Our Wedding          

When and Where

Saturday, June 28, 2003

Wedding Ceremony at 10:30 a.m.

Music beginning at 10:00 a.m.

Faith Community Church

Youngstown, Ohio

Luncheon Reception at 1:00 p.m.

Thank you for your RSVP.  We'll see you there!

Attendants

Directions

We recommend the use of MapQuest. 

The address of Faith Community Church is:

1919 E Midlothian Blvd
Youngstown, OH 44502-2909
 

From 1-80 coming from the west

Travel along 80 E.

Merge onto I-680 S via exit number 224B toward YOUNGSTOWN.  9.28 miles

Merge onto OH-170/OH-625/E MIDLOTHIAN BLVD via exit number 9B toward OH-170/STRUTHERS.  0.75 miles

From 1-80 coming from the east (option # 1)

Travel along 80 W.

Take the US-62/US-7 exit- exit number 234- toward SHARON PA/HUBBARD.  0.29 miles

Turn RIGHT onto N MAIN ST/US-62 W/OH-7 S. Continue to follow US-62 W/OH-7 S.  1.46 miles

Turn RIGHT onto W LIBERTY ST/OH-304/OH-7. Continue to follow OH-7.  5.56 miles

Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto US-62 W/OH-7 S.  1.53 miles

Turn SLIGHT LEFT to take the I-680 S ramp toward US-62 W/POLAND/OH-7 S/PITTSBURGH.  0.30 miles

Keep LEFT at the fork in the ramp.  0.19 miles

Merge onto I-680 S.  2.66 miles

Merge onto OH-170/OH-625/E MIDLOTHIAN BLVD via exit number 9B toward OH-170/STRUTHERS.  0.75 miles

From 1-80 coming from the east (option # 2)

These are also directions from Comfort Inn North and the North Side (if you are staying with the bride or groom)

We will be providing alternate directions at a later time.

Travel along 80 W.

Take the 193/Belmont Avenue ext.

At the bottom of the exit ramp, turn left towards Youngstown. 

(Directions for Comfort Inn start here:  turn left onto Belmont Avenue.)

Turn left onto Gypsy Lane at the BP station. 

(Directions for Bride house starts here:  turn right out of the driveway onto Crandall Avenue.)

Turn right onto Fifth Avenue.

Merge onto US-422 E via the ramp- on the left.  0.86 miles

Merge onto US-62 W/ OH-7 S toward POLAND.  1.32 miles

Turn SLIGHT LEFT to take the I-680 S ramp toward US-62 W/ POLAND/ OH-7 S/ PITTSBURGH.  0.30 miles

Keep LEFT at the fork in the ramp.  0.19 miles

Merge onto I-680 S.  2.66 miles

Merge onto OH-170/ OH-625/ E MIDLOTHIAN BLVD via exit number 9B toward OH-170/ STRUTHERS.  0.75 miles

The church parking lot is the first right after Sheridan Avenue.

From the Pennsylvania/Ohio Turnpike (76) coming from the south

Merge onto I-76 W toward NEW STANTON/PITTSBURGH (Portions toll).  The Pennsylvania Turnpike will turn into the Ohio turnpike at the state line.  It will continue to be I-76. 

Merge onto I-680 N via exit number 234/16A toward YOUNGSTOWN.  This is the first exit after you enter Ohio.  7.37 miles

Take the exit- exit number 9- toward OH-170/MIDLOTHIAN BLVD/OH-625/STRUTHERS.  0.25 miles

Turn LEFT onto LEMOYNE AVE.  0.07 miles

Turn RIGHT onto OH-170/OH-625/E MIDLOTHIAN BLVD.   0.33 miles

    224 is the exit off of 680 that is just south of the Midlothian Blvd exit.  Many hotels, stores, and restaurants as well as the mall are on 224.  However, this is the same weekend as an "event" so 224 will be extremely congested. 

Use MapQuest for further directions.

Directions from the church to the reception will be distributed at the ceremony.

Directions from Comfort Inn to Pahla's house and Ivan's house.

Exit Comfort Inn from the side exit and turn right on the side street.

At the light, turn left onto Belmont Avenue.

Turn left onto Gypsy Lane at the BP station.  This turn has a traffic light.

Turn right onto Fifth Avenue. (there will be a golf course on your left before the turn.)  This turn has a traffic light and will turn into a road with a boulevard, which later disappears.

To get to Pahla's driveway, turn right onto Crandall Avenue.  This turn has a traffic light as well.  Her driveway is the first on the left after you turn.  It is a large, tan, Spanish looking house with a brown tile roof.  Ring the bell and meet Strider, our dog and Jar Jar, our cat. 

To get to Ivan's driveway, note the Crandall Avenue light, but go through it.  The first driveway on the right after the Crandall Avenue light is Ivan's driveway.  He lives in the garage apartment, apartment H.  (with the window boxes.)  Ring the bell and meet Pippin, his cat.  :o)

Hotels

    We have reserved a block of rooms at two hotels for the convenience of our guests.  However, we will provide an additional list of hotels in the area.

HOTEL ALERT!

The COMFORT INN is now known as the QUALITY INN & SUITES

If you made reservations here they are still valid, just look for a green sign that says Quality Inn & Suites.

