Weekly Villager May 20, 2016

Friday, May 20, 2016TH

E illagerVWEE

KLY

EstEllE R. BRown | Contributing reporter

Project MORE Receives $1,000 Grant to Bolster Kids’ Reading SkillsGarrettsville - Reading has been rewarded!

James A. Garfield Elementary School just received a $1,000 donation toward its reading program, which helps students meet academic standards. Local State Farm Insurance agent Shannan Jursa made the gift available to Project MORE through a matching grant ($500 State Farm Good Neighbor grant and $500 from Jursa’s office).

Project MORE (Mentoring in Ohio for Reading Excellence) is a statewide volunteer reading mentoring project for students with reading challenges. Initially, Project MORE was designed to raise the expectations and performance for children with reading disabilities, but it has also proven effective for students at risk for reading failure.

Research shows that students with learning disabilities make monthly reading level gains when they are mentored one-on-one, four times a week for 30 minutes at a time. James A. Garfield Elementary is the only Portage County school implementing the program, and it has been facilitated by Title I teacher Bethany Shackelford since the second half of 2014.

Adult and high school mentors are trained to work with students, Shakelford explains. Last year, they worked with approximately 70 elementary students. This year, more than 60 students participated in the program.

“Every teacher contributes their own money for the students in their classrooms,” Jursa has observed. This grant should help defray some of the costs associated with running this program.” Shakelford said that a portion of the grant will be used for headphones, website licenses and student prizes.

Jursa, who has twin kindergarteners at JAG, has volunteered as a reading mentor with Project MORE for 40+ hours, making the school eligible for the matching grant. She typically mentors four first- and third-graders each school year. She started volunteering with the program shortly after establishing her insurance agency at 8454 Windham Street in January 2015.

Jursa is so enthusiastic about Project MORE and the positive difference it makes in children’s lives, she encourages other volunteers from the community to join her in mentoring through the elementary school’s reading program. “All it takes is one hour, one day a week, to make a huge impact on a child’s life and sense of progress

through school. Anyone can volunteer.”Shakelford adds, “We absolutely could use more

volunteers for next school year. The effectiveness of this program hinges on our mentors, the quality and commitment they put into it. I’m thankful for the high school guidance counselor, Kathleen Gilbert, who works with scheduling high school students who may opt to take Project MORE instead of a study hall.”

The program is flexible enough that the school can arrange whatever amount of time or number of days that each mentor is able to provide. Some of JAG’s retired teachers have volunteered for the program, including Kathy Young, Carol Torda, Stevie Byrne, Larry Kuhlman, and Karen Ziarko.

Shakelford comments, “Several of these teachers have often mentioned to me that mentoring is a highlight of their week, that it makes them feel so good to be back working with kids. They do such an excellent job, too!”

“One of the most significant results of Project MORE is that it provides a win-win setting for mentors and mentees. Many high school mentors say how good it feels to help a younger student and see the progress he/she makes. I am able to see first-hand high school students gaining a sense of responsibility and confidence as they assist their mentees with their reading skills. The younger students enjoy the added attention they receive and work hard to show progress on their reading charts. They, in turn, gain confidence in their reading as they are taught to become fluent readers.”

To inquire about volunteering through Project MORE next school year, contact Beth Shackelford at (330) 527-2184.

Get off your butt! Abandon your cell phone & grab your paddle -- Saturday, May 21st is River Day!

Come and join the fun as Camp Hi Canoe Livery launches its 50th year with a Cuyahoga River Race. This exciting and fun event is being held in collaboration with The Rotary Club of Mantua, Down-town Mantua Revitalization and the Portage County Park Foundation with local company sponsors including NAPA and OK Brugman.

Boat Drop is 8am to 9 am at the Race Starting points - Camp Hi (6 mile course) or SR 422 (12 mile course) -- your choice depending on ability or enthusiasm. Race finishes at Buchert Park in Mantua

NO boat? You can rent one at the Camp Hi Livery. come out for a day of fun, camaraderie, prizes, and exercise!

Online registration at camphicanoe.com or on site race day with cash or credit card. Pre-registration is requested. For more information you can e-mail [email protected] or call 330-569-7621.

Celebrate River Day This Saturday!

Hiram - Once again, Hiram-based Communications Factory marketing firm has found an unusual way to reward a local student. This year, much to her surprise, Chardon High School senior Courtney Kernc became the Factory’s 2016 Scholarship winner. Instead of just showing up at her Senior Banquet to hand over a check, Communications Factory Plant Manager, Brad Turner, decided to make the presentation more memorable by surprising her with a few balloons on a random afternoon in May.

With some behind-the-scenes help from her parents, Turner and his Communications Factory staff located Courtney’s car in a parking lot and quickly blanketed it with bright green balloons, window paint, and plenty of fake Factory money. She approached, utterly surprised, wondering what in the world had happened, until Turner appeared to congratulate her on her scholarship win. See the video for yourself at the Communications Factory YouTube page: http://ow.ly/qRqt300dImh.

As a part of the Communications Factory Scholarship application, students must create a video or write an essay offering a solution to one of their community’s environmental challenges. In her application, Kernc submitted an essay with a viable suggestion on how to deal with unwanted household items, based on the old adage that ‘one man’s trash is another man’s treasure’. Her solution: host a Treasure Hunt Day, where residents place unwanted items on their tree lawn for would-be treasure hunters to find. Instead of simply tossing viable items in the trash at the annual community cleanup day, a large number of items would be diverted from landfills and reused.

“There are sales goals, there are marketing goals, and

Local Company Pulls Parking Lot Prank there are life goals,” explained Turner. “We believe in the importance of all three. That’s why each year for the past 14, we’ve given a $1,000 college scholarship to a deserving local s t udent ,” Tu r ner stated. “At the Factory, we pride ourselves on getting results with our creative thinking,” he continued. “We appreciated Courtney’s unusual solution, and applaud her for her outstanding achievements at school and in her community. We’re proud to select her as our winner this year,” Turner beamed.

Lettering in Competitive Cheerleading, while participating in choir, she also found time to volunteer at her church and in her community. An outstanding student, Kernc has served as a leader among her peers; she was also selected to participate in the prestigious Leadership Geauga Youth Program. She will be attending the University of Cincinnati this fall to study engineering.

The Communications Factory awards scholarships to deserving local High School seniors each spring to help defray the cost of their continuing education. Local winners have been chosen from schools in Akron, Stow, Hudson, and the Crestwood School District. For more information, visit: communicationsfactory.net/scholarship.

McCumbers BradyRealty Group LLC(330) 527-3000

www.mccumbersbrady.com

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS!

Great Investment property! This 3BR Colonial has nice front porch, and is within walking distance to town. Home is currently rented. $68,500MarkBrady 330-207-7109

LARGE FRONT PORCH!

Beautiful 4BR home on 3 plus Acres!. Spacious Rms; Eat-in Kit; Lge FamRm; & full walkout base; Lge Front Porch; 30X32 Horse Barn w/8’ leanto. Call for more info! $189,000Crist Miller 330-907-1401

YOU’RE A WINNER

If You buy this beautiful 4BR/2.5BA Colonial w/Front Porch overlooking Wrenwood Lake.Updates Inc: Newer Roof, Furnace ,C/A;New Well 2011 .Covered Patio & pavedDrive. Beautiful Peaceful area! $229,500Dolores McCumbers 330-322-2801

GARRETTSVILLE!

Historic Store Front! Possible two businesses. 2nd fl oor w/balcony overlooks boardwlk. Renovations started, First fl oor down to studs. Bldg. Property Being Sold “AS IS” Seller will make no repairs $28,900 Michelle Rennie 440-313-7892

COMMERCIAL!

Great, well maintained investment property! Good location in Ravenna. Large front building and back apartment building currently rented. Call Agent today for more information $149,000 Kit Semplak 330-842-2822

CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK


05202016_V1_081

2 THE villagEr | Friday, May 20, 2016 WWW.WEEklyvillagEr.COM

The Friends of Melana 5k Run/1 Mile Walk

Register Today!The Friends of Melana Foundation is organizing the 6th Annual Friends of Melana 5k run and 1 mile fun run/walk to be held on Sunday, June 26, 2016, at Garrettsville Summerfest. All proceeds go towards research for children’s glioma brain cancer. Event registration can be done on line at www.2016friendsofmelana5k.eventbrite.com. Registration will also take place the day of the event on the front lawn of St. Ambrose rectory on Freedom St. in Garrettsville. Come out and help support a great cause. Call Norm Fashing at 330.527.8093 for more information.

Monday BreakfastsThrough Summer

American Legion Post 674 in Windham will have breakfast from 8 to 11 beginning on Monday May 9th. Breakfasts will continue on Mondays through the summer. Many things are changing, come take a look.

BINGO!Thursdays

St. Michael’s Church at 9736 East Center Street in Windham, OH holds bingo every Thursday in the church hall. We have a Large Running Progressive! Ticket sales begin at 6:00 pm. Games start at 7:00 pm. Please come and support St. Michael’s Church!

Storytime at Maplewood 2nd Tuesday

Storytime at Maplewood Christian Church. Come for stories, crafts, music and movement for children ages 2 - 5 (adults stay for fun, siblings welcome). This event will be held the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. at 7300 State Route 88 in Ravenna. email [email protected] or call 330-297-6424 with questions.

Village Piecemakers Quilt Club

Third Tuesday of MonthWhether you are a new quilter or experienced, all are welcome to learn, help another and share your passion for quilting. Meetings are held the third Tuesday of each month at the Garrettsville Village Hall on High Street. For more information call Barb @ 330-527-2802.

Garden Club Welcomes New Members

Fourth Weds. of MonthSilver Creek Garden Club welcomes new members. Meetings are held the fourth Wednesday of the month. Members enjoy speakers, gardening, visiting gardens and garden centers. If you are a lover of flora and fauna please join us. For more information all Barb @ 330-527-2802

Community Center Open!Tuesdays

The Community Center at Mantua Center is open every Tuesday from 9:00 am until about 2:00 pm. Housed in the cafeteria wing of the old Center School just N. of SR 82 on Center Road, we provide a casual place to socialize, meet friends for cards or a board game, help work a picture puzzle, join the painters’ group, or work on a sewing project. At noon we have a potluck lunch, so bring a dish to share. (Tableware is provided.) Coffee and tea are always on. It’s free and open to all. You’re invited, whether or not you live in the township.

Flag Collection For Retired Flag Ceremony

through May 25Cub Scout Pack 62 of Garrettsville is collecting U.S. flags for our May 26 flag retirement ceremony. If you have a worn or old flag in need of retirement you may drop it off at Garrettsville Ace Hardware or call Eric Neiheisel at (330) 518-7502 or email us at [email protected].

Camp Invention!Register by June 3

Camp Invention will take place at James A. Garfield Elementary School, June 27th – July 1st from 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m, for children entering grades 1 - 6. If interested, register your child at campinvention.org by Friday, June 3rd. If you have any questions please email Mr. Hatcher, Camp Director, at [email protected].

American Legion Post 674 Memorial

Register by June 4We are calling a final notice on additions or corrections on the monument being refurbished in Windham . The cut off date is June 4th, 2016. Applicant must show proof of honorable military service to qualify. After June 4th it will cost any applicant $200 to add a name. Please contact the Legion post between noon and 8:00pm or Butch Christy at 330-219-1606.

Kiwanis Club Geranium Sale

May 20Newton Falls Kiwanis Club will hold its annual geranium sale on Friday May 20 at the corner of Broad Street and River Street (across from Subway) at the old train station/beauty shop from 8 a.m. until sold out. Plants are $3.50 each (same as last year). Pre-orders preferred. Call 330-872-3854. Proceeds benefit our youth events and scholarships.

Freedom Run 5K & 1.75 mi. Mutt Strut

May 21On Saturday, May 21, 2016, the City of Aurora Parks and Recreation & Freedom Greyhound Rescue of Aurora invite individuals, families and fur-kids to put on their running and walking shoes and join us at the Freedom Run 5K and 1.75 mi. Mutt Strut sponsored by the First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association & Aurora Veterinary Clinic. Race location: Sunny Lake Park, 885 Mennonite Rd., Aurora, OH 44202. Cost: $20 pre-registration (until midnight 5/20/16 at www.active.com); $25 day of the race; $25 virtual* runner/walker. Virtual runners receive t-shirt day after the race and run/walk in their own neighborhood. Registration at 7:30 am. Both begin at 8:30 am. Dogs of all breeds may participate. Must be leashed. Adoptable greyhounds will

“Families You Know, Names You Trust!”

A Life Celebration Center

STATON - BOROWSKIFUNERAL HOME

962 North Road NE. • Warren, Ohio

330-394-6200Bryan L. Borowski, Director

OUR PRICE GUARANTEE:If you � nd a lower advertised cost on Cremation Services in the

tri-county area, We will meet or beat that advertised cost.

• Pre-Arrangements • Alternative Funeral Plan

Casket, Vault and Funeral Services$2,495

www.statonborowskifuneralhome.com

• Direct Cremation Plan • Funeral Packages

9622

We’re All Invited A Free Service For Non-Profit Organizations And Events

cheer you along the route! Water stops, timers, t-shirts for first 75 participants, pup packs for first 50 dogs, awards & prizes. Refreshments to follow provided by Whole Foods. For more information: www.freedomgreyhoundrescue.org or call Peggy (330-562-0555) or Tina (330-562-4333).

