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25¢ NOV./DEC. 2010 PTO Poinsettia fundraiser From the Mayor's desk

Mayor Rob Quinn Council has been busy working with the Village Administrator Greg Ritchie to create a new water rate structure that keeps the water department solvent and addresses all of the forecasted expenses and new compliance issues. Greg has been a busy man since he took over as the Village Administrator. His first task was to dig deep into the water department finances and propose a rate structure that is understandable, predictable, and achievable while meeting all of those mandated issues, and still address addressing spikes in semi- fixed costs like health insurance and chemi- cals. In 2010 he estimates the deficit at the water department to be nearly $65,000. Not too dif- ferent from years past but especially different since the water fund, which actually fell to nearly zero in Sept., will be at only $10,000 at The Kelleys Island Parent Teacher plants, supplies, garden gifts, shrubs and sea- the end of this year. In years past the water Organization (PTO) is once again selling sonal favorites. There is NO expiration date on fund was sufficient enough to absorb the Poinsettia plants from Corso's Flower and the gift cards. Pre-payment is again necessary deficit, though it kept depleting the fund bal- Garden Center of Milan Road, Sandusky, as a by Dec. 7 and delivery is also on Mon., Dec. ance. fund-raising effort for the organization. All 13th. This is a critical point and immediate plants are of a medium size in decorative 6" All checks should be made out to KI PTO. action is required to prevent the water depart- pots (5-7 blooms). Four different color choices To order and to send payments, contact Barb ment from running out of money. Additionally, are available: red, white, pink and variegated Schnittker at 419-746-2443. If no answer, since the water fund is so low, there are no (pink and white marbled). Each plant is $10.00. please, leave name and phone number, and funds available for emergency projects or Prepayment is necessary and needed by call-back will be made. There will also be vari- scheduled required projects such as the much Dec. 7 for ordering. The target delivery date to ous contact people on the island and info on needed water line intake replacement project. the island is Mon., Dec. 13th. They will be Post Office board and at senior lunches. Greg has spent months meeting with other available for pick up at the school. A home Give a gift or buy for yourself and support area cities and villages and studying their rates, delivery for those island homes needing it can the KI PTO. Order several and keep one for our rates, and the water rate studies we have be arranged. yourself and send others to friends. had procured over the last several years. He has In addition to the plants, Corso $20 Gift Better yet- a perfect gift idea- a beautiful provided a rate structure that for small users Cards are also for sale, with a portion of each poinsettia with a gift card attached!! will still be less than other area communities, one purchased going to the Kelleys Island PTO. Please support the KI PTO! for medium size users is similar to other area The $20 Gift Cards are good for anything at Happy Holidays! communities, and for large users is somewhat Corso's any time of year. Corso's sells flowers, higher than other area communities. Some of the dynamics that surround our rates that differ from other areas are compo- nents in the rate proposal. For example, we are Kelleys' voters buck Erie County trends still paying down debt on the old water plant Jacquie Kranyak that has been out of service since the new plant The 2010 November election showed once Krabill (R) 115; County Commissioner-Bill was installed many years ago. We have three again that islanders have a strong Republican Monaghan* (D) 113/Mike Pisarsky (R) 101; years left on that debt. We have many fewer leaning, while the rest of Erie County more often County Auditor-Rick Jeffrey* (R) 119/Thomas customers on our plant than other area com- leans toward the Democratic candidates. While Paul (D) 84. munities, causing the fixed costs to be spread Ted Strickland carried Erie County by about Islanders passed all county and island out over fewer users. We are on an island 3.6%, he lost on Kelleys Island 119-89, or by issues, with following numbers: County which traditionally adds a 20-30% increase in about 16.8%. Here are other KI results (*indi- General Health Levy (Renewal)--160-52; County Please turn to page 2 cates statewide winner): Attorney General -Mike Senior Citizens Levy (Replacement)-169-57; DeWine* (R) 118/Richard Cordray (D) 89; County Metroparks levy (Replacement)-111- Auditor of State-David Pepper (D) 81/David 108; Kelleys Island Fire Protection (Renewal)- Yost* (R) 124; Secretary of State-Jon Husted* (R) 199-31; Kelleys Island Roads and Bridges 125/Mary Ellen O'Shaugnessy (D) 74; Treasurer (Renewal)-165-64; and the EHOVE Joint of State-Kevin Boyce (D) 66/Josh Mandel* (R) Vocational School Levy (Replacement)-145-81. 133; US Senator-Rob Portman* (R) 144/Lee On Kelleys Island 67.15% (231 of 344) of our Fisher (D) 69; US Representative-Rich Iott (R) voters exercised their right to vote, while only 116/March Kaptur* (D) 102; State 53.36% of voters county-wide voted, and only Representative-Dennis Murray* (D) 90/Jeff 47.95% of voters statewide turned in a ballot.

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Kelleys Life now online at www.kelleysisland.com/kelleyslife Kelleys Life A couple of Kelleys

The lovely young ladies above are both descendants of Kelleys Island's original two founders-Irad and Datus Kelley, and both stopped at The Inn in August to catch up on their Kelleys Life read- ing. On the left is Kelley Williams, age 8, who is descended from Irad. She lives in Schererville, Indiana and is the granddaughter of Roger and Madeleine Williams. On the right is Kelley Price, age 27, who is descended from Datus, and is the granddaughter of Caroline DeBoard, daughter of Stacey DeBoard.

From the Mayor's desk continued from page 1 operating costs. And lastly we have water for the residents and visitors on The "fear factor" thinking that went Lastly, discussions regarding how extreme seasonal variations in Kelleys Island. We are of the opinion into the developing of the new tap fees tap-in fees are managed are underway. demand for water, yet our fixed costs that we will be able to cross-train man- cannot possibly be the best science or In the past the tap-in fee was deposit- are required year 'round. power between the maintenance best process in developing a produc- ed in the general water fund for use. The proposed new rate will department and water department to tive long term tap-in fee. Through his Moving forward, it is recommended increase the average residential rate by reduce overall labor costs, especially investigations, the administrator that a portion of the fee be set aside an estimated $31.00 per quarter and during our off-season months. found that the old residential tap-in into the capital improvement fund. represents a residential rate increase There have been great discussions fees were in line with neighboring This recommendation appeared to be of nearly 44%. For Commercial cus- regarding the tap-in fees currently communities but our Commercial tap- without objection at the recent council tomers the proposed rate increase will charged. If you recall, the tap-in fees in fees were substantially less. In the meeting work session. average 64%, again varying depending were all doubled last year by the BPA. instance of the hotel recently built on The consensus at the work session on the user's consumption. The thinking around that fee hike was the island, under neighboring commu- was that, albeit unfortunate, that the The proposed new rate will gener- a simple quick way to get some funds nities fee structures the village would rates are required to be elevated as rec- ate a positive balance in the water fast. The fees were doubled but a have taken 30-50 thousand additional ommended in such a short period of fund estimated to be $23,000 by year's waiver period was included in an dollars for the commercial tap-in than time, it was clear that not addressing end. The administrator and my office attempt to get anyone who was think- we charged. rates for so many years along with new have been working together to reduce ing about ever buying a water tap to I'm urging council to consider tap- compliance issues and skyrocketing costs wherever available. We are look- buy it then before the rate doubled. It in fees in line with neighboring com- operating costs we are left with few ing at phone costs, internet costs, was a short term solution to a long munities whereby we can promote the options. As I mentioned, Council and insurance expenses, supplies, billing term problem and at the time it addition of many new residential cus- the Administrators office will contin- expenses, etc. We will continue to dili- worked. Tens of thousands of dollars tomers that are presently being ser- ue to work diligently to keep the oper- gently work to reduce the operating in tap fees were generated until the viced by well or cistern. Adding more ating costs as low as possible. costs at the water department, while waiver period was over and since then customers is the key to reducing costs responsibly and legally producing tap fees have all but been non-existent. for the existing customers.

