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August 2016 - ScripType Publishing
Cost $1.50 August 2016 Vol. 37 - No. 8 2016 Health & Wellness Section Inside! Clark Guilliam Wealth Management Group of Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Investment Planning Envision® Selling / Buying Businesses Initial Public Offerings Next Generation Education Budgeting Investments Asset Allocation Risk Management Professional Research IRA / Roth Evaluation Retirement Plans Equities and Mutual Funds Fixed Income Exchange Traded Funds Banking and Lending ThroughourWellsFargoaffiliates, you have access to banking services, including: •Securities-basedlinesofcredit •Residentialmortgages •Homeequityfinancing •Small-businessfinancing •Creditcards Insurance Life-Whole/Term/Universal Disability Insurance Long Term Care Insurance Insurance/Annuity Review Left to right: Denise E. Marko - Senior Registered Client Associate; Todd A. Guilliam, CFP® – Financial Consultant – First Vice President – Investment Officer; Thomas J. Clark, CFP® – Managing Director – Investment Officer; Andrew D. 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The Richfield Times is a monthly publication mailed free to every home in Richfield. The deadline for all material is the 15th of each month. Member of In this issue 2 ........... Farnam Foundation elated to own fabled haunted house 4 ........... Community Weekend has a schedule change 10 ....... Village promotes Ellis to lieutenant 13 ....... Planning commission gives Kinross restaurant preliminary go-ahead HOW TO REACH US ScripType Publishing 4300 W. Streetsboro Rd. 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RNC inspires mayor to beautify village with ‘patriotic’ flowerpots 23 ....... NBA Finals experience not for the meek or claustrophobic 26 ....... Two gun shops open in Bath Twp 27 ....... National Park program leases farms 28 ....... New adult librarian to enhance programs 29 ....... Tips for succeeding in college 32 ....... Debaters place at summer camps 32 ....... Revere student travels with INSIDE THIS ISSUE a publication of ScripType Publishing, Inc. The Community Day Frog Jump contest will bid adieu after this year, having been organized and sponsored by Richfield Auto Center for 38 years. Bring a frog or rent one at the event to join in the fun. Cleveland Youth Wind Symphony 34........Tips for multiplication and division of Iris plants 1 Farnam Foundation elated to now own fabled haunted house by Robert Rozboril Farnam Manor in Richfield has a long, storied history punctuated by tales of the supernatural. Kathleen Magner formed a foundation with her husband, Tim, about 10 years ago with the intent of refurbishing the house and turning it into a museum. Since leasing the property, the foundation has hosted guided lantern tours and historical suppers over the years. The Magners were thrilled this year to finally purchase the fabled property, which is featured in books such as “Ohio’s Top 10 Kathy and Tom Magner have been restoring Farnam Manor for about a decade and now, with financial relief, feel they will be able to continue. Photo by N. Mazak Most Haunted Places” and “Ohio’s Historic Haunts: Investigating the Paranormal in the Buckeye State.” Before making an offer in January, they had to vacate the 7,000-square-foot house at 4223 Brecksville Rd. With a little help from an Israeli investor, the foundation purchased the manor from Third Federal Savings & Loan Association of Cleveland for $395,000. Magner said the investor chose to remain anonymous, and the foundation intends to repay him. “This house represents history throughout the ages,” said Kathleen. “There are a lot of legends attached to the house that date back to the Farnams.” The land was originally gifted to John Farnam in 1812 for his service as a special agent under General George Washington during the Revolutionary War. Farnam’s son, Everett, built the house in 1834. Everett, a somewhat eccentric character by many accounts, came to be known as Lord Farnam. In 1858, Lord Farnam’s 8-year-old daughter, Emily, fell into a well near the house and drowned. She is said to be one of several dozen spirits haunting the property. “The house has a stigma of being haunted because of what happened to little Emily,” Kathleen said. “But we’ve learned that haunted doesn’t necessarily mean something evil. We look at the second definition of haunted in the dictionary, which deals with emotion. The house evokes a variety of emotions.” She hopes most visitors experience positive emotions rather than fearful ones during guided lantern tours of the property. The tours, which the foundation has hosted for a number of years, will resume in Occontinued on next page 2 The Richfield Times Magazine, August 2016 Annual Picket Fence Art Show set for Farnam Manor The 15th annual Picket Fence Art Show, sponsored by the Richfield Historical Society and the Richfield-Hinckley Art Group, will be held, rain or shine, on Saturday, Aug. 6, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and Sunday, Aug. 7, from 12-4 p.m. at Farnam Manor, 4223 Brecksville Rd., Richfield. The event originated in the 1950s with Kitte Kirk Lyons. Her parents, Theo and Ane Marie Kirk, hosted a weekly art group at their home and restaurant, then known as the Danish Smorgasbord. The group organized the original outdoor Picket Fence Art Show, where framed art hung on a snow fence. In 2002, the historical society rounded up Richfield artists for a show in anticipation of the 2003 Ohio Bicentennial. Named the “Screen Door Art Show,” it was held at the Richfield Fellowship Hall from 2002-2006. The next year, the Farnam Foundation, under the direction of Kathy and Tim Magner, opened the manor doors and allowed the historical society an opportunity to return the show to its original name and roots. The art show remains free to the public. A Richfield connection, past or present, is necessary to participate as an artist. Original framed art, ceramics, photography, jewelry and fine crafts will be offered for sale. An Aug. 5 Patrons’ Night, offering bever- ages, appetizers, an authentic Danish smorgasbord, desserts and live music, will allow visitors to get a special preview of the show and meet some of the artists from 4-7 p.m. Cost is $15 per person. Reservations are required. To make a reservation or become a participating artist, call 330-659-0336 or 330-659-4750. Payment, a check made out to the “Richfield Historical Society,” should be sent to Richfield Historical Society, P.O. Box 215, Richfield 44286. Deadline is Aug. 1. ∞ Farnam Foundation continued tober, though no exact dates have been set. “It’s a party,” Magner said. “It’s a tribute to people who have passed on. We’ve encountered Emily many times and been told that as many as 65 spirits are present at any given time.” The estimated number of spirits is based on a visit by medium Mary Ann Winkowski, whose life story is the basis for the TV show “The Ghost Whisperer.” Magner said paranormal-themed shows have helped bolster the spooky reputation of the manor in recent years. One of the house’s best-known legends dates to the 1920s, when it was an exclusive speakeasy and possibly a brothel for aristocrats. Legend has it that a woman who worked there fell in love with one of the men who frequented the club. He promised to marry her only to leave and never return. Some people have claimed to see a “lady in white” standing on the porch waiting for him to come back. There have been numerous other mysterious happenings reported at the house. “There are a lot of different ways [the spirits] let us know they’re nearby,” Magner said. “Sometimes it’s a cold breeze, or we hear a little girl giggling, objects move. These things happen on a regular basis.” The Richfield Historical Society will hold its 15th annual Picket Fence Art Show at the manor Aug. 5-7. ∞ The Richfield Times Magazine, August 2016 3 Richfield Community Weekend has a schedule change by Jacqueline Mitchell It’s that time of year again, and this time around, Richfield Community Day is full of surprises. In its 30th year of BathRichfield Kiwanis Club sponsorship, the annual event will offer familiar traditions with some new twists. Festivities kick off Saturday, Aug. 13, with a pancake breakfast at the Richfield Village Fire Department from 8 a.m.noon. The breakfast is sponsored by the Bath-Richfield Explorers, made up of Revere High School students who are interested in a career in firefighting. Richfield police and fire will lead a bike rodeo in the back parking lot of Richfield Town Hall from 10 a.m.-noon, complete with an obstacle course and bike safety tips. The annual safety services open house will be held at the fire department from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Attendees can close out the day by feasting at the traditional steak fry in Richfield Woods Park from 4-8 p.m., sponsored by the Richfield AMVETS Post 176 and Masons of Meridian Sun Lodge 69. Tickets are $18, and children under 12 can purchase a hamburger meal for $5. In a switch from years past, the annual parade will usher in Sunday activities on Aug. 14. Community Day previously stretched across three days, with the parade kicking off festivities on Friday. This year, event organizers opted for a change of pace, partly to alleviate traffic concerns and also to generate more excitement for Sunday events. “Moving the parade off of Friday evening when people are coming home from work and our streets are closed is definitely a benefit to the community,” Bath-Richfield Kiwanis president Joe Campbell told ScripType Publishing in a March 2016 interview. The parade assembles at 11:30 a.m. and leaves Town Hall at noon on Sunday, led by the Revere marching band, and proceeds Tony’s Auto Works 4021 Brecksville Rd. Richfield, Oh 44286 330.659.9612 Visit our website: tonysautoworks.net for current specials or promotions! Call for an appointment to get your car or truck ready for the summer! 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Local nonprofits, churches and other organizations will sponsor the games. “We’re having 10 new games of skill and chance where people can win prizes,” Campbell said, adding that they will be geared toward everyone from young children to adults. Old-fashioned field games such as an egg toss and tug-of-war will take place in the baseball outfield at 4 p.m. Families can create lasting memories in a photo booth and enjoy inflatables, dunk tanks, a petting zoo and a yoga session for children. Food and beverages will be sold at the concession tent all day. Attendees can embrace their competitive sides by participating in a string of contests. The home-baked pie contest will take place from noon to 2 p.m., followed by a pitching and chipping contest on the soccer field from 1-6 p.m., a corn hole tournament on the baseball field at 3 p.m., a zucchini contest at 3 p.m. and a hula-hoop contest at 6 p.m. Richfield Parks and Recreation Director Ruth Jocek, who schedules most of the events, said this might be the last year for the frog jump contest. Van Pedigo, owner of Richfield Auto Center, has organized and sponsored the event for 38 years. He said he would be hanging up his frogcapturing net after this year. The frog jump contest, will take place in the lower pavilion from 1-2:30 p.m. Bring your own jumper or rent a frog. Kiwanis will raffle off prizes throughout the day. They will also present an AmTryke tricycle – a therapeutic tricycle designed for those with disabilities –to Michael Mami. The night closes out with the traditional fireworks show. The cost of fireworks increased from years past, but the show will still have just as many fireworks. The Village of Richfield contributed its usual amount of $5,500, and Kiwanis and other organizations picked up the remainder of the cost. ∞ The Richfield Times Magazine, August 2016 Community Weekend schedule of events Saturday Corn hole tournament: baseball field, registration at 2 p.m.; tournament, 3 p.m. Chamber of Commerce: concession tent, 11 a.m. University Hospitals/Mayor’s Fitness Challenge: main drive, 11 a.m. Richfield Village Police Department info tent, Nixle sign-up and handouts: main drive, noon-6 p.m. Zucchini contest: concession tent, drop-off until 2:45 p.m. at Richfield Civic Table; judging at 3 p.m. 8 a.m.-noon: Bath/Richfield Explorers pancake breakfast, Fire Station 8 a.m.-1 p.m.: SWAT specialty vehicles 10 a.m.-noon: Bike rodeo, Town Hall back parking lot Sunday on stage Uncle David’s Traveling Petting Zoo: soccer field, 2-4 p.m. Pitching and chipping contest: soccer field, 1-6 p.m. Frog jump contest: lower pavilion, 1-2:30 Friends of the Library: concession tent, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 10 a.m.-1 p.m.: Safety services open house 11 a.m.: University Hospital MedEvac, front lawn of Town Hall 4-8 p.m.: Masons/Sons of AMVETs steak fry, Richfield Woods Park 12:30-1:30 p.m.: Pet show/pet training (1-3 p.m. face painting) 1:30-3:30 p.m.: The Big 5 Show Band 3:30-4 pm: Children’s entertainment 4-6 p.m.: Loose Shoes Band 6-7 p.m.: Hula-hoop contest 7-7:30 p.m.: Presentation by Kiwanis 7:30-9:30: Almost Famous Band Dark: Fireworks ∞ Enjoy this summer on a new brick patio! st 1 PLACE NARI of Cleveland Sunday Community Day Parade: kicks off at Town Hall at noon Food and beverages: concession tent, all day Drawing tickets: Kiwanis Tent, noon-8:00 Water ball fight: lower parking lot Historical Society: historical tent, 11 a.m.-6 Lost and found: Kiwanis tent Corn on the cob: corn tent, all day Home-baked pie contest: drop off at RCO pop table, noon-2 p.m., judging at 2 p.m. Akron Children’s Museum: concession tent Inflatables: baseball outfield, 11 a.m.-8:00 Local organizations: concession tent, all day Lowe’s “You Build It” event: concession tent Richfield Senior Center: concession tent, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Horseshoe pitching: registration at beer tent, 11 a.m.; pitching north of lake, 2-6 Photo booth: lower drive, 11 a.m.-6:00 The Richfield Times Magazine, August 2016 and reations Landscaping, Inc. 440-748-2500 www.landcreationslandscaping.com Design and installation of pavers and finely crafted natural stone patios, water elements, accent lighting and sustainable planting plans 5 BRECKSVILLE BRECKSVILLE BRECKSVILLE BRECKSVILLE BRECKSVILLE CIAL MMER CO 8190 Daventree Dr. 3 BR/2 full, 1 half BA Colonial $464,900 Gina Grassi 216-952-9078 7540 Bristol Ln. 5 BR/4 full, 1 half BA Colonial $434,900 Gina Grassi 216-952-9078 6975 Windward Hills Dr. #23 3 BR/2 full, 1 half BA Townhouse $189,900 Chris Davidson 440-263-2669 7014 Mill Rd. $350,000 Chris Davidson 440-263-2669 4559 Hunting Valley Ln. 4 BR/4 full, 1 half BA Colonial $850,000 Chris Davidson 440-263-2669 BRECKSVILLE BRECKSVILLE BRECKSVILLE BRECKSVILLE BRECKSVILLE SOLD SOLD 8594 Hinckley Cir. 4 BR/2 full, 1 half BA Colonial $264,500 Joyce Martin 440-237-0024 6727 Old Royalton Rd. #6727 2 BR/2 full, 1 half BA Townhouse $169,900 Jeannie Tavrell 440-785-9177 9645 Whitewood Rd. 4 BR/2 full, 1 half BA Colonial Jeannie Tavrell 440-785-9177 6890 W. 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Call 330659-9201, ext. 1, for more information. Community Day Community Day weekend is Aug. 13-14. Saturday is the village’s fifth annual Safety Services Open House from 8 a.m.-1 p.m., and the Bath-Richfield Explorer Post 2542 Pancake Breakfast is being served from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. There will also be a UH MedEvac landing at approximately at 11 a.m. at the Richfield Fire Station. Our SWAT team will be displaying specialty vehicles; there will be a squirt house for our children to enjoy and a bike rodeo behind Town Hall from 10 a.m.