Ravenna Hosts Relay For Life
Ravenna - Ravenna Stadium was the site of this year’s Relay for Life event to benefit the American Cancer Society...which is to say, benefits us all.Groups from all over Portage County were in evidence : the BOMB (Bunch O’ Mighty Believers) of the Garrettsville UMC, Suffield UCC, Ravenna GE Lamp Plant, Destiny’s Fighters, Cousins for a Cure, Fortis College...
Authors of New Teen Novel to Visit Library
Aurora - Aurora Memorial Library would like to remind teens that there is still time to sign up to see authors Lisa and Laura Roecker (pictured above) discuss their debut novel, The Liar Society, a murder mystery set against the backdrop of an elite private school. The authors will appear on Saturday, May 7, at 1:30 p.m. in the...
Windham Budget Woes Force RIF’s
Windham - The state budget is in and said what everyone hoped it wouldn’t say -- big revenue losses for the Windham School District. The board of education (BOE) was hoping it would not come down to loss of jobs but after running on bare bones the last few years a Reduction in Force (RIF) was their only alternative...
New Administrator Improving Conditions at County Nursing Home
Ravenna - There’s a new administrator at Portage County’s nursing home, The Woodlands at Robinson in Ravenna. When Christa Mayes took the position on April 1, The Woodlands was home to 65 residents. As of April 29th, there were 80. The Woodlands is on the grow, so anyone considering short- or long-term nursing home care should visit before the...
Rotary Report
The Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Club was recently privileged to hear from two very able competitors in the Four-Way Test Speech Contest. Both entrants were from James A. Garfield High School and each gave a presentation worth of recognition. Travis Gorby, freshman, was first up and got an immediate audience response by intoning, “O-H”...which got “I-O” right back at him. He went...
Got Teeth™ : Help Wanted
I have written nearly 60 columns for the Weekly Villager since June, 2008. The focus of my articles has always been patient centered. Equipping my readers with topical subjects makes them better patient/consumers and, by extension, happy, well-cared for patients. This time I am going to step out of my role as writer/educator and into company hiring manager in...
“The Test”
Garrettsville - If you enjoy Saturday Night Live humor, you’ll enjoy James A. Garfield’s final drama production of the year titled “The Test” by Cliff McClelland. This play chronicles a series of scenes all devoted to the idea that we must face so many tests in our lives here in America. While many of the scenes poke fun at these...
Rows and rows of brilliantly colored flowers lined the sidewalk…
Rows and rows of brilliantly colored flowers lined the sidewalk as Doodle Dog scampered through town, each stem straight and proud like vibrant guards standing at attention during a parade. Each blossom turned toward the sunlight, the painted petals brightening like a sea of miniature Easter hats. He bounded from one neighborhood to the next, weaving between houses, fields...
“Rain, rain, go away…”
“Rain, rain, go away...” If only a simple song could get rid of this rain, my job would be so much easier. Unfortunately, the vineyard is starting to see some problems with all of this rain. As I mentioned in last week’s article we are getting ready to plant more grapevines at the winery. The posts are in, the trellis...
Garfield Women’s Auxiliary Formed to Support Firefighters
Garrettsville - First responders make a living out of helping others in their time of need. Now, a support group has been formed to show gratitude to local firefighters in appreciation for all they do. Stacy Collins is a founding member of the newly formed Garfield Women’s Auxiliary associated with the Garrettsville-Freedom-Nelson Volunteer Fire Department at 8035 Elm Street. The...
Crestwood 4 C’s Honors Volunteers
Mantua - On Thursday, April 21, a luncheon was held at Mantua Hilltop Church to honor all those who volunteer at the Food cupboard. The Council Members provided a delicious luncheon of salads, desserts and croissants. 40 volunteers attended plus a few honored guests who had been active in the past. Terri Wilde, president of council, presented a program about...
Wedding Bells will Chime at Summerfest
Summerfest committee announces the “First Couple” for their First Annual SummerFest Wedding held at this year’s event in late June. Wedding Bells will chime when Jennifer Brown walks down Main Street to meet her prince, Harry L. Cales Jr., at the main stage. The nuptials will take place on the Main Stage at SummerFest on June 25, 2011 at...
News From Nelson
Nelson Twp - Spring has returned. We made it through another winter. As you drive around Nelson Township, you can once again see the green grass and flowers blooming everywhere. To keep Nelson looking great, remember to start collecting all the things in your yard that you no longer want. The Community Clean-Up is April 30the and May 1st...
Crestwood Middle School Band Students Earn 57 Superior, and 13 Excellent Rankings
Mantua - Eighty CMS Band students participated in the annual Solo and Ensemble Contest April 9, 2011 held at Crestwood Middle School. Students in grades seven and eight performed 47 solos and in 22 ensembles. CMS Middle School band students received 57 Superior and 13 Excellent ratings. Each performance was evaluated by an adjudicator on rhythm and pitch accuracy,...
Hiram Village News
Hiram - Brush pick-up for 2011 will be the last full week of April, May, June, July, August and September. The amount of brush should be no more than two men can load in 15 minutes. Tree branches and brush should be no longer than 8 foot. Leaves and small twigs must be bagged in bio-degradable bags and sealed...
