Archive for June 2018
Going the Distance Preparation
In preparation for the Going The Distance for SMARTS trans-Am journey, Doug shipped his bike to Portland, OR. He reunites with his trusty companion, “Cassie” today. It’s named after the constellation, Cassiopeia, because she’s painted with an array of stars. Tomorrow’s the big day. Have a great start, Doug! Follow his journey at https://smarts.tunahelper.net/smarts/going-the-distance-journey/
Read MoreAhhhh, Beautiful Astoria!
Doug Smith is spending today flying across the country to get to his final preparations and starting point for Going the Distance for SMARTS journey. And we marked our front window at the school to keep our community posted on “Where’s Doug today?” Whether you pass by our location at the Ohio One Building…
Read MorePress Release: Going the Distance
FORMER BICYCLE SHOP OWNER MAKES DREAM COME TRUE WITH CROSS-COUNTRY TREK Two-month endeavor will support SMARTS Community Art School in Youngstown Youngstown, OH: SMARTS, Students Motivated by the Arts, is inviting the community to a kickoff celebration on Monday, June 4 at 11:30am for its “Going the Distance” campaign, sending off Doug Smith, former owner…
Read MoreValley native preserves history through barn art
KINSMAN, Ohio – For the last few years, a Valley native’s been traveling around Ohio, county by county, preserving the memory of old barns through paintings. His latest trip brought him to Trumbull County. Robert Kroeger sees more than just a barn, he sees a piece of Ohio history. “So many people don’t understand what our forefathers went…
Read More