VALLEY Magazine

2016-17

VALLEY Magazine

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hether you are a longtime resident or a Antiques W first-time visitor to the Chagrin Valley, the merchants of the Chagrin Valley Chamber of Commerce welcome you. The 22 chamber in conjunction with the award-winning weekly newspaper, the Chagrin Valley Times, has published this guide. Within these pages, you will find information about local merchants, 12 restaurants, schools, recreational Hiking Bare Attitude opportunities and so much more. The chamber is a 500-plus member organization founded in 1943, serving 13 communities in south- eastern Cuyahoga County and southwestern Geauga County. For residents, we hope you will retain this magazine and refer to it often throughout the year “I“I wantwant toto havehave a plan in placeplace soso mymy familyfamily as you consider purchasing goods and services. 29 36 51 —Dr.—Dr. Louise Louise Keating, Keating, For visitors to the valley, we Golfing Family businesses Breezewood doesn’tdoesn’t havehave to scramble.” JudsonJudson at at Home Home member member since since 2013 2013 hope that this edition of the Cha- grin Valley Magazine will intro- duce you to the area. The valley ConnectingConnecting withwith peoplepeople isis importantimportant to Dr. Louise Keating. TheThe daughterdaughter is rich with unique shopping ar- ofof ItalianItalian immigrants,immigrants, sheshe liveslives with her daughter’s familyfamily inin ClevelandCleveland eas, a diverse collection of res- 54 Heights,Heights, wherewhere sheshe savorssavors whipping up authentic ItalianItalian mealsmeals forfor taurants, many different outdoor activities and much more. herher grandchildren.grandchildren. We believe that the Chagrin “Living at home is important to me, but I want to have a plan in place so Valley is a unique corner of “Living at home is important to me, but I want to have a plan in place so Northeast Ohio and this maga- mymy familyfamily doesn’tdoesn’t havehave toto scramble,”scramble,” says Louise. “That’s whywhy II decideddecided zine is just a small showcase of 67 toto signsign upup forfor JudsonJudson atat Home.Home. When the time comes, JudsonJudson willwill taketake the many wonderful opportuni- Farm Fresh carecare ofof everythingeverything withwith oneone phone call. In the meantime, II cancan accessaccess ties that abound. If you need services whenever I need them.” more information during the services whenever I need them.” year, please visit the chamber’s Indeed.Indeed. WhenWhen she’sshe’s notnot inin thethe kitchen,kitchen, Louise isis workingworking outout atat Judson.Judson. website for details on current As a Judson at Home member, she takes advantage of Judson’s health events at cvcc.org or for the lat- As a Judson at Home member, she takes advantage of Judson’s health est news concerning the valley at andand wellnesswellness classesclasses whichwhich offer both physical and socialsocial benefits.benefits. The Times’ website at chagrin- “Exercise keeps me nimble. I’m at Judson three times a week for yoga, valleytoday.com. “Exercise keeps me nimble. I’m at Judson three times a week for yoga, strengthstrength trainingtraining andand waterwater aerobics,” says Louise, whowho hashas hadhad bothboth H. Kenneth Douthit III hips replaced. “Plus, I’ve made many close friends.” President, Chagrin Valley 78 hips replaced. “Plus, I’ve made many close friends.” Chamber of Commerce To learn more about how Judson can help you stay in your www.cvcc.org Restaurants Upscale Homes To learn more about how Judson can help you stay in your ownown home,home, pleaseplease callcall (216) 791-3211.

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10 Chagrin Valley Magazine 2016-17 2016-17 Chagrin Valley Magazine 11 By KRISTA S. KANO hether it’s Crossfit, aerial yoga or P90X, there’s always a new exciting workout to experience in the Chagrin Valley. But WJohn Kolar doesn’t need any of those. He doesn’t need an instructor or an expensive gym membership. All he needs is a good pair of hiking boots. With over “The outdoors is the best gym membership,” Mr. Kolar said. “And it’s free.” From the Geauga Park District to the Cleveland Metroparks South Chagrin Reservation, and even the hilly roads , winding through the valley, this area of 200 locations Northeast Ohio has miles of paths of every difficulty level. Even if you took the same path, with the wildlife constantly evolv- great care is Follow the Lorax ing and migrating as the seasons change, you’ll never take the same hike twice. into the woods As the head naturalist for the Geauga Parks District, Mr. Kolar knows that even closer to you. and discover a world best. Though he spends the majority of his workday completing office tasks at of intriguing plants the West Woods Nature Center in Russell Township, during his lunch hours, he’s out and creatures of the air-conditioning and into nature. He leaves his technology at his desk, with the Photos by Philip Botta exception of his Fitbit secured to his wrist, so that he can fully experience all the park has to offer without the distraction of text notifications or news alerts. Boots on. Eyes open. Ears alert. He sets off for a 2-mile hike around Ansel’s Cave Trail on a mid-morning jaunt in late June. Hiking Rain poured the night before and contin- With convenient access across northern Ohio, ued to sprinkle as Mr. Kolar moves at a quick pace towards the trailhead that runs University Hospitals is available for all your health care needs. through a beech-maple forest. Continued on page 14 Call 1-866-UH4-CARE (1-866-844-2273) or visit UHhospitals.org the valley to find a doctor or schedule an appointment.

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12 Chagrin Valley Magazine 2016-17 2016-17 Chagrin Valley Magazine 13 Continued from page 12 American toads, laid in April, had just started emerging from the wetlands and a few, the size of a Tic-Tac, were taking some of their first hops. Scarlet tanagers were nest- ing and the red-eyed vireos were singing. “They’ll serenade you the whole trip,” Mr. Kolar said. Proudly doing business in Cleveland for 40 years He began explaining the different between a song, which can be for mating or claiming territory and a call, which alerts other birds to food or predators, and as he began discussing the many free naturalist-lead hikes ONE OF THE COUNTRY’S LARGEST and other free programming, he stopped mid-sentence. INVENTORIES OF HIGHLY SELECT “Oh do you hear that? That ah-weet-weet- FINE ART FROM THE 17TH - 21ST C. weet-ee-oh? That’s a hooded warbler. That’s the bird that got me into birds,” Mr. Kolar of In June, immature red spotted newts are seen all over the Ansel’s Parkman said. The entire hike was like that. Mr. Kolar Cave Trail in the Geauga Park District’s West Woods. In the talking a mile-a minute, and then cutting him- juvenile stage, known as the red eft, the newts are bright orange Join our email list self off to identify a bird call, to point out how in color. As they age, the skin changes to a dull olive green. the tops of a jewel weed plant had been bitten for a weekly update off (a clear sign that a white-tailed deer was rat snake slithered just off the trail, searching people to see their benefit.” Mr. Kolar said. of happenings, latest in the area), or to pick up a bright orange, im- for lunch. He explained that this type of snake is a mature red-spotted newt. He walked with his “I’ve grown to love them because of what non-venomous constrictor that will climb acqusitions and events head down, careful not to step on any wood- an important role they play in regulating the up trees to look for birds nest and will also land snails, toads or salamanders, but as soon populations,” Mr. Kolar said. “They’re not climb into holes made by other animals look- www.wolfsgallery.com as he heard a bird, his head would dart up to eating because they’re mean or vicious. It’s ing for a snack. the trees, searching for the song source. because they’re hungry, and the kids get that. “As naturalists, we’re like the Lorax. We Past the toads and the salamander, a black We try to educate as much as possible for Continued on page 16 Visit our Gallery just 5 minutes from University Circle Wed thru Sat 11-5pm or by appointment

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Continued from page 14 speak for the trees and the snakes since they have no tongues and they can’t speak for themselves. Most naturalists feel it is their mission to help people see the beauty we have out here,” Mr. Kolar said. Reaching about the midway point on the hike, the rugged trail moves to a wooden an outdoor living space in your own backyard raised platform and Mr. Kolar stops to point you can enjoy with your family and friends…. out a rock outcropping. A few rays of sun- light shine through the clouds, illuminating the creek running through. “People are always coming back to the nature center saying, “I walked the whole trail and couldn’t find Ansel’s Cave!’ and I say, ‘Did you see the rocks? That’s it.’” Though not a true cave by modern defi- nitions, Ansel’s Cave was accurately named A family poses at Robinson’s in the past, when a ‘cave’ simply meant any Cave in the early 1900s. Now rock structure that could be used as a shelter. known as Ansel’s Cave, it can Local legend says that the cave’s namesake, be seen on the Ansel’s Cave Ansel Savage, was a hermit who lived in the Trail through the Geauga Park area, seeking shelter from the elements. But District’s West Woods. Mr. Kolar says that couldn’t be further from the truth. Black rat snakes, a non- According to Geauga Park District Re- venomous constrictor search, Mr. Savage was a Newbury trustee that rattles as a defense in the 1800s. Born in Massachusetts in 1796, mechanism but is not a rattle Mr. Savage arrived in Newbury around 1815 snake, can be seen on the trail. and is listed in township records as one of the first tax-paying citizens. As a trustee, he owned any of the land around it, the name and want to keep the nice view but not have peo- signed a petition to lay out what is now Bell the legend remains, as does its historical sig- ple climbing up the hill and eroding down Street in 1829 and in 1830 settled in Russell nificance. Along the rock walls, people have the sediments,” Mr. Kolar explained. Township. He purchased 76 acres of land on carved their names into the rocks, and have Continuing the hike, Mr. Kolar points out Route 87, about half a mile west of Route even carved self-portraits. The earliest carv- another small rock shelter in the hillside that 306 for about $176 and was elected as a Rus- ing is from A.E. Button from June 24, 1886. he said was home to red fox pups in the spring sell trustee in 1833. The cave is now closed off from public use, time. He points out the “jail tree,” which was a Though from the research, it appears that though naturalists lead hikes into the area. large tree that was cut down, and now smaller Mr. Savage never lived in the cave, let alone “People have loved it to death, and we Continued on page 18

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16 Chagrin Valley Magazine 2016-17 2016-17 Chagrin Valley Magazine 17 Continued from page 16 trees have grown around the perimeter of the Try the trails original stump. According to Mr. Kolar, he has seen up to 12 children fit in it. of the Chagrin Valley Then, always listening, Mr. Kolar hears a squawking and begins looking for two Founder’s Field fledgling barred owls he had previously seen along the trail. Moving slowly with his eyes to the sky, he eventually spots one perched high in a tree. The owl calls to its mother for food and its sibling to alert that there are Chagrin Falls visitors headed towards them. ↑Village Park “A lot of times people don’t know what Frohring that sound is so they don’t know what to ↓Meadows look for, but I think the best advice I can 1 Frohring give people who want to come and observe wildlife is come early in the morning or in Meadow hike Quaint stores the evening when its more active. Use all Savage Road, your senses. Stop and look and listen and are home to even if you don’t know what something is, Bainbridge Township follow the sound,” Mr. Kolar said. About 5 miles long The trail continues for another half mile, before reaching the end of the loop back to the nature center. aging “The trail is great for fitness and peace of mind. Take a walk in nature and your stress 2 disappears. Just leave the headphones at home and be in tune to what’s going on around you. 87 treasures If I had headphones in, I never would have Photos by Alana Clark heard that barred owl. Whenever you come – September or spring or even in the winter – Katydid there’s always something cool to see.” 1 Shelter

Heading to the meadows 306 In addition to the West Woods, another popular hiking trail in the valley is Frohring Meadows in Bainbridge. There’s always someone walking a dog KEY: or running through the 3.5 miles of trails - Forest - Hiking trail over 298 acres of prairies and woodlands that make up Frohring Meadows, off Sav- - Tall grass - Hiking route age Road. On a Friday morning in mid-June, Katherine Malmquist lead the Cleveland - Short grass - Roads Hiking Club through the park for a 5-mile hike, leaving promptly at 9 a.m. The club - Start/end point - Creek hikes no matter the weather and many of the hikes led by Ms. Malmquist leave at 7 a.m. “You’re done by 8:30, home by 9 and 2 Ansel’s Cave ready to start the day. People love it. It’s Ansel’s Cave hike more of a social group than a hiking group,” The West Woods she said. ASM Headquarters The group sees plenty of wildlife, includ- Kinsman Road, Russell ing blue birds and beavers, coyotes, eagles 1.9 miles long and recently a juvenile hawk through the South Chagrin Reservation. The West Woods “As a professional, I get out and see things Nature Center and people say ‘How do you find them?’ The big thing is just getting out,” Mr. Kolar said. “On lunch, I’m not sitting. I’m walking and looking. You’ll see so much more if you just get off the couch and get your sneakers on. Whether you’re going out for exercise or nature appreciation or both, there’s a lot to see, but you’ve got to lace up the shoes and go.” ■

18 Chagrin Valley Magazine 2016-17 2016-17 Chagrin Valley Magazine 19 By VALERI FURST through the Civil War. When a person passed to graduations, weddings, baby showers and Off Main Antiques, away, a lock of their hair would be woven other big events,” Mrs. Colucci said. 7 W. Washington hen planning an antiquing into a piece of jewelry. They are getting The antiques to be found include a Wil- venture across in the Cha- St. in Chagrin Falls, tougher to find but I always look.” liam and Mary armoury table that dates back grin Valley, there is no bet- is co-op space Ms. Buckbee added, “I have been in the to 1680, handmade samplers from the early ter guide than connoisseur that is shared by business since 1990 and in most antique 1800s that were used to teach young girls Beth Wilson-Fish. eight vendors with shops, there is so much stuff. Something just the alphabet, numbers and Bible verses, and WWhile many know her for being on the various specialties. has to catch your eye. We get a few browsers an actual horse drawn milk wagon from the Orange City School District Board of Educa- but mostly what we see is people coming in, 1860’s. But many customers know the store tion and as the former gifted services coordi- looking for something specific and then leav- for its folk art much of which is seasonal. nator in the Orange Schools, few know that ing with something else.” Ms. Wilson-Fish bought a stuffed pumpkin her lovely home in Moreland Hills is filled Ms. Wilson-Fish laughs, “That’s how with unique collectibles and furniture. that was on sale and a weathered hand paint- you end up with a house full of stuff.” ed steel flag. We started in downtown Chagrin Falls Our next stop, Bainbridge Antiques on As the excursion reached its end, Ms. at Off Main Antiques. Ms. Wilson-Fish in- East Washington Street in Bainbridge, is Wilson-Fish talked about some of the in- stantly hit it off with Russell Township resi- home to 14 different dealers. One of them, tricacies of antiquing, like knowing the dif- dent Jennifer Buckbee, who is one of eight Lydia Lax from Chagrin Falls, explained that ference between antique and vintage. Gen- people in a co-op who share space in the some of the vendors are serious collectors, erally, an antique applies to something that store. They talked about how older blankets selling pieces from their collections. Others, is more than 100 years old while vintage is are the new “big thing,” as Ms. Wilson-Fish like herself, enjoy the hunt of shopping but lifted one made from old Indian saris. They don’t want to keep things. a term that defies real definition. Some be- shared stories about how they have found “Most of us got started as collectors and lieve it refers to items more than 50 years various pieces of furniture and refurbished then decided to turn to it into a business. I old while others claim it applies to things them. In fact, Ms. Wilson-Fish bought a personally love looking at old stuff and that were used in a different era. For Ms. couple of drawers which she plans to stack learning its history. We get a lot of customers Chagrin Valley Antiques, 15605 Wilson-Fish, it all comes down to what you and use for storage. And as the women talk- who are very specific about what they want, Chillicothe Road in Russell, like. ed, they came to realize Ms. Buckbee has but also people who come in to furnish their specializes in folk art and “Collectors love different things so people should know what they are looking for a few pieces of folk art that were made by house or their kid’s college dorm rooms and American antiques. The store, Ms. Wilson-Fish’s grandfather who used to and how much it is worth. However, all of don’t really know what they are looking for owned by Diana and Tom whittle wood into animal shapes as a hobby. but want something that inspires them that us have been ripped off so in the end, it’s a Colucci, is in an 1828 home. Some of his work is now being sold at an- they can afford,” Ms. Lax said. matter of how much are you willing to spend tique shows and online. Turns out the world The store is filled with vintage items, husband Tom, specializes in folk art and for something you really love,” she said. ■ of antiquing can be pretty small. collectables and antiques. It isn’t long before American 18th and 19th century antiques. Ms. Wilson-Fish explained, “It’s a little Ms. Wilson-Fish finds a cat candleholder for They have been in business for 21 years and like a club for people who enjoy collecting $2 which she plans to give to her daughter, say 80 percent of their business comes from things or are looking for items that are in- who has a collection of cat items. regular customers. teresting or unusual. For me, it’s been a way Our final stop is Chagrin Valley Antiques “We have gotten to know many of our of life, as my mother was always taking us which can be found in a house built in 1828 clients who are very loyal and bring their to antique shows. One of my favorite things in Russell Township on Chillicothe Road. friends and family. They have become like to collect is hair jewelry from the 1800s The shop, owned by Diana Colucci and her family. We know their kids and get invited

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20 Chagrin Valley Magazine 2016-17 2016-17 Chagrin Valley Magazine 21 Leah Chaykowski creates her own products sold at Bare Attitude Bath and Body in Chagrin Falls.

