Maple Hts. Council approves measure to help new

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Cuyahoga Hts. awards patrolman Renaming road GHHS students help prepare balloon drop at RNC
Medal of Valor for bridge rescue to honor Cav's
At the regular meeting of
Cuyahoga Heights Council last
Wednesday, July 13, Patrolman
Frank A. Trusso, Jr. received
the Medal of Valor from the
Cuyahoga Heights Police Department for the lifesaving actions he performed on May 7th.
Patrolman Trusso assisted
with a possible suicidal female
on the I-480 bridge who was
found on the outside of the
containment fence preparing
to jump to her death.
Without hesitation, Trusso
climbed up a cement barrier,
reached across the fence and
secured the woman. He and
other officers then lifted her
over the fence to safety.
In other action, council passed
a motion to appoint David
Sammons as service director
effective July 31st. He will replace former service director
Scott Waldemarson, who took
another job and relocated to
Florida.
Sammons is a graduate of
Prior to the Cuyahoga
Heights Council meeting on
July 13, Matthew Kontura was
sworn in as the department’s
newest full-time patrolman.
Kontura is a 2009 graduate of
Cuyahoga Heights High
School and resident of
Brooklyn Heights. He was
previously employed with the
Cleveland Clinic as a police
officer. He is pictured here,
at left, with Mayor Jack Bacci.
Independence Mayor Anthony
L. Togliatti reports that Independence Council has passed an ordinance to rename a portion of
Brecksville Road as "Cavaliers
Way."
He said that when plans are
finalized he will announce a date
for rededication of that portion
of the road.
The Cavaliers Cleveland Clinic
Courts Training Facility is located off Brecksville Road in Independence.
Pictured here are Patrolman
Frank Trusso, at left, and
Cuyahoga Heights Police
Chief Brian Sturgill. Trusso
was awarded the Medal of
Valor by CHPD for saving a
woman from attempting to
jump from the Valley View The 6th annual Christmas in
bridge in May.
July event at the Dan Kostel
Recreation Center pool, 5411
Cuyahoga Heights High
Turney Rd., Garfield Heights,
School, lives in Brooklyn
will be held this Saturday, July
Heights and has been with the
23, from 1-7 p.m., for residents
Service Department since 1998.
only.
Council passed several ordiThere will be live music by
nances and resolutions last
Smooth Moves Entertainment
Wednesday relating to secur- from 2-5 p.m. on the pool baling properties for the Bacci Park cony, along with swim races
Trail Project, including those and a visit from Santa Claus.
at the following addresses: 4945
E. 72 Place; 4937 E. 72 Place; Reduced admission, $3 for
5045 E. 71 Street; rear portion ages 5-59; children four and
of 7210 Bletch Court; and a under and seniors 60 and over
property on Marcelline Court. admitted free. Proof of residency required for admission.
Also passed was a resolution
directing the Board of Elec- The Rec is participating in
tions to place on the November the "Toys for Tots" campaign
8th ballot the question of in- and will collect new toys now
creasing the rate of municipal through August 1. Containers
income tax in the Village of are located at the Rec, the Civic
Cuyahoga Heights from 2 per- Center and the library.
cent to 2.5 percent. This legis- Call the Rec for more info,
lation will only be necessary if 216-475-7272.
the same ballot question fails at
the August 2nd election.
The village budget estimate
for fiscal year 2017 was okayed,
as were three resolutions entering into agreements with Valley
View, Brooklyn Heights and
By Judith Goldsworth
Newburgh Heights to provide
In an effort to encourage new
them with dispatch services.
homeowners to buy and fix up
residential properties in the
city, Maple Heights Council recently passed legislation to temporarily waive the 100 percent
escrow requirement to correct
violations resulting from point
of sale inspections.
Christmas in
July at G.H. Rec
this Saturday!
Valley View gun
store robbed
Maple Hts. Council approves measure to
help new homeowners fix up properties
Bedford High announces top grads
The ordinance, passed at the
three-plus hour meeting that
had almost two dozen pieces of
legislation on the agenda, states
that the city wishes to start an
"Owner Occupied Homeowner
Incentive Program," which allows Mayor Annette Blackwell
to waive the escrow requirement for six months.
Bedford High School has announced its top graduating The legislation is intended "to
seniors from the Class of 2016. Pictured from left to right, in offer an incentive to owner ocorder of rank, are: Michael Mohnasky, Liam Duffy, Katie cupied homeowners to purSchwab, Christian Howard Smith and April Walter.
chase properties in the city...
Bedford High School has an- of Wooster to study biochemis- for the enumerated six-month
period of time," from July 1,
nounced the top five graduat- try.
ing seniors from the Class of April Walter of Bedford, 2016 through Jan. 1, 2017.
2016. They all graduated daughter of Leanne Walter, will Participants in the program
Summa Cum Laude with an be attending Baldwin Wallace "will be required to sign an affiaccumulated GPA of 3.9 or University to study political sci- davit attesting to the fact that
higher.
the purchaser will reside in the
ence/pre-law.
The top five, in order of rank
are:
Michael
Mohnasky
of
Bedford, son of Duane and
Christine Mohnasky. Michael
will be attending Mount Vernon
Nazarene University to study
mechanical engineering.
Music students from Garfield Heights High School, along with teachers and volunteer
parents and the staff from local liaison Balloon Crew, Inc., are shown at Quicken Loans Arena
last Friday inflating balloons that will be dropped at the closing ceremonies Thursday of the
Republican National Convention.
Over 100 band and choir stu- trained to use the inflation helping to prepare the balloon
dents from Garfield Heights machines, which pumped he- drop, Heining and Glass House
High School had a once-in-a- lium into the balloons from will provide a generous donalifetime opportunity last week tanks. They then handed the tion of several thousand dollars
to help prepare the balloon inflated balloons off to other to the high school's Music Dedrop for the Republican Na- students, who twisted them partment.
tional Convention's closing cer- closed then floated them into "The Garfield Heights City
emonies taking place tomor- receptacles.
