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On Our CoverWestern Reserve Academy is leading the way to educate stu-dents and the community about the importance of properly disposing electronic waste and cutting back on the culture of consumption. Showing off the goods collected during a recent e-waste drive are Kevin Hoover, WRA Director of Technology, Bill Walsh and Billy Walsh. Photos are courtesy of Alan Doe. See story on page 4.

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2 ........... VIPs Get Their Hands Dirty To Make Schools Beautiful

8 ........... First Step of YDC Demolition Process Passes Council

10 ........ District Expenses Expected To Outpace Revenue in 2015

12 ........ League Issues School Report, Backs PIF Levy

13 ........ Stories of Resiliency, Shed Light on Coping with Life’s Struggles

14 ........ Annual Case-Barlow Harvest Fest Weathers the Rain

17 ........ Fall Craft Shows in the Area

18 ........ Black Friday Event Kicks Off Busy Holiday Schedule

22 ........ St. Mary’s Annual In-Home Cook-ing Event Benefits Charities

24 ........ Food Pantries Prepare for Increase in Need for Holidays

28 ........ Plant of the Month

See our “Hudson for the Holidays” section beginning on page 18.


VIPs Get Their Hands Dirty To Make Schools Beautiful

L10 VIPS GET THEIR HANDS DIRTYThird-graders from Patty Montgomery’s class pitched in for the McDowell Elementary spruce-up, including (left wheel barrow) Story Jones, (back, l - r) Ronald Kaczmarek, Matthew Kramer, Sonny Baxter, Caroline Von Ville, (front wheel barrow) Jenna Kline and Katie Heckroth. Photo by B. Pierson

by Bronwyn PiersonIf things look a little different at the

entrance of McDowell School this year, you can thank a few members of the VIP Parent Organization for the changes.

Suzanne Heckroth, Mary Lynn Woot-ers and Amber Kramer, parents of third-graders at the building, arranged for the maintenance department to remove 15 to 20 overgrown bushes and a 90-foot, half-dead tree at the entrance to the school. With money provided from the PTO, the women planted a dozen boxwoods and hydrangea bushes. Twenty student helpers from Mrs. Montgomery’s class contributed to the effort by spreading mulch, planting grass seed and putting down hay during their recess time.

This was not the first project tackled by the group and will not be the last. Heckroth and her yard tools have been volunteering at the schools since she signed up for the “Spruce Up Your Spot”

cleanup project at Evamere School four years ago. Continuing to trim bushes and pull weeds after the cleanup day, she

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past year. At Evamere, donated bulbs and mums were planted and mulch was spread by parents and students along with general yard cleanup. At Ellsworth Hill, the students volunteered to help during their recess time. Heckroth also repainted the wooden elementary school signs on Hayden.

With their eyes trained on East Woods Elementary and their next project, the group’s goal with the schools “is to make the outside look as good as it is on the inside,” Heckroth said. The help and “whatever-they-needed attitude” from the custodial and maintenance staff through-out the district has been invaluable. A bonus for the adults has been watching the kids work on the different projects. “I was so proud of these eight-year-olds,” she said. “They knew they were doing some-thing important and got the job done.” ∞

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L02 WRA PROMOTES E-WASTEVolunteers for the September e-waste collection event at Western Reserve Academy included (l to r) Max Forsyth, William He, Matt Peterson (WRA sustainability co-coordinator), George Theophilos, Joseph Wang and Lynn Wang.

WRA Promotes Responsible E-Waste Management by C.D. Mroczkowski

According to the Institute for Local Self-Reliance, Americans store approximately 75 percent of their obsolete electronics while waiting to find the best way to manage the materials. As the stockpiling continues, the rapid turnover of electron-ics is estimated to generate more than 2 million tons of e-waste each year.

Meanwhile, the Environmental Protec-tion Agency estimates that 70 percent of the heavy metals, including lead and mercury, in municipal solid waste landfills leaches from discarded electronics.

In September, Western Reserve Acad-emy (WRA) hosted an e-waste recycling drive that offered Hudson residents (and the WRA campus) a chance to discard e-waste responsibly. “We diverted from area landfills 6,575 pounds of e-waste,” said Matt Peterson, a WRA English teacher and co-coordinator of the school’s sustainability program. WRA has held the collection program before, but not for a couple of years. Peterson said that he hopes it can become an an-

nual event. Peterson said that during the extracur-

ricular activity, students volunteered to haul WRA’s outdated and broken elec-tronics from a basement storage area to trucks waiting at an on-campus drop-off site. The students also helped residents carry items from their cars to the trucks.

The loaded trucks took the electronics to e-Waste, an end-of-life technologies solutions provider in Hudson. “We break the items down to the smallest possible components,” said Teri Mino, who works in e-Waste’s client relations department. “We pull out circuit boards, separate plas-tic and send the components to vendors who reclaim the gold or copper or recycle the plastic.”

“We have a contract with the Ohio Schools Council where we pick up and process equipment for any school that contacts us,” said Mino. While e-Waste accepts household electronic discards, it primarily takes in equipment from businesses. “We have a focus on data destruction,” said Mino, “and will wipe all data and destroy the hard drives on both personal and business computers.”

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discarded computers, but also printers, monitors, TVs, VCRs, DVD players, stereos, cell phones, radios and gaming programs and stations. Parts of many items, like the glass in old cathode ray tube (CTR) monitors, contain lead. Some, like the button-cell batteries in toys and other small items, contain mercury.

“I think that more people are aware of the need to dispose of their electronics responsibly because there are precious metals in them that are reusable,” said Peterson. He said that reclaiming these metals could reduce mining in ecologi-cally sensitive areas.

“In the larger picture of sustainability and environmental stewardship, we talk about reduce, reuse and recycle, but the one that people tend to take most seriously, because it requires the least amount of personal investment if the options are easily available, is recycling,” said Peterson.

“We will continue on the recycle side, but we need to work to reduce and reuse, and that is going to require more than just being thoughtful consumers. The buying public needs to ask companies to design their products differently by letting the corporations know what they will and will not purchase.”

Peterson believes schools should encour-age a movement that has already begun, in which corporations manufacture parts that are interchangeable and less propri-

“When you consider the powerful purchasing demographic of teens,

if they can begin to recognize the impact of their consumption, all

the better.”Matt Peterson, WRA

sustainability co-coordinator

etary and products that are ultimately safer and more sustainable.

“At school, we have the responsibil-ity to help students understand that we need to move beyond the buy and break cycle, and that requires a different kind of design than the planned obsolescence that is common. From working with ado-lescents, I think they want to know that they matter. They start to realize that their daily actions, however thoughtful, have

global consequences. When you consider the powerful purchasing demographic of teens, if they can begin to recognize the impact of their consumption, all the bet-ter,” said Peterson.

Peterson said that WRA hopes to educate future community, industry and political leaders to think about the broader consequences of their actions rather than working by an ethos of convenience. ∞

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From the City

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Anthony J. Bales, City Manager

Over the course of 2012, the city has made great strides in economic develop-ment, working to bring new companies into the city, retain and expand existing businesses and, in the process, improve the Southern Gateway to the community along Darrow Road.

Construction is underway for the Ga-

bles of Hudson, an assisted-living facility representing a significant improvement to the site previously occupied by Waters Restaurant. Adjacent to the Gables of Hudson in the Hudson Corporate Cen-tre, a new Crystal Clinic Orthopedic Cen-ter will open in early 2013, and Primrose School will open its doors to serve local families by offering preschool education for children ages 3 through 5. The city is also working with JoAnn Stores on expanding and improving the Corporate Drive and Darrow Road intersection to make it safer and to ease the flow of traffic into the businesses along that stretch of Darrow Road.

Several years after Clarke Ford closed on Darrow Road, Collection Auto Group has purchased the property for a new

Volkswagen dealership. In order to ad-dress concerns regarding Collection Auto Group’s proximity to residential zoning, Collection Auto Group volunteered to place a certain amount of land into a con-servation easement to help maintain an adequate buffer of natural land. Adjacent to their development, Legacy Builders will be transforming a vacant building at the corner of Darrow and Barlow roads into its new headquarters and showroom.

While not along the Darrow Road cor-ridor, another project in the Southern end of Hudson is the Trails of Hudson, a 172-unit residential living facility for people 55 plus that is under construc-tion near the intersection of Darrow and Norton roads. This will bring additional housing options to Hudson residents as they become empty-nesters and begin to downsize. Also, the construction of Sea-sons Greene, a unique Eco-Industrial Park located on Seasons Road west of Hudson Drive, is well underway. Patriot Parkway, which will serve as the entrance to the new business park, is nearly complete, and the underground infrastructure is in place.

