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County News Saint John Board members appointed The Rev. George Murry, SJ, Bishop of Youngstown, recently announced the appointment of three new members of the Board of Directors of Saint John School. The three new members are: Dr. Thomas DiSalvatore ’86, Donna Timonere and Suzanne Ritchey Viall ’73. The three new members join Mike Riley, chair; Patti Andersen, vice-chair; Theresa Berrier Pope ‘76, secretary; Dr. John Brace ’61; Laura Jones, Ida Laurello, Todd Nagy, Terry Paradie, Jerry Powers ’67, Rev. Mel Rusnak, Gerry Severino ‘61, Ed Taylor, Rev Ray Thomas, Janet Vettel, Melinda Lange Wheeler ‘76, Regina Winters, and Dr. Nick Wolsonovich. Dr. Tom DiSalvatore resides in Ashtabula with his

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wife Sandi and their four children, Jessica, Madeleine, David and Grace, who are currently enrolled at Saint John School. He welcomes the opportunity to serve on the Saint John School Board because he is committed to strengthening and growing the Ashtabula area and feels that the presence of a private Catholic school is an integral part of the community. Donna Timonere resides in Ashtabula and is an educator who has served in many different capacities. Donna is a former administrator for Saints John & Paul Elementary School. Donna brings her expertise as teacher, administrator and educational consultant to the Board of Directors. The Emerald City Twirlers of Orwell strut their stuff for the Austinburg crowd during the Austinburg Country Days

See MEMBERS page 3A parade on Saturday.

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Family donates toys to Homesafe BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers

Commissioners accept drug court grant agreement BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers

LENOX TOWNSHIP Homesafe, Inc. received a large donation of toys last Thursday, Sept. 5, as the Dreier family dropped off toys donated through Liam’s 2nd Annual Charity for Children BBQ. Billy and Katy Dreier held the BBQ Saturday, Aug. 24, at Katy’s parents’ home in Lenox Township. Guests to the BBQ donated dozens of toys at the event as the price of admission. The idea to collect toys for charity came about after their son Liam was sent to the Akron Children’s Hospital with second-degree burns after scalding himself with hot soup, Katy said. While at the hospital, Katy said the nurses gave Liam a toy to play with, which brightened up his visit. When she asked where the toys came from, Dreier PHOTO BY STEFANIE WESSELL was told that the toy was Billy and Katy Dreier and their three-year-old son, Liam, pose with some of the many toys donated to Homesafe during Liam’s 2nd Annual Charity for Children BBQ. Standing See HOMESAFE page 3B next to the Dreier family is Julie Wood, outreach coordinator for Homesafe.

cretionary Grant Program has provided grant funds to enhance Ashtabula County’s drug court. The grant period is Oct. 1, 2013, to Sept. 30, 2015. Funding through the grant is $126,495. Additionally, Walton was named as Project Director and Commissioner Daniel R. Claypool was named as authorized grantee official. In other actions, the commissioners accepted and filed the annual report of criminal felony prosecutions pursued to final conviction and sentence under the care of the county prosecutor for August 2012 through July 2013. The commissioners also accepted and filed the 20122013 annual arson report filed by Prosecutor Thomas L. Sartini as required by law.

JEFFERSON - The Ashtabula County commissioners accepted the grant agreement from the U.S. Department of Justice for the fiscal year 2013 Adult Drug Court Discretionary Grant program during their meeting on Thursday, Sept. 5. The grant award agreement had been presented by Miriam Walton, director of the Ashtabula County Mental Health and Recovery Services. The purpose of the program is to provide financial and technical assistance to develop and implement drug treatment courts that effectively integrate substance abuse treatment, mandatory drug testing, sanctions and incentives, and transitional services in a judicially supervised court setting with jurisdiction Stefanie Wessell, senior over nonviolent, substance- editor for Gazette Newspaabusing offenders. The FY pers, may be reached at 2013 Adult Drug Court Dis- swessell@gazettenews.com.

Andover Bank donates to 4-H Foundation Walking for a cure BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON - Andover Bank made a donation toward the Ashtabula County 4-H Foundation on Wednesday, Sept. 4, at the OSU Extension Office in Jefferson. Andover Bank, represented by Executive Vice President Steve Varckette and Marc Hanneman with AB Investments, presented $500 to the 4-H Foundation to be used toward its upcoming pig roast. “Supporting 4-H has been very important for the bank. What 4-H does for the young people of our community is invaluable,” Varckette said. Andover Bank has been a supporter of the 4-H Foundation from the start, Secretary Kathy Murray said. “We appreciate their help,” Murray said. PHOTO BY STEFANIE WESSELL The money will be used to Andover Bank made a donation toward the Ashtabula County 4-H Foundation on help purchase the pork for Wednesday, Sept. 4, at the OSU Extension Office in Jefferson. Pictured, from left, are 4- the 4-H Foundation’s pig H Foundation Treasurer George Arnold, member Marcella Piper, Secretary Kathy roast on Sept. 21. Murray, Linda Springer, Marc Hanneman with AB Investments and Andover Bank See BANK page 3B Executive Vice President Steve Varckette.

BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers GENEVA - Hundreds of pink and white balloons will float over Geneva High School on Sunday, Sept. 15. Sunday marks the date of the 12th annual Walk for the Cure. This year’s event will have new times, with registration from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Survivor Ceremony beginning at 11 a.m. and the walk starting at 2 p.m. “Our featured guest speaker will be Dr. Amitabh Goel,” Planning Committee members said. A cancer survivor also will share her story. The balloons will be released at 1:55 p.m. Like in the past, tied to the biodegradable balloons, released during the two-mile walk, will be slips reminding women to schedule their yearly mammogram. In past years, the balloons have traveled all the way to Youngstown, Penn-

sylvania and even Canada. Registration for the Walk for the Cure is $15 and includes a T-shirt and healthy lunch. A basket raffle will also be held. The money raised through the walk is donated to Susan G. Komen for the Cure Northeast Ohio. “Last year we donated $12,500 to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Northeast Ohio Affiliate for continued local support, which we received for education and screening mammograms,” committee members said. Every year, University Hospitals in Ashtabula County receives a grant from the Susan G. Komen Foundation to provide breast health education. This past year, the organization gave $60,400 to University Hospitals in Ashtabula County for their mammogram program and community education programs.

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County News Community Education available through Children Services Free parenting classes! Call now to register. *Active Parenting 1234: Wednesdays 6-8 p.m. Sept. 4-18 *Active Parenting NOW: Wednesdays 6-9 p.m. Oct. 30 – Nov. 13 *Active Parenting of Teens: Tuesdays 6-9 p.m. Oct. 1-15 *Three-hour Child Abuse/Neglect Refresher Course ($20 fee): Wednesday 6-9 p.m. Oct 23 *Six-hour Child Abuse/Neglect Course ($20 fee): Saturday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 26 *Adult Anger Management: Wednesdays 5:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 2-23 *Call us to speak to your organization or group about Child abuse/neglect, foster/adoption or kinship care. Children Services is located at 3914 C Court in Ashtabula Township. Call 440-998-1811 or 1-888-998-1811 for more information.

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donated, which led to the Dreier family wanting to contribute something of their own to the hospital and the children it serves. And so Liam’s Annual Charity for Children BBQ was created. Last year, the event was held in Warren, Ohio, at Billy’s parents’ home. Guests were asked to donate toys during the event, and special T-shirts also were sold, with all of the proceeds and donations going to the Akron Children’s Hospital. The first event was such a success, with hundreds of toys being donated, that the Dreier family decided to hold it annually. This year, the event moved to Katy’s parents’ house in Lenox Township, as the Dreier family recently purchased a home in Jefferson and wanted to help the children in Ashtabula County. Each year, they will pick a different organization to collect toys for. This year, all of the toys will be given to Homesafe, Ashtabula County’s domestic violence shelter. “What a wonderful way to give back,” Julie Wood, outreach coordinator for Homesafe, said. “You’re going to make a lot of kids happy.” Homesafe Client Manager Judy Moyers said every year, Homesafe holds a Christmas celebration, and the toys will be given out then to Homesafe clients, as well as other gifts such as items to make a Christmas dinner. Moyers said anyone who has lived at Homesafe in the past year will be invited to the event. “This will be really helpful because, to be honest, donations are really down this year,” Moyers said. So far, thirty-seven people have been sheltered at Homesafe this year, including 20 women, one man and 16 children. Billy said he hopes the event inspires other people to do the same, as they can simply take up a collection whenever they hold a family BBQ or get-together. The Dreiers also had the support of several sponsors for the event, including Horseshoe Bar of Warren, Ohio; Artistics Silk Screen and Design of Warren; Chine Box Ink; Tri-Sons Tents; Fleming & Billman Funeral Home; and Jeannie’s Salon and Day Spa.

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Commissioners order bids BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON - The Ashtabula County commissioners ordered bids for the facility expansion project for the Ashtabula County Department of Job and Family Services during their meeting on Thursday, Sept. 5. Patrick Arcaro, director of the Ashtabula County Department of Job and Family Services, has requested the Board to order the bids for the Facility Expansion Project. Since the project is estimated to be is in excess of $50,000, it is necessary to advertise for bids. A bid opening will be held on 2 p.m.

Sept. 27 at the office of the Ashtabula County commissioners. The commissioners also received bids and laid them on the table for the webcontent management (WCM) system. Commissioners passed an ordinance requesting the bids back in July. On Aug. 23, the following proposals were received: Pro Site Builder, LLC 670 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Suite 100 Suwanee, GA 30024 Great Lakes Publishing 1422 Euclid Ave., Suite 730 Cleveland, OH 44115

CivicPlus 317 Houston St., Suite E Manhattan, KS 66502 Civica Software 20101 SW Birch St #250 Newport Beach, CA 92660 Civic Live 60 Adelaide St. East, 11th Floor Toronto, ON M5C3E4 Vision Internet 2530 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90403 The commissioners laid the bids on the table for further review and recommendation.

