Popular St. Mary`s club keeps older parishioners active, connected
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Popular St. Mary`s club keeps older parishioners active, connected
May 2015 Cost $1.50 Hudson Life Magazine Vol. 18 - No. 5 Popular St. Mary’s club keeps older parishioners active, connected 2015 Summer Planning Section Inside! Hudson Life, May 2015 Hudson Life, May 2015 1 Magazine a publication of ScripType Publishing, Inc. Copyright ©2015 ScripType Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved. Hudson Life is a monthly publication mailed free to every home in Hudson. The deadline for all material is the 15th of each month. John Soulliere (center), president of St. Mary Catholic Church’s Lifelong Adult Ministry, joins Elaine Montgomery (left) and Becky Gasper in making a few announcements at the group’s St. Patrick’s Day celebration in March. Story about this active faith-based club on page 4. Photo courtesy of Susan Klein In this Issue 9����������� Council approves golf course mowers purchases, issues moratorium on water code Member of 10�������� School district calls for community help in budget battle HOW TO REACH US ScripType Publishing 4300 W. 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Richfield OH 44286 Phone: 330-659-0303 Fax: 844-270-4164 www.scriptype.com Subscriptions Subscriptions are $20 per year and can be sent to the address above Submissions Send press releases, articles, photos, news tips and suggestions to: [email protected] Advertising Send ads and questions to: [email protected] or call 330-659-0303 Information available at: www.scriptype.com Archives Back issues available for viewing at: www.scriptype.com Editor Judy Stringer [email protected] Publisher Sue Serdinak [email protected] No part of this publication may be reprinted or republished in any fashion without written permission from ScripType Publishing, Inc. 2 12�������� Hail to the Chefs gala celebrates 10th anniversary v Summer Planning Section v 19�������� Area Metro Parks projects provide education, recreation 21�������� Youngest rower to cross Atlantic aids global water crisis via two local events 23�������� Safe Routes bike, walk to school day is May 13 24�������� Royal Enchantment delivers magical parties; Sexual Wellness offers online, in-person medical help INSIDE THIS ISSUE Hudson Life On Our Cover 28�������� Entrepreneurial couple pursues recipes for success 30�������� Hudson grad turned sailor serves on aircraft carrier 30�������� High school concerts abound in May Hudson Life, May 2015 Troop 321 hosts 35th annual Mother’s Day weekend flower sale April showers bring May flowers at Hudson’s historic Cabin on the Green. Hudson’s Boy Scout Troop 321 continues a 35-year tradition of selling flowers on Mother’s Day weekend. This year’s sale takes place on Saturday, May 9, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Patrons are welcome to browse the wide variety of ferns, hanging flower baskets and flats of annuals for their home or shop for Mother’s Day. Scouts will be on hand to help with purchases. The troop is also accepting pre-orders from local businesses and individuals. To place a pre-order, please email Chris Searson at [email protected] or call 330-212-8493. ∞ L07 TROOP 321 HOSTS 35TH Cabin on the Green is the place for spring flowers and Mother’s Day baskets again this year. Aiding the annual Boy Scout sale last year were (l-r) George Kagler, Gavin Gura, Boston Meeker, Aiden Samuel, Nate Mayor, RJ Searson, Evan Knipp, Charlie Moffa, Conor Sweeney, Reagan Schoenman, Nathan Herchl and Aaron Duff. New 5K race kicks off 2015 Relay for Life 12-hour format replaces 24-hour event by Judy Stringer Hudson Relay for Life organizers are kicking off the 2015 event with a 5K race. Runners and walkers will take their mark at 8 a.m. on Saturday, May 30. Registration begins at 7 a.m. and an awards ceremony is planned for 9:15 a.m. Opening ceremonies for the relay itself will take place at 10 a.m. This year’s event is a 12-hour relay rather than the 24-hour format, according to Lindsay Wolfe, marketing/fundraising lead for Hudson Relay for Life. It runs from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Lavelli Stadium. Wolfe said the relay is a family friendly community event with many fun and entertaining events throughout the day. The opening ceremony is followed by a opening celebration lap, in which all cancer survivors are encouraged to participate. Relay For Life teams will then be announced as they parade around the track. In addition, “all cancer survivors and one guest are invited to attend our Survivor Lunch at 11a.m., sponsored and catered by the Wicked Chafer,” Wolfe said. Last year with 18 active teams, Hudson Relay For Life raised more than $62,000 ScripType Publishing is a member of the Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce Hudson Life, May 2015 for the American Cancer Society. “This year we have raised the bar and set a goal of raising $63,000,” she said. “Right now, currently with 10 teams, we have raised $14,016. The top three teams so far are Hudson Ministerial with $5,285, Team Towbridge with $2,110, and Hudson League for Service with $1,480.” Worlfe encourages the community to come out on May 30 “in honor of this amazing event!” ∞ Memorial Day parade steps off at 10 a.m. Community groups will join the Hudson High School Swing Marching Band in the annual Memorial Day parade through town (along routes 303 and 91) starting at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 25, and ending in a brief service at Markillie Cemetery. The parade is sponsored and organized by the American Legion. ∞ Young Explorers Montessori Opens June 8th Child Care Summer Camp k-5th Preschool 8903 Twin Hills Pkwy, Twinsburg (330) 963-0100 Our Kids Do More Open Houses –Bring the Kids! May 7th 4 pm to 7 pm May 16th 10 am to Noon May 19th 4 pm to 7 pm May 25th Noon to 2 pm YoungExplorersMontessori.com 3 St. Mary’s program aims to keep older members active, social by Michele Collins Many of St. Mary Catholic Church’s oldest members make up one of its most active ministries. The Lifelong Adult Ministry (LAM) offers an opportunity for church members who are 55 and over to serve their church and its members, as well as enjoy social outings in a caring and friendly atmosphere, according to LAM president John Soulliere. The more than 230 current LAM members range in age from 55 to 94 years young, Soullier said, and many of the LAM board members and administrators also serve in other ministries and church organizations, such the men’s club, golf league and service circles as well. In addition, LAM members volunteer in areas like prayers for the sick, help for those who have lost a spouse and donations collections for those in need, said Al Beck, LAM secretary and newsletter editor, as well as LAM founder. A new program, called Friendly Visitors, enables LAM members to visit those in nursing homes or who are shut-ins, “to provide a 4 L06(OPT) ST. MARY’S PROGRAM AIMS TO KEEP OLDER MEMBERS Monthly Monday night dinners are a favorite outing for the Lifelong Adult Ministry group of St. Mary Catholic Church. Photo by M. Collins weekly visit, talk and read with them, play games, solve puzzles or just be a person who listens,” he said. One of the most cherished service activities of LAM is as an honor guard at the funeral of LAM members or spouses. “We attend the funeral and services with a group of LAM members. We wear blue blazers and gray slacks and ties, and we serve as an honor guard to help the family members and to show our support of them,” said Soulliere. Beck said that most members of the group are retired, but still want to be active. He said he learned about an adult continued on page 6 Hudson Life, May 2015 Now is the Best Time to Buy or Sell Your Home Visit us at: www.remax-trinity-oh.com Louie Biasiotta Tony Biasiotta Bill Bisco Mike Coljohn Robert Collett Mario & Katy DaFonseca Judy Gorbett Darwal James Duncan Jeannine Dyer Shelly Fenn Candy Forrer Tom Johnson Jerry Kaye Kurt Kimmerle Ann Laudato Judy Makaryk-Rosen Paula McQueen Ken Myers Jennifer Palame Mark Piscitelli Laura Lynn Reising Shellie Rockwell Judy Shafer Diane Spencer Call One of Our Agents Today! Sheila Stupka Barb Szabo Theresa Walters Trinity Real Estate Services Hudson Life, May 2015 Dianne Widowski Theresa Ziebro 7570 Chippewa Road • Brecksville 440-546-1313 118 W. Streetsboro Rd. • Hudson 330-653-5152 5 assessed for late or significant alterations in design or content. ladies book club, Bunco nights and two road Mary’s continued to be St. placed in the next issue of: rallies a year in which members carpool to a ministry at a church in St. Louis, and in mystery location for a one- or two-day trip. BroadView Journal the idea to St. Mary.Independence Today 2000, proposed It A recent rally visited Salt Fork Lodge and was an instant hit. More than 90 people 67 members participated. Other locations joined the first year. Hinckley Record Bath Country Journal Hudson Life have included Mohican State Park, Oglebay Along with service opportunities, LAM Resort and Maumee State Park. includes many social events. “One of the things we do is organize “I always say that there are two things carpools with four in each car. This is seniors like to do, or talkemail and eat,” Beck to: [email protected] to us at 330-659-9488 yoursaid approval especially popular for those who aren’t with aus laugh. “LAM provides an opportuou contact before deadline. comfortable driving or who don’t want to nity to do both at many events.” drive alone. There is a group of widows During LAM’s monthly Monday night who live in the Villas who band together dinners, members patronize local res____________________________________ Date ______________________________ and always go on the trips,” said Beck. L06 (OPT) ST. MARY’S PROGRAM taurants to enjoy a reduced price meal Beck said Ted and Kathy Mowinski AIMS with friends. came up with the road rally idea after do“We go on Mondays, which are the least Lifelong Adult Ministry members (l-r) ing similar trips with their Corvette club. busy days in a restaurant. We choose a few Patricia Teramano and Jack and Pat Belby The Mowinskis plan the trips and handle selections in advance, and the restaurants don the green gear for the recent St. Patthe reservations. give us a senior-size meal usually for a rick’s bash. Photo courtesy of Joe Teramano In addition to the social and spiritual great price,” he said. dinners, which are scheduled 10 months growth the members receive, the group The Monday night dinners include an of the year. The members RSVP via email, also hosts educational “lunch and learn” average attendance of 60 LAM memand many dinners have sold out. programs featuring speakers on everybers. Members take turns organizing the thing from finances to funeral planning. In addition to the dinners, seniors have more chances “to talk and eat” at the Soulliere said one of the best benefits of annual LAM picnic or at the September being a LAM member is that in the event clambake, which is one of the best-attendof a spouse’s illness or passing, the survived events. For New Year’s, the group holds ing spouse already has a support system 6969W.W.Streetsboro a New Year’s Eve Eve dance and dinner on of friends within the church. Streetsboro• •Corner CornerofofFirst Firstand andMain Main 330.650.1343 Dec. 30, which is a popular way to ring 330.650.1343 “I am always amazed at how the LAM in the New Year on the night before New members take care of one another. They • Same day service-Guaranteed or it’s FREE • Same day service-Guaranteed or it’s FREE Year’s Eve. 