PAGE 2 Nov./Dec. 2010 Kelleys Life Kelleys Island Audubon Happenings Fall has been a busy time for the and watched the banding process. for birders and those Kelleys Island Audubon Club (KIAC). Three of the birds were "recaptures" who enjoy fishing. September events drew good crowds from previous banding on the island. The ducks and cor- and many newcomers were introduced Monthly programs have included morants are moving to Kelleys Island. During Glacial a talk on the state of Lake Erie, a pre- through on passing Glimpses on Labor Day weekend KIAC sentation on penguins and the always weather fronts and bird president Pat Hayes led 40 people on fun End-of-the-Year Party at The Inn. censuses will continue an interpretive walk about the Glacial Owl banding is another fall feature over the winter. Grooves and Alvar. Just a week later at that takes place when the weather Meanwhile, prepare for the Butterfly Festival at the brand new cooperates. It is usually announced our annual kick-off Kelleys Island Historical Museum the via the KI grapevine and posted on event of the next sea- monarch butterflies were plentiful and the Kelleys Island Post Office Bulletin son starting with Nest the tagging demonstration was well Board. with the Birds May attended. The Pape Collection at the KI 19th- through 22nd- The Kayak Poker Paddle, co-spon- Branch of the Sandusky Library has speakers, guided field sored by the Kelleys Island State Park, some new books and DVDs and is hikes and excellent Photo by Patrick Hayes. drew over 90 kayakers who had a growing under the direction of Barb birding continue to Island children Colin Nunn-Strassner, Zuri O'Dee, delightful paddle around the island Zeller. Check it out. Also available make this a premier Olivia and Octavia Schnittker were on hand for bird and won awesome prizes. The last Sat. FREE at the library are new books put event-a Bird Kelleys banding on Long Point during the Feathers and Foliage festival. of Sept. was the Feathers and Foliage out by the Ohio DNR called "Lake Erie Island event. Festival with bird banding. Over 100 Public Access Guide;" These will be Watch for more information and the Kelleys Island" to emphasize that won- people came by, including a large especially interesting for boaters and calendar for 2011 in future issues, and derful bird watching goes on all year group of Cub Scouts, went on walks even include a space for field notes look for more on our new theme "Bird long. British car rally on Kelleys Sharon Brunell McIntire Kelleys Island participated in a dock at 11:30 am and was led by Jim world-wide event on Sat., Oct. 16th. McIntire in his 1929 Model A to the That date marked the 80th anniversary Kelleys Island Historical Association's of the very first British Car Rally. In cel- new parking lot for a driver's meeting. ebration of the event, British Car Rallies The thirty cars included many MGs, were held in Australia, China, Austin-Healeys, BMWs, a Mazda Germany, England, and throughout the Miata, and a Volkswagen. About an United States to commemorate that hour later they dispersed to run their day. course and could be seen throughout The three car clubs that came to the island that day. They finished up Kelleys Island were the Emerald their day by turning in their rally Necklace MG Register, the Central Ohio results with dinner and awards before MG Owners, and the Northeast Ohio returning to the mainland. Austin Healey Club. They ran a thir- More photos of the British Car Rally teen mile course exploring the island Fall colors can be seen on line at on their 2010 Fall Colors Tour. The http://ohiobritishcarburgess.shutter- Photo by Roger Williams parade of thirty cars started at the ferry fly.com

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Nov./Dec. 2010 PAGE 3 Kelleys Life Esther's Place: The Samuel J. Bauman Carol Nelson-Burns nent where he married the Irish-born always set serene and ready, as if Bridget Byrne. awaiting company in the parlors. Their son Samuel married Frances Plaster walls and thick wood door Allington on June 23, 1903, at St and window frames tell the sto- Michaels, and their union produced ries of their builders, and their nine children, one of whom was keepers. It's work-a labor of love- Esther (Judy's mother). Esther married to maintain an old house, but the Claude O. Smith, one of the nine chil- house, like the people who loved dren born to Albertina (Reiter) and and protected it before now, is William C. Smith who had emigrated made up of the hours of polishing, to Kelleys from Germany. After hav- of painting or repairing, to pre- ing sixteen siblings between them, it serve "home." With the able work might be no wonder that Esther and of Stan Greene (of Castalia) and Claude settled on having just two his crew, the house was recently children, Judy and her brother Claude remodeled to maintain the integri- A. Smith, who is now deceased. ty of this structure while keeping As we sit in the almost-30-year-old the old-time character. 'new addition' to sip coffee at a breezy In the basement, Judy shows bright table with the lake as a mural me glacial striations on the rock before us, Judy's memories and narra- floor, the narrow channel where tives tumble out excitedly, the water careens through on its way weighty business of preserving a fam- to the lake, the cool corner where Judy as a child ily heritage and its history, a joy at the autumn fruits wintered, and the hands and in the mind of this capable walled enclosure of the original Judy DuShane greeted me with her Bauman-Smith daughter, grand- water supply, its cistern. Thick characteristically warm smile, hailing daughter, great granddaughter. wooden beams horizontal and me as I pulled into her niece's drive- The 150-year-old home houses lots vertical support plastered walls. way instead of that belonging to her, of stories of the families who built and Steep steps for her great grandfa- Photo by Carol Burns. now that the five generations before tended it, keeping it alive through all ther's long legs no longer lead to Judy today-still with her ready smile. her have passed on. "Esther's Place," these generations. It's no small task, the summer kitchen of earlier gen- bearing her mother's name, looks out this labor of love. No doubt easier to erations. the style of classic Irish fence: stone serenely from its tree-shadowed have all the modern conveniences "Esther's Place" was built in 1861 upon stone. It is a testimony today, as haven to blue lake waters. that can be built into a dwelling as Addison Kelley's house (Addison it stands yet, to the design initiative, Judy's ready, eager to greet me, to nowadays, but which of the newly was the son of Datus Kelley, one of the craftsmanship, and patience of simple share and show artifacts that preserve erected structures will weather the two original Kelley brothers to settle farmers who saw a need to mark their in pictorial display and in dated doc- winds of time and changes for the on the island). Samuel Bauman lived land and protect crops from intruding uments the annals of the Bauman next 150 years? at the big white house on the north- animals or careless passersby. family's arrival on Kelleys Island over As we walk through high- east corner of Monaghan, and there Wherever those stone fences appear a hundred and twenty-five years ago. ceilinged rooms cooled by lace cur- were at least four Bauman vineyards throughout the island, they are endur- I wonder aloud how her great-grand- tains fluttering at tall windows, the on the Island by 1870. The stone wall ing evidence of the superior work- father Samuel J. Bauman found his lakeside colors of soft blues and along the north face of the island manship of ancestors whose ingenu- way from Switzerland to this island daisy-yellows are enriched by sturdy called Long Point was built by ity and dedication produced a struc- almost in the middle of a new conti- old banisters and elegant tables Samuel and his family and others, in ture that has survived decades of bit-

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Kelleys Island Historical Association wishes to extend our warmest and most sincere thanks and appreciation to our 2010 members! You are truly a part of Kelleys Island history. Don't forget to rejoin this year and to tell your friends and family about us. There has never been a more exciting time to join. Our new museum is open and for the first time ever so many of our truly treasured artifacts are on display for all to see. Dan Ahner Lee Brown Karen & Jim Erne Michael, Jordan & Olura Killian Nadine Mack Laura Jean & Frank Pohorence Sonia & Tom Taylor Lee & Nick Alexakos Leslie Brown Jeff Evers Mark & Jackie Kettunen Judi Malhotra Alston & Joan Quillin Karen & Jack Terry Don & Sandra Alexander Lois & Paul Brown Mike & Vi Feyedelem Kilko Lawn Mower Repair Betty Lou Marek Robert & Mary Quillin Joe & Dianna Tesauro Donna Algase Margaret Brown Jaime & John Fisher Jane & Michael Killiam Caroline Maslowski Mary Beth & George Quillin, Jr. Mary Ellen & Jack Thinnes Deanna Allensworth Dr. William Bruner II Cindy Franketti Alison Kobs Clarence Maslowski Pat Raiff Frances & Russell Toepfer Annalee Charlotte Burge Danielle Fresch John & Judy Kobs Susan Mattlin Robert & Jan Ransom Shirley Tomcho Lois Bachman Polly & Ken Burns Albert & Marilyn Fresch John Kobs II Connie McDonald Kathy Reddinger Martin Tremmel Ruth Bandeen Marv Byer Lizabeth & Dan Fresch Bill & Christine Koenigseker Sharon & Jim McIntire Lynne & Roger Renwick Rachel, Mark & Alex Van Meter Lyon A. Baumler Esther Carlson Carol & Ed Frindt Leslie Korenko Nancy McKeen Dee Dee & Greg Ritchie Carol Vogler Bright Alyce & Richard Beck Christopher Carrig Mary Lou & Don Gilles Don & Bernie Koshla Florence McKillips Tim & Bonnie Ritchie Beth & Thomas Voltz Janet & Tom Beck Margaret Clapper Richard & Nancy Gleason Jacquie Kranyak & Family James McKillips Jeanne & John Sabol Robert Volz Roberta Beckman Delores Cole David Glick Joan Elfers Kreimes Shirley McKillips Richard Scheiber William & Laura Von Benken Geraldine Betzenheimer Lillian Cole Tony Godfrey Art & Dianne Krumsee Sally & Herman Menges Robert Schnittker Jack Wade Teri Betzenheimer Amy Coleman Donald & Anneliese Haas Carole Krzynowek Bonnie Meyers June & Chuck Schodowski Fred Walcott Lyle Bickley / Philip Bickley Peggy & Pat Cooney Dianne Hacker Ed & Fran Kuchar Paul & Norma Miller Pat Seeholzer Jennifer & Jay Walker Steve Bickley Joe Corso Adele Hall Knut Lahrs Steve & Holly Miller James Selfe Russell & Mary Ward Todd Bickley Robert Coulon Eugene & Charlotte Halliwill Catherine (Nan) Laird Frances Minshall Anne Sennish Sue & Richard Wensell Janice Bickley-Page Byron & Shirley Crabill Kathleen Hamilton Lake Erie Islands Historical Assoc. Jane Monger Barbara & Bill Shadle Sinkhorn Mary Wiard Paula & Richard Bier Marilyn Dauch Tom & Dee Hartley Cynthia LaMarca Janice Munoz Anne Shaw Robert & Jane Wick Robert & Martha Bissell Caroline DeBoard Lori & Pat Hayes Norm & Gye Landis Diane, Allen & Erin Nickles Gloria Shollenberger Peggy & Lawson Wideman Joann & Sanford Black Ila Dick Sharon Herman Cathy Lange Carol & Ed Nofziger Dot Simonds Mary Lou Wieland Robert Black, Jr. Matt Dick Cynthia & Charles Herndon Gretchen Larson Barbara O'Connor John Sinkovic Marie Wiles Barbara & Ted Blatt Sandra Dickens Sally Hiller Carol & Gary Lasser/Kornblith Barbara & John Ohlemacher Phyllis Soinski Becky & Brian Williams Bill & Cheryl Blatt Frank & Carol Dodson Rod & Kay Hineman Peter & Sam Legere Barbara Palumbo Dee & John Spirk Roger & Madeleine Williams Milton Blatt Judy DuShane Richard Holmes Virginia Leidheiser Betty Pape Judson & Joan Sprandel Steve & Sally Williams Weary Laura Bobak Rita & Jack Eaton George & Elsie Homegardner Bill & Cindy Leonard W. Kevin Pape & Kim Starbuck Patricia Stafford Linda & Ned Williams Ruth & Garland Bradshaw David Ebner Robert & Nancy Howley Elaine & Ron Lickfelt Jeanie & Roger & Emily Perl Sandra & John Stare Jeri Yoest Claudia & Cecilia Brown ECCOGS Kate Hudak Donna Lovins Jean Peterson Shelly & Donald Stein Kyle Yoest Jude Brown Elizabeth Eddowes Floren & Mary James Fred Luckay Mary Ann Pileski Terri & Bill Stevenson Barbara & Jim Zeller Judy Thomas Brown Ron & Eddie Ehrbar Patti & Bill Johnson Robert Luckay Mary Ann & William Player Walter Stoetzer Doug & Janet Zubricky MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION - Membership runs from January 1 through December 31 ( ) Individual Membership $15 THE KELLEYS ISLAND HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION, P. O . B OX 328 • KELLEYS ISLAND, OH 43438 ( ) Family Membership $25 ( ) Business Membership $30 NAME: ______(includes business card P.O. BOX ______STREET: ______size ad in one issue of the KIHA newsletter) CITY: ______STATE: ______ZIP: ______( ) Patron Membership $100 E-MAIL: ______PHONE: ______Become a permanent part of the KIHA by purchasing a brick on our Memory Walk. ( ) Life Membership $500