Schools would like to thank
row at Quicken Loans Arena.
GHHS music students were Balloon Crew and Glass House
The students, along with able to participate in this Balloon Company for supportteachers and parent volunteers, unique experience through a ing our students," said school
left the high school at 7 a.m. partnership between Balloon officials. "The district also recFriday and traveled by school Crew, Inc., a local business ognizes our music department
bus downtown to the Q, where owned by Jacquie Sopko and students, staff and booster parover the next seven hours they based on Garfield Boulevard in ents for proudly displaying
worked together to inflate over Garfield Heights, and Treb ‘Bulldog Pride’ at the RNC!"
120,000 red, white and blue Heining from Glass House Balballoons!
loon Company located in AnaNo actual lung-power was in- heim, California.
volved in their efforts, however. As a token of appreciation to
Students had been previously the students for their efforts in
Cleveland Armory, a gun store
on Bank Street in Valley View,
was broken into and robbed
last Wednesday around 5:30
a.m., according to Deputy Chief
David Niro with the Valley View
Police Department.
property as their primary resi- the meeting. The city will enter
dence for two years, commenc- into a contract with Longo Niro said suspects rammed a
ing upon the issuance of an Sewer Construction Co. for the vehicle through a wall and winoccupancy permit by the Chief Cato Street Waterline Replace- dow area and caused a major gas
Building Official," the legisla- ment Project, at a cost of leak, which incovenienced several nearby businesses and resition stated.
$161,232. City Engineer Ed
dents until the gas was shut off.
According to the affidavit Hren determined Longo's bid
form that will need to be nota- was the lowest and best submit- Exactly what was stolen could
not be released, as Niro said the
rized and submitted by owner ted.
occupants, falsifying any infor- After applying in October burglary is an active investigamation, including who will be 2015 for the funding, Maple tion, although media outlets
living in the property, can re- Heights was awarded $168,905 reported a handful of guns were
sult in penalties, including col- by the Cleveland Water Depart- stolen. The total amount in
lection of any money owed for ment to fund the project. The damages was also unknown.
escrow purposes, plus interest. Cato Street waterline will be "Valley View police is working
"Giving false information un- replaced from Libby Road to with the Bureau of Alcohol,
North Boulevard and is ex- Tobacco, Firearms and Exploder oath is punishable as a crimipected to take about 30 days to sives, and the Bureau of Criminal offense under the Ohio
complete.
nal Investigation and making
Revised Code... a misdemeanor
progress," said Niro.
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of the first degree with a maximum fine of $1,000 and/or a
jail term of six months," the
affidavit form states.
Council also approved a resolution to accept an Ohio Department of Public Safety
Supplemental EMA Grant in
the amount of $29,853 for the
Maple Heights Fire Department, to be used to purchase
two CPR Chest Compression
Devices and related equipment
for emergency calls.
The 2017 alternative tax budget information for the city was
also approved. The tax budget
will be filed with the Cuyahoga
County Fiscal Officer in time
for the July 20 deadline.
Also okayed was an ordinance
to update the city ordinances
regarding the Civil Service
Commission as no changes had
been made since 1998. In the
new legislation, members of the
commission will be paid $75
per meeting in which a quorum
is present and business is conducted.
Cato, Thomas, Donnybrook
and Lincoln streets in the city
For more information visit were all the focus of several
pieces of legislation passed at
www.boundtoheaven.org.
PROMOTING PEACE
Warner Road resident Brother
Tracy E. Bush, shown above,
has been promoting peace
between the people and police
officers at the Republican
Liam Duffy of Bedford, son of National Convention now being
Lenore and Bill Duffy, will be held in downtown Cleveland.
attending the University of ToBush has also been handing
ledo to study chemical engi- out flyers and spiritual guidance
neering.
books he's written to RNC
Katie Schwab of Oakwood Vil- attendees in hopes of helping
lage, daughter of Tom and Pat those in need of assistance.
Schwab, will be attending The Bush said many uniformed
College of Wooster to study neu- police officers have thanked him
roscience.
for his positivity. Garfield Heights
Christian "Chrissy" Howard residents can tune in to the city's
Smith of Bedford Heights, local cable channel to watch
daughter of Arcelia Howard, Bush speak about his efforts at
will be attending The College the July council meeting.
Accepts Fire Dept. grant
St. Monica Church festival set for
this weekend on church grounds
St. Monica Catholic Church, 13623 Rockside Rd., Garfield
Heights, will hold its annual summer festival on Saturday, July
23, from 1 to 10 p.m., with a special children's matinee from 1 to
4 p.m., and on Sunday, July 24, from 1:30 to 9 p.m.
There will be free admission for all St. Monica parishioners.
Admission will be charged to all other visitors starting at 5 p.m.
on both Saturday and Sunday. Children under age 10 are free.
All visitors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent
to be admitted.
There will be numerous games of chance with a variety of prizes
for visitors to enjoy. Casino games will be held in the gym of St.
Benedict Catholic School located on church property, and
Bingo will also be played all weekend long in the cafeteria of the
school.
The church will be raffling off a wide variety of prizes with a
grand prize of $10,000. The winner will be announced at 9 p.m.
Sunday. Raffle tickets can be bought before the festival begins on
the front lawn of the church and all weekend long during the
event on festival grounds.
This year's event will feature a wide variety of musical performances, including Sumrada performing on Saturday starting at
7 p.m. Sunday's performers include Koala Underground at 2
p.m., Swingtime Bigband from 5 to 7 p.m. and singer Raine
Austin will be performing with David Millen on saxophone from
7 to 9 p.m.
A wide variety of food and refreshments will be served all
weekend long, cooked and served by St. Monica parishioners.
For more info call 216-538-9569 or email: [email protected].
