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“The Good News Newspaper”
Vol. 14 No. 5 January 13, 2018 Serving the Lakeshore Communities
Hello, 2018!
By Sally Lane
W
ithout New Year’s Eve as the next, January might be just a dull, our town at the end of the year as well She and re-elected council members
the exclamation point at the cold month. The nights are long, the as anticipation as we say hello to new Don Moore, Deidre Petrosky and
end of one year and, after days are cold. The snow isn’t as magical people and businesses. Kevin Piros were sworn in Jan. 2.
midnight, the kick off for as it was around Christmas. Bills arrive. Notable retirees are to Dr. E. Lee New businesses in Cortland, an
BUT, while January doesn’t glitter like Foster and Dr. Sandra Foster after nearly old one who has moved, and one
December and the hustle-bustle slows 40 years in Cortland. Their office at 161 whose name changed, look forward
down, the change is welcome, kind of S. High St. will now be the practice to the new year. In no particular order,
like when the children fall asleep early of Dr. Basem Doss. This story was in they are: Cocca’s Pizza, 111 Market
after a day of constant motion and noise, the last issue of the “Cortland News,” St., looks to open this year; Storm
Service Solutions, in business at 127
CORTLAND, OHIO 44410
and your favorite TV program has not which can be accessed online at www.
been pre-empted with yet another cortlandnews.net. N. Mecca St.; Girt’s Cortland Music
POSTAL CUSTOMER
football game (sorry, guys!). Life is good. Dennis Linville, former mayor and 101, 197 S. High St.; Totally Dog with
It is refreshing to clean up the loose council member for the city for 30 years Elite K9 Training and Doggy Day
ends of the old year. We gather income also chose retirement this year (See Care, 252 W. Main St.; Valley View
tax info, put away ornaments, take his story on page 6). We send them all gas station, 650 S. High St.; Quilter’s
down the tree, fill in special dates in our warm wishes for a happy retirement. Fancy, moved to S. High Street (next
brand-new planner. We start a diet and The new year also means to Heritage Florist). Western Reserve
ECRWSS
exercise program as our desire for spicy, organizational meetings for city council, Country Store, 312 S. Mecca St. became
gourmet food settles down to enjoying township trustees and the school board. Centerra Country Store. We welcome
something simple for supper. Something In the November election, there were this growth in business in our town.
that doesn’t use every bowl and pan in few changes except for Cortland City Many people are also celebrating the
the house. Life gets back to normal. Council. Kathy Fleischer became the new Aldi’s in Bazetta, and a Starbucks
It is also time to reflect on changes newest member of City Council. She that will open in 2018.
in our hometown as the Book of 2017 is a lifetime Cortland resident and For all of you, our readers, we
closes and the Book of 2018 begins. Lakeview graduate, who has always wish all the best in 2018. Happy New
There were some poignant good-byes in been interested in community matters. Year!!
Page 2 Cortland News - January 13, 2018 - Directory
Look Cortland City
Inside www.cityofcortland.org Publisher
Mayor 330-637-4003 Police/Fire Fox Run Publishing, L.L.C.
City Hall 330-637-3916 Emergency 911 Jim Woofter
Fax 330-637-4778 Dispatch 330-675-2730 Publisher/Owner
Clerk of Council 330-638-0142 Police - Business 330-638-1000 330-565-2637
Advertiser Index.......................2 Service Director 330-637-4637 Fire - Business 330-637-2891 info@cortlandnews.net
Business......................................4 Meetings Editor
Jean Corliss
Calendar......................................3 City Council – first and third Monday of Parks and Recreation – second Monday
each month of each month Graphic Designer
Classifieds.................................23 Pam Haake
Tuesday, Jan. 16, 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 12, 5 p.m.
Directory.....................................2 Monday, Feb. 5, 7 p.m. Planning & Zoning – second Monday of Photographers
Faith...........................................22 each month Jim Woofter
Cortland City Council meeting minutes Monday, Feb. 12, 7 p.m. Sally Lane
Finance......................................17 Read the minutes from Cortland City Meetings and agenda of Council and
Council meetings at http://www. Planning meetings area available at Advertising Sales
Library.......................................19 cityofcortland.org/ under City Council www.cityofcortland.org Jim Woofter
School........................................20 Minutes. 330-565-2637
All meetings are held at City Hall and are open to the public Thom Foley
330-727-5688
www.thecortlandnews.com Cortland City Council Meetings are now on TV
Featured Journalist
Cortland City Council Meetings are now posted on YouTube. The videos are usually Sally Lane
posted no later than the next day after the meeting and can be accessed via a link on the
city website or by visiting www.youtube.com and searching “City of Cortland, Ohio” Local Columnists / Journalists
Rev. Donald P. Barnes
Advertiser Index
Bazetta Township
Terri Barnovsky
Jean Bolinger
Jean A. Corliss
www.bazettatwp.org Kathleen Ferris
Thom Foley
4 Star Diner.........................................17 Admin Building 330-637-8816 Fire – Police – Rescue 911 Kayley Frost
Action Physical Therapy.......................7 3372 State Route 5 fax: 330- 637-4588 Fire Station #11 - 330-637-4136 Louise List
Trustees, Clerk, Zoning Inspector 3000 Warren Meadville Rd. Gerri Moll
Advanced Podiatry..............................11 Tom Shortreed
and Cemetery Sexton 330-637-8816 Non Emergency calls 330-675-2730
Amerprise - Shortreed & Assoc..........16 Jennifer J. Slywczak
Road Department 330-637-8311
Attorney Bill Brooker...........................3 Police Department 330-638-5503 Contributors This Issue
Attorney Martin Nosich......................11 Col. Daniel J. Sarachene
Auntie V’s Pizzeria.............................18 Bazetta Township Trustees Regular Meetings Officer Donald Utterback
Beef ‘O’Brady’s..................................20 Regular meetings the second and fourth Monday of each month at 7 p.m., unless
Burkey Burkey & Scher........................3 otherwise noted.
Campbell Carpet...................................6 Monday, Jan. 22, 7 p.m. - A 60 minute caucus with department heads preceding.
Centerra...............................................11 Monday, Feb. 12, 7 p.m. - A 60 minute caucus with department heads preceding.
