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“The Good News Newspaper”
November 7, 2015
Vol. 12 No. 2
Thanksgiving Memories
By Sally Lane
hat is the first image that
comes to mind when you
think of Thanksgiving Day?
Is it a turkey? Pilgrims
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and Indians? Pumpkin pie? It doesn’t
take long after that first image pops up
before other memories start to flood your
consciousness. Some of your memories
are truly “Halllmark” moments that make
you feel warm and fuzzy, others make
you laugh out loud again and some bring
tears for many reasons: love, joy and
remembrance.
Thanksgiving celebrations have
been around a long, long time. Our first
Thanksgiving Days were harvest festivals,
or days for thanking God for plentiful
crops. The autumn of 1621 is generally
accepted as the first official Thanksgiving
in America, and is the one that has given
generations of school children the vision
of Pilgrims and Indians and probably the
turkey as the main meat and pumpkin
pie for dessert. November 26, 1789,
exactly 226 years ago from this year’s
Thanksgiving Day, was proclaimed a day
of national thanksgiving by President
George Washington. After that, there
was no regular national Thanksgiving
Day. Although some states had a yearly
Thanksgiving Day, others did not. New
York established a regular holiday in
1830 and other northern states followed.
Virginia was the first southern state to
adopt the custom in 1855.
Thanks to Sarah Josepha Hale, editor
of Godey’s Lady’s Book, President Abraham
Lincoln was persuaded to proclaim in
1863, the last Thursday in November as
a national day of Thanksgiving. Later in
1941, the fourth Thursday was declared as
the official holiday.
With the November date set, the
American Thanksgiving began to evolve,
bringing together all the elements of
past Thanksgivings: the harvest festival,
national patriotism and civil and religious
observances.
First, the menu, which dates from
that first Thanksgiving as chronicled
by Governor William Bradford in 1621.
Now, more than 88 percent of us eat
turkey (254 million of them in 2014) that
is most likely accompanied by stuffing,
mashed potatoes, gravy, sweet potatoes
and cranberries. There may be regional
favorites like green bean casserole and
corn pudding, but the basics are pretty
See Memories on page 20
C ortland N ews - N ovember 7, 2015 - D irectory
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Advertiser Index.......................2
Business......................................4
Calendar......................................3
Classifieds.................................26
Directory ....................................2
Faith...........................................23
Finance......................................22
Library.......................................16
School........................................17
Cortland City
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Monday, December 7, 7 p.m.
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Parks and Recreation – second Monday
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each month
Meetings and agenda of Council and
Planning meetings area available at
www.cityofcortland.org
Advertiser Index
3C’s Auto Body/Affordable Storage.......8
4 Star Diner...............................................21
Action Physical Therapy.........................13
Alices Style Salon.......................................8
Amerprise Financial................................20
Attorney Bill Brooker.................................3
Attorney Martin Nosich............................5
Auntie V’s Pizzeria..................................23
Belleria Pizza.............................................22
Burkey Burkey & Scher.............................3
Campbell Carpet......................................23
Champion Estates....................................11
Christ Episcopal Church...........................7
Clearview Lantern Suites........................20
Cortland Banks...........................................1
Cortland Cigar & Tobacco.......................19
Cortland Lanes.........................................16
Cortland Roller Rink................................19
Country Porch Winery............................21
Daffron Auto Body.....................................3
Dr Davenport & Rohrabaugh.................12
Dr Johnson MD.........................................12
Drs Najem & Lehky Orthodontics.........14
Edward Jones..............................................5
El Torero.....................................................23
Enzo’s Restaurant.....................................24
Evolution Fitness Training......................10
Foley’s Fotos.............................................26
Four Star Travel........................................15
Freedom Warrior Thank You....................5
Furniture Décor` & More..........................8
Gardenbrook.............................................22
Gillette Nursing Home............................14
Greenwood Insurance Corner..................5
Happy Harvest Flowers............................3
Harrington Hoppe & Mitchell................11
High Street Fitness...................................12
Hovis Tire....................................................9
Jody Sova, Northwood Realty . ...............7
King Bros.....................................................4
King Sanitary..............................................4
Lake Tavern...............................................25
Lake Vista..................................................14
Lou Wollam Chevrolet............................28
MacKenzie Catering................................22
Mark Thomas Ford..................................16
Mayflower-Wollam Insurance................17
Menards.......................................................4
Midway Garage Door................................9
Noble Reynolds Insurance........................8
Northeastern Supply House...................16
Oak Meadow Cremation...........................4
Petrosky Brothers.......................................7
Pizza Joe’s..................................................24
Real Living Brokers Realty.......................9
Redline Defense..........................................8
Rienzi’s Quality Car Care.........................3
Rite Aid......................................................13
Shafer Winans.............................................4
Shepherd of the Valley.............................17
Sparkle.......................................................19
Summer Dreams.........................................4
Sweeper Man............................................22
The New You..............................................4
Tried & True Cleaning.............................23
Trumbull Business....................................13
Vlad Pediatrics..........................................10
Western Reserve Country Store.............19
See Business Cards on Pages 26 & 27
Cortland City Council Meetings are now broadcasted on television: PTV, Channel 15 (Time Warner).
Times are 7 p.m. the Monday seven days after the session that was recorded, Saturday at 9 a.m. and
Sunday at 6 p.m.. Viewers can also find broadcast times and watch an Internet stream of the program
using the PTV web site: http://onlineptv.com.
Bazetta Township
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Fire – Police – Rescue
Fire Station #11 Everett-Hull Road
Fire Station #13 McCleary-Jacoby Rd
Non Emergency calls
Co-Editor
Jean Corliss
Graphic Designer
Pam Haake
Photographers
Jim Woofter
Sally Lane
Jim Woofter
Thom Foley
Cortland City Council Meetings are now on TV
Admin Building 330-637-8816
3372 State Route 5 fax: 330- 637-4588
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and Cemetery Sexton 330-637-8816
Road Department 330-637-8311
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Bazetta Township Trustees Regular Meetings
Regular meetings the first and third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Unless
otherwise noted.
Local Columnists / Journalists
Terri Barnovsky
Addison Becker
Jean Bolinger
Kathleen Ferris
Thom Foley
Kayley Frost
Louise List
Gerri Moll
Nicole Sandrella
Joyce Seagle
Tom Shortreed
Jennifer J. Slywczak
Contributors This Issue
Joyce Hall
Lt. Brian Holt
Officer David Morris
Captain Todd Price
Robert Wilson
Monday, November 16, 7 p.m. - A 60 minute caucus with department heads preceding.
Monday, December 7, 7 p.m. - A 60 minute caucus with department heads preceding.
Meetings are held at the Township Administration Building unless noted
Lakeview Board of Education Meetings
Regular meetings the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Lakeview
High School Media Center. Unless otherwise noted.
Monday, November 9 , 6 p.m. - Lakeview High School Media Center
Area Service Clubs
Bazetta-Cortland Optimist Club
Charlie Harper 330-847-0114
Cortland Rotary Club
Don Petrosky 330-637-7627
Four Seasons Garden Club
Becky Bucco 330-637-9115
Friends of the Cortland Library
Di Matiejevic 330-637-2717
League of Women Voters of Trumbull County
Terri Crabbs 330-637-3845
Cortland Masonic Lodge #529
330-638-3110
Please contact the Cortland News if you would like your organization listed here.
Cortland-Bazetta Historical Society and Museum
Sally Lane 330-638-2330
The Opera House Kathy Fleischer 330-219-4884
Cortland Beautification Association
Flo Hutton 330-637-1079
www.cortlandpictures.com
Cortland Lions Club
Tom Lewis 330-240-9582
Moose Lodge #1012
330-637-9957
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C ortland N ews - N ovember 7, 2015 - C alendar
Community Events
Calendar of events November 7 to 28
For Cortland City/Bazetta Township and Lakeview School Board meetings and
schedules. See pg 2 and 7
American Red Cross Blood donations, various dates. See pg 13
American Sewing Guild meetings, various dates. See pg 12
Cortland Branch Library events in November, various dates. See pg 16
KSU Trumbull Mike Meier Exhibit, Mon.-Thurs., 3-7 p.m., until Nov. 19,
Classroom Bldg. See pg 17
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4th Annual Craft & Vendor Show, Mecca Community Church Social Hall,
5920 Phillips Rice Rd, Mecca, 10 a.m-2 p.m. Free. Sponsored by Johnston
Civic Club. See pg 7
K.I.D. Chinese Auction, Parkman Community House, St. Rt. 422, Parkman,
games, raffle, door prize, food. Doors open at 3 p.m. Drawings start at
6 p.m.
Trumbull Mobile Meals “A Roaring 20’s Gala, W.D. Packard Music Hall,
Warren. Call 330-394-2538 for tickets. See pg 14
LOAF Choir rehearsal for Community Christmas concert, St. Robert’s
Catholic Church, North Mecca St., Cortland, 10 a.m.-noon. See pg 8
Authentic German Dinner, St. John Lutheran Church, 5734 Mahoning
Ave., Champion, 4-6:30 p.m. Age 11-adult, $9; children age 4-10, $3.
See pg 24
Kinsman Free Public Library book sale. See pg 16
Learn to make Makowiec, First Presbyterian Church, 201 Wick Ave.,
Youngstown, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. See pg 7
Arts on Atlantic series,Trumpet Organ duo, Christ Episcopal, 2627 Atlantic
St NE, Warren, 4pm. See pg 13
Quilting Angels Quilt Guild 8th annual tea and luncheon, MCCTC Bistro,
7300 Palmyra Rd., Canfield, doors open at 10 a.m. See pg 16
Paint & Taste, Country Porch Winery, Route 305 between Rts. 5 and 46. 330638-0000. See pg 6
Bully Beef Luncheon, Johnston VFW, one mile SW of Johnston Center on
St. Rt. 5. Turkey and 50/50 raffle, lunch by donation, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. See pg 3
YSU Dance Club Retro Dance, Kuzman’s Lounge, 1025 S. State St., Girard.
8-11 p.m. See pg 22
Lakeview Elementary Care Crew volunteer meeting, Lakeview Elementary
School, 2755 Bazetta Rd., 9:30 a.m. to establish a volunteer Care Crew.
See pg 17
Chance Auction, Bristol Elementary, 1845 St. Rt. 88, 5-7 p.m., Admission $3.
Benefits 6th grade trip to Washington, D.C. See pg 19
Fish Dinner, St. John Orthodox Church, 2220 Reeves Rd. NE, Warren,
4-7 p.m. See pg 26
“Christmas during WWI: the 1914 Christmas Truce,” lecture at Thomas
Meeting Room, Warren Trumbull County Public Library, Mahoning Ave.,
Warren, 9:30 a.m. Reservations strongly requested. 330-395-6575. Free.
See pg 16
Helping Hands Craft Show, Howland Community Church, St. Rt. 46,
10 a.m.-4 p.m. See pg 23
League of Women Voters’ Fall Breakfast, 4 Star Diner, 168 N.Mecca St,
Cortland, 10am, public invited, reservations required. Call 330-638-7536.
See pg 8
Craft/Vendor Show, Bristolville UMC, Rts 45 & 88, 9am-3pm. See pg 11
Cortland Christian Soup and Sandwich Lunch, 153 Grove Dr., Cortland,
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. See pg 21
Warren Junior Women’s Leagues Champagne Luncheon and style show,
W.D. Packard Music Hall, Warren. See pg 25
Deadline for entry in the Gingerbread House Contest, contact Christina
Benton at Just Pizzelles, 330-638-8707. See pg 5
Clothes Closet, free gently used clothing, West Mecca UMC, corner St. Rt.
88 and Bazetta Rd., Mecca Twp. 9 a.m. to noon. Free. See pg 20
LOAF Community Thanksgiving service, Prince of Peace Lutheran, N.
High St., Cortland, 7pm. See pg 26
Community Turkey Dinner, Bristolville United Methodist Church, corner
of St. Rts. 88 and 45, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. See pg 26
God provides a meal, West Mecca UMC, corner St. Rt. 88 and Bazetta Rd.,
Mecca Twp., 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. See pg 26
Cortland Specialty Shops Gingerbread Walk and Gingerbread House
Contest, the walk visits many businesses in Cortland, contest display and
voting is at the Opera House, 152 Park Ave., Cortland. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
See pg 5
Bully Beef Luncheon at Johnston VFW
Johnston VFW Post 7614 is hosting a traditional Bully Beef Luncheon on
Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost for the
Bully Beef lunch is “by donation.” There will also be a Turkey Raffle and a
50/50 raffle. The Johnston VFW is located one mile southwest of Johnston
Center on State Route 5, between Cortland and Johnston. Proceeds benefit local
school scholarships and support veteran’s services in the Youngstown and
Warren areas. Also, we are accepting your old, worn-out American flags for
proper disposal. Page 3
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C ortland N ews - N ovember 7, 2015 - B usiness
Beef ‘O’ Brady’s opens new patios
Beef ‘O’Brady’s celebrated their first anniversary on October 20 with a
ceremonial ribbon cutting for the new patios. There are two patios – one for smoking
and one for non-smoking.
The American restaurant features an attached Irish-themed pub with 27 draft
beers on tap. Wine and liquor also are available seven days a week. Sports fans
can watch their favorite NFL teams play on the 31 HD televisions throughout
the restaurant and pub. Beef ‘O’Brady’s menu features a large selection of food
including wings, pizza, hamburgers, steak fajitas and more. The restaurant now
offers breakfast all week long.
