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Departments

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/ Mail Bonding / From the EIC / Radar (Seen + Heard)

/ Agenda

Special Sections

20 Entertainment listings/ calendar of featured events

/ 38 Gift Guide 2013

/ FLASH 10th Annual Butterfly Gala; 2013 Summit for Kids Awards

/ The Interview Paul Thomarios

/ Speak Easy

/ Good Eats

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48 Restaurant listings

Thanks Giving

49 Uncorked: Black Stallion Winery

/ 10th Anniversary

50 Diners' Diary: Pad Thai

A look back at November 2003

52 Untapped: Mission Brewery, Dark Seas RIS

/ The Gamut Not-So-Paltry Poultry

/ 55 Cameos of Caring / 65 Neighborhood: Kent / 85 Financial Planning: Looking For "The One"

/ 89 Neighborhood: South Summit

/ Parting Shot Shopping Local in the ‘40s

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from the EIC

Kent Revisited If I were to land in Kent today after not seeing the town for 50 years, I wouldn’t recognize the place.

but The Rathskeller was the name on the door. I worked there one day as a waiter and bartender when I was going to college. Fortunately, the next day I got a job offer from WKNT-FM radio, thus saving me from a life behind the bar. Woody’s burnt down a few years later under suspicious circumstances. Woody left town and nothing more was said.

My KSU High School class reunion was held in Kent

I lived east of town behind Carson’s, a bar and grill, which is still in existence. From there east was a gas station, and behind that and atop a very steep cut bank, there was a cemetery filled with late 1700s and 1800s graves. On the top of the hill across from the Methodist Church, my classmate Dolores Kline spent her summers selling produce from her family’s small farm. She’s very smart and probably got that way by reading books between customers. And, of course, the main KSU campus was just over that hill, spreading out like college campuses in the ‘30s and ‘40s: a bucolic mix of large trees and a lawn that seemed to stretch forever. Now that’s called the front campus.

last weekend, and I know there were people from my class who hadn’t been back to Kent for more than 50 years. We took a bus tour of the city and the KSU campus on Saturday, courtesy of Kent State University Alumni Association. The bus took us all over the city (not a very long tour) and the university campus which has more than tripled in size since we all went there as high school freshmen. Our original school building, Franklin Hall, was beautifully restored in 2007, while the “new school” on Summit Street and Morris Road is now the University Bursar’s office. I once made a sales call on the university’s Continuing Education office for advertisements in our Akron Business Magazine. I sat in the very same room in which, 35 years earlier, I had studied history with Ms. Stewart. It was a strange experience. The far reaches of campus today encompass the farm that my classmate Milt (Red) Ensinger’s family owned and worked all through our high school years. That farm is now Dix Stadium and a parking lot. When I was in high school in Kent, the university life began at Depeyster and Main streets. That’s where the sororities and fraternities were located in the big old Victorian houses that lined East Main Street. After that The Brady, a typical college soda shop of that era, sat on the corner of Main and Lincoln directly across from the KSU Gate. Very few high school kids went in there, instead opting for the delicious Sloppy Joes and the best brownies in the world at Haan’s Bakery next door. Across the street from The Brady was The Robin Hood restaurant where faculty and college upperclassmen dined; the restaurant’s white linen tablecloth service was its trademark. The Kent Stage used to be the Kent Theater, the only movie house in town where first-run movies were shown. Across the street was the old Kent Hotel. I don’t remember anyone actually staying there; I think it was closed long before I got there, but in the basement my classmate Larry Durham opened his first bar called The Cove. He later moved it to Water Street. On that street, my classmate Sam Hannan’s father owned Cecil’s Dress Shop which catered to the locals, and my friend Vicky Yahner’s father’s dentist office was right next door. Around the corner on Main Street was Purcel’s, a very exclusive (or at least, that’s how it seemed to this 15 year old) shop which carried all the latest clothes for the modern 1950s college man. Next door and against the railroad tracks was Woody’s, as it was known by the locals,

Last weekend, many of my classmates stayed in the recently completed KSU Hotel and ate at the restaurants along Acorn Alley. They strolled on the promenade lined with art that stretches all the way to the KSU campus. They marveled at the way so much has changed, and yet there were still enough remnants of old Kent that delighted those who could still remember. Even though about 41 percent of our original class was accounted for, this may be the last reunion for us. Classmate and reunion chairwoman Linda Hurd Harvey vowed never again to raise her hand to volunteer for anything as she did at our last reunion. Lack of a volunteer to chair the next event is our new problem. Hopefully, someone will raise his or her hand. This column has been a work from my memory; some of the events may or may not have happened. Locations may be different, although I did use a Kent map to check what my memory failed to recall. (For more on the “New Kent,” see the Kent special section in this issue.) >> Big News: I’d like to welcome Lucy Celeste Witsaman to the world. She is the daughter of our granddaughter Lauren and her husband, Josh. This makes Lucy our first great-grandchild. I love Lucy already.

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The Thanksgiving snowstorm of 1950 (Nov. 23-27) was the deepest in Ohio’s history. Most communities in the eastern half of Ohio accumulated 20 to 30 inches of snow.

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University of Akron students recently drew police officers in riot gear when “Sumner Fest,” a party marking by Rodney Wilson the start of fall classes, broke into rowdy, violent behavior. University officials are

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“For the College of Business Administration to be listed in the Princeton Review’s 2014 best business schools ranking is a testament to the outstanding faculty and staff who develop and deliver excellent business education programs, publish impactful research and engage with the business community,” – Deborah Spake, Dean of Kent State’s College of Business Administration

The Kent State College of Business Administration’s Master of Business Administration programs were recognized in the Princeton Review’s The Best 295 Business Schools: 2014 Edition, which was announced Oct. 8. The university also placed in the U.S. News & World Report's Best Undergraduate Business Programs, ranking 159 out of 342.

Two endangered Humboldt penguins born at the Akron Zoo in June are now on exhibit with the other 21 Humboldt penguins at Penguin Point.

Regalo

Checkers-N-Trophies, a bar on Kent’s west side, was recently destroyed when an overnight fire engulfed the building. In

A 14-year-old Bath Township boy was charged with driving without a license and a stop sign violation when he and a younger friend were pulled over. At

A Kent man was recently arraigned on charges of selling marijuana and other hallucinogenic drugs. “We’re shocked

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The chick's name is Regalo, which means “gift” in Spanish.

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In other news, Plusquellic has changed his re-election platform to focus less on fiscal responsibility, more on debtforgiveness programs.

press time, the youths remained unconvinced they weren’t actually playing the new “Grand Theft Auto.”

There have now been 13 chicks born at the Akron Zoo since Penguin Point opened in 2003.

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A West Exchange Street home that Akron Mayor Don Plusquellic co-owns has been foreclosed upon for default of payments.

compliance with city ordinances, four new bars were opened by daybreak to replace the watering hole.

A Great Gift

celebrating the melee, as it moves the growing school a step closer to Kent State’s academic reputation.

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the interview

by Samara Sands and photo by Shane Wynn

Paul Thomarios / Author and President of Thomarios /

>> Paul Thomarios is an entrepreneur who knows the sky’s the limit — literally. >> He took over the small painting business that his father, Nick, started in 1948 and expanded its services to include construction, building design and building restorations. Over the years, Thomarios’ company has worked on projects nationally and around Akron, including the new Akron Children’s Hospital parking garage, the restoration of the Summit County Courthouse’s World War I Doughboy statue and the Apollo Saturn V moon rocket. Yes — even a rocket. In 1996, Thomarios and his team were selected to restore the deteriorating Saturn V into a newly transformed artifact that millions of people now admire year

after year in the Smithsonian Institution at the Kennedy Space Center. In his recent book, “The Final Journey of the Saturn V,” Thomarios, with co-author Andrew R. Thomas, captures his experience of renovating the Saturn V and invites readers to take a closer look into his personal life.

You’d often run your family’s painting business while your father spent his summers in Greece. What was your biggest challenge in those days? PT: The biggest challenge was my age, but once the customers became comfortable with my knowledge of the business and my confidence level, the challenges were over.

When you took over the business in 1971, was it difficult to take the company to new levels? PT: No. Hard work, drive and trust open many doors.

What’s the best business advice your father ever gave you? PT: “You can only know a good captain in a stormy sea” and “Never quit. When you quit, you’re dead.” They lose a little in the translation from Greek to English.

In 1996, your company restored the Saturn V Rocket for the Smithsonian. How did you get involved with that? PT: It was a long process between the Smithsonian and the funding agency, Delaware North Corporation. NASA awarded the project to us in the last interview at the Kennedy Space Center.

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PT: I wouldn’t go into something I knew I wouldn’t complete. If somebody asked me to build an automobile from scratch, I wouldn’t know how to do that. But I looked at the artifact as a big piece of aluminum that we have a lot of experience with.

The Saturn V is seen each year by 1.5 million visitors. How does that make you feel? PT: If our company’s work inspires a couple of handfuls of kids to go on and make this world a better place, we achieved my goal.

Tell us about your book. Did you ever think you would be a published author? PT: No. I owe a lot to the co-author, Dr. Andrew Thomas. We met in Tel Aviv, Israel, on an Akron business trip where he represented The University of Akron. We started talking about our backgrounds, and at that point in time, I think he had published 11 books. I told him about the Saturn V experience and that piqued his interest. We became very good friends in the course of the next three years, so we decided to write the book.

You dedicated the book to your family but you also wrote about your thirdgrade teacher, whose photo hangs in your office. Can you tell us about her?

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PT: I attended Forest Hill Elementary School [in North Hill]. Miss Jean Hixson was, by far, the greatest educator I ever had. She was an Army pilot in World War II, the second woman to break the sound barrier in a jet aircraft in 1957, and one of the “Mercury 13.” There were originally 13 astronauts selected for the Mercury program, and then NASA decided it was too dangerous for women. The women left the program, and seven men were left. It was quite a different day.

How did Miss Hixson influence you? PT: Back then, my English was very broken so I was held back. She took an interest in me and saw something the other teachers didn’t. She helped me go through learning English and tutored me on the side. I didn’t know she previously was an astronaut or a pilot. She stood out from the rest of the teachers.

Any advice for young entrepreneurs? PT: Love what you do, work hard, never give up, and keep changing ahead of the rest. / Writer Samara Sands is a senior at KSU working on her bachelor’s in newspaper journalism. Comments? Email them to managing editor Abby Cymerman at acymerman@bakermediagroup.com. www.akronlife.com

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speak easy

by Jane Day

Thanks Giving

/ Looking at the people behind the cardboard signs. /

It was raining hard when I left Pat Catan’s on West Market Street, and I had to be some kind of cold-hearted to drive past the woman in the wheelchair. One foot amputated, she was holding an umbrella in one hand and a cardboard sign in the other. “Need money for food and for help with Thanksgiving,” her sign read. There was a man standing, sheltered by some trees, nearby — not right next to her, but close enough that I assumed they were together. Like so many things in Northeast Ohio these days, it reminded me of “It’s a Wonderful Life” when Bedford Falls becomes Pottersville without George Bailey. I cried as I drove by and still well up with tears as I recall the dreary scene that I cannot deny having witnessed. For a number of reasons, I did not give her money. I did not swing by Acme to get her groceries, either. I second-guess my decision, even now. Truth is, the whole cardboard sign phenomenon has been plaguing me, and I’m not quite sure what to do with it. I know people who bring bags of fast food or grocery gift cards to the all-too-prevalent beggars. My friend told me about a guy who carries bottles of water in his car just to pass out to people he encounters when he finds himself stopped in traffic near their haunts. “Until they open their mouth or start asking, they are not panhandlers,” explains Lt. Rick Edwards, of the Akron Police Department. He says the city regulates panhandling and issues licenses – mostly to prevent panhandlers from creating traffic hazards or acting aggressively. Many other local municipalities have followed suit. Government leaders have been both cautious to protect the First Amendment rights

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of cardboard sign holders and proactive in getting actual panhandlers off the streets. Still, in Akron alone, the number of registered panhandlers has grown from 50 in 2007 to 307 in 2010 to 701 by September of this year. I’ve talked with Rose Rose at Haven of Rest Ministries, a place which has been tremendously faithful about providing good food, a clean place to stay, clothing, spiritual counseling and job training to homeless people for many years. She says there’s no reason for anyone in Akron to go without a hot meal or a warm bed. I’ve talked with a former government official who said many panhandlers use the money they get for drugs, some are mentally ill, and some are just scamming the system. One guy admitted he made $30,000 tax-free a few years back from standing on the street-corner begging. Downtown Akron Partnership publishes information designed to educate the public about better ways to give. This organization’s website (downtownakron.com) lists more than a dozen local charities and agencies that help the needy. Our family does donate to Haven of Rest and Salvation Army. But somehow, in light of the increasing number of people on the streets, that doesn’t seem like enough. I used to avoid making eye contact with the people behind the cardboard signs. It was easier to put them out of my mind if I

didn’t see their faces. Instinctively, I knew that looking away let me off the hook. Recently, I decided to quit looking away. For some peculiar reason, I have come to believe that I need to be on the hook. I need to look them in the eye and read their signs. I need to see them as people. Now I find myself wondering how they got there and if they’ll ever find a better way of life. I’ve toyed with trying to tell some of their stories on a blog of my own, “The Dignity Project: A look at the people behind the cardboard signs.” It’s a complex problem, and I don’t know how to fix it. But I do know that something is wrong when able-bodied sign holders are willing to sell their dignity for such a little bit of other people’s money. And something is wrong when the rest of us just come to accept their plight as ‘normal,’ closing our eyes or gritting our teeth and then driving away. No matter how much money we have, we’re all like the woman at Pat Catan’s. We all need help with thanks giving. / Writer Jane Day has interviewed celebrities and CEOs, politicians and homeless people. She is convinced that we all have more in common than we know. Comments? Email them to managing editor Abby Cymerman at acymerman@bakermediagroup.com

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A look back at November 2003 {Volume 1, Issue 11}

By: Anne McCloskey photos by Ray Saviciunas and Liz Remmel

Having Don Drumm on the cover of our November 2003 issue was very exciting for us. Our cover story on The Family Drumm was an intimate look into this very artistic Akron family. In 2003, the 100-year-old Botzum farmstead was getting ready for some much needed restoration. Today, the farmstead is a go-to place for weddings and receptions on a site that speaks of nature, home, family and traditional values.

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The Family Drumm A page taken from the Drumm family scrapbook

By Neil Nicholas

Working Hard for a Working Farm Restoring the Botzum Farm in Cuyahoga Valley

ne hundred and sixty seven years ago, the John George Botzum family settled into the lush Cuyahoga Valley and established a homestead. They bought farmland that thrived and supported the family for one hundred years. But over the past decades, the land and buildings gradually fell into disuse and finally were sold. Then, in 1991, the National Park Service (NPS) took possession of the farm along with many others in the valley.

Riverview Road, just north of Bath Road. It is well secluded on a little plateau at the edge of verdant meadows stretching back to the tree line at the valley ridge. A north meadow runs out toward a notch in the green rolling hills where the Cuyahoga River flows down to Lake Erie and where sharpeyed hawks soar slowly about. Up the driveway and into the barnyard, you immediately get a glimpse back a hundred years into a tranquil, pastoral setting, isolated from the world.

Botzum helped dig millraces and other excavations until accumulating enough money to buy farmland at $2 per acre. The family prospered and contributed to building St. Vincent church. When the German-American community built St. Bernard church in 1905, the Botzums made that their church home. Each church has stained glass windows dedicated as Botzum memorials.

Now comes another Botzum back to the land. Five years ago, John George’s great-great granddaughter Maureen Winkelmann and husband George leased a portion of the old farm from the NPS. They are restoring this heritage treasure to share with the public.

Family history is still being compiled, but after arriving in the USA in 1836 from Germany, the Botzum couple and eight children squeezed into a log cabin near the corner of Bath and Riverview roads. Catherine Botzum— John’s wife—took in boarders and worked in wheat fields while Mr.

The Botzums bought the farmstead land sometime before 1860. A lap siding farmhouse stood on the bluff, high above floodwaters that still occasionally rampage down through the valley. They planted corn and vegetables. While Catherine and the girls milked cows and tended the garden, Botzum

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and sons worked the land, cut trees and split rails to make fences for their horses, sheep and pigs. In due course, the farm did well and the family took in weekly cash from fresh milk, cream and eggs shipped by canal to Akron and Cleveland. Around 1880, the family opened a community store, train station and post office at Bath and Riverview roads. The cluster of buildings and surrounding homes became known as Botzum Village. In 1885, they built a small barn with a threshing floor to replace earlier log and lean-to structures. Ohio & Erie Canal boats near Lock 25—only a hundred yards to the north—dropped off barn lumber and supplies. The old driveway down from the farm originally Akron Life & Leisure

Working Hard for a Working Farm Restoring the Botzum Farm in Cuyahoga Valley

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Not-So-Paltry Poultry / Lessons learned from a gaggle of gobblers /

As I crested the ridge and rounded the shallow pond, my trusty green lawn tractor – a $200 Craigslist find procured a few years ago – shuddered as it sent billows of smoke from the sooty, soiled mystery space below the mower deck. My eyes fell upon the woods beyond, where an unexpected sight awaited me: A gaggle of sleek gobblers, maybe a dozen or more, turned their waddle-weighted heads toward me, uttered a mumbled cry of surprise and took to the forest’s canopy on outstretched wings. I didn’t know turkeys could fly. But, then again, there’s a boundless wealth of information related to outdoor-type activities that I am not in possession of, and I’ll be the first to admit that this suburban-raised writer who, up until recently, enjoyed the great outdoors from a white-picket square of space in Kent, Ohio, isn’t a prime candidate to stumble across a flock of wild turkeys.

to follow. It was a wild turkey that captured Benjamin Franklin’s fascination when, in a letter to his daughter, he declared the bird superior to the bald eagle on the United State crest, calling it “a much more respectable bird, and withal a true original Native of America. He is besides, though a little vain and silly, a bird of courage ...” Though it’s a cultural myth that Franklin publicly preferred the turkey to the bald eagle, it’s clear he had some respect for the silly bird.

