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In this Issue
6��Retiring Employees Honored
7��Mill Road Residents Oppose
Rezoning for Senior Facility
8��Charges for NEORSD’s Stormwater
Management Program Expected to Start
First Quarter of 2013
10��Superintendent Paints Gloomy
Financial Picture of District
12��BBH School Renewal Levy Is on
Aug. 7 Ballot
14��Ohio Representative Explains
The Cleveland Plan
21��Preschool Celebrates 60 Years
22��Library Welcomed CUP
24��Time Capsule Burial Ends Bicenntennial
Celebration
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Health & Wellness Supplement
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27��Lemonberry Owner Chooses Brecksville
33��Caregiver Wants to Share Alzheimer’s
Inside this issue
Dog Days in Brecksville came early as a part of Home Days.
The fun took place at the blossom property. Ericka Hill is pictured on our cover with her dog, Blondie, who was dressed as a
policeman. See more about the Dog Jog and Fun Walk on page
4. Photo by D. Jansik
Knowledge
34��Junior Wins NSLI-Y Scholarship To
Study in China
36��Music Is Instrumental in Student’s Lives
38��Eleven Teachers Retired from BBHSCD
40��BBHPSO Picks Six New “Friends”
44��Options for Removing Bees
from a Building
Bees vs. Bears Has a New Venue
by Linda Niro
The end of summer means many
things: cooler weather, back to school,
and for some, a new football season. This
year, however, the Brecksville-Broadview
Heights Bees have something more to
be excited about. Their opening game
against the North Royalton Bears will
not take place at North Royalton’s shiny
new stadium, but at the Cleveland
Browns’ Stadium. The match-up will
take place on Aug. 25 at 2 p.m. St. Ignatius High School will play Youngstown’s
Cardinal Mooney at 7 p.m.
Bees Head Coach Jason Black said,
“The opportunity to play at the Browns
stadium is a once-in-a-lifetime chance
for everyone involved. Being able to play
in a place where we all watch our professional team play on Sunday afternoons
is really special.
“Be assured that the Bees are practicing
hard this summer to make the event in
August one worth watching. They have
been lifting weights, running drills and
attending camps to prepare themselves
for the difficult practices that begin in
August. The players are looking forward
to the game, as they do every year, but
with new expectations.”
BBHHS senior wide receiver and
kicker Paul Karthan said, “What better
way to start off our senior year than making history at Brown’s stadium.”
BBHHS senior Grant Cunningham
added, “We have the opportunity to do
something that we will remember for the
rest of our lives and to do it in the same
place that many great games have taken
place. It’s gonna be awesome.”
To help ensure that as many fans attend
as possible, Star Sports began selling ad-
office will begin selling tickets on July
30. Tickets can also
be purchased at the
stadium for $12 on
the day of the game.
Event proceeds
benefit each of the
four participating
schools and the
Cleveland Browns
Foundation. The
Charity Bowl
Game will also be
broadcasted live on
WTAM (1100) radio.
From 1931-1968,
this premier high
school event featured champions of
M03, V55 Bees vs Bears Has New Venue
the East and West
Ten Brecksville Bee football players who attended the Cleveland Senate Leagues. The
Browns’ 7 on 7 camp included (front row, l-r) Brian Musial, 2011 event featured
Victor Niro, Jay Schott, Grant Cunningham, (back row) Joe matchups between
Platko, Tyler Tarnowski, Tom Tupa, Jr., Mike Tyler, Christian Mayfield and MeKessler and Paul Karthan. Photo by L. Niro
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Glenville vs. St. Edvance tickets for $10 each on July 1. They
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Dog Lovers Came Out for Fun
Area Animal Shelters Benefit
by Dick Jansik
Brecksville’s 14th Annual Dog Jog and
Fun Walk was held at Blossom Hill on
June 30. The Saturday morning event
included a one-mile walk or jog, Frisbee
toss, training tips, a raffle and a costume
contest.
M11 dog lovers
The winner of the best dressed dog was
Moxie, shown here with her owner, Julie
Matthews.
M12 dog lovers
Dog lovers Katie and Cameron Rothstein with dog Mason; Sabrina Witkowski with
Baxter; Melissa Petznick with Kona; and Mary Witkowski with Bandit came to Blossom to have fun. Their dogs were well-mannered and must have enjoyed being in the
company of other dogs. Photos by D. Jansik
Event coordinator Erin Kubat
said, “This is the 14th year for
the event. We had over 100 dogs
and their owners participating in
contests such as the oldest and
youngest dog, dog and owner
look-alike, best costume and
best trick.
“The event, with the generosity
of our local businesses, is held
to raise money to support area
animal shelters. We expect to
raise about $3,000.”
The corporate sponsor was
Business Deposits Plus. The
Platinum sponsors were Courtyard Cafe, Dr. Jatsek and Independence Vet and Stautzenberger
College. Gold Sponsors were
Apple Hill Animal Hospital,
Bartels Pet Hospital, Central
Bark Doggy Day Care, Fleet Feet
M14 opt dog lovers
Sports, North Royalton Animal
Joanne and Laura Sponseller brought their dogs Hospital and South Suburban
dressed as a bride and groom.
Montessori School. ∞
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M13 dog lovers
The youngest dog award went to the
Petznick’s dog, Kona, who was three-andone-half months old.
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City Government
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Retiring Employees Honored
by Nancy Johnson
July 3 Council committee meeting and city
council meeting
Mayor Jerry Hruby and council members commended three retiring service
department employees.
Robert Dickow was honored for 30
years of service, for benefitting other
employees with his knowledge and for
his dedicated, loyal and compassionate
service.
Hruby said, “Robert worked very hard
for our city. He excelled in his work and
did an outstanding job in keeping our
sewers clean. I cannot thank him enough
for how well he treated our citizens.”
Dennis Knopf was commended for 29
years of service and for his contributions
to the betterment of the community. He
retired as assistant foreman in charge of
fleet maintenance.
“I remember when Dennis was first
hired,” said Hruby. “He had the hottest
car in town. Dennis became one of our
6
finest employees. I cannot tell you how
many thousands of dollars he saved us
because he could work on and operate
every machine.”
Gerald Mally was honored for 29 years
of service, for interacting with residents,
for ordering supplies, including fuel and
salt, and for maintaining the service department’s website.
Hruby said. “Mally took over the paperwork, purchasing and keeping track
of our equipment. He handled the phone
calls and did a fine job. It will be tough
to fill his role.”
Hruby said the three would be invited
back for a celebratory lunch and that each
would be presented with a watch.
The service department will have two
new trucks soon. Council passed an ordinance authorizing the purchase from
Germain Ford through the state of Ohio
Administrative Services purchasing program. A 2012 Ford F250 4x4 will cost
$24,826. A 2012 Ford250 2WD will cost
$19,708. Service Department Director
Ron Weidig said the trucks would replace
a 1992 truck and a salt truck that “are
ready to be retired.” He added the old
trucks would be sold. Additional accessory equipment will also be purchased,
bringing the total purchase amount to
$47,924.
Other Business
Council authorized $8,555 for the
purchase of various computer-related
equipment for the city’s financial system
from Dell Marketing L.P. Council also
passed a request for a blanket vendor
purchase requisition for ammunition for
police department training, SWAT and
duty needs, totaling $10,480.
Chief Richard Mannarino said, “This is
our yearly ammunition order.”
The third reading of the rezoning ordinance for the new police department
building passed. Three parcels on Brecksville Road will be zoned from single family
to community facilities. ∞
City Government
Mill Road Residents Oppose Rezoning for Senior Facility
by Nancy Johnson
Plans for a senior nursing home to be
built south of St. Basil Church are up in
the air as the city planning commission
deliberates the matter.
At the June 7 planning commission
meeting, developers Dan and Peter McCabe of Lake James Ltd. presented a site
plan for an 80-bed senior nursing home.
The McCabe family owns the property.
The facility would be located between
Brecksville and Mill roads and include
a driveway connecting the property to
St. Basil’s parking lot. St. Basil’s pastor,
Rev. Walt Jenne, has agreed to allow the
access drive from the nursing home to
the church.
Several residents have voiced concerns
in person and in letters to the city about
the impact on traffic and their property
values if the nursing home is built. In
response to those concerns, Mayor Jerry
Hruby asked the McCabes to revise their
plan.
According to council member Mike
Harwood, the McCabes returned with
revised plans at the June 21 planning
commission meeting. They shifted the
building footprint closer to Brecksville
Road to provide more green space. The
connecting drive to St. Basil was retained.
The meeting minutes show that a letter
from Dominic Minadeo of Mill Road,
read by his daughter, Lisa, stated concerns
about the brick building going up in a
residential area close to his home.
“My father has taken estimated measurements,” she said, “and we would be
sitting on our back steps looking up at
that 40 feet of brick.”
He also expressed concerns about how
the building, parking lot and roads would
affect the natural flow of water in the area.
Richard Polcen of Mill Road read a letter stating that he and his wife Monica
Polcen are opposed to any effort to rezone
the property. He said the plan does not
leave enough green space behind his garage. The revised plan calls for 90 feet of
green space. Polcen said he and his wife
“desire 150 feet of green space.” He called
for the permanent deletion of any road
from Mill to the senior facility. He noted
a property on Route 21 directly across
from St. Basil is zoned commercial and
would be a “more suitable property” for
the nursing home.
Dave Shreiber of Mill Road expressed
concerns about the safety of school children due to an increase in traffic if the
nursing home is built. He was also concerned about flooding in the area.
Kathy Thomas of Mill Road stated she is
against rezoning due to “increased traffic,
safety, loss of green space and the 24-hour
noise and lights which would destroy our
quiet neighborhood.”
Planning commission chairman Kirk
Roman said the planning commission will
continue to discuss the issue.
Other Brecksville facilities catering to
seniors are Chippewa Place and Oaks of
Brecksville. ∞
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Government
Charges for NEORSd’s Stormwater Management
Program Expected to Start First Quarter of 2013
by Kay Kerezy
Cities, Organizations Fought Fees
for Stormwater Management Program
The Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer
District (NEORSD) announced in January 2010 that it wanted to charge a fee to all
of its customers for its Regional Stormwater
Management Program to address flooding, stream bank erosion and water quality
issues. The NEORSD’s 62 member communities service most of Cuyahoga County
and some parts of Lake, Lorain and Summit
counties.
Fees for the Stormwater Management
Program are based on impervious surface areas, also called run-offs. These areas include
roofs, sidewalks, parking lots and most areas
made with concrete.
Entities, such as the Catholic Diocese,
the Cleveland Metropolitan School District
and other business owners who own large
impervious surface areas, fought against the
fee because they said the fee was a tax and
NEORSD did not have the authority to
implement such a program. Another reason
for the opposition was that the communi-
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the funds would be spent. Also, Brecksville
has already spent its own money fixing its
water problems.
Another entity that has been fighting the
fee is the Joint Defense Group, comprising
the cities of Beachwood, Bedford Heights,
Brecksville, Broadview Heights, Cleveland Heights, Glenwillow, Independence,
Lyndhurst, Oakwood, Olmsted Falls and
Strongsville. To date, Brecksville has spent
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$165,868 on their defense.
Court Ruled NEORSd Can
implement Program and Charge Fees
In February 2012 the court declared
NEORSD had the authority to implement
a Regional Stormwater Management Program and the fee to be charged its customer
is a fee not a tax. Four outstanding issues
were remaining, but on July 2, NEORSD
issued a press release indicating the judge
made his final decision on the remaining
issues on June 28.
NEORSD public information specialist, Jennifer Elting, said, “We proposed
a 7.5-percent community cost share and
Judge Pokorny wanted to see it at 25 percent so we made that change.” She added
that the community cost share is “monies
each community can use to solve local
stormwater problems. If local communities
need money to do maintenance on local
storm sewers, that is nothing the Regional
Stormwater Management Program would
address so they could use their community
cost share for that.”
Stormwater Curriculum
To be launched at Area Schools
One of the outstanding issues was curriculum for schools. Elting said, “We have
hired consultants, a group of teachers, to
assist us in developing stormwater-related
curriculum for grades three, five, seven and
10. If schools use our curriculum it will help
them obtain a stormwater education credit,
a 25-percent credit on their stormwater
management bill, provided 25 percent of
their students have four contact hours (in a
school year) of stormwater education.” The
curriculum entails, she said, “the impact of
pollution, heavy rains, streams and watersheds specific to northeast Ohio. We will
have all the materials prepared for the first
quarter of this coming school year.” A school
district can also use its own curriculum.
Other Issues
NEORSD proposed a declining block
scale for non-residential customers with
larger properties so they would receive a
discount. But according to the June 28
journal entry from the court, “The court
does not, however, adopt the program at
this time without further argument.” Unless
this is appealed, large-scale customers will
be paying the same rate as everyone else.
Another outstanding issue that has been
accepted was the sewer district’s proposal
to credit a portion of costs assumed by
non-residential customers when engaging
licensed engineers to complete approved
applications for stormwater fee credits.
Since the trial, the Cleveland Metropolitan School District and the Catholic
Diocese have settled. The law directors from
each city in the defense group will go back
to their mayors and councils and await word
on whether or not the defense group will
appeal these decisions.
Program Begins in January 2013
According to its press release, “The Sewer
District will formally implement the Regional Stormwater Management Program
in January 2013 and detailed planning for
early-stage projects is already underway.”
Elting said, “The average homeowner
within the sewer district’s stormwater
service area would be charged $5.05 per
month, or $60.60 per year. Most of our
customers (Brecksville, Broadview Heights
and Independence) will see a line item
within their combined water-sewer bill
whenever they are scheduled to have it
sent (we bill quarterly). This is the bill
that comes from the Cleveland Division
of Water and includes NEORSD charges
on it. Some residents, septic tank residents, for example, who do not currently
receive a sewer bill will receive a separate
stormwater-only bill from us.”
She added, “Residents can apply for
credit now; applications are on our website
and commercial property owners should
call the sewer district.” The website is
neorsd.org. ∞
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School Board
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Superintendent Paints Gloomy Financial Picture of District
by Nancy Johnson
June 25 Brecksville-Broadview Heights
School Board meeting
Teachers, support staff and residents
crammed a Brecksville-Broadview Heights
school board meeting room, filled up the
hallway and spilled into the parking lot,
forcing fire officials to clear the crowded
building about 30 minutes into the meeting agenda.
After a short recess, in which the crowd
outside the meeting room chanted “Let us
in!” and “Transparency!” board president
David Tryon announced the meeting
would move to the high school auditorium, eliciting cheers from the crowd, most
of whom sported red T-shirts supporting
Brecksville-Broadview Heights Education
Association (BEA) and Brecksville-Broadview Heights Organization of Support
Staff (BOSS.)
District’s Financial Picture
“Worries” Superintendent
At the start of the meeting, Superintendent Scot Prebles gave financial projections
for the future of the district and acknowledged that school finances are difficult to
understand. To simplify, he presented the
numbers in graph form, which showed
steadily declining coffers through 2014.
“I’m worried. I see more money going
out than coming in,” he said, noting the
graph assumes that the August levy passes.
“In 2014 we will spend $5.8 million
per month to operate the district. That
means we will spend $480,000 per month
more than we bring in,” he said. “Between
December 2013 and June 2014, we will
not have enough money to make payroll.
The conversation (should be) how are
we collectively going to help solve this
problem?”
Prebles said there are three ways to solve
a school district’s financial woes: “A levy
– but our community has failed to pass a
levy three times. Staff reductions, but we
have laid off more than 80 people over
the past two years.”
He stated that the third way was
through contact negotiations – collective
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After the meeting, Tryon said, “We have
a severe financial problem. If our (the
Board’s) contract proposal were implemented, we would have enough money
through 2016. If the teachers’ contract
proposal is implemented, we will run out
of money in about 18 months.”
