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This historical Richfield Village home at 3967 Brecksville Rd. was built circa 1860 and photographed in 1895. After an ex-tensive facelift and restoration by Mike and Alice Jeromin, it is now home to Alice Jeromin’s veterinary practice. See story on page 4. Photo by N. Mazak

2 ........... Recreation district bond issue, tax levy on November ballot

6 ........... Designer suggests architectural guidelines for historic district

7 ........... Town Trust grant applications available

9 ........... Village considers allowing Saturday burials; cemetery costs likely to increase

11 ....... Fire chief, assistant ask for additional staffing

15 ....... Township trustees continue to replace service equipment

19 ....... Board approves Boroff’s resignation for retirement

20 ....... Examining the changes for public employment retirees

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Tree Lighting, movies will illuminate holiday season

on Nov. 28“Come Home for the Holidays”

and participate in Richfield’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, Nov. 28.

The festivities, sponsored by the Richfield Civic Organization, will begin at 6 p.m. at the southeast corner of Broadview and West Streetsboro Roads. Attendees will each receive a miniature lantern to help light the night for the tra-ditional tree lighting and singing of carols. Following the arrival of Santa, the revelers will head over to the Masonic Hall, where they’ll receive this year’s special Santa pin (a limited supply of past pins will also be available) as well as enjoy cookies, hot chocolate and punch.

Younger participants will have the opportunity to visit with Santa and some of his assistants from the North Pole.

The Recreation Department will host a holiday movie at the Masonic Temple at approximately 7:45 p.m. ∞

Recreation district bond issue, tax levy on November election ballotTownship voters also will decide police measure

by Adam SpektorResidents of Richfield Village and

Richfield Township will have an oppor-tunity to cast two votes on Tuesday, Nov. 4, that will determine the fate of the 330 acres that make up the Crowell/Hilaka property, a former Girl Scout camp.

The Richfield Joint Recreation District placed two issues on the ballot related to acquiring and operating the site as a public park. Issue 10 is a bond for the purpose of “constructing, furnishing, equipping and otherwise improving recreational facilities and acquiring, clearing, improving and equipping their sites,” according to ballot language. The 1.25-mill bond is in the principle amount of $7.1 million to be repaid annually over a maximum of 28 years.

Issue 11, according to the ballot, is “for the purpose of the parks and recreational purposes, including acquiring, maintain-ing and operating recreational facilities and community centers.” The issue is a 10-year, 0.5-mill levy.

The bond issue would cost residents $43 annually for every $100,000 of tax valuation, while the levy would cost residents $17 for every $100,000 of tax valuation.

Richfield Village Councilman Mike Lyons explained the two sides to the issue. “There is a cost to be paid, but there’s also something to be obtained. Both things can happen,” he said. “On one side, there is an increase in taxes that would be imposed, but on the other, this would preserve natural, beautiful property with features that the commu-nity and public could access and utilize for years.”

While the recreational district hopes for both issues to pass, there is still potential for preservation and access if one passes and the other doesn’t. Accord-ing to Lyons, if the bond issue – which deals more with the acquisition of the property – passes, the board will need to reconsider how to fund operational costs for maintaining the property, which is where funding from the levy would primarily go.

“It’s more difficult to interpret the other way around, though,” Lyons said. “If the tax levy passes, but the bond issue doesn’t, the board would need to go back to the drawing board to consider how to move forward.”

If neither issue passes, it doesn’t signify the end of Crowell/Hilaka, although it

is one potential option.“The board could simply drop the ef-

fort,” Lyons said. “Or the community and the board could reassess and evaluate the next steps and see if there’s another way to approach the issue. It’s all very speculative at this point.”

Police levyTownship residents have another tax

issue to consider: a renewal and increase of the existing police levy. This levy constitutes a renewal of 3.5 mills and an increase of 1.2 mills, eqauling a 4.7-mill levy. According to the ballot, this levy will go toward “providing and maintain-ing motor vehicles, communications and other equipment used directly in the operation of a police district and the payment of salaries of police personnel.”

For more information, see the town-ship trustees article on page 14. ∞

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Military family advocate to speak at Revere Veterans Day assemblyJane Hor ton

is a military and political consul-tant, veterans and military family advocate, writer and commenta-tor. She is the speaker at the Re-vere High School Veterans Day program on Nov. 11.

She is the Gold Star Wife of SPC Chris-topher Horton, an Army sniper killed in action on Sept. 9, 201,1 in Paktia, Afghanistan.

She is a military family advisor for Con-cerned Veterans for America and has trav-eled the country on two Defend Freedom Tours, activating grass-roots support from veterans, military families and civilians support so they can fight for their country on the home front.

The day’s events will begin at 9:15 a.m. Nov. 11 in the Revere High School caf-eteria with a complimentary breakfast for veterans and their guests. Guests will then gather the school-wide assembly.

The event will include a presentation

of special music by the Revere High School Symphonic Choir, a POW/MIA ceremony, multimedia presentations and a time of recognizing those present who have served our country.

The district invites all residents of the community to attend. Veterans should

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contact Claudia Sarcyk at 330-523-3202 or Jack Cooper at 330-666-4155, ext. 633318 by Nov. 7. Assistance for guests with disabilities will be available. Parking will be reserved on the south side of the building closest to the football field, near the entrance by the “hole in the wall.” ∞

March and service to honor veterans

AMVETS Post 176 will celebrate Veterans Day at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 11. Participants will march from the Richfield Historical Society to the Veterans Memorial. A short service will follow. Mayor Bobbie Beshara will attend and give a short speech.

The event is open to the public. Chili and coffee will be served at the AMVETS Post after the ceremony. ∞

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After extensive renovations, Mike and Alice Jeromin stand proudly outside their historic building on Broadview Road in downtown Richfield. Photo by N. Mazak

Veterinary clinic is the site of downtown Richfield’s earliest restorations

Editor’s note: With the recent reassessments and analysis related to the design and style of buildings in the Richfield Historic District, The Richfield Times is taking a closer look at the history and changes in some of these buildings. by Nancy Hudec

The first historic home Mike and Alice Jeromin renovated had pigs and rats in the basement. Another historical gem they rented had snake issues. Yet the Jeromins were not deterred, they simply worked through their historic home renovation obstacles.

Six homes later, with two in Richfield Village, the Jeromins are resting on their architectural rehab laurels.

Their Richfield masterpiece at 3967 Broadview Rd. across from the Taverne of Richfield is home to Alice Jeromin’s veterinary practice. The building is also one of the first Richfield Village homes to get a facelift.

“We purchased the house in 1997,” said Mike Jeromin, “and it took about a year for my friend Jim Shultzman, who is a contractor, and I, to finish it.”

The two men did the work after the original contractor they contacted told them to take down all the original wood-

work and replace it. “We did not want to do that because

we felt it was an important historic part of the house,” said Alice.

The Jeromins not only repainted the original woodwork, they also kept the original casings and doors. However, they did redo just about everything else. From re-plumbing to re-wiring, re-insulating and reworking interior rooms, the couple made what was once old seem “new but

old” again.“We also decided to put an addition in

the back of the original house for Alice’s examination rooms,” said Mike. “I think we added about 1,000 square feet. Plus, we made the roof tin, which, while it is not the original material, is in keep-ing with building roofs in the Western Reserve.”

According to Case Western Reserve University and the Western Reserve Historical Society’s Encyclopedia of Cleveland History, the Western Reserve encompassed approximately 3.3 million acres of land in what is now northeastern Ohio. The northern Ohio settlers often repeated the structure styles of the New England towns from which they came. Many buildings in new settlements were designed in Greek Revival, Georgian and Federal styles.

The Jeromin house is considered Greek Revival, meaning it was built sometime between 1820 and 1850. Although the Je-romins do not have a documented date of construction, the building’s side entrance, corner posts, wood siding, gabled roof and double-hung windows are associ-ated with the Greek Revival style. The Jeromins’ classic white home also has an “L” floor plan with a primary entrance door flanked by equally spaced windows, also hallmarks of the Greek Revival style.

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Alice Jeromin’s veterinary practice used to be a residential eyesore when the Jeromins purchased it in 1997. This photo shows the poor state of the building from its backyard.

R24 VETERINARY CLINIC IS THE SITE OF DOWN-TOWN RICHFIELD’S EARLIEST RESTORATIONS

The storage barn on the Jeromins’ property had to undergo renovation, too. Photos courtesy of A. Jeromin

“We do not have any ghosts, bad vibes or unusual sights or sounds,” said Alice. “And outside of some old keys and medi-cine bottles, we did not find any unusual objects in the basement or the walls.”

What they did find was asbestos under the original siding. They had it removed, saved the siding, and repainted it. It was another piece of the historical pie they salvaged.

“I’ve always respected the historical value of things so I think that is what has drawn me into historic renovations,” said Alice.

Mike agreed and cited his love of “old barns” as being what led him to disas-semble and reassemble the Strongsville grainery they use as a garage.

“When I saw this grainery, I was originally going to look for a barn in

Strongsville,” he said. “The barn was too big for this property but the grainery was perfect. We took it apart, brought it here and rebuilt it,” he said.

With their renovated office 16 years old, the Jeromins are not looking for another project.

“I think we’re done,” said Alice. “Al-though, there is our Florida house we’ve been updating.” ∞

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Designer suggests architectural guidelines for historic districtEditor’s note: One building at a time,

historic structures in the heart of Richfield Village have been restored in the past two decades. Urban planner Bob Parry inspired the effort in 1991, when he warned that the quaint village appearance would disappear without a united effort to preserve it. It was his warning that inspired the formation of the Richfield Town Trust, which has sup-ported the property owners in their rehab efforts.by Nancy Hudec

Greek Revival is the predominate style; clapboard siding the most common fa-cade and when it comes to color, white wins out over second-place finishers gray and beige. Because of the Richfield His-toric District Resolution and the work of designer and urban planner Bob Parry, the style and details of buildings in the Rich-field Historic District have been defined.

According to Parry, who was hired by the Village Planning Commission to set historic district design guidelines, the Richfield Historic District Resolution lists 156 addresses for buildings within the historic district. Sixty-eight are historic

century buildings and 41 have specified dates of construction, the majority being before the Civil War.

Parry’s report also illustrates the pre-dominate Greek Revival style built between 1820-1850, Italianate from 1845-1875, Queen Anne from 1880-1910 and Stick, Victorian Vernacular

and Georgian Colonial from 1870-1920. Greek Revival style was determined to be the most common historic building form in the Richfield portion of the former Western Reserve.

With specifications of each historic style established in his initial August report, Parry met with administration and plan-ning commission officials and revised his design guidelines on Aug. 26 and Oct. 1. Of revisions made and suggested by plan-ning commission members, a language change from “should” to “shall” raised the most questions.

In an Oct. 15 planning commission meeting, Roger Swan, council repre-sentative to the Planning and Zoning Commission, suggested the language change, which made the plan more historical restoration requirements than guidelines, be put before the residents at a public meeting. Planning and Zoning Director Brian Frantz also suggested the law director review the language change. A public meeting on the changes from “should” to “shall” in design guidelines is scheduled for Nov. 25 at 7:30 p.m. at the Village Hall.

In its current form, Parry’s 10 proposal outlined design standards for all buildings within the historic district:

• Buildings shall be rectangular or a series of rectangular forms of one to two stories high.

• Wings and additions shall be at 90 degrees to the main structure and of a lower height in stories and/or roof peak.

• Styles shall be comparable to or match building styles of existing historic struc-tures, which are substantially “Western Reserve” in character.

• Roofs shall be in gable form, with front or side orientation, but a hip-form roof is acceptable.

• Building details shall include elements appropriate to the style of the structure and promote the historic nature of the district.

• Windows shall be double hung with panes of one over one, two over two or six over six, depending on the style of the building. Shutters shall be sized to match the width and the height of the windows so they are in the same dimension as one half the width of the window opening and the full length of the window opening.

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Designer and urban planner Bob Parry. Photo by N. Hudec

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grants in 2015. The 501(c)(3) organization has committed up to $25,000 for matching commercial grants this year and up to $1,500 for residential grants.

To qualify for a commercial grant, the properties must be located in the center-of-town historic district, which is framed by High Street and Grant Street on Broadview Road and by Grant Street and Southern Road on Route 303.

To qualify for a residential grant, the home must be located on Broadview Road, between Rusticwood Trail and the West Richfield Cemetery, or Route 303, between Brecksville Road and Southern Road or on High, Grant or Mill streets.

Only properties that have a commercial use will qualify for commercial grants, and only properties that are used for a residence will qualify for a residential grant. The grant may pay for one-half or less of any project cost.

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• Facades shall be horizontal siding in wood clapboard or cement board that appears to be clapboard. Architectural vinyl, thickness equal to 0.046 inch or greater to duplicate wood or clapboard and shingles may be used. Red-fired brick and stone may also be used for facades. Victorian shingle siding may be second-ary material. Windows shall be wood, vinyl-clad wood, full vinyl or fiberglass. Shingle roofs should be black, gray, dark brown or dark green.

• Primary building color shall be white if the building is sided. Gray or earth tones may be used. In the Vernacular Victorian, Stick and Italianate styles, dark colors such green, blue or ochre shall be used. Brick facades shall be red.

• Trim colors shall be complementary to the building main color. Earth tone colors are also acceptable. Shutters shall be black or a dark color. Vernacular Victorian style may include two contrasting colors in shutter and trim.

• Garages shall be detached, or attached so that entrance doors are on the rear or the side of the building. No garage doors of an attached garage shall face the street.

