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able Co-op was established in 1986 as a 501© non-profit organization to provide cable telecommunications services to the City of Oberlin and surrounding township areas. They offer standard cable, digital cable, high-definition and high-speed internet services to over 2,100 homes and businesses in the Oberlin area. Unlike publicly held cable providers, Cable Co-op’s non-profit status allows them to invest every dollar of revenue to operating the system and providing capital for improved services and equipment as well as lower retail prices for services in comparison to other operations with similar services. The organization is governed by a board of trustees elected by the subscribers of Cable Co-op. All decisions on program offerings, new services, and operation policy are reviewed and voted on by the board.
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Cable Co-op has a very competent staff with combined experience of over 75 years in the cable television industry. General Manager Ralph Potts and Technical Operations Manager “Poge” Smit began the system in 1986. All installation work and technical support is performed out of their office in downtown Oberlin. The entire staff is trained in installation, tech support, services and billing... even after hours. Cable Co-op’s staff is proud to be of assistance to you. Rita Casey, Customer Service Representative will most likely be your first contact when you visit or call the office. Technicians Jay Shrewsbury, Mike Hanna, Eric Clark and Devon Wilburn take pride in their work and go out of their way to help you in any way they can. Being a small operation allows Cable Coop to provide that “personal touch”. In fact, the key to Cable Co-op’s success is rooted in its strong belief of providing the best service possible to customers at all times. Great customer service is the reason they exist. Ralph tells us, “We are proud to be a part of the Oberlin Community and look forward to serving all who make Oberlin their home.”
Ralph Potts General Manager
Oberlin Cable Co-op is located at 27 East College Street, Oberlin, OH 44074. Call 440-775-4001 or go to www.oberlin.net for more information.
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magazine & Community guide This is an Image Builders Marketing Inc.™ Trademark Publication created and produced for the City of Oberlin & the Oberlin Business Partnership. City of Oberlin City Manager Eric Norenberg Oberlin City Hall 85 South Main St., Oberlin OH 44074 440-775-1531 • www.cityofoberlin.com Oberlin Business Partnership 23 East College St., Oberlin, OH 44074 440-774-6262 • www.oberlin.org Copyright ©2012, All rights reserved. Image Builders Marketing, Inc. 9780 Beechwood Drive North Royalton, Ohio 44133 440-346-4482 • www.ImageBuildersMarketing.us Additional copies are available at the City of Oberlin and the Oberlin Business Partnership, or view the book online at www.cityofoberlin.com To advertise in the next edition, call 440-346-4482. Publisher Bernice P. Kaldy Editor Laura Lakner
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4 City Overview 20 Community Information 7 Oberlin Business 21 Parks & Recreation Partnership 22 Oberlin Map 8 Downtown Oberlin 24 Dining Guide 9 The Faces of Oberlin 25 Places of Worship 12 Education 25 Advertiser Index 15 Homes & Real Estate COVER: The Faces of Oberlin First Row (left to right): Maggie Robinson, Oberlin College; Janet Haar, Oberlin Business Partnership; Dr. Paul Alton, Ottica Eyecare; Jodie Smith, Jodi Estelle’s Hair Design. Second Row: Mari Pravlik, Lorain National Bank; John Schroth, Superintendent of Oberlin City Schools; Eric Norenberg, Oberlin City Manager; Andria Derstine, Allen Memorial Art Museum; Glenn Faircloth, Lorain County JVS. Third Row: Ralph Potts, Oberlin Cable Co-Op; Charles Horton, Custom Cleaning Service; Jake Hawley, Aladdin’s Eatery; Curt Paul, Edward Jones. Missing from Photo: Susan Bowers, Mercy Hospital; Kristin Peterson & Everett Tyree, The UPS Store; Marvin Krislov and Tita Reed, Oberlin College. Photo location: Allen Memorial Art Museum. Photography courtesy: Jason Shaffer Photography. w w w. C i t y o f O b e r l i n . c o m
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Oberlin: One Community Ask anyone who is familiar with Oberlin
what it’s like to spend time here, and he or she will invariably laud the many unique places, events and opportunities that welcome visitors and residents alike. Named Best Hometown in Northeast Ohio for 2012 by Ohio Magazine and one of the first five Best Intergenerational Communities in the country by Generations United in 2012, Oberlinians are proud of the many organizations, events, programs and qualities that make this a great place in which to live – at any age! Oberlin is also proud of its place in history.
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Thanks to the role this community played in the Underground Railroad, no fugitive slave who made it to Oberlin was ever returned to bondage. Today, we are proud of Oberlin because of the synergy that exists between its small-town pace and its full range of city services, a rich diversity of music, art, history, and cuisine from around the world. Founded together in 1833, Oberlin – the community and the college – have a shared tradition of welcoming diverse ideas and people. The Oberlin Business Partnership and Oberlin City Schools work closely with the City and the College to ensure that we continually position ourselves as a single, strong community that everyone can be proud to call home. Oberlin is a great place to live, play and shop: The charm of Oberlin can be found along its treelined streets, with their many beautifully preserved 19th century homes, and in its historic downtown, home to a thriving mix of unique shops and varied restaurants. With 12 parks and a beautiful bike path, Oberlin is a great place for recreation. Tappan Square, at the center of town, provides wonderful open space for community gatherings throughout the year. During the Spring and Summer, it is the site of many evening concerts, a Juneteenth Festival, and other events unique to Oberlin. Oberlin College’s Finney Chapel
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AROUND OBERLIN: (opposite page top) Flags representing the countries from which Oberlin College has had students in attendance over the years displayed on Tappan Square; the Allen Memorial Art Museum (opposite page, bottom); workers plant a tree on Tappan Square (left); the New Union Center for the Arts Building (right ) on South Main Street.
annually welcomes renowned musicians and lecturers from all over the world to its stage. The recently-renovated Apollo Theater offers fans the opportunity to watch first-run movies in an historic movie house with state-of-the-art technology. Oberlin is a great place to do business: We are proud of the many large and small businesses that call Oberlin home. We work cooperatively with a variety of organizations in northeast Ohio, Lorain County and here in Oberlin to support and grow our commercial and industrial economy. Oberlin is home to corporations whose Eric Norenberg products are shipped around the world, and innovative businesses that are developing cutting-edge technologies. It has been said that small businesses form the backbone of the economy; that is certainly true here, where our many locally and independently-owned businesses provide products, services and menus that are found “only in Oberlin.”