Not only are new businesses coming to Hudson, but current businesses are expanding. Recently, Universal Screen Arts, one of Hudson’s premier businesses, made the decision to stay in Hudson as it continues to grow its business. Having outgrown its current Hudson location, Universal will occupy a newly-constructed, 220,000-square-foot facility in Hudson Crossing Business Park. The facility will house the company’s distribu-tion center, call center, retail offices and screen printing operations. This project will transfer 119 full-time employees from Universal Screen Arts’ existing headquar-ters in Hudson Industrial Parkway and relocate 19 employees from a facility in Twinsburg. In addition, Universal Screen Arts owns its current building and has indicated it will lease the facility to an-other corporation, bringing additional jobs to the city.

Economic Development Director Chuck Wiedie has been an advocate for these projects and has been an advocate for change in the city’s development process to allow appropriate business de-velopment to occur in a business-friendly environment. Thank you to Chuck and the Engineering and Community De-velopment Departments for their work to facilitate these developments while maintaining the city’s high standards. ∞

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First Step of YDC Demolition Process Passes Council by Michele CollinsOct. 17 city council regular meeting

The Hudson City Council voted unani-mously to enter into an agreement for hazardous waste material inspection and demolition consulting services with En-vironmental Design Group, the first step in the demolition process for the former Youth Development Center property structures on Hines Hill Road. Although several councilmembers expressed their desire to move this process forward, Councilman Alex Kelemen held up the vote to start a discussion about the coun-cil’s future plans for the property.

“I think it is equally important to discuss what we want to do with the property. We have had a process to ask the public for recommendations on uses for the property, but we have not taken enough time to discuss what the city sees as the final use of this property,” said Kelemen.

Council President David Basil re-

sponded quickly, saying in no way did he want to hold up passage of the resolution, which would start hazardous material consulting services. He said he wanted to get the hazardous material removal report in early 2013 so that council could move forward with the demolition.

“There are 130 acres there. There can be more than one use for the property, but I think we have waited long enough and need to move forward with this tonight,” Basil said.

Councilman Bill Wooldredge said he agreed with Kelemen’s desire to have council discuss the use of the property going forward but felt it was important to pass the resolution that night.

In the end, all voted unanimously to pass the consent agenda, including the hazardous waste consulting resolution.

In other business, Richard Kelley, a resident of Winchell Drive, spoke in reference to the impending legislation to rezone a section of Darrow Road to be

used for a new car dealership in the for-mer Clarke Ford property. Kelley said he wanted clarification of the language used in the ordinance. He said he and other neighbors of the Darrow Road property want to be sure that the easement behind the property would remain zoned as resi-dential, as that buffer zone is what gave them piece of mind that the new business and rezoned area would not change their property or property values.

The city attorney said he would review the language and get back to the resident. A public meeting on this rezoning ordi-nance is scheduled for Nov. 7 at city hall.

School board member James Fields and Ed Devlin of the School Citizens Financial Advisory Committee spoke to council in support of Issue 64, the Permanent Improvement Fund renewal levy that is on the November ballot. Fields explained that the levy has been continually passed by city residents for the past 50 years. Devlin said his com-mittee supports the school in their ef-forts to continue to maintain the school buildings in the way they have over the years. He said funds from the levy go to improvements that will last at least five years, including roofs, sidewalks and technology in school buildings. Both Fields and Devlin stressed that the renewal levy will not result in any addi-tional taxes to Hudson residents.

Hudson resident Donald Tharp said he came to thank council for their previous decision to allow deer hunting in Hudson. He said he and his son had “reduced the deer population by nine” since 2011, when hunting was allowed, and that the two had donated meat to the Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry organiza-tion, which resulted in excess of 2,500 meals for the needy. Tharp encouraged other hunters to look into the organiza-tion and follow his lead in helping the hungry. ∞

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Permanent Improvement Fund Levy Hudson Schools

Issue 64, 1.5 mills RenewalNO NEW TAXES

About the PIF LevyThe Board of Education has placed a 1.5 mills permanent improvement, 5-year limited, RENEWAL levy on the November ballot. This renewal will provide $1,328,301 per year and will cost the community NO ADDITIONAL TAXES. PIF funds cannot be used for operating expenses such as salaries and benefits.

Why can’t you just use the Income Tax money?In 2004, voters approved an increase from the City Income Tax from 1% to 2%. 13.5% of the 1% increase was earmarked for “Community Learning Centers.” Not every Hudson school is classed as a “CLC.” Certain schools or portions of the buildings qualified for these funds because of the shared funds and use between the schools and the Hudson community. The City Income Tax is paying off the loans used to build Ellsworth Hill Elementary, the wing at the High School, which includes quarters for HCTV, and classroom additions and renovations to Evamere Elementary. Long term repairs and capital improvements in other school facilities, and technology in all schools, do not qualify for City Income Tax money.

How will this Levy be used?A minimum of $278,000 per year will be dedicated to technology replacements and upgrades that are mission critical to the new common core standards, on-line learning and state requirements for on-line student testing. In addition, the levy will be used to maximize the useful life of facilities and to target efficient, sensible and functional updates to grounds and equipment. The funds are also used to purchase new school buses.

How was PIF money used in the PAST five years?The district uses five distinct categories when expending PIF funds: Shelter, Safety and Security, Learning Environ-ment/Technology, Essential Services and Efficient Operations. To view the projects completed with PIF dollars since 2007, and to view the projects planned though 2012, please visit the District’s web site at www.hudson.edu. Videos: Join Business Manager Derek Cluse as he walks through the campus to show you how your dollars have helped the district keep our students and staff warm, safe and dry.

How will PIF money be used in the NEXT five years?The District has a five-year plan which addresses anticipated capital expenditures from 2013 through 2017. The projects are prioritized by year and by building. Other needs such as buses are also anticipated and prioritized. In addition, the District sets aside some of the funds for emergency repairs that may occur as the result of weather or equipment failures. The five-year plan is available on the District’s web site at www.hudson.edu.

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by Judy StringerOct. 8 regular school board meeting

Efforts to reduce costs, including per-sonnel layoffs and wage freezes, helped

the Hudson City School District get a handle on deficit spending in recent years, but Treasurer Kathryn Sines told the board that the district is on course

to begin spending more than it brings in again during the 2014-2015 school year.

According to Sines’ five-year forecast, which will be up for board approval on Oct. 22, the district is projected to spend $57.6 million in the fiscal year ending June 30 on revenue of $58.4 million. Ex-penditures will exceed revenue two years later as expenses approach $60 million and revenue inches up to $58.5 million. By June 30, 2017, stagnant revenue falls short of growing expenses to the tune of nearly $4.9 million.

Sines said the board has charged the district with maintaining a cash reserve balance that can cover at least 30 days of expenditures. While it appears HCSD can fulfill that mandate through 2016, anticipated deficit spending in the last three years of the five-year forecast will require it to dip into the reserved cash fund in 2017.

Depressed property values, which will result in less tax collection primarily for the district’s newest operating levy, is one factor contributing to sluggish revenue, according to Sines. The treasurer told the board the new five-year forecast reflects a $672,000 hit to annual revenue from the loss of property values in Hudson. “The total property value decreased last year by $7.8 million dollars, which affected that levy that we passed [in May 2011],” she said.

A modest recession of the state founda-tion funding is another factor. Sines said the forecast assumes that state foundation funding for the current year, ending June 30, will match the previous year’s funding but will trail off slightly in the following years.

“Right now the state is funding us on a model that is the bridge between the previous past funding [model] and what it will be in the future, and we don’t know what that future is yet,” she said.

Meanwhile, rising personnel, purchased services and utility costs are expected to drive up expenditures. Base salaries for teachers are frozen for the first two years of the forecast but are expected to increase 1.3 percent in the final two years once the

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current contract expires. The district por-tion of health care insurance premiums will jump by 8 percent each year, and the cost of purchased services, including expenditures linked to special education, and utilities will increase 2.15 percent each year, Sines said.

PIF levy Outlays for capital improvements and

other long-term expenditures also are expected to jump 2.15 percent annually over the five years of Sines’ recent forecast. Much of those costs, however, can be absorbed by the permanent improvement fund (PIF) levy if voters approve it on Nov. 6, she said.

The 1.5-mil PIF (Issue 64) is a renewal levy that will not result in any additional tax burden, according to Superintendent Steven Farnsworth. If passed, it will provide more than $6.5 million over its five-year term. The current PIF was passed in May 2007 and expires at the end of the year.

At the board’s Sept. 24 regular meeting, Business Manager Derek Cluse said the

PIF must be used for capital improve-ments such as roofs, wiring or plumbing, or items that last five years or more. It cannot be used to pay for things such as salaries or utilities.

Cluse said that when the previous PIF levy was put on the ballot, the board ear-marked $278,000 of the proceeds annually for technology investments, a pledge that the district has upheld. Recently, it spent $350,000 of those earmarked funds to make “major enhancements of the wireless infrastructure” that has “laid the ground-work for a one-to-one [device-to-student] environment in the classrooms,” he said. It also has helped the district maintain a six-year replacement cycle on computers and other technology equipment.

