Local Ballet Brings Midsummer to CPS
Mantua - Last week, students at Crestwood Primary School were on their feet, clapping wildly as their school gymnasium was filled with music and dance. Was it simply a cure for cabin fever, or the result of far too many recess periods spent indoors? It was all that, and much more, as these fortunate kids received a visit, and...
Annual Sap’s-A-Risin’ Celebration is a Sure Sign of Spring
Middlefield - It’s hands-on, educational, inspirational and celebrational! Bring your family and friends out to Geauga Park District’s Sap’s-A-Risin’ for a taste of how maple sugaring has evolved since the Native Americans, then a taste of the sticky stuff itself. Sap’s-A-Risin’ is held from Noon - 4 p.m. on March 9, 16 and 23 at Swine Creek Reservation, 16004 Hayes...
Twentieth Century Club News
The ladies of the Twentieth Century Club of Garrettsville met with their guests on February 20 in the Garrettsville United Methodist Church for Guest Night and the advance through the Dewey Decimal System, the 600’s, the Arts. The evening’s program was presented by well-known local musician, Dale Lacan. His repertoire ranged across a selection of early(1920’s, ‘30’s, ‘40’s and such)...
“This Is How We Roll”
Last week Paige Collins had the high game in the 9:00 Trio League with 149. Alex Gage had high series of 383. Alex has been on a hot streak lately, and was over his 100 average all three games with 125, 139, and 119. Alex wasn’t the only bowler to be over average all three games. In fact, there...
K & K Meat Shoppe Re-Opens
Mantua - Several months ago, K & K Meat Shoppe owner and proprietor Dennis Kolar, Sr. wanted to retire. So he handed over the reigns, and the 12-year-old Mantua Village landmark business, to new owners, and began life as a retiree. But after a few months in a new role taking care of his wife, his house, and his...
Grant to Fund Light Bar Replacement
Hiram - The Hiram Police Department is pleased to announce the acquisition and approval of the Ohio Criminal Justice Assistance Services Law Enforcement grant. The grant will fund the total replacement of two outdated light bars on two Hiram P.D. patrol cars. The total project is budgeted at $3,500. The approval of this grant will heighten and improve officer...
Angermeier Earns Eagle Scout Award
Kyle Angermeier, a member of Boy Scouts Troop 4062 of Garrettsville, Ohio, recently earned the highest honor in Boy Scouts, the Eagle Scout Award. Only 6 percent of all Boy Scouts attain this honor. For his project, he designed, raised the funds, and led the installation team placing two business signs for the Community EMS District of Garrettsville. Kyle drew...
Marching Pride is Disney Bound
Garrettsville - While most folks are wondering whether this eternal winter will ever end, 70- plus Marching Pride members, along with 10 chaperones and two band directors will get an early taste of summer as they travel to Walt Disney World over spring break. On Saturday, March 22, 2014 The Marching Pride, along with their directors and chaperones will board...
Crestwood Girl Scouts Spring on the Villager
Garrettsville - As last week’s warmer weather brought melting snow and renewed our hope of spring, it also brought forth a group of Girl Scouts on a field trip to the Weekly Villager office in Garrettsville. The group of Juniors from troop 732 and Brownies from troop 835 came to the weekly newspaper to find out more about how...
J.A. Garfield Historical Society News
Garrettsville - The James A. Garfield Historical Society met at 7:30 p.m., February 17, 2014 in the historic Mott Building on Main St. in Garrettsville (The JAGHS meets on the third Monday of the month). Julie Thompson headlined the Old Business with her delineation of the anticipated program to observe the dedication of the commemorative plaque marking the Last Great...
Literary Music Club News
Literary Musical Club (LMC) held their meeting on February 12th. We were glad to see everyone since our January meeting was cancelled because of snow. We had installation of new officers. President Betty Hamilton, Vice President Margaret Lappert, Secretary Billie English, Treasurer Marguertte Strawman. Alma Jones did a nice job installing new officers. She presented each with a nice...
Nelson Trustee News
Nelson Twp – Officials present at the February 19th, 2014 trustee meeting were fiscal officer J. David Finney and township trustees Joe Leonard, Mike Elias, and Tom Matota. Also present were, Roads Supervisor Chuck Vanek, Zoning Inspector Anna Mae VanDerHoeven, and Community House Caretaker Michelle Cmunt. As the first order of business, Finney presented the minutes of the February 5th...
Rotary Report
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotarians are moving on from their successful Family Week activity to support for Rachel Schwan, our local International Student Exchange adventurer for the coming year. With the very helpful encouragement and mentorship of Carol Donley, Rachel is looking at the likelihood of spending the 2014-2015 school year in Thailand. Part of the requirement for this is locating three...
Sesame Street eBooks at the Library
Available anywhere, anytime, you’ll be able to enjoy classic as well as brand-new Sesame Street eBooks. All eBooks are based on Sesame Street’s early childhood curriculum. Service includes four different kinds of eBooks: read along books, audiobooks, animated books, and interactive books. When you read a Sesame Street eBook with your child, you can make story time extra engaging...
Mantua Village Garden Club
The Mantua Village Garden Club will be resuming its meetings for the upcoming 2014 gardening season. MVGC is one of the oldest established organizations in town, which was founded in 1935. The first meeting of the year will be held at noon, at the home of president, Lea Lazar. Members will enjoy a pot luck luncheon, to kick things...