Oberlin is a great place to learn: Oberlin City Schools offer a variety of opportunities that belie its size. The district’s emphasis on academic rigor has been recognized by ACT and combined with the value placed on arts and music, results in a district that provides an exceptionally well-rounded education. Oberlin City Schools is the first district in the state of Ohio (and one of the first in the nation) to be fully authorized to offer the highly regarded International Baccalaureate curriculum in all grades, for all students. Almost 90% of Oberlin High School graduates attend college upon graduation. Combined with the outstanding academic resources of Oberlin College and the Oberlin Conservatory of Music, students of all ages can continue to learn and grow. As we reflect on our last 180 years, we celebrate the achievements of our past and the opportunities for the present, while looking forward with great optimism to a bright future. An innovative initiative that will help shape that future is the Oberlin Project, a joint effort of the City of Oberlin, Oberlin College, and other partners to improve the resilience, prosperity, and sustainability of our community. The Oberlin Project aims to revitalize the local economy, eliminate carbon emissions, restore local agriculture, and create a sustainable base for economic and community development. This is truly a great time to be in Oberlin and to be part of a unified community, collaborating to make our City a great place to live, work, play and learn.
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A Place to Live, Learn and Lead the art of the city: The Allen Memorial Art Museum on the campus of Oberlin College (above) has over 13,000 pieces of art on display and admission has always been free to visitors.
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progressive town that has stood at the forefront of such causes as civil rights and the abolition of slavery, Oberlin today is the ideal home for people of all ages, says City Manager Eric Norenberg. “Oberlin offers all the best features of a small town with the amenities of a college, great services and excellent schools,” Norenberg says. “It is a great place for families, empty nesters and retirees. Oberlin has something for everyone.” In fact, Oberlin, “a community where members of every generation want to live,” was recently named one of five “Best Intergenerational Communities” in the country by Generations United. With the advantage of hosting Oberlin College, one of the nation’s leading liberal arts colleges, the City’s vast cultural offerings in art and music rival those of most cities that dwarf Oberlin’s cozy population of 8,300 people. Along with retaining its long reputation as a true melting pot of diverse nationalities and cultures, Oberlin has maintained the charm of a rural college town. “One of the things that makes us an ideal town is that the community is very safe, walkable and accessible,” Norenberg notes. “That makes it easy to attend the many free concerts, recitals and lectures offered at the college.”
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One example of the community commitment to leadership and human rights is the OberlinWellington Rescue of 1858. On September 13, 1858, residents of Oberlin and Wellington freed runaway slave John Price from a federal Marshal and returned him to freedom in Canada. Today’s residents still mark the anniversary of the Rescue that led one author to nickname Oberlin, “The Town That Started the Civil War.” It was 25 years earlier, in 1833, that the community - along with Oberlin College – was founded by John Shipherd, a Presbyterian minister, and his student Philo Stewart, who journeyed from Elyria in search of a place to establish a college and a moral community. Oberlin College soon after made history by becoming the first institution of higher learning in the U.S. to admit AfricanAmerican students - in 1835 – and women – in 1837. Today, Oberlin remains a focal point of political activity, often taking a lead voice in national issues. That leadership is exemplified in the City’s logo. The tagline on the logo, “Live-Learn-Lead,” conveys the message that Oberlinians are active, not passive. The logo features an American elm tree depicting the historic tree near which Shipherd and Stewart stopped to rest, pray and establish
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WHITE OUT: One of several famous albino squirrels seen in Tappan Square (above); downtown at night; the Underground Railroad Monument (below).