Champion Estates Assisted Living........9 Meetings are held at the Township Administration Building unless noted
Clearview Lantern Suites......................8
Cortland Christian Church..................10
Cortland Lanes....................................11
Lakeview Board of Education Meetings Contact
Regular meetings the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Lakeview
CountrySide Vet / AWL......................15 High School Media Center, unless otherwise noted. Information
Daffron Auto Body................................7
Monday, Feb. 12, 6 p.m. - Lakeview High School Media Center
Daybreak Music....................................8 Please direct correspondence to:
Dr Johnson MD ..................................11
Dr Pipes.................................................3
Area Service Clubs Cortland News
P.O. Box 56
Drs Davenport & Rohrabaugh DDS...10 Cortland-Bazetta Historical Society and Museum Bazetta-Cortland Optimist Club Cortland, OH 44410
Sally Lane 330-638-2330 Charlie Harper 330-847-0114 (330) 565-2637
Drs Najem & Lehky Orthodontics........9 The Opera House Cortland Rotary Club
Edward Jones........................................6 Kathy Fleischer 330-219-4884 Lori Harris 330-847-6217
Cortland Beautification Association Four Seasons Garden Club www.cortlandnews.net
El Torero.............................................21
Mary Kachurik 330-637-3098 Becky Bucco 330-637-9115
Enzo’s Restaurant................................19 Cortland Lions Club We do not keep regular office hours but if
Friends of the Cortland Library
Foley’s Fotos.......................................23 Mike Hummell 330-372-7951 you leave us a message, we will return your
Di Matiejevic 330-637-2717
Garden Brook......................................14 Moose Lodge #1012 call as soon as possible.
League of Women Voters of Trumbull County
330-637-9957 Terri Crabbs 330-637-3845
Gillette Nursing Home........................12 Warren-Trumbull Branch of AAUW
Greenwood Insurance Corner...............7
SCOPE
Jennifer Soloman 330-637-3483 Darlene Fry / Diane Jordan The Cortland News will no longer
Harrington Hoppe & Mitchel................5 Cortland Masonic Lodge #529 330-637-3010 be accepting any facsimile “fax”
High Street Fitness..............................10 330-638-3110 documents. Please direct all
communications to the following
Jody Sova, Northwood Realty .............7 Please contact the Cortland News if you would like your organization listed here. email addresses.
Lake Tavern.........................................21
Article submissions to:
Lou Wollam Chevrolet........................24
MacKenzie Catering...........................14
Our Next Issue....Feb. 3, 2018 editor@cortlandnews.net
Mark Thomas Ford.............................15 Our theme will be Valentine’s Day & Bridal Issue Display and classified advertising and
Mayflower-Wollam Insurance.............17 Article Deadline by Jan. 19 • Display Advertising Deadline is Jan. 24 photographs to:
sales@cortlandnews.net
Menards.................................................8 Email articles to editor@cortlandnews.net
Middlefield Bank..................................5 The Cortland News is published every
Midway Garage Door.........................16 The mission of the Cortland News is to focus on the positive aspects and events of our community. Our goal is to inspire three weeks free of charge and mailed
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Music 101.............................................4 pride and bring the residents of our community closer to one another by providing accurate, timely and useful information. We via USPS to over 5000 area residents
hold ourselves to high standards of journalism and strive to be a source of trust for our readers. and businesses in Cortland and parts
Noble Reynolds Insurance....................3 Based on the policy of the Cortland News to print positive news about our community, we reserve the right to reject
Northwood / Eaton................................4 contributed material considered inappropriate. We reserve the right to edit information accepted for publication for accuracy, style,
of Bazetta Township.
Ohio Living / Lake Vista.....................17 length, spelling, grammar, and clarity.
Petrosky Brothers..................................3 The Cortland News wishes to present a fair and accurate news report. If you have a concern about anything published, Scan to visit Cortland News
please call our office at 330-565-2637 and leave a message for our Manager or Editor.
Pizza Joe’s...........................................19 Death notices and obituaries will be printed in the Cortland News at the request of the family. Arrangement should be made
Quilters Fancy.......................................6 to have information for death notices and obituaries sent directly to the Cortland News from the funeral home. Space restraints
Rienzi’s Quality Car Care.....................3 may require some editing. Publication dates for the Cortland News may prohibit an obituary from appearing prior to a funeral
or memorial service.
Shafer Winans.....................................13
Sparkle................................................18 While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this newspaper, the Cortland News cannot be
The New You......................................12 held responsible for any errors or ommisions
Tried & True Cleaning..........................9
Vlad Pediatrics....................................10 Cortland News Self Serve Paper Box Locations
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Top Notch Diner El Terrero
See Business Cards on Page 23 Lakeside Sport Shop Vasilios
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Cortland News - January 13, 2018 - Calendar Page 3
Community Events
Event Calendar Jan. 13 to Feb. 3
Cortland City/Bazetta Township and Lakeview School Board meetings and
schedules. See pg. 2 and 5
Lakeview Local School activities and sports schedules visit www.lakeviewlocal.
org.
American Red Cross blood donations, various dates. www.redcrossblood.org or
1-800-733-2767.
18 Annual Antique Motorcycle Exhibit presents “The Motor,” National Packard
th
Museum, Warren, through May 20. See pg. 14
Bristol Public Library events, See pg. 19
Cortland Branch Library events, See pg. 19
Cortland Veterans Memorial Committee essay contests for Lakeview school
students and adults beginning Jan. 22 and ending March 5. See pg. 6
Johnston Senior Center offers hot meals Monday through Friday at noon.
“Musicians and Scholars: The Dana Family of Warren, Ohio,” Sutliff Museum,
second floor of the Warren-Trumbull County Public Library, 444 Mahoning
Ave., Warren, through January 2018.
OhioCAN Blessing Bags project for homeless population, items dropped off at
city hall.
Trumbull County Travel Club trips, various dates. See pg. 13
Youngstown Nighthawks Soccer League, Cortland League schedule, visit
https://www.facebook.com/ytownnigthhawks
JANUARY
13 Random Acts of Artists exhibition opens, Trumbull Art Gallery Warren.
14 W.D. Packard Concert Band, Packard Music Hall, 3 p.m.
15 Martin Luther King Jr. Day observance. City offices closed.
16 Ohio Living Lake Vista Tuesdays at the Lake Lectures with Trumbull, Dr.
Casey Yossa discusses vascular disease, 2 p.m., 303 N. Mecca St., Cortland,
330-638-2420. See pg. 17
17 Community After School Program resumes for 4th, 5th and 6th grade students
in Lakeview Middle School cafeteria, 3-5 p.m., sponsored by Cortland United
Methodist Church.
20 20th Mosquito Lake Polar Plunge, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Benefits Special Olympics
of Ohio. See pg. 11
20 League of Women Voters public official’s brunch, Café 422, Warren, 1:30
p.m.
23 Ohio Living Lake Vista Bingo, 3:30-4:30 p.m., bingo and refreshments, 303
N. Mecca St., Cortland, 330-638-2420. See pg. 17
26 6th Annual Evening of Wine & Chocolate, benefits Animal Welfare League,
Leo’s Ristorante, Howland, 6-9 p.m., 330-539-5300.
26 St. John Orthodox Church fish fry dinner, 4-7 p.m., 2220 Reeves Road NE,
Warren. See pg. 17
27 21st Annual Stardust Ball, benefits the Vlad Pediatric’s Relay for Life Team,
St. Demetrios Banquet Center, 3223 Atlantic Ave., Warren, 6-10:30 p.m. 330-
841-7337.
