Weathering Severe Storm Requires Preparation

Weathering Severe Storm Requires Preparation
Advance planning may be a life saver
during severe weather. The threat of a
sudden, severe storm increases during
warmer weather. Authorities issue a
"storm watch" when there is potential
for severe weather. A "storm warning"
means that danger is imminent.
Establish a family communication plan
before a storm hits. Prepare an emergency supply kit, including a batterypowered NOAA Weather radio.
Prepare the outside of a home during
regular yard maintenance. Remove dead
trees and branches that could fall on the
property or home. Repair roof leaks,
clear clogged gutters and fix broken or
loose doors and windows.
Take Shelter Before Storm Hits
If severe weather is in the forecast,
postpone outdoor activities and secure
outdoor objects that could become airborne. Seek shelter in a home, building
or hard top automobile. The steel frame
of a vehicle – not the rubber tires – will
protect against lightning strikes as long
as metal or other conductive surfaces are
not touched.
Secure outside doors, close shutters,
window blinds, shades and curtains. Unplug electronic equipment, appliances,
and air conditioners.
Do not use corded phones or appli-
ances that are plugged in. Avoid contact
with plumbing. Do not wash hands, take
a shower or do dishes or laundry. Minimize contact with bathroom fixtures.
Avoid windows and doors. Do not lie
on concrete floors or lean on concrete
walls. Stay off porches.
Be Cautious If Caught Outdoors
Seek shelter in a sturdy building. Avoid
small, isolated structures in open areas,
hilltops, open fields, beaches or boats on
the water. Avoid tall, isolated trees and
other tall objects that could be lightning
rods.
Do not make contact with any metal
object such as motorcycles, golf carts,
golf clubs or bicycles.
If driving, pull off the road, put on
emergency flashers, avoid touching any
metal or other conductive surfaces inside
car and wait for storm to pass.
Steps to Take After Storm
Stay away from storm-damaged areas
and downed power lines and do not drive
through a flooded roadway.
If possible, assemble loved ones at
agreed-upon meeting place and listen
for further instructions from NOAA or
local radio and TV stations. Keep pets
confined.
Replenish emergency supplies and repair property damage promptly, before
the next storm strikes.
Storm tips provided by FEMA (Federal
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Tips on Traveling Through Europe, One Kilometer at a Time
by Nancy Ivan
Recently, my husband and I rented a car
in Vienna and drove around Europe for
a month. It was my first time there and I
found it to be magical. In beautiful Prague,
we stayed at the Hotel Archbold, overlooking
the Charles River. In Neider-Morlen, a tiny
village in Germany, we stayed with relatives.
In Paris, we wandered awestruck through
the Louvre, strolled the wide boulevards,
bought flowers, sat in outdoor cafés, and saw
the magnificent city on an open-top bus tour,
which I highly recommend. We attended
Sunday Mass at the Dome, the Von Trapp
family’s church in Salzburg, Austria, and
stayed in a romantic 400-year-old hotel in
Zum Ritter in Heidelberg. We met travelers
from all over the world, including friends we
made on the Rialto Bridge in Venice. Every
stop was unique and wonderful. And even
though we got lost a few times, traveling
Europe by car was easier than we expected
and well worth it. From this experience, I
offer these tips:
Tip No. 1 – Try to speak the language
of each country. Germans, Italians and
French were friendly and helpful even
with my atrocious attempts to converse
in their language. Buy the pocket-sized
Western Europe Phrasebook (Lonely Planet
Publications.) More powerful than a fistful of Euros, the book is your ticket to
11 languages and a whole continent of
culture. “Please” and “thank you” go a
long way with the natives when spoken
in their language.
Tip No. 2 – Know what your phone will
and will not do in Europe. Purchase an
international plan from your service provider before you leave or buy a prepaid cell
phone but know you will need a different
“Sims” card for each country. Cards can be
bought at gas stations or phone stores for
10 Euros ($12.50 USD.)
Tip No. 3 – Know what your other
electronics will and will not do in Europe.
We thought we were prepared with our
Android laptop and its G.P.S., but it did
not always work in Europe. Rent a car with
a reliable G.P.S. and carry a current map as
backup. Learn the words for “north” and
“south” in every language; it makes a big
difference in understanding directions.
Tip No. 4 – Italian streets have two sets
of numbers: red for business addresses and
black or blue for house addresses. Even
more confusing, those numbers can sometimes be the same. If you are looking for
the Hotel Locanda Armizo at 1104 San
Polo (red numbers), you may find yourself
knocking on the door of Senore Marrelli
at 1104 San Polo (black numbers).
Tip No. 5 – On the German autobahn,
French autoroute and Italian autostrada,
cars whiz past at breakneck speeds. Keep
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posted in kilometers, or drivers will flash
their lights, or worse. Driving on mountain roads, especially in Italy, is either
terrifying or thrilling, depending on one’s
point of view, but it is worth navigating
those S-curves to see beautiful Lake Como
in Bellagio, Italy.