[In fact, I haven’t stepped foot in Kent in well over a month, having relocated my citified self to a decidedly more rural part of the country, a place where party lines are drawn according to the emblem on the front bumper of your pickup truck. (I’m a Chevy.)] But I refuse to own the full weight of my ignorance regarding the wing functionality of the wild turkey. Consider the bird thawing in your refrigerator, the one awaiting a brine, roast and starring role as the guest of honor at the Thanksgiving table. That broadbreasted butterball couldn’t fly, I can tell you that much. The ability to take flight, along with any semblance of grace while executing a simple walk across the yard, was bred out of commercial turkeys years ago. In fact, if you put your thawing bird (well, before he became yours – back when he had feathers and a head and all that) in with the flighty flock that surprised me, I’m not certain I’d identify them as a common species. >> So when, later that day, what I can only assume was the same group of avian trespassers showed up in my pasture, their cerulean knobs of wrinkly head flesh poking out from the overgrown grass, I took a good gander at the flock. What odd-looking creatures those 16

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things are, more a patchwork of aesthetic choices than a cohesive image, like a first-year art student’s inaugural stab at a mixed media piece: a glob of primary colors plopped atop a large pile of spent charcoal, swatches of leopard-print fabric pasted randomly to the sides, a thrift store afghan flung onto the back, the whole mess propped up by a pair of dried tree branches. But the bird has its charm, doesn’t it? I mean, this is what the pilgrims set on the table at the very first Thanksgiving, the main dish that set the standard for all holiday poultry

In the end, I wonder if the disrespect I feel for the wild turkeys wandering my acreage isn’t really a complicated case of projection on my part. By describing the gobblers as a hodge-podge of conflicting ideas, viewing them as hapless vagabonds somehow out of place in the unused pasture beside my house, am I really talking about myself, a city boy piecing together thoughts about country living I don’t fully understand yet, wandering the one-lane country roads of somebody else’s land? Am I jealous that these ugly fowl look more comfortable on my farm than I do? Really I think I just wanted one of those birds on my dinner table, but, as I’m no hunter – the most potent weapon I own is a Daisy BB gun purchased at the embarrassingly late age of 36 – the flock was an animated example of my own futility, a glimpse at the long road I

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must travel before my family’s Thanksgiving turkey makes the short trip from the back yard to the kitchen. The chasm between who I am and who I want to be. But I’m a native son of Kentucky (albeit the commonwealth’s suburbs) – my claim to the bird is inherent, and I knew how to make it mine. A short drive in the Chevy later and I stood in the well-lit enclave of a retail establishment, a bottle in my hand and, on the bottle, an illustration of a particularly noble-looking wild turkey. The man behind the counter was talking about a three-day literature exam he’d just finished, a road I’ve walked down many times, and I realized I’m where I want to be, going where I want to go. Maybe (definitely) I can’t put a wild turkey on our holiday table just yet, but I can put some Wild Turkey on our shelf, and that’s ok for now. There’s always next Thanksgiving for the real thing. / Rodney Wilson is a freelance writer who can still be found slumped over a laptop, writing a young adult novel and listening to Taylor Swift. Comments?

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11/21 8th Annual Taste of Vintage, p 26 Goodwill Industries invites you to attend a night full of culinary delights and vintage fashion at the 8th Annual Taste of Vintage gala fundraiser. Proceeds support Goodwill’s mission to help individuals prepare for, find and retain employment in our community. Quaker Station, 135 S. Broadway St., Akron. Patron reception, 5 p.m. Gala, 6-9 p.m. $75/person; $100$250/patron tickets. www.tasteofvintage.com

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The newest chapter in the legendary film series takes filmgoers on an action-packed journey with the world’s best skiers and snowboarders. Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St., Akron. Skifest, 6:30 p.m.; movie, 8 p.m. For ticket info, visit www.akroncivic.com.

11/8-11/10 The Fabulous Food Show This year’s celebrity lineup includes Martha Stewart, Alex Guarnaschelli, Marcus Samuelsson, Hugh Acheson, Tom Colicchio and Sunny Anderson. This unparalleled cultural experience features the country’s largest and most comprehensive presentation of fine food, fine art, craft breweries, wineries, restaurants and purveyors all under one roof! I-X Center, I-X Center Drive, Cleveland. 10 a.m.6 p.m. For ticket info, visit www.fabulousfoodshow.com.

11/16 The Gaither Vocal Band, Akron Civic Theatre, p 25

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Wednesdays in November Downtown Dining Deals Diners at participating downtown Canton restaurants will receive one half-priced entrée for each entrée they purchase at regular price. The discount is valid after 5 p.m. only, and you must present your coupon at time of purchase. To check out which restaurants are participating and get your coupon, go to www. DowntownCanton.com. Through 11/3 Real/Surreal This exhibit features more than 60 paintings, drawings, prints, and photographs dating from 1930 to 1955 and examines how American artists used naturalistic details, imaginative images and disconcerting undertones in compositions that feature “seemingly” ordinary scenes. 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 11/16 “The Waverly Gallery” For mature audiences only. Gladys, the elderly matriarch of the Green family, has run an art gallery in a small Greenwich Village hotel for many years. The management wants to replace her lessthan-thriving gallery with a coffee shop. Always irascible but now increasingly erratic, Gladys is a cause of concern to her daughter, her son-in-law and her grandson, from whose point of view this poignant memory is told. Weathervane Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron. Thurs. at 7:30 p.m., Fri. and Sat. at 8 p.m., and Sun. at 2:30 p.m. Shows on 11/9 and 11/16 at 2:30 p.m. $16-$18. www. weathervaneplayhouse.com Through 11/30 Mohican Birds of Prey Live birdsof-prey demonstrations are presented by members of the Ohio Bird Sanctuary every Saturday night in the lobby of Mohican State Park Lodge. The group brings live hawks, owls and other predatory birds and provides information about bird habitats, behavior and challenges. Mohican State Park Lodge, 3116 State Route 3, Loudonville. Free. http://www. mohicanstateparklodge.com/ Through 2013 Massillon Museum Second Floor Features three exhibits: Massillon and the War of the Rebellion: The Regiments of Camp Massillon, Paul Brown: The Ohio State Years, and A Century

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of Service: Massillon Community Hospital School of Nursing. Massillon Museum, 121 Lincoln Way E, Massillon. Free. www.massillonmuseum.org Through 2013 Stark Park Exploration Gateway exhibition Featuring 1913 flood photographs from the permanent collection of the Massillon Museum. Massillon Museum, 121 Lincoln Way E, Massillon. Free. www.massillonmuseum.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

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11/1-11/30 Wendy Chazin and Christine Ries, New Works Chazin and Ries return with new paintings of portraits, still lifes and landscapes in acrylic and mixed media. There will be a free opening reception on 11/1 from 5:30-8 p.m. 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 11/1 First Friday Club: Br. David Andrews, CSC Andrews will discuss “The Integrity of Creation: Energy in Catholic Social Teaching.” He is an attorney and Senior Representative, Food and Water Watch, Washington D.C. Martin University Center, 105 Fir Hill, Akron. 11:30-1 p.m. $15. 330-535-7668

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11/1 First Friday: Cultural Cornucopia First Friday is a monthly party in the downtown Canton Arts District featuring themed music, performance and visual arts events and always a few surprises. Rain or shine. Downtown Canton. 6-10 p.m. Free. www. cantonfirstfriday.com 11/1 The Clapton Tribute-Evolution FV Evolution’s deepest desire is to pay homage to Clapton, covering his hit songs from The Yard Birds, Blues Breakers, Cream, Blind Faith, Derek & the Dominos and his solo career. Opening for Evolution will be FM Project, Northeast Ohio’s premier Steely Dan tribute band. Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St., Akron. 8 p.m. Reserved tickets, $15; Date Night Special, two for $25. www.akroncivic.com 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23 and 11/30 Glass Blowing Demonstrations Watch as molten glass is formed into beautiful objects. Canal Fulton Glassworks, 215 Market St. W., Canal Fulton. Noon-5. Free. 330-8542966

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11/2, 11/3, 11/7-11/9 Shakespeare’s “As You Like It” With its cross-dressing heroine and gender games, this is a witty and provocative comedy that speaks directly to the 21st century. UA Theatre Professor James Slowiak will direct two, nine-person casts: one all-male and one all-female. Sandefur Theatre, Guzzetta Hall, 139 Buchtel Ave., Akron. $12 general; $10 seniors and UA faculty, staff and alumni; $6 students. For showtimes and tickets, call 330-972-7895.

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29th Medina Candlelight Walk Known as “America’s Hometown” and the “Sweetest Town in America”, the picturesque community of Medina celebrates its 29th Medina Candlelight Walk this month.

around the Square and Santa Claus arrives, presented by Summa Health System. The fun continues when the “Light Up the Night” Christmas fireworks, synchronized to music, are launched into the skies over the historic Medina County Courthouse.

More than a holiday kickoff, the Candlelight Walk, which runs Nov. 22 to 24 and is presented by Main Street Medina and Root Candles, has grown into a celebration of sights, sounds, scents and Santa Claus.

On Sunday, live music entertains visitors, Santa poses for photos, guests enjoy horse-drawn carriage rides, and shoppers are welcome at the flagship Root Candles store. At 5 p.m., Hospice of Medina County hosts a memorial Candlelight Ceremony at the Square.

The free festivities begin Friday at 6 p.m., when the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Choir performs Christmas carols in the iconic Medina Square Gazebo. An hour later, the historic district turns into a glittering wonderland as over two miles of lights installed on historic rooftops and highlighting architectural details come to life around the Square.

Medina continues to celebrate through the end of the year, with the Medina Holiday Spectacular. Each weekend, residents and visitors flock to the historic district to enjoy dog parades, stand-up open mic nights, an “I Survived the Holidays” party, magic show and more. For details, visit www.mainstreetmedina.com.

The celebration continues Saturday at 5:30 p.m. when the Holiday Parade of Lights makes its way

Castle Noel Grand Opening, Nov. 22 You’re invited to Castle Noel Nov. 22 for the grand opening of “Holly”wood Christmas Movieland, the largest indoor Christmas entertainment attraction in the country. This museum, at 260 S. Court St. in Medina, is the collection of Mark and Dana Klaus. Mark, a world-renowned Christmas collectible sculptor, has a passion for classic Hollywood Christmas movies. Housed in a former historic Methodist Church, with over 38,000 square feet of items on display, the museum includes props and costumes from “A Christmas Story,” “Christmas Vacation,” Jim Carrey’s “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” “Elf,” “Santa Clause 3” and more. Castle Noel also features the largest collection of department store Christmas display windows outside of New York City, as well as the “I Had That!” vintage toy collection.

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11/2 Do the Mu! “Art and Meditation” with Joshua Humm Come to this monthly, all-ages intergenerational activity time. Massillon Museum, 121 Lincoln Way E., Massillon. Noon-2 p.m. Free. www.massillonmuseum.org 11/2 Easy Street Band The legendary Easy Street Band has sold-out every time it’s played at Tangier, and the annual concert has become an Akron tradition. The show is part concert, part reunion, but mostly, it’s a huge party. A special seating arrangement allows plenty of room for dancing and enjoying the band up close and personal. The Tangier, 532 W. Market St., Akron. 7:30 p.m. $25-$40. www. thetangier.com 11/2 Circle of Caring event Hattie Larlham is honoring Patricia DePompei, president of University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital and University Hospitals MacDonald Women’s Hospital, and William Considine, president and CEO of Akron Children’s Hospital. The event also includes a cocktail reception, full-course dinner, pianist, wine pull, and silent, live and fund-a-need auctions to support Hattie Larlham. Bertram Inn & Conference Center, 600 N. Aurora Road, Aurora. 6:30-11 p.m. $200-$250. 330274-2272, ext. 3069 11/2 Stark County Artists Exhibition Eighty works of art by 61 artists selected by independent jurors. Exhibition runs through 1/5/14. Massillon Museum, 121 Lincoln Way E., Massillon. Tues.-Sat., 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 2-5 p.m. Closed on Mondays and Thanksgiving. Free. www.massillonmuseum.org

11/2 Jazz At The Civic presents “Forecast” This Cleveland band performs a musical blend of instrumental jazz, funk, rock, reggae and pop. This is a cabaret performance, and seating is limited. Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St., Akron. 8 p.m. Cabaret tickets, $20; Date Night Special, two for $30. www.akroncivic.com 11/3 Italian Pastry Classics Travel the bakeries of the Italian countryside in the Cucina with Chef Bob Sferra. You’ll create extraordinary Italian pastries from basics to showstoppers! Gervasi Vineyard, 1700 55th St. NE, Canton. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $75. www. gervasivineyard.com 11/4, 11/11, 11/18 and 11/25 Exploring the Small Farm Dream One of the Countryside Conservancy’s most popular courses is back. This four-session course will help you set personal and farming goals, assess available resources, determine if farming as a business is right for you, and develop an action plan to guide next steps. If you’ve ever dreamed of having your own farm, this class will help you decide whether to make that dream a reality. Church in the Valley, 2241 Everett Road, Peninsula. 6-9 p.m. $100. cvcountryside.org

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11/5 History Discussion Group: “Comfort Food” Moderated by Chris Craft. Coffee and sweets available for a donation. Massillon Museum, 121 Lincoln Way E., Massillon.10 a.m.-noon. Free. www. massillonmuseum.org

11/5 Gervasi Favorites Do you love the Tuscan Short Ribs at Gervasi’s Bistro? How about the House Made Pasta with Bolognese Sauce? If so, this class is for you. Gervasi Executive Chef Jerry Risner and Cucina Director Jennifer Wolfe Webb will let you in on the secrets that make favorite dishes from our Bistro so good. You’ll learn techniques for long, slow braising, for making pasta, gnocchi, and sauces, and for creating mouthwatering combinations of flavors and textures. Join us for a delicious evening of rustic Italian cuisine! Gervasi Vineyard, 1700 55th St. NE, Canton. 6-9 p.m. $75. www. gervasivineyard.com 11/7, 11/14 and 11/21 Free Thursday Gallery admission is free all day. Akron Art Museum, 1 S. High St., Akron. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Free. 330-376-9185 11/7 United Way Mini-Golf Prizes, food and adult beverages available. Massillon Museum. 121 Lincoln Way E., Massillon. 5-9 p.m. $10/person; $18/couple. www.massillonmuseum.org 11/7 Italian Wine Tour: Veneto This class explores the culture, landscape, food and the wines of this historical and romantic region of Italy. At the conclusion of our class, you’ll be able to highlight any meal with the diverse wines from the land of Romeo and Juliet. Gervasi Vineyard, 1700 55th St. NE, Canton. 7-9 p.m. $50. www.gervasivineyard.com

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11/7-1/12 The Modern Table: Ohio Furniture Designers Featuring work from 26 artists, including Kent’s Kevin Shahan. The exhibition opening is 11/7 from 5 to 7 p.m. Join the curator for a free guided tour, 11/8 from noon to 1 p.m. Vern Riffe Center for Government and the Arts, 77 S. High St., Columbus. Free. www.oac.state.oh.us/riffe 11/8-11/10 The Fabulous Food Show This year’s celebrity lineup includes Martha Stewart, Alex Guarnaschelli, Marcus Samuelsson, Hugh Acheson, Tom Colicchio and Sunny Anderson. This unparalleled cultural experience features the country’s largest and most comprehensive presentation of fine food, fine art, craft breweries, wineries, restaurants and purveyors all under one roof! I-X Center, I-X Center Drive, Cleveland. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. For ticket info, visit www.fabulousfoodshow.com. 11/8 Sound Gallery This unique ensemble of classically trained musicians has a common desire to reimagine the relationship between performer and audience. Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St., Akron. 8 p.m. Cabaret tickets, $15; Date Night Special, 2 for $25. This is a cabaret show, and seating is limited. www.akroncivic.com 11/8 Tony Lucca and Brendan James Despite pursuing acting for some time, Lucca eventually turned his attention back to music. He released his first album, “So Satisfied,” in 1997. Musica, 51 E. Market St., Akron. 8 p.m. $12; $14 for under 21s. www.akronmusica.com

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11/9 “Tosca” Puccini’s timeless score is well-served by an exceptional cast, led by Patricia Racette in the title role of the jealous diva, opposite Roberto Alagna as her lover, Cavaradossi. Run time is approximately 3 hours, 35 minutes. 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. www.fathomevents.com 11/9 Akron General Women’s Board Gala This black-tie community event has raised millions of dollars over the years to support important clinical, educational and operational needs at Akron General. A sumptuous dinner, unique auction items, a VIP cocktail reception and entertainment. Hilton Akron/Fairlawn, 3180 W. Market St., Akron. 6 p.m. For ticket info, call 330-3446541. 11/9 Pan Rocks This event will spotlight the beautiful rock music adaptations to pan created by Tracy Thornton as well as some of his beloved originals being performed by international and national bands. Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St., Akron. 7 p.m. For ticket info, visit www.akroncivic.com. 11/10 Real Mexican II South of the border comes to Northeast Ohio! It has become easier and easier to find quality Mexican ingredients like dried chiles and Maseca, and you can make much of the best that Mexico has to offer in your own home. If you’ve never had a fresh tortilla, you haven’t lived, and authentic pork and chicken fillings for tacos are like nothing you’ve ever had at a Mexican chain restaurant. Gervasi Vineyard, 1700 55th St. NE, Canton. 11 a.m.2 p.m. $80. www.gervasivineyard.com 11/10 “School House Rock Jr. Live!” Firestone High School’s theater department will perform music from the Emmy Award-winning 1970s Saturday morning cartoon series that taught history, grammar, math, science and politics through clever, tuneful songs. Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St., Akron. 2:30 p.m. For ticket info, visit www.akroncivic.com. 11/10 Studio M Exhibition Opening: Art by Veterans of Stark and Summit Counties Presented by MassMu in partnership with Akron and Massillon chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Ohio Military Museum in Massillon. The exhibition continues through 1/5. Massillon Museum, 121 Lincoln Way E., Massillon. Opening, 3-5 p.m. Regular museum hours: Tues.-Sat., 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 2-5 p.m. Closed on Mondays and Thanksgiving. Free. www.massillonmuseum.org

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11/14-11/16 “School House Rock Jr.” Miller South School for the Visual and Performing Arts, 1055 East Ave., Akron. 330-761-1765

11/14 Passport Series: Destination India In this class you’ll experience the exotic food of the Punjab region of India, where Anne recently traveled. One of the world’s great cuisines, this food from the northwest of India starts with the development of a masala–onion, garlic and ginger that is flavored with tomatoes and a careful order of spices. Learn the technique of a masala along with the magic of toasting and grinding spices as we cook a menu that will transport you to a banquet table in a Punjabi palace. Gervasi Vineyard, 1700 55th St. NE, Canton. 6-9 p.m. $75 per person. www.gervasivineyard.com

11/14 Christmas Tree Jubilee Christmas trees, table decorations and wreaths for sale. Proceeds benefit the Massillon Museum. Massillon Museum, 121 Lincoln Way E., Massillon. 6-9 p.m. $20 admission includes beverages and heavy hors d’oeuvres. www.massillonmuseum.org 11/14 Akron Baroque Akron’s highly acclaimed 15-piece chamber orchestra under the direction of Guy Victor Bordo presents its first concert of the 2013-2014 season, featuring Thomas Moore and Danna Sundet, oboes. The program includes works by Vivaldi, Corelli, Locatelli, Albinoni and Marcello-Benedetto. First Congregational Church, 292 E. Market St., Akron. 7:30 p.m. Free. www. akronbaroque.org

11/14 Gabriel Iglesias Gabriel Iglesias is one of the most successful stand-up comedians today performing to sold-out audiences all over the U.S. and abroad. In addition to success as a standup comedian, Gabriel is making a name for himself in the feature film and television arenas. Akron Civic Theatre, 182 South Main St., Akron. 8 p.m. www.akroncivic.com