FEBRUARY
2 St. John Orthodox Church fish fry dinner, 4-7 p.m., 2220 Reeves Road NE,
Warren. See pg. 17
2 Mosquito Lake Dog Park Friends seminar, Mosquito Lake State Park, 1439
state Route 5, 6-8 p.m. Registration 330-544-4682. See pg. 8
Page 4 Cortland News - January 13, 2018 - Business
Midwest Ventures acquires Centerra aids Camelot Center
Huntington building Centerra in Cortland
recently held a fund raiser for
the Camelot Center. Patrons
Midwest Ventures & Consulting its own parking.” donated hundreds of dollars
(MVC), LLC, a real estate investment Although plans are still being in merchandise and cash
and management firm, has formed an formulated as to the building’s future, for the Center. Brian Hall,
investor group and acquired the office the investor group has been particularly manager of Centerra, said
center in downtown Warren known impressed and encouraged by the “Camelot does a wonderful
as the Huntington building located enthusiasm, plans, and execution by job working with people
on Courthouse Square. Steven R. private investors in the downtown such as of every age helping them
Lewis, president of MVC, serves as the Mark Marvin. deal with a number of issues
managing partner for the investor group “I worked in downtown Warren through horses. We just
that purchased the property. for nearly 30 years. During that time, I wanted to do something to
“We are very pleased to complete observed multiple revitalization plans help this great non-profit.”
this transaction,” Lewis said. “The get formulated but with few noteworthy The Camelot Center
Huntington building represents one of results,” Lewis said. “That is clearly not is a non-profit therapeutic
the finest office centers in the Mahoning the case today. We share Mr. Marvin’s horseback riding facility in
Valley with a rich history. The building enthusiasm and will look for opportunities Southington. Established in
offers panoramic views of the downtown to collaborate in an effort to improve the
that include Courthouse Square, the quality of downtown life for individuals 1994, its mission is to enrich
Mahoning River and Perkins Park. In and companies alike. Our goal is to have the lives of members of the
addition, it is rare to find downtown this office complex be the hub for business community through their
commercial office buildings that has all in downtown Warren.” interactions with horses. Regardless of their physical, mental, or emotional ability,
riders are introduced to basic horsemanship. Riders can be as young as four to
senior citizens. Their riders may be able-bodied or face challenges. The Camelot
Center has assisted individuals with many conditions, including autism, Down
syndrome, PTSD, multiple sclerosis, emotional issues, juvenile arthritis and much
more.
Business News and Notes
By Thom Foley
Cortland Lanes will be hosting the 39th WARREN USBC BA FINALS on Jan. 14
at noon. This is the first time they have had the honor of hosting the FINALS! This
is the ‘BEST of the BEST’ tournament.
Girt’s Music 101 has opened a new location on S. High Street near Sparkle.
Attend their grand opening starting Jan. 27 and running through Feb. 14. Be sure
to stop in and register for many great prizes they are giving away. Welcome to
Cortland!
Also on Jan. 27 will be the Grand Opening for Quilter’s Fancy’s NEW
LOCATION at 225 S. High St. from 10 to 4. There will be refreshments, prizes
and free demos. Anyone can register to win a $100 basket. Another great Cortland
business that is growing and staying in our community.
Do you know how the new tax bill will affect your taxes and/or your
retirement? Tom Shortreed and his team at Ameriprise can get you the answers
you need.
Auntie V’s Pizzeria is CLOSED for vacation Jan. 15 – 30. They will reopen Jan.
31.
Beef’O’Brady’s next Sip N Paint is Jan. 21. They have game day specials for all
of the playoff games and the Super Bowl.
Did you know that Campbell Carpet has more than just carpet? They have a
great selection of luxury vinyl plank and luxury vinyl tile in wood, tile, and stone
design, floating floor with interlocking installation.
I got into a fender bender over the holidays. Daffron Auto Body made my car
look good as new. They can do the same for yours.
Jody Sova tells us that homes are selling great right now. Want to sell yours or
buy a new one? CALL JODY!”
Noble Reynolds Insurance is a long time ERIE agent. Great insurance company
and a great agency serving our community for decades. Let them give you a bid.
Dr. Vlad’s Office has been keeping children healthy in Trumbull County since
1965. They can keep your children healthy, too.
Did you know that Action Physical Therapy will give you a free evaluation?
Call for details.
Cortland Mower has a special going
on now through the end of February.
FREE pickup and delivery of any mower
for an annual tune up. They have special
pricing also. My mower is there – yours
can be also.
Are you an ice fisherman? Lakeside
Sport Shop has everything you will need
– including a very large selection of beer
and wine. Stop in and see them.
Petrosky Brothers Construction has
been helping to build and remodel our
community for 25 years! Start the new
year off with that interior remodel you
have been talking about. Or plan for the
outdoor remodel/addition now.
Lake Tavern Family Restaurant
reminds you to place your wing orders
for the playoff games and the Super Bowl
early. Their award winning wings are
heavily in demand! Check out the daily
specials, too.
Cortland News - January 13, 2018 - Community Page 5
Service line protection available for city of
Cortland homeowners
The city of Cortland has endorsed This program is voluntary for residents
Service Line Warranties of America and provided at no cost to the city of
(SLWA) to offer protection for Cortland and no public funds are used
homeowners for Exterior Water Service to promote or administer the program.
Line Coverage and Exterior Sewer/ “Our service plans not only cover
Septic Line Coverage. The coverage is the cost of the repair, they also provide
voluntary and available at affordable homeowners with reputable, local
monthly or annual prices. Founded in contractors who will do the best possible
2003, SLWA has partnered with over 400 job,” said Tom Rusin, CEO of SLWA
leading cities and municipalities in the parent HomeServe USA. “We’re thrilled
U.S. to provide repair service plans that to be endorsed by the city of Cortland
offer peace of mind and convenience. and look forward to the opportunity to
“Many homeowners do not know provide city of Cortland homeowners
that damage to the service lines on with the assistance they need when
their property are their responsibility faced with a home repair emergency.”
to repair,” said Jim Woofter, mayor SLWA has been recognized as the
of Cortland. “In the event of a service nation’s largest and most trusted source
line emergency, the homeowner is of utility line plans endorsed by the
responsible for scheduling the repair National League of Cities (NLC). The
and covering the associated cost. As company is committed to customer
city of Cortland homes age along with service, ethical marketing practices and
the infrastructure serving them, SLWA maintaining an A+ accredited rating
repair plans provide homeowners with with the Better Business Bureau. For
an optional peace of mind solution so questions about this service, or to enroll,
they can be better prepared in the event please contact SLWA at 866-922-9006 or
of these unexpected repairs.” visit www.slwofa.com.
The SLWA Service Line Warranty About Service Line Warranties of
Program protects against damage America
to pipes on homeowners’ property. Service Line Warranties of America
Repairs to these pipes are not covered (SLWA) is part of HomeServe USA
by basic homeowners insurance or by Corp (HomeServe), a leading provider
the city of Cortland. If a customer’s line of home repair solutions serving over
is in need of repair, a simple call to the 3.1 million customers across the U.S.
