Serving the Lakeshore CommunitiesVol. 14 No. 12 June 9, 2018“The Good News Newspaper”

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(Family Features) Whether dad wants to spend his day on the patio, in the garage, on the couch or at a ballgame, Father’s Day is the perfect opportunity

A deserved day for dad6 gracious Father’s Day gift ideas

to celebrate everything that makes him special to you and your family.

Since each dad is a little different, it’s sometimes tough finding just the right gift to put a smile on his face. Whether he’s into a grilled meal, a clean deck or a quality shave, these products are ideal for all types of fathers.

Find more gift ideas to put this dad’s day on his highlight reel at eLivingToday.com.

Grilling Favorites for Father’s DayCelebrate dad by gathering the family

for a cookout to remember featuring Omaha Steaks. This year’s Father’s Day package includes two buttery-rich ribeyes; two tender, juicy filet mignons; four 1/4-pound burgers; Omaha Steaks signature steak seasoning blend; a pound of steakhouse fries and four caramel apple tartlets for dessert. Find more dad-pleasing steaks and easy-to-prepare side dishes at omahasteaks.com.

Bring the Barbershop to DadInstead of dad having to head out

the door for his next quality shave, you can bring the barbershop to him with KC Shave Co, which allows members to experience an enjoyable shave every day. For Father’s Day, pamper your dad with a relaxing shave with services that include timely delivery coupled with all-natural products, leaving skin fresh and without irritation. Find more gift ideas for dad at kcshaveco.com.

Perfect for His ProjectsFor the father who always seems to

have a project in motion, you can make his day (and every day) a little easier with a Briggs & Stratton S1800 electric pressure washer. Featuring a turbo nozzle with the ability to blast away grime 40 percent faster than a standard spray tip, he can clean a wide range of surfaces from patios, decks and sidewalks to siding, windows, screens and tables. Find more cleaning solutions and a limited-time discount code for the power washer at Briggsandstratton.com/OutdoorCleaning.

A Guy and His Garage

Many dads can never seem to have enough tools. This package, the 111-piece Husky Mechanics Tool Set, gives him just about everything he needs to work on his car and tackle household projects. It offers two ratchets, 70 sockets, 22 bits and 14 hex keys. The case makes it perfect for storing in the shed, tossing it in the back of the truck or tucking away in a closet. Find more information and tools for dad at homedepot.com/husky.

Apparel for the Active DadInspired by modern athletic gear,

Mizzen+Main’s dress shirts use a unique fabric blend to wick away moisture, eliminating sweat from showing through the shirt. Ideal for dad to look and feel his best, the shirts feature four-way stretch for a custom fit and do not require dry cleaning - simply machine wash and hang dry. Offering moisture-wicking,

See Dad on page 14

Cortland News - June 9, 2018 - DirectoryPage 2

PublisherFox Run Publishing, L.L.C.

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Local Columnists / JournalistsRev. Donald P. Barnes

Jean BolingerJean A. Corliss

Christine DormaKathleen Ferris

Thom FoleyKayley FrostLouise ListGerri Moll

Tom ShortreedJennifer J. Slywczak

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Bazetta TownshipFire – Police – Rescue 911 Fire Station #11 - 330-637-4136 3000 Warren Meadville Rd. Non Emergency calls 330-675-2730

Area Service ClubsBazetta-Cortland Optimist Club Charlie Harper 330-847-0114Cortland Rotary Club Thomas Shortreed 330-638-5525Four Seasons Garden Club Becky Bucco 330-637-9115Friends of the Cortland Library Di Matiejevic 330-637-2717League of Women Voters of Trumbull County Terri Crabbs 330-637-3845SCOPE Darlene Fry / Diane Jordan 330-637-3010Cortland Opal Chapter #181, O.E.S. Carla Kahler 330-856-2356

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Regular meetings the second and fourth Monday of each month at 7 p.m., unless otherwise noted.

Bazetta Township Trustees Regular Meetings

Tuesday, June 12, 6:30 p.m. - A 60 minute caucus with department heads preceding.Tuesday, June 26, 9 a.m. - A 60 minute caucus with department heads preceding.

Meetings are held at the Township Administration Building unless noted

Lakeview Board of Education MeetingsRegular meetings the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Lakeview High School Media Center, unless otherwise noted.Monday, June 11, 6 p.m. - Lakeview High School Media Center

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3C’s Auto & Affordable Storage ..........64 Star Diner ..........................................9Action Physical Therapy ....................19Advanced Podiatry .............................19Amerprise Shortreed & Assoc. ..........17Attorney Bill Brooker ........................22Attorney Martin Nosich .......................6Auntie V’s Pizzeria ..............................6Beef ‘O’Brady’s .................................12Bob Meinke ..........................................5Bockelman’s Garden Center ..............17Brookside Greenhouse .........................4Buckeye Bulk .....................................18Burkey Burkey & Scher .......................3Centerra ..............................................15Champion Estates Assisted Living .....21Chrissy’s Lake Tavern ..........................9CIA Dog Training ..............................13Clearview Lantern Suites ...................20Cope Farm Equipment ........................7Cortland Healthcare .............................5Country Porch Winery .......................16CountrySide Vet / AWL......................12Daffron Auto Body .............................15Dr Johnson ........................................19Drs Najem & Lehky Orthodontics .....20Edward Jones .......................................3El Torero ..............................................8Enzo’s Restaurant ...............................18Foley’s Fotos ......................................22Franks Lawn Service ............................4Freedom Warrior Golf Outing & Gala .. 24Furniture Décor` & More ...................19Garden Brook .....................................10Gillette Nursing Home .......................12Greenwood Insurance Corner ..............3Harrington Hoppe & Mitchel .............24Jeannettes School of Dance .................6Jody Sova, Northwood Realty ............4MacKenzie Catering ..........................10Mark Thomas Ford.............................14Mayflower-Wollam Insurance ..............8Menards ................................................4Middlefield Bank ...............................24Midway Garage Door ........................16Mosquito Marina ................................10Noble Reynolds Insurance ...................7Northwood / Eaton .............................21Ohio Living - Lake Vista ...................16Petrosky Brothers ...............................22Pizza Joe’s ..........................................11Real Living Brokers Realty Group ......8Rienzi’s Quality Car Care ....................7Shafer Winans ......................................8Sparkle ...............................................10The New You .......................................4Tried & True Cleaning .......................16Trumbull County Fair ........................13Vlad Pediatrics ...................................22

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Community EventsEvent Calendar June 9 to June 30

Cortland City/Bazetta Township and Lakeview School Board meetings and schedules. See pg. 2 and 7

Lakeview Local School activities and sports schedules visit www.lakeviewlocal.org.

American Red Cross blood donations, various dates. www.redcrossblood.org or 1-800-733-2767.

American Red Cross Swim lessons, various dates, www.warrenschoolsk12ohio.us or 330-392-2552.Cortland Branch Library events. See pg. 22Johnston Senior Center offers hot meals Monday through Friday at noon. “Loungin’ by the Lake” free concerts, Mosquito Lake Marina, various

dates. See pg. 6OhioCAN Blessing Bags project for homeless population, items dropped

off at city hall. Free guided tours of Geauga County’s buildings and grounds on

Saturdays, through Oct. 27 by Geauga County Historical Society. See pg. 14

Autism Society of Mahoning Valley summer day camps, various dates. www.autismmv.org/campfriend or 330- 333-9607

“Being a Victorian: Hygiene History of the 19th Century” exhibit, Sutliff Museum, second floor of Warren-Trumbull County Public Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., Warren, through August.

Collection of “The Original S’mores” ornaments display, Sutliff Museum, second floor of Warren-Trumbull County Public Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., Warren, through August.

Sutliff Museum one-day bus tours, various dates. See pg. 22Youngstown Nighthawks Soccer League, Cortland League schedule, visit www.facebook.com/ytownnigthhawks

JUNE9 World Of Wildlife 2018 Bicycle Tour through Western Reserve

Greenway, registration at KSU Trumbull Technology Bldg., 7:30-10 a.m.

10 Starstruck Dance Academy fund raiser, Lakeview High School, noon-4 p.m. See pg. 12

13 In the Garden Series “Creative Containers,” TC Agricultural & Family Education Center, 520 W. Main St., Cortland, 6 p.m.

13 Cortland Community Concert Band Concert, Howland SCOPE, 7 p.m.15 Simply Slavic Festival “Party on the Plaza,” Federal Plaza East,

Youngstown, 7-10 p.m. See pg. 316 15th annual Safety Day, sponsored by The Bazetta Twp. Police & Fire

departments, in conjunction with Mosquito Lake Marina, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.,Mosquito Lake State Park. See pg. 5

16 The Great War in Costume, 1914 to 1920 exhibit, Century Village Museum, 14653 East Park St., Burton, noon-4 p.m. See pg. 14

18-22 Cortland Community Church Vacation Bible School, Cortland Christian Church, 9 a.m.-noon. See pg. 20

20 Cortland Community Concert Band Concert, Victoria House, Austintown, 7 p.m.

21-23 Cortland Lions Club Street Fair. See pg. 1023 “Get Your Bird On” birding event, Mosquito Lake, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. See

pg. 1223 Grand opening of Maple Museum by Geauga County Historical

Society, 14653 East Park St., Burton, noon-4 p.m.25 The History of the Ravenna Arsenal presentation, Johnston Senior

Center, 5922 Warren Road, Cortland, 10:30 a.m. See pg. 1327 In the Garden Series “Native Plants,” TC Agricultural & Family

Education Center, 520 W. Main St., Cortland, 6 p.m.27 Cortland Community Concert Band Concert, Lake Vista, Cortland, 7

p.m.30 Lounging by the Lake outdoor concert, Melanie May, Mosquito Lake

Marina, 1439 state Route 305, Cortland, 5-8 p.m. See pg. 6

Simply Slavic looking for volunteersIn preparation for its 8th annual

Simply Slavic festival on Saturday, June 16, organizers are inviting the public to help make the event happen. The festival will run from noon until midnight on Federal Plaza East, Youngstown.

