Articles in Garrettsville
Always in Bloom Celebrates Ten Years
Nelson Twp. – Always in Bloom in Nelson will celebrate 10 years of meeting the community’s gardening needs this year. Owner Angie Smithburger said it was a dream that she didn’t really have, that just sort of fell into her lap, so to speak.
Eleven years ago, Angie was living the …
Masonry Students Undertake Library Project
Garrettsville – Maplewood students from Bob Pavlak’s Masonry class were recently seen at the Garrettsville branch of the Portage County Library preparing an area for a new cement pad.
Due to circumstances beyond our control….
Garrettsville – Sincere apologies and grateful thanks go to the folks who showed up for the Machine-0-Mania / Touch-A-Truck event last Saturday at Garfield H.S.
Silver Creek Garden Club News
Garrettsville – The Silver Creek Garden Club of Garrettsville, recently met at the home of Colleen Steele. Kathy Hanratty, the president of the Native Plant Society of Northeastern Ohio and landscape designer with Enviroscapes Design spoke on protecting and using native plants in the home landscape. Their next meeting set …
Garrettsville Approves Appointment of New Full-Time Police Officer
Garrettsville – Village Council, by a unanimous vote, approved the appointment of Matthew Noah as a new full-time police officer for the village. Noah’s appointment fills the position left vacant by the retirement of Officer Mark Rich. Councilman Kaiser, a member of the village’s safety committee, stated that there were …
Rotary Report
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotarians we’re offered renewed insights on the operations and goals of the Coleman Professional Services–Fostering Recovery, Building Independence, Changing Destinies–being offered to the citizens of Portage, Summit, Stark and Trumbull counties here in northeast Ohio and in Allen, Auglaize and Hardin counties in northwestern Ohio.
Garrettsville Community Yard Sales
They’re back… May 18th–19th bargain hunters by the score will once again descend upon the Village of Garrettsville for the 20th Annual Community Yard Sale. With over 180 unique sales, there will be thousands of treasures and trinkets available for purchase beginning at 9am on May 18.
This annual event is …
Garrettsville Summerfest to Hold Idol Semi-Finals
Garrettsville - This year, there are forty-four contestants who will compete this Sunday, May 19, 2013 in the semi-final round of Garrettsville Idol at James A. Garfield High School’s Iva Walker Auditorium. There will be four judges determining who will have the opportunity to sing on the stage at Summerfest …
G-Men Baseball
4/23/2013 – Garfield G-Men 10, Waterloo Vikings 2
Batteries: Waterloo: Daniel Buckley and Cooper. Garfield: Kaiser and Damko; Schustrich and Damko. W: Kaiser 3-2. L: Daniel Buckley 0-0. HR: Waterloo: None. Garfield None.
Notes: Waterloo: Cooper RBI Garfield: Patterson 3B, 2 R, RBI. Schustrich 3B, 2B, 2 R, RBI.
JV Score: G-Men …
“This Is How We Roll”
Travis Horner had the top game and top series in the 9:00 Trio League on April 6. Travis rolled a 128 game and 332 series. Sydney Coburn continued her good bowling. Sydney’s 118 game was 61 pins over her 57 average. Sydney was also 105 pins over for series with …
JA Garfield High School Honor Roll
12th Grade
All A’s – Caitlin Chartier, Tyler Covey, Julia Hayes, Hannah Kirk, Andre Perrault, Brittany Sisson, Paige Stachowski*, Jacqueline Tabor, Shiloh Van Oss, Stefan Wickli, Jenna Yeager
3.2 & Above – Andrew Anderson*, Heidi Basel, Emma Bates, Josie Baum, Trent Bontrager, Austin Bowman, Jacob Bradley, Joseph Brahler, Abbie Brown, Ethan Carter*, …
JA Garfield High School Honor Roll
12th Grade
All A’s – Caitlin Chartier, Tyler Covey, Julia Hayes, Hannah Kirk, Andre Perrault, Brittany Sisson, Paige Stachowski*, Jacqueline Tabor, Shiloh Van Oss, Stefan Wickli, Jenna Yeager
3.2 & Above – Andrew Anderson*, Heidi Basel, Emma Bates, Josie Baum, Trent Bontrager, Austin Bowman, Jacob Bradley, Joseph Brahler, Abbie Brown, Ethan Carter*, …
“Diesel” the Dalmation Assists in NGCC Food Drive
Garrettsville – The Nelson-Garrettsville Community Cupboard (NGCC) held “Fill the Fire Truck” food drive this past Saturday at Sky Plaza IGA in Garrettsville. Joe Leonard allowed the community food bank to use his antique 1935 Maxim truck and they even had a real live dalmatian, “Diesel”, for folks to pet …
Intimate Gathering for 2013 HOF Inductees
A select but enthusiastic group, including previous honorees, Mitch Collins ’76, John Bennett ’77 and Darrin Perusek ’93, attended the 5th annual James A. Garfield Hall of Fame induction on Saturday, April 27, 2013 in the HS/MS Commons honoring Martin Paul ‘61 and Mark Manno ’74.