Community Cook-out at Hiram Township Park

May 21Bring the family for a BIOBLITZ on Saturday May 21 from 1:00-3:00. Cook out starting at 3:30 (food and drink provided). Volunteers will identify as many plant and animal species as they can find. Tour the property and beaver pond on guided walks. Kids will love the scavenger hunt (prizes awarded) and the “field maze”. All this at the Township park property- 6352 State route 82! Park at the end of the drive near the large tent. Wear appropriate shoes/clothing. (*early morning birding event as well, with coffee and donuts provided.)

Comedy ShowcaseMay 21

The Garrettsville Curtains up Theatre will be hosting their Comedy Showcase at Slim n Jumbos (on Main Street) on May 21, 2016 at 7pm. The cost is $10.00 to watch the line-up of 11 comedians. The audience will pick the winning comedian. Come down and enjoy the evening laughing. A Chinese auction will be held also. Tickets are available at the door.

Dog FestMay 22

On Sunday, May 22, 2016, Aurora Parks & Recreation Department and Freedom Greyhound Rescue of Aurora invite you to attend the 2016 Freedom Dog Fest Community Vendor & Adoption Fair sponsored by the First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association and Aurora Veterinary Clinic. The event will be held at Tails & Trails Dog Park, 841 Page Rd., Aurora, OH 44202. Time: 10am-3pm. Free Admission. All breeds welcome and must be on a leash! Pet owners will enjoy letting their dogs romp in the one-acre fenced dog pens (large and small dog designated areas). Visit rescues with adoptable dogs and vendors. Enter the Pet Fashion Show and contests. Take a stroll around Sunny Lake Park. Win prizes and

330 527-0888

www.showplacetheaters.net

May 20 - 26Garrettsville

CINEMA The Jungle Book - PG Fri:4:30 & 7:30

Sat: 1:30, 3:30, 5:30 & 7:30Sun: 1:30, 3:30, 5:30 & 7:30

Tues & Thurs: 7:00

Captain America Civil War - PG-13

Fri: 4:00 & 7:00Sat: 1:00, 4:00 & 7:00Sun: 1:00, 4:00 & 7:00

Tues & Thurs: 7:15 Angry Birds - PG Fri: 4:00 & 7:05

Sat: 1:00, 3:05, 5:10 & 7:15Sun: 1:00, 3:05, 5:10 & 7:15

Tues & Thurs: 7:00

raffles. For more information and schedule, visit www.freedomgreyhoundrescue.org or call Peggy (330-562-0555) or Tina (330-562-4333).

Lordstown Garden Guild To Meet

May 23 Lordstown Garden Guild will meet Monday, May 23, at 7:00 p.m. at the Lordstown SCOPE Center located at the back of the Lordstown Elementary School, 1776 Salt Springs Road. The program for the evening will be their annual plant auction which will take place after a business meeting and refreshments. The public is welcome to attend this fun event. For more information, please call membership chair Joann Rice at 330-824-3197. Free Community Dinner

May 24A free community dinner will be held on May 24 from 5-6 pm - or while supplies last - at the Windham American Legion, 9960 Center St, Windham. EVERYONE WELCOME!

NF Library Board Meeting May 25

The Newton Falls Public Library Board of Trustees Regular Meeting has been rescheduled to Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. at 204 S. Canal Street, Newton Falls, OH 44444.

Spaghetti DinnerMay 25

Burton Health Care Center, 14095 E. Center St, Burton, is hosting a spaghetti dinner on May 25 from 6:00pm-7:30pm. Each dinner will include spaghetti and meatballs, garlic bread, salad, dessert and drinks. Cost: $8.00 per meal Dine-in or take out. All proceeds from the dinner will benefit the Alzheimer’s Association. Reservations are required - RSVP by May 18 (440)834-1084. Chinese Auction will benefit the Activity Dept. at Burton Health Care

Variety is the Spice of Life Dinner

May 26The Renaissance Family Center has g iven the community a variety of cooks and favors of cooking all year.

As we move forward on the Community Dinner our motto will be “Variety is the Spice of Life”.So with all new cooks with a “Variety” of ideas at their disposal, you are invited to experience our community dinner May 26th, 5-6:30 pm at the Renaissance Family Center in Windham.

God Provides A MealMay 27

God provides a free meal may 27 - 4 to - 6: 00 at Nelson Methodist church 9367 st. Rt. 305. Ham & bean soup - sloppy joes - cole slaw - dessert.

Pixley Park SaleMay 27 - 30

10,000 SQ FT Huge Sale Memorial Day Weekend, Fri-Sun 9-8 Mon 9-3. Something for Everyone! 8488 ST RT 305, Garrettsville (1/2 E of ST RT 88) Benefits Pixley Park (www.pixleypark.org)

Women On Target EventMay 28

The Streetsboro Sportsman Association is hosting a Women on Target Instructional Clinic on May 28 from 9 am to 3 pm. NRA instructors will be teaching gun safety followed by shooting rifles, pistols, and shotguns.No previous experience is necessary, just the desire to learn how to operate firearms safely. Firearms, ammunition, and lunch provided. The event is free but space is limited to this women-only event so you must be registered to attend. To register contact Denis Gaynor at (330)297-0762 or email Tammi Peters [email protected] . More information on this and other events is available at the Streetsboro Sportsman Association Facebook page. The club is located at 11280 Bloom Road, Nelson Township.

Western Square DanceMay 28

On May 28 the North Bloomfied Historical Society, will host a Western Square Dance. The dancing will be held at the Town Hall, at Rt. 45 and Rt. 87. No dancing experience is needed. Starting at 7:00 thru 9:30pm. Light refreshments will be served. For more information call: (330)506-3370

Submissions To The VillagerSubmit your club news, invited or stories to the Villager via email: [email protected]

Submissions are due by 5 pm Fridays to be considered for the upcoming edition.

Priority is given to date sensitive items.

10851 NORTH STREET, GARRETTSVILLE | 330.527.2101SERVICE HOURS: MON-FRI 8–5 PM • SAT 8–12 PM

• Includes Shampoo Carpets, Seats, Engine Compartment, Clean Trunk, Wash & Wax Outside & Shine Tires

expires 5/31/16

SPRING DETAIL SPECIAL

Must Present Coupon

INTERIOR DETAIL STARTING AT $7495

FULL DETAIL $15995

WINDHAM SUPERMARKETFormerly Sparkle

9670 E. Center Street | Windham, OH 44288(330) 326-3517

All Inventory - While Supplies Last!(excludes cigarettes & alcohol)

A boutique winery located in Historic Garrettsville

Cellar and Patio [email protected]

10519 Brosius RoadGarrettsville, OH 44231-9420

330.221.0246

Extended Hours: Friday 5 pm - 10 pm Saturday 3 pm - 10 pm



05202016_V2_081

[email protected] | 330.527.5761 THE villagEr | Friday, May 20, 2016 3

Nelson-Garrettsville Senior Social Club

May 19 - Pie is for Breakfast TooMay 26 – Movie Night

Jun. 2 - Bingo & Doughnuts

EVERY THURSDAY - 9am - NoonNelson Community House on the Circle, SR 305 in Nelson

Schedule of Events

NEED A RIDE? Call PARTA at 330-678-7745 or 330-672-RIDE. For a nominal fee they can pick you up and get you back home!

ALL Area Seniors WELCOME!

Separation of Church and State?

May 29A presentation “Separation of Church and State? How, Why, When, and Where Do We go from Here?” will be held on May 29 at 11 a.m. at the United Methodist Church of Garrettsville located at 8223 Park Ave. Invite a friend! Our money says “In God We Trust” and the Pledge of Allegiance says that we pledge ourselves to “...One Nation, Under God...” and then we are told that there is a separation between Church and State! How can this be? This has been confusing people for a long time. People speak of the need for prayer in school and the need for the country to return to God, and the idea of this “Wall of Separation” sounds like a very bad idea. Come and learn about the history of this issue and what extensive religious rights we actually do have in our country. All are welcome.

Nelson Twp. Memorial Day Ceremony

May 30Nelson Township Memorial Day Ceremony will be held at 10:00 am in Nelson Circle.

Memorial Day ServiceMay 30

A Memorial Day service will be held at the Burton Square Gazebo on May 30 at 11:30 am followed by an Open House at the legion home on Goodwin Street.

Library Closed Memorial Day

May 30All offices and branch libraries of the Portage County District Library will be closed on Monday, May 30, in observance of Memorial Day. They will resume service hours on Tuesday, May 31.

“What God Said”June 6

Monday, June 6th, at 10:30amGarrettsville YMCA invites you to join us at 8233 Park Ave, Garrettsville, OH for a continuation of May’s Book Review and Discussion Group:WHAT GOD SAID Questions - call Phil at the YMCA (330)469-2044.

Relay For LifeJune 10-11

Happiness is relaying. Join us for the Relay For Life Newton Falls / Lordstown to be held at the Newton Falls High School Stadium June 10-11. Event begins at 4:30 pm withthe Survivors Dinner; 6 p.m. Opening Ceremonies; 9 p.m. Luminaria. Event runs from 6 pm Friday until Noon on Saturday. Form a team...

join a team.. buy a luminaria.. recognize a caregiver... honor a survivor...remember a fighter... Any questions call event chair Laura Harkless 330-872-0370

Annual Trunk SaleJune 11

Annual Trunk Sale - One Day Garage Sale from the trunk of your car. Or stop by to shop! Saturday, June 11, 2016 - 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. @ St. William Church Parking Lot located at 5431 Mahoning Ave. 44483 in Champion. Beverages, food, bake sale items; music, raffles and announcements will be available. Call 330-847-8677 for info or to reserve your spot.

Build A Gym, Build A LifeJune 19

Parent Council for Portage County Deve lopmenta l Disabilities is hosting a 5K Race and 1 mile fun run, walk or roll on June 19. Fun run begins at 8 am, 5K begins at 9:30 am. For more info or to register go to www.raceroster.com, type in Portage County Parent Council.

Grant In Aid ScholarshipDue By July 16

The Omega Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, a society of women educators in Geauga County, is offering a grant-in-aid to a female student who is entering her senior year in college and is majoring in education. The applicant must be a graduate of a Geauga County high school. The deadline for completed applications is July 16, 2016. Interested applicants should contact Mrs. Deborah Hofstetter, Grant-in-Aid Committee, Delta Kappa Gamma, P.O. Box 313, Chardon, OH 44024.

Garfield High School Football Skills Camp

July 25 & 26Garfield High School will be hosting a Football Skills CampJuly 25 and 26 from 6pm-8pmfor Grades K-8. Cost is $30 (checks made payable to JAG All Sports Boosters)

InvItEds aRE a fREE sERvIcE foR non-pRofIt oRganIzatIons

and wIll Run as spacE pERmIts. SkyLanesSkyLanes GGGGaaarrrrrreeettttttsssvvviiiilllllllleee’’sssEEEnnttteerrtttaaiiinnmmeennttt CCCeennttteerr

8311 Windham Street, Garrettsville • 330-527-9999

Next DrawingSunday, May 29th @ 6 PM

Tickets Available Every Day

Monday Night Adult/Child League

Spend some quality timewith your child!

Call 330-527-9999 for details!

$1 Night$1 Game • Shoes Hotdogs • Beer4:00-9:00 PM

Every Wednesday

Summer PassesUnlimited GamesMay 15 - Aug 15

M-F 9am-9pmOnly $30

Now Booking...* Birthday Parties* Group Outings* Scotch Doubles

* FundraisersCall 330-527-9999

Win big everyday at Garrettsville’s Hottest Keno Spot!

Open for Breakfast6:00am daily

Bay WindowFlower & Gift ShopFlower & Gift Shop

Bay WindowFlower & Gift Shop

330-527-5666 • 8331 Windham St. • Garrettsville

For All Your Floral NeedsMay Yankee Candles of � e MonthBlue Summer Sky, Passion Fruit Martini, Pink Sands

A leading expert on groundwater protection is the featured speaker for the second annual Edith Chase Symposium in Kent on Friday, June 3, 7 p.m., at the Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center.

The 2016 symposium, “Before the Well Runs Dry”, is intended to share the science involved in groundwater use, protection, depletion, contamination and restoration.

The program will be presented by Dr. Julie Weatherington-Rice, Ph.D., who is Senior Scientist at Bennett and Williams Environmental Consultants of Columbus, OH.

The Edith Chase Symposium was initiated in 2014 by the League of Women Voters of Kent, and the Kent Environmental Council. Edith Chase is an award-winning scientist, activist, and public official who lived in Franklin Township near Kent for more than 50 years. She was a long- time active member of both the LWV Kent and the KEC.

Dr. Weatherington-Rice has served as a consultant to State of Ohio agencies in the fields of soil and water conservation since the 1980’s, and has taught as an adjunct professor at The Ohio State University since 2004.

She was the senior consulting scientist on groundwater protection plans for the City of Canton, the Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District, Dayton (Miami Valley RPC) and many other municipalities.

In 2013 Dr. Weatherington-Rice received the Ohio Environmental Council’s “Environmental Watchdog Award.”

