February - March 2012

Serving and Empowering the Women of Summit, Portage and Stark Counties

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It’s Free.... It’s Priceless ....Take One!

Sandra Lee Meets Annette Fisher and all the wonderful rescued animals at Happy Trails Farm Animal Sanctuary.

It will touch your heart!

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Happy Trails Farm Animal Sanctuary A Voice For Those Who Cannot Speak For Themselves

by Annette Fisher, Happy Trails Founder and Director Witnesses watched in horror as Scarlet the pig fell off a meat truck doing 60 miles per hour on a highway in Trumbull County.

Mac, a big Clydesdale draft horse, was 500 lbs underweight and so weak he could barely hold his head up. Natasha the goat was discovered abandoned on the side of a road in Summit County when she was only a day and half old. Five goats were removed from the basement of a drug house in the city of Cleveland. 31cockfighting roosters were rescued during an animal fighting raid in Lorain County. Two ten-day-old baby calves suffering from malnutrition were not expected to survive the night. Rachel the pot belly pig had acid burns over 85% of her back and sides.

What do these animals and about 3,000 more have in common? Over the past 12 years they have all been rescued and taken to Happy Trails Farm Animal Sanctuary located in Ravenna, Ohio, for rehabilitation and recovery.

In order to accept a horse or other farm animal into the Happy Trails rescue program it has to have been abused, abandoned or neglected, and it has to have been removed from its situation by a humane officer or other law enforcement official. But that’s not all. We also require that the owner or caretaker has animal cruelty charges filed against them.

Why, you ask? Otherwise we would be part of the problem and would be enabling owners to continue a cycle of abuse. Otherwise we would be rewarding bad behavior by removing all responsibility from a person who should be held accountable for the suffering they have inflicted on a helpless animal.

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Part of the role that Happy Trails plays in court cases is to document all veterinary care and medical procedures, provide photos of the animal before, during and after their recovery, give testimony and serve as a witness during the trial, and provide as much information as possible to assist with the prosecution of the case. When the court cases 6SRQVRU DQLPDOV OLNH .DFKLQD are finished D VSHFLDO QHHGV PLQL KRUVH and the animal *R WR ZZZ KDSS\WUDLOVIDUP RUJ is signed over RU FDOO XV DW to the sanctuary, he or she is then available for adoption as a farm pet. If the animal has been treated badly enough to find its way to Happy Trails, it now has a ticket to a kind, caring and compassionate life and will not be placed back into food production.

Farm animals such as pigs, goats, sheep, poultry and horses are often the types of animal that usually falls through the cracks here in Ohio. Most county humane societies don’t have the facilities available to remove a large animal from a situation of abuse or neglect. Some may have never had to deal with a farm animal cruelty case and might not even know how to even to care for the animal it removes. That’s why Happy Trails offers assistance with transportation, foster care, veterinary treatment, court assistance and eventually, placement of that animal in a permanent home.

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Happy Trails promotes treating ALL animals with kindness and compassion, and encourages each county in Ohio to bring our state up to a higher standard regarding the way we treat and protect our farm animals and horses.

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The inhumane treatment of animals on factory farms is one of Ohio’s best kept secrets. Bringing awareness to the cruelties that happen daily to animals in our food production system enables consumers to make wise and compassionate choices regarding the foods they choose.

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Another reason we should take all animal abuse seriously is the safety of our communties. There is a crucial link between animal abuse, domestic violence, child abuse, elder abuse, and other violent crimes. Many of Happy Trails’ animal abuse cases have involved other criminal offenses such as statutory rape, forgery, illegal firearms, underage drinking, illegal drugs, domestic violence, and receiving stolen property.

Please consider getting involved with Ohio’s leading animal organization. To learn about the many volunteer opportunities, contact us at 330-296-5914 or send us an email through the website at www.happytrailsfarm.org.

Watch for more information about Happy Trails in the April/May edition of The Summit County Women’s Journal!

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Volume 8, Issue 1

Empowering Women Through Knowledge™

PUBLISHER’S NOTE

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“Bravo” The colder, greyer months of late Fall and Winter were made warmer and oh, so much brighter by the new Cleveland Play House at the Allen Theater. Thanks to the combined efforts of the Play House, the theater masters program of Western Reserve University, Cleveland State University and the powers that be at the Allen theater…all represented by the same architect, another Public Square miracle has emerged.

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For calls on distribution call Sandra Lee - 440-390-8778 www.summitcountywomensjournal.com The Women’s Journals™ are not conventional newspapers.

We are: Educational • Informational • Resourceful.

