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Food + Drink
Baker's Fresh Produce and Honey
Bob and Donna Baker
Def Leppard
June 25 | With Poison and Cheap Trick
Blossom Music Center
Blossom Music Center
EcoVillage Produce
Margaret Armstead
Galloway Farms Natural Beef
Brett Galloway
Murray Hill Farm
Chuck Murray
Pleasant Valley Farm
E. J. Riggin
Snake Hill Farm
Louis and Savery Rorimer
In the CLE
And Another Thing: Georgianna Garry
We check back in with Georgianna Garry after the birth of her son Daniel.
Buried alive in a graveyard
One morning in October 2006, Ross “Buddy” Barton III of Wooster was buried alive for almost three hours when an 8-foot ditch he was working in collapsed. The ditch flooded during the rescue attempt, and his heart stopped twice before he
For The Record
Mark Puente’s 18 stories about former Cuyahoga County Sheriff Gerald McFaul’s office put the Plain Dealer police reporter on the front page and reminded the city that it still needs a watchdog.
The Daddy Diaries
A local radio host discovers full-time parenting is a lot harder than a day in the studio.
Entertainment
Bug City
Aug. 8 | Cleveland Metroparks Garfield Park Nature Center
11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Bugs Bunny at Blossom
Sept. 5 & 6 | Blossom Music Center
Darwin
JUNE 27 - SEPT. 19 | Great Lakes Science Center
Dominic Nardella
(aka “Nard”)
Radio 92.3 | Program Director
Radio 92.3 | Program Director
Hybrid Theory
Ashes artfully merges musical genres with an entrancing sound that defies labels. (In fact, this Akron band has as tough a time classifying it as we do.)
Jen Toohey
Q104 | Mon-Fri 3 - 7 p.m.
Rock and Soul Festival
JUNE 28 | Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum
Rocking the Suburbs
When we heard musicians were trying to reach new fans by trading the bar scene for the stay-at-home crowd, we had one question:
Where should we put the chairs?
Where should we put the chairs?
Scott Miller
98.5 WNCX | The 'NCX Morning Show with Scott Miller & Jeff Blanchard, Mon-Fri 5:30 - 10 a.m.
Sugarland
Aug. 21 | Opening for Keith Urban, Quicken Loans Arena
Surfin' Grady Sizemore Night
JULY 18 | Progressive Field
Terry Moir
WDOK 102.1 | Trapper Jack and the Morning Show, Mon-Fri 5 - 10 a.m.
Tim Richards
Q104 | Mon-Fri 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.; host of Coffee Shop Sun 7 - 10 a.m.
Waterloo Arts Festival
JUNE 27 | Collinwood Neighborhood
At Home
2009 Rating the Suburbs - Hudson
Liz Murphy, 61
owner of the learned owl
owner of the learned owl
2009 Rating the Suburbs - Independence
Rob Whitmire, 40
Material research lab technician at DiGeronimo Aggregates LLC
Material research lab technician at DiGeronimo Aggregates LLC
2009 Rating the Suburbs - Richfield Village
Mike Hargrove, 59
former Indians player and manager
former Indians player and manager
2009 Rating the Suburbs - Rocky River
Sean Gormley, 35
owner of the Irish Barber
owner of the Irish Barber
2009 Rating the Suburbs - Solon
Caryn Groedel, 50
contestant on Survivor: Palau 2005.
contestant on Survivor: Palau 2005.
Eleven River
Eleven River luxury townhomes offer timeless, modern design in a private setting on the Rocky River.
Rating the Suburbs - Amherst
Timothy Kiedrowski, 53
Owner of Kiedrowski’s Bakery
Owner of Kiedrowski’s Bakery
Rating the Suburbs - Aurora
Kerry Shaw, 34
police officer
police officer
Rating the Suburbs - Avon
Al “Bubba” Baker, 52
co-owner of Bubba’s Q World Famous Bar-B-Q and Catering
co-owner of Bubba’s Q World Famous Bar-B-Q and Catering
Rating the Suburbs - Avon Lake
Jan VanWagner, 70
Co-host of local access cable television show
Co-host of local access cable television show
Rating the Suburbs - Bainbridge Township
Bette Moss, “The Satin Doll,” 80
DJ at WKHR
DJ at WKHR
Rating the Suburbs - Bath
Larry Nance, 50
retired Cavaliers forward
Rating the Suburbs - Bay Village
John Lanigan, 66
host of Majic 105.7’s Lanigan and Malone Show.
host of Majic 105.7’s Lanigan and Malone Show.
