The Lantern of Saybrook opens to dementia patients

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Gazette Newspapers • week of wednesday, June 1, 2016 • 1B
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Civic Development
Corporation holds
annual meeting and
awards ceremony
Week of Wednesday, June 1, 2016
The Lantern of Saybrook
opens to dementia patients
CEO promises
treatment and
return to their
homes
BY GABRIEL McVEY
Gazette Newspapers
The City of Ashtabula received a CDC Top 5 Employee
Donor Campaign award. Pictured, from left to right,
are Ashtabula City Council Vice-President Christopher
McClure, Council President J.P. Ducro, Ashtabula City
Manager James Timonere, Planning and Community
Development Assistant Director Mary Church and Fire
Chief Shawn Gruber, who were on hand to receive
Photo by Gabriel McVey
the award.
BY GABRIEL McVEY
Gazette Newspapers
GENEVA-ON-THELAKE – The Ashtabula
County Civic Development
Corporation (CDC) held its
annual meeting and campaign success celebration
May 26 at the Lodge and
Conference Center at Geneva-on-the-Lake and gave
recognition and awards to
donors and outgoing board
members.
The 2015 Placemaking
Campaign received a highlight speech from Board
of Trustees member Steve
Varckette – pointing out
success with the Conneaut
Arts Center, the Orwell Area
Joint Recreation District,
the Antique Engine Museum
in Williamsfield Township
and a $50,000 landscaping,
parking area and pedestrian connection improvement project between Hulbert Avenue, Morton Drive
and Bridge Street in the
Ashtabula Harbor, among
other CDC projects.
A pro forma Board of
Trustees vote appointed
most of the board for another
year, with board members
Scott Becker, Glenn Hadlock
and Scott Strayer opting to
retire. The New Board of
Trustees is:
• Brian Diehl
• Dan Sullivan
• Donny Chapin
• Dr. Lori Herpen
• Jerry Powers
• Jim Jansen
• Ken Kister
• Mary Lou Howe
• Pat Weston-Hall
• Steve Varckette
• Stuart Cordell
• Tim Leehan
The CDC also thanked
donors to its campaign, giving Trustees Service Awards
to Becker, Hadlock and
Strayer, as well as awards
for its top five donors, major
donors of $5,000 over five
years, top five employee
campaigns and top five volunteers. Grand River Rubber, Chromaflo and Cristal
were dual-award winners –
being top five donors in both
dollars and top employee
campaigns. Ashtabula Rubber Company was both a
major donor and a top employee campaign and the
City of Ashtabula rounded
out the top employee campaigns.
New indictment
issued against Brooks
BY STEFANIE WESSELL
Gazette Newspapers
2. Involuntary Manslaughter, a first-degree felony;
3. Trafficking in Persons
JEFFERSON - On Tues- (aka Human Trafficking),
day, May 24, 2016, the a first-degree felony, which
Ashtabula County Grand includes specifications to
Jury issued a new indictment forfeit to law enforcement
against James E. Brooks, the an H.P. Laptop; $1,016.00
man suspected in the death in U.S. currency; a Kawasaki 700 four-wheeler; a
of Alesha N. Bell.
L a s t A u g u s t , B e l l ’ s Dodge Charger; a Cadillac
charred remains were found Escalade; and a Suzuki 600
in a fire pit and at other loca- motorcycle, all of which were
tions at Brooks’ residence in found in Brooks’ possession
at the time of execution of
Roaming Shores Village.
The new indictment in- the search warrant at his
cludes the following charges: Rome Township residence;
1. Involuntary ManslaughSee BROOKS page 2B
ter, a first-degree felony;
SAYBROOK TOWNSHIP
– Township and county officials, staff and management
convened on the site of the
old Dahlkemper’s on North
Ridge Road in Saybrook to
cut the ribbon and declare
the Lantern of Saybrook
open to patients suffering
from Alzheimer’s and other
forms of dementia.
Lantern Group CEO Jean (Left to right) Saybrook Township Trustee Bob Brobst, Ashtabula County Commissioner
Makesh led the opening Peggy Carlo, Lantern Group CEO Jean Makesh and Lantern Group President Dr. Sapna
ceremony and outlined his Dhawan cut the ribbon.
Photos by Gabriel McVey
vision and enthusiasm for
Lantern’s “Svayus,” a pro- ment. We’re 20 years ahead furbished and re-purposed suites toward the back of
gram which he claims can of everyone else.”
for rehabilitation – the hall- the facility are closer to staff
alleviate the symptoms of
Makesh said he looked at ways, suites and offices all offices and common areas
Alzheimer’s Disease and the state of dementia treat- appear as small homes and and house the Svayus clieventually return patients ment programs and decided the atrium is an LED-lit ents who require closer and
home.
that something more had faux summer sky. Low-level more frequent supervision.
“A lot of facilities sell to be done for its sufferers. music is played throughout
“Twenty or 25 years ago,
quality,” Makesh said.
“We were told nothing the facility and includes we were told people with
“Quality should be a given could be done for these period songs such as Buddy ALS, Parkinson’s and even
– when I go to a hotel, I people,” Makesh said. “Af- Holly’s “Peggy Sue” and severe strokes could not
don’t ask about what sort of ter five to 10 years in the The Beatles’ “Paperback return home,” Makesh said.
towels or what sort of sheets business, and this is the Writer,” among others.
“Now they can. I say, why
they use. They’re quality first time I’m saying this
“The budget was origi- can’t my patients go home
should be a given. If I’m 90 publicly, we can send people nally $5 million,” Makesh as well? It’s no miracle; with
years old and I’m looking home. We’re not in the care said. “But I said I’m going supportive drugs, treatgood, I’m clean, I’m smelling business – we’re in the to do what it takes to build ment and care, they can.”
good, but when my daughter rehabilitation business. I something unique and to be
Makesh said he felt all it
visits and I don’t know her truly believe we can reha- proud of it but keep it where took was vision and effort
– what good is that?”
bilitate these people and people can afford it. The to bring Alzheimer’s and
Svayus derives from send them back to their more I can save, I can pass dementia patients to a place
an ancient Sanskrit word homes. It’s been a learn- that on and clients can keep where they can return to
meaning “life full of vigor” ing process and it’s amaz- it in their pocket.”
their families.
– and Makesh promised just ing what our clients have
“I believe dreaming is
All of the common rooms
that for his patients.
taught us.”
in the Lantern are named a talent,” Makesh said.
“Alzheimer’s Disease,
The Lantern of Saybrook after former clients and the “Dreaming the impossible
many times we’ve been is an $8 million project in suites toward the front of and making it possible is a
told it’s a big challenge,” cooperation with Saybrook the facility have more ame- skill. I’m hoping this facility
Makesh said. “What we Township and Ashtabula nities such as microwave can help people. Everyone
have here – we are the County which will house ovens allowing clients who with inner strength – we
Google, the BlackBerry, the patients in the old Dalh- are more independent to can help them as much as
Apple of Alzheimer’s treat- kemper’s building – now re- have that independence, the possible.”
Harbor Coast Guard station holds open house
BY GABRIEL McVEY
Gazette Newspapers
ASHTABULA – The
U.S. Coast Guard Station
Ashtabula on Morton Drive
held its annual open house,
allowing curious visitors to
get a look at the people assigned there and the mission
they conduct – and shedding
light on the importance of
their work as the Coast
Guard examines reducing
the station’s operations in
light of proposed budget
cuts.
“We really have three
missions here,” Bosun’s
Mate Third Class David
Breckenridge said. “Search
and rescue, law enforcement
and boater safety.”
The search-and-rescue
aspect of the Coast Guard
station’s mission became
immediately apparent as
one of the station’s pair of
One of the Harbor station’s Defender-class small boats gets underway to respond to
Photos by Gabriel McVey
a distress call off the Madison coast.
Defender-class boats – called
“twenty-fives” by station
personnel due to the boats’
25-foot length – got underway to respond to a distress
call off Madison.
“The twenty-fives have a
crew compliment of three,”
Breckenridge said. “A coxswain and two personnel to
handle the boat.”
A coxswain (cock-sun) is
a senior enlisted person who
commands the boat while
underway. The Defenderclass – also called Response
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BROOKS
4. Kidnapping, a first-degree
felony;
5. Abduction, a third-degree felony;
6. Tampering with Evidence, a
third-degree felony;
7. Compelling Prostitution, a
third-degree felony, which includes
the same forfeiture specifications as
above;
8. Gross Abuse of a Corpse, a fifthdegree felony;
9. Aggravated Possession of Drugs,
a fifth-degree felony, which includes
one of the same forfeiture specifications as above;
10. Possession of Cocaine, a fifthdegree felony, which includes one of
above;
11. Possession of Heroin, a fifthdegree felony, which includes one of
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above; and
12. Possessing Criminal Tools, a
fifth-degree felony.
Brooks had been previously indicted by the Ashtabula County Grand
Jury on several of the charges above
on Dec. 1, 2015.
This new indictment has been
filed as a result of the substantial
completion of the investigation by
the Ashtabula County Sheriff’s Office
involving the death of Bell, according
to the Ashtabula County Prosecutor’s
Office.
The above charges are in addition
to several weapons and drug trafficking charges filed against Brooks by
the U.S. Attorney’s Office that relate
to the same set of circumstances previously reported by the Prosecutor’s
Office and the Ashtabula County
Sheriff’s Office.
Annie Glenn Communication Disorders
Awareness Day bill signed into law
Annual recognition date will educate Ohioans about
challenges faced by those with communication disorders
COLUMBUS— State Reps.
Michael Sheehy (D-Oregon) and
John Patterson (D-Jefferson)
yesterday applauded the signing
into law of House Bill (HB) 431,
legislation to designate February 17 – Annie Glenn’s birthday
– as the “Annie Glenn Communication Disorders Awareness
Day” in honor of Mrs. Glenn
and to recognize all Ohioans who
struggle with a communication
disorder.
HB 431, introduced by Reps.
Sheehy and Patterson, received
unanimous bipartisan support
in both the House and Senate
and was signed into law by the
governor today.
“Annie Glenn’s remarkable
efforts to overcome her speech
impediment and educate others
about communication disorders
are an inspiration to all,” said
Sheehy. “For that reason, it is
only fitting that we honor Mrs.
Glenn by raising awareness
around this issue that affects
countless Ohioans.”
Mrs. Glenn, married to former astronaut and U.S. Senator John Glenn for over seventy years, struggled for most
of her life with a speech impediment that caused her to stutter
eighty-five percent of her words.
In 1973, she completed an intensive program to address her
stutter at the Communications
Research Institute at Hollins
College in Roanoke, Virginia.
Since then, Mrs. Glenn has been
able to speak freely and has even
become a noted public speaker.
“Annie Glenn is the living
embodiment of the American
spirit – not only has she overcome a major life hurdle, but
by doing so she has become a
role model for thousands,” said
Patterson.
Mrs. Glenn remains a vocal
advocate for raising awareness
about communication disorders,
and has received many awards
for her activism. She serves
on the National Deafness and
other Communication Disorders
Advisory Council of the National
Institutes of Health.
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Local Government Juvenile Court receives state grant
June 1 Ashtabula: Ashtabula County Educational Service Center Governing Board
for youth reclamation program
The Ashtabula County Educational Service Center Govern- BY GABRIEL McVEY
ing Board will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, June Gazette Newspapers
1, at 12:30 p.m. in the office of the County Superintendent
ASHTABULA TOWNSHIP – The
of Schools.
Ashtabula County Juvenile Court
June 8 Ashtabula: Architecture Review Board applied for and was granted over
The Architecture Review Board for the Ashtabula City $756,000 by the Ohio Department of
Harbor Historical District will meet Wednesday, June 8, Youth Services to fund a new youth
at 5 p.m. at the Harbor Topky Library, Walnut Blvd. All services, reclaim and targeted reclaim
applications and agenda items should be submitted by Mon- program to assist troubled and at-risk
day, June 6, to the Ashtabula City Office of Planning and children before they become mired in
Community Development, second floor Municipal Building, the juvenile justice system and to set
them back on track to becoming proMain Ave. Label all documents Attention Review Board.
ductive, law-abiding adults.
“We’re working in partnership
June 9 Denmark Township: Airport Au- with [Ashtabula County] Mental
thority
Health and Recovery Services,” Grant/
The next regular meeting of the Ashtabula County Airport Finance Administrator Kathleen
Authority dba Northeast Ohio Regional Airport will be held Thompson said. “This program is deThursday, June 9, at 8 a.m. at the Northeast Ohio Regional signed to get kids where they need to
Airport, 2382 Airport Road, Jefferson, Ohio.
be in terms of how we can help them
or get them to where they need to be.”
June 14 Jefferson: BOE
Thompson said the program begins
The Jefferson Area Local Schools Board of Education will with a screening consisting of a series
hold a special meeting on 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 14, at the of questions – the answers to which
office of the Board of Education, 121 S. Poplar St., Jeffer- can result in referral to psychiatric or
son. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the upcoming substance abuse counseling or even
treasurer vacancy. No action will be taken.
treatment for abuse or post-traumatic
stress disorder.
June 21 Jefferson: BOE
“The tools this program will give
The Jefferson Area Local Schools Board of Education is us will allow these kids to get the help
moving its regular meeting from Tuesday, June 28, to they need,” Thompson said. “The days
6 p.m. Tuesday, June 21, in the library at the Jefferson of simply incarcerating these kids are
Area Junior/Senior High School. Action will be taken on over.”
agenda items.
Juvenile Court Judge Albert Camplese stressed the program is designed
Ongoing
to make best use of the tools available
The Saybrook Township Park Commission will meet at the and change the culture in Ashtabula
main park, located at 5941 Lake Rd. West, State Route County.
531. All regular meetings are held at 1 p.m. on the third
“We have to draw a bright line,”
Tuesdays of the month. All meetings are open to the public. Camplese said. “A lot of these kids –
they have parents who are involved
The Lenox Township trustees will hold regular meetings
on the first and third Tuesday’s of every month at 7:30 p.m.
at the Lenox Community Center.
The Ashtabula County Market Animal Committee, a
standing committee of the Ashtabula County Agricultural
Society, will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the OSU Extension Office
on the third Thursday of the month with the exception of
August, December and March.
Sheffield Township will be holding Zoning Board meetings
the last Sunday of the month at 10 a.m. at the Sheffield
Vol. Fire Department unless otherwise stated.
The Ashtabula Metroparks Board will hold regular meetings on the second Wednesday of the Month and work
sessions the fourth Wednesday of the Month at 6:30 p.m.
Meetings are held at the Metroparks Board Office 91 N
Chestnut St. in Jefferson.
The Morgan Township Board of Trustees meets the first
and third Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Rock
Creek Fire Hall.
The Ashtabula Soil and Water Conservation District Board
of Supervisors meets on the third Tuesday of each month at
6:30 p.m. and will be held at the District’s office location at
39 Wall Street in Jefferson. The public is welcome.
Board of Elections to meet June 3
The Ashtabula County Board of Elections will meet at
2 p.m. Friday, June 3, at 8 W. Walnut St. The agenda will
include minutes of the last meeting, review of bills, talk of
the budget and any other business to come before the Board.
Secretary Husted’s Office
to hold open office hours
in Ashtabula County
COLUMBUS – Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted last
week announced his office’s June regional office hours.
Regional liaisons for the Secretary of State’s office will be
in 14 counties around Ohio, including Ashtabula.
The purpose of open office hours is to give local residents
an opportunity to learn more about, and stay connected
with, the Secretary of State’s office in an informal and accessible setting.
In addition to making voter registration forms and election information available, regional representatives will
be on hand to answer questions and distribute materials
to those interested in learning more about the other functions of the office such as the business services division and
initiatives including the Ohio Business Profile and Military
Ready-to-Vote program.
Ashtabula County office hours will be held at the following times and locations:
Henderson Memorial Public Library, 54 East Jefferson
Street, Jefferson, Ohio 44047, June 29, 2016, 1-3 p.m.
in the justice system. When we have a
12-year-old who’s a truancy case as it
stands right now, we don’t look at the
fact there’s a 10-year-old brother and
an eight-year-old sister and a whole
family there. What do you do if there’s
a meth-addicted mother?”