We provide quality educational articles written by local professionals and business owners on a variety of topics of interest to women of all ages, backgrounds, and ethnicity. The Women’s Journals™ is a primary resource for Health & Wellness, Business & Finance, Home, Arts & Leisure and MUCH MUCH MORE!!!

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This is a triumph that Cleveland can celebrate! The transformed Allen theater is gorgeous, unique, and inspiring. I walked into the space with trepidation and was met with a delightful artistic surprise at every turn. The visual effect of a high tech, modern design, juxtaposed against a classic, traditional architecture, is both unexpected and stunning. The design transcends the ordinary, as does the quality of the theater that it houses. The productions being presented there are superb.

I was privileged to see Daddy Long Legs in October, The Games Afoot in November and Ten Chimneys, in January. There was humor, drama, breathtaking sets, top notch costuming, perfect sound, expert directing and professionalism at every turn. Such success in a Cleveland endeavor brings hope to a city with an unrealized grand potential. If all the rest of our city could embrace this level of vision and creativity, we could shine as brightly as any American city and take our bows to a roaring crowd of endless cheers. Bravo, indeed! Read more about the transformation on pp 20. And please, go to see this for yourself. It will make you proud!

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The Cover "The Crown, I think, belongs to Annette Fisher" Annette Fisher couldn’t believe her eyes when we showed up for a cover shoot at Happy Trails Farm Animal Sanctuary. I think she half expected me to appear in a gown!

Photographer, Ken Love and I laughed at the orange ceramic pig sculpture in Annette’s office. The pig was wearing a gold tiara…my kind of pig! But, the truth was beyond the office, where we toured barns full of animals that had been dreadfully abused and valiantly rescued by Annette and her team. Kelly, of The Hair Specialist in Hudson, styled my hair. She insisted that I let it down and wear jeans! Kelly has a heart for animals and who wouldn’t after seeing so many of God’s precious creatures taken from desperate circumstances and treated…no kidding… like royalty. The crown, I think, belongs to their hero, Annette Fisher.

Love her article on pages 2 and 3.

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Health & Wellness

Trauma – Suffering in Silence

By Patricia Seifert, Ph.D., Psychologist Director, Psychiatric Intake Response Center Trauma is the Greek word for “wound”. Traumas can be physical, psychological or emotional in nature.

An overwhelming majority of people will experience a potentially traumatic event in their lifetime. Children and adults can experience a trauma so powerful that it produces physical and psychological symptoms which make it difficult to function well on a daily basis. Feelings of sadness, fatigue, problems sleeping, disruptive and destructive behaviors, concentration difficulties,

flashbacks, anger, aggression, nightmares, headaches, stomach aches, emotional outbursts or emotional shutdown – all these can be the result of experiencing a traumatic event. Without help, these symptoms can continue indefinitely.

Although a trauma can be a life changing “wounding” event, not everyone has the same response. Sexual or physical abuse, environmental devastation such as a tornado or hurricane, exposure to war or domestic violence, accidents or medical problems can have long lasting effects on the individual.

The developmental level of the person, his/her cognitive abilities, the type of psycho-

social support and caregiving can mediate the individual’s response to a trauma as well as his/her ability to manage and cope with the symptoms produced by the trauma. Everyone is different.

If, after experiencing a traumatic event, a person finds it difficult to carry on daily activities because the symptoms disrupt his/her life, it would be helpful to seek the services of a mental health professional who has been trained specifically to handle traumatic events and who is well versed in an evidence based intervention.

Anyone seeking such services should ask to see the credentials and training of the therapist. Akron Children’s

Hospital (330-543-4115) will assess children ages 4-17 and The Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress located at Summa Healthcare at St. Thomas Hospital in Akron (330-379-5094) will see children and adults.

Both can provide an accurate assessment and if needed, the therapy which can alleviate or help reduce and better manage the symptoms. It is never too late to seek help.

There is no need to suffer in silence.

If you or someone you know are in crisis, the Lifeline is available 24/7 at (800) 273-TALK (8255). If you are interested in becoming a part of the Summit County Suicide Prevention Coalition, call (330) 762-3500 or email at preventsuicide@ admboard.org.

Portage Path Behavioral Health’s SUPPORT Hotline Call 330-434-9144 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255) for 24-hour assistance.

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Doing Things DIFFERENTLY Long before Family Chiropractic Center opened their doors, they were dedicated to doing things differently. They spent countless hours visiting other practices, fine tuning what they wanted, and did not want, within the practice. They have read hundreds of books on health and healing and have looked into dozens of fee structures to ensure cost effectiveness. They have interviewed over one hundred community residents and business owners for feedback before setting up the practice. The doctors at Family Chiropractic Center have researched

articles and journals, studying where health care has been, where it is currently, and where it is going. The results of those efforts are highlighted below.

