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Garrettsville - On March 22, 2014 the historic village of Garrettsville lost over 120 years of history and many businesses in one afternoon. Lots of theories, speculations and ideas exist about what should be done with the now-vacant property. Some expected new construction right away yet what many have failed to realize is that it will take millions of dollars to replace what was lost.

Two years later, Main Street may have a different look, but one needs to remember that Garrettsville is full of unique retail stores, great local restaurants, entertainment venues and hardworking industry. Many merchants have re-invented themselves and some new ones have arrived since 2014, offering year-round reasons for you to visit!

Shoppers from across the state and beyond love to visit the various shops in Garrettsville and starting April 1st, many businesses will be teaming up to showcase this great village!! You are invited to explore the shops, wineries and restaurants for a chance to win great prizes – which will total over $180/month!

Entry cards and rules will be available at these participating locations - Art N Flowers, The Bay Window, The Brick, The Business Works, Cal’s Restaurant, Candlelight Winery, Charles Auto Family, Dairy Queen, Gee-ville Auto, Kepich Ford, J. Leonard Gallery & Emporium, Main Street Grille & Brewing Company, Miller’s Family Restaurant, Monica Potter Home, Sean’s Pub, Silver Creek Wine Cellar, Village Bookstore, Villager Emporium and Waterfall Antiques. Remember, one winner will be drawn each month through October 2016 so plan to visit often!!

Spring and summer in Garrettsville are packed with great reasons to check out the village! Classic car cruises will take place monthly from May through September. Visitors can enjoy live music, hundreds of classic cars, and opportunity to visit the shops, restaurants and take a stroll across the boardwalk.

Garrettsville Summerfest (June 24-26) is one of Northeast Ohio’s largest summer celebrations and will be celebrating year number 12! In addition to rides, games, parades and contests, this three-day event is packed with more live entertainment and music than you will find at most county fairs!!

Looking ahead, 2016 will see the return of the J.A. Garfield Historical Society Christmas Walk, which is slated for the first two weekends in November. Be sure to watch for more details on this truly awe-inspiring event.

Coinciding with the Christmas Walk, the Garrettsville Area Chamber of Commerce will kick-off their annual Christmas on Main promotion which runs November 4th through December 11th.

These are just a few events happening in Garrettsville -- fundraising efforts through the Chamber of Commerce’s #GarrettsvilleStrong fund have continued and to date over $95,000 has been raised to help defray the expense of rebuilding. While you are in town exploring what Garrettsville has to offer, please make a point to stop by the Villager Emporium, Village Bookstore or the Historical Society to purchase the official #GarrettsvilleStrong Past, Present, Future book written by Garrettsville resident Pam Montgomery. This book documents the history of the Buckeye Block buildings that were lost 2 years ago and all proceeds from the sale of this book benefit the rebuilding fund.

For a list of Garrettsville area businesses, visit Garrettsville area.com / find and plan your visit to the Garrettsville area

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Garrettsville - The James A. Garfield High School Quiz Bowl team finished their competition season strong, sort of like the basketball teams and the wrestling team,... “Close, but no cigar.” Like any good team, regular practice across a variety of topics, is necessary for improvement and success. Contests with other schools begin in the fall, stretch across the winter and, more often than not, come to a finale in the Spring. Tournaments can be scheduled all across the academic year, from the Aurora Turkey Tourney to the OhioAcChal this spring

This was the scenario for 2015-16, closing with the league tournament (twelve teams : Aurora, Field, James A. Garfield, Lake Center Christian, Mogadore, Newbury, Ravenna, Rootstown, Southeast, Streetsboro, Waterloo, Western Reserve Academy,) on Wednesday, March 2, held at The Y in Garrettsville, followed by a TRASH Tournament (“popular culture”—movies, gaming, sports, TV, music, etc.) at Streetsboro on Saturday, March 5, and winding up with appearance on Channel 5’s Westfield Academic Challenge television program on Saturday evening. Big finish for the year, although the television show was actually taped back in the fall; Gilmour Academy

is a powerful opponent. Other outside tournaments took place at Olmsted Falls and John Carroll University. Strong teams can—if their finances can support the travel—head off to state and national competitions all over the country.

Nine team members survived the season: Christian Crawford, Megan Duderstadt, Haley Kern, Hunter Sopher, Eric Splinter, Kevin Splinter, Zoe Swenson, Hannah White, Marissa White. These are active students, who participate in many school activities like band, drama, InterAct, sports, Model U.N.; they take advantage of as many opportunities as they are able. They’ve had to compete sometimes on a team of only two rather than the standard four. They’re expanding their receptive minds. They’re pretty funny too. Some of their wrong answers have been lots more interesting than the correct ones. They’re into Twix bars...gotta feed those brain cells. Four seniors graduate this year—Megan Duderstadt, Eric Splinter, Hannah White and Marissa White—which means that there will be plenty of room for up-and-comers in the academic realm for next year. Being on the academic challenge team looks good on a college application and doesn’t hurt in expanding general knowledge across the board. Recruitment is on!

J.A. Garfield Quiz Bowl Finishes Season Strong

Windham - On Friday, March 11th, the Windham Schools celebrated the new and current members of the school’s National Honor Society. These students uphold the four pillars of NHS which are: Scholarship, Leadership, Character, and Service.

Pictured above are: Front Row: (All current NHS members) Senior Brittany Knight, Senior Brianna Workman, Senior Samantha Dean, Senior Jasmine Nevarez, and Senior Tristan Hankins.

Back Row: Newly- Inducted Members Sophomore Summer Nadiak, Sophomore Terrance Woods,Logan Hershberger, Current Member Senior Brooke Lissy, Senior Adam Tanner, New Inductee

Sophomore Timothy Murton, Advisor Mr. Roger Eakins, Current Member Senior Lauren Simmons, Junior Cali Apthorpe, Junior Kathlyn Richmond, Junior Elizabeth Richmond, Junior Benjamin Knight, and New Inductee Sophomore Ashlyn Riggs.

After the students were inducted, two Windham graduates, Stephanie and Danielle Hickman, spoke to the students and families about the importance of each pillar in life.

Congratulations to the families and to the members of National Honor Society!

