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Features 

Mayor’s Message ... 6 

City News ... 7-12 

Library Schedule ... 16-17 

The Art of Friendship ... 18 

Summer Camps ... 19-20 

Home & Garden ... 21-22 

Relay For Life ... 24-25 

KSU to Expand Courses ... 28 

One Man’s Trip to India ... 30 

This Issue 

Community Calendar ... 13 

Discovering Spring ... 26 

Autism Awareness ... 27 

Exercise Your Mind ... 29 

Business Directory ... 31 

Health & Wellness .......14 

Pediatrics..............15 

Real Estate .......23 

Cover photo of Gleneagles Golf Course by Chris Coville 

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Publishers’ Note 

Spring is upon us and, boy, are we looking forward to some warmer weather! The beautiful cover photo of Gleneagles golf 

course makes you want to get out there and hit the links, even if you’re not a golfer! Once again, we’ve had a great time 

putting together this edition of Community Times Twinsburg. There are so many stories to be told . . . we hope you enjoy 

this diverse issue. 

Inside you will find an excellent city section that includes a feature on the aforementioned Gleneagles, a summary of the zoning 

issues that will appear on the May ballot, and a recap of the mayor’s state of the city address. In these times of uncertainty, it is nice 

to know that the Lions Club is forming a Twinsburg chapter and we’re sure you will admire this group’s philanthropic efforts. We 

also fill you in on the expansion of Kent State University’s Twinsburg Campus and preview the Relay For Life fundraiser to be held 

June 5 at Tiger Stadium. 

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Community Times Twinsburg • April/May 2009 • 5

A Message from the Mayor 

By Twinsburg Mayor Katherine Procop 

Hello Spring! 

After a long, snowy winter we are finally seeing the first signs of spring. For city residents that 

means candy scrambles, art festivals, salamander sightings, and golf! 

Gleneagles is open for business and with thanks to the dry, although chilly, weather, the course has already 

had several weeks of play. The course is in great condition even after the rough winter in Northeast Ohio. 

During the past few months, City Council, the Administration, and Finance Director have been working 

hard to finalize the 2009 Appropriations. Through all of their efforts, the original budget has been reduced 

by 14 percent while keeping the city’s employee base and resident services intact. 

Decreasing revenues have demanded an even more active participation in Economic Development 

efforts including the Mayors & Municipalities Automotive Coalition (MMAC). Recently Councilman 

Gary Sorace and I traveled with the coalition members to Washington, D.C., to meet with the President’s 

Automotive Task Force. 

The mission was well received and produced support for an additional $240 

million in Economic Development Assistance through the Department of 

Commerce in the FY ’09 Omnibus Bill. The coalition is making sure that the 

plight of the automotive industry remains front and center in retaining and 

stabilizing manufacturing jobs across the country. 

Our goal is to continue to gather support for the auto industry and autodependent 

businesses as well as for the communities whose workers and 

families rely on these jobs. 

Due to budget constraints several fee adjustments have been adopted to 

supplement recreation services. Membership fees have been increased at the 

Fitness Center and at the Waterpark. However, if you purchase your Waterpark 

pool pass before the pool opens on May 30 you will receive a 15 percent savings 

and have the option to make two payments before June 20. 

Summer Camp registration is now underway. Camps are filling up quickly 

even though fees have been adjusted to offset the cost of bus service. Other 

than the cancellation of the Olde Thyme Fayre, most other recreation 

programs are still available. Please check the city website www.mytwinsburg. 

com for all spring and summer activities. 

In closing, I would like to suggest that you spend some time enjoying the 

bike and hike trails in Center Valley Park and Liberty Park. It’s the best time 

of the year to hunt for spotted salamanders and hear the “spring peepers.” 

Just ask our City Naturalist Stanley Stine, and he’ll tell you all about it. 


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Mayor Kathi Procop and Councilman Gary Sorace traveled to Washington, 

D.C., to meet with President Barack Obama’s Automotive Task Force.

City Council Corner 

In January, Council approved a resolution authorizing the Mayor to 

enter into an agreement with First Industrial Realty and Fasteners for 

Retail, Inc., under the Community Reinvestment Area Program for 

real property tax abatement in return for the company bringing jobs to 

the city. 

Council also approved seven resolutions creating appointments to the 

city’s Architectural Review Board; the Beautification Commission; the 

Capital Improvement Board; the Environmental Historic Preservation 

Commission; the Gleneagles Advisory Board; Parks and Recreation; 

and the Charter Review Commission. 

Police Promotions 

In January, before a regular Council meeting, Robert 

Gonsiewski was sworn-in as a Lieutenant in the Twinsburg Police 

Department. 

In March, before a regular Council meeting, James Scarl was 

sworn in as a Sergeant in the Twinsburg Police Department. 

“I am pleased to add these two very professional, experienced, 

and hard-working officers to the Twinsburg Police Department’s 

leadership team,” Police Chief Christopher J. Noga said. 

“In the short time since their promotions, both Bob and Jim 

have brought a new level of enthusiasm to the department and I 

look forward to many positive contributions from each of them.” 

City Contact Information 

Ward 1 Representative/Council Vice-President 

Sam Scaffide (330) 425-7444 

Ward 2 Representative/Council President 

Bob McDermott (330) 425-9553 

Ward 3 Representative 

Gary Sorace (330) 487-5798 


Andrew Romito (330) 425-7336 


William Hon (330) 425-4818 

At-Large Representatives 

Steve Murphy (330) 487-0865 

Bill Furey (330) 963-7701 

Clerk of Council 

Marie Weaver (330) 963-6288 

2009 at a Glance 

April 11 – Candy Scramble, Breakfast w/ Bunny, 

and Bogsucker Strut 5K 

May 9 – Ahhh… Spa Day 

May 16 – Rick Nolze River Run 

June 12 – Concert ‘My Girlz’ 

June 20 – Movie Under the Stars 

June 26 – Pool Party 

July 13 – Miktarian Memorial 

July 18 – Movie Under the Stars 

July 24 – Concert ‘Shout’ 

July 25 – Christmas in July Pool Party 

August 14 – Concert ‘Stone Pony’ 

August 15 – Movie Under the Stars 

September 12 – Dog Swim 

September 20 – Tot Jock Olympics 

October 10 – Touch a Truck 

October 25 – Kooky Spooky Fun Day 

November 7 – Turkey Trot 5K 

December 5 – Just Chillin’ Chili Cook Off 

December 6 – Winter Wonderland 

December 12 – Breakfast with Santa 


Summary of Zoning Issues on the May Ballot 

By Ashley Heeney 

Voters will be asked to approve a number of zoning 

issues on the ballot on May 5. 

While seven issues are listed, only one is actually a new 

re-zoning request. 

Issues 2 through 7 represent confirmations of City zoning 

on land that was previously annexed into the City. 

All but one of these areas have been developed by City of 

Twinsburg zoning and development standards. 

The City has been notified by the Courts that until this 

confirmation takes place, the original Township zoning is 

in effect, even though the land has already been developed 

according to the zoning proposed in each ballot issue. 

Land affected by Issues 2 through 7 was annexed into the 

City over a period from the mid-1980s to mid-1990s. 

The City’s practice at that time was to zone annexed 

property into the City’s zoning district that was the closest to 

the prior Township zoning, or, to zone the annexed land into a 

specific residential class. 

A recent court ruling indicated that this was not an 

appropriate practice according to the City’s Charter, and the 

zoning change would need to be subjected to voter approval. 

As a result, Issues 2 through 7 are appearing on the ballot 

requesting zoning be changed from the old Township class to 

the current City zoning class under which the properties have 

been developed. 

Don’t forget 

to vote 

May 5! 


The following provides a brief description of each of these issues 

and the property affected: 

• Issue 2 – Affects the commercial strip at the southeast quadrant 

of Old Mill and Darrow Roads and requests zoning from a 

Township commercial class to the City’s C-2 community 

commercial district. 

• Issue 3 – Affects a little over 64 acres of land previously 

in a Township residential class and developed as the Ledges 

residential subdivision by the City’s R-3 residential district 

regulations. 

• Issue 4 – Affects nearly 82 acres of land previously in a 

Township residential class and developed as Abram’s Farm 

residential subdivision by the City’s R-3 residential district 

regulations. 

• Issue 5 – Affects a 15-acre area previously in a Township 

residential class that was annexed into the City and assigned an 

R-3 residential zoning class. 