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Under the proposal, Hudson stands to lose $2.98 million over the next two years – or 28% of the district’s operating revenue. 7.5” The impact of the Governor’s proposal is significant to Hudson City Schools. We know this process is moving forward and there will be changes to the initial proposal. We are watching carefully to see if there will still be any significant funding reductions to our school district. 7” What’s at stake in Hudson? The new funding formula places an even greater burden on local taxpayers to fund their schools. We have asked our legislators to preserve and improve quality education within the State of Ohio without taking funds from schools districts. We are not asking for more funds - we are asking to be held harmless. Representative Kristina Roegner submitted an Amendment to the HB 64 that includes language to remove provisions from the bill that proposed the resumption of the phase-out of reimbursements being paid to school districts and modify provisions providing temporary transitional aid to school districts so that a district’s transitional aid guaranteed base is equal to its FY 2015 funding. Our Call to Action: • Superintendent Phil Herman is updating parents and community members as things are changing. These updates have been on the district website and have appeared in the Hudson Hub-Times. • The Board is asking citizens to send letters to legislators. In addition, they are providing updates on the status of the budget and district activity during their meetings, which are aired on HCTV and are live-streamed. • Hudson citizens are testifying before House Committees. • The Board sent an official letter to the State. • School officials continue to meet with our legislators. • Representative Kristina Roegner met with the Finance Committee and others. She sponsored Amendment HB64- HC 1020. • Representative Frank LaRose met with Finance Committee members about the Budget proposal. • Citizens have written Letters to the Editor expressing their concerns about the Budget proposal and wrote letters to legislators supporting Amendment HC-1020. The Hudson City School District is appreciative of all the citizen and legislative advocacy and support in trying to find a solution that holds the Hudson City School District harmless from any changes proposed in the State funding formula. Hudson Life, May 2015 7 The Mayor’s Corner Mayor William Currin Shop Hudson First I have received a number of inquiries recently concerning what appears to be numerous store closings. To inform everyone, my response to those inquiries follows: The community of Hudson is a wonderful place to raise a family, to learn, pray, play, grow a business, and shop. Yes...shop! Up until the township of Hudson and the village of Hudson merged in 1994, the stores in Hudson were dominated by real estate offices and banks. Oh, there were a “few” restaurants and some necessity stores, but in reality the shopping choices were minimal. If you had any major needs, it meant a trip out of town. At that time Hudson’s downtown reflected a truly bygone era. There really wasn’t much that the township or village governments could do to provide the incentive to change that condition. As the population grew, the clamor for a better shopping experience became louder and more urgent. Immediately after the merger, the new city of Hudson established the Downtown Roundtable Committee to study the situation and develop a viable plan to create a more beautiful and vibrant Hudson downtown. The First & Main private/public partnership project was hatched. Last year we celebrated the 10th anniversary of this much heralded and successful project. We now have many fine restaurants to choose from for our dining needs, as well as additional necessity stores, numerous clothing stores, plus a wonderful variety of other stores. We have a mixture of national, regional and local merchants. 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FREE Consultations 330.963.5905 8848 Commons Blvd. • #201 Twinsburg Conveniently located off Rte. 82 behind Key Bank All Major Insurance Plans Accepted 8 While the city participated in developing the retail model we embrace in Hudson, it is the responsibility of the private sector to seek out and recruit merchants to establish and/or locate their stores here in Hudson. This is in keeping with the concept of the free market form of retail economic development. Hudson helps retail merchants by providing appropriate infrastructure and high quality utility and safety services. Your city council and city staff have approved a major renovation of the “street-scape” on Main Street. This is a wonderful example of how the city supports its citizens and the merchants that serve them. (Learn more about this up-coming project at hudson.oh.us). The Hudson market is very desirable if, and only if, Hudson residents “Shop Hudson First!” The retail sector of our country is highly competitive. The retail sector in Hudson is no different. It wasn’t that long ago that the option of the Big Box store (which Hudson doesn’t allow) or the option of shopping on-line was not available. Today there are and it adds to the pressure a local merchant has to deal with. In addition, those same local merchants are asked time and again to contribute to our local youth programs and a plethora of other community initiatives. It is only fair to strongly encourage everyone to make the extra effort and “Shop Hudson First!” If every Hudson household spent an additional $100 of their shopping budget in Hudson, it would add many hundreds of thousands of dollars to the Hudson retail market place and to the possibility that those same stores would flourish and remain open. Stores will come and go and that is a reality of the retail market place. There will be stores in Hudson that close even though they are profitable because of a corporate decision to change the model of the way they do business. There will be small merchants that close because partnerships break up or retirement comes about. But with every closure, there will be an opportunity for a exciting new retail business to start here or expand in Hudson. Remember...support yourself, support your wonderful Hudson, and support the fabulous local merchants who are here to serve us... “Shop Hudson First!” ∞ Hudson Life, May 2015 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 Council approves golf course mowers purchases, issues moratorium on water code by Michele Collins April 7 regular meeting Hudson City Council met briefly and passed several items unanimously. The council authorized the purchase of mowers for Ellsworth Meadows Golf Course through a cooperative purchasing program and addressed two items dealing with water requirements in the city. Additional ordinances gave council the ability to forego audio and video recording of its workshop meetings. Council held a third reading of an ordinance that will repeal the equivalency fee, which is required to be charged to properties tapping into the Southern Industrial Water Line, although action was not taken at the April 7 meeting. Another ordinance, which was passed, established a moratorium on a land development code that requires developments to be served by public water facilities in the city of Akron water service area in Hudson. This would suspend the city regulations that require using public water sources for approximately six months. Workshop tapings In addition, council unanimously passed an ordinance that will allow Hud- Living Art son City Council Workshop meetings to use written minutes, rather than audioor video-recorded minutes. City council members said they feel it is unnecessary to have staff members come in to videotape workshop meetings, in which no actions can be taken. Workshop meetings are meant for discussion purposes of upcoming items before council. They noted that workshop meetings are open to the public to attend, and that a written version of the minutes will be available following the workshop. Trash collection Councilman Bill Wooldredge said that he wanted to give his viewpoint on the trash collection discussion, as he was not at the meeting in which some of the discussion took place. He said that the Environmental Awareness Committee had some excellent points about how using city-wide or preferred providers for trash collection could be advantageous to the city. These points included that it would do less damage to the city’s roads over time, make less traffic disruption and save residents money. ∞ Life is Sweet 20%inOJuFnFe! 1 item A Vintage Store With this ad Vintage • Upcycled • Decor • Jewelry • Gifts We are Opening in June! Our new location is 5114 Darrow Rd. (Rt. 91) Cute White House with red door just a few blocks south of current location! NEW Hours: Mon.