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Vol. No. 138, No. 12

75¢ JAHS Band receives Superior rating at contest

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 2014

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“We got a one!” The Jefferson Area High School Symphonic Band received a “1,” or Superior, rating, at a recent contest.

BY KIM PICKARD Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON - On Friday, March 24, over 60 student musiThe Jefferson Fire Department recently completed a remodel that cians of the Jefferson Area High will be dedicated to former chief John Wayman, Sr. on March 22.

School Symphonic Band traveled

BY ZACHARY DZURICK said. “He wanted this to be turned to Howland High School in WarGazette Newspapers into a place where we could all ren to perform at the District 5 gather as a family. He wanted that Ohio Music Education Association Band and Choir Large Group AdJEFFERSON – Jefferson Fire tight-knit feeling back.”

Chief John Wayman, Sr., thought The work started in November judicated event, or “contest.”

The band performed three chalof the Jefferson Fire Department and the chief passed away on Delenging pieces of music that they as his family. cember 15. The area will be dedihave been working on since JanuFor 40 years, Wayman led the cated in the chief ’s honor in a priary.

One piece was chosen from a department, and with the police vate ceremony with the chief ’s required list of songs and the two department moving down the family, the department and some others were similar in ability level. street, Wayman wanted to create village officials on March 22. an environment that would enThe firefighters worked tocourage his firefighters to hang out gether and did the vast majority and bond together. of the remodel themselves, with Wayman passed away in De- the exception of the electrical work cember, so he never got to see his and the grid work for the ceiling vision come together, but his crew tile. The area had been gutted worked hard to fulfill their chief ’s when the police department moved plan. and needed a lot of work.

“Our chief had a vision for what See JVFD page 4A he wanted,” Captain Jake Rice PHOTOS BY ZACHARY DZURICK

Resident requests sound equipment at intersection

BY ZACHARY DZURICK Gazette Newspapers GENEVA – Lori Ferguson began losing her sight over a decade ago.

Her eyes have degenerated to the point where she is legally blind.

“I am not quite at the point where I need a guide dog, but I do think I will have to start using a cane,” Ferguson said.

Ferguson grew up in Madison, Ohio, but has spent most of her life living in Florida. With her children now grown up and on their own, Ferguson decided to move back to northeast Ohio where she has a lot of family. She recently purchased a house she loves in Geneva. She is excited about living in town, but she has a concern.

Ferguson likes to walk just down the street to a plaza at the corners of Austin and Centennial. It is a busy intersection that because of Ferguson’s condition can be very dangerous. Ferguson can’t determine when to cross the street because the cross walk is not equipped to admit sounds.

“By the time I start to cross, it’s too late,” Ferguson said.

Ferguson and her family attended the city council meeting on March 10 where her father Larry spoke on her behalf during the citizen’s comment time.

“I think maybe they thought I

Lori Ferguson is legally blind and has requested the city install sound equipment at an intersection near her home. wanted the equipment at every crosswalk downtown, but I only really need it at that intersection,” Ferguson said. “If I go that far towards downtown then I need to

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“Getting a 1 from every judge tells me that the things we are doing well outweigh any issue the judges may have focused on.”

Along with a rating each judge gives a detailed appraisal of the performance.

“The judges gave us constructive comments that were helpful and complimentary,” said Mr. Burazer. “They mentioned that they liked our attention to detail, our overall tone quality, focus and precision. In general, they wrote that they enjoyed our performance and it was reflected in our scores.”

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Geneva Academic Boosters Club’s Adult Spelling Bee Fundraiser creates a buzz

BY JAN PERALA Geneva Area City Schools GENEVA - Geneva Academic Boosters Club’s Adult Spelling Bee fundraiser is creating quite the buzz around the school district and throughout the community. The Boosters group is putting together a competition loosely based on the format of a traditional Bee, but instead of middle school students, the competing spellers will be teams comprised of school board members, teachers, coaches, local businessmen, grads, parents, Rotarians and students from groups such as National Honor Society.

“The Bee is all about having fun for a great cause,” Boosters member Cathy Brashear said. “Not a thing about the competition will be serious except for the cause it supports. It is wonderful that so many people have come forward to support Geneva students.”

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While at the contest, they were also required to perform a piece of music they had never seen before, testing their sight reading skills. Their hard work paid off when they received a “1,” or Superior, rating. This is the highest rating possible at contest.

Making this victory even more significant is that all four judges gave the band a rating of 1, which is highly unusual. Because of the subjectivity associated with music it is more common to receive different scores from the different judges, with the overall rating being a composite of their scores.

Mr. Fred Burazer, director of bands at Jefferson, explained,

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Multi-talented Geneva High School junior Grace Lillie (seated left) took home the top prize in a logo contest sponsored by the Academic Boosters Club to promote interest in their Adult Spelling Bee fundraiser scheduled for April 12th. Classmate Bri Sill (right) created a design that tied for runner-up in the contest. With the winners are Geneva High School Art teacher Gina Monahan (middle back) and Academic Boosters members Kelly Forman (left) and Cathy Brashear.

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Circulation Department Subscriptions: 576-9125 x102 Runner Mary Beckwith stands with fifth graders who plan to run in the Spring Scurry.

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gins at 9 a.m. The 5K Run/Walk begins at 10 a.m. Registration begins at 8 a.m.

Those wishing to JEFFERSON register by March 28 The April 5th Spring will receive a free TScurry is fast apshirt. proaching, and Mrs. The registration Hamper’s fifth-grade students are getting cost for adults and excited. kids ages 12 and up Marathon runner is $20 and for kids under 12, $10. The Mary Beckwith visited the Jefferson Elproceeds will benefit ementary classroom all the schools of the district, paying for last week to encourage students to give designated programs running a try. She is and field trips. a graduate of Registration forms Jefferson Area High can be printed from School and is curthe school website www.jefferson.k12. rently the Curriculum and Instruction Mary Beckwith shares her medals from running two races at Disney oh.us. Click on the Coordinator at A- with fifth graders at Jefferson Elementary. link for the Spring Scurry. If you are unTech. able to get the form from She began running seri- Disney Princess Half Mara- achieve your goals.

The 2nd annual Spring the internet, you can stop ously several years ago and thon in the same weekend. has continued to run de- She finished both races Scurry 5K Run/Walk is in at the main office of any spite a serious health issue within the pacing require- sponsored by the Wellness Jefferson Area Local School that only made her more ments and was awarded the Committee of the Jefferson District school building and Glass Slipper Challenge Area Local School District. ask for help. They will be determined.

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March 20 is next Community Conversation

BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON - The Jefferson Area Local Schools Board of Education has once again changed the date for one of its next Community Conversations.

The board holds Community Conversations to give residents an opportunity to talk about issues affecting the school district and hear information from school district officials themselves.

The community conversation, after being rescheduled several times, will be held 6 p.m. Thursday, March 20, in the library at the Jefferson Area High School.

Topics planned for the meetings include: —A review of Ohio’s Third Grade Reading Guarantee.

—The school district’s Title I program.

—Resources to help parents extend their child’s learning at home.

“Today there are excellent resources available for parents, preschool providers and students to use outside of school. As a part of our Race to the Top and Title I initiative we have spent time putting together resources that can be accessed from our web site. This update contains a list of some of the best resources that we have found,” school officials said.

Officials said the criteria they used in compiling these sites are that they had to be free, without advertising, credible and well edited and have a clearly identified source for the web site.

The focus will be on InfOhio, school officials said.

Some background: INFOhio is a statewide cooperative school library and information network, supports and enriches teaching and learning by providing equitable access to quality resources for Ohio’s PreK-12 community of students, educators and parents. INFOhio’s components include

electronic resources for schools, instructional development for teachers, and school library automation — all promoting information literacy and media literacy through the use of technology.

INFOhio’s 21st Century Learning Commons is an online resource for all educators to explore. It is designed to: 1.) Enhance 21st century learning 2.) Provide a technologically-advanced method to utilize INFOhio electronic resources 3.) Foster a sense of global community through a variety of technology and learning methods. The Learning Commons provides an array of resources to help educators understand how learning has changed, adapt teaching methods and discover new ways to inspire students to think critically, solve problems, collaborate, innovate and create.

Other resources being introduced can be found at the district’s website at http://www.jefferson.k12.oh.us.

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Geneva KeyBank robbed Saturday JVFD

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BY ZACHARY DZURICK Gazette Newspapers GENEVA – Police are continuing to follow leads after a man robbed the KeyBank branch on Saturday.

On March 15, bank employees were working in the vault when a man entered the bank, jumped over the counter, placed an undetermined amount of money into an orange KeyBank bag and exited the bank.

The bank employees did not see a weapon or which direction the bank robber fled or whether he was on foot or had a vehicle.

The suspect is described as a black male wearing black pants, black jacket, black hat with a stocky build.

Geneva police briefly detained a man at the KFC restaurant on S. Broadway but it was determined that the man did not match the description and he was released.

Geneva Police Chief Dan Dudik said his department is tracking down several leads.

“We are trying to target the video from everywhere else in town before and after the robbery,” Dudik said. “We have several leads from witnesses who may have seen someone in the area fitting the description and we are interviewing them.”

The department has provided photos of the bank robber outlets to the media.

While the department is working diligently, there is a

The firefighters worked together and did the vast majority of the remodel themselves, with the exception of the electrical work and the grid work for the ceiling tile. The area had been gutted when the police department moved and needed a lot of work.

lack of direct witnesses to the crime.

“There were no customers in the bank and no witnesses outside the bank,” Dudik said.

This was the first bank robbery in Geneva in recent memory.

“It has been a long time

since we have had a bank robbery,” Dudik said. “I can’t remember the last one.”

City Manager Jim Pearson started with the police department in the 1970s.

“I remember one bank robbery but that was a long time ago,” Pearson said. “It is a pretty rare event.”

City accepting bids for yard waste removal services

BY ZACHARY DZURICK Gazette Newspapers GENEVA - Ever since the Geneva Recycling Center had no choice but to stop accepting yard waste, the city has been looking for a solution. The city is now asking for bid proposals to provide the service for its residents.

The recycling center had to stop accepting yard waster because of Environmental Protection Agency and Ashtabula County Health Department regulations has ended the practice.

The EPA mandates that any man-made compost piles be rolled regularly and all run-off water is contained and processed. The Austin Road facility was created as a recycling center and not a

compost center.

“We don’t have the equipment or the man-power for that process,” Street Department Superintendent Tim Bittner said. “Every grind of the yard waste costs $10,000 to $12,000 depending on the size.”

As part of the yearly inspection process, the EPA and County determined the recycling center was not in compliance.

The county of Ashtabula also informed the city that there was no more money available to grind.

“The county told us no more money to grind the pile,” Bittner said. “The county pulled out and said we are into recycling and not composting. Our recycle center doesn’t make money. It

costs money to run. We just don’t have to funds to continue this service.”

The city is now accepting proposals from providers of yard waste disposal, recycling and composting. The proposals must be received by the city by 11 a.m. on March 21. Proposals can address one or both of the following: 1. Household pickup and disposal of yard waster from City of Geneva residents only. The proposal must contain total cost to the city and specify the day of residential pickup.

2. Drop-off of yard waste by residents of Geneva, Geneva Township and Geneva-on-the-Lake to your location. The proposal must specify the total cost to each

separate entity.

All proposals must contain the address, days, hours of the operation, the quantity and material accepted, the terms of the contract and an insurance certificate.

Each proposal needs to contain the full name of each person or company submitting the proposal and needs to provide EPA compliance certification.

All supplemental information desired must be obtained at the City of Geneva Street Department, 211 North Avenue, Geneva, Ohio 44041 or by calling 440-4662921. Proposals can be emailed to streets@genevaohio.com.

Timely receipt of e-mailed proposals cannot be guaranteed by the City of Geneva.

“Everybody had a hand in doing something,” Rice said.

“We took down the wood panel, everything was re-dry walled, the ceiling was redone, the heat and air conditioning duct work was redone, the electrical was updated, carpet replaced tile, we painted everything, both bathrooms were redone and (Assistant Fire Chief) Dave Locy did some nice tile work and put our initials in the front. Basically we started with nothing and put it all back together.”

Wayman’s family funded the project.

“The family took the donations from John’s memorial and used it to do this project,” Rice said. “They wanted to fulfill his vision as well.”

Wayman’s goal of bringing the department closer is already being achieved.

“Now after a call, there will be like 10 guys sitting around,” Rice said. “So the chief ’s vision is happening.”

Firefighter Keith Stewart said that Wayman was an inspiration to the department.

“He was an extremely good man and a great leader,” Stewart said. “He looked at the fire department as a family and he ran it that way. You can’t talk highly enough about him. It is fantastic to being able to complete his vision.”

Stewart suggested that if people wanted to know what Wayman was all about that they should visit Firehouse Subs in Mentor, where on display is a fully restored 1924 Ford Prospector Fire Engine.

“He completely rebuilt it himself,” Stewart said. “I would encourage people to go see it.”

While Wayman may have passed on, his impact will be felt on the department for quite some time.

“He’s definitely gone too soon,” Rice said. “Everybody misses him. The kind of person that he was you can never replace that. There will always be an empty spot here for him.”

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Council considers possible legislation to protect landlords

BY ZACHARY DZURICK Gazette Newspapers ASHTABULA – Ward 4 councilor Josephine Misener brought an issue to council during the pre-council meeting.

