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Garrettsville - Under the guidance of their Art teacher, Mrs. Kristine Gilmer, many students at James A Garfield Middle School created handmade Valentine cards for the troops. Students folded, cut, glued, and penned words of kindness for those who are in our military doing their jobs to insure our freedom.

In cooperation with Operation Valentine, a project to send messages to our service men and women, cards were delivered to Carlson Funeral Home, a local sponsor of the event. Their messages of thanks and support will be delivered through Veterans & Family Memorial Care.

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aurora – 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.org. The Aurora community for years has played host to the area’s Relay for Life event in an effort to raise awareness and donations for the American Cancer Society. This year, for the first time, Portage County will host one combined Relay for Life event in Ravenna on May 21st to support the fight against cancer. Members of Aurora Relay for Life teams have organized the 2016 Northern Portage Relay for Life 5K & 1 Mile run as an opportunity for people to participate in a fun event that promotes health and fitness while also giving to a good cause.

“With the official Relay for Life event moved to Ravenna this year, we wanted to offer the 5K run and a 1 Mile jog as a way to continue to the Aurora tradi-tion of community events. Participants will not only get the opportunity to get some exercise, they will receive some great giveaways and the opportunity to win some prizes! We are excited to host the event at Sunny Lake. We scheduled this event on May 7th to occur 2 weeks before the Portage County Relay so that all proceeds can be donated to the cause.” – Greg Tomasko, Race Director

Nearly every person on this planet is affected by cancer in some way. Whether it is a diagnosis of a family member, friend or loved one, or themselves; cancer is something we all know. The 2016 Northern Portage Relay for Life 5K & 1 Mile run will donate 100% of its proceeds to the American Cancer Society and the fight against cancer. Participants can sign up on the race website at www.NPortageRFL5k.org. 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.

Greg added: “It is a testament to our community to see the donations and involvement of local area businesses in this event. We cannot thank everyone enough for simply signing up to donate and run. The addition of sponsors allows our team to offer more to all of the participants and to the American Cancer Society as well.”

The latest race information can be found on the race website. Registration is available there. The reg-istration fee for the 5K run is currently at a discounted “early-bird” rate until February 29th. Those wishing to register for the 1 mile jog or those who simply would like to donate can do so at the race website as well.

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Portage Park District Seeks Nominations for Annual Environmental Awards Dinner

ravenna - The 18th Annual Portage Environmental Conservation Awards Dinner will take place Saturday April 30th and will feature a reception with live music, hors d’oeuvres featuring local foods, a silent auction, a buffet dinner and more.

The dinner steering committee is seeking nominations for potential awardees to be honored at the event. Nominations for this year’s awards will be considered based on their contributions to Portage County’s environment through education, green business, green development, stewardship or environmental activism.

Nominations should include the nominee’s name and contact information along with a paragraph describing their contribution to Portage County’s environmental conservation. Visit the Park District’s website to download a nomination form at www.portageparkdistrict.org. Send nominations by February 28th to Portage Park District, 705 Oakwood St. Suite G-4, Ravenna, OH 44266 or email [email protected]

Fundraising proceeds will benefit the Portage Park District Foundation’s mission to support our local parks and green spaces.

The dinner will be held April 30th at the Kent American Legion, 1945 Mogadore Road from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Call the Portage Park District Foundation at (330) 678-9127 for more information.

H i r a m – H i r a m College’s most famous alumnus, President James A. Garfield, was the subject of a TV special called “Murder of a President” which aired on Feb. 2 at 9 p.m. on PBS. Hiram College archivist and Garfield expert Jennifer Morrow provided research assistance for both the special and the book it’s based on, Destiny of the Republic by Candice Millard.

The prog ram ai r s during a significant year for Garfield’s history. 2016 marks the 135th anniversary of Garfield’s death and inauguration and the 185th anniversary of his birth.

Morrow’s work with the company that produced “Murder of a President,” Apograph Productions, began in February 2014 when an employee of the company contacted her. As archivist, Morrow, who has been in the position for nine years, preserves information and artifacts in the college’s archival and special collections, manages access to the archives and provides research and reference services to anyone using them. PBS will credit the Hiram College Archives as a resource in the special as a result of Morrow’s collaboration with the production company.

“I provided Apograph researchers access to the James A. Garfield Collection and answered questions that they had regarding the collection and the life of Garfield,” explained Morrow. “Naturally, the production company was very interested in visual materials and I provided extremely high resolution scans of photographs in the collection for use in the special.”

Apograph also used another one of Morrow’s projects to help with research for the program. Morrow created a digital version of the college’s Garfield Collection through a grant from the Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation.

The collection is part of the C l e v e l a n d M e m o r y Project and gave Apograph an opportunity t o p rev iew photographs before deciding whether or not to include them in the special.

“The most exciting part is knowing that some wonderful photographs will be viewed by more people than we could have ever hoped,” said Morrow.

Morrow also currently has an exhibit on Garfield’s election on display in the Archives Reading Room of the library. The exhibit honors both the important year in Garfield history and the upcoming election. The exhibit will be on display through early summer and will be followed with a display on the assassination and funeral of Garfield.

“Garfield’s story is important for many reasons,” said Morrow. “He was one of the ultimate self-made men.”

In addition to attending what was then called the Western Reserve Eclectic Institute, Garfield worked as a janitor at the college to pay for his tuition, and later went on to serve as the institution’s highest leader.

“Here was a man who lost his father at age two and at an early age had to start earning money for the family,” Morrow explained. “He did that but also found a way to improve himself.”

Hiram College Archivist Assists with ‘Murder of a President’

Pictured above: Morrow discusses an insert from a June 1880 issue of Harper’s Weekly that features James A. Garfield and Chester A. Arthur as the Republican nominees for president and vice president at the time. The piece is part of Hiram College’s Garfield Collection and Morrow’s current exhibit on the election of Garfield.

