The Cleveland Grand Prix is the perfect event to witness the popularity and importance of horses and dogs in the Chagrin Valley. The event is part of the annual Chagrin Valley Hunter Jumper Classic from July 4-19 at Cleveland Metroparks’ Polo Field at Moreland Hills.
Photo: Russell Historical Society
Photo by Hope Kinchen
Above: Robert Williams Sr. and Robert Williams Jr. confer with the Huntmaster during an early hunt on the Williams farm in Russell Township
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“Moving to South Franklin Circle was the best decision I ever made,”
— Nancy Kermode, South Franklin Circle member since 2010
Nancy Kermode believes you’re only as old as your attitude. Since moving to South Franklin Circle in Chagrin Falls, she continues to live up to this motto, admitting she’s never at a loss for something to do. “Nothing holds me back here,” says Nancy. “I continue to enjoy hobbies, interests and friends and I discover new ones all the time.” A prolific watercolorist, Nancy takes advantage of South Franklin Circle’s art studio, and she stays physically fit with a variety of exercise classes. “Gentle yoga and gentle conditioning classes help me with my balance, and the warm-water pool has been great for my back,” says Nancy. Nancy’s also a fan of South Franklin Circle’s restaurant, Radius, conveniently located in the community center. “During the summer, we’ll have cocktails on my patio and then we just walk over for dinner.” “I am so lucky!” smiles Nancy.
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Dear residents and visitors, Welcome to Chagrin Valley magazine and it’s new, exciting format as a guide to the Chagrin Valley! We hope you enjoy all the fabulous information and features contained in this year’s edition. As in past years, but in an even more informative and interesting way, this magazine will serve both as a guide and a resource to the abundant activities and services that the businesses in this region have to offer. As a guide, this issue selected a few of the many amazing resources in this vibrant region to describe in detail or to share an interesting story about. As a resource, it’s full of information about how to contact and engage with the many local businesses and organizations eager to provide you with the best of goods and services you desire. That is at the heart of what we at the Chagrin Valley Chamber of Commerce promise to achieve. Our mission is to enhance business and to promote economic, cultural and public interests. We hope you’ll find that this year’s magazine inspires you to sample the great things that make this community a wonderful place to live and work. Thanks for your continued interest in the Chagrin Valley.
Chagrin Valley View 14 15 The State of Real Estate 20 World-Class Shopping Awaits Restaurants to Please Any Palate 30 36
Chagrin Valley Is Like No Other | By Barbara Christian Pick your lifestyle and price point and the Chagrin Valley will accommodate
| By Lauri Gross After downturn, valley market is on the rise | By Sali McSherry There’s no need to leave the Chagrin Valley for unique shopping experiences | By Barbara Christian Choose from worldwide menu items across the valley Art Imitates life | By Barbara Christian No matter the lifestyle, cultural scene offers plenty
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| By Sali McSherry Local education options are what bring and keep families in the valley Serenity to Spare | By Joan Demirjian From pretty parks to vistas worth viewing, outdoor recreational options abound Built From The River Up | By Joan Demirjian Chagrin is what brought settlers to the valley Part of The Family | By Joan Demirjian Horses and dogs highlight a plethora of pets near and dear to people’s hearts What Retirement? | By Lauri Gross Active seniors are too busy enjoying life Hands-On Businesses | By Lauri Gross Local owners ply their trade for a thankful clientele
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‘Experiential Living’ Chagrin Valley is like no other
By Barbara Christian
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ick your lifestyle and price point and the Chagrin Valley will accommodate. From studio apartments to grand estates, century-old antique homes in established neighborhoods to new ones in planned developments, and condominiums, town homes and duplexes – it’s all in the valley. More than its all-inclusive real estate opportunities, making one’s home in the Chagrin Valley is to enjoy something called “experiential living.” The valley isn’t just a place to hang one’s hat, but also a place to be experienced through its arts, culture, entertainment, shopping and dining. It’s a place to love, enjoy, work, start a business and make a life. Here, young families find quality public schools, which thrive and are consistently ranked at the top of national lists, and prestigious private and parochial schools second to none. The valley is a good place to build a life and stick around for retirement. For those of all ages, it’s a prime place to join and participate in any of the many social service and social organizations. Finding a good match for your volunteer time, no matter what your experience or interests, isn’t difficult here. Did we mention the sheer beauty and ambiance of the Chagrin Valley? Perhaps the area’s greatest selling point is its scenic “wonderfuls” – its river and water views, wetlands and waterfalls, rolling hills and natural areas within the Geauga Park District, Cleveland Metroparks’ South Chagrin Reservation and community parks. There are trails to walk, sled hills to slide in winter, nature to watch all year and plenty of places to just sit, relax and enjoy the day. Take a drive down Chagrin River
Yoga by the Falls is one of many events at Triangle Park in downtown Chagrin Falls. Photos by Hope Kinchen
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Family fun during 4th of July parade in Chagrin Falls
After downturn, valley market is on the rise
By Lauri Gross
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eal estate agents, mortgage lenders and home builders in the Chagrin Valley are enjoy-
ing an upturn in business compared to the doldrums that began around 2008.
As area homeowners step out, move up and shake off the atrophy that threatened their real-estate muscles, most are thoroughly enjoying what they see. A great variety of living options, beautiful landscapes, great schools and quality homes are every price point are fueling continued
According to the Multiple Listing Service, 100 Chagrin Valley homes in the $300,000 to $500,000 price range sold between Jan. 1 and Aug. 10, 2008. During the same timeframe this year, 193 valley homes sold in the same price range.
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Road from Bentleyville through Gates Mills and beyond for one of the most beautiful drives anywhere, particularly in autumn. A short car ride will take visitors to the geodesic dome at Metals Park in Russell Township and a glimpse of farms with corn as high as an elephant’s eye by July. Slurp a cone or nosh on popcorn from one of Chagrin Falls Village’s ice cream places while watching water spill over the natural falls just under the Main Street bridge. This never gets old, even for the natives. Preserving all of this is important in the Chagrin Valley, which boasts a body of protected lands in land banks and conservation easement programs, which have saved large swathes of natural, undeveloped areas along the banks of the Chagrin River and out into land once used for farming. Saving these areas enhances property values, a way of life and ensures that a greenbelt and unobscured vistas will be available to be enjoyed and appreciated by residents and visitors for generations to come. For many residents, “getting away from it all” means staying home to enjoy and investigate all that is here. We only have hinted at all our region has to offer. There are shopping, dining, entertainment, arts and culture, recreation opportunities and more you will read about in this guide to the Chagrin Valley. If you are a resident, you may find things here you didn’t know about. Put them on your list of things to do and see. If you are a visitor, welcome to the Chagrin Valley. Make yourself at home and come back any time. We are always here and ready to show you all that makes this valley like no other. CVM
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the Village of Chagrin Falls and it’s like a Normal Rockwell painting,” says Adam Kaufman, a real estate agent with the Howard Hanna Pepper Pike office. “To me, the greatest asset of the Chagrin Valley is how reasonable the real estate is. You can own a huge piece of land and
“Chagrin Falls is iconic. People are drawn there because there is a very inviting pulse on the street with people walking around and enjoying the infrastructure that has blossomed with new stores and restaurants. Even people who don’t live or work there enjoy coming there.” Veena Bhupali, Howard Hanna, Pepper Pike
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Preparing to buy a home means getting your brain ready for the process. On one hand, buying and selling real estate is all about numbers. How many square feet is the house? How many miles from work? How many bedrooms? What are interest rates? What size loan is right? On the other hand, there is an awful lot of emotion involved in the business of moving families into and out of homes. Is the house in the right school district? What is the view from the kitchen window? Is it a good neighborhood? Is the sun right for a vegetable garden? The suggestion is to keep both sides of the brain active. Whether you are a by-the-numbers person or a listen-to-your-heart person, beginning the house-hunting process – like so many other things – typically begins online. Buyers find oodles of home listings, but also endless sources of related advice for things continued
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like getting your house ready to sell, what to expect from a house inspector, choosing a moving company and so on. Without guidance, what begins as eager excitement quickly can become overwhelming and dreadful. Online home listings, like online dating services, can make every home seem perfect. It’s only after seeing the home that you see the flaws. While online dating sites don’t come with pre-screeners, online real estate sites do in your trusted local agent. A good agent has been inside
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many of the homes listed online. He or she can distinguish the nuances of each and knows the reasons for price differences that may not be apparent from a digital photo. The process of looking for a home “has changed tremendously in the last 10 years,” according to Ms. Bhupali, as 95 percent of buyers go online first. “We are dealing with an informed and sophisticated group of buyers, but there is a difference between information and knowledge of the market. My job is to check the inventory and look inside the houses and be able to tell buyers why house ‘A’ is better priced than house ‘B.’” Mr. Kaufman agrees. “I listen to what buyers want and find them a house that makes sense. Good Realtors are great listeners. I provide the tools for clients to make the right decision for them. My job is to facilitate the process.” In addition to needing a trusted real estate agent, homebuyers seeking to build a home also need a trusted builder. “Find a team you are comfortable with,” suggests Ted Otero, owner of
For more than 25 years, it’s been my privilege to provide superior Real Estate service to buyers & sellers in Chagrin Falls, South Russell, Bainbridge, Pepper Pike, Orange and Solon. pact lot in Orange or Solon, there are plenty of commonalities. “The most important thing in a home is the kitchen,” says Mr. Otero, who also points out that finished basements, outdoor living spaces and large mudrooms are universally popular. Home sellers can make the most of these desires on the part of home buyers by staging their home properly, starting with the common urging of agents: Get rid of clutter. Also, one constant whether seeking to buy a home that is 2,000 square feet or 6,000 square feet, is that “buyers prefer a home that is move-in ready. People are working and are busy and want a home that is finished,” Mr. Kaufman says. Home buyers often are excited by what they see on home-improvement and design shows on television, but don’t have time to fix up their house, so buyers love a house that already has an updated kitchen or bathroom, Ms. Bhupali says. No home is perfect, but with so many housing options in the beautiful Chagrin Valley, most buyers find a house that is perfect for them. CVM
