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Friday, March 4, 2016 M c Cumbers Brady Realty Group LLC (330) 527-3000 www.mccumbersbrady.com LOVELY & SPACIOUS “Beautifully Renovated Colonial” East Addition in 1997. 7BR / 3.5BA ! Kitchen redone in 2015 with granite counters; stainless steel appliances; Over 3,200 SF. $250,000 Julie Van Oss 330-977-0350 GARRETTSVILLE NEW LISTING! Main Street Location! Large Display Windows; Newer Roof; Basement; Back door opens to Boardwalk! Presently being Leased month to month. $84,000 Dolores McCumbers 330-322-2801 OVER 5 ACRES! Nestled on 5.29 Acres in Southington! Nice 2BR Ranch, move-in ready! Updates Inc: New Septic 15’; New Kit; Flooring; Elect; Plumbing & More! Great Starter. NEW PRICE! $90,000 Crist Miller 330-907-1401 E. Center St. (1) 80X260 Lot $18,000 E. Center St. (2) 80X260 Lot $18,000 Silica Rd 158X546 Lot $22,500 Center St. (A) 80X300 Lot $29,500 Center St. (B) 80X300 Lot $29,500 Lot #3 Village Way .349 Ac. $34,900 Phalanx Herner Rd. 5.44 Ac. $39,900 Hinesdale 3.16 Ac. $59,900 Lot 19 Roll Mead. 1.702 Ac. $62,000 Lot 5 Roll Mead. 1.504 Ac. $67,000 Knowlton Rd. 89.420 Ac. $159,000 8040 SR 43 13.8 Ac. $179,900 V/L State St. 34.800 Ac. $329,900 Russ Maiorca Realtor 330-766-0543 VACANT LAND THE V WEEKLY ILLAGER GARRETTSVILLE - The Garrettsville Police Department is pleased to announce that it has been selected to receive funding in the amount of $6,174.90 through the Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services (OCJS) and the Federal 2015 Justice Assistance Grant for Law Enforcement (JAG-LE) Program. The funding will be used to purchase a new audio/ video recording system to be installed in a patrol cruiser. This equipment will allow encounters with the public to be documented for the protection of both the public and the police officer and will be used in court proceedings. Funding will also allow for the purchase of a emergency light bar with modern warning technology to replace an aging lightbar currently in use. We thank the State of Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services for awarding our agency these funds, and the Village of Garrettsville for supporting the pursuit of this award. GPD Receives Grant SUBMITTED BY POLICE CHIEF ANTHONY MILICIA How are you feeling? The Mental Health & Recovery Board of Portage County launched an online mental health screening tool to their website. The screening is completely anonymous and confidential. A person’s results appear immediately following the brief questionnaire, along with recommendations and local resources. Brief screenings are the quickest way to determine if a person should connect with a mental health professional. Recently, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force updated its recommendation for depression screening. It now recommends screening for depression in the general adult population, including pregnant and postpartum women, and gives it the same level of importance as yearly mammograms, diabetes screening in overweight and obese patients, and lung-cancer screening for at risk patients, among other things. The screenings are to be completed by persons over the age 18. Persons under age 18 with symptoms of depression are advised to talk with their parents or guardians about seeing a physician or qualified mental health professional for a complete evaluation. The Mental Health & Recovery Board of Portage County contracts with local agencies to provide mental health and addiction treatment services for the residents of the county. The agencies in the network are Children’s Advantage, Coleman Professional Services, Family & Community Services, and Townhall II. For more information and to take a free online screening, visit www.mental-health-recovery.org. Mental Health Board Launches On-line Mental Health Screening SUBMITTED BY KARYN HALL MANTUA - “There is much community energy. We have a need for a community center like this, to let people know what is available, and a connection to it. Here is a place, a location where people can come in, find support for families, drug problems, a place for the Hiram College business incubator program, a space that could meet all kinds of different needs”. So says Jeff Jackson, minister of Hilltop Christian Church and representing a group of ministers and clergy in our community. He and Chad Delaney of Mantua Center Christian Church both toured the building earlier and marveled at the potential available. The Reverend Ervin Green, Pastor of Hiram Christian Church, and his wife Betty, the Chaplain at Hiram College, also concurred that the Mantua Center School would be a wonderful location for a community center. The four ministers stressed that they are seeking a community center to benefit the community and not as a church function. Last Tuesday the four committees representing fundraising, utilization, volunteers and building assessment met to discuss the progress on the building. This was the first all committee meeting since last August. Dan Tillet, chair of the building assessment committee, presented a laundry list of projects including adding an HVAC unit, replacing the roof and front entrance and upgrading the plumbing. He noted that are all in the works but the funding will come in increments. “All this cannot be done at once. Yes, we’ve got some challenges ahead, but we can do this”, said Tillett. “Typically, in this business some deadlines make themselves apparent and we work through them”, he added, referring to a new project schedule that has recently come to light. Also what has come to light in this project is “mission creep”, that is, definitive costs keep changing and bureaucratic red tape tends to add requirements. Eric Hummel of the Building committee downplayed the time factor noting that he sees no differences between this project and others in the works. “It is likely that projects will need to be phased in as funding becomes available”, he said. The Building Assessment Committee will set the next all committees meeting, likely in the next several weeks to deal with approaching deadlines. “This is a community effort,” noted trustee Jason Carleton. “It is a community building. The trustees have really tried to stay on the outskirts of things and look in to allow the groups to talk amongst themselves and do a lot of the legwork”, he said. Co-chair of the fundraising committee Terri Nielson noted she has applied for more than $400,000 in state capital funds through state senator John Ecklund since the group’s last meeting in August. Of course, that money is not guaranteed and even if it is granted, the funds won’t be available until 2017. Todd Peets, director of Portage Regional Planning Commission, said the community doesn’t have that kind of time. Mantua was recently granted a $75,000 Community Development Block Grant. With that grant, those funds have to be used within the next ten months. Nielson reported that the township currently has $110,000 for the elevator project to improve handicap accessibility. That project is currently estimated to cost about $130,000. She said they are looking to request another CDBG Grant from Portage County along with other sources of funding. Also the township must upgrade the electrical system before installation. The Mantua Center School was purchased initially to house township offices, for educational purposes, and for assembly. It is also recognized that the building has clear potential to be an emergency shelter. The community center is the overall use of the building. It is also recognized that there needs to be some type of business rental to cover a portion of the expenses required to support the building. SKIP SCHWEITZER | COLUMNIST Progress At Mantua Center School Jeff Jackson speaking to a group of 40 township members. STACY T URNER CONTRIBUTING REPORTER HIRAM TWP . - At the end of February, the Hiram Township Road Services Department bid farewell to Don Bello, upon his retirement after 14 years of service. According to Road Supervisor Tom Matota, Bello joined the Township’s Road Services team after having retired from a similar role with the Portage County Engineers Office. When he joined the township, he brought 30 years of experience to the Department. “We were lucky to take advantage of his experience, not only on the hydraulic excavator, his specialty, but for snow plowing, roadside mowing, chip and seal work, and with the township’s dump truck. Matota has a practice of cross-training all employees on all available equipment, so that each team member has a working knowledge and can step in to operate all the township’s equipment. Replacing Bello, however, will mean losing a wealth of technical knowledge and experience. Matota admits he will be hard-pressed to fill Bello’s shoes, given the years of job experience that Bello brought to the table. Matota explains, “It will be very difficult to replace a person of Don’s caliber. I can’t say enough about what an asset he’s been to our organization.” Matota went on to explain how finding a candidate with such a broad base of experience to step into this position isn’t likely. He anticipates it will require many hours of training, once he finds a suitable applicant. But Bello’s value stretched beyond his skills and work ethic. “Ever the gentleman, he was easy-going and personable,” Matota shared. “Don was always willing to do whatever was needed to get the job done. I wish him well, but I’m very sorry to see him retire.” Model Employee Retires Photo courtesy of Hiram Township Trustee Kathy Schulda. WINDHAM - The Windham Historical Society met in January at the Brick Chapel in Windham, to elect new officers for the 2016 year. The society has been in existence as a non-profit organization since its founding in 2002. We have many new plans for the upcoming year. All are welcome to be a part of our group that researches, shares and promotes Windham’s rich history. Feel free to contact any of the officers or find us on Facebook under Windham Historical Society... Windham Ohio, or you can email us at [email protected] or call 330-326-6061 for more information. Windham Historical Society Elects Officers New officers pictured above are (left to right): Barb Petroski, Bill McDowell, Tom Thompson, and in front- Lynnea St. John. SUBMITTED BY L YNNEA ST . JOHN Excellent Teamwork Moves Garfield G-Men One Step Closer To The District Title The Garfield G-Men are living proof that when you play as a team, great things happen! Following a 75 - 70 win Monday night over LaBrae, the Garfield G-Men advance to the District Championship game Friday night at 7 pm at Warren Harding High School. Good Luck G-Men CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK 03042016_V1_081