Beef ‘O’Brady’s is open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. seven days a week. Carryout and
catering are available.
Pictured are Stephanie Dumas, Maria McKee, Owner Rick Pregibon and Mayor
Curt Moll.
Auntie V’s Pizzeria opens
Auntie V’s Pizzeria is a new Cortland/Bazetta business located at the corner of
State Routes 305 and 5. They celebrated their grand opening with a ribbon cutting
with help from the Regional Chamber of Commerce and area dignitaries. Owner
Cheryl Gyure and her son Michael Gyure cut the ribbon on Tuesday, October 20.
Auntie V’s Pizzeria is a family-owned and operated restaurant that first
opened in Kinsman in February 2008. They decided to close the Kinsman location
and relocate to our area.
The restaurant features a variety of Italian favorites – besides pizza, Auntie V’s
serves salads, subs, wraps, wings, fish, pasta and Stromboli. Most menu items are
made in-house, beginning with the pizza dough and sauce. Auntie V’s also features
a selection of dessert options, including apple, cherry, peach and banana dessert
Stromboli. Homemade chocolate chip cookies also are available.
Auntie V’s prides itself on community involvement and has assisted with
multiple fundraisers for organizations such as Shop with a Cop.
Auntie V’s Bazetta location is open from 11 a.m. to 9
p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and noon
to 7 p.m. on Sunday.
Cortland Gingerbread Walk
To kick off 2015 holiday season
Cortland Specialty Shops are excited
to announce that they will be holding a
Gingerbread Walk Saturday, November
28, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to kick off the
2015 holiday season.
The following specialty shops have
joined together to offer their unique
products along with some wonderful popup shops including: Just Pizzelles (Paisley
Studio, marcibowkoo stuff & things popup shops, mini hot cocoa bar), Furniture
Décor and More, Country Porch Winery
(Dan Good Jams, Stella & Dot, 31 Gifts,
Sweets & Eats Karamels pop-up shops),
Cooper’s Coffee Shop (Scentsy Rep
Sarah Brown), Quilter’s Fancy, Heritage
Florist (Esthetician & Massage Therapist),
Galleria of Arts & Antiques, Western
Reserve Country Store, Happy Harvest
Florist, and Opera House (Lola Bean’s
Boutique (vintage clothing/accessories),
Country Flavour (blacksmith/steel
art), kolache, Gwen Bolinger (The Olde
Black Crow – former ‘Country in the
City’ vendor), former Wendy Robinson’s
primitive crafters including: Mary Jean
Dann, Jeanette McDonald, Patty Scharba,
Cheryl Ostrow, Carol Rickard, Betty
Kearney, Arlene Miller).
There are many attractions this year
that include the Opera House holding a
Gingerbread House contest that visitors
are invited to cast their vote for people’s
choice. J.O.L. Photography will be taking
kids’ pictures with a life-size gingerbread
house, and the Cortland/Bazetta
Historical Society will have a display. We
will have caroling, face painting provided
by the Early Childhood Education
students at TCTC, and princesses will be
making a surprise appearance! There will
also be snacks/refreshments courtesy of
local eateries including Vasillio’s, Top
Notch Diner, Mackenzie’s Catering,
Auntie V’s and Four Star Diner.
Each shop will be marked with a
“Gingerbread” cutout in front of their
location and will be awaiting your
arrival! Some shops will have specials
and will be showcasing their new holiday
merchandise.
Join us and get a jump on your
holiday shopping in the quaint city of
Cortland!
Enter the Gingerbread House Contest
held during Cortland Gingerbread Walk
A Gingerbread House Contest
has been added again this year to the
Gingerbread Walk that is being held on
Saturday, November 28, from 10 a.m. – 3
p.m. by the Cortland Specialty Shops.
Houses must be entirely edible and
have a base of 14” inches square. Kit
houses are allowed. Houses will be judged
and prizes will be awarded. A winner in
each age group for people’s choice and
guest celebrity’s choice will be given. The
age groups are as follows: 5-8; 9-12; 1317; and age 18-older.
The deadline for entry is November
21. Show off your creativity and holiday
spirit. For more information and to enter
the contest please contact Christina
Benton at 330-240-2257 or 330-638-8707.
Business News & Notes
By Thom Foley
Summer Dreams Tanning is having a huge “PINK WEDNESDAY” sale the
day before Thanksgiving. Check out their ad on page 4.
Cortland Lanes offers a great idea for your holiday party – a bowling party. For
kids or adults it is more fun than you think! Call them for details.
Sparkle Market is your one stop for all of your holiday grocery needs. Buy
local, save more. Have you tried their homemade donuts? The BEST anywhere.
The Sweeperman sells great NEW and USED sweepers –many made right
here in the USA. Just a short drive to Champion.
Remember McKenzie Catering for your holiday party needs. They offer carry
out catering with taste and price that can’t be beat.
Country Porch Winery reminds you to order your gift baskets early. They also
have chocolate-covered wine bottles – OH MY! Book your party in their newly
constructed banquet room .
Looking for a unique gift personalized gift idea? Check out www.FoleysFotos.
net.
Greenwood Insurance is the place to help you sort out your Medicare concerns.
Mary Jo and Barry can help you sort through the confusing maze of options and
choices.
Happy Harvest Flowers and More makes gift giving easy. Whether it is that
Thanksgiving centerpiece or those Christmas flowers, they can deliver it locally
or across the nation.
The Lake Tavern Family Restaurant – it isn’t what you think it is. Great family
food and a family friendly atmosphere.
Mark Thomas Ford has a HUGE selection of new and used cars – plus some
great deals on the remaining 2015 vehicles.
Rite Aid reminds you to get your flu shot and shingle shot now. Be healthy for
the whole winter. No appointment needed.
LMS PTO Christmas Poinsettia sale
Want to show your Lakeview pride this holiday season? The Lakeview Middle
School PTO is having a Christmas Poinsettia fundraiser, which includes blue poinsettias.
The sale runs through November 20. Pick up for the fundraiser is December 8 from 3:30
to 6 p.m. in the Middle School cafeteria.
The poinsettia fundraiser includes different pot sizes and four different colors. The
colors are red, white, red with white splatter and blue with glitter. For more information
or to receive an order form, you can contact Pam Haake at 330-978-9364 or email the PTO
at [email protected].
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Paint & Taste at Country Porch Winery
October’s Paint &
Taste at Country Porch
Winery featured a fall and
Halloween theme. Led by
artist Susan Jacobs, the
next Paint & Taste events
at the winery bring
in the holiday theme.
November 10, 6:30 to 9
p.m., will feature a snowy
pine tree. Reservations
are required; call 330638-0000. Country Porch
Winery is located on
State Route 305 between
State Routes 5 and 46.
Halloween fun in Cortland
Dollar General relocates to new location
Dollar General continues
to make shopping easier
and more convenient for
customers in Cortland with
the grand opening its new
store at 384 South High Street,
which was held on October
24. Customers
enjoyed
special deals and free prizes
at the grand opening event. Additionally, the first 50 adult
shoppers received a $10 Dollar
General gift card and the first
200 shoppers received a Dollar General tote bag, among other giveaways.
The new store will continue to provide customers with the same value and
convenience they have come to rely on, just in a different location. “Dollar General is committed to delivering a pleasant shopping experience
that includes a convenient location, a wide assortment of merchandise and
great prices on quality products,” said Dan Nieser, Dollar General’s senior
vice president of real estate and store development. “We hope our Cortland
customers will continue to enjoy shopping at Dollar General’s new location.”
Dollar General’s new location features a fresh layout, designed to make
shopping easier and simpler for customers. Some of the store’s new features
include seasonal products displayed in the center of the store, easily recognizable
departments with visible signage and coolers that are more conveniently located
at the front of the store.
Dollar General stores offer convenience and value to customers by providing
a focused selection of national brands and private brands of food, housewares,
seasonal items, cleaning supplies, basic apparel and health and beauty care
products.
Lions Club French fries are a big success at
home football games
Many local businesses celebrated
the Halloween weekend by having
their staff dress up in costume.
Among those participating was
Western Reserve Country Store
Manager Brian Hall who was,
appropriately enough, dressed as a
cowboy. Another bonus to shopping
locally is that small businesses are
usually more fun!
A new addition to Lakeview
home football games this year was the
local favorite concession, the French
fry trailer from the Cortland Lions
Club. All proceeds were donated to
the Lakeview Athletic Boosters and
the Lakeview Band Boosters. After
the last home game October 30, Lion
Bill Lowther thanked the community
for their enthusiastic support and
announced that $1,047 was donated to
each of the organizations.
C ortland N ews - N ovember 7, 2015 - C ommunity
Learn how to make
Makowiec—
nut rolls
By Terri Barnovsky, administrative assistant
Parks Update
There have been several improvements in our parks this year. Here are some
highlights:
• New restroom facilities in Pearl Park
• Paint and repair gazebos at Point Park and Rotary Park
• Replaced fencing at the basketball courts in Willow Park
• Striped the basketball courts at Pearl Park
• Paid for the wreaths and lights for the new light poles installed during the
bridge project
• Grading and sloping at the sled hill in Eastlake Park to Trumbull County
Metroparks specifications
In addition, the City accepted the donation of improvements at Pearl Park and Phase
1 of construction of the Splash Pad was completed in October. This was made possible
through the efforts of the Splash Pad Committee and the businesses, organizations and
individuals who have made contributions to the Cortland Community Foundation
for this project. The committee continues to work hard so that the Splash Pad can be
opened Memorial Day 2016 and 26 percent of the funds needed for Phase 2 have been
raised. Contributions can be sent to the Cortland Community Foundation, c/o City
Hall, 400 North High Street, Cortland, Ohio 44410.
The city will be closing the restrooms at Pearl and Willow Parks in early November.
The restroom buildings in our parks are not heated and therefore need to be winterized
each year. There is a restroom on the back (west side) of the service garage in Willow
Park that is kept open year round. There have been several incidents of vandalism
in Willow Park this past year. Please help us keep our parks clean and if you see
vandalism please report it to the police at their non-emergency number at 330-638-1000.
Civic Opportunity
The City has an opening for a position on the Parks & Recreation Board. As
stated in the city charter, the Board consists of five electors of the municipality not
holding other public office. They shall be appointed by the Mayor, with confirmation
by a majority of Council, to serve without compensation. The vacancy is for the term
ending 12-31-2017. The Parks Board meetings are held once each month, currently
on the second Monday at 5 p.m. If you have an interest in this position or any other
civic opportunities, please send an email indicating your interest and qualifications to
[email protected] or a letter addressed to the Mayor at 400 North High Street,
Cortland, Ohio 44410.
Dates to Remember
November 9 - Parks & Recreation Board – 5 p.m.
November 9 - Planning & Zoning Commission – 7 p.m.
November 16- City Council – 7 p.m.
November 26 and 27 – Happy Thanksgiving! City Hall will be closed on Thursday
and Friday. Please remember that Republic Services will be closed on Thursday and
your garbage collection will be on a one day delay this week.
December 3 - Splash Pad Fundraiser – Beef ‘O’ Brady’s – 4 to 8 p.m. A portion of
all food sales will go toward the Splash Pad. Beef’s is helping make the splash pad
a reality by offering this the first Thursday of each month from September through
December.
Popular Johnston Civic Club Craft and
Vendor Show returns November 7
The Johnston Civic Club will be
hosting their Fourth Annual Craft and
Vendor Show with many interesting
items and products available for
purchase. Please mark your calendar
for this indoor event that will be held
on Saturday, November 7, from 10 a.m.
until 2 p.m. at the Mecca Community
Church Social Hall, 5920 Phillips Rice
Road in Mecca. Admission is free.
Please bring a friend and be prepared
to enjoy your day and head home
with some wonderful items. We will
be showcasing special craft items
that visitors may want to purchase as
Christmas gifts. Vendors (independent
consultants) will also be on hand selling
their products, which make wonderful
Christmas gifts as well.
The Mecca Community Church
Social Hall is handicap accessible
and the church has ample parking
areas. Refreshments and lunch will
be available for purchase, and a 5050 raffle will be held (winner need
not be present). Proceeds go toward
community and school projects that
the Civic Club supports. For more
information, contact Joyce Barzak at
330-717-5534.
From working the yeast dough
to taking home the tasty roll, this
class will teach you everything
you need to know about what is
universally known in Youngstown
as kolachi (Slovak label). The
class will be held at the First
Presbyterian Church, 201 Wick
Avenue, Youngstown on Sunday,
November 8 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
You’ll make a filling that is
rich with a delightful texture and
complex, sweet flavor. No fillers
here; please leave that to the
grocery store bakeries. You will
have the family wondering where
you’ve been hiding this secret
talent!
Plan on getting your hands in
the dough and also taking home
your own tasty, freshly made roll!
Just bring your own apron and
something to carry your treats
home. All other supplies will be
provided.
Please note that an early start
is necessary for yeast dough.
However, Chef Tad always fills
the time with some surprises.
Cost is $25 per person and
pre-registration is requested as
space is limited. For information
or registration call 330-333-9724 or
http://polishyoungstown.com/
learnpolishcuisine/register.html.
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A Christmas Blessing for Cortland
By Joyce Seagle
Community Band and Choir concert celebrates the holiday season
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Christmas is coming and, as in years past, the Cortland Community Band is
working hard preparing for the Christmas season. This year, for the first time,
a special hometown concert will be co-sponsored by L.O.A.F. and will include a
choir gleaned from the Cortland area community, a homily of some thoughts on
Christmas by Pastor Donald Barnes of the Cortland Christian Church and a singalong. There will be a variety of Christmas and seasonal music.