The public is invited. The Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center is located at 215 S. Depeyster St., Kent, Ohio.

There is no charge for admission, but seating is limited. Reservations are recommended. People attending who have made reservations will have priority seating.

This program is community funded. It does not receive financial support from any government agency or university. Contributions toward the expenses of this program are appreciated.

Make reservations and donations online at: EdithChaseSymposium.org

“Before The Well Runs Dry” Symposium

GeauGa County – Need a book, DVD, CD or magazine on the weekend? You’re in luck. The Geauga County Public Library is now open year round Sunday afternoons from 1 - 5 p.m. at Bainbridge, Chardon, Geauga West in Chesterland, and Middlefield. The two library stations in Newbury and Thompson are open from noon - 4 p.m. on Sundays. GCPL has been open on Sundays from Labor Day weekend through Memorial Day weekend, but the change now will include Sunday hours during the summer months.

“This expansion of hours allows patrons more access to the materials and services they either desire to have or may require for certain projects,” says Ed Worso, GCPL Director. “We firmly believe in being customer focused. It’s our job to be open to the best of our ability to provide the services and materials patrons need.”

Library access during summer months allows GCPL to offer additional programs. Moreover, patrons who have a need for meeting space now may use library facilities - complete with air-conditioning and WiFi seven days a week. As always, patrons will have full access to the collection.

The library will be closed the Sunday before Memorial Day, Labor Day and Easter. Other holidays the library is closed include: New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Memorial Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day. All library facilities may be closed to the public on either Columbus Day or Veterans’ Day.

GCPL Open on Sundays All Year - Including Summer

Travel with the Young of HeartA 3-day trip has been planned to the Finger Lakes

in New York on July 20-22. Included is the Belhurst Castle, the Çorning Museum of Glass, the Willard Memorial Chapel, Sonnenberg Gardens and Mansion, a scenic lake cruise and much more. Cost is $399 ($408 for non-members). Call Nancy for more information, 440-729-9684.

On Wednesday, August 10, they will be going to Marietta, Ohio, for a cruise on the Valley Gem Sternwheeler. Also included is a buffet lunch at the Lafayette Hotel, a stop at Rossi Pasta and Putnam Chocolates to browse and/or shop. Cost is $75 ($78 for non-members). Call Jeri for information, 440-729-2239.

They will be going on a great bus trip to Canada on September 18-25. Some of the sites include: Toronto, Casa Loma; Ottawa, Parliament buildings, tour of the city; Quebec City, Ste Anne de Beaupre Basilica, Montmorency Falls, a tour of the city; Montreal, Notre Dame Basilica, Botanical Gardens, tour of the city; Niagara Falls, casino; and much, much more! Also included are motorcoach transportation, 14 meals, baggage handling, and gratuities.

A PASSPORT IS NEEDED. The cost is $1,425 pp dbl occ ($1,445 for non-members). Trip insurance is strongly suggested, $139.50. A deposit of $300 plus insurance is due at signup. Final payment is due by July 25. Call Nancy for more information, 440-729-9684.

All trips leave from St. Anselm Church in Chesterland. Everyone is welcome on Young of Heart trips.

GGP presents Cybersecurity Today with Dean Weber

Cybersecurity TodayFriday, June 3, 2016; 7:30-9:00 AM

Kent State University at Geauga14111 Claridon Troy Rd, Burton

Register now for this Free program at https://cyber-security-jun3.eventbrite.com

How protected is your company data? If you think you have nothing to steal; think again. According to Mr. Dean Weber, “One in four people will be victims of Identity theft this year.”

GGP welcomes business owners, senior management and IT managers to learn of the latest threats to corporate security and how to protect intellectual property, financial data, human resources, supply chains and more.

Mr. Weber has more than 40 years of experience in information and physical security. He is a senior technologist, most recently director and Chief Technology Officer for CyberSecurity at CSC, where he provided vision and guidance for solution development within the company’s Cyber Security Laboratories.

Prior to CSC, he served as Chief Technology Officer at Applied Identity, which was sold to Citrix in 2010, Chief Security Architect at Teros, also acquired by Citrix. He was responsible for developing and implementing solution deployments including assessment and intelligence gathering at TruSecure/ICSA Labs (now Verizon Business Security Solutions). Additionally, he spent several years in the U.S. Navy working in physical and electronic security.

Mr. Weber is a frequent speaker at information security events such as InfoWorld, ITEC, InfoSec Europe, InfraGard, Secret Service Security Roundtable, ISSA, and various focus engagements.

Geauga Growth Partnership’s mission is to enhance the business climate, encourage job creation, to strengthen economic prosperity and to improve the quality of life for all Geauga County residents. GGP is the recognized partner for Geauga County, serving Team NEO and JobsOhio. For more information visit www.geaugagrowthpartnership.com, contact [email protected] or call 440-564-1060.



05202016_V3_081 CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK



Obituaries

Obituaries / Memorials in The VillagerThe Villager prints all obituaries at the request of the funeral home or family for a fee. Please notify the funeral home if you would like an obituary to appear in The Villager.

May 30, 2016 @ Noon

Weigh from 8:30 am - 11:30 am(weights honored from Brown Brothers Pull in Acme, PA)

Heavies Follow Lights • 3420 & UnderTotal Purse $3,600

$5 Admission | No Entry Fee

Universal Disposal9954 Old State Road • Chardon, OH 44024

Raffl e Tickets Available $5 Each$400, $300, $200 & $100 Winners!

Murl Clemson Memorial Horse Pull

Anthony (Tony) J. ChaykowskiHomestead, FL

Anthony (Tony) J. Chaykowski passed away unexpectedly on April 17, 2016, in Homestead Florida where he lived and worked for Forest Tech Lumber.

Born in Ravenna, Ohio on July 23, 1976, he lived in the Garrettsville area most of his life and graduated from James A. Garfield High School. He attended Cuyahoga Com munit y College before going to work for Wheeler Landscape Company, where he was a construction crew supervisor. He obtained his landscape industry certification and commercial driver’s license. He did beautiful stone work and received numerous awards for his projects including one at the botanical gardens in Cleveland Ohio.

He enjoyed camping, swimming and flea markets.He is survived by his children Haley and Layne

Chaykowski-Jewett of New York and parents Frances and Terry Hoskin of Nelson.

Cremation has taken place at Valles funeral home in Florida.

His family would like to thank true friends and family for their support during this difficult time.

“Mental health – it’s a good thing!” is the message the Mental Health & Recovery Board of Portage County is spreading this May for Mental Health Awareness.

The term mental health refers to a positive state in which a person has the ability to live a full, satisfying life, and the flexibility to deal effectively with difficulties and set-backs. Maintaining good mental health is essential to a person’s overall health. Important mental health skills include developing a positive self-image, socializing, managing time, solving problems, and celebrating one’s unique strengths and interests. People should take the time to achieve good mental health just as they make an effort to eat fruits and vegetables.

Several easy ways a person can enhance his/her mental health include exercising, spending more time with others, volunteering, caring for a pet, and talking about feelings as issues arise.

Realize that all of us experience mental health problems. “Everyone feels sad and anxious every once in a while,” states Joel Mowrey, PhD, executive director of the Mental Health & Recovery Board of Portage County. “Typically these feelings are due to a variety of situations and events that are occurring in our lives, such as stress, physical health problems, and normal grief reactions to loss.”

However, it’s important to recognize when it is more than just “normal” sadness or anxiety and may be time to seek help. “A person who experiences the symptoms

May Is Mental Health Monthsubmitted by Karyn Hall for weeks or months and is not able to continue with

their regular activities may benefit from talking with a therapist,” advises Mowrey. “Individuals who have suffered any kind of trauma (e.g., abuse, domestic violence, bullying, car accident, death of a family member by suicide or drug overdose) are particularly vulnerable to developing more serious problems that can be helped with mental health treatment.”

An issue in our communities is the stigma that surrounds mental health problems. The perceived negative attitude towards people with mental health issues may prevent people from seeking the help they need. Stigma also leads to prejudice, discrimination, fear, mistrust, and even violence against people living with mental health problems.

How can we put a stop to the stigma surrounding people with mental health problems? An easy way to start is by treating everyone with respect, dignity, and kindness regardless of having a mental health and/or physical health problem. See the person as a person – not as a diagnosis or label. Another way to address stigma is for everyone to become more educated about mental health and how all of us are on a continuum with varying degrees of health problems, including both mental and physical health issues. Finally, when interacting with others, listen to those who need to talk and provide support and encouragement.

The Mental Health & Recovery Board of Portage County contacts with local agencies to provide mental health and addiction treatment services for the residents of the county. The agencies in the network are Children’s Advantage, Coleman Professional Services, Family & Community Services, and Townhall II. For more information and to take a free online mental health screening, visit www.mental-health-recovery.org.

The students at Windham Junior and Senior High had a unique experience on Thursday, May 12th- all thanks to Ohio Means Jobs (OMJ) of Portage County. For the past 7 weeks, OMJ has worked with the Windham students on various skills including: interviewing, resume writing, career searches, and communication skills- to better prepare them for their future careers. As a final part of their educational program, OMJ organized a career fair which included over 20 employers and universities who all volunteered their time to talk with the students about careers and future employment opportunities. Students were able to ask questions and interact with professionals for about two hours. Educational organizations such as Akron University, Hiram, Kent State, Maplewood Career Center, ITT Technical Institute, and Fortis College (Ravenna), Cuyahoga Community College were in attendance. Employers, ranging from military to human services, included: ABC Plumbing, AHEC, Cortland Banks, Davey Tree, FCS, Goodwill, Hattie Larlham, Johnson Mathey, Kline Honey Bee Farm, Ohio Army National Guard, Ohio DJFS, Parta, Passages, PMHA, Portage County Treasurer’s Office,

Windham JR/SR High School Career Fair & Fashion Show

Mayor Debbie Blewitt, State Farm Insurance, TDDS Truck Driving School, and Windham Police.

After the career fair, students gathered in the cafeteria to watch a fashion show featuring Windham’s students as models. Outfits for the fashion show were graciously donated by Goodwill. Ohio Means Jobs PC Workforce Administrator, Mandy Berardinelli, opened up the fashion show by briefly speaking with students about the importance of taking the necessary steps to be successful. During the fashion show, students watched a powerpoint presentation, with MC Jack Friend, Goodwill, and Ohio Means Jobs Program Officer, Helene Leightner, running the show. They gave students tips, hints, and tricks on how to dress for success for an interview and/or their future careers. Students also walked the runway to show off their outfits and exactly what it looks like to truly dress for success.

Thank you to Ohio Means Jobs for putting this event together and for working with our students the past seven weeks. Also, thank you to the businesses and schools who donated their time to speak with our students and help guide them to successful futures!



05202016_V4_081


Iva walkER | Columnist

Garrettsville - Hiram Rotary Report

Hours:Monday - Friday 8 am - 6 pmSaturday 8 am - 5 pm | Sunday 10 am - 2 pm

Geeville Auto Parts8015 State Street • Suite A | Garrettsville, OH 44231

330-527-4311Think Spring!

Lawn & Garden Batteries On SaleWe Carry Hydraulic Hoses for

Farm Equipment

Jerry Kehoe Used Carsat the light in Garrettsville

(330) 527-5222Open til 5 p.m. Mon-Fri. Saturdays til Noon

$14900

Complete Vehicle Detailing-- Interior & Exterior --

Exterior• Clean / Compound• Polish / Glaze / Wax

Interior• Clean & Dress: Door Panels Dash & Gauges Center Console Door Jams• Shampoo: Carpets & Seats

Engine• Steam & Dress

“Best I’ve Ever Seen”

~ Jerry

atAurora Farms Premium

Outlet Center549 State Route 43Aurora, Ohio 44202

330-562-4800

Family owned and operated. Proudly serving Portage County and the area for over 30 years!

www.waysideworkshop.com

From Rustic, Shaker, Modern or Traditional - We are your source for

Quality, Real Wood Kitchen and Dining Furniture.

Open 7 days!

Wayside WorkshopHome Furnishings, Gifts

& Decor

The May 16,2016 meeting of the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Club heard from Arthur Brite, international keynote/motivational speaker, author and pastor speaking on the topics covered in his book, Find Your Extraordinary. He pointed out that process is important to success and that it focused on three capabilities : Mind—the mental approach to commit, don’t compare, “own” the project. Heart—emotional stability, approaching challenges one-at-a-time, rejecting fear and the possibility of embarrassment by prioritizing time and energy and “dealing with it”. Body—the actuality of commitment, communication, connection and creativity in building respect and trust. Everyone has talents; sharing them, as in Rotary community activities is at the center of a world view for the betterment of all. Identify needs, see options, analyze, decide on a course of action—move forward.

Then there was the fruit question. What to do with the apples and bananas slated to be distributed at the Fit-n-Fun affair scheduled for Sunday, May(or was it March?) 15? The festivities were cancelled/suspended—for possible appearance later because of the weather. Snow? Really? More discussion ensued about donating the fruit to the Center of Hope or the Community Cupboard. Rolling some of the activities into the Field Day program at the Garfield Elementary School is a possibility Also, plans for next year are going to feature more contingency planning. Maybe there’ll be lightning!

