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Vacationing with Jim akronlife magazine and Jim Tressel traveled with me all the way to Brazil in November! I took a few days off from teaching at Akron Digital Academy to visit my son Nick and family in Salvador, Brazil. We ferried over to Itaparica Island and spent the day exploring and collecting sea glass, my new passion. Daughter-in-law Jennifer snapped this photo of Ayala and Lennox resting with grandma Nonnie after a day of sun and surf. Wasn’t my Columbus family surprised to see Coach Tressel’s photo on the cover of akronlife!

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My husband, Aron, and I traveled to Chicago in November to celebrate my birthday and our anniversary. Along with eating pizza, shopping, touring Goose Island Brewery, visiting with friends and family, seeing several shows, taking an architecture boat tour and walking up and down the Magnificent Mile (about a million times!), we did some serious sightseeing. Although we’d both been up in the Willis Tower (formerly the Sears Tower) before, this was our first time going out on “the Ledge.” At 1,353 feet in the air, the Ledge’s glass boxes extend out 4.3 feet from the Willis Tower Skydeck. What a great new way to see the Windy City! Abby Cymerman Managing editor, akronlife

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Maple Sugaring at Home / Another lesson learned the hard way /

Every time I slather maple syrup on my pancakes, I can’t help but think what went into making it. I know from firsthand experience. The main feature of the kitchen in our old farmhouse in Mogadore was an enormous fireplace which was at least four times the size of one you can find in most modern homes. The fireplace was originally built just before the Civil War. It was an outside fireplace, built to cook for the many farmhands that worked the property then. Over the years, the outdoor fireplace became an indoor one when the owners added a room to make that part of the house into their kitchen. The house was built in 1812 with just four rooms: two upstairs as bedrooms and two downstairs as the living/dining room and kitchen. Every time there was an abundant harvest, the proprietors added another room so when we moved in, there were 13 rooms but an abundant harvest eluded us and prevented us from adding on. On the property were several very large maple trees. Every February I toyed with the idea of tapping them and making maple syrup but I didn’t get around to it until February had come and gone. A visit to a feed store in Edinburg in Portage County turned my maple-syrupmaking dream into reality when I spotted a box of spiles, which are tree-tapping spouts. After I bought them, I had to try to figure out how to use them. The Internet would have come in handy but this was the mid-‘80s, so I had to research it the old fashioned way: I went to the library. It turned out to be fairly simple: Drill a hole in the maple tree, drive the spile into the hole, hang a clean bucket from the spout and wait for the tree to slowly trickle tree sap. Our maple trees were large enough that I could hang a couple of buckets per tree so I bought a 30-gallon trash barrel in which to store the sap. The fireplace had kettle cranes or hangers built in to dangle pots and kettles over the fire for cooking, as was common in the mid-19th century. The idea is to boil the tree sap down until there’s nothing left but the sugary syrup. I don’t remember what the ratio is, but after collecting 30 gallons of sap, I was confident that I would have enough to get at least a gallon of syrup.

At the time, I was the publisher of a magazine for which I traveled a great deal. I decided to start the sap-reduction process on a Friday because I had to be at the airport fairly early on Monday morning, and I thought three days was plenty of time to make the syrup. I sat in the rocking chair in front of the fireplace, filled the kettle with sap and built the fire hot enough to boil it. Most of the time it takes to make maple syrup is just waiting: waiting for the sap to collect, waiting for the sap to boil, adding more sap and waiting some more. This was a continuous process throughout the day, the evening and into the night. Sometime early Sunday morning I realized that the boiling-down process was going slower than I had planned. And sometime late Sunday afternoon I realized too that I wouldn’t be able to boil down the entire 30 gallons of sap. That was also about the same time that my wife, Nancy, noticed that all of the wallpaper in the kitchen was curling off the wall. Well, I couldn’t stop the process. I had come too far to quit. Sometime around 4 a.m. Monday morning, I decided that I had to shut things down. I let what sap I had boil down, poured the remaining syrup in a jar and headed upstairs to pack and head to the airport. Before I left I barely had time to taste my new syrup; the maple flavor was definitely there but also present was a strong, smoky taste. The next weekend we made pancakes to use what amounted to about a half pint of smoky syrup. When the kids tasted it, they went to the fridge for the Mrs. Butterworth’s. I was the only one to eat the pancakes with the syrup because I had spent too much time making it to turn my nose up at it. The remainder of the syrup sat in the refrigerator for maybe six months before I finally gave up and threw it out. By then, it had gotten kind of moldy as had the remaining sap in the barrel. I had always thought that real maple syrup was much too expensive compared to Mrs. Butterworth’s and others of that ilk in the grocery store. I now see why it costs so much; it’s the wallpaper that has to be figured into the cost. Don’t see any other way around it. Or maybe the next time I try making my own maple syrup, I’ll do like everyone else and boil it down outside. But the instructions I read didn’t mention anything about that.

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Sigmund Freud had a morbid fear of ferns.

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Lion Swap The Akron Zoo’s female African lion, Shani - who was with the zoo since 2007 - left for the Naples Zoo in Florida in early January. The Akron Zoo received a female lion, Mandisa, from the Naples Zoo as part of an exchange recommended by the Lion Species Survival Plan (SSP).

An Akron parent who incited panic by handing cookies to his child and other students through a playground fence did not, by Rodney Wilson according to school officials, “mean ill will.” The

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Akron city planners are considering a proposal to build a 1,200-foot zip line attraction in Cascade Locks Park. The project’s pitch as a form of one-way public transportation for downtown residents is struggling to find ground.

The city of Barberton is considering an ordinance banning pet food left outside overnight. The law will be introduced with another piece of legislation known as the Get Off My Lawn bill.

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The cost of an expansion planned for Akron Children’s Hospital. Designing is currently in the works for an $180 million, six-floor tower, which will include a new emergency department, ambulatory surgery center and neonatal intensive-care unit. Plans are for the structure to be completed in the summer of 2015. The Eat’n Park Hospitality Group recently announced that it had raised $12,953 for the hospital — the highest total ever raised for the hospital in the history of the company's Caring for Kids Campaign. 10

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A 21-year-old Akron woman was arrested for harassment after making 46 phone calls to the Kenmore branch library over the course of four days. The defendant is arguing a case of temporary insanity caused by the library’s overly long queue for the book, “Fifty Shades of Grey.”

Stark County sheriff’s deputies who reported robberies of a Dunkin’ Donuts and a Circle K suspect that both crimes were committed by the same assailants. A donut-related crime (Code: Sprinkle) is a top priority within local police departments and, accordingly, all officers have been assigned to the case.

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by Denise Henry

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/ Single parenthood: It’s a family affair. /

It’s 8 p.m., and I’m still in my work clothes, sorting laundry. I redirect to the kitchen to load the dishwasher. My daughter intercepts and takes over the task. I smile gratefully at her and head outside to fetch the mail — and am delighted to step out onto a freshly shoveled walkway. “Thank you, son, wherever you are.” He is nowhere in sight. I crash into bed at 11:30 p.m., drift asleep, but awaken a couple of hours later with a pang, which shoots from my head to my stomach as I discover my son still isn’t home. I pick up my cell phone and see his text message: “I’m in Kent. Won’t be back till late. Love you!” OK, so he’s 20, and he consistently attempts to assure me — but still, I worry. As a single parent, I don’t live the picture-perfect American Dream, but who does? My married friends ask how I do it alone. Raising kids to become responsible adults is tough enough with two parents in the house — how do I manage as a solo act? My response: I don’t. I’m not solo at all.

and other frills, along with practicalities. They pay to fill their gas tanks, cover car insurance and deck in Uggs and other fancy duds. They know how to plunge a clogged toilet, tighten a hinge on a loose cabinet door, wash their own bed sheets and kill an army of ants invading the kitchen.

True, as a working single parent, my life may be more hectic than those of most two-parent households. By necessity, single parents cram more into each day. I whisk through the door to work each morning as polished and as caffeinated as possible, ready to dive in, make a splash and do what it takes to keep a roof over my children’s heads. I breeze out the same door nine hours later, slip into my car and hit the accelerator pad to dash to a program at my child’s school or to stop at Discount Drug Mart to pick up the hand soap I keep forgetting to buy.

Call it sympathy or sink-or-swim survival. Either way, kids have a way of picking up the slack in a single-parent home. They know when to step in, to check in and to tap into their hidden MacGyver. Sure, my home isn’t always — or often — the peaceful haven I desire. My children and I battle over issues rising from limited time, space and money. Whose college application or course schedule was due yesterday? Who needs first dibs on the bathroom tomorrow morning? Who wants to come with me to check out an apartment? [We need to downsize again, and no one wants to hear it, but guaranteed, they’ll be on board moving day.]

I try to get home early enough to put dinner on the table at a decent hour. Scrambled eggs, anyone? No answer. Is anyone even home to eat dinner or to notice the fresh new Softsoap replacing the watereddown bottle on the bathroom counter? My daughter emerges from her bedroom to tell me she already fixed herself a grilled cheese sandwich. The crumpled Chipotle bag in the trash assures me my son is fed. I can check off dinner tonight. I move on, blindly signing forms my daughter brought from school and mispronouncing Spanish words I deliver sloppily to her during home practice quizzes disrupted by e-mail. >> So life is harried and imperfect. But solo? No way. In truth, in single-parent households, our children learn to fill in the gaps. They have jobs to fund their peppermint mochas, Lil Wayne concert tickets

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My kids and I, we’re modern-day survivalists living one day to the next, one paycheck to the next, one unhinged door and emotion to the next, but in the end, we’re in this together. The truth is, single parenthood isn’t a solo act at all. It’s a family affair. / Denise Henry is a freelance writer and public relations representative living in Hudson. Comments? E-mail them to managing editor Abby Cymerman at acymerman@ bakermediagroup.com.

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/ Member of the Canton Charge Girls dance team /

>> When Jessy tried cheerleading for the first time as a highschool freshman; she had no idea it would change the rest of her life.

>> During her time cheering on the high-school sidelines, Jessy realized she was really interested in dance. After practices, she would go home, look up choreography on YouTube and teach herself dances. Today, Jessy’s a sophomore at The University of Akron and a professional dancer with the Canton Charge. After participating in a summer intensive dance course in North Hollywood, Jessy tried out to be a Cleveland Cavaliers Girl. Although she made it to the final round, she wasn’t chosen, but dance coach Toni Wall encouraged her to try out for the Charge Girls. Owned by the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Canton Charge is an NBA Development League that plays its games in the Canton Memorial Civic Center. Last year was the Charge’s inaugural season but this is the first season the Charge will have its own dance team.

What was it like to join the dance team? Jessy: It was a dream come true to be chosen as one of the original eight members of the Canton Charge Girls dance team. I used to dream about becoming a professional dancer when I was younger. I still can’t believe it’s real!

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What traditions or rituals do you do before a performance to bring you good luck and to avoid jitters? Jessy: Before a performance I start getting hyped up. I get goose bumps all over, I start getting anxious and I can’t stand still. To avoid being nervous, I close my eyes and imagine myself nailing the choreography.

In addition to dancing on the court during a basketball game, what are the other responsibilities for the Charge Girls? Jessy: We’re there to make sure the fans have the best experience possible. We add excitement and keep the fans’ energy up. We also actively volunteer within the community. Our goal is to make a positive difference in Canton.

How do you stay energized and positive during very long practices? Jessy: I’m happy to be at practice doing what I love, and I enjoy working hard to prove that I earned it. If I ever feel myself getting down, I imagine I’m at a game and the fans are keeping my energy levels high.

Do you ever catch yourself daydreaming and thinking up new choreography? Jessy: Yes! I either catch myself dancing or thinking of new choreography for my favorite song of the week. When I want to clear my mind and relieve stress, I just run choreography through my mind. Dance is how I keep myself sane.

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In my spare time, you’ll find me… Jessy: Cuddled up, watching TV with my puppy, Louie. Louie’s three years old, but I still call him a puppy because he’s so fluffy and cute. Our guilty pleasure is watching “The Walking Dead” and “How I Met Your Mother” — although Louie isn’t a big fan of the zombies in “The Walking Dead” so I cover his eyes!

Who’s your biggest fan? Jessy: Definitely my mommy. She’s always believed in me and supported me. Not to mention, she stayed up all night to make my audition outfit; thanks Mom! All my life she’s told me I can be whatever I want to be as long as I put in the work.

What would surprise people about you? Jessy: I have an Anti-nuclear Antibodies factor of Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis. It’s not something I ever let get in the way. I treat my body right with proper nutrition, exercise and vitamins. Sometimes when my knees bother me, I’ll take it easy. Otherwise, I act as if it doesn’t even exist.

What do you do to maintain a tiptop dancer’s body? And, on those off days when you feel like cheating, what’s your biggest food indulgence? Jessy: I exercise six days a week and incorporate stretching and practicing yoga. I make sure I cover all the food groups, especially vegetables. I only eat foods that are natural and organic. However, I am a huge chocoholic! Dark chocolate is my weakness.

What advice would you give to young women who aspire to dance for professional sports teams? Jessy: Go for it! Don’t give up and continue to dance. No dream is ever ‘too big.’ You can do and be whatever you want as long as you’re willing to work. / Writer Katelyn Murphy is an editorial intern with akronlife. She is a senior at KSU working on her bachelor’s in magazine journalism. Comments? E-mail them to editor Abby Cymerman at acymerman@bakermediagroup.com.

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by Marion Thompson

Faith, Music and Community / Gospel Meets Symphony celebrates two decades. /

Each year on a typically chilly evening in downtown Akron, I observe concertgoers, clapping, swaying and even shouting when warmed by the spirit of the music resounding through E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall. The audience is moved by the instruments of the Akron Symphony Orchestra and the voices of the Akron Symphony Gospel Choir during the annual Gospel Meets Symphony concert, undoubtedly the orchestra’s most popular event. This year, Feb. 23 is the concert’s 20th anniversary celebration, and concertgoers will experience an event that celebrates community, respects both gospel and classical music, and reaches out to people of diverse backgrounds. The event’s chairwoman is Brenda L. Justice and honorary chairwoman is Ann Lane Gates.

Morgan were also instrumental in planning the concert. More than 125 singers from 37 Akron churches participated, and a group of church choir directors, led by Cleo Myricks, led rehearsals for the newly formed Akron Symphony Gospel Choir.

Gospel Meets Symphony arose from an effort in the early 1990s to make symphonic music accessible to all and to increase the participation and patronage of minorities in the Akron Symphony. The Minority Outreach Committee of the Greater Akron Musical Association (GAMA) sponsored several projects aimed at reaching this goal.

“It’s a priority for me to be part of Gospel Meets Symphony each year,” says 20-year veteran singer Sylvia Thompson. “The music and the fellowship mean a great deal to me.”

One of these was the commission of three pieces composed by African-Americans to be premiered by the Akron Symphony and recorded on a CD produced by Telarc International. The organization decided to host a concert of gospel music backed by a full symphony orchestra, and the proceeds would help finance the CD’s production and support the group’s overall cause. At that time, the late Alan Balter was the maestro of the Akron Symphony. He had conducted similar concerts with the Memphis Symphony Orchestra and enthusiastically supported the idea. Gates, a founding member of the Minority Outreach Committee, and Edward Metzger co-chaired the committee, and Marva AllenMurrell, Lawrence Butler and Delores Parker 16

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>> Gospel Meets Symphony is the result of the dedication and hard work of its enthusiastic participants. People of all faiths and backgrounds compose the choir, now led by Chorus Master Jennifer Mekel Jones. Choir members begin rehearsals in December and dedicate nearly every Saturday afternoon to the effort.

The first Gospel Meets Symphony concert was held at the Akron Civic Theatre on Jan. 29, 1994. Tickets sold out three days before the event, leaving more than 200 interested parties unable to attend. Based on audience demand, Gospel Meets Symphony became an annual event. “Akron’s Gospel Meets Symphony is unique and has been praised for its longevity and creativity,” Justice says. “It takes a team to make this unique event happen with a wonderful group of people.” Since the sudden passing of Alan Balter in 1998, Gospel Meets Symphony has been led by guest conductors, including the renowned Eric Benjamin, Charles Floyd, Dr. Raymond Wise, Julius P. Williams and Roland Carter. Today, Akron Symphony’s Music Director Christopher Wilkins holds the baton.

Fellow choir member Christine Flakes couldn’t agree more. “It’s been a platform that has allowed different cultures to connect and render music to the masses,” she says. “What an awesome 20-year experience!” In addition to the orchestra, the choir is joined by a rhythm section that includes an organist, keyboardist, bassist and drummer — all members of the local gospel community. “The Gospel Meets Symphony rhythm section has a wonderful spiritual connection with one another,” Justice says. “We couldn’t have asked for a better group.” Each concert features special treats, which have included performances by local group Divine Hope, excerpts from the musical, “Paul,” written by Akron’s Charles Myricks, a hymn arranged and conducted by Durrell LeGrair and Balter’s legendary jazz clarinet solo.

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This year’s choir — 188 singers from 72 churches — will perform favorite songs from previous years’ concerts, including Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy” sung in German, as well as new selections. >> During the Gospel Meets Symphony concert, a powerful, contagious spirit fills the concert hall — moving people, both old and young. During one concert, a cellist spontaneously jumped up and danced around his instrument during a number, in joyous celebration of the music. For several years, I attended the concert with my grandmother, then in her late 90s. After

one performance, while wheeling her to the car, I remember her saying, “I had such good church tonight, it will last me for days.” Tickets for Gospel Meets Symphony can be purchased through the Akron Symphony ticket office by calling 330-535-8131. / Freelancer Marion Thompson lives in Columbus but she’ll always be an Akron girl at heart. Comments? E-mail them to managing editor Abby Cymerman at acymerman@bakermediagroup.com

Gospel Meets Symphony: 20th Anniversary Celebration, Feb. 23 E.J. Thomas Hall, 198 Hill St., Akron Tickets range from $22 to $52 per person. Christopher Wilkins, conductor, and Jennifer Mekel Jones, chorus master

Gospel Meets Symphony has unleashed its indescribable power in Akron for 20 glorious years. Come celebrate the inspiring talent that brings Akron together, and makes us one community, year after year.

