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Table of Contents
3 Welcome to Twinsburg
14 Health and Wellness
4 Community Overview
19 Parks and Recreation
7 Business Spotlight: Chromascape
20 Homes and Real Estate
8 Education
21 Dining Guide
10 Chamber of Commerce
24 Community Information
11 The Faces of Twinsburg
25 Advertiser Index
COVER PHOTO — The Faces of Twinsburg, see special section that starts on page 11. Front Row (left to right): Kathryn Powers, Twinsburg Schools Superintendent; Celena Roebuck, Cuyahoga Valley Career Center Superintendent; Katherine Procop, Mayor of Twinsburg; Joan Wenk, President & CEO of Creative Playrooms; Larry Finch, Director of Planning & Development for the City of Twinsburg. Second Row: (left to right): Dr. Michelle Taylor, Taylor Dental; Jo-Ann McFearin, Keller Williams; Dr. Monique S. Cohn, Advanced Dermatology; Robert F. Voelker, President & CEO, Gateway Hospitality Group. Third Row (left to right): Dr. Sam Taylor, Taylor Dental; Christopher Noga, Twinsburg Police Chief; Will Myers, Valedictorian of the class of 2011 and National Merit Finalist; Doug Johnson, Executive Director Twinsburg Chamber of Commerce. Photo Location: Canyon Falls. Cover Photographer: Andrew Jordan. 2011-2012 Twinsburg Magazine and Community Guide
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Twinsburg Welcomes You!
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winsburg is a city that respects its rich history, celebrates its progress and welcomes residents and businesses. We strive to honor local traditions, expand community services and celebrate our diversity. Residents take pride in Twinsburg’s excellent school system, nationally-recognized library and outstanding park system. Every August, the Twins Days Festival places the City on the international stage and reminds us of Aaron and Moses Wilcox for whom the City was named. This festival is where our past and present come together as the city greets twins from around the world. The City administration is committed to relationship building for the betterment of the community. Long-term relationships have been cultivated with Kent State University, Metroparks Serving Summit County, and with local businesses and institutions. Our relationship with Kent State began by leasing space to the University in 1996 to enable them to provide education opportunities for Chrysler employees. After more than a decade of leasing space in the “Old School”, Kent State is now constructing a 43,000 sq. ft. educational facility at Creekside Drive that will provide cost-effective educational opportunities to area residents and businesses. The City and Kent State are also cooperating by jointly sponsoring an Entrepreneur-in-Residence Program. This EIR individual provides direction and assistance to residents and Kent students interested in starting a business or developing a new product. The City’s relationship with Metroparks Serving Summit County began with a joint agreement for the management of the 900 acres in Liberty Park. Recently the City and Metroparks undertook a stream restoration and wetland mitigation bank project on City property along Pond Brook. Metroparks staff actively assists the City with trail development and provide park security. This year, Metroparks is constructing an access road and parking area in Twinsburg’s Liberty Park that will provide access to trails that they installed last year. In the coming year Metroparks plans on constructing an interpretive center at this same location. We continue to work together to acquire land in the vicinity of Liberty Park. Jointly, the City and Metroparks have assembled more than 2,000 contiguous acres of open space. Other relationships have provided services to the school system, training of emergency service staff and delivered wellness training at the Senior Center and Fitness Center.