Windham High School Inducts New National Honor Society Members

Windham - The Fire District board agreed to staff the fire department from 8am – 4pm seven days a week with dual certified firefighter /EMTs /paramedics. This will ensure a quick response time to emergencies during daytime hours when dedicated volunteers are at their full-time employments. The board will re-evaluate this program after six months to gauge its success.

In other news, the district board hired a new Fire Chief, six new firefighters, EMTs, paramedics and a grant consultant to attempt to obtain grant monies for expensive equipment for the department, thereby taking the burden off the tax payers. CPR classes are now available at the department (watch fire department facebook page for dates/times).

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer with the department please contact the fire station between 8am-4pm daily for information.

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Northern Portage Relay For Life

Register Today!The 2016 Northern Portage Relay for Life 5k & 1 Mile run event will take place at Sunny Lake Park on May 7th, starting at 8:30AM. Anyone wishing to participate should register online at www.NPortageRFL5k.Each participant will receive the 2016 event t-shirt and runner package. Anyone who signs up for the 5K will receive a 2016 custom finisher medal and official race bib, as well as official race timing to track individual finishing times. This year 5K runners have a chance to win a prize for being the fastest finisher in their age group. The top 3 male and top 3 female finishers in the 5K will also receive additional prizes. Am. Legion Breakfast

MondaysLegion Aux Post 674 in Windham will serve breakfast on Monday mornings from 7- 11 am $7.00 for full menu; $5.00 for limited; Includes coffee, juice and water. Everyone welcome !

Storytime at Maplewood Christian Church

Second Tues. of MonthCome for stories, crafts, music and movement for children ages 2 - 5 (adults stay for fun, siblings welcome). This event will be held the second Tuesday of each month from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. at Maplewood Christian Church, 7300 State Route 88 in Ravenna. email

[email protected] or call 330-297-6424 with questions.

Renegade Soccer ClubCall Today!

Newly formed Renegade Soccer Club (RSC) is seeking youth soccer players to join our program this spring and fall. RSC was formed to provide youth players an option to play beyond the recreation level, opening up to all communities and providing a high level of training while keeping the costs very reasonable. We are looking for 8 to 12 year old boys and girls (U10 and U12) who desire to play and train at a competitive level, throughout the year. Teams will be divided as all girls and all boys and to start out we will play in the Kent Ravenna travel league so traveling is required. Practices will start April 6, 2016 at Friendship Alliance Church on SR 44, between SR422 and SR82 at 6PM. The fee for the spring session is $65. Please contact Dave Larch at [email protected] or Bob Finney at [email protected] for more information and reserve your spot on the team. We will have additional training opportunities throughout the year so feel free to contact us at any time.

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!

Spring SoccerAnyone?Register Today!

If you are serious about soccer AND are you are currently a 7th or 8th grader at James A Garfield MS we have an opportunity for you! A co-ed team is being formed to play in an outdoor spring Geauga County Rec league. The team will be coached by Mike Coney, the current J.A. Garfield High school boys varsity soccer coach. Don’t miss this opportunity to work with Coach Coney & the high school team. Tentative practices start the 1st week of Aoril. Contact Kim Curry at 330-620-1263.

Legion Fish FryFridays

Fish fry is back at American Legion Post 674, Windham. Fridays from 4-7:30 pm. Choice of fish, chicken, or shrimp. Pick one or do combo Comes with fries and choice of 2 sides. Price $8.00

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 goin us.. For more information all Barb @ 330-527-2802

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

Nelson-Garrettsville Senior Social Club

Mar. 17 – St. Patrick’s Day PartyMar. 24 - Easter Bonnet Contest

Mar. 31 - Bingo & DoughnutsApr. 7 - JAG Second Grade Concert

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Lenten Fish FryThrough March 25

Lenten fish fry at Newton Falls VFW every Friday during lent and Good Friday. Feb 12th-March 18th from 4-8pm and March 25th from 3-8pm. Dinner includes fried or baked fish, bread, and 3 sides of your choice. Cost is $9. Hosted by the Newton Falls Athletic Booster Club. Proceeds support the athletes. VFV Post 3332 is located at 433 Arlington Blvd. Takeout dinners available by calling 330-780-1986.

Eagles Fish DinnersThrough March 25

The Garrettsville Eagles will be hosting a fried fish dinner on Fridays through Mar. 25th. Dinners will be served from 4 - 7:30 pm. Choice of fish, fish and shrimp combo or chicken tenders. Meals include choice of baked potato or french fries, green beans, coleslaw or apple sauce, roll and butter. Meals are $9.00. Carryout available by calling 330-527-2330. Open to the public.

Fish Fry FridaysMarch 18

Fried fish, French fries, coleslaw and beverages will be served from 4:30 – 7:00 p.m. at the Parkman Community House (16295 Main Market/St. Rt. 422 - 1/4 mile east of St. Rt. 528 in Parkman). Adult dinners are $9 (Dine-in or take-out). Desserts will be available for an additional donation. (An alternate kid-friendly dinner will also be available for $5 each.)

The Stations of the Cross in Shadow

March 18Join us for The Stations of The Cross performed by St. Ambrose and St. Michael Youth Ministry Friday, March 18th at 7:00pm at St. Ambrose Church in Garrettsville. This extravagant show will feature The Stations of The Cross performed in shadow and include live music. It will also include renderings of The Last Supper, The Agony in the Garden, and the Resurrection of Jesus. A Lenten soup and bread supper is offered after the show in the church fellowship hall. Admission is free for both the show and meal. Free will donations will be gratefully accepted. Please don’t miss this inspirational Lenten event!

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All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti Dinner in Windham

March 19Windham United Methodist Church is hosting a Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday, March 19th , from 4:30 - 7:00pm.All you can eat, includes spaghetti with meat sauce, coleslaw, bread & butter, homemade dessert and beverage.Adults $8.00, Children 5-12 $4.00, under 5 free. Takeouts are available!

