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Andover Community Theater Holds Training Camp

BY AMY JONES Gazette Newspapers ANDOVER- “All the best performers bring to their role something more, something different than what the author put on paper. That’s what makes theatre live. That’s why it persists.”

(Stephen Sondheim) And that was the goal of Lynn Sabeh last week at Pymatuning Valley High School’s Veteran’s Performing Arts Center.

A former Pymatuning Valley graduate, Sabeh brought with her the experience, the education, and the help to put on what she hopes will be the first annual Community Theater Training Camp. She and her volunteers, most Youngstown State graduates, are spent the week with a group of ten students teaching them the finer points of the stage. Upon arrival, students reviewed and played varying focus and theater concentration games,

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This Amish father and his children help gather oat shocks and stack them up in the field along South Windsor Road last Saturday, Aug. 17. The oat shocks will be out to dry for several weeks before threshing begins.

Sunny weather brought out crowds to Grand Valley’s 65th summer festival

BY DORIS COOK Gazette Newspapers

ORWELL-Sunny weather and late summer temperatures brought out hundreds of people to take in the 65th annual Grand Valley Festival last weekend. The village park behind the police and fire stations were jam packed with vendors selling food and local organizations plus Grand Valley school related groups with special activities. The festival is sponsored by the Orwell-Grand Valley Chamber of Commerce.

One popular game site was the Conversation Station’s water balloon throw at a live volunteer target. Gary Hunter said a CS See THEATER page 5A volunteer made a replica of a house front with open screen windows kids and adults aimed their balloons to break and douse the target. It was a great way to cool off from the sunny weather.

The only glitch in the three-day schedule was the cancellation of the “greased pig” contest for Saturday afternoon when a com- Orwell Village Manager Jack Nettis on Friday night opening ceremonies of plaint was made to GV Chamber officials. Festival chairperson, the Grand Valley Festival presents the village community award to members Diane Ristimaki said she got a complaint call with the woman of the Grand Valley Ruritans at the stage pavilion. Ruritan Club members asserting it was about “being cruel to an animal.” accepting included Cloyce Griffin, Gary Buckley, David Strong, Roger “Our chamber president, Nancy Reider also got the same caller, Herbster and Captain Phillips. who we know, but I’m not going to give out the name. We did not feel it was animal cruelty as a local farmer donated a pig to use and had no problems. The same woman or maybe another person called a Cleve- you do,” Nettis said as he presented the special plaque At the festival, the Ruritans run a raffle drawing of gifts and certificates land TV station. The station then contacted us and wanted to know what we were doing. We did not want any bad publicity, so we cancelled the con- donated by area business and one of the many food booths. Musical entertest for the kids,” Ristimaki said adding the cancellation led to losing a tainment this year at the festival included several new bands including Wyld Ryde, RaZor Sharp, and singers Brett Allen Morgan from western crowd of people for the contest.

As a substitute contest, the committee did a greased water balloon race Pennsylvania, who also served as emcee for the stage entertainment groups. for youngsters on Saturday with trophies given to winners. Next year the Other special acts were Rae Lynn DeBevits of Huntsburg, a country music PHOTOS BY AMY JONES singer, and the popular Dennis Ford of Ashtabula.

Kage Coven teaches students a Chamber Festival Committee may do a greased pole contest instead, she Lots of contests for kids was added this year, Ristimaki said, and there added. concentration game that forces were new midway rides including a Rock Climbing Wall and several inflatFor 2014 the Chamber of Commerce committee is working to move the each person to make motions able bounce units. entirely dependent upon the festival to a location at the Grand Valley campus schools. The GV School A committee from the Orwell Fire Department headed up by Penny and Board and Superintendent William Nye have met already with the Grand actions of others.

Valley Chamber officials and are John Endruschat and volunteers served barbecue grilled chicken dinners amenable for the festival to set up on Sunday afternoon to over several hundred festival visitors. The First close to the Field House facility lo- Responders volunteer group also served a Saturday morning breakfast for cated on the west side of Route 45. early bird visitors.

A drawing card on Friday night was the second year for a gigantic fireThe program could be expanded with the larger space than in the works display held at the GV campus school property. Kauffman Tire Co. in Orwell donated fund for the second year to provide the fireworks small village park on E. Main St. Chosen as Miss Grand Valley in the pageant held on Friday night was At the Friday evening opening ceremony, Orwell Village Manager Katie Baum, 15 of Orwell Township. First runner-up was Amanda Pann Jack Nettis presented the annual and second runner-up was Jasmine Beckwith. Katie is the daughter of village award to the Grand Valley Rosalyn and Greg Baum and is a 10th grader at Agape Christian Academy Ruritans Club for all their civic and in Troy Township, Geauga County.

After receiving her crown and flowers from the 2012 queen Samantha community endeavors over the years including presenting a scholarship Palmer, Katie expressed, “I was surprised I won as I don’t usually win. Last year I was in the Junior Miss Grand Valley contest and I entered the Nato GVHS senior graduates.

“You folks have been much for tional American Miss Ohio this year, too.” people in the Grand Valley for many years. We thank you for the work See GV FEST page 4A

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Pymatuning Area Chamber of Commerce president Pam Harting welcomes Dave Allen as a new member. Harting presents Allen, who is a magician and illusionist, with a membership certificate at the Chamber’s recent meeting.

Everything you need to prepare for Back to School — See Inside!

GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • WEEK OF FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2013 • 2A

Notes from the Board Office!

By Dr. Bill Nye Superintendent Grand Valley Mustangs Well, we are off to start the new school year already.

Grades 1-12 students are to report for their first day on Monday, August 26, 2013. Kindergarten students return to school after Labor Day on Tuesday, September 2, 2013.

If you have any questions on procedure, please be sure to call your building administrative office to get the answers at (440) 437-6260 and listen to the prompts. Each building has a unique procedure for arrival and orientation. We are excited for school to start and looking forward to a year of learning and having fun!

Unfortunately, we have construction that is going on, but we have been advised that the front Middle School/ High School entrance will be open on the first day of school.

The north and south entrances should be open for staff as well and remaining construction will be marked off for safety when completed in the future. We will be having the roof remediated throughout the fall and until weather gets too poor to work. Construction will then stop over the winter months and resume when we get good working weather in the spring.

All residents should have received a school calendar with all our scheduled events on them. We keep an electronic version on our website @ www.grand-valley.k12.oh.us, click on Calendars and it’s listed under “Downloadable Calendar.” The calendar is full of information and resources for a parent or community member who wants to keep up with school activities and events. If you did not receive one, please stop by and pick one up at any of the building offices. Please keep in mind that throughout the school year, we have to revise what is on the calendar as events have to be changed, canceled or added. Please use our website and calendar as a resource to make your school year go smoother, and if still in question, don’t hesitate to call any one of our offices at (440) 437-6260 or the Athletic Director for sports information at (440) 437-6630.

If you any questions with bus routes, please contact the bus dispatcher at the bus garage at (440) 437-6334. We often send out emails to the community for upcoming events at the school or Grand Valley community. If you want to be added to this email distribution list, please email my secretary, Arleen Kovats at arleen.kovats@neomin.org. Have a great week and start of the 2013-2014 school year.

In addition to replacing the roof, brick tuck work and replacement is taking place in several locations on the Grand Valley campus school buildings.

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Work continues on roof replacement at Grand Valley Schools. Rains earlier this summer has slowed progress on the project.

Facility repairs being made at Grand Valley campus buildings as school students return

BY DORIS COOK Gazette Newspapers ORWELL-The sounds of major masonry repairs, saws whining, and old roof shingles being ripped off rooftops will be going on this month as Grand Valley district students return to the classrooms Aug. 26. In giving an update at the GV School Board meeting Aug. 19 meeting, Superintendent William Nye said the construction repairs being done at the front entrances to the middle and high school sections should be completed by opening day.

Leaks from the skylight roof sections plus other leaky roof sections on all three wings plus the administration office are to get replaced with a metal roof and not new shingles, said Nye. Much of the brick and masonry work is still ongoing.

“The gymnasium roof is to be torn off in late fall. They (contractors) will go on as long as the weather allows, then come back next summer. Most of all this work being done is being paid from the remainder of the construction funds and Ohio School Facilities Commission funds. We are still in litigation with the insurance companies representing the architectural company, who designed these buildings and general contractor for the original work,” Nye explained.

He said despite the construction equipment at the site and roped off sections, school will reopen Aug. 26. The construction crews will begin this week with installing the metal roof on sections where shingles wee removed. A protective white plastic material was put on these sections good for 90 days until the metal roof materials are installed.

Two in-service days this week had the teaching staff and administrators discussing the implementation of new legislative education mandates from the state.

“We are dealing with teacher accountability and evaluations, testing academic skills of students and curriculum changes. Many of the changes came as the legislators passed the biennial budget,“ Nye commented.

A new law passed by the Ohio General Assembly which becomes effective the end of September deals with allowing homeschooled students access to the local school district activities.

Prior to this law passing, there was limited access for a homeschooled child to have this option.

Nye said while he expects more defined guidelines to come from the Ohio Department of Education he has already developed a process to allow home-schooled or private school students to participate in GV sports programs, to drama club and other extra-curricular activities.

“We have one home-schooled child signed up and on our high school cross country team. For the sports programs and several other extra-curricular activities the pay to participate policy affects any home-school child just like our own students pay a fee,” Nye said.

In personnel agenda action, the board approved Family Medical Leave requests from Veronica Summerhill, Food Services Supervisor, intermittently from Aug. 12 through the end of the 2013-2014 school year, and for Lisa McClain, middle school guidance counselor from Aug. 14 to Oct. 4.

Cheri Garcher was given a one-year limited supplemental contract for the new school year to be the Middle School Student Council advisor.

The board approved a one-year limited contract for Jeannette Medved as part-time custodian for the Field House and football field area effective Aug. 5. They also approved a one-year limited contract for 153 days in the new school year for Bill Nevison as a part-time maintenance employee effective Aug. 19; approved three persons for volunteer positions-James Stanley, volunteer assistant band director along with Alexander Taipale, and Kimberly Triskett as volunteer assistant volleyball coach; and approved five persons as substitutes for various classified staff positions.

Board members passed a resolution to seek bids for disposing of three older buses. Nye said even with getting rid of these older buses, the district will have five spare buses to use. Board members Robert Ashba and David Hendershott were reappointed to the district’s Athletic Council Board of Directors.

They also approved the transfer of $4,000 into the Athletic Fund from the General Fund for this new school year. Nye said this is the same amount as given last year, down considerably from previous years.

The board went into executive session to discuss labor negotiations dealing with the Grand Valley classified employees union, which has not been settled. No action was taken when they came out of the closed door session.

Andover Public Library’s big Book Sale on now ANDOVER-The Andover Public Library has its huge Book Sale this coming Saturday, Aug. 24 starting at 10 a.m.

“We are sure we have more books than we ever have had before, including many children’s books. These were weeded by the PV Primary Library and given to us for the

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Wiiner of the adult division for the Grand Valley Public Library’s summer reading program is Anna Martin of Orwell Township. she holds some of the prizes won in the drawing earlier this month.

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sale,” said Susan Hill, library director.

The library also is having a White Elephant Sale of extra items. On this Saturday at 2 p.m. the Andover Friend of the Library’s Basket Auction ends. The highest bid on the silent auction papers next to each basket will be the price the winner pays to take it home.

The highest bidders will be notified on Monday, Aug. 26 that they can come and pay for their choice, said Hill. This year there were 56 individual theme baskets available for bidding.

The Basket Auction is the Andover Library Friends’ biggest fund-raising event.

“We deeply appreciate the exciting bidding action that has taken place since July 15. There are bargains to be had since many basket have valuable items inside,” added Hill.

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Library custodian Mike Dzera holds a few of the thousands of books donated for the Big Book Sale at Andover Public Library set for this Saturday Aug. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

This is one of the themed baskets, most with a book inside too, awaiting for people to put a bid in at the Andover Friends’ Basket Auction. Bidding concludes this Saturday, Aug. 24 at 2 pm.

GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • WEEK OF FRIDAY , AUGUST 23, 2013 • 3A

Local Girl Scout Heads Project Princess Drive

BY JOANNE BEVACQUA Gazette Newspapers ORWELL– Desiring to develop a project that could help many people, Grand Valley’s Kelsey Merritt designed a program that will benefit many young ladies in our corner of northeast Ohio.

Merritt is a candidate for the Gold Award, the Girl Scout equivalent to Boy Scout’s Eagle Scout ranking. She looked to her surroundings for inspiration for a project theme and found it on local television stations. Kelsey noted that several schools were collecting new and gently worn formal and semi-formal dresses for those who need assistance finding “just the right dress” for school PHOTO BY JOANNE BEVACQUA homecoming and prom Kelsey Merritt of Windsor Township displays several of the dresses she has collected dances. She knew that there for Project Princess Dress Drive while working on her Gold Star Girl Scout Award. wasn’t a program like this needing more attention. Currently those dresses are stored in our area and the inspiration was put into action.

