march madness…• lumineers • botox • dermal fillers - restylane & juvederm 440-892-1810...

660 Dover Center Road

Bay Village, Ohio

440-835-9011

come see our

dancing

Leprechaun

Breakfast, Lunch &

Dinner Specials

• Green Eggs Ham

• Green Egg Corned Beef

• Omelets

• Dublin Corned Beef Philly

• Corned Beef Sandwiches

• Corned Beef Dinners

Happy St. Patrick’s Day

The Villager Newspaper

Find us on

Facebook

www.TheVillagerNewspaper.comView Newspaper Pages Online • Photo Galleries

• Archives • Advertising Info

see page 3

Feed the Hungry?Shelter the Homeless?

Care for the Sick?see pages 8 & 9

Would you like to

“Celebrate the Power“Celebrate the Power“Celebrate the Power“Celebrate the Power“Celebrate the Powerof Community”of Community”of Community”of Community”of Community”

Complimentary Copy

With God, all things are possible....

Volume 17 Issue 11

March 17 - 23, 2011

www.TheVillagerNewspaper.com

ST. JOHN MEDICAL CENTERPULSE

SPECIAL SECTION

Rocky River High boys basketball coach MichaelMurray celebrates as he cuts down the net after leadingthe Pirates to the Div. II district basketball championshipat Westlake last Saturday. In his first year as head of theRiver boys program, Murray has led the Pirates to a 21-2 record. Murray moved to the River boys program thisseason after heading the girls team for 13 years, postingan 82-16 record his last four years.

March Madness…

Continued on page 2

VILLAGER BEATContinued from page 4

with cell phones, tweets, and email, the whole concept ofworrying about a 25 cent toll call now seems a littleludicrous, let alone depending on land lines for phoneservice. But that is the way it was! Still, it seems like justyesterday when families debated heavily about movingacross the county line simply because it would cost themthe price of a toll call to talk to mom in Westlake!

Happy Birthday toBradley Bay Health CenterAssisted Living residentGenevieve Reminder!

Genevieve celebratedher 100th birthday atBradley Bay two weeks ago,capped by a city pro-clamation presented by LawDirector Gary Ebert.

Born March 8, 1911 inCleveland, Genevieveattended Catholic schoolsin Cleveland throughout hereducation. After high schoolshe worked at Ohio Bell andretired in 1976 at the end ofa 46-year career. In 1949,she married Leo Reminder,her husband for 19 years.

After Genevieve retiredshe was active in manyorganizations. Shevolunteered at the gift shopat St. Augustine Manor for29 years.

She came to live atBradley Bay AssistedLiving last year.

Genevieve has manydevoted nieces andnephews, and many friendsat Bradley Bay.

Happy Birthday Genevieve!Happy Birthday Genevieve!Happy Birthday Genevieve!Happy Birthday Genevieve!Happy Birthday Genevieve!

PASS THE BISCUITS: Long ago, mom sometimesliked to make breakfast food for dinner every now and then.One night when she had made breakfast after a long, hardday at work mom placed a plate of eggs, sausage, andextremely burned biscuits in front of dad. All dad did wasreach for his biscuit, smile at mom and ask me how our daywas at school. Mom apologized to dad for burning thebiscuits. He said: “Honey, I love burned biscuits.” Laterthat night, when asked if he really liked his biscuits burned,he wrapped us in his arms and said, “Your momma put in along hard day at work today and she’s real tired. Andbesides... a burnt biscuit never hurt anyone!” Life is full of

imperfect things... and imperfect people.No one is the best at hardly anything,and we all forget birthdays andanniversaries just like everyone else.How about learning to accept eachother’s faults and choosing to celebrateeach others differences as one of themost important keys to creating ahealthy, growing, and lastingrelationship? So...please pass thebiscuits. And yes, the burned one willdo just fine. Life is too short to wakeup with regrets... Love the people whotreat you right and forget about the oneswho don’t. Enjoy Life Now - It HasAn Expiration Date!

MORE NUMBERS: WesternCuyahoga County and eastern LorainCounty grew significantly in the decadesince the 2000 census. Westlake todayshows a population of 32,729, a growthof about 1,000 residents since posting apopulation total of 31,719 in 2000. Ineastern Lorain County, where lots ofgreen space remained for building, theincreases are huge. Avon Lake todayshows a population of 22,581. In 2000,the population was18,145. Avon alsoshowed lots of growth. The 2010 Avonpopulation grew to 21,193 in 2010 from11,446 in 2000. The City of Cleveland,in dipping below 400,000 for the firsttime, showed a 17 per cent decline inpopulation. But further west, our outerring suburbs tended to grow. BayVillage’s population was 16,087 in 2000and lost 436 residents in the followingdecade. Likewise, Rocky River, anotherof the built-out communities, fell slightlyfrom 20,735 to 20,213. The populationof the entire United States is 308,745,538.

FLOOD FACTS: Heavy storms inthe past month meant lots of basement

flooding. There are ways to cope. The Westlake EngineeringDepartment has compiled a brochure that offers an explanationof Westlake sewer systems and other information that mayhelp prevent or solve problems with water in basements.

To access this brochure,please visit the city website atwww.cityofwestlake.org/pdfs/EngineeringConstructionDetails/WetFloodedBasementBrochure.pdf

For on on-line version of the brochure. You will find lotsof information that may be useful to you no matter where youlive as you seek to understand and control basement waterwoes. Or, you can call the City of Westlake at (440) 617-4145to get a copy.

The brochure explains how city sewer and drainagesystems work, and offers tips on the workings of stand pipes,sump pumps and back water valves – well worth reading ifyou wish to guard against future basement water infiltration.

The city will also host a flood information meeting, mostlyto address Ward 4 issues,on March 24 at 6 p.m. to be conductedWard 4 Councilman Michael O’Donnell and City EngineerRobert Kelly.

- THE VILLAGER - March 17 - 23, 2011

Irish Dancers For Guild MeetingHoly Spirit Parish Ladies Guild will meet Thurs., March

17 in Ft. Mosovsky Hall, 410 Lear Rd. at 7 p.m. The programfor the evening is Irish Dancers from Burke School of Dance.Come and enjoy some Irish music with the dancing. Membersare all welcome to come. Anyone needing a ride , please call440-933-3387

The Publisher is privileged to revise or reject any advertisement which is deemedobjectionable, either in subject matter or phraseology, or opposed to public policy orthe policy of the paper. The Publisher shall not be held responsible for typographicalerrors except to adjust the charge for the first insertion only, by a space credit (inexcess of contract) to be used the following issue. Errors must be reported immediatelyand space credit will be limited to such portion of advertisement as may have beenrendered valueless by the error. Please check your advertisement and in the event oferror notify the paper. The Publisher will, upon request, furnish Advertiser with a letterso worded as to relieve the Advertiser from responsibility for the error. The Publisherdoes not assume responsibility for an error in an advertisement other than the abovestated.

