The story of the Quarter Pipe

April 21, 2015

Maybe you haven't heard of a quarter pipe. Wikipedia says that "A quarter pipe is a ramp used in extreme sports which resembles a quarter of the cross section of a pipe"As you may have read here before, back in the 80s, my younger son, who was in his early teen years, was into BMX or Bicycle Moto-Cross racing. Another aspect of the BMX bicycling experience was to ride up a ramp or quarter pipe, turn around in mid air and come back down safely, we hoped, onto the ramp's surface, and then back to level ground. The same thing could be done with a skate board.Although other heights and sizes ...

The bus company, part 2

April 7, 2015

This is the second installment of my community column about the Warren Transportation Company and my dad, Haven X. Mumford.World War II was the high point for the Warren Transportation Company in terms of its service to the community. It had to handle a burgeoning number of riders while facing all sorts of shortages including rubber, fuel and equipment. It had to deal with the Department of Transportation for allocations of any vital supplies, including gasoline. Often requests were denied.Civilians experienced gas rationing and tire shortages, and had to crowd aboard the city buses ...

Noteworthy

April 4, 2015

PARENTS WITHOUT PARTNERS: The Portage County Parents Without Partners Chapter 600 will hold its monthly dance 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. today at Ritchie Memorial Shelter House, Tallmadge. Music will be by disc jockey Mel.Monthly dances are open to the public. The theme for April's dance is "Spring Fling.''Parents Without Partners is a single-parent support group offering educational and family groups. For information, call 330-322-9559.HELP WARREN WIN GRANT: State Farm Neighborhood Assist Program offers supports to important hometown causes. Nominations are being accepted for a contest that ...

Reunions

April 4, 2015

USS TARAWA REUNION: The USS Tarawa Veterans Association is looking for mates and announcing its 26th annual reunion April 16 to 19 in Norwich, Conn.Contacts for membership and reunion information are Lester Ward, president, 101 Meadow Lane, Randolph, Mass. 02368; 781-961-2583, or Walter Tothero, membership / treasurer, 106 N. Tranquil Trail, Crawfordsville, Ind. 47933; 765-362-6937; walsue@accelplus.net .BRISTOL 1970 PLAN REUNION: Bristol High School Graduation Class of 1970 is planning a 45th reunion on May 23. Classmates or any Bristol friends are invited. For more information, email ...

Bazaars

April 4, 2015

BENEFIT AUCTION AT SCHOOL: Victory Christian School will hold a benefit auction 4:30 to 6 p.m. Friday at the school, 2053 Pleasant Valley Road, Liberty. Silent auction starts 5 p.m. with the first tables closing 6:30 pm. Live auction starts at 7 p.m.There will be Walt Disney World passes, lawn and garden items, restaurant certificates, museum passes, theatre tickets, leisure and entertainment packages, and theme baskets.For more information, call 330-539-9827.RUMMAGE SALE SET: St. Robert Bellarmine Church, 4659 Niles Cortland Road, will hold a rummage sale 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 10 and 9 ...

SCHOLARS

April 4, 2015

WOLVES PROGRAM TO RAISE SCHOLARSHIP CASH: The Trumbull County Wolves Club, a nonprofit organization whose sole purpose is to raise money for scholarships and since 1984, as awarded over $400,000 worth of scholarships to Trumbull County students, is having an NCAA block pool fund raiser.The cost will include dinner, an open bar, a chance to win $750 the first half and $750 the second half and there will be a 50/50 raffle.The fundraiser will start at 7:45 p.m. on Monday 6 at DiLucia's Restaurant. If interested in attending, please call Bill Massucci at 330-647-0770.FARM BUREAU ...