“We had Bob Parry, who designed Crocker Park and did some work with the village before, come up with standards for historic restoration,” said Charles Boester, chairman of the Richfield Village Planning and Zoning Committee. “We are reviewing them and

consider this a work in progress.”After the public meeting, the committee

and the administration will again review the guidelines. A final revised report must be voted on and accepted by planning committee members before heading to village council for approval. ∞

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Mayor’s Corner

By Mayor Bobbie Beshara

Election Day. Election day is Tuesday, Nov. 4. The village polling location is at the United Church of Christ on West Streetsboro Road.

Brush and leaf pick-up. The village of Richfield brush pickup continues, and our leaf pick up program has started for our residents. Please place your leaves as

close to the road as possible for proper pickup. Find more information on these programs at our service department page on the village website.

Community dates to remember. Nov. 15, 22, 29; Dec. 6 and 13 are Holly Days at the Eastwood House from 9 a.m.-noon; December 14 at 2 p.m. is the Senior Cen-ter Annual Christmas Tea.

Thanksgiving. Happy Thanksgiving to all of our residents, our military, council, board members, our many organizations, Richfield businesses and the staff of the village of Richfield and their families. We hope you have a very relaxing and enjoy-able time with your families and friends.

Rubbish. Pickup days vary by location.

See the service department/trash sec-tion of our website for pickup days and recycling information or call the service department at 330-659-9201, ext. 5.

Rumpke does not collect on Thanksgiv-ing Day. Nov. 27 and 28’s trash will be delayed by one day due to Thanksgiving.

November meetingsPark Board – First Monday, 7 p.m., Rec-

reation Building. Council – Regular meetings first and

third Tuesday, 8 p.m.; caucus, 7:45. Work sessions, 6:30 p.m. preceding regular meetings, Village Hall.

Planning Commission – second and fourth Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., Village Hall.

BZA – second Wednesday of April, June, August and October and/or as needed, 8 p.m.; caucus, 7:30, Village Hall.

Human Services Commission – third Wednesday of January, April, July and October, 7 p.m., Senior Center.

Tree and Landscape Commission – As needed, check village website.

Cemetery Board – As needed, check vil-lage website. Mayor’s contact information:

[email protected], or call 330-659-9201, ext. 222. Village website is richfieldvillageohio.org. ∞

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Village considers allowing Saturday burials; cemetery costs likely to increase

by Sue SerdinakOct. 4 village council work session and council meeting

Richfield Village Council had the first reading of an ordinance to increase the cemetery interment fees.

Current fees for a burial are $400 for res-idents, $500 for non-residents and $335 for veterans. The proposed fees are $500 for residents, $600 for non-residents. The veteran charge would not change.

The interment cost of cremations would also increase. Current cost for residents is $100 and the new cost would be $150. For non-residents the current cost is $150 and the proposed cost is $200.

In addition to these fees, the cost for plots, graves and lots is $400 for residents, $525 for non-residents and $325 for veterans. Those costs would not change.

Service Director Melanie Baker said the increases would enable overtime pay to the service department to allow for Saturday burials. Currently the village does not accommodate Saturday burials.

Council suspended the second reading on this ordinance with council members Barbara Lanford and Michael Wheeler voting against eliminating one of the readings.

Village treeAt the work session, councilman Jim

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Council also discussed a recommenda-tion from McKay that would require the arborist to approve all tree plantings in new developments.

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property for the planned water tower. She did not specify the location of the property, but indicated it is not in the historic district.

Councilman Mike Lyons, who re-searched several sites and charted the dif-ferent elevations and respective height of a tower, said the proposed location would require a taller tower because the elevation is lower than the sites on Broadview Road,

near the West Richfield Cemetery and in Richfield Woods Park.

However, Lyons said the 50 psi (pounds per square inch of pressure in the water lines) could be maintained throughout the village except in a few higher areas where the psi would be closer to 40.

Beshara said that Cleveland would pur-chase the land for the proposed site at fair market value. Negotiations are ongoing be-tween Cleveland and the property owner.

Mayor’s responseBeshara read a two-page response to a

letter to the editor that was printed in the October Richfield Times. She defended her administration’s financial policies and said the 37.5-hour workweek of the vil-lage staff was established in 1981.

Appropriations increasedCouncil had the first reading on a

resolution to increase appropriations for 2014 to cover several funds. The police fund needed $68,000 to cover an over-time forecast and to cover the salary and benefits to reinstate an employee. The fire fund needed $71,750 to cover part-time salaries and fringe benefit expenses and to purchase training and equipment.

Lanford questioned the additional costs for overtime and part-time staffing. Fire Chief Jason Mihalek explained that the fire department has had injuries that have resulted in 665 hours of Workers Compensation claims and 612 hours of sick pay.

Other businessCouncil unanimously approved the ap-

pointment of Carolyn Sullivan as council clerk at an annual salary of $10,772. The appointment is effective through the January 2015 council organizational meeting. She replaces Rebecca Gardiner, who resigned because she is having a new grandchild, according to council Vice President Rick Hudak.

Sullivan is the third clerk appointed by council this year. She has served in that position in past years.

Council unanimously approved provid-ing dispatch services to Valley Fire District at a cost of $29,998 annually.

The cost for road construction projects has been $226,232 lower this year than was originally appropriated.

In his report, Frantz stated that Ameri-can Roadway Logistics has applied for a permit to construct a storage building on its property at 3920 Congress Parkway. Also, Frontier Tank has applied for a permit to build a 7,295-square-foot ad-dition to its building at 3800 Congress Parkway. ∞

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Fire chief, assistant ask for additional staffingby Rose Marie FioreOct. 21 work session and council meeting

Richfield Assistant Fire Chief Phil McLean gave a list of reasons why he and Fire Chief Jason Mihalek would like to add a full-time captain to the fire department roster.

McLean said the captain would work from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and would assist with fire prevention, training, business inspec-tions and school programs. He said there are 192 commercial buildings in Richfield Village and Richfield Township.

Mihalek said that often the department’s fire inspections at commercial buildings are interrupted when the department receives an emergency call. He said it is disruptive to the inspections and difficult to reschedule with the businesses.

Council President Rick Hudak asked, “Does it need to be someone of this pay scale and rank?”

Mihalek indicated that a more junior employee would not have the experience needed to run a fire-prevention bureau, run shifts, provide training and operate as a medic when needed.

Hudak responded that it is the mayor’s job to include this in the budget and cautioned that this is a substantial and ongoing com-mitment. He added that in five years, the cost would amount to the cost of purchasing a new fire truck, referring to the $600,000 truck the village purchased this year.

The new position would pay about $70,000 annually, plus benefits.

Councilman Roger Swan said that he sup-ports this position and feels that inspections are important. He said that former Chief Joseph Stopak had the county do some of the inspections.

Councilman Mike Lyons pointed out that utilizing time management might help the current staff do fire inspections during their shifts.

“We need to look at this broadly and see how we are managing our time,” he said.

Lyons said that using information sup-plied by the department, he calculated that it receives an average of 1.16 calls during the 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. shift when the captain would work. He also calculated that the department receives an average of 2.51 calls during the three shifts of a 24-hour day, based on 726 calls logged in the 290 days of 2014.

Mihalek distributed to council the call log from a recent day in which four EMS

calls were received. He stated that members of the department needed to abandon an inspection to respond to the calls.

Lyons rebutted, saying that this would be an unusual day and there must be some days when there are no calls.

In analyzing the log, CouncilwomanBar-bara Lanford questioned why six to eight people responded to these health emergen-cies. The log indicates that 38.66 personnel hours were logged for the four calls.

Lyons added, “For the number of calls per day, we have a very large investment [in the fire department]. We need to look at it broadly.”

Mihalek said he is concerned that at cur-rent staffing levels, there could be a time when on-site staff can’t respond quickly

enough to an emergency if there are two simultaneous calls. He said that he is often off-site at meetings and McLean is busy with training.

Mihalek said he is trying to generate more money for the department to offset the cost of a captain by charging more to provide medical transport. Finance Director Sandy Turk said transport fees generates about $170,000 per year. Richfield residents are not required to pay more than what their insurance pays for the service.

The administration presented this request about the same time last year, but it was set aside to get council’s approval to purchase a fire truck.

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ing the administration for more information before the next meeting.

Route 21 CurbingAt the meeting, council heard a second

reading to request that the Ohio Depart-ment of Transportation install curbs and gutters on state Route 21 from the Ohio

Turnpike to the Cuyahoga County line at a cost of $170,000. Councilman Jim Kahoe voted against suspending the third reading of this resolution. Council will have a third reading at the next meeting.

At the work session, village engineer Moe Darwish from GDP Group recommended that the village follow through with schedul-

ing the work with ODOT to help contain stormwater runoff in that area. He said the project is necessary and would not intrude into the main travel lanes or unnecessarily damage the recent repaving of the roads in that area.

He said the work was not done at the same time that ODOT repaved the roadway this summer because “there was some miscom-munication on their end.”

Lanford asked if the village has considered also curbing farther south of the turnpike rather than just the short distance north of the turnpike. Darwish said his firm did not study this area.

Sewer problemsKinross Lakes and Glencairn Forest devel-

oper Jim Biggar complained to council that the village has not allowed sewer installation to proceed on one of his lots. His project manager, Denny Kolp, showed plans with an approval signature in 2012, but now the service director is requiring a different and more extensive sewer connection.

In a heated exchange, Service Director Melanie Baker said Summit County ap-proved the plot but she did not approve the sewer. The issue was not resolved.

LegislationAt the meeting council, heard a second

reading of a resolution to increase 2014 appropriations for the police fund in the amount of $68,000 for an overtime fore-cast and to cover the salary and benefits to reinstate an employee. The fire fund also needed $71,750 to cover part-time salaries and benefit expenses and to purchase train-ing and equipment.

Council unanimously approved an ordi-nance enacting the new cemetery fee sched-ule and an ordinance to expand the sewer district to connect to a home on Alger Road.

ReportsMayor Bobbie Beshara said that village

officials are conscientiously preparing pro-tocols to deal with the Ebola situation and have attended meetings with health officials throughout the county and state.

Planning and Zoning Director Brian Frantz reported that Cavalier Distributing is moving from Brecksville to Richfield, bringing about 30 employees. He said the planning commission has issued a permit to allow the company to begin making repairs and improvements to a building at 3940 Congress Parkway, where it will be housed. ∞

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By Fiscal Officer Laurie Pinney

Township Corner

General electionIn addition to races for state, county,

district and judicial positions, the Nov. 4 general election ballot has four tax issues up for consideration by Richfield Town-ship constituents. Issues 10 and 11 are 1.25 and .50 mills, respectively, of pro-posed new taxes for the recently created Richfield Joint Recreation District. Issue 12 is for the Summit County proposed 0.25 percent sales tax increase.

Issue 55 is a request by the Richfield Township Trustees for a renewal of an existing continuous levy for police ser-vices, with a proposed increase of 1.2 mills. If approval is granted, property owners would pay $148 per year for each $100,000 of property valuation. The ex-isting levy brings in about $495,884 per year. The township currently contracts with the village of Richfield for police services and the cost for services this year was $584,220, which calculates to an average of less than $600 per household. The 2012 to 2014 contract, which expires on Dec. 31, had built-in increases of 3.3

percent per year and it stands to reason that it would be difficult to negotiate the same level of service in future years if projected income falls short of the current-year cost by more than $88,000.

If contract negotiations are successful in keeping future-year cost increases between three percent and four percent, the town-ship does not expect to be back before the voters for at least five or six years for another police levy request. It should be noted that township property owners were paying 6.5 mills for a combination of three police levies before the town-ship first contracted with the village for services. This amount was reduced to 3.6 mills in 2001 and then reduced again to 3.5 mills in 2006. We hope our residents will give careful consideration to the need for reliable safety services as their votes are cast on the tax issues before them.

Service department fire recoveryFollowing a fire and nearly total loss of

service department assets in August, the trustees have moved quickly to bring the department to recovery and provide un-interrupted service for the winter season. Two trucks damaged in the fire have been repaired and brought back into service and two new trucks and a backhoe have been ordered, with expected delivery before the snow flies.

The restocking of the smaller tools, equipment and materials is a massive undertaking, but inventories are being

replenished as needed for ongoing opera-tions. The temporary service headquarters on Broadview Road provided by the vil-lage are very much appreciated, but the trustees are working as quickly as possible to construct a new township government center on the former service department site.

Current residents or business owners who undertake construction of a new building or addition are often shocked by the number of state, county and lo-cal permitting processes added in recent years. The township is bound to these same bureaucratic processes in build-ing and has even more hoops to jump through as a governmental agency. It can be frustrating, but fortunately the trustees are experienced in public service and comprehend the need to take on the demanding process to secure the best outcome for building a combined govern-ment center at the lowest reasonable cost to our residents.

Township meetings and noticesRegular trustees meetings are scheduled

for 10 a.m. Nov. 6, and 6:30 p.m. Nov. 20. The Board of Zoning Appeals applica-tion deadline is Nov. 3, for the Nov. 17 meeting and Dec. 1, for the Dec. 15 meet-ing. The Zoning Commission meets at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 13. All meetings are held in the Richfield Township Administrative Office, located at 4410 Streetsboro Rd.

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Trustees continue to replace service equipment, accept lease agreement for funding

by Adam SpektorOct. 2 regular trustees meeting

The Richfield Township Trustees con-tinued to refine the manner in which they are replenishing the service department equipment supply.

Following the purchase of two new trucks — a 2015 Ford F-550 and a 2015 Freightliner M2-106 for a combined amount of $185,389 — at a Sept. 11 special meeting, the trustees agreed upon a lease option for this purchase. This seven-year municipal lease purchase plan with First Merit Bank would cover the costs of the trucks and a used backhoe. The lease is for $250,000 with an interest rate of 3.6 percent.