The current PIF request, if passed, will not be used for any new projects or new buildings, Cluse told the board. Rather it will be used to “keep what we have in good condition.” Board member Patricia Engelman suggested the board once again commit at least $278,000 each year to technology upkeep and improvements

that directly impact the district’s learning environment as part. The suggestion was drafted into a motion by President David Zuro and passed unanimously by board members.

Along with the technology expendi-tures, a detailed list of slated improve-ments, if the PIF levy passes, includes asphalt, concrete, roof and masonry repairs across the district’s buildings; the purchase of three new buses each year; and enhancements to the high school tennis courts and baseball field, as well as the bleachers at Lavelli Stadium.

Energy RecognitionHCSD was recognized for its energy-ef-

ficiency program with an Environmental Excellence Award from corporate partner Energy Education. In the first 20 months of the program, the district has reduced its carbon footprint by an amount equivalent to saving 31,000 trees or taking 220 cars off the road, according to the company, and reduced its energy cost per square foot to the lowest level among Energy Education’s 23 Ohio clients. ∞

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League Issues School Report, Backs PIF Levyby Judy Stringer

Everything you ever wanted to know about Hudson public schools but were too busy to ask – that is what can be found in a 147-page report compiled by the Hudson League of Women Voters.

In late September, the local organiza-tion released “Hudson: Know Your Public School District,” its first in-depth examination of the schools in 15 years, according to Vice President Bev Dorson. Last month, the league followed the re-port with a position statement supporting the passage of the Hudson City School District’s 1.5-mill renewal permanent improvement fund (PIF) levy, marking the organization’s first school levy en-dorsement in more than a decade. The

league only takes positions on ballot issues after extensive research, Dorson said. The district’s fiscal responsibility was evident, she added.

“They brought it home in several differ-ent ways, from the freezing of salaries to the staff reductions in a way that makes sense,” she said. “Administrators also really delineated how they would spend the money.”

PIF proceeds can only be used for capi-tal improvements and equipment with a life span of more than five years. Passage of the PIF renewal levy, Dorson said, keeps the district from diverting money from the general fund for building repairs and technology upgrades – expenditures that are necessary. If the district does not have

a PIF, the state requires it to set aside 3 percent of its operating budget for those kinds of expenses.

The league interviewed school admin-istrators, teachers and union leaders to compile its study, uncovering many facts and figures not widely known. At a forum to introduce the HCSD study, for ex-ample, many guests shared their surprise that the schools pay a hefty sum each year to have levy revenues collected by Summit County. In recent years, the county col-lection bill has topped $500,000.

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Residents Share Stories of Resiliency, Shed Light on Coping with Life’s Struggles

by Michele CollinsA panel discussion held Oct. 3 provided

attendees with a rare opportunity, the op-portunity to learn about resiliency, from a group of community members who had experienced terrible things and had come out on the other side. The panel believed by sharing their stories, they could en-courage others to handle their own life challenges through humor, faith, support and sharing.

Co-sponsored by Hudson Commu-nity First and the Hudson City School District, Stories of Resiliency in Our Community offered a detailed, some-times painful, look into the lives of the four speakers: Lynn DaCosse, parent/community member; Jeff Hildebrand, Hudson Middle School teacher/Western Reserve Academy coach; Kristen Gil-liland, Hudson City Schools counselor; and Tricia Reed, a former Hudson High School student. It also offered various lessons on how to handle these difficult situations and then move forward in life.

Gilliand shared her struggles with alopecia, an affliction that causes the loss of all hair, even eyebrows. She said that although she spent many nights wondering “why me?” she found solace in helping another person with alope-cia, a former student. She also said she gained empathy for students who were facing challenging situations and used her own situation to help them see that life is what you make of it. She said she uses her experiences to help children deal with their own problems on a daily basis and believes those experiences make her a better counselor.

DaCosse, a Hudson parent of four children, used humor and the support of her family to cope with the loss of her mother to cancer, her own breast cancer diagnosis and then her husband’s job loss and relocation to Ohio. Through it all, Lynn, a comedienne, said humor got her through the really bad times.

“I had to learn to allow my mother-in-law in my home,” DaCosse said to loud laughter. She said one thing that got her through her darkest days was to have faith that “this, too, will pass.” She encouraged community members to seek out support groups, or others who were facing the

same type of challenges, as a way to face and conquer their problems.

Hildebrand, a teacher at HMS and a coach for WRA, shared his experience of his brother’s death from a car accident while they were still in high school and a short time later his father’s unexpected death. Hildebrand said that many times he thought he would never be able to feel happy again, but through the love of his wife and his strong faith he is now able to help others through their difficult times.

Hildebrand formed a program, Hudson Leadership Academy, to help middle and high school students who were acting out. He often found their bad behavior was linked to unhappiness at home. “I had the kids look at a list of difficult things, the death of someone close, divorce, alcohol and drug abuse, friends taking drugs, etc. and then I had them raise their hands if they were experiencing any of these things. When they were done, I said, I have experienced every one of those things. I get it. But I am also here to say you can go on from it,” he said.

Perhaps the most moving of the speakers was Tricia Reed, a 2012 graduate of Hud-son High School. Reed said that while her friends worried about homecoming dances and football games, she lived

through her mother’s being arrested and put in jail for embezzlement. Then her mother passed away from cancer, and she later learned her mom also had been ad-dicted to drugs. She said she even lost her home and was sent to live with a neighbor who had her own problems to deal with outside of Tricia and her two brothers.

The 18-year-old would not have made it through those problems without the support of the Hudson High School guidance counselors and a social worker, who helped her “apply for like a hundred scholarships” and go to college. She said she is living proof, “that even if you don’t want to be resilient, you can be.”

At the conclusion of the discussion, a member of the audience shared her own story of dealing with a job loss and having to tell her children things would be dif-ferent than the idyllic life they had lived. She said those financial struggles made her children resilient and more able to deal with challenges in life, and that she, like the speakers, learned about what a compassionate community she lived in.

Hudson Community First and the Hudson City School District offered this program as part of their initiative to build community partnerships that help youth in Hudson make positive life choices. ∞


Annual Case-Barlow Harvest Fest Weathers the Rain

by Kim Garred“Weather permitting” could have been

the phrase of the day Saturday, Oct. 7 as Case-Barlow Farm (CBF) held its 15th annual Fall Harvest Fest. That, however, was not the case. With the refurbishing of the Wagon Shed and the opening of the second floor inside the historic farm

house, Fest-goers could enjoy activities inside as well as out.

“The weather was bad, but that didn’t dampen our fun,” said volunteer and board member Barbara Bos. The Fall Harvest Fest scheduled from 1 to 5 p.m. coincided with the rain. “It started to rain about 1 p.m., and then began to let

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up around 5 p.m., the same hours as the event,” Bos said. Several activities went off without a hitch (pun intended).

New activities as well as old favorites were available for visitors to enjoy. Crazy Rhythm provided toe-tapping music with Jon Mosey and Barb Withee playing guitar and fiddle. The Western Whirlers Square Dancing exhibition moved into the wagon shed and kicked up a little dust. Joann and Jack Grace provided hay wagon rides, while Birds in Flight Rap-tor Center engaged visitors in a close-up encounter with amazing birds.

Everywhere you turned there was an activity or demonstration. The fifth Texas Civil War Encampment provided a view of Civil War life. Johnny Appleseed, portrayed by Gene Shimandle, helped visitors make apple cider, while inside the farm house, Cleopatra Case, portrayed by Chandra Blazek, showed visitors around her home. Antique quilts were displayed on the second floor of the house, while in the kitchen the smell of fresh-baked bread made mouths water. Visitors could shake cream into butter and smother it on the bread.

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Honey, Pure Ohio Maple Syrup and Fair Trade products. These were only a few of many. Visitors were able to take part in “old-fashioned chores,” hand washing clothes on a washboard and putting them through the ringer, dipping candles, bread making and corn shelling. Living on a farm was hard work, as experienced by the visitors to the Fest.

Blacksmith/farrier Shawn Petries and chair caning and seat weavers, Jan No-all and Bill Heflin, shared their trade skills with everyone. Visitors were able to “milk” a wooden cow, and for the young’ns, stuffing and dressing a scare-crow, decorating pumpkins and seeking treasure in a haystack were just a few of the activities. There Merely Players Shake-spearean Teen Thespians performed. Hay wagon and pony rides were available; tours, food, vendors and more filled the farm for the Fest.

The exciting and flavorful new addition this year came in bottles. Case-Barlow Farm “Barlow’s Old-Fashioned Root Beer” made its first appearance in quite some time. Don Barlow, fifth in the family line to own and operate the farm would make the root beer in the basement along with his wife, Emily.

Jerry Varnes and several other boys were hired by Barlow in 1972 to help with the farm chores, driving tractors, harvesting crops and storing hay bales in the barn. Varnes recalls, “bringing in the hay was a hot and dusty task. At the end of the day Mr. Barlow would go to the milk house and bring out the bottles of homemade root beer. It was the best treat you could imagine.”