Volunteers of every age, skill and ability are welcome. Help is needed for everything from set-up and take-down,

to ticket sales and assisting in children’s areas. Various three hour shifts are available. Every volunteer gets free admission, two soft drink tickets and a complimentary invitation to the volunteer banquet to be held in August after the festival. For more information contact help@simplyslavic.org or call at 330-333-1441.

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Girt’s Music 101 offering new kiosk for renting

instrumentsGirt’s Music 101’s new kiosk is fully

operational. Regional rep Matt Davis, is shown with its Easy Rent Kiosk System. Girt’s offers customers the ease and security of renting their new or like new instruments in-store without the need for paperwork, credit checks or long wait times.

By Thom Foley

Spring has sprung, but do you have winter aches and pains still bothering you? Let Action Physical Therapy get you up, get you moving and get you back in action! Call today for your free consultation! 330-637-0080.

Girt’s Cortland Music 101 has a special introductory offer for band instrument rentals starting as low as $8.95 and covers first three months. Any child can enjoy playing a band instrument at those low prices! These instruments are top quality, name brand, new or like-new!

Country Porch Winery is celebrating 13 years in business – SIX of them at their current location! There are events EVERY WEEKEND! June 14 is the PAWZ FUNDRAISER. 5-8 p.m., benefiting animal rescue. So much more – check out their ad.

Auntie V’s Pizzeria tells us that they are selling so many homemade cookies and party platters for graduation that they really need to remind you to get your orders in early! They can provide everything you need for your open house! I got to try some of the cookies – OH BOY! They ae terrific!

Want to give dad something he really wants for Father’s Day? Check out a personalized photo with his favorite team from Foley’s Fotos. See their ad for details.

Have you seen the hanging baskets at Brookside Greenhouse? SO BIG and so reasonably priced! No better place to buy baskets, flowers or vegetable plants.

I will let you in on a secret – but only if you promise to tell EVERYONE! Next time you go to Chrissy’s Lake Tavern order something with the fried greens. Chrissy’s favorite is the scallops over fried greens – and now they are my favorite also! Absolutely delicious!! Check out their Friday seafood specials also.

I was in Furniture Décor and More the other day and saw a table I wanted. Went back the next day and it was gone! But they had a chair I liked so I bought it – I’m not going to get fooled twice!

Jody Sova tells us that what Dad REALLY WANTS for Father’s Day is a new home where he can grill out every Sunday. Call Jody!

Did you know that Noble Reynolds Insurance is an ERIE Insurance dealer? Get the best – go with Erie.

Jeannette’s School of Dance is hosting Summer Dance Camp June 21 and 28, ages 6-11 for Lyrical/Jazz/Theatre/Tumbling. July 24 and 25 are dance auditions for ages 6 and up. July 26 and 30 they have themed camps for ages 2 ½ – 6. Meet MOANA! Call for details.

Greenwood Insurance asks if you know why you have uninsured motorists insurance. Isn’t every driver supposed to have it? See their ad for the answer.

Business News and Notes

Coca Cola swap meet planned for AugustThe Western Reserve Chapter of the

Coca Cola Collectors Club will be holding its 31st Coca Cola and other Advertising one-day swap meet on Sunday, Aug. 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Cortland

Masonic Lodge #529. The event is rain or shine with free parking. For information on vendor tables or space, contact Chapter President Mike Fisher at 330-637-3173 or mikefisher@neo.rr.com.

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Flags fly throughout CortlandBy Debbie Williams

Assembling the 100 flags are from left: Tony Padgett, Lorainne Marr, Anita Shaw, George Nelson, Jennifer Nelson, Micki Semroc, Joan Thomas and Chuck Thomas.

Have you noticed all the flags flying on the light poles throughout the city of Cortland recently? Following the main routes through town, this great symbol of patriotism greets residents and commuters on a daily basis from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Since 1991, the flags have been flying in Cortland. The majority of the flags have been purchased by Four Season Garden Club through various fund raising events with its annual spring and fall plant sales generating the bulk of the funds needed for the flags purchase.

Once purchased, club members must attach the flags to metal poles prior to them being hung on the light poles. Through our cooperative partnership with the city, the maintenance staff will safely and securely mount and remove all 100 flags each year.

Club members greatly appreciate and want to thank residents for supporting so many of our fund raisers and hope they enjoy the flags as they travel through town. And a big thank you to the Cortland maintenance staff for another year of working with the club and graciously installing and removing the flags.

Safety Day to be held at Mosquito State Park

The Bazetta Twp. Police & Fire departments, in conjunction with Mosquito Lake Marina, will be hosting its 15th Annual Safety Day, Saturday, June 16 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Mosquito Lake State Park. This year’s event will have a wide variety of things to do for both children and adults. The event will include vehicles and representatives from local police and fire departments, state and federal agencies along with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

This event will have numerous booths from various safety organizations along with public safety features. Special highlights this year include the Mahoning Valley Crisis Response Team tactical vehicle “The Bear,” Fire Safety Trailer, Trumbull County Haz Mat Team, Trumbull County Sheriff’s Dive Team, T.A.G. Drug Enforcement, United States Air Force Security Forces, Heather Merritt’s Birds In Flight Sanctuary, Ohio Dept. of Wildlife and Watercraft, Army Corps Of Engineers, K-9 and karate demonstrations and other safety forces. The Metro Life Flight helicopter will be landing at noon.

There will be drawings for free kid’s bikes, and many more prizes. So the bring the family out for an enjoyable day at one of the Ohio’s most prestigious state parks and a day of educational fun and safety awareness.

For more information please contact the Bazetta Twp. Police at 330-638-5503 during normal business hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday or Mosquito Lake Marina at 330-637-2075.

A sparkling jewel in our own back yardBy Jean Bolinger

I am currently reading a book called “The Way Back,” a study of the decline of Christianity in this country and what Christians can do to go through a “makeover.” One of the chapters talks about humility and goes on to present the example of William and Catherine Booth.

You may have previously read about William Booth, a young Christian from Nottingham, England. He became a Methodist minister but gave up the opportunity to pastor a local congregation to minister to those in the streets. In the mid-1800s poverty, alcohol, prostitution, child labor and such were prevalent and Victorian-era churches were not accepting of those who were considered the dregs of society. So Booth, instead of hoping those who were in need would come to him, began preaching the Gospel in soup kitchens and homeless shelters. Without the support of organized churches he and his wife, Catherine, proclaimed their message to the outcasts on street corners and brought the good news of love and forgiveness to those who were not hearing it anywhere else. They called their ministry the Salvation Army.

We have a local Salvation Army unit right here in Cortland. It is supported by the red kettles that are placed at Sparkle and Walmart in December. I will tell more about that in a future article. For now I am asking for a small gesture from you in the community to help the Warren unit, which is downtown next to the Tribune and a block from the courthouse. In addition to numerous other services that will also be featured in the future, the Warren unit offers the use of their locker room showers Monday through Friday to anyone in the community who has no proper place to bathe. We will be collecting motel sized shampoo, soap, conditioner and any other such personal hygiene products that the patrons can use.

If you are traveling this summer and stay in a motel please bring back any unopened bathroom products and bring them to Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 490 N. High St. Cortland. If the building is not open just hang your plastic bag of goodies on the back door or call first, 330-637-4994 to see when the secretary is there. Someone who has the chance to enjoy a hot shower will silently bless you for your humble gesture.

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Must-haves for summer pool andbeach parties

(State Point) Summer days are all about sun and fun. Here are some tips and accessories to make sure your days spent at the beach, pool or lake are picture-perfect for posting on social media.

Say CheeseLook great in all your summer

photos by rocking your squint free look. Get equipped with a pair of shades, a stylish sun hat or both. These accessories pull double-duty, protecting you from the UV rays while keeping you camera-ready at all times.

Whatever Floats Your BoatIf you love lounging in the water,

get ready to take your relaxation style to a whole new level and make the day spent with friends totally “Insta-worthy.”

Join the likes of A-list celebrities with the hottest trend in summer fun -- larger-than-life floats. The newest novelty floats introduced by Intex for this summer season include photo-realistic, high definition printing that looks just like the real thing, only way bigger. They have Potato Chip bag and French Fry container floats that will make you hungry, along with a Pizza

Slice Mat, that allows everyone to float alone or join together and form one giant pizza float. Other new designs that will help you stand out from the crowd include the Mega Unicorn and Peacock Island Floats which can measure more than 9 feet. Durable, fun, trendy and easy-to-inflate, these are not your typical pool floats. They all are currently available at a store near you or at your favorite online retailer.

Protect Your TechDon’t leave your phone at home

or at the bottom of your bag, protect it from the hot sun, sand and water with the right case. The best options will go beyond simple water-resistance to be fully waterproof, keeping phones protected even after full submersion, because you never know when you’re going swimming. With options that range from pouches to full-body cases, there are models to fit every need, and these days, your case can be customized to match your style using the design of your choosing.

Wherever your summer fun takes you, don’t leave home without all the season’s essentials for good times, great posts and lasting memories.

Loungin’ at the Lake concerts beginThe 2018 “Loungin’ by the Lake” free concerts at Mosquito Lake Marina have

set a schedule beginning in June through September. The concerts are sponsored by Mosquito Lake Marina, Mark Thomas Ford, The Realty Family, Trumbull County Tourism Bureau, Sierra Rose Greenhouse, Hovis Tire & Automotive, Emerine’s Towing, AMI Contracting, The Mint Dental Team, Cortland Bank, Miller Yount Paving Inc., Henderson & Koster Properties, Tree Trimmin’ Express, Lakeside Sport Shop, Ace Equipment North and Huntington Bank in Orwell.