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Through 2/16 New Works: B arbara Gillette , James Rehmus and B onnie G ordon Barbara Gillette was the 2011 recipient of the Akron Area Arts Alliance award for Outstanding Visual Artist. James Rehmus began his adult career as a physician, and after trying for several years to balance the role of practicing medicine and teaching himself to paint, he fully embraced his artistic inner soul. Bonnie Gordon is a ceramicist whose porcelain works have been widely shown throughout Ohio and neighboring states. Harris Stanton Gallery, 2301 W. Market St., Akron. Tues.-Fri., 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. www.HarrisStantonGallery.com

3/2 Bethesda Album Release With opening acts A Band Named Ashes and Eddie Doldrum. Indie-folk band Bethesda, based out of Kent/ Akron, is releasing its full-length album, “The Reunion.” In 2012, this band performed at Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, MidPoint Music Festival, Red Gorilla Music Festival at SXSW and others. Musica, 51 E. Market St., Akron. 8 p.m. $9.99. www.akronmusica.com

2/28 Torchbearers’ 10th annual Anniversary Reception

2/15 and 2/16 “Stomp” The eight-member troupe uses everything but conventional percussion instruments – matchboxes, wooden poles, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters, hubcaps – to fill the stage with magnificent rhythms. E.J. Thomas Hall, 198 Hill St., Akron. 8 p.m. $32.50-$52.50. broadwayinakron.com

This signature event, attended by more than 250 community leaders, will feature several exciting announcements to commemorate the organization’s 10th anniversary milestone. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres provided. Register by 2/25. The Tangier, 532 W. Market St., Akron. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free. torchbearersakron.com 18

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Through 2/3 The Anniversary Show: Commemorative Art Through the Years As part of the ongoing celebration of the museum’s 90th anniversary the Corbin Gallery will feature an exhibition of works commissioned over several decades. Includes paintings, photographs, print design, jewelry and pottery to commemorate milestones, anniversaries and special events. Akron Art Museum, 1 S. High St., Akron. Weds.-Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thurs., 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; closed Mon. and Tues. $5-$7; free for members and children 17 and under. www.akronartmuseum.org Through 2/16 New Works: Barbara Gillette, James Rehmus and Bonnie Gordon Barbara Gillette was the 2011 recipient of the Akron Area Arts Alliance award for Outstanding Visual Artist. James Rehmus began his adult career as a physician, and after trying for several years to balance the role of practicing medicine and teaching himself to paint, he fully embraced his artistic inner soul. Bonnie Gordon is a ceramicist whose porcelain works have been widely shown throughout Ohio and neighboring states. Harris Stanton Gallery, 2301 W. Market St., Akron. Tues.-Fri., 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. www.HarrisStantonGallery.com Through 2/17 Adolph Gottlieb: Sculptor This exhibit includes sculptures, maquettes and templates, as well as several major paintings from the 1960s and 1970s that illustrate the important relationship between the artist’s drawings and sculptures. Akron Art Museum, 1 S. High St., Akron. Weds.-Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thurs., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Closed Mon. and Tues. and most major holidays. $7 adults; $5 students and seniors; free for children 17 and under and members. Admission to the galleries is free on the third Thursday of each month. www. akronartmuseum.org

Through 2/17 “Tiger Legacy” Exhibition The Massillon Museum, in partnership with Kent State University and the Massillon Tiger Football Booster Club, presents this community storytelling and photography project that depicts the culture of high school football through the spirit, passion, dedication and tradition of The Massillon Tigers, one the most storied programs in the U.S. Massillon Museum, 121 Lincoln Way E, Massillon. Tues.-Sat., 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sun., 2-5 p.m. Free. www.massillonmuseum.org

Through 2/17 “Black Coffee” by Agatha Christie When Sir Claude is robbed of his new invention (the formula for a weapon of mass destruction, created by splitting the atom) and then is poisoned with cyanide in his coffee (in a locked room!) Detective Hercule Poirot is called in to solve the case. Written in 1934, this gem from the Queen of Crime hasn’t been available for performance in the U.S. for decades! Coach House Theatre, 732 W. Exchange St., Akron. Fri. and Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 2:30 p.m. $12-$18. 330-434-7741 Through 2/24 “Solar Max” This year the Sun’s 11year cycle is at its high point. What will the Earth experience - and what problems may loom large for human technology? Hoover-Price Planetarium, 800 McKinley Monument Drive NW, Canton. Sat., 1 p.m., and Sun., 2 p.m. Planetarium admission is included with admission to the McKinley Presidential Library & Museum. 330-455-7043

Through 3/3 “Life in Miniature” For this exhibit, local miniature enthusiasts have contributed 14 dollhouses and room boxes, two large displays of lead soldiers, eight miniature vignettes and 40 miniature pianos. The exhibit also includes four miniatures from the museum’s permanent collection: a large Victorian dollhouse furnished by the late Betty Axe, “Rose Cottage” from the Franklin Mint, a scale model of the Schneider home on Canton’s Cleveland Avenue (now the Spiker-Foster-Shriver Funeral Home) and a miniature farm. McKinley Presidential Library & Museum, 800 McKinley Monument Dr. NW, Canton. For exhibit times and ticket prices, call 330-455-7043. Through 4/7 New Artifacts: Works by Brent Kee Young and Sungsoo Kim Works by Cleveland Institute of Art professor and department head Young are juxtaposed with the works of Kim, an adjunct professor at Cleveland Institute of Art and Kent State University. Akron Art Museum, 1 S. High St., Akron. Weds.-Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thurs., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Closed Mon. and Tues. and most major holidays. $7 adults; $5 students and seniors; free for children 17 and under and members. Admission to the galleries is free on the third Thursday of each month. www. akronartmuseum.org Through 6/2013 “Fashion Timeline” The museum’s newest exhibit showcases a world-class collection of historic fashions. In addition to the garments on view in the Palmer and Mull Galleries, an array of accessories, particularly shoes and hats, line the hallways. Kent State University Museum, 515 Hilltop Dr., Kent. 10 a.m.-4:45 p.m., Weds., Fri. and Sat.; 10 a.m.-8:45 p.m., Thurs., and noon-4:45 p.m., Sun. Closed Mon. and Tues. $3-$5; free for kids under 7. Free admission on Sun. www.kent.edu/museum

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Through 7/21 Danny Lyon: The Bikeriders This exhibition presents a dramatic inside look at 1960s biker counterculture. From 1963 to 1967 Danny Lyon not only captured the bikers in photographs, but joined the Chicago Outlaw Motorcycle Club, making him a pioneer of the new form of photojournalism where the artist was personally involved with the subject. Akron Art Museum, 1 S. High St., Akron. Weds.-Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thurs., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Closed Mon. and Tues. and most major holidays. $7 adults; $5 students and seniors; free for children 17 and under and members. Admission to the galleries is free on the third Thursday of each month. www. akronartmuseum.org

Stark Parks staff will talk about Ohio reptiles and bring snakes form the Sanders Center. Massillon Museum, 121 Lincoln Way E, Massillon. Noon-2 p.m. Free. www.massillonmuseum.org

older and with adult companions. If there isn’t enough snow, there will still be a hike. Dress for the weather. Goodyear Heights Metro Park/Pioneer Area, 550 Frazier Ave., Akron. 2 p.m. summitmetroparks.com

2/2 February Adult Art Classes Begin Choose from: Open Studio Ceramics, Pottery Wheel, Glazing Ceramics, Intro to Digital Photography or Advanced Digital Photography. Massillon Museum, 121 Lincoln Way E, Massillon. Check out www.massillonmuseum. org for details and registration fees.

2/4 Black Men in Blue Dr. Kelly Shelby, Assistant Professor of History from Walsh University, will lead a discussion on “Black Men in Blue: The Civil War, Ohioans, and the United States Colored Troops.” This program is sponsored in part by the Ohio Humanities Council. Barberton Public Library, 602 W. Park Ave., Barberton. 6-7:30 p.m. Free. www.barbertonlibrary. org

Through 2015-2016 Journey to the Reef Take your own journey and get nose-to-nose with animals that live on or near the reef including lion fish, sea horses, octopus, eels, jellyfish, clown fish and more. Touch a sting ray at the new touch tank or play in the new interactive area of the reef exhibit. Akron Zoo, 500 Edgewood Ave., Akron. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $7-$10; free for members. www.akronzoo.org 2/1 First Friday Club Student representatives of Summit County’s four Catholic high schools will discuss “Encountering God.” Martin University Center, 105 Fir Hill, Akron. 11:30-1 p.m. $15. 330535-7668

2/2, 2/9, 2/16 and 2/23 Creature Feature The Akron Zoo will have special activities on Saturdays in February for visitors. Guests will get an up-close look at bugs on 2/2, reptiles on 2/9, birds on 2/16 and mammals on 2/23. Akron Zoo, 500 Edgewood Ave., Akron. Noon-2 p.m. $6; children under 2 are free; $2 parking. www.akronzoo.org 2/2 Crystal Palace Hike Huge, colorful icicles drip from the rock cliffs in Gorge Metro Park during winter. A naturalist will accompany you to a breathtaking view of this “Crystal Palace” along the rugged Glens Trail. Gorge Metro Park/Main Entrance, 1160 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls. 10 a.m. Free. summitmetroparks.org 2/2 Scones, Biscuits, Biscotti and Popovers Artisan baker Kathy Lehr teaches how to make simple popover and create savory and sweet variations. Bring a container to take your goodies home to your family! Class includes a light lunch. The Cucina at Gervasi Vineyard, 1700 55th St. NE, Canton. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $75. www.gervasivineyard.com 2/2 Do the Mu!: “Snakes and Chinese New Year” Stop by any time during this intergenerational activity.

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2/2 Rhythms Concert: Cleveland Chinese Music Ensemble Celebrate the Year of the Snake with Chinese music and martial arts demonstrations. Massillon Museum, 121 Lincoln Way E, Massillon. 6:30 p.m. $15; $12.50 for MassMu members; $10 for students with ID. www.massillonmuseum.org 2/2 Canton Charge vs. Fort Wayne Cheer on our local NBA D-League powered by the Cleveland Cavaliers. Canton Memorial Civic Center, 1101 Market Ave. N., Canton. 7:30 p.m. Call for ticket prices. 330-489-3090

2/2 The Festival of Nations 2013 Enjoy dance performances from different ethnic groups from around the globe, as well as a wide array of interactive activities, educational booths and international foods. Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St., Akron. Doors open at 6 p.m. $5-$10; free for children 2 and under. www.akroncivic. com] 2/2 World Tour of Music: University of Akron Steel Drum Band Founded by Dr. Larry Snider in 1980, this Grammy-nominated band will bring us the sounds of Trinidad and Tobago. The World Tour of Music is presented by Ohio Regional Music Arts Cultural Outreach (ORMACO). DeLorre and Lily Jean Haddad Broadway Street Hall Auditorium, 144 N. Broadway, Medina. 8 p.m. $18. www.ormaco.org 2/3 Celebrate Groundhog’s Day Spring is just around the corner … or is it? Join a wildlife rehabilitator and a naturalist to learn about groundhogs and their forecasting abilities. Includes a craft, a chance to see a groundhog up close and a short hike, weather permitting. F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm / Visitors Center, 1828 Smith Road, Akron. 1 p.m. Free. summitmetroparks.org 2/3 Showshoe Hike Snowshoeing is a great way to get out and enjoy the winter season. Join a naturalist for a brief how-to lesson, followed by a moderate snowshoe hike and hot cocoa around the fire. Snowshoe rental is $5/person. Advance registration is required and begins 1/29. Children must be 10 or

2/5 History Discussion Group: “School Valentines and Romances” Moderated by Chris Craft. Massillon Museum, 121 Lincoln Way E, Massillon. 10 a.m.-noon. Free. www.massillonmuseum.org 2/6, 2/13, 2/20 and 2/27 Art Sampler with Shannon Casey For adults and teens. Relaxed sessions offer plenty of one-on-one instruction. All materials provided. Choose one session or all four. Week One: Exploring the basics with pencil and charcoal. Week Two: Figure studies. Week Three: Still life. Week Four: Art potpourri! Pre-registration required. Peninsula Art Academy, 1600 W. Mill St., Peninsula. 6-9 p.m. $30/session; $25/session for PAA members. www. peninsulaartacademy.com 2/6 Rockin’ the Vineyard: Alan Greene and Tom Odegard Enjoy live music featuring some of the best local talent. Sarah’s Vineyard, 1204 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls. 7-10 p.m. Free. www. sarahsvineyardwinery.com 2/7-2/24 “Flyin’ West” 2012 was the 150th anniversary of the Homestead Act. Under this act of the U.S. Congress, any applicant could get, at no cost, a single plot of roughly 160 acres on undeveloped federal land west of the Mississippi River. This play focuses on four courageous black pioneer women who are determined to protect their land and survive in the American West. Weathervane Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron. Call for showtimes. $5$21. www.weathervaneplayhouse.com

2/7 Canton Regional Chamber’s 99th Annual Dinner Jimmy Haslam, new owner of the Cleveland Browns, will share his story of success in business, in energy and in community investment. Haslam is chairman of Pilot Flying J Travel Centers, one of the country’s largest privatelyheld companies. Canton Memorial Civic Center, 1101 Market Ave. N, Canton. 5:30 p.m. cocktail reception; 7 p.m. dinner. $88 members; $98 non-members. CantonChamber.org

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2/7 Psychic Event The Summit County Historical Society welcomes psychic medium Laura Lyn to the Perkins Stone Mansion. Hear about your future in the areas of romance, prosperity and destiny, as shared by your angels and spirit guides. Each participant receives a reading. Guests will have a chance to ask the medium questions. Scrumptious food indulgences and delightful spirits. Perkins Stone Mansion, 550 Copley Road, Akron. 7-9 p.m. $37 with advance registration. www.summithistory.org 2/7 Michelle Alexander “The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness” New York Times best-selling author Michelle Alexander is a highly acclaimed civil rights lawyer, advocate and legal scholar. Her first book won the NAACP Image Award for “outstanding literary work of non-fiction.” E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall, 198 Hill St., Akron. 7:30 p.m. $10-$20. www.ejthomashall.com

2/8 AultCare Fast Break Breakfast Series: Overcoming Customer Resistance A presentation by Marvin Montgomery, the “sales doctor,” a perennial favorite. Courtyard by Marriott, 4375 Metro Circle NW, Canton. 7:30-9 a.m. $18. cantonchamber.org 2/8 Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad Beer Tasting Train For ages 21 and up. Sample five beers to learn about their appearance, bouquet, body, flavors and finish while you enjoy appetizers that complement each brew. Reservations required. Rockside Station, 7900 Old Rockside Road, Independence. 7-9 p.m. $45 coach/person. 800-468-4070

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2/8 Ron White “A Little Unprofessional” Comedian Ron White, best known as the cigar-smoking, scotchdrinking funnyman from the “Blue Collar Comedy” phenomenon, returns to Canton with his new stand-up show. Canton Palace Theatre, 605 Market Ave. N, Canton. 7 p.m. $42.75-$52.75. www. cantonpalacetheatre.org

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2/9 and 2/23 Countryside Winter Farmers’ Market Thanks to high tunnels and hardy farmers, you can anticipate an abundance of produce at this organization’s farmers’ markets. Old Trail School, 2315 Ira Road, Bath. 9 a.m.-noon. Free. cvcountryside.org 2/9 16th Annual Parent/Child Valentine Social The evening starts with a catered kid-friendly meal, followed by dancing caricature artists, door prizes and more. Dress is classy-fun for kids and parents alike. Akron General Health & Wellness, 1940 Town Park Blvd., Green. 5-8:30 p.m. $20 per child-adult couple; additional children are $5 each and additional adults are $15 each. Register by calling 330-896-6621. 2/9 Exploring the Night Sky The winter sky is dominated by the awesome constellation Orion. Join a naturalist and astronomy volunteers to learn how to identify and observe Orion and other constellations. Firestone Metro Park/Coventry Oaks Pavilion, 40 Axline Ave., Akron. 7 p.m. Free. summitmetroparks. com

2/9 Bach’s Brandenburgs No musician has brought more imagination and joy to the programming and presentation of concerts in this area than Jeannette Sorrell, music director of Apollo’s Fire. She leads a rousing mix of Baroque masterworks showcasing the orchestra. E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall, 198 Hill St., Akron. 8 p.m. $32-$52. www.ticketmaster.com

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2/9 ZOSO: The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience In 1995, Zoso was formed to create the most mesmerizing and accurate portrayal of Led Zeppelin, “the biggest band of the 1970s,” according to Rolling Stone Magazine. Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St., Akron. 8 p.m. $15. www.akroncivic.com 2/10 Cooking with Wine with Jim Reynolds Learn more about the perfect pairing of wine with food and how it can add flavor and depth to your favorite dishes, whether used as an ingredient or served alongside the meal. Samples to taste and a collection of recipes to try at home. The Winery at Wolf Creek’s Great Room, 2637 S. Cleveland-Massillon Road, Norton. 5:30 p.m. $15; prepayment is required. 800436-0426

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2/11 Kinderealm: Owls For kids 3 to 6 and their adult companions. Learn to give a hoot about the nocturnal raptors in our backyards. A craft and short walk are included. Goodyear Heights Metro Park/ Pavilion, 2077 Newton St., Akron. 10:30 a.m. Free. summitmetroparks.com 2/13 Rockin’ the Vineyard: Jim Golen Enjoy live music featuring some of the best local talent. Sarah’s Vineyard, 1204 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls. 7-10 p.m. Free. www.sarahsvineyardwinery.com

2/14 Warbler Warmup Join a naturalist for the second in a series of warbler I.D. workshops for birders of all levels. We will focus on warblers with a wheateo love song. Advance registration is required and begins 2/8. F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm/ Visitors Center, 1828 Smith Road, Akron. 7 p.m. Free. summitmetroparks.com