• Issue 6 – Affects slightly over 52 acres in the area of Summit 

Commerce Park Drive, which have been developed by the City’s 

I-2 limited industrial district regulations. 

• Issue 7 – Affects a little over 4 acres of land located at the 

southwest corner of Summit Commerce Park Drive and Darrow 

Road that has been developed by the City’s C-2 community 

commercial district regulations. 

Issue 1 represents a new issue unaffected by the prior Court 

ruling. This issue requests a change in zoning from the City’s I-2 

limited industry class to the C-2 community commercial class. 

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The property affected is located at the northeast quadrant of the 

Old Mill and Darrow Road intersection. This two-acre parcel 

lies north of commercially zoned land to the south and to the 

west (see Issue 2 and Issue 7). The property owner is also in the 

process of annexing a nearby residential parcel into the City, 

and at a later date will be requesting zoning to the I-2 class to 

compensate for the City’s loss of industrial land that will result 

from the Issue 1 proposed zoning change.


This past winter, Twinsburg became home to its first Lions Club 

chapter. 

Dona Klages, Lions Club governor for the 13th district, which 

includes Twinsburg, designated the community as a good site to start 

a new club. 

A team canvassed Twinsburg and recruited 21 charter members, 

said Wallie Burnett, a 16-year member who is a Guiding Lion and the 

District 13-C Membership Chairperson, and also serves on the State 

Membership, District Leadership, and Extension committees. 

Six of those charter members are planning their Charter Night on 

Sunday, April 19, at the Hilton in Twinsburg. Members of the Bedford 

Lions Club, who sponsored the formation of the Twinsburg Club, will 

be there to offer congratulations. 

The newly chartered officers are: Jennifer Kiepura, President; 

Divna Majstorovic, Secretary; Melanie Merritt, Treasurer; and Tony 

Chiancone, Membership Director. 

The chapter’s first activity is collecting used eyeglasses from 

collection boxes placed throughout the city. So far, the sites are the 

Twinsburg Library, the Twinsburg Recreation Center, and the China 

Moon restaurant. 

Reverend Kay Krejci of the First Congregational Church is a new 

charter member who has become the Sight Chairperson for the new 

chapter and will endeavor to find new locations for placing eyeglass 

collection boxes. 

The Lions Club is open to men and women over the age of 18. 

Internationally, it is the largest service club in the world, with a 

membership of 1.4 million, including 375,464 members in the United 

States. Ohio has 14,062 members. 

The Lions Club dates back to 1917, when Melvin Jones gathered 

together a group of his fellow businessmen with the goal to “give back 

to the community.” 

Eight years later, Helen Keller was the keynote speaker at the Lions 

International Convention at Cedar Point in Sandusky. 

In her speech, the famous woman challenged the Lions to “become 

knights of the blind.” 

“Since then we have met that challenge through a focus on 

eradicating blindness,” Burnett said. 

Tony Chiancone, Jennifer Kiepura, Melanie Merritt, Divna Majstorovic, 

Tim Loomis, 

Rev. Kay Krejci, Jim Daniels 

Sitting: (left to right) Guiding Lion Wallie Burnett, 

Deputy District Governor Marty Dennis 

Photo courtesy of Wallie Burnett 

“Membership growth is crucial to this group. More hands make the 

work easier,” Burnett stated, adding that the new club is working on 

determining what the needs are in Twinsburg. 

“Anyone interested in helping those in need are welcome,” she said. 

Anyone interested in learning more about the new Lions Club is 

asked to contact Wburnet@att.net or 

tonychiancone@cellutiongroup.biz 

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While many golf courses are going out of 

business due to the bad economy, Gleneagles 

is still going strong. 

Thirty-eight thousand rounds were played last year on 

the 21-year-old course, said PGA Professional Bryan 

Mineard, who has worked at the course since 2001 and 

took over as manager in 2006. 

Since 1996, when the City of Twinsburg bought the 

course, the community has celebrated the award-winning 

attraction. 

Golfers from Pittsburgh, Youngstown, and beyond 

come to Twinsburg to play at Gleneagles, Mineard said. 

The location, easily accessible from I-480 and Route 91, is a 

huge bonus. 

“It’s a big team effort from the maintenance side to the 

clubhouse,” Mineard said about the success of the course. “We’re 

one of the better manicured courses in the area.” 

“Between the course condition and the challenging layout, we’ve 

had positive reviews,” he said. 

Maintaining a good price in line with the value you get from the 

experience of the course is key to its success, he said. 

“We keep customer service on a high level on a daily basis, from 

the grounds crew to the manager,” Mineard stated. “There’s always 

a constant effort on both ends to maintain the high quality that 

we have.” 

Mineard said advertising lower prices during slower times is 

another key to attracting golfers to Gleneagles. 

This year, the season opened March 14—a bit earlier than last 

year because the weather was nicer. 

“If we can open earlier and have a good summer and a good fall, 


we’re hoping to extend the season,” Mineard said. 

Rates at Gleneagles are staying the same as last season. For 

Twinsburg residents, rates are as low as $14.50 for 9 holes on 

a weekday; $17 for a 9-hole weekend; $25.50 for an 18-hole 

weekday; $30.50 for an 18-hole weekend. 

The course also offers specials after 6 p.m., specials for seniors 

and ladies, and various types of league play. 

In the Pro Shop, golfers can find top-brand golf clubs from 

Callaway, Cobra, Titleist, Ping, Cleveland, Taylor-Made, and 

more. 

In September, Gleneagles will host “Patriot Golf Day,” which is 

run by the PGA and was started by the U.S. Armed Forces to raise 

scholarship funds for families in honor of people who lost their 

lives in service to our country. 

This season, golfers can look forward to new tee boxes on hole 

number 3 and hole number 8. 

“Standing tee-time play, outings, and leagues are already 

booking up very strong,” Mineard said. 

More information about Gleneagles can be found by visiting 

www.gleneaglesgc.com or by calling 330.425.3334. 

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Photos by Mark Gutowski

New Boards and Commissions Appointments 

In January, new members were appointed to the city’s nine boards 

and commissions. 

The new members are as follows: 

Architectural Review Board: John Midlik and Don Picciano, Jr. 

Beautification Commission: Catherine Tyler, Sally Schaeffer, 

and Gail Takacs 

Capital Improvement Board: Jeffery Helmick, Genevieve Spera, 

and David Arnold 

Environmental Historic Preservation Commission: Barbara 

Balchick, Maher Holozadah, and John Seese 

Golf Advisory Board: John Godinsky, Deborah Nicholas, 

and Dave Murray 

Parks and Recreation: Mark Turk and John Blust 

Charter Review Commission: Lisa Turner, Davina Coppler, 

Sally Gaydosh, Russell Sypen, Mark McBride, Steve Schiopota, 

Jeffrey Johnson, Robert Marimberga, and Ronald Lestock 

Council President Steve Murphy said the pool of applicants this year 

was diverse. “We had newer residents and some who have been here all 

their lives.” 

The city’s Charter or ordinances sets the Boards and Commissions, 

and Charter requires some of them, Murphy said. 

According to the City’s website, “The Council may, by affirmative 

vote of five members, combine or abolish any department, division, 

board, commission, non-elective office, or job classification created by 

Council, but may not combine or abolish any department, division, 

board, commission non-elective office, or job classification created by 

this Charter.” 

“Council can start committees or dissolve committees,” Murphy 

continued. “A lot of the issues that come in are reviewed by the Boards 

and Commissions and then reviewed by Council.” 

Most of the bodies are recommending/reviewing boards that help 

Council; however, the Planning Commission and the Architectural 

Review Board have the authority to act on certain decisions, he said. 

Applicants were selected after being interviewed by the City’s seven 

Council members. Murphy said the appointments are difficult because 

there are so many qualified people. 

“I don’t know of anyone who applied who wouldn’t qualify,” he said. 

“We make decisions that affect millions of dollars but the toughest 

choice we make is choosing the committees.” 


Lisa Turner, who was appointed to the Charter Review Board, said 

she has lived in Twinsburg’s Ward One for 12 years. 

Turner said she applied because she is looking to learn more about 

how the city government is run, and to have a say in how it is run, and 

to serve her fellow citizens of Twinsburg. 

“It has been extremely rewarding, challenging, and interesting to be 

a member of the Charter Review Board and I have learned a lot and 

will continue to learn a lot about our laws,” she said. 