Teachers, Staff, Parents
and Residents Spoke Out
During the public hearing portion,
teachers, staff, parents and residents
stepped up to the podium to express
concern over several issues, including the
rumor that the board had entered into a
contract with Huffmaster Strike Services.
Tryon said, “We have not entered into
a contract with Huffmaster; however, we
have talked to them after hearing discussions that the union was going to strike.”
BEA/BOSS spokesperson Joe Zenir,
said he was at the meeting as a parent,
coach and Middle School teacher. “We are
here to protect education in Brecksville,”
he said. “The current (Board contact) pro-
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When there was no longer any room inside,
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Heights Board of Education meeting on
June 25. Photo by N. Johnson
posal is bad for children. There is nothing
pertinent to education or best practices in
it. We want a fair and equitable proposal
that protects education.”
Retired coach and former teacher Ron
Ganim said, “We’re headed on a collision
course. In 1975 I was a part of a teachers’
strike. It was one of the most miserable
experiences of my life. Get this settled
before it’s too late.”
A parent asked what the school board
had spent on legal fees.
Treasurer Karen Obratil said legal fees
in 2012 were at $209,000. She said legal
fees in 2011 were $181,000.
Tryon added, “There are 550 changes
proposed by the teachers’ union in their
new contract proposal. It takes time to go
through it and it requires a lawyer.”
Another parent asked which fund was
used for legal fees. Obratil said the money
comes from the general operating fund.
Resident Mike Piotrowski, who said he
works with unions as a collective bargaining negotiator, cautioned the board that
the proposed 15 percent teachers would
pay out-of-pocket for health care (up
from 10 percent) is “stupid. You could
have done other things like restructuring
health care. You could have come up with
something fair.”
Piotrowski pointed at the board when he
said, “You’re not looking for a deal, you’re
looking for a fight. One good way to make
sure a levy fails is to be in the middle of a
battle.” (A 6.8-mill renewal levy is on the
Aug. 7 ballot.)
Board member Kathleen Mack said,
“Let’s just remember to be respectful. Let’s
remember the kids first.”
Tr yon said, “Ever yone wants a
peaceful agreement.”
letter to Editor Raised Concerns
A parent referred to a letter to the editor
written by resident Renee Engelhart and
published in the July issues of Brecksville
Magazine and Broadview Journal. The
parent thanked the board for “protecting
all students.”
In the letter, Engelhart questioned the
board’s decision to “advocate radical transformation of traditional values” by allowing a male student to dress like a female.
Engelhart, who was at the meeting,
responded, “There was nothing hateful
in the letter unless expressing an opinion
that is different from yours is hateful. My
criticism was directed at the board.”
board Said “Farewell” to Obratil
Departing district treasurer and CFO
Karen Obratil received a standing ovation
as the board presented her with a retirement gift. “It’s been a pleasure working
here with everybody,” she said.
Obratil will start a new job as treasurer
of the Nordonia Hills school system in
August. ∞
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President of the Brecksville-Broadview
Heights School Board, David Tryon explained the board’s request for a renewal
levy on the Aug. 7 ballot: “A school renewal levy is a ballot initiative that seeks
voter approval of a previous levy that has
been approved by voters in the past for a
specific period of time.”
Elaborating, he said that the renewal
levy on the Aug. 7 ballot was initially
approved by voters in 1997 for a threeyear period.
It has been renewed by voters four times
every three years since – 2000, 2003,
2006 and 2009.
The levy is a dual-purpose levy with
funds earmarked for two separate financial needs.
Tyron said, “One mill will be used for
permanent improvement projects such
as roofing repairs, window replacements,
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energy conservation projects, drainage
projects and others. The remaining 5.8
mills are for general operating fund expenditures, including personnel costs,
utilities and fuel.”
He noted that the current renewal levy
request raises $5.2 million; $4,446,614
for current operating expenses and
$766,658 for permanent improvement
projects. It represents 10 percent of the
current budget. As an example he said,
“The levy renewal costs a $100,000 homeowner, $158.02 annually.”
Responding to why this renewal is on
the August ballot and not November,
Tryon said, “to allow the district to better
plan for the future once the status of the
renewal is known.”
Tyron further explained, “August is a
special election. The cost of any election
is determined by the Cuyahoga County
Board of Elections based upon the number of polls opened in the county, on any
given election.”
According to Dennis Anderson of the
Cuyahoga Board of Elections, the cost
for the special election is projected on
the number of registered voters in each
precinct.
He wrote, “The August special election
for the Brecksville-Broadview Heights
School District includes 22 precincts (11
precincts in Brecksville, 10 precincts in
Broadview Heights and one precinct in
North Royalton). We estimate costs on
an average of $2,300 per precinct. As a
result of this we project the cost for the
school issue to be $50,600 (22 districts at
$2,300 each equals $50,600).
“The final cost is unknown until all of
the invoices associated with the special
election have been received by our vendors. Variable election expenses include
printing costs of ballots, poll books and
various election notices; rental fees associates with polling locations and voting
machine delivery; and various other election administration expenses.”
Tryon emphasized, “This renewal will
not increase school property taxes; rather,
it will allow the district to continue to
collect the same amount of money that
it has since 1997, which is $5.2 million
annually. If it is not approved in August,
the renewal will be on the November
2012 ballot.”
Concluding, Tryon said, “If this renewal is not approved prior to Dec. 31,
2012, the district will be forced to begin
making $5.2 million on an annual cut
basis – reductions of staff, programs and
services beginning in January 2013.”
He further explained that under the
Ohio Revised Code, public school dis-
tricts are not allowed to operate with a
deficit or negative balance.
“In light of the significant reductions
made over the past two school years,
further reductions would be devastating,” he said.
Tryon was elected to the BrecksvilleBroadview Heights High School Board
in 2009. He is a litigation partner at
the law firm of Porter Wright Morris
and Arthur. Tryon has served on the
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Ohio Representative Explains The Cleveland Plan
Rep. Marlene Anielski, district 17
Gov. John Kasich signed the Cleveland
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Monday at John F. Kennedy High School
in Cleveland. The Cleveland Plan was
advanced as a measure to combat the
poor performance of many of the city’s
112 schools. This plan marks the culmination of months of intense negotiations
between the many interested parties, including Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson,
Gov. Kasich, the local school boards,
teachers’ unions and the Ohio General
Assembly.
As the second-largest school district in
Ohio, Cleveland is home to more than
44,000 students, most of whom are
from low-income homes. Graduation
rates have hit incredible lows, as just
over half of students who enter the 12th
grade actually graduate from high school.
Since Cleveland’s education system is
tasked with educating so many students,
many tout the plan as an important step
toward reform.
The Cleveland Plan addresses the
schools’ $60 million budget shortfall by
re-evaluating existing schools and planning for better use of resources. Since
Cleveland’s population is decreasing, the
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schools will close altogether, be made
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their current academic systems.
Charter schools and public schools will
now collaborate, sharing revenue and
best practices. By expanding the choices
available, including public and charter
schools, students gain the opportunity
to pursue a specialized course.
Under the plan, voters will have greater
discretion on where schools can be opened
and which schools receive funding. Essentially, the plan seeks to streamline lagging
systems by giving schools more autonomy
in exchange for greater accountability.
In addition, the transformation strategy
aims to restructure the teacher tenure and
layoff system. Due to Cleveland schools’
immense budget deficit, many teachers
will initially be laid off. The new plan
places greater emphasis on teacher performance than the previous system, which
gave more weight to tenure and seniority.
Now teachers will be placed in buildings
only after an evaluation by parents, other
teachers and the school principal. Teachers already in the system must reapply
for their jobs and be re-evaluated for
the position. District leaders will place
teachers in specialized fields, and those
who excel, where they are most needed
in the system.
The Cleveland Transformation Alliance was also established as part of
the plan, engaging community leaders
in the decision-making process. The
panel, appointed by the mayor, will annually evaluate the municipal schools’
performance. Since Cleveland has the
only school system in Ohio under mayoral control, this setup could eventually
serve as a model for other districts if it
is successful.
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Cleveland Plan is a remarkable achievement, considering the partisan atmosphere permeating both local and state
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board Urges levy Support
To the Editor:
A 6.8-mill dual purpose, three-year renewal levy will appear on the Aug. 7 ballot.
Because it is a renewal, no new taxes will
be raised as it will continue to generate the
same amount of money ($5.2 million per
year) that it did when it was first passed
in 1997.
It is dual purpose because 5.8 mills are
designated for general operating expenses
while 1 mill is reserved for only permanent
improvement projects like roof or window
replacements.
The $5.2 million raised by this renewal
levy, which represents around 10 percent
of district revenue, is absolutely critical for
our schools and the board strongly encourages its passage.
The board has made numerous cuts and
changes over the last few years to allow
the district to remain financially solvent
despite large decreases in state funding,
which have contributed to four straight
years of deficit spending.
While the board is committed to pursuing cost reductions from new labor agreements, a loss of $5.2 million now will
result in devastating layoffs and cuts that
will cripple our educational system and
harm our children. As we seek longer-term
solutions to our economic challenges, we
respectfully ask the public to vote for this
renewal levy just like it did in 2000, 2003,
2006 and 2009.
Brecksville-Broadview Heights is a
premier school district in our region, our
state and our country. We have won many
awards and high rankings for student, staff
and district performance. It all starts with
community support. Please join us once
again, to renew this levy as a sign of support
for our students.
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Kathleen Mack, Michael Ziegler
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Response to Engelhart
letter
To the Editor:
Ms. Engelhart’s letter last month was
inappropriate. She singled out a specific
child, and made her the center of an issue
that concerns her.
The student did not single herself out;
she is just living life in the best way she
can, as we all do. Actors and politicians
open themselves up to public scrutiny;
students do not. Other papers wrote
about the situation first, but they did it
in a positive way.
Engelhart’s argument is faulty in that
she compares transgender to behaviors
that should not be tolerated, such as
stealing. Gender identification is not a
behavior. It is simply who someone is.
We are guaranteed protection and
freedom to be who we are. We can be
of any color, we can be of any sexual
orientation. We can be of any heritage.
(Not always so, remember “No Irish
welcome” etc. We have great ideals, we
are slowly living up to them.) These are
truths, not something a community can
decide for or against.
If we lie or steal (your examples), we
can be held accountable for it. Those are
behaviors.
Her dress choices (that Engelhart
clearly disliked: “boys should not come
to school in high heels and dresses”) are
hers to make. Dressing as a girl is who
she is. Her behavior, which girl’s clothes
she chose, did not violate the dress code.
We all want our children to be loved
and accepted for who they are. Let’s make
that a community value.
Kelly Gajewski
Winding Way
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in May). As time elapsed, however, we
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other programs for community youth,
special events have been scheduled for
children, including the Stick Horse Building where, at 4 p.m., the designers of the
horses can display them to the audience
and parents. The refreshment tent will
offer sandwiches, beverages and pies.
Admission includes all 50 main ring
events and another 23 in the hunter/
jumper ring. Adult admission is $6;
children, $3. For information, call 440526-2888 or 440-526-6308. ∞
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The Bee Athletic Boosters is hosting
its 22nd Annual Golf Outing on Friday,
Aug. 3. The event will start at noon with
a shotgun start at Valleaire Golf Club in
Hinckley and includes lunch, dinner,
prizes, activities and raffles. Cost is $100
per golfer with all proceeds benefitting
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Adult Programs
Year of the Dragon: Saturday, Aug. 4, 2
p.m. Join the Cleveland Chinese Music
Ensemble as they perform Chinese New
Year melodies, including several pieces
about dragons. Instruments include
dizi and xiao (bamboo flutes), suona
(oboe), sheng (mouth organ), zhonghu
and yehu (two-stringed fiddles), pipa
(pear-shaped lute), guzheng (zither),
gongs, drums and other percussion
instruments.
Railroads of Northeast Ohio: Tuesday,
Aug. 7, 7 p.m. An expert from the Midwest Railway Preservation Society will
present a pictorial history of Cleveland
area railroads. Sponsored by the Friends
of the Brecksville Branch Library.
Model Railroad Layouts will be
availbe to see at the branch on Aug. 18,
from 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and Aug. 19,
from 1-4 p.m.
Computer Essentials: Wednesday,
Aug. 8, 2 p.m. This class for the computer novice offers an overview of basic
computer parts, using the mouse and
keyboard, and an introduction to the
Microsoft Windows operating system.
Internet Essentials: Wednesday, Aug.
15, 2 p.m. Learn how to use Internet Explorer, perform a basic Google
search, and save your favorite websites.
Registration is required.
Travelin’ Tuesdays: Mediterranean
Tapestry: Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2 p.m.
Journey from Venice to Barcelona as
intrepid traveler Virginia D’Isidori
points out the wonder of these ancient
lands. Sponsored by the Friends of the
Brecksville Library. Refreshments provided by the City of Brecksville.
Email with Gmail: Wednesday, Aug.
22, 2 p.m. Gmail is a free account
from Google that can be checked from
any Internet computer. It offers spam
filters, ways to organize your messages
and more. Prerequisite: Working Gmail
account required. Go to gmail.com and
click on Create Account.
T h e Brec ksv ille Branch of th e
Cuyahoga County Public Library is
located at 9089 Brecksville Rd. For
more information and to register for
programs, call 440-526-1102 or visit
cuyahogalibrary.org. ∞
Aug. 8
Cuyahoga valley Republicans
‘Nite at the Movies’
The Cuyahoga Valley Republicans
(CVR) will sponsor American History
in Black & White by David Barton, on
Aug. 8, at 7 p.m., at the Brecksville
Community Center, 1 Community Dr.
This is the second movie presentation in
the summer/fall series and is about the
black political experience in America, the
untold stories of early black patriots and
leaders, and the early Civil Rights efforts
in America.
The movie night is free of charge and
includes popcorn and beverage. Guests
are invited to attend.
CVR is an independent, nonprofit,
grassroots organization with 600 plus
members dedicated to promoting individual freedom and limited government.
For more information visit cuyahogavalleygop.com. ∞
Aug. 24 and 25
Rummage Sale
Do not throw out old household
items and crafts. Make a buck or two at
Brecksville’s St. Joseph Byzantine Catholic
Church’s rummage sale and craft show on
Aug. 24 and 25.
Tables are on sale now. Fifty eight-foot
tables are available for $20 for the first table,
an additional $15 for the second table and
an additional $10 table for a third table.
For questions about the sale and to apply
for a table, contact Anne Andrako at [email protected]. ∞
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Feast of the Assumption Westside Festival: The annual festival will take place Friday,
Aug. 10, 5 to 11 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 11, 1
to 11 p.m., and Sunday, Aug. 12, 1 to 9 p.m.
at Assumption Church at 9183 Broadview
Road, just north of Route 82. The festival will
include rides for the kids, vendors, crafters,
entertainment and food vendors througout
the weekend. An indoor, air-conditioned
casino will feature let-it-ride, black jack and
Texas Hold’em. Call 440-526-1177 or visit
coabvm.org. ∞
The 37th Annual Twins Days Festival: The
2012 Twins Days Festival will be held Aug.
4 and 5. Saturday morning will kick off with
the “Double Take” parade and end with evening fireworks. Sunday activities will kick off
with the 5K run to benefit the Melanoma
Research Foundation. The day will include a
pancake breakfast and interdenominational
church service. Twins are encouraged to
register at the festival to be able to participate in the twins-related activities and to be
included in the official count. Registration
forms can be downloaded from the Twins
Days website, twinsdays.org. ∞
Bike MS Pedal to the Point Ride: Join Phil
Keoghan, host of The Amazing Race, and
2,500 cyclists for the Bike MS Pedal to the
Point Ride on Aug. 4 and 5. The annual twoday ride provides programs, services and
MS research to find the cure for the disease.