Photo by Peggy Turbett Spa products with a personal touch By MICHELE COLLINS craft shows and trade shows, traveling al- kets from as small as one soap and one lotion most every weekend. to a large basket filled with many items,” or Leah Chaykowski, working as a Last year, Mrs. Chaykowski decided it Mrs. Chaykowski said. spa esthetician gave her the oppor- was time to make her dream a reality and The packaging of each of her products adds tunity to help make her clients feel open her own store. With the help of busi- a homemade, crafted specifically for you, feel relaxed and refreshed. She loved ness partner Cathy Mott, Mrs. Chaykowski, to each product. Mrs. Chaykowski designed helping others reduce stress. There 43, opened Bare Attitude Bath and Body at the packaging herself. When she takes custom- Fwas only one negative. She didn’t like the 7 N. Franklin St. in the heart of downtown ers through her store, she listens and carefully products she was using on her customers. Chagrin Falls in October of 2015. makes suggestions for what they might like. The mass-produced spa products could To truly understand the joy of this place, one She encourages customers to try out the not be individualized. Some were too harsh, has to go there and take a deep breath. The store products before buying in a testing corner, others were too fragrant. So Mrs. Chaykows- smells heavenly, and each little display has a complete with a working faucet and sink bowl. ki worked on products at her home, testing different fragrance. There are more than 20 dif- Other offerings are displayed on antique items them on her accommodating husband and ferent bath and shower bombs and numerous like a farmhouse table or a measuring scale, all children. She researched and tested formulas kinds of soaps, including olive oil and even a retrieved and repurposed from the barn on the for soaps, shower bombs, bath salts, bubble soap for dogs. One of her most popular sellers family farm in Mantua. The store itself is a lit- baths, scrubs and lotions. In the end, she cre- is an oatmeal soap that helps relieve the symp- tle cove of exposed brick and beautiful outdoor ated products that worked for everyone. toms of poison oak and poison ivy. Beach Bum light, an escape from the stresses of a long day. She made products for those with sensi- Olive Oil Bar, Solar Flare Sea Salt Bar, Cedar- “The charm of our products is that all of tive skin and fragrances that created a feel- wood Citrus Bar, Pink Berry Mimosa Mineral our products are handmade with love,” Mrs. ing of energy, relaxation or holiday memo- Soak, Spellbound Bath Bomb, Black Raspber- Chaykowski said. “For that reason they will ries. Sugar scrubs that had the texture she ry Vanilla Bath Bomb. Ahh, breathe it in. vary in color, size, shape, scent and texture and her clients craved. And amazingly relax- There is also a gift basket making station from batch to batch.” ing bubble baths. Her clients loved the hand- at Bare Attitudes. When visiting downtown Chagrin Falls, made products. Soon she was making more “I find that people enjoy picking out a stop at the Bare Attitudes Bath and Body and more of them and selling them from her the exact fragrances and products for their shop is sure to be a fabulous little escape for home. For 10 years she sold her products at friends or family members. I offer gift bas- all of your senses. ■ 22 Chagrin Valley Magazine 2016-17 2016-17 Chagrin Valley Magazine 23 Quaint little town Quaint little town with the best with the best CHAGRIN businesses around! CHAGRIN businesses around! CHAGRIN PET, GARDEN & POWER EQUIPMENT CCVM15 188 SOLON ROAD • CHAGRIN FALLS • 440-247-3118 YOUR HOMETOWN WWW.CHAGRINOUTDOORS.COM CHAGRIN FALLS Mon-Fri 8am-6pm • Sat 8am-5pm • Sun 10am-4pm For a complete list of shops, Pet Food & Supplies • Horse Feed restaurants and events go to Hay & Bedding • Garden Supplies • Tools The Best Selection for www.yourhometownchagrinfalls.com Grass Seed • Fertilizer • Straw • Mulches-Bagged/Bulk Cards v Candy v Stationery Power Equipment • Tractors/Mowers/Chain Saws/Blowers/Trimmers/Etc. Children’s Gifts v Souvenirs Fashion Accessories v Home Decor John Deere • Stihl • Scag • Honda • Toro • Full Servicing Dealer • Parts 12 N. Main St. x 440-247-7467 We are a 501 (c) (3) non-profit community A MORE COMPLETE GARDEN CENTER volunteer organization dedicated to the CVM16 chagrincardsandgifts.com preservation, economic vitality, lifestyle and

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Schedule a “Dazzle Up!” Dec. 30 & 31 New Year's Event Aug. 11 - 26 ELEEMOSYNARY for golfers in the Chagrin Mitchell, a highly regarded member of the golf greens GValley, some of the most challenging and American Society of Golf Course Architects, Chagrin Falls beautiful courses also happen to be public, the course sits among 130 acres of rolling join the chagrin valley H 42 Shopping Plaza • 440.247.4858 H like the Wicked Woods in Newbury and Tan- chamber of commerce H H www.dazzlechagrin.com H H glewood in Bainbridge. Continued on page 30 2822 Chagrin Valley Magazine 2016-17 2016-17 Chagrin Valley Magazine 29 Continued from page 29 school. They met in college when Mr. Bab- “This isn’t a hunting They kept the wood paneling, which was cock was at the Ohio State University and built from the trees that were felled when Mr. hills, featuring bent grass tees and fairways. Mrs. Babcock was at Kent State University, lodge, it’s a public Pfouts first built the course, and lined the walls “The unique thing about Tanglewood is though it would take them another 20 years course. We’re just try- with old Geauga photos, representing most of that it is built on a heavily wooded terrain, to elope. Geauga’s townships and provided by Bill Jack- so even though we’re in a highly populated ing to keep it what it is. When Mr. Babcock graduated with a de- son, a crib-mate of Mr. Babcock’s and presi- area, when you’re out playing you see very gree in history, he went into the family busi- It’s kind of like a state dent of the Geauga Historical Society. few homes,” said General Manager Tom ness, Auto Junction in Chardon, which he “If it was just based on golf we wouldn’t Scheetz. “There are over 700 homes in this park, a little lodge-y feel still owns and operates. have tackled the project,” Mr. Babock said. development, but you feel like you’re in a Mr. Babock grew up golfing and has to it, very comfortable. “With this banquet room, I think that’s why park-like setting.” golfed most of the courses in the county, we decided to go for it. If this pulls its weight According to Mr. Scheetz, the course is We wanted it warm and as well as in Cuyahoga and Lake counties, we’ll be OK. Either one alone wouldn’t be a known for its greens being fast and smooth, welcoming,” Mrs. Bab- and had a connection to the golf course long good project and hopefully it works. I’ll let which made it a prime spot for PGA and before he purchased it. His father’s friend, cock said. you know in a few years!” ■ LPGA tournaments in the 1970s. In 1972, Tucker Pfouts, founded the golf course and the PGA held its Cleveland Open at the opened it on May 21, 1991. The Babcocks course, which was won by David Graham live five minutes from the course, and Mr. of Australia. The LPGA held its one-year Babcock drove past it every day on his way only event, the Babe Zaharias Classic at the to work. course in 1976, with Judy Rankin winning by just one stroke over Jane Blalock. “I’ve always had an affinity for golf and During that time, and up until 2008, the property and this is such a beautiful piece of course was a private club. It was turned into land,” Mr. Babcock said. “Connie and I both a public course when the homeowners as- thought we could fix it up and bring it back sociation who owns the land, leased it to to its former glory.” Warren Wolfson and Mark Tiefel, who pur- The previous owners had both died and “We care about our chased the business. PNC Bank held it in trust for five years be- Today, the course is used by area schools fore the Babcocks purchased it. like Kenston and Gilmour and starting this “Fortunately, they kept it open, but they customers as much as we year, the Chagrin Falls girls golf team. It didn’t give it the tender love and care it also plays host to the North Coast Junior needed,” Mr. Babcock said. care about our cars.” Tour, the premier local tournament in the When they first purchased the course, area, as well as many golf outings for re- Mrs. Babcock said they hauled out about a gional organizations. semi-dumpster and a half of clutter. Though the kitchen hadn’t been used in three years, there was still grease in the fryer, but what others may view as a burden, Mrs. Babcock embraces. “I’m having so much fun. It’s a great It’s not about giving up. challenge and immensely satisfying. It’s a lot of cleaning up, restoring, refurbishing and replacing. It was just deplorable, but It’s about more time it makes it very satisfying to see the before and after,” she said. “There’s always anoth- with family. 27999 Miles Road er project. There’s always something to do. Just fun projects.” Hospice of the Western Reserve’s care reduces stressful Orange Village, Ohio 44022 Opening the course in March last year made it difficult to secure many golf outings hospital visits so you can have more Saturdays playing Photo by Philip Botta or leagues, but they did get some business Reviving Wicked Woods in and were happy with the feedback. Mr. Bab- cards with Dad. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed (440) 248-1088 Newbury Township is a work of cock said that many of the golfers he spoke with a serious illness, insist on Hospice of the Western love and dedication by Ed and to hadn’t been to the course in years and were Connie Babcock. impressed by the progress they’ve made, Reserve. We can make our first visit the same day.Call which the owner attributes to the diligent work 800.707.8922 or visit hospicewr.org to learn more. Wicked Woods of their superintendent, Orry Lehtonen. Some people buy retirement homes. “It’s a full 18, very challenging. It’s called Serving All Domestics & Imports Some buy a boat or travel. Ed and Connie Wicked Woods for a reason. There are a lot Babcock bought a golf course. of trees, and it’s challenging but fair. You Since 1982 Since purchasing the 180-acre course in don’t have to hit 300 yards to do well here,” Newbury in March of 2015, Mr. and Mrs. Mr. Babcock said. Babcock have been working to restore the Overlooking the course is the banquet property to its former glory, embracing its, hall, which comfortably fits 150 people and NORTHERN OHIO’S HOSPICE OF CHOICE www.swedishsolution.com and their, Geauga history. has been used for birthday parties, fund- Mr. Babcock’s family founded Munson raisers and weddings. It used to have faded and Mrs. Babcock attended Notre Dame paintings of British hunting scenes, but Mrs. 800.707.8922 | hospicewr.org Academy when it was still an all-girls Babcock had a different idea for the décor. 30 Chagrin Valley Magazine 2016-17 2016-17 Chagrin Valley Magazine 31 Great shopping . . . River holds key to growth

