Today is Jan. 27, 2023.

• Happy Friday! Temps are going to hold steady today, with a high of 35 and a low of 32. Expect snow showers this morning but accumulations of only a coating to an inch. Temps will then rise into the low 40s over the weekend before falling steadily throughout next week, dropping all the way down to 9 degrees by Thursday -- the same day that Punxsutawney Phil will let us know how much winter we have left.

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In memoriam: Special bricks are available for spring placement at children's memorial in Silver Springs Cemetery

Nearly 800 bricks, all in memory of deceased children, have been placed at the Angel of Hope Children's Memorial in Stow Silver Springs Cemetery since the memorial's inception in 2001. The next round of placement of bricks at the memorial, created as a peaceful place for grieving parents whose children have died, will take place at a ceremony in May.

These special bricks may be purchased in memory of any child, regardless of age or where the child was born or lived, at a cost of $100. Deceased children did not have to be Stow residents. Bricks may also be purchased as gifts in memory of a child or children.

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 spring placement is Friday, Feb. 10.

Following placement of the bricks, an inspirational ceremony will be held for families and friends to honor their children who have become part of the memorial. Bricks will continue to be sold throughout the year, with another brick placement at the memorial scheduled to take place in the fall.

More local news:

• The Village of Silver Lake will soon be ordering a second round of pavers for its Veterans Tribute Garden. Cost is $100 per paver, and orders must be received by Friday, Feb. 17. Forms are available here and at Village Hall (2961 Kent Rd.). After this second order of pavers is placed, Mayor Bernie Hovey says he can't guarantee there will be another opportunity to purchase a paver for a veteran you would like to honor. If you're curious what the pavers look like when they're placed, visit the VTG, where the names of almost 200 veterans are already on display. Work on the VTG is expected to be completed sometime in April, with the dedication ceremony tentatively scheduled for Memorial Day, May 29.

• Looking for "An Enchanted Afternoon"? You and your family can have one at the Stow Parks & Recreation Department's program of that name from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18 at Leona Farris Lodge (Silver Springs Lodge) at Silver Springs Park (5027 Stow Rd.). Activities include photos with princesses, decorating a sweet treat, craft and a game -- and wear your favorite princess attire if you like! The event is divided into two sessions: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. (pick one session to attend). Cost is $25 per child, with only two adults per child permitted at the event. Go here to register. Note: The 11 a.m. session is sold out at the moment, but you can call 330-689-5100 to see about cancellations.

• If you've ever wanted to own your own ambulance, you're going to want to throw your hat in the ring on this one: The City of Munroe Falls is auctioning off a 2006 Ford E450 SD Ambulance -- but you'd better hurry. Today is your last chance to put your bid in at municibid.com for the vehicle, which has 45,447.5 miles on it and features a 2010 Stryker EMS cot model 6082. According to the City of Munroe Falls, the ambulance's cab and body are in fair condition. All proceeds from the auction go to the City of Munroe Falls to help fund community events and programs, road maintenance, and public safety initiatives.

• But that's not all you can bid on at municibid.com. The City of Munroe Falls is also auctioning off a 1985 Cushman Tractor, 2013 Ford Explorer, 1989 Crafco EZ Pour 100 Melter, Europower AMP/Speaker System PMH2000, Multiquip R2000 Roller, banquet tables, snow plows and more.

• It's that time of year again: Pizza Palooza 2023 is coming to Stow-Munroe Falls High School (3227 Graham Rd.) from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5. The event will feature pizza from 11 pizza restaurants, desserts, face painting, sponsor booths, inflatables and a whole lot more. Admission is free. Sampling tickets can be purchased here or at the door.

• Signups are underway for the 2023 Fox Den Junior Golf League. The league, which is open to golfers of all skill levels from ages 10 to 15, starts June 13 and ends Aug. 8. The league plays from 12:30 to 4 p.m. every Tuesday at Fox Den Golf Course (2770 Call Rd.) in Stow. Go here for more information and signup details.

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Community calendar

❄️ Through Sun., Jan. 29, all day: Children's Winter Art Exhibit. What: The library’s winter art show for kids features art submissions by children ages 2 to 11. Each participating child’s submission received a special certificate highlighting what makes that piece of art unique. Certificates will be available to view in the exhibit, which will be open to the public from Monday, Jan. 23 to Sunday, Jan. 29 during regular library hours. Where: Community Room at the Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library (3512 Darrow Rd.).

🎶 Wed., Feb. 1, 7-8 p.m.: Rubber City Ukes. What: The Rubber City Ukes, a group of ukulele players of all ages and skill levels based out of Akron, will play a free concert of fun songs -- and you can sing along if you like! Where: Stow-Munroe Falls Room at the Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library (3512 Darrow Rd.). Go here to register, or call 330-688-3295 ext. 4.

🍿 Thurs., Feb. 2, 6-8:30 p.m.: Black History Month Movie: Black Panther. What: Celebrate Black History Month by viewing the cultural phenomenon that smashed box office records. The film is the first major superhero movie to feature an African protagonist, employ a Black writer and director, and star a majority Black cast. Where: Stow-Munroe Falls Room at the Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library (3512 Darrow Rd.). Registration for this free program is not required.

🎭 Fri. Feb. 3, 7:30 p.m.; Sat., Feb. 4, 7:30 p.m.; Sun., Feb. 5, 2:30 p.m.: The Children's Hour. What: Period drama presented by the Stow Players. Plot: A serious and adult play about two women who run a school for girls. After a malicious youngster starts a rumor about the two women, the rumor soon turns to scandal. As the young girl comes to understand the power she wields, she sticks by her story, which precipitates tragedy for the women. It is later discovered that the gossip was pure invention, but it is too late. Irreparable damage has been done. Directed by Brandi Eaton. Where: Heritage Barn at Silver Springs Park (5238 Young Rd.) in Stow. Seating begins 30 minutes prior to performance, and attendees are asked to arrive early to avoid interrupting the show. Go here for tickets.