A request has come in concerning a sponsorship to an outdoor activity for families during an evening at SummerFest. Stay tuned.

stacy tuRnER | Contributing reporter

Hiram - The area’s newest park will be the site of the township’s first BioBlitz on Saturday, May 21st. For those unfamiliar with the term, at a BioBlitz, scientists, families, and individuals work together to identify and count as many wildlife species as possible in a particular area during a specific portion of time. At the township’s park property (6352 State Route 82) this Saturday, you’ll have the chance to participate in the count, while experiencing the trails and open spaces of the area’s newest outdoor space.

Over twelve acres of wooded trails offer glimpses of an abundance of wildlife, including deer, turkeys, raccoon, and a beaver lodge, all of which have been spotted in person or by motion-activated trail cameras on-site. The community is always welcome to hike and walk dogs from dawn to dusk at the park daily; although everyone is encouraged to attend this special event, which is anticipated to become an annual tradition in the Township.

At 7 am on Saturday, ornithologists and birders from local Audubon groups will head out to find and count bird populations, while entomologists and insect aficionados will be on hand at 10 am to count bugs and butterflies. From 1 pm until 4, a local wildlife expert will lead family-friendly hikes around the park’s trails to identify edible and medicinal plants. The afternoon will include plenty of activities for families and children, including a scavenger hunt and a chance to see amphibians and reptiles at the park’s beaver pond. The day of trails, tours, and community togetherness will end with a cookout at the future site of a picnic pavilion.

Don’t miss out! -- come check out the BioBlitz at

Hiram’s BioBlitz Is This Saturday!

Makerspace Explained: Make a Greeting Card Memory Book

The Garrettsville Library is pleased to announce

that book binding equipment will be available for use at its Makerspace, open and available to community members on Saturday, May 28 from 12:30 pm until 4:30 pm. Crafters will learn how to make a greeting card memory book using the equipment. The project is free, fun, and you will leave with a completed memory book. Seats are limited so sign up soon. Call 330-527-4378 to register or for more information.

The Garrettsville Library, a branch of the Portage County District Library, is located at 10482 South Street in Garrettsville. Library is open Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 10:00 am until 8:00 pm; Friday from 10:00 am until 6:00 pm; Saturday from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm; and closed Thursday and Sunday. For additional information about library programs and services, please visit the Portage County District Library online at www.portagelibrary.org.

newton Falls - Newton Falls Kiwanis Club would like to thank everyone who attended our steak dinner April 16. What a beautiful day it was. Proceeds from the 210 dinners go to Kiwanis’s projects, particularly the Junior Olympics May 7, and two scholarships for Newton Falls High School seniors, to be presented May 17.

Kiwanis would like to thank George and Mary Koutsounadis and the staff of Covered Bridge Inn for preparing the meal and for cooking the delicious steaks. Thanks also go to Al Householder for prep and transport of food, Newton Falls High School Key Club who helped serve, and Pat Leach’s Girl Scout Troop #80239 who assisted and also carried customers’ trays. We also enjoyed the enthusiasm and hard work of Boy Scout Troop #112, who cleaned tables, carried trays, and prepared soda cans for recycling. We thank their parents and troop leaders, too. We thank Cindi and Charlie Strum for providing the Kiwanis placemats. We thank Karen Rutan’s Aunt Margie Kubena and Cindi Strum for their help throughout the day. Many folks enjoyed the ample parking at the new location, Newton Falls United Methodist Church.

Special guests included Amy Zimmerman, Kiwanis’s Ohio district governor from Cincinnati and her mother, and Kiwanis members from Austintown and Western Reserve (Hiram) clubs.

Our 50/50 raffle was won by Liz Aubel. Kiwanis’s half will go toward our international project with UNICEF, providing funds for vaccinations to prevent maternal and neonatal tetanus. Thank you, Newton Falls, for your continuing support.

On May 12th, the Kiwanis Club of Newton Falls was delighted to give a new book to each first grader at Newton Falls Elementary. This has become an annual event that everyone enjoys. Students were assembled in the auditorium, and Kiwanian Barry Silliphant asked how many liked to read. Nearly everyone’s hand was raised. Let’s keep the joy in reading! Other Kiwanis members attending were president Bob Wujcik, vice-president Alma Griffith, treasurer Kathy Wujcik, Linda Hrenko, Tom Palmer, Charlie Strum, Edd

Read, and Rita Sano. K i w a n i s’s m o t t o i s serving the children of the world, and we are so happy to contribute to our students’ s u m m e r

reading. We are able to have this project, the Junior Olympics, and other youth projects in town thanks to community members’ support for our steak dinner and geranium sale. We thank Principal Ron Purnell and assistant Mrs. Howard for coordinating the date and the assembly. We hope to see everyone at our Halloween Cakewalk, to be held this year on Monday, October 31.

Newton Falls Kiwanis Club Newssubmitted by KatHy WujciK






chRIs gEREz | staff reporter

Garrettsville - After a review of Revenue, Cash Balance, and Income Tax Reports it was noted that according to existing records, there are approximately 400 ‘non-filers’ in the village for 2015 income taxes. Income Tax Clerk Valerie McCullough stated that some on the list may have moved and she would be sorting and verifying who really still needed to file. She also commented that she had received several filed forms without payments so she would be contacting those residents as well.

Next on the night’s agenda council approved the appointment of Chris Perme to the income tax review board.

In other business was the second reading of proposed Resolution 2016-12 which would allow the mayor and clerk-treasurer to enter into an agreement with the Village of Mantua for dispatch services for Garrettsville’s police department. At this time, negotiations are still ongoing and numbers have not been finalized. GFN Fire Department and Community EMS are still waiting for their boards to meet to discuss final options as well. Chief Sanchez of Community EMS stated that the board would be meeting in the next week and he hoped he would have a determination of the direction the department was going for dispatch services after that meeting.

Council passed Resolution 2016-11 authorizing the adoption of the Portage Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. The plan had been discussed at last month’s meeting and council had decided to wait so that had time to review the plan thoroughly before adoption. Council also passed Resolution 2016-13, authorizing Arcadis US Inc to provide bidding phase service for Liberty Street/Silica Road drainage improvements,

Resolution 2016-14 Consent Legislation from ODOT for scheduled repaving of State Route 88 (somewhere around 2020) and Resolution2016-15, the salt contract for 2017 from ODOT.

Some of the highlights during round table discussion: The successful ongoing Queen of Hearts game/drawing at Skylanes Bowling and the area charities that have benefitted from the 50/50 drawings including Garrettsville’s K-9 unit, paperwork for the Community Reinvestment Area Program, Ongoing search for names for the Veterans’ Memorial and those that have been received, A priority list for repairs and maintenance for the village parks, North Street sidewalk flooding problem and how to resolve, Cruise Night on Memorial Day Weekend, as well as the Community EMS parade & Open House, and “Thank you” to the village clerk for sending out the evening’s packet information to all council members digitally.

If you’d like to know more of what is happening in your community, attend a meeting. The next regular Village Council meeting is scheduled for June 8, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. at Village Hall.

Garrettsville Council Discusses Non-filers for 2015 Village Income Tax

8088 Main StreetGarrettsville, OH 44231 330.527.5761



05202016_V6_081


Dan Gallagher Farms9893 St. Rt. 44

Mantua, OH 44255(330) 569-8674

PremiumDouble-Ground

Mulch

Black • Brownor Bark

Delivery AvailablePick-Up Welcome

Monday–Saturday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

NEWTON FALLS

Caring, Friendly Staff!Never Too Busy To See You!!

Greenhouse and Farmers MarketALWAYS IN BLOOM

OPEN ‘TIL 8 PMJUNE 17TH

Take Rt. 82 from Garrettsville to Windham Parkman Rd. Turn left onto Windham Parkman Rd. Go to Silica Sand Rd. Turn right on Silica Sand. Green house on the left side 1.5 miles down.

Nelson Circle Rt. 422

Silica Sand

Newton Falls

Garrettsville

Rt. 82

534 turn left

Windham

Parkman Rd.

10027 Silica Sand Rd. Garrettsville • (330) 326-2897

“Come see us as we just get started,then come back to watch us grow!”

Hours: Mon - Sat 10 am - 6 pm or by chance • Closed Sunday

FLATS $11 MIX & MATCH

48 PLANTSHanging Baskets • Perennials • Herbs

Annuals • Seeds & Maple Syrup

mantua - The Hero’s Rock Thank You Tour is all about bringing people together to show their appreciation to the military and their families. What better way than kids caring about kids!

Hero’s Rock made a surprise visit to Crestwood Middle School in Mantua, Ohio last Wednesday. As the teens and pre-teens were heading down to lunch, a group at a time were diverted outside, where two Old Hippies and 4 Patriotic Ponies were waiting. As we explained the Patriotic Pony program and asked for their assistance in decorating these rocking horses for children of wounded warriors, excitement ensued! They each extended a hand to be painted red or blue and laid them gently in place on the rocking horse as symbols of love and support.

Hero’s Rock also brought the completed Patriotic Pony which honored Crestwood and Kent student Spc. Adam Hamilton who was killed in action in Afghanistan nearly five years ago, 5-28-2011. Most of the students either knew, or knew of Adam through his brother Nick who attends Crestwood Middle School. Along with helping decorate a pony on Wednesday, Nick and his family have helped decorate a couple of Patriotic Ponies, included his brother’s horse.

Hero’s Rock is currently working on Phase One of the Patriotic Pony Pledge and is feverishly building 19 Patriotic Pony rocking horses to be placed in Fisher Houses (which provide free housing for families of injured soldiers) across the western side of the country. Each rocking horse is decorated red, white and blue with hand prints symbolizing this nation’s love and support of our military and their families. Each honors a fallen soldier with a laser portrait and will be delivered with a Thank You card which tells the story of each hero’s life. A reminder of this nation’s promise to never forget!

On August 31, Hero’s Rock will set out on a 7,500 mile tour, crossing 21 states to deliver these rockers and hold Thank You Rallies along the way to show our country’s appreciation for our military and their families.

When you see the realization of what we are doing in the innocent faces of children, you realize the importance of including them in the

healing process. To see the expression in their eyes was simply amazing!

Thank you all for taking part in this special project! Special thanks to Lynn Morrison and Principal Julie Schmidt for allowing Hero’s Rock to come and share the Patriotic Pony experience!

Crestwood Middle School, YOU ROCK!You can still take part in this program by becoming

a sponsor of the Hero’s Rock Thank You Tour. Email us at [email protected], phone 650-ROCKERS (762-5377) or message us on Facebook. Any donation is appreciated!

Follow Hero’s Rock on Facebook to watch the project’s progress and the journey across the country.

Hero’s Rock Visits Crestwood Middle School

The

8140 Main St.Garrettsville OH 44231

330-527-3010

Village Bookstore

Letters To The EditorDear eDitor

On behalf of the ownership and management at SkyLanes I would like to sincerely apologize for the disparaging remark Sunday night that has hurt and angered many Windham residents.

There have been many great families and people from Windham that have supported this business since its inception in 1957. In no way would we try to upset the people that support the business and the Queen of Hearts drawing.

SkyLanes has supported the Windham community, school system, clubs, and the Bomber athletic programs for many years and will continue to do so.

All we can do is apologize for the actions of one person and ask for forgiveness.

The 50/50 raffle for the May 29th drawing will be to support the Windham Fire Department.

Regretfully, Aaron King, General Manager

Visit us on-line www.weeklyvillager.com

The Friends of the Library (Garrettsville Branch, Portage County District Library) met recently in the li-brary’s meeting room (Where else?). Tentative results of the week-long book sale were adjudged quite satisfactory and other prospective fund-raising ideas were discussed. The Friends help provide materials for various programs offered by the branch, especially for children and craft-ers, and some books too, of course. There will be a Fall Basket Raffle coming in October; enter by reading books! New members are always welcome and the help that many members provide at the Book Sale is worth a lot. Join up. Come and bring your ideas and input on library activities.

*****************************************Eighth grade students at the James A. Garfield Middle

School got a look at their futures...maybe...on Friday, May 13. Yup, Friday the 13th, but it was all good.

It was Career Day, offering a glimpse of the nuts-and-bolts of quite a selection of occupations—from an interest survey conducted by Ms. Jessica Blankenship, school counselor. Local presenters told of their experi-ences in air traffic control, auto care and sales, culinary activities, cosmetology, counseling, dental care, educa-tion, electricity, engineering, finance, fire services & science, health coaching, journalism, K-9 police work (Jack, Garrettsville’s canine officer, was there, with his partner, Ptl. Whan), medicine, musical/DJ opportuni-ties, Navy careers, nursing, personal/patient care (Hattie Larlham was featured), photography, veterinary care, welding. Student got a quick look into possibilities and requirements from community members, people they could see on the street and ask questions of, parents, neighbors, experts, a full range of sources of information. Many thanks to the presenters --Nancy Reedy (Maple-wood) Cosmetology, Rachelle King (Business Owner) Cosmetology, Michael Steinberg (Business Owner) Photography, Cassandra Sheppard (Children’s Advan-tage) Counseling, Ptl. Keith Whan & Jack (Garrettsville Police Dept) K-9 Unit, MM1 Adam Miller (US Navy) Navy, Britt Palmer (Maplewood) Welding, Christopher Perme (Business Owener) Financial Planning, Mr. Re-mark (Maplewood) Culinary Arts, Megan Blankenship (Stow Kent Animal Hospital) Vet Assistant, Suzanne Paroff (Stow Kent Animal Hopsital) Veterinarian, Tim Splinter (Mercury Machine) Mechanical Engineer, Bob Heidt (Maplewood) Electric, Mrs. Andel (Maplewood) Dental, Cierra Lawson (Zone Entertainment) DJ/Enter-tainer, Julie Lowe (Hattie Larlham), Bethany Maresh (JAG Schools) Education, Duane Kinney (Cleveland Tower) AIR Traffic Control, Laurie Norton (The Weills) Nursing, Ben Coll (The Weekly Villager) Journalism, Chief Friess (Garrettsville Fire Dept) Fire, Jessica Bit-tence (Garrettsville Family Medical) Doctor, Angela Shafer- Health Coach and Sheri Johnson (Charles Auto Family) Secretary/ Receptionist -- who were there to give a more intimate, well-rounded look at some of the interests expressed by the students, which will be helpful in making choices about education and training for the future. It’s seldom easy, so every little bit helps.