-noon. (See page 4 and 5 of this issue for the full schedule of Community Day weekend activities.) Mayor’s Fitness Challenge Join us at the Richfield Village Hall on Monday, Aug. 8, at 6:30 p.m. for a Mindfulness Training session sponsored by UH Ahuja. Mindfulness is about being in tune with all of your senses in everyday life. The Mayor’s Fitness Challenge wrapup will be held at Richfield Community Day, so stop by the UH Ahuja tent for your 2016 Fitness Challenge achievement reward, which is a yoga mat. Safety self-defense class The Village of Richfield Police Department will conduct a safety self-defense class for women and girls on Saturday, Aug. 20, from 10 a.m.-noon. The class will be free at Richfield Village Hall. Please call the mayor’s office for more information. New website The Village of Richfield recently launched a new website. We hope you like the new features of this website and see all it has to offer residents, visitors and businesses of Richfield. Our website address is richfieldvillageohio.org. School in session It’s hard to believe I’m writing about the start of school, but please watch out for our children later this month as school begins soon. I hope everyone has a great end to summer. 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Gourmet kitch opens to hearth rm/ blt-ins. FLR 1: Laundry; library/blt-ins, cathedrl ceil; MBR/cathedrl ceil, see-thru FP to glam BA, 2 walk-ins; exercise rm. FLR 2: Loft; 3BR/2BAs; bonus rm. Fin. walkout LL. Private .72acre treed lot, patio. $999,000. Custm blt 4BR/4.1BA. 9’ ceilings, Pella windows, sun rm, laundry on 1st. 2-stry foyer/wd flr, custm staircase. Liv rm/crown mldng. 2-stry grt rm/windw wall, FP, blt-in cabs. Din rm/wd flr. Kitch/raised panel cabs, granite, SS appls, wd flr, dinette, vaultd ceil. MBR/lux BA, walk-in. 4474 sf incl. bsmnt/rec rm, more. 3-car side load. 1+ acre private wooded lot. $674,900. BRECKSVILLE 1-OF-A-KIND 4BR/5.1BA LUXURY MANOR 3BR/3.1BA BRICK FRONT RANCH BLT 2000 Brick front blt ‘04. Open flr plan, 2-story foyer & great rm w/FP. 1st flr office/liv rm w/French drs, coffered ceil. Laundry rm on 1st. Formal din rm. Kitch/custom cabs, island, wd flr, appls stay. 1st flr mstr ste/coffered ceil, 2 walk-in closets, glam BA w/cathedral ceil. Full bsmt. 3-car side load. Pro landscaped, part fenced, deck, private parklike yard. $359,900. Furnished, 2000 sf, 3 flrs, elevator, gated community. Views/Sandusky Bay & Cedar Point. Open flr plan, 23 ft ceilings. FLR 1: Lge LivRm. MBR/walk-in closet, remodeled BA. Kit/custom cabints, corian tops, island. FLR 2: Huge BR + loft. In-bldg fitness ctr, outdoor pool, hot tub, marina facility. Sandusky has fine dining, theatre, concerts, ferry boat to islands. $349,900. GORGEOUS CONDO & VIEWS, 3BRs/2BAs 4BR/2.1BA COL. CUSTOM BLT BY PETROS UPDATED 4-5BR/2.1BA COL*FRONT PORCH CLEVELAND CLEVELAND SEVEN HILLS SAGAMORE HILLS SPACIOUS 3BR/2.1 BA TOWNHOUSE 3BR/2 FULL & 1 HALF BA TOWNHOUSE 55+ COMMUNITY, 2BR/2BA CONDO RESIDENTIAL LOT FOR SALE, .3007 ACRES One residential parcel, sub-lot #4 Holzhauer Rd. in Greenwood East Subdivision. Frontage 100 feet, depth 131 feet, .3007 acre lot. Great school district. Near all conveniences. Great location. Utilities at the street per owners. Take Rt. 82 to W. Aurora Rd. to Holzhauer Rd. $69,000. Townhouse in newer development is updated throughout. Lg eat-in kitchen w/wood floor, all appls stay. Dining room w/wood floor. Living room w/FP. Master BR w/full BA. En suite laundry room. 2-car attached garage. Lg custom deck. Walk-out lower level to patio. Walk to the Cleveland Clinic, close to University Circle, near downtown Cleveland. $170,000. The Richfield Times Magazine, August 2016 Brick & vinyl end unit home. Spacious eat-in kitchen w/deck access, plus dining room. Living room w/gas FP. Laundry area. Master BR plus 2 additional BRs & 2 BAs on upper level. 2-car attached garage. Minutes to Cleveland Clinic, Case, University Hospital, all the cultural amenities of University Circle and downtown Cleveland. $160,000. Many updates in past 5 yrs + 3/16 SS appls & totally painted thru-out. 2-stry foyer/ceramic flr. Den/custm wd paneling. Liv rm/bay windw open to din rm/crwn mldng. Kitch/island, custm cabs, pantry, dinette open to fam rm/FP, windw wall. Laundry on 1st. MBR/2 walk-in closets, lg glam BA. Finished bsmt. Deck, gazebo, wooded lot, view pond. $324,900. Free-standing ranch w/open floor plan. Feat. 9 ft ceilings on 1st flr & disability accessible features. Lg open foyer. Kitch w/custom cabinets, lg bayed eating area, appls stay. Dining rm opens to living rm w/sliding door to patio in backyrd. Mstr suite w/ full BA addition. Laundry rm w/washer & dryer stay. 2-car garage. Near shopping, RTA & I-77. $158,000. Foyer/slate tile flr. Liv rm/newer carpet. Frml din rm/ newer windws & carpet. Eat-in kitch/newer custm cabs, island, appl’s stay, pantry, newer windw, fresh paint. 2-story fam rm/custm FP, fresh paint, spiral stairs to loft, newer sliding dr to backyrd. Laundry on 1st. 4 BRs up; MBR w/fresh paint, walk-in closet, BA. Plus BR 5/office. 2+car, fenced yard. $257,000. 9 Village 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 l l Village promotes Ellis to lieutenant Briarwood residents hear more about proposed development by Sue Serdinak July 5 village council meeting Richfield’s handsome new fire truck was brought to a celebration at the July 5 Richfield Village Council meeting. A contingent of current and past fire department personnel also arrived in recognition of a new position created and the swearing in of Eric Ellis as a shift lieutenant. Ellis is part of a long family line of firemen in Richfield, starting with his great-grandfather, William Ellis Sr., who was in the township department from 1935-1942. Eric’s grandfather, William Ellis Jr., served from 1939-1962. Eric’s father, Councilperson Andy Ellis, was in the department from 1968 to 2010 and served as assistant fire chief for several years. Eric Ellis has been a full-time fireman since 2002. He attained several certifications and has helped with fire training in the department. 10 The new lieutenant position was created to allow Lt. Jason Purkey to be a full-time inspector in the department, a position that Mayor Bobbie Beshara and Chief Jason Mihalek requested shortly after Mihalek was named chief. The position shifts also involved naming part-time fire medic Anthony Katzakis as full time and hiring two part-time medics, Cody Bennett and John Hovan. Part-time fire medic Dan Merryman is retiring. When the fire department staff left council chambers to celebrate, the residents of the Briarwood neighborhood filtered in for a presentation on the history of land transactions and the current proposal for a new sewer line and development that is planned for the land south and west of the neighborhood. Briarwood proposals outlined Service Director Melanie Baker, Zoning Director Brian Frantz, Law Director Bill Hanna and Village Engineer Said Abouabdallah presented their data. Baker explained that plans for a development south and west of the current Briarwood neighborhood date to the 1980s. The neighborhood was built in the township and all of the properties, except the Whitethorn Circle area, were annexed to the village in 1984. The 125 acres that are mostly south of the neighborhood remained undeveloped. The owner of that property, Randy Kertesz, provided sewer and water services to the existing neighborhood through his company Water & Sewer LLC, but the cost to residents was considered very high. The residents asked for relief from the village. In 2009, the village extended its water line to the neighborhood, and since then the residents have asked the village to extend its sewer line to them. However, an extension of that line The Richfield Times Magazine, August 2016 New fire department lieutenant Eric Ellis is sworn in by Mayor Bobbie Beshara, while Ellis’ father, Councilmperson Andy Ellis, looks on. Eric is the fourth generation of his family to join the Richfield Fire Department. would open the possibility for Kertesz to access the line for his proposed 125acre development. That land is in the township. Kertesz has said he will apply for a Type 2 annexation to the village to expedite an annexation. Kertesz has met with the zoning board and revised his plans from 147 singlefamily units to 153 mixed units. The potential development would trigger a modification of the R-3 zoning district. The zoning code would require that a conservation district be part of the plan because of streams and ravines on the property. Frantz said the submitted plans showed homes that were inconsistent with existing homes on the edge of the Briarwood neighborhood, so the planning commission will address that issue. He said the village hired a design professional to look at the existing environmental conditions, because there would be a large crossing through a streambed. He said the plan did not have similar-sized lots near existing Briarwood homes. Because of the hilly terrain, the only access roads from state Route 303 to the property would be Scanwood Drive and Whitethorn Circle, which are in the existing development. In addition to residents hoping for relief from sewer bills of about $150 per month, the EPA and the Cuyahoga Valley National Park would like to see the Water & Sewer LLC treatment plant on the banks of Furnace Run Creek dismantled. Sewer line costs Baker said that the revised estimated cost for the village to install the sewer line to the development is $2 million. She explained that the assessment for property owners would be based on five factors, and the cost per parcel could range from $6,500 to $25,000. The final assessment will be figured at the end of the project The Richfield Times Magazine, August 2016 based on actual costs. Property owners will be given the chance to pay the cost upfront or have it placed on their real estate tax bill. The village has budgeted a contribution of $300,000 to the project and has budgeted money for the extensive legal fees involved with the annexation and other details of the development. Hanna said that the developer is requesting a Type 2 annexation, because the process is faster and should take about four months after the petition is continued on next page 11 Village 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 l l July 5 Council Meeting continued filed. Hanna said the annexed land should include all of the contiguous land owned by that developer. Hanna said properties in the new development would be part of the village and the township and would pay inside millage to both entities. It has not been determined how the police levies would apply for the newly annexed property. He said the law is now being studied. Residents speak out Residents in the audience thanked the village staff for their presentation. John Nowakowski asked, “Is it accurate to say that this can’t happen without the cooperation of the village? Is the village in the driver’s seat? It appears that the village is pushing pretty hard to make this happen.” Councilperson Mike Lyons responded that if the situation only involved the annexation for the development, the village would not be participating, “but our residents are paying high bills. We have no legal obligation to do this.” “We have an obligation to have as modern and best-operating sewer system as possible,’’ Councilperson Rick Hudak said. “If we do nothing, that sewer plant is going to need major replacement. That will be on the shoulders of the current 80 homeowners.” Nowakowski responded, “We did some math. The best that anyone would do is take 8-10 years to break even.” He later asked if the village has considered repairing the existing sewer plant. Mike Kreeger of Sawbridge said he is uneasy about an anticipated heavy traffic flow. “I’m concerned about how this will affect the village as a whole and about all that traffic coming by my living space,” he said. Frantz responded that the planning commission recognizes this concern and is looking at it very closely. Jim Koewler questioned the formula for calculating the assessment fees. He said Adult and Pediatric Dermatology Dermatologic Surgery & Cosmetic Dermatology (including Botox®, Juvéderm® and Chemical Peels) Now Offering Same Day Appointments 9075 Town Centre, Broadview Heights 440.526.4570 Mikhenan M. Horvath, MD Nathaniel C. Cevasco, MD Board Certified Dermatologist Board Certified Dermatologist • Judy M. Andreano, M.D. • Laleh A. Bedocs, D.O. • Paul M. Bedocs, D.O. • Jennifer W. Gould, M.D. • Gregory A. Surfield, M.D. • Michelle E. Bodie, PA.-C • Renee A. Ott, C.N.P. • Judy A. 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Their properties are in the township and their roads will be used for ingress and egress for the development. “There is no good side for us,’’ Michelle Reinke said. “A road will go through. We now have free water and free septic. This will affect all of the people that live there, and we will get nothing from it.’’ Lyons agreed, saying, “You’ve characterized it very well. You will have more traffic. You won’t be required to tie into sewer and water. You’re a side victim.” Germain Certic of Sawbridge said that she is in favor of the project because she is tired of being held hostage by the high sewer bills charged by Water & Sewer LLC. She thanked council for answering their call for relief. Miscellaneous In other business, council approved alcohol sale at Richfield Woods for the Amvets and Masons steak fry on Aug. 13 and Community Day on Aug. 14. Council also approved $10,500 for tents, tables, chairs and fireworks for Community Day. Council had the first reading of an ordinance to allow three accessory buildings on property larger than two acres. Parks and Recreation Director Ruth Jocek reported that about 200 people attended the free Jay Nye concert on the Green on June 30. ∞ The Richfield Times Magazine, August 2016 Planning commission gives Kinross restaurant preliminary go-ahead by Jon Huff Breakroom, a new restaurant proposed for the corner of Kinross Lakes Parkway and Brecksville Road, is closer to becoming reality after a July 12 meeting of the Richfield Planning and Zoning Commission, which gave preliminary approval for the project. Dan Barney of the architecture firm Arkinetics discussed the proposed layout, saying the design borrowed concepts from Frank Lloyd Wright and the Prairie School of architecture while maintaining a contemporary feel. The current design includes a glass cube that will serve as the building entry, with a mix of fiber cement siding and an architectural metal to create visual interest. “You can envision this thing at night,” Barney said. “It’s going to be glowing, kind of defining the point where you come into the building and creating visibility to the street.” The 4,000-square-foot restaurant is planned to hold around 120 diners inside with a patio overlooking an existing pond with space for another 50 diners. Roll-up doors would open the restaurant to the patio in warm weather. The menu is still in flux as the project develops, though restaurant operator Mike Malone described it as modern American. “We’re playing with a lot of concepts right now,” Malone said. “Obviously with opening being possibly another six to eight months away, we don’t want to put anything in stone yet. We’re going to have a base of a lot of Ohio stuff. We’re going to use a lot of local farms, a lot of local meat and focus on a couple of local craft beers. “Not all Ohio by any means, but we’re going to do what we can. We’re going to be GMO-free (non-genetically modified) for a majority of the menu; if we can, all of our menu. This is stuff for a healthier twist around here, to give a little better choice for lunch, not always having to get a big plate of fries.” The building site required a variance for front yard setback. The Board of Zoning Appeals authorized the setback during its June 30 meeting. “The building is small in relation to all the other businesses and offices in the [industrial] park itself,” Barney The Richfield Times Magazine, August 2016 R12 A new restaurant is planned for the corner of Kinross Lakes Boulevard and Brecksville Road. Photo by S. Serdinak said. “For this to thrive, we felt we really needed to get that building pushed up toward the corner of Kinross and [Route] 21 as much as we can, because the life of this building is really going to depend on the people that are actually working in the area and also the residents, so we want to get to that corner so you can see it.’’ Richfield Director of Planning and Zoning Brian Frantz reminded the commission that preliminary approval served to give direction to the project. The project still needs final approval before work begins. In a conversation after the meeting, Frantz said he expects to see the group return for final approval in the next two months. ∞ Nikki Konstand Relic Realtor, CRS, ABR, CSP 330-835-4600 nikki.k.relic@gmail.com 3480 W. Market Street, Fairlawn, OH 44333 • Going Above and Beyond BATH – 2772 Shade Road $349,000 Vintage charm meets modern decor. 4BR/3.5 BA Cape Cod at end of long, scenic drive, surrounded by 3+ acres pastural grounds. 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Deck w/trellis overlooks private treed yard & gardens. 13 Village 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 l l Richfield Village Council approves change order for service building by Chris Collins July 19 village council meeting By a unanimous vote, the Richfield Village Council at the July 19 meeting authorized an additional appropriation of $37,180 for the remodeling of the village service building. Council President Roger Swan was not present and Vice President Rich Hudak chaired the meeting. This change order concerns the $1.1 million project that council approved on May 3 to renovate the building at 3921 Brecksville Road. Service Director Melanie Baker noted that the roof, deck and northeast corner of the building had deteriorated. Baker also noted that the $150,000 project to extend the sidewalk north along Brecksville Road from Route 303 to Hawthorne Drive was underway, along with other sidewalk replacements and maintenance. Mayor Bobbie Beshara thanked the 14 village departments for their efforts to prepare for the Republican National Convention in Cleveland. She estimated that about 400 delegates and other convention visitors were staying in Richfield’s hotels and motels. She authorized the service department to spend up to $5,000 for added flowers to “make our town look better.” Beshara said that the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District will be holding meetings about the Stormwater Management Fee Program at 5:30 p.m. on August 23 in Peninsula and on Sept. 29 at Richfield Village Hall. She urged residents to attend one of these meetings to learn about various rebates and credits available to reduce the cost of these fees. The mayor also noted that John Muni Jewelers on Brecksville Road was closing because the owners are retiring. She urged residents to stop by and say goodbye to the Munis. “They have contributed to a lot of community events,” she said. Planning and Zoning Director Brian Frantz reported that the Ohio EPA was drafting a “Covent Not to Sue” for the Soni property on Congress Parkway, which will allow the site to be redeveloped. During new business, Paul Swan, president of the Richfield Historical Society, provided an update on the Knopp House project. He said that the estimated cost for asbestos abatement is $6,000. Also, he said there are three cost estimates for replacing the roof, ranging from $8,000 for conventional shingles, $18,000 for a slate roof or $24,000 for a metal roof. The historical society has about $10,000 earmarked for the project. Beshara said there have been discussions about whether to place the kitchen in the house on the main floor or in the basement at its proposed location north of the historical society. She said, “A lot of problems have come to light,” Swan added that the society could ask volunteers to remove some of the wood from the building. Councilperson Pat Healey asked about the form volunteers would complete, and Councilperson Jim Kahoe wondered how much it would cost to pay workers to do the job. Hudak asked Law Director William Hanna to, “Look into a solution with the least amount of risk possible.” Council discussed the resolution to authorize use of public funds to purchase, flowers, meals or cash contributions for the death or illness to current or former village employees, officials or volunteers. Councilperson Barbara Lansford expressed concern that, “Our policy doesn’t seem to have any limits.” Finance Director Turk said four of six neighboring communities have similar policies. “Brecksville has a more specific and clear process,” he said. Healey said that larger communities in the area do not have these types of policies and rely on contributions by employees and officials. Council took no action on the resolution. Council approved a resolution to amend the zoning code to permit conference centers as a conditional use within an office/ limited industrial district. ∞ The Richfield Times Magazine, August 2016 Township Corner by Trustee Robert Luther Hello, Richfield residents. I hope everyone has had a great summer so far. It seems like it has been an old-fashioned farm summer. Hot days with little rain; good for some, not good for others. Our road department has been busy mowing, chipping and doing some ditch work. The Hawkins Road paving should be done by the time you read this. People have been wondering what our stand is on the proposed annexation. As always, we oppose all annexation of township property. I personally prefer large Revere Superintendent’s Corner by Matthew Montgomery Last month, I wrote about the work the Technology Committee had done throughout the 2015-16 school year. It seemed no sooner had I written about their objectives than I had exciting news to share. The board of education unanimously approved a four-year lease agreement with Apple on June 28 that will put Apple Macbook Air computers in the hands of each teacher and student in grades 7 through 12. This agreement is part of the district’s 1:1 Initiative Program, meaning all students will have their own piece of technology to enhance the educational experience. Students in the lower grades who do not have an Apple product will have a Chromebook. It’s important to note that this isn’t about kids being glued to their devices all homes situated on large properties without annexation, such as the case in Glencairn. A study that I read stated that the average family makes close to eight trips per day in and out of their houses. Let’s take the Briarwood area, for example. Eight trips times the number of houses, say 140, would mean 1,120 cars coming and going per day. More than likely, that type of traffic would trigger a traffic light installation on Route 303. Imagine traffic stopped on the 303 hill in the middle of a snowy day. I don’t think any resident would be in favor of this traffic nightmare. The township can’t stop an annexation, but we will do all we can to oppose it once a formal petition has been filed. Best wishes for the rest of your summer. Enjoy Community Day, and catch up with neighbors and friends before school starts. ∞ day. That is not what we want at all. This is about changing how we instruct our kids to better meet the needs of today’s learner. The use of these new devices could change how we use district money, as we could potentially save on textbook purchases and printer and copier fees in the future. There are many details to work out in the coming weeks. The district plans to have teachers obtain their own devices in August before the school year begins. They will have time to familiarize themselves with them and plan how they will be used in classrooms. Students will not receive devices until October. Policy issues are being developed to successfully implement this initiative. Finally, I am excited to settle into my second school year at Revere. I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention that school begins Aug. 24 for students. I look forward to welcoming everyone back to Revere for the 2016-2017 school year. Our focus will be to move the district forward and make sure our students have the best opportunities for a successful future when they leave Revere. ∞ 5219 Brecksville Rd • Richfield (Behind Wendy’s) (330) 659-6372 Hours: Monday-Friday 8-5 Library Friends asking for book donations Friends of the Richfield Library are collecting donated books for a book sale Sept. 16-17. The group thanks those who continue to donate books and shoppers who buy. ∞ The Richfield Times Magazine, August 2016 15 Coming 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 Richfield teen tells his story of struggle to control juvenile diabetes I feel the crash coming on but no longer feel the need to hide in a dark bathroom to put the needle in. At this point in my life I am comfortable injecting the needle at a moment’s notice. Unfortunately, this time it didn’t go unnoticed. A woman R07 DIABETES FUNDRAISER sitting nearby shook High school student Dawson Fontana, a diabetic, kneels in front her head and accused of a 1992 Ferrari, which will be on display at Musketeers Bar me of “doping” on & Grill, owned by Fontana’s parents, who are sponsoring a car steroids before the show to raise awareness and money to fight juvenile diabetes. wrestling match I home to a permanent lifestyle change. My would soon compete in. My name is parents had to learn how to balance my Dawson Fontana, I am 16 and this is insulin dose and food with my activities, my story. no matter how simple. They had to check It all started when I was 4. I remember and adjust my blood sugar 10-12 times a always being sick and vomiting often. My day. Without proper and well-controlled parents would take me to the doctor, but insulin balancing, life-threatening ishe would always send us home with the sues can emerge like retinopathy (eye same diagnosis: a flu virus. The doctors problems), kidney damage, poor blood eventually sent me to Rainbow Babies circulation and nerve damage. and Children’s Hospital. The diagnosis came fast. I was in serious condition, and “It’s a different kind of life these kids tests revealed that I had Type I juvenile have to deal with. I don’t think many diabetes. With this disease, the body does people have any idea what happens every not produce insulin. The immune system day,” said Dave Fontana, my dad. “Dawdestroys the beta cells in the pancreas, son has tested his sugar level thousands of the ones that make insulin. Only five times. He has to get five shots of insulin a percent of the population with diabetes day, special diet and exercise, give blood have Type I. every three months, doctor visits, meter fixes and much more. It is very hard on After a week in the hospital, I came Now Registering for Fall Classes! 16 the parents, let alone on the child.” My parents, Dave and Celeste, own Musketeers Bar & Grill in Richfield. They donate to many charities, schools and churches, but for the last 12 years they have raised money to help find a cure for Type I juvenile diabetes, a cause close to their hearts. Car show to benefit juvenile diabetes This year they will be hosting an open charity car show on Sunday, Aug. 14, (rain date is Aug. 21) at Musketeers, from 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. It will be a judged show, and any car or truck can enter for a $10 donation. There will be a 50/50 raffle, an auction, DJ, food and drink. Spectators get in free and it will be fun for the whole family. The proceeds from this event will benefit Dr. Denise Faustman of Faustman Lab. She is leading a human clinical trial program testing the efficacy of the BCG (Bacillus Calmette-Guerin) vaccine for reversal of long-term Type 1 diabetes. For more information about the charity car show, call Dave at 440-503-3511 or Karen at 216-310-5481 or visit Musketeersgrill.com or Musketeers Bar & Grill Facebook page. ∞ ‘Love Letters’ playing through Aug. 5 The theatrical drama “Love Letters” has not been performed in this area, but Western Reserve Playhouse is bringing it to the stage as it was performed in California and originally in New York City with Colleen Dewhurst and Jason Robards. Playing their parts will be Pat RobertellHudson and Bill Morgan. Board members Sue Snyder and Sid Freeman are the producers. Performances are Aug. 5-6, at 8 p.m. The theater is at 3326 Everett Rd. Tickets are $13 for adults, $11 for seniors and students. Group rates are available, and tickets can be obtained in advance or at the box office using Discover, Master Card or Visa. The Playhouse’s next show will be “The Senator Wore Pantyhose” by Billy Van Zandt and Jane Milmore on Sept.16, 17, 23, 24, 30 and Oct. 1, directed by Brian Westerley. ∞ The Richfield Times Magazine, August 2016 New Construction of Two Schools and Improved Facilities •The Fiscally Responsible Solution •We Need Facilities Equipped for 21st Century Learning •Enhanced Safety Must Be Our Priority Let’s Keep Revere Schools and Our Property Values Strong! •The Bond Only Costs an Additional $8/Month (per $100k home value) •Our Schools Will Still Have One of the Lowest School Tax Rates in the County Want to know more? Join us at www.WeAreRevere.com and www.facebook.com/WeAreRevere Paid for by Families and Community Together for Schools Karen Smik, Treasurer, 3832 Faith Lane, Richfield, OH 44286 The Richfield Times Magazine, August 2016 17 Coming 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 Aug. 6 Aug. 7 Brecksville Kiwanis Horse Show Annual ice cream social Everyone is welcome at the Richfield Senior Center, 4410 W. Streetsboro Rd., on Saturday, Aug. 6, at 7 p.m. for the annual ice cream social. Memories Unlimited will entertain with a variety of music. Sing along, dance and socialize and try a sundae, cone or root beer float. The event is free. ∞ The Brecksville Kiwanis will host the club’s 69th annual horse show from 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 7, in the River Ford area of Cleveland Metroparks Brecksville Reservation. Riders of various skill levels will compete for ribbons and trophies. Other activities include lessons and face painting, a petting RICHFIELD PARKS AND RECREATION 3333 Brecksville Rd., Richfield, OH 44286 • 330.659.5818 PASS IT ON! TELL ALL YOUR FRIENDS! Registration Form on our website at: www.richfieldvillageohio.org or pick up a form at the Rec. Center IT’S TIME FOR COMMUNITY DAY WEEKEND! *No Friday parade or entertainment. Saturday, August 13 Pancake Breakfast, Bike Rodeo, MedEvac Helicopter, Safety Services Open House Steak Fry @ Richfield Woods Park, 4-8 pm Get presale tickets from Amvets or Masons Sunday, August 14 Parade starts at noon and ends at Community Day Sponsored by the Bath/Richfield Kiwanis Food, Fun, Games, Inflatables, Neo Bubble Soccer, Music and Even Bigger and Better Fireworks This Year! 18 Eastwood Preserve’s Fall Fest Saturday, September 10 11 am – 5:30 pm New this year will be a roasted chicken dinner sponsored by the Friends of Eastwood Preserve Save Our Barn Campaign Advanced sale tickets will be available at the Recreation Center. Come enjoy hayrides, venders, kids activities and crafts, scavenger hunt, and learn about the bees and the great outdoors. Like us on Facebook! “Village of Richfield Parks & Recreation Department” Find out what’s new at ‘The Rec.’ + Upcoming events + Photos from past events! zoo, pony rides, a stick-horse-building contest, a stick-horse parade, a pie-eating contest and more. The day will conclude with a carriage candlelight parade. Spectator admission for a day full of equestrian events and activities is $6 for adults and $4 for children ages 6 to 18. Children under 6 are admitted free. Sixseat boxes in the main ring are $60 for the day and $40 in the hunter ring box. Adjacent box seats in both rings are $75 for the day. For more information and a schedule of events, visit brecksvillekiwanis.org. ∞ Aug. 10 Red Cross Bloodmobile The Red Cross Bloodmobile will take donations on Aug. 10 at the Richfield United Church of Christ, 4340 Streetsboro Rd., from 1-6 p.m. Blood donations are much needed as blood is always in short supply. ∞ Aug. 11 TakeMeBack historical presentation The next Richfield Historical Society TakeMeBack Series presentation, “Cleveland Before Moses,” is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 11, at 7 p.m. at the Historical Museum of Richfield, 3907 Broadview Rd. Rebecca Jones Macko will explain how the Cuyahoga Valley was lived in for hundreds of years before Moses Cleaveland put it on the map. Though we don’t know the names of the people who lived here before us, they did leave tantalizing clues about their lives, which we discover through archeology. Macko has worked for the U.S. National Park Service for 27 years, 17 of those at the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. She previously worked at five other national parks, including Hopewell Culture National Historical Park, a prehistoric Indian site. She serves as the cultural resources lead for CVNP when not hiking off trail somewhere in the park. Macko is a former resident of Richfield, having lived here in 2002-2003. Call 330-659-0336 for additional information. ∞ The Richfield Times Magazine, August 2016 Coming 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 At the library Aug. 13 Revere Tag Day Tag Day is the largest fundraiser for the Revere High School music program, benefiting the choir, marching band and concert bands. Members of the band and choir will canvass households in the Revere Local School District (Richfield, Bath, and parts of Copley Township) on Saturday, Aug. 13, between 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. to ask for financial support. Funds pay for music program expenses, including support personnel, competition fees, music, and instruments. Contributions are tax deductible, and everyone receives a schedule of music events. Donors of $25 or more are recognized in the annual program. Revere music students will leave a “tag’’ and schedule at the homes of residents who are away as a suggestion to send donations payable to RMPA, P.O. Box 671, Bath, 44210. ∞ Aug. 23 & Sept. 29 Regional Storm Water Management workshops The Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District will host informational meetings to help customers understand more about the Regional Storm Water Management Program and how to apply for an Individual Residential Property Credit. The Regional Storm Water Management Program addresses flooding, stream bank erosion and water quality problems across the sewer district’s 355-square-mile service area. The sewer district assumes responsibility for necessary maintenance along large streams across the region. The sewer district will also plan and develop projects to address the region’s chronic flooding and erosion issues. Through the sewer district’s storm water fee credits, customers can reduce their bill by taking steps to manage their storm water runoff. Learn about storm water fee credits at a meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 23, from 5:307:30 p.m., at Happy Days Lodge, 500 W. Streetsboro Rd., in Peninsula and at Richfield Town Hall on Thursday, Sept. 29, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. ∞ The Richfield Times Magazine, August 2016 The Richfield Branch Library is located at 3761 South Grant St., Richfield. For informations or to register for programs, call 330-659-4343. Adult programs Adult book discussion: Wednesday, Aug. 3, at 2 p.m. The books are available one month before the discussion at the front desk. This month’s title is “Thieving Forest” by Martha Conway. Color the page: First and third Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. Spend an hour or so coloring and socializing at the library. Colored pencils, paint markers and watercolor pencils, along with coloring sheets, will be provided. Teen programs Minecraft meet-up: Monday, Aug. 15, at 2 p.m. Meet in the teen area and multiplay on the Akron Library’s Minecraft server. Snack provided. College essay and application, 101: Aug. 9, at 10:30 a.m. The College Review will offer a look into the essay and application process. Often overlooked, a college essay can make the difference in being admitted and in receiving financial aid. Register for this program by calling 330-659-4343. ACT practice with the College Review: Aug. 16, at 10:30 a.m. Take a free ACT practice test. Register for this program. Bring pencils and a calculator. Space is limited. Children’s programs Yoga fun Mondays: Aug. 1, 8, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Boys and girls 4-11 can participate in an hour of yoga from Nirvana Yoga Studio, followed by a healthy snack. Those with access to a yoga mat or beach towel should bring their own. The library has a small supply of yoga mats available. No registration required. Tween yoga Wednesdays: Aug. 3, 10, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. The program is geared for boys and girls entering fourth grade or higher. An instructor from Nirvana Yoga Studio will lead the session, followed by a healthy snack. A small supply of yoga mats will be available. No registration required. Thursday matinees: Aug. 4, from 1-3 p.m. Family-friendly movies will be shown, and popcorn and juice will be provided. Carter-Pedigo Trail program: Hike along the Village of Richfield’s Carter-Pedigo trail and take a community StoryWalk. 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Register online at akronbike.ora/roscoe. ∞ The 2016 Twins Days Festival: This annual international event on Aug. 6-7 in Twinsburg is recorded as the “Largest Annual Gathering of Twins in the World” by the Guinness Book of World Records. Non-twins are also welcome. Saturday morning kicks off with the “Double Take” parade. Activities continue for two days. Sunday morning’s activities include the Twins Days 5K Run and Fun Walk benefitting the Melanoma Education Initiative. Registration forms can be downloaded from the Twins Days website at twinsdays. org. The twins can also register at the festival site. For more information visit twinsdays. org. ∞ Feast of the Assumption: ‘West’ festival is Aug. 5-7, Church of the Assumption, 9183 Broadview Rd., Broadview Heights. Friday, 5-11 p.m.; Saturday, 1-11 p.m.; Sunday, 1-9 p.m. Friday, 5:30 p.m., opening ceremony. Saturday, 1:30 p.m., “Rock & Roll Car Show” (rain date Sunday). Cash drawings, trophies and door prizes. For more information visit cowboy6guns@gmail.com. Sunday: chicken and rib dinners at 2 p.m. until the food is gone. All weekend: live music, games, beer and wine garden, arts and craft vendors, food, Magic Mike, auction, instants, casino, $5,000 raffle. For more information, call 440526-1177, ext. 0, or visit coabvm.net. ∞ Civil War reenactment at Hale Farm & Village: The Civil War reenactment at Hale Farm & Village is the largest in Ohio. It begins on Friday, Aug. 12, with “Civil War Education Day,” in partnership with the 6th Ohio Volunteer Cavalry. Children will have the opportunity to observe Union and Confederate camps, meet “soldiers’’ and civilians in period dress and take part in all that Hale Farm & Village has to offer. On Saturday, Aug. 13, at 2:30 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 14, at 2 p.m., visitors can experience the recreation of the Battle of Big Bethel, one of the earliest land battles of the Civil War that occurred near Newport News, Va., in June 1861. Seven hundred re-enactors will be set up at the encampment. Cavalry mounted drills, foot soldier drills and artillery demonstrations also will take place. Advance tickets are available at halefarm.org. One- and two- day tickets are available. ∞ 20 The Richfield Times Magazine, August 2016 Vandalism in the village might result in increased surveillance by Chris Collins Someone extensively damaged the Carter/Pedigo Story Walk at Richfield Woods Park on June 28, vandalizing the 16 storyboards displayed on posts positioned along the 1.3-mile trail. signs and driveways. In November, someone “girdled” (cut the bark completely around the circumference of a tree, disrupting circulation) the 20-foot evergreen in the center of the village that is decorated each holiday season. Police speculate that someone was trying to cut the tree down. Eventually, the tree will die. “We’re considering putting up more surveillance cameras,” said Morgan. The chief said that police don’t think these incidents are related, but it is hard to tell because they are so random, with months separating each act. The U.S. Department of Justice estimates that vandalism costs local governments about $15 billion each year. Sandy Turk, finance director for the Village of Richfield, said the property insurance premium for the village this year is $59,752 and includes a $1,000 deductible. The policy covers acts of vandalism, but for most of the incidents listed above, except for the tree cutting, the damage did not meet the deductible. So the village must pay for repairs out of the regular budget. Mayor Bobbie Beshara was saddened by the damage to the Carter/Pedigo Story Walk. “It’s pretty heartbreaking that someone would just go in there because they felt they could get away with it,” she said. Echoing the police chief, the mayor said the village plans to take precautionary measures that might include more surveillance cameras. “When you have these occasions happening again and again, unfortunately it’s time to go down that road,” she said. Beshara also said she doesn’t think the vandalism problem is any worse in her village than other communities. “If anybody knows anything, and they have heard any rumors, let our police know,” she said. The Richfield Village Police anonymous tip line is: 330-659-2850. ∞ Since 1980 Fully Insured - Senior Citizen Discounts There used to be a storyboard attached to this wooden support but someone destoyed it. The vandalism occurred at Richfield Woods Park. Photo by S. Amico The Richfield Public Library and the Richfield Village Parks and Recreation Department combined forces to create the trail in 2012. The content of the storyboards is changed occasionally to give children more opportunities to use the trail that combines physical activity and learning. Richfield Police Chief Keith Morgan said the cost of the damage was about $500 – the original cost of the project – and he believed the columns and storyboard cases could be repaired. He said police have no suspects at this time. This incident is the latest of several acts of vandalism that have occurred in the village over the past few years. In 2013, vandals set fire and destroyed a wooden replica of a locomotive in one of the parks. In August 2014, vandals damaged several tents, cut speaker cables and stole about $400 worth of beer from vendors at the annual Richfield Community Days celebration in Richfield Woods Park. 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She also said the landscapers in the service department thought some color would be nice for summer. “I knew the RNC was coming, and I wanted to make the area more attractive,” Beshara said. “I’ve had a good response from residents. I also wanted to spruce up the town with flags. Brecksville put flags out. The flowers are going to stay out there (after the convention).” What was the likelihood that Richfield would be visited by RNC attendees? “Every one of our hotel rooms was booked,” Beshara said. “All 200 rooms at the Days Inn, 60 at the Hampton Inn, 61 at the Holiday Inn Express, 60 at the Super 8 and eight at Motel 6.” There is precedent for Richfield enhancing the village with flowers for political occasions. According to Beshara, when George W. Bush visited the area as president, village officials decorated the town with mums. “I don’t know exactly when that was,” she said. “That was before I was mayor.” Beshara said she wasn’t certain exactly how many pots the village bought, but Cheryl Jackson, secretary in the service department, confirmed the number 90 and the type of flowers, petunias, that filled them. She said the pots and their contents were purchased for $4,300. “We own the pots,” she said. ”They can be re-utilized.” Beshara said that was a sure thing. “We certainly will have flowers again next year,” the mayor said. “But maybe not to the same extent.” In the meantime, the pots have to be watered, because, as Beshara said, “Mother Nature is not cooperating.” Consequently, village personnel use the service department’s water truck and a hose to keep the flowers moist. ∞ Your Neighborhood Company • Landscape Design • Irrigation Systems • Patios and Decks • Retaining Walls • Water Features • Outdoor Lighting • Tree & Stump Removal • Spring & Fall Cleanups Division of South Star 330.239.2882 Nationally Recognized & Award Winning Visit our web site to see what we can do for your residence, commercial property or Homeowner Association at www.numberonelandscaping.com • Fertilization Programs • Core Aeration • Lawn Maintenance • Installation of Trees, Shrubs & much more 3775 Ridge Rd • Medina, OH 44256 Visit our website: www.scriptype.com 22 R10 FLOWER BASKETS Jack Nece and Scott Keserich (not pictured) are watering the potted flowers that were placed near roadways and around village buildings the week prior to the start of the Republican National Convention. Photo by Sue Serdinak Highway ramps to close The following ramps will be closed through late August for pavement reconstruction: • The ramp from I-271 southbound to SR 303 will close. The detour will be I-271 southbound to I-77 southbound to Wheatley Road to Brecksville Road to SR 303. • The ramp from SR 303 to I-271 southbound will close. The detour will be SR 303 to Brecksville Road to I-271 southbound. Motorists traveling on I-271 northbound from just north of the Medina County line to the Ohio Turnpike should be aware of a bi-directional traffic pattern. Although two lanes of traffic are maintained in each direction on I-271 southbound, traffic is now split, with one lane of southbound traffic crossed over onto I-271 northbound, while the second lane remains on the I-271 southbound side. This work is part of a $46.4 million project to reconstruct the pavement along I-271 from Broadview Road to the Ohio Turnpike. The project is scheduled to be completed by late July 2017. ∞ The Richfield Times Magazine, August 2016 NBA Finals experience not for the meek or claustrophobic by Sam Amico Covering the NBA Finals can be a lesson in feeling confined. Reporters from every major sports outlet, and plenty of small ones, converge on the city hosting each game, overcrowding locker rooms and workstations making difficult the supposedly simple task of getting to your press seat. These are things I learned while writing and talking about the Cleveland Cavaliers’ run to the franchise’s first championship. It also marked the first title of any sort for a major pro sports team in the city since 1964, a span of 52 often-painful years. But when it came to how the games were covered, nobody had the edge: both the Cavs and their finals opponent, the Golden State Warriors, had to find ways to accommodate what the NBA estimated were more than 2,000 media. The list included writers, broadcasters, photographers, videographers and bloggers from more than 30 countries and territories. To show how coverage of the league (and perhaps the Internet) has grown, that was about 1,000 more credentials than were issued for the Cavs’ previous finals’ appearance in 2007. That’s fine with Cleveland, particularly the restaurants, hotels and other businesses in Cuyahoga and Summit counties, where reporters bunked most. The Cavs hosted Games 3 and 4, then Game 6, before winning on the road in Game 7 to capture the title. These games were covered differently than an everyday matchup for a regular-season game. Several reporters who covered the Cavs outwardly shared a similar sentiment: It’s great that the Cavs are in the finals, both for the organization and the city. But when it comes to how the games are covered, give us a Tuesday night matchup vs. the woeful Sacramento Kings or even the semitalented Atlanta Hawks. Each of those cities sends one newspaper beat reporter, and that’s it. And the Cavs media crowd isn’t really a crowd at all. It’s more like an army of four or five, even with Cavs boasting stars such as LeBron James, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love. This isn’t to say reporters have a disdain for covering major events. Most know their stories will be well read, or in the case of broadcasters, heard around the globe. Most know it isn’t a hard job, that they don’t have to lift anything heavier than a laptop or camera, and that a lot of people would love to have their jobs for even just one day. There were times I drove to finals games and thought: “Not only is someone paying me to go, but I’ll get in trouble if I don’t.” So occasional congestion is worth the fight. And what a fight it can be. Shuffling between the locker rooms, the special interview rooms reserved for the biggest of stars, and yes, the all-important dining area, can make a reporter feel like little more than a number with a random affiliation. All for a meaningful quote or two, a decent seat and something more than a view of the game that requires a high chair and pair of binoculars. Sometimes, it can be maddening. Sometimes, it can be an exercise in futility. Sometimes, it can be like trying to fight through a crowd of more than a million in town for a championship parade. But for any Cleveland reporter who witnessed the title and parade that followed, the end result was just fine. After all, the team they covered is a champion. ∞ Richfield Auto Center 3924 Broadview Road, Richfield 330 659-3430 HOURS: Monday thru Friday 8-6 • Saturday and Sunday Closed “We Don’t Just Fix Your Car... We Take Care Of It” 22.95 $ Lube, Oil, Filter FREE Up to 5 quarts with certain exclusions. 