“First Merit is a known entity,” said Township Administrator Mindy Remec. “They are the bank we use; there are no early termination fees.”

The lease option is part of a larger plan

for rebuilding that also incorporates the township’s desire to build a new admin-istration building.

“The more money we keep available to us in a variety of formats – cash, lease op-tions, things like that – gives us more por-tions as we look forward to the building,” said Fiscal Officer and Zoning Director Laurie Pinney. “If we can get the build-ings done without having to go for loans because we got leases for the vehicles, we may be able to reduce some of our costs for the whole comprehensive project.”

Plans for a proposed township adminis-tration building stalled following an Aug. 19 fire that left the township without its service department building and a major-ity of its equipment.

“At our Sept. 18 meeting, after looking at options and properties for purchas-ing and building buildings, the trustees decided not to pursue any at this time

after an executive session,” said Trustee Chair Janet Jankura with regard to the administration building.

In continuing to replace service de-partment equipment, however, Trustee Bob Luther suggested that the township purchase a used 2002 Case backhoe from Southeastern Equipment for $39,900. According to Luther, a used backhoe would serve the township just as well as a new one.

“These tractors are made to last for years,” he said. “I have a 1962 one that still works.”

Following discussion, the trustees unanimously approved motions to pur-chase the used backhoe and accept the municipal lease agreement.

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West Streetsboro roads expressed concerns related to a neighbor who they claimed is shooting firearms excessively and at inopportune times.

“I know you’re allowed to discharge firearms in the township. I have no problem with that,” said resident Tom Wehner. “My problem is the manner in which it’s done, the noise that’s created by it.”

“Sometimes I have to leave home, it’s so disturbing,” said resident Christina Merk. “I don’t think it’s right to be driven out of your home. It’s intimidating and it has to be dangerous.”

According to Wehner, the resident will fire shots every two to three seconds for two to three consecutive hours, often on weekend afternoons. He suggested that police follow up and attempt to enforce Summit County’s noise ordinance.

“We have investigated to some extent, and it’s been reported on at least one oc-casion that the ordinance, as interpreted by the Summit County prosecutor, [relates to] a daily occurrence that lasts for several hours,” said Richfield Police Chief Keith Morgan. “That’s not going to solve our problem.”

Morgan suggested that the neighbors mediate, although one resident said that

efforts to do so have not worked.“We’ve talked about public shooting

ranges, a silencer, smaller rifle, compro-mising on if someone’s having a picnic and not doing it then,” said resident Chris Merk. “They’re not cooperating.”

The neighbor in question did not at-tend the meeting and, therefore, was unavailable to comment.

Emergency services businessEarlier in the meeting, Morgan report-

ed that the police department received 207 calls in the township during Sep-tember and notified residents to contact police if they see people driving ATVs in parks and prohibited areas around power lines.

Fire Lieutenant Jason Purkey reported that the Richfield Fire Department re-ceived 15 EMS calls and five fire calls in the township during September.

While the trustees did not discuss the 4.7-mill police levy on the upcoming Nov. 4 election ballot, they did unani-mously approve a resolution submitting a three-year levy renewal and increase for township fire and EMS services from Richfield Village for the Feb. 3 election. The levy would increase from 3.2 mills to 3.4 mills.

“At this point, we are estimating that we will have about $16,000 carryover in

the fire fund to contribute to next year’s contract [with Richfield Village],” said Pinney. “We’re anticipating next year after that, we’ll have a shortage of funds, presuming that there are increases to the contract.”

According to Pinney, the fire contract increases approximately 3 percent an-nually.

JEDD zoning regulations Pinney also brought up an issue

related to what she said were “re-peated requests for variances” in the Joint Economic Development District (JEDD) between Richfield Township, Richfield Village and Brecksville to ac-commodate businesses.

“We’ve gotten concerns raised by the JEDD board that we’re not getting devel-opment in this district,” she said, opening discussion related to changes in zoning codes for the area.

JEDD board Chair Jim Koewler argued that the zoning code establishes barriers that are too high to allow for economic development.

“The big one we think is the setback of at least 100 feet,” said Koewler. “All other JEDDs in Summit County have a setback of a maximum of 100 feet. I un-derstand the purpose of that, but it takes out a lot of the property … It scares away businesses that might want to come here. The hurdles look too high for them to even contact us or the property owner.”

Koewler also suggested that the re-quired buffer walls in the zoning code be made with something other than concrete, such as polymer or recycled materials.

“Concrete reflects sound; it doesn’t absorb sound,” he said. “Even the resi-dents would be better served if it wasn’t concrete … their own noise is reflected back at them.”

Pinney and the trustees agreed to re-view the JEDD zoning regulations and report back at the Nov. 6 regular trustee meeting.

In another zoning issue, the trustees unanimously passed a motion amending the township’s zoning code to require that the zoning inspector must notify the Summit Soil and Water Conservation District if there appears to be a riparian setback issue. ∞

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By Randy Boroff

Revere Superintendent’s

Corner

About three weeks ago our family cel-ebrated the 90th birthday of my father-in-law in Philadelphia. It was a great event

and family from around the country made an effort to attend. We had relatives from Texas, Florida, Maryland, and, surprise, Ohio. We all had a fantastic time cel-ebrating this momentous occasion. Just yesterday all the pictures from the party were posted on Facebook. It was great to be able to relive the celebration and, once again, see all the family members from around the country. Social media is a wonderful way to connect and bring

people together.In Revere, we have made a commitment

to increase our communication with our constituents through the use of social media. Find us on Twitter and Facebook. The information is shared in very short statements and pictures about what is happening in our schools. We have Twit-ter information going out from Phil King (@PhillipKing14), high school athletics (@revereminutemen), Revere Middle School (@RMSPRIDE), Hillcrest (@HillcrestK3), Bath (@BathElementary), me (@minuteman1) and the district (@RevereLocal). Sharing information is a very powerful method of communica-tion and we want our communities to learn about the great accomplishments of our staff and students. Appropriate use of social media can be a wonderful communication tool.

But it has to be monitored. That’s where we, as educators and parents, come into the picture. In Revere, we pay close at-tention to how our technology and web access is filtered, monitored and utilized. We need your help at home. We talk about the fact that once something is posted it can never be retracted. Once it goes out there, it can unknowingly be shared with more people. We need you to monitor your child’s Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Kik and Vine accounts and keep up with the ever-changing world of social media sites.

Inappropriate pictures and other infor-mation can not only hurt a student’s repu-tation, but it can even limit opportunities for higher education and employment. Too often, kids don’t think about the consequences that can occur by this form of communication. It’s too easy to write something that is hurtful, misinformed or inappropriate for us not to make a concerted effort to carefully watch how our children are using social media.

Currently, the misuse of social media is one of the leading causes of bullying. We used to pass notes in the hallways, and we prayed it wasn’t intercepted and read by someone else. Now our kids use social media to interact, and once the send button is pushed, the note is accessible to hundreds of people instantly. I like to use social media to stay connected with my family and friends and share positive information with the Revere community; help me make sure it’s used appropriately by our kids so no one gets hurt, embar-rassed or bullied. ∞


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Board approves Boroff’s resignation for retirementSearch begins for interim superintendent and successor

The Revere Board of Education ap-proved Superintendent Randy Boroff’s resignation during the Oct. 15 work-shop meeting. Boroff is retiring, effec-tive Jan. 1 after serving as superinten-dent for the district for more than five years.

Boroff was hired in 2009 after an extensive search process that involved the assistance of Finding Leaders, a

leadership search firm based in North-east Ohio. Prior to his time at Revere, Boroff served as superintendent of North Royalton City Schools and as-sistant superintendent at Beachwood City Schools.

“It’s been a privilege to work for the Revere Local School District these past several years and to get to know those in the community,” Boroff said. “I’m

proud of the district’s accomplishments and I know the students are in good hands with the staff we have in place.”

The board is beginning the search process for Boroff ’s replacement im-mediately. Two potential search firms presented information to the board at the workshop meeting. A timetable for an-nouncing an interim superintendent and a successor will be announced soon. ∞

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Examining the changes for public employment retirees in 2015by Adam Spektor and Wendy Turrell

Ohio’s public employee retirement system has two main components – the Ohio Public Employees Retirement Sys-tem (OPERS), which encompasses most state and local employees, and some law enforcement and public safety employees; and the State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS). At the end of 2013, OPERS had 347,727 active members, 196,580 retired members and $88.6 bil-lion in assets. STRS has approximately 170,000 active members, 152,000 benefit recipients, and $74.8 billion in assets as of the fiscal year’s end on June 30. The inclusion of members’ dependents means that changes in these systems will affect the lives of a substantial percentage of Ohio citizens.

In September 2012, the Ohio General Assembly approved Substitute Senate Bill 343, which mandated changes to public employee pensions. OPERS implemented these changes beginning Jan. 7, 2013. According to STRS spokesperson Nick Treneff, changes in STRS pension plans also began in 2013. Changes did not apply to members who retired with an effective date of Jan. 1, 2013 or earlier. Perhaps because of these adjustments in public employee pension and health care plans, a spike in retirements occurred before the changes went into effect.

According to the OPERS website and printed materials, the changes were nec-essary to preserve members’ retirement security due to increased life expectancies, an anticipated increase in the number of working public employees in the next 50 years and rising health care costs.

The legislation altered the age and service requirements for an unreduced benefit for OPERS retirees. It sets a mini-mum requirement of 55 years of age and 32 years of service, both an increase of two years, or 65 years of age with five years of service. New reduction factors for those wishing to retire early will be determined by an actuary in an attempt to account for longer life expectancies.

Beginning Jan. 1, 2015, Medicare-eligi-ble OPERS retirees and dependents will be covered under the OPERS-sponsored Humana Medicare Advantage Plan. Non-Medicare retirees and dependents will no longer have a choice of plans, but will be covered under the OPERS Retiree Health Plan administered by Medical Mutual.

Starting in January 2015, retirees eli-gible for health care under OPERS must be 60 years of age or older and have had 20 years of service. Similar to the changes in pension plans, under the new health care plan, retirees at any age younger than 60 must have 32 years of service to be eligible for health care, an increase

from 30 years. Between 2016 and 2018, OPERS health care allowances for retirees and their spouses also will be significantly altered, with spousal allowances phased out by 2018.

STRS incremental changes will take effect on Aug. 1 of each of the transition years, to coincide with the start of the school year. The minimum years of ser-vice required for a pension under STRS is now 30. Beginning Aug. 1, 2015, the minimum number of years one must teach to qualify for a pension will be 31. On Aug. 1, 2017, the minimum number of teaching years to qualify for a pension will rise to 32. The age will continue to go up until, beginning Aug. 1, 2023, a teacher must have 35 years of service and be a minimum age of 60.

Treneff said there would be no major changes to STRS health care for 2015, although the plans will be reviewed. He stated that one change had already taken place. That change stipulates that if an STRS retiree is rehired for another job, in either the public or private sector, and the new employer offers a full-service health plan, the STRS retiree will be required to be covered by that plan, and any STRS health benefits will be for secondary coverage only.

Revere School District Superintendent Randy Boroff will retire on December 31, after 42 years as an educator, 35 years of that as an administrator. He will have 30 years of service credit in Ohio STRS.

Boroff acknowledged that the impend-ing STRS changes, beginning Aug. 1, 2015, influenced his timing to retire.

“I knew that I had to be in the STRS system by June 30, 2015, or a number of benefits would change,” said Boroff. “Some of the issues include the Cost of Living Adjustment and the number of years in STRS to qualify for retirement.”

As of this date, Boroff has no future plans for employment after his retirement.

“Working after retirement may happen, but right now I am focused on my posi-tion in Revere until I retire,” he said. “I will evaluate carefully any opportunity that may come along.”

More detailed information about the OPERS and STRS pension and health plans is available on the respective web-sites at opers.org and strsoh.org. ∞

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Crowell/Hilaka: Another park is ‘crazy’

Save camp property from developers

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To the Editor:I was at a Richfield Village Council

meeting awhile back, and it just happened that there was a big announcement that the Village Hall was finally paid in full – no more large payments.

Instead of giving the money back to “we the people,” they decided on some Obamanomics: If you have it, spend it

– then ask for more.The former Crowell/Hilka Girl Scout

Camp property is beautiful, no doubt. However, to take on another park is crazy.

I was told the money would not come from income taxes. That’s right. They want us to vote for higher property taxes to pay millions of dollars for the site, plus millions more in maintenance and

whatever else comes up.After a surge of visitors in the first

couple of months, how many people per year would visit the proposed park? Maybe 1,000? If a developer wants to buy it, then so be it. He or she wouldn’t destroy it.

It seems like any level of government cannot responsibly handle “we the people’s” money. In good conscience, I cannot back a misguided plan.

Dale Narovec Motor Road

To the Editor,On Nov. 4, a very important issue will

be decided. That issue is whether the former Girl Scout property will be sup-ported by both Richfield communities to become a park for both communities and developed into a recreational, educational, historical and useful 323 acres. All citizens may utilize a unique park different from other parks.

Those who have visited the property admire its beauty and potential.

If these issues do not pass, developers may have an opportunity to turn the property into another housing develop-ment.

The taxes derived from a development will come with added township expenses for fire and police protection.

Road maintenance and services also will offset the tax benefit. What about the added burden to the school system? More school tax will be asked for to pay for more students to be educated and housed.

There is a myth going around that campaign signs endorse a merger of com-munities. In no way is that the truth. We still will be two separate communities. We will be together in saving and establishing a park for children and adults to learn his-tory, preserve a treasure and enjoy many recreational activities. I urge you to vote YES on issues 10 and 11.

