Ridgefield Developments June 2015 Volume 13, Issue 1 President’s Message - Jeff Black Our community newsletter is one of our development’s gems and a product of many volunteer hours. But our newsletter is not “free.” The cost of printing and mailing (over $1,800.00 per issue) has been entirely supported by advertisers. The efforts to obtain enough advertisers to support this cost has been a labor of several volunteers whose numbers and energies are dwindling. Time spent calling, soliciting, collect- ing and processing payments is time that our team would rather be spending on other more pleasurable activities. The time has come to consider costs, use of our time and energy, and hence, the most efficient and effective ways of getting information to our residents. With our technological advances, it makes sense at this juncture to turn to electronic media. Our development has a new website that allows for immediate posting of our newsletter with easy access by all residents. No printing or mailing! We would no longer need the team of volunteers to solicit for and col- lect advertising dollars (although we could still welcome advertisers!). We would no longer need to submit the newsletter weeks in advance and wait on the printer and post office. However, we want to be sensitive to those who have no access to computers or who struggle with technology. For those people who require their newsletter in printed form, we can make copies available for pick up at the Rec Center for a nominal charge. We are hoping to transition to electronic or web site newsletter by 2016. We would like to hear from you re- garding your need to have this product in print form. Please see the enclosed survey, which we hope you will complete and return. With the new newsletter, we will also have the advantage of publishing more frequently and would like to con- sider more information and articles of interest to our residents. On that topic we are looking for a few people who might be interested in conducting interviews and writing stories. We will also seek contributions from any resident who has a story or special interest area to talk about. We will be looking for some folks to review these contributions and help with this new format. Please take a minute to review the enclosed survey. You can respond via e-mail to Sue Pray, chairperson of our communications committee at [email protected]or drop your response at the Rec. Center. See the Newsletter Survey Insert Reminder: ALL changes to the exterior of your house, or the aesthetic appearance of the property, require submission of an Architectural Review Request form (available at the Rec Center) for review and approval before proceeding.
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Ridgefield Developments June 2015 Volume 13, Issue 1
President’s Message - Jeff Black
Our community newsletter is one of our development’s gems and a product of many
volunteer hours. But our newsletter is not “free.” The cost of printing and mailing
(over $1,800.00 per issue) has been entirely supported by advertisers. The efforts to
obtain enough advertisers to support this cost has been a labor of several volunteers
whose numbers and energies are dwindling. Time spent calling, soliciting, collect-
ing and processing payments is time that our team would rather be spending on
other more pleasurable activities.
The time has come to consider costs, use of our time and energy, and hence, the
most efficient and effective ways of getting information to our residents. With our
technological advances, it makes sense at this juncture to turn to electronic media.
Our development has a new website that allows for immediate posting of our newsletter with easy access by
all residents. No printing or mailing! We would no longer need the team of volunteers to solicit for and col-
lect advertising dollars (although we could still welcome advertisers!). We would no longer need to submit
the newsletter weeks in advance and wait on the printer and post office.
However, we want to be sensitive to those who have no access to computers or who struggle with technology.
For those people who require their newsletter in printed form, we can make copies available for pick up at the
Rec Center for a nominal charge.
We are hoping to transition to electronic or web site newsletter by 2016. We would like to hear from you re-
garding your need to have this product in print form. Please see the enclosed survey, which we hope you will
complete and return.
With the new newsletter, we will also have the advantage of publishing more frequently and would like to con-
sider more information and articles of interest to our residents. On that topic we are looking for a few people
who might be interested in conducting interviews and writing stories.
We will also seek contributions from any resident who has a story or special interest area to talk about.
We will be looking for some folks to review these contributions and help with this new format.
Please take a minute to review the enclosed survey. You can respond via e-mail to Sue Pray, chairperson of
our communications committee at [email protected] or drop your response at the Rec. Center.
See the Newsletter Survey Insert
Reminder: ALL changes to the exterior of your house, or the aesthetic appearance of the property, require
submission of an Architectural Review Request form (available at the Rec Center) for review and approval
Writer/Reporter: Ron Arndt, Frans Jager, Joel Keller, Mary Anne
Kohl, Linda Pepin, Mazie Peoples
Ad sales: Mary Anne Kohl, Gary Holbrook, Norris Scott
Photographer: Ralph Kearns or as credited
Nextdoor.com
There are currently 373 members. Nextdoor.com-to find out what is happening in the neighborhood- please join!
