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agical Theatre Company continues its season with Tuesdays with Morrie, adapted from the novel by Mitch Albom, a #1 New York Time best seller. The beloved book has changed millions of lives with the story of friendship, the timeless wisdom of older generations, and healing lessons on loss and grief. A sociology professor, Morrie Schwartz, and his favorite student, Mitch Albom, a successful sports journalist, reunite when a chapter ends for one and begins for another. Their chats become a oneon-one seminar that takes place on 14 Tuesdays at Morrie’s home. Mitch finds himself questioning his own life when his admired dying professor offers him some powerful wisdom and advice for coping in relationships, careers, and society. What starts as a simple visit turns into a weekly pilgrimage and a last class in the meaning of life. Tuesdays with Morrie is brought to the stage by the Magical team of Dennis O’Connell (Director), Ben Needham (Scenic Designer), Inda Blatch-Geib (Costume Designer), Adam Ditzel (Lighting Designer), Jeremiah Isley (Sound Designer), Stephen Vasse-Hansell (Technical Director), and a talented cast of veteran actors: Adam Hoffman and Michael Sonata. Sonata returns to Magical Theatre Company after retiring from his 15-year run doing his highly successful Frank Sinatra tribute show. Sonata was a fixture

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The Ageless Wild Woman: Jan. 29 Led by Pamela Ziss, Ann Clark, and Emma Clark, The Ageless Wild Woman embodies practices that may help restore calm, offer a sense of empowerment, and build CUYAHOGA WEST SHORE & LORAIN COUNTY resiliency. Through practices such as Havening, Breath Work, Mindfulness and Yoga, you’ll learn about wellness Poetry Readings & Storytelling Series techniques that can enrich your life. Presented Sunday, Join Beck Center for the Arts for free, inclusive, and inviting Jan. 29, from 1-2:30 p.m. at Centering Space. Beginners poetry readings on Jan. 21, April 1, and June 10, from 2:30- welcome! Cost: $20. Register online at centeringspace.org 4 p.m. in our main building, first floor in the Studio Theater. or call (216) 228-7451. All are welcome to share or experience these written works of art. Learn more at beckcenter.org or call (216) 521-2540. Random Acts of Kindness Game Boards In celebration of Random Acts of Kindness Day (Feb. 17), Winter Farmers Market @ Frostville stop into the Avon Library on Wednesday, Feb.1, during Winter Farmers Market in the Event Barn and Trash regular hours and pick up a Random Acts of Kindness & Treasures Sale in the Schoolhouse at Frostville game board. Bring your completed board back to earn a Museum, 24101 Cedar Point Road, North Olmsted, prize. Learn more online at lorainpubliclibrary.org or call every Saturday through April, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (440) 934-4743. Featuring local farmers, seasonal produce, free range meats, pastries, eggs, honey, maple syrup, tea & coffee, Erie Shores Photography Club artisan breads & so much more. Each growing season The Erie Shores Photography Club presents speakers on represented by different farmers. Contact Angie at the 1st Wednesday of the month from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. [email protected] or visit online at at the Avon Lake Public Library. On the 3rd Wednesday, olmstedhistoricalsociety.org. the Photography Club members present their work for competition. All levels of photography skills are welcome. Cyber-Seniors Public welcome. No registration necessary. Visit online Cyber-Seniors provides free technology support and at alpl.org, call (440) 933-8128 or find Erie Shores training for older adults at the Rockport Branch Cleveland Photography Club on Facebook to learn more. Public Library. We can assist you with your smartphone, tablet, and computer. Upcoming dates: Jan. 21 & Feb. 4, Poetry of Presence: A Mindfulness Reflection Circle from 1-5 p.m. and Jan. 26 & Feb. 2, from 4-6 p.m. Contact Join Kim Langley on Zoom for a poetry circle to help our Pam at (440) 376-7041 or [email protected]. hearts deepen their ability to pay attention and see the holy everywhere. Presented at Centering Space on Fridays, Whole Brain Living Feb. 3 to Feb. 24, at 6:30 p.m. The Poetry of Presence Jill Bolte Taylor, a neuroanatomist, had a stroke in the will be the springboard for mindful reading and the kind late 1990s that paralyzed the left side of her brain, leaving of conversation that refreshes and renews. There will only the right side of her brain functioning. Her experience be periods of quiet time to help us become more alert to living in the right brain as she slowly brought the left noticing and loving what is in the moment. Participants brain back gave her experiential insight into right brain will need a copy of Poetry of Presence and a notebook functioning in life and for spiritual experience. Facilitator to journal. Even if you think you ’don’t get’ poetry, be Mike Reiling will lead us in a study of brain functioning and assured that this is not academic, but a rich and simple how we can realize more spiritual states of mind. The four gathering that nourishes the spirit. Cost $60. Register at sessions at Centering Space (Jan. 23, 30, Feb. 6 & 13) will centeringspace.org or call (216) 228-7451. include short presentations, reflection, journaling time and conversations. Participants need a journal and a pen. $10 Ghost, the Musical per session. Please register at centeringspace.org or call Sam and Molly are lovers, and when Sam dies, he (216) 228-7451. becomes caught between our world and what lies next. Molly is in danger and Sam cannot bear to leave her. A Teen Escape Room - Stranger Things: Jan. 24 medium helps Sam get in touch with Molly to warn her. While you wait for the next season of Stranger Things, Presented at Beck Theatre’s Senney Theater Feb. 10-26. join other teens to solve the puzzles and escape the Curtain times are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and Upside Down. Presented Tuesday, Jan. 24, from 6-6:45 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Additional performances February 9, 16 p.m. and 7-7:45 p.m. at the Avon Library. Register at & 23. Learn more at beckcenter.org or call (216) 521-2540. LorainPublicLibrary.org or call (440) 934-4743. Grief Share Game Day Appetizers: Jan. 25 Grief Share is a faith-based support group for those Learn how to make several game day-worthy appetizers. who have lost a loved one. We offer support, comfort, Presented Wednesday, Jan. 25, from 6:30 to 7:30 and guidance through shared experience, providing p.m. at the Avon Library. Preregistration required. Visit encouragement and hope for joy in the future. Meetings are LorainPublicLibrary.org/events or call (440) 934-4743. held at Christ Church - West Campus, in Elyria. Learn more at griefshare.org or call (440) 236-8282. “Discover Your Past” Genealogy Program: Jan. 26 Learn how DNA can help you break down brick walls in Berea Animal Rescue Friends Volunteer Orientation your research from professional genealogist Stephen Learn about the many opportunities available with ARF. Wendt, who explains how DNA solved a nearly 100-yearJoin us for an ARF Volunteer Orientation, on Wednesday, old family secret concerning a mysterious baby. Presented Feb. 15, at 7 p.m. at the N. Olmsted Library, or Thursday, at the Avon Lake Public Library on Thursday, Jan. 26, at 7 March 16, at 7 p.m. at the Olmsted Falls Library. Volunteer p.m. Register at alpl.org or call (440) 933-8128. opportunities include a wide variety of activities, so you’re sure to find one that will meet your time and experience Step-Up Club: Jan. 26 requirements. 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Joe Neiswonger’s LiveEdge Lumber handcrafts dining room tables and other furniture pieces from slabs of various wood species, primarily black walnut.