SLWA 24-hour hotline will dispatch a and Canada. Founded in 2003, SLWA
local, licensed contractor familiar with is a source of utility line protection
local code. There are no service fees or programs endorsed by the National
deductibles. Many factors contribute League of Cities. Together with
to the life expectancy of a service HomeServe, SLWA is dedicated to
line including the age, type of piping supplying best-in-class repair plans and
material, soil conditions and installation delivering superior customer service to
quality – all factors that are covered consumers through over 475 leading
through the SLWA protection program. city, municipal and utility partners.
Cortland new council members
sworn in
Law Director Patrick Wilson swears in newly elected council members Don
Moore, Kathy Fleischer, Deidre Petrosky and Kevin Piros. Following the swearing
in, council members elected Petrosky, president and Piros vice president of council.
Page 6 Cortland News - January 13, 2018 - Community
Cortland Veteran’s Dennis Linville retires from City Government
Committee By Sally Lane
sponsors essay Cortland was still a village when Dennis in 1966 (before football) and his sister Janelle, who
contests Linville first became a councilman. The town
hall was next to the Fire Department on
recently passed away, graduated in 1972.
After high school, Dennis went to
Lattin Street. He was council president Mount Union College, graduating in
The Cortland Veterans Memorial when Cortland became a city in 1981 1973 with a Bachelor of Arts degree
Committee is sponsoring two essay and the new City Hall was built in political science. In 1975 he
contests for Lakeview school students and opened in 1989. Then he took earned a Masters degree in Public
and adults beginning Jan. 22 and a break for a few years, only to Administration. After that he
ending March 5. Contest coordinator come back as mayor for six became a banker for his day
Bob Woofter says the purpose of the years, until 1999. After that job, retiring a year and a half
contests is to drive interest in important he took another small break, ago from Middlefield Bank
values. Unlike essay contests of the past, and has been a councilman as senior vice president and
each of the school grades involved will and council president for area executive.
be assessed and awarded by itself so the last 11 years. Mayor Jim Cortland has always
that lesser grades are not competing Woofter and City Council been his home and he
with higher. A new twist is the adult recently honored Dennis loves that. He and his wife,
competition. for his 30 years of service Judith, have two grown
“It’s apparent from the volume of to the city. But his roots are children, Erin and Brandon.
postings on our local Facebook pages that deeper than just 30 years. “Cortland is a great place
adults in the community have important, Dennis was born and to live and bring up a
meaningful opinions. This contest will raised in Cortland, as were family,” he said. “It is always
give them an additional opportunity growing, sometimes slower
to tell us what they think on significant his parents, grandparents,
issues,” Woofter said. aunts, uncles, their spouses than other times, but always
Specific details for students will be and cousins. “Roots” in this growing, and is a wonderful
communicated in the schools and on town don’t go much deeper! place to live. We have great fire
the school Facebook page. Meanwhile, Some people will remember and police departments – they do
the adult only topic is “Our National purchasing their auto license plates a fantastic job day after day, and
Anthem; What It Means to You and What at his father Richard Linville’s BMV our school system is super.” He likes
You Think it Should Mean to Others.” in the office behind Linville’s clothing being involved with his home town,
Woofter says entrees may be store on Main Street. Others remember and is active on the Lake Vista Board of
handwritten, typed or computer printed, buying ice cream at Biggin’s Dairy. His Directors, and is a member of many local and
sent by regular mail or emailed to: Bob mother, Betty Biggin Linville wrote an article for the area organizations. “The town is friendly. People feel
Woofter, 3499 Bradley Brownlee Road, “Cortland News” when Cortland Elementary School closed welcome here,” he added.
Cortland, OH 44410; email: AmpOfOhio@ in 2009 that since before 1926, starting with her mother, there When asked what he would like to do now that he
gmail.com. Should residents of local have been Biggins and Linvilles in the Cortland Schools. doesn’t have to attend two council meetings a month, he
retirement or care facilities want to Dennis has the distinction of being Lakeview High said he is looking forward to playing some golf, working
participate, the committee can arrange School’s first quarterback when the school began a football around the house and maybe a little traveling… not too much
pickup at the respective offices. For program in the 1966-1967 school year. He graduated in traveling, though, he said. Cortland is where he loves to be.
additional information contact Bob 1969. His brother Barry, who now lives in Idaho, graduated Congratulations!
Woofter, 330-442-9669.
Cortland News - January 13, 2018 - Community Page 7
By Officer Donald Utterback, Bazetta Police Department
On behalf of the Bazetta Township avoid this, pull your vehicle back and
Police Department, we would like to forth in the driveway and put multiple
wish everyone a happy and prosperous tracks in the snow so the possible
New Year. Now that all the presents burglar is unable to tell if you are home
have been unwrapped and the holidays or not. Another sign the burglars look
are over, how are you going to for in the snow is footprints. They are
protect your new prized possessions? able to tell if someone has left the house
According to the FBI Uniform Crime and not returned. So again, make
Report, a burglary happens every 14.6 multiple footprints in the snow so the
seconds. The average burglary costs burglar will not know if you are home
the home owner approximately $2,200 or not.
worth of stolen goods and damage When purchasing high dollar
to the house while making entry. items such as televisions, computers, or
According to cityrating.com, statistics anything else that comes in large boxes,
show that the burglary rates in Cortland break the boxes down and dispose of
show well below the national and state them in the garbage can. Leaving the
averages, but are projected to be above boxes at the roadway only serves as a
the levels reported in 2010. With the billboard showing that you got a new
national economy down and the ever item that may appeal to a suspected
present drug problem in the area, every burglar. When purchasing high dollar
precaution needs to be made to avoid items, write the serial numbers down
becoming a statistic. and keep them in a safe place so that if
One of the most basic deterrents to the unfortunate circumstance happens
avoid a burglary is lighting. Inside your and the item is stolen, you can give the
residence or outside your residence, the officers the serial numbers for the report
one thing a burglar wants to prevent which will aid in trying to get your
is being spotted. Burglars prefer to items back if they happen to end up at
slip in and slip out undetected, so the the pawn shop.
installation of outdoor motion detector Authorship of this column alternates
lighting would be a great deterrent. The between the Cortland and Bazetta Police
lights are cost effective because they Departments.
only come on when movement triggers
them on. Also, lamps indoors set on
timers could show the appearance that
someone is home.
Be sure that all the doors and
windows are locked. Even if you are
just leaving the house for a little while,
it only takes a short period of time for a
burglar to make entry into your house
and make off with your goods. Also
make sure that you have a padlock
on your shed, and that you lock your
car doors, even when parked in your
driveway.