Easter Egg Hunt at Pixley Park

March 19Easter Egg Hunt at Pixley Park-Nelson Twp. will be held at noon on March 19. Don’t forget your Easter Basket to collect your eggs. Ages 3-11 - Games, Crafts, Prizes. Location: Pixley Park, 9231 St. Rt. 305, NelsonAlternate weather location: Nelson Township Community House on the Circle. To help and/or donate individually wrapped candies, please contact Dawn at 440-227-8064

Casino Bus TripMarch 19

Windham Softball and Baseball casino bus trip to Presque Isle in Erie, PA will be March 19th. Bus leaves from Windham High School at 1:30pm, returning by 11pm. Cost is $40 per ticket, each person receives $25 free game play (must have driver’s license to receive), 50/50 and door prizes. All proceeds benefit the building of the baseball/softball field. Please contact Dawn Kilgore 216-406-0019 or Danny Burns 330-984-3016.

All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti Dinner

March 19All-you-can-eat spaghetti and meatball dinner will be held on March 19 from 4-6 pm at the Western Reserve Masonic Lodge 507 216 E. Main St., West Farmington. Dinner includes Spaghetti & Meatballs, salad, bread, pie, coffee and lemonade. Donation is $7

adults; $4.50 ages 5-12; under 5 free. Take-out available.

Huntsburg Grange Chili Cook-Off and Chinese Auction

March 19The Huntsburg Grange 16th Annual Chili Cook Off is Saturday, March 19 from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm in the Huntsburg Gym, behind the Fire Department Garage, parking is behind the old school. Just $3.00 buys a chil sampler pack and 1 “People’s Choice Vote” for your favorite entry. Call Colleen by march 12 at 440-636-5517 to enter the contest, $5 entry fee. 1st and 2nd place ribbons and cash prizes, 3rd place honorable mention. Free Grange Cake, Chinese Auction drawing starts at 2:00 pm. Live music by Bob Stanek and The Boys Are Back, kids games, cake walk, Raffles, 50/50 drawing, vendor show – support local organizations, memorial brick order forms available, $45.00 with installation. For more information, contact Lynnette at 440-477-2822 or Colleen at 440-636-5517.

Oink & SquealMarch 19

Burton American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Post 459 annual Oink & Squeal Chinese auction and ham raffle will be March 19th at the Burton American Legion Hall. 14052 Goodwin St., Burton. Doors open at 5pm, raffle starts at 7pm. Raffle prizes: 1st prize $200, 2nd prize $150 and 3rd prize $75. Plus 15 hams will be given away. Raffle tickets are $2 each, Chinese auction tickets are 25 cents each or 5 for $1 sold at event. Admission is a non-perishable food, bath, personal hygiene item or cash donation to be donated to the local food bank. All proceeds will fund our scholarship program and Girls State Sponsorships.

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Palm Sunday DinnerMarch 20

St. Michael’s Church is hosting their annual Palm Sunday Dinner, March 20, 2016. We will be serving from 11am to 3pm. All are welcome! There will be turkey and dressing, cabbage rolls, pasta, salads, homemade desserts, and more. Adults are $11.00. Children are $6.00. Children 5 and under are free. Carry outs are available. Please come and support St. Michael’s Church! We are located at 9536 East Center Street Windham, OH 44288.

Pancake & Sausage Breakfasts

March 20The Parkman Chamber of Commerce is hosting their 48th annual Pancake and Sausage Breakfasts at the Parkman Community House (16295 Main Market – Rt. 422) on March 20 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Adults eat for $8; children - $4 (Pre-schoolers are free). Adult take-outs are also available. Our pancakes are served on real plates (no disposables here) and we use only real Geauga County maple syrup. Our own secret recipe is used for our sausage patties. You can even buy some sausage to take home and enjoy.

Palm Sunday BreakfastMarch 20

The Women’s Auxiliary of the Mantua Knights of Columbus Council #3766 will be hosting the Annual Palm Sunday Pancake Breakfast at St. Joseph’s in Mantua featuring “All You Can Eat” buttermilk pancakes, on Sunday, March 20, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This delicious meal is served with homemade toppings and/or syrup, sausage patty, oj, coffee, tea, or milk. Great Family Prices: $7.00 for Adults, $5.00 for Seniors, $4.00 for Children (6-12), Under 5 FREE. Plus, each child in attendance will be able to put their name in for a FREE drawing for two Easter baskets filled with goodies! Theme Basket Raffles will also be a part of the event (tickets are just $1.00 or 6/$5.00). Try your luck on the Spring Garden Basket, Snack Basket, or Pamper Me Basket. Hope to see you there! To volunteer or for more information, please contact Peg Haney (330-274-2268 or [email protected]).

Pancake BreakfastMarch 20

The Bur ton -Midd le f ie ld American Legion will be hosting pancake and sausage breakfasts on March 20 from 9 am - 1:30 pm at the American Legion Home on Goodwin St. in Burton. Call Ron at 440.343.1478 for more info and pricing.

“What Dreams May Come”March 21

Monday, March 21st at 10:30am Garrettsville YMCA Active Older Adults 55+ invite you to join us at 8233 Park Ave, Garrettsville, OH for a continuation of a FILM Review and Discussion Group of last month’s film: WHAT DREAMS MAY COME A film starring Robin Williams

and Cuba Gooding Jr. If you are interested in a stimulating exchange of impressions and opinions the group meets the 3rd Monday of every month at 10:30am. Questions - call Phil at the YMCA (330)469-2044.

Free Community MealsMarch 21

Christ Lutheran Church will be hosting their Free Community Meals on Mondays, March 21, April 18 and May 16 from 5 to 6:30 PM. The Church is located on North Main Street in Mantua right next to the Crestwood High School. Please come and enjoy a delicious meal.

Tree City Carvers MeetingMarch 22

The Tree City Carvers will meet on March 22 at 7:30 pm at Fred Fuller Park, Middlebury Road in Kent. Speaker this month: Our guest speaker will be Raquel Loree, who is a 33 yr. old graduate student at Ursuline College in their Masters of Art Therapy program. She will be talking to us about her journey as a mother, recovering alcholic, mental health professional, that has brought her to the occupation of art therapy.It should be an interesting talk. This meeting is free and open to the public. for more info, call Larry Hurd; 330-297-7905

Free Community DinnerMarch 22

Windham American Legion is hosting a free community dinner on March 22 from 5-6 pm. or while supplies last. The Legion Hall is located at 9960 Center St. Windham.

