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Board, teachers agree: No raises By MICHAEL J. MAURER ThisWeek Community Newspapers The Northridge Local Board of Education met June 30 to approve a two-year teacher contract that includes no pay raises. The teachers have been operating for one year under an agreement that offered no increase in base pay but retained ordinary step pay increases, granted periodically for years of experience.
In the agreement approved Thursday, base pay continues to be frozen for two years and step increases also are frozen. Northridge Education Association member Jan Kelley said the union recognized the district’s struggling fiscal picture. “In light of the fiscal situation in the district, both steps and base had to be frozen,” Kelley said. “They (union members) recognize the severe financial situation. We agreed to zero on the base, and the board
proposed zero on the steps as well.” All teachers will receive lump sum payments of $250 each year under the contract. “I think it’s the least we can do in recognition of teachers’ hard work,” said board president Mark Dann. “I appreciate the teachers helping the district and their willingness to pitch in in hard times and help the district shore up its financial difficulties over the next two years. “This contract will help the district,” he said. “It’s
not a golden future by any means, but it certainly helps and we appreciate the willingness of the union to work with us.” Under the contract, teachers will continue to pay 30 percent of their health insurance expense. “A lot of people pay a lot less (under agreements in other districts),” Kelley said. Treasurer Jim Hudson said keeping salaries fixed See NORTHRIDGE, page A2
Safety improvement project
Driving through town will get tougher when work begins By JENNA GANT ThisWeek Community Newspapers
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Makayla Fain (center) celebrates after winning the Little Miss Firecracker Pageant June 30. Jordan Ellis (right) was second runner-up. Also pictured is contestant Jorgia Musgrave. For a slideshow from the event, visit www.ThisWeekNews.com.
Fain wins 2011 ‘Firecracker’ honors By JENNA GANT
ner; and Emma McCombs, 6, daughter of They will also be in the 2011 Firemen’s Shawn and Stephanie McCombs. Festival parade on July 9 at noon. All Miss Firework contestants will perOn July 5, four contestants will vie for Five-year-old Makayla Fain won the Miss form their opening dance at the Johnstown the title of Miss Johnstown. They are: AlFirecracker Pageant June 30. pre-fireworks ceremony on July 3 at 8 p.m. lison Douglass, Courtney Eileen Rose, Blaire The daughter of Russ and Jennifer Fain, at the Johnstown High School football field. Warner and Kaitlyn Sapp. she wowed the crowd with a patriotic cheerleading routine that included back handsprings, jumps and the splits. The village’s other pageant, Miss Johnstown, will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 5, also at the Performing Arts Center. Ten girls competed for the Miss Firecracker crown, trying to impress judges with their individual talent, modeling and interviews, said pageant director Joanne Schwab. The girls opened the night with patriotic flair as they performed to “Hip, Hip, Hooray for the U.S.A.” Schwab said judges were looking for a “very natural talent … “Just a sweet, innocent, cute little girl,” Schwab said. “One little girl to represent Johnstown as little Miss Firecracker.” Other winners included first runner-up Hanna Guseman, 6, daughter of Allison Guseman. She performed a “U.S.A. Cheer” that involved the audience for her talent. Jordan Ellis, 4, daughter of Jeff and Holli Ellis, was second runner-up. Ellis performed a baton routine while singing to “Grand Old Flag.” Sydney Smith, 4, daughter of Brian and Tiffany Smith, took home the Miss Congeniality award. She danced a ballet to “The Song” for her talent. Little Miss Firecracker Pageant contestants included, in addition to Ellis, Fain, Smith, and Guseman, Jorgia Musgrave, 6, daughter of Christy Musgrave and Cameron Durkee; Grace Almendinger, 6, daughter of Erich and Carrie Almendinger; Lillie Colley, 4, daughter of Amy Colley and Jeremy Homstad; Chaelyn Smith, 4, daughter of Rob and Lynn Smith; Lillyinn Daunne Skin- Chaelynn Smith performs during the talent portion of the Little Miss Firecracker ner, 5, daughter of Kevin and Tabitha Skin- competition. ThisWeek Community Newspapers
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Drivers should plan extra time for driving across Johnstown starting July 11, when the Ohio Department of Transportation begins its U.S. Route 62/state Route 37 safety improvement project. Village manager Jim Lenner said residents should expect one lane of traffic during the threemonth project. Flaggers will help direct drivers, and there may be temporary signals along U.S. 62. Lenner said the project would cause a headache for some motorists. “People who know the community will figure their way through the side streets, but if you’re not familiar, I’m assuming you’ll stick it out,” Lenner said. He said ODOT would repave Pratt Street to Maple Street on state Route 37 and Kasson Street to Oregon on U.S. 62. He said ODOT would also replace the brick road on Phalen Place with pavement. Residents can expect new crosswalks at the intersection of 37 and 62, as well as at the intersections of Phalen Place and
A closer look Residents can expect new crosswalks at the intersection of 37 and 62, as well as at the intersections of Phalen Place and 37, Pratt Street and 37, and Oregon Street and 62.