-Fri. 11-6 pm • Sat. 10-5 pm • Sun. 12 Noon-4 pm www.facebook.com/Lifeisweetinhudson Let us help you create your Masterpiece! Orion Michele Vanessa Pat Diane SuncrestGardens.com Gardens • 330.650.4969 Landscape Development • Management • Garden Center Hudson Life, May 2015 5157 Akron-Cleveland Rd. • M-F 9-6 | Sat. 9-5 | Sun. 10-5 9 330 659-0303 • Fax 844 270-4164 ww.scriptype.com • [email protected] SCRI TYPE P UBLISHING School Board INc. DISPLAY ADVERTISING PROOF SHEET 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 Superintendent calls for community help in budget battle shed to you to check for typographical mistakes. Please circle and correct any mistakes you find. hargeby of Judy $30 may be assessed for late or significant in design or content. Stringer least alterations accomplished the purpose of regisThe board and administrators will tering our concerns with the governor’s continue to meet with state lawmakers April 13 regular school board meeting ad you have ordered to be placed in the next issue of: office,” he said. to support a budget bill that includes On the heels of a letter from Gov. Magazine Sagamore Voice Bath Country Journal the amendment, he said. Herman would The governor’s response aside, Herman John Kasich’s office, which was less than like community members to reach out told the board he is encouraged by an sympathetic to the possibility of cuts to ournal Richfield Times Hudson Life Supplement to representatives to advocate on the disamendment that would modify some Hudson City School District funding, trict’s behalf as well, saying the proposed of Gov. Twinsburg John Kasich’s biennial budget e Today Record Tribune Superintendent Hinckley Phil Herman said he funding cuts are equal to a 3.3-mill levy. proposals. Specifically, the amendment, and other administrators are meeting which was partially included in the Ohio with state lawmakers and, once again, oval to: [email protected] Your ad will print as shown unless you contact us before deadline. Winter sports recap House of Representative budget bill at invite concerned parents and commuBryan Bedford, Hudson High School press time, guarantees school districts will nity members to weigh in on funding unit principal, delivered a brief recap of not see any reduction Date in their state for_____________________________________________________ ______________________________ proposals. the winter sports season. Bedford said mula funding over the next two years and the ice hockey team landed semi-final The board formally expressed its conreduces losses from the phase-out of the honors at the Baron Cup tournament. cern regarding the negative impact of state’s personal property tax (called TPP). The wrestling team posted a record of Kasich’s proposed biennial budget by In 2007, Hudson received $5 million 24-2, sent seven qualifiers to district inking a letter to the governor in March. in TPP or TPP reimbursements, Herman and placed second in the NOC River Under Kasich’s plan, Hudson stands to said. That figure dwindled to $1.8 in Division. The girls swimming team were lose $2.9 million over the next two years, 2013 and would be zero in 2017 under NOC Valley division champs, sectional or 28 percent of the district’s income the governor’s plan. Meanwhile, per puand district champs and placed seventh from state funding. pil funding for Hudson would decrease at the state meet. The boys swimming “The governor’s letter is unsympathetic from about $2,300 to $1,990, costing team finished the season as division, to state funding being reduced to almost the district another $1.16 million over sectional and district champs as well, minimal levels to Hudson,” said board the two-year budget. By contrast, the and placed third at the state meet. member James Field, “with the thought state base state aid is $5,800 per pupil, that we are a ‘wealthy district,’ we can simThe girls gymnastics team finished the Herman said, set to increase to $5,900 pley raise our taxes more to cover that.” season with an 8-1 record. It earned under the governor’s plan. second-place finishes in the NOC and Field said he thought it was particuThe current version of the House budsection meets and was the last team to larly unfair that charter schools, even get would keep public school district’s qualify to compete for the state title at those that receive failing grades from per pupil funding levels from falling, but districts. Head Coach Randi Chepke the state, will get an increase while highdoes not stop the TPP phase out. said the team has advanced to state performing districts like Hudson will see finals in six out of the last eight years. significant losses. “We are not advocating for an increase Board President David Zuro said the in state funds for Hudson,” Herman said. “Although we did not end up where we governor’s letter was in essence “a recap “We are asking our legislators to preserve had hoped, sixth place, we realize what of the proposals that [his administration] our existing resources… not going backan accomplishment it was for us to make had already laid out. It did, however, “at wards in regards to state funding.” it there in a year that was filled with so many ups and downs,” Chepke said. Senior Teghan Piper ranked eighth in the all-around, Chepke said, including a fifth-place finish on the uneven bars, which earned her All Ohio SPRING IS HERE! recognition. ∞ Discreet Laser Solutions Dr. Lisa Slodov Start laser hair removal now! The Latest Technolgy in Laser Hair Removal at the Most Reasonable Fees! State-of-the-Art Laser Hair Removal for Women and Men • Convenient day, evening and weekend appointments • Professional treatments designed around your personal needs • Fees a fraction of the cost of major chains Call 216-906-1187 for a Free Consultation! 8848 Commons Blvd #201 Twinsburg, Ohio 10 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. Hudson Life, May 2015 PROOF 10” FREE STROKE SCREENINGS 8” Are You at Risk for a Stroke? 7.5” 7” A Simple Screening Can Provide Peace of Mind. Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. GET A FREE STROKE RISK ASSESSMENT AT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS LOCATIONS THIS MAY: UH AHUJA MEDICAL CENTER May 20 | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. UH GEAUGA MEDICAL CENTER May 8 | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. UH BEDFORD MEDICAL CENTER a campus of UH Regional Hospitals May 13 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. UH GENEVA MEDICAL CENTER May 14 | 4 – 6 p.m. UH CONNEAUT MEDICAL CENTER May 7 | 4 – 6 p.m. UH RICHMOND MEDICAL CENTER a campus of UH Regional Hospitals May 13 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. No appointments necessary. 1-866-UH4-CARE (1-866-844-2273) | UHhospitals.org/StrokeRisk © 2015 University Hospitals Hudson Life, May 2015 11 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 Hail to the Chefs gala celebrates 10th anniversary Tickets are now on sale for the Hail to the Chefs charity gala, which will take place at Lake Forest Country Club in Hudson on Friday, May 29, from 7-11 p.m. The gala, which will benefit Akron Children’s Hospital’s School Health Services and other local charities, is celebrating its 10-year anniversary and is produced by Taste of Hudson Inc. “Hail to the Chefs is a unique event in the Cleveland/Akron area. During this evening, you will be able to taste the recipes of 10 of the best chefs of our community,” said Stephanie Lallement, co-chair of the gala. “On top of having Guests line up for a treat at the 2014 Hail to the Chefs. The annual event, which raises money for local charities, is in its 10th year. a fun evening listening to some great live music and shaking the dance floor with First & Main st 105 1 St Hudson, OH Cookies and Refreshments All Day! 330-655-0191 www.epiphanyhudson.com John T. Baker Enterprises, Inc. Tree Service • Landscaping • Mulch • Limestone • Topsoil 330-655-3551 Providing Quality Service For Over 30 years Proper Disposal of EAB Infected Ash Trees 100% Green & Environmentally Friendly www.johnstreeonline.com 12 your friends, you will contribute to local charities close to our hearts.” Last year, the Hail to the Chefs gala and Taste of Hudson were able to contribute monetarily to Akron Children’s Hospital’s School Health Services, Hudson Community First and a dozen other deserving organizations, according to a press release. The evening will begin with a cocktail hour and appetizers by Lake Forest Country Club and Adams Reserve, New York Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese. Lake Forest Country Club will also create desserts for guests that evening with coffees provided by Hudson’s newest coffee shop, Caffe Gasperi. Joe Cronauer, as the event emcee, will present a live auction and dedicate the Annual Heart of Hudson Award to a deserving Akron Children’s Hospital physician who lives in Hudson. There will also be a silent auction with prizes such as sports packages, unique gift items, dining certificates and merchandise from the Hudson merchant community. Attendees of the 10th anniversary gala will vote on the “Best Taste of the Night” recognizing the chef and restaurant offering the most palate-pleasing food that evening. This award will be presented annually at future Hail to the Chefs events. Tickets are on sale now at $90 per person prior to May 15 and $100 after and at the door. Groups of eight or more may purchase tickets for $80. For additional Hail to the Chefs information and to order tickets, visit tasteofhudson. com or contact co-chairs Carrie Gynn at 216-470-6939 or Stephanie Lallement at 330-313-4183. ∞ Hudson Life, May 2015 May 6 Etiquette class for children Hudson Community Education and Recreation (HCER) is adding a children’s etiquette class, which will be offered May 6. Presented by Kim Franz, certified children’s etiquette instructor and owner of the Etiquette Factory by Miss Kim, the children’s dining etiquette class is a one-time course designed for children in grades 3-5. The class will teach the following topics: setting a table from start to finish; table manners and etiquette; the American style of dining; posture; sitting still; the napkin; please and thank you’s; dining conversation; the proper way to utilize utensils; passing of food; being excused from the table and complimenting the chef. The children’s dining etiquette class will meet Wednesday, May 6, from 4-5 p.m., at East Woods School, 120 N Hayden Pkwy. Interested participants should register for the class online at hudson.k12.oh.us/hcer. The cost is $30 per child. ∞ We’re Your Back Yard Go out and ENJOY! May to June 30 May 8 2nd Friday Art Hop Studios, galleries and participating merchants and display spaces will feature guest artists or art activities and refreshments for the May 2nd Friday Art Hop, which takes place Friday, May 8, 5-8 p.m. in downtown Hudson. Shop for lastminute Mother’s Day gifts, or let Mom choose her own gift. To learn more or to download a map, visit hudsonarthop. com. ∞ May 9 Mother’s Day event at Case Barlow Farm Chef Brandt Evans plans a cooking demonstration, followed by a delicious brunch during a special Mother’s Day event. Ann King, of Borrow Vintage + Eclectic Rentals, will discuss trends in design and special events and the Grey Colt and Green Roots Collection will present a fashion show with jewelry by Noonday Collection. The event takes place Saturday, May 9, at Case Barlow Farm, 1931 Barlow Rd. For reservations, contact Betsy Curley at [email protected] or on facebook.com/ CaseBarlowFarm Farm. ∞ Hudson Life, May 2015 “ Completing the spree is a source of pride.” ~ Regina Lewis, recreation specialist, United Disability Services Complete five trails to receive a lanyard and pin. (Veteran hikers earn a pin.) Enjoy flat, easy trails — good for strollers, wheelchairs, walkers and canes. Forms are available online and at Acme Fresh Market stores. Spree rewards are FREE for Summit County residents. 