THE GAZETTE
Vol. No. 137, No. 37
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2013
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Falcon Pride Members of the Jefferson Falcons Marching Band pose for a photo during the football game against the Edgewood Warriors. For more photos, see inside this week’s Gazette.
Sunset Strip
PHOTO BY KIM PICKARD
Austinburg Country Days celebrates its 41st year
PHOTO BY DEE RILEY
Friday night sunset on the biking community...“sunset strip.” See Section B for story on Thunder on the Strip.
GHS Grad Zachary Gaul is 2013 Michael Mikulin Scholarship winner
PHOTOS BY DEE RILEY
The Grape JAMboree Court members enjoy a seat on their float and represent their upcoming festival. BY DEE RILEY Gazette Newspapers AUSTINBURG TOWNSHIP Saturday got the Austinburg Country Days off to a great start
with a parade at noon in the special entries. heart of town down Route 45. After the parade, the townWith perfect temperatures ship park, with its vendors, and sunshine, crowds lined the games, entertainment and food, street to enjoy the show of floats, marching bands, twirlers and See COUNTRY DAYS page 2A
Apple Fest returns Sept. 14 BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers
Also on the menu will be meatball, onion, and pepper sandwiches, sloppy joes, corn dogs, JEFFERSON - As the days get baked apples, and drinks. shorter with fall just around the Items may be purchased by docorner, people are turning their nation. thoughts to fresh apples and Society President Norma Wawarm apple cider. ters said that entertainment will To celebrate “fall’s fruit,” the include a game of apple Bingo. All Zachary Gaul, the 2013 recipient of the Michael Mikulin Memorial Jefferson Historical Society will guests will have a chance to comScholarship, is pictured with Mike’s brother Matthew and parents hold AppleFest 2013 on Saturday, pete and win without a charge to Sept. 14. play. Paul and Patti. PHOTOS BY JAN PERALA From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. SaturThe former sanctuary of Trinday, the apple will be featured in ity Episcopal Church, which now BY JAN PERALA Barry University. Geneva Area City Schools Mikulin won an academic and muffins, cakes pies, and fritters. serves as the headquarters of the athletic scholarship to attend GENEVA - 2013 Geneva High Barry where he was a key player School graduate Zach Gaul is the for the Buccaneers. A four-year recipient of the Michael Mikulin letterman for the Eagles, he town Revitalization project and Memorial Scholarship. earned accolades as the BY STEFANIE WESSELL $300,000 for our Critical InfraThe scholarship honors the Ashtabula County Player of the Gazette Newspapers structure project,” Ashtabula City memory of the son of local resi- Year, Northeastern Conference ASHTABULA - The City of Manager Jim Timonere said. dents, Paul and Patti Mikulin. Player of the Year and First Team The city also was awarded an Mike Mikulin died in a tragic traf- All Greater Cleveland Soccer Ashtabula recently received some goods news about a Downtown Re- additional $89,000 in the form of fic accident on Thanksgiving Day, Team. 2006. During his senior season at vitalization Grant and a Critical an Allocation Grant. The Office of Community DevelMike Mikulin was a 2004 GHS, Mikulin amassed an amaz- Infrastructure Grant for the Bridge graduate of Geneva High School ing thirty goals, placing second in Street area it applied for in June. opment (OCD) recently completed its “We are extremely proud to an- review of 76 FY 2013 Community and a soccer star who loved the the State of Ohio in scoring tonounce the City of Ashtabula was Development Program Competitive game and lived his dream on the tals. See GAUL page 8A awarded $289,200 for our Down- Set-Aside applications, city officials fields at Geneva High School and
Society, will be the site of an exhibition of local artists during AppleFest. Featured will be artists both past and present including Kathryn Talcott, Robert and Sidney Mountain, John Robinson, Theresa Thompkins, Elizabeth Fox, Chuck Cornell, Marilyn Weir, Beverly Cowles and others. Admission is free. The building at 42 East Jefferson St. is handicapped ac-
See APPLE FEST page 3A
City of Ashtabula awarded grants for Harbor said in a press release. Funding requests for the Competitive SetAsides, which include Neighborhood Revitalization, Downtown Revitalization and Critical Infrastructure projects, totaled $21,424,600. Upon completion of the review process, $8,168,500 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) dollars was awarded to the 29 top ranked proposals.
See HARBOR page 8A
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COUNTRY DAYS
Sons of the American Revolution take their place in the Saturday parade in Austinburg.
From page 1A
greeted all that entered. Saturday was filled with a car show, pizza eating contest, a sunflower contest and entertainment. Sunday’s frog jumping brought buckets of various sized frogs and even those that didn’t bring their own could enter with a supplied one. The greased pole was slathered with Vaseline and really challenged the kids that tried to climb. A frisbee contest, Jungle Terry, and a tricycle race rounded out the activities for the day. Even though the weather was good, they had more vendors, added a dunk tank, the Chinese raffle was a large draw, and they initiated the sky lantern launch to fund scholarships for any student that lived in the township, the attendance appeared to be down from last year. “There’s just too much going on this weekend,” said Mary Ann Wilms, the This frog looks like he is wondering about the intentions of Emily Gruber, the president of Austinburg County Days. Austinburg Country Maiden.
The Geneva Winterfest court enjoys the beautiful warm sunny weather.
Mentor Internal Medicine
Welcomes Nicholas Detore, MD
Contestants try to climb the Benjamin Jackson and Bradin Burlingham take the prizes greased pole for the Country Days competitions for the age four and under category. only to slide back down.
Board-certified internist and primary care physician Nicholas Detore, MD, has joined Lake Health Physician Group (LHPG) Mentor Internal Medicine. He joins John Baniewicz, MD; Michael Baranauskas, MD; Stephen Baum, MD; Thomas F. Eiswerth, Jr., MD; Razieh Mohseni, MD; and Michelle Cawley, CNP. Q Earned his medical degree from Northeast Ohio Medical University Q Completed his residency at Summa Health System Q Special medical interests in primary care, preventive health, diabetes and hypertension To schedule an appointment with Dr. Detore, call 440-205-5892. New patients are welcome. Mentor Office: Mentor Campus 9485 Mentor Avenue, Suite 210B Mentor, OH 44060 440-205-5892
The sun brings out the “flowers” on the Austinburg Elementary School Association’s float.
Expand your library and your mind at the Friends of the Library Book Sales There will be CD’s, DVD’s, a variety of fiction books and an even wider variety of nonfiction, including books covering self-help topics, gardening, travel and cookbooks. The Friends’ fund-raising activities help cover much of the library programming costs, especially for the children’s reading programs. They will be held at both libraries on Friday, Sept. 13, and Saturday, Sept. 14. Geneva’s hours are 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on both days. Ashtabula’s hours are 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Friday and 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. on Saturday.
