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“The Good News Newspaper”
February 27, 2016
Vol. 12 No. 7
Serving the Lakeshore Communities
Celebrating Women
By Sally Lane
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POSTAL CUSTOMER
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CORTLAND, OHIO 44410
omen, it is said, hold up
half of the sky. Statistics
back this up with males
holding a lead only of 101
male to 100 female births for the
world average, a ratio of 1.01 to
1.00.
That said, it is interesting
to explore our own town’s
demographics. The total population
of Cortland as of 2015 is 7,104, which
breaks down to 3,342 males, 3,762
females. A total population of men
and women over age 18 is 5,539.
The percentage of the population
with a high school education or
higher is 91.7 percent. Almost half of
Cortland’s residents have lived here
longer than five years.
What does that have to do with
women’s history? Well, with over
53 percent of the women holding
up the sky over Cortland, it is just
plain interesting (to me anyway) to
recognize and celebrate the women in
our town’s past, present and future.
One of the first public appeals for
equality for women came in 1848 at a
women’s rights convention in Seneca,
New York, held by Lucretia Mott and
Elizabeth Cady Stanton. Suffrage
quickly became the chief goal of the
women’s rights movements. We don’t
know exactly how our early women
settlers in Ohio felt, but working
side by side, day after day, with their
husbands, and then realizing that
they were not allowed to vote, or own
property and their children were the
property of the father, had to light
a fire in their souls. It is no wonder
that western territories and states
became the first to provide suffrage
for women (Wyoming was first). It
took 30 years for the 19th Amendment
granting suffrage to women to be
introduced to Congress, and another
40 years of being submitted yearly
before it finally passed both the House
and Senate in 1919, and ratified when
Tennessee became the 36th state to
okay the amendment – by ONE vote!
After the amendment was added
to the Constitution in 1920, women’s
lives changed forever. Women’s lives
are better, but the struggle continues.
“Equal” still doesn’t always mean
really equal. The most surprising
trivia factoid I found was that it wasn’t
until 1974 that a single woman could
have a credit card in her own name!
In my own experience, in the 1980s,
I found that utilities were opened
in the husband’s name even when
you bought a house together. When
I called the utility to question a bill,
they wouldn’t talk to me because
my name wasn’t on the account. I
digress, but it was nothing to burn
my bra over, and I have not had
that problem since.
In closing, I would like to
recognize the women in Cortland
and Bazetta who have made
a difference and will continue
to do so. We have women on
City Council, on the Lakeview
Board of Education, in service
organizations, churches, schools
and local business owners. They
make a huge difference in all parts
of our town. I’m proud of our high
school women’s sports teams and
their successes. They will continue
to affect the future wherever they
go after graduation. The women
columnists, writers and staff (the
men, too, but this is Women’s
History Month), for the Cortland
News continue to bring interesting
information about our hometown
to our local readers and those who
read it from afar online.
Let’s keep holding up that
sky!
C ortland N ews - F ebruary 27, 2016 - D irectory
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Advertiser Index.......................2
Business......................................4
Calendar......................................3
Classifieds.................................27
Directory ....................................2
Faith...........................................26
Finance......................................21
Library.......................................20
School........................................23
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Advertiser Index
3C’s Auto Body/Affordable Storage.......8
4 Star Diner...............................................14
Action Physical Therapy.........................21
Alices Style Salon.....................................12
Amerprise – Shortreed & Assoc.............20
Attorney Bill Brooker...............................12
Attorney Martin Nosich..........................22
Auntie V’s Pizzeria..................................14
Beef ‘O’Brady’s.........................................10
Belleria Pizza.............................................13
Ben Kyle.......................................................7
Burkey Burkey & Scher.............................8
Campbell Carpet......................................18
Champion Estates....................................25
Clearview Lantern Suites........................23
Cope Farm Equipment..............................5
Cortland Cigar & Tobacco.......................26
Cortland Lanes.........................................16
Cortland Playroom....................................7
Daffron Auto Body.....................................3
DiViestes Banquet Center.......................10
Dr Davenport & Rhorbaugh...................22
Dr Johnson ...............................................22
Drs Najem & Lehky Orthodontics.........23
Edward Jones..............................................3
El Torero.....................................................10
Enzo’s Restaurant.....................................13
Evolution Fitness Training......................16
Foley’s Fotos.............................................26
Furniture Décor` & More........................12
Galleria of Arts & Antiques......................8
Gardenbrook.............................................13
Gillette Nursing Home............................24
Glenn Holmes...........................................15
Greenwood Insurance Corner..................3
H&R Block ................................................19
Harrington Hoppe & Mitchell..................5
High Street Fitness...................................22
Jody Sova, Northwood Realty .................7
Kelly’s Boutique & Intimates....................4
Lake Tavern...............................................11
Lake Vista..................................................23
Lou Wollam Chevrolet............................28
MacKenzie Catering................................13
Mark Thomas Ford..................................17
Mayflower-Wollam Insurance..................4
Menards.......................................................5
Midway Garage Door..............................18
Noble Reynolds Insurance......................26
Northeastern Supply House.....................8
Oak Meadow Cremation.........................25
Petrosky Brothers.....................................17
Pizza Joe’s..................................................12
Real Living Brokers Realty Group...........4
Redline Defense..........................................8
Rienzi’s Quality Car Care.......................16
Rite Aid......................................................21
Sean O’Brien...............................................9
Shafer Winans.............................................4
Sparkle.......................................................22
Sweeper Man............................................26
The Body Shoppe.......................................7
The New You............................................13
Tire Pros / Hovis Tire..............................14
Tried & True Cleaning...............................6
Trumbull Business....................................21
Vasilios.......................................................12
Vlad Pediatrics..........................................21
Western Reserve Country Store.............26
Cortland City
www.cityofcortland.org
Mayor330-637-4003
City Hall
330-637-3916
Fax330-637-4778
Clerk of Council
330-638-0142
330-637-4637
Service Director
Police/Fire
911
Emergency
Dispatch 330-675-2730
330-638-1000
Police - Business
Fire - Business
330-637-2891
M eetings
City Council – first and third Monday of
each month
Monday, March 7, 7 p.m.
Cortland City Council meeting minutes
Read the minutes from Cortland City
Council meetings at http://www.
cityofcortland.org/ under City Council
Minutes.
Parks and Recreation – second Monday
of each month
Planning & Zoning – second Monday of
each month
Meetings and agenda of Council and
Planning meetings area available at
www.cityofcortland.org
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Sally Lane
Co-Editor
Jean Corliss
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Photographers
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Sally Lane
Cortland City Council Meetings are now on TV
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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
www.bazettatwp.org
Admin Building 330-637-8816
3372 State Route 5 fax: 330- 637-4588
Trustees, Clerk, Zoning Inspector
and Cemetery Sexton 330-637-8816
Road Department 330-637-8311
330-638-5503
Police Department Fire – Police – Rescue
Fire Station #11 Everett-Hull Road
Fire Station #13 McCleary-Jacoby Rd
Non Emergency calls
911
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Bazetta Township Trustees Regular Meetings
Regular meetings the second and fourth Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Unless
otherwise noted.
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Thom Foley
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
Terri Gilbert
Nathaniel Sillin
Patrolman Donald Utterback
Robert Wilson
Monday, March 14, 6 p.m. - A 60 minute caucus with department heads preceding.
Monday, March 28, 6 p.m. - A 60 minute caucus with department heads preceding.
Meetings are held at the Township Administration Building unless noted
**NOTE CHANGE ON MEETING DATES AND TIMES. SEE PAGE 4 FOR MORE INFORMATION
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, March 14 , 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 - F ebruary 27, 2016 - C alendar
Community Events
Event calendar for February 27 to March 19
For Cortland City/Bazetta Township and Lakeview School Board meetings
and schedules. See pg 2 and 6
For Lakeview Local School activities and sports schedules visit www.
lakeviewlocal.org.
American Sewing Guild meetings, various dates. See pg 14
Bristol Public Library events, See pg 20
Cortland Splash Pad fundraisers, various dates, See pg.5
Geauga County Historical Society Pancake Breakfasts, various dates. See
pg.16
LOAF activities, various dates. See pg. 26
Youngstown Nighthawks Soccer League, Cortland League schedule. See pg.11
FEBRUARY
27
God Provides a Meal, at West Mecca UMC, corner St. Rt. 88 and Bazetta
Rd., Mecca Twp., 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. See pg26
27, 28 Lakeview Drama presents Pink Panther Strikes Again, Lakeview High
School auditorium, Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Sunday, 3 p.m. $6 adults, $4
seniors, students See pg. 23
28
Auditions for Trumbull New Theatre musical, TNT, 5883 YoungstownWarren Rd., Niles, 1:30-3 p.m. See pg 6
MARCH
2
Trumbull County 4-H Advisory Committee’s second annual Trumbull
County 4-H Kickoff, Trumbull Career and Technical Center (TCTC),
6-8 p.m. See pg 6
3
LOAF meeting, All Saints Community Church, 4520 Niles Cortland
Rd., Cortland, 10 a.m.26
3
Westminster College Celebrity Series for Kids Room on the Broom,
Orr Auditorium, 6:30 p.m. See pg 10
Fish Dinner at St. John Orthodox, 2220 Reeves Rd., Warren, See pg 20
4
4-6
The Pittsburgh Knit and Crochet Festival and The Pittsburgh
Creative Arts Festival, the David Lawrence Convention Center’s Spirit
of Pittsburgh Ballroom. See pg 18
6-12 Ohio 4-H Week. See pg. 6
American Red Cross Blood Drive, Gardenbrook Banquet Hall, 4820 St.
9
Rt. 5, Cortland, noon to 6 p.m. See LOAF pg. 26
9-12 2016 Mid-American Conference Tournament, Quicken Loans Arena,
Cleveland. See pg 14
10
Lakeview Schools Kindergarten registration for 2016/2017, Lakeview
Elementary, 2755 Bazetta Rd. 9 a.m.-noon, 1-2 p.m. See pg 25
10, 11 Search Inside Yourself Leadership Conference, Tyler History Center,
Youngstown. See pg 22
12
Legacy Dog Rescue’s bake sale and Easter Bunny pictures, Family
Video, 4385 Kirk Rd., Austintown, noon to 3 p.m. See pg 7
Sue Jacobs’s Paint and Taste at the Country Porch Winery, subject will
15
be “The Fish.” 2282 Wilson-Sharpsville Rd, Cortland. 330-638-0000 for
reservations. See pg 4
15
Theatre Night at TNT, 5883 Youngstown-Warren Rd., Niles, sponsored
by St. William Parish Women’s Guild, hors d’oervres, wine, pop, 6 p.m.
$ See pg. 8
17
Cortland Christian Soup and Sandwich Lunch, 153 Grove Dr.,
Cortland, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. See pg. 13
19
Crawford Conservation District pond owner’s workshop, St. Philip
Church Social Hall, Linesville, PA., 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. See pg 18
Clothes Closet, at West Mecca UMC, corner St. Rt. 88 and Bazetta Rd.,
19
Mecca Twp., 9 a.m.- noon. See pg 26
TC Women’s History Celebration, National Packard Museum,
19 Mahoning Avenue, Warren See pg. 19
American Sewing Guild
Group meetings for March
The Niles Chapter of the American Sewing Guild’s March schedule for
Neighborhood Group meetings. Guests are always welcome.
Fancy Cutters meet at Lake Vista, 303 North Mecca Street (Rt. 46), Cortland,
March 14, at 10 a.m. Embroidery hints. For info call Virginia at 330-847- 7549.
Sewphisticated meet at Shepherd of the Valley, 4100 North River Road N.E.,
Warren, at 6 p.m. March 16. The Fit Nice System continued. Details to be e-mailed.
For info call Diane 234-855-7610
Material Girls meet at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 490 North High (Rt.
5), Cortland, March 17 at 6 p.m. Patti Augustine demo to be announced. For info
call Barb 330-550-1215.
Designing Women machine embroidery group meets at Domestic Sewing,
2011 Youngstown Road, Warren, on March 11 at 10 a.m. Peg Delucia will demo an
in-the-hoop lip gloss case. For info call Shirley 330-959-5020.
Howland Happy Stitchers meet at Living Lord Lutheran Church, 851 NilesCortland Road (Rt. 46), Howland, March 15 at 10 a.m. Slippers demo by Nancy
Adgate. For information call Carol 330-856-4827.
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C ortland N ews - F ebruary 27, 2016 - B usiness
Paul Ackerman joins Greenwood Insurance
Greenwood Insurance is pleased to
announce the addition of Paul Ackerman
to its sales and service staff. Paul is a 34year resident of Cortland, a Penn State
graduate and a Lakeview graduate. He,
his wife and two children live in Cortland.
Paul is very active in the community where
he is the Cub Master of Pack 4050 and a
member of the Bazetta/Cortland Optimist
Club. He will be selling business property,
liability, auto insurance and personal home
insurance lines.
