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Titan Professional tree work handled by certified arborists. Here’s why so many people prefer Titan Arbor Care.
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n and around Medina County, Titan Arbor Care goes above and beyond to guard clients’ yards. That’s a promise certified arborists Jay Dalton, Jeremy Rolf, and Tyler Honsaker stand by. Last year, when the owner of First Choice Tree Work retired, the trio bought out the company they had worked for since 2013. Now, under their new banner, it’s easy to spot why the experienced team of tree care specialists cuts such a unique profile. Just look at their helmets. “We’re all on the same wavelength,” says Jay. “We have the same high level of education, and we can communicate wirelessly through our helmets without all the screaming and yelling you might hear from other crews.” Armed with an array of tools, they safely take down enormous oaks, maples, and any other manner of tree that threatens a home’s integrity, while leaving a faint footprint. “We have over 200 feet of planking we can put down to protect the yard, and our equipment is compact and lightweight enough to move around with minimal disruption,” says Jay. The team does one better than most. “Our stump grinding machine is portable, fits through a 36-inch gate and goes deep enough to where we’re sure we’re going to get the whole thing out,” says Jay. “We take every step to leave your yard better than we found it. We give the option to haul away the grindings, spread fresh topsoil, and plant
grass right away. So, you’re left with a nice clean finished yard. If we didn’t, to us, it would seem like an incomplete job.” Titan Arbor Care stands out from other tree care providers. “Everyone says free estimates, but we say quote. Unless the scope of work changes, we won’t change the price,” says Jay. Although it’s difficult to part with a beloved tree, sometimes removal is the only option—but not always. “A tree is either a benefit or hindrance,” says Jay. “Some think the only answer is removal, and there might be other options
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The trio of certified arborists behind Titan Arbor Care includes L-R: Tyler Honsaker, Jeremy Rolf, and Jay Dalton. They bring a professional approach to every job.
such as corrective pruning, or there might be an injection or a treatment of some type. It’s hard to replace a mature tree, we’d rather prune it than remove it, and if it’s not worth it, we’ll tell you.” Trees grow differently in a residential setting—crowns are more prominent, and branches grow broader and closer to the ground. Pruning keeps trees healthier longer, removes dangerous dead wood, and gives the experts a birds-eye view to diagnose abnormalities. “You want to be able to envision a bird flying through the crown,” says Jay. “If you
can’t, you want to prune overgrown limbs, letting the wind flow through, and reduce or remove heavy limbs, so they don’t tear into the trunk because then you’ll have to take the whole tree down.”
“We have the same high level of education, and we can communicate wirelessly through our helmets without all the screaming and yelling you might hear from other crews.” The owners of Titan Arbor Care stand by their promise. “Our owners are in three different school districts, Brunswick, Cloverleaf and Wadsworth, and we’re real proud of where we live,” says Jay. As the neighborhood overwatch, they credit the real heroes, offering a discount to those who served in the military and seniors. “It’s a small price to pay for the huge price that those groups have given, whether it’s a single year in the service or a lifetime,” says Jay. “The average 60- or- 70-year-old has sacrificed much more than Jeremy, Tyler, and I do by giving them a discount on work we’re lucky enough to have them call us to do.”
Because they understand how trees should work in a yard, the Titan Arbor Care team works to preserve and appropriately beautify, rather than rip down and remove.
Guard your yard. Titan Arbor Care is standing by. Call 216-586-6955, MondayFriday, between 8 a.m.-6 p.m. for your free quote. For a complete list of services, including deer repellant, tree planting and discount firewood, visit TitanArborCare.com. MimiVanderhaven.com | mimi
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Impact Landscape & Home Remodeling installs fiberglass pools designed with upscale features such as tanning ledges and beach entry slopes. They come in all shapes and sizes and work perfectly with planned relaxation spaces.
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Whether for play, partying or relaxation, the team at Impact Landscape & Home Remodeling can help you make a personal outdoor statement—but the time to start planning is now.
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ransitioning from winter’s snow-covered landscape to spring’s colorful flowers popping up through a green backdrop, March is a perfect reminder of how beautiful change is. And it’s also the signal to get back outdoors. Leading the charge is Impact Landscape & Home Remodeling, a family-owned business
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known for building stunning outdoor gathering spaces for homeowners. “We are designing new landscape projects, including patios, pavilions and pools, right now and in just a couple of weeks we will be digging already,” says Joe Chiera, who along with
his wife Kristen, owns Impact Landscape & Home Remodeling. Both a landscape company and a home remodeler, the company has a unique perspective when designing inside and outside spaces. From designing backyard kitchens that look like they belong indoors to remodeling home interiors, this locally owned company is seamlessly blending indoor-outdoor living spaces.
“We are creating grand spaces in backyards that are similar to an indoor open-concept family room and kitchen,” says Joe. “These outdoor spaces are an extension of your home and provide extra square footage of living space.” Oftentimes, this means building a pavilion with a fireplace, a pergola framing an outdoor kitchen, or a porch with retractable screens to better define outdoor gathering spaces.
Patios, Pavilions, Pergolas To anchor outdoor gathering spaces, Impact has been building a variety of spaces, from home additions with retractable screens leading to an outdoor patio to a pavilion set back in the yard with a meandering walkway leading to a tranquil sitting area. For one Sharon Township homeowner, the company built an expansive pavilion that is more like an indoor family room, complete with a fireplace, mounted TV, granite countertops and comfy, padded counter stools and swivel chairs. Another homeowner in Fairlawn opted for a pergola with four brick columns for an airier space above, situated next to a built-in grill. And for a Bath Township homeowner with a big family, the pavilion, which was built with blackpainted cedar wood and topped with a black standing-seam metal roof, was designed to be able to seat everyone around one table for family meals and entertaining friends. “We design our hardscapes around each family’s needs, taking into consideration how they use their backyards,” notes Joe. Always with a nod to nature, the company designs one-of-a-kind hardscapes that provide comfortable seating amid beautiful, landscaped yards, around firepits or next to a pool or other water feature. Impact incorporates a mix of water and fire features, as well as lots of natural elements, in its landscape designs with the same goal: to provide an outdoor space that is relaxing. “Growing up as a kid, I was always playing in the woods and creeks, so I really enjoy bringing that sense of adventure to backyard landscapes,” comments Joe. “There are a lot of different focal points we can add to your landscape design.” Fiberglass Pools One of the biggest focal points you can add to your backyard is a swimming pool. Impact installs fiberglass pools designed with upscale features such as tanning ledges and beach entry slopes. They come in all shapes and sizes, as well as colors ranging from Caribbean Sparkle for a bright blue to Graphite Gray that reflects a steel-blue water color.
“Fiberglass pools are very low maintenance,” says Joe, noting there is no liner, they don’t need re-plastering and you won’t snag swimwear. “Our current lead time to order pool shells is four month, so there is still time to schedule a new pool for this summer,” adds Joe. Impact’s expert landscaping crew can also build hardscapes around your pool and plant trees and scrubs to soften up the edges
“We are creating grand spaces in backyards that are similar to an indoor open-concept family room and kitchen.”
Impact designs one-of-a-kind hardscapes that provide comfortable seating amid beautiful, landscaped yards.
With each landscape project, the company creates a detailed plan, which is meticulously hand-drawn by Russ Luyster, the landscape designer. A seasoned horticulturist, he doesn’t rely on computer templates but rather designs by hand a custom plan for each home, which can include trees, shrubs, flowering perennials, boulders, lighting, pools, patios and other hardscapes. “Our backyard landscapes turn homes into more of a resort oasis,” says Joe. “Let us make an impact on your home this year.” Impact Landscape & Home Remodeling is located at 1410 Medina Road in Medina. For a free estimate, call 330-848-0036. Visit ImpactMyHome.com to see a portfolio of landscaping projects or to view home renovations.
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Lake County YMCA An Adventure to Remember
The 2022 Lake County YMCA
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The 2022 Lake County YMCA
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The 2022 Lake County YMCA Dream Car Fundraiser winner can customize the experience and use the $700 for lodging, biking, boating, golfing or dining in the great outdoors.
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ptly named “An Adventure to Remember,” the 2022 Lake County YMCA Dream Car Fundraiser is bigger and more exciting than ever. The ambitious fundraising team has pulled out all the stops, offering a package valued at $50,000 that includes a loaded Chevy Silverado Crew Cab, a $700 Gift Card to any Ohio State Park and $100 gas card to get you there. “This year we decided to expand the winning package and send a lucky family on an adventurous trip to an Ohio state park in their gorgeous new ride,” says Kelly Penzenik, director of marketing and communications for the Lake County YMCA. “They can customize their experience and use the $700 any way they like, lodging, biking, boating, golfing or dining in the great outdoors.” 8 mimi | May 2022
Lake County YMCA CEO Dick Bennett couldn’t agree more. “One of the groups the Y impacts the most is families,” he says. “Putting together a package of a great summer outdoor discovery for the family on the go just naturally speaks to our strengths.”
to the Chevy Network of Dealers and Classic all,” she says. “As I have said in years past, Chevrolet in Mentor, generous and longtime the safety of our staff, volunteers, members friends, for stepping up and donating and donors comes first. We also have to the amazing Silverado Crew Cab to help vet the financial viability of projects and raise critical dollars needed to support the programs, so the Y remains for all for years community. to come.” Last year’s campaign raised more than “The Chevy Network $300,000, and with growing need, it is hoped they will raise even more this year. of Dealers and On the first day tickets went for sale online, more than $18,000 was generated. Classic Chevy have Looking for Avenues of Engagement Kelly reports that she is humbled by how supported us for Kelly emphasizes that the non-profit much the community has already supported association is continuously seeking new ways the cause and hopes the momentum will many years and truly to engage with its members and community continue. She mentions that people are members. wondering about the Dream House, but this understand the impact A“ThDream Car package e ongoing opportunities we face in (valued year it wasat not $50,000) a viable option. will be sure to we make together today’s climate excitement have continued to would have loved to open addeconomic fun and to“Although yourwesummer! change the way we have done everything and a Dream House the last few years, it’s in in the communities Package a 2022 Chevy Crew Cab and $700 innovate newincludes ways to operate facilities, serveSilverado the best interest of all thatawe work Ohio hard toParks gift card. our community and fundraise,” Kelly adds. come back from this and offer the Dream we serve. We are so Semi-Final Drawing will be held June 22nd Final Drawing onbyJune 26th! She says the YMCA is extremely grateful House whenand it’s safe and can be enjoyed
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The Dream Car Fundraiser Adventure to Remember package is valued at $50,000 and includes a loaded Chevy Silverado Crew Cab, a $700 Gift Card to any Ohio State Park and $100 gas card to get you there. Visit LakeCountyYMCA.org/dreamcar to enter.