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the Bainbridge-based Otero Signature Homes. “At Otero, clients come in and sit down with us in our design center, and we talk through the process and establish a partnership. “The variety of amenities in this overall community is phenomenal. Some people are in town homes with no lot, some are in renovated century homes with a unique character, while others are building new luxury homes.” Whether your home is big or small, old or new, on several acres in Geauga County or on a more com-
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World-class shopping There’s no need to leave the Chagrin Valley for unique shop-till-you-drop experiences By Sali McSherry
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he Chagrin Valley stacks up against some of the best shopping destina-
tions in the world, whether it is Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, Fifth Avenue in Manhattan, King’s Road in London or Rue Saint Honoré in Paris. From trendy fashion boutiques to antique shops, specCuffs in Chagrin Falls
tacular jewelry establishments, exceptional home furnishings and accessories stores, it’s a shopper’s oasis and the best Northeast Ohio has to offer. continued on Page 25
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Quaint little town with the best businesses around! The Olive Scene is a unique tasting emporium of the world’s finest Extra Virgin Olive Oils and Balsamic Vinegars. Stop in to sample our fabulous olive oils and vinegars and discover just how wonderful healthy can taste. Explore our other cooking products, imported foods and recipe ideas while learning the old world techniques of simple, delicious food preparation. …you will never think of olive oil in the same way again. www.theolivescene.com
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Stroll down Main and South Franklin streets and find a shopping paradise. For the fashionistas, there are a wealth of specialty clothing boutiques, as well as galleries, home accessory shops and unique gift stores. Take respite at Fireside Book Shop and discover a must-have, little, black dress at Find Me. True to its small-town roots, the Chagrin Falls Popcorn Shop next to the waterfalls has been a go-to place for generations of families. continued
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Locally-owned Cuff’s is in a class of its own. Housed in a brick century house, it’s the crème de la crème – from its Hermes boutique to its custom Italian men’s suits, hundreds of ties neatly displayed on a pool table under a chandelier, classic women’s fashions and French wines so beautifully wrapped that you’ll want to give them as hostess gifts. Opened in 1857, Chagrin Hardware, owned by the Shutts family, has a following of its own. Friendly dogs are welcome, the floors still creak, and if you ask Jack, Steve, Susie or Rob for a “whatchamacallit”
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and make descriptive hand gestures, they’ll know what you need. Chuck’s Fine Wines is a landmark in the village. Overlooking the river, with an historic pink and green neon sign out front that’s stood the test of time, it’s a place that locals flock to and visitors rave about. Chagrin is home to a variety of locally-owned shops: Mountain Road Cycles; the Olive Scene, a tasting emporium of the world’s finest extra virgin olive oils and balsamic vinegars; Geiger’s, for people who love the outdoors; and a longtime institution in the village – Chagrin Pet, Garden & Power Equipment, owned by the Kruse family. Stop into the Hidden Closet for fanciful gifts and All Matters Gallery for unique art.
In the spring, summer and early autumn, the gardens at Eton Chagrin Boulevard are dripping with color. All year the boutiques are a shopper’s paradise. What begins every spring with pots and baskets of pansies evolves into expansive gardens with thousands of plants, a profusion of exotic flowers and grasses. Eton is an exceptional example of the new urban planning trend of “place making,” building brick and mortar in a way that encourages the gathering of people. Bicycle and dog-friendly, the shopping area features areas for congregating with friends, having lunch in one of the soft-seat enclaves nestled among the flowers and playing chess at one of the boards or with the giant garden chess set spread across the patio. Boutique life begins with Bonnie’s Goubaud, a stunning example of what women want – like handbags and accessories from around the globe and jeans to formal wear in sizes from 0 to 3X. Audrey’s Sweet Threads, which offers fashion-forward clothing, shoes and accessories for women of all ages, specializes in formal and dressy, casual looks. For respite and a new look, ladies love the Powder Room Makeup Oasis & Boutique, Dino Palmieri Salon and Spa and, just down the street, D’Maz Lifestyle Salon. Locally owned La Bella Vita, Cleveland’s bridal registry for finer tableware, is the place to learn the art of entertaining. Mulholland and Sachs is a treasure trove of gifts for all occasions. Down the street, Greenwald Antiques has a stunning selection of fine antiques, decorative arts, crystal, accessories and more. Eton also features several big-name stores such as the new Tiffany’s, Barnes & Noble, Apple and Trader Joe’s, among others.
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clothing and accessories. Heinen’s grocery store, owned by the local Heinen family, was the first store to open at the plaza in 1961. It and Knuth’s are the only businesses at the plaza still under the same ownership. Developed by Keyes-Treuhaft, the plaza is adjacent to Landerwood Estates, which the company developed beginning in 1950 and
is a community of more than 350 homes connected to a private park and a swim club. The neighborhood shopping center is a great place to bump into friends and make new ones, with shops at the north side like Kredo Hardware that has a welcoming, helpful staff; Playmatters, a gem for children’s toys; Block Bros. at Home; and Laurice Skin Care.
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Restaurants to Please Any Palate
Choose from worldwide menu items around the valley
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hether it’s a carry-out, picnic-style meal spread under a tree in one of its many parks or a candle-lit table in one of its fine restaurants, the Chagrin Valley has a dining experience and a United Nations of food choices to please every palate and pocketbook. The question “what are you hungry for?” isn’t difficult to answer here. Maybe it’s a corned beef sandwich at the classic Jewish delicatessen Corky and Lenny’s in Woodmere you are craving or spaghetti and meatballs from Mangia! Mangia! in Newbury. Whatever it is, it’s likely you will find it along the restaurant trail that winds between those two well-established eateries at opposite sides of the Chagrin Valley. What makes the dining experience special in the valley is its vast majority of independent, owner-operated restaurants, many with renowned chefs.
Radius at South Franklin Circle in Bainbridge is a good example of chef-driven menus. Classically trained Executive Chef Ian H. Thompson has teamed up with David Apthorpe, director of dining services, to present a diverse menu featuring selections as humble as hush puppies and meatloaf or as grand as oysters and rainbow trout. If in the mood for the utmost in rustic Italian food, look for Flour in a new gathering of shops on Chagrin Boulevard in Moreland Hills. Chef Paul Minnillo offers his customers a lively, ever-changing menu. At the other corner of that same center is ML Tavern, part of the well-respected Hyde Park group, featuring a well-rounded menu from appetizers to desserts and seafood to steaks. Maybe it’s Asian food that tantalizes the taste buds. In the Chagrin Valley, you can take your pick. Choose eight-time, Silver Spoon Award-winning Hunan by the Falls
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Left: Lemon Falls in downtown Chagrin Falls Above: James Riggs and Barbara Farinacci of Reminderville visit Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams in downtown Chagrin Falls on a regular basis.
in South Russell for authentic and creative cuisine that spans the gamut from pot stickers to Thai curry to crab rangoon. Your culinary tour of Asia won’t be complete without a stop at another award-winning restaurant, Umami, a cozy spot on Main Street in Chagrin Falls. Chef Matthew Anderson offers a varied Asian inspired menu from sesame noodles to Ohio trout. If your taste trends toward classic Chinese dishes, try the Empress Court in Bainbridge, where all of your favorites are on the menu from appetizers and soups to chow mein and chop suey and more. Bainbridge also boasts Plaza Agave Mexican restaurant and Middle Eastern cuisine
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at Aladdin’s Grill, the Washington Street Diner for classic breakfast and lunch selections and Michael’s, another classic diner. Exotic dining is never far away, so let’s retrace our steps back to Woodmere and the Eton Chagrin Boulevard shopping experience, which includes restaurants like Paladar Latin Kitchen and Rum Bar with its bold, vibrant and fresh flavors, or stick with Fleming’s for steak, Taza for Lebanese American, Pacific East for Japanese cuisine or Mitchell’s Fish Market for seafood. Thai food fans will find what they are looking for at Peppermint Thai on Lander Circle in Pepper Pike Also in Pepper Pike, enjoy comfort food at Europa Grill and Wine Bar and Spanish flavors at Marbella. In fact, you cannot go far in the Chagrin Valley without finding wonderful restaurants. The epicenter of the experience is found in Chagrin Falls. Among them is Gamekeepers Tavern offering a varied menu of well-prepared and presented lunch and dinner selections served in its warm and rustic dining rooms or well-appointed patio during warmer months. The Wine Bar next door and the West End Bistro on the corner are must stops on your tour. Across the street, Jekyll’s Kitchen is noted for its happy hour, openair Hyde’s Cabana Bar and an unmatched view of the falls. Just around the corner, for breakfast
sandwich, don’t miss the flower child-inspired Dave’s Cosmic Subs. As far as classic American fare goes, this is what made the Raintree Restaurant the longestlived dining room in town. Traveling east, just over the Chagrin Falls border in South Russell is charming and popular Burntwood Tavern, a lunch and dinner spot that welcomes kids and their parents. Get adventurous and see what “pig wings” are about. Gamekeeper’s patio is a We end our tour in Newpopular outside dining venue bury with the aforemenfor lunchtime in Chagrin Falls. tioned Mangia! Mangia! and more. Most prominent or that picnic lunch, there is Lemamong the other offerings here is on Falls and Marketplace. Find inter- Punderson State Parkwhere the esting and exquisitely prepared sand- manor’s Cherry Dining Room offers wiches, salads, soups, sweets and a liquid spirits and a full menu for long beverage list. Also in Chagrin breakfast, lunch and dinner. Falls are lunch and breakfast gathIn addition to Punderson, Newering places Yours Truly and Fresh bury is home to Settler’s, a HungarStart Diner. For ribs its Rick’s Café. ian restaurant with limited hours, Designer burgers are what FlipSide but well worth making plans ahead is all about. For a quintessential sub of time. CVM
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Art Imitates Life
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hen it comes to cultural opportunities, the Chagrin Valley holds a treasure trove of offerings that residents and visitors alike not only will appreciate as audience members, but who may take part in as participants and volunteers. The area’s lively arts community offers year-round visual arts exhibits, orchestra concerts featuring music for a variety of tastes from show tunes to classical, dance performances, lectures, and live dramatic and musical theater. Visual arts are well represented in the valley, with the Valley Art Center being the oldest in the area with its roots dating to post-World War II. The center became a formalized entity during the 1960s. VAC’s stated goal is to encourage and energize artists of all ages, backgrounds and levels of expertise from beginners to experts. This is accomplished through education, programming, specialized workshops and gallery exhibits. The end result promotes the growth of each
