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Nice 3 BR/2 Full Bath Ranch. Feels like new! Newer fl oors, paint, kitchen cupboards,sinks, doors, light fi xtures and more! Makelife easy and comfortable. $74,900Kit Semplak 330-842-2822

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Nice Home 5BR. Screened Wrap around Porch; 11 Stall Barn is 1920 SF w/Loft; Workshp w/2nd fl r. no elect; Buyer pays for septic updates. $195,500Crist Miller 330-907-140

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Spacious 4BR home situated on 5 AC. Home partially remodled 2007; Original Slate Roof. 24X24 Workshop, Horse Barn, Pasture and nice yard! Orwell. $145,000Crist Miller 330-907-1401

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New price! 4BR/2.5BA Colonial overlooking Wrenwood Lake.Updates Inc: Newer Roof, Furnace ,C/A;Well 2011. Covered Patio & paved Drive. Peaceful area! $219,500Dolores McCumbers 330-322-2801

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Freedom Adopt-a-Thon at Portage APL!Ravenna – In celebration of Independence Day

holiday, Portage APL is holding an adoption event on July 8-9, 2016. Adoption fees are reduced by 50%! Also, there will be a bake sale, raffle baskets, all APL apparel will be on sale and every adopter gets a gift bag. On Saturday the 9th there will also be a hot dog cookout. A hot dog, chips and a pop will be $2.

“We have so many wonderful animals just waiting for their independence.” says Chalan Lowry, Executive Director. “Our animals come in with varying backgrounds and stories, but once they are here, they are APL family and we love them unconditionally. We want them to find the best possible life. We’d love to have people come and enjoy the sales, meet animals and volunteers, visit our shelter and maybe find a new member of their family.”

All dogs and cats adopted are up to date on vaccines, spayed or neutered, checked for appropriate disease and given flea and worm preventative. Many are also micro-chipped and have an additional medical history. Regular adoption fees are $65 for cats and $125 for dogs. The discount makes the fees $32 for cats and $62 for dogs.

The Portage APL is a private, nonprofit organization and relies on the generosity and kindness of individuals and businesses to make our community a safer place for thousands of animals who have no voice. Please give a needy animal a loving place to call home! For more information, please call the Portage Animal Protective League at 330.296.4022 or follow us on Facebook to see daily news and stories.

Historic Hartville Hosts Family FunHaRtville - When most people think of Hartville,

they picture the 15-acre Hartville Marketplace shopping complex, Hartville Kitchen or Hartville Hardware. And if that’s all you’ve seen of the small town nestled between Akron and Canton, then you’re in for a real treat. This summer, make time to experience Hartville’s historic downtown area during their monthly ‘Second Saturdays’ events and find out what you’ve been missing. Located at State Route 43 near State Route 619, historic downtown Hartville hosts a monthly block party from 10 am until 3 pm on the second Saturday of each month. Dubbed ‘Second Saturdays,’ each event holds a different theme.

On July 9th, the downtown area will turn into a giant play space as kids and adults are urged to ‘Get Out & Play.’ Families can compete at oversized games including Pictionary, Checkers, Connect Four, and Kerplunk. You’ll have the chance to explore the downtown area at length as you search for scavenger hunt objects. Children can explore the many craft stations, bubbles, and water games; don’t forget to vote for your favorite performer in

the Youth Music Showcase, where performers aged 12-22 years old will be performing in a variety of musical genres. Food and snacks will be available from local shops including PizzaBOGO, Hartville Chocolate Factory, Peace, and Love and Little Donuts. Special food trucks and booths will be on hand, as well. Proceeds from the Youth Music Showcase event benefit downtown events and improvements.

On Saturday August 13th, the downtown area will celebrate makers during that month’s ‘Craft Around the Block’ event. While on a regular day, downtown shops feature the works of over 100 artists, during this Second Saturday street festival, they’ll host a maker market of over 50 more artists, crafters, and upcyclers. But this isn’t your typical craft show. At this event, you’ll interact with artists, create, and get messy as downtown shops host make-and-take projects and demos, including metal-smithing, jewelry-making, painting techniques, play dough sculpting, and kids’ crafts. You’ll have the opportunity to let your creative side loose as you help paint this year’s community art project, too.

On September 10th, come celebrate an extra special Old Fashioned Day as Hartville celebrates Lake Township’s Bicentennial. That Saturday, you and your family can explore the living history demonstrations scattered throughout downtown. You’ll also find a variety of vendors selling vintage and upcycled items; wagon rides, a concert by The Twang Cats, and more. Bring a pie and enter the contest sponsored by the Frontier Restaurant, or enjoy some barbequed chicken courtesy of the Hartville Lions Club.

Admission is free for Second Saturdays events; event parking is available within two blocks in lots surrounding downtown. For more information, visit discoverhartville.com.

And the winners are…Everyone who attended last weekend’s Chicken

Dinner Festival went home a winner (or at least with the satisfaction of having a delicious meal.) However, there are some who went home with a little bit more. Congratulations to all the following winners:

$1,000 cash First Prize Mary Ann Moneypenny $200 cash Second Prize Dolores Minisall $100 cash Third Prize Mary Dybec$100 cash Fourth Prize Jack Fiorille $100 cash Fifth Prize Amy Weidele Side of Beef or $500 Tiffany Rado Flat Screen TV Jenelyn BarcikoskiGas Grill Rachael CvelbarShopping Bonanza Pkg Debbie WilliamsDining Out Package #1 Dolores MinisallDining Out Package #2 Ken RileyFamily Fun Package Marilyn WasilQuilt Jacqueline KableRocker Carolyn HowellWine and More Basket Marilyn TrzeciakKids Crafts Joan DumanBaby Boy Basket Donna ChinnBaby Girl Basket Marian StrycznyAfghan #1 Marilyn TrzeciakAfghan #2 Bill VoytkoAfghan #3 Marilyn TrzeciakBaby Afghan #1 Heather MazeyBaby Afghan #2 Kathryn TrzeciakBaby Blanket Bill VoytkoKitchen Basket Thor Zednik

Even if you did not win anything at the festival, we sure hope you had a great time.