The goal of Bike MS is to raise $1.4 million to
fund quality-of-life programs and services
for people with MS and to fund MS-related
research efforts to find the cause and a cure
for MS. For more information about MS, riding, volunteering or participating in Bike MS,
visit MSohiobike.org or call 216-503-4183. ∞
Ninth Annual Rubber City Road Rally
Event: The Summit County Historical Society
will host the ninth annual Rubber City Road
Rally on Saturday, Sept. 8, at the historic
MAPS Air Museum (Military Aviation Preservation Society). Tickets are $75 per person,
$65 per person for SCHS members, and will
include beverages, buffet dinner and Road
Rally participation. Those not wishing to
participate in the rally event are welcome
to attend the dinner portion of the event
only, beginning at 4:30 p.m. Reservations are
required and must be made by Aug. 31. For
more information, call 330-535-1120 or visit
summithistory.org. ∞
Peninsula Art Academy Fiber Café Annual
Fiber Art Show: The Peninsula Art Academy’s Fiber Café Studio will host the ninth
annual Juried Fiber Arts Show at the Penin-
sula Library, 6105 Riverview Rd., in Peninsula from July 28 through Aug. 24 during
regular library hours. For more information
about this free program, call the library at
330-657-2291 or visit peninsulalibrary.org.
51st Annual Harness Race Rally: The
Friends of Akron Children’s Hospital is
hosting the 51st annual Harness Race
Rally on Aug. 10, 7 p.m., at Northfield Park,
10705 Northfield Road in Northfield, to
raise money for the hospital’s Regional Infant Hearing Program. As part of the event,
the Friends of Akron Children’s is selling
raffle tickets. Tickets are $1 each or $5 for
six. Tickets may be purchased by calling
the Akron Children’s Hospital Foundation
at 330-543-8340. ∞
Western Reserve Playhouse: The Western Reserve Playhouse, 3326 Everett Road
at the Bath/Richfield Township line, will
present Don’t Hug Me, by Phil and Paul Olsen, on July 27, 28 and Aug. 3, 4, 10, 11, 17
and 18 at 8 p.m. Tickets for the new musical about small town Scandinavian personality quirks are $14 for adults and $12 for
seniors and students. For opening night
only, July 27, buy one ticket and get a second one at half price. For reservations, call
330-620-7314. ∞
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Preschool Celebrates 60 Years with Year-long Festivities
The Brecksville Cooperative Preschool is
celebrating its 60th birthday. The school,
which educates 3-, 4- and 5-year-olds
preparing them for kindergarten has been
in continuous operation since it opened
its doors in 1952. The school currently
boasts a three-star rating from the state
of Ohio (the highest achievable rating),
and all operations of the school are the
responsibility of the parents who have
children enrolled in the school.
The 60-year anniversary celebration
officially kicked off at the Brecksville
Memorial Day parade where students,
parents and alumni displayed celebratory
signs and launched the theme for the
year, “Together, we are the Co-op.” The
theme reflects the key difference of the
co-op – families past, current and future
are the co-op.
Additional activities currently scheduled
and open to the community include the
following: Alumni Social Gathering,
Aug. 17; Hilltop House Classic 5k Cross
Country and Kids Fun Run, Aug. 18,
8:30 a.m. at Blossom Hill; Alumni Handprint Additions, Aug. 18, following the
race; and Fall Gala, Nov. 9 at Gambitta’s
Party Center.
The preschool has launched an alumni
association to reconnect former attending families to the school. To learn more,
visit brecksvilleco-op.com/alumni.html.
Alumni who have not had their handprint added to our handprint wall can
do so during the Hilltop House Classic
on Aug. 18.
The Brecksville Cooperative Preschool is
currently accepting new students for the
2012 school year. ∞
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Library Welcomed CUP
by Charles Cassady
You might say July 8 was an out-ofthis-world date for the Brecksville Public Library. That is when the meeting
room hosted members of the Cleveland
UFOlogy Project (CUP) and
their “Disclosure Day,” inviting the public
to come and record sightings
of unidentified
flying objects.
“Disclosure
Day” outreaches
are fairly recent
developments
in UFO comT h e C U P b a n n e r munity, said
announced the Disclo- Richard T. Lee
sure Day.
of Cuyahoga
Falls, a member of CUP since 1971,
since eyewitnesses of any anomalous lights
or strange shapes in the sky can register
sightings any time, using multiple-choice
forms and documents created by the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON).
A Brecksville resident named Sheryl (last
name withheld on request) said she had a
close encounter about five summers ago
at about 11 p.m.
“My daughter and I were both coming
MARY ANN HAWK
Mary Ann Hawk of Brecksville displayed
some of her UFO literature. Photos by C
Cassady
home from someplace. We were coming
down I-77 to get off at 82. First there was
this light in the sky, and then we saw this
great green fireball fall. It looked like it
was going to land in the highway.” Sheryl
said it was not around July 4 and ruled
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out a fireworks display.
Furthermore, she said, around this same
time period her daughter saw a “triangle”
of lights in the sky off Brecksville Road,
at about 2 a.m. She followed in her car
and saw it “hover” over a house on a side
street before zooming off at a tremendous
velocity.
This “Disclosure Day” was the first such
event for CUP – which makes it quite a
milestone, as the Cleveland UFOlogical
Project is the oldest continuously operating UFO society in the countryThe organization, which celebrates its
60th anniversary in 2012 and thus, indeed, may be the world’s longest-lasting
UFO club, started in 1952, only five
years after June 24, 1947, when a pilot
named Kenneth Arnold reported spotting nine wingless, metallic-seeming
disc- (or wedge-) shaped objects airborne
near Mount Rainer in Washington. The
media sensation gave the world the term
“flying saucer.”
Brecksville’s Mary Ann Hawk, a CUP
veteran since 1971 and has never seen a
UFO, presented Brecksville visitors with
a tableful of literature and documents
spanning the Kenneth Arnold days to
today.
“I’ve always been interested in UFOs
since I was a little kid,” Hawk said. “I’ve
always believed there was life on other
planets.”
Membership in CUP currently “hovers”
around 20, but the monthly meetings
are normally open to all. They convene
at 7:30 p.m., the third Saturday of each
month at Michelle Star Yoga in Middleburg Heights, at 7372 Engle Rd. At times
CUP brings in special guest speakers and
teleconferences. They have even compiled
a cookbook of recipes submitted by prominent UFOlogists as a perk for members.
On Sept. 15, the Cleveland UFOlogy
Project will mark its first 60 years with
a special dinner at the 101st Bomber
Squadron restaurant in Brookpark. Author
Richard Dolan, whose books on UFO
phenomena and high-level cover-ups have
helped popularize the idea of “disclosure,” a
theoretical tipping-point when the government reveals hidden facts and secret ops
concerning UFOs, will be the special guest.
For more information about the anniversary banquet and CUPS, go online to
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Time Capsule Burial Ends Bicenntennial Celebration
by Linda Niro
Brecksville marked the closing of the
bicentennial celebration with the burial
of two time capsules. The community and
school time capsules were buried in front of
city hall by the bicentennial monument on
July 1. The time capsules will be unearthed
in 2061, Brecksville’s 250th birthday.
Bicentennial committee members invited residents to give suggestions for the
community time capsule and students were
asked to do the same for the school capsule.
The school capsule was moved around to
each school along with a suggestion box.
The students were told nothing was off
limits and to use their imaginations. Time
capsule chairman Brant Giere said some
of the funnier suggestions named people
to put in the time capsule. Some of the
more thoughtful students tried to answer
the question of what school will be like in
2061. Will students still go to school or
will it be virtual? Will people still be the
teachers?
The capsules were sealed a few days before
the burial. They are made of one-eighthinch thick PVC piping and capped with
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Todd Schweikert and Brant Geire sealed
up the time capsule. Photo by L. Niro
rubber gaskets to make them impervious
to the elements. Giere said, “I researched
how to bury them properly.”
Committee members gathered to place
the items in their respective capsules, pausing to inspect each one, and placing those
that needed it into plastic bags. Bicentennial banners and meeting minutes were
placed in the community capsule.
Giere said, “We’re putting in all types of
media.” He listed pictures, videos with a
DVD player, a loaded thumb drive, and a
cell phone with charger that contains the eThe Brecksville Magazine, August 2012
mail addresses of the committee members.
Also included were a bicentennial polo
quilt piece, incandescent light bulbs, a box
of Twinkies and memoirs from committee
members.
Midge Cassidy, honorary co-chair, wrote
about what it was like go to school in
Brecksville. Arlene Griffith spent some
time looking over papers detailing the
one-room schoolhouses that used to be in
Brecksville. She said her mother had been
one of the teachers.
The evening of the burial was hot and
cloudy with the sky threatening rain. A
Dixieland band played for the small crowd
as Bob Smith and his tractor delivered the
capsules to the site on a historic wagon.
Co-chair Frank DeWolf began the event by
saying, “If it rains, it must be a Bicentennial event. It is the last official bicentennial
event in the area where future generations
can come to reflect on the past. It was not
easy to put 200 years of change into two
time capsules.” He made note of the marble marker that will grace the burial site,
with its reminder to unearth the capsules.
DeWolf introduced the Guardian Committee, a group of 25 local youths. He said,
“They are charged with safeguarding the
capsule and unearthing it.” Don Faulhaber,
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Mayor Jerry Hruby will be there when you
unearth it.” He then sprinkled the time
capsules with Chippewa Creek water, the
same way one would sprinkle a casket with
holy water before burial.
After the capsules were buried side-byside, De Wolf introduced Reza Edward
Fletcher, who read a letter from his
mother, Mimi, detailing their decision to
move to Brecksville 28 years earlier and
describing how thankful her family were
to be citizens. Mimi Fletcher donated the
future planting around the memorial site
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Later, Guardian Committee member
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Lemonberry Owner Chooses Brecksville
by Tia Began
Lovers of ice cream with trendy toppings have flocked to Brecksville’s lemonberry since the opening this spring.
Swung around the corner from Panera,
it faces Chippewa Road to the south – a
near-perfect spot for attracting hikers and
nature seekers viewing the falls across the
street.
Once inside the shop, there is an enticing array of toppings to consider. For
instance, there is the healthful granola
crunch sprinkles. Or, maybe a favorite
cereal or gel-rainbow worms get your
vote. There are ground up cookies, and
chocolate chips and everything in between. Fudge and sauces of all flavors are
waiting near the end of the line to top
off the toppings.
The lemonberry products are like yoga
for the sweet tooth set. Experiment with
the choices to create the ultimate blend.
Ice cream/yogurt cups are weighed once
created. By the ounce (not the cup)
seems to work well for patrons and kids
of all ages.
Chances are no matter what the plan
for your combination was when walking in, the finished cup will be much
different.
The owner of lemonberry is John
Bechke. He explained some of the background and path that led to the ice cream
eatery coming to Brecksville.
“I, along with my family, own and run
two printing companies nearby (Strongsville). We have really been lucky to be
successful, and felt we wanted to add
another business.”
As for the scientific process for determining which cities in which to begin
their new venture, the answer is easy;
“We researched for one year what to offer and what communities would be the
most receptive.” Brecksville and Medina
as the two hubs they chose.
Bechke said, “Medina’s lemonberry
opened first, yet we signed the lease
for the Brecksville location first. It just
worked out that way with permits and
other details.”
The Bechke family also sought a place
in which there was plenty of civic activity.
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Haleigh F. are two
employees who can
help show patrons
how to create their
cold treats. They
will also stamp
frequent shopper
cards. Photo by
T. Began
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Appalachian Collection Needs Donations
Lemonberry continued
That includes qualities like families, sports
participants and also community theater.
“Brecksville also has a lot of other events
that we’d like lemonberry to be a part of,”
said Bechke.
Weeks have passed since the business
handed out its first frequent shopper card;
and the response has been good. Bechke
is looking forward to each season in the
city of Brecksville to gauge what events
lemonberry can participate in.
“We have three full-time marketing
people,” he said.
Locals are invited to stop in to experience
the atmosphere of the new establishment. ∞
Preparation for the 24th annual Appalachian Collection has begun. Donations
and physical help are needed to make the
collection a success. The collection will occur
at St. Basil the Great, 8700 Brecksville Rd.
in Brecksville on Saturday, Aug. 4, from 8
a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, Aug. 5, from 8
a.m. to 2 p.m.
Dr. Thomas Nero founded the Collection
when he started collecting clothing, furniture, small appliances and all household items
for the poor people in Appalachia more than
two decades ago after his daughter went on
a mission trip there and implored him to
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of four 48-foot trailers were sent to Father
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Meditation Comes to the
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The Brecksville Human Services Center
announced that an established meditation
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The group will meet every first and
third Tuesday evenings from 7 to 8:45
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Natural Gas Price Update
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The rate on the June bill from Dominion East Ohio should have been no
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bill should be no higher than $3.03.The
rate on the August bill will be $3.37.
Rates are trending up and could reach
about $4.25 by February. Recent rates
have been the lowest rates in more than 10
years and have been abnormally low. Rates
last year at this time were in the $5 range.
A fixed rate is still not recommended
because the fixed rate offers are too high.
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5 BR/6.3 BA QUALITY BLT ESTATE IN ’96
Designed for luxury living & entertaining. 19,000 SF, 4 FPs,
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rm. MBR/sit rm, see-thru FP to glam Ba, 2 walk-ins. Fin’d
3rd flr. 1st & 2nd flr laundry, elevatr. Fin’d LL/putting green,
more. Indr pool, hottub. Privt 4.86 acres, ext. landscping,
patio, brick walls/gates, pond w/waterfall. $2,750,000.
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BRECKSVILLE
8200 SQ FT 5BR/5.1BA FULL BRICK MANOR
BRECKSVILLE
5BR/4.1BA COL. BLT ‘06 BY UNITED HOMES
Offers all amenities, 4 FPs, 8333sf includes fin’d LL/
Grt & theatre rms, more. Privt 3+ acres.Wired for smart
house tech., heated toilet seats, flrs & drive. Brazilian
cherry wd flrs. Gourmt kit w/hearth rm. 2-story FR/stone
wall FP,windw wall. 1st flr den & MBR/sit rm, FP, glam ba,
walk-in closet. 1245sf garage w/tile. Patio, lovely views,
culdesac. $170+/updates. $1,275,000.
2.4 acres, full view of Lake Ashley. Ext. crown molding & blt-ins, granite, wd flrs, elevator. Priced below
purchase amt. 2-story foyr & FamRm/windw wall, FP.
1st & 2nd flr MBR/BA, walk-in closet. Lge kit/custm
cabints, SunRm/dinette. Formal DinRm. Walkout LL/
kit, GrtRm w/FP, more.Newer roof, deck, patio, ingrnd
pool, hot tub, circulr drv, gazebo.
$999,000.
Over $900K in duplicat’n valu. 2-story foyr w/wrought
iron staircs & FamRm/windw wall, stone FP. Lge kit/
custm cabs, granite tops/bcksplsh, island, SS appl’s, tile
flr ’12, Butler’s pantry. Hearth/LivRm. 1st flr MBR/glamr
Ba/custm tile, walk-in closet. 5,560 SF w/stunning fin.
walk-out LL. Landscapd .99 acre treed cul-de-sac lot.
Paved patio/fire pit & hot tub. $774,900.
BROADVIEW HEIGHTS
INDEPENDENCE
SAGAMORE HILLS
BLT ‘05 by PRESTIGE HOMES, BRICK FRONT
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QUALITY 4BR/4.1BA BRICK FRONT COL.
