Today is July 14, 2023.

• Morning, all! Expect your garden variety dog day of summer today: partly sunny with a high of 87 degrees and low of 68. But be careful out there Saturday, when we’re forecast to get a heavy thunderstorm that could bring flash flooding and damaging winds. Not every dog is friendly.
  

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Latest news in brief

Angel of Hope Children’s Memorial brick orders available for fall placement

Helping bereaved parents and families since 2001, the Angel of Hope Children’s Memorial in Stow Silver Springs Cemetery was created to help those who suffer the death of a child. This memorial is a peaceful place for grieving parents whose children have died, before or after birth, to mourn, heal and remember their beloved children.

Nearly 800 bricks, all in memory of children, have been placed at the Angel of Hope Memorial. Bricks will continue to be sold throughout the year at a cost of $100, with placement in the spring and fall. These special bricks may be purchased in memory of any child, regardless of age or where the child was born or lived. They did not have to be Stow residents.

Following placement of the bricks, an inspirational ceremony will be held for the families and friends to honor their children who have become a part of the memorial.

Brick order forms are available at the memorial in Silver Springs Cemetery at 5080 Stow Rd., at www.stowangelofhope.com, or by calling Christine Moncheck at (330) 285-0989. The brick order deadline for fall placement has been extended to Friday, July 21. The brick ceremony will be held in October.

More local news:

• Coming soon to Silver Lake: Sunday concerts at the gazebo. Live music and food trucks will be featured from 5 to 7 p.m. on three Sunday evenings this summer at the gazebo on Silver Lake Boulevard. The schedule looks like this: July 30 — The Originals and the Darby’s food truck; Aug. 20 — Spicy Rhyme and the Brooks Homestyle BBQ food truck; Sept. 10 — K Street and the Dreamsicle Ice Cream Truck (food truck yet to be determined). So bring a chair, relax with friends and family, enjoy good music and food, and soak in the beautiful Silver Lake summer evenings!

• The Stow Parks & Recreation Department’s third and final Connect with Nature: Playing and Pages Pop Up in the Park event of the summer will take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8 at Partridge Highlands Neighborhood Park at 3020 Stockbridge Dr. The festivities will include games, frozen treats, music, water balloons, and a free book (donated by the Rotary Club of Stow-Munroe Falls) for each child. Joining the fun will be Mayor John Pribonic, the Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library, Stow Fire Department, Stow Police Department, Stow Commission on Inclusion, Stow Arts Commission and Stow Law Director Jaime Syx. Admission is free for all ages, and there's no need to register. Rain date is Wednesday, Aug. 9.

• The City of Stow conducted a test of its new emergency alert notification system via phone, text and email on July 12. This test will be done quarterly by the city to ensure that the system is working correctly for those who have signed up for the City of Stow communication system. If you did not receive this emergency communication test by phone, text or email and would like to sign up, go here or call (330) 689-5155. In the past, the City of Stow used an emergency notification system through Summit County. If you have previously signed up for the Summit County emergency alert system, your information is not transferrable to the new City of Stow system. Therefore, you will need to sign up separately for the City of Stow communication system.
  

• The new SKiP Playground at Stow City Center had its grand opening and ribbon cutting July 2, and it’s certainly a hit with the kiddos. Things can get busy there, so the City of Stow is reminding residents headed to the playground to park only in parking spaces — no parking on the grass, street or along curbs. Safety and fun go hand in hand.
  

• If you’re wondering why Charring Cross Drive from Kent Road to Gaylord Drive was closed from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 10, it was to complete tree removal at the Dominion East Ohio Gas project site. Construction on the company’s overall project started in mid-June and was expected to last about 25 days, with most of the work taking place within Stow city limits but going as far south as Pinehurst Road in Munroe Falls. The DEO project is centered around M&R Station and mainline replacement and removal of Pinehurst Station.
  

• The Stow Youth Football & Cheerleading Golf Outing will take place Saturday, Aug. 12 at Raccoon Hill Golf Club at 485 Judson Rd. in Kent. The event gets underway with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. Cost is $125 for the individual golfer option (golf only) and $500 for the foursome golf option (golf only). Varying levels of sponsorships with additional amenities are available by going here.

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Community calendar

🐿️ Fri., July 14, 11 a.m.-noon: Connect with Nature: Backyard Safari. What: This is the second of the Stow Parks & Recreation Department's two Backyard Safari events of the summer. Children ages 8 to 11 will learn about the animals we see in our backyards with hands-on exploration, games and activities, with this program focusing on mammals. This free event will have outdoor exploration components, so come ready to be outside and possibly get a little dirty! Where: Behind the Heritage Barn at Silver Springs Park (5238 Young Rd.) — look for the tent near Heritage Lake (do not enter the barn, just park and walk to the lake area). Go to this page to register. Program is in partnership with the Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library. For more information, call the Stow Parks and Recreation Department at (330) 689-5100.

🏃 Sat., July 15, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.: Silver Lake Garden Club Festival. What: Silver Lake celebrates the Red, White & Blue with the Garden Club Festival, a tradition since 1935. The day’s activities get underway with the Fun Run at 9 a.m. (signups start at 8:45 a.m.) and will conclude at 4 p.m. In between, the festival will feature a parade at 11:40 a.m., pontoon boat rides on Silver Lake, the Silver Lake Singers and Akron Big Band, sailboat races, and swim races at the dock. Where: Various locations in Silver Lake village. Go to this page to see the festival’s complete schedule of events. Note: The Silver Lake Garden Club Festival raises funds to beautify the village. To make a donation, go here for a Silver Lake Festival sponsorship to help support the garden club in this endeavor.

