Today is Oct. 7, 2022.

• That October crisp is in the air, and we’re going to feel all of it today. It’s going to be breezy and cooler, topping out at 55 degrees, then falling to 40 tonight. Chance of rain is 40 percent, so be ready just in case. We’ll have more of the same Saturday, then gradually warm up to 66 by Monday. The fall colors are starting to pop, so be sure to admire the leaves – because we’ll be raking them before long.

• We got it wrong in our Oct. 4 issue when we reported that Ben and Candace Curtis run the Bulldog Bags, Inc., charity. The Curtis’ foundation is Birdie Bags, not Bulldog Bags, and addresses child food insecurity in Kent. Bulldog Bags serves the same purpose in the Stow-Munroe Falls School District and is headed by Laura Root, not the Curtises. Many thanks to the good people at Bulldog Bags for pointing out the difference and setting us straight. And a bigger thank you to Bulldog Bags for the important work you are doing in our community!

• Inside this issue: A judge appointed Stow's newest school board member. We caught up with quarterback Kyle Vantrease about his latest successes. And there's a new store coming to Munroe Falls.

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Latest news in brief

Your job search could be over: Stow-Kent Medical Center hosting Summa Health hiring event Oct. 8

If you’ve been looking for gainful employment but just can’t find it, then you’re going to want to check out Summa Health’s hiring event Saturday, Oct. 8, at the Stow-Kent Medical Center (3825 Fishcreek Rd.) in Stow. The event runs from 9:30 a.m. to noon in the Multipurpose Room on the first floor.

Attendees will learn about job openings in patient care and support areas at Summa’s inpatient and outpatient facilities. Bring your resume, and be prepared for an interview. For a complete list of openings, go to this page.

More local news:

• The Stow Summer Sunset Blast fireworks, which were postponed due to rain Sept. 4, have been rescheduled for 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, at Silver Springs Park (5238 Young Rd.) in Stow. The fireworks are part of a free event presented by the City of Stow Parks and Recreation Department called “Flannels, Food Trucks & Fireworks,” which takes place from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 28. As the name suggests, attendees are encouraged to wear their favorite flannels (it will be late October, after all), and a variety of food trucks will be onsite.

• Silver Lake’s 2022 Fall Leaf and Limb Pick-Up program starts Monday, Oct. 31, and runs through Sunday, Dec. 4. Leaves and limbs placed at the curb through Dec. 4 will be picked up by the Village Service Department. Residents are asked to keep leaves and limbs in separate piles and to not put them in the street. Limbs must be under 10 feet long and no larger than four inches in diameter. The village will not pick up lumber, weeds, stumps, firewood, or anything with a root system. Complete tree removal will also not be picked up by the Service Department.

• The Joshua Stow Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (Joshua Stow NSDAR) will once again host Wreaths Across America. This year’s event takes place at noon on Saturday, Dec. 17, with residents invited to join DAR that day for its program and wreath-laying ceremonies honoring the veterans interred in Stow’s three community cemeteries. Contact [email protected] if you’re interested in sponsoring a wreath (cost is $15), would like to volunteer, or just want more information. You can also sign up here.

• The Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library (3512 Darrow Rd.) will set up a miniature golf course at the library for a two-day fundraiser benefiting the Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library Foundation. The first day of the event is Friday, Oct. 21, and runs from 6:30-9:30 p.m. (last golf starting time is 8:45 p.m.); cost is $20 per person in advance and $25 at the door. Day 2 is Saturday, Oct. 22, and runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (last golf starting time is 2:15 p.m.); cost is $5 for ages 13 and up, $3 for ages 5-12, and attendees aged 4 and under are free. Go to this page for more information.

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Community calendar

🎥 Fri., Oct. 7, 7:30 p.m.: Community Movie Night. What: The first of four Friday night movie presentations in October, featuring the showing of “The Addams Family” (2019 version). Where: TGI Fridays (4300 Lakepointe Corporate Dr.) in Stow. Admission is free.