The Villager welcomes letters to the Editor as well as newsitems. Please send all information by e-mail or typed. You

must include your name, address, phone number andsignature for verification. All items should be sent to :

TTTTThe he he he he VVVVVillaillaillaillaillagggggererererer,,,,, 26915 26915 26915 26915 26915 WWWWWestwestwestwestwestwood Rd.,ood Rd.,ood Rd.,ood Rd.,ood Rd., Suite Suite Suite Suite Suite A-1,A-1,A-1,A-1,A-1, WWWWWestlakestlakestlakestlakestlakeeeee,,,,, OH 44145 OH 44145 OH 44145 OH 44145 OH 44145

Publisher: Villager PressPhone: 440-899-9277 • FAX: 440-899-192926915 Westwood Rd., Suite A-1, Westlake, OH 44145

E-Mail Address: [email protected]: TheVillagerNewspaper.com

The Villager is a newspaper of general circulation in Westlake, Bay Village, RockyRiver, Lakewood, Avon Lake, Avon, Sheffield, N. Ridgeville, Fairview Park, N.

Olmsted & Olmsted Falls. The Villager is published every other Thursday of eachmonth, 24 times a year. Subscriptions are $24/year.

Send news items, classifieds, advertising and articles to:THE VILLAGER • 26915 Westwood Rd., Suite A-1

Westlake, OH 44145Deadline for all items is the Friday before

publication.Opinions reflected in this newspaper arenot necessarily those of the management.

©2011 The Villager. All rights reserved

THE

VILLAGER

27239 Wolf Road

Bay Village, OH 44140

Louis J. Malcmacher, DDS MAGDDrs. Gross, Malcmacher, Thaler & Associates, Inc.

Our Services Include:• General & Restorative Dentistry

• Cosmetic Dentistry

• Teeth Whitening

• One-Hour Whitening

• Crowns • Bridges

• Periodontal Treatment

• Root Canal Therapy

• Lumineers

• Botox

• Dermal Fillers - Restylane & Juvederm

440-892-1810

by Dr. Louis Malcmacher of The Healthy Smile

Jim Sgro - Owner

440-871-0899620 Dover Center Rd.

Bay Village, Ohio

Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Saturday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Closed Sunday

While we allunderstand the importanceof saving for retirement, itis not always easy findingthe money to fund youraccounts. However, 2011offers an intriguing op-portunity. Thanks tolegislation signed into lawlast year, most Americansare seeing a 2% increase intheir paychecks. The newrule calls for a one-year “taxholiday” by reducing SocialSecurity payroll taxes from

6.2% to 4.2% of the first$106,800 of earned income.

If you’ve been able tolive without this income inthe past, consider takingadvantage of this op-portunity by bumping upyour contribution per-centage by 2% and directingthe one-year savings intoyour retirement plan.

A 2% tax cut for anindividual making $85,000a year equals about $32 a

Rejoice all readers of TheVillager because winter is almostdone. In my mind there are only threemonths of winter, so we have only alittle more time to go and then springwill be right around the corner.

Time really passes us by andreally does seem to fly, doesn’t it? Ireally had that feeling the last fewdays when I was seeing patients inthe office. We regularly get patientsthat will wait longer than their six-month check up appointment should be. People will tell methat haven’t seen a dentist for 12 or 18 months or maybe twoto three years, etc. Well, I had a few new patients in oneweek who have waited over 20 years to come back to thedentist – none related either. They all were quite young - notmore than 40-50 years old. It was interesting to hear theirstories because it wasn’t necessarily a matter of finances, butjust a matter of taking the time. For one patient, if somethingin his mouth bothered him, he would wait, and soon he wasn’tpaying any attention to it because broken teeth became normalfor him. Another patient thought maybe teeth got better bythemselves. The other patient could feel the crumbling teethas they were disintegrating, but being an eternal optimist,just thought that everything will be ok.

Well, unfortunately, all is not ok. Broken, crumblingteeth are not the norm. Now they must begin somecomprehensive, long-term treatment to restore the functionof their mouths and their smiles.

Had they just come in 10 years ago or once every fewyears, most of their dental problems could have been adverted.(Know that we always recommend check-ups twice per year).The thing about broken teeth and most dental problems isthat they do not get better by themselves, as much as wewould wish them to do so. They need to be taken care of.The problems will not go away. It will always get worse andmore costly if you try to just wait out a dental problem. Manypeople also make the mistake that if it is a back tooth, it

Stop Waiting......really doesn’t matter thatmuch because it doesn’tshow when they smile. Yourback teeth support your headand neck. When you beginto lose back teeth, the middleand lower parts of your facebegin to get scrunchedtogether to give you a mucholder look than you may beand then it starts to throw offyour facial muscles whichare also connected to theneck and back muscles.

Your mouth is notdisconnected from the rest ofyour body and it can becrucial to your overallstability and overall health.In addition, to that, withoutyour back teeth, the frontteeth are now doing doubleduty, of not only biting intothings, but also doing thechewing, which the backteeth are made to do. Yourfront teeth then begin to

separate, chip and breakbecause they are really notmade for heavy dutychewing.

Simple advice that Igive to people all the timewho call me for a bedsideconsult on their dentalproblems – go see a dentist.No dentist can treat theseproblems over the phone andyou can’t just prescribe a pillto fix most dental problems.There have been majoradvances in dentistry overthe past years – but we stillneed the patient to come intothe office to fix theproblems!

We are here to help youfix any of your dentalproblems and to serve yourdental needs. Call us todayat 440-892-1810 for a freeconsultation – we are here tohelp you smile.

By Chip Krueger at Stifel NicolausTax Holiday

Continued on page 5


All Services Free and Confidential

Pregnant? You Have Options.• Pregnancy tests• Limited ultrasound for pregnancy

confirmation• Pregnancy options information• Parent/Partner support available• Pregnancy loss support

This center does not perform or refer for abortions.

364 Griswold RoadElyria, OH 44035440-284-1010

www.cornerstoneamongwomen.orgwww.northcoastphc.org

Charles Liptak Const.Charles Liptak Const.Charles Liptak Const.Charles Liptak Const.Charles Liptak Const.“Anything Under The Son”“Anything Under The Son”“Anything Under The Son”“Anything Under The Son”“Anything Under The Son”

YOU DON’T NEED A DOZEN SPECIALISTS TO

GET THE JOBS DONE!

PROFESSIONAL HANDYMAN SERVICE

440-933-7436Cell 440-258-7136

CALL & ASKRepair • Remodel • Maintain

• Insurance Claims

• Complete Carpentry• Electrical & Plumbing• Roofing & Masonry• Drywall & Painting• Siding & Soffits (All Types)• Pressure Cleaning & Seal Coating• Gutter & Downspout Maintenance• Hardware Of Any Kind• Flooring Installation• Water Damage Repair• Scheduled Maintenance

Licensed & Insured

“Anything Under The Son”“Anything Under The Son”“Anything Under The Son”“Anything Under The Son”“Anything Under The Son”

Richard & Ruth ZieganPlease Join With The Ziegan Family To Wish Them

Happy & Wonderful Birthdays, Today & Many Years To Come.