Concerts and dates include:June 16, Safety Day, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.June 30, Melanie May, 5-9 p.m., Nashville and International Recording ArtistJuly 7, Out of Eden, 5-8 p.m., tribute to the EaglesJuly 14, 80’s Proof Band, 5-9 p.m., tribute to the 80sJuly 21, Overboard, The Love Boat Band, 5-9 p.m., top yacht rock hits of 70s

and 80sJuly 28, Southern Cross, 5-9 p.m., Country and Southern RockAug. 10, “The Voice Finalist,” Curtis Grimes, 6-8 p.m., CountryAug. 11, Rudy & the Professionals, 5-9 p.m., Caribbean and oldies musicAug. 18, Cheeseburgers in Paradise, 5-9 p.m., Jimmy Buffett tributeSept. 15, Lobsterfest & Clam Bake, 80’s Proof Band, 2-6 p.m. Concert is free;

paid ticket required for Clambake.For more information call 330-637-2075.

2018 Pioneer School

Now is the time to register children, boys and girls, ages 8 through 12, in the 2018 edition of the Geauga County Historical Society’s Pioneer School. This annual program will take place from Monday, July 9 through Friday, July 13. Each day begins at 10 a.m. and concludes at 3 p.m. All activities take place on the grounds of the Society’s Century Village Museum in Burton.

Each day is filled with a variety of activities, concentrating on hands-on projects performed by the participants, each with a link to the past. Children are encouraged, but not required to dress in costume. The program coordinator has developed a five-year cycle of programs so that no youngster will repeat the same set of activities during their eligible years.

The cost per child of the five-day program is $115 for families who are not members of the Society. The cost includes 25 hours of supervised activities. The cost per child is reduced to $95 for member families. A family membership costs just $55 and comes with other benefits in addition to the reduced program cost.

Pioneer School is an offering of Geauga County’s largest historical organization whose missions are to preserve the county’s history and to educate the residents of the county, including its younger members, as to this history. Century Village Museum is located on the southeast corner of Burton Square. GPS, 14653 East Park Street, Burton, Ohio 44021. For more information about Pioneer School, call Terri at 440-834-1492.

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By Christine Dorma, administrative assistant

The Splash Pad is open daily from noon to 6 p.m.Curbside Brush ChippingPick-up for the entire city is the week of the fourth Monday. Brush should be

placed at the curb no later than the Sunday prior to the week of collection. See the full policy on the city website.

Upcoming Dates:June 25 will be the next brush chipping pick-up date.2018 Mosquito Spraying Mosquito spraying for this year is now scheduled on Wednesday evenings.7 p.m. to midnightJune 13 Aug. 8June 27 Aug. 22July 11 Sept. 5July 25For effective mosquito control, it must not be raining, the winds need to be

between 5 to 10 miles per hour and the temperature above 50 degrees. If the proper conditions are not present, the spraying will be cancelled and a make-up date will be scheduled the following evening.

2018 Annual ResurfacingThe project is scheduled to begin sometime after July 1. This year’s project will

be resurfacing the following streets: Wakefield (between Lakeview and Argali), Hillman, Natale, Corriedale, Cricklewood, Cheviot, Argali and Karakul and Deer Creek Trail from state Route 305 to the bend.

Zoning PermitsSpring is finally here and that means an increase in zoning activity here in the

city. Please remember to get a zoning permit before you begin if you plan to add a shed, deck, pool, fence or similar project this year. Permits for accessory use are only $25 and this ensures that your project complies with the city’s zoning requirements.

The most common question we receive is “Can I (or can my neighbor) put a fence on the property line?” The answer to that question is:

Yes, but it is recommended that you place your fence at a lawnmower width from the property line so you have access to maintain the fence. If you place a fence at the property line it is your responsibility to find or set new property pins (by a surveyor) that will ensure the fence does not encroach on your neighbor’s property. If you own a corner lot, you are not permitted to place the fence at the street side property line. Zoning on corner lots is more restrictive than interior lots. Check ahead of time with the Zoning Office for placement of any type of structure prior to beginning a new construction project on a corner lot.

You can find this and many other “Frequently Asked Questions” about zoning on the city website under the “Zoning and Development” tab.

Dates to RememberJune 11 – Parks Board – 5 p.m.June 11 – Planning & Zoning – 7 p.m.June 18 – Council Meeting – 7 p.m.

Post‐acute care administrator receives ACHCA’s Eli Pick Facility Leadership Award

The American College of Health Care Administrators (ACHCA) honored Dean Palombaro, administrator of Ohio Living Lake Vista in Cortland, with the 2018 Eli Pick Facility Leadership Award. The leadership award was celebrated during the awards luncheon at ACHCA’s 52nd Annual Convocation and Exposition in Orlando, Fla. on Tuesday, April 24. Fewer than 11 percent of facilities nationwide qualify. This year, 1,717 facilities met the selection criteria. Three hundred and fifty-one administrators in 45 states were awarded the facility leadership award nationally.

Based on the premise that facility excellence reflects leadership excellence, this award recognizes the administrator of record who provided such leadership for the full 2017 calendar year. Eligibility for this award is based on three years of skilled nursing facility (SNF) survey

data, including the health, fire safety and complaint surveys, as well as top quartile performance on designated quality measures. The criteria also include an 85 percent or greater facility occupancy and a three year avoidance of a Special Focus Facility status. This prestigious award is made possible with the support of ABILITY Network Inc.

The Facility Leadership Award was introduced in 2008 by one of ACHCA’s most revered leaders, the late Eli Pick. A former executive director of the Ballard Rehabilitation Center, DesPlaines, Ill. for over 30 years, Eli embodied excellence as an administrator that cared for his residents, their families and his community. This award is presented annually in memory of Eli, a consummate member of ACHCA, dedicated to advancing professionalism and leadership in long term care.

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Sunburst Environmental Services donates $2,500 to Veterans Memorial Project

In honor of its several employees who are military veterans, Sunburst Environmental Services of Cortland, recently donated $2,500 to the Veterans Memorial project. Ian McAleer, chairman of the memorial project committee, thanked the veterans for their service to our country and thanked Sunburst for its generous donation. He commented that the project has received $145,000 in contributions and donations, with just $10,000 needed to reach their goal. Construction is scheduled to begin right after the July 4th holiday and be completed in August.

Pictured from left are Chad Beitzel, Paul Lawrence, Ian McAleer, memorial committee; Kayla Denman, manager; Ben Hayes, Bill Gore, memorial committee; Zach Springer; and Paul Schiller.

Summer boating tips for safe fun in the sunNewsUSA) – Summer weather is

finally here, and with it comes more time spent on the water. For boaters in particular, warmer temperatures and sunny skies mean more opportunities to bring family and friends along for the ride.

Before inviting loved ones onto your boat, however, it’s important to review some safety procedures to help ensure a relaxing experience for everyone.

Check out the tips below to ensure safe and enjoyable boating all summer long:

1) Watch the weather – Summer weather can turn nasty in an instant, and a boat can be a dangerous place to get caught in a storm. Before hitting the water, check the weather forecast and make note of any chance of precipitation or storms. If you see lightning while you’re out on the water and cannot get to shore, crouch down in the middle of the boat or go below deck, if possible.

2) Boat maintenance – A well-maintained engine is key to enjoying your time on the water. So be sure to check your oil levels before heading out on the water, or invest in an engine that doesn’t require oil changes, such as the E-TEC G2 by Evinrude. With an E-TEC, there’s no need to remove any engine components to check oil levels before every use as with other engines, so you can get out on the water faster.

3) Life jacket required – Although warmer weather may make swimming irresistible, safety still comes first. It’s important to always wear a life jacket while in the water, and to have access to one while in the boat. According to a 2014 study by the United States Coast Guard, 84 percent of victims who drowned during a boating accident were not wearing a life jacket at the time of the incident. While they may seem like a hassle, life jackets really do save lives.

4) Don’t drink and boat – An ice-cold beverage and boating can go hand-in-hand. However, just as with driving a car, it is illegal to operate a boat while intoxicated across the United States and Canada. In fact, being intoxicated on the water can be even more dangerous than being intoxicated on land. Unsteady footing, sun, wind, and even engine noise accelerates a drinker’s impairment.

Keeping in mind a few simple safety tips can make all the difference for boat owners everywhere. So, before your next outing, make sure you, your boat and your passengers are all ready to go – and enjoy the ride!

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Four Seasons Garden Club plant sale a successCortland Four Seasons

Garden Club spring plant sale was a big success again this year due to the hard work of many club members. Over 300 plants were purchased through this sale and will soon be beautifying many landscapes in the Cortland area. Thank you to all residents that once again supported the sale. Proceeds from this sale will enable the club to purchase 160 flags of which 100 will be hung on light poles throughout the city and 60 flags will hang on the Veterans Bridge over state Route 11.

Pictured helping unload all the plants and flowers and organizing orders are Anita Shaw, nursery helper Zach, Mary Lou Jarrett, Becky Bucko and Elaine Larocca.

Pickleball courts redoneBy Sally Lane

An enthusiastic group of players could hardly wait to get on the city’s refurbished pickleball courts at Willow Park last week. The sport, played with a paddle smaller than a tennis racket, but larger than a ping pong paddle, has gained in popularity since its beginning in 1965 on the west coast. Thanks to donations from members of the Cortland Area Pickleball Association, Cortland Rotary ($2,500), Mercy Health ($12,500) and the city of Cortland who did the paving, painting and lines for another $12,000 of the $27,000 total cost provided for top class courts. Players from all over the area visit Cortland to play. There are three or four other pickleball courts throughout the county.

Pickleball is a sport for nearly all ages and is gaining popularity internationally as well as in the USA. It is beginning to be taught in some school physical education classes in the county. When Mercy Health saw the value of pickleball as an adult physical activity as well as for all ages in the family, they decided to make their donation to the Cortland courts. Members of the local pickleball group (CAPA) attest to the health benefits of pickleball. “It changed my life,” said CAPA Vice President Marcy Chizmar. “I lost quite a bit of weight when I began playing, and have kept it off,” she added. Others, like Diana Pishotti, Jim Clark and Dave Majick totally agreed with the advantages of staying physically active. Every day these courts get a workout, especially in the morning before the heat of the day.