No matter the lifestyle, cultural scene offers plenty
person’s potential, while advancing art appreciation in the community. This is witnessed through the center’s indepth curriculum that includes year-round classes in two- and three-dimensional art and a range of mediums taught by skilled instructors who are recognized working artists. In addition to its schedule of gallery exhibitions, VAC annually stages one of the biggest outdoor art festivals in the area along the banks of the Chagrin River in the heart of downtown Chagrin Falls. Art by the Falls features the show and sale of work from more than 120 fine artists and craftsmen, who are juried for inclusion in the early-summer event. The Valley Art Center doesn’t forget the youngest artists. Classes for children in many mediums are offered, along with summer art camps and holiday workshops. More outlets for the visual artist
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are at the Orange Arts Center in Pepper Pike. The Orange Community Arts Council offers student painters the opportunity to study with some of the region’s best-known artists and instructors. Classes also are available in jewelry making, pottery and drawing, along with specialized art and crafts workshops and classes for the area’s young artists. Likewise, the Fairmount Center for the Arts in Russell is a highly-regarded institution well-known in the area not only for its variety of art classes and an annual juried exhibition, but also its dance program. Designed for all ages, there are classes from modern to tap to ballet to Spanish dance. Fairmount Center’s other specialized schools concentration on theater, music and fitness. Private lessons are available for some disciplines. The Chagrin Valley doesn’t live by
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its visual art alone. For those whose interest is theater, there is no better place to be than the Chagrin Valley Little Theatre. Well into its eighth decade, it’s one of the oldest continuously running community theaters in the country. The theater boasts two stages. The main theater provides audiences with well-known musicals, comedies, mysteries and drama. Next door, the River Street Playhouse stages littleknown, but worthy-of-attention, stage works along with new works and experimental offerings. CVLT supports emerging playwrights with its periodic “10 – 10 Festival” that showcases 10 plays of no more than 10 minutes in length. The theater offers an improvisation class for adults and theater classes for children. Kids get the chance to perform in stage productions and are treated to adult-produced audience participation shows at Halloween, Christmas and Easter. Children of the Chagrin Valley also receive specialized theater training through Orange Community Education and its well-received Stagecrafters Youth Theater geared for kindergarten through teens. A wideranging program and a full schedule of age-appropriate theater classes offer plenty of opportunities to perform what they have learned. The Chagrin Valley Little Theatre also provides a home for the Chagrin Studio Orchestra, an organization of professional musicians who regularly collaborate with vocalists and other musical organization to perform staged and costumed concerts of operettas and musicals. The orchestra’s year-round schedule of performances and specialty concerts include a wassail event at Christmas and a romantic music performance to honor Valentine’s Day, among others. Music galore is available during the Chagrin Valley Jaycees’ famed Blossom Time Festival in May. In addition to a carnival midway and continued on Page 38
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Public or Private, Schools Are Tops
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Local education options are Kenston schools what bring and keep families in the valley by Sali McSherry
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hrases such as “award winning,” “excellence with distinction” and “National Blue Ribbon” describe secondary schools in the Chagrin Valley. All of the public schools in the area have been awarded Excellence with Distinction by Ohio and have received multiple awards for innovations in teaching and academic achievements. As good as public schools are in the valley, it’s also home to the biggest concentration of private schools in Northeast Ohio. The demand for elite college-prep academies by residents has resulted in a concentration of several worthy institutions. PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Chagrin Falls School District
Serving Chagrin Falls, South Russell and parts of Russell, the district is one of two out of 609 in the state to earn the Excellent with Distinction rating for the 13 years it has been awarded by the Ohio Department of Education. The Washington Post ranked the high school as the No. 1 school in northern Ohio, fifth best in the state and 17th best in the Midwest. Newsweek magazine named it the ninth best high school in Ohio and the 25th best in the Midwest. The intermediate, middle and high schools have been named National Blue Ribbon schools. Gurney School was named a Hall of Fame school. Kenston School District
Serving the communities of Auburn and Bainbridge, Kenston High School was awarded Excellent with Distinction by the Ohio Department of Education and ranked 36th in the state by U.S. News and World Report.
The high school, which has a wind turbine that helps power the building, was named a 2013 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School, the only school in Ohio to receive the award, which honors schools that make significant efforts promoting good health, reducing environmental impact and utility costs among other criteria. Orange School District
Serving Hunting Valley, Moreland Hills, Orange, Pepper Pike and Woodmere, Orange is an award-winning district. The high school consistently has won the Ohio Award for Excellence through the ODE and was honored with the Siemens Foundation AP Award for its advanced placement program for top high school in the state. Moreland Hills Elementary School is a Hall of Fame School and Brady Middle School is a National Blue Ribbon school. The district was honored as a National School Board Association Technology and Learning Salute District for its innovative
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integration of technology into the curriculum. The high-tech high school media center won the Impact on Learning Award from the Council of Educational Facility Planners for its innovative design. West Geauga School District
Serving the communities of Chester and Russell, the Geauga portion of Hunting Valley and a small part of Munson, the district’s high school was honored as a 2013 National Blue Ribbon School. The high school is listed at 112th in Ohio and 2,066th in the nation by U.S. News and World Report. Approximately 2,400 students attend two elementary schools, a middle school and a high school. The high school and middle school are fully accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. The district has repeatedly earned top marks on the Ohio State Report Card awarded by the Ohio Department of Education. The high school Salamander Education and Environment Discovery Project received a Take Pride in America Outstanding Volunteer Group national award. The innovative high school science department was recognized as one of three Intel School of Distinction finalists from more than 600 applicants. continued on Page 39
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Serenity to Spare From picturesque parks to scenic vistas, outdoor and recreational options abound By Joan Demirjian Photo by Hope Kinchen
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enture outside just about anywhere in the Chagrin Valley and see fun and recreation before your eyes. Walkers, joggers, cross-country skiers, cyclists, horseback riders, nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts conveniently can find picturesque parks to accommodate their passions. Scenic vistas are abundant and expansive in the valley, including Cleveland Metroparks’ South Chagrin Reservation along the Chagrin River, a state-designated scenic river with several waterfalls for viewing enjoyment. The reservation is in Bentleyville, Moreland Hills and nearby Solon. It includes Squaw Rock, Sulphur Springs and more. A day of hiking is guaranteed to please walkers. A section of the Buckeye Trail, which circles Ohio, can be found in the park, marked with blue blazes. Rock formations are a fascinating feature in the reservation and at Squaw Rock, which features a carving on a sandstone boulder by the cascading Chagrin. It was created by Chagrin
Falls resident Henry Church in 1885 and includes a giant serpent, an eagle, a woman and more. Plan a trip to Sulphur Springs in South Chagrin Reservation for a picnic at the shelter. For winter excitement, take a sled down the slopes at Sulphur Springs Drive near the intersection of Miles and Chagrin River roads in Bentleyville. Look About Lodge in South Chagrin Reservation was built by the Cleveland Natural Science Club in 1938. It’s a great place for outdoor education programs hosted by the club. What better place to take a walk or do cross-country skiing than at
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the metroparks’ Polo Field along the Chagrin River in Moreland Hills. The field attracts horseback riders, walkers and joggers, as well as people taking their dogs for a stroll in the scenic field and woodlands. Looking for more places to explore and discover the wonders of nature and the outdoors? Try the Geauga Park District, which has an
Paddlers enjoy the sunset and quiet at LaDue Reservoir in Auburn Township.
abundance of walking and jogging trails through woodlands at the 298acre Frohring Meadows in Bainbridge. A paved trail goes around the meadows and wetlands, which provide habitat for birds that’s a delight for bird watchers. Many people enjoy a quick lunch or family picnics at the Katydid Shelter, which overlooks the park’s prairies. A short distance away in Russell is the park district’s West Woods with 900 acres that features sandstone ledges. Take a trip to another world at Ansel’s Caves, which provide spectacular views. The four miles of trails make for stunning hiking and cross-country ski trips and beautiful woodlands to ride horses. The nature center has plenty to see for nature lovers and hosts many indoor and outdoor events. At Geauga Park District’s 149-acre Beartown Lake off Quinn Road in Auburn and Bainbridge, visitors can walk around the 22-acre lake, fish or hold a party at the pavilion. A sled hill offers winter fun. Horseback riders are welcome in the park, which features wetlands and wildflowers. If you want to do some boating, kayaking, canoeing, fishing, golfing and camping all at one location, head to Punderson State Park in Newbury. The magnificent LaDue Reservoir in Auburn attracts anglers, kayakers, canoe enthusiasts and boaters and is easy to reach by Route 422. Plenty of space is available for walking,
watching waterfowl and enjoying a picnic lunch. Although not an official park, historic and picturesque Chagrin Falls is a beacon for those who love the outdoors, especially walkers. Where else can you find people walking, jogging, pushing strollers and walking pets from early morning to dusk? The sidewalks provide easy access for everyone. Walks can be short or long. Either way, there are interesting sites along the way, including historic homes and gardens, window shopping downtown, walking along the river at Riverside Park, viewing the falls and perhaps feeding a duck or two. Even the Cleveland Hiking Club plans excursions through town. Anyone who likes to run can participate in the annual Chagrin Falls Blossom Time race that is always fun and competitive with a course through Chagrin Falls and Bainbridge. Forest Ridge Preserve on Chagrin River Road across from the metroparks Polo Field in Moreland Hills provides walking trails with streams, ravines and total fascination for nature enthusiasts. The Orange Commons park in Orange has walking trails, playing fields and volleyball courts. Bainbridge’s Centerville Mills Park offers walking and jogging trails, camping, disk golf, basketball courts and fishing. The township’s popular River Road Park offers hiking trails and a chance to get away in the outdoors.