May God Bless You & Keep You. With All Our Love, Your Family

Son Robert Ziegan, Wife Sue ZieganGrandson Rick Ziegan, Wife Erin Ziegan

Great Granddaughters Ava & Ashley ZieganGrandsons Tom, & Jon Ziegan

Daughter Linda Thomas, Husband, Dave ThomasSon David Ziegan, Wife Pam Ziegan

Grandson Greg ZieganDaughter Peggy Clum, Husband Chuck Clum

Grandsons Bill & Mike ClumSon Bill Ziegan

Grandson Jimmy Ziegan & Granddaughter Jenna Ziegan

week in savings. That addsup to $1700 a year.Assuming that an individualis 35 years old and re-directsthe savings into a retirementaccount with a hypotheticalaverage annual return of7%, that one-time $1700investment could grow tomore than $14,800 by theage of 67. Of course, thelevel your tax savings from2011 reaches depends onseveral factors, includinghow much extra you arecontributing, how you investthe money, and how longyou have until retirement.

If this year ’s “taxholiday” inspires you tocontinue saving that same2% going forward, you canpotentially greatly impactyour retirement savings.

For example, assume a

hypothetical investment of$32/week, or $1700 a year,in a tax-deferred retirementaccount. Here are variousoutcomes based on ahypothetical 7% annualaverage return.

In 10 years theinvestment could grow to$24,662




This example is forillustration purposes onlyand does not reflect theperformance of any specificinvestment. There are noguarantees that a consistentrate of return can beachieved.

You are working hard

to reach your retirementgoals. Use this uniqueopportunity to help get youthere. If you have anyquestions about thisopportunity or yourretirement plan in general,please give me a call.

Chip Krueger is aSenior Vice President/Investments with Stifel,Nicolaus & Company,Incorporated, memberSIPC and New York StockExchange, Inc. He can becontacted in the Westlakeoffice at (440) 835-4170.

Tax HolidayContinued from page 4


LakeShore UnitedMethodist Church, 33119Electric Blvd in Avon Lake,Christian EducationDepartment is offering anopportunity to help thefamilies in Japan.

UMCOR’s (UnitedMethodist Committee onRelief) two relief supplywarehouses are asking

Lake Shore UMC Health Kit Campaign to Help Japanpeople tohelp providehealth kits that can be sentto earthquake-devastatedJapan.

UMCOR and theGeneral Board of GlobalMinistries are workingthrough relief and churchpartners in Japan to respondto requests for providingimmediate assistance and

long-term rehabilitation.These partners includeGlobal Medic, the UnitedChurch of Christ in Japan,the National ChristianCouncil in Japan, andothers.

Pacific Emergency,Advance #3021317, is the

United Methodist channelfor contributions. Onehundred percent of each giftsupports relief efforts, andgenerous gifts will supportthe rebuilding of com-

Continued on page 6

If you are looking for aConstruction Loan, pleasecall First Federal Savings ofLorain in Avon.

Michelle Nowlin andLisa Matusak are pleased toassist you with the financialtools you need to help yourproject come to life.

“Maybe you alreadyown your own land or youhave your eye on a piece ofland. We can help withthat,” said Lisa, loan officerand also a fourth-generationAvon resident who enjoys

First Federal Savings of Lorain….Your Choice for

Construction Loans

Lisa Matusak Michelle Nowlinseeing client dreams cometo life.

“Our rates are verycompetitive,” addsMichelle, branch managerat the Avon office located at36690 Detroit Road. “Andwe are very, verycompetitive with regard toclosing costs and zero pointoptions.”

“We have one set ofclosing costs that occurswhen you apply for the loan.Then there are no additionalclosing costs,” said Lisa.

“These one-time costs coverall inspections, disburse-ments and payments. Andwe automatically role youinto your permanent financeprogram, and there is no feefor that.

“There is just a lot ofbuilt-in value.”

With loans based onappraised values ofproperty, people who havebuilt-in equity with landalready owned may have anadvantage. So might thosewho work in trades or areable to handle projectmanagement.

“Or you can use yourown builder,” said Lisa.

Both Lisa and Michellefind a lot of personalsatisfaction in bringingconstruction loans to folkswithin the community. It isbanking with a home-towntouch!

“There is a lot ofsatisfaction in knowing thatyou might help a clientrealize their dream,” saidLisa.

For questions or toschedule a loan interview,please phone MichelleNowlin at (440) 934-3340or Lisa Matuszak at (440)282-6705.


munities, including thereconstruction of homes andplaces of worship.

The kits, valued atabout $12 per kit, containeverything from towels andwashcloths to sterilebandages and bar soap.They will be distributed tothose who have been forcedto leave their homes as aresult of the recent disaster.

For individuals orgroups that want tocontribute basic necessities,UMCOR requests that thefollowing NEW items beplaced in a sealed one-gallon plastic bag.

1 hand towel (15" x 25"up to 17" x 27". No kitchentowels.

1 washcloth1 comb (large and

sturdy, not pocket-sized)1 nail file or fingernail

clippers (no emery boardsor toenail clippers)

1 bath-size bar of soap(3 oz. and up)

1 toothbrush (singlebrushes only in originalwrapper, no child-sizebrushes)

6 adhesive plastic stripsterile bandages

$1.00 to purchasetoothpaste

(NOTE: Toothpaste ispurchased in bulk to beadded to health kits toensure that the product doesnot expire before they aresent.)

Because the emergencykits are carefully planned tomake them usable in thegreatest number ofsituations and strict rulesgovern product entry intointernational countries,UMCOR requires that thekits contain only therequested items – nothingmore.

Important KitAssembly Information

All items included inkits must be NEW items.

All emergency kits arecarefully planned to makethem usable in the greatestnumber of situations. Sincestrict rules often governproduct entry intointernational countries, it isimportant that kits containonly the requested items-nothing more.

Do NOT include anypersonal notes, money oradditional materials in thekits. These things must bepainstakingly removed andwill delay the shipment.

If you have anyquestions, please contactLinda Below @[email protected], or viaphone 440-933-8810.

Kits can be dropped offat the church office.

Lake Shore UMC Health KitCampaign to Help Japan

Continued from page 5

Experience an after-noon of Victorian-styleentertainment at the annual

Bay Village Historical Society Victorian TeaBay Village Historical Society Victorian TeaBay Village Historical Society Victorian TeaBay Village Historical Society Victorian TeaBay Village Historical Society Victorian TeaBay Village HistoricalSociety Victorian Tea, Apr.16, 2 p.m., at Dwyer

Memorial Senior Center,300 Bryson Lane. Bringyour daughters, grand-

daughters or little friendsage five and above. Dollsare also invited. The funincludes tea andrefreshments, a create-your-own hat contest withprizes and a drawing for an

American Girl doll. Dollclothes by Carol Major willbe available for purchase.Afternoon party dress orVictorian attire issuggested. Admission is$20 for adults and $10 for

children. All proceedsbenefit Rose Hill Museumand the Reuben OsbornLearning Center. PhoneCarole Roske at (440) 871-4797 for requiredreservations.

Ronald Puzzitello FineHomes has a better idea forthe good life! It is all aboutcreating quality space thatmeans quality time for yourlife at home.

“It is all about creating‘gathering places.’” SaidPuzzitiello. “Whether it is anewer concept for the greatroom indoors, or theoutdoor spot where familiesand friends get together, thebetter idea for home designtoday is creating spaceswhere people connect.”

