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A fun time in Salem!

Mark Webb was among musicians performing during a wonderful weather and all-around day Salem.
Jen’s Paint Cellar of Salem held a “Meet the Artist” display showcasing the work of children from previous classes under the direction of local art instructor Jen Walter. From left, Claire Duvall, 8; Remi Morris, 9; Jen Walter, Elanor Fredrickson, 7; and Emmy Clark, 8. Art camp is held at Jen’s Paint Cellar from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Mondays and Thursday with a weekly theme during the summer months. Also, an afterschool enrichment program will be held from 4:15-6 p.m. once school is back in session with a new theme each month. More information is on Facebook.
Nine-year-old Ruth Johnson of Leetonia displays her handiwork.
Fly fisherman Darrell Booher of Salem gave demonstrations on fly tying.
siblings 6-year-old Aubrey and 4-year-old Mason Merrill of Salem enjoyed prospecting at the “Happy Prospector Gem Mine.” More information on that business can be found on Facebook.
6-year-old Molly Fish of Salem had fun attracting a butterfly.
A curious 9-month-old and aptly-named for the occasion Salem Suerig of Akron is shown with his mom, Abbigail.
Cheryl Mattevi of the Beaver Creek Wildlife Education Center shows a large turtle shell to 6-year-old Annie Ludwig, a United Local first-grader.
Aimee Sommers from Raptor Hallow Sanctuary in Sebring brought along some of her “friends” which were a big hit with the children.

Bustling would be the right word to describe downtown Salem Saturday as dozens of folks attended the annual Freed Fest featuring vendors, crafts and activities for children. The Salem High School Alumni Association also held the SHS Alumni Weekend with numerous class reunions and other related activities held. The Freed Fest celebrates the achievements of music legend Alan Freed, a 1940 SHS alumnus who coined the phrase, “Rock and Roll” and is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland. Pictured, nine-year-old friends, from left, Autumn Abruzzino and Frances Ackerman were selling their handmade craft bracelets and other items. (Photos by J.D. Creer)

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