PAGE 4 Nov./Dec. 2010 Kelleys Life n Family legacy lives on

ter winters, blazing summers, and the The papers read: "Both parties were social erosion of newcomers with dif- very popular and when the bans were ferent ideas. published and first read, the friends The Bauman family, like other of the young couple looked very immigrants, adapted their skills and pleased and surprised, for they knew knowledge of working within their what such an event meant for Kelleys environment to survive. It is a differ- Island." Little did they realize just ent meaning of "work" from what we how important that event was to all have grown used to in recent genera- who followed them. tions. The first Samuel was a grape grower, but grapes are not a year- 'round crop in the Great Lakes region of America, and so he fished, fall and spring, to feed his family. No dole or food stamps or public assistance would ever have been considered by Samuel Bauman or the other settlers, fathers, and farmers of his generation. Judy has been coming to the house on E. Lakeshore since she was a little girl, as seen in the accompanying pic- ture, her natural smile easy to recog- nize. In those earlier years sharing the summer adventure with as many as seven cousins and her brother in addition their parents, sleeping quar- ters were often spaces on the floor, or, if lucky, a spot on the porch. And there were 'family' and friends at other places on the island, including the Roland Brown house (now Plonskis), in the Kaempfe allotment and the Villa Annex (now Violand's). Judy collected eggs from the barn, was awed at the birth of a calf, cooked corn on the beach, lined up for the order of baths when water was heated in tubs. She recalls hearing the squeak of the pump as her uncle Andy Erne readied it for his morning shave before going out to fish in his boat, "The Detsey." Her mother Esther graduated from Estes School, where her aunts had taught. Her father went to work in Cleveland, as did most of the fathers in the early 20th century. Finishing high school was less important then, and there was work that needed to be done. Her father became an accoun- tant. Her brother, Claude A., worked for New Departures but left to build a life on Kelleys Island He became the Water Commissioner. And like other islanders of his era and ilk, he was a fix-it man who tinkered. One of his projects was an old road roller he coaxed back to life by jerry-rigging it to work. But it was no secret when Claude was "rolling" because its nois- es could be heard almost everywhere. Judy remembers standing in the rain Life is Expensive, our Consultation is Free. holding an umbrella over Claude while he filled the contraption with the gas that it gulped. Then there was the boat with a '50 Evinrude dubbed "Rock and Roll," FINANCIAL NETWORK OF AMERICA whose distinctive putter is etched in WE SECURE ALL THE KEYS TO YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE memory. Judy and Claude learned to water ski behind it. To preserve that keepsake, Judy built a garage to house it! Ah, the things we do for love…  Financial Planning Judy has four grown children of N her own with successful careers from F A Florida, to New South Wales,  Business Planning Australia, and back to Michigan. The ALL THE KEYS educator and program director is the TO YOUR FUTURE  right choice to be the family historian. FINANCIAL Estate Planning Family pride and enthusiasm for fine NETWORK OF AMERICA collectable details, Dr. DuShane (also modest) is at home in her blended  Retirement Planning family-the world that came before her, and those to whom she bestows rich Tranquility and living memories of their heritage. Charles J. Randazzo, CEO, CFP® In the pages of her carefully preserved Security and Financial Freedom Joseph C. Randazzo, J.D., CFP® documents, there is this wedding story of her grandparents: Our Team can help you reach your goals. Call for a free, confidential consultation. When Miss Frances Allington and Mr. Samuel Bauman married in 1903, 1-800-837-9190 their reception was held at the home Kelleys Island  Cleveland  Columbus  Twinsburg  Naples of Charles Seeholzer where the Securities offered through WRP Investments, Inc. Member NASD and SIPC. Financial Network of America is not affiliated with WRP Investments, Inc. English-born orphan came as a youth. Securities activities are supervised by the WRP home office at 4407 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, OH 44505 (330) 759-2023.

