CASCADE CHRONICLE

Volume 12 | September 2018

A hands-on interactive historical park and museum that takes visitors on a journey through the past, present and future.

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Cascade Lofts adds Lock 15 Brewing Co. to old Swinehart Tire Factory

Revitalization of the Swinehart Tire Factory is complete. Lock 15 Brewery and The Cascade Events space has opened. Along with the 24 apartments creating The Cascade Lofts , this 1909 building on Howard and North St is a jewel in the heart of the Cascade Locks Park that keeps Akron history alive.

“The spirit of invention and innovation from The Swinehart Tire and Rubber Co spoke to us as we used the stout structure of this building,” said developer Tony Troppe. When you step into the building you will see many pictures and historical information throughout the building. This now becomes another focal point of history to enjoy when visiting the Cascade Locks area.

LOCKTOBERFEST

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5TH

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

LOCK 15 BREWERY

This year’s event will take place on Friday, October 5 from 5:30 to 8:30 pm at the newly opened Lock 15 Brewery.

Admittance is free.

Chefs will prepare traditional German food for our guests and make available their Oktoberfest brew.

We look forward to seeing you there. Prost!

Memorial Garden

Dedication Ceremony

Generations of family’s attended the dedication of the Cascade Locks Memorial Garden on May 25 ^th. The garden is in recognition of the time and hard work individuals have given to the preservation and creation of this historical park.

Lynn Metzger, Jack Gieck and Bruce Norton are the first to have their contributions enshrined in the backyard of the Mustill Store and Farm. Three generations of Metzger family attended from as far away as Seattle. Lynn’s husband Ed spoke for the family in remembering her as a tireless advocate for the park, the University of Akron, and spoke of Lynn receiving her PHD in Cultural Anthropology at Case Western. Julie Metzger and her husband Mike thought, “this was a wonderful way to show gratitude to Lynn and her work.”

Anne Schrader, Jack Gieck’s daughter, spoke about her father and felt, “He would have been humbled and embarrassed by this recognition.” She spoke of Jack’s time walking every mile of the Canal Corridor. He walked these miles not alone but with his good friend Larry Turner. “In 1987 I joined the Canal Society of Ohio and did my first tour of the area “said Larry Turner. “I was Jack’s V.P. of the tour committee and he could talk me into anything. Jack had a 16mm video of the area and built models and wrote books.”

The original historian of the group was Bruce Norton. “He was a trailblazer who hacked his way through the Cuyahoga Valley," said Larry Norton, Bruce’s brother. Also speaking to his prowess with a machete was Chuck Ayers. “Bruce would slice through the overgrowth with Lynn and Jack. They knew where everything was and took you through a time machine.” Bruce helped create a path so you could see how the park looked in the past and how it could look.

CLPA Remembers

Christine D. Freitag

Long time members and friends of CLPA will remember Bob and Christine Freitag. We are all saddened by the news of Christine’s passing on August 4th. She will be missed by many.

Christine was active in her work and advocacy for many causes and interests. She co-founded Scenic Ohio to preserve and enhance the scenic character of Ohio’s communities and countryside. A long time participant and leader in gardening and garden clubs locally, Christine was the president of the Garden Club of America from 1993-1995.

Christine and Bob were very much engaged with CLPA. Christine’s activities with the Conservancy for the Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Friends of MetroParks dovetailed well with the development of Cascade Locks along the canal. Her support for the organization included being a marvelous hostess to board retreats at the cabin and helping with a variety of activities and fund-raisers. She supported Bob in his role as board member and treasurer.

Christine was instrumental in helping to obtain grants, including one from the Garden Club to

support period appropriate plants and landscaping as the Mustill site was being developed. Christine helped to set up the first office in the Mustill House for what is now the Ohio and Erie Canalway Coalition.

The engagement, dedication and love for the community demonstrated by Christine will not be

duplicated. Members of the CLPA Board sent a memorial contribution to an organization designated by Christine’s family. We wish Bob and the rest of her family well and offer our sincere condolences.

Mustill T-Shirts

Now in Stock and On Sale!

Recently, Board Member, Anita Marron, designed our new Mustill Store t-shirts. The design worn by our last president, Dave Kirschbaum, standing in front of the Presidents on Mount Rushmore is the first design we printed. They are selling well! Come see us to pick up your t-shirt and promote our Museum wherever life’s adventures find you.

In The News

Akron Portage-Paddle Race

The Akron Portage & Paddle had its 2nd annual race on May 19th. This canoe and kayak trek through the Ohio & Erie Canal started at Summit Lake and ended at the Schumacher Mill Site. Tom Crain, creator of Portage & Paddle, said they are going to really build this event up over the years and was grateful for all the help from the people at the Mustill Store. For more information please view, www.facebook.com/akronportagepaddle

CLPA is Zenith Award Winner

Executive Director, Don Gordon, and Operations Manager, Beth Leipold, attended the Zenith Awards on May 11th. In recognition of National Travel and Tourism week each year, the Akron Summit Convention and Visitors Bureau honors local businesses and individuals in the industry. Awards are based on nominations from the public. This year, the Mustill Store won for Akron’s Hottest Hidden Treasure. As you can see from the list below, we are in great company.