Tip No. 6 – Paris has 1,400 hotels but
reservations are necessary between May
and mid-October. We traveled from midOctober to mid-November and found
vacancies. Many of the quaint Parisian
“pensiones” lack elevators. Pack lightly
because you will likely lug your own bags
up a long, winding staircase to your room.
Tip No. 7 – When exchanging dollars
for Euros, shop around for best rates and
commissions. Money offices and banks
charge a flat fee for each exchange, so it is
better to exchange larger amounts of cash
less often. Many small village businesses
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UV Rays Increase
Risk of Skin Cancer
As summer approaches, the thought
of tanning – either indoors or outdoors
– may seem appealing. But dermatologists warn tanning comes with a deadly
health risk.
“There is no such thing as a healthy tan,”
said dermatologist Nathaniel Cevasco,
MD of Dermatology Partners Inc. in
Broadview Heights. “A tan is the skin’s
response to injury from UV rays.” That
damage can lead to skin cancer, including melanoma, the deadliest form of skin
cancer.
Cevasco recommended wearing sunscreen with a Sun Protection Factor (SPF)
of at least 30 and broad-spectrum protection from both ultraviolet A (UVA) and
ultraviolet B (UVB) rays. Apply sunscreen
generously and re-apply approximately
every two hours, even on cloudy days,
and after swimming or sweating.
Wear protective clothing, such as a
long-sleeved shirt, pants, a wide-brimmed
hat and sunglasses to protect eyes from
permanent sun damage.
“When detected early, most skin cancers
can be successfully treated. Performing
regular skin self-examinations and being
screened for skin cancer by a dermatologist
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Freewheelin’ Summer Begins With One-Day Bike Trips
by Nancy Johnson
Many learn to wobble on a two-wheeler
at a tender age. Those wise enough to
stick with it are now reaping the longterm benefits of bicycling including
cardiovascular fitness, increased strength,
balance, flexibility and endurance. Biking
is an excellent stress-reliever and an ecofriendly way to travel.
Joining a bike club is a way to expand
cycling options. The Akron Bicycle Club
(ABC) offers planned rides every day,
complete with a ride leader and cue sheet.
Rides often end with refreshments at a
local restaurant and a chance to socialize.
Members share ideas on best trails, bike
maintenance, bike styles and more. Area
clubs include akronbike.org; clevelandtouringclub.org; summitfreewheelers.org;
and medinabikeclub.org.
Cyclists can ride on scenic, paved trails
on the Emerald Necklace in the Cleveland
Metroparks and the Hike and Bike Trail
in Summit County. The Towpath Trail
in the Cutahoga Valley National Park
has a crushed limestone surface. Visit
clemetparks.org, summitmetroparks.org
and nps.gov/cuva.
For new scenery beyond Northeast
Ohio, the following trips offer one-day
excursions, including the round-trip car
drive, the round-trip bike ride, and a
leisurely lunch or dinner.
Kokosing Gap Trail is a Rails-to-Trails
project adjacent to the Kokosing River in
Knox County, Ohio. The trail meanders
for 14 miles through farmland, ravines
and three small college campuses: Mt.
Vernon, Kenyon and Denison. See a
1940 Alco 0-6-0 locomotive on display in
Gambier; have lunch at a small-town café.
Continue east at the end of the trail and
connect directly to the Mohican Valley
Trail in Amish Country. Ride 4.5 miles
on its paved surface. Skill level: Entry to
intermediate. Visit kokosinggaptrail.org.
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In Pennsylvania, take the Rails-to-Trails
Butler-Freeport Community Trail
through Armstrong and Butler counties.
About 20 caches set up for historic geocaching along the 19.5 mile trail. Packed
surface, not paved. Skill level: Entry to
intermediate. Visit butlerfreeporttrail.org.
From the Butler-Freeport trail, connect to Three River’s Heritage Trail in
Pittsburgh. This 23.5-mile urban Railsto-Trails project has spurs adjacent to the
Ohio, Monongahela and Allegheny rivers.
Paved surface. Skill level: Entry to intermediate. Visit friendsoftheriverfront.org.
Sippo Trail is a 10-mile trail from Massillon to Village Green Park in Dalton,
Ohio. In Massillon, the trail connects
to the Ohio and Erie Canal Towpath.
Asphalt & crushed stone. Skill level:
Entry to intermediate. Visit waynecountrytrails.org.
The Great Miami River Trail in Dayton, Ohio is a 37.1 urban trail. It runs
adjacent to and crosses the Great Miami
River in several places. On the north end,
near I-75 at the Island MetroPark, the
Stillwater River Recreation Trail splits
off from the Great Miami River Trail and
runs adjacent to the Stillwater River. This
trail leads to a beautiful MetroPark flower
garden, Wegerzyns. Paved surface. Skill
level: Entry to intermediate level. Visit
Miamivalleytrails.org.
