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Thursday, June 16, 2016
Index
NE Ohio Soap
Box Derby Starts
9 a.m. Saturday page 3A
North Kingsville
Okays Police
Levy Renewal page 4A
“I’ve Been
Flocked” Fundraiser begins page 6A
North Kingsville
Okays Police
Levy Renewal Page 12C
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Beachfront Wait Ends In Tragedy
By MARTHA SOROHAN
Gazette Newspapers
The 45-hour drama ended
Tuesday afternoon when the body
of 16-year-old Jakub Hess was
CONNEAUT – Bright yellow recovered in about eight feet of wapolice tape separated an anxious ter by a member of the Ashtabula
family and area-wide rescue teams County Water Rescue dive team.
Ashtabula County Coroner’s
from the rest of the world earlier
this week as the search for a miss- Office Investigator Thomas G.
ing swimmer unfolded at Town- Despenes, Jr., confirmed that the
body was found just off the beach
ship Park beach.
in the general area west of the
breakwall where the victim had
Jeffrey Ryan
Murder Trial
Begins
been swimming. An Ohio Department of Natural Resources boat
took the body to the dock, where
the Ashtabula County Coroner’s
Office pronounced Hess dead at
4:41 p.m.
Hess, who lives in Hiram,
was visiting his mother in Conneaut when he and three other
juveniles, including a stepbrother,
went swimming Sunday evening
in Lake Erie’s choppy waters
roughed up by 20-mile-per-hour
north winds that led to rip current
warnings.
“He yelled for help, saying
that he couldn’t make it to shore,”
Despenes said. “His stepbrother
tried to rescue him and was unsuccessful, so he got to shore and
called 911. Jakub never came back
out.”
See TRAGEDY pg 14A
By Joy Cobb
Gazette Newspapers
CONNEAUT - A clean-cut
Jeffrey Ryan, wearing a dark grey
suit and turquoise shirt, appeared
in Ashtabula County Common
Pleas Court June 14, on Day One
of his murder trial.
Ryan, 39, is charged with count
one of aggravated murder with
specifications, counts two and
three of murder with specifications, and count four of felonious
assault with specifications, in con-
See RYAN pg 14A
B-Section:
Senior
Conference held
at Lakeside
High - Page 1B
PHOTO BY MARTHA SOROHAN
Like many local residents, John Hall was drawn to the upper pavilion area of Township Park to watch
rescue personnel from Ashtabula County, Cuyahoga County and western Pennsylvania search for a
16-year-old Conneaut boy who disappeared in Lake Erie while swimming in rough waters early Sunday
evening. His body was found around 4:30 p.m. Tuesday afternoon by the Ashtabula County Water
Rescue Dive Team.
PHOTO BY JOY COBB
Police - Page 6B
Outdoors - 13B
C-Section
Sports: Pages 1-8
Jeffrey Ryan (left), 39, of
Conneaut, and his attorney,
David Per Due of Geneva, listen
to jury selection on June 14,
the first day of his trial. Ryan
is charged with aggravated
murder, murder, and felonious
assault in connection with the
May 6, 2015 shooting death of
his father, Thomas Ryan.
D-Section
Front Porch Swing
- Page 6D
Classifieds - Pages
22-24D
By MARTHA SOROHAN
Gazette Newspapers
CONNEAUT – Nearly a year
after Conneaut City Manager Jim
Hockaday proposed it, exclusive
residential trash hauling will go
into effect in the city Oct. 1.
Conneaut City Council passed
an ordinance Monday night accepting a three-year residential
trash hauling contract with Waste
Management by a 6-to-1 vote.
Former Public Works Director
and At-Large Councilman John
Roach offered the only “no” vote,
explaining that he was voting on
behalf of the 100 people who told
him they were opposed to a single
trash-hauler mandate.
“I am an elected official for the
City of Conneaut, and 100 people
have told me they are against it,”
he said. “So I am standing up for
them. Only one person [told me]
he thought it was good. I think the
ordinance shows that Conneaut is
not a friendly business town. I am
voting no,” he said.
His vote appeared to ruffle the
feathers of Conneaut City Council
President Nic Church, who countered that his “yes” vote likewise
reflected constituents in favor of
the legislation.
For the benefit of the cable TV
audience, Hockaday explained
again that under the contract,
Waste Management will offer four
tiers of weekly service, ranging
from 160-gallons, or four cans, for
$18 a month; 96-gallon “toter” for
$16 per month; 80-gallon, or two
40-gallon cans, at $15 per month; or
the pay-as-you-go option using bags
purchased in advance for $5 apiece.
While acknowledging that the
$5-per- bag could end up costing
low-volume users $20 or $25 per
month, Hockaday said that since
unlimited recycling is included
every-other-week, residents will
See TRASH pg 14A
Stiff Winds Accompany MS-150 Riders Into Conneaut
Obituaries - Page
13-16D
Legals - Pages 1621D
Exclusive Residential Trash Hauling Goes Into Effect Oct. 1
By MARTHA SOROHAN
Gazette Newspapers
How are farmers
doing this year? Find
out in the 16-page
Farm and Garden
special section inside
this week.
CONNEAUT - Smaller than in
years past, but no less mighty, a
group of 750 cyclists fought stiff head
winds Sunday to ride the final 64
miles of a two-day National Multiple
Sclerosis fund-raiser to the finish line
at Conneaut Township Park.
For many, coasting down the hill
under the inflatable orange arch was
the only coasting they did on Sunday.
“In years past, you’d push hard
to get to the top of the hills, and
coast down, but not this year,” one
rider said.
“The winds were brutal,” said
Wendy Robison of Beaver, Pa., riding
See MS-150 pg 13A
PHOTOS BY MARTHA SOROHAN
David Meekins of McKeesport, Pa., is greeted as he coasts under
the finish line at Township Park Sunday. For the second year in a
row Meekins was the last rider to arrive in Conneaut at the end of
the two-day 150-mile ride to raise funds for the National Multiple
Sclerosis Society.
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Town Talk
Conneaut Arts Center hip-hop teacher and “American
Idol” contestant Tank Jackson of Ashtabula will kick off
the Ashtabula Arts Center’s first “Concert on the Lawn” series 6:30 p.m. June 22. A two-time finalist for the Cleveland
Cavs Scream Team, Jackson is also a fitness instructor at
Premiere Fitness in Ashtabula. The concert will include R&B,
pop hits, audience participation and maybe some dancing.
Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Admission is free. Concessions
will be available.
D-Day Ohio, Inc., is accepting donations at the former
New Leaf United Methodist Church, 283 Buffalo Street,
for its second annual Garage Sale. The Garage Sale will be
held in mid-July at New Leaf, which is D-Day Ohio’s new
administration building. The sale will be held indoors, so no
need to worry about the weather.
The Yoga House is holding 9 a.m. Saturday yoga sessions on the beach at Township Park this summer, weather
permitting. In case of rain, the yoga classes move to The Yoga
House, 2776 E. Center Street, North Kingsville.
The All-American Soap Box Derby in Akron is inviting
those who raced in the first Soap Box Derby at Akron’s Derby
Downs in 1936 to be honored guests in pre-race ceremonies at
the 79th FirstEnergy All-American Soap Box Derby on July
16 marking the 80th anniversary of Derby Downs. The 1936
competitors will also ride in the parade. Built by the Works
Progress Administration, Derby Downs has been the Derby’s
permanent home. The first Soap Box Derby was in Dayton in
1934 and the next year, it was held on Tallmadge Avenue in
Akron. The Soap Box Derby was halted from 1942 through
1945. Call 330-733-8723 if you are one of the 1936 racers.
Milton Luce, whose 6,888 American flags lined Broad
Street for Memorial Day, thanks the half-dozen volunteers
who helped him and Jim Jones remove the flags June 9.
Luce said three large flags were stolen, and 200 smaller ones
were damaged by wind and other elements. Emphasizing
that each flag represents one American who died in service
to their country while defending our rights for freedom.
Luce appreciates public accolades about the flag display,
and expects to bring it back next year. “If I’m still on this
side of the dirt,” he said.
Conneaut City Manager Jim Hockaday said that the
city is using a summer Youth Opportunities participant to
update the city’s web site. The task normally falls to his
administrative assistant, Antoinette Green, but she has
been “overtaxed,” Hockaday said. The city may hire someone permanently to oversee the web site. “We need to be
more robust,” he said, responding to comments by At-Large
Councilman Jon Arcaro.
United Way of Ashtabula County is sponsoring a
unique fund-raiser June 24-26. Donate $5 to your bill at
one of these restaurants to fund the Ashtabula County
Food Bank: Bascule Bridge Grille, Briquettes Smokehouse,
Rennick Meat Market, Crow’s Nest, Casa Capelli, Biscotti’s,
Crosswinds Grille, Dublin Down, Grind House, Martini’s,
Piero's Pasta, Purola Brothers, and Scribblers Coffee.
Civic Meetings
*unless noted, meetings held at Conneaut City Hall,
3rd floor Council chambers
Conneaut Port Authority 6:30 p.m. June 16 at Port
Authority Office, 929 Broad Street
Conneaut City Council work session 6 p.m. June
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Conneaut Cable Advisory Board 6 p.m. June 22
Conneaut Area City Schools Board of Education
5 p.m. work session, 5:30 p.m. meeting June 29 at
Conneaut High School library, 381 Mill Street.
Conneaut Rec Board 6 p.m. June 29
Buckeye Local Schools Board of Education 6:30
p.m. June 21 at Board Office, Braden Middle School,
3436 Edgewood Drive
Monroe Township Trustees 1 p.m. June 21 at
Township Garage, 5578 S. Monroe Center Road
Kingsville Township Trustees 7 p.m. June 22 at
Fire Hall, 3130 Main Street
CONNEAUT – Saturday’s Northeast Ohio Soap
Box Derby will look at little
different this year when it
comes to competitors.
Jake Schreiber will not be
among them.
Heading a long-time list
of Schreiber competitors,
Jake is “too old,” according
to his dad, Keith, and he has
another commitment Saturday with Conneaut High
School’s basketball team.
But Alexis Rhodes, the
2003 International Soap
Box Derby World Rally and
Master’s Champion, says
that Schreiber is no longer
eligible because he has won
the Soap Box Derby’s Stock,
Super Stock, and Master’s
Divisions.
“After winning that, you
can’t race any more,” explained Rhodes, who remains committed to the
Soap Box Derby organization more than a dozen years
after making her home town
proud.
An alumna of Conneaut
High School’s Class of 2006
and the University of Findlay’s Pharmacy School who
is marking four years as
pharmacy manager at the
local Rite Aid, Rhodes helps
her family run the scoring
sheets at the annual Northeast Ohio Soap Box Derby.
“We keep the race going,”
she said.
Some 30 youngsters ages
7 to 20 will compete in Saturday’s double-elimination
competition down Broad
Street hill that gets underway at 9 a.m.
Per regulations, a minimum 12 competitors will
race in the Stock division,
for novice racers as young
as 7, and in the Super Stock
division, for intermediateage racers.
Six will compete in the
upper-age Master’s division.
Rhodes has raced in all
three, thanks to Keith Schreiber.
“He and my stepdad
worked together, and he
had an extra car, and he
asked my dad if my brother
wanted to race,” Rhodes
said. “My brother wasn’t old
enough, but I was. We went
to the Soap Box Derby show
at the Ashtabula Mall, and
looked at the cars, and I said
I’d try.”
Sponsored by Schreiber
and Conneaut Dairy Queen
every year, Rhodes and her
dad built three cars over
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CORRECTION
The Courier incorrectly reported in its June 9 issue
that the Street Levy funded Koski Construction’s June
3 paving of the Conneaut Public Library parking lot.
The Courier should have reported that Conneaut Public
Library used its own levy funds to pay Koski Construction. Koski began the city’s 2016 street-paving program
on June 6.
her nine years of competitions, including six times
in the world championships
in Akron.
Rhodes credits her world
championship to “rally racing,” Soap Box Derby’s yearround weekend circuit.
“It used to be that you’d
go to Akron just once, by
winning at the local level,
but now, with rally racing,
you can race up to three
times as long as you don’t
place in the top three,”
she said. “You accumulate
points, like NASCAR, and
you can make your way back
to Akron.”
In Akron, Rhodes competed three times as a local
racing champ and three
more times by earning rally
racing points. Rally race
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points qualified her for the
race which earned her the
world championship.
Needless to say, she’s
hooked on Soap Box Derby.
“It’s the thrill of competition,” she says. “Once you get
started, it becomes a part of
something kids want to keep
doing.”
While a majority of
Northeast Ohio Soap Box
Derby racers come from
families that have been
racing for generations, the
organization is always recruiting.
In addition to word-ofmouth, marketing takes
place at the Northeast Ohio
Soap Box Derby annual race
car display during the Home
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In the 2015 Northeast Soap Box Derby, Conneaut’s Clint Penniman (right) helps adjust
the race car on the starting ramp before his son, Benjamin (second left) climbs in. Ben
would compete against Gavin Nesbitt (center) whose dad, Eric (left), helps with the
car’s placement on the ramp. The younger Penniman will compete again this year in
a car sponsored by Conneaut Dairy Queen.