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Camp offers site for community eventsTo the Editor,

It’s called a “hidden treasure,” a “natural, historical and cultural gem, and even a “mini Cuyahoga Valley National Park.”

I know it, however, only as a brown sign and mysterious driveway that we’d pass just after passing my elementary-school crush’s house on our way to Country Counter (Giant Eagle).

Crowell/Hilaka, is so much more than a brown sign off of Broadview Road. While few other than Girl Scouts may know it intimately, protecting this treasure of a

Numbers tell story of tax-exempt parkland

To the Editor,There has been much said about pur-

chasing the 336 acres of the former Girl Scout camp and turning the land into public park usage. I would like to summa-rize current public/private land ownership in our communities.

In the township, which encompasses approximately 11,000 acres, the National Park controls 1,455 acres. The Metro Park controls 1,125 acres. The township’s portion of Rising Valley Park is 45 acres.

In the village, which is about 5,000 acres in size, the Carter/Pedigo property is 80 acres. Eastwood Preserve is 30 acres. Richfield Woods has 37 acres. The town hall property, which includes ball fields and a pavilion, is 27 acres. The town square is 4 acres.

These existing public lands total over 2800 acres. They include many facilities such hiking trails, playing fields, fishing ponds, playgrounds, etc.

The national park, of which we are part, covers 33,000 acres.

The current use of the Girl Scout camp is real estate tax exempt. If this land was to become private it would again generate tax monies. This would help to make up for taxes lost when the Coliseum property was donated to the National Park.

To purchase and maintain the Girl Scout camp property we are being asked to provide $7.1 million dollars.

In light of the above numbers and ever-increasing tax rates for essential public ser-vices, do we really need more tax exempt parkland in our communities?

Robert Polak Inca Road

landscape can help promote Richfield, strengthening our community by dem-onstrating that we value long-range, sustainable, holistic and smart growth opportunities.

The property possesses potential un-matched by any other in Richfield or neighboring towns. Featuring a variety of natural features including lakes, ravines, trails, fields, scenic views and creeks, in combination with unique historic struc-tures, it truly is a treasure of a landscape. Existing trails and recreation structures could be open for people to enjoy year-round, free of charge. Free community events such as concerts, art shows and

festivals as well as outdoor, historical and experiential education opportunities for local school children and adults are a perfect fit, directly benefitting Richfield residents.

The stable could be rented out to horse groups, training workshops, horse shows etc., while the Gund Hall and guest houses make an excellent wedding venue (similar venues rent for $3,000- $10,000 per day), generating funds to help make the property self-sufficient – likely profit-able – adding to Richfield’s economy. The infrastructure is already there and ready.

Jenna Balogh Linhart Hawkins Road


We encourage letters to the editor. Letters are limited to 250 words and must be signed and include an address and phone number for verification (not for publica-tion). The street name will be printed. We reserve the right to edit all letters for clarity and length only. We might not use letters for space reasons or those that have appeared in other publications or letters on a single topic submitted multiple times by the same individual or group.

Preserve property for future generations

To the Editor,I would like to respond to the letter

in last month’s issue arguing against the preservation of the Crowell/Hilaka Girl Scout camp property and offer another viewpoint.

Although I agree with the writer’s gen-eral premise that some taxes can be bad and unnecessary, I don’t feel the logic used in the letter can be applied to the pres-ervation of the Crowell/Hilaka property.

It is unfair to compare a village staffing payroll issue, or the purchase of a fire truck or a parking lot, to the preservation of a piece of property that has historical, ecological, recreational and community value. Some things are worth preserving simply for their intrinsic value to the community, our children, our friends and future generations. Crowell/Hilaka, I believe, is one of those things.

We should not only consider how much this will cost, but what we, as a commu-nity, stand to gain in return for our tax dollars. I believe we have a tremendous amount to gain by saving this property from development. Sometimes you have to NOT be focused on immediate returns and instead pay it forward so others, including future generations, can benefit from our actions.

This is an opportunity for us to pull together and prove that we care as much about the future as the now. Remember, if this property is developed rather than saved, it cannot be undone. Vote yes to preserve Crowell/Hilaka for everyone.

Jeff Campbell Streetsboro Road

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Councilman: Explore all options for camp propertyTo the Editor:

I have told everyone that asks me that I am against the solution to purchase the Crowell/Hilaka camp. I say that because I do not believe all other options have been explored thoroughly. This solution is the easiest, just as it is always the easiest to ask the voters for more money. There are other potential solutions in conversations with the Cleveland Metroparks, federal or state parks, or even the Summit County Metro Parks that currently owns and operates 13,000 acres in Summit County that were not pursued or looked into at all. Why not explore partnerships with business or universities?

This group that put together the Rich-field Joint Park District did this very hurried and as my grandmother used to tell me “haste makes waste.”

Richfield Together is an odd rally cry;

I think we are together. We have chosen two separate governments, but I believe that residents of both the village and the township would agree we are one Richfield. I do not see how a purchase of over 300 acres would make us come together more.

Lastly, I think this property has great potential. Possibly, selling off and adding residential neighborhoods that increase tax revenue for schools. Unfortunately, because of the way that this deal has been put together, the option of selling any of the land would never be allowed. The Conservancy that now holds the land will dictate this as part of the agreement going forward. I think we owe it to the taxpayers to investigate these issues further.

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Nov. 5 CVCC college and career

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(CVCC) Career Development Depart-ment is offering a free college and career planning seminar on Wednesday, Nov. 5, from 7-9 p.m. at the Career Center, 8001 Brecksville Rd., Brecksville.

Parents/students may attend either the freshmen and sophomore session on creating a solid academic portfolio and earning college credit in high school, or the session for parents of juniors and seniors on obtaining scholarships and financial aid. Register online at tinyurl.com/CVCC-CCP2014. ∞

Nov. 4Revere Bands in the RoundThe Revere Music Parents Association

annual “Bands in the Round” is Tuesday, Nov. 4, 4:30 p.m. The soup supper and silent auction, benefits the Revere Schools music program.

The 4:30-6:30 p.m. soup supper in the RHS cafeteria will offer soups from local restaurants, salad, hot dogs, baked pota-toes, beverages and desserts. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for children at the door.

The silent auction in the school lobby will offer tickets to area attractions; gift cards from area stores, restaurants and businesses; gift baskets; and homemade items. Auction items will be available for viewing and bidding at 4 p.m.

The “Bands in the Round” concert at 7 p.m. in the RHS gym is free and features Revere bands from grade 5 through high school. All are welcome.∞

Nov. 8Faith Lutheran Church

Rummage SaleFaith Lutheran Church’s 24th annual

Rummage Sale is 9 a.m.- 1 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 8. The church is at 2726 West Mar-ket St. in Fairlawn, across from Fairlawn Town Centre. Lunch and bake sale good-ies, including the church’s famous pies, are also available. For 23 years, Faith’s rum-mage sale proceeds support local, state, and global outreach missions including Summit County food pantries. ∞

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Nov. 11Revere Community C.A.R.E.

poinsettia fundraiserRevere Community C.A.R.E. is holding

a poinsettia fundraiser through Constan-tine’s Garden Center. The following size poinsettias are available in red, white, pink or marbled: pixie (4-1/2 in.) $6, single (6-1/2 in.) $11, double (7-1/2 in.) $20 and triple (8-1/2 in.) $30. Ordering deadline is November 11.

Make checks payable to “Revere Com-munity C.A.R.E.” and send, along with the number and color of each size poin-settia ordered, to Revere Community C.A.R.E., Poinsettia Fundraiser, 3823 Faith Ln., Richfield, 44286. Include a stamped, self-addressed #10 envelope for return of your order voucher, to redeem Nov. 29-Dec. 6. at Constantine’s, 2518 Brecksville Rd., Richfield.

For more information, call Karen at 330-659-4750.

Fundraiser profit will help sustain C.A.R.E. programs and activities. ∞

Nov. 7‘Tips, Tools and Tricks to

Monitor Devices for Safety’“Tips, Tools and Tricks to Monitor De-

vices for Safety,” developed by the Bath Police Department, will be presented in three sessions from 11 a.m.-1:45 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, in the Community Room at Acme Fresh Market, 3979 Medina Rd.

Repeating 45-minute presentations will begin on the hour at 11 a.m., 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. Revere’s School Resource Officer Eric Shaffer will discuss electronic device safety concerns pertaining to young people. Verizon Wireless’ Advanced Solutions Architect Neal Harriman will speak about FamilyBase, Verizon’s service to monitor wireless activities and set limits and restrictions. Parent Kristin Stetz, who is Microsoft-certified, will instruct on the TeenSafe application, a sophisticated monitoring tool.

For more information, contact the Bath Police Department at 330-665-6932 or email [email protected]. ∞

Nov. 13BVS blood drive

Bath Volunteers for Service (BVS) is sponsoring an American Red Cross blood drive Thursday, Nov. 13, 1-7 p.m. at the Bath United Church of Christ Fellowship Hall, 3980 West Bath Rd., Bath. Donors must be at least 17 years old, 110 pounds, healthy and must have not donated blood within the previous 56 days. Donors must present proper identification.

All donors will receive a $5 Starbucks gift card, a sandwich certificate from Chick-Fil-A Montrose and a Malley’s chocolate bar.

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At the libraryToddler

Little folk’s story time: Thursdays, Nov. 13-Dec. 11, 10:30-11:30 a.m. No story hour on Nov. 27. Stories, rhymes, songs, and more. Ages 6-35 months. No registration required.

PreschoolPreschool story time: Tuesdays,

Nov, 18-Dec. 9, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Stories, rhymes, songs, and more. Ages 3-6 years. No registration re-quired.

FamilyPaws for reading: First and third

Monday of each month, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Children can practice their literacy skills by reading aloud to our doggie pals.

Programs on the award-winning Carter-Pedigo Trail

Fall leaf identification hike: Sat-urday, Nov. 1, 11 a.m. Meet at the trailhead, hike the trail and read “Fall Walk,” by Virginia Birmhall Snow. Upon conclusion of the hike create a fall leaf craft.

November StoryWalk title: “Fall Walk” by Virginia Brimhall Snow.

TeenACT/SAT with the College Re-

view: Friday, Nov. 14, 12 p.m. Take a free practice ACT or SAT test (no PSAT) made possible by the College Review. The College Review will grade the test. Registration required. Bring pencils and a calculator.

AdultBook discussions: First Wednesday

of the month, 2 p.m. November 5: “Inferno” by Dan

Brown. Extra copies are available at the front desk.

Richfield commuters book dis-cussion: Follow questions and com-ments on Twitter @RichfieldBranch, #RichfieldCommutersRead and by the “paper trail” at the commuters’ book discussion table in the library. ∞

p.m., Sunday, Nov. 16, at Temple Israel, 91 Springside Dr. in Bath.

There will be artisans and crafters, art activities, a tour of the temple, matzo ball soup, stuffed cabbage, Ivan’s corned beef sandwiches, rugelach, krugel, man-

delbrot, bagels and cream cheese and challah. Admission and parking are free. For more information, visit templeis-raelakron.org. ∞

Nov. 19 Bath Historical Society Antiques Road Show

The Bath Township Historical Society’s “Antiques Road Show” is Nov. 19, 6 p.m. in the Bath Township Museum, 1241 N. Cleveland-Massillon Rd. Jane Langol of Hinckley will be appraising American-made articles on a first-come, first-serve basis.

There is a $5 charge per item, limit of three items. No large furniture, jewelry, watches, firearms, swords or international items. Numbers will be given at the door.

While attending, visit our current ex-hibit “Early Bath Families 1800-1850.” Look for a display featuring the Bath Good Time Club celebrating their 45th anniversary. For more information, call Patti 330-666-4791. ∞

Nov. 20Revere senior citizens brunchThe Revere High School PTSA will

present its Senior Citizens Brunch at 9 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 20, in the high

school cafeteria. Brunch will be followed by the fall play, “It’s a Wonderful Life,” performed at 10 a.m. by the Revere Play-ers. There are limited handicapped facili-ties. Reservations are not necessary. For more information, contact Julie Salopek at 330-659-0025. ∞

Nov. 20-23Revere Players

‘It’s A Wonderful Life’Revere Players will present “It’s a Won-

derful Life” Nov. 20-23. Directed by Rena Baker, the play follows the story of the classic Frank Capra film. There is a free se-nior citizens performance Thursday, Nov. 20, at 10 a.m., with a 9 a.m. breakfast in the RHS cafeteria.

The show is Friday, Nov. 21, and Sun-day, Nov. 22, at 7 p.m. in the Revere High School auditorium. On Sunday, Nov. 23, the matinee performance is at 2 p.m.

Presale tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students and senior citizens. Tickets are available in the RHS cafeteria during the lunch period from Nov.17 until Nov. 21. Tickets are $10 at the door.