Merritt explained, “Basically I saw in the news how on racks in her brother’s old bedroom.

The Project Princess Dress Drive moves into high gear people couldn’t afford dresses or needed to put their money towards a more important fund so I decided to help out on September 7th. At St. Mary’s Hall in Orwell between with that issue.” Kelsey then took her project ideas to the the hours of ten and three, any interested girl may come Gold Award review panel. After discussion and suggestions, and select one dress of her choice. If there are any minor Merritt was given permission to use her inspired plans for repairs necessary such as a missing sequin or button, Kelsey will fix them as quickly as possible. Also on that day dresses her project.

Merritt explained that directions for the Gold Award are can be dropped off for later use.

So far, Merritt has accumulated fifty of the recommended to pick an issue that the scout sees and figure out a way to make it better. Not only that, the scout must determine eighty hours on the project. She will continue to collect and then implement a way to have that project continue dresses at Grand Valley High School throughout the comafter the scout finishes her portion of the project. Thus ing school year. She will also need to do a major report on the project, document expenses and create a scrapbook to Project Princess Dress Drive was launched.

Kelsey began the next stage of her project in November, present to the Gold Star Review Board. Merritt has also 2012. She placed collection boxes in Ledgemont, Cardinal, arranged for the project to later be maintained through Notre Dame, Geneva, Edgewood, Jefferson, Pymatuning the Grand Valley Thrift Store and the Pentecostal Church.

This looks to be a busy year for Kelsey. In addition to Valley and Grand Valley high schools, asking the girls from those communities to join her efforts. Merritt has collected this project, she will continue to take college prep courses over one hundred-fifty dresses, sixty-two from Notre Dame. at Grand Valley while playing volleyball and basketball The project did not stop there. All of the dresses needed and maintaining her 4.0 GPA. Many young ladies will apto be cleaned. Merritt personally dry cleaned the lightly preciate Merritt’s work during the coming homecoming and soiled dresses and paid for professional dry cleaning of those prom seasons.

Congressman David Joyce is speaker at Andover’s Constitution Rally ANDOVER- Congressman David Joyce (R-Russell) is a guest speaker at a Constitution Rally on Saturday, Sept.

14 on Andover public square. The 7 p.m. event is open to the public and sponsored by the Andover Area Tea Party.

Other guest speakers include Ohio State Board of Education district

respresentative, Sarah Fowler of Rock Creek and Susan Hill, Andover Public Library director, plus a reenactor portraying George Washington.

Rally coordinator Peg Slingluff said the group will also have a 50/50 drawing, and a drawing for several gift certificates. For more information call Slingluff at (440) 293-6559.

Birth Announcement (Gunter)

Ben and Lisa (Bates) Gunter of Mentor announce the birth of their first child, Emily Elaine Gunter, on August 8, 2013. Emily was born at St John’s Medical Center in Westlake.

Emily’s maternal great grandmother Joann Noxon was born at the same hospital, then called St Ann’s Maternity Ward. Grandfathers are Larry L Bates of Williamsfield and Walter Gunter of Ashtabula. Grandmothers are Leann (Noxon) Mercer of Andover and Elaine Gunter of Ashtabula.

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Andover PD Auxiliary holding Stuff the Bus on Aug. 24 ANDOVER-”Stuff the Bus” for PV school district kids will held this Saturday, Aug. 24 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., sponsored by the Andover Police Department Auxiliary. The group will be collecting new school supplies on Andover public square in a bright yellow school bus, according to Jim Thompson, coordinator.

Persons donating can drop all the supplies right at the parked bus manned by auxiliary volunteers.

“We need all kinds of school supplies to anti-bacterial hand soap and even full Kleenex boxes for the school offices event. We are also taking cash donations for any extra supplies not donated,“ said Thompson.

The police auxiliary has sponsored this event for a number of years, Thompson said. Needed as to supplies are wide or college rule filler paper, notebook paper, regular size copy paper, No. 2 pencils, boxes of crayons, kids size scissors, washable markers, glue or glue sticks, rulers, pocket folders, backpacks, erasers, colored pencils, calculators and pocket dictionaries plus more.

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GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • WEEK OF FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2013 • 4A

GV FEST

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She is looking forward to representing the Orwell-Grand Valley Chamber at other area festivals this coming year.

Sunday’s Grand Parade marshal was Samantha Stiffler of Johnson Township, a teen race car driver and member of the Racers Against Drugs (RAD). Stiffler brought along her race car and spoke with many youth about saying No to Drugs. She also served at a judge with her mother Cyndi Stiffler for the Miss Grand Valley Festival queen contest.

GVHS cheerleaders squad moms, Gina Carmigiano and Karleen Wright hold the handmade wood Christmas and PHOTOS BY DORIS COOK Halloween theme décor designs and tea lights they were selling at the Grand Valley summer festival booth. Several The 2013 Miss Grand Valley Festival queen, Katie Baum, 15, smiles for the crowd after getting her crown and family members of the squad, Doug Orosz, Joe and Nila flowers. With her are (left) first runner-up Amanda Panis and second runner-up Jasmine Beckwith. The girls along Isabella and the White family made the wood covers with other royalty contest winners got to ride in the Sunday Grand Parade last Sunday. and the cheerleaders did the decorative tops.

This Orwell area teen tries to climb up the Rock Climbing Wall as his friends cheer him on during last weekend’s Grand Valley Festival. The Time Out Amusements Co. brought in both mechanical rides and inflatable bounce units.

Rae Lynn DeBevits of Huntsburg, a country music singer, was among the Grand Valley High football players Erin Bragg, Brandon Mihalov, Kaleb Mathis and guest musical performers Austin Eubank kept bust at their festival bake sale booth at the festival as well as on Sunday at the Grand selling raffle tickets for prizes. Moms of football players did all the donation of baked Valley Festival in Orwell. goods for their weekend fundraiser.

The Ashtabula County Senior Center popular Bluebelles dance group with their walkers This miniature horse team and wagon driven by Ted Chudzik family of Colebrook was entertained the parade watchers with their routines as they came down E. Main St. for a big attraction in the Grand Valley Festival’s parade last Sunday. a festival appearance this year.

The Grand Valley High School Marching Mustangs band in their blue and white uniforms set the tone for the marching units in Sunday’s parade lineup. The band also gave a mini-concert afterwards in the park pavilion area festival grounds.

Orwell American Legion Post 719 Color Guard unit lead the Grand Parade units through town as after assembling on East Main St. and Leffingwell Dr. for last Sunday afternoon. Floats, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, plus other Grand Valley area businesses and organizations, fire companies and antique vehicles were among the marching units. Grand marshal was Amanda Stiffler of Johnson Township, a teen race car driver with Racing Against Drugs.

RaZor Sharp Band vocalist Mary Petras along with the musicians get everyone in the mood last Friday night as the perform for the Grand Valley Festival crowd in Orwell.

Band members include Richard Packwood, James Jackson, Eddy Vance, Billy McConnaughey and Howard Taylor all from the Middlefield area.

This huge inflatable slide at the Grand Valley Festival grounds last weekend was a favorite spot for the younger set as this youngster took his turn.

GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • WEEK OF FRIDAY , AUGUST 23, 2013 • 5A

THEATER often ending in peals of laughter. Once everyone was loose and ready to go, classes began.

Sabeh wanted to focus on four main areas and divided the group into groups of two or three.

Each group worked in rotation with an individual volunteer with an area of specialty.

Eric Lewis, a professional comedian, schooled the kids in improv. He told the kids the most important rule in improv is “Always say yes!” If you don’t jump in and play and have fun-roll with the punches-the timing and flow will evaporate.

Lewis had each group create scenarios where they “became” something, each an element of the same thing like a machine, or a house. He then inserted a change in environment and the kids reacted, learning to work together to create an image for the viewer.

Kage Coven worked on overall theater presence,

From page 1A and worked on script reading, volume, tone and enthusiasm. During this session the group read scripts and tried to develop a greater confidence in their stage presence.

Marisa Zamary developed choreography and put students through their paces learning steps and timing moves together to create a smooth dance performance.

P.J. Smerechasky, a professional wrestler, and MMA expert taught stage combat. Sabeh said that the kids responded well to him“they just eat him up! He is getting them to do things I never expected!”

The camp itself is designed to be a “feeder for the community theater”. Sabeh has been impressed over the years with what she says is the “passion the kids have here and I wanted to give them more.” Her goal is to do one week camps every year and she hopes the program will grow. There are

other camps in the area, but this was the “most affordable theater training camp in the area.” Having an allvolunteer staff allows a lower cost per student, while still providing students with quality instruction. Training camp will be used as a pre-curser to auditions for the “Little Mermaid Jr.” this fall. It will be open to 3rd grade through age 18 and will be held Sept. 3-5. Both the community theater and the training camp are open to all, not just PV students.

This year’s training camp concluded with a show Friday, written by the staff of the training camp. The play itself played off of the individual strengths of the actors and the skills they excelled at throughout the week. Written specifically with each student in mind, the final play will be complete with both a fully choreographed fight scene and dance.

Pymatuning Valley BOE Welcomes New Staff at Monthly Meeting

By Amy Jones Gazette Newspapers ANDOVER- The Pymatuning Valley BOE had its final meeting before the start of the new school year on Monday. There will be some new faces this year, and the Board took the opportunity to welcome four new teachers at the meeting Tuesday.

The meeting began with several announcements regarding the start of the school year. Things swung into action August 22nd with the first day for staff, freshman orientation and “Meet the Teacher Night”. The first day for students will be Monday Aug. 26.

Superintendent Mike Candela also provided and update on “Race to the Top”. This year’s grant will be over $3300, and teachers are busily developing assessments for Race to the Top, as well as acquainting themselves with the nationwide Common Core Curriculum.

The Board also moved to approve the Treasurers reports which included financial reports, payment of bills, and investment approval for the month of July, as well as a letter from the County Treasurers office regarding a forclosure. In addition the OSBA service agreement, the revised Athletic Handbooks, bus routes and open enrollments were all approved.

The bulk of the meeting related to shuffling of various staff positions as a result of retirement, resignation and new hires. The retirement of bus driver Chris Mason and the resignations of drivers Kristen Artman, and Doug Jones were all accepted as well as the resignations of cook Gidget Monnolly, coaches Jerry King and Jeff Petrilli, and teacher Debbie French, and teacher/ coaches McKenzie Wallace and Robert Palma. Also approved were the requests for Maternity leave for teachers Jessica Leyda and Rachel Timlin.

Filling the gaps as substitutes for the cafeteria are Beckey Cortright, Kim Krznaric, and Donna Powers. Doug Jones and John Dubsky have been hired as substitute bus drivers. Dubsky will also serve as substitute custodian. Filling long term positions in the classroom will be Barb Glass and Patricia Carnahan. High school Guidance Counselor Scott Brown was also approved for a 20 day supplemental and Danya Sharkey was reassigned from second grade to first grade teacher in order to balance out the enrollment of a particularly large first grade class.

Jeff Petrilli resigned as Assistant/JV boy’s baseball coach but was hired as Head girls Track Coach. Jerry King also shifted positions resigning from Assistant Soccer to Head Girls Soccer Coach. Also added to the coaching roster for the upcoming year is Ryan Shontz as Assistant/JV Girls Soccer coach, and Landon Hamilton as Cross Country Coach.

Four new teachers have been hired for the upcoming year, as well. Justin Smith will be serving as the High School Intervention Specialist. He comes from North Carolina where he has gained eight years of Intervention experience.

A 2002 Pymatuning Valley graduate Stephanie (Baugher) Oyster steps in as a new 6th grade Language Arts/ Social Studies teacher. She has been working in Austintown and was one of over 20 applicants for this job.

Andrew Drummond has been at Badger as an Intervention Specialist but will now be serving in the High School in the English Department. Candela noted that Drummond, who had spent the summer in Chicago at a summer camp was the first interview done via Skype for the school.

Richard Walter has been hired to fill the new part time Science post created by the Cameron Wright grant to improve the science department. Walter had another job, however, Candela said he was convinced to come here.

No concerns were raised, the new staff was warmly welcomed and the regular session adjurned. The board then moved to executive session to discuss the status of negotiations. Candela says that an agreement with the classified staff is very close to ratification, possibly in the next week. The teacher’s negotiators have reached an agreement, however there are still a few issues to iron out. They are close and anticipate ratification

by Sept. 9 meeting.

Eric Lewis works with Kayla Collins, Nick Hudnall and Melinda Glass on improv skills.

School Spirit on Display at PVHS

By Amy Jones Gazette Newspapers ANDOVER-School spirit was front and center Monday night at Pymatuning Valley High School for the annual fall sports kick off, Meet the Team Night. The band was playing, cheerleaders ramping up enthusiasm in the crowd of family and friends, and the teams are ready to go.