• Their practice focuses on the whole person. The “whole person” does not just mean the body as a whole, but the person’s past health history, lifestyle, stress level and work environment.

• They have set up a fee structure that allows us to give high quality care at an affordable rate.

This has been accomplished by keeping our daily business cost to a minimum. No one has ever been turned away for financial reasons.

• Their staff is extremely efficient and well trained. You will not see four to six staff at their front desk. Each staff person is an extension of the doctors. Their education is based on reading, advanced seminars and firsthand experience as patients, before becoming employees. The office

Dr. Paul W. Bizjak

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would not exist without such a great staff.

• Family Chiropractic utilizes the specialized form of care called the Gonstead Method, which is used exclusively in the office.

This means that the safest, most effective technique will be used on their patients to ensure the best results possible. At Family Chiropractic, their goal is not just to achieve “relief care”…but to achieve “corrective care” • Their focus is not on pain and symptoms alone. If pain were the main focus, then “pain killers” would be the answer. They look to the cause of the pain, muscles spasms, or inflammation and not just to cover up the symptoms.

• Every patient is given a plan of care. This plan is based on their particular circumstances. They aim to get people well, then keep people well. “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”

• Decisions regarding care are

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based solely on what the patient needs to be fixed. They do not let insurance dictate patient’s health care. They have affordable fee structures and hours to accommodate most schedules.

If you are frustrated with your “health care,” then stop waiting.

Dr. Bizjak and Dr. Justice would love to sit down and talk with you about your health concerns and how allowing your body to function properly through Chiropractic care could be the answer for you.

Please feel free to visit their office webpage, www.chiroforfamilies. com for more information. This interactive site offers a wealth of knowledge into Chiropractic, the Gonstead Method, Dr. Bizjak, Dr. Justice, and all of their office information.

Family Chiropractic also has launched a new webpage www. movetowardwellness.com.

This webpage is dedicated to educating patients on a true wellness lifestyle.

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members of the community to communicate ideas and ask questions about the wellness lifestyle. Please feel free to visit this page and create a login profile and begin learning how to incorporate true wellness into your daily routine.

Thomas Edison once said “The doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will interest her or his patients in the care of the human frame, in a proper diet, and in the cause and prevention of disease.” As Thomas Edison so wisely said, the doctor of the future is one that focuses on prevention and wellness. If your family is not under any preventive health plan, the time to do so is now. You can decide right now what path to take. It is okay if you are presently on the wrong path, but if you stay there, you are in danger. You can get on the right path any time you choose. You can choose a life of drugs, sickness and disease, or you can choose a life of health, wellness and fulfillment. The greatest thing about it, is that the choice is YOURS. Have your family’s spine checked for Vertebral Subluxations today with Family Chiropractic Center! You’ll be glad you did.

Below is what Stacey Shoemaker, a current patient, has to say about her experience with Family Chiropractic Center.

Office hours for clients including pregnant women, children, and elderly are: MON 7:30am – 12:00pm & 3:00pm – 6:00pm TUES 3:00pm - 6:00pm WED 7:30am -12:00pm & 3:00pm – 6:00pm THURS 9:00am – 12:00pm & 3:00pm – 6:00pm FRI 7:30am – 12:00pm SERVICES AVAILABLE: • Chiropractic Care • Lifestyle and Wellness Advice • Massage Therapy- Halle Nero, L.M.T. 440-554-1832 Patient Therapeutic Benefits: • Increase blood circulation for better body health • Decreased muscle tension for a better movement • Increased oxygen absorptions for better energy • Increased release of endorphins for better wellbeing • Decreased blood pressure for better circulatory health • Increased muscular range of motion for better flexibility Affordable fee structures and hours to accommodate most schedules.

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BACK TO HEALTH AND A NEW YOU!

By: Stacey Shoemaker

What is the Gonstead System And How Does Family Chiropractic of Twinsburg Use It To Change Lives?

from carpal tunnel and very severe foot pain. All of these pains were greatly relieved. Such quick and powerful results were an unexpected delight!

range of motion, is unbelievable! There is a wealth of knowledge about proper function to be learned from the Family Chiropractic Center.

I have always been a naturopath. I am someone who looks into natural healing vs medicine and surgery. The pressure and irritation on my nerves had begun to target one whole side of my body Stacey Shoemaker because of a sports injury that had occurred four years ago. The sports injury prompted me to seek help from Family Chiropractic of Twinsburg. After four months of treatment, I am happy to report that my adjustments gave me a new body and a new me.