LEADERship Ashtabula County presents the 12th Annual Discover the Highlights of Ashtabula County Event is Friday, Oct. 25 LEADERship Ashtabula County is offering a one day, hands on travel-workshop on Friday, Oct. 25. The workshop exposes a newcomer, or a long time county resident, to highlights in Ashtabula County. Discover the Highlights of Ashtabula County is one of LEADERship Ashtabula County’s core programs. It provides a matchless, only one of its kind opportunity to learn about our county with a small group of people in a short period of time. During the full daylong tour, participants hear about Ashtabula County’s important issues and opportunities from area leaders in sectors such as government, business, natural resources, and education, and have the opportunity to experience the “behind the scenes” views of some of the area’s highlights. They see examples of our unique natural environment, preserved historical sites and new areas to learn, recreate and relax. Participants truly Discover the links between the assets in Ashtabula County and our quality of life. The day begins early with a continental breakfast, lecturettes and first hand experiences. It involves going places and meeting key players in the county. From glaciers to economic development, from planning to preservation, from railroads to rail trails and much more. Site visits include a local winery, covered bridge and scenic river, historic Footville, a dairy farm, the county Emergency Management Agency, and a taste of the arts. Newcomers and relocated professionals may find this day particularly beneficial, while long time county residents have claimed the day to be one of new perspectives.

Every participant leaves the day with the discovery of new experiences, new historical information, and an up close view of some of the inner-workings of the area that exist here in the over 700 square miles of the largest county in Ohio. Discover the Highlights of Ashtabula County is committed to providing participants with: * An overview of Ashtabula County * Exposure to County assets (natural and built) and some new initiatives * Access to and interaction with current community leaders * Encouragement toward involvement in our community and its future This program will be offered on Friday, Oct. 25, 2013. The fee is $125 per person, or $225 per couple. This includes the program, travel, resource materials and all meals. Group rates are also available. “What a wonderful overview of the county,” said a past participant. “The day provided me an opportunity to meet people and go places that I never would have been able to go on my own. It was informative, fun, and enriching to discover the unique features of Ashtabula County.” The program has been designed by LEADERship Ashtabula County graduates taking a little from the best of each of the 10 LEADERship day programs. Mike Fitchet is the 2012 Chairperson. For more information or to register, call the LEADERship Office at 998-3888 or e-mail leadership@suite224.net. LEADERship Ashtabula County is in the 26th year of fulfilling the organization’s mission to encourage, educate, and stimulate individuals to become more familiar with, interested in, and engaged in all facets of civic endeavor.

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The 4-H Foundation still these funds is through the has tickets available for its Pig Roast and Live Auction annual Pig Roast, which will and a golf outing in the sumbe held Saturday, Sept. 21, at mer, 4-H Foundation Presithe Expo Building on the dent Joe Bodnar said. Want to make a donation to Homesafe? Listed below Ashtabula County FairTickets are on sale for the are items that Homesafe is looking to be donated. For more grounds. Doors open at 5 p.m., pig roast now. The ticket info or to donate, call 992-2727. with dinner served at 6 p.m. costs a $10 donation, and a • Food - any (especially kid-friendly) Started in 1997, the meal is included in the price. • Gift cards - Grocery, Department Stores and Hard- Ashtabula County 4-H Tickets must be purware Stores (any amount) Foundation supports and chased in advance, but • Phone cards - Long distance calling for residents enhances new and existing people can arrange to pick • Gas cards - For residents 4-H programs in the county; them up at the door. To pur• Supplies serves the youth of chase tickets, contact Toilet Paper Ashtabula County by provid- Bodnar at (440) 576-2465 or Liquid Laundry Soap ing financial assistance for the OSU Extension Office in Paper Towels college, camps and confer- Jefferson at 576-9008. Liquid Dishwasher Soap ences; and promotes the ideBesides the meal, people Fabric Softener Sheets als of youth. also can participate in silent Bleach To accomplish these and live auctions with all Trash Bags - all sizes goals, the 4-H Foundation brand new items. The items Damp Rid relies on donations. Two up for bid in the auctions Diapers - all sizes and baby wipes ways the organization raises have been donated by resiDeodorant Feminine Products - pads, tampons, etc. From page 1B Hair Brushes Shampoo/Conditioner Suzanne Viall was born and raised in Ashtabula and Body Wash Aluminum Foil, Plastic Wrap, Storage Bags (all sizes) currently lives in Saybrook Township. Suzanne Viall was formerly employed by Ashtabula Catholic Elementary Freezer Bags (all sizes) • Cleaning Supplies - Lysol/Clorox cleaning sprays and School and Saints John & Paul Catholic School for many wipes, toilet bowl cleaner, window cleaner, wood floor years. Viall was instrumental in setting up the first school cleaner, dusting supplies (Swiffer-Pledge), scouring pads, computer labs and developing the Pride Shop. She is currently employed by Fives Cinetic CITCO Tools in Concord, Magic Eraser, brooms, mops, dustpans • Over-the-Counter-Medicine (All types for children Ohio, serving as Accounting Coordinator, Office Manager and Shipping/Receiving Manager. and adults) Jerry Powers, current Board member indicated, “I am • First Aid supplies • New clothing items - women’s and children’s sizes: very excited about this new school year with the additions to the Saint John School board. I am impressed with the socks, underwear, bras, pajamas/slippers diversity of talent of each member. All 20 board members • Equipment offer something unique to complement the administration Plastic storage bins with lids - all sizes and staff at Saint John. The board looks to build upon the Towels/Washcloths momentum and success of last year and continue to brighten Four to five matching book shelves the future of Saint John School under the leadership of ChairTwin sheet sets man Mike Riley and President Sister Maureen Burke.” *Monetary donations also accepted

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From page 1B dents and businesses. A “pig in a freezer” also will be raffled off during the event. Once again, Gary Heavens will donate his time as auctioneer for the event. Bodnar said they are still welcoming items to be included in the auctions. Anyone wishing to donate may contact the OSU Extension Office. The 4-H Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization, so donations are tax deductible. “Any money we make, we invest it and we try to live off the interest,” Bodnar said. The money raised from the event will benefit the 4H Foundation, Bodnar said. Just this past year, the Foundation awarded five $1,500 scholarships to Ashtabula County students. In the past, the 4-H Foundation also has donated to the OSU Extension Office when its funding was cut. The funds also will help support: 4-H learning aids, slide

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sets, videotapes, demonstration models and audio-visual equipment; 4-H schoolenrichment programs; additional urban 4-H program development; 4-H awareness and expansion funding for 4-H promotion and recruitment of new members; and more. Bodnar said $2,000 also was given to OSU Extension to help underprivileged kids attend Camp Whitewood. Another $2,000 was awarded to help camp counselors afford the camp week. “We donate the $2,000 to the extension office, and they determine who needs it,” Bodnar said. If people can’t make the pig roast, they can still donate to the 4-H Foundation, if they wish. Stefanie Wessell, senior editor for Gazette Newspapers, may be reached at swessell@gazettenews.com.

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With this grant, UH staff visit schools, organizations, groups and businesses to provide free breast health education sessions. During these sessions, they teach women how to perform self-breast examinations. UH Geneva Medical Center, with funding provided through the grant, also is able to provide mammograms to uninsured Ashtabula County women who fit the age criteria. Mammograms, as well as self-examinations, are vital for early detection of breast cancer, which could save a woman’s life.

For the Record At 1:41 p.m. Sept. 2, an unauthorized use of a motor At 2:40 a.m. Aug. 29, a do- vehicle was reported on Harmestic altercation was rebor Street. ported on Liberty Street.

of West Prospect Road. A male was cited for speeding. One of his passengers was issued a summons for possession of marijuana. At 2:01 p.m. Sept. 2, an 21:13 Robin Circle. At 6:01 a.m. Aug. 29, a outdoor heat pump was reHeroin-Possession. A man Harbor Street resident reported stolen from a Marshall was found overdosing and ported a window to her vehicle Street residence. suicidal in Willow Arms had been smashed out overTrailer Park. night. At 6:24 p.m. Sept. 2, a Har18:14 Stark Avenue. Rebor Street resident reported ported theft. At 8:18 a.m. Aug. 29, a non- harassment. 20:52 Bridge Street. Petty injury traffic accident was reTheft-Shoplifting. A report of ported in the area of Center At 8:49 p.m. Sept. 2, a Har- a theft of services was reRoad and Main Street. bor Street resident reported ceived. damage to his fence. At 11:22 a.m. Aug. 29, a Aug. 30 Woodland Avenue resident 01:20 Assist Other At 9:14 a.m. Sept. 3, Gary reported threats. E. Drew was arrested for do- Agency. Russell Drive. K9

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mestic violence, and trans- sniff for OSP. 07:56 Complaints-Juveported to the jail facility after allegedly striking his child’s nile (Free Text). Altman mother at their Maple Avenue Court. 11:53 Departmental Inresidence. At 5:10 p.m. Aug. 29, an formation (Free Text). West assault was reported on At 10:37 a.m. Sept. 3, a 44th Street. Officer reWashington Street. South Ridge Road home- quested a report. 12:51 Aggravated Burowner reported that a former At 1:54 a.m. Aug. 30, a tenant stole an aluminum glary-Forced Entry-ResiBroad Street business had the boat from the property. dence. Kain Avenue. Subject glass broken out of one of the reporting the theft of copper front windows. At 11:04 a.m. Sept. 3, cop- pipes. 13:23 Personal Welfare. per was reported stolen from At 8:27 a.m. Aug. 30, a a building on Bliss Avenue. Michigan Avenue. Caller reState Street resident reported quested welfare check. two of his vehicles had been 14:24 Violation of TempoAt 4:50 p.m. Sept. 3, officspray-painted overnight. ers observed a green Pontiac rary Protection Order. Main Grand Prix heading south- Avenue. At 2:42 p.m. Aug. 30, a dog bound on Mill Street and rec15:22 Subject reporting bite was reported on Main ognized the driver as Abby fraud. West 44th Street. Street. 12:26 Suspicious Person. Scott. Knowing her license had been suspended, they ini- Knollwood Drive. Caller reAt 4:58 p.m. Aug. 30, an tiated a traffic stop near the ported a suspicious person in assault was reported on Hay- Circle K. Scott was cited and her yard. ward Avenue. 15:34 Elenor Drive. her vehicle towed. Caller reported an assault. At 5:46 p.m. Aug. 30, medi16:52 DUS-FRA SuspenAt 6:03 p.m. Sept. 3, a cations and a debit card were Marshall Street resident re- sion. Altman Court. A male reported stolen from an ported her juvenile son was was pulled over and cited for Adams Street residence. DUS. He was found to have unruly. a warrant through the ACSO At 5:49 p.m. Aug. 30, a At 6:51 p.m. Sept. 3, an who picked him up and credit card was reported sto- assault was reported on transported him to the len from a Liberty Street resi- Marshall Street. county jail. dence. At 2:50 p.m. Aug. 29, a neighbor dispute was reported on Fenton Avenue.

