The fall of the wall
REMEMBERING – Tom Carson of Hopedale was present in Berlin in November 1989 during the fall of the Berlin Wall. He was able to salvage a piece of the top and side of the wall, an East German mark and military hat and also keep the hammer and chisel he used to chip away at the wall. Carson’s wife, Dawn, a teacher at Wayne Elementary, recently displayed the artifacts to pupils at the school.
-- Jess Looman
HOPEDALE — When Tom Carson was 12, he had no idea his love for motorcycles would turn into something that would allow him to travel all over the world and to be present during a monumental event. Carson, of Hopedale, started as an amateur motocross racer in 1974. He ran his first race in Kilgore, and in 1980, he participated in his first national amateur championship. In 1982, Carson got his professional license and began competing as an individual. He was invited to race in Holland in 1984 and from there, he was invited to compete in Germany that same year. In November of 1989, he just so happened to be in Germany when the announcement of the fall of the Berlin Wall was made. “There were people everywhere, passing through different openings in the wall as well as trying to find themselves a piece of history,” he said.
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Church hosts bereavement group
A bereavement support group, led by the members of Two Ridges Presbyterian Church at 1085 Canton Road and Charity Hospice Director Debbie Yoklic, meets at 11 a.m. the third Thursday of each month.
Main Street Cafe offers New York-style cooking
WINTERSVILLE — Area residents will be able to get a taste of New York style cooking when the Main Street Cafe opens its doors at 299 Cadiz Road in Wintersville on Nov. 27.
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The 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall was commemorated on Nov. 9, and more than 100,000 gathered together in celebration in Berli.
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Looking back on the short period of time that I have been associated the Wintersville community, I realize I am pretty lucky. Having the opportunity to cover a growing community is a great way to launch my professional career.
» Full StoryOpinion: Village accomplishments touted
I would like to thank the Indian Creek football team, band, cheerleaders and all the staff for the exciting, dynamic and thrilling games that your fans have been able to witness. Good luck to you all. Your community stands behind you proudly.
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