To become a Revere Players sponsor and have your name printed in the show’s program, fill out one of the “Angel” forms. The form is available on Fly R Central from the Revere Schools homepage. ∞

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Fall craft showsOct. 25 – St. Michael’s Woodside Craft Fair

St. Michael’s Woodside Craft Fair, 5025 East Mill Rd., Broadview Heights, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., (in the gym behind the party center). The fair will have arts, crafts, jewelry, gift items, baked goods, and pierogies for sale. Ethnic food and refreshments will be available. Parking and admission is free. For more informa-tion call 440-526-9696. ∞Nov. 1 – Christmastime in Stow An-nual Craft Show

The United Methodist Church, 4880 Fishcreek Rd., Stow, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Handmade crafts and artisans’ wares fill two floors of the church for your shop-ping pleasure. A delicious lunch and a variety of fresh bakery items are available for purchase. Plan a delightful day with friends. (Crafters may contact the church office at 330-673-7752 for applications for spaces, as available.) Admission is free. ∞Nov. 9 – Fair Trade Fair and Holiday Boutique

St. Basil the Great Church, Family Life Center, 8700 Brecksville Rd., Brecksville, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy fair trade coffee and donuts and experience “shopping with a conscience,” knowing that the artisans represented by our vendors are receiving a living wage, have decent working conditions and a long term commitment from buyers that provides reasonable security for the producers and a fair price for their work. We will have coiled bamboo bowls from Vietnam, Middle Eastern spices and olive oil, jewelry made from African amber and batik cow bones from Kenya, scarves and ponchos woven in Ecuador and much more. ∞Dec. 6 – Nordonia Craft Fair, After Prom 2015

The After Prom committee will hold a craft fair in the Nordonia High School cafeteria, 8006 S. Bedford Rd., Mace-donia, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Set up will be one hour before opening; one table and two chairs will be provided. Cost is $25 per table along with a donation for the raffle. Send payment to After Prom ’15 – Nordonia High School, 8006 S. Bedford Rd., Macedonia, 44056, by Oct. 24. For more information, call Kelly Labonte at 216-406-0093. ∞

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Hospice of the Western Reserve: Save the date: Nov. 14-15, Hospice of the Western Re-serve will host a warehouse sale on Friday, Nov. 14, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 15, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Hospice of the Western Reserve Headquarters, 17876 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland. Hospice of the Western Reserve’s Warehouse Sale is the place to find gently used home furnishings, accents and acces-sory pieces—all priced at a fraction of their original retail prices. Ample parking is avail-able in the Hospice of the Western Reserve parking lot. Follow the “warehouse sale” signs upon arrival at the agency’s site. ∞2014 Holiday Tree Festival: The 2014 Holi-day Tree Festival presented by the volunteers of Akron Children’s Hospital will take place Nov. 22 – Nov. 30 at the John S. Knight Cen-ter, Downtown Akron. The preview gala will be held Friday, Nov. 21. Saturday, Nov. 22, be-gins with Breakfast with Santa and a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open the festi-val to the public. For more information, call 330-543-8424 or go to www.Akronchildrens.org/treefestival. All proceeds will be used to support patient care programs, education and research at Akron Children’s Center. ∞Nature Art Fest: The 13th Annual Nature Art Fest, featuring unique items inspired by nature from professional artists, will be held on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday, Nov. 9, from 12 to 4 p.m. at the Wolf Creek Environmental Center, 6100 Ridge Rd., just north of Sharon Center on

state Route 94. From paintings to stained glass, find unique holiday gifts for everyone on the list. Bring the family and spend the day in one of the most beautiful parks of Me-dina County. All ages are welcome. No regis-tration is required. Free admission. ∞ Medina Candlelight Walk: The three-day event will kick off on Medina Public Square on Friday, Nov. 21, with a pre-lighting con-cert by the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Choir, followed by Christmas tree lighting and a concert by Mary’s Lane. On Saturday, Nov. 22, the fun continues with the Holiday Parade of Lights, the arrival of Santa Claus, fireworks and a performance by the Prayer Warriors. Festivities continue on Sunday with visits with Santa Claus, a community church and chorus concert, and the HMC Hospice of Medina County candlelight ceremony. For more information, visit mainstreetmedia.com in early November. ∞ African Children’s Choir concert: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, CrossPoint Alli-ance Church, 855 Rothrock Rd., Akron. The African Children’s Choir will perform African songs and dances. The program will feature children’s songs, traditional spirituals and Gospels. The concert is free and open to all. A free-will offering will be taken to support education, care and relief and development programs. The church building is located at corner of South Cleveland-Massillon and Ro-throck roads in Akron. For information, call 330-666-1693 or visit crosspointakron.org. ∞

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According to Burkett, a SVdP member always meets with the family to see how they can help. ∞

Friends of the Poor Walk/Run is successful at Richfield location

A Friends of the Poor Walk/Run was held for the second time in the Richfield and Bath area on Sept. 20. Members of the St. Victor Church Society of St. Vin-cent de Paul (SVdP) organized the event at Richfield Woods while an additional Walk for the Poor was held at St. Edward High School in Lakewood.

A national event, sponsored in North-east Ohio by the SVdP of the Cleveland Catholic Diocese, the walk/run raises money to support the humanitarian ef-forts of the organization. Last year’s event raised $10,000.

Walkers and runners got pledges for every mile walked. The female band La-dyface donated their time and entertained during the festivities.

Anne Burkett, organizer for the St. Vic-tor walk, said that SVdP organizations are supported by Catholic churches through-out the United States. She also said all of the money raised by the St. Victor organization stays within the Bath and Richfield communities. There are no paid organizers and 100 percent of the money raised supports those in need.

SVdP volunteers provide immediate, emergency assistance in the form of food, clothing, furniture, school sup-plies and assistance with utilities to those

R02, B51 WALK FOR POORThe St. Victor Walk/Run for the Poor was held at Richfield Woods Park for the first time. The organizing committee was (l to r) Brian Burkett, Anne Burkett (chair), Linda Corsi and Mike Zorena. Photos by S. Serdinak

R04, B53 RUN FOR THE POORJohn Paulett (left) and Bill Thomson led a group of walkers on the trail from Richfield Woods.

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R06 - OPT Helen Oros (left) and Priscilla Rozell have been working at the book sale for many, many years. Photos by S. Serdinak

Friends of the Library holds book sale

The Friends of the Library book sale at the Richfield Branch Library had a new feature this year titled Pop Up Author Visit. As librarian Jennifer Stencel said, “Authors live in towns and village , so why not here?” She added that several authors do call Richfield home.

Historical society offers new merchandise

The Richfield Historical Society, 3907 Broadview Rd., has added new items to its museum gift shop that should be avail-able in early December. New merchandise includes napkin holder, pencil caddy, refrigerator magnet, paperweight, stein, star ornament, bud vase and toothpick holder. Each item will feature a Richfield logo designed by the late Kitte Lyons.

The new items, as well as other mer-chandise, can be purchased at the mu-seum gift shop (open Tuesdays from 9 a.m.-12 noon, Thursdays 9-11 a.m. by appointment, and Saturdays 9 a.m.-1 p.m.) or through its website, richfieldohiohistoricalsociety.org.

For information (including prices), call 330-659-0336 or email at rhs@ richfieldohiohistoricalsociety.org. ∞

Also new this year was the disappear-ance of the bake sale, which was canceled because of the scarcity of bakers and the many dietary restrictions common today.

Fiction books are always a popular item at the sale as well as children’s books, which grandparents are frequently the purchasers. Gardening books are grow-ing in popularity. Frequently people buy books to add to their home decor.

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R07 (B54) STORY TO COME; FRIENDS PARTNER FOR ASSISTED LIV-ING PROJECT

Sarah McCurdy, architect Randy Parsons, developer Mark Hemminger, Richfield Mayor Bobbie Beshara and developer John Troike break ground on the Renaissance of Richfield, a new assisted-living facility at the corner of Brecksville and Everett roads. Hemminger and Troike are friends and Revere High School graduates. Photo by N. Mazak

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Old Pine Golf Course property to be site for private homeby Wendy Turrell

The rustic Old Pine Golf Course has charmed Richfield area golfers since it opened in 1968, but it will soon be the site of a young family’s new home.

Corey and Stacey Morrill recently pur-

chased the property from course owners David and Susan Morgan and plan to build a home there for themselves and their four children.

Corey Morrill is the president of Bridgeway Search Group, Inc. in In-

dependence. He and his wife had been looking for homes or properties in the Richfield and Bath area for the past two years.

“We wanted acreage and, due to our commitment to public schools, con-cluded Revere was our first choice,” Morrill said. “Todd Folden from KNL Builders brought us out to see the property, and we wanted it as soon as we saw it.”

Morrill is a golfer and would like to preserve a bit of the old course.

“I’m trying to figure out how to keep a hole alive … probably No. 2, which is a 190-yard par 3 and runs along the back line of the property,” he said.

Morrill expressed disappointment that the golf course had to close and admiration for the effort the Morgans had put into running it for 16 years. But, he said, “the property wasn’t go-ing to be sold as a golf course. That is a difficult business, requiring long hours and modest returns.”

Richfield Mayor Bobbie Beshara said that the Richfield Village Council con-sidered buying the property because it lies between two Richfield Village parks and would provide a connection between them.

“Village council wanted it to connect the village-owned Eastwood prop-erty at the rear of the [course] to the village-owned Pedigo property across Broadview Road,” Beshara said.

Beshara acknowledged that a bid was made, but indicated that the offer was contingent on receiving money from the Clean Ohio Fund to pay for all or some of the purchase price. According to its website, the fund restores, protects and connects Ohio’s natural and urban places by preserving green space and

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When the Clean Ohio Fund did not underwrite the purchase, that plan fell through.

“We would like to work with the owner for access across the property in a way that would impose a minimal burden or no burden upon the property, but that would provide access between two village properties,” Beshara said.

“The best outcome would be to obtain an easement for access.”

The Morrills haven’t figured out all the details for developing their new property, but Corey Morrill indicated they might utilize the old clubhouse in some way. He said he and his wife might try some minor renovation of it on their own, joking that their recent preoccupa-tion with the DIY Network had given them some “professional” skills.

“I tried to talk her into moving into it while the new home was being built, but she’s right that it probably is a little

tight for four kids, ages 11 and under,” he said. “That debate isn’t over yet.”

The Morrills do not have a projected completion date for their house, but they anticipate it will be sooner rather than later.

“I had hoped to start building in the fourth quarter of this year, but that is probably unrealistic,” Corey Morrill said.

Meanwhile, the Morgans plan to enjoy retirement. David Morgan has spent over 40 years working in the golf course business, 16 of those years as owner of Old Pine Golf Course. Susan retired a few years ago from the Akron Public Schools.

“We truly appreciate all of our custom-ers, who have supported us over the past 16 years, and will cherish the friendships we have made along the way,” Susan Mor-gan said. “It is just time to move on.” ∞

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The Grapevineby Sue Serdinak

Our hats are off this month to the Adult Mission Group of the Richfield United Church of Christ. Members traveled to West Virginia to help rebuild a family’s home that was washed away in a flood. Under the guidance of Peter van der Meer, this group continues to respond to the call of those in need.

I’m looking forward to Thanksgiving, my favorite holiday of the year. It is less com-mercial than other holidays and is more about sharing time with those we love. I will admit that at our house, the afternoon usually includes watching football games together. How bad is that?

I am reminded that there are many who do not have family nearby and may be eat-ing alone, in front of the television. Perhaps we should all check on our neighbors.

I approached the Rev. John King of the Richfield United Church of Christ about seeing if next year the Richfield commu-nity can offer a dinner to those who have no family with which to share the holiday. Would you like to help organize this?

The quilt fair that was held in Richfield in September got its start in 1931, when the Richfield Friendship Quilt Club had a fair to raise money to install electricity in a former Baptist church, now the Fel-lowship Hall.

Over the years, the quilt club mem-bership rose and waned, and for many years there was no quilt fair.

In recent years, Luella (Vowles) Mortimer helped rekindle the quilt club through her g u i d a n c e a n d

teaching of the art at the Richfield Senior Center. Luella learned the art from her mother, Anna Vowles, one of the charter

members of the first quilt club in (West) Richfield.

The link to that piece of Richfield’s his-tory was lost in September, when Luella died at the age of 89. Having been in poor health for several months with her

R21 GPVN Luella Mortimer

R13 FORTHCOMING QUILT SHOW BLURBAt one of the first quilt shows in Richfield, Birdie Scobie points to the original block in the first quilt, made in 1930, by the Rich-field Friendship Quilt Club. Photo courtesy Luella Mortimer

husband of 69 years, Eugene, took care of her and she passed away peacefully. She leaves behind her children Jack (Leah), Daniel (Brenda), Bruce (Loretta) , Linda (Charles) St-adelman and Amy (Larry) Harsey, as well as eight grand-children and six great-grandchildren.

Luella was active in many community organizations during her lifetime. She was born in West Rich-field and lived her entire life here. She was active in the li-brary and the Friends of the Library, as well

as the Eastern Star. Several years ago, the Bath-Richfield Kiwanis selected Luella and Eugene as Citizens of the Year for their involvement in the community.

I hope your Thanksgiving includes good food and people gathering together. ∞


Revere PTSA Fall Extravaganza benefits high school organizations, teams Despite some chilly temperatures, the

Revere PTSA Fall Extravaganza got a warm reception. According to chairper-son Karen Smik, hundreds of people attended the Sept. 22 fall carnival. Held at Revere High School, it is the only PTSA fundraiser outs ide of the

R12, B58 REVERE PTSA FALL EXTRAVAGANZA BENEFITS HIGH SCHOOL ORGANIZATIONS, TEAMS

Young Chance Parker, with his father, Colden, and mother, Jodi, shows off the cake he won. Photos by N. Mazak

R16 REVERE PTSA FALL EXTRAVAGANZA BENEFITS HIGH SCHOOL ORGANIZATIONS, TEAMS

(l-r) Caroline Christoff, Caroline Cutter, Victoria Farian and Amanda Cross fall victim at the girls cross country pie-throwing booth.

annual dues collection.“While it raises funds for the PTSA,

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R18, B62 Revere High School’s Sahan Kiridena and Alison Baumgardner were crowned king and queen at the school’s homecom-ing game Oct. 10. The Minutemen fell to Wadsworth, 35-21, in the game.

Revere crowns royalty

Hillcrest ElementarySeptember 2014-ResponsibilityFirst Grade: Tyler Frate, Alexis Steele,

Savannah Evans, Kerrigan Stanoch, Tori Parish, Andrea Calderon-Rojo, Ava Co-hen, Azra Zook and Caroline Wilson.