Since receiving treatment I have felt the comfort and the joy again of moving my body without strain. Fixing my spinal and hip alignments have relieved stiffness, headaches, moodiness, tingling, aches, and sharpness in my nerves in the upperright side of my back and neck. The pressure and irritation on my nerves seemed to move from my brain to my feet on one side of my body. I suffered

I took Dr. Bizjak’s advice about changing my diet. He wanted me to avoid foods that create inflammation such as sugar, white flour, processed foods, dairy, and chocolate. My energy is now free flowing. Dr. Bizjak and Dr. Justice have naturally helped to prevent further dysfunction and immobility. I am very pleased by their study of my x-rays to see exactly where I’ve needed to have some fine tuning, releasing my joints from uncomfortable positions. Their adjustments afforded me a vast improvement.

The office staff often welcomes entire families encouraging them to develop a healthy culture in their homes. Joy, Sue, and Susan get new patients started efficiently. They direct them into the proper care ranging from chiropractic subluxation, licensed massage therapy, and dry hydrotherapy.

The Family Chiropractic Center focuses on a whole body approach and uses the specialized form of care called, “The Gonstead Approach”. This uses x-ray, instrumentation, static/motion palpation, and visualization for the safest most effective techniques to monitor progress during corrective care treatments. For more information about understanding chiropractic care and the nervous system, they welcome all to sign up for the Get Well Faster Classes on Wednesday nights at 6:30.

Family members or spouses are recommended to come along to the classes in order to maximize patient treatments. Class members learn about weight management and general wellness practices.

The course emphasizes nutrition, exercise, and rest supporting optimal life force.

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Regarding health or concerns about how my body may feel from one day to another, both Dr. Paul W. Bizjak, and Dr. Daniel B. Justice, are very willing to answer questions. One of the most stunning results that I experience from this treatment is that the corrections in the neck, upper-back, feet, and hips have started to create a new muscle memory for my body. The knowledge that the doctors have given me about my body and about the way my bones need to move for a free www.summitcountywomensjournal.com

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By Kelly Bartlett Are you a busy professional woman who needs to look great everyday?

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Do you like to have volume at your crown but are tired of teasing and spraying?

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After years of listening to the concerns of clients with thinning hair we perfected fusion hair extensions, which are wonderful for adding length and thickness to thin hair.

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Why Namaste Yoga Studio?

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In our last issue, we featured the teachers of Namaste Yoga Studio & Shoppe in Sagamore Hills, Ohio, in an article called Women You Should Know. We recently asked some of the students at Namaste Yoga Studio & Shoppe why they practice at Namaste and what they like about their teachers. Read their responses and discover why Namaste Yoga Studio is a hidden treasure in our area.

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Are You a Target for a Burglar?

Having a home burglarized can be a traumatic experience. Losing the possessions, personal belongings and valuable keepsakes that you have worked a lifetime for can be heart wrenching. Being the victim of a theft can be a devastating occurrence, however, for most people the loss of property is secondary to the thought that someone has invaded their personal space - ripped through their drawers and closets, destroyed valuable keepsakes and wrecked havoc on their home. Losing the sense of safety that your home provides can be psychologically, emotionally and mentally disturbing. What can you do to help prevent this?

After dark, walk out to the street and look at your house from a thief ’s perspective. Are there places to hide?

Are there valuables in plain site? Do windows and doors appear to be unlocked and unsecure? Would it be an

“easy target” for a would-be thief? If so, following these simple suggestions can help make your home less attractive to criminals.

• Light up your property - front and back. Research indicates that lighting is one of the least expensive methods of crime control. Use timers to turn the lights on in different parts of the house at different times. Use motion detectors.

• Trim trees and shrubs that are close to the premises. Overgrown landscaping can provide a convenient place for burglars to hide.

• Do not tempt burglars by leaving yard equipment, ladders, bicycles and tools out where they can be seen.

• Have your newspapers and mail stopped when you go away.

• If you have an alarm system, use it all the time. Even if you leave the house ten to fifteen minutes, set the alarm.

• Exterior doors should be of solid construction with heavy duty deadbolts. Forty to seventy percent of all burglars enter the house through unlocked doors and windows.

the office of John D. Ferrero, Stark County Prosecuting Attorney at 330451-7888 and ask to speak to James Knight, Certified Crime Prevention Specialist, in the Victim/Witness Division.

• Use locks on windows or consider metal grates to make them harder to open. Make sure they can be opened from the inside in case of an emergency.

• Valuables such as jewelry, cameras, silver, firearms and cash along with other expensive items should be kept out of plain sight.

