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LIFESTYLE LETTER
NOVEMBER 2021 PUBLISHER
Brian Bailey | brian.bailey@lifestylepubs.com EDITORIAL COORDINATOR
Terry Fravel | terry.fravel@lifestylepubs.com
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WHAT ARE YOU THANKFUL FOR THIS YEAR? Hopefully, when you look around you
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have many reasons to count your blessings.
Mary Albers
Family and friends are usually at the top of our lists. And if you plan to celebrate with them at your home this month, check out the creative ideas we included in the Autumn Table Setting article to decorate your bountiful dinner table. Now is the time to collect leaves and pinecones for a handcrafted, magazine-cover-worthy do-it-yourself project.
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Kirstan Lanier CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Jacquie Mazziotta, Daryl Dirham CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS
This is also the time of year when we look around our community to be reminded of
Terry Fravel
those who need a little help setting their own tables. I was inspired by the mission and tireless work of Refuge of Hope, who has been providing meals and shelter for people in need in our community for more than 20 years. This non-profit is supported by many thoughtful, kind and generous people that we have living among us as our neighbors and friends. If you are grateful for what you have, consider one of the many ways to give back to local organizations like this. As Refuge of Hope CEO Duane Wykoff points out in his Q&A, they are forever in need of volunteers, money or simply inclusion in your prayers.
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INSIDE THE ISSUE NOVEMBER 2021
FEATURES 14 Offering a Refuge of Hope Local Mission Serves the Canton Area for Two Decades
18 Sticks and Stones: Avoid Delays that Hurt Home Improvement Timelines Local Experts Help Navigate Supply Chain Delays and Increased Demand in Home Improvement Projects
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32 Autumn Table Setting Set Your Autumn Table in Style
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County. This year’s Interactive Digital Extravaganza
Bazaar and Sugar Shack filled with homemade
is the major fundraiser for the income necessary
goodies for Christmas shoppers.
to provide meals, shelter and HOPE to those the
Live music, workshops and live demonstrations will be provided, along with the popular Saturday afternoon kids’ activities. Visit CantonGardenCenter.com for more information.
THANKS + GIVING = HOPE GALA RETURNS FOR 12TH YEAR
organization is called to serve. The live-streaming evening event will include an inspiring success story, five chances to win $1,000 (only 300 tickets will be sold), amazing online auction and more. Visit RefugeofHope.org for more information.
Please join Refuge of Hope for the 12th annual Thanks + Giving = HOPE Gala, Friday, November 12 at 7 p.m. Hot nutritious … meals … safe, sober shelter …
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THANKFUL THIS MONTH, WE CELEBRATE THANKSGIVING, A TIME TO REMIND OURSELVES OF THE BOUNTIFUL BLESSINGS WE HAVE IN OUR LIVES. Spend some time counting those blessings or catching up with friends while you work your way through this list of incredible local coffee shops.
CAFÉ CRAWL + Muggswigz Coffee and Tea brews fresh-roasted specialty-grade Arabica beans in-house. Teas, espresso and signature beverages are also available. Ask for the Libswig™. 5854 Fulton Dr NW, Canton, OH 44718 + Ohio Roasting Company features coffees from around the world. Enjoy the aroma of roasting beans when the roasting sign is lit. Gelato is made in-house. 4870 Frank Ave NW, North Canton, OH 44720 + Another Broken Egg Cafe specializes in Southern-inspired breakfast and brunch paired with coffee, a signature cocktail, bloody Mary or mimosa. Glutenfree options available. 6708 Strip Ave NW, North Canton, OH 44720 + Enjoy a classic espresso on the go from The Human Bean. A cappuccino, latte, breve, mocha or Americano is sure to please everyone. 4301 Whipple Ave NW, Canton, OH 44718 + Try a morning moonshine latte with a triple shot of vanilla and caramel at Tremont Coffee Company. Cold nitro brew, coffees, espresso and pastries are available. 4859 Tuscarawas St W, Canton, OH 44708 12
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REFUGE OF HOPE MINISTRIES (ROH) IS A NON-PROFIT CHRISTIAN RESCUE MISSION LOCATED IN DOWNTOWN CANTON THAT STRIVES TO GLORIFY AND SERVE GOD BY PROVIDING MEALS FOR THE HUNGRY AND EMERGENCY SHELTER AND TRANSITION TO INDEPENDENCE FOR HOMELESS MEN. From the beginning, ROH has provided help and hope to anyone in need, with all services free of charge. We asked CEO Duane Wykoff to tell us more. WHEN WAS ROH FOUNDED AND HOW HAS IT GROWN? ROH was founded in 2000 when it offered a free coffee house, Bible studies and a Sunday worship service. The organization also served a meal after the Sunday worship service. In 2003, ROH began expanding ministry services to the entire Stark County community with a mobile soup kitchen and in December 2004, opened an emergency homeless shelter for men with 22 available beds.
