Eliminate Your Pain & Enjoy Life Again - In the not-so-distant past, the only treatment available for people suffering from pain would be to visit their physician, receive a few epidurals, and then be on their way to see a surgeon. Sometimes the surgery would bring them the relief they sought, but many times they would be told their pain was caused by irrepairable nerve or disc damage and pain would be a constant companion throughout the rest of their life. Fortunately, times have changed. - read more...

Optimal Energy Efficiency & Enhanced Comfort - Several years ago, Jon Bridge was introduced to a contractor in Buffalo, New York who was helping homeowners save money on their energy costs by insulating their new homes with a revolutionary polyurethane foam product. Jon, impressed with what he saw, attended classroom training in the technique and began working for the company to gain valuable field experience. In 2005, Jon founded Foam Crafters Insulation Co. in Westlake, Ohio to enable property owners in Northeast Ohio to realize the financial benefits of this super-efficient foam insulation. We visited with Jon recently, and listened as he provided this overview of Foam Crafters Insulation's offerings; - read more...

The Permanent Waterproofing Solution - Serving Medina, Ohio: Douglas (Doug) B. Kern has always been interested in the construction industry. After meeting the founder of B-Dry Waterproofing System, Doug was so impressed with B-Dry's unique approach to waterproofing basements he purchased the original B-Dry franchise in 1992. We visited with Doug recently, and listened as he provided this overview of B-Dry's services and their remarkable history as the undisputed leader in the waterproofing industry; - read more...

The Affordable Solution to Keeping Your Vehicle Running Smoothly - Serving Medina, Ohio: After touring the Joint Vocational Center (JVC), now known as the Medina County Career Center, when in his early teens, Sean Presser knew he wanted a career in automotive mechanics. He graduated from Medina High School, then attended Northwestern College where he earned automotive and business degrees. Sean has become an A.S.E. Master Certified Technician, and obtained his Nissan certification while working for local Nissan dealers. - read more...

The Hidden Fire Hazard in Your Home - Serving Medina, Ohio: Most of us would be surprised to learn that lurking inside our homes is a fire hazard so severe it could cost us our home or even the lives of our loved ones. What is the source of this alarming danger? It is nothing less than the vent of your clothes dryer! - read more...

Quality Printing at Advantageous Pricing - Serving Medina, Ohio: Repro Depot Printing was founded in Medina, OH in the mid-1970s. At the time, Diane Korfhage's husband, Kurt, was a paper salesman, and one day while paying a call on Repro Depot Printing he learned that the business was for sale. Upon arriving home, he told Diane about Repro Depot Printing and suggested she consider buying the company. Thirteen months after the business first opened its doors Diane became the new owner and has now been building a reputation for quality printing services for over thirty years. We visited with Diane recently, and listened as she provided this overview of the services her company provides; - read more...

Serving the Healthcare Needs of Horses, Small Animals, & Exotic Pets - Serving Medina, Ohio: In 2004 Drs. Robert Nathan and Stephen Faust purchased Sharon Center Veterinary Hospital which had been originally established by Dr. Dave McDonald. Primarily an equine practice in the beginning, Sharon Center Veterinary Hospital has grown throughout the years to become a practice providing care not only for horses, but for small animals and exotic pets, as well. We met with Drs. Nathan and Faust recently, and listened as they provided this overview of the services available at Sharon Center Veterinary Hospital; - read more...

A Cost-Effective Solution to Mold Remediation - Serving Medina, Ohio: Early in 2001 Douglas (Doug) Kern discovered that many homeowners and building owners were losing the coverage for mold damage that had been provided by their insurance policies. As the insurance companies began refusing to cover damage from mold growth, building owners were suddenly in need of a cost-effective solution to their mold remediation needs. Doug founded Mold Protection Services, Inc. in 2001 to handle those mold related problems, and became a Certified Applicator for Anabec, a leader in the indoor air quality industry known for their non-toxic, environmentally safe microbial products for the treatment of mold and bacteria. We visited with Doug recently, and listened as he provided this overview of Mold Protection Services'; - read more...

Giving You Their Best Every Day - Serving Medina, Ohio: Medina's Hawkins Market, located at 233 Lafayette Road since opening in October 1982, was purchased in 2002 by Geyer's Markets, Inc. Geyer's Markets was founded in 1945 by brothers John and Melvin Geyer, and over the following years has built an enviable reputation built on desire, sacrifice, and plenty of hard work. While not nearly as large as a Giant Eagle or Walmart, Hawkins Geyer's Fresh Foods offers the Medina community friendly and courteous service, quality products, fair value, and an unending dedication to its employees. We met recently with Store Manager Joyce Porter, and listened as she provided this overview of Hawkins Geyer's Fresh Foods' offerings; - read more...