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Friday, March 4, 2016

McCumbers BradyRealty Group LLC(330) 527-3000

www.mccumbersbrady.com

LOVELY & SPACIOUS

“Beautifully Renovated Colonial” East Addition in 1997. 7BR / 3.5BA ! Kitchen redone in 2015 with granite counters; stainless steel appliances; Over 3,200 SF. $250,000 Julie Van Oss 330-977-0350

GARRETTSVILLE

NEW LISTING! Main Street Location! Large Display Windows; Newer Roof; Basement; Back door opens to Boardwalk! Presently being Leased month to month. $84,000Dolores McCumbers 330-322-2801

OVER 5 ACRES!

Nestled on 5.29 Acres in Southington! Nice 2BR Ranch, move-in ready! Updates Inc: New Septic 15’; New Kit; Flooring; Elect; Plumbing & More! Great Starter. NEW PRICE! $90,000 Crist Miller 330-907-1401

E. Center St. (1) 80X260 Lot $18,000E. Center St. (2) 80X260 Lot $18,000Silica Rd 158X546 Lot $22,500Center St. (A) 80X300 Lot $29,500Center St. (B) 80X300 Lot $29,500 Lot #3 Village Way .349 Ac. $34,900Phalanx Herner Rd. 5.44 Ac. $39,900Hinesdale 3.16 Ac. $59,900 Lot 19 Roll Mead. 1.702 Ac. $62,000 Lot 5 Roll Mead. 1.504 Ac. $67,000 Knowlton Rd. 89.420 Ac. $159,0008040 SR 43 13.8 Ac. $179,900V/L State St. 34.800 Ac. $329,900

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LY illagerGarrettsville - The Garrettsville Police

Department is pleased to announce that it has been selected to receive funding in the amount of $6,174.90 through the Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services (OCJS) and the Federal 2015 Justice Assistance Grant for Law Enforcement (JAG-LE) Program.

The funding will be used to purchase a new audio/video recording system to be installed in a patrol cruiser. This equipment will allow encounters with the public to be documented for the protection of both the public and the police officer and will be used in court proceedings. Funding will also allow for the purchase of a emergency light bar with modern warning technology to replace an aging lightbar currently in use.

We thank the State of Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services for awarding our agency these funds, and the Village of Garrettsville for supporting the pursuit of this award.

GPD Receives Grantsubmitted by Police chief Anthony miliciA

How are you feeling? The Mental Health & Recovery Board of Portage County launched an online mental health screening tool to their website. The screening is completely anonymous and confidential. A person’s results appear immediately following the brief questionnaire, along with recommendations and local resources.

Brief screenings are the quickest way to determine if a person should connect with a mental health professional. Recently, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force updated its recommendation for depression screening. It now recommends screening for depression in the general adult population, including pregnant and postpartum women, and gives it the same level of importance as yearly mammograms, diabetes screening in overweight and obese patients, and lung-cancer screening for at risk patients, among other things.

The screenings are to be completed by persons over the age 18. Persons under age 18 with symptoms of depression are advised to talk with their parents or guardians about seeing a physician or qualified mental health professional for a complete evaluation.

The Mental Health & Recovery Board of Portage County contracts with local agencies to provide mental health and addiction treatment services for the residents of the county. The agencies in the network are Children’s Advantage, Coleman Professional Services, Family & Community Services, and Townhall II. For more information and to take a free online screening, visit www.mental-health-recovery.org.

Mental Health Board Launches On-line Mental Health Screening

submitted by KAryn hAll

Mantua - “There is much community energy. We have a need for a community center like this, to let people know what is available, and a connection to it. Here is a place, a location where people can come in, find support for families, drug problems, a place for the Hiram College business incubator program, a space that could meet all kinds of different needs”. So says Jeff Jackson, minister of Hilltop Christian Church and representing a group of ministers and clergy in our community. He and Chad Delaney of Mantua Center Christian Church both toured the building earlier and marveled at the potential available. The Reverend Ervin Green, Pastor of Hiram Christian Church, and his wife Betty, the Chaplain at Hiram College, also concurred that the Mantua Center School would be a wonderful location for a community center. The four ministers stressed that they are seeking a community center to benefit the community and not as a church function.

Last Tuesday the four committees representing fundraising, utilization, volunteers and building assessment met to discuss the progress on the building. This was the first all committee meeting since last August. Dan Tillet, chair of the building assessment committee, presented a laundry list of projects including adding an HVAC unit, replacing the roof and front entrance and upgrading the plumbing. He noted that are all in the works but the funding will come in increments. “All this cannot be done at once. Yes, we’ve got some challenges ahead, but we can do this”, said Tillett. “Typically, in this business some deadlines make themselves apparent and we work through them”, he added, referring to a new project schedule that has recently come to light. Also what has come to light in this project is “mission creep”, that is, definitive costs keep changing and bureaucratic red tape tends to add requirements. Eric Hummel of the Building committee downplayed the time factor noting that he sees no differences between this project and others in the works. “It is likely that projects will need to be phased in as funding becomes available”, he said. The Building Assessment Committee will set the next all committees meeting, likely in the next several weeks to deal with approaching deadlines.

“This is a community effort,” noted trustee Jason Carleton. “It is a community building. The trustees have really tried to stay on the outskirts of things and look in to allow the groups to talk amongst themselves and do a lot of the legwork”, he said.

Co-chair of the fundraising committee Terri Nielson noted she has applied for more than $400,000 in state capital funds through state senator John Ecklund since the group’s last meeting in August. Of course, that money is not guaranteed and even if it is granted, the funds won’t be available until 2017. Todd Peets, director of Portage Regional Planning Commission, said the community doesn’t have that kind of time. Mantua was recently granted a $75,000 Community Development Block Grant. With that grant, those funds have to be used within the next ten months.

Nielson reported that the township currently has $110,000 for the elevator project to improve handicap accessibility. That project is currently estimated to

cost about $130,000. She said they are looking to request another CDBG Grant from Portage County along with other sources of funding. Also the township must upgrade the electrical system before installation.

The Mantua Center School was purchased initially to house township offices, for educational purposes, and for assembly. It is also recognized that the building has clear potential to be an emergency shelter. The community center is the overall use of the building. It is also recognized that there needs to be some type of business rental to cover a portion of the expenses required to support the building.