Pictured at left: Hiram College Archivist Jennifer Morrow holds one of the American flags that was draped over James A. Garfield’s casket.

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Garrettsville Youth Baseball SignupsIt’s that time of year again! Garrettsville Youth Baseball has joined up with Mantua, Kent, Aurora, Streetsboro and Windham Youth Baseball to make this a great season for our kids ages 4 and up. For more information please contact Brent Carter 330-977-0191, Bill Peska 330-348-1687 or Brian Wiczen 330-977-0016.

4-H All Stars4-H All Stars are now enrolling new members for the coming year. Youth must be 5-18 years as of Jan 1st, 2016 and live in Portage County. Our club offers many projects: small animals, sewing, cooking, quilting, photography, electricity, wood working, small engines and many more. We meet in Nelson Township. Call Janet 440-548-5142 for more information.

Am. Legion Breakfast Mondays

Legion 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 !

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!

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

Kindergarten RegistrationSchedule Today

The James A. Garf ie ld School District is now taking reservations for Kindergarten registration for children that will turn age 5 before September 30, 2016. Registration will take place on Friday, March 18th, Monday, March 21st, and Tuesday, March 22nd, 2016. Please call the Elementary School office at 330-527-2184 to schedule an appointment.

Winter Trap Shooting1st & 3rd Saturdays

The Streetsboro Sportsman Association is hosting winter trap shoots on the first and third Saturdays of the month at 1:00 in the afternoon for the months of Jan. through March. Rounds of trap will cost $3 to defray the cost of targets. The public is invited to participate. More info on this and other competitions at the club are available on the Streetsboro sportsman Association Facebook page. The club is located at 11280 Bloom Road, Nelson Township 44231.

Free LessonsJan 31

Free lessons for bagpipes, snare, tenor and bass drums Sundays at Arms Trucking Co.

(old Claridon School – back door). Beginners at 4pm. Call ahead 440-682-0668 or [email protected].

Garfield Hotstove Baseball Sign Ups

FebruaryHotstove Baseball sign ups will be held at the Garrettsville YMCA on Feb 2,4,9,11,16,18,23,and 25 from 6 to 7:30. We are looking to have E/EE team this year also please sign up in Feburary. Prices are the same as last year T-ball $65, CP $75, and H,G and F $85.Kids from surrounding areas are also able to sign up if you do not have baseball available. Questions call Phil at 330-233-0419 or Colleen at 330-524-2807.

FrogWatch USAFeb 4 & 18

Are you in te res ted in conservation? Become a citizen scientist and certified FrogWatch USA volunteer! Trainings will be held at the Hiram College James H. Barrow Field Station from 7-9pm on Feb 4th & 18th. You will learn about local amphibian calls and their habitats, and how to collect data from your own backyard to contribute to the national effort towards amphibian and wetland conservation. Cost is $5 per person. Questions? Email: [email protected].

Soup SupperFeb 5

The Mantua American Legion and Auxiliary monthly soup supper will be Feb 5th at 6pm at the Mantua Center School gym, 1174 Mantua Center Rd. A variety of soups, salads and desserts will available, plus a hot dog bar for $7 or $3 for children.

A 2016 Vendor Pop-up!Feb 6

Small business owners will “pop-up” at the Kent Wells Sherman House 250 East Erie St., once again. We will be there on Saturday, February 6th, noon to 4pm. Please come to shop for Valentine’s Day, NE Ohio winter weather,

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Scotch DoublesFeb 6

The Garrettsville Fireman’s A s s o c i a t i o n a n d a r e a businesses are holding a Scotch doubles fundraiser on Feb 6th at 8pm at SkyLanes. All proceeds will be donated to Dennis Stewart, a fireman for the Garrettsville Freedom Nelson Joint Fire District, who was injured in a motor vehicle accident with significant injuries and recovery time. Tickets are $40 per couple; includes shoe rental, food and drinks. Tickets can be purchased at the fire department on Elm Street, Mon-Fri from 8-4. There will also be a Chinese auction and 50/50 raffle.

Monthly DanceFeb 6

Portage County Chapter #600 Parents Without Partners monthly dance will be Feb 6th from 7:30-11:30pm at the Ritchie Memorial Shelter House, 109 West Ave in Tallmadge. Open to the public. Cost is $6 for members and $8 for non-members. For more information call Warrine 330-322-9559.

Youth Baseball/Softball Signups

Feb 6, 10, 13The Newton Falls Youth Baseball/Softball League signups will be Feb 6th from 10-2, Feb 10th from 5-8pm and Feb 13th from 10-2. All signups will be held at the Newton Township Administrative Building, 4410 Newton Falls-Bailey Rd., Newton Falls.

Windham Hot Stove SignupsFeb 6 & 17

Windham Hot Stove Baseball & Softball sign ups at Windham Town Hall will be Feb 6th from 9-11am and Feb 17th from 5-7pm. Fees are to be paid at signups. There will be no late signups this year! Discounts for families with more than 2 kids playing. Contact Matt Hill 330-618-1040 for 2016 fees and questions.

Pancake BrunchFeb 7

Windham Lions Club is teaming up with the Windham High School football team for their monthly pancake brunch on Feb 7th at the Windham Brick Chapel from 8am-1pm.

Proceeds from presale tickets will go to the Windham Varsity Football Team. For tickets call Anthony Maiorca at 330-646-4179.

4 Chaplains ProgramFeb 7

Atwood-Mauck Post 459 Burton-Middlefield 4 Chaplains Program will be Feb 7th at 3pm at the Legion Home on Goodwin Street. Open to the public. Contact Skip 440-313-2095 for more information.

