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THEGAZETTEVol. No. 135, No. 47 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2011 Periodical’s Postage Paid 75¢

StudentslearndiplomacythroughModel UN— See Page 5A

Student Council helps fill cupboard atGeneva Food Pantry – See Page 9A

BY CAROLYN BEHR-JEROMEGazette Newspapers

JEFFERSON - The JeffersonArea Senior High School StudentCouncil is working on an upcom-ing fundraiser - but not for them.According to Council PresidentJennifer Hall, the student councilwants to raise money for some kindof charitable organization nextmonth.

“Last December we raised over$500 for Haiti Relief,” said StudentCouncil advisor Stacy Hinkle.

One recent morning beforeschool started, the council listenedto guest speaker Emily Locy. Locy,a 2007 graduate of Geneva HighSchool, leads the organizationcalled Active Blessing Uganda.

Hall explained that many councilmembers are a part of the ModelUnited Nations team at JAHS anddebate about the issues in Ugandathat Locy deals with on a daily basis.

PHOTOS BY CAROLYN BEHR-JEROMEEmily Locy explains the many different ways the funds can be used.

Active Blessingmissionary visits JAHS

BY SADIE PORTMANGazette Newspapers

HARPERSFIELD TOWNSHIP- The Harpersfield Dam was savedfrom being moved downstream toLake County, but now the projectto repair the dam is on and theUnited States Army Corps of En-gineers is asking for citizens’ feed-back.

“We have an another opportu-nity to share our concern and lovefor the Harpersfield Dam. TheBuffalo District of the U.S. ArmyCorps of Engineers will be review-ing the deterioration of theHarpersfield Dam and is request-ing our comments within 30 days,”Chris Akios, biologist on the Envi-ronmental Analysis Team, said.“However, the case was opened onNov. 4, so we have to act quickly.”

The Harpersfield Dam was con-structed in 1868 and there hasbeen reports of cracks beginning toappear.

The Buffalo District of ArmyCorps Engineers (USACE) has nowdeveloped a restoring-of-the-dam,scoping information study and re-port online that highlights theneed for the dam and suggestedplans for repairing it.

“Although the structural integ-rity of the dam appears sound, re-cent evaluations have determined


ASHTABULA - The Reader’sDigest’s “We Hear You, America”sweepstakes is once again in fullswing and Ashtabula has highhopes.

Last year, Ashtabula partici-pated in the contest where peoplevote for their city and came awaywith $1,000.

“Last time we were only pre-sented with a ‘token’ check for$1,000 as a stop on the RV tour.After sending e-mails to variouscommunity leaders and activistsand posting on a local internet fo-rum to get ideas for how to use themoney and looking for folks to stepup to match the funds, the moneywas turned over to the AshtabulaDowntown Development Associa-tion after matching funds were of-fered for improvements to the

Locy explained to the councilthat Active Blessing Uganda is anorganization of ex-child soldiersthat are helping others.

“We are a USA charity support-ing the Ugandan NGO in rescue,care and education of their streetkids. We are involved in projectsof economic development, peace,spiritual life, athletics and more.Our support gives them the oppor-tunity they need to get a fresh starton life and to rebuild,” Locy said.

Locy went on to say that thereare many ways to help. One is tobuy necklaces and bracelets madeof paper beads.

“All proceeds from bead saleswill go directly to support the edu-cation and care for 22 orphans sup-ported by former child-soldier,Alfred Okeny. He’s already putthree street girls through nursingschool with these funds,” she said.

Public commentssought for HarpersfieldDam restoration project

that the abutments supporting thedam have begun to crack and thelong-term structural integrity ofthese retaining walls has come intoquestion,” the report said.

According to the U.S. Corps ofEngineers, the Harpersfield Damhas protected the Grand Riverfrom the migration of sea lamprey,therefore keeping existing aquaticlife in tact.

“The study is needed to deter-mine how best to maintain or im-prove ecosystem functions - includ-ing riverine connectivity, habitatand fish communities in the vicin-ity of Harpersfield Dam and inother portions of the Grand Riverand Lake Erie that are influencedby the dam,” the report said. “Ofimportant concern is the aging in-frastructure of the dam and theinfluence that the dam has on theenvironmental condition of theGrand River.”

The dam currently prevents theuse of chemicals to control the lam-prey, a system the the U. S. Fishand Wildlife Service has used onthe Great Lakes and the GrandRiver downstream from the dam.

The report details all possibleways to restore the dam and whatthe outcome could be if the dam isleft in its current condition.

“Future conditions with the noaction alternative and potentialimpacts associated with the pre-ferred alternative will be assessedin relation to several parameters,”the report stated.

SUBMITTED PHOTOPictured (left to right): Cyle McAfee, Jamar Bruner, Janelle Hanna and Ta’la Callaway.

Marshmallows and linguine at LJHSSAYBROOK TOWNSHIP - What can I build for

$200 out of marshmallows and linguine pasta?Students in Mrs. Campbell’s seventh-grade en-

richment class at Lakeside Junior High School puton their construction hats.

The assignment began with the students work-ing in groups to create a company, naming it and

sketching a draft of their structure. Each group wasgiven $200 to purchase construction materials – largemarshmallows, $10, small marshmallows, $7,linguine noodles, $4.50, and a golf ball, $14.75.

The object was to construct the highest “self-standing building” that can hold a golf ball. The win-ning group had a 14.5-inch structure.

Ashtabula clicks away for ‘WeHear You, America’ sweepstakes

downtown area...effectively turn-ing the $1,000 into $3,000,” Cityof Ashtabula Ward 3 Councilor AnnStranman wrote in an e-mail.

Stranman is hoping to rally thecommunity once more.

“Earning one of the top prizesthis time (of $50,000, $25,000, oreven $10,000) could really help tomake a difference in the commu-nity, especially if we’re able to se-cure matching funds again,”Stranman said.

The contest runs throughMarch 1, 2012, and Stranman iskeeping her eye on the prize.

“We were in first place early inthe day [Wednesday], but by theafternoon, dropped down below thetop five,” Stranman said. “Throughthe efforts of many individuals whowent on and voted non-stop forhours, we were able to reclaim ournumber one spot.”

Stranman said some of the

people voting were from out oftown or no longer lived in theAshtabula area.

“I feel this shows the level ofhometown pride our people pos-sess,” Stranman wrote. “We believein Ashtabula.”

Some of the rules have changedthis year.

“The contest is a bit differentthis time in that folks can vote asmuch as they want,” Stranmansaid.

With being able to vote multipletimes, the site has added extra se-curity.

“To ensure all votes are enteredmanually, the site requires you toenter in a captioned word. Itshould be noted you only have toenter the wavy word. It is not nec-essary to enter the one that looksnormal,” Stranman said.

See BLESSING page 7A

See COMMENTS page 7A

See SWEEPSTAKES page 7A


GENEVA - The Geneva AreaCity Schools (GACS) Board of Edu-cation met last Wednesday for itsmonthly meeting and to talk to thepublic about their options aftertheir levy failed.

“We are here to talk. We are nothere tonight to make decisions,”Superintendent Mary Zappitellisaid.

Right now, if nothing is cut,GACS will barely end the school

GACS BOE listens to publicconcerns over levy’s failure to pass

PHOTO BY SADIE PORTMANThe Geneva Area City Schools Board of Education opened up its public section of the Nov. 16th meetingto listen to suggestions, questions and concerns over the district’s future after their levy failed.

year with a positive balance.“If we keep everything in place,

we will end this school year with acash balance of approximately$625,000,” Zappitelli said.

The district has three more op-portunities to pass a levy in March,June and November of 2012.

“If we do not pass a levy by June2012, we will have to cut expendi-tures for the 2012-2013 school yearby approximately $1.2 million,”Zappitelli said.

Even if the levy passes in anupcoming election, GACS will still

have to reduce expenditures by$500,000 to $600,000.

“At this time, the board has notmade a decision about whether ornot to go back on the ballot,”Zappitelli said.

Zappitelli said it is clear thecommunity did not want to passthe levy, as the levy failed byabout 60 percent. But she saidthe school board and the commu-nity must determine what is nextfor the district.

See GACS page 5A

2A • GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS WEDNESDAY, November 23, 2011

Morgan Road West reopensin Plymouth Township


ASHTABULA - TheCountry Club RetirementCampus of Ashtabula heldits second annual memorialservice for all the residentswho passed away this pastyear with the help of theHospice of the Western Re-serve.

“This is our second yearthat we’ve done it and we’llbe doing this as an annualevent with the Hospice ofthe Western Reserve andthe Country Club,” MindyDaye said.

The service providedsongs, prayers and acommunity’s shared griefwith the lighting of fourcandles labeled grief, cour-age, memory and love.

Memorial service held for residents of the Country Retirement Campus

Jerry Danalchak concludes the services as the lightedcandles in front of him flicker in the name of grief,courage, memory and love.

PHOTOS BY SADIE PORTMANSusan Hamme and Roger Zale perform peaceful andhealing music during the memorial service.

The list of names of residents of Country Club RetirementCampus of Ashtabula who passed away this past yearwas listed as the service went on with song and prayer.

“It’s a real nice service toinvite our employees to, be-cause we are so attached toour residents, as well as theother residents becausethey become great friendswith the people here andthen we invite the families,”Daye said.

Daye said everyone whoattends can leave with asense of closure and a wayfor all emotions to let go inan environment of under-standing.

“It’s a real nice memorialservice that we hold once ayear around Thanksgiving,”Daye said.

Daye said the servicewent smoothly this year andthey have learned from lastyear.

“It’s a little more orga-nized this year. With last

Roger Zale sings The Lord’s Prayer as a solo. Zale is aHospice of the Western Reserve member and comfortsthe patients with his songs.

year being the first year, wenow have experience,” Dayesaid.

Daye works hand inhand with Hospice as theyplan the service and sendout invitations.

“Jerry [Danalchak] doessuch a great job getting ev-eryone together and puttingtogether the programs andwe work together,” Dayesaid. “We start planningabout two months in ad-vance.”

Daye said she is glad tobe a part of the service andintroducing the annualevent to the retirement com-munity.

“It really is something weenjoy doing. It’s just reallyfulfilling,” Daye said.

Daye said they get a listready prior to the service ofpeople to invite.

“We contact all of thefamilies of the people whoare in the list of the de-ceased and the residents

each get an invitation,”Daye said.

Daye said the service canbe very emotional for fami-lies, especially for husbandsand wives who have re-mained together even aftermoving into the CountryClub Retirement Campus ofAshtabula.

“Sometimes it’s too hardfor the families to come out,but it’s nice because we dohave a lot husband andwives residents who comehere and live together,”Daye said.

Daye said the residentsand employees gave thempositive feedback sincetheir first year of initiat-ing the memorial.

“They really like it be-cause it gives them clo-sure,” Daye said. “It reallyhelps them especially dur-ing this time of the year.”

Daye said Hospice is awonderful foundation towork with, and she seestheir heartfelt dedicationevery time they come ontothe retirement campus.

“It’s wonderful becausethey don’t just come in anddo this for the service,”Daye said. “They come inand do this for their Hos-pice patients and they’llplay the guitar for themand read prayers withthem.”

Daye is grateful to allthe Hospice members whotake the time to give asense of love and peace totheir residents.

“Hospice has been sowonderful,” Daye said.“We are lucky to have theHospice of the WesternReserve.”