11/16 Limited Edition Get your hands a little inky as you learn about the printmaking process with a local printmaker. You’ll design a drawing, run it through a press, and leave with a limited edition work of your own. Akron Art Museum, 1 S. High St., Akron. Noon3 p.m. www.AkronArtMuseum.org 11/16 The Gaither Vocal Band Founded and led by legendary Christian music icon Bill Gaither, this band has forever raised the standard for excellence in the field of Christian music. Since organizing in 1981, the Gaither Vocal Band’s all-star roster of members has included many of the industry’s most impressive talent. Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St., Akron. 6 p.m. For ticket info, visit www.akroncivic.com. 11/16 UFC’s 20th Anniversary: St-Pierre vs. Hendricks A live simulcast of the World Welterweight Championship. Tinseltown USA 290, 4720 Mega St. NW, North Canton. 10 p.m. Log on for ticket prices. www.fathomevents.com

11/17 Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis has been America’s favorite holiday celebration for more than 28 years. Grammy Award winner Davis has created a show that features the beloved music of Mannheim Steamroller along with dazzling multimedia effects performed in an intimate setting. University of Akron’s E.J. Thomas Hall, 198 Hill St., Akron. 4:30 p.m. Tickets available online at ticketmaster. com, by phone at 800-745-3000 and in person at all Ticketmaster locations or the Thomas Hall Ticket Office. For groups (10+) call 855-824-3405. 11/19 Holiday Wine and Food Pairing Join Gervasi wine steward Abraham McCune and Cucina Director Jennifer Wolfe Webb as they guide you through an evening of holiday wine and food pairings designed to make the holidays even more special. We’ll taste the perfect bubbly, red and white wines just right for festive holiday dishes, and the ideal dessert wine to put the finishing touch on a holiday feast. Gervasi Vineyard, 1700 55th St. NE, Canton. 7-9 p.m. $60 per person. www.gervasivineyard.com 11/19 “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” Christopher Wheeldon’s production arrived on the stage in 2011 with a burst of color, theatrical magic and inventive choreography and was instantly acclaimed as a hit and a classic for the whole family. Run time is approximately 3 hours, 10 minutes. 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. 7 p.m. Log on for ticket prices. www.fathomevents.com

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11/13 Cameron Carpenter A keyboard prodigy, a virtuoso composer-performer unique among keyboardists, Cameron Carpenter’s approach to the organ is smashing the stereotypes of organists and organ music while generating a level of acclaim, exposure and controversy unprecedented for an organist. With Carpenter’s dazzling technique and showmanship teamed up with the Civic Theatre’s Mighty Wurlitzer Organ, it’s a concert not to be missed. Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St., Akron.7:30 p.m. Reserved tickets, $26.50; UA students, $11.50. www.akroncivic.com

11/16 A Make-Ahead Thanksgiving Don’t struggle with the Thanksgiving cooking this year. Chef Bob Sferra will show you how to create several delicious dishes that are easy to prepare days ahead and reheat just before the family assembles at the table. You might even enjoy yourself! Gervasi Vineyard, 1700 55th St. NE, Canton. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. $75 per person. www. gervasivineyard.com

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11/10 Joe Pug Akron Musica, 51 E. Market St., Akron. 8 p.m. $10; $12 for under 21s. www. akronmusica.com

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11/19 Apollo’s Fire: Tangos and Fandangos Apollo’s Fire, the Cleveland Baroque Orchestra, presents this Mediterranean romp featuring nine musicians, dueling cellos and guitars, the music of Boccherini, and an original composition by AF’s own René Schiffer, “Tango Concerto for two Viola da Gambas.” This series of concerts is generously sponsored by The Friends of Apollo’s Fire. First United Methodist Church, 263 E. Mill St., Akron. 7:30 p.m. Single tickets range from $30 to $70. www. apollosfire.org

11/21-12/15 “On Golden Pond” by Ernest Thompson The love story of Ethel and Norman Thayer, who are returning to their summer home for the 48th year. Featuring Richard Figge and Dede Klein. No performance on Thanksgiving Day. Coach House Theatre, 732 W. Exchange St., Akron. For showtimes and ticket prices, call 330-434-7741. 11/21 Akron Woman’s City Club Town Hall Series A discussion by Dr. Frank Douglas. Akron Woman’s City Club, 732 W. Exchange St., Akron. 10:30 a.m. For tickets, call 330-434-7741.

11/21 Story time In The Galleries If a picture is worth a thousand words, imagine the fantastic tales the museum’s paintings, drawings, photos and sculptures have to share with us. Join museum educators in the galleries to read a selection of picture books inspired by the artworks on view. No registration required; meet the educators in the museum’s lobby. Akron Art Museum, 1 S. High St., Akron.11:15 a.m. Free. www.AkronArtMuseum.org 11/21 Amy Freitag, Executive Director, New York Restoration Project She will discuss “Building a Resilient City.” Akron Roundtable, Quaker Station, The University of Akron, 135 South Broadway, Akron. Lunch is served at noon, presentation begins at 12:20 p.m. Reservation required. Visit www. akronroundtable.org for more information.

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11/21 8th Annual Taste of Vintage Goodwill Industries invites you to attend a night full of culinary delights and vintage fashion at the 8th Annual Taste of Vintage gala fundraiser. Proceeds support Goodwill’s mission to help individuals prepare for, find and retain employment in our community. Quaker Station, 135 S. Broadway St., Akron. Patron reception, 5 p.m. Gala, 6-9 p.m. $75/person; $100$250/patron tickets. www.tasteofvintage. com 11/22-11/24 29th Medina Candlelight Walk Presented by Main Street Medina and ROOT Candles, this is a three-day celebration of sights, sounds, scents and Santa Claus. Friday night festivities include music at the Gazebo, the 7 p.m. lighting ceremony and the grand opening of Castle Noel. Saturday’s Holiday Parade of Lights begins at 5:30 p.m., followed by the arrival of Santa Claus and the “Light Up the Night” fireworks synchronized to music. On Sunday, there will be live music, photos with Santa, horse-drawn carriage rides and a 5 p.m. Candlelight Ceremony. www. mainstreetmedina.com

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11/22 and 11/23 Candlelight Christmas at Quail Hollow Step back in time and tour the historic Stewart Manor House festively decorated for the holiday. See splendidly decorated Christmas trees and fireplace mantels throughout the home. Each evening, a sumptuous sit-down dinner will be served in the dining rooms, along with entertainment. Quail Hollow Manor House, 13480 Congress Lake Ave., Hartville. 6:30 p.m. $28.50 plus gratuity. For reservations, call Bill Weaver at 330933-0124.

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11/22 and 11/23 GroundWorks Dance Theater The performances feature the Akron premieres of new works by guest choreographer Noa Zuk and GroundWorks Artistic Director David Shimotakahara, and Inamorata (2013) by Kate Weare. Akron-Summit County Public Library, 60 S. High St., Akron. 8 p.m. Tickets $10 to $25. Visit www.groundworksdance. org or call 216-751-0088. 11/22 Opening Celebration for Diana Al-Hadid: Nolli’s Orders and Multiplicity What’s your process? No matter what your method or medium is, there’s something for everyone at the museum’s fall opening party. Explore a fantastic selection of prints by an all-star roster of contemporary artists. Registration encouraged. Akron Art Museum, 1 S. High St., Akron. 8-9 p.m. Free. 330-376-9185

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www.akronlife.com/2for1 11/22 Wish You Were Here This tribute band will perform the same set list on the same stage as Pink Floyd’s April 22, 1972 show at the Civic, as well as other Floyd hits and classics. Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St., Akron. 8 p.m. For ticket info, visit www.akroncivic.com.

11/23 Warren Miller’s Ticket to Ride and Skifest The newest chapter in the legendary film series takes filmgoers on an action-packed journey with the world’s best skiers and snowboarders. Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St., Akron. Skifest, 6:30 p.m.; movie, 8 p.m. For ticket info, visit www.akroncivic.com. 11/23 Canton Charge v. Delaware 87ers Cheer on the exclusively owned and operated NBA Development League affiliate of the Cleveland Cavaliers. Canton Memorial Civic Center, 1101 Market Ave. N., Canton. 7 p.m. For ticket info, check out cantoncharge.com.

11/23 Come to Hudson for the Holiday Merchants kick off the holiday shopping season with a variety of activities including special promotions, refreshments, caroling and lighting of luminaries. Downtown Hudson. www.merchantsofhudson.com., www. firstandmainhudson.com 11/23 59th Annual Massillon Holiday Parade Music, registered marching units, floats and celebrities escort Santa in this parade! Downtown Massillon. 10-11:30 a.m. Free. www.massillonmuseum.org

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11/24 Small Business Saturday and Light Up Downtown Kent Explore downtown shops while searching for hidden sweet treats and your chance to win $500 in downtown gift cards. Through out the day, find holiday treats, and listen to some live holiday music performed by local musicians at the Earl’s Nest. Then, the holiday lights will come on. Decorative skylines will drape the intersections, giant snowflakes and wreaths will hang from the light posts, and “festive” will be redefined. Downtown Kent. All day. Sweet Finds Contest runs from 1-5 p.m. www. mainstreetkent.org 11/26-12/22 “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” The Biblical saga of Joseph and his coat of many colors comes to vibrant life in this delightful musical parable. As in previous years’ productions, the 2013 production will also employ the use of youth choruses from local schools. Weathervane Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron. $12-$15. Call 330836-2626 for tickets and showtimes.

11/29 and 11/30, 12/1, 12/3-12/8, 12/1012/15, 12/17-12/23, 12/26-12/30 Deck the Hall: Heaven & Nature Sing Bask in the glow of more than 750,000 lights, and enjoy 21 decorated rooms, poinsettias, nightly entertainment by area choirs and performers, visits with Santa, a toasty warming fire, gingerbread hut and treats from Molly’s Shop. Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 N. Portage Path, Akron. 5-8 p.m. Members: $13.50 adults, $5.50 youth, free for kids 5 and under. Non-members: $17 adults, $7 youth, free for kids 5 and under. www.stanhywet.org 11/30 and 12/1 Christmas on The Canal Special drawings. Meet our artist. Hot glass demonstrations by resident glass artist Brian Graham, Sat., noon-5 p.m. Canal Fulton Glassworks, 215 Market St. W., Canal Fulton. Free. 330-854-2966 11/30 Holiday Breakfast Buns and Breads Turn breakfast or brunch into a celebration with festive and flavorful buns and breads warm from your oven. In this fun class with artisan baker Kathy Lehr, you’ll learn how to make three rich and delicious yeast doughs and shape them beautifully into spirals and braids. You’ll leave with plenty of baking inspiration and a batch of dough to bake at home. Class includes a light brunch and plenty of mouthwatering buns and breads to taste. Gervasi Vineyard, 1700 55th St. NE, Canton. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. $75 per person. www. gervasivineyard.com

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11/30 Canton Charge v. Springfield Armor Cheer on the exclusively owned and operated NBA Development League affiliate of the Cleveland Cavaliers. Canton Memorial Civic Center, 1101 Market Ave. N., Canton. 7 p.m. For ticket info, check out cantoncharge.com.

December 2013 12/1 Kent Festival of Lights Presented by the Kent Area Chamber of Commerce Santa will arrive by train, Mayor Fiala will light the giant tree at Hometown Bank Plaza, and the celebration will extend across the bridge and into the gazebo this year! Bigger than any other year, you don’t want to miss this event! Downtown Kent. www.mainstreetkent.org 12/3 Akron Woman’s City Club Town Hall Series With speaker Laura Hengle. Akron Woman’s City Club, 732 W. Exchange St., Akron. 10:30 a.m. For tickets, call 330-434-7741. 12/6 Art Under the Tree-First Friday First Friday is a monthly party in the downtown Canton Arts District featuring themed music, performance and visual arts events and always a few surprises for adults and children. Rain or shine. Downtown Canton. 6-10 p.m. www.cantonfirstfriday.com

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Stewart’s Caring Place: Cancer Wellness Center’s 10th Annual Butterfly Gala was held July 13 at the home of Chuck and Maria Farro in Richfield. With 430 guests in attendance, the event raised more than $160,000 for Stewart’s and will help the organization continue to offer its cancer support services free-of-charge. This year’s event marked the 10th anniversary of the Butterfly Gala and was chaired by Stewart’s Caring Place board member Jeannine Marks and community member Marie Parker. Marks organized the gala and opened her home for the event 10 years ago before Stewart’s Caring Place had a facility but was an idea of loved ones and friends of Dr. Stewart Surloff who passed away from lung cancer in 2001. In honor of the organization’s anniversary, past gala hosts, presidents and board members were recognized at a gathering at the Farro home. Guests enjoyed dinner by Beau’s Grille. The silent and oral auctions were led by WKYC’s Chief Meteorologist Betsy Kling and Bob Hale of Benefit Auction Services. The evening ended with a fireworks show sponsored by Sandusky Fireworks and the Lehner Family Foundation.

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4. Past gala hosts Dan and Ginger Marchetta offered a private piano party in their home as an auction item.

2013 Summit for Kids Awards The 2013 Summit for Kids Annual Luncheon was held Aug. 16 at the John S. Knight Center in Akron. The Summit for Kids Awards Committee announced its 2013 award winners.

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category award to GinaKaye Maddox, secretary of Children Services Board of Trustees. 3. Pat Ameling, executive director of Caring for Kids, accepts the Organizational category award. 4. Youth category winner Dana McKinney

In the Business category, the winner is The Akron-Summit County Library. Its mission is to provide resources for learning and leisure, information services, meeting spaces, and programs for all ages that support, improve and enrich individual, family and community life. In the Organization category, the winner is Caring for Kids, a group that provides caring adults with the means to encourage and enrich relationships with the children in their care. In the Event category, the winner is Child and Family Awareness

Month. For the past 26 years, Child and Family Awareness Month has grown into one of the most visible and well-respected programs available and one that reaches thousands of individuals throughout Summit County. In the Youth category, the winner is Dana McKinney. McKinney created, filmed and sold a video, “100 Ways to Laugh,” through the ALS Association; raised over $800 for Boston Marathon bombing victims in the “Bath Loves Boston” fundraiser; assembled and sent children’s care packages to other countries through Operation Christmas Child; and served on her middle and high school student councils to collect food and clothing for Summit County organizations.

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Local shops offer great gifts for any taste and budget. When was the last time you gave

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a perfect gift? You know what I’m talking about. The type of present that you discover in a stroke of serendipity, hide it away until the time is right and then revel in satisfaction when the recipient’s eyes light up? It doesn’t happen very often but when it does, it’s a thing of beauty. With the holidays coming up, the search is on for that perfect gift, and we’re here to lend a helpful hand. Think of us as your personal shoppers. We’ve looked around the Greater Akron area and discovered some great shops that sell items that are bound to delight even the hardest-to-shop-for relatives and friends.

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Support Akron’s cultural resources for generations to come by giving the gift of nature, beauty and the arts.

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Akron Zoo

Memberships range from $51 to $1,000. Purchase memberships online at akronzoo.org. Member events: Members’ Night after-hours zoo experiences and new exhibit previews

Akron Art Museum

Memberships range from $50 to $500. Purchase memberships online at akronartmuseum.org. Member events: Nov. 14, Pop-up concert with Amadeus Leopold; Dec. 7, Pick-a-Candy-Cane gift shop discount; opening parties and more

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Akron Symphony Orchestra

JK Gift Shop 207 Court St. Medina 330-725-7623 Getting the gang ready to travel during the holidays? Why not make a stop at JK

Choose from: the Classics Series ($98-$203), Pops Series ($42-$87) or a Create Your Own Series package. Purchase subscription packages online at akronsymphony.org. New this year for members: New Subscribers’ discount

Gift Shop in Medina for a hostess gift? Nora Fleming platters and decorative minis are an awesome gift for a host who entertains often but doesn’t have much storage space. These basic white platters can be dressed up in no time with minis to match the occasion. The shop also has fun stocking stuffers, like Banded no-slip headbands, wine glass accessories, Ohio State game day jewelry, unique gifts for babies and witty home décor.

Friends of Metro Parks

Memberships range from $15 to $250. Download membership form online at summitmetroparks.org. New this year for members: “Discover Your Parks” programs

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Bottom: 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA250, 4-Door Coupe from Ganley Mercedes-Benz of Akron $33,185

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Top: Ikat Scarf (Prana) $38 Patagonia Pelage Jacket $149 from Appalachian Outfitters, Peninsula Bottom: Dolomite Deer with Twig Antlers from Perfectly Charming, Medina $25.75

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Experiences with the Kids

Perfectly Charming

Your kids don’t need more “stuff” but they’d love an experience with you they’ll remember forever.

Ice skating at Lock 3, downtown Akron You know you’ve got some moves left over from your childhood on the ice rink. Show them off for your kids at Lock 3’s 10,000-square-foot ice rink, the largest seasonal skating venue in Ohio. Skate rental is $3, and admission is free if you have your own skates. Strap-on skates for toddlers are free when supplies are available. Open Nov. 23 to Jan. 27.

Making stained-glass art at All Fired Up, 30 Rothrock Loop, Copley Creating fused-glass art is a fun alternative art project you can enjoy with a child ages 9 and up. Working together in a fun studio, you can Top: Bedazzled Fleur De Lis Necklace $37.95 Bottom: Owl in Jeweled Frame $15.95

create an art piece, sun catcher, bowl, plate, vase or jewelry! Gift cards are available online (allfiredupakron.com) from $10 to $100. It’s also a great cold-weather indoor activity!

Perfectly Charming 248 S. Court St., Medina 330-723-5080 www.perfectlycharmingmedina.com

Parent/child cooking classes at Gervasi Vineyard’s Cucina, 1700 55th St. NE, Canton If you have a budding sous chef in

Located in the heart of Medina’s Historic Square shopping district, Perfectly

your home, then a cooking class

Charming carries affordable vintage and painted furniture, unique accessories, and

for the two of you at The Cucina

inspiring decorating ideas for your home. A gift certificate to Perfectly Charming

might be the perfect present! You

would make a great present for someone who is settling into a new home, dorm or

can even make a weekend of it by

apartment, or for someone who just enjoys “changing up” their décor. The shop is

staying the night at one of Gervasi’s

open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

villas. For more info, class prices and a schedule, check out www. gervasivineyard.com.

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more... Experiences with the Kids Factory tours of Harry London Chocolates, 5353 Lauby Road, North Canton If your little sweeties have visions of

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sugar-plums dancing in their heads, take a road trip to this real chocolate factory. During this 45-minute tour, visitors learn how this company takes cocoa beans and transforms them into fine chocolates. And, of course, the tour ends with a free chocolate tasting. Admission is free, and tours run

Left: Moonstone Earrings with rainbow moonstones in 18-karat yellow gold adorned with diamonds and blue sapphires.

Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Fireworks packages to the Akron Aeros, Canal Park, 300 S. Main St., Akron Now’s the time to start thinking Double-A baseball, and the Akron Aeros has the perfect gift for your sports-loving family: the Friday Fireworks Package and the Saturday Fireworks Package, starting at $80 per person. Each package includes a ticket

Abshire & Haylan Jewelers 2073 Graham Road, Stow 330-689-1990 www.abshireandhaylan.com

Right: Amethyst Ring in 18-karat yellow gold accented by tsavorite garnets.

If you’re looking for fine treasures, visit Abshire & Haylan Jewelers in Stow. Open since July 2001, this jewelry store provides great customer service, quality products, restoration services and award-winning jewelry designer Belinda Vartenuk who can help you create a one-of-a-kind piece. The holidays are the right time to get engaged, celebrate milestones and give a gift that shimmers. A member of

to all 11 fireworks games for the season,

the Summit County Better Business Bureau, the Stow-Munroe Falls Chamber of

plus two complimentary tickets for

Commerce and the Mid-America Jewelers Association, customers can be confident

Opening Day 2014.

that the experts at Abshire & Haylan will take great care of them.

Adventure Lovers It might be too chilly right now for some outdoor events, but the gift certificate you give now will keep thrill-seekers’ daydreaming until spring.

Boston Mills Ski Resort, 7100 Riverview Road, Peninsula; Brandywine Ski Resort, 1146 W. Highland Road, Sagamore Hills

Firestone Equestrian Center at YMCA Camp Y-Noah, 815 Mount Pleasant Road, Clinton

AerOhio, 11679 Blough Road, Rittman

You don’t have to wait until spring to take

($199) or a solo accelerated free fall ($299),

A great gift idea for the holidays, Snow Cards

horseback riding lessons. The Firestone Equestrian

this skydiving center offers gift certificates

can be used at the ticket windows for snow

Center offers them year-round in 6- or 8-week

that include instruction and the jump! For

passes, tubing tickets, rentals, lessons and food

sessions in its indoor and outdoor riding arenas.

an extra $109, AerOhio will videotape and

service areas. You can buy them online in any

Classes are available from beginner to advanced

photograph your jump so you’ll have proof

denomination, with a $20 minimum, at bmbw.

level riders in both English and Western riding

to show your friends!

com, click on “Plan & Buy” and then “Snow

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Appalachian Outfitters

Appalachian Outfitters 60 Kendall Park Road, Peninsula 330-655-5444 www.appalachianoutfitters.com If you’re shopping for the “outdoorsy-type,” Appalachian Outfitters has exactly what you want. Established in 1988, this shop in Peninsula — which also houses the Kendall Cliffs Rock Gym — is considered one of the premiere outdoor retail facilities in the United States. Because the shop’s employees are thrill-seekers who understand the challenges and adventures of the Great Outdoors, they’re experts at helping you find just the right hiking boots, kayak or climbing gear. The store offers apparel for men, women and kids. Whether you want to purchase equipment, sign up for skills classes or simply browse, owners Mike and Karen Leffler and Above: Whistle Creek Wildlife Series Walking Sticks $42-$49

their employees are happy to offer their professional advice.

Top Right: Arcteryx Trekking Pacs $249-$399

Heaven Bound Ascensions, 66 N. Villageview Road, Tallmadge

Scuba Outlet, 891-C Graham Road, Cuyahoga Falls

Who wouldn’t love to fly above the trees on a

Have you ever taken an introductory scuba

beautiful sunny morning? This locally-owned

class while on vacation? If you loved the

and operated company offers traditional

experience and want to learn more, the next

champagne balloon flights for $250 per

step is to become certified. This shop provides

person, which include a first flight certificate,

the class materials, instruction, gear and more

lapel pin and the traditional champagne toast

to make your diving dreams come true.

after the flight.

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Explore The Treasures at The Marketplace Shop The Marketplace at Gervasi Vineyard this holiday season for exceptional gifts and seasonal décor. Featuring custom gift baskets, wine gift boxes and gourmet foods as well as such lines as Vietri, Sid Dickens, and Votivo.

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Light-Hearted Sophisticate! Featuring the My Flat in London Collection! A ladylike cocktail mixed in a modern martini shaker, the perfect combination of feminine charm and ultimate modern luxury. Now at Lucky Shoes.

Lucky Shoes Fairlawn Town Centre • 2685 W. Market St., Fairlawn 330-836-5577 • luckyshoes.com

The Perfect Gifts for Friends and Family In addition to our award-winning framing, we invite you to choose from our creative collection of ceramics, glass and artwork in the new gallery.

Special Gifts of Silver and Gold The collector, the gift buyer, and the investor can all benefit from the expertise and wide selection of rare coins, gold, silver, and platinum bullion offered by The Executive Coin Company.

Gallery Of Framing

The Executive Coin Company

At Merchants’ Square 131 Ghent Road Fairlawn, OH 44333 • 330-835-3046

2073 Graham Road • Stow, OH 44224 330-686-1100 • executivecoin.com

Even snack foods look gourmet in a Don Drumm bowl! New designs now on display in Holiday by Design – a special show of artist-crafted gifts. Hours: Monday through Friday 10-8, Saturday 10-6, Sunday 12-5.

Gift Baskets by the Crooked River Herb Farm Holiday baskets available exclusively at The Eye Opener Restaurant. Baskets feature Crooked River’s signature gourmet jellies and vinegars as well as Eye Opener coffees, teas and cookies. Gift wrapped jelly “two packs” also available the perfect Hostess gift!

Don Drumm Studios & Gallery

The Eye Opener

437 Crouse St. Akron, OH 44311 330-253-6268 • www.dondrummstudios.com

1688 W. Market St., Akron 330-867-1114 • www.eyeopenerakron.com

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Make it Colorful for the Holidays! It’s the most colorful time of the year! Vera Bradley’s 2013 holiday gifts collection and new winter colors have arrived at Lucky Shoes! Now featuring the Baby Collection & Pet Collection, there’s a colorful gift for everyone on your list! It’s all at Lucky Shoes.

Lucky Shoes

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Fairlawn Town Centre • 2685 W. Market St., Fairlawn 330-836-5577 • luckyshoes.com

2073 Graham Road • Stow, OH 44224 330-689-1990 • abshireandhaylan.com

Swensons Drive In Restaurants Put a little jingle in your stockings with Swensons golden gift coins! Available at all seven Swensons locations!

Free Gift Cards for the Holidays! Share the Taste this holiday season with gift cards from one of Akron’s favorite dining destinations. For every purchase of $100 in gift cards, receive $30.00 in special Restaurant Gift Certificates!*

West Akron - 40 S. Hawkins - 330-864-8416 North Akron - 658 E. Cuyahoga Falls Ave. - 330-928-8515 Stow-Kent - 4466 Kent Road - 330-678-7775 Montrose - 40 Brookmont Drive - 330-665-1858 7 Hills - 7635 Broadview Road - 216-986-1934 North Canton - 1558 N. Main St. - 330-499-9494 Jackson - 5815 Wales Road - 330-833-5454 swensonsdriveins.com

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Give the Gift of Fine Jewelry Abshire & Haylan is the place to go for fine jewelry. Their jewelry consultants will guide you in selecting the perfect piece of diamond, gold, platinum, and sterling silver jewelry.

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*exp. 1/2/14, Not valid with any other offer, one per table, one per visit, other restrictions apply, see store for details.

D’Agnese’s at White Pond Akron 566 White Pond Drive, Akron 234-678-3612 • dagneseswhitepond.com

by Ann VerWiebe and photos by Shane Wynn

7th Arts Alive! Awards Celebration / Akron Area Arts Alliance honors local stars of the arts. /

Summit Artspace is hosting the Akron Area Arts Alliance’s (AAAA) 7th Arts Alive! Awards on Sun., Nov. 3.

AAAA was founded in 1991 by arts advocates Ann Amer Brennan and Mary Ann Jackson. The pair recognized the power in pooling resources and wisdom and asked artists and organizations in Greater Akron to join forces in a single, strong body focused on the future of art and culture in Northeast Ohio. Today, AAAA membership has grown to include 150 organizations, artists and supporters.

2013 Arts Alive! Winners

The Arts Alive! party offers guests cocktails, dinner, the awards presentation and the final chance to bid on the Out-of-the-Box silent auction of 50 artist-designed, decorative and functional boxes. The boxes will be on public display and open for bidding through Nov. 2 at Summit Artspace Gallery, 140 E. Market St. in downtown Akron.

Lifetime Achievement

Mitchell Kahan Outstanding Artist in Music

Kurt Reed Outstanding Visual Artist

Dorothea Barlowe Rising Young Star – Arts Leadership

The dress for this biennial gala event is cocktail casual, and guests are invited to show their creative sides as they join in applauding those who make and support art in our community. Reservations for Arts Alive! begin at $100 for individuals and $150 for patron tickets. Festivities kick off with a cocktail hour at 5 p.m. For more information, email rhinton@akronareaarts.org or call 330-376-8480. Event sponsors are Ann and David Brennan, OMNOVA Solutions Foundation, Triad Communications, and Labels and Letters, with promotional support from akronlife magazine.

Jacqueline Tinnemeyer Volunteer

Joan Colbert Arts Patron

Arts Patron

Gayle and David Noble

Collaborative Outreach Project

Nominated by Cuyahoga Valley Youth Ballet (CVYB), Gayle and David Noble are recognized for providing “sustained support – both financial and otherwise” that has allowed CVYB to grow and flourish across decades.

”The Rite of Spring” – Akron Symphony Orchestra/ GroundWorks DanceTheater

The Nobles have been staunch supporters of the community and the arts in Northeast Ohio and major catalysts in achieving CVYB’s mission of bringing original works of art danced by young people to audiences of their peers.

Gayle and David Noble

Arts Educator

Andrea Shearer Collaborative Project

Docs Who Rock – United Way of Summit County/ The University of Akron

While the contributions of the Nobles have been both significant and varied over the years, the impact of their patronage is perhaps best defined by their extensive contributions to the CVYB’s signature outreach program, Reach Out and Dance (ROAD). Since the inception of ROAD, Gayle Noble has championed the need for arts outreach in our public school systems. She and David have shown their commitment to their community through the Noble Foundation’s annual grant for continuation of ROAD in Wooster Public Schools, including providing tickets to fourth-grade students that participate. www.akronlife.com

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Gayle also donates time and funds to the annual scholarship drive and helps bestow summer-study scholarships to talented dancers who may otherwise be unable to participate in the prestigious national ballet programs for which they have been accepted. It’s not often that two people can single-handedly be credited for bringing Akron-area arts to so many children who otherwise might not have the opportunity to either participate in the dance program or experience the joy of a live arts performance in their own community. The Nobles deserve this recognition for their continued quest to bring the joy of dance to as many children as possible.

Lifetime Achievement

Mitchell Kahan Without the efforts of Mitchell Kahan, the Akron arts scene would paint a much different picture. Since his appointment as director of the Akron Art Museum in 1986, Kahan significantly impacted the city and cultural landscape. Under his direction, the museum enjoyed significant institutional growth, including the 83,000-square-foot redesign and expansion which was headed by Viennese firm Coop Himmelb(l)au. The institution’s endowment grew from $2 million to $24 million and more than doubled the staff and number of objects in the museum’s permanent collection. In fact, Kahan raised almost $5 million in permanent

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endowment funds for purchasing art. Upon his retirement in January 2013, he was elected director emeritus by the museum’s board of trustees. As the Akron Art Museum’s longest-serving director, Kahan brought an impressive record of achievement to not only the museum’s 90-year history, but to the cultural arts in the region. Within the community, Kahan has actively cultivated relationships with other organizations and initiated collaborations with a wide variety of groups. He initiated the plan to secure the former Akron Press Building for use as a countywide art center — now Summit Artspace — and was a founding officer and president of the Akron Area Arts Alliance. A native of Virginia, Kahan received his Ph.D. from City University of New York Graduate School. An art history student since his undergraduate days at the University of Virginia, he earned his master’s degree from Columbia University. He has received research fellowships from the Smithsonian Institution and the National Endowment for the Arts. He has written and lectured extensively on 20th century American painting and folk art. He is co-author of the Akron Art Museum’s award-winning book, “Akron Art Museum: Art Since 1850, An Introduction to the Collection.” His professional experience includes a post as Curator of American and Contemporary Art at the North Carolina Museum of Art (1982-86) and Curator of Painting and Sculpture at the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts in Alabama (1978-82).

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Kurt Reed

Jacqueline Tinnemeyer

Outstanding Artist in Music

Rising Young Star – Arts Leadership

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Jacqueline Tinnemeyer

Since first attending The University of Akron, Kurt Reed has been in love with the artistic culture of the Akron area.

Jacqueline Tinnemeyer is a rising star in Akron, serving the region by cultivating and supporting the next generation of arts and culture fans. She consistently provides remarkable service to Greater Akron through her leadership, the donation of her time and energy and the passion she brings to the Northeast Ohio arts community.

He has always believed in the transformative power of music, and in 2007 he opened his own music school in Kent. Currently, Reed owns the Fairlawn and Hudson Schools of Music, serving individuals in the Greater Akron area. His businesses have used music to support a variety of nonprofit organizations, including the Akron Dog Park, Grief Care Place, Relay for Life and the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank. Reed’s schools regularly host recital performances and rock shows at local venues to encourage the community to support young, local musicians. In April 2013, his businesses hosted “Rock for a Good Cause,” allowing students to see how their performances can impact the community in a positive way. In its first year, the event raised nearly $800 for the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank. Aside from offering superior music instruction, Reed’s goal is to allow musicians to make a living doing what they love by teaching with him, allowing them to stay in the Akron area rather than traveling to a larger city in pursuit of their musical dreams. Reed has shown ongoing dedication to the Akron area and continues to build an active community of musicians who are excited to call the city home for years to come.

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Currently on staff at Old Trail School in Bath, Tinnemeyer spends her free time in service to organizations including the Akron Art Museum, Blossom Music Center, Downtown Akron Partnership, Greater Akron Chamber of Commerce, Junior League of Akron, Young Professionals, Wadsworth Young Professionals and Summit County Historical Society. Since 2010, Tinnemeye, an enthusiastic promoter and advocate for the arts, has served as chair of ArtCetera, the Akron Area Arts Alliance’s organization for young professionals with a passion for the arts. She has led the organization’s transformation into an active group that exposes Akron’s young leaders to the importance of attending, volunteering for and supporting artistic venues. Through her work, she has spearheaded bringing arts and cultural experiences to younger audiences through social programming including events held at local theaters, art galleries and other area nonprofits.

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uted artwork to several Audubon Society field guides, “The Audubon Society Encyclopedia of North American Birds,” “Encyclopedia Americana” and “Webster’s New World Dictionary.”

Collaborative Outreach Project

“The Rite of Spring” – Akron Symphony Orchestra/GroundWorks DanceTheater To mark the 100th anniversary of the first staging of Stravinsky’s controversial ballet, “The Rite of Spring,” Akron Symphony Orchestra Music Director Christopher Wilkins approached David Shimotakahara, artistic director of GroundWorks DanceTheater, with an idea for an exciting collaborative performance. The project brought together 100 musicians and 23 professional and student dancers for the Akron Symphony’s first full-scale production of a classical concert involving dance.

Outstanding Visual Artist

Dorothea Barlowe An internationally recognized nature illustrator, Dorothea “Dot” Barlowe continues to create and publish new work at age 87. Her work as an artist, both alone and with husband Sy, has become part of many people’s lives — helping to introduce nature to generations of Americans. While many people have eased into retirement, Barlowe is still at work, celebrating beauty in nature-themed coloring books, stickers and bookmarks for Dover Publications — published works that are sold around the world, making her art accessible to the planet. Barlowe began her career in the 1940s, working at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City after studies at Cooper Union and Columbia University. As a highly successful freelance illustrator, her work has appeared in numerous books, magazines, newspapers and scientific journals throughout the world. Having written and illustrated the acclaimed book “Illustrating Nature,” she was an instructor at the Parsons School of Design, where she taught courses on how to illustrate nature and botany.

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To build the dance company, Shimotakahara went into schools and dance programs to audition more than 100 students with a range of experience. Eventually, 15 students were chosen to join eight professional dancers on the E.J. Thomas Hall stage. Leading to the performance, the Akron Symphony and GroundWorks produced outreach videos and conducted workshops that focused on the interplay between instrumental music and dance. Area students were also invited to E.J. Thomas Hall to watch the dress rehearsal, where they had an opportunity to listen to and speak with Shimotakahara and Wilkins. “The Rite of Spring” drew the largest Classics Series audience of the season and has encouraged future collaborations. The next day, the outreach effort continued as the musicians of the Akron Symphony traveled to Medina to perform a special community concert. The ensemble, without dancers, revisited “The Rite of Spring” – donating their time and performance fees. The Medina concert was part of an ongoing relationship with the city, resulting in more appearances at the Medina Performing Arts Center – expanding audiences, building relationships and exposing new groups of people to classical music.

Arts Educator

Andrea Shearer As an associate professor of dance and director of the dance division at The Kent State University School of Theatre and Dance, Andrea Shearer has worked to insure that each of her students reaches his or her potential.

She developed Kent State’s Dance Education major curriculum as it now exists, and she continues to oversee internships and student teaching placements throughout Northeast Ohio. Shearer understands the need to educate audiences as well as students, creating a visual display for audiences and offering pre-performance commentary. The Kent dance program achieved accreditation by the National Association of Schools of Dance under Shearer’s leadership, and she’s led several successful Dance Education program reviews by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. Shearer has a continuing role as coordinator for dance in Kent State’s Master of Arts Teaching (MAT) program, which enables graduates to get a MAT degree with one year of intensive study. Shearer holds a bachelor of fine arts degree in dance from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and a master of arts degree from the University of Michigan. She previously taught at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and performed professionally with DanceCircus, Milwaukee’s modern dance repertory company. She has taught, choreographed and performed ballet, modern, sacred, swing and contra dance across the United States. As artistic director of Kent State’s Faculty Concerts and associate director of Leaven Dance Company, Shearer has created 50 original works. Her scholarly research has included intensive work in the area of kinesthetic intelligences. Shearer’s students have gone on to have careers as professional dancers and dance educators.