All proceeds will go right back into supporting Lake County’s most vulnerable residents. No one is ever turned away from Y membership or programming because of inability to pay.
“Now more than ever, our need is great,” says Dick. “The Chevy Network of Dealers and Classic Chevy have supported us for many years and truly understand the impact we make together in the communities we serve. We are so appreciative.” John McCurdy of The Chevy Network and Classic Chevrolet Mentor says partnering with the Y is a perfect fit with their mission to support local causes. “We are a Lake County business that likes to spend its charitable dollars right here in
Lake County,” says John, noting this is the ninth year they will support this worthy cause. One Sweet Ride “The Silverado LT Crew Cab is a heavyduty truck that’s ideal for busy families,” says John. “It’s loaded with cargo space and all the latest safety features. It also offers smart and convenient storage solutions for all your things.” Valued at over $49,000, the LT Silverado features: • a four-door truck with back row. • seats up to six people. • the OnStar safety communications platform. • advanced trailering system. • Durabed cargo unit. As part of the package, the winner will also receive: • A $700 Ohio State Parks Gift Card
Last year’s Dream Car Fundraiser campaign raised more than $300,000, and with growing need, it is hoped they will raise even more this year. On the first day tickets went for sale online, more than $18,000 was generated. In the photo L-R are last year’s winner Jayne Chebra, Carolyn Tippie, Y CFO, and John McCurdy representing Classic Auto Group and The Chevy Network.
good for lodging, dining, golfing, boating, biking and shopping at any of the 55 State Parks located throughout Ohio. • A $100 gas card to get to the parks. “We’re happy to partner with the Lake County YMCA for this giveaway and look forward to welcoming the lucky winner to our parks,” says Christine Blythe, sales manager from Punderson Manor State Park in Newbury. For more information on the parks, and to book your adventure, visit Ohio.gov/ tourism/resources/ohio-state-parks. Last year, Jayne Chebra of Painesville won the Dream Car fundraiser, driving away with a loaded Chevy Traverse LT AWD, as well as two mountain bikes, a bike rack, a $100 gas card and two-night stay at the Barn Inn in Millersburg. “I still can’t believe we won,” she says. “We are taking great care of the car and plan to take it on a few summer trips.”
Think Local, Give with Heart “The Lake County YMCA is one of the area’s largest nonprofits working to better our community,” says Dick. Kelly points out that the Y engages one out of every five households across the county, and that the programs provide a much-needed outlet for social interaction across the board, from kids and teens to adults and seniors. She reports that the funds raised through the giveaway will go toward initiatives including Water Safety programs and the Summer Learning Loss Prevention program, that works with students K-third grade, so they don’t let their reading comprehension skills slide over the summer. “The Y is so much more than fitness centers and gyms, pools and locker rooms. We are a cause dedicated to strengthening (and protecting) the spirits, minds, and bodies of our friends and communities,” says Dick. The 2022 Lake County YMCA Dream Car Fundraiser runs through midnight on Sunday, June 19, ending with a semifinal drawing on Wednesday, June 22, and Final Drawing on Sunday, June 26. There is no cash option; winner takes the car as is. All taxes are responsibility of the owner. Take a virtual tour of the Chevy Silverado Crew Cab, compliments of The Chevy Network and Classic Chevrolet of Mentor, at LakeCountyYMCA.org/ dreamcar. Proceeds from this fundraiser help the YMCA, one of the area’s largest nonprofits focused on engaging individuals and families in youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The YMCA ensures these opportunities are available to everyone no matter their ability to pay, with generous support from community partners and donors. For more information about the Y, visit YMCA.net.
Online ticket sales are now open. The last day to purchase tickets is Sunday, June 19, 2022, at midnight. On Wednesday, June 22, there will be a drawing for 10 semi-finalists (you do not need to be present; semifinalists will be notified by phone), then the final winner will be determined on Sunday, June 26. Semifinalists will each choose one key and one of the keys will open the Dream Car. Purchase your tickets online and take a virtual tour of the 2022 Chevy Silverado Crew Cab courtesy of The Chevy Network and Classic Chevy at LakeCountyYMCA.org/dreamcar. Buy tickets at LakeCountyYMCA.org/dreamcar. Tickets can be purchased by phone starting Wednesday, June 1, 2022, by calling 440-354-5656 ext. 132, Monday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets are not mailed or emailed, but rather printed at the Lake County YMCA in Painesville and stored in a fire-proof safe until the semi-final drawing. Ticket packages are as follows: 1 ticket = $10, 3 tickets = $25, 15 tickets = $100, 40 tickets for $200. You must be 18 years or older to purchase a ticket. MimiVanderhaven.com | mimi
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A Dream Car package (valued at $50,000) will be sure to add fun and excitement to your summer! Package includes a 2022 Chevy Silverado Crew Cab and a $700 Ohio Parks gift card. Semi-Final Drawing will be held June 22nd and Final Drawing on June 26th!
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The expansive Lumen Nation showroom is designed with gallery-like departments. You’ll find soaring foyer chandeliers, dramatic pendant lights, sleek wall sconces, ceiling fans, floor and table lamps, and complementary lighting families for bathrooms. Owner Tom Rafferty (front right) is pictured with staff members L-R: Dennis, Anita and Megan.
For every room, style and budget, Lumen Nation has the perfect lighting solution.
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delightful play on words, Lumen Nation illuminates a world of lighting for every room and every style, indoors and out. Owner Tom Rafferty has spent his career in lighting and shares his passion daily with customers. He opened the flagship store in North Canton six years ago, and a second one in Akron last year. “With more than 150 manufacturers represented, my goal is to bring to the area lights you wouldn’t find anywhere else,” says Tom. “The selection suits any taste and any budget. What we offer is more than lighting. These pieces are like works of art.” The expansive showrooms are broken up into smaller, gallery-like departments to encourage a relaxed shopping experience. You’ll find soaring foyer chandeliers, dramatic pendant lights, sleek wall sconces, ceiling fans, floor and table lamps, and complementary lighting families for bathrooms.
Tom designed life-sized room vignettes featuring lighting, furniture, wall art, area rugs and designer décor decked out in all the latest styles. And for people who are looking to transform their existing lighting, the showroom also includes a lampshade department where you can custom order the shape, fabric and style of the just-right topper. Better Products, Exceptional Service Tom does not shy away from pointing out the gaping differences between his store and a big box store. “Big box stores certainly have their place in the market. But there’s a big difference between the customer that is swapping out a 3 bulb bathroom light to stage their home for sale and one who is investing in a home renovation and has the opportunity to redesign the function and style of the lighting in that room”, he says. “Those stores tend to offer a narrower selection of lesser quality options but don’t offer a roadmap or tools on how to finish off your space beautifully and with quality products that will last. With the selection I’ve put
together, you don’t have to pay more to get top quality and exceptional service.” And maybe the best news for people who are tired of waiting for practically everything due to shipping delays, Tom reports he can get in almost anything on his showroom floor within a week or two. Decades of Experience Tom and his well-trained staff—who have design backgrounds—are experts at offering a concierge shopping experience. For people who like to make initial selections online, he suggests they put together a wish list from his site, LumenNation.com. “Oftentimes a customer will need help with the imagination it takes to bring a room to life,” he says. “We’ve worked on countless homes over the decades and know what will work well together and fit a person’s unique style. There is a lot to consider when choosing lighting for a room and we are here to help. Everything from ceiling height, wall colors and how the room will be used, all come into play when creating the perfect lighting solution. We can then view their selections within the shop or on a large video screen to see what combination looks the best.”
Focus on the Great Outdoors Exterior lighting has come a long way, and Tom has been there for every step of its evolution. “Nowadays people are treating their outdoor areas like living rooms, and the lighting is what really makes the difference,” he says. “Thanks to LED technology, we’re seeing modern effects such as strips of light on steps, recessed lighting to illuminate a main area, up-lighting to showcase a structure or landscaping element, ceiling fans to cool things down and gas flame fixtures to add ambiance. Color-changing lighting can also set the mood. The options are virtually endless. Even landscape lighting has evolved and become more diverse.” Lumen Nation Montrose is located at 3900 Medina Road, in Akron, just off I-77. Call them at 234-466-0776. North Canton location is located at 4242 Portage Street NW. Call them at 234-347-0109. Visit Lumen-Nation.com for more details on available products and installation.
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Oak catkins (above left)—also known as curly Qs and cat tails— and maple seeds (right)—often called spinners, whirly-birds or helicopters.
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hether you call them curly Qs or cat tails, the pollen-filled catkins that fall from oak trees are on their way. So are maple seeds, whether you call them spinners, whirly-birds or helicopters. And this year, look for a bumper crop. “The past couple of years have been mild for maple seeds, but not this year,” says Anthony Alberino, founder of The Gutter Boys. “They’re coming down by the millions.” When we think of gutter cleaning, many of us think of fall leaves. But springtime can be even more troubling. In addition to oak catkins and maple seeds, flower The Gutter pods and petals are also Boys founder Anthony excellent cloggers, along Alberino with a host of other spring debris that collects in gutters. And when clogged gutters overflow, the result can be much worse than stained siding and washed-away mulch. All that water that a proper gutter system normally carries
away from your home can cause flooded basements and damaged foundations. In addition, water in your gutters is the ideal breeding ground for mosquitoes. “Gutter cleaning is easily a twice-a-year job if not three times,” Anthony says. “It depends on which species of trees are in your yard and when they do their thing.” Surprisingly, the best way to clean your gutters is not to clean them at all. Cover them instead. Dirty, Dangerous Work “Gutter cleaning is a dirty and dangerous job that the average homeowner should not attempt,” Anthony cautions. “Although our technicians are well-trained, experienced professionals, we, too, have to be extremely careful up on the ladder. It’s much safer to simply cover your gutters and end gutter cleaning for everybody forever.” The Top-Rated Gutter Cover NCR Consumer Advocacy Group has ranked The Gutter Boys’ Valor Gutter Guards number one in all categories it measured: value, effectiveness, industry reputation, strength, water throughput, durability and “overall.” And not only is The Gutter Boys the exclusive dealer for Valor in Northeast
Northeast Ohio is experiencing a bumper crop of spring debris, including oak catkins and maple seeds, destined to clog the area’s uncovered covers. Here’s how to stop them.