Sadie Portman, reporterfor the Gazette, may bereached at [email protected].

BY STEFANIE WESSELLGazette Newspapers

JEFFERSON - Two menwere killed in crashes onRoute 193 in Dorset Town-ship on Friday night, Nov. 19.

Although the crashesoccurred separately, theywere related and happenedwithin seconds of eachother shortly after 9 p.m.Friday on Route 193, onemile south of Route 307,according to reports fromthe Ohio State HighwayPatrol.

Daniel R. Posey-Brown,46, of Dorset, was killed inthe first crash after his1998 Honda struck a run-away horse, which alsowas killed, headed south-bound in the northboundlane of Route 193, OSHPTrooper Jason Hayes said.

“The horse and Mr.Brown were killed in-

Two men killed in fatalcrashes in Dorset

Horse also killed in related incidentstantly,” Hayes said.

After hitting the horse,Brown’s vehicle went offthe road and hit a guardrail, coming to a rest in themiddle of Route 193, Hayessaid.

Hayes said the horse,owned by Atlee Miller, hadwandered loose from anAmish event at the DorsetCommunity Center. Hesaid a group of people, in-cluding some in a minivan,were trying to catch andcoral the horse when thecrash occurred.

The crash occurred be-fore they could reach thehorse.

Within a minute ofBrown’s crash, a secondcrash occurred, killing Wil-l iam L. Gibson, 33, ofGeneva.

Gibson was drivingsouthbound in his 1997Ford F350 pickup, Hayes

said. His vehicle struckBrown’s, swerving off theroadway and striking andoverturning on the guard-rail, Hayes said.

According to theAshtabula CountyCoroner ’s Office, Gibsonlikely died from head andneck injuries, while Browndied from blunt trauma tothe head, neck and chest.

The Dorset Fire Depart-ment and South CentralAmbulance both respondedto the scene.

Hayes said they willconduct the crash reportsand forward them on to theAshtabula CountyProsecutor ’s Office to de-termine if any chargesneed to be filed.

Stefanie Wessell, senioreditor for Gazette Newspa-pers, may be reached [email protected].

PLYMOUTH TOWNSHIP – Afterundergoing major reconstruction, thePlymouth Township trustees arepleased to announce that MorganRoad, west of State Route 46, has re-opened to traffic.

Plymouth Township was awardedan Ohio Public Works Commissiongrant to upgrade the low-lying roadto eliminate frequent flooding. A com-bination of OPWC grant and town-ship funding has allowed the Ply-mouth Township Trustees to makethe road safer for the traveling pub-lic.

The project included widening theroad with cooperation of abutting

property owners, and installation ofclay sub-base and limestone base.Ditches were cleaned and loweredwith new drainage pipes installed.Township equipment and labor wasused, along with an outside contrac-tor. Additional labor was supplied incollaboration with Sheffield andKingsville township road depart-ments.

Final grading, seeding and addi-tional berm work will be completedin the spring. Marker posts have beeninstalled to alert motorists to softshoulders. There are no immediateplans for paving, due to l imitedhouseholds on that section of road.

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JEFFERSON - Studentsat Jefferson ElementarySchool are helping to boostthe morale of militarytroops serving overseasthis holiday season.

Throughout the schoolyear, students have beencollecting items for carepackages that will be sentoverseas. Teachers TinaYeager and AnnaBerardinelli helped coordi-nate the project, PrincipalTodd Tulino said.

“We have been collect-ing items to send to ourtroops serving statesideand overseas to help boosttheir spirits as the holi-days approach,” Tulinosaid.

Yeager said it was aclass project for the sixth-grade classes, with stu-dents in every grade help-ing to collect the items.

“It’s a community-ser-vice project that they do forveterans,” Yeager said.

The project cumulatedon Friday, Nov. 18, as rep-resentatives from theAmerican Legion Post 103came to the school to fill avan full of food, toiletries,socks and other items forthe troops.

Jefferson Elementary studentshelp boost troop morale

Items for care packages filled the van at JeffersonElementary School.

PHOTOS BY STEFANIE WESSELLStudents in the sixth-grade classes helped coordinate a school-wide project to collect items for care packages forsoldiers serving overseas. On Friday, members of American Legion Post 103 came to collect the items.

The project doesn’t justhelp the men and womenserving overseas, however.A Veterans Affairs Hospi-

tal needed 125 socks togive out during their holi-day party, and the studentsare sending over the 170

socks they collected to helpwith that, Yeager said.

The project also hasbeen split across twoschool districts. GenevaHigh School teacher SueVara is having her home-ec students bake cookies tosend to the VA Hospital forthe party, Yeager said.

Representatives of theAmerican Legion Post 103were very appreciative of thedonations from the students.Now, the items will be as-sembled into care packages,Ladies Auxiliary PresidentMarie Schulz said.

Schulz said the Ameri-can Legion Post 103 willtry and send the care pack-ages to local soldiers serv-ing overseas. If peoplehave the address of a localsoldier, they can contactSchulz at (440) 645-0103.

“When I was overseas, itwas so special to get some-thing,” American LegionPost 103 member GaryPetrochello said.

He said mail frompeople back home, espe-cially students, was alwaysa morale boost for the sol-diers.



JEFFERSON - Resi-dents in the Jefferson AreaLocal Schools District willsee a new face on the Boardof Education this January.

On Tuesday, Nov. 8, vot-ers chose Ron Watson asone of their two picks forthe Board of Educationseats. Watson will replaceDave Keep, who chose notto run for re-election. Pa-trician Hoyson was re-elected to her seat duringthe election.

Although this will beWatson’s first term on theJALS Board of Education,he’s no stranger to schooladministration. When helived out west, he served asprincipal in one school dis-trict while serving on theBoard of Education in an-other district.

He also has ties toschools in AshtabulaCounty, as his father wasa superintendent for 10years and his mother ateacher.

“I grew up here,”Watson said.

Although Watson haslived in a variety of places,he said he always wantedto return to Jefferson. Hemoved back here about two

FILE PHOTORon Watson

years ago, and since he’sbasically retired, he hadsome time that he wantedto spend giving back to thecommunity.

“I wanted to get in-volved,” Watson said ofwhat prompted him to runfor a seat on the schoolboard.

Watson attendedJefferson schools himself,and he’d like the schooldistrict to continue itstrend of excellence. Hesees competitive salariesand upkeep of buildings asbudget priorities, and feelsthat hiring the best teach-ers and administrators

and providing them withtop-notch materials toteach is a way to keep upwith that academicachievement.

“I don’t have any bigagenda,” Watson said. “Iwant to see it continue tobe a great school district.”

As for upcoming issuesthat the school board willhave to face, Watson recog-nizes that school districtswill have to deal with aloss of revenue, primarilybecause of real estate de-valuation.

Additionally, althoughthe decision was made be-fore he became a boardmember, Watson said hehopes the matter to sell theold elementary schoolproperty to the Village ofJefferson will be settledone way or another with-out having to put it on theballot.

(A group of citizens in-tend to seek a referendumon Jefferson VillageCouncil’s decision to pur-chase the building andproperty at the oldJefferson ElementarySchool on 104 E. JeffersonSt. Council worked out thedeal with Jefferson AreaLocal Schools Superinten-dent Doug Hladek andother school officials ear-

lier in the year. As part ofthe agreement, the villagewill pay $300,000 for theremaining parcel of landand building at the old el-ementary school site.

The deal consists of$150,000 in cash and anadditional $150,000 creditpackage for in-kind laborand improvements spreadover an unspecified periodof time. The village in-tends to use the propertyfor the police department,who need the additionalroom.)

“The plan they’veworked out, that seemslike a good plan,” Watsonsaid.

Besides his upcomingterm on the JALS Board ofEducation, Watson serveson the Board of Directorsfor the Jefferson HistoricalSociety and as a volunteerfor the Hospice of theWestern Reserve.

He also works part timeat Tom David Motor Sales,mostly just as a way tostay in touch with the com-munity.

“I like to talk to people,”Watson said.


HMPL Association elects new trusteesBY STEFANIE WESSELLGazette Newspapers

JEFFERSON - Members of theHenderson Memorial Public LibraryAssociation elected two members totheir Board of Trustees during theirannual meeting on Sunday, Nov. 13.

The Henderson Memorial PublicLibrary Board of Trustees is composedof nine members who serve four-yearterms. Members of the HMPL Associa-tion vote on the trustees, and any li-brary patron can join the association

for an annual fee. Besides electingboard members, members of the asso-ciation also contribute to the supportof the library financially and by vol-unteering.

This year, members of the associa-tion re-elected Trustee Fred Grimmand elected new trustee FeliciaMatras.

Members of the full board, alongwith the year their term expires, are:

• Beth Baker, 2012.• Cynthia Zigmund, 2012.• Lou Ann Chapman, 2013.

• Rick Briggs, 2013.• Michelle Fioritto, 2013.• Charlene Kusar, 2014.• Jim Janson, 2014.• Fred Grimm, 2015.• Felicia Matras, 2015.Board meetings are normally held

the second Tuesday of the month at 6p.m. in the library’s meeting room. Thepublic is welcome to attend.

Stefanie Wessell, senior editor forGazette Newspapers, may be reachedat [email protected].

Watson ready to takeseat on Jefferson BOE


JEFFERSON - TheJefferson Fire Departmentis looking for residents’ sup-port in “Stuffing the Truck”for MANNA.

The Jefferson Fire De-partment will set up at Bi-Lo from 8 a.m. to noon Sat-urday, Dec. 3, to collect itemsfor MANNA.

The MANNA project is anorganization through St.Paul’s Lutheran Church onEast Satin Street in the Vil-lage of Jefferson that seeksto feed the less fortunate.

Stuff the Truck is an op-portunity for people to con-tribute to the cause and givesomething back to the com-munity this holiday season.

Supporters are asked tobring a donation or a non-perishable food item to helpStuff the Truck on Saturday,

‘Stuff the Truck’for MANNA

Dec. 3.MANNA is Jefferson’s lo-

cal food pantry and hasspent around $2,000 permonth on food for the localresidents, which amounts toabout 6,000 pounds of food amonth.

Additionally, theJefferson Area Chamber ofCommerce is wrapping up adrive in November dedicatedto Money for MANNA. For20 years, the Chamber hassupported MANNA and theNovember drive by askingfor community members todonate to the cause.

This year, MANNA willserve around 9,000 commu-nity members in theJefferson area.

To contribute to theChamber’s drive, send a mon-etary donation to MANNA, c/o Jefferson Chamber of Com-merce, P.O. Box 100,Jefferson, OH 44047.


JEFFERSON - JeffersonCommunity and RecreationCenter representatives andvillage officials are pleasedwith the results of their first-ever reverse raffle.

The S.O.C.C. organiza-tion sold out the $25 ticketsfor the reverse raffle, whichwas held Saturday, Nov. 12,at the community center indowntown Jefferson.

Before the raffle washeld, JCRC Director AllisonBrown said she hoped itwould be a good fundraiserfor them, as the moneyraised will go toward boththe Jefferson Senior Centerand the Jefferson Commu-nity and Recreation Center.

Well, it looks like it hasbeen one.

In his report to JeffersonVillage Council on Monday,Nov. 21, Village Administra-tor Terry Finger saidS.O.C.C. saw a net income ofabout $2,500 from the re-verse raffle.

“We had a great time,”Finger said.