Principal Dan Jackson got things started introducing the star of the eveningTina the cow, the proud “bestower” of the infamous “Laker Drop”. While Tina seemed a bit reluctant to take the field and make her way to the grid in order to select the winner of the $500 Laker Drop ticket, she very quickly made her selection much to the amusement of the crowd! The lucky winners were Frank and Wendy Maietta from Hubbard, OH. Jackson moved on to the introduction of the band, teams and cheerleaders. He noted that many of the kids performing in the marching

band participate in multiple activities and that one of the benefits to band is the flexibility to also play fall sports.

Marching band director John Holbert and cheerleading advisor Colleen Wonderling introduced the band and cheerleading squad. They kept the crowd involved and excited

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Principal Dan Jackson emcee’s Meet the Team Monday Aug. 19th.

throughout the evening with cheers and pep songs.

There was an unmistakable enthusiasm as each team was introduced. All anticipate a productive season. Former Cross Country stand out Landon Hamilton returns this year as coach.

He brought the group in after an exhausting race at Lakeshore Park dubbed the “War on the Shore”. He is eager to build the team and said he is “looking forward to seeing how well they improve.”The boy’s golf team is seeking its seventh consecutive league title this year under the direction of Jeff Compan. They are off to another good start and are eager to tie the record for consecutive titles currently held by now Athletic Director Melody Nowakowski during her tenure as track coach. New head soccer coach Jerry King introduced his team, while Rob Wludyga presented the girls volleyball team, defending back to back champions. Finally head football coach Neal

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Stephanie Baugher Oyster, Justin Smith, Andrew Drummond, and Richard Walter are welcomed into the PV family at the BOE meeting Tuesday.

Croston presented his team, who will open their season against Berkshire next Friday.

Throughout the evening each sport selected an athlete to “play” for a ticketholder in the crowd by throwing, chipping, or kicking into the grid. The $100 winners were Shannon Clark of Andover, Nadene Jewett of Williamsfield, Steve Dillon of Williamsfield, Billie

Fusco, Ashtabula, and Matt Eggleston, from St. Elizabeths. Over $1000 was raised as a result of the Laker Drop and sales throughout the evening.

Jackson took a few minutes to appraise the crowd of an effort underway to “Light up Laker Stadium”. According to Jackson, while the lights in the stadium are “no doubt nostalgic”, they need to be addressed. Over the past year

or so there have been some safety issues, half time shows performed in the dark and a game played on half a field due to lighting problems.

The estimates to replace the lights run about $250,000. Jackson says the district is willing to do some creative thins to raise money without putting the district in danger financially.

“We can’t put lights in place of classroom technology, we can’t cut teachers, and I don’t want to be a district that goes to pay to play,” he said. There have been a few donations already and work has been done on the field to prepare for new lighting. This will be a project that will require community support and funds. Jackson also said that “If you can light up Laker Stadium call 2936488” and come out and support the teams!

Tina the cow is reluctant to make her way to the grid.

GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • WEEK OF FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2013 • 6A

Ohio State Park lodges offer $65 weekday rate for seniors this fall OHIO STATE PARK LODGES– At five Ohio State Park Lodges operated by Xanterra Parks & Resorts this fall, seniors can stay in a lodge room Sundays through Thursdays for the low rate of $65 per night.

“Flexibility to travel when you want is certainly a perk many empty nesters enjoy,” said Dianna Rom, regional director of sales and marketing for Ohio State Park Lodges. “Staying in a lodge room for such a low rate is even better.”

The five Ohio State Park Lodges operated by concessioner Xanterra Parks & Resorts are located throughout the state and within an easy drive of major cities in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia. The lodges are Salt Fork State Park Lodge in central Ohio near Cambridge, Mohican State Park Lodge in north central Ohio near Loudonville, Punderson Manor State Park Lodge in northeastern Ohio near Newbury, Maumee Bay State Park Lodge in northwestern Ohio near Toledo and Deer Creek State Park Lodge near Columbus.

The $65 rate is available to guests 65 and older on Sunday through Thursday nights during the period of Aug. 25 through Oct. 31. Reservations can be made by calling 1-800282-7275 or going to individual lodge web sites and using the promotional code “GO65.”

Some blackout dates apply.

Ohio State Park Lodges are all situated in some of the state’s most picturesque locations. From late August Maumee Bay State Park in northwest Ohio features a through the end of Ocboardwalk that meanders through a wooded area. Visitors tober, the changing seawill find an abundance of wildlife and a close-up view of son brings on cooler temperatures and vifall color. brant colors. Four of the parks – Maumee Bay, Salt Fork, Deer Creek and Punderson – feature golf courses and all offer various water activities.

Birding and enjoying fall foliage are popular in the parks along with hikes ranging from easy to strenuous. The lodges features warm and inviting lobbies with fireplaces and seating areas where it is easy to make new friends or find a corner in which to read a good book.

Ohio State Park Lodges are a great choice for multi-generational groups as they offer game rooms, indoor pools and family dining options.

All five lodges are open-year round. Xanterra also operates the marina and facilities at Geneva Marina State Park in Geneva-on-the-Lake in northeastern Ohio.

For information about Ohio State Park Lodges visit the individual websites or www.ohiostateparklodges.com or call 1-800-282-7275. Travelers can also follow Ohio State Park Lodges on Facebook or Twitter.

Kinsman Public Library centennial celebration coming up KINSMAN TOWNSHIP-Come and celebrate 100 years of Service at Kinsman Free Public Library on Sunday, Sept. 8, from 2 - 5 p.m. There will be refreshments, giveaways, a reading raffle,and music.

Sing along with Vocal Alliance Barbershop Quartet, a talented group of gentlemen who perform songs from the gay nineties to the 1970’s with humor and audience participation. Slip on your

“Blue Suede Shoes” with the 1950’s Elvis Tribute featuring Mark Lee Pringle and his Hillbilly Cat Band peforming Presley’s early hits. Entertainment starts at 2:15 p.m.

The library will be open for tours and staff will be avialable to answer questions. Regular library services will not be available during the party. Visit www.kinsmanlibrary.org or call (330) 876-2461 for more information.

Geauga Park District has special display at Geauga County Fair over Labor Day weekend BURTON-Amidst the endless sights and sounds of The Geauga Geauga County Fair, be sure to swing by the Geauga Park District’s building for a preview of its upcoming exhibit, Something’s Afoot: Nature Just Can’t Stay Put. From Thursday, Aug. 29 through Labor Day Sept. 2 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. the display is open in the fair ’s Natural Re-

sources Area, at the county fairgrounds in Burton.

Since 1996, the Park District’s open wood building has given fairgoers a taste of what their local parks have to offer. This year’s interactive displays showcase a motion-themed exhibit opening in November at The West Woods Nature Center in Russell Township.Movement takes place by LAND, WATER

and SKY. Friendly park staff members and volunteers will always be available to answer questions about Nature exploration, programs and policy, or take a note and have someone get back to you. Admission to the fair is $7 for adults and free for kids age 12 and younger, with discounts available on certain days.

Conneaut Lake Pumpkin Festival has pageant contest changes and new director CONNEAUT LAKE, PA.-The Conneaut Lake Area Business Association (CLABA), sponsor of the well known Pumpkin Festival Weekend at Conneaut Lake and at the CL Park, has name a new director for the Pumpkin Fest pageants this year. Cheryl Cameron, Mrs. Pennsylvania International 2006 and 23-year pageant veteran, will oversee the two pageant productions on Oct. 5.

The pageants will be held at Conneaut Lake Middle School with the help of Miss Pumpkin Fest 2012 Jenni Lawrence and Aimee Spitzer, a former Miss Pumpkin Fest.

The noon pageant will feature selecting the Tiny Prince and Princess (ages 4-6), and Little Princess and Little Prince (ages 7-10) divisions. In the evening of Oct. 5 the pageant features the selection of Junior Princes (girls ages 11-14), Junior Miss Pumpkin Fest (girls 15-18), and Miss Pumpkin Fest (young women ages 19-22) division.

The competition categories in each division have been changed a bit to help spur more interest for contestants to enter. In the Tiny Prince/Princess Division, contestants will decorate a pumpkin, color a page poster, do a “Show and Tell” interview and make an on-stage costume presentation. The Little Prince/Princess contestants will also decorate a pumpkin, do a personality poster, personal interview with judges and an on-stage costume presentation.

In the Junior Princess division contestants will decorate a pumpkin, do an interview with the judges and an on-stage introduction and information plus wear a Halloween party outfit.

The contestants for the Junior Miss Pumpkin Fest title will do a Pumpkin Fest promotion piece, do an interview with the judges, wear a party dress/evening gown, and answer and on-stage question. For the Miss Pumpkin Festival title all the contestants will also do a Pumpkin Fest promotion, interview with the judges, wear an evening gown and answer an on-stage question.

Anyone interested in competing for the titles should check out the website: www.conneautlake.com, then click on the Pumpkin Fest log and on “pageant.” For any further questions call Cheryl Cameron at 814-587-3592.

Cameron suggests contestants sign up soon as space is limited.

Orwell Village temporarily closes truck parking on E. Main St. intersection

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Orwell Village street department supervisor Mark Calabrese began filling a sloppy hole filled with water at E. Main St. and S. School St. where large trucks used for parking for years. Calabrese worked on Aug. 15 and 16 to get the area smoothed out before the Grand Valley Festival weekend began, then officials closed it off for any parking. Cars or trucks parked there obstruct the vision of drivers coming off South School St. onto the busy state highway.

Using a backhoe to break up this dirt on a section of E. Main St. is Orwell Village street supervisor Mark Calabrese. The cleanup included filling a large pond of water caused from trucks continually using this area at the intersection of S. School St. and E. Main. Council members at their Tuesday, Aug. 20 meeting agreed to close it temporarily by putting up orange barrels and security tape mainly for traffic safety issues.

After the Orwell Village street department finished filling a sloppy water hole on this E. Main St. area near S. School St. last Thursday, Aug. 15, a large lumber truck driver pulled in undoing the cleanup work. The Orwell Village Council this week referred the safety issue on trucks parking in this site to the village’s Planning and Zoning Commission to come up with recommended solutions.

GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • WEEK OF FRIDAY , AUGUST 23, 2013 • 7A

Help Repair the Geauga Theater’s Tragedy/Comedy Masks CHARDON-On any Friday evening in summer, Chardon Square is bustling with activity and excitement: live music in the Gazebo, shoppers at the Farmer’s Market, couples dining at locally-owned restaurants, families picnicking on the green, and hundreds of people attending top-notch performances at the Geauga Theater!

“We, at the Geauga Lyric Theater Guild, are honored to be a cornerstone to this vital community meeting place on our square and a destination for thousands of local residents and visitors from all over Northeastern Ohio each year,” said Chris Cipriani, executive director..

Unfortunately, our theater’s facade, the mural of the Tragedy/Comedy Masks, above the marquee is in sad disrepair. First hand painted on the Geauga Theater’s front in 2001, this eye-catching mural has been degraded by extensive weather damage.

The Geauga Lyric Theater Guild has begun a campaign to raise at least $12,000 to renovate the masks. Through raffles and private contributions, we are approximately 1/ 3 of the way towards our initial goal. Now, we need help!

Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to our facade renovation project.

“Should we be fortunate to receive funding beyond what is needed for the facade during this campaign, we will use the additional funds to make needed improvements at the theater, including: • replacing wallpaper in restrooms or lobby • repair of the box office counter • repair of tiles in entryway • stage curtain repair “We are a non-profit organization, and we depend on contributions like yours to allow us to serve and enrich our community. Your tax-deductible support will help us to continue growing as a center for performance, cultural enrichment, and community art education. We believe (and research supports) that creative organizations, like the GLTG, provide a foundation for the growth of Chardon’s business community and a point of interest for community members and visitors, “ he said.

“Our masks are among the first sights that visitors have in our city center, and they signify our community’s commitment to arts and culture. These “faces” gaze over our amazing town square reminding us that creativity and innovation are vital parts of a vibrant community spirit.”

Please consider making a tax-deductible donation. You may donate by visiting our website www.geaugatheater.org and selecting “Fix Our Faces” on the donate button dropdown. Or you may send a check to GLTG, P.O. Box 834, or call our office at 440-285-7701.

The Geauga Theater is located in Chardon Square, at 101 Water Street, Chardon.

Fall into the Arts with classes at Geauga Lyric Theater Guild CHARDON-The Geauga Lyric Theater Guild has many exciting classes planned for the upcoming season. Options in performing arts, visual arts and dance will be offered.

From Aladdin to Rumpus in the Rainforest, there is a class for everyone. Ages three to adult will find selections. Many favorite holiday shows will be performed at the conclusion of our holiday themed classes which include: A

Charlie Brown Christmas, Tales of Santa and Friends, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, and Humbug!.

The GLTG also offers many options for home schooled children and teens with a selection of performing arts classes.

The art classes scheduled for the Fall include: Colored Pencils, Photo & Composition and Art Wear.

The dance classes are performance centered and include: Tap, Theatrical and

website at: www.geaugatheater.org.