A decade ago,sprawling landscapes andhuge square foot homesdominated the upscaleneighborhoods.

“Today, thehomeowner is no longerlooking for 6,000 squarefoot interiors and 10 roomswhere people never see eachother, or massive,maintenance-heavy yards.”Said Puzzitello.

“We have recreated theconcept of quality space.Indoors, that meanswelcoming gathering areasaround functional kitchen,family room, and greatroom designs. Outdoors, itmeans the central gatheringarea where families canactually enjoy theirproperties and one anotherwith some relaxedintimacy.”

C o n s t r u c t i o nManagement

C o n s t r u c t i o nManagement is also aspecialty. “We can manageyour project no matterwhere it is,” said Puzzitiello.“We offer the entire rangeof construction/design/buildoption and can take theclient through the wholeprocess.

“Today’s buildingtrends with financing andnew home constructionhave created opportunitiesfor many homeowners andbuilders who are looking atbuilding on their own lots,remodeling and/or reno-vating. We are fullydiversified for these optionsas well.”These concepts arefueled by “green” designsthat incorporate efficientwater heaters and furnaces,solar amenities andmaintenance friendlylandscapes.

Ronald Puzzitiello FineHomes has the lineage as theWest Shore leader inresidential development.Ronald is Vice President ofHennie Homes andconnected to four gen-erations of Puzzitiellobuilding tradition in trustedWest Shore residentialconstruction.

With Ronald PuzzitelloFine Homes now bringingrevolutionary concepts tobetter ideas for the good life

Ronald Puzzitiello Fine Homes…..A Better Idea for the Good Life!

within the Bella Terrasection of Westlake, now isthe time to plan for the best

in upscale new homeconstruction. Call RonaldPuzzitiello at (440) 821-9218.


Ron Puzzitiello can manage your project no matterwhere it is.


Join the mission of The Community West Foundation to advance the health and well being of our community. At atime when there is so much need, the Foundation is helping others through grants, donations and service. Won’t you joinus and help those less fortunate. A donation to the Community West Foundation stays right in our community and helpsour neighbors most in need. Contact the Community West Foundation at 216-476-7060 or visitwww.communitywestfoundation.org for more information.

to advance the health and well being of our community.

Join the Mission ofCommunity West Foundation

Caring For Our NeighborsThis past year Community West Foundation gave $3,350,716 to our community, supporting Fairview and

Lutheran Hospitals and charitable organizations providing direct service to the needy. Here are someexamples of the important ways Community West Foundation impacts our community.

The doors are always open at St. Paul’s Community Church, a congregation with adistinguished history and deep commitment to the urban community in which it is located.Community West Foundation’s grant of $20,000 for the Outreach Center/Emergency Assistance

Program assisted with food, clothing,transportation, hospitality and much more asclients moved from crisis to stability. The touchand the presence of God working is seen at St. Paul’shelping the struggling families, the working poor,seniors on fixed incomes, veterans, people withdisabilities and those who are homeless.

St. Paul’s Community Church has been a symbolof hope and compassion in Cleveland for manyyears, offering nourishment for the spirit as wellas the body.

Sadly, Thanksgiving is only another day toworry about the next meal for some in ourcommunity. These people know the truemeaning of hunger.

Community West Foundation joined forceswith the Hunger Network of GreaterCleveland and funded $19,500 for the WestSide Holiday Initiative to make ThanksgivingDay special for thousands of our neighborsgoing without a holiday meal. In 2010, over5,461 families came to the West Side HungerCenters to receive a Thanksgiving meal,complete with turkey and all the trimmings.The Hunger Network is one of the mostextensive emergency hunger relief programsin Cuyahoga County and dispenses 75% of all food in Cuyahoga County directly into the hands ofthose in need.

It is hard to believe, but withinour own community people go tobed hungry every night.

Community West Foundationsupports and contributes to SecondHarvest Food Bank of NorthCentral Ohio. 5.5 million poundsof nourishing food was provided tothose in our community in 2010through 160 programs thatincluded food pantries, soupkitchens and emergency shelters.The “Backpack” program and Kid’sCafé’s assist youth caught in thecycle of poverty. The generoussupport of Community WestFoundation, amounting to $30,000in 2010, ensures that SecondHarvest Food Bank of North CentralOhio may help those in needcontinue to realize that they surelyremain God’s own with ourcommunity.

Feeding the Hungry

St. Paul’s Community OutreachOffers Emergency Assistance

Helping the Hungry at Thanksgiving

www.communitywestfoundation.org216-476-7060

A Donor-Advised Fundis a great way to support your favorite charities.

Would you like toFeed the Hungry?

Shelter the Homeless?Care for the Sick?



PassportPassportPassportPassportPassportServicesServicesServicesServicesServices

and Photosand Photosand Photosand Photosand Photos

Lorain County Clerk of Courts33121 Center Ridge Road33121 Center Ridge Road33121 Center Ridge Road33121 Center Ridge Road33121 Center Ridge Road

North RidgevilleNorth RidgevilleNorth RidgevilleNorth RidgevilleNorth RidgevilleHours:

Tues. - Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.Sat. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

(440) 327-8338

Auto andAuto andAuto andAuto andAuto andBoat TitlesBoat TitlesBoat TitlesBoat TitlesBoat Titles

There are a million andone reasons people come upwith to avoid exercising. Dr.Judith Wurtman has comeup with several clever ideasto combat those reasons.

In her article originallypublished on TheHuffington Post, Dr.Wurtman talks abouthearing all sorts ofcomplaints about people notwanting to get involved in afitness routine. To her, manyof those complaints werejustified: lack of time, lackof motivation, andresentment at having to dosomething that felt like achore, etc.

To combat thosecomplaints, Wurtman cameup with a list of activitiesthat can be integrated intoone’s daily life. Accordingto Wurtman, working outdoesn’t mean you have tostop working! She offersthese ten simple suggestionsfor getting in a little exercisewithout having to go to thegym.

1. Park on the highestlevel of the garage and jogup to your car aftershopping or work. Do notdo this with stiletto heels.Check your voice mailwhile doing this.

2. Food shopping takesvaluable time away from

It Doesn’t Feel Like Exercise!your other obligations.Decrease the time youspend in the supermarket byrace-walking with yourshopping cart. (Try not tobump into other shoppers,

swerving improves hand-eye coordination.)

3. Balance on one footwhile waiting in line. Aftertwo minutes, change thefoot. Do not hold onto

shopping carts, counters orthe ATM machine. Do notdo this wearing thosestilettos. When you becomeadept at this, do your e mailat the same time.

4. Pick up litter. Thisonly works if you live wherethere is litter and you carrya plastic bag to wrap aroundyour hands. Squat ratherthan bend over so you donot injure your back. Peopledo squats all the time in thegym but doing it on the

sidewalk over a discardedsoda can helps your musclesand the environment.

5. Keep a stretchy cordor light weights on thepassenger seat and do armand back exercises whilewaiting at long traffic lights.Do not tie cord around stickshift.

