Green, OH

Residential home sales in Green, Ohio increased slightly from the period January - February 2009. January sales for 2009 were double the sales recorded in January 2008 while February sales were slightly lower in 2009 than they were for the same period in 2008.

Total sales for January and February 2009 were slightly higher than the same period in 2008.

Typically, sales in December and January have been low in this market with increased sales beginning in the second month (February) of each year. 2009 sales for the first two months of the year exceeded sales recorded in each of the previous years going back to 2005. Even though this early trend is positive for the Green, Ohio market, sales data for months to follow will need to be monitored to determine if a positive market trend is beginning.

Summit County, Ohio sales data for the same period showed similar trends as Green, Ohio for most years dating back to 2005. However, Green, Ohio is demonstrating stronger levels of growth in it's historical sales than the county measures indicate.

Green, Ohio is a growing community and its sales data will most likely reflect it's growth in the months to come.

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Green High School recently performed the musical "Crazy for You." Each year the school displays the talents of their students by staging a performance during the fall and spring. Anyone who attends one of the performances put on by the school is never disappointed. I have been going to Green High School performances for several years and thoroughly enjoy them.

It is amazing how much talent these young men and women have and how well they perform in the roles they have been cast. I can remember a lot of years ago (when I was in high school - OK quite a bit more than a lot of years ago) the high school plays my school put on. They didn't come close to what schools are doing today. The kids performing for their schools today are multi-talented; and their talent level is truly high.

My daughter and niece participated in these school productions when they were in school. My daughter played in the pit orchestra while my niece sang and danced.

In recent years a new star in our family has surfaced. My nephew has performed (singing, dancing, acting, etc.) in the school productions and has done quite well. The first time I heard him sing I was truly amazed; I didn't realize he had that kind of talent.

I have watched him in "Beauty and the Beast" and now "Crazy for You." I loved the music in both of these performances but especially loved the music from this last performance. The music was from a generation before mine but certainly from that created great music.

The students of Green High School and their teachers are to be congratulated for doing a great job in the performing arts. It takes a lot of work to put on a good production and it is obvious they have done that.

There are a number of events that are taking place within the week in southern Summit County, Ohio. Take time to support your local charities and turn out to listen to the candidates and issues important to your local community.

Green

Chili Supper at Middle School

Bulldog Chili, hot dogs, taco salads and more

Where: Green Middle School on Steese Rd.

October 10 (4 - 7 p.m.)

Tickets: $5.00 at the door

Presale: $4.00 for seniors and adults. Children under 10, $3.00

Uniontown

Spaghetti Dinner at Church

Heaping plates of spaghetti

October 12 (Noon to 5:30 p.m.)

Where: Uniontown Community Park, 3696 Apollo St. NW

Tickets: $5.00 (adults), $3.00 (children 6 and up)

Portage Lakes

Candidates and Issue Night

Where: New Franklin Town Hall, 5605 Manchester Rd.

October 13 (7:00 p.m.)

Meet candidates for federal, state, county and judgeships and learn about the 1 percent sales tax in New Franklin.

As a former school administrator we were always concerned about the use of alcohol among members of our student body. We were concerned for student safety and the values of use/abuse of chemical substances.

Our local high school (Green Local Schools) is taking a proactive approach in dealing with potential chemical use (especially alcohol) among students attending school events. Local officials, and in particular our principal Joe Nicklos, will administer breathalyzer tests before permitting students to enter their annual homecoming event. The student council played a significant role in promoting and implementing the tests; an obvious measure of their high level of maturity and responsibility. I am always impressed by the "forward thinking" of young people in our community and applaud their sense of civic responsibility.

Joe Nicklos was formerly involved with the North Royalton school implemented a similar program with great success.

You can read about the program by clicking on the following link:

http://www.thesuburbanite.com/communities/green/x1272958697/Breathalizer-test-used-at-Green-Homecoming

My congratulations goes out to Mr. Nicklos and his student body for supporting a great idea and taking measures that demonstrate a serious concern for every member of their student body.

Congratulations to Marty Misbrenner.

Marty was recently inducted into the Ohio Soccer Hall of Fame. This honor is well deserved for a man who has dedicated his adult life to the promotion and development of the game.

I have known Marty for several years as a soccer associate. He is a genuinely dedicated individual who has grown up with the game and has shared his knowledge to the benefit of many young people in the Akron area. I have played against and with Marty in years long gone by in friendly games. As a player, he was among the best in his age group and as an individual you will find none finer. He is a pleasant man who approaches the game with intensity and is a friendly person to all he comes in contact with. I have always known him to nurture young players and coach from a positive and professional manner.

When I read the article in our local paper that Marty was inducted into the Ohio Soccer Hall of Fame I was thrilled. I can't think of anyone who is more deserving for this honor.

It is always wonderful to learn that deserving individuals are given the highest recognition for the services they provide members of our community.

You can read the article in our local newspaper by clicking on the following link:

http://www.thesuburbanite.com/communities/green/x1923542847/Misbrener-inducted-into-the-Ohio-Soccer-Hall-of-Fame