Misener shared a story of an east side rental house.

“The house had been previously owner occupied but about a year ago the owners lost the home and someone else bought the home and is renting it out to supposedly a lady and her two children,” Misener said. “In the last month or so there are now 10 or 12 people living there.”

Misener worried if there was anything council could do in the order of legislation to protect landlords from situations like these.

City Solicitor Mike Franklin informed council that it was not permissible by law for landlords or municipalities to legislate the number of people permitted in a dwelling.

“It is not permissible under federal fair housing statues to put in legislation that could only have two people per bedroom or something arbitrary like that. It is considered discrimination under the basis of familial status,” Franklin said.

Franklin said, however, the city could follow the lead of other municipalities that under the area of health and safety defined a safe square feet space per occupant.

Franklin said he would look into the matter and get back to council.

City Council President J.P. Ducro IV suggested that legislation might not be needed.

“It seems to be that this is complaint driven,” Ducro said.

“If you have 40 people living in a house, it probably doesn’t matter as long as they are not parking on the tree lawn, they don’t have 30 dogs running around back with feces all over the place and they aren’t staying up until four o’clock in the morning making noise and

they aren’t playing paintball off the side of the building. If they are maintaining their property and they are not a disruption to the community I wouldn’t think it was a big deal. If the number of people staying there is becoming a disruption then there would be numerous other things they would be in violation for that they could be cited for and doing that would create an environment that would encourage them to disperse.”

Franklin pointed out that if you add four extra adults to a two-bedroom house that already had three adults, that meant four extra cars. Those cars than cause a ripple effect through the entire neighborhood as there is now no parking for other residents.

“Especially on the East Side where the houses are so close together,” Franklin said. “It is not necessarily a criminal problem, but it is a problem.”

Misener said the house

she spoke about was producing complaints in the neighborhood.

“There is a lot of coming and going and there are a lot of cars,” Misener said.

Misener said she is not normally in favor of lot of legislation to govern issues like this, but she wanted to see if there was a way for council to protect landlords.

Misener was concerned about the high number of rentals in the city.

“I am concerned about the rental situation in this city,” Misener said. “I can tell you that home used to be cared for.

When you run a city you have to have a certain amount of revenue. We don’t have that revenue that comes from a working person. We have less money to spend on police, fire and street services. A city has to have a proper mix to make it a functioning city. When you have people 24-7 not doing anything, they are going to get in trouble.”

Band members take pictures of their Superior rating displayed on the wall.

The students faced a distinct challenge in preparing for contest with all the calamity days the district had, due to the extreme weather. With so many days off of school, it was even harder for the band to pull together and get the work done.

Mr. Burazer shared his strategy for making up for missed days: “I made up for lost time by recording the ensemble during practice and studying the recording at home where I could plan the next rehearsal strategy.”

“More importantly, though,” he explains, “the students were aware of the declining amount of rehearsal time and came to school prepared to learn, listen and improve. They had the mindset that they were going to succeed no matter the obstacle and that’s the real reason we did well this year.”

And succeed they did. They made the district proud with the first Superior rating at contest since 2010, and possibly the first time in decades, or maybe ever, that the band received straight 1s from all the judges.

“I am so proud of and happy for the students in the Falcon Band. I hope that they realize their potential and continue to aspire to improve because they are a very special group of kids,” shared Mr. Burazer. “I’m grateful for the support of all the parents, boosters, our administrators and staff of JALSD for helping us achieve our goal.”

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They’ve got skills Jefferson Historical Society to hold rummage sale JEFFERSON - The Jefferson Historical Society (42 East Jefferson Street, Jefferson)will open its 2014 season with a rummage sale on April 4 and 5.

On Friday the doors will open at 9 a.m. and the annual sale will run until 3 p.m. On Saturday the hours will be from 9 a.m. until noon. Saturday will also be bag day where it will be possible to fill a bag for only $1.

The Society is accepting donations in March. Workers will be sorting and pricing on Saturdays from 9 a.m. until noon.

Since the calls for encyclopedia sets and old computers are few and the items do not sell well, the Society is asking that these items not be donated.

If Saturdays are not convenient, please call the Society number at 576-5333, leave a message, and one of

Josh Stern, four years old, tries on the catcher’s equipment Friday night at the Jefferson Falcons Baseball Skills Camp.

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BELOW: Chris Witteyer, a junior at Jefferson Area High School, helps Zane Jerome, five years old, learn the basics of being a good catcher.

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Maryjane Bumgarneris pictured pricing items for the sale. the members will return your call.

In years past, a preview day with a sit-down luncheon has been available.

This year the Society is going to try something different. Thursday, April 3, there will be a preview day. It is a

day when early shoppers get a chance for first pick. The cost of admission is $10. It will run from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

In addition to first perusal, participants will have included in the admission price a box lunch of home-

made soup, sandwich, and dessert which may be eaten at the museum or taken home.

Society President Norma Waters said, “The Society’s friends and members have always contributed a variety of interesting, useable, and long-held treasures. We are hoping for something to please every taste. A big plus is that our prices are very reasonable. It is fundraisers, such as the rummage sale, that allow the Jefferson Historical Society to sponsor programs, maintain the former Trinity Church, and preserve the past for the future. We are hoping the new preview schedule will allow for more people to attend at a time that fits their life. If interested in the preview, please call 576-5333 to make a reservation. We do want to be certain we have box lunches for all buyers.”

Ashtabula author publishes children’s book

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have someone with me, but I would like to be able to cross that street over to the plaza or to get to Mary’s Diner.”

Streets Department Superintendent Tim Bittner was receptive to the Ferguson’s request.

“If you are not in that situation, you don’t think about it,” Bittner said. “Once it was brought to my attention, I thought about it quite a bit and thought, ‘what would you do?’ We are going to work on it.”

Ferguson is thankful that the city is looking into the issue.

“They sounded receptive,” Ferguson said. “It would be great if something could be installed this spring.”

Unfortunately, Bittner has discovered that there is not an easy answer.

“This could be simple, but because of regulations it is going to have to be a long drawn out process,” Bittner said.

“I called Signal Service and it turns out there is a whole series of regulations we have to follow. I have to call my Engineer, which I already did, and he has to call Signal Service. They have to do an intersection count and the new device has to be on a separate pole 10 feet away from the current signal button. These are all state requirements as the state wants each crosswalk to be the same. There are even specific ramp requirements we would need to follow. The cost is going to be astronomical.”

Bittner said he will continue to look into the issue and he will present the costs to council as they are determined.

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Have you seen this Site Solver? Last week’s photo was the Tuscan Lodge sign on a building on South Chestnut Street in Jefferson. Rose Fogus, Lynn Lustig, Jackie Stehura and Linda Licate all correctly guessed it.

Guesses for this week’s photo can be sent in after 5 p.m.

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and is sold through Jarvis’ website at www.Relaxingfor Health.com. It can also be ASHTABULA - A local purchased at the Wellness author took a message from and Total Learning Center her dreams and trans- in Ashtabula, located at 715 formed it into a book for W. 30th St. “children of all ages.”

PHOTO BY STEFANIE WESSELL Hilda Jarvis, born in Hilda Jarvis has published Mexico, has lived in a children’s book called, Ashtabula for 15 years and “What I Dreamed Last works in holistic health. She Night.” has self published a children’s book titled, “What I Dreamed Last Night” under the company name of NOTICE OF INTENT TO DECLARE FORFEITURE Relaxing for Health.

(ORC Section 5301.332) “I actually had the dream. It’s a true story,” To: The Grantley Co.; Belco Jarvis said of the inspira- Petroleum Corporation; Miles Protion behind the story. duction Company; C.E. Christie, Jarvis said she had been Jr.; M.L. Manoushagian; Eme Royhaving the dream and alty Company; Ellison Miles; Lone knew that when she woke Star Producing Company; The up, she had to write down East Ohio Gas Company; Steuben Energy; Eastern Ohio Oil & Gas her thoughts so she Development, The Joint Venture; wouldn’t forget them. and Atlas Energy Group, Inc. “There was a voice in my A. The Grantley Co. is hereby head, telling me to write notified that it is or may be the the book,” Jarvis said. interest holder of the oil and “What I Dreamed Last record gas lease from Stella and Benjamin Night” is described as H. Simmons to Springfield Gas and “When little girl Luna Star Oil Company, dated May 27, 1958, dreams she is a part of the and recorded in Volume 49, Page universe, she experiences 583 of the Ashtabula County love through all her senses, Records. Said Lease encumbered the following real property: and realizes that we are all Situated in Lot Nos. 4- 5, Secone. She explains her feel- tion 1, Township of Sheffield, ings throughout her dream, County of Ashtabula and State of and when she awakens Ohio, bounded substantially as here on Earth, she still re- follows: On the North by lands of calls the feeling of love in Kraus - Public Rd.; East by lands of Public Rd. - Dibill Rd., South her heart. She then invites by lands of Rt. 83, West by lands her readers to remember of Mills, containing One-hundred that all we need is love and (100) acres, more or less.

The primary term of the Lease how to connect with it.”

Jarvis said she first was for ten (10) years, expiring on 27, 1968. The lease remains started out selling T-shirts, May in effect after the primary term with the motto of “Blessed only “so much longer thereafter as

by Bliss,” and then moved oil, gas or their constituents are produced in paying quantities on to the book.

She spent about a year thereon, all of that certain tract of writing the book, as she land.” No oil or gas has been produced on the premises, and no also drew the illustrations other operations in the search for through the guidance of or production of oil and/or gas artist Tina Nagy. To test it have occurred on the property. out, she read the book to B. Belco Petroleum Corporation; children at ABC Daycare and asked them to draw Miles Production Company; C.E. Christie, Jr.; M.L. Manoushagian; pictures based on the story, Eme Royalty Company; Ellison which are included in the Miles; and Lone Star Producing book.

Company are hereby notified that Jarvis said the story is they are or may be the record interest holders of the oil and gas lease about love.

Ben H. and Stella R. Simmons “It’s about love. You are from to Mansfield Drilling Company, dated loved. You are beautiful be- November 6, 1969, and recorded in cause you come from love,” Volume 75, Page 878 of the Ashtabula County Records. Said Lease Jarvis said.

The book retails for $9.95 encumbered the following real prop-

erty: Situated in Lots 5 - 4, Township of Sheffield, County of Ashtabula, State of Ohio, described as all of that part and parcel of land more particularly set out and outlined in red on the plat hereto attached and made a part hereof; containing 93 acres, more or less.

The primary term of the lease was ten (10) years, expiring November 6, 1979. The lease remains in effect after the primary term “as long thereafter as oil and gas, or either of them, is produced by lessee from said land or from a communitized unit [thereof]...” No oil and/or gas has been produced from the leased premises, or from any communitized unit thereof.

C. The East Ohio Gas Company, Steuben Energy, and Eastern Ohio Oil & Gas Development, The Joint Venture are hereby notified that they are or may be the record interest holders of the oil and gas lease from Benjamin H. Simmons to The East Ohio Gas Company, dated November 10, 1980, and recorded in Volume 12, Page 2513 of the Ashtabula County Records. Said Lease encumbered the following real property: Situated in Lots 5 - 4, Township of Sheffield, County of Ashtabula, State of Ohio, described as all of that part and parcel of land more particularly set out and outlined in red on the plat hereto attached and made a part hereof; containing 66 acres, more or less.

The primary term of the Lease was for three (3) years, expiring November 10, 1983. The lease remains in effect after the primary term “so much longer thereafter either (1) as oil or gas or their constituents shall be found on the premises in paying quantities in the judgment of the Lessee or as the premises shall be operated by the Lessee in the search for oil or gas, or (2) gas has shall be injected, stored or held in storage, or removed into, in and from any sands, strata or formations underlying the premises.” No oil or gas has been found on the premises in paying quantities or otherwise, no operations in the search for or production of oil and/or gas have occurred on the property, and no

gas has been stored underneath the property.

D. Atlas Energy Group, Inc. is hereby notified that it is or may be the record interest holder of the oil and gas lease from Anthony A. and Ernestine L. Bush to Atlas Energy Group, Inc., dated August 8, 1985, and recorded in Volume 30, Page 5242 of the Ashtabula County Records. Said Lease encumbered the following property: Situated in the Township of Sheffield, County of Ashtabula and State of Ohio: Being a part of Lot 18 in said Township beginning at a point in the center line of the Plymouth Ridge Road at the northwest corner of the property deeded to the Lessors in Volume 28, Page 7154, of the Ashtabula County Records; containing .50 acres, more or less.

The primary term of the Lease was not designated but remains in effect “as long as oil or gas or their constituents are produced or are capable of being produced in paying quantities, in the judgment of the Lessee from the Marshall Unit #1.” No oil or gas has been found on the premises in paying quantities or otherwise, no operations in the search for or production of oil and/or gas have occurred on the property, and no gas has been stored on the property.

The present owners of all or part of the property subject to the above-described Lease are Roy A. Brant and Deborah Brant, having acquired title pursuant to the Deeds recorded in Volume 49, Page 8053; Volume 49, Page 8055; Volume 64, Page 8248; and Volume 565, Page 207 of the Ashtabula County Records.

As a result of the foregoing, the landowner intends to record an Affidavit with the Ashtabula County Recorder declaring the lease forfeited, if you do not release the Lease within thirty (30) days from the receipt of this notice.

