D Day Conneaut, August 22, 2009
D Day Conneaut is a cultural reenactment of the WWII era. For 10 years historians and patriots from across the United States and Canada have gathered in Conneaut Ohio to relive D Day, June 6, 1944, the largest amphibious landing in history. Recreating the landing in every detail, that is possible, allied troops are brought ashore by landing craft similar to those used on D Day. Upon approach, the serene and tranquil shoreline of Lake Erie erupts with the fury of hundreds of reenactors. In support of this recreated landing, fighter aircraft patrol overhead as the allies assault the axis emplacements affixed on an elevated bluff. The defending troops of “fortress Europe” are armed proportionately to repel the invasion with artillery and machine-gun fire. Simulated explosions with pyrotechnics add to the realism of what some say to be the most impressive recreation of one of the most pivotal moments in the twentieth century.
This free to the public educational event is funded strictly by the generous donations of re-enactors, veterans groups, and individual contributors just like you. All work is accomplished by unpaid volunteers. This year marks the 65th Anniversary of D Day, June 6, 1944 and is the 10th Annual D Day Conneaut Commemorative. We have established several ways for folks to help. Please check out our website at http://ddayohio.us to help fund this event. If you are interested in volunteering please check the list below for several volunteer opportunities. Please feel free to contact the Chairman, Lisa Torey for any questions or if you would like to help.
Volunteer jobs
Beach set up
Perimeter guards for battlefield
Site hospitality
Preferred seating
Sign collection
Beach teardown
First aid
Veteran support
Patrols for park entrance
Park clean up
Camp security
Runners
Registration
USO Dance set up
USO Dance break down
German entertainment assistance
Donation collection
Contest judges
Monday, July 13, 2009
Conneaut's D-Day Details...
Thursday, May 28, 2009
ECO Welcome's Cambell Storage - Conneaut's Mini Storage Specialist
Campbell's Storage offers 10 different storage unit sizes, military and senior discounts, and 2 convenient locations to serve you. The service is great and the storage units are safe and secure. Whether you are looking for temporary storage, moving to a smaller home, need storage for an ATV or Motorcyle or looking for mini-storage units to store extra stuff, Campbell's Storage has you covered. We invite you check out their ad at http://www.everythingconneautohio.com/.
P.S. Mention you saw their ad on our site and save 10% on your next storage bill, exclusively with Everything Conneaut Ohio and Campbell's Storage.
Beautiful Photos Capture "Heart" of Conneaut
Joy is an exceptional artist and photographer, who truely captures the essence of her subject with grace and beauty. We are pleased to feature her artwork on the Everything Conneaut Ohio Website, and hope you enjoy the photos she provided to share with Conneaut and Vistors Nationwide.
Visit Her Photo Gallery Here: http://www.betterphoto.com/gallery/gallery.asp?mem=135685
*Please do not COPY any of the photos without permission from the respective artist*
According to her bio on "betterphoto.com"....
"My photography has been published nationally in "Country", "Birds & Blooms" & "Cat Fancy" magazines, regionally in "Farm & Dairy", shown on CNN (vetted) & local TV/newspapers. I began entering POTD contests in the fall of 2005, and now have over 2000 POTD's worldwide, including twenty-four photos featured on the Kodak billboard in Times Square, NYC, thirty on The Weather Channel (including seven in their "Best of the Daily Weather Pic" slideshow), and four in PARADE. One of 100 winners in PARADE Magazine's nationwide "Celebrate America's Beauty" contest...."
"... I also had the honor of having my "Turning to 2007" featured in Times Square, NYC, on 1-1-07 on the Kodak display, during the big New Year's Eve celebration there.NEW for 2008! "
Joy's Photos are being shown and sold at The Katherine Riley Gallery, which is owned by local businessman Chris Joslin, Chris also provides photos for our site and the combination of these unique artists captures the unique talents and beauty of Conneaut, Ohio.
Thank You Joy and Chris for the wonderful photos!
Monday, May 25, 2009
Happy Memorial Day!
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
GOOOO....Gokey Gone :(
Now I know why I don't get attached to Reality Television. American Idol's Danny Gokey won the heart's of millions with his heart warming story, and down to earth personality.
Last week was Danny Gokey week in Milwaukee, WI (where my family lives) and I was positive going into the final elimination before the top 2 - Danny would be in.
Fingers Crossed, Kris Allen and Adam Lambert took the two seats for the finale. American Idol's season finale will air next week....
GOOOD Job Gokey and Best of Luck! (We are sure he already has a record deal)
...and I am boycoting the show until season in honor of Gokey.
Invite Only Community Meeting Has Some Conneaut Residents Infuriated
"How can you have a community vision meeting without inviting the entire community"? This question was posed by two local businessman yesterday evening in front of the invitation only community vision meeting.
Their question was echoed by several other members of the community, who felt they were excluded from an event that was organized to improve the City of Conneaut.
I attended the event, and here are the answer's to the closed door visionary meeting....
Organziers provided a Q & A sheet, to answer that very question... Here's what it says:
"What is Conneaut Cafe ?"
"This is an opportunity for the City Manager to listen to the community regarding their version of what they want for Conneaut. "
"Whose idea was this?"
"Rev. Chuck Graham of First United Methodist Church had been meeting with members of the community interested in holding a community meeting to focus on the positive aspects of Conneaut. When the City Manager arrived, Rev. Graham talked with him about the idea and the City Manager was interested. Over the last three months, Rev Graham and members of the community developed the Conneaut Cafe based of specific feedback from the City Manager."
"Why is the City Manager holding it?"
"The City Manager believes strongly in the importance of obtaining feedback from the community. In other communities where he worked he establish on-going and one-time ways for community members to give him feedback."
"Who was invited?""How did they get picked ?"
"The city manager wanted his first meeting to be a composite of the residents of Conneaut. The group working with Rev. Graham used the most recent census for the 44030 zip code and created a profile of Conneaut based on the demographics of the census. The 44030 zip code was used because that is the way the US census categorizes populations.
Members of the community, Conneaut Ministerial Association and the City Manager submitted names to consider. Over 300 names were submitted and each name included basic information like estimated age and type of employment. From that group, people were selected based on the demographics. For example, the average age in Conneaut is 38 years. The group then selected people that reflected that age group."
"Can I come even if I am not invited ?"
"The only people who are attending are those invited. If someone who is invited cannot atatend, a back p-person from the original list has been identified."
Approximately 80 people were in attendance including members of the community, local business owners, and political figures including State Representative Debbie Newcomb, members of Conneaut City Council and former Conneaut leadership.
The meeting consisted of round table discussion regarding 3 topics/questions; 1.) the perfect Conneaut 2.) steps to create the perfect conneaut 3.) how to support plans to improve Conneaut.
Groups rotated after each topic, and common themes were recorded on 3 large boards in the front of the room.
After the 3 topics were discussed, the City Manager spoke briefly and acknowleged the importance of positive community discussion, he also affirmed that he will consider the suggestions made by members of the community at Tuesday Night's meeting.
No future community meeting date(s) have been announced and no plans for execution of any of the ideas proposed at the meeting were discussed.
Monday, May 4, 2009
Bike to Benefit MS - Conneaut's Cycling Team
They fly by the seat of their pants, literally! We are proud of Conneaut's Cycling team - who bikes to benefit MS. If you are interested in competitive riding, they would love for you to take a spin with them - for more information: http://www.everythingconneautohio.com/What_to_Do.html.
If you are interested in providing a donation for rides to benefit the Multiple Sclerosis Society: http://www.everythingconneautohio.com/Schedule__Calendar_.html