Skip Schweitzer | ColumnistProgress At Mantua Center School

Jeff Jackson speaking to a group of 40 township members.

Stacy turner Contributing reporter

HiraM twp. - At the end of February, the Hiram Township Road Services Department bid farewell to Don Bello, upon his retirement after 14 years of service. According to Road Supervisor Tom Matota, Bello joined the Township’s Road Services team after having retired from a similar role with the Portage County Engineers Off ice. When he joined the township, he brought 30 years of experience to the Department. “We were lucky to take advantage of his experience, not only on the hydraulic excavator, his specialty, but for snow plowing, roadside mowing, chip and seal work, and with the township’s dump truck.

Matota has a practice of cross-training all employees on all available equipment, so that each team member has a working knowledge and can step in to operate all the township’s equipment. Replacing Bello, however, will mean losing a wealth of technical knowledge and experience. Matota admits he will be hard-pressed to fill Bello’s shoes, given the years of job experience that Bello brought to the table.

Matota explains, “It will be very difficult to replace a person of Don’s caliber. I can’t say enough about what an asset he’s been to our organization.” Matota went on to explain how finding a candidate with such a broad base of experience to step into this position isn’t likely. He anticipates it will require many hours of training, once he finds a suitable applicant.

But Bello’s value stretched beyond his skills and work ethic. “Ever the gentleman, he was easy-going and personable,” Matota shared. “Don was always willing to do whatever was needed to get the job done. I wish him well, but I’m very sorry to see him retire.”

Model Employee Retires

Photo courtesy of Hiram Township Trustee Kathy Schulda.

windHaM - The Windham Historical Society met in January at the Brick Chapel in Windham, to elect new officers for the 2016 year. The society has been in existence as a non-profit organization since its founding in 2002. We have many new plans for the upcoming year. All are welcome to be a part of our group that researches, shares and promotes Windham’s rich history. Feel free to contact any of the officers or find us on Facebook under Windham Historical Society... Windham Ohio, or you can email us at [email protected] or call 330-326-6061 for more information.

Windham Historical Society Elects Officers

New officers pictured above are (left to right): Barb Petroski, Bill McDowell, Tom Thompson, and in front- Lynnea St. John.

submitted by lynneA st. John

Excellent Teamwork Moves Garfield G-Men One Step Closer To The District Title The Garfield G-Men are living proof that when you play as a team, great things happen! Following a 75 - 70

win Monday night over LaBrae, the Garfield G-Men advance to the District Championship game Friday night at 7 pm at Warren Harding High School.

Good Luck G-Men

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Am. Legion Breakfast Mondays

Legion Aux Post 674 in Windham will serve breakfast on Monday mornings from 7- 11 am $7.00 for full menu; $5.00 for limited; Includes coffee, juice and water. Everyone welcome !

Storytime at Maplewood Christian Church

Second Tues. of MonthCome for stories, crafts, music and movement for children ages 2 - 5 (adults stay for fun, siblings welcome). This event will be held the second Tuesday of each month from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. at Maplewood Christian Church, 7300 State Route 88 in Ravenna. email [email protected] or call 330-297-6424 with questions.

BINGO!Thursdays

St. Michael’s Church at 9736 East Center Street in Windham, OH holds bingo every Thursday in the church hall. We have a Large Running Progressive! Ticket sales begin at 6:00 pm. Games start at 7:00 pm. Please come and support St. Michael’s Church!

Legion Fish FryFridays

Fish fry is back at American Legion Post 674, Windham. Fridays from 4-7:30 pm. Choice

of fish, chicken, or shrimp. Pick one or do combo Comes with fries and choice of 2 sides. Price $8.00

Kindergarten RegistrationSchedule Today

The James A. Garf ie ld School District is now taking reservations for Kindergarten registration for children that will turn age 5 before September 30, 2016. Registration will take place on Friday, March 18th, Monday, March 21st, and Tuesday, March 22nd, 2016. Please call the Elementary School office at 330-527-2184 to schedule an appointment.

Immunization ClinicsT h e G e a u g a C o u n t y Health District offers walk-in immunization clinics for children and adolescents through age 18. Residents must present an immunization record as well as a primary insurance card. If your child doesn’t have insurance coverage, immunization are provided free of charge. Call 440-279-1900 for more information.

Eagles Fish DinnersThrough March 25

The Garrettsville Eagles will be hosting a fried fish dinner on Fridays through Mar. 25th. Dinners will be served from 4 - 7:30 pm. Choice of fish, fish and shrimp combo or chicken

tenders. Meals include choice of baked potato or french fries, green beans, coleslaw or apple sauce, roll and butter. Meals are $9.00. Carryout available by calling 330-527-2330. Open to the public.

Garden Club Welcomes New Members

Fourth Weds. of MonthSilver Creek Garden Club welcomes new members. Meetings are held the fourth Wednesday of the month. Members enjoy speakers, gardening, visiting gardens and garden centers. If you are a lover of flora and fauna please goin us.. For more information all Barb @ 330-527-2802

Village Piecemakers Quilt Club

Third Tuesday of MonthWhether you are a new quilter or experienced all are welcome to learn, help another and share your passion for quilting. Meetings are held the third Tuesday of each month at the Garrettsville Village Hall on High Street. For more information call Barb @ 330-527-2802

Lenten Fish FryThrough March 25

Lenten fish fry at Newton Falls VFW every Friday during lent and Good Friday. Feb 12th-March 18th from 4-8pm and March 25th from 3-8pm. Dinner includes fried or baked fish, bread, and 3 sides of your choice. Cost is $9. Hosted by the Newton Falls Athletic Booster Club. Proceeds support the athletes. VFV Post 3332 is located at 433 Arlington Blvd. Takeout dinners available by calling 330-780-1986.

Fish Fry FridaysMarch 4, 11 & 18

Fried fish, French fries, coleslaw and beverages will be served from 4:30 – 7:00 p.m. at the Parkman Community House (16295 Main Market/St. Rt. 422 - 1/4 mile east of St. Rt. 528 in Parkman). Adult dinners are $9 (Dine-in or take-out). Desserts will be available for an additional donation. (An alternate kid-friendly dinner will also be available for $5 each.) Sponsored alternately by Parkman Boy Scout Troop 76, Bill Allen Memorial Scholarship committee, and Cardinal Huskies Athletics.

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Mar. 3 - Bingo & DoughnutsMar. 10 – Just a Little White LieMar. 17 – St. Patrick’s Day PartyMar. 24 - Easter Bonnet Contest

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Bainbridge Swing Dance and Dr. Zoot

March 4Dr. Zoot is playing live at the Bainbridge Swing Dance Friday, March 4th at Bainbridge Township Town Hall (17826 Chillicothe Road aka Route 306; Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44023). Sponsored by KCE. (216) 316-0068. Lesson at 8pm. Dance and live music 9-11:30pm. Adult $10, youth $8, family $25.

Church Women UnitedMarch 5

All Women are invited to the Church Women United of Geauga County Meeting on Saturday, March 5 from 9:30 am to Noon at Huntsburg Congregational Church, 12435 Madison Road, Huntsburg 44046; on SR 528 just south of US 322. Celebrating 75 Years at this meeting! Also, “World Day of Prayer”, salad Buffet Luncheon. Speaker is Bennie Williams-Roper, the Area B Chairman of Church Women United in Ohio. For more info and to RSVP please call Marilyn at 440-636-6262. Movie Event at Huntsburg Congregational Church

March 5Everyone is welcome to come to the Free Movie “The War Room” at Huntsburg Congregational Church, 12435 Madison Road, Huntsburg 44046. Saturday, March 5th at 6:30 pm. Enjoy some great family time and this great family movie.