Jerome A. Lemire Attorney for Landowners 531 E. Beech St. Jefferson, OH 44047 (440) 576-9177 GN 3/19

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Downtown Laughs fundraiser Trees taken down in the village returns for a fifth year

BY ZACHARY DZURICK Gazette Newspapers ASHTABULA – The fifth annual Downtown Laughs event will take place this weekend at Casa Capelli.

The two nights of comedy are sponsored by the Ashtabula Downtwon Development Association as an annual fundraiser for the group. This year’s show will take place on Friday, March 21, and Saturday, March 22.

The doors open at 6 p.m. and a buffet dinner will begin at 6:45 p.m. The laughs will begin at 8 p.m.

The event costs $30 and is RSVP only, with no tickets available at the door. Call Oscar Tomasio at 992-3700 to reserve your ticket. A cash bar will also be available and no one under 21 will be permitted to attend.

“Five years ago we were basically looking for a fundraiser for the ADDA,” ADDA Executive Committee member G. Richard Coblitz said. “We wanted to find a way to get people downtown for a fun activity and to shake off the winter doldrums.”

The events proved so successful that after the first two years a second night was added.

Coblitz said part of the appeal is seeing respected members of the community in a different environment.

“It is great to see people out of their normal realm,” Coblitz said. “There are people in the show this year that I would have never imagined doing it.”

In the first few years the event organizers had to ask known comedians to participate, but now people not

known for their comedic chops are asking to be involved.

“We started with local people who do comedy and now we have people who are asking to be a part of it,” Coblitz said. “James Mayer said he had this on his bucket list and has been thinking about it for a few years.”

Among those committed to be involved in this year’s show are Mayer, Jeff Brodsky, Ken Frame, Dana Pinkert, J.P. Ducro and Jim Timonere.

In the past the event has help fund the streetscape project and provided flowers for downtown. Starting with the second year of the show, an annual award has been presented for funniest performer. In 2011, Bill Herzog won, followed by Judge Albert Camplese. Last year

Council President Ducro and City Manager Timonere won the award with their variation of Who’s on First that the duo changed to be about politics.

“We are grateful to help support ADDA through this fun event,” Ducro said. “I am impressed at what a great job all the other comedians do for being amateurs. It was an honor to be asked and I am sure we will have fun as we did last year.”

“I am excited to do this again for the ADDA,” Timonere said. “Mr. Ducro and I really had a great time prepping for this last year and now we roped our Finance Director Dana Pinkert into this year ’s act. J.P. picked the script this year, so if we unsuccessfully defend our tile, I’m blaming him.”

Thriving Communities Institute could provide city with a power tool

BY ZACHARY DZURICK Gazette Newspapers ASHTABULA – The city has been proactive when it comes to removing vacant structures.

“By next week we will have torn down at least 100 structures,” City Manager Jim Timonere said.

More and more municipalities will be competing for grant money to remove unwanted and dangerous structures.

Timonere wants Ashtabula to be as prepared as possible to be in the best position to compete for those grant dollars.

Western Reserve Land Conservancy’s Thriving Communities Institute made a presentation during council’s March 10 work session. The group’s theme is “From Vacancy to Vitality.”

Project Director Sarah Ryzner and GIS and Conservation Planning Specialist Paul Buehnlein shared with council the results of a project the group did for the city of Lorain and shared how it could do a similar project for the city.

The group would work to categorize and inventory all properties in the city. Surveyors would use a GIS system and visit every property in the

city where they would use a iPad to categorize each property as vacant or occupied and then grade every property with a letter grade from A to F. They would also photograph each structure and collect whatever specific data the city would request. For instance, the city of Lorain trained the surveyors to look for code violations while another municipality wanted to know if how many trees on the tree lawns.

“Most of the time the A’s, B’s, D’s, F’s are pretty obvious,” Ryzner said. “It is the C’s that are the most difficult to identify and with rehab or neglect and quickly change.”

The project would take about three months with about three weeks needed to do the survey. Buehnlein takes the information and compiles it into a program that the city could use for many uses.

“If an employee needs to investigate a property,” Buehnlein said. “This can be a very effective tool.”

An employee could look on a map click on the property see a photo of the property, the letter grade and any other information the city complied. The city would be able to update the files later as properties are torn down or improved.

Other uses for the technology include a wide variety of maps and spreadsheets that can overlay information. For instance Lorain was able to see a high correlation between its D’s and F’s and violent crime.

Also by including the code violations, Lorain was able to prioritize a manageable list of properties to inspect. One surprise revelation was Lorain went into the project estimating it had over a 1,000 homes that needed to be torn down however the project revealed to the number to be closer to 300.

The project cost the city of Lorain $50,000, but Thriving Communities Institute has become more efficient and has offered to do the city’s residential properties for $25,000.

However the general consensus of the council and the city manager was that the city would want every property to be included.

“For instance Lake Road and Route 20 would not be included if we only did residential,” Timonere said. “I would want to include every property.”

The extra expense would be mostly for more hours for the survey crew.

“I don’t think it would be

exponentially more expensive,” Ryzner said. “We want to work with you.”

Timonere said the city has been in talks with Local Government Innovations fund about getting a grant to pay for the project. However the next round to apply is not until June and it is unknown when the grants would be available for use. If the city did not get a grant, Timonere said money was still available.

“We take the funds from the Code Enforcement Fund,” Timonere said. “It would be nice to get a grant and it sounds promising but nothing is a slam dunk.”

Ryzner said they would be ready to start the project by early summer. Timonere indicated that he would be in contact with Thriving Communities Institute.

“I will work with them to get a revised cost and bring it back to council,” Timonere said.

Council appeared to be impressed with the presentation.

“I think it was an excellent presentation,” Council President J.P. Ducro IV said. “I think the information provided can be a valuable resource for the city for long range planning.”

Celebrate ‘Read Across America Day’ ASHTABULA TOWNSHIP - On Saturday, March 22, the Ashtabula County Literacy Coalition will support the National Education Association’s Read Across America Day with a countywide literacy event at the Ashtabula Towne Square Center Stage from 12-2 p.m.

As a way to celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday, library readers will read the works of Dr. Seuss, and children in pre-kindergarten through fourth grade will receive free books and door prizes. The Cat in the Hat will make an appearance.

Families are asked to gather at the square’s center stage (behind the food court), where community readers will be sharing their favorite Dr. Seuss books. Members of the coalition will distribute free books, door prizes and information about family literacy programs and special events being conducted throughout Ashtabula County. A puppet show also will be performed.

Parents are welcome to bring their cameras and take photos of their children.

The event is sponsored by the Ashtabula County Literacy Coalition in cooperation with the following organizations: the Ashtabula County Technical & Career Center; Adult Basic & Literacy Education/ABLE Program; After School Discovery; Andover Public Library; Ashtabula County District Library; Ashtabula County Educational Service Center; Ashtabula County Head Start and Community Action; Ashtabula Towne Square; Conneaut Public Library; Gazette Newspapers; Grand Valley Library; Harbor-Topky Memorial Library; Henderson Public Library; Kent State University – Ashtabula; Kingsville Public Library; Media One; Rock Creek Library; and the Star Beacon.

For more information, contact Becky Wayman-Harvey, ABLE program coordinator/recruiter, at (440) 576-5599.

Brobst Tree Service removed trees in the Village of Jefferson last week.

PHOTO BY ZACHARY DZURICK

BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers

property damage during high wind,” Finger said.

Finger also noted that vilJEFFERSON - Drivers in lage crews have been trimthe Village of Jefferson last ming the new trees planted week likely noticed the work by the village according to trucks from Brobst Tree Ser- what they learned at a tree vice, as crews worked to take survival school and accorddown trees. ing to village code.

During his report at the Crews continue to split Jefferson Village Council their time between snow remeeting on Monday, March moval and pothole repair, 17, Village Administrator Finger said.

Terry Finger said the Brobst “We are receiving quotes Tree Service Co. removed six to grind last year’s brush more weak street shade picked up at the curbside to trees. make room for this year’s “These removals prevent brush,” Finger added.

Village to plant tree in honor of late fire chief

BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON - The Village of Jefferson will celebrate Arbor Day this year and continue the tradition of planting a tree in someone’s honor.

This year, Arbor Day is being celebrated on April 25 in the village. On Arbor Day, individuals and groups are encouraged to plant and care for trees. It originated in Nebraska City, Nebraska, during 1872 by J. Sterling Morton. The first Arbor Day was held on April 10, 1872, and an estimated one million trees were planted that day.

The village will plant a tree in honor of the late Jefferson Fire Chief John J. Wayman, Sr., this year.

Wayman passed away Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013.

Jefferson Mayor Judy Maloney discussed the plans during a Jefferson Village Council meeting on Monday, March 17. Maloney said she has talked about the plans with Wayman’s widow, Phyllis.

“She’s very happy that we’re doing it for the chief,” Maloney said. “We just need

John Wayman, Sr. to find the right place and pick a tree.”

Maloney said fire department personnel will be invited to the ceremony.

Last year, the village planted a tree in honor of retired Jefferson Police Chief Steve Febel on the grounds of Jefferson Area High School.

The year before, the village planted a tree in honor of the late Stu Case in front of the First Congregational United Church of Christ.

Stefanie Wessell, senior editor for Gazette Newspapers, may be reached at swessell @gazettenews.com.

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Council honors Karen Flack for long-time dedication to Ashtabula

BY ZACHARY DZURICK Gazette Newspapers ASHTABULA – Council honored a local citizen, Karen Flack, for her long-time dedication to the beautification of the city.

Flack was honored with Very Special Recognition Resolution. Flack has been an Ashtabula resident for 30 years on East 6th Street.

Flack has been a regular at council meetings for years and as it stated in the resolution is “known for her tenacity in doing her part to beautify our fair City and to hold citizens accountable to ‘do the right thing.’”

Flack spent over 10 years beautifying South Park and has been involved in City Charter Committee and the Mission Statement Committee. The resolution concludes, “Karen Flack is the epitome of our mission.”

“Karen has been a bulldog for code enforcement and cleaning up properties ever since I met her,” Council President J.P. Ducro IV said.

“She is a faithful attendee of council and always looking to improve the appearance of the city. Not a lot of people are dedicated to that. She is very deserving of the resolution.”

Former Economic Development Director and Chamber of Commerce President Alicia Hawthorne, who now lives in Colorado, echoed those thoughts.

“As a facilitator of a variety of community initiatives (cleanup efforts, festivals, parks/community gardens, etc.), I learned Karen was always the first to raise her hand and say ‘I’ll be there,’” Hawthorne wrote in an email to council. “She always shows up prepared - rakes, shovels, brooms, buckets, gloves, Preen in hand. She’s dependable and you can count on her to be there and work hard throughout the project. She is always one of the last people to leave - staying until the work is done. Through our work together, Karen and I became good friends. Even now that we’re hundreds of miles apart, her friendship is a gift to me. I admire her, I learn from her, and I appreciate all that she’s given me over the years. Ralph Waldo Emerson’s poem about success has always been one of

my favorites. Lately, when I think about Karen, I think about the poem and how she’s lived her life - successfully.”

In other council news: Lakeside High School senior Kyle Braxton Conel was also honored with a resolution for winning a D-I Ohio State High School Association wrestling title.

Council approved the reappointment of Terrence Guerriero, Ruth Simon and Christine Seuffert to the Board of Health. All three terms will expire in 2019.

City Manager Jim Timonere also appointed Kathy Presciano to the Architectural & Restoration Review Board to term that will expire in 2015.

Council passed two ordinances allowing the city manager to enter agreements with two companies.

The first was a two-year contract with Giangola Insurance Agency for employee health benefits consulting services. The second was for a contract with the Conneaut Telephone Company for telecommunications and Internet services.

Council also needed to pass legislation to modify contracts for tax incentive agreements. The agreements are made for the properties for a specific length. An ordinance was needed to change one contract to reflect the new owners. Port Conneaut Credit Union is now the tenant that uses to be Medicine Shoppe. Council approved Ashtabula CBOC, LLC for a 50 percent tax abatement for 10 years the renovation of the southwest corner of West 19th and Lambros. It will be the Department of Veteran’s Affairs Community outpatient clinic.

There was also ordinance authorizing the continuation of four existing reinvestment agreement with Burn’s Kid’s College, Lake City Plating Co., and Water Street Warehouse.

There will be three Q&A Community Sessions on the police levy next week. The March 25 meeting will take place at St. Pere’s Church on North Main, the March 26 meeting will take place at People’ Baptist Church on West Avenue and the March 27 meeting will take place at Zion Lutheran Church on West 9th.

St. Vincent DePaul Society is available for assistance ASHTABULA - The St. Vincent DePaul Society at Our Lady of Peace Parish reaches out to serve the underprivileged and is an affiliate organization of the international St. Vincent de Paul Society in the Catholic Church.

This Ashtabula St. Vincent DePaul (SVDP) conference has 17 active members from Our Lady of Peace parish.

SVDP is located at 3312 Lake Avenue in a converted garage on the St. Joseph church property. Its office is open for assistance one hour on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

The Society’s services are offered to all who live in the Ashtabula area, regardless of background. The Ashtabula Chapter provides emergency assistance to those in need with such items as utility bills of gas, electric and water. Many clients need birth certificates and/ or state ID cards for assistance to be provided. SVDP will help with rent if it is a government-housing unit such as the Ashtabula Metropolitan Housing Authority (AMHA) properties. These and many other individual needs can be served. SVDP also works in cooperation with other charitable organizations, i.e., Salvation Army and Catholic Charities.