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By VALERI FURST “There were lots of opportunities to move to major markets, and we could have ee a commercial on TV for na- opened our business somewhere else, but tional companies like Lowes, part of owning your own company is being McDonalds or Kay Jewelers able to do some of the things you want to and you might expect that it do, and my home is here,” Mr. Thomas said. was produced in New York, Los “We have very loyal clients and while Cha- Angeles or Chicago. But those grin Falls may be off the beaten path, they Sads, in fact, are created in Chagrin Falls by a like coming to this area where they can just small production house called R43. walk across the street for a bite to eat, de- Founder Billy Thomas started the com- compress a little and enjoy the scenery,” he pany in 2013 with partners Stacy Magee and said of his location on North Main Street in Chad Liszt. While they all wear many hats, the heart of downtown Chagrin Falls. Mr. Thomas is the creative editor who over- When asked what R43 means, Mr. Thom- sees the commercial storylines. Mr. Liszt as jokes it is the age when he plans to retire specializes in digital effects design and com- but admits it is something very personal that position while Ms. Magee is the account rep- he would prefer not to divulge. Otherwise, resentative and manages the business. Mr. Thomas is very open, obviously cre- “It was always in the back of my mind that ative and clearly concerned about helping I wanted to run my own business,” said Mr. his community. If he wasn’t in television Thomas, 40. “When the production company production, Mr. Thomas said he would have I worked for laid me off and most of the staff, been a firefighter, which he does part time it seemed like the right time. Stacy and Chad in Russell. agreed to come on board, and it’s taken off “I went through the EMT and fire train- quicker than we ever could have imagined. ing when I turned 30 and loved it. It can be Some clients came with us, but many of them tough fitting in 12-24 hour shifts with my we have gotten just through word of mouth.” full-time job but the work is so rewarding Born and raised in Russell Township, Mr. and the unit has become like a second fam- Thomas didn’t dream of a future involving Photo by Peggy Turbett ily to me. It changes the way you look at cameras and editing equipment. He worked things and what has and should have value Billy Thomas is the creative editor at R43 Limited, a media at Geauga Drilling & Supply helping to inin your life.” stall water systems and planned to major production company in Chagrin Falls with national clients Another project close to his heart is a in business while attending John Carroll including McDonalds and Kay Jewelers. video Mr. Thomas shoots and edits annually for the nonprofit organization Flashes of Hope which raises money to help children Whatever the Reason, Whatever the Season... with cancer. Children are interviewed, and they talk about what they are going through The Chagrin Valley Can Count on Smylie One! and how they are dealing with their illness. of Geauga County Mr. Thomas has been doing these videos for TM The Smylie One Fire & Water - Cleanup & Restoration seven years and calls them his most reward- Comfort Team ing and favorite project. Gary Rosen • Steven Smylie As for the future, R43 is growing rapidly, Rick Coates having doubled in size in just three years to six people. A move is imminent, but Mr. Thomas said the plan is to stay in Chagrin OH LIC #18265 Falls. There is no interest in becoming super huge but rather, having creative control and 24-Hour Emergency Service working on projects that are challenging • Fire, Smoke & Soot Restoration and fun, he said. • Water Removal & Dehumidification “It would be fun to do a music video • Carpet, Upholstery, Drape & Blind Cleaning or even a documentary. 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In 2012, to mark 80 years of cater- Mr. Kruse, who traces the delight to boyhood “We have a loyal following,” Mr. Kruse ing to household and barnyard animals, Mr. days on an Ohio farm. said. “A lot of these foods are human-grade Kruse took the business back to its roots and Mr. Kruse is the son of a former Solon components. It’s not just stuff scraped off the resumed selling chicks. mayor, Robert Kruse, who also served on floor.” About 400 fluff balls now go out the door the school board and zoning board and was Open bins are stocked with cured byprod- every spring to supply a growing movement a leader in conceiving the zoning map that ucts for dog chews – dried cattle hooves, among homeowners to have family flocks. made for Solon’s strong industrial base. sheep ears, chicken feet and other anatomi- Chagrin Pet sells a high-protein mix for cal parts. Kruse Drive in Solon carries the family young pullets, and “laying crumbles” with Behind the front store is “the mill,” where name. lower protein and grit to promote healthy Ted Kruse called his father’s legacy “pret- workers bag up a high-grade bird mix. Stacks shellsfor chickens that are producing eggs. ty special.” But it was 200 miles southwest of of animal feed loom in the rustic, peacefully Northeast Ohio is big alpaca and llama Solon, on his grandfather’s farm outside the gloomy interior. village of New Knoxville in Auglaize Coun- The business that evolved into Chagrin Continued on page 38 ty, that Mr. Kruse tasted the rural and small- town life that would come to shape Chagrin Pet, Garden & Power Equipment. “Going to the farm was the best thing there was,” Mr. Kruse recalled of family visits there on Thanksgiving and for a week every summer. “It was just wonderful.” Mr. Kruse’s grandfather, Elmer Kruse, wasn’t always around. He was an under- secretary of agriculture during the Truman administration and worked on the Marshall Plan to help rebuild Western Europe econo- mies after World War II. Mr. Kruse’s Uncle Curt managed the farm during those years. To the young Ted Kruse, his family’s twice- a-year visits were idyllic. After college, Mr. Kruse worked as a corporate accountant before going into construction, when he did occasional repair jobs for the garden store on the west fringe of Chagrin Falls. “I said, ‘If you ever want to sell, call me,’” Mr. Kruse told the previous owner. “He did one day and said, ‘I’m going to move to Or- egon. Are you interested?’” Mr. Kruse jumped, buying the operation No flame retardants • No pesticides or GMOs with his brother, Don, in 1986. (Mr. Kruse acquired his brother’s share in 2008 when No memory foam • No glues or adhesives Don moved to Iowa). Chagrin Falls, with its “center of town,” was a perfect fit for the young businessman. Your neighbor is the most recognized “This is a very traditional community. I feel comfortable knowing the people that I organic mattress company in the U.S. do business with,” Mr. Kruse said. “It’s just part of my values, I guess. Friendship is im- From luxury mattresses and bedding for you, to crib mattresses for portant. Taking care of people is important. the kids or grandkids, you don’t have to compromise comfort for a Family values You can treat people right and still make healthy home. Our mattresses are handmade by Amish in our Chagrin Falls factory using materials such as certified plush organic cotton and money.” moisture-wicking wool. By ALISON GRANT Mr. Kruse and his wife, Terri, and their Ted Kruse & five children had settled on a 20-acre farm dozen orchids in small pots line the desk in Ted Kruse’s second-floor office above Schedule an appointment today to visit our Chagrin Falls factory store, in nearby South Russell. In time, all three of sons focus Chagrin Pet, Garden & Power Equipment in Chagrin Falls. 16925 Park Circle Drive, at 440.543.1483 or [email protected]. “None blooming, but they will be,” Mr. Kruse said on a recent morning. “There’s his sons would join the family business. Two another 40 at home.” daughters are teachers in Solon and Nordo- on service A nia. naturepedic.com/cleveland From an office window, Mr. Kruse looks down on his 2.5-acre complex on Solon Road. “This is what we call the frontstore,” Mr. There’s the tractor showrooms, pallets of seasoned firewood and piles of garden mulch. Kruse said, leading a visitor through aisles But you won’t find the 70-year-old businessman in his upstairs lookout too often. He’s too piled with birdseed, a big selection of dog busy immersed in the day-to-day operation that evolved into an expression of some of the Photos by Peggy Turbett and cat food, and fancy pet treats with de- things he likes best in life. Organic scriptions that make them seem fit for a din- Certified by Oregon Tilth ner plate more than a dog bowl – coconut OT-007086 36 Chagrin Valley Magazine 2016-17 2016-17 Chagrin Valley Magazine 37 Continued from page 37 country, so Chagrin Pet has chow for those Snow Bros. Appliance’s key to success South American transplants. It has rabbit food, pig food and parrot food. Horse food is a major seller. The crisp smell of pine shav- is caring about customers, community ings for horse stalls wafts from one corner of the mill. By Lauri Gross In the yard outside are parked rows of When Chester and Irving Snow opened shiny tillers, riding lawnmowers and trac- Snow Brothers Appliance in 1922, in a tors destined for homeowners, commercial storefront attached to their parent’s conve- landscapers, municipalities and small farm nience store on Cleveland’s west side, they operators. A separate two-story building has could not have envisioned the expansive, parts and service operations. There are sepa- gleaming Lyndhurst showroom that Snow rate showrooms for tractors from John Deere Bros. is today. Over the decades, the family and Scag. moved the growing business to a location at The business has 25 employees, including St. Clair and 140th Street, and then to Rich- five full-time mechanics and five people on mond Heights, before choosing the current the service counter. location in 1998. Today, siblings Sharon “The expression is, ‘Special orders don’t Ted Kruse, foreground, along As Chagrin Pet expanded into new prod- Bennett and Bill Kent own the store. Bill’s upset us,’” Mr. Kruse said. “We’re willing with his sons, from left, uct lines and services, Mr. Kruse’s sons wife, Becky, and daughter Melissa also work to help people solve problems. If they want Todd, Travis and Kyle Kruse, took on lead roles. there. Bill and Sharon are the grandchildren to fix it themselves, we help them figure out continue the family tradition of The oldest, Todd, 41, started helping in of Irving, so they and Melissa are the third how to do it.” and fourth generation at this family-owned running Chagrin Pet, Garden the warehouse and mill when he was 12 In downtown Chagrin Falls, longtime cus- operation. & Power Equipment in Chagrin years old and went full time after graduat- tomer JoAnn Roeder said she’d just visited ing from Ohio Wesleyan University. He runs Melissa, who is a sales associate and also Falls. Chagrin Pet to buy some bug spray. the power equipment division and is general does the majority of the store’s marketing, “It’s so accommodating,” she said. “If grew up in the family business. “Every year Photo by Peggy Turbett morning we went to Chagrin Pet and bought manager of the parts and service counter. they don’t have it, they’ll see if they can find we have a sale in February,” she said. “Dur- Snow Brothers Appliance has been a family run business since a huge cage, his food and water bowls, and “I went to college obviously to get an it. And they stand behind their products.” education, but once I got there it became ap- ing the sale, my sisters and I would come 1922. Now owned by Bill Kent, left and his sister Sharon Bennett, his collar and dog food,” Ms. Blake said. Fireside Book Shop employee Ann Blake parent to me that I loved Chagrin as a town. far right, the store is run with the help of Bill’s wife Becky Kent “We go there every month for pet food. They recalled getting her 177-pound mastiff, Eli, We moved here when I was in eighth grade,” Continued on page 40 and daughter Melissa Kent, in Lyndhurst. “five years ago today.” At the time, he was a have beautiful bird feeders, beautiful decora- Todd said. “It’s a good place to work, solid 30-pound puppy. tions for your house and garden. We buy our and steady. Working with family, in a small “We got him late at night and the next Christmas tree there every year.” town, a 10-minute commute to and from work every day – it’s what I wanted to do. It’s just where I wanted to be.” Travis, 39, studied finance at the Univer- sity of Pittsburgh, spent 15 years at PNC Bank and joined the family business three years ago as chief operating officer. Kyle, 32, majored in business administration at Kent State University and worked as a painter and at other labor jobs before join- ing the family store. “What attracted me most was the small- business aspect of it and our level of customer service,” said Kyle, who oversees retail sales and manages the mill. Asked about having his children follow in his footsteps brings the glint of a tear to Mr. Kruse. “I’m an emotional guy,” he said, without apology. “I’m a softie.” Not when it comes to work, though. Mr. Kruse is on the job whenever the store is The MBA Team open – from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 4 Your Home Is Our Business p.m. on Sundays. The store closes on Sun- days in July and August, “so I get some time off,” he said.

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By LAURI GROSS F o r Now you look at our showroom and it is incredible how much it has expanded.” Lowe’s Greenhouse in Bainbridge Town- generations, “Since 1998, we have done a lot to im- ship was one of six area businesses to serve Hathaway Brown alumnae have prove the building,” she added. In a recent as an official florist for last summer’s Re- been making their marks in every profession in addition, they added 10,000 square feet to publican National Convention in Cleveland, every corner of the globe. Just like the city that gave them the showroom by converting a lunchroom, beating out dozens of other local companies their start, our graduates have the knowledge, skills, tenacity, and drive among other things. “Before that, we had a competing for the distinction. to constantly become even better versions of themselves. And it’s always back gallery where we used to sell TVs. We For the RNC, Lowe’s decorated down- such a thrill to welcome them back home. got out of that and added about five display town Cleveland with trees and provided ar- kitchens,” explained Melissa. “When my dad rangements for other convention-related par- started out, everything was on paper and in ties and venues, fulfilling requests that often Photo by Peggy Turbett a book. Today, if the Internet was down, I came with very short notice. wouldn’t know what to do,” she added. In a way, Lowe’s path to the RNC began Jeff Griff, president of Lowe’s Greenhouses, Florist and Gift The store now occupies a higher-end during the First World War, when European Shop, is a familiar sight at the Bainbridge business along with niche and serves a clientele much better immigrants brought horticulture and business his wife Mary Lynn Griff. educated than in the past. “The industry has sense with them. They helped make this area ball coach and one of the founders of the learned quickly and rebuilt many of Carl- changed so much with platforms like Houzz one of the largest nursery growing businesses Bainbridge Fire Department, sold his bego- ton’s old structures as they transformed the and Pinterest,” said Melissa. “People know in the United States and it lead to the sprouting nias throughout the United States by way of business. Eventually Bud Jr. and his wife, the features the products offer, which wasn’t of many garden centers along the Route 306 a mail-order catalog. He ran Lowe’s Green- Lou, took over and later introduced the third the case before. Now they know what they corridor, many still thriving today. With gar- generation of the Griff family to the busi- want.” dening as a top leisure activity across the na- house until Bud and Ernestine Griff moved to ness. Lou retired but Bud Jr. is still involved, Snow Bros. also works with kitchen tion, a golden era for garden centers bloomed. rural Geauga County from Cleveland Heights even though he long ago handed over the design shops and contractors in the com- While serving in Belgium during World and purchased Carlton Lowe’s business in reins to his son Jeff Griff, the current own- munity who refer clients to Snow Bros. or War I, Chagrin Falls native Carlton Lowe 1953. er and general manager. Jeff’s wife, Mary even conduct design workshops in the Snow discovered begonias and introduced them at Route 306 was a dirt road then. Bud was Bros. showroom. Area chefs also partner his family’s greenhouse in 1926. Mr. Lowe, a truck driver and neither he nor Ernestine Lynn is the CFO and their grown daughters with Snow Bros. for popular cooking dem- a county commissioner, Chagrin Falls foot- knew a thing about flowers or plants. They Continued on page 42 onstrations and classes. The store’s community connections also include support of many local groups. “We try to support everyone, including local Hotel Indigo is the newest schools and churches and we try to focus on the American Cancer Society,” said Sharon, boutique hotel in Beachwood... the sales manager. “That is our main char- ity throughout the year and we do events all year for that.” Sharon lives in Russell and whose neighborhood story revolves we’d love to show you around! helps organize a Relay for Life golf outing FAMILY GRADES 5–12 INFANTS – GRADE 4 and the annual Relay for Life event at West around the Chagrin Valley Metro OPEN HOUSES: October 27th November 5th Geauga Local Schools, where Sharon’s children attend. “We also sponsor little Parks System and its equestrian For more information, or to schedule your personal tour, call 216.320.8767. league and other teams for Lyndhurst and theme. Featuring 100 Luxury Highland Heights schools,” Sharon added. “And we support various parishes and other guest rooms, including 10 high school sports programs and yearbooks, 440-543-2253 suites, with spa showers including Kenston’s.” www.chagrinvalleypaving.com Staying connected to the community and Aveda amenities. through events like these, and through the 17290 Munn Rd. years, means Snow Bros. enjoys support Chagrin Falls

from many long-time loyal customers. Cvm16 Please call the sales department “Customers say they remember when their for more information. parents shopped here,” Melissa said. “They love telling us those stories and it is always great for us to hear them.” ■ 3581 Park East Drive • Beachwood, OH 44122 • 216.454.8000 40 Chagrin Valley Magazine 2016-17 2016-17 Chagrin Valley Magazine 41 Continued from page 41 sometimes help out at large events. Chagrin Fine Jewelry glistens with family “When you are a small business like ours, you wear many hats,” said Jeff, even as he By SUE HOFFMAN pointed out that Lowe’s now employs 60 people. “I am also our landscape designer, and I hen a couple plans to become LANDERHAVEN spend a lot of time in marketing. Growing up, engaged, their first stop is of- I spent time painting and potting plants. Over ten the jewelry store to look for time, my position changed to include keeping W the perfect ring. They could be up with technology and social media and be- searching for a traditional round solitaire, a ing what our community wants us to be.” princess cut diamond in a multi-stone set- In fact, the community is never far from ting, a vintage style or an entirely new de- Jeff’s mind, as Lowe’s is a pick-up location sign. for Geauga Family Farms, a local Commu- “Today everyone wants something differ- nity Supported Agriculture farm. Lowe’s ent,” said Dan Piunno, longtime owner of also hosts community garage sales, and a Chagrin Fine Jewelry. “Some people like the winter farm market where area farmers sell classic solitaire, always available in different their fresh goods. Lowe’s also offers classes, flavors. workshops, newsletters, and events such as “But today, most customers are involved on the Internet,” Mr. Piunno said, while “Being a community part- repairing jewelry in his studio beneath the ner is the center of our store at 11 N. Franklin St. in Chagrin Falls. core. That is who writes “They’re gathering pictures from Pinterest Photo by Peggy Turbett our pay check. You can’t and Instagram. They’ll come in with their modified ring, I will have more knowledge Dan Piunno, with his wife just sell stuff and provide tablets or phones with three to 10 pictures to work with.” of rings. They have their likes and dislikes. Often, he has to prepare a ring quickly. Emily, son Jansen and services. You have to be “Someone is planning to propose on Satur- daughter Moraya. Chagrin part of the community.” Maybe I have something close to what they want in stock. day, and he needs the ring.” Fine Jewelry was established “My job is to not only build the jewelry, For Mr. Piunno, 45, his task is to have in 1978 by Mr. Piunno’s father a Poinsettia Festival, Basil Festival, Easter but also to listen to the customer,” he said. the ring ready on time and exactly what the and carries gemstone and Egg Hunt, cooking competition and more. “If we decide to do a full custom ring or a Continued on page 44 heirloom jewelry. “These things – above and beyond any do- DOWN TO THE nations we make – keep us rooted to the local community and is a vital part of our business LAST DETAIL plan and what we are as a community,” Jeff said. “Being a community partner is the center Experience the elegance, hospitality, and of our core. That is who writes our pay check. You can’t just sell stuff and provide services. DISCOVER unparalleled style of Landerhaven. 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Mr. Pi- sharpen their tools and their setting style so Two family hardware jewelry business since he was 15, speaks unno wears one of them – a Ball Trainmaster that I can duplicate it. It’s pretty fascinating.” stores thriving on from 30 years of personal experience in with bold numbers and perfect time. “I like His store showcases leading designers in addition to knowledge passed down by his it because it’s easy to read.” traditional and modern jewelry, with bridal personal service family. Growing up in Mayfield with two broth- rings by 115-year-old jewelry maker A. Jaffe, His late father, Rod, started the jewelry ers, Mr. Piunno had an early fascination with 88 Rue Du Rhone Swiss luxury watches, Ke- and loyal customers store, originally about a block away at 42 jewelry. On Saturdays, he went to work with lim Jewelry Design sterling silver bracelets N. Main St. (where Umami is now located) his father, cleaning bracelets and watches and earrings, Art Carved rings, Rembrandt By VALERI FURST in 1952. His mother Marlene, who currently and learning how to melt gold. He increased charms, timeless Doves creations and the lat- It’s a David versus Goliath story. Two resides in Bainbridge Township, helped his his hours after learning how to drive. A est pieces by Holly Yashi. Mr. Piunno plans small family owned hardware stores, located father with bookkeeping and sales. graduate of Mayfield High School, he ap- to also feature pieces by local jewelry artists just a few miles apart, do what they can to “My father had polio when he was a kid prenticed for five years at no pay with master in the family store. thrive against the mighty big box stores. At and he had limited mobility. So his uncle jeweler Steve Papp in Solon, one of several In addition to jewelry creation and sales, Chagrin Valley Hardware in Chagrin Falls, taught him how to repair watches. He was jewelers his father had met by doing jewelry the store does jewelry repair, jewelry resto- the owners offer tradition. When people phenomenal, and I can prove it.” repairs for them. ration and appraisals. enter the store, they might feel as though Mr. Piunno took a box out of a cabinet “I did a lot of their challenging repair Mr. Piunno is assisted in the business by they have stepped back in time. Antiques with a variety of wind-up watches of yes- work,” recalled Mr. Piunno, who also took his wife Emily, who helps with sales, book- and oddities are mixed in with the various teryear – many with a fascinating mosaic of courses through the Gemological Institute keeping and advertising. “She’s kind of like standard tools and supplies found at your av- Photos by Peggy Turbett tiny, intricate mechanisms which his father of America on diamonds and semiprecious me – we never quit,” he quipped. stones. The Piunnos and their two children – Mo- erage hardware retailer. Much of the floor, Chagrin Hardware is run by third-generation Steve Shutts, who At age 23, Mr. Piunno took the owner- raya, 8, and Jansen, 10, both Kenston stu- shelving and structure date back to when the manages the store with help from siblings Susie Johnson and ship at Chagrin Fine Jewelry after his father dents – live on a 10-acre farm in Auburn. store first opened in 1857. Yet the owners Jack Shutts on the main strip in Chagrin Falls. passed away. The store moved to its current The family grows hops, Yukon potatoes, wouldn’t have it any other way. you’ll find antique corn huskers and horse- At Kredo Hardware in Pepper Pike, own- 1,000-square-foot location in 2007. “We kale and blueberries. “It’s by design. We wanted to keep that shoe nails. There’s a different smell, a dif- er Chris Denkins touts his store’s affiliation needed more space in the sales area and I re- They are also growing about 900 heads of old-time flavor so we stock up on traditional with True Value, the second largest retail ally needed more work space in my studio.” garlic originally cultivated in Mr. Piunno’s hardware items and also stuff you won’t find ferent atmosphere that you don’t get in any Over the years, Mr. Piunno has prided grandfather’s hometown of Campobasso, anywhere else. Go through the drawers and other store,” said owner Steve Shutts. Continued on page 46 himself on his custom jewelry creations. He Italy. “I started with eight plants,” he re- often begins with a wax replica that can be marked. modified until the customer is completely Mr. Piunno said he has learned so much satisfied. The piece is then cast in the desired over the years, including some important metal and hand finished. lessons from his customers. Years ago, one “I like to build heirlooms,” he said. “I elderly woman, who appeared to be of mod- would like to think I’m building jewelry for est means, often came into his store. She car- A horse can change a life generations.” ried years of receipts in her purse and took To find out how therapeutic riding Heirlooms often begin with a piece of in- the bus each day to work, he recalled. can help you or someone you care about, herited jewelry that needs restoration. They Through her, he learned to not judge people please contact Winni at 440-708-0013, ext. 146. 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46 Chagrin Valley Magazine 2016-17 GATES MILLS Profile: The Chagrin Valley RUSSELL 13 communities,1 valley population of established in population of established in Schools and comfortable living are just 9.1 19.2 2,256 sq. miles 1920 two of the reasons so many people decide The Chagrin Valley is a study in contrasts. It extends from the quarter-square mile 5,609 sq. miles 1827 to live in the Chagrin Valley. community of Woodmere and quaint Village of Chagrin Falls, both packed with $326,900 median home cost $213,150 median home cost upscale stores and lovely homes, to the sprawling countryside of Bainbridge, School district: Mayfield School district: West Geauga Russell and beyond. Lush green parks teeming with plant and animal life are AUBURN TOWNSHIP POPULATION DENSITY true natural jewels of the area cherished and protected by residents. HUNTING VALLEY population of established in