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Joan Colbert

Collaborative Project

Docs Who Rock – United Way of Summit County/The University of Akron Now it its 10th year, Docs Who Rock has become one of the region’s “must-see” annual musical events. Created and produced by United Way of Summit County and hosted by The University of Akron at E.J. Thomas Hall, the show allows community physicians to showcase their musical talents. Each year, a show is assembled that features 10 or 11 musical acts ranging from solos to full bands with as many as 15 musicians. The acts perform a variety of musical styles, including rock, classical, pop and bluegrass, and every entry has at least one medical doctor who lives or practices in Summit County. Retired cardiologist and renowned humanitarian Dr. Terry Gordon serves as Master of Ceremonies and adds his unique style to the evening. Docs Who Rock is a true collaboration that results in an outstanding and entertaining event that allows doctors to have a little bit of fun showcasing their less formal sides. The performances are taken very seriously, and the resulting shows have drawn an average of 1,200 people and raised more than $100,000 for United Way of Summit County, helping to improve lives over the past decade. Sponsorship from The University of Akron makes it possible to host the event on the worldclass E.J. Thomas stage, adding to the overall experience for musicians and audience. Comments? Email them to managing editor Abby Cymerman at acymerman@ bakermediagroup.com

Volunteer

Joan Colbert Presenting Joan Colbert with the award for Arts Volunteer is an honor that’s near and dear to the heart of the Akron Area Arts Alliance and Summit Artspace. Colbert has been the longtime gallery coordinator for the community art center, bringing together the gallery committee, selecting artists for shows and installing exhibits while establishing Summit Artspace as one of the region’s most exciting gallery experiences.

Collaborative Project

Docs Who Rock – United Way of Summit County/ The University of Akron

Along with her own work as a fine artist, Colbert is also active in presenting the Arts in the Square festival in Highland Square, working on First Night Akron and holding leadership roles in Artists of Rubber City and the West Hill Neighborhood Organization in West Akron. She currently has a studio, along with other local artists, on the third floor of Summit Artspace. Colbert is a graduate of The University of Akron. She paints, exhibits her work and has won numerous awards in both juried shows and art festivals. In 2005, she was honored with the Outstanding Visual Artist award presented at the biennial Arts Alive! by the Akron Area Arts Alliance. The Akron-Summit County Public Library owns work commissioned for new branch libraries (most recently, the North Hill branch), and she was the First Night Akron 2001 button designer. Her previous experience includes graphic work for both the City of Akron and the Akron-Summit County Public Library. She continues to do freelance illustration and promotions.

Thank You to the Performers Who Make the Show So Great! For 10 years, Docs Who Rock has been entertaining audiences and giving local physician/musicians an outlet for their creative side. Plus, the show has raised more than $110,000 for United Way of Summit County. A great example of what it means to LIVE UNITED. United Way of Summit County 330-762-7601 • www.uwsummit.org 90 N. Prospect Street, Akron www.akronlife.com

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good eats

restaurants

B Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner A Alcohol available T Takeout available V Valet parking $ average entrees less than $6 $$ average entrees between $6-$10 $$$ average entrees between $11-$16 $$$$ average entrees are $17 or higher Information subject to change. Please call ahead to verify location, hours and events.

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Akron Family Restaurant Neighborhood meeting place, homey atmosphere, reasonable prices. 250 W. Market St. (Akron: Downtown) 330376-0600 $ B, L, D, T Angello’s Historic building with an Italian neighborhood feel. 4905 Tuscarawas St. W. (Canton) 330-477-1486 $$ L, D, A, T Arnie’s West Branch Steak House Casual dining, specializing in steak, ribs and seafood. Closed Sun. 5343 State Route 14 (Ravenna) 330-297-1717 $$$ D, A, T 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 Beau’s Grille Upscale, well-regarded, innovative menu at the Fairlawn Hilton. 3180 W. Market St. (Fairlawn) 330-865-5577 $$$$ L, D, A, T Beau’s on the River Stunning views of the falls with floor-to-ceiling windows and contemporary

décor. Fusion/eclectic cuisine, lunch buffet and Sunday brunch. Sheraton Suites Akron/Cuyahoga Falls, 1989 Front St. (Cuyahoga Falls) 330-920-7530 $$$ B, L, D, A, T Bellacino’s Known for grinders, pizza, pasta and fresh salads. Full bar, patio and banquet room with dance floor. 3657 Fishcreek Rd. (Stow) 330-6783000 $$ 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 $$$$ L, D, A, T Big Eye Japanese Cuisine and Sushi Bar Menu offers a wide variety of sushi as well as salads, soups, appetizers, cooked entrees and vegan options to suit everyone at your table. Closed on Sundays. 2965 W. Market St. (Fairlawn) 330-8364433 $$$ L, D, A, 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 Bombay Sitar Fine Indian cuisine. Food is natural and prepared fresh daily. 4633 Belden Village St. NW (North Canton) 330-493-0671 $$ L, D, T Bricco Unique pizza and pasta. 1 W. Exchange St. (Akron: Downtown) 330-475-1600 $$$ L, D, A, T The Burntwood Tavern Owned by the same couple that runs the other Burntwood locations in

Rocky River, Brecksville, Chagrin Falls and Solon, this restaurant’s menu features steaks, sliders, hand cut fries, smoked, planked, and wood-grilled food. 2291 Riverfront Pkwy. (Cuyahoga Falls) www. burntwoodtavern.com $$$ L, D, A, T Cafe Tandoor Casual atmosphere, Indian cuisine. Closed Mon. 96 Barrington Town Center (Aurora) 330-562-5334 $$$ L, D, A, 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 $$ L, D, A, T Cilantro Upscale Thai and Japanese, extensive menu, fresh ingredients, hand-selected sushi and no MSG. Eclectic atmosphere. 326 S. Main St. (Akron: Downtown) 330-434-2876 $$$ L, D, A, T 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 Diamond Deli A local favorite with fat sandwiches and fresh soups. 378 S. Main St. (Akron: Downtown) 330-762-5877 $ B, L, A, D (Saturdays only), 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 $$$$ L, D, A No credit cards Eddy’s Deli and Restaurant Try the banana-split waffle, a corned beef sandwich or chicken paprikash. 2655 Oakwood Dr. (Cuyahoga Falls) 330-928-7489; 4581 Kent Rd. (Stow) 330346-0551 $$ B, L, D, T 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 Fiore’s Italian Steakhouse Steaks, fish, pizza and Italian classics, like smoked mozzarella ravioli. Features a fast $5 lunch menu and patio seating. 85 W. Montrose Ave. (Copley Township) $$$ B, L, D, A, T Fisher’s Café & Pub American cuisine. 1607 Main St. (Peninsula) 330-657-2651 $$ 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.

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Black Stallion Winery Napa, California

The Black Stallion Winery is located in the Oak Knoll District along Napa’s famous Silverado Trail. The trail started out as a track made by wildlife and then became a Native American trail; in 1852, it became a permanent road between Napa and Calistoga. Twenty years later, there was a silver mine claim on Mount St. Helena which gave rise to an influx of miners who established Silverado City. In its prime, the city had a population of 1,500 and then dwindled as the mine was depleted. If you look around, the name Silverado is well established in the Napa Valley. The Black Stallion Estate Winery takes its name from the Silverado Horseman’s Center, an equestrian center built on the winery grounds back in 1950s. The center featured riding trails, stables and the only lighted outdoor arena in the region, which could seat over 3,000 spectators. The horses are long gone, but remnants of the original stalls are still visible on the stone walls of the Black Stallion cellar. The winery is a picturesque fieldstone wine cellar that brings back the rustic

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charm of early California. The estate is surrounded by century-old olive trees and has Mediterranean-style landscaping with ornamental grasses. Black Stallion winery selects grapes for its Chardonnay from the Yountville, Carneros and Napa’s Oak Knoll grape-growing regions. Its winemaker says the grapes like the southerly locations in the Napa Valley because the cooler climate produces bright fruits and crisp acidity. He also states the vintage offers aromas of lemon zest and green apple with creamy notes of crème brûlée and butterscotch. The Chardonnay is round on the palate with flavors of citrus, brown butter, pear and flint. It’s a wine with bright fruit flavor and a long, elegant finish. Black Stallion Estate Winery Chardonnay is a wonderful aperitif, just perfect for sipping on its own. At the dining table, try pairing this wine with goat cheese and dishes like crab, lobster, grilled shrimp and roast chicken. It retails for $14.99. / Rick Rodger is a manager at Heidelberg Distributing Company.

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Pad Thai staffers get a taste of the exotic. 3545 Brookwall Drive, Akron

Gluten-Free Mom tastes the Pad Thai

Curious Curry tastes the Basil Stir-fry Pork In theory, this sounds like a wonderful dish: fresh basil, tender pork and vegetables in a spicy sauce. But like most theories, this one might need some fine-tuning. While everything was cooked nicely, the large basil leaves were too much for my palette, and eventually all I could taste was basil-y meat. Next time, I’ll skip the herbs and stick to other curries.

Purple Haze tastes the Asparagus Stir-fry I love asparagus, so this stirfry was right up my alley. The dish features red bell peppers, mushrooms and, of course, asparagus. I ordered mine with chicken, and the pieces were huge. With some white rice and the mild wine sauce, this dish was made for me. Needless to say, I cleaned my plate pretty quickly. 50

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This restaurant’s servers are very knowledgeable when it comes to gluten-free preparation. I typically order the Pad Thai, an entrée of rice noodles, bean sprouts, egg, chicken and shrimp, topped with crunchy peanuts and a lime wedge. I always start off thinking that I’ll save some for later, but my willpower is no match against the salty, sweet sauce.

Saucy Broad tastes the Red Curry Gilded elephants and goddesses and effervescent tile backsplashes set the mood for spicy Red Curry, a Thai staple. The sauce, a brilliant shimmering orange, had a perfect spice level that was counterbalanced with sweet, smooth coconut milk. Bamboo shoots, onions, peppers and carrots maintained their snap swimming in an abundant vermilion pond.

Just Joe tastes the Mango Chicken Chicken, carrots, broccoli, mushrooms and onion were stir-fried in a savory brown

sauce that paired nicely with the sweet and tangy flavors of fresh mango. The chicken was tender and moist, and the dish as a whole was pretty tasty. However, I felt it would’ve been better with a little bit of spice.

teckenBERRY tastes the Green Curry Chicken with Avocado Coconut milk and green curry are a sinister and sexy duo: not too spicy and not too sweet. Bamboo shoots, onion, bell peppers, green beans and chicken make this dish excel. The only way to improve the dish is to add avocado because, really, what doesn’t avocado make better? Be sure to add it, and then be super glad that you did. You can feel free to thank me.

flavors, and fresh enough to eat the whole thing and still enjoy it at the end. Mixing creamy avocado with sweet coconut curry may sound over the top, but it worked and was delicious.

The Beekeeper’s Wife tastes the Avocado Chicken The first time I tried Thai curry I was a little disappointed, expecting something similar to the Indian curry I love. This time, I went with an open mind and tried the avocado chicken. It was hot, but full of subtle

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(Akron) 330-670-5200 $$$$ D, A, T Flip Side Gourmet, Ohioraised beef burgers with chefcrafted condiments, toppings and sides; free-range organic chicken breast sandwiches; and market fresh salads. Craft beer on tap. 49 Village Way (Hudson) 330-655-3547 $$ L, D, A, T The Galaxy Restaurant Diverse selection of dishes in a creative building. Fantastic desserts. 201 Park Centre Dr. (Wadsworth) 330-334-3663 $$$ B, L, D, A, T Geisen Haus Generous portions, great beer selection. 6955 Promway Ave. NW (North Canton) 330-499-9116 $$$ 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 $$$ L, D, A Gervasi Vineyard’s Crush House Fresh, seasonal ingredients including antipasti, salads, brick-fired artisan pizzas, entrees and desserts. Closed Sun. 1700 55th St. NE (Canton) 330-4971000 $$ L, D, A, T 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 $$$ L, D, A, T Hattie’s Café & Gifts Training and vocational site for people with disabilities. Features coffee, homemade pastries, ice cream, soups, salads and sandwiches. 164 N. Main St. (Hudson) 330-6550044; 520 S. Main St. (Akron: Downtown) 330-535-1779; 60 S. High St. (at Akron Library) 330-762-0853; 166 S. High St. (at Akron municipal building) 330-252-0556; 1 S. High St. (at Akron Art Museum) 330-376-9186 $ B, L, D, T Hudson’s Restaurant Neighborhood restaurant and bar serving fresh, chefdriven dishes. Family-friendly atmosphere. 80 N. Main St. (Hudson) 330-650-1955; 3900 Medina Rd. (Akron: West) 330-666-7777 $$ B, L, D, A, T Hyde Park Grille New York-style upscale steakhouse. 4073 Medina Rd. (Montrose) 330-670-6303 $$$$ 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 $$$ L, D, A, T Jimmy Bigg’s Grille Burgers, Italian subs, Reubens, wings, Philly cheese steak, BLTs, salads, hand-breaded onion rings and more. 1927 State Rd. (Cuyahoga Falls) 330-929-2444 $$ L, D, A, T Kozmo’s Grille Stonehearth pizzas, upscale pasta dishes, fresh seafood and steaks. 37 First St. NW (Massillon) 330-832-8807 $$$ L, D, A, T Lanning’s Restaurant Elegant dining atmosphere with a beautiful view. More than 150 types of wine. 826 N. Cleveland-Massillon Rd. (Bath) 330-666-1159, 330-864-2553 $$$$ D, A, T, V Larry’s Main Entrance English-pub style, burgers of note. 1964 W. Market St. (Akron: West) 330-864-8162 $$ 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 $$$ L, D, A, T The Leopard Eclectic menu with American, Asian, French and Italian influences. Features seven-course chef’s table, prix fixe. 600 N. Aurora Rd. (Aurora) 330-562-2111 $$$$ D, A, T, V Louie’s Bar & Grille Local reputation for burgers. 739 E. Glenwood Ave. (Akron: North) 330-535-5030 $ L, D, A, T Luca’s New York Style Pizza Pizza, calzones, stromboli, cheese steaks and subs. 3451 Darrow Rd. (Stow) 330-688-9595 $$$ L, D, T Lucca Downtown Locally-sourced, seasonal ingredients. Italian-inspired menu. Call for reservations. 228 4th St. NW (Canton) 330456-2534. $$$$ L, D, A, T Luchita’s Authentic Mexican cuisine with a four-star rating. 36 Park Lane (Hudson) 330655-0059 $$$ L, D, A, T, V 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 www.akronlife.com

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Mission Brewery Dark Seas Russian Imperial Stout by Aaron Fowler

While initially established in 1913, the original Mission Brewery closed its doors during Prohibition, and many thought it would be lost forever. As luck would have it for the short-lived brewery, its namesake was revived in 2007 when it was finally reopened to much acclaim. Now located in San Diego’s Gaslamp District in an old Wonder Bread bakery building, Mission is an award-winning brewery thanks to some hard working people dedicated to their craft.

and award-winning 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 $$ L, D, A, T No credit cards The Main Street Grill A unique concept in in-store dining. The pancake special starts your day off right. 175 Great Oaks Trail in Buehler’s Foods (Wadsworth) 330-3363588 $$ B, L, D, T 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 $$ L, D, A Medina Steakhouse & Saloon Old-fashioned décor turns this once stagecoach stop into an open, casual place for food. 538 W. Liberty St. (Medina) 330-723-2853 $$$ L, D, A Mike’s Place Unique atmosphere, extensive menu. 1700 S. Water St. (Kent) 330673-6501 $ B, L, D, A, T Ms. Julie’s Kitchen Opened by Akron native and author of three vegan cookbooks. Specialties include 52

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salads, whole grain-foods and spelt flour waffles. 1809 S. Main St. (Akron) 330-819-3834 $ B, 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 Square Plaza (North Canton) 330-498-9191; 5570 Fulton Dr. NW (Canton) 330-497-9111 $$$ D, A, T The Oaks Lakeside Casual dining, fabulous ambiance in 1914 estate. Outdoor dining and water views. Banquet facility. 5878 Longacre Lane (Chippewa Lake) 800-922-5736 $$$$ D, A The Office Metropolitan bistro and lounge with eclectic ambiance and timeless decor. 778 N. Main St. (Akron) 330-376-9550; 1846 Front St. (Cuyahoga Falls) 330-376-9550 $$$ L, D, A, T, V (Cuyahoga Falls location only) One Red Door Decadent menu featuring gourmet pizzas, share plates such as baconwrapped roasted dates, and burgers. Closed Sun. 49 Village Way (Hudson) 330-342-3667 $$$$ L, D, A Pad Thai Elegant restaurant, extensive menu of traditional Thai dishes. 3545 Brookwall Dr. (Fairlawn) 330-668-9981; 5657 akronlife

Darrow Rd. (Hudson) 330-6509998 $$$ L, D, A, T Pammie’s Get your fill of soul food, ribs, chicken and fish. 1364 Copley Rd. (Akron) 330475-0406 $$ L, D, 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) 330-4569000 $$ L, D, A, T Peachtree Southern Kitchen & Cocktails Opens Fall 2013. An upscale, family-friendly spot serving Southern fare from the Low Country. Sunday brunch. 200 N. Main St. (Hudson) 216-9789640 L, D, A Prime/93 Appetizers, specials, hand-cut and aged steaks, chops and fresh seafood. Chefdriven restaurant. Entertainment on weekends. 4315 Manchester Rd. (Akron: South) 330-6442239 $$$$ L, D, A, T Pufferbelly Ltd. Located in historic Kent railroad depot. 152 Franklin Ave. (Kent) 330-6731771 $$$ 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 $$ L, D, A, T Raj Mahal Traditional Indian cuisine with excellent lamb and chicken curry dishes. Daily lunch buffet. 2035 State Rd. (Cuyahoga Falls) 330-926-0795 $$$ L, D, T Russo’s Unique cuisine featuring Cajun and Italian influences. Fine-dining atmosphere. 4895 State Rd. (Peninsula) 330-9232665 $$$$ L, D, A, T Saffron Patch Fine Indian cuisine including tandoori chicken, ginger-seasoned yellow lentils and garlic naan. 1224 Weathervane Lane (Akron) 330-836-7777 $$$ L, D, A, T Sakura Fresh sushi served daily. Wide selection of specialty rolls. 3900 Medina Rd. (Akron) 330670-0288 $$$ L, D, T Sarah’s Vineyard Sample high-quality wines, appetizers and desserts in the tasting room, on the deck or in the butterfly garden. Open Wed.Sun. 1204 W. Steels Corners Rd. (Cuyahoga Falls) 330-929-8057 $$ L, D, A 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-

When CEO Dan Selis first re-established the brewery with very little money, it only took him four months and four commercial batches of beer to take home two medals at Denver’s Great American Beer Festival. After hitting Ohio distribution earlier this year, Mission Brewery has quickly made a name for itself in the state. With styles ranging from beastly imperial reds to their hefeweizen and blonde ale, one thing is certain: These West Coasters sure know how to make some killer beer. Arguably their best offering, Mission’s Dark Seas Russian Imperial Stout is a blessing of explosive goodness. Like any excellent imperial stout, Dark Seas contains aggressive chocolate aromas combined with essences of coffee and dark fruit. Though coming in at nearly 10 percent alcohol per volume, this beer is incredibly drinkable for such a high gravity brew.