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OFFERING A REFUGE OF HOPE
LOCAL MISSION SERVES THE CANTON AREA FOR TWO DECADES
Since 2009, the organization has focused on being the best possi-
other basic necessities for homeless men;
ble service provider in just two ministries – a food ministry providing
social interaction, a feeling of belonging, and
nutritious, free meals to hungry men, women and children, and an
a sense of self-worth for meal guests and
emergency and transitional housing shelter for men (the only such
shelter clients; opportunities to find housing
entity at that time in Stark County).
and employment; and a conduit to other local
In July 2019, we moved into a newly constructed facility with 66
social-service agencies.
beds in our shelter. We went from providing 8,800 bedded nights
Hunger, homelessness and poverty are
per year to over 16,000 in 2019. The number of nutritious meals
serious issues in Stark County. In Canton,
provided at ROH has increased from 14,500 in 2008 to just under
more than 32% of the people live at the pov-
92,000 in 2019. Despite the chaos caused by the Covid-19 pandemic
erty level or below. In Stark County, one in
in 2020 and into 2021, we still served just under 80,000 meals to
seven people, including one in four children
hungry men, women and children in 2020.
and one in ten senior citizens, are food inse-
ROH’s Board of Directors and staff are a strong group of Christian men and women with diverse backgrounds and experience. They have hearts to serve and strive to build relationships with those living in poverty in Stark and neighboring counties.
cure which means they do not have regular access to affordable, nutritious food. We offer hungry and hurting people of all ages eight meals per week, more than any other such organization in Stark County. We serve
WHAT COMMUNITY NEEDS DOES ROH SERVE? ROH meets a long list of vital community needs by providing:
dinner Monday through Friday and lunch on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday.
hope for those with little; spiritual guidance; hot meals for the hungry; shelter, meals, showers, clothing, transportation and
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WE ... NEVER WANT TO BE IN A POSITION OF HAVING TO SHUT DOWN, EVEN FOR A DAY, DUE TO LACK OF RESOURCES.
WHAT CHALLENGES DOES ROH CURRENTLY FACE?
3) Support ROH financially – We need financial
Two major challenges for ROH currently include
support to meet our annual budget. Support comes in
funding, to make certain we have the dollars necessary
a variety of ways – donations made online, in person
to operate the ministry. We are open every day of the
and via mail; sponsorships and participation in fund-
year and never want to be in a position of having to shut
raising events like our annual gala, spring banquet, and
down, even for a day, due to lack of resources.
5K race; monthly/quarterly gifts, company matching
A second challenge is volunteers. We operate with a small staff so we depend on the help of volunteers especially in our Meal Ministry. We have been blessed
donations, legacy gifts and in-kind donations. HOW CAN WE LEARN MORE ABOUT ROH?
with a great group of loyal, supportive volunteers but
The best way to learn about ROH is to visit and
can always use more. We are constantly on the look-
tour our facility. We currently provide tours but always
out for those who have a heart to serve people who
adhere to the necessary precautions due to the Covid-
live daily in dire circumstances in our community.
19 virus. More information is available on our website at RefugeofHope.org There you can join our mailing
HOW CAN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY SUPPORT
list to receive our newsletters which include stories of
ROH IN ORDER TO HELP YOUR MISSION SERV-
the people we serve. You can follow us on Facebook or
ING THOSE IN NEED?
watch video testimonies of former shelter residents on
1) Pray for ROH – As a Christian organization, we
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our YouTube channel.
believe in the power of prayer and have been blessed
Please consider participation in our upcom-
time after time at ROH by prayers being answered by a
ing Thanks + Giving = HOPE Gala to be held on
loving and caring God.