SVDP is funded entirely by donations. A monthly collection is taken up at Our Lady of Peace Parish churches.

Besides holding various fundraisers SVDP has received grants and donations from many individuals with all the funds being used locally in the Ashtabula area. Our Lady of Peace Parish provides the space for SVDP and opportunities to receive funds. All Ashtabula SVDP members are volunteers as they work with clients, do fundraising and maintain the office site.

Morgan Township fiscal officer announces retirement

BY PENNI SCHAEFER Gazette Newspapers MORGAN TOWNSHIP – Acknowledging the many contributions made to the Morgan Township community, Morgan Township trustees recently accepted the resignation of fiscal officer Jean Brand.

“We’d like to say, ‘no,’” Donald Dietrich said, with a smile, “but we wish you the best.”

Following the meeting Brand, said she was born in Madison, Ohio, but moved to Morgan Township as a child.

Later she “married the boy next door,” and since that time she’s lived among and worked for the residents of Ashtabula County in a variety of capacities.

Brand said the decision to retire in July “wasn’t exactly easy.” But when the opportunity arose for her to spend more time with her family, she said she “couldn’t say no.”

In addition to serving as fiscal officer for 14 years, Brand’s occupations have included school bus driver, Jefferson School District Transportation Supervisor, and all-around community volunteer for many area events.

Her contributions to the community also include serving as a firefighter alongside her husband of 43 years, Brian “Fuzzy” Brand.

“Becoming a firefighter wasn’t something I had planned,” she said. “But they were really short on volunteers at the time, and they were really having a hard time getting people, so I signed up.”

While she’s since returned her firefighting gear, both she and her husband “Fuzzy” both continue to volunteer at Morgan Township Volunteer Fire Department.

In that same spirit of

PHOTO BY PENNI SCHAEFER

Jean Brand greets patrons coming to enjoy the Morgan Township Volunteer Fire Department pancake breakfasts every Sunday in March. coming to the aid of others during their times of need, Jean will be devoting much of her time to her three children and their families. Her immediate plans include traveling to Naval Base Ventura County in California, where her son and daughter-in-law are stationed with the Naval Construction Batallion at Point Mugu.

“Josh and his wife April have two children – ages 10 and 6 years old — and so I’m going to help them take care of their children,” she said.

“Once they are relocated there, there is a pretty good chance that they could both be deployed.”

While she is uncertain and even “a bit apprehensive” of what her son’s family’s military careers

may bring, Brand said she’s really looking forward to the sun, the sand, and the freedom that comes with retirement.

With regards to what Morgan Township will do in her absence, she said she’s really “not worried, because they’ll manage.”

As Brand will be retiring halfway through the term, Morgan Township Trustees will be making a temporary appointment to replace her.

Then in November 2015 the township’s residents will have the opportunity to elect an official replacement.

Brand said she’s sure the next fiscal officer will have many challenges, but she will be available to help with the training process.

She said she’s experienced a lot of ups and downs

while working with the public, and guarantees whoever takes over “is sure to find the job interesting and constantly changing.” Ideally her replacement will be “a problem solver” who “really knows how to make ends meet.”

“It’s not just knowing how to function on a fixed income, but doing so while costs continually rise and revenue declines,” she said.

“It’s really important to help provide the public with what they say they want and to be prudent with what money is available in the budget.”

After 14 years Brand said she’s glad to report the township is in better position now than it was before, because the roads are nicer and the equipment has also significantly improved over the years.

Brett Bellas said he joins his fellow Trustees Don Dietrich and Bob Martin in wishing Brand the best. And after serving several years as president of Morgan Township Council alongside Brand, he said he’s going to miss her professionalism and expertise.

“It’s going to be a big set of shoes to fill,” he said, “because it’s not going to be easy to replace her with someone with so much experience and dedication to the Rock Creek community.”

Brand is now preparing for her departure, and is particularly excited to be far away from snow for a while.

And even though there is a lot unknown, her spirits are all but dampened.

“I’ve always found that when one door closes, another one opens,” she said.

Morgan Township Board of Trustees meets the first and third Wednesdays of every month at 7 p.m. at Morgan Hose Volunteer Fire Department building in Rock Creek.

Village administrator gives updates on projects

Village Administrator Terry Finger gave this status update on projects in the village.

BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON - Jefferson Village Administrator Terry Finger gave an update on projects in the village during a council meeting on Monday, March 17.

Finger said the village will have the new refuse removal contract with Waste Management in place by the end of March.

“During April, instruction sheets will be delivered

so in May we will begin curbside recycling pick up,” Finger said.

Waste Management had been the lowest bidder for the contract. Everyone in the village will receive a recycling tote.

Finger also said that the culvert project on Market and Pine streets will be resuming soon, as the weather warms up. A channel will be opened up, allowing water to flow through that new culvert,

he said.

Finger also gave an update on happenings at the recreation and community center. Recreation Department employee Randy Douglas returned to work after having time off to recover from his kidney replacement surgery.

“Randy did report to work today. I talked to him quite a bit - he’s doing well,” Finger said.

Finger said the recreation center has been

scheduling the Central Park Community Room for classes and events.

“There has been a lot of interest in renting the facility,” Finger said.

At the meeting, Clerk/ Treasurer Patty Fisher presented for council’s approval revised appropriations to include the activation of this new rental facility. Council authorized the transfer of up to $20,000 from the general fund to the recreation fund, if needed.

Saybrook Township zoning boards have open seats SAYBROOK TOWNSHIP - Residents of the unincorporated area of Saybrook Township who are interested in applying for the expiring seat on the Saybrook Township Zoning Commission or Board of Appeals (full term is five years) are welcome to drop off or mail a letter of interest to the Township Administrative Offices at 7247 Center Rd. (State Route 45), Ashtabula, OH, 44004 or fax it to (440) 969-7450 before the deadline of April 14, 2014, at 4 p.m.

The person selected to fill this vacancy will sit on the

Board with other residents that deal with residents, businesses and proposed amendments to the Saybrook Township Zoning Text.

Board members will serve on a volunteer basis, not as employees of Saybrook Township, and will be responsible to read and understand the Zoning text, along with attending public hearings with the board.

If you would like to apply for the board, please send your letter of interest before the deadline of Monday, April 14, at 4 p.m.

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Going to Alaska

BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers ROCK CREEK - In Christine Kovacs’s unit on Alaska, her gifted students at Rock Creek Elementary have learned a lot about polar bears and other arctic animals.

“We did some research to find out how they stay warm. We found that they have many adaptations for the cold, including hollow hairs that trap heat, black skin to absorb heat from the sun, and a thick layer of blubber to act as insulation,” Kovacs said.

Kovacs said her math class decided to see how much of a difference the blubber really makes.

“On each student, we slathered up one hand with ‘blubber,’ and left the other

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This is Megan Brand getting the blubber on Allie Wintz’s hand. unprotected. The students put their hands into buckets filled with icy water. We timed them to see how many seconds they could keep each hand in the wa-

Trying out the gloves from left: Allison Krawsczyn, Giovanna Piorier and Aleah Eddy.

Geneva BOE to meet March 19 The Geneva Area City Schools Board of Education will start its March 19th regular board meeting at 7:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Geneva High School auditorium at 1301 S. Ridge E., Geneva.

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This is a picture of the pop-up double bar graphs that the math class made. Back row From left: Joe Hamper, Allison Krawsczyn, Pauline Forman, Megan Brand, Monica Devine and Zach Arnett. Front row from left: Brett Bellas, Allie Wintz and Alex Hollis.

ter,” Kovacs said.

She said her class discovered that the hand covered with blubber stayed warm a lot longer.

“We used this information to make double bar graphs,” Kovacs said.

Her reading classes decided to approach the question differently.

“We wanted to investigate whether the blubber or the fur kept our hand warmer. We decided to make ‘gloves’ so that we would be able to retest if needed,” Kovacs said.

She said for the first glove, they put a bunch of Crisco into a Ziploc bag.

“We then inserted another Ziploc bag inside it and made sure that the Crisco formed a barrier all the way around. We did the same with cotton balls to simulate fur. We also tried leftover packing peanuts from a previous project,” Kovacs said.

After trying all of the gloves, the class determined that blubber makes the best Reading class: back row from left: Jacob Rollman and Zach Arnett. Front row from left: insulator, Kovacs said.

Allison Krawsczyn, Megan Jones, Giovanna Piorier and Aleah Eddy.

BEE Funds generated by the competition will augment the group’s scholarship fund which has helped a lengthy list of Geneva High School grads follow their dreams at colleges around the corner and across the United States; from the Big Ten to the Ivy League. Since 1996, Geneva Academic Boosters Club has granted nearly $100,000 in scholarships and provided an extensive array of recognition programs benefitting Geneva students.

Spellers will take their places to compete in the 2014 Adult Spelling Bee on Saturday, April 12th in the GHS Auditorium. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Master of Ceremonies for the evening will be Geneva Board of Education member and local attorney, Richard Dana.

Team photos will be taken to preserve the moment, and the team with the most prolific spellers will take home an engraved trophy, medals imprinted with the official Bee logo created

by GHS junior Grace Lillie and a year’s worth of bragging rights.

The Boosters will also offer raffle tickets for a new Kindle and for a package containing two season passes good for admission to every home Eagles sporting event

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A design by Geneva Middle School eighth-grader Olivia Giffin received the judges’ nod for runner-up in a logo contest sponsored by the Academic Boosters Club to promote interest in their Adult Spelling Bee fundraiser scheduled for April 12th. Giffin is pictured with Boosters member Kelly Forman (left), Geneva middle School Art teacher Susie Clemens, Boosters member Cathy Brashear and GMS Assistant Principal Alex Anderson. for the 2014/15 school year.

“The Adult Spelling Bee fundraiser is a must-see, fun event where teams of community leaders and high schoolers will compete for the big Bee trophy (and pride) while support-

ing the Geneva Academic Boosters Club’s mission to promote, encourage and recogniz e academic achievement, to foster academic improvement and to inspire academic excellence in our schools,”

Boosters President Jeff Griffiths said.

Teams and sponsors are still needed for the Bee. For information, contact Griffiths at 440-339-2268 or by email at griffthsjeff@ gmail.com.

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JEFFERSON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2013 CITIZEN OF THE YEAR

Nomination Form

Jefferson Area Chamber accepting nominations for Citizen of the Year

BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers

The intent of this nomination is to recognize a resident of Jefferson (or non-resident who has worked in or has made JEFFERSON - The Jefferson Area a significant presence in the Jefferson area) for their sig- Chamber of Commerce has announced nificant efforts and/or service in 2013 or recent years. Only the details for its 61st annual Citizen one person can be nominated per year. We encourage you of the Year Awards Banquet. to re-nominate people from year to year who have not been This year, the Citizen of the Year Citizen of the Year. (Use extra paper if necessary).

Awards Banquet will be held Tuesday, NOMINEE’S NAME, ADDRESS and PHONE NUMBER: April 29, in a new location at the Central Park Community Center (former Jefferson Elementary School), 104 E. ______________________________________________________ Jefferson St., Jefferson.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Social hour will begin at 6 p.m., with dinner being served at 7 p.m.

During the dinner, several awards ______________________________________________________ will be given out, including two that CHURCH: residents can submit nominations for. ______________________________________________________ The Jefferson Area Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for the SERVICE CLUBS-ORGANIZATIONS: Citizen of the Year and the Youth of ______________________________________________________ the Year.

The intent of the Citizen of the Year PUBLIC-CIVIL SERVICE: award is to recognize a resident of ______________________________________________________ Jefferson (or non-resident who works in Jefferson or has a significant presPROMOTION OF JEFFERSON: ence in Jefferson) for his or her sig______________________________________________________ nificant efforts and/or service in 2013 and/or recent years, which advance SPECIAL PROJECTS: the best interests of the Jefferson area ______________________________________________________ OTHER:

as stated in the Chamber’s Mission Statement.

Since the Chamber can only pick one person a year, Chamber officials encourage people who have nominated someone in the past who has not yet been honored to nominate that person again.

With the Youth of the Year award, the Chamber recognizes a student or former student (between the ages of 15 and 21) of the Jefferson Area School District for his/her significant efforts and/or service in his/her community and/or the great school district communities.

The nomination may be based upon a major service project in 2013 or an accumulation of service over the past few years that advances the best interests of the Jefferson area as stated in the Chamber’s Mission Statement.

Since the intent of this honor is to nurture, as well as award, the spirit of community service, it is not based upon scholastic achievement, although the nominee may be a good student who participated in many school activities. This award is an acknowledgement of service outside

______________________________________________________ NOMINATION SUBMITTED BY: ______________________________________________________ (NAME, ADDRESS & PHONE NO.)

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______________________________________________________ Return this form in a sealed envelope NO LATER THAN Friday, April 11, 2014, to Att: “Citizen of the Year,” Jefferson Area Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 100, Jefferson, OH 44047, or email us your nomination to Heather Kovacic at hkovacic@greatlakes printing.com. ______________________________________

JEFFERSON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2013 YOUTH COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD

Nomination Form The intent of this nomination is to recognize and honor a student or former student (between the ages of 15 and 21) of the Jefferson Area School District. The nominee must show significant efforts and/or services in the community or the school district. The nomination may be based upon services projected in 2013 or an accumulation of services over the past few years in the Jefferson Area School District. We encourage you to re-nominate people from year to year who have not been Youth of the Year.