At 6:59 p.m. Sept. 3, a do- Sept. 4 01:33 Burglary-No Force mestic altercation as reported (Free Text). West Avenue. A on Lake Road. report of a burglary was reAt 6:14 a.m. Sept. 4, dam- ceived. A rifle was taken. 02:05 K9 Building age was discovered to a veAt 3:26 p.m. Aug. 31, a hicle parked in the Rite Aid Search. West 58th Street. break-in was reported at a parking lot. Someone had 03:56 Domestic Violence. south Ridge Road residence. thrown rocks at it. Washington Avenue. 07:23 Suspicion. A found At 6:51 p.m. Aug. 31, At 12:09 p.m. Sept. 4, a Tee juvenile was report. Robin Ronald L. Luce was arrested Street resident reported ha- Circle. for domestic violence and rassment. 09:41 Petty Theft-From transported to the jail facility Auto. Eagle Drive. A theft of after striking his girlfriend at At 12:12 p.m. Sept. 4, an medication was reported. their 16th Street residence. 11:32 Griswold Road. East Main Road. resident reCopper stolen from cell ported harassment. At 8:30 a.m. Sept. 1, a Satower. lem Street resident reported 11:37 Petty Theft-From At 3:43 p.m. Sept. 4, a fingernail polish had been Sandusky Street resident re- Building. Superior Avenue. A placed on his vehicle over- ported damage to her mail. theft was reported. night. 12:38 Unruly Juvenile. At 4:04 p.m. Sept. 4, an Wade Avenue. A juvenile At 1:07 p.m. Sept. 1, a Lib- unruly juvenile reported by a complaint was received. erty Street resident reported Lake Road resident was cited 12:39 Phone Callsan unruly juvenile. Threatening. West Avenue. into Juvenile Court. Caller stated he has been At 3 p.m. Sept. 1, a domesAt 7:16 p.m. Sept. 4, a receiving threatening phone tic altercation was reported on neighbor dispute was re- calls and has them recorded Amboy Road. on answering machine. ported on Lake Erie Street. 13:31 Departmental InAt 4:23 p.m. Sept. 1, a 12At 7:55 p.m. Sept. 4, ille- formation (Free Text). A reyear-old male was arrested for gal dumping was reported on port was requested. domestic violence and trans- Hayward Avenue. 13:55 Aggravated Burported to Youth Detention glary-No Forced Entry-NonCenter after striking his Ashtabula Police residence. Station Avenue. mother during an argument Aug. 29 14:25 Aggravated Tresat their West Main Road resi17:00 State Road. Distur- pass. Woodman Avenue. An dence. bance. attempted burglary was re17:12 McKinley Avenue. ported. At 4:40 p.m. Sept. 1, a Menacing. Harassment and 14:48 West 54th Street. A South Ridge Road resident threats were reported from report of abuse was received reported harassment. the upstairs tenant. from Summit County 17:28 Adams Avenue. Children’s Services. At 7:24 p.m. Sept. 1, two Theft of a tractor was re15:37 Disturbance. Alfred coolers full of alcoholic bever- ported. Avenue. ages were stolen from a boat 18:48 West 44th Street. 19:08 Simple Assault. parked at a Beaver Street Domestic violence. A female Station Avenue. As assault residence. was arrested for aggravated between several juveniles vehicular assault and do- was reported. At 11:27 a.m. Sept. 2, a mestic violence. 16:52 Seymour Drive. domestic altercation was re19:50 West 44th Street. Caller claims cell phone was ported on Lake Rd. Menacing. stolen from table while she 20:17 Speeding. 500 block was in the shower. At 12:39 p.m. Aug. 31, a Liberty Street resident reported a license plate was stolen off of his vehicle.

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17:36 Burglary-Forced (Free Text). West Prospect Road. A burglary was reported. 17:31 Burglary-Forced (Free Text). West 39th Street. Caller reports he was away from Wednesday, August 28th returning Monday, September 2nd to find the residence had been broken into. 18:54 West 38th Street. Harassing Communication. 20:46 Family Offense (Free Text). West 51st Street. Reported abuse. Clearance from Unit 0P34. 21:35 Attempted Burglary-No Force (Free Text). Spruce Drive. Reported attempted break in. 22:44 Domestic Violence. Bunker Hill Road. Caller reports domestic violence. Sept. 5 02:51 OVI-Operating Vehicle Under Influence of Liquor. West Prospect Avenue. A traffic stop was conducted. One arrest made for OVI. 06:16 Mutual Aid Requested/Receiving Agency/ Given. West 38th Street. Caller request an ambulance, then disconnected. 09:35 A fraud report was filed

Andover Police 09-01 9:21 AM - Public Square Shoplifter 10:45 AM - Elm Street - Juvenile Offense 6:20 PM - South Main Street - Civil Dispute 7:25 PM - South Main Street - Hit-Skip Crash (Solved) 09-03 2:38 AM - Creek Road - Assist OSHP – Buggy crash 09-04 8:35 AM - West Main Street - Disorderly Conduct 09-06 9:25 AM - Chestnut Street Suspicious Activity 11:20 AM - Rustic Drive Criminal Damaging 09-07 12:22 PM - Hickory Street Telephone Harassment 09-08 10:43 AM - Hickory Street Domestic 2:12 PM - Chestnut Street Menacing 2:30 PM - Public Square - Arrest on Warrant 2:34 PM - East Main Street - Check the Welfare 7:21 PM - West Main Street - 9-1-1 Hang-up 10:41 PM - Homestead Ave. - Check the Welfare

Marriages William A. Creed Jr. and Rebecca P. Schindler, both of Andover

Charles A. Merrill III and Amy A. Balsiger, both of Geneva

Gary L. Patterson Jr. and Stacie L. Grysban, both of Geneva

Larry E. Anderson and Jessica L. McClung, both of Aliquippa, PA

Clinton J. Weitzel, of Middlefield, and Katherine L. Struna, of Williamsfield

David C. Castrilla, of Rock Creek, and Raeanne N. Craft, of Geneva

Michael E. Hamper, of Jefferson, and Carmen M. Murphy, of Columbus Walter J. Cogar, Jr., of Austinburg, and Tina M. Santiago, of Girard, PA Adrian C. Miller and Jamie M. Tupa, both of Rome Kevin J. Wight and Corinne M. Miller, both of Oceanside, CA Richard K. O. Nasstrom and Mariya Kogan, both of Conneaut Thomas C. Tulloch and Cindy L. Horn, both of Geneva Andrew E. Hinkle and Melissa L. Cubbler, both of Sumter, SC Morgan H. Yoak and Sara B. Wischhusen, both of Ashtabula

Christopher P. Parker and Joann E. Philip, both of Conneaut Sam A. Elliott, of Dorset, and Rachel E. Ferguson, of Jefferson Matthew A. Orlando and Victoria A. Orrenmaa, both of Ashtabula Mark J. Carr and Cheryl M. Kennedy, both of Ashtabula Joseph C. Loncarich and Stefanie L. Brown, both of Bettendorf, IA Dominic C. DiBattiste, of Youngstown, and Natalie R. McVaugh, of Orwell Roger D. Herron and Theresa J. Simmons, both of Ashtabula Vaughn L. Richmond Jr. and Kate A. Lynch, both of Ashtabula

Kody R. Long, of Conneat, and Denice M. Robes, of Abilene, TX

Gerardo Navarro, of Ashtabula, and Bonney E. Cardenas, of New Castle, PA

Joseph M. Ortiz and Jeanine L. Solovyov, both of Conneaut

Gordon L. Wilber and Danette E. Tauche, both of Rock Creek

Nathan Burr Jr. and Brandi M. Stills, both of Conneaut

Ian M. Artman and Melissa M. Biats, both of Rock Creek

Jason E. Walker, of Conneaut, and Jessica E. Sackett, of Ashtabula

Matthew M. Conway and Kesha A. Christoph, both of Austinburg

Colin R. Cook and Heather R. Dillon, both of Roaming Shores

Tyrone L. Barnes and Kylee F. Daniels, both of Ashtabula

Michael C. Boylen and Sandy D. Buber, both of Rome Jeremy S. Lorent and Sherri M. Chionchio, both of Irwin, PA

Orwell Police Sept 1 1:27 am - Assist ACSO on US 322 10:38 am - Traffic complaint on Staley Rd 11:41 pm - 911 hang up complaint taken on W Main St Sept 2 12:02 am - Open container arrest on E Main St Sept 3 4:05 pm - Domestic dispute on Dorsey Ave 4:55 pm - Alarm drop on N Maple Ave Sept 4 10:30 am - Civil dispute on Staley Rd Sept 5 5:41 pm - Domestic dispute on Robert Ave Sept 6 6:12 pm - Traffic complaint on E Main St Sept 7 5:02 am - Alarm drop on E Main St

State Rep. John Patterson’s Chardon office hours moved to Wednesday Legislator will update community on happenings at Statehouse CONNEAUT—State Representative John Patterson announced today that his office hours meeting, which was to be held next Monday from 1—2:30 p.m. at the Chardon Library, will be moved to Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013. The time and location will remain the same. Rep. Patterson holds weekly office hours at four primary locations across Ashtabula and Geauga County for district residents to learn about and discuss state legislative issues. Rep. Patterson invites anyone to raise concerns or questions they may have. Below is a list of the times and locations for each meeting: First Monday of every month: 1 PM-2:30 PM – Conneaut Human Resources Center, 327 Mill Street, Conneaut, Ohio 44030. Second Monday of every month: 1 PM-2:30 PM – Chardon Library, 110 East Park Street, Chardon, Ohio 44024. (Sepember 9th meeting moved to September 11th) Third Friday of every month: 10 AM-11:30 PM – Geneva Senior Center, 62 West Main Street, Geneva, Ohio 44041 Fourth Monday of every month: 12:30 PM-2PM – Ashtabula Library, 335 W 44th St, Ashtabula, Ohio 44004 Each event is free and open to the public.

