CYAN NEWS@WEEKLYVILLAGER.COM | 330.527.5761
Nelson-Garrettsville Senior Social Club EVERY THURSDAY - 9am - Noon Nelson Community House on the Circle, SR 305 in Nelson
Schedule of Events
June 15 - Honor Our Flag June 22 – Hawaiian Shirt Day June 29 - Games
ALL Area Seniors WELCOME! NEED A RIDE? Call PARTA at 330-678-7745 or 330-672-RIDE. For a nominal fee they can pick you up and get you back home! plate. Class of 1967 will be the ‘honored’ class. Two $1000.00 scholarships awarded to Newton Falls seniors will be announced. Please return you reservation card prior to June 1st to Kathy Hawkins Rapczak, 4917 Fairview Ave., Newton Falls, OH 44444. Call Kathy at 330/872-7891 or Judi Gensburg 330/219-1762 for more info.
Free Community Meal
June 19 Christ Lutheran Church, 10827 North Main Street, Mantua, will sponsor their Free Community Meal on Monday, June 19, July 17 and August 21. Serving time is 5 - 6:30 pm. Please come and enjoy a delicious meal. It is also a great opportunity to visit with friends and family or make new friends. See you then.
Vacation Bible School
June 19-23 Lordstown Lutheran Church, 5615 Palmyra Rd., Lordstown will have Vacation Bible School on June 19-23 from 9 a.m.noon, age 3 thru sixth grade. The theme is Hero CentralDiscover Your Strength in God. For any questions call the church at 330-399-7227.
Film Review & Discussion
June 19 Monday, June 19th at 9:30am. Dr. J. Patella presents and reviews 45 minutes of the second half of a 90 minute film: “You Can Heal Your Life.” The movie gives penetrating insights into Louise L. Hay’s fascinating personal story and shows how her views on self-esteem, abundance and the metaphysical causes behind physical ailments were developed. Please join us for a stimulating exchange of impressions and opinions at the Garrettsville YMCA, 8233 Park Ave, the 3rd Monday of every month at 9:30am for our monthly Film Review and Discussion Group. Questions - call the YMCA (330)469-2044.
Gardens, Galore & More Gardeners Plant Sale
on Master Gardener-created garden art and plants.
Dinner By Tommy
June 22 For everyone’s pleasure and delight, “The Renaissance Family Center” proudly presents Dinner by Tommy! Yes folks he’s back. So come join us June 22nd, 5-6:30 pm. Everyone welcome, it is a dinner for the COMMUNITY.
Friends of Melana 5k & 1mi Fun Run
June 25 The 7th Annual Friends of Melana Fun Run/Walk will be held in downtown Garrettsville Sunday morning of the Garrettsville Summerfest, June 25, starting at 9:00am. All proceeds go towards children’s brain cancer research; the number one cause of cancer death in young people. The race is in memory of Melana Matson who lost her battle with the disease at age 9. Register on line at www.gopherarun. com or during Summerfest weekend at the Friends of Melana booth on the bridge. Race day registration opens at 7:30am under the tent at St Ambrose Church. Limited shirts available for sign up on Summerfest weekend. If you can’t participate and wish to donate to the cause, please send donations to Friends of Melana Foundation, PO Box 204, Garrettsville, Ohio 44231. For more info, call Norm Fashing at 330/903-6763.
American Legion Reception & Scholarship Awards
June 25 American Legion AtwoodMauck Post 459 Commanders Reception & Scholarship Awards 3pm Sunday, June 25th at Legion Home on Goodwin St., Burton. (Family members & Guests ONLY.) Contact Skip 440/313-2095 for further info.