Greenwood Insurance Agency has been
serving the area for over 50 years as an
independent agency providing great rates
and service. Call Paul today for a free quote.
Cortland Bancorp named to OTCQX
Best 50 for the second year
Cortland Bancorp (OTCQX: CLDB),
the holding company for the Cortland
Savings and Banking Company,
announced it has been named to the
2016 OTCQX® Best 50, a ranking of 50
top performing companies traded on
the OTCQX Best Marketplace last year,
for the second year.
The OTCQX Best 50 is the first ever
annual ranking of strong performing
U.S. and international companies
traded on the OTCQX marketplace. The
ranking is calculated based on an equal
weighting of one-year share price
performance and average daily dollar
volume growth in the previous calendar
year. All companies in the 2016 OTCQX
Best 50 were traded on OTCQX on
December 31, 2015. “We are honored to be named one
of the top ranking banks in the 2016
OTCQX Best 50, for the second year in
a row,” said James M. Gasior, president
and chief executive officer. “We strive to
create shareholder value and we thank
the OTCQX for recognizing our efforts.”
For the complete 2016 OTCQX
Best 50 ranking, visit http://www.
otcmarkets.com/content/doc/2016OTCQX-Best-50.pdf.
Paint and Taste
at Country Porch
Winery
A snowy night in February brought
out 25 painters for Sue Jacobs’ Paint and
Taste at Country Porch Winery. March
15 subject is The Fish. Reservations needed.
Call 330-638-0000. Country Porch Winery
is located at 2282 Wilson-Sharpsville
Road, between Routes 46 and 5.
Richard T. Naples Sr. Education
Foundation, Inc. offers scholarship
Since 1998, Richard T. Naples Sr.,
of Niles and the founder of Wholesale
Fireworks chain of stores, created
the Richard T. Naples Sr. Education
Foundation, Inc. It is a perpetual
fund that has already awarded 181
college scholarships in the amount
of $500, and 223 scholarships for
$800. This scholarship is being made
available again this year to high
school seniors and college students
who reside in Trumbull, Mahoning
and Stark counties. The purpose of
this program is to help young adults
defray a portion of the costs of a
higher education, which includes not
only colleges and universities, but
also institutes for fine and performing
arts as well as trade and vocational
schools and institutes.
The deadline for this year’s
scholarship is March 31. High school
can obtain an application from their
guidance counselors, or online at
www.wfboom.com. College students
can obtain a copy of the application
online. For further information,
contact Mr. Naples at 330-534-5145,
Monday through Thursday, between
9 a.m. and 4 p.m.
C ortland N ews - F ebruary 27, 2016 - B usiness
By Thom Foley
Business News and Notes
Sewing retreat
planned
Cortland Playroom is now taking registration for summer programs and the
2016-2017 school year. HURRY – space is limited.
Galleria of Arts & Antiques is holding Spring Open House on March 5 from 10
a.m.–3 p.m. There will be a 50/50 raffle to benefit the Cortland Splash Pad. Also
several local businesses have donated gift baskets. Check out the great new items
they have for sale.
Cortland Lanes is starting their SPRING LEAGUES very soon. ALL ages and lots
of times. Call them today for details. And be sure to go COSMIC BOWLING on
a Friday or Saturday night. Fun for the whole family!
Mackenzie’s Catering & Garden Brook Banquet Center remind you to book
your graduation, open house, bridal shower and other event now – they are filling
up fast!
Now that the ice is breaking be sure to check with Lakeside Sport Shop & Drive
Thru for all of your fishing needs. They also have a very large selection of beer and
wine!
Auntie V’s Pizza is busier than ever with the new coupon offers they have in this
issue. Check it out.
Dr Johnson reminds you that summer is just around the corner – be sure your
children have a complete physical before participating in summer sports and events.
Rite Aid is now the exclusive distributor for RECEUTICS. Previously a
prescription grade product, it is now available over the counter. It treats acne, is
a cleanser, an anti-aging and an active skin care repair system. Available in the
Pharmacy department of our Cortland Rite Aid.
Need brakes? Lou Wollam Chevrolet has a $99 offer – see their ad on the back
page.
Tom Shortreed and Ameriprise reminds you that this is a perfect time to check
your retirement plan and make adjustments, or they can help you start one - it is
never too late.
The Sweeperman of Champion has an offer for a FREE tune up – you just pay for
the parts. See their ad for details.
Jody Sova and Trudy Mickey tell us that there are some great deals on homes
right now. Interest rates are very good and banks are lending. Call a REALTOR
today.
Petrosky Brothers tell us that the time is NOW to get a head start on those spring
and summer remodeling projects. Did you have damage to your home because of
the harsh winter? Let the experts fix it.
Beef’O’Brady’s is having a fantastic St. Patrick’s Day party on March 17. No need
to leave town...join them for the best party anywhere!
Furniture Décor & More has a new web site – www.furnituredecorandmore.
com where you can check on new items daily. Also, don’t miss their Open House
on Saturday, March 5 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Start decorating your house for spring
now!
Vasilios Pizzeria and Restaurant is now open for breakfast at 9 a.m.
Don’t miss The Lake Tavern’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Party on March 17. Gary
& Sam start playing at 7 p.m. Join them for St. Patrick’s Day food and drink specials.
You can help make a Splash!
The Splash Pad Committee continues to work hard to secure funding that
will allow the splash pad to open this summer. We would like to thank all of the
individuals, businesses and local organizations that have generously supported
this project for our community. Over $52,000 has already been donated or
raised through the various fundraisers. Phase 1 was completed last fall with the
underground plumbing and concrete pad being installed at Pearl Park.
In order for the splash pad to be opened on Memorial Day, another $17,000
needs to be raised in the next two months. This final phase will install the safety
surface and the above ground features.
How You Can Help:
Consider making a donation. If every family in Cortland donated just $5 the
goal would be met. You can send your donation to the Cortland Community
Foundation, c/o City Hall, 400 North High Street, Cortland. You can also donate
online via the Go Fund Me website and search for Cortland Splash Pad or https://
www.gofundme.com/ksegtgk4.
Support one of the upcoming fundraisers.
• March 3 – Beef O’Brady’s – 4 to 8 p.m. A portion of all food sales will be
donated to the splash pad.
• March 5 – Galleria of Arts & Antiques – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – There will be
raffles and a 50/50 to benefit the final phase of the splash pad.
• March 21– Quaker Steak & Lube – 4 to 10 p.m. – Present the Chicken4Charity
flyer (available at City Hall or on the city website) and 15 percent of your
meal will be donated to the splash pad.
• Lawnmower Raffle – Tickets are available at City Hall for a 22-inch selfpaced lawnmower ($350 value) donated by Cortland Mower. There are
also second and third place cash prizes. Tickets are $5 each, three for $10 or
eight for $20. The drawing will be held at the May 9 Parks Board Meeting.
• H&R Block – New customers having their taxes prepared by H&R Block
can present a flyer (see ad in this issue) and $20 will be donated to the
splash pad.
• Schwan’s Cares – Visit www.schwans-cares.com through March 25, enter
code 26051 and a portion of your purchase will be donated to the splash
pad.
The children and families of the Cortland area appreciate your support. Make
sure to check back in the next issue for an update on the project’s progress as well
as any new fundraising activities.
The Niles Chapter of the American
Sewing Guild is sponsoring a sewing
retreat. There are a limited number
of openings available. The event will
take place at Needle in a Haystack
on August 18 through 21, in upstate
New York about 20 miles from Erie,
Pennsylvania, an easy drive from this
area.
The facilities are excellent
including a discount fabric store. Price
includes room, dinner Thursday night
and breakfast and lunch each day.
There are restaurants nearby with very
good food for dinner each night.
Total cost is $279. For additional
information contact Karen at 330-8564835 or Lynn at 234-806-7324.
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C ortland N ews - F ebruary 27, 2016 - C ommunity
Fiona is a three-year old Mastiff mix. Fiona was
brought to AWL as a stray and was never reclaimed. Upon
initial examination, Fiona tested positive for heartworm.
She has been through the heartworm treatment and is
doing great. She also had two benign tumors removed
during her spay surgery. Fiona is a friendly girl that is
recommended to a home without children or other pets.
When playing with her toys, Fiona does resource guard,
a behavior that can be corrected with the proper training
and patience. Fiona’s adoption fee is $150 and includes
her spay, vaccinations, heartworm treatment, a microchip and more!
Finn is a nine-month old Domestic Shorthair mix.
Finn’s mom was pregnant when she arrived at the
shelter. She had all of her kittens and was placed into
a foster home until her kittens were big and healthy
enough to be placed up for adoption. Finn is the last
kitten of the litter and he is so anxious for a family
of his own. He loves to interact with everyone. He is
playful and fun-loving. Finn’s adoption fee is $50 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 SE in
Vienna, across the street from Avalon at Squaw Creek. For more information, call,
330-539-5300 or visit www.awlrescueme.com.
TNT holding auditions for musical
By Terri Barnovsky, administrative assistant
Door-to-Door Soliciting
It is the time of year when we start seeing more soliciting activity with
companies wanting to contact residents regarding their services such as lawn care
or energy savings. Residential soliciting by businesses is allowed in Cortland, but
each person soliciting for the company is required to get a permit.
The solicitors are required to carry the permit with them at all times. The
permits do have an expiration date. Soliciting is not allowed between the hours of
9 p.m. to 9 a.m.
Certain groups, which include newspapers and religious, charitable or political
organizations are not required to obtain a permit.
The city does maintain a “Do Not Solicit” list that is given to each solicitor
at the time they obtain their permit. This will not stop you from being contacted
by neighborhood children selling cookies or popcorn, but will keep commercial
solicitors from knocking on your door. If you would like to be added to this list
please send an email to [email protected] or call 330-637-3011.
You can find the complete ordinance regarding solicitors on our city website in
Chapter 731 of our codified ordinances. If you have any questions about solicitors,
you may call City Hall or contact the Police Department.
Curbside Brush Pickup
The city’s curbside brush chipping program will resume in April. See the next
issue for more details.
Dates to Remember
March 7 - City Council – 7 p.m.
March 14 – Parks Board – 5 p.m.
March 14 – Planning & Zoning Commission – 7 p.m.
March 21– City Council – 7 p.m.
By Terri Gilbert
Trumbull New Theatre (TNT) will
hold auditions for the musical Don’t Hug
Me Sunday, February 28 from 1:30 to 3
p.m. at the theatre in Niles.
Written by Phil and Paul Olson,
Don’t Hug Me takes place in Bunyan
Bay, Minnesota. Cantankerous bar
owner, Gunnar Johnson, wants to sell
the business and move to Florida. Clara,
his wife and former Winter Carnival
Bunyan Queen, wants to stay. Bernice
Lundstrom, the pretty waitress, wants
to pursue a singing career. Her fiancé,
Kanute Gunderson, wants her to stay
home. It’s a battle of wills, and when a
fast-talking salesman, Aarvid Gisselsen,
promises to bring romance into their
lives through the “magic” of karaoke, all
heck breaks loose.
Cast requirements are for two men
and one woman (age 25-35), one man
and one woman (age 55-70). All are
singing roles. Songs from the show can
be heard on the Samuel French website.
Those auditioning will read from
the script and must also come prepared
to sing 16 bars of a song that shows their
vocal range. An accompanist will be
provided - NO a cappella please.
The show opens May 6 and runs
three weekends, closing May 22. Terri
Gilbert will direct and be assisted
by Jim Penn. TNT is located at 5883
Youngstown-Warren Road in Niles.
Please call Terri Gilbert at 330-5012882 with any questions.
Trumbull 4-Her’s celebrate Ohio 4-H Week
Trumbull County 4-H’ers are joining thousands of boys and girls
throughout Ohio in observing Ohio 4-H Week, March 6 to 12. This year,
Trumbull County 4-H Advisory Committee will be hosting the second
annual Trumbull County 4-H Kickoff. This event will be open to the public at
the Trumbull Career and Technical Center (TCTC) in Warren on Wednesday,
March 2. The event will feature displays from a variety of 4-H clubs
throughout Trumbull County and will run from 6 to 8 p.m. Games, activities,
door prizes and refreshments will be provided. Come learn all about this
youth development program and “Discover Yourself in 4-H!”
4-H’ers get involved by serving their communities. Through 4-H
programs, young people combine their concerns with practical skills so they
can make a difference. Working together and having a good time through
4-H encourages youth to make volunteering a lifelong habit.
In Trumbull County, there are over 100 volunteer leaders working with
nearly 550 4-H members in over 30 clubs. These volunteers are among the
more than 500,000 leaders nationwide who
each contributed an estimated 220 hours of
service last year.
4-H, conducted by Ohio State University
Extension, is open to boys and girls aged 5 to 19
years of age, wherever they live. Programs are
conducted in all 88 counties in Ohio.
Since its beginning over one hundred years
ago, about 45 million Americans from all walks
of life have been involved in 4-H. In addition,
some 82 countries around the world have youth
programs similar to 4-H.