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Good times in the Old Town tonight with Thunder on the Strip

Brian Binkley, of trd Leather from Cleveland, tends to a leather sale. He has worked for them for six or seven PHOTOS BY DEE RILEY years. “All our leather products we make in a factory in Tracy Gau grips the sides of the bull but he always wins. This was the first year for Tracy Fields to travel from Cleveland and carry a five-year warranty...made Gau said that she got her first experience last year. “It’s Columbus with his custom-made bikes. His business is completely in the USA,” he said. a good time,” she said. called ANAC Baggers. BY DEE RILEY Gazette Newspapers G E N E VA - O N - T H E LAKE - “There was bumper to bumper traffic on Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. The only other time I have seen this is on the 4th of July. Every cottage and every room was booked. Many people reserve for a year ahead of time. Thunder of the Strip extends our season and gives us another whole big week of summer,” said Marge Milliken, director of the Visitors Center for Geneva-On-The-Lake. The hotels, cottages and restaurants did well. Eddie’s

Grille was closed on Friday because their employees went back to school but opened for the weekend. Milliken said that it has been an outstanding year after the weather got warm. The people that invested in cottages turned them into weekend rentals. The Visitors Center is instrumental in helping place people in cottages. “The best thing owners can do is let us know,” said Milliken. The Visitors Center went through 50,000 guides by the 4th and had to print another 25,000.

The Yuengling Vendors Village was wall to wall bikers looking for deals on accessories for their transportation comfort, stylish clothing and anything related to their life style. Trevor Vines, a native of Kingsville but living in Pierpont now, performed daring ramp jumps for Extreme Freestyle Moto X. Vines said that he started when he was 15 years old and has been performing for 30 years. He is sponsored by Thor, Parts Unlimited, Yamaha, TV Land MX and Wiseco. At various times throughout the weekend, Harley-

Davidson sponsored the “Contraband” Stunt Team at Goblin Custom Cycle and demonstrated how to “smoke” a cycle. Both ends of the Strip had bands pounding out the music, a bikini bike wash, mechanical bull rides, wet tshirt contests, and jumping entertainment everywhere. With the closing of the season, the sweet sounds of music will drift away, the people will go back to their homes and normal lives and Geneva-On-the-Lake will return to a quiet, peaceful place waiting for the season to start Trevor Vines jumps through the air off the ramps at the again. back of Yuengling Vendors Village.

Upcoming meetings Profiles of Ashtabula County kicked off Sept. 4 Sept. 12: Children Services Board BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers ASHTABULA - The next session of the Profiles of Ashtabula County Breakfast Speaker series kicked off on Wednesday, Sept. 4. Speakers at the first session of the new season were Hunter Morrison, director of the Northeast Ohio Sustainable Communities Consortium, and Jake Rouch, vice president of economic development at the Erie Regional Chamber & Growth Partnership. They spoke on “Regionalism and Sustainability: What It Means for Ashtabula County.” Ashtabula County is one of the few counties that fall within two initiatives working to identify sustainable growth strategies: the Northeast Ohio Sustainable Communities Consortium, which focuses on 12 counties in Northeast Ohio, and Destination Erie, centered around Erie, Pa. Destination Erie covers five counties, of which Ashtabula County is one, Rouch said. He said these counties represent the labor market area for Erie. He said growth in the community in the past has been driven by entrepreneurs, political agendas and the community itself. In the community the initiative covers, there is an inherent love of the region, but also an inherent pessimism, Rouch said. He said the communities also share a manufacturing background. One of the challenges is that the companies aren’t finding skilled workers for the jobs they do have, Rouch

the region. fect local and regional bud—Pilot programs - Prov- gets. ing and highlighting the vi—Taxpayers are bursion and goals. dened by the costs of frag“We’re using a process mented local and regional called scenario planning,” governments. Morrison said. —Rising infrastructure The goals of this scenario costs exceed the region’s planning are to look at the means to pay. likely impact of their land Morrison went over preuse and resource choices, get dictions for four scenarios, the major issues on the table including growing but doing and prioritize them and ex- things the same, growing amine a range of strategies and doing things differently, in the face of uncertainty, growth and approach stay Morrison said. the same and doing things PHOTO BY STEFANIE WESSELL Morrison said the five re- different but growth stays Hunter Morrison, director of alities of northeast Ohio are: the same. the Northeast Ohio —The overall economy More information about Sustainable Communities needs to be stronger. and an in-depth look at the Consortium, spoke at the —Cultural and natural scenarios can be found Profiles of Ashtabula County resources are under stress. online at http://vibrant Breakfast Speaker series on —Land-use patterns af- neo.org. Sept. 4. said. He said education needs to be a focus. Morrison is involved in Vibrant NEO 2040, a regional visioning and decision-making framework for northeast Ohio designed to create a more vibrant, resilient and sustainable re- Crash Reported Fatal .................................................................... 3 gion. Burglary .......................................................................................... 1 “We have a dozen coun- Crash Reported Property Damage ............................................. 21 ties to deal with,” Morrison Crash Reported Personal Injury ................................................. 11 said. Traffic Jam/Road Blocked .............................................................. 1 Vibrant NEO 2040 will Fire - Other Than Motor Vehicle .................................................. 1 produce a framework for the Disabled Vehicle ........................................................................... 29 region’s future and four ac- All Hazardous Incidents (Road or Hazmat) ............................... 22 tion products to turn the vi- Domestic Violence Incident (or Alert Entry) ................................ 2 Assist Other Agency ....................................................................... 1 sion into reality, Morrison Investigate - Miscellaneous/Unknown Problem .......................... 2 said. Object/Animal Near Roadway ....................................................... 8 These action products in- Overload ........................................................................................ 17 clude: Operating Vehicle Intoxicated ..................................................... 10 —Dashboard - measuring Pedestrian Along Roadway .......................................................... 12 progress and inspiring them Prison Check ................................................................................ 15 to work toward their goals. Reckless Operation ...................................................................... 26 —Policy recommenda- Rest Area Check ........................................................................... 30 tions - supporting and ad- Recovered Property ........................................................................ 1 School Bus Followed Incident ....................................................... 1 vancing their vision and Other Scales Incident .................................................................... 1 goals. Suspicious Person or Group .......................................................... 1 —Tool kit and best prac- Tower Site Check ........................................................................... 9 tices - implementing and Traffic Stop ................................................................................. 341 sustaining the vision across Traffic Stop Add .............................................................................. 4

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The Ashtabula County Children Services Board will hold its regular monthly board meeting on Thursday, Sept. 12, at the Children Services Board offices located at 3914 “C” Court in Ashtabula. Executive session will begin at 8 a.m. followed by the public meeting at 9 a.m.

Sept. 12: Ashtabula County Transportation Advisory Committee The Ashtabula County Transportation Advisory Committee meeting will be held on Thursday, Sept. 12, at 8:15 am. The meeting will be held at the Ashtabula County Job Source, 2247 Lake Avenue, in the Ashtabula Plaza, Room 104.

Sept. 18: Ashtabula County Senior Services Levy Advisory Board The Ashtabula County Senior Services Levy Advisory Board will meet on Wednesday, Sept. 18, at 9 a.m. The meeting will be held at the Ashtabula County Department of Job and Family Services Administrative Office, 4332 Main Avenue, Room 311, Ashtabula, Ohio.

Jefferson EMS 09/01 15:59 Animal Bite Treated, Transported by Law Enforcement 09/01 18:57 Dehydration Transported 09/02 07:52 Headache (Non-Traumatic) Transported 09/02 09:47 Unconscious/Fainting Transported 09/02 15:31 Dizziness Transported 09/02 17:12 Public Assist No Patient Found 09/02 18:47 Poison/Overdose Transported 09/02 19:58 Minor Trauma/Injury Patient Refused Care 09/03 10:50 Public Assist No Treatment Required 09/03 15:24 General Medical Transported 09/05 10:37 Minor Trauma/Injury Transported 09/05 23:35 General Medical Transported 09/06 19:00 Public Assist Standby Only 09/07 23:55 Psychiatric/Behavioral Transported

Upcoming reunions Sept. 14 North Kingsville: Kingsville High School annual Alumni Banquet The Kingsville High School annual Alumni Banquet will be held Sept. 14, 2013 at Water’s Catering, North Kingsville. Social hour is at 4 p.m. followed by an allyou-can-eat buffet at 5 p.m. Anyone who attended Kingsville High School is invited. For more information, contact Janice (Reed) Yarnbor at 577-1194.

County News 4-H Results

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Lambs

JEFFERSON - The Ashtabula County Fair held its annual auction on Saturday, Aug. 10. A total of 304 animals or carcasses went through the sale, for a sale total of $255,796.08. Included here are the top 4-H’ers with each market animal, as well as the auction bids and buyers.

Beef Feeders

Grand champion exhibitor/Reserve Best of Show: Rebecca Jackam. Bid: $5.75/ pound - Weight: 141 pounds - Buyer: Smokin T’s

Reserve best of show: Mackenzie Kotnik. Bid: $2.10/pound - Weight: 498 pounds Buyer: Squibbs Trucking

Dairy Steer Carcass

Reserve champion exhibitor: Laura Jackam. Bid: $5.50/pound - Weight: 122 pounds - Buyer: Colebrook Elevator

Best of show carcass: Emily Millard. Bid: $3.30/pound - Weight: 440 pounds - Buyer: Edward A. Cigany Farrier

Best of show: Daniel Jackam. Bid: $5.50/pound - Weight: 121 pounds - Buyer: Mike Ellsworth Construction

Hogs

Reserve best of show carcass: Jessica Krulic. Bid: $3.00/pound - Weight: 357 pounds - Buyer: Edelman Firewood Sales

Grand champion exhibitor/Best of Show: Brandon Yauger. Bid: $5.50/pound Weight: 270 pounds - Buyer: Ray Bros. Inc.

