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A-Section
First annual Peter Romano
Classic Car Cruise to be
held July 16 - page 3A
Circuses coming to town Pages 5A and 7A
B-Section:
Dedication of Giddings
Law Office to be held July
15 - Page 1B
Kyle W.M. Starkey found
guilty - Page 7B
C-Section
Sports: Pages 1-8
D-Section
Front Porch Swing - 7D
Obituaries - Pages 12-15D
Legals - Pages 16-20D
Classifieds - Pages 21-23D
Ashtabula City
Council moves
parks levy
process ahead
photos by dee riley
Ethan Vance from Geneva rides the Lil Ferris Wheel by himself at
three years old.
RIGHT: The festival ended on Sunday with a fireworks finale.
BY STEFANIE WESSELL
Gazette Newspapers
ASHTABULA - The Our Lady
of Peace Parish honored Our Lady
of Mount Carmel over the weekend
with its 119th annual festival.
Community members enjoyed
fellowship, food, rides and games
over the three-day festival, cap-
ping off the event with a fireworks
display on Sunday night at Mount
Carmel Church on Columbus
Avenue.
Sunday also included a religious procession from Mt. Carmel
Church to the Sons of Italy on Columbus Avenue and back.
See FESTIVAL page 4A
Jefferson Historical Society, HMPL team
up for program on Underground Railroad
BY STEFANIE WESSELL
Gazette Newspapers
JEFFERSON - The Jefferson
Historical Society and the Henderson Memorial Public Library are
teaming up to present a program
on the Underground Railroad - and
the historic role Ashtabula County
played.
“Follow the Drinking Gourd: An
Underground Railroad Experience”
will be held 6 p.m. Monday, July 25,
at the library, located at 54 E. Jefferson St., then finish up next door
at the Jefferson Historical Society
with a “visit” by Joshua Giddings.
Adult Programming Coordina-
Jefferson Depot
turns back the clock
BY GABRIEL McVEY
Gazette Newspapers
BY STEFANIE WESSELL
Gazette Newspapers
ASHTABULA – The Ashtabula
City Council met July 5 to discuss
and pass a declaration of necessity
that will move the proposed fiveyear, 1.5-mil parks levy closer to
a place on the November ballot.
Ashtabula City Manager James
Timonere said according to preliminary calculations, should the
levy pass, it will raise approximately $288,000 a year to secure
staff to maintain the city’s parks.
Currently all park maintenance
is performed by employees of the
city’s Public Works Department.
“The $288,000 will designate
three full-time and two part-time
employees for seven months,”
Timonere said. “One of the fulltime workers will come from Public Works and the other two will be
new hires. They’ll go back to public
works after those seven months.
The part-time workers will be for
no more than 30 hours a week and
a projected $11 an hour.”
JEFFERSON - Visitors to the Jefferson
Depot Village turned back the clock this
weekend, as the Depot hosted its annual
Early America LIVE event.
Once visitors passed through the gate into
the historic 19th century Jefferson Depot
Village, 1890 became “ALIVE” at the Early
America “LIVE” reenactment festival.
The day was filled with activities, as people
visited Hohn’s General Store overflowing with
goods for all ages - oil lamps, hats, penny
candy, baked goods, tools, food staples, toys
and more.
The circuit-rider pastor arrived on horseback for the morning service on Saturday in
the 1848 Church in the Wildwood.
Children also attended school at the 1838
Spafford One-Room Schoolhouse, with outdoor recess following. During the class, they
asked questions that may have been asked of
students during that time period.
Hands-on activities also were enjoyed,
such as learning how to create a basket.
See DEPOT page 6A
PHOTOS BY STEFANIE WESSELL
See PARKS page 4A Susan Treen demonstrates how to spin wool.
Here, she spins buffalo wool.
tor & Circulation Manager Bev
Follin said at the library, people
will learn about what a slave auction entailed, glimpse the timeline
of Ashtabula County and be introduced to the song “Follow the
Drinking Gourd” as they partake of
water, cornbread and blueberries.
At the Jefferson Historical
Society, participants will receive
a “real” identity of a person that
came through Ashtabula County on
the Underground Railroad.
The guest speaker will be Joshua Giddings, as portrayed by
Ashtabula County resident Dave
Martin.
See RAILROAD page 4A
Geneva City
Council recognizes
two GHS athletes
BY GABRIEL McVEY
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GENEVA – The Geneva City
Council met July 11 to review a
slate of proposals, as well as to
recognize the superior athletic
achievements of two recent Geneva Area High School women
graduates in state and national
track and field competitions.
Brittany Aveni is the 2016 Ohio
High School Athletic Association
state champion in the 800-meter
middle-distance running event,
holding the current Ohio women’s
record and placed fourth in the
New Balance National track meet
in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Geneva City Council proclaimed July 12 to be Brittany
Aveni Day.
Ally Thompson was first runner-up in the pole vault event
at the 2016 Ohio High School
Athletic Association event, holds
a second place women’s record
in Ohio and placed fourth overall
at the New Balance Outdoor National track meet in Greensboro,
North Carolina.
See COUNCIL page 5A
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1st Annual Peter Romano Classic
Car Cruise-In to be held July 16
Event will raise money for the Leukemia and
Lymphoma Society, Northeast Ohio Chapter
BY STEFANIE WESSELL
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ASHTABULA - Wanting
to find a way to honor her
parents, Lisa Richmond has
organized the 1st Annual
Peter Romano Classic Car
Cruise-In.
All proceeds from the
event will be donated to the
Leukemia and Lymphoma
Society, Northeast Ohio
Chapter. The event will be
held 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 16, at Richmond
Auto Body, 5005 Benefit
Ave., Ashtabula. The rain
date is July 23.
“My father, Peter Romano, battled 19 months
with Myelodysplastic Syndrome (a pre-leukemia),
which transitioned to Leukemia on June 1, 2015, and
passed away July 19, 2015.
During his battle, he had 63
transfusions of blood, many
transfusions of platelets,
had many hospital stays,
had a port, wore a fanny
pack of medicine for many
months and was poked and
probed countless times,”
Richmond said.
Despite all of the procedures, Richmond said her
father never complained.
“[He] endured it with a
smile and continued to have
his sense of humor up until
he passed away,” she said.
During this time, Richmond’s mother, Mildred
Romano, was in and out of
the hospital, both locally and
at the Cleveland Clinic, and
was finally diagnosed June
1, 2015, with Non-Hodgkin’s
Lymphoma.
“She has had many Chemotherapy treatments and
is currently in remission,”
Richmond said.
For the last 10 years, Peter was one of the founders of
a Monday night Classic Car
Cruise-In at Saybrook Township Park. Every August, the
group held a sock hop and
donated the proceeds to the
local Autistic Foundation
to send Autistic children to
a local summer Reach and
Teach Camp. Mildred also
helped with these cruise-ins.
“In life, he was a wonderful father who instilled great
values and morals in his
family and taught his children to be good people and
hard workers. He was a hard
worker all his life, working
two jobs so my mother could
be a stay-at-home mom.
Family was always first
and most important. He always was willing to help out
anyone he could and never
expected a thing from them,”
Richmond said.
To honor both her parents
and to help find a cure for
all blood cancers, Richmond
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The late Peter Romano
Auto Body is hosting the
1st Annual Peter Romano
Classic Car Cruise-In, with
all proceeds being donated
to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Northeast
Ohio Chapter.
“In his honor, we would
like to make this an amazing event with many great
prizes and raffle items,”
Richmond said.
The event will include a
50-50 raffle, a Chinese Auction and musical entertainment from DJ Mark Allen.
Work
continues
on
fountain
Workers from J&S Hardscapes are busy setting the
brick walks around the fountain in front of the Ashtabula
County Courthouse in Jefferson. The cost is being covered by the Rotary Club of
Jefferson, along with a grant
from Rotary District 6630.
The Jefferson Club is raising
money by selling engraved
bricks to be laid in the walk
at a cost of $50 each. For
information on reserving a
brick, email jstevenson121@
yahoo.com or contact any
Rotary member.
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Geneva-on-the-Lake Village Council encourages
villagers to participate in tire recycling event
BY GABRIEL McVEY
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It’s also important to know it’s illegal to transport
more than 10 tires without a license.”
Tires still mounted on rims will be accepted and tires removed from the rims
GENEVA-ON-THE-LAKE – The Geneva– however, personnel will be keeping the
on-the-Lake Village Council met July 5 to
rims to help defray expenses incurred by
discuss a short list of items, as well as to
the program, according to Mizak.
put out information on and encourage
Geneva-on-the-Lake Chief of Police
villagers to participate in a used tire
Timothy Bruckman reported his
recycling event in partnership with
department took delivery of several
the City of Geneva.
bicycles from the Ashtabula Town“That’s being conducted by the City
ship Wal-Mart, according to Mizak.
of Geneva,” Village Administrator
“Chief Bruckman explained to
Mark Mizak said. “They’ve extended
us that Wal-Mart had donated some
it to residents of Geneva Township and
bikes to the PD,” Mizak said. “Some
Geneva-on-the-Lake as well. It’s under
members go around on bikes so they
the same Ohio EPA grant – they did it
can interact with people in a way they
last year as well.”
can’t in a car.”
Geneva Zoning Department Administrator Amanda
Fiscal Officer Kimberly McKinley presented the
White laid out some of the conditions for the tire recycling
2016 Geneva-on-the-Lake annual budget as well.
event.
“This is something we’re required to do by Ohio law,”
“I definitely encourage people to do it,” White said.