Twinsburg is “open for business.” We are proud of our existing diverse business base. There are over 450 businesses located in Twinsburg including a number of major corporations such as Rockwell International, G E Power Systems, Hitachi, Pepsi America, Coca-Cola Enterprises, Goodrich and Edgepark Medical. The recently purchased Twinsburg Chrysler Stamping Plant will soon be developed as the “Twinsburg Cornerstone Business Park.” This site provides 167 acres of highly visible, rail-served, highway connected land ready for new and expanding businesses. What was once the cornerstone of the City’s early development will soon become the cornerstone for new economic development. The health care services and products industry is becoming a significant part of the City’s economy. Nationally recognized University Hospital System provides outstanding emergency room, urgent care and medical services to area residents at their satellite campus on Commons Blvd. In July 2011 we celebrated the Grand Opening of the Cleveland Clinic Twinsburg Family Health and Surgery Center. This 190,000 sq. ft. facility will serve the region with additional first-class health care and a 24-hour Emergency Room. These institutions fit well with many existing related businesses including Kaiser Permanente Health Plan, Quest Diagnostics, WebMD, Edgepark Medical, Hitachi Medical Systems USA, Emdeon, Cover My Meds, and others. The city’s balanced tax base has enabled administrators to maintain one of the lowest tax rates in Summit County while providing a high level of residential service. I invite you to visit Twinsburg. I am sure you will enjoy its parks, restaurants, sports and recreation opportunities. For more details on upcoming events, please visit www.mytwinsburg.com. Sincerely, Katherine Procop Mayor 2011-2012 Twinsburg Magazine and Community Guide
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The City of Twinsburg: Respecting History, Celebrating Progress
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Written by Larry Finch, Director of Planning and Development for the City of Twinsburg
amed for the Wilcox Twins who donated land and money to the community in return for naming it, Twinsburg is the only community with that name in the country. Twinsburg is more than the name however. This community reflects superlative statistics and quality of life image. Incorporated in 1957, this community is known internationally for its annual gathering of twins which began in 1976 with a gathering of 36 sets of twins. This event now draws almost 3,000 sets of twins annually from all over the world. The City’s superlative characteristics and community assets include the Twinsburg City School system which has been repeatedly rated “Excellent with Distinction”. Twinsburg’s Public Library has been consistently rated the “No. 1 Library for its size” nationally by an independent library rating service. After regularly being ranked among the top five suburbs by Cleveland Magazine, the magazine rated Twinsburg as the No. 1 Suburb in 2010. The City’s quality and desirability has been recognized nationally. Money Magazine named Twinsburg one of the top “100 Best Places to Live in the United States”, citing the town’s combination of economic opportunity, good schools, safe streets, things to do and sense of community. Twinsburg’s strategic location halfway between Cleveland and Akron, along with its access to major highways, regional and international airports, area cultural museums and historical areas, and the Port of Cleveland makes the City attractive to businesses and residents. Several modern industrial parks have been developed south of I-480 which runs diagonally through the City. Twinsburg’s Western Reserve style Town Square gives the community a focal point. Two National Register Listed buildings, the Twinsburg First Congregational Church, and the Twinsburg Institute, stand in the proximity of the Square. The Twinsburg Historical Society offices and exhibits are located in a preserved barn immediately adjacent to the Twinsburg Institute stone structure. Complimenting the City’s Historic sites is a strong and growing cultural base. Twinsburg has nurtured a long-term relationship with Kent State University that started in 1996.
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From space leased to Kent State by the City at the “Old School”, growing student enrollments will soon be supported by a new 43,000 square foot educational building on Creekside Drive near the intersection of Darrow Road and I-480. This facility will offer many undergraduate and even graduate level courses when completed by the 2012/2013 school year. Twinsburg’s Parks and Recreation Department actively engages residents in their community. As the Mayor reports, “Once a year we have a doggies swim, where it’s dogs only in the outdoor pool. We have more than 100 actors of all ages involved in our youth theater productions. Other events include a Rock-the-Park Concert series and a Farmer’s Market (open on Thursday afternoons on Creekside Drive), Tinker’s Creek Clean-up Day, the Twinsburg Duathalon and many, many other activities.” Brothers enjoying the Twinsburg Twins Day. Photo Courtesy of Andrew Jordan Photography.
The largest of 13 city parks is the 900 acre Liberty Park which combines with sections of the adjacent Summit County Metroparks to offer more than 2,000 contiguous acres of recreation area. Liberty Park’s features include caves, ledges, wetlands and waterfalls. The park is a breeding ground for the Indiana Bat, a U. S. Endangered Species. “We’re one of the few cities that have its own naturalist,” the Mayor says. Naturalist Stanley Stine offers a variety of nature walks and other activities and is happy to work with area businesses and industries to help them in interpreting and planning their environmental conservation efforts. Twinsburg also is one of the few cities that own a golf course. The 18-hole, 6,500 yard Gleneagles Golf Course has been listed on Golf Digest’s “Places to Play” list. Additionally, the Parks and Recreation Department offers a full schedule of recreational and personal development activities at the City’s Recreation Center. Twinsburg offers housing for people of all income ranges, from condos to premier upscale houses, and a diverse population of people of all cultures. “Our services are second to none and we’re able to provide them with taxes that have been among the lowest in the region,” states Mayor Procop.
l Community Overview “We make very efficient use of our resources and try to supplement our resources by securing grants and leveraging financial assistance. We are always looking for ways to not only reduce our energy consumption to save costs, but also find ways to really make us a green city.” This year the City will fund furnace and water heater replacements in cooperation with the Summit County Weatherization Assistance Program. Combined, these two programs will provide substantial energy conservation and energy efficiency benefits to income-qualified residents. Other energy conservation and advanced energy efforts have resulted in solar hot water heat for the City’s Outdoor Community Pool, methane powered gas turbine installation at the wastewater treatment plant, and acquisition of hybrid vehicles for Building Department use. “We have a very good business base which we are very proud of,” Procop says. After coming into office and recognizing that the City’s industrial base was heavily dependent upon the automotive sector, the Mayor and administration have been proactive in encouraging a diversification of the business base.
