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Friday, July 14, 2017
Community EMS Receives Grants and Donations submitted by Chief Christopher R. Sanchez
Garrettsville – Community EMS District has been awarded grants recently. These grants include: • $40,000 from the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Safety Intervention Grant Program. These funds were used to purchase two Stryker Power-Load Systems with Power-Cots. The new cots can handle patients weighing up to 700 pounds. • $500 from the Public Entities Pool of Ohio – “PEP+ Grant”. These funds were used to purchase 4 sets of collapsible cones. The 28” cones feature LED lighting and are collapsible for easy storage. • $4,150 from the Ohio Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Medical Services Grant Program. These funds will be used to purchase approved equipment and provide training to the EMS District. Community EMS District was also the benefactor of a LUCAS 3 Chest Compression System, donated by University Hospitals. The LUCAS 3 is valued at $15,000.
Students attended the July 4th parade in Hiram to show support of the District’s issue, which is up for consideration at the August 8th special election.
Crestwood School Issue on August 8th Ballot Stacy Turner | Contributing Reporter
Mantua - On Tuesday, August 8th, local voters have the opportunity to show their support of the Crestwood School District at a special election on Tuesday, August 8th. As you may have heard, the issue lost by 19 votes after the early May election, so every vote counts. Based on input gathered from the community, combined with expert opinions from the Ohio Facilities Commission, the Crestwood School Board has created a plan for the district’s future. That plan includes: Replacement of the High School, which is inefficient to operate, is poorly organized, lacks modern security features, and is not easily handicapped accessible. Crestwood High School is nearly 60 years old. Portions of the Middle School, which is slightly newer, will remain in use. The plan includes designing and building a structure to house grades 7 - 12. The new structure will be handicapped-accessible and provide space for greater educational opportunities students will need for their futures. If the issue passes on August 8th, the State of Ohio will pay for 29% of the cost of the new school. The new high school will be built using local construction service companies when possible, keeping local tax dollars in the community. Under the proposed plan, the existing middle school will be repurposed for board offices and will be available to students for gym practice space and to residents for community uses. The cost to taxpayers will be $14.44 per month per $100,000 of home value. After 2023 that same homeowner’s tax bill will be reduced nearly in half when the loans for the construction of the elementary schools are paid off. If the issue doesn’t pass in August, the state funds will go to another community. When the Crestwood community decides to move forward to update their aging facilities, the community will most likely be left to finance the entire project amount. Moving forward, the board has approved the implementation of a drug and alcohol testing program in the district. Determined to be pro-active regarding the use of drugs and/or alcohol by district students, the board has determined that the program shall apply to all Crestwood middle and high school students, or any student attending other schools directly affiliated with Crestwood Local Schools, who participate in school sponsored athletics
or other extracurricular or co-curricular activities and to eligible students who wish to obtain a parking permit. They established the program to provide a means of deterrence to develop a truly drug-free school environment and to assist students in getting help when needed. Upon request to participate in athletics, extracurricular activities, or to obtain a parking permit, parent(s) and students will be required to provide written consent for testing prior to participation in the non academic activity, and to submit to random testing on a periodic basis throughout a twelve-month period. The guidelines shall establish a process for random testing of all student athletes and extra-curricular participants, including students who wish to obtain a parking permit, and the process for students that may be tested based on reasonable suspicion. Random urine drug testing and/or oral screening continues throughout the period. The guidelines include disciplinary sanctions, and shall also require that all parents and students be given a copy of the standards of conduct regarding the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by students as well as a copy of the guidelines and this policy. The results of the tests shall not become part of the students’ permanent record, but any documentation supporting a test based on reasonable suspicion shall be maintained in the student’s record. Test results will not be reported to law enforcement authorities, and test information will not be released to law enforcement or other parties except in response to a lawfully executed subpoena. In the latter case, parents will be notified within forty-eight (48) hours of the receipt of the subpoena. This drug/alcohol testing policy is non-punitive. However, the testing program does not affect current policies of the board regarding student drug, tobacco, or alcohol possession, or use where reasonable suspicion is established by means other than testing as outlined in this policy. The program will be implemented in the 2017 - 2018 school year, which begins at the end of August. Lastly, Open House events will be held at all district schools on Thursday, August 24th. The Primary and Intermediate Schools will run from 4 - 6 pm, while the Middle and High School events will take place from 5 - 7 pm. Classes will resume on Monday, August 28th. The next school board meeting will be held on Thursday, August 3rd at 6:45 pm in at Crestwood High School. Residents are encouraged to attend.