Nov./Dec. 2010 PAGE 5 Kelleys Life Obituary Happy Kelleys Life Staff EDITOR Vincent E. Kim Jacquie Kranyak Vincent E. Kim, age 30, of Birthday ASSISTANT EDITORS Lancaster, formerly of Chagrin Falls, Carol Nelson-Burns died Nov. 7. November Caroline Jorski He was employed by Nationwide 3- John Fisher Insurance in Columbus, and was a 3- Stephanie Allan CONTRIBUTORS: member of St. Mary of the 6 - Michael Krzynowek Kim Bolden Assumption Church. He was a veter- 7- Robin Benvenuto Ernie Bell an, having served in the U.S. Army. 8- Izaak Elfers Shirley Crabill Preceded in death by his father, H. 10- Olivia Schnittker Sue Daugherty Elwood Kim, and grandparents, James 15- Matt Sandvick Judy DuShane 17- Eddie Ehrbar Pat Hayes and Mary Wagonseller, Vincent is sur- Tom Konecny vived by his wife, Alexis Hecker Kim; 17- Alex Mack Sharon Brunell-McIntire daughter Sabrina Jordan; son Calvin 18- Donna (Elfers) Lusk Mary Ann Monak Elijah; parents, Kelleys Life publish- 20- Carol Nelson-Burns Mayor Rob Quinn ers Anne and John Bauswein, brother 23- Frank Dodson Joseph Randazzo Christian Bauswein, sister Johanna 23- Kay Herndon Phil Thiede Bauswein, all of Bainbridge Twp.; 24- Lynn Maiers Bonnie Shoff grandmother, Cornelia Racz of Arrangements were handled by 25- Lisa O’Dee Dave Slosser Auburn Twp. grandmother Ruth Kim Frank E. Smith Funeral Home, 25- Kim McNeal of Amanda; several aunts, uncles and Lancaster; interment in Amanda 25- Derrek Wagner ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE: cousins. Township Cemetery followed crema- 27- Jacquie Kranyak Megan Joyce Vince attended Kenston Schools tion. 28- Carlie Quillin and graduated from Amanda- The Bauswein family suggests CIRCULATION: Clearcreek High School. He attended donations be made to Geauga County December For circulation questions, Call 419-746-5433 Ohio University-Lancaster. Vince was Dog Shelter, 12513 Merritt Rd., 1- Jeremy Smith passionate about history, astronomy Chardon OH 44024, in Vince's name. 2- Evan Sandvick GRAPHICS DESIGN: and music. 2- Rolly Quillin Victoria Rovder 3- Michelle Maher 3- Mike Maher PUBLISHERS: Letters to the Editor: 5- Erin Joyce Anne & John Bauswein 11- Sierra Cremean To the Editor: Since we are setting a precedent, we 12- Maggie Quillin HOW TO REACH US: I have been a life-long Islander and should all want to avoid the perception 14- Shannon Leary Mail (for advertising): land owner. I have been in law enforce- that slander and belittling the police or 14- Ava Gonzalez Kelleys Island, OH 43438-0859 ment for 37 years. During my career, I any official governance on KI is accept- 18- Kayla Maher have dealt with individuals of ques- able. And within that precedent, we 23- James O'Dee Submissions (articles, letters, photos) tionable character, including persons should also ensure that we have a solid 31- Jacci Croudup Email: [email protected] convicted of felony incidents, fraudu- basis upon which we make decisions to 31- Teanna Brunnet lent behavior and assaults on police honor KI residents. Advertising: officers. Ronald E. Ehrbar (419) 746-LIFE (5433) At present, I am the Chief of Police Chief of Police, Kelleys Island, Ohio meaning to him. We back-tracked to [email protected] for Kelleys Island and am responsible both stores, looked all around but did- for all law enforcement on the island. Dear Editor: n't see them anywhere. Then we went Distribution: The North Coast Area, Pt. This requires being constantly alert to Just wanted to share a great experi- back to the house looking and could Clinton, Catawba, Lakeside-Marblehead, situations that could harm KI residents ence we had recently after spending the not find them. He was really bummed Sandusky, and the Islands. and/or adversely compromise the weekend on KI. My husband and I had but really didn't know what else to do. Subscription base: Cleveland, Columbus island's safety and/or reputation. gone downtown shopping on Sunday Monday, as we were driving around and many areas across country. As the Chief of Police, I am also afternoon. He had tried on some hats at the island we saw Shelly Stein, who Circulation: 6,000 responsible for protecting the reputa- one store and then we had stopped at had been working at the Tee Shop, out tion of our police personnel. In that the Village Tee Shop and he tried on a in her yard. Urb stopped and gave her Submissions to Kelleys Life Articles, regard, professionally and ethically, I sweatshirt. When we left the Tee Shop my business card just in case someone ideas, photos, letters to the editor and believe that I am responsible for it was very sunny out and he asked me found them. He had made up his newsworthy items are welcomed. defending "my own," acknowledging if I had noticed him wearing his sun- mind they were gone forever. Submissions must be singled-spaced that assaults on police officers, regard- glasses when we left the house. I could- Well was he wrong. Two weeks with paragraph indentations (no less of where they occur, are serious n't be sure and he wasn't positive if he later I got a call from Shelly, she found double spacing between para- offenses toward police in general. had worn them either. them the last day the Tee Shop was graphs). Provide email or telephone In my opinion, we need to proceed Now these were not just any sun- open. She was straightening sweat- contact information for follow up or with caution when faced with deci- glasses. Urb is a very conservative fella. shirts and felt something heavy. She clarification of details. sions about giving honorable recogni- He had worked at now closed American will always hold a fond place in our tion to any KI persons, especially those Standard for 31 years. Each five year hearts. Thank you Shelly!!! Since the Editor's Note who have been previously found guilty anniversary they were awarded a gift at store was closing she gave them to of illegal actions related to Kelleys our local jewelry store. He is not the Jackie Finger who also graciously Stories written without a by-line are writ- Island. I do agree that restitution should jewelry wearing kind of guy so he offered to send them. Instead I called ten or compiled by Kelleys Life editor. be taken into consideration. I also think always got clocks but after getting 5 my cuz Rob Watkins at the Island Kelleys Life is not responsible for the that those islanders, who had been clocks over the years at his 30th Market. I didn't feel so bad asking him views of its writers or editor. directly, adversely impacted by a per- anniversary he let me get something for to send them to us. Rob, I owe you. son's fraudulent interactions with them myself then with the balance he got a Only on Kelleys Island such a JANUARY BOAT SHOW ISSUE in the past, understand the reason for pair of Oakley sunglasses. Then the great ending. DEADLINE the honorable recognition at the present next year American Standard closed. Sincerely, time. So his Oakley's really have special Urb and Pat Elchert, Tiffin IS JANUARY 5

FIREWOOD ALERT! Please remember that the State of Ohio prohibits transporting firewood and Ash Tree materials to the island. Howard Fox / Janice Fox There will be a container avail- able at the boat line dock for dis- 310 Lowercliffe Drive posal of any wood being brought Kelleys Island, OH 43438 unknowingly. Fines can be as much as Call for cottage rental information... $4000.00 For information: 1-888-OHIO- 419-668-0756 EAB or go to: ww.ohioagricul- 419-746-9521 ture.gov/eab/ www.kelleysisland.com/foxden

PAGE 6 Nov./Dec. 2010 Kelleys Life Gorchester museum gets donation

Pat Hayes (left) donated a cattle stanchion to the Agricultural wing of Bill Gorchester's new museum. Named the KI Historical Preservation Museum, it is located in the old winery next to Bill's house on East Lakeshore. He hopes to be open soon. Donations can be dropped off at the museum. Being a 501 C 3 Corp., all donations are tax deductable. Meet that guy Tom - you seem to see everywhere Carol Nelson-Burns Tom's work began when he was 14, them seven grandchildren. Born and work barely breaks a sweat, or increas- in Ford dealerships service depart- raised in Grove City, Ohio, Kim es his breathing. And he isn't afraid to ments, though he built up his work became a dental assistant before she get his hands or clothes smudged with ethic as most farm sons do-on the was swept off her feet by Tom (or vice oil, grease, or grass from the myriad of machinery of equipment the family versa, depending on who tells the tasks he's in constant motion doing. needed to keep the farm running. story), then managed a family mini- Somewhat of a cross between a road- After he graduated high school, he mart for 18 years. After deciding to runner and a kangaroo, Tom is sprint- went to Nashville, not for the music home-school their children, she turned ing or jogging off, up behind the wheel, scene, but to hone his mechanical apti- her full-tilt energy to local church walking at seemingly break-neck tude, earning a two-year degree in activity. speed. Always happy, his tow-headed eight months at the Nashville Auto- Their fourth summer on Kelleys, crop of thick hair full. Diesel College. He has continued Tom is employed by the Village of His work ethic is matched by his working in that trade for almost 40 Kelleys Island as the go-to mainte- love of and commitment to family, Kim years. (Who knew the youthful guy nance man, and also the Maintenance a perfectly mated companion, Layne with the deeply tanned skin, at home Director at Camp Patmos. Water, sewer, looking up with proud respect and in shorts or jean jackets, plowing win- boat and equipment maintenance are awe, adoration and love that seems a ter roads for the village and driving the just a few of the many tasks he per- natural glue of the McNeal family. big trucks all summer could be THAT forms that keep ditches cleared, trees They are here to stay, looking forward old???) trimmed, electrical circuits replaced in to their later years in life here on Tom McNeal-a virtual perpetual motion machine of activity and work--sits still As you might expect, Tom likes village buildings that he is responsible Kelleys, their adopted home. for a moment on one of the many cars of any sort, and they dominate his for opening and closing. From the time You might catch a glimpse of sunny machines he's likely to be operating-or hobbies as well as his daytime work on the sun rises until after it sets, Tom is Kim's natural smile, or hear her chirpy fixing--around Kelleys Island. Catch him mowers, tractors, plows et al. He BUSY. voice when you see her driving past in while you can.... enjoys drag racing his '68 Mustang, Not to be left behind, Kim is the Camp Patmos bus. And you'll find and teaching his only son, Layne, the Executive Assistant to the Director at Tom nearly anywhere, in his element Tom McNeal was born in southeast- thrill of safe racing in HIS junior drag- Camp Patmos, and both are active in with a big (steering) wheel in his strong ern Ohio in the small town of Oak Hill, ster. Not to be left out, wife Kim has her island activities. Kim loves the island, hands. So when you pass him as he's population 2000, and grew up on his own street class T-Bird. especially the winters-potlucks, knit- off to keep the Island fixed, wave a family's farm. Bob Evans was a family Kim and Tom have four other chil- ting at the church, dinners, and school "hey" at Tom, and remember how much friend and local neighbor, and Tom dren, all grown-up girls: Joanna, Ruth, events. of our island life we owe to his upkeep remembers visiting the original build- Cortnie, and Michaelynne, ranging in You'll never hear Tom complaining of, and he and his family's contribution ings of the Bob Evans farm site. age from 21 to 36, who have given from an aching back or bone. Hard to maintaining an island way of life.

