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This month’s Speaker is:

©Jun-14 Northeast Ohio Fish Club. All rights reserved.

Monthly Meetings Starts at 8p.m.

Rich Bierbauer Angelfish

June’s program will be on care and

breeding of Angelfish.

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Hey Gang,

Well Friday night, at our Monthly meeting (one week later) we will be

holding our club raffle to send 2 members to the ACA convention in

Louisville, Kentucky. Hopefully everyone will come so we can

congratulate the winners and maybe have a second chance if one of the

two can’t go. I am looking forward to hearing the winners names called,

the smiles on our member’s faces and hearing what they have to say

about it at our July meeting.

Over the past few months we have had some real good speakers. This

month that string will continue with Rich Bierbower. Rich will be

speaking about breeding angels. He and his brother also have some of the

best orange koi angels around. Rich does a really good talk and if you’re

thinking about breeding angels, you won’t want to miss this.

Lastly, everyone should know that at 7pm the nights of the membership

meeting we hold our board meetings. Should anyone have anything they

would like to bring up to the board for consideration or review that is

the time to do it.

I’m looking forward to seeing all of you at the meeting and good luck to

everyone.

Dan

President’s Message

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My interest in fish has its roots in my early childhood when my parents

helped me set up my very first ten gallon aquarium. I mostly kept a few

platys, mollies, and some corys in this tank. This was the extent of my

involvement in the hobby, and really all I knew about keeping tropical fish

until my parents took me to see my very first fish room, which was

owned by Jeff Blaisdale. My interest in angelfish was created through the

many visits to Jeff's house to see his fish and to pick up a few new fish for

our few family tanks.

Unfortunately, my interest in fish subsided a little during my high

school years, but I rediscovered my interest in tropical fish during my later

college years. I set up a tank in my apartment, filled it platys, and since

that time have been completely involved in raising fish. Upon completing

graduate school, my brother Ray and I set up a fish room together and

eventually our jobs required us to each set up our own fish rooms.

My wife Laura and I then started our current fish hatchery business

Bierbower Aquatics. Today we maintain 45 aquariums (soon to be

expanded) that are primarily devoted to raising high quality orange koi

angelfish, albino angelfish, and fancy varieties of dwarf bristle nose

plecostomus. Additionally, we have successfully raised 18 other species of

tropical fish from a variety of families. The majority of our fish are sold

online and shipped throughout the country.

Speaker’s Bio - Rich Bierbower

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The Northeast Ohio Fish Club (fish) is an all specie Fish club

in Northeast Ohio. We pride ourselves in being a progressive club offering all our members not only the

normal fish club programs, but others like individual e-mail addresses, club member websites, spawning

con-tests, aquarium decorating contests workshops, road trips and more. Our goal is to make every

meeting exciting, educational and leaving you with the feeling that you can’t wait until the next meeting.

Look at our website and see if this club isn’t the club you have been looking for. If you already belong to a

club, that’s okay, think about making us your second club and come enjoy the fun.

Our website is (new) www.neo-fish.org and (old) www.neo-fish.com

As always, the Northeast Ohio Fish Club (NEOfish)

holds monthly meetings in Independence, Ohio on the 3rd Friday of every month. Meetings are at:

Independence United Methodist Church

6615 Brecksville Road

Independence, OH 44131

8:00p.m. to 10:00p.m. (Christmas Party starts at 7:00p.m.)

Everyone interested is invited to attend. NEOfish is an all species club, such as Betta, Guppies, Tetras,

Barbs, Cichlids etc. We will look to the attendees to pick out a name for the new club. Current club

members are welcome to join a second club.

The Board meets before the general meeting at 7:00p.m. at the church as well. Even though you’re not on

the board, your are still welcome to sit in on the meeting. You would not have a vote but you certainly

could share some input. Per our Constitution and By-Laws, this is also the appropriate time and place to

air any concerns about the club. It would be helpful to first contact a board member to discuss the issue

but if you feel that the whole board needs to hear it then feel free to attend.