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By Sherri Bevan Walsh Summit County Prosecutor It’s no secret that I am a strong supporter of the Autism Society of Ohio. Since my oldest son was diagnosed with autism, I’ve immersed myself in autism awareness.

One of the things I’ve learned about autism is just how difficult it is for someone with autism to communicate with a stranger. But that isn’t a problem limited to those with autism.

There are many other conditions that would cause someone to have trouble communicating, including Down Syndrome, developmental and cognitive disabilities, dementia and Alzheimer’s.

It might not seem important that people with special needs or adults with dementia or Alzheimer’s be able

to communicate with strangers, but what if they get lost? How will they tell a police officer where they live or who to call? In 2006, a five-year-old boy with autism got lost and couldn’t tell the police his name or where he lived.

I tried to imagine my son in that position and realized that there were many children and adults in Summit County who would also be unable to communicate in a similar situation.

Through my involvement with the Autism Society, I learned about a database developed by the Pensacola Police Department that lists individuals with communication issues. If one of the people in the database is lost, law enforcement can search the database to find out where the person lives. With the Pensacola Police Department’s approval and assistance, I decided to replicate the database in Summit County.

The Take Me Home program was created in 2007 as a partnership between my office and the Summit County Sheriff ’s Office. There are approximately 1,300 individuals in the database, which lists a variety of physical attributes as well as emergency contacts and information specific to each individual. When someone who is registered with the program becomes lost, law enforcement can search the database to determine who the lost person is and whom to contact. Only law enforcement officers are able to access this database.

It’s a small step, but one that provides a sense of relief to those of us with a loved one in the program.

Sherri Bevan Walsh is Summit County Prosecutor. To learn more or register for the Take Me Home program, please

contact Leslie Knoblauch at (330) 643-2800 or knoblauch@prosecutor. summitoh.net.

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Doggy GoGo & Kitty GaGa An Extraordinary Pet Salon

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I was delighted to visit Doggy Go Go and Kitty Ga Ga over the weekend.

Wow! This is no ordinary pet grooming salon. The animals were literally breathtaking as they pranced into the waiting arms of their proud owners. This is as good as it gets in this field and I was really surprised at how reasonable the prices were. It was also a great shopping space for unusual gifts and gourmet items for pets. Let me tell you a little about it and about four women there that you should know.

Vivian Lee, the owener is a highly trained, award winning groomer, skilled in hand scissoring and trained by a world famous champion groomer. To Vivian, grooming dogs is an art.

Natalie is the first cat groomer in the state of Ohio who received the Master certification from the National Cat Grooming Institute of America. Monica is an animal rescuer and a well trained groomer. Her compassion enables her to offer extra help to special needs dogs. Sarah is a complete pet stylist and pet care specialist.

They quote on their website that “Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole – Roger Caras” At Doggy Go Go and Kitty Ga Ga they are getting more than a bath and a hair cut, they are getting all the love, attention and praise they deserve.

Doggy Go Go is getting new merchandise in each & every day for pets & pet

owners.. One of the products include the #1 selling pet product in the U.S right now, The Thundershirt which helps dogs with anxiety or fear of certain things such as thunderstorms or traveling.. Many other products include natural treats, dental health products, & plenty of grooming shampoos & tools to help maintain your pets pretty coat.

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Allen Theatre

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The transformational adaptive reuse of the historic Allen Theatre provides the new home for the Cleveland Play House, the nation’s first regional theatre company. In the first collaboration of its kind, PlayhouseSquare (the largest performing arts center outside of New York City), the Cleveland Play House (including the theatre masters program of Case Western Reserve University) and Cleveland State University collaborated to develop this unique repertoire theatre.

The multi-headed client team forged the partnerships, programmatic intersections, and operational synergies essential to the viability of cultural arts organizations and academic arts education in this challenging environment.

The Allen Theatre was built in 1921 as a 3,000 seat movie palace. After being spared from the wrecking ball in the 1970’s, and undergoing a $15M renovation that reduced the Allen to 2,500 seats, it reopened in 1998 as a venue for Broadway musicals. A few years later, the theatre industry changed and three out of four major Broadway producers went bankrupt or exited the business. The Allen Theatre was marginally utilized, not economically viable. The Cleveland Play House, located miles away, was wrestling with harsh economic realities and considering development of a new complex, while Cleveland State University (adjacent) was also in need of upgraded theatre facilities. Each of the three entities was a client of the architect who

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combined their agendas and programs to focus on the adaptive re-use of the Allen which would provide long-term economic benefits to the organizations as well as to this central, urban district.

