Notes from the vineyard
We get a lot of guests that mention they suffer from bad headaches from drinking wine. And, no, I am not talking about the headache you get from drinking too much wine, but some people will get a headache a couple of hours later after drinking just a glass of wine. There are proven studies that some wines may...
Newton Falls Area Commerce Association
Newton Falls - The Newton Falls Area Commerce Association gathered at Roby Lee’s for their June meeting and continued the discussion on how to bring more members into the group. Appropriately, the agenda started off by welcoming two new members: first, representatives from Warren Township were acknowledged as a recent addition; and secondly, yours truly became an official member...
Summer Events In Newton Falls Kick Off With Car Show
Newton Falls - This past weekend the main street of Newton Falls was blocked off for the first of many much-anticipated summer events. The Annual Car Show, celebrating its 25th year, parked hundreds of shiny vehicles smack in the middle of the town’s business district and invited attendees to cruise and peruse the glossy, glittery and sometimes even quirky...
Goal Of Dedicated Service Shared By CIT “Officer of the Year” Honorees
Portage County - The 2011 CIT Officer of the Year Award went to two veteran law enforcement professionals who were among the first trained in Portage County in the national crisis intervention program.Lt. Dale Korman of the Windham Police Department and Lt. Gregory Johnson of the Portage County Sheriff’s Office received the recognition from the Mental Health & Recovery...
Collector Seeking Information
A Villager reader and collector of dime novels and series books, recently bought an odd piece that seems to have originated in Garrettsville, Ohio.This collector is not interested in selling the item ~ just having fun trying to research the author and the history surrounding the item. The owner writes that “the item is either a tiny and primitive...
Experience Life With A Buggy Ride Through Geauga County!
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to ride in a buggy? Did you know that not all buggies are the same? Now you can experience the simple life in an authentic buggy at Ma and Pa’s Gift Shack.Harry and Karen Bontrager own the horse and buggy that will take you through scenic Geauga County at Ma...
Chicken Festival Winners
Garrettsville - Everyone who attended last weekend’s 2011 Chicken Dinner Festival went home a winner (or at least with the satisfaction of having a delicious meal.) However, there are some who went home with a little bit more. Congratulations to all the following winners: $1,000 cash First Prize John Sedensky $200 cash Second Prize Len & Patty Hall $100 cash Third Prize George Burton $100 cash...
Garfield Historical Society News
Garrettsville - The James A. Garfield Historical Society extended a thank you to the proprietors of Chic-N-Shabby for assistance rendered and put out a call for costumes for the Vintage Photo Fair to be held at the Garrettsville SummerFest. (A success for both events). The trip to the Hudson Library and Historical Society was also adjudged interesting and definitely...
Literary Musical Club News
Literary Musical Club (LMC) held their June meeting with a covered dish picnic. As usual the food was good and plenty of it. Thanks to Alma Jones for being such a nice hostess. It’s a shame only half of our members attend. Our business meeting was short with not much happening. We did decide on a Christmas fund raiser. Our program...
First Hole In One Wins A Car!
Newton Falls - Each year AMVETS Post 112, Newton Falls Ohio provides scholarships to the students at Newton Falls High School. As a not for profit veterans organization we rely on fundraising events to be able to provide this service to our community. Our annual golf outing is going to be held this year at Riverview Golf course on Saturday,...
Hear ye! Hear ye!
Hiram - Well, maybe you won’t hear. The Hiram Community Band...the Hiram Community Fourth of July Band, is looking--almost in vain so far--for band members, musicians on just about any kind of instrument to play at 4:00 on the Fourth in front of the Frohring Music Building on the Hiram College campus. Final practice is on Friday, July 1...
Garrettsville Summerfest 2011 Draws Record Crowds
Garrettsville - Summerfest brought the tranquil town of Garrettsville to life last weekend as record crowds jammed the downtown area for a weekend of fun. The rain didn’t keep folks from coming out to celebrate summer with style. Folks armed with umbrellas came out ready to celebrate the start of summer on Friday. Mayor Craig Moser declared the weekend...
Rotary Report
Members of the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary took a field trip to the wilds of the Hiram College Barrow Field Station on Wheeler Rd to be enlightened on the scope and purpose of the operation of the facility. One of Hiram College’s curricular centers, its focus is on the Study of Nature and Society, and its director is Matt Hils, professor...
Wine Tasting
Red? White? Dry? Sweet? Sparkling? Fruit? Have you ever been to a wine tasting and faced with all of these choices and not know where to start? Well before you head out to your next wine tasting, let me provide some guidance. Depending on which wine magazine you read, which web site you look up, and which winery you visit,...
Troy Yard Sale Maps Available This Weekend
Troy - Bargains galore will be available as the Troy Chamber of Commerce sponsors its second annual community yard sale on June 24 and 25. To help bargain hunters prepare for this year’s sale, the Troy Chamber of Commerce will make available copies of the listing of participating sellers and locations available this weekend, June 18 and 19. ...
Windham Fire Board Purchases Tires
Windham - The W.V.F.D. (Windham Volunteer Fire Department) Joint Fire District Board held their monthly meeting for June recently. The chairman Dann Timmons opened the meeting. The minutes from May were approved as read. The board also approved the May bank reconciliation and expenditures. Fire chief Mike Iwanyckyj presented purchasing options for a generator for the fire station. The chief state...
