EAST
PALESTINE, OHIO
CURRENT
EVENTS
AND
ANNOUNCEMENTS
(UPDATED
JANUARY 18, 2012)
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This is the official web site of the Village of East Palestine, Ohio.
This site is updated and maintained in the offices of the Municipal Building at
144 North Market Street.
The Village of East Palestine is not responsible for comments, announcements or
photos that may be posted on other web sites that may look similar to this
site.
Photographs
of various events in East Palestine since 2008 are located in the
"SEE WHAT'S HAPPENING IN EAST PALESTINE" section below. Scroll down,
past all of the announcements.
PLEASE
REMEMBER THAT EAST PALESTINE HAS AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING DOGS FROM BEING
BROUGHT INTO OUR PARK. THE ONLY EXCEPTION IS WHEN A DOG IS ON A LEASH AND
IS BEING WALKED ON THE 3-MILE EAST PALESTINE COMMUNITY TRAIL THAT PASSES THROUGH
OUR PARKLANDS. ANY DOG PASSING THROUGH THE PARK MUST REMAIN ON THE
TRAIL AND MUST REMAIN ON A LEASH. PLEASE HELP TO KEEP OUR PARK SAFE,
CLEAN AND FREE OF ANIMAL WASTE FOR THE CHILDREN AND ADULTS WHO ENJOY SOCCER, BASEBALL, SOFTBALL,T-BALL, INSTRUCTIONAL
LEAGUES, FOOTBALL,
CROSS-COUNTRY TRACK, VOLLEYBALL, SCOUTING, CHEERLEADING, MOVIES, PICNICS AND OTHER OUTDOOR
ACTIVITIES THAT ARE HELD THERE.
NOTICE
Live Christmas trees can be recycled after the holidays at the recycling area
near the entrance of the Park. Please place trees near the sign.
!!!
ATTENTION 2012 GRADUATES !!!
NOW IS THE TIME TO RESERVE THE PARK COMMUNITY CENTER FOR YOUR GRADUATION
PARTY. A FEW MAY AND JUNE 2012 WEEKEND DATES ARE STILL AVAILABLE.
RESERVATIONS ARE NOW BEING TAKEN IN THE EAST PALESTINE MUNICIPAL BUILDING AT 144
NORTH MARKET STREET. CALL 330-426-4367, EXTENSION 20 MONDAY - FRIDAY TO
RESERVE YOUR DATE OR FOR ADDITIONAL PARK INFORMATION. OTHER PARK
FACILITIES AND SHELTERS ARE AVAILABLE FOR SMALLER GRADUATION PARTIES.
PRIVATE
POOL PARTIES
DID YOU KNOW THAT YOU CAN RENT THE EAST PALESTINE PARK POOL FOR A BIRTHDAY
PARTY, CHURCH EVENT, REUNION OR FOR YOUR ENTIRE SPORTS TEAM TO COOL DOWN THIS
SUMMER?
A $50 DEPOSIT WILL SECURE A 2012 DATE FOR YOUR GROUP.
CALL 330-426-4367, EXTENSION 20, FOR INFORMATION AND AVAILABLE DATES.
EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITIES
Applications are always accepted from people who would like to become
firefighters, emergency medical technicians or paramedics in East
Palestine. Training (at the Fire Department's expense) will be provided if
necessary. Applications can be obtained from the Fire Chief. Call
330-426-4341 for additional information.
ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS:
For information regarding economic development programs for small
businesses and residents through the Ohio State Treasurer's Office
see:
www.OHIOTREASURER.GOV
NOTICE:
The Western Reserve Academy in Hudson, Ohio, is seeking qualified candidates for
the Midler Family Scholarship, a scholarship established in 2006 to provide an
outstanding educational opportunity for a deserving student. The student
receiving this 4-year high school scholarship must reside in one of the
following areas: Columbiana or Jefferson Counties in Ohio;
Hancock County in West Virginia or Beaver County in Pennsylvania.
Interested students/families may request information and application materials
from Anne Sheppard, Dean of Admissions & Financial Aid, Western Reserve
Academy, 115 College Street, Hudson, Ohio 44236 or by calling (330)
650-9717. E-mail address is admission@wra.net
. Visit their web site at www.wra.net.
NEW/EXPANDED BUSINESSES 2010/2011
BRIGHT BEGINNINGS:
(CHILD CARE), is located in the Centenary United Methodist Church at
40 South Market Street. Call 330-426-2629 for more information.
BINKIES TO BOOKBAGS: The
daycare and learning center has expanded its services to the East Palestine
Elementary School beginning in the fall of 2011. Call 330-426-8515.