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n the spring of 2019, just after Joe Neiswonger’s cousin passed away, a tornado ripped through his cousin’s former property in Springboro, Pennsylvania, taking down five old cherry trees. His cousin’s son called to tell him about the storm, and to let Joe know he would be cutting the trees into firewood. “Wait!” Joe pleaded. “Let me see them first.” Joe and his father, Mike, hopped on I-90 and drove the 90 minutes from Bay Village to Springboro. The cherry trees were large with beautiful grain, so Joe and Mike took them home and had them milled into gorgeous, live-edge table slabs. Even as a veteran carpenter, this was Joe’s first experience working with live edges... and he was enthralled.

The original cherry slabs milled after the Springboro tornado.

“I immediately got into the business of selling hardwood slabs,” Joe says. “These are things of beauty that should be enjoyed, not burned, especially black walnut.” Not long after, LiveEdge when Joe was doing Lumber a carpentry job for founder Joe a successful business Neiswonger. owner, the man said, “Anyone can cut down a tree and sell it,” the client told him. “You should add value to the process.” So Joe started kiln-drying the wood, too. “After I started selling kiln-dried slabs, I realized I was missing out on the most artistic part—the milling, gluing, sanding and finishing,” he says. “I never got to see

Joe Neiswonger, a resident of Bay Village, built this table for his son CJ’s eighth birthday.

the final product. So I just went all in.” Today, Joe runs a small operation, manufacturing live-edge tables with help from a team of craftsmen, including Amish lumber yards, mills, and finishers. He calls his company LiveEdge Lumber. “My day job is still a carpenter, but this part of the business is growing fast,” Joe says. “Unlike the big furniture stores, my clients want to be a part of the process. They often meet me in Amish Country to hand-select their own slabs from several different options I present to them. Then we start the process.” Although Joe has a few pre-made live-edge pieces in inventory, most of his jobs are custom builds, and that’s a long process. From the tree to the dining room, that process includes cutting, milling, air drying, kiln drying, choosing slabs, laying out, gluing together, running it through the planer, sanding, adding epoxy resin and bow ties, choosing a base, and finishing. “From selecting the slabs to delivering the table takes about 12 weeks,” Joe says. “But my clients are patient, and they are willing to wait for such gorgeous, one-of-akind results.” Joe specializes in book-matched tables in which two symmetrical slabs are glued together to create a virtual mirror image, usually in black walnut. “The results are stunning,” Joe says. Tables range in length from 4 feet to 12 feet, with 8-footers being the most popular size. And because Joe has no showroom and virtually no overhead, his prices are far less than what you’d expect to pay at furniture stores. Joe recently completed a warm and inviting bar top made of hard maple for

Joe specializes in book-matched tables, featuring two similar-grained slabs glued together.

the Humble Wine Bar in Lakewood, and a table for his son CJ’s eighth birthday. It features the Blue Angels embedded in epoxy, including the vapor trails. CJ has taken an interest in the business and likes to help his dad in the shop. Joe lives in Bay Village, has a wood shop in Hartville, and is often in Holmes County meeting with Amish sawyers. His dad Mike helps out in the business, too. For more information or to review your project with LiveEdge Lumber’s Joe Neiswonger, email him at JoeNeiswonger@ LiveEdgeLumberLLC.com or text him at 440-554-5323.