On the south end, the trail connects to
the Little Miami Scenic Trail, which goes
northeast through Zenia to Springfield
and southwest to Milford, near Cincinnati. Camping and canoeing are available
along the trail. Total length of the Little
Miami Scenic Trail is 78 miles. Packed
surface, not paved. Skill level: Intermediate. Visit ohioslargestplayground.com. ∞
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Day Trips Are a Passport to Education and Wonder
by Calvin Jefferson
Ah, the day trip; an Ohio staple for filling summer months with time together in
the car and mini-vacations of relaxation,
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that might amaze as well as offer an additional summer respite.
Perry’s Victory and International
Peace Memorial
Village of Put-in-Bay
With the nation celebrating the bicentennial anniversary of the War of 1812,
this summer is a great time to visit Perry’s
Victory and International Peace Memorial, a 352-foot-tall Doric column built
to honor those who fought in the historic
Battle of Lake Erie during the War of
1812. The battle helped the United States
secure victory and gave the country heroes
such as Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry
and the famous quotations, “We have met
the enemy and they are ours . . .” and
“Don’t give up the ship.”
Learn about those and other aspects of
the naval battle while strolling through
the park’s visitor center, seeing and hearing how Perry’s courage helped change
the course of history. Many park ranger
programs offered throughout the day
teach about the Battle of Lake Erie and
the War of 1812. Black Powder demonstrations are presented Friday, Saturday
and Sunday starting at 11 a.m.
The monument gives a bird’s-eye view of
the Lake Erie islands. Call 419-285-2184
or visit visitputinbay.com.For more local
War of 1812 bicentennial activities, visit
battleoflakeerie-bicentennial.com.
“Tecumseh!” Outdoor Drama
Chillicothe, Ohio
Shawnee leader Tecumseh fought savagely against the United States during the
War of 1812. However, his courage and
leadership were so revered that after he
was killed during the Battle of the Thames
on October 5, 1813, Gen. (and future
President) William Henry Harrison paid
homage to his body on the battlefield.
Tecumseh’s life, legacy and struggle to
defend his homelands are told in “Tecumseh!” a mesmerizing outdoor drama
presented on the huge stages of the Sugarloaf Mountain Amphitheatre. Patrons
are literally surrounded by the play with
a herd of galloping horses, live cannon
and dazzling battle sequences, as well as
the play’s hauntingly beautiful Native
American musical score.
Behind-the-scenes tours, a buffet overlooking a vista of forests and mountains,
a prehistoric Indian mini-museum and actor meet-and-greets add to the enjoyment.
(“Tecumseh!” is not recommended for
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violent content and loud battle scenes.)
Showtime is 8 p.m., Monday through
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The Heart of Amish Country
Middlefield, Ohio
It is the center of the fourth largest
Amish community in the world, and it
lies just an hour or so away in Geauga
County’s Village of Middlefield. Accoring to the village’s website, of the more
than 12,000 Amish who have settled in
eastern Geauga County, many call the
village’s surrounding townships and countryside home. A large number of shops
and home-based businesses and roadside
stands stocked by local Amish craftsmen
offer quality handcrafted items the Amish
happily sell through the growing tourist
industry.
Visitors can feel at home among the
many Amish shops and restaurants,
including a flea market, and an art and
jewelry, furniture and antique store on
Nauvoo Road. At Middlefield Cheese
Co-op, watch cheese being made; Amish
Home Craft & Bakery, Countryside
Home Bakery and Nauvoo Family Market
provide the Amish’s famous home-baked
goodness; and Mary Yoder’s Amish
Kitchen is just one of many restaurants
featuring good, old-fashioned, Amishstyle home cooking.
National Museum of the U.S. Air Force
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
(near Dayton, Ohio)
The world’s largest and oldest military
aviation museum is just a little over three
hours south by road – though certainly
shorter by jet fighter. No matter how you
get there, the National Museum of the
U.S. Air Force is worth the trip for young
and old, who can walk through some of
the nation’s most historic and important
artifacts.
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aviation history through more than 400
aerospace vehicles and thousands of historical items. From the Wright brothers’
legacy to today’s stealth and precision
technology, the museum houses several galleries demonstrating U.S. aviation history.
The Presidential and Research and Development/Flight Test Galleries include
the “Air Force One” that flew President
Kennedy’s body back to Washington,
D.C., from Dallas and on which President
Lyndon B. Johnson was sworn into office.
Visit nationalmuseum.af.mil or call 937255-3286.
