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Avon Lake, OH Real Estate News

By Stanley Stepak, Realtor - Avon Lake, Avon, Bay Village, Westlake,
(Howard Hanna - Avon Lake, OH)
Avon Lake Hydrant Flushing The Avon Lake Fire Department and Avon Lake Municipal Utilities will be conducting their annual safety inspection of the city's fire hydrants from April 29 until September 30. Residents' water may become discolored during the inspection, but should clear up after 3-5 minutes of running it. (If water does not clear in that time, call ALMU 24/7 at 440-933-6226). Residents should use only clear water when laundering clothes. To find out when crews will be in your area, call the Avon Lake Fire Department at 440-933-8305.
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By Stanley Stepak, Realtor - Avon Lake, Avon, Bay Village, Westlake,
(Howard Hanna - Avon Lake, OH)
The A.L.I.C.E Plan - New School Emergency Procedures Past practice for lockdowns has been fairly simple - staff locked their doors and turned off the lights. Students would move to a part of the room where they could not be seen and huddle quietly until they were given the "all clear" notice. The premise was to not bring attention to your presence and hopefully any intruder would leave you alone. This strategy changed after the Virginia Tech incident in 2007.  From this tragedy a new strategy was developed that will now be used at all Avon Lake City Schools - the ALICE plan. The philosophy behind the ALICE plan is to utilize technology and information in ways that allow staff and students to make informed decisions, to remove as many people as possible from the DANGER zone, and to provi...
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By Stanley Stepak, Realtor - Avon Lake, Avon, Bay Village, Westlake,
(Howard Hanna - Avon Lake, OH)
Property owners with in-ground sprinkling systems must have backflow prevention devices tested and copies of the test results filed at Avon Lake Municipal Utilities by May 25, 2013. Failure to comply can result in the water being shut off and a standard turn-on fee applied. We can email you a list of certified testers or you can pick one up at the office between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. weekdays. For additional information, call 440-933-6226 or email kris.kral@alutilities.com.
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By Stanley Stepak, Realtor - Avon Lake, Avon, Bay Village, Westlake,
(Howard Hanna - Avon Lake, OH)
Roof Shingles - Asphalt (Composition) Asphalt shingles have been around more than 100 years and are the most common roof covering material used in the United States. In fact, around 75% of residential homes are covered in asphalt shingles in the U.S.   Asphalt shingles are cheaper than most other alternative roofing materials and are readily available in a variety of sizes, styles and colors. Recycled material asphalt shingles can even be purchased if you would like to make your home more environmentally friendly. Asphalt shingles are durable, yet easy to repair. When coming across a loose or missing shingle, simply bend up the shingle above it. Then remove the nails holding the loose or damaged shingle, and slide the scraps out. Slide and nail the new shingle in, then glue the raised s...
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By Stanley Stepak, Realtor - Avon Lake, Avon, Bay Village, Westlake,
(Howard Hanna - Avon Lake, OH)
Struggling to search for Avon Lake, Avon, North Ridgeville, Sheffield Lake and Sheffield Village Homes?  Need some easier way to do it on the go?  Trulia and Zillow are great programs however they are not local.  They are not current to activity at the minute and projections on values of homes are questionable based on global measures and not having local information as a local Realtor would.  So what to do? Add my search engine to your mobile devise or if need be your computer and get direct and current home sales, open houses, know when the house is off the market and sold right away plus you can find similar homes in the area.  The site will spin right off the GPS on your phone if you give permission for you to do so and with that it will give you comparables while you are in the dri...
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By Stanley Stepak, Realtor - Avon Lake, Avon, Bay Village, Westlake,
(Howard Hanna - Avon Lake, OH)
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas produced by the breakdown of uranium in soil, rock, and water. Air pressure inside your home is usually lower than pressure in the soil around your home's foundation. Because of this difference in pressure, your home acts like a vacuum, drawing radon in through foundation cracks and other openings. Radon also may be present in well water and can be released into the air in your home when water is used for showering and other household uses. In most cases, radon entering the home through water is a small risk compared with radon entering your home from the soil. In a small number of homes, the building materials — such as granite and certain concrete products — can give off radon, although building materials rarely cause radon problems by th...
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By Stanley Stepak, Realtor - Avon Lake, Avon, Bay Village, Westlake,
(Howard Hanna - Avon Lake, OH)
Seniors – You are probably asking yourself, “Where can I find all the information I need for the end of my senior year and graduation?”  Well… your very own copy of the Senior Newsletter has this information and will be mailed to your house this week!  Check your mailbox daily, and when you receive it, open it up and read it from cover to cover.  DON’T throw your newsletter away until after you have your diploma in your hand.  If you can’t wait to get a hardcopy in the mail you can view it athttp://www.avonlakecityschools.org/files/announcements/attachments/Sr_Newsletter_2013_GBW.pdfright now!  This newsletter is chocked full of information including but not limited to Prom and Commencement information and tickets, event times and dates, alumni information, final exams and much, much mo...