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Case-Barlow Farm has activities throughout the year, including the up-coming Doll House Exhibition. The exhibition will be held Nov. 23 through 25, and Dec. 2, 9 and 16 from 1 to 4 each afternoon. Tickets are available by contacting Case-Barlow Farm at 330-650-0591 or [email protected]. ∞

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Nov. 13Hudson Preschool Parents

Annual Preschool FairThe annual Preschool Fair presented by

Hudson Preschool Parents is at Barlow Community Center, 41 S. Oviatt St., from 6 to 7:30 p.m. This is a free and informative evening where parents can get acquainted with many of the area preschools, meet the directors, make ap-pointments to tour the facilities and take home loads of information.

The keynote speaker, Angela Marie Pace, an occupational therapist from Hudson City Schools, will explain the “Develop-mental Approach to Handwriting.”

The program is free and open to the public. Community members are encour-aged to invite friends and neighbors to join them for this informative event. ∞

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The Hudson Library and Historical So-ciety will present two sessions of “Create your Own Zentangle Christmas Cards” on Sunday, Nov. 11 and Sunday, Nov. 25. Both sessions will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Participants are welcome to register for one session.

Zentangle is a fascinating, new medita-tive art form that is fun and relaxing. It is an easy-to-learn method of creating beautiful images from repetitive patterns. It increases focus and creativity. It pro-vides artistic satisfaction and an increased sense of well being. It can be done almost anywhere, alone or in groups, without any special abilities or costly equipment. Pens and pencils will be supplied.

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Band ConcertThe Hudson High School Swing

Marching Band will present its Indoor Band Concert at 7 p.m. in the Hudson High Auditorium. Music from the 2012 marching season will be performed. ∞

Nov. 16 and 17The Diary of Anne FrankThe Diary of Anne Frank, a play dra-

matized by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett, will be presented at Hudson High School on Nov. 16 and 17, at 7 p.m. Tickets are general admission for $5 and are available at the high school bookstore. Based on the book, Anne Frank: Diary of a Young Girl, the story tells of the Frank family and friends’ day-to-day life as they hide in an annex building attic from the SS German Army.

The show is directed by Amy Foul-kes, a long-standing faculty member at HHS. The cast includes students Evan Carlson, Natalie Dalea, Haley Binford, Ethan Rosen, Nate Capanna, Rachel Baker, Chrissy Hallaman, Kate Field, Eric Rosenthal and Will Ennis. ∞

Nov. 15 and Dec. 11E-Reader Buying Guide

Hudson Library & Historical Society staff will go over the different e-readers on the market in an effort to help com-munity members decide which one is best for them and make sense of the different features and e-reader technical terms.

Several different types of e-readers will be available for attendees to try. The two sessions will be the same so those who are interested only need to attend one session. The events take place on Thursday, Nov. 15 or Tuesday, Dec. 11 at 7 p.m.

The library now has a growing collection of e-books available for download to most e-reader devices. Additionally, patrons can now check out NOOKs and Kindles at the Hudson Library.

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Fall Craft Shows in the AreaNov. 2 and 3 – Wayne County Arts and Crafts Guild Craft Show

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Fairlawn Community Center located at 3486 S. Smith Rd., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Artists contribute 10 percent of their sales to Stewart’s Caring Place and donate one item to the raffle.Nov. 11 – Fair Trade Fair and Bou-tique

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St. Michael School, Rappe Hall, 6906 Chestnut Rd. in Independence, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 24 – Eaton Estate Holiday Shoppe

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Doll House Exhibition and Toy Train Display

The third annual Doll House Show and Toy Train Display to benefit Case-Barlow Farm will return with all new miniature houses, room boxes and toy trains.

The displays will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. at the historic farm located at 1931 Barlow Rd. Admission at the door is $20 for adults and $5 for children. Some items will be available for purchase.

A limited number of advance tickets will be sold for a special preview party on Sunday, Nov. 18, from 5 to 8 p.m. See the rooms aglow with holiday charm; enjoy delicious appetizers and desserts along with a glass of wine. This unique event will showcase all the houses and trains in holiday splendor. Reservations are required and can be made by phoning 216-956-0848 or e-mailing to [email protected].

From Nov. 23 to Dec. 15, the exhibit may be reserved for private and group par-ties upon request. Contact CBF for times and discount admission prices.

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E.J. Thomas Hall, located at Univer-sity Avenue and Hill Street; Nov. 30, noon to 7 p.m.; Dec. 1, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Dec. 2, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. General admission is $4.50. Seniors are $4, and children 12 and under are free. Free campus parking.Dec. 1 – Holiday Gift Shoppe

Sponsored by Hudson Community First. Hudson Middle School, 77 N. Oviatt St. in Hudson, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Children shop the “Secret Santa” workshop in a secure, supervised and es-corted environment for fun and afford-able gifts for friends and family while the waiting adults enjoy the vendor/shopping area. Admission is free. ∞

CVSR Needs Volunteers for Polar Express

The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad (CVSR) is seeking volunteers to spread cheer aboard the Polar Express this holi-day season. Chris Van Allsburg’s Calde-cott Medal-winning book and its Warner Bros. film adaptation are about a young boy’s trip to the North Pole that revives his belief in the Christmas spirit.

On the CVSR trips, children clad in pajamas board the train in Akron or In-dependence and travel through Cuyahoga Valley National Park to hear the story of The Polar Express, enjoy hot cocoa and cookies, and sing carols on their way to the North Pole. At the North Pole, chil-dren see holiday characters, elves at work and Santa, through the train’s windows.

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Merchants’ Black Friday Event Kicks Off Busy Holiday Event Schedule

by Patty ReimanFamily-friendly holiday activities are as

close as a walk to – and through – down-town Hudson. The Merchants of Hudson

also promoting Come to Hudson for the Holidays on Nov. 23 beginning at 3 p.m.

And the Rotary Club of Hudson contin-ues its tradition of bringing Santa Claus to Hudson on Dec. 1.

While outdoor activities are plentiful and will go on no matter what the weather, attendees are sure to find a spot indoors to warm up as well.

The November event takes place on Black Friday, one of the largest retail shop-ping days of the year. With the late after-noon and evening timing of this Hudson event, hardcore shoppers have plenty of time to shop from pre-dawn until dusk.

Even window shoppers can enjoy stroll-ing along downtown sidewalks, which will be lined with candle luminaries that are traditionally lit by local Boy Scouts just before dusk.

“Luminaries turn downtown into a magical fairyland,” said Liz Murphy, owner of The Learned Owl book store and an active leader of Merchants of Hudson.

Downtown merchants will offer many specials to encourage holiday shopping, and some will have raffle drawings and refreshments

Carolers are invited to share their musical talents at 5 p.m. at the gazebo. The Western Reserve Community Band will provide musical accompaniment for carolers wanting to participate in an old-fashioned holiday sing-a-long, followed by refreshments at Keller Williams/Cher-venic Realty. Cookies and hot chocolate hit the spot after spreading holiday cheer! (Organizers ask that carolers bring flash-lights or battery-powered lanterns for

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reading the holiday sheet music, which will be distributed just prior to singing.)

During caroling, Christmas lights on the clock tower green’s massive pine trees will be illuminated and remain lit for the holiday season.

Just a short drive down to Case-Barlow Farm allows community members to take in the farm’s doll house and toy train exhibit on Nov. 23, 24 and 25 and Dec. 2, 9 and 16., from 1 to 4 p.m. Admission at the door is $20 for adults and $5 for children from 1 to 4 p.m.

Santa will be back and forth to Hudson a few times between Thanksgiving and Christmas. He and some of his elves are expected to arrive for the Nov. 23 shop-ping event and then return again on the weekend of Dec. 1 and 2.

“The Learned Owl is hoping to have The Grinch in appearance (in November), and we will introduce him to Santa,” said Mur-phy. She also noted that in December it is likely that various Christmas characters, such as Frosty the Snowman or a ginger-bread man, will accompany Santa on his Hudson visit and greet guests throughout the shopping areas.

The Rotary Club of Hudson sponsors Santa’s arrival by fire truck on Saturday, Dec. 1. Mrs. Claus will join him on the gazebo green where they will greet chil-dren and listen to their Christmas wish lists from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.

On Sunday of the Holiday Walk, Santa is likely to be spotted around the downtown shopping area, where his reindeer will stop and rest on the First & Main green for a children’s petting area. While reindeer rest, attendees can enjoy a carriage ride around the downtown area or listen to carolers.

Murphy said several groups come back each year to carol through downtown Hudson, and new groups also come.

“This year, the entire Girl Scout district is putting out the word to Scouts and their families to meet at 2 p.m. under the pergola at the First & Main green to sing carols,” said Murphy.

She also said Hudson merchants rou-tinely support charities through holiday collections. Hershey’s ice cream joins with the Marines for its Toys for Tots collec-tion drive. Howard Hanna is a drop off location for the Coats for Kids drive. The Learned Owl has a giving tree from First Book of Greater Akron.