“People should bring their ID with them to show they’re Mizak said. “It’s a little more challenging for us than other
from the proper designated areas. Bring your tires to the municipalities because we’re a tourist community. So it’s
streets department building on North Avenue. The first five difficult for us to extrapolate based on last year. Weather
tires are free, each one after that is one dollar to dispose of. is a factor for us in a way it isn’t elsewhere.”
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Our Community
4a • Gazette Newspapers • week of wednesday, July 13, 2016
FESTIVAL
From
Page
1A
Kimberly Roxberry, age 11, of Saybrook is a first-time
bungee jumper. She belongs to the parish and comes
every year.
Bailey Melaragno, age 6, won a pink prize playing one
of the booths at the festival.
LEFT: Destiny Williams, age 12 from Ashtabula, tries
to improve her bungee jumping skills.
RIGHT: John Porfilio presses out the fries
for his first time as cook for the hungry crowd.
RAILROAD
From
Page
1A
Good Question provided the music for the festival on Sunday. The photo insert is of Gwen Gelofsack and Celeste
Gonzalez rocking to their tunes.
PARKS
The full-time employees will be a foreman, a lighting
equipment operator and a laborer.
Vice President of Council Christopher McClure said he
thought the proposed levy might be a hard sell with voters and called for a concrete items – projects of equipment
installations – that will make the issue concrete for them.
“We’ve got to sell this and get it to pass,” McClure said.
“I think we have to have something to say – something
more tangible.”
Timonere said new equipment, projects and other capital
improvements to Ashtabula’s parks mean increased maintenance costs down the road – something the city can ill afford.
“If you look at Lakeshore Park,” Timonere said. “They
spend $300,000 on one park and people agree it’s wonderful. We’re going to have $288,000 to spend on, what, nine
parks? We spent $180,000 just on bathrooms for Walnut
Beach. When you have these sorts of projects – along with
these things is who’s going to maintain them?”
McClure accepted Timonere’s argument and said perhaps
pointing out past improvements to Ashtabula’s parks and
the need to keep them up is the best way to sell the levy.
“Voters don’t get maintenance,” McClure said. “What
we can do is say, ‘Here’s what’s been done, but we need to
maintain it.’”
Timonere said the $18,000 not earmarked for park
worker’s wages can go toward some other public events.
“We’ve been talking for years about fireworks,” Timonere
said. “Maybe not on the Fourth of July, but maybe at the
end of the boat parade during Wine and Walleye. We can
talk to the [Lift Bridge Community Association] about a
contribution.”
The resolution of necessity passed in a seven-to-one vote,
with Ward 1 Councilor John Roskovics casting the sole ‘no’.
The measure will now move to Ashtabula County Auditor
Roger Corlett’s office to certify both the total current tax
value of the City of Ashtabula and the dollar amount the
levy will raise.
“I agree our parks are a valuable asset for our city and
would benefit from this levy, but I feel our city has many
pressing issues that need to be addressed at this time,”
From
Page
1A
Roskovics said. “I do not feel comfortable committing increased revenue only to the parks. The state government
has cut funds to local municipalities and if we need to ask
our citizens for more money I would like the city to have the
ability to spend it wherever it is needed.”
During pre-council session a resolution opposing the
proposed rate hike by Aqua Ohio and pending before the
Public Utilities Commission of Ohio was discussed, with
McClure looking for more concrete measures to oppose the
hike and protesting Aqua Ohio’s performance in restoring
the city’s streets following water main repairs.
“Could we take a look at their bond status?” McClure
said. “When they make street cuts they’re not restoring
the streets. I go out after they’re finished and they look
even worse.”
A street cut bond is an amount paid or pledged by a utility
to cover street repairs should they fail to restore the road after cutting into it to perform utility maintenance or repairs.
City Solicitor Michael Franklin said the city doesn’t have
the funds or personnel to monitor every street cut, but that
he welcomed a committee of council to examine updating
and modernizing the city’s legislation on the subject.
Ward 2 Councilor August Pugliese said raising the bond
on Aqua Ohio will simply mean that the utility will pass on
the added expense to its customers.
“It’s either pay me now or pay me later,” Pugliese said.
“They’ll get you one way or another. What we need is a city
inspector who’ll give the okay and make sure you have the
right materials before they fill in the hole.”
Timonere said during his tenure as city manager, he’d yet
to see Aqua Ohio properly fill and grade a street following
repair work. Council President J.P. Ducro said Aqua Ohio’s
work has been poorest in areas needing the most attention.
“It’s in the areas where our roads are in just deplorable
condition that they have the most and biggest cuts,” Ducro
said.
Franklin said it’s feasible to establish a city inspector.
“It’s possible to pay for an inspector with fees for street
cuts,” Franklin said. “It’s not necessarily going to be very
popular.”
Joshua Giddings
submitted photo
Joshua Giddings (1795-1864) was a U.S. Congressman
from Jefferson who provided an antislavery voice in the
House throughout his two decades of service.
His law office was restored in 2016 with some of the
original items from the years that he practiced law there,
Follin said.
“Before the end of the event, participants will find out
what happened to the identity of the person they received
and the Historical Society will have photos, memorabilia
and articles on display for the public,” Follin said.
Follin said the library did an original collaboration on the
Underground Railroad with the Jefferson Historical Society
three years ago that was very well received.
“This time we’ve included some more personable aspects,
depicting real people of the time,” Follin said.
This event is open to all ages. Registration is recommended by calling the Henderson Memorial Public Library
at (440) 576-3761 or by calling the Jefferson Historical
Society at (440) 576-5333.
Our Community
Gazette Newspapers • week of wednesday, July 13, 2016 • 5a
Music fills the air at free summer concerts
Concerts in Peleg Sweet Park
The concerts are held each Tuesday
through Aug. 9 at Peleg Sweet Park, located
on the corner of State Road and U.S. Route
20. The concerts begin promptly at 7 p.m.
In the event of poor weather, the program
will be inside at the East Side Presbyterian
Church across from the Gazebo. Refreshments will be available and restrooms will
be provided by the church. No chair will be
furnished, so please bring your own chairs
if desired.
Schedule:
July 19 - Donnie Monda/Back When
July 26 - Blues Project/James Fuller
Aug. 2 - Remember Then
Aug. 9 - Elvis
Lakefront Concert Series in GOTL
Capo’s Pizza in Geneva. Grab some lunch and
listen to some great music all summer long.
July 13 - Nate Rockwell Solo Blues
July 20 - Tyrone Hornbuckle
July 27 - 21220 Project Classic Rock
Aug. 3 - Daryl, Daryl and Sheryl
Aug. 10 - Dan Wagner and Friends
Aug. 17 - Dick Dana Solo Acoustic Folk
Kelly Miller Circus coming
to Rock Creek on July 20
Saybrook Township’s “Sounds on
the Shore”
Wednesday nights at 7 p.m. at Saybrook
Township Park. Special dinners available at
the Snack Bar each week beginning at 6 pm.
Bring a chair and enjoy!
Schedule:
July 13, Ernest T Band, Rockabilly
July 20, Wowsers, ’60s Surf & Rock
July 27, Face Value, ‘70s – ‘90s Rock
Aug. 3, Chardon Polka Band, Polka
Aug. 10, Geezecats Trio, ‘50s
Aug. 17, Loose Tooth Band, Country/Pop
rock
Aug. 24, Blues Project, Blues
The Lakefront Concert Series returns to
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Geneva Township Park, Lake Road East,
“The World’s Smartest Zebra” is among the performers in
Geneva-on-the-Lake, on 7 p.m. Tuesdays.
the Kelly Miller Circus.
Bring a lawn chair and stay to enjoy the
beautiful Lake Erie sunsets. There is no cost,
gicians, clowns, jugglers,
BY STEFANIE WESSELL but donations will be collected.
rope-spinners, lions, tigers,
AND MARTHA SOROHAN
Concerts at the Rotary Pavilion in Geneva
Concerts are:
and elephants.
Geneva is holding Concerts at the Rotary Pavilion next to Gazette Newspapers
July 19 - The Magic Buttons. Polka / Waltz / Swing.
The 2016 show features
the Geneva Community Center on Thursday evenings at 7
July 26 - Erie Heights Brass Ensemble. Terror on the
p.m. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy! Donations by passing
ROCK CREEK - The cir- M u l e W h i s p e r e r s , t h e
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the hat. The concerts are sponsored by the City of Geneva. cus is coming to town.
World’s Smartest Zebra, the
Aug. 2 - Madison Band. Concert Band Music.
Concerts include:
Billed as America’s “one- Human Volcano, Extreme
Aug. 9 - Larry, Daryl, Daryl and Sheryl. Rock ’n’ Roll.
July 14, Northeasterly Winds
ring wonder,” the Kelly Mill- Aerial Acrobatics, Dancing
Aug. 16 - Linda Fundis.
July 21, Madison Jazz Project
er Circus will be putting up Elephant “Anna Louise”
July 28, Madison Concert Band
its 120-by-120-foot tent at and more.
Summer Brown Bag Music Series in Geneva
Aug. 4, Take II Band
Discount pre-sale tickets
the Rock Creek Veterans of
Geneva hold its Summer Brown Bag Music Series conAug. 11, Erie Heights Band
Foreign Wars on Wednes- are available at Pasta Oven,
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Aug. 18, Blues Project 2016 (Community Social)
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Proceeds from the show
circus is America’s secondbenefit the Rock Creek Vetlargest big top show.