Tuesday Community at the Center

March 22The Tuesday Community at the Center get togethers will resume at the historic Mantua Center School building, 11741 Center Road in Mantua Township, on Tuesday, March 22, at 9:30 a.m. All are welcome. This first gathering will include a program by the Portage County District Library after lunch and a pop-up library from 9:30 to 3:00. Potluck lunch is at about noon. Anything from snacks to casseroles to desserts is welcome.

Battle of the Baptist Cooks”March 24

If you missed our February Dinner by the Baptist Church in Garrettsville, you missed a “SUPER COLOSSAL” belly full dinner. Now this month just for you at the Renaissance Family Center, March 24, 5-6:30 p.m.the New Hope Baptist Church is cooking up another belly full dinner. I’m calling it the “Battle of the Baptist Cooks”. Dare you to come to the “battle”.

God Provides A Free MealMarch 25

God provides a free meal on March 25 at the Nelson United Methodist Church, 9367 SR 305 from 4-6 p.m. Chicken & rice casserole, vegetable, roll and dessert.

Edible Book FestivalMarch 26

14th annual Edible Book Festival will be held at the Burton Public Library on March

26, 11 a.m. - 12 noon. Prizes will be awarded in 3 categories: FUNNIEST, MOST BOOK-LIKE, and MOST REALISTIC*It can be a cake, cookie, sandwich, any form you choose - as long as it is entirely edible.*Make your edible “book” at home and bring it to the library at 11 a.m. on the day of the festival.The “book” creations will be judged then eaten! If you do not wish to make a book, come anyway! There will be “books” to decorate, stories, and FUN! All ages are welcome to come and enjoy the fun! (No registration required)

Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser

March 26You are invited to a pancake breakfast fund raiser for Windham Bible Church’s Youth Ministry on Saturday, March 26th from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Windham Bible Church, 9550 Windham Parkman Rd., Windham, Ohio. Adults $5, Children $3, kids under 2 are free. The funds raised will go to the students to attend the LIFE 2016 conference in Kansas City. Any questions, please call Windham Bible Church at 330-326-3550.

Portage Co. Republican Women’s Club Meeting Rescheduled

March 28The Portage County Republican Women’s Club Meeting has been changed from March 21 to March 28. Mary Taylor, Lt. Governor of Ohio will be the speaker.

Hiram Community Trust Grants

Through April 1The board of the Hiram Community Trust is soliciting funding proposals for creative, community-based projects that support a spir i t of cooperation among Hiram, Hiram College, Garfield and Crestwood Schools. To obtain an application form and funding guidelines, contact Matt Sorrick at 330.569.6003 or [email protected].

Windham HS Golf Texas Hold ‘em Tournament

April 2There will be a Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament held on Aprl 2 at the Windham Community Center on April 2. Doors open at noon. Proceeds benefit the Windham HS Golf Team. Questions -- call Kennt Shearer 330-219-2571 or Dove Fall 330-442-6495.

Chicken DinnerApril 2

The Newton Twp. Cemetery Association will be having a Baked Boneless Chicken Breast Dinner on April 2 from 4-6pm at the First Christian Church, 17 N. Center St., Newton Falls, OH. Menu also includes mashed potatoes, green beans, corn, coleslaw, applesauce, bread, dessert, and drink. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children under 12. Takeout’s available. Advance tickets only available from any Cemetery Association member or call Louanne at 330-872-1353.

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Garrettsville - St. Ambrose Church will be offering “to the community” a gathering of grief support and information on Wednesday evenings, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the church hall, starting April 20th through May 25th. Participants should try to attend all of the sessions, to take advantage of this beautiful, gentle program. Each gathering builds upon the previous gatherings. It will be helpful in our planning if interested participants would call the St. Ambrose rectory at 330-527-4105.

Linda R. (Malobenski) Simpson, of Hiram, will be facilitating the grief gathering. Simpson, a graduate of James A Garfield High School, attended Hiram College and graduated from the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science in 1994 with a Bachelor of Mortuary Science degree. In 1995, she completed her apprenticeship in Port Clinton, Ohio, and became a licensed embalmer and funeral director in 1996. She is also licensed by the Ohio Department of Insurance, enabling her to arrange preplanned funerals. In 1999, she became a member of the American Academy of bereavement and is now a bereavement facilitator, after attending and passing the four day certification award program offered by the AAB in Nashua, New Hampshire. In June of 2000, Simpson attended the five day “World Gathering on Bereavement” in Columbus, Ohio. This wonderful event, which occurs once every five years, allowed professionals, caregivers, and grieving individuals from all over the world to gather together, to support each other, and to learn more about grief. In August of 2005, she attended the last “World Gathering on Bereavement” which was held in Vancouver, British Columbia.

People grieve for many reasons. We may grieve from the loss of a loved one through death, from the loss of a job, from the loss of a spouse and children through divorce, from the loss of familiar home and town, or from the loss of a pet. The list is endless.

We welc ome a l l grieving individuals to our gathering. We invite you to take whatever information you need and to leave the rest behind. Support means “I will walk with you, I will not try to change you or how you feel. I will simply be here beside you.”

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hiram - The Historic Johnson Home, 6203 Pioneer Trail, Hiram, OH, invites the community to join them on March 25 from 10:00a.m. to 12:00p.m., noon, for a Pioneer Easter Celebration. When they say “pioneer”, they’re not kidding.

There will be live farm animals on-site, butter churning, wool carding, a hay ride, an egg hunt, crafts of all sorts, pioneer games, story-telling time, crafts, treats, even an Easter video. See and experience something old, try something new, learn something, enjoy everything. It’s free and open to the public.

The home itself is a display of “how things used to be” and a prominent part of the heritage of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints which they enjoy introducing to the community at-large.

Mark your calendars for March 25, 2016; be a pioneer-for-a-day. Visit part of the 1800’s right here at home.

