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Orrville Lions’ Tale
N A M E
JAN. 2015
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President
Deb Mosier
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Vice President
Pat Carr
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Secretary
JoAnn Garrison
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Treasurer
Hobie Bond
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Membership Chair
Melissa Siburt
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“WE SERVE”
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President
Deb Mosier
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Vice President
Pat Carr
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Secretary
JoAnn Garrison
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Treasurer
Hobie Bond
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Membership Chair
Melissa Siburt
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Kathi Bond
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Director
Rita Shisler
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Cynthia Jackson
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Guest speaker (left), Director of the
Orrville Public Library, Daphne Silchuk-Ashcraft, reviews materials
brought to the January 13, 2015 meeting with Orrville Lions JoAnn Garrison, Chet Starn, Pat Carr, and Vicki
Prunty.
Orrville: Orrville Public Library Director Daphne Silchuk-Ashcraft grew
up around libraries and books as her
mother was a librarian. She has
worked with libraries for 18 years; 1
½ years in her current position. She
has a passion to share her love of
reading with kids, especially those
with dyslexia. “The library is about so
much more than books” explained
Silchuk-Ashcraft. “We offer audio
books, music, CDs, and videos, with a
large portion of our collection
downloadable Emedia. Zinio (which
is electronic access to over 120 different magazines for use on any device)
is one of our newer additions. As a
part of Clevnet, we have access to
items from 44 additional libraries
which last year brought in over
130,000 items. The library is also a
place for social connections such as our book club, cookbook club, hands-on activities and crafts for teens and adults, and a
myriad of children’s story times, activities, and reading challenges such as our 1000 books by kindergarten.”
The Orrville Public Library has a far reach for resources. Utilize Ancestry.com for free, visit the jobs website, prepare for
GED testing, visit the Learning Express, put a hold on a movie a month before its release, visit the quiet study room, or make
use of the meeting room. In 2013, approximately 531,000 items were circulated, there were 400-500 visits per day, over
35,000 reference questions were answered, 707 programs were hosted, and services for the home-bound, nursing homes, and
Melissa Siburt is using the new Spot Vision eye screening machine in Dalton at a local pre-school. Thanks
again Barry Romich for your generous donation!
ORRVILLE
LIONS’
TALE
Feb 10-Morning Star Fibers, Dist. Gov. Stalder/New
Member inductions @ Heartland Point
Feb 24 Mt Eaton Historian
March 4 Zone Meeting
March 10 Four Paws
March 24 Goodwill Graduate
March 27-28 District Convention
May 9 Leadership Training– Dalton
May 15-17 State Convention
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(left to right) Lion President Deb
Mosier, Guest speaker (seated),
Pete Armstrong, Secretary with the
Wayne County Fair Board, Lions
Rita Shisler, Cynthia Jackson, and
Kathi Bond.
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Pete Armstrong has been on the Wayne County Fair board for 30 of Fair’s 166 years. The
County Fair Board is the authority that operates the fairgrounds and the annual county fair program, promoting agriculture, consumer science, and youth programs. Armstrong says that a
misconception many people have is that the fair is run on tax money. This simple is not the
case. They are a 501c3, meaning that they are a non-profit organization. They do receive some
funding for the horse races from the Ohio State Lottery.
The Wayne County Fair always begins the first Saturday after Labor Day. The first day usually entertains the largest crowd, largely in part to the modified tractor pulls. 2009 drew the
biggest crowd with 237,000 paid guests entering the fairgrounds. Last year, 117,000 paid
guests attended the annual event. 425 contracts for vendors, food trucks and entertainment
were sent, 70 are for food vendors alone. The Wayne County Fair holds 4H sales on Thursday
and Friday during fair week with 54 clubs in attendance.
The fairground consists of 40 acres, 20 which is owned by the commissioners. The buildings, structures and maintenance are the responsibility of the fair board. There are 82 buildings
total. Some of those buildings are rented out, after the fair, for storage at $9 per foot with a
minimum of $96. The fairgrounds also rent out lots for campers, bringing in $15 per night
which includes electric hook up. Many changes have been made in order to comply with
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards. Six trainers board horses at the fairgrounds
year-round. Bates Amusement has been brought in for close to 30 years to handle the rides.
To learn more about the wide array of events and happenings available at the Wayne County
Fair, please visit http://waynecountyfairohio.com/
Orrville Lions Club members read to
students during their Right to Read
Week.
It coincided with Lions International
Worldwide Week of Service. It was a
great opportunity to strengthen our
community, showcase our club and
celebrate the birthday of our founder,
Melvin Jones. We will earn a Centennial Banner Patch for our banner by
participating in this Global Service
Action campaign.
Would you believe I just took my tree down and it's January?? Crazy retail business
in December makes me crazy. Don't have time to enjoy the holidays until it's almost
over, so I enjoy the peace and serenity of January. Of course, along with the silence, my slowing down always lets the germs take over...my annual cold. So sad
that I missed so many fun activities and a chance to schmooze with all of you.