Last year, Turner served on the (volunteer) Twinsburg Fitness Center 

Task Force and said she very much enjoyed that position and being 

of service to the community. “I have been thinking about running 

for a Council position for quite some time now and I believe I am 

preparing myself by learning our city’s Charter,” she said, adding, “I 

would like to run for our Ward One council seat open in 2011.” 

Turner said she is also very interested in setting term limits on 

Council members so new candidates may get a chance to run for a 

Council seat. 

“We are discussing term limits for Council members and for the 

Mayor,” Turner stated. “We are discussing the elimination of the two 

Council At-Large positions and replacing them with ward positions— 

redistricting from five wards to seven. We are discussing the possibility 

of moving the May Primary to September or just eliminating it 

altogether.” 

Murphy said also that the new charter review would have a 

requirement that applicants to the Boards and Commissions must be 

registered voters. 

For example, he said, “Gleneagles Advisory Board just says you have 

to be resident. We need to qualify the elector.” 

Don Picciano Jr. is a five-year resident of Twinsburg who was 

appointed to the Architectural Review Board. 

“I’ve been pretty active in the Chamber of Commerce, and 

through some of the relationships I’ve formed there,” he said. “I was 

encouraged to apply for a committee after I mentioned I would like to 

get more involved with the city.” 

Picciano said that for the majority of his career he’s worked in the 

real estate industry (development and property management). 

“Through my extensive experience, I thought that the ARB would 

be a nice fit for me to contribute,” he said. 

“I’m truly honored to be appointed to this committee, and couldn’t 

be more excited to represent my ward in the best interest of the City of 

Twinsburg.” 

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Mayor’s 2009 State of the City Address 

Mayor Katherine Procop gave her annual State of the City address 

February 19 at the Hilton Garden Inn sponsored by the 

Chamber of Commerce and Twinsburg Eye Associates’ Dr. Don 

and Mary Perlmutter, Business Persons of the Year. 

On March 1, Procop delivered the address at the Senior Center. 

She gave a comprehensive overview of 2008 news of the schools, city 

services, staff changes, and city budget information. 

Under Superintendant Stephen J. Marlow, Twinsburg City School 

District was rated “Excellent with Distinction” by the Ohio Department of 

Education for its 2007-2008 Report Card. 

The HAPLR INDEX rated the Twinsburg Public Library a Top Ten 

American Library in its population category. Last year, Laura Leonard 

transitioned into the role of director, taking over for Karen Tschudy. 

In the city, Procop talked about Community Planning and Development 

Coordinator Larry Finch and the comprehensive plan adopted in 

November of 2008. It calls for new hike and bike trails, including at Center 

Valley Park, road improvements, and the redevelopment of a pedestrianfriendly 

downtown for condos and retail. 

Last year, the 47,000 square-foot University Hospitals also celebrated its 

grand opening on Route 82, as did the $21.6 million, 170,000-square-foot 

Army Reserve Training Center on Chamberlain Road. 

While Chrysler reduced its work force by 32,000, a total of 

approximately 580 new jobs are being created at the Cleveland Clinic, 

Fasteners for Retail, and Edgepark Surgical. 

Procop said she went to Washington, D.C., in early 2009 to back the 

jobs of automakers, stating that the Mayors and Municipalities Automotive 

Coalition wants legislative support for communities that have lost or are 

losing automotive industry jobs. 

This year, Finch also went to India on a Trade Mission with the Summit 

County Mayor’s Association, to connect with government officials and 

reconnect with business owners who visited Twinsburg in 2008. 

Procop praised the Parks and Recreation Department’s Derek Schroeder 

and T.L. Thogmartin for streamlining operations, creating a new look and 

new programs at the 5,000-plus-member Fitness Center. 

Last year, the department’s Stanley Stine, along with Cable 9’s Dennis 

Suchetka, won a prestigious Telly Award for their video “Liberty Park: 

Naturally the Ledges.” 

In other good news, Gleneagles Golf Course, which saw 38,000 rounds 

of golf played last year, received numerous awards. Procop said, considering 

the golf industry is suffering, the number of rounds played at Gleneagles is 

“pretty amazing.” 



The Fire Department’s Lt. John Dunn and Captains Glenn Broska and 

Steve Bosso graduated from the Ohio Fire Executive Program at Ohio State 

University. The Department also purchased two new vehicles. 

In the Police Department, Robert Gonsiewki was promoted to 

Lieutenant; Summit County Prosecutor Sherri Bevan Walsh presented 

Chief Christopher J. Noga and James Scarl with the Top Cops Award; and 

Noga also became Vice-President of the Summit County Police Chiefs 

Association. Dan Fidoe and Jamie Price were hired as officers and Kevin 

Thornton was welcomed back from duties in Iraq. Procop said Glenn 

Osborn, the city’s first police chief in 1955 and the Township’s Constable, 

passed away in 2008. She also paused for a moment of silence to honor 

fallen officer Joshua Miktarian. 

In the Public Works Department, Procop said nine plows ran around the 

clock to plow the city’s 176 lane miles. The department’s director, Chris 

Campbell, bought salt early at $32.84 a ton, a rate that compares favorably 

to this year’s rate of $120 to $140 a ton. Public Works hired the new 

employees of John Adams, Ted Burton, and Fred Bissell. 

Karen Howse was hired as the director of the Finance Department, 

replacing 41-year director Jo Anne Terry, and Procop said Howse “worked 

double-duty to understand the budget.” The department showed 2008 

revenues at a 7.6 percent decrease over the previous year, for a total 

income tax collection of $16,170,453. The RITA projection for this year 

is $17 million. Procop said, “the biggest cost is personnel” (56 percent to 

Public Safety). Actual general fund of personnel expenses in 2008 totaled 

$13,088,389. “We may go flex-time—four 10-hour days—with voluntary 

cooperation of employees,” she said, adding that the city is in a hiring 

freeze. “We had 181 employees when I took office in 1999 and 181 are 

employed today, and the city has grown,” she said. 

There was also a drop in the return on the city’s investments ($525,000), 

compared to last year’s return of $825,396. Actual revenue saw a shortfall 

of $1.2 million, and the estimated shortfall for 2009 is $3.5 million. This 

year’s budget is looking at a 14 percent total reduction. 

Some cost savings occurred with Human Resource Director’s Clayton 

Morris eliminating outside consultants to the city—a savings of $130,000. 

Morris also decreased health care benefit and workers comp costs. The city 

will also reduce energy costs this year with “green” initiatives. 

Procop also gave a nod to regionalism with the county and surrounding 

communities—preserving jobs and sharing safety services. City Engineer 

Amy Mohr also submitted to the state a stimulus package, in hopes projects 

from roads to Genetic Research Center can get a boost in stimulus funds. 

She also thanked Council and its support staff, recognizing Cindy 

Kaderle who retired from 19 years in the clerk’s office. 

This year, residents can look forward to a number of festivals throughout 

the year. “I’m proud of Twinsburg, I think we have a great community,” 

Procop said.

Saturday, April 11 

18th Annual Candy Scramble. Get your children a big basket and 

make your way out to the Twinsburg Fitness Center. Line up 

15 minutes in advance of your start time. 

Ages 2-4 years old @11:30 a.m., ages 5-8 years old @ 11:45 a.m. 

Friday, April 17 

Once Upon a Time at Hale Farm. Interactive farm programs for 

children ages 2-6 and their favorite grownups! Every Friday features a 

different area of Hale Farm & Village and includes a craft, story, and 

snack related to the day’s theme. Fee: $8 for children, $7 for members. 

One adult free per child. Hale Farm & Village, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. 

For more information call 330.666.3711, ext. 100 or visit 

www.halefarm.org. 

Saturday, April 25 

First Annual Spring Craft Show, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Twin Haven 

Reception Hall, 10439 Ravenna Rd. 

Saturday, May 2 

A Talent Show presented by the Twinsburg High School Faculty and 

Students, 7 p.m., Twinsburg High School. Presale tickets are $8 for 

adults and $4 for students. Call 330.486.2400 to order tickets. 

Tickets sold at the door the night of the show cost $10 for adults and 

$5 for students. All proceeds will benefit the family of Officer Joshua 

Miktarian.For more information, email Jeannie Gurnack at 

jgurnack@twinsburg.k12.oh.us 

Thursday, May 7 

University Hospitals Free Community Talk, 6-7 p.m., 

Stroke Awareness, Community Room in lower level of UH Bedford 

Medical Center, 44 Blaine Ave, Bedford. Reservations are required: 

216.767.8852 

Saturday, May 9 

AHHHH….Spa Day, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Twinsburg Fitness Center. 