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2/15, 2/16, 2/17, 2/22, 2/23 and 2/24 “I Love You Because” In this romantic musical’s modern twist on Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice,” a young, uptight greeting card writer’s life is changed when he meets a flighty photographer. Along with their eccentric friends and siblings, they learn to love each other, not in spite of their faults, but because of them. For mature audiences only. Kent State University at Stark Theatre, Fine Arts Building, 6000 Frank Ave. NW, North Canton. Friday and Saturday shows at 8 p.m., Sunday shows at 2:30 p.m. $10-$14; free for KSU students with current ID. 330244-3348] 2/15 and 2/16 “Stomp” The eight-member troupe uses everything but conventional percussion instruments – matchboxes, wooden poles, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters, hubcaps – to fill the stage with magnificent rhythms. E.J. Thomas Hall, 198 Hill St., Akron. 8 p.m. $32.50$52.50. broadwayinakron.com 2/15 Homeschool: Web For Life For home school families with children 7 to 10. Discover with a naturalist how all living things are connected in nature. Advance registration is required and begins 2/5. Adults must accompany children. Furnace Run Metro Park/Brushwood Pavilion, 4955 Townsend Road, Richfield. 1 p.m. Free. summitmetroparks.com

2/15 The Psychic Social: History and Haunts of Akron featuring Psychic Medium Laura Lyn Join us for this interactive, fun and light presentation. Laura Lyn has given thousands of readings during her years in spiritual service. Psychics will give five-minute readings for $5. There will also be mini ghost tours, presentations by S.I.G.H.T of Ohio and paranormal demonstrations. Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St., Akron. 9 p.m. $35 includes hors d’oeuvres and a drink ticket. akroncivic.com

2/16 Hike & Breakfast: Hearty Hearts! Join us for a brisk winter hike and hearty breakfast. Advance registration is required and begins 2/6. Participants will be asked to contribute to the feast. Goodyear Heights Metro Park/Pavilion, 2077 Newton St., Akron. 8 a.m. summitmetroparks.com 2/16 Flatbreads from Around the World In this class you’ll learn the essentials for making, baking and serving flatbreads with artisan baker Kathy Lehr. The class will make Mini Wheat Pitas, Naan and Wheat Tortillas. The Cucina at Gervasi Vineyard, 1700 55th St. NE, Canton. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $75. www. gervasivineyard.com

2/16 Diary of a Wimpy Kid Party Celebrate Book 7, “The Third Wheel,” with a party! We’ll check out the new book, eat Wimpy Kid snacks, play Wimpy Kid games, make our own Wimpy diaries, and have a Wimpy Kid trivia contest. Win Mom Bucks to trade in for prizes! Stick around for a showing of the movie, “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days.” Akron Summit County Public Library, Maple Valley branch, 1187 Copley Road, Akron. Noon. Free. akronlibrary.org

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2/15 Amphibian Mania Join a naturalist to learn about salamander and toad migrations, as well as where you should go to see these awesome creatures. A short presentation, live animals and a craft are included. F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm/ Visitors Center, 1828 Smith Road, Akron. 7 p.m. Free. summitmetroparks.com

2/16 The Metropolitan Opera: Rigoletto LIVE Director Michael Mayer has placed his new production of Verdi’s towering tragedy in Las Vegas in 1960. Montrose Movies 12, 4020 Medina Road, Akron; Hudson Cinema 10, 5339 Darrow Road, Hudson; Cinemark 15, 8161 Macedonia Commons Blvd., Macedonia; and Tinseltown USA 290, 4720 Mega St. NW, North Canton. 12:55 p.m. Log on for ticket prices. fathomevents.com 2/16 Rubber City Roller Girls Join the girls for the second bout of the season! John S. Knight Center, 77 E. Mill St., Akron. Doors open at 5 p.m., and the bout starts at 6 p.m. Adults $9 advance; $13 door. Kids 12 and under $5 advance; $6 door. www. rubbercityrollergirls.com 2/16 The FM Project: A Tribute to Steely Dan This show will feature a set of some of Steely Dan’s greatest hits, followed by a set where the band will recreate the “Aja” album in its entirety. Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St., Akron. 8 p.m. $15-$20. akroncivic.com 2/17 Real Mexican Learn to make fresh Corn Tortillas, Tacos with Carnitas (pork) and Chicken Fillings, Pico de Gallo, Guacamole, Tomatillo Salsa, Fish Tacos with Sour Cream, Lime and Cilantro; and Chiles Rellenos. The Cucina at Gervasi Vineyard, 1700 55th St. NE, Canton. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $75. www. gervasivineyard.com 2/17 Storytelling Workshop with Photojournalist Gary Harwood This workshop complements the museum’s Tiger Legacy and Supporting Our Champions exhibitions. Massillon Museum, 121 Lincoln Way E, Massillon. 2 p.m. Free. www. massillonmuseum.org

2/17 Joe Augustine’s Piano Valentine Join Steinway Artist Joe Augustine and friends for an afternoon of romantic piano favorites. E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall, 198 Hill St., Akron. 3 p.m. $6-$12; free for UA students with Zip Card. www. ejthomashall.com

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2/20 Canton Charge vs. Erie Cheer on our local NBA D-League powered by the Cleveland Cavaliers. Canton Memorial Civic Center, 1101 Market Ave. N., Canton. 7 p.m. Call for ticket prices. 330-489-3090

2/20 America’s Got Talent All Stars Tour Hosted by Jerry Springer, this tour is bringing the top fan-favorites to you live, including Landau Eugene Murphy Jr., Jarrett and Raja, Anna Graceman, Eric Dittelman, and father/daughter singing team Maurice and Shanice. Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St., Akron. 8 p.m. $29.50-$85. www. akroncivic.com

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2/21 Pairing Wine and Cheese When wine instructor Abraham McCune pairs wine and cheese from the same region, it takes the union to another level. Explore the history, culture and science that work together to make the world’s most celebrated cheese and wine pairings. The Cucina at Gervasi Vineyard, 1700 55th St. NE, Canton. 7-9 p.m. $60. www.gervasivineyard.com

2/22-3/3 “Noises Off” Called the funniest farce ever written, this play presents a manic menagerie as a cast of itinerant actors rehearse a flop called “Nothing’s On.” Slamming doors, on-stage and backstage intrigue, and an errant herring all figure in the plot of this hilarious and classically comic play. North Canton Playhouse Mainstage, 525 7th St., North Canton. Fri. and Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 2:30 p.m. $12-$13. 330-494-1613 2/22 Rascal Flatts “Changed Tour” With The Band Perry and Kristen Kelly. The Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown. 7:30 p.m. $49.75-$74.75. www.livenation.com

2/24 Winter Bird Hike Join a naturalist to look for rusty blackbirds and winter wrens. All other birds will be a bonus. Firestone Metro Park/Tuscarawas Meadows Area, 2620 Harrington Road, Akron. 1 p.m. Free. summitmetroparks.com 2/26 Brown Bag Lunch: “Charisma” Marva Dodson will lead this discussion on the contributions of historic African-Americans whose roots and influence are of significance to the Massillon area. Bring your lunch or buy it at the Chit Chat Coffee Shoppe. Free coffee and cookies. . Massillon Museum, 121 Lincoln Way E, Massillon. 12:10 p.m.- 12:50 p.m. Free. www. massillonmuseum.org

2/22 Daryl Hall and John Oates With the 40th anniversary of their first album, Hall and Oates are at the height of their powers, making their own kind of soul, with a new generation of musicians recognizing not only their historic track-record of success but also their continuing influence and achievements. Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St., Akron. 7:30 p.m. $42.50-$85. www.livenation.com 2/23 Gospel Meets Symphony: 20th Anniversary Celebration In the immortal words of violinistarranger Dave Kempers: “Akron does Gospel like Texas does barbecue.” E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall, 198 Hill St., Akron. 7:30 p.m. $32-$52. www. ticketmaster.com

2/27 Massillon Art Battle Sponsored by Bender’s and the Massillon Museum. Bender’s, 50 Lincoln Way E, Massillon. 8-10 p.m. Free for spectators. www. massillonmuseum.org 2/28 Weekday Walkers Join a naturalist to walk the 1.6-mile Willow Trail while discovering nature and history. Firestone Metro Park/Tuscarawas Meadows, 2620 Harrington Road, Akron. 10 a.m. Free. summitmetroparks.com 2/28 Canton Charge vs. Idaho Cheer on our local NBA D-League powered by the Cleveland Cavaliers. Canton Memorial Civic Center, 1101 Market Ave. N., Canton. 11 a.m. Call for ticket prices. 330-489-3090

2/28 Torchbearers’ 10th annual Anniversary Reception This signature event, attended by more than 250 community leaders, will feature several exciting announcements to commemorate the organization’s 10th anniversary milestone. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres provided. Register by 2/25. The Tangier, 532 W. Market St., Akron. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free. torchbearersakron.com 2/28 Critiquing the Critics We’ll review prominent wine periodicals, study the wine classifications of France and Italy, examine the key rating systems and consider the influence of food on a wine’s impression. Then, we’ll appraise the wine professionals’ assessment of specific wines and have a blind tasting. The Cucina at Gervasi Vineyard, 1700 55th St. NE, Canton. 7-9 p.m. $50. www. gervasivineyard.com

March 2013 3/1 First Friday Club: Br. John Paige, CSC, Ph.D. Paige will discuss “A Look at Contemporary Higher Education.” He is president of Holy Cross College. Martin University Center, 105 Fir Hill, Akron. 11:30-1 p.m. $15. 330-535-7668 3/1 to 4/1 Amphibian Migration Witness the annual amphibian migration across Sand Run Parkway. Programs occur when conditions are just right: Salamanders prefer light rain and temperatures above 45 degrees. Sand Run Metro Park, Old Portage Area, 1300 Sand Run Pkwy., Akron. Call 330-865-8060 after 4 p.m. to learn if a program is taking place that evening. Free. summitmetroparks.com 3/1 Homeschool Hike: Vernal Pools Registration required; begins 2/21. For homeschoolers age 7 and up with an adult. Search for vernal pools and salamander eggs along Buttonbush Trail. Wear boots that can get wet and muddy. Liberty Park, Pond Brook Conservation Area, 3973 E. Aurora Road, Twinsburg. 1 p.m. Free. summitmetroparks.org

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3/2 Pastorale Symphony Beethoven began his life in Vienna as a student of Haydn. The Pastorale Symphony owes much to The Seasons, especially for bringing visual delight to the ears. E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall, 198 Hill St., Akron. 8 p.m. $32$52. www.ticketmaster.com 3/2 Bethesda Album Release With opening acts A Band Named Ashes and Eddie Doldrum. Indie-folk band Bethesda, based out of Kent/Akron, is releasing its full-length album, “The Reunion.” In 2012, this band performed at Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, MidPoint Music Festival, Red Gorilla Music Festival at SXSW and others. Musica, 51 E. Market St., Akron. 8 p.m. $9.99. www.akronmusica.com] 3/3 Thawing Out Crocuses aren’t the only flowers that pop up through the snow. Discover the amazing things that thaw out this time of year along Seneca Trail. F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm, Seneca Deck, 1828 Smith Road, Akron. 1 p.m. Free. summitmetroparks.org 3/3 Winter Tree I.D. Discover how to identify trees without their leaves while hiking the 1.2-mile Oxbow Trail. Cascade Valley Metro Park, Oxbow Area, 1061 Cuyahoga St., Akron. 3 p.m. Free. summitmetroparks. org 3/3 Brit Floyd “P-U-L-S-E 2013” The Pink Floyd Ultimate Light & Sound Experience is a stunning new three-hour show featuring note-for-note performances of five full album sides, including ‘Wish You Were Here,’ ‘Animals,’ ‘The Wall,’ ‘The Division Bell’ and, in celebration of the 40th anniversary, Pink Floyd’s classic defining album, ‘The Dark Side of The Moon.’ Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St., Akron. 7 p.m. $29.50-$39.50. www.akroncivic.com

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>> Several months ago, we began our search for the best and the brightest unattached local Meet the men and women to participate in our 2nd annual Single in the City contest. winners of We weren’t looking for the typical singletons, sitting at home and waiting for their prince or princess to come. No, we were on the hunt for singles that are active in their communities, akronlife’s who make a difference in people’s lives, who go out and pursue their passions. Well, we’re 2nd annual happy to report that we’ve found a half-dozen of them. By day, they’re mild-mannered Northeast Ohioans but in their spare time, not only does this Single in the group of Super Singles serve their community (and the world), they’re friendly, open to new relationships and pretty good-looking to top it off. City contest! We’ve enjoyed working with these men and women, and we can’t wait for you to meet them!

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>> Jessica Cole considers herself a Renaissance woman. This 26-year-old board-certified music therapist heads the music therapy program at the Blick Clinic Inc., providing services for over 75 people with mental illness and developmental disabilities. “I love witnessing the healing power of music in my clients,” she says. “It’s the best job ever!” She also plays guitar, piano and viola and specializes in ethnic and world percussion. When her workday is over, she teaches a music and drumming course for youth at risk in the Akron After School program. No stranger to the stage, she’s also a professional opera singer and recently joined the Akron Symphony Chorus. Cole has served as an editor for Ohio Life News (a small community newspaper from Cleveland geared toward minority and religious populations) and is active in the marketing of local political campaigns.

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Longest relationship: 2-1/2 years / My ex would describe me as: A picky eater “I’m a vegetarian” / My “type” is: Quirky and intelligent men who can make me laugh. It’s a plus if they play a musical instrument, are Libertarian and enjoy genres of music other than what’s on the radio / My guilty pleasure: Grilled cheese / Current celebrity crush: Johnny Depp / I’m a sucker for: Animals / Book that best describes me: “Pride and Prejudice” / I own too many … Tubes of mascara / Most people don’t know I: Love death metal / The craziest thing I ever did: Move to Los Angeles to complete an internship at a psychiatric forensic facility / Part of my charm: I’m unexpected.

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Carla Overly >> Carla Overly’s daughter Brooke nominated her for this contest because, she says, “my mom is the strongest and most successful woman I know!” Overly, who is in her 50s, is a single mom who raised Brooke and her 17-year-old sister Bri while enjoying a thriving career as the chief financial officer of Mont Granite in Solon. Overly calls her girls her “Number One priority” and, to shield her daughters from unnecessary drama, she avoids rushing into romantic relationships. “I think it just happens,” she says. “You have to be friends first.” Overly’s home in Mogadore is often frequented by her daughters’ friends who turn to her for advice. “I tell it like it is, and they keep coming back for more,” she says. Always the first to lend a hand in tough times, Overly supports fundraisers for the Ronald McDonald House in Cleveland, the Arthritis Foundation’s Red and White on Thursday Night and at events that help the National MS Society, American Cancer Society, United Way and tsunami and hurricane relief efforts. My “type” is: Athletic, accomplished, fun, good sense of humor, intellectual, interesting and adventurous / My guilty pleasure: Nails, pedicures and body wraps / Song and movie that best describe me: “I Will Survive” by Gloria Gaynor and “The Blind Side” with Sandra Bullock / I own too many … Shoes / Most people don’t know: I was a shy tomboy / Favorite local hangout: In the summer, on my back porch at the pool with my girls and friends playing pool volleyball / Part of my charm: I have a very silly side, and I’m upbeat like the Energizer Bunny, so I’m told.

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>> When Brad Kaster enters a room, he is a magnetic presence. With his striking blue eyes and broad shoulders, he is the picture of health. This 33-year-old optometrist has worked with Volunteers for Optometric Services to Humanity to provide eye exams to people in El Salvador. And while the right woman will steal his heart, she can’t have his kidneys because he’s only got one left. During the summer of 2008, he donated a kidney to his father, Phil Kaster, in a successful procedure performed at the Cleveland Clinic. The experience made him realize that “when it comes to my family, I’ll do anything.” A big sports fan, Kaster plays on a golf league and pickup basketball. He also enjoys music and plays guitar, piano and drums. He’s a member of the Portage Lakes Community Council and the Portage Lakes’ annual

Polar Bear Club which, this month, is expecting 900 jumpers to raise money for the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank. My “type” is: Sociable and active “Someone who wants to have kids and get involved in a church.” / My guilty pleasure: Listening to non-fiction books in the car / Pet peeve: The word “like” / I’m a sucker for: [Women who are] Forward and witty / Song that best describes me: “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen, because the song has it all / Most people don’t know I: Secretly want to learn Irish tap dancing because it’s just like drumming / Favorite local hangout: Dano’s / The craziest thing I ever did: Jumped off a 50-foot cliff in Marseille into frigid water / My idea of a great date: Doing something active, then eating a good dinner.

Evan Gildenblatt >> Evan Gildenblatt may only be 21 but this Kent State University senior is unabashedly old-school and has a tie and bowtie collection to prove it. “Ties conjure up a sense of another time,” he says, adding that he always likes to look his best. “First impressions are important.” That’s a top priority for Gildenblatt, who is studying Applied Conflict Management and aspires to be a diplomat. “I’ll go wherever I’m needed,” he says. “Whether it’s dangerous, impoverished or offthe-beaten-path.” As director of Kent’s undergraduate student government, he helped bring President Obama to campus during last year’s campaign. “It was a huge collaborative effort,” he says. “Meeting the president was the most extraordinary experience of my life. He’s a remarkable guy.” When it comes to dating, Gildenblatt is looking for a woman who finds politics fascinating as well. “She’s willing to stand up for what she wants but she doesn’t need to be as much of a political wonk as me,” he says, flashing a charming grin. My ex would describe me as: Quirky / My “type” is: Compassionate, intelligent, cute and active / My guilty pleasure: Blackjack / Pet peeve: I can’t stand it when people are disrespectful to one another for no apparent reason / Favorite cause: African Refugee Development Center in Israel / Current celebrity crush: Rashida Jones / Book that best describes me: “The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald (or the Robert Redford movie adaptation) / Most people don’t know I: Am a vegan / As a teenager, I had a poster of: Martin Luther King Jr. on my bedroom wall / My idea of a great date: A romantic dinner at a small restaurant, a nice stroll outside and a trip to the symphony/opera/theater.