Ohio, they were the number one Valor dealer in the U.S. in 2021, installing more than 10 miles of the top-ranked product. The advantages of the Valor Gutter Guard system include: • A high-flow, stainless steel micro-mesh that lets water in but keeps debris out. This effect is enhanced because the mesh features a raised S-curve that increases the surface area, allowing for the self-shedding of debris. • A vertical louvered frame improves drainage so—unlike horizontal frames—it cannot clog with moss or algae. • The light-weight, aluminum frame won’t warp and doesn’t add extra weight. • The cover is attached to the fascia, not the shingles, so it can’t void your roof warranty. This also adds structural integrity when covered in heavy ice. Plus, it’s attached with stainless steel screws that don’t rust. • A fully-transferrable, lifetime warranty. Gutter Repair, Too In addition to covering gutters, The Gutter Boys also repair them, including dented, broken or damaged gutters as well as hanging,
fallen or missing downspouts. “With our component replacement system, we can replace just the damaged section without replacing the entire system,” Anthony explains. “And many homeowners are wisely opting for 6-inch gutters instead of the standard 5-inch, and 4x5-inch downspouts instead of 3x4. These larger gutter systems can handle a significantly larger volume of water.” The Gutter Boys is headquartered at 1090 West Bagley Road, in Berea. They have an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau, and are bonded and insured. Call 440-671-7657 to schedule a free on-site consultation and estimate, or visit TheGutterBoys.com for more information. They also offer 12 months same-ascash financing.
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The Bath Authority
Many businesses are in competition for your remodeling project dollar, but few can deliver such an affordable improvement in appearance, maintainability and home value as The Bath Authority. by Bill Yurgen
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ver the years I have written more than my fair share of home improvementrelated articles, and have come to the conclusion that as with many other consumer products, there are three types of home improvement projects: Good, Better and Best. Good: The Basic is a “just-get-it-done” project that fixes a long-ignored problem for the least amount of cash. Because the undertaking features few bells and whistles, it takes a minimal amount of time to complete. Better: The Big-Box project has the same mission as “The Basic” except it’s marketed to a mass audience, is more expensive, features a few more options, a bit more quality, and you are a bit happier. But between supply chain and scheduling issues inherently involved with selling to a mass audience, installations can drag out, and you may remember your installers by their most often used phrase: “We’ll be back.”
A beautiful installation that requires minimal cleaning effort and maintenance redefines “luxury.”
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Best: The Neighborhood King Custom project has it all—completely custom designed products and finishes loaded with luxuries. It gives you the ability to create something unique with superior workmanship. This approach is sure to make your neighbors (and your wallet) say, “Wow!” Simply said, home improvement has been marketed in the above manner for years. Until today. We’re living in a new age of innovation and industry disruption regarding what is sold and how it’s marketed to you. Industries like
Senior Style? This walk-in tub and low-threshold entry shower combo featuring subway sim tile, an ultra-durable shower seat, and ample shelves shouts functional elegance.
automotive, cable, optical, mortgage and travel, to name a few, have been turned upside down with new products or hybrid versions of existing products—and the way they’re sold to you. Not only have we come to expect a much-improved product, we expect a superior buying experience, too. Here in the Greater Cleveland area, Michael Strmac cofounded the industry-disrupting Universal Windows Direct with his late business partner William Barr. The pair also are co-founders of The Bath Authority, a hybrid in the bath remodeling trade. The creative team behind the innovative company includes Michael as the visionary, and Chris Dysert, a longtime member of the area home improvement community. His combination of managerial and entrepreneurial talents makes him the perfect general manager. Meaning, he’s the man who makes it happen. Your Bath Transformed – In As Little As A Day Chris explained that their creative child is “destined never to be pigeon-holed” in the good, better, best model. “The Bath Authority can rework a shower or a tub/shower combo in as little as a day,” he said. “And all of our products are made right here in America and backed by a lifetime warranty.” Flimsy Not Spoken Here A good-grade shower remodel may make the same claim, but many companies work fast and cheap by installing flimsy fiberglass panels right over your existing walls and tile. If that sounds okay, remember that those shiny new panels are often being placed directly over porous grout where mold and mildew may be hiding—not to mention any damp drywall areas that often harbor the same. These potential nightmares will be permanently lying in wait, sealed in your walls where they can grow unabated underneath that gleaming surface. The Bath Authority completely removes the shower area drywall and replaces it with the specialized moisture-resistant greenboard drywall most 21st century building codes now require. Your installation is quick, with little to no disruption to your home.
The “wow factor” made obtainable. These Othello Hex Etched panels are wildly popular.
The Better-Than-Better Hybrid Chris noted that before the new wallboard is installed, critical framing is reinforced so The Bath Authority’s built-in shower seats can handle 350 pounds of weight easily. “The impact-resistant polymer panels we use are of a premium thickness, are extremely durable, and feel every bit as substantial as the extra measures we take,” Chris explained. “We can also modify the shower entry for a step-in height as low as one-and-a-half inches.” This product durability means your new seat will never be like a fiberglass version with hairline cracks, and your shower floor won’t bounce when you walk on it. So Easy to Keep Clean It also means that abrasive cleaners are never necessary. A few squirts of a diluted vinegar solution and a microfiber towel cleans and shines your bath like new, year after year. “We create highly realistic grout lines by laser-etching our tile panels to look just like ceramic tile.” Chris said. “Except ours is far more durable and non-porous, so mold can never get a foothold. Your new shower remains looking and smelling like new for decades. Once your Bath Authority shower has been installed, time spent on your hands and knees cleaning grout with a scrub brush is a thing of the past.” A More Fun and Casual Approach to Sales “From its inception, The Bath Authority has been customerfocused—not just in the installation process, but in the sales process as well,” explained Kalvin Harrington, The Bath Authority’s sales manager. “We’ve created a culture where the sales process is fun and informational. The sales consultant often remains the customer’s primary contact throughout the entire process, so we start our relationship off right. We don’t over-promise and we don’t use high-pressure sales tactics. We come to your home with a simple iPad and style samples, not a briefcase full of contracts. People enjoy our approach so much that typically we are invited to stay and design their new bath.”
Luxury Comes to Your Bath “Our design consultants offer myriad possibilities in colors, surface textures, design, and function,” Kalvin continued. “When we leave, the customer has an accurate rendition of their new bath. This is a big deal for those who find it difficult to visualize their dream bath.
Luxurious Canyon Rock smooth-cast polymer with dual rain shower heads and an over-sized base? Yes, please.
These tools and approaches make our job a pleasure. People soon realize that this very affordable fashion-forward upgrade not only increases the value of their home, it provides the pleasure of a great shower every day for years to come.” Mimi Vanderhaven Exclusive Offer Right now is the perfect time to have the experts at The Bath Authority renew the look of your bath or shower. In addition to getting your new bath for $99 a month and a free shower door, they’re offering a $100 Amazon gift card to anyone who has them out to design their bath, whether or not they move forward with the remodel. Visit TBASale.com/Mimi for more information on this special promotion. Better yet, to arrange your free estimate call 216-343-1259.
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Gutter Protection Gutter Cover Company can free your gutters from debris and big icicles.
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he crisp, warm weather of spring in Northeast Ohio is finally here. You are are probably noticing that your gutters need some TLC and are considering getting the ladder out to take care of business yourself. Gutter Cover Company wants to keep you off the ladder. They have not only your personal safety in mind, but also the expertise and skill set required to complete this dangerous task for you—professionally and effectively. If ice-filled gutters, clogged gutters and water back-up have you down, get the problem fixed now—permanently. They have your back all year long, not just in the winter months. Manufactured right here in Ohio, Gutter Topper is a solid aluminum gutter cover system that can handle heavy downpours up to 22 inches per hour and 110 mph winds without failing. Due to a unique sloped and smooth self-shedding design, not even spinners, pine needles, shingle grit or seed pods can clog the gutter. It’s available in 14 colors and also has a patented “bird block” system. With an impressive proven track record of satisfied customers, the team will clean, tighten, reseal and properly align your gutters before installing Gutter Topper over them. New gutters are also available if needed. Proudly locally owned and operated, Gutter Cover Company has been protecting area gutters for more than 24 years, with solutions to keep your gutters clean and free flowing all year. They have an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau along with an impressive track record of satisfied clients.
In addition to Gutter Topper, the company also offers Heater Cap. A patented heat-dispersing plate is installed in your gutters, or on top of the Gutter Topper. Self-regulated heat cables maintain your gutters and downspouts at just above freezing. When heat escapes through your roof, turning snow into water, Heater Cap keeps that water flowing, preventing it from freezing solid and becoming damaging ice. The Heater Cap system is safe and wired directly to your breaker box. It can be turned off with a switch from inside your home. If you don’t need your entire home protected, Heater Cap can treat just the trouble spots. It can also be installed over your existing gutters and many existing gutter guards. “We install Heater Cap over front doorways, roof valleys and any gutters that have a history of ice damming,” says owner Jim Carbone. Wherever Heater Cap is applied, it’s discreet, low-profile and comes in a multitude of colors. Unlike the unsightly prominence of zig-zag wires across your rooftop, Heater Cap blends right in with your gutters and gutter guards. “You might not even see that Heater Cap is there,” notes Jim. “You’ll just see the results of freeflowing gutters—no ice dams or big icicles.” For more information or to schedule your free estimate, call 440-366-0688 or 1-800335-4367, or visit GutterGuard1.com. Save $300 off any Heater Cap or Gutter Topper installation of $1,500 or more when you schedule a free, no-obligation gutter system analysis by June 30, 2022.
With an abundance of new programming and one of the best camp environments around, the Shaw JCC in Akron is prepped and ready for a summer of fun.
Summer camp options at the Shaw JCC include a day camp with aftercare until 5 p.m., and a new pre-teen camp to keep the next generation engaged and entertained.