Here are some suggestions for utilizing the site.
Nextdoor.com is to be used as a positive neighborhood message board to announce meetings, post a lost dog,
ask for a recommendation, list social events, send an urgent alert, etc.
There is also a "private message" setting if applicable.
After clicking reply-
There is a drop down box.
Click "private message".
This will reduce the amount of neighborhood messages
Please, post only to Ridgefield!
"Planning to paint your house? Submit an Architectural Review Request form (available at the Rec Center)."
"Having your house sided? Submit an Architectural Review Request form (available at the Rec Center)."
"Fencing your back yard? Submit an Architectural Review Request form (available at the Rec Center)."
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Needed Volunteer to contact advertisers for ads for the newsletter.
Contact: Norris Scott
440-748-1562
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Painting, Siding, Fencing
"Planning to paint your house? Submit an Architectural Review Request form (available at the Rec Center)."
"Having your house sided? Submit an Architectural Review Request form (available at the Rec Center)."
"Fencing your back yard? Submit an Architectural Review Request form (available at the Rec Center)."
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The Community Care Tour was a success! June Yost explained the beginnings of the facility and Bob Schmitt's involvement. It services local folks and is always glad of donations!
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Fire, Potholes & “Stuff” By Dr. Ron Arndt
Ward 3 Councilman (PC~~Councilperson)
As I am writing this it is less then two weeks before the May 5th election and
the results of the vote on the three renewals (Issues 17, 18 and 19) are un-
known to me. It is my hope that all three are passed. Regardless of the out-
comes, as your Ward 3 Councilman and Ridgefield resident, I thought it
would be valuable to describe several positive things happening in our City.
I want to share with you current updates regarding our Fire, Service Depart-
ment and “stuff” that is noteworthy. If you could read many of the emails
and listen to some of the phone messages I receive claiming that I and your
other City leaders are inept, “stupid” and wanting to “line our pockets”, you
would think the City is going to-hell-in-a-handbag. I am declaring the con-
traire! Your City Council and the Administration worked hard during ap-
propriations in late February and early March to pass a budget that will en-
able us to spread our limited funds in ways that will do the most for the City
and get the best bang for our buck. Interesting to note that while MANY
complain, less than 20 residents (out of nearly 31,000) showed up during the over three and a half days of in-
tense financial discussion to share their “solutions” to our seemingly never-ending money shortfall challenges.
I’m proud of the work our Council members, Department Heads and the Mayor and his Administration put
forth to unearth every opportunity to stretch every dollar.
Rather than isolate each of the departments, I am blending your City’s many successes. Fire Chief John
Reese loves to share successes, especially when it involves a lot of City employee efforts. During this year's
appropriations, he boasted about how well the hydrant flushing program was going thanks to City Council be-
lieving in and funding the program and the hard work of Joe Horac (Ridgefield resident) and the Utilities De-
partment. Several months ago, a writer from Municipal Magazine contacted the Chief because of a paper he
wrote for the National Fire Academy several years ago that eventually led to our current hydrant flushing pro-
gram. He answered a few questions for the writer, resulting in North Ridgeville being included in an article in
the April issue of Municipal Magazine. You can feel confident that our City's fire hydrants are properly
flushed each year. It really does make a difference!
Continued on page 25. Fire, Potholes & Stuff
Welcome Committee Visits
Gary & Lee Sutherland, 33063 Meadows Edge
Michael & Paulette Moncini, 33156 Glenwood Ct.
Barb Burk & Mike Ingold, 33052 Pebblebrook Dr.
Jim & Fran Schoch, 9018 Nesthaven Way
Aimee Vojtech, 8649 Gatewood Dr.
Bill & Nancy Briggs, 8741 Mosswood Circle
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Recipe Corner - Mary Anne Kohl
Cherry Cordial Cake
3 eggs
1 3 oz. pkg cherry jello
¼ cup water
1½ cup vegetable oil
1 16-oz. jar maraschino cherries with juice
1 18-oz. white cake mix
Preheat oven to 350°. Beat eggs on high speed until foamy, about 2 minutes. Blend water and oil with eggs.