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Lisa Fulton >> Lisa Fulton is the type of woman who immediately puts you at ease when you meet her. She has a warm smile and eyes that sparkle, as if she knows a secret … and she’s not telling. Fulton is a hair stylist at Rian A Hair Studio in Akron and was nominated for Single in the City by one of her clients — a testament to how wellrespected she is. This 31-year-old is looking for a man who is honest, adventuresome and funny, “or thinks I’m funny,” she adds. Fulton does yoga and has participated in several half-marathons, 5Ks and other runs. In addition to working with teens in the St. Hilary Parish youth group, she’s traveled on two missions to the Peruvian Amazon with her dentist dad, Dr. Bob Fulton, to provide dental care to the locals. “My life changed

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after those trips,” she says. “It brought me back as a more aware person. These people live with a roof over their head but no walls on their homes. I became a lot less materialistic. In my home life, it’s more simple. I don’t need things; it’s about simplicity.” My guilty pleasure: Overindulging in food and wine and forcing myself to wake up and work out at Bandit Fitness / Favorite cause: Amazon Promise / I’m a sucker for: Romantic talk in a romantic foreign language / Movie that best describes me: “The Sweetest Thing” / I own too many … Sunglasses / Most people don’t know I: Regularly listen to 89.7 WKSU / Favorite local hangout: Pub Bricco for Wednesday Jazz Nights / The craziest thing I ever did: On one of my trips to Peru with the Amazon Promise, I extracted a tooth with the help and supervision of my dad (who is a dentist) / Part of my charm: Silly, light-heartedness, welcoming and understanding.

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>> Kendra Preer is a firecracker, wrapped in enthusiasm, with great legs. This confident 42-year-old serves as the director of the Upward Bound Math-Science Academy at Stark State College. With aspirations to someday be the president of a community college, she’s definitely on her way. She won the 2012 Outstanding Dissertation Award from the National Diversity Officers in Higher Education and was a finalist in 2008 for the Clorox Pine-Sol Make a Powerful Difference Award. Preer is passionate about higher education administration and, in particular, working with students and encouraging young women to pursue science, technology, engineering and math careers. In romantic relationships, she says she’s currently in a good place to entertain the idea of finding Mr. Right, whom she describes as very intelligent (“On a date, if I’m bored, it’s time to go”), professional, family-oriented, a person of faith and “Easy on the eyes would be nice too.”

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Longest relationship: 4 years / My ex would describe me as: Sweet, nurturing and extremely driven / Current celebrity crush: New Jersey Mayor Cory Booker / I’m a sucker for: A clean-cut gentleman who still believes in courting a lady / Movie that best describes me: “Something’s Gotta Give” I am Erica Barry! / I own too many … turtlenecks / The craziest thing I ever did: Camp out all night on the streets of Pasadena to save my front row spot to view the Rose Bowl Parade / As a teenager, I had a poster of: singer Al B. Sure on my bedroom wall / My idea of a great date: Al fresco dining, moscato and great conversation on a summer night / Part of my charm: My optimism and love for adventure. Comments? E-mail them to managing editor Abby Cymerman at acymerman@bakermediagroup.com

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Hot Spots! akronlife’s Guide to the Area’s Must-See Events of 2013 Even though there’s still snow on the ground,

biking spree, we’re looking forward to what 2013

and Punxsutawney Phil has made his winter

has in store for us here in Northeast Ohio.

prediction, that shouldn’t stop us all from getting excited about the rest of the year.

area has to offer as we list our picks of the top

Whether it’s a Halloween Charity Ball, a night out

entertainment events you don’t want to miss

at the zoo with a handful of brews or a summer

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“A Behanding in Spokane” None Too Fragile Theater, 1835 Merriman Road, Akron (enter through Pub Bricco)

by Aaron Fowler

February 8 to March 9 If you’re in the mood for a little dark comedy, look no further than None Too Fragile Theater’s performance of “A Behanding in Spokane” by Martin McDonagh. The story follows hapless, volatile Carmichael who is searching tirelessly for his missing hand, severed years before by a band of ruffians. His search culminates in an encounter with a hotel clerk and a small-time con couple who hope to profit from his desperate pursuit. Tickets are $20 each, or pay-as-you-can in cash at the door.

Firework Fridays at Akron Aeros Games Canal Park, 300 S. Main St., Akron

Every Friday night home game from April 5 through August Canal Park, home of the Akron Aeros, is the place to be on Friday nights throughout the summer for the best fireworks display around. Bring your family to a home game to cheer on the 2012 Eastern League Champions and Double A Affiliate of the Cleveland Indians. Blossom Music Festival Blossom Music Center 1145 Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls

July 3 to September 1 The Cleveland Orchestra’s 2013 Blossom Festival opens with Independence Day celebrations on July 3 and 4, followed by holiday fireworks. The festival continues through Labor Day weekend with programs that feature the orchestra in symphonic masterpieces, with acclaimed guest artists, and in music from Broadway and the Great American Songbook, among others. Highlights include concerts led by Music Director Franz Welser-Möst and the return of The Joffrey Ballet.

Silk Road Ensemble and Yo-Yo Ma Tuesday Musical Association

March 14, 7:30 p.m. Presented by Tuesday Musical Association, Silk Road Ensemble and famed cellist Yo-Yo Ma return to E.J. Thomas for an intimate presentation of musical riches from along the ancient trade routes. Ma brings together musicians and composers from around the world in this exciting performance that explores the relationship between tradition and innovation in music from the East and the West.

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Ezra Jack Keats, “Crunch, crunch, crunch, his feet sank into the snow.” Final illustration for The Snowy Day, 1962. Collage and paint on board. Ezra Jack Keats Papers, de Grummond Children’s Literature Collection, McCain Library and Archives, The University of Southern Mississippi. Copyright Ezra Jack Keats Foundation.

10th Annual Halloween Charity Ball The Tangier, 532 W. Market St., Akron\

October 25, 8 p.m. to midnight

“The Snowy Day and the Art of Ezra Jack Keats” Akron Art Museum, 1 S. High St., Akron

March 16 to June 30 This is the first major exhibition in the U.S. to pay tribute to award-winning author and illustrator Ezra Jack Keats, whose beloved children’s books include “Whistle for Willie,” “Peter’s Chair” and “The Snowy Day,” published in 1962. The first modern full-color picture book to feature an African-American protagonist, “The Snowy Day” inspired generations of readers. The exhibition features over 80 original works by the artist, from preliminary sketches to final paintings and collages, including examples of Keats’ most introspective but less-known output inspired by Asian art and poetry. A space in the galleries will be transformed into a reading room inspired by Keats’ art and stories for visitors of all ages.

What better way to get your Halloween on than to attend the 10th annual Halloween Charity Ball? This gathering has been an Akron-area tradition since 2004. This year, proceeds from the ball will benefit the Andrea Rose Teodosio Foundation and CANAPI. Over 700 attendees are expected, and the event will include an open bar, DJ dance party and costume contest. The VIP room will offer ultra-premium liquor and additional luxuries. Tickets for this fundraiser are $50 in advance, $60 at the door and $100 for VIP.

Inaugural Summer Biking Spree Metro Parks, various locations

July 1 to August 31 No matter your age, you can join in the fun of the Metro Park’s first-ever Summer Biking Spree. Cyclists will earn rewards by riding at least five sections of the multipurpose trails managed by Metro Parks, Serving Summit County. These trails include the 34-mile Bike & Hike Trail, 22.4 miles of the Towpath Trail and the new 4-mile Freedom Trail, which opens in Tallmadge this spring. Rewards are free to Summit County residents. Out-of-county residents pay to receive their rewards ($10 for first-year riders, $5 for veteran riders). Spree forms with the list of trail sections will be available starting June 15 at summitmetroparks.org, at F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm, the park district’s administrative offices and all Acme Fresh Market stores in Summit County. Scott Alan Evans Exhibition, “Terra Imaginara: Mapping the Fantastic” Massillon Museum, 121 Lincoln Way E, Massillon

Through March 10 Mogadore artist Evans works in paint, photography and digital art. Each piece in this exhibit is, in some way, a map based on ideas, imaginary places or memory. Among the ideas for the maps are faux “ancient’’ maps, space charts, a map of the human body by an incompetent alien, imaginary islands, a map of places and businesses in the Akron/ Canton area that no longer exist, and a map (or maps) of hell as described in Dante’s “Inferno.” The maps have been created using traditional paint and watercolor, a blend of photography and digital media, and on paper, glass and leather. 36

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Celebrate Chocolate Gervasi Vineyard, 1700 55th St. NE, Canton

March 22 to 24 Come to Gervasi Vineyard for Celebrate Chocolate — a delectable weekend of chocolate indulgence. Among the weekend festivities are Vino e Cioccolato, in which attendees will savor a selection of chocolate-focused small plates developed by executive chef Jerry Risner, and each course will be perfectly paired with Gervasi wines; Cooking Classes at the Cucina, where students will learn how to create fabulous chocolate desserts and how to use the complex flavors of chocolate to enhance savory dishes, as well as a Closing Chocolate Decadence Reception.

“Charley’s Aunt” Weathervane Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron

April 4 to 21 In this classic 1892 English comedy by Brandon Thomas, Jack loves Kitty, and Charley loves Miss Amy Stettigue. Jack and Charley invite the ladies to meet Charley’s wealthy aunt from Brazil. Canceling her visit at the last minute, Charley’s aunt sends the boys into cataclysmic confusion. What do they do now? The girls won’t visit without a chaperone. Color us intrigued. Single tickets range between $5 and $21.

Prohibition Party Canton Palace Theatre, 605 Market Ave. North, Canton

April 27, 7 p.m.

Brew at the Zoo Akron Zoo, 500 Edgewood Ave., Akron

June 12, July 17 and October 2, 6 to 9 p.m. Who doesn’t love drinking some great local beer while enjoying a night out at the zoo? Tastings are included in the price of admission, and full-size beers will be available for $4 each. Enjoy some music and brews, and check out the animals at this after-hours, adults-only event. The cost is $15 for Akron Zoo members and $21 for non-members.

John Lithgow “The Power of Storytelling” E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall, 198 Hill St., Akron

April 18, 7:30 p.m. Award-winning actor John Lithgow returns to Akron, a place he once called home during his teenage years. In the late ‘60s, Lithgow’s father was the director of the Shakespeare Festival at the old Ohio Theater in Cuyahoga Falls. Lithgow is an actor with a broad range of interests and talents in every area of the entertainment industry. He has been working in show business since the early ‘70s and has achieved stunning success in wildly varied ventures. Be prepared to hear some incredibly heartwarming and funny stories about his career. Tickets range from $6 to $10.

We can’t think of a better place to be on a spring evening than a little prohibition festivity at Canton’s glorious Palace Theatre. Though details are still under wraps, in true prohibition fashion, what we DO know is that you’ll want to be there. Dig out your 1920s-themed costumes and join the party. / Writer and web editor Aaron Fowler received both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Kent State University. Comments? E-mail them to managing editor Abby Cymerman at acymerman@ bakermediagroup. com.

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Expanding Their Horizons / Local group provides musical opportunities to adults. /

Most people begin playing instruments as young children, their parents toting them to and from music lessons and school performances, hoping that one day their child might become a famous concert pianist or symphony composer. New Horizons International Music Association is a non-profit, 501c(3) organization that provides music education programs to adults, including those with no musical experience at all or those who haven’t picked up their instrument in a long time. The group allows adults the opportunity to learn music in a group setting similar to

those offered in primary schools, simulating a childhood musical experience. There are currently over 200 New Horizons programs internationally. Jim Adkins, a music instructor and band conductor for the local chapter — New Horizons Band of Summit and Stark Counties, says

the group dynamic is a large factor in New Horizons’ success. “Each member is contributing to the success of the ensemble and feels satisfaction in our advancement through performance,” he says. “Advertising this opportunity for adults in the local newspaper attracted a small group of excited folks who became, in a very short time, the nucleus of a concert band.” The local chapter of New Horizons began in 2003 with just a few members taking classes in two host locations and eventually grew to 40 members in the first year. In the second year, a third host location increased membership to more than 60 Akron-area adults. Today, the Akron chapter has more than 140 members who range in age from their late-40s to their 80s.

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Members pay a $21 monthly fee, which covers the cost of instruction and supplies. Jim Stahl, the local chapter sponsor and owner of the Central Instrument Company in Cuyahoga Falls, helped to spread the word across America. “Chapters have duplicated across the country as adults searching for rewarding activities have followed a simple model presented by Roy Ernst [New Horizons founder and a professor at the Eastman School of Music],” Adkins says. “Find a teacher, a place to meet, purchase an instruction book and a good instrument, meet once or twice a week and begin making music and follow the lead of other successful chapters. It’s the ‘Build a field, and they will come’ philosophy.”

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During the winter, the band rehearses at Bolich Middle School in Cuyahoga Falls and at Cuyahoga Falls High School in the summer. Adkins says playing musical instruments is mentally stimulating, especially for adults. “Tons of studies have been conducted over the years supporting the connectivity of the mental processes involved in the performance of music as calisthenics for the brain,” he says. New Horizons provides eight to 10 performance opportunities for its members each year at venues like Blossom Music Center, Newport Levee in Cincinnati and BaldwinWallace College. Although the local group’s largest ensembles are its concert band and orchestra, it also has a jazz band. The group is currently piloting an experimental program with Kent State University’s Music Education Department for selected students in preparation for student teaching. Does this sound interesting to you? Then dust off your high-school clarinet case and check out New Horizon’s website at www.nhb-neo. org for membership information and details about how to join the group. / Writer Leighann McGivern is a senior at KSU working on her bachelor’s in journalism. She is currently the editor of the Daily Kent Stater. Comments? E-mail them to managing editor Abby Cymerman at acymerman@bakermediagroup.com.

Strike Up the Band Want to see New Horizons in action? Check out their two upcoming performances. April 22 at 7 p.m., New Horizons Spring Concert at Bolich Middle School, 2630 13th St., Cuyahoga Falls May 6 at 7 p.m., New Horizons Band Performance at Kent State University’s School of Music, Theatre Drive, Kent For details, call 330-858-2045. www.akronlife.com

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Music Keeps You Healthy Playing music has been scientifically proven to benefit people of all ages, especially adults and seniors. According to wannaplaymusic.com, a site that endorses involvement in New Horizons, adults who play an instrument are able to reduce their stress and use the activity as an emotional outlet. Seniors who engage in music-making can better manage diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s and increase their self-esteem. Some other health benefits of playing an instrument include: • Playing music “significantly” lowers heart rates and helps to regulate blood pressures and respiration rates. • Drumming is used by music therapists to help patients appropriately vent anger and other emotions. • Studies have found that depressed people who participate in weekly music therapy groups are less anxious, less distressed and have higher self-esteem. • Rhythmic cues can help retrain the brain after a stroke or other neurological impairment. • Alzheimer’s patients who drum can connect better with loved ones. The predictability of rhythm may provide the framework for repetitive responses that make few cognitive demands on people with dementia.

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by Leighann McGivern

subject matter

“I was Jerry Lewis’ Bodyguard for 10 Minutes!” / A collection of superstar stories by Fairlawn author Irv Korman /

Akron’s quite a hike from the rising hills of Hollywood but Irv Korman knows you don’t have to go to Tinseltown to rub elbows with your favorite celebrities. In fact, he’s written a whole book to prove it. was George Burns’ real last name; his first name was Nathan. That’s why his wife, Gracie Allen, always called him, ‘Natty.’”

In his book, “I was Jerry Lewis’ Bodyguard for 10 Minutes! … and other celebrity encounters,” Irv Korman leads readers on an exciting stroll down memory lane through his interactions with various celebrities. As a theater critic, this Akron native had the opportunity to meet dozens of stars when they came to Northeast Ohio to perform, including Mickey Rooney, Brady Bunch dad Robert Reed and George “Spanky” McFarland of The Little Rascals, just to name a few.

Korman is currently writing a sequel to this book, which will include 30 other celebrity encounters, with the working title, “I Was Jackie Mason’s Chauffeur for 5 Minutes and More Celebrity Encounters.”

“As the celebrities I had met began passing away, I would tell people about how I met them and the particular situation concerning the meetings,” he says. Each chapter details one of Korman’s celebrity interviews and includes photos and autographs he collected along the way. With articulate attention to detail, Korman’s stories transport you back in time and make you feel like you’re also mingling with Hollywood’s legends. Korman, who got his start in the entertainment industry by lip-synching to Jerry Lewis’ “Never Smile At a Crocodile” at his gradeschool summer camp talent contest, hopes that everyone who reads his book will take away a memorable experience from his stories. While some people collect baseball cards or coins, Korman “collects” celebrity interview stories. In his filing cabinet at home, Korman has files on every star he’s met, including a short bio, publicity photo and notes on the star’s performance and what happened during their interview. “In the case of entertainers, I have notes on how long each set was, the number of songs

they did, the make-up of the band that backed them, and most have an audio recording of an interview with them,” he says. Although Korman has spent time with dozens of celebrities over the years, he didn’t start writing theater reviews until 1978, and by that time, several of his favorite actors had died. “I liked Errol Flynn’s movies and would’ve liked to ask questions about his life before Hollywood and about other stars he acted with,” he says. Korman says he would have also enjoyed talking to celebrities about their Akron connections. “I would’ve liked to interview Clark Gable and ask about his time in Akron before he left to pursue an acting career,” he says. “ … George Burns’ brother had a women’s store in Summit Mall called Birnbaum’s. Birnbaum

When Korman isn’t writing, he’s performing in local theater productions or appearing at events as one of his alter egos: Mildew the Mundane, Marlowe the Magic Clown or Santa Claus. He was also an Akron Public School speech pathologist from 1967 to 1997 and a senior lecturer at The University of Akron’s School of Communication for 13 years. Today, Korman lives in Fairlawn with Francine, his wife of 42 years, who was behind the lens for most of his celebrity photos. While each celebrity Korman met left a different impression on him, as well as a new memory for his “collection,” he learned the valuable lesson that celebrities are people, too — and it’s not impossible to find them in Northeast Ohio. / Writer Leighann McGivern is a senior at KSU working on her bachelor’s in journalism. She is currently the editor of the Daily Kent Stater. Comments? E-mail them to managing editor Abby Cymerman at acymerman@bakermediagroup.com.