6. Use a hand-free cellphone so you can talk whilejogging. (Unless you aretraining for a race and doingspeed work, your pace

should allow you to carry ona conversation withoutpanting.) If yourconversation is private, donot do this in a crowdedgym or running /walkingpath.

7. Pace up and downyour office while on aconference call or ifpossible, go for a walk. Whywaste good exercise timesitting at your desk when

Continued on page 12


The

wal

king

trai

l at A

von

Hig

h S

choo

l.

Make your bathtub safer with the Easy Step™!The affordable bathtub safety conversion...

“I gave my mother an Easy Step™.

It gave her confidence and peace of mind.”

In just one day Miracle Method can make your

bathroom safer and more convenient with the

Easy Step… at a fraction of the cost of walk in tubs.

Miracle Method - Cleveland12438 Plaza Drive • Parma, OH 44130

216-671-3444216-671-4404 fax

www.MiracleMethod.com/EasyStep

Miracle Method wasawarded Best in Category

for 2010

The Easy Step™ : Install Before you Fall!No room poses a bigger

threat to safety for theelderly than the bathroom.The greatest danger isslipping and falling whenentering and exiting thebathtub, which contributesto nearly 25% of hospitaladmissions for people age65 and older.

The Easy Step™ byMiracle Method, increasesbathroom safety by creatinga 24" by 9" opening,allowing the user to stepthrough, not over the tub.“It’s not uncommon for anelderly person to lose theirbalance when lifting theirleg over a tub,” accordingto Andrew Gorski, owner ofMiracle Method ofCleveland. The EasyStep™, along withinstallation of safety grab

bars and slip resistantsurfaces, greatly reduces therisk of slip and fallaccidents.

An affordable solution,the Easy Step™ costs afraction of expensive walkin bathtubs and takes onlyone day to install. Walk intubs typically requiretearing out the old bathtub,removing walls, andperforming extensiveplumbing modifications. Inaddition, walk in tubs usesignificant amounts of waterand take time to fill andempty while the user waitsin the tub.

“What care giversreally like about the EasyStep™ is its simplicity andthe speed in which we canmake the installation,” saysGorski. “A homeowner can

be using their tub the sameday we do the installation.”

Miracle Method canalso install safety grab bars,hand held shower nozzles,curved shower rods andeven slip resistant tubsurfaces. “Our goal,”according to Gorski, “is toprovide a safer bathroomenvironment for our elderlycustomers which will allowthem to stay independentand live in their own homeslonger.”

“Another advantage tothe Easy Step™ besidesprice over expensive walk-in tubs, is that if theremoved piece is saved,”says Gorski, “it can bereplaced at a later date andyou’ll never know theconversion had been made.”This is a welcome feature

for family members whomay be faced witheventually selling the house.Unlike major walk-in ordoor tub installations, theability to return thebathroom to normal makesthe house easier to sell.“Nobody wants to buy ahouse that requires theexpense and mess ofremoving a bulky walk-inbathtub that you don’t wantor need”, adds Gorski.

Gorski offers advice tosenior citizens and theirfamily caregivers lookingfor easier bathtub access.Avoid high-pressure salespeople who won’t quoteprices over the phone andalways have someone withyou to help you make thebest decision for yoursituation. Avoid solutions

that will not only costthousands to install, butthousands to replace.

Many Easy Step™customers also use MiracleMethod’s refinishingprocess to change the colorof a dated tub and tile at thesame time. “Having all thework done at once allows usto pass on cost savings. Werealize that many of ourelderly customers are onfixed incomes and we wantto make this experienceeasy, timely andaffordable,” says Gorski.

A lifelong Clevelandresident, Gorski iscommitted to providing thehighest quality work. Hisoffice not only offers theEasy Step™, but surfacerefinishing for bathtubs, tile,vanities and kitchen

countertops, all with a five-year guarantee. To learnmore, log on towww.miraclemethod.com/cleveland or call 216 671-3444 for a free, no pressurein home appointment.

Phone: 440-353-3755

33113 Center Ridge Rd. Mills Creek Plaza

North Ridgeville, Ohio 44039

Lori Michelle Irena Tony Tony Josie

Hours:Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Saturday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.Closed Sunday & Wednesday

Legal NoticeTo the natural mother

and the natural father ofAaliyah Destiny MarieLykins, born on October 14,2003 in Cleveland,Cuyahoga County, Ohio:

Please take notice thaton the 2nd day of May, 2011,at 12:00 p.m., a final hear-ing shall be held in thechambers of the HonorableBooker T. Stephens, Judgeof the Circuit Court ofMcDowell County, at theMain Courthouse in Welch,WV upon a petition for theadoption of the said AaliyahDestiny Marie Lykins. At thehearing, the petitioners shallrequest that the Court termi-nate your parental rights andyou are hereby notified thatthe Court may terminatesuch rights at said time andplace. You may appear at thehearing to defend your pa-rental rights if you so desire.

Lacy Wright, Jr.Attorney for Petitioners

you could be expendingcalories?

8. Practice yourpresentations out loud whileexercising on a stationary

bike or elliptical trainer. Noone will hear you because ofthe noise around you. Thetimer on the machine is anadded bonus so you cantime your talk. This works

if you are a singer as well.A friend who sang in ahighly regarded amateurchorale used to do all hispracticing in the gym.

9. Identify destinationsin your neighborhood suchas the post office, library,school or supermarket thatare between one to twomiles away. When theweather permits, walk orbike rather than drive tothese places. You may notbe able to go the entireround trip at first but keepat it. Eventually the distancewill seem doable and youwill be simultaneouslyexercising and walking tosomewhere, not nowhere.

10. Exercising can bean ideal time to think. We

It Doesn’t Feel Like Exercise!Continued from page 11

all need time to free-associate, think creatively,make plans, and analyze acomplex work or personalproblem. A writer -friendvisualizes her characterswhile she is walking and acolleague who does longdistance biking onweekends finds himselfcoming up with new ideasfor experiments.

We can all find time tosqueeze in some of thesesimple tips, so why not starttoday?

Visit the websitewww.everybodywalk.org formore articles like this.


The following twoevents are fundraisers forthe two-mile Exercise Trailfor South Central Park inNorth Ridgeville. Theseevents are sponsored byFriends of The Park.

The first event is aPampered Chef OpenHouse at Cafe Ah Roma(behind Get-Go gas station),34173 Center Ridge Rd. inNorth Ridgeville, on Sat.March 26, 6 – 8 p.m. It willinclude yummy eats, giftbasket raffle, recipes anddoor prizes

The second event is aBunny Lunch, April 16 atNorth Ridgeville MiddleSchool, 35895 Center RidgeRd. from 11:30 a.m. -1:30p.m. The first 200 kids geta gift from the Easter Bunnyand pictures will be taken.

There will be a Chineseraffle and free crafts. Lunchwill include Hot dog, mac ncheese and applesauce witha cookie. Cost is $6. adultsand $4. kids. To purchasetickets in advance call 440-327-6112.

NorthRidgeville ParkFundraisers

It was a great run, but the St. Edward High hockey team fell just short in the state champion-ship game on Sunday at Nationwide Arena in Co-lumbus, losing 2-1 to Toledo St. Francis deSales in overtime.