Willow Park is one of five parks maintained by the city. The others are Pearl Park, Rotary Park, Point Park and Eastlake MetroPark. Facilities and activities include a splash pad, sled hill, soccer fields, baseball/softball fields, basketball courts, tennis courts, pickle ball courts, sand volleyball, skate board park, playground/picnic areas and restroom facilities. Our sports facilities are home to the local youth baseball and soccer organizations, and the Lakeview High School tennis program. The tennis courts were also recently refurbished with help from a donation by Home Savings for the Lakeview High School tennis program.

To celebrate these newly refurbished courts, the CAPA is sponsoring a tournament, “Cortland Street Fair Pickleball Shoot-out,” on June 23 and 24. It is open to pickleball players. Dave Majick said the applications to play are at Willow Park in the information sign next to the pickleball courts. Play categories are: Men’s Doubles; Women’s Doubles, Mixed Doubles. The cost is $15 per player, with proceeds going to park expenses.

Pictured from left are Dave Majick, CAPA member; Tom Shortreed, Cortland Rotary; Mayor Jim Woofter; Paul Homick, Mercyhealth Foundation President; Jerry Carleton, Cortland Rotary and Jim Clark, CAPA member.

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By Chief David Morris, Cortland Police Department

On May 7, 2018, Tom Andrews retired as Chief of Police after more than three decades of service to the residents of Cortland. On May 8, I had the privilege of taking over as the new Chief. Chief Andrews did an exemplary job making sure the transition was smooth and for that I want to say thank you! I wish him the best in retirement.

The Cortland Lion’s Club Street Fair will be held from June 21-23. On Thursday and Friday, the fair runs from 6 p.m. until midnight and involves the area around W. Main Street from Park Avenue to Erie Street with some of the side streets of Erie Street and Bank Street primarily effected by closure. On Saturday, the areas listed above are closed from 1 p.m. until midnight. West Main Street will also be impacted on Wednesday afternoon for set-up of the concession and rides starting about 5 p.m.

On Saturday, June 23 the parade will be held from 6 p.m. until approximately 7:30 p.m. The roadways listed below will be blocked to traffic starting at 5:40 p.m. until the parade concludes. South High Street (from Speedway north to Pearl Avenue), W. Main Street (from High Street to state Route 46), Grove Drive, Park Avenue and Market Street (from N. High Street to Erie Street). The parade route is similar as in years past. Different areas will be used to stage the parade vehicles, as directed by the parade coordinator, and at 5:40 p.m., we will begin to move the parade into place and stop traffic at that time.

A high priority for the Cortland

Police is the safety of our children while they attend school. One of the proven life-saving measures is being able to stop massive bleeding should a shooting occur. On May 15, Cortland officers, along with officers from several neighboring departments, attended a training session teaching officers how to do just that. The $125 per officer cost of tuition was paid for by the Cortland-Bazetta FOP Lodge 168, which had obtained sponsorship from several area businesses.

With the new PK-8 school building opening for the 2018-2019 school year, the Cortland Police are working with Lakeview School officials to add a second School Resource Officer. This will allow for a greater police presence within the schools in hopes of keeping our schools a safe learning environment.

As always, we want to hear from you and keep you informed of what is going on. You can follow the CPD on Facebook or Twitter and can read the latest police blotter at www.cityofcortland.org. Emergencies can be reported to 9-1-1 and non-emergency calls can be reported to dispatch at 330-675-2730. Should you require a copy of a report already filed or need to speak with the Chief of Police or a specific officer, call 330-638-1000. Drug activity tips can be e-mailed to TAG Officer John Mosora at jmosora@cityofcortland.org. I can be reached by e-mail at dmorris@cityofcortland.org.

Authorship of this column alternates between the Cortland and Bazetta Police Departments.

Vietnam Veterans Memorial replica wall comes to Packard Park

The Warren Heritage Center and Trumbull County Veterans Services, in conjunction with the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, are bringing “The Wall that Heals” and the Mobile Education Center to the south lawn of Packard Music Hall, Aug. 16-19.

The “Wall That Heals” is a replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. The display and Education Center will be open 24 hours a day and is free to the public. The Wall honors the more than three million Americans who served in the U.S. Armed Forces during the Vietnam War and bears the names of more than 58,000 men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in Vietnam.

Warren will be the only Ohio stop out of 38 sites chosen for the 2018 National Tour. The 375-foot display stands 7 ½ feet tall at its highest point. For the first time in the history of the “The Wall That Heals,” visitors will be able to do name rubbings of individual service members.

The 53-foot Mobile Education Center display includes digital photo displays of “Hometown Heroes” – local service members whose names are on The Wall; digital photo displays of Vietnam Veterans who returned home

from Vietnam and later died as a result of their service; and video displays that teach about the history and impact of The Wall and of the collection of items left at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Local Veteran’s organizations will have displays set up at the Park Shelter House and the U.S.O., Red Cross and Salvation Army will be onsite.

Warren’s On-Site Special Events:Thursday, Aug. 16, 11 a.m.:

Opening ceremony with Welcome Home Dedication

Saturday, Aug. 18, 7 p.m.: Women on the Wall and Purple Heart Events

Sunday, Aug. 19, noon: – Closing ceremony with the Laying of the Roses and recognition of POW/MIA and Gold Star Families

Free on-site parking is available at Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave NW, Warren.

Veterans and the public are invited to help staff The Wall event throughout the week. Interested parties should attend the volunteer meeting being held Wednesday, June 13 at 7 p.m. at the Trumbull County Veterans Services building, 253 E. Market St., Warren. For additional information call 330-507-8831.

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Tips to keep your pet healthy in the heat

(BPT) - Spring is here, summer is approaching fast and it’s time to get outside and start taking advantage of the warmer weather. Dr. Jeff Werber, Emmy award-winning celebrity veterinarian, has a few tips and tricks on how to keep your pet happy and healthy in the heat.

Before you start your jogging treks, hiking excursions or bicycle touring with your furry partner by your side, it’s important to understand these spring/summer safety measures to keep your pet happy and safe.

Easing into exerciseAfter sitting around all winter, it

is not a good idea to jump right into a full exercise regimen full speed ahead. The best approach to get your pet ready for more activities outside is a gradual introduction into exercise. A game of fetch is a perfect way to get your pet up and moving. The Chuckit! Launcher and Locator Sound Ball provides an easy way for your pet to increase their stamina, with the added entertainment of retrieving a ball that emits an audible pulse sound every few seconds to help pet parents and dogs locate the ball in any terrain after launch.

If your pet enjoys chasing ground pursuits (think rabbits and squirrels), the Chuckit! RingChaser is a great option to satisfy their instincts. Again, short bursts of chasing and retrieving are a fun way to get your pup back into shape.

It’s also critical to choose the best time of day to exercise - and noon is not it. The best time to enjoy your pet’s company is early in the morning or early in the evening. Keep in mind that in the evening after the sun is down, the pavement can still be pretty warm, as it retains heat for quite a while. Where possible, try to exercise on a grassy or dirt surface to avoid burning or irritating their paws.

Keeping cool and staying hydrated

What we love so much about our dogs is how loyal they are and how much they want to please us. This can be a problem when it comes to potential overexertion, as they will keep going just to be with us, even though they may be overheating. Moreover, many dogs and cats can overheat from lying around the house or backyard as well. When leaving pets outside during the spring or summer, make sure that shade and fresh water are always available. There are many devices available that can provide water automatically or on-demand, like the Petmate Replendish Waterer, which provides a constant flow of fresh water throughout the day for pets even when the pet parent isn’t home. If you’re out and about with your pet, consider the Replendish To-Go Water bottle that conveniently includes a travel bowl for your pet. For longer excursions, or for hotter climates, wet a bandana and place it in the freezer the night before so it will remain nice and cool a little longer. Also, make regular stops in a shady area to allow both of you to catch your breath.

Indoor dogs and cats also need to escape from the heat. Make sure the house isn’t kept too warm. Keep at least one room cooler by leaving the

shades or drapes closed. Enough has been written about pets and parked cars, so I’m sure you are all aware of that potential deadly hazard. Don’t do it, not even in the shade or “only for a few minutes.” Enough said.

Limitless possibilities, while on a leash

You and your pet are finally enjoying the great outdoors, and the fun activities with Fido are endless. Our pet nation has a huge population, and it’s important to be a good citizen. Remember to respect other pets’ “space” and boundaries, and don’t assume every dog is dying to play with yours. Wherever you and your pet decide to roam, be mindful of the local leash laws. You don’t want to turn a fun outing into an emergency room visit for you or anyone else.

If you’re heading off to a park or hiking area, make sure you have everything you need for your trek. Travel treats and water bottles are always a good idea to keep with you, to make sure you and your pet are well fueled and hydrated. Keep essentials, like your keys, lip balm, waste bag, etc., all in one place with the Petmate Zipp Leash that features an expandable pouch built right into the leash to hold all dog-walking basics while on the go.

Regardless of whether you choose to run, romp, hike or trek, spring and summer are great times of year to bond with your pets. I encourage all of you to get outdoors, enjoy the warmth and sunshine, and to include your four-legged kids in your activities. Just remember to play it smart and keep them safe.

Toby is one beautiful boy! He’s an 8-year-old DMH with a gorgeous mane and unique markings. They’re a mixture of white and gray. He was surrendered back in December due to health issues with his owner. His previous owner was an older gentleman, so he would likely do well in a quiet home. He likes to receive affection and be petted on his own terms. His adoption fee is $35 and includes

his neuter, vaccinations, FeLV/FIV testing, a microchip with registration and more.

Goldie is a 4 ½--year-old, brown/white Pit bull mix. She was surrendered to the AWL in September, because she was not being properly cared for. She came in with her litter of puppies, which have since been adopted, so now it’s her turn. She can be dog selective, so a meet and greet is recommended if you have another dog. She is a very sweet girl and would make a great addition to many homes. Her adoption fee is $150 and includes her spay, vaccinations, heartworm testing, microchip with registration and more.

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.