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4A • WEEK OF THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 2016 • GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS
Kingsville Trustees Discuss S. Wright Street Home Demolition
By Joy Cobb
Gazette Newspapers
KINGSVILLE TOWNSHIP - The June 8 meeting
of the Kingsville Township
trustees was more cordial
than their May 25 meeting, when a dispute over
eight or ten-hour work-days
flared up. Neal Stewart,
who wears two hats as
Kingsville Township Fire
Chief and Road Superintendent, and trustees Darrell
Ensman, Dennis Huey, and
Karl Brunell, seemed determined to get along in spite
of their difference in opinion over road crew hours.
The topic of hours was not
discussed on June 8.
With beautiful weather
outdoors and few people
in attendance, Fiscal Officer Sarah Patterson said
that they would like to go
back to keeping the trustees’ regular meetings to
no more than an hour in
length. Recent meetings
had stretched to two hours
or more.
Brunell complimented
Stewart on mowing the
lawn at Kingsville Township Park. The flower
urns planted by Ash/Craft
Industries are in place
beside each park bench,
and four picnic tables were
taken to the Fire Station
to be washed and bleached.
Stewart fixed teetering
tables, and they will be
painted and returned to
the park. The township is
searching for some place
that makes eight-foot picnic tables, since Ash/Craft
no longer makes them and
they would like another
table.
When Brunell asked
Stewart if he had enough
crew, Stewart said five was
enough.
“We’re good. We don’t
have enough equipment for
more,” Stewart said. “The
plans are for them to paint
the township garage and
get some sand put away.”
Patterson said Ohio Department of Transportation
has confirmed the salt contract for the coming winter.
Kingsville Township
Clean-Up Day on June 4
had a good turnout. Two
dumpsters of trash and
one trailer of scrap metal
were filled.
Stewart said that it will
be a week before Gainer
Auto Body is able to paint
t he old a m b ula nce, as
Gainer wants two men to
paint. Now that the new
ambulance came back from
Greg Sweet Ford after an
oil change and grease job,
Stewart said the air conditioner doesn’t work.
“I can’t believe the
compressor got broken in
their parking lot,” he said.
Stewart said that Greg
Sweet took responsibility
for breaking the side-door
step on the ambulance.
They did not realize there
was a step on the side when
it was lifted up. The vehicle
is under warranty.
Huey obtained two opinions about plans for demolishing a house on South
Wright Street.
The Ashtabula County
Community Services and
Planning office said that
Kingsville Township is high
on the list for a home demolition grant, but funding
will not be available until
September or October. “If
we do it through the Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG), then we’ll
get it paid for but we can’t
acquire it,” he said.
Huey said that although
the homeowners sold the
property year ago, the property is still in their name
and was never transferred.
Ensman said that as
long as the township receives a grant to tear down
the house, it does not matter who owns the property.
“We just want to make
sure we don’t have to pay
for it,” he said.
Catherine Colgan, Assistant Prosecutor for
Ashtabula County, Civil
Division, mentioned a process with Kingsville Township’s possibly authorizing
the property as a nuisance.
Before the fire inspector is
authorized to do so, trustees would need to write up
a resolution.
Stewart said that Todd
at the county building department told him that
once the chief posts a notice giving occupants time
to vacate, the Building
Department in Jefferson
would take care of it.
When Patterson asked
whether the township
would be out of it completely in that case, Stewart said
the township has to declare
it unsafe.
“We have to give the
owners of the property the
resolution, and they have
30 days before we knock it
down,” Esnsman said.
Huey said, “We just
want to make sure our ‘t’s’
are crossed and our ‘i’s’ are
dotted.”
Dr. Tyler Infield, part of
the Spring for Sidewalks
group, hopes to have bids
for the sidewalks by the
June 22 meeting. The
county requires a set of
blueprints. Sidewalks need
to be five feet wide. If sidewalks are four feet wide,
there has to be a five foot
section within 200 feet.
ODOT requires a written agreement that if the
township gets involved, the
township also must maintain the sidewalks.
Stewart said that homeowners still need sidewalk
permits, no matter who
pays for it.
“Tyler could make the
bill out to the property
owners and then the fundraiser could pay for it,” he
said.
Ensman said he would
prefer to repair bad sections rather than replace
entire sidewalks, which
may have good portions.
Huey said that the county engineers’ office “has a
lot on their plate right now,
so they haven’t gotten to it.”
Infield will send letters
to property owners once the
bidding process is complete.
Ensman learned that
Zoning Inspector Jim
Branch Zoning Inspector,
had not yet brought a permit over for a deck and a
pool on South Ridge Road.
Stewart reported that
crews cleaned ditches on
PHOTO BY JOY COBB
Filled flower urns are in place at Kingsville Township Park,
thanks to AshCraft Industries.
Fox and Kingsbury Roads,
and once ditching is complete on Bridle Road, dust
control will begin. If it
rains the night before dust
control is scheduled, crews
may be able to grade and
stir up the roads to help
them dry out.
Fox, Kingsbury and Bridle Roads are the town-
ship’s only dirt roads.
Brunell explained that
dust control is not oil on the
roads, but tar and stone.
“It’s a version of ‘chip &
seal,’” he said.
Kingsville Township
trustees will meet 7 p.m.
June 22 at the Kingsville
Fire Hall, 3130 Main
Street.
One-Mill Police Levy Renewal On Ballot in North Kingsville
Council Will Donate
$2,000 To Fireworks Fund
by ALLAN MONONEN
Gazette Newspapers
By MARTHA SOROHAN
Gazette Newspapers
CONNEAUT – Conneaut’s Fourth of July Fireworks fund is $2,000 richer,
thanks to a donation by Conneaut City Council at its
90-minute June 13 meeting.
Conneaut City Council
President Nic Church had
initially made a motion to
donate $1,500, matching
Council’s donations of past
years, but was quickly reminded by Ward 3 Councilwoman Debbie Newcomb
that Council discussed at its
June 6 work session donating an additional $500 due
to the price increase from
$10,000 fireworks to $12,000
in recent years.
The motion to donate
$2,000 passed unanimously.
Council also passed a motion to pay off $110,000 in
In Honor Of The Graduate
Stephen
Gaugh
notes originally $1.65 million
dating to 1996. Council approved an ordinance for the
sale of $150,000 notes to fund
improvements to the Center
Street bridge.
Finance Director John
Williams announced that
the Ohio Revised Code-mandated public hearing for the
2017 tax budget will be held
at noon Friday, June 27, at
the Finance Office on the
third floor of City Hall.
Hockaday again urged the
percentage of citizens who receive income surveys in their
water bills to answer the two
questions anonymously and
mail the surveys back to the
Ashtabula County Planning
Office. The city hopes the
survey’s income questions
will re-qualify the city as
a low-to-moderate income
area to obtain Community
Development Block Grants.
Conneaut City Council
will meet in 6 p.m. work session June 20.
NORTH KINGSVILLE
– North Kingsville Village
Council moved closer to
improving Gore Road by
passing an ordinance at its
June 6 meeting to create
a fund for the Gore Road
and culvert improvement
project.
This will create revenue
and expense accounts for a
grant received from the Ohio
Public Works Commission.
Village Council also
passed ordinances adopting new standards for the
village Street Department
use of equipment and tools;
to decrease the Income Tax
Street Fund from $150,000
to $50,450 by increasing
transfer funds from $0 to
$99,550; to decrease funds
in the Campground Fund,
Capital Outlays, from
$23,500 to $22,150; and increase funds in the Supplies
and Materials account from
$17,000 to $18,350.
Council approved a
$4,990 contract with
Schwartz Construction to
replace campground sewage
holding tanks.
Council passed motions
approving a purchase order
to Stolfer and Sons for six
Men At Work
picnic tables for $1,350; and
to Arms Trucking for cinders for $1,975.
In department reports,
police reported 272 calls,
888 man-hours and logged
7,619 miles.
Fire had one call for one
mile.
Rescue had 12 calls with
ten transfers, 272 miles and
28 man-hours.
The Street Department
mowed and trimmed, put
up flags and installed a
cemetery footer. They drove
1,683 miles.
At its May 18 meeting,
Village Council approved
a resolution to to renew an
existing one-mill levy for
police service and request
that the Ashtabula County
Auditor certify the current
tax valuation and dollar
amount of revenue gener-
ated by the levy.
A second resolution
transfers $13,157.36 from
the General Fund to the
Street Truck Bond Fund to
provide monies to pay the
street truck bond.
Another resolution transferred $3,154.08 from the
Fire Truck Bond Levy Fund
to the Fire Truck Bond Fund
to provide funds for payment of the fire truck bond.
Council passed motions
to purchase 360 tons of limestone from Kinder Morgan
for $7,041.60 and to approve
an employer HSA contribution of $1,585 for a single
employee and $3,170 for a
family to offset the deductible for Anthem Health.
Council met 7 p.m. June
15 and will meet 7 p.m. July
5 at the Municipal Building,
3531 Center Road.
Conneaut’s
Creative Writing
First Quart of Homegrown
Strawberries
Thinking of having a
By Celia Elizabeth Cecil Wright
Oh, so tempting.
Shall we have short-cake
Or rhubarb-strawberry pie
Or berries with whipped cream?
Market your sale
to over
Open House
30,000 readers
American Legion
272 Broad St. • Conneaut
Deadline Monday at Noon
440.576.9125 x102
June 25•3-6pm
for only $9.99
Conneaut Township Park crews were kept busy Sunday
before and after nearly 900 MS-150 riders, staff, and
volunteers converged on the lower pavilion. Sweeping
up the lower pavilion late Sunday afternoon was Derick
Hayes, seasonal worker at Township Park.
You sample one and I’ll have one,
Then, one more.
Oh, another one.
My, they are good.
Maybe strawberries and bananas on cereal for breakfast.
Oh, they won’t last until morning.
Let’s just eat them now,
One by one.
Our Community
Conneaut Public
Library Events
304 Buffalo St. 593-1608
Upcoming Events
June 16 – Greeting-card
workshop for adults 10 a.m.
at Conneaut Public Library,
304 Buffalo Street.
At 10 a.m. Thursday, June 16, Nancy Hutchens will lead
a greeting card-making session for adults. Registration
June 16 – Diabetes Supis required. Calling 593-1608.
port Group 10:30 to 11:30
a.m. at Conneaut Human
Summer Reading registration is nearly full, but names Resources Center, 327 Mill
are being accepted for a waiting list. The six-week “Be A Street.
Reading Master: Paint Your Mind with Books” begins June
20, Polliwog Readers is for children three and under with
June 16 – Red Cross
a caregiver. Reading Masters is for children ages 4 to fifth Bloodmobile noon to 6 p.m.
grade. Prose Painters and Volunteens is for grades 6 to 12. at New Leaf United MethCall 593-1608.
odist Church, 110 Gateway
In conjunction with the Summer Reading Program, Conneaut Public Library will host a Family Art Festival 10
a.m. to noon Saturday, June 25, with sidewalk chalk art,
temporary body art, mob mural created with paint- filled
squirt guns, toe painting, a handprint quilt, a do-it-yourself
Mondrian art sculpture, a crazy self-portrait photo booth,
walking art facts, and demonstrations by local artists and
authors. Fingerprint the Clown will create balloon sculptures. All ages are welcome.
Avenue.
June 16 – “Dusty’s Reading Corner,” 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
for children at Conneaut Public Library, 304 Buffalo Street.
June 16 – TOPS 4:45 p.m.
Ashtabula County Nursing
Home, 5740 Dibble Road,
Kingsville.
A “BOGO” buy-one-get-one-free Scholastic Book Fair
will be held June 24 to July 2 during regular library hours,
June 16 – Creamed chickwith titles for children and adults.
en & biscuit dinner 4 to 6 p.m.
at State Line United MethCindy Prather will lead her fourth scrapbooking page odist Church, Route 84 and
session, “Dog Days of Summer,” at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June State Line Road. Donation.
28. Bring three to four pictures for your page. To ensure the
library has enough supplies, register at 593-1608.
June 16, 23 - Lighthouse
Kingsville Public
Library Events
Cruisers Cruise-In 5 to 8 p.m.
at Lower Pavilion, Conneaut
Township Park. Food, music,
fun.
June 17/18 – Rummage
Sale 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Conneaut Human Resources Center, with 50/50 raffle. Free
Kingsville Public Library is offering free lunch 1:15
admission. Benefit summer
to 1:45 p.m. to Ashtabula County residents age 1 to 18
children’s meals and Right
weekdays through Aug. 5 courtesy of Ashtabula County
Track program.
Community Action.
6006 Academy St., 224-0239
“The Puzzle Club” story hour for autistic and disabled
Bloodmobile noon to 6 p.m. at
individuals of all ages and abilities, and their families, has a
Conneaut Human Resources
new start date. It will be held Thursdays 6 to 7 p.m., starting
Center, 327 Mill Street.
June 30, at Kingsville Public Library. Register 224-0239.