Presque Isle State Park
Erie, Pennsylvania
Presque Isle is home to a bounty of outdoor activities on one peninsula. Presque
Isle can easily fill a summer day (or two)
with plenty of summer fun. As Pennsylvania’s only “sea shore,” it has 11 miles of
sandy beaches with all the amenities. It is
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Summer Block Parties Bring Neighbors Together
by Judy Hein Terrigno
When God sent a flood during Noah’s
time, Noah built an ark. When God
sent a flood to Brecksville’s Woodlawn
Estates in 2006, residents built a summer
block party.
“After the flood, neighbors came out to
help each other and we realized there are
a lot of great, empathetic people in our
neighborhood that wanted to continue
to help each other and stay in touch,”
Nancy Apostle explained. “Fourteen of us
formed a group called WOW or Women
of Woodlawn. We’ve been meeting once
a month since and now have 64 people
on the (e-mail) list.”
Through monthly meetings, the group
helps neighbors in times of need, supports
local sporting events, collects charitable
contributions, and promotes local businesses. And each summer they hold an
outdoor party.
The parties are informal and held at
someone’s house. “We divide up the alphabet and assign appetizers, side dishes
and desserts. Everyone pitches in for
hamburgers and hot dogs,” she said. “We
borrow tents and tables from neighbors.”
It was not a flood that brought neighbors together in Hinkley; it was the
Canyon Creek Home Owner’s Association. They normally hold a block party
on Labor Day Weekend.
“A flyer is sent to everybody. Everyone is
invited – adults, babies, we’ve even had a
dog or two,” said Canyon Creek resident,
Chris Studor. “We have a couple of organizers. We notify the township police
department and block off a cul de sac with
a construction horse.”
Neighbors set up tents, grills and bring
coolers. “We have many ethnic groups
living here and it’s turned into an ethnic
fair,” she said. “I think that is the highlight
of the party – the different ethnic groups
represented that share homemade dishes
and wine. I enjoy that part of the party.”
If planning a block party, check with
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Summer Events in the Region Offer Fun for Everyone
• Mother’s Day Carriage Rides will
be available on Mother’s Day, May 13,
from Brecksville Stables to Ottawa Point
picnic area. Cost is $35 for two persons
and $50 for four. Brecksville Stables hosts
the event. For reservations call 440-526-
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e-mail brecksvillestables@sbcglobal.net.
• Hudson Concerts on the Green take
place at the Hudson Gazebo every Sunday
evening at 7 p.m., beginning Memorial
Day weekend through August. In case
of rain, concert will be at Hudson High
School Auditorium, 2400 Hudson-Aurora Road. Sponsored and organized by
the Bandstand Committee. Call 330-3194017 or visit destinationhudson.com.
• Bath Home Tour will be held on Thursday, May 24, from 9:30 a.m. until 3 p.m.,
showing six distinct homes with special
gardens. Tickets must be pre-ordered.
Send a $30 check payable to Bath Volunteers for Service, P.O. Box 673, Bath,
Ohio 44210.
• Richfield Community Garage Sale will
be on Saturday, June 2, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Maps and itemized sale lists will be sold
in front of the Taverne of Richfield on day
of sale. The Richfield Civic Organization
sponsors the event. Call 330-659-4750.
• Brecksville-Broadview Heights Community Band will present a concert on
Monday, June 4 at 7:30 p.m., at the
Brecksville Community Center in the
Human Service Gathering Room.
• Twinsburg Rock the Park Concert
Series will feature Breakfast Club on
June 8; Brother Trouble and Ira Dean
on June 22; Wanted on July 13; Stone
Pony Band on July 27; Disco Inferno on
August 10; Shout! on Aug. 17. Concerts
will be at The Perici Amphitheatre, Glen
Chamberlin Park, 10260 Ravenna Rd.,
Twinsburg. 21 and older only. Purchase
tickets for $8 at www.rocktheparkconcert.
com or $13 at the door.. Sponsored by
Twinsburg Parks and Recreation.
• Brecksville Little Theater presents On
Golden Pond on June 8, 9, 15, 16, 17,
22 and 23 at Old Town Hall, 49 Public
Square, Brecksville. For tickets call 440526-4477.
• Richfield Historic Home and Garden
Tour and a plant swap/sale will be held on
Saturday, June 9, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Starting point will be Richfield Fellowship
Hall, 3903 Broadview Rd. Tickets are $10
in advance and $12 at the door. Advance
purchase required for optional $6 box
lunch. Deadline is June 4 for reservations
and box lunch. Richfield Town Trust
sponsors the tour; Richfield Historical
Society sponsors the plant swap/sale. Call
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• The Brecksville Summer Concert on
the Square series is held on Sunday evenings in Brecksville Square, 6 p.m. to 8
p.m. See Malt Shoppe Memories on June
10; The Verve Daddy on July 15; The Pop
Tarts on July 29; Rossi, Romano & Dickman Acoustic Trio on August 12; Logan
Wells & Jerry Colosimo on August 26.