population of established in 25 KEY: - Park territories - Rivers, streams and creeks 8 6,035 sq. miles 1817 - Non Valley communities - Major roads and highways 705 sq. miles 1924 $266,310 median home cost - Valley community boundaries - County boundary $970,300 median home cost SOUTH RUSSELL School district: Kenston School district: Orange population of established in 5 3,921 sq. miles 1923 271 $284,030 median home cost PEPPER PIKE 322 School district: Chagrin Falls population of established in 7.5 5,694 sq. miles 1924 NEWBURY TOWNSHIP $382,730 median home cost population of established in School district: Orange 306 25 5,977 sq. miles 1817 $96,920 median home cost WOODMERE School district: Newbury population of established in 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 0.33 746 sq. miles 1944 Residents per square mile $171,860 median home cost KEY: Moreland Hills School district: Orange 87 Auburn Newbury Bainbridge Orange Bentleyville Pepper Pike Chagrin Falls Russell ORANGE population of established in Gates Mills South Russell 3.82 Hunting Valley Woodmere 3,259 sq. miles 1929 $310,170 median home cost CHAGRIN VALLEY School district: Orange SCHOOLS CHAGRIN FALLS

No. of students % of graduatescollege bound in class of 2016 MORELAND HILLS population of established in 2.1 Chagrin Falls 168 90% population of established in sq. miles 4,039 1844 Kenston 245 92% 7.23 3,032 sq. miles 1929 $244,530 median home cost Mayfield 339 90% $393,520 average home cost School district: Chagrin Falls Newbury 49 71%

PUBLIC School district: Orange Orange 161 98% BAINBRIDGE TOWNSHIP population of established in West Geauga 187 86% 25 Gilmour Academy, Boarding 115 90% BENTLEYVILLE 11,209 sq. miles 1817 Hathaway Brown, All girls, K-12 85 100% population of established in $236,510 median home cost 2.6 Hawken, K-12 113 100% 889 sq. miles 1829 School district: Kenston Laurel School, All Girls, K-12 64 100% $542,120 median home cost PRIVATE Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin 169 97% School district: Chagrin Falls University School, all boys, K-12 104 100% 422

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2016-17 Chagrin Valley Magazine 51 Continued from page 51 winter away from Northeast Ohio, she is children’s diabetes, child adoption, Eagle still one of the business owners, a title she Scouts and other groups. In the fall, the com- We opened on Valentine’s Day that year, with now shares with Whitney and David. They munity comes together at Breezewood’s Wine about eight employees. We did landscaping, and all wear many hats but Doni focuses on the and Cheese Night, the proceeds from which go starting right from beginning, we had a gift shop. apparel part of the business. David runs the to the Bainbridge Area Food for Friends Food We opened the florist shop about five years later. perennials, trees and landscape division, and Bank. There is also a Fall Fest with plenty of It was a mini version of what it is now.” Whitney handles annuals and the business family activities. Around Christmastime, shop- What it is now, after nine remodels and four end, including computers and scheduling. pers who donate a toy for the Chagrin Falls decades of growth, is a lush greenhouse, a Employment varies by the season but they Park Community Center receive a free poin- nursery stocked with trees and shrubs with a generally have a staff of about 60 on hand. settia. At Easter, little ones enjoy searching for five-year guarantee, apparel, gifts and home de- David said, “We support the community be- about 4,000 Easter eggs in two different hunts. cor, a floral shop and a landscape design-build cause the community has always supported us. “It is a madhouse,” laughed Whitney. “Some service. But it is also a community gathering We are lucky to live in a place with good loyal years we have to plow snow for the egg hunts, or place, a generous supporter of local causes and customers and we want to help them.” it can be 75 degrees. It’s fun to watch the kids.” a place for families to build memories. Breezewood routinely donates to area Whitney and David grew up at Breezewood. Doni – who is now married to Walter schools, police and fire departments, Habitat “Dad worked seven days a week so Mom Sutliff – has worked the whole 40 years. Al- for Humanity, Geauga Humane Society’s Res- brought us up here,” David said. though she has cut back her hours and spends cue Village, Race for the Cure, cancer research, “It was fun for us,” Whitney said. “We were part of the business and the family and we learned a lot. We could run the register Let Us Make Your Dream A Reality! by age seven.” Visit our new state-of-the-art Showroom TCVMAG15 “We gave David his own stand, where he used to sell Christmas trees,” his mother Doni said. Then Richard became ill. “Whitney took a semester off from college and helped me run the business,” Doni recalled, “and then Richard passed away in 2004.” Today, Whitney and David each have two toddlers. “It’s fun to watch them come up here and run Photo by Peggy Turbett around and love it, like we did,” David said. Best of 2015 Chad Schreibman, left, and David Schreibman carry on the family business at Alson Jewelers now 8454 E. Washington St. • Bainbridge • (440) 543-8050 “We have a love for the business that my dad had,” said Whitney. ■ located on Chagrin Boulevard in Woodmere. Fourth generation keeps personal touch RECEIVE 20% OFF By VALERI FURST sons Chad and David had good childhood With a 7,000-square-foot store, the brothers RECEIVE 20% OFF memories of working in the store and decided have a staff of 16, including a watch repairman FIRSTRECEIVE APPLICATION 20% OFF hat started in Poland more FIRST APPLICATION they wanted to follow in their family’s foot- and jewelry designer on site. They can also with FIRST signed APPLICATION seasonal than a century ago has steps after graduating from college. showcase their own jewelry designs, as well as with signed seasonal withagreement signed seasonal turned into a family legacy “It’s an uplifting business,” David said. popular name brands such as David Yurman, agreementagreement here in the Chagrin Valley. “When someone buys a piece of jewelry, it is Ippolita, Rolex, Cartier and more. Generally, David Schreibman, 50, and usually because they are celebrating a happy only department stores such as Saks Fifth Ave- Whis 47-year-old brother Chad own and man- occasion, whether it’s a birthday, anniversary, nue have the space to offer such a wide variety. age Alson Jewelers on Chagrin Boulevard the birth of a child or something else. We get to “Because of our size we get to travel out in Woodmere, carrying on a tradition that share those special moments with our custom- of town to jewelry shows to see what is new is now in its fourth generation. Their great- ers, some of whom we have known for years.” and exciting,” Chad said. “The biggest in the grandfather Alvin was a jeweler and watch- In 2002, the brothers decided they wanted world is in Basel, Switzerland which is where maker in Poland who immigrated to the to expand the business. Both are Orange High we found Shinola, a watch manufacturer that United States in the 1920s with his two sons. School graduates and still live in the area with is actually based in Detroit. We were among “They did what they could to survive, re- their respective families. David and his wife the first to offer them in the U.S.” pairing watches but also selling different things Jill have three children and live in Moreland Their father, Richard, is 78 and retired, but like newspapers and balloons. Eventually they Hills. Chad and his wife Stefanie have four he still comes in to the store most days, ex- were able to bring the rest of the family to children and live in Pepper Pike. With such plaining he never saw the business as work. America, and in 1931 our grandfather opened strong ties to the community, the location in While his sons are “100 percent in charge,” a jewelry store on (East) 55th and Broadway Woodmere seemed like a solid choice. Richard said he likes to talk with the customers TRADITIONALTRADITIONAL & ORGANIC & ORGANIC FERTILIZATION FERTILIZATION in Cleveland called Alvin and Sons,” Chad “There wasn’t much here at the time other and visit with the staff, one of whom has been TRADITIONAL & ORGANIC FERTILIZATION PROGRAMSPROGRAMS AVAILABLE AVAILABLE said. “There were several jewelry stores in that than the mall with a couple of shops, a bowl- with the company more than 30 years. Rich- PROGRAMS AVAILABLE neighborhood, including one that was run by- ing alley and a Bob’s Big Boy,” David said. ard has 13 grandchildren, but it has yet to be our great-uncle Willie who was Alvin’s broth- “But we knew the street had great potential seen whether one of them will join the family C�� (440) 834‐1255 er. It was all friendly competition but today, we to be a shopping hub because of its location business. He wants them to go out in the world C�� (440) 834‐1255 are the only one still in business.” and highway access. 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Large pictures of Thai kings, No. 5 of Thai and No. 9 in the monarchy’s succession, sur- Photos by Peggy Turbett vey the rectangular space with stately calm. On a half wall amid the dark polished tables, a replica of a sumptuous royal barge shakes glinting light into the room. Owners Sunny (Saowanee) and Matt (Su- phasin) Kanegkasikorn brought many of the decorations back from a trip to Thailand Saowanee (Sunny) Kanegkasikorn is part of the husband-wife in 2014. Matt had graduated from cooking team behind PepperMint Thai Cuisine in Pepper Pike. school there more than two decades earlier, petizers include a shrimp dumpling called learning how to make savory pot stickers, shumai and fried tofu triangles served with piquant hot-and-sour soup, fragrant chicken a cool cucumber sauce. Among the soups is satay and the ever-popular rice noodle pad a seafood coconut bowl seasoned with the thai. After moving to the U.S., he began rec- gingery Thai herb galangal, and one of the reating the mouthwatering dishes, first in salads is composed of seaweed. Boston and then in Northeast Ohio. A quintet of traditional curries and six But not always recreated as ingredient-by- salmon plates account for some of the most ingredient copies. popular dishes. There are more than 20 rice, Mr. Kanegkasikorn, 51, said some of the noodle, fried rice and tofu dishes to pick dishes at PepperMint Thai are tailored ver- from, such as spicy and mild versions of pad sions of the cuisine of his native country. thai, and a typical Bangkok dish of soft wide Though it’s often said that food is a language noodles fried with chicken called Crazy that transcends barriers – sharing a delicious supper may be one of the fastest ways to Noodle. make a connection between cultures – some- The 10 grilled plates include something times a bit of translation is in order. very American and familiar, top sirloin steak “I’ve been here 20 years. I know Ameri- with steamed vegetables, but served with Steak with grilled vegetables cans, what they like,” said Mr. Kanegka- a side of the faraway, tamarind chili gar- and house steak sauce is a sikorn, who is head chef at PepperMint lic sauce. A dozen signature dishes feature favorite at PepperMint Thai Thai. Mr. Kanegkasikorn spent five years Continued on page 56 Cuisine in Pepper Pike. experimenting with dishes, adapting some recipes and discarding others before settling on today’s extensive lineup. For example, the mouth-puckering intensity of tamarind can be a bit much for some local diners, so the restaurant usually substitutes vinegar to For parties of 10 to 100, the Bass Lake Banquet Room is ideal for wedding deliver a gentler sour taste. parties, corporate functions or any The restaurant handles the classics beau- other gathering. Our well-appointed tifully, while offering a range of dishes be- adjacent Inn offers first-class yond basic curries and noodles for the more Crispy half boneless roasted amenities for out of town guests. adventurous. It also prepares dishes accord- duck is sliced and glazed ing to preference, so have the kitchen crank (440) 285-3100 with chef’s spicy sauce at heat and spice up, or down, if you like. PepperMint Thai Cuisine Along with chewy pot stickers and skew- basslaketaverne.com restaurant in Pepper Pike. ers of chicken or beef satay, the dozen ap- 54 Chagrin Valley Magazine 2016-17 2016-17 Chagrin Valley Magazine 55 Continued from page 55 things up in its design. Walk in one day for a summer to study English at Boston and the décor may be changed from when College. sautéed seafood, chicken and duck. Corner market you were last in, thanks to a storehouse of He felt at home in the climate in New Coventry Rd. Madness, a mixture of glimmering statues and other decorations England – a relief from the heat, humidity shrimp, scallops, squid and mussels in rotated into the dining room to keep things and insects of his native land, he said with café satisfies a spicy Thai basil sauce, is a nod to the fresh. The mood is kept to one of crisp tran- laugh. She decided to keep pursuing lan- Kanegkasikorns earlier restaurant in the quility. guage studies. Conventry neighborhood of Cleveland PepperMint’s owners didn’t know each The two met in Boston, where Mrs. appetites with Heights, the Mint Café. (It closed in 2010 other when they arrived in the United States Kanegkasikorn started working as a server so they could concentrate on their Pepper from northern provinces of Thailand in the in an aunt’s restaurant, Lemon Tree Mint Pike business). early 1990s. Mr. Kanegkasikorn was on a Café, and he was cooking at another eatery, healthy bites The 90-seat PepperMint Thai also mixes tourist visa, Mrs. Kanegkasikorn came over the Lemon Grass Restaurant. They fell for each other, married and in 2005, moved to By BETTY WEIBEL Northeast Ohio, following a family friend s the sun starts to rise and who had located here. you drive into the Village “We took a gamble,” said Mrs. Kaneg- of Chagrin Falls, a warm kasikorn, 43, who often works 16 hours a glow from the gateway to day, seven days a week, between hosting the town draws you to the black front of the house at PepperMint Thai and and white awning of Lemon taking care of the family’s home in Orange. FallsA at the corner of North Main Street and “We put everything into this business.” Orange Street. There is a delicious aroma of Mr. Kanegkasikorn, wearing a rumpled fresh baked goods and rich coffee coming Longaberger Golf Club polo shirt, his thick from inside as co-owners Jim Linhart and black hair escaping from under a baseball Pablo Montiel bustle to update the chalk- cap, said the lulls between lunch and dinner board menu with the day’s fresh features. at the restaurant sometimes let him get away When the timer in the Lemon Falls for a golf game. tiny kitchen goes off, 95 North Main St. With their packed schedules, the Kaneg- they hurry to take an- Chagrin Falls other tray from the oven kasikorns eat most of their meals at the 440-247-8000 and fill their cases with restaurant. They favor traditional Thai fare, Lemonfalls.com with high heat levels and the sticky, tart pulp rich treats for the day. of the tamarind. The couple’s 14-year-old This is just another day for Mr. Linhart son, Nathan, is a fan of fried chicken, pizza of Pepper Pike and Mr. Montiel of Auburn and spaghetti and meatballs, his parents said Township who opened their unique gourmet with a shrug. café and market four years ago even though As for the customers of PepperMint Thai? people told them their Chagrin Falls location Which of our banking The kitchen will cook and season to your would never work. specifications. Wherever you land, expect to “Everyone thought it was a bad location be blissfully sated. ■ because so many businesses here failed, but services are available it has been great,” Mr. Montiel said. “At the time we opened we felt like pioneers in your community? because the focus of business in Chagrin Lobster Falls was in the center of town and we were ST. JOHN salad is a at the entry into the village. 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58 Chagrin Valley Magazine 2016-17 2016-17 Chagrin Valley Magazine 59 Continued from page 59 for a “must do list” for those. roasted for hours and the signature lamb service to businesses in downtown Chagrin bar that stretches nearly the entire length of There would be excellent food at wallet– meatloaf, which is Ms. McSherry’s inven- Falls. It was a start at learning about cus- the side room. Without fail the people have returned comfortable prices served by people knowl- tion and the restaurant’s signature dish. tomer satisfaction, food ordering and prepa- The couple’s son Skylar, a high school stu- night after night. The restaurant she drew up edgeable, engaging and attentive but who Crêpes, both dinner and dessert, are made ration. dent at the time, was instrumental in install- in her head has struck a chord. did not hover. Check! to order. The lemon pie, also made in house, Several years later she put her skills to the ing the point-of-sale system. Now in college, What she wanted was a neighborhood There would be a bar that featured a nice is popular. Trifles’ Catering, owned by the test again when she was owned and oper- he continues to help out when he can. place in her hometown and serve moderately selection of spirits, wines and beers. Check! Koprowski Family of Chagrin Falls, pro- ated Café Madam Springs, a tea room with a While the guts of the restaurant were be- priced, beautifully presented, well prepared Bar manager Kasey Rose and bartender vides the wickedly good pot de crème and lunch joint that was in the courthouse district ing installed, friends like April Mapes, Deb- meals of a kind not served anywhere else in Cody Linck have put together a superb signa- crème brulee and provides the restaurant of downtown Cincinnati. orah Nicholl Batchelor, upholsterers Jess the village. ture cocktail menu, and Paris Room boasts an with its savory French onion soup. Then she spent the next two decades in the Vild and Carie Tirabasso were chipping in “I had been to France several times, loved outstanding selection of bourbons and scotches. Just for fun, every dish of the dozen or so newspaper business working as a reporter with their skills of interior and exterior de- everything about it, including the fabulous Mr. Linck’s “orange Vespa” and “cucumber offered are named for French artists or writ- for the Chagrin Valley Times in her home- sign work, advice and finding just the right food. I think Chagrin Falls is the perfect Collins” are two of the bar’s popular new drinks. ers. town. It was a job she loved but one that she pieces to go into just the right places inside place for a casual French-inspired bistro.” And her place itself would have atmo- Paris Room opened in February 2015 and was willing to leave when the opportunity to the restaurant. Ms. McSherry, 55, is quick to point out that sphere, live blues and jazz and gaiety. Check! was an immediate success. The owner and own her own restaurant came her way. Banquettes covered with cheerful fabric her Paris Room menu is not crowded with the Then Ms. McSherry thought about the proprietress said she is grateful every day for A place to put her dream establishment line the stone walls which feature the Van fussy haute cuisine some may envision. The other side of the coin. The things she did not the people who discover the restaurant and became the next challenge, but she knew she Gogh inspired paintings by local artist Rob specials include jumbo Maine sea scallops want her guests to have to deal with in her who return time and time again. found the perfect place for Paris Room when Crombie. with a blood orange glaze, prepared by head- establishment and she put those on her “must Thinking back on her own history, Ms. she saw the walkout basement of the 1880s Tables and chairs fill out seating through- of-the-kitchen Brooke McVicker, to escargot not do” list. McSherry said she got the “food is love and downtown Chagrin Falls Davidian building. out the rest of the room. One end of the space with garlic butter and melted gruyere, and Guests must never have to beg for water. welcome” gene from her grandmother May- She took one look and thought she was in is set aside Wednesdays through Saturdays apple spice cake made by Martha Bryan, who And the guests she has invited to break bread belle Louise Collins. Paris again. for the one and two musicians who play wears many hats at the restaurant. must have bread to break. So, Paris Room “We were a big family and it was nothing Part of the space had been a tailor shop blues and jazz. “It’s all about using fresh ingredients, for her to cook Sunday dinner for 15 to 20 offers baskets of warm French bread and its and at one time an Oriental rug shop storage Looking back at the journey from dream simple preparation and beautiful presenta- own bleu cheese and cognac butter. people and this was every week . . . big meals room. Now, with its original river rock walls to reality, Ms. McSherry said the process tion,” she said. “Freshness is key; nothing is Guests need not order their salad al a carte like leg of lamb with the trimmings. I was and wood beam ceiling, Ms. McSherry knew took more time, more effort and more in- fried, and just about everything on the menu either. Crisp fresh green salad lightly dressed very young but those memories are vivid.” she had found a home for her restaurant. spections than she thought. “But it always is prepared in our own kitchen.” with homemade Champagne vinaigrette is an- But Ms. McSherry agrees it takes more There was even a partition made of origi- does,” Ms. McSherry laughed. That’s why There are certain “rules” she carried into other “come with” before dinners are served. than good genes for longevity in the restau- nal handmade bricks that sectioned off what there is a thing called passion. her business which are important and based The seasonal menu offers salads in sum- rant business where the failure rate is high. would be a separate bar area. Ms. McSherry knows how lucky she is on her own dining experiences – “the good, mer months and there is French pizza along She appreciates that fact perhaps because It was small but just big enough for the to occupy this singularly lovely space and the bad and the ugly” – she said with a smile with crab stuffed sole with lemon caper she is no novice to the game. personal, handmade and home grown busi- a loyal staff of men and women who have during a recent interview. cream sauce, Faroe Island salmon with a During one college summer, she and a Chag. Mag. Sept 2016.pdf 1 7/14/16 8:56 AM ness she wanted to create. The work began been with her since the start. The good things were obvious. No need bourbon glaze, boneless beef short ribs friend ran a sandwich catering and delivery from, literally, the ground up. She also knows how lucky she is not to Ms. McSherry’s husband Anthony McLo- fight the parking battle so many restaurants rg is a registered architect and did the heavy in Chagrin Falls face.