37, Pratt Street and 37, and Oregon Street and 62. ODOT also plans to put in leftturn lanes on state Route 37 and Oregon Street, where the roads intersect with U.S. 62, with a designated arrow. “If someone is trying to turn left (across the street) and you’re trying to turn left, you’ve got to pull your nose out to see if there’s anyone coming around and there’s quite a few accidents,” Lenner said. The Johnstown police department said there were 10 car crashes at the intersection of U.S. 62 and state Route 37 in 2010. So far, there have been seven crashes at the intersection since the beginning of 2011. See PROJECT, page A2
Church members getting ready for mission trip to Guatemala By JENNA GANT
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Nearly a dozen members of Faith Fellowship in Johnstown will head to Guatemala on July 8 for an eight-day mission trip. The church group will help community members in a small village called Olintimpeque. Pastor Dan McLaughlin said his team would offer free medical and dental care as well as do some construction work on a local church. “We’re going to be working on replacement of an interior ceiling, building some block walls for some retaining of (the
with the village children with lots of activities, sports-related activities and things that enable us to build relationships with people and ultimately share a message of hope with them.” McLaughin said he teamed up with an organization that placed Faith Fellowship with the impoverished community. He said it would be a new experience for a handful of his congregants. “When you enter an area where there’s such big needs like this because of extreme poverSee MISSION, page A2
Local fireworks set for Sunday American Legion Post 254 will present the annual Independence Day fireworks display in Johnstown at sundown Sunday, July 3, at the Frank H. Chambers football stadium. Rain date is July 5. There will be a short program before dark, and the fireworks will begin shortly after dark.
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School board approves $15-million budget By MICHAEL J. MAURER ThisWeek Community Newspapers The Johnstown-Monroe Board of Education approved its final appropriation for fiscal year 2011 and its temporary appropriation for fiscal year 2012 at its June 27 meeting. “We bump up to about $15 million next year,” said treasurer Tammy Woods. The district general fund, which includes staff salaries and benefits, is approximately $13.5 million, with other funds — including special revenue funds for state and federal grants — at $1.5 million. Enterprise funds, which have dedicated revenue and expense streams, such as the lunch program, stand at $433,000, and debt service at $124,000. “We have no bond issues outstanding, so the only debt service we have are a couple of H.B. 264 loans we are repaying,” Woods said, noting that H.B. 264 is a state-backed fund. “We used it to upgrade the heating system, lighting system and windows in the district. “The theory behind (such loans) is the savings you have in utilities are what you use to pay back the debt. The last loan we did, we replaced three boilers in three of the buildings that were here since God created the Earth. They’re more efficient, so the savings we realize (are used) to pay back the loans.” The oldest of the two loans will be paid off in two years, Woods said, while the other loan should be paid off by the end of 2016. The bal-
ance due on both funds is $546,000. Along with the five-year forecasts that are prepared in October and May each year, the appropriations resolutions are the major budget documents for the district. A final appropriation is the last board action for a given fiscal year and reflects money actually spent, while the beginning appropriations constitute legal authority to spend district funds and a projection of budget amounts. Because the fiscal year ends June 30, while school is traditionally not in session, the board must make a temporary appropriation so that payroll and other ongoing expenses may be paid, with a permanent appropriation coming after the school year starts, when obligations are better defined. “By then, you should know who you have on payroll, what contracts you will have in place and you have a pretty good idea what your appropriations will be for the year,” Woods said. “A couple of years ago, we had 22 teachers retire or resign,” she said. “There can be a huge fluctuation in expenditures. If you have kids who need some really high-level services, that is very expensive to the district. If those students do not come back to the school, those contracts would not be needed. “You have that period of time (from July 1 to Oct. 1) to nail down what services you will have in place. It’s tough to guess in the middle of the summer what you need,” Woods said.
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would save $77,000 this year and $89,000 next year. The contract also changed some early retirement incentives, limiting the total amount paid out by the district to $30,000 and eventually eliminating the incentive from the bargaining agreement altogether. Hudson said the district might still use early retirement incentives, but it would do so independently of the bargaining agreement. Dann said the district’s fiveyear forecast shows impending deficits. “It comes down to the year after next, we will be in a position where we are spending more than we are taking in in revenue,” Dann said. “We’re just in a position where we laid off several staff and this is a matter of trying to save jobs
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and the quality of education in the district.” Dann said the board would prefer to increase salaries. “I think it was a pretty sobering conversation,” Dann said. “They realize where we are at. They would have liked to see more, and this is not a reflection of the board not thinking the teachers don’t deserve a raise. We’re just at a point where we’ve had three unsuccessful levies and we’re trying to do everything we possibly can.” The board will meet at least once and possibly twice in July, when it is expected to approve a mixed ballot issue including both a property tax increase and a smaller income tax, following the failure in three consecutive elections to renew the district’s 1-percent income tax that expired in December.
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Herb Kellett (right) and Paul Wilkes of Johnstown American Legion Post 254 sell raffle tickets for the Legion’s “Gifts for Yanks” program. Raffle proceeds benefit hospitalized veterans. Post members will be selling the tickets at various locations until the drawing date of July 9.