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Holiday Events at a Glance“A Night to Remember”: Saturday, Nov. 3, 6 p.m. Seton Catholic School hosts its annual “A Night to Remember” gala event. Featuring a silent and live auction and dinner, the doors open at 6 p.m. on the campus of Walsh Jesuit High School, Wyoga Lake Road, in Cuyahoga Falls. The dinner begins at 7:30 p.m., and the live auction starts at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $75

each. For ticket information and more de-tails, call Seton Catholic School at 330-342-4200 or visit setoncatholicschool.org.What’s Cooking? Tour: Sunday, Nov. 4: The seventh annual What’s Cooking? tour, a com-munity journey featuring six homes, six chefs and six florists, is open to the public but re-quires advanced ticketing. Tickets are on sale through Nov. 3 at St. Mary Catholic Church,

the Learned Owl Book Shop and Acme mar-ket. For more information or tickets, con-tact Kathy Soltesz at 330-425-9575 or [email protected]. Sponsored by the Wom-en’s Guild of St. Mary Parish. All proceeds ben-efit local, national and international charities.Come to Hudson for the Holidays: Friday, Nov. 23, 3 p.m. Kick off the holiday shopping season with a trip to Hudson on the day after Thanksgiving. Special events begin at 3 p.m. Catch a special appearance by Santa and his elves, chime in with the holiday carolers downtown and watch the lighting of the lu-minaries at 4:30 p.m.Doll House Exhibition and Toy Train Dis-play: Nov. 23-25 and Dec. 2, 9 and 16, 1-4 p.m. The third annual Doll House Show and Toy Train Display to benefit Case-Barlow Farm will return with all new miniature hous-es, room boxes and toy trains. The displays will be at the historic farm, 1931 Barlow Rd. Admission at the door is $20 for adults and $5 for children. Some items will be available for purchase. For more information, call 330-650-0591 or e-mail [email protected]. Santa on the Green: Saturday, Dec. 1. A fa-vorite tradition in Hudson is the official arrival of Santa via a fire engine! Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus on the Gazebo Green, listen to car-ols, shop, dine and enjoy the holiday charm that Hudson has to offer. Santa will visit with children from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Those who want to visit with Santa should get to the green early to get a number. Sponsored by the Ro-tary Club of Hudson, www.rotaryhudson.orgSearch for the Christ Child: Sunday, Dec. 2, 4:30 to 7 p.m. “Search for the Christ Child” is a free, 30-minute interactive journey to find the Christ child lying in a manger with Mary and Joseph beside him. This year will mark the fifth annual production of “The Search for the Christ Child” at the Hudson United Methodist Church, 2600 Hudson-Aurora Rd. Guided journeys run continuously. Hudson Holiday Walk: Sunday, Dec. 2, noon-6 p.m. Activities for the entire family are fea-tured during the Hudson Holiday Walk. Visit with Santa and his elves, pet live reindeer, enjoy horse-and-carriage rides and partake of roasted chestnuts and other refreshments. Visit www.destinationhudson.com for a com-plete schedule of holiday happenings. Community Chorus Holiday Concert: Sun-day, Dec. 9, 4 p.m. Enjoy a holiday concert by the Hudson Community Chorus, accom-panied by East Woods Elementary School singers, at Hudson High School, 2500 Hud-son-Aurora Rd. Advance tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children under 12 and are available at the Learned Owl Book Shop and Acme market. Tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for kids at the door. ∞



Seton Gala Event and Benefit ‘A Night to Remember’ Set for Nov. 3

L12 OPT SETON SCHOOL GALADuring the Night To Remember event last November, Chris and Jessica Chmura en-joyed a specialty dessert that was auctioned and served to the table of the highest bidder.

Seton Catholic School will host its annual “A Night to Remember” silent and live auc-tion and dinner on Saturday, Nov. 3. Doors open at 6 p.m. on the campus of Walsh Jesuit High School, Wyoga Lake Road, in Cuyahoga Falls. The dinner begins at 7:30 pm., and the live auction starts at 8:30 p.m.

$5,000 tuition credit. All proceeds from “It’s a Wonderful

Life” directly support the faculty, staff and students of Seton Catholic School, an inde-pendent kindergarten through grade eight Catholic school. Located at 6923 Stow Rd. in Hudson, Seton has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a Na-tional Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. For ticket information and more details, call Seton Catholic School at 330-342-4200 or visit setoncatholicschool.org. ∞

With a theme of “It’s a Wonderful Life,” the evening includes prizes; chances to win weekend getaways and sports packages; and

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St. Mary’s Annual In-Home Cooking Event Benefits Charitiesby Patty Reiman

Heading into Thanksgiving and the win-ter holiday season, the question “What’s Cooking?” is on the minds of many party guests and hosts. The Women’s Guild of St. Mary Parish has several suggestions to

answer that question as it hosts the seventh annual “What’s Cooking?” event Nov. 4 from noon to 4 p.m. at various Hudson homes.

Local and national charities benefit from What’s Cooking?, which is the guild’s primary fundraising event. The 2012 fundraising goal is $15,000. Chari-table recipients will be chosen next May, but prior charities benefitting from the Women’s Guild generosity have included Seton Catholic School, Blessings of Por-tage and Summit Counties, Hiram Farm and St. Jude Hospital.

“We raise money not only through ticket sales but also through basket raffle ticket sales, silent auction items, and personal and corporate donations. Two

silent auction items this year are an oil painting by local artist Robert Crombie and an evening with Chef Brandt Evans of Blue Canyon and Pura Vida,” said Beth Gilliam, event co-chair. “We are always looking for new, worthy charities.”

“It is not only a fundraiser but a com-munity builder. It is not only a fun event to attend but to plan. Beth and I have co-chaired for seven years and plan to do eight,” said Mary Auth, event co-chair.

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St. Mary volunteers guide guests through the homes, culminating in food sampling, chef demonstrations and conversation in the kitchens. Homes can be visited in any sequence order.

“Without being too specific and giving away the element of surprise, there will be butternut squash ravioli, spare ribs, braised short ribs, scallop tacos and more,” said Gilliam.

The six chefs participating in 2012 What’s Cooking? are Jim Blevin of Down-town 140, Rick Carson of Nosh Eatery, Sean McMonagle of Rosewood Grill, Shawn Monday of One Red Door, Aaron Ruggles of Bistro on Main and Austin Stewart of Lager & Vine. Desserts, which are a new feature to What’s Cooking? this year, will be provided by Chick-fil-A, Great Lakes Baking Company and Diane Topper, formerly of Leo’s Reserve Inn.

Participating florists include: Molly Tay-lor Designs, The Greenhouse, Stow Kent The Towne Florist, Baumann’s Florist and Greenhouse, Alice Caniglia and the Budding Tree.

Basket raffle prizes, which are also part of the mix, include themes of All Ohio, Irish Blessing, Italian Delights, Soup for Six, Christmas and others.

Event organizers added two new fea-tures to the 2012 event: dessert choices at three homes and online ticket sales. Website ticket orders ($45 each plus a small convenience fee) can be placed at whatscooking2012.eventbrite.com, and tickets can then be picked up at St. Mary Church or at any participating What’s Cooking? house on the day of the event.

“This enables people from outside Hud-

son to get their ticket on the day of the event and not have to make a special trip to Hudson before the event,” said Gilliam.

This is a “presale only” ticket event and is limited to 400 guests. Tickets are also sold at St. Mary church, The Learned Owl book store and Acme Fresh Market in Hudson. Ticket sales close Nov. 3 and are payable by cash or

check in person, or by credit card online.The Women’s Guild will continue some

favorite features of prior What’s Cook-ing? events, including a take-home recipe booklet featuring the day’s tasty creations, as well as opportunities to chat with event chefs while they cook.

What’s Cooking? has taken place since 2006 when Women’s Guild members looked for a new fundraising idea to replace the Williamsburg Bazaar, which had “run its course,” according to Auth.

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Hudson’s Food Pantry, Area Assistance Programs Prepare for Increase in Need for Holidays

by C.D. MroczkowskiAbout 12 percent of Ohioans, or nearly

3 million families, lived below the poverty line in 2011, according to the Ohio As-sociation of Foodbanks. More than 20 percent of those families had children under 18, and almost three-quarters had at least one person working but were still unable to make ends meet.

“These reports only emphasize what Ohio’s food banks see each day. From April 1 to June 30, 2012, Ohioans made more than 2.1 million visits to food pan-tries, seeking help to ensure they could put meals on their family table,” wrote Lisa Hamler-Fugitt, Ohio Association of Foodbanks executive director, in an email.

Hudson Community Service Associa-tion (HCSA) began Hudson’s food pan-try less than a year ago, and according to Al Tingquist, a HCSA member who oversees the program, requests for food have increased every month, up from two families to 33, or about 90 people. Tingquist said that much of that increase came before word of the new food pantry spread.