The game capped a weekend of high drama

less than 24 hours after edging Gilmour Academy,

tilt on Saturday.A state championship would have been the

third of the year for Ed’s athletics, joining both the football and wrestling team wins this academic year.

But, ending the season with a 26-15-4 record, Ed’s found a rival in Toledo deSales that was tough

all season. The storied Ed’s hockey program has 11 state titles under its belt, and coach Troy Gray and company made it a memorable run again this season!

Ed’s Icers Take Second In State

The St. Edward High hockey team fashioned one of the greatest seasons in school history even though they fell just short of the state title last weekend. Putting together to heart-stopping overtime games at Nationwide area in Columbus, Ed’s beat Gilmour Academy on Saturday in four overtimes and came back on Sunday to push state

(Photo By-ImpactActionPhotos.com)

MarMarMarMarMargargargargargaretetetetete Succe Succe Succe Succe Success Stess Stess Stess Stess Storororororyyyyy:::::“The choice to come to ManorCare Health Services– North Olmsted was made by my daughter. Shecame for a tour and was very impressed and saidthis is the place where my mother will get thebest care. Thank goodness for her choice! I highlyrecommend ManorCare – North Olmsted toanyone who needs a skilled rehabilitation facility.

My therapy at ManorCare was so thorough thatwithin 4 weeks, I became independent! I startedneeding a walker, then I graduated to a cane, thenI did not need the cane. I call all the employeeswho I came in contact with my ‘angels’!”

ManorCare Health

Services – North Olmsted

23225 Lorain Road,

North Olmsted, OH 44070

440.779.6900

www.hcr-manorcare.com

Rehab. It Works!

Look at the Evidence

*Data gathered for time period 3rd Quarter2009 through 2nd Quarter 2010 based onpatients discharged from ManorCare HealthServices – North Olmsted.

average FunctionalIndependence Measure(FIM) gain compared to60.1% nationwide rehabhospital average.*

Specialists with Experience in

Residential & Commercial Swimming Pools

P.O. Box 370Columbia Station, OH 44028440-236-5670 • FAX 440-236-5879

[email protected] A. BAY

ManorCare North Olmsted Employeesraised and donated $500 to The AmericanHeart Association as February was “HeartMonth.” ManorCare North Olmsted ispartnering up with The American Red Crossand J-Crew from Crocker Park for the LorainCounty Heart Walk on May 14, 2011 at AvonCommons in Avon Ohio. The event will feature1 and 3 mile walks starting at 8:30 a.m. andcontinuing until 11 a.m. Pictured is Lee Maharof ManorCare North Olmsted presenting thedonation to Allison Joyce of the AmericanHeart Association.

Designor Pools has ahistory of building awardwinning pools. DesignorPools was featured in AquaMagazine’s “AQUA 100”, aguide to the mostprofessional Spa and PoolDealers in the countrypublished each year.

Started as a soleproprietorship in 1956,incorporated in the state ofOhio in 1969, reorganizedas a Limited LiabilityCompany in 1997. Morethan 50 years experiencedesigning/building qualitycommercial and residentialprojects.

Designor Pools offersits clients: PreliminarySketches, Auto Cad Design,Site Planning, Constructionand Renovation Details,Consultation Services,Design/Build Construction.

Their staff includes aProfessional Engineer, aProfessional LandscapeArchitect and an AutoCadDraftsman. In the last tenyears, they have expandeddesign and constructioncapabilities with a numberof water park features andcomplete water park rides.

Quality workmanshiprests with their employeesand their longevity with thecompany. Skill levels growwith their experience at alllevels of construction.Consistent quality andsupport are values theymaintain every day to theircustomers.

For more information,please call Designor Poolsat 440-236-5670.

Designor Pools :Designers of

Award WinningPools

ManorCare North Olmsted Partners with TheAmerican Heart Association


Westlake RecreationCenter is having a MarchMadness 3 on 3 Tournament. All games will be played

March Madness 3 on 3 Tournamentat the Westlake RecreationCenter, 28955 HilliardBlvd. Double eliminationtournament with separatedivisions for boy and girls.

Divisions are asfollows: 3/4,5/6, 7/8. Girlswill play on Thurs., March24 beginning at 5:30 p.m.Boys play Sat., March 26beginning at 10 a.m.Rosters are limited to 4players per team. Cost is:

$50 for an all memberteams, $60 for half memberteams and $70 for nonmember teams.

Deadline to register isMarch 18. Registrationpackets available at theWestlake Recreation Centeror visit our website atwww.wlrec.org. For furtherinformation please call 440-808-5700 x 3428.

Mission Accomplished!

That is the headline for the St. Edward High wrestling team in the af-termath of the Ohio High School Athletic Associa-tion Championships on the campus of The Ohio State University.

The Eagles claimed their 26th state champion-ship trophy since 1978, rolling up 187 points to outpace runner-up Massil-lon Perry by 78.

Ed’s reclaimed the top spot they lost to Wadsworth by a scant 4.5 points a year earlier.

That blip in the Eagle championship run was plenty of motivation for coach Greg Urbas’ crew as they went to Columbus two weeks ago on a mission.

In the end, all 10 Eagle

this year’s state meet ended up on the Div. I podium as place-winners.

Three became indi-vidual state champions, including Dean Heil (119), Mark Martin (152) and Do-menic Abounader (160). Heil, a sophomore, is a re-peat champ having won at 103 last year. Martin, a ju-nior, was second in ’11, and

-er last year, is a sophomore.

What a year for the Rocky River High boys basketball team!

The Pirates (21-2) topped Holy Name, 51-44, in a Div. II district cham-pionship matchup at West-lake High Saturday night and advance to this week’s regional tournament at Bowling Green.

The Pirates rolled up a 10 point lead over the Green Wave and then fought off a Holy Name come-back in the second half. The win added the district tourna-ment trophy to River’s sec-tional championship and West Shore Conference title hardware this season. Jimmy Corrigan led the way with 20 points. He joined his teammates and a jubilant coach Michael Murrary as they cut down the nets and added another page to the 2011scrapbook that will go down as one of the best ever in R o c k y River sports history.

River faces Van Wert

March 17. Toledo Rogers

in the other bracket. The re-gional championship game is this Saturday.

Ed’s Matmen Claim State Wrestling Title

Sweet 16! River Cagers Win District!

State Champ! - St. Edward High sophomore Do-menic Abounader celebrates winning the Div. I 160 pound championship at the OHSAA wrestling tour-nament this month in Columbus

Mark Martin of St. Ed controls Teddy Hammer of Medina on his way to the 152 pound title at the state wrestling tournament.

George DiCamillo of St. Ignatius wrapped up an undefeated season as he

claimed the 112 pound championshion at state with an overtime win.

-ishes from Edgar Bright at 112 pounds, Ty Walz at 215 and Greg Kuhar (285).

Bright dropped a tight decision to George DiCa-millo of St. Ignatius in an electrifying overtime ses-sion, 3-1, after battling to a 1-1 regulation draw. DiCamillo ended a dream season with the champion-ship, lodging a 38-0 overall mark.