Inside the 1,100-seat erans of Foreign Wars Post
venue, performances fea- #4953, which is sponsoring
ture trapeze artists, ma- the event.
Tickets are available at Ultimate Ap- • True Til Death, 4433 Main Ave.
BY STEFANIE WESSELL
pearance Salon, 4702 Main Ave., or • E&J Glass, 4826 Main Ave.
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Park Avenue Winery, 4316 Park Ave. • S&B Flooring, 4217 Main Ave.
ADDA started the event last year • Legally Sweet, 36 N. Chestnut St.,
ASHTABULA - Tickets are still
available for the Ashtabula Downtown after learning about it at a Main Street Jefferson
Development Association’s Chocolate conference in Kent, Ohio. A Chocolate • Michaels Furniture, 4520 Main Ave.
visit and make finger print
BY STEFANIE WESSELL
Walk was one of the events that the • Nassief Honda, 5456 Main Ave.
Walk.
I.D. cards for each child; the
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With the Chocolate Walk, the Kent merchants liked because it brought • Key Bank, 4717 Main Ave.
children will walk to visit the
• Ultimate Appearance Hair Salon,
ADDA invites community members to a flow of people into their stores.
JEFFERSON - The dead- Jefferson Fire Department
The participating businesses will 4702 Main Ave.
indulge in their sweet tooth while supline to sign up for the Jef- and Jefferson Rescue; the
porting a good cause at the same time. hand out a chocolate item and stamp • Casa Capelli, 4641 Main Ave.
ferson Safety Town has been children will ride on a school
The ADDA will be sponsoring a the ticket. There will also be business • Styles by Ken, 4610 Main Ave.
extended to Monday, July 18. bus to Jefferson Elementary
Chocolate Walk in the downtown area, open houses, music, face painting and • Furniture Towne, 4530 Main Ave.
The Jefferson Commu- and learn about bus safety
• Outdoor Army Store, 4420 Main Ave.
primarily on Main Avenue in Ashtabu- other activities along Main Avenue.
Chocolate items will be available at • Park Avenue Winery, 4316 Park Ave. nity Center, 11 E. Jefferson and visit the kindergarten
la, on 12-6 p.m. Friday, July 15.
• Port Conneaut Federal Credit St., will be having Jefferson classrooms; and they will get
Tickets are $5, and each ticket the following locations:
Safety Town on Aug. 1-4 from a visit from Ohio Department
Union, 4343 Main Ave.
entitles ticket bearers to a chocolate • Main Street Pizza, 4119 Main Ave.
• Signature Health, 4726 Main Ave. 9:30-11:30 a.m. Children that of Watercraft and learn about
item at each participating location. • Dublin Down, 4618 Main Ave.
are entering kindergarten water safety.
The cost of safety town
are encouraged to attend to
learn about safety in the com- is $20 and must be paid by
From
July 18. You can register
munity around them.
Page
Instructor Cheryl Riggle- your child at the community
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man said that some of the center.
If you need more informaevents the students will
Geneva City Council proclaimed July 13 to be Ally
participate in include: Chief tion or have questions, please
Thompson Day.
Dave Wassie from the Jeffer- call the community center at
Following the recognition of Thompson’s and Aveni’s
son Police Department will 576-9052.
achievements, council read and passed a resolution that
will place a sign at the intersection of State Routes 534 and
84 recognizing the service of Sgt. William ‘Bill’ Endress – a
1968 Geneva High School graduate who was killed in 1970
while serving in South Vietnam.
Acting Council President Susan Hagan’s voice cracked
with emotion as she read the resolution recognizing and
ASHTABULA - University Hospitals Ashtabula Health
commemorating Endress and all Geneva residents who
Center
will host the 2016 Family Health & Safety Day on
served in the 1955-1975 war. Councilman David Per Due
Saturday,
July 16, 2016, from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
asked if it was possible to place a second sign at Geneva’s
Family Health & Safety Day offers a variety of familynorthern boundary on State Route 534 as well. Hagan said
friendly activities, safety tips, wellness screenings and educathe council would look into it.
tional materials that support and promote healthy lifestyles
City Manager Doug Starkey’s report to council centered
for people of all ages. The UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s
mainly on a large number of water main breaks within the
Hospital Safety Squad will host activities that teach children
city – which Starkey said was possibly due to dry conditions
and adults how to have a safe and fun summer. Free children’s
allowing water mains to shift and break – and on congratubike helmets, with proper fitting, will also be available.
lating Gina Monahan for her work in completing the longWalk-up health screenings offered at no cost include balstalled mural on the wall of the Geneva Community Center.
ance and grip strength; bone density; hearing; cholesterol
The mural as well as the barn quilt on East Main Street
and glucose blood tests; stroke risk assessments; pulse
will be completed in time for Geneva Art Day on July 23,
2 0 1 6 G e n e v a H i g h oximetry; body mass index measurements, and diabetes
according to Starkey.
During council’s June 27th meeting, Council member graduate Ally Thompson assessments. Free carotid screenings, lower extremity
Photos by Gabriel McVey Susan Hagan had asked Starkey to place a mirror at the won fourth place in the vascular assessments, as well as skin and prostate cancer
2 0 1 6 G e n e v a H i g h intersection of Liberty Street and South Broadway due to pole vault event at the New screenings will also be available, but require pre-registragraduate Brittany Aveni poor visibility owing to the elevated railroad tracks. Starkey Balance Outdoor National tion by calling 216-767-8435.
track meet in Greensboro,
won fourth place in the said the installation is now complete.
“Family Health & Safety Day has become a tradition for
800-meter running event at
“I want to point out that I only mentioned this at our North Carolina, and earned our community health centers,” said Karen McNeil, RN,
the New Balance National last meeting,” Hagan said. “It’s already done. I don’t know a s e c o n d - p l a c e O h i o BSN, Chief Operating Officer for both UH Conneaut and
track meet in Greensboro, if the wind caught it or whatever – but when I pull up to it women’s record when Geneva medical centers. “These events give us an opportushe cleared 13 feet at the nity to bring fun, healthy, and educational activities to our
North Carolina, and holds now, I can only see myself.”
an Ohio women’s record
Starkey joked he’d put it that way for her. Hagan mocked Ohio High School Athletics neighbors and friends in the communities, close to home.”
Association competition
in the 800 meter with a time primping her hair.
UH Ashtabula Health Center is located at 2131 Lake
this year.
of 2:07:04.
“I’ll have someone take a look at it,” Starkey said.
Avenue, Ashtabula, Ohio, 44004.
2nd annual Chocolate Walk to take
place on Main Avenue on Friday
Deadline for Jefferson Safety
Town extended to July 18
COUNCIL
University Hospitals Ashtabula
Health Center to host Annual Family
Health & Safety Day on July 16
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DEPOT
Our Community
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Visiting from Texas, Aaden Haas helped Jefferson Depot, Inc. President Jean Dutton beat a rug, cleaning it the
old-fashioned way, while Dutton showed his father Chris
Haas the garden on the Depot grounds.
If you have French tarragon, put it in your shoes during a long trip and it’ll help keep you from getting tired,
Dutton told him.
Depot volunteer Sylvia Loveridge, of Greenville, Pa.,
demonstrated four-strand rug braiding for guests.
In three-strand braiding, usually the third strand is yarn,
which would be the first area where a rug breaks down,
Loveridge explained. With the four-strand braiding, you use
four strands of material, creating a longer-lasting blanket.
Loveridge said she’s been volunteering at the Depot for Aaden Haas helps beat a rug to clean it the old-fashioned
about four years. She first took a class on braiding with her way.
husband years ago and discovered she liked it.
“It’s fun to do, and it’s not hard,” Loveridge said.
Another volunteer, Bonnie Van Boxel, of Jefferson,
demonstrated how to make baskets using the coil method.
“Every culture in the world has made a coil basket,”
Van Boxel said.
New this year was a display of violins shared by Patrick
Martin, as well as a working blacksmith shop with Chris
Noce, who does blacksmithing as a hobby. Noce is a novice
and likes to make Frederick’s crosses and other ornamental
items like door pools and railroad-tie knives.
“It’s a lot of fun,” Noce said.
At the 1888 Victorian House, Depot volunteer Susan
Treen spun buffalo wool, and she talked about how people
living during that time spun wool from buffalo, dogs and
other animals.
“I love history,” Treen said of why she took up the hobby.
And spinning wool, she said, is a relaxing hobby.
Sylvia Loveridge, of Greenville, Pa., demonstrates fourCouldn’t make the LIVE event? Ongoing all summer,
strand rug braiding.
the Jefferson Depot Village will be opened for tours through
October. Guests can relive the 1890s as they tour the quaint,
preserved Living History Museum at the historic 19th
century Jefferson Depot Village.
While at the Depot, people can visit the 1872 L.S. and
M.S. Railroad Station, 1848 Church in the Wildwood, 1849
Church Barn, 1838 One-Room Schoolhouse, Hohn’s General
Store, 1845 Post Office, 1860 Pharmacy, 1888 Victorian
House and 1918 PRR Caboose.
The Jefferson Depot Village is located at 147 E. Jefferson
St. Depot hours are 1-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and 10
a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday and Thursday. Groups and weddings
are welcome any time by appointment. The cost is a $7
donation. Free parking is available on East Walnut Street.
Jefferson Depot, Inc. President Jean Dutton shows Chris
Haas the garden on the Depot grounds.
Anita Noce crochets some earmuffs for winter.
Victor and Marie Swann learn about the coil method
of making baskets from Bonnie Van Boxel, of Jefferson.