330-865-8065 | summitmetroparks.org | #summitmetroparks 13 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 May 13 Hudson Blossom Women’s Committee spring fund raiser The Hudson Blossom Women’s Committee will hold a spring fundraiser featuring a special performance by Yoko Moore, violin player and assistant concertmaster with the Cleveland Orchestra, and Tom Mansbacher, cello and recent retiree from the Cleveland Orchestra. The event will take place on Wednes- day, May 13, from 6-8:30 p.m. at Blue Canyon Kitchen and Tavern, Twinsburg. Heavy hors d’oeuvres and one adult beverage ticket will be included in each paid registration. Three donation levels begin at $60 per person. The Hudson Blossom Women’s Committee is dedicated to promoting and financially supporting the Cleveland Orchestra at Blossom Music Center. To RSVP or for more information, contact Connie VanGilder at 216-513-3075. ∞ May 23 NRECPTA children’s resale More than 90 sellers/vendors will be selling gently used baby and children’s clothing, toys and other items at the North Royalton Early Childhood PTA children’s resale. The sale is Saturday, May 23, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. in the North Royalton High School cafeteria and gymnasium, 14713 Ridge Rd. Admission is $1, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Early bird admission from 8-9 a.m. is $5. To reserve space email [email protected]. For more information visit nrecpta.com. ∞ Hudson Library hosts June 5 party Bring the warmth of summer into your kitchen or bathroom this year. We can be the breath of fresh air your home needs. Come in to one of our three locations or visit us on the web at www.freedomdesignllc.com to inspire your early summer makeover. NOW OPEN! CLEVELAND 4944 Neo Parkway Garfield Hts., OH 44128 Phone: (216) 587-7010 14 NORTH ROYALTON 11683 Royalton Road North Royalton, OH 44133 Phone: (440) 877-9464 STOW State of the Art Showroom 3500 Hudson Drive Stow, OH 44224 Phone: (330) 929-1705 This year, the Hudson Library & Historical Society celebrates its 10th anniversary in its home on Library Street in downtown Hudson’s First & Main district. In observance of this milestone, the board of trustees will host a reception in the library rotunda and patio on Friday, June 5, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The Mayfield Strings Quartet will provide musical entertainment for the evening. Hors d’oeuvres from Hudson’s Restaurant plus beer and wine will be served. The board is also providing free valet parking to its guests at the event. Tickets go on sale May 1, at $75 per person ($35 of the purchase price is tax deductible). They are available for purchase on-line at hudsonlibrary.org/celebration. Tickets may also be purchased at the library circulation desk or by calling the library at 330-653-6658, ext. 1012. Proceeds from the event will go toward the library’s children’s collection and its general programming, including talks by authors, assistance for job seekers, tools for business owners, training in emerging technologies and musical programs. “These programming events have become very popular, and they draw many people downtown to our doors,” Basil Musnuff, chairman of the board’s fundraising committee, said in a press release. “They have certainly helped the library emerge as the heart of the Hudson community, and they help bring us to the forefront of technology and innovation.” ∞ Hudson Life, May 2015 At the library For more information about programs, check the library website at hudsonlibrary. org; contact the reference department at 330-653-6658, ext. 1010; or email askus@ hudson.lib.oh.us. The music of Burt Bacharach: Sunday, May 3 at 2 p.m. Lisa and Greg Benedetto will sing and play the tunes of prolific songwriter, Burt Bacharach. Their song list includes such favorites as “I Say a Little Prayer,” “This Guy’s in Love with You,” “Do You Know the Way to San Jose,” and “The Look of Love.” All ages are welcome and there is no registration for this free program. The music of Raymond Scott: on Sunday, May 31, at 2 p.m. Powerhouse 5 will perform the music of the Raymond Scott Quintette. Scott is best known for penning melodies that were adapted for use in over 120 classic Warner Brothers cartoons. All ages are welcome and there is no registration for this free program. Hearing loss, memory fitness and successful aging: Tuesday, June 2, at 7 p.m. Geriatric communication consultant and national motivational speaker, Kathryn Kilpatrick, returns with a timely discussion about successful aging and memory enhancement when hearing is a concern. Anna Maria of Aurora Hudson Life, May 2015 is sponsoring the program. This event is free and open to the public. No registration is required. Reducing inflammation with exercise, dry needling and more: Wednesday, May 20, at 7 p.m. Physical therapist, Janine Laughlin, from Healthy Core Wellness & Rehab will provide an informative discussion about inflammation and chronic musculoskeletal pain. Laughlin will share her experience with these conditions and how to overcome pain and dysfunction through proper exercise, nutrition, hands-on therapy and attitude. This event is free and open to the public. No registration is required. An American Spymaster’s Story: Wednesday, May 13, at 7 p.m. CIA veteran and author, Jack Devin, will discuss his book “Good Hunting: An American Spymaster’s Story.” Copies will be available for purchase and signing courtesy of the Learned Owl Book Shop. Register for this free program online at hudsonlibrary.org or call 330-653-6658, ext. 1010. History of American auto racing: Thursday, May 14, at 7 p.m. Gordon Kirby, U.S. editor of Motor Sport magazine, will recount the history of auto racing in America and the Indy 500. Kirby remains one of the most out- spoken and authoritative voices on the U.S. racing scene. Register for this free program online at hudsonlibrary.org or call 330-6536658, ext. 1010. STEM program: Mondays and Wednesdays, beginning June 10 to July 13, at 2 p.m. Hands-on activities focused on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) for students in grades 6-8 will be offered during “Invention Project.” Kids will enjoy activities such as robotics, kinetics and video game design. The ten-session series is free. Register at hudsonlibrary.org. Space is limited. ∞ Save the Date JUNE 6 - Seventh Annual Jarod M. Dean Memorial Scholarship Golf Outing 12 - League for Service Ice Cream Social JULY 17-18 - Hudson Wine Festival To have your future event included on this list, email a one-sentence date and title to [email protected] 15 Regional Events 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 Spree for All hiking series: Two-month hik- ing series on flat, easy trails includes a brandnew path. The .25-mile, paved Maple Loop Trail in Liberty Park, 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg, is the latest addition to Summit County Parks Spree for All, the May-June event for people of all abilities. Annual series includes 14 trail options accessible to visitors with wheelchairs, walkers, canes, strollers and on foot. The new Maple Loop Trail is in the same location as the Liberty Park Nature Center, which opens May 21. To participate in the spree, download a hiking form at summitmetroparks.org or pick one up at any Acme Fresh Market store. For information, call 330865-8065 or visit summitmetroparks.org. ∞ Zen meditation group: Crown Point Ecology Center, 3220 Ira Rd., is hosting a free Zen meditation group, led by Sensei Dean Williams, from 7-8:30 p.m., the first and third Mondays of each month. Beginners are welcome. Cushions and chairs are available. For more information, visit crownpt.org or call 330-668-8992. ∞ Portage Lakes Introduction to Rowing class: On Saturday, May 9, and Monday, May 11, Portage Lakes Rowing will host a spring introduction to rowing class for those interested in learning more about the sport of rowing. As part of the $50 registration fee, you will receive instruction on proper rowing techniques and water safety and have time to practice skills on the water with current members of the organization. No experience is required. For more information and to review programs, visit portagelakesrowing.com. ∞ Hospice of the Western Reserve Warehouse Sale: Hospice of the Western Reserve will hold its annual sale from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, May 15, and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, May 16, at 17876 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland. Shop for furniture, artwork, china sets, lamps, linens, glassware, holiday decorations, collectibles and much more. Proceeds from the sale support seriously ill patients and their families, veterans in need of specialized care, grief and trauma counseling in schools, and other community-based programs. To donate items to the sale call 800-707-8922 ext. 6881. ∞ Book Sale and Bizarre Bazaar: May 16, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Peninsula Library, 6105 Riverview Rd. Stop by and browse through our book sale and bizarre bazaar. You never know what treasures you will find. If you are a current 2015 Friend of the Library, present your card to get in the members-only preview on Friday, May 15, 3-4 p.m. ∞ Sleeping Beauty presented by the Illusion Factory: May 16, 1 p.m., at GAR Hall, 1785 Main St., Peninsula. The classic tale originally told by the Brothers Grimm now with a comedic twist. Join magical characters while they learn about the follies of greed and jealousy. Full of audience participation. Meet your favorite characters after the show. This free event is co-sponsored by the Peninsula Library & Historical Society and the Peninsula Foundation. Reservations are required; please call 330-657-2291 to save a seat. This event is for ages preschool and up. River Day: Friends of the Crooked River announce the line-up of events for the 25th Annual RiverDay to be held on Saturday, May 16. RiverDay aims to raise awareness of the important role of the Cuyahoga River and to highlight the need to continue the improvement of its water quality. RiverDay 2015 will feature 28 events at 17 locations across Cuyahoga, Summit, and Portage Counties – cleanups, habitat restorations, paddle excursions, hikes and a host of educational