Kelleys Island Branch of ZionZion UnitedUnited MethodistMethodist ChurchChurch Sandusky Library Our Mission: "Reflecting God's Love WINTER To All People" HOURS Worship With Us MONDAY: 5:00 P.M.-7:00 P.M. TUESDAY: CLOSED SUNDAY MORNING WEDNESDAY: CLOSED 10:30 AM THURSDAY: 2:30 P.M.-4:30 P.M. CORNER OF CHAPPEL & DIVISION STREETS • 419-746-2514 FRIDAY: CLOSED Pastors: Warren Campbell-Gaston and Beth McKee SATURDAY: 11:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M. SUNDAY: CLOSED St. Michael’s Catholic Church Corner of Chappel & Addison Streets PASTORAL LEADER: Sister Mary Lucille Kime,SND Chaplain and Presbyteral Moderator: After hours, materials may Rev. Christopher Bazar be returned through a slot on the outside of the building. SUMMER: 4PM SATURDAY SERVICE For further information, 9AM SUNDAY SERVICE call 419-746-9575 WINTER: 9AM SUNDAY SERVICE 528 Division Street Sacrament of Reconciliation before Mass if requested. Kelleys Island, OH 43438 Mailing Address: P.O.Box 179, Put-in-Bay 43456-0179 419-285-2741 www.sandusky.lib.oh.us email: [email protected]

Nov./Dec. 2010 PAGE 7 Kelleys Life From the K.I. Volunteer Fire Department Jack Hostal Why do I need a Burn Permit? Burning on Kelleys Island is autho- rized by permit only under very specif- Kelleys Island ic circumstances outlined in Section 93.52 of the Code of Ordinances of the Village of Kelleys Island. General Store What can I Burn? No materials other than agricultural Many Sale Items waste will be permitted to be burned. Great Bargains Burning of materials containing rub- bish, garbage, rubber, grease, asphalt, For Your liquid petroleum products, building materials, shingles or any product other Holiday Shopping! than agricultural waste constitutes an EPA violation. We will be open How do I get a Burn Permit? This permit can be obtained from various hours until the Village Office or the Police Dept. the ferry stops for The hours for the Village Office are Tuesday thru Friday 12:30 to 4:30 pm the season. and Saturday 9:00 to 12:00 noon. This When Open Flag is permit must be filled out completely not out you may reach and returned to the Village Office by Tuesday at 3:00pm. A Fire Dept. Rick at 419-656-4654 Official will then go out to inspect the burn site and if everything is satisfacto- For Your ry the permit will be signed by the Fire and Police Dept. and then will be avail- Fall/Winter Needs able for pickup at the Village Office on Wednesday after 3:00pm. A copy of this We Now Have: permit must be carried by the person •RV Anti-Freeze, conducting the Burn. Note (Burn times for winterizing are on the permit.) • STA-BIL, for your gas • Storm Window Kits Funding home • Weather Stripping 118 Division St. efficiency Across from Mini-Golf improvements 419-746-2357 Submitted by Tom Konecny The idea of owning a more efficient home-and paying lower utility bills-has widespread appeal, but finding ways to KELLEYS ISLAND DREAM fund needed energy efficiency improve- ments can be difficult during hard eco- nomic times. Fortunately, there are sever- al ways to recover some of your expenses when planning your next project. Through the federal Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008, Uncle Sam offers a personal tax credit of up to $500 for energy efficien- cy upgrades made to existing homes this year. You can recover up to 10 per- cent of the cost of adding insulation materials and exterior doors, windows, and roofs designed to help reduce your home's heat loss or gain. Want to install a new central air con- ditioner or air-source heat pump? Your credit could be as much as $300. The benefit covers up to 100 percent of the LOWER CLIFF LODGE cost for qualifying heating and cooling BUILT IN 2002, WITH CUSTOM BUILT units, with a maximum credit of $500 for all improvements. 30X56 POLE BARN AND THREE LOTS. In addition, other federal incentives $285,900 are available. While solar panels, solar water heaters, and geothermal heat QUARRY VISTA LODGE pumps are expensive, you may qualify for a tax credit equal to 30 percent of the BUILT IN 1995 FOR $213,900 installation cost if your projects are approved by the Solar Rating and BUY BOTH FOR A GREAT PRICE OF Certification Corporation or ENERGY $499,800 STAR, depending on the project's scope. Solar panels do not have a maximum GREAT CONDITION... limit for this benefit as of 2009; solar GREAT INVESTMENT AND water heaters and geothermal heat POSITIVE RENTAL INCOME! pumps carry a $2,000 limit. Check with your local electric cooperative before pro- ceeding with any type of solar project. THOMAS S. EVERETT, ABR Some electric cooperatives and state government offices offer further subsi- REALTOR dies or rebates to consumers who want to make a home more efficient. For a (419) 626-9313 BUSINESS listing of state and local energy efficien- cy assistance available, visit the (800) 626-9995 TOLL FREE ROUTH REALTY Database for State Incentives for (419) 366-6672 CELL Renewables and Efficiency, a project 3313 Milan Road funded by the U.S. Department of [email protected] Sandusky, OH 44870 Energy, at www.dsireusa.org. For details on how the right appliances can help Each Office Is Independently Owned And Operated www.tomeveretthomes.com you cut your electric bills, visit www.energystar.gov. PAGE 8 Nov./Dec. 2010 Kelleys Life

Korenko donates books to library

Elaine Lickfelt accepts the gift of two books on the history of Kelleys Island from Leslie Korenko. The books will become a permanent part of the Reference section of the genealogy department of the KI library. This is the second book Leslie has written on island history, the first covering the earliest island settlers and this one entitled: Kelleys Island 1862-1866 - The Civil War, the Island Soldiers & the Island Queen.

Fifty Years, and then some… Carol Nelson-Burns Summer 2010 was just the right have contributed to the elegance of the Labor Day time for Dianne and Chuck Hacker to their graciousness with each other, weekend show. have a little fun and festivity. Island with others. Gracious and com- homeowners for 35 years, the Hackers Their three adult daughters, sons- fortable hosts, the were able to secure a summer place in-law, and grandchildren framed and Hackers set the after selling their island home last year enriched their happiness on this spe- mood for relaxing, when health and medical needs cial day. Grand-daughters Lexis, amid choruses of required more frequent mainland care Lindsay, and Laci McKillips-have chatter. Bob May, and monitoring. "island blood" from their paternal aka "Pastor Bob," Celebrating their 50th wedding grandfather Darryl McKillips and his the former pastor of anniversary was a particularly joyous father late Melbourne ("Buddy") the island's Zion occasion. They shared it with family McKillips. Community and nearly 200 of their dearest long The anniversary seemed to have Church, and his time friends at the Sandusky Carousel set the Hackers in the mood for cele- wife Nancy were Museum. Wendy Kromer, who makes brations. They hosted the traditional much welcomed wedding cakes for Martha Stewart, summer party for the Island Singers guests. Photo by Carol Nelson-Burns. made the Hackers four-tiered anniver- cast on August 14. Harmonious laugh- Dianne and Chuck's three daughters: Andrea McKillips sary cake with a carousel topper. ter echoed from the verandahs in an Congratulations Leanne White, and Melissa Senelath and their anniversary It is hard to imagine that fifty years August heat best described as "just too to Dianne and cake with its carousel topper, made by Wendy Kromer (well could have passed since this serene, darn hot!" Chuck on this known wedding cake maker for Martha Stewart). gracious, and youthful couple (natives Trays of healthy and decadent important mile- of Castalia and Bellevue) said "I do" treats refreshed the singers, who wel- stone in their marriage. We appreciate they have contributed to the commu- on July 24, 1960. Perhaps their love, comed the respite in the face of the the spirit of hospitality and affection nity of island living. respect, and loyalty to one another now intensifying pace of practice for they have demonstrated, and what KELLEYS ISLAND