Library Book SaleMarch 5 & 6

Burton Public Library Friends’ of the Library Book Sale will be March 5th and 6th from 10am-3pm. Held in the second floor meeting room – if coming on Sunday, enter through the back door.

Windham Lions Club Pancake Breakfast

March 6Windham Lions Club is teaming up with the Windham Schools History Club and the Jr. High School National Honor Society for their final pancake brunch of the season to be held March 6 at the Windham Brick Chapel from 8 am - 1 pm. Presale tickets are available by contacting Stephanie Parish at the Windham High School.

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Rocky Horror Picture ShowMarch 12 at 10 p.m.

Pancake & Sausage Breakfasts

March 6,13 & 20The Parkman Chamber of Commerce is hosting their 48th annual Pancake and Sausage Breakfasts at the Parkman Community House (16295 Main Market – Rt. 422) on March 6, 13 and 20 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Adults eat for $8; children - $4 (Pre-schoolers are free). Adult take-outs are also available. Our pancakes are served on real plates (no disposables here) and we use only real Geauga County maple syrup. Our own secret recipe is used for our sausage patties. You can even buy some sausage to take home and enjoy after our pancake breakfasts are done for the year. Gather your friends and family and join us for breakfast

Pancake BreakfastMarch 6, 13 & 20

The Bur ton -Midd le f ie ld American Legion will be hosting pancake and sausage breakfasts on March 6, 13 & 20 from 9 am - 1:30 pm at the American Legion Home on Goodwin St. in Burton. Call Ron at 440.343.1478 for more info and pricing.

Crestwood Kindergarten Registration

beginning March 7Registration packets for the 2016-17 school year will be available at the Crestwood Primary school starting March 7. Registration will be at the Crestwood Primary school on April 9 from 10 am - 2 pm and April 20 from 11 am - 7 pm. All information will be included in the registration packet.

“What God Said”March 7

On March 7th, at 10:30am Garrettsville YMCA Active Older Adults 55+ invite you to join us at 8233 Park Ave, Garrettsville, OH for the following FREE event: Dr J Patella, will have a continuation of February’s book review and discussion group: “WHAT GOD SAID”. Questions - call Phil at the YMCA (330)469-2044.

Middlefield Chamber of Commerce Meeting

March 8Tuesday, March 8th at 7:30 am at Mary Yoder’s Amish Kitchen, 14743 North State Street, Middlefield 44062. Speakers: John Wilton from Ohio Bureau of Worker’s Comp on Discount Program through BWC. Susan West of Ace hardware in Middlefield, and Kim Breyley and Darrin Cook of Middlefield Post. This is a Breakfast Meeting, each person can order and pay individually from the special breakfast menu. Doors open at 7:15 am, RSVP for this meeting by march 4th to 440-632-5705 or [email protected].

Freedom History GroupMarch 8

The Freedom History Group will hold its monthly meeting Tuesday March 8 at 1PM at the Freedom Community Center (former Methodist Church) on Rt 700. Everyone interested in Freedom’s history and sharing their family memories and pictures is welcome. We meet on the lower level which is very handicapped accessible – enter through the rear door. For more information or if you need a ride call Jim or Kathleen Hammar – 330-527-2855

Hiram Township ParkMarch 8

Come join the discussion about the master plan for the new Hiram Township Park! March 8, 7 p.m. on the ground floor of the Kennedy Center at Hiram College. Future trail cleanup and maintenance will also be discussed. Amateurs and experts alike are welcome, so come and add your input! For more info or suggestions, contact Tim Kasper 330-569-7387

Fish FryMarch 11

Parkman Troop 4076 annual fish fry will be March 11th from 4:30-7pm at the Parkman Community House. Cost is $9 for adults and $5 for children ages 5-10. Dessert available with donation. Silent auction. All proceeds benefit Parkman Troop 4076 BSA.

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Association is hosting a steel plate challenge on March 12 at 1p.m. Rounds of trap will cost $7.The public is invited to participate. More info on this and other competitions at the club are available on the Streetsboro Sportsman Association Facebook page. The club is located at 11280 Bloom Road, Nelson Township 44231.

Ravenna Garden Club Spring Craft Show

March 12The Ravenna Garden Club is hosting a Spring Craft show at the Portage County Garden Center, 5154 South Prospect St. Ravenna on March 12, from 9:00am to 3:00pm. There is free admission, lunch will be available, and there will be raffles. Come and browse our crafters’ products and get something new to jump start spring. This show features beautiful handcrafted items, home decor, Easter baskets, jewelry, candy, two local authors, and more. Come join us! For more information call Pat Thomas 330-297-0232 or Mary Jo Ryan 330-296—3633

Astronomy Event at Morgan Preserve

March 12Join Portage Parks Sky Ranger Guy Gillespie to take a tour of the 2016 spring sky. If you have your own telescope, bring it with you to learn some best viewing practices. We will also learn how to make a pocket solar system. Dress for the weather, bring snacks and a flashlight. Event begins at 6:30 pm Park at the SR 44 lot, on the east side of the road, 1/2 mile south of

SR 303, Shalersville Township.

Swiss Steak DinnerMarch 12

The Nelson United Methodist Church will be hosting their Swiss steak dinner at the Nelson Community House on the circle. Dinner is served from 4-6 pm and consists of Swiss steak, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, corn casserole, drink and dessert. Prices: $10 Adults; $6 Children age 6-12; Kids under 5 are free. Carry-out is available.

St. Patrick’s Day Reverse Raffle

March 12St. Michael’s, Windham, celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with a reverse raffle on March 12th at 6pm! A chance to win $500. Raffle, dinner and dance. $30 for one entry, one dinner or $50 for one entry, two dinners. Only 74 Entries for the Raffle will be sold. One entry will be auctioned off that evening. Advanced sales only! Contact: Tricia 330-326-1230, Karen 330-326-2972 or Tess 330-898-3254

St. Patrick’s Day Poker RunMarch 13

St Patrick’s Day Poker Run to benefit the 2016 Berkshire Jr/Sr After Prom will be held on Sunday March 13th from 2-4 p.m. Tickets: $10/person presale, $15/person at door Prize for best hand:1 night stay for 2 at Punderson Manor Lodge! For presale tickets and information contact: Shelley Jackson: 330-984-2796 or [email protected]

BioBuddies: Rock HoundsMarch 15, 22 & 29

Big rocks, little rocks. Smooth rocks, rough rocks. Fossil rocks and mossy rocks. All kids like rocks! Children ages 3-5 will explore rocks of all kinds as they learn about why they are different colors and shapes, and what creepy, crawly critters might live under rocks. Children will make rock collections, create pet rocks, sing rock songs and much more! Gather your young Rock Hounds and roll into the Hiram College Field Station for a fun learning experience. BioBuddies meets 2:00-3:30pm each day. Instruction provided by Matt Sorrick (Director of the Center for Science Education), and early childhood education students from Hiram College. Fee: $15. To register, call 330.569.6003 or email [email protected].

Ravenna Balloon A-Fair Seeks 2016 Pin Design

Due by March 16T he Ravenna Ba l l oon A-Fair Parade committee is challenging area artists to put their creative abilities to use to design this year’s pin. The drawing should be centered on this year’s theme, “Soaring to New Heights”. Pin design winner will receive a free 2016 BAF themed pin and a 2016 BAF t-shirt featuring the winning design not to mention bragging rights. The entry must be limited to three or four colors. No computerized drawing will be accepted. Hand drawn entries only.Entries should be received no later than Wednesday, March 16, 2016. Mail to: Ravenna Balloon A-Fair, Attention: Parade Committee, P.O. BOX 454, Ravenna, OH 44266. For more details, call 330-296-FAIR.