CJ GIFTS -
COLLECTIBLES AND MORE: CJ Gifts
held
Open House on June 10th. The new store is located at
43 North Market Street. Call 1-877-453-3891 for additional information, or check out www.cjsgift.com
THE DAIRY MILL,
located at 225 West Main Street, is now open during the summer months under new management. Ice
cream products and drinks are available.
CASA
DE FIESTA
MEXICAN
RESTAURANT:
The new Mexican restaurant located at 333 West Main Street is now open.
Hours are 11 am to 11 pm.
www.facebook.com/pages/Casa-de-Fiesta-Mexican-Restaurant-East-Palestine-Ohio/120723598008731
SHIRLEY J. SMITH, ATTORNEY
AT LAW:
Shirley J. Smith has opened a law office at 139 North Market Street.
(Formerly Harrington, Hoppe & Mitchell). 330-629-8120
FLUENT, SACKELLA & ASSOCIATES, LLC:
Fluent, Sackella & Associates - Certified Public Accountants & Business
Consultants have opened an office at 139 North Market Street.
330-953-1396.
BIG DOG SPORTS BAR AND GRILLE:
Big Dog Sports Bar and Grille located at 155 North Market Street (formerly Down
On Main Street Bar & Grill) is now open for business. 330-426-9899.
GYMNASTICS/JAZZ/TAP/BALLET/BATON:
The Dance Connection is offering classes for students ages 3 and up
at 147 North Market Street. To register or get more information
call Brenda Schneider at 330-385-2622.
BIG ED'S: Big Ed's L A
Tattooing, located at 35 North Market Street, is now open. Hours are noon
to 8 pm, 7 days a week. This business is R N supervised. Contact
number is 330-886-0252.
CHRISTMAS TREASURES:
The gift
shop located at the corner of Market and Main (formerly American Scene gift
shop) is open for business.
FOGLE AND
ASSOCIATES, LLC.: CPA
Diane L. McNally will open an East Palestine branch of Fogel and Associates at
244 South Market Street, East Palestine, on January 1, 2011. The company
will provide tax services, auditing, reviews, compilations and consulting.
Fogel and Associates accountants handle individuals, corporations, partnerships,
trusts, estates and LLC's. The number for the new East Palestine office is
330-426-9337. The Wexford, Pennsylvania office can be reached at
724-778-3333.
CAR WASH & VACUUM
SERVICE: Open Door Opportunities, located at 350 South Market Street
(formerly Venezia's Auto Sales location), now has a car wash & vacuum
service available Mondays through Fridays, from 9 am to 3 pm. Appointments
must be made by calling Jami Osborne at 330-426-4553.
Option 1: Wash & dry: Regular vehicle/SUV: $10; 12
Passenger vehicle & above: $15.
Option 2: Wash, dry, wax, vacuum, windows inside & out, interior
dusted/cleaned, wheels & tires shined, complete detail (minus the engine
compartment): Regular vehicle/SUV: $35; 12 Passenger
vehicle & above: $50.
Checks must be made payable to Threshold Residential Services.
APPEARANCE PLUS DRY
CLEANING SERVICE:
Flowers Straight from the Heart, located at 99 North Market Street,
is now a drop off point for Appearance Plus Dry Cleaning in Youngstown.
The business is open from 9 to 5 Monday through Friday and from 9 to 4 on
Saturdays for your dry cleaning needs. Service usually takes about a week,
but rush service can also be requested. Call 330-426-9177 for more
information.
BOOKS,
BOOKS, BOOKS!
THERE'S ALWAYS SOMETHING HAPPENING AT YOUR LOCAL
LIBRARY. CHECK IT OUT AT www.east-palestine.lib.oh.us/index.htm
LET'S
GO FOR A WALK
The East Palestine Community Trail, including the Antoni Gaudi Scenic Way, is
open year-round for hikers and walkers. The trail is nearly 3 miles in
length. It can be accessed from City Park or from various parking lots
located on State Route 170 and Hamilton Road.
REOPENING
OF THE THEATER
The EP community has combined in an effort to reopen
our historic 1930's theater located at 30 North Market Street. Call 330-426-2128 to donate time or money.
You can also contact the Chamber of Commerce at dianna@eastpalestinechamber.com.
THE
COMMUNITY CENTER IN EAST PALESTINE PARK
Are
you planning an informal reception, shower, reunion, birthday, anniversary, retirement or
graduation party? The Park Community Center is heated and air conditioned
and available for rentals all year. It seats approximately 150-160, has a
kitchen and indoor restrooms. The Center is located just steps from tennis
courts, basketball courts, ball fields, the swimming pool, the Community Trail and Rainbow Dreamland, East
Palestine's large all-wooden playground. Additional Park photos, information and prices are shown in the "PARK" section of this web site. Call 330-426-4367,
Extension 20, or visit the Municipal Building to reserve the Center (September
to May). Visit the Park Pool Ticket Office or call 330-426-2301 to
make reservations during the summer. Please note that alcohol is not
permitted in our Community Center or anywhere in our Park.
