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Hudson Life Magazine a publication of ScripType Publishing, Inc. Copyright 2012 ScripType Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved. PUBLISHER Sue Serdinak EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Marge Jones Palik EDITOR Judy Stringer WRITERS Michele Collins, Audrey Hylton, Nikki Custy, Patty Reiman, Connie Mroczkowski, Calvin Jefferson, Cathy Keller Brown, Nancy Johnson and Wendy Turrell GRAPHIC DESIGNERS Christine Hahn and Jenny Lovano ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVES Erika Henry, Kimberley Weir, Jenny Lovano and Deanna Butler Hudson Life is a monthly publication mailed free to every home in Hudson. The deadline for all material is the 15th of each month. Subscriptions for nonresidents are $20 per year and can be sent to the address below. Member of HOW TO REACH US Send all press releases, articles and photos to news@scriptype.com. Photos must be in jpeg format. Please send postal mail to: ScripType Publishing 4300 W. Streetsboro Rd. Richfield OH 44286 E-mail ads to ads@scriptype.com Call us at 330-659-0303 FAX to 330-659-9488 Visit our website www.scriptype.com Send news tips or suggestions to Editor: Judy Stringer Her e-mail address is jstringer@scriptype.com E-mail the publisher at sserdinak@scriptype.com On Our Cover A 1915 postcard depicted the Hudson Clock Tower not much differently than it looks today. What is different is community sentiment. Resentment accompanied its erection in 1912. Now, as the tower turns 100, it stands as a treasured landmark. See story on page 6. In this Issue 5... Secret Tea Society Hopes To Deliver an Infusion of Good Tea and Good Company 11... Proposed Pension Changes Spur Retirements; Some Public Employees Seek Retire-Rehire Arrangement 14... Board Commits $375K to First Phase of High School Athletic Center 15... 300-Foot Trail Bridge Built Across I-271 + Health & Wellness Supplement + 18... With New Pathways in the Works, Cyclists Invite Others To Enjoy Outdoor Rides 20... New Businesses Come to Hudson; the City Has Plans To Cultivate More A & B Roofing...26 Anthony Slabaugh Remodeling & Design.. Back Cvr Aqua Clear...30 Ardent Piano...30 Art On The Green...21 Brecksville Kiwanis...S 7 Cleveland Clinic, Twinsburg...1 Custom Decks by Klassic...S 8 D. O. Summers Cleaners...4 DMD Chauffeur Service...30 Empaco Equipment...26 Goddard School - Hudson...28 Hale Farm & Village...6, 27 Hudson City School District...25 Hudson Collision Center...8 In Style Accessories...18 Integrity Tub & Tile...13 It s Polish Pottery...16 Kibler Dance Academy...20 Kindermusik - Western Reserve...22 Le Chaperon Rouge...7 LifeCenter Plus...10 Mature Services...14 Michael s Workshop, Inc...32 Advertisers Inside this Issue Middlefield Windows & Doors...11 Molly Taylor Designs...15 Moonlight Pools...S 8 Nanny Connection...8 Ohio Basement Systems...30 Park Place Travel...16 Perfect Power Wash...29 Primrose School of Hudson...12 Prudential Select Products/Highley.. Inside Back Cvr Sal s Landscaping...15 Sampler in Hudson, The...24 Sasak Landscaping...31 Senior Helpers...6 Sirna Construction...5 Slodov, Andrew DDS...17 Studio 76 Kitchens & Baths... Inside Front Cvr Suncrest Gardens...4 Talent Tree...19 Taste of Hudson...23 Turle s Gym...9 University Hospitals...2 Wash Wag...32 Western Reserve Music...24 INSIDE THIS ISSUE 3
Wrap Up Summer With 32nd Annual Art-on-the-Green Show Finish the summer on the upbeat with the Hudson Society of Artists (HSA) Annual Arts and Crafts Show, now in its 32nd year. Make plans now for Saturday, Aug. 25, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, August 26, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Art-on-the-Green is a free rain-or-shine event held on the hilly, tree-shaded green at the corner of Routes 303 and 91. Visitors will find free parking throughout town. The show includes paintings in varied media and collections of jewelry, pottery, woodcarving, glass, weaving, enamel, sculpture, leather, photography and garden decor courtesy of more than 150 artists from Ohio and surrounding states, including some as far away as Florida. All artwork and crafts are available for purchase. Show-goers can refresh with a variety of menu selections from seven different vendors in the upper-level food court. There also will be musical entertainment throughout each day. The event is co-chaired by art instructor Cathy Welner, founder of Art-onthe-Green, a past president and current 69 W. Streetsboro Corner of First and Main 330.650.1343 L10 ART ON THE GREEN SHOW The annual Art on the Green event features dozens of vendors with hand-crafted wares and live music. It will be held on Saturday, Aug. 25 and Sunday, Aug. 26. member of HSA, a signature member of the Ohio Watercolor Society and a lifetime member of Whiskey Painters of America; and Paul Adams, a local art instructor, an HSA member and recipient of many art awards. This year s Juror of Awards will be watercolorist Robert M. Moyer, winner of awards in the Cleveland Art Directors Club, C.S.C.A. shows, The Emerald Necklace show, St. John Westshore Hospital s annual Festival of the Arts, the Lakeside Katherine Frampton Show, and BayArts juried shows. He is an Associate Member of the Ohio Watercolor Society and continues to teach watercolor classes at BayArts, the Aquarelle Group, Westlake s Watercolor Society and the Rocky River Senior Center. Moyer s fresh watercolor style is recognizable throughout the area and draws a strong following. For information, visit hudsonsocietyofartists.com. We encourage letters to the editor. Letters are limited to 250 words and must be signed and include an address and phone number for verification (not for publication). The street name will be printed. We reserve the right to edit all letters for clarity and length only. We might not use letters for space reasons or those that have appeared in other publications or letters on a single topic submitted multiple times by the same individual or group. Same day service-guaranteed or it s FREE We re environmentally friendly 24 hour drop-off with FREE garment express bags Alterations available on site Friendly drive-thru and car hop service Express Advantage check-out Free Pick-up & Delivery-Call 216.402.5141 PEACE LOVE PLANTS S A L E 20% to 50% off entire store. 30 % www.suncrestgardens.com OFF any and all dry-cleaning pieces Incoming orders only. Not valid on alterations, laundered shirts, households, storage or any other offer. Expires 08/31/12 50% off select items. 20% off all remaining items. Discounted plants not warranted. New arrivals, special orders, gift cards and fall color annuals are not included. Sale ends August 31st. Landscape Development Management Garden Center 330.650.4969 5157 Akron-Cleveland Road Mon.-Fri. 9-6 Sat. 9-5 Sun. 10-5 4
by Bronwyn Pierson Tea pots drawn on the sidewalk in chalk were the first clue that the Secret Tea Society s pop-up salon and shop was open for business. From June 14 through 16, Angela Strach-Gotthardt transformed the back foyer of Brewster Mansion into a charming salon surrounded by the art of Hudson Art and Framing and introduced new friends to her collection of exotic and unusual teas. Original blends with flavors ranging from cocoa mint to orange cream to hip hibiscus were available for tasting and purchase with descriptions supplied from Strach-Gotthardt, a life-long tea enthusiast and certified tea specialist. Visitors to the salon were encouraged to linger over their tea, get comfortable and enjoy the experience. Tea is its own culture, she explained. It is almost like a lifestyle... sitting down and taking the time to converse and make memories. Although she admitted there is a time and place for a disposable drink container, she encouraged her clients to take the time to drink good tea out of a beautiful cup. It just tastes better, she promised with a laugh. Inviting friends to tea has always been a part of Strach-Gotthardt s life. People would thank her, sometimes years later, for the invitation and tell her how much they enjoyed the afternoon. Four years ago, she began studying tea, and then hosting Secret Tea Society salons out of her Hudson home almost two years later as a way to bring that experience to more people. As demand grew for her unusual blends and her antique collection of distinctive teapots, Strach-Gotthardt decided a pop-up salon was the perfect next step. The pop-up concept was developed in large metropolitan cities where a temporary boutique or gallery would pop up in an empty retail space for a short amount of time. According to Strach- Gotthardt, the pop-up salon was a great experience. It was a perfect first exercise getting back into the retail industry. In addition to the tea blends and the Hall Pottery tea pots, modern pots, vessels and equipage (items pertaining to tea service) were also available for purchase to enjoy at home. One of the highlights of Secret Tea Society Hopes To Deliver an Infusion of Good Tea and Good Company the salon for her was watching people not knowing each other, sitting and chatting with one another. Through her career in fashion and love of travel, Strach-Gotthardt was given the opportunity to try teas from all over the world and meet interesting people. This is exactly what she is trying to replicate through her salons. Strach-Gotthardt said she has learned that L04 SECRET TEA SOCIETY there is a chemical reason why people enjoy tea... it allows the drinker to become alert and relaxed. She also found that there is always a member of the group that has an amazing story to tell and the salon setting with the combination of the tea and good company encourages this story telling. Future salons are currently in the planning stages. Look for a mother-daughter event in the fall and a pop-up salon Secret Tea Society Founder Angela Strach-Gotthardt encouraged Hudson resident Kathy O Connor to sample the different blends at the group s first pop-up salon. Photo by B. Pierson and shop around the holidays. Strach- Gotthardt summed up the philosophy behind the society and the salon when she said: Create your own beautiful life. It is as simple as getting a teapot, two cups, a comfortable place to sit and a friend. For more information on the Secret Tea Society, visit www.secretteasociety.com. When Quality Is Important Sirna Construction, Inc. Asphalt & Concrete Commercial & Residential Complete Driveway and Parking Lot Installation Patching Sealcoating Crack Filling Concrete Stamping Experience and Expertise You Can Count On! Free Estimates Call Mike Sirna, Owner or Stan Konopa, Sales 440-439-0001 The Right Material, Quality, On Time and to your Specifications! 5