As for the use of some ofthe money, Finger said theRecreation Departmentplans to ask the S.O.C.C.organization to purchase re-placement dumbbell weightswith some of the proceeds.

Upcoming activities atthe community center in-clude a Christmas CraftShow from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Saturday, Dec. 3.

The craft show is free tothe public and will feature avariety of crafts and home-made items, including art-work, jewelry, chocolates,holiday ornaments, candlesand more.

Santa Claus also willmake an appearance at thecommunity center after theChristmas parade, whichbegins at 6 p.m. Saturday,Dec. 3.


Reverse raffle raises $2,500for community center

Jefferson Senior Center Calendar of Events• Card and Bingo, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through

Friday• Arthritis Exercise, 1-2 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday• Knitting Club, 2-4 p.m. Tuesday• Ceramics, 10 a.m. Wednesday• Pinochle, 6:30 p.m. Thursday• Presque Isle Casino, first Friday of every month.

Bus leaves the center at 1 p.m.



JEFFERSON - A JeffersonElementary first-grade classheld a private Thanksgivingfeast with their family andtheir grandparents lastWednesday afternoon.

“I would like to thank youfor letting me borrow yourchildren for this year,” JulieWright, the first-gradeteacher, said.

Wright has always donethe feast with whatevergrade she has taught.

“I’ve taught all differentgrades, and I have justmoved back to first gradethis year and I do the feastwith all of my classes, but Ihave never extended it tograndparents,” Wright said.

Wright uses the dinner asa way for her students tolearn about Thanksgiving,but she said her class thisyear initiated extending aninvitation to their grandpar-ents.

“We talked about themeaning of Thanksgivingand why we do this and theycame up with the idea to in-vite their grandparents. Ihave to give them credit,”Wright said.

Wright said it did nottake long for the planning topan out.

“We started planning thismaybe about three weeksago and it has grown,”Wright said.

The students took a first-hand approach into making

First graders celebrate Thanksgiving with their grandparents

PHOTOS BY SADIE PORTMANJulie Wright’s first-grade class at Jefferson Elementary School performs for their family and grandparents beforesharing a meal with them.

each table festive and wel-coming for their family.

“They made place matstelling their grandma orgrandpa why they arethankful for them, theymade pilgrim cups withmints in them and then theymade a little turkey card forthem,” Wright said. “Thegrandparents get to take allof that with them.”

Wright said she could nothave prepared the mealwithout the help of her stu-dents’ parents.

“The parents are the oneswho are serving the food andwho set up and everything,”Wright said. “I have the bestparents and these childrenare just blessings.”

Wright said her class thisyear is full of happy and ju-bilant students who are veryconscious of the meaning offamily.

“They are a wonderfulclass and they are just veryhappy,” Wright said.

With the success of thegrandparent invitations,Wright would like to see themeal continue on next yearand she hopes to expand theconcept into a broader audi-ence.

“I hope to convince all theclassrooms to do the samenext year and that way we’lljust make it huge,” Wrightsaid.


Charles and Mary Brenkus sit with their grandson TannerLee after he finished singing a song he learned in musicclass.

Sandra Varkett gets food during Wednesday afternoon’s family Thanksgiving meal at Jefferson Elementary.

Alexis Knauff shows off the hat pilgrim bonnet she madein class to her grandparents. Helen Patrick talks with her grandson Jacob Blood as

they wait to be served their Thanksgiving meal.

Ron Glink holds his granddaughter, Sofia Glink, as theyprepare to share a Thanksgiving meal prepared by thestudents’ parents.

Donna and granddaughter Gianna Colvetta share aThanksgiving meal during school last Wednesdayafternoon.


AUSTINBURG TOWN-SHIP - Quinn’s Family Res-taurant in Austinburg Town-ship is holding a charityThanksgiving Buffet onThanksgiving Day from 11a.m. to 3 p.m.

The dinner will be free ofcharge, with only donationsasked. All donations will begoing toward local familiesin need.

“It’s all going to needy

families for their Christmasholiday,” Joe Quinn, ownerof the restaurant, said.

Quinn said the idea cameto him because he hates theidea of parents not beingable to afford a Christmasfor their children.

“I love kids. I have two ofmy own, and I thought it’dbe wonderful to hold a din-ner so they can have aChristmas,” Quinn said.

The money raised will begiven to the families in aunique way.

“I am going to take thefamily out Christmas shop-ping without the kidsaround and I’m hoping toraise $500 for each family toshop with,” Quinn said.

Quinn did his research tofind the perfect family inneed.

“I’ve been going around tolocal churches looking fornames of needy families,”Quinn said.

Quinn has one family hehas chosen and they will be

at the dinner on Thursday tobegin celebrating their holi-day season.

“So far we have one fam-ily who is a single mom withtwo kids and her mother allliving under one roof,” Quinnsaid.

Quinn said he is hesitanton choosing another familyuntil he sees how muchmoney they raise.

“I’m hoping to raise atleast $1,500,” Quinn said.

If Quinn reaches his goal,then he will choose addi-tional families, giving eachfamily $500 to spend ontheir Christmas shopping.

The free Thanksgivingmeal will consist of ham, tur-key, mash potatoes, yams,corn, cranberry sauce anddessert.

“It’s going to be a tradi-tional Thanksgiving dinner,”Quinn said.

Quinn invites everyone inthe community to come outand support a worthy fam-ily.

“The idea of not beingable to afford a Christmasfor your kids is really hard,”Quinn said. “I want the kidsto wake up to have a Christ-mas.”

The idea of charity goesbeyond just asking for dona-tions for a Thanksgivingmeal, but is also extended tothe whole staff of Quinn’sFamily Restaurant.

“My chefs are coming into volunteer their time andso is my waiting staff,”Quinn said.

Everyone working at therestaurant on Thanksgivingwill be donating their timeand service to help those inneed.

“This is something that Ibelieve in and hope to con-tinue on next year, too,”Quinn said. “All familiesshould be able to have aChristmas.”

Quinn’s Family Restau-rant is located at 2093 StateRoute 45 in AustinburgTownship.

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WEDNESDAY, November 23, 2011 GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • 5A

BY CASSANDRA NAGYGazette Newspapers

JEFFERSON - Climatechange, Palestine, Iran andhuman rights were just a fewof the issues being tossedaround at Jefferson Area HighSchool on Friday, Nov. 11,through Saturday, Nov. 12.

The Jefferson Model UNteam hosted the 21st annualUnited Nations/Urging Stu-dent Activism conference thatweekend. This was the thirdconference hosted at JAHSsince 1991.

Four schools totaling 300delegates from northeast Ohiowere in attendance for thisyear’s conference. Among theparticipating schools were:Madison, Avon Lake, Lorainand Jefferson. Dr. JohnPatterson, the group’s advisorat JAHS, explained that thisnumber is significantly lessthan it has been is previousyears.

Nonetheless, the studentswere in high spirits, dressedin their best and prepared totackle the global scale issues.

The timed sessions, whichsimulate the sessions of theUnited Nations, consist ofgroup sizes with 12-13 del-egates. There are seven com-mittee sessions running con-secutively throughout the day.Among the committees repre-sented at the conference were:two Security Councils,UNODC (United Nations Of-fice on Drugs and Crime), UN-Habitat (Human Settle-ments), Arab League, UNHRC(Commission on HumanRights) and UNESCO (Educa-tional, Scientific and CulturalOrganization).

“International diplomacyon any issue is complicatedand time consuming and re-quires great patience for reso-lution,” Dr. Patterson ex-

Students learn diplomacy through Model UN

Jefferson Area High School students competed in theconference.

SUBMITTED PHOTOSSamantha Burnett and Stacy Wayman competed in theModel UN conference at Jefferson Area High School onNov. 11-12.

Austin Norris and Ethan Bish represented Jefferson AreaHigh School at the Model UN Conference.

Ben Pickard and Brad Kobernik were among studentsfrom four schools at the Model UN Conference.

Jefferson Junior High School students also participatedin the conference.

plained.He further stressed,

“Jefferson takes any studentsat this level. The programhelps them to develop theskills necessary to further ex-plore into the nature of suchissues as Palestine.”

Nancy Champlain, assis-tant advisor, relayed that thejunior high school’s involve-ment with the conference wasstrong this year. She ex-plained that they had onlythree weeks to prepare, work-ing only on Fridays.

“They are very involved.Some will even go all the waythrough with the program intohigh school,” said Champlain.

Assistant Advisor TerriTrisket conveyed that theModel UN, “Gives students theskills they need for later in life.They learn to keep trying,there is a learning curve andthey keep at it.”

Other advisors also hadpositive things to say about theprogram.

“Model UN paves the wayto develop life-long skills, or-ganization and listening skills.Model UN covers all the com-munication skills that youhave to learn to be successfulin all aspects of life,” AssistantAdvisor Mary Beckwith said.

Among those students par-ticipating were student StacyWayman, a fourth-year mem-ber of the Jefferson Model UNgroup. Her position with thegroup is the Under Secretaryof Council, helping out withquestions, answering chairsquestions and assisting withthe awards.

“I enjoy seeing rookies re-ally grow and acquire knowl-edge and become informedabout the world,” Waymansaid.

The two-day conferenceended with an awards cer-emony on Saturday.

Pictured are Ashton Allen and Sarah Solarek, Model UNparticipants.

Junior high students were in high spirits dressed in theirbest and prepared to tackle the global scale issues.


ASHTABULA - JamesTimonere found out ElectionDay, Nov. 8, that the City ofAshtabula residents hadvoted him as city manager-elect.

“I was very humbled bythe outcome of the election,”Timonere said. “To get thatkind of support is really hum-bling.”

Now Timonere is takingthe outpouring of votes andputting together a plan forAshtabula’s future.

Timonere said some itemstake precedence, like thecity’s budget.

“We have to have some-thing by the end of the yearand we will aggressively goafter figuring out the bud-get,” Timonere said.

Once the budget has beenfinalized, Timonere plans oncleaning up departments andmaking the city more acces-sible to businesses and resi-dents.

“There is some in-housereconstructing in several dif-ferent departments, like the

Timonere talks about plans as city managerhousing and engineering de-partments,” Timonere said.“There are issues there weneed to fix.”

Timonere said the resi-dents and businesses are thecity’s customers and theyneed to feel a connection withthe city officials.

“We need to provide topnotch customer service forour residents and the localbusinesses,” Timonere said.

Timonere has been in con-tact with council-elect mem-bers as well as incumbentmembers and says he hashad great dialogue withthem.

Now that Timonere hasbeen elected to the citymanager’s position, his cur-rent position as AshtabulaArea Chamber of Commercepresident will have to befilled.

“Unfortunately, I cannotdo both because they are bothfull-time positions,”Timonere said.

Timonere said he feelsconfident about where thechamber currently sits andwill use the knowledge hehas gained to make city ini-

tiatives.“We have to revitalize

both the Harbor area andMain Avenue, but that’s go-ing to take more than a four-year term to do,” Timoneresaid.

Timonere said in order forthose areas to grow, the citymust be more businessfriendly.

“We need to put forthsteps for businesses to growand expand,” Timonere said.“Right now there is too muchred tape and road blocks inlocal and state government.”

Timonere said there is afalse belief in the govern-ment creating jobs, but theycan promote job growth.

“I believe government cancreate an environment forjobs to be created, but theydo not create the jobs,”Timonere said.

Timonere wants to see thecity cleaned up and be a com-fortable and vibrant place forpeople to live and spend theirleisure time.