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The Shootouts Photos by Jamie Escola

The Northeast Ohio-based band is on the rise with a brand new album and a February 24 performance at The Grand Ole Opry!

The Shootouts are (left to right) Emily Bates (vocals), Kevin McManus (bass and backing vocals), front man Ryan Humbert (guitar and vocals), and Brian Poston (guitar).

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hat was once a side project from the Ryan Humbert Band in 2015, the Northeast Ohio-based The Shootouts is gaining some serious traction. Humbert and his lead guitarist Brian Poston’s love of classic country sparked the creation of this fun honkytonk band playing old school covers. As with any project, Humbert says, “If I believe in something, I want it to be big and won’t rest until I’ve exhausted every tiny detail.” Always trying to find a new edge, Humbert’s vision came complete with vintage dazzling western outfits like the ones Porter Wagoner wore. On To Nashville Talk about a fairytale, on Friday, Feb. 24, The Shootouts have been invited to perform on the iconic stage of The Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee. When that phone call came in the green room before a show in December, Humbert was speechless as tears rolled down his face. It’s a dream come true for the local singer-songwriter who has been forging a music career for over 20 years. Humbert has performed solo, with the RHB, with gospel choirs and big band orchestras, and in staged Christmas holiday shows that raise dollars for local charities. Throughout Humbert’s career, Emily Bates has been by his side adding vocal harmonies and singing duets. Guitar virtuoso Poston fuels The Shootouts with

a high-octane twang and shredding solos. Longtime area musician Kevin McManus (whose day job is editor of the Medina Weekly) is the latest addition to the band on bass and backing vocals. Extended family The Shootouts members found on The front man Shootouts recordings Ryan Humbert include Dylan Gomez on drums, Ryan McDermott on bass, and mentor/collaborator Al Moss on guitar and pedal steel. After hours of practicing their craft and trying out songs in front of live audiences, The Shootouts had enough material to record a debut LP Quick Draw in 2019, which drew some national critical acclaim. “Maybe we were on to something,” Humbert explained. “It all started to click and make sense after a long time doing pop-rock to follow my heart and passion.” For their follow-up in 2021, Bullseye was produced by Nashville troubadour Chuck Mead and spent 18 weeks on the Americana Music Association Top 30 album chart and No. 42 on their year-end most played records. With the help of publicist Maria Ivey of Nashville’s IVPR, the branding and culture of The Shootouts had everything firing on all cylinders. “Ryan’s incredible drive and persistence to find that niche and relentlessness to get

there was finally paying dividends,” Emily Bates added. The Shootouts’ rapid growth caught the ear of legendary western swing icon and 10-time Grammy-winner Ray Benson of Asleep At The Wheel, a band influenced by the “King of Western Swing” Bob Wills. A New Album Timing is everything in the music business, so it was right back into the studio for The Shootouts to record their third record, Stampede – while Bullseye was still charting – with Benson and Sam Seifert producing. The band took its time

Guitar virtuoso Brian Poston fuels The Shootouts with a high-octane twang and shredding solos. and reached out to respected recording artists they met along the way – like country legends Marty Stuart, Raul Malo, Buddy Miller, and Jim Lauderdale – to be part of the new album. Other notables include Nashville session player Mike Daly (guitarist/dobro/pedal steel) and both Dennis Ludiker (fiddle) and Connor Forsythe (keyboards) from Benson’s band. The 12-track recording opens and closes with the fast ramble of “Better Things To Do,” featuring Poston’s guitar and Stuart on mandolin. In between, the songs weave

from AOR Country “Anywhere But Here” to western swing numbers “One Step Forward” and “Must Be A Broken Heart” to ’80’s rockabilly sound of “Run For Cover,” “Tomorrow’s Knockin,’” and “Feeling Kind of Lonely Tonight.” The first single released is a slowed-down countryfied cover of “I’ll Never Need Anyone More” by Michael Stanley. Two other beautiful compositions that will catch your ear are the Al Moss penned “Coming Home By Going Away” and “Angel’s Work.” Like the previous two albums, Stampede is named after an instrumental featuring a fiery Poston. The Shootouts will be performing on The Grand Ole Opry on Friday, Feb. 24. Those with Sirius XM can listen live on Willie’s Roadhouse channel 56 or view on cable streaming via Circle TV. You can nab a copy of the album at your favorite independent record store beginning Feb. 24 or pre-order now The Shootouts’ official home page ShootoutsMusic.com.

