CUYAHOGA FALLS
Derby talk
CUYAHOGA FALLS: Jeff Iula will speak at the Cuyahoga Falls Historical Society’s meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Cuyahoga Falls Library.
Iula, who grew up around the Soap Box Derby, will speak about his new book, How I saw It: My Photographic Memory of the Soap Box Derby. Aided by Writer Bill Ignizio, Iula has delved into his collection of Derby memorabilia to identify the most compelling images of cars and contestants, programs and tickets, celebrities and ceremonies. Iula is also a Falls councilman.
The library is at 2015 Third St.
STOW
School PAC cited
STOW: The Ohio Elections Commission has found a Stow political action committee in violation of elections laws for two statements made during the school levy campaign in the fall of 2010.
The Stow Citizens for Responsible Government admitted a violation in its statement that “Superintendent Russell Jones’ tenure with the district did not contribute in any way to the District’s first ever Excellent with Distinction Rating.”
Philip Richter, executive director of the elections commission, said a second violation was found when the PAC stated that Treasurer Catherine Bulgrin “chose to ignore the previous board’s direction to Apply for the Meritorious Budget Award.”
A third allegation scheduled to be heard at the hearing on Jan. 26 was dismissed by the parties.
Richter said that although the PAC was cited for two violations, the matter was not referred for prosecution, and no other action will be taken against the Stow Citizens for Responsible Government.
CAMPAIGN TRAIL
Candidates night
RAVENNA: The Portage County TEA Party will host a candidates night at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Maplewood Career Center, 7075 State Route 88, just north of Ravenna, for county commissioner candidates.
The event will feature two Democrat and two Republican candidates who will be running in the March 6 primary elections. Democrats Jon Barber and Kathleen Chandler will speak first. Republicans Larry Solak and W. Roak Zeller will speak after the break.
All speeches will be videotaped and posted on www.
PortageCountyTEAParty.com and www.RecordPub.com after the event.
“The county commissioner races are very competitive this year and it is important that voters have a chance to compare the candidates up close and personal,” said TEA Party Executive Director Tom Zawistowski.
Crawford event
NORTON: The Committee to Elect Tim Crawford will hold a Chicken Dinner With Tim fundraiser at 7 p.m. Thursday at Milich’s Village Inn, 4444 S. Cleveland-Massillon Road.
A social hour will begin at 6 p.m.
Tickets start at $35.
Crawford, Summit County councilman from District 7, is running in the Democratic primary.