their new town. A star is a reminder of the North Star that guided AfricanAmericans fleeing slavery. The two color tones that come together around the tree to become one logo symbolize the various groups in Oberlin that come together to form one community. “We are very proud of our history and our heritage,” Norenberg says. “We have been on the cutting edge of many public policy decisions. We are a very progressive community and that attracts new residents. Oberlin is a place where people want to be.” Oberlin offers a diversity of housing, from modern new developments to unique century homes that are fun to own. “Oberlin has a lot of opportunities for youth activities,” says Gary Boyle, the city’s planning and development director. “Our youth sports programs attract kids from neighboring communities.” The city’s recreation complex, including four lighted baseball/softball fields and soccer fields, attract leagues and tournaments from May to October each year. Along with recreation, Oberlin features more than 100 acres of park area, including Wright Park, Martin Luther King, Jr. Park, Park Street Park and Spring Street Park, which offer continuous open space along Plum Creek. Parsons Road Upland Reservoir provides more than 43 acres of water for fishing with adjacent picnic and sledding areas and the 13-acre Morgan Street Reservoir includes a walking trail connected to the Oberlin College
arboretum. The Bill Long Nature Preserve/Scott and Olive Carson Nature Preserve features a 13acre reservoir and a natural area. Oberlin’s 3.7-mile bike path, which cuts diagonally across the town, is part of the 13.1mile North Coast Inland Trail between Kipton and Elyria, and connects to the Recreation Complex. Norenberg notes that while catering to the quality of life of its residents, Oberlin also welcomes new businesses. “We offer incentives through the county and state programs that make us very competitive for businesses to locate,” he says. “One of our advantages is that we operate our own municipal power utility, the Oberlin Municipal Light and Power System, which offers reliable, renewable energy.” Because of Oberlin’s commitment to sustainability, the City has a renewable power portfolio that includes electric power from a two megawatt solar array located on Oberlin College grounds, Ohio-based wind turbines, hydroelectric plants on the Ohio River, and methane gas from two Ohio landfills. “By 2015, more than 90 percent of our electricity needs will be met by renewable sources,” Norenberg said. While touting a convenient location with access to the Ohio Turnpike and just a 32-mile drive to Cleveland, Oberlin also offers the advantages of educational and training opportunities nearby, including Oberlin College, Lorain County Community College and Lorain County Joint Vocational School. Much of the City’s commercial activity is centered around Tappan Square, where college w w w. C i t y o f O b e r l i n . c o m
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students, retirees and families congregate and patronize the many independently owned shops and dining establishments. The $15 million East College Street Project, which blends commercial and residential development in three buildings at College and South Pleasant Streets, has drawn national attention, having been featured in the New York Times. Shopping also is available at the 155,000 square-foot WalMart Supercenter south of Downtown at Routes 58 and 20. One of the reasons residents can enjoy great quality of life is the excellent services provided by the City of Oberlin. “We have a great team of professionals who are dedicated to providing the best service to the residents of Oberlin.” remarked Norenberg. Among those services are the police and fire departments. A recent expansion of the fire station was made possible by a tax levy approved by residents in November 2008. “The existing facility was built in the 1975,” Norenberg
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says. “Since that time the fire department has taken on a lot of new responsibilities, like hazmat and EMS services. Things have changed a lot since 1975 and it was important that we upgraded our facility.” Norenberg noted that the station’s environmentally-friendly design resulted in the project receiving a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold Certification. The Oberlin Fire Department, lead by Chief Dennis Kirin, includes 30 firefighter/EMTs, including nine who are qualified in advanced life support. The Department participates in a cooperative countywide hazardous materials response and specialized rescue efforts. The Department has nine emergency vehicles, the largest being a 100-foot aerial tower. The Oberlin Police Department, led by Chief Tom Miller, has 19 sworn officers and embraces a community-oriented policing style appropriate to this hometown environment. The Department has a K-9 program to assist in narcotics detection, tracking and subject control, a crime prevention program, as well as bike and foot patrols. The chief is also pleased with the Department’s citizen police academy – a program that allows residents to become more acquainted with the duties of police in the community.
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Positively Oberlin! Respecting the Past… Enhancing the Present… Crafting the Future.
The mission of the Oberlin Business Partnership is to
promote sustainable growth and prosperity in the Oberlin community. We accomplish our mission by providing leadership, service and advocacy on behalf of Oberlin businesses. We lead through innovation, expertise and actions. We serve by understanding the needs of Oberlin businesses and by providing relevant programs, services, information, and benefits. We advocate on behalf of our businesses to promote their interests, influence public opinion and policy, and validate the critical role of Oberlin businesses on the local economy.
Respecting our Past – We value the history and innovation
of our Oberlin predecessors and strive to preserve the tangible and intangible assets they provided. We work to create an attractive and coordinated image of the Oberlin community by capitalizing on its unique assets and heritage.
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Enhancing our Present – Oberlin’s downtown is a core
component of the community’s economic health and the adjacent areas are important for the vitality of the greater Oberlin area. We work to strengthen the existing core area and adjacent businesses and to recruit additional businesses; to position Oberlin as a visitor destination; to establish a sound working relationship with local and regional financial institutions, business assistance organizations, and other organizations that provide economic development assistance; and with the City of Oberlin to foster economic development. We work with Oberlin College to promote Oberlin’s unique characteristics, convenience, and values.
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Aladdin’s Eatery
We monitor changes in Oberlin’s market as well as national trends and adjust our emphasis accordingly, always building on local assets. We work with community partners to develop a ‘brand’ and a market strategy that will result in a lasting and improved retail mix, a stronger tax base, increased investor confidence and a strong, stable role for the downtown and adjacent businesses as core components of the community’s economic health. w w w. C i t y o f O b e r l i n . c o m
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Oberlin A town is often known for its geographical and architectural landmarks. The mention of Oberlin, for example, conjures up images of a rural college town. But for all of its charming physical characteristics, it is people that give a town its unique personality. The more than 8,000 people of Oberlin - caring parents, insightful grandparents, playful children and trusted friends – provide the vitality and character that make the town more than just a collection of parks, shops and businesses. In this section we profile some of the most recognizable and interesting people of our town – the leaders, talented business owners and managers who not only help to keep the local economy vibrant but live among us as our neighbors and friends. You may know some of them personally; others by appearance, by name or maybe only by the look of their signs or storefronts. They are the Faces of Oberlin.
