Mayor Delivers State of the City Address Brecksville Chamber of
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Mayor Delivers State of the City Address Brecksville Chamber of
Volume 29 Issue IISpring 2015 A Message from Our Mayor Council President’s Report. . . . . . p. 2-3 City Council Reports. . . . . . . . . . . . p. 4-5 Human Services, Restaurant Trips, Feast & a Flick and More. . . . . . . . p. 6-9 A Citizen’s Update About Town Events. . . . . . . . . . . p. 10-11 Safety and Service, Natural Gas News, Safety Tips, City Calendar . . . . . p. 12-13 Community Center, Athletics, Fitness, & Aquatics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 14-p. 19 f r o m t h e Mayor Delivers State of the City Address Brecksville Chamber of Commerce Presents Annual Awards Brecksville Mayor Jerry Hruby delivered his annual State of the City Address to an overflow crowd on February 18 at the Human Services Center. The event was sponsored by the Brecksville Chamber of Commerce. Prior to the Mayor’s speech the Chamber presented its Citizen of the Year Award to Bill Rittman of the Brecksville Kiwanis Club. The Business of the Year Award went to Simon’s Restaurant. Debra Branske President of the Brecksville Chamber of Commerce with Bill and Ann Rittman. Mike and George Simon proudly display their award for Business of the Year. Cit y o f Brec k s v i l l e Seniors of the Year Last call for nominations for the Brecksville Senior Volunteer Man and Woman of the Year sponsored by the Department of Human Services and the Brecksville Kiwanis Club. Pick up a nomination form at the Human Services Center. Deadline for nominations is March 27. The annual Volunteer of the Year luncheon is Tuesday, May 12 at noon at the Human Services Center. A Huge Thanks to The Kiwanis Club! On the evening of February 10 the Brecksville Kiwanis Club and the Broadview Heights Lions Club staged their third “Empty Bowls” dinner. 400 people bought tickets for a simple dinner of home made soup, salad and bread. The food was donated by 14 local restaurants! Thanks! On Thursday, February 26, at the Kiwanis Club’s weekly meeting, “Bowls” chairperson Bill Rittman presented guest speaker, Mayor Hruby with a very large check for the Brecksville Pantry. of the Year” award from the Brecksville Chamber of Commerce at Mayor Hruby’s State of the City speech which the Chamber sponsors each year. Our congratulations and thanks to the Kiwanians for this remarkably successful project to benefit their neighbors! If you are interested in purchasing any of the bowls pictured above, contact Bill Rittman at abrittman@ sbcglobal.net. Congratulations to Bill Rittman who received the “Citizen Bill Rittman is shown with some of the bowls created especially for the Empty Bowls event. These bowls are currently for sale. Mayor’s Message In February, we normally express our appreciation to our volunteers by holding a Volunteer Tea in their honor at the Human Services Department. Due to the inclement weather, this event was postponed to March 19th. At that time we will gather to thank our volunteers with a meal and award and an afternoon of fellowship and goodwill. We sincerely thank our volunteers who help to make life better for those in need in our community. There is always room for more to volunteer. Please consider giving some of your time to help another. Drivers are needed for our transportation program and there are other opportunities as well. Please contact our Human Services Department at 546-2499. The Meals on Wheels Program, delivering meals to those in need, is a result of volunteerism, volunteer drivers who take it upon themselves to make these deliveries. I want to express my sincere appreciation to them for dealing with the elements of this very harsh weather. And I also express my appreciation to our Service Department employees who assisted by making the deliveries in sub-zero weather in place of our volunteers. This winter has been extremely cold. In the month of February the average temperatures were a high of 23 degrees and a low of 6 degrees. Many days were below zero with the wind chill. As March is upon us, the freeze/thaw season begins making driving conditions even more dangerous. I commend our Service Department for their work. They simply did an outstanding job considering the conditions they had to work with. Please note that until spring truly arrives, occasional freezing will take place. Be careful driving and walking due to icy conditions that develop. The State of the City Addresses and Conversation with the Mayor event provided a forum for the state of our city in 2015 and a recap of the events of 2014. I want to thank the Brecksville Chamber of Commerce for sponsoring the State of the City Address and thank all who were in attendance at the various events. Congratulations to Bill Rittman and to Simon’s Restaurant for being named Citizen of the Year and Business of the Year, respectively, at the State of the City Address. Simon’s has been part of our community since 1976 and has become a gathering place for two generations and now the third. Bill Rittman volunteers so much of his time to the Kiwanis Club, the Photographic Society and other civic organizations including the Empty Bowls event which celebrated its third season raising 2 funds for the City Pantry of Brecksville and the Lend a Hand Program in Broadview Heights. Congratulations to both and thank you Chamber! It is hard to believe as I look out the window and see a few feet of snow on our front lawn at City Hall that Easter will soon be upon us and that City Hall will be closed on April 3rd, Good Friday. Also, on our calendar for the future, Saturday, May 9th is Shred Your Documents Day from 9am to noon in the Municipal Parking Lot. This is a free service on behalf of the City’s recycling program. Last year nearly 20 tons of shredded materials were recycled in the two shred day events held by the City. We ask that you bring a non-perishable food item, gift card or some small donation towards the City’s food pantry program. If you are unable to do so, you certainly are still welcome to have your documents shred on that day. On May 12th, the Senior Volunteer of the Year Award, a man and woman who exemplify volunteerism in our community will be honored. Tickets are available through our Human Services Department. Also, Monday, May 25th, is the Memorial Day Parade event at the Brecksville Highland Drive Cemetery. The parade steps off at 10:30 am from City Hall, City Hall will be closed in honor of Memorial Day. Please make this a family event and attend our Memorial Day observance as we remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our Nation and its people and our liberties. Veterans in attendance will be recognized and are welcome to walk in our parade either in uniform or not. We also ask our citizens to carry the flag of our United States which measures 20’ X 38’. Anyone wishing to enter our parade is welcome to enter the parade as long as the theme is dedicated to Memorial Day. Applications are available through our Community Center. It is time to register for our summer recreation programs. Please do not hesitate because some fill quickly. Contact the Community Center Recreation Department for further information. Soon the City will be launching its new webpage. Please watch for that. Any comments and/or suggestions are always welcome. The City engaged CodeSummit as its designer to work with the City IT staff. Spring will soon be here; and, of course, spring clean-up. Please recycle those materials that are noted in the city calendar and webpage. Please help us continue to recycle nearly 50% of all materials collected. Watch the city calendar for various dates for programs we offer. Questions? Please contact our Service Department. Congratulations and best wishes to our Bees Wrestling, Swimming and Gymnastics Teams who at the time of this writing are about to embark upon state championship events, hopefully leading to the continued success of these outstanding programs. To date, our wrestlers have won the Dual Meet State Championship by defeating St. Edwards. The individual titles and individual team championships are next. We wish each and every one of the athletes, their coaches, and families the very best and …GO BEES! City Council and the Administration will be honoring these fine young athletes for their accomplishments at a City Council meeting to be announced. Whether they bring home the state championship or are runnerups or just for their very participation, we are proud of our Bees and appreciate the commitment of our youth and their families. Brecksville Human Services Needs Volunteer Drivers The Human Services Department’s award winning volunteer driving progr am for seniors is experiencing depleted ranks. More drive rs are needed. Typically drivers volunteer a day a month driving from 8:30 am to 4 pm. Some drivers are so committed that they drive once or more a week. The program uses City cars to transport seniors to medical appointments Monday through Friday throughout Cuyahoga County. On Tuesday and Thursday our mini van takes seniors on errands such as the grocery store and drug store. Most importantly we need drivers for our 14 passe nger bus which transports seniors and wheel chair users to medical appointments and to our Wednesday restaurant trips and Friday mall trips. No special license is required including for the bus. We do ask that the bus drivers be physically able to strap in the wheel chairs on the bus and we ask that all drivers are comfortable traveling on the freeways, going to the Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals downtown and on I-271, and driving in inclement weather. For more information please call the Human Servi ces Center at 526-2499. Congratulations to Andrew Toth upon being appointed to the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis by U. S. Senator Rob Portman (R-Ohio). Andrew is a senior at St. Ignatius and a resident of Brecksville. We wish him the very best along with our congratulations upon receiving this appointment. Please