(Use extra paper if necessary).

NOMINEE’S NAME, ADDRESS and PHONE NUMBER: ______________________________________________________ YOUTH INVOLVEMENT, RECREATION, SPORTS: ______________________________________________________ CHURCH: ______________________________________________________ SERVICE CLUBS-ORGANIZATIONS: ______________________________________________________ PUBLIC-CIVIL SERVICE: ______________________________________________________ PROMOTION OF JEFFERSON: ______________________________________________________ SPECIAL PROJECTS: ______________________________________________________ OTHER: ______________________________________________________ NOMINATION SUBMITTED BY: __________________________________________________________ (NAME, ADDRESS & PHONE NO.) Return this form in a sealed envelope NO LATER THAN Friday, April 11, 2014, to Att: “Youth of the Year,” Jefferson Area Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 100, Jefferson, OH 44047, or email us your nomination to Heather Kovacic at hkovacic@greatlakes printing.com.

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the classroom, while fostering the encouragement to serve fellow citizens taught directly or indirectly in some school courses.

Nominations need to be detailed and elaborated to include offices or positions held.

From the entries submitted, the Chamber also selects a Lifetime of Service Award winner and Community Service Award winner. The Chamber also welcomes people to submit names for the “Good Samaritan” Award.

Nomination forms can be found in this week’s Gazette and should be mailed no later than Friday, April 11, 2014, to the Jefferson Area Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 100, Jefferson, OH 44047.

People interested in attending the Chamber dinner also have until Friday, April 11, to reserve a spot at the dinner, as seating is limited.

The cost for the dinner is $125 for a table of eight, or $20 for individual tickets. Reservations can be made by calling Mary Jo Braden of the Lakeview Federal Credit Union at (440) 576-4382. Seating is limited, so RSVP as soon as possible.

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Waiting for spring Water fowl swim in the unfrozen part of the pond at Lake Shore Park.

Geese carefully walk across the ice.

A swan cuts a striking figure at the dock pond.

Muscovy ducks (left and above) are just some of the water fowl at Lake Shore Park.

A goose grooms itself at the dock pond.

ODOT wants to shut down Lake Road during Tourist Season

BY ZACHARY DZURICK Gazette Newspapers GENEVA ON THE LAKE – The village was informed late last week that the Ohio Department of Transportation intends to close a portion of Lake Road between June 15 and September 15.

Suffice to say, village leaders are not happy.

“It doesn’t make sense,” PHOTOS BY STEFANIE WESSELL Village Administrator Jim March 20 is the first day of spring, and even the water fowl at Lake Shore Park in Ashtabula Hockaday said. “Those are Township are likely eager for its arrival. Here, a group walks on the frozen pond. literally the only three months that you have to avoid. I don’t understand it and I don’t understand why they waited to notify us until now. I am not pleased that they waited until this stage of the game to tell us June 15 until September 15.”

ODOT plans to shut down Lake Road between Ninevah and Meyers Road. They also apparently informed the village in a nonchalant way.

“ODOT’s Larry Obhof stopped in to see the mayor and was like ‘oh by the way, we are shutting down Lake Road’,” Hockaday said. “I don’t believe ODOT has done a very nice job of notifying everybody. They have not

notified the city of Geneva. I spoke to (Geneva City Manager) Jim Pearson and it was the first he had heard of it.”

Obhof requested a meeting in May, but village officials have requested that meeting be held much sooner.

“They asked for a May meeting,” Hockaday said. “I asked if he could talk to his bosses about meeting at the end of this month or the first week of April. There are a lot of businesses and residents that we would have to notify.

I have not heard back.”

Mayor David Nelson said his discussions with Obhof about changing the timeline of the work did not go well.

“He did not seem receptive to a change,” Nelson said.

Solicitor Kyle Smith suggested that the city administration draft a letter asking 99th District State Representative John Patterson for help.

Geneva Fire Chief Tim Mills is also a Geneva Township Trustee. Once Geneva Township has an issue with ODOT, Mills shared with council the effectiveness of Representative Patterson.

“We went to three bosses

above Larry (Obhof) and we kept getting the run around,” Mill said. “We called John and it wasn’t more than a hour and half later that John called them and things were happening. Kyle is right that John has pull. He solved it in a couple of hours.”

The work on Lake Road came from a series of public meetings that were held on whether to try and salvage Lake Road or move it south.

The conclusion was reached to salvage the road and this work would go to remediate erosion issues. The village is in agreement that the work is needed but is concerned about having done during the three most important months of the year.

“We are on board with the work and I can appreciate complex funding and trying to do the work during the best weather to ensure there aren’t cost overruns,” Hockaday said. “But there are a lot of workable months.

We obviously move around our construction schedule around the season. Tourism is literally our only industry in this town. It seems like incredibly poor timing.”

Lynos String Quartet to perform at St. Peter’s

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The late Dr. C.K. Brandeberry, longtime Ashtabula County doctor, will be memorialized with a concert in his honor by the Lynos String Quartet, all students from the Cleveland Institute of Music, at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in downtown Ashtabula on Sunday, April 6, at 2 p.m. The Quartet will perform classical as well as popular music favorites.

The concert and reception following the concert are free and open to the public. The recital is part of the Church’s ongoing “Great Music Without Barriers” Concert Series sponsored by the Fine Arts Concert Committee of the Church. Dr. Brandeberry was a member of the Concert Committee. FMI, phone the Church at 992-8100. Secure parking, handicapped accessible Church. Pictured are, from left, Patrick Yim, violin, Paul Kim, violin, Nathan Watts, cello, and Jessi Pasternak, viola.

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GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • WEEK OF WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 2014 • 11A

Geneva High School Choirs to present Fifth Annual Broadway Dinner Show

BY JAN PERALA Geneva Area City Schools GENEVA - Some of Geneva High School’s most talented musicians will give their regards to Broadway when they perform show tunes from beloved musicals at the sixth annual Broadway Dinner Show tomorrow evening, Thursday, March 20th in the Commons Area at Geneva High School.

The playlist at the Broadway Dinner Show will feature performances by the GHS Women’s Chorale, the Men’s Chorus, Concert Choir and Geneva’s Image Show Choir as well as by an array of soloists and small group acts including: Once Upon a Dream from Jekyll and Hyde performed by Cayla Conrad Little Girls from Annie by Jolie Milliken Someone Like You from Jekyll and Hyde

by Hunter Brashear When You Believe from Prince of Egypt sung by Kelsey Lillie and Leah Forrest Make Someone Happy from Do Re Mi sung by Sterling Peoples, I Dreamed a Dream from Les Miserables sung by Holly Engel Run Away With Me performed by Zack Rohrbaugh The Girl in 14G from Broken Broadway performed by Rikki Metzler Shy from Once Upon a Mattress sung

by Angie Seames accompanied by Ariel Stehura Gimme Gimme from Thoroughly Modern Millie performed by Megan Kern.

The Song that Goes Like This from Spamalot performed by Zack Rohrbaugh and Megan Kern.

Defying Gravity from Wicked by Anna Minick and Elena Campbell Dance: 10, Looks: 3 from A Chorus Line performed by Madeleine Miller I’ll be Here from Ordinary Days sung by Ariel Stehura.

The evening will include an elaborate dinner buffet served up by Mary’s Diner chefs. Guests will begin with Home Made Cheese Balls and Crackers and Fresh Vegetables and Dips. The menu will include Almond Butter Chicken, Lemon Basil Pasta with Tomatoes, Spinach, Feta and Baby Shrimp, Roasted Red Skin Potatoes and California Blend Vegetable Medley. The meal will be accompanied by a Mixed Greens Salad and Dinner Rolls. On the dessert menu is Mary’s Diner’s own Boot Leg Pineapple Rum Cake.

Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. for this evening of music and dinner will be served promptly at 7 pm. Tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for students and must be purchased in advance. Tickets will not be available at the door. Proceeds from the show, sponsored by Geneva High School Choirs under the direction of Vocal Music Coordinator Michelle Mather, will benefit the GHS Choir Program.

For additional information about the show or to purchase tickets, contact Michelle Mather at 466-4831 extension 4614 or by email at michelle.mather@neomin.org.

Geneva Platt R. Spencer Elementary students provide creature comforts for furry friends at APL

PHOTOS BY JAN PERALA FOR GENEVA SCHOOLS

Geneva Platt R. Spencer Elementary students are doing their parts to keep the pets in temporary residence at the Ashtabula County Animal Protective League happy and well fed with a building wide collection effort spearheaded by the school’s student council members. The group and their advisor, Mrs. Jane Noble organized a donation drive to provide creature comforts for their furry friends at the APL as they wait for a family to bring them home. Pictured with a portion of the pet needs donated by students are (back from left) Mrs. Noble, Ashtabula County Animal Protective League Animal Welfare Director Tammy Dondorfer, fifthgraders Heidi Stamper and Kennedy Bales, fourth-grader Kylie Keefer and GPS Principal Michael Penzenik. In front are fourth-grader Joseph Blair and third-grader Christian Santiago.

Filling a care package for their furry friends at the Animal Protective League are Geneva Platt R. Spencer Elementary Student Council representatives Kennedy Bales, Kylie Keefer, Joseph Blair, Christian Santiago and Heidi Stamper. “This is such a great help to the APL and the animals we have waiting for adoption,” Animal Welfare Director Tammy Dondor fer (pictured right) said. “What a great group of students!”

PHOTO BY JAN PERALA FOR GENEVA SCHOOLS

Giving Their Regards to Broadway: Geneva High School stars Sterling Peoples, Kelsey Lillie, Jolie Milliken, Leah Forrest and Zach Rohrbaugh gather around the piano with Geneva Vocal Music Coordinator Michelle Mather to rehearse tunes they will perform at the sixth annual Broadway Dinner Show sponsored by Geneva High School Choirs.

Doors for the popular event will open at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 20th. Dinner catered by Mary’s Diner is at 7 p.m. Tickets for the show must be purchased in advance.

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“We want customers to feel comfortable with us,” Miller said. “If you go to a bigger store, they don’t know you and there is no relationship. We want to build a relationship and we have earned a lot of repeat business.”

Miller said Barter House is about servicing the needs of the customer and not just about making a sale.

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GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • WEEK OF WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 2014 • 13A

Austinburg native Spencer fifth graders dial in knowledge works for campus radio station ASHLAND — Broadcasting to all of Ashland and surrounding areas, Kate Lentz and ChrisBeisel welcome the sunrise with their radio talk show every Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings during the academic year at Ashland University.

“The Early Bird’s Word” is a morning talk show airing from 7 to 9 a.m. on Ashland University’s studentrun radio station, WRDL. The show covers the gamut from discussing sports to campus news to interviewing local celebrities.

Lentz is a junior; graduated from North Ridgeville High School and also a Sports Communication/Digital Media Production double major. She is the daughter of Mark and Lorraine Lentz of North Ridgeville and covers sporting events, discusses all sports news and even interviews AU’s own Sue Ramsey and fellow athletes.

Chris Beisel is a Digital Media Production major from Austinburg, Ohio. Son of Thomas and Nancy Beisel, and 2010 graduate of Geneva High School, Beisel is full of energy and spontaneity. If he isn’t bringing comical punch lines to the air or making you laugh, Beisel is probably thinking of a way to change that.

With an idea, Beisel started to spin the wheels last semester on a morning talk show that would touch people within the 30-mile radius that WRDL broadcasts.

“I wanted to be more of a host than a DJ. We got enough interest and with our first show last semester, we started it off right with AU President Fred Finks,” he said.

Since their first show until now, Beisel and Lentz have taken their roles to heart and look to improve the show and their talents each and every show. “Every day we host together gets better and better,” stated Lentz.

“We balance each other out really well.”

Beisel liked to point out however, that it’s not always roses, “While I like doing the show, there is a lot of research that goes into this. It’s a lot of work but it all pays off at the end of each show,” he said.

Such a task for two individuals could get overwhelming. Lentz and Beisel reassured that they couldn’t do it alone. A whole crew works together to allow such a production to happen every day of the week. In fact, three other students — Josh Spector of Millersburg, Heather Bleininger of Belle Center and Andrew Keim of Millersburg - are the hosts of “Early Bird’s Word” on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.

“There are several WRDL directors that deal with different aspects of the station. I am the program director” stated Beisel. “Kate is the sports director, Benjamin Black is the production director, Zach Lindesmith is the development director, Chelsi Howman is the news director and Logan Gay is the promotions director. Finally, none of it would be possible without our WRDL Faculty Adviser and General Manager Steve Suess.”

Beisel remembers how much progress the radio station has made during the past three years. “There was no format, but Steve brought in the Top 40 format and now students are directing shows themselves,” he said.

Lentz also was there when the program was in a state of disarray. “Just three years ago, the program was different. Nothing was as professional as it is today. It has been hard but the program is better than ever,” she said.

Why put in the work to recreate a whole new program? Why take on so much responsibility? As Lentz puts it, it’s all about passion.

“You have to breathe it, think about it, and live broadcasting. If you don’t, then you won’t make it,” she said.

“My professors know what I need to learn and criticize me to make me a better broadcaster. My hope is that The Early Bird’s Word becomes something people strive to be on.”