First Row (left to right): Dr. Paul Alton, Ottica Eyecare; Janet Haar, Oberlin Business Partnership; Jodie Smith, Jodi Estelle’s Hair Design. Second Row: John Schroth, Superintendent of Oberlin City Schools; Eric Norenberg, Oberlin City Manager. Third Row: Ralph Potts, Oberlin Cable Co-Op; Charles Horton, Custom Cleaning Service; Curt Paul, Edward Jones. MISSING FROM PHOTO: Susan Bowers, Mercy Allen Hospital ; Kristin Peterson & Everett Tyree, UPS Store. Photo: Jason Shaffer Photography. w w w. C i t y o f O b e r l i n . c o m
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usan J. Bowers, president of Mercy Allen Hospital since 2008, has spent 37 years working to improve the health of Lorain County communities as a nurse, patient advocate and healthcare executive. Through years of direct patient care, committee work and involvement with virtually all departments of the hospital, she gained an understanding of patient needs and healthcare issues. “Providing high-quality care close to home is central to Mercy’s mission,” Susan says. “In recent years, we’ve updated our services to include a state-of-the-art emergency department, comfortable patient areas and even a new surgery center. We want people to have peace of mind, knowing that excellent care is nearby.” Personalized care is an important focus for Susan. “As a community hospital, we care for patients who are also friends and neighbors,” she says. “Our dedicated team works hard to meet the needs of each person. We want every patient to have not only the best outcome but also Susan J. Bowers a positive experience.” President
he UPS Store in Oberlin has been serving the community since March, 2001! We are blessed with excellent staff who look forward to meeting and exceeding customer needs. Customers with unique requirements will find what they need here. We specialize in customer service for: shipping, both domestic and international; packaging, including our Pack and Ship guarantee for those items we pack; freight; office supplies and greeting cards; fax sending and receiving, both domestic and international; mail box rental including package receiving and mail forwarding as well as 24 hour access; black and white and color Your copies; wide format printing; and printing and finishing services, such as Photo booklets, brochures or business cards, Here from hard copy or digital files. Black and white copies are even available 24 hours a day with a prepaid copy key!
Stop in today to see how the UPS Store can best meet your needs and let us be Your One Stop Shop!
Kristin Peterson & Everett Tyree Owners
Mercy Allen Hospital is located at 200 W. Lorain Street. 440-775-1211 . www.mercyonline.org
The UPS Store is located at 55 S. Main Street. Call 440-774-7447 or visit www.theupsstorelocal.com/4109.htm
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dward Jones provides financial services for investors in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Every aspect of the firm’s business is designed to cater to the individual investors in the communities in which they live and work. The firm’s 10,000 plus financial advisors work directly with more than 7 million clients to create long-term investment solutions that emphasize a well-balanced portfolio and a buy and hold strategy. Edward Jones embraces the importance of building long-term, face-to-face relationships with clients, helping them to understand and make sense of the investment options available today. Curt Paul began his career in 1984 with Edward Jones as a transitional representative. Then in 1992, he moved to Oberlin, Ohio to assume the responsibility for the Edward Jones branch there. As a 28 year employee of Edward Jones, Curt Paul knows how to provide high quality services that touch the lives of his clients by helping them prepare for life events well in advance.
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he 2012-13 school year will be John’s 27th year in public education. John began his career as an Industrial Arts/Technology teacher for the Chagrin Falls School District, where he was honored as Teacher of the Year in 1993. In 1996 John moved to the Strongsville City School District, accepting a central office position as the Director of Technology. John held this position until 2007, when he came to Oberlin as the Director of Operations/Assistant Superintendent, and then became Superintendent in 2011. John holds a BA and MA from Kent State University in Industrial and Instructional Technology, with additional coursework at Ashland University in Education Administration. John has been an adjunct professor and guest lecturer for Cleveland State and Ashland University. In 2009, he was honored as a Distinguished Alumni and Vision 21 Award recipient by Kent State. John has served on numerous state and regional educational committees and serves on the Board of Directors for a John Schroth local non-profit agency. Superintendent Contact John and the Oberlin City School District at 440-776-4551.
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JodiEstelle’s HairDesign Jodie Smith
odiEstelle’s HairDesign is a quaint little hair and nail salon located in downtown Oberlin that specializes in all the latest trends and styles. The owner, Jodie Smith, has been doing hair in the historic college community for close to 30 years and decided that a smaller intimate shop tucked away by the library was exactly what her clientele needed.
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Dr. Paul Alton Ottica eyecare
ttica Eyecare is one of the most recent business additions to Downtown Oberlin. Dr. Paul J. Alton is an Optometrist and a 1988 graduate of The Ohio State University College of Optometry. He and his wife, Catherine, are Oberlin residents and they both saw a local need for eye health care and a need to offer high-quality, unique and fashionable eyewear.
“I believe that exceptional customer service is the key to success in the beauty industry and with a well educated staff the business will thrive,” tells Jodie. JodiEstelle’s offers all the latest products and services in hair and nail care including special coloring techniques, corrections, textured perms, extensions, designer cuts to go with a specific face shape or styles for special occasions such as bridal parties, and of course, all the latest in manicures and pedicures. You’ll also find the highest quality hair and nail products to support your new look at JodiEstelle’s Jodie Smith HairDesign.
Dr. Alton practices preventative eye health care and performs a thorough medical eye health exam on all his patients. Diabetics and patients of all ages are welcomed at Ottica Eyecare. Contact lenses, laser vision correction and cataract surgery evaluations are also available. Dr. Alton has also owned and operated Lorain Family Vision Care in Lorain since 1998.
JodiEstelle’s HairDesign is located at 61 South Main Street in Downtown Oberlin • 440-774-5002
Call Ottica Eyecare at 440-775-2010 or stop by 32 S. Main Street to set up an appointment today.
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Most medical and vision insurance plans are accepted including Medicare, Medical Mutual, VSP and Eyemed. Dr. Alton takes pride in providing quality eye health and vision care and provides quality eyewear in a professional and friendly environment.
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Janet K. Haar, Director of the Oberlin Business Partnership, is a seasoned business professional with experience in a variety of for profit and nonprofit organizations. She is excited to be involved with the Oberlin Business Partnership’s mission of promoting sustainable growth and prosperity in the Oberlin community by providing leadership, service and advocacy on behalf of Oberlin businesses.
