Hiram students participate in AICUO Independent College Day in Columbus
Hiram - Three Hiram College students traveled to Columbus on Wednesday (February 25) to meet with key legislators and staffers in the Statehouse. Hiram Senior Su Latt and Juniors Laura Baskin and Jacob Vaughan spoke about the importance of the Ohio College Opportunity Grant, a need-based grant provided by the state government to help students attend college. They also...
Active Older Adult Wellness Center Opening March 2
So…. Here’s the skinny—could be literally—on what’s happening as “The Y” comes to Garrettsville. The facility is located at 8233 Park Ave. (the old Garfield Intermediate School, the old Garfield Middle School/Junior High, the old Garfield High School--once upon a time before the consolidation and the construction of the current Garfield High School in 1956); phone number is 330-527-2044. The Active...
This Is How We Roll: Weekly Bowling Stats
In the 9:00 Trio on February 7 Ryleigh Gough had the high game of 152 and high series of 407. Ryleigh has raised her average to 105 and it keeps going up. Kelly Stamnock had a very nice 148 game, 56 pins over her 92 average. Brooke Collins had one of her best days ever with games of 107,...
Students Collect Change to Make A Change
Mantua - American author Margaret Mead said, “Never believe that a few caring people can’t change the world. For, indeed, that’s all who ever have.” Crestwood Intermediate students Emmy Grebb, Aspen Baynes and Lilly Kuchenbecker were inspired to make a positive change in their community. They decided to become Change Bandits -- collecting pocket change from fellow students and...
Nelson Township Trustee News
Nelson Twp. – Residents gathered at the Nelson Community House on Wednesday, February 18th for the second trustee meeting of the month. Present were Fiscal Officer John David Finney; Trustees Joe Leonard, Mike Elias, and Tom Matota; Anne Mae VanDerHoeven and Chuck Vanek were also present. Jarrod Senk of Boy Scout Troop 65 gave a short presentation on his proposed...
The Orchid Ensemble
Hiram - The 2015 Watson Memorial Concert will feature the Orchid Ensemble, a Vancouver-based Chinese music trio which blends ancient musical instruments and traditions from China and beyond. They create a beautiful new sound, both creative and distinct. Acclaimed by Georgia Straight as “One of the brightest blossoms on the world music scene,” the Orchid Ensemblehas been tirelessly...
To Add Hydraulics or Not – Part II
I made the decision to have hydraulic brakes put on my 1930 Model “A”. The task is beyond my capabilities due to my age, arthritis, and a lack of machining capabilities. It is not as if there are antique auto restoration places on every corner and most modern auto shops would not go near this job. Where to...
News From Mantua Township
Mantua - Alex Forristal, Crestwood High School freshman from Scout Troop 575, led the Pledge of Allegiance to open a recent trustee meeting in Mantua Township. Next, Frank Horak reported on behalf of the Veterans Memorial Committee, that the time capsule of memorabilia relating to its installation has been buried. In addition, Mr. Horak also presented trustees with a...
Garrettsville Area Chamber News
The Garrettsville Area Chamber held their first meeting of 2015 in February at Facet Salon and Day Spa. After a review of the board minutes and finances the following information was shared. GarrettsvilleStrong Status Report As of February 6th, the Chamber's #GarrettsvilleStrong fund has raised just over $87,114 for rebuilding efforts! The GarrettsvilleStrong fund was established to raise funds which will...
Libraries partner with Geauga Hunger Task Force through March
Geauga County - All Geauga County Public Library locations are collecting food for Geauga families in need throughout the month of March 2015. People who would like to donate nonperishable food items may do so at the collection bins at the following locations: Bainbridge Library, Chardon Library, Geauga West Library in Chesterland, Middlefield Library, Newbury Library Station and Thompson...
Garrettsville – Hiram Rotary Report
Reports came in at the February 23, 2015 meeting of the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Club. To wit : *Carol Donley told about some of the artistic interpretations of the subject of last week’s presentation on The Children of the Dump, including in drama, in dance and in film. She offered the possibility of making some of these available for local students. *Caitlin...
JA Garfield Historical Society News
The JAGHS meets regularly on the third Monday of the month at 7:30 in the Mott Building. Meetings are open to the public. New members are welcome. The next meeting will be on March 17, coinciding with St. Patrick’s Day festivities in Garrettsville.
Deficit versus Debt: What’s the difference and does it matter?
Garrettsville - A hot and emotional topic lately in the village of Garrettsville has been the village’s finances and whether or not the village is in financial trouble. The mayor has stated that several residents have approached him asking if the village is “broke”. The village, as of this writing, is not in debt nor is it “broke”. However, the concern that’s been raised is not about today’s finances, but deficit spending and what that may mean for the future.
Phenology for March in Portage Parks
Come join Portage Park District volunteer Naturalist Joe Malmisur and Dr. Sarah Mabey on Monday March 9th for the fifth in the Park District’s birding series. It doesn’t matter if you did not attend prior sessions. There is always a brief review of things that were covered. The fifth session will focus on Bird songs and vocalizations. Expert Birder, Dave Hochadel, will discuss how to ID birds by ear. Also discussed will be the early waterfowl migrants and the upcoming Birding hikes in April. Program is from 7:00pm-9:00pm in the Senior Center 705 Oakwood St. Ravenna Ohio.
Nelson-Garrettsville Community Cupboard and the Rule of Threes
“We can’t thank the community enough for all their support over the past three years,” Michele says. As the Eliases continue to increase NGCC’s positive impact on the community, they seek a return to downtown Garrettsville before the end of the year, to regain the visibility, parking and accessibility they had before the fire.