4-H thrives because of a unique partnership
with public and private sectors that contribute
at the local, state and national level. Not only
does this partnership include financial support,
but many business people volunteer their
time and talents to boys and girls. Support at
the local level is received through the help of
many businesses, financial institutions, civic
organizations and service groups.
For more information on how you can
become involved in 4-H as a member or
volunteer leader, contact Trumbull County
Ohio State University Extension at 330-6386783. The 4-H program is open to all youth,
between the ages of 5 through 19, regardless of
race, color, creed, religion, national origin, or
disability.
To TheEditor
Dear Editor:
As H. G. Wells once put it, history
is “a race between education and
catastrophe.”
An ongoing catastrophe is occurring
right now with our neighborhood Ohio
public schools. Charter schools syphon
nearly a billion dollars a year into
their “for profit” educational charade. The charter schools are failing Ohio’s
students, but they are not failing their
primary mission: divert Ohio’s tax
dollars from neighborhood schools like
Lakeview into their pockets -- at the
expense of our children. Nearly four
billion dollars of taxpayers’ money has
been redirected from our neighborhood
public schools to charter schools during
the last decade. According to an
August 2015 report by the think tank
Innovation Ohio, traditional public
schools are receiving $515 million less
state funding than five years ago. Over
that same 5-year period funding for
charter schools increased by 27 percent.
Lakeview, a medium-sized
suburban Trumbull County District,
sustained a $273, 000 reduction in state
money diverted to the charter schools
just this year alone. With that money,
Lakeview could have purchased over
900 Chrome Books, almost one for
every child from kindergarten through
eighth grade. With that money, over
a two-year period we could purchase
one such tablet for every student in the
district. The same $273,000 would pay
eight new teachers’ salaries, or purchase
three new busses. While charter schools
are financed through the state, their
money is deducted from traditional
public school allocations. Lakeview
scores higher on all state mandated
testing and graduates a greater
percentage of students than any of the
charter schools our students attend. My frustration is that Lakeview
receives state funding totaling $3,648
per student, but we are forced to pay
charters $8,203 for every Lakeview
student attending a charter school. This is a staggering $4,555 more per
student than we receive from the state
of Ohio. Charter schools are grossing a
substantial profit while earning abysmal
scores on Ohio mandated testing and
attendance goals. Lakeview is not the
only local district where this atrocity is
occurring. I urge you to inquire with
your district superintendent or treasurer
to discover how much of your tax money
is lost to these educational imposters. Educationally,
Robert A. Wilson, Superintendent
Lakeview Local School District
Walleye Madness 2016 Schedule
Walleye Madness Tournaments has
released another “Hot Bite” tournament
schedule for 2016! Last season WMT
saw record participation of anglers.
The tournament series has grown into
the largest inland and Lake Erie central
basin walleye tournaments in Ohio.
“We are very excited about this
year’s schedule,” states tournament
director Greg Bentz. “I believe we
have the making of another banner
year.” The season kicks off with two
of Ohio’s premier inland lakes. April
24 is at Mosquito Lake in Cortland.
Mosquito Lake has some of the largest
populations of walleye of any inland
lake in Ohio.
The second tournament will be May
8 on Berlin Lake in North Benton, Ohio.
Berlin is home of Ohio’s biggest inland
walleye as scales have tipped close to 20
pounds for five fish.
The second half of the schedule
takes us to the walleye capital of the
world, Lake Erie. On May 28 anglers
will be launching out of the Black River
Legacy Dog Rescue
plans fund raising
event
Legacy Dog Rescue will be holding
a bake sale and Easter Bunny pictures
on March 12 at Family Video, 4385 Kirk
Road, Austintown. The event will run
from noon to 3 p.m. Pictures are $7 for a
4x6 printed while you shop the wonderful
assortment of baked goods.
Please come out to our event and
know that you are helping our 501(c)3
non-profit organization continue to fulfill
our mission of saving dogs from local
shelters that otherwise would never have
a chance at their own permanent, loving
homes.
in Lorain, Ohio. This event is expected
to sellout as May can be some of the best
fishing on Lake Erie. The last event of
the season is June 25 in Geneva, Ohio.
This event is our most popular as
anglers chase migratory walleye.
All events are qualifiers for the
National Team Championship in
2017. WT6 President Adam Momirov
states “Our TWF club Walleye Team
Six has made all four events ‘side
pot’ tournaments where any walleye
federation member can enter for their
chance to win a spot for the NTC. Our
club wants to send as many teams
possible to the NTC.”
Walleye Madness is sponsored by
Buckeye Sports Center, Lund Boats
and Mercury Marine. The series offers
no membership fee. These are 100
percent payout tournaments, plus
$700 per event in sponsor bonuses.
Registration is open. Don’t get shut out!
Go to walleyemaddnes.net for more
information and registration.
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Warm comfort on a cold day
It used to be when you smelled the maple sugar in the air you knew that
spring wasn’t far away. Early in February, on a clear day, usually a Saturday, the
boys and Papa would bundle up with their winter barn coats and boots and head
out to the sugar bush to tap the maple trees and hang buckets on the tap. It takes
the cold nights and warm days for the sap to run. It seems this year is a perfect
year for maple sugar, as the days have been so warm. So, if you’re a “maple sugar
addict” like me, you might take a drive out in the country like Farmington, on
Girdle Road North, Mesopotamia or up in Geauga County. You will see signs in
front of farmhouses selling the “sweet stuff.” Prices vary from $39 to $60 a gallon.
All gallons must weigh in at 11 pounds or more. It is obvious why I call it “Liquid
Gold.”
When at home the boys and Papa would put a big galvanized tank on the back
of a wagon, hitched to the old Allis Charmer tractor, and pour the sap into the big
tank. A single good maple tree, two to three feet in diameter, will yield 15 to 20
gallons of sap during a single season. That boils down to two quarts of the “Liquid
Gold” a year. For sugaring, the best trees are the sugar maple, black maple, and the
Norway maple is close behind. If you might be interested in trying your hand at
making maple syrup, you might take a ride to Middlefield Hardware, where they
sell the supplies to the farmers and many Amish as well.
The best part of maple sugaring time was when on Saturday or Sunday morning
you would wake up to the smell of coffee. I’d love to watch the glass dome on the
lid of the coffee pot where chocolate-colored water bubbled away in syncopated
rhythm. It would be on the back burner while Mama would put a frying pan onto
a burner and place strips of home-cured bacon into it. Then the griddle would take
the place where the bacon cooked. She would take the rind from the bacon and
grease the griddle. Mama would make a large bowl of corn fritter batter, and wait
until the griddle was sizzling. The fritters were started and placed in the warm
oven until the boys and Papa came in from the barn. Then she put the skillet that
cooked the bacon over an open burner and cracked brown eggs into the grease of
the fried bacon. The boys liked the soft eggs, but I preferred my eggs scrambled,
with no runny parts. Mama would have the syrup in a pot on the back burner
staying bubbly warm, the only way to serve and eat maple syrup.
The memory of the warm kitchen, and family gathering around the antique oak
table to have this hearty breakfast, is a special one. What I wouldn’t give for just
one more time to gather around that big oak table with not a care about cholesterol
or too much maple syrup.
Soon I will make a trip to Farmington to buy some of this year’s batch of maple
syrup for my pantry and my children. That is usually their Easter gift.
Keep looking for other signs or smells that tell you spring is around the corner.
Recipes from Louise List’s Kitchen
Corn Fritters
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 Tablespoon sugar
2 eggs
½ cup milk
1 Tablespoon butter, melted 1 can kernel corn, drained
Directions:
1.
Blend all the dry ingredients together in a mixing bowl.
2.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk and butter.
3.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and beat with a
whisk until smooth.
4.
Fold the corn into the batter.
5.
Using a deep skillet or kettle, add at least 1” of oil to your pot
and heat to 375°. (Use a candy thermometer to determine your
temperature.)
6.
Drop batter by spoonfuls into the hot oil.
7.
Flip fritters over halfway through cooking.
8.
Using a slotted spoon, remove the fritters when they are completely
golden brown.
9.
Lay out onto a paper towel.
10.
Serve hot with warm maple syrup.
Yields: 12-15 fritters
Women’s Guild sponsors TNT Night
A theater night at Trumbull New
Theatre’s presentation of Drinking
Habits, a comedy by Tom Smith is
being sponsored by St. William Parish
Women’s Guild on Tuesday, March 15,
at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 and include
wine, pop and hors d’oeuvres beginning
at 6 p.m. For tickets or more information
contact Theresa Craiger at 330-889-9711.
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TMM volunteers needed
At this time of year, I am grateful
for any gardening catalog, magazine
or book available, new, old, used. It
doesn’t matter much. Just so while the
winds blow, temperatures drop and
flurries swirl, I can kick back and look
for those perfect plant combinations for
my containers and flower beds.
While medium and large size
ornamental grasses are wonderful
additions to the landscape, the smaller
ornamental grasses and grass-like
plants can be used to create gorgeous
effects in containers. I like to use
pennisetum, “Little Bunny” or Japanese
forest grass, hakonechloa, “Aureola” or
“All Gold” in part shade and then I can
plant them in the garden when I empty
the containers. Two other favorites
are blue fescue and fiber optic grass,
a tender perennial often grown as an
annual with fine texture, a mounding
habit and an unusual appearance, hence
great for a container.
I want to try some of the carex,
sedges and rushes this year. It can get
confusing. Although lumped with true
ornamental grasses, they are grass-like
plants. They can tolerate wet soil in the
garden and are wonderful container
plants too. Carex add shades of gold
and green with gold or white stripes.
Sedges add copper tones and rushes
can add twisted corkscrewed leaves, all
visual interest. Here is a historical note,
in medieval Europe, loose fresh rushes
were spread over earthen floors for
cleanliness. And for clarification, Carex
and sedges are the same family. If you
want something small and black, try
Mondo grass.
New Zealand cabbage palms
(cordylines) and New Zealand Flax
(phormiums) give architectural interest
to containers as well as texture and
color. Phormium has sword shaped
leaves often yellow or pink striped.
They are annuals like purple fountain
grass (pennisetum ‘rubrum’) and purple
millet, a tough annual grass with corn
like leaves, starts out green, turns dark
purple with 12-inch cattail like spikes
in summer. There are just so many
choices, and I haven’t even started with
foliage plants! Oh, now they are using
gaura as the centers in containers. The
ideas never stop coming. Sun or shade,
there is a grass to add diversity to that
special planting.
Join the Trumbull County Master
Gardeners and Tim Malinich, OSU
Extension Educator from Erie County for
an educational seminar titled “Backyard
Small Fruit Production.” A leading
expert in small fruit production, Tim
will introduce participants to the
production of elderberries, currants
and saskatoons as well as the basics of
growing strawberries and blueberries. Call 330-638-6783 for information
and pre-registration is requested for
the March 17 program, Thursday from 9
a.m. to noon.
Happy gardening!
Kathleen Ferris is a Master Gardener
and a Cortland resident.
Volunteering is a great way to further a cause, support an organization, and
make a difference in your community. It can also be an opportunity to meet new
people and learn new skills. If you’d like to give something besides money, consider
lending your time and talents to Trumbull Mobile Meals. It is an opportunity to
serve.
Here are some facts about TMM:
• TMM has a volunteer force of approximately 300 to 350 active and 1,700
quietly active and serving in other capacities.
• TMM has approximately 50 or more volunteers who pack and deliver meals
each day.
• TMM started with one client in 1970 and now serves 300(+) clients per day.
• TMM volunteers deliver approximately 123,000 meals annually.
• TMM volunteers deliver to 30 different routes daily.
• There are 350 combined volunteer miles driven each day.
• There are 75 hours of volunteer service each day.
• Volunteers drive 84,000 miles per year (25,182 miles=one time around the
world).
• TMM’s volunteers are committed to making sure that “no-one goes hungry”
in our community.
Here’s what’s needed:
Delivery Drivers
• Drivers using their own vehicle to deliver meals during the noon hour.
• Delivery routes in your own neighborhood.
• Flexible schedules - monthly, bi-weekly, weekly, daily.
• Requires 1 to 1 ½ hours.
• Must be 18 years of age and have a valid driver’s license and proof of
current automobile insurance.
Adopt-a-Route
• Corporations can participate by allowing employees to deliver meals
during work lunch hours.
• Church, civic and school organizations can fulfill community service
obligation.
• Educate the community about senior hunger in their own communities.
Packers
• Spend mornings assisting kitchen staff in preparing various food items.
• Pack meals for delivery-8:15 to 11 a.m.
• Office Support.
• Filing, stuffing envelopes, answer phones, sort newsletters and schedules
and other office tasks as needed.
For more information contact Trumbull Mobile Meals, 330-394-2538 or tmmceo@
aol.com.