The perfect mother’s day gift or treat for yourself. Get pampered by 

experts in fitness, fashion and beauty. 

Contact the TFC at 330.405.5757 for more information. 


Column of Knowledge 

| Health & Wellness 

Taking Charge of Prostate and Urinary Health 

“Urologists play a key role in helping men proactively manage 

their health as they grow older,” according to Dr. Craig Zippe, 

Division Chief of Urology at University Hospitals Bedford 

Medical Center. 

Enlarged prostate or prostate cancer will eventually affect most men 

if they live long enough, Dr. Zippe said. 

UH Bedford Medical Center urologists specialize in treating both 

diseases and offer comprehensive urological care to men and women 

of all ages. 

“Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in males in all four 

decades from age 40 to 80,” said Dr. Zippe. “It is imperative that men 

undergo a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood screening each year. 

“A rising PSA level will pre-date a digital rectal exam in detecting 

prostate cancer by three to five years,” Dr. Zippe pointed out. 

“As with most cancers, prostate cancer is most curable when it is 

diagnosed at an asymptomatic stage. Minimally invasive treatments 

are available to a man when his cancer is detected early.” 

In general, men age 50 and older need a digital rectal exam to check 

the prostate along with the PSA blood test as part of their annual 

physical exam. African American males and men with a family history 

of prostate cancer—a first-degree relative such as their father or 

brother—should begin screenings at age 40. Both of these procedures 

are completed on an outpatient basis, in an office visit. 

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), an enlarged prostate, may 

manifest with a feeling of needing to urinate but the lack of ability to 

do so. 

“Some men wake up at night to go to the bathroom, and then have 

trouble urinating,” says Dr. Zippe. 

Edward Cherullo, M.D., UH Bedford Medical Center urologist and 

Assistant Professor of Urology at Case Western Reserve University, 

added, “Leakage of urine at any age is never normal in a man. Prompt 

evaluation by a physician is essential to determine the source of the 

problem.” 

Dr. Cherullo said any number of issues may cause a man’s bladder 

to feel full including an enlarged prostate blocking urine flow or an 

injured sphincter or prostate due to surgery or prostate cancer. 

“It is essential for a patient experiencing symptoms to make a 

doctor’s appointment to enable a professional to determine what is 

taking place and recommend a course of treatment,” he said. 

“Treatment may be as simple as medication or pelvic physiotherapy, 

or might possibly require minimally invasive surgery. However, some 

urinary incontinence or leakage issues may require more aggressive 

treatment. 

“If there is a problem, going to the physician sooner than later is 

strongly advised,” said Dr. Cherullo. 

UH Bedford Medical Center urologists also treat numerous 

male urological conditions including erectile dysfunction and the 

symptoms caused by male menopause—the gradual tapering of 

testosterone levels that accompanies aging. 

According to Dr. Zippe, men in their late 50s and early 60s 


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“We can help fine-tune a man’s life as he ages,” said Dr. Zippe. 

Dr. Cherullo added that UH Bedford Medical Center’s Urology 

Department offers comprehensive evaluation services and a 

multidisciplinary approach to care. 

“The physicians and other medical professionals at Bedford Medical 

Center provide a high level of care to patients in a community 

setting close to home,” said Dr. Cherullo. “Our urologists are UHbased 

surgeons, so patients can schedule all the same surgeries and 

procedures at Bedford that are treated downtown at University 

Hospitals’ main campus.” 

The Urology Department also provides complete urological services 

including the treatment of urinary 

tract infections and incontinence 

problems for women and children. 

Craig Zippe, MD 

Division Chief, Urology, University 

Hospitals Bedford Medical Center 

Clinical Professor of Urology, 

Case Western Reserve University 

Edward Cherullo, MD 

Urologist, University Hospitals 

Bedford Medical Center 

Assistant Professor of Urology, 

Case Western Reserve University 

UH Doctors Make the Difference. To find a UH doctor or make 

an appointment at University Hospitals Twinsburg Health Center, 

call 1.866.UH.4.CARE or visit www.uhhospitals.org to request an 

appointment.

Column of Knowledge | Pediatrics 

Wipe Out Seasonal Allergies 

“Ah-choo!” It’s that time of year again—when your little ones 

come down with the sniffles, the sneezes, the watery eyes, and 

the itchy throat. But how can you tell whether it’s just a cold or 

something more serious, like allergies? 

Cold and allergy symptoms appear the same, but colds have a 

relatively short course while allergies can carry on for weeks or 

months,” said Rainbow Pediatric Allergist Dr. Samuel Friedlander. 

Why Allergies Develop 

In the very young, allergic reactions to substances like tree and grass 

pollen—the most likely culprits of springtime allergies—usually take a 

few years to develop. 

“Between the ages of three and five is when many children can start 

experiencing symptoms,” said Dr. Friedlander. So, just because Junior 

played carefree in the grass last spring doesn’t mean he’s in the clear 

this year. 

The reason? Cell memory. Once exposed to a potential allergen, 

such as tree pollen, some immune cells in the body react with an 

inflammatory response. 

“Cells recognize that allergen as foreign,” Dr. Friedlander said, “so 

the next time they are exposed to that substance—perhaps the next 

season—they begin making inflammatory mediators that cause your 

child to have allergic symptoms.” 

Some signs that your little one may be battling more than just a cold 

include: 

• Constant sneezing or wheezing 

• Persistent runny nose 

• Red, watery eyes (a sign of conjunctivitis or “pinkeye”) 

• Itchy nose or throat 

• Congestion 

• Seasonal cough and/or asthma symptoms 

Act Early 

So what’s a parent to do? Prevention is the key, according to Dr. 

Friedlander. 

“Parents can head off seasonal allergies by giving their child 

preventive medicines a few weeks before the allergy season starts.” 

Over-the-counter (OTC) nasal sprays and oral antihistamines 

(for example, Claritin®) are effective in blocking nasal inflammation 

(allergic rhinitis) and related allergy symptoms. Prescription nose 

sprays work to reduce swelling of the mucous membranes in nasal 

passages. 

But before heading to your local pharmacy, be sure to get your child 

tested for allergies. A simple, needle-free allergy “scratch” test can be 

done in the pediatric allergist’s office in just 15 minutes. 

sponsored by UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital 

“During the exam, a drop of the suspected allergen is placed on your 

child’s skin, and then the area is gently scratched with a plastic testing 

device. If the skin becomes red or swollen, your child will test positive 

for being allergic to that allergen,” explained Dr. Friedlander. 

Proper diagnosis will ensure that your child gets the right treatment to 

effectively combat allergic reactions. 

Tough-Acting Treatments 

When OTC drugs just don’t seem to alleviate your child’s symptoms, 

the pediatrician may recommend stronger medications. 

Prescription antihistamines, nasal sprays, eye drops, and leukotriene 

blockers are effective in blocking the action of inflammatory mediators 

in the nose and eye. Be aware that some OTC allergy medications can 

be associated with side effects or worsening of allergy symptoms. Even 

though those remedies are OTC, you should discuss this treatment with 

your child’s allergist. Allergy shots also may give your child’s immune 

system the boost it needs. 

At Rainbow, a drug currently approved for adults and children ages 

12 and older is under investigation for children as young as age six. 

The drug, an allergy shot called Xolair®, blocks the binding of IgE 

(Immunoglobulin E) to the body’s cells. 

“IgE is the antibody that mediates allergic reaction. By preventing it 

from attaching to the cells and triggering a chemical reaction, allergy 

symptoms are averted,” explained Dr. Friedlander. 

In previous studies, Xolair was found to effectively decrease asthma 

and related allergy symptoms. Results were so positive that some patients 

on combination therapy did not need to take additional medications. 

Samuel L. Friedlander, MD 

Pediatric Allergy/Immunology Specialist 

UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital 

UH Doctors Make a Difference. To find 

a UH Doctor or make an appointment 

with Dr. Friedlander at the 

UH Twinsburg Health Center, 

call 1.866.UH4.CARE or 

visit www.uhhosptials.org. 


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The Art of Friendship 

By Sarah Szweda 

After a hard day at work, Rose Triggiani finds the stress of the day simply brushed away with each delicate stroke of paint. 