Friday, November 12. This year’s Interactive Digital
2) Be a volunteer – We love our volunteers and it
Extravaganza is our major fundraiser for the income
would be difficult to operate efficiently without them!
necessary to provide meals, shelter and HOPE to
We can always use volunteers who have a heart to
those we are called to serve. Information regarding
serve people in need.
this event is available on our website.
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SUPPLY CHAIN DELAYS AND INCREASED DEMAND LEAD HOMEOWNERS TO PLAN MUCH FURTHER AHEAD
BONFIRES, CORNSTALKS AND MUMS ARE SYNONYMOUS WITH FALL, AND THOUGHTS OF SPRING FLOWERS HAVE BEEN TUCKED AWAY UNTIL NEXT YEAR. However, if planning for a bigger fire pit in time for next spring or summer is on the short list of upcoming home projects, it’s time to start planning now. The days of calling a contractor and getting an estimate within a week are rare and far in between. Not only has the pandemic affected the way we socialize, but it also ushered in a new way of living and doing business. “People are spending more time outdoors now than before, and they’re investing in outdoor living spaces - they’re investing in their assets,” says Bryan Rice of Rice’s Landscapes Redefined. “We’re seeing people add extensions of their living spaces into the outdoors by way of gas fire pits, outdoor kitchens, seating walls and more.”
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As the demand for home projects grows, contractors are facing challenges in the supply chain, including shipping and manufacturing delays, labor shortages, product inventory availability and more. Much of this is directly related to the Covid-19 pandemic, and as a result has significantly impacted project turnaround time. However, this new normal, at least for the time being, is an opportunity to become better planners and more efficient with time and projects. “It’s like anything in life, getting ahead of it is the best way to manage it,” says Bryan. “Our January and February schedules are already booked, and we are starting to schedule for May already.” Ohio weather dictates the number of days that work can be completed, and labor is limited. The green industry has faced labor challenges for many years, but the demand of recent increased project requests has added to longer turnaround times. While taking the initial step to begin a project may be daunting, the role of the contractor is to remove the burden off the homeowner and make the project seamless. Whether planning to freshen up landscape design, install a new patio in time for a graduation party or considering a new pergola build, advanced planning is key. “Some projects can take weeks to put together – people change their minds. We have a talented team of folks, and we work with customers from concept to finish and bring the designs to life. Collaboration takes time. We design, build and maintain projects,” Bryan says. “The key is to contact us so we can get the project on the calendar. It’s like planning for retirement. This is no different. Get ahead of it if you want to do it right,” he says.
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STEPS TO ACCOMPLISH A SUCCESSFUL PROJECT:
“An order that may have originally taken eight
Research – know what you want before trying to
weeks to arrive has now turned into what is some-
schedule a project.
times a 23-week delivery,” explains Brian St. Jean,
Plan early – it’s never too early to begin.
president of Infinity Homes and Remodeling in
Budget – establish a budget and talk with your contractor.
Massillon. “Some of the delays are a result of labor
Make the call – contact your contractor and set
shortages, shipping delays, an increase in home
up a schedule. For more information about landscape and outdoor
remodeling requests, as well as national events that impact us locally. For example, the freeze in Texas
planning, visit RicesLandscapes.com.
affected plumbing supplies.”
HOME REMODELING PROJECTS
able locally, thanks to partnerships with area
Some supplies like countertops are more availJust like shag carpet and floral wallpaper, styles in home remodeling have changed. From color palettes to countertops, homeowners are updating and upgrading to enhance their living spaces and the value of their homes.
vendors. Although, cabinet delivery times are significantly longer. According to Brian, increased costs for shipping and materials are adding to the price tag of
However, the home remodeling industry has also
projects, but the good news is the price of lumber
been impacted by an increase in the number of project
is beginning to realign with regular market costs.