The social hour allowed family …
Flash Mob Hits Garrettsville
Garrettsville – This past Saturday while many were out enjoying the beautiful weather, something unusual happened at four locations in Garrettsville. Shortly after noon, a dance flash mob of sorts was sighted at four locations in town. The dance flash mob was for National Dance Week (April 26-May 5). Studios …
Unique Ribbon Cutting at S&K Sales & Service
Garrettsville – The newest business to locate in Garrettsville, S&K Sales & Service, Inc., held a Grand Opening celebration at their new location at 8018 French St. Success at their previous venue in Freedom Township led the family–and it IS a family operation, with everyone pitching in at everything from …
Sugar Bush Golf Classic to be held on May 22
Garrettsville – On Wed., May 22, golfers will hit the links in support of people with developmental disabilities in the 27th annual Sugar Bush Golf Classic at the Sugar Bush Golf Club in Garrettsville, Ohio. This annual tournament has become a spring tradition and always draws golfers of all ages …
Rotary Report
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotarians hit the trail last Saturday for their semi-annual roadside clean-up between–where else–Garrettsville and Hiram. Interact members from James A. Garfield High School–Laura Wilburn, Brittany Sisson, Abigail Hahn, Laura Curby, and Annie Sheller–assisted in completing the project then joined Rotarians at McDonald’s for a pick-me-up after the effort. Many …
Garrettsville Summerfest Raffle is a Ford Truck
Last year, Garrettsville SummerFest raffled off a truck for the first time and it was one of the most successful raffles they have ever had, so with the “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” motto the committee decided to offer a 2013 Ford F-150 truck this year as well. …
G-Men Way
Leave your mark on G-men Way by sponsoring a “G” on the driveway around James A. Garfield High School. G’s will be painted gold and lettered with your business, graduating senior, athlete, or favorite student. G’s can also be purchased in honor of alumni. All proceeds will go to make …
Celebrate the Kentucky Derby at the Library
Join us at the Garrettsville Library as we celebrate the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 4 from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm. Help celebrate the 139th running of the Kentucky Derby by wearing your best “Derby Day” hat. Also, create a bejeweled lucky horseshoe, win prizes, and learn about the …
Focus Group Meeting Scheduled for May 7
Garrettsville – The James A. Garfield School District is looking for input on what the community wants in a new Superintendent of Schools. All community members are invited to a Focus Group meeting, which will provide the opportunity for residents to voice their opinions and tell the district and board …
Garrettsville’s Signature Boardwalk Turns Twenty
Garrettsville – On May 2, 1993, Garrettsville’s newest attraction — the Main Street boardwalk — was dedicated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Later described as “a wooden walkway to nowhere in particular except delight” in Ohio Magazine, the boardwalk held a promise of downtown revitalization and increased tourism for this historic …
G-Men Baseball
4/22/2013| Garfield G-Men 14, Waterloo Vikings 2
Garfield: Tim Schwan (5) and Damko. Waterloo: Thomas Diven (2) and Cooper; Chalmers (3) and Cooper. W: Tim Schwan 5-1. L: Thomas Diven 0-0. HR: Garfield: None. Waterloo None.
Notes: The G-Men pushed across 14 runs and Tim Schwan scattered 5 hits to lead …
Fourth Annual PTO Chess Tournament Winners
Garrettsville – Sarah Bittence and Michael Baczkowski (pictured above) won their respective divisions for the annual 4th grade PTO chess tournament (pictures below). Congratulations to them both! The tournament was held over their lunch break for several weeks, and they recently competed in the finals.