MISSION Continued from page A1 ty, it does impact you,” McLaughlin said. “There’s changes not only that you’re seeing happen with those people — obviously, they benefit from us being there — but it really does more to impact the person going because they see that one person really can make a difference.” This will be Brian Stought’s first mission trip outside the country. He said he’s looking forward to learning about traditional customs in Guatemala and making a difference in the villagers’ lives. “I am really excited to be a part of something where we can serve people and help facilitate their need as well as experience a whole new culture that’s different from what we are used to,” Stought said. McLaughlin said he’s gone on several mission trips throughout his life and wants to emphasize how important the service is to the world. He said help is needed everywhere. “Whether it’s in Guatemala or whether it’s in Johnstown or Alabama because of the tornadoes or Missouri because of the flooding — there are needs all over the place and we
“It will be a great project. It will be a much safer (intersection) once it’s all done,” Lenner said. The entire project is estimated to cost $831,000 but Lenner said local tax dollars aren’t going to fund the safety improvement project because the infrastructure being worked on is state roads. He said the village is actually saving around $20,000 because ODOT is paying for the cost of decorative light poles along U.S. 62. The village had been planning to pay for the upgraded poles to match the rest of the Johnstown’s light fixtures. ODOT expects to complete the project Oct. 15. www.ThisWeekNews.com
need to expose people to the fact that they can make a difference and that we shouldn’t just sit back and watch and wait,” McLaughlin said. Congregant Ethan Nadolson is ready to jump into action and help save lives. “The area we are going to has a shortage of good doctors and dental professionals and it will be quite the opportunity to go and provide free clinics to help the local people,” Nadolson said. Nadolson said the group would also bring a new AED (automated external defibrillator) cardiac unit to the local fire department. “If (the AED cardiac unit) can save more lives there, then we will have helped to provide an even more lasting impact on the area,” Nadolson said. Going on the Guatemala trip are McLaughlin, Stought, Nadolson, Don Summerfield, Chris Alexander, Michelle Summerfield, Sharon Hendren, Katrina Faulkner, Julia Ware, Rachel Creager and Laura Brunstuhl. McLaughlin said his crew is “just people who want to serve and try to make a difference in some people’s lives.” The group will return to Johnstown July 16.
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Health officials say they’re not worried about virus Brown: No known cases of human infection have been identified in Licking County since 2008 By MICHAEL J. MAURER ThisWeek Community Newspapers
Following recent news reports about positive tests for West Nile Virus in mosquito populations in Franklin County, Licking County officials have reported only one positive test in May from among 70 traps set around the county. “We’ve had one positive (test) in the county, in May, and since then, we’ve had none,” said Chad Brown, director of community health for the Licking County Health Department. “Typically we’ll find it every year. This year it was earlier than normal, but it was a very wet spring.” Brown said the county has not had any recent human infections. “It’s been a few years,” Brown said. “I can say we have not had anyone test (positive) for it for at least three years. It’s becoming less common (for people to con-
tract the disease). I know we’ve had some in the county, but not since 2008.” Brown said mosquito populations in Licking County are tested frequently all summer. “We set traps throughout the county, just about on a daily basis,” Brown said. “We set them in the evening, because mosquitoes come out at night, then we collect them in the morning and we send them over to the Ohio Department of Health in Reynoldsburg for testing. We run them over.” Brown said most county and municipal health departments use the state for testing. “They do get overwhelmed and they can lag behind in getting results,” Brown said. “In the beginning here, it’s been about a month (to get results). As we go along, it will drop down to about a week (for results). They tend to get bombarded from health departments early on and then it dies off.” The county sets about 70 traps, Brown
said. “We have two people who do it,” Brown said. “Generally they’re summer interns working under the supervision of the environmental health director. You just collapse the net and tie it so the mosquitoes can’t get out, then you freeze them.” Testing is done at locations known to have large mosquito populations, and also in areas where complaints have been received. Health-department guidance states that most people infected with mosquito-borne viruses show no symptoms, while some people who are infected will suffer mild fevers, headaches and muscle aches that can last up to a week. People over 50 years old are more at risk than younger adults, while children under age 16 are at greater risk of developing severe symptoms.
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Dawes Arboretum Dawes to offer summer concerts Dawes Arboretum’s summer music series has returned. All programs are free except Bluegrass, Barbeque and Boom! Attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket or chairs. The concert schedule follows: • From 1:30 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, July 17, the musical duo Gemini will perform folk, blues and country in Dawes’All Seasons Garden. • From 7 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, July 30, Rockin’in the Treetops will play 1960s British rock. The education department will have lots of activities going on before the music, as well as a professional face painter. The gates open at 5 p.m.; the show will be on the concert stage. • Noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 20, in the All Seasons Garden, singer Bob Piacsek will entertain kids of all ages with his covers of Radio Disney tunes. Wagon rides, ice cream and educational games also will be
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register online in advance, go to www.landoflegendbiketour.org. Those who choose the 100mile ride must leave the YMCA by 9 a.m. All riders must depart no later than 10 a.m. The fee per individual adult is $30. The fee per family is $50. Bicycle helmets approved by CPSC, SNELL, ASTM or ANSI are required, and bicycles must be “in good shape,” according to information from tour planners, who include the Licking County Family YMCA, the Licking Park District, Licking County Bicycle Club and the Licking County Trails Alliance. For more information, visit the website or call (740) 345-9622.
The 40th edition of the Land of Legend Bicycle Tour is set of July 9. Three route options are offered, each with food and rest stops. The 32-mile route features paved bike paths and country roads that are level to rolling with a few short hills that will take riders through Licking County communities and landmarks. Both the 62-mile and the 100mile routes offer the same beauty with “a few more significant hills,” according to information from tour planners. The event will take place rain or shine. Proceeds of the tour LMHA receives help to preserve recreational trails national award in Licking County. Licking Metropolitan HousAll tours depart from the Licking County Family YMCA in ing Authority (LMHA) has been Newark, 470 W. Church St. Reg- named a 2011 recipient of the istration is from 7 to 10 a.m. To National Association of Hous-
available. • From 1:30 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 21, steel drummer Deighton Charlemagne will bring rhythm to the All Seasons Garden. • At 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 4, the gates open for Bluegrass, Barbeque and Boom! The Newark-Granville Symphony Orchestra and Denison University this year will feature Civil War-era arrangements in honor of Licking County’s Sesquicentennial commemoration of the Civil War. Tickets are $12 general admission, $5 for children ages 6-18. Children younger than 6 will be admitted for free. Food and drink will be available for purchase, or those attending may bring their own picnics. Tickets will be available soon. For VIP information, call (740) 323-2355 or e-mail wsmckee@dawesarb.org. • From 1:30 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 18 in the All Seasons Garden, El Calido Viento will blend the classical sounds of Latin and South America.