see the picture posted on page 11 of this Bulletin. Nancy Werner, a 26 year employee of our Building Department has announced her retirement effective May 1st. We sincerely appreciate her dedicated service to the City and wish her the very best in her retirement. She will be missed by the staff and community. In the month of April, an examination will be held for the position of Police Chief for the City of Brecksville. Lt. Dan Jereb is serving as Acting Chief until a new Chief is named. Five police sergeants have signed a letter of intent to take this examination and will be the candidates for selection and appointment as our City’s 8th Police Chief in the history of our Police Department. The three probationary Patrolmen who were hired in 2014 successfully graduated from the Ohio State Patrol Police Academy and are currently in our field training program working directly with a field training officer here in our city. We have one other police candidate who entered the OSP Academy in February of this year and he will be joining our FTO Program this summer. All four new appointments, Kevin Ackerman, Robert Conte, Thomas Kanasz and Christopher Wirkus replace retired police officers. We look forward to their safe and lengthy careers of service to our community. This has been a very difficult winter, as I stated before. I thank the public for their cooperation, the school district, and our safety and service forces for working closely together as we dealt with all that Mother Nature literally threw at us this winter. With that, I wish you all a Happy Easter and look forward to the springtime knowing that our properties, city, business and residential, our streets and sidewalks have suffered through this difficult winter and will need extraordinary care once spring has arrived. We will be reassessing our Road Program based upon some extraordinary damage that took place over the winter, and perhaps be in a position to revise our capital plans for this year. Our forecast for spring and summer, the construction of the Metrohealth facility, finalizing the Stadium Drive Vehicle Storage and Horticultural Building, developing final plans for our Blossom Hill recreation area, the various storm sewer and culvert projects, renovation work to the exterior of the Old Town Hall, and of course, as stated previously, a total review of our capital projects due to the impact of winter. I wish you all a Happy Easter and look forward to the spring season. Mayor Jerry N. Hruby City Offices Closed Brecksville City Hall, the Service Department and the Human Services Center will be closed on Good Friday, April 3. The Community Center will be open from 10 am - 5 pm on Good Friday but will be closed on Easter Sunday, April 5. 3 Council Corner REPORTS FROM COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS As we leave behind the worst of the winter weather and move into early spring, I would like to thank our service department for another outstanding job at keeping our city streets clear of ice and snow. The salt storage facility constructed in 2013 certainly helped our crews to efficiently manage our salt usage. In addition, at a time when many communities were either out of salt or having to pay exorbitant rates to obtain an extra supply, our surplus salt stored at this facility saved our city thousands of dollars. Please continue to be mindful of our road crews when you are driving through town. Speaking of our roads, once again in 2015 we are planning a very aggressive street repair program. While the final program will not be finalized until late spring, we have budgeted over $1,000,000 towards maintaining our roads. Due to the skill of our service department and the investment over the years towards paving equipment, we are able to perform the vast majority of this work in-house which saves substantial amounts of tax dollars every year. Over the next few months, the city’s annual outside financial audit will commence and those results will be forthcoming. As always, our annual Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) will be published and made available once the audit is completed. Sometime this spring, it is the intent of City Council to begin formalizing the Master Plan for the development of our Blossom Hill property in the very near future. This has been a long-awaited development and we are looking forward to turning that vision into a reality. As always, if you have any suggestions to improve our various program offerings or vital city services please do not hesitate to contact me or any of my fellow members of Council. We very much value your input. for the Brecksville Service Department resurfacing Barr Road from Edgerton Road to Highland Drive and Snowville Road east of Brecksville Road to Riverview Road. In anticipation of these larger paving projects, the city purchased a new paver to replace the original paver that was purchased in 1990. Once the winter is over, another tour will be taken of our streets and roads to assess their current condition and determine if any modifications are necessary to the 2015 Road Program. Buildings & Grounds Louis N. Carouse, Jr. Work continues on the Stadium Drive Service and Horticulture Garage with an expected June, 2015 completion. Council approved two purchase order increases for work on the building, the first to CTL Engineering for $856.25 for additional earthwork testing and the second to D.G. Bohning and Assoc. for $6,000.00 for an additional estimated 1.5 weeks of time to perform certain construction related tasks on an hourly basis until the completion of the project. We have also authorized the Mayor to apply for a Nature Works Grant from ODNR for up to 75% funding assistance for acquisition or development of outdoor recreation areas. The City plans to use the funds for playground structures at Kids Quarters. The Material Storage Facility on Stadium Drive has been very beneficial to the City this winter as we have been able to maintain ample salt supplies for keeping our roads clear of snow and ice. We are also looking forward to reviewing the recommendations for the new Police/Court facility. Sincerely, Greg Skaljac, City Council President Utilities Michael Harwood Streets & Sidewalks Gerald F. Broski An assessment of our streets and roads is performed at the end of each year to establish priorities for the next annual road repair and maintenance program. In November 2014, the Streets & Sidewalks Committee approved 2015 Service Department Road Program recommendations, and City Council subsequently adopted legislation to accept bids for the various components of the road program. A total of approximately $1.5 million was budgeted in 2015 to improve our streets and roads. For many years, the Brecksville Service Department has been paving our streets and saving taxpayers millions of dollars. The Service Department’s paving expertise has excelled to the point that our crews are now able to perform much larger paving projects, including paving county roads within the city. In 2014, the City of Brecksville entered agreements with Cuyahoga County wherein the City was reimbursed 4 At this time we would like to provide the 2014 complete project list, as well as the potential 2015 projects that are currently in review. 2014 Completed Projects: 1. Amber Lane Culvert Replacement Project (D-13 Funding), 2. Amber Lane Stream Bank Restoration, 3. Brecksville Road Rear Storm and Sanitary Repair Project (D-13 Funding), 4. Snowville Road Culvert and Storm Sewer Replacement Project (Federal Discretionary Grant Funds), 5. Farview Road Storm Sewer Improvements (D-13 Funding), 6. State Route 82 Culvert Replacement Project (State Grant Funds). D-13 Funds; represents funds collected by Cuyahoga County through property taxes of Brecksville residents to be used for the maintenance of storm and sanitary sewers within the City of Brecksville. In addition to routine maintenance performed by the County, the City of Brecksville addresses more significant sewer repairs and submits cost for such to the County for reimbursement utilizing Brecksville D-13 funds. 2015 Potential Projects: 1. Chippewa Creek Sanitary Sewer Line Abandonment and Pump Station Project; in construction (D-13 Funding), 2. Carriage Hill Pump Station Abandonment Project; in construction (D-13 Funding), 3. Old Quarry Pump Station Abandonment Project (D-13 Funding), 4. Warblers Roost Storm Sewer Project (D-13 Funding), 5. Crinkleroot Storm Sewer Replacement Project (D-13 Funding). Easements are required to proceed, 6. Valleybrook Storm Sewer Improvement Project (Ohio Turnpike Mitigation Grant). Easements are required to proceed, 7. 7467 Amber Lane Culvert Replacement Project (D-13 Funding), 8. 10605 Snowville Road Culvert Repair Project (D-13 Funding), 9. Whitewood/Meadow Aerial Sewer Repair Project (D-13 Funding), 10. Deer Run Culvert Replacement Project (D-13 Funding). 