4821 SF. 2-story foyr & GrtRm/windw wall, FP. Lge kit/
cherry cabints, island, pantry. SunRm/12’ ceil, ceramic
flr. 1st flr office, laundry & MBR/12’ ceil, walk-in closet,
glam BA. Flr 2: loft, 3 BRs, 2 BAs. 2900 SF walkout
LL. Landscpd/lighting, multi-lvl deck, cobblestn walk
& patio, treed 1.12 acre cul-de-sac. Priced below
duplicatn valu. Near all conveniences. $745,000.
4 BR, 4.1 BA Col. w/open flr plan. 2-story FamRm/
stone & custm wainscoating FP, wall of windws.
Gourmet kit. DinRm/chair rail & molding. Den/LivRm
w/crown molding. 3” Brazilian cherry flrs/kit & foyr. Andersen windws thru-out. MBR/cathedrl ceil, 2 walk-ins,
lge glamr BA. 1st flr laundry. 5400 SF w/pro fin’d bsmt.
Pro landscpd, cul-de-sac lot.
$559,900.
2x6 constrctn, 4BR/2.2Ba col/cape. 9’ ceilngs on 1,
Andersen windws, crown moldngs. FR/cathedrl ceil,
FP, lge windws, bar. Kit/Island, raised panel cabs,
appl’s stay, pantry, wd flr. DinRm/wd flr. 1st flr den,
laundry & MBR/vault ceilng, walk-in closet, glamr Ba.
SunRm. Bsmt/Grt & play rms, more. Deck, fenced,
privt treed culdesac lot. Low Taxes.
$549,900.
2-story foyr/custm staircs. Eat-in kit/custm cabs,
granite, island, SS appl’s. Forml DinRm. Loft overlks
2-story FamRm/windw wall, stone FP.1st flr laundry &
den/bay windw.MBR/cathedral ceil, sit rm w/FP, walkin closet, glamr ba. 5071 SF w/newly fin. walkout LL/
theatre & exercise rms, GrtRm/FP, more. Landscpd,
huge deck & patio, 1 acre treed lot.
$499,900.
BROADVIEW HEIGHTS
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CUSTOM DESIGNED 4 BR, 3.1 BA COL.
Updated, open w/walls of windws, neutral decor. 2-story
foyr & FamRm/see-thru FP to dinette. Kit/island, lge
pantry, newer granite tops. All BAs/newer granite tops.
‘09 roof, sec. systm. 1st flr MBR/vault ceil, walk-in, glam
BA. 1st flr laundry. 2nd flr den/BR 5. 4743 SF w/fin’d
bsmt. 3-car attch, landscpd, tier deck, wooded cul-desac lot. Subdiv. amenities. $459,000.
BRECKSVILLE
BRICK&STONEFRONT4BR,3.1BACOL.
Must see, custom blt & updated. Newer carpet, wd flrs.
Roof ’10, windws ’08.Wd flrs in 2-story foyr, office/blt-ins
& DinRm. Kit/newr granite, dbl ovens, dinette/wd cathedrl ceil, lge windws w/views. LivRm/cathedrl ceiling. Lge
MBR/coffered ceil, crown molding, walk-in closet, glamr
Ba. Fin’d bsmt/GrtRm, more. Deck, patio, landscpd,
backs to MetroPrks. $414,900.
BRECKSVILLE
CUSTOM BLT 4BR/2.1BA COL. w/UPDATES
1 owner home on 2.63 acres w/amazing views of
private wooded lot & lake, surrounded by Nat’l Prk.
Wood flr in 2-story foyr & lge kit/custm cabs, pantry,
island, 2 yr old appl’s & granite tops. Din & liv rms/
crown molding. 1st flr den & laundry. FamRm/custm
FP, cathedrl ceiling, view of loft area. MBR/BA, walk-in.
Full bsmt/fin’d great rm & more.
$369,000.
CUSTOM 4 BR/3.1 BA BRICK FRONT RANCH
Updates, neutral, open. Kit/custm cabs, granite tops,
SS appl’s, tile flr. DinRm/wd flr, crown moldng. Lge
loft overlks FamRm/vault ceil, FP. 1st flr laundry &
Den/BR w/dbl closet. MBR/glamr ba, walk-in closet.
4474sf w/fin. bsmt ‘08/GrtRm, BR, more. 3-car side
load. Pro landscpd, treed 1.1 acres,cul-de-sac, backs
to MetroPark. Priced below duplicatn valu. $449,900.
BROADVIEW HEIGHTS
3 BR/3 BA NEWPORT RANCH in WILTSHIRE
Upgraded & priced below ’07 build price. Open, pro
decorated, Brazilian cherry wd flrs in 2-story foyr,
DinRm/crown moldng & eat-in kit/cherry cabs, island,
SS appl’s. Cathedrl ceil in FamRm/ windw wall, stone
FP & MBR/glam BA, walk-in closet. Den & laundry on
1. 3655 S.F. w/fin’d bsmt. Front porch, coverd deck,
patio. Golf course views, area amenities. $399,900.
BROADVIEW HEIGHTS
CUSTOM BLT 5BR/4BA, BRICK FRONT COL.
Blt ’00. 2-story foyer. Kit/island, newer appl’s opens
to FamRm/vault ceil, FP. Forml LivRm & DinRm/
crown moldng. 1st flr laundry & BR/Den w/BA. MBR/
cathedrl ceil, glamr ba/vault ceil, lge walk-in closet.
4300 SF w/newer fin. bsmt/great, theatre & exercise
rms, kit, office, more. Park like yard, pro landscpd,
lge deck/awning, patio, 3-car side load. $319,900.
QUALITY BRICK FRONT 4 BR, 3.1 BA COL.
Upgraded, solid wd drs, raised moldings, oversized
wd railngs, wd flrs, transom windws. Priced below
dup. value. Eat-in kit/cabs w/roll-out shelves, island, 2
pantries, newer appl’s. Formal DinRm. SunRm/custm
ceil, French drs to patio. Den/bay windw. FamRm/
FP. 1st flr laundry & MBR/2-walkin closets, glam
Ba. 4771sf w/fin. bsmt. Wooded lot, 3-car. $439,900.
BROADVIEW HEIGHTS
UPDATED 5BR/5.1BA BRICK FRONT COL.
Custom blt, open flr plan, 4588 SF w/fin’d bsmt/
Grt & rec rms, ‘11 fin’d BA & exercise rm or BR.
FamRm/FP, cathedrl ceil, wd flr. Lge eat-in kit/
granite tile, wd flr. DinRm/wd flr, crown molding.
1st flr den & laundry. MBR/glamr BA, walk-in.
Front porch, Trex deck, ‘09 pro landscpd. Privt
wooded .68 acre cul-de-sac lot.
$389,000.
BRECKSVILLE
LOADS OF UPDATES
3 BR, 2.1 BA Split. 2-story foyr, newer tile flr. Kitch
w/replaced granite tops, remodeled cabs, SS
appl’s. Replaced carpet in living & dining rms.
FamRm w/FP, newer custm wood flr, paneling.
15’x14’ entertaining rm w/wet bar, wood paneling
& custm ceramic flr. Fin’d bsmt. 3-car side load.
Patio, private .64 acre wooded lot. $219,900.
2006 CUSTOM BLT & UPGRADED RANCH
5 BR, 3.1 BA home w/maple hdwd flrs, solid wd drs,
crown molding, wainscoting, Pella windws. Open
foyer/11’ ceiling. FamRm/11’ studio ceiling & FP. Gourmet
kit, pantry, wine cooler. MBR/ glam BA, walk-in closet w/
blt-ins. 1st flr laundry & den/4th BR. Addt’l living ste. 3900
SF w/fin’d walkout LL. Sunrm/views of privt wooded lot,
pro landscpd, Trex deck, patio.
$429,900.
INDEPENDENCE
CUSTOM BLT BRICK FRONT 4BR/2.1BA COL
6 paneled wd drs, 2-story foyer, open flr plan, neutral
décor, newer carpet thru-out. Kit/custm maple cabinets,
desk area, dining area/cathedrl ceiling & drs to patio.
Formal DinRm. FamRm w/impressive FP. 1st flr laundry
& Den w/blt-ins. MBR/vault ceil, glamr Ba/newer vanity,
lge walk-in closet. Fin’d bsmt w/Grt rm.Wooded .92 acre
landscpd lot, sprinklr.
$374,900.
BRECKSVILLE
END UNIT TOWNHOME w/OPEN FLR PLAN
2 BRs, 2.1 BAs, 1st flr MBR/vaulted ceiling & glamr
ba w/jacuzzi tub. Lge eat-in kitch + formal dining rm.
Luxury Liv/Great rm w/gas frplc. 1st flr laundry rm.
2nd flr: Spacious BR & loft (could be 3rd BR). Newer
storm & garage drs & patio w/sliders. 2 private patios,
2-car attached garage, long driveway + adjacent
guest parking. Area Amenities.
$165,000.
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About Town
by Tia Began
Middle school student Stephanie Gwiazda came up with an idea for Central
School students to put their recess time
toward a goal of fitness. At the same time,
the fourth and fifth graders would join
together in the companionship of walking
and earning points for miles. The activity, thought Stephanie, would also help
eliminate boredom, which can lead to
pettiness or even bullying. What began as
a Girl Scout Silver Award project devised
by Stephanie, turned out to be a rewarding activity for 285 students. They called
themselves the Bee Cool, Bee Active Club.
A couple of parents volunteered time to
monitor and count miles. The students
took to the front sidewalks of Central
School two days per week, weather permitting. They each started the first week
with a wristband and a bee charm for
motivation. With the help of the parent
volunteers, miles would be logged to gain
the next token. When enough tokens were
gained, other prizes were awarded.
The program ran from March through
the end of May. Here are some of the
stats: In less than 12 weeks the fourth and
fifth graders walked over 1,720 miles. The
highest individual class was a fourth-grade
class with 222 miles walked by the 21 students participating. The fifth-grade had
171 students walking, with a combined
total of 1,039 miles over the 12 weeks.
The fourth grade had 114 students with
M16 about town
Stephanie Gwiazda, originator of the Bee
Cool Walking Club, posed with two of the
highest achievers of the 12-week session.
Photo by T. Began
a total of 685.9 miles.
Highest 12-week achievers were Joanna
7th
5th
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Chang with 28.6 miles and Anthony
Petros with 26.4 miles. Ricky Pobega
had 25.2 miles, and Navya Gaddam,
Leah Griesmer and Alena Milos each
logged 20 miles.
An added bonus of Stephanie’s Bee
Cool walking club was that some students
were able to reach higher physical fitness
awards this year. Stephanie had a real
solution to overcome many needs. We
hope she earned her Silver Award from
the Girl Scout council.
Students in the news include Crystal
Brodis and Tara Young who graduated
from Malone University in April. Crystal
earned a Master of Arts in Organizational
Leadership and Tara received a Master
of Arts in Education. Vasiliki Themelis
graduated from The University of Toledo
with a Bachelor of Science degree in athletic training.
Brandon Barker, Benjamin Barr, Mark
Bender, Daniel Burant, Ashwin Chawla,
T. Ashley Chawla, Jordan Clark, Sarah
Cox, Alison Delaney, Samantha Dimatteo, Catherine Foulkes, Katherine Gicei,
Mark Harding, Andrew Hoffman, Kaitlin Jasko, Sarah Jursich, Ellen Kopy,
Gina Lanzalaco, Charbel Maalouf,
Mackensie Monegan, Jessica Murphy,
Peter Nolan, Jordan Pana, Ian Plute,
Jacob Potz, Raymond Schmitt, Emily
Schultz, Laura Smuts, Joseph Snyder,
John Southam and Melody Vitale were
named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at The University of Akron.
Hannah Snider, a marketing major, was
among more than 700 students from The
University of Toledo who made the spring
2012 President’s List.
The following local residents were
among more than 2,600 students from
The University of Toledo who made the
spring 2012 dean’s list for their academic
accomplishments: Cassandra Ciccotti,
a psychology major; Aubree Pawlik, a
mechanical engineering technology major; Arathi Pillay, a biology major and
Vasiliki Themelis, an athletic training
major; and Neal Wagner, a mechanical
engineering major.
Samuel Niehaus, Applied Physics
major at Grove City College, has been
named to the dean’s list for the spring
2012 semester. He is the son of Edwin
and Aileen Niehaus of Brecksville.
Lindsey Remington of Brecksville was
among more than 1900 students from
Wake Forest University who made the
spring 2012 dean’s list.
Note: Last month’s Brecksville and
Broadview Heights issues ran an incorrect name under one photo. Our apologies to the family. It should have stated
that Ms. Clorise Busch was pictured
with her grandfather and former medic
Branthoover.
Thank you for sharing, this month
and all of the previous 48 months. Next
month, the start of my fifth year, will be
my last installment of “About Town.” The
column will continue. Credit is due to the
gracious women who allowed me to write
this column each month, publisher Sue
Serdinak and editor Marge Palik. It was
an honor to hold this post.
I have enjoyed all the “About Town”
news brought my way by such friendly
and caring people over the past few years.
Each person who sent words or photos
to share is remembered. Please send your
news and info for my final compilation to
[email protected] by July 29. Enjoy
the end of summer. ∞
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Apostle – Kooser Wedding
Paul and Nancy Apostle of Brecksville
announced the marriage of their daughter Amy Marie Apostle to Todd Michael
Kooser, son of Tim and Tracey Kooser of
Newbury.
The couple exchanged vows at St. Basil
the Great Catholic Church in Brecksville
on June 9. Five priests celebrated the mass:
Fr. Joseph Mamich, Fr. Walter Jenne, Fr.
Jay McPhilips, Fr. Andrew Turner and Fr.
Thomas Berend.
Rebecca Waud was matron of honor and
Zachary Briers was best man. The wedding
reception was at St. Michael’s Woodside
in Broadview Heights. The couple honeymooned in Hawaii.
The couple met through their work
as core members in church teen groups.
Many of the youths from their Life Teen
groups were in attendance at the ceremony.
Amy graduated from Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School and Miami
University. She is a medical policy systems
coordinator at Medical Mutual of Ohio.
Todd graduated from Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin High School and John Carroll
University. He is an infrastructure/web
specialist with RG Digital in Hudson.
The couple lives in Broadview Heights. ∞
Hadley – Zacks
Engagement
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Hadley of
Broadview Heights announced the engagement of their daughter, Betsy Hadley,
to Jon Zacks, son of Randy and Rosemary
Zacks of Bexley, Ohio.
Betsy graduated from BrecksvilleBroadview Heights High School in 2003.
Jon graduated from Bexley High School
in 2001. The couple met while attending
Ohio University in Athens. Jon graduated
in 2006 and Betsy in 2008. After graduation, they each moved to Chicago, where
they still reside. Betsy works as a nanny
and Jon is a music engineer at Chicago
Recording Co.
After a romantic proposal in Hawaii, the
couple set a September wedding date to
be held at the Century Village Museum
in Burton, Ohio. ∞
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Caregiver Wants to Share Alzheimer’s Knowledge
by Kay Kerezy
Frank and Anna Sotet survived World
War II, losing mothers at a young age, being shuffled throughout Europe in refugee
camps, contacting tuberculosis and finally,
immigrating to the United States with
nothing in their pockets in 1957. Anna
also survived losing a kidney to cancer.
Sadly, the end of their lives holds another
tragedy.
Anna was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s
12 years ago. In July, she turned 73 and
celebrated her 54th wedding anniversary.
Frank said, “I feel we were robbed from our
childhood and I feel we are robbed of our
second childhood, our retirement.”
Frank said at the time she was diagnosed
two million people in the United States
had Alzheimer’s and by 2130, it is estimated that 16 to 18 million people will
be affected. He said, “Everyone needs to
know at the beginning that it will get bad
and they should not be in denial.”