Mantua’s Art On The Hill A Success Iva Walker | Columnist
Mantua - Mantua’s award-winning ART on the HILL was quite the place to be last Saturday, as a whole slew of groups, individuals, commercial entities, organizations and plain ol’ wine tasters showed up on one of the summer’s nicest days yet to wander up and down the hill itself, take a peek at the goods on offer, participate in the contests, auctions and general good times, as well as meet and greet the neighbors and visitors who came out. The Portage County Library District showcased their offerings, there were two food trucks and four wineries operating, a children’s book author displayed his works—including one about chocolate milk cows. There were soaps aplenty and some wild metal sculpture lawn décor. Frost Glass had some interesting & idiosyncratic pieces on display. One individual touted something called ”Bowenwork” as good for people and animals(Could the cats and I go together?). There was a park bench dedication in memory of Joseph Baglia, Sr. One could pick up wood goods, pet accessories (What? They want matching beds and collars?), sauces, spices or maple syrup, stones and stoneware, re-cycled/repurposed/vintage everything, jewelry or Joe Leonard originals, wearables of every description. There was the usual 50/50 drawing and a Chinese auction. I won a set of cooler glasses from Costco…and I had to stop and ask the Costco person where the heck
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there was a Costco in the neighborhood. The display of photographs was cool and allowed for a “People’s Choice” award. I went for the “Mail Pouch Tobacco one. The interior of the building where all of that was located was an outstanding example of what could be done with an antique building. The support from local businesses—Rapid Electric, presenting sponsor, for example—was outstanding. There was also a heads-up for another “coming attraction”—“Quilts in the Village”—presented by the DMRC (Downtown Mantua Revitalization Corp.) and sponsored by Frost Glass of Mantua and Hexagon Family Enterprises. This will be coming on September 16, taking place in the Hilltop Christian Church from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Entry forms are available and vendors of various quilting-oriented goods (You know who you are) are invited to apply for spaces. Quilts will not be judged but will be eligible for Viewers’ Choice selection. The more quilts the merrier! They will be displayed, for the most part, by folding over the back of church pews; information, as available—quilter, age, fabric, etc., for example-- will be on display with each quilt. Last year’s show was lovely and informative; this year’s will also include a High Tea, with tablecloths , tea service, quiches, sandwiches, a variety of cookies and, of course, tea, served in the fellowship hall of the church. Lift your little fingers and enjoy.
Ox Roast Fair Begins July 21st
Mantua - Plan to attend the largest, three-day fair in Northern Portage County where you’ll enjoy delicious food and find family fun for all ages. St. Joseph’s Ox Roast Fair in Mantua begins on Friday, July 21st, at 6:00 to 11:30 p.m., Saturday, July 22nd, from 1:00 to 11:30 p.m., and Sunday, July 23rd, from Noon to 10:00 p.m. The 54th Ox Roast Fair has plenty of fun to keep the whole family entertained, including: a wide variety of fair food favorites; live entertainment in three locations; Friday night fireworks; Saturday morning 5K Run/ Walk & 1M Fun Walk; Sunday Blessing of the Bikes, air-conditioned dining hall; an assortment of rides, games, contests & giveaways; over $20,000.00 in main raffle prizes & hourly progressive drawings each day plus several specialty raffles, souvenir T-shirts & mugs; tractor, truck & semi pulls; trade booths; Ox Idol Karaoke Contest; indoor casino with instant bingo; security; handicap accessibility; clean grounds and much, much more! The Parish Community of St. Joseph’s at 11045 St. Joseph Blvd. is located in Mantua Twp. off Pioneer Trail approximately 1/4 mi. west of St. Rt. 44, south of St. Rt. 82, just north of Mantua Village (accessible from U.S. Rt. 422 just 7 miles north or Ohio Turnpike Exit 193 just 2 miles south). You won’t want to miss St. Joseph’s Ox Roast Fair ~ Not Your Typical Church Festival! For more information, please check out St. Joseph’s website www. stjosephmantua.com, find us on Facebook (St. Joseph’s Ox Roast Fair), or phone the parish office at 330-274-2253.
And the winners are…
Garrettsville - Everyone who attended St. Ambrose’s Chicken Dinner Festival went home a winner (or at least with the satisfaction of having a delicious meal). However, there are some who went home with a little bit more. Congratulations to all the following winners: $1,500 cash First Prize Mary Ann Nitsky $200 cash Second Prize Lenny Barcikoski $100 cash Third Prize Grace Stegall $100 cash Fourth Prize Laurie Bedio $100 cash Fifth Prize Casey Mayer Flat Screen TV Joyce Lucas Gas Grill Donny Hope Quilt Kathryn Trzeciak Afghan #1 Claire Esposito Afghan #2 Brian Gorby Afghan #3 Brian Gorby Baby Blanket & Clothes Allison White Auto Care Pkg Terry McConnell Shopping Bonanza Jenelyn Barcikoski Family Fun Pkg Phyllis Evans Dining Out Pkg #1 Linda Proctor Dining Out Pkg #2 John Larlham Relax Basket Joyce Whitefield Eat Basket Betsy Dunn Have Fun Basket Shannon Metheny Even if you did not win anything at the festival, we sure hope you had a great time. If so, then we all went home winners!
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