Heather Wolf offers sweets at the Hohn’s General Store.
Chris Noce acts as the blacksmith at the Depot this year.
Bonnie Van Boxel, of Jefferson, helps Marie Swann work
on her basket.
The crowd takes in the sounds of a dulcimer concert.
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Geneva Xtreme Cheer All
Stars is the pride of Geneva
BY GABRIEL McVEY
Gazette Newspapers
GENEVA – In three
short years, Geneva Xtreme
Cheer All Stars and their
coach Karen Cordova have
gone from renting space at
Austinburg Elementary’s
gym for 13 girls to their
own facility on Main Street
where nearly 50 girls learn
fundamentals and advance
cheerleading techniques.
“We teach competitive
cheerleading – the fundamentals for junior high
and high school,” Cordova
said. “But we take things
a step further and teach it
at a competition level: flips,
lifts, falls and tumbling.”
Cordova was a cheerleader at Madison High
School and she became
involved with coaching girls
(and some boys) when her
daughter was old enough
to enter the sport.
“I was a cheerleader myself at Madison,” Cordova
said. “After I got married
and had my kids, once my
daughter was of age to
cheer I got involved at the
midget level. Then I did
junior high and JV cheer
coaching.”
Competitive cheerleading is a love and a passion
for Cordova and she’s very
proud of her girls – and a
few boys who’ve come to
camps Xtreme Cheer has
put on.
“We have 47 girls right
now,” Cordova said. “We’ve
had some boys at camp but
HMPL
gives
thanks
JEFFERSON - The
Henderson Memorial
Public Library would
like to extend our sincerest appreciation to the
following organizations
and individuals for their
support in our recent
2016 Summer Reading
Program: GET IN THE
GAME - READ!
There were 33 public
programs this summer
with over 900 in attendance.
Well done, readers!
Thank you to:
Cleveland Museum of
Natural History & presenter Lee Gambol
Western Reserve Historical Society & presenter Heather Robinson-Mooney
MetroParks Greenway
Trail
Jefferson McDonald’s
Mahoning Valley Scrappers
Adventure Zone at Geneva-On-The-Lake
Pymatuning Deer Park
Erie Sea Wolves
Kids Only III
Bruce Loomis
Annette Sheldon
Jill Goodale
Dr. Evan Howe
Cheryl Riggleman & the
Jefferson Community
Center
Photo submitted
by Karen Cordova
Geneva Xtreme Cheer
All Stars Kiera Wymann,
Sydney Gilbert and Olivia
Wayslaw support Addie
Cordova during training
not in the school.”
Cordova makes a point
of calling competitive cheerleading a sport – involving
athletic skill, intense training and a serious risk of
injury.
“We start off teaching
these kids to protect the
head, neck and shoulders,”
Cordova said. “When someone falls, we tell them that’s
very important – and I have
to admit we have had some
falls.”
Cordova and her staff
are well-trained and safety
is their principal concern,
she said.
“I’ve had to go through
training, schools and background checks,” Cordova
said. “There really are a lot
of steps to it – it’s a passion,
it’s part of me. This is an incredible group of kids. There
are big things planned at
the gym, big things happening.”
In their brief existence,
Geneva Xtreme Cheer All
Stars has already won recognition at the local and
national level.
“At the Poconos last year
all three of my teams won
second place,” Cordova said.
“We’ve attended several national competitions where
our girls have won.”
As a result of this success, Cordova has seen an
influx of new students.
“My camp this past year
was our biggest yet,” Cordova said. “We had 78 kids
at that camp.”
Looking ahead, Cordova
said the The U.S. Finals
event in Virginia Beach –
formerly known as the Final
Destination – is a planned
stop for Geneva Xtreme
Cheer All Stars.
“We’re going to be traveling around to do competitions,” Cordova said. “We’ll
be hitting up the U.S. finals
at Virginia Beach. You’ll see
a lot of fund-raising this
year. It takes a lot to take 47
girls to competition.”
Cordova said the support she and her girls have
received from Geneva is
gratifying.
“I’d like to thank community,” Cordova said.
“Without the community’s
support we couldn’t do this.
They’ve helped fund mats,
they’ve made it possible to
travel to the finals. It’s kind
of overwhelming at times.”
Zerbini Family Circus
coming to Jefferson
Walking bridge
installation underway
photo by dee riley
On Thursday, July 7, a walking bridge was set in place
over the Ashtabula River under the Smolen-Gulf covered
bridge in Indian Trails Park by the construction workers
working for the Ashtabula County Engineers office. The
frame was constructed and moved by cranes to create a
small covered walking bridge under the longest covered
bridge in the United States.
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The Zerbini Family Circus is coming to Jefferson.
BY STEFANIE WESSELL
Gazette Newspapers
JEFFERSON - July gives
family multiple opportunities to see a circus, as the
Zerbini Family Circus also
will be coming to Jefferson
on Monday, July 25, at the
Ashtabula County Fairgrounds, at the west parking lot at 127 N. Elm St.
This circus will put on
one performance only at
6 p.m. Camel and pony
rides are available one hour
before showtime for an ad-
ditional charge.
The Zerbini Family Circus performs under the Big
Top with camels, acrobatic
feats, dog tricks and more.
Advance tickets can be
purchased online at zerbinifamilycircus.com. Tickets
are $15 on the day of the
show, and advance online
tickets are $13. Discount
tickets for two free kids
with one paid adult are
available at area merchants
and online at the Zerbini
Family Circus’ Facebook
page.
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County Education
Dr. Brian Castellani named
Systems Science Scholar
Spring 2016 University
of Akron Graduates
AKRON, OH - Congratulations to over 2,580 students
for earning their degree! In all, the 3,031 candidates from
35 states and 17 countries earned 40 doctoral degrees; 92
juris doctor degrees; 675 master’s degrees; 894 bachelor’s
degrees; and 330 associate degrees.
• Melanie Anderson of Conneaut earned Bachelor of
Arts English
• Dequan Baker of Geneva earned Bachelor of Science
Electronic Engineering Tech
• Brandon Benjamin of Geneva earned Bachelor of Science Organizational Supervision
• Rebekah Bradford of Geneva earned Bachelor of Fine
Arts Art - Graphic Design
• Sarah Smith of Geneva earned Master of Social Work
Social Work-Adv Standing Prog
• Jordan Pavlic of Middlefield earned Bachelor of Science
Chemical Engr - Coop Edu
• Ashley Lamb of Rock Creek earned Bachelor of Science
in Nursing Nursing
• Zachary Jones of Williamsfield earned Bachelor of
Science Organizational Supervision
UF announces Spring
2016 Dean’s List
FINDLAY, OH - The dean’s list for the spring 2016 semester at the University of Findlay has been announced.
To earn this achievement, a student must attain a grade
point average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale.
Local students include:
• Kevin Joslin of Conneaut.
• Jason Lipps of Kinsman.
• Cassandra Orahood of Andover. Orahood earned a 4.0
grade point average for the semester.
• Teaona Wadsworth of Conneaut. Wadsworth earned
a 4.0 grade point average for the semester.
• Jordyn Willis of Geneva.
Upcoming reunions
July 22 GOTL: St. John’s Class of 1972 Reunion
St. John’s Class of 1972 Reunion will be held 6 p.m. July
22 at the Old Firehouse Winery, 5499 Lake Rd. E., Geneva.
Family and friends are welcome.
July 22-24 Geneva Township: Class of ‘61 Platt
R. Spencer School, Geneva Township
ASHTABULA — Kent
State University at Ashtabula Sociology Professor Dr.
Brian Castellani was recently named as a Systems
Science Scholar by AcademyHealth. With support from
The Robert Wood Johnson
Foundation, a selection committee considered applications from systems science
researchers nationwide.
Castellani was one of five
chosen for this honor.
Castellani specializes in
a systems science approach
to public health concerns,
meaning that he looks at
the various aspects of society
and environment involved in
creating a person’s level of
health and well-being. For
instance, if a patient is diagnosed with diabetes, their
doctor may prescribe a medication to treat the disease;
however several factors will
help determine whether or
not the patient takes the
medication. Can the patient
afford the medication? Do
they have transportation
to the pharmacy? Does the
patient have the necessary
literacy skills to understand
how to correctly take the
medication? Dr. Castellani’s
study of the interaction between healthcare systems
and other societal systems
or issues (such as poverty, a
person’s physical living environment, transportation,
environmental pollution,
and education) comprises a
“systems” approach to public
health issues. Through his
work, he hopes to help doctors better understand the
Dr. Brian Castellani
barriers their patients face.
As a Systems Science
Scholar, Castellani travelled to Boston in June to
attend AcademyHealth’s Annual Research Meeting and
the Public Health Services
Research Interest Group
Meeting. He and four other
scholars led a discussion addressing how public health
research could be improved
by taking a systems approach, and how collaboration between public health
researchers and systems
science researchers could be
furthered.
“Europe has embraced a
systems science approach
to their public health issues
for many years, and they’re
seeing the benefits of this.
I’m pleased to be part of the
Systems Science Scholars
group to help introduce and
further this approach in the
U.S. Public Health system,”
Castellani said.
“We take great pride
in the quality of faculty
we have on the Kent State
Ashtabula campus, and it’s
always exciting when that
quality and innovation of
thought is recognized on a
national stage.
Dr. Castellani’s systems
science research can provide applied suggestions to
address and improve public
health concerns in our country, so we are very proud
that he is getting the opportunity to share those
innovative ideas,” said Dr.
submitted photo
Susan Stocker, Dean and
Chief Administrative Officer
for Kent State Ashtabula.