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By Stanley Stepak, Realtor - Avon Lake, Avon, Bay Village, Westlake,
(Howard Hanna - Avon Lake, OH)
Avon Lake High School Principal Joanie Walker has been named the Ohio High School Principal of the Year for 2013-2014 by the Ohio Association of Secondary School Administrators. Walker, who has been with Avon Lake High School since 2007, is the only Ohio principal to win the award twice. She received the award first in 2006 for her work as principal at Bedford High School in 2005-2006.
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By Stanley Stepak, Realtor - Avon Lake, Avon, Bay Village, Westlake,
(Howard Hanna - Avon Lake, OH)
Here is a short / brief layout of home buying process. 1  Mortgage Pre-Approval:
contact your local bank or mortgage broker to get pre-approved for a mortgage.  You need to know your true situation and whether you can afford a new home and how much you can afford.  I know this is the heart attack event as you wait to hear what that lender will tell you but you have to know and know now! 2  Search your dream home:
Connect with a Real Estate agent and discuss with him/her what you are looking for in a home.  Location, space, price point are all core factors that break down in smaller specialized needs that I will discuss in another post.  Your Realtor can set up a personalized search engine on your computer that can help you do your initial search right out of your own home (or coffee sh...
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By Stanley Stepak, Realtor - Avon Lake, Avon, Bay Village, Westlake,
(Howard Hanna - Avon Lake, OH)
"In Person" Registration Dates:   Dates:    April 20th Time:     9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Place:    Old Firehouse Community Center (North Bay)                S.R. 83 and Lake Road  Swimsuits, swim supplies, and team sportswear will be available for try-on and purchase  "Mail In" Registration Dates: Dates:  April 21st through April 30th  Accepted on a space available basis Please include completed registration form, emergency contact form, and payment. Mail In sportswear and swimsuit orders will not be accepted  (Mail in registrations received without payment or emergency contact forms will not be processed)  New for 2013: Custom Swimsuits:  Click Here for Additional Information SwimOutlet.com Team Shop:  Click Here for Additional Information First Day of Practice:   Monday, June 10th
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By Stanley Stepak, Realtor - Avon Lake, Avon, Bay Village, Westlake,
(Howard Hanna - Avon Lake, OH)
Open Mic Date:  Second Thursday of each month Time:  7:00 - 10:00 p.m. Location:  Old Firehouse Community Center, 150 Avon Belden Rd. Join us for our monthly Open Mic at the Old Firehouse Community Center.  Each month we will offer the microphone to the amazing talents of musicians that we have in our community and beyond.  Coffee and refreshments will be offered at this FREE program.  Not a player or singer?  Stop by anyway and be a part of the audience and just enjoy the music and fellowship...and the coffee and snacks too!. And I promise not to perform... I have been paid off by my wife and kids!  
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By Stanley Stepak, Realtor - Avon Lake, Avon, Bay Village, Westlake,
(Howard Hanna - Avon Lake, OH)
  This Fantastic Brick front 4 bedroom/3 bath Colonial is in the highly Desirable community of Bridgeside in Avon Lake with over 2300 square feet of living space. As you enter the Two story foyer, you will notice the stylish updated decor as you are welcomed to the living and dining room. The spacious Family room boasts Beautiful and Striking built-in cabinetry and woodwork with an abundance of windows allowing light to stream throughout the room. The bright family room is enhanced by the Bamboo floors and decorative paint scheme. The kitchen has ample cabinets and offers an Open floor Concept from the centrally located kitchen overlooking the family room. A set of sliding glass doors lead to a large Deck where you can sit back and enjoy your favorite beverage. The Upstairs includes 4 b...
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By Stanley Stepak, Realtor - Avon Lake, Avon, Bay Village, Westlake,
(Howard Hanna - Avon Lake, OH)
Celebrate it by bringing your clan to Avon Lake Municipal Utilities’ Earth Day Beach Clean Up at Miller Road Park beach on April 21. The water and sewer utility is partnering with The City of Avon Lake's Service and Parks and Recreation Departments to help ready the beach for summer while giving families an opportunity to work together to care for our planet. The one-hour clean up is a great opportunity to show kids where litter ends up after it washes off sidewalks and streets straight into Lake Erie--and how they can help make the world a better place. More details: Where: Miller Road Park beach When: Sunday, April 21, 3-4 p.m., rain or shine, as long as it's warmer than 50 degrees. (If it's colder than 50, the make-up date will be Sunday, May 5, 3-4 p.m.) Who:  All ages are welcome, ...