Beisel has a lot of passion for radio as well and wishes to pursue a career in the area of broadcasting. “I do this every day because I want to do, I want to do this after I graduate. This is my career path, no other way,” he said.

This passion comes only by the desire to entertain.

“I love to entertain and by talking to interesting people, I make people see unique individuals,” Beisel said.

When Beisel was asked for an example of interesting people he has interviewed, he didn’t have to think at all. He told of an interview he had with an Ashland wrestler who could hypnotize chickens. “I had him come in; he hypnotized a chicken and made it cluck on command. It was weird but unique,” he said.

He then went on to tell of how much he wanted to get a famous icon on the radio station but all attempts failed. “You remember when Justin Timberlake came to Columbus? Well, I emailed him to get an interview but never got a response,” he said.

One thing many people can learn from Beisel and Lentz is that students need to find their niche, their passion, their calling, that zest for life that makes them happy. Find it and commit to it, because after listening to what Beisel and Lentz have created would show anyone who has a dream that it is possible. You just have to have the desire to change from a DJ to a host.

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Clockwise from far right: Mollie Rose, Kalee Grimmett, Dominic Balsinger, teacher Joey Lynn Allds, Dylan Acierno and Hanna Elrod visualize the experiment the Platt R. Spencer Elementary fifth graders conducted on March 6.

BY ZACHARY DZURICK Gazette Newspapers GENEVA – The transfer of knowledge is always better conducted with a visual especially when connected to a strong emotion.

Years from now when their own children ask them about transmission, reflection and absorption of sound the 2014 Platt R. Spencer fifth grade class will have a happy memory to remind them of what they learned.

Fifth-grade science teacher Joey Lynn Allds had her 83 fifth graders participate in a series of experiments to learn about sound.

Each student worked with a partner to participate in the model telephone investigation. The students took that children’s game and used to research sound.

“All the students are

working towards a goal to learn about sound and how it transmits and absorbs,” Allds said. “I feel that by having the kids conduct an investigation with their friends it helps them learn and helps them remember what they are learning as they do it on their own with a little guidance from me.”

Allds had the students work together with their peers to investigate the issue. She offered guidance and support but let the students make their own discoveries.

The students really enjoyed the process.

“I thought it was fun because we got to work together,” Kalee Grimmett said. “We got to see how sound travels and that if the string touched the ground you couldn’t hear sound but

you could hear if a string was tight you could hear.”

Dylan Acierno said that he learned a lot.

“It was all new to me. I was a blank page,” Acierno said. “I learned that sound needs a medium and that was the string between the cups.”

Dominic Balsinger enjoyed being able to work on the problem with a friend rather than just sitting in class listening.

“I enjoyed that we got to do with a partner,” Balsinger said. “It helped my social skills.”

Mollie Rose got to see a practical application of what they tested at her home. She used that knowledge to make a prediction for her experiment.

“My brother has a guitar and my sister made the string really loose so when

he strummed it didn’t make a sound but it still vibrated,” Rose said. “So for our experiment when the string was loose I predicted the other person wouldn’t hear it but you would still feel the vibration.”

And at the end of the day, the students learned something while having a good time.

“It was fun to learn how to make a model telephone to use with your friends,” Hanna Elrod said.

Principal Michael Penzenik was thrilled with the project.

“I was observing and the kids were so excited that it got me excited,’ Pezenik said. “The kids got to do this with their friends and they will now remember it better. It made learning active and the brain is more engaged.”

Superior Intermediate celebrates academic success

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Lakeside High School students Patton Sidbeck, Nick Meola, Superior Intermediate Ashton Wheelock receives his Damondre Haywood, Matt Lunghoffer, Sharisse Hunt and medals for passing reading and math. Damondre Keith Griffin celebrate with fifth-grader Kiera Wyman.

Haywood and Ashton Wheelock are pictured.

ASHTABULA - Ashtabula Area City Schools’ Superior Intermediate held a special assembly celebrating the academic success of 326 students who passed the reading, math and/ or science section of the fall state OAA tests. On hand were Lakeside High School students who passed out medals and spoke to the students about

the importance of achieving dreams, working hard to be the best you can be and being positive role models.

“Not studying for tests or not doing your homework is the easy way out.

To excel in anything takes dedication.

Your school work has to come first, before any sport you play or club you join.

To be a winner in life you have to work

hard, especially in the classroom,” said LHS student Keith Griffin.

“We are proud of each and every one of you,” said Principal Cris Rutz.

“You are the reason we are a great school and district. Work hard each and every day. Remember, the sky is the limit. You can achieve anything you want if you work hard.”

Ashtabula Area City Schools’ kindergarten registration is rescheduled Due to inclement weather on Wednesday, March 12, kindergarten registration at Ontario Primary was canceled. It has been re-scheduled for: Wednesday, March 26 9-11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

No appointment necessary. Please bring your child with you to registration!

Forms available at any elementary school building or local daycare facilities.

Please note: There will be no school for current kindergarten students who attend Ontario Primary only on Wednesday, March 26.

Looking ahead: There will be three ‘Round-up Days’ for Ashtabula Area City Schools to register your child for kindergarten if you missed March registration. Please call the Central Registration Office (440-992-1234) to make an appointment for one of the following days: Monday, April 14; Tuesday, April 15; or Wednesday, April 30.

Education

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Erie Intermediate announces Science Fair winners

Right to Read Week door winners

Paul Orshoski’s books were the focus of Right to Read Week as the classrooms at Jefferson Elementary School decorated their doors using his books for inspiration. The doors were judged by Mr. Orshoski and several school staff members. First-place winner: first-grade teachers Miss Meredith Buck and Mrs. Casey Shatto.

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Erie Intermediate proudly announces its winners for the 2014 Science Fair. Three winners pictured from the left: Logan Joseph - 1st place, Zachary Lefik – 2nd place, and Tyler Doyle – 3rd place. Honorable Mention goes to (not pictured) Kayla Loomis, Eloise Kelly, Tristain Harris, Sarah Pallutch, Michael Stancliff and Arianna Manning.

Geneva Business Women offering scholarships The Geneva Business Women’s group is offering two $500 scholarships to any woman continuing her education after high school. The applicant’s permanent address must be within the Geneva Area School District.

Applications are available at the Geneva Public Library or Geneva High School Guidance office and must be post-marked by April 11, 2014.

Second-place winner: firstgrade teachers Mrs. Cindy Locy and Mr. Steve Daubenspeck.

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Third-place winner: second-grade teacher Mrs. Mary Ford.

What will I look like when I’m 100?

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To celebrate the 100th day of school, the kindergarten students in Mrs. Sarah Severino’s class (AACS, Ontario Primary) were asked to think about what they’d look like when they turn 100. They were also asked to think about how they’d “dress” and how it would be different from the clothes they wear now. The result was creativity combined with fun when over 20 students returned to school sporting mustaches, curlers, sewing kits and in some cases housecoats! “This is a fun activity I do each year. I love hearing stories about students discussing the activity with their grandparents and in some cases great grandparents. Many of their ideas come from grandma and grandpa,” said Severino. Surrounding Mrs. Severino are students: Lauren Carr, Molly Cole, La’Ray Hall, Ian Moore, Joel Navarro, Emma Hutchins and Elyjah Staten.

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Kindergarten registration Loftus signs with Wagner College to be held for Jefferson Area Local Schools

ASHTABULA - Lakeside Standout Tyler Loftus recently signed to to play football at Div. 1 Wagner College. Surrounded by family and friends, Lakeside quarJEFFERSON - Kindergarten registration is soon to be- terback Tyler Loftus offigin for the Jefferson Area Local Schools district. This reg- cially commits to play footistration is for children at Jefferson and Rock Creek El- ball for Div. 1 Wagner College located in Staten Island, ementary schools.

Kindergarten children must be five years of age on or New York. Lotus is the son of Scott and Gaylenne before Aug. 1, 2014.

Registration and screening will be by appointment Loftus. only at: SUBMITTED PHOTO • Jefferson Elementary School Tuesday, April 15, 2014, and Wednesday, April 16, 2014 Pictured: The Loftus family: Tyler (center), brother • Rock Creek Elementary School Spencer, parents Scott Thursday, April 17, 2014 and Gaylenne. Also Make your appointment by calling your school office from pictured: LHS Principal; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. starting Monday, March 17, through FriDonald Rapose, Gabbi day, March 28.

Huffman, coaches Only parents are permitted to register their child. In Olajuwon Cooper and cases of divorce or separation, only the custodial parent Frank Hall, Kyle Conel and can register the child.

Nick Meola.

Important: During this call, please be prepared to give your child’s full name, mailing and street address, home phone number, cell phone number, date of birth, and the names and work phone numbers of parents/custodian/ guardians.

The ODNR Division of Wildlife will host a free workshop You need to bring your child to the registration appoint- where attendees will become certified Passport to Fishing ment and your child’s: instructors. The workshop is scheduled for Saturday, April 26th, 2013 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Wildlife District Three, 1. Birth Certificate 2. Immunization Record – State law requires: 5 DTAP, 912 Portage Lakes Drive, Akron.

The workshop is free but pre-registration is required; call 4 IPV, 2MMR, 3 Hepatitis B, 2 Chicken Pox (Complete immunization record is required at the time of registra- Ken Fry, Division of Wildlife at (330) 245-3030 or email kenneth.fry@dnr.state.oh.us. Attendees will be required to tion.) participate in a background check.

3. Proof of Residency By becoming certified instructors, attendees will help conBring your most recent electric or other utility bill – it must have your name, address and date on it. (If you are living with a relative or friend, bring their most recent electric or other utility bill – must have their name, address, and date on it.)

After considering public input and reviewing data, 4. Legal document showing proof of custody if a di- modifications were made to the 2014-2015 hunting reguvorce or separation is involved. lations proposals that the Ohio Wildlife Council will vote 5. Child’s Social Security number (last four numbers only) on at their next meeting, according to the Ohio Depart6. Drivers’ license ment of Natural Resources (ODNR).

The amended proposal states that shotguns and pistol At the registration appointment, a series of Developmental Screening tests will be given to your child. The ar- cartridge rifles used for white-tailed deer hunting be eas screened will be language arts, math and speech/lan- loaded with no more than three shells in the magazine guage. The screening program will not exclude any chil- and chamber combined. The current hunting regulation states a shotgun must be plugged if it is capable of holddren from school that are of legal age. However, it will help ing more than three shells. The initial proposal required parents make informed decisions about their child’s school a magazine plug or inert ammunition to limit capacity for career. Allow approximately 45-60 minutes for your appoint- pistol cartridge rifles. ment.

Deer bag limit adjustments were proposed in five counAdditional services offered include: ties. The updated bag limit proposal would lower limits in —Jefferson Safety Town Registration – sponsored by the Trumbull County to three deer and Mercer County to two deer. The antlerless permit was proposed to be removed from Jefferson Community Center —Rock Creek Safety Town Registration – sponsored by Hardin, Knox and Lawrence counties, where the bag limit remains three deer. Hunters may harvest only one antlered Rock Creek Elementary School PTO deer in Ohio, regardless of method of take or location.

School officials remind parents that it is important that The ODNR Division of Wildlife remains committed to you register your child on one of these dates so the school properly managing Ohio’s deer populations through a comdistrict can plan classes now for the fall. bination of regulatory and programmatic changes.

Proposals to reduce many county deer bag limits and al-

Spaces available for April 26th Fishing Instructor Certification Workshop nect students with the outdoors. Resources available to instructors include grants, equipment, brochures, and training.

Passport to Fishing was developed by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and adopted by the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation. Workshops teach volunteers the basics of fishing and how to run a four-station fishing program with a fishing event. These instructors then go back to their communities, with a written curriculum and training aids, to teach youngsters and beginning anglers the basics of fishing. Visit www.wildohio.com for more information.

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The Ohio Wildlife Council will vote on proposals at its next regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, April 9.

Go to wildohio.com for more information about deer and deer hunting.

Yearly tradition continues at Morgan Hose ROCK CREEK – The smell of hot cakes and freshly ground sausage continue to be in the air Sunday mornings for Morgan Hose firefighters’ pancake breakfasts.

All-you-can-eat pancake breakfasts will be held March 23 and 30 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. All proceeds from the event go to the Morgan Hose Firefighters Association Fund and will be used in conjunction with other fundraising dollars for future fire equipment purchases that, in one form or another, benefit the entire community.

Adult tickets may be purchased at the door for $7.50 each, senior citizens $6.50, and children ages 2-11 pay $4. Children under age 2 eat for free.

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Sports Lions edge out Bears during boys senior classic

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BY BYRON C. WESSELL Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON – The Star Beacon-Ed Batanian Senior Classic boys game was a much higher scoring contest as Lions defeated the Bears 83-71.

The Lions consisted of: Kurt Smith-Madison, Tim Givins-Conneaut, Kyle Sprinkle-Conneaut, Connor McLauglin- Edgewood, Anthony Monda-Edgewood, Tristan Bradley-Lakeside, Marcell Ballenger-Lakeside, Wyatt WeyhmellerJefferson, Tim Baker-PV, Brandon Kovach-Geneva, Steve Jewell- Geneva, Brad Rinella-Riverside, Joe McDonald-Riverside and Jake Vormelker-GV. The Bears consisted of: Ryan Oatman-Conneaut, Lorenz Sistrunk-Lakeside, Kyle Downs-Lakeside, Joe Jackson-Jefferson, David Chase-Jefferson, Ron Varckette-Geneva, Jeremiah Allen-Genva, Maxx Brubaker-Riverside, Tim

Keller-Riverside, Quintin Ratliff- PV, Joey ZappitelliEdgewood, Matt FitchetEdgewood and Chandler Verhas-GV. The Lions were coached by John BowlerEdgewood and James HoodLakeside, while the Bears were coached by Steve French-Jefferson and Matt Vespa-Geneva.