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Nov./Dec. 2010 PAGE 9 Kelleys Life Banded Cormorant found on South Shore Judy DuShane Young visiting cousins from and the Canadian Wildlife Service. species, studying effects of environ- Pittsburgh, Amanda and Alicia Kolson The certificate stated: "bird band- mental contaminants, and addressing found a dead cormorant on the beach ing is important for studying the such issues as Lyme disease, bird haz- in front of my house on the eastern movement, survival and behavior of ards at airports, and crop depreda- side of Kelleys, and proceeded to bury birds. About 60 million birds repre- tions. Results from banding studies it with their grandfather's help. As senting hundreds of species have been support national and international they were covering the dead bird they banded in North America since 1904. bird conservation programs such as noticed a band on the leg and called About 4 million bands have been Partners in Flight, the North American me over. We got the band off and recovered and reported. Thousands of Waterfowl Management Plan and noticed a telephone number on the birds have been banded on Kelleys Wetlands for the Americas." band so I called. over the past decade. Master Bander The information provided went on A Certificate of Appreciation Tom Bartlett bands birds on Kelleys to recognize the many cooperators in arrived in the mail a few weeks later throughout the year, but especially the program and noted the importance with information on "our" bird. It had with special efforts made during the of reporting the recovered bands. As been banded in 6/04 in Sandusky and Kelleys Island Audubon Club's Nest KIAC has been banding birds on was too young to fly when banded. It with the Birds in the spring and their Kelleys Island for several years it is was found dead here on July 12. Fall Feathers and Foliage Festival, good to know how some of the infor- The certificate had interesting which is held in September. mation is used. Bands found can be Amanda and Alicia Kolson show the information on the "North American Data from banded birds are used in reported at www.reportband.gov or 1- certificate they received from finding a Bird Banding Program" which is spon- monitoring populations, setting hunt- 800-327-BAND. banded cormorant. sored by the US Geological Survey ing regulations, restoring endangered Kelleys Island School News Phil Thiede, Superintendent/Principal KI School Board returns 4 mills back received a reduction on their taxes. Welcome Kim McNeal this donation to make sure the schol- to taxpayers This reduction equals approximately a With the resignation of Barb arship, established three years ago, The Kelleys Island Board of twenty-five percent (25%) savings on Shadle Sinkhorn form the Kelleys continues at the school for our stu- Education voted at the Oct. 15 board the school portion of their tax bill for Island Board of Education in Oct., the dents to further their education. It was meeting not to collect FOUR mills callendar year 2011. board has selected Kim McNeal to fill decided also to rename the scholar- (largest ever) of outside school millage Thank you Barb Shadle Sinkhorn the remaining last year on Barb's term ship as the Tim Ahner Memorial Perch for calendar year 2011. This resolu- Kelleys Island School and commu- of office. Kim works at Camp Patmos, Scholarship Fund. Thank you to tion will result in approximately nity would like to thank Barb Shadle along with driving taxi on the island everyone involved for their support of $243,000 in school taxes NOT being Sinkhorn for her service and dedica- during the summer. Her husband Tom our island students! collected for one year, 2011. tion this past year to our school sys- works for the Village of Kelleys Island Open Gym Schedule-2010-2011 The board of education passed this tem. Barb had served as president of and their son, Layne, is a seventh Open to the public on scheduled resolution after reviewing the finan- the board during this year. Barb was grader at Kelleys Island School. school days cial plan projections for the next five required by law to resign her seat on Thank you Fall Perch Tournament Mondays through Fridays years and determined the district's the board of education in October due donation 7:45 AM to 11:00 AM resources would allow to pass this to her change of her voting residency Kelleys Island School would like * These times subject to change if savings back to Kelleys Island proper- from Ohio to Florida. to thank the Casino Restaurant and all school function is scheduled ty owners. She was filling the vacant seat on the fishermen for their $500 donation This is the ELEVENTH consecutive the board due to the death of Bob to the Kelleys Island Perch year the property owners have Quinn last fall. Scholarship Fund. The Casino made Kurt Greene

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PAGE 10 Nov./Dec. 2010 Kelleys Life KI Audubon Club Junior Nature Camp soared! Peggy Cooney On Wed., Aug. 4, in 90 degree years old. eagles. Sandy Kilko and the "craft gram. A fun time was had by all. Jean weather, 60 children enjoyed the KI At the State Park, Richard and ladies" helped the children create an Kuyoth, Jacquie Kranyak, Judy Audubon Nature Camp. The three part Annette Gallagher from Sandusky ocean globe using recycled clear plastic DuShane, Chris Yako, Sandy Kilko, program was conducted at the VFW, Children's Museum conducted a pro- bottles. Each student received a certifi- Shirley Tomcho, Carol Geschke, State Park and the Twine Shanty (Gary gram called "Water Water Everywhere." cate and each family received a book on Gretchen Larson, Carol Frindt, Ed Finger's Barn on Woodford). Frindt, Jan Ransom, Leslie Korenko, Mona Rutger from Back to the Wild Sandy Tkach, Cindy Christofferson, presented a program on Bald Eagles. Linda Hostal, Stephanie Hunter, Pat She brought an eagle that is in her per- Hayes, Fran Minshall, Barb Zeller, June manent care due to blindness from Campbell, Laura Van Benken, Cindy West Nile Virus. The eagle is now used Merkel, Virginia Coyne, Tracey Quillin, for teaching people about these amaz- Julie Mack, Erin Sandvick, Fred ing creatures. The children learned Walcott, Paul Finnegan, Vickie interesting facts on eagles. In 1979 Finnegan, Steve Merkel, Ed Frindt, there were only 4 nesting eagles in Park Schafer, Maureen Flanagan, Ohio, today there are 240 nests. Pat Maureen Graney, Kim Watkins, Gary Hayes set up a telescopic lens for the and Jackie Finger, Mark and Alison children to view the nest located on Priebe. Businesses that assisted by Kelleys Island. Some of the children It was a wet and wild examination on eagles compliments of the Pape Library offering space, donating snacks, copies, were very lucky to see the baby eaglet the properties of water. The children Fund. or other items were: Kelleys Island in the nest. The children learned that a had a hands-on lesson focusing on car- I sometimes think we on Kelleys State Park, VFW, Island Market, Sweet typical eagle's nest weighs 700 pounds ing for and using this precious Island take for granted the beauty of the Valley Trading Post, The Village Pump, and can reach up to 2000 pounds. resource. They learned about cleaning nature that surrounds us. I received a The Inn and Campbell's Cottage. Mona had the children form a circle to an oil slick, moving water from place to call from an adult vacationing for a Thank you to the volunteers and demonstrate the size of the eagle's nest place using pumps, cranks, air and week on the island who asked if he businesses that helped to make the and showed nests of other birds so the gravity. The favorite water activity of could go to the camp to see the bald Nature Camp a really great day! children could appreciate the scale of the day was the rockets. Soda bottles eagle. He and his family had never seen Editors note: Very special thanks to an eagle's home. The children learned half filled with water and pressurized a bald eagle or an eagle nest. They Peggy Cooney for putting this huge that a baby eagle will equal the size of with air were released into the air for 3 joined us for that part of the program endeavor together once again. It's a their parents by the time they are 10 straight hours. It was an exciting and and were thrilled to experience what tremendous effort and every child and weeks old. They also learned that the wet exploration of water. we locals drive past every day. every adult present thoroughly enjoyed American Bald Eagle does not get its At the VFW, the children received a There were thirty five wonderful themselves-and learned a lot also! white head and tail until it reaches 4 snack and Jan Ransom read stories on volunteers who helped with this pro- Thank you Peggy! Blessings and gratitude As we ready to welcome our fami- God is at work behind the scenes. It write this grateful, curious as to what As the fall season flows into the ly back for the 11th chili cook off, I takes patience and humility to get the future holds for our family busi- holidays and we ready for our migra- found the prayer circle reading what I through a time of dormancy. These ness and for those that have experi- tion south, we want to let you all read the Sunday after Shannon's acci- are times when God is preparing us for enced this miracle with us. Our prayer know how much we appreciate those dent last June. It states, "Not knowing our destiny. "Thank you to the group circle has expanded since that day and that make us part of their island mem- the future ourselves, we often have to of believers that have sustained me so has our business. We want to say ories. It means so much to have a come to a deep trust in God during emotionally during this time." thank you to all of the people who growing family business at this time in times when nothing seems to be hap- In 16 months, Shannon has made support us, both through our business our lives. We are so grateful and know pening. During times of inactivity, so much progress. Her mobility and in our journey with Shannon. We that as you ready for your winter sea- increases weekly, her strength and bal- asked that day for a miracle, we asked son, we will continue to keep you in ance being improved with each day that our faith be pushed to its limits our circle of friends. that she works her limbs that are because we are divinely supported in Patricia Johnson, The Brew Pub miraculously restoring themselves. I all things.

Nov./Dec. 2010 PAGE 11 Kelleys Life From the Pastor - The nature of gratitude This is the season of Thanksgiving, wrote: confluence of millions of things; from your heartbeat to remind you that you an offering of gratitude for all that we Gratitude is great medicine for the matter to the people who matter, and are not making your heart beat. Its have. And we have a lot, a lot of the disease of self-importance. "To live is most of the people who matter are dependable rhythm comes from a basic essentials humans need to sur- so startling it leaves little time for any- total strangers. And each of us makes source beyond you. These facts of life vive, and beyond that, a lot of things thing else." our own contribution to the life of the we hold in common with everyone. that are not necessary but preferable. In his book "Lives of a Cell," Lewis world. And remembering this, we can feel In most of the world they would be Thomas wrote: We humans are the weaving compassion for all the other beings luxuries. But there is another level of "Statistically, the probability of together of earth and heaven. The that share in this life with us. gratitude, more basic and fundamen- any one of us being here is so small stuff of the earth; carbon, nitrogen, Gratitude and compassion go togeth- tal than gratitude for what we have. It that you'd think the mere fact of exis- iron, oxygen, forms our bodies. The er. Compassion is the "giving" part of is gratitude for what we are. And not tence would keep us all in a content- stuff of heaven; love, imagination, cre- thanksgiving, when we act out our what we are that distinguishes us ed dazzlement of surprise." ativity, wonder, forms our souls. unity with all life by returning a por- from everyone else, name, family tal- Gratitude begins with a profound Spirit and matter wedded together. tion of what we have for the common ents, interests, but what we are that sense of amazement at our very exis- During this season of thanksgiv- good. we have in common with everyone tence. To exult and rejoice in the fact ing, pay attention to the most funda- Happy Thanksgiving! else--our basic humanity. that we are is the beginning of grati- mental fact of life: I am. Allow your Rev. Warren Campbell-Gaston Life is a gift. We didn't apply to be tude. And gratitude is the beginning breathing to remind you that the Zion United Methodist Church here. We just showed up. The of wisdom. Gratitude implies that our moment by moment you are depen- American poet Emily Dickinson lives are completely dependent on the dent on the air you breathe. Allow Obituaries