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t’s time to make your summer plans, and if swimming, camp for the kids, working out, meeting new friends, or trying something new are on your list, the Shaw JCC in Akron should be your summer destination. “Registration is open now for swim lessons, swim team, summer camps and other activities,” says marketing director Shannon Piggott. “And if you’re not a member yet, give us a call or email our membership director to explore all of the membership options for families, young adults, and seniors.” The JCC is all about community, wellness and accommodating all members, whether they’re here for a great workout, a swim with the family or trying a new activity. There’s something for everyone here, and summer is time for the pool. Shannon reminds everyone to be sure to sign the kids up for swim team. And even as a summer member you’ll have access to the indoor and outdoor pool, along with classes, activities and workout facilities. Now is also the time to sign up for Camp JCC. And there are some new specialty camps this year you’ll definitely want to check out. “Along with our traditional 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. camp with after care until 5 p.m., we have STEM camps, Wizardry and Slime Squad camps and our arts and sports camps,” says Shannon. “New this year
is Farm and Science Camp that takes place off-site as a partnership with Crown Point Ecology Center.” Also new is Pre-Teen Camp Track for sixth- through eighth-graders. Youth & Camp Program Director Lyndsey Heffern saw a need for a different style of camp experience for this particular age group. “We were intentional in creating opportunities for our older youth this summer, including our Pre-Teen Camp Track as well as experiences at Crown Point Ecology Center,” says Lyndsey. “The Shaw JCC is unlike any other camp environment because we are entirely kid-centric, and our dedicated staff members are committed to creating an extraordinary experience for each individual child.”
“...we have STEM camp, Wizardry and Slime Squad camps and our arts and sports camps.” Lyndsey says these particular campers will experience Camp JCC in a whole new way, working on team-building and even taking part in escape room challenges. The Shaw JCC is a positive environment where membership offers so much more than simply a fitness center. It’s an inclusive community for all. “This year our new yoga programming has been a lot of fun,” says Shannon. “We’re
offering Wine Yoga, Beer Yoga, Sunrise Coffee Yoga and we also did a Kitty and Puppy Yoga, which was a hit, and we hope to do again.” These specialty yoga events are a not-toointense yoga flow with a theme and some fun socialization with the group. “For the Kitten & Puppy Yoga, we partnered with One-ofa-Kind Pets and every pet was adoptable,” says Shannon. “These events are a great way to get an introduction to yoga and meet and socialize with some new people.” Whether you’re already a member or looking for something new this summer, check out everything the JCC offers families and singles and sign up for a summer Kitten Yoga at The JCC. of fun.
The Shaw JCC is a positive environment where membership offers so much more than simply a fitness center. It’s an inclusive community for all.
The Shaw JCC is located at 750 White Pond Dr. in Akron. For membership information and a complete list of programs and activities, check the website ShawJCC.org, or call 330-867-7850. For membership information contact Membership Director Ryan Miller at 330-835-0049 or email Ryan at rmiller@ shawjcc.org.
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Bringing Dream This year, Candyapple Nursery & Landscaping can help get you started on your dreams.
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hidden green gem in the heart of Medina, just two miles south of the square, Candyapple Nursery & Landscaping offers a refreshing uniqueness of stock you won’t find at your typical garden center. Its doors are now open for the season. All the gorgeous trees, shrubs, flowers (annuals and perennials) and plant materials are landscaper-grade, yet the expansive nursery is open to the public. With a chillier-than-usual springtime, the owners report that the ground is finally ready and now’s the time to start planting your gardens and landscaping. They say with a point of pride, that all the plant materials nurtured and sold here are grown in Ohio. High-end stock is hand-picked and properly acclimated to our climate and conditions, perfectly positioned to thrive in Zone 5. Each season, the variety of stock Just bring a photo of your home, or an inspiration of a landscape you love, and the creative designers at Candyapple Nursery & Landscaping can help you come up with a complementary or similar design to fit or match it.
When it comes to spring clean-up, they do that, too. Go ahead and put your feet up.
Feel like chilling out this summer and letting someone else do the planning and work? This is where Candyapple Nursery & Landscaping shines.
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changes a bit, and they only select the most vibrant species available. Homeowners are always on the lookout for low-maintenance and deer-resistant things to plant and that’s most of what they carry. Bringing Dream Yards to Life Feel like chilling out this summer and letting someone else do the planning and work? This is where Candyapple shines. Just bring a photo of your home, or an inspiration of a landscape you love, and the creative designers can help you come up with a complementary or similar design to fit or match it. With more than 70 years under its collective belt, the team has the experience and knows how to ask all the right questions to get a feel for your taste and functional needs, creating a just-right fit for your family with everything from new flower beds to the installation of a paver patio (including natural stone, Unilock and Overfields), pond and water feature, hot tub, firepit, fireplace, outdoor lighting, grill, outdoor kitchen, gazebo, pavilion, pergola and fencing to keep your paradise private. Speaking of privacy, many homeowners are using trees as a “green screen” instead of putting up fencing, and the
High-end stock is hand-picked and properly acclimated to our climate and conditions, perfectly positioned to thrive in Zone 5.
Yards to Life nursery offers lots of giant arborvitae to fit that bill. When it comes to spring clean-up, they do that, too. Go ahead and put your feet up. They can make sure everything looks pristine now that the lawns are finally greening up, treating your yard to edging, irrigation systems, mowing and early-season fertilizing to encourage healthy growth.
They carry a wide variety of popular trees, including maple, blue spruce and more. The Year of the Home Garden It seems more and more people are starting home gardens or expanding an existing one, and the helpful experts at Candyapple can guide them
through that process. If garden-to-table is your thing, they offer a nice variety of vegetables, including tomato plants, peppers, fruit trees and shrubs and herbs. Whatever is best in-season is on special here. They carry a wide variety of popular trees, including maple, blue spruce, pear and arborvitae. Trending this year are the glorious Japanese maple and Japanese magnolia trees. Watch for top-grafted shrubs that are also popular now, such as lilacs, hydrangeas, cherry and pea shrubs. Looking to beautify your front door? They’ve got you covered with fancy decorative potted plants, hanging baskets and charming window planters. Candyapple Nursery & Landscaping is headquartered at 1075 South Court Street in Medina, and the nursery is just down the street at 6132 Wooster Pike in Medina. Financing plans for pools and spas are available. For more information, call 330-591-7009 or visit CandyappleLandscaping.com.
The demand for outdoor living spaces—anchored by pools and surrounded by decking, outdoor kitchens and bars, decorative pergolas and pavilions—continues to surge.
Open Dates for Pools Due to soaring demand and the supply chain crisis causing shortages in materials, people have been hearing the disheartening news that they have to wait until 2023 to have their backyard pools installed. Spoiler alert: Not anymore. According to the folks at Candyapple Nursery and Landscaping, their supplier, Thursday Pools, has worked some magic and discovered new avenues to sourcing supplies. Now there are open dates later this summer and fall for pool installations. Located in Indiana, Thursday Pools has reimagined what a pool can be, from cascading multilevel configurations to built-in benches within the perimeter, splash zones and walk-in beach entry. Choose from a multitude of shapes (square, rectangular, round, curvaceous) to fit any lifestyle, longer, narrow shaped for lap swimmers, to those large enough for regulation beach volleyball. For adults looking for a luxurious oasis to kick back in, the company also offers sunken spas with soothing spillover effects. The demand for outdoor living spaces—anchored by pools and surrounded by decking, outdoor kitchens and bars, decorative pergolas and pavilions—continues to surge. A lot of the designs the company is putting together look like five-star resorts, with built-in grills, wine coolers and tiki bars. Financing options are available, which makes pulling the trigger on a new pool a no-brainer. But if you want to plan ahead for next year, now is also a good time to get started, as well as lock into current pricing. Delivery is available for a small fee. Come in, pick out your plant material, and it’ll be delivered to your door.
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More Than Just A Power Washing:
Pristine Clean employs a team of highly trained, uniformed professionals who perform a thorough cleaning of your home while being respectful of you, your family and your property.
by Mimi Vanderhaven
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hat do you get when you cross warm, wet and dark? The answer: grime—including dirt, mildew, algae and moss. “The warm March and wet April created a perfect storm,” explains Pristine Clean founder Ken Wilson. “Plus, the lack of sunshine in April prevented our siding, roofs and concrete from drying out and that has allowed mold and mildew to run rampant. It’s a busy season already. Our phones are ringing off the hook and our 20 trucks are out in the field all day every day.” Thankfully, over the winter, Pristine added trucks and leading-edge equipment, and remodeled and enlarged their Berea headquarters, all in an effort to increase capacity. And it worked. “We don’t like telling homeowners they have to wait for service,” Ken says. “Instead, we add staff and equipment, become better and more efficient and meet the demand.” Enhanced Curb Appeal Eliminating grime for your home is one of the most affordable ways to make a dramatic improvement in
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its curb appeal. “Removing dirt, mold and mildew from your siding—along with spider webs and stains on your gutters—makes a big difference,” Ken agrees. “Power washing can return your home to its pristine glory without the hassle and expense of painting or replacement.” Training, Training, Training Unlike many simple home maintenance tasks—such as mowing the lawn or spreading mulch—power washing requires skill, training and experience. Without this professionalism, the amateur can destroy siding, tear window screens, blast away mortar between bricks, kill shrubs and bedding plants, and leave unsightly lines in concrete surfaces. This is why Ken puts so much emphasis on training. “Our training program isn’t once and done,” he explains. “We’re constantly training. We have an intensive two-week course for all new technicians, plus our crew leaders do ride-alongs with all of our techs. Every day they go from job to job helping their team members improve
Pristine Clean founder Ken Wilson
skills and tweak techniques. It’s the only way we can assure the level of quality that we insist on.” 700 Google Reviews And it must be working. Pristine has more than 700 Google reviews with an average rating of 4.9 stars. “We obviously love getting 5-star reviews, but the most telling feedback is when a homeowner isn’t perfectly satisfied and we circle back and fix whatever the issue is,” Ken says. “Then they change their, 3-star review to 5 stars. That says volumes about a company’s commitment to customer service. That’s what we do. We value our reputation so much. It instills a sense of pride in all that we do.” If you’re wondering whether to power wash your home this spring, know that the service is about more than aesthetics. Yes, a sparkling clean home is important, but power washing is also about protecting your siding, roof and concrete surfaces. Let’s look at all three: Your Siding Without regular maintenance, important parts of your home break down and have to be replaced. “Many homeowners are surprised to learn that vinyl siding is not completely maintenance-free,” Ken explains. “You don’t
A warm March and a wet, sunless April have combined to create more dirt, moss, mildew and algae than we’ve seen in years. Here’s how Pristine Clean can remove it all from your home—safely and affordably.