June 17 – Alcoholics
Kingsville Public Library will kick off its summer
Anonymous, open, 8 p.m. at
“Movies Under the Stars” at 9 p.m. Sunday, June 19,
Amboy United Methodist
in Kingsville Township Park, with “Star Wars: The Force
Church, 554 W. Main Road.
Awakens” (PG-13). Popcorn and admission are free. Bring
lawn chairs or a blanket. Rain site: Simak Welcome Center.
June 18 – Northeast Ohio
Soap Box Derby 9 a.m. to 4
The Friends of the Kingsville Public Library’s “Buy Onep.m. at Broad Street underGet One Free” Book Sale continues through Saturday,
pass.
June 18.
June 18 – Conneaut ComVillage Readers will discuss “Euphoria,” by Lily King,
munity Kitchen, free lunch 11
at 1 p.m. June 21 in Kingsville Public Library. At 1 p.m.
a.m. to 1 p.m. at IOOF Hall,
July 19, the Village Readers will discuss “The Nightingale”
253 Liberty Street.
by Kristin Hannah.
June 18 – “Fun at the
Linda Paskey will discuss the history and care of roses
Gazebo” noon to 6 p.m. at
at “Stop and Smell the Roses,” the next Side-by-Side
downtown gazebo, Main &
multi-generational program 4 p.m. June 22. Each attendee
Washington Streets, with free
will receive a bouquet. Register (440) 224-0239.
food, music, games. Sponsored
by Family Fellowship FourThe next “Based on the Book” movie is “The Choice”
square Gospel Church.
(PG-13) at 1 p.m. June 23 at the Simak Welcome Center.
Based on the book by Nicholas Sparks, the romantic film
June 19 – AUCE Pancake
is about a ladies’ man in a small coastal town who has
everything until he meets a female medical student. Their
relationship is tested by events leading them to question
how far would they go to keep the hope of love alive. Movie
and popcorn are free. Concessions available.
Breakfast 8:30 a.m. to 12:30
p.m. at St. Andrew’s Church,
3700 Route 193, Sheffield
Township. Final breakfast of
the season.
June 19 – Alcoholics
Anonymous 1 p.m. Corpus
Christi Parish Hall, 734 Mill
Street.
June 19 – Tour of Lulu
Falls Cemetery, Cemetery
Road, Kingsville, 2 to 3 p.m.,
led by Ashtabula County Historical Society. Free.
June 19 – “Star Wars:
The Force Awakens” 9 p.m.
at Kingsville Township Park,
Routes 193 & 84. Free movie,
popcorn. Bring lawn chair
or blanket. Rain site: Simak
Welcome Center. Kingsville
Public Library’s “Movies Under the Stars.”
June 22 – “Stop and Smell
the Roses,” by Linda Paskey 4
p.m. at Kingsville Public Library, 6006 Academy Street.
Bloodmobile noon to 5 p.m.
at UH-Conneaut Medical
Center, 154 W. Main Road.
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About Traveler’s
Diarrhea
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cramping that occur from
eating or drinking contaminated food or water.
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where the sanitary condiby Kerry Gerdes
tions are different from
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Traveler’s diarrhea usually
245 Main St.
starts upon arrival at the
593-2578
new destination or after
one reaches home. This
unpleasant condition will usually go away on its own
after one or two days. Medical help is necessary when
the diarrhea causes severe dehydration, bloody stools,
and lasts longer than a day.
In the event that the diarrhea does not resolve on
its own, there are some medications available to help
the symptoms of the condition. Loperamide (Immodium
A-D) and diphenoxylate (Lomotil) help reduce stomach
cramps and allow for nutritional absorption. Bismuth
subsalicylate (Pepto Bismol) is an over-the counter option
that can reduce diarrhea and help with an upset stomach.
An antibiotic may be prescribed to reduce the bacteria
causing the infection.
Site Solver
June 23 – “The Choice” 1
p.m. to Kingsville Public Library’s Simak Welcome Center, 3205 School Street. Free
movie, popcorn. Concessions.
June 25 – Family Art Festival 10 a.m. to noon outdoors
at Conneaut Public Library,
304 Buffalo Street.
J une 26 – Summer
Outdoor Concert featuring
Youngstown Connection Show
Choir 7 p.m. at Conneaut Arts
Center, 1025 Buffalo Street.
Free. Bring blanket or lawn
chair. July 3: Back When.
Have you seen this Site Solver? The first to call its location
to The Courier (440) 576-9125, ext. 116, after 5 p.m.
Thursday, June 16, will win a Velvet ice cream cone at
Pat’s Lakeside Grill at Township Park’s lower pavilion.
Last week’s Site Solver was a sign on the north fence of
the former Skate Park on Jefferson Street. Winner was
Rich Davies.
June 27 – Sneak preview
“Our Town: Conneaut” 7 p.m.
at Arlene’s Broadway on Buffalo, 236 Buffalo Street, free,
in advance of premiere 8
p.m. June 30 on WQLN-TV,
Erie, Pa.
CONNEAUT HUMAN
RESOURCES CENTER,
327 MILL ST., 593-5273
June 29 – Free class in
“Microsoft Excel,” beginning
to advanced level 4 to 5:30
p.m. at Kingsville Public Library Simak Welcome Center,
3205 School Street. Register
224-0239.
June 30 – Fourth of
July Festival opens 4 p.m.
at Lakeview Park. Pageants
6 p.m.
Conneaut
Arts Center
Children ages 5 to 12 may stop in and sign up for
1025 Buffalo St. (440) 593-5888
Kingsville Public Library’s Summer Reading program
and take home a Reading Log. Each book read during the
10-week period earns one spin on the prize wheel. Prizes
A few spaces remain in the Conneaut Arts Center’s Sumrange from gift cards, tickets to museums, amusements and
mer Arts Camp 2016, “Beach Fun,” from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
sporting events, Dairy Queen treat, and bicycles.
June 20 to 27. Summer Arts Camp introduced kids in grades K
to 5 to all facets of the arts, including hip hop with “American
Idol” contestant Tank Jackson, music with Jim Fuller, theater
with Penny Armeni, the Conneaut Public Library ladies, and
Harry Church Memorial Golf Outing 1 p.m. June
a day of play with UH-Conneaut Medical Center. Bring a sack
18 at Windy Hill Golf Club, 6231 Weaver Road, Monlunch; beverage and snacks provided. Fee $90 for non-CAC
roe Township, following 11:30 a.m. registration and
members and $85 for members, with discounts for more than
noon lunch. $60 per golfer for greens fee, cart, lunch,
one child per family, includes camp supplies. Call 593-5888.
perch dinner, beverages, and more. Prizes to first,
second, and last-place teams. Call Tammy Hagstrom
Painted landscapes by local artists James Jones and
440-813-9777 or Tom Church 440-812-5442 (tchurch@
Brant Gebhart are on display this month in the Exhibit Hall
saintjoe.edu).
of the Conneaut Arts Center.
Golf Outings
Conneaut Rotary Club Golf Outing 10 a.m. shotgun
start July 15 at Village Green Golf Course, Routes
531 and 193, North Kingsville. Lunch, beverages,
steak dinner, door prizes, more. Call Kori Campbell
at Marcy Funeral Home.
Pharmacy & Health
The Summer Sunset Concert Series opens at 7 p.m.
Sunday, June 26, with the Youngstown Connection, a high
school show choir that performed this month at The Vatican.
Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Concerts are free and concessions are available.
The CHRC’s annual Rummage Sale is 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
June 17 and 18. Bag sale noon June
18. Admission is free. Tickets for the 50/50 raffle are $1
apiece or five for $3. The sale benefits the Summer Food
breakfast program and Summer Right Track.
The Summer Food Program is underway weekdays
through Aug. 5 for Ashtabula County residents age 1 to 18.
Free breakfast, sponsored by the CHRC, is 9 a.m. and free
lunch at noon is sponsored by Community Action. Parents
may accompany their children, but not eat. Enter the CHRC
through the north door.
Children’s Summer Right Track for kids in second
through fifth grades began Tuesday and continues Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 12:30 to 3 p.m. through
July 21. The program includes games, guest speakers and
field trips and more. Director is Stephanie Burdette. Cosponsor is Conneaut Elks Lodge. Call 593-5273 to register.
Red Cross Bloodmobile will be at the Conneaut Human Resources Center noon to 6 p.m. Friday, June 17.
Mary’s Kitchen of Corpus Christi Parish will serve
free hot lunch 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 25. Call 593-5273 for
10:30 a.m. home delivery.
Seniors Together: 10:30 a.m. programs
June 16 - UHHS’ Diabetes Support Group
June 17 - Bingo
June 20 – Finishing Lines
June 21 - Blood pressure, glucose, cholesterol testing by
UH-CMC. Fasting required.
June 22 - Hump Day Breakfast 9 a.m
Cooking With Angie Gasch: Making Pizza Waffles
– sign-up requested
June 23 - Bible Study with Bud and Sheila Brooker
June 24 - Picnic at the Park, lower pavilion, 11 a.m., with
Kelly from UHHS
Our Community
Girl Scouts Cross The Bridge To Higher Levels
By MARTHA SOROHAN
Gazette Newspapers
At the bridging ceremony, part of the local Cadette Ad- June 30 will receive a special
patch along with a ticket for
four Daisy Scouts bridged venture troop 80361.
“At this level, girls begin to free admission to Cleveland
to Brownies; 15 Brownies
CONNEAUT – Local Girl bridged to Juniors; six Juniors take on leadership roles, learn Metroparks Zoo on Girl Scout
Scouts from Service Unit 803 bridged to Cadette, and one more in-depth skills and begin Day Sept. 17.
Girls may register on line
“bridged” to the next level at Senior bridged to “Ambassa- to take trips outside of their
a Bridging Ceremony earlier dor,” the highest post-Senior Council area, in addition to at gsneo.org.
For more information,
working on their community
Scout level.
this month.
contact Van Epps at jessicaCurrently, girls enter- service and badge activities.
Ranging in age from kinEvery girl who registers vanepps@yahoo.com or 440dergarten to high school, the ing sixth, seventh or eighth
girls are part of Lake to Riv- grades are invited to become for fall Girl Scouting before 261-8878.
er Girl Scout Service Unit
803, which covers Conneaut,
Kingsville, North Kingsville
and Monroe.
While some troops hold
bridging ceremonies in the
fall, others prefer to have the
ceremony in the spring so
that girls may participate in
summer activities at the new
level, said Service Unit Director Jessica Van Epps.
“Bridging is an important
transition for our Girl Scouts,”
said Van Epps. “In bridging,
girls are recognized for their
achievements at their level
and prepare to move up for
new adventures and responsibilities.”
Girls may enter Girls
Scouting in kindergarten.
SUBMITTED PHOTO
Daisy Scouts is for girls in Service Unit 803 Girl Scouts who “bridged” to the next level at a Bridging Ceremony
kindergarten and first grade. earlier this month include (front, left) Daisy Troop 80298 Mary Anne Maire, Sabrina Watts
Brownies are second and third and Abbie Nordquist; (middle, left) Brownie Troops 80249 and 80956 Meghan Hardy,
graders; Juniors are fourth Kera Ray, Libby Hudson, Kamryn Beatman, Samantha Jones, Hannah Oroso, Hannah
and fifth graders; Cadettes Brunell, and Selah Nugent; and (back, left) Junior Troop 80223 Avihana Hockenberry,
are sixth, seventh and eighth Madeline Maire, Kataya Sweeney, Madison Balliet and Renae Sullivan; and Senior
graders, and senior scouts Troop 80361 Katelyn Schreffler. Not pictured are Daisies Ireland Cleary; Brownies
are high school girls in ninth Sarah Ferguson, Katie Cowles, Diana Risley, Rylie Simes, Hailey Thompson, and Andrea
through twelfth grades.
Specht; and Junior Troop 80223 Emily Specht.
Local Girl Scouts Sponsoring
“I’ve Been Flocked” Fund-Raiser
By MARTHA SOROHAN
Gazette Newspapers
CONNEAUT – Have you seen flocks of flamingos in
any front yards lately?
Those flocks of pink plastic flamingoes are the work
of Girl Scout Cadette Adventure troop 80361, which is
running a “Flock Your Friends” fund-raiser in the Conneaut area to finance an August trip to Niagara Falls.
Conneaut residents may order a “flock” for the front
yard of a friend, relative or neighbor’s house for a special occasion such as graduation, wedding, new baby,
birthday, anniversary, or just for fun.
The Girl Scout troop will place the pink plastic
flamingoes in the front yard, where they remain for a
day or two unless earlier removal is requested by the
homeowner.
Or, residents who do not want these birds migrating to their front yards may purchase “insurance” to
guarantee against it.
Cost of the flock is $5 to $50, depending on the number of flamingoes ordered.
“We expect it to be a fun and entertaining activity
for both the girls and our town,” Van Epps said. “Flocks
have already been spotted around town.”
If you would like to send a flock to someone you
know, email troop80361@yahoo.com and a volunteer
will contact you.