COMMUNITY
CRIME WATCH meetings
are held on
the 3rd Tuesday each month at
Bea's Insurance office, 31 N. Market.
E
P CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: The Chamber meets monthly in the upstairs of the Masonic Lodge
located at 19 1/2 North Market
Street. See the Chamber's
web site ( www.eastpalestinechamber.com
) or call 330-426-2128 for additional Chamber information. Additional
event listings may appear on their site.
BUILDING/ZONING/PROPERTY COMPLAINT PROCEDURES
COMPLAINTS
ABOUT GARBAGE, JUNK, HIGH GRASS, OR JUNK VEHICLES ARE NOW BEING HANDLED BY
THE POLICE DEPARTMENT. CALL 330-426-4341. DO NOT CALL
9-1-1 OR THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING.
Building
permit applications are available from the front desk of the City Municipal
Office at 144 North Market Street from 8 to 4, Monday through Friday.
Completed applications, with non-refundable fee attached, must be returned to
the same office. After receiving your completed application, the City must conduct a review and inspection prior to
start of construction. Building permits will be issued after the review
and inspection are complete. Apply for your building permit early,
as review and property inspection may take up to three business days. (No
inspections will be conducted and no permits will be approved on weekends or
holidays.)
Unsafe
building condemnations and demolitions are being handled by the office of the
City Manager at 330-426-4367, Extension 20
Contact
sewer and water department personnel at 330-426-4367, Extension 10 or Extension
11, for plumbing inspections and requests for sewer/water
tap-ins.
The
above procedures were approved by a motion of City Council and are effective as
of June 1, 2009.
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S P O R T S S I T E S
For
information concerning various children's sports programs in East Palestine (not affiliated with
the programs in the schools) browse the EAST PALESTINE YOUTH SPORTS
ASSOCIATION web site. Click here: www.EPYSASports.com
Registration forms can be picked up when you visit Cold Duck Screen Printing
located in the East Palestine Plaza, at 169 East Taggart Street.
(330-426-3900) The
school's athletic schedules and other information can be found at www.epschools.k12.oh.us/.
The local Rotary
organization sponsors a children's soccer league in the fall.
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TIME FOR A WALK ON THE EP COMMUNITY
TRAIL
A PARKING LOT FOR HIKERS USING THE
EAST PALESTINE COMMUNITY TRAIL IS LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM
OF CRUM'S HILL (RIGHT SIDE OF ROUTE 170, AT THE BOTTOM OF THE HILL, TRAVELING
SOUTH TOWARD NEGLEY). ACCESS TO THE LOWER TRAIL AND ADDITIONAL
PARKING AREAS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE AT THE TOP OF THE HILL IN CITY PARK (BETWEEN
THE BOY SCOUT CABIN AND THE UPPER YOUTH BALL FIELD.) THIS PORTION OF THE
TRAIL IS NOT PAVED AND THE TRAIL CROSSES THE CREEK AT THREE DIFFERENT
LOCATIONS. THE PORTION OF THE COMMUNITY TRAIL FROM THE PARK DUCKPOND
TO LESLIE RUN ESTATES IS PAVED. SEVERAL PARKING AREAS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE
ALONG THE PAVED PORTION. THE TRAIL IS NEARLY 3 MILES IN LENGTH.
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WHAT'S
HAPPENING IN EAST PALESTINE
East Palestine
employee Glenn Wilson will be retiring in 2011, after working at the sewer/water
department for more than 30 years. Co-workers held a luncheon for Glenn on
November 17th.
THE
"CREW"
JULY
4,
2011
SCRAPPY
FROM COLUMBUS LOVES SPENDING THE 4TH OF JULY IN EP.
THESE
CUTE PETS WERE ALL DECKED OUT IN THEIR RED, WHITE & BLUE OUTFITS.
SOME
PARK VISITORS TOOK A SWIM ON THE 4TH AFTER TAKING PART IN THE EVENTS IN THE PARK
OVAL.
STUDENTS
FROM THE DANCE CONNECTION, LOCATED ON MARKET STREET IN EP, SHOWED OFF THEIR
DANCE AND GYMNASTIC SKILLS DURING THE BIKE PARADE AND AT A SPECIAL PRESENTATION
IN THE PARK ON JULY 4TH.
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EAST PALESTINE PARK ON PROM DAY FOR PHOTOS BY THE POND,
GAZEBO AND BEAUTIFUL TREES...
PRE-PROM,
APRIL 30, 2011
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MEMORIAL
DAY PARADE 2011
DOG DAYS
2011
A DAY OF GIVING
CONSTANT RAIN DIDN'T STOP HUNDREDS OF VOLUNTEERS FROM REGISTERING AT 8 AM TO
WORK ON VARIOUS PROJECTS ALL OVER TOWN.