Camplese said with Ohio closing
most of its juvenile detention facilities
and making funds available to counties throughout the state for sentencing alternatives, it’s critical now to set
up the infrastructure and put these
programs in action while the window
of opportunity is open.
“The state is being very helpful,”
Camplese said in an email. “We are doing our best to benefit from the philosophical shift. We have also been at
the forefront of other state initiatives.”
The most pressing need, Camplese
and Thompson agreed, was space at
the juvenile facility on Donahoe Drive.
“One of the programs we’re doing
is a community service gardening program,” Thompson said. “The kids will
grow produce for donation and learn
about gardening. As it is right now,
we can’t do that because we don’t have
cameras or communication for staff.
This grant will allow us to install those
cameras and an intercom system so we
can have the kids participate in this.”
Camplese concurred.
“If you take a look around this facility, you’ll see,” Camplese said. “I have
to turn over my courtroom for part
of the day for programs. We have a
handshake agreement with [Children
Services] to use a room and in Conneaut at the court there to use a room.
It works, but it’d be a lot simpler from
a logistical and budget standpoint to
do that all here.”
Thompson laid out the program’s
justifications as evidence-based,
subject to audit as well as inspection
and more effective than simply jailing
children for offenses.
“Our program was designed at
the University of Cincinnati and we
have a team from there that comes
out and makes sure we’re adhering to
the program’s guidelines,” Thompson
said. “I mean, you can lock these kids
up here. They go to class, it’s air conditioned, they have other kids to talk
to. This program – honestly – they
have to work.”
Camplese said youth intervention
is sound economic sense as well.
“I get it all the time – parents who
ask me, ‘Why isn’t Sarah in YDC?’,”
Camplese said. “Implicit in that is
that we have jails for them – which
we don’t – and the implicit suggestion
they’re willing to pay taxpayer funds
for these jails that don’t exist. I’d say
to them, ‘If you’ll set aside 85 percent
of your income for these jails you want,
then maybe others will follow your
good example and we can build them.’
There’s also the tacit understanding
we’re housing inmates at taxpayer
expense and once they’re out, they’re
not attractive to employers.”
Thompson said the days of incarceration and the punitive model of
corrections belongs to the past.
“All you have to do is look at the
past,” Thompson said. “We tried that
and it didn’t work. We have to use
more than one tool – the right tool for
the right job.”
Prevention Coalition to host ‘Community in Crisis’ seminar
GABRIEL McVEY
Gazette Newspapers
GENEVA – The Geneva High School
auditorium will play host to a drug
awareness seminar June 1 from 5-7
p.m. hosted by the Ashtabula County
Prevention Coalition and aimed at raising awareness of drug abuse warning
signs in their children as the school year
ends and summer break begins.
“As kids are getting out of school,
a lot of things can happen between
June and August,” Prevention Coalition Coordinator Kaitie Park said. “We
just wanted to provide them with some
warning signs – what to look out for
with their kids.”
Park and the Prevention Coalition
began planning the seminar after being contacted by Ashtabula Western
County Court Judge David Schroeder.
“It occurred to me, and the genesis
for this whole thing was that I belong
to the Geneva Rotary Club and every
week they’d talk about the stories they’d
heard and finally one of the members
stood up and said, ‘I am in recovery and
we need to do something about this,’”
Schroeder said. “It just floored us. So
he said this – it really moved everybody
and they then asked me, being the local
judge, ‘Is there anything you can do?’”
Schroeder had noticed a rapid and
serious uptick in heroin cases professionally as well.
“I have noticed as the Western
County Court Judge – really I’m the
lowest-level court judge and we’re the
first line when somebody gets arrested
for a felony case they come and see
us,” Schroeder said. “As such, I have
noticed in the past three or four months
a dramatic increase in the amount of
heroin cases. It’s occupying almost all
of my time, having these people come in.
They’re in desperate straits when they
come in and unfortunately it’s too late
for a lot of these people, in the sense
that they can be perhaps rehabilitated
but they’re an addict and it goes beyond
anything I can do to help them.”
Moved by addicts’ plight and seeing
firsthand the damage addiction does to
otherwise healthy and productive lives,
Schroeder looked at efforts already underway aimed at prevention – particu-
larly a pilot program at Geneva High in
cooperation with the Rotary Club and
University Hospitals.
“I made contact once with University
Hospitals and they are teaching a class
called ‘Life Skills/Life Consequences,’”
Schroeder said. “We would come in at
various points in time and either I or my
wife, who’s a retired probation officer,
would speak to them about the consequences of this bad behavior – whatever
that behavior would be… mostly we
focused on alcohol and drugs.”
Schroeder looked at expanding efforts to prevent students using drugs
and worked in cooperation with local
law enforcement, substance abuse facilities and schools.
“We also did an assembly a few
months back for all the tenth graders. Next year we plan to expand it,”
Schroder said. “We brought into the
assembly some people in recovery,
a representative of the coroner’s office, sheriff’s department, [Ashtabula
County Prosecutor] Nick Iarocci, myself
to just matter-of-fact present to these
kids the consequences of drug use.”
But Schroeder found the approach,
while important, was incomplete as it
did not incorporate parents.
“We’re not getting the message
across to these people,” Schroeder said.
“Part of it is a generational thing; the
parents probably smoked some pot,
drank, maybe did some other things and
they’re reluctant to take these issues
on out of guilt, don’t want to look like a
hypocrite or ‘Oh, I made it through, I’m
fine, I’m working every day.’”
Community in Crisis is designed to
shift the dialogue and provide a wakeup call.
“I have become convinced that people
don’t realize that you can’t try this
stuff even once – I call it my ‘Never
Once’ agenda,” Schroeder said. “That
sensibility some people have about
pot or alcohol – that doesn’t apply to
heroin or methamphetamine – that’s
the message we’re trying to get across
is ‘Never Once.’”
Some of the “consequences” Schroeder is trying to emphasize can damage
a child’s economic and educational prospects for life – drug convictions can bar
a child from military service, employ-
ment and federal student financial aid.
“We also mix into this the employment component – we talk about employers requiring people to take drug
tests and polygraph tests,” Schroeder
said. “We ask how many people want to
go into the military, how many people
want to go to college, how many want
to go to work? You want to go into the
military? You can’t have a substance
abuse problem. You want to get a job?
Employers are testing. College kids
are really the problem because they’re
delaying consequences – they party as
much as they want for four years, they
don’t have to take drug tests and they
don’t have to worry about this.”
Schroeder contacted Park and set
up the seminar on short notice in a
last-minute effort to raise awareness
among parents.
“Doing this, he contacted me and
said, ‘I want to do something for the parents – I want to educate parents,’” Park
said. “‘We’re talking to the kids but
let’s make sure the parents are able to
focus on what we need to do with them
this summer. What we’re finding is a
lot of adults, a lot of parents don’t even
realize there’s that connection between
prescription pain pills and heroin.”
Student athletes can find themselves
at particular risk as sports injuries are
frequently treated with opiate pain
medication and two of three heroin
addicts say they began their addiction
with prescription pain medication.
Graduates can also find themselves at
parties during the summer before college and be tempted to try something
they wouldn’t before as a newly-minted
adult and feeling a bit adrift in the
gap between the child’s world and the
adult world.
Schroeder means for Community in
Crisis to give information to parents
that will help them to help their children and protect them from making a
decision that can set their lives on a
path that is difficult to escape and often
ends, at best in treatment but can end
in prison…or the cemetery.
“This is a program focused on the
parents, we don’t want kids there,”
Schroeder said. “We want to focus on
the information they need and what
to look for to keep their children safe.”
County News
Growth Partnership releases May 2016 Ashtabula County jobs report summary
BY STEFANIE WESSELL
Gazette Newspapers
JEFFERSON - Last
week, Growth Partnership
for Ashtabula County CEO
Don Iannone released the
May 2016 Ashtabula County
jobs report summary.
Iannone wrote in an
email announcing the report that Growth Partnership has begun producing a
Monthly Jobs Report as part
of the Economic and Community Dashboard Project.
The Monthly Jobs Report
discusses monthly and longer term changes in employment, unemployment and
the labor force in Ashtabula
County. Data from the U.S.
Bureau of Labor Statistics
(BLS) is used in preparing
the report, and all data are
based on individual places
of residence.
“In other words, the data
refers to people who live in
Ashtabula County who are
working inside and outside
the county or who are unemployed,” Iannone wrote.
Financial support for the
new Monthly Jobs Report
has been provided by an
anonymous donor, Iannone
said.
“We wish to express our
gratitude to this generous
donor, who recognizes that
information and knowledge
are important to economic
development,” Iannone said.
Although the full report
can be found online at www.
ashtabulagrowth.com by
clicking on the red link on
the right side of the front
page entitled “Growth Partnership Monthly Jobs Report: May 2016 (Download
Here),” Iannone provided
the following highlights:
1. Summary: Ashtabula
County employment averaged 41,800 in March
2016, about the same level
of employment as 2010. The
current labor force average
was 44,400. The county’s
labor force contracted by
5,600 since 2007, but the
rate of labor force contraction has slowed since mid2014. The unemployment
picture has improved over
the past several years as the
number of unemployed and
the unemployment rate has
decreased. However, the un-
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graphs provided by Growth Partnership for Ashtabula County
employment rate improvement has primarily been due
to labor force contraction,
rather than employment
growth.
2. Employment: The
twelve-month moving average of employment in the
county decreased from about
46,600 in 2007 to 41,900 in
2010 and has remained at
that level during the national economic recovery.
The volatile “not seasonally
adjusted” employment estimate for March 2016 surged
to 41,816, about 600 better
than the previous March.
3. Labor Force: The labor
force includes all persons
at least 16 years old with
a job or seeking a job, and
excludes persons in the military or institutionalized. In
Ashtabula County, the labor
force has decreased from
50,000 in 2007 to 44,400 in
early 2016, a loss of 5,600.
The recession may have
accelerated the contraction
and the weak recovery led
to some discouraged workers
who stopped efforts to gain
employment. The county’s
labor force has been contracting for a decade, but
the rate of loss slowed in
2015. The labor force grew
slightly in preliminary 2016
estimates.
4. Labor Force: Since
2007, the annual rate of
change in the labor force
has typically been negative
with varying loss rates of
-300 to -700. However, the
rate of loss has been decreasing since mid-2014 and the
labor force expanded in early
2016, possibly due to the
mild winter.
5. Unemployment: Unemployment includes persons
who are currently jobless,
available for work and actively seeking for work in the
past four weeks. A person
not seeking work but still
jobless, is not considered
part of the labor force and
not counted as unemployed.
The post-recession decrease
of 4,000 in Ashtabula County unemployment would normally be regarded as a favorable occurrence, but nearly
the same number stopped
actively seeking work.
6. Unemployment Rate:
Ashtabula County’s unemployment rate has been
decreasing since 2010. The
average unemployment rate
in Ashtabula County for the
past 12 months averaged 6.1
percent, which was below
the long-term average rate
of 8.6-percent.
7. Difference 1-percent
Change Makes: With a labor force of about 45,000, a
change of 1 percent in the
number of persons employed
or unemployed represents a
numerical change affecting
450 workers.
8. Important Point: Unemployment and unemployment rates may be affected
significantly by both hiring
and labor force changes.
When the unemployment
rate drops and the number
of unemployed persons decreases, it may be because
more persons are hired, or
because persons stop seeking work, or both. Since employment was not growing
since 2010, the falling unemployment rate in Ashtabula
County was largely due to
persons leaving the labor
force.
In a note on data, Iannone wrote that the data for
Ashtabula County employment and unemployment
comes from the Bureau of
Labor Statistics Local Area
Unemployment Statistics
(LAUS) program and is not
seasonally adjusted. LAUS
provides official monthly and
annual average estimates of
civilian labor force, employment, unemployment, and
unemployment rates for
about 7,500 subnational
areas, including Ashtabula
County. LAUS estimates are
based on individual place of
residence.
Bosun’s Mate Third Class David Breckenridge is pictured
in the Harbor station’s briefing and training space.
Boat – Small or RB-S – is a standard small boat in Coast
Guard service since 2002. They’re powered by a pair of 225
horsepower Honda outboard engines with a range of 150175 nautical miles with a top speed of 45 knots, or about
55 miles per hour.
Breckenridge said the Ashtabula station is manned by
about 18 personnel at present who work in a two-day-on,
two-day-off rotation with rotating weekends. While on duty,
Coast Guard personnel not deployed in their small boats
make use of offices, a communication center to relay distress signals and coordinate rescue assets, a small lounge
with television and kitchen facilities, a gym, a training and
briefing room and three berthing spaces – one for female
personnel.
Outside the main building is a boathouse where maintenance personnel can service the twenty-fives when not
in use.
“While we’re on duty, we stay pretty busy,” Breckenridge
said. “Depending on who’s rotating through, we have a lot
of training going on.”
The Harbor Coast Guard station is responsible for the
lake shore from Geneva to just past the Pennsylvania state
line and further out in deeper water the Fairport and Erie
stations with larger boats take over duties.
“We train a lot with Fairport,” Breckenridge said. “We
work with them to certify with towing so we’re competent
when we have to tow someone in.”
The Coast Guard has recently proposed shuttering the
Harbor station during the colder months when boating out
of Ashtabula Harbor slows or stops and will respond from its
Fairport and Erie stations. County and local governments
have opposed this move in face-to-face meetings with Coast
Guard representatives as well as through ordinances passed
by city, village and township governments.
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Geneva and Harpersfield hold Memorial
Day ceremonies to honor fallen heroes
BY GABRIEL McVEY
Gazette Newspapers
GENEVA/HARPERSFIELD – The City of Geneva
and Harpersfield Township
held memorial ceremonies
May 30 at Union Cemetery
and Harpersfield Cemetery
respectively to honor the
150th anniversary of Memorial Day and to honor
fallen service members from
Northeast Ohio and nationwide.
The City of Geneva’s commemoration began with a
parade at 9 a.m., ending at
Union Cemetery on Eastwood Street. The Geneva
Area High School marching
band played the National
Anthem and the Veterans
of Foreign Wars Post # 6846
Honor Guard conducted a
21-gun salute, followed by
“Taps” played by a member
of the marching band.
The guest speaker invited
to address the assembled
crowd was unable to make
it due to a weather-related
flight delay and the Honor
Guard commander played a
recording of outtakes from
Pres. Ronald Reagan’s first
inaugural address extolling
the sacrifices made by U.S.
military personnel throughout history as being critical
to America’s freedom and
liberty.
Harpersfield Township
held its commemoration beginning at 11 a.m., beginning
with a parade of Boy and
Girl Scout troops, a convertible holding the Harpersfield
Township trustees, a group
of Cork Elementary students
VFW Post #6846 Honor
Guard conducts a 21gun salute during the
Harpersfield Memorial
Day ceremony at
Harpersiflield Cemetery
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patriotic themes and the
VFW Post #6846 Honor
Guard.
Both ceremonies included
a flyover by a pair of World
War II-era P-51 Mustangs,
which flew low over the
cemeteries and peeled off,
leaving a contrail, to honor
the fallen.
The honor guard conducted a 21-Gun Salute
followed by “Echo Taps” – a
call and response version of
Taps played by Erik Braun
and Barbara Taft.
Harpersfield Township
Trustee Cliff Henry gave
brief opening remarks followed by a flower-laying
ceremony at the veterans’
cenotaph by Girl Scout Troop
80435 and Boy Scout Troop
750 in which the girls laid
flowers at the memorial and
the boys saluted the flag.
Ken Acord was invited to
sing and performed “POW369,” “I Drive Your Truck”
and “God Bless the U.S.A.,”
followed by a benediction
from Harpersfield resident
Les Tinner.
Cecilia O’Connell-Corbin
of Girl Scout Troop #80435
lays a flower at the
Harpersfield Cemetery
veterans’ cenotaph.
photos by gabriel mcvey
VFW Post #6846 Honor Guard is at attention during the Memorial Day ceremony at Union Cemetery in Geneva.