Slowly add cake mix and gelatin, beating constantly. Add ¾ cup maraschino cherry juice and beat for 2 min-
utes more.
Coarsely chop cherries and gently stir into batter.
Pour batter into greased, floured, 12-cup bundt cake pan and bake for approximately 45 minutes or until cake
tester comes out clean.
Frost with Chocolate Glaze:
6 1-oz. squares semi-sweet baking chocolate 2/3 cup evaporated milk
In small saucepan, combine chocolate and evaporated milk. Cook and stir over low heat until mixture comes
to a boil. Lower heat and cook gently for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring constantly until it thickens. Cool, stirring
occasionally and drizzle over top.
Oven Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan
Asparagus Salt Panko bread crumbs
Fresh grated Parmesan cheese Egg whites (beat to frothy)
Puncture asparagus several times with dinner fork. Sprinkle with salt. Let stand while assembling rest of
recipe. Mix Panko crumbs and grated Parmesan (equal amounts).
Pat asparagus dry with paper towels. Dip asparagus in beaten egg white, then into crumb/cheese mixture.
Place on wire rack on baking sheet and place into a 350° oven until asparagus is tender and cheese mixture is
browned.
Serve. Enjoy.
The Singletons
By Linda Pepin
The group continues to enjoy many fun activities—a fondue party and board games, movies, dinners out at
new restaurants, and plays, etc.
You, as a single person, can join at any time. Suggestions for new activities are always welcome.
Call Jane Pfaff at 440-316-6019
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Pool Committee –2015
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Doug Hugel
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Liz Siebert
Pool News The Ridgefield pool is now open and hopefully all are enjoying the warm days of summer. The hours are 12:30 to 8 p.m. 7 days a week. Annually, all residents who use the pool must complete a registration form which is kept on file at the Recreation Center. I appreciate all of you who did this prior to the opening of the pool so things could run smoothly. Thanks to all those who helped with registration during Memorial Day weekend. Residents are free but guests, no matter what age, must present either a ticket or $2 at the door. Correct change is necessary as guards do not have change at the desk. We just finished having a successful Pool Fundraiser on Saturday, May 2. A huge thank you to Bill and
Kathy Cavett for being in charge of this event, Lynn Westphal for being the MC, and Joyce Cerullo for orga-
nizing the basket raffle. There were many more people who made this a great event and are truly appreci-
ated for their time and efforts. We made over $4700.
The water aerobics class will be held during June, July, and August on Monday and Wednesday evenings
from 6:00 - 6:45 p.m. at the far end of the pool. You can pay $2 per session (guests need a guest pool ticket
or pay an additional $2) or purchase a pass which will be available at the first class.
Again this year, we are offering swim lessons for children at our pool. These lessons are coordinated by
Metro Pools and will be taught by our lifeguard staff prior to the daily opening of the pool. The 2 sessions
are June 22 - July 3 and July 13 - 24. (5 days each week) If you are interested in registering for these les-
sons, go to www.metropools.com. Be sure to fill in “Ridgefield Development” on the registration form for
the facility name. The cost per session is $49 payable to Metro Pools.
Currently, the Pool Committee meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Recreation Cen-
ter to discuss activities related to the pool and then recommendations are brought to the Board of Trustees
who meet the third Tuesday of the month for approval. All residents are welcome and encouraged to attend
either meeting. Our next Pool Committee meetings will be held on Tuesdays, June 9, July 14, and August
11. Thanks to Kevin Frederick for being chairman of the pool committee, Joyce Cerullo for taking the min-
Get to Know Ridgefield Board of Trustee Members Kathy Esper
Kathy Esper and her husband, Bob, moved to Ridgefield two years ago. Reaching their 40th anniversary this year-they met at OU (Ohio Univer-sity) and started their life together in Chagrin Falls. Bob's career trans-ferred them to Youngstown, Buffalo, Detroit, and Birmingham. Their children are: Son Craig and daughter-in-law, Kim (Cleveland); Son Doug and daughter-in-law, Michele-grandson, Owen (4) and grand-daughter, Mara (2 1/2); they moved to Ridgefield in October! Daughter Courtney and boyfriend, Skyler (Detroit). Kathy graduated from OU and has a M.A.Ed from Marygrove College. She taught English and was a tutor. The majority of her career was spent w/preschool and kindergarten aged children. Before retiring to become a foster parent, her focus was on literacy and parenting where she honed her teaching skills as a speaker. Kathy's position is Social Trustee. She also volunteers w/Maggie's Place and The Respect Life Group at St. Julie Billiart. Bob and Kathy babysit their grandchildren two days/ week. Kathy can be seen walking her three dogs (Connor, Roger and Piper) daily. She loves when people in the neighborhood wave to her!