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Low interest rates are helping offset those increased costs as well. “My advice is don’t wait to plan. It’s possible to get some projects under contract by the end of the year, but we are already scheduling for next year. We’re being notified of delivery dates, but then finding out about delays later. So, we’re basing our schedule on past projects because suppliers can’t always give an estimate,” says Brian. Consider these tips for a successful project: + Plan. Start thinking about steps to get the project going earlier than later. + Contact a couple contractors for estimates and check references. + Engage the contractor from the beginning. They can help determine what options are available and design a project to fit within budgets. + Establish the budget with the contractor in the beginning and be honest. Contractors will help achieve goals and remain on budget. “When we quote a job, I share the cost of materials and labor, and I include an allowance section, which is set aside for materials like cabinets, faucets, countertops, backsplash and flooring. We encourage our customers to make product selections as soon as possible. They can find inspiration from several sources, including our website and social media profiles on Houzz, Pinterest, Instagram, Facebook and even TikTok. From that point we can build a schedule around the delivery,” he says. For design inspiration and trends, visit InfinityHomesRemodeling.com. EXTERIOR HOME PROJECTS
Before
Exterior home projects have also been impacted by supply chain delays, but for a homeowner who might find themselves with roof dam-
owner needs a metal roof on a shed or pole
age and in need of a roof this fall, they’re in luck!
building, that’s a project that could be handled
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“During the Covid-19 shutdown, there was a
Roofing and siding projects typically wrap up
backlog,” says Henry Yoder, co-owner and sales
for the season at the beginning of December,
manager of ProCon Exteriors. “People were buying
but emergencies or more unique requests can
siding, but manufacturers weren’t making it, and
often be accommodated. For example, if a res-
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Like other industries, scheduling in advance is paramount. Henry says his team can help homeowners determine colors, materials, trim, etc. during the research phase of the project. With visualization software, customers can also upload a photo of their home and virtually try various siding colors and trim to demonstrate how the finished job will look. “We encourage people to call now and not wait until they’re ready for the project to actually be completed. Weather plays a big role, so it’s important to get on the schedule now rather than later,” Henry says. Standard colors and styles, like white siding with black trim are more available and can be in-hand within a couple weeks. However, more unique requests will take longer. “We’re seeing a bigger trend with the white farmhouse feel, but then we have people who request completely different color variations. They might have white siding on the first level and a second color transition at the bottom or top of the second-floor windows,” Henry says. Located in Kidron, Ohio, ProCon Exteriors offers new construction, roofing, siding and turnkey projects. Visit ProConExteriors.com to learn more.
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INSPIRED BY BEN HIGGINS TALKS COFFEE, HOPE & HUMANITY, AND WHAT IT MEANS TO BE THANKFUL
Living a Purposeful Life
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PROBABLY BEST KNOWN FOR BEING LEAD #20 IN THE
CL: ARE THERE THINGS YOU DO, OR MAN-
BACHELOR, THERE IS SO MUCH MORE TO BEN HIGGINS
TRAS YOU LIVE BY ON A DAILY BASIS?
THAN BEING ONE OF AMERICA’S REALITY TV SWEET-
BH: I don’t wake up going “today is going to be
HEARTS, SUCH AS HIS DEEP PASSION FOR MAKING
a good day.” I’ve found that some of the worst
MOVES TO “MULTIPLY GOOD IN THE WORLD.”
days have taught me the most. They’ve built
Since his time on The Bachelor, Ben has taken the opportu-
grit, character, resolve, and a story that will not
nity to use his fame to create not one, but two inspiring pod-
only help me, but allow me to be more empa-
casts, publish a successful autobiography, while also elevating
thetic and loving.
awareness of his “for-purpose” Generous Coffee brand. We sat
I did a speaking tour 4 years ago for high school
down with him (virtually) to reflect on all that he has accom-
students. At one moment during the speech I got
plished in this season of “thankfulness.”
emotional speaking about purpose; all of a sudden it was like this reeI of my life went through my
CL: WHAT DOES THE TERM ‘THANKFUL’ OR ‘GRATEFUL’
head where these little, small moments led me to
MEAN TO YOU?
that point in time to speak with this group.
BH: It may sound corny and cliche, but when I think of gratitude,
I try to sit in those moments daily and remem-
it’s an every day break to look at where my life sits and to be
ber the things that got me here, what I’ve learned
thankful for the friends and family around me and the things that
along the way that I can celebrate, and what
I am able to be a part of.
keeps me thankful.