Mark your calendar now for a fun-filled, inspirational evening on December
16, at 7 p.m. at the Lakeview High School Auditorium. There is no need for a ticket.
In lieu of a fee, you’ll be given opportunity to donate to Cortland Area Cares, our
local food pantry.
Craig Wiencek will conduct the Community Band.
He is a graduate of Niles McKinley High School where
he was a percussionist and pianist. Craig earned a
Bachelor of Music (Piano/Education) from the Dana
School of Music (YSU) in 1993, and took the reins of the
Cortland Community Band in 1994. The same year he
became pianist and choir director for the Lowellville
United Methodist Church. He still holds that position
today and is a local performer and private instructor of
piano and percussion.
The choir will be directed
by Michele Robbins, a graduate
of the University of Mount
Union in music education. She
currently teaches school at Holy Family School in Poland
and St. Joseph School in Randolph. She’s a local musician
who wears many musical hats (teacher, accompanist,
private lessons, et al.) in addition to directing choir at St.
Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church in Cortland.
Michelle is seeking volunteer vocalists for this
performance. There are no auditions and anyone in the
community interested in singing may join.
Rehearsals will be: Saturday November 7, 10 a.m. to
noon, St. Robert Church.
Dress rehearsal 7 p.m., November 18, Lakeview High School Auditorium
Saturday December 12, 10 a.m.to noon, St. Robert Church
If you’d like to be involved, or would like to have the music before the
first rehearsal, please call Michelle at 330-774-9840 or email her at michelle28@
embarqmail.com.
So, come join your neighbors and be filled with heartwarming, inspiring
music. Join them afterwards in the cafeteria for light refreshments served by the
ladies of L.O.A.F.
League of Women Voters of Trumbull
County breakfast
The League of Women Voters of
Trumbull County invite the public to
their November 14, “Fall Breakfast.” The event on Saturday at 10 a.m. will
be at the 4 Star Diner, 168 North Mecca
Street in Cortland. Featured speaker will
be the Ohio League of Women Voter’s
President or a State Representative
discussing the Ohio League’s plans for
the upcoming elections with updates
on State level issues and policies. The
breakfast is an off-the-menu, separate
check, but still requires reservations to
secure a seat. Please call Membership
Chairman, Kirsten Burkey at 330-6387536. The League of Women Voters
of Trumbull County is a nonpartisan
political organization that encourages
informed and active participation
in government, works to increase
understanding of major public policy
issues, and influences public policy
through education and advocacy. Thus
said, the LWV oversaw in October, two
candidates forums, one in Warren
and the second in Lordstown. A third
forum was attended in Kinsman. The
LWV of Trumbull County published
their free “Voter Information Guide”
and distributed over 10,000 copies
throughout Trumbull County during
the month of October.
League meetings are held on the
fourth Monday of each month unless
otherwise stated. There is no December
meeting scheduled. For information on
membership please visit the League’s
Website at http://www.orgsites.
com/oh/lwvtc. One may also call the
membership chairman listed above or
the League’s phone at 330-367-4886.
Someplace Safe receives grant from local
Insurance Agency
Someplace Safe recently
received a grant from the
Hastings Mutual Insurance
Charitable Foundation to
help with the purchase of
groceries for residents at the
domestic violence shelter. The
grant was matched locally
by the Mayflower Wollam
Insurance Group. Someplace
Safe is the exclusive provider
of comprehensive services
to anyone experiencing a
domestic violence situation in
Trumbull County.
Since the beginning of
2015, the agency has been overwhelmed by the increase in the number of clients
seeking their assistance. According to Someplace Safe Director Bonnie Wilson “The
demand for our services has been unprecedented and unlike anything we’ve seen
in our 37-year history. Our shelter has been at or near capacity for most of the year.
It becomes very expensive providing meals for a family of 30 or more every day.
That’s why we were so thankful to get this donation.”
Wilson stated that the number of crisis calls from women needing immediate
shelter fearing for their safety and the safety of their children is increasing. She
also stated that Someplace Safe is housing larger families for longer periods. They
recently increased their stay to 90 days to afford women more time to find suitable
housing. Anyone in the community who is currently experiencing a domestic
violence situation or wants to learn more about their options can contact Someplace
Safe at 330-393-3005.
Pictured are Les Double, financial
administrator at Mayflower Wollam
Insurance Agency, Bonnie Wilson,
director, Someplace Safe and Ross
Williams, agent with Mayflower
Wollam.
Ice skating at Wick
Recreation Area
Thanks to the generosity of the
Julianna Kurinka Trust, Mill Creek
MetroParks (MCMP) is enthusiastically
beginning preparations for the reintroduction of a favorite winter
pastime: ice skating at the James L.
Wick Jr. Recreation Area. The existing
sand volleyball courts will serve as the
platform for ice skating as they were
originally designed to do, with the
experience being further enhanced by
the existing court lighting and seating.
The Wick Recreation Area is the
MetroParks’ outdoor family adventure
destination and this winter will be no
exception as offerings to the public are
increased as a result of sound planning
and cost effective implementation.
Besides ice skating, there will be sled
riding, a fire pit and an upgraded
concession stand with more options for
food and beverage.
The start and continuation of this
winter recreational opportunity will be
weather dependent as the skating venue
will not be supported by a refrigeration
system. Interested skaters will need to
bring their own skates and be reminded
to enjoy the facility as outlined by the
posted rules and regulations. There is
no charge for ice skating or sled riding.
“Generations
of
Mahoning
Valley residents fondly remember the
splendor and grandeur of ice skating
at the Wick Recreation Area. It is our
hope that future generations of park
visitors will recall this re-introduced
recreational opportunity in the same
way,” said Executive Director, Aaron
Young.
For questions and more information
about ice skating at the James L. Wick
Jr. Recreation Area, call Mill Creek
MetroParks at 330-702-3000.
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Apple Fritters
By Louise List
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
3 tablespoons sugar
¾ cup milk
3 large, firm apples, peeled and diced
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
The “Melancholy Season”
Directions:
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Sift together flour, salt, baking powder, cinnamon and sugar; set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat egg lightly.
Add milk and vanilla, and blend.
Toss apples with lemon juice in a separate bowl, set aside.
Add dry ingredients to the milk mixture, and blend.
Fold in the apples.
Heat a deep fry pan to 350° or when an end of a wooden spoon dipped into
the oil sizzles or bubbles.
Add enough oil to reach ¼-inch deep.
Drop batter by heaping teaspoon.
Fry on one side, and turn and brown on other side.
Drain on paper towels.
Transfer to a warm platter.
Keep warm in oven while you fry the rest.
Serve warm with maple syrup or a sprinkle of powdered sugar.
An Apple Slice ….
Naturally low in calories and cholesterol, apples contain pectin fiber, which traps
excess fat and moves it quickly through the digestive system before the body has
a chance to absorb it.
Operation Christmas Child
Drop-Off Location
Once again, Cortland United
Methodist Church, 155 North High
Street, will accept shoe box gifts for
Operation Christmas Child. Hours
for drop-off are: Starting Monday,
November 16 through Monday,
November 23, Monday, Tuesday,
Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.
to 12; Wednesday, 5 to 7 p.m. and.
Sunday, noon to 2 p.m.
Last year 10 million shoe boxes
were sent to over 100 countries overseas
spreading God’s love and the message
of Jesus Christ. For more information
please visit www.samaritanspurse.org
or call Debbie Miller at 330-718-5111.
October has rolled right into
November. I’m still waiting for
the rest of summer, but I will have
to wait until next year. I need to
preserve the seeds from the flowers I
cherished when they finally had some
sunshine and bloomed. I learned to
harvest seeds from Mama and each
time I harvest seeds I remember the
ends of autumn from my childhood.
Mama had nasturtiums, sweet peas,
marigolds and zinnias along with the
vegetable seeds that she had drying
on newspaper in the sun porch.
Each year when November comes,
the smells coming from Mama’s
kitchen were always rich, spicy and
mellow-sweet. There was the late fall
canning of applesauce and quince jam.
The apple butter was a great event in
late September with all the neighbors,
and the endless stirring and testing.
It was a great two-day job and before
we put the last of the apple butter into
the canning jars for storage, I think
everyone was happy that apple butter
canning comes only once a year.
Then we began the chores of
preparing for the bad weather that
comes when winter sets in. The
strawberry plants were covered with
a mulch of straw and old leaves
gathered and saved for winter
bedding. Perennials were covered
and put to bed with the mulched
leaves and burlap bags.
I remember that there were great
times on Friday nights with the
siblings and friends in the fall; having
bonfires, wiener roasts and hot cider.
Then, if Papa would allow the farm
horse to be out for the night, we would
put some loose hay on the wagon and
our eldest brother would take us for
a long ride through the paths into the
woods. The lanterns attached to the
posts on the wagon help to guide us
through the woods. Mama had old
quilts that were brought along as it
always became cooler the longer we
were out. When we came back to
the bonfire, behind the barn near the
old strawberry patch, we put more
wood on the fire that was now just red
embers.
It’s a melancholy season for sure.
The rains are coming now. The mother
hen with a late brood of half grown
chicks stands dripping under the
barn eaves scolding the unkind ways
of nature. She clucks and her chicks
scamper under her wings to keep dry.
Papa grumbles as he walks across the
kitchen floor in bare feet to build the
fire in the old wood kitchen stove. It
needs to be warm and ready for Mama
to start breakfast for everyone.
The boys were up when Papa
called, putting on their warm clothes
so they could help with the milking
and feeding the hogs and horses.
There was a loaf of homemade bread,
butter and apple butter to grab to eat
on their way to the barn to tide them
over ‘til breakfast.
In the meantime, Mama put her
apron on and started breakfast. If there
were potatoes left over from supper
the night before, she would slice them
and brown them in a little bacon fat
from the crock she kept on the shelf
over the stove. The eggs couldn’t be
fresher – gathered the day before.
The rest of us kids covered our
heads with the extra quilts, while
dire threats finally had us spring out
from our warm beds. Now the smell
of bacon frying brings us downstairs
even faster.
The boys come in with a bucket of
milk that Mama needs to strain and
bring up to 165° in the big soup pot to
pasteurize. After which Mama would
put the pot on the back porch to cool.
Life was hard, but good --. We were
busy -- too busy to know any other
way people lived.
Mama has a red ring around
a Thursday on the calendar in the
kitchen, Thanksgiving, the farmer’s
own date for the end of autumn
and the beginning of winter. That’s
another story.
Poets call the autumn the
“Melancholy Season,” but to the
farmers it is a fulfillment of the sweat
and labor of the year, a reward for all
the jobs well done.
By Captain Todd Price, Cortland City Fire Department
The arrival of fall proved to be a busy
time for the members of the Cortland City Fire
Department. On Friday, September 25, Cortland
Firefighters Local #3632 sponsored a “Fill the
Boot” event at the intersection of South Mecca
and South High. Staffed by members of the
Fire Department, donations were collected for
the Muscular Dystrophy Association (mda.org),
which has been a national tradition of the IAFF
for over 60 years. One hundred percent of all
donations collected were given to the MDA to
help in the fight of muscle disease. We are happy
to report that $4,000 was collected during our
drive in Cortland. We would like to sincerely
thank the hundreds of people who donated to
such a worthy cause; each hand full of change
added up!
As many of you remember, October
is Fire Prevention Month, which focuses
our attention on school age children
with education in fire safety. Over 100
children visited our Lattin Street location
where they spent time reviewing fire
safety and interacting with members of
the department. These children, mainly
from the Cortland Play Room, enjoyed
a warm weather visit that ended with
plenty of smiles.
Finally, to close out several weeks
of fire prevention in our community,
the Cortland Fire Department hosted an
open house on October 17. This was a
great opportunity for members of our
community to visit our station and see
our equipment. Visitors at the open
house enjoyed a complete tour and
education about the services we provide.
They were also treated to a wonderful
lunch donated and prepared by
members of Disaster Recovery Services
(DRS). We would like to thank Reggie
Rooks, owner of DRS, for his generosity
and support of our department. We
look forward to hosting an annual open
house, hopefully on a slightly warmer
day next year.
Have a safe and happy autumn
season!!
The authorship of this column
alternates between the Cortland City and
Bazetta Township Fire Departments.
Craft/Vendor Show
Bristolville
United Methodist Church is hosting a Craft/Vendor
Show, November 14, from 9 a.m. to 3
p.m. The show will feature pies, cinnamon rolls, bread, greeting cards, baby/
adult hats, nail tech, roasted nus, natural food and a variety of crafts. Tables
are available for $15. Lunch is served
by the United Methodist Women from
11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Christian Education group.
The church is location at the corner of
Routes 45 & 88. For info call 339-2942299.
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American Sewing Guild November meetings
The Niles Chapter of the American Sewing Guild’s November schedule for
Neighborhood Group meetings. Guests are always welcome.
• Fancy Cutters meet at Lake Vista, 303 North Mecca Street (Rt. 46), Cortland,
on November 9 at 10 a.m. Continue construction of jacket. For info call Virginia
at 330-847- 7549.
• Material Girls meet at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 490 North High
(Rt. 5), Cortland, on November 12 at 6 p.m. Denise Cline will demo techniques to
colorize fabric. For info call Barb 330-550-1215.
• Designing Women machine embroidery group meets at Domestic Sewing,
2011 Youngstown Road, Warren, on November 13 at 10 a.m. Bring covered dish
for Christmas party. For info call Shirley 330-969-5020.