The Geauga Theater is located at 101 Water Street, in Chardon, OH. The Arts Center is located across the street at 106 Water Street. The center and guild’s business office number is (440) 2857701.

The forthcoming season productions include the following: Forever Plaid ,The Haunting of Hill House, Miracle on 34th

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Geauga SWC District holding arty Rain Barrel Auction event BURTON-The Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) annual Rain Barrel Yard Art Campaign auction has begun and the barrels are at locations all throughout Geauga County. Eleven local artists and groups have donated their time, talent, and materials to the District by painting barrels and creatively transforming these recycled plastic barrels into beautiful and functional yard art.

These decorated rain barrels are now on display and available for silent bidding at various locations throughout Geauga County as listed below for the months of August and September. Persons can view all the barrels and also place a bid online by visiting the Geauga SWCD website at w w w. g e a u g a s w c d . c o m .

Minimum bids start at $90.

Gail Prunty of SWC District office suggest not waiting for a rainy day to place your bid this year.

The district has introduced the “BUY IT NOW!” option for $200. Just include all the requested information and the barrel will be yours once method of payment is approved. Two bar-

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rels have already sold with this option.

Any sold barrels are indicated on the district website and locations are subject to change with barrel sales. Remaining barrels will be available for final bids at the Geauga SWC District annual meeting on Oct. 24. All proceeds will go toward the District’s environmental education programs.

The arty Rain Barrels can be found at the following locations: •Faces to the Sun by Yvonne Delgado displayed at Lowe’s Greenhouse (August) and Mazzulo’s Market (September).

•Birthday Wish by Taryn Zwolinski displayed at Blazin’ Bills Restaurant (August) and Mary Yoder ’s Amish Kitchen (September).

•Drain the Rain! by Lachina Publishing Services (SOLD).

•Mario Brothers 3 Water Scene by Momentum Christian Church displayed at Chardon Library (August) and Bainbridge Library (September).

•Sponge Bob Underwater by Momentum Christian Church displayed at Geauga West Library (August) and Burton Library (September).

•God’s Flower by Kay Hendricks displayed at Breezewood Gardens (August) and Lowe’s Greenhouse (September).

•At the Edge by Mary Samide displayed at Sage’s Apples Farm Market (August) and Bainbridge Town Hall (September).

•Watershed Wonders by

Olivia Hoffman (SOLD).

•School of Fish by Berkshire High School Art Club displayed at Preston Superstore (August) and University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center (September).

•The Eagle Totum by Byron Leffler displayed at Munson Western Reserve Country Store (August) and Breezewood Gardens (September).

•Gumball Machine by the Rodusky Family displayed at Middlefield Cheese House (August) and the Geauga County Building Department (September).

For more information visit the Geauga SWCD website at www.geaugaswcd.com or call (440) 834-1122.

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New classes begin this fall in theatre, dance, and visual arts for all ages at Geauga Lyric Theater Guild & Arts Center, which is located on Chardon Square in Chardon, OH. For information visit www.geaugatheater.org or call (440) 285-7701.

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Classes are filling quickly. For more information and a full listing of offerings, please visit our

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GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • WEEK OF FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2013 • 8A

Back to School: Pymatuning Valley

2013/ 2014 Bus Routes •All High School and Middle School routes will start between 6:10 a.m. and 6:30 a.m. and will be adjusted accordingly.

•Primary School routes will start at 7:45 a.m. and will be adjusted accordingly.

Bus 1

•Please call the Bus Garage if you have any questions: High School: South on Rt. 7 from 322 to County 293-5362.

Line back to California Rd. East to Simons Rd. South to County Line turnaround. North to 322. East to state line taking in Bayview 1 and 2. West to Rt. 7, then North picking up to Marvin Rd. West on Chestnut St. to Loveland Rd. North to Rt.6, pick up to Rt. 193.

Elementary: Start on Rt. 6 West to Rt. 46 West to in town.

Elementary: Start at 8 a.m. and adjust accordingly; Miller Rd. East on way to 46 South, west on Dodgeville, Rt.6 to Brownsville turnaround, east to Rt. 46, north same as H.S. on Rt. 46 to turn around south to Brownville Ext. to Bus 6 turn around, south to Dodgeville, east on Dodgeville, High School: Start East on Gibbs Rd. from Rt. 7 to north on Loveland Rd. to Rt. 6.

Lake Rd. South to Twitchell Rd. West to Rt. 7 South to Rt. 322 West to Stanhope-Kellogsville Rd. North on Bus 17 High School: Start west on Dodgeville from 193 to Stanhope to Woodworth Rd. taking in Depot St. West to turnaround North on Stanhope to Marvin Rd. East Hunter Rd. South to turn around, go back north to to turnaround. North on Stanhope to Gibbs Rd. East to Dodgeville to Knapp Rd. South on Knapp and Howard Rd. to Windsor Rd. West to turnaround then east on Rt. 7 North to Town.

Elementary: Same as H.S. with Slater Rd. West to Windsor Rd. to turn around. West to Gane Rd. South to Mill, South to 322, West to Stanhope to Rt. 6 to School. Rt. 322 East to Wayne Center. North on Rt. 193 taking in Babcock Rd. and Linton Rd. to Rt. 6 Elementary: Same as H.S. except also taking Bus 7 High School: W. Fitts Rd., North on Creek, west on Loveland Rd. South.

Mill, north on Hayes, turn around past Sentinel, West on Sentinel, south on Rt. 193, east on Mill Rd., south Bus 18 High School: West on Mill Rd. from 193 to Russell on Hayes Rd., east on Rt. 6, north on Creek to turnaround past Ayers, east on Ayers Rd., south on Stanhope, Rd. North on Russell, west on Sentinel, north on East Union to turnaround, south to turnaround, east on Mill east on Rt. 6 up to school.

Rd. to Knapp, south to turnaround, east on Mill Rd. to Elementary: Pierpont East P/M Piper, north to turnaround, east on Mill to Russell Rd. South to Rt. 6 East on Rt. 6 to Stanhope, south on Bus 8 High School: Start Twitchell & Rt. 7 going south to Stanhope to turnaround, back to school.

Elementary: Start on Rt. 193 from Rt. 6, north to Slater Rd., east into Lindsey Gay Allotments back out to Slater going east to Lake Rd., south to turn around, Sentinel, west to East Union, north to Tompkins West going north on Lake Rd., taking in Deborah Lane, to turnaround, south on East Union to Rt. 6, east to Clubside Drive and Morningview Dr., to Marvin Rd. Russell Rd., north to Mill Rd., east to Hayes Rd., north West to turn around, Lake Rd. North to Pennview Al- on Hayes Rd. to turn around, south to Rt. 6, east to lotments then to Rt. 85, west to Tuckahoe Dr. North to Creek Rd., north to Fitts Rd. East to Stanhope then South to Rt. 6. turn around, west on Rt. 85 picking up to the square.

Elementary: Start Marvin Rd. West to Rt. 7, South to Slater East on Slater Rd. from Rt. 7 to Lake Rd. tak- Bus 19 High School: Start on North Stanhope from Leon ing in Lindsley Gay and Parkview Dr. South of Lake Rd. to turnaround, north on Lake to Clubside Dr. West Rd. to North Richmond Rd. East to Rt. 7 South to Hall into turnaround. North on Lake Rd. to Marvin Rd. West Rd. West to Stanhope. South to Footville Richmond Rd. to turnaround. North on Lake Rd. to Rt. 85 including East to Rt. 7 South picking up to Village limits.

Elementary: Same except for adding stop at Oak Pennview allotments. West to Tuckahoe, then west on Rt. 85 picking up to the square then Chestnut St. to the St. school.

Bus 24

Bus 11 High School: Start at Rt. 7 to 167 East to Middle Rd. North Graham Rd. to State Line, South to 167 West to Middle Rd., south to turn around taking in Turner East back to Marcy Rd. to Creek. South on Creek to Lake Rd. Elementary: Same except 3:00 p.m. and Middle Rd. to Creek to Turner (to turn around back to Creek South to Lake Rd.)

High School: Start at Guest Rd. and Rt. 6 North to Smith Rd. West to Lenox-New Lyme, North on Lenox to Thompkins West to Rt. 46, South to Sirrine Rd. East to Lenox South to Dodgeville West to Institute North on 46 to 6 East to school.

Elementary: Same as H.S. including Day Rd. & East Union to Rt. 6.

Bus 25

High School: Start South on Hayes Rd. from 322 to turnaround. North to McClelland Rd. West to 193. North High School: Start at Stanhope and North Rich- to Sodam Rd. West to turnaround. East to Sisley Rd. mond heading north to Schrambling Rd. East across Rt. South to Cream Ridge Rd. West to turnaround. East to 7 to Creek Rd. North to Marcy Rd., turn left at Fire 193. South to turnaround. North to 322. East to turnHall, head west on 167 to Stanhope (Lewis Inc.) North around. West to Hayes Rd. North to Rt. 6, taking in to Graham Rd. East to Rt.7 (Ford Inc.) South to Caine Mann Rd. Elementary: Start south on Hayes Rd. from 322 to Rd. West to Stanhope, south to Anderson, East to Rt. 7.

Elementary: PM only, same as HS, without Creek. McClelland Rd. West to 193. North to Sodam Rd. West PM Bus #15. to Sisley Rd. South to Cream Ridge. West to turnaround. East to 193. North to 322. East to Hayes Rd. North to Rt. 6 East on Rt. 6 picking up to school.

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Bus 16 High School: Start on Route 6 West of Route 46 to Way Rd., southeast to Fee Rd., south to Brownville, west to turn around then back to Rt. 46, South to turn around, East on Brownville Rd. to Dodgeville, East on Dodgeville

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Bus 27 High School: Start on Belden Rd. South to turnaround to West Ayers Rd. to Stanhope North to Leon Rd. East to Lake Rd. South to Fenkell Rd. across Owen Hill West to Stanhope, south to school.

Elementary: Start east on Fenkell Rd. from Rt. 7 to Lake Rd. North on Lake to Leon taking in Townline Rd. West on Leon Rd. to Stanhope- Kellogsville Rd. South to Ayers Rd., west to Creek Rd., South to Fitts Rd., North to Ayers Rd. East to turn around, back to Belden Rd., South to Owen Hill, West to Stanhope, East to school.

Bus 28 High School: Start North on Rt. 7 from Hall Rd. East on North Richmond Rd. to turnaround Lake Rd. South to Hall Rd. West to Rt. 7. South to Footville Richmond Rd. East to Lake Rd. South to Woodard East to turnaround South on Rt. 85 taking in First & Fourth Ave. and Holiday Camplands.

Elementary: Start Rt. 7 & Woodard Rd. East to Lake Rd. straight on Woodward to turn around, north on Lake Rd. to Footville, west to Rt. 7, north to Rt. 6, east to Lake Rd. South to Hall Rd. West to turn around, south on Lake Rd., to Footville, east to turn around, south on Lake Rd. to Rt. 85 picking up Leon, Holiday and then to Fenkell to 85.

Pymatuning Valley 2013-2014 Opening Information: There are many ways to be involved with your child’s learning. This includes not only establishing routine homework habits, but also making time to get to know your child’s teacher and other staff members at his or her school asking how your child can find success this school year. You can begin this by attending our district’s Open House on Thursday, August 22nd beginning at 5:00 p.m. at your child’s appropriate building. A Parent Appreciation Night will follow the Open House from 6:007:00 p.m. at the Primary School Sunshine Room.

There will be hot dogs and light refreshments served at no cost to families.

Freshman Orientation will also take place on the 22nd starting at 4:00 p.m. at the High School Veterans Memorial Performing Arts Center.

First day of school for students will be Monday, August 26th for all students in grades 1-12. Once again the Primary School will be implementing a staggered start for kindergarten students. The school will be mailing letters home approximately 10 days before school starts informing you which day your kindergarten child will start, who his or her teacher is, and which testing day he or she will attend. It is our hope that this staggered start will ease your child’s transition into school. High School’s firstperiod starts at 7:35 a.m. and they are released at 2:14 p.m. Middle School’s first period starts at 7:33 a.m. and they are released at 2:20 p.m. Primary School starts at 9 a.m and they are released at 3:15 p.m.

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GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • WEEK OF FRIDAY , AUGUST 23, 2013 • 9A

Back to School: Pymatuning Valley Food Service

Dear Valued Community Member, The start of a new school year is right around the corner. I hope everyone will have the chance to enjoy the last few weeks of summer.

The Pymatuning Valley Local School District is busy preparing the school for a new year. Over the summer months, we have had a few members of our school community retire.

Chris Mason had worked the last 8 years as a bus driver and a substitute in the maintenance department. Donna Nugent had driven a bus for us for the last 13 years. Jim Barnes held the position of skilled maintenance for the last 23 years. Patricia Andrews was a Family and Consumer Science teacher for 38 years. Patricia Kirby had been with the district for 39 years. She taught math before becoming the high school guidance counselor. I would like to thank them for all of their hard work and commitment to our students. We all hope they enjoy a long and happy retirement.