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Suicide prevention focus of program Mental Health of America of Licking County will present “At the Crossroads …,” a conference that addresses suicide, alcohol and drug use in high-risk populations, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday, July 22, at Cherry Val-
ley Lodge in Newark. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. The conference fee of $25 includes lunch. The one-day conference will include two plenary sessions and four workshops. Plenary presenters are Carolyn J. Givens, executive director of the Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation, and Karen Vadino, a motivational speaker, humorist, trainer and consultant. For a conference registration form, visit www.mhalc.org. The deadline to register is July 15. A limited number of conference scholarships are available for Licking County mental health consumers and for young people in grades 9-12. Those applying for a scholarship should indicate that on their registration form. Cherry Valley Lodge is at 2299 Cherry Valley Road in Newark. For more information, call (740) 788-0301.
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In brief Local students took part in Girls State Johnstown residents Stephanie Loshbough and Chelsea Rowe took part last month in Buckeye Girls State, sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary of Ohio and held at University of Mount Union in Alliance, Ohio. At Girls State, Loshbough served as city police chief and Rowe of served as defense attorney. The purpose of Buckeye Girls State is to educate girls who are juniors in high school about the rights and responsibilities of American citizenship. Participants live together as self-governing citizens and participate in the actual functioning of their government.
Meet & Greet raffle to aid scholarship fund The American Legion, Colonel Benson W. Hough Post 457, is holding a Brad Paisley Meet & Greet raffle on July 28 to benefit the Ohio Warriors Scholarship Fund. Proceeds of the raffle will go to the scholarship fund established to provide educational support for children of Ohio’s Fallen Heroes. The Meet and Greet with Paisley will follow his Aug. 7 concert at Crew Stadium.
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Top prizes include the grand prize of two tickets to the show and the Meet & Greet. Other prizes include concert tickets and an autograph Paisley framed poster. Tickets are available at www.OhioWarriorsScholarship.com at $5 each or 5 for $20. All of the proceeds will benefit the scholarship fund. The Ohio Warriors Scholarship Fund was established in 2010 to provide educational assistance to children of fallen veterans associated with the War on Terror. Fundraising is ongoing, with all proceeds deposited with the Columbus Foundation, which manages and administers the scholarship fund.
Wild Ones Chapter plans Green Lawn tour Wild Ones Columbus Chapter will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 16, for a tour of Green Lawn Cemetery and Prairie, 1000 Greenlawn Ave. Jim McCormac will lead the tour of this birding locale. Many long distance migrant songbirds use the grounds as a stop-over site. Breeding birds on site include the great horned owl and the redshouldered hawk. Green Lawn is also home to some of the oldest trees in Ohio.
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Hartford Library sets ‘Movie on the Square’ The Hartford Library Association will present the movie “Deck the Halls,” starring Danny DeVito and Matthew Broderick, on Friday, July 15. The second of three movies scheduled for the 2011 Olde Time Movie on the Square series, it will be shown on the lawn of the Hartford Township Hall starting at dusk/dark. Those attending are advised to bring their own chair or blanket. The evening’s star attraction will be a “Chinese Auction.” One dollar buys one ticket, $5 buys six tickets, one or more of which can be placed in the jar accompanying each item. Drawing of winning tickets and the winner announcements will take place before the movie begins. Items up for bid include handmade goods, donations from area retailers, gift certificates, etc. Music will be provided by The Ultra Sounds band of Licking Memorial Health Systems. Food will be available throughout the evening. Other attractions include free books for children and glitter tattoos. There is no charge to attend but donations to the library are welcome. This event is made possible by the following sponsors: Broadway Kennels of Pataskala, Heartland Bank Corp., and Licking Memorial Health Systems. In case of inclement weather, event will be moved to the Croton Church of Christ. For further information, call 740-893-3602.