James Suvak was third at 189 and Nick Barber took fourth at 135 for Ed’s.

at 125 and Jacob Davis

It was a year of good news for Ed’s wrestling fans as the Eagles captured sectional and district titles en route to the state crown, won the state dual meet championships and Medina Invitational Tournament, and also beat intra-state rival St. Paris Graham in a big dual meet to highlight the 2010-11 season. The 187 points they scored at this year’s state meet was the most since Ed’s set the Div. I record of 229 in 2007.

For everyone else, there is some bad news – none of Ed’s starters this year is a senior. Dean Heil of St. Ed became a two-time state champ, adding the 119

pound title to his 103 pound championship a year ago.

Rocky River’s Jimmy Corrigan (5) goes up for two in the

district championship win over Holy Name. Jimmy led

Pirate scoring with 20 points, Jonathon Lihani (30) battles to bring the ball up court

against Holy Name in River’s hard-fought district title game

Brian Thorn (40) challenges a Holy

Name player under the boards.

Pirate fans show their spirit!

Visit TheVillagerNewspaper.com and VillagerPhoto.com for complete galleries


--

--

-

-

-

-

-

-

Avon Gymnast Claims State Title

-

Mag Gymnast is Overall Champ

Avon High’s Zane Zeman put together a

fabulous season at 145 pounds this winter.

He ended the year with a great 43-3 record,

ranked Bo Jordan of St. Paris Graham.

Driveways • Patios • Foundations

Masonary Repairs • Waterproofing

Tuck Pointing • Concrete Sealing

HONESTY AND QUALITY IS

OUR TRADEMARK

440-748-3197

DISCOUNT CEMENTCONTRACTORS INC.

BURNS AUTO SERVICEoil changes • brakes • mufflers

• batteries • tiresRick Burns - owner

27205 Wolf Road Bay VillageM-F 9-6 • Sat 9-2

440-871-1350

AAAAAUTUTUTUTUTO SERO SERO SERO SERO SERVICESVICESVICESVICESVICES LAMP REPLAMP REPLAMP REPLAMP REPLAMP REPAIRAIRAIRAIRAIR

CEMENTCEMENTCEMENTCEMENTCEMENT

Call 440-899-9277

IT WORKS!Perfect for

limited advertisingbudgets

Starting at $15 per ad!

Handyman / LawnHandyman / LawnHandyman / LawnHandyman / LawnHandyman / Lawn RENTRENTRENTRENTRENTALSALSALSALSALS

TTTTTAX SERAX SERAX SERAX SERAX SERVICESVICESVICESVICESVICES

$15 Ads!IT WORKS!

Call: 440-899-9277

Experts Who CareWhen You’re Looking for Help Around the Home or at Work... Ads Starting at $15! Call: 440-899-9277

Your ad will be seen on-line atTheVillagerNewspaper.com

KOMPAN CEMENTContractors Inc.

Your local residential contractorIn business for over 50 years.Licensed • Bonded • Insured

Free EstimatesBob Kompan • Owner

440-327-1045www.kompancement.com

RAY’S LAMP REPAIR

440-871-4389Floor Lamps, Table Lamps, Desk

Lamps, Wall Sconces, Etc. (No

Chandeliers, Please). Also Low

Voltage Lighting Repair - Outside

Fixtures - Post Light Repair

Pick Up & DeliveryReasonable Rates

CEMENTCEMENTCEMENTCEMENTCEMENT

FINFINFINFINFINANCIALANCIALANCIALANCIALANCIAL

ALLURE PAINTINGInterior-Exterior

Bonded - Insured - BBB440-454-2775

Quality painting for over adecade

www.allurepainting.net

TTTTTANNING SALANNING SALANNING SALANNING SALANNING SALONONONONONPPPPPAINTINGAINTINGAINTINGAINTINGAINTING

CosmopoliCosmopoliCosmopoliCosmopoliCosmopoliTANBring in this coupon. Buy 10 tans any

level and get 4 FREE, or buy 5 get2 FREE. Also, offering RED LIGHT

SKIN THERAPY SPECIALS!

28719 Center Ridge Rd., Westlake

440-835-8799

HILTONHEAD Resort2 BDRM Villa. Weekly

Discount Rental, Tennis,Pool, Beach, Walking.440-871-5574


“After trying to sell our cluster in Avon with an agent who supposedly soldthe most houses in our area using mostly word of mouth. After four monthswith zero offers, we listed our home with Ohio Family Realty, whosesuccessful advertising sold our home quickly and for a fair price. We highlyrecommend Ohio Family Realty!”

– Dale and Chris, Sheffield Lake

“Ohio Family Realty sold my home and assisted me with my condo purchase.They were very professional, knowledgeable, and patient. I knew I couldcount on them to do the best for me.”

– Eileen, Westlake

“I would like to thank you for making the purchase of my first home such anenjoyable and hassle free process. Your calm & gentle demeanor reallyhelped to ease my first home buyer’s stress & your services went far beyondwhat I would expect of a realtor. I won’t hesitate to recommend Ohio FamilyRealty to anyone I know looking for a realtor.”

– Lisa, North Olmsted

“I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for everything you have done forme to make it possible for me to buy my condo. Most things you did withoutbeing asked and as a direct result of listening when we spoke. In my opinion,you went above and beyond your job! Thank you for everything. Ohio FamilyRealty will be recommended by me to anyone looking for your services!”

– Darlene, Olmsted Falls

“I moved in on the 23rd of February and all is going well. Your family is wonderfuland all of you are a great team. Many thanks for all you did for me.”

– Ellen, Fairview Park

“Thank you for the time and effort spent researching the selling price of ourhome also quick return of phone calls. Really appreciate your help - thanksagain.”

– Harry & Dorothy, Bay Village

“Thank you for the time you spent at my home. Your professionalism isappreciated.”

– Marge, Rocky River

“Create Your Own Search gave me privacy and freedom no other real estatewebsite could offer. Thank you.”

– Bill, Westlake

“Purchasing a first home is both an exciting & intimidating experience. OhioFamily Realty went above and beyond to make the process as comfortable,transparent and ultimately successful as I could have hoped for.”

– Paul, Cleveland

“It was a pleasure working with Ohio Family Realty. You followed throughwith everything that you promised. How rare that is in today’s market. Actually,you did a lot more than I expected. I would certainly recommend you to allmy friends.”

– Chris, Vermilion

“Ohio Family Realty helped us find the home we wanted and helped us getthe financing we needed. Thanks Ohio Family Realty - we couldn’t havedone it without you!”

– Kevin, Fairview Park

“We needed to sell quickly and for a certain price - and Ohio Family Realtyhelped us do it in January in 5 days! We were able to move out of statewithout worrying about selling our house.”

– Tricia, Merritt Island, Florida

“Through the years, Mike and Ohio Family Realty have sold many propertiesfor us - stress free. Some properties have presented challenges, but for theteam at Ohio Family Realty it has been business as usual - everything takencare of with a smile and professionalism. They are friends we are proud tobe associated with.”

– Frank and Lainie, Hudson

“The single most important reason to use Ohio Family Realty is, PersonalService. It is why they are so successful.”

– Denise & Terry, North Olmsted

“Jim helped us find exactly what we wanted in a home. We couldn’t be happierwith the choice he helped us make. Thanks!”