The Life of JesusMarch 16

Don’t miss “The Life of Jesus,” being performed at St. Ambrose church in Garrettsville, on March 16th at 7:00pm. This unique, special performance will re-create the life of Jesus Christ, starting with the nativity and ending with his glorious resurrection. It will also include parts of his life, his passion and his death. Performed by adults from St. Ambrose parish, it will transpire on stage, in the church, behind a large white screen. There will be a bright light on behind the screen, and the church lights will be off, projecting the scenes in shadow only. Between acts, pictures will be displayed on the screen and live inspirational music will add to this spectacular performance. Admission is

free and refreshments will be served afterwards. Do not miss this event!

The Stations of the Cross in Shadow

March 18Join us for The Stations of The Cross performed by St. Ambrose and St. Michael Youth Ministry Friday, March 18th at 7:00pm at St. Ambrose Church in Garrettsville. This extravagant show will feature The Stations of The Cross performed in shadow and include live music. It will also include renderings of The Last Supper, The Agony in the Garden, and the Resurrection of Jesus. A Lenten soup and bread supper is offered after the show in the church fellowship hall. Admission is free for both the show and meal. Free will donations will be gratefully accepted. Please don’t miss this inspirational Lenten event!

Easter Egg Hunt at Pixley Park

March 19Easter Egg Hunt at Pixley Park-Nelson Twp. will be held at noon on March 19. Don’t forget your Easter Basket to collect your eggs. Ages 3-11 - Games, Crafts, Prizes. Location: Pixley Park, 9231 St. Rt. 305, NelsonAlternate weather location: Nelson Township Community House on the Circle. To help and/or donate individually wrapped candies, please contact Dawn at 440-227-8064

Casino Bus TripMarch 19

Windham Softball and Baseball casino bus trip to Presque Isle in Erie, PA will be March 19th. Bus leaves from Windham High School at 1:30pm, returning by 11pm. Cost is $40 per ticket, each person receives $25 free game play (must have driver’s license to receive), 50/50 and door prizes. All proceeds benefit the building of the baseball/softball field. Please contact Dawn Kilgore 216-406-0019 or Danny Burns 330-984-3016.

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Joel Mowrey, PhD, executive director of the Mental Health & Recovery Board of Portage County, was guest lecturer for the February Mini-Medical School session at NEOMED.

Dr. Mowrey discussed the blues and depression. “Everyone feels sad and low every once in a while, but these feelings usually pass in a few days,” Mowrey said. “Many of these ‘blue’ feelings are due to a variety of situations and events that are occurring in our lives, such as day-to-day stress, physical health problems, and normal grief reactions to loss.”

“In contrast, when you have depression, the feelings persist for weeks, months, and even years,” explained Mowrey. “Depression can be very intense and interfere with activities of daily living, such as working, going to school, personal hygiene, and relationships with others.”

Symptoms of depression include feeling angry, irritable, agitated and sad, loss of interest in activities, social withdrawal, and changes in appetite and sleep. These symptoms of depression are experienced by all of us in varying degrees of intensity and impact on our daily lives.

Some of the tips Dr. Mowrey shared for beating the blues include exercising, spending time with others, reframing how the problem is viewed, listening to music,

Joel Mowrey, PhD, executive director of the Mental Health & Recovery Board of Portage County with Wendy Withey and Janel Koellner of NEOMED at the Mini Med School lecture on the blues and depression.

Mini Med School Depression Lectureand reaching out to friends and family for help. However, if a person doesn’t feel better after a few weeks, then it is important to seek professional help.

Many times a person suffering from depression may not have the energy to put forth the effort to find help. Depression saps a person’s energy and motivation, so finding help may seem like an overwhelming task. “It’s OK to reach out to your loved ones to ask if they need help, and then encourage them to call their doctor or one of our local treatment services agencies,” said Mowrey.

A person may also be feeling hopelessness that makes them feel there is no point to seeking help as nothing will get better. It is important to never ignore comments about suicide. In fact, it is fine to ask someone if they are feeling suicidal. It is a myth that asking someone about suicide will make them suicidal.

There are two 24 hour local help lines in Portage County, 330-678-4357 for Townhall II and 330-296-3555 for Coleman Access. Access can also see people in person and can arrange for someone to be hospitalized if necessary.

The Mini-Medical school is a series of lectures designed to help Northeast Ohio residents improve their health and well-being. Attendees have the opportunity to see and hear what goes on every day in NEOMED’s classrooms and research labs with lectures from the

same faculty who are on the front lines, teaching students entering the health professions. For more information on upcoming lectures, contact the Office of Continuing Professional Development at 330-325-6460.

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Mark your calendars now for the exciting events scheduled for spring at Shalersville Historical Society. Thursday April 7 will be movie night at our regular monthly meeting; we will be showing the DVD - SOJER BOYS which details the lives of four Portage County men during the Civil War. Popcorn and a beverage will be provided for this free and open-to-the-public event which begins at 7 PM. This DVD was researched and produced by Fred Endres.

This evening also provides you an opportunity to begin your spring spruce up and reduce some clutter at home. The SHS is partnering with Easter Seals Northern Ohio to not only raise money for our group, but also to help local children and adults with disabilities. Here is the sweet and easy part: bag up all your unwanted clothing, blankets, towels, shoes, purses, stuffed animals, backpacks, etc. Even stained, ripped or torn items can be recycled into something! Bring all those items that don’t sell at garage sales like shoes, purses, stuffed animals. It’s a win, win, win proposition for everyone – you, SHS, and Easter Seals. You may bring your bagged goods to movie night April 7 or drop them off at the historical house Friday April 8th from 5-7 PM or Saturday April 9th from 9 AM to 12 PM.

If you want to help but can’t make any of those times, call Kristen at 330-990-6591 & we’ll make arrangements to assist you.

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submitted by Judy thornton nelson twp. - The February meeting of LMC was an especially fun day. It was cold but sunny. Hostesses were Betty Hamilton, Margaret Lappert and Terry Bello. The lobster and shrimp bisque was especially delicious, prepared by Terry Bello. The table was decorated in the Valentine theme. The door prize was won by Blanche Richmond.

The business meeting opened with pledge to the flag. Roll call was “Who broke your heart?” Some of us lived during the time when we couldn’t date until we were 16 years old and we couldn’t go steady. Sometimes we had secret crushes that were disappointing. We had a lot of laughs exchanging our experiences.

The March meeting will be hosted by Michelle Rennie and Pat Peoples. Roll call will be “Do you have any spring cleaning tips?” Guest speaker will be Iva Walker.

If you would like to join us call MaryAnn Leggett at (330) 527-0304 or Magaret Lappert (330) 527-5787. Bring your tips.

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Garrettsville - Hiram Rotary Report

HiraM - Beginning in March, village water rates will reflect a rate increase of 8%, or an estimated $.93 per each unit used per month. Sewer rates remain unchanged; Village Council enacted the water rate increase in their February meeting. Village Administrator James McGee reported receipt of water and sewer line work bids. He’ll be meeting with the Village Engineer to discuss plans for repair and service work.

In his report, Police Chief Ed Samec reported that over 125 pounds of prescription drugs were collected during 2015 in the department’s collection box, which is located outside Village Hall. In 2015, the village Police Department collected over $26,000 in traffic and criminal charges and over $7,000 in parking fines, for a total of over $33,000 in fees added to the village’s general fund. Lastly, 2015 marked the beginning of the Department’s Mounted Patrol Unit.