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Meet Joel Keller By Joel Keller
Joel Keller earned a Bachelor of Science degree from McGill University, Montreal, Canada and a Doctor of Podi-
atric Medicine from the California College of Podiatric
Medicine. He spent 24 years in private practice in Lorain and then started a second career in IT consulting and
business development. He is now a Principal and Partner in NEO-ARC, LLC of North Ridgeville which develops recy-
cling and renewable energy projects in Ohio and other states.
Dr. Keller has had a life-long interest in all kinds of music,
from Bach to Rock to Country. He studied clarinet in ele-mentary and junior high school with Alfred Zetzer, former
Principal Bass Clarinetist of the Cleveland Orchestra. He and his wife (me) has attended Cleveland Orchestra per-
formances at Severance Hall and Blossom Music Center nearly every year since returning to Northeastern Ohio in
1974, as well as Rock, Pop, Doo Wop and other concert performances.
His interest in Rock and Roll has led to the development of three courses on the history of this musical genre for the Institute for Learning in Retirement at Baldwin-Wallace
University. He has also developed music-related courses on “Music from Non-Musical Movies,” and “Great Music: Going for Baroque.” Joel has given talks on these topics
as well as non-musical subjects at Lorain County Community College, Cuyahoga Com-munity College, senior centers, retirement facilities, libraries and other venues in
Northeastern Ohio.
Joel and his wife, Linda, have lived in Ridgefield since 2001. They have 3 grown chil-
dren and 5 grandchildren.
Reminder: ALL changes to the exterior of your house, or the aesthetic appearance of the property, require submis-
sion of an Architectural Review Request form (available at the Rec Center) for review and approval before proceed-
ing.
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Suzy Sarah
Four Lifeguards. From page 29.
If you thought you were seeing double last summer at the pool, you actually were. The Hales twin sisters
were the reason!
Suzy Hales is an 11th grader at North Ridgeville High School and an Honor Student. She remains interested
in a career as an Obstetrician/Gynecologist.
In school, she is a member of the “Spectrum of Sound”
Show Choir and a Varsity Cheerleader. She also par-
ticipates in A Capella Choir, Key Club, Prom Commit-
tee and Spanish Club. She is also Class President.
Suzy has been taking a variety of Honors courses, some
for college credit. She has visited Kent State and Bowl-
ing Green and will also visit Ohio State University be-
fore making her final choice of colleges.
Sarah Hales is an11th grader and also an Honor Student
at North Ridgeville High School. She wants to pursue a
career as a Certified Public Accountant.
Sarah is a Varsity Cheerleader, a member of Key Club,
Spanish Club and on the Prom Committee. She is also
Class Treasurer, which is certainly good experience for
a future CPA! Sarah is also considering Kent State,
Bowling Green and Ohio State and will complete her campus visits this spring.
Suzy and Sarah live with their parents, Shari and Stephen. They have participated in the “Zoo Walk” and pan-
cake breakfast fundraisers. The twins told this interviewer that they always dress alike and much of the time,
think alike, too!
Michael Kowalski is a junior at North Ridgeville High School, an Honor student and is looking for a career in
a scientific field. He especially likes honors physics and is also taking Spanish III, Honors English (for col-
lege credit), and AP Economics.
Michael played basketball through grade 9 and has volunteered at North Ridgeville Community Care as part
of his Confirmation project through St. Peter’s Church. He is a self-taught guitar player and writes music and
lyrics. He likes “punk” music, including “Blank-182,”
“Sum 41” and “New Found Glory.”
Michael is considering Kent State University and the Uni-
versity of Akron and has toured both campuses recently.
He is also considering Ohio University and Miami of
Ohio.
The RHA hopes to see all of these bright and talented
young people back at the pool this summer.