NEOfish Meetings

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NEOfish Sponsors Please support these great companies who support us.

API Aqueon Coralife Kent Marine Omega Sea, Ltd.

San Francsico Bay Brand Seachem Laboratories, Inc. TLC Products Zoo Med

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Treasurer’s Report

Hi everyone,

Hope the summer finds everyone well & enjoying the sunshine. We have lots going on

this month at the meeting, so I hope to see you there. Remember we are now accept-

ing credit cards for any sales at the meeting. Below are reports from last meeting as

well as our Summer auction. After auction we have $3396.37 in the bank.

See you at the meeting,

Debbie

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Treasurer’s Meeting Report

COMMITTEE / DESCRIPTION MONEY IN MONEY OUT TOTAL

MEMBERSHIP

NEW SINGLE, 1 RENEW SINGLE, 3 RENEW FAMI-LY $ 105.00

BOWL SHOW DOLLARS $ 10.00 $ 95.00

BOWL SHOW

2 ENTRIES 2 50 CENTS $ 1.00

$ 1.00

REFRESHMENTS

DONATIONS $ 11.00

DENIS ROZMUS REFRESHMENTS $ 39.00

CK # 1254 CHUCK NOWAKOWSKI $ 68.88

BANKCARD FOR CAKE $ 49.99 $ (146.87)

RAFFLE

COLLECTED $ 290.00

CK # 1173 JIM LACO TANK (PD MARCH) $ 21.20

BANKCARD KENS FISH $ 187.21

$ 81.59

CHINESE RAFFLE

COLLECTED $ 325.00

BANKCARD IMPERIAL TROPICALS $ 132.20

$ 192.80

DONATION AUCTION

KEN WALKER $ 215.00

MISC $ 10.00 $ 225.00

BUCK A BAG AUCTION

34 BAGS $ 373.00

PAID PROCEEDS $ 353.00

DONATED FROM AMBER MARTINEZ & DAVID LUTZ $ 14.00

BOWL SHOW DOLLARS $ 15.00

$ 19.00

MISC

INDEPENDENCE METHODIST CHURCH $ 100.00

$ (100.00)

BAP AUCTION

22 BAGS $ 142.00

PAID PROCEEDS $ 123.00

DONATED FROM DAVID LUTZ $ 5.00

CHECK#1256 CHUCK NOWAKOWSKI $ 11.00

$ 13.00

TOTAL $ 380.52

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Treasurer’s Summer Auction Report COMMITTEE / DESCRIPTION MONEY IN MONEY OUT TOTAL

MEMBERSHIP

4 SINGLE RENEWAL PD THROUGH SQUARE $ 40.00 $ 1.02

2 SINGLE NEW, 3 SINGLE RENEW $ 50.00 $ 88.98

T-SHIRTS

SOLD 2 @ $15 $ 30.00

$ 30.00

REFRESHMENTS

EXPENSES $ 304.33

COLLECTED $ 229.50

KING'S PAID FOR BUNS & POSTER BOARD $ 10.50

$ (64.33)