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To eliminate lines and wrinkles, Dr. Nigel Brayer, of Living Tree Center for Healing, uses tiny acupuncture needles on specific points on the face. Then he uses a low-level photobiomodulation laser emitting near-infrared light to increase cells’ mitochondrial energy, so they regenerate faster.

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r. Nigel Brayer at Living Tree Center for Healing is taking centuriesold principals of acupuncture and applying them to facial rejuvenation—smoothing lines and wrinkles and firming skin—and the results are astonishing. “Facial acupuncture addresses the cosmetic effects on the face that are the outcome of many years of the skin adapting to life,” he explains. “When people use things such as Botox to numb the nerves, it may reduce a line here and there, but it’s a drug. It will wear off.” He explains that through facial acupuncture, he can naturally re-create the plumpness and glow our skin often loses with aging. “My first patient for facial rejuvenation was my wife,” says Dr. Nigel. “Within just two

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sessions, her crow’s feet virtually disappeared, and her smile lines were greatly lessened.” Turning Raisins into Grapes Comparing skin cells to raisins versus grapes, he says that by gently stimulating collagen, the flexible “rubber-bandy” cells that increase circulation and firm the skin, he can effectively take years off your face. He does this with a two-fold approach, first using tiny acupuncture needles, about the width of a human hair, on specific points on the face. Then he uses a low-level photobiomodulation laser emitting near-infrared light to increase cells’ mitochondrial energy, so they regenerate faster. There is no downtime after a service, just a little redness on the day of the treatment, and very little pain, as the needles feel like a little pin prick going in. “Depending on how severe a patient’s wrinkles are, there is a noticeable smoothing and firming after the first treatment,” he says. “After that, it depends. Most patients fall within the range of needing 12-15 weekly

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sessions. And going forward, most folks need a little tune-up every six months.” In addition to improving wrinkles and firmness, the treatment also shrinks pore size and smooths acne scarring. Since there is an immediate effect, he reports that many of his patients schedule a treatment before important events such as high school reunions, weddings or parties, so they look their very best. “One patient, who after a course of treatments went from looking like her age, mid 70s, to looking about 62, tells me her friends keep asking her what she did to spur the transformation,” he says. Not only is Dr. Nigel the director and founder of Living Tree Center for Healing, he’s also a nationally published author of the book “The Stress Affect,” which explores why disease and aging occurs and how you can stop it. What Patients are Saying The general consensus among Dr. Nigel’s patients is that his capacity for care is both

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knowledgeable and patient centered. Says Kathy R., “Caring, general concern and extensive training and knowledge are important to me with any practitioner. Dr. Nigel certainly exhibits all these qualities and then some. Such a less invasive way to heal, providing a positive path to the aging process in general. I believe my treatments with Dr. Nigel will only ensure me to be my best.” Another longtime patient, Sue H., says, “I am a fan of acupuncture and Dr. Nigel. He is very kind, gentle and knowledgeable. He demonstrates the ability to listen to me and customize a treatment plan that suits my needs. Acupuncture—with a little education, people will start recognizing that it does work!” In addition to acupuncture, Dr. Nigel offers a myriad of functional medical services, from massage therapy to chiropractic care. Living Tree Center for Healing is located at 11443 State Road in North Royalton. Call 440-877-9440 or visit LivingTreeCenterforHealing.com for more information.

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mimi’scalendar things to do CUYAHOGA SOUTHWEST National Polka Month Celebration Cleveland Polka Association celebrates National Polka Month on Sunday, Jan. 22, at Holy Spirit Party Center, 5500 West 54th Street, Parma (between Snow & Brookpark). Doors open at 1 p.m. with music by Those Guys, from OH, from 2-6 p.m. Free polka dance lessons by Casey Karbowski at the band’s first break. No b.y.o.b., food and beverages will be available. Snacks welcome. Public welcome! Donation $12. Ages 18 & under admitted free. CDC and Health Department guidelines will be followed. Visit cpapolkas.com, find us on Facebook, or call Elaine at (216) 496-0223. Join the Friends of the Middleburg Library January is Membership Month. Join the Friends of Middleburg Library and support library programs for all ages throughout the year. $5 individual membership; $8 family membership. Learn more by visiting online at cuyahogalibrary.org or calling (440) 234-3600. North Royalton Republican Club: Jan. 24 North Royalton Republican Club will have its regular quarterly meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 24, at 7 p.m. at the North Royalton Library on Wallings Road. After the officer meeting we will have a speaker, whose topic will be “My month at the Board of Election during the November elections.” Learn more at northroyaltonrepublicanclub.org. Car Maintenance & Repair Basics: Jan. 28 New Year, New You! Let the North Royalton Library help you achieve your resolutions by teaching you basic car repair that you can do at home! On Saturday, Jan. 28, at 10:30 a.m., join experienced mechanic Austin Gatt, who will explain at-home car maintenance and repair. Topics include how to inspect your tires, fill tires correctly with air, and what to do if you get a flat tire. Under hood topics will also be covered such as jump starting your car, topping off fluids, how to check engine oil, and how to replace an engine air filter. Free, but registration is required. Call (440) 237-3800 or visit cuyahogalibrary.org. Middleburg Heights Women’s Club Scholarship The Middleburg Heights Women’s Club is offering scholarships to female graduating seniors graduating in spring of 2023, living in the Berea City School District as well as daughters and granddaughters of a Women’s Club Member. For application requirements and criteria, please visit mhwomensclub.weebly.com or contact Pam at (440) 212-0006 or [email protected]. Applications due by March 17, 2023. An Introduction to Crystals: Rocks or Magic? Is there really something special about crystals? Find out when the North Royalton Library hosts the workshop “An Introduction to Crystals: Rocks or Magic?” on Monday, Jan. 30, at 7 p.m. Learn about their science and mystery, what makes them unique, and gain insight into their uses. Free, but registration is required. Call (440) 237-3800 or visit cuyahogalibrary.org to register. Crossroads Toastmasters Crossroads Toastmasters Club helps people build leadership and speaking skills. In person meetings are held at 7:30 a.m. on the 1st Wednesday of the month at KHM Travel, 50 Pearl Road, in Brunswick. We meet via zoom on all other Wednesdays. Contact Susan at (330) 840-9385 or [email protected] for more information. College Club West Scholarship Applications College Club West, an organization of and for supporting women college graduates, is offering scholarships to women who are residents of the Greater Cleveland area. Applicants must already be pursuing a four-year undergraduate or graduate degree in any area of study. Significant scholarships in the minimum amount of $2,000 will be awarded to women who are 25 years of age and older, and will be based on financial needs, career goals and academic records. The funds will be awarded after mid-June 2023. The deadline for applications is 3/ 18/23. The application, eligibility requirements and application process can be found at collegeclubwest.org/scholarships. Email [email protected] for more info.