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Leasing Mineral Rights

/ You’ve been approached by a gas or leasing company. What should you do? /

For some in Ohio it seems a “landman” is at your door morning, noon and night. Offers to lease your mineral rights pour in from large and small companies everyday in your mailbox and on the phone. If you’ve weighed the issue of hydraulic fracturing and have decided to lease, what’s your next move?

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Here are some tips to help you navigate the leasing process.

Take Your Time Although mineral rights leasing in some instances can mean a large sum of cash upfront, you’ll want to take your time settling on the terms of the lease which can last a very long time. Oil and gas companies generally have long timelines for projects, often lasting decades. Don’t be hasty in signing anything.

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Hire An Attorney With mineral rights, it’s a good idea to educate yourself first. Then, when you feel you’re ready to negotiate a lease, it’s advisable to hire an attorney. Attorneys are essential in drawing up contracts, inspecting documents and coordinating negotiations making sure the firm you hire is experienced in mineral rights. Oil and gas attorneys provide information, counseling and representation for landowners.

Consider More Than One Offer If your property is anywhere near the promising Utica and Marcellus shale beds, and you’ve already been approached by several oil and gas companies as well as real estate brokers, it becomes pretty obvious that you’ll be able to negotiate with more than one company. If a company has approached you, listen to their offer and then approach other companies to see what they have to say. Don’t commit to anyone before knowing what you can get.

Do Your Research You should know something about both the position of the person who has contacted you and the company he represents. You may be contacted by an employee of the company, a contractor hired by the company to bargain for mineral rights, or a speculator seeking to buy the rights from you and then flip them to another party for a profit. Do as much research into the interested company as you can. Talking to your neighbors and attending some of the many meetings organized by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources can be helpful in educating yourself.

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Get It In Writing Make sure that everything is spelled out in the lease agreement. Don’t assume any area that isn’t covered in the lease agreement, such as damages, rights to the use of surface structures and pollution controls, can be settled outside of a legally binding contract. Ask other mineral rights owners about terms they wish they’d included in their leases. Comments? E-mail them to managing editor Abby Cymerman at acymerman@bakermediagroup.com.

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History Lesson The first commercial oil production took place in Ohio in 1860, and natural gas was discovered in 1884. Mineral rights refers to the ownership of minerals, such as oil and natural gas, that are beneath the ground surface. In the United States, a landowner has rights and ownership over the land as well as any minerals found under the surface. The owner, however, can choose to sell his mineral rights and subsurface rights. Because of this, some landowners may not hold title to the oil, gas and other minerals beneath their land. Ohio’s House Bill 278 gave exclusive authority to regulate the drilling of oil and gas wells to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

Source: Ohio Department of Natural Resources

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Ohio Environmental Council on Horizontal Fracking Concerns The rush to unconventional gas drilling poses risks to Ohio’s communities and natural resources. Overview

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Naturally-occurring fissures and faults or the presence of a previously unregistered abandoned mine can allow highly contaminated fracking fluids, along with natural and methane gases and radioactive debris, to migrate upward and be released into aquifers serving drinking water wells. A recent study out of Duke University, which analyzed private water wells in Pennsylvania, found methane concentrations to be 17 times higher on average in areas with active shale drilling and extraction than in non-active areas.

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WATER USAGE Hydrofracturing requires the use of 4 to 7 million gallons of water for each “frack,” and a single well could be fracked multiple times. If an average family of four in Ohio uses about 300 gallons of water per day, the water used in ONE “frack” would supply 52 four-person households with water for an entire year. The withdrawal of such large amounts of water from local resources can significantly impact Ohio’s water resources and infringe upon constitutionally protected property rights in ground water for an untold number of landowners. AIR QUALITY Hazardous air emissions are released from a variety of sources throughout the fracking process. These include hydrogen sulfide, volatile organic compounds, sulfur dioxide, BTEX (benzene, tolulene, ethylbenzene and xylene), as well as methane and natural gas.

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Fracking operations can take anywhere from 900 to 1,300 truckloads hauling equipment, materials, and water, sand, and waste fluids. In 2004, Ohio lawmakers took away all local authority over oil and gas drilling and gave it to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). This is important because many of the impacts of fracking are felt locally, but local communities have little say and notice over the permitting process.

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Recommendations Ohio’s regulatory framework is inadequate, lacking the necessary controls and enforcement capacity to fully protect Ohioans and our natural environment. Recent reforms to oil and gas drilling law (SB 165) did not incorporate protections specific to the unprecedented scale and foreseeable risk of deep-shale gas drilling. ODNR must significantly strengthen regulations to include, at a minimum, increased water well monitoring, stronger air emissions standards and a prohibition on open-pit storage of fracking fluids.

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The Ohio General Assembly should immediately issue a moratorium ordering ODNR to withhold approval of new well permits involving high-volume, horizontal hydraulic exploration, drilling or extraction until such time as fracking is demonstrated to be safe for the environment and human health and is properly and effectively regulated.

expected to be completed in 2012, with the remaining results by 2014.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is conducting a comprehensive research study to investigate the potential adverse effects of hydraulic fracturing to water resources, drinking water, terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, and air quality. Preliminary results were

For more information, contact the Ohio Environmental Council at 614-487-7506 and www.theOEC.org, or the Buckeye Forest Council, 614-487-9290 and www. BuckeyeForestCouncil.org.

Ohio’s natural gas reserves will still be available when the U.S. EPA concludes its study. Ohio should not – and must not – allow risky deepshale gas drilling before the conclusion of the EPA’s study.

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restaurants / notable food & drink / Acoustix Cafe An upscale live music club with sandwiches named after famous guitarists. Try the “Joe Satriani” Pastrami with a starter of deep-fried corn-on-the-cob. Open Mon.-Sat. 662 Canton Rd. (Akron) 234-678-6466 $$ L, D, A, T Akron Family Restaurant Neighborhood meeting place, homey atmosphere, reasonable prices. 250 W. Market St. (Akron: Downtown) 330376-0600 $ B, L, D, T Aladdin’s Eatery Outdoor dining area, tasty Mediterranean cuisine. 782 W. Market St. (Highland Square) 330-535-0110; First and Main streets (Hudson) 330-656-0560; 3895 Medina Rd. (Fairlawn) 330-665-3102 $$$ L, D, A, T Angello’s Historic building with an Italian neighborhood feel. 4905 Tuscarawas St. W. (Canton) 330-477-1486 $$ L, D, A, T Arcadia Grille Authentic Italian cuisine with pasta and chops. Breakfast served Sat. and Sun. A local favorite for more than 85 years. 321 Court Ave. (Canton: Downtown) 330-454-6055 $$ B, L, D, A

Go to akronlife.com to view more area restaurants & events.

Arnie’s West Branch Steak House Casual dining, specializing in steak, ribs and seafood. Closed Sun. 5343 State Route 14 (Ravenna) 330-297-1717 $$$ D, A, T B Loco Mexican Grill Tacos, burritos, burrito bowls, salads, quesadillas, monster nachos and monster fries. Plus Mexican cannoli and elephant ears. 7216 Fulton Dr. NW (Canton) 330-830-5020 $ L, D, T Babushka’s Kitchen Old World food with a Polish influence. Handmade fresh kielbasa, stuffed cabbage, pierogi, paprikash and more. 9199 Olde Eight Rd. (Northfield Center) 330-468-0402 $$ L, D, T Bar145 This Gastropub features bar fare and an extensive menu of burgers made with Niman Ranch beef. 100 E. Erie St. (Kent) 419-593-0073 $$ L, D, A, T Barley House Hot and cold deli sandwiches, gourmet pizzas, soups and more. 222 S. Main St. (Akron) 330-374-0925 $$ L, D, A, T 46

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Beau’s Grille Upscale, well-regarded, innovative menu at the Fairlawn Hilton. 3180 W. Market St. (Fairlawn) 330-865-5577 $$$$ L, D, A, T The Beer Haus Try the Bratwurst, slowed cooked in beer, served with sautéed onions, whole grain mustard and sauerkraut on a pretzel roll. Lunch served weekends only. 1824 Merriman Rd. (Akron: Merriman Valley) 330-865-9510. $$ L, D, A, T Belgrade Gardens Famous for fried chicken and home-style cooking. 401 E. State St. (Barberton) 330-745-0113; 3476 Massillon Rd. (Green) 330-8963396 $$$ L, D, A, T Bellacino’s Known for grinders, pizza, pasta and fresh salads. Full bar, patio and banquet room with dance floor. 3657 Fishcreek Rd. (Stow) 330-6783000 $$ L, D, A, T Bender’s Tavern Largest restaurant wine selection in Stark County. Menu features seafood. 137 Court Ave. SW (Canton: Downtown) 330-453-8424 $$$$ L, D, A, T Beside the Point Café Specialty sandwiches, main-event salads, homemade soups and hot kitchen creations at this West Point Market restaurant. 1711 W. Market St. (Akron) 330-864-2151 $$ B, L, D, T Bialy’s At the Lakes American menu with lots of seafood choices. 493 Portage Lakes Dr. (Portage Lakes) 330-644-7177 $$ B, L, D, T Bistro on Main House-made desserts, hand-cut steaks and fresh pasta. Closed Sun. 1313 W. Main St. (Kent) 330-673-9900 $$$ L, D, A, T Blue Canyon Creative American cuisine in six nature-inspired dining environments. Sunday brunch buffet. 8960 Wilcox Dr. (Twinsburg) 330-486-2583 $$$$ L, D, A, T Blue Door Café and Bakery Sandwiches, quiche, soup, crepes and omelets. Open Wed.-Sun., 7 a.m.-3 p.m. 1970 State Rd. (Cuyahoga Falls) 330926-9774 $$ B, L, T Bricco Unique pizza and pasta. 1 W. Exchange St. (Akron: Downtown) 330-475-1600 $$$ L, D, A, T The Cabin Upscale Italian within the Mario’s International Spa and Inn complex. 35 E. Garfield Rd. (Aurora) 330-562-9171 $$$$ B, L, D, A, T Cafe Tandoor Casual atmosphere, Indian cuisine. Closed Mon. 96 Barrington Town Center (Aurora) 330-562-5334 $$$ L, D, A, T Caffé Gelato Italian coffee drinks, paninis, salads, soups, pizza, desserts and homemade Italian gelato. Coffee house nights with live entertainment. 506 S. Main St. (North Canton) 330-494-1123 $ B, L, D, T Cajun Dave’s at the Water Street Tavern. Specializes in Cajun classics, homestyle southern foods, Ohio grass-fed hamburgers and homemade pizza. 138 S. Water St. (Kent) 330-474-0800 $$ L, D, A, T Capri Pizza Pizza, pasta, wings and barbeque ribs. 810 W. Market St. (Highland Square) 330-762-9131

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$ L, D, T Casa Del Ranchero Authentic Mexican. Try a 44-ounce jumbo lime margarita, Arroz Con Pollo and flan for dessert. Kids’ menu and vegetarian menu. 562 W. Tuscarawas Ave. (Barberton) 330-753-8494 $$ L, D, A, T Casa Del Rio Mexican dining. 839 High St. (Wadsworth) 330-335-4001 $$ L, D, A, T China City Traditional Chinese cuisine in an elegant setting. 156 Cherry St. (Kent) 330-673-6566 $$ L, D, A, T China Gourmet Szechuan, Hunan, Mandarin and Cantonese dishes. Known for General Tso’s Chicken. 1971 W. Market St. (Akron: West) 330-867-8838 $$$ L, D, A, T Chowder House Café Salads, soups, sandwiches and clam chowder. Bring your own wine and beer ($5 corkage fee). Open Sun. for brunch only. 2028 Chestnut Blvd. (Cuyahoga Falls) 330-794-7102 $$$ L, D, T No credit cards Cilantro Upscale Thai and Japanese, extensive menu, fresh ingredients, hand-selected sushi and no MSG. Eclectic atmosphere. 326 S. Main St. (Akron: Downtown) 330-434-2876 $$$ L, D, A, T Cipriano’s Downtown Casual Italian dining and cocktails. Specialties include veal and pasta dishes. Closed Sun. 161 N. Chestnut St. (Ravenna) 330-298-9773 $$$ L, D, A, T Circle L Steakhouse The new menu offers a wide selection of steak cuts, and the atmosphere provides an upscale, rustic feel. Sunday brunch and live entertainment. 201 Park Centre Drive (Wadsworth) 330-335-7913 $$$$ B, L, D, A Cleats Club Seat Grille This sports pub and grill features burgers, “the official chicken wing of the Cleveland Indians” and the longest happy hour around, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Entertainment at 10 p.m., Fri. and Sat. 469 College St. (Wadsworth) 330-3345151 $$ L, D, A, T Crave Creative comfort foods, slightly eccentric with bold tastes served up in a sensational setting. 57 E. Market St. (Akron) 330-253-1234 $$ L, D, A, T, V Cristo’s House of Pasta Pizza, manicotti and stuffed shells are a few of the favorites. Closed Sun. 1275 Norton Ave. (Norton) 330-825-1994 $$ L, D, A, T D’Agneses Tomato Grill Wide array of entrée choices. Sunday brunch. Catering available. 106 First St. (Hudson) 330-342-3771 $$$$ L, D, A, T D’Agneses at White Pond Crossing Northern and Southern Italian cuisine made inhouse with fresh ingredients. Sunday brunch only. 566 White Pond Dr. (Akron) 234-678-3612 $$$$ L, D, A, T Dave’s Tip Top Pleasant atmosphere with homestyle menu. Perfect for family dining. 3428 Darrow Rd. (Stow) 330-688-3171 $$ B, L, D, T David B’s Grill & Pub Known locally for

excellent service and a variety of foods. 3900 Medina Rd. (Montrose) 330-666-1191; 526 W. Tuscarawas Ave. (Barberton) 330-745-7677 $$ L, D, A, T D.B.A. (Dante Boccuzzi Akron) Modern American food in a rock ‘n’ roll palace setting. Several menu items can be ordered in varied portion sizes, based on your appetite. Vegetarian and vegan options available. Order a drink and relax on the restaurant’s spacious patio. 21 Furnace St. (Akron) 330-375-5050 $$$$ D, A, T, V Delanie’s Neighborhood Grille Comfort food, sporty atmosphere and full bar. 67 West Ave. (Tallmadge) 330-630-2888 $$$ L, D, A, T Desert Inn Family-owned since 1970. Specializes in “Family Style” shish kabobs. 204 12th St. NW (Canton) 330-456-1766 $$$$ L, D, A Diamond Deli A local favorite with fat sandwiches and fresh soups. Falls location is takeout only. 378 S. Main St. (Akron: Downtown) 330-762-5877; 2202 Front St. (Cuyahoga Falls) 330-928-7304 $ B, L, A, T Diamond Grille Akron’s oldest steakhouse, authentic 1950s-style décor. All steaks are handcut, and seafood is flown in fresh. 77 W. Market St. (Akron: Downtown) 330-253-0041 $$$$ L, D, A No credit cards Edgar’s Serves a variety of entrées, such as chargrilled grouper. Homemade soups, salads and starters. 530 Nome Ave. at Good Park Golf Course (Akron) 330-869-3000 $$$ L, D, A, T The Eye Opener Diner-style menu features jams and jellies from Crooked River Herb Farm. Upscale décor includes photos of historic Akron. 1688 W. Market St. (Akron) 330-867-1114 $$ B, L, D, T Farmer Boy Restaurant House specialties include Greek souvlaki, broaster chicken and delicious desserts. 1324 Canton Rd. (Akron: East) 330-7844052 $$ B, L, D, T The Fat Bob Grill Housed in The American Legion building, this greasy spoon provides big portions at low prices. Burgers, pizza and salads. Chef David Tate also offers homecooked meals for four for only $25. Pickup or delivery only. 783 W. Market St. (Akron: Highland Square) 330-926-7919 $$ B, L, D, T Fisher’s Café & Pub American cuisine. 1607 Main St. (Peninsula) 330-657-2651 $$ L, D, A, T Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar Aged beef, chops, fresh seafood, salad and more than 100 wines by the glass. 4000 Medina Rd. (Akron) 330-670-5200 $$$$ D, A, T Flip Side Gourmet, Ohio-raised beef burgers with chef-crafted condiments, toppings and sides; free-range organic chicken breast sandwiches; and market fresh salads. Craft beer on tap. 49 Village Way (Hudson) 330-655-3547 $$ L, D, A, T Franklin Square Deli Quality sandwich shop with an auto-racing theme. 108 S. Water St. (Kent) 330-673-2942 $$ B, L, D, T Fred’s Diner Well-known North Hill stop for