• Howland Happy Stitchers meet at Living Lord Lutheran Church, 851
Niles-Cortland Road (Rt. 46), Howland, on November 17 at 10 a.m. Fill raffle
basket and group Christmas party. For info call Carol 330-856-4827.
• Austintown Stitch and Share meets at Humility House, 755 Ohltown
Road, Austintown, on November 19 at 10 a.m. Pam Sullivan will demo a flower
embellished tote bag. For info call Pam 330-533-7445.
• Southington So-Sews meet at Southington Christian Church, 3285 State
Route 534, Southington, on November 23 at 9:30 a.m. Christmas party; bring 12
small gifts for gift exchange. Jennie will bring supplies to make jingle ornaments.
For info call Jennie 330-847-7386.
• Howland Sewphisticates meets at Shepherd of the Valley, 4100 North
River Road, Warren. No November meeting. For info call Diane 234-855-7610.
By Officer David Morris, Cortland Police Department
Thanksgiving is just around the
corner and that means the start of the
holiday season. Although Thanksgiving
is a time to give thanks for the many
blessings in our life, it also means Black
Friday shopping and gatherings with
friends and family. If you are one of
the brave souls that opts to compete
with thousands of other brave souls for
the best deal of the year, I would like to
encourage you keep safety and security
in mind. Please remember to lock your
car doors and keep your purchases in the
trunk or where they can be concealed.
Also be patient with your fellow shoppers
so you don’t get involved in a “road rage”
incident or confrontation in the shopping
line.
For those who prefer to take
advantage of Cyber Monday, you may
be safe in your home, but it doesn’t
necessarily make you secure. I investigate
countless cases each year involving online
purchases made from auction websites or
advertisement websites. One of the most
common scams I come across is where
you, the victim, place an item for sale on
a site like eBay. During the auction, you
receive an e-mail indicating the item has
sold and the money is being deposited
into your PayPal account. The e-mail will
appear to be from PayPal and everything
looks authentic. The e-mail will tell
you to ship the item to a designated
address and when you send the shipping
confirmation, the money will be placed in
your PayPal account.
Several days go by and the money
is not there. You log into PayPal and
find no record of the transactions.
Unfortunately, you have just been the
victim of a scam. Upon further reviewing
the “full header” of the e-mail, it is clear
the e-mail is not actually from PayPal
but from the “bad guy,” who is usually
overseas. On occasion, I am able to track
the item you shipped and have recovered
several items, but that is rare. When the
local police at the shipping destination
make contact with the intended recipient,
it is usually discovered that they
pawned the item and wired the money
overseas. Those people are usually
victim’s themselves or very naïve in
their business transactions. Before using
eBay or PayPal, I would suggest you sell
or buy a very inexpensive item to help
you learn how the process works. This
way, should you become the victim of a
scam, you will only be out $20 instead of
hundreds or thousands of dollars.
When you’re done shopping and
gathering around with friends and family,
please remember to drink responsibly
should you choose to drink. Be sure to
have a designated driver that can drive
everyone home safely or make plans to
stay overnight. Transportation services,
such as taxis are also available and cost
much less than an average OVI. If you
are concerned about leaving your vehicle
where you were, paying a tow bill to
have your car towed home is also much
cheaper than an OVI. More important
than the cost of an OVI, is the potential
hurt your drinking and driving can cost
you, your family and total strangers
should you be involved in a traffic crash.
As a home or business owner where the
party is being held, you can be held liable
for serving alcohol to someone who is
later involved in a traffic crash.
As always, we want to hear from you
and keep you informed of what is going
on. You can follow the CPD on Facebook
or Twitter and can read the latest police
blotter
at
www.cityofcortland.org.
Emergencies can be reported to 9-1-1 and
non-emergency calls can be reported to
dispatch at 330-675-2730. Should you
require a copy of a report already filed
or need to speak with Chief Andrews
or a specific officer, call 330-638-1000. I
can be reached by e-mail at dmorris@
cityofcortland.org.
The authorship of this column alternates
between the Bazetta and Cortland Police
Departments.
Junior League joins in during Domestic
Violence Awareness Month
GFWC Ohio Warren Junior Women’s League Conservation and Domestic Violence
Awareness committee members did their part to raise awareness during Domestic
Violence Awareness Month by choosing Make a Difference Day and landscaping
the front yard of Someplace Safe. John Hinely from Colonial Gardens delivered
six yards of mulch, while purple mums were purchased from Brookside Gardens.
Trees were trimmed by Bret Hurst, a club member’s husband. Pictured kneeling are
Bonnie Wilson, executive director of Someplace Safe and Mary Swift, WJWL domestic
awareness chairman. Standing are WJWL members Brenda Starr, Yvette Hughes, Pam
Vines, Conservation Co-chairman Dodie Baritell, Chairman Diane Taylor and Karen
Hurst.
Red Cross encourages blood donations
The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood to help ensure
a sufficient blood supply throughout the holiday season.
A seasonal decline in donations often occurs from Thanksgiving to New Year’s
Day when donors get busy with family gatherings and travel. However, patients
don’t get a holiday vacation from needing lifesaving transfusions. In fact, every two
seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood.
Lorie Alwes remembers her father being called often to give blood – even on
holidays. He had type O negative blood, the universal blood type. “One time it
was in the middle of Thanksgiving dinner and off he went without hesitation,” she
recalls. “He explained to us kids that his blood was used in emergency situations
and could possibly save another life.”
Years later, Alwes learned that she also has type O negative blood. She has since
donated whenever needed and has encouraged her 17-year-old son to carry on the
lifesaving family tradition that was so important to his grandfather.
Donors with all blood types are needed, and especially those with types O
negative, B negative, A negative and AB. All those who come to donate November 25
to 29 will get a Red Cross mixing spoon and celebrity chef recipe set, while supplies
last.
To make an appointment to donate blood, people can download the Red Cross
Blood Donor App from app stores, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS
(1-800-733-2767).
Upcoming blood donation opportunities:
Trumbull County
Cortland
11/27/2015: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Prince of Peace Cortland, 490 North High Street
Hubbard
11/27/2015: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Hubbard Public Library, 436 West Liberty Street
Kinsman
11/16/2015: 1:30 p.m. - 7 p.m., Kinsman Presbyterian Church, 6383 Church
Street
Newton Falls
11/23/2015: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Falls Home Remodeling, 104-A East Broad Street
Niles
11/24/2015: 1 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Niles Senior Center, 14 East State Street
Warren
11/26/2015: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Trumbull Memorial Hospital, 1350 East Market
Street
11/27/2015: 12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Howland Community Church, 198 NilesCortland Road
11/30/2015: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m., Blessed Sacrament Church, 3020 Reeves Road NE
How to donate blood
Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.
org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment or for more
information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A
blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required
at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental consent in some
states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible
to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger
also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.
Blood donors can now save time at their next donation by using RapidPass to
complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the
day of their donation, prior to arriving at the blood drive. To get started and learn
more, visit redcrossblood.org/RapidPass and follow the instructions on the site.
TCAP Winter Crisis Program
Trumbull Community Action Program, 1230 Palmyra Road S.W. is announcing
that utility bill assistance under the Winter Crisis Program will be available through
March 31, 2016.
The program helps eligible households avoid utility disconnection; restore
disconnected service; establish new service; and purchase fuel oil, propane, coal
and wood.
Walk-ins are available all day on Mondays. Tuesday through Friday, walk-in
customers that arrive between 7:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. can be seen each day before
noon. Appointments for weekday afternoons can be scheduled by calling 1-866747-1041. Callers must wait to receive
a confirmation number to secure the
appointment.
Applicants that cannot apply at the
TCAP Warren office can apply at one
of three satellite sites by appointments
only from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Contact the
following:
Tuesdays: Niles Community Center
- (330)393-2507, ext. 227, 401 Vienna
Avenue, Suite 2, Tiffany Square, Niles,
Ohio 44446
Wednesdays:
Newton
Falls
Community Center - (330)393-2507,
ext. 232, 52 East Quarry Street, Newton
Falls, Ohio 44444
Thursdays: Tod’s Crossing Senior
Living - (330)393-2507, ext. 230, 1330
Blakely Circle S.W., Warren, Ohio 44485 For all other questions and
additional information call TCAP at
330-393-2507 ext. 225.
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Trumpet-organ duo perform at
Christ Episcopal
Vinny DiMartino, one of the most
sought after classical-jazz trumpet
players in the U.S. and Schuyler
Robinson, head of the organ department
at the University of Kentucky, will
perform a trumpet-organ duo program
on the Arts on Atlantic series at Christ
Episcopal Church, 2627 Atlantic Street
N.E., Warren, on Sunday, November 8
at 4 p.m.
DiMartino retired after 21 years
at the University of Kentucky and 19
at Centre College. He has performed
with such greats as Doc Severinson and
Dizzy Gillepsie. Vinny was a regular
with the Warren Chamber Orchestra
over the years.
Schuyler Robinson has served as
professor of organ and harpsichord at
the University of Kentucky since 1982.
He was also assistant organist at the
Christ Church Episcopal Cathedral in
Lexington, from 1991 to 2009. He has
concertized extensively in the eastern
U.S. and Europe, Costa Rica and
Taiwan.
The trumpet-organ duo has taken
performances to some 22 states and
produced a CD recording, The Art
of the Transcription, chosen as the
International Trumpet Guilds CD of
the year in 1995.
For more information, see the ad
on page 7.
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2nd Annual Freedom Warrior Golf Outing
and Gala a huge success
Large group of those involved with this gala: National Guardsmen Sergeant Harrison, Private
Burns and Specialist Spletzer; Jeff Shaffer, membership director Avalon Golf & Country
Club; Vince Richardson, DAV Chapter 11 and grant recipient (new roof); WFMJ Today
Jess Briganti; Lisa Dickson YARBCC (Youngstown Air Reserve Base Community Council);
Charitable Fund Donor Advisory Board Chair, Jerry Lyda YARBCC; Billie Lyda, volunteer;
and Herman Breuer, executive director Trumbull County Veteran Service Commission.
YSU President Jim Tressel, Herman Breuer
Executive Director Trumbull County Veteran
Service Commission, Brenda Rider YARBCC
volunteer.
Bunny Bronson, Cindy Shaffer, Jim
Tressel, Fran Klingle, chief administrative
officer Avalon Holdings Co., WFMJ Today
Lauren Lindvig Landy.
The Youngstown Air Reserve Base Community Council and Avalon Golf &
Country Club announces that the 2nd Annual Freedom Warrior Golf Outing was a
huge success. The event, which took place on July 17, raised over $188,000 with net
proceeds of over $155,000 that will be distributed to disabled and disadvantaged
veterans as well as the emergency needs of local military personnel throughout the
Mahoning and Shenango valleys.
The event hosted 300 golfers on Avalon’s premier golf courses and the evening
gala had over 600 guests in attendance. Guest of honor YSU President Jim Tressel
visited the golf courses and boosted morale among the golfers and veteran
volunteers. The evening gala included a full military honors ceremony, live and
silent auctions and ended the event with a huge fireworks display donated by
Phantom Fireworks and Youngstown Phantoms.
Due to the generosity of Ron Klingle, owner of Avalon Golf & Country Club, as
well as all major sponsors including Phantom Fireworks/Youngstown Phantoms,
Covelli Enterprises, Cafaro Foundation and J.T. Motorcars, Inc., as well as countless
other donors in the area, we will be able to make a difference in the lives of the over
50,000 local veterans, especially those in need. The 3rd Annual Freedom Warrior Golf Outing & Gala will be held
Wednesday, July 13, 2016. To donate online or for more information go to www.
SupportFreedomWarrior.com.
Team signups, tickets, sponsorships or monetary donations can be mailed to
YARBCC Charitable Fund, c/o Jerry Lyda, P.O. Box 75, North Lima, OH 44452.
For additional information or to donate live or silent auction items please
contact Lisa Dickson at 330-509-9603.
TMM hosts “A Roaring 20’s Gala”
The
Trumbull
Mobile Meals basket
committee met to help
finalize plans for TMM’s
annual fundraiser, “A
Roaring 20’s Gala,”
which will be held
Saturday November 7 at
the Packard Music Hall.
Sponsored by SOI 2798
and Covelli Enterprises,
and highlighting the
Top Notes, the evening showcases over 100 theme baskets, a silent, live, Chinese
auction and reverse raffle. Fabulous hors d’oeuvers will be featured by nine local
restaurants and businesses. For more information or to purchase tickets, call
Trumbull Mobile Meals at 330-394-2538.
Pictured with auction items are Kay James, Sandee Mathews, Jean Schlecht,
Helen Speier, Marsha Terry, Rebecca Edwards (CEO), Rama Behari, Barbara Petiya.
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Lamppost Contest Winners
Some events are just plain fun. Several organizations and businesses let loose their imaginations and creativity to decorate the lampposts in downtown Cortland
for Halloween – just for the fun of it. Well, maybe for the bragging rights, too, since the Cortland Beautification Association (CBA) conducts the contest. They award the
People’s Choice winners with a Golden Pumpkin, while the Silver Gourd goes to the most artistic display. The People’s Choice is the result of our citizens’ votes, while
the Silver Gourd is judged by a committee made up of local artists.
The Golden Pumpkin went to the Four Seasons Garden Club. Their display was in front of Pizza Joe’s and featured the Browns’ and Steelers’ rivalry. Pictured are
Flo Hutton of the CBA presenting the award to club members Jeanne Clements, Jan Elliot, Joan Thomas, Maggie Peck, Anita Shaw, and CBA member Mary Kachurik.