The significant design challenge was to develop a “theatre within a theatre” (i.e. a very intimate contemporary 517-seat Main Stage within the volume of one of the largest theatres in America) while maintaining all of the historic features of the Allen.

The acoustic brief guided the design for repertoire theatre. Speech clarity without amplification was an important goal, but the historic Allen was too wide to support unamplified voice. Acoustic narrowing of the room was accomplished by developing new sidewalls and a “vineyard” concept of short height (pear-wood veneer) walls of the side boxes and cross aisle parapet to provide needed sound reflections.

The historic sidewalls of the lower orchestra level of the historic Allen Theatre each feature three backlit vitrines separated by pilasters. New side walls are inserted within the original, effectively narrowing the house by twenty feet. The upper portions of the new side walls are scrims of perforated metal that are graduated in openness as they ascend.

These scrims are selectively backed by acrylic, and thus are visually transparent (providing views to the historic sidewalls and illuminated vitrines) and partially acoustically opaque and shaped to reflect

sound to patrons both under and in the shallow balcony. During performance, light is subtracted from the vitrines in the historic sidewalls and the historic ceiling coves, converting these scrims to visually opaque forms, forcing a perceptual narrowing of space now transformed to an intimate, contemporary theatre.

Suspended ceiling panels conceal theatrical lighting positions and also direct sound energy, while affording glimpses of the historic upper ceiling. The seating is developed on a newly-formed orchestra and balcony level, and is no further than 55 feet to the fully equipped proscenium stage of the Allen Theatre.

The materials of the new theatre are confined within a very narrow palette that borrows from but does not compete with the aggressive decorative scheme of the historic shell. An objective of the design was to create a dramatic tension between the old and the new that also symbolizes the attitude of the Cleveland Playhouse in its contemporary, artistic interpretation of older scripts that comprise a significant portion of its repertoire. This tension between contemporary and legacy design and theatre is also to be found in healthy urban environments where legacy institutions and architecture are found co-exist, complement, and compete with contemporary initiatives. The project also developed new infrastructure and performer and stage support, as well as public amenities. The original sloped theatre underbalcony area was redeveloped into a (cobalt hue) lounge

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and (amber hue) pre-function spaces for lectures and other events. During the planning phases, specific goals were discussed to minimize new construction areas for public spaces. This strategy was a deliberate decision to capitalize on the other amenities (restrooms, bar, etc) already present in the existing lobby of the Allen Theatre.

The project incorporates green building concepts designed for LEEDNC certification. The most significant sustainable design initiative is the reuse and revitalization of an underutilized theatre within the PlayhouseSquare District. The theatre was designed with sustainable integrated technology, including digital technology distribution and CAT6 infrastructure that reduce conduit runs, cable infrastructure, and installation labor resulting in less waste of materials and avoidance of hazardous materials. Equipment already installed in the existing facility but beyond useful life for this application was recycled.

Some scavenged equipment within the Playhouse Square complex that was still functional was reused in the new theatre.

The architect’s integrated technology also required the AV contractor to provide shop drawings electronically for review and in the field. These guidelines follow the Sustainable Technologies Environmental Program (STEP) rating system. Packing and construction material was managed to avoid waste and avoid landfill.

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Now you can shop in your closet and hers!

By Sandra Lee Whenever I ask anyone to recommend a consignment shop, the first name that comes up is Gerri’s closet. Gerri won the 2007 Akron Beacon Journal Best award and has won recognition in other publications as well, but there is no word like “word of mouth” and people are always bringing her name up to me. “You’d love her stuff!” they shout. Women know I have a passion for fashion and a tendency to shop too much.

I often advise myself and my girlfriends to “Shop in your closet!

You have lots of stuff in there!”

But, girl, if you’re anything like me, dressing up is one of the most creative and satisfying experiences of your life! And at Gerri’s closet, I can indulge this passion without abusing my budget. Gerri has been stocking her consignment closet for fourteen years and doubled her size three years ago at her new location at 4195 Massillon Rd. in the Green Plaza in Green.

Gerri started as a buyer and was in retail management. Her new location has taken her shop up a notch. You feel like you’re in a fine boutique with high ceilings, a beautiful chandelier, a cool, hip style and a staff of fashion consultants who offer a unique level of customer service. Look for fashion shows and events on line and schedule shopping parties at the store.

This spring, Gerri is featuring great clothing, handbags, accessories, shoes, and small home décor items. Get on her e mail list and join me in shopping not only in our closets but in Gerri’s huge, spectacular closet too.

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New Year, New You!