Nearby is South Russell Village Park, which also features trails for walking and running. It’s a wonderland for bird watching, especially bobolinks. Those interested in history can view portions of the old interurban railroad line. Picnickers are welcome. Year-round cool off and do some ice skating with the family at The Pond ice skating facility in Auburn. Roller skating is nearby at the Chagrin Valley Roller Rink in Bainbridge on the border of Chagrin Falls. The rink has served generations of skaters. Golfers can find satisfaction on the links at more than a half-dozen private and public courses throughout the Chagrin Valley. Perfect the golf swing indoors at the Golf Dome in Bainbridge. For those who are into miniature golf, two miniature golf courses in Bainbridge are at the Golf Dome on East Washington Street and Fantasy Island Miniature Golf on the opposite side of the street. Take a dip to cool off in the summer, brave a wave pool or plunge down a slide at Wildwater Kingdom water park in Bainbridge. For some racquet action, the Wembley Club and the Chagrin Valley Athletic Club are conveniently located in Bainbridge. The private clubs provide members with tennis, racquetball and swimming. CVM
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restaurants continued Taste of Chagrin tour, hot-air balloon races, a 5K race, a parade and more, there is music under the Blossom Time big-top tent at Riverside Park in Chagrin Falls. Jazz, country, bluegrass, rock and pop bands perform free throughout the day and evening hours all four days of the family festival. More live music is available regularly at local restaurants like Rick’s Café in Chagrin Falls with weekend evening bands and Raintree Restaurant, which on occasion serves diners with jazz ensemble music along with their meals. In addition to all of the many area churches that provide open-tothe-public concerts, many of the 13 Chagrin Valley communities provide open-air concerts of lighter musical fare during the summer months. Speaking of summer, the Chagrin Foundation for Arts and Culture, an organization that advances cultural activities in the valley, welcomes to Chagrin Falls the Chautauqua Institution of New York and its
In addition to all of the many area churches that provide open-to-thepublic concerts, many of the 13 Chagrin Valley communities provide open-air concerts of lighter musical fare during the summer months. series of lectures. With its motto of “small town, big thoughts,” Chagrin Arts present talks by experts in a variety of fields who speak on subjects of current importance and historical interest. Each Chautauqua features musical entertainment and activities for children. Chagrin Arts also stages a winter series of dance and music performances. Its overarching goal, in addition to arts and culture programming, is to promote economic wellbeing of the region. The annual Chagrin Documentary Film Festival each October provides five days for film lovers to avail dozens of films from around the world that buoy the spirit, while
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shedding light on little-known subjects, celebrating human endeavor and revealing causes in need of attention. The festival also stages panel discussions by experts on subjects presented in some of the films and plays host to many of the filmmakers, who travel to Chagrin Falls to be present when their work is shown. The festival culminates with redcarpet gala and awards presentations for best films in several categories. The festival screens the winners during its other events throughout the following year. Culture in the Chagrin Valley also means its history as the area is steeped in it, as witnessed by the area’s several active historical societies such as those in Chagrin Falls, Bentleyville, Bainbridge and Geauga County. All present programs of local interest and provide showcases for facts and artifacts of valley life from long ago. Whatever your taste in arts, entertainment or cultural interests, the Chagrin Valley can satisfy it as there’s never a dull moment. CVM
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An independent, coeducational, college-preparatory day school founded in 1915, the state-of-theart upper school, with an open, college-style campus, is in Gates Mills. The school also provides education for preschool through eighth grade in neighboring communities. Hawken recently was honored with a Better Chance’s Access Award from the New York-based organization with the same name that works to substantially increase educational access for students of color, graduating 92 Better Chance graduates.
Celebrating its 50th anniversary recently, the school in Pepper Pike offers programs beginning with Montessori for children 20 months to age 6 and Montessori-influenced primary and middle school programs. The school is dedicated to meeting the needs of a richly diverse student population, creating a community of learners and preparing them to be global citizens.
Founded by the Brothers of Holy Cross of Notre Dame, Ind., the Catholic, co-educational, college-preparatory school offers a Montessori program for preschoolers through kindergarten and traditional academic programs for kindergarten through 12th grade. Historic Tudor-style buildings alongside newly constructed brick buildings and state-of-the-art classrooms and an indoor ice rink are housed on 144 acres in Gates Mills. Gross Schechter Day School
Located on 10 acres in Pepper Pike, the school provides an enriching Jewish education for children in preschool through eighth grade. Its core values are conservative Jewish thought and practice, academic rigor and critical thinking, caring community, living Jewishly, commitment to Israel and the Jewish people, respect for the individual, tolerance and acceptance, egalitarianism and leadership.
Laurel School
While the all-girls Laurel School is headquartered in Shaker Heights, its Butler Campus is a 140-acre property in Russell and Chester that features the 12,000-square-foot Alice Lehman Butler Center for Fitness and Wellness, eight tennis courts, 15 acres of athletic fields, an all-weather track, lodge space, a 3,200-square-foot pavilion, a residence hall and an adventure course.
University School
The upper school for boys in grades nine through 12 is on a 221acre, wooded campus in bucolic Hunting Valley, where students tap maple trees for syrup, operate a sugarhouse and raise native brook trout. Opportunities abound inside the new 52,000-square-foot academic wing with interactive technology and a research library of more than 20,000 volumes. The former classroom building is being renovated to house a new visual and performing arts center. CVM
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Built From the River Up
Chagrin is what brought settlers to the valley By Joan Demirjian
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eople are attracted to the natural and spectacular beauty of the Chagrin River. Sometimes, the impact the river had on the growth of the area is forgotten as it played a key role in the early development of Chagrin Falls Village and in its surrounding communities. Many commercial activities depended on the Chagrin River and the Aurora branch of the Chagrin. The rivers helped to spur development, business and residential growth. The river is the reason for the settling of Chagrin Falls, resident and historian Pat Zalba points out. It’s also the main reason for the town center’s location. Pioneer Noah Graves, most often given credit as the village founder, The history of Chagrin Falls and saw the rushing water and high falls the river’s influence is docuin 1833 and envisioned a mill town. mented in “Chagrin Falls, an Ohio With that vision, mills and foundVillage History” put out by the ries began being constructed on the Chagrin Falls Historical Society river. They included saw, paper, flour with Laura J. Gorretta as editor. and woolen mills, as well as woodThe book, is available at the Chaen ware and peg factories and iron grin Falls Historical Society. More foundries. information is available by callThe town was based on New Enging the society at 440-247-4695 or land mill towns. Hervy White develemailing chaghist@gmail.com. oped Whitesburg dam and mill at what is now Whitesburg Park, just
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internationally known. The village was incorporated in 1844. A mill stone in Triangle Park and a partial millstone in Bell Street Park are reminders of the town’s heritage. The partial millstone came from the grist mill where the stairs to the falls are located. Another millstone is on private property at the corner of Water and West Washington streets. The presence of the rivers influenced other settlements, as well. To the south of Chagrin Falls,
Adamson Bentley built a grist mill on the Aurora branch of the Chagrin in what became Bentleyville. A grist mill was in what is the Cleveland Metroparks’ South Chagrin Reservation. Mills were present in other areas including on Plum Bottom Creek, a tributary of the Chagrin River off Chagrin Road in Bainbridge, which was established in 1817. Nearby on the Aurora branch of the river in the township, an industrial center grew with mills by Chauncy Eggleston. CVM
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past the former Ivex plant at the end of High Street. As mills and foundries continued to be built along the river, business needs grew with the industry. The town needed blacksmiths, sawmill workers, teachers, storekeepers, lawyers, doctors and preachers, Mrs. Zalba notes. The village became a center for commerce and served surrounding communities established before Chagrin Falls. Don Barriball, a South Russell resident and author of the book “Mill Town on the Chagrin River – The History of Early Mills and Foundries in Chagrin Falls, Ohio,” says Mr. Graves realized the height of the natural falls was ideal to produce energy. He purchased about 200 acres as settlers from New England began arriving. Nine dams were built on the river as people came to work and live in the area. Land was cleared and houses built. Industry operated by water for the next 100 years, Mr. Barriball said, as the village was
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Part of the Family Horses and dogs highlight a plethora of pets near and dear to people’s hearts By Joan Demirjian
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ets and people go together in the Chagrin Valley, a Mecca for animal lovers. Animals play not only a role as companions, social partners and contestants in sporting events, but they also give the area an economic boost. Many pet owners treat their animals as family members and spare no expenses for their furry and feathered loved ones. The valley contains many services to pets and their owners, including thriving day-care facilities for those who don’t want their pets to be alone and desire that they be active and involved during the day when they are working or on other activities. Russell resident Ann Yuhasz has shown dogs, is a showring judge and is a member of the board of the Western Reserve Kennel Club. Growing up in Moreland Hills, her family also had horses that were shown. “I see the importance of animals in our lives,” Mrs. Yuhasz says. Her daughter and son-in-law, Rebecca and Derrick Smith, are raising Percheron draft horses for riding and driving in Moreland Hills. “Animals are a wonderful addition to our lives. They don’t ask for anything, and they give back unconditional love,” Mrs. Yuhasz says. “I think pets are wonderful for children to grow up with, learning the responsibility of caring for them.” Horses play a key role in recreation and give an economic boost to the Chagrin Valley, which is home to several horse boarding and training stables that provide riding lessons and feature shows. “The therapeutic benefit of horses is invaluable,” says Sue Ford, an owner of Chagrin Valley Stables in Bainbridge that has summer camps for children. “This is where they can find comfort and forget the bad stuff.” 42 · CHAGRIN VALLEY MAGAZINE · 2013
The hands-on experience includes being near the animals, feeding and touching them, while building new skills and confidence. Teen volunteers assist at the camps and are enthusiastic about being at the stables with the horses, she says. “It’s an emotional attachment.” Mrs. Ford also is involved with training therapy dogs to visit children at University Hospitals Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital. “I’ve witnessed the magic of what animals can do in a person’s life,” she says. Pointing out the importance of the animal-human bond is Fieldstone Therapeutic Riding Center in Bainbridge. It offers children and adults with special needs the opportunity to interact with trained and gentle horses, building self-confidence and developing a special relationship with their equine friends. The Chagrin Valley Hunt Club in Gates Mills
historically has offered riding and sport for area horse lovers who follow the hounds and participate in hunts such as the Chagrin Valley Hunt. Foxhounds are lured by scents of fox and coyote. Laura Mock of Newbury is joint manager of the hounds. Gordon Cameron of South Russell is a joint master. Dogs are kenneled at the Chagrin Valley Hunt Club and when there is a hunt, horses and dogs are transported to the location, often in Middlefield. It’s the thrill of the chase, the camaraderie and the opportunity to be in the country that brings everyone together, according to Mrs. Mock. “It’s so much fun.” From January to July, they walk the hounds through Gates Mills so they learn to work with the pack. The Cleveland Metroparks’ Polo Field in Moreland Hills annually hosts horse and dog shows. The Chagrin Valley Hunter Jumper Classic and Cleveland Grand Prix are held annually at the site, attracting horse lovers from far and wide. Several thousand spectators, dog handlers, owners and dogs converge on the Polo Field for the annual Chagrin Valley Summer Classic Dog Show. The event features the Sugarbush Kennel Club and the Western Reserve Kennel Club and draws dog show fanciers and spectators from well beyond the Chagrin Valley. The annual Canine Fun Days and Greyhound Reunion hosted by