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4-H Results Hog Carcass

Reserve champion exhibitor: Tyler Ellsoworth. Bid: $6/pound - Weight: 267 pounds Buyer: Cherry Valley Processing Best of show carcass: Cassady Kingdom. Bid: $3.25/pound - Weight: 188 pounds - Buyer: Jeff and Marsha Horne

Reserve Best of show: Austin Limestoll. Bid: $6/pound - Weight: 263 pounds - Buyer: Law office of Katherine Riedel

Lamb Carcass Reserve best of show carcass: Calla Mazzaro. Bid: $3.25/pound - Weight: 188 pounds - Buyer: Lisko Amusements

Dairy Beef Feeder

Best of show carcass: Cora Riggleman. Bid: $5.80/pound - Weight: 78 pounds Buyer: Austinburg Vet Clinic- Dr. Becky Salinger

Grand champion exhibitor/best of show: Jessica Krulic. Bid: $1.95/pound - Weight: 662 pounds - Buyer: Cherry Valley Processing- Joe Mezinger

Reserve best of show carcass: Johnathon Squibbs. Bid: $6.25/pound - Weight: 68 pounds - Buyer: Ashtabula County Farm Bureau

Reserve champion exhibitor/reserve best of show: Raeann Eldred. Bid: $2.80/pound - Weight: 600 pounds - Buyer: Crooked Fence Farm – Chris Bradek

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Day at the park

PHOTOS BY STEFANIE WESSELL

Breezy weather didn’t keep visitors from admiring the lake at Lake Shore Park in Ashtabula Township.

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Building Terrariums Class to be held on Sept. 25 in Jefferson OSU Extension and the Ashtabula County Master Gardeners invite you to attend a workshop titled, “Building Terrariums” on Wednesday, September 25, 2013, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Ashtabula County Extension Office located at 39 Wall Street in Jefferson, Ohio. A terrarium is a collection of compatible plants grown in an enclosed, or partially enclosed, clear container. Terrariums can be made by using small bottles, jars, fishbowls, or even brandy snifters. Terrariums allow you to grow plants which require a high degree of humidity, which otherwise would probably perish in the dry atmosphere of a heated home. Join Master Gardener Pat Smeby as she helps you learn how to build a terrarium. Participants are asked to bring a small glass container to build their own terrarium. Terrarium plants, moss, gravel and horticultural charcoal will be provided. The registration fee for the class is $15 per terrarium built. This is a great class for a parent to bring a child. Due to space limitations only 30 persons can attend this workshop. Mail registration and check payable to OSU Extension to: OSU Extension, 39 Wall Street, Jefferson, OH 44047. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, contact the OSU Extension office at 440-576-9008.

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A seagull takes flight at Lake Shore Park. LEFT: A seagull rests for a moment at Lake Shore Park.

Ashtabula County Pomona Grange met Aug. 20 Ashtabula County Pomona Grange met on Aug. 20 at Richfield Grange in Williamsfield for the judging of the Subordinate and Junior Art and Photography Contests and reading of resolutions. President Carol Christ opened the meeting. Ladi Kubichek administered the Fifth Degree Obligation to new member Ruth Martin, Richfield Grange. Kubichek read several resolutions that were passed and will be sent to the Ohio State Grange legislative agent for the State Session. East Plymouth and Jefferson submitted resolutions. Sharon Kohta reported on contest entries. There are categories still open in the family activities that may still be entered and brought to the next Pomona meeting for consideration. Michelle Chandler attended the first day of the Ohio State Fair as Ohio State Grange Youth Ambassador, helped children make a craft to take with them, and participated in the parade. Officers elected were: master/president, Carol Christ; overseer/vice president, Sharon Kohta; lecturer, Sheila Warner; steward, Rodney Ulrich; assistant steward, Ladi

Kubichek; lady assistant, Marilyn Crabtree; chaplin, Hannelore Smith; treasurer, Ruth Martin; secretary, Bob Welker; gatekeeper, Paul Kohta; ceres, Judy Bohon; pomona, Becky Hooper; flora, Debbie Troyer; musician, Beth Hnida, and executive committee, Rodney Ulrich. All committees need to submit their reports to the proper state directors by the deadlines listed on the reports. Lecturer Hannelore Smith presented a program about Labor Day. Paul Kohta reported on the judging of the Art — Rosanne Gosselin, Pack 52 secretary and Photography Contests. A separate article will be submitted for publication regarding the art and photography contests winners. Next meeting will be held at Saybrook Grange hall on 7 p.m. Sept. 17 for installation of officers for Pomona and all Subordinate Granges in the county and the county planning for 2014 will be held. The Demeter Banquet will be held on 6 p.m. Oct. 19 with the Jefferson Grange hosting the event. Ron Truman GENEVA - United Church of Geneva is holding an event will provide the entertainment. For reservations contact called “Walk Through The Old Testament” on Saturday, Leah Mead, secretary/treasurer. Oct. 19. It is an interactive seminar that will take you through — Submitted by Sharon Kohta the Old Testament using powerpoint, rhymes, symbols, and even hand gestures. You will learn The Big Themes of Scriptures, The Major Events, and of course The Important People. It is fun, informative, and will help you grow in your faith all at the same time. Come for the great fellowship and great learning! Registration is limited to 100 attendees. The cost includes the workbook, a lunch, and two breaks with light snacks included. When: Oct. 19 From: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: The United Church of Geneva, 75 S. Broadway Cost: $20 (make checks payable to the United Church gram that their business will Training for the ICD-10- of Geneva) not only obtain a skilled CM/PCS diagnostics classiChild Care available through RSVP only workforce but will improve fication system Questions: 440-466-2824 their company processes and Training from a national, competitiveness. regional or state trade assoSome of the eligible train- ciations that offers certified ing for the first round of training funding included: Training for improved Classes at an accredited process efficiency (e.g. ISOeducation institution 9000, Six Sigma, or Lean Training that leads to an Manufacturing) industry recognized certifiFurther program details cate can be found at the ODSA Training provided in conwebsite or you can contact junction with purchase of a Shannon Vanderpool at new piece of equipment (614) 644-8560; Jennifer 258 West Main Road, Conneaut Since 1987 Upgrading of computer Spohr at (614) 466-4184; or 440.593.6363 • facebook.com/SnydersCC skills (e.g. Excel, Access) Ted Kalo at (614) 644-6655.

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the economic competitiveness of Ohio’s employers. The voucher program is designed to offset a portion of the employer’s costs to upgrade the skills of its incumbent workforce and will provide reimbursement to eligible employers for specific training costs accrued during training. The program’s funding will be used in conjunction with private contribution to fund skill-upgrade training. Eligible employers must demonstrate that by receiving funding assistance through the Voucher Pro-

SAYBROOK TOWNSHIP - Saybrook Cub Scouts are in high gear already as Pack 52 boys have participated in many activities starting off the 2013-2014 year. The Saybrook Pack 52 Wildcats have had a fundraising car wash and walked in the Austinburg Days Parade. The scouts continued with their community service tradition by helping clean up Veteran’s Park in downtown Ashtabula in preparation for the September 11th Freedom Walk activities, and also cleaned and stained picnic tables and playground equipment for Saybrook United Methodist Church. Leaders have been out visiting local schools in order to introduce themselves to potential pack members. Soon they will also be preparing for, and participating in, the Geneva Grape JAMboree Parade and float competition. Pack 52 welcomed several new boys to their meetings so far but is looking to increase its numbers through its upcoming New Boy Roundup on Sept. 14. The roundup takes place at St. John’s School in Saybrook at 2 p.m. The roundup is a great opportunity to introduce potential boys to the community to scouting. With a full schedule of activities ahead, the Wildcats look forward to the new year and welcome any new boys to their Wednesday night meetings at Saybrook United Methodist Church, at 7 p.m. The scouts are a family friendly group and are happy to include siblings, parents, and grandparents, too!

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Remember 9/11 Patriot Day-Freedom Walk ASHTABULA - To commemorate the 12th Anniversary of 9/11 and Patriot Day, Ducro Funeral Services and Crematory, in conjunction with Veterans & Family Memorial Care Providers nationwide, is sponsoring a Remember 9/11 Freedom Walk to honor those who lost their lives on that fateful day and to show appreciation to the brave heroes who defend and protect our great nation. The entire community is invited to participate in the approximately one mile Freedom Walk, which begins and ends at ZABACK-WILLIAMS-DUCRO FUNERAL HOME, 500 West Prospect Road, Ashtabula, the area’s exclusive VFMC Provider. The opening ceremony will begin at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, at Zaback-Williams-Ducro Funeral Home and consist of a Welcome by J.P. Ducro IV, Invocation by Rev. Raymond Thomas of Our Lady of Peace Parish, Calling and Posting of Colors by V.F.W. Post #943, the Pledge of Allegiance, the National Anthem, a recap of the events of 9/11 and Introduction of Honor Flag which

holds the names of every person who died in conjunction with the event of 9/11 by Rev. Robert Leonard, Pastor of the Hungarian Evangelical Reformed Church and the Hartsgrove Community Church, a Poem ”Spirit of America: 9/11” by Sue Curtis Ducro, Singing of “God Bless America,” and Retiring of Colors. The Freedom Walk will follow as those in attendance will walk from the ZabackWilliams-Ducro Funeral Home, East on SR 20, right on W. 43rd St., left on Park Ave. to Lake Ave., right on Lake Ave. to Main St. across from the VFW Post #943, Right on Main St. Stop at Fire Dept for prayer and brief words from a representative of Fire Dept. regarding their memorial piece from the World Trade Center twin towers. On to W. 44th St., Left on West 44th St., Stop at Ashtabula Police Department for prayer and words from a representative of the APD, right on Collins Blvd., right on West 45th St., right on Main Ave., stop at Veterans Park for Prayer and Military honors by