11. Chippewa Road and Calvin Drive Sanitary Sewer Connection – 2015 Funding (Ohio Public Works Commission) not received. Potential Plan Development proceeding with re-application for Grants for 2016. As we prepare for 2015, the Administration and City Engineer have preliminarily prepared the potential utility improvement projects as listed and continue to work aggressively in identifying and taking the appropriate steps in applying for various funding alternatives. At any time that you have questions in regards to a specific project or any project in general please do not hesitate to call. Safety - Service Nora Murphy The Safety-Service Committee has recommended and City Council has approved the following items: For the Service Department • A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to apply to the Cuyahoga County Solid Waste Management District for a Community Recycling Awareness Grant. • An Ordinance accepting the bid of Minute Men Staffing Services for Temporary General Labor for the year 2015. • A motion in the amount of $20,000.00 to Mattes Landscaping for 2015 supplementary snowplowing and salting services for parking lots and sidewalks at various locations in the City. • A motion to authorize the Purchasing Director to advertise for bids for a new rear loading rubbish packer. • A motion to approve a blanket vendor purchase requisition in the total amount of $3,851.99 for the purchase of 2015 Service Department apparel. • A motion to increase the Blanket Purchase Order to Airgas USA,LLC in the total amount of $6,365.04 for renewal of a 5-year cylinder lease agreement and cylinder purchases. Finance Laura Redinger The Administration and City Council had a budget planning session in early December to discuss 2015 priorities and establish the final budget for the year. Each department develops a detailed plan in conjunction with input from the Mayor, the Finance Director and the Service Director. The annual budget is established by Fund and includes the General Fund and several Special Revenue Funds. The General Fund is the operating fund of the City. All revenue and expenditures not accounted for in the other designated funds are recorded in the General Fund. The largest areas of operation funded by the General Fund include Service, Police, Human Services and Administrative Support. Major assumptions for the General Fund include the following: • General Fund Revenue of $16.7 million is budgeted to be flat in 2015 compared to an estimated 2014 Revenue. A 2.3% increase in income tax revenue is partially offset by declines in budgeted inheritance tax. • General Fund Expenditures are projected to be up by approximately 3% in 2015 compared to 2014 budget (excluding one time economic development payment). The main driver for the increase in General Fund Expenditures is due to payroll increases. The Capital Improvement Fund is established to account for financial resources to be used for the construction or acquisition of major (over $5,000) equipment, facilities, or infrastructure. Funds pass through the Capital Funds to the Debt Service Fund to service debt principal and interest payments incurred to purchase capital assets. Major assumptions for the Capital Improvement Fund include the following: • Approximately $1.3 million in building improvements, repairs and new construction are budgeted in the Building and Improvement Fund. • Capital equipment and building maintenance budgeted in other funds totals $1.4 million Great care is taken by the Mayor, Administration and City Council to conservatively budget expenditures to maintain an overall General Fund balance that continues to support the City’s excellent financial condition. Please feel free to contact me, the Mayor or the Finance Director should you have any detailed questions regarding the 2015 budget. Legislation Kim Veras The Brecksville Code of Ordinances is updated on an annual basis to include all legislation adopted by City Council in a calendar year that amends, supplements, or repeals the existing code, as well as changes to state law. American Legal Publishing Corporation recently submitted the 2015 Supplement No. 21 to the codified ordinances. Upon review and approval by the Law Department, City Council will pass legislation to adopt the supplement and American Legal Publishing Corporation will subsequently provide printed hard copies of the supplement to update city code books. The city also subscribes to monthly code updates in electronic format on FolioViews software. The Brecksville Code of Ordinances is available for reference during normal business hours at the Brecksville Branch of the Cuyahoga County Public Library and also in the Clerk of Council’s office at Brecksville City Hall. Requests for ordinances may be submitted to: [email protected]. 5 Human Services Personal Needs Blood Pressure Screenings — FREE Every Monday from 9 to 11:50 Lower level in the Nurses Clinic at Human Service Meditation — FREE Guided meditation is every first and third Tuesday of the month from 7:00 to 8:45pm in Room A at the Human Services Center. Come and relax your mind and body. Open to all ages and it’s free. Recovery — FREE Recovery, Inc. meets Fridays from 10:00 to noon. Having trouble dealing with your emotions? Recovery, Inc. is a self help program that will help you cope in a friendly, small-group atmosphere. Meetings are held in a private room. Free coffee! Brecksville Pantry — FREE The Human Services Center distributes food once each month to families of all ages who are in need. If you or someone you know needs assistance please contact the Human Services Center at 5262499. Food Donations The Brecksville Pantry is always in need of food donations or gift cards to Marc’s and Heinen’s to buy fresh meat and produce. We especially need canned tuna, spaghetti and sauce, canned vegetables, canned fruit, cereal, canned soups and paper products. Please bring your donations to the Human Services Center at 2 Community Drive. Meals on Wheels The Human Services Center is the headquarters for the local Meals on Wheels program. Volunteers deliver a warm lunch and cold supper Monday through Friday mornings. Cost is $27 per week. Call 5262499 for enrollment information. Senior Transportation Need a ride? Transportation is available for residents 60 and over, Monday through Friday from 9 to 4. Our cars and wheelchair-equipped bus will take you to a medical appointment anywhere in Cuyahoga County. Our van will take you on errands on Tuesday and Thursday. Our bus will take you to a restaurant on Wednesday and a shopping mall on Friday. An application on file is necessary. Call the Human Services Center for more information at 526-2499. We’re very sorry but the Human Services jet is down for service. Cards and Games Free for registered members Canasta – Tuesdays from 1 to 4 and Wednesdays from 12:30 to 3:30 6 Dominoes – Thursdays from 1:15 to 4:30 Intermediate Bridge – Tuesdays from 12:30 – 3:30 Duplicate Bridge – Mondays and Fridays from 1:00 to 4. – Bring a partner or just bring yourself. Bridge After Dark – Every Thursday from 7 to 9:50 Texas Hold ’Em – Fridays from 10:00 to noon. Bring a canned food item to “buy” chips. You might win a free lunch. Mah Jongg – Wednesdays from 9 to Noon Pinochle – Wednesdays and Fridays from 1 to 3 FITNESS PROGRAMS Yoga with Denise Clement Mondays from 9:15 am to 10:15 am Wednesdays from 7:30 am to 8:30 am Stretch, tone, build strength and work the heart. Dress comfortably, bring a mat and water bottle. Email Denise at [email protected]. A “punch pass” for 6 sessions is $30 for Brecksville residents, $40 for non residents. Walk-ins are $7 for members, $9 for non members and $11 for non resident, non members. FREE Balance Class with Pam Wednesday morning from 10:45-11:15 am Held in the large fitness studio. Regain your sense of balance and help prevent balance-related falls and injuries. Tai Chi with Ken Owen Tai Chi for Arthritis - Tai Chi for Arthritis - Wednesdays from 11:00 to Noon – FREE class with paid membership in either the Community Center or Human Services Center - A specialized version to help you deal with those aches and pains. It really works! CLASSES RESUME IN APRIL. Tai Chi is the ancient Chinese exercise experience that is the just right exercise for people who are looking to stretch and tone without getting sore! A great way to loosen up those tight muscles. Armchair Exercise with “Charlie” Skiba Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:45 – 11:45 – Totally free! You’ll be amazed at how much you’ll be able to do sitting down that will make you feel better! Armchair Yoga With Joyce Barchet Mondays and Fridays from 10:45 to 11:45 – Totally free! A relaxing class concentrating on alignment of poses creating strength, flexibility and tone. Dance for Folks with Parkinson’s Fred and Dianne Discenzo teach dancing for folks with Parkinson’s and their partners. 11 to noon on the second Saturday of each month. Call 526-8531 for more information. ARTS AND CRAFTS Watercolor with Judy Roszak Mondays from 9:30 to 11:30 – It doesn’t matter if you’re a beginner or have been painting all your life. Classes are small enabling Judy to give one-on-one personal instruction regardless of your ability. A “punch pass” for 6 sessions is $30 for Brecksville residents, $40 for non residents. Walk-ins are $7 for members, $9 for non members and $11 for non resident, non members. The Handcrafters Mondays from 1:00 to 3:00 – Learn how to make greeting cards, place cards and almost anything using all sorts of things including wallpaper. Or knit, crochet, cross stitch, needlepoint, tat and scrapbook. Oh yes, a little bit of chit chat goes on too. You’ll make new friends. Free to registered members. Computers The Human Services Center has three computers and a printer and e-mail and Internet capability just waiting for you. Walk in anytime except Thursday from 1-3:30 and sit right down. Free! Brecksville Computer Users Group Thursdays from 6:30 to 9 pm in the old school at Blossom. If your computer is sick with a virus or whatever, they can help. Call for more info at 526-8836. Or join up if you love tinkering with computers. Sorry, they don’t fix iPads. Need a Ride? S C K VI L E TR S LE BR Department car is available MONDAY through FRIDAY, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm for trips to doctors in near-by areas. Appointments are necessary a week or more in advance. Remember to call on the 20th of the prior month for restaurant and mall reservations as well as doctor appointments. Historic Hower House at the University of Akron Tuesday, April 28 from A R 10:00 am-3:30 pm V ELE Hower House is an Empire Italianate structure, built in 1871 by Akron Industrialist, John Henry Hower. This 28-room Victorian mansion is filled with unique treasures and furnishings collected by the Hower Family diring their travels around the world. Lunch will be on your own at “Beyond the Point Cafe” in the West Point Market. There will be time to tour & shop in this outstanding food emporium. Save room for brownies! Cost: Residents $8 and Non-residents $18 Learn About Advancements in Cataract Surgery Monday - March 23, 2015 Free Lunch served at 11am. Program from 11:15 am-12:15pm Human Services Center Gathering Room The Cleveland Eye Clinic, located