CHINESE RAFFLE

COLLECTED $ 330.00

BOWL SHOW DOLLARS $ 5.00

BUEHLER'S CHINES RAFFLE TUBS (MAY) $ 2.25

Ck #1301 JOE DOYLE REFUND $ 40.00

PAYPAL JOSH CUNNINGHAM FISH FOR RAFFLE $ 250.00 $ 32.75

EXPRESS BIDS

20 EXPRESS BIDS @ $3.00 EA $ 60.00

$ 60.00

DONATION AUCTION

14 ITEMS $ 112.00

BAP ITEM SOLD $ 9.00 $ 121.00

50/50 RAFFLE

COLLECTED $ 35.00

$ 35.00

AUCTION

COLLECTED CASH & CHECKS $ 3,355.00

COLLECTED SQUARE (992.44) $ 1,020.50 $ 27.56

PD OUT $ 3,306.90

Ck #1295 SCOTT MYERS - AUCTIONEER $ 25.00

CK #1296 KEN WALKER- AUCTIONEER $ 25.00

CK #1297 LEW CARBONE - AUCTIONEER $ 45.00 $ 946.04

MISC

BANKCARD OFFICE MAX -FLYERS $ 19.45

BANKCARD SEIKO -LABELS $ 81.92

CK #1172 PIPE FITTERS UNION HALL RENTAL (FEB) $ 250.00

HOBBY LOBBY - KID'S TOYS (MAY) $ 10.22

BANKCARD STAPLES - LABELS (MAY) $ 39.41

BANKCARD AMAZON - DOTS $ 19.49 $ (420.49)

TOTAL $ 828.95

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Committee Announcements

Program Committee

This month we will have Rich Bierbower from Erie Pa. coming to speak on Angelfish. Rich has some of the

nicest Koi Angels I have seen and breeds for lots of orange. I have some of his fish and we really enjoy

them.

July will be Fishy Bingo, you will bring a bag of fish to add to the prize pool and when you get to pick a bag

of fish.

August will be Scott Myers on Central American Cichlids. I am looking forward to hearing Scott's take on

these beautiful large and small cichlids. Scott is a member of our club along with many others and he takes

a good deal of pride in his fish. He also shows them when he can and usually does well in the shows. You

will be able to see some of his fish this coming weekend at the Akron Show.

June 27 Rich Bierbauer Angelfish

July 18 Fishy Bingo—Bring a bag of fish to get a Bingo card

August 15 Scott Myers—Central American Cichlids

John Chapek

Raffle Committee

I have been designated the raffle guy since Jim has apparently left the club. Last month I snail mailed letters

to 10 aquarium product manufactures explaining our club and offering a spot on our web page for spon-

sors when the page is ready.

The manufacturers were:

Seachem sent us a box contain-

ing fourteen 11.8 oz bottles of

products for fresh water aquari-

um plants and marine/reef

aquarium products, as well

as two bottles of food. I also

heard from Central Aquatics,

this is the parent company of Aqueon, Corallife, Kent, and Zilla brands. They are sending over $1000

worth of products, all they ask for in return is to be sure their banners and logos get on our sponsor

page, they included attached of their web banner and logos.

I have sent follow up letters to the nine companies who did not reply. I will be sending letters to ten

more companies as well.

If anyone would be interested in taking this position over or in helping, just let me know.

Rich Grassnig

Dainichi Foods Fritz Aquatics Hikari

Allied Aqua Fish Foods Seachem Aquean Products

Tetra Penn-Plex Wardley

Rapashy Foods

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Committee Announcements (cont.)

Breeder Award Program (BAP)

Member 2013 2014 Lifetime Points

Don Grey 150 130 280

Brian Shrimpton 280 105 385

Richard Yoder 25 100 125

Chuck Nowakowski 115 95 210

Paul Palisin 70 70

Tony Poth 145 60 205

David Lutz 30 50 80

Dan Ritter 140 45 185

KC Jenkinson 35 35

Matt Urbin 70 30 100

Anthony Kidd 10 30 40

Steve Olander II 5 30 35

Tom & Carolyn Evers 30 30

Justin Way 110 25 135

Denis Rozmus 45 25 70

Ken Walker 30 25 55

Jim Damm 20 25 45

Jeffery Yadlovsky 25 25

George Anagnostopoulos 20 10 30

Don Youngkin 20 10 30

Scott Hartness Jr. 10 10

Dan Watson 10 10

John Chapek 85 85

Scott Hartness 60 60

Ken Grimmett 35 35

George Hollister 35 35

Hilary Lacerda 35 35

Dan McMonigle 30 30

Douglas B. Poole II 25 25

Stan Jachna 20 20

Don Danko 10 10

Rick Foster 10 10

Dwhite Goffe 10 10

John W. Tesar 10 10

Hello again we had 22 spawns turned in for

May with a fairly good selection of fish. I am

amazed every month at the results. While we

were down from previous months I suppose I

shouldn't expect to see over 30 every month.