experiences. These events highlight the numerous recreational, cultural and historical natural resources of our American Heritage River. Most events are free, although some require reservations. A detailed list of all the RiverDay 2015 events is available at CrookedRiverDay.org. ∞ NRECPTA children’s resale: More than 90 sellers/vendors will be selling gently used baby and children’s clothing, toys and other items at the North Royalton Early Childhood PTA children’s resale. The sale is Saturday, May 23, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. in the North Royalton High School cafeteria and gymnasium, 14713 Ridge Rd. Admission is $1, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Early bird admission from 8-9 a.m. is $5. Tables are available for purchase. To reserve space email [email protected]. For more information visit nrecpta.com. ∞ REDWOOD SWIM CLUB Serving Hudson Twinsburg and the Region since1957 redwoodswimclub.com 330.425.7575 Swimming Tennis Summer Recreation Lessons Team Swimming Tennis Lessons Team Summer Recreation 16 A Division of Richner Recreation, Inc. Hudson Life, May 2015 Summer CamPS in the area 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 Wooster Soccer Camp: Wooster Girls Soccer Camp, at the College of Wooster, is accepting registrations for its June 1417 and June 29-July 2 sessions. This is a residential soccer camp for girls ages 1018. The second session is for elite high school players. Register before May 1 for a discount. Visit woostersoccercamp.com. Revere Middle School Volleyball Camp: Revere Middle School volleyball camp for seventh and eighth grade is 12:30-3:30 p.m., July 8-10, in the high school gymnasium. Matchpoint Volleyball will be running the camp. The registration fee is $85. The deadline for registration is June 1. For information visit revereschools.org, or email Jenna Repp at [email protected]. Lessons on the Land Camp: Crown Point Ecology Center hosts its farm and science camp daily from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., beginning the week of June 8 through August 7. Ages 6 to 12. Cost is $190 per camper; $180 for each additional sibling. Scholarships are available based on need. Call 330-668-8992 or visit crownpt.org . Vacation Bible School: Brecksville United Methodist Church G-Force Vacation Bible School is 9 a.m.noon, July 13 – 17. For children pre-school to fifth grade. For more information and to register, go to: 2015.cokesburyvbs.com/brecksvilleumc.com. Summer camps in the Metro Parks: Naturalists will lead different age groups on nature-themed adventures and daycampers will explore a park with hands-on activities from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., beginning June 23. Each week has a unique theme. Most camps cost $50 per child. For information call 330-865-8065. Vacation Bible School: St. Matthew Episcopal Church will host Vacation Bible School 6-8:45 p.m., June 14 through June 18, at 9549 Highland Dr., Brecksville. Children will enjoy handson activities, singing and team-building games and adventures around this year’s theme “Everest.” Contact Debbie Saris at [email protected] or visit stmatthewsbrecksville.org. RHS Youth Volleyball Camp: The Revere High School Youth volleyball camp is 9-11 a.m., June 29 -July 2 in the high school gymnasium. The all skills camp Hudson Life, May 2015 is open to incoming fourth-, fifth-, and sixth-grade girls. The registration fee is $60. For information visit revereschools. org, or email Jenna Repp at jrepp@ revereschools.org. Vacational Bible School: Brecksville United Methodist Church redefines VBS for middle schoolers. Monday, July 13-Friday, July 17, 9 a.m.-noon. From cleaning-up parks to doing maintenance around older community members homes, learn to have fun and serve. $25 registration fee for the week includes snacks and materials. This VBS is open to all incoming sixth-, seventh-and eighthgraders. For additional information and registration, contact Courtney Drescher at [email protected] or 440526-8938 or visit brecksvilleumc.com. Hudson United Methodist Church Vacation Bible School: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., June 22-26, at HUMC, 2600 Hudson Aurora Rd. The theme is continued on next page Summer Pool Memberships Available! Sign Up for Summer Swim Lessons at our Open House Join us for Community Days on May 30th & 31st! May 21, 2015 7am-10am • 12pm-2pm 5pm-7pm 17 summer camps in the area 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 continued from previous page “G-Force – God’s Love In Action.” The camp is open to children age 3 by Sept. 30, to sixth graders in the fall of 2015. Early bird registration by June 5 is $15 per child. After June 5, registration is $25 per child, accepted as space permits until June 12. Register at hudsonumc.com or call the church office at 330-650-2650 x20. Hudson Community Youth Chorus Choral Music Camp: second through eighth-grade. June 22-26, 9-11:30 a.m., Hudson Middle School. Co-directed by Eve Sliwinski, director, Hudson Community Youth Chorus, and Nathaniel Duvuvuei, director, Hudson Community Chorus. Register through HCER Summer programs. Career camps at CVCC: Camps for students in grades 8-10 (fall 2015) is June 8-June 11 and June 15-June 18. Camps for students who will be in grades 5-7 (fall 2015) is June 22 – June 25. Camps are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Thursday, CVCC, 8001 Brecksville Rd., Brecksville. Camp fees are $195 per week for in-district students and $205 per week for non-district students. For more information and registration, visit cvccworks. edu/CAREERCAMPS.aspx. Camp Richfield: Games, hikes and two field trips a week are part of the fun activities at Camp Richfield, June 15-Aug. 7. The camp is held in the Johnson Barn at Richfield Woods Park from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Before and after care, 8 a.m. dropoff and 5 p.m. pick-up, also offered. Early bird discount for signups before May 15. Registration form is on our website at richfieldvillageohio.org. Young Naturalist Camp: Nature discovery program offers 11 camp opportunities in the months of June and July, exploring different Medina County parks and preserves. Each camp is comprised of three daytime sessions and one nighttime session. The registration fee is $10 per child. Download a brochure at MedinaCountyParks.com or contact the park office at 330-722-9364 or 1-844-722-9364. Youth Theatre Workshop: Children ages 8-17 can engage in activities that will teach them to be on stage and learn the tools of the actor weekdays June 8-26, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Western Reserve Playhouse, 3326 Everett Rd., Bath-Richfield. Performance dates are June 26 and 27 at 7:30 p.m. The registration fee is $150 and there are discounts available for returning students and siblings. Call 330-523-6580 or email [email protected]. ∞ Upscale Taxi Service FFamily Owned & Operated Hometown Restaurant AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION by SEDAN OR VAN TRANSPORTATION Also Transportation to HALF OFF ENTREES ALL DAY MONDAYS! “Pub Favorites section of menu” Appointments Shopping Social Events Casinos Bus/Train Stations Etc. 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This partnership between Twinsburg and Summit Metro Parks is sure to be a popular stop for programs, school groups and special events, according to Nathan Eppink, chief of marketing and communications for Summit Metro Parks. Hudson Life, May 2015 Eppink said because of the large size of park, “biologists have found evidence of at least one black bear hibernating in Liberty Park.” “At 3,000 acres, the park has the features and habitats to support the large mammals,” he said, adding that he believes visitors with T03, L50 TWO AREA METRO PARKS PROJECTS smart phones will take selfies with the Crews put the final touches on the Liberty Park Nature Center, which will open in Twinsburg this month. Photo by K. Garred bear statue as a fun way to share the park with others. Metro Parks. In 2011, the district opened Inside the center, residents can view the parking lot and the 1.1-mile Ledges displays that “explain the importance of trail. New trails this season include the the park’s natural resources,” Eppink said. Twinsburg Ledges area and a flat, easy “Liberty Park harbors countless rare and and paved 0.25-mile trail, called Maple endangered species, and the Audubon Loop. Eventually, it will also have a 0.6Society has identified it [as] an important mile natural surface trail, named Bluebird bird area.” Trail, which will feature a meadow. Eppink said the funding for the $3-milPark District Director-Secretary Keith continued on next page lion Liberty Park came from Summit 19 Metro Parks continued Shy said Liberty Park is the result of a unique partnership between Summit Metro Parks and the city of Twinsburg. “More than 10 years ago, the city purchased the Twinsburg Ledges Area for the park district to manage. Additional purchases and leases by Summit Metro Parks followed, bringing Liberty Park to its current 3,000 acres. It is the largest natural area managed by the park district,” he said. Wood Hollow Summit Metro Parks opens its first park in Hudson, Wood Hollow, on May 19. Six years ago, a Metro Park in Hudson was not on anyone’s radar. That is until a resident called Summit Metro Parks to donate 150 acres, according to Eppink. He said the land was donated by an anonymous donor whose family loved the parks and the fall hiking spree. This T04, L51 TWO AREA METRO PARKS PROJECTS The open and airy inside of the Liberty Park Nature Center includes a cozy fireplace. Photo by K. Garred •Family owned & operated company •Specializing in custom decks, gazebos & pergolas •Custom designed to suit every style of home •Hand crafted with attention to finish detail 330.468.3476 www.KlassicDecks.com Financing Available! 