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(handicapped accessible),
13633 Rockside Rd., Garfield
Hts. The Fair will offer health
education, community reorganization takes children on a 22, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and sources, health screenings,
Thursday, July 21
special outing each month. Info, Saturday, July 23, from 9 a.m. possible sport physicals,
440-317-3042 or treasureeach to 2 p.m. Parking at the back of healthy life style exhibits and
Mental Health Series
more. Public welcome; [email protected].
the building.
Maple Hts. Mayor Annette
thing for everyone!
Blackwell will present a Mental
Friday, July 22
Monday, July 25
Wednesday, August 3
Health Town Hall Series feaIce
Cream
Social
Iron Ward Festival
turing Dr. Ja'Nita Marbury. PreOCA Meets
sentations will be held at the An Ice Cream Social to benefit Royce the Voice will perform
Maple Hts. Senior Center, The Gary Sinise Foundation, in R&B and pop music at the The Orchard Civic Associa15901 Libby Rd., from 6-7 p.m. support of US veterans and first Iron Ward Festival on Mon- tion will meet Wednesday, Aug.
Topic on Thursday, July 21: responders, will be held Friday, day, July 25, at 7 p.m. at Dan 3, at 6:30 p.m. at Komorowski
Understanding Mental Illness July 22, from 6-8:30 p.m. in Kane Park, E. 65 St. and Funeral Home, 4105 E. 71 St.,
and Holistic Mental Health.
Brecksville Public Square (cor- Kenyon Ave., south of Broad- Cleveland.
of Royalton and Brecksville way, in Slavic Village. Free.
Saturday, August 6
Thurs.-Sun., July 21-24 ner
rds.). Enjoy locally made ice
Vendors Wanted
Wednesday, July 27
cream, music and a 50/50 raffle.
Garage Sale Fundraiser
Sponsored by the Cuyahoga
Vendors are wanted to particiAll American Cookout
Treasure Each Moment, 879
Valley Republicans and Conpate
in the Community Yard
Archer Rd., Bedford, will host
The Knights of Columbus Club Sale and Craft Sale set for Satcerned Veterans for America.
its second annual Garage Sale
4130, 10806 Granger Rd., urday, Aug. 6, from 10 a.m. to 5
Fri. & Sat., July 22-23
Thursday through Sunday, July
Garfield Hts., will host an All p.m. at Hyacinth Park, corner
21-24, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
American Cookout on Wednes- of E. 65 St. and Waterman Ave.
Church
Rummage
Sale
Proceeds will benefit Treasure
day, July 27, from 5-7 p.m. In- 216-534-9067.
Each Moment, a newly formed Our Lady of Hope Parish, 400 cludes choice of two: hamCommunity Health Fair
nonprofit that works with chil- Center Rd., Bedford, will hold burger, hot dog, brat, Italian
dren with special needs. The a Rummage Sale on Friday, July sausage and all the fixings; The Garfield Human Develbaked beans, fruit salad, potato opment Corporation will sponsalad, cookies. Adults, $10; chil- sor a free Community Health
dren under 12, $8. Reservations Fair on Saturday, Aug. 6, from
required by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, noon to 4 p.m. at the Rock
July 26, by calling 216-662- Community Church, 9403
2277, mailbox #2.
Garfield Blvd., Garfield Hts.
Free blood tests, vision testing,
Saturday, July 30
blood pressure checks and other
Health & Wellness Fair
health screenings provided.
St. Monica Parish will host a There will be health care and
Family Health and Wellness Fair home care providers, educaon Saturday, July 30, from 1- tional displays and info, cook3:30 p.m. on the parish grounds ing demos, free samples, free
and the school's lower level bounce house, carnival games,
WEDNESDAY, JULY 20, 2016
prizes and more for all ages. Hts. United Methodist Church,
Also enjoy free hot dogs, pop- 4977 Turney Rd. Activities will
corn and lemonade.
be in the downstairs social hall.
Intergenerational Day
The
4th
annual
Intergenerational Community
Day will be held Saturday, Aug.
6, in the Oleatha Wilson Park,
at E. 108 St. between Miles and
Harvard aves. The E. 108th
Street Club will host the free
event from 5-11 p.m. Special
guests, Commander Kutz and
Councilman Reed; activities will
close with the Night Out Against
Crime movie night featuring
"Alvin and the Chipmunks, The
Road Chip." All are welcome;
bring a chair.
Miscellaneous
Activities For Kids
Every Friday in July, from 11
a.m. to 1 p.m., children ages 512 can enjoy stories, crafts,
games and lunch at the Garfield
HUMC Clothes Closet
The Clothes Closet at
Hathaway United Methodist
Church, 6060 Turney Rd.,
Garfield Hts., is open on
Wednesdays from 9-11:30 a.m.
A photo ID is required; bags
provided. All are welcome.
Covenant Farmer's Market
The Farmer's Market at the
Lutheran Church of the Covenant, 19000 Libby Rd., Maple
Hts., will be open each Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in
the parking lot behind the
church now through October 8.
Shop for fresh fruits, vegetables,
home baked goods, prepared
foods, crafts, books and more. A
grilled sausage sandwich and can
of pop will also be sold for $1.
216-662-0370.
Newburgh police issue alert
The Newburgh Heights Police Department is investigating a case involving suspicious
individuals who lured their way
into the home of an elderly
couple. The following information is according to a press release from Police Chief John
Majoy.
The suspects disguised themselves as acquaintances of the
family and were able to convince the couple to allow them
into their home. The suspects
were two dark-skinned females,
one in her early 20's, the other
possibly in her 50's with the
latter being heavy set wearing a
black hat.
"The two were quite convincing and ultimately remained in
the couple's home for about 40
minutes and left," said Majoy. It
did not appear that anything
was missing. However, it does
draw concern for all residents
in and around Newburgh
Heights.
The women were inquisitive
about other residents and asked
about other homeowners which
causes a concern for other
neighbors. As a result, all residents are urged to contact law
enforcement should they encounter any suspicious activity
whatsoever.