6 Time Has Enhanced the Charm of Hudson s Clock Tower and Its Creator: Clock Tower s Centennial Drudges Up Resentful Beginnings by C.D. Mroczkowski Hudson s clock tower is its landmark. Clock tower images appear on signs, private and public logos and websites, including the city s. People often refer to the park in which it stands as the clock tower green. Today, the clock tower serves as a beautiful beacon to a quaint community, but 100 years ago, resentment surrounded its construction and benefactor. More than once, it faced destruction. On May 24, 1912, The Hudson Independent editor wrote about another gift to Hudson, a fountain in the form of a tower with a handsome clock at the top. At the bottom will be places for dogs, cats and other small animals to drink. Higher up on one side a place for horses and on the other side bubbling fountains for men, women and children. The article stated that council unanimously approved B.C. Tibbitts request to erect the fountain. Tibbitts told council that a friend of Hudson engaged him to present the plan. The project cost its anonymous benefactor $5,000 and created a controversy. It was to be a secret, said Thomas Vince, Western Reserve Academy archivist and historian, a gift from an anonymous donor, but everyone knew. Who else could it have been but James W. Ellsworth? Born in Hudson in 1849, James W. Ellsworth became an international figure and a multi-millionaire through the banking and coal industries. He had homes in Hudson, Chicago, New York and Switzerland and a villa near Florence, Italy, where he died in 1925. Ellsworth had settled his son, Lincoln (Linn), and daughter, Clare, in Hudson on a farmstead he called Evamere in memory of his first wife, Eva. He often traveled for business and had acquaintance with other influential men, including President William McKinley and John D. Rockefeller. Stories circulate that on summer days, Rockefeller had his chauffer drive him from Cleveland to Hudson so he could hear the town clock strike noon. An economic downturn and a series of fires left Hudson facing financial problems by the early part of the 20th century. Western Reserve College, Ellsworth s alma mater, had moved to Cleveland in 1882 and is now Case Western Reserve University. The original campus in Hudson remained as Western Reserve Academy (WRA) but closed in 1903. Ellsworth reopened WRA in 1916 and constructed new buildings on campus. He vowed to revitalize Hudson, and records credit him with reconstructing down-
town, installing underground utilities, building power and water plants, upgrading the sewer system, starting a telephone company, paving the roads, planting trees, helping to charter the library and building the clock tower. It was controversial, said Vince of the clock tower. Some residents were happy, but some were not. They thought Ellsworth was doing too much and that they couldn t travel through town without a reminder of him. Vince said that Ellsworth wanted to give Hudson a gift but that some residents viewed the clock tower as another symbol of one man s money and power. So strong was the animus that it inspired former Hudson resident and award-winning poet Alice Monks Mears to immortalize it in her poem The Town. When completed in January 1913, the clock tower stood 42 feet 9 inches high. The E. Howard Clock Company of Boston made the custom clockworks that weigh 800 pounds. The clock s four Westminster chimes weigh a total of 4,000 pounds. Battlements detail the top of the structure, where once stood a flagpole. L12 HUDSON S CLOCK TOWER The mechanical workings of the Hudson Clock Tower were problematic in the past as it had to be manually wound. Today electricity is used to wind the clock. Photo courtesy of HCTV In 1936, some residents wanted to tear down the clock tower to relieve traffic congestion on St. Rt. 91. The State Department of Transportation recommended moving the tower in 1957 so it could widen Rt. 91 to four lanes. Originally, Hudson Township trustees controlled the village green and the clock tower. Vince said that town marshal Percy Dresser wound the clock every few days from 1935 until 1950. The chimes quit working around 1933. The township had the entire system electrified in 1957, but the chimes worked for less than a month, and the clock was inaccurate much of the time. During a 1978 rehabilitation project by the Hudson Bicentennial Commission, township trustees agreed to restore the original mechanical works instead of repairing the electrical works after receiving a petition signed by several hundred residents. A 1978 Akron Beacon Journal article quoted Hudson Township resident Ken continued on next page Celebrating 30 years Infant Care 2,3,4, and 5 Year Olds Curriculum Phonics and Math Private Elementary with gifted student program OPEN HOUSE - ALL LOCATIONS August/September M-F 9:30am-5pm No registration fee when you mention this ad (new customers only). 20% military discount Perfect State inspections GRAND OPENING Brecksville July 2012 4949 Snowville Rd. 440-546-4900 Happy Teachers = Happy Children You owe it to your children to compare our programs. You owe it to your budget to compare our prices. WE OFFER EVERYTHING INCLUDED IN TUITION: Before & After School Care Summer Camp Nutritious Hot Meals Spanish & French Instruction Music Program with exposure to instruments Computers Creative Art Yoga Physical Fitness Program State of the Art Buildings Huge Indoor & Outdoor Playgrounds OTHER SCHOOLS CHARGE EXTRA FOR ALL THAT WE OFFER FOR ONE GREAT PRICE!!! www.lechaperonrouge.com OTHER PROGRAMS OFFERED for a small additional fee: Gymnastics Ballet Karate Swimming Soccer Field Trips Amherst 6050 Park Square 440-988-0094 Avon 1504 Travelers Point 440-934-0296 Elementary School (Westlake) 27386 Center Ridge Rd. 440-899-9477 Hudson 5423 Darrow Road 330-342-1416 Independence 7000 Rockside Rd. 216-525-0760 Rocky River 19315 Hilliard Blvd. 440-356-7329 Strongsville 14780 Pearl Rd. 440-238-8383 Westlake 27390 Center Ridge Rd. 440-835-2929 Solon 6010 Kruse Dr. 440-248-3219 7
8 5116 Hudson Drive, Hudson, Ohio 330.650.0077 www.hudsoncollision.com Providing quality service on foreign and domestic cars for over 30 years. All work performed by certified technicians. Insurance work welcomed. Clock Tower continued Daly as saying that the clock mechanism worked well; it is just that people got tired of winding it. Daly volunteered to wind the clock until he could install an electric winder. Today, the clockworks are mechanical, but the winding system is electrical. Over the years, Hudson officials have contracted with experts to repair the clock and chimes, the ironwork, the door and the roof and to winterize the structure. Many residents and organizations have contributed to the historic landmark s preservation, and a plaque on the tower lists their names. Vince could not recall when the flagpole came down, but he did remember a time travelers program, where he and others would conduct tours inside the clock tower for small groups of children. When the township transferred control of the clock tower to the village in the 1980s, the latter stopped all clock tower tours. With time, Ellsworth s extensive philanthropic investment in Hudson overshadowed the negative aura that surrounded his and the clock tower s legacy. Mears foretold of this enlightenment in the second stanza of her poem. Centennial Celebration Planned The Hudson Heritage Association (HHA) plans a birthday celebration to mark the clock tower s 100th anniversary and its own 50th anniversary on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2 to 5 p.m., on the clock tower green. Katie Coulton, chair of the event, said that party plans include cakes, pies, ice cream, lemonade, children s games and live music. She suggests that guests bring picnic blankets or chairs although there will be a few tables and chairs available. Partygoers can view a collection of clock tower paintings and photographs and have their pictures taken in front of the clock tower by a professional photographer on hand. Plein air painters will capture the landmark on canvas, and Hudson Fine Art & Framing will offer some of the artwork for sale at its shop. Coulton said that plans to have clock tower tours are still tentative, and that there is the possibility that James W. Ellsworth (Thomas Vince) will attend and share some stories about the structure. The party and children s games are free and open to the public. HHA will sell tickets for the refreshments and the photographer s services at the event. Visit hudsonheritage.org.