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For the Record
Conneaut Police
• At 9:58 a.m. May 19, a 911 hang-up
call was received from a Chamberlain
Boulevard business.
• At 1:18 p.m. May 19, a disabled
motor vehicle was reported on I-90.
• At 3:24 p.m. May 19, a domestic
altercation was reported on West
Main Road.
• At 6:44 p.m. May 19, an unwanted
person was reported at a West Main
Road business.
• At 7:44 p.m. May 19, an East Main
Road resident reported harassment.
• At 3:28 p.m. May 19, a 911 hangup call was received on Main Street.
• At 4:33 p.m. May 19, a civil dispute
was reported on Harbor Street.
was reported on Keefus Road.
• At 5:46 p.m. May 19, units were
requested to check the well-being of
a Broad Street resident.
• At 10:07 p.m. May 19, suspicious
activity was reported on Chestnut
Street.
• At 10:41 p.m. May 19, a reckless
driver was reported on Lake Road.
• At 8:08 p.m. May 19, illegal dumping was reported on Day Street.
• At 8:58 p.m. May 19, units assisted
another agency at a Buffalo Street
residence.
• At 12:10 a.m. May 20, criminal
mischief was reported on Mill Street.
• At 8:14 a.m. May 20, a disabled
motor vehicle was reported on 16th
Street.
• At 9:23 a.m. May 20, a trespassing
incident was reported at a West Main
Road business.
• At 12:30 p.m. May 20, a neighbor
dispute was reported on Lake Erie
Street.
• At 1:37 p.m. May 20, a child
restraint violation was reported on
State Street.
• At 4:03 p.m. May 20, a Fairview
Drive resident reported a fraud.
motor vehicle was reported on I-90.
• At 6:07 p.m. May 20, a custody
dispute was reported on Main Street.
was reported on Creek Road.
• At 8:10 p.m. May 20, a burglary
alarm was reported on South Ridge
Road.
altercation was reported on Monroe
Street.
requested to check the welfare of a
Buffalo Street resident.
• At 9:10 p.m. May 20, a custody
dispute was reported on Main Street.
• At 12:19 a.m. May 21, a suspicious
person was checked on Main Street.
• At 12:23 a.m. May 21, a suspicious
person was checked on Mill Street.
• At 12:50 a.m. May 21, units responded to Orange Street regarding
a 911 hang-up call.
• At 1:34 p.m. May 21, a disturbance
was reported on Main Street.
• At 2:49 p.m. May 21, a 911 hang
up call was received from Grandview
Avenue.
motor vehicle was reported on Mill
Street.
• At 4:31 p.m. May 21, a motor
vehicle accident was reported on
Main Street.
• At 5:40 p.m. May 21, a juvenile
complaint was reported on Harbor
Street.
• At 7:03 p.m. May 21, a trespassing
incident was reported at an East Main
Road business.
• At 9:30 p.m. May 21, a Mill Street
resident reported harassment.
• At 11:03 p.m. May 21, a disturbance
was reported on Joann Drive.
• At 1:48 a.m. May 22, a disturbance
was reported on Main Street.
• At 3:59 p.m. May 22, a suspicious
person was reported on State Street.
• At 11:43 a.m. May 22, a domestic
altercation was reported on Spring
Street.
• At 4:46 p.m. May 22, units responded to Orange Street regarding
a 911 hang up call.
• At 5:02 p.m. May 22, loud music
was reported on Harbor Street.
• At 5:57 p.m. May 22, an unwanted
person was reported at a Darling
Street residence.
altercation was reported in the area of
East Main and Tyler Avenue.
person was reported on Harbor Street.
altercation was reported on Keefus
Road.
driver was reported on I-90.
• At 7:42 p.m. May 22, an unruly
juvenile was reported on Main Street.
• At 7:56 p.m. May 22, suspicious
activity was reported in the area of
Whitney and Main Street.
person was reported on Whitney
Street.
altercation was reported on Whitney
Street.
was reported on West Main Road.
• At 4:42 p.m. May 23, a Lake Breeze
resident reported a fraud.
• At 6:26 p.m. May 23, a Whitney
Street resident reported a theft.
• At 9:09 p.m. May 23, a Spring Street
resident reported a theft.
driver was reported on Harbor Street.
• At 11:12 p.m. May 23, a 911 hangup call was received from a Grant
Street residence.
vehicle was reported on State Street.
• At 1:44 a.m. May 24, a reckless
driver was reported on I-90.
• At 10:56 a.m. May 24, a State Street
alarm was reported on Bridgeview
Lane.
• At 4:56 p.m. May 24, a 911 hang up
call was received from an East Main
Road residence.
• At 5:26 p.m. May 24, a 16th Street
resident reported damage to a vehicle.
person was reported on West Main
Road.
• At 7:54 p.m. May 24, a 911 hang up
call was received from a Mill Street
residence.
altercation was reported on Main
Street.
• At 1:29 a.m. May 25, the sound
of gunshots was reported on West
Main Road.
• At 1:34 a.m. May 25, a Gore Road
• At 10:59 a.m. May 25, a disabled
vehicle was reported on I-90.
motor vehicle was reported in the area
of State and Broad Street.
• At 5:13 p.m. May 25, a 911 hang-up
call was received from a Bliss Avenue
residence.
• At 5:36 p.m. May 25, a Senator
Street resident reported a fraud.
requested to check the welfare of a
Lake Road resident.
driver was reported on Main Street.
driver was reported on Mill Street.
• At 8:31 p.m. May 25, a domestic altercation was reported on Lake Road.
vehicle was reported on West Main
Road.
altercation was reported on Jackson
Street.
alarm was reported on West Main
Road.
• At 11:51 p.m. May 25, a Maple
Avenue resident reported a possible
breaking and entering.
Jefferson Police
May 18
• 7:10 p.m. - An officer observed
a suspect with an active arrest warrant through the Ashtabula County
Sheriff’s Office enter a vehicle in the
Discount Drug Mart parking lot. The
officer conducted a traffic stop and
placed the suspect into custody. The
suspect was released and advised to
take care of his warrant.
• 10:15 p.m. - An officer conducted
a traffic stop on N. Market St. On reviewing information against database
information, the officer discovered
the driver, Nicole Kidd, had an active
arrest warrant through the Madison
Village Police Department. While
processing, the driver began to manifest symptoms she may have swallowed narcotics to avoid them being
found. Kidd became unresponsive
and the officer administered Narcan
and revived her. The officer summoned emergency medical personnel
who transported Kidd to University
Hospitals Geneva Memorial. The
officer cited Kidd for driving with
a suspended license, fictitious registration, as well as filing a report
with the Ashtabula County Prosecutor’s Office for review on evidence
tampering, falsification and heroin
possession charges.
May 19
• 8:13 a.m. - An officer responded
to a vandalism complaint at 39 Wall
St. A resident there said his vehicle’s
tires had been slashed.
• 12:48 p.m. - An officer responded
to a private property vehicle crash
at Lantern Beverage. The officer
collected photographs and insurance
information, then cleared the scene.
• 9:30 p.m. - An officer responded to
a bear sighting on N. Market St. The
officer patrolled the area, but did not
locate the bear.
May 20
• 4:34 p.m. - An officer responded to
a disorderly conduct complaint at 333
S. Market St. The officer questioned
the parties to a loud verbal argument
there that they need to better get along
and cleared the scene.
to a bear sighting at 38 E. Pine St.
The officer followed protocol from
the Ohio Department of Natural
Resources and sounded his vehicle
siren and fired nonlethal rounds from
his shotgun to frighten off the animal.
to a hit-and-run, private property
crash at Hau Po. The officer logged
photographs of the damaged vehicle
into evidence and cleared the scene.
May 21
• 9:20 a.m. - An officer responded to
a bear sighting at 42 E. Beech St. The
bear had traveled to E. Ashtabula St.
where a group of people had treed the
animal and were taking photographs.
The officer advised the people present
to leave the bear alone. The officer
discovered the bear was sleeping up
the tree.
Ashtabula Police
5/23/16
• 02:08 – 2000 block of Glover Dr.
A domestic violence report was received. One felony arrest was made.
• 04:27 – 1000 block of Carriage Hill
Dr. Caller reports loud banging.
• 09:46 – 3000 block of Lake Ave. A
caller reported a disturbance.
• 10:38 – 4000 block of Topper Ave.
A caller reported lost property.
• 12:26 – 5000 block of Adams Ave.
EXPIRED LICENSE PLATE.
• 13:42 – 5000 block of Washington
Ave. A group of about 6-8 males
were loitering in the roadway. Two
field contacts were made with known
gang ties.
• 15:29 – 1000 block of W 19th St.
A juvenile who has an active arrest
warrants was being sought by Law
Enforcement.
• 16:36 – 5000 block of Summer Ave.
A caller reported domestic violence.
• 18:04 – 1000 block of Robin Cir.
Caller reports arguments.
• 19:23 – 1000 block of West Ave.
The caller reports a disturbance.
• 21:09 – 1000 block of W Prospect
Rd. IMPERSONATING PEACE OFFICE. A caller reported a disturbance.
• 20:53 – 5000 block of Adams Ave.
The caller reports a disturbance.
• 23:01 – 1000 block of Robin Cir. A
caller reports the landlord trespassed
and shit off the utilities.
• 23:10 – 3000 block of Lake Ave. A
caller reported for police to check the
wellbeing of an individual.
5/24/16
• 02:00 – 100 block of W 44th St.
JAIL. Inmate flooded his cell.
• 08:26 – 100 block of W 44th St.
A disturbance at the city jail by an
incarcerated male.
• 10:56 – 90 block of W 43rd St. A
caller reports a child was playing by
himself in the street.
• 13:29 – 5000 block of Woodman
Ave. Children Services requested
a standby.
• 14:02 – 1000 block of W 6th St. A
caller reported a drug overdose. The
call resulted in one male being cited
for drug abuse instruments.
• 15:50 – 1000 block of Union Ave.
A report of a juvenile with a dog bite
was received.
• 15:45 – 2000 block of Larson Ln.
WARRANT. A caller reported an
assault.
• 18:50 – 600 block of W 39 St. The
caller reports someone ran over his
fence.
• 18:55 – 2000 block of Lake Ave.
Drugs were found on an individual
at ACMC.
• 21:33 – 4000 block of Park Ave. A
male was cited for OVI. He had been
stopped after a hit skip accident in
the township.
• 21:53 – 100 block of W 44th St. The
caller thinks someone is trying to sell
her stolen items.
• 22:17 – 1000 block of E 46th St.
Fighting couple.
5/25/16
• 06:14 – 100 block of W 44th St.
JAIL. Problem with a prisoner.
• 12:08 – 1000 block of Lambros Ln.
Female in lobby to report her vehicle
was used without her permission.
• 13:13 – 1000 block of W 9th St.
Female in the lobby to report theft of
money from her residence.
• 14:57 – 300 block of W 48th St.
Caller reports a female smashed her
vehicle window and stole her temp
tags off of her new Toyota.
• 17:49 – 700 block of W 35th St.
PETTY THEFT- PURSE SNATCHING. Caller reporting she was threatened.
• 19:39 – 2000 block of Norman Ave.
Report of two stolen bikes.
• 22:11 – 3000 block of West Ave.
A report of child endangerment was
received.
• 22:22 – 4000 block of Mckinley
Ave. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.
Boyfriend choked caller.
5/26/2016
• 03:36 – 1000 block of W Prospect
Rd. TELEPHONE EMERGENCY
911 HANGUP.
• 09:37 – 1000 block of W 9th St.
ANIMAL AT LARGE.
• 15:21 – 1000 block of E 46th St.
BURGLARY. A caller reported an
assault with a firearm.
• 17:01 – 1000 block of Lake Ave.
Traffic stop for DUS and warrant
served.
• 18:35 – 5000 block of McCreery
Ave. Male in the lobby to report
identity theft.
• 20:18 – 1000 block of E 46th St.
A follow up investigation to a stolen
cell phone.
• 20:19 – 1000 block of W 8th St. A
burglary was reported.
• 21:19 – 900 block of W 38th St. A
domestic assault was reported. One
arrest was made.
Orwell Police
May 24
• 10:33 am – Criminal mischief reported on East Main Street
• 3:20 pm – Assist OSHP on US 322
May 25
• 8:15 pm – Assist Roaming Shores
Police on Ashtabula Point
• 11:00 pm – Traffic complaint on
East Main Street
May 26
• 8:37 pm – Traffic complaint on
North Maple Avenue
May 27
• 12:58 am – Suspicious activity on
East Main Street
• 1:40 am – Suspicious activity on
East Main Street
• 2:28 am – Ovi/Drug arrest on
Dorsey Avenue
• 1:25 pm – Domestic Violence on
East Main Street
• 3:53 pm – Unruly juvenile on East
Main Street
May 28
• 1:03 am – Assist OSHP on East
Main Street
Ashtabula County
Weekly Traffic Advisory
***NEW***
Various routes in Ashtabula County
(Tuesday, May 31 – until further notice) - Beginning
on Tuesday, May 31, the following routes will have
various daily lane restrictions for pavement repairs
and resurfacing:
• SR 167 between SR 7 and the Pennsylvania State
line.
• US 6 between SR 7 and the Pennsylvania State line.
• US 322 between the Geauga County line and SR 7.
This work is the beginning of a $900,000 project
to make spot paving repairs to various routes in
Ashtabula, Mahoning & Trumbull Counties. The
entire project is scheduled to be completed by late
September 2016.
US Route 20 in Saybrook Township
(Tuesday, May 31 – Friday, June 3) - Beginning
Tuesday, May 31, US 20 just west of the western
Ashtabula Corporation limit will be reduced to one
lane in each direction for a culvert replacement.
State Route 193 in Dorset Township
(Until further notice) - SR 193 between SR 307 and
SR 167 is NOW OPEN.
***ONGOING***
US Route 6; State Routes 7 & 193 in Andover,
Pierpont & Dorset Townships
(Until further notice) - The following routes have
various lane restrictions for chip sealing:
• US 6 between the northern Andover Corporation
limit to just south of Leon Rd.,
• SR 7 between US 6 and SR 167
• SR 193 between Allen Comp./Marrian Rd. to just
north of Kyle Rd.
This work is part of a $1.3 million project to chip
seal US 6 between the northern Andover Corporation
limit and just south of Leon Rd., SR 7 between US 6
and SR 167 and SR 193 between Allen Comp. / Marrian Rd. to just north of Kyle Rd. The entire project
is scheduled to be completed by mid- June 2016.
State Route 11 in New Lyme and Lenox
Townships
(Until further notice) - SR 11 between US Route 6
and SR 307 is reduced to one lane in each direction
for resurfacing. This work is part of a $5.4 million
project to repair and resurface SR 11 between SR
307 and US 6. The entire project is scheduled to be
completed by September 2016.
US Route 20 in the Village of North Kingsville
& the City of Conneaut
(Until further notice) - US Route 20 at the Village
of North Kingsville and City of Conneaut between
Overpass Drive and Industry Rd. is reduced to one
lane in each directions for sidewalk construction.
This work is part of an $11.3 million project to
replace the bridge between Industry Rd. and Overpass Drive. The entire project is scheduled to be
completed by late June 2016.
State Routes 46 & 307 in Village of Jefferson;
Jefferson Plymouth, Austinburg and
Harpersfield Townships
(Until Further Notice) - SR 307 between SR 534 and
SR 46 has various daily lane restrictions for resurfacing. This work is part of a $2.2 million project
to resurface SR 46 between the southern Village of
Jefferson corporation limit and SR 11 and on SR
307 between SR 534 and SR 46. The project also
includes bridge repairs on SR 307. The entire project
is schedule to be completed by late July 2016.
Interstate 90 in Austinburg, Plymouth and
Saybrook Townships
(Until further notice) - Traffic on I-90 eastbound
between Chapel Rd. and State Rd. is shifted over
to the westbound lanes via a crossover condition.
Two lanes of traffic are maintained in each direction
with all traffic placed on the I-90 westbound lanes.
(Until further notice)
SR 11 northbound and southbound over I-90 is reduced to one lane of traffic in each direction, with all
traffic traveling on the southbound lanes of SR 11.