Free LessonsFeb 7

Free lessons for bagpipes, snare, tenor and base drums. Sundays at Arms Trucking Co. (Old Claridon School – back door). Beginners at 4pm. Call ahead 440-682-0668 or [email protected].

Crescent Chapter MeetingFeb 8

Crescent Chapter NO. 7 O.E.S. of Garrettsville will meet on Feb 8th with a pot luck dinner at 6:30pm.

Jesus Pancake SupperFeb 9

Mardi Gras comes but once a year, so you don’t want to miss the fun at the 11th Annual Jesus Pancake Supper on Feb 9th from 5:30-7pm in the Fellowship Hall of Hilltop Christian Church. There will be prizes, crafts, fellowship and free pancakes, sausage, juice, milk and coffee. The church is located at; 4572 W. Prospect St. in Mantua.

StorytimeFeb 9

2nd Tuesday Storytime at Maplewood Christian Church.

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

Community Evaluations and Accomplishments Committee

Feb 9The Community Evaluations a n d A c c o m p l i s h m e n t s Committee (CEAC) of Hiram Township will be meeting on Feb 9th at 7pm at 1st floor Kennedy Center, Hiram College. Come and add your input to the Master Plan for the Township park property! This is a public meeting; any Township resident is eligible to serve on the committee.

Ash Wednesday MassFeb 10

St. Joseph’s in Mantua will have Ash Wednesday Masses on Feb 10th at 8am & 7pm. The faithful are welcome to attend either service. The church is located at 11045 St. Joseph Blvd. in Mantua.

Ash Wednesday ServiceFeb 10

Christ Lutheran Church will begin the Lenten season with a special Ash Wednesday worship service on Feb 10th at 7:30pm. The service will include special choir music, a children’s sermon, Holy Communion and the Imposition of Ashes. In addition, a hot supper will be served in the Fellowship Hall from 6:30-7:15pm as a convenience for worshipers. For more

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IDEA Funds MeetingFeb 11

James A. Garfield School District will be holding a public meeting on Feb. 11. This will provide the opportunity for questions/comments regarding the spending of IDEA funds for our district before the monthly board meeting. Please join us at the Elementary PD Center on Thursday at 6:45 pm.

Fish DinnerFeb 12

Garrettsville Eagles fish dinner will be Feb 12th from 4-7:30pm. Dinners are $9 each: fish, shrimp or chicken. To-go orders 330-527-2330. The Eagles is located at 8149 Water Street.

Comedy NightFeb 13

Comedy Night presented by The Ravenna Area Chamber of Commerce will be Feb 13th at the Ravenna Elks Lodge, 776 N. Freedom St. Join us for an evening of laughs, dinner and fun. Tickets are $40, available at the Chamber office, Print & Sign Express, Hometown Bank, Portage Community Bank and The Ravenna Elks. 6pm social hour, 7pm dinner

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Hunters EducationFeb 13 & 20

Required before getting an Ohio hunting license, you must pass a hunter education course. Feb 13th and 20th from 9-5 at Garrettsville YMCA. To register call the Ohio Division of Wildlife: 1-800-282-3557. Children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Bring a bagged lunch. Students must attend both sessions.

Valentine’s Day BreakfastFeb 14

Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Newton Falls Post 3332 Valentine’s Day Breakfast Fundraiser - The public is welcome to join us Feb 14th from 8:30 to noon for breakfast with a special token of appreciation for your Valentine. We will be serving Scrambled Eggs, Pancakes, Biscuits & Gravy, Potatoes, Bacon, Sausage and Orange Juice, Coffee & Tea. The cost is $7.00 per person, children under 4 eat free. Breakfast will take place in our Banquet Hall at 433 Arlington Rd. Newton Falls. All proceeds to benefit local veterans and veterans programs.

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The Freedom History Group will hold its next meeting February 9 at 1 p.m. at the Freedom Community Center (former Methodist Church on SR 700); the Community Center is VERY handicapped accessible. Bring your memories, old pictures, newspaper articles and join us for an interesting and fun afternoon.

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Keep Your Kids Safe OnlineStacy turner Contributing reporter

According to Department of Justice estimates, there are 750,000 sexual predators online at any given moment. In this age of social networking, children can become targets simply be being online. In fact, the Journal of Adolescent Health reported that 26% of online sex offenders used the victim’s social networking site to gain information about the victim’s whereabouts at a specific time. So what’s the best way to protect your children?

On Wednesday, February 10th, Crestwood Schools will present “Internet Safety for Parents,” to help parents keep children stay safe online. This free program will feature nationally recognized author, TEDx speaker, and Internet safety expert Ms. Jesse Weinberger. Her presentation will review specific online platforms to share her recommendations on which to avoid, which to allow with privacy settings, and what to watch out for in general. Parents will also be given a sample family digital use policy, which can be edited to suit their specific family’s needs.

Amy, a parent at a recent presentation, shared, “Jesse Weinberger is a presenter that all parents should be required to see! She tells it like it is, in a way that will scare you… in a good way. If you have a pre-teen or a teen you must, must, must hear her tips on Internet safety.” Amy continued, “Prior to Jesse’s course I thought that I was savvy to the kinds of trouble that was lurking on the Internet -- after all I am on Facebook and Instagram… oh boy I had no idea! Jesse’s no nonsense approach and interactive delivery make this sometimes touchy subject fun and fact filled.”

Over the course of the program, which will be held at the Crestwood Middle School from 7 - 9 pm, parents will learn more about cyberbullying, sexting, and social media, and how these tools can impact their children. In addition, Ms. Weinberger will share facts from recent criminal cases and their often-tragic outcomes. This presentation is meant for an adult-only audience due to the explicit and graphic of this content.