Please consider an article for the bulletin oth-

er would enjoy reading about your experi-

ences. I will say it again it will not be graded

and Brian or I can clean it up for you.

John Chapek

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Breeder Award Program (BAP) Cont.

May 2014 Submissions

Membership Committee

Welcome to our new members: Dustin Sedlock, Carol Doerr, Connor Ryan, Kevin Spigelmyer, Pam Briggs, Amber Martinez,

Mark Miller, Gregg Vavrek, Frank Myerski, and Mark Schulte. If any of you knows Dustin Sedlock, Alicia Vasquez, William

Rosado Jr. or Connor Ryan can you have them contact me, brianshr99@gmail.com

A special thank you to all the members that have so far renewed their memberships. They are William J Bilski, Terry

Campogni, John Chapek, Bryan Davis, Rick Foster, Ken Galaska, Richard Grassnig, Don Grey, Scott Hartness, Dennis Kuehn,

David Lutz, Dan McMonigle, Gary Mendez, Dean Mersinas, Chuck Nowakowski, Dan Ogrizek, Shelia Philpot, Tony Poth, Dan

Ritter, Alan Robbins, Fred Schwartz, Brian Shrimpton, Charlie & Kathy Suk, John W. Tesar, Michael Thatcher, Matt Urbin, Ken

Walker, Justin Way, Jeffery Yadlovsk, and Don Youngkin.

Here is the list of those members that did not renew yet who’s memberships expired in April or May. JT Aguila, George

Anagnostopoulos, Curtis Banks, Ethan Byansi, Don Danko, Dan Dress, Jim Laco, Douglas B. Poole II, Denis Rozmus, Samuel

Shaver, Mat Snyder and Misty Tyree. If any of you are listed in error, please let me know. This month will be your last bulletin until you renew. You may renew at the June meeting or using the link below.

http://mkt.com/northeast-ohio-fish-club/neofish-membership

The following members’ memberships are just expiring: Patrick Artl, Josh Cunningham, James Dehart, John Dietrich and Daymian Morton.

Anyone interested in handling membership please let Dan Ritter or myself know. We can supply you with a computer that has

MS Office on it to keep track of the members.

Brian Shrimpton (Interim Membership Chairman)

Member Name of Fish Points

Don Grey Pseudotropheus acei 10

Don Grey Cryptoheros panamensis 10

Anthony Kidd Metriaclima estherae 10

Anthony Kidd Aulonocara stuartgranti 10

Anthony Kidd Melanochromis auratus 10

David Lutz Neolamprologus brichardi Albino 10

Chuck Nowakowski Ancistrus sp. - Bushy Nose Pleco - Brown 10

Chuck Nowakowski Metriaclima sp. "zebra long pelvic" Gallireya Reef 10

Chuck Nowakowski Cynotilapia afra clown 10

Paul Palisin Poecilia reticulata "Ginga Ruba Guppies" 5

Paul Palisin Amatitlania nigrofasciatus (Marble Convicts) 5

Tony Poth Protomelas sp. "Steveni Taiwan" (Taiwanee Reef) 10

Denis Rozmus Poecilia Reticulata - Black Moscow Guppy 5

Brian Shrimpton Neolamprologus buescheri 15

Justin Way Pseudothropheus demasoni (Plus 5, Red List) 15

Richard Yoder Metriaclima zebra "Red Top" 10

Richard Yoder Metriaclima zebra "Red Top" Albino 10

Richard Yoder Ancistrus sp. "Green Dragon" 10

Richard Yoder Poecilia latipinna "Marble MollY" 5

Richard Yoder Ancistrus sp. - Bushy Nose Pleco - Calico 10

Richard Yoder Labidochromis caeruleus (Yellow Labs) 10

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Committee Announcements (cont.) Bowl Show

May Winners were 1st place Dennis Rozmus with a Aulonocara korneliae Peacock, and 2nd place

was Anthony Kidd with a Aulonocara Stuartgranti Mundela Point Peacock.