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King Senior Center accepting quilts for fair The theme for the Richfield Senior Center Quilt Fair on Sept. 10-11 will be “Four Seasons,” the topic to be discussed by Peg Bingham, a well-known quilter. She will speak on Saturday, Sept. 10, at 1 p.m. The quilt fair will also feature lots of bargains at its country store, raffle drawings, an old fashioned “fish pond” as well as a café featuring the same menu as the first quilt show 60 years ago. Those who wish to display a quilt should bring it to the Senior Center, 4410 Streetsboro Rd., between Aug. 29 and Sept. 6. No king-size quilts will be accepted. Admission to the show is free. For information, call 330-659-9203. ∞ R11 On a pleasant Saturday morning, hikers walk on trails from Richfield Woods, using the Parker-Serdinak Trail, to the Eastwood Preserve and then to Carter Pedigo Trail. They stopped at the library to get a drink of water. They are members of the Cleveland Hiking Club. Meal delivery driver needed The Richfield Senior Center needs a driver to deliver meals to shut-ins for about one hour on Sundays between 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Those interested can contact Ilse Dabernig at 330-659-4306. She will take candidates on a tour of Richfield and explain the details of the task. ∞ 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. 24 The Richfield Times Magazine, August 2016 Western Reserve Playhouse children perform ‘Tut, Tut’ About 25 students actors performed “Tut, Tut” at Western Reserve Playhouse in June. 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GARY STOUFFER 330-835-4900 RYAN SHAFFER 330-329-6904 MIKE STOERKEL 330-701-4426 Mike Stoerkel Gary Stouffer www.StoufferRealty.com 25 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 Two gun shops open in Bath Township gear, hunting equipment, self-defense items (Tasers, for example) and firearms. He said an emphasis of his business would be to provide more than a traditional sporting goods store that sells firearms. He plans to offer a range of classes on gun safety, selfdefense,proper care of weapons, and keeping R05, B53 GUN SHOPS weapons safely away Tim Ostrander of Richfield recently opened High Powered Armory, a business on Cleveland-Massillon Road that sells from children. firearms. Ostrander, a licensed electrician, has sold firearms Ostrander, who is mostly online for eight years. Photos by P. Wilson also a licensed electrician, has sold guns primarily online for “a very good instructor,” who is certified eight years, and his company shares its in concealed weapons training. name with locations in Youngstown and Schlegel is a veteran of the U.S. Marine East Liverpool. Those stores have separate Corps and is certified by the National owners, but all three decided to operate Rifle Association as under the same name to save on buying a firearms trainer. inventory and to share a website. He has experience in the restaurant and High Powered Armory refers customers hospitality industry who need training to an outside instructor, and plans to put Paul Gaydosh, a patrolman in the Richfield his customer serPolice Department. Ostrander called him vice skills to use. “Most gun shops B11, R50 GUN are intimidating to SHOP OWNER women,” he said. Jason Schlegel “I plan to bring my hospitality background to the business.” Schlegel said his family has roots in the township going back about 100 years. The family farm on Everett Road dates to the 1920s, and his grandfather, Adib Nemer, was the oldest living graduate of Bath Elementary School when he passed away in January at the age of 98. Complete Dental Care for Adults & Children Township Zoning Inspector William Funk said the two signs were within the New Patients Welcome size limits for the zoning of each property, and both received quick approval. Ostrander said the application and zoning process went well, considering the nature of his business. Commenting on Schlegel’s sign propos4336 Brecksville Rd., Suite C, Rt. 21 in the al, the review commission asked him to Community Health Center of Richfield consider putting more information about training, safety and education on his sign, www.RichfieldDentist.com but they approved it as submitted. ∞ by Chris Collins The Bath Township Appearance Review Commission on June 6 considered and approved signage plans for two new businesses, and both sell firearms. Bath resident Jason Schlegel is the owner of Hammer Strike Firearms at 837 N. Cleveland-Massillon Rd., and Tim Ostrander of Richfield owns High Powered Armory of Akron at 2421 N. Cleveland-Massillon Rd. “What are the odds of that?” Ostrander said, adding that a few minutes after they met, both were laughing about the coincidence. Ostrander said they discovered they had common backgrounds, growing up in rural areas and learning about firearms at an early age. Ostrander’s High Powered Armory shop opened in late June; Schlegel plans to open Hammer Strike in early August. Both proprietors said there are differences in their businesses. Schlegel has been running a business out of his home, giving private firearms lessons and certification classes for concealed permits. He said it is time to take the business to the next level by opening his own shop. Schlegel called Hammer Strike “an elite sporting goods store” that will carry hiking Your Partners for a bright & healthy Smile. Richard J. Gromofsky, Jr. D.D.S., Inc. 330.659.9363 26 The Richfield Times Magazine, August 2016 National Park program leases two farms Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Countryside Conservancy have announced that the National Park Service’s Midwest regional director has issued letters of intent to lease two farmsteads historically known as the Edgar Farm and the Schmidt Foster Farm. Beth Lomske and Kyla Werlin will operate the old Edgar Farm on Canal Road in Valley View. This property, to be known as Oxbow Orchard, will become a sustainable farm business. Lomske deepened her interest in sustainable farming while working on certified organic vegetable and livestock operations in Northeast Ohio and as agriculture assistant at Hale Farm & Village. She is in her third season as manager of Green Corps’ Midtown Urban Learning Farm, a program of Cleveland Botanical Garden where youth learn sustainable farming and employment skills while growing fresh produce for market. Werlin grew up in Boston and discovered her passion for agriculture in rural North Carolina. After working on organic farms and learning about sustainable agriculture, she landed in Cleveland, where she felt she could support the local food movement by farming in the city. For several years she has worked with disabled adults on urban farms and gardens around Cuyahoga County. The Schmidt Foster Farm on Hines New mountain bike loop opens in Hampton Hills A new 1.12-mile loop is open at the mountain bike area of Hampton Hills Metro Park, 2092 Theiss Rd., Akron. The Woodward Creek Loop, named for its proximity to Woodward Creek, is part of a system of intermediate-level trails on the north end of the course. Project Manager Mark Avery said the new loop is both challenging and scenic. It features an advanced-level optional skillset. A bench is situated next to Woodward Creek so riders can stop to enjoy the view if they choose. “Crews are now working to add about 2 miles to the intermediate trail section,’’ Avery said. “The trail will continue north to cross Woodward Creek, and connect with additional trails near Akron-Peninsula Road by the end of the summer.” The mountain bike area is on land leased from the city of Akron. It features beginner, moderate and intermediate trails. Nearly five miles of trails are open, and the area might have up to 16 miles of mountain bike trails in the future. For more information, call 330-867-5511. ∞ Hill Road in Boston Heights will become Purplebrown Farmstead, operated by Sasha and James Miller, whose mission will be to demonstrate the ecological, social and economic productivity of permaculture. Originally from USSR, Sasha Miller graduated from Solon High School, attained a bachelor’s degree from Denison University, completed her Masters of Public Administration at Cleveland State University and received Permaculture Certification with Midwest Permaculture. She has had diverse experiences with community, development and sustainability in Ohio, Australia, Peru and South Korea, among other places. James grew up in Holmes County and graduated from the University of Akron business school. He is a Certified Cicerone (beer professional) and worked for the better part of the past decade to build a market for craft and artisan beverage producers in Chicago and Northeast Ohio. Countryside Conservancy launched the Countryside Initiative program in 1999 in partnership with Cuyahoga Valley National Park to preserve and protect the rural landscape in the Cuyahoga Valley. ∞ NORTH COAST JET CLEAN COLLISION CENTER Country Maid “Quality at its Perfection” Country Maid Ice Cream America’s Favorite Dessert SUMMER HOURS 11:00 am - 10:00 pm Daily (Early May - Labor Day) Country Maid Orchard Ohio’s Finest Apples FALL HOURS (August - Thanksgiving) Weekdays: 12- 6:00 pm Weekends: 10 - 6:00 pm 3252 Streetsboro Road, Richfield • 330-659-6830 The Richfield Times Magazine, August 2016 Foreign & Domestic • Brakes & Tune-Ups • Unibody & Frame • Complete Exhaust System • 5 Year Guarantee on Collision Repairs • Same Location Since 1987 2572 Brecksville Rd. Richfield 330-659-6009 27 Richfield Library’s new adult librarian to enhance programs by Chris Collins When voters approved a new tax levy in May of last year to support the Akron-Summit County Public Library, the system was able to fill positions that had been vacant for years. At the Richfield Branch, Director Jennifer Stencel recently hired a new adult librarian, a position that had been vacant for seven years. Mike Daly has only been on the job for a couple months, and Stencel is glad for the help. “I am absolutely thrilled that he’s here,” she said. Before his arrival, Stencel had been running adult programs and outreach in addition to managing the Richfield branch. Daly’s career has come full circle. He was studying library science at Case Western Reserve University in 1978 when “a summer job turned into a 30year career,” he said. He worked in the real estate title search business and eventually rose to executive vice president at The Waite & Son Promise Creating peace of mind during your time of need •Servicestomeeteveryfamily’sneeds &finances •WeoperatetheonlycrematoryinMedina County–yourlovedoneneverleaves ourcare •Servicescateringtoallfaiths& worldviews •Highlyqualified&compassionatestaff members •2modernlocationswithmultiplechapels &communityroomstohostmeals •Pre-needarrangementstohelpease financial&emotionalburdens •5generationsofearnedtrust& qualityservice a national company. A few years ago, Daly decided to go back to school and complete his library science degree at Kent State University. While in school, he completed a practicum at the APSCL’s main branch in downtown Akron. After graduating, he was a substitute at several branches before spending four years as a full-time librarian at the system’s Maple Valley Branch on Copley Road in west Akron. Since Daly first studied library science in the late 1970s, the field has changed with the evolution of technology. When he returned to KSU 30 years later, the emphasis on publishing and preserving works had switched from paper to digital. “If you don’t get [publications] online, it seems as if they don’t exist,” he said. “It’s a pretty exciting time to be in a library,” Stencel said. “We have to be proactive to see what’s next.” Daly’s primary focus in his new position is community outreach, including promoting and running programs for adults and keeping the library’s displays in order. This fall, the library will host a monthly movie night program and a series of speakers, including Korean War Veteran Bud Sawchik, filmmaker Logan Fry, and local author Jim Burkett, who will talk about how aspiring writers can self-publish their work. Daly will also continue to run three book clubs. R09 RICHFIELD LIBRARIAN Mike Daly has been hired as the first librarian at the Richfield branch library to assist adults in their choice of reading material. Photo by P. Wilson “My whole work is keeping up with the three book clubs,” he said. Daly said he has no regrets about leaving the business world. “After working 30 years in business, it’s just a pleasure to come to work every day,” he said, adding that helping patrons is a bonus. “I have encounters that will maybe change their lives,” he said. ∞ The Grass Is Always Greener... When You Call Us. • Weekly Lawn Maintenance • • Complete Installation • Patios, Pavers & Retaining Walls • Landscape Renovations • Lawn Seeding & Sodding • Irrigation Systems • Landscape Lighting • Lawn Maintenance • Landscape Design • Mulching Quality, Reliable Service Over 20 Years in Business Call Today For A Free Estimate or Lawn Analysis s 330-460-6078 Kern Landscaping Co. 