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ObituariesMargaret “Peg” Miller

Windham, OHMargaret “Peg” Miller, 67, of Windham, passed

away surrounded by her loving family on March 10, 2016. She was born on May 19, 1948 to Livingston and Annabelle (Sites) Clark in Ravenna, Ohio. Peg married the love of her life, Earl, on October 19, 1968.

She was a member of The Foun-tain Church. Peg loved crafting.

Peg is survived by her husband; son, Jason (Amy) Miller; brothers, Donald, Norm (Helen), Paul (Jenny) and Ralph Clark; grandchildren, Nicole, Kelsey and Jacob.

She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Jeanette; and brother, Larry.

Visitation was held on Saturday, March 12, 2016 from 10-12 at Mallory-DeHaven-Carlson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 8382 Center St., Garrettsville, Ohio. Funeral Service followed at 12 at the funeral home with Pastor Kevin Crouch officiating. Burial in Windham Township Cemetery. Online condolences at www.carlsonfuneralhomes.com.

The Republican Women’s Club of Portage County will meet on Monday, March 28, 2016, 6:30 p.m. at the Honey Baked Ham Company, 9438 State Route 14, Streetsboro, Ohio 44241. The speaker will be Lori Coogan, Geologist. The topic will be Fracking.

We are still collecting personal hygiene items for the homeless men and women in Portage County. Members can bring any of the following items; chap sticks, deodorant (men & women), toothpaste, toothbrushes, travel size shampoo, travel size lotion/cream (women), travel size vaseline (men). The bags will then be donated to the Center of Hope for distribution.

Reservations are recommended. This is an opportunity to meet other Republican

women, candidates and officials to find out what’s happening in the Republican Party. Bring a friend and just have fun getting together. There are plenty of opportunities for involvement. For more information, call Jeneen at 330-687-4067 or Like Us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/portagecountyrepublicanwomenclub and select attend meeting.

Fracking Is Topic Of Upcoming Republican Women’s Club Meeting The Bainbridge/Chagrin AARP Chapter #4527 will

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Our program will be Dr. Harmat, an Orthopedic Doctor who specializes in shoulders, elbows, and hands. This will be a very informative program as many of us have problems in those areas. He will have a question and answer time after his program.

We will have a brief meeting afterward, and learn about our upcoming events. One event will be our 1st trip for the season, to Presque Isle Downs Casino, on Wednesday, April 27th, for a cost of $29. With a $25. Slot bonus. You can sign up at our Travel Table, or call Skip or Marge at 440-338-3607 for reservations.

Our second event is our spaghetti lunch, on May 3rd. Reservations are needed, so please come to the meeting and get the details.

We are still collecting food, paper products, etc. for our ‘Food for Friends” food pantry, and blankets, towels, dog food, etc. for the Geauga Dog Shelter (a no-kill shelter).

Now that the weather is better, come & join us for a couple of hours in the afternoon, have a cup of cof-fee and a sweet treat, and see what AARP is all about.

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The first mention of impending changes to how dispatch services are handled in the state was last year during discussions concerning the village’s feared budget shortfall. At that time, one of the options presented by the police department to save money was to cut the dispatch center.

The village having its own dispatch service is a bit of an anomaly. Most communities in Ohio have moved to centralized dispatch centers called PSAPs (Public Safety Access Points) that handle multiple departments within their counties. Currently, even though no finalized plan has been approved, legislation has been passed by the state that would require upgrades in equipment, additional annual training for personnel and the hiring of additional personnel to keep Garrettsville’s dispatch service operational.

The changes soon to be implemented were reviewed and discussed at the last Safety Committee meeting. Members of the committee determined that the amount of money required to upgrade equipment and personnel would be substantial and have recommended to council that the best course of action would be for Garrettsville to move its dispatch to a centralized PSAP.

Council members voiced concern about the options for Garrettsville’s Police Department, G-F-N JFD, Community EMS and the Windham Police Department that currently use Garrettsville’s dispatch services. Though currently there is no ‘drop dead date’ for compliance to the legislated changes, council decided that they should be prepared and not leave things “up in the air”.

After much discussion and reviewing the situation and the options, council voted unanimously to disband Garrettsville’s dispatch center. The target date for disbandment is July 15, 2016 which allows 120 days’ notice to the affected departments.

All the affected entities have been seeking options and alternatives for their dispatch services and are in

Village Council Decides Fate Of Village Dispatch Servicesprocess of relocating them. Chief Milicia reported Garrettsville’s Police Department is looking to the county sheriff’s department for dispatch. GFNJFD Chief Freis and Community EMS Chief Sanchez reported that because they often respond jointly and assist each other on calls they will stay together in their search for dispatch services, the current top contender is Ravenna City Dispatch, however nothing has been finalized. Windham Police have been in contact with Trumbull County hoping to work out an agreement.

In other business also on the agenda, was first reading of Proposed Ordinance 2016-08. This proposed ordinance would waive Board of Zoning Appeals fees for certain substandard lots in the R2 Zoning District. When minimum buildable lot size was changed to a half acre in 1996 several existing lots were technically rendered “unbuildable”. The Board of Zoning Appeals and the Planning Commission recommended to council that the $250 fee usually required for a variance hearing on buildable lot size be waived for all such lots.

Council placed on second read proposed Ordinance 2016-06, regarding clarification and re-delegation of duties in the Village Clerk –Treasurer’s Office and passed Ordinance 2016-07 pertaining to compensation rates for employees of the Village and Board of Trustees of Public Affairs.

During roundtable discussion, Councilwoman Becky Harrington informed council about concerns she has with complaints she received about the police not assisting with traffic at the high school during dismissal. Harrington directed her comments to Police Chief Tony Milicia who was present in the audience. Harrington told the chief she was approached because of safety concerns with students crossing SR 88 and also students trying to exit from the school’s parking lot, she wanted to know “when and why” assistance from the police department for the afternoon high school traffic and students crossing the street stopped. Milicia told Harrington that when he originally had talked with officials at the school they understood that the traffic assistance was offered only if an officer was available. He went on to say that the department had been getting “a bunch of calls right around 2-2:30 lately” but he also said he would do his best to get the officer on duty to the school as much as possible. Harrington challenged, saying she was told that the assistance stopped when the levy didn’t pass (last November). Milicia was adamant that was not the issue but was unable to provide information on how often the police had assisted with high school traffic since the levy was voted down. Milicia reminded council that having an officer at the school was never a guarantee and assured that the absence of an officer for traffic assistance was not related to the levy in any way. Harrington told the chief that she would pass on that information to the people who had approached her.