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Firemen and festival make community special To the editor: First of all, I would like to thank all of the Johnstown area firemen — past, present and future, and their families — for the sacrifices that you have made and continue to make on a daily basis. I am proud to be the daughter, granddaughter and niece of several courageous, generous and selfless men who had put their lives on the line as volunteers for decades in our community for the Johnstown Volunteer Fire Department, prior to the fire department becoming a paid entity now known as Monroe Township Fire Department. The sleepless nights, interrupted dinners and missed birthday parties will forever be a part of my memories as a child growing up in this remarkable place that is called Johnstown. It’s a place that reflects what “small town USA” is all about. I was blessed to have grown up with these values instilled in me and have, for all of my adult years, volunteered my time with various groups in our community. One of my favorite groups to be involved with has been the Johnstown Fire Department Association, Inc., as an “honorary member.” This volunteer organization is a separate, nonprofit group, mostly made up of our “retired volunteers,” a few of us “honorary” members, and several career firemen, who volunteer their time to this cause in addition to working their real jobs. These are the individuals who put in all of the hours, months in advance mind you, preparing for, setting up, working and cleaning up the annual Fireman’s Festival every year. The Fireman’s Festival helps to raise money for the Johnstown Fire Association, which then makes various donations towards causes throughout our community, including, but not limited to, the Monroe Township Fire Department, Miss Johnstown Pageant and families of fallen fireman. The Fireman’s Festival has always been a lot of work and a lot of fun, for those who are coming to enjoy the rides, great food and games and for those of us work-
ing. It represents remembering to have fun in life and remaining a kid at heart even through the hard times, when it seems there aren’t enough hours in the day, days in the week or money in the bank. The Fireman’s Festival is a fun way to celebrate life for all who are involved. Thank you to the American Legion for allowing the volunteers, their wives, husbands, children, parents, grandparents and friends to use their facilities the week of the festival, as it is a place to sit, relax and share memories of years past. It’s gives them a chance to take a break from all the running back and forth that is involved when trying to make sure everything is running properly, games are working, the entertainment is entertaining and all of
the trash is being collected. We have a uniquely generous community, which likes to give all and have fun while doing it. Life is way to short ... get out there and smile, laugh and have fun! In the words of Winston Churchill, “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” Hope everyone has a great Independence Day and enjoys the 2011 Fireman’s Festival. A big thanks to all of our public servants — firemen, policemen, soldiers and teachers who are forever shaping our lives and the lives of our children. May God bless you all! Lindsey (Shull) BeVier Johnstown
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Weight classes adjusted for next season By FRANK DiRENNA ThisWeek Community Newspapers Some area high school wrestling coaches aren’t pleased with the new guidelines for weight classes but realize their teams will need to adapt. The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) approved the changes during its meeting April 46 in Indianapolis. Tim Stried, director of information services for the Ohio High School Athletic Association, said the changes will
be in effect for the coming season. It is the first significant change in weight classes in 23 years. The lowest weight class, 103 pounds, is being increased to 106, which resulted in new weights in 10 of the 14 classes. The new weight classes are 106, 113, 120, 126, 132, 138, 145, 152, 160, 170, 182, 195, 220 and 285. Only 145, 152, 160 and 285 remain unchanged. The previous weight classes were 103, 112, 119, 125, 130, 135, 140, 145, 152, 160, 171, 189, 215 and 285.
“The NFHS has been studying the weight classes in wrestling for several years to determine which weight classes are most appropriate for today’s student-athletes across the country that will result in fewer classes going unfilled,” Stried said. “These new weight classes are the result of countless hours of data analysis by the NFHS, and Ohio will certainly comply with the new weight classes. Like anything, it will take some time for our member schools to be comfortable with the changes, but we can all appreciate that the NFHS is trying to do the
right thing for kids.” Westerville North coach David Grant is concerned that the increase in the lowest weight to 106 will adversely affect lighter competitors. Grant said his 103-pounder last season, Santino DiSabato, weighed between 85 and 90 pounds, but now is moving closer to 106 in preparation for next season. “I don’t like the weight class changes because it hurts the kids that are little,” Grant said. “I have Santino DiSabato, who had a hard time making 103. Now
they take it to 106, so it hurts the younger kids, the freshmen. You’re going to have a lot of kids not able to be competitive at that weight. They’re too young, too little.” Hilliard Davidson coach Dominic DiSabato, Santino’s uncle, is not in favor of the shift in weight classes. “For our program, I’m not a big fan of it,” he said. “We’ll try to get every weight class filled and then wrestle. It will hurt us in duals. Hopefully, we have a couple See WRESTLING, page A6
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Athletes strive to excel in school Last week, the student-athletes writing in my summer series discussed the importance of balancing their time to prepare for and excel in both the classroom and in competition. This week, the seniors-tobe are focusing on the importance of having a good academic LARRY record. LARSON Austin Cuervo, St. Charles, golf: “In school, if you study and work hard, good grades will come; you can always count on that. In sports, even if you practice hard and play hard, you cannot always play well or perform well just because of the substantial amount of luck it involves. Studying has always got your back, sports do not.” Chase Delande, Hilliard Davidson, football and wrestling: “Academic success really helps in the long run, especially with colleges who love it when you can make an impact both on and off the field.” Morgan Ransom, Columbus Academy, golf: “My goal was always to play Division I golf at a school with strong academics. Coaches definitely look at your grade-point average and standardized test scores, so be prepared.” Jake Blankenship, Gahanna, pole vault: “Grades are very important because they only help you look better as an athlete and as a successful person.” Faith Washington, Reynoldsburg, track: “I always have felt as though someone with a good academic record shows a great amount of potential for strong leadership. In this world, you are either leading your own life or waiting for someone to do it for you. You don’t want that.” Michela Paradiso, Upper Arlington, soccer and basketball: “A strong academic record is important because it allows you to keep your options open for college and beyond. It is also important to remember that sports are just a segment of life and so I strive to be a well-rounded person.” Mary Wells, Westerville Central, bowling: “Colleges look at your whole schooling career, not just one year. You have much better chances being a great student than being a great athlete.” Jimmy Gammill, New Albany, football: “Great academics can open up many doors if you are seeking to play sports at the college level. Even if playing at the next level isn’t your dream, good grades and good test scores are essential for applying to colleges.” Napoleon Bell, Hartley, football and wrestling: “With a good academic record comes great discipline. This discipline
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New Johnstown-Monroe girls basketball coach Carl Dufford gives instruction to Kylie Workman during a workout June 21. Dufford replaces Connie Allen.