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Meet the Author: Burton Cole Burton Cole, creator of the popular newspaper column, “Burt’s Eye View,” has written a new book, Bash and the Pirate Pig. The story is geared to boys age 8-12 and takes place on a farm much like the Ashtabula County farm Cole lived as a boy. He will be talking about what inspires him and how he got started in the writing field. Books will be available for sale that night. Light refreshments will be served. Please register for this event. Held Monday, Sept. 16, at 6 pm at the Ashtabula Library.
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GHS grad Sarah Cooper is Dale and Dianne Arkenburg Memorial Scholarship recipient BY JAN PERALA Geneva Area City Schools GENEVA - 2013 Geneva High School graduate Sarah Cooper is the recipient of the Dale and Dianne Arkenburg Memorial Scholarship. Dale and Dianne Arkenburg were Geneva High School graduates whose love for their alma mater and Eagles sports teams never diminished. Dianne was a cheerleader graduating in 1954. Dale graduated in 1951 having earned fifteen varsity letters, starring for the Eagles in baseball, basketball, football and track. He is one of only two area athletes inducted into both the Ashtabula County Football Hall of Fame and the Basketball Hall of Fame. Arkenburg helped the Eagles to a berth at the basketball state tournament his senior year and the football team to two straight league championships earning All Ohio honors. Arkenburg was also a track star hurdling, sprinting and pole vaulting his way to victory. He was a standout on the mound for the Eagles, earning a tryout with the Cleveland Indians after graduation. Until their deaths in 2005
and 2006, Dale and Dianne remained loyal to youth sports following and supporting Geneva players of all ages on the playing fields, the courts and the baseball diamonds and their love for the Eagles was the impetus for the memorial scholarship established in their names by their son Dale S. and daughter Pam Lynch and their families. “Sarah Cooper presented us with a very impressive application,” Dale Arkenburg said. “She showed lots of community involvement and dedication. Sarah overcame serious health concerns but never lost her positive attitude and dedication to our school and community.” Cooper played basketball, softball and ran track for the Eagles. Her unwavering positive outlook as she dealt with a serious health issue earned her the prestigious Ohio High School Athletic Association’s Courageous Student Award. She was a member of Geneva High School’s chapter of Project LOVE and earned Scholar Athlete recognition. She is a black belt in Karate. “I am so honored to receive the Arkenburg Scholarship,” Cooper said. “It
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Sarah Cooper is the 2013 recipient of the Dale and Dianne Arkenburg Memorial Scholarship, presented by the Arkenburg’s son Dale. means so much to me coming from such a great family and will help me with my goal of becoming a nurse.” Cooper is now a freshman
in the highly regarded nursing program at Kent State University at Ashtabula. She is the daughter of Joe and Boni Cooper of Geneva.
Jefferson Historical Society P.O. Box 574, Jefferson, Ohio, 44047. The deadline for payment is Sept. 19. The person who correctly identifies the “killer” will receive a prize. Society President Norma Waters commented that this event is one of fundraisers of the Society that always produces so many laughs. “In the past the actors have added so much to the story that even those helping to serve are enjoying the improvisations,” Waters said. All proceeds raised will be used in the preservation of the Society’s headquarters which formerly was Trinity Church. The building is handicapped accessible. Parking is located behind the building. For more information, contact Marlene Laidley at 576-7430.
The Rotary Club of Jefferson to hold 5th annual Poker Run
On Sept. 14, the Rotary Club of Jefferson will host a bike/skate/run/walk poker run on the Western Reserve Greenway (bike trail). The event will start at 9 a.m. and entries must be finSAYBROOK TOWNSHIP - Saybrook Cub Scouts, Pack ished by noon. The cost of entry is $10. 52, has already begun its Wednesday night meetings at Forty percent of the purse will be paid in prize money Saybrook United Methodist Church. But on Sept. 14, the pack is preparing for a whole new with a guaranteed amount of $100 for high hand and $50 for low hand. group of boys to join the Pack. Entrant may start at any one of five points along the For all first through fifth graders, the fun begins at 2 trail: Herzog Rotary Park in Ashtabula, Old Austinburg p.m. and runs until 7 p.m., with an hour break at 5 p.m. Prospective scouts will enjoy activity stations including Road, Austinburg Route 307, Lampson Road, and water bottle rocket launches, camping, carnival games, and Eagleville-Jefferson Road. Parking is available at all locations. Distances of 0 to 26 a taste of the Pinewood Derby action. The pack will even feed you! Hot dogs and drinks will be provided to partici- miles can be covered. Proceeds will benefit the Rotary scholarship fund and pants. The pack is a family friendly group and is happy to the Greenway Tail Bike Patrol. For details, contact include siblings, parents, and grandparents too! Pack leaders are in the process of visiting schools to re- jstevenson121@yahoo.com. cruit new boys, but if you haven’t heard about it yet, stop by St. John’s School on Sept. 14. If you can’t make it to the New Boy Roundup, den meetings are on Wednesday nights at 7 p.m. at Saybrook United The First Congregational United Church of Christ Methodist Church, at 7900 South Depot Road. —Rosanne is holding a raffle for a hand-stitched Dresden plate Gosselin, Pack 52 Secretary Amish Quilt. It is 68 inches by 84 inches. The quilt was donated by Shirley (Case) Niles who was given the quilt as a gift from her good friend Hazel Morgan. From page 1A Tickets are $5 each. The drawing will take place on Saturday, Nov. 2, during the “Make it, Bake it, Sew it cessible. Off-street parking is situated behind the buildGrow it” auction at the church. You do not need to be ing. The Farmers’ Market, located in the parking lot, will present to win. You can also contact the church office also promote apples with an apple cookie baking contest. for more information at (440) 576-4531. All proceeds All funds raised will be used in the preservation of the from the raffle will go towards the mission and minisformer church as a repository of local history, Historical try of the church. Society members said.
Amish Quilt Raffle
APPLE FEST
The Architectural and Restoration Review Board for the Ashtabula Habor Historical District will meet Sept. 11 at 5:30 p.m. at the Harbor Topky Memorial Library, Walnut Blvd.
We are just a
Jefferson Historical Society to host annual murder-mystery dinner JEFFERSON - Murder is on the menu as the Jefferson Historical Society (42 East Jefferson Street) presents its annual murder mystery dinner party on Saturday, Sept. 21, from 6-9 p.m. Actors are needed (three men and three women) to carry out the murder and the investigation. There are no lines to be memorized. Each actor is assigned a part and with the aid of a program booklet and ad-libbing tries to solve who committed the murder of one of the guests. Tickets for actors are $10 each prepaid. Audience members who do not have a speaking part are also invited to try to figure out “who done it.” Tickets for audience members are $15 each prepaid. Sandwiched in the play is a five-course meal featuring southern cuisine in a Mardi Gras setting. Seating is limited to 24. Reservations may be made by calling the Society at 576-5333. Checks may be sent to the
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Marching Falcons
The band always has fun at a football game.
Another touchdown for the Falcons!
Marching in formation, the band takes the field for the half time show.
The Majorettes perform.