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The monument at Twinsburg Square. Photo Courtesy of Andrew Jordan Photography.
These efforts made it possible for the City to withstand the recent closing of the Chrysler Twinsburg Stamping Plant. Even with the closing of Chrysler, the City is maintaining an active pace of new development and business expansions. Most significant of these is a new 190,000 sq. ft. Cleveland Clinic Twinsburg Family Health and Surgery Center. Other projects include a new 50,000 sq. ft. addition for Verizon Wireless on Highland Road, addition of a 24-hour Emergency Room to the University Hospital Systems Commons Boulevard facility, a 13,000 sq. ft. expansion of General Electric on Darrow Road, a new 15,000 sq. ft. office building on Canyon Falls Boulevard, a 32,000 sq. ft. expansion of Vantage Office Park on E. Aurora Road, and a new 27-lot residential subdivision at Simiseck Drive. Other buildings planned to be constructed this year are an expansion to Legacy Village Senior Care and a new Manor Care Nursing Home on Darrow Road. (Continued on page 6)
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“The administration is actively working with the new owners of the Chrysler site to promote and support its redevelopment,” says Mayor Procop. The large 167 acre site is the key to the City’s economic development future. The site’s re-utilization could provide over 2 million sq. ft. of building area and thousands of employees. Partial demolition and redevelopment will enable the City to attract contemporary industrial users and facilities. The City’s Economic Development Division offers a comprehensive set of incentive programs to assist businesses and property owners to locate and thrive in the city. They include an Enterprise Zone Program operated jointly with Summit County, a Community Reinvestment Area Program that enables those who invest in real property within a designated area to benefit from abatement of a portion of real property tax increases resulting from that investment, and the Twinsburg Occupancy Program, which encourages the use of existing industrial and commercial buildings.
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The clock at Twinsburg Square. Photo Courtesy of Andrew Jordan Photography.
Kent State University and the City of Twinsburg also cooperate on an economic development initiative aimed at business startups. The Entrepreneur-in-Residence (E.I.R.) program provides a business startup, entrepreneur training partner to work with Kent State students and City residents interested in starting and developing new businesses. This individual also works with the staff of the Twinsburg Public Library to assure that entrepreneurs have access to the knowledge resources they need to be successful. “In spite of economic downturns and the shock of the Chrysler Stamping Plant closure, Twinsburg is making progress,” Mayor Procop acknowledges. “Working together with the residents, businesses, institutions and industries that make up this great community, there seems to be no challenge that we cannot overcome.”
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ChromaScape: Bringing Color To Life – And Beyond
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lthough established in 1998, ChromaScape has a rich history of manufacturing colorants and additives for many different markets and applications. In 1968 Cleveland native George Chase and his wife Carol Ann founded Allied Color Industries, Inc. as a colorant formulator, manufacturer and supplier to the Plastics Industry. Allied prospered and in 1987 they were acquired by M.A. Hanna Company. Hanna was a Fortune 300 company that was looking to become a major provider of plastic resins, colorants, and rubber compounds. Mr. Chase remained with Hanna until 1995. In 1998 he founded ChromaScape by purchasing controlling interest in Amerimulch. ChromaScape moved its headquarters to Twinsburg in 2005. Joe Majewski started working with George Chase at Allied Color in 1983, and continued his career growth with Hanna Color and Teknor Color companies. In 2008, the Chromascape
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shareholders appointed Joe as president. His focus is on leading the company into the next generation of growth and sustainability. Today ChromaScape operates five manufacturing and distribution facilities throughout the U.S. It provides multiple markets with full lines of colorants and support products under the Amerimulch, Innotech DCP, Solution Dispersions and ChromaPave brands. These products are used in applications including the coloring of concrete, mulches, aggregates, inks, paper, asphalt, recycled rubber and more. ChromaScape focuses on providing effective, safe and environmentally-friendly colorants to make the world brighter and more attractive. From our people to our products, everything about us contributes to the effort of providing Real Tangible Value© to our customers. The company has a wealth of experience in the colorant industry, and is committed to building a sustainable organization.
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The Exceptional Twinsburg City Schools
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he Ohio Department of Education has designated Twinsburg City Schools as “Excellent” or “Excellent with Distinction” for five consecutive years for academic accomplishments on the state report card. The 2011-2012 school year will bring many changes. We welcome the new Superintendent, Kathryn Powers, former Human Resource Director at the Brecksville-Broadview Heights School District. With several retirements this year, we will have other new faces in the district as well.