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Exploring & Understanding the Arabic Culture: Feb. 4 The North Royalton Branch Library invites you to join the Alia Almashni on Saturday, Feb. 4, at 10:30 a.m. for a presentation designed to provide insight into an often-misunderstood culture, with the goal of informing and creating more culturally competent individuals. This workshop will provide an overview of 22 Arab countries, which share the same language and religion and introduces key concepts such as values and customs, some of which are shared by both Arab and American cultures. The event is free, but registration is required to join. Please call (440) 237-3800 or visit cuyahogalibrary.org. Caregiver Support Group: Feb. 5 Monthly speakers, information, and resources for caregivers of persons with dementia, Alzheimer’s, and similar cognitive disorders. Meetings are held on the 1st Sunday of the month, from 7-8:30 p.m. in-person at Strongsville United Methodist Church and by Zoom. Contact the church for the Zoom link. Please note: During winter months in inclement weather, meetings will be by Zoom only. Learn more online at strongsvilleumc.org or call (440) 238-6135. Cuyahoga Valley Genealogical Society Family Tale Unfolds: Feb. 6 Cuyahoga Valley Genealogical Society will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, Feb. 6, at 7 p.m. Members and interested public are invited to attend at the Independence Civic Center in the Willow Room, 6363 Selig Blvd. in Independence. The Family Tale Unfolds: Finding My French Forebears will be presented by Jane Gramlich, CVGS Vice President and Program Chair. Learn how she broke through a longtime brick wall in a matter of weeks, and how this bare little twig on the family tree sprouted into a full-blown, flowering branch. All are welcome! Coffee and refreshments will be served. For additional information, email [email protected] or visit online at cuyahogagenealogy.org. Strongsville Democratic Club Learn ways to take action, meet like-minded neighbors, and discuss how we can collectively save our democracy. Meetings are held at 7 p.m. on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at the Strongsville Library. Doors open at 6:45 p.m., socializing after the meeting. Learn more at StrongsvilleDems.org. Parma Animal Shelter Valentine’s Bake Sale: Feb. 12 The Parma Animal Shelter is having a bake sale Sunday, Feb. 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the shelter, 6260 State Road. The bake sale will take place in the garage. There will be raffle baskets along with breads, cupcakes, muffins, pies, cakes, cookies, candy and more for purchase, along with cat, dog, and PAS merchandise. Learn more online at parmashelter.org or call (440) 885-8014. Southwest Divorced Widowed or Separated Seniors Southwest Divorced Widowed or Separated Seniors meet every 2nd & 4th Sunday at 7 p.m. at Zabors Party Room, 5666 Pearl Road, Parma. Membership $25 per year. For more information, contact Fran at (216) 254-9799. North Royalton Democratic Club The North Royalton Democratic Club meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at the North Royalton Library. Please join us for election information, volunteer opportunities, and a chance to socialize with your friendly progressive neighbors. Snacks and water will be provided. For more information, visit NRDems.org or email [email protected]. Ridgewood Garden Club of Parma Meeting: Feb. 21 Regular meeting, to be held at Parma Memorial Hall, 6637 Ridge Road, on Tuesday, Feb. 21, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Please join us to learn & explore getting ready for spring planting whether it is a flower garden or a vegetable garden. We will discuss our plans for projects with the City of Parma and Stearns Farm and a flower show we are planning at Stearns Farm. For further information, call (440) 487-5328 or email [email protected]. continued

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his wintery pasta is packed with sweet and savory flavor—the perfect weeknight dish.