(Until further notice)
The following ramp closures are in place :
• The ramp from SR 11 northbound to I-90 westbound is closed through early August. The detour
is SR 11 northbound to Seven Hills Rd. to SR 11
southbound.
• The ramp from SR 11 northbound to I-90 eastbound
is closed through early August. The detour is SR 167
east to SR 193 north to I-90 eastbound.
• The ramp from I-90 eastbound to SR 11 northbound
is closed through early October. The detour is SR
45 north to US 20 east to SR 11 north.
• The ramp from I-90 eastbound to SR 11 southbound is closed through early October. The detour is
SR 45 south to SR 307 east to SR 167 to SR 11 south.
• The ramp from SR 11 southbound to I-90 eastbound is closed through early October. The detour is
US 20 eastbound to SR 193 south to I-90 eastbound.
This work is part of a $68 million project to replace
pavement along I-90 from just west of SR 45 to just
east of SR 11. The project also includes modifications to the I-90/SR 11 interchange and repairs to
seven bridges along I-90. The entire project is scheduled to be completed by November 2016.
For the Record
Ashtabula County Sheriff’s Reports Nagle sentenced to
Disclaimer: All information found on the Records pages has been found in public records
provided by the law-enforcement agencies.
Although suspects may have been arrested,
they may not have at this point been charged
or found guilty of a crime.
May 18
• 6:50 p.m. - A deputy responded to a protective order violation at 5828 Sheppard Rd.,
Saybrook Township. A resident there said
her ex-boyfriend, whom she sought a protective order against, had slowly driven past her
home that day. The deputy verified the court
protection order and judged the distance to
the road to be within 500 feet as mandated
by the order. The deputy filed a report with
Ashtabula Municipal Court for review on
temporary protection order violation charges.
May 19
• 6:35 p.m. - Deputies responded to a tip of
narcotics manufacture and distribution at
1702 E. 29th St., Ashtabula Township. Deputies had responded to several previous incidents involving domestic violence and drug
offenses previously involving Joshua Brunty,
age 34. The homeowner Donna Brunty, age
55, said her son Joshua was not at home and
allowed deputies into her home. Deputies
also searched a camper on the property and
discovered Joshua Brunty hiding in a cabinet, as well as suspected methamphetamine,
drug paraphernalia and hypodermic syringes.
Deputies placed him in custody. During a
search of the premises, a deputy discovered a
methamphetamine laboratory atop a burn pit
in the back yard further search yielded five
more laboratories inside the house. The deputies arrested Joshua Colby on an active capias
arrest warrant for failure to appear at a bail
hearing and issued a summons to Ashtabula
Municipal Court on charges of illegal drug
manufacture, illegal chemical assembly to
manufacture drugs, methamphetamine possession, child endangerment, possession of
drug abuse instruments and possession of
drug paraphernalia. A deputy issued Donna
Brunty a summons to Ashtabula Municipal
Court on permitting drug abuse and child
endangerment charges.
May 20
• 1:12 p.m. - A deputy responded to an assault
complaint at 3002 S. Ridge Rd. E., Ashtabula
Township. A resident there said a verbal
argument between her and her sister-in-law
escalated and her sister-in-law picked her up
and threw her to the floor, causing bumps and
bruises for which she sought medical care.
The deputy proceeded to the sister-in-law’s
home to question her and her husband said
she was not home. The deputy advised him
to tell his wife to stay clear of her brother’s
home and to contact him to make a statement.
• 1:44 p.m. - Deputies responded to a
domestic violence complaint at Geneva
Motel, 4829 North Ridge Rd. E. A resident
there said his girlfriend had assaulted him
with a utility knife. A deputy examined the
wounds on his forearm and determined they
were inconsistent with defensive wounds. A
deputy questioned the female suspect, who
said she’d told her boyfriend she was leaving
him and taking their child – whereupon he
cut himself and called emergency services
claiming it was her. When asked to submit
to DNA testing to evaluate the veracity of his
claims, he agreed, but seemed to the deputy
hesitant to do so. The female asked for her
baby’s birth certificate in her boyfriend’s
briefcase so she could leave with her child.
Inside the briefcase, a deputy discovered a
loaded semiautomatic pistol and some loose
Percocet capsules. A deputy filed a report
with Western County Court for review on
charges against the male suspect for falsification, obstructing official business and
possession of schedule II narcotics.
May 22
• 4:46 a.m. - Deputies responded to a burglar
alarm at the Eagles Club, 6210 State Route
85, Andover Township. A deputy discovered
the suspect had cut the telephone lines to the
business in an effort to disable the alarm system, which triggered the alarm system’s radio backup. A canine officer scent-tracked a
set of footprints to a location where evidence
indicated the suspect had entered a vehicle
and fled. Neither the deputies nor the property custodian found signs of forced entry.
May 23
• 2:46 p.m. - A deputy responded to an unruly juvenile complaint at 5968 State Route
45, Rome Township. During an argument
between mother and daughter, the girl broke
several household items and left the house on
foot up State Route 45 to see her father. The
deputy stopped and questioned the girl about
her behavior and the mother arrived and was
questioned as well. The deputy turned the girl
over to her mother and filed a report with the
Ashtabula County Juvenile Prosecutor for
review of habitually unruly charges.
• 5:52 p.m. - A deputy conducted a traffic
stop at Dorset Convenience Store, 3276
Footville-Richmond Rd., Dorset Township.
The deputy cited the driver to Eastern County
Court for driving with a suspended license.
May 24
• 6:23 p.m. - A deputy conducted a traffic
stop on Mells Rd., Dorset Township. The
deputy cited the driver to Eastern County
Court for driving with a suspended license
and issued a warning for fictitious registration and failure to comply with a law enforcement officer signal.
• 8:28 p.m. - A deputy responded to a missing child complaint at 1371 Tompkins Rd.,
Lenox Township. A resident there said his
15-year-old daughter had an early school
dismissal and asked to go to the Mentor
Mall with her 19-year-old boyfriend and he
denied her permission. She left anyway and
had not come back. The deputy put out a “be
on the lookout” advisory for the girl. The
father later called and said she’d returned.
The deputy filed a report with the Ashtabula
County Juvenile Prosecutor for review of
habitually unruly charges.
May 25
• 6:56 p.m. - A deputy responded to an assault complaint at 3327 Dickenson Rd. A
bystander observed a male striking a female
inside a vehicle and pulled in front of it
to stop the vehicle so she could leave and
took her home. The woman said she’d been
in a long-term relationship with the man,
Timothy Howe, 42, and he’d been physically
abusive throughout the relationship but she
hadn’t reported it. She said Howe had been
arguing with her and when she asked to get
out of his car, repeatedly struck her and kept
her from leaving the vehicle. The deputy
documented her injuries, took her statement
as well as the bystander’s and spoke with
Howe over the phone. Howe denied hitting
his girlfriend. The deputy filed a summons
with Ashtabula Municipal Court for Howe
on misdemeanor assault charges.
May 26
• 4:48 p.m. - A deputy responded to a harassment complaint at the 3000 block of Austin
Rd., Geneva Township. A couple there said
their daughter’s friend had given her notes
indicating she was being abused and she was
suicidal. The 15-year-old girl had run away
and her father was calling them, accusing
them of harboring or aiding her. The deputy
questioned them as well as the runaway girl’s
father. The deputy discovered the girl’s home
to be in a squalid, deplorable and unacceptable state. The runaway girl contacted the
deputy and said she’d return home, but was
terrified of her father and asked him to stand
by, as he is abusive and had been violent in
the past. The deputy found her story suspicious and believed the original callers had
sheltered and/or transported the girl and were
not being truthful regarding their involvement. The deputy observed wound consistent
with self-harm or “cutting” on the girl when
she returned home and had her father transport her to hospital. The deputy filed a report
with Ashtabula County Juvenile Court for
the girl on habitually unruly charges, as well
as with Western County Court against her
father for child endangerment and nonsupport and the original callers for obstructing
official business.
• 6:42 p.m. - Deputies responded to an
assault complaint at 479 Brownville Rd.
E., New Lyme Township. Residents said a
verbal dispute between brothers escalated
and the male resident’s pregnant girlfriend
was struck attempting to break up the fight.
A deputy filed a report with the Ashtabula
County Prosecutor’s Office for review on
assault charges.
• 11:33 p.m. - Deputies responded to a domestic violence complaint at 6800 Lake Rd.
W., Geneva Township. A woman there said
her live-in boyfriend – Jeremy Canter, age 31
– had assaulted her. During an argument, the
woman said Canter grabbed her and shoved
her to the ground where she struck her head.
A Geneva-on-the-Lake Village Police officer
detained Canter after he’d fled the residence
and transferred him to a deputy’s custody,
who placed Canter under arrest for domestic
violence and transported him to Ashtabula
County Jail.
May 27
• 8:13 a.m. - A deputy conducted a traffic
stop near the intersection of Schaen Dr. and
Pymatuning Lake Rd., Richmond Township.
During the traffic stop, the deputy observed
a handgun in plain view and secured the
driver to conduct a vehicle search. During
a records check, the deputy discovered the
driver’s license was suspended as well as
a felony conviction for domestic violence
and several improper firearm carry and
handling offenses. The deputy placed the
driver under arrest and transported him to
Ashtabula County Jail on improper firearm
handling and carrying a firearm under disability charges.
• 3:37 p.m. - A woman and her mother
came to the Ashtabula County Sheriff’s
Office to make a report. The woman said
her ex-boyfriend, Tristan Hayford, age 19,
of 1101 Garett Road, Jefferson Township,
had kidnapped her, held her against her
will, beaten and repeatedly raped her. She
said she’d had an argument with Hayford
at his home and she’d tried to leave, but he
forced her back into the house, struck her in
the face, head and neck and forcibly raped
her – threatening to cause her to miscarry her
child if she resisted. The woman said during
another attempted escape, Hayford dragged
her back inside and threw her down a set of
stairs. She said Hayford bound her with duct
tape and shoved her into a closet while his
father and sister were in the house to keep
her from shouting and alerting them to her
presence. The woman said later Hayford took
her to Ashtabula to pick up his paycheck
and when he stopped, she fled the vehicle
and Hayford attempted to stop her, but a
passing motorist assisted her. Two detectives served a search warrant on Hayford’s
home and seized evidence, but did not find
Hayford. Hayford turned himself in to sheriff’s deputies. A deputy field a report with
the Ashtabula County Prosecutor’s Office
for review on domestic violence, unlawful
restraint, kidnapping and rape charges.
• 9:01 p.m. - A deputy responded to a domestic violence complaint at 5970 W. Maple
Ave., Geneva Township. A female resident
said her boyfriend grabbed and struck her
during an argument. The deputy observed
visible injuries on the woman and placed her
boyfriend under arrest on domestic violence
charges.
May 28
• 3:33 p.m. - Deputies responded to a domestic violence complaint at 2824 Jefferson
St., Rock Creek. A female resident said her
father-in-law threatened to cut her and was
cutting himself. She said he’d also threatened
to skin her and her two minor children alive.
While questioning the man, a deputy discovered non-prescribed drugs in his possession.
An ambulance arrived and transported the
man to Ashtabula County Medical Center.
A deputy filed a report with Western County
Court for review on domestic violence,
endangering children and possession of
dangerous drugs charges.
• 8:06 p.m. - A deputy responded to a
complaint of possible narcotics trafficking
at 7677 Lanese Dr., Windsor Township.
The deputy questioned a woman there and
searched her purse where he found heroin
paraphernalia as well as three bindles of
heroin. The deputy filed a report with
Western County Court for review on heroin
possession and drug paraphernalia charges.
six years in prison
JEFFERSON - On Dec. 3, 2014, a member of the Ohio
Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigations (BCI)
was monitoring a Peer-to-Peer file sharing website commonly associated with the illegal distribution of child pornography. A BCI agent was able to download child pornography
from Philip W. Nagle’s computer via the file-sharing website
from a unique Internet Protocol (IP) address.
Members of BCI contacted the Ashtabula County Prosecutor’s Office who issued a subpoena to the suspect’s internet service provider requiring the provider to disclose the
owner of the IP address from which the child pornography
was uploaded. It was found that the owner of the IP address
resided at 903 East 15th St. in Ashtabula. A search warrant
was obtained and executed on March 6, 2015, by BCI and
members of the Ashtabula Police Department.
At that time, Nagle was found to reside at that address
and confessed to possessing and disseminating nearly one
hundred pictures and videos of child pornography.
On March 21, 2016, as part of a plea negotiation, Nagle
pled guilty to ten counts of Pandering Obscenity Involving
a Minor, all of which were felonies of the second degree.
On May 26, 2016, Judge Gary Yost sentenced Nagle to
six years in prison. Nagle will be subject to a mandatory
five years of Post Release Control, and will be required to
register as a Tier II Sex Offender where he will have to
register as a sex offender every 180 days for 25 years.
Recent Grand Jury Indictments
The following grand jury indictments have been announced by the
Ashtabula County Common Pleas Court.
Joshua E. Eugene Brunty was indicted on one count of illegal
manufacture of drugs, a first-degree felony; one count of aggravated possession of drugs, a first-degree felony; one count of
illegal assembly or possession of chemicals for the manufacture of
drugs, a second-degree felony; one count of endangering children,
a third-degree felony; and one count of possessing criminal tools,
a fifth-degree felony.
Wesley J. Jeffrey was indicted on one count of possession of heroin,
a fifth-degree felony; and one count of possessing drug-abuse instruments, a second-degree misdemeanor.
Mark A. Jarvi was indicted on one count of robbery, a third-degree
felony.
Jeremy J. Sprott was indicted on one count of burglary, a second-degree felony; and one count of petty theft, a first-degree misdemeanor.
Ryan Scott Hamilton was indicted on one count of illegal assembly or possession of chemicals for the manufacture of drugs, a
third-degree felony; and two counts of petty theft, both first-degree
misdemeanors.
Beatrice Renee Thomas was indicted on one count of theft, a fifthdegree felony; and one count of misuse of credit cards, a first-degree
misdemeanor. She also was indicted on one count of theft of drugs,
a fourth-degree felony.
Scott D. Heath was indicted on one count of domestic violence, a
fourth-degree felony; and one count of disrupting public service, a
fourth-degree felony.
Aubrey James Gilbert was indicted on one count of having weapons
while under disability, a third-degree felony.
Walter A. Perkins, Jr. was indicted on one count of theft, a fifthdegree felony; and one count of burglary, a second-degree felony.
Ashley Marie Fowler was indicted on one count of theft, a fourthdegree felony; one count of petty theft, a first-degree misdemeanor;
May 29
• 9:55 p.m. - A deputy responded to an and one count of falsification, a first-degree misdemeanor.
animal cruelty complaint at 2451 Linwood
Dr., Saybrook Township. A neighbor reported a resident there had left a dog tied
out for several days without food or water.
The deputy attempted to question the dog’s
owner, but she refused to answer her door.
The deputy filed a report with the Ashtabula
City Solicitor’s Office for review on animal
cruelty charges.
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A Personal Interest In You”
May 30
• 8:21 a.m. - A deputy responded to a stolen
vehicle complaint at Thousand Trails Campground, 2021 Mill Creek Rd., Austinburg
Township. Staff reported they’d seen a
male juvenile behaving suspiciously near
the campground’s vehicles before one went
missing. A Geneva-on-the-Lake police officer reported sighting the missing vehicle
driving southbound on State Route 534. The
officer pursued and the deputy radioed for
assistance from the Geneva Police Department in apprehending the juvenile. The boy
crashed the car into a ditch on N. Broadway
and attempted to flee on foot. The deputy
took the boy into custody and transported
him to Ashtabula County Youth Detention
Center on felony theft charges.
• 1:09 p.m. - A deputy responded to a stolen
vehicle complaint at 1738 Black Sea Rd.,
Lenox Township. A resident there said when
he returned home his pickup was missing, but
he’d assumed his daughter had borrowed it.
He was later contacted by the Ohio Highway
Patrol who found the truck crashed and the
driver in the hospital. The deputy turned over
his information to the Ohio Highway Patrol,
who are investigating the alleged theft.