The Twinsburg City School district is committed to providing outstanding educational opportunities for our children through a wide range of programs and services. Striving to prepare our students to be successful in our global society is evident in the programs and services provided to our students. There are endless growth experiences children can encounter when involving themselves in the learning environment of Twinsburg City School District. The numerous academic as well as extracurricular and co-curricular programs provide students an atmosphere that promotes success in and out of the classroom. Our schools offer fine arts programs that are second to none. Individual students as well as student groups have received national recognition in the areas of band, orchestra, and Great Expectations Show Chair. As members of the Northeast Ohio conference, our student/athletes continue to win numerous league championships and compete successfully at state competitions. Our girls’ basketball team brought home the first team state champions first place trophy during the 2010-11 season. The treasurer’s office has also received frequent accolades. The state auditor’s office has awarded the district with the “Making Your Tax Dollars Count Award” for three consecutive years. Our expenditures per pupil continue to be below the state average while we continue providing excellent opportunities for our children. The Twinsburg City School District is a fantastic place to raise a family and educate our children. Our school district plays an important role in the success of our community. Collectively, all the members of our community strive to uphold our motto: “ ... Where Schools and Communities are One.” Kathryn Powers, Superintendent of Twinsburg Schools.
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THS Myers Gave His Best to School & Community
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illiam Myers, or Will as he is referred to at Twinsburg High School, is a scholar, athlete and humanitarian. This year he was the valedictorian of his class, National Merit Finalist, Phi Beta Kappa and spotlighted on WEWS-TV Best of the Class with a 4.40 G.P.A. He is attending The Ohio State University, planning to major in either engineering or business. As a result of his many accomplishments, he was awarded numerous scholarships to assist in his educational future. Will, the athlete, was spotlighted on Channel 5 WEWS also as student athlete of the week. Will lettered in cross country and track for two years straight. He was first team all NOC Conference and was named the cross country team’s most valuable player. He represented Summit County
in the Summit/Stark All Star Race. Will’s track season marked him in the top five in school history in four events and a regional qualifier. Will Myers, scholar, athlete and humanitarian. Photo Courtesy of Andrew Jordan Photography.
Will, the humanitarian, is the co-organizer of a benefit concert for the local charity, the Emergency Assistance Center, which provides emergency food assistance, personal items and clothing to area residents in need. He is very talented as a guitar player and was a two-time Tri-C High School Rock Off finalist.
A Message From the CVCC Superintendent, Dr. Celena Roebuck The Twinsburg community has so many great opportunities for adults and students. One resource that I am most proud of is Cuyahoga Valley Career Center (CVCC). We seek more ways than ever before to bring exceptional career and technical programs and services to the Twinsburg community so all residents can benefit from the training and education programs at CVCC. Together with seven other public school districts including four in Cuyahoga County and two others in Summit County, CVCC provides career-technical high school programs, adult education, career development (K-12) and community services. Using technologically advanced programs and equipment, CVCC begins career education at the kindergarten level. Annually, our students earn state and national recognition for their skills. Articulation agreements with several colleges allow students to earn college credit for some CVCC courses. As an important resource for adults and companies, adult education is open to all northeast Ohio adults. We offer affordable, customized training with new classes starting monthly. Plus, the School of Nursing at CVCC offers both full and part-time programs. I personally invite you to visit our school for a preview of programs and services that will interest you. Visit www.cvccworks.com or call 440.526.5200 for more information. 2011-2012 Twinsburg Magazine and Community Guide
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Chamber of Commerce: Growing Your Business, Growing Our Community for 90 Years
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ne of the questions we hear all the time at the Chamber office is, “So, what does a Chamber of Commerce do, anyway?”
The answer is simple: the Chamber is an IRS designated 501(c)6 business association. We are in business to help businesses become more successful. As your business grows, so does our The Twinsburg Chamber of Commerce helps our members in four areas: Cost savings benefits. Particularly in this economy, our cost savings benefits can increase the return on investment of membership dues dramatically. We offer several major programs, including savings on health care, workers compensation, communications programs and commercial lines of insurance, and are constantly checking others to see if they will benefit our members. Education. The Chamber offers educational programs and workshops to its members, ranging from human resource issues to marketing to technology. Advocacy. We provide a website, TwinsburgBusinessVotes.com that highlights legislation affecting the business community. We also advocate for or against legislation and encourage our members to do so as well, when that legislation will have a positive or negative effect on the business community. Business Promotion. We have all heard the expression, “relationship selling”. Whether in retail or any other type of business, we all sell – whether product, information or services. The Chamber provides a number of ways of “connecting businesses” and building those relationships. The Chamber also refers our members whenever we can. 10
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The Blue Canyon Restaurant, site of the monthly Chamber get togethers. Photo Courtesy of Andrew Jordan Photography.