Second Grade: Evey Bailor, Jaiden Kamp, Perry Reidl, Saumya Mahajan, Ava Vasquez, Norah Brownlee, Lou Naska, Kallie Raubenolt and Rachel Thomas.

Bath SchoolThird Grade: Katie Nowakowski, Giselle

Lorenzo, Mia Dalessandro, Bella George, Liam Newman, Jeffrey Boyle, Ben Feudner and Clarissa Bodjanac.

Fourth Grade: Laila Bennett. Laila Ben-nett is a sweet and kind young lady who is very deserving of being selected Student of the Month. Laila is a very hard worker, always tries her best, and is a bright student. Not only is Laila great in the classroom, she is also active in extracurricular activities

such as cheerleading and basketball. Laila always has a smile on her face and is willing to drop whatever she is doing to help out a classmate in need. She is friendly to ev-eryone and is always considerate of others.

Fifth Grade: Nolan Williams. Nolan is a hard-working and dedicated student. He comes to classes prepared and partici-pates in our discus-sions. I can always count on him to have a good thought to share with others. Nolan is also very busy outside of school. He plays soccer,

Three Revere students make National Merit Semi-Finalist list

Revere High School seniors (l-r) Peter Feher, Rebecca Jarvis and David Speer are listed as National Merit Semi-Finalists, an elite distinction applied to less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors. Those who move on as finalists have the opportunity to win scholarships, which are awarded based on students’ skills, accomplishments and potential for success in collegiate studies.

baseball and basketball. He often stays in at recess to complete homework for the evening when he has games and practices. This proactive behavior is a great example for others, and he makes sure his work is always done. He is also a leader in the class-room by demonstrating good classroom behavior and making good choices. ∞


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Akron Baseball Hall of Fame accepting nominations Greater Akron Baseball Hall of Fame

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and/or administrators, organizers.The deadline for nominations is Dec.

15. Nominate online at www.gabhof.org, or contact Carl Rakich at [email protected] to request a nomination form. The annual Hall of Fame induction ceremony is scheduled for July 2015. ∞

Summit County Children Services (SCCS) invites area civic groups, busi-nesses, organizations, families and in-dividuals to “adopt-a-family” for the holidays. Through the program, donors “adopt” a child and provide gifts for children from families with overwhelming financial needs.

Here is how the Adopt-A-Family Pro-gram works:

• If you are interested in “adopting” a family for the holidays, contact Barb Knoch, program coordinator, at 330-379-2089 or at [email protected]. You can indicate how many families or children you’re interested in adopting and can specify an age or gender preference.

• You, or your group, will be matched

with a family and provided with the child’s first name, age, gender, clothing sizes and suggested “wish list” items. Ad-ditional gifts can also be purchased.

• Gifts for the parents can be purchased, but no “wish list” will be provided. Gift cards to Target, Walmart and grocery stores are suggested.

• All items must be wrapped and labeled with the child’s first name and family number (SCCS will give you this number).

• All wrapped gifts should be delivered to Summit County Children Services on or before Friday, Dec. 5.

For additional information, contact Barb Knoch at 330-379-2089 or email [email protected] ∞

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ProtectyourchimneybyinstallingalinerbyTomOlecki

If you live in an older home, you prob-ably have a masonry chimney into which your furnace and hot water tank are vented. Before 1980, most furnaces were standard efficiency and required a chimney made of brick because these furnaces, with their inefficiency, expelled a great amount of heat out of their ex-haust pipes.

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As broad market indexes, such as the S&P 500, have set new record highs in 2014 and then recently became more volatile and retreated, many investors have become apprehensive. They fear another major decline is likely to occur and are eager to find strategies that promise to avoid the pain of an extended downturn while preserving the opportu-nity to profit in up markets. One approach that has attracted considerable attention in recent years is adjusting investments based on the CAPE ratio – the Cyclically Adjusted Price/Earnings ratio.

Developed by Robert Shiller of Yale Uni-versity, the CAPE ratio seeks to provide a road map of stock market valuation by comparing current prices to average inflation-adjusted earnings over the previ-ous 10 years. The idea is to smooth out the peaks and valleys of the business cycle and arrive at a more stable measure of corporate earning power. Advocates suggest that investors can improve their portfolio performance relative to a static equity allocation by overweighting stocks during periods of low valuation and un-derweighting stocks during periods of high valuation.

A CAPE-based strategy has the virtue of using clearly defined quantitative mea-sures rather than vague assessments of investor exuberance or despair. Using the CAPE ratio might appear to offer a sensible way to improve portfolio results by periodically adjusting equity exposure. Does it work?

The challenge of profiting from CAPE measures or any other quantitative indi-

cator is to come up with a trading rule to identify the correct time to underweight or overweight stocks. It is not enough to know that stocks are above or below their long-run average valuation. How far above average should the indicator be before investors should reduce equity exposure? And at what point will stocks be sufficiently attractive for repurchase. Below average? Average? Slightly above average? It may be easy to find rules that have worked in the past but much more difficult to achieve success following the same rule in the future. The performance record of professional money managers over the past 50 years offers compelling evidence that market-timing efforts have failed.

You will never know the path the returns may take on a day-to-day or even a year-to-year basis. However, using CAPE in conjunction with other valuation metrics over longer pe-riods does seem to have some predictive power. Most importantly, these can be used to help formulate realistic ex-pected return assump-

tions for your retirement plan. The CAPE around 24-25 today implies forward-looking returns over the next several years do not look rosy and certainly less than historical returns. The same is true for fixed income returns. Yet fixed income is not exposed to the downside risks that equities are.

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Whyconsidercareer andtechnicaleducation?

ByKelliBucciniCareer and technical education provides students with

real skills to use in the workforce. One way to access ca-reer technical programs is by attending your local career center or joint vocational school district.

In a technologically-advanced society, all too often, earning a high school or even a college diploma is not sufficient for many types of employment, especially in the U.S. employers are looking for skilled workers.

Here are three facts about career and technical educa-tion that demonstrate why it is important and should be strongly considered.

High school opportunities. Most high school career technical programs are completed during junior and se-nior years. A student can graduate from high school with a license in cosmetology, a credential as an auto service technician, or advanced certifications in information tech-nology. They can learn a trade and maintain on track for developing a college pathway, too. Career and technical education encourages students to transition into college.

College preparation. The days are long over of students having to choose between attending a career technical program or going to college. In fact, statistics show that more than half of all graduates from career centers go on to further their education. College credits are earned in most career technical programs. Career centers ensure students stay on the academic track for post-secondary education by offering competitive courses. Combining

“college prep” courses with career and technical educa-tion enables students to graduate ready for both college and a career.

Job skills and Job Placement. Career and technical education provides job skills that are transferable to the employment sector. When a student completes a program, he can apply for jobs that are in demand. Second-year students who qualify are encouraged to take advantage of job placement services to put their skills to work, make connections in their field and earn a living, even while pursuing their college education.

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Keepyourskinlooking healthyandyoungatanyageByGeorgannA.Poulos,M.D.

There are many factors that contribute to aging skin, but there are many effective treatments to keep your skin looking healthy and young at any age.

What causes wrinkles and age or sunspots?

Exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UV) from the sun and indoor tanning booths are the main causes of premature skin aging. How wrinkled your skin becomes depends on many factors, including genetics, skin tone, and how much time you have spent tanning. Individuals with fair skin and excessive UV exposure are particularly susceptible to damaged skin.

Age spots are flat, brown marks on the skin called lentigines. They are caused by UV exposure and often appear on the face, chest, back and hands. A presumed age or sun spot should be checked by a board certified dermatologist to make sure it is not a more concerning skin lesion such as skin cancer.

Cosmetic proceduresCosmetic procedures administered by a board certified

dermatologist offer excellent results to treat aging skin condi-tions. These procedures can include chemical peels, laser surgery, facial fillers and botulinum injections.

Skin-care productsA good topical regimen is the foundation for improving the

quality of one’s skin. A broad spectrum sunscreen is the most effective anti-aging product you can buy. Tretinoin (Retin ATM), a substance in the vitamin A family, has been shown to reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve the appearance of the skin over time. Over-the-counter products containing retinols are also vitamin A derivatives, however these are not as effective as Tretinoin. Alpha hydroxyl acids (AHAs) can exfoliate the skin surface, reducing rough texture and possibly improving fine lines. Topical products that contain vitamin C also be anti-aging. Products with glycolic acid, hydroquinone, vitamin C, kojic acid, licorice extracts and vitamin B3 can help lighten dark spots and unwanted pigment on the skin. A new skin care regimen may take at least six to eight weeks to start working, so be patient.

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byArleneJ.Coloma,D.D.S.,M.S.There is a lot to enjoy in the fall. There are apples and

apple cider. There are candied apples, too! Then, we have all that candy from Halloween. All of these foods have sugar in them, and, when left unchecked in the mouth, it can lead to tooth decay and cavities. The sugar that is in these

foods sit on our teeth and are eaten by the bacteria in our mouths. The bacteria then turn it into acid, which damages the tooth enamel. Children are particularly vulnerable to tooth decay. Their enamel is thinner and is often in contact with more sugar than an adult’s teeth.

There are cer tain sugary foods and candies that should be avoided. Gummy, taffy, dried fruit, and caramel and candied apples are chewy and sticky. These foods can get stuck in the pits and valleys of the molars and

stay there for a while before they are brushed out.The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry has some

suggestions for parents to help keep tooth decay at bay. First, avoid overconsumption of sugary treats. Allow chil-dren to have a piece of candy after dinner or lunchtime, not as a snack. Parents should choose the candy that their child consume.

Second, lessen the amount of sugar present in the mouth. Rinse with water and monitor the times candy is consumed and for how long. For example, a lollipop or hard candy stays in the mouth and against the teeth for a longer period of time than eating a candy bar. This prolonged exposure of sugar against the teeth is a greater threat for tooth decay than eating candy in a few bites. Children should be encouraged to wait to eat Halloween candy until they are home from trick-or-treating.

Third, have children eat candy when they can brush their teeth immediately afterward. This will help keep sugar from getting into the pits and valleys of the molars. Always prac-tice good oral hygiene to avoid possible tooth decay. Visit your dental health professional twice a year for a cleaning and checkup. Remember to brush twice a day and floss at night before going to bed. Keeping children’s mouths clean and sugar-free will help keep their teeth healthy.

To help children in our community keep their teeth healthy but still enjoy Halloween, parents should bring their children to our office to redeem cash for candy!

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Effective communication is an important everyday skill, but it is really crucial when it comes to your family. With so much going on, there’s little time for extensive conver-sations. This makes it easy for conflicts to arise. It is inevitable that you will come across a family conflict, how you handle the conflict is critical.

Communication roadblocksSarcasm: This conveys a lack of

respect and that you don’t believe the other person.

Interrupting: This shows you are not interested in what someone is saying.

Ignoring: Not paying attention is one way of ignoring. Another way is to brush off what someone says and change the subject.

Blaming: “It wasn’t my fault, it’s yours!” To solve problems, it’s important to get away from the idea that someone has to be blamed.

Truth: Insisting that you are absolutely right and the other person is absolutely wrong.

Passive–aggression: You withdraw from the conversa-tion or insist that you are not upset while acting upset.

Tools for effective communicationStay focused: When working out a current conflict, it’s

easy to get sidetracked to some previous hurt or issue from the past. This only leads to confusion and less chance of solving the current issue. Stay focused on the conflict at hand to work toward the solution.

“I” statements: Express your feelings using “I” statements (“I feel hurt”) instead of “You” statements (“You’re wrong!”).

Own your mistakes: Understand that it’s likely you have some faults in the conflict and it’s not all the other person’s fault. Take the high road; recognize and admit your mistakes in the conflict. It sets a good example, and the other person may respond by doing the same.

Empathy: You put yourself in the other person’s shoes and try to see the situation from their perspective before you respond.

Take this information into consideration the next time you find yourself in an argument or dealing with a family conflict. You may find that it makes a big difference!

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Richfield Senior CenterThe Senior Center has a magnifying ma-

chine that helps those with poor eyesight. If you have that problem, you may borrow it.

Flu shots will be given on Monday, Nov. 10, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

The annual Christmas Tea is Dec. 14. Tickets are $10. Only 80 tickets will be sold. Tickets are available Nov. 1 at the center.

The classic monthly movie is “The Italian Job” on Tuesday, Nov. 4, at 12 p.m. The Wednesday night dinner group will go the Timber Lodge on Nov. 12 and Das Schnit-zel House on Nov. 26. We are closed on Thanksgiving, Nov. 27, and Friday, Nov. 28. To arrange for meal delivery, contact Ilse at 330-659-4306. Check your monthly calendar for trip and activity information. The center is open Monday through Friday 10 a.m.-3p.m. For information, call 330-659-9203. ∞

Richfield Town Trust

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The next Richfield Town Trust meeting is Thursday, Nov. 20, 7 p.m., at the Richfield Senior Center. Items to be discussed include 2015 commercial and residential grant pro-cedures, status of the proposed Richfield scenic byway application, future outdoor beautification projects, design guidelines in the Historic District, as well as any other business to come before the members.

Thanks to Luther Farms for their generous donation of the cornstalks, which adorn

street signs in the historic district.The Town Trust events raise funds to en-

hance the central area of Richfield, which was once the hub of community and economic activity in the region. Anyone interested in learning more about this effort or about how to apply for a residential or commercial grant can attend the monthly meetings on the third Thursday at the Senior Center. For more information, call 330-659-3300. ∞

The Revere School District PTAs are par-ticipating in the Ohio/National PTA Reflec-tions Program, designed to recognize stu-dents’ (grades K-12) endeavors in literature, musical composition, photography, visual arts, dance choreography and film/video production. The year’s theme is “the world would be a better place if .” Find rules at revereschools.org. Deadline is Friday, Dec. 5.