We are confident that each of them has a great future.
“Congratulations to Suzy Hales, Sarah Hales and Mi-
chael Kowalski on their achievement of High Honors
for the 3rd grading period this year and Aimee Caraszi
for earning all A’s the last semester of her Freshman
year at Kent State University.”
Michael
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Back in the late 80’s, Bob and I had a vacation in
southern California and part of that trip was a day at
Disneyland. I don’t remember much seeing Mickey
and Minnie, but I do remember a park ride where the
song “It’s a Small World After All” was sung over
and over and over.
During our recent two month stay in Destin FL, I
really learned the true meaning of “it’s a small
world”. Bob and I were driving along the old Florida
Coastal Highway 30A taking in all the beautiful
sights. We passed several beach-type restaurants and
came across one with a strange name ~~ GOAT-
FEATHERS. Naturally, we stopped. It’s a small,
but cozy restaurant that, of course, specializes in fish for lunch and dinner.
We started to chat with the couple seated across from us—“How’s the fish?” and…where are you from? I
replied ’just a little west of Cleveland, OH’. Their meal was served, and a lady who was at the table behind us
came to our table and said she and her husband were also from the Cleveland area. I told her we actually
lived in North Ridgeville. And she said, we do too. I asked where in North Ridgeville and, much to my sur-
prise, she said they lived in the Bob Schmitt Community, RIDGEFIELD !! This is how Bob and I met Gloria
and Neal Harman~~It’s a Small World After All~~
And since Mary Anne Kohl and Gene Schwarzwalder were vacationing in Fort Walton Beach, the six of us
got together for the “fish of the day” lunch several times.
It’s a Small World After All By Mazie Peoples
Goatfeathers are the distractions, sidelines and deflections that take a man's attentions from his own business
and keep him from getting ahead."
Neal and Gloria Mary Anne and Gene Bob and Mazie
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Is Foster Care for You?
By Linda Pepin
Judy and Don Auble have been providing foster care for
dogs for the last 7 years after Judy retired from being
secretary at Fairview Schools, and before that raising 3
daughters, working as a speech therapist in Minnesota
and later in Bay Village. Don retired as an adjunct pro-
fessor in Business at Baldwin Collage, and is still work-
ing in advertising.
The Aubles studied with Guiding Eyes for the Blind,
Northern Ohio Chapter—training was in Berea Animal
Rescue.
Normally you have your foster dog (s) for 2-4 weeks-
most often just 1 dog, but sometimes as many as 3 at one time-puppies up to and including senior dogs. After
this period of time the dog (s) ready for adoption
The origination with which they’re associated is TRI (The Rescue Inn). What the foster parent (s) need to pro-
vide are a loving home and abundant attention. As foster parents you do not pay for their food or veterinary
care,. and any pet related expenses can be declared on income tax.
Judy and Dan really enjoy fostering. Perhaps others here in Ridgefield would like to do this too.
To quote Katherine Graham (former publisher, journalist and Pulitzer prize winner), “To love what you do
and feel that it matters—how could anything be more fun?”
Photo by Ralph Kearns
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Photos by Ralph Kearns, See addition photos in the on page 48.
Bottle of White; Bottle of Red: Evening at an Italian Restaurant
By Jell Keller
The RHA was treated to an evening of great food and song on May 8th at the Rec Center, when an Italian dinner and concert was presented. The program featured Carl Fernstrum, whom Joel
and Linda Keller had met through a course titled “Billy Joel: The Piano Man,” which they had
taken through Baldwin-Wallace University during the recent winter quarter.
The first lesson in that course began with some biographical background on Billy Joel and then
proceeded with the playing of the first of some 30 songs. Within 2 measures of beginning, the realization struck home that this was going to be a top notch presentation and that the RHA
could benefit by having Carl perform at some future time.
After meeting with Carl for lunch and working out some details, including a visit to the Rec
Center, a tentative date of May 8th was set for a dinner and concert at Ridgefield. The theme of “Bottle of White; Bottle of Red: Evening in an Italian Restaurant” was chosen, in tribute to a
song of the same name by Billy Joel.