Members of the Jefferson Falcons Marching Band play the school fight song during the football game against the Edgewood Warriors. PHOTOS BY KIM PICKARD
There’s one in every bunch.
Touch down Falcons! The Majorettes twirl to the school fight song.
Go Falcons!
The band played the Falcons on into victory.
The night ended in victory for the Jefferson Falcons.
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Crafts in the Park
Johnsons celebrate 50th wedding anniversary
PHOTO BY STEFANIE WESSELL
Breezy weather didn’t stop people from coming out to Crafts in the Park at Lake Shore Park this past Sunday. The craft show, featuring dozens of vendors selling everything from homemade candles and soaps to beach glass jewelry to PVC-pipe bird feeders, ran two days, Saturday and Sunday. Next up at Lake Shore Park is the Rib Burn Off, to be held Sept. 20-22.
Gazette Subscription Drive kicks off at Jefferson, Rock Creek Elementary schools BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers
schools at the same time, will be handled a bit differently this year. This year, instead of restricting the drive to select grades, all students in kindergarten through sixth grade at Jefferson and first through sixth grade at Rock Creek are invited to participate, Gazette Newspapers Director of Operations Becke Bradbury Schindler said.
For two weeks, the students will sell subscriptions to any edition of Gazette NewsJEFFERSON/ROCK papers, including the Gazette CREEK - The Gazette Newsin Jefferson, Geneva and papers Subscription Drive Ashtabula; the Courier in kicks off Wednesday, Sept. Conneaut; the News in 18, at Jefferson and Rock Andover and Orwell; the Creek Elementary schools. Shores News in Roaming The subscription drive, Shores; The Tribune for the which gives readers a chance Lake County communities of to subscribe to the Gazette Madison, Perry and and support their local Painesville; and the Albion News and the Edinboro News for readers in Erie County, Pa. Fundraiser for BOE candidate The subscription drive can be used for new subscripScott Ardary to be held tions, renewals or an extenA spaghetti dinner fundraiser in support of Jefferson sion of an existing subscripArea Local Schools Board of Education candidate Scott tion, Schindler said. She said Ardary will be held from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, at people can extend a subscripthe Dorset Community Center. Tickets are $8 for adults tion that’s not up for renewal and $5 for children 10 years old and under. Another fundraiser will be held from 6-8 p.m. Sept. 26 at the Lenox Community Center.
Sept. 26 Jefferson: Ashtabula County Autism In Action Ashtabula County Autism In Action will meet 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, at the United Methodist Church in Jefferson. The group is excited to have its first Ashtabula County Autism Group In Action Meeting. Parents, family members and children of all ages are welcome. We can make a difference in Ashtabula County, but we need your help. We look forward to meeting all the families and hope to bring lots of activities and support to families affected by autism in Ashtabula County.
yet to support the schools. Another difference from last year’s subscription drive is the prize system. In the past, the top three sellers all received prize money, with a random draw for a grand prize. The schools then used the money raised for school activities and field trips. This year, all of the individual students will be rewarded for the subscriptions they sell. For each subscription sold, $5 will go toward the school, and $5 to the student who sold it. “This makes it fair for everybody,” Schindler said. “Everybody wins something as long as they sell a subscription.”
In celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary, Ronald and Patricia (Piper) Johnson of Andover, Ohio, will be honored at a cake and punch reception on Sept. 28, 2013, at the Andover Christian Church, 150 Stillman Ave., Andover. Open house will be from 2-5 p.m. The special couple requests that you bring no gifts, but you are welcome to share memories or photos that you have. Ronald and Patricia (Piper) were married Sept. 29, 1963, at the Cherry Valley Methodist Church. The couple’s children are Brenda and Ronald Johnson, Jr., of Lexington, Ohio; Randy Johnson of Andover, Ohio; and Rollin and Shelli Johnson of Lake Wylie, South Carolina. They also have eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Mr. Johnson retired in 2010 from the Pymatuning State Park and Mrs. Johnson retired from Andover Industries in 2006.
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Bacher graduates from basic training
Air Force Airman Jeromy R. Bacher graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San AntonioLackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, The Finnish American Heritage Association extends physical fitness, and basic an invitation to “A Night at the Museum” on Saturday, warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete baSept. 21, from 5-7 p.m. at the Finnish American Culsic training earn four credits tural Center, 1330 W. 8th St. Come join us for music by the Happy Wanderers, a report on the 2013 FinnFest toward an associate in apby Bill Asuma and other surprises. There will also be plied science degree through wine tasting. Refreshments include coffee and soft the Community College of the Air Force. Bacher is the son of James and Jennifer Bacher of Geneva. drinks, as well as snacks. He is a 2009 graduate of Geneva High School. The Taste of Finland luncheon and annual meeting will be on Sunday, Oct. 20, at 3 p.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church. Reservations are due by Oct. 15, and tickets are $10 per person. Please note this special time and day.
Finnish American Heritage Association to hold ‘A Night at the Museum’
Eagleville Bible Church starts up Eagles Nest Club
Our Lady of Peace Parish to hold chicken dinner
Eagleville Bible Church will hold the Eagles Nest Club from 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays Sept. 11 through April 16. Children ages four years through fifth grade are welcome to come out and attend any time throughout the year! Our Lady of Peace Parish is holding its annual chicken The church provides a safe, fun environment where childinner in honor of Our Lady of Sorrows Feast Day on noon dren can learn about God, are encouraged as they grow in to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, at the community center, Co- their relationship with Him, learn practical ways to apply lumbus Avenue and East 21st Street. God’s Word to their lives, and take part in serving others. Menu includes half chicken (grilled or BBQ), mashed Feel free to call Carrie Pawlowski (440) 576-4069, potatoes and gravy, corn or peas and carrots, salad, roll cppawlowski@embarqmail.com with questions. and dessert. Dine in or take out. Come and watch the Eagleville Bible Church is located at 1981 State Route Browns - Ravens game. Beer on tap. Dinners cost $10. 45, Rock Creek.
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Kettle-cooked bean soup lines them up again
BY DEE RILEY Gazette Newspapers
three feet by two feet or table mats,” Barr said. The runners are all her PLYMOUTH TOWNSHIP own design for her new - Log Cabin Days this week- home. She’s been doing this end had lines that patiently for 30 years and likes all texwaited for over an hour to tile art. Candace is from taste the delicious bean soup Madison and this is her with corn bread. Opening at fourth year here. noon on Saturday, this “The log cabin is a wonAshtabula County Historical derful place,” she said. Society fundraiser brought The Pyma Carvers were history alive for the weekend. exhibiting for the first time. Larissa Kidd from They showed the difference Pierpont started her day in the thickness of gourds making apple butter than the grown in different areas that kettle cooked bean soup. She were used to make unusual said that she loved making purses. Their club is in this because of the tastiness. Andover. Their members are Candace Barr demon- wood carvers and burners. strated the typical American Dr. Richard Waters art form of rug hooking us- brought his wonderful civil ing strips of wool that she war collection. He said that hand-died and hooked onto he exhibited them at re-ena linen background. actments for twenty-five “You can go to a room size years and to show students rug but most of mine are interested in the civil war.