The Distinctive Look of Natural Stone - Serving Medina, Ohio: During World War II Mike Hardy served his country aboard several ocean going vessels including the U.S.S. California which sank after the Japanese raid on Pearl Harbor, the U.S.S. Astoria which went down at Guadalcanal, and the U.S.S. Santa Fe. After his discharge from the Navy, Mike trained as a bricklayer and built 50 masonry houses, many of which featured hand-cut stone fronts. Intrigued by the stone business, Mike founded Medina Cut Stone, Inc. in 1954 where he continues to supply homeowners and contractors with some of the finest stone building products in the local area. We met with Mike recently, and listened as he provided this overview of Medina Cut Stone's products and services; - read more...

Health, Happiness, & Wellness - Serving Medina, Ohio: When Dr. Matthew Hamilton was a child of thirteen years of age, he fell on the small of his back while playing basketball. Although their were no fractured or broken bones, he was placed on medication and advised to get plenty of rest while applying ice to his injuries. Wanting to get back in the game as soon as possible, Dr. Hamilton convinced his family to take him to see a chiropractor who determined that he had two major subluxations which were causing muscle spasms that were pinching a nerve. The chiropractor began to treat Dr. Hamilton's injured back, and within two days Dr. Hamilton was back on the court with his classmates. - read more...

Complete Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Services - Serving Medina, Ohio: Five generations of men in James (Jim) Schneider's family have supported their families by working on vehicles. His great-grandfather was a blacksmith, his father and grandfather were mechanics, and now Jim, his wife of over thirty years, Susan, and his son, Chris, are following the family tradition. Jim was introduced to the trade at twelve years of age, opened his first shop in Litchfield in 1980, and moved his business to Norwalk Road in Medina in 1986. We visited with Jim recently, and listened as he provided this overview of the services available at Jim's Maintenance Services; - read more...

Dedicated to Keeping Pets Happier at Home! - Serving Medina, Ohio: Nichole Kelland began pet sitting in 1999 while studying to become a Registered Veterinary Technician. Even after she accepted a position at a small animal hospital in Medina, her part-time pet sitting clientele continued to grow. In June 2006 Nichole decided to focus her full-time attention on serving the needs of her clients and their pets, and Happier at Home Pet Sitting, LLC became her new career. We visited with Nichole recently, and listened as she provided this overview of her company's services; - read more...

Senior Homecare by Angels® - Serving Medina, Ohio: Lifelong friends since childhood, Gail McEnteer and Kristie Marks have shared many of the same experiences. They showed horses together for many years and socialized with each other as adults. Over the years Gail and Kristie spoke frequently about starting a business together. At the suggestion of a friend they began to investigate the opportunity available as a Visiting Angels® franchisee. Each had been the caregiver for aging parents, recalled the exhaustion that being on call twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week can bring, and realized how helpful living assistance services would be to homebound senior citizens and their families. They contacted Visiting Angels®, passed the company's rigorous selection process, and in 2006 opened their own Visiting Angels® office. We visited with Gail and Kristie recently, and listened as they provided this overview of the services Visiting Angels® offers; - read more...

Medina County's Hub of Aviation - Serving Medina, Ohio: Eric Olson has been around airplanes from the time he was two years old. His father has been a pilot for fifty years, and aviation was a constant topic at the family dinner table. Today Eric is the General Manager of Flight Services of Medina, a division of Olson Products Inc., which began operating the Medina Airport in December 1991. We visited with Eric recently, and listened as he provided this overview of his company's services; - read more...

Getting You Back on the Road Fast! - Serving Medina, Ohio: Jeff Priebe began working on cars with his father while growing up, and his automotive skill led to a career in automotive repair. In 2007 Jeff founded Priebe's Collision Center in Medina, Ohio and has since been setting a new benchmark in the autobody repair industry, both in quality and in customer service. We visited with Jeff recently, and listened as he provide this overview of the services Priebe's Collision Center provides; - read more...

We'll Leave the Light On for You® - Serving Medina, Ohio: Growth near Medina's I-71 and State Route 18 intersection began to rapidly accelerate in the mid to late 1990s. With its very convenient location, this high traffic area was quickly becoming the gateway to the Akron, Cleveland, and Medina marketplaces. To help accommodate the many travelers coming into the area for both business and pleasure, Motel 6 opened its doors on East Pointe Drive on July 27, 2000. The hotel was built as the prototype for all new Motel 6 construction, and contains many newly introduced features and upgrades. We met recently with General Manager Jo Anna Cook and Manager Sam Karim, and listened as they provided this overview of Motel 6's accommodations; - read more...