Dr. Castellani has been
teaching on the Kent State
Ashtabula campus for 14
years, and also serves as
an adjunct professor of psychiatry at Northeast Ohio
Medical University. He is
head of the Complexity and
Health Group at Kent State
and an advisory board member for the Center for the
Study of Complex Systems
at Kalamazoo College.
Castellani earned his
Masters of Science in Clinical Psychology from Fuller
Graduate School of Psychology and his doctorate in
medical sociology from Kent
State University.
Patriotic organization in US sets record
collecting letters for military personnel
A three-day celebration of the 55th reunion of the class of
’61 will start with a Friday, July 22nd, picnic at the home of
a classmate, a banquet on Saturday, July 23, at The Lodge
at Geneva State Park (including members of the classes of
’60 and ’62), and a noon picnic before the Spencer School
All-Classes reunion Sunday, July 24, at Geneva Township
Park. For more information, contact Phillip Schmidt ’61,
440-466-8033.
July 24 Geneva Township: Platt R. Spencer
School All-Classes Reunion
The reunion planning committee for the Platt R. Spencer
School All-Classes Reunion announces the annual 4thSunday-of-July event will be Sunday, July 24, from 1-4
p.m. at the lake front pavilion of Geneva Township Park
(north end of Austin Road). All students who graduated
from or attended Platt R. Spencer School, Geneva Township from 1938-1961 are invited, as well as teachers, staff
and guests. The bicentennial of Geneva Township will be
celebrated with a 200th birthday cake, introduction of notable township citizens and sale of commemorative coins,
a Carl Feather DVD featuring the life of Spencer and history of Geneva City and Township, and Spencer note cards.
For more information, contact Charlotte Tarantina Hunt,
440-466-8033.
Sept. 17 Ashtabula: Ashtabula High School
Classes of 1951 and 1952
The Ashtabula High School Classes of 1951 and 1952
will hold their annual reunion on Saturday, Sept. 17, at the
Elks Lodge on Lake Road. Social hour will begin at 4 p.m.
with a buffet dinner to follow. The invitations will be sent
out in July. The reunion committee met with Jim Lindberg
at Mariners Point to formulate plans. Those on the committee are: ’51, Secretary and reservations, Jean DiAngelo
Vendeti, Esther Anderson Northrup, Donna Volpone Capitena, Bob Hybert, Don Maginnis, Harold Mackey. Class of
1952: Secretary/Treasurer Carolyn Hurst Mackey, Shirley
Kangas Jarvi, Joanie Sutherland Grey, Patti Bjerstedt, Jim
Lindberg, Barrie Bortorf and Jim Lindberg.
submitted photo
Cork Elementary fourth-grade students were excited to contribute their letters for our military personnel.
The New Connecticut Chapter of the Daughters of the
American Revolution (DAR) based in Painesville, Ohio, has
joined forces with the National Society of the DAR in an
attempt for an official GUINNESS WORLD RECORD™
for the most letters to military personnel collected in one
month.
The DAR also pursued contributions from non-members
in their endeavor to support our soldiers. Members of the
Perry Senior Center were up to the challenge and united
with students in grades K-4 from Perry Local School District’s after school program.
Also joining in the effort were third- and fourth-grade
students from Cork Elementary School in Geneva, Ohio.
Most contained a touching expression of their concern for
the soldiers’ safety and wishes for a safe return home in the
near future. They were filled with much admiration and
contained hand drawn symbols of patriotism and love. This
week, 151 letters from New Connecticut are being delivered
to the DAR’s National Headquarters in Washington D.C.
Membership in the DAR is open to any female over 18
who can document her lineage to anyone who aided the
cause of the American Revolution. For more information,
please see the National website www.dar.org and click on
the links for membership.
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Education
10a • Gazette Newspapers • week of wednesday, July 13, 2016
Jefferson Community Center
visits Lake Farm Park
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The children at the Jefferson Community Center visited Lake Farm Park for the Crops and Critters program.
The children learned about gardening.
While at the farm park the children participated in milking
a dairy cow.
They enjoyed a fun-filled educational day while meeting many animals and plants
on the farm.
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Education
Gazette Newspapers • week of wednesday, July 13, 2016 • 11a
Jefferson Area High School Honor/Merit Rolls
Fourth Quarter,
2015-2016
Honor Roll
9th Grade
Claire Allen
Tabitha Banks
Joshua Baucum
Tyler Bouck
Kate Brand
Braden Brecker
Garrett Brenkus
Blake Burns
Austin Calaway
Kate Cole
Morgan Corron
Sarah DeGeorge
Veronica Forman
Michael Hamski
Anabella Hibler
Madeline Hitchcock
Susan Howard
Mikenzie Johnston
Makayla Joles
Renee Justice
Cheyenne Kase
Mariah Kaziska
Emily Kendzerski
Emily Kovacs
Leora Marunowski
McKenna Monnolly
Callae Moody
Joel Nelson
Sarah Newland
Mackenzie O’Neill
Jenna Parkomaki
AlyxPasanen
Brooke Pawlowski
Alexius Payne
Sabrina Phommavichit
Miranda Rexroad
Hannah Root
Kylie Snyder
Haley Sukalac
Emily Taft
Georgia Woodworth
Roselind Wright
10th Grade
Tracia Bailey
Madeline Bean
Abigayle Becker
Sara Bowen
Wendy Braun
Candace Burkhammer
Trevor Burlingame
Jordan Chittle
Chase Digiacomo
Robert Eckart
Alex Emerson
Natalie Fioritto
Zachary Fogaras
Caitlyn Ford
Kaitlyn Frye
Tyler Gramsz
Austyn Hamper
Celeste Hamper
Thomas Heathfield
Jonathan Henson
Breeanna Herman
Jenna Hill
Taylor Hodge
Jesseca Housel
Colleen Hurst
Christian Jewell
Breanna Johnson
Dylan Kato
Brendan Legg
Analese Marrison
Christian Marte
Stormy Meade
Maggie Moore
Brooke-Marie Noscal
Morgan Penrose
Chloe Pierce
Maycee Powers
Jacob Reid
Alexander Roberts
Bria Robinson
Hannah Runnion
Angelica Sack
Joseph Smith
Ryan States
Shellby Terry
Bryanna Tran
Breonna Wiley
11th Grade
Geena Badalamenti
Calyn Candela
Abigail Caskey
Levi Cole
Hollie Dalton
Emily DeGeorge
Nicholas Draves
Jeralynn Evans
Zoran Fogaras
Chloe Forristal
Tony Gattarello
Samuel Hitchcock
Jonathan David Jackson
Lydia Johns
Mikayla Johnston
Jeremiah Knight
Julian LaVallee
Gretchen Litwiler
Vanessa Luke
Aerick McCullough
Alyson McElhinny
Lucas Meighen
Jonathan Norton
Christie Parker
Harleigh Peck
Andrew Pickard
Susan Platt
Gabriella Pridemore
Madison Priestap
Autumn Rosipko
Lauren Schreiber
Austin Simmons
Josey Snyder
Zoey Spellman
Nicole Squatrito
Mason Swiney
Alexis Tran
Gabrielle Wagner
Brooke Wilks
Arden Bishop
12th Grade
Paul Bogdan
Morgan E Brown
Emery Buchan
Katelyn Cellitti
Shaelyn Collins
Shawna Dull
Megan English
Frank Fioritto
Kaycee Fusco
Brandon Hagerdon
Kalie Hall
Alyssa Irons
Evelyn Isenberg
Haley Lenart
Matthew Licate
Tyler Mills
Leah Molenda
Michael Nelson
Sara Newton
Ashley Niciu
Daniel-Jacob Noscal
Austin Patton
Elizabeth Pellegrino
Patrick Potter
Audra Puzio
Brandon Reinke
Deonna Shinkle
Emily Smock
Hannah Sposito
Samuel Stimson
Emily Sukalac
Meghan Yazwinski
Merit Roll
9th Grade
Zachary Bean
Garrett Boczar
Samantha Bouck
Celia Bowen
Brent Carroll
Courtney Cheney
Thomas Colvin
Seth Dreger
Joseph Dunlavey
Danielle Fink
Virginia Grier
Isabella Hall
Mathew Hardy
Sara Hubbard
Kaira Hughell
Nathan Jacobs
Lilith Joerns
Ryan Johnson
Joseph Kelsey
Christopher Lee
Jason Mayes
Leroy Miller
Drew Morgan
Gianna Musacchio
Hailey Pascarella
Asia Richter
Kirsten Ridenour
Elizabeth Rumbaugh
Terril Skinner
Shawn Trembly
Christopher Turano
Andrew Vance
Breanna Walkup
Grady Wessollek
Joshua Wilson
10th Grade
Desten Alves
Seth Baldwin
Cloie Barnes
Juliet Bogdan
Travis Brandt
Brandon Butler
Evan Capela
Caden Cicon
Cassy Colvin
Corey Daly
Melanie Davis
Sierra Dean
Charles Deary
Haley Dye
Emily English
Joshua Fink
Kimberly Guerrero
Hannah Hanson
Bobbi Hughes
Austin Jacobs
Jacob Johnson
Talis Leslie
Breanna Light
Ethan Moore
Summer Moore
Robert Niemi
Tristan Osborne
Keith Palmer
Brandon Park
Julia Pete
Katie Petro
Tristen Phillips
Brittany Pierce
Olivia Platt
Dakota Prindle
Ava Severino
Natasha Shreve
Clay Smock
JakeStimson
Micah Sturgill
Troy Sturgill
Brandon Thompson
Alexander Thrasher