Custom Cleaning Service is a locally-owned and operated company that employs 55 people. Charles and his staff take pride in the cleaning service they provide to both residential and commercial customers. Besides office cleaning, residential maid service and carpet and Your upholstery cleaning, Custom Cleaning Photo Service specializes in disaster restoration, including flood and fire relief. With over Here 30 years of excellent service in Lorain County, you can trust your cleaning to the experts at Custom Cleaning Service.
n 2010 the Oberlin Chamber of Commerce and Main Street Oberlin merged to form the Oberlin Main Street-Chamber. After about 18 months of operating as the combined organization, the Board of Trustees began a process to review the merger and plan for the future. “The result of that process is an updated vision, a statement of values, a mission statement, and an agreement on how we will accomplish our mission to move closer to our vision for the Oberlin community,” states Janet Haar.
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The Oberlin Business Partnership is located at 23 East College Street, right next door to the Apollo Theater. Janet can be contacted at 440-774-6262 or visit their website at www.oberlin.org
harles A. Horton, President of Custom Cleaning Service, began his career in the cleaning industry in 1982 as a management consultant for the ServiceMaster Clean Company corporate office in Illinois. He soon decided to be his own boss and became a franchise owner in 1984. After many years with ServiceMaster, Charles has moved on to lead his own commercial and residential cleaning service company, Custom Cleaning Service, although his mission of superior quality and service remains the same.
Charles A. Horton, Owner
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The World Runs Through Oberlin Oberlin City Schools is the only public
school district in Ohio authorized as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World District, offering IB at all levels, and requiring it of all students in grades pre-k-10. This highly-regarded preparation results in the highest college acceptance rates, and IB graduates typically receive more advanced standing (credit) and scholarships. This remarkable benefit is but one of the many wonderful partnerships enhancing education in the Oberlin City Schools. Oberlin High School has been rated Excellent by the State of Ohio for the past 3 years, and in 2012 was honored as a Red Quill School by ACT for exceptional student performance. In addition to academic performance, Oberlin High School is the area leader in the arts. The Orchestra will be performing in Hawaii this coming school year, and Oberlin was selected
as one of the best communities in America for their support of music education. Oberlin High School students routinely dominate the Northern Ohio art competition. We have awardwinning student art on display in the Capitol buildings in Columbus and Washington D.C. The athletic program provides our students with a wide range of opportunities, including recent conference championships in basketball and soccer. Athletics continue to be a board priority, emphasized by the return of cross county this year to OHS and Langston Middle School. Oberlin High School also boasts to having the top Academic Challenge team in the county! In addition to Oberlin High School, the Oberlin City School District includes Eastwood Primary School, Prospect Elementary School, and Langston Middle School. Each
JVS Dedicates Memorial
The Lorain County JVS is now home to a public memorial to honor those lost on 9/11/01 at the World Trade Center. The focus of the memorial is a 7-foot beam that was recovered from the rubble of the World Trade Center. JVS students from many trade and technical programs worked with local craftsmen and volunteers to design and construct the memorial which is located on the front yard of the JVS facing State Route 58. The public is welcome to view the memorial anytime the school is open for day and evening classes.
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building provides instruction using the International Baccalaureate framework for all students – the Primary Years Program at Eastwood and Prospect, and the Middle Years Program at Langston. Oberlin’s commitment to a 21st century education crosses all instructional levels. World languages, art, music and PE are taught at all levels, including Mandarin for the 2012 school year at Langston and OHS. Technology is used for research, enrichment, remediation, collaboration, and to address specific individual learning needs, including online coursework
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and blended school day scheduling. Oberlin Schools — setting the standard for excellence in public education by motivating students to be inquiring and knowledgeable world citizens.
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As one of the nation’s top liberal arts colleges and conservatories, Oberlin College has long been a haven for creative thinkers and artists. The College of Arts and Sciences, the Conservatory of Music, and the Allen Memorial Art Museum present an extraordinary range of public concerts, exhibits, performances, and lectures each year — many of them free — enriching the cultural life of Northeast Ohio and celebrating the great intellectual and artistic voices of our time. Please visit www.oberlin.edu/artsguide for event and ticketing information.
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a wide variety of credit and non-credit courses with many general education and business offerings. Day and evening courses are taught onsite and via distance learning from other LCCC campuses. The LCCC Wellington Center Computer Lab is free and open to the public for student and community use. The computer lab features high-speed internet access and the Microsoft Office is available for a nominal The Wellington Center suite. Printing fee. An updated LCCC student or community user ID card is required for admission in the lab. ID cards can be created for users during open lab hours. To provide greater access and opportunities to The Wellington Center also offers meeting space to nonhigher education for Lorain County residents, Lorain County profit organizations for free, based on facility hours and Community College opened the LCCC Wellington Center in the availability. Businesses and other for-profit organizations can Fall of 2007. The 10,000 square-foot facility is located on Rt. 58 lease space, based on availability. just north of Rt. 18 and features two flexible classrooms, study/ The Wellington Center is a full-service branch of the college conference rooms, a 25-station computer lab and four interactive offering complete admissions, registration, assessment and video distance-learning classrooms that connect with LCCC and financial aid activities. For more information call 440-647-1776 the University Partnership. The LCCC Wellington Center offers or visit www.lorainccc.edu/wellington.
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Preparing Your Home to Sell Curb appeal is the first step to selling your home. No
one wants to buy a previous owner’s dirty house. Power-wash the siding, paint if needed and wash windows until they shine. Trees, shrubs, and flowers should be neat and tidy, the garden weeded and the lawn mowed and edged. Once you’ve removed everything that isn’t necessary, add touches such as large, lush flower pots or hanging planters to welcome visitors. Once you’ve created a promising exterior, you need to focus on the interior. The key to staging is to make it meaningful, set the tone and suggest countless possibilities. That means you need to remove everything that could distract the buyer’s attention. Keep only what you must to remain functional. If you don’t use something everyday, pack it for the move. Like the exterior, the inside needs to be neat and clean. If paint is showing signs of age, repaint. Neutrals often work best. Once the house is clean, stage your home with minimal furnishings. If you need inspiration, visit some model homes to see how decorators have put rooms together. Arrange furniture to enhance the strengths of the room and facilitate traffic flow. Remove anything personal such as family pictures and mementos. Edit books, CDs, and videos on bookshelves and open the curtains to allow natural light to fill the room. Appeal to the buyer’s sense of smell. Hot apple cider, cinnamon rolls, or fresh baked cookies add a homey touch. If you would like more information on buying or selling your home, contact Kaye Norenberg - Realtor® for Keller Williams at 440-935-6862 or knorenberg@gmail.com.