community. And we’ve been helping businesses since 1921! Each Chamber of Commerce does things a little differently and may focus on diverse business issues. It was once said that a Chamber of Commerce does everything that people think just happens. How true! What can we do for you today? The Twinsburg Chamber of Commerce is located at 2250 East Enterprise Parkway, Twinsburg, Ohio. We can be reached at 330-963-6249. Check out our website at www.TwinsburgChamber.com. Doug Johnson, Executive Director, Twinsburg Chamber of Commerce.
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Twinsburg The Faces of Twinsburg. Front Row (left to right): Kathryn Powers, Twinsburg Schools Superintendent; Dr. Monique S. Cohn, Advanced Dermatology; Celena Roebuck, Cuyahoga Valley Career Center Superintendent (seated); Joan Wenk, President & CEO of Creative Playrooms (seated); Jo-Ann McFearin, Keller Williams. Second Row (left to right): Will Myers, valedictorian of the class of 2011 and National Merit Finalist; Christopher Noga, Twinsburg Police Chief; Drs. Sam & Michelle Taylor, Taylor Dental; Larry Finch, Director of Planning & Development for the City of Twinsburg; Katherine Procop, Mayor of Twinsburg; Robert F. Voelker, President & CEO, Gateway Hospitality Group; Doug Johnson, Executive Director Twinsburg Chamber of Commerce. Location: Canyon Falls. Photographer: Andrew Jordan.
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Right around the corner. Pediatric services that are miles ahead. Akron Children’s Hospital Pediatrics provides medical care to infants, children and teens at 17 offices throughout northeast Ohio. This includes our convenient location just around the corner in Twinsburg. Our experienced, board-certified pediatricians are dedicated to keeping your children healthy. Patient care is also available 24 hours a day through Akron Children’s Hospital, one of the largest children’s hospitals in the country. Akron Children’s Hospital Pediatrics 8054 Darrow Road, Suite 3 Twinsburg, OH 44087
330-425-3344 Our team of pediatric specialists in Twinsburg includes: Dr. David Hornick, Dr. Kimberly Masterson and Dr. Susan Shah.
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There’s Something for Everyone at Twinsburg Senior Center
he City of Twinsburg Senior Center offers a vast array of activities, programs and services for those 55 and better. Throughout the week the center has a variety of programs such as exercise, billiards, Wii games, card games, movies, line dancing, ceramics, mah jongg, educational speakers, arts and crafts events, and chair volleyball. In addition there are a variety of special events throughout the year from Las Vegas Night, Ladies Celebration, Ice Cream Social, Picnic, Oktoberfest, Murder/ Mystery Dinner Theater, Thanksgiving Feast and a Holiday Party at the Hilton Garden Inn. The City provides a transportation service, travelling within a ten-mile radius of the city for doctor appointments and within a five-mile radius for shopping trips, hair appointments and other incidentals. We have a wheelchair accessible van and can carry up to ten passengers at one time, and use cars when able to maintain fuel efficiency. There are scheduled trips to Macedonia on Monday mornings and 14
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Bainbridge/Solon on Thursday mornings. Daily we transport individuals to the center and the Mobile Meals lunch served in the Community Center. During the winter, we provide snow plowing service for over 300 senior driveways. There is an application and annual $30 fee for the service. In addition, Twinsburg also subsidizes the Lifeline alert system monthly for thirty seniors. The seniors enjoy traveling on day trips to area attractions and nearby casinos. Individuals 55 and better can also obtain free memberships to the Twinsburg Fitness Center as a member of the Silver Sneakers program, which offers an assortment of classes. Throughout the community you can see numerous seniors making a difference, participating as volunteers in many organizations. Senior center memberships are available for city residents at no charge and for non-residents for $25 annually. For more information, check out our web page at www.twinsburgrecreation.com or call 330-963-8722.
Nationally ranked care is growing in your community. Specialty care ranked among the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best, and primary care that connects you directly to it is at Cleveland Clinicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new Twinsburg Family Health and Surgery Center. You and your family now have quicker and easier access to a wide range of leading medical expertise and the most advanced treatments, including an Emergency Department, open 24 hours a day.
