To the voters in Freedom and Nelson Township and the Village of Garrettsville:
Next Tuesday, November 4th when you go to your local polling location please note Issue 13. Issue 13 has been placed on the ballot by the Community EMS District’s Board of Trustees. The Board is asking for your support by way of a YES vote to pass a 2.7 mil five year renewal levy. Passage of a renewal levy WILL NOT increase your real estate taxes.
Thank you from the Sunday Oldies Jukebox
The Sunday Oldies Jukebox would like to thank ALL who participated in the 2019 Membership Drive .. the individuals who became supporting members, the DJs, the volunteer staff who took the calls and the businesses (too many to name, but on our website) who donated the great gifts and prizes, also the newspapers who helped get the word out....
Two very nice ladies stopped to help…
Dear Editor My car and I ended up in a ditch on Rt 700 last Tuesday. The car was at such an angle that I couldn`t get out. Two very nice ladies stopped to help. The one gave me her hand to pull me out of the car and she directed traffic. The other woman was able to get...
Donations Welcomed
Newton Falls Cub Scout Pack, Troop and Crew 4067 along with our sponsor, The First Congregational Church of Newton Falls, would like to take a minute to ask you for your help. Scouting as an organization provides a safe environment for children to grow in character and gain the strength to become leaders in their community. Through structured activities and events, the scouts have fun while they discover and master new skills, gain self- confidence, and develop strong friendships. Scouting provides a strong foundation for our next generation of community leaders.
Rockin’ to Rebuild at Garrettsville Summerfest
Dear Residents, Warm weather is finally here and that means it is time to think about summer and the Garrettsville Summerfest. Last# year’s Summerfest was a huge success and it could not have been achieved without you -- our Summerfest supporters. Despite the devastating fire that destroyed part of our downtown district, this will have no effect on Summerfest #10 which...
Check on aging parents this summer…
Dear Editor I urge families to take a potentially life-saving action during June, National Safety Month, by conducting safety checks of their aging parents’ homes. Nearly 20 million seniors visit emergency rooms every year with many of these injuries caused by home accidents. ER doctors recommend that senior’s homes are checked for potential safety hazards at least once a year. To make...
I would like to extend my appreciation for all the kind and generous people…
Dear Editor: I would like to extend my appreciation for all the kind and generous people that made the Rose's Rescue Pasta 4 Paw a huge success. So many were involved I wish we could thank you all in person. There are the generous people and merchants that donated such wonderful gifts for raffle, those that donated money and food...
Sewing for Support Thank You
Dear Editor, Marian Stryczny and Bethany Mason would like to thank all those who donated to our “sewing for support” cause to collect quilts for breast cancer patients!! Thanks to your generosity we were able to donate 32 quilts and 26 afghans! We appreciate all the effort that went in to making these items, they were all just beautiful! Sincerely, Marian Stryczny...
My daughter and I enjoyed a pleasant…
"Dear Editor, My daughter and I enjoyed a pleasant day last week doing the Garrettsville-Hiram Retail Trail Event... "
Thank you for supporting me…
Dear Editor The election is over and as your re –elected Geauga County Auditor, I want to thank all of the great Geauga residents who continue to lend support and have great confidence in what my office and I do for you. I will continue to work very hard to protect your tax dollars and make sure that our local...
Thank you to Jackie, the manager and to the staff at McDonald’s…
We were on the first day of our vacation from Pittsburgh, PA last week on our way to the Holden Arboretum and stopped at the McDonald’s restaurant in Mantua for lunch, we left and were at the gate at Holden when my friend realized that she left her purse at the McDonald’s. we sped back and were so grateful to see that the purse had been retrieved with all of the contents intact...
Kudos to the JAG Schools from Klamer
I’m so impressed with what I observe of the James A. Garfield School District after five years into retirement and after 16 months of our relocation to northwest Ohio to enjoy our grandkids and their parents. I have noticed that the district continues to offer high quality educational opportunities, with the students working hard to take advantage of these...
Clothing Giveaway Postponed in Mantua
Dear Editor, In regards to future free clothing giveaways at Mantua Center School, it is with a heavy heart that I have to cancel all future giveaways until I secure new accommodations for the event. We have limited space in the two classrooms that I rent for the giveaway, and I have been requested not to utilize the large room...
Thank you Iva Walker
Thank you for your very thoughtfully written column this week in the Villager. In my humble opinion you were able to express what we the Garrettsville Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors communicated in our Mission Statement regarding the use of funds from, and the creation of the GarrettsvilleStrong fund. With your wonderful ability, you clearly defined our purpose and...
Concerning the GarrettsvilleStrong Fund
Dear Editor, Following the "Great Garrettsville Fire" of 2014, a blaze which razed 1/3 of Garrettsville's Main Street business district, a fund was established by the Chamber of Commerce to raise money to help the property owners rebuild. As the Chamber President at the time, I was (and still am) extremely proud of what the fund became, and of the potential...