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breakfast and lunch. 930 Home Ave. (Akron: North) 330-535-3733 $ B, L, T The French Coffee Shop French cuisine at reasonable prices. French onion soup, chicken crepes with béchamel sauce, cinnamon-sugar dessert crepes. Closed Sun., Mon., Wed. 1911 Bailey Rd. (Cuyahoga Falls) 330-923-3987 $$ L, D, T Fresco Mexican Grill and Salsa Bar A new Mexican cuisine experience in the Kent area. Big burritos, tacos, warm soups, quesadillas and more. Known for its beer selection and extensive salsa bar. 100 E. Erie St. (Kent) 330-677-2588 $$ L, D, A, T The Galaxy Restaurant Diverse selection of dishes in a creative building. Fantastic desserts. 201 Park Centre Dr. (Wadsworth) 330-334-3663 $$$ B, L, D, A, T Garretts Mill Breakfast items, sandwiches, soup and homemade ice cream. 4226 Hudson Dr. (Stow) 330-926-1344 $$ B, L, T Gasoline Alley Eclectic menu featuring pizza, salads, sandwiches and sauerkraut balls. 870 N. Cleveland-Massillon Rd. (Bath) 330-666-2670 $$$ L, D, A, T Geisen Haus Generous portions, great beer selection. 6955 Promway Ave. NW (North Canton) 330-499-9116 $$$ L, D, A, T Gervasi Vineyard & Italian Bistro 55-acre estate, winery and bistro, outdoor seating, six-acre lake with swans and outdoor bocce courts. Committed to fresh ingredients and the locavore movement. Closed Mon. Lunch Sat. and Sun. 1700 55th St. NE (Canton) 330-497-1000 $$$ L, D, A Green Diamond Grille & Pub Upscale dining without upscale pricing. Specializes in steaks, chops, baby back ribs and seafood. 125 Second St. (Barberton) 330-745-1900 $$$ L, D, A, T Grinders Above & Beyond Family restaurant. Grinders, burgers, dinners, appetizers, homemade soups and pies. 1671 N. Main St. (North Canton) 330-497-4800; 3114 Whipple Ave. (Canton) 330-477-5411; 1212 Maple (Hartville) 330-587-4280; 1820 W. State St. (Alliance) 330821-6665; 404 E. Lincoln Way (Minerva) 330-8687824; 500 W. Main St. (Louisville) 330-875-9700 $ B, L, D, A, T Hattie’s Café & Gifts Training and vocational site for people with disabilities. Features coffee, homemade pastries, ice cream, soups, salads and sandwiches. 164 N. Main St. (Hudson) 330655-0044; 520 S. Main St. (Akron: Downtown) 330-535-1779; 60 S. High St. (at Akron Library) 330-762-0853; 166 S. High St. (at Akron municipal building) 330-252-0556; 1 S. High St. (at Akron Art Museum) 330-376-9186 $ B, L, D, T Henry Wahner’s Restaurant An old favorite across from KSU. Complete German menu. German-style bar with beers served in ice-cold steins. 1609 E. Main St. (Kent) 330-678-4055 $$$$ D, A, T No credit cards Hook, Line & Drinkers Try HLD’s famous Grilled Sugar Cane Shrimp Skewer or their fresh-cut fries tossed with Jamaican spice, lime zest, salt and cracked pepper. Seafood, burgers, salads, grilled menu items, desserts. 530 Portage Lakes Dr. (Akron) 330-864-6653 $$ L, D, A, T House of Hunan Common favorites to spicy specialties. Oriental décor. 12 E. Exchange St. (Akron: Downtown) 330-253-1888; 2717 W. Market St. (Fairlawn Town Centre) 330-864-8201; 18 Public Square (Medina) 330-722-1899 $$ L, D, A, T Hudson’s Restaurant Neighborhood restaurant and bar serving fresh, chef-driven dishes. Family-friendly atmosphere. 80 N. Main St. (Hudson) 330-650-1955; 3900 Medina Rd. (Akron:

West) 330-666-7777 $$ B, L, D, A, T Hyde Park Grille New York-style upscale steakhouse. 4073 Medina Rd. (Montrose) 330-6706303 $$$$ D, A, T, V Ido Bar & Grill Home of the beloved Ido Burger. An Akron tradition since World War II. 1537 S. Main St. (Akron: South) 330-773-1724 $$$ L, D, A, T Inferno Gourmet Burger Bar Build your perfect fire-grilled burger with a variety of meat, buns, cheeses and toppings. Also custom hot dogs, milkshakes and root beer floats. 1100 N. Court St. (Medina) 330-764-4060 $$ L, D, A, T Ivan’s Diner Menu includes sandwiches, burgers, subs and salads. Open Mon.-Sat. 2927 W. Market St. (Akron) 330-836-3553 $$ L, T Jimmy Bigg’s Grille Burgers, Italian subs, Reubens, wings, Philly cheese steak, BLTs, salads, hand-breaded onion rings and more. 1927 State Rd.

(Cuyahoga Falls) 330-929-2444 $$ L, D, A, T Ken Stewart’s Lodge Casual, Adirondackstyle atmosphere, eclectic cuisine. 1911 N. Cleveland-Massillon Rd. (Bath) 330-666-8881 $$$$ D, A, T Ken Stewart’s Tre Belle Italian atmosphere and authentic cuisine. Specialties include an antipasto bar, big drinks and an extensive wine list. 1911 N. Cleveland-Massillon Rd. (Bath) 330-6669990 $$$ D, A, V, T Lanning’s Restaurant Elegant dining atmosphere with a beautiful view. More than 150 types of wine. 826 N. Cleveland-Massillon Rd. (Bath) 330-666-1159, 330-864-2553 $$$$ D, A, T, V Larry’s Main Entrance English-pub style, burgers of note. 1964 W. Market St. (Akron: West) 330-864-8162 $$ L, D, A, T

Laziza High-end Middle Eastern and Mediterranean fare, plus steak and seafood dishes and a full bar. Acorn Alley, 195 E. Erie St. (Kent) 330-673-7000 $$$ L, D, A, T The Lockview Traditional American favorites. Fresh menu with spotlight on gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches. 207 S. Main St. (Akron: Downtown) 330-252-5128 $$ L, D, A, T Luca’s New York Style Pizza Pizza, calzones, stromboli, cheese steaks and subs. 3451 Darrow Rd. (Stow) 330-688-9595 $$$ L, D, T Lucca Downtown Locally-sourced, seasonal ingredients. Italian-inspired menu. Call for reservations. 228 4th St. NW (Canton) 330-4562534. $$$$ L, D, A, T Luchita’s Authentic Mexican cuisine with a fourstar rating. 36 Park Lane (Hudson) 330-655-0059 $$$ L, D, A, T, V

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by Rob Hawk

Raymond Vineyards / Reserve Selection Chardonnay & Reserve Selection Cabernet Sauvignon Raymond Vineyards was founded in 1971 by Roy Raymond and his two sons, and they had their first harvest in 1974. The family has a long history in Napa Valley dating back five generations to the 1930s. When Roy arrived in the Napa Valley, he was hired as a cellar “rat” at age 18 at Beringer Winery the year after prohibition. Beringer was one of those select few Napa wineries that were able to stay open during prohibition by making sacramental and medicinal wine; and the year after prohibition, they were hiring additional employees in anticipation of an increase in production. While at Beringer, Roy met and married Martha Jane Beringer. After Beringer sold in the early 1970s, the Raymonds were able to purchase 90 acres just south of the town of St. Helena which surrounds the current winery. Currently, Raymond owns over 300 acres in the Napa Valley. They also source fruit from a variety of other vineyards in the valley, ranging from Carneros in the south to Calistoga in the north. Raymond sold the winery to the well-regarded Boisset family from France in 2009. Jean-Charles Boisset, the president, owns several prominent wineries in the Napa/ Sonoma region, including California’s oldest winery, Buena Vista, and the Pinot powerhouse, De Loach Vineyards (both in Sonoma County). Jean-Charles is also married to Gina Gallo, whose family has one of California’s most recognized winery names. Soon after purchasing Raymond, Jean-Charles started converting the 90-acre estate property to organic and biodynamic farming practices. They have started replanting a number of acres on site, and just this past November, Wine Enthusiast named Raymond Vineyards its 2012 American Winery of the Year. The magazine cited the phenomenal wines being produced under the direction of winemaker Stephanie Putnam and her team, as well as the dynamic and engaging new experiences at the winery, designed to educate, entertain and enlighten. >>The grapes for the Napa Valley Chardonnay come from Raymond’s estate vineyards in Jameson Canyon and select Lucia’s Steakhouse Fresh seafood, signature garlic butter-topped steaks, Italian favorites and Lucia classics, like homemade crab cakes or cubanella and long, hot peppers. Closed Sun. 4769 Belpar St. NW (Canton: Belden Village) 330-492-9933 $$$$ D, A Luigi’s Restaurant An Akron icon. Open late. Serves superb Italian cuisine, salads and awardwinning pizza. Voted Best Pizza and Best Italian Restaurant by akronlife readers. Party trays and sheet-pan pizzas available with 24-hour notice. 105 N. Main St. (Akron: Downtown) 330-253-2999 $$ L, D, A, T No credit cards 48

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Maize Valley Winery Sample wine by bottle or glass. Taste 100+ types of cheeses. Appetizers and sandwiches. Full dinner menu on Saturday evenings. 6193 Edison St. NE (Hartville) 330-877-8344 $$ L, D, A Mariachi Locos Fast, authentic Mexican cuisine. 2215 E. Waterloo Rd. (Akron: East) 330-733-4065; 4161 Steels Point (Stow) 330-922-3307 $$ L, D, A, T Mavis Winkle’s Irish Pub Large, eclectic menu, cozy atmosphere and live music. 5005 Rockside Rd. (Independence) 216-525-0770; 8870 Darrow Rd. (Twinsburg) 330-405-3663 $$$ L, D, A, T

Napa Valley growers. The estate vineyards are planted on rolling hills at the southern end of Napa Valley. Winds flow through Jameson Canyon, carrying in the cooling influence of the nearby Pacific Ocean and providing a long, cool growing season that enhances the intensity of the Chardonnay flavors. The 2011 Raymond Reserve Selection Napa Valley Chardonnay opens with alluring aromas of orange blossom and honeysuckle. Full-bodied with excellent balance, the wine displays flavors of pear, apple and lemon before ending with a long, rich finish. This versatile wine pairs well with quiche Lorraine, mushroom tart, roast chicken, grilled salmon or halibut, and sautéed Petrale sole. >>The grapes for the Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon were sourced from Raymond’s estate vineyards in Rutherford and St. Helena, as well as select nearby growers. Full-bodied and elegant, the 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon opens with inviting aromas of raspberries and cranberries layered with pleasant notes of white pepper and anise. On the palate, concentrated flavors of tobacco and dark chocolate intermingle seamlessly before culminating in a smooth, lengthy finish. Because of the well-integrated tannins, this hearty Cabernet Sauvignon displays great structure and would pair perfectly with a grilled rib-eye steak and baked potato. Raymond Reserve Selection Chardonnay retails around $20, and the Reserve Selection Cabernet Sauvignon retails around $35. These wines can be found at many fine retailers in the Greater Akron area, such as West Point Market, 750 ML, Mustard Seed Market, Papa Joe’s, North End Market, Riverside Wine & Imports and Wine Reserve of Medina. / Rob Hawk is a Regional Sales Manager at Wine Trends, Inc.

Michael’s AM Casual, family-style dining. Full breakfast and lunch menu featuring sandwiches and daily specials.1562 Akron-Peninsula Rd. (Merriman Valley) 330-929-3447 $ B, L, T No credit cards Moe’s Hip, intimate atmosphere featuring a diverse chalkboard menu that changes monthly. Martinis, cocktails and extensive selection of wines by the glass. Closed Sun. 2385 Front St. (Cuyahoga Falls) 330-928-6600 $$$$ L, D, A, T Ms. Julie’s Kitchen Opened by Akron native and author of three vegan cookbooks. Specialties include salads, whole grain-foods and spelt flour waffles.

1809 S. Main St. (Akron) 330-819-3834 $ B, L, D, T Mustard Seed Market Café Located on mezzanine overlooking natural foods market. Menu reflects same strict standards as the market, with naturally raised meats, free-range poultry and foods free from artificial flavors, colorings and preservatives. Full bar, juice bar and espresso. Live music on weekends. Sunday brunch. 3885 W. Market St. (Montrose) 330-666-7333 $$$ L, D, T 91 Wood Fired Oven Upscale casual, West Coast atmosphere. Pizza and pasta are specialties. Patio dining. 1983 Easton St. NW in Washington

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by Abby Cymerman

One sip at a time - Local entrepreneur celebrates wine and respects the tea. >>

Akron tea and wine enthusiast Brandon Ford has created Vintage TeaWorks, a line of loose leaf teas inspired by the flavors of wine varietals. Ford grew up in West Akron, is a member of Buchtel High School’s class of 1996 and graduated from Case Western Reserve University and the University of Akron School of Law. In addition to establishing Vintage TeaWorks in January 2012 and launching the company last summer, he is an attorney, specializing in mergers and acquisitions. “I still practice law,” he says. “It allows me the freedom to continue to invest in the business without the pressure of paying myself.” When it comes to wine and tea, Ford is not only a fan, he’s an expert. He holds an Advanced Certificate in Wine and Spirits from the London-based Wine and Spirits Education Trust, is a Certified Spanish Wine Educator, and holds Level 1 and Level 2 certificates from The Specialty Tea Institute. Vintage TeaWorks products are blended according to Ford’s exact formulation and then sent to Ohio for distribution. He specifically designed his teas to be loose leaf, rather than bagged.

“Tea leaves like to have room to unfurl while brewing. A bag can sometimes hamper this process,” he says. “I think loose leaf is more flexible too. Tea can be used in food and cocktail recipes (among other things.) Loose leaf gives consumers more options for how they use their tea.” >> Vintage TeaWorks offers six non-alcoholic blends, and each one contains all-natural fruits and spices: White Tea Riesling, Green Tea Sauvignon, Oolong Chardonnay, Rooibos Noir, Black Tea Merlot and Pu-erh Cabernet. Thanks to the line’s gorgeous packaging, the teas have a modern, sophisticated feel. You can peek at the blends through the clear base of the kaleidoscope-style canister. Sometimes flavored teas can be overwhelming but each Vintage TeaWorks blend has a unique flavor profile and fragrance that’s subtle, a feature that both wine and tea aficionados will appreciate. Ford hopes to get Vintage TeaWorks on more store shelves this year. “Like wine, tea is meant to be shared,” he says. “And I am having a blast sharing Vintage TeaWorks with the world.” Vintage TeaWorks blends sell for $15.99 to $18.99 and are available locally at Regency Wines in Fairlawn and online at www. vintageteaworks.com.

Square Plaza (North Canton) 330-498-9191; 5570 Fulton Dr. NW (Canton) 330-497-9111 $$$ D, A, T The Office Metropolitan bistro and lounge with eclectic ambiance and timeless decor. 778 N. Main St. (Akron) 330376-9550; 1846 Front St. (Cuyahoga Falls) 330-376-9550 $$$ L, D, A, T, V (Cuyahoga Falls location only) One Red Door Decadent menu featuring gourmet pizzas, share plates such as bacon-wrapped roasted dates, and burgers. Closed Sun. 49 Village Way (Hudson) 330-3423667 $$$$ L, D, A Orchard House Restaurant Menu features a variety of comfort foods and BBQ favorites prepared in the area’s only applewood smoker. Closed Mondays. Sunday Brunch. 294 Pearl Road (Brunswick) 330-225-5576 $$$ L, D, T Pad Thai Elegant restaurant, extensive menu of traditional Thai dishes. 3545 Brookwall Dr. (Fairlawn) 330-668-9981; 5657 Darrow Rd. (Hudson) 330-650-9998 $$$ L, D, A, T Pancho & Lefty’s Popular neighborhood cantina. 3254 Kent Rd. (Stow) 330-686-6781 $$ L, D, A, T Papa Bear’s Italian Restaurant Authentic, homemade Italian food. 4990 Dressler Rd. NW (Canton: Belden Village) 330-493-0090 $$$ L, D, A, T Papa Gyros Greek Grill Authentic Greek fare. Greek wine and beer. 4760 Everhard Rd. NW (Canton: Belden Village) 330-497-1100; 2045 Cleveland Ave. NW (Canton) 330-456-9000 $$ L, D, A, T Papa Joe’s Classy atmosphere, extensive wine list, fine Italian fare, seafood and steaks. 1561 Akron-Peninsula Rd. (Merriman Valley) 330-923-7999 $$$ L, D, A, T Piatto Novo Authentic Italian fare including steaks and seafood, coupled with a breathtaking view of the Cuyahoga River. 1989 Front St. at the Sheraton (Cuyahoga Falls) 330920-7530 $$$$ L, D, A Prime/93 Appetizers, specials, hand-cut and aged steaks, chops and fresh seafood. Chef-driven restaurant. www.akronlife.com

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by Aaron Fowler

Chocolate Oak Aged Yeti Great Divide Brewery What better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day than with a decadently delicious brew?

>> Arguably one of the best beers

made from the world’s favorite dessert comes from Denver’s Great Divide Brewery. Chocolate Oak Aged Yeti is an Imperial Stout that overflows with the taste of cocoa nibs, coffee and just the right amount of roastiness. The beer is part of a series from the acclaimed brewery, which includes such offerings as Espresso Oak Aged Yeti, Barrel Aged Yeti and Belgian Style Yeti.

Raised by a family that appreciated good food and drink, Great Divide founder Brian Dunn expanded his knowledge and passion for beer during his early travels around the world. Upon completing graduate school in 1993, he set out to establish what would eventually become one of America’s most decorated and celebrated craft breweries. With financial help from family, friends and a loan from the city of Denver, his dream of brewing commercially became a reality in 1994. In the beginning, Dunn was the only full-time employee: brewing, bottling and selling to accounts all in the same day. By 2001, his crew moved into an old dairy processing plant, and what followed was exponential growth over a decade. With a 100-percent rating on Ratebeer.com, Chocolate Oak Aged Yeti packs a heavy and effective dose of chocolate-y goodness you won’t easily forget. This brew can be found in 22-ounce bottles for a retail price of $10.99 at most fine beer establishments throughout Northeast Ohio and, on occasion, on draft at your local craft beer pub. So forget about that box of chocolates, and give your sweetheart what he or she really wants: Chocolate Oak Aged Yeti. / Writer Aaron Fowler is a bit of craft beer geek. Though he may deem himself a bonafide hophead, he never passes up a well-defined stout.