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Dufford takes over at Johnstown By SCOTT HENNEN ThisWeek Community Newspapers Carl Dufford thought he had left his coaching days behind. After coaching both boys and girls basketball since 1978, in 2004 Dufford began concentrating on camp preparation and coaching on a volunteer basis. But Connie Allen had other plans. The coach of the Johnstown-Monroe High School girls basketball team asked Dufford if he was interested in coaching at the middle school in 2008. The request came six weeks before the start of the season. Little did the two realize that Allen was helping to select her replacement — Dufford was chosen in May to lead the pro-
gram. “I talked to my wife, Gail, about (coaching the eighth-grade team) and she told me I should do it,” Dufford said. “I had a great time working with and coaching the girls. Besides being good basketball players, they are great people and a fun group to be around.” Allen said that experience will go hand in hand with coaching at the high school level. “Carl coached for the past three years and he’s going to know everyone up there,” said Allen, who resigned in April to spend more time with her family after leading the program for eight seasons. “He knows the game and he is great at scouting. I believe working with all of the girls before will be a huge advantage for him.”
Dufford has taught government, economics and geography at the high school since 1978 and has coached basketball at all levels. He was the head boys basketball coach at Johnstown from 1988-94 and the girls varsity assistant under Debbie Seibel from 2000-04. “Carl is not only a great teacher but is also a great person and we are very fortunate as a school district to have someone of his stature who wants to lead the program,” said Mike Carter, the school’s athletics director when Dufford was hired. “He will not only teach the kids about basketball, but also about life. We’re excited about Carl taking a lead role in Johnstown athletics.” Dufford said the biggest change will be taking individuals and making them
work as a team. “I think the biggest thing is blending everybody together,” Dufford said. “In middle school, you have a separate seventh-grade team and a separate eighthgrade team and the kids have played like that for a while. They have to learn to blend together with girls from all classes.” Last season, the Johnnies reached a Division III district semifinal under Allen. After finishing the regular season 4-16, Johnstown upset fourth-seeded Marion Elgin 55-47 in the first round of the tournament and beat Linden-McKinley 4722 in a second-round game. Third-seeded Bloom-Carroll then beat See JOHNNIES, page A6
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Richardson focuses on success off field By FRANK DiRENNA ThisWeek Community Newspapers
While many football camps stress Xs and Os, the Jay Richardson Camp at Dublin Scioto High School focused on life skills. The second annual camp, which was held June 24-25, was open to boys ages 11-18. Richardson, a defensive end for the Seattle Seahawks who played at Ohio State and graduated from Scioto in 2002, said he was thrilled that he could hold the camp at his alma mater. The theme of the camp was “There is more to sports than the game,” and Richardson said he was eager to share that message. “This means a lot,” Richardson said. “It’s awesome that the high school was with me on this to get all these kids in here. It’s awesome that we can get the kids educated on what their options are and their future outside of their sport.” Forty-seven boys attended last year’s inaugural camp at American Methodist Episcopal Church on North Hamilton Road in Columbus. There were 104 at this year’s camp at Scioto. “We’re telling the kids there’s more to sports than the game and See LARSON, page B2 if you don’t learn the stuff that’s
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Former Dublin Scioto and Ohio State standout Jay Richardson speaks with those attending his camp June 24 at Scioto. The camp was for boys ages 11-18 and focused on teaching life skills.
really important then football doesn’t matter and soccer doesn’t matter,” said Deborah Johnson, a coordinator of the event and Richardson’s mother. “Sports won’t matter if you’re not doing the right thing, if you’re not a gentleman and if you don’t have good grades, so we’re teaching them how to do those other things
right.” Those messages were conveyed by guest speakers who included area court, police and military officials. Michael Carter, who will be entering sixth grade at Tree of Life, said he learned a lot from the presentations. “I like the way they’re talking,
on proper sports nutrition and setting and achieving goals. “The one thing that I wanted to push is your brain gives up before your body gives up,” Tickle said. “You can push yourself a lot further when you just set your mind to it. If you’re able to train your brain to realize that pain is just temporary and that if you focus on a goal, your body will perform the way it needs to.” Current and former members of the Ohio State football program also shared their experiences. That group included Taylor Rice, a 2008 Scioto graduate and junior defensive back with the Buckeyes. The camp also featured NFL players including Mike Mitchell, a safety with Oakland and a former teammate of Richardson, who was drafted by the Raiders in 2007. “The one message that I want kids to take away from this camp is never underestimate yourself and know your options,” Richardson said. “You can do anything you want to do, but you have to know what to do.”
like mentors and the way you have to do better stuff and try to do the right thing,” he said. Sam Tickle, who served 11 years in the U.S. Navy, began the camp by sharing stories and a video on his completion of 30 sports in 30 cities in 30 days. Tickle’s presentation, part of the fdirenna@thisweeknews.com EAS Unstoppable Tour, focused www.ThisWeekSPORTS.com
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Buckeye Elite event to attract more than 200 teams By FRANK DiRENNA ThisWeek Community Newspapers
About 210 teams from 15 states and Canada are scheduled to play in the eighth annual Buckeye Elite Showcase Tournament that will be held Wednesday, July 6, through July 10 in central Ohio. The tournament is divided into four divisions: Under-14, U-15, U-16 and U18. More than 40 area high school and college fields will play host to games, said Jeff Dutiel, the chief financial officer for the tournament. The event begins with a skills showcase on July 6 at Dublin Coffman, where athletes will test their abilities in front of college coaches and pro scouts. Worthington-based Big League Baseball School will conduct the invitation-only event.