• The Hudson Home & Garden Tour
will be Thursday, June 14 and Saturday,
June 15, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are
$20 in advance and $25 during the event.
Organized and sponsored by the Hudson
Garden club. Call 330-650-4209 or visit
hudsongardenclub.org. Clothesline Art
Show will be held in conjunction with
home tour at Hudson Middle School
Commons, 77 N. Oviatt Street. Visit
hudsonsocietyofartists.com.
• The Bath Community Garage Sale
Day takes place on Saturday, June 16,
from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Copies of the map
of sales will be available at Bath Elementary School on the corner of ClevelandMassillon and Bath roads. Sponsored
by Bath Business Association and Bath
Township.
• Master Gardeners of Summit County
Tour of Gardens is scheduled for Saturday, June 23, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Purchase
$15 tour tickets at area garden centers.
Master Gardeners of Summit County
hosts the tour. Call 330-678-6919.
• Peninsula Civil War Lecture Series
will be at the G.A.R. Hall Museum at 7
p.m. Scheduled are Mr. Lincoln’s Camera
Man: An Evening with Matthew Brady,
speaker Mark Holbrook on June 28;
Political Graverobbery: The Confederacy
& George Washington, speaker William
F.B. Vodrey on July 26; Way Up North
in Dixie: A Black Family’s Claim to the
Confederate Anthem, speakers Howard
and Judith Sacks on August 23. G.A.R.
Hall Museum is at 1785 Main St. (Rt.
303.) Free admission.
• Brecksville Home Days will be June
29 through July 1. Visit brecksville.oh.us.
• The Bath Horse Show will be held at the
corner of Revere and Everett roads across
from Revere High School on Saturday and
Sunday, July 7 and 8. Saturday’s classes are
English, Western, Driving and Costume
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• Broadview Heights Home Days on
the Green is scheduled for Thursday,
July 12 through Sunday, July 15. Visit
broadview-heights.org.
• Richfield Road Show/What’s It
Worth? Experts will answer antique
questions on Thursday, July 12 at 11 a.m.
Pre-registration is required. Presented by
Richfield Historical Society. Visit richfieldohiohistoricalsociety.org.
• Twinsburg Parks and Recreaction
Outdoor Ballet will be on Saturday,
July 14 at The Perici Amphitheatre, Glen
Chamberlin Park, 10260 Ravenna Rd.
Visit twinsburgrecreation.com or call
330-963-8722.
• Hudson Wine Festival takes place
Thursday, July 20, 4 to 9 p.m. and Friday, July 21, 1 to 9 p.m. at First & Main
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Summer Events continued
Shopping District. Net proceeds benefit
Pawsibilities Humane Society of Greater
Akron.
• Peninsula Python Day slithers in on
Saturday, July 21. Food and fun at the
G.A.R. Hall Museum, 1785 Main Street
HALE FARM
& VILLAGE
a museum of
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Summer 2012
Calendar of Events
June 9 - 10
Jonathan Hale Pioneer Festival
July 14 - 15
38th Annual Music in the Valley
July 21 - 22
Country Fair &
Antique Farm Equipment Show
August 10, 11, 12
Civil War Reenactment
September 1
Made In Ohio Craft Festival
2686 Oak Hill Road, Bath, Ohio
330.666.3711
www.halefarm.org
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(Rt. 303). Visit peninsulahistory.org.
• Kelly Miller One-Ring Circus Wonder will amaze on Saturday, July 28 with
elephants, tigers, trapeze artists, acrobats
and more. Show times are 2, 5 and 7:30
p.m. at Richfield Village Town Hall, 4410
W. Streetsboro Rd. Tickets, $10 for adults
and $6 for children, are available at area
businesses. Watch the big top go up for
free. Richfield Town Trust sponsors the
event. Call 330-659-9018.
• Eddy’s Bike Shop Sweet Corn Challenge Bike Festival will take place on
Sunday, July 29. New this year, cyclists
will enjoy free pancakes before riding.
There are 10-, 25-, 50- and 100-mile
routes for all skill levels. Riders enjoy
pulled pork or a veggie sub lunch with
sweet corn on the cob. Century riders enjoy lunch during the ride and a chicken/
pasta dinner at the Taverne of Richfield
at the end of their ride. The Richfield
Chamber of Commerce sponsors the
event. Visit sweetcornride.com.
• Independence Home Days is scheduled for August 3 and 4 in the Town
Square. Visit independenceohio.org.
• The Picket Fence Art Show & Sale
will take place rain or shine on Saturday,
Aug. 4, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday,
Aug. 5, 12 to 4 p.m., at Farnam Manor,
4223 Brecksville Rd., Richfield. Richfield Historical Society is the sponsor.
Call 330-659-0336 or e-mail rhs@richfieldohiohistoricalsociety.org for more
information.