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Entertainment on weekends. 4315 Manchester Rd. (Akron: South) 330-644-2239 $$$$ L, D, A, T Primo’s Deli An Akron mainstay since 1979. Try their famous corned beef sandwich or spicy Italian sub, and finish with a slice of homemade carrot cake. Closed Sun. and Mon. 1707 Vernon Odom Blvd. (Akron) 330-745-9056 $$ L, D, A, T Primo’s Deli and Club A downtown version of the original Primo’s with different owners. Has a similar deli menu, plus DJs and live music on Thurs., Fri. and Sat. 271 S. Main St. (Akron) 330-376-3663 $$ L, D, A, T The Rail High-quality Ohio beef used for burgers. Top with specialty condiments like truffle butter or sunflower-basil pesto. Veggie burgers, chicken sandwiches, salads, milkshakes, and local and craft beers. 3265 W. Market St. in Summit Mall (Akron) 330-864-7245 $$ L, D, A, T Reserve Inn A Hudson landmark featuring fine cuisine and an upscale setting. Traditional steaks and ribs with a Cajun selection or two. 30 W. Streetsboro St. (Hudson) 330-650-1717 $$$$ L, D, A, T Retro Dog Family-owned and operated, this dinein/drive-in restaurant serves char-grilled hotdogs, hand-patted burgers, fresh-cut fries, tempurabattered onion rings, vegetarian-friendly items, home-brewed root beer and homemade custard, floats, shakes and treats. 350 E. Steels Corners Road (Cuyahoga Falls) 330-928-3500 $ L, D, T Rosewood Grill Seasonally inspired with the fresh appeal of a local farmer’s market. Happy hour, Mon.Fri., 3-6 p.m. 36 E. Streetsboro St. (Hudson) 330-6562100 $$$$ L (Fri/Sat only), D, A, T Russo’s Unique cuisine featuring Cajun and Italian influences. Fine-dining atmosphere. 4895 State Rd. (Peninsula) 330-923-2665 $$$$ L, D, A, T Rusty Nail Casual atmosphere serving quality steak, seafood and chicken. 7291 State Route 43 (Kent) 330673-2297 $$$ D, A, T Saffron Patch Fine Indian cuisine including tandoori chicken, ginger-seasoned yellow lentils and garlic naan. 1224 Weathervane Lane (Akron) 330836-7777 $$$ L, D, A, T The Sandwich Board This cozy restaurant offers soups, salads, quiches, sandwiches, pitas and wraps. 1947 W. Market St., Suite 104 (Akron) 330-869-5653 $$ L, T Sarah’s Vineyard Sample high-quality wines, appetizers and desserts in the tasting room, on the deck or in the butterfly garden. Open Wed.-Sun. 1204 W. Steels Corners Rd. (Cuyahoga Falls) 330-929-8057 $$ L, D, A Siamone’s Restaurant Specializing in Thai and Cambodian cuisine. 2215 E. Waterloo Rd. (Akron) 330-733-5070 $$$ L, D, A, T Swensons Drive In Voted Best Burger in akronlife’s Best of the City. Signature burger is the Galley Boy. 658 E. Cuyahoga Falls Ave. (Akron: North) 330-928-8515; 40 S. Hawkins Ave. (Akron: West) 330-864-8416; 4466 Kent Rd. (Stow) 330-678-7775; 40 Brookmont Rd. (Montrose) 330-665-1858; 5815 Wales Ave. (Jackson Twp.) 330-833-5454; 1558 N. Main St. (North Canton) 330-499-9494 $ L, D, T 3 Palms Pizzeria & Bakery Gourmet Neapolitan pizzas baked in an authentic Italian-built wood-burning oven, plus other Italian specialties. 60 Village Way (Hudson) 330-342-4545 $$$ L, D, T 3 Point Upscale casual American dining with a gourmet twist. Hand-cut steaks, pastas, and fresh chicken and seafood. Craft beers from around the world, boutique wine list. 45 E. Market St. (Akron: Downtown) 330-535-6410 $$$ L, D, A, T, V 356th Fighter Group World War II-theme restaurant, casual fine dining, locally owned and

operated. 4919 Mt. Pleasant Rd. (North Canton) 330494-3500, 800-994-2662 $$$ L, D, A, T Thyme2 the Restaurant Contemporary cuisine with worldly influences, served in an upscale, modern setting. 113 W. Smith Road (Medina) 330-764-4114 $$$$ L, D, A, T Tim’s Pizzeria and Pub Casual, sit-down restaurant serving pizza, pasta, homemade soups, sandwiches and desserts. Open for lunch only on weekends. 2823 Bailey Rd. (Cuyahoga Falls) 330-9281530 $$ D, A, T Tito’s Mexican Grill Dining room features wooden chairs and tables hand-carved in Mexico. Run by the owners of El Rincon on South Arlington. Great meals and even greater margaritas. 25 Ghent Rd. (Fairlawn) 330-835-9801 $$ L, D, A, T Tong-Tong First Chinese restaurant in Hudson/Stow area. Family-style dining. 1646 Norton Rd. (Stow) 330-655-2550 $$ L, D, A, T Totally Cooked To-Go Market Comfort foods, soups, made-to-order sandwiches and salads, and desserts. Menu changes weekly. Cuyahoga Falls open Mon.-Sat. Akron open weekdays for breakfast and lunch. 2730 Front St. (Cuyahoga Falls) 330-9239964; 388 S. Main St. (Akron: Downtown) 330-2941120 $$ B, L, D, T Trackside Grille at Quaker Square Train-themed restaurant with three actual railroad cars inside. 135 S. Broadway St. (Akron: Downtown) 330-253-4541 $$ L, D, T Urban Eats - A Pop Art Café Open M-F, 8 am-4 pm. 51 E. Market St. (Akron: Downtown) 330310-7135 $ B, L, A, V Vaccaro’s Trattoria One of the area’s best-kept Italian secrets. 1000 Ghent Rd. (Bath) 330-666-6158 $$$$ D, A, T Valley Café Owned by a five-star gourmet chef. Features friendly service, dishes made from scratch and famous cabbage soup. 1212 Weathervane Lane (Merriman Valley) 330-865-0101 $ B, L, T The Valley Inn This one-time country roadhouse has been transformed into a family hot-spot. The prime rib is gigantic. 15004 Portage St. (Doylestown) 330-658-9859 $$$ L, D, A, T Vasili’s Greek Cuisine A welcome addition to Akron’s restaurant scene, Vasili’s provides big flavors and huge portions at a reasonable price with excellent customer service. The mousaka is killer good, and the baklava is decadent. 1702 Merriman Rd. (Merriman Valley) 330-864-0722 $$ L, D, T Village Gardens Restaurant and Pub Family restaurant. Homemade meals, including house-favorites Macedonian bean soup, chicken vlaki and chicken paprikash. Full-service lounge. 2437 State Rd. (Cuyahoga Falls) 330-928-5751 $ B, L, D, A, T V-Li’s Cuisine Thai dishes. 129 N. Canal St. (Canal Fulton) 330-854-5344 $$ L, D, A, T West Side Bakery Specialties include cakes, pastries and cookies. Breakfast items include scones, muffins and yogurt parfaits. All sandwiches, wraps, salads and soups are made from scratch. 2303 W. Market St. (Akron: Pilgrim Square) 330-836-4101 $ B, L, T Winking Lizard Come to see the lizard, stay for the extensive beer selection and food. 25 Ghent Rd. (Fairlawn) 330-836-6129; 1615 Main St. (Peninsula) 330-467-1002; 5710 Fulton Dr. NW (Canton) 330497-1133 $$$ L, D, A, T Yellowtail Japanese-style seafood and sushi buffet. 4054 Medina Rd. (Montrose) 330-666-9988 $$$$ L, D, A, T

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Award Winner Contractor

Award Winning Landscape Design by Brothers Grimm Landscape & Design Co.

February 22 - 24, 2013 John S. Knight Center - Akron, Ohio

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A special supplement to akronlife

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HBA Home & Flower Show 2013

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Welcome to the 19th Annual HBA Akron

Home & Flower Show

presented by WindowPro, the Marvin Experts It’s amazing what a “one stop shopping trip” can do to help you fall in love with your home again, or if you are still in love with your home, we all need a little push to help us get items on your to do list done! The Akron Home and Flower Show is the perfect venue for meeting the professionals that can guide you in completing those home projects, whether it’s landscaping, gardening, outdoor living, home remodeling or making your home more energy efficient. These and a myriad of other services are provided by the more than 200 Home and Flower Show exhibitors. Appearing on the Hartville Hardware Stage will be Matt Fox and Shari Hiller who hold the record for the longest running decorating show in HGTV history. In addition to Matt and Shari, Dr. Lori will be at the show. Dr. Lori is an appraiser from the Discovery

Show Facts: 19th Annual HBA Akron Home & Flower Show presented by

WindowPro, the Marvin Experts

February 22-24, 2013 Hours: Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. John S. Knight Center 77 E. Mill St. Akron

Channel’s popular show, The Auction Kings. If you have an item around your home that

Buy tickets online and save $1 Adults: $8

you’ve been wondering what it might be worth, now might be the perfect time to find

children 12 and under free

out! The tradition continues with our back yard give away package promoted in conjunction with WONE, WAKR and WQMX. Lucky listeners will qualify to win a back yard landscaping package. Also, on Friday we will have qualifiers for a trip to the Horseshoe Casino in Cleveland. New for 2013 is a Home and Flower Show first. For the first time ever the show will

Parking is available on the street and in lots and decks around the John S. Knight Center. FREE parking is available in all city of Akron lots and decks after 6 p.m. on Friday and all day Saturday and Sunday.

feature The Cambria Courtyard Wine and Beer Gardens featuring a landscaped wine and beer garden. Exclusive brewery, Thirsty Dog, will provide the craft beers, and wines will be exclusively provided by the Winery at Wolf Creek. This will be a great new area to take a relaxing time out.

For complete show details and tickets, visit AkronHomeandFlowerShow.com

Another popular feature is our EcoLiving section where businesses and services exhibit energy savings devices and everything from bee keeping, urban farming and harvesting of rain water. It’s a must if you want to use your resources in a more sustainable manner. Be sure to stop by our EcoLiving area sponsored by Wolff Brothers Supply and Solar Max. You will find great products to save energy, make the most of your

On the Cover Award Winning Designs/Jacob Grimm

recyclables, and nurture our environment now and for future generations. Finally, this show couldn’t be possible without the tremendous support of our promotional partners, exhibitors, committee members, volunteers and attendees. Thank you all for making this show Akron’s largest consumer show. We also must thank the accommodating staff of the John S. Knight Center for providing us with the perfect venue to hold this show. Enjoy your visit,

Jeff Naragon Home & Flower Show Chairperson

Outdoor Living At Its Best The Right Combination of Function and Design Page 4

Todd Ederer 2013 HBA president HBA Home & Flower Show 2013

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Friday, February 22 11:00-11:45 Petitti Garden Center Workshop 1:00 - 1:45 Hartville Hardware 3:00 - 3:45 Dr. Lori Antique Appraisals 4:00 - 4:45 Dr. Lori Antique Appraisals 5:00 - 5:45 Sit Means Sit 6:00 -6:45 Dr. Lori Antique Appraisals 7:00 - 7:45 Dr. Lori Antique Appraisals

Saturday, February 23 11:00-11:45 Matt & Shari from Around the House with Matt & Shari 12:00-12:45 Hartville Hardware 1:00 - 1:45 Dr. Lori Antique Appraisals 2:00 - 2:45 Jeff Tanchak 3:00 - 3:45 Window Pro 4:00 - 4:45 Dr. Lori Antique Appraisals 5:00 - 5:45 Dr. Lori Antique Appraisals

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Outdoor Living At Its Best The Right Combination of Function and Design

With the thawing of winter our attention eagerly turns to the buds of spring. Each year we venture out to find what is new and look for ideas that will help us capture that magic. So often we find more of the same. After speaking with the Brothers Grimm we found a breath of fresh air.

he Brothers Grimm Landscape and Design Co. was founded by Jacob Grimm in 1997. What started out as a fledgling company has blossomed into one of Akron’s top design build landscape firms. “I got my start mowing for a lady that attended our church,” says Grimm when asked how all this came about. “My dad used to drive me to her house on Saturdays and while he read the paper I mowed the grass.” This continued all through school and by the time Jacob graduated from the University of Akron he realized that because of his deep love of the outdoors, landscape design was the only career path that made sense.

Since that time a lot has changed for the Brothers Grimm. The company has gone from one ambitious guy to a firm of professionals that rank in the top 20 percent of the nation. Through years of dedication and hard work the Brothers Grimm has steadily risen in the industry gaining recognition year after year. Many of their projects have been highlighted on the Hudson Garden Tour as well as being recognized multiple times through industry associations and suppliers. They have even had top ranking internationally for water features and have had projects featured in international architectural publications. As a full service landscape firm there seems to be no project that the the Brothers Grimm can’t handle. Staying true to his roots Grimm still has grounds maintenance crews servicing the greater Akron area, but in recent years the company has found success in residential construction as well. Many of the projects in their portfolio showcase outdoor living at its best. “Every project is different because the people

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are different,” says Grimm. What the space is designed for is as important as the people using it, whether it’s a small courtyard to define an entrance or an elaborate outdoor space for grand entertaining, the Brothers Grimm will seek out the right combination of function and design to fit, not only the architecture of the home, but also the needs of the client. “We work hard to listen to our clients and deliver designs that fit the way they live.” They believe that a landscape should fit into its environment and sometimes that may mean making things smaller. “Just because we can build something doesn’t mean that we should.”

Projects by the Brothers Grimm can be seen in backyards all across the greater Akron area. While outdoor living has become a mainstream idea there is something special, an experience, that you feel when you visit one of their client’s homes. And while many companies offer a similar range of services, the Brothers Grimm always strive to branch out into new areas to further their quest to serve their clients. What is their latest pursuit? Swimming pools. After talking to Jacob it became clear that a client with a rewarding project was a major motivating force. This is what led the company to develop their own pool specialty. “So many times we would see projects that we were called in to clean up the mess,” says Grimm. “I knew we could do better and offer more.” And that is just what he did. Today the Brothers Grimm offers full design service for outdoor construc-

tion that takes the client from design to finish. The idea is that the pool is part of the project, not a pool project. And it is not just in the work that the company takes pride. Through programs like Project Evergreen that gives services to our military families while overseas, Rebuilding Together, or volunteering on Christmas Eve as a Kiwanian to bring joy to children, the company gives back. “We try to instill balance with our peo-

ple. Family is important. There is time to work and time to be with those you love.” It is all of these characteristics that have made the Brothers Grimm Landscape & Design a company to notice. You can find them on the web at www.BrothersGrimmLandscape.com or call 330-882-4639 and they will be glad to help with whatever you need.

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Company Booth A-1 Concrete Leveling 850 Accent Home Improvement Inc. 623 Access Solutions Inc. 501 Advanced Irrigation and Outdoor Lighting 642 Akron Beacon Journal/Ohio.com Z akronlife Magazine 817 Akrosteam Carpet & Hard Surface Cleaning L Alice’s Air Pets R American Louvered Roofs 544 American Patio Rooms 548 American Wood Reface 336 Aqua Doc Lake & Pond Mgmt. 426 Astrum Solar 440 Avon Product Inc. N Basement Care 621 Bath Fitter 1614 Bath Planet of Northeast Ohio 1207 Beckwith Heating & Cooling Inc. 921 Be’l Ode’, Ltd. U BELLPRO 848 Besso Clinic of Chiropractic Inc. 740 Better Business Bureau of Akron, Inc. G Blind and Sons 448 Boggs Chiropractic J Brandon Heating & Air Conditioning 1028 CA Holbrook 138 CA Holbrook 140 Cambria Natural Quartz Surfaces 723 Canton Aluminum 821 Carter-Jones Lumber 436 Certa Pro Painters 1019 Champion Window Co. of Akron 442 Chic of Ohio LLC 613 Circulatory Center A Classic Metals 923 Claytor Painting and Pressure Washing 542 Clearwater Systems 1026 Complete Outdoor Installation, LLC L1 Cookie Lee Jewelry K Crasi Company Inc. 946 Cutco Cutlery 650 D & D Home Improvement 1034 D & R Garage Doors Plus, Inc. 1507 Daso Custom Cabinetry & Remodeling 503 DB Schiller 515 Dutch Heritage Homes 330 Echols Heating & A/C 611 Eco-Seal Home Solutions 1312 Edison Landscape & Deck Lighting 648 EncoreGarage of Akron/Cleveland 238 Fish Window Cleaning X Fixler Roofing LLC 644 Foam of Akron Inc. 1610 Freedom Building Inc. 633 Freedom Design Kitchen & Bath 428 Fuller-Stanley Brush & Watkins 927 Get A Grip Resurfacing 546 Goff Builders 813

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Joyce Factory Direct 536 KDCO Home Improvement 917 Keim Lumber 348 Kemppel Industries Inc. 150 Koby Electric Inc. 742 Korkan Granite 1705 Larmco Windows 1042 Leaf Filter North Inc. 721 Leafguard Northeast Ohio 131 Liberty Roofing & Construction 1409 Lumber Jacks 540 Lutes Custom Cabinetry & Furniture 948 M.R. Plank Construction Co. Inc. 411 Mary Kay Cosmetics C Midwest Region Associates 944 Miller Custom Exteriors 600 HG Expo: Online Home & Garden Show 242 Minorik Chiropractic Center 1044 MTO Clean E Naragon Companies 213 NaturaLawn of America 1216 Nik-a-de Granite 646 Northeast Factory Direct 328

Nova Looping Ohio Chapter ISA Ohio Hardwood Furniture Ohio Magazine Ohio State Waterproofing Ohio Valley Herbal Products The Pampered Chef Patio Enclosures, Inc. Perfect Construction Phantom Screens Posche Paws Pet Resort Precision Glass Block Productive Air Duct Cleaning Rag Trader Vintage Renewal by Andersen Rock Solid Flooring LLC Scarlett’s House Inc. Scentsy Wickless Candles Second to None Roofing Securitec Sit Means Sit Skeeter Shield Sound & Vision, Inc.

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Houses That Work for Life! “Hello construction, it’s medical calling…I have a question!”

reating houses that work for life and modifying homes to allow people to stay in them indefinitely, is just what designer, writer, teacher, and CAPS/ Universal Design expert Lisa Sandlin’s passion is all about. She began her mission to teach us how to create better designed homes over twenty years ago and in 2009 she authored the book, Houses That Work for Life! Lisa discovered, through personal experiences, that the typical home does not meet our changing needs as we journey through life. Being a baby-boomer herself, she started looking at the numbers and how this massive population’s needs have changed many industries. As of January 1, 2011, baby-boomers began turning 65 at a rate of approximately 10,900 per day. This group of 76 million sparked a home building industry boom in the sixties and will once again change our housing needs as they retire and wish to stay in their homes. This trend is currently known as Certified Aging-in-Place or (CAPS) and Universal Design (UD). The HBA calls UD “good design from the start.” Sandlin claims.