🧶 Sat., Oct. 8, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Holiday Craft Show. What: Shop for handmade holiday crafts to support missions and the community. Lunch, refreshments and home-baked goods will also be available. Where: Twin Falls United Methodist Church (60 N. River Rd.) in Munroe Falls. Call 330-688-5676 for more information.

🍺 Sat., Oct. 8, 2-5 p.m.: 10th Annual Craft Beer Fest. What: Beer offerings from 12 local breweries, plus musical artist Sammi Butler performs from 1:30-4:30 p.m. Special VIP access from 1-2 p.m. Where: Heritage Barn at Silver Springs Park (5238 Young Rd.) in Stow. Tickets are available at https://www.smfcommunity.org/craft-beer-fest-2022.

🎻 Sat., Oct. 8, 7:30 p.m.: Stow Symphony Orchestra Fall Concert. What: The orchestra will perform selections by Corelli, Tatafiore and Beethoven. Where: Tallmadge Alliance Church (1155 East Ave.) in Tallmadge. Tickets are $12 ($9 for students and seniors). Children 12 and under are free. Tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance at https://www.stoworchestra.org/tickets.htm.

🎥 Sat., Oct. 15, 4 p.m.: Fall Family Festival & Outdoor Movie Night. What: Community event featuring a ghost egg hunt, Halloween costume contest, trick-or-treat and more, with the movie starting at dusk (bring your chairs and blankets). Where: Guise Park (38 Guise Park Dr.) next to City Hall in Munroe Falls.

👻 Sat., Oct. 15, 6-9 p.m.: Haunted Hayride. What: Spooky ride on wagons through the campground and roads by the Heritage Barn, with S’mores and scary stories afterward. Food trucks will be onsite. Where: Silver Springs Park (5238 Young Rd.) in Stow. Cost is $5 for Stow residents and $7 for non-residents (children 2 and under are free). Registration is required at StowOhio.RecDesk.com or by calling 330-689-5100.

📚 Mon., Oct. 17, 4-6 p.m.: Book Donation Day. What: Bring your good, clean, used books and puzzles to the back door of the library. Curbside pickup service will be available. Where: Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library (3512 Darrow Rd.). Materials will be used by the library or sold at the Friends’ Book Sale. Proceeds benefit library programming. If you are unable to accommodate this date and time, call Joan at 330-388-0355 to schedule an appointment to drop off donations.

👻 Tues., Oct. 18, 6:30-7:30 p.m.: Halloween Family Trivia Night. What: Families will compete for a chance to win prizes. Where: Stow-Munroe Falls Room at the Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library (3512 Darrow Rd.). To register your family, call (330) 688-3295 ext. 5, visit events.smfpl.org, or stop by the library. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

👨 Tues., Oct. 18, 7-8 p.m.: Meet the Mayor. What: Meet Mayor John Pribonic as he discusses his vision and goals for the city of Stow. Where: Conference Room at the Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library (3512 Darrow Rd.). To register, call (330) 688-3295, visit events.smfpl.org, or stop by the library.

👻 Sat., Oct. 22, 7:30-8:30 p.m.: Haunted Hearth (Stories for Adults). What: Gather around the Sancturetum fireplace and listen to scary stories told by the Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library. Event is for attendees aged 18 and over. Where: Sancturetum at Stow City Center (3760 Darrow Rd.). Treats provided by Stownut Donut & Diner. Cost is $5 per person.

Obituaries for Oct. 4-6

Katherina "Katt" Marie (Bird) HutkoOn Tuesday, October 4th, 2022, Katherina "Katt" Marie (Bird) Hutko, loving mother, sister, daughter and aunt passed away at age fifty-seven from a short battle with pancreatic cancer. Read more

Elaine Ruth ElliottGod peacefully took Elaine Ruth Elliott, 86, the early morning of September 24, 2022, looking as beautiful as always. Her friends and family were amazed by her strength and endurance battling cancer up until the end.Read more

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