TNR offers spay, neuter for cats
TNR of Warren has special
pricing for spaying and neutering of
cats. Low cost spaying and neutering
is being offered for strays, ferals and
barn cats. They are also offering low
cost spaying and neutering for low
income family pets. There are Friday,
Saturday and Sunday clinics. Call 330330-8166 for more information. Please
let us help!
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No horsing around
Maplewood Grad named Champion in NY
By Sally Lane
Breakfast Daily 9am to 11am ~ Sunday 7am to 11am
Horses have played a large part in
Kaitlyn Roberts life. As she pursues a
Bachelor’s degree in equine science at
Morrisville State College in New York
state, Kaitlyn is a busy young woman who
was chosen to compete for the college
after instructors saw her exercising
horses a few weeks after she started
classes there. They assigned a horse to her
and offered her an internship. She spent
last summer traveling between Hamburg
and Morrisville, New York with the
college western team and her assigned
horse, Nic it Smart. Her consistent high
places helped her win the Central New
York Reining Horse Association Green
Reiner Points Championship for her
school.
Kaitlyn has been riding since she
was eight years old. She was a member of
Four Star Horsemanship 4-H in Trumbull County until she was 18. Before leaving
for college, she trained under Mary Jane Moore of Crossgates Stables in Fowler,
riding Tiger Lilly and capturing championships in the Up and Over Series in 2013
and 2014 as well as placing tenth at the Ohio State Fair in Equitation in 2013. She also
has performed for the Boot Scootin’ Buckeyes and TCTC High School Drill teams
performing in Kentucky and Texas. She is a 2013 graduate of Maplewood High
School and her family lives in Bazetta. Before she left for college she also became
a certified Trumbull County Mounted Sheriff’s Deputy on her quarter horse Holly.
However, Kaitlyn didn’t compete in “reining” before she went to college.
Reining is a western style of riding where you perform a set pattern with spins,
roll backs and sliding stops. You start with 70 points and points are deducted by
the judges by your performance. She consistently scored 68 to 70 points. Kaitlyn
hopes one day to own her own lesson barn and to maintain a competitive edge after
college. She will graduate in 2017. Her concentration in the equine science degree
is Equine Rehabilitation.
Pictured at the CNYRHA Green Reiner Points Championship with Kaitlyn (on
Nic it Smart) are her parents, Jenny and Butch Roberts, her college coach Sarafina
Evans and a man fondly called “Spike” who coached her as well and assists with
the team.
Westminster College
Celebrity Series for
Kids presents
Room on the Broom
Westminster College Celebrity
Series for Kids presents Room on the
Broom at 6:30 p.m., March 3 in Orr
Auditorium. Sponsored in part by Dr.
Richard Ribarevsky and the Caroline
Knox Memorial Trust Fund, the event
is open to the public.
Produced by Tall Stories Theater
Co., the musical stage adaptation
of the best-selling book by Julia
Donaldson and Axel Scheffler takes
audiences aboard a magnificent
broom for an unforgettable adventure
of a witch, her cat, a dragon and a few
friendly animals.
The show features puppetry, singa-long songs and fun for everyone--an
ideal family treat recommended for
children ages three to eight.
Join a witch and her cat as they
fly happily along on their broomstick
until a stormy wind blows the witch’s
hat, bow and wand away into the
night. With the help of a daft dog, a
beautiful bird and a friendly frog,
her belongings are retrieved. But this
broomstick’s not meant for five and
snaps in two.
To purchase tickets for $12, visit
www.westminster.edu/celebrity
or contact Georgene Gib, box office
manager, at 724-946-7354.
By Patrolman Donald Utterback, Bazetta Police Department
On Saint Patrick’s Day, many people
have traditions of waking up at the
wee hours of the morning and heading
to their local tavern to enjoy green
eggs and kegs. This yearly tradition
combines eating breakfast and drinking
green beer. Many taverns open their
doors as early as 4 or 5 in the morning.
Saint Patrick’s Day is widely celebrated
across the country. Saint Patrick’s Day
is also one of the deadliest holidays due
to the number of drunk drivers on the
road.
According to trafficsafetymarketing.
gov, the Saint Patrick’s Day holiday
period (6 p.m. March 16 to 5:59 a.m.
March 18) from 2010 to 2014 saw the
loss of 266 lives due to drunk-driving
crashes. In 2014 alone, 29 people (28
percent of all crash fatalities) were killed
in drunk driving crashes over the Saint
Patrick’s Day holiday. Drunk driving
kills more than 10,000 people each year
in our country, and every single one of
those deaths are preventable.
Local law enforcement is on the
lookout everyday for suspected drunk
drivers. It should come as no surprise
that additional officers are on the roads
during holidays in which an increase of
drinking is suspected (i.e. New Years
Eve, St. Patrick’s Day, etc.). Local officers
will be conducting OVI checkpoints
around the county trying to remove
these hazards from the roadway.
So what can you do to avoid
becoming a statistic? The easiest way
to play it safe is to either drink in
moderation, or not at all. If you plan
on drinking heavily, you should plan
ahead. You could find a friend that is
willing to be your designated driver.
Many bars and taverns offer free nonalcoholic drinks for the designated
drivers. You could contact a taxi
service. Before heading out to the bar,
you should either write the phone
numbers of the local taxi services on a
piece of paper, or save them on your
cell phone. Also, many bars co-op with
each other and provide a taxi service
between many bars so you can enjoy
many of the local venues without ever
having to get behind the wheel. Some
locations also offer Uber services.
What does drinking and driving
cost? Depends on if you are speaking
monetarily or with your life. The
average OVI will cost you around
$10,000. You will also be subject to a
suspended drivers license, jail time,
higher insurance rates as well as other
unanticipated costs such as attorney’s
fees, court costs, towing fees, loss
of wages due to time off work, and
reinstatement fees of approximately
$450 to get your driver’s license back
after you serve the penalties. The
average price for a taxi ride home is $20
to $25.
Think before you drink and
remember, buzzed driving is drunk
driving.
The authorship of this column
alternates between the Bazetta and Cortland
Police Departments.
Youngstown Nighthawks Soccer League
has Cortland team
The Youngstown Nighthawks Soccer League is an indoor soccer
league that is designed to bring the best players and teams to compete for
Youngstown’s Top Adult Title. It is part of the national Major Arena Soccer
League, which has leagues all over the United States. Five teams, comprising
the City League, are affiliated with the Nighthawks League and all games
are played at the Farmer Jim’s Indoor Soccer Complex at 2971 Niles-Cortland
Road, Cortland.
The teams are: Warren Clash, Cortland Spirit, Youngstown State
University, Boardman Knights and New Castle Outlaws. Each team has 10-12
players and are looking for new members to join. To learn more, visit www.
younstown-nighthawks.com or email them at youngstownnighthawks@
yahoo.com.
“These five teams are the first teams selected for our new league. This
will be our first year of this level of soccer. The Youngstown Nighthawks
plan to play at the state level in coming months and these teams are their
affiliates. Our Facebook page will have the newest updates. We are also
currently accepting sponsorship applications, should businesses be looking
to advertise,” said Edward Holmes, president of the Nighthawks.
Cortland Spirit is managed by Robert Stevens. Team members are Robert
Stevens, Jorge Carrano, Mike Eaton, Sean McClaren, Kennedy Chongo, Omar
Ahmed, Zack Wolff, Chris Harrold, Joe Cummings, Moses Sosa, Jason Lewis,
Fabio Sartini and Alex Roz.
The 2016 schedule of games for the Cortland Spirit is:
March 12, vs YSU Penguins, 7:30 p.m.
March 18, vs Warren Clash, 7 p.m.
March 25, vs New Castle Outlaws, 7 p.m. April 2, vs Boardman Knights 7:30 p.m.
April 16, vs YSU Penguins, 7:30 p.m.
April 22, vs Warren Clash, 7 p.m. April 29, vs New Castle Outlaws, 7 p.m. May 7, vs Boardman Knights, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets are $5 and can be pre-ordered at [email protected].
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Ohio Heritage Fellowship Award and
apprenticeship program nominations
Nominations are being accepted for the Ohio Heritage Fellowship Award.
Presented to an individual or group whose work in the folk arts has had a
significant impact on communities of Ohio. Nominations can be made in three
of the categories: Performing Arts, Material Culture, Community Leadership.
Recipients receive a $5,000 award and plaque presented at a cultural event.
The Ohio Arts Council also is accepting nominations for its Traditional Arts
Apprenticeship program. Deadlines for both is March 15.
Contact Kathy Signorino, Artist Programs/percent for Art Coordinator/Ohio
Arts Council. 614-728-6140. Email [email protected].
Rule #1: Please check your firearms at the door
Dear Mark: What are your
thoughts on having a “generalized”
house rules list for home poker
play? I play with a friendly group,
but at times, it can get testy over
rules everyone should already
know in advance. For instance, a
disagreement ensued once over how
many raises are allowed per betting
round. We have played for years, but
surprisingly, that issue had never
come up. My question is, should
there be established rules posted in
advance to avoid arguments in the
future? David W.
Anyone who has ever managed
in the casino industry welcomes
rules. Without them, you’re begging
for the inmates to run the asylum.
Yes, I have crossed into the gray
area on, for instance, allowing a deck
change; but, a rule like “cards speak
for themselves,” should always be
upheld. Even in home play, I am a
real stickler for “no rabbit-hunting”
(seeing what the next card(s) would
have been). That’s just me, David, but
possibly your group agrees to it.
I view the purpose of rules and
upholding them, unquestionably to
be for the betterment of the game.
As a group, you first want to decide
before play begins the stakes and
the quitting time. As for the rubrics
of the game, they should be printed
and posted, especially in poker. Hey,
we’re talking money being wagered
here.
Furthermore, I would highly
recommend having a printed copy
of Robert’s Rules of Poker (authored
by Robert Ciaffone) to supplement
the printed copy of your house rules.
As for your group altering Robert’s
Rules by compiling a customized
rule book with insertions of your
deviation from that particular rule on
page such-n-such, I recommend that
you don’t do it that way. Instead, use Robert’s Rules of Poker
together with a separate printed
summary of your individual house
rules. This way, any new player
unfamiliar with your rules can easily
be advised that “We use Robert’s
Rules except for our specific house
rules posted on the wall.” Regarding the dispute that you
referenced in your question, I would
recommend a “cap” of three raises
per betting round, but will also note
here that some poker rooms allow
four raises instead of three. Also,
when there are only two remaining
players, playing “heads up,” raises
are unlimited. Thus, David, let’s get the above
rule in print. And you might want to
include one of my favorites on your
“house rules” list: “No fights are
allowed inside the house. Fighting
outdoors is allowed but only after all
side-bets are made.”
Gambling Wisdom of the
Week: “It’s hard work. Gambling.
Playing poker. Don’t let anyone tell
you different. Think about what
it’s like sitting at a poker table with
people whose only goal is to cut your
throat, take your money, and leave
you out back talking to yourself
about what went wrong inside.” –
Stu Unger
Microscope Mayhem
at OH WOW!
Explore the micro world around
us at OH WOW!, The Roger & Gloria
Jones Children’s Center for Science &
Technology. ”Microscope Mayhem”
will be presented noon to 2 p.m. to
all ages. The program is free with a
museum admission. Stop by the front
desk to register. OH WOW! is located
at 11 West Federal Street, Youngstown
44503. Phone 330-744-5914.
Do you know what you’re paying for
your 401(k) plan?
Many companies offer an employee
retirement plan (such as a 401(k) or a
SIMPLE IRA plan). These employersponsored plans are governed by the
federal Employee Retirement Income
Security Act (ERISA). The Department
of Labor (DOL) has taken an increasing
interest in ERISA retirement plans—
focusing on the suitability of the
investments offered and the costs to
participants. If you participate in a
company-sponsored retirement plan, it
is important to know the answers to the
following questions about that plan:
Q: Who is the “fiduciary” responsible
for your plan’s investments?
A: ERISA requires a “fiduciary”
to be named in every plan. Is your
plan’s fiduciary the company, the
company’s executives, or the plan’s
investment advisor? You have the right
to obtain a copy of your company’s
“plan document,” and you should have
already received a “summary plan
description” regarding your plan. Make
sure you know who is responsible for
investment decisions in your plan; this
should be named in those documents.
The DOL proposed in April
2015 a “Conflict of Interest Proposed
Rule,” which would redefine the term
“fiduciary” under ERISA to include
more advisors and investment advice
than ERISA currently covers. That rule
likely will be finalized in 2016, and may
change the relationship between your
plan and your investment advisor. Does
your plan have an investment advisor?
If so, ask the investment advisor
whether the proposed rule, if finalized,
will change anything in your plan.
Q: What investment options are
offered in your plan?
A: Are there a range of investment
options for different types of investors
at different stages of their career, and
a range of fees associated with those
options? Most professionals suggest
that a range of options and fees be
offered.