Kari Truckey
Jason Vance
Chase Wilber
11th Grade
Brittny Ball
Molly Barber
Jordan Brown
Kori Campbell
Abigail Cumberledge
Justine Forman
Tia Gargala
Jared Gianantonio
Mason Gillespie
Paige Hayford
Taylor Heathfield
Hope Hughes
Alexis Meaney
Joseph Miklacic
William Miles
Miranda Musacchio
Selena Newland
Mya Perry
Katarina Plotz
Amanda Rumbaugh
Kirsten Schwotzer
Tristen Scribben
Naomi Vavpetic
Heather Wickert
Joselyn Yeager
Brandon Zindash
12th Grade
Crystal Babic
Alexzandrea Bernardo
Morgan Brown
Spring Burlingame
Lauren Buzzard
Zachary Collins
Willow Dennis
Jenna Dreger
Marshall English
Natalie Hamski
Samantha Hamski
Hailey Johnston
Leah Kingston
Kylee Nuber
Michael Roberts
Madyson Slawson
Courtney Taylor
Victor Toth
Carley Truckey
Joshua Walker
Registration to be
Jefferson Area Junior High School Honor/Merit Rolls held for Jefferson
Fourth Quarter,
Area Local Schools
2015-2016
Frankie Snyder
Kaitlyn Stevens
Jenna Wagner
Sheylyn Wagner
Honor Roll
7th Grade
Faith Blankenship
Elizabeth Budy
Tyler Buemi
Breanna Burton
Dylan Calaway
Howie Campbell
Seve Cantini
Cameron Cheney
Ava Contenza
Taylor Cotton
Dakota Cunningham
Andacy Dietrich
Anastasia Doll
Andrew Dunbar
Tory Durkovic
Hannah Dye
Olivia Evans
Dustin Fay
David Fleck
Steven Graham
Benjamin Gramsz
Jozalyn Hughell
Lawrence Johnson
Madelyn Kellogg
Hope Kendzerski
Alex Kirsch
Jonathan Knam
Kiley Kuchnicki
Donovan Leininger
Keegan Leslie
Emma Martuccio
Brooke Moriarity
Kennadie Mullen
Aidan Orzechowski
Mariah Perkins
Adrienne Smith
Madeline Smith
8th Grade
Tyler Alexander
Ryelie Barnes
Angela Brail
Alexandra Bucher
Emilie Burr
Ethan Butcher
Casey Clark
Emily Cleveland
Joline Cooper
Katie Cumberledge
Hannah Dennis
Anthony Devivo
Nicholas Diehl
Abigail Discher
Rory Duck
Aleah Eddy
Guilyana Flores
Emily Forman
Andrew Hamper
Preston Hamper
Christine Hamski
Alexis Hardy
Jillian Hawkins
Kathryn Hawkins
Joanna Houser
Megan C Jacobs
Bella Jordan
Hayleigh Jordan
Tabitha Keep
Allison Krawsczyn
Brooke Locy
Destiny Mayes
Brianna McCabe
Tyler McGirr
Alyssa Meaney
Andrew Mehalic
Emily Moisio
Erin Myers
Thomas Nemitz
Heaven Overton
Angelique Peche
Colin Priestap
Hannah Reid
Cora Riggleman
Alexis Salamone
Jordan Sanner
Cori Schuster
Karley Sidley
Kelsey Sidley
Kennedy Simmen
Caymin Skytta
Cole Smock
Iszabella Staley
Savanna Sternberg
Sean Stolder
Sierra Szuhay
Mercedes Tabler
Hope Thibeault
Alyssa Thrasher
Jacob Toth
Julia Vavpetic
Ethan Weber
Jesse Wetherbee
Sheridon Wilber
Sophia Wilber
Rebecca Zirkle
Merit Roll
7th Grade
Daniel Bruckman
Riley Bucher
Shannon Burns
Heaven Cox
Emily DeRosa
Jerred Dickens
Hunter Dietrich
Arianna Griffith
Arian Helsel
Christina Herroon
Megan Jones
Kaitlyn Reihner
Lucas Robinson
Michael Shanley
Evan Smock
Gavin White
8th Grade
Brandon Baird
Bryson Brewer
Tyler Brown
Keira Burns
Rylie Clawson
Austin Colling
Megan Daugherty
Derric Dean
Gabriella Falke
Micha Griffith
Tristin Griffith
David Hall
Joseph Hamper
Andrew Hill
Amanda Hoyt
Megan H Jacobs
Mickaleh Larson
Kamryn Lister
Madeline Litwiler
Anthony Loomis
Justin Miller
Sienna Park
Madison Pierce
Malissa Rea
Spencer Roberts
Jacob Rollman
Ashton Shallenberger-Kershaw
Karlee Stainfield
Victor Stuchell
Lauren Sukalac
David Thompson
Elle Vence
Keegan Wallace
Austin Weaver
Destiny Wentz-Sweitzer
Brandi Woodin
Class lists will be posted Friday,
Aug. 12, after 4 p.m. The first day
of school is Wednesday, Aug. 17.
BY STEFANIE WESSELL
Gazette Newspapers
JEFFERSON - The
registration schedule for
students new in town has
been set for the Jefferson
Area Local Schools district. This registration is
for children at Jefferson
and Rock Creek Elementary schools.
Registration will be
held at both Jefferson
Elementary School, 204
W. Mulberry St., and
Rock Creek Elementary
School, 3134 N. Main St.,
on 9-11:30 a.m. and 1:30-3
p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, Aug. 3-5.
Only parents are permitted to register their
child. In cases of divorce
or separation, only the custodial parent can register
the child.
Parents need to bring
their child’s:
1. Birth Certificate
2. Immunization Record
3. Proof of Residency Bring the most recent
electric or other utility bill
– it must show the parent’s
name and address and the
date on it.
4. Legal document showing proof of custody if a
divorce or separation is
involved.
5. Name, address and
phone number of previous
school.
6. Social Security card
7. Parent’s drivers’ license
Parents must not wait
until the week before
school starts to register
their child. The school
district needs preparation time to be ready for
the new students.
Students will not be permitted to attend the first
day of school if they are
not registered ahead of
time, school officials said.
Registration will not be
permitted on the first day
of school.
Class lists will be posted
Friday, Aug. 12, after
4 p.m. The first day of
school is Wednesday,
Aug. 17.
For more info, call Jefferson Elementary School
at (440) 576-2646 or Rock
Creek Elementary School
at (440) 563-3820.
Lifestyles
12a • Gazette Newspapers • week of wednesday, July 13, 2016
Stellar Copters lets riders experience Site Solver
Ashtabula County from the air
Meet Your
Neighbor
BY GABRIEL McVEY
Gazette Newspapers
HARPERSFIELD
TOWNSHIP – Over the Independence Day weekend,
a new tour business opened
on Clay Street in Harpersfield Township which will
allow Ashtabula County
submitted photos
wine country tourists to see Stellar Copters’ aircraft, a Robinson R44 Raven II – it can
the area from a different, accommodate three passengers or about 600 pounds.
higher perspective – care of
RIGHT: Stellar Copters pilot John Marstellar
Stellar Copters pilot John
Marstellar.
tour for the wineries – from 2002 from the Florida Insti“I grew up here, down the airport over Ferrante’s, tute of Technology.
near Youngstown,” Marstel- the Harpersfield bridge, M
“I got my fixed-wing prilar said. “We have the Lake Cellars, Red Eagle Distill- vate pilot’s license in 2002,”
Erie shoreline, all the covered ery, South River and over Marstellar said. “Then I
bridges, all the wineries in to Debonne and that takes transferred into helicopters
Ashtabula County, there’s a about 15 minutes. I can go out in Las Vegas. I was runlot to see. I wanted to provide from the airport, down to ning a helicopter business
a service to everybody where Indian Creek campground, before out of Kansas City
they can see it from the air.” down the lakeshore, past the from 2006 to 2011. The guy I
Stellar Copters offers marina, downtown and back was flying for showed up and
flight instruction as well to the airport. We’ve got a wanted some training and
as tours and passengers 20 minute tour that goes to after the training he wanted
will have several options to the Smolen Gulf bridge in me to fly with him.”
choose from when taking Ashtabula Harbor, or for a
Working as a flight inin Ashtabula County from half hour you can do Smolen structor in Kansas City when
the air.
Gulf, Ashtabula Harbor, all people began walking in and
“Every tour we offer is the way down the lakeshore, asking for aerial tours of the
somewhat customizable, but the marina and all the things area.
we offer basic packages,” I listed before – that takes
“The business I used to
Marstellar said. “One’s a six- about 30 minutes.”
operate in the Kansas City
minute tour from the airport,
Marstellar has always area, people used to show up
over downtown Geneva and been an aviation enthusiast and want to take a tour of the
the shortest covered bridge and earned his commercial area,” Marstellar said. “We
in America and then back. pilot’s license shortly after moved the business down
We’re offering a 15-minute graduating high school in to Florida and I thought if
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we can make it work down
there, we should be able to
make it work up here.”
Stellar Copters offers other services as well, stemming
from Marstellar’s past work
with charity and children’s
benefits.
“We did an Easter egg
drop,” Marstellar said. “We
had the Easter bunny in full
costume and loaded him into
the back of the helicopter,
flew over a field and all the
kids were waiting for him to
drop the Easter eggs and the
kids ran out and got them.”