"With the Republican National
Convention coming to town this
does not mean all of the resources of law enforcement will
be dedicated to this. Rather,
law enforcement will remain
diligent about their normal
crime prevention duties, patrolling and enforcing the law," said
Majoy.
Residents should not hesitate
to call the police because they are
worried officers may be busy with
other important calls, he said.
Clarification
Due to a printing problem, the website to view
details of the Cleveland
Housing Network's weatherization programs was illegible in many copies of
last week's Neighborhood
News. Those wishing more
information or applications
for these programs can visit
www.chnnet.com or call
216-774-2420.
Crossing guards
needed in S.V.
There are several school crossing guard posts open in the
Broadway community in Slavic
Village. Applicants must pass
background checks and drug
testing, etc.
Cleveland Ward 12 residents
interested are asked to call
Tony Zajac in Councilman
Tony Brancatelli's office at
216-664-4233.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 20, 2016
THE NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
Resurfacing of Northfield Rd.
to begin Monday; detours in place
Lincoln High
reunions set!
Next Monday, July 25, crews in coordination with the Ohio
Department of Transportation (ODOT) will begin resurfacing
operations on a segment of State Route 8 (Northfield Road)
between Raymond Street and Miles Road. Affected municipalities include Bedford Heights, Maple Heights, North Randall and
Warrensville Heights.
“We are thrilled that the much needed repair work on Northfield
Road is going to begin,” said Mayor Fletcher Berger of Bedford
Heights. “Without ODOT, this project would not be going
forward. This is a multi-city project and ODOT is putting forth
the funding that has enabled it to move forward.”
Two lanes southbound and one lane northbound of through
traffic will remain open on Northfield Road while the project is
underway. However, the entrance ramps from Northfield Road
to I-480 westbound and Mueti Drive to I-480 eastbound, as well
as the exit ramp from I-480 eastbound to Northfield Road will be
closed to traffic effective July 25. The ramps will remain closed
through late September.
Detours are as follows:
To detour around the Northfield Road entrance ramp to I-480
westbound, motorists should continue on Northfield Road northbound and turn left onto State Route 43 (Miles Road), go south
onto Warrensville Center Road and enter onto I-480 westbound.
To detour around the exit ramp from I-480 eastbound to
Northfield Road, motorists should exit I-480 to Warrensville
Center Road northbound. Northfield Road can then be reached
via Warrensville Center Road northbound and Miles Road eastbound. Be advised that the suggested detour exit ramp to
Warrensville Center Road comes before the exit ramp to
Northfield Road.
To detour around the Mueti Drive entrance ramp to I-480
eastbound, motorists should follow Northfield Road southbound
to Rockside Road eastbound and enter I-480 eastbound from
Rockside Road.
This $1,271,540 project is scheduled for completion in October.
•The Lincoln High School
Cleveland classes of June 1949
and January 1950 will celebrate their 67th class reunion
on Saturday, Aug. 6, from 410 p.m. at Sokolowski's University Inn in the Tremont
area.
Reunions are held annually
on the first Saturday of August at Sokolowski's. For more
information contact Mike
Guzi, 216-524-4721 or
[email protected].
•The Lincoln High Class of
1966 will celebrate its 50th
Class Reunion on Friday, Sept.
23, at Crowne Plaza Hotel in
Independence.
Cost, $55, includes dinner,
entertainment and memorabilia displays; cash bar. Reservations and payment required
by September 2. Call 440-5267826.
On Saturday, Sept. 24, there
will also be an optional Cleveland Trolley Tour followed by
a dinner meetup at
Sokolowski's University Inn.
County grand jury indicts
three for human trafficking
A Cuyahoga County Grand
Jury last Tuesday, July 12, indicted two men and one woman
on charges that they engaged
in human trafficking and compelled girls as young as 14 to
work as prostitutes, according
to Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Timothy J. McGinty.
The grand jury returned
charges in two separate cases.
In the first, Treyvon L.
Williamson of Warrensville
Heights and Sharonika D. Allen
of Bedford were charged with
forcing four young women,
ranging in age from 14 to 18, to
engage in prostitution by using
threats and physical abuse to
intimidate them.
Investigators said they uncovered evidence that Williamson
and Allen used social media,
including Facebook and
Instagram, to find and recruit
the young women, advertised
them as prostitutes on
Backpage.com and arranged for
customers to meet the women
in motel rooms around Greater
Cleveland. The illegal activities
covered by the indictment occurred in April and May of 2015.
Williamson, 22, faces 20 felony
charges including four counts
of trafficking in persons, seven
counts of kidnapping, three
counts of rape, three counts of
compelling prostitution, one
count of promoting prostitution, one count of robbery and
one count of having weapons
under disability.
Allen, 26, is charged with 15
felonies: four counts of trafficking in persons, five counts of
kidnapping, three counts of
compelling prostitution, one
count of rape, one count of robbery and one count of promoting prostitution.
In the second case charged by
the grand jury, Reginald D.
Williams faces two counts of trafficking in persons, two counts
of compelling prostitution, one
count of commercial sexual depiction of a minor and one count
of possessing criminal tools.
The indictment targets Williams, 36, of Cleveland, for trafficking two girls, both 15. They,
too, were advertised on
Backpage.com and taken to
hotels to work for Williams. The
G.H. museum
open Saturdays
The Garfield Heights Historical Museum, located at 5405
Turney Rd. in front of the Civic
Center, is open every Saturday
to the public from 1 to 4 p.m.,
containing hundreds of items
from the rich history of Garfield
Heights dating back to the 19th
century. Admission is free.
G.H. Tigers are
t-ball co-champs
The city of Garfield Heights
congratulates its t-ball team,
The Tigers, on their recent
American League co-championship win with the Angels!
The team, coached by Bryan
indictment covers criminal ac- Clark, is made up of the followtivity that for the most part oc- ing youngsters: Ariella Bentley,
curred in March of this year.