Garrettsville Mayor’s Update
Garrettsville - News flash! It is still raining )--; So take advantage of the Boardwalk and you can see Mother Nature do her over-the-Falls thing... It is spectacular (---; Meanwhile, we have a private investor, buyer, for Paul’s Lumber property all 14.8 acres of the complex. I firmly believe this is a cause for celebration for the Village and the...
Trustees Address Pixley Park Drainage Problem
Nelson Twp. - Nelson Township Trustees met for their regularly-scheduled meeting at the community house with trustees Joe Leonard, Bill Wilson and Jim Turos and fiscal officer J. David Finney present. Fire Chief Dave Friess was in attendance to request permission to use the parking lot at Pixley Park for a vehicle extrication and burning practice. After some discussion...
Coach Hollinger Memorial Service
Hiram - On May 1st, at 3:00 in the afternoon, there will be a memorial service honoring the life and works of William “Bill” Hollinger, at Hiram College’s Price Gymnasium, on the eponymous Hollinger Court, where he spent not inconsiderable time and achieved more than sports victories. Memorials are about the honored ones who have left us but they are...
“Soda Shop Angel”
Newton Falls - The Newton Falls High School Drama Department will complete the 2011 season by presenting the comedy “Soda Shop Angel” authored by Shirley McNichol. The production will be presented on Friday and Saturday, May 6th & 7th at 7:00 p.m. in the high school auditorium. The cost is $5.00 at the door. The play takes place in Pa’s...
Celebrate Spring with the Portage County Master Gardeners: Master Gardener Event Scheduled
Spring has come to Portage County, and gardeners across the county are getting together plans and plants for another year. The Portage County Master Gardeners are also making preparations for their annual event, Celebrate Spring. The event, which includes a plant sale, silent auction, and expert gardening advice, will provide valuable information to area gardeners as well as help...
Be It Ever So Humble…
“Mid pleasures and palaces, Wherever we roam, Be it ever so humble, There’s no place like home.” Does this apply when it’s the home itself that is roaming? What a way to spend a day! The Schultz family homestead–now owned by Don Wolff–was scheduled to hit the road at about 9:15 on the morning of April 21 but the rubber actually hit the road...
On The Move…
The Weekly Villager staff is working hard to wrap up the transition to our new office space. Individual articles from this week's paper will not be posted online, instead we encourage our online readership to take advantage of our digital archive. We intend to return to our standard posting schedule next week. This week's paper can be viewed as a PDF...
Portage County Soap Box Derby Holding Clinic
Mantua - The Portage County Soap Box Derby is hosting a Derby Clinic on April 17th from noon to 2 pm. The clinic will be located at the Shalersville Town Hall on the corners of SR 303 and SR 44. The clinic is for people interested in finding out more about derby racing and those persons currently racing who would...
Hiram Fire Dept. Gets Thermal Imager Camera
Hiram - In March, the Hiram Fire Department took delivery of a new Scott Thermal Imager Camera as part of a NOPEC grant, written by Hiram Township Trustee Chairman Steve Pancost. The camera’s cost was $9,600 and was given to the Fire Department by the Township to carry on-board our newest engine. This life-saving device can be used to...
Final Curtain Call For Graduating Garfield Seniors
Garrettsville - Anyone fortunate enough to snag a golden ticket to James A. Garfield High School’s musical theatre production of “Willie Wonka & the Chocolate Factory” had a simply nutterrific time. The four-day run of the show was virtually sold out before opening night on April 7, and only a few lucky latecomers managed to get a ticket the...
First Responders Honored at Appreciation Dinner
Newton Falls - Last Saturday evening the parking lot at Roby Lee’s Restaurant and Banquet Center was filled with dozens of vehicles driven by firefighters and policemen. Don’t worry, there was no emergency. Rather, firefighters, EMTs, friends and family members from the Newton Falls Joint Fire District gathered at the hometown eatery to commemorate another year serving Newton Falls,...
Windham NOPEC Project Hits Snag
Windham Twp. - Windham Township Trustees met for this April meeting with all trustees and the fiscal officer present. The first item on the agenda was guest recognition. Fire Chief Mike Iwanyckyj asked to address the trustees. The chief stated that the fire department had received a notice that their fuel tanks were in violation of the new Environmental...
Medieval Maple Festival
Chardon - We are fascinated by medieval times. The Middle Ages remain a time of mystery and revelation. There are groups today that continue to investigate that period and share it with others. One of those groups is the Society For Creative Anachronism. It is an international non-profit organization that celebrates pre-17th century history. It has members who study...
Bridging the Transition Gap for Students with Disabilities
Burton - On May 4, from 6 - 8 p.m. come in and learn successful high school-to-college transition strategies for young people with disabilities. Find out the five key transition skills that you need to have, know the differences between high school and college, eligibility requirements and accommodation descriptions. Plus, much more! Graduating high school seniors and recent graduates with...
Machine-O-Mania / Touch-A-Truck Returns
The QuizMasters/Academic Challenge Team of James A. Garfield High School is again sponsoring this activity in conjunction with the Garrettsville Chamber of Commerce Community-Wide Garage/Yard Sale. Sunday, May 22 from 10:00 to 2:00 in the Garfield Elementary School parking lot there will be wheeled vehicles of all sorts–ambulances and emergency vehicles, fire trucks, jeeps and motorcycles, construction monsters, high-rise...