Summerfest Fun Is Right Around The Corner
Garrettsville - Summer is here at last and everyone has started making their vacation plans and other things they want to accomplish over the summer commonly known as a summer bucket list. What will be on your bucket list this summer? One event everyone should have on their list is Garrettsville SummerFest held June 24-26, 2011 in beautiful downtown...
Miss Liberty House the First in Region for Homeless Female Veterans
Ravenna - There’s a dilapidated old house on Crown Avenue that’s been through fire and abandonment. It was all but forgotten, if not for becoming a more noticeable eyesore. But thanks to the generosity of Ravenna attorney Tom Bird, the vision of Councilwoman Amy Michael, the social service support of Family & Community Services CEO Mark Frisone, and many...
Cornerstone Of Excellence Award
Mantua - Miss Beth Frank, presently, the Director of Religious Education at St. Joseph Parish in Mantua, recently received the “Cornerstone of Excellence Award” for thirty years as a Catholic School Educator in the Diocese of Youngstown. This honor was presented by Mr. Wally Dunne, Director or Government Programs and Resources at the Office of Catholic Schools. Miss Frank was...
Village Gets New Police Car
Garrettsville - The Village of Garrettsville recently took delivery of a 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe from Charles Chevrolet & Buick Inc. in Garrettsville. The new vehicle will be used by Lieutenant Timothy Christopher and K-9 Officer Taz. With much consideration Chief Anthony Milicia and Lieutenant Timothy Christopher had looked at several vehicles to see which vehicle would be the best...
Make Dad Happy With Less Traditional Father’s Day Fare
Getting ready to gift Dad for Father’s Day? To those heading to the menswear department of their local clothing stores, do not even think about veering toward the tie display. Doesn’t Dad deserve something a little more than a necktie? Father’s Day celebrates the scores of fathers who get up early every morning and head to work to provide for...
On The Road Again
Once the weather warms up, the lure of a road trip is often too strong for many adventurous motorists to resist. Those who want to get away from it all and enjoy the minutiae of the trip often take to the road in short jaunts or extensive sightseeing vacations. For road-trippers, it’s often about the drive itself more so than...
Staying Safe On Your Summer Vacation
Summertime and the livin is easy; Fish are jumpin’ and the cotton is high ... George Gershwin wrote these lyrics for the 1935 opera “Porgy and Bess.”They seem fitting to many people, as summertime is seen as a time to kick back, relax and enjoy a slower pace. While summertime is a season to live easy, there are some inherent dangers to...
Ox Roast Fair Plans Well Underway
Mantua - The 2011 St. Joseph Church Ox Roast Fair in Mantua kicks off with the availability of Ox Roast Raffle Tickets. Grand prizes this year include $5,000 in cash for first prize, a second prize of a 46” cut Cub Cadet Riding Tractor (retail value $2,099.00) courtesy of M & M Services of Streetsboro and the folks at...
Burton Village Welcomes Three News Stores
Burton - Three new distinctive shops recently opened in Burton Village. Each one is unique and offers shoppers something special. Talk became action when four friends working at a restaurant decided to turn their love of vintage and period pieces into a business. Off Center was born. The four, Chrysti Clark, Diane Evans, Jodi Almstead and Sue Skomrock, will “pick”...
Cruise With The Young Of Heart
St. Anselm Young of Heart in Chesterland will be going to Iowa for a 2-day Mississippi River Cruise on the Twilight Riverboat on Sept. 28-Oct. 1. We will cruise 166 miles roundtrip with all meals, snacks and entertainment included on board. The Twilight is a replica of the lavish Victorian steamboats of a century ago. She has three decks with...
Windham Police Seek To Form Auxiliary Police Unit
Windham - Windham Police are seeking individuals who have an interest in becoming Auxiliary Police Officers. The unpaid voluntary position will be comprised of a limited number of men and women, over the age of 21. Other qualifications of the applicant is to have no criminal history, good driving record, and be of good character. Background checks will be...
League Of Women Voters Meeting
Aurora - The League of Women Voters of Northern Portage County recently held their annual meeting at Doogan’s of Aurora. The featured speaker for the annual meeting was Portage County Commissioner Tommie Jo Marsillio. Seated in front: Doreene McDonald, Tommie Jo Marsillio, Marty Sickinger, and Linda Sieber. In the 2nd row are: Dr. Carol...
Just Hangin’ Around!
Garrettsville - Did you notice the flower baskets that have appeared? While hanging the baskets on the new bridge, Colleen Steele and Barb Bejger, members of the Silver Creek Garden Club, realized the ladder wasn’t high enough. While Colleen was afraid to climb onto the railing, Barb jumped up without hesitation and hung up three of the baskets. While...
Rotary Report
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotarians were still looking for students from James A. Garfield H.S. or Windham High School to attend the Rotary Youth Leadership Award camp to be held at Hiram College , June 12-16. Any interested individuals who will be seniors...or even juniors...in the 2011-2012 school year should contact a Rotarian ASAP. Best bet might be Delores McCumbers at McCumbers-Brady...