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440-595-3958 have to paint it, but you do have to clean it. Vinyl siding features a UV coating that prevents it from fading and cracking. Grime—that is, dirt, algae and bacteria—breaks down this coating, causing your siding to fade and look chalky. It’s designed to be maintained, not with highpressure blasting, but with soft pressure. We perform a soft-pressure wash using a mild mildew-cide, which helps remove the grime and kill the algae and bacteria.” Your Roof Those black streaks on your roof aren’t dirt, stains from tree debris, or even unsightly mildew. They are gloeocapsa magma, an ancient algae that breaks down your roof by feeding off of the limestone granules embedded in the shingles. “Gloeocapsa magma can dramatically reduce the life of your roof,” Ken cautions. “If you see black streaks on your roof, give us a call. We offer a 100% guarantee to remove all of the algae. And Pristine’s new roof renewal system can add 5-10 years to the life of your roof. It includes a roof wash plus the application of a 100% natural, plant-based bio-oil to restore your shingles’ flexibility and help hold granules in place. It’s an ideal alternative to a costly roof replacement. Your Driveway Northeast Ohio’s harsh winters chip away at our concrete sidewalks and driveways. That’s because concrete is porous, so when water penetrates your driveway then
freezes, it creates cracking and flaking. Pristine’s “Concrete Clean and Seal”—which protects concrete, brick, and paver surfaces—includes a pressure wash of your concrete with a walk-behind surface cleaner and the application of a biodegradable cleanser to gently lift and remove surface marks and contaminants. Then comes an application of a deep-penetrating, siloxane-based concrete sealant, which is absorbed into the concrete to protect the driveway and preserve its longevity. The side benefit is that the process leaves your surfaces free of ugly mildew and moss, particularly in shady areas. Headquartered in Berea, Pristine Clean beautifies homes throughout Northeast Ohio. They are consistent winners of the Angie’s List Super Service Award and are A+ rated by the Better Business Bureau. Call 440-595-3958 to arrange for a free estimate, or visit PristineClean.com. All technicians are bonded, insured and certified by the Power Washers of North America.
Save $130 On Three Services! Right now, Pristine Clean is offering $70 off any single service, $100 off any 2 services, and $130 off any 3 services. The offer is good now through June 22, 2022. Please call 440-595-3958 for a quick, over-the-phone quote or simply visit PristineClean.com.
Before spending a bunch of money replacing your roof, consider a leadingedge roof restoration service. The new, Pristine Roof Renew is an asphalt shingle rejuvenator that extends the life of your entire roof for 5 to 10 years. The soy-based, eco-friendly application works by restoring lost oils to the shingles, dramatically increasing their flexibility and durability. The application also waterproofs the surface of your roof and reduces the effects of oxidation and bacteria growth. Here’s what company founder Ken Wilson said about treating his own roof: “Before we even considered this new service, I tried it on my roof and was astonished at the results. My roof is 15 years old, the shingles were dull and brittle, and grit was coming off. Now, a year later, the color is still rich, the shingles still have good elasticity, and the grit is adhering much better. The service saved me thousands of dollars over a roof replacement, so now we’re offering it to all of our clients whose roofs have seen better days. And with over 12 million tons of non-recyclable shingles filling our landfills each year, it’s an environmentally-friendly option.” MimiVanderhaven.com | mimi
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Keep More of Your Money | Exactly Real Estate
Exactly founder Kevin Waise says charging a flat fee for listing and selling a home, instead of a percentage of the sale, is just fairer—and nets the seller more profit.
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hen looking for a home, it’s typically all about location, location, location. When selling your home, however, it’s all about the numbers. Maximizing the profit is the goal of most sellers. Exactly real estate company has a business model that does exactly that. This innovative brokerage was founded on the principle of flat-rate pricing. Instead of taking a percentage of the sale, Exactly charges a flat fee while providing the same full-service amenities as other companies. “The real estate industry has changed over the past 30 years, but commissions have stayed the same,” says Kevin Wasie, owner of one of the fastest growing real estate firms in the area. “Our philosophy is more fair and results in higher profits for homeowners.” When selling your house, there are two mandatory fees, regardless if you sell the home yourself or hire a real estate agent: • County conveyance fee, for processing paperwork. In Cuyahoga and Summit Counties, the fee is $4 for every $1,000 of the home’s sale price. In Medina County, it is $3 per $1,000. This fee is usually paid by the seller but can be negotiated. • Title and escrow fees, for the closing protection letter, contract closing fee,
processing fee, settlement fee, title search fee and deed preparation. This usually adds up to approximately $900 that the seller pays. Plus, there is a higher title insurance fee that the buyer and seller typically split and is based on the sale price. If you hire an agent to sell your home, then the third mandatory cost is a real estate broker commission, which locally averages 5.9% of the sales price. “This is where we save homeowners money,” says Kevin. “For example, if you sell your $350,000 home with a traditional real estate agent, the commission due is $20,650. But with Exactly, we charge a $4,800 flat listing fee. If the buyer does have a real estate agent, we help you set a fair commission for their agent. If there is no buyer’s agent, then there is no buyer’s agent commission. Our average client saves about $8,500 when selling their home with us.” To figure out your exact costs and profit, plug in your numbers into Exactly’s free online calculator, at HomeSellingFees.com. For more information or to list your home, call 866-515-6789 or visit ExactlyUSA.com.
Intentional Living Tapping into science-based research on motivation, Certified Life Coach Heather Kuchar teaches clients the skills to release limiting beliefs and empower their future. The programs offered at Healthy Attractions include: 2-Week Detox, 6-Week Self-Discovery and the 90-Day Transformation.
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future,” she says. “What they learn and gain from our work should last them the rest of their lives.” Through three programs—the 2-Week Detox, 6-Week Self Discovery and 90Day Transformation—she collaborates with people to set up a step-by-step action plan customized to their wellness goals.
The fabulous new extension, set to open next month, will include another life coach, a massotherapist and a nail technician. During an initial consultation, she works with clients to pinpoint their food and lifestyle habits that need to change. Then she offers the customized system, support and accountability to help them make a total body transformation. As part of any program, clients enjoy unlimited yoga and guided meditation sessions in the yoga studio. “I think that over the past two years of pandemic, we’ve all been dealing with chronic and residual stress we need to detach ourselves from and move on,” she says.
Intro to the New Digs As soon as Heather found out her neighbor in the building was moving out, she knew she would move in, doubling her studio space. The fabulous new extension, set to open next month, will include another life coach, a massotherapist and a nail technician. “The décor is the opposite of my current studio,” she says. “Warmer colors, with golds and browns and neutrals. In addition to the new practitioners, we will be inviting others, including a new yoga instructor, within the next few months. They all bring special talents to the table.” Part of the new extension will be a retail shopping space devoted to high-end, targeted, anti-aging skincare products, and her own new line of meals and supplements for dogs named for her beloved pooch, 86-pound English Labrador, Baron. “The clean, organic and locally sourced food is better quality than most people eat,” says Heather. “It includes chicken thighs and wild-caught salmon, farmfresh green beans, spinach and carrots, organic rice and sweet potatoes, without any binders.” Healthy Attractions is located at 2747 Crawfis Boulevard, Suite 205, in Fairlawn. Consultations are free. For more information, call 330-962-8715 or visit HealthyAttractions.com.
Baron is the inspiration for a new line of meals and supplements for dogs available at Healthy Attractions. Ingredients include organic and locally sourced chicken, wild-caught salmon, farm-fresh vegetables and more.
Watch the Healthy Attractions Facebook page for announcement of the date for its Open House, planned for July. After June 1, you can stop in to take a tour of the new expanded space and maybe Baron will be there to greet you.
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Before attending any event, please use the contact info in the announcement to find up-to-date information. SUMMIT COUNTY Reflections on Perception What makes visuals like the reflection of clouds in water so compelling? Reflections on Perception at the Akron Art Museum explores how artists working in realism employ such surfaces to create engaging compositions. Learn how artists use this compositional device to impact how and what the viewer perceives. For more information, visit online at akronartmuseum.org or call (330) 376-9186. NAMI Summit County Mental Health Awareness T-shirts Katie, an Entrepreneurship major at Kent State, started her own graphic clothing business, Timeless Clothing LLC. You can purchase her Be Kind To Your Mind t-shirts at Jean + Lou Boutique, 2237 Front Street, in Cuyahoga Falls and online at timeless-clothing.square.site. The shirts sell for $30 each and Katie is donating 15% of every purchase to NAMI Summit County. Wit: May 20 to June 4 “Wit” by Margaret Edson examines what makes life worth living through exploration of one of existence’s unifying experiences - mortality - while also probing the vital importance of human relationships. Presented May 20 to June 4 at the Western Reserve Playhouse, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sunday, May 29, at 2 p.m. (This program is rated R.) Tickets are $20 and can be purchased online at thewrp.org or at the door. Call (330) 620-7314 for additional information. GTCPS Gun Show: May 21 The Green Township Community & Preservation Society gun show fundraiser benefiting the community center will be held Saturday, May 21, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the GTCPS Community Center, 148 South Milton Street, in Smithville. $3 admission (12 and under free) and $10 tables. Lunch stand, snacks, and coffee by donation. Learn more at gtcps.org or email [email protected]. Bark in the Park: May 21 Humane Society of Summit County will once again bring all the furry fun to Lock 3 on Saturday, May 21, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This event will feature a rescue walk, food trucks, beer garden, over 80 local vendors, the mobile adoption center with adoptable animals, a blessing of the animals, demonstrations, live entertainment, activities, raffles, contests and more. Follow us on Facebook at @ summithumane and visit summithumane.org/bitp. Contact Carli at [email protected] or (234) 212-9826 for more information. Loom Weaving Loom weaving at Peninsula Art Academy. Classes are available on Saturdays, ongoing, from 2-4 p.m. Looms housed on-site, wide variety of shapes and sizes to try! For more information and registration, stop in at 1600 Mill Street in Peninsula, call (330) 657-2248, or visit online at peninsulaartacademy.org. Aspire! Tickets are now on sale for Aspire!, a May 21 event benefitting the Summit County branch of Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio. It will take place at the St. George Fellowship Centre in Fairlawn. The annual event starts at 6 p.m. and includes dinner, an open bar, valet parking, an auction, a raffle, a musical performance by Club members, a speech by our local 2022 Youth of the Year, stories from our Clubs and an opportunity to support Club operations in the community. Tickets are $150 and can be purchased at bidpal.net/aspire. Items up for grab in the live auction include tickets to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, an Akron RubberDucks VIP Package with a chance to throw out the first pitch, a Care Bear basket from Cloudco Entertainment and many other offerings from local businesses. For more information, contact Grace at [email protected] or (216) 306-3843 or visit online at bgcneo.org.