Cortland Christian
Church Soup and
Sandwich Lunch
March 17
Cortland Christian’s popular
Soup and Sandwich Lunch is the third
Thursday of every month through
May 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, 866-2002708. Place delivery orders Monday to
Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. to noon or by 11
a.m. Thursday. Next month’s luncheon
is March 17. The church is located at
153 Grove Drive, Cortland.
Also, if you switch jobs, you can
transfer your accounts to either your
new employer’s retirement plan, or
to an IRA through a process called a
“rollover.” Before you choose a rollover,
compare the investments—and the
costs—of the prior employer’s plan, the
new employer’s plan and the options
available in an IRA.
Q: How much does your plan cost?
A: Retirement plans are not “free.”
Someone is paying something. Does
your plan use more active management
(and higher fees) or take a lower-cost
approach? Can you determine the fees
associated with each investment option
you selected? Who is paying for the
service providers to your plan (such as
the investment manager, or third-party
administrator)? How much is being
paid to those advisors, and where is the
money coming from?
If you have a 401(k) plan, there are
fees that must be disclosed to every plan
participant in a 401(k) plan through
the “participant disclosures,” or what
ERISA professionals call the “404(a)
disclosures.” These disclosures describe
the fees charged by each investment
option available to the participant. Even
if you have a plan that is exempt from
the required disclosures, you can ask
for this information. Have you received
and read your plan’s fee disclosures?
And, as mentioned above, if you’re
considering a rollover, what are the
cost differences between the current
retirement plan, and the rollover option
you’re considering? Sometimes the
“share classes” of the investments are
different in different plans, resulting in
different costs.
Knowing the answers to these
questions is a good first step toward
knowing how your plan works, and
what you’re paying.
This “Law You Can Use” consumer
legal information column was provided
by the Ohio State Bar Association. It was
prepared by Columbus attorney Scott
J. Stitt and Cleveland attorney Ann M.
Caresani, both of Tucker Ellis LLP. 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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Warren Junior Women’s League to hold
Taste of Trumbull event
Join the GFWC Ohio Warren
Junior Women’s League for its 7th
Annual Taste of Trumbull GFWC Ohio
on April 19 at Ciminero’s Banquet
Centre in Niles. Area restaurants
will feature a taste of their signature
dishes, from entree’s to desserts. Stan
Miller, jazz saxophonist and vocalist,
will be the evening’s entertainment,
and Lindsay McCoy, news anchor
from WFMJ TV-21 will be the emcee.
Proceeds go to LEAP - Life
Enrichment Activities Programs.
Ticket donation is $25. For
reservations call Karen Margala
at 330-638-4313 or email her at
[email protected].
For
sponsorship information contact
president/chairman Mary Lou
Jarrett at 330-307-6741, co-chairman
Julie Vugrinovich at 330-770-9806 or
advisor Dorie Harris, 330-240-0232.
Garden Club begins new year
The Four Seasons Garden Club
begins a new year filled with great
activities. This month Becky Bucco
taught the group how to make edible
arrangements. Shown here is a collection
of art and eats.
If you are interested in learning new
things, supporting our community, and
having some fun, please join us. The club
meets the first Thursday of every month.
For more information, call President
Jeanne Clements at 330-550-1183.
All roads lead to Cleveland for the
2016 Mid-American Conference Tournament
The
heart-pounding,
fastbreaking action of college basketball
is back when the 2016 Mid-American
Conference Tournament returns to
Quicken Loans Arena March 9 through
March 12. Celebrating 17 years of
MAC basketball action in Cleveland,
8 of the 12 schools that make up the
Mid-American Conference will send
men’s and women’s teams to The Q
to battle for the MAC Championship
and an automatic bid to the NCAA
Tournament.
Men’s & Women’s opening round
tournament games will begin on
campus sites Monday, March 7 for
seeds No. 5- No. 12. Then the MACtion
makes its way to Quicken Loans
Arena. This four-day tournament will
showcase the best of the best in men’s
and women’s college basketball with
four quarterfinal women’s matchups on
Wednesday, March 9, four quarterfinal
men’s matchups on Thursday, March
10 and the men’s & women’s conference
semifinals on Friday, March 11. The
men’s and women’s championship
games will be played on Saturday,
March 12.
Tickets start at $10 for the women’s
tournament and $19 for the men’s
tournament (plus applicable fees) and
are on sale now at TheQArena.com,
charge by phone at 888-894-9424, the
Quicken Loans Arena Box Office and
all northern Ohio Discount Drug Mart
locations. Fans are encouraged to get
their tickets in advance, as ticket prices
increase $3 when purchased on game
day.
In the 2015 men’s championship
game, No. 2 seeded Buffalo earned
an automatic bid to the NCAA
Tournament by surpassing No. 1
Central Michigan, 89-84. In the 2015
women’s championship game, the No.
1 seeded Ohio University defeated the
No. 6 seed Eastern Michigan to win the
title, 60-44, and clinched a spot in the
NCAA Women’s Tournament.
6th Annual Sip & Taste benefits Homes For
Kids/Child and Family Solutions
Homes For Kids/Child and
Family Solutions will host its’ Sixth
Annual Sip & Taste on Friday, April
8 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Mahoning
Country Club located at 710 East
Liberty Street, Girard.
The event will include sampling
over 20 fine wines, craft brews and
local spirits from Luva Bella Winery,
Mastropietro Winery, Greene Eagle
Winery, Paladin Brewing, Candella
Micro-Distillery
and
Superior
Beverage Company. Guests will
enjoy a tapas-style food pairing
from Outback Steakhouse Niles
and the Mahoning Country Club.
Entertainment will be provided by
Trilogy “Almost Acoustic.” Dessert is
being provided by Giannios Candy
Co. The event will also include a
silent auction and a live auction
courtesy of Jeff Byce and Byce
Auction.
“Proceeds from the event will
be used to provide educational
and healthy activities for our foster
children and provide additional
support for our behavioral health
programs such as the Social Skills
Support Group and the Bicycling
Equals Empowerment Program,”
said Danette Palmer, marketing &
development manager. Tickets for
this event are $40 per person and can
be purchased online at www.hfk.org
or by calling Danette at 330-544-8005,
ext. 534. Tickets may be available at
the door. Reservations are highly
recommended.
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Practical Money Skills
By Nathaniel Sillin
Keeping kids’ sports costs under control
Most parents put countless miles
on the car driving kids back and forth
from various practices and games
throughout elementary and secondary
school.
As for the actual dollars behind
all that driving and purchasing of
uniforms, equipment, lessons and
various activity fees, the numbers
are pretty eye-opening. A 2014
study by the Utah State University’s
Families in Sport Lab (www.
usufamiliesinsportlab.com)
shows
that the average annual family
financial investment in youth sports
came out to $2,292.42, or 1.84 percent
of that family’s gross annual income.
Other research done within the
program indicates that many parents
spend much more – some in excess
of 10 percent of gross annual income.
Whether that figure sounds low or
high depends on your child’s chosen
sport and the number of years your
child participates in it.
Whether your child’s interest in
sports is temporary or a long-term
commitment, it’s not only important to
plan and budget what you’re spending
but to find ways to save.
Here are some steps to begin:
Link
up
with
other
parents. Whether it’s after-school or
weekend soccer, hockey or baseball,
your first source of intelligence is with
parents who already have kids playing
the sport. Discuss everything from the
best program for your child overall to
individual costs and fees associated
with play – and don’t forget to ask
them how they’ve kept their budget in
line.
Schedule
for
the
best
miss
any
discounts. Don’t
opportunities for sales on merchandise
or discounts on training and activity
fees. Paying early on merchandise,
sports camp or pre-season activity fees
can save significant money over time.
Above all, avoid late registration fees
on all sports and activities.
Make sure your child’s health
insurance is adequate. Depending on
what sport your child plays, you may
end up buying additional coverage
beyond what your family health
insurance allows. It takes virtually
no time for a night or two in the
hospital to run into tens of thousands
of dollars, so take every step to make
sure your child has the right coverage.
Some health insurers may sell special
sports coverage for minors, but if your
child is playing an organized sport
within a school system or league,
they may have their own insurance
requirements before they allow your
child to play. There may be other
coverage options as well –run those
options by your qualified financial
experts or fellow parents who are
insuring their children against sports
injuries.
Buy used. Whether it’s equipment
or uniforms, see if there are safe
options to buy used. Auction sites may
provide some solutions while many
communities known for particular
sports may have used equipment stores
that can cut your bills extensively. If
your child isn’t destined for the pros,
buying used makes a lot of sense –
why buy full price if at some point
their interest wanes?
Buy multiple sizes and neutral
colors and styles. If you’ve got
a growing child who is likely to
maintain interest in a particular sport
over several seasons, stock up on
clothing in different sizes and go for
neutral colors and styles that allow for
gender-neutral hand-me-downs.
Negotiate shared transportation
and group fees when possible. Again,
in partnership with other parents or
your school system, see if there are
cheaper ways to travel, buy gear and
find play and practice space. Always
be on the lookout for cheaper options
and set up a network either by email
or social media where there’s a free
flow of spending tips and discounts
that might come in handy. As for
lessons, try the classroom approach. If
your child wants to improve in a sport,
work with other parents to hire an
instructor who will do group lessons
that will assure a lower cost per family.
Bottom line: Even if your child
doesn’t grow up with the natural skill
of a Manning brother or a Williams
sister, it’s possible to introducing them
to youth athletics without ruining
your family finances.
Nathaniel Sillin directs Visa’s
financial education programs. To follow
Practical Money Skills on Twitter: www.
twitter.com/PracticalMoney.
Geauga Co. Historical Society
pancake breakfasts
The Geauga County Historical
Society will host pancake breakfasts
in March and April. These breakfasts
will feature all-you-can-eat pancakes
served with maple syrup produced
from the Society’s own sugarhouse.
Choose one or more Sundays to
visit the Society’s Century Village
Museum in beautiful Burton, Ohio.
Pancake breakfasts will be on March 6,
13 and 20 and April 3 and 10. There
will be no breakfast on Easter Sunday.
Breakfast will be served from 9 a.m. to
2 p.m.
Menu includes all-you-can-eat
pancakes with the Society’s own
maple syrup, scrambled eggs, sausage,
applesauce and a beverage. Cost is $8
for adults, $5 for children ages 5 to 12
years old, and free to children 4 and
under.
Breakfasts will be served in the
Lennah Bond Activities Center on the
grounds of Century Village Museum,
southeast corner of Burton Square.
GPS: 14653 East Park Street, Burton,
Ohio 44021. For more information or
group reservations, call 440-834-1492.
Documentary about WWI genocide to be
shown in Youngstown
Decades before Auschwitz, there
was Thalerhof.
While the words “concentration
camp”
are
associated
almost
exclusively with the Nazis and World
War II, the development of the idea of
a concentration camp in Europe was
piloted by the Austrian government in
the town of Graz in 1914, 25 years before
Auschwitz-Birkenau, Dachau and other
such sites in World War II.
And the first people in Europe
interned in this camp, called Thalerhof,
was a little-known people from the
northeastern regions of the AustroHungarian Empire – the CarpathoRusyns.
Two American documentarians
have produced a documentary on
Thalerhof, its long-term effects on the
Carpatho-Rusyn community and what
it did to establish the concentration
camp as a tool used by a state to isolate
and punish its own citizens.
Titled Changed by Thalerhof, the 1
hour, 5 minute film interviews scholars,
current leaders in the Carpatho-Rusyn
community, and descendants of
Thalerhof victims in Poland, Austria,
Slovakia and the United States.
“This is an untold piece of history,”
said John Righetti, one of the producers.
“It raises significant questions about the
ways Carpatho-Rusyns were treated
by the Austrian government and their
immediate neighbors. It’s a study of
how nations can turn one group of its
citizens against another without any
real reason using unfounded fear as a
tool.”
“While it might seem that the
documentary is dark, it really is the
story of a people decimated who
revived themselves and still, even now,
refuse to go away,” said Maria Silvestri,
co-producer.
On Sunday, February 28, the
Youngstown-Warren Chapter of the
Carpatho-Rusyn Society will host a
screening of the documentary at the
Butler Institute of American Art, 524
Wick Avenue, Youngstown, at 2 p.m.
The film was funded entirely by the
Pittsburgh-based John and Helen Timo
Foundation, a foundation committed to
promoting and educating others about
Carpatho-Rusyn culture.
Carpatho-Rusyns are an East Slavic
group from the Carpathian Mountain
chain of East Central Europe. They have
never had a country of their own, but
have maintained their vibrant culture.
Today the Carpatho-Rusyn homeland
is divided between Slovakia, Poland,
Ukraine, Hungary and Romania, with
large settlements of Carpatho-Rusyns
in Serbia, Croatia and the United States.
They are recognized by all of these
nations as an official minority except for
Ukraine. More than 600,000 Americans
are estimated to be of Carpatho-Rusyn
heritage, and the Youngstown-WarrenSharon metro area boasts a large and
active Carpatho-Rusyn community.
For more information on Changed
by Thalerhof , email John Righetti at
[email protected] or call 412-5187149. For more information about the
Youngstown-Warren Chapter of the
Carpatho-Rusyn Society, email Jim
Basista at [email protected] or call
330-647-8035.
