the first two batters reached in the inning. Dean was able to catch a break as he induced a double play on a bunt by Jason Reaugh. Dean threw it to third for the first out and Ryan Zindash threw it to first for the second out of the inning. Darling later
grounded out in the inning to keep the game at 2-2. Post 152 had their own base runner reach on a dropped third strike in the second inning. Dean reached on a dropped third strike and David Smalley walked. Dean went on to steal third and scored on a balk. Steve Jewell made it first and third with another walk. Smalley went on to score on a throw down to second on a stolen base by Jewell to make it 4-2. The Shockers cut into the lead in the third inning as Trevor Miller was hit by a pitch and stole second base. Teddy Williams singled Miller over to third base. Justin Foister picked up an RBI groundout, making it 4-3. After Corey Stainbrock and Matt Keenan drew walks, Dean was able to pitch out of the jam with an inning ending strikeout. Jefferson had a big five-run third inning to take a 9-3 lead. Brett Powers started the inning with a walk and stole second base. Hayford moved Powers to third on a groundout. Ryan Zindash reached on a bunt RBI single, making it 53. Zindash stole second and later scored on an RBI single by Jared Dean. Trevor Miller relieved Darling with one out and one on in the third inning. David Smalley then ripped a single up the middle off the pitcher to score Dean. Steve Jewell kept the hits coming with a single and Smalley was able to score on an overthrow. Jewell made it all the way to third on the throw and scored
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Brad Turner bats for the Grand Valley Junior League All-Star team during a game against Ashtabula.
on an RBI groundout by Thomas Bevins. Tristan Hayford relieved Dean in the fourth inning. Zach Darling picked up a one out singled, stole a pair of bases and scored on an overthrow. Hayford was able to pick up the next two outs as Post 152 led 9-4. Zach Grill walked to lead off the fifth inning, stole second and scored on an error. Dane Stokes also singled in the inning, but Matt Keenan was caught stealing to end the inning. Miller was able to pick up a one-two-three inning in the fifth as Jefferson went down in order. Meadville loaded the bases Blake Hershberger bats for Grand Valley during a Junior League All-Star game against in the sixth inning as Kyle Ashtabula. Lynch reached on an error, Teddy Williams singled and Zach Grill was hit by a pitch. Hayford was able to get the final out on a fielder’s choice to keep the score at 9-5. Post 152 added three runs in the sixth inning as Thomas Bevins and Steven Houser both singled to start eh inning. Miller was able to pick up two pop-ups for the next two outs, but Tristan Hayfrod came through with a two-run double. Zindash kept the inning going with an RBI single, making it 12-5. Ryan Zindash closed out the game for Jefferson as he struggled with his command early on. Corey Stainbrock and Matt Keenan each drew walks to start the inning. Zindash then picked up a fielder’s choice and ended the game with two strikeouts.
Logan Sines slides home for Grand Valley during an All-Star game against Ashtabula.
David Smalley plays first base for Jefferson Post 152 during a recent game agaisnt Meadville.
PHOTOS BY BYRON C. WESSELL Steven Houser plays Jared Dean pitches for second base for Jefferson Jefferson Post 152 during a Post 152 during a game game against Post 111. against Post 111.
Jacob Kocab plays first base for the Grand Valley Junior League All-Star team.
GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • WEEK OF FRIDAY, JULY 12, 2013 • 10A
ANTIQUE ENGINE SHOW: is not a requirement to get in the game. There were plenty of ladies sporting tractors of all shapes and sizes. One that was hard to miss belonged to 15 year old Kortney Squibbs. In a field of tractors painted shades of green, yellow and red, her pink engine is tough to miss. Several years ago Kortney’s grandmother died of brain cancer. She was missing her grandma, and her grandfather gave her a project-a tractor in need of restoration. When the time came to paint it, she assumed tractors had to be red, but her dad assured her-”whatever you want-it’s your tractor!” Since there is no official color scheme for brain cancer awareness, she decided to play off of the only “cancer color” she was aware of and paint the tractor pink in honor of her grandmother. She and her pink tractor have been coming to the engine show and doing relay for life now for seven years. Taking a step back into history is an important part of what the Engine Club, and the show, is about. Attendees can watch a working blacksmith bend and shape horse shoe nails and other metals or visit the General Store. They can watch a steam powered saw at the saw mill cut logs, go to the Maple Sugar Museum, and even go to school in a one room school house. People have an opportunity to get a taste of life like it was in the 1880’s and hopefully learn from it. Lipps believes that it is our past that “points us to our future”, and having an opportunity to visit the historical buildings and see the tractors, trucks and cars is important to understanding where we go from here. This weekend is also a flea marketer’s paradise. From lunch boxes to rubber band guns, t-shirts to motorcycles to baseball cards-if someone wants it, it is probably here! It is a great opportunity for new business, too. The Peterson family from North Bloomfield came together this year. Roger who has come for four years to sell custom design signs and decals was joined this year by wife Heather, who sells homemade candles. She was impressed by the location and set up, and pleased with the atmosphere for their two young sons who particularly enjoyed the kids train! Having the ability to put her candles on display is a great opportunity for her and she anticipates the exposure will be an asset to her building this business. For Wayne’s Volunteer Fire Department, this weekend is their biggest fundraiser. Proceeds from their food booth have been a critical financial boost to the department over the years. On average the department raises about $4000 at the engine show. These funds have been used towards the purchase of several trucks. In a small community with limited funds the money earned through the food booth enables them to purchase necessary equipment and “still keep revenues down” says Chief Joe Semai. They are grateful for the special deals afforded by Sparkle Market and Cherry Valley Processing that allow them to provide meals from set up to take down for visitors and vendors alike. It becomes a department family affair with kids helping to scrub potatoes for fresh fries and continual help cleaning and fixing food. Their time at the show was interrupted this year, however. They received a call Saturday evening for a rollover accident. Duty called and a truck and crew loaded up, sounded their alarm, and took off. The rewards for the department are intangible-they are a group of hands on, help oriented people who work hard to keep their community safe-and they need help. Semai says emphatically, “We are always looking for volunteers!” Of course, folks wouldn’t come back if it was not fun, and that is the real clincher for most visitors. The tractor pulls are a favorite, and for Bethany Gump from Warren, Ohio, a new experience. Gump expected noise, smoke, and heat, but she did not expect to like it! “It was amazing-a lot of fun to watch! I really have never been to anything exactly like that.” There was also a parade and an FFA pie auction that generated quite a bit of enthusiasm, as well as a raffle drawing for a John Deer tractor, won by Jim Suetek. Overall, Lipps thought they were on track for a bigger year this year, and says that with great food, great events and an educational backdrop, the “Big Show” is something to plan on for next year.
PHOTOS BY AMY JONES
Kids of all ages enjoy one of the Antique Engine Show’s biggest attraction, the children’s train which takes the children on a tour around the grounds.
Taking a step back into history, blacksmith Herm Leukart Heather Peterson of North Bloomfield sells her hand made skillfully works a horseshoe nail at the annual Antique candles to shoppers attending the Big Show. Engine Club’s Big Show.
Kortney Squibbs drives her cancer awareness tractor in the parade.
COUNCIL: Homestead Ave. has six houses located on it. Orzechowski did acknowledge that some of the speed limit violators actually lived on the street. She said some people cut across from Case Ave. on a small cross street then come down Homestead Ave. Orzechowski said she and other residents with children have put up “watch for children playing” sign. She urged the village officials to seriously consider installing a speed bump as one remedy. Village Administrator Joe DiBell said the street department could put on the street if that was requested by council. He questioned if it would really help slow down cars or trucks. Resident Bill Revelt of Hickory Street asked if the village had any zoning regulation pertaining to people keeping bee hives in their yard. Revelt said a neighbor next to him has placed on about two to three feet from his property line. “My wife and a grandson are allergic to bees. I wouldn’t be here on this (issue) if the neighbor had told me what he was going to do,“ Revelt said. Baranowski asked Revelt if he had spoken to the neighbor on the issue. Revelt said he had not at this point, but wanted to know if zoning rules would cover bee hives.