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Proposed Pension Changes Spur Retirements; Some Public Employees Seek Retire-Rehire Arrangement by Calvin Jefferson While retire-rehire practices are not new in the public sector, legislative proposals that would change the long-term payout of Ohio public employee pensions are driving more long-time public employees to consider retirement and the possiblity of being rehired back into their old jobs at reduced salaries. The scenrio is already playing out regionally. In Bath, Township Administrator Bill Snow announced his retirement effective Aug. 31 with hopes of being offered the job again post-retirement. I suggested rehiring at a discount of 25 percent from my current salary to save our taxpapers some dollars, Snow said. For me, this is a business decision to protect my retirement, but I would think that the township, with state revenue losses of almost $500,000 annually coming from state cutbacks, would like to consider any savings that would save our taxpapers dollars. Meanwhile, the board of the Hudson City School District will hold a public hearing this month on a proposal to rehire Brian Wilch as high school prinicpal when he retires this fall. In June, HCSD Superintedent Steve Farnsworth told the board Wilch would be rehired at 75 percent of his current pay. Since the distict is not responsbile for paying Wilch s pension, Farnsworth said such a arrangemant would shave $36,000 from its annual expenses and retain an employee who is in high demand. City and school officials around the area said they expect additional retirements because of the pension changes. If the pension-changing bills become law, the possible adjustments to Ohio s four largest public employee retirement funds could cut retirees cost-of-living allowances and force employees to work more years, contribute more money into the system and accept lesser benefits when they retire. The proposed pension overhaul would affect 1.7 million government workers and retirees who would see significant cuts to their pension benefits. Pension officials say the changes are needed to strengthen their funds for the future. They site stock market losses, longer life expectancies, generous benefits and higher healthcare costs as primary reasons for the needed reforms. A 2010 report by the Ohio Society of CPAs that studied pension reform in the state, Ohio Budget Advisory Task Force Issue Paper: Pension Reform, suggested that public retirement funds needed to transform to be more in line with private-sector-type retirement plans. The report stated, As with the private sector, many public sector employers around the country are recognizing that they need to at least explore the option of moving away from a defined benefit plan or making other changes. Without changes, Ohio Public Employees Retirement System would reduce its annual spending on retiree healthcare from $1.6 billion down to $500 million beginning in 2014, OPERS Executive Director Karen Carraher has said in the media. The four pension systems that would be affected by the reform bills are the Public Employees Retirement System, State Teachers Retirement System, School Emcontinued on next page 11
Pension Changes continued ployees Retirement System (which serves non-teachers) and the Ohio Police and Fire Pension Fund. The state s five pension funds cover nearly 700,000 contributing members and about 400,000 beneficiaries and have combined assets of more than $160 billion. A recent 206-page report by Pension Trustee Advisors and KMS Acturarie concluded, Because the 30-year plans were 12 designed (appropriately) to make the least amount of cuts to pensions consistent with the 30-year objectives, and investment returns since June 30, 2011 have been less than actuarial expectations, it is likely that further adjustment will be required. The study said the legislation, already approved by the State Senate, will put each of the five retirement systems in a much more solid financial position than under current law. The Ohio House has yet to take action on the bills and no legislative sessions are scheduled until after the November election. The legislation would increase contribution amounts for members of the State Teachers Retirement System from 10 percent of members salary to 14 percent and for members of the Ohio Police and Fire Pension Fund from 10 percent to 12.25 percent, according to Ohio State Assembly literature. Increases would be phased in gradually over the next several years. If passed, active teachers making $60,000 will be required to contribute $2,400 more per year to the plan. Employees of city or county governments would need to work 32 years instead of 30 to retire at age 55, and with only five years service, an employee would have to wait until age 67 to retire. Police and fire employees would have to contribute more money to their retirement; for most officers, that could mean an additional $1,000 to $2,000 per year, according to Ohio Police and Fire Pension Fund literature. Contributions would not increase, however, for members of the Public Employees Retirement System or the School Employees Retirement System (SERS). The pension cost to local governments in Ohio now stands at $4.1 billion per year. If current trends continue, the pension costs will grow by $604 million to $768 million during the next five years, reported a 2010 computer analysis by the Columbus Dispatch for the state s newspapers. School districts contribute 14 percent of employees salaries to SERS pensions, while workers contribute an additional 10 percent, according to SERS literature. SERS allocates these funds to a diversified investment portfolio that includes U.S. and international equities, fixed income, real estate and private equity, the literature states. By the time a worker retires from an SERS job, about 70 percent of his or her pension will be funded through investment income on employer and employee contributions made during a career, according to SERS. Hudson Life is available at these locations: Hudson Chamber of Commerce Ault Chiropractic, Hudson Hudson Collision, Hudson LifeCenter Plus, Hudson Western Reserve Music, Hudson Dr. Andrew Slodov, D.D.S., Twinsburg
City Government l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l Hudson City Council Passed Legislation To Restrict Portable Storage Containers, Apply for Grant Program To Demolish Abandoned Buildings by Michele Collins July 18 city council meeting Hudson City Council held a public hearing before moving forward with legislation that established restrictions for the use of portable storage containers in the city. The restrictions allow portable storage containers, similar to the PODS (Portable On-Demand Storage units), on residential properties for no more than two periods in a calendar year. The time periods are one for 30 days and one for 60 days. In addition the city asks all residents to register the portable storage units with the city s department of community development. There is no charge for this registration or the issuance of a temporary permit. Portable storage units must be placed on a paved or gravel surface. No residents spoke for or against the legislation at the public hearing, allowing council to move forward with the legislation, as this was the third reading of the proposed ordinance. In other business, council voted to join other Summit County cities in applying for state matching grant money for the Moving Ohio Forward program, which provides local governments with match funds to demolish abandoned, vacant or blighted residential properties. Councilman Hal DeSaussure asked for a better explanation of how the application process worked. Hudson Finance Director Jeff Knoblauch stated that the city was only agreeing to apply to the program and that there was no guarantee they would receive any of the funding as the funds will be shared throughout Summit County. Councilman John Jeffers asked to explore how the title would be held once the properties had been demolished. Council members voted to apply for the matching grants. A final agenda item was the second reading of a proposed ordinance to amend visit our web site! www.scriptype.com the city charter to bring the deadlines for filing for city elective offices in line with the deadlines for Summit County. Three members of Hudson s League of Women Voters attended the meeting to advocate for the amendment s passage. If passed, the city would require candidates for public offices to file two weeks earlier than they do currently, allowing easier distribution of absentee ballots. The ordinance will be actionable at the Aug. 1 city council meeting. A New Beginning for Your Bathtub & Tile Today! Tubs Tiles Sinks Surrounds BEFORE Fiberglass Repair & Refinishing Guaranteed Durable Acrylic Coating Low Cost Solution that Improves Home Value Fast & Professional Service Residential & Commercial Call for a FREE ESTIMATE 440.241.7261 or visit www.integritytubandtile.com Licensed Bonded Insured AFTER 5 YEAR Warranties on Tubs & Tiles $ 239 99 Standard Bathtub Refinishing 440-241-7261 Not valid with any other offers. Expires 8/31/12 13
School Board l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l Board Commits $375K to First Phase of High School Athletic Center by Judy Stringer July 9 board of education meeting Hudson schools will pay as much as $375,000 to kick start the construction of home team locker rooms in a planned athletic center adjacent to the Hudson Memorial Stadium, which is currently under construction. The proposal to make the funding commitment came from Superintendent Steve Farnsworth. Farnsworth said the money is courtesy of a surplus in a 2004 Certificate of Participation, or COP, financing instrument that was used to fund the construction of Ellsworth Hill Elementary and additions at the high school and Evamere Elementary. While refinancing the COP principal earlier this year, attorneys told the school district it must use the extra $833,000, currently held in reserve, immediately or lose it, according to board President David Zuro. This is one-time money that needs to be spent, he said. And because the original COP note covered construction projects at three district sites Ellsworth Hill, Hudson High School and Evamere the surplus must be used on capital projects within these community learning centers, Zuro said, and could not be used to pay down debt. Better than half of it, $465,000, was allocated to several roofing and parking lots fixes at the high school and Evamere and new security components at the high 14 L15 OPT BOARD COMMITS $375K Superintendent Steve Farnsworth snapped this shot of the press box being lifted to its perch atop the home team stands at the Hudson Memorial Stadium. school. The remaining $375,000 will be combined with a $525,000 commitment from Dick and Barbara Malson to begin work on an athletic center which will be named after their son. The couple also donated money to build Scott Malson Field at the middle school. Scott Malson died of cancer five years ago. Farnsworth said the $900,000 in committed funds will be enough to let architects begin working on the first phase of the athletic center construction of home team locker rooms. He hopes the locker rooms will be ready next fall. The second phase of the project will entail visitor locker rooms, and a third phase will incor- porate wrestling, gymnastics and weight rooms into the complex. Eventually, the Scott Malson Athletic Complex will also host athletic and distinguished alumni halls of fame, also currently in the works. Zuro and Farnsworth were careful to point out that the district s contribution is going only to the athletic center, not to Hudson Memorial Stadium. Since fundraising began, Hudson schools and the board have maintained that no district dollars will go toward the stadium. They say the athletic center is not, and never was, part of the initial stadium product. I know there will be people who say you are not true to your word, Farnsworth said. The athletic center was designed to sit outside of the stadium. It was not part of the design of the stadium. He said the athletic center will be designated a community learning center and will be open to the community when not in use by the district. We saw the athletic center as the most pressing need, Farnsworth said, without violating our commitment not to spent money on the stadium. Zuro also wanted to ensure community members understand that the district will still benefit from $732,000 savings from the COP refinance and that the district s COP fund is separate from its permanent improvement fund (PIF). The latter is subsidized through a PIF levy up for renewal this November. Head of the Class Hudson City School Foundation President Ed Sogan told the board the first class of the Hudson Athletic Hall of Fame has been selected from 120 nominations. Sogan and Hall of Fame co-chair Derran Wimer said that organizers plan to alternate the Hudson Athletic Hall of Fame with one that honors distinguished alumni. Plaques of the honorees will be placed at the high school in the hallway adjacent to the school gym until new accommodations are available at the planned Scott Malson Athletic Center. Sogan said the current hall of fame class would be introduced during halftime at the Fri. Sept. 21 home football game. The plaques will be unveiled at a breakfast the next morning.