Summer Right Track Underway at Conneaut Human Resources Center
By MARTHA SOROHAN
Gazette Newspapers
CONNEAUT – Among
the myriad children’s summer activities that got underway this week in Conneaut is the Summer Right
Track program at the Conneaut Human Resources
Center, 327 Mill Street.
For children entering
second through fifth grades,
Summer Right Track is
headed for the fourth year
by Conneaut High School
social studies teacher
Stephanie Burdette.
Burdette describes
Summer Right track as a
fun place that gets kids
out of the house for a few
hours Tuesday, Wednesday
and Thursday afternoons
through July 21.
“It’s not set up like the
Right Track held during
the school year, where we
do reading and math,” she
said. “This is just a place for
the kids to go through the
summer. A lot of kids are
alone all day because their
parents are working.”
Held 12:30 to 3 p.m.
in the CHRC’s air-condi-
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tioned Right Track room,
Right Track offers 45 minutes of physical activities
and games, followed by a
90-minute program consisting of guest speakers and
field trips.
This year, Tuesdays are
“Field Trip Days” Some
field trips will consist of
local sites within walking
distance, such as the Conneaut Historical Railroad
Museum.
Others will require
transportation, such as the
Outdoor Learning Center,
Ramblin’ Rose Alpaca Farm.
The Ashtabula Maritime
Museum and the Erie, Pa.,
Children’s Museum.
Transportation is provided by the Conneaut Area
City Schools buses. The
Right Track program pays
for fuel and bus drivers’
wages.
“The schools are nice
enough to cooperate and
offer the buses so that we
can take the kids places,”
Burdette said. “My goal is
to do things that maybe the
kids would not normally do.
I know a lot have gone to the
Outdoor Learning Center,
but maybe not the Erie Children’s Museum or Ramblin’
Rose Alpaca Farm.”
Wednesdays will be
Conneaut Public Library
day, when Right Track
will walk childen to the
library to participate in the
library’s Summer Reading
Program, “Be A Reading
Master: Paint Your Mind
With Books.”
Thursdays will bring
weekly visits from the
nurses from UH-Conneaut
Medical Center to talk
about health-related issues, including emotional
issues such as bullying.
While Summer Right
Track plans are still evolving, Burdette hopes to involve the children in the
community garden behind
the Conneaut Human Resources Center, perhaps
incorporating a segment
on healthy eating.
If schedules permit,
Burdette hopes that local
first responders will be
able to visit Right Track.
Average daily attendance at Right Track
hovers around 25, plus a
half-dozen Conneaut High
School volunteers who earn
community service hours.
“Most of the volunteers
are students of mine, so I
know who is coming,” Burdette said.
Right Track’s 12:30 p.m.
start time immediately follows the CHRC’s Summer
Food Program offering
free lunch to Ashtabula
County residents ages 1 to
18 from noon to 12:30 p.m.
Kids who take advantage
of free lunch at the CHRC
are urged to stay for the
free program.
Children may attend
Summer Right Track at
any time throughout its
six-week duration.
“They don’t have to start
on Day 1. Kids go on vacation. Their families have
plans. We usually have
the same kids, but a handful come here and there.
It’s such a good program,”
Burdette said.
Sponsored in part by
the Conneaut Elks Lodge
#256, Summer Right Track
is also funded through
the Conneaut Human Resources Center’s annual
Rummage Sale 9 a.m. to
4 p.m. June 17 and 18.
Admission is free.
“Down On The Farm” 5K Run/Walk June 25
By MARTHA SOROHAN
Gazette Newspaeprs
PIERPONT - Uniquelements have been added to
the “Down On the Farm”
5K Run/Walk at 8:30 a.m.
June 25 at Rustler Ranch,
925 Creek Road in Pierpont.
Four-person teams or
individuals are welcome to
participate in an event fea-
turing seven “down on the
farm” obstacles, including
pushing a round bail, transporting water, pushing a
wheelbarrow, rock picking,
bail stacking, and more.
The race will be through
the woods on clearly
marked trails and on back
roads.
Teams will be sent out
in three-minute incre-
ments.
Prizes will be awarded
for the fastest team and
fastest individual.
Registration opens at
7:45 a.m.
Entry fee is $25 per
person.
Registration forms are
available at Rustler Racn
or by calling Cassie Chupp
at 841-587-6452.
Choral Music Society Seeks “Summer Singers”
By MARTHA SOROHAN
Gazette Newspapers
ASHTABULA TOWNSHIP – The Ashtabula
County Choral Music Society invites those between
14 and 104 to sing with the
new eight-week program
of informal group singing,
“Summer Sings!” starting
June 20.
No auditions are necessary.
Music will be familiar
and easy-to-learn for both
rookies and veterans alike,
says ACCMS Artistic Director Kathleen Milford.
“Each week, participants will have opportunities to exercise body, mind
and spirit while singing
and having fun singing
with others,” Milford said.
Youth rehearsals for
those in grades 8 to 12 are
5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the
Community Room of the
Ashtabula County Nursing
and Rehabilitation Center,
5740 Dibble Road at Route
84, Kingsville. Adults over
17 will sing 6:30 to 8:30
p.m.
Participant fees are $4
per rehearsal or $20 for
the full eight-week session
through Aug. 8.
The first week of July,
rehearsal will be held
Tuesday, July 5.
Directed by Milford,
“Summer Sings!” will prepare singers for performances at summer community celebrations, including
the 175th anniversary cel-
ebration of the Ashtabula
County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at 11
a.m. July 23.
“It is always invigorating to find new audiences
for our music and to introduce our music making in
new venues and in diverse
communities,” said Milford. “We view this as an
opportunity to reach out in
new ways to new singers.”
Ashtabula County Choral Music Society has been
providing arts opportunities for singers and audiences in Ashtabula County
since 1989.
Call 440-645-0796 or
440-813-3771 for more
information or message
Ashtabula County Choral
Music Society on Facebook.
Our Community
Lulu Falls Cemetery Tour is 2 p.m. Sunday
By MARTHA SOROHAN
Gazette Newspapers
KINGSVILE TOWNSHIP – The Ashtabula
County Historical Society
has selected Father’s Day,
June 19, for its next public cemetery tour at Lulu
Falls Cemetery on Cemetery Road off Route 193 in
Kingsville.
Barrie Bottorf of
Ashtabula will lead the
one-hour 2 p.m. tour.
The tour will conclude
with a grave marking ceremony led by the Sons of
the American Revolution
for Revolutionary War soldiers Benjamin Bartlett
and Waitsel Dickinson.
The Lulu Falls Cemetery
tour is one of a series of
Ashtabula County cemetery tours that started last
year with Edgewood Cemetery in Ashtabula Township, Oakdale Cemetery
in Jefferson, and Chestnut
Grove Cemetery in Plymouth Township, the final
resting place of victims –
some never identified -- of
Ashtabula’s train disaster.
The tours are back this
year by popular demand.
“Barrie brought it up, said
it would be great to do these
tours because we want to
offer something historic
to the public,” said ACHS
member Judy Pallutch of
Ashtabula.
“I love cemeteries,” Bottorf explained. “When I
travel, I visit them. They’re
fascinating.”
Among those buried at
Edgewood Cemetery are
a Titanic survivor, a former “Strongest Man in the
World” and the first female
mayor who was elected in
Fairport Harbor.
Considerable research
goes into each tour. Last
week, Bottorf and ACHS
member Norma Waters
spent hours at the Jefferson
Historical Society poring
over the “Williams Brothers’ History of Ashtabula
County” to determine what
well-known people with fascinating stories are buried
at Lulu Falls Cemetery.
Records show that the
falls – now gone -- over Conneaut Creek in Kingsville
were named for a beautiful
girl named Lulu who visited there.
“No last name,” said
Bottorf. “There’s a waterfall
there and she had a picnic
there, and somehow, her
name got chosen.”
Unique to Lulu Falls
Cemetery is a potter’s field,
DERBY
Show at the Ashtabula Mall.
“We have one or two new
families this year, and we
had one or two last year,”
Rhodes said.
To further increase participation and the likelihood
of going to Akron, Soap Box
Derby recently dropped the
minimum racing age to 7,
and raised the maximum
age to 20.
Regardless of age, Rhodes
says that winning has a lot
to do with Lady Luck, since
the cars lack motors.
“It’s all gravity,” she said.
Last year, veteran racers
familiar with Broad Street
lost a competitive edge
when the starting ramp was
moved 20 or 30 feet closer to
State Street.
“The old-time racers
knew where to run, but
with the change, running
toward the outside wasn’t
“Longview,” adjacent to the
burial ground where residents of the county home
and poor house are buried.
Bottorf said the “poor
house” burials are a point
of interest in themselves.
At some point, researchers were able to match the
numbers on the tombstones
with names in the Ashtabula County home records.
“In those days, there
were no pensions or nursing
homes. If you had kids, you
lived with one of them, but
if you had no family, or had
no money to hire someone,
you went to the poorhouse,”
he said.
Regardless of that notoriety, Bottorf is select ing
cemeteries for the ACHS
tours where those buried
are known for something
interesting.
“There is also a stone at
Lulu Falls that says, ‘Unknown,’ which we believe
represents the unknown
veterans of World War I.
The veterans aren’t buried
there, but the stone honors
them,” Bottorf said.
Saying that some of the
Tinkers are buried at Lulu
Falls, Bottorf will no doubt
have come across more stories by the time Sunday’s
tour begins.
the fastest part any more,
so the new racers had just
as big a chance to win as
the experienced,” Rhodes
said. “It’s kind of crazy the
difference that makes.”
Soap Box Derby regulations have long required
competitors to “swap out”
their wheels after the first
race so that each runs with
the exact same wheels in the
same lanes.
Each racer will have two
practice rides down Broad
Street hill – one in each
of two lanes -- late Friday
afternoon.
“It’s the same ride, but
you’re a lot more nervous
on Saturday because you’re
racing to win,” Rhodes said.
This year’s top five division winners will take home
exciting prizes. First-place
prizes, donated by Schreiber,
are mini I-pads. GoPros
await second place winners.
Third place winners will
receive drones; fourth-place
winners bicycles; and fifthplace winners, scooters.
First-place winners will
also receive $300 to help
their families with lodging
and meal expenses during
the July International Soap
Box Derby competition in
Akron.
“That’s the equivalent of
$800 for the first-place winners. It’s the coolest year
for prizes,” Rhodes said.
“The kids are going to be so
excited.”
Spectators may bring
blankets and lawn chairs to
watch the Soap Box Derby on
Broad Street hill. The competition ends around 4 p.m.
Broad Street will close from
State to Jackson Streets
from noon Friday to early
Saturday evening.
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Member
cal Society will lead a tour
of the Austinburg Center
Cemetery at 2 p.m. July 24,
with a visit across the street
of the Betsy Mix Cowles
home, where the front room
is untouched since the days
of Abraham Lincoln.
A tour of Windsor Cemetery is coming in August.
“We have had a wonderful turn out,” said ACHS’s
Judy Pallutch. “Some people
come from Lake County, but
most are from Ashtabula
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“The problem is finding
them,” he said. “There are
beautiful stones. But hardly
anyone knows the part
about the people buried
there.”
The Sons of the American Revolution’s marking
ceremony has become a
standard conclusion of the
cemetery tours.
Persons with ties to the
Ashtabula County Historical Society members Norma
Waters (left) and Barrie Bottorf research information at
the Jefferson Historical Society on Sunday’s 2 p.m. tour
of Lulu Falls Cemetery in Kingsville.
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Conneaut Middle School Students Receive End-of-the-Year Awards
CHS Class of 1966
Conneaut High School Class of 1966 50-year reunion
planning committee will meet 10 a.m. June 16 at J.T.’s Bagels on E. Main Road. Reunion is the weekend of Sept. 10
CHS Class of 1955
Conneaut High School class of 1955 will get together at
Martini’s Restaurant, 4338 Lake Rd., 5:30 p.m. Saturday,
June 18. E-mail meanjean@suite224.net or call 440-5932662 to reserve.
Rowe High School '53/54
Rowe High School Classes of 1953/54 will meet for
breakfast 9 a.m. June 21 at Perkins Restaurant, Conneaut Plaza. Breakfasts the first/ third Tuesdays. Guests
welcome.
CHS Class of 1958
Conneaut High School Class of 1958 take a break in
July and gather for the annual picnic at noon to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 13, at the upper pavilion of Township Park.
Bring a beverage and a covered dish to share. Monthly
meetings at Conneaut Perkins Restaurant resume at noon
Oct. 3, Nov. 7, and December 5.
Recipient of the William
Skippon Award, given to an
eighth-grade student with
a 4.0 GPA and exemplary
citizenship, was Katelyn
Banish. Banish also received
the Conneaut Middle School
Youth of the Year Award and
the Cheryl Trost Band Award.
The Youth of the Year is
given to one of the nine CMS
student selected as Youth
of the Month throughout the
academic year.