Rating the Suburbs - Beachwood
Lisa Goldman, 50
Beachwood Schools orchestra director
Beachwood Schools orchestra director
Rating the Suburbs - Bedford
Mikie Mayton, 41
tattoo artist and owner of A NU TATT2
tattoo artist and owner of A NU TATT2
Rating the Suburbs - Bedford Heights
Lloyd Anderson, 62
city playground and parks commissioner
city playground and parks commissioner
Rating the Suburbs - Berea
Jim Jaworski, 68
Rolls-Royce mechanic
Rolls-Royce mechanic
Rating the Suburbs - Brecksville
Bob Bailey, 56
owner of the Courtyard Café
owner of the Courtyard Café
Rating the Suburbs - Broadview Heights
Ron Ganim, 63
co-owner of Gymnastics World
co-owner of Gymnastics World
Rating the Suburbs - Brook Park
Danielle Walker, 25
waitress at Harpo’s Sports Café
waitress at Harpo’s Sports Café
Rating the Suburbs - Brooklyn
Mike Kissel,54
general manager of Memphis Kiddie Park
Rating the Suburbs - Brunswick
Hector Marinaro, 44
Former forward for the Cleveland Crunch and sales associate for Inflatable Images
Former forward for the Cleveland Crunch and sales associate for Inflatable Images
Rating the Suburbs - Chagrin Falls
Kurt Hebel, 54
Owner of Chuck’s Fine Wines
Owner of Chuck’s Fine Wines
Rating the Suburbs - Chardon
Marc Burr,58
owner of Burr Funeral Home
Rating the Suburbs - Chester Township
Michael Albino, 48
owner of Guido’s Pizza
owner of Guido’s Pizza
Rating the Suburbs - Cleveland Heights
Isabel Trautwein, 40
Cleveland Orchestra violinist
Cleveland Orchestra violinist
Rating the Suburbs - Condord Township
Arlene Toivonen, 68
former president of the Concord Garden Study Club
former president of the Concord Garden Study Club
Rating the Suburbs - Cuyahoga Falls
Michael Politz, 89
retired toolmaker
retired toolmaker
Rating the Suburbs - Eastlake
Joe Pollizi, 77
classic car show co-organizer
classic car show co-organizer
Rating the Suburbs - Elyria
Ellen Basinski, 70
homemaker
homemaker
Rating the Suburbs - Euclid
Kandace Jones, 52
City councilwoman
Rating the Suburbs - Fairview Park
Tom Becker, 39
owner of Becker’s Donuts and Bakery
owner of Becker’s Donuts and Bakery
Rating the Suburbs - Garfield Heights
Darrin “Nothing” Lewis, 19
guitarist and vocalist of Vintage Manifest
guitarist and vocalist of Vintage Manifest
Rating the Suburbs - Highland Heights
Betty Klaric,77
retired Cleveland Press writer
Rating the Suburbs - Hinckley
AJ Petitti, 31
vice president of operations at Petitti Garden Centers
Rating the Suburbs - Hinckley
AJ Petitti, 31
vice president of operations at Petitti Garden Centers
Rating the Suburbs - Hudson
Liz Murphy,61
owner of the Learned Owl
Rating the Suburbs - Independence
Rob Whitmire, 40
Material research lab technician at DiGeronimo Aggregates LLC
Material research lab technician at DiGeronimo Aggregates LLC
Rating the Suburbs - Kirtland
Barbara Walden, 31
Kirtland Temple site director
Kirtland Temple site director
Rating the Suburbs - Lakewood
Corey Rossen, 35
co-owner of Rozi’s Wine House
co-owner of Rozi’s Wine House
Rating the Suburbs - Lorain
Richard Romero,50
state commissioner for the Ohio Commission on Hispanic/Latino Affairs
Rating the Suburbs - Lyndhurst
Betty Manolio, 75
retired Higbee’s display arranger, co-creator of Eggshelland
retired Higbee’s display arranger, co-creator of Eggshelland
Rating the Suburbs - Macedonia
Kathy Thomas, 61
President of Longwood Manor Historical Society
President of Longwood Manor Historical Society
Rating the Suburbs - Maple Heights
Pamela Poindexter-Crews, 47
school board vice president
school board vice president
Rating the Suburbs - Mayfield Heights
Dr. Scott Alperin, 60
oral surgeon
oral surgeon
Rating the Suburbs - Mayfield Village
Dave Perout, 53
Parkview pool manager
Parkview pool manager
Rating the Suburbs - Medina
Nancy Peacock, 56
director of publications and media, Summit Academy Schools
director of publications and media, Summit Academy Schools
Rating the Suburbs - Mentor
Lisa Pasquale, 28
founder and manager of Mentor Ultimate Frisbee League
founder and manager of Mentor Ultimate Frisbee League
Rating the Suburbs - Mentor-on-the-Lake
Cal Gandolf, 57
Owner of Cal’s Marathon
Owner of Cal’s Marathon
Rating the Suburbs - Middleburg Heights
Michael Romito,44
Letter carrier
Letter carrier
Rating the Suburbs - Moreland Hills
Dino Palmieri, 53
owner of Dino Palmieri Salon & Spa and owner/developer of Palmieri Enterprises