C lifting where planning the space was con- Paris Room’s front yard opens onto the cerned. He put himself in charge of obtain- village’s municipal parking lot off West M ing the necessary permits. Washington Street where parking is free in Y He also hand-built the handsome wood the evenings when the restaurant is open. ■

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60 Chagrin Valley Magazine 2016-17 2016-17 Chagrin Valley Magazine 61 Saccone said of the Jekyll’s rebuild. “It has the same footprint and is, of course, now up to code. It has the same terrific views and the same patio, and instead two bars – and inside and outside bar – now we have a combination in-and-out bar. Jekyll’s many windows ensure that neither the falls, nor the village’s pedestrian traffic is far from view. As for the menu after the fire, Mr. Saccone said, “Sixty- five percent of the menu items are the same, but we gave it a new, more chef-driven look.” Mr. Saccone explained that chef-owners constantly think about their menu and offer local items and specials that change almost daily. Chef-owners are always creative and flexible in how they incorporate the freshest ingredients available on any given day. “We can’t quite do it to that level, because Photos by Peggy Turbett we are bigger,” Mr. Saccone said. “But we try to bring in new items and think how a chef-owner would think. We bring in different sauces, different combinations, different Joe Saccone leads the teams that run restaurants that lure flavors.We have to have quality food and diners throughout the Mid-West region including Jekyll’s we have to be a little adventurous and that’s Kitchen, ML Tavern and Hyde Park. where the chef-driven portion comes in.” “You also have to have consistently great al office in Columbus. work in heavy frames of George Washington service and have ambience,” he added. “We Visitors to ML Tavern in Moreland Hills de- on horses. It includes the polo field feel and it are successful because of our associates and scribe the experience as feeling as if they are is beautiful. That’s what ML Tavern should be team and customers.” Hyde Park’s corporate in a stately home built in the 1920s or ’30s.“It and the menu reflects that.” office in Beachwood includes 23 employees was meant to feel that way,” Mr. Saccone said, “We try to offer great places to create and there are a total of 700 in the company, adding that ML includes “a wonderful patio, memories,” Mr. Saccone said. “We are only at all the restaurants, and including a region- and shades of royal blue, and hand-painted art- as good as our customer’s last meal.” ■ Seared Lake Erie walleye pairs with gazpacho slaw and a balsamic reduction (440) 248-5202 TRADITION OF Beauty and Elegance at Jekyll’s Kitchen in Chagrin Falls. Toll Free 1-888-878-5876 On the cutting edge Fax (440) 248-2075 Vision and culinary wizardry key to Hyde Park group’s ‘secret sauce’ Th e

By Lauri Gross Mr. Saccone, 59. “The meat is the best you people would go to Sarasota.” Robert Halliday can buy whether you entertain corporately or Their site selection also includes an in- “Anyone can find a place to eat. We are for social entertaining. And we have to de- depth look at demographics and an under- Co., Ltd. not just a place to eat. Our philosophy is to liver that day in, day out.” standing of the amount customers expect to create good memories,” said Chagrin Falls ML Tavern, Jekyll’s Kitchen and Hyde spend in each locale. “For instance, we have resident Joe Saccone, president and one of Park are among their 16 popular eateries. Stack City Burger Bar near downtown Co- the principals of the Hyde Park Restaurant “When we have a new concept, we open lumbus,” Mr. Saccone said. “Where the burg- CERTIFIED PUBLIC Group. Owned and operated by Mr. Sac- one restaurant and run it for 12 to 18 months. er bar is, is trendy and it works well there.” cone and partner Rick Hauck, the Hyde Park We work out all the issues.We try to under- Normally, Mr. Saccone said his team ACCOUNTANTS Restaurant Group includes 16 restaurants stand it. We try to build a concept that we leases their restaurant space. “The only res- www.rhallidaycpa.com in Cleveland, Akron, Columbus, Daytona can do more than one of. We always build taurant we actually built was Jekyll’s after it Beach, Sarasota, Pittsburgh, Detroit and, in the first one, keeping in mind that we want to burned down,” he said. “It was not a com- the fall of 2016, Indianapolis. open more than one. (With few exceptions,) plete new build but it was the closest we Their recipe for success includes equal Hyde Park would always be our first restau- came to building a whole building.” parts vision, precise business analysis and rant in a new city.” Iconic Jekyll’s Kitchen, built on – and

440-449-4977 CVM15 culinary wizardry. Being based in the Midwest means the with beautiful views of – the falls in down- 31320 Solon Road, Suite 19 1451 SOM Center Rd., Mayﬁ eld Hts. It all began when Hyde Park Prime Steak- Hyde Park Restaurant Group looks to open town Chagrin Falls, was destroyed by fire in Solon, OH 44139 MON, TUES, & THUR 9:00-8:30PM house opened in Cleveland Heights in 1988. new restaurants in cities frequented by Mid- October of 2013 and the new version of itself WED, FRI & SAT 9:00-5:30PM•SUN 12:30-4:30PM “At Hyde Park, customers expect to be westerners. “We went to Sarasota,” Mr. opened in May of 2015. WWW.MARSHALLCARPET.COM “Family owned since 1966” wined and dined and treated special,” said Saccone said, “since most of our Midwest “We flipped the bar and the kitchen,” Mr. CVM14 62 Chagrin Valley Magazine 2016-17 2016-17 Chagrin Valley Magazine 63 always thought about opening a quaint bou- first month, they had a hundred orders. Re- tique, but at the time, it seemed like a pipe- alizing the potential, they rented a licensed Mother and dream. kitchen so they could ship the cookies. Once she had children, four of them, she “I was very surprised that people would began baking again. order cookies online to begin with. We’ve daughter “She was always baking something, even shipped to California, New York, Alaska, if it was just chocolate chip cookies, and I the Virgin Islands, Hawaii. Just about every find sweet learned how to bake from her. But growing state we’ve hit,” Ms. Csizma said. up, I wouldn’t have thought it would become For a time, they were selling their cookies what it is now,” Ms. Eidam said. out of the basement of the Village Herb Shop, success As she raised her four children, Ms. Csiz- but then someone told them about a prop- ma worked for a food distributor for 13 years erty in Coach House Square. The property By KRISTA S. KANO and would often bring in baked goods for was owned by a woman who baked cakes, coworkers’ birthdays. Every Christmas she but wasn’t open on a daily basis. She was ank, 4, of University Heights brought in trays of cookies. One day people looking to sell, and after about a year and a may just be the luckiest boy in started to request orders and offered to pay. half, Ms. Csizma and Ms. Eidam worked out the valley. “A light bulb went off in my head,” Ms. a deal. They bought all the equipment, took Two days a week, Hank can Csizma said. over the lease and got to work. In October, be found in the kitchen of Sugar She started taking orders and 10 years ago, that will be four years ago. HMe Desserterie, watching cartoons on an signed up for the Geauga Farmer’s Market, Since then, the business has grown, with iPad and munching on a never-ending sup- selling cupcakes and cookies and develop- the help of the Chagrin Valley Chamber ply of sweets as his mother, Brittany Eidam, ing her own recipes. As she began taking her of Commerce. They baked cookies for the and his grandmother, Teresa Csizma, bake business more seriously, her youngest gradu- chamber’s introductory dinner to their sum- and manage the storefront they co-own at ated from high school and her company was mer concert series and last year shipped an the end of River Street in Chagrin Falls. being bought out. order of snowflake cookies to New York For the past four years, as long as Hank “This was when the market collapsed, City for the Baccarat flagship store’s holiday before (Barack) Obama was president, and has been alive, the family has specialized in window display, all while maintaining their people whom I was working with were hop- classics with a twist at their Coach House local client base. ing that they wouldn’t be the next person A red velvet cup cakelet is Square location, just past the Chagrin Valley “Local custom orders will always be our laid off. I, on the other hand, was thinking one of the luscious pastries Little Theatre. bread and butter. It’s really the best part, be- ‘Please lay me off,’ because I knew that was at Sugar Me Desserterie On a June morning, Hank is fittingly nib- cause people are always celebrating,” Ms. my opportunity. It was the right time to do in Chagrin Falls. bling a cookie shaped like sunglasses, baked Eidam said. this work fulltime and make it more of what by Ms. Csizma and decorated by his aunt, Those festivities have kept the business it could be.” Saasha, 24. The cookie itself is made from thriving. For six years, Ms. Csizma, worked the the same recipe taught to Ms. Csizma by “You would think with the economy tank- Geauga Farmers Market, building her client her 100-percent Hungarian grandparents ing, how do you start a business? But people contact list to individuals and companies and using basic ingredients: butter, sugar, eggs, are always celebrating something, whether six years ago Ms. Eidam joined the opera- flour, salt and vanilla. And as Hank is now times are good or bad,” Ms. Csizma said. “A learning, no secret ingredients are needed. tion. On a whim, they decided to put some Continued on page 66 They’ve set him up with his own bowl, a decorated sugar cookies on Etsy and in the Life as IT whisk and a few ingredients like flours and should be raisins. “It’s always fun when he’s here because CommunITy • DignITy • SpirITuality • CreativITy • VITality • QualITy then there’s three generations,” Ms. Eidam said. “He’s got excellent technique, tapping the pan and whisking.” Discover choices in residences and services from a But while Hank has expressed some inter- centrally-located, mission-based organization: est in baking, or at least in eating cookies, • Apartments and villa homes with services Ms. Csizma’s interest in baking didn’t develop until later in life. • Assisted living with spacious 1 & 2 bedroom suites “My grandparents baked all the time, but • Adult day services to support individuals in the community I had no interest whatsoever. 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She had 64 Chagrin Valley Magazine 2016-17 2016-17 Chagrin Valley Magazine 65 Continued from page 65 Brittany few families have been with me since before Eidam, left, we were in this location. We did their daugh- and Teresa ter’s graduation, engagement, wedding show- Csizma are Farmers er, baby shower, the baby’s first birthday. The co-owners best part of the business is getting to partici- and bakers pate in people’s important milestones.” of Sugar Me In addition to their custom orders, they Desserterie. also have their storefront which is always are neighbors stocked with their staples, like the decorated Photos by Alana Clark sugar cookies, the chocolate chip nirvana cookies with three kinds of chips, bourbon pecan blondies and salty fudge brownies. Their items for sale in the shop are generally on the smaller size, a trend that Ms. Csizma has noticed. “People really appreciate a mini cupcake or a mini cookie or a hand pie. They like being able to just get something small and take it with them, and not have to worry about that morning, their banana cake with maple “That’s an important thing for a business eating a whole pie, Ms. Csizma said. “You buttercream had blueberries in it. owner: find out exactly what you do best go to the store and buy a whole package of “I just decided to put some blueberries in and then do it at the very best level that you Oreos for same price as one or two cook- it. Not too out there, but still a little different can. I’d say that’s definitely what we’ve been ies from us but you’re not getting near the that someone might enjoy,” Ms. Csizma said. able to do here.” same thing. You’re getting preservatives and And that’s their whole baking philosophy. Sugar Me Desserterie is located at 49 chemicals. If you’re going to indulge, come Keep it simple. Keep it classic. Make the W. Orange St., #5 in Chagrin Falls. They here and get something really good.” best version you can, and add a fun twist. are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through In the morning, they have breakfast pas- “We’re not a big fancy bakery in New Thursday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Fridays, 10 tries, muffins, coffee and tea, all freshly York, coming up with ‘cronuts’ and new a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturdays and 12-5 p.m. on made by Ms. Csizma who arrives at 6 a.m. trends. We’re classic and reliable and we’re Sundays. For more information, visit sugar Every day offers a different selection, and good at what we do,” Ms. Eidam said. medesserterie.com or call 440-247-7228. ■