With Thanksgiving and Christmas around the corner, HCSA members met to discuss how to prepare for increased demand. Along with celebrations, winter

brings a holiday break from the school lunch program, higher utility bills, in-creased gasoline consumption and, in some industries, work shutdowns. “We anticipate it [the need] will be more,” said Tingquist, “but by what number we

do not know.” Tingquist said that several groups,

including First Congregational Church, Western Reserve Academy and the Hud-son Post Office, helped with food drives, but he foresaw depleting that inventory by the end of October. “Beyond that, we will probably need a food drive or two, or to purchase food from our budget,” he said.

Martha Marsh, HCSA president, said that the organization has seen an increase in need every year since it began help-ing Hudsonites more than 60 years ago. Before the food pantry opened, HCSA issued vouchers for Acme Fresh Market, and it still does for perishables, such as milk and bread, and in emergency cases.

The Hudson Food Pantry is located at Rejoice Lutheran Church, 7855 Stow Rd. Nonperishable, unexpired food; paper products; laundry supplies and personal hygiene items are collected from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursdays and from 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays. Contact Tingquist at 330-655-7808 to volunteer to help sort items and stock shelves.

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L08 CITY AND AREA ASSISTANCE PROGRAMSStocking the shelves of the fledgling Hudson Food Pantry, located at Rejoice Lutheran Church, is a team effort. Helping the cause are pantry worker Linda Penn, board members Al Tinquist and Ginny Pillsbury and pantry worker Millie Carr. Photo by J. Stringer

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Nursing homes and hospices use CD players in quiet settings, lounge areas and in patients’ rooms, the group said. More players are needed so patients can hear music on a daily basis.

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members can distribute the items. To inquire about HCSA membership or to donate funds, contact Marsh at 330-653-6509.

Through its Helping Hands program, HCSA assists people all year. Program chair Mary Lou Morse, a HCSA volun-teer for 60 years, said the program has clothed children for school, helped fami-lies avoid utility shut-offs, paid for parts that students at Hudson High School’s automotive program used to repair cars at no cost, transported people to doc-tor’s appointments and treatments, and has done much more. HCSA gives local churches and other groups that sponsor holiday gift distribution programs the wish lists it receives from its clients, but the origination never discloses the clients’ names. Privacy is foremost with HCSA. To inquire about applying for assistance, contact Morse at 330-653-5727.

HCSA serves the entire Hudson school district, which includes some students from surrounding communities. School district social worker Julie Schultz said that the city schools have hosted a holiday sharing program for 20 years or more. “It takes place the Tuesday before Thanks-giving, with this year’s date as Nov. 20,” she said.

Each family eligible for the program receives a complete Thanksgiving meal, boxes of nonperishable food, paper goods, personal hygiene items, winter wear, socks, laundry detergent (donated through schools in the district) and a grocery gift card. Schultz said that Se-ton Catholic School, Hudson city staff, community churches, the PTO, HCSA and many others contribute as well. Families can participate on long-term or short-term need. Schultz welcomed any Hudson school district family in need of assistance to contact her at [email protected] or at 330-653-1443, her confidential direct line and voicemail.

People in need of assistance living out-side the Hudson City School District can contact The Emergency Assistance Center (TEAC), which provides assistance to

northern Summit County and adjoining communities.

“Historically, the last quarter of the year is the busiest for food pantries,” said Joyce Hunt, TEAC executive director. The holi-days often move people to reflect on their good fortune and inspire them to donate financially, she said. These funds make up almost three quarters of TEAC’s annual operating budget. Having begun as the Hunger Center in 1992, the organization receives no federal funding.

Hunt said that TEAC reviews its client list in October and from the statistics asks groups to consider sponsoring a food drive or making financial gifts to accom-modate Thanksgiving baskets. TEAC coordinates with parents to create holiday wish lists for their children and then ful-fills the wishes through its Adopt a Family program for groups and individuals.

TEAC serves about 400 clients monthly, and the list continues to grow, Hunt said. In addition to emergency food assistance, TEAC provides personal hygiene items and clothing. “Although many clients are from northern Summit County, we also serve clients that live in Cuyahoga County,” said Hunt.

The food pantry is located at 10333 Northfield Rd., Unit 74D, in Northfield. Hours are 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday. “We try to schedule food distribu-tion between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.,” said Hunt, “but we offer flexibility to those

who cannot come during those hours.”For assistance, contact TEAC at 330-

467-7945. To donate or volunteer, visit teacenter.org. TEAC offers PayPal for online donations.

The United Way provides another valu-able resource with its 2-1-1 service, Hunt said. Just pick up the phone, dial 2-1-1 and enter your ZIP code. The service will provide a list of resources in your area for assistance with food, utilities and other social services. ∞


L17 TOTScott Beskid and his sons (l to r) Nathan, 10, and Johnny, 8, pose in front of the Game Truck, which is owned and operated by Scott and his wife, Tina.

talk of the town by Nikki Custy

October in Hudson was full of activity with fall harvest festivals, the HeART of Hudson Art Walk and many Halloween-related events. For the 40th year in a row the Hudson Jaycees put on the Hudson Haunted House to the delight (and fright) of many. This Hudson fixture is one of many fundraising events hosted by the Jaycees, allowing them to donate funds to worthy causes such as area food banks, the Hattie Larlham Foundation and Toys for Tots as well as the Hudson City Schools, police department, EMS and parks and recreation.

Unlike most haunted houses in the area, the Hudson Haunted House also offers a tamer version, aimed at families with younger children. Wayne and Megyn Nygard brought their children Tyler, 6, and Riley, 4, to one of the “family-friendly” Sunday matinees at the Hudson Haunted House. “The kids had a great time,” said Megyn. “The lights were on, the masks were off, and the ‘ghosts’ and ‘goblins’ were handing out candy. It was great to be able to bring them somewhere for a ‘haunted house’ experience that was not too scary.”

This time of year is a time for football fans to cheer on their favorite team. For one Hudson family, this meant attending the University of Michigan “fan day” in Ann Arbor, Mich. Jimmy and Carlene Fliss and their sons James, John Paul and Luke tailgated in the parking lot of the “Big House” and then attended an autograph session with the U of M play-ers while the pep band and cheerleaders entertained the crowd. “The highlight for most fans was the practice session put on

by select players with Coach Brady Hoke to lead the session,” said Carlene. “Our boys’ favorite part was playing football, run-ning on the field and making ‘touchdowns’ in the actual end zone at the Big House.”

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For Scott and Tina Beskid, combining business and pleasure took the form of a GameTruck franchise. In case you have not seen the GameTruck around town, it is a mobile video game party that comes to you. “People love the convenience factor of GameTruck,” said Scott. “No matter the weather, we just need a place to park to host the ultimate video game party.” The Beskids have lived in Hudson for three years with their sons Nathan, 10, and Johnny, 8. Prior to operating GameTruck, Scott was a social worker and a stay-at-home dad. For more information visit gametruckneo.com.

Last month Hudsonite Laurel Held, along with Ayeshah Douglas, Michelle Moye, Isabella Tuma and Wendy Mor-gan, performed the music of Eva Cassidy at a fundraiser for the Women’s Endow-ment Fund (WEF) of Akron Community Foundation. Cassidy, a singer and guitar player who performed jazz, blues, folk, gospel and pop music, died in 1996 of cancer at the age of 33. She was relatively unknown in her lifetime, but an album compiled after her death eventually went platinum. “The costumer at Carousel Dinner Theatre introduced me to Eva Cassidy when I was working in the cos-tume shop and I was so inspired by her voice and her story, I wanted to create something that honored her memory,”

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L16 TALK OF THE TOWNThe Fliss family, Carlene and Jimmy and their sons (l to r) James, Luke, and John Paul, give a thumbs up for the University of Michigan during fan day.

said Held. The WEF awards grants to “in-spire, empower and educate” women and girls throughout Ak-ron and all of Summit County. The founda-tion aims to raise $2 million in 2013, the 20th anniversary of the fund.

Last month Gina Bishop he ld one o f h e r b i annua l “HomeGirl” barn sales, offering vin-tage finds, home ac-cessories and “upcy-cled” furniture at her Hudson home. “It’s a monster,” said Bishop of her barn sales. “It has really, really taken off more than I ever thought. Now we get thousands of people to come.”

Congratulations to Emma Kurtz on win-ning the “medium pony championship” at the 67th annual Pennsylvania Nation-al Horse Show last month. Kurtz also won the Pony Rider Sportsmanship award and the Pony Hunter Winner’s Stake for her high score of the day on the horse “Grand All Over.”

Congratulations to Erika Lester on be-ing named athlete of the week after her first collegiate tennis match at Malone University.

Congratulations to teacher Steve VanderSchie, a fifth-grade language arts and social studies teacher at East Woods Elementary School. VanderSchie was among 20 area teachers who were honored last month as members of Sum-mit County’s 2012 “all-county teaching team.”