The Natural Way to Shop - Serving Medina, Ohio: After her daughter was born, Melinda Greenland began making lavender products at home and selling them at craft shows. Melinda met many other local artisans and craftspeople while attending the craft shows who were doing the same thing. After seeing the high quality of the handmade items on display, Melinda founded Natures Lavender Gifts in Valley City in late November 2007 to provide Northeast Ohio residents with a convenient place to shop for natural, handmade, high quality original artwork and crafts. We visited with Melinda recently, and listened as she provided this overview of Natures Lavender Gifts' offerings; - read more...

A Place of Infinite Possibilities - Serving Medina, Ohio: In the spring of 2003 Karen Burke purchased a pregnant, female alpaca named Kellie. Without the land and facilities needed to house and care for Kellie, Karen had her boarded for a couple years at another farm during which time Kellie gave birth to two beautiful little crias (baby alpacas). Karen found, purchased, and began renovating a property in Westfield Township, and in September 2005 her small herd of alpacas moved to their permanent home. Alpacas are known for their remarkable fleece which makes wonderful fiber and yarn, and over the next couple years Karen became very involved in exploring the joys of fiber arts. In November 2007 Karen combined her three passions - alpacas, fiber arts, and natural health and healing - and founded Places in Time Farm to share her interests with others in the local community. We visited with Karen recently, and listened as she provided this overview of Places in Time Farm's products, services, and offerings; - read more...

An Intimate Gift Shop with Style and Personality - Serving Medina, Ohio: In 1845 Creston, OH became home to a farmhouse constructed on a 150 acre plot of ground. The little boy who grew up there, Martin Cole, inherited the homestead and in 1908 encased the original structure in brick. The home became known as the Cole Mansion and gained notoriety as one of the area's leading tobacco farms. Martin's wife passed away in 1924 and in the mid-1930s Martin sold the property which would then become the Shady Rest Nursing Home. Shady Rest continued to serve the local community through the mid 1970s when it was purchased by a minister and his family who converted the nursing home into a chapel. Sometime later the property was sold again, this time being reinvented as a bed and breakfast inn. - read more...

It's a Happy Place - Serving Medina, Ohio: For many years Carol and Ed Pamer raised their own beef and pork on their farm in Seville, OH. After selling their animals, Ed began to fill the barn with antique automobiles. When he mentioned that he was thinking of building another barn to hold even more cars, Carol asked if she might also have a barn to house the herbs and flowers she wanted to grow. After Carol designed a small 20 foot by 20 foot barn, Ed suggested making it a bit bigger so they could use it for other things, too. Well, the "little barn" ended up being 40 feet wide and 60 feet long with a 100 foot wrap-around porch! The barn was completed in October 1999, and a Halloween party for 80 people was scheduled to christen the barn. - read more...

Made With Love! - Serving Medina, Ohio: Knowing that we absorb toxins through our skin, Barbara Downey became interested in making an all-natural soap that would contain only ingredients proven to be beneficial to the human body. She joined the Handcrafted Soap Makers Guild, took some courses, and became a Certified Soapmaker. In 2005 Barbara founded Earth Essentials Natural Soap to share her health concerns with others, and to teach them that choosing a handmade soap is a luxurious way to care for the only body you are given. We visited with Barbara recently, and listened as she provided this overview of the wonderful, handmade soaps available from Earth Essentials Natural Soap; - read more...

Don't Replace Your Septic System! - Serving Medina, Ohio: In 1997 Joe Mollric had a major septic problem at his home in Jackson Township. After having his septic system pumped monthly for three months in a row, he realized it was time for drastic action. His pumper and a well respected septic system installer told him the cost to replace his existing system would be somewhere in the range of $12,000.00, but with three children in college and two more ready to enroll, Joe knew that $12,000.00 was definitely not an option. - read more...

A Focus on Quality - Serving Medina, Ohio: Altercare of Wadsworth Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing Care, Inc. is located in the building that was the original home to WHR Health System. After the hospital was moved to its current location, the building became a nursing home which was purchased by Altercare of Ohio, Inc. in 1988. Altercare, headquartered in North Canton Ohio, owns and operates 16 senior care facilities throughout Ohio and one in Michigan, each focused on meeting the highest standards with a team of highly trained professionals providing attention to every important detail. We met recently with Administrator Aaron Hetrick, LNHA, and listened as he provided this overview of Altercare of Wadsworth's offerings; - read more...

We Bring Your Vision to Life - Serving Medina, Ohio: Brothers Dustan and Ladd Tryon began working in the landscape industry as soon as they graduated from high school. When their brother bought a home in California, he asked Dustan and Ladd to come out and do the landscaping for him. They had such a good time installing their own designs that upon returning home, they founded Edgewater Landscaping the following spring and went into business for themselves. We visited recently with Dustan and Ladd, and listened as they provided this overview of the services Edgewater Landscaping offers; - read more...