👶 Sat., Feb. 4, 10 a.m.-noon. Early Learning Fair. What: Are you expecting a baby, or do you have a child under 5 years of age? Then bring the whole family for balloon twisting, face painting and games along with information about preschools, daycares, museums, service agencies, non-profits and other groups that work with young children. Where: Story Time Room at the Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library (3512 Darrow Rd.). This is a free, drop-in event, and no registration is required.

🧶 Sat., Feb. 4, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Stitch in Public Day. What: Needle art fans, come meet members of the Stow Chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America for Stitch in Public Day. Guild members will be stationed throughout the first floor of the library working on their needle art projects and displaying samples of their work. Where: Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library (3512 Darrow Rd.). Feel free to bring your own projects and ask questions.

📸 Mon., Feb. 6, 7-8:30 p.m.: Introduction to Photo Editing. What: Do you have photos on your mobile device or camera that you would like to edit but aren't quite sure where to begin? Stop in for a basic tutorial on how to enhance your images using free photo editing software Adobe Photoshop Express and GIMP. You can bring your own laptop, if you have one, for this tutorial. Some of the topics that will be covered include: automatic filters and effects, color and lighting adjustments, layer masking, red eye removal and cloning tool. Where: Conference Room at the Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library (3512 Darrow Rd.). Go here to register or call 330-688-3295 ext. 4.

🍫 Tues., Feb. 7, 7-8 p.m.: Chocolate Extravaganza! What: Are you a teen who loves all things chocolate? Celebrate "Chocolate Lovers' Month" with chocolate-themed trivia and games, and win chocolate prizes to take home. This event is for ages 12 to 17. Where: Stow Room at the Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library (3512 Darrow Rd.). Go here to register, call 330-688-3295 ext. 4, or stop by the library. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

🏈 Fri., Feb. 10, 6:30-8:30 p.m.: Super Bowl Charcuterie. What: If you're over 21, gather your family and friends and join the Stow Parks & Recreation Department for a football-themed fun night as you learn to create a perfect game-day charcuterie board, courtesy of Jackie Halay from 2 Board Sisters. Bring your beverage of choice as you learn what to include on your board. Football facts and trivia will be shared throughout the program. Where: Leona Farris Lodge (Silver Springs Lodge) in Silver Springs Park (5027 Stow Rd.). Cost is $30 per person. The event is sold out at the moment, but you can call 330-689-5100 to check on cancellations.

🎭 Fri. Feb. 10, 7:30 p.m.; Sat., Feb. 11, 7:30 p.m.; Sun., Feb. 12, 2:30 p.m.: The Children's Hour. What: Period drama presented by the Stow Players. See previous listing above for details. Go here for tickets.

❤️ Sat., Feb. 11, all day: Valentine's Day Carry-Out Craft. What: Stop by and pick up a special Valentine's Day-themed craft while supplies last. Crafts are intended for children ages 2 and up. Where: Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library (3512 Darrow Rd.). This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

❤️ Sat., Feb. 11, 10:30-11 a.m.: Special Valentine's Day Story Time. What: Children and their families can join the library for a Valentine's Day Story Time. Stories, songs and rhymes will be geared toward children ages 2 to 6. Where: Stow-Munroe Falls Room at the Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library (3512 Darrow Rd.). Registration for this free program is required and can be done by going here or by calling the library at 330-688-3295 ext. 5. Only register the name of the age-appropriate child.

Obituaries for Jan. 20-26

Sidney Paul GreeneSidney Paul Greene passed away peacefully on January 19, 2023, at the Justin T. Rogers Hospice Care Center at the age of 84.Read more

Logan B. (Bud) Adams, Jr.On January 14, 2023, Logan B. Adams, Jr., (Bud), 88, was surrounded by his wife and family when he went home to our Lord.Read more

Laura J. CaranoLaura J. Carano, 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on January 21, 2023.Read more

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Stow-Glen site update: Tentative proposal includes a nursing home and apartments -- but council has to vote to rezone the property first

Every time we drive down Route 59 and pass the old Stow-Glen Retirement Village property, we wonder the same thing: What's going in there, and when? After all, Stow-Glen was closed so hastily in 2021 that dozens of residents were left with almost nowhere to go -- yet it has sat empty ever since.

Well, we're inching closer to getting the answer. The Akron Beacon Journal reported Jan. 24 that a tentative proposal for the three-parcel property would include an approximately 90-bed nursing home on one rear parcel, redeveloped apartments on the other rear parcel and a commercial operation on the front tract.

• Following Stow-Glen's abrupt closure, the property at 4285 Kent Rd. was placed into the care of a receiver, Diversified Health Partners, by court order.

• While DHP has been working to get the site ready for market, the City of Stow has been busy on its end with the zoning side of things: first, the property's boundaries had to be shifted; then, the planning commission recommended that city council rezone the property.

• The next step: a first reading by council and the planning committee on the matter of rezoning at the Feb. 9 meeting. The issue requires three readings, and if council approves the rezoning of the property on March 13, site-plan proposals can start to be submitted.

So stay tuned.

And that wraps up our last edition in January. To help bolster our News Briefs and Community Calendar, please send along any information or links you can provide on community events and programs in Munroe Falls and Silver Lake. We want to keep everyone in the loop, and that would be a big help. Have a great week, and I'll see you next Friday!

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