In his monthly report, Chief Samec shared that his officers filed 233 offense reports during the month of January. He stated that members of his Department participated in several training programs during the month, including Child Abuse and Neglect, Human Trafficking, and Deescalating Mental Health Crisis. In addition, Chief Samec noted that the Department was awarded $1,680 from the State of Ohio for training compliance, which will be allocated towards training costs in 2016. Lastly, the department received a JAG (Justice Assistance Grant) for $3,395, which will be used to purchase a dash camera for the new cruiser which will be in service shortly.

Next, Fire Chief Bill Byers provided his yearly report. Notable accomplishments for 2015 included awards of $20,000 in grants, passage of village and township EMS

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Next, Recreation & Park Board member Susan Merrill presented the group’s annual report to council. Ms. Merrill highlighted several key projects the group completed in 2015, including receipt of four grants for a total of $165,918 in grant funds and donations to cover costs associated with development of the new Hiram School Park. In addition, the Park Board formally thanked the Village Administrator and his staff for their work to remove old asphalt and improve drainage at the new park. Ms. Merrill also noted that volunteers installed a split rail fence in November at the new park. At Elmer Jagow Play Park, many improvements were made including repairs to pavilion downspouts and a grill, installation of two new benches, and new basketball hoop chains. This year, new projects include installation of a gazebo, prairie, and play structures at the new park. At the Play Park, new clay will be added to the ball field, new mulch will be added to the playground, and a new bench will be installed.

In other news, the Engineer’s site plans for Hiram’s Hike & Bike Trail, which includes crossing of College property from Winrock Road to Wakefield Road near the Village water plant were submitted and approved by the County Engineer’s office. Residents may stop by Village Hall to view the 56-page document for specific details.

Don’t forget to make your voice heard -- be sure to vote in the Primary Election on Tuesday, March 15th. Hiram’s polling location at the Martin Field House at Hiram College will be open from 6:30 am until 7:30 pm.

The next Village Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 8th at 7 pm. Residents are encouraged to attend.

Garrettsville-Hiram Rotarians bid a fond farewell to February, 2016 on Leap Day, February29, the likes of which will not be seen again for four years (In a less-contentious election year, let us hope).

President Tom Collins urged members to make their opinions known on a pending agreement between the Sierra Club and AEP (American Electrical Power) which will come before the PUCO (Public Utilities Commission of Ohio) later this spring. The agreement addresses the development of wind and solar power (and retirement of coal-fired plants), continues a low-income weatheriza-tion program currently in effect and reduces by 26% the carbon pollution in Ohio. It should be an important step toward reinvigorating Ohio’s clean energy future and is supported by large businesses, hospitals and low-income consumer advocates.

Other matters discussed :InterAct Appreciation Day will be held at Sky Lanes,

Garrettsville, on April 9 from 2:00p.m. to 5:00p.m.. Invitees are the JAG InterAct members and Rotary Ex-change students from across District 6630.

The 4-Way Speech Contest local competition will take place on March 14. Judges are needed.

The semi-annual roadside clean-up is being scheduled for April 16 at 9:00a.m. InterAct members are to be part of the crew and the local Boy Scouts will be invited to participate. McDonald’s may be part of the plan.

Plans for Fit-n-Fun at the James A. Garfield Elemen-tary School are in the works and the culminating activities are tentatively set to take place on May 15 at the Village Park on South St.—look for Ronald McDonald. Bicycle recently went to winners of last year’s over-the-summer record-keeping efforts; picture was in the Record-Courier.

The local club will celebrate the 90th anniversary of its founding in June. Portage cluster members and District 6630 officials will be invited. Still going strong at ninety!

Ask The Librarianmallory duriak | Columnist

“I have two Labradors and they’re always licking each other’s ears. Why do they do that?”

According to What Dogs Want by Arden Moore, Caring for Your Dog by Bruce Fogle, and the article Why Do My Dogs Lick Each Other’s Ears? by Lisa McQuerry, there are a few possible reasons. Dogs lick to relive stress or just for something to do, so they could be anxious or bored. It’s also a way to show submission – when two dogs meet, the lower-ranking dog will often lick the higher-ranking dog.

However, it’s also just a good-natured show of companionship. From a young age, dogs will lick each other to establish and re-affirm bonds. Mothers will groom their puppies, and the puppies will lick her muzzle to indicate that they’re hungry. If our patron’s Labradors are friendly with one another and otherwise content, they’re likely engaging in friendly allogrooming.

While this is likely a harmless display of canine friendship, McQuerry cautions to keep an eye on the dogs to be sure that moisture from excessive ear-licking doesn’t lead to an infection.

For more information on dogs, Decoding Your Dog and Myrna Milani’s Dogsmart are both available for borrowing here at Newton Falls Public Library.

For answers to your questions, visit the Newton Falls Public Library, 204 S. Canal Street, Newton Falls or phone 330-872-1282. For information about all the free library programs or hours, visit our website at www.newtonfalls.org or our Facebook page, www.facebook.com/NewtonFallsLibrary.

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Minks can be found in most of the United States and Canada except for Hawaii, Arizona, southern California, southern and central Utah, southern New Mexico and western Texas. This is mainly due to a lack of suitable aquatic habitat for them to establish their extensive territories. One male can have several females within his territory. Mating season runs January through April. After mating, the male will abandon the female and leaves her the responsibility of raising the young kits. The female will have a litter of three to six young in a

fur-lined nest. The babies are weaned when they are five to six weeks old. The babies will stay with their mother until the fall. Tracking mink can be a challenge. They have five toes but only four show up in the mud or snow. They have a

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As anti-social as its brother, the mink, brother river otter is the clown of the family, not to mention the stylish one as well. This clown of the river is commonly sliding down the riverbank, playing tag in the water, or grooming himself on the riverbank. This activity usually occurs with the loosely knit” family group”. Grooming and this playfulness consume a vast amount of the otter’s day. Much larger than the mink, male otters can reach 20-25 lbs, and are a little over three feet in length. They are the true swimmers of the family with a powerfully streamlined body, small ears, webbed feet, and a stout tail. This shape allows them to move through the water with great agility and speed. The ears and nostrils are valvular and can be closed underwater. Generally, brown in color, their fur is made of coarse guard hairs overlaying a short, dense, oily underfur. Although carnivores, they are not the wanton killers like their smaller relations, the weasels and mink. Nocturnal hunters, they eat fish, amphibians, reptiles, and aquatic invertebrates. Occasionally, river otters may kill and eat birds and mammals, especially young beavers, and muskrats. Fish and crayfish make up a substantial part of the diet. Bullheads, suckers, and other species of slow-moving rough fish rather than game fish represent the majority of the fish in the diet. Their agility in the water allows them to overtake or outmaneuver fish underwater, catch them, and carry them to the shore, or the surface of the ice before eating them. Females usually look for dens, old ground hog holes, close to the river where they will raise 2-3 young pups. Breeding occurs in the winter and young are born the following fall. The male usually stays in the general vicinity of the den, but the female does not let him join the group until the young are old enough to travel. During the fourth month, the pups are forced to learn to swim. The family group then will hunt over a 10-mile territory of the river.

Due to water pollution and extensive hunting pressure, the river otters range has greatly diminished. Along with the beaver, the river otter was relished by the Europeans for their fur. Otter pelts were commonly traded by the native Indians. Historically ranging in most of North America, it now is only found in pockets where there has been an effort to reintroduce the population. Fortunately, in Ohio they are making a nice comeback and can be found in many of the watersheds of Northeast Ohio.