Creekside Commons residents captured the Silver Gourd award with their “Witch and Bones” display in front of Royal Weddings on the south side of West Main
Street. Flo Hutton presented the award to Betty Linger, Evelyn Tarleton, Mary Kachurik (CBA) and Grace Mann. Not pictured was John Stiver.
Bazetta Cortland Optimist Halloween Party
On October 26 kids from the Cortland area participated in the Bazetta-Cortland Optimist Club’s
Annual Halloween Contest. There were over 100 young people who dressed in a variety of unusual
and spooky costumes. Ages ranged from babies to even a few adults. Participants and guests were
treated to refreshments served by the members of the club.
The top winners in various age groups were: Sarina Culver, Carter Stroup, Sam Shilling, Dillon
Ellsworth, Courtney DelPiero, Linda Hrusovsky, Nathon Robinson, A. J. Harper, Gage Sensabaugh,
Annalee Smith, Aurora Sensabaugh, Austin Brooks, Tyler Simonyi, Lisa Flannery, Ellamae
Parthemere, Eva Reebel, Honei Harris, Jason DiBell, Riley Reese, Eva ReeBel, Sarra Lyons, Isabella
Dougher, Lita Ramos, Sara Lyons and Lyra Hentosh.
Pictured is a sample of the kids’ costumes.
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Cortland Branch Library events in
November
The following programs take
place at the Cortland Branch Library,
578 Lakeview Drive, Cortland. For
registrations call 330-638-6335. All
library events are free and open to the
public. No reservations are required
unless noted.
Preschool Storytime
Mondays at 6 p.m.: November 9,
16, 23, 30
Tuesdays at 11 a.m.: November 10,
17, 24
Preschool Storytime features
stories and a craft related to a weekly
theme and reinforces the development
of early literacy skills. For children ages
3 to 5.
Time for Tots
Wednesdays at 11 a.m.: November
18, 25
A developmentally appropriate
storytime program for children ages
2 to 3 ½ with a parent or caregiver.
Registration is required and begins one
week before the start of each session.
Babytime
Saturday, November 14 at 10:30
a.m.
Laugh and learn with your baby! For
infants 6 to 18 months old with a parent
or caregiver. Short stories, fingerplays,
and simple songs. Registration is
requested.
LEGO Lovers Unite!
Saturday, November 14; drop-in
between 1–3 p.m.
Do you enjoy creating with LEGO
bricks? Join us for LLU, a monthly
program where you can have fun with
other kids creating LEGO masterpieces
for all to see. For children in kindergarten
to grade 6.
An Evening with Annie and Jack
Wednesday, November 18 at 5:30
p.m.
Are you a fan of the Magic Treehouse
series? If your answer is “yes,” come to
the library for games, crafts and treats
with a Magic Treehouse twist. For kids
in grades 2 to 5. Registration is required.
Quilting Angels tea & luncheon
The Quilting Angels Quilt Guild
presents its 8th annual tea and luncheon
on Tuesday, November 10. The theme
will be “Red, White, Blue & You” with the
doors opening at 10 a.m. The event will
be held at the Bistro at MCCTC located
at 7300 Palmyra Road in Canfield, Ohio
44406. Featured at the tea and luncheon
will be a cookie table, favors and table
prizes along with a basket auction and
50/50 raffle. Club members and guests
may participate in a show and tell of
their favorite quilts or quilting pieces.
Ticket donation is $15 per person. For
more information call Missy Shaffer at
330-652-3242 or 330-565-3242. Final Fall lecture Series program at
Sutliff Museum
“Victorian Collections and
Coffee,” the annual fall lecture series
of the Sutliff Museum, will hold its
final lecture of the year on Saturday,
November 14. Christmas during
wartime: the 1914 Christmas Truce,
will be given by Dr. George Johnson
of Logan, Ohio. Dr. Johnson’s
presentation is about the highly
unusual event during World War I
when along the opposing lines of the
British and German armies, the guns
fell silent not from a command on
high, but because the soldiers made
it so. Men, who only the day before
were killing each other, came out of
their muddy trenches, exchanged
gifts and played soccer on Christmas
day. The presentation will also
include ornaments made during
World War I and other artifacts.
Reservations are strongly requested
for this program and can be made by
calling the Museum.
This free program will be
presented in the Thomas Meeting
Room on the second floor of the
Warren-Trumbull County Public
Library. The building opens at 9 a.m.
and coffee and light refreshments
will be available at that time. The
lecture will begin at 9:30 a.m. and
the program will end at 11:30 a.m.,
although the speaker will be available
for questions following the program.
The Sutliff Museum, operated
by The Warren Library Association,
is located on the second floor of the
Warren-Trumbull County Public
Library at 444 Mahoning Avenue in
Warren’s historic residential district,
is free and fully handicap accessible.
It is open from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday
through Saturday. The Museum is a
memorial to Levi and Phebe Sutliff who
were operators on the Underground
Railroad here in Trumbull County.
For further information visit www.
sutliffmuseum.org, call 330-395-6575,
or find us on Facebook or Twitter.
Kinsman Library holding book sale
The fall book sale at Kinsman
Free Public Library will be held on
Saturday, November 7 from 9 a.m.
to 1 p.m., with the sale continuing
during library hours, 9 a.m. to 6:45
p.m. on November 9 at full price;
November 10 and 11 at half price;
and November 12, when all remaining
items are free. Come early for the
best selection; come late for great
bargains. The library is located at
6420 Church Street, Kinsman OH,
44428. Visit kinsmanlibrary.org or call
330-876-2461 for more information. C ortland N ews - N ovember 7, 2015 - S chool
Lakeview new building project update
By Robert Wilson, Superintendent, Lakeview Local School District
Thanks to support from our
community through a recent bond
issue, Lakeview Local Schools is
about to embark upon a new building
project.
The new K-8 building will
facilitate 21st century educational
delivery models for all students into
the foreseeable future. The Ohio
Facilities Construction Commission
(OFCC) is providing $9.3 million
of the $33 million project. The
new PK-8 school, to be located on
Wakefield Drive next to the existing
Middle School, will replace the aging
Lakeview Elementary and Middle
School buildings. The bond issue also
includes demolition and abatement
of the vacated schools as well as
improvements to the High School
stadium complex.
About 30 members from
the community businesses and
organizations, teachers, Board of
Education members and Lakeview
administrators, along with our
architectural firm, The GPD Group,
met in August and September as a
key component of the “visioning”
for the new school. Education
Visioning is a process that results in
a comprehensive long term planning
tools for a school or a district. This
is the cornerstone of all educational
strategic planning. Dr. Frank Locker,
a Harvard professor and international
expert on educational planning, led
these intensive “visioning” sessions.
By the conclusion of the workshops,
this team generated design ideas
that will affect our children’s future
throughout the 21st century.
The Hammond Construction
Company was selected as the district’s
construction manager and will join
GPD for the duration of the project.
The unanimous decision of the
District and OFCC to choose these
firms was largely based on the firms’
extensive experience in school design
and construction. The two firms
have also successfully collaborated
on school projects in Ohio with
similar complexity. Hammond is a
familiar face to the Mahoning Valley
construction market, completing
project for 16 districts in Trumbull,
Portage, Mahoning and Columbiana
counties. Hammond is committed
not only to encouraging local
participation in the project by qualified
subcontractors or suppliers, but also
to assisting the District in providing
information to the community about
the project and welcoming their input
and concerns.
Moving forward, Lakeview
Local Schools and the design and
construction team will commence
programming and early design stages
of the PK-8 school. The District is
focused on the facility meeting the
learning and teaching needs for
students in the District. Incorporating
student-centered learning concepts
and new technology into the building
design is a priority for the District.
GPD Group will be nearing
completion of the design documents
by the end of 2016 with major building
construction commencing in the
spring of 2017. Occupancy and movein will begin during the summer
of 2018, with the doors opening to
students for the 2018-2019 school year.
Stadium improvements are slated to
occur during the summer hiatus in
2016. Construction will be scheduled
to avoid conflicts with the track season
and be ready for the Bulldog football
home opener in August.
Lakeview Local Schools, GPD
Group and Hammond Construction,
along with the OFCC are excited to
begin the building process. We have
a strong team in place, with a track
record of completing facilities on time
and under budget. The new school will
be a great asset to the community and
for students through future decades.
KSU Trumbull welcomes Mike Meier exhibit
Kent State University at Trumbull’s Link
Art Gallery is pleased to present an exhibition
of drawings and paintings by Mike Meier that
will run until November 19.
Meier’s work has been said to “question
our everyday understanding of images and
their role as vehicles of enculturation by using
found photographic images that are then recontextualized into paintings and drawings.”
Meier sees images as examples of everyday
culture, and the subsequent conversion and his
artistic manipulation of those images seeks to
make them unfamiliar. In making the familiar
unfamiliar, Meier reveals the limitations of
both photography and painting as vehicles for
what the viewer would otherwise not question
as representation of reality. Meier received a Master’s of Fine Arts
from Washington University in St. Louis and a
Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Cleveland Institute of Art. He is currently a lecturer
at the Cleveland Institute of Art, where he has been teaching since 2012. Meier has exhibited extensively across the Midwest, including a recent solo
exhibition entitled Frequency at Waterloo Arts in Cleveland. Meier’s work can be
viewed at www.michaeltmeier.com.
The Link Art Gallery is open Monday-Thursday from 3 to 7 p.m. and is
located in the Classroom Building on the Kent State Trumbull campus. For further
information, contact Phillip Buntin at 330-675-8870 or [email protected].
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S.M.A.S.H. Kicks Off
By Lieutenant. Brian Holt, Warren Post Commander, Ohio State Highway Patrol
High School students
from all over Trumbull
County convened recently
at the Trumbull County
Educational
Service
Center to begin planning
for the 2015-2016 school
year. S.M.A.S.H. (Students
Making A Safer Highway)
is now in its fifth year.
S.M.A.S.H.
is
a
program designed to
educate students that have a driver’s license on the dangers associated with making
poor decisions behind the wheel. The program focuses on excessive speed, failure
to wear a seatbelt, impaired driving and distracted driving. S.M.A.S.H. students
are selected by their respective school administrators to participate; those students
subsequently take the safety message back to their respective schools and present
to their peers, typically in the form of assemblies.
“Essentially, the students have a better concept of how to relate to their
peers. Educating our youthful drivers is then more effective when the individual
presentations for the students are by the students,” said Lt. Brian Holt, Warren
Post Commander for the Ohio State Highway Patrol. “The feedback from students
around Trumbull County has been favorable and we have seen a decrease in
‘youthful driver’ involvement in fatal crashes.”
Youthful driver involvement in fatal crashes has been as high as 31 percent in
2013 and is currently at seven percent (one in 14 fatal crashes) thus far in 2015.
Each school district in Trumbull County is afforded the opportunity to
participate in the S.M.A.S.H. program. There are no costs to the school districts to
be a participant.
Trumbull County Safe Communities, Trumbull County 4-H, Trumbull County
Educational Service Center, Trumbull Career and Technical Center, Victory at
Vienna Church and the Ohio State Highway Patrol each have a supporting role in
the S.M.A.S.H. program.
Pictured are Anna Bodo, Daniel Roscoe, Mitchell Wilson, Jaclyn Rowley, Lt.
Brian Holt, and Lydia Marshall.
Lakeview Elementary Care Crew
Lakeview Elementary is looking
for retired and senior community
members to form a team of volunteers
to work at the school. One of the
primary responsibilities of the Care
Crew would be to oversee and
implement a new program for the
morning drop-off at the elementary
building. Care Crew would help
with getting students from cars to the
building each day. If you are interested
in volunteering for the Care Crew
we will be holding an informational
meeting on Thursday, November 12 at
9:30 a.m., Lakeview Elementary, 2755
Bazetta Road, Cortland. Want to help
but cannot attend the meeting? Call
Ashley Handrych at 330-282-4256.
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Lakeview Girls Golf team wins State
Congratulations to the Lakeview Girls Golf team for winning the Division II
state golf championship! This was Lakeview’s third trip to The Ohio State University
Scarlet Course. In 2013 the girls placed seventh and last year they placed second.
The team members pictured are Kaylee Neumeister, who placed second as the
Division II individual state champion, Taylor Horn, Emily Coller, Ashley Frasca,
Molly McAllister, Sami Hurusovsky and Coach Mike Turco.
Lakeview U-10 soccer wins tournament
The Lakeview U-10
soccer team, supported by
the Youngstown Area Youth
Soccer League (YAYSL), won
first place in the 2015 Fall
Classic held in Boardman on
October 10-11. The Lakeview
boys were undefeated in
games played against teams
from Boardman, Hubbard,
Poland, South Range and
Canfield.
They finished the season
with a 10-2 record and went
into the tournament as a number three seed. They went 4-0 in the tournament
and upset the number one seeded Canfield team with of score of 3 – 1. Pictured, top row left to right: Coach Chas Rose, Caleb Rose, Keegan Bland,
Brett Gottfried, Arison Wayt and Coach Jamie Bland
Bottom row: Kyle Sankowitz, Jason DeMonica, Luca Comichisto, Lucas
Leveto, Leo Parise and Ty Goyzueta.
Lakeview Colts win Flag Football
Super Bowl
Mayor Curt Moll presented a proclamation on behalf of the City of Cortland
and Council recognized the team with a special resolution honoring the golf
team. Pictured front row: Sami Hrusovsky, Clara Nicholas, Ashley Frasca, Sophia
Nicholas, Kelsey Lucas, Kristen Lucas and Coach Turco. Back row: Mayor Curt
Moll, Kaylee Neumeister, Kaitlyn Butler, Taylor Horn, Molly McAllister and Emily
Coller.