“Our biggest thing is to get the kids looks for colleges,” Dutiel said. The competition also will feature a Buckeye Elite Night on July 8 at Huntington Park. Before the Columbus Clippers’ game against the Toledo Mud Hens, the teams in the tournament will parade onto the field and players will participate in onfield contests. Players also will have a chance to be honorary bat boys and throw out the first pitch. In tournament play, each division will be divided into pools: 20 four-team pools in U-18, 16 four-team pools in U-16, 14 three-team pools in U-15 and four fiveteam pools in U-14. In U-18, the winner of each pool will advance to gold championship singleelimination play, leading up to the gold championship game on July 10 at Hunt-
ington Park. The second-place team in each pool will compete in silver championship play, with the title game to be played at Olentangy High School on July 10. In U-16, the gold championship game will be at Huntington Park and the silver championship game will be at Dublin Coffman on July 10. In U-15, the gold and silver championship games will be at Dublin Jerome on July 10. In U-14, the gold and silver championship games will be at Don Edwards Park in Newark on July 9. Each team that does not qualify for gold or silver championship play will compete in a consolation game on July 9. The Ohio Elite baseball program is expected to field teams in the U-14, U15 and U-18 divisions. Dublin Jerome coach Chris Huesman
will guide his U-17 team in the U-18 division. “The Under-17 is the most critical time for a high school player in summer ball because that’s where all the college coaches are,” Huesman said. “All the college coaches are recruiting for their 2012 class and this is the most important time for these kids, so you want to take them to all the showcases or tournaments that will have the most exposure, and Buckeye Elite is one of those.” The Columbus Cobras baseball program will enter teams in the U-14 and U-18 divisions. Harry Huskey will coach the U-18 team, which won the tournament in 2009. “The caliber of this tournament is really good,” Huskey said. “There are teams from all over the Midwest. We use this tournament to see where we’re
at before we head off to the World Series.” Grove City coach Ryan Alexander said competing in summer tournaments are key to the program’s success. He led the Greyhounds to a Division I state semifinal this spring, losing to Liberty Township Lakota East 7-2 on June 2 at Huntington Park. Grove City will have teams in the U16 and U-18 divisions. “This is a tournament that has some of the best teams in the state and best teams in the nation,” Alexander said. “It’s a great summer tournament. These kids end up seeing a lot of the same guys that they’ve seen already all year long playing on these summer travel teams.” fdirenna@thisweeknews.com www.ThisWeekSPORTS.com
WRESTLING Continued from page A5 bigger kids coming out for the team next year and it won’t hurt us as bad as it could have in the past. We just have to have our wrestlers wrestle the best they can. The other schools are in the same position we are.” Marysville coach Shawn Andrews said his program will adapt to the new guidelines, and he believes the changes actually might help his team next season. Andrews said he expects the lower weights to be a strength of his program. “Looking at it selfishly for a year or two, it helps Marysville specifically because it’s where we have more guys than less guys, The U12 Freedom soccer team was a finalist in the Starburst Soccer Spectacular on May 28-29 in but in the broad scope of wrestling, it seems a little odd that they took Dublin. Team members are (first row, from left) Emma Fuentes, Emma Waite, Storey Brown, Sydaway a weight class from some ney Remeis, Katelyn Diawara, Nikita Timler; (second row, from left) coach Riki Diawara, Maria Miller, Amy Brand, Zibby Brown, Maddie Henry, Emma Padgett, Skyler Brown and coach Jim Brand. of the weight classes that are most competitive and then added some at the top,”Andrews said. “It helps some kids from football or some kids who are concerned about losing too much weight between 171 three starters. Sophomore Laiken guard/forward), junior Kourtnee and 189.” Continued from page A5 Valentine, a 5-foot-6 guard, led Derflinger (5-8, forward) and the Johnnies 52-38 in a district the team in scoring at 8.4 points sophomores Ashley Bush (5-7, per game and added 4.3 rebounds, guard), Meghan Call (5-3, guard), semifinal. Johnstown tied Danville for 3.3 assists and two steals per con- Arika Sayer (5-8, guard) and Tayseventh in the MBC at 3-11, be- test. She made a team-leading 20 lor Thomas (5-5, guard/forward). Continued from page A5 “We want to be more court-orihind Centerburg (12-2), Utica 3-pointers in 76 attempts (26.3 ented, picking up the pace and carries over into sports and daily and Loudonville (both 9-5), percent). Junior point guard Marissa bringing a full-court pressure,” life.” Northridge and Fredericktown (both 7-7) and East Knox (6-8). Sheets (5-4) averaged 2.6 points, Dufford said. “Marissa Sheets and Next week, the student-ath“Connie did a heck of a job 2.2 assists and 1.8 steals per game Natalie Carpenter both really will letes consider the importance down the stretch and had a great and senior forward Sarah Thomas benefit us from the full-court. All of having self-confidence when run in the tournament,” Dufford (5-7) contributed 7.1 points and of the kids have been working hard they are competing in their said. “We played on the same 4.3 rebounds. Coming off the and we have been really busy with sports. night a lot of times and I wasn’t bench were 5-5 sophomore guard the Newark Summer League and I’ll see you at a game. able to see them play a lot dur- Natalie Carpenter (5.8 points, 1.1 going to a shootout at Marietta ing the regular season, but they steals) and 6-1 sophomore for- College. It’s interesting to see how Larry Larson is a former athhad a good team effort during the ward Makenzie Spang (3.8 points, things will come along.” letics director at Grandview tournament. Continuing that will 6.7 rebounds, 2.2 blocks). High School. He can be heard Also expected back are senior shennen@thisweeknews.com be critical for us.” as “Mr. High School Sports” on WTVN 610 AM Johnstown expects to return Christine Snowden (5-5, www.ThisWeekSPORTS.com
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According to the NFHS, the last major change in weight classes occurred in 1988, when the lowest class was increased from 98 to 103. The only other changes since then were in 2002, when the number of classes went from 13 to 14 and the 215-pound weight class became mandatory, and in 2006, when the 275-pound class was increased to 285. The NFHS also adopted a rule change involving the figure four hold around the head, which now is illegal. Previously, the figure four was illegal around the body or both legs. “I like the new rule, it will work out,” Grant said. “The figure four is unfair. It’s a pretty big advantage to have that locked up like that. I don’t like the figure four. ... Two legs against the neck is usually not a good idea.” In another change, the boundary line now is considered inbounds. Previously, a wrestler was out of bounds if he or she was touching any part of the line, which is two inches wide.