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 April 13, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. at Village Hall.

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hiram tWp. - At a recent Trustees meeting, Fiscal Officer Diane Rodhe announced that she had closed the books for 2015 and filed electronically with the Auditor of State’s office. She provided a fund balance report to the Trustees to aid in budget planning discussions.

Next, Tim Kasper and Tom Franek from the Community Evaluations & Accomplishments Committee (CEAC) presented their proposed Master Plan for development the Township property on State Route 82. Mr. Kasper noted that the preliminary plan be used during the grant application process; in addition, it will make it easier for Regional Planning to assist with development plans for the area. Mr. Kasper and Mr. Franek emphasized the importance of having a professional drawing completed and attached to the master plan as well as the need to have electricity and water available at the property, since everyone agreed that a pavilion would be incorporated into the plan.

Based on feedback from the community, both gentlemen shared interest in connecting the Township’s park property to locations throughout the Township via a walking trail. To that end, the Trustees encouraged CEAC members to discuss the possibility of a future connecting trail with the property’s surrounding property owners. In related news, a trail camera at the park captured a photo of hunter carrying a gun on the property where no hunting is allowed. Trustees approved the purchase of several “No Hunting” signs, which Township Services Manager Tom Matota will have posted. Lastly, Trustee Steve Pancost provided the CEAC with a list of potential grant opportunities for the park.

On behalf of the Fire Department, Gary Bott reported that the 2015 report includes a slightly longer response time due to multiple incoming calls coming in simultaneously. He also noted that Hiram Fire Department will receive a check for $2,500 from America’s Farmers Grow Communities, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund. He thanked Trustee Jack Groselle, who applied for the grant, and directed the funds to the Fire Department. Mr. Bott reported that the Department is on their 65th call this year.

Kathy Schulda provided an update on the Village Gate siren Memo of Understanding. She shared that the Township’s solicitor Chris Meduri will write a resolution for an assessment of $300 for each building permit issued within the Village Gate Development. Ms. Schulda noted that Mr. Meduri will include all pertinent Ohio Revised Codes in the resolution. Ms. Schulda also noted that Trustee meeting minutes will be forwarded to Hiram Village on a quarterly basis, in order to accurately represent the Township’s elected official’s time spent in the Town Hall for tax purposes.

Next, Trustees discussed a letter received from the Portage County Commissioners. The Commissioners sent a draft letter addresses to James Zehringer, Director of ODNR, and John Moore, City of Akron Director for Trustees approval. The letter is a request to have Heckman Water Resources, the owner of the hydraulic fracking waste storage well on Allyn Road, to either pipe product from State Route 82 or create an access road from the State Route to the disposal well.

In his report, Mr. Matota noted that the New Holland Tractor, which was previously discussed, has been purchased from Miner’s Tractor Sales, Inc. In Resolution 2016-17 Trustees unanimously approved the purchase of a state bid Alamo mower for $52,176.00. They also approved a request for a pressure washer, which Mr. Matota will purchase locally. Lastly, Mr. Matota noted that as of mid-February, the road crew had used 180 tons of salt on Township roads.

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As the proud sponsor of Girl Scout Troop 90402 in Garrettsville, every year the winery is converted into Girl Scout cookie headquarters for our troop to get their cookies to you. While the Girl Scouts did an amazing job of selling cookies, a few curious parents have asked what wine pairs well with the rest of the Girl Scout cookies after last week’s article? There are so many options with 8 great cookies this year, so here are the pairings for the remaining cookies. (If you missed the first pairing be sure to pick up last week’s copy of The Weekly Villager!)

Let’s start with my favorite Girl Scout Cookie – the Samoa. This delectable caramel, coconut and chocolate-covered cookie has so many flavors that pairing it with a particular wine is tough. However I had a bottle of Tawny Port and sampled it with the cookie. It was so unexpected. The nutty flavors of the Port really brought out the caramel and coconut of the cookie without losing the cookie flavor.

Next is the Trefoil cookie. This shortbread cookie could be paired with almost any wine since it is so light. I was really excited to try our Raspberry wine with the Trefoil and was even happier when it turned out to be a great pairing. I really think the Trefoil would taste good with any other wine but the raspberry flavors were greatly enhanced by the shortbread.

After a successful release of the new gluten free cookie - the Toffee-tastic is available again this year in our area. This buttery cookie with toffee chips is a great addition to the cookie selection. The challenge to pair something so buttery with a wine was tough but I decided to give a couple of wines a chance. Initially I had paired this with our sweet and tart Cranberry wine and while it was a good combination I felt like it was missing something. So I went to the opposite side and opened a bottle of an oaked Chardonnay. Oaked Chardonnays are known for their buttery flavor so the combination of the buttery cookie really melded well with the wine.

Finally for this week I paired a relatively new cookie, Savannah Smiles, with our Chambourcin. This lemon crispy cookie covered in powered sugar can be difficult to pair since lemon is such an overpowering flavor. But the smooth finish of the Chambourcin reduced the bite from the lemon flavor and made this a great pair. The Savannah Smiles cookie is the signature cookie representing the Girl Scouts 100th anniversary is a great way to end our cookie tasting this year.

Not a fan of cookies or sticking to your New Year’s Resolution? You can still support the Girl Scout Troops - we have challenged our troop to raise enough money to send 400 boxes of cookies to the troops overseas! Stop by the winery to help this great cause!

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Many parents and grandparents create UGMA or UTMA accounts as college savings vehicles. You can invest for a child’s education while transferring income-producing assets to that child (and their presumably lower tax bracket).

UGMAs were created by the Uniform Gifts to Minors Act (UGMA), which allows a donor to irrevocably gift cash and securities to a child or teenager. The parallel Uniform Transfers to Minors Act (UTMA) created the UTMA, which extends the UGMA parameters: a UTMA lets minors receive gifts of art, real estate, patents, and other non-securities assets.1,2,3

UGMA & UTMA accounts address a minor concern. You may be thinking, “Well, I know outright gifts to a minor aren’t subject to federal tax, so why set up a UGMA or UTMA? Why don’t I just gift the money or securities outright?”