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66 Chagrin Valley Magazine 2016-17 2016-17 Chagrin Valley Magazine 67 Agriculture customers, when not working Amaranth and flowers part time as a project manager. grow at Snake Hill Though Mrs. Trethewey earned a degree Farm in Bainbridge. in international affairs, she entered the world Flowers are for sale, of farming with no experience and likes her along with a wide new calling. variety of vegetables, “You can always find a little niche (in farming) for everybody,” she said. “For us, beef, chickens, eggs every day is different. The weather is differ- and maple syrup. ent. The insect pressure is different.” Louis Rorimer, who operates Snake Hill Farm with his wife Savery, was a practic- ing lawyer when he decided to head to the country. His childhood home in Bainbridge doubled as a farm, but one that the family did not cultivate for markets until 21 years ago. Mr. Rorimer, 69, was hoping to keep the farm in the family by making it financial- ly viable, and when his wife heard about the then brand-new North Union farmers market in Shaker Square in Cleveland, a perfect solution arose. The certified organic farm currently harvests onions, garlic and carrots, among other vegetables, flowers and maple syrup. The Rorimers also raise beef cattle and chickens for eggs and poultry. These farmers, like others in the valley, are motivated by the desire to reduce the distance food has to travel to get to a family’s dinner table. Golden Buff hens at Sirna’s Farm in Auburn spend their days outdoors. Sirna’s sells their free-range, Mr. Sirna’s stand at local farm markets in- brown eggs, which studies show have more vitamin D, less cholesterol and more beta carotene. clude his farm products – eggs, vegetables, pickles and more. He also sells specialty items made exclusively by Ohio companies Growers and buyers become friends A choice to become a farmer at the store on his farm. Behind each of these three farms is a dif- “Buy local. We’re big on local. Support and neighbors at market stands brimming ferent story. Mr. Sirna, 60, was a police of- the local farmers, all the local businesses. ficer for 34 years, before retiring five years Anybody that’s local we try to help out by with local fruits, vegetables and meats ago. Twenty years into his policing career, adding their products in our store,” Mr. Sir- he started farming as the family garden ex- na said. panded. The Tretheweys also embrace the ideals By CATHERINE PERLOFF village of South Russell has been drawing “We always grew stuff. And (when) we of community sustainability. “One of the people for 14 years while the farmers market do things, we always do things on a big reasons we came back to the farm is to try to sk Craig Sirna about tomatoes, in Chagrin Falls, a North Union run opera- scale. We kept growing and growing,” Mr. preserve that way of life and get people con- and it’s hard to get him to stop tion, attracts 1,200 people on average every Sirna said, noting that as a first-generation nected with where their food comes from,” talking about the red fruit. There Sunday during the season, said Kathleen farmer, the process of building the farm was Mr. Trethewey said. are the 10,000 tomato plants Visconsi, executive director of Your Home- “trial and error.” Now, he and his family Mr. Rorimer describes farming as a means that his wife, Anne, sows every Town Chagrin Falls. harvest fruits such as strawberries, peaches to do good for your fellow man. “We believe year,A representing 43 varieties. There are the in what we’re doing,” he said. “There’s no This passion for locally grown food is not and apples and a staggering variety of veg- hydroponic greenhouses that allow him to necessarily a forgone conclusion in an area etables, including beets, cabbage and award- higher calling than growing great food for harvest the red fruit long after other farmers that is as suburban as it is bucolic and that winning sweet corn. The family also raises people to eat.” have retired the crop. There are the heirloom is home to more commerce and residences chickens and cattle and produces honey and These families have devoted more than a tomatoes, which sprout in distinctive colors than farms. An explanation for this unique maple syrup. decade of their lives to a career in farming and shapes that draw photographers yearly. local fascination can perhaps come best from Jake Trethewey, 62, co-owns certified or- that promises little pay and relentless work- REID’S TREE CARE Mr. Sirna, who co-owns Sirna’s Farm in those who chose to farm as an addition to ganic Maplestar Farm with his wife Dawn. ing conditions. Serving The Chagrin Valley Area Since 1977 Auburn Township with his wife, may know other successful careers, in part because of a He grew up on the farm and returned after “You can’t live off of farming, usually. It more about tomatoes than the average per- desire to provide fresh food for their neigh- serving 20 years in the U.S. Navy, coming takes a lot,” said Catherine Chuha, commit- son in the Chagrin Valley. But his dedication bors. back to spend time with his father, improve tee member of the Chardon Farmers Market (440) 247-3555 (440) 564-7878 to local, fresh food is an attribute he shares and a farmer at G.A.R. Horizons. Conversations with these farmers at three the soil and harvest produce like strawber- CCVM15 Mr. Rorimer agreed that turning a profit with many of his neighbors. This region’s Chagrin Valley farms, Maplestar Farm in ries, potatoes, cucumbers and garlic. They ● Sally L Futrell, can be difficult. “It’s very hard for us be- Complete tree maintenance Consulting Arborist commitment to local food is evident during Auburn Township, Snake Hill Farm in Bain- also sell fresh eggs from their chickens. Mr. including disease & insect diagnosis any warm weather weekend at one of the bridge and Sirna’s Farm, help explain this Trethewey now spends most of his time pro- cause we have very high expenses. We have BSc Horticulture, a lot of buildings we have to deal with, and ● Ohio State University thriving farm markets. passion and the way the farms and farm mar- ducing for farmers markets, restaurants, his Consultation OHIO The Geauga Fresh Farmers Market in the kets knit the community together. own farmstand and Community Supported we don’t have any free labor (because) we CHAPTER Continued on page 70 68 Chagrin Valley Magazine 2016-17 2016-17 Chagrin Valley Magazine 69 Continued from page 69 Mr. Rorimer said that when he grew up on times it doesn’t. With the farmers market, his family farm, there were few options for you grow everything you can bring to it, and don’t have any children on the farm,” he local sales. “There wasn’t the demand for lo- you’re almost sure to find somebody that said. Mr. Rorimer’s children are grown, cal produce. You couldn’t sell it.” wants it.” meaning work on the farm must be done by Indeed, the Geauga Fresh Farmers Market But the face-to-face interaction between paid laborers. was started by residents who wanted to bring farmer and customer cannot be ignored. In addition to the low payoff, farming can the benefits of local food to the communi- Mrs. Trethewey said she learned at the Building boom bring high costs in terms of time and en- ty, market manager Cheryl Hammon said. markets of the popularity of her fingerling ergy expended. Farming is not a 9-to-5 job; And those are just some of the highlights. hurst. Slated to open in 2017, Pinecrest is to “(The founders) were people who were very potatoes crop. “People will come up to the the Tretheweys say they work 70-80 hour New stores and Some leaders are embracing the growth include high-end retailers, restaurants and knowledgeable about the health benefits and stand and say ‘Oh look at this, Martha says weeks. Farmers can also expect little vaca- saying there is adequate demand across the entertainment as well as 90 apartments, a financial benefits to the community so they these are the best potatoes or Rachel had tion, even during the winter months. restaurants popping region, while others say development here is Whole Foods grocery store, an upscale mov- went out to prove to the farmers that (the these on her program,’ like they’re best Even in January when snow generally friends with the cooks on TV,” she said, only displacing business and tax dollars from ie theater with dining services, and an exten- farmers market) was a buyable idea.” covers the region, farmers are busy ordering referring to popular celebrity chefs Martha up in valley, but will other Northeast Ohio communities. sive amount of office space. Farmers market shopper Randi Simmons seeds and attending to paperwork. Stewart and Rachael Ray. “So you hear a lot Robin Dubin, an economics professor at Whole Foods, now located at Village of Chagrin Falls said she only buys local. “Two years (ago) we took 2 or 3 weeks about current trends and what people are do- the recovery last? Case Western Reserve University, said the Square shopping center in Woodmere, is an “You know where it comes from. You get to off. We went on vacation for the first time in ing and what they expect.” current business boom is an example of the example of a store that plans to move to the know the people, and you’re helping the lo- 21 years,” Mr. Trethewey said of him and his Customers show trust in their local grower. By RYAN DENTSCHEFF economy catching up to the lack of develop- newer development. wife. But they were happy to return to work. cal farms to survive,” she said. ment that occurred for several years follow- “They want to put a face to the farmer with igns of economic recovery are spring- Pinecrest is about 1 mile south of Wood- “If you buy local and you get fresh, it’s so Growers say that the market model offers ing the recession in the early 2000s. their produce, and they come to me with a ing up throughout the Chagrin Valley. mere’s Eton Chagrin Boulevard which just much better. It’s better for you. It tastes bet- unique economic advantages. Banks and investors have been more will- lot of questions. Even if they have a problem Ground has been cleared in Or- completed an expansion that includes a Star- ter,” Mrs. Trethewey said. “At a farmers market you’re getting hun- with their own garden, they’ll ask me ques- ange village for Pinecrest, a mas- ing to loan money in recent years, she said, bucks with a drive-thru, Chipotle, an AT&T dreds and hundreds of people every hour. tions and I’ll help them,” Mr. Sirna said. S resulting in a rise in development. store and Texas de Brazil Steakhouse in the A passion backed sive $225 million development designed to You have a concentration of people because But, she said, there is too much retail in Chagrin Falls farmers market customer blend residential, commercial, office and en- spring and summer of 2016. by community that’s what they’re looking for,” said Mr. the metropolitan area and additional projects Rick Bauman said he asks local growers how tertainment space in a walkable area adjacent Aryn Derryberry, Eton Chagrin Bou- The crowds seen at area farm markets Trethewey, vice-chairman of the Geauga to best use the fruits and vegetable he buys. being built in the Chagrin Valley are only go- to the busy Interstate-271. levard general manager, said that there is each week is anecdotal evidence that people Fresh Farmers Market board of directors. “Your customers become your friends and ing to hurt the region as a whole. Still in Cuyahoga County and down the plenty of commercial demand in the region. in the valley support local growers. Mr. Rorimer said the key advantage in your friends become your customers,” Mr. “Part of it has to do with how tax revenues Cleveland’s rebirth, she said, is driving that road in Woodmere, Eton Chagrin Boulevard “A lot of people are very interested in farmers markets is selling directly to con- Rorimer said. are collected and that every municipality (col- demand in the suburban communities like this past year expanded its popular shopping where their food comes from. It’s certainly sumers. He also likes the freedom to sell It’s a trusting relationship. Mr. Trethewey lects) its own taxes. The little municipalities those found in the Chagrin Valley. center with a larger Trader Joe’s grocery and what has revived farmers markets. Thirty what’s growing on the farm. A restaurant, he said that if a customer doesn’t have enough say, ‘oh, look, if we get this new development “I think Cleveland is a city that has cer- more upscale stores. years ago you didn’t find farmers markets,” said, may need a large quantity of a specific money, he lets them take what they need, we get this new tax revenue’ and nobody has to tainly changed over the years and I think it is In nearby Geauga County, Meijer Super- Mr. Trethewey said. vegetable. “Sometimes it grows and some- as long as he gets paid back at some point. pay for the loss of tax revenue someplace else. now a force to be reckoned with as far as big store has been working on plans to build on the “We’ve never had anyone not come back. It’s a pretty bad system really,” she explained. cities go with all of the amenities and nice- former parking lot of the amusement park that You can’t do that at a grocery store,” he said. “I think if you had a regional government ties they have downtown,” Ms. Derryberry once stood at the edge of Geauga Lake in Bain- Mrs. Simmons said she always buys from you’d get a lot more rational development, said. “People want to be close (to downtown the same farmers, including Birdsong Farm, bridge Township. Trustees also are shepherd- and there would be less (development over- Cleveland) but not too close and they want a personal favorite. “They know me by ing plans to attract mixed development of the all) because the population is not growing.” convenience. They want to shop 10 to 15 name. They ask about my family,” she said. former park property working with consultants Pinecrest, she said, likely would displace “The guys there couldn’t be nicer.” ■ as well as neighboring Aurora City officials. business at Legacy Village in nearby Lynd- Continued on page 72

