“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 her 276. Other good scores: Paige Collins, 108 and...
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*, Riley Chafin, Laurna Curby, Logan Dean, Patrick Enoch*, Kenneth...
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*, Riley Chafin, Laurna Curby, Logan Dean, Patrick Enoch*, Kenneth...
“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 and see. Diesel is owned by Mike Repp. For every...
Self-Described ‘Lunatic Farmer’ Unleashed at Hiram College
Hiram - Hiram College students and local farmers had the opportunity to meet Joel Salatin, who the New York Times called, “the high priest of the pasture,” and “Virginia’s most multi-faceted agrarian since Thomas Jefferson”. Salatin raises livestock free of potentially harmful chemicals on his Polyface Farm in Swoope, Virginia. He was thrust into the public eye when he...
Windham Police Will Enforce Local Ordinances
Windham - Windham Village Council met for their regularly scheduled meeting April 23, 2013 at 7 pm with all council members present. Council approved the minutes from February, special meetings, regular March minutes, expenditures and the bank reconciliation. Mayor Rob Donham reported that they plan on resurfacing Wolfe, Wil-Verne, Spring, School, and Maple Grove Roads this summer. Resolution R-2014-4 Authorizing an...
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 and friends to mingle and exchange reminiscences; the welcome...
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 across the country banded together with the same routine...
Earth Day + Sunshine = Fun at Crestwood
Mantua - Sunshine, warm weather, and easy access to a playground, combined with lots of volunteers made the Earth Day celebration at Crestwood Primary & Intermediate Schools a big success. As participants checked in at the Welcome Booth of the free after-school community program, they received an Earth Day Passport that issued a challenge to, “Get Ready…Set…Let the Earth...
Parkman’s Annual Kite Festival was a Success
Parkman - The skies above Parkman’s Overlook Park resembled a kaleidoscope last Saturday as the Parkman Chamber of Commerce held their 13th Annual Kite Festival. Kites of all shapes, colors and sizes dotted the vivid blue skies with beautiful colors as kids of all ages were at the park flying them. One could look up one minute and see...
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 greeting visitors at the door to handing out the...
Kiwanis Club Steak Dinner a Success
Newton Falls - The Newton Falls Kiwanis Club would like to thank the community for their support of our annual Steak Dinner which was a great success. We also want to thank George, Mary, & Staff of the Covered Bridge Inn for the hard work that they put into the event. Kiwanis appreciates the help of wives and friends...
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 and abilities, as well as several local celebrities. This...
End of the Commons General Store commissions local artist to carve 15’ sculpture
Mesopotamia - End of the Commons General Store has commissioned Mr. Bob Anderson, a Rock Creek, Ohio artist, to create a chainsaw carving. The carving will be done in a 300-year old oak tree trunk that stands 15’ tall located at the End of the Commons General Store in Mesopotamia, Ohio. The focal point of the carving will be...
Crestwood Teacher Receives 2013-2014 Einstein Fellowship and is Named a Finalist for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching
Mantua – Crestwood Primary School teacher, Natalie Harr, was awarded the 2013-2014 Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship. She is the only teacher from Ohio to receive this honor, which comes simultaneously with being named a Finalist for the Ohio’s Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. “I am delighted that Natalie will be joining us in the endeavors...
Kali Hilfer wins $2000 for Windham’s Prom
Windham - Windham Board of Education (BOE) met for their regularly scheduled meeting at the board offices on April 25, 2013 with all board members present. The treasurer was unavailable for the meeting. In student achievement, Kali Hilfer brought home 1st place out of over 20 schools represented in the banner contest for “None for Under 21” Rally held at...
Ravenna Relay for Life Laps Cancer
Ravenna - At Relay For Life events, communities come together to honor cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against a disease that has already taken too much from each of us. That’s why 531 participants on 38 teams have already raised over $56,500 for the Relay For Life event at the Ravenna Stadium this Friday and...
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 thanks to Mike Payne and the always-cheerful crew at...
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. Only this year, it is a red truck rather...
Tax Relief for Homeowners in Portage County
Portage County - Janet Esposito, Portage County Auditor, is reminding all County residents to make sure they are receiving all the tax reductions they are entitled to off their real estate bills. Senior citizens 65 or older are entitled to the homestead credit for real estate or manufactured homes. Even if a resident turns 65 during this year, they...
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 a safe and memorable Prom for our students. Order...
City of Newton Falls Hydrant Flushing Schedule
The Newton Falls Water Distribution Department will be flushing fire hydrants beginning at 8:00 a.m. on the date and roads as listed: May 20, 2013 - River, Scott, Bate, S. Center, Fairview, Oak Knoll, S. Canal, Starr, Riverside, Woodland, Eckman and Herbert. May 21, 2013 - W. River, Quarry, S. Center, Orchard, S. Canal, Bane, W. Church, Maple, Nichols, St. Clair,...
DON’T FORGET TO VOTE!
May 7, 6:30 a.m.- 7:30 p.m. Know your precinct; call the Board of Elections, if you need to find this information. Bring your government-issued I.D. (driver’s license) or utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, government document or check-- with your address. Exercise your RIGHT to VOTE. Memorial Day is coming; the people we honor then have given you this privilege,...
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 what they are looking for in a new Superintendent....
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 village. Twenty years later, the 500-foot elevated walkway, which stretches...
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 the way in this county division contest. Michael Shustrich...
RFC’s Alumni Games were a Slam Dunk!
Windham - On Friday, April 19th area alumni from Windham, Garfield, Waterloo and Rootstown took to the basketball court in a four game contest to prove that athletic skills don’t fade, but improve with age. Players from the four schools - graduates ranging from 1961 through 2012 -- came out in force, each obtaining sponsors in order to play. When all...
A Cinderella Story
Once upon a time -- last Saturday night, in fact -- my husband and I had the opportunity to transport our two princesses to the nearby land of Mantua. While we didn’t take a coach and ball gowns were optional, our princesses were delighted at the events that unfolded. In case you missed the official decree, the festivities to which...
All Lift Service Inc. Named New Dealer of the Year
Clark Material Handling Co. headquartered in Lexington, Ky. recently announced that All Lift Service, Inc. is the winner of the Clark new dealer of year award. Mr. Dennis Lawrence, President and CEO of Clark presented the award to John P. Gelsimino, owner of All Lift Service at a company meeting last week. The prestigious award acknowledges that All Lift Service was...
Let’s Go Fly A Kite…
Parkman - Gather your friends and family (and your kites) and come out to Overlook Park (State Route 168 in Parkman) between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. for a time to reconnect with the simple things in life. This marks the 13th ANNUAL KITE FESTIVAL hosted by the Parkman Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with the OHIO SOCIETY for...