If so, then we all went home winners

St. Ambrose Announces Festival Winners

The 12th Annual Garrettsville Lions Club Punt, Pass & Kick Contest was held on June 25, 2016 during Summerfest. Run by Lions Club President: Brian Gorby

The winners were:3 Year Old Male Division: Jesse Hatfield4 Year Old Male Division: Gage Barnard5 Year Old Female Division: Alyssa Hatfield 7 Year Old Male Division: Gavin Barnard9 Year Old Female Division: Moriah Hatfield9 Year Old Male Division: Max Paul10 Year Old Male Division: (tie) Eric Geddes, Mateo DiSanza, Tommy Sheller10 Year Old Male Division: Elijah Hatfield (most accurate)11 Year Old Male Division: Josh Ripley12 Year Old Male Division: Scottie Hatfield 13 Year Old Male Division: Nate Ripley14 Year Old Male Division: Joe Golgosky15 Year Old Male Division: Chad Angermeier

Special thanks to volunteer Cristine Gorby for helping

out at the event and to the Garrettsville-Freedom-Nelson Joint Fire District (Chief Friess) and the Garrettsville Lions Club.

12 Annual Lions Club Punt, Pass & Kick Contest Winners

(Photo by Cristine Gorby)

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11th Annual J.A. Garfield Reunion

Reserve Your Spot!The 11th annual James A. Garfield Alumni Reunion will be held at the James A. Garfield Elementary School on September 17, 2016. A buffet dinner will be provided by Guido’s Catering of Ravenna. Following dinner, alumni representing the classes of 1946, 1956, 1966, 1976, 1986, 1996 and 2006 will be recognized. Anyone who attended Freedom, Garrettsville, Nelson and James A. Garfield schools is welcome to attend. Your reservation can be mailed to: James A. Garfield Alumni Banquet, P. O. Box 93, Garrettsville, OH 44231. The cost is $18 per person. PLEASE INCLUDE THE NAME AND YEAR OF THE ALUMNI ATTENDING AND NAME(S) OF ANY GUESTS. You may contact Helen Louise Bouts at 330-309-2734 for further information.

2016 BALLOON A-FAIR “Soaring to New Heights” SEEKS PARADE ENTRIES

Register Today!Parade applications are

available for the Ravenna Balloon A-Fair Grand Parade. Entries should focus on this year’s theme “Soaring to New Heights” Parade line up begins at 7:00 am and the parade step off at 9:00 AM Saturday, September 17, in beautiful downtown Ravenna. All units must have a 2016 parade application on file. The All American Judges will be judging the parade. Parade entries are encouraged to stay for the opening ceremony when the parade winners will be announced. For more information and deadline, call the BAF Hotline (330) 296-FAIR. We sure to visit BAF website at ravennaballoonafair.com.

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.

Community Center Open!Tuesdays

Whether or not you are a

resident of Mantua Township, you are invited to attend the Community Center which meets every Tuesday in the historic Mantua Center School, just north of SR 82 on Mantua Center Road. It’s free, and the cafeteria wing, where we meet is fully accessible. Free coffee and tea are ready soon after nine and renewed as needed. Painting group gathers at 9:30. A jigsaw puzzle is always available, as are sewing projects and folks willing to chat. If you are part of a group looking for meeting space, check us out. We’d love to have a group of card players, board game enthusiasts, or a civic or charitable group expanding our attendance. Or now that school’s out, how about some parentally supervised kids making use of space indoors or out? Potluck lunch is at noon; bring a dish for the buffet. (Tableware provided.) We usually close about two, but could stay open later if there were demand.

Families Anonymous Meeting

MondaysFamilies Anonymous meetings for families dealing with drug addicted members meet every Monday from 7-8 p.m. at Coleman Behavioral Services Sue Hetrick Building, 3922 Lovers Lane / Loomis Parkway in Ravenna. For more information call Heather 330-569-4367 or Peggy 330-760-7670.

Free Water Well Monitoring4th Monday of Month

Free well water monitoring will be conducted on the 4th Monday of the month at the Hiram Christian Church at the corner of SR 82 & 700 in Hiram.

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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!

Lion’s Steak & Sausage Trailer

July 8 & 9The Windham Lions Club will be hosting their monthly steak and sausage trailer at the old Windham Sparkle parking lot on Friday, July 8 from 10 am to 7 pm and Saturday, July 9 from 10 am - 2 pm.

Dance & 50/50 DrawingJuly 9

S u m m e r 2 0 1 6 Y M C A Fundraiser Dance and 50/50 Drawing, at the Garrettsville YMCA Gymnasium (formerly Garrettsville Intermediate School), 8233 Park Ave, Saturday, July 9th, 7-11pm.Please bring your friends and join JimBob - DJ Extraordinaire, Karaoke & Lighting Specialist for over 30 years, along with a host of dedicated YMCA employees, lovely line-dance instructors, our wonderful certified exercise professionals, and selfless volunteers, for a rockin’ great time! Rock ‘n’ Roll, Swing, Line Dance, Karaoke, all your favorite music! Light refreshments will be available for purchase. A $5 donation at the door is greatly appreciated.Please come - help support Garrettsville YMCA

Kinsman Is For Sale!July 9

Rotary Chicken BBQ is at the town park, just off of Rte 5. South of town, 8000 Burnett East Rd. (behind Ohio Edison). 11 am to 3 pm Eat in or take out. Town-wide yard sales from 9 am to 5 pm. Free maps are available at Market Square - on the square (Rtes 5&7). Amish bake sale on the square. Many businesses will have sales. Kinsman, OH is located on Rte 5,7 & 87. For info: [email protected] or call 330-876-3178(10am to 6pm).

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Christian ConcertJuly 10

Christian Concert to be held at Faith Evangelical Free Church. 10585 WindhamParkman Rd., Garrettsville, OH on July 10 @ 11am. The concert is free andfeatures Mark & Cindy Maynard presenting the Gospel by means of light Southern Gospel music.

Wilderness LeadershipJuly 10-16

High schoolers will develop leadership skills, connect with nature, and work to achieve individual and group goals at Hiram College’s Northwoods Field Station in the remote wilderness of Michigan. Visit www.hiram.edu/summerath i ram for registration or contact Matt Sorrick at 330.569.6003 or [email protected] for more information.

Vacation Bible School July 11 - 15

Catch the Wave of God’s Amazing Love at Surf Shack VBS 2016! Held July 11 - 15 from 5:45 - 8:30 p.m. Children ages 3 - 14 are welcome to join us for music, Bible lessons, crafts, snacks & recreation. Maplewood Christian Church, 7300 S.R. 88, Ravenna. Please register at www.maplewoodcc.org. Call 330-297-6424 for more information.

SBDC Rep To Speak At Library

July 12A representative from The Ohio Small Business Development Center will be at the Garrettsville Library on July 12th at 5:30 pm to share information about the services the SBDC offers.