Far left: Charlie, a Shih Tzu puppy , enjoys a Sunday morning brunch with Lynne Monda of South Russell at Yours Truly Restaurant in Chagrin Falls. Lower left: Blu, a Newfoundland poodle, is surrounded, from left, by children Brandon Kohl, 11, Lyla Breeden, 7, Winston Breeden, 11, and Nathan Kohl, 13, as the Kohl family from Florida visits the Breeden family in Chagrin Falls. Top left: Rebecca Yuhasz Smith with her horse in Moreland Hills. Photos by Hope Kinchen
Greyhound Adoption of Ohio brings together animal lovers for a two-day event at the Polo Field in the summer, when there are races, duck-diving competitions and doggie games. Dogs and horses aren’t the only focus of animal lovers in the valley. In the past several years, alpaca farms have become a popular hobby and a growing business for many. The farms have been established in the last several years and provide fiber for clothing and accessories made with the yarn. More families are raising chickens in their back yards so they can produce eggs for their meals and to sell. Holly Ashley of Russell has eight chickens in a fancy backyard “hen house.” One of the eight chickens is a rare breed, a Buckeye chicken developed in Ohio in 1902. They are like pets and a lot of fun, she says. Many youth are involved in 4-H clubs in the area that involve animals such as horses, dogs, pigs, goats and rabbits that they show at the Great Geauga County Fair over Labor Day weekend. Have a pet that needs manners? Kenston Community Education offers dog training classes that have continued to grow in popularity over the past several years. “They fill up quickly,” Jennifer Holzheimer, director of KCE, says of the classes. Dog trainer Richard DiMarco conducts the classes at the Chagrin Falls Armory in Bainbridge. “Dog training has really taken off. People treat their pets as members of their families,” he says. After training a first dog, a lot of people come back with their second
and third dogs, Mr. DiMarco says. He has had second generation of people bring their pets. What better place to find a new best friend than at Geauga Humane Society’s Rescue Village in Russell. The facility offers a safe haven to homeless animals. With an abundance of animal lovers in the valley, there is a loyal staff focusing their efforts on the needy animals. The shelter draws pet lovers looking to rescue dogs or cats and give them homes or to volunteer their time in caring for them and providing them a daily walk outside. Rescue Village offers birthday parties for children, tours and summer camps in which campers make dog treats and cat and dog toys, socialize puppies and kittens and assist in getting animals adopted. With a barn, the shelter takes in neglected horses and other farm animals. Animal lovers treat their animals as family and have no qualms about spoiling them. That desire has spurred economic growth and busy enterprises catering to animals in the Chagrin Valley. Pet owners can find all they need for their furry companions at local businesses that focus on animals such as Chagrin Pet and Garden in Chagrin Falls and Schneider Saddlery in Bainbridge. Dog-related facilities offer day care, training, vacation boarding, inhome services, grooming and even taxi service, massage and Reiki. Businesses such as horse farriers and horse food suppliers also do big business in the area. CVM
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What Retirement? Active seniors are too busy enjoying life By Lauri Gross
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Something funny’s going on. Have you noticed? Chagrin Valley residents of a certain age, who are supposed to be sitting in rocking chairs and engaging in nothing more strenuous than baking cookies, are out doing stuff instead. All kinds of stuff.
Moreland Hills resident Walter Peckinpaugh at the Chagrin Valley Athletic Club during National Senior Games
Apparently, when you reach 60, 70, 80 or 90 in the Chagrin Valley, the memo telling you to slow down and act old never reaches your mailbox. The valley’s senior citizens are contributing to the community and having a heck of a lot of fun doing it. Whether retired or still working, living in a retirement community or elsewhere, it’s not hard to find active, engaged seniors who wouldn’t have it any other way. Chagrin Falls Community Education and Kenston Community Education offer a multitude of classes, programs and activities all year for residents of all ages. Many of the offerings are geared toward seniors, including popular computer classes, woodworking classes and trips to Pittsburgh or Cleveland’s Horseshoe Casino offered by Chagrin Falls Community Ed. Kenston Community Ed also offers computer classes for seniors, as well as yoga and other exercise classes. Three days a week, 82-year-old JoAnn Roeder teaches a Kenston Community Education class called Morning Workout, where she and her students dance to music from the ’50s and ’60s. “I love the exercise and the camaraderie,” she says. Retired teacher Harold (“Hadge”) Hissam, 81, also works for KCE. As a basketball and volleyball referee, he stays in shape mentally and physically. Though sidelined from basketball by knee surgery, he says, “You’re never too old.” He and Maggie, his wife of 58 years, also enjoy extensive volunteer work at Meals on Wheels, Hospice of the Western Reserve and elsewhere. Many other valley seniors find their way to Rescue Village, the Geauga Humane Society’s center for animal welfare in Russell, to fulfill their desires to volunteer. Two are Barbara and Robert Albrecht, both 70 and animal lovers. She works at the information desk, while he does computer work and walks dogs. They both agree it’s a fun and rewarding endeavor.
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Ruthanne Kennedy, also 70, began volunteering at Rescue Village about seven years ago when the group helped her trap and spay feral cats in her backyard. Today, she is the volunteer photographer for all cats waiting for adoption. Retired business executives in the valley volunteer for SCORE, Counselors to America’s Small Business, by advising and mentoring aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners as a free community service. Richard Coyne, 77, and Jon Slaybaugh, 70, are part of SCORE’s local branch. Both find fulfillment helping clients succeed. “It is important to share our life experiences with the next generation of business entrepreneurs, and SCORE counseling provides the template to share and make a difference,” Mr. Coyne says. Geauga Habitat for Humanity has plenty of opportunities for eager volunteers of all ages. Jean Endle, 68, volunteers at ReStore, a retail outlet for like-new home furnishings and building materials, the profits from which support Habitat continued
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With the National Senior Games in Cleveland for the first time last summer, much attention was been paid to active seniors. The games brought more than 10,000 athletes from all 50 states and Canada to Cleveland for nearly two weeks of competition and exhibition in everything from archery to pole vaulting to racquetball. Northeast Ohio was well-represented among the pool of competitors, including 17 from Geauga County and 287 from Cuyahoga County. Athletes ranged in age from 50 to 100-plus. Bill Cloninger of Bainbridge was among them. After finding it difficult to walk a mile a few years ago, the once-overweight and out-ofshape Mr. Cloninger, 63, is superfit and competed in several cycling events at the senior games. He credits his trainers at the South Franklin Circle Health and Wellness Center, where he Cloninger is a member. South Franklin Circle in Bainbridge is all about smart living, making new discoveries, intellectual and
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Hands-On Businesses Local owners ply their trade for a thankful clientele
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any of us take comfort in having an arsenal of electronic devices ready to manage, schedule and inform our day. We feel invincible and the world
makes sense when our Wi-Fi is cranking. Then a tree falls on your house or your gutters become clogged or your chimney needs repaired. You look up from your laptop, tablet or smart phone just long enough to realize that sometimes you still need people who fix, clean, repair and build the things you need in your life, such as the things you don’t plug in. Luckily, the Chagrin Valley is full of these kinds of people. They are craftspeople, entrepreneurs and plain-old hard workers sporting every manner of hard hat, work boots or coveralls. They climb ladders, swing hammers, use chainsaws and drive big trucks. You can’t outsource this work to a factory in another country as no one can deny the necessity of these experts. They do their work in, on, around and under our homes, usually getting dirty and sometimes endangering themselves. When they’re done, it’s back to life as usual for us and on to the next job for them. One of these businesspeople is Ron Pagon, who owns and operates Chagrin Falls-based Amrap Ltd. Gutters. As he replaces, cleans or installs gutters on your residential or commercial property, you’ll see him going up and down ladders, but you might not notice him defending himself against bees, one of the
regular hazards of the job. Mr. Pagon works year-round, including installing heating cables or replacing downed gutters all winter. Don’t feel bad about sitting inside your comfy, warm house while he’s out there freezing. It’s what he does. In 1970, Don and Joanne Simpson founded Auburn Fence. Don Simpson Jr. now runs the show, assisted by wife Sue, son Kevin and a handful of other employees. Auburn Fence has created enclosures for dolphins, tigers and other residents of the former Sea World and backstops for baseball fields around Northeast Ohio. The business takes on residential, commercial and industrial jobs and provides top-quality supplies for do-it-yourselfers, with materials from wholesalers across the country and local sources whenever possible. Since 1974, Tom Burnett and Chagrin Painting have been beautifying homes in the Chagrin Valley continued
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become as owner of Elia Woodworking. Buying material from local suppliers whenever possible, including from Amish sources, he works closely with clients to make their visions into reality as he designs, draws, plans, measures, cuts, assembles and finishes each table, chair, bookshelf or entire kitchen cabinet system into a handcrafted masterpiece that will last for generations. As the owner of Music Street Chimney Service, Jim Van Cleef makes it his job to keep chimneys looking good and in good working order by sweeping, relining, restoring, pointing, rebuilding, repairing, capping and installing dampers. Dangling from ladders and shimmying across rooftops with such ease, onlookers might expect him to break into a performance of “Chim Chim Cher-ee” while he’s up there, but his preferred dance partner is a rotary hammer, good for breaking up old bricks and mortar, but not so good for doing pirouettes. Bob Shirkman has been repairing sewing machines in his home for 55 years. With an inventory of more than 300 machines from which to salvage parts and with a lifetime of experience and ingenuity, he can pretty much bring any sewing machine back to life. Mr. Shirkman has worked on a machine from the 1800s, as well as plenty of new models. Crafters, quilt makers and those who need to hem a pair of pants keep him busy – busier, in fact, than he wants to be. Four times he intended to retire, but just couldn’t. If the right mechanically inclined person came along, he might consider selling his business. This small sampling of Chagrin Valley businesspeople who make their living with their hands does so regardless of the weather, the danger or the mess. Many of them are most proud of the fact that their businesses are family-owned, and most downplay what they do as “just a day at the office.” In many cases, the rest of us would not be able to enjoy our homes or offices without them. CVM
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imple pleasures provide the attractions of the rural and bucolic settings of scenic Auburn Township. Population: 6,443 LaDue Reservoir with its shimmerSize: ing waters is a central attraction and as25 square miles set in Auburn. The reservoir provides water for the city of Akron, but it’s a recInteresting fact: reation magnet for anglers, boaters and Leader tractors, those who enjoy the outdoors. developed in the Auburn Marsh, 462 acres owned by 1940s, put the townthe state along Auburn Road, also is a faship on the map. vorite site of many for hunting. Beyond the waters and marshes are farms that dot the landscape and new home communities on large lots that sprout around them. Auburn has been the fastest growing township in Geauga County for several years, but it retains its country feel. The township is building a community park on former farmland that will provide a place for local youth sports groups from Kenston School District. One of the older communities within the township is DTJ Taborville. It was established in the 1920s as a summer community by a Czech group from Cleveland for gymnastic training and exhibitions.