Another parent attendee, Greg, shared, “I have been a technology professional for 20 years and I thought I had a good understanding of what it meant to be safe on the Internet. Jesse opened my eyes to potential real threats that I did not know existed. Whether you are a technology novice or a so-called expert, you will learn something in this class that you will start applying immediately. I recommend this class to anyone who has a child and a device that connects to the Internet. ”

The program next Wednesday at CMS is free and open to all. Ideally, parents should be exposed to this course before their child starts the 3rd grade, which seems to be the time many children begin using smartphones. This program will share current statistics and help parents understand the various access methods and vulnerabilities. In addition, Ms. Weinberger’s book, “The Boogeyman Exists: And He’s in Your Child’s Back Pocket” will be available for sale for $20; Ms. Weinberger will be available to sign copies after the event, as well.

For more information, contact Lynne Morrison at [email protected].

Letters To The EditorDear eDitor

Monica Potter Home is inviting Garrettsville business owners to our store for an open house on Friday, February 12th to help celebrate our one year anniversary and Garrettsville!

We will be having media coverage throughout the day, food from area restaurants and a cake cutting ceremony at 11 a.m. Please stop by anywhere between 10 am and 2 pm to say hello, plug your store, and have some great local fare. Feel free to bring an item from your business so we can share it on our social media to promote local shopping.

If you plan on coming, please contact Jessica at [email protected] or call 220.931.2549 to RSVP by noon on February 9th.

Sincerely, Jessica Brokaw Seaman

Dear eDitor

I wish to thank my Secret Santa for the great and useful gifts left on my porch several days before Christmas. What a wonderful surprise. Yes, there really is a Santa and a very generous one who lives in Garrettsville. I am fortunate to have such thoughtful neighbors and friends. My sincere and warmest thanks.

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Dear eDitor I want to thank all of the people who voted for me

or supported the efforts to make Freedom a better place to live. In my 8 years as trustee, we made some progress, but the township being a dynamic entity, must grow and refine itself.

Please support and encourage the current board to address the following concerns. 1. Finish the drainage project at the bank of the Community Center (safety hazard), 3. Flagpole in front of the town hall needs to be maintained or removed, 3. Come into the 21st century by putting the cemetery record in an electronic file; this could be accessed from the website, 4. Create new ways to pay for desired improvements.

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Recently, Chris Craycroft, Director of the Portage Parks District, held a public meeting to learn residents’ thoughts on the Headwaters Trail, an eight-mile trail that runs from Mantua Village and through Mantua and Hiram Townships before ending in Garrettsville. Her goal in seeking public input is to help the Park District solicit state and federal grant funds that will help subsidize future trail improvements.

But before discussing the direction the Headwaters Trail is heading, it’s important to acknowledge where it first began. Back in the 1980s, the Erie Lackawana Railroad abandoned much of the line from Youngstown to Mantua, and sold off railway corridor. The Headwaters Land Trust was formed at that time; this group of concerned citizens raised funds and initiated the purchase of parts of the corridor from Garrettsville to Mantua. The name ‘Headwaters Trail’ reflects the Headwaters Land Trust’s work, as well as encompassing the headwaters of both the Mahoning and Cuyahoga Rivers that the trail crosses, which drain to the Gulf of Mexico and Great Lakes watersheds, respectively.

While the Portage Park District was formed 25 years ago in 1991, management of the Headwaters Trail didn’t begin at the park district until 1997. That was when

Portage Parks took over the development and management of the then three-mile Trail from Headwaters Land Trust. At that point, the Trail ran from State Route 700 to Garrettsville. By 1999, the park district added another three-mile segment to the trail, from Asbury Road to Mantua. This portion was funded through a NatureWorks grant and in-kind support. In 2003, a 1.8-mile portion was added when the Village of Mantua was awarded a Recreational Trails grant in addition to county funding to develop the bridge and trail west to Mennonite Road. In 2005, Portage Park District received a Clean Ohio Fund grant to acquire and develop the ‘missing link’ -- a trail connecting the portions between State Route 700 and Asbury Road.

Most recently, the Village of Mantua was awarded a Clean Ohio grant to develop a .3-mile link trail through town. This project will take place in 2016. In addition, a feasibility study is currently underway to determine alignment and cost estimates for a trail to link Mantua to Aurora.

As early as last summer, and again in the fall, the park district has sought public comments on the Headwaters Trail, first at a Bike & Brainstorm session held in conjunction with AMATS last July. Attendees rated the trail’s wayfinding and signage to be poor, and suggested extending the trail past Mennonite Road in Mantua, as

well as more trail connections in both directions. They suggested maintenance to rough portions of the trails as well as trimming plants and trees along the trailside, and a few suggesting paving the Headwaters Trail.

Many of the same topics were discussed at the recent meeting, as well. In addition, some commented to make at least a portion of the trail wheelchair and stroller accessible, potentially paving a section near Garrettsville to create a safer loop to encourage more usage. Others suggested adding more benches, water sources and restroom facilities, while others thought that the addition of interpretive signs for historical features like railroad landmarks, as well as natural landmarks like the watershed areas and cultural landmarks like the Buckeye Trail, would make the trail more user-friendlier. Trail connectivity was also of interest, as well as additional parking at the trailheads at Limeridge, Asbury, and Vaughn Roads. Others were interested in more naturalist programming for families, hiking clubs, and scouting groups, as well as more events that utilize the trail.

It’s not too late for you to share your thoughts on this local treasure. Visit the Portage Park District’s website to download a copy of the current four-part survey at: portageparkdistrict.org/headwaters-trail-improvement-meeting/.

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WindHam - On Thursday, January 28th, the Windham Board of Education recognized the students of the month from KT Elementary and the Junior/Senior High School.