Robert S. in Lorain, past commodore of Howley Sr. Vermilion Boat Club, and past com- (92) of Kelleys modore of Vermilion Yacht Club, a for- Island and New mer member of Catawba Island Club, PROPANE Smyrna, Fla., and a member of the VFW at Kelley's Compare Apples to Apples OE MEYER BENEFITS died peacefully Island. He was an active member of Monday, Nov. 1, the Audubon Society. If you are solicited for your propane business • Friendly, Personal, 2010, in His favorite pastimes included fol- the offer you get will probably be a “Special” for Local service Columbus, lowing Notre Dame, travel, sailing, new customers and be for a short period of • Easy payment options Ohio. He was boating, golfing, reading three news- time. To compare accurately to your current born in his papers a day, watching FOX News and supplier, here are some questions you need • Fair consistent pricing home at 10305 Clifton Blvd., debating with knowledge his political answers to: • No hidden fees Cleveland, Ohio in 1918. His parents positions. • What is their regular price? were Christopher J. and Emily Amelia Survivors include Florence J. • All phone calls answered by (Smith) Howley. He was the youngest Block; sons, Robert (Nancy) Howley of • What are their delivery charges and local people familiar with of three sons. During his lifetime, he Columbus and David (Danielle) hazmat fees on each delivery? the islands lived in Cleveland, Lorain, Vermilion, Howley of Hopedale, Mass.; daughter, • What is their annual tank rental or THANK YOU FOR Huron, New Smyrna and Kelleys Suzanne (Roger) Whitacre of low gallon charges? YOUR BUSINESS! Island. He was a 1937 graduate of Columbus; grandchildren, Andrew West High School in Cleveland and a and Amy Howley, Olivia and William 1-877-564-1379 • SANDUSKY, OHIO 1941 graduate of the University of Howley, Alison Ziemke Kleibscheidel, Notre Dame with a Bachelors degree Sara and Emily Whitacre, and Peter in accounting. and Robbie Krupp; and nieces and During World War II he was a Navy nephews, Dan Howley, Lee Howley, Lt. Cmdr. serving in the American, Tom Howley, Kate Howley and European and Asiatic (two stars) the- Christine Miles. atres in patrol torpedo boats (PT He was preceded in death by his boats), 1942-45. As a naval officer he daughter, Nancy Krupp; grandson, saw action in the Pacific's Solomon Peter G. Howley; his parents; and Islands campaigns, Bougainville brothers, Lee C. Howley and beach landing and invasion, and Christopher J. Howley. through the Solomon's to Papua New Visitation followed by a service Guinea. In PT Boat Squadron 5 (MTB was at St. Peters Church, Huron. A cel- RON 5) he saw extensive action in ebration of Robert's life followed at the some of the hardest fought campaigns Huron Yacht Club. Memorial contri- in World War II. In 1945, he was butions may be made to VFW Post assigned to (PT) Squadron 22 (MTB 9908, Kelleys Island; or Odyssey RON 22) in the Mediterranean, sta- Hospice, 540 Officecenter Place, Suite tioned at Cannes, France. At the end of 100, Gahanna, OH 43230. the war, he taught PT boat operation at the Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron Additional island losses: Training Center in Melville, R.I. Ronald N. "Ronnie" Cole, 84, A believer in small business entre- of Sandusky, beloved husband, father, preneurship, believing in innovation grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and positive thinking, he was success- uncle, and dear friend, passed away ful in creating, managing, and teach- Sept. 10, 2010. ing about small businesses during his Lynn Alan Holdren, 68, business career. In 1946 he founded, Sandusky, left this life Wed., Sept. 1, managed and operated the Howley 2010 following a lengthy and coura- Hardware Co. in Lorain. In 1955, he geous battle with cancer. Lynn's love started his own manufacturers' repre- for Kelleys Island was shown in his sentative business (electrical), the generosity to the Kelleys Island Robert S. Howley Company. He was schools where he sponsored many owner and president for 25 years. The trips to Cedar Point and various BackhoeBackhoe business remains successful and is school activities. managed by his son, Robert Howley Jr. Final note: Great sadness at the and grandson, Andrew Howley. In loss of Ann Brown, we will run an WWorkork retirement he founded Howley obituary on her in our Jan./Feb. issue. Construction which remodeled older Our deepest condolences to her homes and built new homes. daughter Claudia and all extended StStoneone He was a director of Central Bank family members. Free radon test kits HaulingHauling Christine Stelzer Stone available: #8s, #57's and #304's The Erie County Health Department radon is to test for it. offers free radon test kits to homeown- For a free radon test kit or more Asphalt Grindings • Bush Hogging • Dirt ers. Radon is an odorless radioactive information, contact the Erie County gas that is naturally occurring in the Health Department at healthyhomes CALL KYLE PAINE FOR PRICES soil. It can get into your home through @ecghd.org or call 419-626-5623 ext. small cracks in the foundation or 173. Be sure to include your name, 419-746-2812 through a sump pump. Radon gas is the address, mailing address, and phone or LICENSED SEPTIC SYSTEM INSTALLATION second leading cause of lung cancer. email address. The only way to know if your home has PAGE 12 Nov./Dec. 2010 Kelleys Life Father Chris is welcomed to Kelleys LICENSED, BONDED, FREE ESTIMATES Parishioners gathered after FRESCH ELECTRIC, INC. the 9 a.m. Mass on Sunday, August 15, to officially wel- CONTRACTORS, ENGINEERS OF INC. come Father Chris Bazar to St. LITE - HEAT - POWER THE KREIMES CO. Michael's on Kelleys Island. ASPHALT • CONCRETE • EXCAVATING People came from his home ASPHALT SEALING & STRIPPING parish in Mansfield and were • INDUSTRIAL also present at the gathering • COMMERCIAL where refreshments were served. • RESIDENTIAL 2535 W. Monroe St. Fr. Chris officially began Sandusky, Ohio 44870 his new ministry at St. Michael's in July and has start- ed to become acquainted with (419) 625-0295 those who live on the island all 1414 MILAN ROAD year but also summer residents. Photos are by Caroline Jorski. SANDUSKY, OHIO 44870 He has had the opportunity to Kelleys Islanders Joe Rysek and Don Gilles Rob Kreimes, President meet with the Pastors from were on hand to welcome Father Chris Bazar (419) 626-2535 Zion Methodist Church and to St. Michaels. looks forward to maintaining a close relationship with them. duties, he is School Chaplain at Fr. Bazar comes to St. Michael's Bishop Hoffman Schools, Diocesan from St. Peter's in Mansfield where he Chaplain for Catholic Scouting and is RANSOM FUNERAL HOME served as an Associate Pastor. He Chaplain and Presbyterial Moderator presently resides at St. Ann Parish in of St. Michael's, Kelleys Island and Fremont, Ohio. Among his other Mother of Sorrows at Put-in-Bay. Serving the Island’s Needs Since 1974