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Scoring a 99 percent on Ratebeer.com, Dark Seas is one beer not to miss if you’re a fan of perfectly executed stouts. This delicate creation should also go well with all those rich chocolate desserts that will undoubtedly be filling your kitchen table on Thanksgiving this year. Do yourself a favor and pour a glass of Dark Seas this holiday season. Mission’s Dark Seas can be purchased at Heinen’s, West Point Market, 101 Bottles of Beer and other fine craft beer establishments throughout Northeast Ohio. Also look for Dark Seas on draft around town.

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Cameos of Caring is an award program which recognizes nurses in Summit County and the surrounding region and celebrates nursing excellence. This program highlights the nurses’ contributions to the profession and the ongoing passionate care they give to their patients. Since the first gala in 2002, more than $250,000 has been raised to support a nursing scholarship at The University of Akron. This scholarship gives

nursing students the opportunity to pursue their education without having to worry about costs. The program was modeled after The University of Pittsburgh’s successful Cameos of Caring program. The 12th annual Cameos of Caring gala, held Oct. 19 at The University of Akron Student Union, recognized 16 nurses from local hospitals for their outstanding care and treatment of patients, families and their communities.

2013 Cameos of Caring Recipients Holly Mohn Affinity Medical Center RN in Cardiovascular ICU Honors and Awards: Critical Care Registered Nurse Certification On supporting patients: Mohn’s supervisors say she has excellent clinical instincts and is able to cope with critical issues with composure and flexibility. She demonstrates outstanding interpersonal skills when dealing with patients, families and staff, and she has received a number of cards praising her on her excellent care. She also displays the highest ethical standards. “Holly is always willing to go above and beyond,” says Critical Care Services Director Susan Kress. “She is the ultimate patient advocate, she is kind and compassionate, and she collaborates well with other members of the health care team to provide exceptional care.” On being a leader: Mohn’s peers say she is a leader and a mentor to new employees. She works with new nurses and helps in their journey to become an expert. She’s also completed the first phase of the GEM program, the clinical ladder program at the hospital, while working toward her dream of becoming a

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. “She’s always looking for ways to increase her knowledge to provide the best care,” says Kress. “To say her patients and their families love her is an understatement. She demonstrates all of the qualities of a professional nurse.”

Laurel Celik Akron Children’s Hospital District RN Supervisor, Akron Public Schools Education: Bachelor’s degree in nursing, The University of Akron; National Certified School Nurses, National Board Certification of School Nurses Honors and Awards: Blue Cross/Blue Shield School Nurse Grant (2005); Akron Children’s Character Counts Recognition (2011); Outstanding Creative CARE Ladder Project Level V (2011); Akron Public Schools Ambassador Award (2012); Barbara Donaho Distinguished Leadership in Learning Award (2013) On becoming a nurse: “Some say nursing is a ‘calling’ but something tells me it’s so much more. Our experiences shape the kind of nurse we become; we emulate our mentors to shape and define us. My mother, a nurse,

was my first mentor. I gained the confidence that I, too, could provide care for others. Nursing is an art; it integrates science and care. Maintain high standards, ethical principles and professionalism. We are all in this together, providing care for those that need it the most.” On going above and beyond: “It’s an exciting time to be a nurse. We’re being asked to practice to the fullest extent of our education and training. That means we have to step out of our comfort zone and learn new ways of doing things, new ways to advocate for our patients, new ways to lead the change in the healthcare environment today. I conduct research, find the best evidence to support change in practice, and conduct quality improvement to assure the safest care. Our roles are changing, and we need to emerge as leaders. I accept the challenge.” On making a difference: Celik coordinated a program called Akron iSee, which serves 88 school district students who failed the school vision screening. “School nursing is teaching, being a surrogate mother, counseling, being a child advocate. You never know what to expect or what kind of challenge you will face, and each encounter has the potential to make a difference in a child’s life. Always remember why you became a nurse. The most important person in this whole process is the child (or patient) and what’s best for them — that’s why you’re a nurse.”

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out she had a large abscess/infection. She said she was sure I helped save her life that day. We really bonded, and I will never forget her.”

Kristin Trill Akron General Medical Center RN staff nurse Education: Bachelor’s degree in nursing, Kent State University; expected to graduate in Aug. 2014 with a master’s, Family Nurse Practitioner, Malone University On why nursing was the best choice: “I realized life was meaningless unless you were helping other people. I also had a love for science and knew I wanted to be in the medical field, so nursing was a perfect fit for me. The most satisfying part of [my] career is building relationships with patients and families, and being able to help them through difficult situations.” On passion: “The most memorable patients are the ones that give you hope. I feel very blessed and proud to be a nurse. Not only do we have the ability to save lives, we change lives. I’m currently working on my master’s degree because I feel strongly about advancing nursing as a profession. Caring for dementia patients holds a special place in my heart. In hopes to improve care and optimize quality of life for both patients and nurses, I am conducting research about relationship qualities between nurses and dementia patients.”

Christina Vujanov

On job satisfaction: “The most satisfying part of being a nurse is watching someone get better and knowing you played a part in that recovery. I have been so blessed, and I want to bless others.”

Jennifer Brackman Aultman Hospital Stroke Coordinator Education: Diploma RN, Aultman School of Nursing; bachelor’s in nursing, Chamberlain College of Nursing Honors and Awards: Aultman Hospital Points of Caring Nominee (2009) On nursing history: “As a child, I was fortunate to be a patient at Akron Children’s Hospital, and the experience left an immeasurable impact on my life. I encountered firsthand what a nurse was: a caregiver, a teacher, a nurturer, and ultimately, a role model. As I embarked on my path in schooling, I was continually interested not only in understanding the science of disease processes and medicine, but the art of how to care for the patient at the bedside.”

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On educating others: “I became a nurse because I wanted to help others and make a difference in other’s lives. The nursing profession gives me the opportunity to provide holistic care in which I am able to impact a patient’s physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. As a nurse, I am also an educator who empowers patients with knowledge that allows them to improve their lives, their families and their communities.”

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On a way of life: “Being a nurse is not only a career. The many roles of a nurse do not stop once we complete our shifts. The countless lessons that I have learned while at the bedside have taught me so much about how to be a better nurse and leader, but also how to be a better member of the community, a better friend, a better wife and a better mother. I am so grateful for the extraordinary team of physicians, nurses and administrators that I have the opportunity to work with. They have been instrumental in my development as a nurse and continually push me to step forward as a leader.”

Heather Hall Aultman Hospital, Woodlawn Campus RN Case Manager Education: Associate degree in nursing, Walsh University; currently enrolled in registered nurseto-bachelor’s in nursing program at Ohio University. Honors and Awards: Board certified in gerontology; Orthopaedic Nurses Certification On patients and families: “I enjoy being able to help families with a difficult time in their life and ensuring my patients pass with dignity, peace and comfort.” On life-changing experiences: “My father passed away in December 1999 from malignant melanoma. In his last days he was cared for by loving and compassionate hospice staff. Being able to be on the receiving end of this kind of wonderful care changed me as a nurse. I knew I someday wanted to be there for others as hospice was there for my family and be able to give back to others.” On loving your career: “It amazes me every day that the 17-plus years I’ve been a nurse have gone by so fast. Being a hospice nurse allows me the personal satisfaction to give the compassionate care to all my patients that I’d want my family to have. I became a nurse to help others while being in the healthcare industry. I wanted a rewarding career that would allow me to help others, with a ‘hands on’ involvement with them. I feel blessed to have such a rewarding career.”

Michelle Snyder Crystal Clinic Orthopedic Center RN staff nurse Education: Bachelor’s of science in communication, Eastern Michigan University; bachelor’s in nursing, The University of Akron; orthopedic nurse certification from Orthopedic Nurse Certification Board Honors and Awards: Sigma Theta Tau; Nurse

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Excellence Award (2011); Cameos of Caring Nominee (2010, 2012) On nursing care: “The most satisfying part of being a nurse is witnessing the positive impact on a patient’s health when he receives good nursing care. No matter what the diagnosis, excellent nursing care will directly impact that patient’s well-being, whether physically, spiritually or emotionally. I love when patients write or come back and visit and let us know our care made a difference in their healing. It truly affirms everything we work so hard for.” On teaching: “I enjoy precepting students and new nurses. I love sharing the knowledge I’ve learned over the years as well as feed off of their passion for learning. Nursing is a complex and ever-changing field where learning is never-ending.” On achieving her dream: “I wanted to become a nurse to have a career I could be proud of. I feel my nursing career has brought me more satisfaction than I could’ve ever imagined. I love being part of such a highly trusted and respected profession that centers on caring for others. Nursing truly gives you the opportunity to give so much to others while still learning from the individuals you take care of. I’m truly grateful to have such a wonderful family, friends and co-workers that make what I love a reality.”

Sarah Carper Edwin Shaw Rehabilitation Institute/AGMC RN CRRN Education: Associate degree in nursing, Stark State College; Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse Honors and Awards: Clinical Excellence in Nursing Award, Mercy Medical Center (2010) On rewarding patients: “I enjoy working on the spinal cord unit. It is very rewarding to watch a patient come in totally dependent for care and watching him then walk out.”

like to see people feel better or smile. I always wanted to help people, and I am a nurturer at heart. I love to watch a patient’s progress in rehab, educating the patient and family and the bond that can form with longer stays.” On free time: When Carper isn’t working, reading or crocheting, she likes to work with the Girl Scouts. “I’m an assistant troop leader in North Canton, and I enjoy working on community projects with the girls and just having fun with them.”

Dennis Maio Mercy Medical Center Staff Nurse Education: Bachelor’s in nursing, The University of Akron; master’s in nursing, The University of Akron’s graduate anesthesia program Honors and Awards: Clinical Excellence Award (2013) On realizing a passion: “I originally started my college career as an engineering major, but soon discovered that it wasn’t for me. My wife was a nurse and helped convince me that nursing was a good fit for me. The best part of my job is when former patients come back to visit and say ‘thank you’ for the care they received.” On helping people: “I was involved in the care of a particular patient that underwent a long and difficult surgery. He remained in critical condition for an extended period of time. He endured many setbacks but after several weeks was stable enough to be transferred to a rehabilitation facility. Within another couple of weeks he was discharged home. The patient and his family were very grateful for the care he received, and they felt his remarkable recovery was due in large part to the care he received while in my unit. I’m proud to be part of a profession that’s consistently ranked as one of the most trusted and respected at a national level.”

On coming to work: “I truly love my job. I’m proud to be a nurse, and I’m one of those people who don’t mind coming to work. I just

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Kathy Harris Robinson Memorial Hospital Staff Nurse CardioPulmonary Rehab Education: Diploma in nursing, Saint Thomas Hospital School of Nursing; bachelor’s of nursing, Excelsior College; Tobacco Treatment Specialist, Ohio Breathing Association; Cardiovascular Nursing, American Nurses Credentialing Center Honors and Awards: Oscars/Service excellence awards over the years for helping out and working as a team; perfect attendance award for several years; Service Excellent Nominee (2010); Cameos of Caring Nominee (2010); maintained ACLS for entire career; ACLS instructor and teach classes four times per year (2009); co-authored article, “Recognition and Treatment of Depression in Cardiac Patients: Important Role of the Family Physician,” Ohio Academy of Family Physician (2009) On a love for medicine: “I became a nurse because of the combination of all the experiences I had growing up. As a young child it was instilled in me by my late mother that you help others who are less fortunate. While attending one of my father’s Christmas parties, I received a white nurse’s bag. I was so excited; I took it home and immediately started treating all of my stuffed animals.” After high school, she worked part time in a pharmacy as a typist, and after being hired full time and becoming more interested in medications and healthcare, she was encouraged to go to school for nursing. “The rest is history.” On working in cardio: “One of the joys of working in cardio-pulmonary rehab is watching the patient evolve; they come to you weak and anxious to tell their story. While working with them and listening to them, you develop with them their individualized treatment. You then begin to witness them slowly transform back to health and their activities of daily living. I get to be involved with the patient who has received a lung or heart, so it’s been the silver lining in the cloud — to truly see and work with the patient who has received this

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most precious gift of life. When I look back over my 33 years of nursing, I see the faces of so many patients I’ve had the privilege to work with. The nurse has a strong voice in medicine today, and it’s the nurse who’s always advocated for the patient, [by] being their voice.”

nursing grew as a direct result from experiences encountered while taking care of my sick father. [It’s] knowing that you’ve done everything you can for a patient or family member during their rough period of time — not only physically, but also emotionally and spiritually.”

Linda Kremer

On special patients: “A patient in the ICU was actively dying and was very cognizant of the situation he was facing. With tears in his eyes and fear in his voice, he quietly asked me if I would mind praying with him. At that moment I turned to my orientee and explained that this can be one of the most important aspects of our profession. We pulled the curtain, joined hands and bowed our heads in prayer.”

Summa Akron City RN Education: Registered nursing degree, Idabelle Firestone School of Nursing Honors and Awards: Publication in American Journal of Nursing (1996); Caring Beyond Award; Perfect Attendance Award; Sigma Theta Tau Excellence in Nursing Award (Delta Omega chapter) On the best parts of her job: “Seeing the look in your patients’ eyes that they know they’re safe and being well cared for, a smile and a thank you, connecting with families, positive outcomes, allowing and encouraging end of life experiences to be a celebration of life and/or keeping the patient and family as comfortable as possible.” On giving back: “The nursing profession has been an amazing way for me to contribute to my work at Summa, as well as my family and community. I have been able to give back by Christmas gifts for kindergartners at local schools, donations of money and time to races and walk-a-thons, golf outings, being a member of a disaster team, being a safety instructor and safety coach, donations for NPC and more. My community has been served by having an ‘on-call nurse’ in the neighborhood, school activities, sports activities, church activities and our wonderful group of friends who have me on speed-dial. And I wouldn’t change a thing.”

Heidi Martinez Summa Barberton Hospital RN Education: Diploma, Aultman Hospital School of Nursing

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On being more than a job: “Nursing is a career and profession in which you care for the members of the community when they are in their lowest points in their life. It’s caring for these people and bringing them back to their best. I feel like this is my home. Rehabilitation nursing is helping patients learn a new lifestyle after injury or debility, and teaching them and their family how to continue life with the injury in a caring and compassionate manner.”

Virginia Abell

Summa Rehab Hospital RN, BSN, CRRN

Summa St. Thomas Hospital Director, Infection Control and Clinical Safety

Education: Associate degree in nursing, Aultman College of Nursing and Health Sciences; bachelor’s degree in nursing, Ohio University

Honors and Awards: Summa Health System Manager of the Year; Care Beyond, Akron City and St. Thomas Hospital Nursing Award; Albert Dykes Award Nominee, Ohio Hospital Association

Honors and Awards: Nominated for Cameos of Caring, Edwin Shaw Hospital (2011); employee of the month at Summa Rehab Hospital (June 2013); recent promotion to full-time supervisor

On patient encounters: “I became a nurse as an accident of fate. It’s difficult to single out one [favorite] aspect, but if I must, it would be the ability to guide and mentor caregivers. Every patient and caregiver encounter is so special and unique. It’s very satisfying to hear patients say ‘Thank you for explaining … I feel better about this now.’ In the caregiver arena, I always smile when a nurse, doctor, transporter or environmental worker says ‘Thanks, I knew you would have the answer.’”

Amanda McComas

On evolution of her career: “As a child, I never dreamt of being a nurse like most nurses do. I never thought of becoming a nurse when I started college. I began my college career as an education major and, realizing I wouldn’t be able to find a career in this area, I began taking medical courses. These courses grew my interest in the medical field, and my academic advisor recommended changing my college direction to nursing as nursing has education in teaching patients and others regarding medical information.” On changing lives: “Being a rehabilitation nurse for four years, the most satisfying part is seeing a patient come into the hospital need-

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On what it takes: “The characteristics of an RN should include tenderness, kindness, gentleness, patience and love. Every day I pray that I practice and portray all of these qualities so that I might bring comfort to all of my patients and be a role model to my peers.”

ing our total assistance and care and walk out of our facility being able to care for himself or herself. A patient who has touched my heart is a patient who I admitted who wasn’t able to move or feel his legs due to his injury. The patient stayed with us for about two months and was able to stand up and take steps before going home. Now, more than a year later, he’s walking without any device and comes in to visit us at the hospital.”

On the community: “The nursing profession has been my vehicle for giving back. I’m proud of my work with Summit County Emergency Management, Akron Regional Hospital Association and the Ohio Health Department. I contribute to the healthcare body of knowledge as a manuscript reviewer and contribution editor for the journal, ‘Infectious Disease in Clinical Practice Journal,’ as a consultant

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for Pfizer Adult Hospital Advisory Board on Vaccine Protocols, and as a contributor to poster sessions presented at the Association of Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology.”

Pamela Fetterman Summa Wadsworth Rittman RN Education: Bachelor’s degree in nursing, The University of Akron Honors and Awards: Employee of the month two times; Employee of the Year; WRH Cameos of Caring (2013) On interaction: “I always had a love for biology and didn’t want to sit in a lab. I enjoy interacting with patients and their families. It feels good to know that somehow you made a positive difference in someone’s life, seeing that you’ve helped an individual or family by easing their pain and anxiety. Teaching patients to care for themselves and assisting them in their recovery — even a warm blanket can make a big difference!” On positivity: “Early in my career as a registered nurse, I cared for a young woman with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis. She was always cheerful and could light up the room with her smile. Even through all of her pain and inability to do even simple tasks because of her contractures and swollen joints, she never complained or became negative. She died at a very young age but was an inspiration through her faith and courage.” On the evolution of nursing: “Nursing and the medical fields are always changing, hopefully improving. Computers and all the technology seem to make nursing more challenging to have hands-on and bedside interaction with patients. New healthcare laws will make our commitment to patients and families even more demanding in the future.”

Devon Egger Summa Western Reserve Hospital RN Education: Associate degree in nursing, Akron Institute of Herzing University On becoming a nurse: “I’ve had a longtime interest in medicine, but only after years of listening to stories of compassion, caring and even hardship from my mother-inlaw and best friend, did I decide that nursing was right for me. [It’s satisfying] to meet new and interesting people all the time, to hear their life stories and share their concerns, and to be able to truly make a difference in my patients’ lives.”

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National Achievement Local nurse recognized for longtime research on osteoporosis.

On saving a life: “On Thanksgiving 2012, I had a memorable patient who had an order to be discharged. The family voiced great concern, and after reassessing the patient, I insisted the patient not be discharged and that further testing was needed. The patient was found to have a gangrenous gallbladder and was sent to surgery. The patient and family still keep in contact and thank me for ‘saving his life.’ There’s no greater feeling than to know you made a true difference, not only in the patient’s life, but the family’s as well.” On family support: “The two loves in my life are nursing and my family. I wouldn’t be the nurse I am today without them. They’ve always supported me and would never let me give up. My sisters always believed in me and helped me survive and flourish throughout the years. My wonderful husband is still the love of my life after 16 years and forgives me for all my flaws, and [I have] the two most beautiful boys in the world: Liam and Logan. They are my life, my world, my heart.”