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As promised, we will continue up the family tree of the toughest family on the block, the Mustelids. This week we will be discussing the “middle “children of the family. But make no mistake, they are just as tough, fearless, and bloodthirsty as their siblings. Next time we will discuss the big boys, the Martens, Fishers, and Wolverines. Now let me introduce brother Mink.

Minks are at home on land or in the water and are reasonablygood climbers. Mink are genera l ly shy and avoid humans, but at times, exhibit boldness when their curiosity is triggered. Male mink can reach 30 inches in length, and weigh over 3 pounds. They usually live on stream banks in an old muskrat den where the occupant was evicted and often eaten by the mink.

The male mink has several dens in his territory to rest or store food. Muskrats are number are the number one menu item, but frogs, crayfish, small fish, and water birds can also be on the menu. Like all members of the family, they are opportunistic hunters and will kill anything they can catch. Mink are capable at trailing or stalking their prey. Mainly a nocturnal hunter, the mink is an excellent swimmer so any animal who thinks jumping into the water to escape is in for a surprise. If pickings are slim

in the stream, a mole, vole, or mouse in the adjacent meadow will do just fine. Territories can extend 15-25 miles on either side of the stream bank. Just like its smaller siblings, mink are wanton killers. Mink don’t play well with others, except during the breeding season, avoidance and/or fighting between mink is common. Mink are even known to prey on other minks. Also just like their smaller siblings,

mink will store food for a rainy day. Mink fur is short and dense. Mink were once considered the top fur-bearring animal and were extensively hunted and trapped until the advent of the mink farm which subsequently supplied

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Many people plan their estates diligently, with input from legal, tax, and financial professionals. Others plan earnestly, but make mistakes that can potentially affect both the transfer and destiny of family wealth. Here are some common and not-so-common errors to avoid.

Doing it all yourself. While you could write your own will or create a will or trust from a template, it can be risky to do so. Sometimes simplicity has a price. Look at the example of Warren Burger. The former Chief Justice of the United States wrote his own will, and it was just 176 words long. It proved flawed – after he died in 1995, his heirs wound up paying over $450,000 in estate taxes and other fees, costs that likely could have been avoided with a lengthier and less informal will containing appropriate language.1

Failing to update your will or trust after a life event. Relatively few estate plans are reviewed over time. Any life event should prompt you to review your will, trust, or other estate planning documents. So should a life event affecting one of your beneficiaries.

Appointing a co-trustee. Trust administration is not for everyone. Some people lack the interest, the time, or the understanding it requires, and others balk at the responsibility and potential liability involved. A co-trustee also introduces the potential for conflict.

Being too vague with your heirs about your estate plan. While you may not want to explicitly reveal who will get what prior to your passing, your heirs should have an understanding of the purpose and intentions at the heart of your estate planning. If you want to distribute more of your wealth to one child than another, write a letter to be presented after your death that explains your reasoning. Make a list of which heirs will receive particular collectibles or heirlooms. If your family has some issues, this may go a long way toward reducing squabbles and the possibility of legal costs eating up some of this or that heir’s inheritance.

Failing to consider what will happen if you & your partner are unmarried. The “marriage penalty” affecting joint filers aside, married couples receive distinct federal tax breaks in this country – estate tax breaks among them. This year, the lifetime gift and estate tax exclusion amount is $5.45 million for an individual, but $10.9 million for a married couple.1,2

If you live together and you are not married, it is

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Will You Avoid These Estate Planning Mistakes?worth considering how your unmarried status might affect your estate planning with regard to federal and state taxes. As Forbes mentioned last year, federal and state taxes claimed more than more than $15 million of the $35 million estate of Oscar-winning actor Phillip Seymour Hoffman. He left 100% of his estate to his longtime partner, and since they had never married, she could not qualify for the marriage exemption on inherited assets. While the individual lifetime gift and estate tax exclusion protected a relatively small portion of Hoffman’s estate from death taxes, the much larger remainder was taxed at rates of up to 40% rather than being passed tax-free. Hoffman also lived in New York, a state which levies a 16% estate tax for non-spouses once estates exceed $1 million.1

Leaving a trust unfunded (or underfunded). Through a simple, one-sentence title change, a married couple can fund a revocable trust with their primary residence. As an example, if a couple retitles their home from “Heather and Michael Smith, Joint Tenants with Rights of Survivorship” to “Heather and Michael Smith, Trustees of the Smith Revocable Trust dated (month)(day), (year)”. They are free to retitle myriad other assets in the trust’s name.1

Ignoring a caregiver with ulterior motives. Very few people consider this possibility when creating a will or trust, but it does happen. A caregiver harboring a hidden agenda may exploit a loved one to the point where he or she revises estate planning documents for the caregiver’s financial benefit.

The best estate plans are clear in their language, clear in their intentions, and updated as life events demand. They are overseen through the years with care and scrutiny, reflecting the magnitude of the transfer of significant wealth.

Chris Perme may be reached at 330-527-9301 or [email protected] www.permefinancialgroup.com.

Christopher Perme is a registered representative of and offers securities, investment advisory and financial planning services through MML Investors Services, LLC. Member SIPC. (www.SIPC.org) Supervisory Office: 2012 West 25th Street, Suite 900 Cleveland, OH 44113. 216-621-5680. Perme Financial Group is not a subsidiary or affiliate of MML Investors Services, LLC or its affiliated companies.

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[10/16/15]2 - fool.com/retirement/general/2015/12/11/estate-planning-in-2016-heres-what-you-

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I started with a dog, you know.Her name was Samantha, which rapidly became

“Sammie”; her mother was a purebred apricot poodle and her father was a traveling salesman of some sort...whatever he was selling, she bought it. Anyway, Sammie was a nice dog, a good dog...and not much more discreet than her mama—had three puppies under the couch one day. Surprised me, that’s for sure. She was with me when I was an apartment dweller, through thick and thin, and even moved to the house at the present location but getting up and down the steps was more than she could deal with, so she went off to that Big Lap in the Sky at age sixteen.

That left things ‘way too quiet, so then it was guinea pigs. I wanted somebody to know and appreciate the fact that I had come home every day. Guinea pigs squeak and whistle. They also scrabble around in their cedar chips beds when they get excited...sounded like a whole welcome home parade going on in there. One guinea pig was a short-hair, she perished while sun bathing and was succeeded by a Sheltie, or long-hair guinea pig that had to get a hair-cut every so often. I’d hold her up on the palm of my hand and use a pair of electric clippers to give her a sort of Dutch bob. It was a short life and a merry one for her. Then it was quiet again.

Along Route 82 a sign appeared at the end of a driveway—“Free Kittens”. Never had an indoor cat before, with the exception of one winter when we kept my grandma’s cat when they went to Florida(Eustis, pre-Disney); it was not a good experience. We had barn cats; they were on rodent duty and got an occasional squirt of milk when the milking was going on. The dog got to come in the house—no cats. But what the heck...could take a look at a free kitten; didn’t have to take one.