Colin Caster, 21 months old, is pleased wtih this bowling throw. He is the son of Jerry and Sheri Caster.
The famous bean soup gets special attention from Walt Barnes as he stokes the fire. “Good hickory and wood is needed,” he said. “This is the first year for me and it definitely has got good flavor.”
Ashtabula County Junior Fair Queen Ellen Darby, 19 years old from Jefferson, enjoys country food at Log Cabin Days. One of her duties involves going around to the various festivals. “This is very good,” says Ellen.
He is from Jefferson and ad- Peters Episcopal Church in mits to being 80 years old. Ashtabula. Approximately forty pies In 1989, the Historical were consumed on Saturday Society owned the property said Mary Hedberg, volun- and restored the cabin to its teer food chairman for 20 original state. Recently a years. barn has been added with “We do not charge the the inside siding coming crafters or anyone else so our from the Mechanicsville profits come from our food to Covered Bridge. keep this going,” she said. Sunday they supplied 100 pounds of pulled pork. The history of the cabin dates back to 1810 when Sala Blakeslee settled on this land on Seven Hills Road in Plymouth Township and built the cabin. It stands today on its original foundation. Sala died in 1840. He and his wife, Mary, had eight children. In this home the first Thunder, an eight-year-old alpaca, gets E p i s c o p a l special attention from Tyler and Dylan Church services Schiedel from Ashtabula. “This is fluffier than Kailyn Caster, six years old from Cleveland, masters were held which a dog’s hair”, remarks Dylan. The Schiedels standing on stilts provided as part of the children’s later led to the came for the bean soup and bowling. activities for Log Cabin Days. forming of St.
Rug-hooking demonstrator Candace Barr shows her rugs and place mats for her fourth year.
Dr. Richard Waters shows his Civil War memorabilia.
Tanya Kidd, Denise Hodges and Mary Hedberg serve the food for the hungry crowd.
PHOTOS BY DEE RILEY
Young & Blue have been playing for Log Cabin Days since it started. Rick Campbell, and the Kleins, Diana on the fiddle, Shawn Luke on the banjo, Clara on the violin, Silvia on the mandolin, and Liberty plays the base. This is the third year they have Larissa Kidd of Pierpont tries walking on stilts. Larissa is a played as a group. They are available for blue grass festivals and community events. volunteer and loves making the apple butter and bean soup.
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Homecoming dresses have arrived at Spiderweb
Girls also can choose jewelry at Cinderella’s Closet. BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON - As girls go shopping for their Homecoming dresses, they can find options available at no cost at the Spiderweb in Jefferson. Dresses of every color, every size, long ones and short ones, are now available at Cinderella’s Closet located at Spiderweb in Jefferson. “We are open for all high school girls to come and
choose a dress for that special homecoming event. Just need shoes or that special pair of earrings? We can help you with that selection as well,” Sherry Cullers said. Cullers said Spiderweb has been busy sizing dresses, dusting off the shoes and finding those accessories that will complete that special outfit. “Spiderweb has the largest collection of dresses that we have had in several years,” Cullers said.
PHOTOS BY STEFANIE WESSELL
Cullers said all of the items have been donated to the organization, and more donations are always welcome. There also is a drop-off spot at the back door for people to make donations when the closet is closed. She said notices were sent to all Ashtabula County schools and announcing that Cinderella’s Closet opened Tuesday, Sept. 10, and will continue to be open every Tuesday and Thursday from 3-6 p.m. until Oct. 17.
Dresses of every color, every size, long ones and short ones, are now available at Cinderella’s Closet located at Spiderweb in Jefferson. “This service is available to any girl in Ashtabula County. Girls can come to shop for that dress or accessory that will make her evening special,” Cullers said. There is no need to call to make an appointment - just stop by during the hours listed. “We do recommend that
you come before 5:30 p.m. so you have time to look around and try dresses on. Parents are encouraged to come and shop with their daughter but the girl must be present to receive a dress,” Cullers said. Spiderweb is always looking for caring, compassionate volunteers to assist in Cinderella’s Closet, Clothes
Closet, and Tutoring program or to serve on the board of directors. For more information, please contact Sherry Cullers at 576-4547 . Spiderweb is located at 133 East Jefferson Street in Jefferson and is funded in part by Ashtabula County United Way.
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Girls also can pick out a purse to match their dress at Cinderella’s Closet.
County Grange announces winners of artistic and photograph contests Ashtabula County Granges art and photography judging was held at the Pomona Grange meeting Aug. 20 at the Richfield Grange in Williamsfield. The results of placing in the contests were read at the meeting. All first-place winners will be taken to the state session in October for statewide judging. All winners in the Junior art and photography contests are members of Jefferson Junior Grange. Junior art contest results: Class A: animals ages 5 to 8, no first place, Jessup Moore, second place; ages 9 to 11, Jessica Myers, first place, Marissa Christ, second place, and Erin Myers, third place; ages 12 to 14, Sarah Lister, first place. Class B: cityscape - ages 5 to 8, Jessup Moore, first place; ages 9 to 11, Marissa Christ, first place, Erin Myers, second place, and Jessica Myers, third place. Class C: cartoon character – ages 5 to 8, Jessup Moore, first place; ages 9 to 11, Marissa Christ, first place, Morgan Anderson, second place, and Jessimine Moore, third place. Class D: plant/flowers/
trees – ages 5 to 8, Jessup Moore, first place; ages 9 to 11, Erin Myers, first place, Marissa Christ, second place, and Jessica Myers, third place. Class E: computer generated art – ages 9 to 11, Marissa Christ, first place; ages 12 to 14, Marcus Christ, first place. Junior photography results: Class A: sport activity or event – ages 9 to 11, Erin Myers, first place and Jessica Myers, seconded. Class B: portrait/picture of a senior citizen – ages 5 to 8, Mackenzie Herrick, first place; ages 9 to 11, Jessica Myers, first place and Erin Myers, seconded. Class C: pets – ages 5 to 8 – Mackenzie Herrick, first place; ages 9 to 11, Jessica Myers, first place and Erin Myers, second place. Class D: Grange/community service activities – ages 9 to 11, Erin Myers, first place and Jessica Myers, second place. Class E: patriotic – ages 5 to 8, Mackenzie Herrick, first place; ages 9-11, Erin Myers, first place and Jessica Myers, second place. Subordinate photography results: Class A: scen-
ery “Snow and Ice” – member only, Denise Hodges, East Plymouth, first place, Debbie Troyer, Richfield, second place, and Brandy Hanusosky, Saybrook, third place. Class B: scenery – nonmember – Matthew Hanusosky, entered though Saybrook, first place. Class C: before and after – Brandy Hanusosky, first place and Debbie Troyer, second place. Class D: family celebration – Brandy Hanusosky, first place and Debbie Troyer, second place. Class E: America the Beautiful – Sharon Kohta, East Plymouth, Michelle Chandler, East Plymouth, second place, and Brandy Hanusosky, third place. There were no entries in the Subordinate art Classes A, B, C, D, and E. There are several Junior categories open in art and photography. Entries in the categories not represented may be submitted for judging at the September 17 Pomona meeting that will be held at Saybrook Grange. For more information on contests, contact Sharon Kohta.