*****************************************Local author, Theresa Saltsman Reed, was featured at

the Village Bookstore on Saturday, May 14, signing her latest book, But For Lightning Bugs (also her first book, A Reason to Be). Friends and well-wishers stopped in to offer congratulations and to purchase copies to be signed. They are still in stock. Stop in to browse; the Village Bookstore is always supportive of local efforts and happy to attempt to obtain your requests to satisfy special interests. Congratulations to both author and bookseller for an excellent affair.

*****************************************Last Friday, May 13, was also a busy day for a number

of James A. Garfield High School students, specifically, the ones on the girls’ and boys’ track teams. Friday was all about finals in the PTC (Portage Trail Conference), the prelims having been contested on Wednesday to set up the

Short Takes On What’s Tooken Placemedalist competitions. The G-Men acquitted themselves just fine, thank you very much(Friday the thirteenth or no), boys taking first—by two and one half points (Now there’s a nail-biter; JB will need the mani part of a mani/pedi)—and the girls took third, with a grand finish in the 3200m relay. But wait, that’s not the story.

Friday was also the Prom. Dilemma! One does not often see young ladies at the track in make-up and heels, fancy dresses and hair-do’s, but there they were...and winning too (A shout-out to Johanna Stefanek who matched her own PR in the 800 and did a leg on the 3200m relay...with great hair. Ditto for Lauren Jones who took two throwing events). They all looked good and they did well.

The guys were a match in their distractions. One young man was brushing off his tux in the parking lot; another was shining his shoes. A bunch of the contes-tants stopped in at Hiram College and other venues to have pictures taken. Focus! Focus! Dress up. Dress down. Run fast. Jump high/long. Throw hard. Dress up again. Whew!

Congratulations to everybody.

GARRETTSVILLE

8013 State St. • 330-527-4621DQ GRILL & CHILL


K&KMeat Shoppe

330-274-5322 10682 S. Main Streetin Downtown Mantua

VISA & MasterCard Accepted

Hours: Mon-Fri 8-6 • Sat 8-4 • Sun 9-2

LB.

Our Homemade

Sweet Country Griller Links

Sausage$299

“Memorial Day Savings!”

LB.

U.S.D.A. Inspected

Bone InCenter CutPork Chops

$299

Prices Good Through May 30, 2016

Grade A

Jumbo Eggs

.99DOZ.

Open Memorial Day 8-12 For Your Last Minute Needs

Grade A Fresh

Boneless & Skinless

Chicken Breast $299

LB.

Deli-Fresh

Potato Salad$199

Winters Brand

Natural Casing Wieners$899

2 LB.BAG

Introducing Our New“Large Carousel Sandwich”

Serves 15-20 • No Substitutions

$4999EA.

(Save $6.00)

• Round Italian Bread• Turkey Breast• Cooked Ham• Salami• American Cheese

• Swiss Cheese• Lettuce• Tomato• Our Sub Sauce• Potato Salad






8784 Snow Road Windham, OH 44288

M-F 8 am - 5 pm; Sat. 8 - Noon

LOOKING FOR ANY & ALL SCRAPComplete junk cars picked up call for special pricing. Sheet Steel $160/ton. Complete junk cars $170/ton. Add junk to the trunk for

extra weight (steels, applcs, etc...) #2 unprepared $160/ton. #2 prepared 2x3 $180/ton. P&S prepared 2x3 $200/ton.

Call today for Ferrous & Non-Ferrous Metal. Motor Blocks $225/ton. Aluminum rims $12 a piece. Roll off containers available.

330-326-2800C&BRecycling

PROFESSIONAL SECTION

(330) 527-4286 Hours:Mon. Tues. Thurs. & Fri. 8:30-5:30

Sat. 8:30-1:00Closed Wed. & Sun.

THE BARBER OF G’VILLE

EYES 20/20Vision & Hearing Services

• New Patients Welcome• Computer Assisted Exams• Medicare/Medicaid/Anthem Sr. Advantage Newton Falls Schools/VSP/Davis GM

330.872.1371Dr. Ron Wallie, Optometrist115 W. Broad St., Newton Falls

Our Prices Won’t Be Beat!All Hardwood, Double-Ground, & Seasoned Mulch

BBB A+ RATING • SSD SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT COLORED MULCHES & OTHERS • PICK UP OR DELIVERY

OPEN EVENINGS & SUNDAYS!

BARYAK’S 330-872-1370

$16/YARDYou Pick Up

RATTLESNAKE HILL SPORTING GOODSEVERYTHING FROM WOODS TO WATER

675 STATE ROUTE 534 NWNEWTON FALLS, OH 44444

[email protected]

330-898-8176

Imagine a world where reading books was a crime. Fireman didn’t put out fires, but burned your books AND your house if you had a secret library. Ray Bradbury, author of the classic novel and play Fahrenheit 451 (the temperature at which paper burns) details such a future. People are tuned in to their televisions and ear pieces and sleep and wake by medical means. Geauga Lyric Theater brings this “future” to life.

Although set in the future, actress Janna Klein sees comparisons to today’s societies. “The book is full of unfeeling and reckless people. Everyone is self-centered, always thrill-seeking and obsessed with their televisions. They always want to be entertained, but bore easily, and this leaves them empty. I don’t want our generation to become like this, but I can see the beginning.” Both Janna (Mildred) and Connor Brennan (Guy Montaug) found a challenge playing emotionally distant, yet feeling characters. “The most challenging part of acting in this show is convincingly switching from a mindless drone to a person who is newly awakened to the truth, “says Connor, who plays a fireman in this society.

Director Angela Miloro-Hansen has turned the stage into a background of stacked and burning books. The striking design frames a screen featuring projections which provide different backdrops for the action. A small cast acts out characters, from bored housewives, a free-spirited teenager, firemen on their mission, and a group of people determined to keep the books alive in their hearts.

Fahrenheit 451 will only be performed three times; May 20,21 at 7:30pm and May 22 at 2pm. Tickets are $6 and $8 and can be purchased online at www.geaugatheater.org or by calling the box office at 440-286-2255.

Geauga Lyric Theater is located on the beautiful Chardon square at 101 Water Street.

7th Annual Teen Drama Project Brings Classic Fahrenheit 451 to GLTG Stage

The Villager... Your Weekly Source For Community News & Events

For Over 40 Years!

stacy tuRnER | Contributing reporter

Relove Your Furnishings

ma ntua - Renee Siperke discovered her love of creating beautiful artwork by first working with preschool-aged kids. The freedom in their work helped her to unleash her love of color, which is evident in the ‘reloved’ hand-painted vintage furniture pieces she created for her own home. As she worked on her techniques, she discovered Annie Sloan Chalk Paint® to take her own projects to the next level, and shortly thereaf ter, she began selling her work.

According to Siperke, Chalk Paint® is easy to use, very low VOC, dries quickly on almost any surface, and comes in 32 vibrant colors that can be mixed in a variety of shades. “I fell in love with Chalk Paint® during a how-to class. I bought lots of paint and started my home-based business.” Initially focusing on her own pieces, she began to find a variety of wooden furniture to ‘relove’ with Chalk Paint. She began taking on custom projects for clients at her home workshop. Shortly thereafter, she jokes, “The house started getting very crowded,” so she looked for a storefront to display her work. She also became an Annie Sloan distributor or ‘stockist’ to make Chalk Paint available for sale locally and to host how-to workshops to help local DIYers to create their ideal paint finishes, color combinations, washes and waxes for their décor as well.

The storefront she shares with Noah Blue Photography on Main Street in the heart of Mantua gives her plenty of space to host technique workshops such as Painting 101; she also hosts a variety of classes, including a painting and stenciling workshop where participants decorate a rustic planked ‘Ohio’ shaped board, or bring their own small piece in to paint it in the studio. “To find out about my latest classes,” Siperke adds, “ visit Renee’s Reloved Furnishings on Facebook.” She can also be reached at [email protected] or (330) 357-8233.” If the posted class dates don’t work for you, don’t worry. Siperke can book private events for up to six or more guests for

the project of your choice, and can even custom make stencils with enough notice.

If you’re looking to update the look of your home and have solid wood pieces, she advises, “You’re not going to get the same quality if you buy new items. With Chalk Paint, you can paint an item in the morning, wax it in the afternoon, and update your look quickly.” Chalk paint is also a low-cost kitchen remodel, since kitchen cabinets work well with the Chalk Paint and wax techniques. In addition, her shop features an ever-changing collection of hand-painted pieces, vintage items, original accessories, gift items, mini project kits and other unique finds for the home.

She also sells work by local artisans, including wood and metalwork, birdhouses, kaleidoscopes and clocks. “I usually have a ‘stockpile’ of things that haven’t made it to the shop floor yet,” she explained. “These items are upcycled, artsy items you won’t find elsewhere, often made with items diverted from landfills, that can add a distinct look to your home.” Renee’s Reloved Furnishings plans to participate in Art on the Hill in July; in addition, they’ll be adding additional classes and workshops during the summer months.

Find out more online at Facebook or Pinterest; or go old school and call or stop by the shop.

WORKMAN’SWORKMAN’SCUSTOM CONCRETE AND LAWN CARE

330-389-1485330-389-1469

CONCRETEINDOOR/OUTDOOR

PATIOSDRIVEWAYS

FLOORSCOUNTERTOPS

LAWN CAREGENERAL PROPERTY

MAINTENANCE



05202016_V8_081


LAKESIDE SAND & GRAVEL

1954 • 61 Years of Service • 2015

330-274-2569

Fast Delivery • Quality MaterialsCompetitive Prices

RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL• Washed Sand & Gravel

• Road & Driveway Gravel• Limestone Products • Screened Topsoil• Fill Sand & Dirt • Landscape Boulders

3498 FROST ROAD, MANTUA • FAX 330-274-3569We Accept VISA, MasterCard, American Express & Discover!

www.lakesidesandgravel.com

GARRETTSVILLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PRESENTS THE 23RD ANNUAL COMMUNITY YARD SALE MAY 21 & 22 9 AM - 4 PM

Address Description Sale #Freedom Twp 7204 Anderson Legos, Transformers, Video games & more 1088136 Gotham Rd Antiq., Build supplies, Poultry, Landrover 9910163 Hewins Rd Daycare equip, Children items, HH & more 779275 Nichols Rd Appliances, Kitchen, Kids Items, Misc 1129293 Nichols Rd Furn., Estate, HH, Antiq. 9510152 Nichols Rd SAT ONLY - 78 Honda 750, WB Furn, Tools 768360 Slagle Rd Furn., Sewing & craft items, Partylite 476097 SR 303 Coach Purses & Wallets, Barbie, HH Items 97004 Streeter Rd Nursing Uniform, Kids clothes, etc 9710139 Hewins Rd Huge Huge 5 Family Sale 1649424 SR 88 Children’s, Toys 161