Of Mice and Motorcycles
Mantua - The Mouse and the Motorcycle came to life at Crestwood Primary School last week, as Principal Cindy Ducca appeared, dressed as a mouse at her school’s “One Book, One School” assembly. According to Mrs. Ducca, her attire was a reward to her students, who exceeded their goal of reading five books per child during the school’s special...
Hiram College Presents a Concert of Traditional Chinese Music
Hiram - Hiram College is proud to present a showcase of traditional Chinese music, featuring internationally renowned artist Guo Yazhi, as he makes his Northeast Ohio debut. Making his first Northeast Ohio appearance, the internationally renowned virtuoso multi-instrumentalist Guo Yazhi will present a colorful showcase concert at Hiram College's Frohring Recital Hall on Sunday, March 2, 2014 at 3 p.m....
Food for Fines Drive
Newton Falls - If you owe fines for overdue materials, or if you're just feeling generous, you can donate nonperishable items to the Newton Falls Public Library Food for Fines Drive. In exchange for the food, we will forgive overdue fines. The drive will run from March 3 to March 29. To clear your fines, you must donate your items...
Campus of Excellence Update
Park Avenue Partnerships Park Avenue School will not sit idle next year! Partnerships with the Greater Cleveland YMCA and the Portage County Educational Service Center are nearly complete, and we have commitments from both entities that will bring some exciting services to the community. You will see a YMCA business trailer appear near the elementary or high school on or...
Crestwood Ponytail League Celebrates 50 Years
As we enjoy the competition and exhilaration of the Winter Olympics, cheering on the talented men and women of our US Olympic team, it’s hard to imagine that things haven’t always been so equal for male and female athletes. For example, after the 1964 Olympics, swimmer Donna de Varona, who had won gold medals, could not obtain a college...
This is How We Roll
On February 1. Alex Gage had the high series for the 9:00 Trio League. Alex rolled a 140 game and 368 series. Teammate Zach Seebacher had a 132 game, 40 pins over his average. Taylor Cressman was most over average for the day. Taylor was over her 57 average all three games with games of 100, 85, and 79,...
Meet the Neighbors: Theater Ninjas present ‘[sic]’
Cleveland - Babette, Frank and Theo are three neighbors who are on the verge of life changing episodes in their individual lives. Babette is a writer trying to get her first book deal, Frank is trying to launch an auctioneering career and Theo is in the throes of trying to finish the composition of his roller coaster theme song....
Factory Turns Dreams into Reality Local Advertising Agency Offers High-School Seniors Money for College
Hiram - The Communications Factory is doing its part again this year to help area seniors turn their dream of higher education into reality by sponsoring its annual scholarship program. In its eleventh year, the Factory's program awards $1,000 to a deserving area high-school student that completes the agency's scholarship application. Last year's winner was Elaine Warren of Cardinal...
Garrettsville Village Council News
Garrettsville - When session opened for the February 12, 2014 Garrettsville village council meeting, the first order of business was Mayor Patrick presenting a plaque to former village councilman Robert Matson in recognition of his many years of service to the village.Following the presentation, the minutes from the January meeting were approved. Revenue, Expenditure, Cash Balance and Income Tax...
Rotary Report
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotarians are focusing on their next community outreach project, the Four-Way Speech Contest. The premise of the competition is that the speakers are to choose a social, moral and/or ethical problem that they feel strongly about and have personal knowledge about. This confrontation should be bearing in mind the quartet of principles that give the contest its name. ...
Upcoming Chamber of Commerce Events
Garrettsville - Spring is right around the corner, probably buried in a snowdrift but it is coming nevertheless. One of the first signs of spring is the Garrettsville Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration. Grab your friends and neighbors, and follow the road to Garrettsville Monday, March 17th for a fun-filled St. Patrick’s Day you won’t forget....
Crestwood School Board News
Mantua - In his report to the School Board, Superintendent David Toth shared that first grade teacher Natalie Harr was one of only two Ohio educators to receive the Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science this year. Harr will receive a $10,000 award from the National Science Foundation, which administers the program. She is currently on professional...
GED 2014 IS HERE!
Portage County - The Adult Basic & Literacy Education (ABLE) Program at Maplewood Career Center in Ravenna would like everyone to know that the 2014 GED is finally here! The new GED is now computer based and taken at a local center. There are four sections to the new test: Math, Language, Science, and Social Studies. Also, there is an...
Hiram College selected for Peace Corps Prep Program
Hiram - Hiram College is one of only six institutions nationwide recently accepted into the Peace Corps Prep Program. The collaboration offers students a unique combination of undergraduate coursework and community service that prepares them for work in international development. In addition to gaining skills and experience which will make them competitive Peace Corps applicants, students also earn a...
2014 Spring Tree and Fish Sale is here!
Though winter is definitely here, think spring with the Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District’s (SWCD) 2014 Spring Tree and Fish Sale! This year the District is offering both “Conifer Seedling Packets” and “Root Production Method” (RPM) trees and plants. The Conifer Seedling Packets are tree seedlings in packs of 25 and offer one tree species per pack of...