in Brecksville in the Grand Bay complex, would like to invite you to a free seminar about how lasers are used in today’s cataract procedures, and the options you have as a patient when planning your vision correction procedure. This program will cover the different types of lenses that can be used to correct your vision and how lasers can be used to make the procedure more precise. A Cleveland Eye Clinic doctor will be available for Q&A. Please RSVP to 440-447-6012. Seating is limited. Grow Your Own Family Tree We’ve all thought about tracing the roots of our family tree and now you’ve got a chance to finally do it. Back by popular demand, genealogist and Brecksville resident, Wally Huskonen has created a program to help residents trace their family heritage. Two-hour sessions begin Wednesday, March 25 from 1 to 3 and continue each Wednesday afternoon through May 13 at the Brecksville Human Services Center. You’ll work with Wally on creating your own ancestor chart and family group sheet. It’s a fascinating experience. Each session is limited to six people to enable hands-on instruction employing the Center’s three public computers. And it’s free! Register by calling the Human Services Center at 526-2499. Be sure to bring along any basic family tree information that you possess especially names of relatives who were possibly counted in the 1930 or 1940 census. Sorry, Brecksville residents only because of limited class size. “90+ Birthday Club” Here’s how it works…we will send you a birthday card during the month of your birthday and in the card we will have an invitation to join us at the Brecksville Human Services Center for a free lunch on Thursday when we have our Feast ‘n Flick program. We will pick you up and take you home in one of our Human Services transportation vehicles so you must call us to schedule a pick-up and which Thursday during your birthday month you would like to come to lunch. We want to reach as many 90+ seniors in our community so if you are, or know someone who is or will be 90 this year, please call the Human Services Center at 526-2499 and ask for Linda DePompei to get your name on our list. Learn How to Play Bridge at the Human Services Center If you have friends who have said, “Do You Play Bridge?” you don’t have to say no anymore! Beginner Bridge lessons are held on the second and fourth Wednesdays from 7 to 9 pm at the Human Services Center. The current crop of students graduated at the end of February and now classes for brand new people or those who want a refresher course will begin on March 25 and continue for approximately eight weeks. The two hour sessions will include 20 to 40 minutes of instruction followed by actual play with assistance. For more information call 526-2499. 7 Human Services Therapy Pool Schedule Monday 9:00-10:00 Liquid Strength 10:00-11:00 Arthritis Class 6:30-7:30 Nora’s Water Exercise 8:30-9:00 11:00-6:30 7:30-8:00 Doctor Approved Self-Directed Therapy Tuesday 9:00-10:00 Sculpt and Splash 1:00-4:00 Sport and Spine PT 6:00-7:00 AQUAfit 8:30-9:00 10:00-1:00 4:00-6:00 7:00-8:00 Doctor Approved Self-Directed Therapy Wednesday 9:00-10:00 Liquid Strength 10:00-11:00 Arthritis Class 12:00-12:30 Learn to Swim (Pool Closed) 6:30-7:30 Nora’s Water Exercise 8:30-9:00 11:00-12:00 Doctor Approved Self-Directed Therapy 12:30-6:30 7:30-8:00 Thursday 9:00-10:00 Sculpt and Splash 1:00-4:00 Sport and Spine PT 6:30-7:30 Learn to Swim (Pool Closed) 8:30-9:00 10:00-1:00 4:00-6:30 7:30-8:00 Doctor Approved Self-Directed Therapy Friday 9:00-10:00 Liquid Strength 10:00-11:00 Arthritis Class 8:30-9:00 11:00-4:50 Doctor Approved Self-Directed Therapy Saturday 9:15-10:15 AQUAfit 12:00-1:00 Learn to Swim (Pool Closed) 9:00-9:15 10:15-12:00 Doctor Approved Self-Directed Therapy Sunday (pool is closed) 8 March 5 Pecan crusted tilapia, Perla’s pierogi, buttered green beans, dinner roll, Cole slaw, Boston cream pie. ¸ The Fault in Our Stars 12 St. Patrick’s Day Celebration! Corned beef sandwich, Colcannon potatoes, candied carrots, broccoli slaw, pistachio cake. ¸ Draft Day 19 Kitchen Closed. No Movie 26 Silver Grill Tribute and Spring Fashion Show! Chicken a la King on puffed pastry, baked tomato, spring mix salad with raspberry dressing, cream puff. ¸ Grace Unplugged April 2 Kitchen Closed. No Movie 9 Easter Dinner. Chicken breast supreme, scalloped potatoes, vegetable, dinner roll, garden salad, strawberry shortcake. ¸ The Hundred Foot Journey 16 Lasagna, Italian green beans, garlic roll, garden salad, cannoli. ¸ Maleficent 23 Beef stroganoff, parsley buttered noodles, mixed vegetable, dinner roll, cucumber salad, fried tortilla chips with cinnamon sugar. ¸ The Book Thief 30 Pork chow mein, rice, dinner roll, Chinese salad, fortune cookie and chocolate pudding. ¸ October Sky Brecksville Pantry Brecksville Pantry is Brecksville’s food bank for people who are having difficulty making ends meet. Food is available if you fall beneath certain income guidelines. Call 526-2499 if you need food. We always need canned tuna, spaghetti and sauce, canned fruits and vegetables, boxed cereal, peanut butter and jelly, and paper towels, toothpaste, and toilet tissue. We REALLY appreciate gift cards to Heinen’s and Marc’s. We use them to buy fresh meat and juice just before the monthly distribution day. Buy a gift card and save the receipt because your donation is tax deductible. Brecksville Pantry provides at least a week’s worth of groceries once a month for families in Brecksville trying to make ends meet. Please drop off your donations at the Human Services Center, 2 Community Drive, east of the Community Center. Call 526-2499. And thank you VERY much to residents who donate and local churches, the Kiwanis Club and other organizations that hold food drives to benefit the Pantry. Rest aurant and Mall Trips March TUESDAY 10 WEDNESDAY 11 12 Valley InnBrecksville Brecksville Errands 17 24 13 19 Mitchell’s Fish Market-Beachwood 25 Brecksville Errands FRIDAY Brecksville Errands 18 Brecksville Errands THURSDAY Summit Mall 20 Macy’s on the Heights Brecksville Errands 26 Peachtree Southern Kitchen-Hudson 27 Brecksville Errands WEDNESDAY 1 King Wah-Rocky River Brecksville Errands 7 8 15 HofbrauhausCleveland Brecksville Errands 21 22 28 Brecksville Errands 29 Brecksville Errands Office Closed Saturday, March 21 from 10 am - 12 pm at the Brecksville Human Services Center Southpark Mall 17 Aurora Premium Outlet Brecksville Errands 24 Brecksville Errands 30 Peachtree Southern Kitchen-Hudson Senior Tech Saturdays 10 23 B Spot BurgerStrongsville Brecksville Errands Brecksville Errands 16 Hudson Park 31 Brecksville Errands Pleasant Valley Tuesday Brunch March 3 Vegetable frittata, ham steak, red skin potatoes. And a huge thanks to Kathy Hammond, Ken Kaus and Lou Ann Klimek who drive for Meals on Wheels. We always need more drivers for both programs, especially mini van and mini bus drivers. Volunteer please by calling 526-2499. FRIDAY 3 9 Barroco GrillLakewood Brecksville Errands 14 THURSDAY 2 Judy Nouzak, Steve Jaeger and Judy Kovacik are three of our loyal drivers who take seniors to appointments. Pleasant Valley April TUESDAY Cheers for our Drivers! April 7 Sausage gravy over biscuit, sausage patty, scrambled eggs, lettuce & tomato. 10 Pancakes, sausage, applesauce. 14 Eggs Benedict, potatoes, fruit cup. 17 Corned beef hash, poached egg, toast. 21 French toast, sausage, fruit cup. 24 Scrambled eggs, bacon, potatoes, toast, lettuce & tomato. 28 Breakfast quiche with ham, red skin potatoes, croissant. Surfing with Seniors: Covering the basics with searching for websites, using email, IT security and opening emails from trustworthy sources. Saturday, April 18 from 10 am - 12 pm at the Brecksville Human Services Center This session focuses on popular social media sites like Facebook, YouTube and popular online games of interest to seniors. It will also provide an overview of how to set up an account on Facebook or Classmates.com. This class touches on basics of Skype and Facetime. For more info contact the Brecksville Department of Human Services at 526-2499. 31 Kitchen Closed 9 About Town Yarn is Needed for Brecksville Handcrafter Group The Handcrafters at the Brecksville Human Services Center meet every Monday from 1 to 3. Their supply of knitting yarn has depleted and they are in need of more donated yarn. They make warm mittens, slippers and scarves for needy families and residents of skilled nursing facilities. Please bring your donation to the Human Services Center at 2 Community Drive, Monday through Friday 8:30-4:30.. And hey, why not bring your needles and join them? BRECKSVILLE LITTLE THEATRE Presents SAVE the DATE! Composting Seminar & Composting Bin Sale Cuyahoga County Waste Management Wednesday, May 20 from 5:30 to 9 pm at the Brecksville Community Center A Visit with the Easter Bunny & Outback Ray & his Animal Show Thursday, April 2 4 to 5 pm Children will have the opportunity to visit with the Easter Bunny as well as enjoy an animal show with OUTBACK RAY. APRIL 17, 18, 24, 25, 26, MAY 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 2015 8:00 FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS 2:00 SUNDAYS NG BRI E H T ! ILY FAM ADMISSION - $10.00 GROUP PRICES AVAILABLE BOX OFFICE 440-526-4477 BRECKSVILLE OLD TOWN HALL ROUTES 21 & 82, BRECKSVILLE OHIO 10 Cost is $2 for Brecksville Community Center Members & $3 per child for Non-members. Space is limited. For more information please call 546-2300. Brecksville Theater on the Square Presents…“Steel Magnolias” March 13 -15 and 20 -22 Steel Magnolias is a classic drama/comedy written by Robert Harling, set in Louisiana at a beauty salon, where all the ladies who are “anybody” come together to have their hair done. Six women come together with six unique personalities to share their views on life. As the story unfolds, a tragedy brings them closer to the realization of their own mortality, and how it affects others, drawing on their strength and love, giving the play a truly touching quality. Friday and Saturday shows are at 7:30, with Sunday matinees at 2:00. Performances are