• Civil War Reenactment will be on
Friday, Aug. 10 through Sunday, Aug. 12,
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Hale Farm & Village. $15 adults; $7.50 children.Children
2 and under free. Group rates available.
Visit halefarm.org.
• Hot Buzzard Night & Classic Car
Cruise-in, also known as the Hinckley
Party in the Park, will be Saturday, August
18 from 4 p.m. to10 p.m. at Brongers
Park. Games for kids, classic cars, food
and drinks, craft fair and free live music.
• Hudson Art on the Green wil be Saturday, Aug. 25, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and
Sunday, Aug. 26, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., on the
southeast green in Hudson along Route
91 and Route 303. Free admission. Organized by the Hudson Society of Artists.
• STOMP (Summit Tour of Metro
Parks) Bicycle Adventure will be on
Saturday, Sept. 1, starting at Lock 3 Park,
200 S. Main St., Akron. Registration
starts at $20 per person and includes
breakfast, lunch, live music and more.
Advance registration ends Aug. 20.
Proceeds benefit Metro Parks, Serving
Center Stage Studio and the
O’Hare School of Irish Dance
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Dance Party Week! June 25-29
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Summer session begins May 29th
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Summit County. Citizens for Metro Parks
organizes STOMP. Call 330-865-8065 or
visit stompbikeride.com.
• The Made In Ohio Craft Festival will
feature Ohio-made arts and crafts and
Ohio-grown food on Saturday, Sept. 1, 10
a.m. to 5 p.m., at Hale Farm & Village.
$5 admission includes craft festival and
museum. Visit halefarm.org.
• Taste of Hudson will be a culinary,
entertainment and lifestyle festival in
downtown Hudson on Labor Day weekend, Sept. 2, noon to 8 p.m., and Sept. 3,
11 a.m. to 6 p.m. A Rotary Clocktower
Event, it benefits Safe Kids Coalition of
Summit County and other local charities.
Visit tasteofhudson.com.
• Western Reserve Academy Antiques
Festival is scheduled for Labor Day,
Monday, Sept. 3, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.,
at Western Reserve Academy, north of
Hudson town center on Route 91 (N.
Main Street.) Pioneer Women’s Association of Western Reserve Academy hosts.
Visit antiquesfestival.com. ∞
Five Books to Read This Summer
Suggestions courtesy of Cuyahoga
County Public Library, Independence
Branch.
The House of Silk: A Sherlock Holmes
Novel by Anthony Horowitz: For the first
time in its 125-year history, the Arthur
Conan Doyle Estate has authorized a
new Sherlock Holmes novel. In this tale,
Holmes and Watson are drawn into a
conspiracy that leads to Boston’s criminal
underworld. Fans will rejoice; the world’s
greatest detective is back with all his singular powers of deduction.
Long Gone: A Novel of Suspense by Alafair
Burke: Alice lands her dream job at an art
gallery in Manhattan, but all is not well.
The art gallery has been stripped bare
and there is a dead body on the floor.
This thriller offers a peek into the world
of high art.
Blood and Smoke: A True Tale of Mystery,
Mayhem, and the Birth of the Indy 500 by
Charles Leerhsen: Start your engines! This
slice of modern American history races
along with a ripping-good take on the
early birth of the Indy 500.
The Man in the Rockefeller Suit: The
Astonishing Rise and Spectacular Fall of
a Serial Impostor by Mark Seal: Clark
Rockefeller’s story is the classic American
success story. The only twist is that Clark
Rockefeller never existed. This is the true
story of a German-born immigrant who
assumed numerous identities during a
30-year con.
Emily, Alone by Stewart O’Nan: Emily
Maxwell is an 80-year-old widow who
has outlived her husband and most of
her peers. At the heart of the book is
Emily’s relationship with her two adult
children and her grandchildren. O’Nan
delivers strong characterizations in this
unsentimental look at aging and family
dynamics.
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Local Spots Well-Stocked for Anyone Angling for Fishing Fun
by Calvin Jefferson
Northeast Ohio offers ample spots at
which to catch fish each summer; but
going fishing is not only about catching
fish, according to Ohio Department of
Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife,
Northeast Ohio District Fish Management Supervisor Phill Hillman.
“It’s a great way to get outdoors and get
off the computer or video games or out
from in front of the television,” Hillman
said. “You’re not always going to catch
something, but the bottom line is you
want to have fun.”
Before angling for good times in Northeast Ohio, however, there are some tips
to use and rules to follow. First and foremost, Hillman said, the best thing anyone
hoping to pull fish from Ohio waters can
do is obtain a copy of the state’s fishing
regulations from the Ohio DNR, which
is available at the Northeast Ohio District
offices at 912 Portage Lakes Drive in
Akron or online at dnr.state.oh.us under
“Fishing.”