Surrounded by a palette of colors and a wonderful group of women, Triggiani, of Macedonia, will gently dab and blend, gossip and 

tease, leaving her Tuesday night painting class energized and refreshed. 

“It just rejuvenates you,” she said. 

For the past 22 years, Triggiani and others like her in the Northern Summit County area 

have flocked to the Calico Goose and owner Barbara Franzreb’s unique teaching style. 

A nationally renowned decorative artist, Franzreb, of Macedonia, has been sharing her gifts 

with artists from around the block and across the country. 

“Decorative painting is a very teachable art form,” Franzreb said. “I’m thankful to God for 

the gifts that he’s given me, and I like to share them with other people.” 

Franzreb teaches painting classes in her home studio and at the Nordonia and Twinsburg 

libraries. The women who attend Franzreb’s Tuesday night class have grown, not only as 

painters, but as friends. 

“Many friendships have been born in my studio,” Franzreb said. “This is another way for 

women to bond. We discuss all kinds of things. We talk about community, family, religion, 

politics. We are a kind of family. We really are there for each other. 

“We’ve lost spouses; we’ve lost parents. We’ve had grandchildren. In addition to that, we 

get some painting done,” she joked. “We have such a good time. It’s just a lot of fun. I’m 

always amazed at the designs and the creativity.” 

Franzreb’s designs have been featured in several national magazines, and she was named to 

the 2004, 2006, 2007, and 

2008 Directory of Traditional 

American Crafts by Early 

American Life Magazine. 

She has been commissioned 

by Colonial Williamsburg 

and was honored to have 

an ornament selected for the official White House Christmas Tree in 2004. 

In 2008, she was again selected by the White House to paint ornaments for 

President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush to give as Christmas gifts. 

“It was a very spiritual experience,” Franzreb said. “I got into a rhythm and a 

routine. To ultimately be chosen to do the work was just a real blessing.” 

Students from Franzreb’s class helped her with the monumental task of 

completing more than a thousand ornaments, and Triggiani and Adelle Nykaza, 

of Twinsburg, even accompanied her to the White House reception. 

“It made the trip to the White House so much more special,” Franzreb said. 

“I could not have done this without them.” 

Franzreb is also very involved in her church and community, the Olde 

Northfield Historic Preservation Association, and Nordonia Hills Garden Club 

where she has also been a board member. The mother of two sons, Franzreb 

also works part-time at Fifth Third Bank. 

“She’s an amazing artist and a great person,” said Patty Monday, of Twinsburg. 

“People love her. I’m a better person for knowing her. She just gives.” 

For more information on Franzreb and her work, 

visit www.calicogoose.com. 

Barb Franzreb, top left, demonstrates a technique. 

Catherine Tyler, 79, of Twinsburg, above, works on her Easter decoration. 

Photos by Sarah Szweda

Summer Camps 2009 

By Melanie Smith 

. 

Before we know it, school will be out and parents throughout the community will hear a familiar complaint: “There’s nothing to do!” We’ve 

brainstormed some great ideas to make the summer of ’09 the best summer yet. 

1. Explore a future career. Do you dream of a making movies? Aspire to a career in fashion design? Maybe you are crazy for cars or you love to 

care for pets. Then sign up for the Cuyahoga Valley Career Center Summer Career Camps. This year kids going into 7th through 9th grades can 

choose from 15 great programs. Learn more at www.cvccworks.com. 

2. Practice your sport—or learn a new one. Check out a sport-specific camp like All Star Soccer Camps (www.clevelandwhitecaps.com) or 

Shooting Stars Basketball Camp (www.youthbasketball.com). 

3. Brain power! Science lovers in grades K through 8 shouldn’t miss Don’t let your children lose their 

the Great Summer Science Day Camps offered by the Great Lakes 

Science Center. The camps are offered at the Science Center and in academic skills during the summer 

suburban locations including Hudson’s East Woods Elementary School 

and the CVCC. Get all the details at www.GreatScience.com. Are you 

a 7th- or 8th-grade girl who loves math and science? Then you must 

investigate BeWISE camp. Learn more at www.bewisecamp.org. Crazy 

for computers? iD Tech Camps are designed for students age 7 to 18 

(www.internalDrive.com). 

4. Make music. Unleash your inner rock star at Paul Green’s School 

We Can Help! 

of Rock Music Camp in Highland Heights (www.schoolofrock.com) Project: All Reading Children 

or learn to play an instrument with a local instructor. Gitter Picker in 

Twinsburg offers a flexible lesson program for stringed instruments 

One-on-One Tutoring, Grades Pre K-12 

(www.gitterpicker.com). 

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5. Join a Summer Reading Program. Hammock time is so much 

“An academic treasure in our backyard” 

~ Parent Melody Huntley 

sweeter when you add a great book. Visit your local library to check out Affordable 

a great read and to sign up for the Summer Reading Program. You can tutoring in a caring and Call 330-487-0272 

win great prizes throughout the summer. Ask for details the next time supportive environment 

you visit the library. 

6. Get out of town — go to camp! Ready to spread your wings? Spend 

a week away at a sleep-away camp. 

Summer Camp for Children with 

Camp Fitch (www.campfitch.com) has been a summer tradition on Autism and Asperger's Syndrome 

the shores of Lake Erie since 1914. 

By Holly Reimann, MA CCC-SLP 

Campers at Pleasant Hills Outdoor Center (www.phoc.org) in 

When the school year comes to a close, kids love looking forward to summer camps, which 

Mohican County enjoy a great traditional summer camp—and 

shouldn’t keep your child homebound even if he or she has Autism or Asperger’s. If 

your child has a developmental disability, it is important to find the right 

breakfast served with real maple syrup made at the camp. 

summer camp. Thankfully, there are summer camps designed 

specifically for children on the spectrum. They combine educated staff 

Want to experience a different state? Consider Camp Kahdalea/ 

with exciting recreational activities, so that kids can bond with other 

kids their age and make memories that will last a lifetime. 

Camp Coshatonga (www.kahdalea.com) in the Blue Ridge Mountains 

of North Carolina. Activities there include mountain biking, rock 

SMILE Summer Camp is a therapeutic, day camp for ages 4 to 18, 

and located in Twinsburg, Ohio. Our staff has lots of experience with 

climbing, whitewater canoeing, caving, high ropes, sign language, 

Autism, and camper-staff ratio is small. The camp offers many 

activities including music, horseback riding, art and swimming all 

drama, archery, tennis, and more! 

of which are done in ways to help the campers participate in 

safe and fun experiences. 

7. Become a camp counselor. Kids age 13 and older can apply 

to become counselors in training at the Mac Rec day camps. The 

I believe that summer camp is a valuable experience for 

all children. SMILE Summer Camp offers a great deal to 

Nordonia Hills YMCA offers a Leaders In Training program. It’s a great 

children with Autism, Asperger's, or other Pervasive Developmental Delays, 

who benefit from the positive structure of our program. 

opportunity to take on some grown-up responsibilities, work with kids 

and have fun. 

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Home & Garden 2009 

Home Projects Becoming 

Real Entertainment 

(NewsUSA) - As the recession tightens pocketbooks, Americans will 

begin to look for inexpensive entertainment at home. 

Movie ticket sales are down, DVD rentals and TV viewership are up. 

Libraries are enjoying increased popularity, and many people are 

now viewing home improvement as a form of entertainment. 

Many homeowners are being drawn to landscaping, not only to 

improve their homes’ aesthetics, but also to engage in a rewarding 

activity that boosts property values and creates entertainment space. 

With some savvy plant choices and a few accessories, Americans 

can turn their lawns into outdoor theaters, camping grounds or 

picturesque picnic spots. 

Outdoor grilling baskets, marshmallow forks and a fire pit allow for 

parties and at-home camping. 

Garden Artisans, a Web site that specializes 

in distinctive and high-quality handcrafted 

products, offers many ideas for creating outdoor 

entertaining spaces. 

Larger structural items, like wall trellises, can 

form sequestered areas for private dining or 

gardening. 

Planters, landscape lighting, ponds and 

outdoor sculptures can create peaceful walkways. 

Outdoor candle holders and wind chimes can 

set a whimsical or romantic mood. 

But gardening does more than beautify your 

yard -- it carries real health benefits. 

Gardening is a low-impact physical activity. 

Just a half-hour of gardening three times 

a week can improve health and fitness levels 

dramatically, and some studies suggest that 

working in nature decreases stress levels and 

improves mental clarity. 