List of remaining bowls show:

June: 1st place winners from April and May

July: Killiefish/Apistos

August: Angelfish/ Discus

September: 1st place winners from July and August

October: All livebearers

November: Aspidoras / Corys/ Plecos/ Loaches

December: 1st places winners from March, June, September, and December for Best of Bowl Show

All Quarterly winners compete in December for Best of Bowl Show

Bill Bilski

NEO BOWL SHOW POINTS LIST Through May 2014

Month Name Total Points

Bill Bilski 17

KC Jenkinson 8

Rick Foster 6

George Hollister 5

Dan Ritter 5

Denis Rozmus 3

Brian Shrimpton 3

Anthony Kidd 2

Richard Yoder 1

Bill King 1

Doug Poole 1

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Hello Fellow NEOfish Members,

I don’t any updates at this time.

KC

Auction Committee

Our summer auction was a success with some improvements implemented. This auction was also at

a time when there were graduation parties, weddings, and it was a very nice day outside. Through it

all, we had a small but very dedicated staff of members handling the running of the auction. My

thanks to all of them from the Auction committee!

We requested Sellers to complete an item list so they could be checked in. Since it was not manda-

tory at this time we had about 75% of them do that. For those that didn’t we used a blank form to

check in the bags. One seller had a line through one of their items so I knew I was not missing that

bag, it had not been turned in. Another seller had an item missing from the computer program but

was checked off as present during the check-in, so I added an item of similar value from our donated

items. In this way they were not shorted. So the form is certainly working to ensure we have accu-

rate records and seller are fairly compensated for their items.

Our hope with the Fall auction to have some members taking checked in items to the tables for the

Sellers. This would quickly empty the check in tables and same the sellers some time and effort.

The other improvement was the printing of a label for the Runners slips. Previously we had taken

the task from the runners and had a member completing the form which help a lot to minimize the

different hand writing. This change just took it to a new level. Thanks for the patients Bill Bilski as

he learned the new process along with overcoming computer lock-ups!

We also tried scanning the runners slips into the computer as the auction was taking place to pre-

serve their order and make the review processes easier. That worked quite well and will be contin-

ued.

There were a couple of Sellers that would have been greatly hurt by the implementing of the new

rule that any items selling for only $1, that $1 would be kept by the club. Other clubs in the area

have this type of rule in order to ensure better items are placed into the auction. We decided to

have this auction be used as a learning tool by our Sellers, so they were paid the $0.70-$0.75 for

their items selling for $1 with a note on all sellers receipts to try and avoid this happening by includ-

ing more fish or plant, etc. in their bags. Lew Carbone, when he was auctioneering did mention the

rule to the buyer in the hopes that they would consider the seller’s situation and bid $2 minimum.

And since I mentioned Lew, I would like to thank all of our auctioneers Lew Carbone, Scott Myers

and Ken Walker from our summer auction. Lew did most of the auctioneering as he stayed till the

end. Ken Walker came through even though his work put him behind in getting to our auction and

he needed to head out early to a wedding. So thanks again to the three of you for your support.

Brian

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Members Classified Ads Mark Schulte 216-374-5658 markdschulte@gmail.com

13897 Edgewater Drive

Lakewood, Ohio 44107

Acrylic Sump Filtration Units with bioballs:

$80 38 gallon 26” x 14” x 24” tall

$80 37 gallon 36” x 15” x 16” tall

$70 27 gallon 16” x 12” x 32” tall

$40 12 gallon 24” x 8” x 14” tall

Glass Refugium Sump

$160 51.5” x 15” x 18” tall

Glass Aquariums (not drilled):

$50 55 gallon 48” x 12.5” x 21” tall with top

$35 50 gallon 25” x 18” x 25” tall

$45 48 gallon 36” x 18” x 17” tall with top

$40 40 gallon 36” x 12.5” x 21” tall with top

$35 32 gallon 36” x 12” x 17” tall with top

$35 25 gallon 24” x 12” x 19” tall bow front

$30 20 gallon 30” x 12.5” x 12.5” tall

$30 20 gallon 30” x 12.5” x 12.5” tall

$30 20 gallon 30” x 12.5” x 12.5” tall

$30 20 gallon 30” x 12.5” x 12.5” tall

$25 20 gallon 24” x 12” x 16” tall

$25 10 gallon 20” x 10” x 12” tall

$15 6 gallon 16” x 8” x 10” tall

Acrylic Blue and Clear Breeder Tanks Drilled at the top left and right of the back:

A total of 6 tanks that are:

$30 16 gallon 24” x 13” x 12” tall

One tank that is:

$35 22 gallon 24” x 13” x 16” tall

Acrylic Aquariums:

$40 28 gallon 18” x 18” x 20” tall octagonal

Working Glass Aquariums:

$250 120 gallon 48” x 24” x 24” tall with filter and skimmer

$150 90 gallon 48” x 18” x 25” tall with sump

I also have many light fixtures of various sizes from 6 foot to one foot. I also have a large collection

of bio balls as well.

Pumps and pump parts, Tubing, Barb fittings, Air pumps, Skimmers, Hang off filters, Décor, and Coral

Rock (dry). Please call or email for pricing on these items.

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New Website is starting to take shape. Many more

features and information to come.

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please contact Brian Shrimpton at BrianShr99@gmail.com

Spring, Summer, and Fall 2014

NEOfish 2014 Auctions Dates

NEOfish is proud to announce their

auction dates for 2014.

One last auction left,

Saturday September 20, 2014

All auctions will be held at the:

Pipefitters Union Hall, Local 120,

6305 Halle Drive (off Rockside Road)

Valley View, Ohio 44125

Registration opens at 9am and the auction starts at 11am.

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2014 Regional Auctions

also...

Columbus Area Fish Enthusiasts

Greater Akron Aquarium Society

Greater Pittsburgh Aquarium Society Inc.

Lorain County Aquarium Society

Medina County Aquarium Society

Michigan Cichlid Association

Motor City Aquarium Society

Ohio Cichlid Association

SCALES

Youngstown Area Tropical Fish Society

Let’s get out and support our Neighbors!

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2014

Regional Auctions & Shows

Sunday, June 29, 2014

S.C.ALES Auction Summer Auction Auction will be held at:

The Perry Grange

6300 Richville Drive S.W.,

Massillon, Ohio.

New Start time: Registration: 10AM , Auction: 11AM.

http://www.scalesclub.com/

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2014

Regional Auctions & Shows (cont.)

Saturday September 20, 2014

Northeast Ohio Fish Club Our Fall Auction Pipefitters Union Hall, Local 120,

6305 Halle Drive (off Rockside Road)

Valley View, Ohio 44125

Registration opens at 9am and the auction starts at 11am.

http://www.neo-fish.org/index.php/meetings-and-events/auctions

Saturday October 18th

Michigan Cichlid Association Fall Auction

http://michigancichlid.com/simplemachinesforum/index.php?board=11.0

Saturday October 25th

Greater Cincinnati Aquarium Society Fall Auction

gcas.org

Saturday, November 8, 2014

Motor City Aquarium Society "Auction of Tropical Fish & Supplies" Please join us at our new auction location

Madison Place

876 Horace Brown Dr

Madison Heights MI

(13 Mile Rd @ I-75, 1 block east of I-75, south on Montpelier to end)

http://motorcityaquariumsociety.com/

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2014

Regional Auctions & Shows (cont.)

Saturday October 4, 2014

C.A.F. E. Fall Auction Courtyard Columbus West

2350 Westbelt Drive

Columbus, Ohio 43228

http://www.columbusfishclub.org/auction_fall.php

Friday—Sunday November 21-23, 2014

Ohio Cichlid Association Extravaganza Extravaganza is held at:

Holiday Inn

15471 Royalton Road, Strongsville, Ohio 44136

Phone: 440-238-8800

The hotel is conveniently located at I-71 and Route 82

just 10 minutes south of Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.

http://www.ohiocichlid.com/Extravaganza.html

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