SBDC services are free to businesses with fewer than 500 employees that generate less than $10 million in revenue. Certified business advisers can assist with all aspects of business including accounting and book keeping, financing and loans, human resources, legal issues, manufacturing, marketing, technology, taxes. They work with businesses in all stages from start up to established businesses.

Freedom Township Historical Society Meeting

July 12The monthly meeting of the Freedom Township Historical Society will be July 12 at 7 PM at the Freedom Community Center (former Methodist Church) on Rt 700. Residents and non-residents interested in sharing their stories of living/growing up in Freedom are encouraged to attend, share their memories & bring pictures. The Community Center is fully handicapped accessible. If you need a ride or for more information, call Judy Thornton – 330-527-7669.

Middlefield Chamber Open House

July 12Tuesday, July 12 from Noon to 1:30 pm, Open House at the Middlefield Chamber of Commerce Office, 16014 E. High Street, Middlefield, on the Lawn. Free light refreshments. Stop in an meet the members and find out about our planned events, and why you should become a member of the Middlefield Chamber. The Open house is set for outside and will be cancelled if RAIN. Get information on what the Chamber Members support, ex: Relay Across America, The Kelly Miller Circus, Annual Golf Outing, Trunk Sale, The Cardinaires. RSVP if you can [email protected].

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a fundraiser for the Portage County APL through July 15th.You can help by donating unopened pet food, treats, bedding, toys, cat litter, cleaning products, etc. You can also purchase a can or bag of food at one of our clinics to save you a trip to the store.You can drop your donated items off at any of our locations.Aurora Veterinary Clinic, Mantua Veterinary Clinic, Streetsboro Veterinary Center, or the Aurora Kennel

Hiram Community “Garage” Sale

Reserve space by July 15The Hiram Recreation & Park Board is seeking vendors with household goods to sell at our Community “Garage” Sale on July 23. Proceeds from the rental of 10’x10’ space will benefit the Hiram Village Parks. When: July 23 - 9am -4pm. Where: on the lawn in from of the Hiram Village Municipal Hall at 11617 Garfield Rd, Hiram. Price for 10’x10’ space is $15. Please reserve your space by July 15. Email Chris at [email protected] with name, address, contact phone. If you wish to set up at your Village home, we’ll provide a kit to advertise and a map of all residential garage sales for $10. The Park Board is also accepting donations to sell at the Community Sale.This event is held along with Hiram Police’s Food Drive and Pet Adoption – so come out and make a day of it!

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.

Flea MarketJuly 16 & 17

Come to the second annual Mantua Center Flea Market and sale July 16 and 17 at the Mantua Center School building. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine, indoors and outdoors. Food, refreshments, hot and cold drinks. Shop for treasures or sell your own. Call 330-281-9331 to rent a space.

Red Devils Soccer CampJuly 16 - 17

The coaches and players of Crestwood High School are hosting a Red Devils Academy Summer Camp at the Bowen Road Soccer Complex. A Little Devils Camp (beginner) for boys entering K - 3rd grade will be at 9:30 - 11:30 with a cost of $50. Select Camp (advanced) for boys entering 2nd through 8th grades this fall will be from 9 - 12 with a cost of $75. Each player will receive a free shirt, with daily awards and competitive games. For more info, please contact Coach Sam Roubic at [email protected].

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Mantua - Be a part of this year’s 5K Run/Walk or 1M Fun Walk at St. Joseph’s Annual Ox Roast Fair!!! Race will take place on Saturday, July 16th. Registration is at 7:00 a.m. in front of the church and the race begins at 8:00 a.m. Out & back course begins at St. Joe’s, heads down St. Joseph Blvd. to Pioneer Trail, onto Bowen Rd. to St. Rt. 82 & back to the church (Fun Walk takes place on church grounds).

Awards will be given to the top 3 overall and the top 3 in the following age groups: 11 & under, 12-15, 16-19, 20-29,30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and over.

Features include water stops, timers, t-shirts (first 150 registrations), and refreshments. Pre-registration fee is $16.00 by July 13, 2016. Race day registration is $20.00. Registration forms are available in the church narthex, by clicking on the link on the parish’s Ox Roast web page (http://stjosephmantua.com/ox-fun-rides-games-events-music), or on the website of race coordinator, HMA Promotions (www.zapevent.com).

Race coordinators are seeking support for this race from various businesses and groups throughout the area. What a wonderful opportunity to have your name or business seen by 100’s of participants and fair-goers. For a donation form, please visit the link above, contact race coordinators, Brian & Jenn Hirsch, or stop by St. Joseph’s Parish Office.

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WindHaM - The village of Windham is working with PARTA to allow for more and affordable transportation. Since the village no longer has a grocery store, fresh fruits and vegetables are not available in town.

”Our biggest concern is not having enough fresh fruits and vegetables for the children and those who can’t get out of town,” said Windham Mayor Debbie Blewitt. “We are trying to find an affordable way for families to get groceries and necessities until we have the means to provide for them.”

“PARTA is working on their whole system right now and working on updating their transit development plan. The first step is to look at the ridership, see what we’re doing well and what needs to be fixed.” said PARTA Planner, Clayton Popik. “ Then we will go to public hearings, get rider feedback and see what else can be done.”

The village is planning to hold a training class from PARTA that will teach residents how to ride, read maps, and when and how to be prepare for the bus. PARTA’s training manager Anna Roosa would also do a ride along with anyone who needs help finding bus stops, knowing where to get on and off and how to transfer bus routes. “At the end of each training session passes may be awarded so participants can try the services at no cost to them,” Said Popik

PARTA already offers fixed routes in the Windham/Garrettsville area and door-to-door pick up service is available Mondays and Wednesdays. PARTA suggest using a mixture of door-to-door and fixed route services for longer trips out of the village.

PARTA charges one dollar per ride and two dollars for an all day pass. For every adult who pays two children under 48 inches ride for free. Youth passes are also available for kids not under the specified height. All of PARTA’s maps, passes and services can be found at PARTAonline.org.

Mayor Blewitt is working with the board of trustees to bring a new store or even a co-op to Windham.

A Co-Op would allow the village to work together under one roof to provide fresh food for the families in the village. The co-op directly benefits the members involved. Members of the Co-Op would pay rent to sell their goods. “By joining forces Windham village would gain access to products, services and markets not otherwise available to them.

“We want community members to be able to shop and get what they need. The affordability of the PARTA bus is why we chose to work to work with them,” said Blewitt.