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When the show [The Bachelor] hap-
MOST PROUD OF OR INSPIRED BY?
pened, our fundraising increased 500%
BH: I’m proud that my podcast Hope Still
within a year and that was awesome, but
Wins and my book Alone in Plain Sight both
we also knew that it probably wasn’t going
play a part in getting resources for help to
to last. We asked ourselves how we can
those who need it. One of the ways I love to
make funding this non-profit more sustain-
connect with others is to connect them with
able, and we came up with the idea that we
stories of other people that I’ve been able to
could start a for-profit business and call
be a part of. For example, in my book I high-
ourselves “for-purpose.” The founders were
lighted a girl named Annie who was 23 and
financially-able enough to donate 100% of
had two weeks to live — she was dying from
our profits to nonprofits now that we had
cystic fibrosis when I interviewed her. I got
the platform to do it.
to talk to her about the end of life and what messages she would share. I’m often asked, ‘what is this whole thing about for you, what is your mission in all of
Plus, we believe that people enjoy drinking life-changing coffee that has a story behind it over their regular cup of coffee.
this?’ Selfishly, I just want to be a part of really cool stories that I believe are good and
CL: WHAT ARE YOUR
healing. And my filter on whether they are
RECOMMENDATIONS
good or not comes from my faith. I just want
FOR PEOPLE TO
to be a part of stories of loving others and
GIVE BACK IN THEIR
loving God well.
COMMUNITY? BH: At Generous we
CL: DO YOU THINK ABOUT THE LEGACY
have
YOU WANT TO LEAVE BEHIND?
investing
BH: I want to be known as someone who
human-facing injustice,
gave more than I took, as someone who
and we do that because
cared deeply for those around me and that
that was the thing that
loved others and God well. If I could choose
angered us the most.
always in
enjoyed fighting
the memories of my kids, grandkids, friends
I think everybody can
and family, it would be to remember that Ben
figure out what they can
People matter and have value. There’s a purpose for the life we are living and when people get out and care for others well the world is a better place. Stay curious; look left and right at the needs around you and use your impact to be a community maker. That’s the message I’d like to share.
lived a life where he loved others really, really
do in their local commu-
well and he sacrificed a lot to do that.
nities by asking the same question: What is it around me that makes me the angriest?
CL: HOW DID GENEROUS
Maybe it’s people without homes, maybe it’s
COFFEE BEGIN?
animals or the environment. What emotional
BH: The idea came in July of 2017 and we
pull is it? Go after that.
launched in January of 2018. When I was
There’s a purpose for the life we are living
15 years old I went to Central America; our
and when people get out and care for others
hearts were broken and eyes were opened
well the world is a better place. Stay curious;
to the lack of strategy behind mission and
look at the needs around you and use your
non-profit work.
impact to be a community maker. That’s the
My buddy who was also on that trip started a non-profit called Humanity & Hope United Foundation. The idea is that we can
message I’d like to share. Plus, you can do that sitting on your couch drinking a great cup of Generous Coffee.
ask people within these communities, how can we help? The goal was a partnership
With over 1.2mm Instagram followers, Ben Hig-
for perpetuity — to help them increase their
gins is co-founder of @generous_coffee_, au-
education programs, their healthcare, but be
thor of #AloneinPlainSight, host of @hopestill-
led by them.
wins, and co-host of @almost_famouspodcast.
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GATHERING WITH THE PEOPLE WE LOVE IS A
grapevine wreaths. These simple additions add
GIFT WHETHER WE FIND OURSELVES EATING
personality and warmth to any autumn table. LeAnn
OFF PAPER PLATES OR FANCY DISHES. Even
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HOW TO PRESERVE PINECONES Bake pinecones to remove any tiny critters, dry up the sticky sap, and give the pinecone a beautiful glossy finish. Preheat the oven to 250 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil and lay pinecones in
prep the space by placing leaves in a single layer on wax paper. Brush
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over, brush the other side and let dry again. Use leaves by scattering
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them around the table or frame as art for the gathering space.
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HOW TO WRITE PLACE CARDS
HOW TO PRESERVE LEAVES
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Handwriting guests’ names on place cards gives an extra personGather fallen leaves and test for dryness. Look for mostly dry, not
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