Complete Car Care Experts - Serving Medina, Ohio: For Michael (Mike) and Beth Kowalsky's family, automobiles have been a central focus of their lives for decades. Although Mike was employed as a chemist for twenty-three years, he and son Tom were dedicated automobile racing enthusiasts. When Mike's employer decided to move their operations to Nashville, TN, the Kowalsky family chose to remain in Northeast Ohio and open their own business. Researching available opportunities, they quickly discovered that AAMCO Transmissions had been a leader in the automotive repair industry for over forty years. On January 2, 2007, Mike, Beth, and Tom opened the doors to AAMCO of Medina where they stake their reputation on their award-winning customer service. We met with Mike, Beth, and Tom recently, and listened as they provided this overview of the services AAMCO of Medina offers; - read more...

A Pioneer in the Mulch Industry - Serving Medina, Ohio: In the mid-1950s the Smith family moved from Hinckley to Marks Road in Medina where they established their dairy farm. They purchased sawdust and wood shavings for their cattle and sold the excess to local farmers. As their relationship with the saw mills grew, Myron and Glenn began to turn bark into mulch for landscaping projects. - read more...

Stylish Fashions at Budget Prices - Serving Medina, Ohio: As a school teacher working on her Master's Degree, Sarah Roth needed to maintain a professional image. Raising her children as a single mother, although, left little money for clothing for either her or her children. She found the solution by visiting local consignment clothing shops where gently used, top quality clothing could be found at a fraction of its original cost. - read more...

Enjoying the Alpaca Lifestyle - Serving Medina, Ohio: Searching for a viable business opportunity and the benefits available with a rural lifestyle, Adam and Peg Yonkof moved to the country where they began to research various agricultural pursuits. Their goal was to find an avenue that would prove to be profitable, have growth potential, and be able to be handed down to their children at some point in the future. Adam and Peg discovered that breeding and raising alpacas fit their requirements perfectly, and in 2005 founded One Fine Day Alpacas LLC. We met with Peg and Adam recently, and listened as they detailed the ins and outs of alpaca farming; - read more...

Your Professional Electrical Connection - Serving Medina, Ohio: Joseph A. Melinz graduated from college with a Business Administration Degree in Sales and Marketing. He began doing electrical work in the late 1980s, and in 1996 incorporated All-Pro Electric Service, Inc. We visited with Joseph recently, and listened as he provided this overview of All-Pro Electric Service's offerings; - read more...

Making Your Next Construction Project a Success - Serving Medina, Ohio: Brunswick, Ohio resident Michael Cangemi began working in the construction industry shortly after graduating from high school. His experience encompasses all facets of the industry from excavating to building houses. In February 2000, Michael purchased an existing construction business and renamed his new company Around the Clock Trenching/Concrete, Inc. We visited with Michael recently, and listened as he provided this overview of the services Around the Clock Trenching/Concrete provides; - read more...

Your One-Stop-Shop for All Your Landscape Needs - Serving Medina, Ohio: After working for two years helping a gentleman start a landscape supply company in Westlake, Bill Lattner came across a piece of property in Brunswick that needed a new lease on life. After Bill cleaned up the property and made a few improvements, in May 1992 it became the location for what would become Earth Plus, Inc. Bill would take a load of mulch and topsoil on consignment. With little more than a pickup truck and a shovel, he would deliver it to his customers by the yard or half yard, and unload it by hand. As he collected from each customer, he would pay his supplier for the previous load and pick up another. Before long, he was purchasing larger loads in advance and clearing the property of trees to make more room. Today Earth Plus, Inc. has grown to five trucks, four drivers, five office personal, and Bill working in the yard handling the loading. We visited with Bill recently, and listened as he provided this overview of Earth Plus' offerings; - read more...

Specializing in Surgical Care of the Foot and Ankle - Serving Medina, Ohio: As a child, Dr. Patrick Campbell, D.P.M., AACFAS always wanted to attend medical school. He completed his undergraduate work at Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia, and earned his medical degree from the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. After completing his surgery residency at University Hospitals Health System in Richmond Heights, Dr. Campbell founded Wadsworth Foot & Ankle LLC in Wadsworth, Ohio on July 1, 2003. We met with Dr. Campbell recently, and listened as he provided this overview of the services his practice provides; - read more...

Medina's Newest Premier Auto and RV Repair Facility - Serving Medina, Ohio: Growing up with a father who built show cars and street rods, George Millsop learned the importance of meticulous craftsmanship at a young age. By the time he was twenty years old he had purchased a Cleveland automobile repair shop and over the following seventeen years gained a stellar reputation for his mechanical skills. In January 2007, George, a Medina resident for the past fourteen years, began employing his talents locally when he moved his business to the corner of Lake and Lafayette Roads. We met with George recently, and listened as he described the services Premier Automotive & RV Service provides; - read more...