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Pasta Dinner to Raise Funds for COTA in Honor of Little Child

neWton Falls – A Pasta Dinner, will be held for COTA in honor of Jasmine Terry, a 4 year old child who needs a liver transplant. The event is planned for Sat-urday, July 9, at Newton Falls United Methodist Church from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Four-year-old Jasmine is listed for a Liver transplant at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, in Pennsylvania. Funds are being raised to assist with transplant-related expenses.

The cost of the dinner will be $10 for adults and $7 for children under the age of 10. The dinner will feature a Chinese Raffle and bake sale.

“The family and friends of Jasmine want to encourage everyone in the community to attend our upcoming din-ner in an effort to help give Jasmine an increased quality of life,” said Event Chair Jennifer Clonch. “100% of the profits from the Pasta Dinner will assist with transplant-related expenses.”

Jasmine was diagnosed with Ornithine Transcarba-malyse Amalyse Deficiency. The Terry family needs an estimated $50,000 to pay transplant-related expenses. For more information about the Pasta Dinner, or other fundraising and volunteer opportunities, please contact Jennifer Clonch at 330.442.3218 or [email protected].

Jasmine’s family has asked for assistance from the Children’s Organ Transplant Association (COTA), a national charity based in Bloomington, Indiana. COTA is dedicated to organizing and guiding communities in raising funds for transplant-related expenses. COTA’s services are completely free of charge, and 100% of funds generated by COTA community fundraising campaigns are available for transplant-related expenses.

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The Garrettsville Curtains up Theatre will perform “Footloose”, July 15, 16, 22 and 23 at 7pm and on July 17, 2016 at 2pm in the James A. Garfield’s Middle School’s, Iva Walker Auditorium. Tickets are available at the door: $10.00 for Adults and $7.00 for children under 12 and seniors over 65. There is a group discount for groups over 15, $5.00 per person.

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Directed by Justin Steck, Musical Direction by Joel Logan and Choreography by Morgan Lippert. Stage adaptation by Dean Pitchford and Walter Bobbie. Based on the original screenplay by Dean Pitchford.Music by Tom Snow, Lyrics by Dean Pitchford. Additional music by Eric Carmen, Sammy Hagar, Kenny Loggins and Jim Steinman.

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HiRaM - At the last Village Council meeting, Chris Szell from the Park Board shared that his group would be co-hosting an event in conjunction with the Village Police Department. At this event, the Hiram Police will be hosting their annual ‘Fill-a-Police-Car’ food drive and pet adoption event on July 23rd from 9 am until 2 pm on the lawn at the Municipal Center. Help your friends and neighbors collect non-perishable food items for the 4Cs Food Cupboard and the ‘Fill a Cruiser’ or bring dog or cat food for the People Care Pet Pantry, which supports the pets of families in need. And as in previous years, the event will have a multitude of animal rescue organizations with dogs and cats available for adoption and K9 demonstrations.

This year’s event will be even bigger, however, since the Village Parks and Recreation board will be hosting a community yard sale to help raise funds for community parks. Residents can donate items for the sale, or contact the Park Board to rent a table at the event or to set up a sale at a village residence. If interested, act quickly, since space must be reserved by July 15th. Call Chris at (330) 357-7634 or email [email protected] for more information.

In his report, Police Chief Ed Samec shared that the department was awarded a Step Outside grant from the ODNR to support the Department’s Cops and Kids Fishing Day, which will be held on August 13th at Camp Asbury. The chief also reported that the new cruiser, which replaces the one taken out of service earlier this year, is now in service. The new cruiser is added to the department’s fleet of a 2015 and 2016 Ford Explorer and a 2010 Ford Crown Vic sedan. Lastly, Chief Samec shared that Brian Gregory was promoted to full time Sergeant. Due to a medical issue, Sergeant Gregory will serve as acting Chief until such time that Samec can return to the post. Chief Samec’s last day in the office will be Tuesday, July 5th.

In his Fire report, Chief Bill Byers reported that preventative maintenance is in progress. He noted that the proposed contract for dispatching services is currently on hold as they wait for revisions to the agreement. He noted that Squad Two is out of service due to issues with the vehicles front end. The vehicle is currently being repaired, and he’ll inform council when Squad Two is back in service.

Next, Village Administrator James McGee shared that the village has been awarded a 2017 Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) grant for improvements

and repairs to the water line loop and repair sewer lines, at a cost of $96,000. The village’s share of the project is $48,000. A second OPWC grant, if awarded, will pay for a road project that includes Bancroft, Dean and Brown Streets. The grant has a value of $80,000 total, which includes $30,000 in matching funds from the village. Lastly, Mr. McGee shared findings on the village’s lost water issue. Based on monthly reports from April of this year, Mr. McGee worked with engineers from CT Consulting to determine that due to the 7% water loss the village is experiencing, which is well under the 15% threshold, they do not recommend spending additional funds to investigate the areas of potential loss. While Mr. McGee intends to review that number monthly, he noted that the current grant work includes an additional water meter, which will provide additional monitoring potential of water loss within the village’s water system.

The next Village Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 12th at 7 pm, and residents are encouraged to attend.

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HiRaM - Last fall, Hiram Police Chief Ed Samec became ill, and learned he had developed a streptococcus infection in his arm. When symptoms of the infection subsided, but he continued to have shortness of breath and trouble breathing, Samec eventually learned that the bacterial infection had traveled through his bloodstream, paralyzing the left side of his diaphragm, causing the symptoms he’d been experiencing. Eventually, he met with Dr. Raymond Onders at the UH Case Medical Center, who performed a surgery in December to implant Samec with a diaphragm pacer unit, an electronic system used to stimulate the paralyzed nerves of his diaphragm muscles. Dr. Onders implanted the same device in ‘Superman’ actor Christopher Reeve.

At that time, Samec learned he would wear the device for 12 - 18 months to try and ‘restart’ the nerves. Now that six months have passed with no change in his condition, Chief Samec decided, along with Hiram Mayor Lou Bertrand and Village Council, to be placed on medical disability retirement, reporting for duty for his final day of work on Tuesday, July 5th.

It was one of the outcomes Samec began preparing himself for the day after his surgery, when he started planning for the future of his beloved department. He knew he had to prepare himself for the possibility, “What if this takes me down, and NOT the bad guys,” Samec shared. When the preliminary contingency plan became a reality, Samec knew he could count on Sergeant Brian Gregory to serve his department and the Hiram community. “From my first days at the department, I appreciated Sergeant Gregory’s leadership skills and capabilities, and have seen him work tirelessly for the best interests of the community.”