🎸 Wed., July 19, 6-8 p.m.: Concert on the Green: Tripper. What: The City of Stow continues its 2023 Concerts on the Green schedule with Tripper, featuring a variety of genres including classic rock, blues, and rhythm & blues. Where: Stow City Center (3870 Darrow Rd.). Bring your lawn chair and enjoy food trucks, yard games and great music! Admission is free.

🧘 Thurs., July 20, 6-7 p.m.: Yoga on the Green. What: Embrace your wellness with this yoga program presented by the Stow Parks & Recreation Department. Instruction will be provided by Flourish Yoga and Wellness of Stow — just make sure to bring your own yoga mat and water. Where: On the Green at Stow City Center (3870 Darrow Rd.; parking at SKiP Playground). Program is free for the community and will take place every Thursday from June 8 to Aug. 10. Go to this page to register. Note: For inclement weather, the program will be moved to Flourish Yoga and Wellness at 3037 Graham Rd. in Stow. Registrants will be notified of this change by email.

🧶 Sat., July 22, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Crafts at the Stow Community Farmers Market. What: Craft with the Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library at the Stow Community Farmers Market. The library will lead you in a fun, nature-inspired activity as you shop. Where: Stow Community Church (1567 Pilgrim Dr.). No registration required, just drop in.

🌳 Tues., July 25, 6-7:30 p.m.: Connect with Nature: Playing and Pages Pop Up in the Park. What: Stow Parks & Recreation Department event for kids featuring games, frozen treats, music, water balloons, and a free book (donated by the Rotary Club of Stow-Munroe Falls) for each child. Joining the fun will be Mayor John Pribonic, the Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library, Stow Fire Department, Stow Police Department, Stow Commission on Inclusion, Stow Arts Commission and Stow Law Director Jaime Syx. Where: Meadowbrook Lake Neighborhood Park (5069 Hudson Dr.). Admission is free for all ages, and there's no need to register. Rain date is Wednesday, July 26. This is the second of three Playing and Pages Pop Up in the Park events of the summer.

🍿 Wed., July 26, 6:30-8:30 p.m.: Family Movie Night: Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile. What: Bring the whole family to watch this animated movie on the big screen. Where: Stow-Munroe Falls Room at the Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library (3512 Darrow Rd.). Popcorn and drinks will be provided (while supplies last). Feel free to bring blankets and pillows for the kids. Registration is not necessary.

🧘 Thurs., July 27, 6-7 p.m.: Yoga on the Green. What: Embrace your wellness with this yoga program presented by the Stow Parks & Recreation Department. Instruction will be provided by Flourish Yoga and Wellness of Stow — just make sure to bring your own yoga mat and water. Where: On the Green at Stow City Center (3870 Darrow Rd.; parking at SKiP Playground). Program is free for the community and will take place every Thursday from June 8 to Aug. 10. Go to this page to register. Note: For inclement weather, the program will be moved to Flourish Yoga and Wellness at 3037 Graham Rd. in Stow. Registrants will be notified of this change by email.

⛺ Sat., July 29, 1 p.m.-Sun., July 30, 11 a.m.: Tent Camping for Families. What: Families with children ages 13 and younger are invited to join naturalists for a fun and relaxing overnight tent camping experience. Activities include guided nature hikes, campfires, S'mores and games. Where: Munroe Falls Metro Park - Lake Area (521 S. River Rd.). Bring your own camping equipment, including food, sleeping gear, toiletries and chairs. No gear? No problem! Request a free camping kit with essentials during registration (available while supplies last). Advance registration is required — call (330) 865-8065 to reserve your family’s spot.

🌙 Sat., July 29, 8:30-10 p.m.: Nature Night Hike. What: Bring your flashlights for this 1-mile twilight hike. We will keep our eyes and ears open for owls, frogs and other nocturnal animals. Where: Munroe Falls Metro Park - Lake Area (521 S. River Rd.).

Obituaries

Ronald L. Paugh
Ronald L. Paugh, age 94, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2023, after several weeks of declining health holding the hand of his beloved wife Marion.
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Jim Rockefeller
Jim Rockefeller, 67, of Stow, Ohio, formerly of Chagrin Falls, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2023.
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Frederick G. Werner
Frederick G. Werner, 82, joined his parents in heaven on July 7, 2023.
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Steven Frederick Meyerson
Steven Frederick Meyerson was born on October 2, 1962. He was 60 years of age and passed away on June 30, 2023.
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Business

Done deal: Minuteman Press of Stow completes acquisition of Kent’s Copy Print

After 52 years, Copy Print owners Mark and Jill Rhoads decided it was time to retire from the printing business. But their Kent location at 302 N. Water St. isn’t retiring with them, it’s just changing hands: Minuteman Press of Stow acquired Copy Print in a deal that was effective July 1.

• Minuteman Press of Stow is a full-service graphic and digital printing company with a range of print-related products and services, including business cards and signage.
  

• Sherry Frisby is the owner of MPS, located at 4161 Steels Pointe, Ste. 900 in Stow, and will also take over operations of the former Copy Print location.
  

• “Sherry Frisby shares our passion for servicing our area with the same professional, friendly and reliable business style,” the Rhoads stated in a Copy Print press release. “I assure you that Minuteman Press of Stow will continue to offer all the same services as in the past.”

That’s a wrap for another week. We’re churning ever closer to The Spotlight’s one-year anniversary date of Aug. 2. It’s been a fun ride these first 11 months, and we appreciate everyone who has chosen to take the ride with us — many thanks to all of you! Have a great week ahead, and see you back here next Friday.

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