Timonere said the citymust focus on the short-termpicture before tackling long-term goals.

“There is so much in theshort hand that has to befixed before we even look atthe long-term goals becauseif we don’t fix the things inthe short term, then the long-term goals will never beachievable,” Timonere said.

Timonere said the citymust get back to the basicsand ask everyone their visionof the future.

“We want to bring counciland the residents togetherand ask them, ‘What do youwant to see Ashtabula be-come?’” Timonere said.

Timonere feels the city isa lot more accessible thanmany believe, and he hopes tocontinue to be accessible aswell as open to the residents.

“I’ve never had a problemgetting information that I’verequested,” Timonere said.

Timonere said he knowsthe city has problems thatmust be faced, but he is up tothe challenge and does nottake the public’s faith in himlightly.

“The only thing I can do isdo the best I can to live up tothe public’s expectations ofme,” Timonere said.

GACS From page 1A

“We heard you loud andclear in this last election,”Zappitelli said. “So now weneed to talk about why.”

Zappitelli said she hasheard many reasons whypeople did not vote for thelevy, but she did not feel itwas the place to discuss whythe levy failed but insteadlook at the school district’sfuture.

“The main question Iwant to ask tonight is, whatdo you want this district tolook like?” Zappitelli said.

GACS can cut expenses infour areas, academics, ser-vices, extracurricular or byadding fees.

“I have to believe thatthis board will support aca-demics to the bitter end andcontinue to make systematicreductions in every otherarea they could,” Zappitellisaid.

The public was allowed tospeak, and one member sug-gested an income tax in-crease instead of propertytax increase, which would goback to the school.

“I think that’s a very validtopic to explore,” Zappitellisaid.

The school board mem-bers said raising incometaxes has been an areathey’ve previously discussed.It is a viable option for thedistrict.

Other audience memberswere eager to display theiraffection for the district andthe advancement they’veseen in their own children.

“I am very impressedwith Geneva,” Jenny Perounsaid. “I think anyone fromoutside the communitywould think maybe we werean affluent community.”

Peroun said the appear-ance of Geneva may also bea reason why many peopledid not understand theemergency situation the dis-trict was facing.

“I hope more people willpay attention now,” Perounasaid.

Ford Behm, a schoolboard member for 13 years,

said part of the school’s vis-age can be blamed on theschool board as they havemanaged to balance theirbudget for 18 years withoutplacing a new levy on theballot.

“This board and the othermembers who have servedon this board through theyears have done everythingpossible to keep our ex-penses down and do every-thing possible to not go to theballot,” Behm said.

Another audience mem-ber asked how much wouldbe saved if every extra ser-vice the school provided wastaken away.

Kevin Lillie, GACS schoolboard treasurer, said$600,000 would be saved ifbuses were cut to a stateminimum. If all clubs werecut, a savings of $470,000would be seen.

“There’s roughly over amillion dollars,” Lillie said.“I really can’t answer whatcourses would be strippedand how much we wouldsave in that area of the bud-get.”

The school board was con-cerned if they were to cut allthese services, the GACSdistrict will be less appeal-ing and they would lose evenmore funding with open en-rollment.

Lillie said state cuts havedeclined and they are tryingto make up for an amountthat was previously given tothem.

“I am concerned that thisis not the end. I think this isgoing to be the beginning,”Dennis Brown said.

Zappitelli conducted astraw poll at the end of thepublic section of the meetingasking if those in attendancethought they should put thelevy back on the ballot or workwith what they have as of now.

The overwhelming voteby a show of hands was toplace the levy back on theballot.

Sadie Portman, reporter forthe Gazette, may be reached atsportman@gazettenews. com.

Harpersfield Covered Bridge Park lights up for the holidaysBY SADIE PORTMANGazette Newspapers

H A R P E R S F I E L DTOWNSHIP - The Friends ofthe Harpersfield CoveredBridge Park are gearing upfor the annual Light Up theBridge Festivities on Dec. 3,starting at 5 p.m. with atheme of A Covered BridgeChristmas.

“The leaves are falling andthe temps are dropping, whichmeans the holiday season isfast approaching,” DeniseWeinmann wrote on theFriends of the HarpersfieldCovered Bridge Park’s blog.

The Light Up the Bridgehas become an annual eventfor the park as a way to in-vite the holiday season in andto wrap up the year.

“The Covered Bridge

Christmas event will be heldon Saturday, Dec. 3, and thatwill be the final event at thepark in 2011,” Weinmannwrote.

Rhonda McElroy, a mem-ber of the Friends who con-ducts much of the marketing,said they are working on awhole lot of fun for the eventthis year.

“We are having our rafflewith items from Giant Eagle,Old Mill, A.C. and J Railroad,Spring Hill Winery, FireHouse Winery and FerranteWinery,” McElroy said.

A food drive will also be inplace.

“We are holding a fooddrive with Operation HomeFront, and we are collectingboth food and monetary do-nations,” McElroy said.

The friends will also be as-

sisting the Red Cross withMail for Heroes.

“We will be getting cardstogether so they can be sentout to the military,” McElroysaid.

The Red Cross officialscould not make the event, butthe Friends will do the leg-work for the organization bycollecting the cards.

They will also have a bon-fire and are trying to booklive music for Saturdayevening as the lights are of-ficially lit up.

“The Friends of the Cov-ered Bridge Park are activelyworking to prepare for thelighting of our Christmastree and, of course, the cov-ered bridge, too, thanks to allthose who supported theLighting of the Bridge pastadinner fundraiser earlier this

year,” Weinmann wrote.To tie in the holiday spirit,

a special visit from Santa willwrap up the night.

“Santa will stop by to visitthe children and pose for a fewphotos,” Weinmann wrote.

The Friends of theHarpersfield Covered Bridgeare still looking for donationsof cookies and time by volun-teers.

“Helping hands are al-ways welcome and very muchappreciated,” Weinmannwrote.

All those interested inhelping out with A CoveredBridge Christmas can visitthe Friends’ website at http://f r i e n d s o f t h e c o v e r e dbridgepark.shutterfly.com oremail them at [email protected].


ASSEMBLY OF GOD

First Assembly of God2300 Austinburg Rd., 275-7720Pastors Don and Debra Hammer9:30 Sunday School10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Worship

Faith Community A/G Church5835 Route 166, Rock Creek,474-1851Senior Pastor: Rev. Brian L. Wright Sr.9:30 a.m. Sunday School10:30 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. SundayServices

New Life Assembly of God1961 La Fever Rd., GenevaPastor Harry Pishcura, 466-609310 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Sunday Services

BAPTIST

Central Missionary Baptist Church930 Clay Road, Dorset, 858-2460The Rev. Dave Chappell, Pastor10 a.m. Sun School11:30 a.m. Worship

KIngsville First Baptist Church (Am.)6003 St. Rt. 193, Kingsville224-1081The Rev. David Hines9:30 Sunday School10:45 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Worship

First Baptist Church (American)4353 Park Ave., Ashtabula, 992-9836Rev. Doug Wright9:30 a.m. Sunday School10:45 a.m. Worship

First Baptist Church of Jefferson85 W. Jefferson St., Jefferson576-1631Rev. Jerry Bentley, Pastor9:30 a.m. Sunday School10:45 a.m. Sunday Worship

First Baptist Church of Dorset2471 Route 193 N., Dorset858-9623Ed Pickard, Pastor10 a.m. Sunday School11 a.m. Worship Service

Fundamental Baptist Church (Ind.)2219 Allen-Comp Rd., Dorset858-2609Pastor Michael Allen11 a.m. & 7 p.m. Worship Services

Geneva Baptist Church - SBC903 West Main St., 466-1481Pastor Richard L. Thompson9:45 a.m. Sunday School11 a.m. & 7 p.m. Worship Services

Lighthouse Baptist Church2929 Carpenter Rd., 964-0222Senior Pastor John Jones10, 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. SundayWorship

People’s Baptist Church3837 West Ave., Ashtabula992-9582Rev. Louis F. Grandberry11:00 Morning Service

The United Church75 South Broadway, Geneva, 466-2824Pastor Bob Cunningham11:00 a.m. Worship

BIBLE

Bethel Bible Church877 E. Beech, Jefferson, 576-5949Pasot Joseph LaingSundays at Jefferson Comm. Center,11 E. Jefferson Street9 a.m. Bible School, 10 a.m. Worship

Chapel on the Ridge9582 North Ridge E., Geneva993-7502Pastor: Ronald Wright10 a.m., 6 p.m. Sunday Services

Eagleville Bible Church1981 Rt. 45 North, Rock Creek563-3407 www.eaglevilleonline.comPastors Bill McMinn, Chris Christianand Josh Wood8:30; 10:15 a.m. Sunday Worship

Fellowship Bible Church EVCA417 West 46th, Ashtabula, 992-2500Pastor Ed Christian, Pastor Duke DiPofi9:15 Sunday School10:30 a.m. Morning Worship

First Grace Gospel Church5730 Adams Ave., Ashtabula997-8191David Adams, pastor9:30 a.m. Sun. School, Informal Service10:45 a.m. Bible Hour7 p.m. Bible Study & Prayer Time

CATHOLIC

Assumption Church594 West Main, Geneva, 466-3427Father Melvin Rusnak4:30 p.m. Saturday Mass9 & 11 a.m. Sunday Mass

Sacred Heart Catholic Church3049 St. Rt. 45, Rock Creek, 563-3010Pastor, Rev. David WeikartMass times: 6 p.m. Sat 11 a.m. Sun (Sept. - May) 8 a.m. Sun (June-Aug.) 12 Noon Wed &Fri

Mother of Sorrows1464 W. 6th St., Ashtabula, 964-3277Father Joseph Ruggieri5:30 p.m. Saturday Mass10 am Sun Mass (11:45 am Spanish)8 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday Mass

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church1200 E. 21st St., Ashtabula, 998-4111Father Joseph Ruggieri5 p.m. Saturday Mass8 a.m. & 12 noon Sunday Mass8 a.m. Wednesday Mass

St. Andrews Church3700 St. Rt. 193, Kingsville, 224-0987Rev. Stephen M. Wassie9 a.m. Sunday Mass

St. Joseph Church32 East Jefferson St., Jefferson576-3651Rev. Stephen M. Wassie8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday MassSat. 4:30 p.m. Mass

St. Joseph Church3330 Lake Ave., Ashtabula, 992-0330Father Philip Miller4 p.m. Saturday Mass9 a.m. Sunday Mass8 a.m. Monday & Friday Mass

St. Joseph Mission- Our Lady of Miracles4317 West Ave., Ashtabula, 997-7121Father Philip Miller10:30 a.m. Sunday Mass

St. Nicholas ByzantineCatholic Church1104 E. 15th St., Ashtabula, 964-3536Father Andrew Gretchko4:30 p.m. Divine Litergy

CHRISTIAN CHURCH

First Christian Church6920 Austinburg Rd., Ashtabula993-7056Rev. Richard L. Well9 a.m. Contemp Service & Sunday School10:30 a.m. Traditional Service

CHRISTIAN MISSIONARYALLIANCES

People’s Church300 S. Ridge Rd. E., Geneva466-2020Rev. Jim Walker10:45 a.m. Worship

CHURCH OF CHRIST

Geneva Church of Christ1007 S. Broadway, Geneva, 466-76899:20 a.m. Sunday School10:30 a.m. Worship

Rock Creek Church of Christ2965 High St., Rock Creek 563-95289:30 a.m. Bible Study, all ages10:30 a.m. Cont. Worship & Children’sChurch

Church DirectoryWest Avenue Church of Christ5901 West Ave., Ashtabula, 992-0737Michael D. Williams, Minister9:30 a.m. BIble Class10:30 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Worship

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

AustinburgFirst United Church of ChristRts 45 & 307, Austinburg, 275-5125Rev. Allison Milligan, Pastor,275-1129 (Pastor’s Office)11 a.m. Worship and Sunday Schoolwww.austinburgucc.org

First CongregationalUnited Church of Christ41 E. Jefferson St., Jefferson, 576-4531Pastor James E. BrehlerSunday Worship at 10 a.m.