owner of Dino Palmieri Salon & Spa and owner/developer of Palmieri Enterprises
Rating the Suburbs - North Olmsted
Mitzi Waring, 72
owner of Mitzi and Ed Waring Dance Co. at Springvale Ballroom
owner of Mitzi and Ed Waring Dance Co. at Springvale Ballroom
Rating the Suburbs - North Ridgeville
Lou Gaeta, 78
wildlife photographer
wildlife photographer
Rating the Suburbs - North Royalton
Mary Ann Winkowski, 61
paranormal investigator
paranormal investigator
Rating the Suburbs - Oakwood Village
Marshall Sewell, “North of 60”
singer in the doo-wop group The Edsels
singer in the doo-wop group The Edsels
Rating the Suburbs - Olmsted Township
Sarah Ginty, 19
ice cream manager at Swings-N-Things
ice cream manager at Swings-N-Things
Rating the Suburbs - Orange Village
Wendy Scott-Koeth, 40
youth theater coordinator
youth theater coordinator
Rating the Suburbs - Painesville
Willy Horvath, 31
firefighter/paramedic
firefighter/paramedic
Rating the Suburbs - Painesville Township
Joe Coursen, 34
race car driver
race car driver
Rating the Suburbs - Parma
Roberta DePiero, 60s
Real estate broker and mayor's mother
Rating the Suburbs - Parma Heights
Megan Grimes, 33
Bank manager/actress
Bank manager/actress
Rating the Suburbs - Pepper Pike
Dr. Dale A. Kates, 46
orthodontist
orthodontist
Rating the Suburbs - Richmond Heights
Lynda Rossiter, 55
city finance director and board member of the Greenwood Farms Association
city finance director and board member of the Greenwood Farms Association
Rating the Suburbs - Rocky River
Sean Gormley, 35
owner of the Irish Barber
owner of the Irish Barber
Rating the Suburbs - Sagamore Hills
Vonda Ward, 36
personal fitness trainer and professional boxer
personal fitness trainer and professional boxer
Rating the Suburbs - Seven Hills
Julian Stanczak, 80
Perceptual abstractionist
Perceptual abstractionist
Rating the Suburbs - Shaker Heights
Sari Feldman, 56
Executive director of Cuyahoga County Public Library
Executive director of Cuyahoga County Public Library
Rating the Suburbs - Sheffield Lake
Jim Sprague, 48
president of the Sheffield-Sheffield Lake Cardinal Band Boosters
president of the Sheffield-Sheffield Lake Cardinal Band Boosters
Rating the Suburbs - Solon
Caryn Groedel, 50
contestant onSurvivor: Palau 2005.
contestant onSurvivor: Palau 2005.
Rating the Suburbs - South Euclid
The Rev. Stephen Callos, 55
priest at Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral
priest at Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral
Rating the Suburbs - Stow
Kris Burns, 45
owner of Kirbie’s Meats and Catering
owner of Kirbie’s Meats and Catering
Rating the Suburbs - Streetsboro
Jim Boardwine, 35
Streetsboro High School teacher
Streetsboro High School teacher
Rating the Suburbs - Strongsville
Carl Hoerig, 58
Vice president of Strongsville Baseball Association
Vice president of Strongsville Baseball Association
Rating the Suburbs - Twinsburg
Elana and Zoe Felber, 9
twins
twins
Rating the Suburbs - University Heights
Jerry Schweickert, 71
retired coach/teacher at John Carroll University
retired coach/teacher at John Carroll University
Rating the Suburbs - Warrensville Heights
R.A. Vernon, 37
Founder and senior pastor at “The Word” Church
Founder and senior pastor at “The Word” Church
Rating the Suburbs - Westlake
George Bagsarian, 48
owner of Lehman’s Deli
owner of Lehman’s Deli
Rating the Suburbs - Wickliffe
Gino Latessa, 62
president of the Wickliffe Italian-American Club
president of the Wickliffe Italian-American Club
Rating the Suburbs - Willoughby
Terry Reagan, 71
Treasurer of Willoughby Brewing Co.
Treasurer of Willoughby Brewing Co.
Rating the Suburbs - Willoughby Hills
Mel Schaefer, 82
former mayor
former mayor
Rating the Suburbs - Willowick
Bernie Kronik, 62
retired bus driver
retired bus driver
Style
Clutch Play
Yvonne Mack hits it out of the park with her sophisticated yet affordable line of handbags.
Health
Annette Polopat
Huron School of Nursing
Emily Horacek
Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, Case Western Reserve University
Jackie DeCapite
School of Nursing, Cleveland State University
Jennifer Biro
Breen School of Nursing, Ursuline College
Kathryn Brady
Cuyahoga Community College, Division of Nursing
The Changing
After 30 years in the steel mills, one man is hammering home the message that nursing is a great move for men, too.