Unfortunately the Windham Fall Festival has been canceled for 2023. There were multiple factors causing the cancellation. The Village of Windham is considering multiple options for next year.
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The Windham Fire Department received a donation of pet oxygen masks from the “Mona Pants Foundation.” A set will be placed in each ambulance so they can help animals in need of help. “Mona Pants” is a nonprofit that works to provide help to animals in need, in many ways. Supplying pet masks is just one of the ways they help. The group helps many underfunded pet rescue groups. They have a Facebook page.
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In other fire department news, the Windham Fire Department would like to congratulate Chris Pekarek and Jeff Scott on their promotion to lieutenant. Their hard work and dedication to our town is appreciated.
Earlier this month, the Windham Fire Department recognized former Fire Chief Rich Gano for his 44 years of service. That is an incredibly long time of service. Also recognized was firefighter Wayne Blair for 27 years of service.
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Are you interested in learning about the Ravenna Arsenal? There is a beautiful book telling of its first 100 years. It is beautifully illustrated. The Windham Historical Society has a fresh supply of these books. Cost is still $50 … if it needs to be mailed the extra cost is $7 for book rate.
Please let Lynnea St. John know if you want one. The check needs to be made out to Windham Historical Society and contact Lynnea for address to send it to or arrange to pick it up. Included is the story of what happened to the southern half of Windham! It changed our community a great deal.
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Registration starts on Aug. 22 for the “Girls on the Run” program that was mentioned last month. It will be offered at Renaissance Family Center.
The program goal is to help girls to be happy and healthy. It also encourages them through a running program. In Windham, it is available to girls, in grades three and four. The twice-a-week meetings start on Sept. 11 and will be for 10 weeks.
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“Seventh Day Slumber” Concert will be Wednesday, Sept. 13 at the Renaissance Family Center, 9005 Wil Verne Drive, Windham. Tickets are available from mylifechurchag.org/register. Cost is $10. Doors open at 6 p.m. Concert starts at 6:30.
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Changes in our police department: Lieutenant Dale Korman recently retired from the Windham Police Department. Officer Chris Hartlaub was promoted to sergeant. The new school resource officer is Mike Bussinger. He has served in law enforcement for 16 years in the Portage County area.
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Lynnea Gibson St. John was recently recognized as Hope Town’s volunteer of the year. She certainly deserves the recognition!
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Windham finally has housing for senior citizens. It has been the dream of many people for a long time. It is called Windgrove. It was built by Portage Metropolitan Housing Authority. It is located at 8991 Maple Grove Road in Windham. The 30 units are non-smoking, income-restricted, one-bedroom units. It is a beautiful brick building.
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The “God Provides meal” will be available at the Windham United Methodist Church from 4-5 p.m. Aug. 25 with drive-up pickup. People wishing to obtain meals for their family need to contact Sandy Fordyce at 330-697-3288 to register for their first visit.
The United Methodist Church offers needed personal items from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Wednesday morning. Please use the rear door. Needed donations include full-size containers of shampoo, hair conditioner, body wash, feminine hygiene products, razors, shaving cream, toothpaste, dishwashing soap, laundry detergents, four- to six-pack bathroom tissues.
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The United Church of Christ, Congregational Church serves free lunches at its Brick Chapel on the second Saturday of each month. The Brick Chapel is at 9003 N. Main St. in Windham. Their next meal will be Sept. 9. Lunches are served from noon to 1 p.m.
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Electric cars may now be charged in Windham. With the AMP UP app, the charging station can be used. It is located at 9018 Maple Grove Road.
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To keep this page interesting, I need information from Windhamites about what is happening in Windham. I hope someone tells me about last weekend’s Windham High School Mega Reunion. I found out about it too late to publicize it, but would like to know what happens. Please let me know about events in our community!
Contact Ann Stamper at 330-259-5596 or [email protected] with your Windham news.