by Kathleen Steele Gaivin The long-awaited bridge connecting the scenic 33.5-mile Bike and Hike Trail with Brandywine Gorge will be open soon. It completes the one-mile bypass Bike and Hike Trail that Metro Parks, Serving Summit County and the National Park Service dedicated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony this spring. It is a wonderful culmination of all the work done in the Brandywine Falls area for bikers, hikers and tourists, said Brenda Greathouse, spokesperson for Akron Bicycle Club (ABC). The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) raised the pedestrian bridge into place over Interstate 271 on June 19 and 20. The concrete decks and aprons need to cure, and ODOT still has some asphalt tie-ins to do, along with fence installation and some touch-up painting before the bridge opens in early August, according to Justin Chesnic, public information officer for ODOT, District 4. On the northwest side of the highway, the trail skirts a 90-space expanded parking area for the popular Brandywine Falls and travels beneath old Stanford Road via 300-Foot Trail Bridge Built Across I-271 B41, R55, S50, L50, T50 NEW BRIDGE CONNECTS SCENIC TRAIL The bridge was raised by crane over a twoday period, closing a portion of Interstate 271 for about 20 minutes each day. Photo courtesy of Akron Bicycle Club a tunnel. The trail then curves west around the Inn at Brandywine Falls through a scenic woodland, where it reconnects to the existing route into Cuyahoga County. With the bridge in place, visitors can head south to Route 303, where the trail connects to various pathways. The 303 trailhead as well as the CVNP (Cuyahoga Valley National Park) are popular areas for bicycles and for ABC. 303 is a major point of entry connecting with trails, the towpath, the Cuyahoga Valley and points north to Cleveland, east to the Kent-Stow area and west into the Richfield-Hinckley area, a Brecksville resident said. The area has long been a safety concern for cyclists, who had to share the road with motorists driving by at 40 miles per hour or greater along a one-mile stretch of Brandywine Road. I m not going to say it was dangerous because it s been there for 30 years with very few incidents. There have been a couple of bike crashes down at the hill but nothing very significant, said Dave Whited, Metro Parks chief of planning and development, in an interview last year. Still, Whited said Metro Parks officials believe the trail relocation will result in increased bike traffic in an area where continued on next page Since 1980 Fully Insured - Senior Citizen Discounts Fresh Florals, Silks, Plants and Gift Baskets Specializing in Landscape Design & Installation Lawn Installation: Seed or Sod Shrub & Tree Installation & Removal Lawn Drain - Tile/Sprinkler Systems Stone/Rail Road Ties Retaining Walls Unique Outdoor Living Brick Paver Patios & Walks Colored Stamped Concrete Low Voltage Lighting Systems Water Falls & Ponds Outdoor Fireplaces and Grills SAL: 440.746.9788 Professional Service at Reasonable Prices www.sals-landscaping.com Residential Industrial Commercial A+ Rating CALL FOR A FREE ESTIMATE! at Hudson s newest flower shop Molly Taylor Designs Your Full Service Florist 10 % OFF Any Order of $ 35 or more with this coupon Expires 8/31/12 76 Maple Drive Hudson 330-653-3635 mollydtaylor@gmail.com www.mollytaylordesigns.com 15
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area activities offer Plenty to do l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l Author Event Jean Zimmerman, The Orphanmaster The author of The Orphanmaster, one of the hottest books this summer, will be at the Hudson Library & Historical Society on Monday, Aug. 13, at 7 p.m. Chosen as a Best Summer Read by USA Today, The Orphanmaster, by author Jean Zimmerman, has already been optioned for a movie and garnered rave reviews. The novel is part historical thriller, part mystery, part spy story set in the days of colonial Manhattan when it was called New Amsterdam. The Hudson Library s Between the Lines Book Club has chosen The Orphanmaster as its August selection. The Learned Owl Book Shop, co-sponsors of this event, will be on hand with copies of The Orphanmaster for purchase and signing. No registration is necessary for this free program. Call 330-653-6658, ext 1010 for more information. Barn Quilts Author The story of the American Quilt Trail comes to Hudson on Sunday, Aug. 19, at 2 p.m. when author Suzi Parron visits the Hudson Library & Historical Society to discuss one of the fastest-growing grassroots public arts movements in the United States and Canada. Parron has chronicled her experience in the beautiful new book, Save the Date AUGUST 23 Hudson Memorial Stadium Ribbon Cutting SEPTEMBER 2-3 Taste of Hudson 16 100th Birthday of the Hudson Clock Tower, Hudson Heritage Association 3-31 Antique Festival, Pioneer Women s Association of Western Reserve Academy To have your future event included on this list, e-mail a one-sentence date and title to news@scriptype.com. Additional copies of the magazine can be purchase for $1.50 each from our main office located at 4300 W. Streetsboro Rd., Richfield or visit us at www.scriptype.com to see the magazine online. At the Library Barn Quilts and the American Quilt Trail Movement, featuring the colorful patterns of quilt squares writ large on barns throughout North America. In addition to more than 50 full-color photographs of the folk art pieces themselves, the book includes interviews with barn artists, committee members and barn owners. Through Aug. 25 Summer Music Nights Free Concert Series Summer Music Nights at First & Main Hudson are free and open to the public and feature live family-oriented entertainment from the region s top artists. The concerts are held every Friday and Saturday in August, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the First & Main Village Green. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets to view the shows. The band schedule includes: Friday, Aug. 3, University of Akron Steel Drum Quartet; Saturday, Aug. 4, Revolution Pie; Friday, Aug. 10, Mystic Taxi; Saturday, Aug. 11, Wanted: The Bon Jovi Tribute Band; Friday, Aug. 17, Monica Robins & The Whiskey Kings; Friday, Aug. 24, Swizzle Stick Band; and Saturday, Aug. 25, Carlos Jones and the PLUS Band. For additional details and media photos, contact Debra Sherman at 330-256-8704 or visit firstandmainhudson.com. Go Back to School with Braces! Braces FULL SET $ 3,999 ALL INCLUSIVE Low Monthly Payment Plans All Major Insurance Plans Accepted Visit our office soon for a free consultation! This free program is being co-sponsored by the Northeast Ohio Regional Quilt Council (NEORQC) along with the Hudson Library. Refreshments will be served and no registration is necessary. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing. For more information, call the library reference desk at 330-653-6658, ext. 1010. Aug. 11 Seventh Annual Hudson Challenger Football Classic Sponsored by the Hudson Hawks Football Association, the Seventh Annual Hudson Challenger Football Classic will be held at 5 p.m. at the new Scott Malson Field (formerly Franklin Field) at the Hudson Middle School. The only football game of its kind, the event is designed to showcase the athletic abilities of the Special Olympic athletes in the Hudson area. More than 20 Special Olympic athletes will participate in the game, and more than 1,000 fans in the community are expected to attend. Special guests include the Hudson High School pep band, the varsity football team, varsity cheerleaders, guest radio and television personalities from the Cleveland area and past professional Cleveland Browns players. Proceeds from the game and sponsorship support the Hudson Chapter of the Special Olympics. Dr. Andrew J. Slodov, D.D.S., M.S.D. Orthodontics for Children & Adults 330.963.5905 8848 Commons Blvd. #201 Twinsburg Conveniently located off Rte. 82 behind Key Bank 17
18 With New Pathways in the Works, Cyclists Invite Others To Enjoy Outdoor Rides by Patty Reiman Summer is a great time to enjoy outdoor activities, and biking is a popular one in and around Hudson. It is not uncommon to see adult cyclists on city roads and park paths any time of day, any day of the week. And not many a neighborhoods with children go a day without kids zipping around on their bicycles or tricycles. Cycling is alive and well in Hudson. Because of the many bike lanes and paths, more and more Hudsonites are taking to their bikes for recreation and/or transportation, said Mayor William Currin. More cycling options should be available in the future as Hudson officials work with surrounding communities and parks systems to assist in executing the Summit County Trail & Greenway Plan. One component of the plan is developing and connecting the county s biking and walking trails, and Hudson could benefit from a proposed Veterans Trail. The trail would extend the Bike and Hike trail at Hines Hill Road into downtown Hudson, L11 CYCLISTS INVITE OTHERS FOR OUTDOOR RIDES Meeting downtown for a recent Wednesday night ride were Hudson Velo Club members (l to r) John Bourassa, Michael Coburn, Joe Melnyk, Davin Anderson, Paul Henry, Ross Agnor and Dave and Laura Landreth. Photo by J. Stringer through Veterans Park and follow alignment of the railroad line toward Barlow Road and continue south into Stow. Trail planners completed a feasibility study in the spring to identify trail alignment, alternatives and costs. A lot of exciting work is being done on Veterans Trail, said Debby Rolland, coordinator of the Summit County Trail and Greenway Plan and vice president of operations and development of the Ohio and Erie Canalway Coalition. How soon? is hard to tell. But this fall, work will be completed on Stow Road bike lanes being added between Route 303 and Norton Road. The four-foot-wide lanes will run along the northbound and southbound sides of Stow Road and are part of the city s resurfacing project, which will help further the city s focus on creating a community that is pedestrian and bike-friendly, said Jody Roberts, communications manager for the City of Hudson. Some cyclists who could benefit from these trail projects might be a part of the Hudson Velo Club. (Translated from French, velo means bike or cycle in English.) The club meets regularly at Caribou Coffee and takes bike rides that average 25 to 40 miles in length, and the group s pace averages 16 mph. Their routes typically take them in and out of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park or east through towns like Hiram. We are a casual riding club for road bikes where members organize rides via e- mail or Yahoo groups, explained Michael