We are a much happier group when investing time to make life a little easier for
those in need. I love seeing Lions pictures in the paper (and boy, are Orrville Lions
in the paper), in Newsletters, in the Lions Magazine. I love all of you for what you
stand for, a working and loving and giving Lion.
We are the envy of most clubs in our District and get many mentions at our Council
of Governor's meetings. This whole state is aware of Orrville Lions and all the accomplishments and hard work. I take every opportunity to brag about all of you.
Our District Leadership School will take place May 9, 8:30 AM, Living Water Church,
200 N.Kurzen Rd. Dalton, OH 44618. This will be the best one ever...workshops for
the prospective officers , Pilot Dog Program, Leo Program, Newsletter class, Membership class, featuring the Ohio Plan to help increase membership. Classes will be
repeated, so you can catch all the ones beneficial to you. Snacks and coffee provided (oops, and cheese!!). I will bring a flyer out to a meeting soon, with all the details
Keep in mind, the International Convention is in June in Honolulu. I have a week of
rigorous training before being installed, so am taking a week in Maui to goof off and
see old friends before the convention starts. Boy, do I ever need a vacation...am
planning on being on the beach (nope, no bikini) and snoozing to tropical music and
the ocean waves lapping at my toes..
Keep up the fabulous work, Orrville Lions, you are the
best!!!! Rita
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Executive Director of the Y, Susan
Tucker (front center), spoke about
the many benefits available to the
community through programs
geared to build a healthy spirit,
mind, and body. The Y serves a
wide age range of infant and childcare through senior citizens. “We
try to make the Y available to everyone, even providing scholarships
for memberships when necessary.
Over 80% of our families in childcare receive financial assistance.
We serve over 100 children each
day” said Tucker. “Membership to
the Y includes land and water fitness classes in addition to use of the weight room and pool.
Our learn-to-swim program is offered to local 3rd and 4th graders for a nominal fee in hopes all
children will learn to swim by 5th grade.”
Tucker spoke about the seniors that work out in the facility and stay afterwards for camaraderie over coffee. The high school has a high quality and top scoring swim team which practices at the Y. There truly is something for everyone Y. We are so lucky to have such a great
facility and wonderful programs in such a small community.
Hobie and Kathi Bond went to Pasadena, CA to
see the Rose Bowl Parade. They’re proudly standing by the Lions International float.
The Relieving the Hunger Global Service
Action Campaign is going strong through the
end of January. Thanks to Cynthia for all you
do weekly at the Sack Lunch Program.
Thanks to Kathi B, Kathy H, Cathy I. and
JoAnn for baking once a month for Friendship Meals.
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Maria Carozza
Birthday: June 26
Hometown and current residence: Born, raised and currently live in Orville.
Family and or pets: Two sons Brandon and Steven. Brandon is a graduate of The University of
Akron with a degree in Biology and Chemistry. Brandon currently works at Buehlers in
Orrville as an Assistant Manager. Steven is a graduate of Heidelberg University with a degree in Political Science. Steven is currently serving in the Army as a military intelligence/
airborne paratrooper. Steven resides in Fort Bragg, NC.
Hobbies/interests, other service organization or community involvement: I love to cook for my
family and others. I enjoy trying new recipes. Learning the Italian and Mandarin language.
A member of Women Reaching Out. Passionate about politics/discussions.
Education/Occupation: Bachelor of Business Administration/Human Resource Management with a
Minor in Consumer Marketing. Employed at Brenn-Field Nursing Center as the Human
Resource Director. Currently working on receiving a PHR certification in HR. I also have a
goal of obtaining a master degree in Human Resource Management.
Favorite Spot: Anywhere hot and by the ocean.
Reason for joining Orrville Lions: To give back to the community which I was born, raised, work
and currently live in. In addition, representing Brenn-Field Nursing Center who believes in
and supports the community. Brenn-Field has been a big part of the community for the last
40 years.
Favorite color: Purple
Favorite season: Summer
Share some words of wisdom. What is the best advice you ever received?
I have four favorite quotes. “Do not go where the path may lead; go instead where there is
no path and leave a trail.”~ Ralph Waldo Emerson~ “Ask and it will be given to you;
search, and you will find; knock and the door will be opened for you.” ~JESUS~ “It’s not
the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.” ~Abraham Lincoln~ “My concern is not whether God is on our side; my greatest concern is to be on God’s side, for God
is ALWAYS right.” ~ Abraham Lincoln~
What kind of music do you like? Pop mostly, but also like music from the era of Frank S., Bing C.,
Dean M., etc.
What is you favorite animal? Elephant
Favorite movie/TV shows: American Sniper, The Blacklist, Gotham, The Voice, The Blaze-Glenn
Beck, and all of the Housewives series.
Favorite Food: Anything Italian
A place you would like to visit: I have several: Italy, Ireland and Aruba.
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