In the coming years, the district will continue to face the challenge of maintaining excellent schools with declining revenue. In the spirit of community and with a strong desire to give back to our children, two new community based groups have taken on the challenges of the day. The Wright Farms Ltd. with owners Cameron Wright and Cheri Wright Hoover made a three year financial commitment to the school in the sum of $100,000.00. This very generous donation is designed to promote students interest and increase the rigors in the area of science, math and technology. Mr. Jackson had worked with the Wright family over the course of the last year to develop a plan to meet the family’s mission. The donation will allow students to spend more time engaged in the application of theory with hands on experiments in a laboratory setting. We will also be able to convert some of our upper level science courses to Advanced Placement (AP). AP courses give the students the opportunity to earn college credit while still in high school. Also, a robotics course can now be added to the list of high school offerings. Career education will round out the plan. This would not be possible without the generosity of the Wright family. The Wright family would like to encourage others to do

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the same. Their ultimate goal is to establish a community foundation whre people can make donations and accumulate funds that can be used for larger projects.

It is with great enthusiasm that PV Schools announce the kick-off “Light up Laker Stadium”. This initiative is a community effort which will support the installation of new field lighting at Laker Stadium. The project will be Spearheaded by the PV Athletic Boosters. The current lights were relocated from the old field in the mid 1970’s and are showing signs of significant deterioration. The lights have not been reliable, especially in the warmer weather. On several instances the lights have gone out in the middle of athletic events. Replacement of the stadium lights have been a topic of discussion for several years.

The estimated cost of replacement is about $235,000.

Andy Nowakowski and Laurie Inman of the athletic boosters are putting a plan in place to make this project a reality! The school understands the need for the lighting upgrade and the responsibility to take care of what the community has given us. The district has decided to commit $12,500 per year to the “Light up Laker Stadium” project until its completion. If anyone is interested in getting involved, please log on to the Pymatuning Valley Athletic boosters website at: www.pvathleticboosters.com.

I would like to thank everyone that dedicated time to help work on the districts strategic plan. We will continue to move forward with the work that the team started two years ago. The mission of the team is to work in partnership with families and the community to educate for personal success. There will be several meetings during this year to help drive the focus of our schools to meet the student needs for success now and tomorrow.

We have seen several changes this year from The Ohio Department of Education. Most noticeably, they have changed how schools are evaluated and how the state will communicate the academic performance of its schools and districts. We will no longer receive labels like “Excellent” or “Excellent with Distinction.”

In its place, all public schools will receive letter grades in the same way we issue grades to students. The ODE plans on releasing the report card for last year in early September. I anticipate positive results for our school.

The Staff at Pymatuning Valley Local School District is very confident that this will be a great school year. We look forward to meeting and working with the students, staff and community.

Educationally, Michael A. Candela, Superintendent Pymatuning Valley Local Schools

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Aug 27 BBQ Rib Sandwich Baked Beans Students Choice Veggie Mixed Fruit Raisins Aug 28 Scalloped Potatoes & Ham Carrots Students Choice Veggie Applesauce Mandarin Oranges Fresh Baked Bread Stix Aug 29 Stuffed Crust Pizza Cucumbers w/ dip Students Choice Veggie Pineapple Juice Aug 30 Crispy Chicken Salad Cherry Tomatoes Students Choice Veggie Pears Side Kicks Frozen Juice

Aug 30 Salisbury Steak Parsley Potatoes Students Choice Veggie Peaches Homemade Biscuit PRIMARY SCHOOL Aug 26 Chicken Nuggets BBQ Sauce Carrots French Fries Mixed Fruit Aug 27 Hot Dog Baked Beans Fresh Cucumber Slices Fresh Apple Slices Aug 28 Stuffed crust Pizza Tossed Salad Tomatoes Juice

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Accessing the Myschoolbucks website is free of charge and allows you to view your child’s purchases and account balance.

You may pre-pay for meals by sending money to school with your child or by using the Myschoolbucks website for a small fee.

All students will receive a free and reduced meals application the first day of school-please return them as soon as possible. However, if you have received a letter stating you are pre-approved for free meals you will not need to complete the meal application. Kindergarten students and student who are new to our district will need to return meal applications to the Administration office by August 19, 2013 to be approved for the first day of school. Any charges made before your application is approved are the parent’s responsibility. Applications are available at the school office, administration office or PV website.

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GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • WEEK OF FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2013 • 10A

Scooters wins Championship inning as he worked around a single to Mac Thurber. The Redbirds were finally able to score in their half of the fourth inning thanks to a double by Corey Hochschild who later scored on an error.

Scooters would get on the board again in the fifth inning as Jon York hit a one-out single. Mike Magyar then blasted a two-run homer, making it 9-1. Chase Thurber kept the inning going with a two-out single. Corey Lumley followed with a two-run homer of his own, upping the lead to 11-1.

Alex McCann, of Jamestown, relieved Schell in the fifth inning with two outs and the score at 11-1. Kyle Kiser entered to pitch in relief for Scooters in the fifth inning and was helped by a double play.

Scooters added to their lead in the sixth as Kyle Kiser and Johnny Knight drew walks. Jon York made it 13-1 with a two-run double. Adam Bronson hit a solo homerun in the bottom of the sixth inning for Jamestown, bringing the score to 13-2. Kiser would be helped by another double play in the final inning as Scooters won 13-2.

PHOTOS BY BYRON C. WESSELL

Adam Collier pitches for Scooters during a game five final against Jamestown.

BY BYRON C. WESSELL Gazette Newspapers JAMESTOWN – The Andover Scooters were able to come away with a hard fought win in game five of the Championship Wooden bat series against the Jamestown Redbirds.

The two teams came into the contest with two wins apiece and each game was decided by only one or two runs. However, Scooters saved the best for last as they easily defeated Jamestown 13-2 for the series win. It was a homerun barrage as three players hit homeruns for Scooters and the Redbirds added a solo shot of their own in the sixth inning.

Brent Gabel started on the mound for Jamestown, while Adam Collier toed the rubber for Andover.

Scooters set the tone early with a big five-run first inning as all ten hitters batted in the opening inning. Walks by Mac Thurber and Kyle Kiser set the table to start the game. Johnny Knight bats for Andover Scooters during a Johnny Knight picked up a one-out RBI single for the first championship game against Jamestown. run of the game. Jon York then loaded the bases with another walk. Mike Magyar, Adam Collier and Chase Thurber all followed with RBI singles as Scooters went up 5-0.

Collier worked out of his own jam in the bottom of the inning despite allowing three baserunners. Alex McCann and Brent Gabel reached on walks and Corey Hochschild loaded the bases after reaching on an error. Mac Thurber was able to record the second out of the inning after securing a catch in right field and then threw McCann out at the plate attempting to tag-up.

Johnny Knight added to the lead in the second inning with a two run homerun after a single by Kyle Kiser. Collier allowed two more runners in the second inning after a walk to Matt Greleski and another error, but he once again pitched out of the inning.

Ryan Schell, of Jamestown, relieved Brett Gabel in the third inning and worked around a single to Mike Magyar to keep the game at 7-0. Collier was able to record a one-twothree inning in the third.

Schell continued to quiet the Scooter bats in the fourth Mike Magyar bats for Scooters during a recent game against the Jamestown Redbirds.

Sharon Speedway Results “410” Sprint Cars (30 laps, $5,000 to-win): 1. JACK SODEMAN, JR. (Rudzik 94) 2. Caleb Griffith (Davis 40DD) 3.

Danny Holtgraver (Grove/Hunter 45) 4. Lee Jacobs (81) 5. Cole Duncan (22) 6. Brandon Spithaler (22) 7. Carl Bowser (10) 8.

Ed Lynch, Jr. (2L) 9. Dale Blaney (Ti22 2) 10. Caleb Helms (40) 11. Adam Kekich (5K) 12. Russ Sansosti (23s) 13. Brandon Matus (13) 14. Brent Matus (33) 15. Eric Williams (7) 16. Adam Anderson (69) 17. Dan Kuriger (08) 18. Bob McMillin (5) 19.

Jimmy Pooler (787) 20. Ricky Byers (1) 21. Dave Blaney (10) 22. Dennis Wagner (38) 23. C.J. Jones (10J) 24. Mike Lutz (McMillin 5M) 25. Jack Whitmore (21)-DNS 26. Gale Ruth (1R)DNS 27. Danny Mumaw (16)-DNS. BRP Tour Governor Insurance Agency DIRTcar BigBlock Modifieds (35 laps, $2,000 to-win): 1. DAVE MURDICK (61) 2. Chad Brachmann (3) 3. Jimmy Phelps (Heinke/Baldwin 98H) 4. Justin Wright (19W) 5. Brad Rapp (11R) 6. Rob Kristyak (00) 7. Steve Barr (25B) 8. Eric Gabany (3E) 9. Bob Warren (96B) 10. Mike Turner (96) 11. Kevin Hoffman (17H) 12. Dave Reges (27R) 13. Randy Chrysler (21K) 14. Carl Murdick (6) 15.

Dillion Barr (15B) 16. Rex King, Jr. (165) 17. Jeremiah Shingledecker (37MD) 18. Joe Kubiniec (19) 19. Max Smoker (5) 20. Erik Martin (29E) 21. Jimmy Holden (28H) 22. Rob Curtis (McElhaney 6 7/8) 23. Rex King (65) 24. Steve Feder (45) 25. Jeff Schaffer (4) 26. Tom Mattocks (69). DNQ: Don Brown (71B), Rick Ryder (Snider 189), Tommy Marshall III (Hinkle 77), Mark Frankhouser (03), Ken Moy, Jr. (34), Jim McGowen (McElhaney 7), Brian Swartzlander (83), Scott Rodgers (55), Ron Cartwright, Jr. (2B), Jimmy Weller III (31), Jim Rasey (32), Kevin Green (74), Ricky Richner (26).

“410” Sprint Car Time Trials (Track record 12.844 by Danny Lasoski on 7/30/03): 1. Danny Holtgraver 12.704 (NTR) 2. Cole Duncan 12.868 3. Ed Lynch, Jr. 12.908 4. Caleb Griffith 13.016 5. Lee Jacobs 13.059 6. Caleb Helms 13.125 7. Dave Blaney 13.202 8. Jack Sodeman, Jr. 13.222 9. Carl Bowser 13.434 10. Eric Williams 13.441 11. Brandon Spithaler 13.472 12. Adam Kekich 13.511 13. Brandon Matus 13.677 14. Mike Lutz 13.701 15. Dennis Wagner 13.825 16. Russ Sansosti 13.834 17. Bob McMillin 14.133 18. Dan Kuriger 14.290 19. Brent Matus 14.336 20. Ricky Byers 14.428 21. C.J. Jones 14.883 22.

Jack Whitmore 15.035 23. Adam Anderson 15.117 24. Gale Ruth 16.134 25. Jimmy Pooler 13.723 (time disallowed due to not scaling) 26. Jimmy Mumaw NT 27. Dale Blaney NT. “410” Sprint Heat 1: 1. Blaney 2. Williams 3. Holtgraver 4. Griffith 5. Sansosti 6. Brandon Matus 7. Brent Matus 8.

Pooler 9. Whitmore.

“410” Sprint Heat 2: 1. Sodeman 2. Jacobs 3. Duncan 4.

Spithaler 5. Lutz 6. McMillin 7. Anderson 8. Byers 9. MumawDNS. “410” Sprint Heat 3: 1. Kekich 2. Bowser 3. Lynch 4. Blaney 5. Helms 6. Kuriger 7. Wagner 8. Jones 9. Ruth.

BRP Mod Tour Heat 1 (top 4 transfer): 1. Brachmann 2.

Phelps 3. Rapp 4. S. Barr 5. D. Barr 6. Swartzlander 7. Rodgers 8. Cartwright 9. Wright 10. Green.

BRP Mod Tour Heat 2 (top 4 transfer): 1. Shingledecker 2. D. Murdick 3. Turner 4. Mattocks 5. Schaffer 6. Chrysler 7.

C. Murdick 8. Weller 9. Rasey 10. Richner.

BRP Mod Tour Heat 3 (top 4 transfer): 1. Curtis 2. King, Jr. 3. Smoker 4. Holden 5. Warren 6. Martin 7. Ryder 8. Reges 9. Brown 10. McGowen-DNS. BRP Mod Tour Heat 4 (top 4 transfer): 1. Feder 2. King 3.

Gabany 4. Hoffman 5. Kubiniec 6. Kristyak 7. Frankhouser 8.

Moy 9. Marshall.

BRP Mod Tour B main 1 (top 4 transfer): 1. Wright 2.

Schaffer 3. Chrysler 4. C. Murdick 5. D. Barr 6. SwartzlanderDNS 7. Rodgers-DNS 8. Cartwright-DNS 9. Weller-DNS 10.