Windham Fire Board News
Windham - The WVFD Joint Fire District Board met for their regularly scheduled meeting at the fire station last Thursday, February 12, 2015. The meeting was called to order at 6pm and they immediately went into an executive session to discuss personnel issues. After two plus hours, the board reconvened the regular meeting. The board approved the minutes from three...
Freedom Township Trustee News
Freedom Twp. - After the Pledge of Allegiance, the regular meeting of the Freedom Township Board of Trustees was called to order by the Chairman Roy Martin at 7:30 pm on Monday, February 5, 2015. Present were trustees James Hammar, Roy Martin, and John C. Zizka; Fiscal Officer, Karen Martin; Road Superintendent Charles VanSteenberg. Also present Chief Sanchez of...
Hiram College and Margaret Clark Morgan Foundation Present Discussion on Dementia
Hiram – Hiram College’s Center for Literature and Medicine, in partnership with the Margaret Clark Morgan Foundation, will present the lecture “The Woman in the Mirror: Reflections on Dementia” at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 23, 2015, in the Kennedy Center Ballroom. Mary Jean Flossie, M.Ed., LPN, LNHA, of Cognitive Concepts Consulting Services, is the Center’s Margaret Clark Morgan Scholar for...
Silver Sneakers Are Coming To The Garrettsville YMCA
Garrettsville - Mark your calendar. Silver Sneakers activities are a-comin’. The wellness center for seniors at the Park Ave. building in Garrettsville will be opening on March 2—that’s a Monday—and March 3 will see the beginning of a Silver Sneakers fitness class for “active older adults” at the same location. The time frame will be from 9:45a.m.-12:00, noon, on...
Garrettsville working on compliance for 2015 income tax filers
Garrettsville - Garrettsville village council wants the message to get out to all residents that they are required to file a village income tax form every year just like they would file a state or federal tax return. There are exclusions for certain incomes like receiving a pension or social security, however those receiving the exclusionary incomes must notify...
Nature Treks Grants Students Special Access
Mantua - While many kids used their time off school on Martin Luther King Day sleeping in or hanging around the house being bored, several CIS students used that day to have an adventure back to the canal era of the mid 1800’s. During this special Nature Trek, led by Crestwood Intermediate teacher Rosemary Krupar, students had the opportunity...
Chili Cook-Off Has Hot Results
Ravenna - I recently had the pleasure of being asked to be a judge at the February 12th Maplewood Culinary Students’ Chili Cook Off. My fellow judges: Susan Crowell from Farm and Dairy, Dan Pompili from The Record Courier, and Maplewood School Board President Donna Karg, and I were treated to an amazing culinary experience. The cook-off was held at...
Crestwood School Board News
Mantua - At their last meeting, the School Board voted to approve the revised District calendar for the 2015-2016 year. In the revised calendar, the first day of class for students will be August 18th, 2015, with the last day of first semester ending on December 22nd. Classes for second semester will resume on January 5th (after winter break),...
Jimmy D’s Lil Store named Retailer-of-the-Week
Mantua - Jimmy D’s Lil Store of Mantua has been named the Ohio Lottery’s Retailer-of-the Week for the week of Feb. 16, 2015. Honesty, enthusiasm for their customers and offering a full selection of Lottery games are among the reasons for Jimmy D’s Lil Store’s success. Store owners Jim and Debbie Belt host their own in-store promotions to draw attention to...
Winter Sing Along and Membership Drive at Geauga Lyric Theater
Chardon - The Geauga Lyric Theater Guild continues its membership drive through February with a Winter Sing Along Night on February 21, 7 pm- 9 pm. The event is free to members and open to all ages. Not a member? Join at the door! Group "sing- alongs" of popular show tunes with lyrics projected on the theater's movie screen...
Sadowski – Szabaga Wedding
Phoebe Sadowski became the bride of Matthew Szabaga in an August 29 wedding ceremony held at Sunset Hills Winery in Purcellville, Va., with Shaun Fitzgerald officiating. Don and Phoebe Sadowski of Pittsburgh, Pa. are the parents of the bride. The groom is the son of Thomas and Marlene Szabaga of Mantua. The bride was attired in a Paloma Blanca strapless sweetheart...
Child Advocates Needed To Make A Difference
Geauga County - CASA for KIDS of Geauga County (Court Appointed Special Advocates) is recruiting volunteers to advocate for the “best Interest” of abused and neglected children involved in the juvenile court. No particular background is required; you must be at least 24 years of age. Couples may work together. Diversity of age, gender, ethnicity etc. is welcomed. 37...
Geauga West Friends of the Library Accepting Donations for the Annual Spring Book Sale
Chesterland - The Friends are now accepting donations for their annual fall book sale which will take place March 4 – 7, 2015. Bring gently used or new books, collectibles, comics, audio/video materials, puzzles and games, sheet music, coffee table books, and prints to the Geauga West Library during regular library hours. No textbooks or encyclopedias, please. A receipt...
An Owl, a Mouse & Ballroom Dancing Help Foster the Love of Reading at Crestwood Primary School
MANTUA - On a recent Friday evening, CPS students and their families had the chance to visit to Dimwood Forest, stepping into the pages of this year’s One Book, One School story, ‘Poppy’ by Newbury medal-winning author, Avi. Students and their teachers spent a total of 53,036 minutes over an eight-day period to read the book. Through the process, the story came to life in the classrooms, in the hallways lined with story-themed artwork, and more importantly, in the students’ minds.
Middlefield Chamber of Commerce News
The Huntsburg Grange Annual Chili Cook-Off and Chinese Auction is Saturday, March 14 from 11:30 to 2:30 at the Huntsburg Gym, behind the Fire Station at the corner of US322 and SR528. Register your best chili in the cook-off by contacting Colleen at 440-636-5517. Cash prizes will be awarded for the winning entry. Come and have lunch and sample...