Fishermen at dusk at LaDue Reservoir At the southwest corner of the township is the Geauga Park District’s Beartown Lakes Reservation for people who love the outdoors. The park encompasses land in Auburn and Bainbridge and features walking trails, a lake to fish in and a picnic pavilion. Farmers still engage in a variety of farming, including diary and organic farming. The first house in the township was built in 1815 by Bildad Bradley, who came from Massachusetts with other pioneers who braved the wilderness in the southwest corner of Geauga. Many people are unaware that the Leader tractor was developed in the 1940s by township residents Lewis Brockway and son Walter. They later developed the Brockway tractor. Over the years, Auburn has developed a busy industrial area on Munn Road. The Route 422 interchange at Ravenna Road (Route 44) provides immediate access to places west and east. By Joan Demirjian
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iversity characterizes this bustling township in Geauga County. From farms to shopping centers and Year established: friendly neighborhoods, the township of1817 fers something for everyone. Population: 11,395 Its rich heritage and culture shines through in the township’s Heritage Park Size: 25 square at the town center on Chillicothe Road miles (Route 306). Interesting fact: Welcome signs at the main entrances The township had to the township display the township flowsome well-known er, the tuberous begonia. It was brought sites of gambling here by Carlton Lowe from Belgium when and bootleg liquor he was a World War I soldier. Mr. Lowe was fascinated by the fields of begonias he saw there, so the farmer sent him some seeds, which he cultivated. Because of his efforts, the tuberous begonia is grown throughout the country as his legacy is Lowe’s Greenhouse. The township’s first pioneer family and residents, the McConougheys, arrived in 1811. The township had a population of 72 when it was established in 1817. There is no lack of things to do in the township. Entertainment is abundant. Golfers visit Tanglewood Golf Course and the Golf Dome, where
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everyone can practice their swings. Chagrin Cinemas offers entertainment, while the Chagrin Valley Athletic Club and the Wembley Club provide tennis and swimming. Those who enjoy the outdoors can hike, jog and do nature watching at the Geauga Park District’s Frohring Meadows and at Bear Town Lake, which also is in Auburn Township, as well as Centerville Mills Park, where a waterfall is one of its main attractions. During the summer, visitors and residents spend time at Wildwater Kingdom, a Cedar Fair attraction at Geauga Lake, where families can spend the day in the water. The township’s busy commercial areas are centered at East Washington Street and Chillicothe Road (Route 306), at the Route 422 interchange and at a newer shopping center on Aurora Road (Route 43). By Joan Demirjian
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his green and rolling hamlet is known throughout the region for its collection of distinctive homes and verdant neighborhoods. Bentleyville is governed by a mayor and a six-person council and operates its own police and service departments. A dedicated resident volunteer base sees to a variety of beautification projects, including management of a village park at Liberty and Solon roads, seasonal planting and holiday decorating. The modern, yet classically designed, village hall at River and Solon roads mirrors the town’s single church, St. Martin’s Episcopal across the street. This highly desirable residential community has no commercial development. Bentleyville also contains a large portion of the Cleveland Metroparks’ South Chagrin Reservation, which draws visitors to the village on a daily basis.
Bentleyville Year established: Unmatched in natural beauty, the 1829 reservation offers hikers, cyclists and Population: 864 cross-country skiers some of the best trails around. Bentleyville’s parks withSize: 2.6 square in the reservation offer views of magmiles nificent bluffs, streams, slate riverbeds Interesting fact: and include a fitness trail and an arboThe village was retum. founded by the Rev. The reservation’s famous, vintage Adamson Bentley, stone shelterhouse is a prime picnic a Renaissance man area. Its rustic, woods-nestled Look who, along with About Lodge is used for gatherings of all serving the flock kinds. as the first pastor The most attractive feature of these of the Disciples of areas is they are within an easy drive or Christ Church, was stroll off the village’s two main thora merchant and a oughfares, Solon and Miles roads. banker. Perhaps most distinctive among Bentleyville’s scenic beauties is Squaw Rock. Its main feature, from which the area gets its name, is a large stone relief sculpture carved into the side of a cliff. The scene is said to depict the demise of the Native American. Its creator was Henry Church Jr., one of the area’s earliest pioneers who was an artist and a blacksmith. By Barbara Christian
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n enclave of tranquility and natural beauty, the village is designated as a bird sanctuary. With the meandering Chagrin River running through the village and its downtown area, steeped in history and traditional Greek Revival architecture, it’s reminiscent of a New England town. Rolling acres, forest and scenic vistas are prime attractions in this quiet Western Reserve hamlet and which remarkably has easy access to Interstate 271. Visitors who are in the know don’t need to drive to New England to enjoy the gorgeous fall foliage, which is most beguiling from the walking bridge that stretches across the river. There’s a small downtown with a charming library, a post office, a restaurant and retail shops.
Year incorporated: Wander the trails in the picturesque 1920 arboretum located on the banks of the Population: 2,270 river, a project planned and maintained by the active village garden club. Size: 9.1 square The historic Chagrin Valley Hunt miles Club polo field hearkens back to an age Interesting fact: of tradition and grace. In the mornIts motto is “The ings, the well-behaved foxhounds that river runs stay in a pack take their morning walk through it.” on the quaint streets of the village. The Old Livery Tavern, which at one time was a stable and a feed store, became a grocery, a tavern and a sundries store. Today, it houses small businesses and offices. Civic engagement is at the heart of this community with a plethora of community organizations that serve the village, including the awardwinning garden club, the community club, which is a ladies’ volunteer group that has published the village’s “Pink Sheet” since 1947, the improvement society, the land conservancy organization and the Gates Mills Players community theater group, just to name a few. By Sali McSherry
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Chagrin Falls Year established: 1844
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river runs through it and the waterfall in the center of its old-time Population: 4,081 downtown make historic Chagrin Falls a destination for sightseers, those Size: 2.1 square looking for an all-inclusive day trip, permiles haps an extended visit or a safe place to Interesting fact: raise a family. The U.S. Census The village of just more than 4,000 Bureau estimates souls, however, doesn’t live by its physical there are 19,355 beauty alone, nor by its manicured parks towns, cities, hamand vista overlooking the river that takes lets and villages in its name of the “high falls” as historians rethe country with fer to the town’s natural wonder. Chagrin the name SpringFalls lives by what it offers its visitors and field. There is just the people who live there. one Chagrin Falls, The village offers some of the finest dinnot only in the ing and shopping in the region. With rare United States, but exception, the businesses that thrive in the the world. village are owner-operated. It’s this one-ofa-kind shops with unique merchandise and choice of dining experiences that convinces visitors to come and residents to stay. Residents and visitors can experience a variety of cultural events year-round, including visiting
The natural, namesake falls downtown downtown and full schedule of year-round culture, fun and activities are tree-lined, close-knit neighborhoods highlighted by well-maintained historic homes dating to the town’s beginnings. In Chagrin Falls, the past and the present coexist comfortably. The history of Chagrin Falls is archived by the Chagrin Falls Historical Society in its museum at 21 Walnut St. Volunteer historians also offer programming on subjects of historic interest for children and adults. The historical society publishes a series of local interest books. Chagrin Falls Village operates police, fire, water, streets, service and water departments, which are looked after by a mayor and seven council members. Because it’s located within Chagrin Falls Township, village residents also have a three-trustee board representing them. Trustees also maintain historic town hall on North Main Street, a public space leased for classes of various kinds and to private parties. A welcome center run by Your Home Town Chagrin Falls also operates out of town hall. Chagrin Falls School District serves the village and several surrounding communities with a K-12 program. Three of the four school buildings in the district are within the village. The district, operated by a six-member board of education, consistently rates at the top of the list of premiere schools nationally. By Barbara Christian
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The gazebo at Triangle Park Chautauqua Institution programs during summer months, concerts in the park, galleries, an openair art festival and live theater, dance and musical events staged throughout the year. Early spring brings the annual Blossom Time Festival to downtown. The four-day event features all the classic carnival experiences, music, entertainment, a food court, games for the kids, a walk and run for all ages and culminating with an oldfashioned parade. Summer Sundays are farmers’ market days downtown. In early October, the village is epicenter of the award-winning Chagrin Documentary Film Festival. During winter months and the holidays, the town is alive with a lighting display that turns the village into a warm and inviting wonderland. Chagrin Falls is, what some call, the hometown they wished they had grown up in. Beyond its
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Historic downtown buildings serve as a backdrop for The Blossom Time Run.