Delta Kappa Gamma hosts Senator Cafaro
Betty Jean Bahmer, Senator
Capri Cafaro and Roselyn Gadd
look over the agenda for the
legislative meeting of Delta Kappa
Gamma, Beta Chi Chapter. Senator
Cafaro updated the group on
legislative affairs in the State Senate
as well as introducing the three
issues facing voters for the General
Election of 2015. The “Indianapolis
Colts,” which is a team
of Cortland boys in
the Champion Flag
Football League (5 to
7 year old division),
recently won the Super
Bowl in the Champion
Flag Football League (5
-7 yr. old division) by
defeating the “Chicago
Bears.”
The team was
coached by Bryan
Gough and assisted by
Shayne Mealy. “The
Champion Flag Football League played at Champion High School. Champion
Flag Football League combined with the City of Warren program expanding
the number of teams. Kids from all over Trumbull County play, however,
we kept our local kids together since they are friends and makes it easier for
practices,” explained Coach Gough. The teams played six weeks of regular
season games, and the weekend of October 24, the playoffs and Super Bowl
were held.
In the picture (kneeling from left to right): Easton Bradley, Liam Gavitt,
Evan Hawn, and Brandon Toot. 2nd Row: Aiden Barnot, Eli Gough, Shayne
Mealy, Caden Gavitt, Nicholas Carney, and Mason Pierson. In the back, Head
Coach Bryan Gough and Assistant Coach Shayne Mealy.
OPEI offers outdoor power tools tips
Autumn is a busy time for lawn and
garden equipment users – with leaves
to mulch, garden beds to clean out, and
yards to prepare for winter. The bustle of
fall outdoor activities and chores can take
a toll on outdoor power equipment, and
it’s important for homeowners to check
their equipment, maintain it well, and
store it properly for the winter. Here are
some tips:
Set up a safe work zone. Identify a
safe location with plenty of work space
that is out of the way of children and pets.
Work only in a well-ventilated area that is
away from heat sources, sparks or flames.
Collect your outdoor power
equipment. This might include a lawn
mower, generator, string trimmer, chain
saw, edger, power washer, blower,
chipper, splitter or other tool that uses a
small engine to do outdoor work.
Turn equipment off. Before
servicing or repairing any outdoor power
equipment, disconnect the spark plug and
battery cables.
Protect yourself. Wear safety glasses
and gloves to protect against harmful
chemicals and debris.
Inspect your outdoor power
equipment. Make sure safety guards are
not disabled or missing. Check for loose
belts or missing or damaged guards.
Check and tighten all screws and nuts.
Clean your equipment. Grass,
leaves and dirt that have accumulated on
equipment should be removed. Use a soft
rag or cloth to clean away grime and dirt.
Drain the fuel. Stored equipment
should not have fuel in its tank. Many
fuels today contain ethanol, which absorbs
water and may phase separate, causing
operating problems. If there is fuel in
the tank, remove what remains. Run the
engine until the engine stops so the fuel
is used up. Get more information on safe
fueling at www.LookBeforeYouPump.
com.
Store leftover fuel properly.
Gasoline should be stored no more than
30 days without being treated with a fuel
stabilizer. Use a sealed container that is
approved for fuel storage. Always keep
fuel out of the reach of children and away
from heat sources or flames.
Lubricate, sharpen, and charge as
needed. Check the oil levels and blade
conditions. Change the oil now if needed.
Get lawn mower blades sharpened so it
will be ready for spring. Inspect the spark
plug, replace it, and add clean engine oil.
Check the air filter and clean or replace
as needed. If equipment has a removable
battery, take it out and store it in a warm
spot. If you have a battery charger, charge
the battery before storing it.
Service equipment. If you are not
comfortable performing some of these
tasks or think that your equipment needs
additional servicing, now is a good time
to take it to a dealer or repair shop.
Identify and clear a safe storage
space. An indoor storage area will protect
equipment from the elements. Your
storage area should be cool and dry, and
equipment should be out of the reach
of children and pets. Store equipment
away from pool chemicals, cleaners, or
fertilizers—anything that could cause
corrosion from spills. Properly store supplies. Using
approved storage containers for lawn care
or yard supplies will help avoid spills in
storage spaces. Leftover materials should
be stored in sealed containers, so pests
like rodents are not drawn to them. Keep
containers out of the reach of children
and pets.
Locate your winter outdoor power
equipment. Locate snow shovels, snow
blowers or throwers, ice scrapers, ice
melt or rock salt. If you are low on winter
supplies, now is a good time to stock up.
Place winter equipment and supplies
in an accessible location so they can be
found easily when the first snowflakes
and ice arrive.
The Outdoor Power Equipment
Institute (OPEI) is an international trade
association representing more than 100 power
equipment, small engine, and utility vehicle
manufacturers and suppliers worldwide. Get
more information and safety tips at www.opei.
org. For information on proper fueling, go to
www.lookbeforeyoupump.com.
2015 Lakeview High School 32nd Annual
Madrigal Feast
Often referred to as Trumbull
County’s “best kept secret”, the
Lakeview High School 32nd Annual
Madrigal Feast and Concert will be
held this year on Friday, December 4
and Saturday, December 5 at 7 p.m. and
Sunday, December 6 at 5 p.m.
Under the direction of Mrs. Bonnie
Chronister, LHS choral director, this
year’s magical event will be presented
by the LHS Madrigals and Advanced
Women’s Choirs. It is held in the high
school cafeteria, which is completely
transformed into a medieval castle
filled with candlelight, outstanding
musicians in medieval period costumes
and catered festive food from one of
Trumbull County’s finest caterers,
DiLucia’s. This long standing holiday
tradition of entertainment is open to the
public.
Advanced
reservations
are
required and tickets can be purchased
for $20 per person by calling 330559-5011. Reservation forms are also
available on the Lakeview Local
schools website, www.lakeviewlocal.
org. Commemorative ornaments are
available for a donation. Tickets are on
sale until Wednesday, November 25.
Support your local high school choirs
while ringing in the holiday season!
Chance Auction at Bristol Elementary
The Bristol Elementary sixth
grade class will be holding its annual
Chance Auction on Friday, November
13 in the elementary cafeteria. Doors
open at 5 p.m. and winners will be
drawn at 7 p.m. Admission is $3
and includes 10 free regular auction
tickets.
A 50/50 raffle and bake sale will
also be held and the concession stand
will be open. All proceeds benefit the
sixth grade’s annual spring trip to
Washington, D.C.
For more information contact
the Bristol Elementary School at 330889-2700. The school is located at
1845 State Route 88, just east of the
intersection of State Routes 45 and 88.
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Trumbull County Travel Club news
Those traveling on
a recent trip dubbed
themselves the “Trumbull
Travel Lunch Crew” when
dawning their hairnets for
the private tour through
Pulasko’s Chocolate Shop in
Erie, Pennsylvania. The fall
outing, part of the Trumbull
County Travel Club’s
itinerary, transported
38 members to Erie
and
North
West,
Pennsylvania. Travelers
enjoyed lunch at the Cork,
shopped at the Welches Grape Juice Market, enjoyed a wine taste at Arrowhead
Winery and ended the day at the 10 acre Paschke Mum Farm.
With the travel season coming to an end, the club opens its doors to the public
for its December 5, 2015 day trip. The December trip takes passengers to Castle Noel,
Roots Candles, lunch and time for some Christmas shopping in Medina, Ohio. Call
to reserve a seat or for further information. The deadline for the December trip is
November 20, 2015. Note: the November 7 trip has been cancelled.
The Travel Club will be flying and cruising in April when they visit four islands
in Hawaii. In June, the club will see Sampson at the Sight and Sound Theater in
Lancaster. A second show, The Million Dollar Quartet will be seen along with a
tour of are available for both mini vacations by sending a self-addressed, stamped
envelope to the secretary. Call Peggy at 330-856-5398 for address.
Pictured Carol Fell, Sandy Wellshawn, Peggy Terna, Peggy Boyd and Kathy
Brown.
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much entrenched in this holiday tradition
all over the United States.
In the last several years changes in
preparation have made slaving over a
hot stove a little easier. Turkeys can be
deep-fried, usually not by Grandma,
but by the guys in the house, out on the
deck or patio. Stuffing isn’t stuffed, but
baked. Vegetables are often roasted and
tweaked to satisfy the vegetarians in the
family. Bread and rolls may be gluten free,
as well as gravy prepared without flour
thickening.
In 1869, the first football game was
played in Philadelphia, just a few weeks
after the game was invented, although
local baseball games still dominated the
holiday afternoons until college football
took over. In 1934 the Detroit Lions
established professional football games on
Thanksgiving Day, first being broadcast
on radio, then television about 1950.
Thanksgiving wouldn’t be complete
without a parade. Parades were common
from the early days with simple displays
of arms at the Plymouth celebration back
in 1621 to elaborate processions featuring
firemen and the military. Gimbels in
Philadelphia started the department store
sponsored Thanksgiving Day parade in
1921, and Macy’s began their parade in
New York City in 1924. Generations have
grown up watching these parades on
television.
We may not go “over the river
and through the woods” on a sleigh
anymore, but last year over 24 million
of us traveled to visit relatives over the
Thanksgiving holiday. Cars were the
most common transportation, but this
holiday is also the largest air travel time
of the year.
Hearts go home for the holidays. It
doesn’t seem so long ago that my sister
and I were sitting at Grandma’s house,
listening to the adults laugh and talk
about old times – the pumpkin pie where
the sugar was forgotten, the time the dog
grabbed a drumstick, or being so full you
didn’t think you could eat another bite.
We all held hands for a Thanksgiving
prayer.
I remember being old enough to
help prepare and serve the dinner, then
as a wife, preparing my first turkey and
having parents and in-laws at our house,
while our children listened to us laugh
and talk about old times. Now, as we
all hold hands with our grown children,
their spouses and our grandchildren for
our Thanksgiving prayer, tears fill my
eyes as I realize that one hand holds the
past, and the other holds the future. And
we give thanks for all our blessings. May
your Thanksgiving bring you joy, peace
and love.
Clothes Closet at
West Mecca UMC
Free, gently used clothing is
available for those in need the third
Saturday of every month at West Mecca
United Methodist Church located at the
corner of State Route 88 and Bazetta
Road, Mecca Township. The next
Clothes Closet will be open Saturday,
November 21, from 9 a.m. to noon.
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Public schools must support children with
Grandparents: Four tips for spending on your grandkids
Many grandparents spend cash on their grandkids – whether by chipping in on
tuition bills, purchasing special treats or simply buying holiday gifts and helping
with day-to-day expenses. Many seniors say that creating a financially secure life
for themselves and their family is an important goal. As a grandparent, it can be
hard to find a balance between supporting (and spoiling) your grandkids while
ensuring you don’t run short on funds to reach your own financial and retirement
goals. Here are four tips to keep it all in check:
1. Know what you can afford. No matter how much you enjoy splurging on
your grandkids, your financial security should remain your first priority.
There are many unknowns in retirement, including your longevity,
fluctuation of the markets and the impact of inflation on purchasing
power. Spend and gift within your means to maintain your own financial
health in the future.
2. Determine if you’re giving or loaning. If you’re giving a gift, understand
current federal tax rules, which are based on the calendar year. In 2015,
you can give up to $14,000 to each family member before the federal gift
tax is applied. And make certain the recipient knows it’s a gift for their
own tax purposes, and so there is no uncertainty about whether or not
they need to pay you back. If you are loaning money to a grandchild,
be very specific about the terms and repayment, and consider having a
written document that both parties sign and date. This can help safeguard
your financial situation and ensure both of you are on the same page –
now and in the future.
3. Talk about it. Many people tend to shy away from discussions about
money and finances with their family. If you would like to help support
your grandchildren or save for their future goals like college or a down
payment on a home, be sure to communicate this with their parents.
This can help your adult children do a better job with their own financial
planning. For example, if the parents of your grandchild know how
much you are expecting to contribute to their child’s education, they may
be able to decrease the amount allocated to a 529 Plan and invest more
toward other goals, such as their own retirement.
4. Establish boundaries. Even if you want to help your grandchildren
financially, depending on their situation, it may not be appropriate to
do so, or to repeatedly provide support. Everyone appreciates help, but
if your grandchild needs to learn financial independence, there can be
value in letting them live within their own means. Keep in mind the
smart — and sometimes tough — financial lessons you learned as you
made your own way as a young adult, and the pride that came with
successfully overcoming challenges.
If you want to provide financial support to a family member, but haven’t
incorporated it into your overall financial plan, consider consulting a financial
professional. He or she can help you evaluate your financial needs and goals and
create a strategy. A clear and realistic understanding of your own financial picture
can help you identify how much you can comfortably give and stay on track with
your own goals.
Column provided by Tom Shortreed, Financial planning services and investments
offered through Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Member FINRA & SIPC.