Coburn, who says members are from Hudson and surrounding communities and number more than 135 cyclists. During summer months, from Memorial Day to Labor Day, the group regularly sets out for rides on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m., Saturdays at 9 a.m. and Sundays at 8 a.m. There are no membership fees, and the requirements are that you wear a helmet, bring emergency contact information and supplies to fix a flat tire, Coburn said. Coburn said group trips get riders out more often and generally go further than an individual rider might. There is also safety in numbers as the traffic can notice you easier. If you run into any trouble, you have other riders to help you, he said. During one ride, a Hudson Velo Club cyclist who suffered cardiac arrest and crashed was aided by a physician, also on the ride, who performed immediate CPR until paramedics arrived. The quick intervention saved the victim s life. Another Hudson biking group open to the public is the outgrowth of holistic health initiatives at a few local churches whose parish nurse is Cindy Rocco. These churches include Christ Church Episcopal, First Presbyterian Church of Hudson and Rejoice Lutheran Church of Hudson. Rocco says the group began biking in June and has trail rides every Tuesday at 7 p.m. that start off at the Summit County MetroParks Bike & Hike trail near Route 303 and Olde Route 8. All riders from new to experienced are welcome. It s a great path for all levels; it s flat and paved, and you can easily adjust the distance of the ride, depending on the needs of the participants, said Rocco, who began riding in 2011 with a church group and friend Lou Diehl, a former minister of Hudson United Methodist Church, who passed away last fall. Rocco says Diehl sparked her love for riding, and she s gained insight from John Bourassa, a seasoned rider who attends First Presbyterian. In June, she led a bike team on a 100-mile ride to raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Rocco turned to Coburn and his wife, Heidi, for advice before she bought a new bike that would suit her needs. They helped me sort out questions to ask the bike shops before I went in, she said. Rocco offered some advice to others interested in biking: Get your existing bike serviced by a local shop before setting out and on a regular basis. If purchasing a new bike, be sure to have a budget and determine if the bike fits in your car s bike rack. Other worthwhile purchases that Rocco recommended are padded bike shorts, water bottle holder, speedometer/odometer and a bike fanny pack to hold snacks and other personal items. Coburn offered his advice, too, but in relation to cyclists sharing the road with vehicles. We are ambassadors for the sport of cycling, he said. We legally act as vehicles, and if you want the rights of vehicles, you have to obey the laws. To motorists, Colburn advised giving cyclist at least three feet of clearance and using the opposing lane to pass when there is no oncoming traffic. The squeeze play of passing a cyclist while an oncoming car is also there puts all three parties at risk, he said. Interested riders can join the Velo Club s Yahoo group at hudsonveloclub.com or receive e-mails by contacting Coburn at michael.coburn7@yahoo.com. Rocco can be reached at cynthia_rocco@hmis.org. We fit the needs of our clients! The Talent Tree now accepting FALL REGISTRATION Classes resume Sept. 5, 2012 Girls Gymnastics Boys Gymnastics Dance Cheer Baton Irish Dance Music Lessons: Piano Voice Guitar Violin Viola Register in person, by phone, email or online The Talent Tree, Inc 5282 Hudson Drive, Hudson, Ohio 44236 330-650-9829 www.talenttreehudson.com Email: Sharsstars@aol.com 19
L06 NEW BUSINESSES COME TO HUDSON LuLu s Yogurt With a Twist owner May Lou Anderson helped Olivia (LuLu) Bury, 3, of Silver Lake to a tasty treat. 20 Business Update l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l New Businesses Come to Hudson and the City Has Plans To Cultivate More L08 NEW BUSINESSES COME TO HUDSON The new La Ti Da Boutique is stafffed by Joanne Patasce, owner Shelley Genova, Lindsay Hellman and Brittany Bueno. Photos by C. Mroczkowski by C.D. Mroczkowski Several new retail businesses have opened in Hudson recently, and Economic Devolvement Director Chuck Wiedie credits the city s caliber. They come when they realize that Hudson is a smart location, Wiedie said. When the demographic fits, they will find a place here. The new business owners echoed Wiedie s statement. We re excited to be here, said Mary Lou Anderson, owner of LuLu s Yogurt With a Twist. She called Hudson a family-oriented community. Anderson said her nephew, a toy designer in California, helped with the shop s name and logo. To him and other relatives, Anderson is Aunty Lou. Anderson and her son, John Minnillo, started the independent company. The Minnillo family has a history in the restaurant business dating to the 1950s, including the ownership of the former Baricelli Inn in Cleveland. We grew up aware of the benefits of healthy eating, said Anderson, who worked for many years in healthcare. Yogurt is a healthy and fun food. The self-serve frozen yogurt has certified live and active cultures and comes in a smorgasbord of flavors. Some are nonfat, low fat or without added sugar. The yogurt is OU-D Kosher certified. Customers can twist two flavors together and add any of the toppings or bottom layers to make their own taste treat. There are sprinkles in all the local school colors, too. Anderson and Minnillo remodeled First & Main s former Bear on the Square site at 56 Library St. in a colorful swirl motif with seating inside and out. The shop is open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Visit mylulusyogurt.com.
L07 NEW BUSINESSES COME TO HUDSON Linda Coleman opened Olive My Heart, which features dozens of gourmet extra virgin olive oils, aged balsamic vinegar and exotic spices. Shelley Genova, who opened La Ti Da Boutique between Starbucks and Great Lakes Baking Company, said that the location is serendipitous. Her successful shop in Poland, Ohio, is near a bakery, too. When I saw the bread store, I knew it was a done deal, said Genova, who looked at sites in Pennsylvania and in Fairlawn, Ohio, before choosing Hudson. The boutique offers contemporary women s clothing, and Genova said that the items appeal to a woman with a certain attitude, not an age group. Lindsay Hellman, a recent Youngstown State University graduate with a degree in fashion merchandising, will manage the shop. Brittany Bueno, who earned a degree in business management from Youngstown State, will serve as assistant buyer. Genova said that her buyers shop major trade shows and keep abreast of the latest trends. In addition to clothes, La Ti Da sells scarves, handbags, belts, hats, footwear Hudson Life will accept information on business happenings for businesses within the community. All information is subject to editing. Please e-mail information to news@ scriptype.com and label it Hudson Business Brief. and unique jewelry from Paris. The shop has a jean bar, and the staff will help customers get the right fit. Genova calls the boutique s offerings eclectic. The shop, at 85 South Main St., is open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or by appointment. Visit latidaboutique.net. Olive My Heart owner, Linda Coleman, said that she knew Hudson was the right location. The shop sells olive oil, vinegar and spices, and Coleman has a wealth of knowledge about her products to share with customers. Today, more people know about the health benefits of olive oil, said Coleman, but many do not know that it loses some of its flavor and health benefits over time. It must be stored properly. Coleman sells all her olive oil and vinegar in brown bottles, except for a sample set that comes in small, clear bottles. Coleman said that extra virgin olive oil high in oleic acid has less oxidation. She said that the best olive oils have low free fatty acids, extremely low peroxide values and high polyphenol, the chemical that makes olive oil a healthy food. Time, heat, oxygen and light can deplete the oil s polyphenol. Coleman has the chemical structure of her olive oils listed on the stainless steel tasting vats. After a taste test, Coleman will help customers pair an oil and vinegar to suit their culinary creations. The shop at 5108 Darrow Rd. is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. Visit olivemyheart.com. First and Main also is now home to a White House Black Market store, and Wiedie said that some non-retail businesses have opened in Hudson as well, including Westpark Executive Suites of Hudson, a company that offers businesses furnished individual office space with wireless internet, printers and a conference room. The company is located at 105 Executive Pkwy. Visit execsuiteshudson. com. The next big story to break will be the final stretch in choosing a marketing firm to help us build a brand and develop the message on why businesses should choose Hudson. Wiedie said. He said that a committee of representatives from the Chamber of Commerce, Hudson Economic Development Corp., Destination Hudson, Merchants of Hudson and First & Main and a business-owner resident is interviewing candidates. In late June, Wiedie said that the committee had narrowed the search down to four companies and should make its final selection within a couple of weeks. He added that council set aside $100,000 for the multi-stage marketing project in its 2012 budget. Art on The Green by Hudson Society of Artists on Beautiful Hudson s South Green Sat & Sun, Aug. 25 & 26, 10 am to 5 pm Corner Rt. 303 & Rt. 91 Free Parking 33rd Annual Juried Art Show All Forms of Original Art Food Shelter Live Entertainment Free Admission 21