20 Free In-Home Estimates Licensed • Bonded • Insured gift of acreage became the catalyst for the Wood Hollow Metro Park, at 2121 Barlow Rd. Wood Hollow park includes 300 acres, a 55-car parking lot, a fishing pond and a 1.2-mile natural surface walking trail called the Downy Loop. The Downy Loop travels over several bridges and boardwalks. Trail-hikers should look for the small woodpecker inhabitants of wood hollows along the trails, according to Eppink. The park area also includes woods and wetlands, a playfield, which will be started this summer, and planned restrooms and a picnic shelter. Participants of the popular Metro Parks Fall Hiking Sprees will have the opportunity to visit both the Downy Loop Trail at Wood Hollow in Hudson, as well as Liberty Park in Twinsburg, including its new nature center. First time hiking participants receive a wooden hiking staff and a commemorative metal shield from the Metro Parks. The park district considers Wood Hollow in Hudson a “satellite park.” It will be maintained by the crew from Liberty Park in Twinsburg, according to Eppink. For more information about either Liberty Park Nature Center or Wood Hollow Park visit summitmetroparks.org. ∞ Hudson Life, May 2015 Youngest rower to cross Atlantic aids global water crisis via two local events by Patty Reiman The youngest person to ever row a boat solo across the Atlantic Ocean will be in Hudson this spring for two separate events that draw attention and funding to the global water crisis. In 2010 at age 22, Katie Spotz completed the 3,000-mile Atlantic Ocean journey from Africa to L01 YOUNGEST ROWER TO CROSS ATLANTIC South America in 70 Katie Spotz completes her solo, 3,000-mile Atlantic Ocean odysdays and was not as- sey in 2010, becoming the youngest person to do so without the sisted by a chase boat. aid of a chase boat. Spotz will visit Hudson in May and June Local author and to bring attention to global water issues. historian, Mark Bowles, invited Spotz to Hudson through ing Spotz on May 7 at 7 p.m., where she his involvement in JustFaith, an ecumenical will share stories and photos from her program focusing on global social justice rowing adventures in a 19-foot boat in and injustice issues, which meets at First the Atlantic. Congregational Church of Hudson. After Spotz, a Clevelander, has partnered with Spotz’s Atlantic trip, Bowles responded to H2O for Life, and over the next three her social media request for assistance to years she will speak in 210 U.S. schools to write a book. The two met several years ago educate, engage and inspire students to be and are now nearing the completion of Just global citizens. H2O for Life works with Keep Rowing, which recounts her rowing schools, youth groups and faith-based ortrip across the Atlantic in 70 segments, one ganizations to raise awareness about water for each day of her journey. scarcity and distribution and to raise funds First Congregational Church is hostfor water, sanitation and hygiene education MAKE THE RIGHT FINANCIAL MOVES! in a developing country. According to Spotz, one in six humans worldwide – or 1 billion people – don’t have access to clean water. 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The hope is that biking and walking to school will become a routine activity and not just reserved for the twice-yearly events, explained Brenda Divine, Safe Routes Hudson coordinator. Another walk and bike to school event is typically held in the fall, and more than 500 students participated in the event last fall. “We are hoping that our events encourage students to consider walking or biking on a regular basis,” says Divine. Safe Routes Hudson is part of National Safe Routes to School, which combines nearly 1,000 schools and community groups, of which 40 are in Ohio. National Safe Routes to School guides community groups to promote biking and walking through education and events like the bike and walk to school day. Although Safe Routes Hudson has been receiving grant funding since its inception and gains corporate sponsorships for events, it is looking for new and different long-term funding options to continue its safety efforts in Hudson. In addition to sponsoring walk and bike events, Safe Routes Hudson produced several safety videos last fall that featured Hudson City School District students in front of the camera and behind the scenes. These videos can be viewed on saferouteshudson.com and might soon be used in the Hudson school buildings during morning video announcements. Divine said Safe Routes Hudson is also working with each building’s physical education department to highlight pedestrian and bike safety and remind students of safety lessons they might not have heard since kindergarten Hudson Life, May 2015 L02 SAFE ROUTES BIKE AND WALK Walkers and bikers crowd around Hudson Middle School Principal Kimberly Cockley (back) during the 2014 Spring Bike and Walk to School Day. The May event takes place rain or shine and would be rescheduled only if weather is a safety issue. In conjunction with the May 13 event, Safe Routes Hudson is continuing to promote Walking Wednesdays for those students who live up to two miles from their school and have a safe path on which to walk or bike. Flyers handed out at the event outline the safety of walking or biking, including the proper use of crosswalks and looking both ways before entering a roadway. ∞ when they attended Safety Town. “Parents, citizens, community leaders have all helped in our efforts,” she said. “The Hudson Police and Hudson school crossing guards have been amazing and so supportive of our program each year.” Cleveland Clinic Family Health & Surgery Center in Twinsburg returns as an event sponsor and will station its representatives at some of the schools to hand out bottled water and snacks to all participants on May 13. 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Royal Enchantment Events is devoted to providing event entertainment by bringing a series of fictional characters to life. “A typical party is one hour and The Talent Tree Invites you to put BALANCE into your childs life a great time to try new and old activities through the summer. Dance & Flip into Summer with Summer Camps & Classes ughout Keep fit thro the summer. e fun, Come join th ining. ding tra and outstan eryone... r ev Something fo dults! children & a ADAC (all day activity camps) camps and classes for: Baton, Dance, Cheer, Dance, Gymnastics Music: bass, guitar, piano, violin, viola, voice The Talent Tree, Inc 5282 Hudson Drive, Hudson, Ohio 44236 330-650-9829 www.talenttreehudson.com Email: [email protected] It’s not a house…..it’s a lifestyle! 3375 Pheasant Hill Drive • Bath Twp. [email protected] or call 330-217-7138 Stunning waterfront KNL-built ranch nestled on almost 4 secluded acres. 6000+SF with open floor plan includes two kitchens & laundry rooms. First floor master suite plus 6 additional baths. Walk-out lower level & 7+ car garage. Extensive landscaping with two story decking united by spiral staircase. Must see! MLS#3689517 $777,000 24 L05 ROYAL ENCHANTMENT DELIVERS Allison Snider portrays Anna from “Frozen” and Alyssa Whiddon portrays Elsa for new local company Royal Enchantment Entertainment, which offers characters for parties. includes an interactive story time, a princess/prince coronation, singing, dancing and games,” said owner and entertainer, Alex Marzullo. “We will also sing happy birthday and have time for children to have their picture taken with the characters. We also offer other services where we provide a craft or a makeover party. All of our employees are trained actors, singers and dancers, and they sing live at every event.” The company offers a couple of packages for parties and events. Their royal package is an hour of entertainment from one character that includes a storybook circle, songs and games. It starts at $150 for the first hour and $40 for every additional half hour. Their second package is called their enchantment package that comes with two characters for $185 per hour and $40 for every additional half hour. “I have been performing my entire life and I absolutely love working with children,” Marzullo said. “I majored in event management in May of 2014 and wanted to create a way to combine all of my talents. I absolutely love being able to work with families and help create a special day that their kids will never forget.” Royal Enchantment is looking to grow a larger client base in order to finance having a space to rent for parties. They can be contacted for an event at 330552-8941 or at [email protected]. Hudson Life, May 2015 Sexual Wellness MD Another new business in Hudson is Sexual Wellness MD, a medical education and counseling company. Co-founder, Valerie Padd, specializes in travel and tropical medicine, health promotion and disease prevention, as well as occupational health and sexual medicine. “As a nurse, I’ve worked in a vaL04 ROYAL riety of branches ENCHANTof medicine; howMENT DELIV- ever, for the last ERS five years, I have worked in the Valerie Padd field of Integrative Medicine, which combines both modern medicine with other healing traditions. Integrative medicine focuses on the whole person, and makes use of evidence-based appropriate therapeutic approaches to achieve optimal health and healing,” said Padd. Padd and partner, Dr. James McMinn, founder and director of the McMinn Clinic located in Birmingham, Ala., operate an online educational portal, which according to the website, offers “a refreshing, open-minded, affirming forum for exploration of sexual health issues, along with opportunities for growth in your own sexuality and in your relationships.” Along with medical knowledge, the website offers forums for users to chat about sexual issues. The topics are presented via Q and A sessions with the doctor and nurse. The website also has a blog that touches on a variety of sexual issues, as well as a series of e-classes designed to inform the public on a similar set of topics and products that can be used for a number of issues that plague patients. “I would like to see the practice evolve to offering classes for groups of people on a variety of subjects related to optimal health and sexual health, given they go hand in hand,” Padd said. “Furthermore, I would like to raise an awareness of sexual health in the community… Launching the conversation about sexual health and taking away the shame, guilt and taboo about a subject that is so near and dear to our lives is my passion.” Sexual Wellness MD is at 77 Milford Dr., Suite 250, or on the web at sexualwellnessmd.com. ∞ Hudson Life, May 2015 Wodarczyk Interiors Custom upholstery Wodarczyk Interiors offers the following services: • Residential Upholstery • Commercial Upholstery • Antique Restoration & Refinishing • Custom-Made Furniture DEALER GreenhouseFabrics.com 20% Off Fabrics with this ad. • Custom Window Treatments • Window Seat Cushions • Boat Interiors & Cushions Interior Design Consultation and In Home Services Available 440-476-6154 [email protected] Conveniently located at: 285 East Twinsburg Rd., Northfield, Ohio 44067 A new kind of donation center. NEWLY EXTENDED HOURS Habitat for Humanity® ReStore® is a place where you can donate your no-longer needed furniture, home décor pieces and home improvement materials. It’s also a place where you can shop for these items. And all proceeds further the mission of Habitat for Humanity. 