Cortland Christian Church Soup and
Sandwich Lunch
Cortland Christian’s popular
Soup and Sandwich Lunch is the third
Thursday of every month through May
(skipping December) and consists of
sloppy joe or chicken salad sandwiches
for $3, and homemade soups – chicken
noodle, ham and bean, and vegetable
beef. A bowl is $2.50; pint, $4; quart,
$6. A wide variety of pies are available
at $2.50 per slice. Lunch is served in
the Fellowship Hall from 11:30 a.m. to
1 p.m., dine in or carry out. Delivery
is also available for businesses and
homebound by calling 330-637-4611;
Fax, 866-200-2708. Place delivery orders
Monday to Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. to
noon or by 11 a.m. Thursday. This
month’s luncheon is November 19. The
church is located at 153 Grove Drive,
Cortland.
disabilities
Q: I suspect that my child may
have a disability that prevents him
from receiving the educational
opportunities available in school.
What can I do?
A: You can ask your child’s
public school to evaluate your child
for special education services, or the
school may suggest that your child
be evaluated. If your child is found
to be eligible, your child’s school
will provide appropriate services,
including specifically designed
instruction intended to meet the
unique needs of your child and his
disability.
Q: What is involved in having my
child evaluated for special education
services?
A: Before your child can receive
special education services, the public
school district must evaluate him.
First, the school must obtain your
“informed parental consent” within
30 days from the date of the evaluation
request. Next, an evaluation team
report must be completed within
60 days from the date of parental
consent. If the evaluation team report
determines that your child is not
eligible for special education services,
or if the school refuses to perform an
evaluation, you, as the parent, may
file a “due process complaint” with
the Ohio Department of Education.
If the evaluation team report
determines that your child is eligible
for special education services, then an
Individualized Education Program
(IEP) meeting must be scheduled and
an IEP must be developed within 30
days from the date the evaluation
team report is completed.
Q: What is an Individualized
Education Program (IEP)?
A: An IEP is a plan that should
be specifically tailored to meet a
child’s unique and individualized
needs. The IEP should place the
child in the least restrictive setting
possible to promote the child’s ability
to interact with other students who
do not have disabilities. A “standard”
IEP for children with a specific kind of
disability is not appropriate; rather, a
different plan must be created for each
individual student.
Q: What is an Individualized
Education Program team?
A: A team of people works
together to develop the IEP for each
child. The team includes the child’s
parent or legal guardian, a special
education teacher, a regular education
teacher, a representative of the school
district, an individual who can explain
the results of the evaluation team
report, other individuals who have
knowledge or special expertise (can
include counselors and pediatricians)
and the child, when appropriate.
Q: What should be included in an
IEP?
A: The IEP should contain a
statement of the child’s present
level of academic achievement and
functional performance, a statement
of measurable annual functional
and academic goals, a description of
how the child’s progress toward the
goals will be measured, a statement
of the special education and related
services to be provided to the child,
an explanation of the extent, if any,
to which the child will be separated
from non-disabled or regular
education students, a statement of
accommodations needed on testing
and the projected date for beginning
the services.
Q: What else should I know
about IEPs?
A: A parent can request an IEP
meeting at any time. Money is not an
excuse to deny services. Public schools
cannot limit services according to
what resources are available.
This “Law You Can Use” column
was provided by the Ohio State Bar
Association. It was prepared by Robert
Cole, managing attorney for Advocates
for Basic Legal Equality, Inc. in Toledo.
Articles appearing in this column are
intended to provide broad, general
information about the law. Before applying
this information to a specific legal problem,
readers are urged to seek advice from an
attorney.
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Practical Money Skills
By Nathaniel Sillin
Planning that affordable holiday trip
Are you an advance planner or an
improviser? Your travel planning style
might save you money during the busy
winter holiday travel season.
Generally, families with children
and a need for specific seating and direct
flights may need to plan earlier to secure
such reservations. More flexible travelers
can roll the dice on last-minute deals.
Here are some ideas to explore:
Be
open-minded
about
scheduling. Most people know red-eye
and dawn flights are typically cheaper.
However, holiday travel presents its
own set of opportunities for pricing
and availability if you don’t follow the
crowd. For example, with Thanksgiving
always on a Thursday, most travelers
choose Tuesday or Wednesday for arrival
and Sunday for departure. Choosing a
different scheduling window, including
travel on the actual holiday, may not
only save money but considerable stress
getting to and from clogged airport, train
and bus stations.
Drive smart or leave the keys
at home. If you’re using your own
automobile, make sure your collision and
liability coverage are adequate to cover
potential medical and repair costs for other
motorists if you’re in an accident out of
town. If you’re planning to rent a vehicle,
speak with your auto insurance agent
before you go. Many personal policies
do extend domestic collision and liability
coverage to rentals, but it’s particularly
important to confirm coverage if you’re
traveling outside the United States. Of
course, if you’re visiting a place with
excellent public transportation or safe
bike routes, check pricing. An affordable
bike rental (pack a helmet) or multi-day
city or regional bus-and-rail pass might
eliminate the need for a car altogether.
Sleep cheap. Saving money on
accommodations is another area where
you can save significant dollars by
either planning significantly ahead or
trolling for last-minute bargains. Top
family destinations generally require
reservations months in advance, but see
how full they are closest to the actual
holiday dates. Many family members
may travel a week before or a week after
the actual holiday but won’t stay over
the holiday. That leaves more rooms and
activities available. The same goes for stays
in other popular tourist locations around
the world. Check destination hotels closer
to the date to see if they’re offering special
rates or packages.
Put your membership dollars to
work. If you belong to an auto club or have
credit cards with particular travel benefits,
see whether any of those benefits – from
actual mileage points to coupon discounts
– can be used to save money.
Check your home, health and
business insurance. If you are traveling
domestically or globally, see if your
personal health insurance extends to your
destination. The same goes for home/
rental and business insurance. Many
people don’t realize that some or all of
their personal insurance coverage may
cover medical, theft, liability, injury and
other risks at their destination. Read your
policy and confirm your assumptions with
your agent.
Consider travel insurance to fill any
gaps. Once you’ve confirmed the limits of
your personal coverage, research travel
insurance policy sites (http://www.
insuremytrip.com) and recent articles
on travel insurance so you can make
sure common risks like trip cancellation
and lost luggage are covered as well as
specialized risks like advanced medical
care and medical transportation at your
destination.
Watch those bags. Many airlines
charge ascending fees for every checked
bag, so packing light has never made more
sense. However, major air and ground
shipping companies are now offering
luggage-shipping services for domestic
and overseas travelers with pickup options
at their ground facilities. Make a call and
see if this option makes sense, particularly
if you take extra clothes or gifts with you
at the holidays.
Bottom line: Holiday travel bargains
can be found months in advance and
sometimes at the last minute. Your
flexibility will determine the deals you can
get.
Nathaniel Sillin directs Visa’s financial
education programs. To follow Practical
Money Skills on Twitter: www.twitter.com/
PracticalMoney.
Social Security and Medicare amounts for 2015
The annual inflation adjustments
have also impacted the various Social
Security amounts and thresholds for
2015.
The Social Security wage base,
for computing the Social Security tax
(OASDI only), increases to $118,500
in 2015, up from $117,000 for 2014.
There is no taxable earnings limit for
Medicare (HI only) contributions.
However, there is a 0.9% Medicare
surtax that is imposed on wages and
self-employment (SE) income in excess
of the modified adjusted gross income
(MAGI) threshold amounts of $250,000
for joint filers, $125,000 for married
separate filers, and $200,000 for all
other taxpayers. The MAGI thresholds
are not adjusted for inflation. The
surtax does not apply to the employer
portion of the tax.
For Social Security beneficiaries
under the full retirement age, the
annual exempt amount increases to
$15,720 in 2015, up from $15,480 in
2014. These beneficiaries will be subject
to a $1 reduction in benefits for each $2
they earn in excess of $15,720 in 2015.
However, in the year beneficiaries
reach their full retirement age (FRA),
earnings above a different annual
exemption amount ($41,880 in 2015,
up from $41,400 in 2014) are subject
to $1 reduction in benefits for each
$3 earned over this exempt amount.
Social Security benefits are not reduced
by earned income beginning with the
month the beneficiary reaches FRA.
But remember, Social Security benefits
received may be subject to federal
income tax.
The Social Security Administration
estimates the average retired worker
receives $1,328 monthly in 2015. The
average monthly benefit for an aged
couple where both are receiving
monthly benefits is $2,176. The
maximum 2015 Social Security benefit
for a worker retiring at FRA is $2,663
per month, up from $2,642 in 2014.
Seniors age 70 1/2+: Take your
required retirement distribution.
The tax laws generally require
individuals with retirement accounts
to take annual withdrawals based on
the size of their account and their age
beginning with the year they reach
age 70½. Failure to take a required
withdrawal can result in a penalty of
50% of the amount not withdrawn.
If you turned age 70½ in 2015,
you can delay your 2015 required
distribution to 2016. Think twice
before doing so, though, as this will
result in two distributions in 2015 —
the amount required for 2015 plus
the amount required for 2016, which
might throw you into a higher tax
bracket or trigger the 3.8 percent net
investment income tax. On the other
hand, it could be beneficial to take both
distributions in 2016 if you expect to be
in a substantially lower tax bracket in
2016.
Jennifer J. Slywczak, CPA, is the
owner of Integrated Accounting and Tax
Solutions LLC, located at 3378 State
Route 5, Cortland. You can reach her at
330-638-2727 or by email at jennifer@
jenjslycpa.com To sign up for monthly
newsletters you can visit her website at
www.jenjslycpa.com.
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Trunk or Treat at CCC
By Joyce Hall
Trunk or Treat… fun times
at Cortland Christian Church are
happening all the time but this one
seemed very special. The members
of the church treated nearly 150
children with candy and other treats,
Halloween games, face painting,
crafts, stories, donuts and cider.
As they passed around the
fellowship hall dressed in their fun
and unique costumes they were
greeted by church members, dressed
in Halloween fashion, with candy and other treats. The children were so happy as
they played and showed off their costumes. What a wonderful sight to see so many
families together having fun.
One member of CCC, John Klamut always has something fun up his sleeve
and this day was no exception. Dressed as a farmer sitting in his rocking chair
surrounded by bales of straw and a Halloween scarecrow, he told funny little jokes
and the story of the Farmer and His Pumpkins.
During this story, Pastor Don Barnes carved a pumpkin. After planting and
nurturing his pumpkins the “Farmer” carefully chose one of the pumpkins and
carved a face on it, put a candle in it and lit the wick. How the pumpkin glowed.
As people pass by they see the smiling pumpkin and smile back. They know once
again that He has taken a simple pumpkin and changed it into a glorious sight!
When we let Him come into our hearts we all light up, too.
The Police Department and the Fire Department had representatives present
to share the fun time with the children and have their pictures taken together.
Trunk or Treat is something the church has done for many years; it started by
having the event outside and when the weather doesn’t cooperate, it was moved
No doubt this tradition will continue.
CCC Mission Team 2015
By Joyce Hall
The Cortland Christian
Church “Mission Team
2015” has returned from
Birmingham, Alabama, full
of stories and information
about their mission work
and the people they met.
They were able to wall
the inside and put siding on
the outside of two homes in
a very short time. The time
seemed to fly by as this was
something they all were
comfortable with, and they
also felt a sense of accomplishment. They came home excited and ready to sign up
again next year. Why is it that there is always a good feeling when we help others?
“Making a Difference” is what we all want to accomplish. With God’s children
working with Habitat for Humanity to build homes, the needy can now have a
place of their own to raise their families.
Pastor Don Barnes has been leading our Mission Team on these trips for many
years, and never is there a shortage of volunteers.
Even those who did not go will get to share this trip when Pastor shows the
video presentation of them working and playing. Cortland Christian Church is
always finding ways to ‘Make a Difference.”
Pictured are front, center Mackenzie Polakoff; middle row Chuck Corbett,
Pastor Don Barnes, Priscilla Wodzinski, Lorra Barnes, Karen Miller and Kim
Truhan. Back row. Harry Miller,
Ron Miller, Sharon Polakoff, Roger
McCafferty, Chuck Chagnot,
Bob
Evans and Richard, the Habitat leader
from Alabama.
Helping Hands Craft
Show planned
The Howland Community Church,
State Route 46, will be holding a
“Helping Hands Craft Show” on
Saturday, November 14 from 10 a.m.
until 4 p.m. Admission is $2, with
children 12 and younger free. Food will
be served continuously throughout the
event.
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St. John Paul II Parish begins advent with
guest speaker
Saint John Paul II Parish, 420 North
Street N.W., Warren, will host a guest
speaker, Fr. James McKarns, on the
first Sunday of Advent, November 29,
from 3 to 4 p.m. His topic is entitled,
“Lead Me Lord: Walking the beatitudepathway through Advent.” He will give
explanations and examples of each of
the nine beatitudes and discuss how we
can live them in our daily spirituality.
Fr. McKarns is a retired priest of
the Youngstown Diocese. He presents
missions and retreats, is the author
of several books such as: Lean Against
the Wind, Seldom Told Bible Tales and
Saints & Seasons among others; and
writes reflections for the Living Faith
publication.
Crafters sought for show
Crafters are needed for the Greene
Nazarene NMI’s show to be held on
December 5, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The
church is located on the corner of
Routes 46 and 87 in Greene Township.
Tables are only $10. Proceeds from this
event benefit the Nazarene National
Missionary Internationals. For further
information please call 440-422-3470 or
330-583-2015.
Authentic German Dinner offered
An authentic German Dinner,
Saturday, November 7, 4 to 6:30
p.m. is an event at St. John Lutheran
Church, 5734 Mahoning Avenue
in Warren (Champion). The dinner
consists of: bratwurst, sauerkraut,
spatzle, red cabbage, bread and
butter, dessert and beverage. Age
11 through adults, $9; Children age
4-10, $3. Handicap accessible and
take-outs available. Come on out and
enjoy a great meal!