Pictured above from left to right are - Front Row: Leiana Squires (Pre-k), Julie Stewart (2nd grade), Isabella Phillips (K), Landon Swearing (4th grade), Elijah Donham (1st grade), Aidan Hill (3rd grade), and Chase Eye (5th grade),

Back row: Deidra Hankins (10th grade), Paige Collins (8th grade), Jessica Riley (7th grade), Hannah Murton (6th grade), Nick Richter (9th grade), and School Board President Melissa Roubic.

Richard E. LiddleNewton Falls, OH

Richard E. Liddle, age 87 of Newton Falls, entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 25, 2016 at White Oak Manor. Richard was born on August 25, 1928 in Windham the son of Elijah & Laura S. (Polen) Liddle.

Richard married the love of his life, the former Lois M. Frederick on May 27, 1950. Richard & Lois have been blessed with 65 wonderful years of marraige. He has lived in Newton Falls, Southington and PA.

Richard was a veteran of the US Army, serving in WWII. He was a self employed bricklayer with Brick Layers Union 43 in Warren. Richard was a member of the Newton Falls VFW. He enjoyed working, hunting, fishing, solitaire, gardening and spending time with family at the cabin.

Memories of Richard will be carried on by his loving family; his wife Lois M. Liddle of Newton Falls; his daughter, Dixie (John) Buick of Cape Coral, FL; sons, Richard (Robin) Liddle Jr. of Southington, Harry Liddle of Southington, Thomas (Bonnie) Liddle of Cherry Tree, PA, Craig Liddle of Leavittsburg, and Mark (Deardra) Liddle of Salisbury, N.C.; brother, Wilbur (Mina) Liddle of Newton Falls, 15 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Richard was preceeded in death by his parents, daughter, Vickie (Liddle) Dietrich and his brother, Melvin Liddle.

Calling hours were held on Friday, January 29, 2016 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at James Funeral Home. Funeral Services were held on Saturday at 11:00 am at the funeral home. Richard has been laid to rest at Hawley Cemetery.

Arrangements have been entrusted to James Funeral Home, 8 East Broad Street Newton Falls, Ohio (330) 872-5440. Family and friends may view Richard’s obituary online and send condolences to his family at www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com.

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Once in a great while, you get to see the full circle effect of someone’s seemingly small act of kindness. That circle sometimes closes in the most unexpected and far-flung manner; nothing short of a miracle. Local medical professionals were witnesses to that miracle during a short-term mission trip to Nicaragua last week.

First though, we need to back up to that act of kindness by an unassuming Amish woman in Geauga County. This woman has a hard life. She is mother to four severely developmentally disabled children. She cares for them tirelessly, receiving some help along the way from physical therapists who work with the children to keep their limbs stronger and more flexible. When her children outgrow their wheelchairs, this woman donates them, simply leaving them at the office of physical therapist Tim Sommer, who has provided physiotherapy services to the disabled populations of Portage and Geauga counties for the past 13 years.

Sommer knows what to do with used wheelchairs. He refurbishes them, replacing worn parts and returning them to top condition. Then he packs them up and flies them to Nicaragua as extra baggage when he goes on his annual mission trip to serve the poor, elderly, and developmentally and physically disabled. He goes as part of a group of Christian physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, physicians, physician assistants, a nurse and pharmacist from the Portage/Geauga County area who travel with Living Waters Fellowship for Missions from Mantua to the neglected poor in Nicaragua. They stage a multiple-day medical/physical therapy clinic at Land of Judah, headquarters for Messiah Project Nicaragua, a mission outreach operated by American missionary Steve Bakos.

During one of the clinic days last week, the physical therapists met Luis, a 25-year-old young man with cerebral palsy that has left him severely developmentally disabled, one elbow locked in a hooked crook, malformed hands and feet, and unable to walk. His single mother is very poor, unable to provide anything more than basic hygiene and tender care for her son. She feeds him, dresses him, cleans him, and has carried him in her arms wherever she goes. She is very strong but very weary. She asked for help with simple necessities like milk, food and diapers. She was in tears during the clinic, explaining that she has been on a waiting list for three years for the Nicaraguan government to provide a wheelchair for her son, with no assurance she would ever receive one. During that visit, the physical therapists worked with Luis and matched him with a refurbished wheelchair that suited his needs and fit his frame perfectly… It was the chair donated by the Amish mother from Geauga County.

Just days later, the physical therapists delivered that wheelchair directly to Luis and his mother at their home, a simple shanty of cinder block walls, a corrugated tin roof and bare dirt floors. Their living room was nearly bare, hot and stuffy due to lack of ventilation in the 95-degree Nicaraguan climate.

“When we walked in, Luis was lying in bed with a fly net over him to keep the flies off,” Sommer describes. “When we put him in the new wheelchair, his mom began weeping, as her constant prayers to God were finally answered. It was overwhelming.”

Photographer Terry Tu n g a d d e d , “ Lu i s definitely had an expression of excitement in his face. He kept smiling during the fitting of the chair.

His mother was very grateful. She kept thanking God for answering her prayers.”

This is just one example — one story — about how one wheelchair has made a huge d i f f e r e n c e i n the life of one poor family in Nicaragua. More than 50 otherwise marginalized and neglected patients with disabilities received therapy, touch, prayer and healing during the physical therapy clinics last week while nearly 200 other patients received free medical attention from the physicians, physician assistants, nurse and pharmacist.

Sixteen wheelchairs and strollers were delivered last week, along with a half-dozen walkers and other equipment for the disabled donated by local people like the Amish mother from Geauga County. Dozens of new and gently-used pairs of athletic shoes — gathered via a collection drive spearheaded by a Crestwood High School student — were also given away to the elderly

and poor who typically either go barefoot or in flip-flops as they walk miles along dirt roads on a typical day.

Sommer wants people to never underestimate the impact of their seemingly small donations. “Donating a wheelchair or other equipment is almost as valuable as organ donation,” he says. “It gives new life and freedom to a handicapped child and their caretakers.”