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Barbara Wittenmeyer is Country Elder
Meet Your Neighbor Mike Mikulin’s Number 16 Eagles soccer jersey was officially retired at a game time ceremony last fall in recognition and memory of the Geneva star who was killed in a tragic auto accident on Thanksgiving Day, 2006. The ceremony was attended by more than fifty current and former players and coaches including legendary professional player Ali Kazemaini (pictured back second from left). Displaying Mikulin’s framed home and away jerseys are former Eagles soccer players Erik Braun and Stuart Jackson. Last fall, in recognition and memory of Michael Mikulin, his Number 16 jersey was retired at a game time ceremony attended by more than fifty current and former players, coaches, family and friends including legendary professional player and coach Ali Kazemaini. Kazemaini coached the Impact Soccer Club team that Mikulin played on for 10 years and which won the state cup three years in a row. “We will never forget the evening that Mike’s number was retired. It is incredible that so many members of the community came to the ceremony,” Paul Mikulin said. “We were so happy to see so many of Mike’s teammates
and coaches. Two great Geneva players, Erik Braun and Stuart Jackson, presented the jersey to us. Both of them had worn Mike’s number 16 following his death. They requested the number and wore it with honor and respect. We are very honored and grateful to the soccer program and the Geneva High School administration for bestowing such a tribute for Mike. I think of how cool it will be that Geneva Soccer players for years to come will see Mike’s jersey hanging in the school and hear the story of Mike Mikulin’s accomplishments at Geneva High.” “We live in an awesome community,” Mikulin continued. “The people of Geneva embraced and supported us
HARBOR Thirty-nine Critical Infrastructure Applications were received and 14 were funded. Ten Downtown Revitalization Applications were received, with only three awarded funding, including the City of Ashtabula. “Mary Church, our Project Administrator, did an outstanding job on these applications,” Timonere said. “With the help of Luciana Ratermann, Director of Planning & Community Development, they put in many long hours and produced a product which impressed those evaluating the applications and ultimately lead to the City’s award.” Many others had a hand in compiling data and assisting with the grant, city officials said. Charlene Kerr from Poggemeyer, Evelyn Schaeffer from the Lift Bridge Commu-
following Mike’s death. It meant so very much to us. One way we feel we can give back to the school and community is through the memorial scholarship in Mike’s name. Our main criteria for the scholarship is that the recipient shows a sincere love and desire for the game as Mike had. This year’s recipient Zach Gaul’s dedication to the sport that Mike loved really came through in his essay.” Gaul said that he was surprised and humbled by receiving the Mikulin Scholarship. “Receiving the award in memory of Michel Mikulin is probably one of the happiest moments in my life,” Gaul said. “Thinking of Mike reminds me to never take the
small things in life for granted and gives me a reason to strive on when I’m feeling down. I can’t thank the Mikulin family enough for giving me such a great honor.” Gaul is a freshman Aerospace Engineering major at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida. He is the son of Diana Gaul and John Gaul. Previous recipients of the Michael Mikulin Scholarship include: 2007 Angela DeMichelle and Kyle Sholtis 2008 Christopher Dunlap 2009 Ryan Trice and Krista Blake 2010 Kyle O’Dell 2011 Jordyn Barrington 2012 Erik Braun
From page 1A nity Association (LBCA), Shelly Mullen from the LBCA and Sarah Jammal, who was a high school senior doing service projects, all assisted in the information gathering process. The city will use these funds to further the many private investments already made on Bridge Street. With the Downtown Revitalization Grant, the city will create a public parking lot complete with lighting and landscaping. The city will also have $100,000 available to businesses and building owners in $10,000 increments for building improvements such as façade updates. The business owners or building owners must match the initial funds in order to receive the grant. “We are excited to move this project forward for the Harbor Area,” Ratermann said. “This is an example of how collaboration between the public and private sectors can make a significant impact on our entire community.” In addition, the north side of Hulbert Hill will be re-bricked with the Critical Infrastructure Grant. “Hulbert Hill is certainly a project we could not do on our own without the assistance of grant dollars. It will make a huge improvement and a safer road condition,” Timonere said. The Allocation grant will be used as match funds for the Downtown and Critical Infrastructure projects. The city will have two years to complete the projects for the Harbor Area.
Jefferson Farmers’ Market to hold apple cookie contest
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JEFFERSON - Is there a favorite family cookie recipe lurking in the back of the recipe box or a recent discovery you’ve been meaning to try? Well, if it involves fresh apples, now is the time to try it out. On Saturday, Sept. 14, the Jefferson Farmers’ Market will again sponsor a baking contest as part of the Jefferson Historical Society’s Apple Fest. Entering is simple. The apple cookie must be “scratch-made” using fresh apples. No prepared or canned products or dried apples may be used. The entry may be any type of cookie – bar, drop or rolled and filled. All entries must be presented at the Market by 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14. The unanimous decision of the judges will give the winner $25.00 in Market vouchers, a certificate proclaiming the winning entry as “Jefferson’s Best Apple Cookie 2013” and a Market shopping bag. Stop by the Farmers’ Market this Saturday between 9 a.m and 1 p.m. We’re located in the parking lot of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 32 E. Jefferson St. Bring your entry or watch the judging and choose from the area’s freshest produce and maple products.
