Andover woman honored for life-saving effort at county job
Star Beacon
"My mother Josephine is a pediatric nurse and my dad has a Masters degree in biology. Education also was stressed in my family. My father now is director of Ceva Education in LaPac and well respected," she said.
Moving thousands of miles from her family, Verba said was hard at first, but Robert's family easily accepted her. Next, two sons were born, Victor Joseph, three and half, and Robert Luis, an active two-year-old.
"I was a stay-at-home mom for awhile. In Mexico I graduated from high school and went on to attend college for a couple years," Verba said.
"My parents have taught me that all things are possible. Education as I said is very important to my people in Mexico. My generation has teachers, engineers, doctors and my family were good role models for my two sisters and brother," she said.
Deciding to take a job in Ashtabula County came after attending a Job Fair in 2005. She applied at JFS Job Source office in October 2005 and landed an office position /bilingual interpreter.
"I owe so much to Martha and Mr. Arcaro for helping me. I just want to give back and be a great citizen. I cannot take out my citizenship until I have been here five years," Verba said.
So in 2007, Verba plans to prepare for the citizenship tests. She's kept all the necessary documentation from her Mexican work and family background.
"The job I have at the JFS is the best job I have ever had. I'm helping people, who need our services. It's a reward to make an impact on people's lives. We are having a special program May 31 for the Spanish speaking community in the county. It's called Bridges to Success. I helped plan the program," Verba said.
The Verba family moved from Concord Township in Lake County to a home Robert's grandfather built some years ago close to Pymatuning Lake.
"It is so quiet here, but took getting used to," Verba joked.
Next year the family looks forward to visiting Ana's family in LaPac, the first time for a reunion since the wedding. As for her life-saving endeavors, Verba said, "I never had to use my training before. Martin is such a fine gentleman and thank God I could help him that day."
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