held at the Old Town Hall theater on Public Square in Brecksville. Tickets are $14 available online at www.btots.org, or at the door. Brecksville Bicentennial Book Honor the Past, Embrace the Present, Envision the Future Purchase your copy for $45. includes a DVD with videos and photos of the year-long bicentennial celebration. Sold at City Hall or the Human Services Center, cash or check only. For questions or additional information, please contact Jo Ann Bartsch at [email protected] or contact City Hall at [email protected] or leave a message for the Bicentennial Committee at City Hall at 526-4351. Congressional Nomination for a Brecksville Boy! Brecksville Center for the Arts Experience the Power of Women at Brecksville Center for the Arts Gallery during the month of March. The mission of the show is to promote artwork created by women, of women & about women. Many local residents will be represented in the show. Exhibition Dates: Sunday, March 1 through Saturday, March 31 Artist Reception: Sunday, March 1 from 1-3 pm Cost: FREE and Open to the Public Where: 8997 Highland Drive (old library) Regular Gallery Hours: Tuesday & Wednesday, 9:30 am - 3:30 pm Other times by appointment Come in out of the cold & experience THE ART ZONE at BCA. The Art Zone is a place to provide a safe environment for families with children to participate in drawing, craft and other art related activities and to help educate children on recycling paper materials. COST: FREE we provide supplies, craft ideas. Parents are required to be with the child at all times. HOURS: Tuesday & Wednesday 10 am - 2 pm Pictured from left to right: Senator Rob Portman, Andrew Toth and Major General Mark Bartman, Acting Adjutant General for The Ohio National Guard On January 17, 2015, U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-Ohio) congratulated Andrew Toth of Brecksville on both his receipt of a Congressional nomination and subsequent Offer of Appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland. Andrew is a senior at St. Ignatius High School in Cleveland, Ohio. Kiwanis Club of Brecksville Hosts the Annual Easter Egg Hunt Saturday April 4, 10 am Oak Grove Picnic Area. Toddlers to age 12 are invited. Rain or Shine. Bring a basket or bag to collect the eggs. Safet y & Service Tornado and Disaster Alert Siren Procedures Spring will soon be here and with it the tornado and severe weather season begins. Therefore, the City will resume testing its Severe Storm Alert system every Saturday at noon through September. The City has three emergency sirens, which are strategically located at the north, central and southern sections of the City. Yard Clean Up is Right Around the Corner The City is offering this service once a year. This year it is April 6 through April 10. Brush from residential tree and shrub trimming will be picked up from your treelawn and run through a chipper. Please place the brush with the butt end toward the curb. There is no need to bundle or use twine. The chipping will go more quickly if the brush is spread out along the treelawn rather than piled high. NO ROOTS OR SOIL – these will damage the chipper blades. Chips will be used to mulch landscape projects on city property. March When the sirens are heard at any time other than Saturday at noon, residents are advised to seek shelter immediately and monitor radio, TV or the National Weather Service weather radio. If there is a “Tornado Warning” in Cuyahoga County or northern Summit County, meaning an actual tornado has been sighted, the Brecksville emergency siren system will be activated for three (3) continuous minutes. DESCRIPTION OF ALARM TONES 1. Tornado: The tone of the sirens will be four (4) seconds of increased pitch followed by one (1) second of low pitch for a total of three (3) minutes continuously. An alert will take place whenever a TORNADO WARNING is issued for Cuyahoga County or northern Summit County, or when there is a confirmed report of an extremely dangerous weather related situation that could threaten the safety and lives of residents. People are urged to take cover and keep informed by TV or weather radio. 2. Disaster or Attack: The tone of the sirens will be one (1) second of high pitch followed by one (1) second of low pitch, for a total of three (3) continuous minutes. This will create a type of sound to warn the public of an extremely dangerous situation (other than weather related) and signal residents to employ protective measures and take cover. What’s on t he Cit y Calendar 26 Planning Commission 7 pm April 9 Board of Zoning Appeals 8 pm 11 Advisory Board to the Department of Human Services 3 pm, Human Services Center 16 Yard Waste Begins 2 Visit with the Easter Bunny Community Center 4pm 3 Good Friday, City Offices Closed. Community Center Open 10am-5pm 7 Council 8 pm 17 City Council 8 pm Happy St. Pats! 18 Telecommunications Commission 7pm 8 Advisory Board to the Department of Human Services 3 pm, Human Services Center 23 Recreation Commission 7:30 pm 9 Planning Commission 7 pm 7 CodeRED testing 13 Board of Zoning Appeals 8 pm 15 Telecommunications Commission 7pm 23 Planning Commission 7 pm 26 Recreation Commission 7:30 pm All meetings are at City Hall unless noted otherwise. 12 Natural Gas and Electricity Update Natural gas rates have been steadily dropping, even during the winter! The good news is that the variable rate on your February bill should be no higher than $3.61! (If it’s $3.95 you have NOPEC’s “program rate.”) On your March bill your rate should be no higher than $3.29. If it is, AND you’re with NOPEC you have their “program rate.” It was called a fixed rate but it’s no longer fixed. Everyone should now be on NOPEC’s variable rate. If you’re with any provider other than NOPEC call that provider, listed above the rate line on your bill, (IGS, Dominion Energy Solutions, Integrys, etc.) and cancel but be sure they will not charge you an early termination fee. You will automatically be switched back to Dominion. Then, when the words “Standard Service Offer (SSO)” appear on your bill call NOPEC at 888-848-7914 and ask for their “Variable Rate.” If you have a NOPEC rate higher than $3.59 on your February bill or $3.29 on your March bill call NOPEC at 888-848-7914 and ask for their variable rate. WARNING: Whenever you request any sort of company or rate change check with your current supplier to be sure you will not incur an early termination fee. They can be as high as $150! NOPEC does not have an early termination fee for gas. There is major good news to tell about the price of natural gas but it’s complicated to explain. Every year Dominion holds an auction and their natural gas suppliers bid on what rate they’ll sell gas to Dominion. It’s called an “adder.” In the past year it’s been 43¢. Starting in March it will be just 2 cents over wholesale!!!! Extraordinary! Just a few years ago the adder was over $2.00! Love it or hate it, it’s all because of fracking. All good offers for electricity have been withdrawn so stay with what you’ve got. If you have received a letter from First Energy Solutions telling you that they will no longer be your supplier call NOPEC at 800-292-9284 and sign up for their variable rate. To see if your electric rate is too high, compare the “Price to Compare” in bold type on the upper left side of your electric bill with the rate on the “Basic Charge” line on the right side of the bill about half way down. The rule of thumb is that if your rate is above .08 cents per kilowatt hour (KWH) you’re paying too much. If you have questions call Human Services at 526-2499. Suggesting what you should do has become delightfully simple! You should be on NOPEC’s variable rate for both gas and electricity. If you are not, you’re paying too much! SAVE THE DATE! Shred Your Documents & Donate to Habitat Saturday, May 9 from 9 am - noon Cintas will be at the Municipal Parking Lot to securely shred all those confidential documents that should not go in the trash. This program has been very successful in the past and is a great way to recycle paper. Once again, the City is asking everyone who attends to bring a voluntary contribution of canned goods for “Brecksville Pantry,” which supplies food monthly to people who have been hurt by the economic times. The Pantry is always in need of canned tuna, soups, pasta, vegetables and fruit. DON’T DUMP IT....DONATE IT! Habitat for Humanity will be collecting usable construction/renovation materials and household items to be used in their building and renovation projects and for sale in their Restore, where people can purchase these items at a third of the cost and help them improve their own housing. Bring your donations to the Shred Your Documents event. Habitat will be in the Municipal Lot from 9-3pm. All gifts are tax deductible. Acceptable items: sinks, toilets, kitchen cabinets, vanities, doors, appliances (working), stoves, microwaves, counter tops, plumbing and electrical fixtures/materials, tools, freezers, air conditioners. Pick up of larger items can be arranged by calling 216-429-3631 ext. 238 Electrical Hazards– Protecting Yourself, Your Home and Your Assets Microwave ovens, telephones, home computers, washing machines and dryers…most of us are used to these conveniences and cannot imagine living without them. But items that use electricity also pose possible risks due to damage from electrical surges. Lightning and electrical surges can also cause a shock or fire hazard if protective steps are not taken. The good news is that damage caused by most electrical surges can be prevented. Lightning protection systems: Lightning can provide a spectacular display of light on a dark night. This awesome show of nature also causes more deaths and destruction in a typical year than floods, hurricanes and tornadoes combined. The electrical energy from lightning seeks a path to the ground–via your home, trees in your yard or even you. A lightning protection system provides a direct path for the lightning to follow to the ground and helps prevent destruction, damage, injury or death as it travels that path. Surge