Gregory, who’s been with the Hiram Police Department for six years, stated, “I’ve waited a long time to work under someone like Chief Samec.” From his first meeting Samec shared, “We’re a team, and we’re going to climb this hill together. When we’re through I won’t be standing in front of you, we’ll be standing side by side at the top.”

Gregory credits Samec with making major advances in Samec’s four years as Police Chief in Hiram. Samec has improved vehicle safety by providing in-car cameras, and updated radar and speed equipment. Under his tutelage, officers have had valuable training opportunities and updated personal safety equipment like tasers and body armor, thanks to Samec’s tireless pursuit of grants to fund

these important tools. “He’s worked tirelessly to make us better officers, which translates to a higher level of safety for the community, as well,” Gregory marveled.

In just last year alone, the prescription drug drop box program has kept over 140 pounds of prescription drugs out of the landfill and from contaminating local ground water. And the department is on pace to surpass that number this year. Residents appreciate the many community events Chief Samec has brought to Hiram, as well. From the ‘Hot Rod Car Show’ to the ‘Cops and Kids Fishing Day’ and bike safety events for kids, Samec has helped bridge gaps between police, residents, and the college community, as well.

“People come from Portage, Geauga and Trumbull counties to support our Pancake Breakfast each spring,” Samec beamed. “And while I know they like the pancakes, the fact that the funds we raise at our event are used to support our annual ‘Shop with a Cop’ program is what keeps them coming back. Last year, we made over $1,000 for the program, which brings Christmas to local disadvantaged kids and their families,” he added “I know he’ll be nearby, tutoring me along to help ensure these events continue,” Gregory acknowledged. “These community programs are like his babies.”

“I’m comfortable knowing that the department will be taken care of,” admitted Chief Samec. “My officers have been so supportive,” he added. “All our concern is for your health,” Sergeant Gregory acknowledged. The next six to twelve months are telling; if Samec has recovered sufficiently, he can return to service. “If not,” Samec added, “I’m confident that Brian is more than capable of filling the role.”

“When I returned to Hiram, where I began my career, I’ve been given the opportunity to live my dream,” Samec acknowledged. “I wake up each day excited to go to work, knowing what I do each day helps make the community better. I’m grateful to my wife for understanding my passion for this community, even when work calls come in at 3 am,” he joked.

“If I’m unable to return to duty, Samec remarked, “I want to thank the Hiram community and officials for believing in me, and for their support and trust. I’m grateful and appreciative to them for their kindness and support. “But either way,” Samec shared, in his characteristically optimistic manner, “It’s been a hell of a run, working with Team Hiram, the group of talented police officers, officials, and residents I consider one big family.”

Health Issues Force Police Chief Samec Into RetirementStacy turner | Contributing reporter

Garfield Schools Remain Excellent Value

GaRRettsville - Numbers released recently from the State of Ohio on school spending continue to reinforce the tremendous educational value at the James A. Garfield Schools. With a total expenditure of only $8,685 per student, Garfield is the second lowest in the area (Portage, Summit, Geauga, and Cuyahoga Counties). Only Field ($8,514) and Wadsworth ($8,613) have lower expenditures than Garfield. These numbers demonstrate how Garfield is able to stretch every dollar in order to operate within its means.

Some may assume that a lower expenditure means fewer programs for kids, but that is simply not the case. Last year, Garfield’s class of 2016 graduated with over 235 college credits due to the expansive number of dual-credit and Advanced Placement offerings students have access to on our campus. Our students are prepared for college when they graduate. Over the past two years, our seniors have garnered over $1 Million in scholarships.

Garfield students also have access to a 21st century learning environment. All students are issued their own laptop in grades 7-12 and every teacher in grades K-12 is issued a laptop as well. Over 90% of our classrooms have interactive whiteboards, and the elementary students have access to laptop carts and access to a cutting-edge technology curriculum that will be rolled out for the first time this fall.

Beyond all of these accomplishments and resources, there are the things our community sees on a daily basis. Our students are successful competitors in athletics. They excel in our art program and bring home awards in marching and concert band. They have their choice of two foreign languages and have access to numerous clubs. Finally, each year they travel the country with trips to Camp Fitch, Washington D.C. and Niagara Falls.

As you can see, the Garfield Schools remain a tremendous value for our kids and community. The district stretches every dollar to create the best learning opportunities for kids. These efforts have built a great deal of trust between the schools and community, which has resulted in an unwavering support of the school district, its teachers, administrators, staff and board of education. For all of these reasons, Garfield remains the very best place to live, work and learn!

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Your significant other may retire later than you do. Sometimes that reality reflects an age difference, other times one person wants to keep working for income or health coverage reasons. If you retire years before your spouse or partner does, you may want to consider how your lifestyle might change as well as your household finances.

How will retiring affect your identity? If you are one of those people who derives a great deal of pride and sense of self from your profession, leaving that career for life around the house may feel odd. Who are you now? Who will you become next? Can you retire and still be who you were? Hopefully, your spouse recognizes that you may have to entertain these questions. They may prompt some soul-searching, even enough to affect a relationship.

How much down time do you want? That is worth discussing with your spouse or partner. If you absolutely hate your job, you may want weeks, months, or years of relaxation after leaving it. You can figure out what to do next in good time. Alternately, you may see every day of retirement as a day for achievement; a day to get something done or connect with someone new. Your significant other should know whether you prefer an active, ambitious retirement or a more relaxed one.

How will household chores or caregiving be handled? Picture your loved one arising at 6:30am on a January morning, bundling up, heading for work and navigating inclement weather, all as you sleep in. Your spouse or partner may grow a bit envious of your retirement freedom. One way to offset that envy is to assume more of the everyday chores around the house.

For many baby boomers, caregiving is also a daily event. When one spouse or partner retires, that can rebalance the caregiving “equation.” One or more individuals have to provide 100% of the eldercare needed, and retirement can make shared percentages more equitable or allow a greater role for a son or daughter in that caregiving. Some people even retire to become a caregiver to Mom or Dad.

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You Retire, But Your Spouse Still WorksDo you have kids living at home? Adult children?