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Seek out help sooner rather than later.” Robin Stone, educator at the Ohio State University Extension – Cuyahoga County, led the high school students in a “college reality simulation,” where they moved from station to station learning about everything from financial aid to meal plans to transportation. Along the way, volunteers handed out “life happens cards,” and students tried to figure out what to do if something unexpected occurred. Meanwhile, in a separate session, Dobberstein advised parents on the transition to parenting a college student, based on her experience working in higher education for four decades. Dobberstein’s message for parents was to back off from trying to manage students’ daily events. “Once they grow up and go to college, there’s going to be a perception on the part of instructors that now Honor a Loved One. they’re responsible for themselves, and that they’re going to be making a lot of choices,” she said. Dobberstein said that over the years, the one thing she has seen decline in young people is resilience. In this age of helicopter parenting, young people have, in many cases, not developed the skills they need to solve problems on their own. “They don’t seem to have as much grit,” she said. Parents and students reconvened for a panel discussion that included Dobberstein and two Baldwin Wallace University students: David Pelland, CPF of Bear Pelland Associates, and Lt. Chad Cunningham of the University of Akron Police Department. “Stay true to yourself. I think that’s really important,” Dobberstein said. The university students stressed time management, diet and exercise, getting involved with activities on campus and establishing positive relationships with professors and peers. Pelland advised students on how to manage personal finances in college. “Set up clear expectations very early on as far as where and how you’re going to spend your money,” he said. He suggested setting up a bank account that is available at home and at school. Having an account at a bank on or near campus will eliminate fees when withdrawing cash, in contrast with using nonaffiliated ATMs. Pelland suggested that students get a credit card to establish a good credit history and for emergencies but cautioned against using it for consumables like a night on the town. “It’s a quick way to get into trouble,” he said. Pay off the bill every month to avoid leaving college with credit card debt, Pelland said. Cunningham talked about living responsibly and safely while in college. Above all, he stressed the importance of the buddy system for men and women whether going to an evening class or an off-campus party. ∞ DEPEW DRILLING AND PUMP SERVICE NEW & REBUILT “Serving All Medina County Since 1950” IN THE COUNTRY...IN SUBURBAN AREAS •COMMERCIAL - RESIDENTIAL •WELLS CLEANED •PUMPS SOLD & REPAIRED •TRENCHING - SEWER & WATER LINES 3459 GRANGER ROAD • MEDINA 330-723-7051 ScripType Publishing now offers In Memoriam notices for families to share the story of a departed loved one in a remembrance. Families can choose from a variety of sizes to create a customized published eulogy to share with friends and neighbors. Email ads@scriptype.com or call 330-659-0303 for more information. The Richfield Times Magazine, August 2016 29 Fourteen years ago, several members of the Revere High C lass of 1960 began annual get-togethers. This year, the group met at Richfield United Church of Christ for a picnic. The Grapevine Members of the Revere class of 1960 got together for a birthday celebration in 2002 and had so much fun they decided to make it an annual event. On June 28, they gathered at the Richfield United Church of Christ for their 14th annual picnic, hosted by Bob and Caroline Moses Neillie. It was the largest turnout ever. There was lots of good food, laughter and memories, followed by some wine tasting Art on The Green on Beautiful Hudson’s South Green by Hudson Society of Artists Saturday, Aug. 27, 10am - 5pm Sunday, Aug. 28, 11am - 5pm Corner Rt. 303 & Rt. 91 Free Parking 30 36th Annual Juried Art Show All Forms of Original Art Free Admission Food Shelter Rain or Shine The Richfield Times Magazine, August 2016 People l l l l l l l l l l at the Neillies’ apartment in the Richfield Retirement Village. Those attending were Jeanna Grupe Hovorka and husband Bill, Linda Metz Denton-Lohr, Andy Zavodney, Caroline Moses Neillie, Buzzy Davis, Tom Nesbit, Dick Lohr, Marian Hovorka Nesbit, Mary Kramer Naymik, Judy Heiser Heit, Sandy Stewart Denbow, Marilyn Haslem Wilson, Dale Wilson, Ray Heit, Becky Lightfoot Zavodney, Taffy Tramba Douglas, Bob Neillie, John Denbow, Roger Johnson, Angie Dorando Johnson, Sandy Bardwell Celebrezze and first-timers Buzzy Sidaway and his wife Laureen. Jessica Gentner graduated magna cum laude from Cleveland State School of Nursing. She is working at the Cleveland Clinic. The following students have been named to the dean’s list: Edward Schwertner, Baldwin Wallace University; Colton Cherryholmes, Abigail Czekaj, Christine Drescher, Ahmed Fadlalla, Lauren Gentner, Joe Janis, Rebecca Jett, Sophia Johnson, Evangelos Kamvouris, Luke Kasson, Evelyn Kirkendall, Ashley Londrico, Michael Lostoski, Nicholas Mata, Letha Motz, Nicholas Petrus, Elise Radzialowski, Peter Radzialowski, William Sandorf, Matthew Schwenning, Alexandra Smola, Arianna Smola, Elizabeth Sobolewski, Johnathon Tibbs, University of Akron; Brandon Smith, Samuel Sustersic, Matthew Miles, Erin Peiffer, University of Dayton; Richard Krauth, Alexandra Pearl, Miami University; Ryan Graber, Christian Sauer, University of Findlay. The following students have been named to the president’s list: Matthew Graber, Alexander Houston, Katherine Subotnik, University of Akron. The following students graduated: Adam Daniels, Matthew Lostoski, Kristine Nagy, Michael Pfahl, Danielle Soroczak, William Steiger, Kent State University; McKenna Brewer, Ohio Wesleyan University; Leah Fulton, John Mitchell, Logan Trudgen, Baldwin Wallace University; Nathaniel Allen, Rachel Hartjen, Timothy Karpen, Michael Lostoski, Barbara Rodgers, Matthew Schwenning, Alexandra Smola, Joshua Stitt, University of Akron; Christopher Chambers, Megan Deighton, Alexandra Pearl, Michael Witunski, Miami University. ∞ The Richfield Times Magazine, August 2016 Fassinger-Cottos engaged Rob and Arlene Fassinger announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashley Marie Fassinger, to Kyle Cottos. Fassinger is a graduate of Revere High School and received her bachelor’s degree from Ohio Northern University. She is employed at Park Place Technologies as an accountant. Cottos is a graduate of Mayfield High School and also received his bachelor’s degree from Ohio Northern University. He is employed at Alcoa as an electrical engineer. The wedding will take place in October at St. John Nepomucene in Cleveland, where Fassinger’s parents and maternal grandparents were married. ∞ Local jump rope team scores in national competition The Heartbeats Jump Rope Team traveled to Disney World to compete for four days at the end of June in the 2016 U.S. National Jump Rope Championships against 600 jumpers from across the country. Six Heartbeat members are from Bath or Richfield: Hayley Demchak, Sydney Flynn, Katelin Hendricks, Kara and Olivia Kern and Marissa Khalil. Demchak qualified in one event in her age division to reach the Grand Nationals and was a member of the 4-person team that finished second in Double Dutch freestyle. The Heartbeats placed fourth overall in all freestyle events at the national competition. The Heartbeats are a co-ed team of elementary through college-age students from throughout Northeast Ohio. ∞ The Richfield Times 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. R. Rybka Construction GENERAL HOME IMPROVEMENTS GENERAL REPAIRS • Renovations • Decks • Roofing Repairs • Siding Repairs • Rec. Rooms • Drywall • Wood Floors • Masonary Repair • Cultured Stone • Trenching • Bobcat Service • Dirt Leveling • Small Demolition • Backhoe Service Free Estimates • Licensed Bonded insured Over 30 Years Experience 330.741.0603 Ray Rybka, Owner • Hinckley, Ohio 31 Youth l l l l l l l l l l l l l Debaters place at summer camps Revere’s 9-and-under boys team thrives R17, B56 Members of the Revere High School speech and debate team (l-r) Anthony Pignataro, Luciya Katcher and Jack Krew hold some of the hardware won by the team this summer. R06, B54 The Revere 9-and-under boys baseball team finished second in a tournament in Mayfield. Front row (l-r) Tyler Frate, Will Sharp, John Harabedian, Geoffrey Siess and Barrett Wertz; middle row (l-r) Angelo Levak, Max Morrison, Luke Farris, Gregory Cochran and Joab Bockstoce; back row (l-r) coaches Joe Levak, Brad Wertz and Scott Cesen. About 25 Revere High School students have competed in various speech and debate summer camps this year. For the second consecutive year, debaters from Revere’s speech and debate team distinguished themselves at University School’s debate summer camp, which took place at the school’s Hunting Valley campus July 11-15. Six students attended the camp, and two of them placed in tournaments. Junior Luciya Katcher won the public forum tournament, and sophomore Jack Krew won the Lincoln Douglas tournament. Senior Anthony Pignataro, who won University School’s Lincoln Douglas tournament last summer, is the East Ohio District Champion in Lincoln Douglas debate and competed in the National Speech and Debate Association National Championships in Salt Lake City in June. Dog Days of Summer are Here! Back to School is just around the corner.... and so is Colonial Pharmacy with everything you need! ✔ Sunscreen & Skincare ✔ Bugspray & Bite Care ✔ Road Trip Snacks ✔ School Supplies ✔ Vaccinations Visit Colonial Pharmacy for all your pharmacy needs Compare our prices with your mail order pharmacy to see if we can save you $ Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-7pm • Saturday 9am-2pm 330-666-3569 800-232-3784 1915 N. Cleveland-Massillon Road – Bath www.mygnp.com/ColonialRx-Bath 32 Revere student travels with Cleveland Youth Wind Symphony by Laura Straub Once Revere High School student Josh Durbin played the alto saxophone in sixth grade, it didn’t take long for him to realize how much he enjoyed it. “My dad brought one home one day and he asked me if I wanted to mess around with it,” said Durbin. “I just kind of figured out that I liked it a lot.” “According to his mother, Deanna, “My husband (Dave) is not a musician. But a friend’s son had played the saxaphone in high school, so he borrowed it from his friend and brought it home for Josh to try out. Josh immediately loved playing it.’’ He liked it so much, he began working with a private instructor, who inspired him to audition for the Cleveland Youth Wind Symphony, sponsored by the Cleveland Institute of Music and Case Western Reserve. “My private instructor believed that I would get into it,” said Durbin. “He continued on next page The Richfield Times Magazine, August 2016 Josh Durbin doesn’t have his driver’s license yet, but as an accomplished saxaphonist, he has been to Europe as part of a concert tour by the Cleveland Youth Wind Symphony. many, the musicians performed outdoors on the Rothenburg Marktplaz and in Austria they performed at the Brucknerhaus Concert Hall in Linz. During the whirlwind tour, Durbin’s favorite stop was Rosenburg, Germany. “It felt unreal,” he said. “It was like this big medieval city with the cobblestones, churches and buildings.” Although the traveling was fun, Durbin said his favorite part of being involved with the CYWS is the challenge of the music. “It’s something you don’t get from a school music group,” he said. “This group is serious about what they do.” After the tour, Durbin auditioned for the 2016-2017 concert season, and he will be a part of the Cleveland Youth Wind Symphony in the fall. Durbin also continues to practice with a private instructor and plays in Revere marching band and Revere jazz band. ∞ Rose Hill Burial Park n Catavolos Funeral Home 6th Annual Car & Bike Show • Sunday Aug. 21st 10am-Noon Prizes & trophies, entertainment & music, refreshments & food. $ 10 registration donation – all proceeds will benefit the Wounded Warrior Project and Wish of a Lifetime through Brookdale Senior Living. Spectators can enjoy the show for free. R03, B51 YOUTH ORCHESTRA TOUR The Cleveland Youth Wind Symphony’s European tour included a concert in Rothenburg, Germany. influenced me a lot.’’ Durbin auditioned and was accepted into the symphony at the beginning of his freshman year of high school, joining young musicians from about 75 schools in Northeast Ohio in playing technically challenging pieces. The group performs a number of concerts at Severance Hall and local high schools and makes an annual overseas tour. Durbin embarked on the group’s 12th annual International Concert Tour to four countries from June 16-June 27. “Going to so many places in such a small amount of time and being able to see so much was incredible,” said Durbin. The symphony began its tour with a concert at Leiden in the Netherlands with Fanfareorkest St. Caecilla Heemskerk in the Hooglandse Kerk. The group then performed in Luxembourg at the Luxembourg Conservatory with its Symphonic Orchestra. 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All of these belong to the Iridacueae family, a group of plants that is 2,000 species strong. The iris genre is most remembered for their foliage. The leaves are tall (in comparison to the flower), flat, pointed and the same on both sides. The size and flower color, as well as their preferred habitat, are what distinguish the iris within their genus. Some grow from bulbs, others from tubers and still another from seed. All are perennial and herbaceous. Most have bulbs or rhizomes with rootlets securing them to the ground. Interestingly, these plants have a history that reaches back about 82 million years, which is probably why they have no memory. Some humans can reach 100 years of life, but memory is not sharp for all. So, the result after 82 million years is a few diversities. Within the iris there are seven, and they each have somewhat different blossom color, size, root structure and habitat. Most of the multiplying and dividing occurs after flowering or in the fall. 1. Crested Iris, Iris crestata, 4-10 inches tall, can be divided or seed grown. 2. Japanese Iris, Iris ensata, 2-3 feet tall, is best undisturbed. Divide rhizomes after flowering and retain one set of leaves to one section of rhizome with roots. 3. Bearded Iris, Iris hybrids, 2-4 feet tall, divide rhizomes the same as above. 4. Sweet Iris, Iris pallida, 3 feet tall, divide clumps in summer. 5. Yellow Flag, Iris pseudoacorus, usually found wild in swamps or waterways, must have wet feet. Divide or sow seed. 6. Netted Iris, Iris reticulata, 8-10 inches tall, has very small bulbs that stay in place for several years. May lift, divide and replant in fall. 7. Siberian Iris, Iris sibirica, 2-4 feet tall has interesting seed pods through the winter. Not usually necessary to separate, but do so in spring if necessary. ∞ Garden Tips from the Richfield Garden Club Every season has its own list of to-dos. Late summer and early fall are starting to peek around the corner. Be sure to keep up on watering, especially in the summer heat. Dead-heading (removing spent or dead blooms) can revive a garden. There is still time for one or two rounds of blooming. Repot your plots with bigger pots and fresh soil or just replace the top 3-4 inches of soil if not repotting. Pot up some annuals to bring into the house. Snip your herbs and dry or freeze for winter use. Keep up with fruiting vines, bushes and trees, cutting out all the dead wood from them. Plant new bushes and trees, giving them plenty of time to develop a new root system. Harvesting should continue till the first frost, hopefully a long, long, long way off. ∞ “From the Experts” is paid advertising content. ScripType Publishing does not verify or endorse comments or opinions therein. 34 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 When to Seek Professional Help By Lisa Borchert-Hrivnak, M.A.Ed., LPCC Owner, Avenues of Counseling and Mediation, LLC We all deal with stressors on a dayto-day basis. Some days we feel sad, anxious, upset or angry. That said, how do you know when these feelings might cause you or someone you care about to need to talk to a professional? That can be a difficult question to answer, but here are some red flags that might indicate you or your loved Lisa Borchert-Hrivnak, one could benefit from a consultation M.A.Ed., LPCC, owner of Avenues of Counseling with a mental health provider: and Mediation, LLC • You’ve had a recent life change (in the last 6 months), for example: moving to a new area, death in the family or divorce or separation, and you are still not transitioning well. • Others are noticing changes in your attitude or behaviors and are questioning or concerned. • You have a lack of interest in things you used to value. • Your relationships are strained. • Your feelings are interfering with your daily activities. • You are feeling “stuck.” • You have physical symptoms (i.e. headaches, stomach aches) for which your doctor can’t find any medical causes. • You are using substances (legal or otherwise) to cope. If you or someone you know is ever feeling suicidal, seek help immediately. 