Same-day appointments available. Call 1.800.274.2009. clevelandclinic.org /twinsburg
Now Open: Cleveland Clinic Twinsburg Family Health and Surgery Center Just south of I-480, Route 91 exit
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Helping You Take Time to Stay Well Making preventive health accessible for overstretched schedules, the executive health program at University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center offers a comprehensive health evaluation in just a half-day for corporate executives and other busy individuals. The executive health program comprises: • • • • •
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speakers including experts from the UH HarringtonMcLaughlin Heart & Vascular Institute, the UH Neurological Institute, the UH Digestive Health Institute and the UH Urology Institute. In addition, planning is under way to soon offer a “lunch and learn” program, health fairs and a “walk and talk” activity program. In addition to educational programming, a goal at UH Ahuja Medical Center is to teach medical center employees to become knowledgeable in evidencebased integrative medicine, which may help with conditions such as chronic pain and stress-related symptoms. The medical center also has a meditation room and will offer classes in yoga, meditation, relaxation and guided imagery for visitors and staff. In these ways, UH Ahuja Medical Center serves as a resource for promoting wellness throughout the community. UH Ahuja Medical Center is one of a number of University Hospitals locations in the greater Cleveland area where executives can receive a convenient, comprehensive health and wellness evaluation. For more information about the executive health program at UH Ahuja Medical Center, call Melissa Wahid at 216-896-1855 to learn more, or to register for available seminars, visit UHahuja.org/wellness. See ad on back cover.
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medical centers that offer an array of services, including primary care, laboratory, and pharmacy services, all under one roof. Kaiser Permanente offers a wide variety of health plans for small, medium, and large businesses, as well as for seniors, individuals, and families. The Kaiser Permanente Twinsburg Medical Offices are located at 8920 Canyon Falls Blvd. For more information, visit Kaiser Permanente online at kp.org or give us a call at 1-877-2-THRIVE (1-877-284-7483).
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These features are available when you receive care at Kaiser Permanente medical centers. Information about care from doctors you see outside our medical centers or the results of tests and screenings performed outside our medical centers may not be available online.
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Twinsburg - a great place to call home! Homes are selling in Twinsburg! According to the latest Trendgraphix report, there is less than 6 months of inventory available in Twinsburg meaning that it would take 6 months to sell all the single family homes currently on the market. This number would normally represent a balanced market. However, it is a buyer’s market nationally. Move in condition homes continue to sell the fastest for the highest price with some homes selling in 3 days to 3 weeks! Recently the National Association of Realtors published a study on the benefits of home ownership which go beyond providing shelter, feelings of comfort, security, stability and pride. There are also social benefits for families, communities and our country as well. Home ownership affects children and their academic achievement. Homeowners tend to be more involved with their children when it comes to schooling. Homeowners tend to move less than renters providing stability that contributes to success in school. Since homeowners tend to stay in their homes longer, spend money and improve their homes, they tend to be more engaged in their community - leading to more cohesive communities. Homeownership also leads to better connected families within the community, improved health and safety, and a stronger economy. Each home purchased generates as much as $60,000 of economic activity to the local area. Twinsburg has consistently been rated by Money Magazine & Cleveland Magazine as 20
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one of the best communities to live in. Buyers relocating to the area appreciate the fact that Twinsburg schools are rated Excellent with Distinction, we have a nationally recognized library, excellent community services (such as our police and fire departments, and recreation & parks), and easy highway access to both Akron & Cleveland. Chris & Jenna, first time home buyers who chose Twinsburg said, “We settled in Twinsburg because we could get a larger, newer house for the money. Twinsburg also had the lowest taxes of anywhere we looked, and they have great schools. It’s only a short drive to Cleveland and our commutes, both north and south, are relatively easy!” Vanessa Sowell, has this to say about Twinsburg, “My son recently summed up his thoughts fairly eloquently when he said ‘I love my house, I love my street, I love my neighbors, and I love my school.’ Twinsburg is large enough that you don’t feel isolated and small enough that you have a real sense of community.” What do homeowners say when they have relocated out of the area? In the words of Karen & Herb, who moved to Chicago due to a job transfer, “Some things we loved about Twinsburg - schools, library, fitness center, proximity to Cleveland and highway access to Pittsburgh, Columbus and points west. We still miss Twinsburg!” I would be happy to e-mail you a copy of The Benefits of Home Ownership Guide from the National Association of Realtors and/or provide you with latest market information. Feel free to contact me anytime! Your Hometown Realtor Jo-Ann McFearin 216-701-3552 Jo-Ann@JoAnnMcFearin.com
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Twinsburg Restaurants Arby’s....................................330-487-1599
Blue Canyon Kitchen & Tavern
BayLobsters Fish Market*.......330-486-0713 Beijing Garden*.....................330-425-9795 Blue Canyon Kitchen & Tavern*............................ 330-486-BLUE
Romeo’s Pizza........................330-486-0616
Bob Evans Farm Restaurant....................330-487-1514
Rush Hour Grille*..................330-425-3221
Rosati’s Frozen Custard..........330-487-0800
Scorchers...............................330-425-3473
Bongiorno’s*.........................330-487-1545
Serio’s Catering*....................330-352-4673
Brewster’s Café......................330-405-7222
Starbucks Twinsburg..............330-425-1233
Burger King...........................330-487-5659
Subway North........................330-487-0919
China Moon..........................330-963-3888
Subway South.......................330-405-9813
Cracker Barrel........................330-405-0727 D’Angelo’s.............................330-963-0603
Gionino’s Pizzeria...................330-405-0707
Mr. Chicken...........................330-425-4455
Dairy Queen..........................330-425-4196
Mandarin Seafood Buffet.......330-963-9999
Panini’s Bar & Grill..................330-963-0095
Damon’s................................330-405-6330
Marcelita’s Mexican Restaurant...............330-656-2129
Pizza Hut...............................330-425-9111
Donato’s Pizza.......................330-963-0081 Doughnut Works...................330-963-3070 El Campesino.........................330-405-2897 Fresh Start Dine.....................330-425-2888 George’s Donuts....................330-963-9902
Marco’s Pizza.........................330-405-0303 Mavis Winkle’s Irish Pub*...... 330-405-3663 McDonald’s............................330-425-3011 Michael’s Sandwiches & Café ...............330-425-1809
Pizza Pan...............................330-405-0808 Quizno’s Subs........................330-486-0601 Rav’s Creekside Tap & Grill.....330-425-3435 Reddi’s Pizza..........................330-405-4556 Red’s Place*...........................330-425-7979
Taco Bell................................330-425-3999 Tail Gators Grill & Pub............330-405-4990 Teresa’s Pizza*.......................330-963-0900 The Original Steak & Hoagies..............................330-998-6586 Wendy’s.................................330-963-5105 Zeppe’s Pizzeria*....................330-405-9630 * Denotes Twinsburg Chamber of Commerce member
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Twinsburg’s Premier Hotel and Event Center! • Newly-remodeled deluxe guest rooms and Garden Bar & Grille® • Campus setting features The award-winning Blue Canyon Kitchen*Tavern, Donatos, Wendys & Cracker Barrel • Over 12,000 sq. ft. event space • Excellent location off I-480 at SR82 We pride ourselves on offering the finest banquet service facility and food in northeast Ohio. Cabin Fever Great Escape Weekends for Two from $189. Call your professional travel agent or 1-877-STAY-HGI or the hotel direct at 330-405-4488. Everything. Right where you need it.®
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Engineering Division.......... 330-963-6233
Ward 4: Maureen Stauffer.... 330-487-0728
Building Division................ 330-963-6270
Ward 5: Seth Rodin.............. 330-405-1576
City of Twinsburg
Parks & Recreation............. 330-963-8722
At-Large: Gary Sorace.......... 330-487-5798
9833 Ravennna Rd. Twinsburg, OH 44087 www.twinsburgtwp.com
10075 Ravenna Rd. Twinsburg, OH 44087 330-425-7161 www.mytwinsburg.com
Gleneagles Golf Club......... 330-425-3334
At-Large: Bill Furey.............. 330-963-7701
IN AN EMERGENCY................... DIAL 911
Public Works Department.. 330-425-7161
Clerk of Courts: Lisa Spraggins....................... 330-963-6204
Office Administrator.......... 330-425-4497
IN AN EMERGENCY................... DIAL 911
Twinsburg Chamber of Commerce...... 330-963-6249
Police (Non-Emergency)..... 330-425-1234
Twinsburg Public Library... 330-425-4268
Fire/EMS (Non-Emergency)............... 330-963-6256
Twinsburg Post Office........ 800-275-8777