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Join the Arbor Day Foundation and
receive 10 free trees
The Arbor Day Foundation
is making it easy for everyone to
celebrate the arrival of spring by
planting trees. Join the Arbor Day
Foundation in March 2016 and receive
10 free white flowering dogwood
trees.
“White flowering dogwoods are
versatile trees that will break heavy
winds and add beauty to your home,”
said Matt Harris, chief executive of the
Arbor Day Foundation. “These fastgrowing landscape trees are known
for their spring blossoms and graceful
branching, making them an ideal
addition to any yard.” The free trees
are part of the nonprofit Foundation’s
Trees for America campaign.
With
planting
instructions
included, the trees will be shipped at
the right time for planting, between
March 1 and May 31. The 6-to12-inch
trees are guaranteed to grow or they
will be replaced free of charge.
Arbor Day Foundation members
also receive a subscription to Arbor
Day, the Foundation’s bimonthly
publication, and The Tree Book,
which contains information about tree
planting and care.
To become a member of the
Foundation and receive the free trees,
send a $10 contribution to TEN FREE
WHITE FLOWERING DOGWOOD
TREES, Arbor Day Foundation,
100 Arbor Avenue, Nebraska City,
Nebraska 68410, by March 31, 2016, or
join online at arborday.org/march.
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Is Your Life in Balance?
Daily healthy habits to consider
(StatePoint) Is your life in balance?
Every so often, it’s important to
take stock of your routine and make
improvements where necessary. Here
are some thoughtful habits to consider
incorporating into your day.
Find time to decompress
• If you’re a morning person,
get out of bed 30 minutes earlier than
normal to wake up with your favorite
coffee or tea and think about what you
need to accomplish for the day.
• More of a night owl? Spend at
least 30 minutes before going to sleep to
unplug from technology and relax with
a new book you’ve had on your list to
read.
• Schedule time for exercise to
reduce stress and maintain a healthy
lifestyle. Planning workouts ahead of
time will make you more likely to stick
to them.
Write everything down
• Handwritten notes and to-do lists
will reinforce your memory of the tasks
you need to conquer. They also give
you the option to look at what you need
to do for the day and prioritize the list.
Consider a personal planner, such as
those from the popular AT-A-GLANCE
collection, which includes a variety of
styles that reflect your personality and
organizational needs.
• Documenting your day not only
keeps you organized, but also provides
you with an opportunity to look back and
reflect on your life’s accomplishments,
memories and milestones from the year.
Balanced diet, balanced life
• Maintaining a healthy, balanced
diet will help you feel great, and can
increase your focus, energy levels and
productivity.
• Plan out your meals ahead of
time before going shopping by marking
them in a calendar. This will give you
more time during the week to cook
and prepare meals, without having to
make frequent trips to the store or feel
tempted to grab take-out. You’ll be
more likely to stick with the habit if you
love the calendar you use, so consider
something easy on the eyes, such as an
AT-A-GLANCE fashion planner.
• Cooking your own fresh meals can
help keep your bank account balanced,
and is often much healthier than food
from a restaurant. And spending time
in the kitchen is also a stress reliever for
some people.
Make a fresh start -- today is the
perfect day to make positive changes to
how you schedule and organize your
time.
Knit, Crochet and Creative Arts Festival to
be held in Pittsburgh
The Pittsburgh Knit and Crochet
Festival and The Pittsburgh Creative
Arts Festival will be merging into one
festival. In 2016, the festivals will be held
at the David Lawrence Convention
Center’s Spirit of Pittsburgh Ballroom
in order to accommodate rapid growth
and interest and to fully embrace all
forms of fiber art and art crafts. At
most Maker’s Faires, vendors sell their
handmade and homemade wares in a
marketplace. At the Pittsburgh Creative
Arts and Knit and Crochet Festival,
classes are offered to teaching people
to make the item they sell at Maker’s
Faires, Handmade Arcade and I Made
it Markets, and regional crafts and arts
fairs. Featuring over 110 classes in
knitting, crochet, weaving, spinning,
needle felting, wet felting, sewing,
quilting, embroidery, rug hooking,
basketry, surface design, paper crafts,
scrapbooking, beading and jewelry
making, pottery, glasswork, and
more, people are taught the old time
techniques oftentimes with a new spin
on them! Recycled materials, felting
techniques, sewing, knitting, weaving,
crocheting edges, incorporating various
materials and using surface design to
make wearables, are all an expanding
field and the festival will grow to
accommodate the ever changing field
of the Creative and Fiber Arts. The
dates for the Festival are March 4, 5, 6.
The Pittsburgh Knit and Crochet
Festival and the Pittsburgh Creative
Arts Festival are pleased to support
the Salvation Army Fabric Fair with
the collection of fabrics, notions,
yarns and crafting supplies donated
by the attendees at the festival. This
year the festival is adding yet another
organization to support. In what has
been known as the Warm Up Lounge,
this year will be renamed the Charity
Lounge and feature both Warm Up
America Foundation donations and
projects, as well as instructions for the
Red Heart/Red Cross blankets. Red
Heart has teamed up with the Red
Cross to provide blankets for those in
need and will be sending materials,
supplies and instructions for the knitted
and crocheted blankets. These can be
started onsite in the Charity Lounge
and continued at home with local guilds
and groups as a team effort.
In this year’s new Creative Open
Studio, extra creative blocks will be
sewn and donated to a local sewing
group to make quilts for the East End
Cooperative Ministry.
We encourage attendees to find
some extra time during the festival
weekend to do some charity work. Festival organizer Barb Grossman said
“We feel it is important to be involved,
to help those in need and do our best
to support both local and nationwide
organizations.”
The Creative Open Studio is an
innovative new concept from Event
Organizer, Barb Grossman. “I have
always felt that the best way to
expand creative horizons is to play,”
said Grossman. The Creative Open
Studio will offer a place to try out new
machinery, the latest techniques and a
chance to expand your skill sets with
all of the latest equipment; a way to
experiment or find out more without
being intimidated by the machinery or
afraid to make a financial commitment
before trying it out first. This year the
festival is offering a unique opportunity
for all attendees to explore the workings
of a variety of equipment under the
watchful eyes of experts who will assist
you how to use them.
In this open studio/play room
format, participating companies will
invite you to try out sergers, long-arm
quilters, embroidery machines, stateof-the-art sewing machines, felting
machines, FeltLOOM®, the latest
cutting tools, etc. All materials (fabrics,
yarns, fibers, threads, silk ribbons,
recycled materials and embellishments)
will be provided for you to make one
twelve-inch block with awards and
prizes for the most creative blocks.
Blocks will be collected to make quilts
for local organizations and for future
installations.
There is no risk involved here. No
obligation to buy. Just visit the studio
and be prepared to play!
Crawford Conservation District to host
pond owners workshop
To address the basics of pond
management, Bryan Swistock from Penn
State Extension, and representatives
from the Crawford Conservation
District as well as the Pennsylvania
Lake Management Society, will offer a
workshop from 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
on Saturday, March 19. The program
will be presented at the St. Philip Church
Social Hall in Linesville, Pennsylvania.
Ponds can provide many
recreational benefits to homeowners,
but they have their share of problems,
said a water resources specialist in
Penn State’s Department of Ecosystem
Science and Management. “Some may
develop leaks or fill with sediment,”
said Extension Associate Bryan
Swistock. “The water may be muddy,
or choked with weeds and algae. And
sometimes, that big fish you hoped
would be there for the kids to catch just
doesn’t materialize.”
During the program, Swistock and
others will offer tips and advice on
common pond problems and proper
management. The program involves
presentations as well as a question and
answer program.
“The most frequent questions
involve the control of aquatic plants
and weeds,” says Swistock, “so we’ll
spend time discussing how to identify
and control nuisance plants and algae.
We also get a lot of questions about
fisheries, so we’ll discuss the best kinds
of fish to stock, the species to avoid and
how to harvest to keep the populations
balanced.” Lastly, for those folks that
are interested in building a pond there
will be information on site selection,
permitting and choosing a contractor.
The cost of the program is $10.
Pre-register by March 16 to ensure
sufficient handout materials. To
register or for more information on the
program, contact the Crawford County
Conservation District at 814-763-5269.
Job hunting? What careers and skills are in
greatest demand this year?
(StatePoint) Understanding the
evolving job market can help you
focus your energy productively and
land a coveted new job.
The recently released 2016 Hot Jobs
List, published by Randstad US, one
of the largest HR services and staffing
companies in the United States, sheds
light on important trends and predicts
the jobs in greatest demand for the
coming year. Some hot areas include
information technology, human
resources, finance and accounting,
office and administration, engineering,
and manufacturing and logistics. And
there’s good news -- experts say that
across the board, job candidates can
raise their expectations.
So what are the most in-demand
jobs and skills needed to secure
employment in these fields? Consider
the following insights and predictions
from the Randstad 2016 Hot Jobs
study:
• Engineers will be highly sought
after this year to support innovative
technologies, especially in sectors
that have not typically required
engineering talent in the past, such as
healthcare and entertainment.
• Technology will continue to
transform finance and accounting,
presenting a tremendous opportunity
to elevate these types of roles. The
key will be helping to shape company
strategy through a comprehensive
data approach.
• Organizations will likely
gravitate toward human resource
candidates with specific skills to
cope with an increasingly complex
workforce environment, particularly
around critical matters such as talent
acquisition and retention, succession
and compensation planning and
workforce engagement.
• There continues to be a lack of
skilled information technology talent,
particularly in industries that deal
with the increasingly complex issues
related to cyber risk and business
compliance. Companies will continue
to seek those with soft skills, like
strong writing and communication
abilities.
• As the economy continues to
improve, manufacturing companies
are expanding their businesses. This
will require an increase in highlyskilled talent. With industry workforce
shortages, employers will need to
Spring Open house
A Spring Open House at the
Galleria of Arts & Antiques, 179 South
High Street, Cortland will be held
Saturday, March 5, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to
benefit the final phase of the Cortland
Splash Pad. There will be raffles as
well as a 50/50 Raffle. The store will be
open normal hours of 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
consider different ways to attract and
retain talent.
• The administrative role
continues to evolve, particularly as
new technologies are introduced
into workflows. Additionally, many
organizations are coping with baby
boomers retiring at a rapid pace
by advancing current employees
into more senior roles, rather than
replacing the positions outright.
These trends create great opportunity
for administrative talent.
For full study results, including
HR insights and salary projections,
visit randstadusa.com/workforce360.
With a little research and industry
trend insight, you can achieve career
success in 2016.
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TC Women’s History Celebration
Trumbull County Women’s
History
Celebration
presents
“Clare Booth Luce,” a one- woman
show performed by Carol StarreKmiecik, on Saturday March 19, at
the National Packard Museum in
Warren. Come and learn about this
remarkable woman whose public life
spanned several decades as an editor,
playwright, politician, journalist
and diplomat. The performance
is educational, humorous and
entertaining. The Trumbull County Women’s History Committee invites you to remember a
woman or women in your life who has given of herself serving in public service and
government. These special TRIBUTES will be printed and shared with all the guests
attending this year’s event. Send your camera-ready TRIBUTE to Stephanie Furano
at [email protected]. The categories are: Business card size - $20, quarter
page - $30, or half page - $40. Tributes and payments must be received by Monday,
March 7, 2016. For questions or more information, please contact Esther at 330-6374843 ([email protected]) or E. Carol at 330-360-0901 ([email protected]). Follow us
on Facebook at Trumbull County Women’s History Celebration. Pictured is Carol Starre-Kmiecik as Clare Booth Luce.
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Valentines & cookies for veterans
The Public Issues Committee of
the GFWC Warren Junior Women’s By Sally Lane
League delivered home baked
cookies and valentines to the V.A.
Hospital on Tod Avenue in Warren. The members also spent time with
many of the veterans listening to
stories and enjoying their company
over coffee.
Pictured seated: Bill Stevey
and Pete Brelove
Standing: Kitty Neilson, Eddie
Wolcott, Peggy Boyd and Ken
Curry
Fish dinner St. John Orthodox Church
A fish dinner will be held at St. John
Orthodox Church, 2220 Reeves Road N.E.,
Warren, on March 4. 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.
The Kindness Badge
New Children’s book to make debut locally
Lorraine Paczak and
Sarah Paczak Chappell
always
wanted
to
write a children’s book
together. Lorraine was a
teacher in Hubbard for
35 years, many of which
were teaching in special
education, while the last
years were as a sixth grade
teacher. Her daughter
Sarah grew up during
those years, married and
Pictured are Matt Dennis and Lorraine Paczak
became a board certified
music therapist who works with a variety of populations, from adults in
hospice, to children and teens with cognitive disabilities. When Lorraine
retired, Sarah said it was time to write that book. The Kindness Badge became
a labor of love for the two of them. They hope that it will make its mark on
young children and help them to see the beauty of kindness.