Someday Frank would like to be a meeting facilitator with the Alzheimer’s Association. Until then he wants to share his
knowledge about being a caregiver any way
he can. In addition to taking a six-week
caregiver class through the Alzheimer’s
Association, Frank has read books and
articles, attended meetings and talked with
doctors regarding the disease and he has
lived with it every day for 12 years.
He said one of the most important aspects is something most caregivers forego.
He explained, “You have to care for yourself so you are able to care for them.”
When he was 40, Frank started running
and he continues to do so to help with
the stress. He said 60 percent of the time
a caregiver dies before the Alzheimer’s
patient due to stress.
He added, “I try to act young and strong
instead of old because I promised this to
her and to me.”
Frank stressed the importance of seeking
out a doctor who specializes in Alzheimer’s.
He said, “They can help you to know what
is coming.”
Special equipment, like a shower chair,
wheelchair, portable toilet and special
creams for skin rashes might be needed.
He learned about different food options
since chewing may become difficult for
the patient.
one uses a power of
attorney, guardianship
or trust, it is sensible
to remove the patient’s
name from all legal
documents. Couples
need to think ahead
about who will be responsible financially
and medically for the
patient if the caregiver cannot continue.
Considerations must
be given to a living
will, will and burial
wishes.
M10 CAREGIVER
Organization is key,
Hospice volunteer Donna Box assisted Frank Sotet as he cared Frank said, to stay on
for his wife, Anna. Photo by K. Kerezy
top of the situation.
He has two binders
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Junior Wins NSLI-Y Scholarship To Study in China
by Cheryl D’Mello
Adam Yaseen clearly remembers the
day in March when he came home from
high school and found an e-mail from the
National Security Language Initiative for
Youth (NSLI-Y). He was 16 years old and
in the 10th grade.
“I had my mom and little brother at
the computer before I opened the e-mail.
I crossed my fingers and clicked on it.
When I read the first sentence saying
that I was accepted to the program and
was going to China, I shot out of my
seat and ran around the house. I was so
excited. I couldn’t believe that my dream
had become a reality. I had wanted this to
happen since eighth grade!” said Yaseen.
This August, Yaseen will be one of 20
students from across the United States
who will travel to China, where they will
spend a year living and studying, with all
expenses paid.
This is part of the State Department’s
National Security Language Initiative for
Youth (NSLI-Y). It provides merit-based
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china
Adam Yaseen will be spending the next
school year in China. Photo by C. D’Mello
scholarships to United States high school
students and recent graduates interested
in learning Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin),
Hindi, Korean, Persian (Tajik), Russian
and Turkish during the summer and
academic year. This program aims at
sparking a life-long interest in foreign
languages and cultures and developing a corps of young Americans with
the necessary skills for international
dialogue, which can later be put to use
in the private, academic or government
sectors.
Of the 600 scholarships awarded to
students studying various languages this
year, only 24, including Yaseen, received
the year-long all-expenses-paid academic overseas immersion opportunity.
Yaseen has been studying Chinese at
the middle school and then at the high
school for more than three years. He is
semi-fluent in Chinese now.
“In seventh grade I took a semester
class called “introduction to foreign
languages.” I took six weeks each of
Spanish, German and Chinese, which
helped me choose the language that I
wanted to study,” said Yaseen.
He chose to study Chinese for two
reasons.
“First, my father is Arabic and that has
allowed me to experience parts of Eastern
culture since a young age. During my six
weeks of introduction to Chinese, I became curious about this other part of Eastern culture that I knew little about. I was
impressed by the calligraphy, the paintings
and the sound of the language. “Secondly,
I chose Chinese because both my parents
convinced me that it was the most valuable
language to learn due to China becoming a
global economic power. So in eighth grade,
I took Chinese 1, in ninth grade, Chinese
2, and in 10th grade, Chinese 3.”
It was while studying Chinese 1, that he
first heard about the NSLI-program from
his lao shi, or teacher, Jane-Na Chang. “At
that time I was still too young to apply
for the scholarship. During the fall of
10th grade I was finally old enough to
apply,” he said.
According to Yaseen, the selection
process for this program was long and
grueling and included an online application, several short essays and an interview.
“The scholarship seemed like such a long
shot at the time because the success rate is
below 10 percent, but now I am actually
going to China!” he said excitedly.
Yaseen was born in Cleveland and
moved from Seven Hills to Broadview
Heights when he was 12. He joined the
Brecksville-Broadview Heights School
system in the seventh grade. His favorite
classes are English and biology. He plays
soccer for the high school team and guitar in the high school Jazz Ensemble and
also participates in HUDDLE (Helping
us Develop Dedication, Leadership and
Enthusiasm) and Science Olympiad.
At this point, Yaseen is not sure about
what career he wants to pursue. But his
goals for this trip are certainly clear: “to
learn more about the world and become
fluent in Chinese.”
While in Beijing, he will live at a boarding school during the week and will have
four hours of Chinese language, history
and culture and an additional two hours
of electives of his choice. On the weekend,
he will live with a Chinese host family.
Yaseen is busy this summer getting ready
for his trip.
“Since I will not be taking math, science
or English while I’m in China, I am takThe Brecksville Magazine, August 2012
ing classes in Pre-calculus, Physics 1 and
Physics 2 at Cuyahoga Community College. I will work with my English teacher
via e-mail during the year.”
He is also practicing Chinese every
day and enjoying spending time with his
parents, Carolyn and Yaser, and his little
brother, Mark.
Yaseen is grateful to his Chinese language teacher Jane-Na Chang for being “an
amazing teacher” and his parents for being
very supportive. He will be in China from
Aug. 28, 2012 to June 30, 2013.
More information about the YSLI
program can be found at: nslifor
youth.org. ∞
Caregiver continued from page 33
Initially, Frank had to take safety precautions like putting extra locks on the
doors and a lock on the stove to make
sure she did not hurt herself. Anna went
through a phase of Sundowning – when
an Alzheimer’s patient feels the need
to leave. Frank said she would become
combative trying to get out of the house,
so he put her in the car and they drove
around for a few hours. Another time, she
asked for money every day, forgetting she
had asked previously. He said he found
out where she put the $20 he gave her
and recycled it.
“If you are the only caregiver, you become a prisoner of your home. Sometimes
there are days I do not speak to anyone all
day. She gave me two beautiful children
and helped care for our grandchildren.
My every minute is tuned into my wife.”
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his fingertips.
As far as the care itself, he explained,
“You cannot plan everything ahead. Her
situation changes day to day. Last year
and the year before she had big dips. Pay
attention and take cues from them (the
patient).”
A decline in her health two years ago
resulted in Anna being unable to walk.
She has a hospital bed in the bedroom
and Frank transitions her to a wheelchair
to eat and then to a recliner between
meals. Every morning an aide comes
from the Cleveland Clinic’s Palliative Care
Hospice Team and bathes and dresses
Anna. Twice a week a volunteer from the
team stays with Anna so Frank can run
errands. Her doctor even comes to the
house now that she is homebound. Every
other week a music therapist plays music
for her and a chaplain comes every two
weeks. A social worker is also on the team
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Music Is Instrumental in Students’ Lives
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In 2008 (l to r) Renée Bishai, Hannah Sterman, Margot Marincic and Michelle Williams performed in Ticket to Broadway. Ticket to Broadway is one of the fundraisers
the choir students can participate in to help off-set the cost of the New York trip.
by Kay Kerezy
A myriad of research exists that indicates that students involved in music
education perform better academically
than their nonmusical peers. More than
one third of Brecksville-Broadview
Heights High School students are involved in the music program. In addition to performing at school plays and
concerts high school choirs, bands and
orchestras often play in the community.
There are about 180 high school students in the choir, 120 in the orchestra;
285 in the marching band; and 260 in
concert band. Orchestra is initially offered in fourth grade and band in fifth.
Classes meet several times a week. At the
middle and high school, music classes
are held for one period a day, five days
a week. Some students participate in
multiple musical disciplines at the high
school. All high school music classes are
intertwined with performing, except a
class in music theory.
Michelle Williams, a 2009 graduate,
played piano, violin and sang in choir.
“Music was an extremely helpful pro36
gram and one of the best parts of high
school,” Williams said. “Even if you’re
not planning to go into music, music
has a ton of leadership opportunities.
The faculty was good with letting students take leadership roles. They never
talked down to us; they treated us like
we could handle responsibility. All of
my leadership experiences in high school
involved music.”
Williams added, “The summer after
my sophomore year we went on a twoweek tour of Europe. I don’t know what
I would have done with all my time if we
did not have these programs. If you perform on stage it gives you confidence.”
Williams, who graduated from Case
Western Reserve University with a
double major in biology and cognitive
science, will start medical school this fall
at The Ohio State University. She took
enough Advanced Placement classes to
eliminate one year of college and is working at the Cleveland Clinic this summer.
Kristen Camloh graduated in 2007 and
participated in choir and orchestra. She
said, “I remember Ms. Marsh bringing
Schools
strings instruments to an assembly and
I was so excited about getting to touch
the violin. They let you try each instrument to see how it feels. The very
first second I held the bow in my hand
and played the violin it was absolutely
magical.”
Camloh said she worked for months
for her audition for Chamber Orchestra. She said, “I remember opening the
envelope to find out that I made it into
Chamber and it was so fulfilling. I’ve
“The staff was genuinely
invested in our music
and academic success
and our success as a
person. The music program itself changed my
life for the better.”
Kristen Camloh
been gifted academically, but that was
the first time I had to work to achieve
something.”
“Music made me want to come to
school every day,” admitted Camloh.
“At a solo and ensemble contest I
received a one, which is a superior rating. I feel like I’m achieving something
every time I take the next musical step
forward. When I went to college I
watched my peers feel like they were
drowning and I said, ‘Wow, we played
this in high school.’”
“The staff was genuinely invested in
our music and academic success and
our success as a person,” she said. “The
music program itself changed my life
for the better. I don’t know where I
would be if I didn’t have the opportunities I had in high school.”
Camloh graduated from Bowling
Green State University with a degree
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in music education and just finished
her first year as a music teacher at Pearl
Academy. She added, “It is a brand
new school so I was able to design the
program. Next year I’m hoping to start
an orchestra.”
Jim Eder is at The Ohio State University studying music and plans to become a
professional opera singer. He played tuba
and was in Music in Motion (MIM),
COYO (Cleveland Orchestra Youth
Orchestra), the Contemporary Youth
Orchestra, the Cleveland Youth Wind
Symphony and choir. His senior year,
he was in the All State Honor’s Choir.
Eder believes that the spotlight on the
music program and its facilitators cannot be strong enough.
He said, “The faculty inspired me to
go on with what I’m doing now. They
are incredibly fantastic and helped
changed a lot of people’s lives. They
helped developed us as people and
that’s a rare quality – to teach us how
to be people.”
Renee Bishai, a 2009 graduate, is
double majoring in International Studies and French and minoring in Arabic
at Ohio State. Bishai was involved with
stage crew, choir and the drama club.
In her junior and senior years, she was
in MIM, as well as choir.
“It made me feel like a part of the
school, outside of being in class,” Bishai
said. “The music department was like
family because we were just there all
the time. The other students and the
music staff would always go above and
beyond. They always took an in interest in our lives whether it was musicrelated or not.”
Bishai added, “I had so many opportunities to be in leadership positions
and on stage, and it gave me a lot of
experience to communicate and work
with different types of people. It defined my high school experience. We
are lucky to have such a good program.”
The high school offers a variety of
music programs, including Freshman
Choir, A Capella Choir, Women’s
Choir, Madrigal Choir, Men’s Choir,
MIM, Concert Orchestra, String
Orchestra, Fiddle Club and Chamber
and Symphonic Orchestras. This fall
the non-marching band offerings will
be Symphonic Crimson, Symphonic
Gold and Wind Ensemble. A new band,
Concert Wind, is an auditioned group
that is the precursor to Wind Ensemble.
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Schools
Eleven Teachers Retired from BBHSCD
by Nancy Johnson
Eleven teachers are retiring from the
District (BBHSD) this year.
Debra Bernauer is leaving after more
than 36 years teaching kindergarten
through third grade at Chippewa School.
Bernauer said she decided to go into teaching at the age of 21 while working in the
rental office of government-subsidized
housing. Every day, a group of children
would come to visit her.
“I knew many of these children didn’t
have an adult in their lives that would take
the time to talk to them and listen to their
stories. I decided that I wanted to help kids
and make a difference in their lives.”
She said the best part of teaching was
“witnessing the excitement that a child feels
when all the pieces fall into place and (the
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child) begins reading. There is something
magical about that moment.”
Jean Fuller Crow is moving on after 25
years of teaching, 21 of which were spent
at BBHSD teaching high school math
with a focus on pre-calculus. Crow said
she enjoyed “the daily interaction with the
delightful young people in my classes and
the feeling of accomplishment when they
took ownership of the material.”
Crow’s son, Trayton, a 1991 graduate
of BBHHS and a 20-year veteran of the
military, is also retiring after four tours
in the Middle East and three tours in
South Korea.
“It will be nice to have him as a civilian
again,” Crow said.
Visual art educator Gail Schuplin began
her teaching career in 1977. She spent
seven years at the elementary level, teaching at Wallings, Hilton, Chippewa and
Highland, and 11 years at the junior high
level (now middle school.) She taught at
the old high school for two years before
moving on to the present high school,
where she has taught for the past 15 years.
“I feel honored to have worked with
so many incredibly talented students,”
Schuplin said. “I have been awestruck by
several gifted individuals. I will miss the
daily interaction with so many unique
individuals and keeping up with current
trends.”
Juanita Pariano has been a teacher for
more than 37 years. For the past nine
years, she taught German at BBHHS.
The highlights of her career include “the
success attained by so many of my former
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students; knowing that several former
students are now German teachers; the
caring, knowledgeable, dedicated colleagues with whom I’ve been associated;
and being named 2000-2001 Teacher of
the Year for the North Royalton Schools.”
Some of her memories include “staying in touch with many former students,
attending student extra-curricular activities and The “Blaskapell” (oom-pah-pah
band) at NRHS.”
After 35 years of teaching, Chuck Marusic is retiring. He spent 18 of those years
at Brecksville-Broadview Heights High
School, teaching technology education,
engineering computer assisted design
(CAD), woodworking and machining.
He coached high school and middle
school basketball for 23 years. He said
career highlights include beginning the
CAD program at BBHHS and helping
to design the lab at the new high school.
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He is proud to have had “some influence
on students going on to pursue careers in
engineering and architecture.”
Linda Spohn taught elementary school
children for 30 years in Chicago, Hudson
and Brecksville, where she spent 26 years
teaching kindergarten. She was drawn to
teaching when she “discovered that I liked
getting kids started on the right track and
that kindergartners are some of the finest
people I know.”
She is most proud of “the little successes,
no matter how minor, that I had with
students.”
Elaine Gladysz taught first, second and
third grades in the BBHSD for 39 years.
She also worked in reading intervention
and gifted education.
“The best part of teaching is working
with the students,” Gladysz said. “I have
memories to last a long time. I have also
been blessed to work with great people at
Highland Drive Elementary and Chippewa Elementary. I hope some day to
come back to the schools as a volunteer.”
Gayle Sokolowski devoted 33 years to
BBHSD, teaching physical education at
the high school and at Hilton Elementary.
“I am most proud of having a reputation
of being a good teacher in the eyes of so
many kids. They respect me, I respect
them. And, in the end, they enjoyed all
of the physical activities. One third-grade
student, upon hearing of my retirement,
sighed and said that she was sad I was
leaving because she wanted her future
children to have me as a teacher. What a
compliment!”
“I am most proud of
having a reputation
of being a good teacher
in the eyes of so
many kids.”