At the same time, having experienced some really great catered meals by Fligner’s Market in Lorain, it was decided to check out their menu offerings for Italian cooking. A quick look at the
catering menu on their web site pretty much solidified them as the caterer and the menu was chosen to reflect the evening’s theme: Chicken Parmesan, Veggie Lasagna, Italian Sausage with Peppers and Onions, Rigatoni with Marinara Sauce, California Blend of Cooked Vegetables,
Salad, Rolls and Butter and dessert trays.
Registration for the program began in earnest at the beginning of April. Interest in the pro-
gram resulted in 120 participants signing up.
The Rec Center was given an “Italian Restaurant” motif on Thursday, May 7th and the final food order was called in. The food arrived at 5:30 PM on performance night piping hot in huge ther-
mal containers from Fligner’s Market and was placed on heating dishes to maintain their tem-
perature.
The tables began filling at 6:00 PM and Joel Keller greeted the audience, stating that the eve-ning’s program was “dedicated to all the members of the RHA who help to make the association run efficiently: trustees, committee chairpersons, committee volunteers, paid employees, vol-
unteers and employees of contractors who provide services, including landscaping, pool safety
and others.”
Mr. and Mrs. Kel Fligner, who attended the program, were introduced and at precisely 6:30 PM, the four buffet lines were opened to provide the great Italian food to the 120 guests in the room. Just 15 minutes later, everyone had been served and was enjoying their meal which
was followed by finger food desserts from Fligner’s Market Bakery.
The entertainment for the evening was then introduced. Carl Fernstrum’s previous courses on
American Popular Music have included: “The Musical Life of Irving Berlin,” “The Musicals of Rodgers and Hammerstein,” “Musical Theater through the Decades,” “Six for Six” and “Billy
Joel – The Piano Man.”
In keeping with the theme of the evening, he began the entertainment with his performance of Billy Joel’s “Bottle of White, Bottle of Red” with piano accompaniment. For the next hour and
15 minutes, he thrilled the audience with songs from the 40’s and 50’s, including “That’s Amore” and his own “Mr. Parmasan Man” as well as other Billy Joel, Tony Bennett, Frank Sina-
tra and Elton John hits.
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Mr. & Mrs. Kel Fligner
Carl Fernstrum
Within 30 minutes of the ending of the performance, the “clean up crew” had the room back to
its original shape. Many thanks to all those who helped set up and take down as well as to the office staff for their patience and help with registration and table reservations. Thanks, too, go
to Fligner’s Market for their delicious catering and to Carl Fernstrum for his terrific entertain-ment. If you’re interested in information about how to contact Carl, call Joel Keller. And, of course, thanks go to everyone who attended the program. Your participation made this event
a great success.
Future similar programs are being planned for every 3 or 4 months. Keep checking for details
at the Rec Center, on the RHA Web site and on Nextdoor Ridgefield.
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Planning to have your home repainted or sided this year? There are
EIGHTEEN (18) APPROVED COLORS.
At the Rec Center you can see color chips of the colors approved by the RHA
Trustees. Before proceeding, you must submit an “Architectural Review Re-
quest” form for a quick review.
• Note that existing colors are NOT necessarily “grandfathered in,” so check the
color chart before proceeding. The exterior color presently on your home may not
now be one of the approved colors.
• Siding should also fall within the approved color palette.
• The color chips are shown with Sherwin-Williams names and numbers, but it is OK to get MATCHING
paint from a different paint company.
The elected Trustees of the Ridgefield Homeowners Association (RHA) are charged with maintaining the high
standards that make our Ridgefield community unique in appearance, beauty, and character. Regulations and
restrictions guide resident homeowners as they make decisions about what can and cannot be done regarding
exterior colors, fences, exterior storage, etc. The Architectural Review Committee assists the Trustees.