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Dance academy holding fund raiserfor two local dancers

Dr. Barnovsky presents $1,000 donationto Veterans Memorial

Dr. Peter Barnovsky, pictured on left, has joined nearly 400 other contributors who are financially supporting the Veterans Memorial project that will honor veterans and recognize the great sacrifices by them and their families. Dick McClain of the memorial committee is accepting the donation in front of the Cortland tower clock, on the site where the memorial will be constructed starting in July.

McClain commented that the site was originally dedicated as a veterans memorial in 1999, and with the new features and design components being constructed this summer, the memorial will be one of the most impressive in the area. He thanked the entire community, including the individuals, businesses, service clubs, veterans groups and community groups for their positive response to this latest community project.

Starstruck Dance Academy is looking for 50 local businesses, vendors, crafters and health care providers to participate in “It Takes A Village 2” community event to help raise money for two local young ladies to attend a once in a lifetime event in Los Angeles, Calif. The academy is a local business in Cortland, owned and operated by Kirby D. Lee. Lee provides instruction for studio members as well as to her competition team. At a recent dance competition in Columbus, two of her competition team soloists won a partial scholarship to the Hollywood Summer Tour. It is the ideal program that will provide each dancer with all the tools needed to get started and be successful in the dance industry. They only take on a select group of elite dancers from all over the world to participate in this prestigious program. They will be mentored by top-industry professionals who are actively working in the entertainment industry in L.A.

Come out and meet these two young ladies and their families, along with their studio owner/members and make this dream possible for Katilyn and RaeLynn. Katilyn has been dancing for 12 years and RaeLynn has been dancing for seven. Katilyn is a 9th grader at Champion High School and RaeLynn is in 5th grade at Lakeview Middle School and are both straight A students.

Both girls have a passion for dance and are excited and grateful to have this amazing opportunity. This event will be held locally at Lakeview High School, June 10 from noon until 4p.m. Tables will be $30 plus a donation raffle basket. For more information call 330-469-7329 or by email at hallm_rn08@icloud.com.

Birding event at Mosquito Lake“Get Your Bird On” is a birding

event at Mosquito Lake on June 23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Participants will meet at Lakeview Recreation area, 3061 Warren Meadville Road, Cortland. Activities include walking

and kayaking tours for bird watching, birds of prey presentation by Bird of Flight, bird house painting for kids and more. The event is free and open to the public. For more information call 330-637-1961.

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Christner chosen for Civic Leaders Tour

By Jean A. Corliss

Dave Christner, chair of the Cortland Parks and Recreation Board, was recently chosen to participate in the 910th Airlift Wing (Youngstown) 2018 Civic Leader Tour to Joint Base San Antonio. He, along with 30 other civic leaders and six military escorts, toured a C-5M Super Galaxy/F16 Fighting Falcon, attended a basic training military graduation at Lackland Air Force Base, participated in a Convoy Operators Training Simulator, as well as a HUMVEE Rollover Simulator, and toured Camp Bullis. The 910th AW holds civic leader tours to attain advocates for Youngstown Air Reserve Station and provide the public with an understanding of the Air Force’s mission and capabilities. Here he is shown in front of a training site for EMTs.

The history of the Ravenna Arsenal

presentation June 25

The Johnston Senior Center announces that Dr. Ralph Pfingsten, author of “The History of the Ravenna Arsenal,” will be speaking at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, June 25. Dr. Pfingsten will discuss the Ravenna Arsenal and the mysteries behind it. “The History of the Ravenna Arsenal” includes a comprehensive history of the Ravenna Arsenal inception to its present uses. The book features more than 900 photographs and drawings. The book will be available for purchase.

This program is free and open to the public. There will be refreshments available. If you would like a lunch following the program please call the center by Wednesday, June 20 at 330-924-0412. The Johnston Senior Center is located at 5922 Warren Road, Cortland. If you have any questions or to RSVP, call the center at 330-924-0412.

Creekside 16u looking for pitchers

The Creekside Fitness 16u baseball team is looking for two 15/16 year old pitchers. Contact Ken Quinn at 330-719-0581.

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The Great War in Costume exhibitopens June 16

The Geauga County Historical Society announces its 2018 fashion exhibition, The Great War in Costume, 1914 to 1920. The exhibit is the most recent in the annual presentations of the society and its Textile Committee that includes selected costumes and accessories from its extensive clothing collection.

The grand opening of the exhibit will take place on Saturday, June 16 from noon to 4 p.m. and will include a presentation by Dixie Lee Davis, well-known local fashion icon and speaker, titled “How WWI Changed Fashion Forever,” a high tea and the first public viewing of this exhibit, as displayed in the Law House.

Tickets for this event will be $35. Space is limited so be sure to reserve early as an individual or a group. The exhibit will continue to be open for public viewing, without charge, for the remainder of the summer and early fall of 2018, on Friday afternoons from noon to 3 p.m.

Century Village Museum is located on the southeast corner of Burton Square. GPS, 14653 East Park St., Burton, Ohio 44021. For more information on the exhibit or to make reservations for grand opening, call Terri at 440-834-1492.

Free guided tours on Saturdaysin Geauga County

Now through Oct. 27, the Geauga County Historical Society will offer free public tours of its buildings and grounds on Saturdays, with the exception of the Saturdays during the Antique Power Exhibition, the Raccoon County Music Festival and the Apple Butter Festival. Tours are scheduled at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. on these Saturdays. Space is limited on each tour and the public will be served on a first-come, first-served basis. The tours will be about one and one-half to two hours in length and will visit as many of the historic buildings as can be reasonably accommodated during the time period. The public will have the opportunity to choose particular buildings of interest to them to be included on the tour.

This free tour program has been made possible in 2018 by generous donations from three Geauga County families who wished to make these historical tours more available and affordable to the residents of the county and its visitors.

If you have not visited the Society’s Century Village Museum during the past few years, you have missed seeing many

improvements in the existing displays and the addition of a number of new exhibits. Among the buildings that have been completely renovated and restaged are the Hitchcock House, the Boughton House, the Cook House, the Bainbridge Store, the Schoolhouse and the Ladies’ Friend. Among the new venues are the Apothecary, the Leather Shop, and the soon-to-be-opened Maple Museum. The Law House is now the home of the annual textile exhibition, which in 2018 will feature the clothing of the World War I period.

In addition to these free Saturday tours, individual and group tours can be arranged on other days for a fee of $8 for adults and $5 for children age 6 and older. Non-Saturday tours are subject to at least three-day advanced notice so that an interpreter can be scheduled to guide the tour.

Century Village Museum is located on the southeast corner of Burton Square. GPS, 14653 East Park Street, Burton, Ohio 44021. For more information on the Society’s tour program, call Terri at 440-834-1492.

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GFWC Ohio Northeast District Legislation Day

GFWC Ohio Northeast District President Mary Witowski and Junior Director Pam Vines welcomed Northeast District Members to the annual Legislation Day and district awards brunch held at Stonebridge Grille & Tavern in Niles. GFWC Ohio Junior Cyberlinks Club was the hostess club for the day. Judge Beth A. Smith, Mahoning County Domestic Relations Court, was the keynote speaker. Judge Smith spoke on her career and experiences. She explained the importance of the Civil Protection Order Card that she introduced to the courts. Special guests were 2018-2020 GFWC Ohio President Linda Crish and GFWC Ohio 2nd Vice President Yvonne Ford. Pictured are NED President Mary Witkowski, Judge Smith, NED Junior Director and Cyberlinks President Pam Vines.

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Arcuri, BrittanyParents: Brenda and Frank ArcuriSchool to attend: Youngstown State Univ.Scholarship(s): Lions Club, $1,000

Augustine, MichaelParents: Anthony and Chris AugustineSchool to attend: Youngstown State Univ.Scholarship(s): The Mahoning Valley Italian-American Sports Hall of Fame Raymond & Janice Travaglini Memorial, $500

Bobeczko, KaitlynParents: Chris and Nicole BobeczkoSchool to attend: The Ohio State Univ.Scholarship(s): Matt Spencer Memorial, $500

Carlson, LeighaParents: Bryan and Lynn CarlsonSchool to attend: University of CincinnatiScholarship(s): Tami Harter Memorial, $500Lakeview Band Boosters, $500Syar Memorial, $1,500John A Cafaro Memorial, $2,000Cincinnatus University Scholar, $3,500

Craciun, NoahParents: John and Renee CraciunSchool to attend: Youngstown State Univ.Scholarship(s): Red & White Scholarship, $2,000Lions Club, $1,000Bowers Insurance, $6,500

Dorma, SydnieParents: Joseph and Christine DormaSchool to attend: Cleveland State Univ.Scholarship(s): Coca-Cola Honors, $500

Evans, ThadParents: Terrence and Alison EvansSchool to attend: Kent State Univ. Main CampusScholarship(s): Trustee Scholarship, $3,500

Furrie, Kyaira FurrieParents: Jessica Dalton & Mark FurrieSchool to attend: Kent State UniversityScholarship(s): Lakeview Little Bulldogs. $250Trustee Scholarship, $1,500

Garvin, AnnaParents: Lisa GarvinSchool to attend: Kent State Univ. Main CampusScholarship(s): Lions Club, $1,000Rotary Club, $1,000Optimist Club, $1,000Kent State Trustee Scholarship, $4,000Kent State Honors & Honors Residency Scholarships, $2,000

Gomez, ElisaParents: Michael and Joan GomezSchool to attend: Cleveland State Univ.