For Margaret O’Bryan Doheny, nursing has always been her passion — one which stemmed from her mother who was a nurse and a great role model. Doheny, professor emeritus who was on the Kent State University College of Nursing faculty for 35 years, was inducted into the American Academy of Nursing on Oct. 19, in Washington, D.C. “I was attracted to academic nursing as a way to combine my research and strong desire to

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take my clinical knowledge and work with students to educate and nurture them into professional nursing,” she says. This year, Doheny decided to apply for the American Academy of Nursing, which serves the public and nursing profession by advancing health policy and practice through the generation, synthesis and dissemination of nursing knowledge. Over the last 20 years, Doheny’s research has focused on osteoporosis risk behaviors and

health promoting interventions in both men and post-menopausal women 50 years of age and older. “I wanted to continue my work with osteoporosis prevention, and as a member of the Academy, I will have great opportunities to affect health policy on a national level,” she says. Doheny says her research has served as a foundation and contributed to a more widely recognized disparity issue of osteoporosis prevention screening and testing in men. “I hope that my research will continue to shape health policy related to osteoporosis and provide evidence to people to recognize it is a problem not only in the aging population but is considered a pediatric disease that can be prevented,” she says. When Doheny learned that her Academy application was accepted, she joined the organization’s 2,100 members who are the nursing field’s most accomplished leaders in education, management, practice and research. “It was a thrilling sense of success that my peers were recognizing my accomplishments on a national basis,” she says. “I was able to showcase my research trajectory to bring more recognition of the problem.” Even though she recently retired, Doheny is actively involved in both the academic and nursing field. She also participates in the American Nurses Association, National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists, National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses, National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) Nursing Advisory Board and the NOF Fracture Liaison Service Curriculum Committee.

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Although she’s had many career highlights, she says it’s most rewarding to see the outcomes of her research and treatment techniques coming into the mainstream with consumers. Teaching, she says, has also brought many rewards. “I am always thrilled when I run into former students, and they tell me ‘thank you,’ “ she says. Over the years, Doheny has acquired much knowledge to pass on to current and future nursing students. “Nursing is a wonderful, caring profession, but it’s hard work that uses critical thinking in decision-making and evidence-based practice,” she says. “Pursuing a degree in nursing is academically challenging, so [nursing students] will need to study hard and keep updated in nursing education so they’re competent practitioners in the care they will be providing.” / Writer Caitlyn Callahan is a senior at KSU working on her bachelor’s in magazine journalism. Comments? Email them to managing editor Abby Cymerman at acymerman@bakermediagroup.com.

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Come to Kent

for the coolest, tastiest and most unusual of things.

Main Street Kent is the non-profit organization dedicated to the revitalization of downtown Kent. We are proud to be a part of the changes and growth in our downtown, and fully recognize that timing, planning and cooperation have all taken big parts in making the Kent revolution a reality. Our efforts are aimed at making and keeping our downtown beautiful, vibrant, and interesting - a place people come for reasons galore – shopping, the night scene, public art, higher education, live music, great eateries, galleries, and awe-

some people. It’s kind of like the black squirrel thing - the people here are a little different too (in a good way). Willingness, talent and a true sense of community gel in a way here like I’ve never seen before. Our board of directors is comprised of amazing people from the City of Kent, Kent State University, local business owners, the Kent Historical Society, and others who have true passion for the revitalization and sustainability of our vibrant community. Our partnerships with The Burbick Companies, City of Kent, The Davey Tree Expert Company, and Kent State University are all critical to the success of our organization – and have redefined “collaboration.” We’re all doing our part, and it’s amazing to see the results every day. Come to Kent for the coolest, tastiest, and most unusual of things – in shops, food, art, live music, talent, events, creativity & ingenuity, people, small businesses, hike and bike trails, and more. We invite you to come explore – there’s so much to be discovered and rediscovered here. We even have a brand new, beautiful hotel right downtown. Make a weekend of it and enjoy your stay– you won’t run out of things to do here!

For more information about Main Street Kent, or to find out what’s going on downtown, please visit mainstreetkent.org or call 330-677-8000.

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Downtown Kent Uncommon. Unmistakable.

elcome to the Uncommonly Cool City of Kent. Whether you’re kayaking the Cuyahoga River, shopping downtown, climbing the corporate ladder or biking to classes at the second largest public university in Ohio, one thing is clear — there’s no place like Kent.

Kent is what happens when you mix 26,000 students with baby boomers, empty nesters, retirees, young families, old families, blue collar, white collar and tie-dyed no collars — all in one place. It’s a place where you never know what to expect, which is exactly why people choose Kent. In a world of strip malls and big box stores, Kent delivers the exact opposite. Kent is an unmistakable original. Come discover Kent for yourself.

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Festivities in Kent November 29 Black Squirrel Friday Skip the big box mess and head to Kent, home of the black squirrels, for unique, artsy, and practical gifts for your friends and family. We’ll have lots of great deals, entertainment and excitement in store for you.

November 30 Small Business Saturday / Light Up Downtown Kent Shop small in our great downtown full of excellent shopping options, and stick around for the holiday lights’ season debut!

2013/2014

December 7 Festival of Lights (visit kentbiz.com for details)

Main Street Kent’s Chocolate Walk

Santa Claus is coming to town, carolers will fill the air with holiday tunes, and the Mayor will light the giant Christmas tree.

Take a tour of downtown Kent, enjoying chocolate delicacies along the way. Somewhat of an adult trickor-treat, tickets for this event will be available at mainstreetkent.org after the first of the year.

June 7

July 5

Main Street Kent’s Masterpieces on Main Art & Wine Festival Enjoy local art, wine, food and live music from noon to 10pm at the Hometown Bank Plaza and in the streets of downtown Kent!

February 15

Kent Heritage Festival (visit kentbiz.com for details) – The streets of Kent are closed down for a day of live music and performances, delicious food, merchandise vending, and fireworks.

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ART Group Ten Gallery Kent’s newly-formed artists’ cooperative, Group Ten Gallery, is an ensemble of ten artists from Kent and the surrounding area whose art encompasses a broad range of mediums and styles, from the representational to the abstract, and with an emphasis on the two-dimensional arts of painting, drawing, and collage. The gallery is located at 138 Main Street in Kent with the main entrance off the alleyway at the rear of the building. The artists of Group Ten are Ben Bassham, Debrah Butler, Jeff Fauser, Judy Gaiser, Jim Gundlach, Linda Hutchison, Fran Lehnert, Thompson Lehnert, Jance Lentz, Geoff Mowery, and John Smolko. The brainchild of Joan and Ron Burbick, the developer of Acorn Alley and the Acorn Corner (the former Franklin Hotel), Group Ten Gallery adds a colorful new dimension to the already rich mix of great things in Kent.

exhibitions by members and guest artists. Each artist in the Group Ten Gallery co-op has an extensive record of juried exhibitions, both nationally and regionally, and numerous solo shows. Their work may be found in many private, corporate, and museum collections. Several members of the group have also taught art at the university level or have a long history of giving private lessons in painting.

As its name suggests, the artists’ cooperative is made up of individuals who share the work of hanging shows, staffing the gallery during business hours, and curating

The gallery is currently open Thursday from noon until 5:00 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from noon until 8:00 p.m. www.grouptengallery.com

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several times – from bright colored stripes to camouflage...the fence along the Cuyahoga River had a message in Morse Code – “Kent, OH,” during the summer months. Look up “yarnigami” on Facebook, and you’ll see this has been going on for years now. Scratch that. Come to downtown Kent and see for yourself; it’s totally worth it!

Downtown Gallery

Yarnigami Random acts of art occur frequently in Kent, particularly in the form of “yarn bombing.” A tree outside of the Kent Natural Foods Co-Op wore a beautiful sweater last year... the bike rack outside The Zephyr Pub has changed outfits

The Downtown Gallery, located at 141 E. Main Street, is an offcampus extension of the Kent State School of Art Galleries. It is a unique venue, bringing together faculty, community, students and alumni. Highlighting the works of a wide variety of artists and mediums, the Downtown Gallery offers a space for traditional and experimental works. The exhibition calendar rotates monthly with reception events that correspond with each show. All receptions are free and open to the

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Standing Rock Cultural Arts

public. The gallery offers opportunities for artists to submit exhibition proposals as well as offer juried competition shows. The front window space is also home to installation artworks. Rotating on a 2-month calendar, artists are encouraged to send in proposals to help excite and draw in visitors to the space. The gallery hours are Mon-Wed 9:30am-6:00pm, Thurs 9:30am-8:00pm, Fri 9:30am7:00pm, Sat 10:00am-4:00pm and Sun 12:00-5:00pm. http. galleries.kent.edu

The sole purpose of this group is to build community through the arts - to nourish the spirit of creativity by providing art and educational activities that allow children and the general public to explore the arts. Standing Rock Cultural Arts offers workshops, youth theatre, adult theatre, multimedia performance art, spoken word programs, a community art gallery, fund raising benefits, and consulting. The vision includes a Cultural Arts Center in downtown Kent, Ohio - a place to give area artists a place to show their art, teach, perform, produce, and direct in their own community. www.standingrock.net

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Entertainment/Live Music Scene Water Street Tavern

The Kent Stage Constructed in 1927 as a silent movie and vaudevillian theater and is the sole surviving downtown theater in the county. In 2002, the Western Reserve Folk Arts Association took over management of the venue and the rest is history. The Kent Stage was named the Best Acoustic Venue in Northeast Ohio by The Plain Dealer when Nickel Creek stepped out in front of the mics and sang an encore. Along with the concert venue, The Kent Stage is also the home of All Folked Up – a full service bar equipped to satisfy your desire for an adult beverage or two. Yes, you can take your drink into the theater. The Kent Stage is the host of

The Water Street Tavern is a key part of Kent’s vibrant music scene, offering a diverse lineup of the area’s best bands and artists, building on the city’s strong heritage of support for live performances.

approximately 150 concerts a year, featuring shows like Arlo Guthrie, Kenny Loggins, Judy Collins, Joan Baez, Kris Kristofferson, and the Kent Folk Festival, the Kent Blues Fest, Kent Reggae Fest, the Kent State ‘Round Town Music Festival, film festivals and numerous plays. For show dates, visit kentstage.org.

When owner Mike Beder renovated and expanded Water Street Tavern in 2008, he had two major goals: To add a full service kitchen and to build a stage area for live music. The restaurant Cajun’s Dave’s now offers Cajun and Creole specialties such as jambalaya, gumbo and etouffe, along with modern takes on classics such as pizza, fried chicken and premium hamburgers. The Water Street Tavern presents live music four to five nights a week. The tavern’s popular Friday night concert series features local and

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regional bands such as the Zydeco Kings, Rachel and the Beatnik Playboys, the Juke Hounds and Roger Hoover. The bands love performing at such a music friendly venue and patrons love the fact that the music starts at 7 p.m., allowing them to take in a whole night of music and still be home at a reasonable hour. On Wednesday nights, the Water Street Tavern presents some the area’s best blues performers, including Colin John, the Numbers Band, the Wanda Hunt and Ian Penter. Larry Sterpka plays every the tavern Mondays at 5:30 p.m., and the DanJo Jazz Orchestra plays Tuesday evenings. There is never a cover charge, so check out some of Northeast Ohio’s top musicians at the Water Street Tavern.

Stone Tavern A unique ale house with a live music venue and an art gallery located in historic downtown Kent. It boasts over a hundred varieties of bottled beers and its taps flow with European imports, Ohio ales, and select American craft brews. There are no televisions at the Stone, no cover charge, and its walls are filled with paintings from art shows hung every other month. Regardless of style, the art and music confidently reflect an outsider edge. On any given night, the area’s finest rock, psychedelic, metal, punk, and jazz bands support touring groups. Weekend shows typically feature multi-genre three-to-six act bills. During early hours and between live acts, two vintage Technique 1200 turntables maintain the vibe. And, every Monday night at 8pm the Stone hosts the second-longest running comedy show in Ohio. stonetavernkent.com

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Annual Music Festivals

These three annual events take place all over downtown Kent each year, and music lovers can float from venue to venue to see their favorite performers – for FREE! In April

Reggae Meltdown - Kent’s Island Music Festivall www.reggaemeltdown.com In July

Kent Blues Fest - www.kentbluesfest.com In September

Kent State ‘Round Town Music Festival (formerly “Folk Fest”) - www.kentstateroundtown.org

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Shopping Historic Downtown Kent Many of the classics of Kent have been around for decades, offering a solid array in their areas of expertise.

City Bank Antiques In addition to pocket watches, City Bank Antiques houses a fine selection of men’s vintage wrist watches and is one of the largest offered in northeast Ohio. Antique diamond rings in white gold and platinum, a large selection of sterling silver souvenir spoons, gold, silver and enamel thimbles, silver and gold coins, unique vintage jewelry, old books, Tiffany style lamps, large scale steam locomotives, cylinder music boxes, Egyptian ushabtis, and Native American points are just a few of the unusual antique items to be found in the shop. 2014 will be their nineteenth year in business here in Kent! www.citybankantiques.com

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McKay Bricker Framing & Black Squirrel Gifts Started in 1984 primarily as an art & picture framing shop, McKay Bricker has evolved into one of the leading picture framers in Northeast Ohio. Three Certified Picture Framers on staff bring over 80 years of combined experience to the shop. The unique gift shop features many local artisans and has many items celebrating the Black Squirrel, the unofficial mascot of Kent. You’ll be impressed by the many fair trade items, jewelry, home decor and photo frames, as well as one of the largest selections of greeting cards in the area. www. mckaybricker.com

Woodsy’s Music Established in 1972, Woodsy’s is an essential staple to our downtown, offering quality musical instruments, instruction, live sound production and lighting services, instrument repair, sound systems, and pretty much anything music-related. Being in business for over forty years now, this is the go-to place for local musicians, school music programs, event coordinators, and entertainers throughout the state. www.woodsys.com

The Works This shop has been in Kent for over twenty-five years. “We sell cool stuff,” says the owner, in reference to her continually-circulating inventory of merchandise. Carrying art crafted by eighty artists, nearly half of them from Ohio, you’ll find the work of Don Drumm, George Carruth. From clothing and jewelry to pottery and original artwork, you can easily spend a couple of hours in here, perusing their huge selection of great stuff!

Shopping New Options Included in the new development in Kent are loads of shopping and dining options.

Acorn Alley I & II At Acorn Alley, you’ll discover a renewed retail and restaurant experience where there’s something for everyone. Located in downtown Kent between East Main and Erie Streets, Acorn Alley text to read “Located in downtown Kent between East Main and Erie Streets, Acorn Alley is a pedestrian friendly development that offers cobblestone walkways and a welcoming mix of locally-owned unique shops and boutiques, art and live music, and special events. Craving something great to eat? Enjoy the local cuisine Acorn Alley has to offer at a variety of restaurants that range from wine bars to coffee shops and upscale restaurants to cafes and pubs. Or, simply grab a premium ice cream cone or bag of sweet, savory popcorn. No matter what your flavor, Acorn Alley is an ideal place to please a wide variety of tastes. For one of a kind shopping and dining experiences, make your first stop Acorn Alley and discover all Acorn Alley has to offer.

College Town Kent College Town Kent is a pedestrian-oriented shopping, office and lifestyle center just moments from Kent State University. In the heart of the historic district, College Town Kent features a unique blend of regional and local boutiques, restaurants and service providers. The Landmark at Kent, the newest residences in downtown, are expected to open in April 2014 and will feature 32 high-end, loft style residences and a street level Italian themed restaurant. www.collegetownkent.com

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Haymaker Farmers’ Market

Now we have more options than we ever could have dreamed we’d have in Kent – way beyond pizza and burgers. For a full list of options, visit www. mainstreetkent.org, but here’s a short list of options to tempt you

Cafés – Anthony’s Cakes & Café, Baked in the Village Café, Rise & Shine Café, Scribbles, Tree City Coffee & Pastry, Wild Goats Café Delis – Dave’s Cosmic Subs, Franklin Square Deli (40 years!), Jimmy John’s, Penn Station Favorites on Franklin Ave. – Pufferbelly, Ray’s Place, and Taco Tonto’s – all have been here for decades! Italian – Belleria Italian Restaurant Japanese – Newdle Bar, 157 Lounge (sushi) Mediterranean – LAZIZA, Troy Grille, Laroush

For 21 years, Haymaker Farmers’ Market in downtown Kent has brought a wide variety of locally grown and produced foods to the community. The market offers products from up to 40 vendors, free live music weekly, cooking demonstrations, and a $10 monthly match for SNAP customers who use their Ohio Direction Card at the market. It runs every Saturday on Franklin Ave. and Summit St., under the beautiful mural painted on the Haymaker overpass from Memorial Weekend till the last Saturday in October, from 9am – 1pm, rain or shine. The market is yearround, and moves indoors on Saturdays from 10am – 1pm, from the first week in November until the end of May, at the United Methodist Church at 1435 E. Main Street in Pierson Hall. Four OEFFA certified organic farms grow incredible produce for the market, three of them year-round with high tunnel production. Also available: baked goods (including traditional, vegan, gluten free); goat, sheep, and cow milk cheeses; maple syrup and maple products; honey and honey products; herb vinegars and oils, jams and jellies; dried herbs; preserves; salsa, dip and baking mixes; locally roasted coffee and beans; dried local tea blends; hot and cold prepared foods including local meats, eggs and cheese, and vegetarian and vegan, pastured meats and eggs; organic dry beans, corn meal, polenta, whole wheat flour, wheat berries; soaps and lotions, dog treats, garden starts, bedding and perennial plants, air plants, hypertufas, and more! For more information, visit haymakermarket.com or contact market manager, Kelly Ferry at haymakermarket@gmail.com .

Kent Community TimeBank Our new downtown boasts more than pretty new buildings and thriving commerce. The Kent Community TimeBank (KCTB) is redefining community and strengthening our neighborhoods. In a nutshell, a timebank is a modern system of exchange where members can earn and spend time credits instead of cash. One hour equals one time credit, no matter the service. It is not barter, nor is it volunteering. The KCTB has almost 600 members who have exchanged over 21,000 time credits to each other and the greater community. Anyone can join the timebank. Some of the services available are: graphic design, photography, resume building, massage therapy, homemade meals, cooking classes, dog walking, taxes and accounting, marketing, writing, tutoring, sports, yoga, window washing, travel advice, lodging, home repair, art lessons, transportation and child care. Merchants and organizations alike are able to earn and spend time credits. In Kent, you can get a burrito for a time credit (thanks to Taco Tonto’s), take a yoga class or get your oil changed for a time credit plus materials. Visit our homepage to find our more and create an account (it’s free and you need not live in Kent to join): http://kentcommunity.timebanks.org.

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There’s so much to do in Kent, all year round. Visit the KSU Fashion Museum, KSU Art Galleries, the Kent Historical Society, or Masonic Temple; take an excursion down the Cuyahoga River with Crooked River Adventures; enjoy the Portage Parks Hike & Bike Trails...or simply grab a bite to eat and do some shopping. Whatever you do, enjoy Kent!