Elaine Gladysz
Sokolowski coached for about 13 years,
including the Bees gymnastic team, girls’
varsity and middle school track teams.
Sokolowski also raised $30,000 for the
American Heart Association through Jump
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Retiring teachers Bob Berg, Laura Englehart and Judy Niro were not available for
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Schools
BBHPSO Picks Six New ‘Friends’
by G. L. Rockey
The Brecksville-Broadview Heights Parent School Organization (BBHPSO) has
announced the newest “Friends” of PSO.
Current president of the BBHPSO,
Lila Tamulewicz, explained: “Each PSO
unit forms a Friend of the PSO ad hoc
committee. The ‘Friend’ of PSO is a recognition award given to any BrecksvilleBroadview Heights City School District
employee who over the past school year
who has gone above and beyond their job
description in support of the PSO, parents and students throughout the year.”
Named every year, honorees may only
receive the award once every 10 years.
All schools in the school district are
represented on the council and include
Chippewa, Highland Drive, Hilton,
Central, middle school and high school.
Along with the reasons they were chosen,
the six 2012 “Friends” of PSO are:
High School Community Awareness
and Prevention Association (C.A.P.A.)
Coordinator Kelly Lazar: The high
school’s PSO tries to pick a “Friend” who
serves the entire district, and Lazar was a
good fit as the head of the C.A.P.A. She
attends every PSO Council meeting to
give updates on C.A.P.A. programs and
has been a guest speaker for the high
school’s PSO, helping parents with concerns about drugs and alcohol.
Middle School physical education
teacher Maria Schneider: Schneider
served as the PSO’s “teacher liaison,”
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and offered to sign up for the duty
without even knowing what it entailed.
She quickly passed along information
from the PSO to the middle school staff.
Central School custodian Zelma
Chandler: Chandler is patient and always there for the PSO during evening
events. She really helped the rehearsals
for the Variety Show go smoothly as
more than 100 students and parents
filled the school.
Chippewa Principal Beverly Chambers: Chambers worked behind the
scenes to support the PSO, ensuring
the group’s success. She also loves the
students and really appreciates the staff
at Chippewa.
Highland Drive second-grade teacher
Kelly Boczulak: Boczulak is a member
of the PSO who attends many events
and is always willing to volunteer.
Hilton custodian Josh Tewell: Tewell
is always flexible when helping the PSO
get ready for events, addressing needs
and problems before even finishing his
regular work. He also has a “fun loving
personality,” which he showed off by
dressing up for Halloween.
Educational excellence is their goal,
Tamulewicz said. “The PSO’s purpose is
to support the schools and aid students
in the district by providing support
for student’s educational, recreational
and social needs, and to promote open
communication between parents, administration, teachers and staff.”
Tamulewicz is serving in her second
year as BBHCSPSO Council president.
Presidents typically serve a two-year
term. She also served as the second vice
president of the PSO Council, PSO
president of Chippewa, and president
of the Brecksville-Broadview Heights
Preschool Mothers’ Club.
Membership in units of the PSO is
open to parents and/or legal guardians
of students currently enrolled in the
District, administration, teachers and
staff of the district. “Generally, anyone
with an interest in the school system
and/or involved in the BBH City
School district is welcome to join the
PSO,” Tamulewicz said. Dues are $5
per person. ∞
Sports
Lady Tigers Take Division 1
GAASA Spring Championship
The undefeated Tigers U-14 girls soccer team from the
Brecksville-Broadview Heights Soccer program (BBHS) defeated at the time an undefeated Perry United 1-0. Natalie
Fader had the game-winning goal with a crossing shot from 30
yards out with 15 minutes left in the game. It was a physical,
well-played game by both teams.
The team members are: Jaclyn Audino, Sarah Bailey, Kira
Camino, Natale DeNigris, Natalie Fantozzi, Catrina Engel,
Samantha Maslowski, Casey Thomas, Erica Gicei, Stephanie
Gwiazda, Natalie Fader, Jessica Jaramillo, Victoria Miduri,
Rachael Turkovich, Sydney Bennett, Anna Chalkley, and
Marissa Wojtala. The team is supported by coaches Frank
Fantozzi, Asa Beard and Les Gicei.
Coach Gicei said, “This game cap-off a great season for the
girls. The entire Division 1 improved this spring and each
game was a challenge. Many people do not appreciate how
hard it is to go undefeated during a season. The girls won
the GAASA championship last fall against Perry United and
knew it would be a great game. The girls played team-oriented
soccer with a very stout defensive front. The girls had a lot
of fun throughout the season and that is what counts. Many
long-term relationships were forged during the 2011-12
season. It also helps that we have very supportive parents.” ∞
Wildfires Win Bear Brawl
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The Brecksville Wildfire U12 travel baseball team won the North
royalton Bear Brawl Tournament at the end of June. They beat
the Strongsville Stallions in the semi-finals by a score of 6-5 and
bested Olmsted Falls in the finals by a score of 7-6. Team members include Clay Anderson, Zach Barther, Jim Carcioppolo, Joe
Carter, Trevor Denning, Michael Graham, Kevin McSweeney,
Kyle Stefanski, Danny Strenk, Nick Walcutt and Sam Wiglusz.
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by Nancy Johnson
Steak burritos With
black bean Mango Salad
During the hot days of August, enjoy this
south-of-the-border dish. Start marinating
the steak the night before. This recipe calls
for a sirloin tip steak, although flank or hanger steak would also work.
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp ground coriander seeds
1 ½ tsp brown sugar
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp sea salt
freshly ground pepper, to taste
¼ cup soy sauce
¼ cup olive oil
1 sirloin tip steak, about 1 ½ pounds
Warm tortillas
Burrito condiments: sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes,
shredded lettuce, hot pepper sauce
In a baking dish, combine chili powder,
coriander, sugar, garlic powder, salt, pepper,
soy sauce and olive oil. Add steak, turning it
several times to coat. Cover, refrigerate and
marinate overnight.
Remove steak from marinade. Discard
marinade.
Grill or broil 5 to 6minutes per side or until medium rare. Tent with foil on a cutting
board and let rest five minutes. Slice thinly
across the grain. Serve with warm tortillas,
burrito condiments and Black Bean and
Mango Salad. Serves four.
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In the winter, when mango is expensive,
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crisp romaine lettuce.
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 mango, peeled and diced
1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and
minced
1 clove garlic, minced
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½ tsp salt
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August lilies Are Hostas
by Kathie vandevere
In Northeast Ohio, just about the
time most day lilies and regal lilies have
stopped blooming, the August lilies or
hostas begin. At least this was the theory
when they were called August lilies in the
first half of the last century. With climate
change and different weather patterns, it is
anybody’s guess when these stately plants
will bloom in 2012.
Hostas, native to Asia, were named for
Austrian botanist Nicolaus Thomas Host,
the personal physician to the Holy Roman
Emperor and director of the Austrian
Botanical Garden in the early 1800s.
Hostas are herbaceous (they appear to
die to the earth when the cold weather
begins) perennials (plants that regrow
every spring) that rise from rhizomes
(horizontal underground stems) that grow
in clumps. The plants can range in size
from a little under four inches wide by
three inches high to larger than six feet
across and four feet high. The variegation
of the leaves makes hostas a good choice
for color in the shade garden. The flowers
have no scent and range in color from
white to pink to lavender.
The first plant to be marketed widely
in the last century and still considered
a highly treasured plant today is Hosta
plantaginea. The tall stems of white nodding blossoms produce the fragrance.
It is the only fragrant hosta. This is the
Chinese native plant that most of our
grandmothers used in their shady borders
Another widely-used species is Hosta
sieboldiana, a native of Japan, named
for Philipp Franz von Siebold, a German
physician who discovered it while establishing a medical school for the Japanese
in the early 19th century. This species
features a bluish looking color in its leaves
caused by a waxy (glaucous) surface. Some
plants have been hybridized, creating over
3,000 cultivars of this popular plant with
white, gold and several shades of green
integrated in their leaves.
In Japan and the Far East, hostas provide
not only beautiful gardens, but also a frequent food delicacy. In the United States,
it is the deer and slugs who consider these
plants an important part of their diet. Distracting deer requires a rigorous schedule
of spraying every two weeks, alternating
the formulas every third or fourth application. The ultimate solution is a deer
fence at least seven feet high, but in many
instances this is impractical. The slugs are
a different case. They seem to prefer beer
to hosta or other greens. A simple solution is to place saucers of beer around the
plants to be protected and collecting the
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Options for Removing bees from a building
by Alan Travers
When a group of honeybees leave their
colony to find a new home, they are called
a swarm. Once they find a place to call
their new home and start building comb,
they are called a colony.
If that place is in a hollow tree, it usually
is not a problem. However, if that place
is a building, such as your house, it can
become a major problem.
There are generally three ways to deal
with a colony of honeybees in your house:
a cutout, a trap out or spraying with
insecticide.
Cutout
A cutout is just what it sounds like.
The colony is exposed by cutting and
removing the surface covering it (wall,
ceiling, roof, etc.). The bees are vacuumed into a box using a beevac. The
comb is removed, with brood comb
being put into frames and placed into
a hive box.
The bees are then transferred from the
beevac into the hive box that contains
the brood comb and left on site until
evening. That gives the bees time to
orient to their new home, and returning foragers to adjust to the change.
After dark, when the bees are all in
the new hive, they are relocated by the
beekeeper.
Trap Out
A trap out is performed when a cutout
is not possible, practical or desired by
the homeowner. The colony entrance is
located, and all other possible entrance
points are sealed off with silicone caulk.
A screen cone is fashioned and placed
over the entrance and attached. This
creates a way for the bees to exit the
hive, but not able to get back in. After
a day or two, they will not try to return
to their original home.
Once all the existing brood emerges as
adult bees and exit the original hive, the
queen and few remaining workers will
abscond and leave the area. This takes
an additional three to four weeks. After
there is no sign of bees leaving the cone
or trying to get back in for a few days,
the cone is removed.
Since 1980
Spraying With insecticides
The exterminator will come out, spray
insecticide into the entrance and maybe
drill several holes and apply more insecticides through them. The visible results
are usually quite dramatic. Hundreds
or thousands of bees will die, and the
homeowner thinks the problem is solved.
This is what really happens when this
option is used: The outermost combs
block most of the pesticide from entering the nest. Many but not nearly all
the bees will die. The queen is almost
never killed because she is not usually
near the entrance. The remaining bees
will simply expand or move the colony
deeper into the structure and find or
make another entrance point.
To find a beekeeper who does removals,
contact your county beekeepers’ association or go online to Bees-on-the-Net.
com. After you consult with someone
about your particular circumstance, you
can decide which option is right for you.
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Integrated STEM Learning is Important in Elementary School
Luke Miller and Tim Wilczewski, both
entering fifth grade at Central School
in Brecksville, put the finishing touches
on the robot they created in the LEGO®
Robotics TECHie Camp at CVCC in June.
CVCC offered the camps in partnership
with Tech Corp. Campers participated in
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to increase their interest in technology, as
well as provide an opportunity for creative
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by Nanci Coleman,
CVCC Community Liaison
“There exists a passion for comprehension,
just as there is a passion for music. That
passion is rather common in children, but
gets lost in most people.” – Albert Einstein
Traditionally, elementary school students are taught math and science as separate subjects. Integrating these subjects as
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) capitalizes on the natural curiosity and creativity of young children by
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As the students ultimately pursue careers, they will draw on the important
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From
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Keeping Kids Healthy
by Stella Moga Kennedy
Childhood obesity has reached epidemic proportions in the U.S. The power
lies in our choices. We decide what we
put in our grocery carts. The problem is
complicated, but the solution is simple.
First and foremost, offer children good
food that tastes good and take away the
processed food that contains corn syrup,
bleached white flour, genetically modified
crops and food dyes.
The second part of the solution is for
schools and child care centers to build
facilities with indoor and outdoor play
areas where the children can run free and
play. Furnish the indoor playgrounds with
treadmills and climbing equipment that
is age appropriate. Creating spaces for
gross motor play and training the staff
to teach the children different exercise
routines like yoga and fun games shifts
the preschool obesity problem towards a
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Imagine a child care center with indoor
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Stella Moga Kennedy Every child deserves
to be brought up in a healthy environment. As parents looking for child care,
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exercise as part of their curriculum and
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We live in the greatest country where
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Mrs. Stella Moga Kennedy is the founder,
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She has a master’s degree in education and
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do dentists Have X-Ray vision?
by Arlene J. Coloma, d.d.S., M.S.
Dentists use X-rays to diagnosis a multitude of dental issues such as dental injuries
and diseases, tooth placement and eruption, orthodontic needs and tooth decay.
Because your child’s mouth and teeth are
growing and changing, dental X-rays are
necessary to keep up with dental conditions or problems.
Dental radiographs are taken only after
careful review of a child’s medical and
dental history. The Academy of Pediatric
Dentistry recommends taking X-rays every
six months to help detect changes in a
child’s mouth and dental needs.
Children are more susceptible to dental
decay since they tend to consume more
sugary foods and beverages than adults,
which in turn can lead to developing
cavities. Since teeth can sometimes be very
close together and, contrary to popular
belief, dentists do not have X-ray vision,
the only way to detect a cavity between the
teeth is to have an X-ray.
Some parents question why their child
needs dental X-rays.
Dental X-rays are
preventative measures that help dentists stay one step
ahead of decay or
other dental probDr. Arlene J. Coloma lems. Without dental X-rays or X-ray
vision, dentists are unable to see what is
occurring between the teeth and below the
gum line; thus, they cannot give the quality of care that is expected and warranted.
Many parents worry about X-ray exposure. Dental professionals are particularly
careful when it comes to minimizing X-ray
exposure to a child. Lead aprons are a preventative measure, which help to eliminate
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From
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expertS
The Truth About basement Finishing
by Gayle Rusk
A finished basement will increase the
living space in your home at a fraction
of the cost of constructing a new addition, all the while increasing the value
of your home.
But before investing any money into
remodeling your basement, you should
make sure your basement is in good
condition and properly prepared.
If your basement has leaks, cracks or
other shortcomings, it could cause a
whole lot of damage to your newly finished basement. You do not want your
basement to get wet, but if it does, you
do not want it to get ruined.
The truth of the matter is that almost
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The question is: when?
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To prepare your basement for finishing, first, keep it dry. Sweat the little
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can also cause problems. A wet or damp
basement is unsuitable for finishing.
This moisture will
get into the building material and
cause mold, mildew,
Gayle Rusk
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From
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The Weight of Air Can Affect Comfort
by Tom Olecki
Ever wonder why your basement is cooler than your main floor and the second
floor is always warmer? Many customers
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more ductwork to the second floor or
blame leaks in the basement ductwork as
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While the above reasons might be the
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The fact is 60-degree air is 4 percent
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begins to fall to the floor. It will continue
to fall all the way to the basement. Likewise as the sun heats your home, the air
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Secrets to Silky, Shiny Hair
by Chelsea Cerveny
Q. My hair used to be shiny, now it
seems lifeless. Why is that and what can
I do about it?
– Joyce from Bath
A. Joyce, you sound frustrated and I
do not blame you. Let’s cut to the chase,
there are a number of reasons this may
have occurred:
1. Toxins from the environment
2. Chemical over-processing
3. Use of thermal tools
4. Heredity
5. Age (unfortunately)
We can help you restore the shine with
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The product is not for everyone, so talk
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Brooklyn Hts. Cemetery Association............ 47
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From
the
expertS
Check Your Roof: it is Algae Season
by Mike Palubiak
There is a right way and a wrong
way to remove ugly black algae from
your roof.