Right now, in this country, every fifth young adult is living with his or her parents. With so many new college graduates having to accept part-time or low-paying service industry jobs, and with education loan debt averaging roughly $30,000 per indebted graduate, this situation will persist for years and, perhaps, even become a new normal.1

You and your loved ones may find yourselves on different timetables. Maybe your spouse or partner works from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in a high-stress job. Maybe your children attend school on roughly the same schedule. How do they get to and from those places? Probably through a rush-hour commute, either in a car or amid the crowds lined up for mass transit. If you have abandoned the daily grind, you may have an enthusiasm and a chattiness in the evening that they lack. Maybe they just want to unwind at 6:30pm, but you might be anxious to reconnect with them after a day alone at home.

Talk about retirement before you retire. What should your daily life look like? What are the most important things you want out of the retirement experience? How do your answers to those questions align or contrast with the answers of your best friend? As you retire, make sure that your spouse or partner knows your point of view, and be sure to respect his or hers in the bargain.

Chris Perme may be reached at 330-527-9301 or [email protected] 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.

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The first Shaker Woods Outdoor Expo show is slated for July 16 & 17, 2016 on the Shaker Woods Festival grounds in Columbiana, Ohio. This show is sure to be a hit with hunters, campers, hikers, fishermen and anyone who enjoys outdoor adventures.

Feature speakers include: Smokey McNicholas, a professional trapper by trade, has been making his lures and bait for more than 25 years. He has been recognized throughout the tri-state area and is sought out on the proper use of his lures and live baits; Steve Sorensen has won many awards for outdoor writing. His newspaper column, “The Everyday Hunter,” was named “Best Newspaper Column” in its first six years from the Pennsylvania Outdoors Writers Association; and Dan Parrott has hosted and produced Outdoor Traditions/Muzzle Blast tv shows on the Outdoor Channel and NBC. He and his wife have one of the largest captive deer herds in Ohio. Mr. Parrott will address the following topics: Mock scrapes “myth or truth,” Interstate transport of harvested white-tailed deer (and new hunting laws), Scouting, Scent control and Deer vocalization.

Fin Feather Fur Outfitters will give out free youth bow and arrow packages to the first 400 children age 6-10.

Vendor exhibitors include whitewater adventure companies, RV dealers, sportsman’s clubs, gun ranges, and taxidermy, dog training, hunting and camping businesses.

Singer/songwriter Cody Gibson, Tyler Jenkins and John Branch will provide entertainment. Gibson, a rising artist of American country music, attributes influences and inspiration from artists such as Alan Jackson, George Jones, Eric Church, Justin Moore and Jason Aldean.

Food vendors will feature a wide assortment of Shaker Woods favorites, ranging from wings, pierogis and beef brisket to fruit cobbler and kettle korn.

The event is Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The festival grounds address is 44337 County Line Road, Columbiana, Ohio. Admission for adults: $7, children 6-12: $3 and 5 & under: free. A portion of the proceeds will go to “Catch a Dream.”

For more information on lodging or directions, go to the website shakerwoodsoutdoorexpo.com or call (330) 482-0214.

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Rachel is on a mission to build connections through wellness for some time now; and found her opportunity within the Garrettsville YMCA.

Prior to becoming the facility’s personal trainer Rachel spent two years getting to know her clientele by leading a variety of group exercise classes. This experience provided her with opportunities to work directly with people, helping them reach new goals and cheering them on as they accomplished them.

“I believe there is a form of exercise for everyone, my job is to find out what exercise is right for each individual” says Rachel who chose the YMCA because it aligns closely with her personal philosophy. Unlike

corporate facilities, “there is no push to sell services at a profit here”. Instead Rachel can focus solely on helping members meet their goals.

Marianne began helping people learn how to relax in 1971 when she worked as a Physical Therapy Assistant. An area resident, she enjoys sharing her combined 30 years (20 years of massage, and 10 years of yoga) with her friends and neighbors as an educator at the Garrettsville YMCA.

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1. MEDICARE - Per a 6/22/16 report, the trust fund supporting Medicare Part A (hospital insurance) is projected to be depleted by 2028. The long-term (75-year) present value shortfall in the trust fund could be corrected by an immediate 0.73 percentage point increase in combined Medicare payroll taxes (from its current 2.90% to 3.63%) or an immediate 16% reduction in Medicare expenditures (source: Medicare Trustees 2016 Report).2. STOPPED SMOKING BUT EATING MORE - Between 1991 and 2009, the percentage of Medicare benefi ciaries that smoked was almost cut in half, while the percentage of Medicare benefi ciaries that are obese nearly doubled. The smoker percentage dropped from 15% to 9%. The obesity percentage rose from 13% to 25% (source: Medicare Current Benefi ciary Survey). 3. IN MY PAJAMAS – The percentage of American workers doing some or all of their work at home increased to 24% in 2015 from 19% in 2003 (source: Bureau of Labor Statistics). 4. TAXES AND BENEFITS – The top 20% of American households (as measured by before-tax income) averaged $253,000 of income in 2013, received $12,000 of government transfers (e.g., Social Security, Medicare, unemployment benefi ts) and paid $69,700 of federal income tax. The bottom 20% of households averaged $15,800 of income, received $9,600 of transfers and paid $800 of taxes (source: Congressional Budget Offi ce). 5. BORROW - Refi nances of existing mortgages represented 71% of all mortgages originated (by dollar) in 2012, but are expected to represent just 40% of mortgages originated in 2016 (source: Mortgage Bankers Association). 6. FIVE PERCENT - The last time that the yield on the 10-year Treasury note (1.56% as of the close of trading on Friday 6/24/16) was at least 5% was 7/19/07 or nearly 9 years ago (source: Treasury Department). 7. NOT LONG-TERM - The average length of existing Treasury debt today is 69 months, i.e., 5 years and 9 months (source: Treasury Department). 8. BREXIT – 72.2% of eligible UK voters cast a ballot in last Thursday’s referendum. The highest percentage of eligible voters to cast a ballot in a US presidential election in the last 100 years is 62.8% in 1960 (source: CNBC).

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Usually this is the time of year when people start complaining about how hot it is outside and how they’ve had wine ruined because it was so hot. Thankfully this summer has been relatively cool but I know that someday we will see temperatures in the high 90’s. Before we get to enjoy those temperatures, I figured now would be a good time to remind you how to transport wine as you are wine hopping or visiting the wine festivals this summer.

As you are winery hopping or attending some of the local wine festivals, please be advised that it is not recommended that you store the wine in your car during the hotter days of the summer. Keep in mind, this does not usually apply to the times you are transporting the wine from the winery to your house, but it does apply to the times you are transporting wine and letting it sit in your car for a few hours between the time you bought it and when you get home (which is what I did).

