Danielle Hickman Participates in Liberty Bowl
Windham - All little girls have a dream of being Cinderella even if it is only for a moment. Danielle Hickman has had two opportunities to have Cinderella experiences in her life. The first one was last fall when she was crowned homecoming queen at Windham High School. The second opportunity presented itself because of the first one. Danielle...
Rotary Report
Garrettsville - Jacksons’ Snow Palace was the site of the annual Rotary Christmas Party and White Elephant Gift Exchange on December 20, having been re-scheduled from the previous Monday because of the Arctic conditions existing throughout the area. Luckily, no actual pachyderms were in attendance because the venue was overflowing with community interaction, human warmth and good food....
Business Owners Grant Christmas Wish
Garrettsville - We received many requests. Some wishes were large and some were small. We had a wish all picked out. Then we received a letter from Portage County Children Services’ Director, Penny Ray. Penny nominated Samantha Mitchell. Samantha is a mother of an infant son. She lives in Ravenna. Two friends from Family and Community Services also...
Cardinal Local Schools Special Election
A Special Election will be held on Tuesday, February 8, 2011. Those residents of Geauga County residing in the Cardinal Local School District who would like to vote an absentee ballot should make arrangements now. In order to request an absentee ballot for the Election, registered voters must fill out an absentee application. Each request must have the applicant’s original signature....
Freedom Township News
Highlights of the December 16, 2010 Trustee Meeting: The Zoning Inspector is still having computer problems. Trustees gave permission to get information on a new computer. Mr. VanSteenberg reported the fuel tank on the ’95 Kodiak truck had a hole in it. Trustees agreed to authorize repair for a cost not to exceed $500. They also authorized purchase of 4 recapped...
Geauga Libraries Restore Hours
Because of voter support in November, the Geauga County Public Library system will reinstate opening at 9:00 a.m. six days a week at Bainbridge, Chardon, Geauga West, and Middlefield libraries beginning January 3. Sunday hours remain 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Story-time classes continue, and additional programs for school-age children, teens, and adults will begin soon. The website has been...
4 C’S Expresses Its Thanks
Mantua - A simple “Thank You” does not seem to be adequate to express our appreciation for all the help we received during the holiday season. Because of the wonderful support 4 C’s received from the community we were able to serve many people this holiday season. We supplied food and gifts for 175 families and that includes 200...
Giant Candyland Entertains Tiny Patrons
Newton Falls - Visitors to the local history room at the Newton Falls Public Library last Wednesday found they had a new path to take to get to their destination: a brightly colored, candy-laden trail guarded by characters both sugary sweet and grimly gooey. A Candyland board game, life-sized for pint-sized players, filled up the entire room between the history...
Browns Backers Food & Toy Drive
Lake Milton - The Lake Milton Browns Backers held their annual Food and Toy Drive on December 18, 2010 at the Dutch House in Lake Milton. Club president Gary Rozhon indicated this was their biggest event ever. Thirty six families and nearly 60 children received food baskets and toys for the holidays. The festivities began with the arrival of Santa...
Audience “Wowed” by Students’ Performance
Garrettsville - James A. Garfield Intermediate School presented Carols and Choruses recently at their annual Christmas Concert. The 5th and 6th grade concert was under the direction of Mr. Gaither and had something for everyone. The concert started off with a new addition to the music department, the hand bell choir. The ten member hand bell choir played two holiday...
Schools Forecast Delays Rather than Closures when Bad Weather Returns
Portage County - Snow days are every school kid’s fantasy come true... until it’s time to make up for lost instructional time. Most area school districts have already exhausted their allowable cancellation days due to two major snow storms in early December. Now districts are on borrowed time as actual winter weather kicks into typical gear, with drifting snow,...
Steer Clear Of Stircrazy With “Armchair Adventure” Series
The first time Naturalist Services Director Diane Valen did one of these programs, a slideshow on Alaska, it drew a record-breaking 90 people. But that was back in the beginning, in the winter of 2006, before the popular Armchair Adventure Travelogue Series became a staple on so many calendars and a known means to avoid cabin fever. Now the average...
Newton Falls Council News
Newton Falls - Monday night’s council meeting explored changes for the coming new year as the main topic of conversation. All officials were present and the floor of the forum was immediately turned over to two guest speakers. After the special presentation about city water usage concluded, local Police Chief John Kuivila addressed concerns over the proposed budget cuts for...
Land Conservancy Praises Renewal Of Conservation Tax Incentive
The state’s largest land conservancy is applauding the renewal of a federal tax incentive for private landowners – especially working family farmers – who protect their land with a voluntary conservation easement. Western Reserve Land Conservancy, which serves a 14-county region in northern Ohio, endorsed the move by Congress to renew the incentive, which had expired at the end of...