During the winter months, one
of the easiest ways for a suspected
burglar to tell if there is any activity at
the residence is by the tire tracks in the
fresh snow, especially if snow has fallen
overnight. When you leave for work,
there is only one set of tire tracks in the
snow showing that someone has left. To
Mobile Meals
looking for
volunteers
Trumbull Mobile Meals (TMM),
a community-based service agency
dedicated to providing a home-
delivered meal service to Trumbull
County residents who are homebound,
needs volunteers to help deliver meals.
TMM uses 45 to 50 volunteers per
day to prepare, package and deliver
meals to more than 200 individuals on
a daily basis. People can volunteer as
infrequently as once a month. For more
information or to volunteer, call Terri
Dean at TMM at 330-394-2538.
Page 8 Cortland News - January 13, 2018 - Community
Greenwood family donates Children enjoy Sled Hill
$5,000 to Veterans Memorial
Pictured at the Greenwood dealership in Cortland, are Ian McAleer and Dick McClain,
committee members, and Chris and Patrick Greenwood.
The Cortland Veterans Memorial Ian McAleer, project chairman,
received a major contribution from thanked the Greenwood family for
Chris and Patrick Greenwood, and being one of the leaders among the
they will be permanently recognized local businesses to demonstrate
on one of the stone benches when the their strong support for building the
memorial project is constructed in 2018. memorial.
Local students recently enjoyed sled riding down Cortland’s Sled Hill during
a day off of school because of a snow day. They include Ben and Easton Bradley,
Lakeview Middle School; and Matt and Nick Seikel from JFK Lower Campus.
Mosquito Lake Dog Park Friends
offer seminar
Mosquito Lake Dog Park Friends will hold a seminar on Feb. 2 at the Mosquito
Lake State Park office at 1439 state Route 5, from 6 to 8 p.m. The seminar will be
conducted by Jenny Falvey, owner of Dog Smartz Unleashed. The seminar will
cover dogs who are fearful of thunderstorms, fireworks and other sounds and
what to do to correct these problems. Cash donations will be taken for Legacy Dog
Rescue to purchase dog food. Since space is limited, there is a limit of 25 people. To
register, call 330-544-4682.
Cortland News - January 13, 2018 - Community Page 9
Happy New Year! And is it ever plant in COMPLETE darkness for 14
freezing right now! Awesome cold CONTINUOUS hours each night for 8 to
spell since Christmas! Can’t wait 10 weeks. This can be done by moving
for the January thaw and warmer plants into a dark room or by putting
temperatures! a large box over them. During the day,
The “old wives tale” that poinsettias allow 6 to 8 hours of bright sunlight.
are poisonous is simply not true. The Follow these directions faithfully and
Society of American Florists and The your plants will produce a colorful
Ohio State University conducted a display next Christmas. Enjoy!
scientific investigation disproving the Happy Gardening!
charge that poinsettias are harmful. So… Kathleen Ferris is a Trumbull County
if you enjoyed a magnificent poinsettia Ohio State Extension Master Gardener and
for the holidays and want to keep it, with a Cortland resident.
proper care your poinsettia can last past
the holiday season. Here are tips from
the Poinsettia Growers Association.
Put your plant in indirect sunlight for
at least six hours a day in temperatures
between 68 and 70 degrees. Water the
poinsettia thoroughly when the soil is
dry to your touch and fertilize after the
blooms are finished with a balanced all-
purpose fertilizer.
When the colored bracts begin
to turn or fall off around early April,
cut the plant back leaving 4 to 6 buds
and continue to keep it near a sunny
window, water and fertilize regularly.
By the end of May, there should be
vigorous new growth.
As autumn approaches, the
poinsettia starts to set new buds
and produce flowers as the nights
lengthen. Beginning Oct. 1, keep the
Page 10 Cortland News - January 13, 2018 - Community
The 910th and YARS – a commentary by the commander
By Col. Daniel J. Sarachene
As a resident of the Mahoning Valley Valley, please accept a heartfelt thank are sworn to do. Fiscal responsibility, YARS and the loss of the installation’s
for nearly 30 years and commander of you for your continued support of our reduced budgets and doing more with $100 million annual economic impact
the 910th Airlift Wing and installation YARS family. Whether you are attending less is one thing. As adaptive leaders and and its role as one of the area’s top
commander of Youngstown Air Reserve a public event at the installation such as Service members, we will get the job done employers would absolutely devastate
Station, Ohio (YARS) for nearly one year, an air show or just saying “Thank you no matter the circumstances. But to face the Mahoning Valley. As our voice in
I wanted to take this opportunity to write for your service” in passing at a local a financial “great unknown” every few Columbus, your advocacy has never
to everyone who holds a stake in the store, restaurant or gas station, know months is, without question, the largest been more critical than now regarding
future of our military installation. that your kind thoughts and deeds challenge we face in getting the job done the future of YARS.
On Veterans Day, across the United mean the world to everyone serving at for the American people. Finally, to our local civic leaders,
States and here in the Valley, Americans the 910th. If I could humbly make one To our state delegation, thank you for the time is now to show pride in your
took a moment from our busy lives to stop request, it would be to urge each for supporting recent local and state efforts hometown military installation. If
and reflect upon the great sacrifices our you to let our elected officials know how to unify and present a single voice in you haven’t visited YARS lately or
Service men and women make in defense important our installation is to you, to Columbus regarding our military assets participated in an organization like
of our great nation. Every November, the Mahoning Valley and to the national in Eastern Ohio and across the Buckeye EOMAC or the Youngstown Air Reserve
legislators, local leaders, and patriotic defense by calling their offices, sending State. When the Eastern Ohio Military Base Community Council, you need to.
citizens alike hold receptions and an email or writing them a letter. Affairs Commission was formed at the We host numerous events throughout
recognition ceremonies to commemorate To our federal delegation, your behest of a past YARS commander, a the year that seek to engage leaders from
and honor America’s military heroes. A vocal support and attendance at events majority of Valley representatives heeded local communities, and we welcome you
good thing – but, frankly, giving praise is is appreciated and welcomed. But your the call. But like our federal delegation, to come out and take pride in what we
not the same as providing the resources efforts can’t end at the microphone. our state delegates must continue the fight have here in the Valley. Rest assured,
needed to preserve and fortify our local The United States of America, the most and make real progress to unify Ohio in your constituents want and need that
warfighters in the face of a daunting prosperous nation on planet Earth, has the way we have seen 36 others states do it: support. We have over 1,600 reserve
operational pace. There are fundamental been dangling on a financial shoestring through state-level, long-term advocacy citizen airmen calling YARS their military
issues that must be addressed soon to via a series of continuing resolution plans that reach from the governor’s “home” – more than 1,100 of these Service
avoid regression of and, if at all possible, for more than eight years and under a office to the state House and down to the members live less than 70 miles from the
increase the critical military value of budget sequestration since March 2013. local level. For example, since the 2005 air station. We welcome each of you,
YARS. For a federal installation such as YARS, BRAC round, the state of Connecticut has as their elected representatives, to visit
So what does this mean? It this absence of a set annual budget dedicated 40 million of their state budget YARS. You can contact us by phone at
means certain groups with ties to the severely limits our operational ability. dollars to prevent encroachment and 330-609-1236 or via e-mail at 910aw.pa@
Youngstown-Warren metropolitan area Government inaction at the federal build military value surrounding their us.af.mil to make arrangements to do so.