As food becomes less affordable, many families 

will turn to gardening to grow fresh fruits and 

vegetables at costs well below supermarket 

prices. 

Even a few tomato, pepper and zucchini 

plants can help families enjoy fresh produce 

through the summer. 

One organic pepper can cost $2.00 or more 

at a grocery store. For the same price, home 

gardeners can purchase a whole package of 

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Column of Knowledge | Real Estate 

Now Is a Great Time to Buy and Sell Real Estate 

Spring is here and the Twinsburg 

real estate market remains strong. 

Contrary to reports on the national 

news, homes are selling and mortgage 

money is available. 

Just introduced in our area is 

the Worry Free Buyer Advantage 

Program. If homebuyers lose their job 

within six months of purchasing their 

new home, they may be eligible for up 

to a $1,500 per month payment for 

the next six months. Available through 

Howard Hanna Real Estate Services, this is just one of several Assurance 

Programs created to help build buyer confidence. 

For buyers who are concerned about home values declining or are afraid 

they won’t like a home once they’ve moved in, there is the 100 percent 

Money Back Guarantee Program. 

We can expect more home sales to first-time homebuyers with the 

introduction of the $8,000 first-time homebuyer tax credit. This new 

program gives first-time homebuyers who purchase a home by December 

1, 2009, a tax credit of up to $8,000. Currently first-time homebuyers 

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homebuyers is 30 years old, and their median income is $60,000. 

There is even a Physician’s Plus Mortgage Program. It is designed to help 

interns and resident doctors with good credit but limited assets and high 

student debt to buy a home. It can be used in tandem with the first-time 

homebuyer tax credit. 

Have you heard about the Apartment Dwellers Trade-In Program? 

Renters can buy now before the end of their lease and Howard Hanna will 

assume their lease. 

Now is a great time to take advantage of historically low interest rates and 

a wide selection of homes in all price ranges. I have the programs available 

to help you with your real estate goals. So if you are thinking about buying 

or selling, call me, your hometown realtor! 

Jo-Ann McFearin is a top-producing Realtor® with Howard Hanna/Realty 

One, specializing in the Twinsburg market. Her industry credentials include 

CRS (Certified Residential Specialist, which is a designation less than 4 percent 

of all agents nationally have attained), ABR (Accredited Buyer’s Representative), 

and SRES (Senior Real Estate Specialist). For more information on buying or 

selling your home, contact Jo-Ann directly at 216.701.3552. 

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Kimberly Santacesaria knows the pain of losing someone to 

cancer. 

“In 2004, I lost my sister Traci to breast cancer. She was 38 

years old, and my life will never be the same,” Santacesaria said. 

While Santacesaria can never bring back her beloved sister, she can 

do something to help prevent others from having to experience a 

similar loss. So, on June 5, she will join more than 600 volunteers, 

community activists, friends, families, and survivors in the Relay For 

Life. 

“Relay For Life is intended to be a community-based event, and we 

really focus on bringing everyone together to Celebrate, Remember, 

and Fight Back!” said Santacesaria, who is the Twinsburg/Macedonia 

Relay For Life Event Chairperson. “To date, we have raised over 

$900,000, and I would love to make the $1 million mark this year! 

“As part of our 25th year, I am challenging our community to 

donate $25 if they can, walk 25 laps around the track, or come and 

personally say hello to 25 survivors and tell them how glad you are 

that they are winning the battle,” Santacesaria said. 

Relay For Life is the worldwide signature fundraising event for the 

American Cancer Society, bringing together more than 3.5 million 

people from across the country each year to celebrate the lives of those 

who have battled cancer, to remember loved ones lost, and to fight 

back against a disease that takes too much. 

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“I was just amazed at the energy, the enthusiasm, the excitement,” said Mayor Kathi Procop. 

“You can’t help but get caught up in the cause when you go to that event. I will be there. 

Twinsburg is a team community, there’s no doubt about it.” 

Sign up or donate today by contacting Santacesaria at 330.405.4563 or hoping4acure@ 

roadrunner.com, or go to the website www.relayforlife.com/twinsburg to learn more and make 

a donation. 

The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Twinsburg-Macedonia is at 6 p.m. June 5 at 

Twinsburg Tiger Stadium. 

“You will walk away a 

different person,” Santacesaria 

said. “This event is not just 

about fundraising. It is 

about community support 

and awareness and building 

relationships that will get you 

through the storm. 

“This wonderful event that 

will touch your heart and 

make you smile all the way 

home,” she said. “But be 

careful! You will get hooked, 

and before you know it, you 

will be planning your own 

team for next year!” 9 

You and your children have some of the nation’s 

best pediatric physicians close to home. 

University Hospitals Twinsburg Health Center 

8819 Commons Boulevard, Twinsburg, Ohio 44087 

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Discovering Spring Diversity 

By Jennie Vasarhelyi, Chief, Interpretation, Education & Visitor Services 

Cuyahoga Valley National Park is a place to enjoy nature’s 

diversity any time of year, but it is particularly exciting in early 

May. Spring wildflowers have peaked and migratory birds are 

traveling through the valley corridor. 

You can enjoy some of the best the season has to offer on a hike 

from Happy Days Lodge to Ice Box Cave in the Ritchie Ledges. It is 

a moderate one-and-a-half-mile walk with a few hills. The diversity 

you’ll find corresponds to the route’s varied topography. You’ll also find 

some interesting history along the way. 

Park in the lot for Happy Days Lodge on the north side of State 

Route 303. Take the tunnel under the road to walk toward the lodge. 

As you emerge, you are entering a National Historic District that 

recognizes the contributions of the Civilian Conservation Corps 

(CCC) in building this area of the park. The CCC constructed Happy 

Days and much of the trail system that you will be traversing. 

From Happy Days, look for the bulletin board at the beginning 

of Haskell Run Trail. Here you can pick up a trail map to help you 

navigate the route to Ice Box Cave. 

Start your exploration at the Mater Dolorosa Cemetery. It is 

an Irish Catholic cemetery founded in 1869. Look for Thomas 

Coady’s headstone. He died in 1865 when the Sultana sank in the 

Mississippi River. He was one of the Union soldiers recently freed 

from Confederate prison camps who were returning home on this 

overcrowded ship. Many of the people killed were never recovered, so 

it’s possible that Coady is not actually buried here. 

The cemetery is also a place to observe the drier valley uplands. This 

time of year, bluets bloom in the moss-covered soils. This is a low, 

delicate plant with small, four-petaled, blue flowers. 

From the cemetery, walk downhill into the deep ravine of Haskell 

Run. The ravine is cooler and 

moister than the surrounding 

uplands, making it attractive 

to skunk cabbage. This flower 

bloomed in March, but its 

large green leaves have just 

emerged and they carpet 

the ravine. Look closely for 

the decaying remains of the 

flowering part of the plant. 

Its flowers were small, yellow 

blooms that grew inside a 

purple-and-brown hood. 

More color comes from the 

wildflowers that bloom before 

the ravine’s tall trees shade 

the ground. Look for spring 

beauties, five-petaled white 

flowers lined with pink; yellow 


marsh marigolds, a buttercup relative with heart-shaped leaves; and 

violets in yellow, purple, and white. Take your time as you explore 

the bottomlands. You might find a jack-in-the pulpit. The flowering 

part of the plant is concealed by a green and purple striped leaf-like 

structure that looks like a cloak. 

Halfway around the half-mile Haskell Run Trail, take the connector 

to the Ledges. At the Ledges Trail, turn left to head toward Ice Box 

Cave. For the next 0.4 miles, walk along the base of the Ledges, an 

extensive outcrop of a rock formation called Sharon Conglomerate. 

Study the rock wall that rises above you. Look at the sand and pebbles 

that make up the conglomerate. Fast-moving streams that flowed into 

an ancient sea dropped them here 300 million years ago. Observe how 

the quartz pebbles appear rounded and water polished. Also enjoy 

the plant life that has managed to take hold, including the yellow 

birch trees whose roots cling to the rock. We ask that you refrain from 

climbing to protect the fragile plants. 

In places, side trails take you into crevices where you can walk along 

narrow corridors surrounded by rock. Bring a flashlight to explore Ice 

Box Cave, which is not a true cave but is a slit that reaches back 50 

feet into the darkness. 