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Mercy: A Commitment to Providing HighQuality Health Care Mercy is a full-service, not-for-profit, integrated healthcare system, which has been providing quality health care to Lorain County and surrounding communities for more than 120 years. The health system provides inpatient, outpatient and ancillary services through its two hospitals, Mercy Regional Medical Center in Lorain and Mercy Allen Hospital in Oberlin; physician offices; and specialized facilities, including the Mercy Cancer Center, Mercy Rehabilitation Center, Mercy Diagnostic Centers and Mercy New Life Hospice. Mercy Allen Hospital has provided Susan J. Bowers President of healthcare to the Mercy Allen Hospital Oberlin community and beyond since 1907. Mercy Allen Hospital is a 25-bed critical access hospital offering inpatient, sub-acute care, surgical services, rehabilitation, diagnostic services and stateof-the-art emergency services. Mercy Allen Hospital has been named by the National Rural Health Association (NRHA) as one of the nation’s Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals and is accredited by the Joint Commission. “Providing high-quality care close to home is central to Mercy’s mission,” states Susan Bowers, President of Mercy Allen Hospital. “In recent years, we’ve expanded and updated our services to include a state-of-the-art emergency department, comfortable patient areas and even a new surgery center. We want people in our community to have peace of mind, knowing that excellent care is nearby.” Visit Mercy online at www.MercyOnline.org or on Facebook as Mercy-Lorain Region. See ad on back cover. 16
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Choosing an Eye Care Specialist Because being able to see is so important, you should be proactive in the care of your eyes. Taking a role in maintaining your sight and preventing vision loss includes choosing a qualified eye healthcare provider who has training and experience, can give proper diagnosis and treatment, is informative, promotes the best possible results, and shows genuine care for the health of their patients.
What is an optometrist? Optometrists are doctors of optometry (OD). They are trained to examine, diagnose, treat, and manage some diseases and disorders of the visual system. “Like ophthalmologists, optometrists are trained to examine the internal and external structure of the eyes to detect diseases like glaucoma, retinal diseases, and cataracts,” says Cleveland Clinic optometrist Diane Sutton, OD. “We are able to diagnose and treat vision conditions like Diane Sutton, OD nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, and presbyopia.” They may also test a person’s ability to focus and coordinate the eyes and see depth and colors accurately. Optometrists are licensed by the state to examine the eyes to determine the presence of vision problems and visual acuity. They also prescribe eyeglasses, contact lenses, eye exercises, low vision aids, vision therapy, and medications to treat eye diseases. To make an appointment with optometrist Diane Sutton, OD, at Cleveland Clinic Lakeland Eye in Oberlin, call 440-775-1015.
Today, you can get top-ranked care in Lorain County.
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Cleveland Clinic is ranked one of the top 4 hospitals in the nation by U.S.News & World Report. And that commitment to be among the best includes our six locations here in Lorain County, where we’re ready with same-day appointments for world class care, right in your neighborhood. We offer primary care, as well as care for heart, cancer, orthopaedics, ophthalmology and over 30 other specialties. Call us today for an appointment today at one of these locations: Lorain Family Health & Surgery Center Elyria Family Health & Surgery Center Senior Health and Wellness Center, Avon Lake
Richard E. Jacobs Health Center
Same-day appointments available. Call 1.800.272.2676. clevelandclinic.org/loraincounty
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Therapeutic Hypothermia In a continuing effort to provide patients with the latest technology in emergency care, EMH Elyria Medical Center is now utilizing Therapeutic Hypothermia. During cardiac arrest, a patient’s heart stops, which can cause damage to the heart muscle and surrounding tissue. Using computercontrolled cooling units, specially trained physicians and nurses slowly lower the body temperature of cardiac arrest patients to 89-93 degrees Fahrenheit over a period of 24 hours. This process helps slow down their metabolism, thus reducing further damage to tissue. Approved and recommended by the American Heart Association, Therapeutic Hypothermia has been shown to help patients retain neurological function after a cardiac event. EMH Elyria Medical Center is the first hospital in Lorain County to utilize this innovative technology in our emergency department, as well as for inpatients in our critical care units. To learn more, please log on to www.emh-healthcare.org and select “Emergency Services.”
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Eye Health and Your Vision Maintaining good eye health and vision is about much more than seeing 20/20! Optometrists perform comprehensive eye health exams which include checking the pressure inside your eye for Glaucoma, dilation of your pupils and thoroughly examining your optic nerves and retina. Many people have been diagnosed with diabetes, high blood pressure, strokes, multiple sclerosis, and ocular and brain tumors because of vision problems and a subsequent examination of the inside of their eyes. For people of all ages, the importance of an annual eye exam is to maintain eye health and detect problems before they can cause vision loss or other health problems, and it could even save your life. At Ottica Eyecare, Optometrist Dr. Paul J. Alton performs comprehensive optical exams for glasses and contact lenses as well as for the overall health of your eyes. Stop in and see Ottica Eyecare’s modern optical showroom for the most recent, unique and fashionable eyewear selections around. Remember: Check Yearly, See Clearly! Call Ottica Eyecare for an appointment today at 440-775-2010.