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By Stanley Stepak, Realtor - Avon Lake, Avon, Bay Village, Westlake,
(Howard Hanna - Avon Lake, OH)
Shoremen Football Season Tickets   are processing now! Deadline for renewal is April 29, 2013.   Wait List for tickets is now open! Contact                                                                        Telephone: (440) 933-5164     
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By Stanley Stepak, Realtor - Avon Lake, Avon, Bay Village, Westlake,
(Howard Hanna - Avon Lake, OH)
The Avon Lake Drama Club produces a play and musical every school year.        Opening Night for All Shook Up is Thursday, April 18th, with performances Friday and Saturday at 7 PM and Sunday at 2 PM. Call 440-930-8639 for tickets to see the Performin' Shoremen.   Description   The spring musical, All Shook Up, rocks out with the music of Elvis Presley and a story based on Shakespeare's Twelth Night. It's a love story with motorcycles and Blue Suede Shoes. The show opens Thursday, April 18th at 7 PM, and also can be seen Friday and Saturday at 7 PM, and Sunday at 2 PM. Please join the Performin' Shoremen for a night of fun, laughs and talent.      
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By Stanley Stepak, Realtor - Avon Lake, Avon, Bay Village, Westlake,
(Howard Hanna - Avon Lake, OH)
Earth Day is coming. Celebrate it by bringing your clan to Avon Lake Municipal Utilities’ Earth Day Beach Clean Up at Miller Road Park beach on April 21. The water and sewer utility is partnering with The City of Avon Lake's Service and Parks and Recreation Departments to help ready the beach for summer while giving families an opportunity to work together to care for our planet. The one-hour clean up is a great opportunity to show kids where litter ends up after it washes off sidewalks and streets straight into Lake Erie--and how they can help make the world a better place. More details: Where: Miller Road Park beach When: Sunday, April 21, 3-4 p.m., rain or shine, as long as it's warmer than 50 degrees. (If it's colder than 50, the make-up date will be Sunday, May 5, 3-4 p.m.) Who:  A...
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By Stanley Stepak, Realtor - Avon Lake, Avon, Bay Village, Westlake,
(Howard Hanna - Avon Lake, OH)
Here is the code and procedures for obtaining Zoning Permits in Avon Lake.     1217.02  ZONING PERMITS.      (a)     Zoning Permit Required. No building or other structure, except as provided for in this Code, shall be erected, constructed, reconstructed, enlarged, moved or structurally altered, nor shall any excavation or site improvements be commenced, until a zoning permit has been applied for and received by the owner of the property involved or a person having an interest in such property and acting under written authority of the owner. Such permit shall be issued by the Zoning Administrator only when the Zoning Administrator finds that the application complies with all applicable requirements and standards of this Code, and if applicable;           (1)     A site plan as required ...
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By Stanley Stepak, Realtor - Avon Lake, Avon, Bay Village, Westlake,
(Howard Hanna - Avon Lake, OH)
The LEAPS Preschool Program provides preschool services to children with disabilities and typically developing peers.  For complete information on the LEAPS Preschool Program, click here.  Applications are now being accepted for typical peers to participate as role models in all areas of development for all of our students  for the 2013-2014 school year.  If you are interested in your child participating in this program, please click here to download the LEAPS Preschool Application for the 2013-2014 school year. 
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By Stanley Stepak, Realtor - Avon Lake, Avon, Bay Village, Westlake,
(Howard Hanna - Avon Lake, OH)
Join us for a panel discussion about the abuse of prescription drugs - see attached flyer for more information.   Presents a Performance of the Play LEGALLY ADDICTED Prescription Drug Abuse Monday, April 15, 2013 7:00 p.m. – 7:40 p.m.Performance of Recovery Resources’ Legally Addicted 7:40 p.m.– 8:30 p.m.Panel Discussion WESTLAKE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 27830 Hilliard Blvd Westlake, OH 44145 1.5 CEU Credits Available ($10). Registration recommended, www.yourteenmag.com/register-15 The first 100 registrants will be eligible for our KINDLE FIRE GIVEAWAY! (Must be present   to win.) MODERATOR FEATURED PANELISTS Kim Wheeler Channel 3 News Weekend Morning Anchor/Education Reporter Sharyse N. Jones MSSA, LISW-S Prevention & Adolescent Services Manager Recovery Resources Jeff Capretto Westshore...
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By Stanley Stepak, Realtor - Avon Lake, Avon, Bay Village, Westlake,
(Howard Hanna - Avon Lake, OH)
Camp Exploration 2013, our popular Math/Science camp for elementary and middle school students, will be held this year from June 24-28, 2013 at Avon Lake High School.  Please click on 2013 Camp Exploration Registration or visit our Flyer Connection webpage and click on Camp Exploration 2013 to view and print the registration form.  Registration for Camp Exploration 2013 begins on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. on a first come, first-serve basis.  Please refer to the registration form for more detailed information.
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