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In the summer, cool air from the supply registers is heavier than warm air so we must deliver the cool air in an upward pattern to effectively mix the living space area. This will give a more even temperature between the ceiling and floor space. I have found registers in homes built before approximately 1965 that were not designed for cooling. These registers have an air pattern that delivers airflow to the floor rather than blowing the air upwards and with these types of registers, the air conditioning will run much longer cycles than necessary. If you have an older home you can identify this type of register by looking at its louvers. If the louvers are slanted towards the floor, you might consider replacing them with a more modern style register that has adjustable louvers. These registers are approximately $25-$35 each plus installation. Or, a much more affordable solution is to pick up a set of deflectors. 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He found doing 1,000,000 950,000 950,000 ‘on target’ for both their also yields approximately locations and risk levels while becoming a 0.50% increase in annualized return, a disciplined process, selling bonds that a systematic process of “buying low and which would equate to $5K yearly on a appreciated in value to buy more stocks selling high” to enhance returns. While $1M portfolio. that just sank? Were you able to do so this sounds easy in theory, emotional in 2008? If the process is automated, it Setdifferentrangesbasedonvolatilconsiderations often make it difficult, is more likely the answer to those quesity. A 2015 study by Antti Ilmanen, Ph.D. and the implementation process quickly tions will be ‘yes.’ Therefore, the quesfound that the more volatile an asset class gets complicated for a real-life portfolio. tion becomes how to best automate is the wider the rebalancing range should the process in the context of a real-life, The table shows an example of a be. The reasoning is that prices tend to exmulti-asset-class portfolio. simplified 50/50 stock/bond portfolio. hibit momentum for some time – e.g. winUse relative ranges rather than a ners keep on winning. Thus if the range After a stock market decline of 20%, calendar approach. A 2007 study by the portfolio’s allocation has gone from is too small, more frequent rebalancing Gobind Daryanani, Ph.D., found rebal50/50 to 42/58 stock/bond. The goal trades will be made not capturing momenancing on a regular time horizon, such as of rebalancing would be to sell the now tum effects and increasing transaction quarterly or annually, is suboptimal and over-weighted bonds and buy the now costs. This negative, small-range effect missed opportunities that daily market under-weighted stocks. Thus, the invesis more pronounced on asset classes volatility presents to enhance returns. tor would sell $75K of bonds and use that bounce around more. For example, Rather, he found using a range relative the proceeds to buy $75K in stocks. The a wider range should apply to emerging to the targeted weighting of the position result: the portfolio is back to being 50/50 market stocks or managed futures funds was optimal. in stocks and bonds. that tend be more much more volatile than bonds or even U.S. Large Cap stocks. For example, suppose U.S. Small Cap The rationality of buying low and sellstocks are targeted at 10% of the portfoing high is self-evident. Yet, consider the While self-directed investors may find lio, so the acceptable range with a 20% emotional difficulty: You just lost $100K in the strategies above to be too onerous variance is 8% to 12%. If the position stocks, which causes you pain. Will you to implement both from an emotional goes below (above) this range, you would robotically set emotion aside and follow standpoint and from technical perspective, an astute professional advisor can automate these strategies on a daily basis with rebalancing software to more ® effectively manage risk with the expectation of enhancing returns over time. In a world where expected returns are historically low for many asset classes, every little bit of return enhancement helps. 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To Register:Call330-777-0688oremailyourcomplete contactinformationtoinfo@TrueWealthDesign.com. 36 Ke v i n K r o s k e y, CFP®, MBA is President of True Wealth Design, an independent wealth management firm specializing in retirement, tax,and investment planning. Kevin Kevin Kroskey, can be reached by calling (330)777-0688 CFP, MBA or by email at kkroskey @truewealthdesign.com. Prior columns can be obtained by visiting www.TrueWealthDesign.com/bathjournal. The Richfield Times Magazine, August 2016 Clubs & Churches 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 Richfield Senior Center Annual membership dues should be paid as soon as possible. The cost for Richfield Village and Richfield Township seniors is $10; dues for seniors outside of Richfield are $15. Anyone 55 and over is welcome to join. Monday morning café: Everyone welcome, from 9:30-11 a.m. For $2, a variety of breakfast items will be available with free coffee. Medina spinning and weaving guild: Friday, Aug. 5, from 11:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m. Open to everyone at all skill levels. Help is available, but there is no teaching. The guild will meet the first Friday of each month. Richfield quilters: Meet every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome, from beginners to those who have experience. Classic movie: Tuesday, Aug. 2, “The Villain” or “Hobson’s Choice’’ at noon. Free, and refreshments are available. Bunco: Tuesday, Aug. 9, at 1:30 p.m. A simple but fun dice game anyone can play. Color, conversation, coffee & cake: Monday, Aug. 15, from 1-2:30 p.m. Coloring isn’t just for kids anymore; it’s an adult phenomenon. Supplies and refreshments will be provided. Free. The group will meet the third Monday of each month. Jam session: “Memories Unlimited,” Tuesday, Aug. 23, at 1 p.m. Join our resident band for music, socializing, singing along, maybe even a little dancing and refreshments. Free. Yoga classes are offered every Tuesday and Friday at 10 a.m.; Tai Chi begins on Wednesday, Sept. 7. A discussion group on aging meets the second Wednesday of the month at 1 p.m.; lunch and bingo are Thursdays at 11:30 a.m.; Scrabble and pinochle are the fourth Monday of the month at 11:30 a.m. Meal delivery is available. If interested call Ilse Dabernig at 330-659-4306. A health monitoring system also is available. Call 330-659-9203 for information. Friday fun bus trips: Sign up, and remember buses are not always back by 3 p.m. so plan accordingly. This month’s trips: Aug. 5, Kent State Fashion Museum; Aug. 12, Kelly’s Island; Aug. 19, Terminal Tower; Aug. 26, Presque Island Casino. Saturday, Aug. 6: Ice cream social and band concert at 7 p.m. Free and open to everyone. Massages are offered through the Senior Center. For an appointment, Monday through Friday, call Theresa at 440-4762477. The senior rate is $35 for a one-hour massage. The center is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The contact number is 330-659-9203 or richsenctr@yahoo.com. ∞ The Richfield Times Magazine, August 2016 Richfield Historical Society Friends of Crowell Hilaka Visitors to the Richfield Historical Society’s tent at Community Day Aug. 14 will find items from the museum gift shop for sale, and children of all ages can participate in games. Memberships to the society are available (individual, family, student or lifetime), and there are donor opportunities. For information, call 330-659-0336, or e-mail rhs@ richfieldohiohistoricalsociety.org. Also, interested parties can visit the society’s website at richfieldohiohistoricalsociety.org or check out the organization’s Facebook page at “Historical Museum of Richfield.” See separate articles inside this edition about the society’s Aug. 6-7 Picket Fence Art Show and Aug. 11 TakeMeBack Series presentation on “Cleveland Before Moses.” ∞ The next meeting of Friends of Crowell Hilaka is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 16, at 7 p.m., on the porch of Gund Hall, within the Richfield Joint Recreation District (the former Girl Scout camp Crowell Hilaka). Entrance to the property is just south of the Richfield Giant Eagle. Friends of Crowell Hilaka is a nonprofit organization committed to helping preserve and enhance Crowell Hilaka by supporting the efforts of the Richfield Joint Recreation District. Anyone interested in learning more about the group can attend meetings, held the third Tuesday of each month. Check the Friends website at friendsofcrowellhilaka.org for information and to confirm the location. ∞ Richfield Town Trust The next meeting of the Richfield Town Trust is Thursday, Aug. 18, at 7 p.m., at the Richfield Village Town Hall. Individuals interested in making the historic West Center of Richfield a hub of community life and activity and in keeping with the area’s historic character are encouraged to attend any of the Town Trust’s monthly meetings, held on the third Thursday at the Richfield Senior Center. For more information about the Richfield Town Trust and its activities, call 330-659-3300. ∞ 37 Clubs & ChurChes 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 Places of Worship Welcome You Community of Hope Lutheran Church (LCMS) Modern worship, children’s ministry, nursery, Saturday 5:30 p.m. and Sunday 9 and 10:45 a.m. Located in the Blossom Hill Complex, 4470 Oakes Rd., Brecksville. cohchurch.com, 440-792-4700.. Richfield Community Foursquare Church Meeting at: 4131 W. Streetsboro Rd. Unit A, Richfield. Pastors Tom and Ginger Martin. Sunday Service, 10 a.m. For more information visit our website at www.richfieldchurch.net or phone us at 567-703-7232. Church in the Valley Visit our website at www.churchinthevalley.org. 2241 Everett Rd. 330-657-2200. Adult class 9 a.m., Sunday morning service 10 a.m., Children’s Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Non-denominational, Christ-and Bible-centered. Growth group Bible studies available during the week. Richfield United Church of Christ www.richfielducc.com. 4340 W. Streetsboro Rd. Pastor: Rev. John D. King. Sunday morning services at 8 and 10:15. Sunday school for all ages at 9:15 a.m. Youth group activities, men’s & women’s discussion groups, choir, bell choir for children & adults, book club, Adult Mission Group, Men’s Health Group, Gathering Room Gallery & RUCC Garden are just a few of our activities. No matter who you are, or where you are on life’s journey, you’re welcome here at Richfield United Church of Christ. Richfield Bible Baptist Church Meets at the Richfield Holiday Inn Express, 5171 Brecksville Rd. Phone: 330-659-6561; Website: http://bbc.mapleknoll.us. Pastor Alfred B. Davis, Sunday School: 10 a.m.; Sunday Morning Worship: 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Worship: 6 p.m.; Friday Bible Study: 7 p.m. Radio Program: Live with Pastor Al, Sundays at 11 p.m. and Fridays at 1:30 p.m. on AM 1220 WHKW. Bethel Lutheran Church Bethel Lutheran Church is a loving and welcoming community of faith. We worship at 9:30 a.m., with coffee and cake following worship, and Sunday school for all ages at 11 a.m. We also offer childcare during worship as well. Come and join us Sunday morning! St. Victor Church 3435 Everett Rd., Phone: 330-659-6591, Pastor: Rev. Allen F. Corrigan. Masses: Mon-Fri, 7:30 a.m.; Sat, 5 p.m., Sunday 8:45 and 11:30 a.m. Sat. confessions 4:15 p.m. and anytime by appointment Hinckley Ridge Baptist Church 1270 State Rd., 330-278-3311 Pastor Rev. J.L. Holcomb. Sunday School & Bible Study 10 a.m., Worship service 11 a.m., Evening service 6 p.m. Childcare provided. An old-fashioned church, preaching the old-fashioned gospel, singing the oldfashioned hymns. The Richfield Garden Club Richfield’s 2016 Community Day Parade is special for members of the Richfield Garden Club, which is celebrating 80 years of gardening. The club will have a float in the parade, Sunday, Aug. 14, at noon and a table under the big tent with a coloring contest and cotton candy for kids under 10. The club also will be doing a special live floral project for the kids. Those considering joining the garden club should stop by the booth during Community Day. There will be many items to view from the club’s past projects and events. Aug. 22 is the next game day at the Senior Center at noon. All are welcome. A $3 donation is requested for a snack and beverage. ∞ Richfield United Church of Christ The Akron Pops Orchestra concert was held outdoors at the church on June 30, a beautiful summer evening. Over 100 people were in attendance for the free concert and ice cream social. In other news: • There will be a Red Cross Blood Drive at RUCC on Wednesday, Aug. 10, from 1-6 p.m. • Stop by the RUCC booth at Community Day. We have a game for children, and adults can write a prayer request for our prayer chain. • All are invited to gather at Richfield Woods Park on Sunday, Aug. 28, at 10:30 a.m. for an outdoor worship service. ∞ Medina SeniorNet MORE Events, MORE Information, MORE Richfield Times! Now you don’t have to wait a month to get the events and information Richfield Times has to offer. Our website brings the latest right to your computer, tablet or smartphone. Visit ScripType.com to: Your Source for Community News 38 • Stay up to date about events in your community • Get information on local businesses • Browse through coupons and specials from our advertisers • Find links to websites of businesses in your community • Submit news items and story ideas Medina SeniorNet Computer and Technology Classes at Western Reserve Masonic Community, 4931 Nettleton Rd., Medina. We offer morning, afternoon and evening classes for all skill levels. Affordably priced, small class sizes enable hands-on instruction. Let us help with your computing dilemmas such as learning about Windows 10, how to use various software programs or figuring out what to do with that new smartphone or device. September/October session starts Sept. 6. Register early, as classes are limited to six students. Visit our website at medinaseniornet.org for class schedule and registration form, or call Sue at 330-239-1177 or email at suetom44256@yahoo.com for further information or to be added to our mailing list. ∞ Organizations: We are happy to print your articles. We ask only that they be typed, with a limit of 200 words, and submitted by the 15th of each month. They may be emailed to news@ scriptype.com or mailed to our office. The Richfield Times Magazine, August 2016 SERVICE DIRECTORY ASPHALT PAVING MID OHIO ASPHALT & CONCRETE Free Estimates. Reasonable Prices Seal Coating, Driveways, Parking Lots Patching & Concrete. Licensed-BondedInsured 330-467-1378 or 330-963-4165 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. Licensed, Bonded, Insured. Sals-Landscaping.com CARMEN & SONS CONCRETE Driveways, patios, stamped concrete and commercial work. BBB and Angie's List member. Licensed/bonded. Veteran owned. carmenandsons.com, 440838-0463. DECKS AND PATIOS KLASSIC CUSTOM DECKS INC. 