Callie Bossone, Matthey
“We take human trafficking
very seriously in our office," said
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney
Rick Bell, chief of the Special
Investigations Division in the
prosecutor’s office. "We will be
working with our law enforcement partners during the Republican National Convention
to crack down on the exploiters, and with our social service
partners to offer their victims a
chance at a better life.”
Burdyshaw, Liam Hearns,
Krislyn Pisarchik, Andre Ransom, Journey Rencher, Brayden
Roberts, Gracie Roberts, Thomas Arion and Myles
Wisniewski. The team is sponsored by Spring Steel Kings.
Library news
BEDFORD
•Big Bang Gaming, Thursday, July 21, 7 p.m. Learning
doesn't need to end just because you've graduated! Enjoy
board games, trivia and anything that challenges your mind
and strategic thinking. Designed for ages 18 and up.
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•Tween Tuesday: Project Runway, Tuesday, July 26, 2 p.m. Are
you a fan of the show Project
Runway? Can you make masterpieces out of duct tape and bubble
wrap? Children ages 9-12 are
invited to use a variety of materials to create new fashion
trends. Registration required.
•Anime Club, Wednesday,
July 27, 7-8 p.m. Like Japanese
anime and manga? Join this
monthly club and get together
with other fans to talk about
your favorite characters and
enjoy other fun activities.
•How to Buy a Car, Monday,
July 25, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Learn
how to buy a car without emptying your wallet. This comprehensive workshop will cover researching personal finances,
insurance vehicles and loan
options. Plus, learn what to expect when entering the dealership; how long to take before
making a decision and dealer
secrets that will be eye-opening
to anyone who has ever experienced trying to negotiate a deal.
•Pen 2 Page Writing Club,
Saturday, July 23, 3 p.m., grades
4–10. Do you enjoy writing stories, poems or song lyrics? This
creative writing club will provide writing activities and exercises to help you improve your
skills and have fun sharing ideas.
Registration required.
•African American Authors
Book Club, Tuesday, July 26,
7:15
p.m.
July
title:
"Pleasantville," by Attica Locke. INDEPENDENCE
•Live Happy, Saturday, July
23, 2 p.m. Jim Kargakos, certi•Read Up! Rise Up! CLE, fied life coach, will present sciMonday, July 25, 1 p.m. Learn entifically-based knowledge on
about Cleveland history and what factors make people hapenjoy fun crafts and activities in
week eight of the summer reading adventure.
•Wear it Wednesdays, July
27, noon. Drop in between noon
and 2 p.m. to create a craft and
wear it home.
•Fleet Recipe Club, Wednesday, July 27, 5 p.m. Share recipes
from different cultures and backgrounds within the Cleveland
area/Slavic Village community.
CPL FLEET BRANCH
pier, and conversely what factors detract from happiness.
Gain knowledge and tools to
structure your life so that you
can live happier.
•Teen Writer Boot Camp,
Monday–Thursday, July 25–28,
1-4 p.m. and Friday, July 29, 15 p.m. Review the fundamentals of creative writing and create new work in poetry, fiction
and drama. Bring an example
of your best writing.
MAPLE HEIGHTS
•Sports & Fitness Magic,
Thursday, July 21, 6:30 p.m.
Jim Kleefeld will perform magic
with soccer balls, jump ropes,
sports collector cards, Olympic
events and lots more.
•Drop In and Download,
Tuesday, July 26, 5:45 p.m.
Drop in and learn how to borrow free eBooks, eAudiobooks,
eMagazines, movies and music
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REAL ESTATE
REAL ESTATE
Ave. break-in. The teen said he was in the vacant lot on Willard earlier
but police could not find the stolen items. The boy's mother said she
would try to find the missing items to avoid criminal charges. The
investigation is ongoing.
SALE HOUSE
6909 Fullerton Ave. 4 bedrooms.
1500 sq. ft. $22,000. (216) 3188623.
Pedestrian Struck
CLEVELAND
On July 17th, around 10:40 a.m., a 70-year-old Maple Heights
man driving on Rockside Rd. turned onto Turney Rd. and struck a
62-year-old man who was crossing the street. The victim was taken
to MetroHealth Medical Center for treatment and the driver was
charged with failure to yield.
Breaking and Entering
Shots Fired
A volunteer for the Community Gardens told police a shed for the
garden at East 65th St. and Kenyon Ave. was broken into overnight
between July 11th and 12th and a rototiller was taken. The shed's door
latch was broken off and the volunteer believes someone entered the
garden through an opening in a fence.
Around 11:10 p.m. on July 17th, police were dispatched to the 13600
block of Alvin Ave. after several residents heard shots being fired.
Police found five spent casings in the street which were collected as
evidence. One of the residents said a man fled on foot eastbound and
may have been hurt but police were unable to find him. Residents also
said a vehicle fled eastbound on Alvin after the shots were fired.
RENT HOUSE
By Amber Weisbarth
Garfield Hts./Independence. Practical and inviting 2-3 bedrooms. Updated, modern paint, marble & ceramic, carpeting. $650-$1395 plus
deposit. No pets. Non Section 8 approved. For details call (216) 3106161
or
visit
www.ARENTALHOMEFORYOU.com.
RENT APARTMENT
3 bedroom up, $450 plus security.
Parking for one car. References required. No pets. (216) 641-9381,
(216) 848-8324.
E. 71/Grant. Quiet 2 family down. 2
bedrooms, large kitchen, porch, yard.
$550. (440) 248-4096.
REAL ESTATE
WANTED
REAL ESTATE
WANTED
One bedroom apt. Like new. Three
minutes to downtown. Off street parking. Free gas. $550 per month. (440)
238-2146.
E. 65th & Fleet. 2 bedrooms down.
$380 per month. Stove, refrigerator
included. Pay own utilities. Private
parking. No pets. (216) 334-9135.
1 bedroom apt. down and 1 bedroom
apt. up, 3 rooms each. Parking.
Warner-Connecticut. $410 & $390
plus security. (440) 476-5676; (440)
582-3009.