By Sandra Lee What’s new at Twila’s Treasures? Curvey Chic and Savvy Petite. Great clothing and accessories for every woman- big and small…short and tall and everything between. Be sure to check out the completely renovated back building addition to the “treasure house”. You will find a new line of plus size and petite fashions for women. Of course she still has a full house of regular sizes too. Remember the last time I went shopping there I said: I’m going back for more!

What’s New at Twila’s Treasures?

Well good luck at Twila’s Treasures because I bought a whole lot of stuff and I’m going back for more! What a treasure hunt it was! I bought five stunning purses,…one of them was a Mary Francis Bag! Wait until I tell my cousin, Julie. Julie collects Mary Francis bags. I know they go for about $300 or more and I got one at Twila’s Treasures for about $30! Then I found a gorgeous dress, a smart pair of brand new heels, and two fabulous tops, one all black sequin with a portrait neck and long sleeves. I would have paid a fortune for it at Sax or Nordstroms. I had so much fun shopping and there was so much to choose from!

This darling, old, grey house at 2597 E. Aurora Rd (Rt.82) in Twinsburg is packed with Twila’s treasures. The house was purchased at auction by Laurie Burnett.

Laurie was a nurse but her true calling was to run her own consignment establishment and one day she just wrote down her dream, naming the shop after her

Curvey Chic & Savvy Petite mother, Twila and then magically found this great house at a great price and the rest is history. Laurie’s husband and sister helped to make her dream come true.

Lucky me and lucky you because this is a place you have to see!

You can find womens, junior and plus size clothing, accessories, furniture and many top brand names and designers.

You will see Ann Taylor, Chico’s, Talbots, Liz Claiborne, Jones of New York and more. Twila’s is also an outlet for the very popular Miche Purse as advertised on Home Shopping. Great for traveling as the covers fold flat.

P.S. If you can’t find anything at Twila’s Treasures, then you are just not looking!!!

GO The trick is to budget at least an hour to shop. This is a hunt well worth your best shopping skill. I’ve scheduled a holiday shopping spree at Twila’s the first week of December. Move over Santa!

Repurpose, reuse, recycle! Twila’s receives new consignment merchandise weekly. Drop in just to shop or call for an appointment to meet with Twila’s staff. Your gently used clothing and no longer needed furniture may be an opportunity for cash!.

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This Christmas Season – Consider Buying Locally and Using Local Service Businesses It is no secret that the economy and stock market have been volatile this year, and Shopping for bargains will make the difference to help shoppers spend less this year. You may have noticed that The National Retail Chains and National Service Providers and have increased their Ads and Sales to entice buyers to take advantage of these lower prices on those must have electronic items.

Why not think “Outside the Box” this Christmas? Instead of By: Dee Siegferth The Milestone Center spending all of your money buying from the big retail chains this for Retirement & Estate year, consider buying locally! You could purchase gift certificates Planning, LLC for your loved ones or friends from local businesses, such as: gym 330-644-0284 memberships, car washes, snow plowing, spas, restaurants, or themilestonecenter.com local bakeries to name a few. You could even make plan gift giving with gift certificates to attend future local events with your friends

or family. Your local entertainment section of the newspapers or TV stations’ websites post community events, such as plays, musicals, and festivals. At our local business at the Milestone Center, we encourage parents and grandparents to give the gift of contributing to their children, grandchildren, nieces’ or nephews’ education fund for their future careers. How about thinking local for your gift giving and give our local economy a boost, and buy creative Christmas gifts for your loved ones and friends?

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By T.M. Boling Moving is one of life’s more stressful events, which makes choosing the right company to assist you a very, very important decision. Trust me when I tell you – choose carefully, choose Hammond Movers. This is a family business built on a solid foundation of honesty, reliability, professionalism, and satisfied customers. It is obvious from the moment they answer the phone that they are proud of their name and reputation and your satisfaction is their goal. Our

family recently found ourselves in the unfortunate position of having to move on short notice, and sadly, amidst the passing of one of our dear parents. A family friend recommended Lenora and Dave at Hammond Movers and after having compared their rates, customer service policies, and client reviews, we hired them. This staff was nothing but professional from the moment I called to inquire about rates and availability, to the closing of the truck door after the last load of a 2 day move. They accommodated a last minute, but necessary, change in dates graciously.

They showed up on time, prepared for an 8 hour day, but stayed on for a 10 hour day.