The Bears got off to a 100 start, but the Lions recovered to go into the second quarter down three at 16-13.

Quintin Ratliff led the Bears with four points and Lorenz Sistrunk and Kyle Downs each hit at three-pointer.

David Chase, Ron Varckette and Joey Zappitelli all added baskets for the Bears. Brandon Kovach led the Lions with four points in the opening quarter. The Lions got big production from Wyatt Weyhmeller on the boards with six rebounds to go with a basket. Kyle Sprinkle hit a three-pointer to help cut the lead to 12-9. Connor McLaughlin and Tristan Bradley added the other bas-

kets for the Lions.

The Lions were able to take the lead in a back and forth second quarter and led by two points going into halftime up 36-34. Kyle Downs kept the Bears in front with six points and five rebounds in the second quarter. Ryan Oatman also scored six points for the Bears.

Jeremiah Allen chipped in four points and three rebounds and Joe Jackson added a basket. Jake Vormelker helped the Bears take brief leads in the second quarter behind eight points, including a pair of three-pointers. Connor McLaughlin did his part as well with four points, six rebounds and two assists.

Marcell Ballenger added four points and Brad Rinella connected on a three-pointer.

Joe McDonald and Tristan Bradley added the other baskets in the quarter for the Lions.

The Lions were able to storm ahead in the third quarter 64-51. Tim Baker sparked the team with three,

three-pointers in the quarter. The Lions also received three’s from Tim Givins and Kurt Smith.

Wyatt Wehmeller scored nine points, including a threepointer of his own. Marcell Ballenger was also productive with four points, five rebounds, three blocks, two steals and two assists in the third quarter.

David Chase tried to keep the Bears from falling behind too far with six points.

Quintin Ratliff and Lorenz Sistrunk each added four.

Matt Fitchet added the only other bucket in the quarter and Chandler Verhas hit a free-throw.

The Lions held on for the win with a final score of 8371. Connor McLaughlin sealed the team MVP with eight more points in the final quarter. McLaughlin finished with 14 points. Jake Vormelker added a threepointer to give him 11 points Jeremiah Allen, of Geneva, plays in a senior classic boys in the game. Steve Jewell, basketball game at Jefferson High School.

Joe McDonald, Tristan Bradley and Marcell Ballenger final quarter. the court Jake Vormelker each added a basket in the Kyle Downs added to his edged out Connor night with five more points McLaughlin with three out in the quarter as he was of five three’s after the two named MVP for the Bears tied with four of ten. with 14 points total.

Vormelker and Mercer also Cory Mercer edged out tied in the final three-point Kyle Downs in the first round 5-5 before Mercer conround of the three-point con- nected on four of five for the test 5-4. On the other side of win.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF DANIELLE SMOCK

David Chase, of Jefferson, dunks during the Star BeaconEd Batanian Senior classic.

Lorenz Sistrunk, of Lakeside, contests a shot by Marcell Conner McLaughlin, of Edgewood, attempts a shot during Ballenger, of Lakeside, during a senior classic boys the boys senior classic basketball game. basketball game.

Open practice and “Springduro 150” Enduro up next at Sharon Saturday After the “Circle Track Showdown” Snowmobile, ATV, and Side-by-Side races were completed on January 25, Sharon Speedway is scheduled to resume the 85th anniversary season this Saturday afternoon, March 22 (weather permitting) with open practice followed by the “Springduro 150” Enduro. Gates open at 9 a.m. with open practice from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. followed by the Enduro.

The inaugural “Springduro 150” in 2010 was won by Andy Sweetland, an Enduro veteran and E-Mod racer, from Spartansburg, Pa. Sweetland came from the 39th starting position to capture the $1,000 prize. Enduro ace Tim Gillette of Linesville, Pa. nailed down the $1,000 victories in both the 2011 and 2012 races. Last year’s event was cancelled.

A total of 42 cars have pre-entered for the Enduro, which pays $1,000 to the winner, $500 for second, $400 for third, $300 for fourth, and $200 for fifth. New entries will be accepted on Saturday at the cost of $100. Regis-

tration forms are available on the website by going to SharonSpeedway.com, clicking on the Drivers tab followed by the Registration link. The starting line-up is also posted on the website.

In 2012, a record 66 cars took part in the open practice. Cars of any kind will be able to practice. The transponder scoring loop will be functional with results uploaded to MyLaps after the conclusion of practice. Drivers in the Speedway’s regular six weekly divisions will also have the opportunity to register for the season.

Grandstand admission is just $7 for those 14 and older.

Children 13 and under are always free in the grandstand.

Pit admission is $20.

The 2014 regular racing season will get underway on Saturday, April 19 at 7 p.m. featuring the Hovis Auto & Truck Supply DIRTcar Big-Block Modifieds, Barris Supply RUSH Late Models, Summit Racing Equipment Modifieds, Gibson Insurance Agency Stock Cars, HTMA/

Precise Racing Products Econo Mods, and the Deforest Used Parts Mini Stocks.

Sharon Speedway is owned by the Blaney, Weller, and Kirila Families and is a 3/8-mile dirt track located on Custer-Orangeville Road in Hartford, Ohio near the intersection of Routes 7 & 305. For more information, check out the website at www.sharonspeedway.com or call 330772-5481. Become a fan of Sharon Speedway on Facebook at www.facebook.com/sharonspeedway and follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/sharonspdwy.

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Sports

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Geena Gabriel brings the ball up the court for the Stars during the Girls Senior Classic basketball game.

Julie Gavorski, of Madison, and Sharisse Hunt, of Lakeside, tip off during the girls senior classic.

Seniors play in final basketball game

BY BYRON C. WESSELL Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON – The Star Beacon-Ed Batanian Senior Classic basketball games were played on Tuesday, March 11. The girls team consisted of the Stars coached by Rod Holmes-Jefferson and Nick Iarocci-St. John and the Comets coached by Nancy Barbo-Geneva and Tony Pasanen-Conneaut.

The Stars consisted of: Carrie Pascarella-Edgewood, Emily Powers-St. John, Alivia Cimorelli-St. John, Sharisse Hunt-Lakeside, Celeste Farrell-Perry, Taylor Lipinsky-PV, Mackenzie

Stenroos-St. John, Colleen O’Connor-Jefferson, Geena Gabriel-PV, Gia SaturdayEdgewood, Gabby West-Perry, Sarah Brook-Jefferson and Cortney HumphreyEdgewood.

The Comets consisted of: Natalie Bertolasio-Conneaut, Kelsey Merritt-GV, Erin FahlRiverside, Brooke BennettConneaut, Alyssa ScottGeneva, Chelsea Stehlik-GV, Julie Gavorski-Madison, Chris Futty-GV, Emily BallGeneva, Taylor Bland-Madison and Annaliesa FistekGeneva.

Some other seniors on the roster but not in attendance were: Tayler Gustin-Madison,

Rae Ann Benedict- St. John and Taryn Siemers- St. John.

The Comets were able to pull out a decisive 61-25 win over the Stars. The game was close in the first quarter as the Comets had a 12-8 edge. Erin Fahl led the Comets with four points in the opening quarter, including a three-pointer.

Natalie Bertolasio also connected on a three-pointer.

Julie Gavorski and Chris Futty each added a basket and Emily Ball hit a free throw.

Geena Gabriel led the Stars with three points.

Celeste Farrell and Gia Saturday added a basket, while Colleen O’Conner hit a free

Alyssa Scott, Emily Ball, and Annaliesa Fistek all of Geneva play for the Comets during the Girls Senior Classic basketball game.

throw. Chris Futty hauled in four rebounds for the Comets in the opening quarter, while Taylor Bland added three.

Colleen O’Conner grabbed four rebounds for the Stars sand Sharisse Hunt pulled in three.

The Comets held the Stars to only four points in the second quarter. Gabby West and Sharisse Hunt each had a basket in the quarter. The Comets took a 21-12 lead into halftime. Brooke Bennett and Natalie Bertolasio each hit three-pointers in the second quarter. Taylor Bland added a basket and Gavorski hit a free throw.

The Stars continued to

struggle on offense in the third quarter with only four more points. Geena Gabriel scored all four points for the Stars. Brooke Bennett, Annaliesa Fistek and Emily Ball each hit three pointers in the third quarter. Ball led the Comets with seven points and three rebounds in the quarter. Taylor Bland added three points and Julie Gavorski had a basket. The Comets upped their lead to 41-16 after three quarters of action.

The Comets continued to score in the fourth quarter as Taylor Bland led the way with eight points. Bland finished with a game high 13

points in the win. Cortney Humphrey scored four quick points for the Stars in the final quarter. Sarah Brook got on the board with a basket and two rebounds.

Taylor Bland was named MVP of the game for the Comets, while Geena Gabriel was named player of the game for the Stars.

In the three-point contest Natalie Bertolasio made eight of ten three’s to move on over Taylor Bland who made four of ten.

Geena Gabriel made six of ten to move on over Gia Saturday. In the three-point final Bertolasio defeated Gabriel 5-2.

Taylor Bland, of Madison, shoots a free throw for the Comets during a game against the Stars Classic.

PHOTOS BY BYRON WESSELL

Chase to run at Hillsdale

BY BYRON C. WESSELL Gazette Newspapers

David Chase, of Jefferson, holds a Hillsdale banner with his mother Dawn Chase after signing his letter of intent.

JEFFERSON – David Chase, the son of David and Dawn Chase, recently signed his letter of intent to attend Hillsdale College and participate in track. David is receiving an athletic scholarship along with some grant money to attend the school. Chase has participated in track since the seventh grade and looks to earn his fourth letter during his final season.

“I like being competitive and I like that fact that I’m good at it,” Chase said on what he likes about track.

His main goal for the season is to perform his best at the state meets.

“Whatever height or time or result that gives me I’m fine with as long as I perform my best. I just want to perform my absolute best and

get there of course,” Chase said.

Chase will be competing in the high jump, the 400 and the 200. He may also participate in a couple other events depending on team need, which may include the 4x4 relay and the long jump.

David Chase has an impressive resume when it comes to track and field. He has been to Regionals three times in both the high jump and 4x4. During his junior season he also went to regionals in the 400. He has moved on to go to state twice in the high jump. He finished first at districts and regionals in the high jump during his junior season as well.

In college David is looking at competing in both the high jump and the decathlon which features ten different events. The events are bro-

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David Chase, of Jefferson, signs his letter of intent to attend Hillsdale College as his father David (right) and coach T.J. Furman look on. ken up over two days and conWhile at Hillsdale David sist of: 100m, long jump, shot plans to major in history and put, high jump, 400m, 110m classical education. hurdles, discus throw, pole David was also a great vault, javelin throw and cross country runner, but he 1500m. gave it up after his sophoDavid has yet to practice more season to concentrate some of the events like the on track. javelin and discus, but he has “Cross Country is still a experience in most of the oth- great sport and I enjoy players. ing basketball, but after I fin“I have tons of stuff to ished fourth at state my learn still,” Chase said on sophomore year I knew I participating in the decathlon wanted to concentrate more in college. on track,” Chase said.

Religion

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Religious Briefs

Through April 10 Ashtabula: Lenten Bible study

Our Lady of Peace Parish will offer a seven-week Lenten Bible study titled “Put Your Faith to Work” written by Kevin Fridays through April 11 Ashtabula: Fish Perrotta. The study is being offered 7-9:45 pm on Thursdays from Feb. 27 to April 10 at Our Lady of Peace Ministry Formaand shrimp dinners tion Center which is located next to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Fish and shrimp dinners return to Our Lady of Peace Church. The study of the New Testament book of James is Parish, located at 1200 E. 21st St. in Ashtabula. Dinners about its “author,” James, who became leader of the church in will be held each Friday, Feb. 7 through April 11. Hours Jerusalem following the death and resurrection of Christ. The are 4-7 p.m. Dinners are held in the St. Joseph Church cost of the study is $10. Interested persons can receive further Community Room. Take outs are also available. Menu in- information by calling George Richards (998-0895), who will cludes fried fish, breaded baked fish, unbreaded baked fish facilitate the study and can register participants. and shrimp dinners. Macaroni and cheese dinners are also available. The fried fish is AUCE with all entrees. Side March 27 Austinburg Township: Free dishes include coleslaw, new potatoes, French fries, community dinner applesauce and mac and cheese. Free seconds are offered The Austinburg First United Church of Christ, 2870 Rt. on all the sides. The fabulous dessert table is included at no extra cost. The dinner costs $8.50 for adults (ages 12- 307, Austinburg, will hold a free community dinner on 4:3059), $7.50 for seniors (age 60 and over) and $4 for children 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 27. age 11 and under. Shrimp dinners are $9.50.

Fridays through April 11 Rock Creek: Fish/shrimp dinner Sacred Heart Church, located on Route 45 just north of Rock Creek, will hold fish/shrimp dinners on Fridays through April 11. Fried or baked fish, shrimp or combo.