Inspired by Lorraine’s brother and Sarah’s uncle who was born with Down
Syndrome, the two women decided
that the book would combat bullying
in a positive way, with kindness. Each
page in the book helps teach children
to feel the intrinsic joy that comes
from selfless acts of kindness- one
of the biggest life lessons they could
ever have.
When Lorraine and Sarah met
Matt Dennis of Cortland, who owns
Victory 101, a publishing company,
they teamed with Julia Kershaw of
Findlay, Ohio, to illustrate the book.
She uses watercolors to paint children
and Sarah’s dog, Oliver, to add
playfulness to the pages.
The Kindness Badge is a
conversation starter intended to
allow young minds to explore how
they might spread kindness, learning
that kindness is where one finds true
happiness. It changes the giver and
the receiver. The badge is invisible,
but others can see it in your actions
and reactions. Kindness leaves its
mark of positivity and light wherever
it goes. Each page shows a way of
being kind.
The book will be officially
launched at the end of March. A
book signing is being planned. In the
meantime, books can be pre-ordered
at
http://www.victory101inc.
com/#!kindness-badge/c2033.
In
June, the book will be in an exhibition
at the Trumbull Art Guild (TAG), in
Warren during the children’s festival.
Bristol Library
Story Time to resume
Story Time will resume in March
at the Bristol Public Library. Sessions
will be held on Wednesdays at 10
a.m. or 1 p.m. beginning March 9 for
children ages three to five. Children
will enjoy stories, crafts, songs, and
games during each 45-minute session. This is the perfect opportunity for
your child to learn to interact and
socialize as they make new friends as
well as learn to be away from parents
or caregivers.
Registration for Story Time, spring
session, is required and will begin on
Monday, February 22. Don’t miss the
Story Time fun. Visit the Bristol Public
Library for more information and to
register or contact us at 330-889-3651.
C ortland N ews - F ebruary 27, 2016 - F inance
6 Basic steps to legacy planning
What long-term impact do you
want to have on the people and
causes that are important to you?
Legacy questions are tough and
estate planning, an essential part of
documenting your intentions, can be
complex. One way to get the process
started is to consider the following
basic steps:
1. An updated will. Your will is
a legal document that spells out your
wishes about who will inherit specific
assets after your death. A properly
drafted will can play a critical role in
minimizing your estate’s exposure
to taxes. If you should die without a
legally binding will in place, courts may
end up making decisions about who
benefits from your estate, regardless of
your best intentions. Be sure to review
your will regularly.
2. Owned property. If you are
married and own property you intend
to gift, check state laws to see how
regulations may affect your estate. In
some states, property owned prior to
marriage can be treated as separate
property belonging to just one spouse.
In other states, called “Community
Property” states, all property acquired
prior to or during marriage is
considered owned by both spouses.
Review your property and make sure
it is set up within your estate to benefit
your chosen recipient(s).
statements.
3. Beneficiary
Review your beneficiary designations,
and make sure they align with your
wishes. Check your beneficiaries for
retirement plans (401(k)s, 403(b)s, etc.),
IRAs, bank accounts and insurance
policies. Keep in mind that beneficiaries
you name on these accounts take
precedence over those named in a
will. It is important to regularly review
beneficiaries, particularly after major
life changes such as marriage, the birth
of children or grandchildren, divorce,
etc.
4. Health care directive and
living will. No matter your age,
it is important to be prepared for
unexpected turns in your health, either
through accident, illness or for other
reasons. This includes having a health
care directive that provides guidance
on the extent of the medical treatment
you wish to receive based on your
condition. Check with your doctor or
other health care providers to make
sure they are agreeable with the terms
you intend to include.
5. Power of attorney. You should
consider empowering an individual
to make decisions on your behalf if
circumstances arise that prevent you
from doing so. Designating a person
to be a “durable” power of attorney
means they can act as your agent,
making medical and/or financial
decisions for you when needed.
6. Digital accounts. A new
concern is to make sure loved ones
know how to find all required
information, including passwords,
to access your online accounts. This
may include your financial accounts,
household accounts (i.e.: energy, cell
phone, cable company) and social
media accounts.
Be sure to consult with an attorney
for assistance in creating the necessary
documentation for your estate plan.
Your financial advisor can review your
estate goals to assure that your legacy
intentions are consistent with your
overall financial strategy.
Column provided by Tom Shortreed,
Financial planning services and
investments offered through Ameriprise
Financial Services, Inc. Member FINRA
& SIPC.
Trumbull SWCD spring fish sale
The Trumbull Soil and Water please contact the District Office at 330Conservation District is holding its 637-2056, ext. 111. Orders will be taken
annual pond stocking sale. White until Friday, April 22.
amurs, koi, bass, bluegill, hybrid
bluegill, catfish, perch, redear sunfish
(shell crackers) and minnows are for
sale. White amurs and koi are often
used for pond vegetation control. The
white amurs cost $15 each and the koi
cost $13 each. The fish fingerlings are
available from 7 cents to 85 cents per
fish.
The pre-ordered fish will be
available for pick-up at the Mosquito
Lake Parking area off of McCleary
Jacoby Road and West Main Street (next
to the cemetery) on Tuesday, April 26
from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Individuals who
receive the Trumbull SWCD newsletter
will be getting an order form within the
publication. The order form can also be
found on the District’s website at www.
swcd.co.trumbull.oh.us To request an
order form or for more information,
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Married filers, the choice is yours
Some married couples assume
they have to file their tax returns
jointly. Others may know they have
a choice but do not want to rock the
boat by filing separately. The truth
is that there’s no harm in at least
considering your options every
year.
Granted, married taxpayers
who file jointly can take advantage
of certain credits not available to
separate filers. They’re also more
likely to be able to make deductible
IRA contributions and less likely
to be subject to the alternative
minimum tax.
But, there are circumstances
under which filing separately may
be a good idea. For example, filing
separately can save tax when one
spouse’s income is much higher
than the others, and the spouse with
lower income has miscellaneous
itemized deductions exceeding two
percent of his or her adjusted gross
income (AGI) or medical expenses
exceeding 10 percent of his or her AGI
— but jointly the couple’s expenses
wouldn’t exceed the applicable floor
for their joint AGI. However, in
community property states, income
and expenses generally must be split
equally unless they’re attributable
to separate funds.
However, married couples,
should also consider the Ohio tax
table when deciding to file joint
versus separate returns. Because
there is only one tax table, a return
showing two incomes may put
you at a higher marginal rate than
if you looked at the two incomes
individually. The Ohio tax savings
may be greater than the additional
tax on the federal return.
When splitting the returns, there
are rules to follow. Allocating the
income and deductions according
to the person who earned it and
splitting joint items can be tricky,
but it also depends on how the tax
reporting forms are filled out by the
issuer. Also, while you can switch
between joint and separate returns
from year to year, once you file a joint
return, you cannot undo, or amend,
that year to file separate returns. On
the flip side, you can amend married
filing separate returns and file a
joint return, provided the statute of
limitations has not expired for that
tax year.
There are other rules that must
be followed when filing married
separate returns.
When filing
separately, both returns must file
using either the standard or itemized
deductions. In addition, the same
filing status must be used on the
Ohio return that was used to file
federal returns. So, you cannot file
a joint federal return and separate
state returns.
Many factors play into the
joint vs. separate filing decision. It
requires preparing and reviewing
six returns to effectively determine
which filing status is best for you. If
you’re interested in learning more,
please give us a call.
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.
Search Inside Yourself Leadership
Conference
The Youngstown Business
Incubator (YBI) and the Search
Inside Yourself Leadership Institute
(SIYLI) will host a two day personal
and professional development
program focused on building
healthy mental habits for sustained
high performance and wellbeing.
Developed at Google and based on
neuroscience research, the SIYLI
program teaches attention and
mindfulness training that build the
core emotional intelligence skills
needed for effective leadership.
For the first time in Ohio, the
Search Inside Yourself program
will guide participants through a
two-day, retreat-like experience,
resulting in greater focus, clarity
and decision-making, resilience,
more effective communication,
creativity and innovative thinking,
and wellbeing. Congressman
Tim
Ryan,
U.S. Representative for the 13th
District of Ohio, also known as the
“mindful Congressman” states “I
am a huge advocate of mindfulness
practices because of the tremendous
difference they’ve made in my life
and I am excited that these practices
and techniques are now going to
be taught in Youngstown. This will
provide a unique opportunity for
individuals and business people
in our area to experience firsthand
how implementing mindfulness
into their daily lives can improve
wellbeing in all facets of life.”
SIYLI has implemented this
program in dozens of organizations
across industries and around the
world using highly practical and
scientific proven methods of mental
conditioning and attention training
that will improve overall emotional
intelligence, wellbeing, resilience,
creativity,
communication,
productivity
and
personal
organizational leadership.
The program will be held March
10 and 11 in downtown Youngstown
at the Tyler History Center. For
more information, please contact
Colleen Kelly, 330-599-4505, ckelly@
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Making a difference in girls’ sports
By Addie Becker
From the first time I stepped on the court in
first grade, to my four-year career at Lakeview
High School, my basketball experience has been
nothing but incredible. From a young age I was
encouraged to pursue basketball, which meant
everything from lessons to driveway practices.
Inevitably this lead to a passion enjoyed as a
player and spectator.
Growing up, the Lakeview boys’ basketball
team was comparable to the Cleveland Cavaliers
in my eyes. Watching them win close games,
make a tournament run, and field great players,
I loved spending Friday nights watching them
play but, I did not attend a high school girls’ game
until I was in eighth grade. Not pointing fingers,
not complaining, but the fact is I was deprived
of watching girls’ sports and of having positive
female role models in sports.
However, I never gave that much thought Addie Becker made her 1000th
until this year when the injustices of girls’ sports career point at the Lakeview
really began to hit me. Over the past four years we vs. Labrae game February 6. At
have boasted a better record than the boys’ team, the beginning of the game she
yet they still packed the house while we were needed 27 points to reach her
lucky that our parents showed up. We also lacked goal, three minutes before the
the cheerleaders and pep band, both privileges of end of the game. Addie credited
the boys’ team. With all of this and more in mind, her teammates in helping her
I knew I wanted to make a change, so with no real achieve her goal. She is the only
plan or direction I thought I would reach out to senior on the team. Next year she
some people who might be able to help. And they
will be playing at the collegiate
did.
Letters and emails were sent to WNBA teams, level at either Kenyon College or
and the Atlanta Dream was the first to reply as Capital University. Addie is also
well as work with my teammates and me to create the student correspondent for
the “Addie” award, also known as the high school the Cortland News.
team of the week award. It was truly an honor to
be a recipient as well as the inspiration for the award, and the community response to
this award as well as my pursuit for equality in women’s sports has been incredible;
I am also extremely lucky to have the continued support from my coaches, athletic
director, administrators and peers during this journey.
Since the award, our stands have been packed, younger kids are being exposed
to female athletics, and the community has been beyond incredible. As we continue
our tournament run, I know we can count on the best community and Lakeview, to
be behind us the whole way. Thank you everyone, and remember, encourage your
daughters, granddaughters, sisters, etc., to do what they love with your promise of
support. Most importantly teach them that “playing like a girl,” is just something to be
proud of.
COSI visits Middle School
Chemistry came alive for students
at Lakeview Middle School when
COSI (Center of Science and Industry)
brought its traveling science program,
It’s Simply Chemistry, to Lakeview
Middle School on February 18.
The day began with an all school
assembly introducing the students to
how chemistry affects their everyday
lives, and how it can be used to solve
the mystery of ingredients in slime by
identifying acids and bases, determining
unknown substances and decoding
an invisible message. This assembly
was followed by hands-on activities
where students made slime, created
endothermic and exothermic reactions
and used chemistry to understand the
chemistry behind the light in lightning
bugs. Experiments and demonstrations
at stations around the gymnasium were
guided by PTO volunteers and COSI
personnel.
Every year more than 300,000
students take part in COSI On Wheels,
which is located in Columbus, Ohio.
This program was brought to Lakeview
Middle School by the school’s PTO
organization, and is made possible by
the support of Ashland, Inc.
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Lakeview High School Drama Department
presents “The Pink Panther Strikes Again”
Cortland will host the infamous
Inspector Clouseau in William Gleason’s
stage version of the Blake Edwards
and Frank Waldman farce “The Pink
Panther Strikes Again” on Saturday,
February 27 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday,
February 28 at 3 p.m. in Lakeview
High School’s Raidel Auditorium.
The story follows Dreyfus’ attempts to
destroy Jacques Clouseau after Jacques
is promoted to chief inspector of the
Suretey. The students did a workshop
in physical comedy with Eric Kildow,
the new theater professor at Kent
State University Trumbull Branch in
preparation for this production.