Scholarship(s): Lt. Col Robert Stockton Memorial, $250American Red Cross, $1,500Cleveland State University Freshman Scholars, $1,500

Grzelewski, MaryParents: Eric and Christine GrzelewskiSchool to attend: The Ohio State Univ.Scholarship(s): Provost Scholarship, $2,500

Grossman, AshleyParents: Steve & Shannon GrossmanSchool to attend: Kent State UniversityScholarship(s): Carol Callahan Snodgrass Memorial, $1,000Kent State University Trustee, $4,000

Hovance, AlanaParents: Terry & Lisa HovanceSchool to attend: Kent State UniversityScholarship(s): Kent State Trustee, $3,500Strimbu Memorial Fund, $2,000

Jackson, DreamaParents: Audria and Phillip TownsendSchool to attend: Youngstown State Univ.Scholarship(s): American Legion Post #540, $540

Johnson, MeganParents: Kristen Grinnell and Ken JohnsonSchool to attend: University of AkronScholarship(s): University of Akron Guarantee Scholarship, $7,500University of Akron Honors Scholarship, $1,000Choose Ohio First STEM, $5,500Optimist Club, $1,000

Kloboves, SarahParents: Michael and Sandra KlobovesSchool to attend: Ohio UniversityScholarship(s): William J. Roush Memorial, $1,000Ohio Distinction Scholarship, $2,000Ohio Success Scholarship, $1,000

Laws, LaurenParents: Matt Laws and Lisa LawsSchool to attend: The Ohio State Univ.Scholarship(s): Tami Harter Memorial, $1,000Franklin B. Walter All-Scholastic First Place Community Foundation Scholarship, $1,000Seven Seventeen Credit Union Cha-Ching Teen Scholarship, $1,500The Ohio State University Trustee Scholarship, $1,500The Ohio State University Freshman Foundation Scholarship, $3,000

Lopushovsky, RyanParents: Gary and Cheryl LopuchovskySchool to attend: Youngstown State Univ.Scholarship(s): Trustee Scholarship, $5,000

Lynch, ThomasParents: Tom and Debbie LynchSchool to attend: Youngstown State Univ.Scholarship(s): Red & White, $2,000

McAllister, ThomasParents: Greg and Jennifer McAllisterSchool to attend: Ashland UniversityScholarship(s): Ashland University Award, $11,500Lakeview Teachers Association, $250

Mitcham, ChristinaParents: Mark and Patti MitchamSchool to attend: Ohio Northern Univ.Scholarship(s): Polar Award, $1,500Trustee Scholarship, $17,000

Morrison, SarahParents: Chris and Sabrina MorrisonSchool to attend: Kent State UniversityScholarship(s): Suellen Golubic Memorial Scholarship, $500Trustee Scholarship, $2,500

Munno, DrewParents: Michael and Danielle MunnoSchool to attend: Kent State UniversityScholarship(s): Cody Betts Memorial, $1,000

Pavlansky, AnnieParents: Tom and Kate PavlanskySchool to attend: Kent State UniversityScholarship(s): Kent State University, full Athletic Scholarship (Women’s Basketball), $31,725Ohio High School Football Coaches’ Association Scholarship, $1,000Lakeview Athletic Booster Club Pat Berry Memorial Scholarship, $1,000Lakeview Teachers’ Association Scholarship, $250

Planitz, AndrewParents: David and Susan PlanitzSchool to attend: The Ohio State Univ.Scholarship(s): Optimist Club, $1,000Lions Club, $1,000Lakeview Bulldog Alumni Scholarship, $500

Roche, AndrewParents: Sue and Michael RocheSchool to attend: University of CincinnatiScholarship(s): Optimist Club, $1,000Cincinnatus Century Scholarship, $2,000CEAS Scholarship, $3,000Lakeview Band Booster Scholarship, $300

Rogers, ZachParents: George and Denise RogersSchool to attend: Grove City CollegeScholarship(s): Lakeview Athletic Boosters, $1,000

Rygalski, AlexisParents: Jacki Skinner and Michael RygalskiSchool to attend: Youngstown State Univ.

Scholarship(s): YSU Red & White, $2,000Bowers Insurance, $1,000

Shrum, Hunter HoustonParents: Johnna and Lloyd ShrumSchool to attend: Ashland UniversityScholarship(s): E-Sports, $4,000

Rosser, SamanthaParents: Christopher Rosser School to attend: Youngstown State UniversityScholarship(s): Dean’s Scholarship, $4,000

Sheets, PrestonParents: John and Carlotta SheetsSchool to attend: The Ohio State UniversityScholarship(s): Lakeview Athletic Booster Club Pat Berry Memorial, $1,000Cortland Rotary Club, $1,000Glen-Ray Farm Academic Achievement, $1,000

Steiner, AvreyParents: Jeff and Andrea SteinerSchool to attend: University of Illinois, Champaign-UrbanaScholarship(s): NCAA Softball Scholarship, $20,800Franklin B. Walter, $500Optimist Club Scholarship, $1,000Lakeview Athletic Booster Club, $1,000

Tomsich, TaylorParents: David Tomsich and Kelley TomsichSchool to attend: Kent State TrumbullScholarship(s): Coca Cola Scholarship, $500

Tucker, HaleyParents: Rachel Biangone and Michael TuckerSchool to attend: Kent State TrumbullScholarship(s): Suellen Golubic Memorial, $500

Wells, ToriParents: Nicki LeeworthySchool to attend: University of FindlayScholarship(s): NCAA Softball Scholarship, $28,000Optimist Club, $1,000

Wilson, MaraParents: Patrick and Elisabeth WilsonSchool to attend: Youngstown State UniversityScholarship(s): First Opportunity, $1,000

Yuhas, HannahParents: Ken and Laurie YuhasSchool to attend: Kent State UniversityScholarship(s): Kent State Silver Scholarship, $1,500Grace & Stanley Woofter Scholarship, $1,500Jaime L. Scott Scholarship, $500

Lakeview High School Scholarships

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LHS Valedictorians and Salutatorian33rd annual Spelling Bee in July

free. Many thanks to TRTA members who donated to the spelling bee at the April meeting. Any child who has completed first through eighth grades is eligible to compete. All participants will receive a certificate of participation, a treat bag full of school supplies and a few sweets. All questions should be directed to Denise Deltondo, Spelling Bee coordinator, at 330-530-4011.

Johnston VFW awards studentswith scholarships

Johnston VFW Post 7614 awarded a $500 scholarship to two students from the graduating class of Maplewood High School. The awards for 2018 were presented by Roy Gregory and Bobbie George to recipients Eli David Cless and Alexis Nicole Turner. The VFW would like to thank those that support the Post by attending fund raisers, donations and the Buddy Poppy program. If you are a veteran of a foreign war and live in Johnston Twp. or neighboring communities, you are invited to attend meetings and become a VFW member. The post address is 5922 Warren Road NE, Cortland, Ohio 44410. The post is located approximately one half mile south west of Johnston Center on state Route 5. Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. For additional information contact Jr. Vice Wagner at 330-240-8842.

The 33rd annual Spelling Bee sponsored by Trumbull Retired Teachers will be Thursday, July 12 at 1 p.m. at the Trumbull County Fairgrounds in the Junior Fair Exhibit Hall. Registration will be held on the day of the bee from 12 to 12:45 p.m. No pre-registrations are being taken as July 12 is Kids’ Day at the fair and children 14 and under are admitted

Valedictorians and a salutatorian of the Class of 2018 were named after the results of final tests were completed. Pictured are valedictorian Ryan Lopuchovsky; salutatorian Elizabeth Smith; valedictorians Lauren Laws, Megan Johnson, Avrey Steiner and Leigha Carlson.

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TRTA hosts author Sean Posey

Sue Datish and Sean Posey hold Posey’s latest book on historic theaters in the Mahoning Valley as presented to the Trumbull Retired Teachers Association. The next meeting for TRTA will be a noon luncheon on June 12 at Ciminero’s Banquet Centre, 123 Main St., Niles. The program will feature local high school scholarship winners and A+ Teachers as featured in the local newspapers. Anyone interested in attending should visit www.trumbullrta.wixsite.com/trta or phone 330-759-1305. Photo by Roselyn Gadd.

Buckeye Girl State student sponsored

by WJWL

2017 Buckeye Girl State representative Allison Bort, a student at Lordstown High School, received Warren Junior Women’s League’s sponsorship. She shared her experiences with club members at the May meeting. Buckeye Girls State is designed to educate Ohio’s young women in the duties, privileges, rights and responsibilities of good citizenship. The aim of BGS is “To inculcate a sense of individual responsibility to community, state and nation.”

Pictured are from left to right WJWL BGS Chairman E. Carol Maxwell, Allison Bort, WJWL President Jonnah Hetzel.

2018 Brookfield Tournament Champions

Dr. Hart’s All Stars won the 4th Grade Championship in the Brookfield Tournament held at Brookfield High School in early March. The team record was 5 and 0. Players include front row, from left, Evan Haun, Mason Pierce, Brandon Tooth, Montgomery Hart, Jacob Lynch and Eli Gough. Back row is Dr. Richard Hart. Missing from photo are Mackenzie Stowe and Isabella Eisenhower.

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Putting cash to work may get more rewarding

Cash has a role to play in a diversified portfolio for long-term investors in any market situation, particularly when interest rates and volatility are on the rise. If you have a portion of your portfolio in cash, or if it’s been awhile since you’ve reviewed your cash position, read on.

The role of cashFor many investors, cash helps protect a portion of income against

market volatility and provides the ability to generate a competitive return. Cash is also important to maintaining a degree of liquidity in case of a financial emergency. This is particularly true for retirees and those preparing to retire. Sustaining several months or even a year or two of easily accessible income provides cash flow to meet daily essential and lifestyle expenses.

The environment changes for cashWith short-term interest rates hovering near zero percent, investors

have become accustomed to very limited returns on money put to work in cash. This environment is progressively changing. Since December 2015, the Federal Reserve (the Fed), which has notable influence in the fixed income marketplace, has steadily raised short-term interest rates. Many investors believe rising rates may be a turning point that signals better returns ahead for cash savings.

For example, the yield on 3-month U.S. Treasury Bills was as low as 0.20 percent at the end of March 2016. Two years later, the rate stands above 1.7 percent.1 Other forms of short-term savings are also generating higher rates as the market changes.

As the environment for rates changes, it’s important to note another persistent trend in the market: increased volatility in stocks. Investors with a diversified portfolio likely have experienced market swings as they position a portion of their assets toward growth. While market swings are a normal occurrence for the investor, having a chunk of assets in cash equivalent vehicles can help cushion the impact of market volatility on your portfolio.