protection devices: Electrical surges can happen when electric utility lines touch one another; power grid switching occurs; air conditioners, furnaces, refrigerators or vacuum cleaners turn on and off; or lightning strikes within two miles of a home. Whole house surge protection at the electrical service entrance panel or meter is one way to protect your home. To protect specific electrical items, such as your computer, surge protectors can be used between the item and the wall outlet. General tips: Common household currents and voltages are capable of causing severe injury or death. Electrical equipment should always be treated with respect and be properly maintained. The following tips can help you recognize potential electrical hazards: Use caution around above-ground service entrance lines; contact the utility company before digging around underground service entrances. Enclose fuses and circuit breakers in a panel box away from combustible materials; always keep the panel door closed and latched. Check electrical cords for damage; use extension cords for temporary wiring solutions; avoid using “octopus plugs” to overload a single outlet or receptacle. Fasten receptacle and switch covers securely to keep wires hidden; replace receptacles that will not hold plugs firmly; use tamper resistant outlets or outlet covers around small children and pets. 13 Communit er Fitness Schedule y Cent Monday 5:45 am 6:05 am Spinning® Cross Train Challenge Tuesday Yoga Spinning® Fitness Schedule Wednesday Spin & Strength 8:05 am Friday Spinning® Yoga Spinning® Cross Train Challenge Yoga Therapeutics 8:15 am 8:30 am 9:00 am 9:30 am Thursday Saturday Spinning® Super Sculpt Vinyasa Flow Yoga Chaos Theme Spinning® Theme Spinning® Body Blast Yoga Cardio Sculpt Theme Spinning® Cardio Weight Interval Slow Flow Yoga Power Yoga Spin & Strength Theme Spinning® Body Blast Theme Spinning® 10:15 am 10:45 am 11:00 am NOON 4:30 pm 5:45 pm 6:00 pm 6:30 pm Sunday Power Yoga Spinning® Power Hour FREE Armchair Senior Yoga FREE Armchair Workout Spinning® Cross Train Challenge Total Body Fusion Spinning® Barre Power Hour Yoga Spinning®/ Yoga Combo High Energy Intervals Zumba Nights Spinning® FREE Balance Class *Free Tai Chi Barre FREE Armchair Workout FREE Armchair Senior Yoga Power Tone & Core Spinning® Spinning® Total Body Fusion NEW!! FREE Balance Class with Pam Power Hour High Energy Intervals Zumba Nights Theme Spinning® Wednesday morning from 10:45-11:15 am Held in the large fitness studio. Regain your sense of balance and help prevent balance-related falls and injuries. Theme Spinning® 7:00 pm * Requires Membership to the Community Center or Human Services Run for Your Life – Free Running and Workout Programs Spring Cross-Training Workout Program Ages 10-19, The Brecksville Recreation Department in collaboration with the Run For Your Life Program offers a Free Spring Cross Training Program. The program is designed for speed training, strength training, plyometric training and conditioning. Attendees will be required to bring their own jump rope, workout mat and water bottle. The workouts will be held at the Blossom Turf, and enrollment will be through the Brecksville Community Center. Must furnish own jump rope, workout mat and water bottle. Class Size: Minimum 30, Maximum 60, wait list 10 April 13, 2015 - May 20, 2015 Mondays and Wednesday 3:30pm - 5:00pm Activity # 326171-81 Summer Running Program Ages 4-15, Parents Welcome The Brecksville Recreation Department in collaboration with the Run For Your Life Program offers a Free Run For Fun Program. The program is designed with fun running activities for 4-15 years old. Parents are encouraged to come and participate as well. Attendees are required to bring your own water bottle and running shoes. This is a free running program enjoyable for all. The program will be held at the Blossom Complex, and enrollment will be through the Brecksville Community Center. Must furnish own water bottle 14 Class Size:Minimum 20, Maximum 40, wait list 10 June 16, 2015 - July 30, 2015 Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00am - 10:00am Activity # 336172-81 No Classes July 1 and July 3 Summer Cross-Training Workout Program Ages 10-19, The Brecksville Recreation Department in collaboration with the Run For Your Life Program offers a Free Summer Cross Training Program. The program is designed for speed training, strength training, plyometric training and conditioning. Attendees will be required to bring their own jump rope, workout mat and water bottle. The workouts will be held at the Blossom Turf, and enrollment will be through the Brecksville Community Center. Must furnish own jump rope, workout mat and water bottle Class Size: Minimum 30, Maximum 60, wait list 10 June 15, 2014 - July 29, 2015 Mondays and Wednesdays 9:00am - 10:00am Activity # 336171-81 No Classes on June 30 and July 2. CONTACT INFORMATION - Pete Kormos - [email protected] or Brian Stucky - [email protected] The C i The U6s (ages 4 and 5) will engage in the ABCs of player movement—Agility, Balance and Coordination. The ball will be used in most activities to facilitate body-movement and ball control. These players will play 1v1 and 2v2 games. Constant activity will be the target, so balls will be in continuous play. Gymtime The U8s (ages 6 and 7) will engage in small-sided games with 4v4 being the best format, but 3v3 and 5v5 might also be employed for older players. Their training will be games-based with a variety of competitive games that will challenge players to learn the tactics of the game—how to get a team shape; how to avoid pressure by passing back; how to defend; how to switch the ball to the side with less pressure. Days Time M/W/F 10:30 am-1:30 pm Join the fun! Bring your kids in for fun and games and let them burn off some energy. Various toys and equipment will be available for use in the fieldhouse. Bring your lunch and eat with your friends, too! There is no Gym Time when school is cancelled due to weather conditions or scheduled school holidays. Coed Bocce League Ages: 18 and over June 16-August 20 Time 6:00-8:00pm Registration: In progress, non-resident begins 3/8, ends 6/5. Cost: $40.00 per team The Brecksville Recreation Adult Bocce League is a coed league, teams can be female/female, female/male or male/male. The league will run over 9 weeks, including a single elimination tournament to conclude. You may register your team, at least two people, along with a maximum of two substitutes, at the front desk of the Brecksville Community Center. * Tuesday & Thursday, Wednesday Rain Make-Up Day. Mandatory Managers Meeting: Tuesday, June 9 at 6:00pm at Brecksville Community Center, Room A. Teams must be registered to attend. Coed Softball League Ages: 18 and over my So Work Out. Eat Well. Be Patient. Your Body Will Reward You! T, W, TH Directed by Tony Niccoli This widely-acclaimed program is directed by Tony Niccoli and incorporates all the Best Practices recommended by the US Soccer Association. The cc e written curriculum provides age-appropriate activities er Acad based on the cognitive, psycho-motor, psycho-social and emotional stage of each age-group. Monthly Fitness Motivator DayDate ille sv March/April of Brec k ty An explanation of what we do and why we do it will be provided to parents who will be able to comprehend our long-term player development scheme. We have found that the players coming out of our Academy are well-prepared to play 6v6 and the emotional hook has been set. The passion to compete in a team-sport will be imbedded. All sessions meet at the Blossom Hill artificial field. U6 Ages 4-5 years DaysDates Time Saturday April 18-May 30 9:00-10:00am Location All sessions are held at the Blossom Hill Soccer Fields. Cost $65 for Brecksville Community Center members $75 for Brecksville-Broadview Hts. residents $85 for Non-residents Players are responsible for purchasing their own cleats and shin guards. U8 Ages 6-8 years Days Saturday Dates Time Activity # April 18-May 30 10:00-11:00am N/A Registration In progress, ends 4/12 Sundays Location All sessions are held at the Blossom Hill Soccer Fields. 5:00-11:00pm Registration: In progress, non-resident begins 3/8, ends 5/17 Cost: $350.00 per team Additional Costs: $25.00 due before start of game Description: This is a recreational coed softball league, it will be played on Brecksville City Fields C and F on Sunday nights between the hours of 5:00pm and N/A Registration In progress, ends 4/12 Day DateTime June 7-August 16 Activity # Cost $65 for Brecksville Community Center members $75 for Brecksville-Broadview Hts. residents $85 for Non-residents Players are responsible for purchasing their own cleats and shin guards. *Academy will not meet on May 23. 11:00pm. It will be a 7 week long session, with a tournament to conclude. This year there will be two divisions; Division A will be a more competitive division, for teams with more experienced players while Division B will be the less competitive division for players looking for a social Sunday evening league. If there are not enough teams registered in either division, the divisions will be combined. Mandatory Managers Meeting: Sunday, May 17 at 5:00pm at Blossom Hill School, Room 9 Teams must be registered to attend. Third child discounts apply to Brecksville residents, regardless of membership status, with 3 or more children participating in the same activity type during the same session who register at the same time. The third child and up will receive a 66% discount. 