The
cast
includes Abigail
Rothenberger, Abigail Townsend,
Adam Ruiter, Anna Garvin, Benjamin
Galela, Bishop Peeples-Gagne, Cameron
Edie, Casey McKay, Doug Gurdak, Eric
Shrecengost, Gabe Olejnik, Jackson
Gagne, Jacob Betchelor, Jared Snyder,
Jennie Gresley, Kendell Cross, Lizzie
Chordas, Maddie Petrosky, Maggie
Bork, Mark Toncar, Max Boivin, Natalie
Gottfried, Olivia Hall, Rachel Mark,
Reagen Stack, Sammy Lody, Seth
Monroe, Sabrina Solis and Spencer
Drolsbaugh. The crew to date consists
of Sarah Kloboves, Tarryn Mansfield,
Lauren Barnovsky, Darby Barnovsky,
Rebecca Williams, Mae Harper, Katie
Booher and Cassidy Parke.
The production is suitable for all
audiences. Tickets are $6 for adults and
$4 for seniors and students. Tickets
are available in the auditorium lobby
beginning one hour before performance
time. The students truly appreciate
support from the community for their
productions. If you haven’t been to one,
come and laugh with us the last weekend
in February!
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Third Grade Spelling Bee
Design Our New School Contest winners
By Sally Lane
On Friday, January 22, Lakeview
Elementary School held their annual
School projects today are
Third Grade Spelling Bee. Three
a far cry from what many of us
students from each third grade
remember from our school days,
classroom competed in the Spelling
and those days aren’t as long ago
Bee. Molly Stuart was the Spelling Bee
for the parents of these students
Champion and Adrienne Rich was the
as these kids think. A recent visit
Runner-up. The spellers went through
to Lakeview Middle School to
124 words and Molly won, spelling
view the work of the nine finalists’
the word “sponge.” We would like
groups in the “Design Our New
to congratulate all students that
participated. The participants were:
School Contest” showcased the
Jason Campana, Thomas Easton,
hard work and real learning that
Marcus Grube, Jeremy Ainsley, Olivia
went into this project.
Petrilla, Reagan Price, Tommy Pavlansky, Kennedy Bartlett, Katarina Candor, Jake
Over 30 projects were entered into the contest. A few students worked alone,
Langmeyer, Sydney Gary, Kylee Neer, Aiden Westfall, Maison Adkins, Mallory but most collaborated in teams of two to four participants. Criteria for the project
Mailach and Jacob Pastore.
were that the teams must submit two items: a detailed blueprint of the new
school, and either a computer generated-model of the school, a 3-dimentional
model of the school, or a drawing (preferably in color) of what the school will
Maplewood Rockets 2015 Hall of Fame
look like from the front. Contestants were told to consider a building that can
accommodate about 1,200 students in pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade. It was
By James E Devlin, Jr.
suggested that their designs include two gymnasiums and one cafeteria.
In the preliminary judging, LMS Principal Tracey Ryser said, “We did not
Three Maplewood Rockets try to pick a winner for each grade level, but the entries were judged solely on
2015 alumni recently were the quality of the work.” The nine finalist groups then presented their projects
placed in the Maplewood Hall to the architects for the real new school, Rodwell King and Joe Steines of GPD
architects. Each group spoke for 10 minutes and answered questions about their
of Fame.
Derek Morrison earned work.
At the end of the day, the group of seventh graders Emily Roper, Haleigh
his spot in the Hall of Fame for
his 5th Place at the 2014 State Haake and Allie Augustine, pictured above, were declared the first place
Track Meet in the 1600 meter, winners. Second place went to Rachel Danklefsen, Taylor Garvin, Avery Probst
and 4th Place at the 2015 State and Sydney Dobler, while third place winners were fifth graders Caleb Rose,
Track meet in the 1600 meter. Ethan Gavitt, Kyle Senkowitz and Oniah Russo.
The nine finalist groups used a combination of computers and poster
Miranda Sloan earned her spot in the Hall of Fame by scoring the most points,
assists or steals in several categories on the girls’ basketball team. She scored the board drawings for their blueprints requirement, and the second requirement
most points in a career, 1,329; most 3-point goals in a game, 6; most assists in a was fulfilled either by computer-generated images that could be manipulated
season, 145; most assists in a career, 495; most steals in a game, 12; most steals in a to show inside and outside from every angle, actual cardboard or foam board
season, 133; and most steals in a career, 435. Miranda also was on the 1st Team NAC, constructions of models, or a drawing. Members in one group, Jordan Shackelford,
1st Team All-Trumbull county; 1st Team All-District; and named 2015 Trumbull Haley Osika and Cailie Palumbo, constructed an actual full table-length model of
County Coaches Association Female Player of the Year, and Special Mention All- the school, complete with dioramas of rooms made from boxes. Another group,
Canyon Miller, Grace Mazur and Anna Kolonich, used the educational game
Ohio.
Nate Spitler, also starred in basketball. In 2015, he played on the 1st Team NAC, software Minecraft for their model, complete with a virtual tour through the
1st Team All-Ohio Basketball, 1st Team All - Trumbull Co., 1st Team All District and building. Both first and second place groups used computer-generated models,
was nominated the 2015 Trumbull County Coaches Association Player of the Year. while third place used a conventional presentation with a meticulously drawn
blueprint and view of the finished building.
Pictured are Derek Morrison, Miranda Sloan and Nate Spitler.
Besides those groups mentioned previously, others in the final groups were:
fourth graders, Dylan Clements and Cooper Schiavone; seventh grader Donavan
Harwood; seventh graders Tyler Dicken and Eric Wollet; and seventh graders
Emily Kirchens, Allie Mark, Lexi Petrosky and Ashley Kolonich.
Project-based teaching includes collaborative learning as students work
in groups of two to four members on a particular project, usually applying
what they have learned in class to show understanding. This project used the
students’ knowledge of mathematics in order to draw to scale, problem-solving,
brainstorming, attention to detail, artistic skills, communication and sharing
responsibilities. “In a project like this, the students learn to work together and
learn from each other, which is a lifelong skill,” said Principal Ryser. She said
that the results of this contest were “amazing,” an opinion also voiced by the
judging architects. The architects also praised the students on their “good ideas,
and taking time to complete well-thought-out details.” A few of the contestants
indicated that becoming an architect in the future was a possibility. All agreed
that this project was a great learning experience.
Prizes for the three winning groups are: First Place, $100 for each member
and a team plaque and individual certificates; Second Place, $75 each, certificates;
Third Place, $50 each, and certificates. Their designs will be framed and put
on display in the school. These three teams will participate in the Spring 2016
groundbreaking ceremony.
Pictured is the front view of the winning computer generated-model of the school.
2nd Place: Rachel Danklefsen, Avery
Probst, Sydney Dobler and Taylor
Garvin.
3rd Place: Caleb Rose, Oniah Russo, Ethan
Gagitt and Kyle Senkowitz.
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Lakeview Kindergarten Registration
Lakeview Elementary School, 2755 Bazetta Road, is holding Kindergarten
Registration for the 2016/2017 school year.
Registration dates and times include:
Wednesday, February 10, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Thursday, March 10, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Tuesday, April 5, 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
You will need the following items to register:
Birth Certificate Driver’s License Student Social Security Proof of Residency (Mortgage Statement, Lease Agreement, Utility Bill) Custody Papers (if applicable) Call the elementary school for any further details at 330-638-2145.
PTO hosts Annual Walk-A-Thon
The Lakeview Elementary PTO will
host their first Walk-A-Thon on Saturday,
April 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the
high school all-weather track. “We are
‘borrowing’ the idea from Grand Valley
Schools. They have been doing it for over
10 years and we have a couple of parents
in our district that teach there. They
approached us with the idea and we are
running with it. The kids will seek per lap
sponsors or flat rate sponsors,” said PTO
President Amy Newton. The event will
incorporate the school carnival, including
a bounce house, small concessions and
vendor tables such as Pampered Chef, 31,
etc.
There will be prizes including a
bicycle to the top money raiser in each
grade level. For every $25 raised, each
student will have their name entered in
a drawing for a second bike to be given
away in each grade level. The homeroom
Maplewood
Spelling Bee winner
Connor Steffens a 6th grade student
will be representing the Maplewood
Middle School in the 2016 Trumbull
County Spelling Bee. He is the son of
Barbara and Mark Steffens.
Local college
students on
Dean’s Lists
Defiance College: Michael Smith
Hiram College: Jenelle Bayus
Ohio University: Emily Daffron,
Gary Bridgens, Kathryn Safreed, Lauren
Casassa, Tyler Gilmore
Recycle cell phone
and ink cartridges
Lakeview Middle School collects used
cell phones and printer ink cartridges for
recycling. Boxes are located in the main
entrance. Teacher Vicki Lawrence takes
care of sending them to recycling and the
school receives cash for equipment.
class that raises the most money will
also get a “BIG” prize as a class! We are
excited and hope you will join us to make
this a great event for our children and
community. For more information, please
call/text Amy Newton at 330-256-3364 or
email [email protected].
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God Provides a Meal
Lunch is provided on the last
Saturday of each month at the
West Mecca United Methodist
Church, located at the corner of
State Route 88 and Bazetta Road,
Mecca Township, from 11:30 a.m. to
1 p.m. The next lunch is February
27. The menu will be hamburger
vegetable soup, grilled ham and
cheese sandwich, dessert, beverage.
Come and join us in friendship and
fellowship.
Lakeview Outreach and Fellowship
(LOAF) News
By Joyce Seagle
Wanted: volunteer musicians. At
the February 4 meeting of LOAF, an
announcement was made of an Easter
Sunrise Service at Mosquito Lake,
March 27, with Pastor Fred Blauser
from Cortland Church of the Nazarene
preaching – he promises that the sun
will rise at 7:15 a.m. Pastor Denise
(Prince of Peace) commented that with
Pastor Fred’s spirited preaching and
thoughts of the resurrection on our
minds, all we lack for the service is
MUSIC! So, if you sing, lead sing, play
a portable keyboard, are part of a vocal
group or whatever, give Pastor Denise
Gunderson, 330-637-4994, a call and
see how you can help.
Not only will LOAF sponsor an
Easter Worship Service, but they will
also provide a Good Friday Service,
March 25, at St. Robert Catholic
Church, State Route 46 at 7 p.m.
Another LOAF event coming up
is a Red Cross blood drive on March
9, from noon to 6 p.m., sponsored by
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, at
Garden Brook Banquet Hall, 4820 State
Route 5, Cortland. And here’s a timely
reminder: Don’t throw away your
good “junk.” Save it for the community
“Priceless Sale” at Prince of Peace on
August 13.
And while you are marking your
calendar for the sale, save December 14
for the Community Christmas Concert.
Carole Wiley of Prince of Peace will be
the coordinator, bringing together the
LOAF committee and the Cortland
Community Band for this event.
LOAF lives by the words of Jesus,
“I pray that they will all be one, just as
you and I are one…” John 17:21. If
your church is not a part of LOAF
and would like to be, contact any of
its churches (All Saints Community,
Bazetta Christian, Cortland Christian,
Cortland Church of the Nazarene,
Cortland United Methodist Church,
Prince of Peace Lutheran and St.
Robert Catholic) or just attend the next
meeting on March 3 at 10 a.m. at All
Saints Community Church, 4520 Niles
Cortland Road. LOAF hopes to see you
there!
L.O.A.F. provides after school food for
Warren Jefferson students
By Jean Bolinger
Twenty-five students in grades 6 to 8
at Warren Jefferson School are involved
in an after school enrichment program
four days a week during this semester.
The program is provided for by a grant
but, unfortunately, the grant allows no
money for food. One of the Jefferson
teachers is a member of a LOAF church
so asked the group for assistance in
providing some nourishment for these
students who don’t get home until after
7 p.m.
The member churches of LOAF
agreed to help knowing that the students
are not permitted to use the school
kitchen for a meal. A plan was formed
to provide a “sack supper” consisting
of a sandwich, veggie sticks, a fruit and
another item such as fruit cup, yogurt,
granola bar, juice or a cookie. This is
a group of fast growing students who
are fed only a light breakfast and lunch
prior to 11:15 a.m. and then must stay
alert and active until well after the
dinner hour.
Members of the LOAF churches
have been asked to contribute food
items or money as well as help prepare
the lunches at various sites. Personnel
from Jefferson are responsible for
getting the lunches to the school. If
you would need more information
about this service project email me at
[email protected].
New Pastor at Sovereign Grace Baptist
From Courtland to Cortland
The Sovereign Grace Baptist Church
at State Route 305 and Ridge Road in
Cortland, has called Elder Stephen West
to be the new Pastor. Worship service is
at 11 a.m. on Sundays.
Elder Stephen West is a native of
Georgia. He and his wife and their
six children recently moved here from
Courtland, Virginia. He has been a
middle school and high school music
teacher for the past ten years. He is
currently working on his master’s
degree at the Dana School of Music at
Youngstown State University. Clothes Closet at West Mecca UMC
Free, gently used clothing is
available for those in need the third
Saturday of the 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,
March 19, from 9 a.m. to noon.
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