Thank You
Crestwood 4C’s Food Cupboard would like to thank all the individuals, organizations and churches for supporting us for 38 years. Your generosity has helped us serve 1,044 families, 539 seniors, 1,387 adults and 929 children in 2019. We are grateful to Hilltop Christian Church, in Mantua, for the use of their building. We are open weekly Monday, Wednesday and...
Regarding Issue 8
Editors Note: Having been to many of the over 40 public meetings held by the Issue 8 supporters, it has never been presented that Issue 8 is not a tax increase. Numerous presentations included examples of homes with multiple wage earners.
Thank You! from Friends of Melana
Dear Editor, We would like to thank the community members and businesses of Garrettsville, Hiram, Mantua, Middlefield and surrounding communities, all race planners, participants, and all Summerfest visitors for the success of our Eighth Annual Friends of Melana 5K Race and Fun Walk. This event is held annually in memory of our granddaughter, Melana Matson, and for the sole purpose of...
Hiram College invites public to take a walk on the wild side at its James H. Barrrow Field Station’s 50th Anniversary Fall Color Trek
Hiram – Take a walk on the wild side and celebrate the Hiram College James H. Barrow Field Station’s 50th anniversary at a Fall Color Trek. Festivities take place Saturday, Oct. 14, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the 550-acre field station, 11305 Wheeler Road, Garrettsville. Transportation to and from the field station and available throughout the event begins at 9:45...
Now we fight back with prayers and hope…
Garrettsville Strong When there’s a fire that shakes our faith, and we see the pain and tears of the people who lost everything. Now we fight back with prayers and hope. We see the people coming together like a town. But more like a family. We see the hope to all those who were hurt. So we put our arms...
Editorial: Because I said I would
I’m writing this editorial to honor a promise to the students at Crestwood High School. I happened to be substituting the day the program “Because I Said I Would” was presented. I told several students that I would write a letter to the editor if the chance for a new high school presented itself. I am encouraging community members...
I urge the passage of the School District and Fire District levies on November 4,2014
On November 4,Windham Township and Village Voters will be voting on 2 property tax levies.They are our School District and our Joint Fire District (Fire Dept.) Both of these tax levies are 5-year renewal levies and if passed we will pay the same property tax mills that we have been paying for the past five years. No new taxes. I...
Thank You
Our family would like to thank everyone that sent cards, food and their sympathy at the loss of my wife Karen Phillips. Thank you to Carole and Aaron King of Cal’s Restaurant for hosting the funeral dinner for us and thank you to the annonymous donor that helped pay for the dinner. Thank you to Art -n- Flowers for...
Thank You From The Garrettsville YMCA
Thank you to the Garrettsville Community for supporting the Garrettsville YMCA’s 1st Annual Halloween 5k and fun walk! We had fun and even Mother Nature couldn’t stop us! Without your donations, we couldn’t have done it ! A big thank you to our main sponsors: My Choice, The Villager, and The Garrettsville Area Chamber of Commerce! ...
An Outpouring of Support
After a couple of manic weeks of exciting highs, disappointing lows, small victories and exasperating stone walls, we have re-opened our law office 8108 Main Street in Garrettsville. As devastating as the fire was, we are grateful for what we have been able to recover from what was once our office. While the outpouring of support has been gratifying there...
Together We Can Rebuild Main Street Garrettsville Strong
On behalf of the Garrettsville Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, I would like to address some of the rumors being spread in our community. Absolutely NO payments/payouts/monies/etc. have been dispersed from either the Garrettsville Area Chamber of Commerce’s account, or the GarrettsvilleStrong fund. NO disbursements of any kind will occur until firm guidelines have been put in place...
State of Middlefield Village
I seem to be in a rut. It seems I start every article talking about the weather or season. It seriously looks like we just had our ceremony to honor the soldiers that gave the ultimate sacrifice protecting our freedom, and now I am making Labor Day plans. One of the freedoms they fought and died protecting was our...
Support Our Schools on November 6
Dear James A Garfield District Residents, Why do I bother to ask you to consider supporting our very good schools? I still bleed black and gold while wanting our quality schools to continue. The schools have come a long way in the last 25 years which benefits students and the community. I feel good that many healthy heartfelt relationships were...
Thank You from the NGCC
Dear Editor, Another year has zipped by and the Nelson Garrettsville Community Cupboard would like to express sincere thanks to all those who donated food, funds and time this past year. We are thankful to everyone who attended, sponsored or donated to our Farm to Table Nibble & Sip annual event. The weather cooperated and it was a great success! Our...
Letter From the Editor
Welcome to 2020! I hope that you had a wonderful holiday filled with family, friends, love and laughter. Entering into the new year, I wanted to take a moment to thank you, our readers, for making the choice to pick up The Villager each week, reading our articles on-line and sharing them on social media. For over twelve years, I...