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Community News
Bridge Street prepares for annual Beach Glass Festival
BY STEFANIE WESSELL
Gazette Newspapers
ASHTABULA - Bridge
Street soon will kick off a
summer of activities with
the annual Beach Glass
Festival.
The Beach Glass Festival
will take place on Bridge
Street from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, June
25 and 26.
The festival, which is free
to attend, celebrates the
beauty of beach glass, a treasure many people find while
walking along the shores of
Lake Erie at Walnut Beach.
Beach glass is glass found
on beaches that has been
tumbled and smoothed by
the water and sand, creating small pieces of smooth,
frosted glass.
The festival kicks off
the summer season for the
Harbor, which is rapidly
transforming itself into a
major regional destination
for tourism, recreation and
entertainment.
Each year, the festival
adds more and more vendors. The Beach Glass Festival will feature numerous
beach glass artisans and
vendors and other arts and
crafts exhibits. The exhibitors will be set up on both
sides of lower Bridge Street.
This year’s vendors include: Beaches, Beach Glass
Jewelry by Tina, At Waters Edge, Reclaimed Sea
Treasures, Liz’s Sea Glass,
Baker-Hart, Crumb’s Creations, Turtle Treasures,
Beth’s Baubles, Lilac Garden, Washed Ashore Jewelry, Nature’s Drift, On the
Shore, Little Hummingbird
Designs, Chunky Monkey
Designer Jewelry, Black
photo by stefanie wessell
Beach glass is glass found on beaches that has been
tumbled and smoothed by the water and sand, creating
small pieces of smooth, frosted glass.
Dog Design, Beach Stone Jewelry, Glass Wear by
Jewelry, Jerry & Frances DAK, Hones Harbor House,
George, Seas Jewelry, Gath- Mary Farr, Glass Rocks by
erings, Jewelry by Paulette, Design, Wet Dog Studios,
Batik Creations, Lake Erie Terrie Krotine, Polished by
Creations, Erie Beach Glass Time, Tumbled Treasures
Lake Erie Beach Glass Jewelry, Indodesigns, Silver
Tree Creations, Cristales
Del Mar, Beach N’ Bottle,
Beach Gems, SP Originals,
Just for You Creations, The
Adorned Lady, Lisa Fish
Green Barn, Crafty Shirley, Queens of the Beach,
Lakeshore Treasure, Rose
Carnahan, Bernie Baker,
LTaylor Glass Studio, Schilling’s Shots, Salamander
Dreams, Treasures from a
Mermaids Purse, Sunburst
Selections, Treasures in
Nature, The Harbor Artisan,
Vineyard Trading Company,
Beach Glass by Debbie, Lake
Erie Monster Gems, Pearl
Konopa, L&R Jewelry Designs, Angela Schanfish,
Lil Grandpa’s Kettle Corn,
Magnolia Jane Soap Co., Jo
Ann Yankowski, Destello
Jewelry, Peace Studio, Maria’s Herbal Products, Kes-
slee’s Peculiar Edibles, From
Mother Earth, Sandie’s Cozy
Cottage, Altered Nature,
Sea Glass Heart Art, Beach
Bum Glass and Beach Glass
in a New Light.
There will be no parking
on lower Bridge Street during the hours of the festival,
organizers said. Instead,
visitors can park in the adjacent public parking areas
around Bridge Street and
Goodwill Drive.
Restaurants and taverns
throughout the Harbor will
be open during the festival,
organizers said. Additionally, Walnut Beach, just
around the corner, will serve
as a backdrop for beachglass enthusiasts who will
have the chance to search for
their own beach treasures.
For more information,
visit www.facebook.com/
beachglassfestival.
‘As I Remember D-Day’
Robert Pintar, Survivor of torpedo hits and bombing
Robert Pintar became a
Seabee with the 108th naval
construction battalion.
BY BARBARA J.
HAMILTON
Gazette Newspapers
Editor’s Note: The Gazette has begun an ongoing
series of stories originally
published in the D-Day
Conneaut programs. They
are dedicated to the men
and women who served
during World War II. This
story appeared in the 2011
edition and reflects details
at that time.
At 86, Robert Pintar,
now of Wickliffe, Ohio, has
many memories. But his
most harrowing memory
took place 67 years ago
while serving with the
United States Navy.
Bobby Pintar prepares his
gear and gun, not knowing
he would soon face one
of the most harrowing
experiences of his life.
Pintar enlisted in December, 1942, and was
called up for training in
the Navy in April, 1943.
His experience in plumbing and construction would
play a crucial role in his
service career.
The Willoughby Union
High School student would
become a Seaman First
Class in the Navy assigned to a Seabee unit,
a Construction Battalion.
The work of the Construction Battalions took place
mainly on land, but since
everything had to move
by ship, the Navy was in
charge.
When Pintar reached
Europe, his unit was directed to build Phoenix
submitted photos
Robert “Bobby” Pintar’s
story of D-Day is a part of
Oliver North’s “War Stories.”
He was interviewed in 2006
at the age of 81. In 2011,
Pintar, 86, is a part of the
67th anniversary of D-Day.
pre-fabricated harbors.
They were used to provide
instant harbors across waterways to move men and
equipment for the upcoming D-Day invasion.
The instant harbors
were 60x60 and 200 feet
long. Pintar was on one of
the harbors when his life
was changed forever. He
heard the whizzing of the
torpedoes before he saw
them. A German E-Boat
had sent out several torpedoes headed straight for
him. Pintar actually had
time to cut a raft life free
from the deck and alert the
rest of the crew.
What happened next is
the stuff movies are made
of. He was just beginning a
nightmare that would end
with Pintar receiving damage to his lower vertebrae
in his back, injuries to his
hip socket and the loss of
hearing in one ear.
Pintar said when he
recalls that day, “I still get
chills.” After a short recuperation from being twice
injured, Pintar was sent to
fight in Okinawa.
He wrote down all he
could remember in a diary.
Many years later, he submitted it to a newsletter
put out by the 97th-108th
Association, a group of
Seabees who served during
WWII.
The diary came to the
attention of Fox News in
2006. They asked if they
could use it as part of their
program, “War Stories,”
with Oliver North as the
host.
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nise, accompanied her father to New York for the
taping of the show. They
were treated royally. Unfortunately, Oliver North
was in Iraq at the time
of the taping. Pinter was
interviewed for two hours.
In the DVD, “War Stories,”
the torpedo hitting the
Phoenix is reenacted. Most
of Pintar’s diary is included
below. Only small portions
are left out for space limitations and minor changes
to punctuation have been
made for easier reading
“As I
Remember
‘D’ DAY”
board our concrete caisson
“Phoenix.” We also had six
British soldiers who were
to man our 40mm antiaircraft gun. They were in the
bow quarters. We were in
the stern quarters.
We left our river dockage early afternoon by a
USA tug boat towing us at
4 knots an hour. Headed
for Omaha Beach to arrive
at dawn on June 8, 1944.
The six of us Seabees
were paired off to stand 4
hour watch each.
JUNE 8 - I went on
watch at 2400 hours with
Chief Isaac Willingham.
We were to be the second caisson to arrive June
8, 1944 by dawn. It was
dark - the skies were full of
airplanes - ships all around
- red skies on the Mist of
France - sounds of war
gave chills of the spine.
JUNE 8 - 0115HRS Standing on the stern and
watching the tugboat towing us, I heard a splash/
splash and a hissing sound
on the port side and saw
two torpedoes skimming
along the surface that
crossed our bow and aft of
the tugboat - MISSED US!
The Germans misjudged
our slow speed 4 knots. The
tug cut us loose! I was
speechless! Then hollered
below to the four Seabees,
“TORPEDOES - TORPEDOES,” (May Day, All on
Deck).
Then I ran along the
gangway to the bow quarter to alert the soldiers
with the same warning.
1944 - JUNE 6
By Robert Pinta
MAY 15, 1999 - Written
for 6 June 1944 from my
diary entries entered when
I returned 15-June
JUNE 6, 1944 - The
97th and 108th were on the
Isle of Wright the morning
of June 6,1944 - “D-Day.”
The skies were full of
planes as far as you could
see. It was ear deafening,
WOW!
Did some target shooting into the English Channel. After lunch, got ready
to go to war.
JUNE-7- Morning - got
dressed with five layers
of clothing plus a rubber
tube life ring and a Mae
West lifejacket. Stopped to
eat lunch. We were given
See part two in next
six pork chops and a loaf
of bread. This was to be week’s Ashtabula County
our dinner. We went on newspapers.
Community Calendar
Ongoing: Friendship meeting in Ashtabula Country
Club III. 925 East 26th St., every Friday at 4 p.m.
Everyone is welcome!
June 1 Sheffield Township: Pancake Breakfast:
Pancake Breakfast from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Sheffield Fire Department, 3636 Sheffield-Monroe Rd.,
to benefit East Plymouth Grange. Cost $7 adult, $6
senior, and $5 children under the age of 12. For
information, call 992-0628.
June 3 Ashtabula: How hypnosis may benefit
you: NEO United brings “How Hypnosis may
Benefit You!” with Jerry Masek on 7 p.m. Friday,
June 3, at the Ashtabula Goodwill, 600 Hulbert
Ave. Discover: Just what IS Hypnosis?; What
can be achieved via Hypnosis?; Can ANYone be
Hypnotized?; What are the dangers of Hypnosis?;
Are the effects long lasting?; and How can it benefit
YOU? Weight loss? Addiction? Fears or anxiety?
Self-esteem? Past Lives? The evening will include
an experiential component. Mr. Masek will be
available for consults on Saturday. Jerome Masek,
a former Ashtabula resident and a member of the
National Guild of Hypnotists, has been a certified
hypnotist in Cleveland since 2005. A graduate of
Madison High School, he worked for newspapers
in Madison, Geneva and Ashtabula for 12 years,
and has won several photojournalism awards. FMI:
440-812-0239 or 440-228-3977.
June 3 Geneva: P.E.R.I.: The Public Employee
Retirees, Inc. (P.E.R.I.) next meeting will be held
on Friday, June 3, at 11:30 a.m., at the Best Friends
Family Restaurant, I-90 and St. Rt. 534, Geneva,
OH. Guest speaker will be Pam Boyce who will
present a program on the O.P.E.R.S. Deferred
Compensation Program.
June 3 Ashtabula: Presque Isle Casino: Ashtabula Senior Center’s Happy Travelers has a day van
trip to Presque Isle Casino with incentives. If interested, call Olive Jones at 440-998-6750.
June 4 Ashtabula: Waffles in the Woods: Waffles
in the Woods and pancake breakfast sponsored by
the Sam Wharram Nature Club at the Reserve,
South Ridge Road, two miles east of Route 193.
$5.00. From 8-11 a.m. Call 440-997-9403 for info.
June 4 Denmark Township: Trunk Sale: A
Trunk Sale sponsored by the Bulah Calvary United
Methodist Church, 2070 Rt. 193, Jefferson, will
be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 4.
Set up at 8 a.m. in the parking lot. Cost of space is
Hour. From 1994 to the present, they perform as
headliners at the Welk Champagne Theater in the
Ozark Community of Branson, MO where the act
consists of Janet, Kathy and another sister, Mimi.
In 2001, The Lennon sisters were inducted into the
June 7 Ashtabula: Trip to Seneca Allegany CaVocal Group Hall of Fame. If interested, call Olive
sino: Ashtabula Senior Center’s Happy Travelers
Jones at 440-998-6750.
has a trip to Seneca Allegany Casino. If interested,
June 15 Ashtabula: Presque Isle Casino:
call Olive Jones at 440-998-6750 by May 23.
Ashtabula Senior Center’s Happy Travelers has
June 7 Ashtabula: Steak fry: Steak Fry being held
an evening van trip to Presque Isle Casino with
by Ashtabula Lions Club at Pine Lake, 3796 Maple
incentives. If interested, call Olive Jones at 440Rd., Ashtabula at 6 p.m. Anyone is welcome to join
998-6750.
us. RSVP by June 2 to 440-992-5004.
June 16 Williamsfield: Card Shower for John A.
June 10-12 Rock Creek: Ox Roast: Morgan Hose
Martin: The family of former fifth-grade teacher
volunteer firefighters are gearing up for the commuJohn A. Martin (Williamsfield Elementary and
nity’s favorite controlled burn of the year – ox roast
PVMS for 30 years and ACBOE tutor and classweekend, June 10-12, in downtown Rock Creek.
room aide following retirement from PV Schools
This year’s event promises more than a ton of juicy,
in 1999) invites all friends, co-workers and generaslow-roasted beef. Festivities like Friday’s talent
tions of students to participate in a “Card Shower”
show, Saturday’s parade and Sunday’s corn hole
for John, who is celebrating a “special” birthday, his
tournament are expected to bring record crowds to
80th, on June 16. A note or card from you would
the heart of Rock Creek.
make it a special day indeed. John’s address is 6227
June 10-11 Rock Creek: Rummage and Bake N. Litchfield Rd. Litchfield Park, AZ, 85340. We
Sale: The Rock Creek Community United Meth- thank you in advances for all your good wishes!
odist Church will hold a Rummage and Bake Sale Best wishes to you all; Sandy, John P., Janet, and
to be held in the church basement on Friday, June Denise. P.S. Any anecdotes, remembrances or
10, and Saturday, June 11, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. comments are welcome.
The church is located at the corner of Route 45 and
June 16 Jefferson: Tracy Lake Day: It’s Tracy
High Street in Rock Creek.
Lake Day at Lake Effects Hair Salon on 1-5
June 11 Saybrook Township: Fishing Derby: p.m. Thursday, June 16. Stop in and say hi and
The Ashtabula Rod and Gun Club’s annual Kids’ enjoy light refreshments. Tracy has been Virginia
Fishing Derby will be held Saturday, June 11, at Minick’s hairdresser for 25 years, and she wanted
the Ashtabula Rod and Gun Club, 6739 Ninevah to honor her. “She deserves a high-five for her
Rd., Saybrook Township. Registration and Passport awesome talent and successful business,” she said.
to Fishing education starts at 8 a.m. Derby starts at
June 17-18 Roaming Shores: Annual Garage
9 a.m., with lunch served at 11 a.m. For boys and
Sale: The Annual Roaming Shores Garage Sale
girls up to 18 years old. Bait provided. Prizes for
will be held Friday, June 17, and Saturday, June
all participants. For more info or to register your
18, from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
children, call (440) 812-0986. Pre-registration is
not necessary. Limited fishing equipment provided June 17 Ashtabula: Ashtabula Friendly Quilters: On Friday, June 17, from 7-9 p.m., the
if you do not have your own.
Ashtabula Friendly Quilters will have Pat Knoechel
June 12 Ashtabula: The Lennon Sisters:
from California and sister of and partner with EleaAshtabula Senior Center’s Happy Travelers has a
nor Burns, noted for her “Quilt in a Day” TV sow.
trip to the Mentor Performing Arts Theatre to see
She will have patterns from a new book, “Quilts
the fabulous, Hall of Fame, “The Lennon Sisters.”
from El’s Attic” and will demonstrate how to asThis sparkling vocal quartet graced the Lawrence
semble a block. There will be several quilts shown.
Welk show weekly from Christmas Eve 1955 to
Also there will be books and quilting supplies for
1967 when they left to start a career of their own.
sale at show prices. The show is at the Ashtabula
In 1969, the sisters starred in their own variety
Church of the Nazarene, located on South Ridge
show, Jimmy Durante Presents The Lennon Sisters
Road West in Ashtabula.
$10. Call Sandy to reserve your space or for more
information at (440) 224-2034. You must provide
your own table or canopy. This sale is to benefit
the church.
ASHTABULA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF JOB & FAMILY SERVICES
IS HOSTING ITS
YES
for
Seniors
Ashtabula County Senior Services Levy
9TH ANNUAL
SENIOR CITIZENS
CONFERENCE
Friday, June 10 • 10am
Lakeside High School, Ashtabula
The golden age of becoming a “Senior Citizen”
does not mean that the senior is no longer
needed, but rather a new area of need can be
discovered. Seniors have lived full and abundant
lives and are now looking for ways to continue
that momentum. So with this in mind, the 2016
Senior Citizen’s Conference’s focus is on the
senior’s need of finding that fulfillment. Dr. Jim
Collins will be this year’s keynote speaker and
will light a fire of enthusiasm in your spirit. You
will not want to miss this year’s conference. Join
us and begin “Living with Purpose”, again!