As for Luis’ mother, she shared, “I had given up on the government and its promises. But I had a dream that God would provide.”

It simply takes individuals like the woman from Geauga County — and you — and me — to fulfill such dreams and extend the hand of God to those in need. The Scriptures

teach that the Body of Christ is universal: “God has put the body together, giving greater honor to the parts that lacked it, so that there should be no division in the body, but that its parts should have equal concern for each other. If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it.” And so, your small act of kindness brings healing to a part of the Body that has been suffering.

As Sommer puts it, “There’s no greater fulfillment than that.”

* Anyone interested in donating a wheelchair or other equipment to relieve the suffering in Nicaragua can reach physical therapist Tim Sommer at: (330) 569-8499.

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1. WORSE THAN MOST - The S&P 500 was down 5.0% (total return) in January 2016, its 3rd consecutive negative January. January’s performance was worse than 91% of the last 300 months (i.e., 25 years). The S&P 500 consists of 500 stocks chosen for market size, liquidity and industry group representation. It is a market value weighted index with each stock’s weight in the index proportionate to its market value (source: BTN Research). 2. FIRST QUARTER - Over the last 25 years (1991-2015), the S&P 500 has gained +2.08% (total return) during the 1st quarter (January-February-March), a total that represents 21% of the index’s 25-year average annual return of +9.82%. 52% of the index’s gains have been achieved during the 4th quarter (October-November-December) over the last 25 years (source: BTN Research). 3. VOLATILE - 68% of January’s trading days produced total return gains or losses of at least 1% for the S&P 500. In the last 5 years (2011-15), 23% of trading days had gains or losses of at least 1% (source: BTN Research). 4. UPS AND DOWNS - The S&P 500 has gained +9.7% per year (total return) over the last 50 years (1966-2015) in spite of suffering through 8 bear markets of at least a 20% decline each time (source: BTN Research). 5. BAD START - 75% of the individual stocks in the S&P 500 (377 in total) were down in the month of January 2016, including 73 stocks (15% of the stocks in the index) that were down at least 15% (source: BTN Research). 6. WAS THE BEST - The top performing individual stock within the S&P 500 in calendar year 2015 gained +134%. That same stock fell 20% in January 2016 (source: BTN Research). 7. OVER THE NEXT DECADE - The Congressional Budget Offi ce (CBO) estimates that over the next 10 fi scal years (i.e., 2017-2026) the United States will take in $42.0 trillion of tax revenue but spend $51.4 trillion, i.e., a defi cit of $9.4 trillion (source: CBO). 8. NO! - The Federal Open Market Committee met last week and voted 10-0 to leave short-term rates unchanged. In the last 20 years (1996-2015), regional Fed bank presidents have cast 77 dissenting votes and board of governor members have cast 2 dissenting votes, the last being Mark Olsen’s dissent on 9/20/05 (source: Federal Reserve).

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How do you keep assets out of probate? If that estate planning question is on your mind, you should know that there are two basic ways to accomplish that objective.

One, you could create a revocable living trust. You can serve as its trustee, and you can fund it by retitling certain accounts and assets into the name of the trust. A properly written and properly implemented revocable living trust allows you to have complete control over those retitled assets during your lifetime. At your death, the trust becomes irrevocable and the assets within it can pass to your heirs without being probated (but they will be counted in your taxable estate). In most states, assets within a revocable living trust transfer privately, i.e., the trust documents do not have to be publicly filed.1

If that sounds like too much bother, an even simpler way exists. Transfer-on-death (TOD) arrangements may be used to pass certain assets to designated beneficiaries. A beneficiary form states who will directly inherit the asset at your death. Under a TOD arrangement, you keep full control of the asset during your lifetime and pay taxes on any income the asset generates as you own it outright. TOD arrangements require minimal paperwork to establish.2

This is not an either/or decision; you can use both of these estate planning moves in pursuit of the same goal. The question becomes: which assets should be transferred via a TOD arrangement versus a trust?

Many investment accounts can be made TOD accounts.

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TOD or Living Trust? A look at two basic methods for shielding assets from probate.Originally, that was not the case – for decades, only bank accounts and certain types of savings bonds could pass to beneficiaries through TOD arrangements. When the Uniform Transfer on Death Security Registration Act became law in the 1980s, the variety of assets that could be transferred through TOD language grew to include certificates of deposit and securities and brokerage accounts.2

Many investment & retirement savings accounts are TOD to begin with. Take IRAs and workplace retirement plans, for example. In the case of those assets, the beneficiary form legally precedes any bequest made in a will.3

The beauty of the TOD arrangement is that the beneficiary form establishes the simplest imaginable path for the asset as it transfers from one owner to another. The risk is that the instruction in the beneficiary form will contradict something you have stated in your will.

One common situation: a parent states in a will that her kids will receive equal percentages of her assets, but due to TOD language, the assets go to the kids not by equal percentage but by account, with the result that the heirs have slightly or even greatly unequal percentages of family wealth. Will they elect to redistribute the assets they have inherited this way, in fairness to one another? Perhaps, and perhaps not.