Garrettsville 8161 Center St Plants -- Baskets, Flats, Flowers & Vegies 248249 Center St 6 Family, Kids items, Lots of stuff 68310 Center St Futon, Tools, HH, Plants 908535 Center St Toys, Com Meat Grind, Guy Stuff 1038118 Clover Lane Childrens, Trampoline, Etc. 1058155 Clover Lane HH, Women’s Clothing, Misc 928210 Clover Lane Golf Clubs, Aquariums, Bikes, Kids Clothes 1738223 Clover Lane Disney Pins, Baby Items, HH, Lionel Trains 358224 Clover Lane OPEN FRI! Boys & girls clothes, toys 1198019 Crestwood Dr Jog stroller, Pack & play, Kids sizes 1-5 468043 Crestwood Dr Kids Clothes, Dishes, Much more 218075 Crestwood Dr Ikea Bed, Home Furnishing 1738439 Eagle Creek Dr Lots of good stuff 738481 Eagle Creek Dr Baby & Tod Boy Clothes up to 4T, HH 1628495 Eagle Creek Dr Oak Furn., HH, Decore, Books 1248506 Eagle Creek Dr Toys, Guy Stuff, Crafts, Misc 188021 Elm St. Pot Belly Stove, TV Cabinet, 39 yrs of misc 11010763 Forest St 2 Family, HH Items, HD Sportster 3710799 Forest St SAT ONLY - Handcrafted jewelry 9810916 Fox Den Circle Downsizing - everything priced to sell 1410599 Freedom St Open Friday! New Bunk Beds, Desk, Furn. 9610678 Freedom St Sat Only! Roof Supplies, Infant - 4T, misc 1358084 Garfield Dr Girls size 5, Scrapbooking, Toys, misc 1418127 Garfield Dr Women’s Clothes, Design Purses, HH 198127 Garfield Dr Silver Creek Garden Club Perennials 608146 Garfield Dr Home décor, Girls & Teen clothes, HH 1238166 Garfield Dr Open Friday! Multi Family Sale 1068211 Garfield Dr Kids Clothes, Toys, Games, Books 338243 Garfield Dr Tools, Clothes, HH, Battery Charger 38259 Garfield Dr Home décor, Vintage Finds, Furn. 208273 Garfield Dr Collectibles, Clothing, Tools, Misc 1158280 Garfield Dr Girls clothing size 3-5, Car Seats 1028300 Garfield Dr Snow Blower, End Tables, Lamps, HH 1368322 Garfield Dr Toys, doll house, kids clothes 78376 Garfield Dr Knick-Knacks, Microwave, Lamps, Misc 1438419 Garfield Dr Barbie Dolls in box, misc items 168451 Garfield Dr Boys Clothes 3-12 mos, HH, bar pool table 3010268 Hewins Rd ROLLER HUTT - HH,crafts, pool filter,misc 1098137 High St Electric Stove, Knemore Table Saw, Toys 1458163 High St Furn., Treadmill, HH, Kids & Adult Clothes 1398173 High St Coins, Furn. displays, Clothes, Misc 1710613 Highland Ave Furn., Baby Furn, Generator, TV’s, Misc 11710621 Highland Ave Kids toys, Mens & Womens Clothes, HH 758119 Kar A Bru Antiq., Tools, Toys, HH 2810318 Liberty St Furn., Furnishings, Mowers, Ladders 13110697 Liberty St HH & lots of misc 14410737 Liberty St Homemade Muffins & Coffee 1078098 Main St Second Style - Bargin Bins .50 Kids/$1 Adult 648140 Main St Village Bookstore Book Bonanza. Fill a bag $3! 1288155 Maple Ave Clothes, HH, Tools, Outdoor items 128196 Maple Ave Kitchen Cabs, Furn., Doors & Windows 1168206 Maple Ave Baby gear & clothes, fishing, HH 688212 Maple Ave Clothing (kids & adults), HH Items, Appl. 1138228 Maple Ave Housewares, Furn., Trash & treasures 598063 Meadow Run Open Friday!Girls clothing, Furn., Antiq. 588139 Meadow Run Husky 21K 5th Wheel, HH, Books 1678164 Meadow Run Misc Furn., Baby, Kids Items, much more 1310798 North St Childrens, Plus Size, HH, Scentsy 12910848 North St 0-24 girl/boy clothes, Toys, HH Appliances 14210851 North St Telescope, Dbl Stroller,’06 HD Ultra Classic 4811025 North St Antique Furn. & Tools, Children & HH Items 13410860 North St. #34 Pride electric power chair, $300 cash 448299 Park Ave Great Repurposed Items, Desks & More 1727912 Shawnee Trail DVD’s, Clothing, HH 133 Sky Lanes Tools, Guitar, Cookbooks & misc 31 Sky Lanes Books, HH, Fishing, Post Cards, Neat Misc 32 Sky Lanes Clothing & Misc Items 70 Sky Lanes Vint Metal Lawn chairs, dog crate, kit chairs 80

Sky Lanes Custom Hot Wheels Shelving, Slot Cars 1518106 South Park Vintage/Fashion Clothing, Multi Family 1568143 South Park Misc Clothes, Kitchen Items, Dressers 108154 South Park General merchandise, Lots of good stuff 838165 South Park Wood Swing Set, Kid’s Toys & Clothes 1328184 South Park Housewares, Kids, Scrapbooking, fitness 5710494 South St Lots of great items 17110515 South St Adult & Kids Clothes, HH, ‘86 Coleman pop-up 8710533 South St Video Games, Razor Scooter, Womens Bike 15310588 South St Sewing & Craft supplies, Tools, Misc 12510638 South St HH, Childrens, Toys, Clothes 2310707 South St Clothing, Misc 797430 SR 82 Maytag Dryer, Girls Clothes, Toddler, Toys 9110103 SR 88 Electronics, Glass, Furn. & misc 257971 State St House and Barn - 1000’s of items 387992 State St Thousands of items for sale 48015B State St Memories & Moments Travel Event 527984 Vanderslice Washer & Dryer, Dinette Set, TV Stand 16510491 Village Dr Toys, HH, Misc 118138 Water St Furn.(Tables-Barnwood),Gift Bask, Food & Drink 1598304 Water St Misc 1378186 Windham St Books, HH, Toys, Mini Fridge 1668219 Windham St Carpet Remnants, Misc 1698249 Windham St Misc 1468387 Windham St Mini Storage - multi sales 1687998 Wolff Dr Furn., 40 years of stuff 228002 Wolff Dr Baby girl, Collectibles 898011 Wolff Dr HH, Misc, New sewing material 788041 Wolff Dr Guitar Hero, Baby Stuff, Plants, Misc 1528054 Wolff Dr King Size Waterbed, Kids bikes, HH 1557890 Zupancic Dr Furn., Tools, HH, Misc 1267950 Zupancic Dr Spreader, gas leaf blower, 2 dbl kit sinks 427955 Zupancic Dr OPEN FRI! Avon, Longaberger Baskets 1187965 Zupancic Dr Misc 1607973 Zupancic Dr 26” Riding Mower, 2 Loveseats & Recliners, Drill 627977 Zupancic Dr OPEN FRI! Moving Sale 457983 Zupancic Dr 6 Family Yard/Estate Sale, Furn & more 748010 Zupancic Dr Fri & Sat only, HH items, misc 438021 Zupancic Dr Sword, Baby Items, Furn. & much more 158060 Zupancic Dr Furn. & Misc 26

Hiram / Hiram Twp 11801 Kenyon Dr Puzzles, Toys, HH & More 16310996 Limeridge Rd Pottery Barn Coffee & End Tables, Wicker 3412898 Mumford Rd China Cabinet, Barbie, Mason Jars, Misc 13811267 SR 700 Halloween - Christmas in/outdoor decorations 846587 SR 82 Much Misc 667201 SR 82 HH - Attic through Garage! + Size Clothes 1507708 SR 82 Large variety, Misc Items 7211537 SR 88 Tools, Equip., New Kit Cabinets, Much more 812206 Udall Rd HH, 620 & 720 AC & 920 Simplicity Parts 11112229 Udall Rd King Headboard,Frame & Box Spring, Pal Jack 14911151 Wheeler Rd Recliner, Crib & Mattress w/con kit, Girls Bike 29

Nelson Twp 11565 Bloom Rd Clothes, Toys, HH 14710376 Brosius Rd Tools, Power Tools, Firearm Accessories 5510446 Brosius Rd Fri & Sat. 4 Family Sale 17011186 Brosius Rd Clothing, Scrubs, HH 7111354 Brosius Rd Multi Family Moving Sale, Furn., Antiq. 8511561 Brosius Rd Furn., Housewares, Clothes & more 12011922 Brosius Rd HH, Yard 2712049 Brosius Rd Toys, Décor, High Chair & lots more! 5112355 Brosius Rd 4 Family Sale 12111156 Center St Buggy Wheels, Milk Cans, Sap Buckets, misc 4111163 Center St English Saddle, Garters, Barbies, Hot Wheels 11411168 Center St Patio Heater, Lawn Mower w/plow, Weed Eater 3611193 Center St Open Friday! Craft Supplies, DVD’s, Misc 6111318 Center St Kaytee Rab/Fer Cage, Game Chairs, Wt Bench 157

11702 Center St Antiq., Kids, Hunting & fishing, More 12210696 Hopkins Rd Clothes, Shoes, Furn., Home Goods 12711061 Hopkins Rd OPEN FRIDAY! Furn., Quilt Material, Tools 15811278 Kyle Rd Tools, Housewares, Scentsy, Misc 15411328 Kyle Rd Clothes, Unicorn Knick Knacks, Hutch & More 5311876 Mills Rd Pioneer Vintage Stereo, Furn, Clothes 5611462 Nicholson Rd HH, Furn., Toys, Kitchen Items 888714 Pierce Rd 52” Flatscreen TV, Little Tikes House & Kit., 828201 SR 305 HH, Garage, Estate Items, Collectibles 13011615 SR 88 Mechanics Tools, Mac Tool Box, misc 10011810 SR 88 Couch, End Tables, Microwave, Crockpot 9412157 SR 88 Many Vendors - Vintage Items, Furn., 4012591 SR 88 Antq. Buffet, Matching Tables & Chairs, Misc 14812702 SR 88 Multi Family, clothes, Amish Fry Pies, HH 59815 Windham-Parkman Rd Downsizing HH, ‘02 Fatboy 65

Troy Twp 14515 Hoover Rd Leaf Blower, Tools, Int Doors, Snowmobile 93

Windham / Windham Twp 9616 Bryant Rd Misc Estate Items 869128 Hickory Circle Ex. Equip, Xmas Decorations, Avon, Bikes 1049051 N. Main St Saturday Only -- Misc 399868 Silica Sand Rd Kids, Shoes, Toys, Clothes 698516 SR 303 Tools, Furn., A little bit of everything 639348 SR 82 Clothes, Glassware, Dolls, Cookbooks 19343 SR 88 Housewares, Garage items, Furn. 1408978 Stanley Rd Tools, HH, Misc 679618 Stanley Rd 59 Ford Truck, Golf cart, baby stuff, adult clothes 8110288 Stanley Rd A lot of misc 499351 W. Center St Open Friday! Moving, Furn., freezer, ebay items 548643 Werger Rd Kids Toys, HH Items, Bikes, Yard Items 28724 Werger Rd Antiq., Sewing Machines, Tools, Glass 50

Address Description Sale # Address Description Sale #

NO PARKINGEITHER SIDE

OF SR 82 OR SR 88Parking is available in

Garfield Plaza, Sky Plaza, Village Park and the municipal parking lots

in the Main Street Area.

10,000 SQ FTYARD SALE

Pixley Park Development Committee’s

9TH ANNUAL YARD SALEMEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND

FRI-SUN 9-8 • MON 9-3AT

8488 STATE ROUTE 305, NELSON TWP.(7/10 OF A MILE EAST OF SR 88)

Something for Everyone!FOOD CONCESSION STAND ON PREMISES.

COME AND BROWSE FOR BARGINS.PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE PARK

MONETARY DONATIONS CAN BE MADE AT MIDDLEFIELD BANK AT ANY TIME

TOGETHER WE CAN DO ITPIXLEYPARK.ORG

Pixley Park Development Committee, a non-profi t organization dedicated to raising funds for developing and maintaining Pixley Park in Nelson Township

GARRETTSVILLE IDOLSEMI-FINALS SHOW

MAY 22ND4 PM - YOUTH/TEENS

6 PM - ADULTS

IVA WALKER AUDITORIUM

10233 SR 88 • GARRETTSVILLE

TICKETS ONLY $3& INCLUDE PEOPLE’S CHOICE BALLOT

CALL 330-524-2646 FOR TICKETS

Second StyleMen’s, Women’s, and Children’s Clothing

Yard Sale WeekendBargin Bins Fri & Sat

8098 Main St.Garrettsville

Find us on Facebook!

Johnson Service Inc.8066 State Street

Downtown Garrettsville At � e Light(330) 527-2436 | Text (330) 766-2415

QUALITY LAWN & TRACTOR TIRESAVAILABLE AT






Some of us will marry again in retirement. How many of us will thoroughly understand the financial implications that may come with tying the knot later in life?

Many baby boomers and seniors will consider financial factors as they enter into marriage, but that consideration may be all too brief. There are significant money issues to keep in mind when marrying after 50, and they may be important enough to warrant a chat with a financial professional.

You might consider a prenuptial agreement. A prenup may not be the most romantic gesture, but it could be a very wise move from both a financial and estate planning standpoint. The greater your net worth is, the more financial sense it may make.

If you remarry in a community property state (Arizona, California, Idaho, Louisiana, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Washington, Wisconsin), all the money that you and your spouse will earn during your marriage will be considered community property. The same goes for any real property that you happen to purchase with those earnings. Additionally, these states often regard extensively comingled separate property as community property, unless property documentation or evidence exists to clarify separate origin or status.1

A prenuptial agreement makes part or all of this community property the separate property of one spouse or the other. In case of a divorce, a prenup could

pRovIdEd By chRIs pERmE | Columnist

Money Concerns for Those Remarryinghelp you protect your income, your IRA or workplace retirement plan savings, even the appreciation of your business during the length of your marriage (provided you started your business before the marriage began).1,2

A prenup and its attached documents lay everything bare. Besides a core financial statement, the support documentation includes bank statements, deeds, tax returns, and (optionally) much more. The goal is to make financial matters transparent and easy to handle should the marriage sour.1,2

If one spouse discovers that the other failed to provide full financial disclosure when a prenup was signed, it can be found invalid. (A prenup signed under duress can also be ruled invalid.) If a divorce occurs and the prenup is judged worthless, then the divorce will proceed as if the prenup never existed.2

You should know about each other’s debts. How much debt does your future spouse carry? How much do you owe? Learning about this may seem like prying, but in some states, married couples may be held jointly liable for debts. If you have a poor credit history (or have overcome one), your future spouse should know. Better to speak up now than to find out when you apply for a home loan or business loan later. In most instances, laws in the nine community property states define debts incurred during a marriage as debts shared by the married couple.1

You should review your estate planning. Affluent individuals who remarry have often done some degree of estate planning, or at least have made some beneficiary decisions. Remarriage is as much of a life event as a first marriage, and it calls for a review of those decisions and choices.