Rasey-DNS 11. Green-DNS 12. Richner-DNS. BRP Mod Tour B main 2 (top 4 transfer): 1. Kubiniec 2.

Warren 3. Martin 4. Kristyak 5. Brown 6. Ryder 7. Marshall 8.

Frankhouser 9. Moy 10. Reges 11. McGowen.

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GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • WEEK OF FRIDAY , AUGUST 23, 2013 • 11A

Mustangs get their kicks in

BY BYRON C. WESSELL Gazette Newspapers ORWELL- Holly Hill enters her sixth year as the head coach of the Grand Valley Mustangs soccer team.

Hill is assisted by Coach Brian Hooser.

“Without Brian Hooser, we wouldn’t have achieved nearly as much. He is a true asset and I value his experience and advice,” Coach Hill said on her assistant coach.

The soccer team has been holding early morning practices to get ready for the season.

“Right now we are focusing on conditioning and defense,” Coach Hill said on what the team is working on now.

The Mustangs lost three letter winners from a year ago in Melissa Slusher, Kyle Brown and Nate Dedek.

Returning letter winners are: Zack Utz, Peter Tropp, Josh Forristal, Bailey Hill, Justine Sagel, Chelsa McArdle, Dustyn Anderson, Samantha Truckly, Nick Burkhammer, Cedric Shutts, Jeffrey Russell, Michael Miller, Ashley Allmon, Max Overberger and Taylor Huffman.

Also looking to make an impact this year for the Mustangs are: Wayne Ritchie, Katie Paskey, Kayla Morello, Alex Dedek, Nate Myers, Ian Atwell, Cassaday King-

dom, Emily Byler, Connon Brunken, David Wilson, Robert Midgett, Alexis Kalbfleish and Jesse Steen.

The Mustangs went 4-9-2 last year and look to build on that this year.

“Our goals for the season are to do simple things well, focus on transitioning quickly and winning as many games as we can,” Hill said on the goals for the season.

Each year the Mustangs soccer team gets a little bigger and a little better and they want to continue that tradition. Many people go into making that possible.

“I want to thank Mr. Henson, Mr. Nye and the Grand Valley School Board for the opportunity to coach this exceptional group of kids. It has been my pleasure to share this experience with them. One last shout out to my family for eating late dinners of cold cereal because we had a late game and I didn’t make it to the grocery store,” Hill added on what made coaching possible and enjoyable.

Chelsa McArdle plays goal keeper for the Grand Valley Mustangs soccer team.

Zack Utz practices for the Grand Valley Mustangs Josh Forristal battles for position during a Grand Valley Mustangs soccer practice. soccer team.

Dustyn Anderson attempts a corner kick for the Grand Valley Mustangs soccer team.

PHOTOS BY BYRON C. WESSELL

The Grand Valley Mustangs soccer team practices for the upcoming season.

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GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • WEEK OF FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2013 • 12A

Back to School: Grand Valley

2013/ 2014 Bus Routes These bus routes are tentative & subject to change. If you have any questions regarding the bus routes, please call the Bus Garage at (440) 437-6334.

Route A (19) Elementary 8:00 5273 U S Hwy 6 8:02 5636 Laskey Rd 8:05 5667 Laskey Rd 8:00 5700 St Rt 534 8:05 5745 Laskey Rd 8:06 5771 Laskey Rd 8:07 5829 Laskey Rd 8:08 5651 Laskey Rd 8:09 4770 Hyde Rd 8:13 4454 Hyde Rd 8:15 4596 Ireland Rd 8:16 4405 Ireland Rd 8:17 4457 Ireland Rd 8:20 5037 Ireland Rd 8:22 5074 Ireland Rd 8:26 6770 U S Hwy 6 8:28 6554 U S Hwy 6 8:28 6456 U S Hwy 6 8:29 6354 U S Hwy 6 8:30 6200 U S Hwy 6 8:31 4961 Ireland Rd 8:33 4779 Hyde Rd 8:36 6084 U S Hwy 6 8:27 5711 U S Hwy 6 8:38 5678 U S Hwy 6 8:42 5286 U S Hwy 6 8:43 4408 U S Hwy 6 8:48 3866 Kintor Dr 8:48 Lake Cardinal 8:52 3591 U S Hwy 6 8:54 3314 U S Hwy 6 8:54 3268 U S Hwy 6 8:54 3252 U S Hwy 6 Route A (19) MS/HS 6:35 5048 St Rt 534 6:36 4962 St Rt 534 6:37 4850 St Rt 534 6:37 4781 St Rt 534 6:38 5667 Laskey Rd 6:39 5697 Laskey Rd 6:40 5745 Laskey Rd 6:41 5761 Laskey Rd 6:41 5801 Laskey Rd 6:42 5861 Laskey Rd 6:44 4770 Hyde Rd 6:45 4788 Hyde Rd 6:47 6447 Laskey Rd 6:51 4342 Ireland Rd. 6:53 5037 Ireland Rd 7:00 6770 U S Hwy 6 7:02 5085 Hyde Rd 7:03 6084 U S Hwy 6 7:04 5998 U S Hwy 6 7:04 5901 U S Hwy 6 7:06 5711 U S Hwy 6 7:07 5653 U S Hwy 6 7:07 5575 U S Hwy 6 7:08 5558 U S Hwy 6 7:09 5519 U S Hwy 6 7:09 5405 U S Hwy 6 7:10 5286 U S Hwy 6 7:11 4408 U S Hwy 6 7:14 4370 Creamery Rd 7:14 4029 Grand River Dr 7:14 5079 Forest Dr 7:14 3866 Kintor Dr 7:15 3464 U S Hwy 6 7:16 3414 U S Hwy 6 7:17 3400 U S Hwy 6 7:17 3380 U S Hwy 6 7:18 3350 U S Hwy 6 Route B (3) Elementary 8:00 5190 Higley Rd 8:01 4992 Higley Rd 8:03 4912 Higley Rd 8:06 4613 Mechanicsville 8:07 4732 Hoffman Road 8:09 5064 Hoffman Road

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7:01 3689 Montgomery Rd 7:02 3527 Montgomery Rd 7:04 3712 Windsor Rd 7:05 3185 Windsor Rd 7:05 2939 Windsor Rd 7:06 2732 Windsor Rd 7:07 2638 Windsor Rd 7:08 2612 Windsor Rd 7:10 2459 Windsor Rd 7:10 2458 Windsor Rd 7:13 1934 Windsor Rd 7:13 1894 Windsor Rd 7:13 7028 Dodge Rd 7:13 6920 Dodge Rd 7:14 6862 Dodge Rd 7:14 6623 Dodge Rd 7:15 6488 Dodge Rd 7:16 6335 Dodge Rd 7:19 2094 Fillingham Rd 7:25 2850 Fillingham Rd Route G (23) Elementary 7:55 2832 Dodgeville Rd. 7:56 2731 Dodgeville Rd 7:56 2660 Dodgeville Rd 7:57 2630 Dodgeville Rd 7:57 1985 Dodgeville Rd 8:03 5560 Dodge Rd 8:03 1747 Dodgeville Rd 8:04 1627 Dodgeville Rd 8:04 1269 Dodgeville Rd 8:05 884 Brownville Rd 8:05 5656 Knapp Rd 8:05 5704 Miller Rd 8:06 6472 St Rt 46 8:08 6472 St Rt 46 8:10 6731 St Rt 46 8:14 7377 St Rt 46 8:16 7701 St Rt 46 8:20 7174 Troutman Rd 8:25 1622 Windsor Rd 8:30 1323 Windsor Rd 8:31 1226 Windsor Rd 8:32 671 Windsor Rd 8:39 1138 Windsor Rd 8:45 6967 Fee Rd 8:45 6765 Fee Rd 8:47 6567 Fee Rd 8:47 6433 Parks Rd 8:47 7359 Fee Rd 8:48 2065 Windsor Rd 8:50 1934 Windsor Rd 8:55 2121 Hague Rd 8:57 2467 Hague Rd 8:59 7192 Davis Rd Route G (23) MS/HS 6:30 2464 Dodgeville Rd 6:31 2389 Dodgeville Rd 6:33 1985 Dodgeville Rd 6:34 5719 Dodge Rd 6:34 Dodge Rd 6:34 5560 Dodge Rd 6:35 1747 Dodgeville Rd 6:35 1734 Dodgeville Rd 6:37 1627 Dodgeville Rd 6:40 Church 6:40 5656 Knapp Rd 6:41 1010 Brownville Rd 6:42 884 Brownville Rd 6:43 2517 St Rt 46 6:45 6849 St Rt 46 6:46 7035 St Rt 46 6:48 7083 St Rt 46 6:48 7624 St Rt 46 6:50 7733 St Rt 46 6:56 7046 Beckwith Rd 6:58 1323 Windsor Rd 7:02 847 Windsor Rd 7:02 6561 Parks Rd

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Route D (9) MS/HS 6:33 1403 Lakevue Dr 6:35 4681 Crosby Cook Rd 6:40 1313 Morningstar Dr 6:42 1298 Morningstar Dr 6:43 1291 Morning Star Dr 6:43 1931 Morning Star Dr 6:44 1459 Lake Vue Dr 6:45 1327 Lake Vue Dr 6:47 1356 Lakevue Dr 6:49 150 Gemni Ct 6:49 1150 Gemni Ct 6:49 1375 Mercury Ct 6:51 870 Evening Star Dr 6:54 1063 Lode Star Dr 6:59 4 Callender Rd 7:00 54 Roaming Rock Blvd 7:01 53 Roaming Rock Blvd 7:01 52 Roaming Rock Blvd 7:02 115 Roaming Way 7:03 37 Roaming Rock Blvd 7:02 49 Roaming Rock Blvd 7:04 104 Rockaway Dr 7:04 102 Rockaway Dr 7:04 62 Rockaway Dr 7:05 91 Rockaway Dr 7:06 89 Rockaway Dr 7:06 130 Rock Lane 7:07 137 Roaming Way 7:08 543 Kingsville Way 7:10 199 Ashtabula Pt 7:10 195 Ashtabula Pt 7:11 225 Rome Terrace 7:11 534 Rome Rock Creek Rd 7:11 641 Oriole Dr 7:12 530 Rome Rock Creek Rd 7:13 534 Rome Rock Creek Rd 7:14 1778 Rome Rock Creek Rd 7:15 4429 Rome Rock Creek Rd 7:17 2497 U S Hwy 6 7:18 2557 U S Hwy 6 7:19 2587 US Hwy 6 7:21 5148 Chester Rd 7:22 3396 S Main St 7:23 3016 U S Hwy 6

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GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • WEEK OF FRIDAY , AUGUST 23, 2013 • 13A

Back to School: Grand Valley Orientation Days • Grade 9 - Tuesday, August 20th at 9:00 a.m.

• Grade 5 - Tuesday, August 20th at 10:00 a.m.

• Kindergarten Boys only - Friday, August 30rd, 9:3011:00 a.m.

• Kindergarten Girls only - Friday, August 30rd, 1:002:30 p.m.

• Parents will need to transport their child. Please meet in the Elementary School Cafeteria. The students will meet their teacher and be given a tour of the Elementary area of the school. Details regarding orientation will be mailed to the parents of Kindergartners who have already registered their child for school. You should receive a letter in the mail by mid-August.

• Grades 1-4 students who are new to the school district Wednesday, August 21st at 1:00 p.m.

• Grades 1-4 Class lists will be posted on Thursday, August 22nd at 3:30 p.m.

First Day of School • The first day of school for Grades 1 through 12 is Monday, August 26th • The first day of school for Kindergarten is Tuesday, September 3rd

School Day “NEW TIMES” •Elementary School (Grades K-4) 9:10 a.m. 3:00 p.m.

• Middle School (Grades 5-8) 7:42 a.m. 1:50 p.m.

• High School Grades 9-12 7:42 a.m. 1:50 p.m.

Individual Kindergarten Student Assessment • Every new kindergarten student will be assessed individually. Letters will be mailed out by mid-August asking parents to schedule an appointment for an assessment which will take place on Thursday, August 22nd and Monday, August 26th through Wednesday, August 28th. Kindergarten Class lists will be posted on Thursday, August 29th at 3:30 p.m.

changes in his/her life.

4. Get involved at school. Volunteer in the classroom and for special events and field trips.

5. Make sure the school knows your schedule and how to reach you.

6. Let teachers know the good things your child says about them.

7. Ask questions when you have concerns and stay informed about what’s going on at school.

8. When requesting a meeting, state your general topic so the teacher can prepare.

9. Avoid automatically taking sides, whether the teacher’s or your child’s. Try to stay objective and state your observations only.