Entries will be judged by the Revere Council of PTAs on artistic merit/creativity,

mastery of medium and interpretation of the theme. All judges decisions are final. Winning entries at council level will be forwarded to the Ohio PTA for further judg-ing. For more detailed information, contact individual building chairpersons: Hillcrest Elementary School: Ellen Anderson, 330-858-1801; Bath Elementary School: Amy Furukawa, 330-659-2985; Revere Middle School: Cheri King, 330-606-9868; Revere High School: Karen Smik, 330-659-4750. ∞

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The next chamber luncheon will be Wednesday, Nov. 5, at the Taverne of Rich-field, 3960 Broadview Rd.

A member of the Akron Foodbank will present information about volunteer opportunities. Information on foodbank

events and campaigns – such as Harvest for Hunger, Hunger-Free Families, Taste of the NFL – will be discussed. The cost is $11 for nonmembers. Reservations are required. Call 330-659-3300 to make res-ervations before Nov. 3. ∞

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Relay for Life/ American Cancer Society

Musketeers Bar & Grill sponsors a Relay For Life Night from 4 to 9 p.m. every sec-ond Thursday of the month. Mark your calendars for the following date: Nov. 13.

Order any meal from the menu and the restaurant will make a donation from the evening’s receipts to the American Cancer Society (ACS). The restaurant has sponsored ACS for five years.

Musketeers Bar & Grill is located at 3027 Brecksville Rd., Richfield. ∞

The HeartbeatsThe Heartbeats jump rope team is taking

registration for December/January classes for beginning, intermediate and advanced jumpers. The five-week class session is Friday afternoons from 5-6:30 p.m., at Pin-nacle Sports, 313 Medina Rd., Medina. For more information, contact the Heartbeats coach, Pam Evans, at 440-572-3292, or [email protected] or visit www.theheartbeats.org. ∞

The Richfield Civic OrganizationThe Richfield Civic Organization meet-

ing is Wednesday, Nov. 5, 7:30 p.m., at the Richfield Recreation Center, 3333 Brecks-ville Rd. Items to be covered include a review of our “Get Ready for Christmas” vendor affair, final planning for the Nov. 28 tree-lighting ceremony and any other business to come before the members.

For additional information, contact Karen at 330-659-4750 or visit www.richfieldcivicorganization.org. ∞

Organizations: We are happy to print your articles. We ask only that they be typed, with a limit of 200 words, and submitted by the 15th of each month. They may be emailed to news@ scriptype.com or mailed to our office.

Friends of the Richfield LibraryThank you to all who donated books

for the September book sale. The next Friends of the Richfield Library book sale is in March 2015. Donated books will be collected all winter.

We will be replacing Templeton the Rat that was stolen from the Charlotte’s Web display outside library. For information on joining Friends of the Richfield Library, go to the front desk at the library. ∞

Community of Hope Lutheran Church (LCMS) Worship Sat. 5:30p.m. and Sun. 9 & 10:45 a.m. at 4470 Oakes Rd., Brecksville, in Blossom Hill Com-plex. Nursery care, Modern Worship, Children’s Ministry; 440-792-4700, www.cohchurch.com

St. Victor Church3435 Everett Rd., Phone: 330-659-6591, Pastor: Rev. Allen F. Corrigan. Masses: Mon-Fri, 7:30 a.m.; Sat, 5 p.m., Sunday 8:45 and 11:30 a.m. Sat. con-fessions 4:15 p.m. and anytime by appointment.

Richfield Community Foursquare ChurchMeeting at the Richfield Days Inn & Suites, 4742 Brecksville Rd., phone: 567-703-7232. Pastors Tom & Ginger Martin, Sunday Service 10 a.m. For more information visit our website at www.richfieldchurch.net

Church in the ValleyVisit our website at www.churchinthevalley.org. 2241 Everett Rd. 330-657-2200. Adult class 9 a.m., Sunday morning service 10 a.m., Children’s Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Non-denominational, Christ-and Bible-centered. Growth group Bible studies available during the week.Hinckley Ridge Baptist Church1270 State Rd., 330-278-3311 Pastor Rev. J.L. Holcomb. Sunday School & Bible Study 10 a.m., Worship service 11 a.m., Evening service 6 p.m. Childcare provided. An old-fash-ioned church, preaching the old-fashioned gos-pel, singing the old-fashioned hymns.

Places of Worship Welcome YouRichfield United Church of Christ www.richfielducc.com. 4340 W. Streetsboro Rd. Pastor: Rev. John D. King. Sunday morning ser-vices at 8 and 10:15. Sunday school for all ages at 9:15 a.m. Youth group activities, men’s & women’s discussion groups, choir, bell choir for children & adults, book club, Adult Mission Group, Men’s Health Group, Gathering Room Gallery & RUCC Gar-den are just a few of our activities. No matter who you are, or where you are on life’s journey, you’re welcome here at Richfield United Church of Christ.

Richfield Bible Baptist ChurchMeets at the Richfield Holiday Inn Express, 5171 Brecksville Rd. Phone: 330-659-6561; Website: http://bbc.mapleknoll.us. Pastor Alfred B. Davis, Sunday School: 10 a.m.; Sunday Morning Worship: 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Worship: 6 p.m.; Friday Bible Study: 7 p.m. Radio Program: Live with Pastor Al, Sundays at 11 p.m. and Fridays at 1:30 p.m. on AM 1220 WHKW.

Bethel Lutheran Church3852 Everett Road, Bath. Worship Service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Wheelchair acces-sible. www.bethel-lc.org, 330-659-9069

St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church9549 Highland Dr., Brecksville 440-526-9865. www.stmatthewsbrecksville.org. Sunday worship - 8:30 and 10 a.m. Christian education for all ages following the 10 a.m. service. Nursery for toddlers, 10 a.m. to noon. Wheelchair accessible.


ART CLASSESChina painting, Ceramics,Lace draped dolls,Watercolors & silk painting.Broadview Heights resident.

Call Dottie at 440-570-3039

APPLIANCE REPAIRROYALTY APPLIANCE SERVICEServing all MakesHinckley - 440-234-9090 or 330-723-7674

ASPHALT PAVINGMID OHIO ASPHALT & CONCRETEFree Estimates. Reasonable PricesSeal Coating, Driveways, Parking LotsPatching & Concrete. Licensed-Bonded-Insured 330-467-1378 or 330-963-4165

BUCKEYE SURFACE MAINTENANCEAsphalt, seal coating, crack filling, line striping. Parking lots/driveways. Licensed, Bonded, Insured. Angie's List. Free estimate 216-328-1322

CLEANINGFIREHOUSE CLEANING SERVICESVariety of home cleaning programs. Free in-home estimates. Locally owned/operated since 2001. Bonded, insured. 330-665-3913, www.firehousecleaningservices.com

R&R WHITE GLOVE KLEANINGResidential and commercial cleaningInsured and bonded.Established 1998.440-888-1990

CONCRETE WORKSAL’S CONCRETE CO. 440-746-9788All Types of Concrete Work. Color Stamped Concrete, Driveways, Walks, Patios, Parking Lots. A+ BBB Member. Licensed, Bonded, Insured. Sals-Landscaping.com

COUNSELINGAVENUES OF COUNSELING AND MEDIATION, LLCCounseling for all ages in Medina and Bath. Compassionate and experienced clinicians.Trained in a variety of Mental Health concerns.www.avenuesofcounseling.com 330-723-7977

DECKS AND PATIOSKLASSIC CUSTOM DECKS INC. 330-468-3476Wood or low maintenance materials available. Free in-home estimates. Attention to finished details. Licensed, bonded, insured. BBB members. Visit us online www.klassicdecks.com

ELECTRICALTIM'S CUSTOM ELECTRIC, INC.Residential & light commercial Remodeling, basements, generators, panel upgrades, landscape lighting. Richfield resident, Lic. #37393, 440-785-0862

EXCAVATING AND GRADINGOLIVO EXCAVATING COMPANYAll types excavating. Septic systems, grading, waterproofing, pool removal, barns, riding pads330-666-7127 or 330-351-5370

FUNERAL HOMEFAULHABER FUNERAL HOME7915 Broadview RoadBroadview Heights 440-526-7315

GENERAL CONTRACTORSDUN-RITE HOME IMPROVEMENTResidential contractor. New construction, additions, windows, siding, gutters, roofing.Licensed, Bonded, Insured.Financing available. 330-650-5322

GUTTERSVILLAGE SEAMLESS GUTTER CO. since 1980Service & installation of gutters & downspouts.Offered in a variety of popular colors.Installation of leaf protection on new or existing.Call Matt Cern for free estimate, 330-659-3698

HANDYMAN SERVICETHE HANDYMAN JOSHUA KASTELICNeed a hand? Call The Handyman!Bath resident. 15+ years experience.Honest, Quality, On-Time.330-840-4351 [email protected]

HOLLAND HANDYMAN SERVICEFor all your “Honey Do” needs.Insured, on time & dependable.No job too small or too large.330-576-3895, Hollandrb.com

HEATING & COOLINGLISCO HEATING & COOLING INC.Sales and Service – 440-237-177712608 State Rd., North Royalton

ARP HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING, INC.Sales and Service 440-838-4204 www.arpheating.com

HOME IMPROVEMENTCORNWELL REMODELINGKitchens, baths, additions, basements, carpentry, windows, doors and painting. More than 20 years experience. Free estimates. Mike, 330-819-4942

SUMMIT HOME SOLUTIONSComplete interior and exterior home improvements. Top quality craftsmanship. Low rates and senior discounts. Free estimates. 330-523-8093

HORSE BOARDINGHORSE BOARDING - RICHFIELDQuiet, private adult barn. Several stalls available. Full care $350 month. 330-858-3386 or Laura at 440-915-1031 or Diane at 937-209-0193

INSURANCEBROADVIEW INSURANCE AGENCY, INC.330-659-4866 broadviewinsurance.com "Broad Views – Individual Attention"Located In Richfield’s Historic District.

KUNDE INSURANCE SERVICES, LLC330-659-0727 [email protected] Located in Richfield since 1980. Low rates, excellent service. 3941 Brecksville Rd.

KITCHEN & BATH SHOWROOMSFREEDOM DESIGN KITCHEN & BATH2483 Front St. Cuyahoga Falls • 330-929-1705 4944 NEO Parkway, Garfield • 216-587-7010 11683 Royalton Rd, N. Royalton • 440-877-9464 www.freedomdesignllc.com

LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORSSAL’S LANDSCAPING CO.Landscape design & installation, shrubs/trees, stone retaining walls, seed lawns, sprinkler systems, brick paver patios, colored stamped concrete. Sal: 440-746-9788

WAVE LANDSCAPE DEVELOPMENT CO.Paver & concrete patios, fireplaces/pits, outdoor kitchens, retaining walls, plants & mulch. Professional quality installation & service. Doug Vasulka, 216-376-3700

NATURE'S LAWN-N-SHRUB CAREMowing, complete landscape maintenance, shrub & tree installation, mulch, spring clean-ups, professional service, fully insured. Call for free estimate. 888-532-2244

MASONRYNEAL KILBANE MASONRYBrick, block & stonework. New & repairs. Residential & commerical. Waterproofing, fireplaces, chimneys & chimney repairs. Neal Kilbane 330-665-4323

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Allstate Chris Pike Agency ...................................23Andy’s Auto Body ................................................35Aqua Clear .........................................................39ARP Heating & Air ...........................................24Avenues of Counseling .........................................43Balzano, Laura, Atty ............................................8Brecksville Dermatology ......................................42Broadview Heating .............................................40Brunswick Animal Hospital ................................27Calvetta Brothers Floor Show ......Inside Front CoverCatavolos Funeral Home .....................................29Coalition for Greater Richfield ............................21Coldwell Banker Hunter Realty/DiBiase ..............34Coloma, Arlene J. DDS MS .......................... 22, 43Colonial Pharmacy ...............................................3Crown Granite and Marble...................................4Cuyahoga Valley Career Center............................42Cuyahoga Valley Technical Support ......................34David G. Cotugno Executive Tailors ....................36Demas, Coleen DDS ...........................................28Depew Drilling ...................................................37Dermatology Partners .........................................32Elegant Dentistry ................................................15Elite Designer Homes ..........................................13Especially 4 Paws ................................................11Exit 11 Truck & Tire Service, Inc. .......................37Firehouse Cleaners ..............................................45 Giggles and Grins, Kucera, DDS .........................24Gromofsky, Richard DDS ....................................44Howard Hanna/Brecksville .................................33Jeff’s Computer Consulting ..................................48Jones & Wenner Insurance .....................................9Kichurchak, Nancy .............................................30Ladies First Fitness ..............................................18

Larsen Lumber & Supply Co. ..............................47Lisco Heating & Cooling .....................................39Metro Parks Serving Summit Co. ........................25New Era Benefits Consulting, LTD ......................18North Coast Jet Clean Collision Center ..................2Petroff, Heather J. DDS ........................................3Pierogies of Cleveland .........................................14Pine Tree Barn ....................................................11Precocious Dandelion ..........................................12Quick Clean Mobile Grooming, Inc. ......................6RE/MAX - Highley .................................Back CoverRE/MAX Crossroads ............................................19Ready Ride............................................................8Richfield Auto Center ............................................7Richfield Coin & Collectibles ...............................20Richfield Parks & Recreation ...............................10Riverview House ...................................................6Sampler in Hudson, The ......................................16ScripType Publishing .............................................3Smith Bros. ..................................Inside Back CoverSouth Suburban Montessori School ......................12Spa at Yellowcreek ...............................................31Space Place ........................................................31State Farm/MacDonald.......................................38Stouffer Realty ....................................................17Suncrest Gardens ................................................26Super Sweep Chimneys ........................................47Tony’s Auto Works .................................................8True Wealth Design .............................................41Village Auto Body ...............................................44Waite & Son Funeral Homes ...............................37Wheatley Auto Service .........................................32Yoga Bliss ..............................................................5