This game is crap for the unsuspecting
Dear Mark: How does a crapless
table measure up to a conventional
crap table as far as house
advantages? Also, a floor manager
at a casino suggested I go to a web
site named wizardofodds.com. He
said it would help me to understand
better the world of probability. Do
you have any experience with it?
Jerry
What you stumbled upon, Jerry,
is an offering called Crapless Craps or
Never Ever Craps. Here we go again,
Jerry. Here is another example of a
casino game designed to relieve you
of your hard-earned cash when you
belly up to this form of a crap table.
In this modified variation of a
regular crap game, you do not lose on
the come-out roll when the shooter
tosses a craps, a term for the numbers
2, 3 or 12. Instead, the number rolled,
(2, 3 or 12) automatically becomes
your point, just as 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 or 10 does
on a standard game. Additionally,
you do not win if the shooter throws a
natural 11. It, too, becomes the point.
With these shabby extra rules, the
house now holds a 5.4% edge on your
Pass line bet versus the 1.4% edge on
a typical crap game. I would highly recommend
passing on Crapless Craps, whose
house edge on the non-suspecting
player is nearly quadrupled.
You also mentioned wizardofodds.
com in your question. For math junkies like Yours Truly,
it has no peers. The Wizard of Odds
is Michael Shackleford, a professional
actuary who has made a career of
analyzing casino games. Shackleford’s
site provides the mathematically
correct strategies and information for
nearly every casino game in existence.
In this column, I am spreading
smart gambling to the masses at
a Gambling 101 level, all while
working off Sister Cyrilla fifth-grade
arithmetic. The Wizard’s gambling
information level is more like
Gambling 105.
If you have any inclination to
study gambling mathematics at the
highest level, then yes, Jerry, I highly
recommend the wizardofodds.com. Dear Mark: With the proliferation
of sports betting taking place online, and with illegal bookies, do
you think it will ever become legal to
bet on sports in other states besides
Nevada? Jeff W.
Of the kazillion of dollars bet on
sports each year, only two percent
of the action is legal. The remaining
98 percent is wagered with a bookie
named Vito, in a long narrow dark
bar called Creedon’s, ask for Snuff,
or online through gambling websites
overseas.
Four states allow some form of
wagering on NFL games. Of course,
there is Nevada, plus limited betting in
Delaware, Oregon and Montana. New
Jersey keeps trying, but it continues to
be rejected at the appellate level. Also standing in the way is the 1992
federal law called the Professional and
Amateur Sports Protection Act. That
law would need to be repealed before
other states can allow sports betting.
Delaware, Oregon and Montana
were permitted to sanction NFL
betting because they offered some
form of legal sports betting before
1992. Those states loop-holed in by
tethering sports betting to a state
lottery or a fantasy game that they
already operated, hence, they were
grandfathered in.
By the way, Jeff, I am sitting on
multiple questions regarding weekly
fantasy football and its legitimacy
and legality. A topic worthy of all 600
words that I am allotted, an – albeit
negative – column on this form of
fantasy football is coming soon. Gambling Wisdom of the
Week: A priest rebuked a gambler
for the time he wasted at play. “Yes,”
replied the latter, “there is a lot of time
lost in shuffling the cards.” – Charles
William Heckethorn, The Gambling
World (1998).
Mark Pilarsky is a syndicated
columnist who is a recognized authority
on casino gambling.
Yakko is a seven year old Domestic Shorthair
mix. He was surrendered by his owners because
they had too many animals and could not provide
them all with the necessary care. Yakko was
surrendered with his brother Wakko. The two are
very friendly cats that love meeting new people.
They are very social and love to cuddle! Wakko
and Yakko would make a fantastic addition to any
home and do not have to be adopted together.
Yakko’s adoption fee is $80 and includes his neuter,
vaccinations, FeLV & FIV testing and a microchip.
Wakko
is
a year old Domestic Shorthair mix. Wakko’s
adoption fee is $80 and includes his neuter,
vaccinations, FeLV & FIV testing and a microchip.
Shelter hours are Tuesday through Saturday
from noon to 6 p.m. Adoptions close at 5:30 p.m.
The shelter is closed on Sundays and Mondays.
AWL shelter is located at 812 Youngstown
Kingsville Road S.E. in Vienna, across the
street from Avalon at Squaw Creek. For more
information call, 330-539-5300 or visit www.
awlrescueme.com.
GFWC presents donations to USO
GFWC
Ohio
Northeast District held
its annual fall conference
at Ciminero’s Banquet
Centre in Niles hosted by
Warren City Federation of
Women’s Clubs. Members
collected snacks for the
USO at the Youngstown
Air Reserve Station and
presented a monetary
donation to guest speaker
Bruce A. Bille, second vice president, board of directors, USO of Northern
Ohio. GFWC Ohio Northeast District is represented by seven junior clubs,
one general club, three Juniorette Clubs, and two City Federation Clubs.
Pictured presenting the snacks and money to Bruce Bille are GFWC 2nd
VP Linda Crish, 1st VP Lisa Hedrick, Assistant Director of Junior Clubs Deidre
DeVore, Northeast District President Esther Gartland, GFWC Ohio President
Linda Ross, Bille, Warren City Federation President Sandy Mahaffey, Director
of Junior Clubs Yvonne Ford, and NED Junior Director Mary Witkowski.
WJWL plans annual luncheon
Plans are underway for
the 46th annual GFWC Ohio
Warren Junior Women’s
Leagues
Champagne
Luncheon and style show.
Luncheon Chairman Renee
Maiorca announced this
year’s theme is “Nutcracker
Sweets.”
Proceeds
will go to towards the
Children’s Rehabilitation
Centers Children with
Courage Fund, so no child
is turned away because of
their inability to pay. This
year’s event will be held on November 20 at the W.D. Packard Music Hall. Members
met recently to address the invitations. If you would like to attend, contact Cheryl
Zurawick at 330-637-6724 or Kelly Kelly at 330-637-0862.
Pictured looking over the invitations designed by Stephanie Furano and Karen
Hurst are seated WJWL President Mary Lou Jarrett and Luncheon Chairman Renee
Maiorca. Standing are Invitations and Reservations Chairman Cheryl Zurawick,
Stephanie Furano and Kelly Kelly, invitations reservations chairman.
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WorshipSchedule
Bazetta Baptist Church
Pastor Stan Mink ([email protected])
1109 Perkins Jones Rd. NE, Warren
330-372-5042
Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m.
Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.
Bazetta Christian Church
4131 Bazetta Road , Cortland
330-637-6312
[email protected]
www.Bazettachristianchurch.net
Sunday Worship Early: 9:30 a.m.
Sunday Worship Afresh: 11:15 a.m.
Calvary Bible Church
Pastor Rick Reynolds
2878 Warren-Meadville Rd, Cortland
330-638-3710
www.MyCalvaryBibleChurch.org
Sunday School: 11 a.m.
Sunday Evening: Once a month Gospel
Wednesday Evening: 6:30 p.m. (for all ages)
Cornerstone Baptist Church
202 West Main Street, Cortland
330-638-0466
Adult Sunday School: 9:00 a.m.
Thursday Evenings: 6:30 p.m.
Cortland Christian Church
153 Grove Drive, Cortland
330-637-4611
Sunday School (Adults): 9:15 a.m.
Sunday School (Kids): 10:30 a.m.
Cortland Church of Christ
Minister Terry Siverd
2330 Hoagland Blackstub Road NE
Warren, OH 44481
330-856-4810
Sunday Bible Classes: 9:15 a.m.
Wednesday Bible Study: 6:30 p.m.
www.cortlandchurchofchrist.com
Cortland Church of Nazarene
Pastor Fred Blauser
293 East Main Street, Cortland
330-984-0313
Wednesday Evening Bible Study: 7 p.m.
Cortland Trinity Church
2576 McCleary Jacoby Road, Cortland
330-637-1421
www.cortlandtrinity.org
Cortland United Methodist Church
155 North High Street , Cortland
330-637-2571
8:00 a.m. Heritage Worship
9:15 a.m. Children’s Time w/Adult Study
10:30 a.m. Blended Traditions Worship
11:45 a.m. Coffee Fellowship
Nursery provided from 9:15-11:45 a.m.
Cross Point Bible Fellowship
504 Youngstown-Kingsville Rd., Vienna
330-394-1694
www.crosspointbible.com
First Christian Church of Niles
33 Arlington Avenue North, Niles
330-652-5839
First Church of God
541 South High Street, Cortland
330-637-1736
Wednesday Prayer Meeting: 7:00 p.m.
Grace Fellowship Church
Rev. Roy Mack
2150 Niles-Cortland Rd.
(Next to Super K-Mart at the Mall)
Sunday Worship: 9 a.m. & 11 a.m.
Saturday Night Worship: 6 p.m.
www.gracelives.com
Greene Church of Nazarene
8916 St. Rt. 46, Greene
Glenn Christian Foundation
Rev. Frank J. Glenn Jr., Founder & Sr. Pastor
5540 Parkman Road, NW, Warren
330-898-1872
www.glennchristianchurch.com
Wednesday: 7 p.m.
Harvest Christian Assembly of God
8798 East Market Street, Warren
330-856-4523
Howland United Methodist Church
Pastor Matt Darrin
730 Howland Wilson Road
330-856-3463
Sunday School: 10:45
Nursery Care provided
Lunch will be provided on
Saturday, November 28 at the West
Mecca United Methodist Church
located at the corner of State Route 88
and Bazetta Road, Mecca Township,
Sunday School: 9:20 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. with food &
fun for all ages at 10 a.m.
Johnston Federated United Methodist Church
6262 Youngstown-Kingsville Rd. (St. Route 193)
Just north of Johnston Center, Farmdale
330-924-2611
McKinley Community Church
1524 Elm Road, NE, Warren
Pastor John Griffith
www.mckinleychurch.org
St. Roberts Bellarmine Church
4659 Niles Cortland Road NE, Cortland
330-637-4886
Sunday Mass: 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m. and noon
Monday-Friday: 9:00 a.m.
Saturday: 5:30 p.m.
Maranatha Christian Church
2570 Elm Road Extension (Rt. 5) Cortland
330-372-7162
Pastor Woody Cavender
Sunday Worship and Children’s School 11:00 a.m.
Sunday Evening: 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday Evening: 7:00 p.m.
Mecca Community Church
5920 Phillips Rice Road, Cortland
330-638-5537
Northeast Christian Church
Pastor Robert McGuire
865 Perkins Jones Road, Cortland
North - Mar Church
3855 East Market Street, Warren
330-856-3496
Sunday Inspire Worship: 9:00 a.m.
Sunday Engage Worship 9:30, 11:00 a.m.
Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. - all ages
will celebrate the community’s efforts
in raising enough money to purchase a
Heifer Ark. Refreshments will follow. The community is encouraged to join
in this annual service of unity and
thanksgiving. God Provides a Meal
Sunday Worship: 8:15 a.m. (Trad),11:15 a.m. (Contemp)
Sovereign Grace Baptist Church
Corner of State Route 305 & Ridge Road
Sunday Bible Study: 10:00 a.m.
Sunday Worship: 1:00 p.m.
St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church
Fr. Jonathan Cholcher, Acting Rector
2220 Reeves Road N.E., Warren
330-372-3895
Sunday Worship: Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m.
Saturday vespers: 6:00 p.m.
LOAF Community Thanksgiving Service
A Community Thanksgiving
Service, sponsored by Lakeview
Outreach And Fellowship (LOAF)
is Tuesday, November 24 at 7 p.m. at
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. All the
LOAF pastors will be participants. We
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
490 North High Street, Cortland
330-637-4994
Southington United Methodist Church
Located at the town center on St. Rt. 305
Saturdays at 7 p.m.
Casual Dress and refreshment afterwards
Can’t make Sunday mornings? Try us.
Unity Church Centre
1226 Naylor Lloyd Road, Girard
Sunday: A course in Miracles: 9:00 a.m.
Tuesday Healing Service & Harp Meditation:
7:00 p.m.
West Mecca United Methodist Church
1215 State Route 88, Cortland
330-638-0803
Wildare United Methodist Church
7211 N. Park Avenue Ext., Cortland
330-637-5000
Sunday Worship: 9:00 a.m. Sanctuary
11:00 a.m. Family Life Center
Sunday School: 10:10 a.m. all ages
Fish dinner St. John Orthodox Church
A fish dinner will be held at St. John Orthodox Church, 2220 Reeves Road N.E.,
Warren, November 13. Dinner will be served from 4 to 7 p.m. for the cost of $10
per person. The menu is: baked and fried fish, shrimp, fries, macaroni and cheese,
cole slaw/applesauce, homemade dessert and drink. Take out is available, call
330-372-3895.
Free community turkey dinner
The Bristolville United Methodist Church, on the corner of State Routes 88 and
from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The menu will be turkey/stuffing 45, is inviting the public to a free Thanksgiving dinner that God has provided. The
roll-ups, mashed potatoes with gravy, dinner will be held on Thursday, November 26 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. For more
corn. Everyone welcome! Come, bring information call 330-889-3181.
a friend.
Business Cards and Classifieds
Condo For Rent
FOR RENT: Hilton Head Island
SC condo 1 week
2/20/16-2/27/2016.
2 BD/2.5 BA two story townhouse
villa with golf course/lagoon
view in gated plantation. Golf
and tennis privileges. King plus
two twin beds. Free WIFI
Pool, tennis and hot tub on site.
Non-smoking. $700.00
Call 330-638-2712
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