Do you really want to do that?You probably want some control. Most likely, you

don’t want your teenager buying and selling securities – and neither do brokerages. And in many states, minors are not allowed right of contract, and therefore cannot own stocks, bonds, life insurance, or other such assets. You might also want to see that any cash you gift is not spent frivolously. If these concerns speak to you, UGMA and UTMA accounts are worth a look.1

You can use these accounts to gift up to $14,000 in money or property to a minor in 2016. Because the gift is irrevocable, you are the custodian of the asset(s) and the minor is the owner. In colloquial terms, these UGMA or UTMA accounts are “trust funds,” yet they are not trusts that would require the involvement of an attorney. While the minor owns the cash or property within the UGMA or UTMA account as soon as the asset transfer occurs, the custodian manages that cash or property until the child reaches the vesting age (the age at which the

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UGMA & UTMA Accountstrust term expires).1,3

As custodian, you are not the only one who can make irrevocable transfers of cash or property into the account; parents, grandparents, relatives, and friends may all do so. A sizable college fund may be built with a UGMA or UTMA account, whether the assets are held in cash or invested. When the account owner reaches “maturity,” he or she may spend that money for college.1,3

Is there a potential downside of UGMA or UTMA accounts? Yes. To repeat, you are the custodian, the minor is the owner. When that minor becomes a legal adult, the account terminates and the account owner gets to spend the funds as he or she wishes. It’s a free country… and it is possible that today’s college fund will become tomorrow’s Corvette. So you do want the owner and the custodian on the “same page” when it comes to the intent of the account, and on good terms as well.1

Another potential issue to consider: if you are custodian of one of these accounts and you pass away before the account terminates, the assets within the UGMA or UTMA account will be considered part of your taxable estate.1

An underpublicized option worth exploring. UGMA and UTMA accounts may give your family the potential to create a nice pool of money for college while lowering your income taxes in the process.

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

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Citations1 - finaid.org/savings/ugma.phtml [1/18/16]2 - finance.zacks.com/difference-between-529-custodial-account-1404.html [1/18/16]3 - merrilledge.com/college-savings/custodial#tab2 [1/18/16]

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drove off to A Night at the Races on Saturday, March 12, at the Ravenna Elks Club and here’s how it went—straight from the horse’s mouth...or some other portion of its anatomy.

Good crowd, more people in attendance than last year, and most of them were very well behaved; any who weren’t—“the usual suspects”-- were probably veterans of detention hall anyway. Tellers at the redemption tables and the bet takers (bookies) seemed to be doing a brisk business. There were attendees from across the

community—neighborhood groups, staff, teachers and administrators, a full spectrum of parents( One was at the entrance telling Coach Matt Pfleger how he had in-spired her son to get serious about taking up the discus), friends of the effort and the district. There was spirited support for the horses in all of the races. Some of the horses , named by their owners, had titles approaching scatological; others were just very “punny”. The action started in earnest after a fine rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner” and simply grew from there.

As usual, the prize baskets up for auction were amazing. Plenty of Garfield items, including apparel and family passes, were in evidence, The PTO chipped in books and such, the lottery was getting a workout, gas and cash cards were attractive, a basket featuring the movie “Frozen” was humongous, as was a “House” basket next to it. A goodly percentage of local businesses ponied up to support the cause, as did quite a number of individual entrepreneurs—Origami Owl, Avon, Monica Potter, Tastefully Simple, L’Oreal, Thirty-one, Creekside Farms maple syrup; wine, personal care products were big. A whitewater rafting adventure was on the line, courtesy of Mike Keas of Geauga Vision. Whoever lucked out on the Stout Cake and homemade pies can call 330-527-2577 to reach the Gourmaybe Baker.

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Since it appears that we will be having an early spring with the recent warm temperatures and rainy nights, I thought it appropriate to discuss the “Great migration” instead of finishing up the series on the toughest family on the block. No I am not going to launch into a political discussion about immigration, and no we are not talking about birds, Monarchs, or whales. All which I might add, can migrate several thousand miles. What we will be talking about in this issue, is a migration of no more than 200 yards. It is a phenomenon that occurs every spring when the night temperature has been around 50 degrees for a few nights and is raining. Granted not the most ideal situation to go out and see one of nature’s wonders, but you won’t be disappointed. This past Thursday and Sunday nights the great migration occurred.

W hat I am talking about is the yearly migration of certain species of salamanders, especially the mole salamanders. Mole salamanders get their name from their subterranean h a b i t s . T h e y commonly spend

11 months out of view as they move about the forest floor in underground tunnels and burrows produced by small mammals. These stout-bodied animals are very shy and are unlikely to be seen unless you are actively searching for them. Their ability to burrow under rocks, logs, moss, and other vegetative debris makes them virtually invisible. It is here hidden from view where the salamanders will spend their days foraging for a variety

of invertebrates such as earthworms, snails, grubs, and ground beetles. Ohio has 7 species of mole salamanders, with the Spotted, Jefferson, and occasionally the Small Mouthed found in Northeast Ohio. Mole salamanders are classified in the family Ambystomatida. There are 4 other family groups of salamanders in Ohio, totaling 16 species, including the largest salamander, the Eastern Hellbender. What makes the mole salamanders so fascinating is the spring migration into their breeding pools, the exact same pools where they were hatched and subsequently emerged as adults.