And then they came back for another 10 hours of back breaking work the second day. No matter how many times I asked for

a box to be relocated, or a couch to be moved to a different corner of the room, I never experienced a complaint, cross word, or sideward glance. The three man team sent to us conducted themselves like gentleman, and for two days, they treated our family like they were helping their best friend move. They made sure to lay cloth on clean carpets and wear shoe covers where appropriate. They carefully tended to our precious items, and gently maneuvered large furniture so as not to damage the furniture or walls, woodwork or floors. They followed instructions on boxes so that each one was where I needed it to be when I began to unpack. It was the attention to these details that made a difficult move easier for us. But the best part was yet to come. At the end of the second day my husband and I dragged out tired souls to a bedroom where we expected to collapse onto a set of mattresses

on the floor. Really, assembling the bed and locating the box of linens could wait for tomorrow.

To our delight, Hammond Movers had the bed assembled…with our box of linens placed right on top. Was I grateful? Absolutely!

Did I sleep well knowing I had chosen the best movers in Northeast Ohio? You bet! Let me tell you this…I have hired many service providers in my 23 years as a homeowner; carpet cleaners, appliance repairman, window installers, painters, landscapers… you name it. Some have been good, and some have been a dis-

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For over 30 years, Jewelry Art has been Northeast Ohio’s trusted source for truly innovative jewelry design. Our philosophy of unique, personal design and impeccable craftsmanship distinguish a custom Jewelry Art creation from all others.

Whether you are restyling an heirloom or creating a new one, every detail is carefully planned and meticulously executed.

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Enough is as Good as a Feast: Finding the Space Between Feast and Famine

By Amanda E. Vajskop

I was born in the early 80’s, so when I was little, VCR’s were just starting to become a household item. My parents tell me that they ran about $500.00 or so, so when we got one, it was a pretty big deal.

One of the first tapes they got for me was Mary Poppins and I loved it. I watched it over and over, literally until the tape broke. And when the tape broke, I cried until we got a new one. And then I wore that tape almost all the way out. I still have that second Mary Poppins, actually. I watch it pretty sparingly now, so as not to break it again, and when I do watch it, it’s like I’m a 3-year-old again. I’m certainly not ashamed to say that I was watching it recently and something really stuck out to me this time.

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preferences at all. I figure if I can get a pound of ground chuck for the same price or less as a few nice steaks, I’m going to go with the ground chuck. Not because I like it necessarily, but because I can have more for less. And doesn’t it make sense to spend as little as possible.

On the other end of the spectrum I see things on TV like the show Hoarders, in which I see people who spend their lives accumulating so much stuff that they end up literally buried in it. People who believe that gobs of moldy food and piles of trash have value and should be kept in I’m like this with clothing, too. If I need the house. This is certainly not healthy. a pair of shoes, for instance, I always look In my line of work, I come into contact for the cheapest pair, telling myself that with certain individuals who literally maybe I’ll buy a nice pair when I have cannot stop spending money. Who always enough money. The weird thing about need one more thing or a better version of this is that I’m not poor at all. Having something. They feel entitled to whatever just done my taxes, I am celebrating my they want, in as large a quantity as they second year as a single person in the work want, whenever they want. This isn’t force living above the poverty line. You’d healthy either. think that this would make me feel like So where, as a culture or as individuals, splurging, but it doesn’t. It makes me feel do we find a happy medium? Perhaps frightened of losing what I have. And certain 29-year-olds find it in viewing having admitted that in print, I have to Mary Poppins. Perhaps by indulging in acknowledge that this isn’t necessarily moderation, I can prevent myself from healthy (though I think I’ve known that all feeling deprived without treading into along). the dangerous territory of being buried

There is a scene in which Mary Poppins, a magical nanny, has just gotten home from a day of fantastic adventure with her two charges, Jane and Michael Banks.

The children are terribly excited and keep asking her for more. They’ve had a Come to think of it, I’m like this wonderful time and they don’t want it to with most things. As I was moving this end. Her reply to this? “Enough is as good last time, I found myself donating and as a feast.” throwing away everything that I didn’t I’m sure my interpretation of this is need immediately and almost everything colored not only by our present economic that wasn’t nailed down. My fiancé even state, but also by my own stinginess. I tried to dissuade me when I was throwing am, by nature, a very frugal person. I find away things like clothes I still wear and that at the grocery store, for instance, I things we actually need. I had gone to one don’t have a brand preference pretty much end of the spectrum and it took another any of the time and I find also, that I person to make me step back and realize it. don’t necessarily allow myself to have any 28

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alive in mounds of stuff or overextending myself by always chasing the bigger, better thing. Perhaps as a culture, we can benefit from striving to live well, without living greedily. I think that’s what Mary Poppins meant when she was talking to Jane and Michael. That it is important to indulge – to have adventures, whatever that means to any one of us – and it is equally important to know when to stop. Enough is, indeed, as good as a feast.

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