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Yoga & Hike for Research: May 22 Join us for an all-level yoga class at The Lodge at Richfield Heritage Preserve on Sunday, May 22, from 10-11 a.m. $50. Yoga with optional add-on historical hike $70. All tickets include lunch from Wrap it Up Food Truck. All donations will benefit the Research Institute for Children’s Health at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. Limited number of spots available. Purchase tickets online at yogahike4research.eventbrite.com or call (216) 952-6508. Night Out with NAMI: May 22 A Night Out With NAMI will be held Sunday, May 22, at the Music Box Supper Club featuring a performance by ROCKLOGIK, Classic Rock & Soul Review. Doors open at 5 p.m. Showtime 7-9:30 p.m. Bid on silent auction items, register for NAMIWalks, and take part in a 50/50 raffle. Event is open to the public; ticket sales managed by the Music Box. Buy tickets online at musicboxcle.com/ event/rocklogik-may22 or call (216) 242-1250. Learn more about NAMI at namisummit.org.
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The Year in Review: May 25 Join the Stan Hywet Auxiliary Board at Stan Hywet Hall Manor House on Wednesday, May 25, at 9:30 a.m. Dianne Kauffman will be our expert speaker, followed by installation of next year’s officers. For further details, email [email protected]. Native Plant Festival: May 28 Kick off summer by welcoming wildlife into your yard with beautiful, beneficial native plants! Join Summit Metro Parks staff and local native plant nurseries on Saturday, May 28, at Valley View Area to learn more about the vital role of native plants in our ecosystem. Browse a wide variety of plants available for purchase or attend an educational session to better understand how to incorporate native plants into your landscaping. Summit Metro Parks is offering a free plant to all attendees, while supplies last. View details online at summitmetroparks.org or call (330) 865-8065. City of Green Memorial Day Celebration: May 30 Wake up bright and early for the 7 a.m. pancake breakfast at Fire Station #1. The Parade starts at Green High School, travels east on Boettler Road to Massillon Road south (south bound lanes only) to Steese Road, then west to the Green Intermediate School, back to the Green High School. At 12:30 p.m. festivities continue at Green Veterans Memorial Park with a Memorial Day Ceremony, followed by a Car Show and Picnic which wraps up at 3 p.m. Learn more at cityofgreen.org/memorialday.
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Memorial Day Mass: May 30 A Memorial Day Mass will be held at Queen of Heaven Church, 1800 Steese Road, Green, on Monday, May 30, at 8:30 a.m. in the pavilion, or inside the Church if raining. A donut social will follow. For more information, call (330) 896-2345 or visit queenofheavenparish.org. Grandparent Support Group Grandparents of children with Autism or other developmental disabilities connect virtually through Zoom. Join the discussion on Tuesday, May 31, at 7 p.m. The session topic will be overprotection. Register at autismakron.org/grandparents or email info@autismakron. org for more information. Stewart’s Caring Place: Cancer Wellness Center The mission of Stewart’s Caring Place is to provide a caring, relaxed environment offering supportive services and programs, at no cost, to individuals and families on their cancer journey. In addition to support groups & counseling, Stewart’s offers family programs, group fitness, holistic care, wigs & beauty, financial and legal consultations, workshops, food pantry, webinars and more. Services and programs are available to individuals diagnosed, along with their partners or spouses, parents, children, siblings, caregivers, friends, and loved ones. Volunteers are crucial to the success of Stewart’s Caring Place. Visit stewartscaringplace.org, call (330) 836-1772 or follow facebook.com/StewartsCaringPlace. continued
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mimi’scalendar things to do exhALE: Advancing Lived Equality: June 3 Tickets are now available for the Gay Community Endowment Fund’s 2022 annual celebration, “exhALE: Advancing Lived Equality.” The event will take place Friday, June 3, at 6 p.m. at The Trailhead at Cascade Lofts. Tickets start at $50 and can be purchased online at akroncf.org/exhALE.
Founders’ Day Weekend: June 10-12 Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens theme “Entertaining: You’re Invited” explores the many notable events and social gatherings hosted by the Seiberlings from 1915 through the 1930s, with a focus on the important role played by the domestic staff. Guided tours return, along with a full schedule of public programs and special events. Stan Hywet’s robust line-up includes Founders’ Day Weekend, June 10-12; the Father’s Day Car Show, June 19; Off the Vine: An Evening Pairing of Food & Wine, July 22; Molto Bella Auto Show, September 11; and Ohio Mart, October 6-9. Murder in the Mansion will be held on select nights in October, and Deck the Hall on select evenings from November 25 to December 30. More information is available online at stanhywet.org.
One Million Steps for OCD: June 4 The 2022 OCD Midwest One Million Steps for OCD Walk Akron-Canton Area will be held Saturday, June 4, at Boettler Park in Green, Ohio, starting from the Freda Hunter Bates Pavilion. Registration can be made online at support.iocdf.org/event/akron-canton-one-million-steps-forocd-walk/e395876. Sign in the day of the event begins at 9 a.m., opening remarks start at 10 a.m. and the walk begins at 10:30 a.m. We will have a raffle, food and other activities. The Art of the Party: June 11 For additional information, email [email protected]. The Akron Art Museum presents The Art of the Party, Centennial Auction Gala benefit, on Saturday, June 11, Hale Farm & Village Opening Weekend Celebration from 6-11 p.m. Held in the museum’s spectacular Beatrice Hale Farm & Village will open to the public beginning Knapp McDowell Grand Lobby, this celebration will be a Wednesday, June 1, with an Opening Weekend once in a century experience! Visit akronartmuseum.org or Celebration on June 4 & 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. In call (330) 376-9186 to learn more. addition to our historic sites, heritage animals and artisan demonstrations, we will be hosting a special site-specific Fairy Days at Heritage Farms immersive experience by Ajayi Dance. Live dance Join us for our annual Fairy Days at Heritage Farms, June performances will be included throughout the village, with 11 & 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Enjoy a magical movement and themes that celebrate and challenge the connection between past, present, and future. For the most weekend of fairies, gnomes, unicorns, dragons and more, for children and fairy lovers of all ages and their friends up-to-date information, visit halefarm.org and follow Hale and families. Wear your costume or search for one at our Farm & Village on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Magical Meadow Market where you’ll find fairy-inspired arts and crafts, accessories, and sweet fairy treats for Peninsula Flea at Heritage Farms sale. Sorry, except for Ohio-licensed service dogs, no dogs Enjoy shopping out under the trees, in the barns and are allowed. Admission: $12 for children ages 3-17 (must down in the field, with 70 plus amazing artists and vintage be accompanied by a paying adult). $8 for adults (crafts vendors, live music midday and several options for food and beverages. 2022 Peninsula Flea dates are Saturdays, not included in adult admission). Tickets are available at June 4 & 25, July 2, Aug. 6, and Sept. 3, from 10 a.m. to 4 the gate, and everyone must have a ticket to enter. Credit cards accepted. Please visit online at heritagefarms.com p.m. at Heritage Farms, 6050 Riverview Road, Peninsula. Sorry, no pets. This is a rain or shine event, there’s no entry for more information. fee to attend and plenty of free parking. We offer spacious Bath Art Festival: June 12 grounds with a beautiful farm setting. Booths are spaced Visit Bath Community Park on Sunday, June 12, to apart to allow for social distancing and encourage you to wear a mask if you need one. To avoid crowds, come after celebrate the arts! Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The festival will feature 60 unique vendors including fine artists, 3 p.m. when it’s not as busy. Vendors, find an application jewelers, potters, woodworkers, glass artists, soap and online at heritagefarms.com or call (330) 657-2330. lotions makers and a variety of fine craft artists. Shop from local vendors and listen to entertainment while enjoying Graduates’ Mass: June 5 lunch or a snack. Admission and parking are free, and the The Graduates’ Mass, at Queen of Heaven Church, 1800 event will be held rain or shine. Join us in supporting local Steese Road, in Green, on Sunday, June 5, at 8:15 a.m. artists and makers, while enjoying food and friendship. will honor high school and college graduates. Following Bath Community Park is located at 1615 N. Clevelandthe Mass, all are invited to a pancake breakfast, free to Massillon Road. For more information, please visit online at graduates and their families, $3 others. For additoinal information, please call (330) 896-2345 or visit online bathartfestival.com or call (330) 603-4924. at queenofheavenparish.org. Rhythm on the River: FORECAST: June 12 Girls Studio The Conservancy for CVNP’s free, family-friendly concert A Theatre Camp Focused on Mental Wellness series is back in Cuyahoga Valley National Park! See Gum-Dip Theatre presents Girls Studio, a four-week theatre local band FORECAST live at Howe Meadow on Sunday, camp that encourages positive self-expression and selfJune 12. Bring a picnic blanket or a couple of lawn chairs advocacy for girls between ages of 13 and 18. This theatre and take in the sounds of summer with your friends and camp, focused on mental wellness, will take place June 6 family. Gates open at 2 p.m. Music begins at 4 p.m. What to July 1, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, at People’s to expect: food trucks and treat stands, yard games for Park, in Akron. The self-exploratory session will culminate kids, and great live music! No outside food or beverages in a public theatre performance that the girls facilitate, permitted. This is a free event, but we encourage you to and the audience become the actors. Gum-Dip Theatre’s register to receive up-to-date information. Parking is free mission is to celebrate, challenge, and invent community and first come, first serve. Carpool if possible, so we can identity in the Rust Belt. Visit online at gumdiptheatre.com/ accommodate as many people as possible as this is a girls-studio or email [email protected] for details. popular event. Register online at conservancyforcvnp. org/event/rotr-061222-forecast or call (330) 657-2909 for CVAC: Floral & Landscape Exhibit additional information. The Cuyahoga Valley Art Center is proud to host its annual Floral & Landscape Exhibition on display June 7 Gadzooks for Kids: June 13-17 to July 21. This juried exhibition encouraged submissions Peninsula Art Academy presents Sam Sapp and Friends that were realistic and or abstracted portraying flowers, Gadzooks for Children. This class for 1st through 4thlandscapes, cityscapes, seascapes, and skylines, with all graders uses music and creative art activities to help kids mediums being encouraged. Awards will be distributed as develop a greater appreciation for animals and nature, the winners are celebrated during the Floral & Landscapes both in the woods and in their own backyards. 5-day series Exhibition Artist Reception on Friday, July 8, from 5:30-7 runs from June 13-17 from 10-11:30 a.m. $25. For more p.m. Mingle with the artists, enjoy hors d’oeuvres and information and registration, stop in at 1600 Mill Street in refreshments, and purchase art during this free reception. Gallery Hours M-F 10-3 & Sat 10-2. Learn more by visiting Peninsula, please call (330) 657-2248, or visit online at peninsulaartacademy.org. online at cvART.org. continued
