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2016-17 VALLEY MAGAZINE HIKING Venture into world of flora and fauna BUSINESS Families give operations longevity DINING Indulge in tasty offerings PRESENTED BY CHAGRIN VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & CHAGRIN VALLEY TIMES The We’re #1 in Homes Sold in OHIO VALLEY the Chagrin Valley! GROUP, Inc. Landscape & Tree Service Professionals Chagrin Valley Exceeding Expectations Since 1989 2015 Market Share By Broker* SOLD VOLUME 55.70% Broker #2: 9.60% All Other Brokers: 31.60% Broker #3: 2.30% Broker #4: 0.80% *The following illustration represents a sample of aggregated real estate brokers in northeast Ohio’s NEOHREX and Firelands multiple listing services who have earned 0.80% or more of the listings sold from 1/1/15 through 12/31/15. “Other” represents those aggregated brokers achieving less than 0.80% of the listings sold activity for the same time period. Statistics as of 7/29/16. Call us to share in our success. Chagrin Falls – 440-247-8900 • Aurora – 330-562-6188 Award Gates Mills – 440-423-3100 • Pepper Pike – 216-831-9310 Winning Shaker Heights – 216-751-8550 • Solon – 440-248-3000 Landscapes! EAST: Chagrin Falls • WEST: Valley City 440-543-0500 A+ Rated www.ohiovalleygroup.com www.howardhanna.com 2 Chagrin Valley Magazine 2016-17 2016-17 Chagrin Valley Magazine 3 Contents 16 hether you are a long- time 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 newspa- per, the Chagrin Valley Times, has published this guide. Within these pages, you will find infor- mation about local merchants, 12 restaurants, schools, recreational Hiking Bare Attitude opportunities and so much more. The chamber is a 500-plus mem- ber 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 re- fer 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. 4 Chagrin Valley Magazine 2016-17 2016-17 Chagrin Valley Magazine 5 VisitVisit www.judsonsmartliving.orgwww.judsonsmartliving.org andand clickclick JudsonJudson atat Home.Home. Once you visit The Weils, we know you’re going to like what you see. Social Once you move in – you’re going to VALLEY MAGAZINE love your new home! 525 E. Washington St., Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44022 butterflies, Everything you need, everything 440-247-5335 you want, is no farther than down Publisher: H. Kenneth Douthit III bookworms, the hall. We’ll also help you plan Creative Director, GM: Editor: Amanda Petkiewicz Ellen J. Kleinerman life-enriching activities that match Editorial assistant: Krista S. Kano busy bees. your interests – cultural outings, Photographers: Philip Botta, Alana Clark, Peggy Turbett shopping trips, movies, games, Writers: Barbara Christian, Michele Collins, Joan Demirjian, Always a crafts, salon visits, going out to eat Ryan Dentscheff, Marie Elium, Valeri Furst, Lauri Gross, – even “Happy Hours” where you can Sue Hoffman, Krista S. Kano, Catherine Perloff, Betty Weibel talk, laugh and relax before dinner ON THE COVER Graphics: Maureen Bole flutter of with your neighbors and friends. Photographer Philip Account Executives: Nancy Kelley, Diana Nicolanti, Botta captures light Karla Viers, Patty Vitale Now providing transportation shining through the activity. Ad Designers: Connie Gabor, Travis Rock forest into Ansel’s Cave services seven days a week to get on a hike through the For the Chagrin Valley Chamber of Commerce: you wherever you need to go! Geauga Park District’s Molly Gebler, Helen Kuznik West Woods. See Story Additional copies of the Chagrin Valley Magazine are available For more information, please on Page 12 from the Chagrin Valley Chamber of Commerce at 440-247-6607 contact a Weils team member at or Chagrin Valley Publishing at 440-247-5335. 440.996.0504. 16540 Chillicothe Road Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44023 440-543-5123 www.LowesGreenhouse.com [email protected] on every day... in every season... 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