MAGENTA
YELLOW
BLACK THE VILLAGER | FRIDAY, June 9, 2017
Freedom Township Historical Society News and Notes The Freedom Township Historical Society had a wonderful turnout on May 9 for our special program on the Beardsley house and dairy farm. Around 40 people came out to hear local historian Scott Lawless give a fascinating program on the Asbury Road farm’s history; his inspiration was a milk bottle he found in Garrettsville when he was a boy. Lawless traced the history of the farm from its establishment in the 1830s to the present with a special focus on Jessie Sykes Beardsley and her second husband, Mandeville Barker, who operated a dairy on the property in the 1920s. Beardsley and Barker also built a large farmhouse on the property designed by famed Chicago architect Robert Seyfarth. We also have a wonderful program on hand for our next meeting at 7 p.m. June 13 atthe Freedom Community Center, 8940 S.R. 700. Jeannette Wilson Marvin-Hall, who is a Freedom High School graduate and longtime alumni member, will give a presentation on the history of Freedom School. Based on the comments on our Facebook page, Freedom Township: Then and Now, many cherish the memories of their days spent at Freedom school. This will be a wonderful opportunity to share memories of school days, chat with former schoolmates and maybe even make new friends. There will also be photographs and yearbooks on hand and light refreshments will be served. Contact FTHS at (330) 527-7669 or at agarrettsun@ yahoo.com
Geauga Fresh Farmers’ Market Sponsors Three Free Farm Tours This summer the Geauga Fresh Farmers’ Market will again sponsor three free farm tours. Tours will take place on June 17, August 12 and September 9. Free transportation is available on an air-conditioned Mini-bus which leaves the farmers’ market parking lot in South Russell at 1 pm. The tour is free and approximately 1.5 hours plus transportation time. You must pre-register for this tour. Call Cheryl Hammon at 440 474 9885, cheryl@ geaugafarmersmarket.com or register at Geauga Fresh Farmers Market, 5205 Chillicothe Road, South Russell. This tour has been made possible by a grant from USDA. Children must be accompanied by an adult and sensible walking shoes are recommended. Harvest Bell Farm in Newbury will be hosting the first farm tour on Saturday, June 17th. Talk to Tiffany the farmer, visit with chickens, turkeys and hogs as well as their mini horse, Sam, and Pippin, the donkey. Walk an acre of vegetables, herbs and flowers. Children may be able to collect eggs. Pork or sausage samples at the end of the tour! On August 12 the Farm Tour will head to Hershberger Organic Produce in Middlefield and on September 9 the tour will be hosted by Maplestar Farm in Auburn. The Geauga Fresh Farmers Market is open Saturdays, rain or shine, from 9:00am to Noon in the parking lot of the South Russell Village Hall, the corner of Chillicothe/ Rt. 306 and Bell St. until October. Find more information on market products and our producers on our Facebook page or our web site at geaugafarmersmarket.com.
Obituaries
Mark Magnus Johnson
Mark Magnus Johnson passed away June 2, 2017, peacefully, with his 4 dogs around him. Niece Jessica (Johnson) Lentz,her husband John Lentz, and brother Nicholas Johnson, were with him and will miss him a lot. Mark was predeceased by father Floyd R. Johnson, mother Eve Autere Johnson, and brother, Joseph Luther Johnson. Mark’s sister Jacqueline (Johnson) Schoder, husband Burton, brother Nathan Johnson, sister Rachel (Johnson) Ware, husband Donnie, sister in law Barbara Johnson and Aunt Hazel (Johnson)Dickens, mourn his passing also, as well as nieces and nephews, Carrie, Sarah, Laura (Rachel’s daughters) Joey Johnson and Robyn (Joe’s son and daughter),Julia Schoder Graham, Burton K. Schoder III, wife Elizabeth,(Burt and Jackie’s son and daughter). Mark graduated from Petoskey High School in 1968, entered the army and was sent to Viet Nam in 1969, got out in 1971 and attended Rhett’s Electricians school. He worked at Robatron, in Detroit until 1997 when he took the job at Chrysler in Twinsburg Ohio. As a welder, electrician, and handyman of all sorts, Mark could fix anything, to which family and neighbors can attest! Please send any memorial contributions to your local animal shelter.
John Krejci Kent, OH John Krejci, 81, of Kent, formerly of Garrettsville, passed away on Saturday June 3, 2017. He was born October 1, 1935 to John Krejci Sr., and Frieda (Wisniewski) Krejci in Cleveland, Ohio. He was a lover of adventure and was known widely with his ability to fix anything from the smallest of watches to the biggest machine. John was a member of Garrettsville Historical Society and maintained the clock tower for many years. He loved to farm and was a collector of antiques. John will be missed by his children Paul (Gail) of Michigan, Cheryl Krejci of Cuyahoga Falls; stepchildren Edward Kaminski of California, Chris Kaminski of Florida and Monica DeFriese of Tennesee; 9 grandchildren; previous wives Edith and Jane and his special 91 year old Aunt Flo Wisniewski of Chagrin Falls. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Lenore, children Johnny, Jerry and Peggy. Graveside Services will be held on Wednesday June 7, 2017 at 12:00 PM at Park Cemetery, Center St., Garrettsville, Ohio with Dr. Michael E. Carlson officiating. Arrangements were entrusted to MalloryDeHaven-Carlson Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, 8382 Center St. Garrettsville, Ohio 44231. Online Condolences at www.carlsonfuneralhomes.com.
330.977.0105
• EMERGENCY SERVICE • CNC PLASMA CUTTING • CNC MILL, LATHE MACHINING
3
• TIG • MIG • STICK • DESIGNING • PROTOTYPING • ONE OFF’S • MOTORSPORTS • CONTRACT WORK • SOLUTION CONSULTING • CUSTOM FABRICATION • INTEGRATING SOLUTIONS
Facebook: Tim Shaffer Design, Fabrication, Welding
June 21 Wednesday, June 21 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Burton Century Village, free admission and parking. Plant Sale, Garden Art, Desserts, Tool Sharpening for a small fee. Gift cards available for purchase at Burton Floral and Garden, 13020 Kinsman Rd. or The OSU Extension Patterson Center (440-8344656). Gift cards are valid
06092017_V3_081
CYAN
MAGENTA YELLOW
BLACK