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70 Chagrin Valley Magazine 2016-17 2016-17 Chagrin Valley Magazine 71 Continued from page 71 he said, make each commercial development and the Chagrin Valley, I think it’s a positive desirable and sustainable. thing,” he said. “I think people are always minutes away from their house.” “I don’t think we’re so saturated that you looking to try something new and have a That increased demand for business can’t have multiple destination spots for en- new place and option for their entertainment A real growth is evident when viewing employ- tertainment and dining,” he said. “Especially or leisure time and their leisure dollars.” ment statistics, experts said. for new concepts. If it was the same concept Some say it’s not only about collecting The Cleveland Metropolitan area in 2015 repeated over and over again, maybe that revenues for individual communities. Wood- added more than 23,000 jobs, the largest would get a little tiring, but I think there’s mere Mayor Charles Smith said the growth dynamo single-year increase in jobs in more than a some room for new opportunity and business- in places like Orange and Woodmere helps decade, according to a research study pub- es, restaurants and entertainment options.” the entire region. Print shop tucked into lished last year by the Maxine Goodman At the Pinecrest project, a development “Anytime you can see growth economi- Levin College of Urban Affairs at Cleveland contract with the village requires that 65 cally in your area it’s great,” he said. “Be- village fills needs of State University. The study was co-authored percent of the project’s tenants come from cause what that does is bring people to your by Richey Piiparinen and Jim Russell. outside of the Cleveland metropolitan area. area, which makes people want to live there, businesses nationwide The trend is a complete turnaround from Several businesses that have committed to which brings up the property values. the start of the Great Recession when the area Pinecrest and will be new to the market in- “I think people want to be where things By MARIE ELIUM are happening and with the building of lost nearly 83,000 jobs in just a two-year span clude West Elm, REI, Pinstripes Bistro and t first glance, owning a print Pinecrest, our region is going to be second to from 2008 to 2009, according to the study. Old Town Pour House. shop seems like an antiquated none,” Mayor Smith predicted. Evan Hirsch, an Orange village council- Overall, Mr. Hirsch said, the growth in the venture in today’s seemingly He also said he wants to see more region- man and real estate attorney at Jones Day Chagrin Valley and the east side will have a paperless world. alization because it could help promote busi- law firm in Cleveland, said he believes there positive and lasting impact on the entire region. That may be true to a point ness and save municipalities significant funds. is enough demand to go around and stick “Anytime you have new anything, espe- for some printing businesses, Mayor Smith said regionalization of po- around into the future because of the diver- cially retail and restaurants who have estab- but not Dynamic Design in South Russell. lice and fire services on the east side would A sity in commercial development concepts lished track records in other markets, and The family-owned shop – celebrating its be beneficial. and variety in businesses. These differences, you’re bringing them into Northeast Ohio 34th year – still caters to walk-in clients who “We should create districts,” he said. want a box of business cards or a couple of “That would lower the overall costs of our LET THE AWARD WINNING TEAM AT banners for a party. Yet it also has corporate operations, which police and fire are more accounts throughout the country with orders Dream Home Construction than half of the budget in many cases.” that come with exacting standards far be- MAKE Woodmere, Orange, Pepper Pike and Mo- yond conventional printing requests. reland Hills participated in a shared services Your Dreams Come True At the helm is Mark J. Doerr, 48, who study in 2013, but it failed to get the support Dream Home Construction can remodel your kitchen, bath, took over the business from his father April needed to be put into effect. basement, sunroom or other rooms in a process that will leave you 1, 2016. His parents, Dick and Marilyn, re- comfortable and conﬁ dent, and never stressed or worried. “We couldn’t get the people to understand cently celebrated their 50th wedding anni- With a motto of award-winning workmanship at the right price, how much it would help the surrounding Dream Home Construction can breathe life into your visions versary this summer with their three sons, communities and take a load off their backs,” and make those dreams a reality. daughters-in-law and assorted grandchil- Photo by Peggy Turbett Mayor Smith said. “But the people in this area dren. It was the sort of family gathering in Mark J. Doerr carries on the family graphic printing business at For more information, please call or visit need to embrace that because regionalization which Mr. Doerr reveled. 440-285-8516 is something that’s going to come regardless Dynamic Design in South Russell village. DreamHome-Construction.com Mark is the lone family member in the

CCVMAG14 if you like it or not.” ■ business today. Younger brother Anthony corporate decisions. Mr. Doerr said clients eral times a day to get orders out. Doerr lives in Idaho and is an accomplished know the prices are fair. Keeping up with clients both large and writer. His book, “All the Light We Cannot Dynamic Design’s biggest account is in small can be stressful. Mr. Doerr hired a per- See,” won the 2015 Pulitzer Prize for Fic- Texas for a company that manufactures Cat- sonal trainer and took up boxing four years tion. An older brother, Chris, lives in New erpillar forklifts. The South Russell printer ago on a friend’s recommendation. At 6 a.m. England where he is a vice president of inte- makes decals for the equipment. on a recent day, he was flipping bulky tractor grated photonics at Acacia Communications. Another client is in the aerospace indus- tires in a parking lot. Occasionally he’ll spar Dynamic Design is located in a house on try. Decals that Dynamic Design makes and with a partner. East Washington Street – it’s a good meta- ships out of its home office must withstand “Boxing is called the sweet science for a phor for the business. Mark Doerr juggles temperatures of between 500 degrees and 600 reason; so much is technique,” he said. “You We have gas at competitive prices, the demands of meeting customer deadlines degrees Fahrenheit, Mr. Doerr explained. don’t get punched a lot. My trainers take me firewood, ice, snacks and drinks, and project specifications with a deliberate Printing for big clients with exacting stan- to places that are way above my comfort including beer and wine. personal touch. His office is in a former bed- dards is the backbone of Dynamic Design. zone. It’s an endorphin hit. I do something I room. For a business with a wide-array of The company spends almost zero money on didn’t think I could do.” clients, the company remains lean with just advertising. Mr. Doerr keeps the company involved James Pascoe eight employees. “We’re small on purpose,” Mr. Doerr locally with discounted or donated banners Managing Partner Mr. Doerr makes sure that phone calls, explained. “We’re working hard to have as and printing for an assortment of charitable emails and texts are answered promptly, much contact with people as possible. (Busi- causes. 5196 Chillicothe Rd. he and the other employees keep the tone ness) comes from referrals.” “There are so many printers out there. Ev- friendly and approachable. The house was retrofitted with environ- ery single (company) out there buys print- South Russell, OH 44022 The company’s designer works closely mentally friendly flooring and lighting. A ing. We may work with a $5 billion company with clients. Many deal directly with Mr. huge solar panel supplies 30 percent of the in Texas, but we work with the same energy 440-669-5795 Doerr, who answers their calls and texts company’s power. Within a former two-car for someone who wants a $50 box of busi- [email protected] both in and out of the office. Customers tend garage below the offices is a six-color printer ness cards,” he said. to stay with Dynamic Design for years, al- that can generate trade show graphics, ban- “I got that culture from my dad. People though some leave and return depending on ners and posters. Shipping trucks arrive sev- will buy from people they like and trust.” ■ 72 Chagrin Valley Magazine 2016-17 2016-17 Chagrin Valley Magazine 73 Resource guide CHILD CARE ELECTRICIAN 440-708-1331 Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse Aurora, Ohio 44202 childrensdentalparrishbrown.com 26300 Chagrin Boulevard 330-562-7777 Chagrin Valley Early Learning Center Clover Electric Inc. 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74 Chagrin Valley Magazine 2016-17 2016-17 Chagrin Valley Magazine 75 delivered full meals to the Chagrin Falls Fire Department and the Chagrin Falls Police De- Kent State Geauga Regional Academic Center partment, Mr. Royer said. He and Mrs. Royer Salute to first responders spreads 14111 Claridon Troy Rd. 2745 Creekside Dr. also took meals to the Russell departments. Burton, OH 44021 Twinsburg, OH 44087 Some storekeepers dressed in blue for the 440-834-4187 330-888-6400 across the Chagrin Valley in 2016 week while others wore blue and red lapel ribbons. The Chagrin Falls Popcorn Shop By JOAN DEMIRJIAN created blue popcorn balls, and blue ribbons were tied to light poles, Mr. Royer said. n the fall of 2015, Jo and Bob Royer em- “Everyone was pleased that time was taken barked on a mission to launch an event to thank them for what they do,” he said. honoring local police officers, firefighters Molly Gebler, executive director of the and paramedics, thanking them for keeping Chagrin Valley Chamber of Commerce, said their communities safe around the clock. she is working with other communities. The Russell Township couple organized “We encouraged each community to find a Salute to First Responders in the Village of I a resident to volunteer to lead the effort, and Chagrin Falls with signs around town, spe- I’m working with those individuals. Each cial meals delivered to the departments and a community will have banners that people ceremony during the first home high school will sign in support of the first responders,” football game of the season. she said. The banners will be personalized “First responders put their lives on the line, with police and fire emblems. and if there is an emergency, they show up and ange, South Russell and Woodmere this year. responders,” Mr. Guinther said. Residents will find the banners on display we all depend on them to be here,” Mrs. Royer Last year’s celebration did get national Communities are stepping up this year, in fire or police departmentsas well as at said. “We need to stand up and say thank you.” recognition. especially in light of summer incidents when high school stadium in Chagrin Falls, Ken- THE FUTURE That is happening again with a weeklong SHOULD South Russell resident Harry Guinther, a for- five police officers were killed in Dallas and ston and Orange. salute beginning Sept. 11 (2016), only this mer World War II POW and member of Cha- three officers were killed in Baton Rouge. The event was to be kicked off with a PREPARE FOR YOU! year the tribute will extend to first respond- Last year, the Royers promoted the tribute concert at Triangle Park in Chagrin Falls on ers across the Chagrin Valley. The goal is to grin Falls VFW Post 12067, was so inspired to first responders after two New York City Sunday, Sept. 11. make it an annual and statewide event. that he sent a letter to the national VFW hoping Police Department officers were killed in a “We have reached out to area churches At Kent State Geauga and the Regional Academic Center BrighterBlue ribbons on tree trunks and power to choice.spread the word. The VFW, in turn, wrote December 2014 shooting. and schools, as well,” Ms. Gebler said. you have access to any career choice you could imagine poles, as well as banners signed by apprecia- an article in its newsletter about Chagrin Falls’ Mrs. Royer said she was overwhelmed by Tim Bando of Grove Hill restaurant said tive residents will be appearing in Bainbridge, 2015 salute to men and women in blue. with over 282 majors to select from. We offer affordable the efforts of a young girl in Texas who spent his restaurant took lunch to the Chagrin Falls Bentleyville, Chagrin Falls, Pepper Pike, Or- “Public service is engrained in these first tuition, flexible schedules, small class sizes and free her winter break writing thank-you notes to fire and police departments. It was a nice trib- the New York Police Department. ute to them, he said, adding, “They were very parking at both locations. Financial aid and scholarships The Royers wondered what was being done grateful. Police and fire risk their lives for us are available. Visit us on the web to learn more. In the words of Milton H., locally to give credit to our first responders. “We and the least we can do is serve them a meal.” approached the Chagrin Valley Chamber and South Russell is planning a Feed the Force Ready to transition to college and still “My daughter and son-in-law visited The Atrium and immediately came to then Village Mayor Tom Brick,” Mrs. Royer potluck dinner that residents will serve in me with the suggestion I was to visit and consider “The Atrium Lifestyle”. I said. “Mayor Brick was all for it, and the cham- the South Russell Park. in enrolled in high school? was living on my own in an apartment and did not feel the need to relocate ber said absolutely. We talked to restaurants and Communities are being encouraged to The College Credit Plus program is designed to open the door with the fear of giving up my independence. I did, however visit and they said, ‘What do you want us to do?’” light up their town halls with red and blue immediately gave notice to move the following day. My whole life has for early college admission to high school students in grades Mr. Royer, a charter member of Chagrin spotlights. “We are also asking residents to changed. The enormous amount of daily activity opportunities, a fantastic 7-12. Earning college credit while satisfying high school staff of caring people, an incredible menu of delicious food choices are all Falls VFW Post 12067, said when the idea do that with their front porch lights,” Ms. meaningful to me in the new found independence I have gained.” was proposed, the whole community was Gebler said, during the weeklong event. requirements can reduce the time and cost of attending excited.The proposal to honor first respond- Bainbridge Trustee Kristina O’Brien said, college after high school -and it’s free. Protect your hard-earned assets by avoiding large “buy-ins” ers was presented to Chagrin Falls council, “This is a fun event, and our township wants and long-term contracts. whose members embraced the idea. to be a part of it.” Ready to gain the skills to meet the The same is true this year. “Everyone is in During the first Chagrin Falls High School favor of the event,”said Mr. Royer, a member home football game last year, honorees were Workforce Needs? of the Chagrin Valley Chamber of Commerce. recognized, marching onto the field between The Workforce Development Program at Kent State A Vietnam Navy veteran who served on rows of students. University Geauga and the Regional Academic Center is the USS Morton as well as an officer on They stood in formation and saluted as your local resource for lifelong learning, professional Navy Patrol Craft (PCF-104), Mr. Royer said the VFW Post 12067 members raised the the event was extremely successful last year. flag, which had flown over the U.S. Capitol development, customized training, business consulting, It is important children know police, fire Building in Washington, D.C. assessment services, Online training classes, professional and paramedics are there to help, Mrs. Royer Among those standing with police, firefight- certifications, research projects, and other special said, and to “be aware of what an important ers and paramedics was now-retired Chagrin programs. Find out more by visiting us on the web at Contact Diane Barben to role they play in every community.” Falls Police Department Police Chief James schedule a private tour: The Royers would like the tribute to even- Brosius, a Vietnam veteran and member of www.kent.edu/geauga. 330-562-7777 ~or~ tually be celebrated statewide. VFW Post 12067. It was an honor, he recalled. [email protected] In 2015, other communities participated. Mr. Guinther agreed. “It was a stirring and See floor plans, enjoy lunch! South Russell Village was all in and hung memorable moment, which elicited an ex- WWW.KENT.EDU/GEAUGA banners, she said. “We live in Russell and tended standing ovation from the spectators.” 800 N. Aurora Rd. Aurora • atriumliving.com Russell hung banners and ribbons.” The salute last year, he said, was a “heart- Several restaurants in Chagrin Falls felt expression of our thanks.” ■ 76 Chagrin Valley Magazine 2016-17 2016-17 Chagrin Valley Magazine 77 Options abound in the market for upscale homes By RYAN DENTSCHEFF he Chagrin Valley has just about everything needed for easy living – excellent schools, sprawling parks and loads of shopping, dining and entertainment – in an area close to downtown Cleveland. TThe valley housing market is waking up to brisk housing sales and new residential developments in the works. Developers are at the newly established Chagrin Bluffs just The Lakes of Orange housing Luxury filling demands with single-family homes on off of Chagrin Boulevard. project is being developed by large lots and smaller lots, as well as with the For lower-maintenance homes on smaller Scott Miller of Miller Homes, newest growing trend: townhomes. lots, potential buyers will soon have plenty who is also developing Sterling And there looks to be no slowing down in of options. In Pepper Pike, two upscale the near future. Lakes. Mr. Miller predicts that townhouse developments off of Cedar Road “There’s a lot of pent up demand getting housing growth will continue Photos by Alana Clark met,” said Robert A. Simons, professor of Continued on page 80 for the next five to 10 years. living urban planning and real estate development at the Levin College of Urban Affairs at