American Legion DeweyHowlett Post #103 and VFW Post #943, left on 44th St., right on Park Ave., left into First Presbyterian Church Driveway and back to the Funeral Home reception room for refreshments. Members of the Police and Fire Department will lead the walk carrying the Honor Flag that has all the names of those who died in 9/11 on it. Rev. Steve Sargent of Hiawatha COGIC, Rev. Chris Bell, Pastor of First United Methodist Church, and Rev. Doug Wright, Pastor of First Baptist Church will assist with the prayers at the various stops on the prayer walk and Bagpiper Gary Quine will provide a tribute as we pass Veterans Park. Those wishing to observe the walk can watch from the east side of LCpl Kevin Cornelius Park between 5:30 and 6 p.m. Upon returning to Zaback’s, the group will share in Refreshments following a closing benediction and blessing by Rev. Shane Nanney, Pastor of East Side Presbyterian Church. The first 100 walkers will get a free T-shirt

courtesy of Ducro Services to show their solidarity during the walk and all in attendance will be eligible to enter a drawing to receive a free coverlet honoring your preferred branch of military, fire department, or police department. In continuing with their participation in VFMC initiatives, the funeral home will be collecting used cell phones on this day(as they do every day) to forward to the Cell Phones for Soldiers organization which provides free long distance calling cards to soldiers oversees for every recycled cell phone. Ducro’s has already returned hundreds of phones over the past few years and the organization has provided millions of free calling minutes to our deployed military soldiers. Other programs supported throughout the year are Sweaters for Veterans, Stockings for Soldiers, and Operation Valentine in addition to local programs Echo Taps and the Healing Field of Honor, which are sponsored by Ducro Services and Greenlawn Memory Gardens.

A-Tech welcomes Paul Brockett as new principal The Ashtabula County Technical & Career Campus (A-Tech) Board of Education and Administration would like to welcome Paul Brockett as the new A-Tech Principal. Just last year he returned to A-Tech as an Administrator. Before, returning to A-Tech, Paul was the Principal at Wayne County Schools Career Center. Paul received an Associate’s Degree in Electronic Engineering Technology from Lakeland Community College, Bachelor’s in Education from Kent State University and a Master’s in Education Administration from Youngstown State University. According to Paul, “It is truly exciting to have the opportunity to serve as Principal in the school I attended as a student. I am looking forward to the school year and the opportunities for our students to begin their careers.”

A-Tech welcomes new staff

Cody Lewis joins A-Tech as a Math Instructor. Cody previously was a substitute teacher with the Pymatuning Valley Local School District. He also was a Title 1 Math Tutor for the Bloomfield Mespo Local Schools. Cody received his Bachelor’s of Education in has representatives from po- 3 days. For water, it is rec- erence for a family to set up Intergrated Math from lice, fire, hospitals, prison, ommended to plan on one their own plan and has a Youngstown State and has libraries, faith based organi- gallon per person per day. printable fill-in form. They an Associate’s of Science zations, Board of Develop- Don’t forget to store extra for suggest keeping this form in from Kent State University-Ashtabula. mental Disabilities, Jobs and pets. The food should be non- the kit and another safe “I couldn’t ask for a better opportunity than I have here. Family Services, Children perishable, such as canned place. I am excited to help the students learn and hopefully it is Services, Red Cross, EMS, meats, vegetables, fruits, and the first year of many successful years at A-Tech,” he said. Emergency Management juices. Be Informed: Agency, and other commuOther items in the kit Being informed, means The Career Education nity service agencies. should include: Battery-pow- being aware of what disaster Department at A-Tech welA highlight of this com- ered lanterns or flashlights, can happen locally in our comes Denise Miller. mittee has been the estab- battery-powered radio or community. Denise previously worked as lishment of a Functional hand crank radio, NOAA Some things can be done a classroom teacher, LitNeeds Shelter Plan. This Weather Radio, extra batter- to be prepared for unexpected eracy Coach to 5th Grade plan is designed for residents ies, a non-electric can opener, emergencies. Whether it is Title 1 Teachers and various that have special needs dur- first aid kit, medications, man-made or a natural disasother teaching positions at ing disaster sheltering situ- whistle to signal for help, ter; having a plan, making a Gateway Elementary for the ations. Together with the dust mask, plastic sheeting kit, having a three day supConneaut School District. health departments of &duct tape to shelter in ply of food and water is necDenise received a Ashtabula County, these place, moist toilettes, gar- essary for any emergency. Bachelor’s in Elementary committee members are bage bags, pliers to turn off The Ashtabula County EmerEducation from Edinboro working to have our commu- utilities, local maps, phone gency Management Agency University and a Master’s in nity prepared. numbers, cell phone chargers has linked a video that ex- Elementary Reading and Math from Walden University. Whether it is a natural or solar chargers, and record plains all of these steps: Get “Elementary School is the perfect time to introduce studisaster, such as tornado or of belongings. Try to store all a kit, make a plan, and be dents to various careers and the skills necessary for them flood, nuclear and chemical these items in one or two con- informed. Each county resi- to be successful in the future,” said Denise. disaster, all of us need to be tainers or duffel bags. Keep dent should be informed by When she is not working Denise loves to travel and spend more prepared. Terrorism the kit in a cool, dry place, referring to the Ashtabula time with her family and friends, espcially her husband and tornadoes can happen at and replenish regularly. County EMA website, the David and daughter Mireya. any time. What does that Ohio Department of Health mean for the individual or Make a Plan: and FEMA. Monica Offensend joins families? Basically it means: When an emergency hapSites to list: the A-Tech Adult Workforce Get a Kit, Make a Plan, Be pens, each family should • www.co.ashtabula.oh.us/ Development Department informed. have decided and talked w e b / f r a m e s e t s / as a Licensed Practical about what they plan is be- EmergSvcs.html Nurse (LPN) Instructor. Get a Kit: forehand. Each family mem- • www.odh.ohio.gov/health Monica was previously emIf disaster occurs, you may ber needs to know how and p r e p a r e d n e s s / g e t a k i t ployed in Nursing Education need to evacuate or shelter- where to get a hold of each makeaplanbeinformed.aspx and Staff Development with in-place, which means stay at other, where you will go and • www.ready.gov/build-a-kit the Ashtabula County Medihome. The CDC suggests what will you do in a disasAs we think about the di- cal Center. having enough food, water ter situation. FEMA’s sasters that have occurred Monica has a Bachelor’s and other supplies for at least website has an excellent ref- around the world and here at of Science in Nursing from home, we need to remember Villa Maria College. that we are not exempt. We According to Monica, “I need to be ready. Get a kit. am looking forward to the start of the school year and workMake a plan. Be informed. ing with the nursing students and staff here at the school.”

September is Preparedness Month BY REBECCA ROBINSON, R.N. B.S.N.

Health Educator Disease Surveillance/ Epidemiology Specialist Ashtabula County Health Department Emergencies are unpredictable! Are you ready? Are you prepared? September is National Preparedness Month and the Health Departments of Ashtabula County in conjunction with its community partners are working on getting our community prepared for emergencies. Once a month representatives from community agencies participate in a meeting to review, update and share information regarding the health of the residents of Ashtabula County and the preparedness needs of the county for disasters and emergencies. The group refers to themselves as Ashtabula County Public Health Advisory Team (ACPHAT) and has been instrumental in planning, implementing, and monitoring Ashtabula’s County’s public health care needs since 2005. This work group

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In January of 2014, a new GED test will be introduced by GEDTS (GED Testing Service). At that time all scores from the current version of the test will be erased. That means that anyone who has passed any part of the test since 2002 should seriously consider re-taking the parts they did not pass prior to December of 2013. “This is a big deal for many reasons,” says Jeff Seth, Supervisor of ABLE & Opportunities Programs for the Ashtabula County Technical & Career Center. “Not only will all old scores for partial tests be erased, but the cost is also going to go up significantly.” The current version of the GED test is only $40 for the whole test (five sections) or $10 for each re-taken section. The new test in 2014 will

cost $120 and $30 a section. “This,” says Seth,” should create a sense of urgency on everyone’s part. Get in and get it done now!” The Ashtabula County Adult Basic and Literacy Education (ABLE) program can help anyone who has taken any part of the test since 2002 or who needs their official Ohio High School Equivalence Diploma (and there are approximately 13,000 residents in the County who do) to determine what their next step should be. The ABLE office can be reached either by calling (440) 576-5599 or by sending an e-mail to ableatech@suite224.net and requesting more information about ABLE prep classes. “Don’t wait!” says Seth. “Get in now before the rush in the Fall of 2013.”