Unionville United Church of Christ6870 S. Ridge Rd., 428-2235On Rt. 84 east of County Line Rd.Rev. Robert Cunningham9:30 a.m. Sunday worship

Unionville United Church6970 S. Ridge Rd., Unionville466-2824Pastor Bob Cunningham9:30 a.m. Worship

CHURCH OF GOD

Ashtabula Church of God2244 Harbor Ave., 997-3410Rev. Jay Rock10 a.m. Sunday School10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. worship

Church of God in Christ3417 Hiawatha Ave., Ashtabula997-39229:30 a.m. Sunday School11:30 a.m. Ceremony & Worship

Jefferson Church of God2701 St. Rt. 46, Jefferson, 992-6267Rev. Leon J. Alexander10 a.m. Sunday School11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Worship

EPISCOPAL

Christ Episcopal Church65 S. Eagle St., Geneva, 466-370610:30 a.m. Worship

Holy CrossCharismatic Episcopal Church341 Lake Ave., Ashtabula, 964-8089Pastor Nicholas Rizzo10 a.m. Adult BIble Study10:30 a.m. Worship

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church4901 Main Ave., Ashtabula, 992-8100Rev. David Evans, Interim Pastor8 & 10 a.m. Sunday Worship

INDEPENDENT

Ashtabula Baptist Church5909 Sheppard Rd., Ashtabula,228-9423Pastor Dan Evans10:30 a.m. Worship Service

Park Street Christian Church97 Park St., Geneva, 466-46019:30 a.m. Sunday School10:30 a.m. Worship7:30 p.m. Wed Bible Study

Second CongregationalChurch of Christ319 Lake Ave., Ashtabula, 964-9640Rev. Peter Pritchard10:00 Sunday School11:00 a.m. Worship

Well of Hope Chapel4254 E. Center St., N. Kingsville 593-3159The Rev. Tim Ranyak, pastor10:45 a.m. Sunday Services

JEHOVAH’S WITNESS

East Ashtabula Congregation5614 Poplar Ave., 992-363710 a.m. Public Meeting & Watchtower

LUTHERAN

Bethany Lutheran Church933 Michigan Ave., Ashtabula, 964-3157Pastor Larry Mackey10:30 a.m. Worship9:15 Sunday School

Beautiful SaviorLutheran Church-LCMS4896 N. Ridge W. Ashtabula, 466-455410:30 a.m. Worship & Children’sChurch

Faith Lutheran Church-ELCA504 Lake Ave., Ashtabula, 964-90879:30 a.m. Sunday School10:45 a.m. Worship

Messiah Lutheran Church - ELCA615 Prospect Rd., Ashtabula, 992-9392Rev. Dr. Michael Meranda4 p.m. Saturday Holy Communion9 & 11 a.m. Sunday Holy Communion9:45 a.m. Adult Forum11 a.m. Sunday School

St. John’s Lutheran Church - LCMSP.O. Box 500, Geneva, 466-24739:30 a.m. Sun. School & Adult Bible Class10:30 a.m Service

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church89 East Satin St., Jefferson, 576-4671Rev. Fred Grimm8 & 10:15 a.m. Sunday Worship9:15 a.m. Sunday School

Zion Lutheran Church - LCMS2310 W. 9th St., Ashtabula, 964-9483Pastor Mark Berg9:15 a.m. Bible Class10:30 a.m. Worship10:45 Children’s Church

METHODIST

Ashtabula First UnitedMethodist Church4506 Elm Ave., Ashtabula, 993-3806Rev. John M. Germaine, Pastor9:30 a.m. Sunday School10 a.m. Sunday Worship(10:45 in winter)

Bulah Calvary United Methodist2070 Route 193 N., Jefferson858-2651Pastor Aletta Burkholder10 a.m. Sunday School11:15 a.m. worship

Dorset United Methodist Church2800 St. Rt. 193, 858-2831Rev. David Miller, Pastor9:30 a.m. Sunday School10:45 a.m. Morning Worship

Gageville United Methodist Church4063 St. Rt. 193, Kingsville, 224-0165Rev. David L. Blood, pastor11 a.m. Worship

Geneva First UnitedMethodist Church89 South Broadway, 466-2817Rev. David & Rev. Suzanne Hill8:30 & 10:30 a.m. Worship9:15 a.m. Sunday School

Harbor United Methodist Church322 Lake Ave., Ashtabula, 964-9240Rev. Sandra Dennis9:30 a.m. Sunday School (all ages)11 a.m.Worship

Jefferson United Methodist125 East Jefferson St., Jefferson,576-4561Pastor - Meredith Coleman8:30 & 11 a.m. Sunday Worship9:40 a.m. Sunday School for all ages

Leon United Methodist Church3599 Stanhope-Kelloggsville Rd, DorsetPastors Jason Hockran & Quincy Wheeler10 a.m. Worship11 a.m. Sunday school

Rock Creek CommunityUnited Methodist Church3210 N. Main, 563-3291Rev. David Miller, Pastor9 a.m. Worship,10:15 a.m. Sunday School

Saybrook United Methodist Church7900 South Depot Rd., Ash.969-1562Rev. Jeff Stoll9:15 a.m. Sunday School8:30 & 10:30 a.m. Worship Services

South HarpersfieldUnited Methodist Church5524 Cork-Cold Springs Rd., Geneva466-4778Pastor Shirley A Stoops-Frantz9:30 a.m. Sunday School11 a.m. Worship

MORMON

Church of Jesus Christof Latter Day Saints571 W. Seven Hills Rd., Ashtabula993-36169:30 a.m. Sacrement10:45 a.m. Sunday School11:30 a.m. Priesthood & Relief Society

NAZARENE

Ashtabula First Church of theNazarene1820 S. Ridge Rd W., Ashtabula992-0246Rev. Michael Legg9-10 a.m. Sunday School10:10 a.m. Morning Services

Edgewood Church of the Nazarene3025 N. Ridge E., Ashtabula997-5645Pastor Kevin Ellis9:45 a.m. Sunday School10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m. Worship

Geneva Church of the Nazarene710 Centennial, Geneva, 466-47119:30 Sunday School10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Worship

Jefferson Church of the Nazarene55 E. Satin St., Jefferson, 576-6556Pastor Rodney Kincaid8:30, 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Sunday Worship10 a.m. Sunday School

Kelloggsville Church of theNazarene4841 St. Rt. 84, Kingsville, 224-1136Pastor Jerry Webb10 a.m. Sunday School11 a.m. & 7 p.m. Worship

NEW APOSTOLIC CHURCH

New Apostolic Church2305 W. 19th St., AshtabulaThe Rev. William McNutt9 a.m. Sunday School10:30 a.m. Worship8 p.m. Wed Worship

NONDENOMINATIONAL

Alive Community Church4527 Elm Ave., Ashtabula, 992-7684Pastor Darren GollonFellowship 9:30 a.m., Service 10 a.m.

Bread of Life MinistriesAshtabula Plaza, 2257 Lake Ave.998-BOLMPastor Karen Bales, 858-948410 a.m. Sunday & 7 p.m Tuesday

Breaking Thru at the Crossroads3277 St. Rt. 167, Jefferson, 293-4421Pastor Enos Ali, Co-Pastor Launa Ali10-11 a.m. Sunday School11-11:25 Sunday Brunch11:30 Sunday Service

Edgewood Alliance Church3137 E. Center St., N. Kingsville224-2111Senior Pastor Gary Russell9 a.m. Sunday School,10 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Worship6 p.m Wed. Bible Study

Int. Gen. Assmbly Of Spiritualists5403 S. Ridge W., Ashtabula 969-1724Classes: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday11 a.m. worship - Guest speakerevery Sun.

Lenox Federated Church2610 Lenox-New Lyme Rd, Jefferson576-9932Pastor: Ken Zaebst9:30 a.m. Sunday School10:45 a.m. Worship & Teaching

Peoples ChurchThe Christian & Missionary Alliance300 S Ridge E, Geneva, 466-2020www.peopleschurchgeneva.comSenior Pastor Rev. Alex ZellYouth Pastor Stan Heeren9:30 a.m. Sunday School10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m. Worship

Open Door Community Church5802 Cemetery Rd, Kingsville224-2675The Rev. Greg Evans, pastor9:30 a.m. Sunday School10:30 a.m. Worship

Unitarian Universalists Fellowshipof Ashtabula CountyAsh Senior Citizens Center,4632 Main St., Ashtabula, 964-543211 a.m. Service

PENTECOSTAL

Apostolic Faith Body of JesusChrist of the Newborn Assemblies772 Griggs Rd., Ashtabula993-8339Bishop Charles D. Keyes Sr.

Faith Freedom Fellowship205 West Liberty St., Geneva466-8282Pastors Raymond & Edith Baker10 a.m. & 6 p.m. Praise andWorship

Grace Christian Assembly906 Joseph Ave., Ashtabula964-8592Elder Gerome Sing9:45 a.m. Sunday School11:30 a.m. Worship

Pentecostal Community Church5348 Peck Rd., New Lyme576-0384Pastor Scott C. Ardary10 a.m. Sunday School/Worship6 p.m. - 1st & 3rd Sun., EveningService

PRESBYTERIAN

East Side Presbyterian Church3440 Edgewood Dr., Ashtabula993-7546Reverend S. Shane Nanney9 a.m. Sunday School10 a.m. Worship

The First Presbyterian Church4317 Park Ave., Ashtabula993-3731Rev. Dr. Stephen R. Long, Pastor9:30 a.m. Sun. School10:45 a.m. Worship

Kingsville Presbyterian Church3056 W. Main St., Kingsville224-1023Rev. Bonnie Habbersett10 a.m. Worship and Sunday School

North KingsvillePresbyterian Church6546 Church St., Kingsville224-1491Ken Ayers, CLP, pastor10:30 a.m. Worship

Pierpont Presbyterian Church71 St. Rt. 7 S., Pierpont577-12189:45 a.m. Sunday School11 a.m. Worship

Rome PresbyterianRoute 45, Rome TownshipMary Jo Foust, Commissioned LayPastor11:10 a.m. Worship (May-Sept)

Trinity Presbyterian Church1342 W. Prospect Rd., Ashtabula993-7111Rev. Arvid Whitmore9:30 a.m. Sunday School10:30 a.m. Worship

SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST

Berean Seventh Day Adventist874 Center St., Ashtabula 992-8796Pastor Gregory JacksonSat. 9:30 a.m. Bible StudySat. 11 a.m. Divine Worship

Ongoing Ashtabula:Holiday Happenings atBethany Lutheran Church

The Bethany Lutheran Church, located at 933 Michi-gan Ave. in Ashtabula, will hold Holiday Happeningsthroughout the holiday months. The events include:

• Wednesday, Nov. 23, 7 p.m. Thanksgiving Eve Wor-ship Service.