Another benefit Marstellar said he can offer is a
golf ball drop. Participants
pay to enter and get one or
more golf balls. The balls are
marked with their number or
initials and then a helicopter
drops them near the green.
“We fly over the green,
do the drop and whoever
is closest to the pin wins a
share of the money – sort of a
raffle kind of thing,” Marstellar said. “We did them for
children’s hospitals out in
Kansas City, we did a cancer
benefit. It was a big turnout
in Kansas City to do the golf
ball drop.”
For more information,
check out stellarcopters.com,
facebook.com/stellarcopters
or call (330) 727-1268.
Have you seen this Site Solver? Last week’s photo
was part of the new weather station at the Ashtabula
Maritime Museum. Tina Carpenter and Linda Licate
correctly guessed it. Guesses for this week’s photo can
be sent in after 5 p.m. July 13 to (440) 576-9125 ext.
107. Hint: A story in this week’s issue may give a clue.
Birth Announcement
Heath and Sara
(Copeland) Buchanan
welcome twin girls
Heath and Sara (Copeland) Buchanan of Watertown, New York (Air Force), welcomed identical twin
daughters born April 30.
Beatrice Clair weighed seven pounds and 13 ounces and was 20-inches long. Eleanor Quinn weighed
seven pounds and two ounces and was 20-inches long.
They have an older brother, Jackson Heath, who
is seven years old.
Grandparents are Chris and Renee Copeland of
Ashtabula and Tina Cowdrey of Rock Creek.
July 30 Jefferson:
Jefferson Welds-General
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are invited to a picnic at 1
p.m. July 30 at the Jefferson
East Park on East Jefferson
Street. Bring table service
and a covered dish to share.
Please call 624-4039 with
questions.
July 21 Ashtabula
Township
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Anita Garibaldi Lodge
The Anita Garibaldi Lodge
will have a brown bag lunch
on 11:30 a.m. July 21 at
Lake Shore Park. If in
climate weather, meet at
Crow’s Nest.
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Reunion of Alltel, Ohio
Bell, Windstream Telephone
companies The telephone retirees, employees and former
employees of the Alltel, Ohio
Bell, Windstream Telephone
companies will be getting
together on July 13 at 1 p.m.
at the Spring Hill Winery.
Guests are welcome. For
more information, call Ron,
Kimmy, Jean Vendetti (9975654) or Dick Peura.
Religion
Gazette Newspapers • week of wednesday, July 13, 2016 • 13a
Religious Briefs
July 11-15 Jefferson: Jefferson First Baptist Church to hold
Vacation Bible School: The Jefferson First Baptist Church, 85 W.
Jefferson St., will hold Vacation Bible School from 5:30-8 p.m. July
11-15, with a theme of “Get Moovin’ to a Fun Time!” The VBS will
include devotions, music, crafts and games. A light meal will be
provided at promptly 5:30 p.m. The VBS is open to kids going into
kindergarten through seventh grade in the fall of 2016. It’s barnyard
fun! Wear your bandanas and mosey on in for a fun-filled week.
The final night will be Friday, July 15. Meet some barnyard friends.
Tennis shoes are required daily for safety. We will be having a fun
competition between the boys and girls. The group bringing in the
most weight in coins gets a surprise at the end of the week. Donations
are being accepted to support Operation Christmas Child. Our own
representative, Yvonne Woodworth, will give a brief presentation
on the first night.
July 11-15 Austinburg Township: Vacation Bible School: First
United Church of Christ, Austinburg, 2870 Rt. 307, will hold its
Vacation Bible School from 6-8:30 p.m. July 11-15. Surf Shack:
Catch the Wave of God’s Amazing Love. Registration forms available at austinburgfirstucc.org.
July 16, Aug. 20, Sept. 17, Oct. 15 Austinburg: Recycling event:
The First United Church of Christ, Austinburg, invites you to join them
in a community recycling event on every third Saturday of the month,
from 9-11 a.m., July 16, Aug. 20, Sept. 17 and Oct. 15, at the church,
2870 Route 307, Austinburg. Accepted items are #1 and #2 plastics
(water, soda, milk and detergent bottles) rinsed with the cap removed;
rinsed aluminum cans; paper board (cereal boxes), remove and discard
liner, flatten box; and mixed paper – newspaper, magazines, office
paper and junk mail. Sorry, no glass or steel cans accepted.
Plymouth United Methodist Church, 970 Plymouth Rd., Ashtabula, at beginning at 8 p.m. Parents and relatives invited to attend, and all
the southeast corner of State Road South and Plymouth Road, about will be treated to the traditional ice cream sundae.
one mile south of Smolen Gulf Covered bridge on State Road South.
July 29 Plymouth Township: Drive-thru Chicken Dinner: From
July 24 Austinburg: Blessing of the Animals/Worship in The 4-7 p.m. July 29 will be a drive-thru BBQ chicken dinner for $8 at
Park: First United Church of Christ, Austinburg, 2870 Route 307, Plymouth United Methodist Church, 970 Plymouth Rd., Ashtabula, at
will hold a Blessing of the Animals/Worship in The Park on 10 the southeast corner of State Road South and Plymouth Road, about
a.m. Sunday, July 24. Bring your favorite pets and animals for All one mile south of Smolen Gulf Covered bridge on State Road South.
Things Bright and Beautiful. No animal will be refused in God’s
July 30 Plymouth Township: Revival with entertainment and
peaceable Kingdom. Coffee Hour included.
Youth takeover: From 1-9 p.m. July 30 will be a Revival with
July 25 Dorset: Dorset Vacation Bible School: The First Baptist entertainment and Youth take over at 7 pm. at Plymouth United
Church of Dorset, Rte. 193, next to the Post Office, will hold a Vaca- Methodist Church, 970 Plymouth Rd., Ashtabula, at the southeast
tion Bible School on 6-8:30 p.m. July 25-29 for children in grades corner of State Road South and Plymouth Road, about one mile south
kindergarten through sixth. Come and learn how powerful your God of Smolen Gulf Covered bridge on State Road South.
really is and how great it is to be on His team! God Always Wins! Hosted by the Methodist and Baptist Churches of Dorset. Phone July 30 Ashtabula: Jazz/Blues Concert with Low Country Boil:
A Jazz/Blues Concert with Low Country Boil featuring local artists
440-293-7903 for more information.
the Blues Project will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, July 30, at the South
July 25-29 Lenox Township: Vacation Bible School: Beginning Park, brought to you by the St. Peter Episcopal Church, 4901 Main
July 25 - 29, at 6-8:30 p.m., there is going to be an “Ocean Commo- Ave., Ashtabula. Guest chef Father Peter Nielsen will prepare the
tion” at Vacation Bible School at the Lenox Christian Fellowship Low Country Boil. Ingredients include shrimp, chicken, corn, potaChurch, 2610 Lenox New Lyme Road, Jefferson. All children going toes, Andouille sausage, with optional alligator meat and crawfish
into pre-kindergarten through going into 6th grade are invited to on the side. Iced tea and infused water for beverage. Watermelon
attend. The children will enjoy Bible stories about the life of Noah, for dessert. Tickets are $10 for adults; $5 for children 5-10; and free
stories will begin with creation, the reason for the flood, the flood, for children under five years old. Tickets are available through the
redemption and the rainbow. There will be a time for songs, crafts, church office at (440) 992-8100 or [email protected].
games, and snacks. A program will be presented on the last evening,
The first ‘Extraordinary Action’ of Jesus
BY RODNEY KINCAID
Pastor
July 17 Geneva: Breakfast buffet: A breakfast buffet will be held Jefferson Church of the Nazarene
from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, July 17, at the Geneva-Madison Knights
of Columbus Hall, 6113 N. Ridge Road W., Geneva. The buffet
Matthew 8:1-4 When he came down
includes: pancakes, French toast, scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, from the mountain, great crowds folsausage gravy, fruit cup, juice, and beverage. Cost is $6 each; chil- lowed him.
dren 3-10 $3; under 3, free; maximum $25 for family with children.
2 - And behold, a leper came to him
and knelt before him, saying, “Lord,
July 17-21 Geneva: Vacation Bible School: The Vacation Bible if you will, you can make me clean.”
School will feature Ocean Commotion “Diving into Noah’s Flood”
3 - And Jesus stretched out his
at New Life Assembly of God, 1961 LaFevre Rd., Geneva. The hand and touched him, saying, “I will;
program is for children ages 3-12 with an adult class also, from be clean.” And immediately his leprosy
6:30-8:45p.m., July 17-21. The nursery will be open for the little was cleansed.
ones of parents attending class. Doors open at 6:15 for games and
4 - And Jesus said to him, “See that
registration. For more information, call 440-466-6093 or visit www. you say nothing to anyone, but go,
newlifegeneva.com.
show yourself to the priest and offer
the gift that Moses commanded, for a
July 18 Plymouth Township: Free produce giveaway: From 3-6 proof to them.
p.m. July 18 will be a free produce giveaway at Plymouth United
In this passage of scripture we
Methodist Church, 970 Plymouth Rd., Ashtabula, at the southeast have a change of scenery. Jesus has
corner of State Road South and Plymouth Road, about one mile south finished his sermon (on the mount)
of Smolen Gulf Covered bridge on State Road South.
and has come down off the mountain.
He is now walking among the people.
July 21 Austinburg: Community Picnic in the Park/Free Com- Chapters 5, 6, & 7 can be referenced
munity Dinner: First United Church of Christ, Austinburg, 2870 as the “extraordinary words” of Jesus.