VOLUNTEERS
REPAIRED BROKEN BENCHES AND PICNIC TABLES AT THE PARK.
MULCHING AND
LANDSCAPE WORK WAS DONE AT THE PARK AND AT OTHER LOCATIONS IN TOWN. ONE
DOG DAYS PROJECT, A CHILDREN'S SANDBOX, IS NOW LOCATED NEAR THE BLEACHERS AT THE
WEST BALL FIELD.
VOLUNTEERS WERE OFFERED A FREE LUNCH IN THE PARK COMMUNITY CENTER AT
11:30. MOST TOOK ADVANTAGE OF THE OFFER.
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THE EAST PALESTINE FIREMEN'S ASSOCIATION SPONSORED THEIR ANNUAL BBQ CHICKEN
DINNER ON MAY 14TH AT THE CLARK STREET STATION.
FIREMEN JOHN
JURJAVCIC AND DENNY GRIFFITH HELPED WITH THE DINNER.
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PHOTOS OF
ROTARY'S ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT
& PANCAKE & SAUSAGE BREAKFAST
WITH THE EASTER BUNNY
PARK COMMUNITY CENTER, APRIL 23, 2011
(12 PHOTOS BELOW)
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MILITARY CONVOY
On
July 7, 1919 a convoy of 81 military vehicles set off from the White House
grounds to cross the continent. 3,250 miles ahead (of which only 650 was
paved) was California and the Pacific coast. One of the Army officers
selected to go along was Captain Dwight David Eisenhower of the Tank
Corps. Thirty-seven years later as President he would sign the Interstate
Highways Act to build the national highway system. 2009 is the
90th anniversary of that Army achievement. The Military Vehicle
Preservation Association planned a Transcontinental Convoy that includes nearly 100 privately-owned military vehicles
who will retrace this 3,250 mile route. The Convoy began in Washington, D.
C. in June. Convoy members stopped at the East
Palestine City Park with their vehicles on Monday, June 15th for approximately 2
hours at lunch time. The City of East Palestine, the local Chamber of Commerce,
Rotary, Park Board, V.F.W., American Legion, Historical Society, Nostalgia
Haulers Truck Club and other groups and individuals coordinated events
during the stop-over. People were able to talk with convoy
members, view their military vehicles and have lunch with them in the Park
Community Center. To view a route map
and schedule go to www.mvpa.org ("2009
Convoy" tab). For
additional information on the original trip, type "1919 Transcontinental
Motor Convoy" into your search engine. Below are pictures taken at
East Palestine City Park during their 2009 visit.
THE HIGH
SCHOOL JAZZ BAND PLAYED AS THE VEHICLES ARRIVED IN THE PARK.
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THERE WAS PLENTY OF FOOD IN THE COMMUNITY CENTER TO FEED MEMBERS OF THE CONVOY
AND ALSO SPECTATORS DUE TO THE GENEROSITY OF LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS AND
INDIVIDUALS. THE CITY ADMINISTRATION THANKS EVERYONE WHO HELPED IN ANY WAY
TO MAKE THE CONVOY'S VISIT TO EP AN ENJOYABLE ONE.
^ EVEN
RONALD MCDONALD AND THE UDDERLY SMOOTH COW CAME TO THE PARK FOR THE FESTIVITIES. ^
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On April 28,
2009 City Manager Gary Clark accepted the 5 year Tree City USA award at a
ceremony held in Doylestown.
DOG
DAYS
At
EPHS "DOG" refers to the school mascot. But in this small
community of 5000 residents, "D-O-G" is also an acronym for "Day
Of
Giving". In 2003, East Palestine Mayor Raymond
Hull designated the second Saturday in May as an annual "Day Of
Giving". Each year additional people choose to get
involved. On May 14, 2011 the 9th annual Dog Days Event was
held. Hundreds of volunteers worked on various projects at the park, the
schools and at other locations in the City. Individuals, families, church
groups and civic organizations worked side by side cleaning, painting,
renovating, weeding and performing other tasks throughout the day.
Generous individuals and businesses also donated food, supplies and money.
The local post office sponsored a food drive in conjunction with the annual
event, with donations going to Social Concern.
2011 Dog Days steering
committee and support team: Joann Knight, Greg Reeves, Jim Wilson, Teresa
Sprowls, Gary Clark, Raymond Hull, Tamra Hess, Denny Sugar,
Brett Todd, Sandy Wales, Cindy Clark, Tom Inchak, Larry Knight and Clyde Hoffmeister.
THANKS
TO ALL WHO PARTICIPATED IN 2011 !
HOPE
TO SEE YOU AT OUR NEXT DOG DAYS EVENT
IN 2012!
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