T HE C OMMON G OAL
2011, ISSUE III
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Village Resident Opens Business in Kenmore Did you know that the majority of Kenmore Village businesses are owned by people who do not live here? This is not the case with long time resident, John Hulley. John has purchased the former Penny’s Hardware building at 2498 Elmwood Avenue as the new home for Hulley Woodworking, Inc.
styles, free standing or built in, as well as space planning, design, restoration work and repair. John and his company are the chosen craftsmen for the Darwin Martin house restoration wood work.
It was invisible ink that started John on his journey to be a master wood craftsman. To see a hidden message written on paper in invisible ink, the then eleven year old John held a match behind it. As he was reading the message the match burned too low and he flicked it from his burning finger. The match fell underneath his bedroom dresser which quickly caught fire. John then ran from the bathroom to his bedroom with dixie cups filled with water to douse the flames; he succeeded in putting out the fire but damage to the bottom of his dresser had been done. Soon afterward John asked his parents (who were unaware of the dresser fire) “May I refinish my bedroom set?” Surprised but happy for his interest in such a project, his parents consented and a passion for working with wood was born in John. Soon he began an apprenticeship in a cabinet shop where he learned about the many details and skills involved in fine woodworking and carpentry. After obtaining a college business degree, John spent several years working with wellknown furniture manufacturing companies then opened Hulley Woodworking in 1994. Hulley Woodworking can literally build anything from custom offices, kitchens, furniture of all sizes and
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When asked why he chose Kenmore as his new business location, John explained that his real estate broker, Michael Foster of Foster Real Estate, called him one day and said “I have something to show you. Keep an open mind.” The size and layout of the property were perfect and it’s only a moment or two from John’s home. “All of that, combined with the great services we have in the Village, made it the best choice.”
There are no dues or fees or obligations associated with the group; we do have a Conduct Statement that we strive to adhere to. We meet at 7:00 PM on the 2nd Monday of each month at the Community Center located on the corner of Mang and Wilbur Avenues. The meeting lasts an hour followed by great refreshments and interesting conversation; you’re welcome to attend. Please see the list of general meeting dates on the front page. KVIS is open to all people of any race, age, gender, religion, or sexual orientation. Please use this form to join or use our online membership form at our website: www.villageofkenmore.com. The information you provide to us when joining KVIS is not shared and is used for KVIS purposes only.
KVIS COMMITTEE MEETING DAYS BLOCK CLUB: 3rd Monday BUSINESSES/COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES: 1st Wednes-
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Big Kenmore Clean Up
Public Help for Public Spaces Mounds of litter, dried dead weeds, and dirt that have accumulated in the cold months are revealed along our business streets and public areas come Spring. People of all ages are encouraged to join in helping weed, sweep, and tidy all the public spaces around the business corridors this day. Meet at 9:00 am at the Village Green. Please bring gloves, broom, garden tools. Refreshments and bags will be provided. Volunteer hours are available for students; we will sign your forms or have letters available for you. Get the Stuff Out We are arranging for recyclers to be present in Kenmore for The Clean Up. The following items will be accepted at Wilbur Avenue in front of the Community Center and the Elmwood Public Parking lot (look for direction signs.) Electronics, Books, Cell Phones, Household items, Clothing, Eye Glasses. Please plan ahead and have your items ready for April 28th.
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The second annual Big Kenmore Clean Up will be held Saturday, April 28 from 9 am to noon. You may participate in the Clean-Up in two ways: By properly disposing of unwanted items from your house and garage, and in helping clean up trash, weeds from Village public spaces and business streets.
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day CHILDREN’S CONCERTS COMMITTEE: 1st Monday EVENTS: 3rd Wednesday KEEP KENMORE: 4th Monday KENMORE CREATIVE: 1st Thursday NEW RESIDENTS/WELCOMING: 2nd Monday PUBLIC PROPERTIES: 3rd Thursday PUBLICATIONS & MARKETING: 4th Thursday
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Become a KVIS Member KVIS membership is open to all friends and residents of the Village of Kenmore. You’re warmly invited to join. When you become a member, you get to learn about information like what’s included here and much more; you get to put your thoughts and ideas for Kenmore into action; you get to know really neat people; and you add to your personal legacy by helping create a better community for us today and for those to come.
ment. Should you have need of furniture restoration or are interested in quality workmanship for your home, church, or office, please contact Hulley Woodworking at john@hulleywoodworking.com. Please also visit the website at www.hulleywoodworking.com.
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Volunteers gather to Spring Clean the Village
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