• Sunday, Dec. 4, Pikku Joulu. Bethany Lutheran com-memorates St. Nicholas Day by decorating the Christmastree and sharing light refreshments.

• Saturday, Dec. 10, 4 p.m. Fellowship Candlelight Din-ner. Catered Cabbage Roll dinner. Cost $5 per person. Tick-ets on sale now.

• Friday and Saturday, Dec. 16-17. Nisu Bake Sale. Con-tact Maxine Koski to pre-order.

• Saturday, Dec. 24, 5-11 p.m. Christmas Eve WorshipService.

Every Sunday: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School, 10:30 a.m.Worship Service.

Ongoing Jefferson:Choir to sing Handel’sMessiah on Christmas Eve

Rehearsals have begun for a special musical perfor-mance at the Jefferson United Methodist Church. Sing-ers and guests are asked to join a special choir thatwill sing Handel’s Messiah on Christmas Eve at 9 p.m.at the church, located at 125 East Jefferson St. inJefferson. Jodi Bishop will be directing a community-wide choir to learn the Christmas portion of Handel’sMessiah. Rehearsals began Sunday, Oct. 23, from 4:30-6 p.m. and will continue on Sundays at that time untilChristmas Eve. Books of the music will be on hand, butif you own your own, you’re welcome to bring it, churchrepresentative Pat Cramer said.

Interested singers can call the Jefferson UnitedMethodist Church office at 576-4561 for further infor-mation.

Nov. 23 Jefferson:Thanksgiving Service

The Jefferson Community Thanksgiving Service will beWednesday, Nov. 23, at 7:30 p.m. The location for this ser-vice is First Baptist Church, Jefferson. The Rev. FredGrimm of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church will be the speaker. A community choir will perform. All are welcome.

Nov. 23 Rock Creek:Thanksgiving Eve dinner

Come to a community Thanksgiving Eve dinner hostedby Eagleville Bible Church Fellowship Team. Come enjoya home-cooked meal and fellowship! Serving from 4 to 6p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23. The church is located on StateRoute 45, six miles south of I-90 and six miles north ofState Route 6. This event is free of charge and open to ev-eryone. Reservations are encouraged but not necessary. Call(440) 563-3407 to RSVP or for more information.

Dec. 3 Jefferson: Cookie StrollThe Bulah Calvary United Methodist Church will have

a Cookie Stroll from 10 a.m. until gone at the church, lo-cated at 2070 State Route 193 N. in Jefferson, at the cor-ner of Bulah Road and Route 193. The cost is $5 a pound.

Dec. 3 Geneva:Craft and Bake Sale

Once again the Geneva United Methodist Church willbe doing your holiday baking for you. All you need todo is come to the church at 89 S. Broadway on Satur-day, Dec. 3, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and pick up all thegoodies that you need for your holiday entertaining.

There will be many varieties of cookies, includingdecorated cut-out sugar cookies and gingerbread cook-ies, plus fudge, Buckeyes, pizzellles, candies, pies,pumpkin rolls and breads. Be sure to get there early toget your choice of these delicious baked goods. You canalso do some Christmas shopping at the many crafttables set up all around the church.

This may be your last chance before the holidays toshop our gifted local crafters. Geneva United Method-ist Church is located in the heart of Geneva just oneblock south of the intersection of Main St. and Broad-way.

The sale is in the Fellowship Hall and there is plentyof parking in the rear of the church with entry fromthere right into the sale area.

Dec. 11 Ashtabula:Christmas Cabaret

A “Christmas Cabaret” concert by the Musical The-ater Project of Cleveland (singers/actors Bill Rudman,Nancy Maier, Sandra Simon) will perform evergreenChristmas songs as well as traditional Carols at St.Peter’s Episcopal Church in downtown Ashtabula (4901Main Ave.) on Sunday, Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. A pre-concertdessert table will be offered at 6 p.m. The concert anddesserts are free and open to the public and additionally,a free “Meet-the-Artists” reception will follow theperformance. The concert is sponsored by the Fine ArtsConcert Committee of the Church (phone 440-992-8100/website www.stpetersashtabula.org).

Religious Briefs


JEFFERSON - RandyDemse, a member of theJefferson United Method-ist Church, felt a callingwhen he noticed there wasbarely a person who couldnot say they have beentouched by cancer.

Whether it was a fam-ily member or friend livingwith the illness or the per-son themselves fightingwith cancer, Demse saw aneed for a cancer supportgroup in the community.

“Quite a few membersof our church have cancer,and we felt the Lord find-ing us and calling us toform this group,” Demsesaid.

Since September thesupport group has beenmeeting and gaining mem-bers each week.

“We put up fliers aroundtown at Golden Dawn, thelibrary and anyone elsewho let us put the informa-tion out there,” Demsesaid.

So far the highest num-ber of people in one sessionhas been five, but Demsesaid they are looking togrow and open their armsto anyone who might needto talk.

“It’s more of an encour-agement and fellowshiptype of group,” Demse said.“We look at Bible versesand people choose versesthat they feel connect withwhat they’re goingthrough.”

Demse said it is aboutsharing and making con-nections with people whounderstand.

Demse said they try tolift each other’s spirits and

try to keep the atmosphereas light as possible.

“If they cry, then that’sokay, and if they laugh,that’s even better,” Demsesaid.

Demse said they haveseen a variety of perspec-tives from people who comein to discuss the issue ofcancer.

“We had a lady who ac-tually brought her husbandlast week and he gave usthe perspective from thecaregiver’s point of viewand how it affected his life,”Demse said.

The support group in-vites any and all who areinterested, and all vantagepoints of the disease arewelcomed.

“When cancer strikes, itaffects everyone, their fam-ily and friends,” Demse said.“We invite everyone of alldenominations to join us.”

Demse has found thegroup provides a place tofeel open and those who at-tend are able to share anyand all feelings.

“A lot of people just needa someone to listen tothem,” Demse said.

In the end, Demse saidthe idea for the group doesnot fall back on him, it fallsback on his strong belief inGod.

“This is the Lord’swork,” Demse said.

The Cancer SupportGroup meets every secondThursday of the month at7 p.m. at the JeffersonUnited Methodist Church’sparlor, and refreshmentsare provided.


Jefferson churchprovides an outlet for

those dealing with cancer


SWEEPSTAKES From page 1A

Stranman said with thenew voting system, shethinks Ashtabula has areal shot at one of thegrand prizes.

“This is reassuring andgives us a real shot at end-ing up with a high rankingand being eligible for oneof the larger prizes. Lasttime there were towns witharound 300 people thathad over a million votes,which would lead me to be-lieve they were using a pro-gram of some sort to do au-tomated voting,”Stranman said.

All automated voting isknow banned from thesweepstakes and anyonewho attempts to do so aredisqualified.

Stranman said she isalso aware of the sweep-stakes earlier this yearthan last year.

“Another advantagethis time is we’re hittingthe ground running rightout of the gate, whereaslast time we didn’t becomeaware of the sweepstakesuntil it had already beenunderway for severaldays,” Stranman said.“We’re starting off strongand just have to staystrong and be sure to voteas much as we can every-day.”

Stranman is looking for-

These parameters in-clude fish and wildlife re-sources, water quality, his-toric properties, employ-ment, air quality, environ-mental justice and noise,among others.

“Overall , the recom-mended rehabilitation ofthe Harpersfield Dam isnot expected to result inany significant adverse en-vironmental impacts,” thereport said.

Since the report hasbeen written, the USACEnow wants the public ’shand in giving them theircomments and questionson the matter.

“Throughout thescoping process, stakehold-ers and interested partiesare invited to provide com-ment on this FeasibilityStudy,” the report said.“Interested parties arewelcome to contactUSACE-Buffalo District todiscuss their views andrecommendations regard-ing this study.”

For the full 19-page re-port, go to http:/ /www.lrb.usace.army.mil/m i s s i o n s / p u b l i c /review.html and click onthe Harpersfield Dam link.


ward to a new year andAshtabula and believesthey can get a head startwith the sweepstakes.

“I’m hoping the commu-nity will band together tosupport this effort to earnus some funds for commu-nity projects,” Stranmansaid. “Those who go andvote should be sure to sub-mit their ideas as to whatthe funding should be usedfor.”

To cheer for Ashtabula,go to the Reader’s Digestwebsite at http:/ /w e h e a r y o u a m e r i c a.readersdigest.com


COMMENTSFrom page 1A

BLESSING From page 1A

Members of Student Council listen to Active Blessingmissionary Emily Locy.

The hand-made neck-laces can be purchased atJeff ’s Flowers in Jefferson.In fact, that is where Hinklediscovered the organization.

“I saw the necklaces atJeff ’s and approached thekids about it,” Hinkle said.

The necklaces will also beavailable through JAHSteacher Carolyn Behr-Jerome.

“Emily was one of my stu-dents when I taught atGeneva and we attend theMethodist Church together,”she said.

When Locy was asked ifher organization sells themosquito nets to help protectthe children, she replied,“Yes. They help, but I sleepwith a net every night andstill got malaria.”

According to Locy, 20 per-cent of all childhood deathsin Africa are due to malaria.

Locy will soon be return-ing to her new home inMaryland and then back toUganda.

Student Council will holda hat day sometime nextmonth.

“The kids will donatemoney to wear a hat andwe’ll give that money toEmily’s organization,”Hinkle said.

Active Blessing’s ties toJefferson and the highschool run deep. It wasfounded by Jane (Leonard)Snyder, who graduated fromJAHS in the late 1960s.

To find out more informa-tion about Active Blessing,go to ActiveBlessing.com.

The Zonta Clubof Ashtabulaannouncesscholarship

opportunitiesASHTABULA - Scholar-

ships are available fromthe Zonta Club ofAshtabula Area. The clubis part of Zonta Interna-tional, an organization ofbusiness and professionalwomen dedicated to im-proving the status ofwomen worldwide.

The Zonta Club ofAshtabula Area is takingapplications for scholar-ships. Qualifications in-clude:

• Undergraduate orgraduate female student. Sophomore status or abovefor the following fall se-mester/quarter.

• Applicant or parent/legal guardian must be anAshtabula County resi-dent.

• Based on financialneed and academicachievement (B average orabove).

• Ashtabula AreaZontian immediate familymembers are ineligible.

• Planning to graduateor enroll at least half-time(six or more credit hours)per term for the upcomingacademic year

Completed applicationsare due by March 1. Formore information, or to re-quest an application,please call Robin Bolenderat 224-2485 or e-mailz o n t a 5 a s h t a b u l [email protected].

Over $27,000 in engineering scholarships availableCOLUMBUS - The Engi-

neers Foundation of Ohio (EFO)is offering nearly $25,000 inacademic scholarships to quali-fying engineering students forthe 2012-2013 academic year.

“It’s programs like EFOscholarships that continue togive Ohio a technological edgein the international market-place by encouraging our beststudents and engineers to re-

main in the state,” says EFOExecutive Director TimSchaffer. Each year EFO offersthe scholarships to top engi-neering students from through-out Ohio.