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When an emergency hits close to home… it’s good to know your ER is too. When it comes to emergencies, every second counts. That’s why EMH Healthcare has three full-service ERs in Lorain County—to provide the emergency care you need—close to home. Our locations in Elyria, Amherst and Avon are staffed by specially trained physicians and feature on-site laboratories and imaging departments for faster test results. From ankle sprains and nosebleeds, to the most serious injuries, the ERs of EMH Healthcare are close by when you need them. Log on to EMH-Healthcare.org to learn more. EMH Elyria Medical Center 630 East River Street, Elyria 440.329.7500
EMH Avon Health Campus 1997 Healthway Drive, Avon 440.988.6660
EMH Amherst Campus 254 Cleveland Avenue, Amherst 440.988.6115
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Important Phone Numbers Oberlin City Hall 85 South Main St. Oberlin, OH 44074 440-775-1531 www.cityofoberlin.com
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Public Works Customer Services 440-775-7218
Police (Non-Emergency) 440-774-1061
Building & Grounds 440-774-2820
Fire Department (Non-Emergency) 440-774-3211
Water Department 440-775-7290
City Departments City Manager 440-775-7206
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Clerk of Courts 440-775-1751
Wastewater 440-775-7218 General Maintenance 440-775-7270 Engineering 440-776-0037
Law Department 440-774-8519 Oberlin Street Department 440-775-7270 Planning & Development 440-775-7250 Recreation Department 440-775-7254 Senior Center 440-775-1504
Community Resources Lorain County Chamber of Commerce 440-328-2550 Lorain County Metro Parks 440-358-5121
Award-winning Heritage Center Celebrates Oberlin’s History Visit the Oberlin Heritage Center to experience the authentic and celebrate the past. This award-winning museum complex includes three beautifully preserved historic sites, the Monroe House (1866), Jewett House (1884) and Schoolhouse (1836), that set the scene for powerful stories from a small college town with a nationally significant history.
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Discover Oberlin’s crucial role as part of the Underground Railroad and a hotbed of abolitionism, women’s activism, and scientific discovery. Learn about ordinary people doing extraordinary things through lively tours and history walks, educational activities, workshops, and more. Visit www.oberlinheritage.org or call 440-774-1700.
Lorain County Sheriff 440-329-3709 Oberlin Community Services 440-774-6579 Oberlin Inn 440-775-1111
Oberlin Business Partnership 440-774-6262 Oberlin News-Tribune 440-775-1611 Oberlin Post Office 440-776-9847 Oberlin Public Library 440-775-4790 Ohio State Patrol 877-772-8765 Positively Cleveland (CVB) 216-539-5487 Visit Lorain County 440-984-5282
Oberlin City Schools Eastwood Elementary 198 East College St. 440-775-3473 Grades: K-2 Principal: Mr. Robert Rybak Prospect Elementary 36 South Prospect 440-774-4421 Grades: 3-5 Principal: Mr. Jim Eibel
Langston Middle School 150 North Pleasant St. 440-775-7961 Grades: 6-8 Principal: Mr. John Crecelius Oberlin High School 281 North Pleasant St. 440-774-1295 Grades: 9-12 Principal: Mr. William Baylis Pupil Services 153 North Main St. 440-776-4656 Director: Mrs. Liz Monahan
Other Schools Lorain County Joint Vocational School 15181 State Route 58 440-774-1051 Principal: Dr. Glenn Faircloth Lorain County Academy 218 North Pleasant St. 440-775-0276 Principal: Graham W. Henderson
College Oberlin College & Conservatory 247 West Lorain St., Suite C Oberlin, OH 44074 Campus Operator: 440-775-8121 College of Arts & Sciences: 440-775-8411 Conservatory of Music: 440-775-8413 www.oberlin.edu
The City of Oberlin:
Parks and Recreation The City of Oberlin’s Recreation Complex is the City’s primary sports facility that includes five baseball/softball fields, four of which are lighted and eight soccer fields with adjacent green space on a 77-acre site. Amenities include a concession stand/restroom building, two picnic pavilions and a lighted, paved parking lot. The City has installed a Lightning Prediction and Warning System to protect park users. The eastern third of the site is leased to Lorain County Metro Parks who operates the Splash Zone water recreation facility. The Recreation Department holds many programs throughout the year. The spring and summer programs include Playground Experience Camp, Open Gym, Hoop Camp, OB Jump, and Soccer and Letters. The fall and winter programs include the After School Enrichment Program, Biddy Wrestling, Youth Basketball, Indoor Soccer, Adult Drop-In Basketball and Book Club. Special events include the Midnight Bike Ride and Pancake Breakfast, the Halloween Parade, Earth Day 5K Run, fourth of July festivities, and the annual Outdoor Basketball Festival. The Oberlin Baseball Softball Federation, Inc. (OBSF) offers yearly programs, as does the Oberlin Youth Soccer Association (OYSA). Oberlin has a host of city parks, including Bill Long Nature Preserve, Scott & Olivia Carson Nature Preserve, Depot Park, Donald J. Pease Memorial Bike Path, East College Street Courtyard, Legion Field, Martin Luther King Park, Morgan Street Reservoir, Oberlin Recreational Complex, Park Street Park, Parson Road Upland Reservoir, Roadside Park, Spring
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Agave Burrito Bar & Tequilaria 19 W. College St. 440-774-7336 Aladdin’s Eatery 5 W. College St. 440-774-5282 Black River Café 15 S. Main St. 440-775-3663
B. McK’s Public House 38 S. Main St. 440-774-3700 Café Sprouts 55 E. College St., Ste. 1 440-775-7299 Cowhaus Creamery 55 E. College St., Ste. 4 440-774-5425
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Domino’s Pizza 155 S. Main St. 440-774-3033
Magpie Pizza 55 E. College St., Ste. 2 440-774-2470
Providence Kitchen 51 S. Main St. 440-784-2841
East of Chicago Pizza 175 S. Main St. 440-774-8820
Mandarin Chinese Restaurant 82 S. Main St. 440-774-4500
Quick & Delicious 311 S. Main St. 440-774-1973
The Feve 30 S. Main St. 440-774-1978
McDonalds 265 S. Main St. 440-774-1314
Gibson’s BakeryDeli-Market 23 W. College St. 440-774-2401
Oberlin Inn 7 N. Main St. 440-775-2511
Lorenzo’s Pizzeria 52½ S. Main St. 440-775-0118 Lupita’s Mexican Restaurant 84 S. Main St. 440-774-7080
Slow Train Café 55 E. College St., Ste. 3 440-774-7570 Subway 18 S. Main St. 440-774-7827
Oberlin Market 22 Carpenter Ct. 440-774-8401
The Local Coffee & Tea 23 South Main St. Lower Level 440-774-1866
Pizza Hut 14920 St. Rt. 58 440-774-4444
Too Chinoise 27 W. College St. 440-774-2988
Presti’s 580 W. Lorain St. 440-775-2511
Weia Teia 9 S. Main St. 440-774-8880
The Apollo Theatre Takes Center Stage The Apollo Theatre provides a space for the college and the community to come together. With generous donations from distinguished Oberlin alumni, friends of the college, and community members, the nearly century-old Apollo has been renovated and transformed into a one-of-a-kind modern film and performance space and a media education center with state-of-the-art post-production facilities. The theatre is also home to an office and workshop dedicated to the Apollo Outreach Initiative, a program enabling Oberlin’s cinema studies students to teach media literacy to children and teenagers from the local public schools.