Barbara Wittenmeyer AUSTINBURG TOWNSHIP - The Austinburg Country Days Committee named Barbara Wittenmeyer as the Country Elder during the two-day festival this year. Wittenmeyer was born in 1939 in Southwest Greensburg, Pa., a small town of approximately 2,000 people. “Growing up in the ‘40s in this small town was wonderful, and I have many happy memories of those carefree days,” Wittenmeyer said. “My sister and I attended a small, four-room school, two grades in each room, taught by the Sisters of Charity. When I was 11, we moved to East Cleveland, where my dad had found a better job. I went to St. Philomena’s School through the eighth grade and then to Ursuline Academy for girls.” Her first job, when she was 16, was working in a dime store. Later, in high school, she worked during the summers in Cleveland at the County Administration Building typing water assessments. After graduation from high school, she was awarded a scholarship to Ursuline College and started classes. “After my freshman year, I was uncertain of a career path, and decided to work full-time, save money for a home, and get married. At the age of 19, I married Nelson Wittenmyer, and we bought an older home in East Cleveland, where he had also grown up and attended Shaw High School,” Wittenmeyer said. “Both of our families lived nearby, and we were both working and fixing up the house, and life was good. At age 20, it got even better when our first child was born. We decided that I would quit work and stay home with our child. Nelson was working as an electrician apprentice, so money was tight, but we were happy and managed.” Added Wittenmeyer, “God continued to bless us with children, and, by the time we were expecting number six, we had outgrown our house. Nelson was now a journeyman, so his salary had increased, and he had always wanted to live in the country, so we starting looking for a new home, taking rides on the week-ends.” In 1967, they moved to Austinburg in August, and their sixth child was born in September. “This move was a real adjustment for me, after living in the city. And then, when we started getting cows, horses, ponies, etc., it was a whole new way of life, learning so many new things, working hard, and always busy,” Wittenmeyer said. Their seventh child was born in 1970, a fifth girl added to their two sons. “We were remodeling the house and added a large room and enclosed a porch to enlarge our family room. I took some accounting classes at Kent State University in Ashtabula, and when the children were all in school, I began to took for a part-time job to help finance this family of nine,” Wittenmeyer said. “In 1978, I began working as a part-time teller at Andover Bank, and then in 1979 was elected township clerk of Austinburg, taking office on Jan. 1, 1980.” Wittenmeyer said she loved both jobs and stayed at the bank for 22 years, and was re-elected clerk for four more terms, retiring after 20 years in 2000. “Both jobs were rewarding and fulfilling, and I loved what I did. I had the opportunity to meet so many wonderful people and also feel that I was contributing to my community as well. I enjoyed membership in the Fire Department Auxiliary, taking food and drink to the firemen during fires, and helping with the booths at Country Days, and the Garden Club and Bible study at the First United Church in town, after I retired,” Wittenmeyer said. “I have also kept busy with my Assumption Church, in Geneva, working on various committees, serving funeral dinners, singing in the choir, and cleaning the church.” Wittenmeyer said moving to Austinburg proved to be an ideal plan for her family, and a perfect place to raise her family. “Unfortunately, Nelson passed away in 1994, at the age of 55, but I know he was proud of our children, and was largely responsible for them growing into hard-working, self-reliant, compassionate people, traits they learned on the farm. Today, I am blessed with 13 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren (five girls and two boys), and two more expected in spring. God has truly blessed me and my family in Austinburg,” Wittenmeyer said.
Education
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Jefferson Area Education Foundation seeks Alumni of the Year nominations
Jefferson and Rock Creek Elementary schools
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JEFFERSON - Each year at the Jefferson Area High School Homecoming Football game, the Jefferson Area Education Foundation presents a plaque to the selected Alumni Hall of Fame former graduate. This year the Homecoming game will be on Sept. 27, 2013. The absolute deadline for nominating Jefferson-area Lunch graduates for this honor will be Sept. 14, 2013. If mailed, Beef Burrito w/Salsa, Corn Cobbettes, Fruits the application for the nomination must be postmarked Beefy Cheese Sauce, Tortilla Chips, Green Beans, by this date in order to be eligible. Nominations may Carrot Snacks, Fruits also be e-mailed to the address listed below. Lunch-A-Round Pizza, Romaine Lettuce, Diced The information needed to nominate a former graduTomatoes, Fruits ate is as follows: Name, complete address, phone numChicken Rings w/Dip, Baby Lima Beans, Potato ber and year of graduation for the nominee. Wedges, Fruits Committee member Pat Inman said it would be helpHotdog on Bun, Baked Beans, Seasoned Carrots, ful if the person making the nomination would also inMini Pretzel, Fruits clude their own name, address, phone number in case Chef ’s Salad w/Lettuce, Ham & Cheese, Soft the selection committee would need to contact the nomiBreadstick, Diced Celery, Chick Peas, Fruits nator for more information. However, the Hall of Fame
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Jefferson United Methodist Church to sponsor Second Annual Miracle Marketplace craft sale and luncheon
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JEFFERSON - The Mission Committee of Jefferson United Methodist Church is happy to once again sponsor a Miracle Marketplace on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A wide variety of handmade items, including woodcrafts, quilted items, handmade cards, homemade jams, crocheted and knitted items, baked good, homegrown produce and more will
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Nomination can certainly be made anonymously. In all cases, please include an explanation of why you believe this nominated person is deserving of this award. Perhaps the nominee has contributed significantly to their profession, their school, or their community. How are they a positive role model for present or future students? Please send the nominations to Jefferson Area Education Foundation, c/o Carrie Pawlowski, JALS Board of Education, 121 S. Poplar Street, Jefferson, Ohio 44047 or e-mail to cppawlowski@embarqmail.com. Each year new nominations are taken. Therefore, if you previously nominated someone and they were not selected, please nominate them again. The award was begun in 1996 by the Jefferson Area Education Foundation. The person selected receives a plaque and their name is added to a collective plaque which will be on display in the school board office.
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be available for sale. In addition to the craft sale, there will be a luncheon, with homemade soups, roll and pies for just $5 offered. “We sponsored this event last year and were very appreciative of the support we received – lots of folks came out to enjoy the day. We’re one of the first craft sales of the season – you won’t want to miss it!” shares Mission Committee Chair Annette Paul.
Religious Briefs Sept. 13 Kingsville: Soup Lunch
Upcoming school meetings
Kingsville Presbyterian Church, 3046 W. Main Road (Route 84) Soup Lunch is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 13, with choice of split pea or vegetable beef soup, with homemade desserts and beverage. Take-out containers provided. Donation only.
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All the proceeds from this event will benefit our Christmas Miracle Offering. Four organizations have been selected to receive gifts from this year’s offering. They are Samaritan House, our county’s homeless shelter; Christian Coalition Outreach, which works with students on college campuses; Phakamisa, which offers help for children and families through Pinetown Methodist
Church in Durban, South Africa; and Orphan Relief and Rescue, which assists orphans in Liberia, Africa. There will be another event – a Silent Auction – on Saturday, November 1, that will also benefit the Christmas Miracle Offering. Look for more details on this event in the future. For further information, call the church office at 5764561.
munity dinner from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26.
Nov. 9 Ashtabula: Holiday Bazaar Crafters and vendors needed! Bethany Holiday Bazaar, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013, at Bethany Lutheran Church, 933 Michigan Avenue, Ashtabula. Crafts, Home Party reps, artists, door prizes and much more! Contact Lois at (440) 9643157 or e-mail Bethanychurch@windstream.net for more information.
There will be a regular meeting of the Ashtabula Area City Schools Board of Education on Wednesday, Sept. 18, Sept. 15 Harpersfield Township: Sunday School Ongoing at the large group instruction room at Lakeside High As of Sept. 15, the Harpersfield United Methodist School. There will be an executive session on personnel Church, located at224 Garford Rd., in Geneva, will have GriefShare meets Sundays Harpersfield United Methodist Church will continue their at 6 p.m. with a regular meeting to follow. Sunday School at 9:30 a.m., with worship at 11 a.m. Pastor GriefShare series Sunday afternoon from 4 to 6 p.m. at the is Shirley Stoops-Frantz. church, located at 224 Garford Rd., corner of Cork-Cold Ongoing Sept. 26 Austinburg Township: Free community Springs Rd. and Garford. The series will assist those who The Jefferson Area Local Schools Board of Education dinner have lost a loved one to death in recent years. There is no meets on the third Tuesday of the month in the High School The Austinburg First United Church of Christ, lo- charge and the church is handicap accessible. Contact the Library at 6 p.m. cated at 2870 Rt. 307, Austinburg, will hold a free com- pastor, Shirley Stoops-Frantz, with questions: 330-889-3894.