From Ice Box Cave, continue briefly in the direction you had 

been walking. Then turn right onto the trail that leads to the top 

of the Ledges. After 0.3 miles, you will reach the next trail junction 

where you’ll find an exhibit that explains the area’s geology. Turn 

right and walk toward a grove of hemlock trees. This evergreen tree 

is recognizable by its short, flat needles. It is one of the trees that 

reclaimed the land after glaciers receded over 12,000 years ago. We 

find remnant populations in cooler, moister environments like the 

Ledges. 

This walk is a visual treat, but there are also sounds to appreciate. 

Listen for migratory birds that have arrived for the summer. Birds you 

might hear include the hooded warbler. The males of this small yellow 

bird have a black cap and neck that looks like a hood. Its musical song 

is ta-wit ta-wit ta-wit tee-yo. You might also hear a hermit thrush, a 

bird that normally heads further north but will stay in the cooler areas 

of the valley. It fabulous song is a series of clear, flutelike notes. 

You are now on the home stretch of the walk. Once through the 

grove, the trail leads to an uneven stone staircase that takes you to 

the base of the Ledges. These were constructed by hand by the CCC. 

At the bottom of the stairs, turn left and walk 0.1 miles back to the 

connector trail to Haskell Run Trail. At Haskell Run, turn left to 

complete the loop back to Happy Days Lodge. 

Happy Days Lodge is located at 500 W. Streetsboro Road (State 

Route 303), one mile west of State Route 8 in Peninsula. 

Photo of hikers courtesy of Tom Jones. 

Spring Beauties, background, courtesy of National Park Service.

Bring Autism Awareness into Your Life 

By Sherri Bevan Walsh 

April is Autism Awareness Month, and I always like to take 

this opportunity to bring a little more awareness to our own 

community. 

As many of you know, my son was diagnosed with autism when 

he was four years old. Over the past six years, I have seen dramatic 

improvement in people’s awareness of autism, which is now considered 

the fastest-growing disability in the world. There is still a long way to 

go as we work together as a society to solve the mystery of autism. 

It is estimated that as many as 67 million individuals worldwide are 

affected by autism, making it more common in most countries than 

pediatric cancer, diabetes, and AIDS combined. It occurs in all racial, 

ethnic, and social groups and boys are four times more likely to be 

diagnosed with autism than girls. There is no cure for autism, but we 

know that early intervention can make a big difference in long-term 

abilities. 

So what does it mean to be aware of autism? 

• As the parent to a newborn: It is being aware of the warning signs 

of autism and knowing that while getting a diagnosis is very difficult 

to accept, it is best because early intervention provides the best longterm 

outcome. 

• As the friend or family member of an individual whose child 

has been diagnosed with autism: Keep in mind that your friend is 

grieving the loss of their dreams for their child. It takes time to grieve 

and heal, and to accept that new dreams will come. Give them support 

in the meantime. 

• In the school environment: It is about tolerance. Teach your 

children understanding and tolerance of those with disabilities. 

Bullying is never acceptable, but children with disabilities are the most 

vulnerable and yet the most defenseless to bullying. Teach compassion 

and understanding like any other lesson in life. 

• As members of the community: Our children also want to be 

members of our community, even if it is more difficult for them. If 

you see a family at the mall and a child that looks too old to be “in 

their terrible twos,” something else may be happening. Staring down 

the parents or commenting isn’t helpful or supportive. Maybe that 

child has autism. 

• As a leader: Support additional resources to families who are 

dealing with this difficult diagnosis. In Ohio, insurance companies 

are not required to cover autism services. So when our children see 

a doctor for their disability, it isn’t covered. When they receive early 

intervention, it isn’t covered. Legislation is currently pending that 

would require insurance companies to provide coverage for autism and 

I applaud our local lawmakers who are supporting that effort. 

To learn more about autism, please read a book or look online. Here 

are some suggested resources: 

Books for Children 

My Friend with Autism, by Beverly Bishop 

Everybody is Different: A Book for Young People Who Have Brothers or 

Sisters with Autism, by Fiona Bleach 

The Autism Acceptance Book: Being a Friend to Someone with Autism, 

by Sarah Peralta 

Books for Adults 

Letters to Sam: A Grandfather’s Lessons on Love, Loss and the Gifts of 

Life 

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, by Mark Haddon 

Daniel Isn’t Talking, by Marti Leimbach 

Making Peace with Autism: One Family’s Story of Struggle, Discovery 

and Unexpected Gifts, by Susan Senator 

Could it be Autism? A Parent’s Guide to the First Signs and Next Steps 

Websites 

www.AutismSpeaks.org 

www.worldautismawarenessday.org 

www.asagreaterkron.com 

www.ocali.org 

Attention Caregivers of Individuals with Autism: Take Me Home 

is a database for individuals who cannot communicate their name and 

address should they become lost. It helps police know how to return 

them home safely. Take Me Home is available to adults or children, 

who would benefit from this service. See http://www.co.summit.oh.us/ 

prosecutor/takemehome.htm for more information. 

Prosecutor Sherri Bevan Walsh 

Summit County Prosecutor’s Office 

53 University Avenue 

Akron, Ohio 44308 

330.643.2800 


KSU to Expand College Courses in Twinsburg 


The Kent State University-Geauga Twinsburg Center is planning 

to expand course offerings, so students in Northern Summit 

County can have easy access to a quality college education. 

What began as a way for the city to help Chrysler train employees 

soon blossomed, and professors began teaching classes at the Chrysler 

Stamping Plant. Once the city opened a new senior center, Kent State 

was able to lease the Old School at 8997 Darrow Road for its Twinsburg 

campus. Almost 600 students now attend classes there. 

Twinsburg Mayor 

Katherine Procop 

was actually one of 

the first students to 

enroll at the center 

and she has been 

an enthusiastic supporter 

ever since. 

“I was a working 

mom at the 

time, and I was 

able to take classes 

right here in my 

own town and at 

a reasonable cost,” 

she said. “I was 

just very pleased 

with the quality of 

education there. 

They have been 

very successful. I 

am vitally interested 

in their continued 

growth. There’s 

nothing better than 

having affordable, 

accessible education 

in the community. 

I always say that the 

campus itself is in an old facility, but it’s not the walls of the campus, 

it’s what is going on inside. The opportunities they are creating for 

people, it’s just incredible. It’s a great relationship.” 

According to David Mohan, dean of the Geauga Campus and 

Twinsburg Center, some of the more popular programs are the 

post-secondary enrollment option for current high school students, 

as well as the fact that the campus offers bachelor’s degrees in business, 

technology, and general studies with plans to add more four-year 

degrees in the next few years. Many students also begin college at 

the Twinsburg campus and then transfer to KSU’s main campus to 

complete their education. All this and more makes it easy to see why 

student enrollment at the center has tripled in the past four years. 

“They live in a community or a nearby community that enables 

them to get a university degree,” Mohan said. “That’s huge, and that’s 

a big draw for companies thinking about coming to the area. You have 


a lot of options. It’s just a wonderful thing for the community, and it’s 

a wonderful thing for Kent State.” 

One of the growing areas of interest is the two-year associate degree 

in nursing, which is offered both during the day and on nights and 

weekends. A new skilled nursing lab for instruction boasts hands-on 

equipment, and students complete their clinical rotations at Marymount 

Hospital. 

The small class sizes and individual attention are what attracted 

second-semester 

nursing 

student Lauren 

Armstrong of 

Northfield Center 

Township, 

who transferred 

to the KSU 

Twinsburg campus 

from Akron 

University. 

“It was a great 

transition,” 

she said of the 

switch from 

250 students 

per class at 

Akron to 26 

at the Twinsburg 

center. 

“I feel like I’m 

learning a lot. 

There’s a lot 

of one-on-one 

attention. The 

teachers are 

great. They stay 

after class to 

help you if you 

need it. I recommend the program to anyone.” 

For more information, visit www.geauga.kent.edu/twinsburg or call 

330.487.0574. 

9

Exercise Your Mind: Batter Up! 

By Elizabeth Fleming 

Baseball season is upon us! Can you identify all the Major League teams from these clues? The clues are for the team names only; see if 

you can name the location of each as well. 