Route 307, will hold a Community Picnic in the Park/Free Com- If that be the case then Chapters 8 &
munity Dinner on 4:30-6:30 p.m. July 21 in the pavilion behind 9 can be referenced as the “extraordichurch. Join us for food and fun. There will be games for the kids nary actions” of Jesus.
and face painting.
Jesus’ first extraordinary action
deals with a leper. We first need to
July 21 Plymouth: Food and Clothing Bank: From 5-7 p.m. July look at what was meant when someone
21, the food and clothing bank will have Thursday evening hours at
was classified as a leper. We find a
definition of a leper in Lev. 13! Chronic
leprosy was an ulcer appearing with
white skin and hairs, and the person
who had this was declared unclean
but without the need of a quarantine
period. Why was there no need for a
quarantine period? Because leprosy
was a death sentence. There is no description in the New Testament of the
disease referred to as leprosy.
The Greek word translated “leprosy” in the NT basically means scaly.
When we read in the NT that Christ
cleansed lepers, we know only that he
healed chronic skin conditions considered to be defiling.
What we come to understand about
leprosy is it’s a devastating disease
that attacks the nerves and muscle tissues of the extremities, often resulting
in being paralyzed and significant disfiguring. As the sickness progresses,
the thickened spots become dirty sores
and ulcers, due to poor blood supply.
The skin, especially around the eyes
and ears, begins to bunch, with deep
furrows between the swellings, so that
the face of the afflicted individual begins to resemble that of a lion. In some
extreme cases fingers drop off or are
absorbed; toes are affected similarly
and eyebrows and eyelashes drop off.
The life of a leper was one of no
personal contact and no physical
touch. When they approached anyone
they were to cover their upper lip and
mouth with their hand and call out,
“Unclean, Unclean, Unclean!” If they
were upwind from a person they had
to be 100 feet away and when they
were downwind they had to be at least
6 feet. Matthew records this leper approaching Jesus and crying out, “Lord,
if you will, you can make me clean.”
I may not have leprosy but I can
relate to the way this leper was treated
by society. At times in my life, I have
felt like an outcast, unclean, and even
shunned or shied away from. I have
been made to feel awkward in social
gatherings just because I am a minister. I have done things in my past that
have made me feel dirty or unclean.
I have been made to feel shunned
because of my past.
This leper approached Jesus and he
does three things. First, he kneels in
front of Christ. This is a sign of worship. Secondly, he calls him “LORD.”
He understood who he was. Finally, he
believes Jesus could heal him!
I believe there are some who can
relate to this leper. You know how he
feels and how he was treated. What I
would like to encourage you to do is
the same thing the leper did: kneel,
cry out to Jesus, and believe!
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440-576-1861
168 EAST JEFFERSON STREET
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4 South Chestnut St., Jefferson, Ohio 44047
Supermarket/
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Large Selection of
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Hunting & Fishing
Licenses
are Available!
OPEN: Sunday 7am-6pm
Monday thru Saturday 7am-9pm
OPEN 6AM FOR HUNTERS
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
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440-992-8600 • 440-964-9403
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3576 Rt. 20, North Kingsville, OH 44068
440.224.0050 mobile: 440.812.0347
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email: [email protected]
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Service Manager
AUTO CARE
We take care of YOUR CAR...
as if it were our own.
SERVICE CENTER
7370 North Ridge Road East, Madison, Ohio
440-428-8300 • 440-428-3148 Fax
MODERN TECHNOLOGY
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576-1971
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tires • Batteries • luBe, oil, filter
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87 W. ASHTABULA ST.
JEFFERSON
We Bend Up To & Including 3” Pipe
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Portable Welding & Metal Works
Railings • Gates • Blacksmith
440-645-9362
4420 Main Ave. • Downtown Ashtabula
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440-992-8791
Nelson Sand & Gravel, Inc.
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43 E. JEFFERSON ST.
Jefferson, Ohio
PHONE: 576-5830
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440-645-0866
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4826 Main Ave., Ashtabula, Ohio 44004
998-2401 • 1-800-WIN-BYEJ (946-2935)
fax (440) 998-3774
Lantern
Beverage & Car Wash
“Your one stop party shop”
Dave Blashinsky
122 North Chestnut St.
Jefferson, Ohio 44047
440-576-9225
[email protected]
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Custom-built storage barns
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10x16 ..........$2,250
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Advance tickets $12 Adults, $6 Children
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Your Sheet Pizza “CAPPital”
1736 SR 45N, Austinburg
Regular Hours: M-Th 11am-10pm
Fri & Sat 11am-11pm, Sun Noon-9pm
440-275-7711
Austinburg’s Only Country Store
Major credit cards accepted
Beer • Wine • Pop • Water • Coffee • Groceries
Hershey’s Ice Cream • Licensed Ohio State Lottery Agent
We Deliver!
Visit us before or after you use the
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$2.50 delivery charge (minimum order required)
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2775 St. Rt. 307, Austinburg, Ohio
Just East of St. Rt. 45
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Visit our website: www.cappspizza.net
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Tel: 440-563-3303
Fax: 440-563-3184
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Carol’s Corner Child Care
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Now Enrolling Child Care 6 Weeks To
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440-466-7040
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440-567-2325
4608 St. Rt. 45 N. • Rome, OH 44085
(1 mile North of Route 6)
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This new construction home
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nice neighborhood, close to
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Kingsville • $159,900
7BR farmhouse built 2007
being split from existing organic dairy farm. All hardwood
floors. New porch & front
stoop. 25-30 young fruit trees,
plus blackberries, grapes,
blueberries & rhubarb. 5 portable A-Frame bldgs, pond,
several outbldgs. Greenhouses negotiable. Mineral rights
transfer. Owner has been using soil friendly fertilizer for 12
years. Amount of acreage is
negotiable.
Ashtabula • $65,900
Well maintained 3-4BR home
w/ enclosed front porch overlooking Ashtabula Gulf. Gas
stove, refrigerator & generator stay. 2+ car att heated
gar w/ attic. Fairly new vinyl
windows & gas furnace, plus
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Roaming Shores • $139,500
2009 3BR, 2 full BA Ranch
near park. All stainless steel
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updates. Lots counter space
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440-293-1240
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& PHARMACY
344 S. Chestnut Street, Jefferson
Open 7am-9pm • 7 Days A Week
Store 576-9122 Pharmacy 576-6258 Video 576-7557
SUBWAY CATERS
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Thorne’s Bi-Lo, your
hometown grocery
for nearly 30 years
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and we’ll cater to you!
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Jefferson, OH 44047
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(440) 576-1971
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JEFFERSON – Thorne’s
Bi-Lo has been in business
at its 344 S. Chestnut St.
location providing friendly,
personal service and a wide
assortment of groceries and
other necessities for the
past 27 years – six under
the stewardship of Manager
Mike Oviatt.
“We pretty much have
everything,” Oviatt said. “If
there’s something special
you need, we have a warehouse we work with.”
Oviatt takes no small
pride in Bi-Lo’s ability to
secure specialty items for customers looking for something
not usually stocked there.
“I can’t pin down just one
item,” Oviatt said. “We have
quite a few different items
that are unique and that we
are known for throughout
the area.”
Bi-Lo really does go out
of its way to be all things to
all customers. There’s everything you’d expect in a village
grocery - produce, bakery,
deli counter and pharmacy;
but there’s a gas station and
a video store as well – a bit of
a throwback to an earlier era.
But Oviatt and his staff go
above and beyond to provide
top-notch customer satisfaction and make a point of
marking popular items with
Jefferson-area customers.
“We have great people in
the community,” Oviatt said.
“And we love to serve them.”
Giving back to the community is at the heart of
everything Bi-Lo does, such
as a 10 cent per gallon discount on gasoline for each
$50 spent in the store.
“We’ve been offering that
discount every year since we
put the pumps in,” Oviatt
said. “Now even if you don’t
have any points by swiping
your card, you automatically
save three cents a gallon.”
Oviatt was reluctant to
discuss recent or upcoming
specials at Bi-Lo, as the deals
there change frequently.
“Our ads change on a
weekly basis,” Oviatt said.
“You can also see our ads
online.”
The ads are located at
www.thornesmarket.com.
Bi-Lo is also a major contributor to the Manna Project,
a local food pantry run out
of Saint Paul’s Lutheran
Church on East Satin Street.
For its contributions to
the Jefferson community
and its place as a cornerstone business, Thorne’s
Bi-Lo was named by the
Jefferson Area Chamber of
Commerce as its Business
of the Year – the award was
presented by Saint Paul’s
Lutheran Church Pastor the
Rev. Fred Grimm.
“[Bi-Lo] has always given local individuals great
employment opportunities,
showing growth and stability within the community for
years,” Grimm said at the
award presentation. “They
have been a huge supporter of the Great Jefferson
Easter Egg Hunt, as well as
generously donating to local
charities, schools and many
other events, organizations
and businesses. Their constant presence within the
community has shown quite
an impact to the Jefferson
area and is very much appreciated.”
Thorne’s Bi-Lo is open
during its summer hours
from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. For
additional information, call
(440) 576-9122.
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48 S. Chestnut St.
Jefferson, Ohio
576-4836
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1 Lawyers Row, Jefferson, OH 44047
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Thorne’s Bi-Lo Manager Mike Oviatt is pictured with a
letter from the Ohio House of Representatives recognizing
the store’s naming by the Jefferson Area Chamber of
Commerce as its 2016 Business of the Year.
36 North Chestnut
Jefferson, OH 44047
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