Agriculture

GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • WEEK OF WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2013 • 13B

Wardian Cases The precursor of the modern terrarium, vivarium and even the aquarium, was the Wardian Case. The story behind the invention is dynamic and even contains some international intrigue. It all begins with a young boy named Nathaniel Bagshaw Ward. Born in 1791, he was the son of an English doctor and at the tender age of 13, Nathaniel was sent off to Jamaica to study to become a physician like his father. While in Jamaica, Nathaniel became intrigued with the ferns and mosses growing there and the beautiful butterflies. His interests expanded to include botany and entomology as hobbies. Upon completion of his studies, Nathaniel returned to England and began practicing medicine in the East End of London. At his house on Wellclose Square , he fancied a garden of mosses and ferns in his back yard, much like he had enjoyed in Jamaica, so he built a wall and placed a perforated pipe along the top ledge so as to drip water down on the wall. The project was a dismal failure. No ferns or mosses would grow for him. Now you have to understand that in the early 1800s London was in the throes of the Industrial Revolution! London was filled with factories along the river that belched out coal smoke all day and night. Even the residents heated their homes with coal. In the winter with all the coal fires roaring, the city was bathed in a pea soup fog of sulphurous acid fumes from the burning of coal! The results were that the vegetation in the city was in an abysmal state. In the winter deciduous plants seemed okay, but evergreens suffered. Around town and near the river where the factories existed, many deciduous plants and almost all evergreens ceased to exist. There were many discussions among the learned regarding the state of things. Some believed that the tall buildings created too much shade for plants to live. Others believed the noxious fumes were to blame. Experiments were done with regard to the fusion of the gases to check that theory out. Dr. Nathaniel Ward noticed that in homes folks were able to grow geraniums with little trouble, and he decided it was the black soot that covered everything that had stifled the plants. In 1829 Dr. Ward buried the chrysalis of a Sphinx moth in moist mould in a glass bottle and covered it with a metal lid. He placed it on a window sill and watched it, hoping to see the moth emerge. He noticed

Garden Reflections by Ash. Co. Master Gardeners Ohio State University Extension that moisture condensed on the inside of the bottle and rained down on the contents. One day he saw that a fern and a blade of grass had spontaneously sprouted inside the bottle. He had tried for years to grow the ferns without success and here one had sprouted! He recognized that the plants were free of soot, they had light, the bottle generated some heat and moisture but what about the exchange of air? He tried a bottle inside a north facing window and still the plants grew. His original bottle lasted for 4 years - until the metal lid rusted out and rain water leaked inside. He kept trying bottles with various plant materials and had pretty good success. He built an 8 foot square building outside a north-facing window on his home. It had walls approximately 5 feet high and he used a perforated pipe so he could cause it to rain as needed but only limited sunlight and no heat. He tried mixed vegetation in it and things flowered well but he realized no seeds. He tried many more experiments. One was an Alpine case which he placed on the roof of his home. The plants did well but were exposed to too much sun and died. He decided that plants require some rest. Finally he hired a cabinet maker to construct a case for him with many layers of varnish so the wood would not rot and with much glazier’s putty so as to be airtight. He required a drain hole because he found that slugs were a problem sometimes and he could rid the box of them with lime. Occasionally he had problems with powdery mildew and had to toss the contents. But with this new box he was able to grow bog plants in the bottom layer and succulents hung 18 inches above and all grew well. He was finally on to something! At this same time England was sending her ships all around the globe and they were trying to send plant material from distant lands back to England with little success. Deciduous plants packed dry in sphagnum moss or succulents in sand seemed to mold in the ship’s hold. Dr. Ward theorized that he could successfully ship plants by boat in his case, so in June, 1833, he and George Loddiges packed up two cases of plants and sent them to Sydney - a trip of eight months!

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The cases were strapped on the deck and not in the hold of the ship. They arrived in fine shape, so the cases were re-filled and in Feb. of 1834 sent back to England with plants native to Australia. Around Cape Horn, the cases were covered with a foot of snow and the temperature dropped to 20 degrees. In November the cases arrived back in England and all the plants survived! The shipping experiment was tried again in 1834 on a Nile steamer from Cairo to Alexandria with coffee plants. George Loddiges then sent 400 cases of plants to all parts of the world! Among the first to try the new method of plant shipping was Joseph Hooker. He was with Captain James Clark Ross on the Antarctic expedition from 1839 to 1843. In 1841 Joseph Hooker’s father was elected as director of the Kew Gardens and Joseph sent, from New Zealand, his father a gift of a case of plant materials that he had gathered on the trip! As for the international intrigue: The Chinese had a lock on the tea industry and the British were heavy tea drinkers! Robert Fortune successfully smuggled 20,000 tea plants out of Shanghai in Wardian cases and escorted them to India to create huge tea plantations. Even now much of the world’s supply of tea comes from these plantations! The Para rubber tree was shipped from Brazil to Kew, then forwarded to Malaya and Sri Lanka. The resulting rubber plantations were the primary resource for rubber in two world war conflicts and greatly aided the Allies’ war effort. The great fern craze and orchid craze in England were directly related to the use of Wardian cases! People could now decorate their homes with fancy cases and exotic plants! Dr. Nathaniel Bagshaw Ward published a book titled On the Growth of Plants in Closely Glazed Cases and in the final chapter he proposes that the poor in the country might profit by using some form of his case to grow vegetables. Dr. Ward did not earn any money from his invention. He did receive a lot of recognition at the time. He was a member of the Linnean Society from 1817. He died in 1868 and was buried in an unmarked grave. Master Gardeners will be offering a class on terrariums on September 25. Consider joining in the fun! In 2013 the Ashtabula County Master Gardeners will be writing about plants, insects, and gardening practices with which some readers may be unfamiliar. The members of the group encourage you to send questions that you would like answered in this column to 39 Wall Street, Jefferson, Ohio 44047.

16th Annual Ashtabula County 4-H Foundation Pig Roast to be held Sept. 21 and to learn the latest in atmosphere of a heated agricultural research. home. Tickets are $10 at the I am pleased to angate or $7 in advance when nounce the Ashtabula purchased from the County Master Gardeners Ashtabula County Exten- will be hosting a “Building sion office. Children 5 and Terrariums” class on younger are admitted free. Wednesday, September 25 The hours of the review from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sep- the Ashtabula County Extember 17-18 and from 8 tension office located at 39 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Septem- Wall Street in Jefferson. ber 19. Complete details Join Master Gardener Pat about all the events, ex- Smeby as she helps you hibitors, field demonstra- learn how to build a tertions and educational ses- rarium. sions can be found on the Participants are asked Farm S cience Review ’s to bring a small glass conwebsite at: fsr.osu.edu/ or tainer to build their own AGRICULTURAL on Facebook at: t e r r a r i u m . Te r r a r i u m w w w . f a c e b o o k . c o m / plants, moss, gravel and AGENT COMMENTS FarmScienceReview. horticultural charcoal will by David Marrison Call the Ashtabula be provided. County Extension office at The registration fee for OSU Extension Agent 440-576-9008 for more in- the class is $15 per terrarium built. This is a Hello, Ashtabula formation. great class for a parent to County! As we jump into When summer becomes bring a child. Due to space September, I am pleased to report OSU Extension will nothing more than a limitations only 30 perhave some really great memory, and the garden sons can attend this workevents for our community. has gone to sleep for the shop. Light refreshments Today, I would like to re- winter, many gardeners re- will be served. For more information, mind you about a few of vert back to their indoor our upcoming events. I plant. While caring for contact the OSU Extension hope to see you at one or house plants is somewhat office at 440-576-9008. satisfying, a potted plant all of these events! sitting alone, on a table is As we move closer to I am pleased to an- just not the same as a gar- fall, I would like to share a quote from Stanley nounce the 16th Annual den filled with flowers. Homeowners can have Horowitz who stated, Ashtabula County 4-H Foundation Pig Roast will their own small flower gar- “Winter is an etching, be held on Saturday den in their house by build- spring a watercolor, summer an oil painting and evening September 21, ing a terrarium. A terrarium is a collec- autumn a mosaic of them 2013 at the Ashtabula tion of compatible plants all.” County fairgrounds. Have a good and safe This pig roast and auc- grown in an enclosed, or tion serves as the major partially enclosed, clear September. fundraising event for the 4- container. Terrariums can David Marrison is ExH Foundation which was be made by using small started in 1997 to help sup- bottles, jars, fishbowls, or tension Educator, Agriculture & Natural Resources, port the 4-H Youth Devel- even brandy snifters. Terrariums allow you to Ohio State University Exopment program here in grow plants which require tension. Mr. Marrison can Ashtabula County. Its purpose is to support a high degree of humidity, be reached at 440-576or and enhance new and ex- which otherwise would 9008 isting 4-H programs in the probably perish in the dry marrison.2@osu.edu county; serve the youth of Ashtabula County by providing financial assistance WANTED ... GOOD HOMES FOR LOVABLE PETS! for college, camps, and conferences; and to promote Experience the Rewards of Opening Your Heart the ideals of youth. and Your Home to a Dog or Cat from Each year there are The Animal Protective League! hundreds of live and silent auction items for attendees 5970 Green Road, Kingsville • 224-1222 to bid on. There is something for everyone in these two auctions. Don’t miss This charming 2-year-old the chance to jump into the “spirited” bidding which is looking for his forever has become a trademark of home. Bring him into this event. All the monies your family today! raised at this event are DOMESTIC SHORTHAIR tax-deductible and 100% of it stays in Ashtabula PUREBRED • ADULT • MALE County to help our youth. Tickets for the pig roast are $10 and must be purchased in advance. Tickets Puppies ......................................... $150 are limited and sell out quickly. Tickets can be purPooches 6 mos. - 8 years ................. $90 chased from the Ashtabula County Extension Office. Dogs 8 & Older ............................... $50 For more information Kittens/Cats Up to 5 Yrs $70 or 2/$100 about this event, contact the Ashtabula County ExCats 5 & Older ................................ $35 tension office at 440-5769008.

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Sports

GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • WEEK OF WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2013 • 14B

PV holds CC Invitational

Baker wins National Sambo Tournament BY BYRON C. WESSELL Gazette Newspapers

PHOTOS BY BYRON C. WESSELL

Abby Hamilton runs for the Pymatuning Valley Lakers in Colleen O’Conner, of Jefferson, and Saydi Lappe, of PV, run in the PV Invitational. Lappe would take first place in a recent cross country meet. the event.

Deanna Comp leads a pack of Falcons during a recent cross country meet. Dani Heinonen runs for the Conneaut Spartans during the Pymatuning Valley Invitational.

Melody Nowakowski leads the cross country runners through the course during the Pymatuning Valley Alexis Millard runs for the Conneaut Spartans during a Invitational. recent cross country meet.