Hiram Village News
Hiram - In planning and zoning matters it was earlier reported that the Commission has recommended that Hiram Village adjust its fees on par with other area community zoning permit fees. The new zoning fee schedule will be submitted to Council at the January 2011 meeting. An organizational meeting for 2011 is scheduled for January 4th beginning at 7pm. The...
Nelson Trustees Look To Reduce Expenditures
Nelson Township - The Nelson Township Trustees met for their regularly-scheduled meeting last Wednesday with all trustees and fiscal officer in attendance. The meeting was moved to the community house due to lack of heat at the maintenance building. The trustees stated that the fuel line that runs from the tank to the maintenance building was plugged with salt...
Literary Musical Club
On December 8, the Literary Musical Club held their monthly meeting, Betty Hamilton and Sally Kittle were hostesses. The food was good and tasty. Snowmen and shiny red apples decorated the tables. The only business was the report on the cookie sales. We sold coffee and cookies on the Christmas walk. Margaret Lappert is a new member for us. We are...
Garrettsville 20th Century Club News
Garrettsville - Club members have had two months of single meetings each in November & December. Joan Kropp hosted our meeting in November with Jan Chalker as her co-hostess. Lucy Galayde had charge of the program for the night and did a wonderful job of taking us back to Pearl Harbor on one of the most shocking days of our...
Mobile Dentist To Visit Garfield Schools
Garrettsville - James A. Garfield Schools will be sponsoring the Mobile Dentist again this year. They will arrive at the Elementary, Intermediate, Middle, and High Schools on January 26. We have invited the Smile Programs to bring their on-site preventative dental care services to our schools because we know how important good oral health is to a child’s overall...
Troop 632 Caroling
Girl Scout Troop 632 of Garrettsville took a moment out of their Christmas break to spread some holiday cheer at The Woodlands in Ravenna. The girls brought smiles to the residents by singing some holiday favorites throughout the building. This is the third year that the Troop has gone to The Woodlands to carol. The residents and the staff...
Garrettsville – Hiram Rotary News
Garrettsville - Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary is in full Santa-delivery mode. To schedule your visitation and your donation to the People Tree for December 23, make some quick snow bunny hops over to McCumbers-Brady Realty or The Business Works ASAP. Family Week planning is gearing up as well. The big event is set for February but things begin now to fall into...
Youth Bowling News
A number of bowlers in the 9:00 Trio League shot well on Saturday. High series for the day was Ashleigh Quiggle, with games of 117, 152, and 91 for a 360 series. Ashleigh’s 152 game was 53 pins over average. Right behind her was Drew Tushar with a 357 series. Drew’s games were 105, 115, and 137, all...
Notes from the vineyard
Well, 2010 is almost in the history books and 2011 is just around the corner. Between getting together for holiday parties, making holiday treats and, of course, dealing with the snow, I recommend taking this week to pick up your champagne for New Year’s Eve. But how do you know which champagne you should buy? And what if you...
Windham Fire Board Purchases Scot Air Paks
Windham - Windham Joint Fire District Board met for their regularly-scheduled meeting recently with all members of the board present. Chief Clair Simpson reported that Warren Fire Equipment was out to conduct bench tests on the Scot Air Paks. They determined that several of the current air paks are out-dated and the cost to replace them would be $4,442 for...
Gaining a Nicaragua State of Mind
You see it in the movies... someone is having an emotional meltdown, babbling away about their seemingly insurmountable troubles... then a good friend gives them an alarming slap in the face. Suddenly, the babbling idiot looks up, refreshed and ready to move forward with new energy and a fresh perspective. “Thanks! I needed that,” they say. Traveling to Nicaragua last...
Fezziwig’s In Burton Has Unique Baby Gifts & Necessities
Burton - Are you looking for unique a baby gift or necessity item? If so, you will want to try Fezziwig’s located at 13868 Kirtland Street in Burton on the northeast corner of Burton Square. They have just what you are looking for since 2007. Many of their items are eco-friendly and/or organic which is great for baby and...
Warren Events Dazzle ‘Em
The stage at W.D. Packard Music Hall hosted several notable characters over the last few months. In September Dr. Elliot Engel, a PMH fixture, entertained loyal fans and newcomers alike as the opener for this year’s Trumbull Town Hall Lecture Series. Dr. Engel, a professor, scholar, and literary performer, graciously stepped in when the planned speaker, actor Jamie Farr (or...
Robinson Health Center Breaks Ground in Garrettsville
Garrettsville - The cold and snow did not deter folks from attending the ground breaking ceremony for the new Robinson Health Center in Garrettsville. On December 9, 2010 about 20 people gathered at the intersection of Liberty Street and South Street, the future site of the Robinson Health Center to observe and or take part in the ceremony. After...
Freedom Township News
Freedom Township - At the December 2 meeting many of those present were hoping for a very short meeting in anticipation of the Cavaliers’ game that evening. The main topics of interest were: A request from township resident Ginny Adams to use the township sign to advertise job skills workshops for people looking for work. They will use the Congregational Church...