For the boys division, Michael Baczkowski …
Fairy Gardens Under Construction
Garrettsville – The Garrettsville Library recently held a “Create Your Own Fairy Garden” children’s program. Children were invited to create a fairy garden with their own style. Check with the Garrettsville Library for information about upcoming programs. Visit Portage County District Library online at www.portagelibrary.org to learn about other programs …
Stirring Up Success: Pasta House Thrives in Garrettsville
Garrettsville – After four months of outstanding support from the community, Garrettsville’s latest culinary destination—The Pasta House—is serving up extended hours and a bevy of exciting new entrees this spring.
James A Garfield Honor Roll – Third Grading Period
Garfield Elementary School
Honor Roll
Fourth Grade- Noah Baker, Cody Leasure, Trystan Gedeon, Kylie Greenberg, Ashley Carey, Carissa Lininger, Paige Marek, Hailey Davis, Grace Edwards, Austin Lysiak, Grace Mills, Sydney Woolard, Sommer Bourne, Jason Schaefer, Shawn Barber, Faith Mills, Matthew Kane, Mycah Pinson, Kaila Bloom, Emma Evitts, Layla Jordan, Colin Lucas, Lucas …
Garfield Historical Society News
The James A. Garfield Historical Society meeting on April 15 hosted two guests–Jim Shank, who brought information on the county’s revolving loan fund (terms and requirements for projects) and Tommie Jo Marsilio, county commissioner, offering similar commentary on possible undertakings involving county support. Re-roofing of the Mott Building and the …
Garrettsville Bookstore Hosts Local Author
Garrettsville – Local author Sharon R. Hunter will be at the Village Bookstore, 8140 Main Street in Garrettsville on Saturday, May 11th from 1 – 3pm to sign copies of her romance novel, “The Rancher’s Wife.”
In the contemporary romance, city bred, executive chef, Aubrey Hunter, meets rugged sun-drenched ranch owner, …
Tiger Cubs Help Food Pantry
Nelson Twp. – Nine Tiger Cub Scouts and their leader Jason Bates visited the Nelson Garrettsville Community Cupboard (NGCC) to lend a helping hand and to learn how NGCC helps those in need in our community. Each Tiger Cub brought a bag of groceries with them to donate to the …
Plans to save Garrettsville’s historic feed mill riddled with roadblocks
Garrettsville – Representatives from the James A. Garfield Historical Society and all three Portage County Commissioners, Kathleen Chandler, Maureen Fredrick, Tommie Jo Marsilio, were present at the last regularly scheduled Village Council meeting held April 10, to present their ideas on the old Paul’s Feed Mill building at the east …
Changing of the Guards for the Garfield Band Boosters
Garrettsville – It was a changing of the guard so to speak, as the James. A Garfield (JAG) Band Boosters elected new officers for the 2013-2014 year. The new president is Sherry Jones, Vice President of Uniforms -Robin Wadkins, Vice President of fundraising – Kim Hoffman, Secretary- Shelley Everett, and …
Once more, with feeling. . .
Garrettsville – Two more distinguished alumni are set to enter the James A. Garfield Hall of Fame on Saturday, April 27. Tickets for the dinner and the presentation are still available by contacting Sheri Johnson at 330-527-5384.
This year’s honorees are Mark Manno, ‘74 and Martin Paul, ’61.
Silver Creek Garden Club News
The Silver Creek Garden Club met on March 27th at the home of Jeanne Payne where artist Christine French taught a class on making beach glass jewelry. Their next meeting on Wed. April 24th at 1:00 p.m. will be hosted by Marie Elium and Colleen Steele. Kathy Hanratty, the president …
VROOM! VROOM! VROOM!
Garrettsville – It’s that time again. James A.Garfield High School’s Academic Challenge team, the Quiz Masters, will once again be sponsoring their fund-raising event, Machine-O-Mania/ Touch-A-Truck, at the Garfield parking area on Saturday, May 11 from 11:00 to 3:00.