Are you computer savvy? Are you financially
literate? Are you willing to teach a class or be an
assistant to someone teaching a class? Is there a
class that you would like to take? Do you know
how to use your smart phone? What about
setting up your own email or paying your bills
online? Do you still have something to offer that
your peers can benefit from? Can you be of help
to a senior citizen looking for these types of services? Are you willing to join a Senior Center or
organization to teach or learn these things? The
2016 Senior Citizen’s Conference will be a great
place to connect with an organization that may
be a perfect fit for you. Come and learn how you
can begin LIVING WITH PURPOSE, AGAIN!
How about volunteering? Or working part-time?
This year, our vendor room will also be set up to
serve as a job and volunteer fair. You will be able
to connect with the vendors and allow them to
recruit you for their areas of need within their organization. Exciting isn’t it? We are excited for you!
The primary objective of focusing on “Living with
Purpose” is to open up the doors of opportunity
that awaits the Ashtabula County seniors. This
will be accomplished by highlighting the various
programming, services, and volunteering opportunities that are available at the local senior
centers, agencies and area businesses. There
are a plethora of organizations just waiting on
a valuable commodity such as yourself to join
their team. Let’s get moving and begin to
“Live with Purpose”!
10AM-NOON REGISTRATION, LUNCH & VENDOR ROOM OPEN
NOON-12:15PM ENTERTAINMENT • 12:30-3:30PM CONFERENCE SPEAKERS
Please complete the registration form below and mail to: Attn: Rebecca Eloph
2924 Donahoe Drive, Ashtabula, OH 44004 or call 440-994-1240 to register.
As always, this event is free!
Name:_______________________________________Age: _____________________
Address: _______________________________________________________________
Phone: ________________________________________________________________
Lunch Choices: o Ham & Cheese on Croissant o Turkey & Cheese on Croissant
Includes pasta salad, potato chips, water, tea or coffee.
o Egg Salad on Croissant
Registration Forms Are Due By Monday, June 6, 2016
June 18 Jefferson: New Lyme-Deming 77th
Alumni Banquet: The New Lyme-Deming 77th
Alumni Banquet and school reunion will be held
June 18 at the Wesley Hall of the Jefferson United
Methodist Church, 125 East Jefferson Street, Jefferson. Graduates or anyone who attended New
Lyme-Deming are welcome to attend. We will
be honoring all Alumni who would have been
part of the Class of 1966. Social hour begins at
5 p.m. with dinner at 6 p.m. The cost will be $16
in advance or $17 at the door. Reservations must
be made by June 10. If paying in advance, please
send checks payable to Evelyn Zaebst and mail to
5243 Day Rd, Jefferson OH 44047. You can also
make reservations by emailing name and number
attending to demingschool@aol.com or by calling
Larry Lipps at 440-576-5418. Hope you can come
and reminisce with us!
June 18-19 Jefferson: Strawberry Festival: The
Strawberry Festival will be held from 11 a.m. to
5 p.m. Saturday, June 18, and 12-5 p.m. Sunday,
June 19. There will be bandstand entertainment on 1
p.m. Saturday, live music on 1 p.m. Sunday, a 50/50
raffle, a Kids’ Corner, games, food and an Antique
& Classic Car Show on Sunday from 1-4 p.m.
June 19 Ashtabula: Big Bands on the Beach
Summer Concert Series: Big Bands on the Beach
Summer Concert Series features the Madison Jazz
Project performing tunes from the 1930s and 1940s
on Sunday, June 19, from 4-6 p.m. at Walnut Beach,
Ashtabula. Free and open to the public. Rain or
shine. Flag raising and singing of the National Anthem. ACMC information and literature table. Vets
will be asked to stand for recognition. Concession
stand, restrooms, free parking, and handicapped
ramp available. Bring parasols, lawn chairs, and
bottled water if desired. Sponsored the City of
Ashtabula and funded by ACMC.
June 21 Ashtabula: Nine-day trip to Montana:
Ashtabula Senior Center’s Happy Travelers has a
nine-day trip to Montana, Glacier National Park
& the Canadian Rockies by Train. Highlights:
Four National Parks; two nights aboard Empire
Builder Train; Two Nights Whitefish, Montana;
Glacier National Park; Going-to-the-Sun Highway; Kootenay National Park; Three Nights in
Banff, Alberta; Moraine Lake & Valley of Ten
Peaks; Lake Louise & Victoria Glacier; Icefields
Parkway& Peyto Lake; Athabasca Glacier Snow
Coach; Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump; Waterton
Lakes National Park. If interested, call Olive Jones
at 440-998-6750.
June 25-26 Ashtabula: Beach Glass Festival:
The Beach Glass Festival will take place on Bridge
Street from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday,
June 25 and 26.
Lifestyles
Marriages
Joshua Francis Matson
and Taylor Lynn
Wiebusch, both of
Fresno, Calif.
Michael R. Thiel, of
Jefferson, and Yuling Li,
of the Shenyang City,
Republic of China
Cody D. Turner and
Liberty M. Renaud,
both of Conneaut
Lester R. Byler
and Katie A. Byler,
both of Windsor
Nicholas P. Kirby and
Andrea E. Oliver,
both of Geneva
Joshua C. Sutch and
Rhiannon N. Waxler,
both of Geneva
Christopher A. Bencar
and Nicole J. Moore,
both of Geneva
Travis S. Tauche, of Jefferson, and Samantha R.
Hornbech, of Ashtabula
Joseph A. Rathy, Jr.,
and Alyssa M. Graham,
both of Geneva
Russell V. Higley
and Sabrina L. Easton,
both of Conneaut
Kenton A. Miller
and Sandi S. Brown,
both of Ashtabula
Matthew R. Thompson,
of Conneaut, and Allison
M. Duda, of Albion, Pa.
CVB Director Stephanie Siegel talks
tourism with State Legislators in Columbus
COLUMBUS - Stephanie Siegel, Executive Director of
the Ashtabula County Convention & Visitors Bureau, a
member of the Ohio Association of Convention and Visitors
Bureaus, joined colleagues from across the state on May 18
for the 2016 Ohio Tourism Legislative Day.
The day is designed to provide an opportunity for participants to meet with their individual elected representatives
and talk tourism. It is a great time to discuss local tourism
issues. This year participants also asked legislators to support the move to make the TourismOhio funding pilot project
permanent and asked them to consider legislation dealing
with online travel hotel booking sites and having them remit
their fair share of Ohio taxes. Legislators also learned that
tourism sales in Ohio topped $42 billion in 2015 and that
travelers’ spending supported 420,000 jobs last year.
During a morning breakfast meeting attendees heard
from State Senator Randy Gardner, R-Bowling Green, on
the importance of tourism in Ohio, got an update on 2015
tourism numbers from TourismOhio Director Mary Cusick
and heard from Ohio Travel Association’s Janet Johnson on
the Ohio Tourism Works coalition.
Siegel applauds the work that State Representative
John Patterson (D, District 99) and Senator Capri Cafaro
(D, District 32) are doing to support tourism.
“It is refreshing to have legislators who are so in touch
with their constituents. Our region is represented by champions of the tourism industry and we are fortunate that
they made time for an engaging conversation,” said Siegel.
She also took time to meet with Lake County legislators
Senator John Eklund (R, District 18) and staff from State
Representative Ron Young’s office (R, District 61).
OACVB is statewide organization serving CVBs throughout Ohio helping them to maximize the economic impact of
tourism via effective communication, cooperative marketing,
industry education, legislative awareness, issue management, trend identification and professional development.
Dr. Marshall Malinowski promoted to colonel
Dr. Marshall Malinowski,
center, was promoted to
the rank of colonel during
a ceremony May 18 at
Womack Army Medical
Center in Fort Bragg, North
Carolina. His parents Robert
and Mary Malinowski, right,
of Jefferson, Ohio, helped
pin on his new rank, along
with wife, Suzanne, left.
Malinowski is an activeduty Army officer who
currently serves as the
chief of the Department of
Obstetrics and Gynecology
at Womack Army Medical
Center, a state-of-theart medical complex
responsible for providing
care to Fort Bragg’s service
members and their families.
Photo courtesy of the
Malinowski family
Upcoming festivals/craft shows
June 4 - Tour de State Line Bike Tour. This event begins at the Conneaut Arts Center. Travel along the OhioPennsylvania border through beautiful scenery. Enjoy all
the beauty that the eastern Lake Erie area has to offer!
Great family event!
June 4 - Arts & Craft Show, noon - 8 p.m. Held on “The
Landing” Lakefront Festival Plaza, Geneva-on-the-Lake.
June 4 - Sept. 10 - Outdoor Flea Market and Craft Show
on the Strip. Every Saturday through Sept. 10, 9 a.m. - 5
p.m., rain or shine. Sale held outdoors every Saturday
from Memorial Weekend through Thunder on the Strip.
For vendor information, call 440-466-8600 or go to www.
visitGenevaontheLake.com.
Aug. 27 Harpersfield
Township: Charity Golf Outing
for Mya’s Women Center
A Charity Golf Outing for Mya’s Women Center will
be held Saturday, Aug. 27, at Hemlock Springs Golf Club,
4654 Cork-Cold Springs Road, Harpersfield. Registration
at noon, Shotgun start at 1 p.m. Cost is $65 individual
or $260 team. Skins game and 50/50 will be held. Steak
dinner to follow. Tee and hole sponsors are available
at $100. Sponsored by Geneva-Madison Knights of Columbus Council 5286. Contact Tom at 440-862-5442 for
reservations and more information.
June 11 - A Day at the Beach Craft Show, noon-8 p.m.
Art & Craft Show specializing in a beach theme. Held on
“The Landing” Lakefront Festival Plaza, Geneva-on-theLake.
June 18-19 - 29th Annual Strawberry Festival & Craft
Bazaar at the Historic 19th Century Jefferson Depot Village. Enjoy strawberry shortcake, original crafts nestled
amidst historic buildings, quilt & doll show, live entertainment, free kid’s corner games, prizes, food, historic guided
tours. Car show on Sunday from 1-4 p.m.
June 18 - Wine & Jazz Art & Craft Show. Art & Craft
Show themed for wine. Listen to great Jazz. Noon to 8 p.m.
Held on “The Landing” Lakefront Festival Plaza.
June 25 - Summer Fun Days Craft Show. Noon - 8 p.m.
Art & Craft Show themed for Summer Fun. Held on “The
Landing” Lakefront Festival Plaza, Geneva-on-the-Lake.
Open reception planned for
Rollin & Diane (Adams) Spellman
Rollin & Diane (Adams) Spellman celebrated their
50th Wedding Anniversary on Feb. 26, 2016.
An open reception with light refreshments will be
held 1 – 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 3, 2016, at the Pierpont
Volunteer Fire Department Red Recreational Building
at 6006 Marcy Road, Pierpont, OH 44082.
*Please note the change of location. For more information, call (440) 813-4766.
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Agriculture
Farmers are pleased with the weather
Agricultural
Agent Comments
by David Marrison
OSU Extension Agent
Hello, Ashtabula County! I cannot believe that it
is June already! I know our
farmers are very pleased
with the weather we received to round out the
month of May. It has been
a great planting season
thus far and a lot of hay
has already been made.
Today, I would like to announce the winners of our
Ashtabula County Cattlemen’s Association scholarships and let our local
youth know of two great
summer camping opportunities our 4-H program will
be offering this summer.
Have a great week!
The Ashtabula County
Cattlemen’s Association is
pleased to announce that
three Ashtabula County
students have been selected to each receive a $500
ACCA Youth Scholarship
for the 2016-2017 School
Year. This scholarship
fund was established in
2011 to award scholarships
to deserving Ashtabula
County students for their
involvement in the beef
industry in Ashtabula
County.
The first recipient of
a scholarship is Cody
Kanicki, son of Bart &
Kelly Kanicki, of Pierpont,
Ohio. Cody will graduate
from Edgewood Senior this
June and will be attending
the Ohio State University Agricultural Technical
Institute (ATI) next fall
majoring in Renewable Energy with a minor in Beef
Production.
The second recipient is
Ashley Ray, daughter of
Jennifer Ray of New Lyme
and Joe Ray of Colebrook.
Ashley will graduate from
Pymatuning Valley High
School this spring and
will be attending West
Virginia University next
fall majoring in Animal &
Nutritional Science.
The final recipient is
Nicole Mann, daughter of
Sharon Millard and Tim
Mann of Pierpont. Nicole
is currently attending OSU
ATI and is majoring in
Dairy Production & Management. Congratulations
to Cody, Ashley and Nicole
for being selected for a $500
Ashtabula County Cattlemen’s Association Youth
Scholarship.
One of the highlights
of our Extension program
during the summer months
is all of our 4-H activities.
These activities are highlighted by our resident
Cody Kanicki
4-H Camping week at the
end of June at 4-H Camp
Whitewood in Windsor,
Ohio. Each year, we sell
out camp with nearly 165
youth ages 8-14 attending this week long camp
chaperoned by 35 teenager
camp counselors.
This year’s camp will be
held from Sunday evening
June 26 through Saturday
morning July 2, 2016 and
the cost of camp is $300
per camper. This camping
week is the culmination
of a lot of hard work of
our 4-H Camp Counselors
who began their training program in January.
This year’s theme is “The
Knights of the Whitewood
Table.” Our counselors
are having a lot of fun developing activities around
this medieval theme for
the campers. I am so impressed with the maturity
Nicole Mann
of our counselors and their
leadership for our campers.
For campers interested
in attending, you may want
to have your parents act
quickly as our latest update indicated there are
only 20 spots left for our
camp this year. This is
no surprise to me as our
camp staff and counselors
conduct an exceptional
camp! Registration can
be completed on-line at
www.4hcampwhitewood.
com/. More information
about this camp can also
be received by calling the
Ashtabula County Extension office at 440-576-9008.
We do have something
for our kids not old enough
to attend our week-long
4-H camp. Once again this
year, two of our great 4-H
Advisors will be conducting the “Cloverbud Fun
Ashley Ray
Days” on July 5 to 7, 2016
for kids ages 5-8 years old.
This program will be held
at the 4-H Expo Building
at the Ashtabula County
Fairgrounds in Jefferson
from 9 to 12 noon each day.
This fun day is packed
with crafts, games, and just
plain old fashion fun. This
program is limited to the
first 40 registrants so it is
important that you register
early as the program sells
out each year. The registration fee for the program
is $35 per participant. The
$35 fee covers snacks, craft
supplies and event insurance. Activities will include
nature study, creative arts,
songs, stories, games and
much, much more!
Pre-registration is necessary to insure adequate
supplies and supervision
for your children. For reg-
istration details, contact
the OSU Extension Office
at 576-9008 for more information.
To close, I would like to
leave you with a quote from
Seneca, who stated, “Every
new beginning comes from
some other beginning’s
end.” Have a good and
safe Aloha day!
David Marrison is Associate Professor and Extension Educator, Agriculture
& Natural Resources, Ohio
State University Extension. Mr. Marrison can be
reached at 440-576-9008 or
marrison.2@osu.edu
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Growing perennials with your roses is a pleasing endeavor GMO foods safe,
While examining the rose
Magnifica (bourbon rose)
the other day I could see
that some to the buds were
Past President
beginning to open and I could
Northeast Ohio see a glimpse of bright red.
This rose is the earliest to
Rose Society
bloom in our garden here in
Jefferson. She stands more
than six feet tall and about
five feet across. In two weeks
this rose will be in full bloom.
Friends who visit at this time
are amazed at its beauty and
fragrance. When you stand
ten feet downwind from this
bush, you will be overcome by the intense fragrance. This
is not a cutting flower as the canes are only inches long.
Last year, friends from the library picked four gallons of
petals to dry for potpourri.
