Garrettsville – The November 17 meeting of the James A. Garfield Historical Society at the Mott Building was held amid falling temperatures and discussion of the recently completed Christmas Walk…with cookies to mark the occasion. The attendance at the Walk was down slightly but the total income was up slightly; the results were about on a par with recent history of the event, weather and the economy being taken into account. Some 1,498 persons—give or take a kid or two—attended. A qualified success qualifies as success The Garrettsville that remained after the Buckeye Block Fire was in fine fettle and put its best foot forward for the visitors. Many thanks to all who had a part in organizing and carrying out all of the activities AND to the homeowners who participated by opening their residences to the throngs of sightseers.
Nearly as important, the Christmas party was scheduled for Monday, December 8 in Cal’s II at 6:30. Those wishing to attend should contact President Kit Semplak or another JAGHS member ASAP.
Nominations and elections of new officers and board members will take place in January, with installation in February. New members are always welcome. Regular meetings are held on the third Monday evening of the month at 7:30 in the Mott Building on Main St., Garrettsville.
John Zizka enlightened the group on the state of Ohio townships and the latest in environmental (septic system) regulations and developments. Always educational, these meetings.