It’s a chance for kids of all ages to see the big …
“HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT” Designed to Shock Parents into Awareness
Garrettsville – Don’t get caught with your head in the sand. Parents have often been accused of being out of touch or naive when it comes to their children’s (mis)behavior. Here’s your chance to either redeem yourself or to get a rude awakening.
Looks can be deceiving. Don’t be fooled. This …
P&B Grinding and Machine Living the Dream
Garrettsville - Bill Butto and his father-in-law, Pete VanPelt, shared a dream for 20 years. Precision surface grinders by trade, they worked together at a shop in Streetsboro. But they always talked about going into business together and being their own boss. The only thing keeping them from pursuing this …
Friends of Melana Seeks Sponsors for 5k Race
Friends of Melana (FOM) will hold their Third Annual Memorial 5k and 1 mile run/walk at Garrettsville SummerFest, Sunday June 30, 2013 at 9am. Participants are asked to register at www.Summerfest5k.eventbrite.com. The cost is $25 per runner and $10 for the fun run/walk. Folks can get additional individual sponsors by …
Duvall Receives USBC Award
Garrettsville – Melissa Foy Duvall received the USBC Award for Eleven Strikes in a Row in the King’s Queens League at Sky Lanes.
She started with a spare and finished with the eleven strikes. Actually she had 14 in a row as she started the second game with three strikes. Missy’s …
Rotary Report
Garrettsville – The members of the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Club are getting their stuff together. Organizing is the name of the game.
Klamer Steps Down After 22 Years
Garrettsville – On March 22, James A. Garfield School District Superintendent Charles C. Klamer submitted his letter of resignation to school board president Guy Pietra. The school board is expected to accept Klamer’s resignation officially at its next regular meeting on April 11. When his resignation goes into effect on …
Limitless Opportunities To Help The Nelson Garrettsville Community Cupboard
The Nelson Garrettsville Community Cupboard is participating in the Feinstein Foundation $1 Million Challenge to Fight Hunger. For the past 15 years, the Feinstein Foundation has given away one million dollars each year to non-profit agencies across the county to fight hunger. Past Feinstein Foundation challenges have raised over $1.5 …
The Game’s Afoot, Watson!
Garrettsville – After the very well-executed refurbishing of the façade on Garrettsville’s Main St., other projects and proposals may be coming to life. Watch the space between the Windham St. bridge and Water St. The upright portion–once-upon-a-time the Foote Carriage Company, most recently Pauls’ Feed Mill–is apparently, basically, sound …
S&K Sales Breathes New Life into Building
Garrettsville – Despite the obstinance of Old Man Winter, signs of Spring are adding up, from the blooming crocuses to the melodic calls of morning songbirds. There’s even a eye-catching red tractor in front of the old Paul’s Lumber building… and a new sign over the door which indicates a …
Middle School Math Whizzes!
Garrettsville – Garfield Middle School students recently competed in the Greater Cleveland Council Of Teachers Math Tournament at Middlefield Cardinal Middle School. The eighth grade students earned winner ribbons and champion’s medals.
Garrettsville–Hiram Rotary Report
Garrettsville – The Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Club celebrated another successful Family Week by beginning to plan for another…and by extending thanks to all who contributed to that success–donors, contributors and sponsors, entrants, participants and winners (Everybody was a winner, really), directors, planners and members…the whole shootin’ match of ‘em. Back next …
Garrettsville’s Design Review Board Is Retired…For Now
Garrettsville – A Public Hearing was held prior the regularly scheduled Village Council meeting March 13, to discuss proposed restructuring of the Design Review Board (DRB). Residents and business owners discussed the opinions and asked questions about the proposed ordinance. Mayor Patrick assured everyone that if these changes were …
Garrettsville St. Patrick’s Celebration a Hit
Garrettsville – The chilly weather didn’t deter the Irish or the wannabes from celebrating St. Paddy’s Day as Garrettsville put on her best green to celebrate the holiday this past Sunday. The traditional celebration really didn’t begin until Sunday, however many folks started celebrating a wee bit early Saturday night …
The Triduum at Sts. Ambrose & Michael
Please make every effort to attend the beautiful liturgies on The Three Days (Triduum) of Holy Week: Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter. The Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday, March 28, will be at 7:00 p.m. (St. Ambrose). The Good Friday Liturgy of our Lord’s Passion, …