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“I like expanding the mat a little bit and having the line inbounds instead of out of bounds,” coach DiSabato said. “I’m just curious how it’s going to be called because of the size of the gyms. The mats are closer together, but you award the aggressor as much as you can and that tends to help out if the line is inbounds rather than out of bounds.” fdirenna@thisweeknews.com www.ThisWeekSPORTS.com
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SUMMER DEALS ARE AS
HOT AS THE WEATHER $0 DUE
During Sign & Drive! Bob, I took your advice and checked out the lease on the New Chrysler 200 at Bob Caldwell... Look what’s in my garage!
at signing! . " " 0
Went great! They were knowledgeble, friendly, and managed to get a 2011 Chrysler 200 for $259 per month on a 39 month lease
Ya, howd it go?
Huh? I got a great deal..... but that’s a better payment than what I got!?!?!?!???!?
Featured Vehicle
Just Announced! All 200’s, Avengers, Calibers & Minivans 0% for 60 mos or 1.9% for 72 mos
Featured Vehicle
2011 Jeep Wrangler Sport
* " 7 % " 8 + " ++ $0 9292
1 '2 !"3 4 1 5
$299/mo 6" 0
w/ $0 Due at Signing! '2 % ) "
2011 Chrysler Town & Country Touring
2011 Chrysler 200 Touring
**Zero due at Signing - Just add tax.
Imported from Detroit. Absolutely loaded including 8-way power drivers seat, Sirius satellite radio, 17� alloy wheels, bluetooth and a 30 GB hard drive w/ 6,700 song capacity and 6/5� touch screen display! Stk #211338
Totally Loaded! Rear DVD System. Also includes Stow-n-Go seating, Sirius Satellite Radio, Supplemental Side Curtain airbags in all rows, power sliding doors and lift gate! Stk #211143
MSRP - $22,360 Bob Caldwell Discounts and Rebates - (-$4,351)
$0 DUE
at signing!
Lease Price: $17,999** Lease For: $259/mo** Buy For: $319/mo*
31 HWY MPG
**Zero due at Signing - Just add tax. Lease price includes $3,250 lease bonus cash.
$0 DUE
at signing!
MSRP - $31, $31,195 Bob Caldwel Caldwell Discounts and Rebates - (-$4,307)
Lease Price: $26,888** Lease For: $369/mo** Buy For: $439/mo*
**Zero due at Signing - Just add tax. Lease price includes $3,000 lease bonus cash
2011 Dodge Avenger Aveng Mainstreet
2011 Dodge Caliber Heat Loaded! Automatic transmission, 18� wheels, fog lights, all power, keyless remote entry and GREAT on gas and Sport Suspension! Stk #211371
All power, Keyless remote, 17� wheels, supplemental side-curtain front and rear airbags. Stk#211130
MSRP - $21,995 Bob Caldwell Discounts and Rebates - (-$2,500)
$0 DUE
at signing!
Sale Price: $19,445 Buy For: $299/mo*
25 HWY MPG
31 HWY MPG
$0 DUE
at signing!
MSRP - $20,335 Bob Caldwell Discounts and Rebates - (-$3,000) 27 HWY MPG
Sale Price: $17,335 Buy For: $299/mo*
**Zero due at Signing - Just add tax.
**Zero due at Signing - Just add tax.
*All leases based on 39 months, $0 due at signing, plus tax. First payment and lease aquisition fee included. Leases based on 10,000 miles per year, except Chrysler 200 based on 12,000 miles per year. All leases with approved credit. All retail purchases based on 72 mos at 2.99% APR, with approved credit. All discounts may include rebates. All rebates to dealer. All lease payments include Conquest lease bonus cash. See dealer for details. Offers absolutely expires 7/7/11
Ya, well Bob Caldwell said that Chrysler just came out with an even more aggressive lease rate but it expires July 7th
Bring in any competitors ad and we will beat it!
Bob Caldwell
Well that’s great Sandy, maybe you can take that money you saved and take care of that crab grass...
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