When it comes to unexpected guests,
few are as unwanted as Gloeocapsa
Magma, a destructive airborne algae
that eat your roof and leave a hideous
black streak behind. Many homeowners, startled by the sudden appearance
of ugly black streaks on their roof
assume the culprit is jet fuel, dirt or
decaying leaves. What concerns people
at first is that it ruins the look of their
house but what is
a lot worse is that
it will substantially
shorten the life of
your roof.
That is because
Gloeocapsa Magma
love to snack on the
limestone aggregate
filler that manufacturers add to their
Mike Palubiak
asphalt shingles
for weight. The algae eat away at the
limestone and eventually root into the
shingle, creating further deterioration.
The streaking occurs when rain washes
the algae spores down the roof, where
they continue to attach themselves.
Some people have made the mistake
of power washing to blast the stains off
their roof. That is the last thing you
want to do. When you use high pressure
on an asphalt shingle roof, you chip off
the small granules that are part of the
shingle. That only elevates the damage
done by the algae and significantly
shortens the life of your shingles. You
will find yourself buying a new roof a
lot sooner than you should be.
The best solution is a low-pressure
soft wash that applies an algaecide to
the shingles. It kills 100 percent of the
algae, removes 100 percent of the stain
and prevents the algae from coming
back. Once Gloeocapsa Magma invade
your roof, it can take up to two years for
visible damage to occur. Even though
you cannot see them, they may already
be doing damage.
Mike Palubiak is the owner of Perfect
Power Wash. His company uses safe pressure washing technology, biodegradable
cleansers and rinsing agents, designed
not only to clean, but to enhance your
home’s exterior and assist in protecting it
from future dirt and mildew growth. Call
Perfect Power Wash for a no obligation
estimate at 1-800-311-8360. For information, visit perfectpowerwash.net. ∞
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From
the
expertS
What’s best? Pavers vs. Stamped Concrete
by Jeff Rak
When you start dreaming about creating a backyard living area one question
that might come to mind is should we
use pavers or stamped concrete?
Let’s start out by explaining the difference between the two. Pavers are a
product that is man made in a controlled
environment. Making pavers this way
insures that they are uniform in size,
shape and color. Pavers are made by
compressing concrete in molds, which
makes them at least three times harder
than stamped concrete. Another benefit
of pavers is that the color is throughout
the paver not just on the surface. Pavers
come in a large variety of sizes, shapes,
colors, textures and styles.
Naturally...
the finest crafted
outdoor living
spaces.
and
reations
Landscaping, Inc.
440-748-2500
www.landcreationslandscaping.com
Design and installation
of pavers and finely
crafted natural stone
patios, water elements,
accent lighting and
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sustainable planting plans
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reations
Landscaping, Inc.
Stamped concrete is just what it
sounds like. The concrete is colored
with a base color. Then it is installed in a
similar fashion as regular concrete. Once
the concrete is
smoothed out a
colored powder
is applied which
adds addition
s u r f a c e c o l o r.
Then a template
is pressed into the
wet concrete to
create the final
texture. Once the
concrete is set up
Jeff Rak
it is sealed.
I usually recommend pavers if you plan
on staying in your house more than five
years. Pavers will outlast stamped concrete and will look better longer. Pavers
will give your yard a more traditional
and classy look. If you have a problem
with your patio it is easy and fast to fix. A
paver patio can cost a little more up front
but the investment will last for years.
Stamped concrete in most cases will
cost less up front. You will still have
choices in color, style and texture. But
once a crack develops it is almost impossible to fix. Both products have pros and
cons. Do your research, then call us and
we can help you decide what is best for
your situation.
Jeff Rak is the president of Land Creations
Landscaping, a design/build firm in Columbia Station that specializes in creating outdoor
living spaces, planting, water features and
lighting. Jeff is a graduate of Ohio State University with a degree in landscape design and
horticulture and is an Ohio certified nursery
technician. Contact him at 440-748-2500
or [email protected], or
visit www.landcreationslandscaping.com. ∞
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Cuyahoga Valley Republicans
The Cuyahoga Valley Republicans (CVR)
will meet on Wednesday, July 25 at 7 p.m.,
at the Brecksville Community Center, 1
Community Dr. in Brecksville. Presentation and discussion topics at this meeting
will include Protecting Our Borders and
National Sovereignty. Special guests will
be announced closer to the meeting date.
The CVR is an independent, nonprofit
organization with 600-plus members
dedicated to promoting individual freedom and limited government through the
electoral process. It is part of a network of
more than 5,000 conservative grassroots
activists in northeast Ohio. Guests are always welcome to attend, and becoming a
CVR member is easy to do by signing up at
the meetings. Annual dues are $10.
Visit cuyahogavalleygop.com for further
information. ∞
Area Churches Welcome You
Brecksville United Church of Christ
23 Public Square, at intersection of 21 & 82
440-526-4364; Dave Shackle, Pastor. Mail to:
[email protected]; www.Brecksvilleucc.org;
Sunday worship, 10 a.m. Children welcome in
worship. Church school follows pastor’s “Word
with Young Worshipers.” Wheelchair accessible.
Open & Affirming and Just Peace Church.
Brecksville United Methodist Church
65 Public Square (Rt. 21 & Rt. 82) Brecksville 440526-8938, Rev. Clark Stein, pastor. A community
of faith, worship & fellowship. Worship services
at 8:45 and 11:15 a.m., Christian Education for all
ages 10 a.m., with infant and toddler childcare.
Summer Sunday worship service June-Aug., 10
a.m. and casual outdoor service at 8:30 a.m., call
for details or visit www.brecksvilleumc.com.
St. Basil the Great Catholic Church
8700 Brecksville Rd., Brecksville
440-526-1686, www.basilthegreat.org. A community of faith united by love for Jesus Christ,
using their gifts to spread the good news. Youth
Ministry, bible study, family focused ministries,
small groups and outreach to the poor. Mass
Sat. 5 p.m. Sun. – 7:30, 9:00, 10:30, noon and 5:30
p.m. Youth Mass.
Richfield Bible Baptist Church
Meets at the Richfield Holiday Inn Express,
5171 Brecksville Rd. Phone: 330-659-6561;
Website: http://bbc.mapleknoll.us . Pastor Alfred
B. Davis, Sunday School: 10 a.m.; Sunday Morning Worship: 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Worship: 6
p.m.; Friday Bible Study: 7 p.m. Radio Program:
Late Night Live with Pastor Al, Sundays at 11 p.m.
on AM 1220 WHKW
Community of Hope Lutheran Church
(LCMS)
Worship Sat. 5:30p.m. and Sun. 9 & 10:45 a.m. at
4470 Oakes Rd., Brecksville, in Blossom Hill Complex. Nursery care, Modern Worship, Children’s
Ministry; 440-792-4700, www.cohchurch.com
St. Joseph Byzantine Catholic Church
8111 Brecksville Rd., Brecksville. 440-526-1818.
Fr. Bruce Riebe. Prayer line 440-526-6464.
www.stjoebyz.com. Liturgy: 4 p.m. Saturday,
10 a.m. Sunday. Handicap accessible. “Living the
Word of Christ Together.”
The Friends Church
8645 Avery Rd., Broadview Hts., 440-526-3184,
e-mail: [email protected]. Pastor Chad
DeWeerd. Sun. Worship (Sunday School) 9 &
10:45 a.m. Ministries on Wed. 6:45 p.m. All Ages.
Celebrate & grow through uplifting music, practical messages, building relationships, support
& small groups, community outreach & familyfocused ministries & activities. Radio ministry
- WHK 1220 AM; Sat. 11:30 a.m./Sun 7 a.m.
St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church
9549 Highland Dr. 440-526-9865.
www.stmatthewsbrecksville.org. Sunday worship
- 8:30 and 10 a.m. Christian education for all ages
following the 10 a.m. service. Nursery for toddlers,
10 a.m. to noon. Wheelchair accessible.
Cuyahoga Valley Church
5055 E. Wallings Rd., Broadview Hts. 440-746-0404
www.cvconline.org, www.sevenoseven.com.
Sundays: 8:15, 9:30, 11:30; Saturdays: 5:30 “707”
for ages 18-30+, 7:07 p.m. Fresh insights to
Biblical truths in friendly, casual and energized
atmosphere. Fun learning experiences for kids.
Triune Lutheran Church
4810 W. Mill Rd., Broadview Hts., 440-526-3676.
triunelutheran.org David Kukelhan, Pastor.
Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Saturday 5 p.m. Praise
Service with live music, Multi-generational, relaxed and casual. Come learn, renew & rejuvenate
in Christian Worship. Wheelchair accessible. Hall
for rent. We Welcome – We Worship – We Witness
Independence Presbyterian Church
6624 Independence Square, 216-524-6307
Worship: 10:30 a.m., family friendly, child
care; Christian Ed., all ages: 9:15 a.m. Summer
worship 10 a.m. We’re family centered,
community concerned, focused on faith,
outreach, world needs. Celebrating 175 yrs.,
Leroy Ford, Pastor. [email protected]
Christ the Redeemer Lutheran Church
9201 Brecksville Rd., Brecksville, 440-526-2303,
www.crlcbrecksville.org, Randy O’Donnell, Pastor.
Summer Service hours Sat. 5 p.m., Sun. 8 & 9:30
a.m. Outdoor Worship on the 3rd Sunday of the
month at 9:30 a.m. Communion served at each
service. Wheelchair accessible. Children welcome
in worship. Nursery available at 9:30 a.m. service.
TOPS OH 2214 Brecksville
TOPS Club (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
meets every Tuesday, at 6 p.m., at Chippewa Place, Activity Room located at 7005
Stadium Dr. in Brecksville. Visitors of all ages
are always welcome for any meeting and the
first meeting is free.
TOPS Club, Inc. is an affordable, nonprofit,
weight-loss support and wellness education
organization with thousands of associate
chapters in the United States and Canada.
Members learn about nutrition, portion
control, food planning, exercise, motivation
and more at weekly meetings. For details, call
Laurene Neval at 216-832-1106. ∞
Chippewa Garden Club
Members of the Chippewa Garden Club
will have a monthly meeting on July 24,
from 7 to 9 p.m., in the Brecksville City Hall
Community Room. The event is free and the
topic is flower design. All are welcome and
refreshments will be served. ∞
Assumption Academy
Preparing Our Children
Today for the Future
Assumption Academy exists to work cooperatively with
the Church & Parents to nurture the spiritual, physical,
mental and emotional well being of children, while
providing them with a quality Catholic education.
Register NOW for
2012-13 School Year!
Open House
Friday, August 24, 2012,
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
• Integrating Catholic values with high quality education
• AM Preschool - 3-year-old program and 4-year-old program
• PM Pre-K - Monday-Friday
• Grades K - 8, with full day Kindergarten
• Average Ratio of Teacher and Students is 1:22
• Daily Religion Lessons and Weekly Masses
• Departmental Education for Grades 5 -8,
including Spanish
• State-of-the-Art Computer Lab and Science Lab
• Internet, SMARTBoards & Edline
• Enrichment Program &
Accelerated Reading & Math Programs
• Full Cafeteria with National
School Lunch Program
• Early Bird and Extended
Care Program
• A full array of Extracurricular
Activities
• Successful entrance into
High Schools of choice
www.assumptionacademy.org
Assumption Academy
9183 Broadview Road
Broadview Heights, Ohio 44147
440-526-4877
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SERVICE DIRECTORY
asphalt paving
mid Ohio asphalt & concrete
Free Estimates. Reasonable Prices
Seal Coating, Driveways, Parking Lots
Patching & Concrete. Licensed-BondedInsured 330-467-1378 or 330-963-4165
Buckeye Surface Maintenance
Asphalt, seal coating, crack filling,
line striping. Parking lots/driveways.
Licensed, Bonded, Insured. Angie's List.
Free estimate 216-328-1322
BEAUTY SALONS
FUTURE DIRECTIONS
Jeffrey Joseph Hair Design
Open 7 Days – Including Sunday
Appointments preferred but not necessary.
8917 Brecksville Rd. 440-526-5660
Cemetery
Brooklyn Hts. Cemetery Assn.
and Memorial Abbey Mausoleum
4700 Broadview Rd, Cleveland 44109
216-351-1476
Chimney Cleaning/Repair
Western Valley Chimney Service
Cleaning - Repairs - Chimney Caps
Top quality professional services.
All services performed by owner.
30 years experience. 330-659-9000
Cleaning
R & R WHITE GLOVE KLEANING
Spring Clean-up & General Cleaning.
Residential & Offices. References, Ins./
Bonded. Est. in 1998. 440-888-1990
Firehouse cleaning services
Variety of home cleaning programs. Free inhome estimates. Locally owned/operated
since 2001. Bonded, insured. 330-665-3913,
www.firehousecleaningservices.com
Concrete Work
Sal’s Concrete Co. 440-746-9788
All Types of Concrete Work. Color Stamped
Concrete, Driveways, Walks, Patios, Parking Lots.
A+ BBB Member. No Subcontractors.
Licensed, Bonded, Insured. Sals-Landscaping.com
Wave Concrete and Water Proofing
Colored/Stamped Concrete, Driveways,
Patios, Walks, Basement Waterproofing,
Repair, Downspouts & Drain tile.
Call for a Free Estimate. 216-376-3700
SAMARTANO CONCRETE & ASPHALT
Driveways - Decorative Stamping - Parking Areas
Asphalt Patching - Seal Coating - Crack Filling
Free Estimates
330-659-6607
www.samartanoconcrete.com
Carmen & Sons Concrete
Driveways, patios, colored/stamped concrete
and commercial work. BBB and Angie's List
member. Licensed/bonded. Veteran owned.
www.carmenandsons.com 440-838-0463
T.L.Girdler Construction
"Your Home Improvement Is Our Passion"
Color/Stamped Concrete Drives, Patios & Walks
Foundation Waterproofing Experts.
Free Estimates – Tom 440-310-3390
CAMPEA & SONS 440-237-0700
Superior Quality & PRO Work at Everyday
Discount Prices! Driveways, Patios, Parking
Lots, Foundation Repairs, Basement Waterproofing, Lic/Ins, 35 Yrs Experience, Free Est.
330-225-5114 www.campeaandsons.com
Fortuna Funeral Home
Family owned and operated.
Traditional, preplanning and cremation options.
7076 Brecksville Road
Independence 216-520-7335
Handyman
Handy Home Services 440-241-1127
Brecksville Resident! We do the small jobs:
Painting, plumbing, electrical, wallpaper installation, tile repairs, tile installation, window washing,
power washing, deck sealing. Let us help you.
Rzonca Construction
"The Deck and Patio Experts"
For Easy Care Outdoor Living
330-659-4427 or 1-888-659-DECK (3325)
www.rzoncaconstruction.com
Drywall repairs
Interior Drywall Design
Hanging, Drywall Finishing,
Repairs and Painting.
Broadview Heights resident.
Call Mike at 440-230-9495 or 216-952-2551
ElectricaL
Tim's Custom Electric, Inc.
Residential & light commercial
Remodeling, basements, generators,
panel upgrades, landscape lighting.
Richfield resident, Lic. #37393, 440-785-0862
Heating and Cooling
CERTIFIED HEATING & AIR
440-546-1139
Service & Installation - Freon Recovery
10% Senior Discount - 24 Hour Service
Lisco Heating & cooling inc.
Sales and Service
12608 State Rd., North Royalton
440-237-1777
ARP Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.
Sales and Service
440-838-4204
www.arpheating.com
J C Mack Heating & Cooling LLC
Residential & Commercial Sales & Service
Established in 1954. 440-526-7777
Home Improvement
Pinnacle Building & Contractors
Designer of additions,
kitchens, baths & basements.
Licensed/bonded/insured
440-838-5698
Insurance
Dennis Insurance Agency Inc.
3505 E. Royalton Rd.
Broadview Hts., OH 440-526-5700
Mention this ad for
Landscaping
Sal’s Landscaping Co.