22 Talk of the Town Is it August already? I cannot believe that school will begin in just a few short weeks. Here is what some Hudsonites have been up to this summer: Rachel Johnstone, daughter of Tricia Johnstone, represented Hudson as a member of the Cleveland Youth Wind Symphony (CYWS) on a 10-day concert tour of Central Europe in June. The 90-member symphony performed concerts in Gorzow, Krakow and Zakopane, Poland, as well as in Budapest at St. Stephen s Basilica, the largest church by Nikki Custy in Hungary. CYWS is part of the Cleveland Institute of Music and is comprised of the top wind symphony musicians from northeast Ohio. This trip was the 10th international tour for the group. CYWS began touring internationally in 1994 under the direction of Dr. Gary Ciepluch. Rachel Shapiro, daughter of Marc and Ilene Shapiro, worked as an intern this summer at the United States Department of State in the Bureau of Western European Affairs in Washington, D.C. Rachel was involved in a number of interesting projects there, including some that involve classified information, Ilene said. Shapiro, a 2009 graduate of Hudson High School, begins her senior year at Miami University later this month where she is a double major in international relations and French. Shapiro s interest in French began during her preschool years at the Center Country Day School in Hudson under the tutelage of Mrs. Van Osdol. Shapiro furthered her studies and fluency in French by spending a semester abroad in Rennes, France last year. For growing up in a small town like Hudson, Rachel has quite a world view, Ilene said. She hopes to practice international law one day. Spending the summer interning with the State Department has truly been a meaningful, memorable experience, Rachel said. Not only have I gained a broader perspective into how we coordinate policy with our European allies, I have had the chance to meet a variety of fascinating people, ranging from diplomats to politicians to NGO representatives. Seeing diplomacy in action and actually being able to work toward fostering diplomatic ties reminds me of how important it is to think globally, whether you re in Washington, D.C., like me, overseas, or even in Hudson! Last month many residents celebrated Independence Day by attending area fireworks displays. My family and I cycled to Colony Park on July 3 to view the Hudson fireworks. I am always impressed by the shows put on by the Sorgi family and feel fortunate that Hudson is home to American Fireworks. At the show we met up with our friends Joe and Beth Kuemerle of Cuyahoga Falls and their children, Kate, 10, and Connor, 6. The Kuemerles attended a party at the home of Kate s piano teacher, Bob Erdman, of Olde Towne Colony earlier in the day and decided to stay for the fireworks. It was a great show, even during the downpour, said Beth. As for my family, we were without umbrellas so once the blankets we held over our heads were soaked through we jumped on our bikes for a wet and wild ride back to North Hayden Parkway. The Friel family Scott, Lisa, Wylan, 7, and Eila, 4-1/2 celebrated Independence Day at Blossom Music Center on July 4. They too had to endure a down-
as at churches and community events. She also participated in a campaign to educate women about the risks of cardiovascular disease. As part of the campaign, Hughes developed a Co-eds Go Red program to teach c o l l e g e - a g e women about the importance of eating healthy, staying active and avoiding tobacco to maintain a healthy heart. We re L02 TALK OF THE TOWN Suzy Hughes of Hudson won the Volunteer of the Year award from the American Heart Association, which she received at a Dallas AHA luncheon last month. lucky to have volunteers like Suzy, said Alice Luse, regional director of the AHA s Akron, Canton and Youngstown offices. I just really felt that Suzy s accomplishments and dedication over a long period of time were so worthy of getting this award. Congratulations to Daniel C. Crowder, a 2012 graduate of Western Reserve Academy, for being named a Lisle M. Buckingham Scholar. Crowder will receive a scholarship named after the former senior partner of the law firm of Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs in Akron. The award covers full tuition, fees, room and board for up to four academic years in an undergraduate program. Congratulations to Andrew Meldrum, a Hudson native and 1970 graduate of Western Reserve Academy, on his appointment as Africa editor for The Associated Press (AP). Meldrum will be based continued on next page L01 TALK OF THE TOWN Flautist Rachel Johnstone performed in Zakopane, Poland, as pat of a ten-day Central Europe concert tour with the Cleveland Youth Wind Symphony. pour. The conductor invited the people on the lawn to come into the pavilion for shelter from the rain, said Lisa. We were able to get seats really close to the music. Once the music was over, the Friels returned to the lawn to watch the fireworks. There were so few people around at that point it was like a semiprivate show, she said. Congratulations to Hudsonite Suzy Hughes for receiving the National Healthcare Volunteer of the Year award from the American Heart Association (AHA). The AHA honors one healthcare volunteer each year from among its 225 offices nationwide. Hughes is the clinical education project director at the Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association in Hudson and has been an AHA volunteer for nearly three decades. I was just completely thrilled, Hughes said. It s exciting for me because it s something that has been such an important part of my life. Hughes has educated countless people about cardiovascular health by speaking on radio and television programs, as well 23
24 dent s list at Clemson University; Shana Strole and Daniel Tebbutt, named to the dean s list at The University of Toledo; Victoria Kulwicki, named to the dean s list at the University of Vermont; Melissa Boslet and Ashley Watson, named to the dean s list at Clemson University; Kate Gallagher, named to the dean s list at the University of Memphis; Elizabeth Baglieri, named to the dean s list at James Madison University; Tiffany Battey and Hannah Rozgonyi, named to the dean s list at Geneva College; Aaron Bennett, named to the dean s list at Denison Unitalk of the town l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l The Sampler In Hudson Come shop our 50+ vendors for arts, crafts, jewelry, gifts, antiques, vintage items, collectibles, home décor, cards and more. Great gifts for summer! Wedding, Graduation, Birthdays & more! SUMMER SALES EVENTS: Saturdays in August Sidewalk Sale Days Brush up for Band with Summer Lessons. Sign up today! 5850 Darrow Rd, Hudson OH 330-653-3644 www.samplerinhudson.com Hudson s Full Service Music Store Western Reserve Music Across from the Clock Tower Lessons on all instruments Best Band & Orchestra Rental Program True Rent to Own! Visit us online at www.westernreservemusic.com 144 N Main St. Hudson 330.342.7317 All Band & Orchestra Instrument Rentals Available Full Line of Music Supplies for School Easy Rental Program Large Selection of New & Used Band & Orchestra Instruments Educator Recommended Expert Repairs Continued from previous page at AP s Africa regional headquarters in Johannesburg, where he will help direct news coverage of sub-saharan Africa. Meldrum brings a lot to this role: rich experience in editing and reporting stories from many countries in Africa, historical knowledge and vision on how to emphasize key developments in a dynamic region encompassing 45 countries, said Andrew Selsky, the AP s Africa editor. Students in the news for academic success in the Spring 2012 semester include: Cassandra Hammer, named to the presiversity; Emily Wood, named to the dean s list at Loyola University Maryland; Sarah Wright, named to the dean s list at Grove City College; Benjamin Keating, named to the dean s list at Huntington University; Bridgitt Staud, named to the dean s list at Wake Forest University; and John Grace, Collin York, Caleb Morgan and Lindsey Newman, who earned academic honors at Purdue University. New graduates include: Elizabeth DeRemer with a doctorate degree in occupational therapy from The University of Toledo; Melissa Grannetino, Matthew McErlean, and Megan Ramsay with bachelor of science degrees and Hannah Price and Sarah Whiteman with bachelor of arts degrees from Denison University; Kyle Willner, with a master of science degree from Washington University; Christophe Jambon and Austin Song with bachelor of arts degrees from Emory College of Emory University; and Katherine Petersen with a doctor of law degree from Emory University. Lastly, rest in peace to Christopher Burgess, a 1990 graduate of Hudson High School and former member of the Hudson Volunteer Fire Department. Christopher, son of Roger and Claire Burgess, died tragically last month when the brakes of his truck failed as he drove down the steep section of Portage Trail as it descends into the Merriman Valley. Burgess managed to alert other drivers by waving his arms and honking his horn as he sped out of control. He maneuvered the heavy truck past other vehicles and pedestrians before crashing into a tree and plunging into the Cuyahoga River. Witnesses gathered to say the Lord s Prayer as rescuers worked to free him from the wreckage. You could tell he sacrificed himself so he wouldn t harm others, said Trista Merendino, a witness to the crash. Enjoy the remainder of the summer. If you have news to share from the summer or in the months ahead please let me know at ncusty@scriptype.com. Hudson Life is happy to print wedding notices or engagement announcements (just one please), for residents of the community. To have the photo returned, please enclose a stamped, self-addressed envelope.
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Some insurance companies are extending the hail storm date. Call us for a FREE inspection. People l l l l l l l l l l Hudson Sisters Sacrifice Long Locks for Cancer Patients 26 -No Solicitors- Hudson Chamber/BBB Angie s List award winner General Contractors GRADE WORK EXCAVATING DEMOLITION HAULING BULK MATERIALS FOR SALE RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL GRAVEL, SAND, LIMESTONE Pick Up or Delivery FREE ESTIMATES! Thank You, Bill & Kelly Buehl Proud Hudson residents over 18+ years HOURS OF OPERATION: MONDAY-FRIDAY, 7:00AM TO 5:00PM SATURDAY, 8:00AM TO 12:00PM (Seasonal) 2958 Brecksville Road, Box 535, Richfield, OH 44286 Phone: 330.659.9393 Fax 330.659.4772 www.empacoequipment.com L03 OPT HAIR DONATION Sisters Mackenzie Farber, 11, and Riley Farber, 9, cut their long hair and donated it to make low-cost cancer patient wigs. Mackenzie Farber, 11 years old, and her 9-year-old sister, Riley Farber, both of Hudson, recently donated their long locks to Pantene s Beautiful Lengths. Their hair will be used to make natural hair wigs for women with cancer, according to their mother, Margie Anderson. The girls are sixth and fourth graders at the Old Trail School in Bath. Beautiful Lengths is a partnership between Pantene and the American Cancer Society, Anderson said. Pantene provides the funds to turn real, donated hair into free wigs for women with cancer. So far, Pantene has donated 18,000 free real-hair wigs to the American Cancer Society s wig banks, which distribute wigs to cancer patients across the country. For more information, contact the American Cancer Society s Wig Bank Line at 1-877- 227-1596. Correction Dr. Julia Grossman of Apple Hill, an animal hospital in Broadview Heights, was misquoted in the July article Killed by a Grape: Foods That Harm Cats and Dogs. The quote should have been: The artificial sweetener Xylitol, found in yogurt, candies, gum, pop and ice cream, can kill a cat or dog, regardless if the animal is taking an antibiotic or not. Xylitol is toxic to cats and dogs.