ANDOVER - Gary Baker the son of Jason and Wendi Baker recently won the National Sambo Tournament held on August 17 in Jamestown, Ohio. “It was mostly my dad’s idea,” Gary said on how he got into Sambo. “He had a friend at work who wanted to help me with my ground game and Sambo deals a lot with grappling on the ground.” Baker was invited to try a couple of tournaments and the first one happened to be a state tournament. “They trained me really hard for that,” Baker said. Baker expected to lose, but ended up breezing through the tournament to take first place in his division. Baker was then asked to move to a championship in Kentucky, which he also won. This propelled Baker to the National Championship. Baker began training three days a week and wrestled live for up to 12 minutes at a time. He trained with Ken Pfrenger and also with an Amateur MMA fighter who is currently 7-0. “I trained hard for Nationals and it was a pretty big deal to make weight,” Baker said. He had to cut eights pounds. Sambo is different from wrestling because participants are allowed to pull guard and fight off of their back. They are also able to get a reversal and a submission. During Sambo the wrestlers are required to wear a jacket. A lot of the point systems in Sambo is based on throwing their opponent to the ground. If they are able to dump their opponent on their back then they get rewarded four points and if they dump them on their side the pick up two points. A Sambo performer can win the match in one throw if they are able to dump their opponent on their back, while remaining in a standing up-right position. Another way to pick up points is to hold their opponent down chest-to-chest for twenty seconds to gain four points. However, each wrestler is only able to do this

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Gary Baker poses for a picture as he participated in a National Sambo Tournament. once per match. Not only did Baker learn a new sport relatively quick, but he also did so while jumping up in weight. Baker wrestled at 126 a year ago and performed in Sambo at 152lbs. “That summer I lifted a lot and got really big. I gained almost 30lbs,” Baker said. “In the spring he started working on it (Sambo) as a way to stay in shape and then he started getting really good at it,” Dave Miller said who is Greg’s wrestling coach at Pymatuning Valley. “Gary is a great kid. He works hard 100% of the time and he does what you tell him to do,” Miller added. Overall, Baker won four matches at Nationals in a double elimination tournament without losing a single match. In fact, Baker never lost at State in either the Ohio or Kentucky tournament. “I like the intensity of it and the fact that you don’t get a break. It makes it more of a challenge going for five minutes,” Baker said on what he likes about Sambo. Baker won his Championship match with a score of 7-0. Most of his matches he won on catches or arm bars. Only a few of his matches went the full five minutes. “It means a lot to me to win Nationals. I try to stay humble through it. I don’t go out and boost, but I feel protected about myself. I feel save and know I can protect myself,” Baker said. Baker picked up several medals and certificates for his accomplishments. He also has an All-Ohio patch and an All-American patch.

Steven Houser runs for the Jefferson Falcons during a Chet Mientkiewicz runs for the Pymatuning Valley Lakers recent cross country meet. cross country team.

Jacob Edwards and Levi Stewart run for the Conneaut Spartans cross country team.

Gary Baker is shown with his All-American patch and certificate after winning the National Sambo Tournament.

Sports Falcons win in four over Perry

GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS â&#x20AC;˘ WEEK OF WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2013 â&#x20AC;˘ 15B

Local Scoreboard Results of the 5th Annual AOA Varsity Volleyball Quad @ AOA 9/7/13

St. John 25, 25, 25 Hearts for Jesus 21, 19, 20 Jefferson 25, 25, 21, 25 Perry 16, 18, 25, 8

Game #1 Andrews Osborne 25 Max Hayes 9 Andrews Osborne 25 Max Hayes 13

Cardinal 25, 25, 25 Edgewood 9, 16, 19

Madison 25, 25, 25 Game #2 Laurel 25 Rich- Lakeside 21, 13, 20 mond Hts. 14 Laurel 25 Richmond Hts. 21 South 25, 25, 23, 26 Geneva 16, 12, 25, 24 Consolation Championship Richmond Hts. 25 Max Riverside 25, 25, 25 North 12, 19, 15 Hayes 10 Richmond Hts. 25 Max PV 25, 21, 25, 25 Hayes 8 Mathews 21, 25, 20, 19

Championship

GV 15, 25, 25, 25 Laurel 25 Andrews Osborne 15 Maplewood 25, 16, 22, 14 Laurel 25 Andrews Osborne 16 PHOTOS BY BYRON C. WESSELL St. John 25, 22, 23,25, 25 Hayley Allen and Molly Barber set up at the net for the Bethany Mako serves for the Perry Pirates during a Football Hearts for Jesus 21, 25, 25, volleyball game against Jefferson. Jefferson Falcons. Jefferson 26, Edgewood 12 19, 21 Perry 34, Geneva 27 Madison 53, Collinwood 0 BY BYRON C. WESSELL DeGeorge. The Falcons con- helped the Falcons take the points. Hayley Allen helped Girls Soccer Gazette Newspapers tinued to roll until a kill first set 25-16. the Falcons close out an- Brush 49, Lakeside 0 Berkshire 4, PV 2 Bethany Mako made it 18Perry fell behind again other win 25-18 with two Champion 36, Conneaut 19 Badger 3, Edgewood 2 Cardinal 36, PV 20 Geneva 0, Perry 0 JEFFERSON - The 8. Karley Brewster then early in the second game 7- kills down the stretch. Kirtland 61, GV 14 Jefferson Falcons volleyball made it 18-11 with three 1. Bethany Mako tried to Perry recovered in the West Geauga 48, Riverside Jefferson 2, Conneaut 1 Edgewood 5, PV 1 team got off to quick start service points for the Pi- help the Pirates battle back third game after trailing 15- 29 Geneva 4, Berkshire 0 in their four set win over the rates. The two teams would with three service points, 10 to tie the game at 16-16. visiting Perry Pirates. trade points late in the making it 7-5.However, Bethany Mako helped the FYFL Boys Golf Jefferson won the match 25- game, but Perry never got Jefferson would hold the Pirates come back for the Upper Perry White 20, UpLakeside 162, Madison 183 16, 25-18, 21-25, 25-8 to im- within more than five serve throughout the second 25-21 win with three service per Geneva Red 13 Edgewood 171, Cleveland Upper Geneva White 28, Upprove to 5-1 on the year. points. Brittany Levkulich game. Samantha Hamksi points and a pair of kills Heights 195 per Perry Red 0 Jefferson got off to a 7-1 made it 20-14 with a hard and Bailey Beckwith each late. St. John 196, Harvey 213 lead in the first game and kill for the Pirates. How- served for five straight Jefferson answered in Lower Perry Pirates 13, PV 170, Badger 192 Lower Geneva Red 7 Maplewood 173, Grand Valthen went up 14-4 behind ever, kills by Emily points, while Emily the fourth game with a 25Lower Madison Silver 24, ley 203 four service points by Emily DeGeorge and Hayley Allen DeGeorge picked up three 8 win for the victory. Lower Conneaut Gold 21 St. John 192, Conneaut 200 Lower Madison White 19, LaBrae 166, Jefferson 179, Lower Conneaut Blue 14 Edgewood 196 Lower Geneva White 31, Grand Valley 179, Lower Madison Blue 7 Southington 218 Lower Jefferson Black 13, Jefferson 172, Liberty 178 Lower Buckeye Grey 7 South 161, Geneva 167 Upper Madison Silver 6, Up- Aurora 156, Perry 171 per Jefferson Red 0 PV 162, St. John 175, GV Upper Buckeye Grey 6, Up- 177 per Madison Blue 0 Upper Buckeye Red 12, UpGirls Golf per Conneaut Blue 6 Lower Jefferson Red 24, Perry 197, Edgewood 225 Geneva 168, Edgewood 224, Lower Buckeye Red 0 Conneaut 245 Madison 194, North 258 Volleyball Kenston 174, Perry 227 Jefferson 25, 25,25 Perry 226, Conneaut 262, Conneaut 18, 23, 17 North 287 Madison 217, Lakeside 219 St. John 25, 25, 25 Lawrence 9, 7, 8

Boys Soccer

Geneva 25, 25, 25 Lakeside 11, 13, 20 Maddie DiBease and Brittany Levkulich set up at the net Samantha Hamksi gets ready to serve for Jefferson as for Perry during a match against Jefferson. Emily DeGeorge waits.

Bruisers win Mentor Labor Day Tournament

Chardon 22, 25, 25, 25 Madison 25, 13, 22, 22 Windham 25, 25, 25 PV 22, 16, 20 GV 25, 25, 25 Badger 12, 15, 12 Kirtland 27, 25, 21, 25 Edgewood 25, 18, 25, 20

University 5, Geneva 0 Edgewood 5, Conneaut 5 Grand Valley 4, Bloomfield 0 Lake Catholic 1, Geneva 0 Madison 3, Euclid 0 Bristol 2, GV 1

Tennis Lakeside 5, North 0 Geneva 4, Chardon 1 Geneva 5, Lake Catholic 0 Howland 4, Lakeside 1 Wickliffe 4, Madison 1

Basketball Officiating Course to be held on Sept. 15 There will be a 25-Hour OHSAA Basketball Officiating Course on Sunday, September 15. The officiating course will be held at Mentor High School and starts at 5pm. For more information call Phil Garcia at 440-992-7445.

3rd Annual Pie Festival October 5-6

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The 2013 Bruisers Baseball team consists of front row: Coach Jim Richards, Vinnie Carone, Tanner Teconchuk, Dave Lemasters, Alex Greathouse, Chase Thurber, bat boy Jacob Zappitelli, and Manager Joe Zappitelli. Second row: Coach Doug Haines, Anthony Mcgreevy, Joey Zappitelli, Jon Polanco, Colin Fantasky, Mark Kightlinger, Steve Perkio, Cody Ballay, Coach Ray Webker and Coach Chris Cash. Not present are Coach Jared Sziber and Andrew Graeb. BY BYRON C. WESSELL Gazette Newspapers MENTOR - The Bruisers Baseball team won the 2013 Mentor Labor Day Tournament. They won all five

games and outscored their opponents 28-8. Bruisers Baseball is a college prospect team that plays their weekends at different colleges or showcase tournaments. The team is

managed by Joe Zappitelli and coaches Jim Richards, Doug Haines, Ray Wekber, Chris Cash and Jared Sziber. Playing for the Bruisers are: Vinnie Carone, Tanner Teconchuk, Dave Lemasters,

Alex Greathouse, Chase Thurber, Anthony McGreevy, Joey Zappitelli, Jon Polanco, Colin Fantasky, Mark Kightlinger, Steve Perkio, Cody Ballay and Andrew Graeb.

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