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 330-658-8063 Get your own backyard getaway with synthetic or natural wood decks and pergolas. Use our Deck Design Guide or learn more by visiting WoodlandDeck.com, or call to get started. FUNERAL HOME FAULHABER FUNERAL HOME 7915 Broadview Road Broadview Heights 440-526-7315 GUTTERS VILLAGE SEAMLESS GUTTER CO. since 1980 Service & installation of gutters & downspouts. Offered in a variety of popular colors. Installation of leaf protection on new or existing. Call Matt Cern for free estimate, 330-659-3698 HANDYMAN SERVICE JJ'S SERVICE 330-659-6382 Don't have the time or energy? I'm your solution. Home & yard repairs & maint. Drywall repair, painting, minor plumbing, powerwashing – you name it. I do what you don't want to – with care. HEATING & COOLING LISCO HEATING & COOLING INC. Sales and Service – 440-237-1777 12608 State Rd., North Royalton ARP HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING, INC. Sales and Service 440-838-4204 www.arpheating.com HOME IMPROVEMENT/REPAIRS CORNWELL REMODELING Kitchens, baths, additions, basements, carpentry, windows, doors and painting. More than 20 years experience. Free estimates. Mike, 330-819-4942 IN-HOME SERVICES FAMILY FIRST CAREGIVERS 1 hr. - 24 hrs. Errands, hygiene, meals, cleaning. Locally and family owned and operated since 2010. Serving Cuyahoga and Summit Counties. www.familyfirstcares.com, Call 440-268-8333. The Richfield Times Magazine, August 2016 INSURANCE BROADVIEW INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. 330-659-4866 broadviewinsurance.com "Broad Views – Individual Attention" Located In Richfield’s Historic District. KUNDE INSURANCE SERVICES, LLC 330-659-0727 drk12@windstream.net Located in Richfield since 1980. Low rates, excellent service. 3941 Brecksville Rd. BOLOGNA INSURANCE AGENCY BBB A+, auto, home/renters, motorcycles, RVs, boats, property, commercial, life, health, licensed. On/off exchange, short-term health, low payments.330-376-7675 or 800-376-8867, bolognainsurance.com LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORS SAL’S LANDSCAPING CO. Landscape design & installation, shrubs/trees, stone retaining walls, seed lawns, sprinkler systems, brick paver patios, colored stamped concrete. Sal: 440-746-9788 WAVE LANDSCAPE DEVELOPMENT CO. Paver & concrete patios, fireplaces/pits, outdoor kitchens, retaining walls, plants & mulch. Professional quality installation & service. Doug Vasulka, 216-376-3700 NATURE'S LAWN-N-SHRUB CARE Mowing, complete landscape maintenance, shrub & tree installation, mulch, spring clean-ups, professional service, fully insured. Call for free estimate. 888-532-2244 ROSA LANDSCAPING INC. 216-328-8922 Owner always on site. Member of Ohio Landscape Association since 1986. Commercial/Residential. rosalandscaping.com. LAWN MAINTENANCE Mark's Lawn Care 330-523-9449. Mowing, trimming and edging. Commercial equipment. Eage Scout saving for college. mark353formula@gmail.com. MASONRY NEAL KILBANE MASONRY Brick, block & stonework. New & repairs. Residential & commercial. Waterproofing, fireplaces, chimneys & chimney repairs. Neal Kilbane 330-665-4323 MULCH & TOPSOIL FRANK'S LANDSCAPE MATERIALS 330-659-3325 Natural brown and black mulch, screened topsoil and washed gravel. Pickup or delivery, Wheatley Road, across from McDonald's. Seasoned firewood year round. PAINTING/STAINING/WALLPAPERING SHOWCASE PAINTING & DECORATING INC. Painting & staining. Water damage & drywall repair. Wall coverings. 2-story foyers. Power washing. 32 years experience. Handyman repairs. Insured. Senior discounts. 440-877-1009 PHARMACY COLONIAL PHARMACY 1915 N. Cleveland-Massillon Road Bath 330-666-3569; 1-800-232-DRUG Next to Ken Stewart’s Lodge M-F 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat. 9-2 PHYSICAL THERAPY/SPORTS MEDICINE MILLENNIUM REHAB/PHYSICAL THERAPY We treat all orthopedic conditions! No referral needed; same say appts. available Locally owned - Dr. Trish Strazar, PT, DPT Hinckley 330-558-0100; Parma 440-842-4444 PLUMBING RANDY’S PUMP SERVICE Pumps, Tanks, Softeners 330-659-9838 BARTU PLUMBING Repairs, Remodeling, Drain Cleaning, Hot Water Tanks. Residential/Commercial. Licensed and Insured, OH Lic. #19447. 330-659-3678 or 440-669-3197 BRECKSVILLE PLUMBING - 8584 Riverview Master plumbers since 1942. We can fix any plumbing or drain problem. Senior 10% discount. Support your local business. Call Jim 440-526-7039. SERDINAK PLUMBING Semi-retired licensed plumber. 30 years 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 REALTY TOWN SQUARE REALTY CO., INC. In Richfield Since 1972. Cleve/Akron MLS www.TSROhio.com Richard Roznovsky, Broker, Realtor 216-402-9561 or 330-659-6651 ROOFING NEMECKAY’S ROOFING & HOME IMPROVEMENT Roofing, siding and gutters. Free estimates. Office, 330-659-4876. Cell ph., 216-598-2367 M.R. PLANK ROOFING Family owned & operated. Licensed, bonded & insured. Financing available. 330-929-1785 or 1-800-457-8209 TREE SERVICE BECKLER’S TREE CARE Removal, Planting, Stumps, Trimming, Cabling, Firewood, Deep Root Feed/ Fertilizing. Insured. Free estimates. 440-878-0384 RICE'S TREE SERVICE Tree removal & trimming, Brush chipping, stumps. Since 1990, fully Insured. Free estimates. 440-582-7669. HARTMAN TREE SERVICE Trimming, Removal, Stump Grinding Firewood and Mulch. Don Hartman 330-659-6749 WATERPROOFING ACE FOUNDATION REPAIR Specializes in basement waterproofing & structural repair. Done right from the outside. No sump pumps. Family owned/operated since 1981. Free est. 440-665-5358 DILIBERTO & SONS INC. Basement waterproofing, drain tile, foundation repairs. Family owned since 1986. Lifetime guarantee. Free estimates. Licensed, insured. A+ BBB. 330-225-8767 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 39 Country Bargains are $8 Country Bargains Country Bargains are $8 Country Bargain ads are $8 and will be printed in the Richfield Times and ScripType magazines of Bath, Hinckley, Brecksville, Broadview Heights, Sagamore Hills, Independence, Hudson and Twinsburg 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: 2000 Harley Fatboy, like new, 19,500 miles, 33K invested, have all receipts, trade for antique car/hotrod. Serious inquires. 216276-3781. For Sale: Invacare Hoyer Lift; bakers rack; TV stands; cocktail table: gas stove; new portable potty: bathtub slide chair; other decorative items. 440-526-6488. For Sale: Crib, mattress, $250. Jogging stroller, $75. High chair, booster, $75. Toddler bed, mattress, $125. Pilates reformer w/videos, box, band, $1,200. 330-280-4413. For Sale: Heavy-duty wrought iron patio set. Table 5'x32" with 8 chairs. $200 OBO. 330659-2928. For Sale: Window room air conditioner, works well, asking $60. 330-425-7364. For Sale: Power recliner lift chair, cocoa brown, used less than 1 month, excellent condition. $400, OBO. 330-659-4076. For Sale: Craftsman ZTS 7500 Zero Turn lawn tractor. Briggs & Stratton 26 HP w/50"power deck. Excellent condition. $2,500, OBO. 330659-4076. For Sale: Craftsman pull behind vacuum lawn sweeper, 5HP. Excellent condition. Paid $750, asking $550, OBO. 330-659-4076. For Sale: 2014 Ram Pro Master cargo van, V6 gas motor, AC, power window and locks, cruise, backup camera, new tires. $18,000, OBO. 330-659-4076. For Sale: 2015 Inspire rowing machine, like new. Originally $1,200, asking $800, OBO. Cash preferred, buyer must disassemble and move. Pictures available. Akron. Text: 330-571-0063. For Sale: 45" glass patio table w/4 chairs. Chaise lounge w/pads. Plastic wheelbarrrow. Call: 440-237-0732. For Sale: Hospital bed, heavy-duty, electric w/ mattress, $125. King-size, cherry-colored wood headboard, $25. Many old 33 RPM albums. 440-230-1285. For Sale: Antique cross-cut oak dining table and chairs/pads, $400. Maple kitchen table and 6 chairs, $50. 330-659-6368. For Sale: Quality pine entertainment cabinet 40"Wx77"Hx19"D, $295. Antique Czech trunk, $90. Kenmore upright freezer, 28"Wx58"H, $95. Antique sewing machine, $50. 330-225-4365. For Sale: Horizon Club Series CST3.5 Treadmill. Bowflex Power Pro Strength Training System w/leg extensions. Both like new. $100 each. 330-273-6443. For Sale: Fig trees, avocados, hops, hummingbird vines. Make offers. Free garlic. Riverview Road. 440-526-7149. Moving Sale: Everything must go. House and all furnishings. Information available. Offers accepted. Call: 440-717-0747. Wanted: A loving home for 2 miniature horses. Cannot be separated. Info: 330-523-0649. Wanted: Model railroad enthusiast searching for electric trains made before 1970 to add to his collection. 330-310-1016. Wanted: What's in your garage? Wanting to buy repairable cars and trucks. Also looking for old car/truck projects. 330-523-0154. Wanted: Buying cars and trucks. Paying top dollar for your vehicle, cash. Call today: 216470-4090. Wanted: Cash paid for unwanted vehicles, etc. Call: 440-654-8329. Wanted: Brecksville collector buying antiques, collectibles, decor, one piece or entire basmt/ attic, top prices paid, clear the clutter. Frank: 216-403-5884. 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S2 Howard Hanna/Brecksville................................ 6, 7 40 Jones & Wenner Insurance.................................... 11 Kern Landscaping................................................ 28 Land Creations Landscaping.................................. 5 Lisco Heating & Cooling........................................ 8 Moonlight Pools................................................. S16 Nannimals Animal Nannies................................... 4 North Coast Jet Clean Collision Center................. 27 Perfect Power Wash.............................................. S1 R. Rybka Construction......................................... 31 Re/Max Crossroads/Relic...................................... 13 Re/Max/Highley......................................Back Cover Rice’s All Season Landscaping............................. S16 Richfield Auto Center........................................... 23 Richfield Parks & Recreation................................ 18 Sal’s Landscaping ................................................ 21 Sasak Landscaping............................................... 30 ScripType Publishing............................................ 38 State Farm/MacDonald....................................... 37 Stouffer Realty..................................................... 25 Summit Metro Parks............................................ 20 Tony’s Auto Works.................................................. 4 True Wealth Design.............................................. 36 University Hospitals......................Inside Back Cover Village at St. Edward............................................. 2 Village Auto Body................................................ 15 Waite & Son Funeral Homes................................ 28 Wheatley Auto Service.......................................... 33 Real Estate & Employment Help Wanted: Office cleaning locally; experience preferred. Monday-Friday, 15-20 hours weekly. 800-865-9197. Help Wanted: Local child care center is looking for an after school aid. Must be 18 years old. Hours are Monday-Friday, 3-6 p.m. Call for details: 330-659-5959. Administrative / Clerical: Office, parttime. Approved Plumbing Co., located in Broadview Heights (near I-77) is looking to hire a Customer Service Rep/Dispatcher. Applicant should have a minimum of 2 years business experience, excellent communication skills, be able to resolve customer service issues, be comfortable on the phone and computer literate. Knowledge of Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, and Excel a plus. 24-30 hours per week with a possible full-time opportunity in the future. We are an alcohol-, drug- and smoke-free workplace. Send resume to info@approvedplumbing.com. Office for Rent: Hinckley. Quiet, good for sales person, 24X16, cherry L-shaped desk, matching credenza included. $375/ month. 330-278-1100. Real Estate: RichfieldVillage, 19 acres, 600’ frontage, septic approved, 4250 Hawkins Rd., $425K. 216-470-6573. Farm House for Rent: Richfield, 2-bedroom, living, dining rooms, kitchen, bath, hardwood floors, garage. $1,100/month. 330-659-4748. Room Wanted: Looking for a room in exchange for light cleaning, cooking and companionship for an elderly couple or individual. I work full-time at a nursing home. Non-drinker, non-smoker, with several references. Kimberly: 330-814-2786. For Rent: Cozy, 2-bedroom twinplex in Richfield. Stable references and security deposit required. $625/month. 330-659-4629. Unclassified ads must be prepaid. They should be received by the 15th of the month at the Richfield Times, 4300 Streetsboro Rd., Richfield, OH 44286. Include 50¢ per word. PLEASE! SEND ALL news items, photos, press releases, letters to the editor, etc. to: news@scriptype.com The Richfield Times Magazine, August 2016 The Richfield Times Magazine, August 2016 4300 Streetsboro Richfield, Ohio 44286 OUR LISTINGS SELL! CALL US TO GET YOUR HOME SOLD! PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID Richfield, Ohio 44286 Permit No. 26 Yvonne Highley 216-390-2082 Debbi Dorsey 216-287-4890 THE HIGHLEY RECOMMENDED TEAM Great service for your Residential & Commercial needs! www.thehighleyrecommendedteam.com Crossroads DAYS IN 20 SOLD OR SALE TALLMADGE $285,000 RICHFIELD $499,994 SECLUDED UNIQUE RUSTIC, YET ELEGANT CONTEMPORARY on 3.1 wooded acres. From the moment you step into this custom designed & built home you’ll be amazed at the unique details in the floors & cabinets. Very open floor plan w/soaring ceilings, walls of windows & so much attention to detail. LR w/2-story real stone FP. DR w/built-in buffet. Kitchen w/ walnut cabs w/unique glass fronts & butcher block tops. 1st flr guest suite. Upstairs master w/loft & another bedroom. 3-car garage. RICHFIELD $349,943 WOODS OF GLENCAIRN! Stunning, open & airy ranch features extensive hardwood floors & high ceilings throughout. Great room with floor to ceiling stone front FP & wall of windows. Gourmet kitchen with cherry cabinets, granite counters, tile backsplash, SS appliances, & pantry. Sun room with door to deck. Formal dining room. Large Master suite with glamour bath & walk-in closet. There are 2 other bedrooms & a full bath. Finished lower level w/ rec room, full bath & storage areas. Outstanding opportunity to purchase well established 10-chair hair salon in heart of Tallmadge! Gross revenues over $340,000/year. Same owner since ‘88, pride of ownership. All stylists want to stay & have loyal following. Sale incl: business, 2,200sf building in pristine condition, 1 acre lot w/33 parking spaces & all furniture, fixtures, supplies & inventory. A true “turn-key” business. Debbi Dorsey 216-287-4890 SHARON TWP. $249,942 Build your custom dream home on 13.76 acres level land w/lg barn. FREE GAS & MINERAL RIGHTS! Huge barn perfect for car collectors, horses or storing equipment. Area of fine homes in top-rated Highland Schools! COPLEY $169,961 All-brick home on beaut .54 acre lot. 3 lg BRs, 2 full BA, living rm w/picture window, din rm & updated kit w/white cabs & all appls. Full fin basement w/rec rm & office. BATH - WATERFORD $494,994 RICHFIELD $538,835 Looking for a home with a 1st floor master suite? This stunning custom home in Forest Ridge is on 2+ acres! Walk in to the 2-story foyer with open turned staircase and continue to the great room with floor-to-ceiling stone wood burning fireplace and a wall of windows, including 3 paladiums. 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Finished lower level w/rec room, media room. 2 huge storage rooms. 2+ car garage. E LEAS DAYS IN 14 SOLD GRANGER $179,971 Looking for a diamond in the rough? 3-4 BR, 2.5 BA on almost 3 acres w/lots of potential. Formal LR & DR. Kit w/door to deck. Family rm w/newer engineered wd flrs & FP wall w/WBFP. Highland schools. RICHFIELD Strip Center located in high-traffic/highvisibility area at NE corner of SR 21 & SR 303. Combo of retail & office. All tenants on triple net leases. Ample paved parking, two entrances, retail and/or office space. SOLD STREETSBORO $995,599 100+acre farm. Possible development site, large private estate/equestrian facility. Cent. home, outbuildings incl. barns, indoor arena, more! CAUV zoning/hay fields. Oil/gas rts incl. Apprx 70% woods/30% open. IN 5 SOLD DAYS HUDSON $229,922 Spacious 3-4BR, 3BA ranch w/walk-out basemnt located near First & Main. Lots of windows & open flr pln. Frml LR & DR. Kitch w/eating area. 1st flr laundry. Hardwd flrs. Lower level has fam rm w/WBFP, teen/in-law suite, office, storage areas & sliding door to patio. Deep private lot.