RENT ROOMS
E. 71 - Lansing. $100/week. All utilities included. Central air, WiFi, laundry on-site. Clean, quiet place. No
drugs. (216) 798-5949.
RENT HOUSE
RENT HOUSE
Room for rent. Bedford Hts. Utilities
included. Great environment for right
person. Verifiable income. Disability/Social Security okay. Home care
available. $125/week. (440) 5211808.
GARAGE SALE
RENT APARTMENT
RENT APARTMENT
July 22nd & 23rd. 9604 Alexander
Rd., Garfield Hts. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Books, household and misc. items,
tools.
Garfield Hts. 12201 Tonsing Dr. Fri./
Sat., July 22-23, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Downsizing - much misc.
2142 W. 101st St., Cleveland, off
Western. Vintage jewelry, furniture,
collectibles, toys, much more. July
22nd & 23rd, from 9 a.m. - ?
YARD SALE
Theft of Motor Vehicle
The next morning, a woman called police and said her car had
•A man said his work truck was stolen from the 4200 block of East
multiple bullet holes in it. A bullet also went through the wall of a
98th St. between 5 p.m. July 12th and 6:30 a.m. July 13th. It was stolen
nearby home and landed in a mattress.
without keys.
•A woman said she parked her car on the street in the 3600 block of Theft from Auto
East 53rd St. around midnight on July 13th, and when she went back A resident of the 4800 block of East 95th St. told police someone
to the car around 6:50 a.m. July 14th it had been stolen.
broke into his vehicle parked in the driveway and stole a $45 gift card.
The incident was caught on surveillance video and the victim believes
GARFIELD HEIGHTS
the man responsible lives in the 4900 block of East 95th. Police were
unable to view the footage at the time of the report.
Aggravated Robbery
A resident of the 10000 block of Parkview Ave. told police he was Other thefts from autos reported with GHPD between July 11th and
taking out his garbage around 11:50 p.m. on July 11th when he heard July 17th include:
someone running up behind him. As he turned around, he was struck
•July 11th: 10100 block of Parkview Ave.; 11200 block Briarcliff Dr.
in the head with a gun and saw two men standing over him. One of the
•July 12th: 4900 block East 84th St.; 11900 block Derby Rd.
men pointed the gun at him and said, "You know what this is," and they
both began rummaging through his pockets. The victim said the men
•July 13th: 12200 block Darlington Ave.; 13500 block York Blvd.;
stole his cell phone, wallet and car keys then fled northbound up his 12400 block Grannis Rd.; 4800 block East 88th St.
driveway.
•July 14th: 13200 block Saybrook Ave.; 10700 block Elmwood Ave.;
Police searched the area and found a discarded white t-shirt on 4600 block Lawrence Ave.
Robinson Ave. directly behind the man's home. Police continued to
•July 15th: two reports in the 12900 block of Carpenter Rd.; 12000 block
search for the suspects with negative results.
Mapleleaf Dr.; 8000 block Garfield Blvd.; 9600 block Sladden Ave.
Assault
•July 16th: 5300 block E. 111th St.; 5000 block East 114th St.; 5000
An employee of the Game Stop on Vista Way said a man who is known block E. 115th St.; 12900 block Garland Ave.; 12900 block Reindeer
to steal from Game Stop stores came into the Garfield Heights store on Ave.; 11200 block Mountview Ave.
July 11th, around 8:15 p.m., and when he asked the man if he needed
•July 17th: 10700 block of Mountview Ave.
help, the customer became irate and asked the employee when his shift
was over. The employee said he took that as a threat and called police. Theft of Motor Vehicle
While on patrol on July 12th, around 7:30 p.m., an officer saw a black
Officers arrived and saw the suspect exiting the nearby Chipotle. He
was stopped, questioned and identified as a 41-year-old Cleveland Jeep travelling northbound on East 86th St. with a broken back
resident. Police checked LEADS and learned the man had a warrant window. The officer tried pulling the vehicle over but the driver
with GHPD for larceny. He was arrested and as he was sitting in the increased speed and fled into Cleveland. During the chase, the driver
back of the police car, he told officers he had several infectious diseases turned onto Warner Rd. and was travelling the wrong way down a oneand spat at an officer. Once at City Jail, the man was restrained after way street. The vehicle weaved in and out of traffic and construction
threatening to infect the police with diseases. After being taken to barrels, and due to the number of pedestrians in the area, police called
Marymount Hospital for treatment and being released, the man off the chase.
admitted he was lying.
Around 10 p.m. that evening, police were called to Kurt's Getaway on
Charges of assault and aggravated menacing are pending following Garfield Blvd. and spoke to a man who said he drove his friend's Jeep
judicial review. He was held on a $3500 recognizance bond. The to the bar around 7 p.m. and now it was gone. Police said there was glass
suspect also had warrants with Strongsville PD, Middleburg PD, Parma on the ground where the Jeep had been parked and entered the car
into LEADS as stolen.
PD and Brunswick PD for shoplifting and larceny charges.
On July 14th, officers were called to the 4700 block of East 88th St.
for a parking complaint and found the Jeep. The owner was notified
•A resident of the 4700 block of East 90th St. told police her home and the car was towed.
was broken into between 4 and 5 p.m. on July 13th. Suspects kicked
in the back door and stole over $7000 worth of electronics, clothing,
shoes and cash.
Burglary
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A neighbor said she saw a silver, four-door vehicle back into the
victim's driveway during the time of the burglary but did not see who
was inside. The Detective Bureau was called to collect evidence.
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•Between 4 and 9 p.m. on July 18th, a home in the 12100 block of
Willard Ave. was broken into through a back kitchen window and an
Xbox gaming system and handbag were stolen. A neighbor said when
the residents left the home he saw 3-4 juveniles in the vacant lot near
the home and gave police a possible name for one of the juveniles.