    We have reserved 10 rooms at Comfort Inn North for both June 27 and 28.  The rooms are $68 + tax per night.  Kids under 18 stay free and for each additional adult after two, add $5.  Comfort Inn is located at 4055 Belmont Avenue (Route 193) and is north of Youngstown, right off of 80.  To reserve rooms, call 330-759-3180.  Mention the Krautter/Palkovic wedding to get the group rate.    Please reserve your room before June 20.  The hotel offers a free continental breakfast between 7:00 a.m. and 10 a.m.  The pool is open between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m.  The restaurant that is attached to the hotel is an authentic Mexican restaurant called Cancun.  Cancun is where Ivan took Pahla to lunch the day he proposed.  The hotel is 15 minutes from Faith Community Church. 

From the Pennsylvania/Ohio Turnpike (76) coming from the south (Pittsburgh Airport) 

Going to Comfort Inn North

Merge onto I-76 W toward NEW STANTON/PITTSBURGH (Portions toll).  The Pennsylvania Turnpike will turn into the Ohio turnpike at the state line.  It will continue to be I-76. 

Merge onto I-680 N via exit number 234/16A toward YOUNGSTOWN.  This is the first exit after you enter Ohio.  7.37 miles

Merge onto US-62 E/ OH-7 N via exit number 6 toward HUBBARD.  1.28 miles

Merge onto US-422 W toward WARREN.  1.48 miles

Take the FIFTH AVE ramp toward BELMONT AVE/ DOWNTOWN.  0.18 miles

Turn RIGHT onto 5TH AVE at the top of the ramp. 

Turn LEFT onto GYPSY LANE.

Turn RIGHT onto BELMONT AVE/193.

Comfort Inn North will be on the right.  It is just before I-80.

    We have reserved 10 rooms at Red Roof Inn for both June 27 and 28.  The rooms are $75.99 + tax per night.  Red Roof Inn is located on 224 in Boardman (south of Youngstown).  In order to be included in the block rooms, call 800-733-7663 and give the Group # B253000732.  You may call between 6:00 am and 3:00 am.  You must reserve the rooms one month in advance or the rest of the rooms will be released.  The deadline is midnight of May 27.  We think that after the ten rooms are full, you can still possibly get a room at the same hotel for the same rate, provided it is not sold out.  Several other area hotels are already sold out due to the "event" in the area.  The event is expected to cause congestion.  The hotel is 5 minutes from Faith Community Church.  This particular hotel does not have a pool.   Red Roof Inn is located on 224, very close to the mall, restaurants, and various stores. 

Other hotels south of Youngstown:

Hampton Inn    800-426-7866

Holiday Inn - Boardman    800-HOLIDAY  or 330-726-1611 $139 a night.  Has a pool.

Microtel  800-804-8385

Marriott Residence Inn  Sold Out

Other hotels north of Youngstown:

Holiday Inn - Metroplex  800-HOLIDAY  or 330-759-0606 

Ramada Inn   800-228-2828

Super 8 Motel   330-759-0040

Comfort Inn   800-228-5150  (Reserved rooms at a group rate; see above)

EconoLodge  800-553-2666

College Friends

    For those of our friends who are still in college or recently graduated from college, you may want to stay with a family instead of renting a hotel room.  Several families from our churches who live in Youngstown have offered to host students or recently graduated students.  Please contact Pahla if you would like to stay with a family on either Friday or Saturday night.  Also, if you are a family who lives in Youngstown and would enjoy hosting some of our friends, let us know!

    Pahla is getting anxious about some missing addresses!  Please email us with the addresses of the following people if you know them as soon as possible!  Dave Smith, and Kelly Szjana.

Trolley Through the Park

    The wedding party will be taking a trolley from the church.  A short trolley ride through the park will also be offered to guests.  Between the wedding ceremony and reception, the wedding party will be taking pictures.  Once the trolley takes the bridal party to take pictures, wedding guests are invited to take a lovely tour through the park.  The trolley, once a part of Youngstown's history, is now converted into a beautifully furbished bus.  This will be an enjoyable ride especially for families with young children.  Dr. Dean Brown will be sharing information about Mill Creek Park and Youngstown's trolley system.  The ride will be between 20 and 30 minutes long.  Since the trolley only seats 25 people, please email Pahla if you are interested.

Area Attractions

    For out of town guests, you may want to enjoy the sights of Youngstown.  The following suggestions are places that we enjoy.

Butler Institute of American Art on Wick Ave, downtown Youngstown.  Appreciate art at its finest in the first ever all American Art Museum.

Mill Creek MetroParks  We like the Old Mill, Ford Nature Center, Walking Trails, and Fellows Riverside Gardens.  Great for couples, friends and families. 

Cornerstone Presbyterian Church.  471 Matthews Road Boardman, OH 44512.  9:30 Sunday School and 10:55 Worship Service each Sunday.   This is the church where Pahla grew up and is a member.  On June 29, Cornerstone is holding its annual "Church in the Park".  It is located at a pavilion in Boardman Park.  Sunday School is canceled for that day and there will be a picnic lunch to follow.

St. Edward's Church.  240 Todd Lane.  Youngstown, OH 44504.  9:00 and 11:30 Mass each Sunday.  Ivan is a current member here.

Hot Rod Weekend.  Whenever you are on 224, keep your eye out for some great old cars!