10. Stay calm - never accuse or attack. Share what you would like to see happen. Be specific and ask for details.

2013-2014 School Lunch Prices Grade Daily Price •K-8 $ 2.35 •9-12 $ 2.60 •Adult Lunch $ 3.00 (with or without milk) •Student Milk $ .50 •Reduced Lunch $ .40 •Student Breakfast $ 1.00 •Reduced Breakfast $ .30 If you have any questions, please contact the Food Service Supervisor, Ronni Summerhill, at (440) 437-6260, Ext. 6

Immunization Information Ohio law requires that all children entering kindergarten must have: five (5) DPT’s; four (4) Polio’s; two (2) Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR); one (1) Varicella (Chicken Pox); Hepatitis series; and HiB series. Please be aware if you are a parent of a child who will be entering kindergarten in the fall, your child must be up-to-date with this immunization schedule.

For students in grades one (1) through six (6), be aware that a 2nd MMR is required to enter the 7th grade. This immunization can be given at any age.

It is important to note that the schools must have immunization records on file for each student. At the beginning of each school year, we review all health records. If a child is not up-to-date on all state required immunizations, they will be excluded from school attendance on the 15th day after admission.

Please understand that this is an Ohio law and no exceptions can be made. Immunization appointments may be made through your family physician or the Health Department. Any questions regarding immunization should be directed to our school nurses, at (440) 437-6260, Ext. 1, 2 or 3.

Student Transportation Information

Please have students waiting at the bus stop at least five (5) minutes prior to the scheduled pick-up time. Keep in mind that route times may change during the school year. Please assist us by displaying your house number on your mailbox.

All bus stops and routes have been established for the • Make sure children are in bed at a reasonable hour on first week of school. If you do not see your road or house school nights. number listed on your bus route, please contact the Bus • Get your children to school on time every day.

Garage at (440) 437-6334. You may also contact • Record all important school dates and events on this calDr. William R. Nye Jr., Superintendent at (440) 437endar.

6260 Ext. 4.

• Make plans to be involved in the school and education of your child.

• Make it a point to attend P.T.O. meetings, Board meetings, and look at your child’s homework every night.

Making a Smooth Transition Back to School

August 2013 •Lunch Menu Monday, August 26

Thursday, August 29

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Tuesday, August 27 HAMBURGER / BUN HASH BROWN CELERY STIXS APPLESAUCE •PEACHES

Friday, August 30 PIZZA SALAD GARBANZO BEANS MIXED FRUIT •PEACHES

Wednesday, August 28 NACHOS MEAT & CHEESE SAUCE PEAS PEACHES •PEARS

August 2013 Grand Valley Athletic Schedule

Golf •Mon-Aug. 19 Maplewood HS (A) 11:00 a.m. (Tammerwin GC) •Tues-Aug. 20 Pymatuning Valley HS (H) 10:00 a.m.

(Bristolwood GC) •Wed-Aug. 21 Lordstown HS (A) 10:00 a.m. (Old Dutch Mill The Elementary and Middle School each have a list of GC) school supplies that are available online at www.grand- •Thurs-Aug. 22 Windham HS (A) 4:00 p.m. (Riverview GC) valley.k12.oh.us or you may pick up a copy either at the •Wed-Aug. 28 Mathews HS (A) 4:00 p.m. (Walnut Run GC) Board of Education office all summer, or at the school ofCoed Cross Country fices after Monday, August 5th.

•Sat-Aug. 24 Berkshire Early Bird (A) 8:00 a.m.

•Wed-Aug. 28 Newbury Jr/Sr HS (A) 4:30 p.m.

Elementary / Middle School Supplies

Solving a Problem at School 1. If your child is having a problem at school, the first step is to talk to the teacher. a. Send a note explaining your concerns b. Ask to talk with the teacher. You may need a conference at the school or a telephone conference. Be sure the teacher understands the problem before the conference, so he/she can be prepared to talk about it.

2. If you are not satisfied after meeting with the teacher, your next step is to call the Principal. Talk with him/her about your concerns. Ask for a meeting at the school with everyone involved. Most problems will be solved at this point.

3. Contact the Superintendent’s office to assist in solving the problem.

4. Keep trying. Your child will get a better education when home and school work together.

10 Ways to Communicate with Your Child’s Teacher 1. Meet your child’s teachers early in the school year.

Don’t wait for a problem. Attend “Meet the Teacher Night” on Thursday, September 6th from 6:00-7:00 p.m.

2. Ask teachers about their goals, rules, and limits, and how often you can expect to hear from them.

3. Tell teachers about your child - special interests, likes and dislikes, strengths and weaknesses, and any major

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School Lunch / Breakfast Information Cafeterias will be open for “Grab and Go” breakfast and hot lunches for all students on the first day of school. School lunch menus may be viewed on the Grand Valley website at www.grand-valley.k12.oh.us.

Free and reduced price lunch/breakfast are available to eligible families. Each qualifying child must have a new application completed every year to continue this benefit. Application forms will be sent home the first week of school. Please complete the application and return it to the school as soon as possible. All information received is kept confidential.

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Soccer •Mon-Aug. 19 Maplewood HS (A) 4:30 p.m.

•Mon-Aug. 26 Mathews HS (H) 4:00 p.m.

•Thurs- Aug. 29 Badger HS (A) 4:30 p.m. (JV Game first) •Sat-Aug. 31 Cardinal HS (H) 1:00 p.m.

Football •Wed-Aug. 28 Jr. High, Sts. John & Paul HS (A) 4:30 p.m.

•Thurs-Aug. 29 Jr. High, Youngstown Christian HS (H) 4:30 p.m.

•Fri-Aug. 30 Var., Conneaut HS (H) 7:00 p.m.

•Sat-Aug. 31 JV, Conneaut HS (A) 10:00 a.m.

Volleyball •Tues-Aug. 20 Jr. High, Windham Jr. High (H) 4:30 p.m.

•Tues-Aug. 20 JV/Var., Windham HS (A) 5:30/7:00 p.m.

•Wed-Aug. 21 Jr. High, Pymatuning Valley MS (A) 4:30 p.m.

•Sat-Aug. 24 JV/Var., Hawken Upper School Tri-Match (A) 10:00 a.m.

•Tues-Aug. 27 Jr. High, Ledgemont HS (A) 4:30 p.m.

•Tues- Aug. 27 JV/Var., Ledgemont HS (H) 5:30/7:00 p.m.

•Thurs-Aug. 29 Jr. High, Conneaut MS (A) 4:30 p.m.

•Thurs-Aug. 29 JV/Var., Conneaut HS (H) 5:30/7:00 p.m.

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GRAND VALLEY BUS ROUTES 7:02 6433 Parks Rd 7:03 6989 Fee Rd 7:04 6967 Fee Rd 7:06 6553 Fee Rd 7:08 6463 Fee Rd 7:09 7005 Fee Rd 7:10 7359 Fee Rd 7:11 1498 Hague Rd 7:12 2021 Hague Rd 7:13 2467 Hague Rd 7:14 2637 Hague Rd 7:16 7192 Davis Rd 7:17 7151 Davis Rd 7:18 7090 Davis Rd Route H (6) Elementary 7:58 7889 St Rt 534 7:59 8065 St Rt 534 8:01 8451 St Rt 534 8:03 5441 S Windsor Rd 8:04 5920 S Windsor Rd 8:06 6240 S Windsor Rd 8:10 6985 S Windsor Rd 8:11 7049 S Windsor Rd 8:15 6903 St Rt 322 8:18 7996 Cox Rd 8:18 8043 Cox Rd 8:18 8109 Cox Rd 8:19 8557 Cox Rd 8:20 6380 St Rt 322 8:23 6244 St Rt 322 8:24 6141 St Rt 322 8:24 6016 St Rt 322 8:25 5965 St Rt 322 8:26 5892 St Rt 322 8:27 5741 St Rt 322 8:29 7694 Rockwood Rd 8:29 7725 Rockwood Rd 8:30 7692 Lanese Dr 8:31 7559 Lanese Dr 8:35 5170 St Rt 322 8:35 5081 St Rt 322 8:36 4799 St Rt 322 8:36 8620 Fortney Rd 8:48 4115 ST Rt 322 8:50 3555 St Rt 322 8:51 75 W Main St 8:51 65 W Main St 8:51 66 W Main St 8:52 84 W Main St Route H (6) MS/HS 6:20 7672 Lanese Dr 6:25 5165 St Rt 322 6:27 5255 St Rt 322 6:28 5532 St Rt 322 6:28 7725 Rockwood Dr 6:28 7694 Rockwood Rd 6:29 5682 St Rt 322 6:30 5897 St Rt 322 6:31 6013 St Rt 322 6:32 6008 St Rt 322 6:33 6071 St Rt 322 6:34 6244 St Rt 322 6:34 6649 St Rt 322 6:36 6903 St Rt 322 6:36 12720 Townline Rd 6:37 8098 Townline Rd 6:38 8284 Townline Rd 6:42 6548 S Windsor Rd 6:45 6985 S Windsor Rd 6:46 6239 S Windsor Rd 6:47 6019 S Windsor Rd 6:52 8717 Fletcher Rd 6:54 4410 Gates Rd 6:55 8631 St Rt 534 6:56 8360 St Rt 534 6:56 8338 St Rt 534 6:56 8065 St Rt 534 6:58 7913 St Rt 534 6:59 7889 St Rt 534 7:01 5091 St Rt 322 7:01 5081 St Rt 322 7:03 4647 St Rt 322 7:08 8401 Fortney Rd 7:10 8267 Fortney Rd 7:12 Fortney & Plank 7:13 3555 Rt 322 7:15 151 W Main St 7:15 143 W Main St 7:16 124 W Main St 7:18 92 W Main St. 7:18 78 W Main St 7:18 75 W Main St 7:18 66 W Main St 7:19 65 W Main St 7:19 55 W Main St 7:19 54 W Main St 7:20 40 W Main St Route I (2) Elementary 7:47 3529 New Hudson Rd 7:48 3554 New Hudson Rd 7:51 3867 New Hudson Rd 7:52 3925 New Hudson Rd 7:53 4023 New Hudson Rd 7:53 4109 New Hudson Rd 7:54 4229 New Hudson Rd 7:56 4699 New Hudson Rd 7:57 4872 New Hudson Rd 7:58 7128 Noble Rd 7:59 7378 Noble Rd 8:00 7438 Noble Rd 8:00 7500 Noble Rd 8:01 7533 Noble Rd

8:02 7613 Noble Rd 8:03 7731 Noble Rd 8:03 5160 St Rt 534 8:04 5255 St Rt 534 8:05 5496 St Rt 86 8:06 5683 St Rt 86 8:10 6043 Huntley Rd 8:21 7551 N Wiswell Rd 8:22 7738 N Wiswell Rd 8:31 8341 Parker Rd 8:32 8412 Parker Rd 8:32 3776 St Rt 322 8:32 8191 Parker Rd 8:34 8827 Parker Rd 8:34 8838 Parker Rd 8:35 8871 Parker Rd 8:36 8890 Parker Rd 8:37 9063 Parker Rd Route I (2) MS/HS 6:17 3613 New Hudson Rd 6:17 3623 New Hudson Rd 6:18 3784 New Hudson Rd 6:18 3800 New Hudson Rd 6:19 3867 New Hudson Rd 6:21 4021 New Hudson Rd 6:21 4109 New Hudson Rd 6:21 4586 New Hudson Rd 6:22 4699 New Hudson Rd 6:22 4730 New Hudson Rd 6:24 5027 New Hudson Rd 6:26 7128 Noble Rd 6:27 7438 Noble Rd 6:28 7533 Noble Rd 6:28 7500 Noble Rd 6:28 7724 Noble Rd 6:30 5150 St Rt 534 6:32 5496 St Rt 86 6:34 5603 St Rt 86 6:35 6053 St Rt 86 6:37 7141 Wiswell Rd 6:39 7738 Wiswell Rd 6:44 7024 Huntley Rd 6:44 6971 Huntley Rd 6:44 6746 Huntley Rd 6:46 6043 Huntley Rd 6:49 5953 Huntley Rd 6:50 7738 N Wiswell Rd 6:52 7870 Warners Hollow Rd 6:54 5881 Warner’s Hollow Rd 6:59 5190 Warner’s Hollow Rd 7:00 5144 Warners Hollow Rd 7:06 4327 St Rt 322 7:06 4298 St Rt 322 7:07 4270 St Rt 322 7:09 4020 St Rt 322 7:10 3786 St Rt 322 7:11 3775 St Rt 322 7:11 3776 St Rt 322 7:12 8412 Parker Rd 7:13 8451 Parker Rd 7:14 8827 Parker Rd 7:14 8871 Parker Rd 7:14 8778 Parker Rd 7:15 8789 Parker Rd 7:16 8702 Parker Rd 7:17 8656 Parker Rd 7:20 3599 Waters Rd Route J (14) Elementary 7:50 50 E Main St 7:54 81 E Main St 7:55 195 E Main St 7:56 206 E Main St 7:57 250 E Main St 7:58 280 E Main St 7:59 303 E Main St 7:59 2949 Liberty St 7:59 2959 Liberty St 8:01 499 E Main St 8:01 498 E Main St 8:01 476 E Main St 8:09 10190 Penniman Rd 8:11 9030 Penniman Rd 8:14 2597 Moore Rd 8:15 2910 Winters 8:18 3142 Winters 8:20 8121 S Maple St 8:22 293 S Maple St 8:23 239 S Maple St 8:24 12 Leffingwell Dr 8:24 212 S. Maple St. 8:25 177 S Maple St 8:25 189 S Maple St 8:26 10 First Ave 8:27 43 Sunset St 8:27 210 Sunset St 8:28 Sunset St 8:28 152 S Maple St 8:29 90 S Maple St 8:29 113 S Maple St 8:30 37 S School St 8:34 50 E Main St 8:35 185 E Main St 8:37 135 Park St 8:37 69 Park St 8:38 60 Park St 8:39 72 N School St 8:40 202 N Maple St 8:41 71 N Maple St 8:45 341 N Maple St Route J (14) MS/HS 1st run