Sweet Potato Sausage Pasta Prep time: 45 minutes Cook time: 45 minutes Serves: 4

Ingredients 16 oz. yam or sweet potatoes, peeled & chopped 2 T olive oil 1 t salt 1 t pepper 1 t garlic powder 1 t onion powder 4 links chorizo sausage, chopped 1 T butter ½ shallot, sliced 3-4 C fresh spinach 8 oz. heavy cream 4 servings cooked farfalle 1 C reserved pasta water 4 T Parmesan cheese, for topping 1 t red pepper flakes, optional for topping 2-3 green onion, chopped, plus more for topping Here’s How 1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. In a large bowl, add the peeled sweet potato and one

tablespoon olive oil. Add the salt, pepper, garlic and onion powder. Toss lightly to coat evenly. Turn the sweet potatoes out onto a greased baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes, flipping half way. 2. Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Cook the farfalle pasta according to the instructions on the box. Reserve one cup pasta water and drain the rest when the pasta has finished cooking. 3. While the pasta is boiling, in a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the chopped chorizo until the sausage pieces are cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Remove the cooked sausage from the skillet and set aside. Carefully wipe the skillet clean with a clean paper towel. 4. Add the remaining olive oil and one tablespoon of butter to the skillet. When the butter is frothy, add in the garlic and shallot. Sauté until fragrant then add the spinach. Sauté until the spinach is wilted, another 8-10 minutes. 5. Return the sausage to the skillet with the cooked pasta and pasta water. Stir well to combine. Continue to simmer for another 10 minutes on medium-low until the liquids have reduced by half. 6. Stir in the heavy cream and heat for an additional 5 minutes, until thickened. Season with red pepper flakes and Parmesan cheese, to taste. Serve topped with green onion and enjoy. Follow The Starving Chef on YouTube, TikTok and Facebook for weekly challenges, fictional feasts and more. Find this recipe even more delicious content at TheStarvingChefBlog.com.

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ature takes its brush and paints us a beautiful picture each day, and local painter Susan Danko takes this display to her advantage. Using her experience of this world around us, Susan brings her own vibrant vision of it to life on canvas. The result is a stunning, abstract interpretation of the ever-evolving, natural local backdrop, depicted with Susan’s expert hand and keen attention to detail. “My observations of nature and the related research that I do are an integral part of my artistic practice and serve as the foundation for the artwork that I have been making for the last several years,” Susan says. Her creative process begins with experiencing and noting aspects of the natural world, by making sketches and taking photos during her hikes. Afterward, she conducts research to learn about the environment based on her observations. When painting, Susan works intuitively and often employs the associative power of color to create mood and drama in her work. Acrylic paint surfaces are built up in layers using printmaking techniques such as screen printing, masking, stenciling and stamping to create textures and patterns. Additionally, she pours, sprays, spatters and paints delicate freehand linear illustrations and uses gel mediums to form thick impasto. “In creating this work, I hope to raise awareness and inspire a greater respect for the environment that we all share,” she

comments. Susan received her BFA from the Cleveland Institute of Art in 1998 and has been consistently creating and showing her work ever since. Susan has earned Susan Danko many honors in her career, including two Ohio Arts Council Individual Excellence Awards (2021, 2013), residencies at the Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown, Massachusetts (2013) and Shenandoah National Park, Virginia (2020), and two Ohio Percent for Art commission awards. Her work has been shown in solo and group exhibitions at venues including the Museum of Contemporary Art in Cleveland, Moss Arts Center at Virginia Tech, The Butler Museum of American Art, the Cleveland Foundation and the Cleveland Botanical Garden. “It has been a personal goal to live solely by work that allows me to use my creative talents and I’m happy to say that I have succeeded to this point,” Susan smiles. In addition to her full-time studio practice, Susan teaches evening painting courses at the Cleveland Institute of Art and works as a freelance art installer.

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mimi’scalendar things to do Thomas Jefferson - Landscape Architect: Feb. 23 Celebrate Presidents Day as the North Royalton Library presents Thomas Jefferson - Landscape Architect on Thursday, Feb. 23, at 7 p.m. Join Greg Cada of the Cuyahoga County Master Gardeners for a garden history presentation using the life of Thomas Jefferson to illustrate the horticultural influences which shaped him for producing his landscape architectural and garden projects. Extensive pictures include Colonial Williamsburg, Monticello, Poplar Forest and the University of Virginia. Historic garden restoration and design considerations are included. Free, but registration is required. Call (440) 237-3800 or visit cuyahogalibrary.org.