A fishing license is also required by the
State of Ohio and can be obtained in a
number of government and retail locations as well as online, according to Hillman. Licenses are valid through Feb. 28,
2013, and a resident fishing license costs
$19; a resident senior license costs $10;
and a one-day license costs $11. Anglers
must have their license in their possession
while fishing and must show the license
to anyone on request.
The ODNR’s new “Wild Ohio Customer Relationship Management System”
includes aWeb-based license and gamecheck system. With it, anglers are able to
purchase and print licenses and permits
instantly via the Internet from home or
at a license agent.
Hillman also advised that anyone going
fishing should know the size and “bag”
limits – the number of a particular fish
an angler is permitted to bring home. “If
you catch a fish, you should leave the skin
on and fillet it at home so ODNR officers
can ID the fish for their count,” he said.
Hooking Fishing Prodigies
While fishing is a great family activity,
Hillman said it is important for young
anglers to catch something quickly. The
Division of Wildlife and northeast Ohio
waters provide some good opportunities
for fledgling fishermen to hook their
first fish.
Hillman and ODNR provided some
tips to ensure kids have a positive fishing.
Fishing parties with youngsters should
target areas with a high likelihood of success; they should use live bait to increase
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the chance of catching a fish; and kids
should be provided with a simple rod and
reel in good working order.
“Nothing can be more discouraging to
a child than complicated equipment or
equipment that doesn’t work,” Hillman
said. “Keep it simple. Buy a starter rod
and reel; you can get a fairly inexpensive
rod and reel that is good enough to use.”
The Northeast Ohio District youth fishing ponds, located at 912 Portage Lakes
Drive in Akron, provide youth 15 years
of age and younger with a good chance
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Center Stage Studio, 216-901-1914
Cleveland Ballet Conservatory, 5358
Royalwood Rd., North Royalton, 440230-0751, cbcballet.com
Creative Movement Center, 440-5460123
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad,
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Destination
Hudson,
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to catch fish, including bluegills, carp and
rainbow trout. The ponds are open 9 a.m.
to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sundays, and bait
and fishing poles are provided.
Other good local fishing locations for
children include Silver Creek Lake, Hudson Springs and Turkeyfoot Reservoir.
“The most important thing for youngsters
is to catch fish constantly,” Hillman said.
Contact the ODNR, Division of Wildlife, Northeast Ohio District at 330-6442293. ∞
See the Herb of
the Year in Bloom
Everything is coming up roses this summer now that the rose was selected as the
2012 Herb of the Year. See it in all its
blooming beauty at the following shows:
The Western Reserve Rose Society Rose
Show, June 10, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Parmatown Mall, 7899 Ridgewood Dr., Parma.
Cleveland Rose Society Rose Show,
June 16 at Cleveland Botanical Gardens,
11030 East Blvd., Cleveland.
Forest City Rose Society Rose Show,
June 30 from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at North
Olmsted Public Library, 27403 Lorain
Rd., North Olmsted. ∞
Relax With
Summer Sip and Dip
by Nancy Johnson
When the yard work is finished for the
day relax on the deck with this fiesta.
Beergarita
1 can frozen limeade concentrate, defrosted
2 bottles Corona
1 can (12 oz.) Sprite or 7-Up
1 “limeade can” tequila (or to taste)
Orange and lime slices
In a large pitcher, mix limeade concentrate,
Corona and Sprite or 7-Up. Fill limeade can
with Tequila. Add to pitcher. Stir in orange
and lime slices. Serves 4.
Guacamole
3 ripe avocados, peeled, pitted and
chopped
Juice of 1 lemon or lime
1 Roma tomato, peeled, seeded and
minced
1 Tablespoon cilantro, minced
1 clove garlic, minced or ½ teaspoon
garlic powder (optional)
Tortilla chips
In food processor, blend avocados and
lemon or lime juice. (For a chunkier guacamole, use a potato masher instead of a food
processor.) Stir in tomatoes, cilantro and garlic. Serve with tortilla chips. Makes approximately 1 1/2 cups. ∞
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Road, Bath, halefarm.org
Hudson Wine Festival, First
& Main Shopping District, www.
hudsonwinefestival.com
Kredo Hardware, 7907 Broadview Rd.,
Broadview Heights, 440-526-6800
Lawrence School, 1551 E. Wallings
Rd., Broadview Heights, 440-526-0717,
lawrenceschool.org
Merchants of Hudson,
merchantsofhudson.com
Moonlight Pools, 330-278-2685, www.
moonlightpools.net
O’Hare School of Irish Dance, 877722-5448, www.oharedanceohio.com
Romp n Stomp, 900 Medina Rd., 234248-4405, rompstompcenter.net
Old Trail School, oldtrail.org
Taste of Hudson, tasteofhudson.com
Western Reserve Academy, wra.net
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bright orange or red stalks.” Hilty said
60 to 70 days rather than 100 days. “SumOwen said gardeners should consider
vegetables might do well behind a wall of
mer squashes are fine to put in as seeds
the cost of plants, soil amendments and
boxwood, which deer generally do not eat.
when the ground warms up,” said Owen.
fencing.