6:22 126 E Main St 6:23 230 E Main St 6:23 195 E Main St 6:23 230 E Main St 6:24 301 E Main St 6:24 285 E Main St 6:24 2959 Liberty 6:24 7723 Wilmetta Ave 6:24 283 E Main St 6:27 7 E Main St 6:27 352 E Main St 6:28 386 E Main 6:29 499 E Main 6:30 476 E Main 6:32 2496 St Rt 322 6:32 2583 St Rt 322 6:32 2630 St Rt 322 6:33 8831 Penniman Rd 6:35 9030 Penniman Rd 6:36 8572 Penniman Rd 6:37 2464 Moore Rd 6:38 2597 Moore Rd 6:39 2731 Moore Rd 6:40 2871 Moore Rd 6:46 8595 Columbia Rd. 6:49 8375 St Rt 45 6:50 8531 St Rt 45 6:54 8121 S Maple 6:54 631 S Maple 6:54 293 S Maple St 7:01 2107 Moore Rd 7:02 212 S Maple St 7:02 Sunset 7:02 10 First St 7:02 189 S Maple St 7:02 159 S Maple St 7:03 151 S Maple St 7:03 136 S Maple St 7:04 113 S Maple St 7:06 99 S Maple 7:06 91 S Maple 7:07 90 S Maple 7:10 77 S Maple 7:10 11 S School St 7:11 45 S School St 7:11 37 S School St Route J (14) MS/HS 2nd run 7:15 60 Park St 7:17 94 Park St 7:17 146 Park St 7:17 154 Park St 7:18 185 E Main St 7:19 26 Central 7:20 72 N School St 7:21 38 N Maple St 7:22 71 N Maple St 7:22 104 N Maple St 7:22 202 N Maple St 7:23 351 N Maple St 7:23 185 E Main St Route K (21) Elementary 8:15 1531 Finlaw 8:16 1306 Moore Rd 8:17 1414 Moore Rd 8:18 1556 Moore Rd

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GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • WEEK OF FRIDAY , AUGUST 23, 2013 • 15A

Things To Do, Places To Go PA. Pymatuning State Park holding women’s outdoor event

The popular Chardon Polka Band is the featured performers for this evening performance open free to the public.

Bring a chair or blanket to sit on to enjoy this last concert of the season.

JAMESTOWN, PA.-On Sept. 28 at 8:30 a.m. is a Women’s Outdoor Event for ladies 16 years and over at PA. Pymatuning State Park.

Join for a day of kayaking, archery, campfire cooking and Rome FD holding its more for enjoying outdoor rec- monthly fish & shrimp reation. Registration is re- dinners ROME TOWNSHIP-Rome quired by calling 724-932Fire Department will hold its 3142 and there is a fee. monthly fish and shrimp Arts & Crafts Fair dnners for the public on Fricoming up over Labor day, Aug. 30 from 4 to 7 p.m.

Day weekend in Persons can eat in or take out Wayne dinners. Tickets available at WAYNE TOWNSHIP-The the door for $8 adults, $4 for Andover United Methodist children ages 4-11. Kids under Church and United Method- three get in free. ist Women are holding their Local organizations have annual Arts & Crafts Far on pie sales for dessert at a sepaAug. 31 and Sept. 1 at the rate price.

Ashtabula County Antique Engine Club ground in Wayne Andover Library Friends holding annual Township.

Spots are still available for Book Sale ANDOVER-The Friends artisans and crafters to reserve for $55 booth fee for both of Andover Public Library days.Hours for the fair are 10 will hold a used Book Sale a.m. to 4 p.m. both days and and White Elephant Sale it’s held rain or shine.. The on this Saturday, Aug. 24. club grounds are located at It will be at the library 4026 Route 322 between from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Donations of clean used Routes 7 and 193. books are being accepted at Orwell Village last mid- the library. There will be week concert coming hard back books and paper up Aug. 28 backs, magazines, DVD’s ORWELL-The last of the and audio cassette books.

Orwell Village mid-week conThe library’s Friends certs is set for Wednesday, Basket Auction is ending Aug. 28 starting at 6:30 p.m. at 2 p.m. Saturday.

Pymatuning Community Church holding free hot lunches ANDOVER TOWNSHIPThe Pymatuning Community Church’s Tender Mercies Ministry will hold free hot lunches and free grocery distribution on Monday, Aug. 26 at noon.

The next free grocery distribution with no meal served is set for Wednesday, Aug. 28 from 5 to 6 p.m.

The church is located on state Route 7 and two miles south of Andover public square.

Rome FD holding steak fry and Chinese auction ROME TOWNSHIP-The Rome Volunteer Fire Department will hold a steak fry and combination Chinese auction fundraiser on Saturday, Aug. 24 from 4 to 7:30 p.m. open to the public. It will be in the Rome Fire Hall at Routes 6 and 45.

Presale tickets are $15 for adults or $17 at the door.

Presale children’s tickets are $7.50 or $8.50 at the door. For tickets call (440) 536-6227 or (440)563-5257.

There will be brief devotions at 6 p.m. For more information call the office (440) 293-6290.

Andover’s Back to School Bash slated for Aug. 24 ANDOVER-The First Congregational Church on E. Main St. in the village is hosting the Back to School Bash on this Saturday, Aug. 24. It is free to students in the PV school district from pre-kindergarten to sixth grade. There will be cotton candy, a dunk tank, inflatable units, face painting and carnival type games and free hot dog lunch.

Donations of school supplies are needed such as binders, dry erase markers, glue sticks, erasers, No. 2 pencils, wide ruled loose leaf lpaper and spiral notebooks.

Monetary donations are also needed. Volunteers are needed at the church to help out with passing out the school supply donations and to prepare food. For more information call (440) 293-4314.

day 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Monday from 9 a.m. to noon. There will also be homemade baked goods for sale and food available in the church community room.

Route 534 south of Route 6 in Hartsgrove. All the proceeds benefit the fire department operations. For more information call Vail Foltz at (440) 477-9756.

St. Mary’s Church hosting a Saturday night spaghetti dinner

GVHS Sound Review Boosters holding Chili Cook-off

ORWELL-The St. Mary’s Church Youth Ministry in Orwell is hosting a spaghetti dinner and raffle this Saturday, Aug. 24. The dinner will be served to the public in the church’s social hall at 103 S. Maple St. in the village from 4 to 8 p.m.

Tickets are available at the door at $7 for adults and $4.50 for children ages 10 and under. It includes desserts and all the fixings. Carryout dinners are also available that evening.

ORWELL-The Grand Valley HS Sound Review Boosters are holding a Chili Cookoff open to the public to donate their special chili for the Friday, Sept. 6 fundraiser. The dinner will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. in the school’s auditeria.

Enter your favorite chili and get in free (receive one ticket) or just come and eat.

Tickets at the door are $5 for adults, and $3 for seniors and children under 10. The menu includes various recipe homemade chili, corn bread, desserts and beverages.

Prizes will be award tor the first place chili entries in each category, To register your chili or for more information call Patty Mampel at (440) 319-7425 or email to: pattymampel@live.com.

Chili entries must be at the auditeria between 3 and 3:45 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 6 for the judging portion. All entrants are to have their chili in a crockpot or roaster so there is enough for tasting by the public. Also please identify on label your crockpot or roaster full of chili.

Hartsgrove VFD holding 9th annual Pig Roast dinner

HARTSGROVE TOWNSHIP-The Hartsgrove Volunteer Fire Department is holdSacred Heart Church ing its 9th annual Pig Roast holding indoor Yard dinner and Chinese auction Sale for the public as a fundraiser ROCK CREEK-The Sacred on Saturday, Sept. 21. The dinAndover UM Church Heart Church on Rt. 45 in the ners will be served from 11 hosting free dinner village is holding a Labor Day a.m. to 3 p.m. with the auction Aug.23 weekend Indoor Yard Sale on gift baskets drawing starting ANDOVER-The Andover Aug. 31 through Sept. 2. It is at 2:30 p.m.

United Methodist Church is sponsored by the Altar & RoTickets for the dinner are hosting a free spaghetti dinner sary Society. $9 for adults and $6 for kids today (Friday) at 5:30 p.m. in Hours for the sale on Sat- under 12 years of age. The fire the church community room. urday is 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sun- station is located at 5321

Middlefield Farmers Market is changing location to downtown area MIDDLEFIELD- The Middlefield Weekly Farmers Market now located at Mineral Lake will continue to support local vendors and community, but in a new location beginning Saturday, Aug. 31. The community farmers market relocate in the village to the corner area of Routes 87 and 608 in the Great Outdoors Parking lot. Vendors are supporting the move, hoping to make their products more accessible by passerby’s. All vendors will be making the move and the market will be in this location until it ends Sept. 28, said Kaitlyn Sirna, market manager.

“I think the community has been very supportive of the market from the beginning. Many have found that the Middlefield Farmers Market is a great time to catch up with neighbors and friends while shopping for the coming week. While the initial location was successful, I felt it wasn’t supporting the community as much as it could have, “ said Sirna.

The new location has more available space, parking and better visibility for the market. Sirna also said the downtown location willl add value to local businesses because customers visiting the farmers market can

check out the adjacent businesses, before after or during their farmers market shopping experience.

This Saturday, Aug. 24 at the original location in Mineral Lake Park, University Hospital-Geauga will be present to speak on the topic of Cancer featuring a display so visit their red tent for healthy information and contact information. RAD Granola and Master Gardeners will be there along with local chef Blaze from Vinny’s Restaurant in the village cooking in the University Hospital Tent, using items purchased from the market that day.

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GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • WEEK OF FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2013 • 16A

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Bortnick Tractor Sales-Cortland owner/manager, Dana Harju and store staff are ready to help meet the needs of customers. Many popular brands and lines of farm, garden and lawn maintenance equipment is stocked at the facility on state Route 5.

CORTLAND-Bortnick Tractor Sales of Cortland owners continue to provide quality services, products, and parts availability for customers area wide in Trumbull County and adjoining communities. Dana Harju, co-owner and manager of the Cortland store location, says, “We pride ourselves in finding the elusive part for older equipment and hard to find parts. “ “If it’s not in stock here, we will search for parts not in stock or obsolete,” Harju added.

Harju of Lenox Township and his partners Dave Holdson and Mike Brewster own and operate two locations for their many customers in Trumbull, Ashtabula counties and adjoining communities.

They have owned the Cortland location store since November 2011. Holdson and Brewster remain at the Conneaut area store while Harju is manager at the Cortland store.

The company offers maintenance service at the shop or in the field for hay tools and planters. The shop provides service for the brands sold at Bortnick Tractor-Cortland.

As communities have grown in the Trumbull County area, and agricultural land changed from family farms to hobby farms and large-lot homes, zero turn mowers along with garden or lawn tractors have taken their place beside the full-sized counterparts.

For larger farms that may mean a full-sized New Holland tractor and accessories.

For a hobby farm or other property owners it may mean a lawn tractor, or tiller, or trailer is needed.

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radius lawnmower are popular as well as all the lawn trimmers and supplies needed to keep up with a growing landscape. With more people interested and returning to raise their own food, they may need more specialized equipment, according to Harju.

Bortnick Tractor-Cortland owners have added new equipment lines to meet these changing needs of their customers.

Not all of what Bortnick Tractor-Cortland offers is the bigger outside work vehicles.

The store also carries accessories to help get the job done inside, and in comfort with items like radios, GPS systems, and more The store website: www. bortnicktractorsales.com offers a full view of the brands for sale, as well as listing used equipment available and financing offers.

Harju said, “We are offering now zero percent financing and up to five years (60 months) on purchases.”

“We are continuing many of the brands our customers are familiar with such as New Holland, Kinze, Great Plains, Bobcat, Grasshopper, Woods, Land Pride, Honda, Kuhn Knight, Meyer, as well as many other short lines,” said Harju.

These items, parts and accessories plus more are available at Bortnick Tractor-Cortland’s conveniently located facility, 6192 Warren Rd. NE, on state Route 5 and east of state Route 11. For more information check out the company’s website or call 330-924-2555.

Business store hours at Bortnick Tractor-Cortland are Mondays through Fridays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon.

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