Choice of any of the following: coleslaw, applesauce, green beans, French fries, baked potato, macaroni and cheese, coffee, tea or lemonade. Adults, $8; children age 4-10, $4; and children three and under, free. Carry outs available.

Phone orders at (440) 563-5255. Proceeds to benefit Adult Support Group. Desserts available at extra charge.

March 27 Saybrook Township: Free community dinner

A free community dinner will be held on Thursday, March 27, from 5-6 p.m. in the Church Social Hall. Come enjoy a free dinner, dessert and drink, served to you by members of Saybrook United Methodist Church, 7900 S. Depot Rd, Saybrook. (across from St. John School). All are welcome!

April 5 Pierpont: Relay for Life fundraising dinner

April 6 Saybrook Township: Blood drive Saybrook United Methodist church will be hosting a blood drive for the Red Cross on April 6 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. The church is located at 7900 Depot Road across the street from St. John School. Come give blood and receive a free gift from The Cleveland Clinic.

April 6 Ashtabula: Music without Barriers The Music Without Barriers Concert Series presents an exciting afternoon of music dedicated to the memory of Dr. C.K. Brandeberry, board member, featuring the Lynos String Quartet of Patrick Yim, violin, Paul Kim, violin, Nathan Watts, cello, Jessi Pasternak, viola, on 2 p.m. Sunday, April 6, at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 4901 Main Avenue, Ashtabula.

Concert and reception are free and open to the public.

May 16-17 Pierpont: Yard sale Relay for Life will have a yard sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day at the Pierpont Presbyterian Church on Route 7.

Ongoing Bible Study group continues to meet A Bible study group meets 7 p.m. every Thursday in Ashtabula. Open to the public - not affiliated with or promoting any particular church denomination. Grab a coffee and join the group at McDonald’s, 918 Lake Ave., Ashtabula, OH. Bring your Bible and any questions you might have. View the website at TheRemnantofIsrael.org or call (440) 228-6157.

A fundraiser for Relay for Life will be held 4-7 p.m. April Alcoholics Anonymous meets in Jefferson 5 at the Pierpont Presbyterian Church. The April 5th dinAlcoholics Anonymous (AA) meets at First Congreganer includes lasagna, scalloped potatoes, salad, juice and tional UCC, 41 E. Jefferson St., in Jefferson on Monday Wednesdays through April 8 Austinburg coffee. $9 suggested donation. nights at 8 p.m. Al-Anon also meets at the Lutheran Church at 89 E Satin St., Jefferson, on Mondays at 8 p.m. They Township: Lent - A Journey Together April 5 Jefferson: Kids’ Stuff Resale also have AA meetings on Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m.

Lent - A Journey Together, a weekly cross-generation Kids’ Stuff Resale will be set up like a flea market at learning event and soup supper, will be offered in the Jefferson United Methodist Church with such items as books, Weight Watchers meets in Jefferson Austinburg First United Church of Christ Fellowship Hall, clothes, cribs, toys, highchairs and much more being sold.

Weight Watchers meets at the First Congregational 2879 Rt. 307, beginning Wednesday, March 12, from 5:30- The doors will be open at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 5. An UCC, 41 E. Jefferson St., in Jefferson, on Tuesday nights 7 p.m. Pastor Candy Thomas will lead the time together, admission fee of $5 will be charged the first hour to those at 5:30 p.m. which will be held on five Wednesdays through April 8. wanting to get first choice and after 11 a.m. the fee will be Plan to come and bring a friend for faith-filled fun, mean- reduced to $1. All sellers are also responsible for their table’s Jefferson United Methodist Church invites ingful learning, and community. Children are welcome. setup during the 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. time slot on April 5 and public to Christian Cafe cleanup of their table after the Kids’ Stuff Resale Wednesdays through April 9 Ashtabula: sequential The Jefferson United Methodist Church, 125 E. Jefferson has concluded. A limited amount of tables are available.

Therefore those interested in selling their items are encour- St., will be providing a free, family-style, hearty home-cooked Soup and Bible Study meal the first and third Tuesday of each month from 4-6 p.m.

Bethany Lutheran Church will hold a Lenten weekly aged to contact Glenn and Danielle Jackson at All persons in the area are welcome to come enjoy good food, Soup and Bible Study will be held each Wednesday at noon glennjjr@outlook.com or call (440) 563-3338. A fee of $20 per and share conversations in the warmth of Christian love. table is required along with a completed application. and at 6 p.m. on March 12, 19, 26, April 2, and April 9.

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2013/2014 Geneva Girls Basketball Team Varsity Grade #45 Annaliesa Fistek 12 #32 Emily Ball 12 #12 Alyssa Scott 12 #10 Rachael Harrington 11 #20 Angeline Seames 11 #23 Sarah Juncker 11 #13 Lindsey Mayle 10 #22 Shayla Cross 10 #25 Hanna Pakkala 10 #33 Dareion Marrison 09 #35 Emily Corlew 09 INJ Courtney Harriman 10 Manager:Amanda Landon Head Coach: Nancy Barbo Assistants: Rob DiPofi, John Barbo, Chip Sorber

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GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • WEEK OF WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 2014 • 20A GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • WEEK OF WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 2014 • 20A

Geneva Area Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 84 • 866 East Main Street • Geneva, Ohio 44041 Phone: 440-466-8694 • Fax: 440-466-0823 Email: info@genevachamber.org • Website: www.genevachamber.org

2014 Board of Directors & Officers Officers President: Bill Widlits, Chestnut Homes I-Vice President: Kim Patrone, Quail Hollow Resort II-Vice President: Evan Jahn, Waste Management Treasurer: Douglas Braun, Lakeview Federal Credit Union Executive Director: Sue Ellen Foote

Board of Directors Jennifer Brown, City of Geneva Beth Cheney, Rae-Ann Geneva Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Jaime Cordova, SPIRE Institute Banquet Center and SPIRE Fuel Mike Goddard, Crawford Insurance Agency Cliff Henry, Harpersfield Township Brett Horvath, Geneva Area City Schools Renee Keener, Keener Accounting & Tax Service Shirley Lehmann, Northwest Savings Bank Tim Lenart, Individual Tony Long, JLS Computer & Accounting Service Richard Phinney, Rosemary’s Pizzeria Darrel Ramsey, HDT EP, Inc. Eileen Seiter, Andover Bank Amanda Tirotta, Lakeview Federal Credit Union Chris Tredent, UH Geneva Medical Center Terri Vincent, Loudermilk Tractor & Cycle

Welcome New Member Welcome the following business as a new member of the Geneva Area Chamber of Commerce. Please consider them for your personal and professional needs.

Saybrook Banquet Centre Location: 3116 North Bend Rd., Ashtabula, OH 44004 Mailing: 4731 Manchester Court, Austinburg, OH 44010 Contacts: Annette DeGeorge Hayes, Mgr. & Paul and Stacey Laurello, Owners Phone: (440) 998-3525 Email: saybrookbc@gmail.com Saybrook Banquet Centre is one of the county’s largest event venues. We pride ourselves in giving you great service in a clean and comfortable atmosphere. Our meeting room seats 60 for smaller gatherings such as corporate training, showers, and graduations. Our ballroom seats events up to 525, perfect for weddings, fundraisers, raffles, family reunions, job fairs, etc.

Harpersfield Volunteer Fire Department and Auxiliary Annual Lenten Dinners March 7, March 21, April 4, April 18 From 5-7 p.m. at Harpersfield Community Center on CorkCold Springs Road.

Menu: Breaded Fish, Shrimp, Chicken, or Combo with Fries, Cole Slaw, Rolls, Beverage, and Dessert. Cost $9 Adult, $8 seniors age 60+, $5 Children (Carry-out available) Proceeds benefit the Harpersfield Fire Department projects.

Community Calendar of Events March 21, Harpersfield Lenten Dinner, 5-7 p.m., Harpersfield Community Center.

March 25, 8th Annual Geneva Rotary Chocolate Fest at Geneva High School, 5:30-8 p.m., ticket sample 5 for $5 at door for chocolate samples. FMI call Terri Vincent for vendor space or for tickets 466-0016.

March 26, Contacts ‘N’ Coffee at Snap Fitness Geneva, 767 S. Broadway, Geneva. 8 a.m. RSVP by March 19, by calling 466-8694.

March 31 till April 7, Spring Break for Geneva students.

April 4, Harpersfield Lenten Dinner, 5-7 p.m., Harpersfield Community Center.

April 5, Geneva Kiwanis Red Barn Duck Race. Dinner, music, Chinese Auction, wagering Night at the Races, and live entertainment. FMI call Cindy at 440-339-4324.

April 6, 17th Annual Geneva Area Chamber Chinese Auction, at Geneva High School, tickets $5 per person.

Starting 1 p.m., Drawing 2:30 p.m., Grand Prize and 50/50 tickets at event. Donations and tickets call 466-8694.

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April 11, 9th Annual Senior Service Health Fair, at Geneva Community Center, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.. Free to the public. FMI call Rae-Ann Geneva 466-5733.

April 12, Country Easter Day at Regal Vineyards, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fun family day. Proceeds will benefit the Geneva Food Pantry. Rain date April 19. FMI call 440-812-4936.

April 19, Geneva Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast, 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Geneva Methodist Church. Easter Bunny 8x10 photos of individual or family $10. Chinese Auction and a 50/50 drawing.

FMI Chris Larick 466-1685, email clarick@ncweb.com.

April 19, 34th Annual Geneva Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt at Kiwanis Park. Held sunshine, rain, or snow. The Easter Bunny will greet all hunters at 11 a.m. Bring your own basket. Come one, come all and enjoy this family event. FMI Chris Larick 4661685.

April 20, Easter.

April 22, First Aid & CPR Training, (accrediting for the mandated 2-hour safety seminar for workers’ compensation group rating). The 4-hour Basic CPR and First Aid class will be held at NAD-Northwest Ambulance from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost $10, to register call Chamber 466-8694. *NOTE: Geneva Community Day will not take place this year.

2014 CONTACTS ‘N’ COFFEE Friendly, Informal, and Focused Networking...

Join Chamber Members from the Madison Perry and Geneva Area Chambers of Commerce 8 a.m. (1 Hour) - There is no charge to attend!

March 26 - Snap Fitness Geneva, 767 S. Broadway, Geneva, located in the Geneva Giant Eagle Plaza.

April 23 - Gilson Gardens, Madison Call or email reservations to the Geneva Area Chamber by the Wednesday before the scheduled date, at 466-8694. The host will provide coffee and morning refreshments. Every member gets 30 seconds to say whatever you want about your business. Members can bring business cards, literature, flyers, or a door prize to promote your business. Chamber members from both the Geneva Area Chamber and Madison-Perry Chamber are invited to attend.

17th ANNUAL CHINESE AUCTION April 6, 2014 (Sunday) To have a successful auction we need donated items.

You will receive a tax deductive receipt for your donation. Please drop off at the Chamber office, or call to make arrangements for pick-up.

The Geneva Area Chamber will hold its 17th Annual Chinese Auction on Sunday, April 6, 2014 at the Geneva High School.

The purpose of the auction is to raise funds for the Chamber’s

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Scholarship Fund for Geneva High School students. This is a fun family event.

The Geneva Area Chamber Foundation is 501(c)(3), and you will receive a tax deductive receipt for your donation. Some examples of the auction items are: restaurant certificates, specially filled baskets, golf passes, over-night stays, certificates, sports tickets, sports items, plants, tools, toys, and much more. At the auction, tickets will be available for the grand prize, and for a 50/50 raffle.

Last year there were 266 regular auction items, 18 grand prizes, 57 door prizes and 13 silent-auction items, and the 50/50 raffle was $469.75. Please drop off donations at the Chamber office, or call to have your donation picked up.

First Aid & CPR Training Tuesday, April 22, 2014 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

At Northwest Ambulance District, 1480 S. Broadway, Geneva Cost $10 - Reservations by calling the Chamber office 466-8694 This training will count as a 2-hour workers’ compensation group safety training seminar for Chamber members. All will receive a CPR card good for two years. This is sponsored by the Geneva Area Chamber. To register for training call the Chamber by April 11, at (440) 466-8694.

Geneva Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt On Saturday, April, 19, the Geneva Kiwanis Club will hold its annual Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at the Geneva Methodist Church from 7 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The Easter Egg Hunt will begin at 11 a.m. at Kiwanis Park.

There are 2 choices on the menu: all the pancakes you can eat served with 2 sausage links, or a large serving of sausage gravy served with biscuits. Prices are: adults $6, seniors $5, elementary children $3, and children under 5 free.

Capture memories with the Easter Bunny 8x10 photos of an individual or family for $10. Then take advantage of going home with treasures from the Chinese Auction and/or 50/50 drawing.

To cap off these morning activities make sure to go to Kiwanis Park at 11 a.m. for the annual Easter Egg Hunt. All proceeds go to our youth and community projects including maintaining and improving Kiwanis Park.

Geneva Rotary Chocolate Fest Tuesday, March 25, 2014 At the Geneva High School in the commons area from 5:30 to 8 p.m.

Entry ticket $5 for 5 samples of chocolate, and a take-out box. Want more chocolate? Buy more tickets! Approximately 40 vendors. Chinese Auction and Silent Auction, 50/50 Raffle, and Door Prizes. For more information or to be a vendor call Terri Vincent at (440) 8134417. Proceeds benefit the Young Marines of Northeast Ohio.

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