To qualify for most EFOscholarships, applicants mustbe U.S. citizens, permanentresidents of the state of Ohio,and be graduating high schoolseniors admitted to an engi-

neering program approved bythe Accreditation Board of En-gineering and Technology(ABET) at an Ohio engineeringcollege or Notre Dame. In addi-tion, candidates must meet theminimum academic standardsof a SAT score of 600 in mathand 500 in reading or composi-tion (or an ACT score of 29 inmath and 25 in English) and a3.0 grade point average on the

four-point scale. Additional cri-teria apply to some scholar-ships. For instance, the LloydA. Chacey, PE, Memorial Schol-arship provides $2,000 annualgrants to college juniors andseniors who must apply in theirsophomore years.

EFO’s scholarship applica-tion and brochure, which de-tails the specific criteria for thescholarships offered this year,

may be obtained from ourwebsite atwww.ohioengineer.com (click on“Students & Educators”, thenon “Programs for Students”,then on “Scholarships” andprint from PDF files) or in highschool guidance and career of-fices throughout Ohio or by call-ing EFO at (614) 223-1177. Thedeadline for applications is Dec.15.

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AshtabulaHeart Failure Education Program Lori Slimmer, RN, CBPN-ICWed., December 7 and Thurs., December 8 | 2 – 4 p.m.Ashtabula Medical Arts Center2131 Lake Avenue, AshtabulaRSVP: 440-415-0180

Safe Sitter® Program Wed., December 28 and Thurs., December 29 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.Ashtabula Medical Arts Center2131 Lake Avenue, Suite 4, AshtabulaMust attend both days.Register: 440-415-0180/440-593-0364

ConneautBariatric Weight Loss SurgeryThurs., December 8 | 5:30 – 7 p.m.UH Conneaut Medical Center158 W. Main Road, ConneautCall: 440-593-0364

Health Smart LuncheonFri., December 16 | 11:30 a.m.UH Conneaut Medical CenterWH Brown Community Room158 W. Main Road, ConneautRSVP: 440-593-0364

GenevaSOLACE (Surviving Our Losses and Continuing Everyday) Support Group Join families and friends who are concerned about the growing problem of opiate use in Ashtabula County. The members of SOLACE will share their stories of loved ones and the fight against drug abuse. Cindy Stec and Miriam Walton, MA, MSW, LISW

Wed., December 14 | 7 p.m.UH Geneva Medical Center Education Room870 W. Main Street, GenevaCall: 440-415-9559

Knee & Hip Pain Seminar Lori Ann Slimmer, RN, CBPN-IC Thurs., December 15 | 2 – 4 p.m. UH Geneva Medical Center Private Dining Room870 West Main Street, GenevaRSVP: 440-415-0180

Senior Health Forum & Luncheon:Speech and Communication for Older AdultsKenneth Kozlosky, MS, CCC-SLPWed., December 21 | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.Geneva Community Center 72 West Main Street, GenevaRSVP: 440-415-0180

JeffersonSOLACE (Surviving Our Losses and Continuing Everyday) Support Group Join families and friends who are concerned about the growing problem of opiate use in Ashtabula County. The members of SOLACE will share their stories of loved ones and the fight against drug abuse. Cindy Stec and Miriam Walton, MA, MSW, LISWWed., December 7 | 7 p.m.St. Paul’s Lutheran Church89 E. Satin Street, JeffersonCall: 440-415-9559

Free Health ScreeningsFree Mammogram for Uninsured Women Age 40 – 64Courtesy of the Susan G. Komen Grant UH Geneva Medical Center870 West Main Street, GenevaTo find out if you qualify for complimentary testing, call 440-998-0695.

Blood Pressure, Blood Sugarand Random Total CholesterolEight-hour fasting is recommended.No reservations necessary.

Tues., December 6 | 7:30 – 9:30 a.m.Ashtabula Medical Arts Center2131 Lake Avenue, Ashtabula

Wed., December 7, 14, 21 | 8 – 10 a.m.Spire Institute1822 S. Broadway, Geneva

Wed., December 7 | 4 – 7 p.m.Walmart3551 N. Ridge East, Ashtabula

Thurs., December 8 | 9 – 11 a.m.Ashtabula Senior Center4632 Main Avenue, Ashtabula

Fri., December 9 | 1 – 3 p.m.Giant Eagle2390 West Prospect Road, Ashtabula

Tues., December 13 | 10 a.m. – noonUH Conneaut Medical Center158 West Main Road, Conneaut

Tues., December 27 | 9:30 – 11 a.m.Madison Senior Center2938 Hubbard Road, Madison

Watch the Pat Williams ShowTune in to the Pat Williams ShowWednesdays at 9 a.m. on CableSuite541Channel 6 and Time Warner CableChannel 21. View the latest healtheducation interviews with UniversityHospitals experts, and be sure to callin with your health questions!

There are many things that make this a special time of the year…visiting with family and friends, celebrating the joy of the season, looking back on the year gone by and looking forward to a healthy new year in 2012. Happy Holidays from all of us at UH Conneaut Medical Center and UH Geneva Medical Center.


BY DEE RILEYFor Gazette Newspapers

GENEVA - State Parkvolunteers from Geneva,Pymatuning, Punderson,Mosquito Lake, WestBranch, Portage Lakes,Wingfoot Lake, Quail Hol-low, Guilford Lake, BeaverCreek and Jefferson Lakeput in a united effort to-ward building a snowmo-bile and pedestrian bridgeat the Geneva Lodge andConference Center.

They erected two sec-tions of the 177-foot bridgeon piers over the water ofCowles Creek. The 250-toncrane was provided by AllErection and Crane of In-dependence, Ohio.

ODNR Division of Engi-neering Gus Smithhisler,the state parks construc-tion crews and the Ohio

Geneva State Park and Geneva Lodge make a connection

PHOTOS BY DEE RILEYCrews are pictured hooking the 250-ton crane to the first section of bridge to be put inplace.

Crews give the signal to swing the bridge over Cowels Creek.

The first section of bridge is set in place on the pilings.

The second section is swung out to unite with the rest of the bridge.

Workers are tying the two sections of bridge into place.

State Snowmobile Associa-tion volunteered to get thebridge built.

Mike Blakeman, formerGeneva State Park man-ager, said that this is one ofthe largest bridge projectsin the state park system.

The driving force behindthis project was the Lodgeand Conference Center atGeneva State Park. In 2005they identified the off-peakmonths in winter andwanted to draw business tothose months. The park andlodge officials wanted tomake snowmobiling andhiking from the park to thelodge easy for special eventsand possible concession pro-grams.

“The distance to get tothe trail road system is twomiles without the bridgeand a place to unload thesnowmobiles,” said Gary

Hines, president of theOhio State Snowmobile As-sociation.

The area chosen allowsfor windbreak for the pe-destrian bridge and allowssnow build up. The biketrail doesn’t allow for snowbuild up and is not legal toride snowmobiles on.

Jeannette Petrolia, gen-eral manager, and EricFranz, assistant managerof the Lodge, had the sup-port of the AshtabulaCounty commissioners, themayor and the Village ofGeneva-On-The-Lake toput in place the portionthat was built to connectthe park and lodge.

Hines said that he wasreally excited to link thelodge and park for publicsnowmobiling and hewants to expand the trailswith local clubs.

Planking is laid down to prepare for the second section of bridge.

PHOTO BY JAN PERALA FOR GENEVA SCHOOLSGeneva Platt R. Spencer Elementary Student Council members are, front fromleft: Victoria Cutchall, Breanna Burton, Kaitlyn Gibson and Makaila Currence;and, back: Alyssa Green, Kylie Frye, Student Council Advisor Mrs.AmyKennerknecht, Angela Cutchall, Skylar Granchi, Hannah Hudson and GPSPrincipal Mr. Michael Penzenik.

BY JAN PERALAGeneva Area CitySchools

GENEVA - Last Friday,the cupboard at GenevaPlatt R. Spencer Elemen-tary (GPS) was filled to thebrim with all the trim-mings for Thanksgivingdinners. Today that cup-board is bare and no onecould be happier than thekids at GPS.

“We sent all the food toGeneva Food Pantry tomake sure that people whoneed the food have a goodThanksgiving,” GPS Stu-

Geneva Platt R. SpencerElementary Student Council helps fill

cupboard at Geneva Food Pantry

dent Council Vice PresidentKaitlyn Gibson said. “Therewere boxes full of cannedpumpkin, stuffing mix, cornand turkey gravy and every-thing. It makes us feel reallygood to know that somefamilies who might not havea big dinner on Thanksgiv-ing, will now.”

GPS Student Councilmembers, with the help oftheir advisor Mrs. AmyKennerknecht, have beenworking for weeks to collectnonperishable food items.Students posted flyers andpublicized the effort on theannouncements.

Joyce Howard of theFood Pantry explainedthat the need is greater to-day than at any time inmemory because of the de-pressed economy.

“We are so appreciativeof the generosity of thesestudents and the entirecommunity. The supportfor the Geneva Food Pan-try is just unbelievable andwe thank the kids atGeneva Platt R. SpencerElementary for helping usfill our shelves,” he said.

To contact the GenevaFood Pantry, call 466-3048.

Ashtabula County

BUCK FEVERNIGHT

Friday, November 25th

Ashtabula County Fairgrounds Expo Bldg., JeffersonSocial Hour - 4:30 p.m. • Buffet Dinner - 6:30 p.m.

Tickets: $25 each

Bigger & Better Than Ever!Gun Raffles • Auction • Door Prizes

Reserve Today — No Door Sales.Bring the Whole Family!

Call Ron Tusai at (440) 563-3384,or Dennis Malloy at (330) 507-9489

Call for Availability!


SUBMITTED PHOTOKathy Giffin

ASHTABULA - Kent State University at Ashtabula

has welcomed Kathrine A. Giffin as the new directorfor the physical therapist assistant technology (PTST)program. She now leads the largest physical therapistassistant (PTA) program in the state of Ohio.

Giffin practiced as a licensed physical therapist as-sistant for over 20 years in outpatient orthopedic andwellness settings. Her academic experience includesacademic coordinator of clinical education for Kent Stateat East Liverpool, faculty member for Remington Col-lege PTA program, and as an A.C.E. certified personaltrainer.

She earned a master of education in instructionaldesign for online learning from Capella University andholds a bachelor in integrated health studies with ahealth science concentration from Kent State. Giffin isalso a 1991 graduate of the East Liverpool CampusPTST program.

New director named for KSUat Ashtabula Physical

Therapist Assistant program

After School Discovery begins annual appeal campaignASHTABULA - After School Discov-

ery (ASD) announced that it has begunits 2012 Annual Appeal Campaign.

ASD has been a 501(c)3 non-profitbusiness in Ashtabula County for 18years and has served the children ineight school districts throughout theseyears. They have always been innova-tive and up to the challenge of changingtheir after school programming oppor-tunities and services, as needed by theschool system, the families and, mostimportantly, the children served.

This current school year ASD has anafter-school program at AshtabulaLakeside Intermediate for fourththrough sixth graders, and one atAshtabula Lakeside Junior High School

for seventh and eighth graders, bothrunning Monday through Thursday.ASD has added two new ventures witha before- and after-school care at the newAACS Primary Campus, called Discov-ery Cove, and the Strive 4 Success tu-toring program. ASD’s core value words/actions of respect, strive, communicate,care and believe are resonated through-out all programs, in their tutoring, artand music enrichment, physical activi-ties and initiatives, and youth develop-ment activities. Applications to partici-pate in the program are available at theschool offices.