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Maple Heights Council
(Continued from Page 1)
And several years after the city
was authorized to apply, sign and
file all necessary documents and
contracts with the Ohio Public
Works Commission (OPWC) for
sewer improvements to Cato, along
Shortly after police were finished on Willard Ave., around 10:15 p.m., with Thomas and Donnybrook,
they were called to the 13100 block of Oakpark Blvd. for a disturbance, council approved a resolution for
and an officer at the scene located one of the suspects in the Willard a contract with Nerone and Sons,
Inc., for the project, at a cost of
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$313,955. Completion is expected
in about 60 days.
I am a driver for hire for all your
driving needs. Senior friendly. Doctor
appointments, shopping, some out
of town trips. Call for pricing, (216)
544-3024.
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WEDNESDAY, JULY 20, 2016
THE NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
WANT TO BUY
HELP WANTED
Person needed to clean out attic and
move items to garage. $8 an hour.
(216) 316-1310. Please leave message with name and phone number.
No text messaging.
CATERING
CATERING
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
CRAFTERS
WANTED
CRAFTERS
WANTED
SERVICES AND
REPAIRS
SERVICES AND
REPAIRS
recall candidate filing deadline at
75 days. (These two proposed
changes were requested directly
by the Cuyahoga County Board of
Elections for greater consistency
in filing deadlines).
Announcements
The next Maple Heights Financial
Planning and Supervision Commission meeting will be held on Thursday, July 28, at 3 p.m. at the Maple
Heights Senior Center. The next
council meeting under the summer
Also passed was a resolution to schedule is Wednesday, Aug. 3, at 7
accept two parcels of vacant land p.m. at the Senior Center.
on Lincoln Street from the county
The Community Life and EducaLand Reutilization Corporation
tion
Committee will hold a meeting
for the city's land bank.
at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, July 25, in
Proposed charter changes Room 7 of Maple Heights City Hall,
5353 Lee Rd., to finalize the "Hoop
discussed
It Up, Build Them Up" program,
On the meeting's agenda, but not set for Saturday, July 30, from 11
passed by council, were several a.m. to 6 p.m. at Stafford Park.
changes proposed by the Charter
Review Commission and city offi- This free event to "bridge the
cials, on the following topics: rules gap" between the city's youth, offiof order for council (including pro- cials and the Maple Heights police
cedure for regular and special is open to boys/men and girls/
meetings); other council rules of women, ages 12-25. Presented by
order (potentially changing meet- the Community Life and Educaing dates from the first and third tion Committee, in conjunction
Wednesday to the first and third with Papa John's Pizza, "The goal
Thursday evenings of the month); is to create a wholesome fellowand several proposed charter ship to help build harmony and
changes that could be submitted togetherness in the inner commuto voters in a future election, in- nities of Maple Heights," the event's
organizers stated.
cluding:
•Increasing the minimum resi- Registration forms can be downat
www.citymaple
dency requirement for city offi- loaded
heights.com,
and
signups will take
cials from one to two years;
place at the Maple Heights Li•Extending council terms from brary, 5225 Library Ln., on Montwo to four years, with staggered day, July 25, 5-6 p.m.
election years for odd and even
The Maple Education Foundadistricts;
tion and the Maple Cross Country
•Permitting excused absences of Team will present The Maple 5K
council members, including, but on Saturday, Aug. 13, at Maple
not limited to, military leave, sick- Heights High School Stadium, 1
ness or illness;
Mustang Way. Registration at 8
•Allowing the mayor to hold part- a.m. and the race, which starts at 9
time employment, providing there a.m., will go from the new stadium
is no conflict of interest and no to the old stadium and return to
interference with the mayor's full- the new; parking at the high school.
T-shirts will be given to the first
time duties;
100 registered; water stops, awards
•Requiring that any employee and refreshments following the run
hired in the finance department will be featured.
be subject to approval of mayor
Entry fee is $15 pre-registration
and council;
(deadline August 7), and $20 day
•Allowing an appeal process to of race. Register online at
council of the mayor's removal or HMAPromotions.net, or mail to
suspension of the law director, fi- Maple Education Foundation, 1
nance director or service director; Mustang Way, Maple Hts., OH,
•Streamlining of election dead- 44137. Make checks payable to
lines and allowing more time for Maple Education Foundation. Promilitary and overseas civilians to ceeds will benefit the Maple Edusubmit a ballot. Also, increasing cation Foundation Scholarship
time for setting elections from 90 Fund and the Maple Cross Coundays to 120 days, and setting the try Program.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 20, 2016
THE NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
Thursday, July 21, at 9 a.m. at the
funeral home followed by Mass of
Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St.
sic, children’s games, pony rides,
Monica Church, 13633 Rockside
magic show, ice cream social and Rd., Garfield Heights. Interment
more.
in Crown Hill Cemetery.
Local organizations are welcome
GERALD D. RIDENOUR, also
to participate and raise funds for
their groups that day. For details or known as "Gerry," "Jug," "Dean" and
to register an organization, call Pat "Blue Maverick," age 87 of Garfield
Salemi at 216-475-1100, ext. 2425 Heights, passed away July 13.
or e-mail [email protected].
He was the beloved husband of
63 years to JoAnn M. (nee Lyons);
loving father of Jeff (Susan), and
the late Jerry (former spouse
Bernie); dearest grandfather of
RICHARD D. GABOR, of Val- Michael, Tim, Bryan, Erica Kozub
ley View, passed away July 15 at (Dan), Brandon and Brett; dear
great-grandfather of Cheyanne
the age of 82.
Ridenour and Everly Kozub. He
He was the beloved husband of
Carol (nee Rosenlieb); loving father of Jeffry, Vicki (Gary), Valerie
(Don) and Vanise; cherished
grandfather of Melisa, Christopher, Emma and Ethan; brother
of the late Andrew, Frank and
Dorothy.
SummerFest raffle tickets available
was predeceased by four brothers
and one sister.
Tickets for the Garfield Heights
SummerFest 50-50 raffle are now
available at the Civic Center, 5407
Turney Rd. Tickets are $1 and
also will be sold the day of the
festival.