by Bronwyn Pierson Lavender, or Lavandula, is an aromatic herb and a member of the mint family with a long history that spans more than 2,500 years. Egyptians used lavender in their perfumed oils and in the mummification process. Perfumes were also important to the Romans who found additional uses for the plant in the kitchen and for healing, smoking, washing and bathing. The modern name comes from the Latin root, lavara (to wash) or livendula (livid or bluish.) Mentioned countless times in the Bible under the name Spikenard, the plant became a safeguard against evil and many Christian homes had a cross made out of lavender over the door as protection. The plant was introduced to Europe around 600 B.C. and used for many purposes from migraine reliever to lice deterrent, love potion and furniture polish and it had staying power. The Pilgrims brought lavender across the ocean on the Mayflower as they settled the new land, and hundreds of years later, the oil was used as an antiseptic during WWI when traditional medicines were unavailable. Today, lavender is still used to scent many household products, as an insect repellant and alternative to moth balls and in homeopathic remedies. The varieties we now associate with England and France would not be developed until the 1600s, and today these plants are still a garden favorite. A Mediterranean native, lavender is woody-stemmed and prefers dry and rocky habitats, which surprises those that associate this plant only with the traditional English garden. Lavender will grow in many situations but thrives in well-drained, alkaline soil and lots of sun. Once established, this plant will be drought-resistant and actually prefers dry soil. Humidity and dampness are the main reason for the failure of a plant. Wet feet during the winter and spring, a very humid summer without proper air circulation or a shady location will all hurt Next Deadline: August 15 Gardens/Outdoors l l l l l l l l l l l l l Plant of the Month the plant. During Ohio winters, a layer of mulch applied after the ground freezes or other ways of protecting it from the cold winds will help the plant survive. Lavender does not require regular fertilizing and a simple trimming after the flowers have been cut will keep the plant in shape and may encourage a second bloom. Do not over trim as new growth does not come from the older woody part of the plant. Now a staple in French and English gardens, the silver tinge of the leaves and the spikes of blue or purple flowers are only part of the appeal. The aroma of the leaves and flowers when brushed against or crushed is comforting, calming and clean. This deer-resistant plant is great in borders or garden as most varieties grow only one to two feet tall and spread only two to three feet wide. To try lavender in your own garden, look for the hearty Munstead or Hidcote varieties, easily found at most nurseries. Locally, DayBreak Lavender Farm in Streetsboro is a great, free destination to see a lavish display of the fragrant plant. To make your own lavender water, follow the recipe below. Spray on linens, curtains and soft furniture or use as a light cleanser on countertops and doors. L05 PLANT OF THE MONTH lavender 1/2 cup dried or 1 cup fresh lavender flowers Cheesecloth or coffee filter Sturdy glass container that can tolerate boiling water 1 pint (two cups) boiled water 1 pint sterilized plastic or glass spray bottle Place the lavender in the coffee filter and secure with a rubber band or tie it in cheesecloth. Set it in the container. Pour the boiling water over the wrapped flowers. Cover and let cool. Remove the bag of flowers, squeeze out all water. Strain the cooled water using a clean cheesecloth or coffee filter. Pour the clean pure lavender water into the spray bottle. Keep in a cool, dark place. 27
by Nancy Lutz, owner of The Goddard School in Hudson Oh, how our toddlers test the limits and press our buttons! Often, it seems, toddlers are torn between wanting to be a big kid and wanting to be babied this can be especially intensified if there is a sibling in the mix. It is important to try to keep a sense of humor about your child s 28 From the Experts l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l Testing Limits & Pushing Buttons journey to independence. For a toddler, gaining independence is a whole new world! Toddlers are determined to feel like they are in control. It can be amazing to see your child grow in leaps and bounds right in front of you by making their own decisions and developing their problemsolving skills. The more often you offer choices, the Sponsored By more in control your child will feel. More importantly, the more in control your child feels, the more confident and independent he or she will become. Give your toddler choices, but try not to overwhelm him or her with too many. If getting your child to eat breakfast is a challenge, try offering a choice: Would you rather have scrambled eggs or oatmeal for breakfast? By making the decision your Nancy Lutz child s, you will be surprised at their willingness to eat breakfast. If getting dressed is a challenge, consider this: does it really matter if your child wants to pair pink polka dots with navy plaid? Would it hurt to let your child wear her fairy wings to the grocery store? As long as their choices do not hurt anyone and who would not smile at a little one in fairy wings in the shopping cart why not let your child wear his superman cape or her robot boots while you run errands? For parents and children, toddlerhood can be as frustrating as it can be rewarding. We often focus on preventing the negative behavior and overlook the positive. Be patient with your child and provide praise when she is being good. By acknowledging the good behaviors, children will be more likely to repeat them. Next time your child hangs her coat up instead of throwing it on the floor, puts his toys back in the bin or eats a no, thank you helping of broccoli, go heavy on the praise and let him know just how happy you are. The Goddard School is located at 5601 Darrow Rd., in Hudson. 330-653-3766 or HudsonOH@Goddardschools.com.
from the experts l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l Stop Mold and Mildew From Damaging Your Home Mike Palubiak by Mike Palubiak Whether your home is vinyl, aluminum, stucco, wood or brick, sooner or later it is going to need a power wash. No matter how beautiful your landscaping and flowerbeds are, if the outside of your home is embedded with mold, mildew and dirt, the overall effect is going to be less than appealing. Keeping the outside of your home clean from gutter to ground with a professional power wash is an inexpensive bit of maintenance that goes a long way in adding curb appeal. Not only will it brighten your home s appearance; it will remove particles that can be harmful to your family and pets such as mold and mildew. Mold and mildew tend to grow on the shaded or damp sides of a house. These living organisms feed on organic matter including wood, concrete and other building materials. Over time, they will digest enough of your home to cause permanent damage, resulting in costly repairs and the depreciation of your home s value. Mold has been linked to several health issues including asthma and allergies. Mold is everywhere and it is impossible to rid a home of every single spore. However, a professional power washer should be able to safely remove much of it and treat your home with products to inhibit future growth. Your home may also be covered with pollen, dead bugs and bird droppings, all of which detract from your home s natural beauty. A professional power wash usually takes less than a day and the difference is instantly noticeable. I recommend scheduling a power wash at least once a year. Keep in mind if you are planning to paint your home, you should always have it power-washed prior to painting. Mike Palubiak is the owner of Perfect Power Wash. His company uses safe pres- sure washing technology, biodegradable cleansers and rinsing agents, designed not only to clean, but to enhance your home s exterior and assist in protecting it from future dirt and mildew growth. Call Perfect Power Wash for a no obligation estimate at 1-800-311-8360. For information, visit perfectpowerwash. Sponsored By 330-697-0131 29
from the experts l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l The Truth About Basement Finishing by Gayle Rusk A finished basement will increase the living space in your home at a fraction of the cost of constructing a new addition, all the while increasing the value of your home. But before investing any money into remodeling your basement, you should make sure your basement is in good condition and properly prepared. If your basement has leaks, cracks or other shortcomings, it could cause a whole lot of damage to your newly finished basement. You do not want your basement to get wet, but if it does, you do not want it to get ruined. The truth of the matter is that almost all basements will leak at some point. The question is: when? Prepare Before Remodeling To prepare your basement for finishing, first, keep it dry. Sweat the little stuff. Flooding is not your only concern; water vapor can also cause problems. A wet or damp basement is unsuitable for finishing. This moisture will get into the building material and Gayle Rusk cause mold, mildew, rot and unpleasant odors in your basement. Such conditions will damage floor coverings, furniture and personal items. Basement Environment Products Before committing to a basementremodeling project, be sure to learn more about the products and services the company has to offer. The company should offer products that address moisture, dampness and humidity, problems affecting the basement walls, floors, windows, window wells and other basement components. Sponsored By The products should help protect your basement finishing investment, while creating a dry, comfortable living space. Your basement should be as dry and comfortable as the rest of the house. Ohio Basement Systems represents the very best in product innovation, quality energy efficient finishing products to fit your home. Ohio Basement Systems is located in Twinsburg, a division of Tomorrow s Home Solutions. 888-381-1091. www.ohiobasemntstp.com. 30 New and Used Piano Sales & Service Ardent Piano Tune Repair Move Authorized Formerly Dorsey Piano Buy Sell Rebuild Dealer America s Favorite Piano 330.220.7182 Arleen & Denny Dorsey, Owners FREE Interior Vacuum with Purchase of Tuning With Coupon. One Coupon per piano. Bottled Water for Home or Office Ultra-Pure Drinking Water... 5 gal. $5.95 Natural Spring Water... 5 gal. $6.95 Distilled Water... 5 gal. $6.95 2 Bottle minimum Bottle deposits apply Water Cooler Sales & Rentals Pros Choice Dura-Cube Softening Salt 40#... $6.45 Dura-Cube Red Out 40#... $6.95 BUY 10 BAGS GET ONE FREE FREE DELIVERY aquaclearwater.com 330.535.2851 Serving Northeast Ohio Since 1975 DMD Chauffeur Service Need a ride to the Airport - Cleveland or Akron/Canton? Planning a night on the town? I would like to be your personal driver. For the price of a Taxi (or less) why not ride in luxury? Call Tom, Cell: 216-598-8506 DMDTrans@yahoo.com Mention this ad for $10 off your roundtrip booking!