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Kiwanis Club of Independence Pickleball Tournament The Northcoast Classic Pickleball Tournament will be held Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 25 & 26, at the Independence FieldHouse. Proceeds from the tournament will support the Kiwanis mission of “Improving the World - One Child and One Community at a Time!” Visit independencekiwanis. com/Page/34300 or email [email protected]

NEOCAG Genealogy Meeting: Feb. 11 The NorthEast Ohio Computer-Aided Genealogy Society, Inc. monthly meeting will be held Saturday, Feb. 11, online via Zoom. NEOCAG presents a Member of the Association of Professional Genealogist speaker Lauren Kuntzman, her topic will be “Introduction of Geneanet.” The meeting opens at 9:15 a.m. and speaker presentation begins at 9:45 a.m. NEOCAG is an educational organization for people interested in genealogical research using electronic means. Meetings are open to the public and visitors are always welcome. For additional information and zoom account, visit neocag.net. To request a “limited seating” invitation, email [email protected].

Northern Ohio Doll & Bear Show: Feb. 26 Doll & Bear Show featuring modern & vintage dolls from Barbie to antiques, doll stringing & appraisals. Approximately 150 tables with lots of treasures, clothing & accessories. The show will take place Sunday, Feb. 26, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Best Western Plus, 15471 Royalton Road, Strongsville. For further details, call Eileen at (440) 283-5839. Independence Train & Toy Show: March 4 Bring back an old fashion hobby, Model Toy Trains, and make memories with family. KD Trains, LLC is sponsoring the Independence Train & Toy Show at the Independence High School Fieldhouse (rear of High School) 6001 Archwood Road, on Saturday, March 4, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission $7. Under 12 admitted free. Operating layouts, vintage toys, food. Dealer tables available: 8ft @ $25 each. Contact Dennis at (216) 642-0692 or email [email protected]. Garfield-Perry March Party: March 17-19 The 133rd annual stamp show and exhibition, one of the oldest in the U.S., features 170 frames of stamp and postal history exhibits, 38 dealers and meetings. Presented at the Best Western Plus, 15471 Royalton Road, Strongsville, on Friday, March 17, and Saturday, March 18, from10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, March 19, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Learn more at garfieldperry.org or email sadowski. [email protected]. Valley Forge 24th Annual Spring Craft Show: March 18 Each spring the Cross Country and Swim teams host this annual event; the primary fundraiser for both teams. All proceeds are then funneled to support the athletes in their conditioning and training endeavors. This year’s event will be held Saturday, March 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Valley Forge High School, 9999 Independence Blvd., Parma Hts. Student athletes will be manning concessions, helping vendors set up, assisting in take down, and moving equipment, as well as taking food orders and making deliveries to tables. These tasks help students gain interpersonal communication and social skills benefiting them now and in their future endeavors. To reserve a table or for more info, visit facebook.com/ ValleyForgeSpringCraftShow. Kiwanis Club of Independence TopGolf Outing: March 26 Join Kiwanis Club of Independence for fun at TopGolf on Sunday, March 26, at 1 p.m. Click on the Golf Ball on IndependenceKiwanis.com for more information and to register. Registration ends March 1. Call (216) 401-01297 for additional information. New Clevelanders: New Member Coffees New to the area? Want to explore your new town and make some new friends? Consider the New Clevelanders club, a social organization of women who have recently moved here. Wonderful activities and charity events. New Member Coffees are held once a month. Visit online at newclevelanders.com for more information.

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“Doc Hudson” at the Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum A replica “Doc Hudson” is on display at the Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum, on loan from the Hudson Essex Terraplane Historical Society (HETHS), in Indianapolis. This traveling display is a HETHS tribute to Doc Hudson, the star of Disney’s animated movie “Cars” which honored vintage automobiles and automotive racing history. Guests are invited to meet this Doc Hudson and capture their photo with him before he speeds away this spring! For more information and updates on visitor guidelines, visit wrhs.org or call (216) 721-5722.

Celebration: Feb. 18 Verb, “Ohio Contemporary Ballet,” returns to the Breen Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, Feb. 18, at 7:30 p.m. The program will highlight a range of talent with the restaging of former Joffrey Ballet Co-Artistic Director Gerald Arpino’s, Celebration, and a new commission by Levi Marsman, formerly of Ailey II. The company is honored to participate in the Centennial Celebration of the 100th birthday of one of the 20th century’s most influential artists, the late choreographer, Gerald Arpino. Marsman will create a new ballet utilizing his expressive unique style. The evening will also showcase Verb’s Associate Artistic Director, Richard Dickinson’s, Four Last Songs from 2013. Tickets are $10-$35. Tickets can be purchased through Eventbrite at verbballets.org/celebrations23. For more info, call (216) 397-3757. Porsche 911: The Evolution of an Icon With cars sourced from around Northeast Ohio with help from the Northern Ohio Region chapter of the Porsche Club of America, Porsche 911: The Evolution of an Icon shows the progress a single model made from near-death in 1981 to becoming a world-class supercar by the mid-2000s. This exhibit runs through April 2, at the Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum. Learn more at thecrawfordmuseum.org. The ALS Association ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord. The ALS Association is the only national non-profit organization fighting ALS on every front. By leading the way in global research, providing assistance for people with ALS through a nationwide network of chapters, coordinating multidisciplinary care through certified clinical care centers, and fostering government partnerships, the ALS Association builds hope and enhances quality of life while aggressively searching for new treatments and a cure. The Northern Ohio Chapter serves persons living with ALS and their families throughout 33 counties, including Cleveland, Akron, Toledo and Youngstown. Learn more at als.org/northern-ohio, call (888) 592-2572 or email [email protected].