Placing valuable property items into a living trust makes sense. Real estate, ownership shares, precious metals, pricy collectibles such as fine art, classic cars, antiques, and rare stamps and coins – these are all worthy candidates for inclusion in a living trust. If your net worth happens to run well into the millions, these assets may constitute the bulk of it, and a trust offers a degree of protection for such assets that TOD language cannot. A trust also allows you to name a successor trustee, which TOD language cannot do for you.2

A “pour-over” will usually complements a revocable living trust. As your net worth will presumably keep growing after the trust is implemented, a “pour-over” will may be used to allow your executor to “pour over” assets not already in the trust at your death into the trust. That will mean added privacy for those assets in most states – but the downside is that these “poured-over” assets will be subject to probate.1

Of course, you can add and subtract from the original contents of a revocable living trust as you wish during your lifetime – you can remove assets retitled into it when it was originally created and retitle them again in your name, you can “pour in” new assets, and you can sell or give away specific assets in the trust.4

Is it ever wise to name a trust as the beneficiary of a retirement account? Under three circumstances, it might be worth doing. If you worry about your heirs rapidly spending down your IRA assets, for example, naming a trust as the IRA beneficiary more or less forces them to abide by a stretch IRA strategy. Are there “predators and creditors” who want some of your net worth? That is another reason to consider this move. If you want to leave your retirement account assets to someone who is currently a minor, this idea may be worthwhile as well.4

How complex should your estate planning be? A conversation with a trusted legal or financial professional may help you answer that question, and illuminate whether simple TOD language or a trust is right to keep certain assets away from probate.

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 high school bowling season is wrapping up, and this past Saturday, in the PTC tournament, Garfield senior Collin McGurer tossed a 280 game and 752 series. Collin has bowled in the Sky Lanes Saturday youth leagues for a long time, so his name should sound familiar. Sectional and district tournaments are next on the schedule, and I’d like to say good luck to all the high school bowlers!

In the 9:00 Trio, Sara Barker had one of her best days ever. Sara rolled games of 135, 140, and 112 for a 387 series, 111 pins over her 92 average. Kelly Stamnock was 50 pins over average with her 148 game. Other good games: Lydia Stall, 98 (46 over), Eric Schaefer, 128 (40 over), Emily Linamen, 148 (37 over), Brooke Collins, 139 (32 over), and Damian Tourville, 124 (30 over).

Travis Pennington, in the 11:00 league, tossed a great game of 161, 73 pins over his 88 average. Billy Radcliffe rolled a nice 224, 70 pins over his average. Ericq Williams was 53 pins over average with his 185 game. Gage Vetrano had one of his best sets, with games of 120, 135, and 126, for a 381 series, 99 pins over average for the day. Other good scores: David Martin, 204 (47 over), Piper Johannsmeier, 126 (39 over), Lauren Sanchez, 202 (36 over), Dominic White, 136 (36 over), Hunter Turnbaugh, 111 (34 over), Michael Lovejoy, 119 (34 over), Gary Pirrung, 162 (33 over), Conner Hunt, 122 (33 over), Mia Gullatta, 90 (32 over), Isaac Trickett, 134 (30 over), and Rayne Burdette, 106 (30 over).

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• New Moon – Feb 8th Full moon (Snow Moon or Hunger Moon) – Feb. 22rd • Look in the southeast sky for the stars in the constellation Scorpius tail, Shaula and Lesath. American Indians refered to them as “The Harbingers of Spring”. • Look for the conjunction of the moon, Venus, and Mars in the western night sky, Jupiter and its 4 moons in the Eastern sky. And watch for Saturn and Mercury in the southeast skies as they make their appearance in the predawn hours in mid Feb. • Ground Hog Day Feb 2nd. 6 more weeks of winter? • Look for “sheds” in the woods as deer begin to lose their antlers. • Keep an eye out for early waterfowl migrants on open water in late Feb. • As temperatures rise, Maple trees begin to awake in late Feb. yielding sweet sap which will be boiled down to make maple syrup. • Buds of Red Maples and Ash begin to swell and provide color to a drab woods. • Warm, sunny days will bring out Mourning Cloak butterflies to sip on tree sap flowing from wounded trees. • Watch for Golden-crowned Kinglets feeding with flocks of Chickadees, Nuthatches, and Titmice. • Skunk Cabbage should be emerging and flowering in wetland areas by late Feb. • Eagles and Owls are sitting on eggs. Young will hatch early next month. • Woods are waking up. Listen for Wood Frogs quacking” chorus when vernal pools first show open water. And listen for woodpeckers drumming on trees, this is their territorial call. • Clean and erect nest boxes for Wood Ducks, Kestrals, and Bluebirds.

Whispers from the WoodsJoe malmISur | Columnist

“Many of the events of the annual cycle recur year after year in a regular order. A year-to-year record of this order is a record of the rates at which solar energy flows to and through living things. They are the arteries of the land. By tracing their response to the sun, phenology may eventually shed some light on that ultimate enigma, the land’s inner workings.” –Aldo Leopold, A

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“I found this strange item while cleaning out my mother’s house. Can you give me some information about it?”

The item in question was a sort of slanted oblong wooden piece about two and a half inches long and an inch wide. One of the short ends was closed off, and the other had a small hole surrounded by a round metal attachment. Three of the four long sides were closed, but one was open. Some kind of silver plating was visible through the open side. “D.R.P, ang” was carved into another side, and another had a stamp affixed. The stamp shows an open eye and the words “HYGIENE-AUSSTELUNG DRESDEN MAI-OCTOBER 1911.”

While we haven’t yet been able to figure out what the object is, it seems to be some sort of souvenir from either the 1911 International Hygiene Exhibition or the German Hygiene Museum. “D.R.P, ang” most likely stands for “Deutsches Reichspatent angemeldet,” which means that a patent has been applied for or “patent pending.” The stamp is the logo for the International Hygiene Exhibition, a health-and-medicine-focused world fair that Karl August Lingner put on in Dresden in 1911. (Lingner made his money manufacturing mouthwash, so he may have had ulterior motives for emphasizing health and hygiene.)

The Exhibition was so popular that the exhibits were moved to a permanent home in the German Hygiene Museum, which is open to this day. The most famous exhibit is a transparent human figure, dramatically lit, through which one can see the systems of the body.