Ask Serving Our Seniors Robert Ransom Serving Our Seniors is a local, A: Both discounts are optional. Funeral Director not-for-profit organization funded by Your insurance company does not the Erie County Senior Services Tax have to honor your completion of the Levy. Serving Our Seniors is a geri- safe driving course with a discount. 610 S. Washington, atric social service agency that pro- Nor do retailers have to honor your P.O. Box 530 vides a variety of help to Erie County Golden Buckeye card with a discount. residents age 60 and better. The (Although, many retailers do honor it.) Castalia, Ohio 44824 organization’s purpose is to assist Q: Can Serving Our Seniors take older people in maintaining their my medicines that I no longer use. independent lifestyle. You can give them to someone in need Business: 626-6666 Q: I'm going to turn 65 in January. or give them to your Drug Repository KI Home: 746-2306 How do I sign up for Medicare Part D? Program A: You have 3 months before your A: Unfortunately, no. The law for- 65th birthday or 3 months after your bids us from taking prescription med- 65th birthday. So you can sign up now ications and giving them to needy peo- or you can wait. If you would like help ple we know who cannot afford their finding a Medicare Part D plan, call medications. That would be dispens- our office. We will send you a form ing medications without a license. SERVING THE CENTRAL OHIO that asks for information about the The Drug Repository Program can't medications that you take and we can use them because the medications FOR MORE THAN TWO DECADE enroll you over the phone once we have been in the control of the patient. receive your form back. Call us at 419- So the pharmacy has no quality con- 624-1856 trol mechanism to be sure that the Q: Will you come to Kelleys medications were stored properly or Island to enroll senior citizens onto that they haven't been tampered with. Medicare Part D? Q: What is PASSPORT and how to A: Yes, if we can get 5 or more peo- I reach their office? ple who want to enroll, that would A: PASSPORT is a program fund- make the trip worthwhile. Typically it ed by Medicaid. It requires that a per- can take about 1 hour per person to son living at home is impaired to the enter the data and to explain the point that nursing home placement options. Most of the time is consumed would be appropriate, but the person explaining how one drug plan is dif- could still be safely cared for at home ferent from the other. Call our office, with 20 hours/week of nursing assis- leave your name and your phone tant services and periodic nurse visits. number with a request to have Serving It does require you to meet certain Our Seniors personnel come to income criteria and you can have Kelleys Island for Medicare Part D. assets in addition to the home that you Q: I had a new roof put on due to live in as a permanent resident. For the hail damage. I think I was ripped more information you can call the off. Is there anything I can do? Sandusky Branch of the Area Office ROOFING • SHEET METAL A: It all depends upon what was on Aging at 419 621 0115. Ask for Jodi in your contract. If you would like free Carstenson, LSW. CRANE RENTAL • SERVICE AND MAINTANCE legal advice on this matter there is a Q: How come no one will do any- place for senior citizens to call. It's thing when an older person abuses called PRO SENIORS 1-800-488-6070. alcohol? Why doesn't an agency get They will give you up to a ½ hour of involved and make them stop? PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER free legal consultation if you are an A: People of all ages abuse alcohol. Ohio resident and age 60+. Agencies of any kind have no right to Safety • Quality • Reliability Q: I don't drive any longer so I force someone to do something they don't have a drivers license. I still do not want to do. It is not illegal for want a picture ID. Where do I get one? someone over the age of 21 to drink 700 Hadley Drive, A: You can get a picture ID from alcohol. In fact, it would be a form of the Bureau of Motor Vehicles. Arrive discrimination to treat someone who Columbus, Ohio 43228 with 2 pieces of identification such as is 60 and 65 differently than someone your birth certificate and Social who is living the same lifestyle (abus- Security card or a passport. ing alcohol) at age 30 or 40. Q: I took the AARP safe driving Sue Daugherty, Director course and my agent did not give me a Serving Our Seniors reduction on my car insurance. Same 310 E. Boalt Street, Suite A Telephone: 614.308.9000 thing happened to me when I was Sandusky, OH 44870 clothes shopping and I tried to use my 419-624-8173 • 1-800-564-1856 Fax: 614.308.9595 Golden Buckeye card. I didn't get a Fax: 419-624-8176 discount in that transaction, either. Nov./Dec. 2010 PAGE 13 Kelleys Life

10TH Annual Summer Island Party On Saturday August 21, 2010, Charlie Randazzo and Denese hosted their 10th annual Summer Island Party to the theme of "That's Life - T.Y.J!" Charlie and Denese have been partying on the island since 2001 when they first arrived. FAB- ULOUS AS USUAL! Their annual island party brought islanders and mainland friends, old & new, together for the 10th year in a row. Each year the party has a theme. This year's theme was "That's Life - T.Y.J.!" Why "That's Life?" A tribute to the Frank Sinatra song of course. They followed up that theme with The Frank & Dean show. Why the "T.Y.J?" Thank you Jesus! This year's party was extra special. Tony (Papa T) and Carmella were there to celebrate with us. The fire at Papa T's was a tragedy but Carm's dad, Nick Mendiola, turned 85 and the Vacca's brought his party to the Randazzo's - complete with a group serenade of Happy Birthday, cake, and the wearing of the Papa T's ice cream cone (complements of Denese) Adding to the excitement, this year's party was filmed by Charlie's nephew, Bill Predovich, who expects to submit a five to seven minute clip to "Who Throws the Best Party?" on the food network. The party was a successful way to say farewell to the summer of 2010. Can't wait to see what next summer's party brings! Pictured: Denese, Nick Mendiola, Charlie Randazzo, Madonna Mendiola. Happy 85th Nick! VFW Post 7572 hosts 65th Football Banquet Mary Ann Monak The Marblehead VFW Post 7572 Officer Dave Groene, Officer of the Day ING THE ANNUAL DANBURY FOOT- Seniors - Dakota Hruby, Ed Strimpfel, proudly honored the Danbury High Bob Sobolewski, Photographer John BALL BANQUET. HIS MEMORY and Hunter Stephens; Juniors - Ben School football team at the 65th con- Kozak, and Historian Mary Ann LIVES ON". There were also tributes to Adams, Lucas Kennedy, Mike Ward, secutive banquet at the post on Sat., Monak. Cal from Commander Peroni and and Dalton Chapman; Sophomore - Nov. 6. Special guests were the family of Master of Ceremonies Denny Bird. Brandon Bahnsen. Freshmen - Justin Guests at the head table were Head past Commander Cal Twarek; his wife Master of Ceremonies Denny Bird Tester, Cory Schenk, Keegan Rakosky, Coach Tim Heffernan, Board of Marge, twin brother Larry, son Rick welcomed the guests of the evening Tyler Dray, David Gast, Cody German, Education President Kevin Bird, Twarek, daughter Karen and her hus- and following the invocation by and Jonathon McClellan. Principle Karen Abbot, Superintend- band Eric Karion, and grandson Chaplain Rodney Zehfus; the banquet Assistant coaches were John Kosa ent Dan Parent, Athletic Director Drew Brandon Twarek. The evening was also dinner was served by Ladies Auxiliary Sr., John Kosa Jr. and Jeff Bahnsen. Davie, Guest Speaker former Cleveland a tribute to the memory of the ban- President Debbie Garrard, with mem- There were special comments by Browns player Dan Fike; Master of quet's Master of Ceremonies Cal bers Jean Dewey, Carol Hamit, Sue Athletic Director Drew Davie, noting Ceremonies former Laker player and Twarek. Marge was presented a plaque Hallier, Alice Peroni, Lilah Groene, that the three-day special news article Athletic Director Dennis Bird, "IN MEMORY OF CAL TWAREK. Camille Sobolewski; Comrade Mike published in the Sandusky Register Commander Bob Peroni, QuarterMas- THIS IS PRESENTED IN APPRECIA- Pritchard; Men's Auxiliary President brought admiration from readers across ter Bob Dewey, and Chaplain Rodney TION FOR OVER 50 YEARS OF DED- Mike Garrard, with member Paul the Bay. A few attended the final home Zehfus. ICATED SERVICE TO THE VETER- Hallier. game and a special invitation was Post guests were Past Commanders ANS OF FOREIGN WARS POST 7572 The Laker guests of honor introduc- extended to our team and cheerleaders Vince Adams and Dan Monak, Service AND FOR THE MANY YEARS HOST- ing their fathers or sponsors were: from Chet and Matts. The pride grows! The Big Fish That DIDN'T Get Away! Carol Nelson Burns Kim and Julie Valentine's 13-year- sunrise to sunset all summer. His Boat Captain Joel Byer told him to use departure for their Point Place old grandson, Scyler Glass, recently blonde hair peaked out from the rim of to try to catch a walleye. Scyler was (Toledo) mainland home. The fish is hooked a 26-inch steelhead offshore of his back-turned ball cap. And remov- out on a rocky point of the island all now at Artistic Touch Taxidermy Kelleys. Scyler has been fishing with ing his wrap-around sunglasses by himself with his light pole and a where Mark Lodzinski is doing a spe- "Big Kim" since he was 3 years old. revealed how much the sun had landing net when he hooked up and cial mounting for Scyler. After docking at Seaway following a shown on that face! landed the fish by himself. The Valentines are eager to begin day of boat fishing, Scyler grabbed his On his "lucky Friday the 13th," He quickly realized that his catch building the house designed as their pole and headed off for his favorite Scyler was hoping to catch a walleye. was a special fish, his first steelhead, Chardonnay Drive home. And Scyler fishing spots around the marina. He He used an 8-inch clear minnow so his "grands" took the fish to Gary couldn't be happier! had been fishing Kelleys Island from Husky Jerk that Kelleys Island Charter Finger who froze it until their Sunday Island Singers 2010 success Cleared Lots For Sale Shirley Crabill 100 x 165 We'd like to send an enormous THANK YOU to all of our loyal supporters. You are a very active audi- Septic and Storm Sewer installed ence that gives us the energy we need. We wish all of you a very happy healthy year until we all meet again Sept. 3, 2011. Water Tap-in paid MANY, MANY THANKS from all the SINGERS. Editors Note: Islanders would like to thank Jennifer Koba, Andrew Henderson, all of the Island Singers, Agent Owned and all who helped them! It was a fantastic, fun, entertaining and colorful show of Cole Porter tunes! 440-479-2805 • 440-479-2980

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