Ways to seek yields on your cashAmid these environmental changes, you may be tempted to tuck your

cash in a bank savings account and accept that you may earn a less-than-competitive interest rate. Yet, the potential for better returns means it’s worth evaluating other options. While there are a variety of cash solutions, the following are three common vehicles that could work as an alternative or supplement to your current strategy:

• U.S. Treasury Securities. There are a variety of securities available that are backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government. In recent months, yields on shorter-term securities (Treasuries with maturities of less than one year) have been rising faster than those for longer-term Treasury bonds, such as 10-year and 30-year bonds. This creates a modest opportunity for cash investors to get more bang for their buck while providing access to the money in short order.

• Certificates. These are short-term, guaranteed investments from private institutions that typically offer competitive yields and flexible solutions that can be structured to suit your needs. Many investors choose certificates using a laddering strategy, which means owning certificates with different maturity dates. As each certificate matures, the proceeds are reinvested into new certificates. Since a portion of the laddered savings continues to mature periodically, the investor maintains a degree of liquidity while generating yields.

• Money market mutual funds. Money market funds are a portfolio of short-term, highly-liquid securities that offer investors a stable and diverse place for their cash. Funds may include U.S. Treasury or municipal securities, and certificates, among other options. Many funds provide tax-advantaged gains, because they invest in municipal securities at are exempt from tax at the federal and/or state level.

As you evaluate these and other cash strategies, remember to keep your overall portfolio in mind. How your savings are allocated between cash and cash-equivalent vehicles should align with your unique goals, risk tolerance, and investment time horizon. Talk to a financial advisor about how to most effectively position your cash assets in today’s market.

1 “Daily Treasury yield curve rates,” U.S. Department of the Treasury. https://www.treasury.gov/resource-center/data-chart-center/interest-rates/Pages/TextView.aspx?data=yield

Column provided by Shortreed & Associates, Financial planning services and investments offered through Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Member FINRA & SIPC.

Practical Money MattersHow to purposefully and successfully transition to a single income

By Hugh Norton

Many parents face the same difficult question when raising a child. Should one of you stay at home while the other works? It’s not a question to take lightly. The decision can have emotional and financial consequences and may have a long-term impact on the stay-at-home parent’s career opportunities. It’s also a question that doesn’t have a single correct answer.

Your upbringing, personality, career and the family’s financial situation can all play into your decision. Your opinion could also differ from your partner’s and may change over time. Perhaps you both worked after having your first child and now that there will be two or more children it makes more sense for one of you to stay at home.

Whatever your impetus, if you decide to switch from two incomes to one it will undoubtedly be challenging. Purposefully approaching and planning for the change could help you succeed.

Get a general sense of the numbers. Understandably, you’re likely juggling a lot of priorities at the moment. However, now more than ever, having a clear picture of your family’s finances can be important. Thinking about both short-term and long-term scenarios will help you understand the effect of moving to one income and give you numbers to back up your assumptions.

For this task, you don’t need to track every single penny or dollar you make and spend (although detailed tracking helps manage your finances and budgeting software and apps can make it relatively easy to do so if you want). Try to get an approximate sense of your household’s cash flow and the non-essential expenses you could cut if need be.

The good news is that saving on daycare (over $25,000 annually in some states according to Childcare Aware of America) and work-related expenses, such as transportation and meals, can help offset the lost income.

However, you’ll also need to budget for new child-related expenses. Some families downsize their home, sell a vehicle or eat out less often to make their one-income vision a reality.

Take baby steps before the baby arrives. For those who are just thinking about starting a family or are currently pregnant, acting as if you only have one income while both of you continue to

work can help give you a leg up. For example, the second income

could go towards an emergency fund that can help you weather a setback after making the transition. You can also use the money to pay down high-interest debt, which can free up some cash flow by lowering your interest payments.

Discuss your new family roles. Having a stay-at-home parent can be as much of an emotional decision as it is a financial one. If you haven’t already, set aside time to discuss how you view each other’s roles in the family. There may be new expectations for responsibilities inside and outside the home.

Bringing finances back into the picture, discuss how you’ll divide the family budget. Will every purchase be a mutual decision? Or, perhaps you’ll both have a personal allowance that you can spend how you please and there’ll be a household account for shared expenses.

Plan for the future. Now may also be a good time to discuss your expectations for the future. When and if a stay-at-home parent plans to return to the workplace for example. And if it makes sense for them to work or go back to school part-time while also taking care of the home.

Much like the big decision, there isn’t a single correct answer to questions about family roles or the future and no one can answer these questions for you. Talk over the options together and realize that you need to try out several ideas before you find the arrangement that works best for your relationship and growing family.

Bottom line: Take a deep breath and embrace the upcoming changes. Switching to a single income can be challenging, but so is having two incomes and a newborn. Planning ahead and working together towards a common goal and vision for your family can help ensure a successful transition.

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This article is intended to provide general information and should not be considered health, legal, tax or financial advice. It’s always a good idea to consult a tax or financial advisor for specific information on how certain laws apply to your situation and about your individual financial situation.

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IRS uses YouTube to provide tax information to small business owners

During National Small Business Week – and any time of the year – small business owners can visit the IRS channel to watch a series of videos that can help them navigate tax topics that affect their business.

The small business playlist on the official IRS YouTube channel features several videos that might be short, but that pack in a lot of helpful information. The videos walk business owners through topics such as:

• Estimated Taxes – covers who needs to make quarterly estimated tax payments and how people can make them.

• Some Taxpayers Can File their Employment Taxes Annually – discusses when and how to report to the IRS employment taxes withheld from employee paychecks.

• How to Voluntarily Correct the Classification of Your Workers – covers how to reclassify workers as employees who were initially considered independent contractors.

• Your Taxes in the Sharing Economy – reviews the tax responsibilities of people who participate in the gig economy, including people who use an app or website to rent out a spare room or offer rides in their car.

YouTube is just one social media website the IRS uses to share important information about taxes. Visit the Social Media page on IRS.gov to connect with the IRS through other sites and apps.

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.

Is that ‘junk’ in your attic or basement worth a fortune?

(StatePoint) From baseball cards and sports equipment to postcards and toys, is that “junk” in your attic or basement dusty treasure or just dusty? We’ve all heard of families getting rich from the sale of rare memorabilia. So how can you tell if your stuff is valuable and how can you sell it, if it is?

“The general rule is that the older the item, the more valuable it is. 1980 is not old. 1960 is kind of old. 1910 is old,” says Al Crisafulli, auction director at Love of the Game Auctions, an internet sports auction house that has helped many families identify and sell valuable items.

In one instance, Crisafulli determined that a family’s baseball bat that spent decades beside their front door to protect from intruders, was actually used by Hall of Famer Lou Gehrig -- and Love of the Game Auctions sold it for them for more than $430,000.

He is offering these tips to help determine if your items are valuable:

Baseball CardsCards from the 1960s and earlier

are collectible, and those from before the 1940s can be extremely pricey. Do they have sharp corners, no creases and retain original gloss? Do they depict star players and Hall of Famers? A Babe Ruth, Ty Cobb, Honus Wagner or Mickey Mantle will sell for more than non-stars.

With particularly old cards from the 1880s and early 1900s, look for tobacco and candy brands, such as Old Judge, Piedmont, Sweet Caporal or American Caramel. Unopened packs from almost any era can be valuable.

Memorabilia & EquipmentLook for old advertising posters

depicting sports stars and food, tobacco or sporting goods brands. This doesn’t mean ads torn from magazines, but

those used as store displays and for other purposes. Tin signs are highly collectible from the 1900s into the 1960s, but low-quality reproductions aren’t. Pre-1950s catcher’s masks, baseball gloves and bats can be valuable, especially those endorsed by star players. Condition is important but used equipment can be valuable.

When you go to sell sports items, consider a specialty auction, such as Love of the Game, which has the expertise to properly research sports pieces, and maintains lists of bidders specializing in this area so it can get top dollar for these items. More information is available at loveofthegameauctions.com.

PostcardsPostcards of your vacation

destinations likely are worthless. But those depicting famous people, such as movie star cards and vintage baseball postcards, can be valuable. Look for early “real photo” postcards from the 1900s through the 1940s, which are photographs printed on postcard backs. No matter the type, the older, the better, and the more famous, the better.

Old Halloween or Christmas postcards from the early 1900s can be expensive. The same goes for many intricate “hold-to-light” postcards, where portions of scenes light up when held to strong light.

ToysLook for famous characters, such as

early Walt Disney items, superheroes, Star Wars, etc. The most prized toys are those in original condition with no broken pieces and paint intact. And if you have original boxes, you might strike gold!

So, while you’re cleaning that attic, basement or garage, don’t rush to purge. Before throwing out old “junk,” determine if it’s valuable!

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Where have all the school desks gone? (and where are others going?)

Thanks to the dedicated members of CHOW (Cortland Humanitarian Out-reach Worldwide) and 16 Lakeview High School students from the recently formed Bazetta-Cor-tland Junior Opti-mist Club, 134 school desks were carried out of the Lakeview Middle School early one recent morning and loaded onto trail-ers. The student desks, two teacher desks and three office chairs will eventually find their way to Panama. (414 other desks from the former Maplewood Elementa-ry School have already been shipped to Panama.)

Accompanying each desk will be a packet of new school supplies, a real trea-sure for students living in very rural areas where such things are not readily avail-able. Also being sent with the desks are packets of supplies for the teachers as well as bicycles and other sporting equipment for the students. Area residents, espe-cially members of the Cortland Church of the Nazarene, recently collected bicycles and an assortment of sporting equipment for the Panamanian students. Farmer Jim’s also donated 26 soccer balls.

To date, CHOW has saved over 7,000 desks that otherwise would have been thrown away and repurposed them in a number of schools in Central Ameri-ca. School and teacher supplies have been sent with every desk. The semi-annual Quiz Nights and private donations have paid for the supplies. Sporting equipment is always needed and now there is a request for children’s books written in English for pre-K to 5th grade. Picture books and simple chapter books will help the Pana-manian staff to teach better English to their students.