Human Resources............... 330-963-6320 Information Technology.... 330-963-6240 Planning & Community Dev.................. 330-963-6154
Zoning Department........... 330-425-4497
Utilities
Waste Disposal................... 330-425-4497
Time Warner Cable............ 800-451-9737
Water.................................. 330-405-1598
Windstream........................ 330-656-8000
City Council Ward 1: Sam Scaffide........... 330-425-7444
Cable 9 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; local cable affiliate............. 330-468-1402
Ward 2: Bob McDermott...... 330-425-9553
City of Cleveland Division of Water............... 216-664-3130
Ward 3: Ted Yates................ 330-963-7944
Dominion East Ohio........... 800-362-7557 Ohio Edison First Energy......................... 800-633-4766
Christ the King Lutheran Church 10285 Ravenna Rd. 330-425-7377 www.ctktwinsburg.com Christ Community Fellowship 10900 Ravenna Rd. 330-405-2817
Village of Reminderville
Church of God in Christ 2011 Eton St. 330-425-3988
IN AN EMERGENCY................... DIAL 911 Police (Non-Emergency)............... 330-562-1634 Fire (Non-Emergency)............... 330-562-2862 Village Hall......................... 330-562-1234
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Waste Management.......... 800-523-7193
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Church of the Living Word 2365 Old Mill Rd. 330-405-9403 Community AME Church 2017 Stanford St. 330-963-0425 www.ame-church.com Destiny Church 9241 Ravenna Rd. 330-405-1993 www.destinychurchonline.com
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Finance Department.......... 330-425-7161
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First Congregational Church of Twinsburg. Faith United Methodist Church 2560 Post Rd. 330-425-2565 www.ncdistrictumc.org Fellowship of Christian Athletes 1900 Enterprise Pkwy. 330-425-2973 First Baptist Church 10204 Ravenna Rd. 330-425-8144 First Congregational Church of Twinsburg 9050 Church St. 330-425-2181 www.fcctwinsburg.com Grace Community Church 10204 Ravenna Rd. 330-425-8144 Jehovah’s Witnesses 9571 E. Idlewood Dr. 330-963-7038 Millions for Christ Mission 1281 Sharonbrook Dr. 330-425-2809 Mount Olive Baptist Church 2098 Oxford St. 330-425-4824
Saints Cosmas and Damian Church 10419 Ravenna Rd. 330-425-8141 www.sscosmas-damian.org Sanctuary of Praise 8788 Hadden Rd. 330-425-3088
Advertiser Index Chamber of Commerce Twinsburg Chamber of Commerce..................... p 10 www.twinsburgchamber.com
Second Pilgrim Baptist Church 1954 Buchtel St. 330-425-9501
Childcare Creative Playrooms Montessori & Child Care Center....................... p 8, 12 www.creativeplayrooms.com
Trinity Baptist Church 10900 Ravenna Rd. 330-425-7909 www.trinity.ohbaptist.org
City Government City of Twinsburg................................ p 2 www.mytwinsburg.com
Don’t Move Firewood - It Bugs Me!
Corporate Office Park Canyon Falls Corporate Center........ p 11
Dentist Taylor Dental................................. p 5, 12 www.twinsburgsmiles.com
Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery Advanced Dermatology.......... p 5, 12, 18 www.yourgreatskin.com
Did you know that the Emerald Ash Borer belongs to a group of metallic wood-boring beetles? Adults are dark green, one-half inch in length, one-eighth inch wide and fly from early May until September. Larvae spend the rest of the year beneath the bark of ash trees and leave D-shaped holes in the bark about one-eighth inch wide when they emerge as adults. “Limiting firewood movement helps the state protect against the artificial spread of many pests in addition to the emerald ash borer, including gypsy moth and Asian longhorned beetle,” said Ohio Agriculture Director Robert Boggs. “The department strongly urges Ohioans to continue buying and burning firewood locally.” It only takes one piece of infested ash firewood to kill thousands of trees. For more information, visit www.agri.ohio.gov/eab.
Health Care Facilities Akron Children’s Hospital................. p 13 www.akronchildrens.org Cleveland Clinic .......................... p 14, 15 www.clevelandclinic.org
Photography Andrew Jordan Photography............. p 6 www.andrewjordanphotography.com
Real Estate Gallmann Group................................ p 24 www.clevelandhomes.com Keller Williams Greater Cleveland.......Inside Ft Cvr, p12, 20 www.ThatGirlSells.com
Restaurant Blue Canyon Kitchen & Tavern . ...... p 21 www.bluecanyonrestaurant.com
Schools Cuyahoga Valley Career Center........ p 9 www.cvccworks.com
Senior Care/Living Grande Village.................................. p 19 www.sprengerhealthcare.com
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Kaiser Permanente...................... p 16, 17 www.kp.org/experience University Hospitals....... p 16, Back Cover www.UHHospitals.org
Hotel Hilton Garden Inn............................. p 21 www.clevelandtwinsburg.hgi.com
Library Twinsburg Public Library.................. p 20 www.twinsburglibrary.org
Manufacturer Chromascape Incorporated................ p 7 www.chromascape.com
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