Kudos also to Denison University senior Aaron Bennett, who was named a senior fellow of philosophy, and Kathleen A. McCallops, who has been selected for membership in the St. Lawrence Uni-versity chapter of Psi Chi, the national psychology honorary society. McCal-lops graduated from Western Reserve Academy.

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Rush for a Cause Raises Money To Help Injured

Young Athletesby Dick Jansik

Hudson High School football players joined other teams from the region in the second annual Rush for a Cause in August. The event took place at Brecks-ville-Broadview Heights High School and raised money to support catastrophically-injured student athletes across Ohio.

It was the injury to Kory Wiita of High-land Medina High School that spurred Brecksville-Broadview Heights football player Matt Galland to start the Rush for a Cause charity. Wiita, who is paralyzed, is one of the two injured athletes to receive help from Rush for a Cause. Michael Cantu, a Brecksville-Broadview Heights student, is the second athlete to be helped. Cantu was injured in a gym accident

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Solidago, or goldenrod, is a wildflower perennial and member of the aster family found throughout North America along highways, prairies, meadows and even gardens. Goldenrod has the unique ability to crossbreed, resulting in more than 130 identified species in North America alone. Not considered garden-worthy in North America, the plant gained popularity after local varieties were introduced to Euro-pean gardeners, who embraced the plant.

The name Solidago means “to make whole,” and the plant was once used to treat various ailments from slow healing wounds to kidney and upper respiratory problems. Popular with Native Americans and early settlers, the plant was used as a healing tea and referred to as the “Sun Medicine plant.” It was used by the Penn-sylvania Dutch, Hopi and Navajo as a way to dye fabric and paint.

In folklore, goldenrod is considered good luck, especially if a plant blooms

near your house, and was also worn into battle as a sign of protection. A source of rubber during the early tire production years, Henry Ford gave his friend Thomas

Edison a model T with tires made from the plant. When synthetic rubber was invented, goldenrod-based rubber disap-peared.

Goldenrod is considered a weed by many, and blamed, incorrectly, for hay fever. It is actually the ragweed plant, also a late summer-fall bloomer, that is the cause of the annoying pollen. Pollen from the goldenrod plant is too heavy to be spread by the wind and relies on insects for pollination. The glorious, golden flow-ers of the plant are small, but they bloom in a dazzling cluster which brings beauty to the fall garden and attracts more bees, butterflies and insects than most. Honey created during the goldenrod season is darker and claimed to be the best. A few rare varieties offer white blooms, but most reflect the color which gave the plant its name. With a long bloom time, the flow-ers are great for arrangements, both fresh and dried.

Although the wild varieties seem to grow anywhere, the hybrid versions are better for gardens. Hybrids are less weedy, have longer and fuller blooms, and are more compact. Easy to grow, these drought-resistant and hearty plants prefer full sun, although they will toler-ate part-sun and shade and well-drained, poor-to-average soil. If the soil is too rich, the plant may take over the area and provide few blooms. Do not fertilize as it may encourage leggy growth. Hybrids may need to be split every few years, and this can be done in the spring or fall.

This plant is a perfect addition to a wildflower or cottage garden. Propaga-tion is not recommended by seed, and gardeners should acquire through cut-tings or plant division. This plant has few problems in the garden and is deer- and rabbit-resistant.

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Independence Sees Decrease in

Deer-Vehicle Wrecks After Allowing Hunting

by Sue WaltonOhio’s deer archery season began last

month, and at least one local community has seen a drop in vehicle-versus-deer collisions since it began allowing hunters within its borders.

Hunters in Independence harvested about 96 deer during the 2011-2012 season, up from 90 the previous year. Since the start of its hunting program, Independence has seen an overall decrease in vehicle-deer collisions: 113 wrecks in 2007; 85 in 2008; 76 in 2009; 51 in 2010; and 70 in 2011.

Hunting licenses are required by the state, which oversees and regulates the sport. “We have laws that everyone must abide by,” said Jamey Graham, spokeswoman for the Ohio Division of Wildlife’s District 3, which encom-passes Northeast Ohio. However, none of Ohio’s laws will supersede a city or town-ship ordinance on bans or restrictions, she said. In other words, each community decides whether to allow hunting within its borders.

“Cities can set limits and restrictions within the city,” Graham said, adding that local ordinances cannot conflict with state laws.

Most communities prohibit hunting on public lands, and many require hunters to get written permission from owners before hunting on private property. Many cities and townships also require extra permits and classes for first-timers.

Wildlife division biologists work with communities to promote safe hunt-ing, Graham said. In District 3, which includes 19 counties, Summit and Cuyahoga are among those that have the biggest problem with deer in urban areas and need a means to control the animals, she said. Medina County’s need is not as great, she said, adding that there seems to be more open space in the county for the animals.

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A finished basement will increase the living space in your home at a fraction of the cost of constructing a new addi-tion, all the while increasing the value of your home.

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If your basement has leaks, cracks or other shortcomings, it could cause a whole lot of damage to your newly fin-ished basement. You do not want your basement to get wet, but if it does, you do not want it to get ruined.

The truth of the matter is that almost all basements will leak at some point. The question is: when?

Prepare Before RemodelingTo prepare your basement for finish-

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cern; water vapor can also cause prob-lems. A wet or damp basement is unsuit-able for finishing. This moisture will get into the build-ing mater ia l and cause mold, mildew, rot and unpleasant

odors in your basement. Such condi-tions will damage floor coverings, fur-niture and personal items.

Basement Environment ProductsBefore committing to a basement-

remodeling project, be sure to learn more about the products and services the company has to offer.

The company should offer products that address moisture, dampness and humidity, problems affecting the base-ment walls, floors, windows, window wells and other basement components.

The products should help protect your basement finishing investment, while creating a dry, comfortable living space. Your basement should be as dry and comfortable as the rest of the house.

Ohio Basement Systems represents the very best in product innovation, quality energy efficient finishing products to fit your home. Ohio Basement Systems is lo-cated in Twinsburg, a division of Tomor-row’s Home Solutions. 888-381-1091. www.ohiobasemntstp.com.

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SERVICE DIRECTORY

To Place a Listing in the Service Directory Call 330-659-0303

ROOFINGDUN-RITE ROOFINGResidential contractors. New construction, additions, windows, siding, gutters, roofing. Licensed, Bonded, Insured. Financing Available. www.calldunrite.com 330-650-5322

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

A & B ROOFINGResidential contractor. Windows, siding and gutters. We are family owned & operated. Licensed, Bonded and Insured. 330-656-1641

WATERPROOFINGACE BASEMENT WATERPROOFINGSpecialize in basement waterproofing & structural repair. Done right from the outside. No sump pumps. Family owned/oper. since 1981. Free est. 440-582-4850/440-237-3373

PB&C WATERPROOFINGStructural repairs. Certified,backed by manufacturer’swarranty. Certified sewerinstaller. 440-838-5698

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

MICHAEL'S WORKSHOP INC.For all your electrical needs Insured, Ohio Elec. Lic. #37155 See us at michaelsworkshop.com Bath resident. 330-664-0755

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

HOME IMPROVEMENTPINNACLE BUILDING & CONTRACTORSDesigner of additions, kitchens, baths & basements.Licensed/bonded/insured440-838-5698

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

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

CREATIVE PAINTERS.NETYour hometown interior/exterior, wallpaper removal, deck & aluminum siding/cabinet refinishing company. Fully insured. Free estimates. 330-650-9045

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

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

BANKRUPTCYNE OHIO BANKRUPTCY ASSOCIATESStop garnish/disconnectBankruptcy $895 atty fee$295 down to file petitionFree Consult, 330-499-1965

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

CONCRETE WORKSAL’S CONCRETE CO. 440-746-9788All Types of Concrete Work. Color Stamped Concrete, Driveways, Walks, Patios, Parking Lots. A+ BBB Member. No Subcontractors. Licensed, Bonded, Insured. Sals-Landscaping.com

DECKS AND PATIOSCUSTOM DECKS BY KLASSIC 330-468-3476Wood or low maintenance materials available. Free in-home estimates. Attention to finished details. Licensed, bonded, insured. BBB mem-bers. Visit us online www.klassicdecks.com

WOODLAND DECK COMPANYEscape to your own private backyard paradise. Call us to start your deck, pergola, or sunroom. 888-401-0150or visit us at woodlanddeck.com

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

Real Estate & Employment

For Rent: Safe dry winter storage, Joe, 216-214-2748.Help Wanted: Friendly, caring and reliable personality for reception and administrative work at local Physical Therapy clinic. Part time, evening hours, 2-3 days weekly. Please fax resume to 330-659-4052.Landscape Help Wanted: Full- or part-time, experience preferred, must have transportation. A full-service landscape company. 330-659-3396.