The Gifted and Talented Program isjust revving up for the fourth througheighth graders throughout Ashtabula

County. The students will attend sevenor right classes over a four-week periodand are challenged by new discoveriesin science, math, art, foreign languagesand business marketing.

The ASD Annual Appeal uses thefunds received to help offset expensesthat are not covered under the grantsor contracts already received and to di-rectly support the student activities.

Non-profit funding has been cut im-mensely over the years, so any dona-tions received are greatly appreciatedby ASD and their students served. Do-nations may be mailed to Post Office Box113, Ashtabula, Ohio 44005. If you havequestions, please call the ASD BusinessOffice at 440-993-1060.

SUBMITTED PHOTOPictured are members of the Zonta Club of Ashtabula before starting the Awareness Walk at the Ashtabula TowneSquare on Monday, Oct. 3. Casey Kozlowski, state representative of the 99th House District, was the guest speakerto kick off Violence Prevention Week. Homesafe Director Sherri Price also spoke about the challenges that faceHomesafe in the next year. A sponsorship walk was held during the week of Oct. 3, with the funds raised going toHomesafe. From left in the photo: Casey Kozlowski, Commissioner Peggy Carlo, Janet Vettle, Elaine Swanson,Nancy Koproski, Homesafe Director Sherri Price, Linda Coblitz, Barbara Oxley and Daria Narducci.

Community walks for Homesafe

Kent State University atAshtabula plans open house

ASHTABULA - Kent State University at Ashtabula

will host a Campus Open House Wednesday, Nov. 30,from 4-7 p.m. Those interested in becoming AshtabulaCampus students and their families are invited to seeall the campus has to offer.

Current students who are still undecided about amajor can benefit from this event too.

There are more than 10 bachelor’s degrees and morethan 15 associate degrees that can be earned entirelyon the Ashtabula Campus. Visitors to the Open Housecan explore all the possible degree options.

There will be experts to tell you how to apply foradmission, pay for college with financial aid and writeeffective scholarship essays.

Tours of the campus will be given by student ambas-sadors. Representatives from student organizations willbe on hand to talk about student life opportunities.

The Open House is free and open to the public.Please visit www.ashtabula.kent.edu/openhouse to letthe campus know if you are stopping by.

by MARTHA SOROHANGazette Newspapers

ASHTABULA - Ducro Fu-neral Services will host theannual Candle of Love Cer-emony 3 p.m. Dec. 4 at Zaback-Ducro Funeral Home, 500 W.Prospect, Ashtabula.

The ceremony to rememberloved ones is open to the en-tire community, regardless ofwhere funeral services wereheld.

“The service is for everyonewho has lost someone, not justfor those who lost loved onesin the last year,” said LisaDemshar, Pre-ArrangementPlanning Advisor at DucroFuneral Services.

The Candle of Love serviceincludes music by Monica

Candle of Love Ceremony Dec. 4 at Zaback Funeral HomeGribus; a message by the Rev.Mike Legg, pastor of FirstChurch of the Nazarene inAshtabula; the lighting ofcandles; and the reading ofnames of loved ones.

Attendees will write lovedones’ names in a Book of Re-membrance as well as onChristmas cards. The cards,which are held throughout theservice, are hung as orna-ments on the Tree of Remem-brance near the conclusion ofthe ceremony.

Sue Ducro, widow of DucroFuneral Services’ J. PeterDucro, who died this year, will

read an original poem duringthe symbolic lighting ofcandles. She will also talkabout the origins of Ducro Fu-neral Services’ annual “Candleof Love” service in AshtabulaCounty.

A responsive reading willinclude the familiar “We WillRemember Them,” Rabbi Syl-van Kamens’ 50-year-old poemfound in “New Prayers for theHigh Holy Days” which read,in part, “In the rising of the sunand in its going down, we willremember them; So long as welive, they, too shall live, Forthey are now a part of us, As

we remember them.”Guests will receive a Holi-

day Help packet to help easefeelings of loss during the holi-day season.

Refreshments will follow.Planners also hope that

those helped by the “Candle ofLove” service in past years willshare their experiences to helppersons in the early stages ofgrief.

“The service is a brief andmeaningful way to memorial-ize loved ones, whether theloss is recent or not,” Demsharsaid. For more information,call (440) 992-2191.

BY JAN PERALAFor SPIRE Institute

GENEVA - Fosteringhealth and wellness for allis a core component of themission advanced bySPIRE Institute, and theworld-class sports and edu-cation facility hosts a widearray of educational pro-grams provided by healthprofessionals from a vari-ety of sources.

On Tuesday, Nov. 29,University HospitalsGeneva Medical Center ’sCommunity Outreach De-partment will offer a pro-gram at SPIRE designed toeducate the public aboutMethicillin-Resitant StaphAureous (MRSA).

Nancy Hutchens, RN,CDE and Lori Ann Slim-mer, RN, BGS, CBPN-ICwill present the programfrom 11 a.m. to noon at onthe Mezzanine in theFields and Courts Build-ing.

Methic i l l in-ResitantStaph Aureous is a highlycontagious skin infectionthat is resistant to someantibiotics. Methicillinwas introduced for treat-ment of staph infections in1959.

By 1961 many strains ofstaph aureus became resis-tant to it. The program willdiscuss the chain of infec-tion, the clinical symp-toms, treatment and waysto prevent the infection.

Advance reservationsare required. Please sign-in at the walkers’ registra-tion table in the Fields andCourts Building at SPIRE,or call 466-1002.

SPIRE Institute is lo-cated at 1822 South Broad-way in Geneva.

For more informationabout health educationprograms at SPIRE Insti-tute, visit the website atwww.spireinstitute.org.

PHOTO BY JAN PERALAIn this photo, Lori Ann Slimmer, RN, BGS, CBPN-IC ofUniversity Hospitals Geneva Medical Center, talks withGeneva resident Charlotte Hunt (left) about an upcomingeducational program she will present at SPIRE Institutethat will discuss Methicillin-Resitant Staph Aureous.

An array of health-educationprograms offered at SPIRE Institute

Neal Edward DunfordJuly 7, 1930 - November 15, 2011

Obituary

Neal Edward Dunford, 81,passed away peacefully Tuesday,November 15, 2011 in Rockport,Texas. He was born July 7, 1930 inCleveland, Ohio. He was the son ofthe late Earl Guy Dunford whopassed away during Neal’s earlychildhood. Neal was raised by hismother, Billie Durst and stepfather,Philip H. Durst who are also bothdeceased. Neal lived in Ashtabulaand Jefferson Counties most of hislife. He had planned to makeRockport, Texas his final home.

In addition to his parents, he ispreceded in death by his brothers, NoelDunford, Philip Durst and Alan Durst.

Neal is survived by his daughters, CathyRenee Lindsey of Rockport, Texas and DebraLynette Estrada of Twain Harte, California;four adopted children, Wendy, Cindy, Laurie andDale; step-daughters, Laura and Jessica;brother, Gary Durst of Baton Rouge, Louisiana;sister, Diane Trivison of Cleveland, Ohio; 14grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.

Neal served in the U. S. Army from 1954-1956 from which he received an honorable dis-charge. His primary profession was builder/de-veloper. He owned Dunford Construction Com-pany. As a member of the Ashtabula CountyBuilders Association, he served a term as VicePresident and President and was designatedOutstanding Member of the Year in 1979. Neal

was also a member of the AshtabulaCounty Planning Commission andserved on several builders’ associa-tion committees.

Softball was one of Neal’s pas-sions. He pitched for many yearsin the Jefferson Village SoftballLeague. He served as President ofthe Jefferson Area Little Leaguein which he also coached. He wasthe sponsor and manager of theJefferson Women’s SoftballLeague and then the Dunford Con-struction Women’s Softball Team.Neal led his team to state and then

on to the world tournament in Modesto, Cali-fornia in 1980.

As Neal requested direct cremation, a ca-sual graveside gathering will be held at 3 P.M.,Saturday, November 26, 2011 at Rockport Cem-etery, 2040 Tule Park Dr., Rockport, Texas toallow friends and family to pay their last re-spects.

The family especially thanks the wonderfulpeople at Rockport Coastal Care Center andAIM Hospice who provided for his needs andhis comfort during his final days.

The family also requests that any memorialcontributions be made to Rockport Coastal CareCenter, 1004 S.Young St., Rockport TX 78382.Arrangements entrusted to Charlie MarshallFuneral Homes & Crematory, Inc. ROCKPORT/FULTON, TEXAS

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The Jefferson Area High School Falcon VarsityCheerleading Squad finished in first place over the past week-end at Mineral Ridge High School. The girls competed in aShowcase Showdown Extravaganza sponsored by CheertimeAthletics Ohio. The freshman squad finished second.

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PHOTO BY STEFANIE WESSELLStudents at Jefferson Elementary School honored veterans this month by creating a Star Flag in the hallway. Studentsbrought in photos of men and women who have served or are serving in the military to create the flag. Pictured,from left, are sixth-graders Brent Cotton (of Scott Vacca’s class); James Mattingly (of Brenda Sandella’s class);Siarra Brazil (of Tina Yeager’s class); and Morgan Penrose (of Christy Seymour’s class).

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JEFFERSON - Spiderweb,an outreach program locatedat 133 East Jefferson St. inthe Village of Jefferson, is col-lecting warm outerwear forthe entire family in prepara-tion for the winter season.

“The Winter Room openedSept. 12, and since that time

Jefferson Area LocalSchools Holiday Activities

Rock Creek and Jefferson Elementaryschools winter band/choir concert

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High School Choir Holiday Concert7-8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6Jefferson Area Senior High Auditorium/Junior High

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Jefferson Elementary Christmas Program7-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011Jefferson Area Senior High Auditorium/Junior High

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Rock Creek Elementary Christmas Program7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 12Jefferson Area Senior High Auditorium/Junior High

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Junior High Student Council Holiday Dance1:20-2:20 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21Jefferson Area Senior High Auditorium/Junior High

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High School Annual Reindeer Games1:30-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21Jefferson Area Senior High Gymnasium

Spiderweb collects coats for families465 coats were given out for1,070 people. Can you see theshortage?” Spiderweb Direc-tor Sherry Cullers said.

Cullers said Spiderwebaccepts donations of coats,hats, gloves, boots and scarvesthat are clean and in good re-pair.

“Donations that had comein during the summer werestored, waiting until the cold

season was here, but that sup-ply has dwindled to almostnothing. We currently haveonly six coats for children, noboots and (no) gloves,” Cull-ers said.

If people want to help,Cullers suggested that they gothrough their closets. If theysee coats, pairs of mittens orboots that they no longerwear, she suggested that they

donate them.All donations can be

dropped off at Spiderweb andare tax deductible. TheClothes Closet is open Mon-day, Wednesday and Fridayfrom 9 a.m. until noon andTuesday and Thursday from3-6 p.m.

Since 1980, Spiderweb hasbeen making a difference infamilies’ lives one person at a

time. Through various ser-vices, the program strives toinspire and encourage at-riskyouth and their families tomake healthy choices andgain self-confidence to suc-ceed through a support net-work of caring volunteers.

“Are you ready to make adifference in someone’s life?Call Spiderweb at 576-4547for more information about

volunteer opportunities andabout the other services theyoffer for residents ofAshtabula County,” Cullerssaid.

Spiderweb is an AshtabulaCounty United Way agency.

Stefanie Wessell, senior edi-tor for Gazette Newspapers,may be reached at [email protected].

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