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WINDOWS/DOORSWEATHERSEALWindows, Doors, Siding, Roofing. High quality, low prices. Windows starting at $159 installed. 330-920-4494

MUSIC LESSONS FAIRLAWN SCHOOL OF MUSICQuality education. Convenient location.Music instruction for all instruments for all ages. Call now to schedule a free lesson.330-576-6527

PAINTING/STAINING/WALLPAPERINGR. MARTIN PAINTING & FAUX FINISHINGWallpaper removal, drywall repair. Free estimates. All nonsmoking crew. [email protected], 330-836-0475

SHOWCASE PAINTING & DECORATING INC.Painting & staining. Water damage & drywall repair. Wall coverings. 2-story foyers. Power washing. 32 years experience. Handyman repairs. Insured. Senior discounts. 440-877-1009

GOLD STANDARD PAINTINGInterior painting. No job too small. Ceiling & Wall Repair. Wallpaper removal. 30+ years experience. Insured. 330-659-0518

PHARMACYCOLONIAL PHARMACY1915 N. Cleveland-Massillon RoadBath 330-666-3569; 1-800-232-DRUGNext to Ken Stewart’s LodgeM-F 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat. 9-2

PHYSICAL THERAPY/SPORTS MEDICINEMILLENNIUM REHABILITATION PHYSICAL THERAPYWe treat all orthopedic conditions! No referral needed; same say appts. available Locally owned - Dr. Trish Strazar, PT, DPT Hinckley 330-558-0100; Parma 440-842-4444

PLUMBINGRANDY’S PUMP SERVICEPumps, Tanks, Softeners330-659-9838

BARTU PLUMBINGRepairs, Remodeling, Drain Cleaning,Hot Water Tanks. Residential/Commercial. Licensed and Insured, OH Lic. #19447. 330-659-3678 or 440-669-3197

BRECKSVILLE PLUMBING - 8584 Riverview Master plumbers since 1942. We can fix any plumbing or drain problem. Senior 10% discount. Support your local business. Call Jim 440-526-7039.

SERDINAK PLUMBINGSemi-retired licensed plumber. 30 yrs exp. Same day hot water tank installations. OH #16094. 330-760-9022 or 330-929-1957

PRINTING/GRAPHIC DESIGNSCRIPTYPE PUBLISHINGOne-stop shop for all of your publishing and printing needs: brochures, directories, flyers, magazines, newspapers, post cards, presentation folders, programs, reports, addressing etc. 330-659-0303

REALTYTOWN SQUARE REALTY CO., INC.In Richfield Since 1972. Cleve/Akron MLS www.TSROhio.comRichard Roznovsky, Broker, Realtor216-402-9561 or 330-659-6651

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NEMECKAY’S ROOFING & HOME IMPROVEMENTRoofing, siding and gutters. Free estimates. Office, 330-659-4876. Cell ph., 216-598-2367

M.R. PLANK ROOFINGFamily owned & operated. Licensed, bonded & insured. Financing available.330-929-1785 or 1-800-457-8209

SNOW PLOWINGMAINTENANCE MASTERS SNOW PLOWING24-hour commercial & residential serviceSidewalk services & salting available7 trucks - reliable - local - insuredwww.M-Masters.com. 330-715-1322

TREE SERVICEBECKLER’S TREE CARERemoval, Planting, Stumps, Trimming, Cabling, Firewood, Deep Root Feed/ Fertilizing. Insured. Free estimates. 440-878-0384

HARTMAN TREE SERVICETrimming, Removal, Stump GrindingFirewood and Mulch.Don Hartman 330-659-6749

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ForSale: Wall mirror, shell Chippendale 26"x42", antique gold finish with plain mirror, 5200 AG GAR-RMC 9734, $100. 440-526-4309.ForSale: Professionally cleaned, good condition, 2ft.11"x4ft.11" Kayseri silk rug, appraised $950, sell $450. 2ft.9"x8ft.10" Tabriz wool rug, appraised $1,500, sell $900. 440-526-4309.ForSale:Antique sewing machine, Westinghouse Free Style #577800, asking $100, OBO. Not sure how old. 440-526-9123. Wanted: Cash paid for unwanted vehicles, etc. Call: 440-654-8329. ForSale: Motorcycle/utility trailer w/15" tires, bed 50"x7ft., $350. Two steamer trunks, 40"x23"x25", $50. Minolta SRT102 camera body, make offer. 440-526-5363. For Sale: Cub Cadet snow plow blade, $75. Amana refrigerator, $200. Computer desk, $20. Zenith TV, $20. 5-gallon aquarium complete, $15. 440-526-6561.ForSale: 2010 H.H.R., red, one owner, non-smok-er, less than 45,000 miles, excellent condition, $11,500. Call David: 216-789-9910 after 4 p.m.ForSale: Everett Covered Bridge by Roy Pugh, superintendent Bath schools, painted 1964. Owner wants it to stay in community. $250. 330-256-0086.ForSale: GBC Velobind manual desk-top office binding machine, some supplies, $75. 330-659-3303, evenings. ForSale: This End Up twin bed w/3 drawer stor-age unit dresser w/mirror, bookcase and bureau, $550. 330-352-0468. ForSale: Fully complete, working, 5 or 6 selection soda vending machine for cash or consider mini-bike trade. Call Ron: 440-736-7344.ForSale:1960s sturdy metal office desk, 7 draw-ers with 2 slide-out slabs on left and right, $125. Call Ron: 440-736-7344. ForSale:The Hamilton Porcelain Dolls in original boxes, $25 each. Bell collection: 12 Norman Rockwell w/certificate of registration, $100. Paula: 440-552-6927.For Sale: Art, original paintings, signed and numbered, S. Francis and Marc Chagall. Paula: 440-552-6927.ForSale: Bed...spoon art...$350. Full oak wooden headboard/footboard with side rails; some say it's an antique. Paula: 440-552-6927. ForSale: Mary Francis collection, two purses, new, $100. Pink leather w/gems; other is lime tweed w/pearls and plum feathers. Paula: 440-552-6927. ForSale: Solid maple kids twin loft bed with slide, play/storage area underneath, $200 ,OBO. Photos available. Call: 330-659-6851.

Free:Horse manure, will deliver free, 3 yard mini-mum. 440-773-9451. ForSale:Pella entry door, fiberglass, RH, $350. Steel door, 9-panel glass, LH, $135. Both 36"x80", new. Call: 216-280-8420. For Sale: Frigidaire electric range w/smooth cook-top, $175. Frigidaire heavy-duty electric washer and dryer, $300 pr. Very good condition. 567-224-8566. ForSale: Pfaff Creative Sensation sewing ma-chine, original equipment, excellent condition, over 650 stiches, IDT; no embroidery unit, $2,800. 440-582-5982. ForSale: Lee designer jeans, size 12-14, pink, purple, light blue, navy, 1980s, one owner, hardly worn, very nice, $10 each. 330-659-9579. ForSale: Antique white dining room set, 6 chairs, table with 2 leaves, mirrored lit china cabinet and storage area, $1,500. 440-526-7388. ForSale: Pool table, reg. size slate top, billiard light, heavy vinyl cover, amish oak cue stand, VGC, $500. 330-659-4624. ForSale: Snow blower, 26" SP, $25. Aquarium, 30-gallons with cabinet and canopy, $250. Heavy duty hydraulic jack, $250. 440-237-8823. ForSale: Craftsman radial arm saw w/cabinet, $250. Kirby vaccum w/attachments, $200. Blazon spring horse, $75. Emperor grandfather clock, walnut chain drive, $250. 440-237-8823.ForSale: Child's roll top desk and chair. Old school desk. Twin size headboard and footboard. 440-230-2768. ForSale:Video camera w/accessories. AM/FM radio/CD player. Hand vaccum, w/attachments. Fax machine. Dog kennel. 216-534-7662. ForSale: Oak table, 5ft.x3.5ft. w/4 chairs, 2 leaves and hutch, $450. 440-838-8761. ForSale: Mid-century modern wood dining chairs, six, excellent condition, new upholstery, 4 armless, 2 arms, $425. 330-666-3031. ForSale: HealthRyder Total Body aerobic fitness bicycle, new, $50. Unused soft back brace, $10. Unused TENS unit, $15. 440-546-7274. ForSale: Troy Built snow blower, 24" 208 cc en-gine, electric start, 6 forward, 2 reverse, used two winters, $400. 330-659-4534. ForSale: 3-dimensional hanging artwork, 8 differ-ent pieces, vintage cars, blimp, hot air balloon, an-tique fire engine. Can email photos. 330-659-2136. ForSale: Paddle Boat SeaHawk, fiberglass, 3 person, 7ft.x5ft. with two storage bins and blanket cover - EC. Can email photos. 330-659-2136. ForSale: 30" bar stools by Cal-Style Furniture.

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Unclassified ads must be prepaid. They should be received by the 15th of the month at The Richfield Times, 4300 Streetsboro Rd., Richfield OH 44286. Include 50¢ per word.

Opportunity: Earn good money stapling booklets at home. For further details send self-addressed, stamped envelope to: RLM 553 Fairview Ave., Barberton, OH 44203. Office for rent: Richfield, clean, 500 sq. ft. office, free parking, private entrance, well-lighted, free wireless internet. $475/month includes rent, CAM, taxes, insurance, main-tenance, water and sewer. One-year lease; option years available. Call 216-662-9100 for details and/or appointment. Vacation rental: Sanibel Island, Fl., one-minute walk to the beach. 2B/2B condo for rent by owner. First week of March. $1,800/week. 330-523-0736. Looking to rent: Adult middle-aged male looking to rent room/apartment, close to downtown Richfield, 330-805-8773.

6 scrolled black iron frame stools, 4 red vinyl and 2 black vinyl. Can email photos. 330-659-2136. ForSale: Pool table/ping pong combo with cue rack, sticks, rack, balls, cleaning brush, chalk, tennis paddles, net and balls. Can email photos. 330-659-2136. ForSale: 6 horse aluminum Custom Elite trailer, interior EC; exterior good condition. Leasing pos-sibility. Can email photos. 330-659-2136. ForSale: Two matching Ethan Allen maple book-case/hutch sets, $250. Small maple hutch, $50. 440-746-0830. ForSale:Stone concrete mixer, drum style, electric model, 65 CM, new, $1,000 firm. Call 216-440-4887 or 330-278-2722. Wanted: Watch restorer buying watchmaker's tools, watch parts, watch books, complete watches or collections. No quartz watches/fakes. Paying cash. 330-416-0336.Wanted: Brecksville collector buying antiques, col-lectibles, decor, one piece or entire basmt/attic, top prices paid, clear the clutter. Frank: 216-403-5884.Wanted:Fishing tackle, boxes, lures, rods, reels; any fishing equipment; outboard motors. Call Bill: 330-819-1115.Wanted: Gun collector wants to buy hand guns, rifles and shot guns. All brands any condition. Please call Woody: 330-819-3274.Wanted: Toy trains, model railroad enthusiast interested in purchasing trains for collection. Call: 330-310-1016.Wanted: Buying old gas pumps - buy, sell, restore. Call Mark: 330-592-4083.

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BRECKSVILLE - $839,938 Stunning all-brick mini-estate boasts 8,500+ square feet of living space and 2+ acres of landscaped grounds surrounded by the beauty of the Metroparks. This custom home features a dramatic step-down family room with 23ft ceilings, fireplace and a wall of windows that let in the natural light and serene views. Extensive custom woodwork throughout the home adds to the rich ambiance. Custom kitchen. Fantastic 1st floor master suite with glamour bath. Large deck overlooks the beautiful land-scaped grounds. Sale, land contract or lease for $4600/month.

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BROADVIEW HEIGHTS - $239,932Neutral, open and airy 3 br, 2.5 bath cluster in New Hampton, a com-munity with swimming pool, nature trails and playground! Two-story foyer w/ hardwood floor & turned staircase leads to the 2nd floor where you will find a large master suite with a vaulted ceiling, a huge walk-in closet and bath with double sinks & large shower. Second flr. has 2 additional bedrooms & a another full bath. Great kitchen with Maple cabinets, center island and an eating area with a sliding door to the multilevel deck which overlooks the green space & pond with a fountain. Vaulted great room w/ fireplace and wall of windows, den and laundry rooms also on 1st. The lower level w/ high ceilings, roughed-in bath & daylight windows ready to be finished

RICHFIELD SHOPPING CENTERRichfield Shopping Center in great high-traffic and high visibility area at NE corner of State Route 21 and State Route 303. Currently fully leased, combination of retail and office. Rent roll available. All tenants are triple net. $1,795,000

BATH - $449,944CUSTOM WILL TROUT RUSTIC CONTEMPORARY on 4.7 secluded acres. Long driveway to this stunning unique home. Great rm w/contemporary gas FP, 2 story atrium DR w/floor to ceiling glass walls overlooks stocked pond w/fountain. Main level wide plank wood floors. Kitchen w/center island. Upstairs are 3 BR including master suite, 2 BA, sitting rm and laundry. 2+car ga-rage w/bonus rm. Huge heated 2 story outbuilding.

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