Red roses in our front garden include: Mr. Lincoln (HT)
a dark red rose, intensely fragrant, dark green foliage and
vigorous growth. Chrysler Imperial (HT) with deep red
velvety flowers, intense fragrance and dark green foliage. Oklahoma (HT) very dark red flowers with intense
fragrance, vigorous growth and dark green foliage. Yellow
roses include: Welcome Home (HT) a butter gold yellow rose
with dark green glossy leaves, grows 5 1/2 feet tall with
intense sweet licorice fragrance. Elina (HT) had 5 inch pale
yellow flowers, dark glossy foliage, long stems and vigorous 5 feet tall growth. Pink roses include: Queen Elisabeth
(GF) medium pink flowers with moderate fragrance, very
BY EDWARD ZASADZINSKI
Our National
FLOWER
vigorous, upright, bushy growth. Marijke Koopman (HT)
has medium pink flowers, moderate fragrance, vigorous
medium tall growth. Sexy Rexy (F) creamy to light pink
flowers with slight fragrance, good repeat bloom, and compact bushy growth. Mary Rose (S) a light pink recurrent
bloom, medium green foliage and am upright bushy growth.
We have many other colors and combination of colors that
must be seen to be appreciated and enjoyed. You must visit
our gardens to see and learn about our National Flower.
Watch for the date.
I am happy to say that growing perennials with your
roses is a pleasing endeavor. They are wonderfully varied
in their foliage, and the flowers offer a broad palette of
colors. A majority are highly complementary: combined
with roses in a garden plot they show each other off and
take turns sending out waves of color through a growing
season. There is virtually unlimited material offered by
the hundreds of species of perennials and roses. Think of
this combination of colors that will afford a greater measure of creative excitement. Did you ever consider growing
a night garden? Plant white roses and white perennials
together. Add some soft light, then enjoy the magic of this
scene. After stepping on some of our plants while tending
the flower garden, I learned that it is necessary to place
stepping stones in strategic places.
Your local library has many books and DVDs showing
and demonstrating ideas for great flower gardens. Many
nurseries and garden centers have plants on sale. Why
don’t you take advantage and make something just for you.
We want you to grow and enjoy our National Flower.
Call Ed at 624-4192. The County Fair will be here soon.
Grow and enter some flowers.
Ohio Wine Producers Association
participates in national wine conference
Washington, D.C. - Ohio
Wine Producers Association, based
in Geneva, Ohio, took part in the annual National Wine and Grape Policy
Conference this week in Washington,
DC. Held in conjunction with Wine
America and the Winegrape Growers
of America, the three-day conference attracts wine industry leaders
from across the country to meet and
weigh in on the most pressing public
policy issues affecting growers and
wineries.
This year, industry leaders from
across the United States were in
attendance, representing wineries,
growers and state associations. Subjects covered included federal excise
tax reform, music licensing guidelines
and the overall political climate in
Washington, D.C. The event culminated with the Wines of America
Congressional reception held in the
Rayburn Gold Room, where members
of Congress, their staff and selected
guests sampled wines from 27 states.
Ohio wines showcased came from
Valley Vineyards, Morrow, MerandaNixon Winery, Ripley, Harmony Hills
Winery, Bethel, Kosicek Vineyards,
Geneva/Harpersfield, Ferrante Winery, Geneva/Harpersfield, Harpersfield Vineyard, Geneva/Harpersfield,
South River Vineyards, Geneva/
Harpersfield,
M Cellars, Geneva/Harpersfield
and St. Joseph Vineyards, Madison.
“The Tuesday Wines of America
reception attracted not only members
of Congress and their staff, but DC
area media and several prominent
restaurant sommeliers. I was incredibly proud to pour some of our state’s
exceptional wines for these influential
folks,” said Donniella Winchell, executive director of OWPA who represented the state of Ohio at the conference
and tasting.
“During the industry sessions and
Congressional meetings, we were
able to represent the needs and share
the concerns of the Ohio growers and
vintners especially in the areas of
excise taxes, music licensing, ingredient labeling as well as issues handled
under the auspices of Federal agencies
whose responsibilities involve grapes
and wine,” said Ms. Winchell.
A report on all of the items discussed will be presented to the Ohio
grape and wine community at their
June 13 meeting to be held in Columbus in conjunction with the Ohio Grape
Industries Committee. Registration
for that meeting is available on the
Association web site: OhioWines.org.
Ferrante Winery wins Best of Class at Ohio Wine Competition
ASHTABULA – In a blind tasting featuring nearly 300
Ohio wines, seven local wines took top honors at the 2016
Ohio Wine Competition, May 16-18 at the Kent State University Ashtabula Campus.
Two panels with four judges evaluated the wines. The
Overall Best of Show was awarded to Meranda Nixon Winery for its 2013 Cabernet Franc Reserve.
The six Best of Class winners were:
• Best of Class: White Wine – Maize Valley Winery,
“Mad Cow”
• Best of Class: Red Wine – Chateau Tebeau Winery,
Petite Sirah
• Best of Class: Blush/Rose – Ferrante Winery,”Rosato”
• Best of Class: Fruit Wine – Doughty Glen Winery,
Raspberry
• Best of Class: Dessert Wine – Ferrante Winery, Vidal
Blanc Ice Wine, 2013
• Best of Class: Sparkling – Maize Valley Winery, “White
Wedding”
Recently a report from the
National Academy of Sciences
provided assurance of the safety
and importance of genetically engineered (GMO) foods. This report
gained national attention by major
media and other sources.
The National Academy of Sciences is composed of 20
respected scientists from the United States and abroad.
Their report was titled “Genetically Engineered Crops:
Experiences and Prospects.” It was based on more than
1,000 published research papers, 80 information gathering
meetings and more than 700 public comments.
One of the main points in their study was that GMO
foods are as safe to eat as conventional foods. “Studies
with animals and research on the chemical composition of
genetically engineered (GMO) foods currently on the market
reveal no differences that would implicate a higher risk to
human health and safety than from eating their non-GE
counterparts,” the report said.
They further said studies do not show any associations
between diseases or chronic conditions and eating GMO
foods. They also added that they did not see mandatory
labeling for GMO foods “to protect public health.”
Genetically engineered or GMO crops do not cause environmental problems, according to the report. In fact, local
farmers say they are good for the environment because
they reduce the number of trips across the field to get their
crops planted. At the same time they reduce the amount of
pesticides needed to control insects and diseases.
According to the Coalition for Safe Food, a group dedicated to protecting safe, affordable food, the mainstream
media has been giving coverage to this study by the National
Academy of Sciences. They report that the National Geographic said this: “Genetically engineered crops are as safe
to eat as their non-GE counterparts, they have no adverse
environmental impacts, and they have reduced the use of
pesticides. That’s according to a comprehensive report
released by the National Academy of Sciences.”
NBC News said this: “Genetically modified crops on the
market are not only safe, but appear to be good for people
and the environment,” experts determined in a report
released recently.
No money was used from biotech companies to conduct
this study. The scientists involved were carefully checked
for any financial conflicts of interest that would have impaired their objectivity or created an unfair competitive
advantage for any person or organization.
In spite of this overwhelming evidence that genetically
engineered (GMO) foods are safe and good for the environment, some so-called food experts in the media are not
willing to say they are safe. One TV “doctor,” who is more
of a showman than doctor, had several reasons why he
didn’t believe the report. He used a lot of flimsy excuses
and ignored the facts of the study.
Genetically modified foods are important to providing an
abundant food supply, not only for our nation but for the
entire world. Some governments have turned their backs on
them, creating possible food shortages among their people.
These governments, as well as those in this country that
refuse to accept safe, proven agricultural technology, should
be held accountable for being the cause of not enough food
in the world and in this country.
Over the years adoption of agricultural technology has
provided plenty of food for our dinner tables at reasonable
prices when compared to our take home incomes.
The Ohio Grape Industries Committee is housed at the
Ohio Department of Agriculture and provides wineries
a means to market their top-quality wines against wellknown California and European wines. To learn more about
the program or for a complete list of Ohio Quality Wines,
visit www.tasteohiowines.com.
(Parker is retired from Ohio State University and is an
Ohio’s wine industry is growing and gaining recognition independent agricultural writer).
nationally and internationally. Ohio is the 7th largest wine
producing state in the country, with an annual production of
1.2 million gallons, or more than a half-million cases of wine.
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation statement in response to the State of
Ohio’s Western Lake Erie Basin Collaborative Implementation Plan
COLUMBUS - Ohio Farm Bureau will be conducting a
detailed assessment of this draft State of Ohio’s Western
Lake Erie Basin Collaborative Implementation Plan and
will be heavily engaged throughout the comment period.
Our initial reaction is that we’re pleased the plan is science
based, results oriented and adaptable. It allows for collaboration among local, state and federal agencies, stakeholders and the regulated community. And it recognizes that
multiple sources of nutrients must be addressed.
For decades, farmers, their organizations, and local,
state and federal agencies have collaborated to find workable solutions to environmental challenges. In recent years
as threats to Ohio’s waters have elevated, the farm community is unmatched in its investment into identifying the
causes of those threats and creating solutions.
Our actions have been driven by the belief that water
and food production are equally valuable resources for all
Ohioans.
Under Ohio Farm Bureau’s Water Quality Action
label not needed
Plan, four priorities have been initiated: On the ground
research; education and outreach efforts; establishing new
management practices; and seeking financial resources to
address all water issues. Specific steps include creation of
the Demonstration Farms Network in collaboration with
USDA NRCS, funding for OSU Extension specialists to
create Nutrient Management Plans, funding edge-of-field
research, promoting 4-R nutrient stewardship practices and
supporting new, workable nutrient laws.
Farm Bureau’s leadership to create the Healthy Water
Ohio coalition has enabled environmental organizations,
university leaders, businesses, water providers, farmers
and other water stakeholders to work together in an unprecedented way. One of HwO’s more significant accomplishments is its work on identifying funding options to address
water challenges on farms and in municipalities.
Members of the Ohio Farm Bureau intend to remain
at the forefront of actions to protect water quality while
preserving the ability to efficiently produce food.
Cloverbud Fun Days
to be held July 5-7
JEFFERSON - The Cloverbud Fun Days will be
held from 9 a.m. to noon July 5-7 at the 4-H Expo
Building on the Ashtabula County Fairgrounds in
Jefferson.
The cost is $35 per Cloverbud.
Once again, there will be a special 4-H summertime activity for kids ages 5 - 8. It’s Cloverbud Fun
Days! Plan now to make this year’s fun a part of your
summer! The $35 fee covers snacks, craft supplies
and event insurance. Activities will include nature
study, creative arts, songs, stories, games and much,
much more!
The number of participants is limited to 40 so
sign up now! Pre-registration is necessary to insure
adequate supplies and supervision for your children.
You may register by using the form attached or by
calling the OSU Extension Office at 576-9008 for more
information. Health forms are required prior to the
start of the program.
See you this summer!
Outdoors
Ohio concealed handgun license holders no longer required
to submit to additional background checks for gun purchases
fishers and future assessment surveys to determine if adult
lake trout are returning to stocking locations to spawn.
• Restoring lake trout as a key predator in the cold
water regions of Lake Erie will help maintain a healthy,
balanced ecosystem.
For more information, please contact Geoff Steinhart
at: Geoffrey.Steinhart@dnr.state.oh.us, or by calling the
Sandusky Fish Office at: 419-625-8062.
INSIDE THE OUTDOORS
BY Dale Sunderlin
Freelance writer from Geneva
djss@roadrunner.com
COLUMBUS - Attorney General Mike DeWine
announced last week that
Ohioans who have a valid
concealed handgun license
have now had background
checks sufficient to purchase
firearms without the red tape of another background check.
The U.S. Department of Justice and the Bureau of
Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms have agreed to Attorney
General DeWine’s request for an exemption to the mandatory National Instant Criminal Background Check provided
the Ohio concealed handgun license was issued on or after
March 23, 2015, and that the permit has not expired under
state law or been revoked.
“I’m pleased Ohio concealed carry license holders will not
have to undergo additional background checks each time
they want to buy a firearm,” said Attorney General DeWine. “Ohio concealed carry license holders who are in good
standing have already passed thorough state and federal
background checks so there is no reason to force them to
submit to additional checks if they want to buy a firearm.”
Attorney General DeWine was able to work with the
ATF to obtain this exemption following changes made by
the Ohio General Assembly in House Bill 234 that required
the use of the National Instant Criminal Background Check
System (NICS) for all new and renewed concealed handgun
licenses.
Ohio is the 25th state to receive a NICS exemption for
its concealed handgun license holders
2016 Turkey and Grouse Brood Survey: The Ohio
Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is asking the
public to participate in surveying wild turkeys and ruffed
grouse by reporting sightings of these two species.
Every year, the ODNR Division of Wildlife conducts a
turkey and grouse brood survey to estimate population
growth. The brood survey relies on the public to report observations of all wild turkeys and ruffed grouse seen during
May, June, July and August. Wildlife watchers and hunters
can report observations at the Turkey Brood Survey page
at wildohio.gov.
Information submitted to the brood survey helps to predict future population changes and helps guide the state’s
hunting regulations. More than 7,900 turkeys were reported
during the 2015 survey, with an average of 1.82 young turkeys (poults) per adult hen turkey. This average was lower
than the long-term average of 2.5 poults per adult hen.
State and county information is available from past wild
turkey or ruffed grouse observations online under the Forest
Species Overview page at wildohio.gov. Biologists began
tracking summer observations of wild turkeys in 1962.
Ruffed grouse were added to the survey in 1999.
Conneaut Youth Fish Derby draws 300+ kids: On
May 21, 2016, the Conneaut Fish & Game Club held it 51st
Annual Youth fishing day in honor of the late Willard Hall.
At last count 325 children were in attendance. Kids from
ages 3 to 15 were allowed to take part in the fun. Each kid
received a free fishing pole and a free lunch courtesy of Conneaut Fish & Game Club and The Ohio Division of Natural
Resources and their Conservation Club Grant.
Linda Hall, chairperson for the event, said it was an
outstanding year and even though Mother Nature called
for rain, they had a great turnout. Pat Sabados, Conneaut’s
President, said, “It doesn’t get any better than this. We stock
the pond with anywhere from 1,200 to 1,400 trout every
year and the kids have a blast catching them…This year
alone we purchased over 300 rod and reel combinations to
give out to the kids. Hopefully when they leave here they’ll
talk dad or mom into taking them out again somewhere.”
It’s not about just giving them a free fun day of fishing, it
about trying to create a good wholesome family past time
that they all can enjoy for many years to come.
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Pictured are one of the many committee persons and a
lucky young lady with her catch of the day from the CFG
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Youth Fishing Derby.
Linda wanted me to mention and say a big thank you
to the committee persons who work so hard putting this
event on. Although over 40 club members are there to help
with all the fun and frivolities there are a few key persons
who go above and beyond each and every year to make it
an amazing day for the kids. Co-chair persons Terry and
Michele Lowe, Brian Tennat who is charge of procuring
the fishing equipment, Arlene Arendas who is in charge of
the kitchen, who make sure the fish get fed all winter long
until it’s time for the kids to arrive.
Lake Trout stocking information
In case you are interested, here is some information
about the recent lake trout stocking in Lake Erie.
• Lake trout are a cold water species native to Lake Erie,
but are currently listed as a species of concern in Ohio.
The population was extirpated by sea lamprey predation
and poor water quality prior to efforts to clean up the lake.
• The Lake Erie Committee, in cooperation with the
member states, has been working on a lake trout restoration plan since 1978. The U.S Fish and Wildlife Service
(USFWS) has been the lead agency, raising lake trout at
the USFWS’s Allegheny Fish Hatchery in Warren, Pa. and
releasing them throughout Lake Erie.
• Despite the extensive annual stockings by neighboring
state agencies in the eastern basin, there has been very
little lake trout natural reproduction documented in Lake
Erie over the last three decades.
• In attempt to boost the population, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife
and the USFWS began stocking lake trout into the western basin of Lake Erie in 2012, the site of their historical
spawning grounds.
• Some of the fish stocked in the western basin have
been recaptured in the eastern basin, where adults typically
spend the warmer months, demonstrating that the western
basin stocking has contributed to the population in the lake.