must step up and answer the call to level has handcuffed the U.S. military. U.S. Navy installations. In 2017 alone, At the end of each and every day,
ensure that your air station is resourced For nearly a decade, the new norm is that the state of Texas allotted $20 million of you can rest easy knowing that the men
and supported in a way that will allow our military units are given indicators their state budget dollars to ensure the and women of the 910th Airlift Wing
it to be viable and dependable. Action that funds will be available but seldom continued well-being and future growth are doing their jobs with excellence and
must be taken by our federal, state and is there a forecast of when these crucial of their defense communities. pride and without fail, all while being
local elected leaders to set YARS up for resources will be received. It’s nearly While the state legislature has good stewards of the resources at our
future success regarding any further Air impossible to provide the type of critical recently dedicated dollars to a few disposal. What we need, however, to
Force programmatic changes or from, performance we expect from the finest programs, a plan for annually allocated reach our vision of providing unrivaled
what many view as an inevitability, fighting force in the world when we are budget dollars to solidify the footing fiscal tactical airlift, aerial spray and agile
another Base Realignment and Closure not able to properly plan or execute the footing of Ohio’s military assets does not combat support and being always
(BRAC) round. mission. Congress must pass a budget exist. When dollars do enter the budget, ready to answer our nation’s call are
To the residents of the Mahoning allowing the military to do the job we they are often pigeonholed for exclusive those things mentioned above to be
use by larger installations in the state, thoughtfully considered and acted upon
installations that should be invested in, if at all possible. After all, actions do
but realistically do not face closure from speak louder than words and the cost of
a BRAC round. A loss of a single mission inaction, in this case, could be more than
at a place like Wright-Patterson Air all of us who hold a stake in the future
Force Base will not devastate Dayton’s of Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio
local economy. However, the closure of can endure.Cortland News - January 13, 2018 - Community Page 11
Strimbu Memorial Fund
distributes over $147,000 in grants
By Jean A. Corliss
At its recent 29th Annual Gift Giving meeting
the Strimbu Memorial Fund Board of Directors
voted to disperse grant allocations to local economic
development and charitable organizations and
individuals in need totaling $147,250.
On Dec. 15, individuals representing
these non-profits, charitable groups and those
organizations involved in economic advancement,
gathered at Penn-Northwest Development Corp. The 12th annual Mosquito Lake Polar collect your official 2017 Polar Plunge
in Sharon, Pa., to receive their grants distributed Plunge,” in support of Special Olympics t-shirts, wristbands and any incentive
by the Strimbu Memorial Fund Board of Directors. Ohio, will be held on Saturday, Jan. 20. prizes earned. Onsite registration is
Along with individuals in need, grants were awarded to the following As part of the Polar Plunge experience, also available and cash, checks (made
organizations: participants obtain monetary pledges to payable to Special Olympics Ohio), and
• Community Library of the Shenango Valley earn the privilege of jumping into the credit/debit cards will be accepted.
• Glamorous Gutless Girls frigid waters of Mosquito Lake. There is an 11 a.m. check-in/
• Home for Jaime Plungers are required to raise a registration on the day of the plunge,
• Inspiring Minds minimum of $75 or $50 (students) in Saturday, Jan. 20 at Mosquito Lake
• Joshua’s Haven pledges by the day of the event. Plungers beach, 1439 state Route 305, Cortland.
• Meals on Wheels Shenango Valley must be a minimum of eight years of age All plungers must check-in/register at
• Meals on Wheels Trumbull County to participate. the registration tent that morning (or
• Mercer County Coalition for Drug Awareness
After registering online at http:// attend early check-in on Friday, Jan. 19).
• Mercer County Mentoring
• Military Affairs of Northeast Ohio www.kintera.org/faf/home/default. Registered plungers will need to turn in
• Penn-Northwest Development Corp. asp?ievent=1177420, be sure to create pledges raised off-line and collect their
• Prince of Peace Center your own fundraising page. You can t-shirts, wristbands and incentive prizes.
• Shop with a Cop Program—Farrell customize your page and email your At 1 p.m., there will be a costume
• The American Red Cross, Lake to River Chapter family and friends. You can earn contest with a chance to win a gift
• The Hope Center for Arts & Technology incentive prizes by raising additional card. The plunge will be held at 1:30
• The Salvation Army—Sharon funds. If you have previously registered p.m., followed by a Post-Plunge Party
• United Way of Mercer County online for a Polar Plunge or another from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Cortland Moose
• West Hill Ministries Special Olympics Ohio event, please log- Lodge. Prizes will be awarded to the top
“These grants are essential to the organizations that assist in economic in with your username and password. three fundraising individuals and top
development efforts and provide assistance and programs to those in need,” said Avoid the lines on Plunge Day and fundraising team. Guests of plungers
Bill Strimbu. “Their work is extremely important and beneficial to our surrounding attend early check-in at the Cortland will be charged a $5 donation to attend
communities.” Moose Family Center on Friday, Jan. the Post-Plunge Party.
Also at its Annual Gift Giving meeting, Bernard Carpenter, James Grasso, Jerry 19 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The center is For more information and updates
Hrabosky, Ron Rice and Bill Strimbu were re-elected to the Strimbu Memorial Fund located at 6400 state Route 46, Cortland. about the Mosquito Lake Polar Plunge
Board of Directors for three year terms ending in 2020. Here you can also turn in any offline contact Kate Burdett at kburdett@sooh.
Since its creation in 1990, the Strimbu Memorial Fund has provided over $3.3 (cash or check) money you’ve raised, org, 614-239-7050.
million in donations to local economic development, individuals, scholarships and
charitable organizations. Just this past year, the fund awarded $207,000 in such
grants and scholarships to local students.
“It is just as important as what we do as an organization as the dollar amount
that has been given over the years,” said President of the Board Jim Grasso. “None of
this would have happened without Nick Strimbu Jr. as our first leader.”
The 21th Annual Wild Game Dinner is being planned for Feb. 18, along with
the 29th Annual Strimbu Memorial BBQ set for May 2. Funds raised by the two
events will enable the SMF to continue its philanthropic support of area charitable
initiatives.
More information about the Strimbu Memorial Fund is available at the Memorial
Fund’s website, strimbumemorialfund.com.Page 12 Cortland News - January 13, 2018 - Community
Santa comes to Cortland
Santa and Mrs. Claus arrived at the Opera House courtesy of the Cortland Fire
Department fire truck on Saturday, Dec. 9. A line of thrilled children and their
parents applauded and followed the couple into the building where members of
the Cortland Rotary had prepared treats and crafts.