In 2009, the Supreme Court ruled that the beneficiary designation on an employer-sponsored retirement plan account overrides any wishes stated in a will. Many people do not know this. Think about what this might mean for an individual remarrying. A woman might want to leave her workplace retirement plan assets to her daughter, her will even states her wish, but the beneficiary form she signed 25 years ago names her ex-husband as the primary beneficiary. At her death,

those assets will be inherited by the man she divorced. (That will hold true even if her ex-husband waived his rights to those assets in the divorce settlement.)3

In the event of one spouse’s passing, what assets should the other spouse receive? What assets should be left to children from a previous marriage? Grandchildren? Siblings? Former spouses? Charities and causes? Some or all of these questions may need new answers. Also, your adult children may assume that your new marriage will hurt their inheritance.

Are you a homeowner planning to remarry? Your home is probably titled in the name of your family. If you add your new spouse to the title, you may be opening the door to a major estate planning issue. Joint ownership could mean that the surviving spouse will inherit the property, with the ability to pass it on to his or her children, not yours.4

One legal option is to keep the title to your home in your name while giving your new spouse occupancy rights that terminate if he or she dies, moves into an eldercare facility or divorces you. Should any of those three circumstances occur, your children remain in line to inherit the property at your death.4

Chris Perme may be reached at 330-527-

9301 or cperme@f inancialguide.com www.permefinancialgroup.com.

Christopher Perme is a registered representative of and offers securities, investment advisory and financial planning services through MML Investors Services, LLC. Member SIPC. (www.SIPC.org) Supervisory Office: 2012 West 25th Street, Suite 900 Cleveland, OH 44113. 216-621-5680. Perme Financial Group is not a subsidiary or affiliate of MML Investors Services, LLC or its affiliated companies.

Citations1 - nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/marriage-property-ownership-who-owns-what-29841.html [3/17/16]2 - blog.credit.com/2015/06/prenup-vs-postnup-which-is-better-117548/ [6/1/15]3 - tinyurl.com/j8ncltt [9/7/11] 4 - usatoday.com/story/money/columnist/brooks/2014/05/20/retire-baby-boomer-divorce-remarry-pension/9171469/ [5/20/14]

What financial factors deserve attention?

Mulch • Topsoil • Manure

Driveway Materials

Serving you for over 30 years!

330-527-4253330-569-4327

Compost • Limestone • Gravel



05202016_V10_081


Growing up we always knew summer was on its way when Aunt Ruth’s Potato Salad appeared. Aunt Ruth was Grandma Tr’ybls Granddaughter-in-law after marrying my Grandfathers brother. She would show up for the“Season”at graduations, wedding anniversaries (why did the “Greatest Generation” always get married in June?), Memorial Day Weekend, July 4th .. with her FAMOUS Potato Salad. This dish always was brought into the house in the Mother of all Tupperware containers, one large enough for a mid-sized child or elderly person in to bathe in. The salad was then transferred to a large crock bowl that had been cooled with ice water to help keep it cold during the festivities and was refilled till everyone had their share.

We enjoyed this all through the summer until we knew the end of our school vacation was near, when Aunt Ruth’s Potato Salad was replace with her Salsa Corn Salad. A combination of the summer’s crops of tomatoes and corn, Aunt Ruth’s Salsa Recipe was one of the best I have ever tasted but brought up questions. A salsa recipe from Nelson, Ohio during the late 50’s and early 60’s ? Wish I still had the opportunity to question an authentic Spanish receipt in a area of Ohio where we had not had our first pizza shop till the mid 70s and thought Mexican food was Doritos. I’m sure there’s a great story to come at the end of summer when I share her salsa receipt. A vagabond Spaniard Gypsy?, One could only hope. I’ll be doing my research.

AUNT RUTH’S POTATO SALAD

8-10 medium sized potatoes10 eggs1 pound of bacon (Slab if available) 2 cups of Miracle Whip or mayo1 cup sour cream¼ chopped dill weed½ cup of chopped onion½ cup of chopped celery1 cup of shredded sharp cheddar1 tablespoon of fresh ground pepper1 teaspoon of salt

Chop bacon into 1 inch strips; fry in a large frying pan. Boil potatoes until tender. DO NOT SKIN, Drain when cooked but do not rinse. Boil the 10 eggs the same time you start the potatoes, use cold water and cover the eggs in the pot. Once the eggs start to boil TURN OFF BURNER (Leave sitting) Put lid on and let these sit for 12 minutes.

Then pull shells off eggs, cut the eggs in half and set yokes aside, cut the whites into bit sized pieces. Place the yokes in a large mixing bowl and mix with the Miracle Whip, sour cream dill weed, salt and pepper. When the potatoes are cool, cut these into bite-sized pieces and add them to the egg yoke dressing mixture, add the chopped egg whites, cheese, celery and onion and finally the crispy fried bacon. Mix well; chill.

From Grandma Tr’ybl’s TableBaRRy vancuRa | Columnist

BY THENUMBERS

Invest • Insure • Retire

Call Chris Perme for your complimentary consultation today.

“Your retirement income specialists since 1989”Perme Financial Group

8133 Windham Street, Garrettsville, OH 44231

(330) 527-9301 / (877) 804-2689Christopher A. Perme is a registered representative of and offers securities,

investment advisory and fi nancial planning services for MML Investors Services, LLC. Member SIPC Supervisory Offi ce, 2012 West 25th Street, Suite 900

Cleveland, OH 44113. 216-621-5680. Perme Financial Group is not a subsidiary or affi liate of MML Investors Services, LLC or its affi liated companies.

1. LOTS OF MINI-BEARS - The S&P 500 bull market is in its 87th month, having gained +252% (total return). Since bottoming on 3/09/09, the stock index has experienced 13 separate market tumbles of at least 5% but less than 20%, i.e., short of the 20% decline needed to qualify as a “bear market” drop. The S&P 500 consists of 500 stocks chosen for market size, liquidity and industry group representation. It is a market value weighted index with each stock’s weight in the index proportionate to its market value (source: BTN Research). 2. WHO’S IN, WHO’S OUT - 90% of the richest 10% of American taxpayers (based upon adjusted gross income) own stocks. Only 25% of American taxpayers in the bottom 40% of income earners own stocks. Thus, when stock values rise, the richest Americans have benefi ted disproportionally when compared to lower-income Americans (source: Frank Stafford and Bing Chen, University of Michigan). 3. SKEWED LEFT - Since bottoming on 3/09/09, the S&P 500 has gained +252% (total return) through last Friday 5/13/16, a duration of 1,809 trading days. The index had achieved a gain of +101% (total return) after just 480 trading days through 2/01/11 (source: BTN Research). 4. CHANNELING HER INNER WARREN BUFFETT - Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen made headlines a year ago (on 5/06/15) when she said that “equity market valuations at this point generally are quite high” and that “there are potential dangers there.” Just over 2 weeks following Yellen’s comments, the S&P 500 achieved a record fi nish of 2131 on 5/21/15, a closing value that in the subsequent 12 months has not been surpassed (source: BTN Research). 5. ELEVEN BILLION A DAY – The US government is projecting fi scal year 2016 spending of $3.951 trillion, equal to $10.8 billion of daily outlays (source: Treasury Department). 6. WE TRY HARDER - The government took in $438.4 billion of tax receipts in April 2016, the 2nd largest monthly total ever collected in US history (source: Treasury Department). 7. CLOSE TO HOME - For every $1,000 of US exports sold to European buyers in 2015, $1,612 of US exports was sold to buyers in Canada and Mexico combined (source: Department of Commerce).

CRN201708-195303

The Villager... Your Weekly Source For Community News & Events

For Over 40 Years!

As I was spring cleaning this week I came across a gift that my husband bought me a few years ago – our first wine decanter. Since we love our dry red wines so much he figured we should enjoy them the best way possible – with the decanter. Now that we have a collection of great decanters our first decanter is still special to me. When I mentioned my find to a friend she asked what is a decanter and does it really make a difference in the wine or is it just another wine gadget?

At first I’ll admit, I was skeptical of decanters. I mean how much difference could it make in a wine just by pouring it into a glass container? Surprisingly, it makes a big difference. But before I explain the difference, let me take a few seconds here to explain was a decanter is.

The easiest way to explain a decanter is to think of it as a glass carafe that you may see orange juice in. However, a decanter usually has a wider base and a longer neck. The reason for this is the main purpose is to aerate your wine. So as you pour your bottle of red wine into the decanter, the shape of it allows for more air to get into the wine and essentially “open up” the wine.

Many restaurants will decant a red wine to allow for the aromas and flavors to be released. While some people will argue that all red wines should be decanted I’ve really only tasted a major difference in the younger wines. It is important to note that you should never decant a white wine as white wines tend to oxidize faster and therefore may make your wine white taste like vinegar.

As I mentioned, a decanter will have a wide base and a long neck. This is optimal as it allows the greatest amount of air to enter the wine. As you pour the wine, be sure to carefully pour the bottle into the decanter. If you have an older bottle of red wine, there may be sediment in the bottle and by slowly pouring the wine into the decanter you are reducing the amount of sediment that will end up in your glass.

Once the wine is poured into the decanter, let it sit for about 10 minutes. I usually swirl the wine in the decanter to allow for more air to enter the wine. Then sit back and enjoy the great aromas and flavors from the wine.

Amanda is the Co-Owner of Candlelight Winery located at 11325 Center Road, Garrettsville. For more information on the winery, please visit www.candlelightwinery.com.

Notes from the vineyardamanda conkol | Columnist

11771 State Route 44Mantua, OH 44255

330-732-5120

FOR ALL YOUR MULCHING NEEDS!OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK DURING MULCH SEASON!

• Natural• Dyed Black• Dyed Brown• Top Soil

Give us a call for pricing and delivery inquiries

M-F: 8-5pm • Sat: 9-5pmSun: 11-2pm

CALL [email protected]

CHOOSE ANY 2 OR MORE ITEMS:

$599EACH

Medium 2-Topping Pizza, Specialty Chicken, Stuffed Cheesy Breads, Oven Baked Sandwiches, 8-Piece Wings or Boneless Chicken, Pastas or Marbled Cookie Brownie

DINE IN • CARRY OUT • DELIVERY8007 STATE ST. GARRETTSVILLE

CALL NOW! 330-527-0505

Only


ZZZZzzzzzzz-zzz--zzzzzBob snores.I can hear him across a room or in my lap. He

has a sort of combination wheeze and whistle.I’m not bringing this up to clue anybody in on

my—virtually non-existent--love-life, I’m calling it to the attention of the members of Bob’s Fan Club. He has fans. One of these days he’s going to stop just sitting on my lap while I’m typing this stuff—at considerable risk of falling off his precarious perch—and he’ll take over the keyboard to give his side of every event around here. Don’t believe any stories that appear about his beating up on the NFL linebacker tomcat that keep showing up to pursue the calico mamma that’s made this place her home-away-from-home(wherever that is). Fuego, the Mister Macho Cat here, shrieks, growls and cusses whenever the big dude shows up and can be seen through the windows or doors, but NOBODY wants to go out and go for a knock-down-and-drag-out fight to the finish. I’ve tried opening the doors but do you think any one of them(Champ, the other inside guy, puts his paws over his eyes and sings, “Meow-meow-meeeow; I can’t even hear you now”. No confrontations there.) is going to go outside. Not on your tintype. These cats may be crazy but they’re not stupid...or maybe it’s the other way around. In that same vein, I’ve been telling everyone that since their ploy of leaving their cat toys around to cause me grave bodily injury has not worked out all that well—the 5th metatarsal IS healing O.K., I think; x-rays will tell the tale—their next step is to figure out how to use the phone to call out for pizza—anchovy, no doubt. If that happens, I’m toast. The stories in The Villager will shift to consumer reports on cat litter.

Speaking of which.... The price of cat litter is sort of upside-down right now, since they brought out the new, lightweight stuff. You’re paying more for less poundage, which is, actually, fine with me because hefting those plastic buckets or big cardboard boxes around—up the back steps, down the basement stairs—is a drag, both literally and figuratively. And then there’s the sheer pickiness of the feline tribe. Some of them like it dark and sandy, some of them like it light and “flingable”(Somebody is always experimenting with this; they could probably succeed at professional softball.). Somebody likes the “all-natural” wood chips or corn cobs or pine needles or whatever it is. Nobody likes the scented variety. Somebody likes it deep, somebody likes it shallow so they can make artistic swirls and piles (so to speak). Most of the time the selection of litter boxes is up to their demanding standards but sometimes there’s a solitary box in another corner that seems to have all the attraction of a ‘coaster at Cedar Point...Gotta GO there!