• Previous stocking efforts have occurred along the
shoreline, which exposes the lake trout to unusual habitat
and predators compared to their traditional hatching sites
on offshore reefs.
• Thus, in 2016, the ODNR and USFWS chartered a
Miller Boat Line ferry to transport the stocking trucks offshore, near reefs around the Bass Islands. Similar offshore
stockings have proven very successful in other great lakes.
• Over 40,000 yearling lake trout were stocked off the
ferry on May 10, avoiding the abundant birds and fish closer
to shore. An additional 36,000 lake trout were stocked at
the Fairport Harbor boat ramp on May 11.
• All stocked lake trout were marked with a small, coded
wire tag implanted in their snouts. Specific lot numbers on
the tags allow biologists to monitor growth, survival and
migration patterns when a fish is recaptured.
• To determine stocking success, fisheries biologists from
ODNR Division of Wildlife, along with their counterparts in
Pennsylvania, New York, and Ontario, will collect lake trout
catch information and fish heads from anglers, commercial
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ODNR Division of Wildlife Youth Fishing Area
opens to young anglers: The Ohio Department of Natural
Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife youth fishing ponds
are open to anglers 15 and under beginning Memorial Day
weekend, Saturday, May 28, 2016 and continuing on the
weekends through Labor Day, September 5th.
The youth fishing area is located at 912 Portage Lakes
Drive in Akron. Hours of operation are 9:00 A.M. until
7:00 P.M. every Saturday and Sunday as well as Memorial
Day and Labor Day. The youth ponds will not be open on
Monday, July 4.
All young anglers must be accompanied by a parent
or guardian while in the youth area, but adults are not
required to have a fishing license. Adults are not allowed
to fish in the youth area, but may assist their young anglers. Picnic tables and restroom facilities are available.
Equipment, bait, and ODNR Division of Wildlife staff
member assistance are provided at no charge thanks to the
purchases of Ohio fishing licenses and federal contributions
from the Sportfish Restoration Fund.
Species that can be caught include but are not limited to
bluegill, catfish, bass, crappie, trout, and carp. Many fish
meet or exceed Fish Ohio! length limits. Read more about
where to fish, how to target certain species, the popular
Fish Ohio! program and more by visiting wildohio.gov .
Visitors should note that each young angler may keep
only one fish daily at the youth fishing ponds but catching
and releasing fish for the duration of the visit is welcome.
Questions may be directed to Wildlife District Three at
330-644-2293. Find driving directions at wildohio.gov Date Book
The Women’s Beginning Firearms Clinic sponsored
by the Orwell Gun Club, located at 8089 Higley Rd., Orwell,
will be held on Saturday, June 11, 2016 from 9:45 a.m. - 2
p.m. There will be Mandatory Safety & Instruction at 10
a.m. Although the event is free, preregistration is required
as space is limited. The program will be held rain or shine.
Ages 14 to 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Attendees will have the opportunity to shoot .22 pistol, rifle, and
12/20g shotguns with trap. All firearms, ammo, instruction
and refreshments are provided free of charge. Contact Chris
to register: chrissy9380@gmail.com or (440) 668-2432.
2nd Annual Wild Turkey Open Conservation Fund
Raiser Golf Outing: The Maple Chapter of the NWTF
Will be holding its annual golf outing on June 11, 2016, at
9 a.m. at Pleasant Hills Golf Course, located at 13461 Aquilla Road, Chardon, OH 4402. It will be a 4-Man Scramble
Format, $75 per person ($300 per group), which includes
hot dog and beverage at the turn, steak dinner and draft
beer after the match with Raffles and Prizes. Skins Match
($20 per team).
Cash Prizes for First through Third teams, Long Drives
and Closest to the Pin, Many Side Contests and Raffles.
To Register Contact Don Rauch 440-759-8735 or Adam
Hollobaugh 440-313-7406 Or Register on Line at www.
maplecountrynwtf.com Registration Dead Line June 5, 2016
YOUTH FISHING DAY is June 4, 2016, for children 17
and under. Sponsored by the maple chapter of the NWTF
and Geauga Parks system, it will be held at Walter C Best
Preserve. They will provide bait and some limited rods
and reels for anyone who does not have one. There will be
door prizes and other raffle prizes that are open to all in
attendance. There will also be a casting skills challenge.
Lunch will be provided. Program will be put on come rain
or shine. Check in starting at 7 a.m, Fishing will start as
soon as child is registered. All kids must be accompanied
by an adult. Cost $10 per child, includes Jake’s NWTF
Membership and Bait ticket for general raffle items and
ticket for grand prize. To register, Contact: John Omerza
at 216-401-7811 or Adam Hollobaugh at 440-313-7406.
Ashtabula County Safety
Council wins state-level award
BY JAN PERALA
Gazette Newspapers
ASHTABULA COUNTY
- Keeping workers safe on
the job is the core mission
of Ashtabula County Safety
Council and the organization’s efforts to provide a
safety net for area employees
have resulted in coveted recognition by the Ohio Bureau
of Workers’ Compensation
(BWC). Ashtabula County
Safety Council was named
the second place winner of
the Safety Council of the
Year Award for outstanding accomplishment above
and beyond the program requirements, exemplary performance, communication
and training and employer
participation.
“I congratulate this year’s
winners, and each of our 83
57th Annual Kirtland Kiwanis
Located at Kirtland Schools, Rt. 306
FREE ADMISSION
Thursday, June 16th through
Sunday, June 19th
Continuous Daily Entertainment
Strawberry Sundaes, Supremes, Shortcakes
& Chocolate-Covered Strawberries
Daily Flea Market and Craft Market
Carnival Rides • Food & Games Daily
*Discount Coupons available in the News-Herald and on-site.
Thursday Community Day 6pm - 11pm
Reduced ride prices with coupon*
6-8pm ~ DJ “Just Music Productions”
6-6:30pm ~ Strawberry Shortcake Eating Contest
7-8pm ~ Chaz McPeak
8-11pm ~ DJ “Just Music Productions”
Friday 6pm - 11pm
Festival kicks off with the Parade at 6:30pm
(Call 440-256-8409 to enter)
8-11pm ~ Music by “Trivial Vices”
Saturday Noon - 11pm
Noon-2pm ~ Strolling Magician
Noon-6pm ~ DJ “Just Music Productions”
6-7pm ~ Miss Kirtland Pageant
7pm ~ Strawberry Shortcake Eating Contest
8-11pm Music by “Elm Street Blues Band”
Sunday Noon - 6pm Reduced ride prices with coupon*
Noon-1pm ~ “Kirtland Christian Fellowship Band”
2pm ~ Amazon Eric
3-6pm ~ Music by “The Usual Suspects Band”
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safety councils that are outstanding partners in BWC’s
efforts to educate employers and workers about the
importance of workplace
safety,” CEO Sarah Morrison said in a press release.
Council, sponsored by ATech, is comprised of more
than a hundred area businesses and organizations
who share a common vision:
to provide innovative safety
services for business and
industry.
For information about
the organization, contact
Council Manager Andrew
Kelner at 576-6015 or visit
the Safety Council website at www.ashtabulacountysafetycouncil.org.
submitted photo
RIGHT:Ashtabula County
Safety Council was
recently named the
second-place winner of
the Safety Council of the
Year Award. Here, Andrew
Kelner, Ashtabula County
Safety Council manager,
accepts the coveted
state level recognition
presented by Ohio Bureau
of Workers’ Compensation
CEO Sarah Morrison.
Hubbard House Underground Railroad Museum opens for the season
BY STEFANIE WESSELL
Gazette Newspapers
ASHTABULA - The Hubbard
House Underground Railroad Museum, located at 1603 Walnut Blvd.
in Ashtabula, opened for tours for the
2016 season Memorial Day weekend.
While Memorial Day weekend
kicked off public tours, to start off the
the 2016 summer season, the Hubbard House Underground Railroad
Museum held a kick-off tour on May
6 with students from Lakeside High
School.
This event, coordinated by Lakeside High School teachers, included
33 students and was a huge success,
according to Hubbard House Educational Committee members Lisa
Burroughs-Betras, Michele Verdi and
Sharone Sing.
“The students were engaged in
the program and surprised to hear
some of the astounding history of
Ashtabula County. The students’
commentaries were wonderful. Issues discussed included the Abolition
movement, slavery, and the Civil
War,” committee members shared.
The Hubbard House has been busy
this spring. At the May 16th board
meeting, the Hubbard House added
two new board members in Verdi and
Sing, from Lakeside High School,
both community-minded individuals.
“They will play a key role in sharing the wealth of history around Hubbard House and Ashtabula County
with area high school students. This
is an Educational Program which we
hope to expand beyond Lakeside High
School to a countywide initiative,”
members shared.
Additionally, the Lakeside High
School’s student Philanthropy group
voted to award Hubbard House
$1,000 toward a recently announced
capital campaign to expand the exhibition space of the Hubbard House
with the building of an elevator.
“This will give disabled persons,
including students and the elderly,
access to the museum’s second floor
and new exhibition space within the
Museum,” members shared. “We are
pleased and so very grateful to the
students. We also thank the Morrison Foundation and the Ashtabula
Foundation for their support of the
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Hubbard House has raised $91,000
toward the $120,000 goal to complete
the elevator fund, and in doing so,
expand its capacity to welcome visitors to Ashtabula County.
The Museum would like to begin
construction on the elevator this fall
and would welcome contributions
to meet the final $29,000 needed to
complete this project.
“Additionally, with over 2,000 visitors coming from across the Nation
and Europe, and the generous contributions received for expansion, we
are grateful to be receiving recognition. On June 15, Cissy Hubbard and
the Hubbard House Museum will be
receiving the Best Host Award from
the Ashtabula County LEADERship Class of 2015-2016,” members
shared.
In February, Board Chair Richard Dana spoke at the White House
on abolitionist activities within
Ashtabula County and the important
work of the Hubbard Family.
“Our county has a wonderful story
to tell, and persons across the nation
are taking notice,” members said.
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June 3 Austinburg: Nickel Day
The 3rd annual Shannon’s Summer Kids’ Carnival,
cosponsored by Jewel’s Dance Hall, will be held 9 a.m. to
2 p.m. Friday, June 3. Shannon’s Mini-Mart is located on
Route 307. There will be pony rides, a bounce house and
the Bookmobile. A food cart and Amish-baked goods will be
available. There will be a drawing for a kids’ John Deere
gator at 1:30 p.m.
June 25 Jefferson: Austinburg
High School alumni reunion
The alumni of Austinburg High school (1934-1961) and
Austinburg friends (1962-1964) will meet for their biennial
reunion/banquet on Saturday, June 25, at the Jefferson
Community Center, 11 E. Jefferson St. Social hour is 5-6
p.m., with a buffet dinner at 6 p.m. Cost is $15 per person.
Notification cards are being mailed out the beginning of
May. If you do not receive your card or have questions,
please feel free to contact Beverly or Lou Burlingame at
(440) 576-1223.
Please contact fellow classmates and plan
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on attending and reminiscing with old friends. Reservations
must be paid and mailed to Beverly Burlingame, 1064 Rt.
46 N., Jefferson, Ohio 44047, by June 18, 2016.
Check out a concert in the Geneva area
BY STEFANIE WESSELL
Gazette Newspapers
GENEVA/GENEVA-ON-THELAKE - The Geneva area will offer
plenty of outdoor, music listening
opportunities this summer.
Concerts are offered in both the
City of Geneva and the Village of
Geneva-on-the-Lake.
Geneva is holding Concerts at the
Rotary Pavilion next to the Geneva
Community Center on Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. Bring your lawn chair
and enjoy! Donations by passing the
hat. The concerts are sponsored by the
City of Geneva.
Concerts include:
—June 16, Cats and Dogs
—June 23, Blues Byrds
—June 30, Daryl, Daryl and Sheryl
—July 7, Blues Project 2016
—July 14, Northeasterly Winds
—July 21, Madison Jazz Project
—July 28, Madison Concert Band
—Aug. 4, Take II Band
—Aug. 11, Erie Heights Band
—Aug. 18, Blues Project 2016 (Community Social)
Geneva begins its Summer Brown Bag
Music Series on June 15. All concerts
start at noon Wednesdays at the Rotary Pavilion next to Capo’s Pizza in
Geneva. Grab some lunch and listen
to some great music all summer long.
June 15 - White Chapel Jack
June 22 - Daryl, Daryl and Sheryl
June 29 - Jim Fuller Solo Piano
July 6 - Jeff Welsh Solo Acoustic
July 13 - Nate Rockwell Solo Blues
July 20 - Tyrone Hornbuckle
July 27 - 21220 Project Classic Rock
Aug. 3 - Daryl, Daryl and Sheryl
Aug. 10 - Dan Wagner and Friends
Aug. 17 - Dick Dana Solo Acoustic
Folk
The Lakefront Concert Series returns to Geneva Township Park, Lake
Road East, Geneva-on-the-Lake, on 7
p.m. Tuesdays. Bring a lawn chair and
stay to enjoy the beautiful Lake Erie
sunsets. There is no cost, but donations will be collected.
Concerts are:
June 7 - Cat and the Dogs. Roots Music/Americana.
June 14 - Northeasterly Winds.
June 21 - Two Aces. Easy listening.
June 28 - LYRA. Pop Rock.
July 5 - The Blues Project 2016. Blues
/ Americana.
July 12 - The Lost Sheep Band. Classic Rock.
July 19 - The Magic Buttons. Polka /
Waltz / Swing.
July 26 - Erie Heights Brass Ensemble. Terror on the High C’s.
Aug. 2 - Madison Band. Concert Band
Music.
Aug. 9 - Larry, Daryl, Daryl and
Sheryl. Rock ’n’ Roll.
Aug. 16 - Linda Fundis.
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Remodeled 1, Bedroom Suites
Senior Building
62 yrs. of age & older
Immediate Occupancy
This is my story
• My name is Jimmy LaCava.
Call for more information.
• My nickname is “Jimmy Smiles.”
• I have a rare chromosome disorder.
440-593-6506 (Mon-Fri)
• I attend Happy Hearts Special Education
School.
• I ride my scooter at home for fun.
Professionally Managed by
Millennia Housing
Management, LTD.
• I would like people to know that there will be
differences between me and others, but it is
important to see me as an individual and not
to make comparisons with others.
• After all, each of us is unique.
Features:
To read Jimmy’s full story, log onto
www.ashtabuladd.org and go to
“What’s your Story” page. We will be
featuring a new story each week.
Frost Free Refrigerator
Electric and Gas Stove/Oven
Garbage Disposal
Air Conditioning
Cable Ready
Elevator (Senior Building)
Community Room
On-Site Laundry
Conveniently located to Downtown Conneaut!
Ashtabula County Board of DD
2505 South Ridge Road East
Ashtabula, OH 44004
440-224-2155
Presents
Escorted Tours
SEPT. 16-29, 2016 —
2016
Bellissimo Italy...
Travel Centre
My final tour of beautiful Italy, from Rome
to Amalifi Coast to Assissi to Venice to the
Italian Lakes to Florence...
ONLY ONE ROOM LEFT, CALL TODAY!
2017 Escorted Tours
JAN. 7-17 2017 — Panama Canal 10
Day Cruise ... on the Coral Princess.
From Ft. Lauderdale to Costa Rica, Aruba,
Cartagena, Jamaica and a full day transit through the Panama Canal...
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MAY 4-10, 2017 — Pacific Coast Wine Country Cruise... on the
Island Princess. From Los Angeles to San Francisco to Astoria Oregon and
Victoria BC and Vancouver. ONLY TWO ROOMS LEFT, CALL TODAY!
JUNE 30-JULY 14, 2017 — England ~ Ireland ~ Scotland & Wales
Deluxe tour of Great Britain and Ireland... PRICELESS TOUR, ONLY 5
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SEPT. 30-OCT. 14, 2017 — The Ultimate Bucket List Trip...
Route 66 and the Albuquerque Hot Air Balloon Festival! Once in a lifetime
trip down the Mother Road seeing the USA as it was... SPACE LIMITED!
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Jefferson, OH 44047
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