Mr. Ridenour was a U.S. Army
Korean War veteran. He was a
lifetime member of the Solon VFW
Post 1863 and retired from Weldon
Tool after 37 years of service.
SummerFest is scheduled for 1-6
p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 21, at the
Civic Center. The family-friendly
event includes a Safety Fair, mu-
Obituaries
Grandmother's Club
The Grandmother's Club will
meet on Thursday, July 21, at 11:30
a.m. at Cuyahoga Heights Village
Hall, 4863 E. 71 St. A luncheon
will be served, birthdays honored,
raffles and games played.
Bingo
Seniors are invited to play Bingo
on Wednesdays from 2:30-3:30
p.m. at Stella Walsh Recreation
Center, 7345 Broadway Ave., Slavic
Village. Play for free; winners will
receive prizes.
Visitation will be held today,
Wednesday, July 20, from 2-4 p.m.
and 6-8 p.m. at Ferfolia Funeral
Home, 356 West Aurora Rd. (Route
82) in Sagamore Hills.
Funeral services will be held
Family suggests memorial contributions in his name to St. John
Lutheran Church, 11333 Granger
Rd., Garfield Heights, Ohio 44125
or Holy Family Hospice, 6707 State
Rd., Parma, Ohio 44134.
Arrangements were handled by
Ferfolia Funeral Home. Interment
in Crown Hill Cemetery.
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Dog show registration underway!
Registration is underway for the 40th annual Kid’s Dog Show
scheduled for 2 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 7, at the Dan Kostel Recreation
Center, 5411 Turney Rd., Garfield Heights.
Children, ages 4 to 14, can enter their dog in the contest, hosted
by Fox 8 TV personality Dick Goddard. Only 10 dogs will be
entered in each category which include: Waggiest Tail, Most
Original and Cutest Costume, Best Kisser, Terrific Tricks, Least
Obedient and Best Looking.
Deadline to submit applications for this free event is August 2.
They are available at the Recreation Center or online at
www.garfieldhts.org. For additional information, call 216-4757272.
The show is sponsored by the city of Garfield Heights and Dr.
Richard Thompson of the Family Pet Clinic.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 20, 2016
ADVOCATING FOR
SLAVIC VILLAGE AT RNC
THE NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
Sign up for Holy
Name golf outing
The 3rd annual Friends of
Holy Name Parish Golf Outing
is set for Saturday, Sept. 10, at
Emerald Woods Golf Course,
12501 N. Boone Rd. in Columbia Station.
Four-person scramble; men,
women, mixed teams. Those
without a foursome may be
paired up. Shotgun start at 10
a.m.; registration, with coffee
and donuts, starts at 9 a.m.
Donation, $85 per golfer, includes 18 holes with cart, lunch,
dinner, beer, soft drinks and
water. Also enjoy prizes, sideboards, Skins game, raffles and
50/50. Dinner only, $30.
Registration required by September 2. For more information contact Bill Hartman, 440340-5592 or 216-835-8838.
SAFE TRAVELS!
Shown here is writer and author Dan McGraw, MSNBC television
host Joy Reid and Ward 12 Councilman Tony Brancatelli outside
Quicken Loans Arena Sunday on opening media day of the
Republican National Convention.
Reid interviewed McGraw and the Slavic Village councilman for
MSNBC about presumed Republican presidential nominee
Donald Trump and Trump University.
"In the same year that Slavic Village lost 783 homes to foreclosure,
Trump University was running ads with a picture of its founding
namesake and the message, 'Investors Nationwide are Making
Millions in Foreclosures … And So Can You!,'" McGraw wrote in
a June 27th online article.
Brancatelli said he was honored to be able to go on a national
show advocating for his community and will continue to promote Father Eric Orzech, pastor of St. Casimir Church in Cleveland,
the positive changes happening in the neighborhood during the celebrated the Vehicle Blessing Sunday outside the church on
the city's northeast side. He is shown here, with altar server
RNC.
Michal Golab assisting with holy water, giving the blessing to
"Cleveland looks great, our downtown is beautiful but we still Damian Zodda's personal chariot. Damian lives with his family
need to focus attention on our core neighborhoods and the issues on East 78th Street in Cleveland, just a few block from the
we are dealing with day to day," he noted.
church. This annual event is held on the Sunday closest to the
Feast of St. Elias, patron saint of all modes of transportation,
which at St. Casimir's on Sunday also included cars, trucks,
baby strollers and even feet!
Food Pantry
A nonperishable Food Pantry will be open every Sunday
from 12:30-1:30 p.m. at Community Friends Church, 4509
Warner Rd. in Cleveland.
Each person is permitted to
come once per month. A current photo ID is required. The
pantry will be closed when
there is a fifth Sunday of the
month.
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Letters to the Editor
Objects to M.H. Charter Review
Commission proposals
Maple Heights residents should be angry with the recent
proposals of the Charter Review Commission and its elected
officials. The legislation introduced to make changes to the City
Charter shows nothing more than the redundant recycling of selfserving agendas. Proposals to extend the City Council terms from
two to four years with staggered election years for odd and even
districts, allowing the mayor to hold other employment while
serving in office, the residency requirement for elected office increased from one year to two years, have all been tried before. Voters
sent a clear message on these previously but as always, memories are
short, the respect for voters is lacking and subject to the constant
bludgeoning of the “same old ideas” with the thought process that
maybe the end result will be different this time.
Residents should also be attentive to the additional proposals
starting with council approval of any person hired in the finance
department only, an appeal process and council approval for
removal or suspension of department heads and paying the civil
service commission. These ordinance proposals will likely increase the political wrangling within the city and smear the line
of executive and legislative powers. Is that really what we need?
More politics introduced into City Hall?
All of these proposals add to the foundation for residents to
voice their opinions and vote “No” on these issues if they are on
the election ballot. Maybe then the message will sink in.
Anthony Cefaratti, Maple Heights