5 winter getaway tips
(StatePoint) Winter is an especially in winter, can be
ideal time to travel, whether your dehydrating and dry out skin. Stay
motivation is to escape the cold hydrated and moisturized while
weather or to frolic in it. Here are traveling to ensure optimal comfort.
five travel tips for better winter Pack lip balm and moisturizer with
vacations. SPF. Also, bring along an empty water
1. Leverage deals. Look for bottle in your carry-on gear to fill up
destinations offering discounts and after you pass through security. This
deals. There are plenty of choices a way, you won’t have to wait for that
bit off the beaten path. Both warm drink cart to come down the aisle in
and cold climate locations will have order to hydrate.
discounted flights and hotel packages 3. Stay sharp. Jet lag is rough
in winter months, so choose your no matter what, so make sure your
preferred type of weather and search travel accessories prepare you to
for the savings. keep up with time zone changes
2. Don’t dry out. Flying, from anywhere in the world. Look
for a timepiece, such as the Casio
Edifice EQB501DB-2A that features
Bluetooth connectivity. A single
button accesses your smartphone to
automatically adjust to the new time.
4. Pack smart. If you choose a
snowy getaway, rent winter sports
gear on-site to save yourself the hassle
of lugging it with you to the airport
and checking it as oversize baggage.
If you’re opting for a warm climate,
dress in layers to travel so you don’t
have to fill precious bag space with
heavy clothing items you won’t use
once you’re there.
5. Plan R&R. After the stress of
the holidays, a winter getaway can be
the perfect opportunity for relaxation.
So, even if you are adventuring to see
all the sights your destination has to
offer, make sure to also plan some
downtime. Schedule a spa treatment,
a wine tasting or whatever will give
you an opportunity to just unwind.Cortland News - January 13, 2018 - Community Page 13
Trumbull County Travel Club’s MetroParks summer photo
2018 trips set winner named
Pictured front row: Gloria Hruby, Gene Fowler, Sally Fowler, Karen Jackson and Kathy
Allen. Back: row: MeriBeth Feher, Mary Alice Neiss, Nancy Malone, JoAnn Baugh,
Marilyn Kegasise, Peggy Boyd, Phyliss Kelsh.
Trumbull County Travel Club Finger Lake Region in June plus
members gathered at the Cortland the October “Fall Scenic Tour” to
SCOPE for holiday fellowship and Boston, Cape Cod and Southern Trumbull County MetroParks, in partnership with Trumbull County Soil and
to listen to the 2018 year’s upcoming New England, rounded out the Water District and Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership, is proud to announce
day excursions and the two to seven day’s presentations of the longer Lisa Lynn Bickel of Fowler, the winner of the 2017 Fall Photo Contest. The winner
day vacations. trips. Day trips were discussed was chosen by the number of likes they received on the MetroParks Facebook page.
On March 20-21, just before and brochures and literature were The Winter 2018 Photo Contest is underway for the best picture at Trumbull
Easter, the group will travel to distributed to all members present County MetroParks park or property. Photos are now being accepted for the winter
Lancaster, Penn. to the Sight & Sound that day. season with a deadline of 2 p.m. on Feb.28, 2018. All rules and regulations for the
Theater to witness the production All members were invited contest are posted on the MetroParks website at www.trumbullmetroparks.org.
of “Jesus.” By motor coach they after the meeting to a Christmas Each season people need to email photos to Zachary.svette@
will travel to Pennsylvania but open house at the secretary’s home trumbullmetroparks.org. To be eligible for the photo contest, the email must say
will take the train home. This is an in Howland. The holiday spirit what park and the date the picture was taken. At the end of season, finalists will
overnighter that does not include enveloped members as they toured be chosen and sent to be judged by Facebook fans. One photo per season will be
the usual Amish stops. The town the house decorated with more declared the winner.
of Lititz will be the feature for the than 70 trees and Santa figures and Winning photos will be published on its website, via social media outlets and
second day. Two dinners and birds and snowmen intermingled in some cases, in its publications. Winners also receive a Trumbull MetroParks and
breakfast are included for $339 per throughout the house. Trumbull Soil and Water Conservation District prize pack.
person; double. Membership in the Trumbull
Wendt Tours presented a slide County Travel Club is open to any
show of the three longer vacations. person over the age of 21 with a desire
April 16 through April 22, the
members will be in Oklahoma City
to see new places, meet new friends
and travel in a safe environment.
Trumbull Republicans hold
to tour the Oklahoma City National
Memorial, the historic Bricktown,
The club uses motor-coaches, trains,
airplanes and have cruised. When Christmas party
the Cowboy Museum and shop going to and from the airports, the
down in the Stockyard area. This trip group leaves from Howland by
also features three days in Branson bus and returns to Howland by
with three shows and tickets to bus. There is no membership fee to
the Titanic before departing for St. belong to the club. For information
Louis Gateway Arch and Casey, Ill. on all upcoming trips, please call the
A summer min-vacation to the secretary at 330-856-5398.
Red Hatters visit Castle Noel
The Trumbull County Republican Party held a Christmas celebration brunch
on Saturday, Dec. 16 at DiLucia’s Banquet Center on Elm Road in Warren.
Queen Judie Attendees filled a truck with donated personal care items and clothing to be
Shortreed of the Red Hat delivered to the long-term care facility at the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical
Society and her chapter Center. Numerous candidates and elected officials were in attendance.
had a royal tour of Castle Pictured, front row from left are: Judge Thomas Campbell, Judge Colleen
Noel in Medina. It is O’Toole, Chris DePizzo, Congressman Bill Johnson, Martha Yoder, Congressman
the world’s largest year Dave Joyce, Lakeview School Board member Mary Williams and Kevin Wyndham,
round indoor Christmas Trumbull County GOP chairman. Back row from left are: Matt Lynch, Judge Mary
entertainment attraction. DeGenaro, Lordstown Mayor Arno Hill, Liberty School Board member Scott
The ladies were sent Davis, Mike Gibbons; and State Board of Education member Sarah Fowler.
down the Santa’s
chimney, climbed the
mountain and slid
back down and went
through a blizzard
vortex tunnel. The castle
has animated New York Pictured are Pam Lindley, Queen Judie Shortreed, Jeri
City department store Fleischer and Mary Louise Anspach.