Country Bargains are $5 Country Bargain ads are $5 and will be printed in the Hudson Life and ScripType magazines of Bath, Twinsburg, Richfield, Independence, Brecksville, Sagamore Hills, Broadview Heights and Hinckley for a total circulation of 58,800. Listings are limited to 20 words and residents, not businesses or paid services. We must receive these by the 5th of the month. Please mail to: Country Bargains, c/o ScripType Publishing, 4300 Streetsboro Rd., Richfield 44286. For Sale: men's bike, 2002 Diamond Back Wildwood, 20" frame, hardly used, $135, 440-237-4476. For Sale: GE Advantium oven/micro, $150, bisque, very good condition; Brinkmann all-in-one smoker & grill, used once, $75, 330-659-9831. For Sale: Healthrider and oak rolltop desk, $300 for both, 440-838-5675. For Sale: Chickering grand piano, cherry, mint, $5,000, 330-468-5238. For Sale: 2007 Ford Fusion SE, beige, 165K, excellent condition, 30 MPG, sunroof, 6 CD, nonsmoker, runs great, 216-214-1357. For Sale: you move, 3-piece slate, 7-foot pool table, 6 pool sticks, holder, rack & cue balls, $600, 330-225-9409. For Sale: 65 horse Evenrode outboard, excellent cond., $600; 5 horse gate short shaft, $200; Mike 440-876-6946. Real Estate & Employment For Sale: 40+ acre farm, lake house, 4 lakes, 2 barns, 1-mile fencing, gas well, $1m, 330-468-5238. For Rent: 2 bdrm./2 ba. 2nd-floor condo w/garage, deck, in-suite laundry, fireplace. Quiet neighborhood w/pool, tennis courts, playground, clubhouse & lake. Brecksville/B Hts. schools. 440-668-2812. Landscape Help Wanted: Full- or parttime, experience preferred, must have transportation. A full-service landscape company. 330-659-3396. Richfield Duplex for Rent: 2-bdrm, 1-ba, updated eat-in kitchen w/appliances, family room, hardwood floors, lg. bsmnt w/washer & dryer, landscaped yard w/patio & walkways, close to I-77, I-271 & metro park. $765/month includes city water, sewer, lawn maintenance, snowplowing. No smoking, no pets, available August. 330-659-3396. Country Bargains Country Bargains are $5 For Sale: large dog crate, Dogtra dog training collar, ceramic dog bowls & stand, dog/suv divider, best offers, 216-225-5312. For Sale: 2006 Mazda 3, gold, 4-door, auto/manual transmission, 83,500 miles, new tires, new battery, $8,000 OBO, 216-215-7431. For Sale: beautiful rug, like new, $300 value, asking $50, shades of green, 330-467-8726. For Sale: antique trunk from Czech, "shabby chic", 35"Wx20"Dx19"H, $275; blue/white Bing & Grondahl plates, 40 yrs old, $10 up, 330-225-4365. For Sale: antique round pedestal table w/claw feet and six chairs, $450, or best offer, 216-789-1280. Wanted: watch collector buying watchmakers' repair tools, watch parts, complete watch collections, no quartz watches, 330-416-0336, please leave message. For Sale: 1978 Sachs Moped, $650; 2HP, 4-gal. compressor, piston type, not diaphram, $100; concrete mixer, small, hand-powered, $60, 440-526-1132. For Sale: Circle Y Saddle, Park-N-Trail, 15", $500; hospital bed, $250, both in excellent condition, 330-342-3474. For Sale: double oven, KitchenAid Superba 27 Self Clean, thermal convection, very good condition, $175, 330-659-6246. Wanted: fishing tackle, boxes, lures, rods, reels; any fishing equipment; outboard motors, also fishing boats, call Bill, 330-819-1115. Wanted: cash paid for unwanted vehicles, etc., call 440-654-8329. Wanted: used cars & trucks in need of repair, all others considered, will pay cash, 330-523-0154. Wanted: Toy trains, model railroad enthusiast interested in purchasing trains for collection, call 330-310-1016. Wanted: gun collector wants to buy hand guns, rifles and shot guns. All brands any condition. Please call Woody, 330-819-3274. organizations l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l MOMS Club The MOMS Club provides support and activities for at-home moms and their families in Hudson, Richfield, Peninsula and Streetsboro. Meetings are typically held on the second Monday of the month. Each meeting features a discussion group or a guest speaker covering a variety of topics. Mothers may bring their children with them. The MOMS Club is an international support group for mothers who stay home with their children, including those who have home-based businesses and those who work part time. For more information e-mail momsclubofhudson@ hotmail.com. Area Churches Welcome You First Congregational Church 47 Aurora Street, Hudson 330-650-4048 www.hudsonucc.org Senior Pastor: Rev. Dr. Peter Wiley, Sunday worship at 9, 10:30, and 11:59 a.m. Sunday school and crib care offered at the 9 and 10:30 a.m. services. Crib care only for children 2 and under for the 11:59 a.m. service. Christian education opportunities for all ages. First Presbyterian Church of Hudson, PC(USA) 21 Aurora St., Hudson. 330-607-0856, www.fpchudson.org. Pastor: Rev. E. Sue Tinker. Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m. Unclassified ads must be prepaid. They should be received by the 15th of the month at Hudson Life, 4300 Streetsboro Rd., Richfield OH 44286. Include 50 per word. Organizations: We are happy to print your articles. We ask only that they be typed, with a limit of 250 words, and submitted by the 15th of each month. They may be e-mailed to news@scriptype. com or mailed to our office. Complete Landscape & Design Service 330.659.3396 www.sasaklandscape.com Experts in Landscaping since 1976 31
ASPHALT PAVING MID OHIO ASPHALT & CONCRETE Free Estimates. Reasonable Prices Seal Coating, Driveways, Parking Lots Patching & Concrete. Licensed-Bonded- Insured 330-467-1378 or 330-963-4165. BANKRUPTCY NE OHIO BANKRUPTCY ASSOCIATES Stop garnish/disconnect Bankruptcy $895 atty fee $295 down to file petition Free Consult, 330-499-1965 CLEANING FIREHOUSE CLEANING SERVICES Variety of home cleaning programs. Free in-home estimates. Locally owned/operated since 2001. Bonded, insured. 330-665-3913, www.firehousecleaningservices.com CONCRETE WORK SAL S CONCRETE CO. 440-746-9788 All Types of Concrete Work. Color Stamped Concrete, Driveways, Walks, Patios, Parking Lots. A+ BBB Member. No Subcontractors. Licensed, Bonded, Insured. Sals-Landscaping.com DECKS AND PATIOS CUSTOM DECKS BY KLASSIC 330-468-3476 Wood or low maintenance materials available. Free in-home estimates. Attention to finished details. Licensed, bonded, insured. BBB members. Visit us online www.klassicdecks.com WOODLAND DECK COMPANY Escape to your own private backyard paradise. Call us to start your deck, pergola, or sunroom. 888-401-0150 or visit us at woodlanddeck.com got mike? No Job is Too Small! 32 Electrical Work Home Repairs Home Additions and Remodeling Bathrooms, Kitchens, Basements Handyman, General Contractor Licensed Electrical Contractor #37155 www.michaelsworkshop.com 330.664.0755 mike@michaelsworkshop.com SERVICE DIRECTORY RZONCA CONSTRUCTION "The Deck and Patio Experts" For Easy Care Outdoor Living 330-659-4427 or 1-888-659-DECK (3325) www.rzoncaconstruction.com ELECTRICAL TIM'S CUSTOM ELECTRIC, INC. Residential & light commercial Remodeling, basements, generators, panel upgrades, landscape lighting. Richfield resident, Lic. #37393, 440-785-0862 MICHAEL'S WORKSHOP INC. For all your electrical needs Insured, Ohio Elec. Lic. #37155 See us at michaelsworkshop.com Bath resident. 330-664-0755 GENERAL CONTRACTORS DUN-RITE HOME IMPROVEMENT Residential contractor. New construction, additions, windows, siding, gutters, roofing. Licensed, Bonded, Insured. Financing available. 330-650-5322 HOME IMPROVEMENT PINNACLE BUILDING & CONTRACTORS Designer of additions, kitchens, baths & basements. Licensed/bonded/insured 440-838-5698 LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORS SAL S LANDSCAPING CO. Landscape design and installation, shrubs, trees, stone retaining walls, seed lawns, sprinkler systems, brick paver patios, colored stamped concrete. Sal: 440-746-9788 Wash Wag Full/Self Serve Dog Wash No Appointment Needed Full Service Grooming By Appointment We supply everything...but the dirty dog! M-T-W-TH 10-7 SAT 9-6 SUN 12-5 MON Closed SELF SERVE WASH Buy 1, Get 1 HALF OFF Tues-Fri Tues. YAPPY Hour 3pm - Close $2 Off Baths Thurs. 20% Off Full Serve Baths 1562 Akron Peninsula Road Valley Center Plaza, Merriman Valley 330.923.4590 Book Online at: www.washwag.com LAWN MAINTENANCE COMPLETE LAWN & YARD SERVICE LLC Landscape maintenance, mowing, mulching, shrub trimming & pruning, clean-ups, aeration, installations, hauling. Fully Insured. Call 216-581-9103, completelawn21@aol.com MOVING COMPANIES JONES DELIVERY & MOVING 330-434-7707 Licensed residential & piano mover since 1953. Specializing in white glove delivery of pianos, safes & hot tubs. BBB & Angie's list rated. PUCO 507220 PAINTING R. MARTIN PAINTING & FAUX FINISHING Wallpaper hanging/removal, drywall repair, deck refinishing, powerwashing. Free est. All nonsmoking crew. jrmpainter@neo.rr.com, 330-836-0475 PLUMBING SERDINAK PLUMBING Semi-retired licensed plumber. 30 yrs exp. Same day hot water tank installations. OH #16094. 330-760-9022 or 330-929-1957 PRINTING/GRAPHIC DESIGN SCRIPTYPE PUBLISHING One stop shop for all of your publishing and printing needs: brochures, directories, flyers, magazines, newspapers, post cards, presentation folders, programs, reports, addressing etc. 330-659-0303 ROOFING DUN-RITE ROOFING Residential contractors. New construction, additions, windows, siding, gutters, roofing. Licensed, Bonded, Insured. Financing Available. www.calldunrite.com 330-650-5322 M.R. PLANK ROOFING Family owned & operated. Licensed, Bonded & Insured. Financing available. 330-929-1785 or 1-800-457-8209 A & B ROOFING Residential contractor. Windows, siding and gutters. We are family owned & operated. Licensed, Bonded and Insured. 330-656-1641 SIDING, WINDOWS, DOORS NORBROOK BUILDING COMPANY Complete Storm Damage Repair Commercial and Residential Roofing Siding, Windows and Gutters P: 330-352-7913 F: 330-659-0606 SWIMMING POOLS MOONLIGHT POOLS Pool openings and closings. Full Service Underground leaks and repairs. Fiberglassing and liner replacement. 330-278-2685 www.moonlightpools.net WATERPROOFING ACE BASEMENT WATERPROOFING Specialize in basement waterproofing & structural repair. Done right from the outside. No sump pumps. Family owned/oper. since 1981. Free est. 440-582-4850/440-237-3373 PB&C WATERPROOFING Structural repairs. Certified, backed by manufacturer s warranty. Certified sewer installer. 440-838-5698 WINDOWS/DOORS WEATHERSEAL Windows, Doors, Siding, Roofing. High quality, low prices. Windows starting at $159 installed. 330-920-4494 To Place a Listing Call 330-659-0303