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mimi’scalendar things to do MABEL Mobile Vet Clinic The Humane Society of Summit County celebrates the launch of MABEL: a state-of-the-art mobile veterinary clinic offering affordable vet care to the residents and pets of Summit County. The ultimate goals of the MABEL Clinic are to keep animals in loving homes and provide resources to Summit County pet owners – particularly those who have not previously had access to veterinary care. More information about the MABEL’s schedule, to request an appointment, and service pricing is available at summithumane.org/mabel or by calling (234) 212-9817. A fund has been developed to help provide free services to those who cannot afford them. Donations can be made online or by calling (234) 212-9775. 74th Annual Hudson Home & Garden Tour Come enjoy a wonderful weekend in Hudson, Ohio. Tour gorgeous homes and gardens, shop at the Garden Shop, enjoy a delicious luncheon at The Hudson Country Club (tickets purchased separately), see beautiful natural flower arrangements at each home, watch as Plein Air painters paint create beautiful artwork right in the gardens of the tour. Presented Friday, June 17, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, June 18, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit hudsongardenclub.org to purchase tickets. Father’s Day Car Show: June 19 Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens theme “Entertaining: You’re Invited” explores the many notable events and social gatherings hosted by the Seiberlings from 1915 through the 1930s, with a focus on the important role played by the domestic staff. Guided tours return, along with a full schedule of public programs and special events. Stan Hywet’s robust line-up includes the Father’s Day Car Show, June 19; Off the Vine: An Evening Pairing of Food & Wine, July 22; Molto Bella Auto Show, September 11; and Ohio Mart, October 6-9. Murder in the Mansion on select nights in October, and Deck the Hall on select evenings, November 25-December 30. More information is available online at stanhywet.org. Change4Change Fundraiser Change4Change Fundraiser fundraising events take place on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at Mercedes Neighborhood Tavern, 1947 W. Market St., Suite 103, in Akron. A local nonprofit organization will be the beneficiary each month, with funds collected through donations and tips at the event. A featured guest bartender will choose which organization will receive the funds. Call (234) 788-7898 or email [email protected]. Follow facebook.com/mercedesneighborhoodtavern or mercedestavern.com. Elevation 2022: June 24 Lace up your dancing shoes and join the Conservancy for CVNP for a one-of-a-kind summer celebration on Friday, June 24, at 6:30 p.m. at Ledges Shelter - Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Take an early evening hike around the Ledges, enjoy a tasty dinner, toast s’mores around a campfire and dance the night away to live music in the park. Your ticket will help the Conservancy protect the resources of Cuyahoga Valley National Park, including our nationally recognized volunteer program, educational initiatives, and cultural events. In 2022, your investment will also contribute to the newly created Trails Now Fund, which will provide annual support for trail maintenance and priority trail projects in CVNP. Find tickets and more information at conservancyforcvnp.org/donate/fundraisingevents/elevation. Questions? Call (330) 657-2909 ext. 222 or email [email protected]. ’80s Power Walk: June 25 Wouldn’t it be rad to experience the 80’s again (or for the first time)? Grab a friend, get psyched, and join Conservancy for CVNP staff as we set out for a fast-paced, totally bodacious, 4-mile power walk on Saturday, June 25, at 9 a.m. We’ll test your 80’s pop culture knowledge, give out prizes, and learn about the benefits of walking in nature. You’ll be leaving with a small, righteous bag of 80’s-themed goodies at the end of our totally fun-tothe-max time. Oh, and don’t forget to channel your inner Richard Simmons or Jane Fonda because an award will be given to the most tubular outfit! Conservancy members $15.
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Non-members $17. Proceeds will support Conservancy programs and initiatives, and Cuyahoga Valley National Park. This program is recommended for ages 12 and older, due to the length of the walk. Toddlers and infants in strollers may attend for free. No minors may attend without an adult parent or guardian who has also registered for the program. Location will be emailed to those who register. The trail is fully wheelchair accessible and stroller friendly. Register at conservancyforcvnp.org/event/80s-powerwalk or call (330) 657-2909. iCan Bike Camp: July 11-15 This 5-day camp teaches individuals of different abilities how to ride a two-wheel bike without training wheels. Offered at Copley High School, July 11-15. Riders attend the same 75-minute session each day for five consecutive days. Ages 8+ with diagnosed disability. Visit autismakron. org/bike or email [email protected] for details.
Country music legend Darryl Gatlin is joined by international talent Andrea Gatlin to entertain audiences with their positively captivating vocals.
Putts for Pets Golf Outing: July 11 Join Humane Society of Summit County for the 4th annual Putts for Pets Golf Outing on Monday, July 11, at Silver Lake Country Club, in Stow. Enjoy a fun day of golf, games, lunch, and dinner at one of Summit County’s most beautiful and challenging courses. All proceeds benefit the animals awaiting adoption at the Humane Society of Summit County. For full details and to purchase your foursomes or sponsorship, visit summithumane.org/golf. Art-A-Palooza: Aug. 20 Art-A-Palooza is a yearly fine arts event hosted in association with the City of Green and the Green Arts Council. This free event features over 60 regional artists, local food vendors, live music, and children’s activities. Join the fun Saturday, Aug. 20, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Boettler Park, 5300 Massillon Road. Visit cityofgreen.org/ art-a-palooza or email [email protected] for more information. WRAPPS Story Swap The Western Reserve Association for the Preservation and Perpetuation of Storytelling invites you to enjoy listening to oral storytelling and share your own, if you wish, virtually on Zoom. Join the fun on the 2nd Wednesday of the month, at 6:30 p.m. First time tellers to professional tellers are all welcome to these casual and supportive story swaps. For the Zoom links, email Sue at [email protected]. An Evening With Kiwanis for Kids The Downtown Akron Kiwanis Foundation is excited to announce David James, Akron Public Schools Superintendent, as the recipient of its David James Excellent Educator Award, and the LeBron James Family Foundation as the Kiwanis Community Advocate Award. Both awards will be presented at the Downtown Akron Kiwanis Foundation’s inaugural fundraising event, “An Evening With Kiwanis for Kids—Building Leaders, One Child at a Time.” This event, originally scheduled for Feb. 10, has been rescheduled for Sept. 29, at the John S. Knight Center in Akron. It is designed to recognize Akron school educators, celebrate student and community supporters, and promote youth service leadership throughout Akron-area schools, and will feature an awards presentation, cocktail hour, dinner, wine pull, and live auction. Sponsorship levels start at $150 per person/ business and individual reservations are $100 each. All proceeds benefit Akron-area Kiwanis Youth Leadership programs. To learn more or to become a sponsor, visit AkronKiwanisForKids.org or call (330) 777-2009.
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SM Events and Mimi Magazine invite you to enjoy a delicious lunch or dinner at the popular Michaud’s Catering & Event Center Grand Ballroom or the American-Croatian Lodge and be entertained by The Gatlin Show, featuring country music legend Darryl Gatlin, along with international talent Andrea Gatlin. Darryl Gatlin, a performer/singer/ songwriter since a young age, achieved success in Nashville with two albums on Sony/Epic Records, many performances at the Grand Ole Opry, and touring with stars like Reba McEntire, Alabama, and The Oak Ridge Boys. He earned a Billboard Top 40 Hit with “No Sir,” has three videos in the TNN Hall of Fame and has a huge fan base all over the country. Andrea Gatlin, Ohio native and former Miss Ohio, is an accomplished performer and writer. She is classically trained in opera, sings in six different languages, and has written and recorded on a hip-hop album. Darryl and Andrea, known as Gatlin, entertain audiences with their wide range of genres and positively captivating vocals. Two Days Only! Thursday, July 14, 2022 Michaud’s Catering & Event Center 16808 Pearl Road, Strongsville Lunch & Show: 12 p.m.; $65.00 each Dinner & Show: 6:30 p.m.; $65.00 each BYOB – Wash provided
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Meet the Artist | Brenda Glasure
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We carry Baby Back Ribs, St. Louis-style Ribs, and Beef Ribs. On Memorial Day weekend, there will be full slabs that are fully cooked that you can pick up and heat up. Or stop by the butcher counter if you want to slowly cook and baste your own ribs. We have our Miles Very Own homemade BBQ sauce available in classic, sweet and spicy. Plus you will find a nice selection of other locally made sauces.
Perfectly Imperfect Jewelry that invites you to create your own story.
hand-packed steakburgers We feature different homemade specialty burgers every week. The most popular is Frank’s Angus Steakburger made with ground short rib meat. The patties are made fresh daily— never frozen—and come in 1/3- or 1/2-pound sizes.