American League 

1. striped jungle cats 

2. beams of light 

3. sailors (an ancient one is known for his lyrical rime) 

4. crimson stockings 

5. heavenly messengers often portrayed with wings and a halo 

6. kings, queens and other sovereigns 

7. large songbirds with bright azure plumage and crested heads 

8. medium-sized songbirds with orange and black plumage 

9. Native Americans 

10. mounted troops who patrol a region; also caretakers of forests and parks 

11. foot coverings of an achromatic hue 

12. residents of New England; also, a term for Northerners during the Civil War 

13. identical or fraternal pairs of siblings 

14. sports, games and exercises requiring physical strength and stamina 

National League 

1. a mountain range in the Western United States 

2. baby bears 

3. North American Indian warriors 

4. competitions in which participants vie for a nationwide title or championship; also, individuals under the protection of a specific 

country 

5. beer makers 

6. fabled beings of superhuman size and strength 

7. large deep-sea fish with elongated bodies and spear-like snouts 

8. the Jetsons’ dog, pluralized 

9. buccaneers 

10. nickname of a premier opera house and a famous art museum, pluralized and sans “The” 

11. oxblood, vermilion and cerise 

12. poisonous rattlesnakes native to the Southern United States 

13. a brand of cigar immortalized in Edward Hopper’s 1942 painting Nighthawks 

14. scarlet songbirds with cone-shaped bills and crested heads 

15. Spanish fathers 

16. those who move or twist quickly aside; evaders 

Answers: 

American League: 1. Detroit Tigers 2. Tampa Bay Rays 3. Seattle Mariners 4. Boston Red Sox 5. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim 6. Kansas City Royals 7. Toronto Blue 

Jays 8. Baltimore Orioles 9. Cleveland Indians 10. Texas Rangers 11. Chicago White Sox 12. New York Yankees 13. Minnesota Twins 14. Oakland Athletics 

National League: 1. Colorado Rockies 2. Chicago Cubs 3. Atlanta Braves 4. Washington Nationals 5. Milwaukee Brewers 6. San Francisco Giants 7. Florida Marlins 

8. Houston Astros 9. Pittsburgh Pirates 10. New York Mets 11. Cincinnati Reds 12. Arizona Diamondbacks 13. Philadelphia Phillies 14. St. Louis Cardinals 15. San 

Diego Padres 16. Los Angeles Dodgers 


India: Contrasts and Opportunities 

I 

feel fortunate to have been a part of the Summit County Mayors’ 

Association Trade Mission to India. Participants in the mission 

included representatives from Akron, Hudson, Stow, Twinsburg, 

the Summit County Council, and the Summit County Mayors’ 

Association. The mission was organized by SGI Global Business 

Advisors and orchestrated with the assistance of the State of Ohio, 

Department of Development’s India Office. 

Thanks to the efforts of the SGI and the Ohio D.O.D. India office, 

trade mission participants were able to meet with many business, 

government, and trade organizations. Among those visited were 

key executives of Reliance Industries, TaTa Consultancy, and other 

major Indian and international companies as well as government 

representatives including the mayors of Mumbai, New Delhi, and 

Ahmedabad. 

I think everyone has heard that India is a country of contrasts. 

Contrasts are evident everywhere: poverty vs. wealth; technology vs. 

subsistence; pristine shrines vs. squalid shacks. It is a country of about 

1.2 billion people, or more than four times the U.S. population, in 

about one-third the U.S. land mass. The people of India are congenial 

and have a strong work ethic. Like their U.S. counterparts, they are 

anxious to take advantage of opportunities to advance their condition. 

While there are certainly contrasts, Indian government and 

industry convey focused and consistent messages. They are focused 

on developing infrastructure, growing a portfolio of alternate energy 

options, improving environmental quality, and improving living 

conditions in India. 


By Larry Finch 

The government is focused on improving infrastructure. Included 

among the infrastructure goals is the development of solar and 

wind energy resources. The country averages 300 days of sunshine 

annually, making solar energy a real option. In addition, coastal areas 

receive continuous breezes, creating great potential for wind energy 

development. Alternate energy supply chain businesses in Ohio could 

benefit from participating in this effort. 

India’s dedication to alternate energy is evident in the establishment 

of a national-level Department of Renewable and Alternate Energy. 

This national bureau is focused on moving these technologies into 

production and into the national energy framework. 

India is a major polymer 

manufacturing and consuming 

country. Again, this characteristic 

provides opportunities for U.S. 

companies involved in polymerrelated 

industries and technology. 

The lack of utilities, roadways, 

and public facilities is evident 

throughout the country. Here also, 

the government, at various levels, 

is moving forward with initiatives 

to provide highways, clean water, 

and improved sanitation. This 

internal demand for infrastructure 

is unaffected by changes in world 

economic conditions and export 

declines. It is self-driven. It is 

apparent that opportunities exist for 

foreign talent in engineering, design, 

and construction sectors. 

The stable economy also provides 

opportunities for foreign investment. 

Land development activities are 

large-scale, as a result of the massive 

population. Land development 

occurs by creating new communities 

outside the existing built-up urban 

fabric. The land development and infrastructure development process 

itself creates opportunities for investors and financiers. 

The United States and India share many similarities and interests. 

We share a common business language (English), we are the largest 

democracies in the world, we share a similar legal system, and we both 

recognize principles of intellectual property. These commonalities 

make for many opportunities for cooperative and mutually beneficial 

business relations. 

While much has been said about India’s growing middle class and 

improving business climate, there is no doubt that substantially more 

progress needs to be made. These deficiencies represent opportunities 

for U.S. businesses that recognize and respect the Indian culture. 

9 

Larry E. Finch, AICP, is a veteran planner and public administrator. 

He has served as the Director of Planning and Community Development 

for the City of Twinsburg since January 2005.

Business Directory 

CAR CARE 

Summit Sound & Security 

8027 B Darrow Road, Twinsburg 

330.405.9393 

www.summitsound.net 

HEALTH CENTERS 

South Pointe Hospital a Cleveland Clinic Hospital 

Warrensville Heights 

216.491.6000 

Sagamore Hills Medical Center 

330.468.0190 

www.southpointehospital.org 

UH Bedford Medical Center 

44 Blaine Ave., Bedford 

440.735.3900 

UH Twinsburg Health Center 

8819 Commons Boulevard 

Main Phone: 330.486.9600 

Urgent Care Center: 330.405.1500 

www.rainbowbabies.org 

LIBRARY 

Twinsburg Library 

10050 Ravenna Road, Twinsburg 

Phone: 330.425.4268 

Fax: 330.425.3622 

www.twinsburglibrary.org 

MARKET 

Bay Lobsters Fish Market 

Fresh Seafood 

330.486.0713 

www.baylobsters.com 

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PHOTOGRAPHY 

Venditti Studio 

Full service Photography Studio specializing in Portraits! 

950 Broadway, Bedford 

440.232.7575 

PRE-SCHOOLS 

Goddard School 

2073 Alexandria Way, Macedonia 

330.468.0488 

REALTOR 

Howard Hanna 

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Your Hometown Realtor 

216.701.3552 

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Providing all your family healthcare needs close to home 

Broadway Ave. 

© 2008 University Hospitals 

E. Aurora Rd. 

Som Center Rd. 

Darrow Rd. 

UH Bedford Medical Center 

44 Blaine Avenue 

Bedford, OH 44146 

Main Phone Number: (440) 735-3900 

Our community hospital offers unparalleled healthcare 

services in Southeast Cuyahoga, Northern Portage and 

Summit counties, and is growing to meet the changing 

needs of you and your family. Our comprehensive, stateof-the-art 

resources include the Outpatient Surgery Center, 

expanded Emergency Department, MRI Suite, Heart & 

Vascular Institute, and new Wound Care and Hyperbaric 

Medicine Center. 

UH Twinsburg Health Center 

8819 Commons Boulevard 


Main Phone Number: (330) 486-9600 

Urgent Care Center: (330) 405-1500 

Accessible from I-480 in the center of Twinsburg, 

our outpatient health center offers area residents highquality 

medical services from the region’s leading physicians 

and healthcare professionals of University Hospitals. 

Our physicians also offer a range of outpatient general 

surgery procedures. 

Physician Specialties/Services: 

• Allergy & Immunology 

• Cardiology 

• Executive Medicine 

• Family Medicine 

• Gastroenterology 

• General Surgery 

• Internal Medicine 

• Laboratory Services 

• Obstetrics & Gynecology 

• Occupational Health 

Urgent Care Center Hours of Operation: 

Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. 

Saturday & Sunday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 

• Orthopaedics 

• Otolaryngology (ENT) 

• Pain Management 

• Pediatric Medicine 

• Physical Therapy 

• Podiatry 

• Radiology 

• Urgent Care Center 

• Vascular Medicine 

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