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Susan Ralich, involved with business development for the Home Builders Association serving Portage and Summit, works for Carmine Torio. Carmine encourages his staff to look for opportunities that will serve members and the community. Susan certainly does. She initiated a collaborative between HBA members and the physical and occupational therapists at Summa Akron City and Summa Barberton Hospitals. They have been developing an internal project initiated by Ann Wargo, PT., MsMHA, CAPS; System Director Rehab Services, Summa Health System, and Heidi Teruya-Wirth, PT, CAPS, Regional Director, Inpatient Therapy Services, SW Region Summa Health System.

Torio. Take a dynamic instructor such as Lisa, who understands consumer needs from both the medical and construction side first hand; add OTs PTs, Home Health professionals, Architects, Designers, Builders, Remodelers and Suppliers that are informed about innovative products that most home owners don’t even know exist, and put them together for 3 days. The end result is solutions to problems! We are all learning together with a unified goal to serve people with current needs and needs in the future. Some know what their needs are and others have no idea what life will bring their way. Trying to address the unknown for all ages is what UD is all about. CAPS focuses on those that wish to live out their lives in their own homes; their needs are similar but every situation is unique. Homeowners should strive to work with people trained to provide innovative solutions to their problems that will meet all their needs. Our graduates have better answers than those who have not taken the classes and are networking with a diverse team of professionals. Sandlin claims, “Most houses just don’t work, they are not designed to easily adapt to our changing needs. We are teaching our students to think differently and truly understand the functionality of a home.”

“The collaboration is exciting for the students and for the end user that they are helping”, said Ralich. “The HBA brings everyone together in an educational setting so they can understand each other’s area of expertise and ultimately the needs of the consumer,” stated

Think about it, said Ralich, “OTs and PTs are working on minimizing re-admissions to hospitals and encouraging home environments to accommodate their patients’ needs. They can’t do it alone; they require the skills of home builders and remodelers. In turn, home builders

In fact, according to a recent CAPS/UD graduate, builder/remodeler, Rick SirLouis, of Home Sweet Home Remodeling and the HBA’s Professional Remodeler (PRC) Chair, “Builders who take the class often state, “I wish that I had taken the class before I built my last home. I would have done things differently.”

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and remodelers are recognizing the demands of the baby-boomer market and need to work with OTs and PTs to fully understand the requirements of their aging in place and special needs clients. Put the three of them together and you’ve got the team that can get the job done!” One of the HBA’s goals is to educate Home Builders and Remodelers to create homes with a UD strategy and renovate existing homes to be Certified Aging in Place. It was no mistake that Lisa’s path would cross with Susan’s at the Home Builder’s Association located in Akron. In December, he HBA’s Professional Remodelers Council hosted an afterhours networking event at Wolff Brothers Supply in Akron during the three day CAPS course which resulted in an extremely successful effort to tie the class in with an educational/networking opportunity. The students were introduced to an array of show room products including UD faucets that turn on/ off with a wave of your hand. These faucets were universally designed for innovation as well as for consumers that might find it painful or impossible to grip faucet handles. “Let’s face it,” said Torio, “when people hear aging in place, it doesn’t sound like something they want to put into their home. Yet when they see a faucet that is beautiful, innovative and functional, it’s just what the doctor ordered.” “It’s the perfect niche! We have some of the best builders, architects, designers, and remodelers in the industry. Once people are released from the hospital, they don’t want to be readmitted.” stated Torio. “The hospitals don’t want readmissions that can be proactively prevented either,” stated Wargo. When Ralich discovered that Wargo and Teruya-Wirth were in the midst of formulating a business plan and program for OTs and PTs to eventually go into homes to make certain that discharged patients were following their treatment plans and looking for hazards in the home, she thought, what a perfect collaboration and started the ball rolling. According to Wargo, after a referral to OT and home assessment and recommendations for modifications to patient’s living spaces are completed, patients and their caregivers are given resources for accessing CAPS and UD designated professionals. There is a huge opportunity for this specialized design strategy and remodeling process in the baby-boomer market. “Not just anyone can do the work properly”, states Rick SirLouis. You need to have the specialized education and credentials to do the job right. These courses offer a great business opportunity for local Builders, Remodelers, Designers, Architects, Home Health Care Providers, Home product suppliers, etc. Our CAPS/UD educated members are tremendous resources.

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The Home Builders Association (HBA) and its Professional Remodelers Council (PRC) on White Pond Drive in Akron, is proud to be one of the first to take this initiative with OTs, PTs and Home Health Professionals. CAPS is a three day designated course which entails: CAPS I, II and Business Management. We discuss the opportunities, challenges, design strategies and solutions and how to incorporate them into a business plan. Universal Design/Build is a two day course that stresses the differences of Universal Design and CAPS. Universal Design/Build is an all-encompassing design strategy for the design of all products and environments to be used by all people, of all sizes and abilities, without specialized design. It is inherent to the design, not applied. Lisa Sandlin will be teaching classes at the Home Builders Association located at 799 White Pond Drive in Akron the last week of February. For more information about Lisa, please visit her website at lisasandlindesign.com. For more information on upcoming classes sponsored by Access Home Solutions and Wolff Brothers Supply, contact Susan Ralich at the HBA. Space is limited. Email: susanr@akronhba.com 330.869.6800 All classes run from 8am-4:30 Feb 25 CAPS 1 Feb 26 CAPS II Feb 27 Business Management Feb 28 Universal Design March 1 Universal Design

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Tips & Trends for 2013 A Special Advertising Section

Create a Grand Transformation “One of the easiest ways to spruce up your home’s interior is to retro-fit your old, wooden staircase and turn it into a work of art with wrought iron,” says Brody Day, one of the experts at Finelli Architectural Iron and Stairs in Solon. Once you’ve chosen your ideal design from Finelli’s thousands of sample photos and showroom displays, the company’s carpenter will come to your home to remove the old staircase spindles, perform any other necessary woodwork, and measure for the wrought iron. A short time later the iron is installed, the finishing touches are put in place, and you have the staircase of your dreams. “It’s an intricate process, but it just adds so much — it’s a grand transformation,” Day says. Finelli Architectural Iron 440-248-0050 finelliironworks.com

Getting Organized Was Never So Easy! Most homeowners say the largest room in their home is the messiest, “the garage.” For many, the garage is the home’s main entrance, and organizing this space is one of their top homerelated priorities. Organized people save time, make more money, and generally have lower stress and frustration levels, according to the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO.) “Reorganizing and cleaning up the clutter can be an overwhelming and daunting task for most,” says Michael Padden, owner of EncoreGarage. “The first step is making the commitment to do something about it.” EncoreGarage is a local, full-service garage makeover company that offers a combination of custom installed garage storage systems and professional organization services. EncoreGarage will make an initial assessment, then design a custom-garage makeover to fit your family’s needs. But don’t stop there. Add lasting and durable beauty with EncoreGarages’ advanced technology floor coating systems. These coatings are stain-and slip-resistant with a shine that will last for years to come. “This endeavor can be effortless for the client when left to the pros,” Padden says. EncoreGarage can transform your garage from start to finish, while improving your home’s most neglected usable space. Enhancing your garage can make it bright, clean and attractive while adding functionality and marketable value to your home.

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Reconnect with Your Family, Relax Away Stress, and Soothe Aches and Pains! Hydrotherapy, or warm water therapy in a hot tub or spa, consists of three main healing ingredients: heat, buoyancy and massage. Together, they create an experience that’s both relaxing and healthy. Hot tub hydrotherapy on a regular basis provides physical health benefits that go much deeper than just relaxation and pleasure. Whether you are experiencing joint or muscle pain, having trouble sleeping or just plain stressed out, spending time in a hot tub can provide you with therapeutic benefits. Visit jobritepools.com for more information on health benefits. Another benefit: reconnecting with your loved ones. Many hot tub owners remark on how much more they’re involved in their children’s and family’s lives. It’s hard to find time to talk and even harder sometimes to break down the barriers of stress from work, school and life in general. The hot tub can become your “relaxation conversation oasis.” The relaxing environment of a hot tub naturally opens up the lines of communication and breaks down the stress of the day. You’ll end up laughing more with your kids and family, feeling more connected and learning more about each other’s lives, while receiving health benefits at the same time!

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Has Your Granite Lost Its Luster? Granite is a beautiful addition to your home that adds tremendous value! But, just as you must maintain your car, granite must also be maintained to keep it looking “showroom new”! Over time granite can lose its luster due to heavy use, abuse and improper cleaning products. Even though a sealer is applied prior to installation which provides a barrier to most liquids and foods, it cannot protect against everything. The biggest culprits are anything acidic including citrus fruit and cleaning products. Always clean up spills immediately and use a mild dish detergent and water using a soft cloth. Our most asked question is “When do I seal my granite again?” The simplest way to tell is the “bead” test. If water no longer beads on the surface then it is most likely time to call your granite professional and schedule that maintenance appointment. He can then look over your seams, caulking, sink mounting and check for minor damage. Any problems found Elite Granite & Marble Restoration should always be repaired by an experienced 330-546-7394 professional. EliteGraniteOhio.com

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When considering a kitchen remodel, the current style of your home and your furnishings play an important part in the style you choose. The kitchen is often placed centrally in the home and therefore visible from most rooms so the decoration and style should flow harmoniously throughout. Most homeowners get overwhelmed when thinking about all these decisions at once — so don’t, says Ginny. The designers at CabinetCraft can help you design a kitchen that fits your style and budget. Our showroom has complete kitchens from all four of our distinctive cabinetry lines, an entire wall of door styles and finishes, a room full of flooring options, and a myriad of choices in countertops, knobs, pulls and fixtures. Not only that, but we also have designers in our showroom! CabinetCraft has extended hours Thursday evening until 8 p.m. and Saturday morning from 9-1 p.m. Please make an appointment with one of our designers. CabinetCraft by Graves Lumber Co. 330-670-2915 CabinetCraft.com

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The Kitchen is the Heart of Your Home A seasoned kitchen design professional will strive for a deep understanding of what will best fit your lifestyle and budget. Think about the way your family lives in your kitchen now, is it working for you? Whether you’re looking to cut corners or create new spaces, the designer is THE person that can take your project from a dream to a reality. They listen to what you say and what you don’t say. They’ll educate you about your options with cabinetry, countertops, storage, appliances and more. Choosing your designer and remodeling contractor are the most important decisions you’ll make in a kitchen remodeling project. Your selection will determine the success of the job and your comfort during the remodeling process. Take a closer look at Freedom Design Kitchen & Bath booth #0428 featuring KraftMaid kitchens. We have the experience to help you make it all fit together. Freedom Design Kitchen & Bath 330-929-1705-Cuyahoga Falls 216-587-7010-Garfield Hts 440-877-9464-N. Royalton freedomdesignllc.com

When it comes time to paint, leave the ladder on the wall. Baby boomers are hanging up their ladders. Instead of climbing them, they are turning them into great conversation pieces like a shoe rack for the garage, but the conversation doesn’t have to stop there. We have even seen ladders hung to display signed baseballs. When it comes time to paint, leave the ladder on the wall and call The Final Coat. With our free 1-hour in-home color consultation we can help you decide what color and paint type best fit your room. The conversations can continue into other rooms with many other unique ideas for great pieces that you may have sitting around your house. Art is what you make it after all. We are here to provide the backdrop for all of your creative ideas. Call The Final Coat today for a free estimate. 330-786-0961

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Choosing the right material for your deck. Adding a deck to your home will allow you to enjoy your yard and can also add value to your house. When it comes to deck construction, selecting your deck material is one of the first things you need to decide. The major choices you have to choose from is a composite wood or natural wood. Here are several tips to assist you in your deck material selection process. The first tip is to consider how much repair and maintenance you will be willing and able to do. Composite wood products take less maintenance than natural wood. With a natural wood deck you will need to stain and seal it every year. Composite wood products consist of wood fiber, plastic and glue. They need to be cleaned from time to time, but do not need to be sealed and stained on a regular basis. Another thing you need to consider is the life span of the different deck materials. Wooden deck planks are more susceptible to cracking and splintering from weather conditions and are also subject to water damage and rot if they’re not properly maintained. However, wood decks can be stained, and damaged deck planks can be replaced if necessary. With the newest generation of composite decking, repair is almost

Your deck’s appearance is a major factor in deciding what deck material to use for your new deck. There are many options of stain colors and types to choose from to help you achieve just the look you want for your natural wood or composite wood deck. Composite wood deck material is made to resemble wood, but is more uniform in appearance.

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A final factor to consider is the cost of the different types of deck material. Natural wood is generally less expensive than composite wood materials. Determining the right material, next to the deck design, is the most difficult task for many home owners. If you feel you need professional assistance, contact The Woodland Deck Company, Northeast Ohio’s premier deck builder. Together with the homeowner, we will select a material and design a deck or outdoor structure that will bring you satisfaction for years to come.

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Saving, Giving and Conserving Many of us have started plans to remodel a room only to find that after we put together our wish list, we find our desires may be larger than our pocket book. Well, don’t pack away the plans yet. Whether you’re a do-it-yourselfer or woking with a professional remodeler, you can still find great prices for some of those luxury pieces you have to have. The Habitat for Humanity ReStore, located in Akron, sells donated new and gently used home furnishings and home building supplies. Every item at the ReStore would have ended up in a landfill if the previous owner had not donated it to the retail store. “The inventory turns over in the store on a daily basis since all items are donated by the public or building contractors,” says Rochelle Fisher, president and CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Summit County. It’s hard to say what might be at the store on any given shopping day, so customers are encouraged to visit frequently. Since 2007, the ReStore has sold items such as tractors, couches, windows, doors, paint, sinks, tubs, vinyl and toilets to consumers looking to make home improvements at a lower cost. All items in the ReStore are sold at 50 to 90 percent off retail prices. Although some items are used, they’re in good working order. The proceeds generated from sales at the Habitat ReStore are returned to the Habitat for Humanity affiliate in Summit County to build more homes in partnership with families in need. Habitat for Humanity ReStore 330-745-9098 hfhsummitcounty.org

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Low-maintenance And Lovely, Cambria Quartz Countertops With low maintenance, high durability and endless color choices, quartz offers a tempting alternative to natural stone countertops. Cambria Quartz is one of the new technologies in countertop materials. These materials are comprised of a blend of approximately 93 percent quartz that are pressed into slabs using a “vibrocampactor” vacuum process. The result is a super-hard, low-maintenance, natural stone-look countertop available in a dazzling array of colors. And for many of the homeowners choosing quartz, those color options are what sold them. Paul Miller, of Hartville Hardware says that homeowners love the fact that Cambria quartz has over 100 colors to choose from. But he says the best features of Cambria quartz are actually invisible. “These countertops are close to indestructible,” Miller explains. “They’re so durable that most manufacturers offer a warranty, something you won’t find with other natural stone manufacturers. And quartz isn’t porous like other stone surfaces, so these countertops are much more sanitary in a home kitchen. You can keep them 99.9 percent bacteria-free.”

Matt Fox and Shari Hiller created the very first show to air on HGTV, the ever-popular “room by room.” They hold the record for the longest running decorating show in TV history, 12 years and over 350 episodes. Having aired in over 90 million homes, they have taught literally millions their detailed process of step-by-step decorating, improving the lives and homes of many. Add to the list two successful decorating books, a nationally syndicated newspaper column and a decorating website that has become an Internet staple and you’d have to say that … It seems Matt and Shari have been decorating forever! Their latest project is the creation of their third TV series called “Around the House with Matt & Shari” debuting in mid-December 2010 on public television stations across the country. Finally, their entertaining educational style will be available to anyone with a television! Look out houses, homes, apartments and condos, people everywhere are going to want to “Matt & Shari” their spaces like never before!

This durability also means that, unlike other types of stone countertops, quartz resists staining or corrosion from cooking oils, liquids and most household cleaning products — so there’s no need for periodic resealing of the surface. Cambria Quartz materials are heat resistant, however high heat appliances can burn the material, so homeowners should use trivets or hot pads. Cambria Quartz countertops allow for a variety of edging options, just like natural stone. Unlike stone, however, quartz also offers other design possibilities. Because it’s more flexible to work with and is held in place using glue and epoxy instead of screws, quartz can be used on larger vertical surfaces like backsplashes and even shower enclosures, without the fissures and seams often all too visible with natural stone. If your’re interested in Cambria Quartz or other solid surfaces, visit the Countertop Shop at Hartville Hardware. Hartville Hardware 330.877.3631 HartvilleHardware.com

Dr. Lori, star antiques appraiser from the hit TV show “Auction Kings” on the Discovery Channel will appraise your antiques and collectibles at the HBA Akron Home & Flower Show, February 22-24. Arrive early for one free appraisal per person. Bring an object and attend all three days since every one of Dr. Lori’s presentations is different!

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Mary Beth Breckenridge has been with the Akron Beacon Journal since 1987 and has been the newspaper’s home writer since 1996. She is a graduate of Miami University and a native of Youngstown. Her numerous writing honors include first-place awards in 2012 from the National Association of Real Estate Editors and the National Federation of Press Women.

Chief Meteorologist Betsy Kling’s Emmy award winning forecasts can be seen on the Monday through Friday editions of Channel 3 News at 6, 7 and 11 p.m., on wkyc.com and can be heard on Clear Channel radio stations including WTAM/1100 AM, WMJI/105.7 FM and WHLK/106.5 “The Lake.”

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Channel 19 Action News Chief Meteorologist Jeff Tanchak blew into town in January 2003, and Cleveland’s weather instantly got even more unpredictable. His passion is lake-effect snow, and local snow plowers consider him their source of weather information.

Your donation of new and gently used building materials and household goods to the Habitat for Humanity ReStore helps us raise money to build more homes for Summit County neighbors in need. Shop the ReStore for great bargains, too.

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Love on the Bleachers

Photographer Ott Gangl captured this moment in 1971 of a young man and woman hugging each other on the bleachers at the Soap Box Derby in Akron. Gangl was a photographer for the Akron Beacon Journal from the 1960s through the 1990s and also showed his own personal work at many photograph exhibitions.

Image courtesy of Ott Gangl Collection, Akron-Summit County Public Library Summit Memory Project, www.SummitMemory.org

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