Christmas windows
of the past, Uncle Eddie’s mobile home from “Christmas Vacation,” an amazing
collection of a toyland experience from the 50s and the “Holly”wood Christmas
Movieland props and costume collection.Page 14 Cortland News - January 13, 2018 - Community
New benefits and insurance options Antique motorcycle exhibit
you can expect in 2018 presents “The Motor”
(StatePoint) Ever wondered wheth- • Financial and legal fitness: Access The National Packard Museum’s Motorcycle production was
er your insurance policy was actually to financial and legal advisors who can 18th Annual Antique Motorcycle Exhibit revolutionized in 1895, when the
working for you? You may be in luck, as educate consumers on the preparation of presents “The Motor” that opened Jan. French manufacturer DeDion-Buton
your insurance plan may start to follow wills and other legal documents. 6 and runs through May 20. This year’s introduced a lightweight four cycle
the same trends being adopted in other • College-advisory services: These exhibit features 25 vintage American, internal combustion engine suitable for
industries: simpler, more convenient and might include resources to help lower European and Japanese motorcycles motorcycles. The DeDion-Buton engine
personalized products – all supported by college costs and navigate the admis- along with nine different motorcycle design was licensed to more than 150
the latest mobile technology. sions process. motors. Exhibit highlights include the manufacturers and was copied by many
This year, Stephanie Shields, a prod- • No more “one-size-fits-all”: Com- only known existing 1902 Sylvester other makers including Indian and
uct marketing and development expert munications from benefits providers may & Jones, a highly sought after 1947 Harley-Davidson.
from Aflac, (Aflac herein means Amer- be more tailored to individual needs. Harley-Davidson Knucklehead, and a While their basic designs remain
ican Family Life Assurance Company • Bite-sized communications: Con- unique 1957 Ariel “Square 4” with two unchanged, motorcycles evolved
of Columbus and American Family Life cise information about workplace bene- crankshafts. throughout the 20th century with
Assurance Company of New York) says fits, tips for using benefits to help protect Widely recognized as one of the advances in engine technology and
that policyholders can expect these “val- financial security and better explanations nation’s finest motorcycle exhibits, manufacturing methods. The exhibit
ue-added services” to become less of a of coverage combinations that are appro- the National Packard Museum’s will compare and contrast various
nice-to-have and more of a given: priate at various life stages. Annual Antique Motorcycle Exhibit motorcycle motor configurations from
• Telemedicine: Consulting with a • New format: While some benefits has historically received a number the simple single cylinder, the popular
physician and getting treatment online information will still be delivered in the of awards and recognitions. Among V-Twin, to the high performance four
offers greater flexibility and may become typical booklet format, more business- these are the Antique Motorcycle cylinder motors used on sport bikes.
essential to busy people. es may consider using online articles,
• Fraud protection: Identity theft is digital signs, brown-bag luncheons and Foundation’s highest honor, the The museum’s popular Saturday
likely top of mind for policyholders and town halls. “Award for Excellence,” as well as “Coffee & Donuts” lecture series will
businesses. Expect to see better fraud • Frequent communications: Em- three consecutive first place awards resume during the exhibit’s run. These
protection, including ongoing internet ployers may communicate about benefits in the Interpretive Exhibits Category hour-long educational programs begin
monitoring and full identity restoration throughout the year, or time communi- from the National Association of at noon and are open to the public
after a data breach. cations to coincide with life events, such Automobile Museums. The Annual and free with paid admission to the
• Bill negotiation: The ever-chang- as employee anniversaries. Antique Motorcycle Exhibit regularly museum.
ing health care system is often confusing Time Spent Smarter attracts visitors from around the world. This year’s lecture series includes:
to navigate. Ongoing education, as well In 2018, employers who have not Previous exhibits have welcomed Jan. 27, Panel Discussion: “The Evolution
as help understanding medical bills, can yet adopted online platforms to manage guests from over 30 states and nine of the Motorcycle Engine,” presented by
ultimately mean greater access to effi- benefits may do so. Advantages include foreign countries. the National Packard Museum’s Antique
cient, affordable care. year-round, convenient access to perti- “The purpose of the National Motorcycle Exhibit Committee; Feb.
Transformed Benefits nent information and one-page views of Packard Museum’s Annual Antique 17, “Colonel Jesse Vincent: Packard’s
Insurance providers will likely shift all benefits options and selections, en- Motorcycle Exhibit is to educate Master Motor Builder,” presented by
the customer experience to follow that abling you to identify any holes you may our visitors about the important Charles Ohlin, director of educational
of retailers and other industries. In 2018, have in coverage. and unique role motorcycles have services, National Packard Museum.
expect to see insurers such as Aflac of- Penny-Pinching played within the broader story of Come and enjoy the company of
fer more cohesive insurance policies that More voluntary benefits, such as ac- transportation history,” said Mary Ann fellow motorcycling enthusiasts and
combine multiple benefit types into one cident, critical illness/cancer, hospital Porinchak, the museum’s executive learn how motorcycles have evolved
plan. indemnity, life and disability insurance, director. “Our annual exhibit also over the past century. The 18th Annual
Beyond the Basics are on the horizon. According to the 2017 promotes the preservation, restoration Antique Motorcycle Exhibit “The
You may find things that were once Aflac WorkForces Report, 81 percent of and collection of antique motorcycles, Motor” is sponsored by The Trumbull
luxuries, such as 401K matching, Flexi- employees see a growing need for volun- so that audiences young and old may County Tourism Bureau, The Lake Erie
ble Spending Accounts (FSA) and even tary insurance benefits, and 90 percent have the opportunity to learn about Chapter of the Antique Motorcycle Club
annual bonuses, are not as successful consider voluntary insurance at least and appreciate motorcycle history’s of America, Triumph of Warren and the
in meeting the expectations of today’s somewhat part of a comprehensive ben- unique story.” Little Wing Café.
employees. As those expectations grow, efits program. This year’s exhibit traces the The National Packard Museum is
successful businesses can continue to Thanks to a tech-driven world and evolution of the motorcycle engine, open Tuesday - Saturday, noon to 5 p.m.
close the gap with such services as: the growing demands of consumers, which dates back to 1885 Germany, and Sunday 1 to 5 p.m. Admission is $8
• Health advocacy: Access to round- 2018 may see insurers expand their ser- when Gottlieb Daimler mounted a for adults, $5 for seniors (65 and older),
the-clock personal health advocates who vices to offer even more convenience and single-cylinder Otto-cycle engine onto $5 for children (aged 7-12), and children
can answer health care and insurance-re- personalization. a bicycle frame. The first successful under 7 are free. Cameras and flash
lated questions. production motorcycle, introduced by photography are welcome. For group
Hildebrand & Wolfmueller in Munich, rates or more information, please visit
Germany in 1894, was powered by a http://www.packardmuseum.org, on
water cooled parallel-twin engine. Facebook, or call 330-394-1899.
Howard Hoffman receives 50 year
Masonic Service Award
In a special presenta-
tion held recently at his
residence, Brother How-
ard Hoffman received the
50-year Masonic Service
Award. The award was
presented by the District
Deputy Grand Master,
RWB James Kowacich.
Also in attendance for the
presentation were mem-
bers of Carroll F. Clapp
Lodge and Cortland
Lodge including RWB
Adrian McAleer, Br. Rick
Papp, Br. Eric Hoffman, Br. Frank Daugherty, WB Ken Brady, WM Bill Gore and
WM Ian McAleer.You can also read