Generally speaking, if you leave a wine in your car for 3-4 hours where the temperature in the car is above 100 degrees, the wine will either start to spoil or will explode when you start to move it. Red wines, especially Pinot Noirs, are very fragile and really should be kept at 65 degrees whenever possible.

If you know that you are going to be out touring wineries all day, do what we do – take a decent size cooler with 2-3 blue ice packs in them in your trunk. (NOTE – if you use ice cubes, they may ruin the labels on your wine and some labels may fall off –the blue ice packs will not ruin the labels). Then as you purchase wine, be sure to place the wine in the cooler. This is an easy way to keep the wine at a decent temperature and to make sure you cannot ruin a bottle of wine that you were excited to buy.

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Cat ContestWell, I’m certainly put out... disappointed...

chagrined (Not you, Falls ites). Whilst the Garrettsville SummerFest was tootling along its merry way, I was missing the grand convocation of the Great Lakes Region of the Cat Fanciers Association at the John S. Knight Center in downtown Akron last Saturday and Sunday. The tractors, fire engines, unicyclists and French fries won out over the fabulous felines.... Alas!

The kitty camp-in was going on both Saturday and Sunday from 9:30 to 4:30 (Have to allow time for sufficient naps) but I was booked for most of that period, one way or another. Entrants apparently came from all over the country and then some—Maine Coons to Cornish Rexes and Japanese bobtails. Some of the pictures in the AB-J on Monday were a hoot. One Persian being groomed looked like a “Grumpy Cat” from You Tube. Most of mine would probably look the same, IF they ever got groomed in such a fashion. The names shown were also a bit of a chuckle : Augie, Duran—maybe he had a brother named Duran too, Chili—the aforementioned Persian, Mira and Sevress from Sharon Township—Mira took honors as best kitten, Magic Bullet—who appeared to be a long, tall, white something-or-other, Tessa and Parker Brae—one of whom seemed to have won a ribbon for being the Tenth Best Kitten in the Longhair Specialty Division. Does that remind one of the expression, “Damn with faint praise”? Speaking of names, there was a little boy there who answered to “Oonchie”.

So all of these worthies were there to be judged by professionals, who compare them to breed standards and their ineffable “catness” as defined by what they’re supposed to be like...not that a cat ever cares or gives two hoots in a hot place about what anybody else thinks of them. Kitty treats and a nice place(as defined by the cat itself, no one else’s judgments or preferences enter into it) to sleep are about IT as far as rewards go. A 100-point scale is used to qualify for national and international competitions but since cats don’t do

real well with counting (No “Red fish, Blue fish for them) their appreciation of the results is fairly muted. A scratch behind the ears occasionally or on the belly or under the chin would be about as valuable to a cat, only at the cat’s convenience, however

There were also some activity competitions, an agility run and an obstacle course. One spectator remarked that “Cats don’t want to do anything, so it’s funny.” True, true. I tried to imagine any of my house-mates here getting into any such thing and simply could not. Fuego, the Mister Macho of the crowd, would probably hiss and snarl and growl at all of the other competitors then hide under something when let out of his carrier (That’s what he does at the door when it is opened to let him have it out with whatever intruder is on the porch). Champ, the youngest of the guy-cats, the one who took the six-month sabbatical last year, would hide out for a while then walk around the edge of the course looking for something that he might pick up and carry off and maybe open to spill the contents (He does this with cat food bags, cat treats bags and this week with a gift bag that was empty of gifts but full of tissue and ribbons—fun stuff). Bob, the outdoorsman, er, outdoorscat (There’s a double-entendre there; “scat” is a term used to refer to, ahem, animal droppings and Bob is one to head out to the “wild blue yonder” to conduct his cat business whenever possible), Bob would be wandering around looking at the obstacles like a real estate appraiser. Spooky, the Grande Dame of the outfit—who has suddenly taken to hanging out upstairs instead of down in the basement where she usually was to be found, would just plop her long-haired, gold-flecked body down wherever, preferably behind or under something, and stare balefully at whoever had the consummate gall to expect her to do something that wasn’t her idea. She doesn’t have a whole lot of ideas, so that leaves a pretty wide field, certainly anything including obstacles or agility. We’d be losers, for sure. No ribbons on the cages, even for “tenth best.”

Consider the thoughts of Sen. Adlai Stevenson on a suggested bill in the Illinois legislature about licensing cats : “It is in the nature of cats to do a certain amount of unescorted roaming...the state of Illinois ...already has enough to do without trying to control feline delinquency.” Yup. No competition for us.

All of which makes me think of a British writer named H.H. Munro, who wrote mostly short stories—really short, many of them, I think that’s why I liked them—and at least one of them featured a cat named Tobermory. The cat was mentioned in several of the stories but met his end in one where a gentleman had mastered the art of teaching animals to speak; Tobermory was the demonstration animal. Unfortunately, when asked to speak, Tobermory had no discretion whatsoever and proceeded to tell what he had seen while wandering about unnoticed on the country estate—embarrassing in the extreme to the owner and guests. Plots were afoot to send the cat to that Big Lap in the Sky, lest he see even more, and tell of it, when he was dispatched by a neighboring rival tomcat. Everyone breathed a sigh of relief except the gentleman with the teaching method who had expected to be patted on the back for this great advancement. He was later found dead at a zoo in Dresden, having been attempting to teach an elephant to speak German. Animal cruelty, I’d call it.

And then there’s Abraham Lincoln : “No matter how much cats fight, there always seem to be plenty of kittens.”

Purr-fect.

A huge thank you to those people that made SummerFest happen…

SummerFest Raffle – Rick Patrick, Colleen Steele, Kristen Morris, Michelle Zivoder, Ben Coll, & Aaron King

Stages/Tents – Greg & Judy MacekSound – Warren Ellison, Keith Franklin, Jason

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YMCATractor Parade – Kathy Lutz & Century 21 Goldfire

RealtyFireworks – Chief Friess & Aaron KingRides/Games/Concessions – Aaron KingDuck Race – Garrettsville Lion’s ClubGarrettsville Idol – Denise Bly, Michelle Zivoder,

Aaron King, Jason Adkins, Wendy Brown, Dan Deakins, & Jackie Rinearson

Punt, Pass, & Kick – Brian Gorby & Garrettsville Lion’s Club

Canoe Races – Mark AppleHomemade Pie Baking – The Staff at Huntington

BankHomemade Winemaking – Celeste RichardsIce Cream Eating Contest – Sherri Johnson & Roger

AngelFrog Jumping – Elisha & Denise BlyCornhole Tournament – Dave Weiser & Jeff ReynoldsDance Contest – Ally Opfer & the Dancing Diva’s, Hamburger Eating Contest – Aaron King, Rick

Patrick, Greg and Judy Macek Car Cruise – Garrettsville Area ChamberSummerFest 5k race – Dianna Morris & Norm

FashingBleachers & Seating – Middlefield Carter Lumber Cleanup – Aaron King, Rick Patrick, Tim, Roger,

& CurtisChairman – Rick PatrickEvent Organizer – Aaron King

And Special Thanks to all those volunteers who helped out!