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egendary aviator Charles Lindberg landed his Village hall plane at David Ingall’s landing strip back in and police the 1920s in the heart of this village of grand departcountry estates and horse farms. Rolling hills, rich ment forest land, fields of wildflowers, wetlands and rivbuilding er gorges remain in this unspoiled, peaceful haven. In the deep of the Chagrin River Valley, the village has been home to some of Cleveland’s most prominent families who developed picturesque estates that remain whole today. Partnering with nonprofit organizations, and using its resources, Hunting Valley has seen to it that this pristine area remains preserved. As an example of its commitment, Hunting Valley partnered with private investors and the Western Reserve Land Conservancy to preserve
Year established: hundreds of acres where, 1924 in the golden age, the former stables at Halfred Population: 750 Farms featured a polo Size: 8 square miles field, an arena, 40 stalls, a dairy, a greenhouse, a Interesting fact: Its kennel housing Norwemotto is “preserving gian wolf hounds and a the beauty of the racetrack. Through the partnership, an past.” equestrian center, White North Stables, was born. Part of award-winning Orange School District, the village is home to University School, a private, boys, college-preparatory school that has received numerous accolades. Originally, Native Americans made this area their home. French fur traders discovered it in the late 17th century. Through the years, Hunting Valley has maintained its natural beauty in its efforts to preserve the past. By Sali McSherry
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he timeless equestrian sport of polo is
James A. played on Cleveland Metroparks’ Polo Field Garfield across from another jewel in the village. ForMemori- est Ridge Preserve is the 135-acre home to more al cabin than 150 species of plants and 68 species of birds,
as well as upwards of five miles of hiking trails. Spectacular views from contemporary and traditional homes perched on hills reveal the Chagrin River, deep ravines, streams, lush woods and marshland. A quiet and serene community with 2-acreplus residential lots, just a stone’s throw away is a bustling corner of exceptional high-end shops and restaurants.
Year established: Moreland Hills is part of the award1929 winning Orange School District. The village is the birthplace of Population: 3,320 President James A. Garfield. A memoSize: 7.23 square rial cabin commemorating his birth in miles 1880 on the village hall campus is open Interesting fact: to visitors interested in American hisIts motto is “serene tory. setting, green Hiram House Camp, the oldest thinking.” camp in Ohio and one of the earliest camps in the country, is on 172 pristine acres and offers year-round camps and activities. In 2012, the Western Reserve Land Conservancy embarked on a partnership with the village to preserve Forest Ridge Preserve on Chagrin River Road and built its dazzling headquarters next to the park. The organization worked to restore and recycle a 5,000-square-foot century home and built an 11,000-square-foot environmentally responsible addition. Chagrin Valley Country Club, with a lush golf course and Western Reserve architecture, is another jewel in the village’s crown. By Sali McSherry
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Newbury Township Year established: 1817
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riving down Newbury’s central corridor of Kinsman Road Population: 5,537 (Route 87), many people might be surprised by seeing the diverse and Size: 25 square vibrant light-industrial development miles in the township. It’s testimony to the Interesting fact: township’s brisk economic activities The Union Chapel in and attraction to businesses, including South Newbury was landscaping and construction offerings. dedicated to free Newbury’s commercial center is at speech by James A. Auburn and Kinsman and known as Garfield, 20th presiNewbury Center, with nearby Newbury dent of the United School District and the town hall. St. States. In the 1800s, Helen’s School also is in the township. the Woman’s Dress Also located close to the center is Group in Newbury the township’s 88-acre Oberland Park, advocated for which features hiking trails for those women wearing who like to get outdoors. trousers and getting In looking at the township’s beginrid of inconvenient ning, the first permanent settler was dresses. thought to be Lemuel Punderson in 1810. By 1817, there were 27 taxpayers living in Newbury, which had a South and North Newbury. One of the historic places is Union Chapel, built in 1856. It was dedicated to free speech by President
James A. Garfield. It served as community center Punderson and was used for many purposes over the years. Manor The township has a rural charm, as well. Scen- Resort ery features farms, including horse and dairy operations, and meadows and woodlands. Those looking for some adventure and a get away for a week or a weekend can stop in at Punderson State Park, 11755 Kinsman, where there are trails to hike and visitors can enjoy golfing, swimming, boating, fishing and picnicking. One of the area’s best sledding hills awaits winter snow. The state park’s campground is open yearround. For those less outdoorsy, cottages and a spacious lodge offer placed to spend nights. By Joan Demirjian
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eferred to as a “community for all generations,” the village offers a variety of housing options, active Population: 3,323 parks and bustling shopping areas. Families with children enjoy the Size: 3.82 square community park, which features a gamiles zebo for evening concerts, as well as Interesting fact: Its playing fields, trails, a playground, sand motto is “a commuvolleyball and a putting green. nity for all generaSeveral hotels, restaurants and tions.” other businesses, as well as Beechmont Country Club, are in the village’s business district. A mixed-use development has been proposed on 76 acres off the Harvard Road exit on Interstate 271. Originally part of Orange Township, the area was settled in 1815 and included Hunting Valley, Moreland Hills, Pepper Pike and Woodmere. All five communities are part of the award-winning Orange School District, which has an active community and recreational department and senior center. The village is home to several churches and the recently built Temple Emanu El. The name Orange was chosen because some of the early settlers had come from Orange, Conn. Established as a township in 1820 with a strong agYear established: 1929
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ricultural base, the area later was divided into five communities when prominent Clevelanders Otis P. and Mantis J. Van Sweringen desired developing farmland east of Cleveland to the Chagrin River. Due to a population boom at that time, “there was a desire for separate governmental representation, which led to the creation of various communities,” according to the Encyclopedia of Cleveland History. By Sali McSherry
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outed as “close to everything,” Pepper Pike has easy access to Interstate 271 and, at the same time, exudes a sense of country living. A progressive city, nearly two-thirds of the residents recycle, making Pepper Pike one of the greenest places in greater Cleveland. It also has been recognized by the National Arbor Foundation for its commitment to planting and preserving trees. Boasting a city park, manicured lawns, upscale shopping and two country clubs, Pepper Pike Club and The Country Club, residents enjoy a variety of amenities. Home to the top-ranked Orange School District, the city is home to several private schools,
Year established: a senior center, churches and a temple, 1924 the Park Synagogue, home to one of the country’s largest conservative congregaPopulation: 5,979 tions. Size: 7.5 square From traditional to modern, Pepper miles Pike is a blend of housing styles on wellmaintained, 1-acre-plus lots. Interesting fact: A close-knit community, the city has Its motto is “close a community band, an annual ice-cream to everything.” social and health and wellness events. The Pepper Pike Civic League, founded in 1957, serves as an advocate for good government. The city has a strong Municipal Emergency Response Corps, comprised of safety officers and residents. The citizen’s police academy, which has been popular, was designed to educate residents on safety issues. Landerwood Plaza is a place where neighbors congregate. Built in 1960, the shopping district boasts Heinen’s, which is the family-owned grocery chain’s original store, as well as a toy shop, a hardware store, upscale clothing stores, jewelry, salons, offices and more. By Sali McSherry
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irst impressions of Russell are of open spaces ASM Interand woodlands, interspersed with communinational’s ties with spacious lots. geodesic While it’s Russell Township, some people also dome on know it as Novelty, after the name of its post ofKinsman fice. Going way back, it was known as West Woods Road to early settlers. (Route 87) That is just how residents like it. They have his-
torically fought for, defended and supported its large-lot zoning and rural character. Commercial activities are kept to a minimum by design. The official town center is at Kinsman (Route 87) and Chillicothe (Route 306) roads with its historic town hall. Nearby are the modern police and fire departments, built where the old Russell School once stood. Perhaps the most well-known landmark in Russell is the headquarters of ASM International, formerly the Society for Metals. Its giant geodesic
dome is set in rolling hills and surroundYear established: ed by trees. 1827 Another much-visited site is the Population: 5,190 Club at Hillbrook that was developed by the late Edmund S. Burke as a 40Size: 19.2 square room Tudor mansion. It’s surrounded miles by homes in Hillbrook Estates. Interesting fact: Fairmount Center for the Arts is a It was known as the popular gathering place for those fasciWest Woods before nated by the arts and dance. it was named RusAdventure awaits those who visit sell after settler the Geauga Park District’s West Woods. Gideon Russell and The popular attraction features spectacis the only Russell ular scenery, a nature center and trails community statethat lead to Ansel’s Caves, featuring wide. It’s also called stunning rock outcroppings. Novelty. The area’s first settlers were Gideon Russell and his family in 1818. The Telling Belle Vernon farm operated for many years, providing milk to the greater Cleveland area. A few of its structures remain. While most students attend West Geauga School District, a small portion of the township is in the Chagrin Falls School District. Laurel School, a private school, has its Butler Campus on Fairmount Road. By Joan Demirjian
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escribed as a great place to live and raise a family, the village is a jewel in the Chagrin Valley. Population: 3,810 Focus of activities is at South Russell Size: 5 square miles Village Park, where the annual fall festi val is held, drawing residents for a day of Interesting fact: fun activities. An Underground Nestled between Russell and BainRailroad station was bridge townships, South Russell’s reported to be on a founding and establishment is unlike farm off Bell Road. the communities around it. Perhaps not known by many is that the village originally made up the southern portion of Russell Township. In the 1900s, when there still were individual schools, school centralization was discussed and bitterly disputed, according to historians Pat and Phillip Wayne Hosmer. South Russell Village incorporated in 1923, breaking away from the township. The village was granted its request to become a part of the centralized Chagrin Falls School District, allowing South Russell students to start attending the school district in 1926. Gurney School was built in the village in 1966 on Bell Road. The South Russell Cemetery on Bell Road was the first in the area, starting with a half-acre pur-
chased in 1849 and enlarged in 1863. The village center at Bell and Chillicothe (Route 306) roads once was known as Soule’s Corners, named after the three brothers who settled Russell in 1839. While the village’s commercial areas are limited, they provide necessary conveniences as residents have ample additional shopping at nearby communities including Chagrin Falls. The village park on Bell Road is a center of recreation for walking, nature observation and picnics. The interurban rail line once ran through the village as the route went through what are now the park and formerly the Muggleton Farm. The interurban line took riders to Hiram and Garrettsville. Remains of the line are visible at the park. During the summer, the Geauga Fresh Farmer’s Market is a major attraction to visitors in the village hall parking lot. By Joan Demirjian
Alison Riley romps across hay at last year’s Fall Festival at South Russell Park.