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Jeremy Mast concentrates on pulling a little further in the kiddle pedal tractor pull on Friday’s Youth Day.
From page1A Revelt asked village officials could check if the property owner had to get any kind of permits from county or state to put bee hives in a residential area. “I don’t know if he has a permit,” Revelt told council adding what to do if one of his children or grandchildren got stung. “That is a civil matter you would have to settle with the neighbor. The village cannot get involved,” the mayor advised.. Baranowski did agree to have village officials take Revelt’s complaint under consideration and have Kotila check out the necessary permitting process for bee hives. Andover Village zoning inspector, Glen Slusher said to his knowledge the village’s current zoning rules do not ban bee hives within the village as it’s considered agriculture. In other action, the council discussed with Slusher any problems he is having getting neglected abandoned properties cleaned up and mowed. At the same time, village fiscal officer Cathy Williams said the appropriations council approved for paying for the unkempt grass mowing is nearly depleted. When the village mows these properties, which are in foreclosure and bank-owned the village tacks on the mowing costs to current property owners like the banks. But the money is hard to collect, she noted.
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Andover resident Brenda Orzechowski of Homestead Ave. gave a copy of ORC regulations to Mayor Bernard Baranowski at council’s July 9 meeting relating to the issue that village officials can set speed limits on off streets in town. Orzechowski came with complaints for a second month in a row about speeding traffic on her street. Listening are Councilor Leo Crouch, village attorney Richard Kotila and fiscal officer Cathy Williams.
GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • WEEK OF FRIDAY , JULY 12, 2013 • 11A
Benefit performance “I Never Saw Another Butterfly” at Geauga Theater opens tonight CHARDON-The Geauga Lyric Theater Guild (GLTG) is pleased to announce a benefit performance tonight (Friday) of the teen drama project, I Never Saw Another Butterfly, directed by Angela MiloroHansen. Based on a true story, this incredibly powerful script follows the journey of a teen and young woman as they are imprisoned in the Terezin concentration camp. After wining numerous awards at the regional level, GLTG’s cast of 28 has been invited to perform at the Ohio Community Theatre Association State Conference in Dayton, Ohio, in August. Only 12 to 15 theaters in the state will be invited to perform. One of the ways the GLTG teens intend to raise funds for their travel expenses, lodging and conference fees is from this special benefit performance. Tickets for the benefit performance will be $10 general admission at the door. For information contact the business office at ( 440) 285-7701 or email officemgr@geaugatheater.org. Anyone wishing to donate, or to help with the fundraising—car washes and more, please also contact the office, or mail your donation to GLTG, PO Box 834, Chardon,Oh 44024, ATTN Teen Drama.
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abilities ae welcome to enter the family oriented, recreation event. Coed teams of four will copete in four divisisons with a ORWELL-Grand Valley Chamber of Commerce is offering four game guarantee. its pre-sale tickets for the July 19 Kelly-Miller Bros. Circus There is a $35 fee per team to help pay for the championvisit in town now. The tented circus will do two performances ship tropies, prizes and other supplies for the tourney. A 324:30 and 7:30 p.m.on that Friday at the N. School St. site team limit is set so sign up now by calling Kincaid Promoformerly occupied by the old GV High School building. tions at (440) 223-7409. Tickets at reduced prices are on sale now at Country Neighbor, Grand Valley Public Library, Middlefield Bank Company, GV Interfaith Services holding pre-concert Huntington Bank, Pam’s Hair Magic and through Chamber chicken dinner ORWELL-The Grand Valley InterfaithServices is holding of Commerce members. They are $10 for adults, $6 for children age 11 and under, and youngsters under two years get in a chicken dinner at St. Mary’s Church hall on Wednesday, July 17 before the mid-week Orwell Summer Concert . The free. The prices on day of event will be $15 and $7. church is located at 103 Maple St. across from Chafee MemoPymatuning Lake Festival coming up Aug. 3 rial Park , the site of the weekly