Monetary donations are welcomed at any time and can be sent to CHOW at Ba-zetta Christian Church, 4131 Bazetta Road, Cortland, OH 44410. If you have items you wish to donate contact Bill or Becky at 330-637-0219.

Pictured are students from the Bazetta Cortland Jr. Optimist Club that partic-ipated in removing and loading desks from the Middle School, which are destined for schools in Central America.

Cortland Community Vacation Bible School starts June 18

The theme for this year’s Cortland Community Vacation Bible School is Shipwrecked. VBS will start Monday, June 18 with the last day Friday, June 22. Times are 9 a.m.-noon at Cortland Christian Church. There will be classes for preschoolers (4 yrs.) through 7th grade. High schoolers-adults are welcome to help participate as volunteers. Join in the fun, send the children and grandchildren, bring a friend, be a volunteer!

Register online at www.loaf-cortland.org or contact one of the participating churches: Bazetta Christian Church, Cortland Christian Church, Cortland Methodist Church, Cortland Church of the Nazarene, St. Robert Catholic Church and Prince of Peace Lutheran Church

Contact Brian Kovach if you would like to help or have any questions at 330-423-5094 or bekovach@yahoo.com.

Observations from theChaplain’s Perspective

Rev. Donald P. Barnes, Chaplain

Consider the following story taken from a bulletin of the Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association:

“My car won’t start when I buy pistachio.” The manager of a Texas automobile dealership thought the woman who confronted him with this bizarre statement must be crazy. It seems that on hot summer days she would drive to a certain shop for ice cream to take home. It never failed, she said: the car would always start when she bought chocolate, vanilla or strawberry -- but when she bought pistachio, she got stranded.

The manager had to see this to

believe it. He tried a chocolate trip, and the car worked fine. Vanilla and strawberry -- no problem. Then came the trip for pistachio and, sure enough, the engine refused to start.

It was an engineering troubleshooter whose insight solved the problem. He observed that chocolate, vanilla and strawberry were pre-packaged flavors, sold right out of the freezer. But take-home orders of pistachio were hand-packed at the shop. The time needed to have the pistachio packed was just enough for the car to develop vapor lock in the summertime Texas heat. The woman wasn’t crazy after all -- her car wouldn’t start when she bought pistachio.

The quality of our problem-solving skills correlates to our ability to enjoy the good life. Think about it. If you break a typical day into its components, the most basic of said components consist of problems – from the simple to the complex – that require solving. Are you good at it? Do you know how to “troubleshoot” your way through the day? Take for instance, the aforementioned account: the “pistachio problem.” Gotta’ hand it to the engineer. Who woulda’ thought? What’s the moral to the story: Where there is a problem; there is also a solution. Be patient – be observant – break the problem down into its constituent parts – think it through – and the solution will reveal itself.

Crafters and vendors need for Holiday Fair

Calvary Baptist welcomes new pastorCalvary Bible Church is pleased to

welcome Pastor Brandon Byler as Senior Pastor. Pastor Byler led his first service, Sunday, May 6. Pastor Byler is an Ohio native having been raised in Middlefield, Ohio. He holds a B.A. in Biblical Studies from Liberty University and is pursuing his Masters in Pastoral Leadership from Baptist Bible Seminary. He also holds a certificate in Biblical counseling from the Association of Certified Biblical

Counselors (ACBC). Pastor Brandon and his wife Maddie have four children, two boys and two girls, ranging in age from 2 to 9 years old. Brandon previously served as assistant pastor at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Smithville, Ohio. Please come and welcome him to the community. The church is located at 4747 Warren Road, Cortland. Sunday morning worship is at 9:30 a.m.

The Women of Worship at Cortland Christian Church are looking for crafters and vendors to participate in the Holiday Fair on Nov. 24 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. It will be held in the Fellowship Hall, which is large and convenient for

everyone. There will be a bake sale and a soup and sandwich lunch will be available.

Please call Joyce at 330-240-6621 to save a table and get a registration form or for more information.

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Warren Junior Women’s League names Woman of

the Year

Mary Swift was named 2018 Warren Junior Women’s League’s Club Woman of the Year. She’s been a member since 2015 and has chaired GFWC Signature Project - Domestic Violence Awareness and WJWL’s Golf Outing and has been on the Public Issues, Homelife and Conservation committees. Mary lives her volunteer spirit by being an advocate for animals and volunteering at the Animal Welfare League of Trumbull County.

Quilter’s Day Out event featured Corey Yoder

The Ohio Star Quilters of Howland thanks the community for the success of this years “Quilter’s Day Out.” The keynote speaker was Corey Yoder, who designs and publishes for Coriander Quilts, showcased her love for putting a modern twist on traditional block design. Thirty seven quits were displayed by Corey with a story and a history lesson given in her explanation of how the fabric and design were brought together for a finished product.

The Kid’s Quilter’s Day Out will be held this year on Wednesday, July 18 and Thursday, July 19 at Howland SCOPE. The Guild provides fabric, machines, instructors and lunch for all student participants. Budding quilters are between the ages of 8 and 18. There is limited space for this educational program. A guild member, parent, grandparent or guardian must accompany the student both days.

The Guild meets at the Howland SCOPE Building at 9:30 a.m. on the first and third Wednesday of the month. Guests are welcome and encouraged to visit. After two visits, the Guild asks that you become a member. Membership and Kid’s

Quilter’s Day registration can be made by calling Missy Shaffer at 330-652-3242.

Pictured from left are: Laura Harkless, Sandy O’Malley, Cory Yoder, Missy Shaffer and Karen Miles.

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Cortland Branch Library events in JuneThe following programs take

place at the Cortland Branch Library, 578 Lakeview Drive, Cortland. For registration call 330-638-6335. All library events are free and open to the public. No reservations are required unless noted.

Preschool StorytimeMondays at 6 p.m., through July 16Tuesdays at 11 a.m., through July 17Preschool Storytime features stories

and a craft related to a weekly theme and reinforces the development of early literacy skills. For children ages 3 to 5. Free. No registration necessary.

Watersheds: Our Water, Our Home Wednesday, June 13 at 2 p.m.Amy Reeher from the Trumbull Soil

and Water Conservation District will talk about what makes a watershed unique and how we can keep our local waterways healthy. This fun conservation program will include a story, activity, and craft. For children ages 5 – 12. Registration is required by calling 330-638-6335. Free.

Get WildWednesday, June 20 at 11 a.m.Wednesday, July 18 at 11 a.m.Using a variety of lenses, including

gardening, science, story, art, play and food, we will uncover the WOW in the natural world around us. Dress to get dirty. Meets rain or shine. For kids entering grades K – 6. Registration is required by calling 330-638-6335. Free.

LEGO Lovers UniteSaturday, June 23 from 1 – 2 p.m.Have fun with other kids creating

LEGO masterpieces! (Finished projects remain at the library.) For ages 5 - 12. No registration necessary. Free.

The Alans: “Reading Rocks” Magic Show

Thursday, June 28 at 1 p.m.Join magician duo, the Alans, for an

engaging and humorous interactive magic show that highlights the fun of reading! For all ages. No registration necessary. Free admission. A “Libraries Rock!” Summer Reading & Learning Program.

FOR TEENS#SummerMidweekJune 13, 20, 27Join us for different activities each

Wednesday! For those entering grades 7 - 12. Free.

FOR ADULTSAn Elvis TributeThursday, June 14 at 6 p.m.The “King of Rock-and-Roll” lives on

at the library! Come hear local entertainer Ernie Valley perform as Elvis Presley. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Cortland Library. Free admission. A “Libraries Rock!” Summer Reading Program event.

Rock and Roll Trivia NightTuesday, June 26 at 6 p.m.Test your knowledge of Rock & Roll

trivia and you could win bragging rights! Sign up as a group with 2 – 6 friends or family or sign up on your own to be placed with others on a team. Registration is required. Call (330) 638-6335 to sign up. Free. A “Libraries Rock!” Summer Reading Program event.

Sutliff Museum sponsors one-day toursTake a trip on the Underground

Railroad. Seats are still available for the Sutliff Museum’s one day bus tours.

On Tuesday, June 12, participants will visit Sandusky with an on-bus, guided tour of the city’s sites that took part in the Underground Railroad. Visits will also be made to Facer Park, the Follett House Museum and the Merry Go Round Museum. This trip will leave at 8 a.m. and return by 7 p.m.

The final tour will be on Sunday, July 29 to Cleveland to visit sites during an on-bus guided tour. There will be stops at St. John’s Episcopal Church and Woodland Cemetery. This trip will leave at 8:30 a.m. and return by 3 p.m.

The cost for each trip is $47 and

includes transportation, admissions, snacks, guides and insurance. All trips will leave and return from the parking lot of Walmart located at 2016 Millennium Blvd. in Cortland, at the times listed above. Each trip is limited to 45 people, so early registration is encouraged. For more information or to request a registration form, visit www.sutliffmuseum.org or call 330-395-6575.

The Sutliff Museum, operated by The Warren Library Association, is located on the second floor of the Warren-Trumbull County Public Library at 444 Mahoning Ave. in Warren, is free and fully handicap accessible. It is open Wednesday through Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m.

Cortland Playroom graduates 46The Cortland Playroom graduated

46 pre-K children at Cortland Christian Church on May 24. Approximately 250 parents and family members attended the ceremony. They performed songs for their parents and a presentation was featured that showed the children growing up and throughout the school year with their friends. Refreshments were served after they received their diplomas.

This was the Cortland Playroom Preschool’s 30th year of graduating children. An announcement was made after the program that if you attended the Playroom when you were a child and now your child is attending to come up and get pictures taken.

Recorder’s Office makes donation to Traveling PantryTrumbull County Recorder Tod

Latell made a donation from his office staff’s candy sales to Kim Haase, program manager of SCOPE Senior Services Traveling Pantry program. This SCOPE program delivers free groceries to homebound seniors and the disabled throughout Trumbull County.

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