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

A & B Roofing .........................................10Angle, Zaebst & Associates ..........................6Antiques on the Square.............................16Aqua Clear ..............................................28Ardent Piano ...........................................30Callahan’s Carpet One ...............................7Cambridge Jewelers ..................................18Cleveland Clinic ..............Inside Front CoverCoppersmith Roofing ................................14Crown Granite and Marble......................30D.O. Summers Cleaners ...........................15DeMarco’s School of Music .......................20DMD Chauffeur Service ..........................17Fair Trade/Rhodes ....................................22Garth Andrews Company ...........................4Givits Thrift & Recycle .............................29Heather’s Heat & Flavor ..........................21Hershey’s of Hudson .................................22Hudson Chamber of Commerce ................19Hudson City School District .......................9Hudson Collision Center ..........................12Hudson’s Restaurant .................................27In Style Accessories ...................................15LifeCenter Plus ..........................................5

Lulu’s Yogurt with a Twist ........................21Mature Services........................................15Merchants of Hudson ...............................19Metro Parks Serving Summit Co. ...............3Michael’s Workshop, Inc. ............................6Molly Taylor Designs ................................23Ohio Basement Systems ......................26, 30Ohio Institute of Medical Hypnosis ...........24Old Trail School .........................................2Olive My Heart ........................................22Pine Tree Barn .........................................25Prudential/Highley .....................Back CoverQuick Clean Mobile Grooming, Inc. .........32Riverview House ......................................30Sampler in Hudson, The ...........................18Sasak Landscaping ...................................14Slodov, Andrew DDS .................................8Standing Rock Gallery .............................21Studio 76 Kitchens & Baths Inside Back CoverSuncrest Gardens .....................................10Turle’s Gym ..............................................11Univ. Hospitals Dept. of Dermatology ......13Veterinary Center of Hudson ....................12Western Reserve Music .............................23

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Country Bargain ads are $5 and will be printed in the Hudson Life and ScripType magazines of Bath, Twinsburg, Richfield, Independence, Brecksville, Sagamore Hills, Broadview Heights and Hinckley for a total circulation of 58,800. Listings are limited to 20 words and residents, not businesses or paid services. We must receive these by the 5th of the month. Please mail to: Country Bargains, c/o ScripType Publishing, 4300 Streetsboro Rd., Richfield 44286.

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For Sale: 1975 BMW Motorcycle R9016 Classic, 38K, full dress vetter fairing w/skirts, new tires, shield, battery, tune-up, $5,800 OBO, 440-526-5363.For Sale: vintage trains, Lionel, American Flyer, IVES, also buying singles and whole collections, call Bill 330-322-9888.For Sale: This-End-Up furniture, two twin beds and student desk can be lofted or bunked, $85, 330-278-2265.For Sale: entertainment center, 59"Hx50"Wx21"D, glass doors w/storage, holds 32" TV, $100; Aiwa stereo 3CD changer, dual cassettes, $60, 216-798-5543.For Sale: woman's leather jacket $35; apt-size kitchen set, $80; stained-glass lamps, supplies, BO; 2 colonial step end tables, $50 ea, 216-524-4109.For Sale: small electric saw, $25; sander, $25, 440-526-2874.For Sale: four studded snow tires 2156516, used on Odyssey four winters, $40 ea. OBO; white storm door 32x80, $30 OBO, 330-278-2618. For Sale: washer, dryer & storage; 5-piece patio table; dinette table w/6 chairs; Dora battery quad ride-on; toddler princess bike, 440-409-5423.For Sale: Home Decorators Collection white 2-drawer Oxford writing desk, 47", $85; twin white-wood Carolina headboard, $65; both like new, 440-292-7547.For Sale: glass-top lamp table, shade included, $20; 3 upholstered chairs, multiple colors, $35, 216-524-1388.For Sale: entertainment cabinet, includes 21" TV & VCR, $150, 2 oriental wall pictures, 36x36 $20, 36x40 $35, 216-524-1388.For Sale: 2 small lamps, pink trim, included 2 pink pillows, $35; white hanging lamp, blue trim, $20, 216-524-1388.For Sale: skis, poles, boots, ladies 10, $75; karate pads, child's small, vest helmet, shins, forearms, $40; riding boots, child's 5, $10, 440-526-5399.

First Congregational Church47 Aurora Street, Hudson 330-650-4048 www.hudsonucc.org Senior Pastor: Rev. Dr. Peter Wiley, Sunday worship at 9, 10:30, and 11:59 a.m. Sunday school and crib care offered at the 9 and 10:30 a.m. services. Crib care only for children 2 and under for the 11:59 a.m. service. Christian education opportunities for all ages.

First Presbyterian Church of Hudson, PC(USA)21 Aurora St., Hudson. 330-607-0856, www.FPChudson.org. Pastor: Rev. E. Sue Tinker. Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m.

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Zonta Club of Hudson The Zonta Club of Hudson will meet 7

p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, at Barlow Com-munity Center, 41 S. Oviatt St. in Hudson. The meeting is open to the public.

Zonta International, a mostly female organization, is committed to advancing the status of women worldwide. The or-ganization’s goal is to improve the legal, political, economic, educational, health and professional status of women at the global and local levels through service and advocacy.

For information about the Zonta Club of Hudson, call Anne Marie Smith at 440-715-5332 or e-mail: [email protected]. Visit Zonta International at zonta.org. ∞

Organizations: We encourage organizations to send us information about up-and-coming events. The deadline is the 15th of each month. Please submit information typed with organization name, contact person and telephone number. Articles must be limited to 250 words. They may be e-mailed to [email protected] or mailed to our office.

For Sale: Toro electric start 16-inch lightweight snow blower, easy to use, VG condition, $125, 330-523-7034.For Sale: 2008 Ariens snow blower, model 921002 with w/electric start and snow thrower cab, used one season, $1,100, 330-659-9486.For Sale: Whirlpool top-loader washer, new, $250; Ethan Allen desk/chair, solid maple, $250; GE Monogram microwave, $40; estate, 234-380-5445.For Sale: 1995 Chevy Lumina, great work car, new brakes, like-new battery, new tires, AC, asking $750, 440-669-3253.For Sale: Craftsman 27" snow blower, 8hp, 2-stage, electric start, runs good, $450, 330-618-7610.For Sale: Maytag washer/gas dryer, $175/pr.; GE 15cf refrigerator, $100; 5.3cf chest freezer, $75; JVC 32" analog TV, $125, 330-618-7610.For Sale: Nascar jackets, winter, never worn, still have tags, #24 Gordon, #3 Dale Earnhart, $175 each, 216-328-8552.For Sale: floor tile, ceramic, 64 sq. ft., light beige, $25, 216-328-8552.For Sale: Coast Spa, VGC, asking $3,600, bought 2007 for $8,125, 3 seats, 2 loungers, 2 pumps, cedar ext., filter, chemicals, 216-406-1807.For Sale: 2 boxes ceramic tile, mixed shades tan/beige, 3 sheets marble/glass accent tiles, sell for 1/2 price; roll-away bed, $30, 330-666-5364.For Sale: leaf chipper/vacuum, $135; John Deere STX38 tractor w/lawn/leaf bagger, needs battery and starter repair, $295, 440-526-1132.For Sale: insulated dog house, ent. center, dress-ers, table saw, turkey fryer, boots, tires 215/45/R17, golf clubs, crystal vase, 440-655-8076.For Sale: 21 cubin inch Kenmore refrigerator/freez-er, like new, $300; 2000 Mustang convertable, clean, runs excellent, 139K, $5,000 OBO, 330-487-5187.For Sale: 3-piece cherry bed set, queen bed frame, dresser w/mirror and nightstand, good condition, $100 for set, call 330-473-2613.For Sale: Train table in good condition, colorful w/ storage bins built in, $40; Toro power shovel, used once, $20, 330-473-2613.For Sale: cherry dining table w/6 chairs, $250; old stroller; cherry ent. center, king-size mattress w/box spring, almost new, snow plow, 330-285-9211.For Sale: 2002 Chevy Trailblazer, good condition, runs great, well maintained, one owner, $4,000, 440-668-2812.For Sale: firewood, seasoned hardwood, split for convenience, will deliver, call Joann, 440-552-4962.Wanted: buying cars/trucks, tractors, golf carts in need of mechanical repairs. All others considered, Call 330-523-0154, leave message.For Sale: Stanley twin youth bedroom set w/mat-tress and storage drawers, EC, spoil your child/grandchild for Christmas, $1,100, 440-838-4955, Brecksville.For Sale: high-end furnishings, below mfg. cost, complete living rm., McGuire dining table, 4 chairs, 20-bottle wine cabinet, no junk, 440-243-0087.Wanted: cash paid for unwanted vehicles, etc., call 440-654-8329.Wanted: fishing tackle, boxes, lures, rods, reels; any fishing equipment; outboard motors, call Bill, 330-819-1115.Wanted: Toy trains, model railroad enthusiast interested in purchasing trains for collection, call 330-310-1016.Wanted: gun buyer wants to buy hand guns, rifles and shot guns. All brands any condition. Please call Woody, 330-819-3274.

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