The museum went through an unsavory period beginning in the 1920’s when it became a supporter of “racial hygiene,” or eugenics. It continued to promote Nazi ideals through the 1940s, and even the transparent man was used in propaganda. In 2006, the German Hygiene Museum collaborated with the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum to host the Holocaust Museum’s exhibit, “Deadly Medicine.” The exhibit focused on eugenics and particularly how it was furthered by German doctors and scientists of the time. It continues to tour the world, and can even be viewed online [http://bit.ly/1PYWJrt].

Along with its permanent exhibitions on motion, the brain, eating and drinking, and sexuality, the German Hygiene Museum also currently has exhibits on AIDS as well as the dark side of the fashion industry.

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If you’re a Cleveland Browns fan, this weekend may not have any importance in your life. However, if you are Super Bowl commercials fan like I am – you cannot wait for Sunday, February 7th! While I am waiting between commercial breaks, my second favorite part of Super Bowl Sunday is the variety of chicken wings I get to eat.

I am a huge fan of buffalo chicken so that is usually my go-to flavor, however, buffalo sauce and wines usually are not considered to be the best combo. So after making a test batch of wings this past weekend I believe I have found some great wings and wine pairings.

We started with the basic BBQ wing. Knowing that the BBQ was going to be a heavier sauce with a smoky flavor I knew the wine had to have some boldness to it. At first I tried our Afterglow which is a sweet, chilled red, but the concord grape flavor did not match the heartiness of the BBQ sauce. So we went a little drier and paired it with our Cabernet Franc. This was a winner! The boldness from the Cab matched well with the BBQ wing.

Next we tried a Garlic Parmesan wing. This was a tough call but between pairing it with our Candlelight White which is a semi-sweet white or the Chardonnay, a dry white – the score was tied! Half of the group liked having the sweeter wine to offset the Garlic while the other half threw the penalty flag and said the Chardonnay paired better with the parmesan flavor.

With two more flavors to try the competition was growing. The next wing was a Jamaican Jerk rub wing. The jerk seasoning was intense and had a lot of peppery flavors which put up a fight. But everyone agreed that our blush wine, Pink Pug, won the battle. The sweetness of this wine pushed the Pink Pug into the end zone.

Finally, my favorite wing was set to end the game – Buffalo! To me this was a no brainer… Gewurztraminer would win this hands down. The peppery flavors of the Gewürztraminer would easily be a match for the buffalo flavors. Unfortunately, I forgot to buy some Gewürztraminer so my backup was a nice mild Riesling. The ending of this wing tasting ended with a surprise upset with the nutty finish of the Riesling taking over and winning the pairing contest with the buffalo sauce!

So as you prepare for your Super Bowl party this weekend – be sure to have some wine available and do your own pairings while you wait for the next commercial break.

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In December, Boy Scout Troop 4065, chartered by the Nelson United Methodist Church, was the flag honor guard for a Lake Erie Monsters game at the Q Arena. Afterwards, the scouts held a lock-in at the Nelson Community House. The troop is made up of scouts from Mantua, Ravenna, Streetsboro, Garrettsville and Nelson areas.

Area Scouts Are Flag Honor GuardGrandma Tr’ybl was my Great, Great Grandmother

on my father’s side, She was a “Titled” woman from the Czech Republic who had STAFF which = excellent dining. Fleeing due to the events of the Great War (WWI) she had left the comforts of her family home in Prague and emigrated to Cleveland (with the family silver hidden in her bosom).

Living on the East Side of Cleveland, the family silver being used to purchase a new home, she was now without staff and the way of life which she had been accustomed to in her native homeland. Grandma was a strong woman who was not going to let the lack of funds stifle her lifestyle. So Grandma Tr’ybl did what she had to do and that was to have her family and friends wait on her!

Basically, Grandma Tr’ybl didn’t know how to boil water, let alone make any of the meals and desserts that I will be sharing , but her family was to read and to learn! The following was taken from my Grandmother Vancura’s recipe book and is a treat that I make every year for my friends and family.

Bábovka is a coffee cake, rich with eggs and almond paste and baked in a round pan with a hole in the center. This delicacy is served with hot coffee for the Easter Sunday feast in Czechoslovakia (now the Czech Republic).

Grandma Tr’ybl’s BábovkaPreheat oven to 350

ingreDients1 cup fine yellow cornmeal (Grandma Vancura put this in blender or now even a food processor to make sure is was the consistency of white flour)1 cup of cake flour2 teaspoons of baking powder2 sticks of butter½ cup of almond paste2 ½ cups of powered sugar (plus more for dusting)1 teaspoon of vanilla4 eggs8 egg yolks½ cup sour cream

Grease and flour a heavy bundt pan or two (2) - 8 inch rounds

In a medium bowl mix together The cornmeal, cake flour and baking powder.

Using a stand mixer (Grandma Vancura used her 2nd hand Kitchen Aid) mix the butter and almond paste until creamy on med- high (about 3-5 minutes)

Reduce speed to the lowest setting and add powered sugar slowly until combined. Raise the speed to medium, add the vanilla and whole eggs, and the egg yolks one at a time Reduce speed to low, add the sour cream and once that is mixed in, add the dry ingredients until all is mixed.

Grandma always used the Bundt pan – translated Bábovka means “crown”, the “Crown of Jesus” This cake looks like a Golden Crown and as a child it was a very “moving” treat for my family. Grandma would sometime bake this in a lamb mold and then cover the cake in butter cream frosting and shredded coconut, with a bed a green food-colored coconut “grass” as bedding. As some of you know my dislike for shredded coconut (an other holiday story), I prefer to just dust the cake with powered sugar. Another special way to enjoy this after a few days when the cake is not as moist, is to slice it thin and toast it with even more butter and apricot jelly!

Enjoy !

From Grandma Tr’ybl’s TableBarry vancura | Columnist

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