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Contact:
Paula Davis, Executive Director, Keep Akron Beautiful
at 330-375-2116 or by email at davispa@ci.akron.oh.us |
| THREE TOP WINNERS FOR 2003 TAKE PRIDE
IN AKRON AWARD |
In an effort to encourage the citizens of
Akron to take pride in their city by preventing litter, recycling more, promoting
responsible waste management and by beautifying their environment, Keep Akron Beautiful is
presenting the Take Pride in Akron awards for the fifth year. The winner(s) were
announced at Mayor Don Plusquellic's weekly press conference on Wednesday, October 15,
2003. Twelve nominations were received. Six judges met to select the
residences, businesses, projects and/or organizations that best promote the program areas
impacted by Keep Akron Beautiful's Mission Statement. The nominees were:
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| Patricia
Simmons, CEO & President |
The
Lehner Family Gardens at the Akron Zoological Park |
| Jeff Chicatelli |
The Chicatelli Residence |
| Noel
& Mike Horvath |
The
Horvath Residence |
| Jack Jeter |
The Jeter Residence - The Anchorage
Renovation |
| Jim
King & Raphael Oletta |
Angel
Falls Coffee House |
| Joe Pavecski, Director Plant Operations |
Akron General Medical Center Campus |
| Hellen
Mitten |
The
Mitten Residence |
| Doug Robinson |
Nick Anthe Restaurant |
| Steve
Rusov & Chuck Kyle |
Two
Amigo's Mexican Grill |
| Ken Stewart |
Ken Stewart's Grille |
| Elaine
Taggart |
Rockynol |
| Dr. Bill Thomas |
Excelsior Apartments |
| Rick
Thomas & Dave Thomas, R. G. Thomas Landscape and Design |
Horticulture,
Summer Arts Program at Lock III Park |
| Michael G. Trecaso |
Mary Coyle Ice Cream Parlor |
| Laila
Zakham |
Aladdin's
Eatery |
The top winners this year included the Landscape
component of the 2003 Summer Arts Experience at Lock III Park, honoring
Artists in Residence Rick and Dave Thomas of R.G. Thomas Landscape and Design. The
Lehner Family Gardens of the Akron Zoo was also noted for its five theme gardens and
Nature's View Education Center. Rounding out the top trio was the private residence of
Jeff Chicatelli, who has converted a former West Akron church into his home, complete
with pond and waterfall!
Keep Akron Beautiful's Mission Statement:
Keep Akron Beautiful develops and implements public education and community improvement
programs on litter prevention, recycling, waste management and beautification to encourage
citizens to take pride in Akron by participating in these activities. |
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