Landscape design & install., shrubs, trees,
retaining walls, seed lawns, sprinkler
systems, brick paver patios, colored
stamped concrete. Sal: 440-746-9788
www.BroadviewMiniStorage.com
Sunshine Landscaping, Inc.
Removal & install., beds, trees, mulch,
seed & sod, irrigation systems, retaining walls,
fertilization, clean-ups, lawn maintenance.
440-838-1462, Cell 216-695-2184.
HALF
OFF
first month’s rent!
Med
Center
Rt. 82
I-77
We Are
Here
Postal Dr.
Serving the
community
since 1998!
Broadview Rd.
Email: [email protected]
440-546-1000
FAULHABER FUNERAL HOME
7915 Broadview Road
Broadview Heights 440-526-7315
Woodland Deck Company
Escape to your own private backyard paradise.
Call us to start your deck, pergola,
or sunroom. 888-401-0150
or visit us at woodlanddeck.com
Special Offer!
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Vodrazka funeral home
Independence
216-524-3900
General Contractors
Dun-Rite Home Improvement
Residential contractor. New construction,
additions, windows, siding, gutters, roofing.
Licensed, Bonded, Insured.
Financing available. 330-650-5322
Celebrating 15 Years!
9100 Postal Dr. • Broadview Hts.
FUNERAL HOME
NOSEK AND SONS
440-526-6050
Brecksville
decks and patios
Custom Decks By Klassic 330-468-3476
Wood or low maintenance materials available.
Free in-home estimates. Attention to finished
details. Licensed, bonded, insured. BBB members. Visit us online www.klassicdecks.com
We offer a clean, friendly secure facility
with great service & everyday low prices!
Broadview
Mini-Storage
Flooring
INTERIOR FINISHES, Abbey Carpet of N. Royalton
Carpet - Ceramic Tiles - Hardwood - Vinyl
Laminate - Area Rugs - Window Fashions
9591 York Alpha Dr., Suite 1, N. Royalton
440-237-8120.
Post
Office
3/4 Mile
Located on Postal Drive
(behind the Broadview
Heights Post Office)
just off State Rte 82,
3 4
/ mile west of I-77
Office Open 9am to 5pm, Tuesday - Saturday
Wave Landscape Development Co.
Complete Landscape construction,
installation & maintenance services.
Over 20 yrs. exp.
Call for free estimate – 216-376-3700
SERVICE DIRECTORY
Nature's Lawn-n-Shrub Care
Mowing, complete landscape maintenance,
shrub & tree installation, mulch, spring cleanups, professional service, fully insured.
Call for free estimate. 888-532-2244
Rosa Landscaping, Inc. 216-328-8922
Owner always on site. Member of Ohio
Landscape Association since 1986.
Commercial/Residential.
www.rosalandscaping.com
MAINTENANCE MASTERS
Lawn Maintenance & Fertilizer Programs
Landscaping Makeovers, Mulch Applications
Local – Licensed – Insured
Call 330-715-1322, Visit M-Masters.com
Lawn Maintenance
Rice's Landscaping
Weekly service, spring cleanup,
mulching, bed edging, shrub trimming,
landscape maintenance & renovation.
440-582-7669.
Complete Lawn & Yard Service LLC
Landscape maintenance, mowing, mulching,
shrub trimming & pruning, clean-ups,
aeration, installations, hauling. Fully Insured.
Call 216-581-9103, [email protected]
Masonry
Raffin Construction
Specializing in masonry, steps,
chinmey tuckpointing, cultural stone,
concrete, waterproofing,
20 years + experience. 440-773-9198
Moving Companies
JONES DELIVERY & MOVING 330-434-7707
Licensed residential & piano mover since 1953.
Specializing in white glove delivery of pianos,
safes & hot tubs. Bath resident owned/operated.
BBB & Angie's list rated. PUCO 507220
M.R. Plank Roofing
Family owned & operated. Licensed,
Bonded & Insured. Financing available.
330-929-1785 or 1-800-457-8209
Rice's Landscaping
Tree & shrub removal, brush chipping,
lawn maintenance. In service for 24 years,
Fully Insured. 440-582-7669.
Snow Removal
Steve's Snow Plowing Service
Residential and Commercial, Very Dependable
Service, Local Resident for 30 Years. Also
available: kiln dried hardwood firewood
216-376-6676, www.stevessnowplowing.com
Stelmak, Inc.
Broadview Hts. Based Tree Professionals.
Removals, Pruning, and Stump Grinding.
Honest Estimates with Trusted Results.
Insured. Discounts Avail. 440-838-4918
storage space/U-Haul Rentals
BROADVIEW MINI STORAGE
Broadview U-Haul
440-546-1000
Inside and outside storage
Local and one-way truck and trailer rentals.
Behind Broadview Hts. Post Office off Rt. 82.
swimming Pools
Moonlight Pools
Pool openings and closings. Full Service
Underground leaks and repairs.
Fiberglassing and liner replacement.
330-278-2685 www.moonlightpools.net
Tree Service
Beckler’s tree care
Removal, Planting, Stumps, Trimming,
Cabling, Firewood, Deep Root Feed/
Fertilizing. Insured. Free estimates.
440-878-0384
Holt Family Tree Care LLC
Certified Arborist on staff.
Pruning, Removals, Free Estimates.
Call 440-546-5700.
Fully insured. www.holttreecare.com
Waterproofing
Ace Basement Waterproofing
Specialize in basement waterproofing &
structural repair. Done from the outside.
No sump pumps. Family owned/operated.
Free est. 440-582-4850 or 440-237-3373
PB&C Waterproofing
Structural repairs. Certified,
backed by manufacturer’s
warranty. Certified sewer
installer. 440-838-5698
Windows/Doors
Weatherseal
Windows, Doors, Siding, Roofing.
High quality, low prices.
Windows starting at $159 installed.
330-920-4494
To advertise in the
Service Directory
call 330-659-0303
PAINTING/STAINING/Wallpapering
Showcase Painting & Decorating Inc.
Painting & staining. Water damage & drywall
repair. Wall coverings. 2-story foyers.
Power washing. 32 yrs. exp. Handyman repairs.
Insured. Sr. discounts. 440-877-1009
CERTAPRO PAINTERS
Residential, Commercial, Interior, Exterior.
Paint, Stain, Faux. Wallpaper & Removal.
Winter discount - 15% off labor. Free Written
Estimates. Bonded & Insured. 440-746-0000
Piano Lessons
Piano Studio
440-526-1238
Register for private piano lessons. Ages 5 & up,
including adults. Brecksville area. Experienced
BW Conservatiory Graduate. Active member of
CPTO, NEOMTA, OMTA and MTNA.
PLUMBING
BARTU PLUMBING
Repairs, Remodeling, Drain Cleaning,
Hot Water Tanks. Residential/Commercial.
Licensed and Insured, OH Lic. #19447.
330-659-3678 or 440-669-3197
Brecksville Plumbing - 8584 Riverview
Master plumbers since 1942. We can fix
any plumbing or drain problem. Senior 10%
discount. Support your local business.
Call Jim 440-526-7039
Printing/graphic design
ScripType Publishing
One stop shop for all of your publishing and printing
needs: brochures, directories, flyers, magazines,
newspapers, post cards, presentation folders,
programs, reports, addressing etc. 330-659-0303
Roofing
DUN-RITE Roofing
Residential contractors. New construction,
additions, windows, siding, gutters, roofing.
Licensed, Bonded, Insured. Financing Available.
www.calldunrite.com 330-650-5322
Hobbitts
Preschool
Now enrolling for 2012/2013 school year!
Parent/Toddler, 3’s, 4’s & Pre-K classes
5 day option for 4’s & 5’s • 4 day option for 3’s
Enrichment Class for Pre-K & Kindergarten Age!
330-659-4288 • www.hobbittspreschool.com
4340 Streetsboro Road, Richfield, Ohio 44286
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Country Bargains are $5
Country Bargains
Country Bargains are $5
Country Bargain ads are $5 and will be printed in the Brecksville Magazine and ScripType magazines of Independence, Sagamore Hills,
Richfield, Bath, Hudson, Hinckley and Broadview Hts. for a total circulation of 49,600. Listings are limited to 20 words and residents, not
businesses or paid services. We must receive these by the 5th of the month. Please mail to: Country Bargains, c/o ScripType Publishing, 4300
Streetsboro Rd., Richfield 44286.
For Sale: men's bike, 2002 Diamond Back
Wildwood, 20" frame, hardly used, $135, 440237-4476.
For Sale: GE Advantium oven/micro, $150, bisque,
very good condition; Brinkmann all-in-one smoker
chiroPRACTICALLY
SPEAKING...
Pediatric Chiropractic:
Part IV: Growing Pains
Dr. Haely using the nervoscope on a younger patient
In the middle of the night, your child wakes with throbbing leg pain. You rub the legs, maybe give some pain
reliever, and the pain is gone the next day. But it comes
back the next evening…or maybe not. The pediatrician
cannot diagnose any other disease, and the child eventually goes months without these pains. Sound familiar?
These are probably “growing pains”, a term coined
around 150 years ago, to refer to the muscle pain felt in
the calves, thighs and the backs of the knees. They affect
20-35% of children of various ages, usually completely
subsiding by the teen years. No one really knows the
cause of this mysterious pain, and the intensity of pain
can vary.
What can you do? Foremost, make sure your child is
seen by his/her pediatrician to rule out a more serious diagnosis. (Ruling out a more serious cause of pain is the
only way growing pains are diagnosed.) Massaging the
affected muscles can help, as can heat from a heating pad
or a warm bath with Epsom salts in it. But chiropractic
adjustments can help with muscle pain associated with
growing pains, too, and preliminary studies show its affect
can be almost immediate and lasting. Using x-ray, palpation, thermography, and other tests, I employ a specific
technique that allows me to pinpoint the spinal or joint
misalignments (called “subluxations”) that might be causing a child to have leg cramps or pains commonly called
growing pains. By getting to the root of the problem, you
can avoid long, tear-filled nights or having to give drugs
to dull the pain, neither of which are good for children.
Experience the Gonstead Difference!
Call us today at 440-838-5755
if you want relief!
Haely Family Chiropractic, Inc.
7500 Town Centre Dr. #300
Broadview Hts., OH 44147
Call Now: 440-838-5755
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& grill, used once, $75, 330-659-9831.
For Sale: Healthrider and oak rolltop desk, $300
for both, 440-838-5675.
For Sale: Chickering grand piano, cherry, mint,
$5,000, 330-468-5238.
For Sale: 2007 Ford Fusion SE, beige, 165K,
excellent condition, 30 MPG, sunroof, 6 CD, nonsmoker, runs great, 216-214-1357.
For Sale: you move, 3-piece slate, 7-foot pool
table, 6 pool sticks, holder, rack & cue balls, $600,
330-225-9409.
For Sale: 65 horse Evenrode outboard, excellent
cond., $600; 5 horse gate short shaft, $200; Mike
440-876-6946.
For Sale: large dog crate, Dogtra dog training collar, ceramic dog bowls & stand, dog/SUV divider,
best offers, 216-225-5312.
For Sale: 2006 Mazda 3, gold, 4-door, auto/manual
transmission, 83,500 miles, new tires, new battery,
$8,000 OBO, 216-215-7431.
For Sale: beautiful rug, like new, $300 value, asking
$50, shades of green, 330-467-8726.
For Sale: antique trunk from Czech, "shabby
chic", 35"Wx20"Dx19"H, $275; blue/white Bing &
Grondahl plates, 40 yrs old, $10 up, 330-225-4365.
For Sale: antique round pedestal table w/claw feet
and six chairs, $450, or best offer, 216-789-1280.
Wanted: watch collector buying watchmakers'
repair tools, watch parts, complete watch collections, no quartz watches, 330-416-0336, please
leave message.
For Sale: 1978 Sachs Moped, $650; 2HP, 4-gal.
compressor, piston type, not diaphram, $100;
concrete mixer, small, hand-powered, $60, 440526-1132.
For Sale: Circle Y Saddle, Park-N-Trail, 15", $500;
hospital bed, $250, both in excellent condition,
330-342-3474.
For Sale: double oven, KitchenAid Superba 27 Self
Clean, thermal convection, very good condition,
$175, 330-659-6246.
Wanted: fishing tackle, boxes, lures, rods, reels;
any fishing equipment; outboard motors, also
fishing boats, call Bill, 330-819-1115.
Wanted: cash paid for unwanted vehicles, etc.,
call 440-654-8329.
Wanted: used cars & trucks in need of repair, all
others considered, will pay cash, 330-523-0154.
Wanted: Toy trains, model railroad enthusiast
interested in purchasing trains for collection, call
330-310-1016.
Wanted: gun collector wants to buy hand guns,
rifles and shot guns. All brands any condition.
Please call Woody, 330-819-3274.
Real Estate & Employment
For Rent: 10 by 12 foot storage barn,
Broadview Heights, $50 per month, 440915-8401.
For Trade: Swap my Brecksville cluster
home (free standing, maintenance free,
quiet, large upscale, granite kitchen, open
floor plan, 3 BR, 4 BA, 1st-floor laundry, finished walkout basement, private wooded
view) for your Brecksville area singlefamily home. Contact condoswap1022@
gmail.com or call 440-838-5265 for more
details.
Part-Time Help Wanted At Veterinary
Clinic: 10 to 15 hours per week with possibility of future increase. Duties include
assisting in exam room, surgery and
radiology, preparing lab work and medications, cleaning, phone communications
with clients, and invoicing on computer.
Come make a difference with us one pet
at a time. Send resume to: Vet Clinic, P.O.
Box 732, Bath, OH 44210.
Writers for Brecksville Magazine: Looking
for freelance writers who have a good
knowledge and familiarity with the
Brecksville community. Good grammar
skills essential. E-mail resume and sample
of writing to: [email protected].
Landscape Help Wanted: Full- or parttime, experience preferred, must have
transportation. A full-service landscape
company. 330-659-3396.
For Rent: 22x13 furnished private office.
Utilities included. In Richfield. $350 per
month. 330-659-0650.
For Rent: 2 bdrm./2 ba. 2nd-floor condo
w/garage, deck, in-suite laundry, fireplace.
Quiet neighborhood w/pool, tennis
courts, playground, clubhouse & lake.
Brecksville/B Hts. schools. 440-668-2812.
Richfield Duplex for Rent: 2-bdrm, 1-ba,
updated eat-in kitchen w/appliances, family room, hardwood floors, lg. bsmnt w/
washer & dryer, landscaped yard w/patio
& walkways, close to I-77, I-271 & metro
park. $765/month includes city water,
sewer, lawn maintenance, snowplowing.
No smoking, no pets, available August.
330-659-3396.
Help Wanted: Part-time weekend bookkeeper for small business in Richfield.
Real estate experience a plus, computer
& bookkeeping experience a must. Send
resume and cover letter to [email protected].
Unclassified ads must be prepaid. They should be received by the 5th of the month at the
Brecksville Magazine, 4300 Streetsboro Rd., Richfield, OH 44286. Include 50¢ per word.
Walk and
Run to a
Healthier You.
Independence
Family Health Center
and Marymount Hospital
5K Run/Walk
Date:
Saturday, August 4, 2012
Place: Independence Civic Center
6363 Selig Road,
Independence
Time:
8:30 a.m. – 5K Run/Walk
begins. Runners will depart
immediately, followed
by walkers.
Distance:
5K (3.1 miles)
Registration: 7:30 a.m. – Race-day registration,
Independence Civic Center
Fees:
$20.00 pre-registration for all
age groups (received by 8/1)
$25.00 race-day registration
$60.00 maximum family rate
(mail-in only)
For more information, call 216.623.9933 or visit www.hermescleveland.com.
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