Cleveland State University. TCVM16 New housing was nearly nonexistent for several years immediately following the Great Recession that hit between 2007 and 2009. But now, there are signs that the economy is rebounding. Representing buyers and “(Housing) prices are up slightly, sales are up, rates are very low, everybody is em- sellers with experience ployed and there’s a lot of money flowing and integrity. around the world,” he said. “The Chagrin Valley is a desirable area and just like Cleve- 440.667.8066 land, we have a little boom going on. It’s 26 S. Main Street • Chagrin Falls really a recovery after having several years with nothing.” During the first several post-recession No longer BECOMING to you? years, the home-building market was domi- nated by low-income projects. Those projects remain consistent, he said, but now the luxury market is seeing a big boost. “That’s where the action is,” Mr. Simons said. “The luxury market is 10-25 percent of

the overall demand, depending on how you TCVM16 define it, but it’s been getting 50 percent of the construction activity.” That trend is evident in the affluent communities that make up the Chagrin Valley. Could it BE COMING to us? In Orange, the Lakes of Orange housing project is off the ground and currently selling THRIFTIQUE SHOWROOM NEEDS YOUR DONATIONS. single-family, “green-certified” homes in the $450,000 and up range. Plans for that devel- Clothing....Artwork....Housewares...Furniture opment show a maximum of 150 residences. 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Jason Friedman, a local developer who is embrace 21st century learning building one of the townhouse projects as well as the Chagrin Bluffs development, said the By SUE HOFFMAN vide a flexible learning environment, a new be able to design items on Chromebooks, combination of high buyer demand in the Cha- The Lakes 4,300-square-foot Innovation Center is set email them to 3-D printers and see photo- grin Valley, desire by property owners to sell of Orange is rom their innovative programs to to open this fall on the high school-middle graphs of their finished product before they their properties and the market on an upswing currently selling their notable graduates, excellent school campus. The renovated space that has receive them at school,” said Mrs. Nachtw- student performance and nation- out of the recession has provided the perfect single-family, been funded independently includes a re- ey, the mother of four children in the district. al recognition, Chagrin Valley opportunity for new residential growth. And search center to foster new ideas, a collabo- Also on the horizon is the establishment green-certified schools have distinguished them- an important aspect of that growth, he said, is ration classroom for discussion, and a “Mak- of the Chagrin Falls Center for Community homes for selves in a number of ways. providing diverse housing choices. ers Space” or “Fab Lab” where ideas come Arts, a project within the Intermediate School $450,000 or more. Their accolades – from the National Blue “People like options and there are great op- F to life with the aid of 3-D printers, embroi- renovation plan. The district recently received Ribbon Award to placement on local and tions here. Our job as real estate developers is to dery machines, laser cutters and other tools. a $600,000 capital grant for the arts center. nationwide “best schools” lists – continue provide those options,” he said. Even between The Chagrin Falls Educational Founda- “This will allow us to renovate a portion But with all of the home building going on In addition to the various housing projects as the schools embrace programs that pre- his townhouse development and the one being tion has raised approximately $500,000 of of the building to create a hub for the arts and in the Chagrin Valley, it begs the question, is underway in the Chagrin Valley, another few pare students with 21st century skills. The built by the Orlean Company about a half mile the $650,000 needed for the project. allow our partners an opportunity to expand this sustainable and for how long? hundred residences could also be coming to schools’ achievements reflect and attract away, diversity is evident. The Orlean proj- “The center, which is modeled after Case programming which has a positive economic Scott Miller of Miller Homes, who is Orange in conjunction with the Pinecrest supportive community members for whom ect features more traditional style townhomes Western Reserve University’s Thinkbox, impact throughout the valley,” Mr. Hunt said. developing within Sterling Lakes and the mixed-use project located at the northeast education is a high priority. while Mr. Friedman’s is more modern. “It is going to be an exciting space not just Lakes of Orange, said he believes growth in corner of Interstate 271 and Harvard Road. gives our kids exposure to resources stu- Pepper Pike Mayor Richard Bain said he for the education of our students, but for our home building will likely continue for the Work has begun at the site for phase one Chagrin Falls has three dents have at top universities,” said founda- sees the ongoing boom in home building as tion President Meg Nachtwey. “Thanks to partner organizations involved in the arts. next five to 10 years, but it is bound to get of the project which includes a $225 million pillars to success a positive for the area. our wonderful community support, we have This grant offsets dollars that would have to more and more expensive. commercial-focused center featuring up- “It supports the underlying tax base and The problem, he said, is that the scarcity With 10,000 proud graduates since 1879, enough money to open the center.” have been raised locally and serves as a cata- scale retailers, dining, a movie theater, office lyst as the Chagrin Falls Board of Education drives revenue for the communities, which of buildable lots in the area is driving up the the Chagrin Falls Exempted Village School The additional funds being sought will en- space and 90 apartments. Phase two is to in- prepares to approach the community for the is a good thing,” he said. But the growth is prices. District thrives on traditions, innovation and able the district to expand the center’s tech- clude a residential project. The tentative goal remainder of the project in May of 2017.” only valuable to a community and the region “I think there’s enough out there right now collaboration. nological offerings to all students from kin- for opening the commercial development is if it is done properly, he added. for five years,” he said of building lots. “Af- “Our students, our staff and our commu- dergarten on up. “Elementary students will Continued on page 82 “Having options is very important as long ter that, it’s going to get more costly to get fall of 2017. Early projections indicate that nity are the three pillars that contribute to our as those options are of quality so that the improved lots to build new homes or you’re the residential aspect could include as many success,” said Superintendent Robert Hunt. character of the community remains consis- going to have to find houses that need to be as 300 new housing units. “Our accolades are the end product of those tent,” the mayor said. “It’s our goal to have it knocked down. It remains to be seen if the demand for three things working together. Worried about occur in a way that is respectful of the homes “It’s happening in Beachwood,” Mr. Miller new housing will remain sufficient enough “Students understand the importance of that are already here and provide improve- said, “where people are knocking down existing to drive developers to invest in hundreds education and know that their experience the noises ment to the neighborhoods which the devel- homes and building new ones and I think that’s of more homes, but as for now, Mr. Simons here builds the foundation for their future,” he opment is occurring.” going to start to happen more in (this area).” said, the market remains healthy. ■ said. “The staff is not only committed to excellence, but is continually improving. They your garage understand that it’s OK to take a risk and chal- “THE DIFFERENCE IN FLOOR COVERINGS...” lenge themselves to be better. 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Timmons Elementary In the last several years, the number of stu- The district has small class sizes in first and “It’s very nice to be in a school where you at all grade levels take a break from the nor- rural to suburban School was named a National Blue Ribbon dents taking her AP government class has second grade as well. go in knowing 75 percent of the faces of the mal routine to pursue an individual or group School by the U.S. Department of Education increased from 80 to 125. “If we don’t catch them up by third kids, and their brothers, sisters and parents,” interest, with an emphasis on critical think- The 750-kilowatt, 213-foot wind turbine in 2011 for academic excellence. Mrs. Smith, who serves as president of the grade, they are likely to struggle all the way said Mrs. Sanders, whose two sons, now in ing, collaboration, communication and cre- that has stood on the high school campus “Everyone comes together to support Kenston Education Association, which rep- through,” said Ms. Mrakovich. “We’re in- high school, have attended the district since ativity. At the high school, students can sign since 2012, showcases the Kenston School Kenston,” Mrs. Santilli said about the school resents teachers, praised the students, staff, vesting in the early years so that we’re not kindergarten. “You know the artsy ones and up for a professional conference, tour the District’s wide-ranging “Go Green” proj- community. “We’re very grateful for the administration and community. “We jok- trying to make up for lost time in the middle the athletic ones. Because of the size of the Federal Reserve or learn to play the guitar, ects. The turbine produces some 1.3 million combined operating levy and bond issue ingly say we live in a bubble,” she said. “I’ll and high school years, when kids are more school, their interests and extra-curricular said Dr. Holland, who has led the district for kilowatt hours per year, or approximately 70 which passed in May 2015.” take that bubble.” likely to drop out.” activities can overlap.” three years. Elementary and middle school percent of the high school’s annual electric With the recent adoption of contracts with Following area trends, district enrollment For example, Mrs. Sanders’ son Mak, 17, students also pursue their interests at age ap- consumption. faculty and non-teaching staff, the district is Newbury personalizes in Newbury has declined in recent years who is a senior this year, plays varsity foot- propriate levels. Other renewable energy initiatives include focusing on student engagement and con- education from its peak of 750, Ms. Mrakovich said. ball as well as trumpet in the marching band. The district recently received an Ohio LED lighting in the parking lots, solar panels tinuing the district’s academic success, she The size presents some budget challenges. “At halftime, he trades his helmet for his Department of Education Straight A Grant With a total of 460 students, Newbury en- at the intermediate school, recycling, and a said. “When you look at educating students, “We get less funding by being smaller, and trumpet and marches in the half-time show,” of $750,000 to develop an Innovation Cen- joys its status as a small district, according to district anti-idling policy. The district also it goes beyond test scores. We’re looking at we’re considered a wealthy district.” she said. ter. “It takes our program to another level to Superintendent Michelle Mrakovich. purchased with a grant, Ohio’s first plug-in the whole child.” Yet progress continues. The Newbury Lo- “We’re proud to be a Black Knight.” prepare students for success in the 21st cen- “A small district allows for personalized electric hybrid school bus. All of the dis- The school’s inaugural Fine Arts Showcase cal School District is on the Niche national tury,” Dr. Holland said. “It’s very exciting.” education,” said Ms. Mrakovich, who was Orange nurtures critical trict’s efforts contributed to its receiving the held for the community last spring combined list of 8,738 “Best Public School Districts” With its hub at Brady Middle School, appointed Newbury High School principal in U.S. Department of Education’s Green Rib- the high school’s traditional art show with con- based on statistics and opinions of students thinking, creativity the center will focus on innovation, design, 2013 and superintendent in 2015. “Our teach- bon School Award in 2013. certs by middle and high school musicians. The and parents. Long known for its excellent education- project-based learning, engineering and real- ers are very involved with our students. That’s “We’re broadening our Go Green efforts,” district has programs that strive to create a cul- The district just received a Straight A al programming, the Orange City School world application. Students throughout the a huge benefit when you look at the needs that Superintendent Nancy Santilli said. We’re ture of inclusion and connectedness. Grant from the Ohio Department of Educa- District has built a culture of learning that campus will have access to fabrication labo- the students have every day. Our small class installing hydration stations (filtrated wa- A capital improvement project funded tion to send one elementary school teacher emphasizes individual student interests, in- ratories or “fab labs” and design resources sizes allow for individualized learning oppor- ter coolers) in all of the school buildings. by a $10 million bond issue is underway to and one middle school teacher for training in novation and global experience as well, ac- ranging from 3-D printers to vinyl cutters. tunities. With the family feeling in the district, We’re revitalizing our outdoor classroom at convert the former Gardiner Early Learn- research-based interventions and strategies cording to Superintendent Edwin Holland. The grant also funds district-wide profes- our students can come to any staff member the high school to tie in with the community ing Center to a transportation hub. Kenston for teaching reading. “We cannot always prepare the future for sional development. with ease to share a concern.” trails on our campus.” Those trails are ex- Community Education is also moving to the Through savings in a shared service our children, but we can prepare our chil- In an effort to offer a global experience, panding with funding from the Benjamin A. former school. “It’s great to use the school The district recently launched a proactive agreement for technology personnel, the dis- dren for the future,” Dr. Holland said, cit- Orange High School maintains exchange King Family Trust. building and revitalize its purpose,” said program to assure that students were all per- trict was able to purchase Chromebooks for ing a similar quote by President Franklin D. Continued on page 84 Kenston, a district of nearly 3,000 students Mrs. Santilli, who served as Kenston assis- forming academically at grade level. Some each student in grades three to 12 and carts Roosevelt. from Auburn and Bainbridge, has received tant superintendent for three years prior to of the students who were starting kindergar- for shared use in kindergarten through sec- much recognition as a result of its student taking the helm. The district is also renovat- ten without any preschool experience needed ond grade. The district just launched a new achievement, dedicated staff and supportive ing the stadium with new bleachers, energy- extra help in catching up. website and uses Facebook and Twitter to community, Mrs. Santilli said. efficient lighting and restroom facilities that “We took the kindergarten class of 21 stu- get information out to families. The district is on the Washington Post’s are handicapped accessible. dents and cut it in half,” Ms. Mrakovich said. 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This fall, approximately 20 Orange 10 acres in Pepper Pike, the school provides age, as well as the activities and opportu- The district’s curriculum encourages stu- ting a trailer to transport the instruments,” tessori for children 20 months to age 6 and students are traveling to their partner school an enriching Jewish education for children nities that the kids can participate in,” she dents to think independently and critically. she said. “They were starting a fundraiser. Montessori-influenced primary and middle in Shijiazhuang, China. Last February, stu- in preschool through eighth grade. Its core added. More and more students at the high school And a couple of people stepped forward and school programs. dents from Shijiazhuang visited the Orange values are conservative Jewish thought and are participating in the Advanced Placement said they’d pay for it. When you ask and they practice, academic rigor and critical think- Schools campus for the third time. Students, families, staff St. Joan of Arc School: Located in the program, said Dr. Markwardt, who holds see the need, they’re there for you.” ing, caring and community. Orange High School will also welcome define West Geauga a doctorate in educational administration. Mrs. Leavenworth, who has served a total quaint Village of Chagrin Falls, the K-8 this fall some 25 Danish students from Hern- Hawken School: school has grown since it opened in 1965 From its high school’s National Blue Rib- “Our students are realizing the importance of of 31 years on the board, is a charter member An independent, co- ing Gymnasium as part of the fifth annual and continues to be committed to the mis- bon Award to its advanced technological of- the rigor of the AP courses in their prepara- of the parent volunteer-run West Geauga Ed- educational, college-preparatory day school exchange between the two schools. A simi- sion of fostering academic excellence and ferings for elementary school students, the tion for college.” ucational Foundation. “The foundation and a founded in 1915, the state-of-the-art upper lar number of Orange students will travel to providing a Catholic faith-based learning West Geauga School District is well known “Over the last three years, we’ve gone group of parents recently organized a college school, with an open, college-style campus, Denmark next spring. environment inspired by the Gospel of Je- for its quality educational programs. from offering 14 AP classes to 21,” noted fair which attracted more than 100 colleges is in Gates Mills. The school also provides Achievements of the district are being “It’s the people that make this district high school Principal Jay Bishop. “Our stu- and universities,” she said. education for preschool through eighth grade sus Christ. recognized in Northeast Ohio and beyond. in the neighboring city of Lyndhurst. special and unique,” commented Superin- dent participation rate has increased 23.4 University School: The upper school for Orange High School was recently named as Private schools tendent Richard Markwardt, who assumed percent.” Laurel School: While the all-girls Laurel boys in grades nine through 12 is on a 221- one of the first annual All A Award winners his post in 2015. “It starts with having re- Slightly more than 2,000 students attend Gilmour Academy: Founded by the Broth- School is headquartered in Shaker Heights, its acre, wooded campus in bucolic Hunting by the State Board of Education of Ohio for ally nice kids. We also have good families the district’s two elementary schools, middle ers of Holy Cross of Notre Dame, Ind., the Butler Campus for environmental and physical Valley, where students tap maple trees for 2014-15. and a dedicated staff. The partnership of school and high school from Chester and Catholic, co-educational, college-preparato- education is in the Chagrin Valley. The 140- syrup, operate a sugarhouse and raise native Major facilities improvements have been these three components defines the district in Russell townships as well as small segments ry school offers a Montessori program for acre property in Russell and Chester townships brook trout. Opportunities abound inside the taking place, including the complete renova- many ways.” of Munson and Chagrin Falls. preschoolers through kindergarten and tra- features the 12,000-square-foot Alice Lehman 52,000-square-foot academic wing with inter- tion of the high school auditorium. The community has not only supported “Every day there are achievements we ditional academic programs for kindergarten Butler Center for Fitness and Wellness. active technology. ■ Orange enrolls more than 2,100 students the schools through levy renewals, but also are proud of,” Dr. Markwardt said. The high annually from several communities, includ- from private contributions, Dr. Markwardt school received the U.S. Department of ing Hunting Valley, Moreland Hills, Orange, said. Individual donations of as much as Education’s National Blue Ribbon Award in Pepper Pike and Woodmere. $100,000 each have enabled the district to 2013 for academic excellence. “The award buyOuts errAnDs “The Orange District is really five” mu- speaks highly of the students, programs and assign iPads and Chromebooks to students ERRAND GIRL nicipalities, said Lisa Friedman, a former in grades one to five and equip elementary staff.” Pine Valley Bolts The Original! $ PTA president whose three children are go- school classrooms with Smartboards, as well About 90 percent of the high school grad- 10 OFF FOR 1st Time Customers I will house/pet/baby-sit, run your errands, dog walking, ing into seventh, sixth and fourth grade. “It uates continue their education, with most & Industrial Surplus shop, clean, cook, laundry, plants, light yard work, party as improve the football stadium. or event planner, hostess, bartending, entertainment, etc. falls into the district’s hands to create the “It’s rare to have that generosity,” the su- pursuing four-year degrees at college. 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