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Almighty Church 47832 W. Hamilton 440-774-1503
New Life Fellowship Church 43709 Oberlin Elyria Rd. 440-774-3443
Christ Episcopal Church 162 S. Main St. 440-775-2501
Oberlin Calvary Baptist Church 414 S. Main St. 440-774-1551
Christ Missionary Alliance Church 125 S. Pleasant St. 440-774-3537 Christ Temple Apostolic Church 370 Lincoln St. 440-774-1909 Crossroad Christian Center 43824 St. Rt. 511 440-775-4451 First Church of Oberlin, UCC 106 N. Main St. 440-775-1711 First United Methodist Church 45 S. Professor St. 440-775-1178 Glorious Faith Tabernacle 45637 E. Hamilton 440-774-2225 Grace Bible Church 12404 St. Rt. 58 440-774-2060 Grace Lutheran Church 310 W. Lorain St. 440-775-3271 Mt. Zion Baptist Church 47 Locust St. 440-775-3045
Oberlin College-Office of Religious & Spiritual Life Wilder Hall 217 135 Lorain St. 440-775-8103 Oberlin Friends Meeting (Quaker) Bonner Center 68 S. Professor St. 440-774-1461 Oberlin Unitarian Universalist Fellowship P.O. Box 354, 355 E. Lorain St. 440-775-0355 Park Street Seventh-Day Adventist Church 99 South Park St. 440-774-1266 Peace Community Church 44 E. Lorain St. 440-774-3031 Rust United Methodist Church 128 Groveland St. 440-774-4905 Sacred Heart Catholic Church 410 W. Lorain St. 440-774-1337
Advertiser Index Art Museum Allen Memorial Art Museum............................. p 8 www.oberlin.edu/amam Auto Dealership
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Premier Toyota..........................p 6. www.premiertoyota.com Bank Lorain National Bank................p 6. www.4LNB.com Baseball team Lake Erie Crushers.................. p 20. www.lakeeriecrushers.com
Funeral Home Cowling Funeral Home.............p 3. www.cowlingfuneralhomeoh.com Hair salon
Cable/Internet
Jodi Estelle’s Hair Design... p 8, 11
Oberlin Cable Co-op..................Inside Front Cover www.oberlin.net
Hospitals/Medical Facilities
Candles/Gifts Simply Elegant Candle & Gift.........................................p 8. www.simplyelegantcandle.com City/Government Oberlin Municipal Light & Power System (OMLPS)............p 3. www.cityofoberlin.org/omlps Cleaning & Restoration Services Custom Cleaning Services............................. p 11, 15. www.customcleaningbyhorton.com Duraclean........... Inside Back Cover. www.duraclean.com Colleges/Universities Lorain County Community College-Wellington Center.... p 15. www.lorainccc.edu/wellington Oberlin College...................... p 13. www.oberlin.edu Copy/Fax/Ship/Print The UPS Store..................... p 8, 10 www.theupsstorelocal.com/4109.htm Education Oberlin City Schools........ p 10, 12. www.oberlin.k12.oh.us Lorain County JVS.................. p 12. www.lcjvs.com Financial Services Curt Paul-Edward Jones Investments........................ p 8, 10. www.edwardjones.com
Cleveland Clinic................ p 16, 17. www.clevelandclinic.org EMH.................................. p 18, 19. www.emh-healthcare.org Mercy............. p 10, 15, Back Cover. www.mercyonline.org Hotel/Restaurant Oberlin Inn................................p 8. www.oberlininn.com Insurance & Real Estate Sperry-Gorske Agency Inc........p 8. www.sperrygorske.com Oberlin Business Partnership Oberlin Business Partnership......................... p 7, 11 www.oberlin.org Optometry/Optical Ottica Eyecare.................. p 11, 18. www.otticaeyecare.com Photographer Jason Shaffer Photography... p 24. www.jasonshafferphoto.com Rain Barrels Rain Barrels ‘N’ More............. p 20. www.rainbarrelsnmore.com Real Estate Kaye NorenbergKeller Williams....................... p 15 knorenberg@gmail.com Restaurant Aladdin’s Eatery........................p 8. www.aladdinseatery.com