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Looking for “The One” / How to choose a financial planner /

Whether there’s been a death in the family and you need help managing your inheritance, or you’re changing jobs and aren’t sure how to handle your 401(k) from your previous employer — you may feel stuck in a financial rut. That’s when a financial planner can step in and help you out of it. But knowing what to look for in a financial planner is just as important as getting the help in the first place.

ance plan for my employees,’ or ‘I own a farm, and I’m trying to figure out how to pass it down to my kids and grandkids,’ that’s not our area of specialty.” One of the best ways to find a financial planner you can trust, Hurst says, is to do it the old-fashioned way: Ask family and friends for referrals. If they’ve had positive experiences with someone, then that’s your best option.

Jesse W. Hurst II, Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and co-founder of the Millennial Group, says most people turn to financial planners because of a major trigger or event in their lives. “Most people generally come to us with a big question or concern,” he says. “Very few people come to us the first time just because they’ve been sitting around saying ‘Gee, I think I need to see a financial planner.’ ” If you have a financial concern, Hurst says the first thing you should do is seek a financial planner, but not just any financial planner will do. Look for those who have an “advanced designation” like a CFP, the primary designation for the financial planning industry. “There are some Certified Public Accountants that do financial planning,” he says. “And there are also some insurancebased advisers that do financial planning, and they typically have a designation called a Charter Financial Consultant.” You also want to make sure the financial planner’s area of specialty will address your specific financial needs. “At Millennial Group, we specialize in helping corporate people,” he says. “We help people plan for a successful retirement and help them manage their investments to get there. So if somebody came to us and said, ‘I need help with putting in a health insur86

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Another way is to do your research online with a program called FINRA BrokerCheck. Hurst says that the tool (available at www. FINRA.org) provides information about financial advisers, including their background. You can also see if any complaints have been made about a particular financial adviser. “And again, just because a complaint has been lodged doesn’t mean it was valid or that they’re a bad person,” Hurst says. “It might just mean that there was a misunderstanding, and you’d want to talk to them about how it got resolved.” Preparing for your first meeting with your financial planner is also important. Hurst says you should always bring any necessary documents, as well as any questions you may have. “One of the things that we do at our office is send out a list of documents needed to our clients or proposed clients before the meeting,” he says. “For example, we’ll tell them to bring copies of pay stubs, any investment statements and copies of any corporate benefit plans such as their 401(k) statement or any pension.”

Although the first meeting with your financial planner may be intimidating and you may not be sure what details to provide, Hurst suggests that you think about it like a visit to the doctor’s office. “The better information you give to the doctor, the better the diagnosis is going to be,” he says. “This will be no different than that. The more information you’re able to give that adviser, the better advice the adviser is going to give you.” One of the first things a financial planner should do is find out their client’s biggest questions, concerns and fears, Hurst says. “A good financial adviser is going to want to understand the client and what the client needs before he or she starts trying to solve problems,” he says. “How can I tell you what you should be doing if I don’t know who you are and what you’re trying to solve first?” Not only is it important for you to find a financial planner with the right qualifications, you also should find one who you feel comfortable talking to — and most of all, who you feel you can trust. “If you feel like that person is only asking you questions because they’re more interested in what they can get out of the relationship rather than how they can help you, you should be able to sense that,” Hurst says. / Writer Samara Sands is a senior at KSU working on her bachelor’s in newspaper journalism.

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Three Biggest Benefits of Hiring a Financial Planner 1. You’ll Have a Game Plan Your long-term goal is to retire when you’re 62 and have an income of $5,000 a month to maintain a standard of living for your family. “That’s what a financial planner will help you do,” Hurst says. “A planner will help you define that and determine if you have enough resources to be able to meet those goals and objectives.” 2. Ask Questions, Get Personalized Answers “You can ask your financial planner, ‘Am I doing the right thing? Am I on target to meet my goals and objectives?’ “ he says. “If you’re not on target, you can ask, ‘What changes do I need to make to be able to get to my goals?’ “

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“The risk would be maybe you didn’t account for healthcare cost or inflation, and now you run the risk of running out of money when you’re 76,” Hurst says. “And you don’t have enough money to live the rest of your life.” 2. Making Bad Investment Decisions “You might say, ‘A friend of mine at work told me about this stock,’ but you have no idea whether or not that stock works for you,” he says. The smarter choice is to ask a financial planner about it rather than invest your hard-earned money on hearsay, tips or rumors.

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Summit A Portrait of South Summit • 100 Years and Still Growing Strong

Norton • Barberton • New Franklin • Clinton • Doylestown • Coventry

Think South Summit First

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Norton • Barberton • New Franklin • Clinton • Doylestown • Coventry

Welcome to South Summit County!

t’s with gratitude and excitement that we have this opportunity to unveil the canvas upon which our business community has begun to paint. The South Summit Chamber of Commerce has been a business organization for well over 100 years. These years have seen great growth and experienced economic decline. Through it all, the character has grown and the resilience has proven quite rewarding. This area has a makeup seldom seen within business organizations — rolling farm lands, bustling businesses, crisscrossing rivers and canals, abundant highway interchanges, and recreational areas to rival any individual or business wish. With the generous support of our local businesses, our towns, townships and villages offer numerous events and activities for every family to enjoy. This is evident in the enthusiasm and civic pride throughout South Summit. Please return the support of our local businesses and “Think South Summit First.”

Our area of charge is comprised of the cities of Norton, Barberton, New Franklin, the villages of Clinton and Doylestown, and the township of Coventry. This area allows for a unique blend of locally owned shops and restaurants, along with national chain stores, automobile dealerships and grocers. Couple this with a first-class hospital, quality schools and libraries and your choice of religious venues and add a few major American manufacturers, and you’ll find that the South Summit area truly has it all. Our combination of business, industry and the sense of safety and community fellowship make our Chamber area an incredible place to live, work and play. We hope this portrait of South Summit County will invoke a sense of local pride and serve as a convenient reference tool to begin your search through the exciting South Summit County Chamber area. Sincerely,

Sherrie Sanchez President, South Summit Chamber of Commerce

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On the cover (from left to right): Kim Miller, Treasurer Tim Brenner, Vice President Sherrie Sanchez, President Joe Fazek, CEO Karen Ayers, Past President

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he city of Barberton is a diverse community with many exciting and interesting opportunities. During the summer, free concerts fill the evening air with music at Lake Anna, and we have some of the finest festivals in Summit County: the Cherry Blossom in May, followed by the Arts and Crafts Festival in July, the Labor Day Festival, as well as the Mum Festival in late September. In addition, Barberton offers many exciting recreational programs throughout the year to provide the community with enjoyable, healthy, enriching physical activities. From summer camps for youth to bingo for senior citizens, the Parks and Recreation Commission’s desire is to provide opportunities for all age groups to grow socially, physically and emotionally. For our senior adults, the Active Adult Center is located in the Lake Anna YMCA. In addition to bingo, senior citizens can come to enjoy billiards, arts and crafts and many more exciting activities. Speaking of the YMCA, it’s a state-of-the-art $9.6 million facility that opened in December 2007. It’s located northeast of Lake Anna.

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Created in 1996, the Barberton Community Foundation has made more than $60 million in grants to the city, schools and nonprofit agencies serving Barberton. It has also awarded more than $7 million in college scholarships. Speaking of education, the Barberton City Schools recently earned a rating of “Excellent” from the state of Ohio, definitely a milestone moment for the hard-working students, parents, teachers and administrators of our district. The Barberton Schools have recently completed some major construction projects. A brand new central middle school opened in the fall of 2011 across the street from our beautiful high school. U.L. Light Middle School was renovated and became an elementary building, and a new elementary was built on the West Side. In addition, post-secondary opportunities now abound in Barberton with The University of Akron and Stark State University both offering courses here. Enrollment continues to grow at an amazing rate.

Barberton’s downtown, adjacent to the 14-acre Lake Anna Park, consists of a live children’s theater, a first-run movie theater, many restaurants and local businesses. Since Barberton’s founding in 1891 by noted industrialist Ohio Columbus Barber, Barberton has been an innovative community in industry and new technology. This spirit of innovation continues to thrive. It’s a center of research for The Babcock and Wilcox Company’s Nuclear and Fossil Fuel Divisions and is home to PPG’s manufacturing of Teslin™, a synthetic polymer paper. Summa Barberton Hospital provides outstanding acute medical care for the region, and many smaller companies also play a vital role in Barberton’s economy. The people of our “Magic” City are loyal and committed to making Barberton the best community in Summit County. Any way you look at it, Barberton is a great place to live, work, dine and play.

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ocated in southern Summit County, Ohio, Coventry Township is a community surrounded by the lakes making up Portage Lakes State Park with a population of approximately 10,900 residents.

equalizing township: Town 1, Range 11, the township of lakes. As settlers came, the land was farmed and mills were built to utilize the power of the water. In the 1820s, the Ohio and Erie Canal changed the economy and lifestyle of the early settlers. The canal became a major mode of transportation, thus opening up markets far and wide for the

Coventry Township is on the natural watershed divide across the United States, the point where water flows north toward Lake Erie or south toward the Ohio River. The glaciers that covered this area many, many years ago left behind a group of lakes, an abundance of plant life, and all the essentials to promote wildlife. These acts of nature are a very significant part of our local history. The Native American Indians knew this area well and considered it to be a neutral territory for most tribes. Travel by canoe was the prime form of transportation. The main path of travel was from the great Lake Erie to the mighty Ohio River, accomplished by leaving Lake Erie going south, upstream, against the current on the Cuyahoga River to its southern point, where the canoe had to be “portaged,” or carried, across land to reach another body of water to continue south. When the white settlers discovered this area, they knew it was of great significance to the Indians. This natural dividing line was used in treaties to divide the Indian nations from the states. The first whites to settle within the territory that’s now Coventry Township arrived in 1806. The Western Reserve had been formed, and the Connecticut Land Company had classified Coventry as an

Clinton

he village of Clinton has a population of approximately 3,000 people and is located 13 miles north of Massillon. Clinton was laid out and recorded in 1826, three months earlier than her sister village of Canal Fulton. Clinton was incorporated in 1904. Rich in coal mining in the early days, 6

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crops and products of these early settlers. The canal system needed a steady, ample flow of water to fill the new channels that would generally follow the north/south route that the Indians knew so well. The original waterways would remain, but this new canal system would require more water flow. The natural lakes that existed at the summit of the great divide would be modified to supply this water, thus comprising the Portage Lakes that we know today.

the village experienced a “canal boom” up until the 1913 flood, which washed out the locks. A “gas boom” occurred in 1927, when the Bottler gas well was drilled on what’s now the Schilling farm. It was the first of several oil fields in this part of Ohio that became productive and are owned by East Ohio Gas. The citizens are proud of Clinton’s two long-standing traditions: the annual Memorial Day Parade and the annual Clinton High School Alumni Association

The canal system lost its esteem over the years as other modes of transportation developed, but the water supply was of importance in the industrial development of the area until the great flood of 1913 wiped out the system, ending the canal era. The Coventry area was mostly farmland, and cranberries were abundant near the lakes. Coal mining was a major business in the mid-1820s. As the general area became more populated, the lake area became a haven for recreation. Elite families from local cities made their summer homes at the Portage Lakes. Homes were built in the lakes area, and during the Great Depression era, many families made their lake cottages into year-round homes. The township government that had started around 1806 continued to provide the organization that a growing township needed in the 1900s. Originally Coventry Township included the Summit Lake area and the Rolling Acres Mall area, with the southern end of the Portage Path being near the center of the township. But over the years, large tracts of township land were annexed to the cities of Akron and Barberton. In 1995, after seven years of negotiations by township trustees, Coventry voters passed a historic agreement with the City of Akron and became the first township in the United States to stop annexation. Today, the same natural waterways that the Indians traveled are still the center of activity for the residents and visitors to Portage Lakes. The local government, the excellent school system and the natural beauty of the area continue the rich history of Coventry Township into the 21st century. Banquet. The village has celebrated with a Memorial Day Parade every year since the end of the Civil War in 1868, and the Clinton High School graduates (18941957) have been meeting to enjoy a meal and socializing the second Saturday in June since 1906. After consolidating with the Canal Fulton school district to create Northwest, adding numbers to this alumni group came to an end. However, two of the younger members have agreed to continue the tradition.

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The Ohio Veterans’ Memorial Park in Clinton, Ohio is dedicated to honoring Ohio’s heroes from all branches of service during all wars and in peace. Our goal is to HONOR all of our heroes and their families, REMEMBER the sacrifices made to ensure the liberties of our nation and to CELEBRATE the lives of our heroes and our own lives that we are afforded due to their sacrifices. The park is funded entirely by private donations. Funding has been provided by individuals, companies, civic organizations, churches, towns, cities and others who wish to say thank you to Ohio’s heroes. The park is located in small, historic Clinton, Ohio at 8005 Cleveland-Massillon Road (40 minutes south of Cleveland). The small country setting provides a serene and quiet backdrop for this memorial. The Ohio Veterans’ Memorial Park never closes, open 24 hours a day, seven days a week and 365 days per year. The park is lit at night and we encourage you to visit the park after the sun has set. There is something surreal about the park at night. The memorial park is comprised of several different memorials with more to be added in the future. For more information about the memorials and monuments at the park, please visit www.ovmp.org or call 330-772-2385.

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Norton

he City of Norton has a large, rentable Community Center, as well as 10 beautiful public parks within its borders for residents to enjoy. The following seven parks are owned and maintained by the city: Columbia Woods Park, Frashure Park, Helmick Park, Holiday Heights Park, Loyal Oak Community Park, Williams Memorial Park and Williams Peace Park. McCafferty Park is a city of Barberton park located within Norton borders. Silver Creek Metro Park, part of the Metro Parks, serving Summit County, is also located within the city, offering amenities such as a swimming beach, hiking trails and horse trails. Families are also known to visit the commercial Loyal Oak Lake Park for summertime swimming and beach fun. The city also supports a summer recreation program that provides children with a wide assortment of activities. Organized youth baseball, football/cheerleading and soccer are highly active in the city. The website, www.nortonyouthsports.com, started as a service to the community in January 2007, and it’s a great source for information on a variety of Norton Youth Sports organizations. The Norton School system enjoys a highly rated academic report, as well as

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he city of New Franklin (of nearly 27 square miles and founded as Franklin Township in 1817) is located on the southern edge of Summit County and has a population of about 15,000 people. City Parks Lakeside Park is located off South Turkeyfoot Road at Map Drive on twotenths of an acre. The park consists of a basketball court and a 1/8-mile walking trail. George Sisler Memorial Baseball Park, situated on 11 acres of land next to the Manchester Middle School on West Nimisila Road, is named in honor of Manchester’s George H. Sisler, the

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extremely supportive sport and band parental groups. The DARE program and Safety Town are actively supported within the Norton school system. Norton also enjoys the support of many community service clubs, such as the Norton Kiwanis, the Norton Women’s Club, the Lions Club, the Norton Historical Society and various garden clubs. Boy Scouts/ Girl Scouts and 4-H are also active within the city. Norton residents rely on several newspaper sources such as the daily Akron Beacon Journal, and the weekly Barberton Herald, the West Side Leader and The Norton Post Newspaper. Norton is popular not only for its quality of life, but also for its easy accessibility to major cities. With access to an active railroad line and with 12 miles of interstate intersecting the city via I-76/ U.S. Route 224, as well as state routes 21, 261 and 585, it’s quite easy to get around. At about 23 square miles of territory, the city offers a large expanse of land with a large-lot housing environment, but also enjoys many retail stores and manufacturing companies, and is home to two international headquarters. One of the largest attended events in Norton is the annual Cider Festival in late September, organized by a private committee and sponsored by 10th inductee into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Miracle Field is located adjacent to the City Hall. Rawlins Park and Maple Grove Park consist of undeveloped green and wetland spaces. Area Attractions Ohio & Erie Towpath Canal Trail has about three miles of trail through New Franklin, starting between Snyder Avenue in Barberton and ending before North Street in Clinton. The Towpath Trail is under the authority of the MetroParks, Serving Summit County. The Portage Lakes State Park, at 5031 Manchester Road, a Division of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources,

the Lions Club. Begun in 1988 by the Lions Club in the historic Loyal Oak area, it spread throughout the Loyal Oak neighborhood. Streets were closed during this special weekend to make room for the hundreds of visitors from neighboring communities. In 2008, the festival’s 20th year, the festival moved to Columbia Woods Park at 4060 Columbia Woods Drive. The larger and idyllic park surroundings will accommodate the growing crowds and provides more room to expand and enhance the festival for even more cider tasting and apple delicacies, games, rides, exhibits, contests, a gazebo for the concerts and, of course, the traditional gobbling up of the pancakes at the Boy Scout Troop 132’s pancake breakfast held before and after the festival’s kick off parade through the middle of town. As the city logo indicates: Come to Norton, a Growing Community.

offers boating, water skiing, swimming, camping, hunting, fishing, hiking trails, an astronomy observatory and wetlands. Winter recreation on the lakes consists of cross-country skiing, ice skating, snowmobiling, ice fishing and ice boating. The annual Portage Lakes Fireworks display, which draws more than 50,000 people, can be viewed best from the beaches of Turkeyfoot Lake. Franklin Park Civic Center Tudor House is a beautiful 20-room, two-story mansion that sits on 5.8 acres, adjacent to the Portage Lakes State Park, with frontage on the west shore of Turkeyfoot Lake. The Tudor House and grounds may be rented for weddings, receptions, showers, graduations and private parties.

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Doylestown

n behalf of the village, we welcome you to the “Top of Wayne County,” where all the benefits of rural life unfold at your doorstep, and major shopping, business, sports and entertainment venues are only minutes from our back gate. You’ll find that Doylestown is a place where summer concerts echo through tree-lined streets on Friday nights, and when the season ends, it’s replaced by the music of cheering crowds at Friday night football. Doylestown/Chippewa schools are a state-of-Ohio-rated “Excellent” system, with outstanding academic and athletic programs. Doylestown’s youth are a top priority, and dedicated volunteers serve in numerous extracurricular activities. We also have a diverse choice of fraternal and social organizations and, of course, a long and lasting history of spiritual foundation and opportunity for worship at numerous local churches. In Doylestown, you’ll find a business community eager to offer the best services possible, and customers are greeted by their first names. Many Doylestown business owners grew up here and always lead the effort in contributions that benefit the whole community. Doylestown prides itself on traditions and values. This is most evident in its statue of the Doughboy in the village square. It takes awhile for newcomers to understand the fierce affection locals have for this unnamed son of the First World War, but there’s something about this faithful sentinel that reminds us that this is a place where it’s okay to be sentimental about the past.

There’s more we’d like to tell you about Doylestown, but much of it you’ll discover on your own. In the meantime, be sure to browse our website, www.doylestown.com, for valuable information regarding life here in Doylestown.

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