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Fire, Potholes & Stuff from page 25 Potholes are always the topic of emails & phone calls to me as well as my conversations with Ridgefield residents who pull me aside when I’m taking my 3-mile walks in the development or in and around the com-munity. If I could have a dime for every “lecture” and “scolding on how I should be ashamed”, I’d be a rich man. While “0” potholes would be the ideal, we all know the past two to three winters have played havoc with our roads. Add to the normal wear and tear on roads that are old and we have a mess on our hands. By the time you are reading this you will have observed (unless you are visually-challenged), on many occasions
and at many locations (perhaps not the “exact” road or location where you have hit a pothole), our Service crews are out in force repairing roads. These people have a tough job and they do it with confidence even though argumentative folks might disagree. Last year we purchased a Falcon machine that is a HUGE im-provement to the old “cold patch” approach to pothole repair that has proven temporary at best. The Falcon does heat asphalt and allows us to fill deeper potholes year round…even in the winter. However, we have only one machine and it can’t get to every hole. Our creatively thinking Service Department requested City Council approve (passed unanimously on April 20th) the purchase of a Dura Patcher ($60,000) as opposed to an additional Falcon. They recommended the Dura Patcher as a cost effective method of road repair. It dispenses 135 pounds of patch material per minute and can patch close to traffic without over spray; it makes a permanent water-repellant patch with a solid asphalt body. We can now re-pair cracking asphalt and shallow potholes. These patches do not require a waiting period and can immediately with-stand traffic. Your City Council and Administration have rec-ognized that the streets are not in an acceptable condition and we need to do more. Accordingly, we have drastically increased our maintenance budget this year to reflect the priority of improving our street condition. Lest you think we are ignoring our street maintenance, our Ser-vice Department continues to be out in full force patching and repairing our roadways. In addition to the on-going repairs, the following streets are on the Service Department’s list to be milled and paved this season:
Case Road from Burns to the Avon border; Stoney Ridge Road from Center Ridge Road to Stone Creek; Stoney Ridge Road and Mills Road Intersection; North Lear Nagle from Adele to Center Ridge Road; Chestnut Ridge Road from the Turnpike Bridge to the railroad tracks; if dollars still remain, the milling and
paving will continue from the railroad tracks to Root Road; and Bender Road and Otten Road will be tar and chip and Lexington Way will receive another topcoat.
The following concrete full-depth street and sidewalk repairs are planned for this season: Portions of deteriorated areas on Rosebelle Avenue between Drake and Hadaway; Lee Avenue – 155 feet of Lee near Drake Street; Two areas on Eastview Avenue between Drake and Poplar and 115 feet north of Helen Street; Helen Street – 115 feet west of Eastview; Westfield Drive cul-de-sac; and Jaycox Road Reconstruction Project, Phase 1.
Read on to learn about some additional “stuff” going on in the City that will positively impact you:
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Ridgefield’s Annual Craft
Show
Sunday, September 27, 2015
Time: 1:00-4:00
Our ninth annual craft show is approaching. If you
are interested in showing your friends and neighbors
how talented you are, please, call me.
The participating crafters must live in Ridgefield.
There will not be a charge for those participating in
this event. All friends and family are welcome to at-
tend. Admission is free
The deadline for entry is September 22.
Sue Crompton
440-522-1179
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Fire, Potholes & Stuff from page 43.
Take the time RIGHT NOW to sign-up for the Lorain County Emergency Alert system through our City
website. Go to www.nridgeville.org and click on “Sign Up for Emergency Alerts” on the left side of the
home page. This FREE service will alert you via text, telephone and/or email to any emergencies or pending
emergencies in our county. It is simple and easy and I have received several alerts this winter when impending
storms and urgent freezing conditions were expected.
The City website at is a very informative and valuable tool in staying connected on City business. Why not
save it in your browser favorites?
City Council meetings air live on Time Warner Government Access Channel 12 as well as rebroadcasted for a
two week period following the meeting. In an effort to enhance communications with our residents, City
Council meetings are now available to watch in their entirety on the City’s website. We will archive each
meeting video for one year. Type the following link in your browser for a sneak preview. http://
www.nridgeville.org/CouncilMeetingVideos.aspx
Whew…there is so much more to report and yet so little space in our Ridgefield Developments Newsletter
before Norris Scott cuts me off. Ask me about the TIF’s that Council has proactively passed to enhance
positive growth to our City. I hope you find this information valuable. I can be reached any time at 440-748-
6161 should you need to reach your Councilperson. NOTE: in the last 8 months of my term, it would be nice
to hear not only the upsets. Please share with me some of the WINS; some of the positive things you see
around us and always feel welcome to offer up “POSITIVE” solutions to our challenging issues. I appreciate
you allowing me to be in service to you and your family.
Dr. Ron Ward 3 Councilman (person) and Ridgefield resident