2301 ROMIG ROAD AKRON, OH 44320 THURSDAY - FRIDAY, 8:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. SATURDAY, 8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. HFHSummitCounty.org 25 talk of the With three boys in three different Kiwanis baseball leagues, my life is a flurry of activity at the moment. Although it would be nice if baseball practice days, times and locations would coincide just once, I do enjoy the opportunity to spend time with my boys outdoors. As I reflect on the past month, I cannot help but mention a fabulous trip I took to Ireland with my sister, Lisa Stacks, and her family. It was not something I planned to do – to run off and leave my husband and children behind over spring town break. However, when my sister asked me to be the tour guide for her family, my mother offered me her airline miles and her babysitting services to accommodate this request, and my husband graciously agreed to my gallivanting, how could I refuse? One of the many highlights of the trip was getting to spend 10 days with my niece, Samantha Stacks, a registered nurse who is half-way through a two-year stint as a health volunteer with the Peace Corps in Ethiopia. While in County Sunday, May 10th Brunch 8am-3pm | Dinner 3pm-9pm Reservations call 330-650-1955 Reservations are Recommended. Check out our Mother’s Day Menu on our website. www.hudsonsrestaurant.com Hudson 80 N. Main St. Hudson, OH 44236 Music and Movement Classes for ages 0-6 Enroll now for our Summer Session! www.kindermusik.com/Hudson 330-655-8499 26 At The Hudson School of Music by Nikki Custy Mayo, we visited with cousins on the family farm where our grandmother grew up and hiked to the top of Croagh (pronounced crow) Patrick (Ireland’s second highest mountain). Later, we traveled to County Clare, where by a stroke of serendipity we met up with the Kabat family of York Drive. Our day with John, Jen, John Jr. and Katherine began with coffee and tea at Dromoland Castle, and then we visited Bunratty Castle & Folk Park together. (Picture Hale Farm & Village except much larger and set in the 15th century.) The Kabats returned to Bunratty Castle that evening for its famous “medieval banquet.” “The Emerald Isle rolled out the green carpet for our children by embracing them with genuine, warm hospitality making them feel treasured,” Jen said. “Ireland’s history of folklore and fairies evoked their imaginations – encouraging daily explorations throughout the enchanting realm of pure boundless beauty and crusty medieval castles.” While at the medieval banquet, John and Katherine attempted to share the experience with John’s second-grade class at Ellsworth Hill by connecting via FaceTime with Mrs. Lukingbeal, his classroom teacher, and Mrs. Filomena, Ellsworth Hill Principal. Unfortunately, the castle’s wireless network worked about as well as one might expect in a structure built in 1425. “The children narrowly escaped the ‘torture hole’ and imprisonment, when spotted by guardsmen, on accusations of being sent from ‘The New World’ with their suspicious-looking iPad,” Jen said. This past month the MOMS Club of Hudson and Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) joined forces to hold a diaper drive for the Portage-Summit Diaper Bank. Diapers, pull-ups, diaper rewards certificates, and monetary donations are still being collected through May 11 to be distributed to needy families. “Our two local Hudson organizations are excited to help the diaper bank with their mission,” Bernadette Gibson, Hudson Life, May 2015 Congratulations to Jimmy Sutphin on being honored at the Lake Forest Country Club for his many volunteer activities throughout the Hudson Community and as a member of St. Mary Church. Mayor William Currin read aloud a proclamation at the gathering, declaring March 26 to be “Jimmy Sutphin Day.” Rotary President, Joe Avella, presented Sutphin with the “Jimmy Sutphin Service Above Self ” award. Sutphin attributes his penchant for volunteerism in part to his father, who believed that “the greatest sin in the world is the sin of ungratefulness.” Congratulations to Hudson High School swim coach, Matt Davis, on his selection as OHSAA Division I Boys State Coach of the Year. Also kudos to Hudsonites receiving academic honors at their respective colleges: Margaret Burton and Lauren Kolar, Pratt Institute and Meredith Garcia, Fairfield University. Best of luck to Ryan Ban. The Hudson High School grad will pursue family medicine at Trident Medical Center in Charlston, S.C., following graduation from Northeast Ohio Medical University this spring. As always, send news and photos to share to [email protected]. ∞ SPECIAL OFFER: 2 FREE MOWS & 1 FREE FERTILIZATION L09 TOT John, Jen, John Jr. and Katherine Kabat attend a medieval banquet at Bunratty Castle during their spring break trip to Ireland. MOMS Club of Hudson membership vice president, said. “It is our goal to collect 1,000 diapers and monetary donations to diaper babies and toddlers in our community.” Open packages from children who have outgrown a size are welcome. For more information or to coordinate a collection location, contact Nicole Lowe at [email protected]. Congratulations to Hudsonite, Anthony Antonakas, on his recent crowning as the 2015 Akron Crossword Puzzle Tournament champion. Antonakas beat out 30 other contestants through several rounds of solving crossword puzzles. Contestants were graded on speed and accuracy as they completed puzzles of increasing difficulty. The competition was held at the Akron Public Library and featured crossword puzzles by the esteemed New York Times crossword editor, Will Shortz. Antonakas received his prize, a crossword decorated travel mug, while accompanied by his wife, Daphne, and daughter, Maria (3). “I feel good about winning,” Antonakas said. “But I really come for the camaraderie and the puzzles.” Hudson Life, May 2015 Our exciting new computer program allows you to see your new landscape before the first tree, shrub or grass seed is ever planted. •Professional LandscapeDesign •LawnMaintenance •LawnIntallation •RetainingWalls •PaverPatios •WaterFeatures/Ponds •Irrigation •Mulching OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE PROMPT, FRIENDLY, RELIABLE SERVICE INSURED * SENIOR CITIZEN DISCOUNTS Locally Owned & Operated Call Now for a FREE ESTIMATE: Phone 330-678-9554 Fax 330-678-9552 Check out www.turftrimmers.com for All Your Landscaping Needs 27 PeoPle l l l l l l l l l l Entrepreneurial couple pursues recipes for success by Michelle O’Loughlin It is not just milk and cookies after school for Hudson couple Charnita and Keith Collins. Charnita Collins is a kindergarten teacher at Preston Elementary School in Cuyahoga Falls by day and owner of Cookie Love Bake Shop by night. Her husband Keith, who also has an education degree, is a librarian at Stanton Middle School in Kent by day and owner of 3 Digital Rock Studios by night. “Our families are supportive of us running our businesses,” Charnita said. “They are the ones who encouraged me to move forward with Cookie Love Bake Shop when I was a little afraid. Our families were also the ones who encouraged Keith to dream big and keep making movies.” Charnita has been teaching for several years and enjoys her career. Over the years, she would come home from school and “play around in the kitchen,” Charnita said. Her kitchen became her L22 ENTREPRENEURIAL COUPLE PURSUES RECIPES School teacher and Hudson resident Charnita Collins bakes by night after starting her Cookie Love Bake Shop business. Photos by M. O’Loughlin classroom where her love of food science began. 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Now I am turning my love of baking cookies into a business.” Keith and Charnita’s two daughters, a sixth-grader at Hudson Middle School and third-grader at McDowell School, love helping her make cookies and going on deliveries. “I believe they like eating the cookies and being taste testers the best,” Charnita said. “What sets my cookies apart is I choose the freshest and best-tasting ingredients for my cookies from the chocolate to the sweet, creamy butter to achieve the ultimate cookie.” “My husband Keith doesn’t really like sweets, but he can’t pass up one of my baked cookies,” she added. Keith may be one of the key taste testers for Charnita’s cookie business, but he is also pursuing his life’s dream. Along with partners Darius Peterson and David Thomas, Keith started 3 Digital Rock Studios four years ago. The web network offers independent filmmakers a less hectic avenue for publishing films. Along with running this web network, Kevin is very interested in making his own indie films. For Keith, making films wasn’t his first pick for a career. Influenced by his father, who has a black belt in Isshinryu Kajukenpo, Keith wanted to be a stuntman and followed his father’s footsteps to earn a black belt, too. He turned to filmmaking after being told in high school that he was too short to be a stuntman. His interest continued in college where he met likeminded people. “While in college, I would squeeze in a film class here and there in addition to taking my regular classes. I also taught a Hudson Life, May 2015 SCRI TYPE PUBLISHING 330 659-0303 • Fax 844 270-4164 www.scriptype.com • [email protected] daughters pitched an idea for one of the ing to work hard for what you’re tryingINc movies on Smorgasbord 2.0 called “Come to achieve,” Charnita said. Play With Me” and star in the movie. If you are interested in ordering cookies “We hope our daughters will learn that from Lovecorrect Bake Shop, you canyou fin Proofs are furnished to you to check for typographical mistakes. PleaseCookie circle and any mistakes the sky is the limit as long as you’re willcontact Charnita at 216-373-5903. ∞ An additional charge of $30 may be assessed for late or significant alterations in design or content. DISPLAY ADVERTISING PROOF SHEET Following is the ad you have ordered to be placed in the next issue of: Brecksville Magazine Sagamore Voice Bath Country Journal BroadView Journal Richfield Times Hudson Life S Independence Hinckley Record Twinsburg Tribune L23 ENTREPRENEURIAL COU- Today PLE PURSUES RECIPES your approval Your ad will print as shown unless you contact us before dead School librarian and Email filmmaker Keith to: [email protected] Collins stars in and edits some of the original content on 3 Digital Rock Studios, Date _______________ a streaming media siteSignature created by_________________________________________________________ Collins and two partners. few college classes on filmmaking while I was a student,” said Keith. In his own films, he has choreographed fight scenes, acted in the films and done stunt work, camera work and editing. Keith even built 6” his own computer so 3 Digital Rock Studios could have the power needed to edit and do visual effects. “I have also worked on productions for other studios. I was a stunt coordinator and fight choreographer for ‘T.R.A.C.E.,’ a ‘Doctor Who’ fan 5”web series, and ‘Contract: Redemption’ and ‘Aquatic-X.’ These are all indie films,” said Keith. Keith also has brought his knowledge of filmmaking to the classroom, advising a film club at his school. Knowledge of the ins and outs of 4”indie filmmaking is familiar to Keith. “We don’t have corporate backing like the major studios. We are based on blood, sweat and tears of myself and my group. Indie filmmaking has its triumphs and 3” is funding, but the sorrows. Hardest part best part is you get to make what’s in your mind,” said Keith. 2.5” Kevin hopes to grow his web series and do more short films. 3 Digital Rock Studios has received several awards since its inception. Its up-and-coming project is Smorgasbord 2.0, a collection of short comedy, horror and action films. It will debut spring 2016. Charnita and Keith’s 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. Hudson Life, May 2015 50% OFF ANY LUNCH ENTREE Including sandwiches, salads, and buffet! Valid Monday - Friday 11am - 2pm until May 29, 2015 Located at the Sheraton Suites Akron Cuyahoga Falls • 1989 Front Street, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221 The Sampler carries an incredible collection of handmade crafts, up-cycled treasures, vintage items and antiques; many made and sold by local artists, crafters and entrepreneurs. A great place to find a unique gift for someone special, to treat yourself to a found treasure, or for new ideas for the home space. 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Suite 100 Twinsburg, OH 44087 330-405-2751 www.chiroforfamilies.com 30 PeoPle l l l l l l l l l l Hudson grad turned sailor serves on aircraft carrier by Michele Collins A 2004 Hudson High School graduate is now serving on the USS Ronald Reagan aircraft carrier. Petty Officer 2nd Class Genevieve Wanamaker is an aviation boatswain’s mate-handler aboard the carrier. L03 HUDSON “I am a crash and salvage firefighter GRAD TURNED in case we have an accident onboard. SAILOR I’m the fire engine driver,” said Wa- Jessica Wanamaker namaker. One of the largest warships in the world, the USS Ronald Reagan is nearly 1,100 feet long and 252 feet wide. It holds 3,000 sailors plus an aircrew of nearly 2,000, as well as 70 jets, helicopters and other aircraft and a 4.5-acre flight deck. It serves as a fully functioning airport in the water. There are currently only 10 U.S. Naval aircraft carriers in service today. As a sailor with numerous responsibilities, Wanamaker said she is proud to serve her country aboard an aircraft carrier and enjoys meeting people from different backgrounds. She also enjoys the opportunity to see other parts of the world, one of the reasons she first joined the Navy. “I enjoy the opportunities to travel and further my education. I know I am a much better person for joining the Navy,” she said. According to a Navy press release, the USS Ronald Reagan, currently in San Diego, is preparing for a move to Japan. It is part of the first ever aircraft carrier crew and hull swap. It will replace the USS George Washington and become part of the U.S. 7th Fleet forward-deployed naval forces in Yokosuka, Japan, in the near future. Wanamaker will continue to serve her country onboard the ship. ∞ SChoolS l l l l l l l l l l l l l High school concerts abound in May Hudson High School musicians will be performing a number of local concerts this month. The Choir Awards Concert will take place at 7 p.m. on Monday, May 4, p.m.; the Band Awards Concert takes place at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 7; and orchestra students take the stage at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12, for the Orchestra Awards Concert. All awards concerts are held in the Hudson High School Auditorium, 2500 Hudson-Aurora Rd. Hudson High School Jazz I and II bands will present their spring concert on May 15, at 7 p.m., also in the Hudson High School Auditorium. Saxophonist Dave Sterner, Director of the Lakeland Civic Jazz Orchestra at Lakeland Community College, will be the guest artist. In addition, the Jazz ensembles will perform for a Memorial Day concert at 7 p.m. on Monday, May 25, on the Green. Hudson Community Foundation is sponsoring the Memorial Day event. Admission to all events is free. ∞ Hudson Life, May 2015 SERVICE DIRECTORY ASPHALT PAVING MID OHIO ASPHALT & CONCRETE Free Estimates. Reasonable Prices Seal Coating, Driveways, Parking Lots Patching & Concrete. 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For more info call 330-715-5691. ∞ Parents Without Partners Portage County Chapter #600 of International Parents Without Partners (PWP) will have its monthly dance Saturday, May 2, from 7:30- 11 p.m., at the Ritchie Memorial Shelter House, 109 West Ave. Music will be by disc jockey Mel. These monthly dances are open to the public at a cost of $8 and nonmembers are invited to join the PWP members in celebrating the “May Daize” dance theme. During intermission at 8:30 p.m., there will be installation of officers for the 2015-2016 year. If you are interested in joining PWP call Warrine at 330-322-9559. ∞ Organizations: We are happy to print your news. Please type them with a limit of 250 words and submit by the 15th of the month. They may be emailed to [email protected] DMD Chauffeur Service Need a ride to the Airport Cleveland or Akron/Canton? Planning a night on the town? Certified Uber Driver $20 Uber Rebate! Advertisers Inside this Issue Aqua Clear .......................... 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S 23 Sal’s Landscaping ................... 22 The Sampler ........................... 29 Sasak Landscaping .................. 18 Sedan or Van Transportation ... 18 Slodov, Andrew DDS ................ 8 Nutrimost .......Inside Front Cover State Farm/Salem ................... 22 Studio 76 ........Inside Back Cover Suncrest Gardens ...................... 9 Talent Tree .............................. 24 Taste of Hudson ...................... 32 Tinker’s Creek Tavern .......... S 24 Turf Trimmers ........................ 27 University Hospitals ................ 11 Viva Bene Gourmet................... 4 Western Reserve Music ............ 32 Wodarczyk Interiors ................ 25 Young Explorers Montessori ....... 3 Download & Use Uber App. Use promotion #9ES8R Accepting credit cards Call Tom, Cell: 216-598-8506 [email protected] 31 Country Bargains are $8 Country Bargains Country Bargains are $8 Country Bargain ads are $8 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: Fig trees, potted or will dig. Avocados, Chinese dates, succulents, elephant garlic. Make offers. Riverview Road. 440526-7149. For Sale: Decorative glass screen, one of a kind in its uniqueness. A must-see to appreciate, $1,100. For information please call: 216-633-1194. For Sale: Ethan Allen maple bedroom, 2 twin beds, dresser, night stand/glass top. Excellent condition, can e-mail pics. $700. 440-5269561. Brecksville. For Sale: Amish-made, solid oak 3-door TV/ entertainment center. 64x26x51, fits 37" TV. Four shelves right with beveled glass door, $425. 440-237-2133. For Sale: Brown eggs. We have happy, healthy chickens, eating non-GMO chicken feed. $4/ dozen. Self serve. 7860 Brandywine Rd., Northfield Center. For Sale: Designer swim suits, some slim panels, size 12, $10. Knit pedal pushers, many colors, medium, $8. All gently worn. 330-659-9579. For Sale: Pride TSS300 power wheelchair (four years old) with ramp, $1,200. Everything works, (value $6,700 new). Call: 216-328-9676. For Sale: Never used 42-inch granite vanity top, 1970s Fisher Price and Tonka Toys. Reasonable offers, please. Broadview Heights. 440-230-1537. For Sale: Brand new Pella entry door, fiberglass, 36"x80" R.H. Dbl. glass, white. $350. 216-280-8420. For Sale: Yellow floral print couch, loveseat, $200. Two-piece bookcase, top: glass doors. Two-piece entertainment center, etagere, more. 440-838-5552. For Sale: Like new 2008 Suzuki Boulevard S50 800cc motorcycle. 4,500 miles. Backrest, windshield and leather handlebar bag. $3,500. 440-391-9829. For Sale: Jenn-Air stainless steel grill with rotisserie, natural gas. Free standing with wheels or can be used in an island. $125. 330-659-4059. For Sale: Four office desks, cherry veneer, good condition, $250 each or make offer. Call: 216-538-1920 or 440-838-1958. For Sale: Anique Beals drop-leaf table w/two leaves and pads, extended 54"x72", $125. Rosewood tea cart, $35. Call: 440-230-9424. For Sale: Meat slicer, never used 10"/250mm blade carbon steel, hard chromed, 115 volts, OMCAN/Italy, cycles 60HP exceptional cutting/durability. $350. Call: 216-941-4949. Garage Sale: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., May 21-23. 1722 Boston Rd., Hinckley. Tin ceiling panels; KitchenAid mixer; Christmas; glassware; household misc. Giant Garage Sale: May 28-30. Antiques, vintage marionettes, Shopsmith, chairs, Chandler school desks, more. 8341 Glen Oad Dr., Broadview Heights. For Sale: Newby & Evans Parlor Grand Piano, circa 1890; stove, American Stove Co., green/ cream, both need restored, best offer, 440317-0122. Free: Horse manure for your garden. Will load truck. Organic brown eggs for sale. Richfield 330-659-4748. Vendors Needed: Food, craft, service, retail. Assumption Church festival, Broadview Heights, Aug. 7, 8, 9. email [email protected], phone: 440-526-1177, ext. 0, Diane. Wanted: Top dollar paid for new, unopened, unexpired diabetic testing strips. Call: 440223-5507 for a free quote. Wanted: Old car or truck, 1923-1987. Call: 330-523-0154. Wanted: Cars and trucks in need of mechanical repair, all others considered, 330-5230154. Wanted: Buying old gas pumps - buy, sell, restore. Call Mark: 330-592-4083. Wanted: Watch restorer buying watchmaker tools, watch parts, watch books, complete watches or collections. No quartz watches or fakes. Paying cash. 330-416-0336. Wanted: Brecksville collector buying antiques, collectibles, decor, one piece or entire basmt/ attic, top prices paid, clear the clutter. Frank: 216-403-5884. Wanted: Fishing tackle, boxes, lures, rods, reels; any fishing equipment; outboard motors. Call Bill: 330-819-1115. Wanted: Gun collector wants to buy hand guns, rifles and shot guns. All brands any condition. Please call Woody: 330-819-3274. 10% OFF Hudson’s Full Service Music Store Spring Repair & Maintenance with this ad! Sign up for Expires 6-30-15 Summer Lessons Today! 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