The Ron Wahonick Top Citizenship Award went to Lindsay Fritzsche (sixth grade),
Jozlyne Pape (seventh grade) and Isabella Cleveland (eighth grade.) Sponsored
by Dr. William Mirando, the Ron Wahonick Top Citizenship Award is given in honor of
Ron Wahonick, well known to Conneaut Middle School for his exemplary citizenship. One student from each grade level is chosen on the basis of honesty, respectfulness,
friendliness, empathy toward others, hard work in the classroom, and excellent
behavior.
Rowe High School Classes of ‘60/‘61
Rowe High School Classes of 1960 and 1961 will meet
for noon lunch July 5 at Perkins Restaurant, Conneaut
Plaza. Classes meet the first Tuesday. Guests welcome.
CHS Class of 1964
Conneaut High School Class of 1964 will meet for
noon lunch Friday, July 8, at the lower pavilion of Township Park. The Annual Picnic is 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug.
13, at the upper pavilion of Township Park, followed by
breakfast 9 a.m. Aug. 14 at the upper pavilion. Contact
Connie Williams (599-7512).
Rowe High School ‘62/’63
Rowe High School Classes of 1962/1963 will meet
for breakfast 9 a.m. June 28 at Perkins Restaurant,
Conneaut Plaza. Classes meet the fourth Tuesday.
The annual picnic is 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Friday, July 15,
2016 at the upper pavilion of Conneaut Township Park.
Table servings and beverages provided. Bring a dish to
share. All Rowe alumni are welcome to come enjoy the
memories. Direct questions to Carole Alexander, ’63, at
(440) 812-3975.
CHS Class of 1971 45-Year Reunion Aug. 5-6
Conneaut High School Class of 1971 will kick off its
45-year anniversary weekend with an informal gathering 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5, at the upper pavilion at
Conneaut Township Park. Attendees are asked to bring
an appetizer.
The 45-year reunion dinner will be 4 to midnight
Aug. 6 at the Conneaut Human Resources Center, with
games, prizes, great food and fun. Other high school
classes are invited.
Call Joan Norton at 440-812-7210 for information.
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Conneaut Middle School
seventh-grader Jozylne
Pape was the winner of
the Agnes Sawyer Award.
Named for retired music
teacher and Conneaut Area
City Schools music director
Agnes Sawyer, the award is
presented to a choir student
who shares Sawyer’s passion
and dedication for choral
music. Sawyer dedicated
her career to developing
in Conneaut students a
passion and love of choral
and instrumental music.
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The Conneaut Middle School Principal’s Award is given to eighth-grade students who
have maintained a 4.0 GPA for all three years at the school. This year’s Principal’s Award
winners are (front, left) Aimee DeWalt, Katie Parise, Katelyn Banish, Alyssa Lago; and
(back row, left) Emily Falcone, Nick Morris and Isabella Cleveland.
Summer Hours at Conneaut High School
CONNEAUT – Starting June 13,
Conneaut High School office is open 8 to
11:30 a.m. Mondays only.
Dates are June 20, 27; July 11, 18,
25; and Aug. 1.
The secretaries’ official start day of
the 2016-17 school year is Monday, Aug.
8, from 6:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Students new to the Conneaut Area
City Schools who are enrolling at Conneaut High School may come to the
school office Monday morning during the
summer. They must bring a birth
certificate, immunization record, Social Security card, applicable Custody
Paper, two (2) proofs of residency, current photo ID with the current address
of parent registering student, applicable
IEP (Individual Educational Program)
information and official withdrawal
grades or transcript from the last school
attended.
Work Permits and transcripts may be
obtained during office hours by calling
Conneaut High School at 593-7216 or
593-7212, or by appointment with the
Conneaut Schools Administration Office
at 593-7200.
Conneaut High School parking permits will be sold to all grades 5 to 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 2, and 8 to 10 a.m. Aug.
9. Call CHS Assistant principal Rita
Maslovsky at 593-7215 with questions.
The school district’s second annual
Back-to-School Celebration is 5 p.m.
Monday, Aug. 15, at the SPARC Athletic
complex.
Conneaut High School new student
orientation, including freshmen, is 10
a.m. Aug. 17.
Classes begin Tuesday, Aug. 23.
Persons coming to the high school office are requested to call in advance 5937216 to ensure the office will be staffed.
Office will be open Monday’s only
The dates are as follows:
June 20, 27;
July 11, 18, & 25;
August 1
8:00 – 11:30 AM
August 9
Secretaries official start day
6:30 AM – 3:15 PM
August 2
Parking Permit on sale
All grades – 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Call Mrs. Maslovsky (593-7215) for
questions
August 9
Parking Permit on sale
All grades – 8:00 – 10:00 AM
Call Mrs. Maslovsky (593-7215) for
questions
August 15
Back to School Celebration @ SPARC
Complex
5:00 PM
August 17
Grade 9 and New Student Orientation
Starts at 10:00 AM
August 23
First Day of School
City Rec
Tennis
Camp July
11 to 15
By MARTHA SOROHAN
Gazette Newspapers
CONNEAUT - The
12th annual City Rec
League Tennis Camp
will take place 10 a.m.
to noon July 11 to 15
at Liberty Street Park
tennis courts.
C hi l d re n e nt e r i n g
fourth to eighth grades
are welcome.
Camp instructors
are
Conneaut Area City
Schools tennis coaches/
teachers Dave Simpson, Doug Hedrick and
Zach Rhodes are camp
instructors, assisted
by volunteers from the
Conneaut High School
varsity tennis teams.
The camp is sponsored by the Conneaut
Recreation Board. Cost is $30.
F o r f u r t h e r i n f o rmation and registration, contact Simpson
at 599-7622 or Hedrick
at 593-1566.
Education
Favorite Book Characters Appear at Kingsville Elementary School
PHOTOS BY JOY COBB
Before the end of the school year, Kingsville Elementary School students had a chance to dress up as their favorite book characters on Favorite Book Character Day. At
left, Henry Lebzelter, 7, is dressed like Harry Potter from the series by J.K. Rowling; in center, first graders Annelise Robar and Delilah DeGeorge, in Mrs. Jenks’ class, dressed
as “Thing 1” and “Thing 2” from “The Cat In the Hat,” by Dr. Seuss; and at right, Emma Toth, 7, (left) dressed as “Fancy Nancy” from the series by Jane O’Conner and Robin
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Ohio Ed Choice Scholarship
Applications July 1 to 31
ASHTABULA - The Ohio Department of Education
“Ed Choice Scholarship” second application window will
run July 1 through July 31.
The Ohio Department of Education provides the
Educational Choice program to offer students from underperforming public schools the opportunity to attend
participating private schools.
The program provides about 60,000 EdChoice scholarships to eligible students each year.
Children entering grades kindergarten through 3 are
eligible to apply for an income-based Ed Choice Scholarship if family income is less than 200 percent of the 2016
Federal Poverty Guidelines.
Once children are determined to be eligible, they
may apply for enrollment at a participating private or
parochial school. In Ashtabula County, St. John School
participates in the program.
2016 Federal Poverty Guidelines
Household Size
200 Percent
2
$32,040
3
$40,320
4
$48,600
5
$56,880
6
$65,160
7
$73,460
8
$81,780
For Each Additional
add $8,320
Students desiring to apply for a grant must be eligible
at the time they apply and at the time they a scholarship
is awarded.
For more information about St. John School, contact
Keith Corlew at Saint John School 440-997-5531 ext. 226
or keith.corlew@neomin.
Edgewood Flag Day at Kingsville Library Summer Reading Camp
High School
Class
of 1966
Reunion
Edgewood High
School Class of 1966 will
celebrate its 50-year reunion the weekend of
July 29 and 30.
The weekend begins
with an information
gathering July 29 at
The Winery At Spring
Hill, 6062 S. Ridge Road
(Route 84), Geneva.
The casual, BYOB reunion dinner begins 5:30
p.m. July 30 at Waters
Catering, 3224 E. Center Street (Route 20) in
North Kingsville. A class
photo will be taken at
6:30 p.m., with dinner
7 p.m. Cost is $25 per
person or $50 per couple.
Tours of Edgewood
High School will be offered 2 p.m. July 30.
A golf outing is
planned for July 29.
Contact is Becki Loomis Cleveland at (440)
992-2120.
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Saint John announces new principal, assistant principal for 2016-17
SAYBROOK TOWNSHIP - Scott Plescia is the
new principal of St. John
High School.
St. John School President Sister Maureen Burke
announced the appointment
last week. Saint Plescia will
begin his new duties July 1
At the same time, Burke
announced the hiring of
Rebecca Blenman as the
assistant principal for the
coming school year.
Plescia replaces Nick
Perkoski, of Conneaut, who
has been principal since
2012.
Perkoski is leaving St.
John to become Director
of Religious Education at
Corpus Christi Parish in
Conneaut, replacing Sr.
Barbara Morscher, who is
retiring.
Plescia has a Master of
Arts Degree from Ursuline
College in Educational Administration and a Bachelor
of Arts degree in Philosophy
and Theology from Franciscan University of Steubenville. Since 2003, Plescia
has taught at Trinity High
School in Garfield Heights.
At Trinity, he served as
chair of the Ohio Catholic Schools Accreditation
Committee and Theology
Department. He has served
as Campus Minister.
“My service at Trinity
has provided me with a vast
array of leadership opportunities that have prepared
me for an administrative
position at Saint John,”
Plescia stated. “Additionally, my experience has provided me with opportunities
to support the spiritual
formation and academic
achievement of all students.
I look forward to sharing my
gifts and working with the
faculty and staff, students
and parents at Saint John
School.”
A faculty member at St.
John since 2013, Blenman
has experience at both the
elementary and high school
levels and holds a Masters
Degree in Special Education.
As assistant principal,
Blenman will focus on student life and curriculum at
the elementary level.
“I see this as an opportunity to make a different type of impact for the
Herald community. I will
miss my interactions in the
classroom with students,
but will have the chance
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Scott Plescia
to work with faculty, staff
and parents as well as students. I am excited to join
Rebecca Blenman
the administrative team of
the school and continue the
Herald legacy.”
Grand River Academy celebrates the Class of 2016
One-hundred percent placement and five Diplomas of Distinction for GRA Class of 2016
AUSTINBURG TOWNSHIP – On Saturday, May 28,
2016, thirty-six young men
proudly graduated from Grand
River Academy.
Once again this school year,
GRA’s graduates have continued the tradition of 100-percent college placement, having
been accepted to educational
institutions across the country, with over $730,000 being
offered in college scholarships.
The GRA Class of 2016
also boasts five students who
were awarded with diplomas
of distinction. As part of
Grand River Academy’s Focused Academic Curriculum,
these students immersed
themselves in classes of a
specific concentration for the
opportunity to experience
their anticipated college major. This year’s diplomas of
distinction included Mathematics, Humanities, Fine
Arts, Sciences, and Media &
Technology.
Mr. Tim Green, Executive
Director for Sheldon Calvary
Camp, provided this year’s
commencement address.
Sharing personal stories reflecting the importance of
integrity, leadership, and
success, Mr. Green encouraged the Class of 2016 to go
forth and continue to develop
positive relationships and to
always “look for the best in
others and you will often find
the best in yourself.”
Headmaster Tim Viands
shares, “The GRA Class of
2016 exemplifies the strides
Walsh University Students
Named To Dean’s List
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Liam Eagan delivers this
year’s class speech at the
ceremony.
NORTH CANTON –
Michael Mirando and Michaela Rogers of Conneaut
have been named to the
Spring, 2016, Dean’s List
at Walsh University in
North Canton.
Other regional students named to the Dean’s
List include John Bernal,
Katelyn Luther and Rachel Blakely of Middlefield and Alicia Lewis of
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Students make Youngstown State
University Dean’s List
YOUNGSTOWN, OH - Hundreds of
YSU's highest achieving students have
been named to the Spring 2016 Dean's List,
including the following local individuals:
Jeanne Gillespie of Conneaut, Allied Health
Christine Hunkus of Kinsman, Allied Health
Melissa Orichella of Windsor, Allied Health
Lilly Buttitta of Rome, Art Education
Kate Sears of Kinsman, Art Education
Claire Dodrill of Geneva, Chemical Engineering
Joseph Sears of Kinsman, Civil Engineering
Caleb Hunkus of Kinsman, College Credit
Plus
Sahil Patel of Ashtabula, Combined Science
Dusti Pilkington of Dorset, Computer Science
Ashley Clunk of Geneva, Criminal Justice
Tyler Allmon of Rock Creek, Criminal
Justice
Zoe Siefert of Kinsman, Criminal Justice
Ashley Yungbluth of Kinsman, Criminal
Justice
Felicia Dillon of Middlefield, Early Childhood
Education
Jodi Zell of Geneva, Early Childhood Education
Chester Terrill of Kinsman, Electrical Engineering
Erynn Ruf of Madison, Environmental
Studies
Jeremy Steen of Orwell, Exercise Science
Tristan Phillips of Kinsman, History
Marah Morrison of Kinsman, Journalism
Kyle Hogan of Williamsfield, Mechanical
Engineering
Ian Schantz of Andover, Mechanical Engineering
Kurtis McKnight of Kinsman, Mechanical
Engineering Technology
Marleen Ocheltree of Kinsman, Music
Education
Cayla Conrad of Geneva, Music Education
Instrumental
Mason Taylor of Jefferson, Music Education
Instrumental
Maria Koch of Ashtabula, Music Performance
Abigail Kovacs of Jefferson, Political Science
David Steen of Orwell, Pre Business Finance
Morgan Sanner of Rock Creek, Pre Business
Human Resource Management
Adam Hauser of Andover, Pre Business
Management
Megan Cowling of Rome, Pre Business
Marketing
Laura Ault of Roaming Shores, Pre Dietetic
Technician
Maranda Ocheltree of Kinsman, Pre Dietetics
Katelin McGhee of Kinsman, Respiratory
Care
Tessa Ault of Williamsfield, Social Work
Olivia Henson of Conneaut, Social Work
Ryan McGinnis of Rome, Sociology
Rachel Santee of Kingsville, Special Education
Charles Lynagh of Dorset, STEM First Year
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Conneaut High School cheerleaders were part of the MS-150 welcoming committee
Sunday at Township Park. Kayle Coe (left) Sydney Skwera, Kaylin McClintock, Erica
Hatch, and McKenna Gebhardt. said, “The best part of the day is when the riders
smile back and acknowledge that we’re here.”