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renda, you are strong, smart and resilient. You can tread the terra on your own terms.” Years ago, during some health struggles, local jewelry designer Brenda Glasure was moved by this insightful comment from a friend. This interaction changed Brenda’s perspective, filling her with purpose and resolve. “Tread the Terra is sort of an anthem, reminding me that I have the power to affect change in my life,” Brenda says. Brenda first embarked on making jewelry in the late 1980s. “My husband and I had been living in different states for a few months at that point, as we both had job commitments to tackle,” explains Brenda. “One weekend, a friend showed up at my door with a few bottles of wine, an overnight bag and a boatload of polymer clay. We made all sorts of fun, big earrings.” After this foray into jewelry making, she was hooked. Brenda is largely selftaught but has worked with a few mentors through the years to help expand her metalworking skills. A typical piece of Tread the Terra jewelry begins as a sheet of silver, copper, bronze or gold fill. Due to arthritis in Brenda’s hands, her father, Don Russell, has helped her to adapt her process. He uses a hydraulic press or a weighted mallet with disc cutters to punch out basic shapes from the metal sheets. Brenda then uses these shapes to build her creations. She hammers, forms
and stamps them, often combining them with various gauges of wire. Metal mixing is often seen in her work: sterling silver and copper, copper and bronze and more. She continues with sanding, Brenda soldering, setting stones, Glasure antiquing and the final burnishing. From start to finish, every Tread the Terra piece is handmade. “I love the perfectly imperfect nature of handmade jewelry,” Brenda notes. Heavily influenced by adventure and nature, Brenda’s designs feature blossoms, compasses, maps, vines, leaves, insects and animals. Her pieces have been worn by local news personalities on air and have been shown and sold in juried gallery exhibitions, at BayArts in Bay Village and at River Light Gallery in Peninsula. “The women who own my pieces have a strong sense of themselves. They seek jewelry that expresses their stories in unique ways,” Brenda smiles. “I enjoy creating a necklace or earrings that begin on my workbench, through all the various steps of the making. My part of that story ends when the piece is sold and becomes a part of the wearer’s story. I really love that. It makes me so happy.” To reach Brenda, you can email her at [email protected]. To learn more about the artist, her work and to shop online, visit TreadTheTerraJewelry.com.
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arm, sunny days are finally here and we all want to spend more time outdoors. There’s nothing like sitting on a patio enjoying a glass of wine with friends. But nobody wants to drink hot wine. Red wines are best enjoyed at around 55 degrees, and we like our white wines a little colder. While a wine may start out nicely chilled, a few moments in the sun can really bring up the temperature. Some beverages are fine served in a metal or plastic insulated cup, but wine isn’t one of them. A key part of the wine drinking Susan De Carlo experience is enjoying it in elegant glass stemware in its pure form, without watering it down with ice. That said, if you have time to plan ahead, making ice cubes out of the wine you are drinking is a neat trick, though I wouldn’t try it with a red wine. The goal then is typically to keep the bottle cold and pour smaller servings into each glass. And the best way to keep a bottle cold
is with a bucket of ice or a wine chiller, often made of marble or stainless steel. There is also a tufted version which is a sleeve filled with liquid and stored in the freezer until ready to use. Another option is Corkcicle’s Air Wine Chiller, which is a combination chiller, aerator and pourer. Just freeze it for 90 minutes then insert Corkcicle’s it into your favorite bottle. Air Wine The pour-through feature Chiller allows oxygen to reach the wine for decanting and prevents you from having to remove the cork each time you pour a glass. We typically have both of these items in stock. And speaking of enjoying wine outdoors, the Regency Wine Sellers patio is now open. Come enjoy your favorite glass—in the sunshine.
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Dixie has a heart of gold, and she’s looking for someone to share it with.
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housing insecurities, there is often depression and anxiety. Both emotions are painful and aren’t just reserved for humanity. Pets feel the heartache, too. Dixie is trying to be a resilient little girl. At one-and-a-half years of age, this 20-pound miniature pincher was orphaned to an animal shelter. Once having lived a fulfilling and safe life, she now anxiously awaits an uncertain future. Dixie is dog social and missing her older canine companion. Sadly, her pet-parents moved to a community with a one-dog restriction. Her brother got to stay home, but she had to go. Now, unsure and confused, Dixie tries to be the perfect girl so that she will be adopted soon. Looking for a constant companion? Dixie will no doubt be the friend you are looking for. You may rescue her, but she will save you. Don’t delay, schedule a meet and greet today. Call 234-706-5501 to adopt. Pets are fully vetted, spay/neutered. Pay It Forward for Pets is a 501c3 non-profit organization. Tax-deductible donations can be sent to 751 Delaware Ave., Akron, OH 44303. Visit PayItForwardForPets.org.
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y wife is a strategic planner by both vocation and genetic predisposition. She’s always ready with a Band-aid or one of those tiny screwdrivers to open the battery compartment of a grandchild’s toy. So I was shocked when she agreed to drive south with me for a belated spring break vacation with no plan—not a single hotel or dinner reservation. On the morning of April 23 (the 40th anniversary of our first date) we just hit the road like Thelma and Louise. We did have a general itinerary: spend the first night in Birmingham, Alabama, and have breakfast the next morning with my wife’s cousin before heading down to Columbus, Georgia, our hometown, to visit her parents for a couple of days. Then we’d scoot across the state to Savannah, up to Charleston, South Carolina, then back to Northeast Ohio. It didn’t happen this way. On the way to B’ham we realized we’d be passing through Nashville, which seemed like a much better place to spend the night, so we booked a room at a swanky hotel featuring a pink interior, a giant Minnie Pearl rug hanging above the front desk, chandeliers made of hoop skirts, and a rooftop bar with a 7-foot tall bust of Dolly Parton serving as a selfie backdrop. In our room, a portrait of Dolly overlooked our four-poster, pinkcurtained bed. Most of the guests were twenty-something young women in miniskirts, cowboy boots, and midriff tops exposing diamond-studded belly buttons and more ink than the local library, so I asked a woman at the front desk if this was some kind of Dallas Cowboy cheerleader convention. “No,” she replied. “Why do you ask?” That evening a Lyft driver took us to a hip oyster bar. He was from Poland via Turkey and was doing a culinary internship at a restaurant in the city. His school gave him the choice of Miami, Nashville or Denver and, like Goldilocks, he thought one was too hot, one was too cold and Nashville was just right. When I told him he was welcome to join us in Cleveland, he asked, “Is that a state?” I wanted to laugh, but quickly realized there are 50 states in our great nation and learning them all is as difficult for him as it would be for me to learn the 44 countries of Europe. To the untrained ear, Iowa and Mississippi—both Native American names—sound just as strange as Moldova and Liechtenstein. That evening my wife’s cousin called to say her daughter’s softball tournament in Atlanta was running long and she would not be able to meet us in Birmingham as planned, so the next morning we drove to my wife’s parents’ house where we enjoyed my mother-in-law’s famous Sunday pot roast dinner. The next night we were supposed to meet 36 mimi | May 2022
R ecipe | The Starving Chef my Uncle Ray and a few cousins for dinner in Phenix City, Alabama, but a sinkhole appeared in the middle of Crawford Road and closed down traffic. My cousins saw the sinkhole as further evidence that we are indeed in the End Times and canceled our dinner in order to stay home and prepare to be raptured. The next morning after visiting my uncle, my wife’s recently paid-off German luxury sedan died in the middle of an intersection and I watched as it was hauled away by a tow truck. A service manager called later to say a bolt holding up a transmission cooling line had fallen out, causing the line to drop against the axle, which rubbed a hole in it allowing our transmission fluid to leak out all over East Alabama.
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The Best Laid Plans by Mitch Allen The repair took three days and cost two mortgage payments. It turns out transmission fluid in said German luxury sedan runs $93 a quart, so I suggested they fill the transmission with Moët & Chandon. It would be cheaper. I saw the car trouble as a blessing, however. We had broken down in front of our former high school, a mile from my in-laws’ house instead of on a mountainous Kentucky interstate beside a runaway truck ramp. Rather than hanging out for three days, we decided to drive to Ft. Walton Beach in the panhandle of Florida. My wife’s parents graciously loaned us their car and four hours later we were drinking margaritas on the beach. It was late-April—after spring break and before summer vacation—so it was easy to get a last-minute, ocean-front room. And because of the timing, there were few kids. The beach was dotted only with the middleaged and moderately obese, so we fit right in. We could struggle to rise from our beach chairs with no fear of judgement. Two days later while sitting on the beach contemplating our departure, my wife held my hand and said, “This is not the plan, but I’ve seen enough antebellum stuff in my life. Can we skip Savannah and Charleston? I want to stay here on the beach with you.” In that moment I fell in love with her again. I texted my father-in-law to ask if he would mind driving the newly repaired German luxury sedan a few more days so we could stay in Florida. He texted back, “Sure. Stay as long as you want. Y’all have fun.” And we did. —[email protected]
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his “gourmet-style” potato salad enhances traditional ingredients to take a standard side dish and transform it into the talk of the shindig. All American Potato Salad Prep time: 1 hour plus 2 hours chill time Makes: 6-8 servings Ingredients 6-8 medium- to large-sized red skin potatoes, washed 4 eggs 3 T white vinegar 3 ribs celery, chopped 2 Claussen’s dill pickle spears, finely chopped 1 C Duke’s mayonnaise 1 T apple cider vinegar 1 t whole grain mustard ½ C red onion, finely chopped ½ t dill seed 2-3 T fresh parsley, finely chopped ½ t smoked paprika ½ t prepared yellow mustard Salt & pepper, to taste
Here’s How 1. Wash the potatoes thoroughly. Place whole potatoes into a large pot and cover
with an inch of water. Bring the pot to a rolling boil and cook for 30-40 minutes. You want to slightly overcook the potatoes so that they are firm in the center and very soft around the outside. 2. Prep a bowl with one cup of water and a half cup ice. In a smaller pot, add the white vinegar and eggs. Cover the eggs with an inch of water and bring to a boil, then cover and remove from the heat. Let the eggs continue to cook for another 8-10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the eggs to the ice bath to cool. Peel the eggs and chop finely. 3. Drain the potatoes. While they are still hot, use a sharp knife to cut into quarters. Place the chopped potatoes into a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. 4. While the potatoes are still steaming, add the chopped celery, pickles and red onion. 5. Then add the apple cider vinegar, mayonnaise, whole grain mustard, dill seed, smoked paprika and yellow mustard. Add two tablespoons of fresh parsley and the chopped eggs. Fold together. 6. Chill the potato salad for at least two hours. The flavors will continue to develop as it chills. Garnish with the remaining parsley. Serve as a side at your next summer cookout or barbecue. Enjoy! Like The Starving Chef on Facebook and subscribe on YouTube for weekly recipes. Find this recipe, and many others, on TheStarvingChefBlog.com.
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