2018 - 17th Annual Zenith Award Winners

Chairman’s Award – Don Drumm

The Susan L. Hamo Hospitality Person of the Year Award – Colleen Kinstrler, Holiday Inn Akron West

Hospitality Volunteer Award – Jim Urban, Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens

Friend of Hospitality Award – Otto Orf, Heart & Sole Futsal Academy

Hospitality Social Media Award – Twisted Olive

Hospitality Partnership Award – Ohio Shakespeare Festival & Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens

Hospitality Innovation Award – Akron-Canton Airport & Unbox Advantage

Rookie of the Year – Carli Molinelli – Akron Zoo

“You Tell the Tourist Award” - Ultimate Palate Pleaser – Chill Ice Cream

“You Tell the Tourist Award” - Can’t Miss Tourism Experience – Cuyahoga Valley National Park

“You Tell the Tourist Award” - Best Retail Therapy, Noto Boutique

“You Tell the Tourist Award” - Best Photo Op – Hard Rock Casino Northfield Park Guitar

8th Annual Duck Derby

The annual Duck Derby was a rain event, which ducks seem to like, but did not hamper the good times of those attending. Held at the Sustainer near Cascade Lofts, guests enjoyed beer provided by Magic City Brewing of Barberton, food and live music were available for this fun family event.

Happenings

Pollinator Program

CLPA volunteer, Denny Reiser, has created a discussion about pollinators and explains why our Monarch Garden is so important to them. Through this platform, Denny elaborates on how to support the pollinators and foster their future. This summer Denny and Don hosted groups from the Brownies, Cascade Village in conjunction with City Sprouts, and a group with Local Art Educator Sarah Gott in cooperation with Kaley Foster at the Akron Sustainer.

Northside Parking Lot

A parking lot doesn’t sound like an interesting news topic but in this case, you have to see this to believe it. In May, local artists collaborated to transform under used pavement in the parking lot of the Northside shopping district. It’s a beautiful display designed by Akron artist, April Couch of Totally Tangled Creations and Mac Love. About 80 volunteers worked to paint the mural. We hope you have a chance to admire this when you are in the Northside district!

Rosie Completes Her Journey

The tunnel boring machine, Rosie, has completed her journey under the city as part of the Ohio Canal Interceptor Tunnel project. The breakthrough occurred on August 29th with a celebration at Lock 3. This is a huge step in the process to build the City’s infrastructure for the next century that will protect public health and maintain water of the highest quality in the most cost-effective manner. CLPA was represented at the event with a tent and we sold Akron Digs t-shirts. T-shirts are still available at the store if you’d like to pick one up to commemorate the project.

A Note from The CLPA President

Welcome to our newly elected President - Doug Hausknecht

Greetings from the presidential suite high atop the Mustill Store.

Many of us know each other, at least by name. I first became involved in the Cascade Locks project when I was with the Akron Jaycees and we helped Progress Through Preservation clean up the yard after the City of Akron acquired the property. More on that in a future note. For now, I am pleased to be the current president of the Cascade Locks Park Association and also our liaison to the board of Progress Through Preservation. Having just retired from The University of Akron, I look forward to spending some quality time with the park. We will soon have a strategy retreat for the board of directors of CLPA. My goal in the short term is

to enhance and capitalize on our partnerships and find new complementary cooperative

relationships. One exciting new partnership is with Lock 15 Brewing Company. More

on that elsewhere in the newsletter.

Thank you to all of our 2018 Members

Benefactors, Up to $500

Stephen & Jane Comunale

Don & Lynne Gordon

Stan & Roberta Marks

Edward Metzger

Tim Miller

Patrons, Up to $250

Jim & Sally Alkire

Melissa Andrews

Louis Berry

David & Ann Brennan

John & Ardell Daily

Doug & Carol Hausknecht

Therese Johnson

David Kirschbaum

Bert Szabo

Donors, Up to $100

Thomas & Karen Clark

Katarina Cook

John & Betty Dalton

Stephen Feldstein

Donald Fogelsanger

Paul Frank

Phil & Julie January

Bob Jenkins

Robert & Eric Jones

Susan Kruder

Daniel & Michele McGill

Dan Sarvis

Arthur & Dorothy Jean Schooley

Fred Specht

Scott Stutler

Tim Tober

Virginia Wojno

Supporter, Up to $50

Jean Baliga

Judith Bigelow

Eileen Bergmann

Albert Brewster

Albert Brion, Jr

Sally Childs

Richard Dee

James DeVoe

Donald & Barbara Dieterich

Cecil & Joanne Dobbins

Anne Galehouse

Frank Harvey

Judy Jaccaud

Beth Leipold

Thomas & Marilyn Merryweather

Jonathon Pavloff

Jack Pierson

Mary Plazo

Denise Scholtes

Pamela Strachan

Friend, Up to $25

Al & Donna Barracato

Elizabeth Cole

Carolyn Cox

Frank & Eileen Field

John & Char Hiller

Carol Hulsemann

Danielle Hupp

Gerry Kiefer

Rowan MacTaggart

Guy Marentette

David Milkovich

Tom & Beverly Rawlings

Les Thompson

Individual Donors

Louis Berry

Don & Lynne Gordon

Doug Hausknecht

Bob Jenkins

Kurt & Michelle Rodhe

Mary Starbuck

Corporate Donors

Akron Community Foundation

Canal Society of Ohio

Steve Comunale Charitable Foundation

Feth Family Foundation

Roberta L Ewing Marks Charitable Foundation

Summit Metro Parks

THANK YOU TO OUR 2018 DONORS AND SPONSORS

2018 Event Sponsors

Adcon Engineering

One4Silver

Akron/Summit Convention & Visitors Bureau

OECC

Williams Flooring

Dirty River Bicycle Works

Looking for Volunteers

We are always on the look out for volunteers to add more wonderful people like you to our organization. If you have a friend, relative or co-worker looking for an opportunity to give back to our community, please reach out to Beth at 330.374.5625 by phone or bleipold@cascadelocks.org by email.

We have needs for the store, education, and events committee.

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