Religion
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Contemporary outdoor worship is 8:30 a.m. and traditional
sanctuary worship is 10:15 a.m. June 19 at Good Shepherd
Lutheran Church, 876 Grove Street. The Rev. Patrick Van
De Motter, pastor, will preach. Music at 10:15 provided by
Faye Lampela.
Father’s Day worship is 10:30 a.m. June 19 at First Assembly
of God, 389 W. Main Road.
At 11 a.m. worship June 19 at First Baptist Church, 370
State Street, greeters are Dixie Onion, Gerri Ewig and the Gross
family. A Father’s Day luncheon will follow worship.
Fathers will be honored at 10 a.m. worship on Father’s Day,
June 19, at First Congregational United Church of Christ,
Main & Buffalo Streets. Dave and Sue Randall are the greeters.
Sandy Gaukel is liturgist. Music by Jim Fuller, pianist. Several
members of the congregation will offer short testimonies, “If it
weren’t for my father, I….”
Worship leader is Pastor Joyce Shellhammer.
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porary and 11 a.m. traditional worship June 19 at New Leaf
The downtown event will
Sponsorship amounts are things to those who particiUnited Methodist Church, 110 Gateway Avenue. Youth 6 By MARTHA SOROHAN
be held the afternoon of $2,500 at the “World Event pated,” Mullins said.
to 7:30 p.m. Sundays with Jeremiah See. Young Adults age Gazette Newspapers
July 30.
Scheduled Fifth Quarter
Sponsorship,” $1,500 for the
18 and up meet 7 to 8:30 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays
Speaking of Sock Hops, “Country Event Sponsor- 2016 events include an ice
CONNEAUT – Nearly
with Mr. See. Next gathering is June 28. All welcome.
11 months after opening its the Winter Sock Hop is slat- ship,” $500 for the “State cream social/live band on
At 11 a.m. worship June 19 at Amboy United Methodist doors, the New Leaf Event ed to return to New Leaf next Event Sponsorship Package,” Sept. 2, dodge ball tour$100 for the County Event nament on Sept. 16, game
Church, 554 W. Main Road, Pastor Terry Simpson will preach. Center at Gateway Avenue March 11.
Another cruise-in and Sponsorship” and $99 or night on Sept. 23, volleyball/
and Route 7 has a whole wish
Pastor Julie Applegate will preach 9:30 a.m. worship June list of activities it plans to dinner will be held at New under for the “Local Event basketball on Oct.7, and HalLeaf on Labor Day weekend, Sponsorship.”
loween bash on Oct. 28.
19 at Monroe United Methodist Church, 4302 Center Road offer to the community.
Free teen dances for ages
“Any and every kind of
As New Leaf Event Man- Sept. 3, to raise money for a
(Route 7).
ager Branden Mullins ex- new K-9 for the Conneaut donation is very much ap- 20 and under are also in the
works, along with a concert
preciated,” Mullins said.
Pastor Sheila Brooker will preach 9:30 a.m. worship June plained, “As a new entity in Police Department.
Also on the list, but not
In a separate Fifth Quar- with entertainment selected
19 at State Line United Methodist Church, 7321 Bushnell Conneaut, we are trying to
bring in bigger and better underway, is a New Con- ter fund-raising effort, Mul- by the youth.
Road (Route 84).
Fifth Quarter giving levevents than have previously neaut Big Band Jazz Ensem- lins’ goal is $10,000 for the
The Rev. Betsy Schenck will preach 9 a.m. worship June been offered in Conneaut.” ble scheduled for Tuesday summer and fall season, and els are Gold ($300 per event
19 at Kelloggsville United Methodist Church, 4763 N. He described the events as and Thursday evenings from another $10,000 for monthly or $1,000 for five events); Silevents in the winter, spring ver ($150 per event or $600
expos, concerts, carnivals, June 7 through Aug. 27.
Monroe-Center Road.
New Leaf is offering D- and summer months.
for five events); and Bronze
intramural sports leagues,
Day parking with free transThe “Fifth Quarter” post- ($75 per event or $300 for
North Kingsville Presbyterian Church Sunday wor- and more.
Already on the horizon, portation to Township Park, football game parties were five events).
ship is 10 a.m. at 6546 Church Street, with Pastor Ken Ayers,
Mullins is hoping for a rethe events inside what dou- a D-Day post-invasion din- enjoyed by over 250 students
preaching.
sponse by Aug. 1 – including
bles as New Leaf United ner, and -- brand new this last year.
“Every cent we made last suggestions for other events
At Lighthouse Free Will Baptist Church, 248 Buffalo Methodist Church Sunday year -- child care during the
year went back into funding that are not on this list.
Street, Sunday begins with 9:30 a.m. breakfast followed by worship space include the D-Day Event.
A Christmas/Advent play our events as we gave away
Reach him at bgmull10:30 a.m. worship. Mid-week supper and service Wednesday Steel City Rovers Concert
5:30 p.m., led by Pastor Matthew Sury. Bus service available. on July 8; New Leaf Event with a religious theme will be laptops, Tablets, and other ins3@gmail.com.
Center “Last Laugh” variety presented in December.
But wait. There’s more,
Kelloggsville Church of the Nazarene, 4841 Route 84, show on Jan. 28, 2017; Cuworships 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sundays, and 7 p.m. Wednes- pid’s Comedy Corner Valen- mostly for students who
tine’s Day Show next Feb. 11; have been well-served by the
days, with Pastor Les Bolen, preaching.
F a m i l y F e l l o w s h i p Washington Streets, will
Adult 80s Throwback Dance, Event Center since it opened
F
o
u r s q u a r e G o s p e l include music, games,
Conneaut Church of God, 5327 Center Road, Sunday Dinner and Raffle on April last July.
Church is hosting “Fun entertainment, crafts,
In addition to the “Fifth
worship is 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. “Life Groups” meet 6:30 p.m. 7, followed by the Teen 80s
at the Gazebo” noon to 6 face-painting, food and
Throwback Dance on April Quarter” events, New Leaf
Wednesdays.
drinks.
p.m. Saturday, June 18.
8; Conneaut high School will offer the indoor Peer“Fun At the Gazebo”
The
event,
at
the
downCowboy Church is held 7 p.m. Thursdays at Rustlers Cabaret April 28 and 29; and less Soccer Program Sept. 19
town gazebo at Main and is free.
concerts – “to be determined” through next April 24, and
Ranch, Creek Road, Pierpont.
– on Nov. 18, next February, Laser Tag on Jan. 13, Feb.
24 and March 17..
April, and May 26.
Church Meals
If all this sounds ambiNew Leaf will also be the
site of “5th Quarters” post tious, Mullins would be the
State Line United Methodist Church Creamed Chicken Conneaut High School foot- first to admit that it is. And
“Fit for Christ” is held 9 to 11 a.m. Monday,
& Biscuit dinner is 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, June 16, at State ball game parties on Friday New Leaf cannot do it alone.
Wednesday, and Friday at New Leaf Event Center,
Line Log Cabin, across Route 84 from the church at State Line nights in the fall.
110 Gateway Avenue. An hour of aerobics is followed
Thus, sponsors and capiRoad. Donation.
by floor exercises.
A Haunted House/Hay- tal are being sought.
The YMCA “Silver Sneakers” program is offered at
Mullins has released the
ride with the Spartan Band
St. Andrew Church, 3700 Route 193, Kingsville, will serve is scheduled for Oct. 14-15, line-up in order to pique the
New Leaf 10 to 10:45 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays.
All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast, with scrambled eggs, 21-22, and 28-29.
Tai Chi is offered 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Mondays and
interest of potential sponsausage gravy and biscuits, sausage, toast, juice and coffee 8:30
Thursdays.
In addition to a Satur- sors.
a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 19. Adults $7, seniors (60+) $6; ages 5 day Night Comedy Show in
Call New Leaf at 593-2525, or the Ashtabula Family
“We wanted to give evto 12, $3, and under 5, free. Final breakfast until September. the works from November eryone the opportunity to
Y at 997-5321 for information.
through May, New Leaf is get involved in all the new
Mary’s Kitchen, a ministry of Corpus Christi Parish, will planning 10 public Movie and different things we do
offer free hot lunch 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 25, at the Nights, showing two mov- throughout the year,” he
Conneaut Human Resources Center, 327 Mill Street. Call 593- ies on a Friday or Saturday said.
5273 for 10:30 a.m. home delivery.
New Leaf United Methodist Church, 110 Gateway
The goal is to encourage
night.
Avenue, will host “Barnyard Round-Up: Jesus Gathers Us
Local residents may be individuals or groups to
Together” Vacation Bible School 6 to 8:30 p.m. July 11 to 15
most excited, however, about step forward and sponsor an
for children ages 3 to entering sixth grade.
event
of
their
liking.
Mullins
the
return
of
the
Conneaut
The American Red Cross Bloodmobile will be at New
Supper will be served to the children at 5:30 p.m.
has
program
cost
estimates
Sock
Hop/Cruise
In.
New
Leaf Event Center, 110 Gateway Avenue, noon to 6 p.m.
Register 593-2525.
and
is
happy
to
sit
down
Leaf
has
agreed
to
co-sponsor
Thursday, June 16.
the 11th annual event with with potential donors to talk
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and Corpus
former chairs Bill and Dar- about the amount needed to
Christi Parish will offer “Barnyard Round-Up” Vacation
run them.
lyene Brisley.
Bible School 9 a.m. to noon July 18 to 22 for students in
pre-K to grade 12.
The “Bicycle Messengers” of New Leaf United MethodBreakfast and lunch will be served 8:30 a.m. and noon,
ist Church will ride to Raccoon Park and Tasty Twist in
respectively, by Ashtabula County Community Action.
Pennsylvania on June 19, and on the Ashtabula County
CONNEAUT – Conneaut First Baptist Church, State
Call Good Shepherd at 440-599-8908 to register by July 1.
Greenway Trail on June 26.
and Mill Streets, will host a Rumamge Sale 9 a.m. to 4
Meet 2 p.m. at the New Leaf parking lot, 110 Gateway
p.m. June 24 and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 25 at its Youth
First Congregational United Church of Christ VaAvenue, to caravan to the locations.
Center, the white pillared building on State Street.
cation Bible School will be offered July 17 through 22, with
Rides are suitable for riders of all levels. All are welcome.
Proceeds benefit church mission projects.
special outdoor worship and VBS program on Sunday, July
24. Call 599-8744.
“Fun At the Gazebo” June 18
Get Fit at New Leaf
Vacation Bible Schools
Bloodmobile June 16 at New Leaf
New Leaf Bicycle Messengers
Christmas Concert meeting June 20
New Leaf United Methodist Church, 110 Gateway Avenue, will host a meeting to discuss a new 2016 Christmas
concert on June 20 at 7 p.m.
Anyone in the community interested in becoming involved as a singer or with staging or lighting, is welcome.
Call 593-2525 for information.
First Baptist Church Rummage Sale
Church Softball
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church softball team will
play 6:30 p.m. June 21 and 6:30 p.m. June 30 at Lakeview Park. Cheering is welcome.
New Leaf United Methodist Church co-ed softball
team will play 6:30 p.m. July 16 at Lakeview Park.
Gageville United Methodist Church, 4063 Route 193,
Kingsville, will offer “Son Spark” Vacation Bible school 9 a.m.
to noon July 25 to 29 for children ages 3 to 12. Call 224-0165.
“Gangway to Galilee” Vacation Bible School will be offered
Aug. 1 to 5 at First Baptist Church, 60 Route 193, Kingsville, for children entering pre-school through sixth grade.
Conneaut Police reports
At 2:28 p.m. June 3, an ATV complaint was reported in the
area of Harbor and Ackerman Street.
At 5:23 p.m. June 4, an ATV complaint was reported at the
sand bar. At 5:41 p.m. June 4, an ATV complaint was reported in the
area of East Main and Furnace Roads.