concert series. and 4 The dinner menu includes chicken, rigatone, potatoes and ANDOVER-The 31st annual Pymatuning Lake Festival all the trimmings. There will also be breaded pork chops and is coming up on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 3 and 4 at the sandwiches available. Tickets available at the door for the main beach area in Pymatuning State Park, off the causeway dinner from 4 to 6:30 p.m. entrance on Route 85. The festival opens each day at 10 a.m. with over 100 artisans and crafters set up in the beach park- Windsor Community Market slated for July 27 WINDSOR TOWNSHIP-The monthly Windsor Commuing lot, continuous musical entertainers, games for kids and adults, the Little Miss Pymatuning beauty pageant, plus a nity Market is set for Saturday, July 27 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Windsor Community Center, located at 5430 Route gigantic fireworks display on Saturday, Aug. 3 at dusk. The Pymatuning Area Chamber of Commerce sponsors the 322 in town. The market is held inside and outdoors with local and area annual festival. It is free, but donations are accepted at the gate entrance off S. Pymatuning Lake Road by the volunteer vendors, home business consultants, plus Amish baked goods stands, fresh produce grown locally, crafts and lots of resale committee. A variety of vendors offer delicious foods this year includ- items. There will also be children’s games and lunch availing the typical country fair items. A petting zoo, Banjo the able. The community market is sponsored by the Windsor United Clown, Jungle Terry will be all be there. A special act coming is the Crescent Circus performers and other exciting new at- Methodist Church. For information or to sign up for booth tractions are in store for the thousands of visitors expected space call (440) 969-8530. over the first weekend in August event. For a full schedule Pymatuning Garden Club hosting master check the Chamber’s website at: AndoverOhio.com.
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ANDOVER-The Pymatuning Garden Club will meet on Monday, Aug. 12 at 6 p.m. in the Andover Public Library MEADVILLE, PA.-The Thursday night Meadville Coun- meeting room. The club is always open to new members. cil on the Arts have started their concert series for the sumFor the Aug. 12 meeting a master gardner will show the mer. The series will run until July 25 and take place around group how to create a self-watering container from just orthe Dexter a. Bulen Gasebo in Meadville’s historic Diamond dinary items. Come and join the group which draws its Park. members from mostly south county and across into The concerts beginning at 7 p.m. are sponsored by the Bush Espyville area. Investment Group. On Thursday, July 4 the Max Schang’s For more information call Dawn at (440) 293-6653. Hot Club Allegheny will play contemporary gypsy jazz. On July 11 it the traditional folk and Americana stylings Geauga County Historical Society hosting of Matt Texter and the Pennsylvania Two Then on July 18 special speakers programs BURTON-The Geauga County Historical Society is hostthe concert features the Pittsburgh-based Allegheny Drifters ing a series of special speakers programs this summer with their bluegrass tunes. Rounding out the series on July 25 are the Tiger Maple through fall months. The Sunday lectures begin at 1:30 String Band with a blend of old time and Americana music. p.m. in the Auburn Church at Century Village Museum :People should bring their own lawn chairs or blankets to sit grounds in Burton. Attendees can pack a lunch and come enjoy the scenic on. In case of rain, the concerts are held at the Unitarian view from the historic church building, then stay for the Universalist Church at 356 Chestunut Street. lecture. On Sunday, Aug. 11 Bill Jackson will share the SUBMITTED PHOTO Conneaut Lake Park Beach Volleyball tourney history of Resorts of Little Mountain; Sept. 22-Sandy Janna Klein as Raja Englanderova and Sarah Wyatt as set Mueller with Memories of Crystal Beach Park in VermilRena Synkova in the play I Never Saw Another Butterfly CONNEAUT LAKE, PA.-The ClP Summer Classic Beach lion; Ict. 22, Cheryl McDlellan with Prehistoric People of at Geauga Theater will be performed tonight (Friday) July Volleyball Tournament is set for this coming Saturday and Northeast Ohio; and Nov. 10-Bill Jackson with Retrospec12. A $10 general admission tickets are available at the Sunday, July 13 and 14 at 11 a.m. rain or shine. All ages and tive of 1913 in Geauga County. door for patron.
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