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uxury shopping and dining are the hallmarks of Woodmere, the “Gateway to the Chagrin Valley.” A stone’s throw away from bustling Population: 884 Chagrin Boulevard are tree-lined side Size: 0.33 square streets and several apartment complexmiles es that are home to a diverse cross section of residents. Interesting fact: Its With more than 300 businesses in motto is City flair the village, there’s easy access to Interwith a rural feel.” state 271 and a short ride to downtown Cleveland. Eton Chagrin Boulevard, a villagelike plaza of high-end restaurants and shops, is a perfect place to watch people. Beautifully landscaped, the gardens in the spring and summer are stunning. Visitors often take respite in one of the many comfortable seating areas. There’s even a spot with chess tables along with a life-size chess board – a great introduction to the game for kids. Just west on Chagrin Boulevard, Village Square shopping plaza is home to Corky & Lenny’s that has a glass deli case of delicacies that one has to see to believe. It’s a favorite hangout for those in the know. Year established: 1944
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Woodmere, part of the toprated Orange School District, is home to residents who share a keen sense of community, with generations of families maintaining their roots there. It originally was part of Orange Township, along with Moreland Hills, Orange and Pepper Pike. By Sali McSherry
Diversity marks valley religious opportunities By Sali McSherry
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hagrin Valley is home to a variety of diverse religious and spiritual centers, including churches and synagogues. On Good Friday every year, participants from Christian churches celebrate an outdoor stations-ofthe-cross event in downtown Chagrin Falls. The group journeys two miles to commemorate the footsteps of Jesus Christ to the cross. The Federated Church, a United Church of Christ congregation, is in the heart of Chagrin Falls. Its Family Life Center in Bainbridge on 40 acres often is used for community gatherings and is available to rent for parties and events. Behind the FLC is a peaceful garden labyrinth with a pond and waterfall as nearby sitting areas offer the perfect place to meditate and pray. Park Synagogue East in Pepper Pike, designed a few years ago, is stunning, 63,000-square-foot building that features “dramatic geometric forms encased in sweeping roof planes and large expanses of glass curtain walls.” St. Joan of Arc, a Catholic church that’s within walking distance to downtown Chagrin Falls, features a school through the eighth grade. Church of the Holy Angels in Bainbridge has an active congregation and is housed in a simple, modern structure with expansive windows. A sampling of other worship centers in the Chagrin Valley are Parkside Church, Lord of Life Lutheran Church, New Life Fellowship Church and Jehovah’s Witnesses, all in Bainbridge, New Song Church and Temple Emanu El in Orange; United Methodist Church, Valley Lutheran Church, Valley Presbyterian Church and First Church of Christ Scientist
in Chagrin Falls, B’nai Jeshurun Congregation and Garfield Memorial Church both in Pepper Pike; and Friendship Alliance Church in Auburn.
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Decks
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Concrete
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Home Improvement
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REIL’S CONSTRUCTION, INC.
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Insulation
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440-543-4508
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valley advertisers American Granite & Marble ............................33 440-232-5600 americangraniteandmarble.com
Gilmour Academy .............................................35 440-753-8055 gilmour.org
Lowe’s Greenhouse ..........................................40 440-543-5123 lowesgreenhouse.com
Arden Courts ....................................................45 440-543-6766 arden-courts.com
Hamlet Village ..................................................47 440-247-4676 hamletretirement.com
Menorah Park Center .......................................45 216-839-6678 menorahpark.org
Atrium at Anna Maria, The..............................47 330-562-7777 atriumliving.com
Heart of Chagrin Falls/Merchants..................11
Mountain Road Cycles .....................................21 440-247-7662 mtnroadcycles.com
Bainbridge Commons ......................................13 216-469-3232 Bass Lake Taverne & Inn .................................31 440-285-3100 basslaketaverne.com Benjamin Rose ..................................................46 216-791-8000 benrose.org Burton Carpet Shoppe, Inc..............................50 440-564-8151 burtoncarpet.com
Hemlock Landscapes, Inc.................................50 440-247-3631 hemlocklandscapes.com Highway Garage ...............................................26 440-708-0600 highwaygarageinc.com Hiram House Camp .........................................41 216-831-5045 hiramhousecamp.org Howard Hanna ...................................................4 440-247-8900 howardhanna.com
Chagrin Falls ...............................................22-25
Howard Hanna, Veena Bhupali .......................19 216-831-7309
Chestnut Hill Realty, Inc. ................................16 Susan M. Cogan, 440-477-3465 chagrinhomes.com
Howard Hanna, Janice Carson & Assoc.........18 440-622-8181/216-831-8448 janicecarson.howardhanna.com
Cleveland Clinic ..................................................6 440-893-9393 clevelandclinic.org/chagrinfalls
Howard Hanna, Adam Kaufman ....................19 216-831-7370 justaskadam.com
Clover Electric Inc.............................................50 440-543-1153 cloverelectric.com
Howard Hanna, Judy Solether .......................18 216-789-7011 judithsolether.howardhanna.com
Crandall Connection ........................................16 440-563-3581 crandallconnection.com Cuyahoga Community College ........................41 1-866-933-5176 tri-c.edu/eastern Davis Automotive Group .................................10 440-542-0600 davisautomotive.com Decorating Den.................................................27 440-543-3950 wow.decoratingden.com Designs By SaSi ................................................27 440-477-3005 Dream Home Construction .............................18 440-285-8516 dreamhome-construction.com Family Tree Home Care Services ....................45 440-519-0001 familytreehc.com First Federal of Lakewood .................................8 440-287-5715 ffl.net
naturepedic........................................................27 1-800-91-pedic naturepedic.com Ohio Valley Group ..............................................5 440-543-0500 ohiovalleygroup.com Pine Lake Trout Club .......................................31 440-543-1331 pinelaketroutclub.com Platinum Real Estate ........................................10 440-725-9369/216-990-2100 clevelandluxuryexperts.com Reid’s Tree Care ................................................33 440-247-3555, 440-564-7878 Robert Halliday Co., Ltd., The .........................46 440-248-5202 rhallidaycpa.com Saint Joan of Arc...............................................59 440-247-6530 stjoanofarc.org/school South Franklin Circle..........................................7 440-247-1300 southfranklincircle.org
Hunan by the Falls ...........................................68 440-247-0808 hunanbythefalls.com
Smylie One ........................................................33 440-449-4328 smylieone.com
Hurst Remodeling ............................................17 440-234-5656 hurstremodel.com
Snow Bros..........................................................21 440-449-2650 snowappliance.com
InHome Electronics .........................................41 440-537-0156 inhomeelectronics.com
University School .............................................39 216-371-6806, 216-292-2148
Jennings Center ...............................................49 216-581-2900 jenningscenter.org
Visiting Angels ..................................................46 440-247-0100 tricountyvisitingangels.com
J.F.D. Landscapes Inc........................................51 440-543-9644 jfdlandscapes.com
Weils, The ............................................................9 440-543-4221 theweils.org
Kabb An Elder Law & Care Firm ....................49 216-991-5222 kabblaw.com
Welker McKee ...................................................51 216-447-0050 welkermckee.com
Kitchen & Bath .................................................18 440-543-8050 kitchenandbathetc.com
Woodmere/PepperPike Shopping ............28-29
Laurel School ....................................................38 216-464-0946 laurelschool.org
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V alley S easons Photos by Hope Kinchen
Flowers in springtime in downtown Chagrin Falls
Triangle Park in Chagrin Falls
Blossom Time “glow”
Swimmer at Chagrin Valley Athletic Club in Bainbridge
Children at the magic treeshouse at Laurel School’s Butler Campus in Russell
Cleveland Clinic’s Walk with A Doc at Cleveland Metroparks’ South Chagrin Reservation in Bentleyville
Hiram House Festival in the fall
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TASTE! IT’S THE REASON WE GET SO CARRIED AWAY... 21 YEARS OF AWARD-WINNING CHINESE & THAI
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