At 12:17 p.m. June 4, an animal call came in from I-90.
At 8:45 p.m. June 4, a juvenile complaint was reported in the
area of Broad Street at the CSX RR overpass.
At 10:58 p.m. June 4, a fireworks complaint was reported on
Harbor Street.
At 1:07 a.m. June 5, a suspicious vehicle was reported on
Naylor Drive.
At 11:50 a.m. June 5, an ATV complaint was received on
Woodworth Road.
At 10 a.m. June 6, Leonard Luoma was cited following a traffic
stop on State Street for littering, His driver’s license was found
to be under several suspensions. At 10:29 a.m. June 6, units were requested to assist Public
Works in the area of Madison and Mill Streets.
At 11:05 a.m. June 6, a traffic accident was reported on I-90. At 2:01 p.m. June 6, a juvenile was reported missing on Lake
Road was located by police and returned to his parent.
At 3:28 p.m. June 6, an animal call came in from West Main
Road. At 3:34 p.m. June 6, a motor vehicle accident was reported near
East Main and Dorman Roads. At 3:40 p.m. June 6, a parking complaint came in on Jackson
Street. At 3:42 p.m. June 6, an unruly juvenile was reported on Whitney Street. At 3:54 p.m. June 6, a panic alarm was reported on West Main
Road. At 4:45 p.m. June 6, a suicidal male was reported on West
Main Road.
At 5:56 p.m. June 6, a suicidal male was reported on West
Main Road. At 7:29 p.m. June 6, a Creek Road resident reported suspicious
activity. Dylan Scafuro Arrested
By MARTHA SOROHAN
Gazette Newspapers
CONNEAUT – Dylan Scafuro was arrested on charges
of domestic violence on June 4.
According to police re-
ports, Scafuro at 2:55 p.m. allegedly grabbed his girlfriend
by the neck and pushed her
at their Monroe Street residence.
Scafuro was transported
to the jail facility.
At 7:35 p.m. June 6, suspicious activity was reported on West
Main Road.
At 12:37 a.m. June 7, a suspicious person was reported on
West Main Road. At 12:54 a.m., 12:55 a.m., and 1:07 a.m. June 7, 911 hang-up
calls came in from Center Road. At 1:34 a.m. June 7, a suspicious person was reported on
Center Street. At 8:53 a.m. June 7, units assisted other agencies regarding an
investigation on Middle Road. At 10:04 a.m. June 7, units assisted other agencies regarding
an investigation on Broad Street. At 10:15 a.m. June 7, units assisted other agencies regarding
an investigation on Middle Road. At 10:16 a.m. June 7, units assisted other agencies regarding
an investigation on 16th Street. At 10:32 a.m. June 7, units assisted other agencies regarding
an investigation on 15th Street. At 10:33 a.m. June 7, a zoning complaint was received about
Buffalo Street. At 10:38 a.m. June 7, units were requested to make contact
with a female on Harbor Street for another agency.
At 2:06 p.m. June 7, excessive trash was reported on West
Main Road.
At 6:26 p.m. June 7, a disabled vehicle was reported on Lake
Road near Township Park.
At 8:52 p.m. June 7, a parking complaint was received from
Harbor Street.
At 4:56 a.m. June 8, a 15th Street resident reported a neighbor
was yelling for help. Determining that this was a medical situation, officers sent an ambulance to the scene.
At 8:01 a.m. June 8, a suicidal female was reported on Broad
Street.
At 9:34 a.m. June 8, Nicholas Kelly was arrested and his vehicle
towed following a traffic stop on State Street. Kelly’s license was
found to be suspended, and he had active warrants for his arrest.
At 8:57 a.m. June 8, excessive trash was reported on High
Street. At 9:49 a.m. June 8, excessive trash was reported on West
Main Road. At 12:40 p.m. June 8, a motor vehicle crash was reported in the
area of West Main and Parrish Roads. At 2:02 p.m. June 8, suspicious persons were checked in the
area of Harbor Street at the CSX railroad tracks. At 2:12 p.m. June 8, suspicious persons were checked in the
area of Harbor Street.
At 2:43 p.m. June 8, a child neglect incident was reported on
Madison Street. At 2:46 p.m. June 8, an assault was reported on Main Street.
At 8:34 p.m. June 8, an animal call came in on Gore Road. At 8:38 p.m. June 8, an animal call came in on Sandusky Street.
He was found to be driv- At 12:56 a.m. and 1:50 a.m. June 9, units responded to a Paring on an expired operator’s rish Road care facility to assist with a psychiatric patient.
license, and had active
At 12:04 p.m. June 9, fishing equipment was reported to have
warrants through the been stolen from a boat in the harbor.
Ashtabula County Sheriff’s At 2:33 p.m. June 9, Kevin McCumber was arrested in the area
Office.
of Day and Pearl Streets on warrants through the Conneaut
He was arrested, and was Municipal Court.
transported to the sheriff’s At 5:53 p.m. June 9, units responded to Harbor Street for a
custody.
natural death.
Kenneth O. Baldwin Arrested on Warrants
By MARTHA SOROHAN
Gazette Newspapers
CONNEAUT – Kenneth O.
Baldwin was arrested on outstanding warrants on June 3.
According to police reports,
Baldwin was stopped at 4 p.m.
on E. Main Road for speeding.
Sidnee Zappitelli Arrested Michael Egan Arrested
By MARTHA SOROHAN
Gazette Newspapers
CONNEAUT – Sidnee
Zappitelli was arrested on
outstanding warrants on
June 8.
According to police reports, Zappitelli was stopped
on Harbor Street at 2:30 p.m.
by officers who were aware of
the active warrants.
On her person, officers
located syringes, drug paraphernalia, and a drug “kit”
commonly used to inject
drugs.
A small amount of suspected methamphetamine
was in her possession.
By MARTHA SOROHAN
Gazette Newspapers
CONNEAUT – Michael
Egan was arrested on June 6.
According to police reports,
officers obtained a search warrant at 10:15 p.m. for property
at 365 Buffalo Street.
Outside of the residence,
Egan was found to be in possession of suspected heroin.
Inside the home, officers
located drug paraphernalia,
scales, baggies, and chemicals consistent with the
manufacture of methamphetamine.
Egan was booked into the
jail facility.
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Promptly at noon, Conneaut City Council President
Nic Church read a proclamation welcoming the riders
to Conneaut. About 30 minutes later, Ashtabula County
Commissioner Peggy Carlo
thanked the riders for their
efforts fighting a “terrible
disease” that she hopes one
day, with their help, will be
eliminated.
The event’s oldest rider,
88-year-old Dr. Edward Jew
of Pittsburgh, came in around
1:30 p.m.
Jew had ridden in 12 consecutive MS-150 events until
2014, when he took two years
off due to his wife’s illness.
Following her death last August, he vowed to make one
more ride.
“It was the wind and I,” he
said of this, his last MS-150. “I
really had not practiced with
any involvement, other than
riding in my area, maybe 30
miles a couple times a week,
and those steep hills take their
toll. I rode nine hours and 75
miles on Saturday, and today
I wasn’t sure I could do it.
But I wasn’t going to quit. If I
was going to do it, I was doing
the whole thing. I’m proud of
myself.”
MS-150 rider Bob Salvatora of North Hills, Pa., eagerly
The youngest rider,
accepts a free Dilly bar from Conneaut Dairy Queen’s
12-year-old Magee Fife of BeaKeith Schreiber.
ver, Pa., was more blasé about
his accomplishment, saying
that next year, he would like
to tackle the ride in a unicycle.
Accompanied by his dad,
Brian, and 14-year-old sister, Macey, Fife was part of
“Adventures in Christ” group
from Beaver’s First Presbyterian Church riding in its first
MS-150.
Ten-year veteran MS-150
cyclist Tom Antolic, a paraplegic from Ambridge, Pa., who
rides with his dad, John, said
upon his 2:30 p.m. arrival
that he was less affected by
the wind because his handpropelled bike sits low to the
ground.
“I’m not sitting up where
Fred and Marybeth Nault of Franklin, Pa., offered massages to weary MS-150 riders
it’s noticeable,” he said.
such as Chris Dazen of Mt. Washington, Pa. “It feels good. It was much needed,” Dazen
After 3 p.m., the second-tosaid. “They are going to be pretty popular today.”
in her fourth MS-150 with Lori
McAninch of Pittsburgh. “This
was definitely the hardest of
the four. Sunday, it was the
heat. We had to work together
to break the wind. It was horrible.”
Then they switched gears
and summed up why they
challenge themselves with a
150-mile two-day ride.
“It’s nothing compared to
the people who live every day
with MS. We have to suck it up
for them. They fight this every
day,” Robison said.
That spirit propelled most
of the 750 participants in
one of the National Multiple
Sclerosis Foundation’s two-
James Ruffing of Pittsburgh called Saturday’s heat
and Sunday’s wind “brutal
combinations.”
But Conneaut’s Dennis
Steighner, this year’s only
MS-150 rider from the former
Saddle Soars Cycling Team,
did not notice the wind.
“I guess I’m used to it. But
it’s chilly,” he said.
The winds were chilly
enough to deter some riders
from the traditional dip of
their toes or bike wheels into
Lake Erie.
Despite their tent’s repeated whipping by stiff lake
winds, first-time MS-150 caterers Adam Yakish and Joe
Perino of Erie, Pa., served hot
dogs, pulled pork and chicken,
veggie tacos, pasta salad and
watermelon to the hungry
riders.
“You can turn off the air.
It just doesn’t stop,” one rider
commented.
In addition to free food
topped off with Dilly bars from
Conneaut Dairy Queen, riders
were welcomed to Conneaut
by the music of “DJ Max”
Marty Landon, festive balloons, medals from the local
Red Hat Society, and applause
from Conneaut Board of Tourism members who passed out
surveys and tourist brochures
designed to lure riders back to
day rides.
The first rider in was Will
MacFarlane, of Salt Lake City,
who rode the final leg in 3:23
hours.
“But I live 5,000 feet above
sea level,” explained the veteran of a MS’ Salt Lake City-toLas Vegas “Saints to Sinners”
all night ride, who happens to
be a vendor for MS-sponsor
Dick’s Sporting Goods. “But it
was breezier today than Saturday. There was a crosswind.
Still, this is great. All morning
I passed Amish buggies. It
wasn’t easy to go fast because
my head was on a swivel the
whole time, looking at the tree
canopy. It was beautiful.”
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Ed Jew, 88, declared that
Sunday was his 13th and
final ride in the two-day
MS-150. “That first hill out
of Meadville is a killer,”
he said, referring to the
two-day ride’s overnight in
Meadville, Pa.
Mark Trimpey of Grove City,
Pa., says his four-member
“Old Fart” cycling team that
rode the MS-150 spotted
the jerseys on line and
named the team thereafter.
“We’re all approaching 50,”
Trimpey said.
last rider Morgan Clelland of
Chesapeake, Va., rode in.
“I know it would be hard,”
he said. “I had to keep myself
pedaling. At one point I said
out loud, ‘So many hills.’”
The last to arrive for the
second year in a row was David Meekins of McKeesport,
Pa., who called himself a
“relaxed rider.”
“I did good. I just didn’t
have the speed,” he said.
Meekins was not yet off his
bike around 3:40 p.m. when
MS organizers told him he
had just minutes to carry his
bike to the truck at the upper
pavilion for the ride back to
the starting point at Moraine
State Park. He accepted that
in stride, along with the realization that the caterer was
already gone.
National MS Society
(NMSS) Bike-MS organizers
Colleen Szymczak of Erie,
Pa., and Kim Fecich of Mars,
Pa., Development and Marketing Director of the NMSS’
Keystone Chapter., said that
while rider numbers in the 30year MS “Escape to the Lake”
are declining, the amount
raised for their non-profit
organization remains stable.
“We had about 750 riders
this year, down from about
800 last year, but 50 people who had signed up got
spooked about the weather,”
Fecich said, referring to severe thunderstorms forecast
for Saturday. “We hit about
$850,000 this year, close to
2015.”
Riders and organizers had
nothing but good things to say
about Sunday’s event.
“We thank Township Park.
Their crews were on top of
things. They welcome us with
open arms,” Szymczak said.
“And the Conneaut community. The riders look forward
to their cheering them on.”
Brian Fife will be back
next year in part because of
the organization.
“The passion spills over,”
he said. “This is so well done.
It’s fantastic.”
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TRAGEDY
Despenes reported hearing that young Hess was not
a strong swimmer.
Conneaut law enforcement had received the call
around 7 p.m. June 12 that
the boy had gone under and
disappeared. They promptly notified the U.S. Coast
Guard’s Ashtabula office.
“They called to let us know
of a reported person in the
water who had gone swimming, and the people with
him said he had not resurfaced,” said U.S. Coast
Guard Ashtabula Chief
Officer Bryan Pate.
The Coast Guard sent
its 25-foot boat, and upon
its arrival in Conneaut, the
crew went into a search
pattern.
“The patterns come from
the watch center in Buffalo,
New York,” Pate explained.
“They gave us the highest
probability area to search.