Well, we know how that turned out. This guy was orange/gold and white. I have a painting

that I picked up at a craft show; he could have posed for it. He had a collar with a bell and a name tag; his name was “Dauntless”, after a character in a musical, “Once Upon A Mattress”, a ‘way funny retelling of “the Princess and the Pea” story. Prince Dauntless was sort of an anti-hero type(His mother was another story). The Princess Winifred the Woebegone was the heroine, the mover-and-shaker, as it were. My Dauntless got to be known around the neighborhood because he explored a lot. He even had to be rescued by the paper boy when he got shut in an upstairs room of a garage across the street. He was spotted looking out the window and meowing

iva walker | ColumnistReturn of the Prodigal Cat

kitty curses at whoever closed the door on him. For some reason I decided that he could use some companionship and I rescued a kitten of Asian ancestry who had been dumped at an organic farm. She had had a traumatic kittenhood, had to be severely de-flea-ed before we’d let her in the house, and nearly got “played” to death by Dauntless. Her name was “Thai” or “Thai Baby”. Her personality was beyond quirky. She looked Asian; she acted nuts. She left us first. Dauntless seemed kind of lonely, so—God help me—when a Friend said that she had a feral mama cat who’d just had a large litter in her garage, I went to take a look, at least partly because one of the little rascals looked like another Asian. Sooo.... That one came home with me. Dauntless couldn’t believe it. Couldn’t believe it when another one, sister to the first , showed up a few days later. The third and last sibling appeared when the friend hinted that the remaining littermate might have to go to the APL. Couldn’t let that happen.

Dauntless was amazed. I always thought of him as being like Uncle Scrooge in the Disney comic books when the three little nephews, Huey, Louie and Dewey, showed up. When were these little intruders going to get out of here? Unfortunately, he left first, quietly, on a Sunday morning, at the age of fourteen, I think.

So, there are three cats, Alpo, Shaver and Spooky. Alpo was the Welcome Wagon cat, she met everyone at the door, giving them the opportunity to pet her. Shaver was much more reserved, in a style usually reserved for royalty or movie stars. Spooky mostly hung out in the basement, didn’t give autographs or put up with much affection. Totally different personalities.

Alpo suffered several instances of declining health and after her last trip to the vet—where she got medications and a not-so-good prognosis—exited her carrier and took off, never to be seen again, not that I didn’t look for her, I did. She knew her time was up and she went on her own terms. Followed not long after by her sister, Shaver. Walked out one day. Never came back. Same search, no luck. Spooky is still in the basement, where she’s annoyed by the “younger set”.

This set consisted of Fuego, rescued from beside the road, Bob, the adventure cat who showed up one day with his soon-to-disappear brother and only half of a tail and Champ, who miraculously appeared on the front step, looking a lot like Dauntless. O. Kay...cat food for four, litter boxes for all. Then one day I notice that I haven’t seen Champ in a while, in or out. Went looking for him—the neighbors must be wondering why I’m out calling for cats and never finding any—but no sign anywhere, he’s just gone off like the other two. Oh, well,...life goes on; three cats is more than enough for anybody. Time passes.

Then, one day I went out the back door to find something in the garage and I heard a sort of howling yowl from under the back porch. An orange/gold & white cat came slinking along the basement wall looking for all the world like Champ. A dish of catfood served as introduction and he came up to eat but not to stay. This scene is repeated a couple more times, then I got to pet him and the door was open and he came in. Hasn’t left since. Caught him sleeping on the bed. Bob and Fuego are acting like “guys”, growling and hissing to show who’s toughest. It’s almost like he never left. Somebody must have been looking out for him; he looks smooth and well-fed. A new collar is in order. Perhaps I need to thank someone. It’s all very biblical—Good Samaritan, Prodigal Cat.

Spooky’s still in the basement—not ready for the Big Lap yet.

As the moon goes to bed, the sun comes upAnd here we meet a sleepy pup,Who was walking through G-ville one bright sunny day,Then saw The Villager and decided to stay

The view outside the window hadn’t changed much since Doodle Dog looked out last. It seemed as though whenever a tiny bit of snow mound melted even the slightest, more snowflakes came floating right on down to take its place. And every time the office door opened, a brisk winter wind dashed in, darting from room to room on a repeating route, just long enough to say hello before disappearing through the walls as quickly as it had come in the first place. Doodle Dog didn’t mind its hasty exit - that the vigorous visitor kept the chilly conversation short was just fine with him! Brrrr! The floppy-eared puppy didn’t need to see for himself or go scampering down the sidewalk to know that Mother Nature wasn’t in a warm mood yet, and staying inside appeared to be just the way to spend another day.

There was one problem with that plan: there had been a LOT of inside days lately and Doodle Dog couldn’t quite help but feel a little cooped up! Sure, being curled up in a cozy blanket could be very comfy on a cold, snowy day and the floppy-eared puppy very much appreciated his soft bed snug on the rug in his corner of the office. But too much of a good thing could make even the most relaxed puppy go a little stir-crazy and Doodle Dog decided he needed to stretch his paws somehow. As he un-nuzzled his nose from its warm wrappings and touched his toes one by one to the floor, trying to avoid the tiny draft that was still a little hard to ignore, three of Doodle Dog’s paws connected with the mushy mat, but one claw caught on something squishy and not exactly soft. A scrunched up wad of paper left over from the week’s writing assignments had made its way onto the fuzzy fabric before now, winding up crinkled and crunched under the puppy’s last paw. The tiny ball, no bigger than a dust bunny, bounced back from being accidentally flattened under Doodle Dog’s fur and sprang away across the threads of yarn, skittered over the next portion of wooden panels, and out the door into the hallway. Where it planned to go, Doodle Dog didn’t know, but he figured he could find out! The floppy-eared puppy untangled the rest of him from his blanket and pattered the same path as the paper ball, stopping the second he reached the hall.

The paper ball apparently had stopped too, as the moment Doodle Dog rounded the corner to the foyer he felt the familiar scrunch under his claws again. Well that wouldn’t do! What fun would it be if the little ball just sat there? Gently lifting up his paw, Doodle Dog peered under it at the piece of paper scrap scrunched up even more tightly than before. Nudging it with his nose, the floppy-eared puppy gave a gust of air from his mouth to get it moving in the right direction again and off it went! The chase continued to the foot of the staircase and when the paper ball slowed down again, Doodle Dog batted it with his front paw and then the other, up each step one by one. When the pair reached the top of the stairs, Doodle Dog dashed across the upper floor of the office, his newfound play friend bouncing along inches ahead. It bounced so high, in fact, that before the floppy-eared puppy knew it, the little paper ball had bounced from the floor, past the wheels of a desk chair, and right into a nearby trash can! Doodle Dog quickly tipped over the plastic container, scattering its contents under the desk and over whatever dust bunnies were living under it, until he found his sort-of flattened friend. Successfully rescued, the paper ball fluffed back up and boing, boing, boinged all the way back down the staircase, the floppy-eared puppy not far behind. But as four paws touched down at the base of the staircase, the little paper ball disappeared again! Doodle Dog didn’t know where it could have gone until he noticed another plastic container like the one by the desk sitting near the corner of the last step. Peering

into the very middle of the mess, what did Doodle Dog see? Yep… there was the paper wad which apparently wanted to be a miniature basketball for the afternoon.

So the floppy-eared puppy spent the rest of the day running up and down the stairs, trying new ways to launch the little paper ball into one trash can or another. First from the bottom step, then up to the next, then all the way from the tippy top with no bouncing in-between, the two made a pretty good team. At one point Doodle Dog ran all the way up to the top, immediately turned around and took a flying leap himself, contentedly soaring through the air with the ball in flight right beside him and plopping past the bottom stair on all four paws! Just as the sun setting outside the windows splashed rays of color over the wood floors and the carpets, under the chairs and desks and through every part of the office, Doodle Dog once again sized up the distance from the top of the staircase to the plastic container below. Tossing the little paper ball once more with all the energy he had left, the floppy-eared puppy watched as it bounced off the wall, rebounded between the stairwell, flew over the landing and through the slats in the railing… and made a perfect basket settling right where it was meant to go. Doodle Dog hadn’t been keeping score, but the fun the floppy-eared puppy had was worth all the points in the world!

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