In early spring when temperatures have been above 50 for a few days, mole salamanders make their migrations to “vernal” and/or permanent woodland pools where they congregate in large numbers to breed. These migrations occur primarily on rainy nights, and individuals may migrate to woodland pools from as far as 150 yards away. They return to the ponds where they were born. Vernal pools are dry for a portion of the year, lack of fish which prey upon salamander and frog eggs and larvae, have aquatic insect larva, fairy shrimp, and fill up with spring rains and/or snow melt. Oblivious to any curious on-lookers they have one thought in mind…get to the breeding pools. Once in the pools, the males will leave their triangular shaped sperm packets called spermatophores on the pool floor, where they will be picked up by the female and used to fertilize her eggs. Eggs are laid in masses which range from the size of golf balls c o n t a i n i n g a b o u t 2 0 eggs(Jefferson) to that of tennis balls containing about 100 eggs(Spotted). Salamander eggs are surrounded by a mass of jelly and usually attached to a twig. This distinguishes them from wood frog egg masses in which single eggs are merely clustered together to form a basketball sized mass or toad eggs which are long strings of a gelatinous substance with the eggs inside. Salamander eggs will hatch in four to seven weeks, and larvae will feed on small invertebrates in the pond until they metamorphose and move onto land in the autumn. Spotted salamander adults grow to 6 – 10 in long, while the Jefferson is smaller, reaching a length of 3-4 inches. Adult mole salamanders can live between 15-20 years. Many salamanders die before they reach the land-dwelling juvenile stage due to predators, disease, or contamination of the pool due to herbicide or chemical runoff. Owls, raccoons, skunks, and foxes all find the adults a tasty treat during the migration period.

Spring migrations of mole salamanders are a fascinating and awe-inspiring event, for both children and adults alike. During migration, salamanders may have to cross roads which have been made through wetlands or forests and can be run over by passing cars. In many park districts in Northeastern Ohio, including Geauga and Summit, they close the roads where these migrations take place to prevent killing these important indicator species. Since the Mole Salamander relies on vernal pools for breeding and adjacent forested habitat for their adult life, a decline in population can be the “first alert” that there is a problem in the ecosystem. Threats to this species include the destruction of wetland habitat. The filling and/or draining of vernal pool areas, fertilizer, insecticides, and herbicide runoff, can all contribute to the decline of this fascination creature.

It may be too late this year to witness this event, but mark your calendar for next year. You won’t be disappointed.

O.K., I can definitely understand the viewpoint of the older brother in the Prodigal Son scenario and I have to wonder if there might be a story to be told about how family life went on after the younger brother returned, all contrite and grateful for a crust of bread, let alone the Fatted Calf. The older brother, upon reflection, probably could understand his father’s actions, especially if he had a son of his own who was a pistol. However, IF the returned prodigal then proceeded to return to “wine, women and song”, Part II, there might be repercussions that would make “Family Feud” look like “Mr. Rodgers’ Neighborhood.” The feline version of this instructive tale is going on, with variations and interpretations, in my house this very moment.

Champ, the recently-returned low cat-on-the-totem pole, so to speak, had apparently spent his six months or so abroad entertaining his little kitty imagination with new things that he might do upon returning. And now he’s doing them.

He has found a bag or two of cat food that I keep in reserve against the inevitable day when I forget to fetch some new stuff into the house to stave off starvation and imminent death of the furry inhabitants. Not only did he find the bags, he proceeded to open them to check out the contents. Some he liked; some, not so much. Many of the old cat toys have reappeared. I know this because I have stepped on them. The scratching pad is getting a new work-out. He’s been spending time chewing his way out of a cardboard box. It’s open; he gets inside and gnaws at the flaps and corners. He’s joined Bob in enjoying drinking from the bathroom faucet (They all—even Spooky from the basement—much prefer that to drinking from their fountain in the basement, where their food is. What they like to do with the fountain is to knock off its top and play in the water.) whenever they get the chance. Makes brushing teeth in the morning an adventure of sorts (I’m not real adventurous in the morning). He found the stash of cat treats by the back door and punctured their seals to see what might be tasty...and to see how far across the kitchen floor he could scatter them—and the dog treats too, of course. Definitely did not care for the People Crackers for dogs.

SOMEBODY—casting no aspersions here—has apparently been doing consumer research down in the litter box area. (We followed standard procedure here, one box per cat and “one for the house” but since two of the kitties have left us, there are spares) Boxes—and litter—not used for some time are, all of a sudden, being patronized quite vigorously. I feel that I should channel Mr. Whipple, who used to tell shoppers, “Please don’t squeeze the Charmin.” Only, I’d have to say, “Please don’t fling the litter.”

Side note : Anybody else see the news item about Boeing Aircraft working on a self-sterilizing bathroom for its planes? More people being jammed onto planes and less time on the ground for cleaning have created “a situation” where these necessary features (That’s what a sanitary facility , whether indoor or out, used to be called, “the necessary”) are not quite what a passenger might hope when having to use one. Anyhow, Boeing says that, by using what they called “Far” ultraviolet light—not harmful to humans-- for 3 seconds, they could sanitize all surfaces in the space. If this technology works out, I’m going to have a litter box area, a bathroom—maybe kitchen too—that glows purple all night.

Back to cats. How do I know that it’s Champ that is doing this? Well, strictly speaking, I don’t. Never have seen him do anything untoward. Haven’t seen a thing. But this stuff did not go on while he was gone. The evidence is all circumstantial but the bad guys on TV get sent up the river all of the time this way. Judge Judy would buy it, I’ll bet.

Also about cats.... The journal Applied Animal Behavior reports that some animal owners may be petting their cats all wrong. (Good enough for ‘em, I say) These researchers—they get paid for this—claim that cats like being touched around the face (eyes and ears) and dislike any action around their tails, especially at the base. They are also pickier about how their owners pet them than strangers ( See above comment). And finally, cats appreciate/are less annoyed by music written especially for their pitch (an octave higher) and tempo (based on purring),rather than classical music. Well, La-di-dah. No a capella kitty.

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No cat cantatas. My personal ensemble here may well be rappers or gang-bangers, heavy on the percussion and “things that go bump in the night.” Not likely to hit the Billboard Top 100.

And speaking of numbers.... There’s a Mamma Cat on the porch who looks like she’s about to pop. The last two times that she did this (Probably with the connivance of the NFL linebacker cat who shows up from time to time), she had the kittens inside somebody’s boat, which had a loose cover. The neighbor cat-finder girl usually could locate them and distribute them to friends and family. She’s moved and I can’t quite see shipping them to Tennessee. Anybody want a kitten?

Ogden Nash—“The trouble with a kitten’s that.... Eventually, it becomes a cat.”

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