From page 1A
The boat went into the
search patterns to cover
most of the area they could
before the sun set.”
A Coast Guard helicopter
was immediately called in
from Detroit, as well, but
Pate said due to the distance,
it took some time to arrive.
“Once on the scene, because
he’d been burning fuel to get
there, he had only a limited
amount of time in the air
before he had to refuel,”
Pate said. “He finds a local
air field to refuel.”
Due to weather and visibility, the Coast Guard left
the scene at midnight.
“We were also approaching the endurance limit of
the boat crew,” Pate said.
“We also knew that the
search would resume on
Monday by local assets, and
because of their resources
and experience, they were
able to continue that search.
So at that point, we resumed our coverage of the
rest of Lake Erie.”
Those “local assets” included the Saybrook, Geneva, Wayne Township, Lyndhurst, and Parma Heights
first responders, among others, along with K-9 units,
the Southwest Emergency
Response Team, scuba divers with the Ashtabula
County Water Rescue Team
and the Ohio Department
of Natural Resources, all
working out of a pop-up
canopy at the water’s edge
behind police lines.
Conneaut Fire Chief
Steve Lee was overseeing
the effort. Firefighters took
turns spelling each other
off until the search ended
at nightfall Sunday and
Monday, and resumed the
following mornings.
Throughout, the family
was gathered in silent wait
under a navy blue canopy
near the Township Beach
parking lot, supported by
a volunteer Loss Team
from the Ashtabula County
coroner’s office that helps
victims of sudden losses
and traumatic events. The
loss team helped the family through seemingly endless hours of waiting, hope
against hope, that there
might be a miracle.
“The victim’s father and
guardian aunt had nothing
but good things to say about
the loss team,” Despenes
said.
Yet “there’s nothing new
to report” was echoed time
and again by Conneaut
firefighters stationed on
the beach Tuesday morning as K-9s scampered, and
sniffed along the shoreline, occasionally barking;
scuba divers disappeared
into the water and resur-
faced for fresh supplies of
oxygen; and boats slowly
crisscrossed the water west
of the breakwall not far off
shore looking for the swimmer.
At the scene, Conneaut
firefighter and Vietnam
veteran Lloyd Marcy, set to
retire on July 2, had been
through this before. In his
40-year career, he can recall
about 10 of these situations.
“Every case is different,”
he said. “There are similarities, but no two are alike.”
“Wouldn’t it be amazing
if he just suddenly walked
up out of the water?” remarked one of a handful
of people watching the
rescue effort from the upper
pavilion of Township Park
requesting anonymity.
The teen’s loss hung
this week over the entire
community. Conneaut
City Council President
TRASH
be accumulating less trash.
Residents may select
their service tiers, which
include monthly pick-up of
bulk items and an annual
city clean-up at no additional
cost.
Waste Management has
one month to present the
city its “roll-out” proposal
including residential routes,
schedules, and how it plans
to inform the public. The
legislation calls for Waste
Management to “grandfather” current customers into
the new plan.
With the exception of
Roach, all other councilors
were on board.
Ward 1 Councilman Doug
Hedrick said that he was
sold on the contract’s recycling component. “Twentyfirst century communities
recycle,” he said, “and we
have an obligation to do our
part to reduce the carbon
footprint and pass on a better situation.”
Saying he understands
the pros and cons of the
contract, Ward 2 Councilman Phil Garcia said he had
received more positive than
negative calls.
In a departure from protocol that council members
do not respond to public
speakers, Ward 3 Councilwoman Debbie Newcomb
prior to the vote did respond
to Conneaut resident Mark
Lytle, who expressed opposition to the proposed contract
during the meeting’s public
comment section.
Lytle was opposed to the
legislation’s taking from res-
From page 1A
idents their right to choose
their trash haulers.
“You are taking away
our right to choose,” he told
Council. “Competition is the
best friend of consumers.
Products and service are
better, and less expensive,
but you are eliminating
competition.”
He had been an All-County customer until it was
bought out by Waste Management.
“Then I went with Country Disposal, which was
bought out by – you guessed
it – Waste Management,”
he said. “Why do they buy
smaller companies? They see
the business opportunities
and reduce competition.”
Saying that Waste Management raised its prices
both times he was a customer, Lytle signed on with B&B
and has been very satisfied.
Lytle said that whereas the city received just
two bids for the residential
trash-hauling contract, the
number will likely drop
when the contract renewal
period rolls around because
the competition will have
been wiped out.
He also asked the allDemocratic City Council
whether it would have been
as eager to vote on an exclusive hauler residential
contract if former City Councilman, State Representative and Ohio Turnpike
Commissioner George Distel
still owned his trash-hauling
business.
“Trash hauling is not
like a single utility, with
complicated infrastructure,”
he said. “Conneaut City
Council could be picking one
bank, one grocery store, one
gas station. No one wants
that. I don’t want you making choices for me. You are
putting one local person
out of business. Bob Haas
has lived here and run his
business a long time. If Bob
Haas can provide the same
service, why put him out of
business? This legislation
is anything but businessfriendly. I believe the matter is personal, left best to
each citizen. Leave us the
freedom to choose.”
Waste Management’s
Vince Crawford rebutted
Lytle’s remarks by saying
that Distel sold his company
by doing what all business
owners do: build a company
to the point where it can be
sold for a solid profit.
“It’s a tough industry,”
he said. “We just don’t ‘buy
out’ companies. Companies
come to us. A majority of the
community will have benefits [under this contract],
reflected in the prices and
added services.”
Holding up a recycling
bin to be given to every city
household, Crawford said
that of the 26 Waste Management employees who live
in Ashtabula County, three
live in Conneaut.
“Waste Management has
served this county for a long
time. I ask for our vote in
favor of the contract,” he told
Council.
Newcomb bristled at
Lytle’s comment regarding
Distel.
“If George Distel were
still in business? George
Distel sold his business to
Waste Management because
it was better for his family. I
take exception to that comment,” she told Lytle.
Newcomb went on to say
that the recycling component is important and that
City Council had done its
homework in drawing up the
proposed legislation.
“This was not a decision
that was taken lightly,” she
said.
Less diplomatic, an agitated Church told Lytle
that four trash haulers took
out bid packages, and two
refused to bid, including
one which talked at length
to Hockaday about the contract.
Church also held up a
copy of a months-old newspaper article which quoted
him as saying he was opposed to an exclusive residential trash hauler.
“I was against it then because I disliked the billing,
and there was no recycling
or one-item [bulk] pick-up.
Waste Management is my
hauler today. This will set
prices for three, four or five
years,” he said.
Hockaday said that with
the passage of the ordinance, the city will receive
a one-time $38,000 grant
from the Ashtabula County
Solid Waste District.
Written into the county’s
Solid Waste plan as an
incentive for communities
to begin curbside recycling
RYAN
nection with the May 6, 2015,
shooting death of his father,
Thomas Ryan, age 66.
Ryan was accompanied by
his attorney, David Per Due of
Geneva. Ashtabula County
Prosecutor Nicholas Iarocci
and Chief Assistant County
CONNEAUT – Matthew McMillen was arrested on outstanding warrants from the Conneaut
Municipal Court on June 4.
According to police re-
SUBMITTED PHOTO
Conneaut resident Mark Lytle (right) chats with Waste
Management’s Vince Crawford in City Council chambers
after Council passed an ordinance establishing Waste
Management as the city’s exclusive residential trash
hauler effective Oct. 1. In the background is Bob Haas
owner of B&B.
programs, the grant amount
is $3 per resident, according to the 2010 census, and
must be used for something
related to community recycling.
Hockaday recommended
Monday that Council set
aside the grant funds, perhaps to assist low-volume
residents in paying their
trash bills.
Hockaday emphasized
that Waste Management
will handle the billing, and
that taxpayers get another
reprieve in that with the
contract, Waste Management will pick up trash at
city parks and cemeteries
at no additional cost.
Cottage owners, he said,
must enroll as residential
accounts, but apartments
with four or more units are
not affected because they
are considered commercial.
“This is going to save
residents money,” he said.
“The average resident pays
$25 a month for garbage
pick-up alone. This includes
an annual city-wide clean
up at no additional cost to
residents.”
“There is no household
that generates no waste,” he
said. “Each resident has to
decide the appropriate level
of service.”
From page 1A
Prosecutor Cecilia Cooper
were in attendance for jury
selection.
Ashtabula County Common Pleas Judge Thomas
Harris placed 37 potential
jurors under oath, thanked
them for their service, and ex-
Matthew McMillen Arrested
By MARTHA SOROHAN
Gazette Newspapers
Nic Church requested a
moment of silence for the
victim and his family at the
start of Monday’s Conneaut
City Council meeting.
In the invocation that
followed, Church of God
Pastor Carson Robson
noted that hearts were
heavy not only in the nation, following the June 12
Orlando, Fla., nightclub
shooting, but in the local
city as well.
Pate explained that
north winds crossing Lake
Erie create particularly
treacherous lake conditions.
“The wind is going to
drive the waves, so if it’s
out of the north, or northwest, that wind has a longer time to travel over the
lake and create more waves
and higher peaks, a more
challenging environment,”
he said.
ports, McMillen was a passenger in a vehicle stopped
1:56 a.m. on Harbor Street
for a lights violation.
McMillen was arrested
and transported to jail after
he was found to have an
active warrant through the
Conneaut Municipal Court.
plained the selection process.
“If you are excused, do not
be offended or try to figure out
why,” the judge said.
Potential jurors were
given lengthy questionnaires
reviewed by Judge Harris.
“This shaves about half
a day off your service,” he
explained. The judge then
asked person’s name and
if they understood enough
English to follow the trial.
He asked if potential jurors
had knowledge of the case,
a preconceived opinion they
could not put aside, or any
personal experience that may
cause them to identify with
the defendant or victim.
Additional notes made
on the questionnaires were
addressed.
Three potential jurors
were excused during the review of questionnaires for
having ties with Ryan family
members or having discussed
the case with parties involved.
Judge Harris called the
attorneys into another room
to get agreement with them
before excusing the three. The
next step was to select twelve
jurors out of the remaining 34.
On Wednesday, the second
day of the trial, jurors were to
view the crime scene in a quiet
north Conneaut neighborhood
at 488 Benjamin Street, where
the defendant’s mother, Sandy
Ryan, still lives.
PHOTO BY JOY COBB
Ashtabula County Common Pleas Judge Thomas Harris
explains the jury selection process to 37 potential jurors,
during day one of Jeffrey Ryan's murder trial.
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CONNEAUT – Five years
after purchasing the 30-yearold Osburn Tire from Harry
Osburn in Kelloggsville, the
Roesch family has moved
the prospering business to a
new location about four times
larger than its former site at
the corner of Main and Mill
Streets.
The new space, wellknown to Conneaut residents
as the old Fire Station 4 at 359
N. Amboy Road, gives Osburn Tire and Automotive six
bays, a large waiting room,
storage space, and five acres.
The deal was finalized last
November, and Osburn Tire
and Tree Service opened in its
new location on May 2.
“There was no for sale
sign,” said co-owner Tammy
Roesch. “They listed it, we
found out about it, made an
offer that day, and boom,
boom, boom. Levi said this
was the place. And the fire
department was wonderful.
While the former spot was
great for a business managed
by Levi Roesch, the Roesches
as renters were never certain
about the future. In addition,
Osburn Tire was outgrowing
the space.
In its new site somewhat
off the beaten path, Osburn
Tire has seen no slow-down
in business.
“We haven’t noticed any
slack, and we can now have
more than two people in the
waiting room without them
sitting on each others’ laps,”
Tammy joked.
Now that Osburn Tire has
six bays instead of two, automobiles requiring a two- or
three-day repair job do not
have to be moved in and out
for smaller jobs.
“Before, when we had two
bays, we had to work hard to
turn the job. If a job took three
days, we could not tie up the
bays. Now we can take the
cars, people can leave their
cars, and we can keep up with
it,” Roesch said. “And we
have lots of storage space.”
Osburn Tire offers a wide
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in addition to great prices on
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changes, brakes, and frontend wheel alignments for $49,
and more.
Osburn Tire also offers
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Another service offered by
Osburn Tire is tree service.
Tree trimming and stump
removal is one of the fastestgrowing segments.
Osburn Tire’s 70-foot
bucket truck enables workers
to tackle almost any trimming
job. It is considering getting
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“Lots of my family members have been in the tree
business, so I know how
dangerous it is,” said Tammy.
“Lots of them have died. But
these guys are good. They
climb – but they take no
chances.”
Most important in the tire
and tree business is Osburn
Tire’s reputation for honesty.
“Sometimes customers
come in and tell us that soand-so told them that they
needed a repair, and we’ll inspect the car and tell them that
they don’t need it. We won’t
do work that is not necessary
just to make money. We don’t
fix what doesn’t need to be
fixed,” Roesch said.
Osburn receptionist Katie
Webster, who keeps a cool
head while taking constant
calls for auto repairs as well
as tree and stump removals,
said that honesty is a business’ asset.
“They are honest. Real
honest. I like working here
because I know they are telling the truth,” she said.
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