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The Bay Window Manager Cindy Hershberger and her fl oral design team Teresa Knight & Vicki Milko are dedicated to providing the freshest fl owers and customer satisfaction...

Yankee Candle Fragrances of � e Month:Beachwalk, Midsummers Night, Ocean Star

J. Leonard Gallery & Vintage Emporium

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Thur 10am - 7pm • Fri & Sat 10am - 5pmAdditional Hours By Request

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HELP WANTED

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

Household, FurnitureJewelry, etc.

Sunday By Chance

ANTIQUES

FOR SALEW I N D H A M B O M B E R VARSITY JACKETS. Brand new, wool and leather, black with Windham gold trim on collar & cuff. Large and 2XL only. $125 each. 330-212-7226.

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

GARAGE SALES

RENTALSFERNWOODPROPERTIES

1 Bedroom, 2 Bedroom& Furnished Effi ciencies

Starting at $340Newton Falls & Lake

Milton. Call For Details330-872-7100

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. 9/2

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 8/12

NEWTON FALLS Country Living: 2 Bd, 1 1/2 Ba. Duplex, FREE GAS, WATER & SEWAGE, Basement, Washer & Dryer Hookup, Pond for fi shing. Ph: 330-872-7046 7/8

FLEA MARKET / CRAFT SHOW

Mosquito Lake Beach AreaJuly 23 9 am - 3 pmVendors call Mike

(330) 369-5757 Public welcome at 9 am

Dazzling Details Cleaning service is branching out to the Hiram and Mantua areas. We are meticulous about details every time not just the fi rst, second and third times. We are determined to dazzle you every time we clean your home! Our best clients are people who have had other cleaning companies. You will see the difference immediately. Call Kathy today for a free estimate @ 216-280-3801

IMMEDIATE OPENING for a highly skilled interior remodeler with a minimum of fi ve years on-the-job verifi able experience, a clean driving record, and ability to pass a drug screen. Starting wage based on experience and ver-satility, from 35 to 40k. Paid holidays, health insurance, vacation, 40 hrs./week, no weekends. Send a resume de-tailing qualifi cations and work history to [email protected] 7/8

WINDSWEPT FARM Hiring laborers and delivery drivers for 2016 sweet corn season. 330-977-0058 7/8

GARAGE SALE - 7870 SR82, Garrettsville. Friday, July 8 & Satruday, July 9 9 am - 3 pm Many household items, designer clothes & bags, Brighton, Coach, Tommy Bahama, John Deere lawn & garden, much more!

MULTI FAMILY YARD SALE

10376 Brosius RoadGarrettsville

July 8th, 9th and 10th 9-5 Elliptical, Treadmill, Tools,

Baby ClothesMisc Items, Party lite

NOW HIRING - Both shifts. Apply at Garrettsville Dairy Queen. 7/15

PUBLIC NOTICESThe Crestwood Board of Education will hold their regular July Board Meeting on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at 7 pm at the High School Library, 10919 N. Main Street, Mantua. This is a change in date due to the July 4, 2016 holiday.

MATT RYSER, [email protected]

EVONNE M. FOX, [email protected]

COMPETITIVE RATESPROFESSIONAL ADVICE

10878 NORTH STREETGARRETTSVILLE, OH 44231

(330) 527-5626

WWW.RYSERINSURANCE.COM

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 $125/ton. Complete junk cars $135/ton. Add junk to the trunk for

extra weight (steels, applcs, etc...) #2 unprepared $130/ton. #2 prepared 2x3 $150/ton. P&S prepared 2x3 $170/ton.

Call today for Ferrous & Non-Ferrous Metal. Motor Blocks $200/ton. Aluminum rims $12 a piece. Roll off containers available.

330-326-2800C&BRecycling

PROFESSIONAL SECTION

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

Crossword Puzzle: July 8tH

Clues ACross 1.“ER” actress Leslie 5. The Ibo tribe 10. Weapon 14. Olympian Jones 15. Moth genus 16. In addition 17. Neighborhood in Rio 18. Anoint 19. Insect repellent 20. Indigenous person 22. Tooth caregiver 23. Vacation here 24. Aware 27. 7th letter Greek alphabet 30. Actress Ling 31. Gandalf’s real name 32. Luxury car 35. Evildoer 37. Cricket term (abbr.) 38. Primal goddess of the Earth 39. More depressed 40. Cattle genus 41. Dish 42. Not west 43. Founder of Babism 44. Speak rapidly and foolishly 45. Fall back, spring forward 46. Where you sleep 47. Inform 48. Former CIA 49. Salts 52. Bleated 55. Never sleeps 56. Cavalry sword 60. Ceramic jar 61. Cyprinid fishes 63. Home to Cathedral of San Sabino 64. Edible Indian fruit 65. Lake in Botswana 66. University of Miami mascot 67. Perceives 68. Yellow-fever mosquitos 69. All humans have one

Clues doWn 1. Reveal secrets 2. Private school in New York 3. Pancake 4. Cichlid fish 5. Independent Voters Association 6. Nonviolent advocate 7. Suburb in Copenhagen 8. Heavy cotton garments 9. Self-addressed envelope 10. A way to make wet 11. Genus of trees 12. Millisecond 13. Kiss ballad 21. Unlock 23. ___ mot 25. “Joy Luck Club” author Amy 26. Catch 27. __ and flowed 28. Monetary units 29. Scorched 32. Italian aviator 33. Things to eat 34. Waddles 36. A Queens ballplayer 37. It’s on your driver’s license 38. Talk 40. Witty conversation 41. Satisfies 43. Sound unit 44. Placental mammal 46. Offer 47. Flower cluster 49. Stamps 50. Palmlike plant 51. Developed poliomyelitis vaccine 52. Newhart, Marley, Dylan 53. Wings 54. Away from wind 57. Slugger Ruth 58. Musician Clapton 59. Gamble 61. Desoxyribonucleic acid 62. Female sibling

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