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Falcons sweep Spartans BY ALLAN MONONEN Gazette Newspapers
points for the 25-23 Falcon win. “We battled back and CONNEAUT - The didn’t fold but missed some Conneaut volleyball team serves, we just aren’t finishhosted the Jefferson Falcons ing yet. Jefferson is a good Thursday. In a well played team,” Conneaut Coach Mo competitive contest, featuring Ritari said. long volleys, good passing, and Conneaut held their own diving digs, the Falcons won in the last game, trading the match in three games, 25- points evenly. Emily Lower 18, 25-23 and 25-17. served the Spartans to a 16Jefferson came out 18 deficit but Emily quickly, taking a lead and DeGeorge served and led the winning the first game hand- Falcon on a run to 22-16. ily. Beckwith ended the game In the second set, the with two serving points, 25teams battled back and forth, 17. Megan Tessmer served three “We’re still a young team, points to tie the game at 23 learning how to handle sucfor the Spartans but Bailey cess, learning how to deal Beckwith served the final with it. You can’t be satisfied
with where your’re at, you have to improve every day. I thought Conneaut stepped up their level of play, they had some long rallies,” Jefferson Coach Don Palm said. Jefferson improves to a fine 6-1, 2-0, AAC. In the JV match, Conneaut won in two games. Conneaut traveled to Kirtland Saturday. In a five game war, the Spartans lost the first two games, battled back to win games three, 2523 and four 27-25 and held off the Hornets in game five, PHOTOS BY ALLAN MONONEN 15-8 to win the match. Jefferson senior volleyball Conneaut is now 3-4. Kirtland, 3-3, won the JV player Tayler Johnston poses for a picture prior to her Lexi Zappitelli, of Conneaut, leaps for a block, during a prelim, Conneaut is 3-4. game against Conneaut. volleyball game against Jefferson.
Emily DeGeorge hits the ball back for Jefferson during a match against Conneaut.
Jef ferson’s defense prepares to return the serve during a game against Conneaut.
Warriors hold off Spartans
Warrior goalie Jillian Dick steps forward to make a save off a Spartan corner kick. BY ALLAN MONONEN Gazette Newspapers
Edgewood reached the scoreboard on a fluke goal. A Warrior attack had the visitors near the Spartan, an attempt by a defender who tried to clear the ball by heading it forward, instead had it carom backward and perfectly bounce over the goal keeper’s head, still counts, 2-1. Zhen-Zhen Eidens knotted the score for the Warriors
on a penalty kick after halftime. The teams battled evenly for most of the second half. Then in the final three minutes, Eidens sent a pass up to Chloe Krekelberg who arced a twenty yard shot over the fingertips of the goalie to net the winning goal. Edgewood stopped the Spartans for the remaining
time and went home with the win, 3-2. “Give credit to the girls, they had a poor first half, I told them at halftime to keep shooting, and something will fall eventually. The girls Edgewood soccer seniors, Zhen-Zhen Eidens, Cortney played great,” Edgewood Humphrey and Julianna Kosik pose for a picture prior to a game. coach Vince Peluso said. Edgewood evens its record at 2-2, Conneaut slips to 0-41.
CONNEAUT -The neighborhood rivalry of Conneaut and Edgewood resumed in a recent girls soccer contest. Conneaut the first two goals of the game. However, Edgewood was able to tie things up in the second half and then scored the tie breaker late in the game for the win. “I’m really proud of the effort, but we just didn’t take advantage of our opportunities and Edgewood did,” Conneaut coach John Hagstrom said. The Spartans struck first, Brooke Bennett kicked in one goal in the twenty-sixth minute. Bennett added another on a fine play as she followed a pass downfield, contested by two Warrior defenders. Bennett kept control and tried to by-pass a diving save attempt by keeper Jilian Dick who partly blocked the Brook Bennett, 12 of Conneaut and Kirstyn Ecklund, 5 of shot. Bennett followed her shot and hit the back of the Natalie Bertolasio, of Conneaut and Zhen -Zhen Eidens, of Edgewood, battle for the Edgewood, sprint downfield, Zhen-Zhen Eidens, 8 is ball in Spartan territory. net, 2-0. PHOTOS BY ALLAN MONONEN nearby for the Warriors.
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Falcons win Spartans and Warriors end in tie penalty filled game BY ALLAN MONONEN Gazette Newspapers
PHOTOS BY BYRON C. WESSELL
The Jefferson Falcons run a play on offense against the Edgewood Warriors. BY BYRON C. WESSELL Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON – The Jefferson Falcons prevailed in a 26-12 win over the visiting Edgewood Warriors. Ryan Zindash punched in the first score for the Falcons with a one-yard run. Edgewood was able to answer thanks to a fumble as Alex Spangler returned it 26 yards to tie the game. The Warriors were able to come away with a big defense stop as they held the Falcons at the one yard line and forced a turnover on downs. The Warriors were able to get some space thanks to a pair of first downs and then looked to score on a 78-yard pass to Connor McLaughlin. However, the score was called back due to pass interference. The Falcons would force a fourth and 30 and picked up two points thanks to a fake punt in the endzone. The Warriors would get the ball right back as Riis Smith returned an interception to Jefferson 30. Alex Wisynai then connected with McLaughlin for a 20-yard score to give the Warriors a 12-8 lead. The Falcons answered right back as they drove down the field. Cole Erdel was able to score on a 19yard touchdown to give the Falcons a 14-12 lead going into halftime. Edgewood would lose another touchdown to a penalty in the second half and it allowed Jefferson to
ASHTABULA TOWNSHIP -Conneaut and Edgewood continued their neighborhood rivalry Wednesday, Sept. 4, this time in soccer. In a hard-fought match, Edgewood won the first half, 3-0, Conneaut battled back to take a 5-4 lead but the host Warriors tied the game at 5-5 in the last thirty seconds. The game ended that way, 5-5. Edgewood dominated the first half, keeping the ball in Spartan territory and forcing keeper Tommy Webb to stop eight shots. The evenly matched teams spent much time battling for ball possession in the midfield. Adam Hefner found the net from the left side to open the scoring, assisted by Aaron Ball. A throw-in deep in Spartan territory began the play. Lance Butler kicked in a penalty shot to give the Warriors a 2-0 lead. Another throw-in from the left side led to a long shot
PHOTOS BY ALLAN MONONEN