“I usually put mine in the first of June.”
Container gardening is another way
He added he has not had much luck with
Most gardeners find fencing a must.
to deter deer. “I know people who have
winter squashes, those with hard rinds like
“Anything I grow to put on my table the
their tomato plants in big pots on wheels
hubbard and acorn, and that cantaloupe
deer don’t have trouble eating either,” said
so they can move them into their garages
and watermelons are typically long-season
Owen, who protects his vegetable garden
at night when the animals are out,” said
plants, but there are newer versions that
with an eight-foot high fence. “No quesHilty.
may mature in a shorter period.
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Pat Gabriel, president of the Chippewa
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Garden Club, said many residents do not
gardening is finding unique containers
and sweet or English peas can survive
plant vegetable gardens because of the
at garage sales, and she considers reuswhen planted in early spring. Avoid
deer. “I go to the Hudson Farmers’ Maring the containers as part of gardening
planting warm season crops like tomaket,” said Hilty, who added that edible
sustainability.
toes, beans and peppers until after the
landscaping is an alternative.
Herb gardens are popular, and they
grow well in containers, backyard gardens
and landscape beds, but they are not
deer-proof. Cynthia Smith, president
of the Independence Garden Club, has
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Community Gardens Flourish
by Nancy Johnson
Community gardens are blooming all
over Northeast Ohio. According to Nicole Wright, OSU Extension program
director, there are over 200 community
gardens in the area and that number is
growing.
Closer to home, community gardens
have blossomed in Hudson, Twinsburg,
Richfield, Bath and Hinckley. Independence plans to break ground on a plot
in mid-May.
Community gardens are defined as
any piece of land gardened by a group
of people. Some gardens offer individual plots while others function as a
shared community plot. Community
gardens can be used to preserve green
space while providing an abundance of
nutritious food during tough economic
times.
The advantages of a shared suburban
garden are not always apparent at first
glance, especially when so many area
homes are situated on large lots. Ruth
Jocek, Village of Richfield Parks and
Recreation director, pointed out a large
lot does not always translate into ideal
gardening conditions. “We have a lot
of trees in Richfield, which makes some
lots too shady.”
Community gardens offer the opportunity to share tilling and mulching
duties and costs with neighbors or the
municipality.
OSU Extension is just one of several
organizations that assist communities in
planning and developing a shared garden
through education and technical training.
Visit them at cuyahoga.osu.edu/agriculture
and resources.
The American Community Gardening
Association is at communitygarden.org. ∞
Readers Share
Household Tips
To bake a sweet, fluffy and light potato,
follow these guidelines: Bring a pot of
water to a boil. Turn heat off and place
potatoes in pot. Soak potatoes in hot
water 10 minutes or longer. Remove
potatoes, pierce in several places with a
fork, rub with oil and season with salt.
Wrap in foil. Bake at 400 degrees for
about one hour, checking at 45 minutes.
The soaking process helps convert the
potato’s starches to sugar, and improves
the texture and flavor.
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winner. At 140 calories per half cup, the
ice cream is made of milk, cream, sugar,
cocoa processed with whey, tara gum
and natural flavors. It drew raves for its
creamy, rich flavor, although some tast-
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As one taster
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Edy’s Rich and Creamy Grand Chocolate Ice Cream was a close second.
Made of skim milk, cream, sugar, whey,
molasses, acacia gum, guar gum, carob
bean gum, carrageenan and Xanthan
gum, Edy’s chocolate ice cream has 140
calories per half cup. Some tasters were
put off by its grainy texture, but praised
its dark chocolate flavor. “It tastes like a
chocolate milkshake,” said one. Several
panel members detected a pleasantly
bitter-chocolate aftertaste.
The third place went to Pierre’s Premium Chocolate Ice Cream, made of
cream, skim milk, sugar, corn syrup,
cocoa, dairy, whey, guar gum, cellulose
gum and carageenan. At 150 calories
it weighed in 10 calories higher than
Breyers and Edy’s. Tasters said it had the
strongest chocolate smell and praised its
creaminess, although one taster said it
was too sticky.
Is all-natural better tasting? Turkey Hill
Chocolate Philadelphia-Style All Natural
Recipe Chocolate Ice Cream had the
most natural ingredient list but came
in fourth place. Made of cream, sugar,
nonfat milk and cocoa, this 100 percent
natural ice cream is 150 calories per half
cup. Against the other three brands, the
ice cream’s color was pale. Many tasters
detected a coffee aftertaste, which some
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