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dvancements in artificial intelligence have been in the news in recent weeks. Companies like OpenAI have developed software that creates original images and text. An app called DALL·E will generate an image based on your description. (It’s important to note that this AI system does not simply search the internet for an image; it creates it in seconds out of thin air, pixel by pixel.) And the company’s ChatGPT app will draft original text based on any theme you give it. It can even write term papers. Frankly, I’m terrified of AI. I’ve seen enough Matrix and Terminator movies to understand the horrific inevitability of machines taking over the world. Already, my wife treats Alexa like a real human being: Wife: Alexa, please set the alarm for 5:30 in the morning. Alexa: Alarm set for 5:30 a.m. Wife: Thank you, Alexa. Alexa: You’re welcome. Your kindness gives me a charge. Me: Stop being nice to that dadgum thing! It’s not a real person!

Back in 1914, when traffic lights began to be installed at intersections to replace living, breathing police officers, many people didn’t believe the gizmos would work because reasonable, free-thinking humans would never listen to the instructions of a machine. Boy, were they wrong. Today we can’t do anything until a machine tells us to. Early this past Christmas morning, when my wife and I were driving to our daughters’ homes to see what Santa Claus had brought the grandkids, I stopped at a red light which I knew to be a long one. There was not another car in sight. “This is so stupid,” I said to my wife. “I have to sit here in the dark and wait for some machine to tell me to go when common sense assures me there is no danger whatsoever?” I ran the light. “Bad karma,” my wife said. “I will not be dehumanized by a device!” I replied. And now the techno-futurists are talking about how the exponential development of AI will soon lead to the complete digital replication of human brains. We’ll be able to achieve immortality by downloading our consciousness onto a chip. We’ll still be selfaware, sentient beings; we just won’t have any blood and guts. No thank you. A more likely scenario in the near term is that I will be out of a job. My career is rooted in writing and graphic design, two skills rapidly being replaced by software. To reassure myself, I tried a couple of the new technologies. I asked DALL·E to create

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They Are Coming For My Job by Mitch Allen I wanted to ask ChatGPT to write an essay for me, but its servers had crashed because every kid in the world is asking it to write a term paper. Instead, I used Sassbook AI Writer. I told it to write a story about “a Southern man who moves from Montgomery, Alabama, to Cleveland, Ohio, with his wife and two young daughters and the family experiences culture shock in the North, including snow.” Here’s what I got back: “It’s a common enough story, the story of a family moving from the South to the Midwest. A family who had been living in Alabama for generations suddenly find themselves in Ohio with their children. Their first night in Cleveland is filled with excitement. But the second night the excitement is tempered by the realization that the children are scared of snow, scared to go to bed. So, for the first few nights, I slept with my window open. That way, at least I had a view of what was happening outside. “But then the snow started. Snow. Every night. For the last two nights I’ve been in my room, my wife has been up in her room with me and she’s been sleeping. She’s had no sleep since. So, when the first snow came, we were all scared, because the kids had no idea what to make of it, what it meant to move from a place that had never seen snow before, a new city with a different way of life. We all were, all at once, terrified. Because we had not yet experienced snow in our home, or even in any other home.” Well, my graphic design job may be in jeopardy, but I’m happy to report my writing job is pretty secure. For now. [email protected]

By Mimi Vanderhaven With many of us looking for a refresh • Modern Farmhouse in the new year, let’s talk about the If you were into country chic you can latest design trends for 2023 and how still add a little rustic to your decor by you might incorporate them in a unique bringing in older wood pieces to your and affordable way with the amazing modern space. This helps to create a finds at Antiques & Uniques. more warm and inviting look to a classic • Viva Magenta room. Accents of baskets, brooms, or Pantone named a Viva Magenta as cartons would also work. their color of the year for 2023. Adding • Scandinavian Styles this bold pink hue can ignite a pop of Popular Scandinavian textures such color into any room. as leather, wool, cashmere and wood will • Old Becomes New be trends for room decor. These textiles Reusing furniture will still be a paired with sleek minimalistic designs popular theme. Reupholstering or showcase quieter interior with a subtle adding new accent pillows to a vintage touch of earthiness. sofa or chair mixes modern and with • Future Retro old. Finding vintage furniture is also The '70s influence is definitely making way quicker than waiting for a store’s a comeback in 2023. Mixing vintage supply chain. glassware, lighting fixtures or collectibles • Textures and Patterns can help a room to look inspired by the Even if you often tend to go for past, but still stay modern. more of a monochromatic look for You are sure to find items to fit these rooms, the use of patterns and textiles trends and your own personal style at can help make a room come to life. A Antiques & Uniques. They have one of wall covering can accent one wall or the most comprehensive selections of introducing a texture such as velvet can vintage and antique goods in the area. add a little color. Happy hunting!

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