– Craig & Jennifer, Medina

“Tony was a great help when it came to purchasing my first home. Tonycatered to my needs during the entire process.”

– Travis, Valley City

“Jim Fowler made my home buying and selling personal. I was not just anothernumber to him. The name Ohio Family Realty definitely fits and I felt I waspart of the family throughout my entire experience.”

– Gay, North Olmsted

“When I decided it was time to sell my house after 20 years, I naturallyturned to Ohio Family Realty, since sister and parents had received suchexcellent service from them. Combining their expertise and experience in aunique teamwork approach, Ohio Family Realty sold my house quickly inthe middle of winter. The new home Jim found me is a perfect fit, making mytransition from house to condo very smooth. Thank You!”

– Marcia, North Ridgeville

“The DeAnna Team at Ohio Family Realty epitomizes a great Realtor group.The team always works together and you will never get the response “that isnot my job.” Their Lifetime Realtor Program saved us thousands of dollars.Their home stager provided critical change suggestions that helped the teamsell our home in only 58 days.”

– Mary Ann, Avon

“My personal experience of Ohio Family Realty has been a very positiveone. I received courteous and, more importantly, personal service.”

– Bob, Cleveland

“When my husband, Chuck, and I decided to buy a home, we asked OhioFamily Realty to show us a few homes, and then Mike and Tony found thehome we loved. Thank you Ohio Family Realty.”

– Deb, Sheffield Lake

“Working with Ohio Family Realty was an excellent experience. The staff’kept me updated every step of the sales process. Their knowledge andpersistence led to the sale of my condo within a few months.”

– Greg, North Ridgeville

“Where do we begin? You have made the buying / selling experience soeasy for us. Thank you so much for your honest, patience, integrity, and allaround helpfulness. We have already recommended Ohio Family Realty toothers. Thanks again.”

– Bob & Jean, Avon

“I can’t thank you enough! You’re a good friend and a great part of our family.”– Bob, Bay Village

We had a high-priced home for sale in Avon Lake, and were extremelypleased with the results out of Mike DeAnna’s team. Their marketing effortsand attention to detail were exactly what was needed to sell in this market.We had an offer that we accepted within eight weeks.”

– Karen and Rodney, Avon Lake

“Ohio Family Realty did an unbelievable job helping me find my dream home.I would recommend anyone that is interested in purchasing a home to useOhio Family Realty for successful results!”

– Steve, North Ridgeville

“We negotiated the final selling price until 9 p.m. on a summer Saturdaynight, Mike was available whenever we needed him, no question was toobig or too small.”

– Mike B., Avon

“Ohio Family Realty was wonderful - within just six weeks our home wassold!! The service was excellent, calls were returned promptly, open houseswere professionally staffed and we were always kept informed.”

– Ray and Laverne, North Royalton

“Putting our home up for sale in a flooded buyer’s market was an uphillbattle at best. Ohio Family Realty, through their great marketing andadvertising, sold our house in a timely manner and at the desired price.We’re very happy with the DeAnna Team!”

– Jim and Judy, Bay Village

“I had a wonderful experience with Ohio Family Realty. I purchased my firsthome through Mike DeAnna. Being only 24, I was very nervous about it, butthey assured me that it would be affordable and worthwhile, especially in thelong run and boy were they ever right!”

– Jessie, Bay Village

“Ohio Family Realty’s knowledge of the real estate business and currentmarket conditions is impressive. They know how to identify and attractprospective buyers and were able to sell my home quickly. Mike and theteam at Ohio Family Realty were very responsive to my questions andconcerns, providing both timely and accurate information.”

– Tom, Chesterland

“Our home was for sale for 7 months. We contacted Mike and his team andthey made a few suggestions to make the house more saleable. We sold it3 weeks later. Thanks again.”

– Dave, Bay Village

“Ohio Family Realty was impressive from our first meeting. They value family,which is evident in their business. Professionalism and integrity aredemonstrated in every phone call and every visit. We have and will continueto recommend Ohio Family Realty to all our family and friends.”

– Diane & Joel, N. Ridgeville

“Ohio Family Realty agents were very patient and knowledgeable when welooked at homes in this area. We had come at Thanksgiving time to visit ourdaughter in Bay Village. She suggested we move closer to family andarranged a meeting with Ohio ‘Family Realty. They were honest and helpful.”

– Glenda, Avon

“We purchased a condominium from Ohio Family Realty. We were pleasedwith the way they answered all of our questions and if they did not know theywould find out and return our call, even after we signed the contract!”

– Duane & Joan, Avon

“I’m so glad I found Ohio Family Realty. From the first meeting my agent,Tony DeAnna, was professional, attentive and knowledgeable. Both thepurchase of my condo and the sale of my previous home were handledefficiently and skillfully. More importantly, I was made to feel like a memberof this “family” who helped in so many extra ways to make my movingexperience a pleasure.”

– Connie, Bay Village

“My wife and I are very grateful to the Ohio Family Realty team for helpingus sell our home in a difficult market. Their hands-on, proactive approachreally made a difference and we would recommend them to anyone lookingto sell their home.”

– Brandon, North Ridgeville

“We would highly recommend Ohio Family Realty and the DeAnna team toanyone considering relocation in NE Ohio. We got the dollar amount wewanted in today’s economic environment. Mike DeAnna guided us throughthe bid process on the sale of our old and new homes to meet our needs.”

– Mike H., Avon

“Ohio Family Realty recently helped us purchase a home. We enjoyedworking with them and appreciated their high energy level. We were veryimpressed that they were always available to talk with us and answer any ofour questions. Most important, was their knowledge of the market and valueof real estate properties. They were able to negotiate a fair and reasonableprice for us.”

– Gary, Vermilion

“Ohio Family Realty listened and represented all our concerns, no matterhow small. They sell trust and integrity. Thank You.”

– Bruce, Olmsted Falls

“Mike DeAnna and his great team at Ohio Family Realty went above andbeyond the call of duty during a very difficult time when I had to sell myfather’s condo. Many kudos and highly recommended! Thank you!”

– Joan, Zelfer, Texas

“Your Lifetime Realtor Program was made for me. I would still be stuck in myold house if you didn’t sell it for free...”

– Cathy, Avon Lake

“We had a very positive experience with Ohio Family Realty. Bad time to tryand sell but with Mike and Linda’s staging help, we were priced competitivelyand thankfully sold! They are very professional, prompt, and pleasantRealtors. Mike also expertly assisted us with our next home purchase - evenfacilitating an inspection at the last minute!”

– Dave and Connie, Elyria

“I was extremely pleased with the effort and professionalism of Ohio FamilyRealty and their staff. Selling my mother’s condo during the off-season provedeasy thanks to the diligence of the Ohio Family Realty staff.”

– Richard, Elyria

“Ohio Family Realty sold our Bay Village home within weeks in January!The marketing in the newspaper and web site brought over 15 prospectivebuyers on a snowy Sunday. The sale was seamless! We highly recommendOhio Family Realty!”

– Gary & Jeanne, Avon


march madness…• lumineers • botox • dermal fillers - restylane & juvederm 440-892-1810...

Documents