As soon as somebody invents an automatic litter system that really works, I’m investing.

Luckily, I’m not that woman down in Texas who is seeking a new home for her pet, which just happens to be a 1000 lb. bison named Bullet (Nice word-play). She’s posted an ad on Craigslist—alongside the porno stuff and fly-by-night business opportunities, no doubt—listing the price for the big bovine at $6,000, but with restrictions requiring that Bullet be allowed to interact with people, pretty much as he does now. No burgers. Good luck with that! The family claims that the bison is tame and housebroken. And what size litterbox would that require? Who gets to empty that one? How often? Or does he just go to the door and bellow when he wants to go out? Better make sure that he’s all settled for the night or it could be a very rude awakening at 2 a.m. when you’re thinking that one more chorus of “Home, Home on the Range” was not what you were dreaming about. Tell the buffalo to roam somewhere else.

She does say that Bullet is used to being around people but he should never be left alone inside the house or with children.... Or in a china shop?

Other animals in the news include :Thousands of tiny red crabs that have been washed

up on beaches in Orange County, California—also Laguna Beach. It’s apparently courtesy of El Nino, the weather phenomenon which has screwed us all over the past year or so—the warmth in January, the snow in May, the storms in the south and the prairie

states—the list goes on. Usually these little guys are farther south, off Baja California but El Nino currents have brought them up to plague the surfers and swimmers. Can’t even eat them, apparently, because they’ve been affected by the pollution that we keep dumping, willy-nilly, into the oceans.

Not quite so pelagic (of or relating to life in the open sea) is the story about the million or so—after a bowlful, who’s counting?—goldfish and minnows which were dumped into a lake—Tempe Town Lake, near Phoenix. The point of this transport of the shiny guys all of the way from Arkansas by truck, was that they would serve as a natural insect control by devouring midge flies’ larvae at the bottom of the lake. They’ll also probably wind up being snacks for the bigger fish already in the lake—bass and carp. Would that be not-quite cannibalism, since goldfish are just smaller versions of the rather large carp family, domesticated in China ages ago? This is a man-made lake which was drained earlier this year to replace a dam at its west end but it ‘s open now.

Picture the goldfish swimming about after being dumped, frolicking in the expanse of water, when all of a sudden they hit a concrete barrier and fracture their little fins. What do they say? Dam!

CAR OR CASH RAFFLECAR OR CASH RAFFLE

PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS ONLINE

OF FUN!12 YEARS

JUNE 24-26 • DOWNTOWN GARRETTSVILLE

Presented by The Garrettsville Area Chamber of Commerce

GRAND* PRIZE$20,000 CASHOR A 2016 CHEVY COLORADOFROM CHARLES AUTO FAMILY

* Drawing will take place at 10:00PM on June 26, 2016. Winner need not be present. Minimum 1,600 tickets to be sold for Grand Prize or winner will receive 50% of total ticket sales. Winner responsible for applicable sales tax, registration and fees. Additional proceeds from this raffl e will be used to benefi t a local non-profi t and/or Garrettsville Area Chamber of Commerce projects.

2ND PRIZE$500 CASH

3RD PRIZEGASHOUSE GRILL

GARRETTSVILLESUMMERFEST.COM/RAFFLE

TicketsOn Sale Now






Name: ____________________________________ Phone: _____________________

Address: _______________________________________________________________

AD WILL APPEAR EXACTLY AS SUBMITTED ~ PRINT CLEARLY

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

VILLAGER CLASSIFIED AD FORM

q $10 first 20 words 20c each additional word q Boxed ad $10 per column inch

Send information and payment to The Villager, 8088 Main St., Garrettsville, OH 44231Deadlines are Monday by 12 p.m.

Crossword Puzzle: May 20tH

Clues aCross 1. Groan 5. Engine additive 8. Atomic mass unit (abbr.)11. One-time emperor13. Martial art __ chi14. Extinct algae15. The leading performer16. Autonomic nervous system17. Pirate who went by “Chico”18. Encourages20. Small tactical munition21. One-time Tribe closer22. North, Central and South25. Repossession30. Conveys air to and from the lungs31. A renowned museum32. One hundred (Italian)33. Synchronizes solar and lunar time38. Calendar month (abbr.)41. They bite43. The Mets played here45. About opera47. Wings49. I (German)50. Sportscaster Brett55. Wild mango56. The woman57. Afflicted59. Look furtively60. Large integer61. Spiritual leader

62. Keeps us warm63. Type of account64. Cheek

Clues DoWn1. Helps you get there 2. Plant 3. Apron 4. Everybody has one 5. Conditions of balance 6. Fit 7. Island in Lake Michigan 8. True firs 9. Operates10. Approves food12. Tell on14. __ mater, one’s school19. Low prices23. Brazilian river24. Et-__25. Supervises interstate commerce26. Occurs naturally27. Sprinted28. Shock therapy29. Decide34. Lodging35. Singer DiFranco36. Kazakhstan river37. 1920’s woman’s hat39. Corpus __, Texas city40. Helps kids41. Tires have this42. Physical attraction44. Goddess of wisdom45. Made of wood46. The top47. Automatic data processing system48. Exchange51. Swiss river52. Prejudice53. Napolean came here54. Big guys grab these (abbr.)58. Mickey’s pet

WANTED

HELP WANTED

LOST BLUE MOON KENNEL: Modern, clean pet boarding & grooming facility. Heated/air-conditioned. Indoor/Outdoor runs. We are on premises 24 hrs a day. Veterinarian recommended. (330) 898-2208. RUFN

PETS

FOR SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE

PROSCAPE LANDSCAPE C O N T R A C T O R S : Taking new customers for 2016. Mowing, mulching, maintenance. Spring cleanups. Drainage Solutions and custom patios (330) 984-2403 5/27

VARSITY/LETTERMAN JACKETS. Two-Blank, Brand New, Never Worn, still with tags. Black wool body, Leather Raglan Sleeves & pocket trim, Windham School Colors on collar & cuff knit trim (Vegas Gold/White/Black) MUST SELL. Size Large and 2XL. $125 each. 330-212-7226.

DO YOU ENJOY WRITING? The Weekly Villager is looking for contributing reporters to cover meetings and events in the following areas: Nelson, Freedom, Windham, Burton and Middlefield in addition to other assigned events. Please submit a cover letter as well as current samples written work to Editor c/o The Weekly Villager, 8088 Main St Garrettsville, OH 44231.

COMMERCIALCOMMERCIAL OFFICE S PA C E , l o c a t e d n e a r downtown Garrettsville Plaza. Plenty of parking. Available for immediate use. Call for additional details 330-527-4321 RUFN

HOMES FOR SALEMcCumbers

BradyRealty Group LLC

(330) 527-3000

PUBLIC NOTICESpecial meeting notice for the James A Garfield Board of Education. The board will meet on Monday, May 23, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. in the Garfield Elementary Professional Development Center. This meeting is a reschedule the regular meeting for May 2016 which was originally scheduled for Thursday, May 12, 2016

WANTED TO BUY

Cash paid for old metal signs, records, comic

books, old toys, antique guns, etc.

(330) 678-0863

5/20

CHARLIE - 4 year old male cat - Tabby markings. Orange and white.Friendly. Missing 4/15/16. Last seen Wayne Road, Mantua. 330-274-3242.

GARAGE SALES

STORAGE UNITSJK STORAGE UNITS

10529 Line StreetMantua, OH

Units available. 10x20, 5x10Call for pricing

330-351-3603 ask for Jeff5/26

RENTALSFERNWOODPROPERTIES

1 Bedroom, 2 Bedroom& Furnished Effi ciencies

Starting at $340Newton Falls & Lake

Milton. Call For Details330-872-7100

THINK SPRING! E Z R e a c h P l a n t e r s available through www.zimwoodworking.com

PUBLIC NOTICEThe Crestwood Board of Education will hold a special board meeting on June 29 at 8 am at the Intermediate School, 11260 Bowen Rd., Mantua. The purpose of this meeting will be to approve fi scal year end and beginning documents.

2008 TOYOTA CAMRY LE 28,500K Clean, single owner, non-smoker, no rust. (330)527-4407 or (330) 569-8117 $10,900 5/13

DOWNSIZING SALE - Furniture, Misc. Friday, May 20 & Sat. May 21. 9 am - 2 pm5211 Wayne Rd, Mantua 44255(North past SR 82, East on Wayne Rd)

LAND FOR SALENELSON TWP. 2.8 acres. Just $18,900. 350’ frontage. Garfield schools. Possible owner fi nancing. Call 440-645-2864. 5/20

GARAGE SALE 11267 SR 700, Hiram.

Fri, May 20 - Sun, May 22Indoor/outdoor Halloween through Christmas holiday decorations. 5/20

MINI STORAGE SALE 8387 Windham St. GarrettsvilleFishing tackle, infl atable boat, fabric, lawn equipment, riding mower, antique chest, armoire, refrigerator, misc. housewares, furniture. 5/20

LOOKING FOR MORE TALENTED PEOPLE TO JOIN OUR TEAM…F/T Manual ID, Manual OD, and Manual/CNC Surface Grinding positions need fi lled. Basic math, shop skills and blue print reading required. Wages based on skills and prior shop experience. Willing to train the right person(s). TPCD 17720 Claridon Troy Rd. Burton (corner 422/700) Applications: Mon-Thurs 5:45am – 3:30 pm. DRUG FREE WORK PLACE Questions email: [email protected]

LESSONSP O R T A G E M U S I C LESSONS is opening soon for guitar, bass and more! Visit online at portagemusiclessons.com for more details! 5/27

THE VILLAGE OF HIRAM is now accepting applications for Service Depar tment Operator. This is a full time position with benefi ts including OPERS pension. Salary range is $27,000 to $45,000 per year depending on experience. Job duties include but are not limited to: excavating, utility maintenance, road maintenance, mowing, snow removal, equipment repair and maintenance, mowing, b u i l d i n g m a i n t e n a n c e . Qualified applicants should have a high school degree, valid driver’s license, and must pass a criminal back ground check, and drug screen. Please submit applications to P.O. Box 65 Hiram, Ohio 44234 or [email protected] attention James McGee. Application deadline is May 31, 2016. 5/27

PUBLIC NOTICEFreedom Township Clean-Up Days Trash Drop-Off will be held:Thursday, June 9: Noon – 8 pmFriday, June 10: Noon – 6 pmSaturday, June 11: 9 am – 3 pmLocation: Township Garage, S.R. 700 north side of the Turnpike. Reminder: Asbury Road & S.R. 700 closed South of Turnpike. Take Nichols RoadOr Limeridge Road to Streeter Road to get to North S.R. 700. B a t t e r i e s , m o t o r o i l , refrigerators and freezers will be accepted. Proof of residency requiredNo paint , garbage, yard waste, barbed wire, building materials, shingles or fencing materials will be accepted.The Portage County Solid Waste District will have a tire dumpster at the same location you are welcome to bring all your tires, except NO Tractor OR Semi Tires. A loader will be available to assist in the drop-off.For more information, call 330.527.7414 or 330-620-3555

Freedom Township Community Park Advisory

CommitteeA n y o n e i n t e r e s t e d i n volunteering to start a Park Advisory Committee to help support and improve our park for our community Please contact Trustee Jeff Derthick by Email: [email protected]

S E W I N G M A C H I N E S Repaired. 40-years experience. Pick-up and delivery. Hundreds for sale, electric & treadle. $60-$270 new. Rich (330) 527-5195. 6/24

PIANO TUNING& REPAIR

All makes & models.E. James

(330) 296-8545RUFN

SERVICES

SHARPENING & GRINDING SERVICE

Eastwood Sharp ShopKnives • Blades • Chains

Scissors and More(330) 527-7103

8060 Elm St, Garrettsville

330-274-5520

Pro-FloSeamless

Gutters, Ltd.Professional InstallationLeaf Guards • Clean-outs &

repairs • Friendly ServiceFREE Estimates

HANDYMAN SERVICES: Over 40 years in the building trades in Portage County. Very reasonable rates for seniors. 330-606-1216 or 330-297-5749 6/3

SLATE ROOF REPAIRBarns and houses.

38 years experience. (330) 424-0644

6/24

DIRECT CARE STAFF / DRIVER

Seeking adults 18 or older with HS diploma or GED to work with adults with DD. Must have a good driving record, insurance, clean background check and clean drug test. Training provided. Positions open in Aurora, Streetsboro, Garrettsville, Windham & Ravenna. Job duties include driving cl ients to work/appointments, assistance with activities of daily living and general supervision. Part time or sub to start, but may move into full time. Veterans, retirees and college students welcome. Call Beacon Support Services @ 330-527-5918. 5/27

Fun By The Numbers

Here’s How It Works: Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

This handsome boy showed up at my friend’s home. He was crying and crying and desperately wanted inside with her. She brought him indoors and from there his life will change forever.

Cyrus is a handsome cat with tiger markings and a white bib and white paws. He is neutered, vaccinated and has tested negative for leukemia/

FIV. He is currently sharing his home with 4 other cats and enjoys their company. To meet Cyrus, please contact Kathy Deptola Animal Rescue 440-862-0610 [email protected]

Cyrus



05202016_V12_081

Documents

Weekly Villager May 20, 2016