15 Tennis Tennis camps are available for kids and adults ages 4 and up during June and July at the tennis courts behind Brecksville City Hall. Tennis for Tots - This camp is designed to teach children the fundamentals of tennis in a fun, structured setting, while also working on basic motor skills that are necessary to play sports. Beginner - These camps are designed for the participant who has never played tennis or who has had little instruction. Sessions focus on learning the basics of tennis including footwork skills and eye-hand coordination through fun, games and activities. Intermediate - These camps are for the participant who has completed the Youth Tennis Beginners Camp and still desires further instruction, or has had some tennis instruction or experience. Building on what students have learned in previous classes, students will learn more advanced footwork and ball control skills. Forehand, backhand, serves, rules and scoring will be taught in this camp. Adult - Students will learn more advanced tennis skills on the court through drill sessions and game play. All classes will be taught by the Recreation Staff. Tennis for Tots Camp for 4-5 year olds Session A: Session B: Session C: Session D: 9:30am-10am June 15-24 June 16-25 July 6-15 July 7-16 Tennis Session I: June 15-18 Beginner for 6-7 year olds Beginner for 8-10 year olds Beginner for 11-14 year olds Beginner for 15-18 year olds (Friday is makeup day for all sessions) M,W T,H M,W T,H 9am-9:30amM,T,W,Th 10am-11amM,T,W,Th 11am-12pmM,T,W,Th 11am-12pmM,T,W,Th Tennis Session II: June 22-25 Beginner for 6-7 year olds 9am-9:30amM,T,W,Th **Intermediate for 6-10 year olds 10am-11amM,T,W,Th Intermediate for 11-14 year olds 11am-12pmM,T,W,Th Intermediate for 15-18 year olds 11am-12pmM,T,W,Th (Friday is makeup day for all sessions) ** 6-7 year old Beginner class Pre-requisite or permission of instructor for 6 and 7 year olds! Tennis Session III: July 6-9 Beginner for 6-7 year olds Beginner for 8-10 year olds Beginner for 11-14 year olds (Friday is makeup day for all sessions) Adult Tennis Camp for 18 and over (Adult) 6:00pm-7:30pm Session A: June 15-24 Session B: June 16-25 Session C: July 6-15 M,W Session D: July 7-16 T,H M,W T,H * Beginner class pre-requisite or permission of instructor for 6 and 7 year olds wanting to participate in the Intermediate Camp. Registration: Resident begins 3/1, non-resident, begins 3/8, ends the Friday before session begins. Cost: Tennis for Tots & Beginner ages 6-7: $30 for BCC members $40 for residents $50 for non-residents Camps for Intermediate 6-14 year olds and Beginner 8-14 year $40 for BCC members $50 for residents $60 for non-residents Intermediate ages 15-18 and Adults $45 for BCC members $55 for residents $65 for non-residents Location: Tennis Courts behind Brecksville City Hall. 9am-9:30amM,T,W,Th 10am-11amM,T,W,Th 11am-12pmM,T,W,Th Tennis Session IV: July 13-16 Beginner for 6-7 year olds 9am-9:30amM,T,W,Th **Intermediate for 6-10 year olds 10am-11amM,T,W,Th Intermediate for 11-14 year olds 11am-12pmM,T,W,Th Beginner for 15-18 year olds 11am-12pmM,T,W,Th (Friday is makeup day for all sessions) ** 6-7 year old Beginner class Pre-requisite or permission of instructor for 6 and 7 year olds! 16 Tennis Session V: July 20-23 Beginner for 6-7 year olds 9am-9:30amM,T,W,Th Beginner for 8-10 year olds 10am-11amM,T,W,Th Beginner for 11-14 year olds 11am-12pmM,T,W,Th Intermediate for 15-18 year olds 11am-12pmM,T,W,Th (Friday is makeup day for all sessions) Tennis Session VI: July 27-30 Beginner for 6-7 year olds 9am-9:30amM,T,W,Th **Intermediate for 6-10 year olds 10am-11amM,T,W,Th Intermediate for 11-14 year olds 11am-12pmM,T,W,Th (Friday is makeup day for all sessions) ** 6-7 year old Beginner class Pre-requisite or permission of instructor for 6 and 7 year olds! For more information on any of the Athletics programs, Please go to http://www.brecksville.oh.us/ RECREATION/rec_athletics.html and download the latest brochure Boy’s Baseball It’s time once again for the boys of summer to pull out the leather glove and get ready for another season of baseball! The baseball game season begins after Memorial Day and lasts until the first week of August. Practices for most leagues start the beginning to the middle of May. Leagues and ages are listed below. League Coach Pitch Boys *Boys Minors Age (as of 8/1/15) 7-8 Activity # 331141-81 9-10 331142-81 Boys Majors 11-12 331143-81 Boys Pony 13-15 331144-81 Boys H.S. 15-18 331145-81 *machine pitch Inter-City Play: Some leagues play with other cities in the area. Coach Pitch and Minors—Brecksville only Majors and Pony—Brecksville, Independence & surrounding communities. High School—North Royalton League made up of various local cities. Registration In progress, non-resident begins 3/8, ends 4/19. Coach Pitch ends 5/10 League Girls Slow Pitch Softball Age (as of 8/1/15) Activity # Coach Pitch Girls 7-8 331251-81 Girls Pigtail 9-10 331252-81 Girls Ponytail 11-13 331253-81 H.S. Girls 14-18 331254-81 Inter-City Play Some leagues play with other cities in the area. Coach Pitch—Brecksville Only Pigtail—Brecksville and Broadview Hts. Ponytail—Brecksville and Broadview Hts. and Independence H.S. Girls—North Royalton League made up of various local cities. Registration In progress, non-resident begins 3/8, ends 4/19. Coach Pitch ends 5/10 Men’s Softball League Ages: 18 and over DayDate Sundays May 17–August 16 Time Umpire Training for Youth Baseball/Softball Ages: 14 and over Day Date Time Activity # Sat. Apr. 18, May 2 & 16 9:00am-12:00pm 331161-81 Registration In progress, non-residents 3/8, ends 4/11. Cost: Free Description: The Recreational Umpire Training program is for any youth, ages 16 and above, interested in working as a Recreational Umpire or Score Keeper for Brecksville Youth Baseball/Softball during the 2015 summer season. The training is for rookie umpires as well as veterans and covers the basics of officiating youth baseball/softball games as well as score and stat keeping. Participants who successfully complete the training program are eligible to work as paid recreational umpires and score keepers for the City of Brecksville. Participants should expect to attend all three training sessions. However, registration is rolling and if a session is missed participants should plan on attending the next upcoming session. Location: All training sessions are held at the Blossom Hill Gym. Start Smart Baseball Program Ages 3-5 year olds Wednesdays Session Date Time Activity # Session I April 29-June 3 11:00am-12:00pm 323261-31 Session II April 29-June 3 6:00pm-7:00pm 323261-32 Session III April 29-June 3 7:00pm-8:00pm Registration In progress, non-residents 3/8, ends 4/21. 323261-33 Cost $35 for Brecksville Community Center Members $45 for Brecksville and Broadview Hts. residents $55 for non-residents Description Start Smart Baseball is a parent-child based program for children ages 3-5 who are interested in having fun and learning the fundamentals of baseball or softball. Start Smart Baseball: allows children the opportunity to work one-on-one with a parent; teaches children a variety of baseball skills including throwing, catching, batting, running and agility; offers exercises that become increasingly more challenging as the class progresses and children show improvement; is taught with fun, safe, developmentally appropriate equipment. Location: The Start Smart Baseball classes meet once a week for six weeks at the Brecksville Community Center Field House, court B. Games begin at 9:00am Registration: In progress, non-resident begins 3/8, ends 5/4 Cost: $400.00 team entry fee (includes 2 dozen softballs and $20.00 USSSA sanction fee). Additional Costs: $50.00 per Sunday (Umpire and scorer fee) Description: Spring is right around the corner and so is the Brecksville Recreation Men’s Softball League. The league is compromised of one division with a maximum NYSCA Tee Ball, Baseball and Softball Coach Clinic Ages 18+ DayDates Time Mandatory Managers Meeting: Sunday, May 3 at 5:00pm at the Blossom Hill Sunday May 31 5:00-9:00pm Registration In progress, non-residents 3/8, ends 5/28. Registration Fee: None Additional Costs: $20.00 to be paid by check on date of clinic. Make check payable to: National Youth Sports Coaches Association. For those who have completed an NYSCA Clinic to coach in another sport and who have maintained School, Room 9. Teams must be registered to attend. their membership with the NYSCA there is no cost to attend the clinic. of 8 teams. All games will be played on Sundays beginning at 9:00am. Each team will play a doubleheader every Sunday. The season will start May 17, we will play a seven week season with a double elimination tournament to conclude the season. All teams will be sanctioned by the USSSA. 17 Communit y Center Summer Learn to Swim and Belugas registration begins May 1 at 5 am online Learn to Swim Levels 1-6 Spring II Sessions Location Brecksville Community Center Level 1-Indoor Pool Session Days B T &/TH Dates Time 5/12 - 6/4 5:30 - 6:20pm Dates Time 5/12 - 6/4 5:30 - 6:20pm Activity# 322261-82 Aqua Easter Egg Hunt Friday, March 27 Level 2-Indoor Pool Session Days B T &/TH Activity# 322261-82 Join us for our 2nd Annual Aqua Easter Egg Hunt! There wil be floating eggs and sinking eggs for the hunters to find. One “magic” egg per age group will earn the hunter a special prize. The Aqua Egg Hunt will take place in the Human Level 3-Indoor Pool Session Days Dates Time Activity# ServicesTherapy Pool. It is a warm water shallow pool. All participants will receive B T &/TH 5/12 - 6/4 4:30 - 5:20pm 322263-81 prizes. We will also have a craft for children to do before or after the Hunt! We will B T &/TH 5/12 - 6/4 5:30 - 6:20pm 322263-82 provide a bag for the hunter to collect their eggs in. CHILDREN UNDER 6 Years old MUST HAVE A TRUSTED ADULT IN THE WATER. If your child 6 or older and is not a strong swimmer, a trusted adult is required to be in the water. Our lifeguards Level 4 - Indoor Pool Session Days Dates Time Activity# must watch everyone that is in the pool so you are the only one able to watch your B T &/TH 5/12 - 6/4 4:30 - 5:20pm 322264-81 child 100% of the time. Life jackets are permitted to be worn by children WITH an B T &/TH 5/12 - 6/4 5:30 - 6:20pm 322264-82 adult in the water. Age Time Activity Number Level 5 - Indoor Pool Age 6 mos.