Tyee Stewart of Conneaut, right and Aaron Ball, right, sprint for the ball during a recent soccer game. by Sam Moisio that neatly said. Spartans a 4-3 lead. arced over the goalie’s hands Then Jake Spees broke Lance Butler gained coninto the cords. the scoring ice,going down trol at midfield, charged After the time break, the left side and beating the downfield and beat the Edgewood held their 3-0 lead goalie to the left, 3-1. goalie, 4-4. until the middle of the secThree minutes later, In the last two minutes, ond half. Dylan Campbell took a Jake Spees again sped down “At halftime we changed, throw-in and found the net the the left side and beat the we put the fast guys up front from the right side, 3-2. keeper with a ground ball to and one fast guy in the Campbell soon after arced the left corner. 5-.4, middle. It wasn’t real good a long shot into the goal to Conneaut soccer but we had to come knot the score at 3. With time waning, the back. Edgewood sends everyAt the fourteen minute Warriors fought back. taking thing through the middle,” mark, Clay Brown scored on a throw-in at midfield, ButConneaut Coach Rich Shield a penalty kick to give the ler split two defenders with a low shot that eluded keeper Webb, 5-5, with thirty seconds left in the Riis Smith waits back to game. Time ran out and the return for the Edgewood teams had a 5-5 tie. Warriors during a game “This was a tough game against Jefferson. to tie, we thought we should have won it. We let the game add to their lead. The Warget away, didn’t play the riors faked another punt whole 80 minutes. We have and Jefferson was able to to learn to put the other get excellent field position team away. We’re young but at the 13. Ryan Zindash our players never quit, down capped the short drive with or up, they’re always worka two-yard run, making it ing,” Edgewood Coach Kevin 20-12. Santee said. After another score came Edgewood improves to 0back due to holding, 4-1, Conneaut is 1-1-1. Jefferson forced a turnover Kirk Jennings, of Conneaut, and Adam Hefner, of Edgewood, battle for the ball. on downs. Erdel connected with James Jackson on a 38yard pass to the three-yard line. Zindash then pounded it in for his third touchdown of the game. Edgewood looked to BY ALLAN MONONEN have one more drive in Gazette Newspapers them as Smith hooked up with Anthonie Magda for a CONNEAUT -Conneaut’s 42-yard gain. However, Lady soccer Spartans hosted Jefferson got the ball back the Lady Falcons Thursday in and ended the game with a matchup of county foes. an interception by Cody Jefferson held off the SparLeonardson. tans, 3-2, which brought
Falcons edge Spartans
coach Katie Carter her 100th victory. Carter previously coached at Geneva. The Falcons had a 2-0 advantage on goals by Nikki Squatrito, assisted by Lexi Bagley and Bagley, assisted by Sydney Emerson. Jefferson was running out the clock until the final minute, when Brooke Bennett took a throw-in and raced downfield to beat Falcon goalie Lindsey Becker in the The Edgewood Warriors get ready to run a play during a right corner. Conneaut cut the lead to 2-1, but time expired recent game against Jefferson. and the Falcons had the win. Dani Heinonen stopped ten Jefferson’s Raquel Fularz, 25, left and Conneaut’s Alyssa Chadwick battle for the ball shots for the Spartans. at midfield. PHOTO BY ALLAN MONONEN
Village Green Golf Course Recent Hole-in-Ones KINGSVILLE - Chuck Kent, of Conneaut, hit a hole in one on Sunday, June 23 at Village Green Golf Course. Kent hit his hole in one on hole number 7 from 141 yards out. Charles Capitena, of North Kingsville, hit a hole The Jefferson Falcons hosted the Edgewood Warriors in in one on Thursday, July 18 a recent football match-up.
at Village Green Golf Course. Capitena hit his hole in one on hole number 17 using a nike golf bal. Capitena used a 7 wood from 136 yards. Fred Leers, of Ashtabula, hit a hole in one on Wednesday, August 21 at Village Green Golf Course. Leers picked up his hole
in one on hole number two from 132 yards out. Leers used an 8 iron and a Titleist pro v1 golf ball. Dave Sawin, of Girard, also hit a hole in one on Wednesday, August 21. Sawin hit his hole in one on hole number seven with an eight iron. Sawin was 141
yards out from the cup and used a Titleist NTX Golf ball. Bill Lee, of Ashtabula, hit a hole in one on Saturday, August 31 on hole number 12. Lee used a six iron, 140 yards out with a Pinnacle golf ball for his hole in one.
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PHOTO BY STEFANIE WESSELL
Subway of Jefferson is located at 135 N. Chestnut Street and is a popular choice for people in the area as it offers a healthy option to fast food. Pictured are employees Sarah Liebschutz, Lindey Pestello, Katie Lazanis and Carolyn Gombert.
JEFFERSON - In the year 2000, Jared Fogle made the Subway brand a national phenomenon with his dramatic weight loss from eating Subway subs. Now Subway is known throughout the nation as a place to eat healthy but on a fast-food budget. Jefferson Subway owner Chris Rose recognized the benefits of Subway long before Fogle stepped on the scene, though. He opened the very first Subway in Ashtabula County about 25 years ago in the Ashtabula Harbor. At the time, Subway was just starting out across the nation. “I really wanted to open my own business,” Rose said. “I was looking for something where I could be my own boss. He now owns four Subway restaurants in Ashtabula County: the original Ashtabula Harbor one, one in Edgewood, one on West Prospect Road in Ashtabula and now Subway of Jefferson at 135 N. Chestnut St. Rose said each store has about 10 employees, all of which he praised for their hard work. “It’s a good store,” Rose said of Subway of Jefferson. “It’s one of the top stores in Ashtabula County.” Rose said Subway really started to gain popularity as people followed the story of Jared Fogle, but another aspect of Subway that really caught people’s attention was the toaster ovens. “It changes the taste of the meat,” Rose said. “It’s allowed Subway to have more menu items. Subway’s really been on the cutting
edge.” At Subway, customers can build their own sandwiches. The menu of subs ranges from tuna and chicken-bacon ranch to the veggie sub. Customers can choose the type of bread or flatbread and choose which vegetables they would like on it. “We get a lot of people who want to eat healthy,” Rose said. Throughout the years, Subway has added new items to its menu, meeting the dining needs of its customers. Different breads and subs have been added, as well as a breakfast menu. With the earlier hours, people can order a breakfast sandwich or get their lunch sandwiches in the morning to take to work. Breakfast sandwiches can be made with white or yellow omelets. Other offerings at Subway include soups, cookies, pizzas, chips and yogurt parfait. The value meals can come with chip, yogurt or apples. Another popular promotion at Subway is the $5 footlong, and all through September, all regular footlong subs are $5 (not including the supreme or premium subs). “They call it ‘Subtember,’” Rose said. After September, Subway will go back to having select footlong subs for $5, as well as the monthly special sub. Subway of Jefferson is located at 135 N. Chestnut St. The restaurant also offers catering options and can be reached by telephone at 576-3004.
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