-18 mos. 5:30-6:00 pm 322661-01 Session Days Age 18 mos. - 36 mos. 6:00-6:30 pm 322661-02 322265-81 Age 3-4 yrs 6:30-7:00 pm 322661-03 322265-82 Age 5-6 yrs. 7:00-7:30 pm 322661-04 Age 7-8 yrs. 7:30- 8:00 pm 322661-05 4:00- 5:00 pm 322661-06 B B T &/TH T &/TH Dates Time 5/12 - 6/4 4:30 - 5:20pm 5/12 - 6/4 5:30 - 6:20pm Activity# ***BCC pool Level 6.1 - Indoor Pool Session Days Dates Time Activity# Age 8-10 yrs. B T &/TH 5/12 - 6/4 4:30 - 5:20pm 322266-81 Children that are not potty trained must wear a swim diaper. Swim diapers are B T &/TH 5/12 - 6/4 5:30 - 6:20pm 322266-82 available for purchase at the front desk of the Community Center. Cost: $5 Brecksville Community Center Members, $6 Brecksville Residents You may register for Tuesday or Thursday only or take the full 8 classes. $7 Non-Residents *No third child discount for special events. Contact Erin Kubat at [email protected] or 546-2318 to register for a 4 class session only. Fees: Community Center Member 45.00 Brecksville-Broadview Hts Resident 55.00 Non-residents 65.00 Third child discounts apply to Brecksville residents, regardless of membership status, with 3 or more children participating in the same activity type during the same session who register at the same time. The third child and up will receive a 66% discount. 18 Age: 3 months - 5 years Monday’s 10am -1pm Thursday’s 11-2pm Looking for a fun and exciting daytime activity to do with your child? Then drop in to our swim time! We provide water toys, games and approved life jackets in the pool. Swim time can help your child develop a comfort level in the water. FREE for BCC members $2 per family for residents $4 per family for non-residents Swim Time begins February 10, 2015 and ends June 5, 2015 Spring Break & Spring Weekends 2015 Lifeguard Training Lifeguard Training Taekwondo Join us at Brecksville Community Center for an ultimate fitness and self-discipline The American Red Cross Lifeguard Training program is the most recently updated program that the American Red Cross offers. The program is designed to be conducted in several modules. After successful completion, several certifications may be obtained. The core program includes Lifeguard Training, First Aid, and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer. The program content includes patron surveillance, water rescues, and first aid. The program also includes training on how to provide care for adults, infants, and children suffering from respiratory and cardiac emergencies. experience! Combining combat and self-defense along with sport and exercise, Participant Responsibilities This program requires several important responsibilities of the participants. The program is offered in a relatively short period of time and is conducted in a very calculated time period. Classroom and pool time limits the resources available to conduct this class. The Lifeguard Training program has been designed to train participants as professional rescuers, much like an Emergency Medical Technician who may respond to emergencies in an ambulance. Lifeguard Training Policies 1. Participants must be at least 15 years of age by the completion of the course. 2. Participants must attend and actively participate in all class sessions. 3. Make-ups for missed material are not available. 4. Missing one or more classes will result in immediate failure of the program. 5. Refunds are not available once the program begins. Credits may be issued for the Registration Fee only at the discretion of the instructor(s). Credits cannot be issued for the Material Fees of $80.00 6. All body piercing and jewelry must be removed during water training and testing. 7. Participants must wear appropriate swimwear. Females are required to wear one piece suites. Class Sessions The class times listed below are all mandatory. Make-ups are not available. Class location and assignment specifics are included in the course syllabus. Class dates (Boys and Girls ages 4-6) and times are scheduled as follows: The Taekwondo for Kids program is faster paced than the Tiny Tigers program. It as well as incorporating listening and coordination skills, Tae Kwon Do is an excellent way to maintain physical health while also learning how to develop focus and self-control. Our Tae Kwon Do program offers training to kids and adults ages 4 and up. Tiny Tigers Taekwondo (Beginner Class) The Tiny Tiger program is a specialized program for children 4 thru 6 years of age. The program is geared to develop: Listening and Awareness Skills, Attention Span and Coordination Skills. Saturdays 9:00-9:30 am Cost $20.00 BCC Members, $25.00 Brecksville Residents, $35 Non-residents Advanced Tiny Tigers Taekwondo (Boys and Girls ages 4-6) The Advanced Tiny Tigers Program is a specialized program for children 4-6 years of age whom have taken the introductory Tiny Tigers Taekwondo class. The program is geared to further develop: Listening and Awareness Skills, Attention Span and Coordination Skills. Tuesdays 5:30-6:00 pm & Saturdays 9:30-10:00 am Cost $40.00 BCC Members and $50.00 Brecksville Residents, $60 Non-residents Karate for Kids (White, Orange and Yellow Belts) (Boys and Girls ages 7-12) Spring Break Session** Spring Weekend Session** shares some of the same goals, as well as introducing the concepts of integrity, 4/6 Monday 1:00pm -7:00pm 4/24 Friday 3:00pm – 8:00pm perseverance, discipline, honesty, respect, self-control, leadership, self-confi- 4/7 Tuesday 1:00pm -7:00pm 4/25 Saturday 9:00am -5:00pm dence and self-esteem. These building blocks are intended to develop a more 4/8 Wednesday 1:00pm -7:00pm 5/1 Friday 3:00pm – 8:00pm complete person. 4/9 Thursday 1:00pm -7:00pm 5/2 Saturday 9:00am -5:00pm Thursdays 6:30-7:00pm & Saturdays 10:00-10:30am 4/10 Friday 1:00pm -7:00pm 5/8 Friday 3:00pm – 8:00pm Cost $60.00 BCC Members and $70.00 Brecksville Residents, $70 Non-residents 4/11 Saturday Test Day 5/9 Saturday Test Day ** Please bring a lunch, beverage, and snack as needed to all classes Additional classes are available for higher rank students Final Skills Test The final skills test and written examination will be conducted on the last day of class. Taekwondo for Adults and Teens Each student will be tested individually. Anyone not successfully completing the final (Ages 13 and up) skills test or written examination will be given the option to retake it immediately or will Taekwondo for Adults and Teens focuses on teaching martial arts techniques need to schedule a re-test at the instructor’s convenience. such as kicks, strikes, blocks and self-defense. It also stresses the foundations of Lifeguard Training Registration Dates positive mental attitudes and high goal setting. Brecksville Resident February 15 Non-Resident February 15 Wednesdays 8:15-9:00pm & Thursdays 8:15-9:00pm & Saturdays 12:15-1:00pm Lifeguard Training Fees Cost $80.00 BCC Members and $90.00 Brecksville Residents, $100 Non- All training fees are due when registering for the Lifeguard Training course. Materials residents fees are due on the first day of class. Community Center Members $220.00 Brecksville Residents, $235.00. For more information contact the Brecksville Community Center at 546-2300 or stop by the community center to register! 19 9069 Brecksville Road, • Brecksville, OH 44141 ERIAL T A M DATED Presort Standard U.S. Postage PAID Cleveland, OH Permit #4291 ECRWSS POSTAL CUSTOMER BRECKSVILLE, OHIO 44141 printed on recycled paper City Hall City Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 526-4351 Mayor/Safety Director Jerry N. Hruby . . . . . . . . . 526-4351 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . res. 526-7646 Law Department David J. Matty, Law Director . . . . . 526-4351 City Prosecutor/Assistant Law Director Sergio DiGeronimo . . . . . 546-9200 Clerk of Courts Shelley Kazimore . . . . . . . 526-2620 Finance Department Virginia Price, Director . . 526-4351 Police Department, Lieutenant Daniel J. Jereb, Acting Chief of Police non-emergency . . . . . . . . 526-8900 Animal Warden Cliffette Thacker . . . . . . . 526-8900 Fire Department, Edwin Egut, Chief non-emergency . . . . . . . . 526-2640 City Engineer Gerald Wise . . . . . . . . . . . 526-4351 Service Department . . . . 526-1384 Ron Weidig, Service Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 526-4351 Frequently Called Phone Numbers Building Department Scott Packard, Bldg. Commissioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 526-2630 Department of Recreation Tom Tupa, Director . . . . . 546-2300 Department of Human Services Steve Paciorek, Director . 526-2499 Purchasing Department Rebecca Riser, Director . 526-4351 Cemetery Sexton Kristen Kouri . . . . . . . . . . 526-2603 Brecksville Bulletin Jinny Farr . . . . . . . . . . . . . 546-2319 City Council Cuyahoga County Library Brecksville Branch. . . . . 526-1102 Brecksville Metroparks Nature Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 526-1012 Board of Education Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 740-4000 Brecksville Service Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 526-1384 Brecksville Center for the Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 526-6232 Brecksville-Broadview Heights Post Office. . . . . . . . . . . 838-5191 Gerald F. Broski . . . . . . . . res. 526-2068 Brecksville Community Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 546-2300 Human Services Center.526-2499 Louis N. Carouse, Jr. . . . . res. 526-4963 Brecksville Historical Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 526-7165 Brecksville Little Theater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 526-4477 Brecksville Theater on the Square . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 526-3443 Independence License Bureau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (216) 642-1373 Regional Income Tax Agency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 526-0900 Recycling Department. . 526-2643 Get Brecksville Information on the web www.brecksville.oh.us, on Time Warner Channel 20 Greg Skaljac, President . . res. 717-0362 Mike Harwood, Vice-President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . res. 546-0521 Nora Murphy . . . . . . . . . . . res. 526-8655 Laura Redinger . . . . . . . . . res. 717-1531 Kim Veras . . . . . . . . . . . . . res. 717-0868 Mary Scullin, Clerk . . . . . . . . . . 526-4351 EMERGENCY: CALL 911
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