2014: THE YEAR IN REVIEW

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~2014: THE YEAR IN REVIEW~
The following are some of the highlights of 2014 that made •Ward 12 Councilman Anthony Malianga with a plaque, and curnews during the second half of last year, as seen through the Brancatelli donates pancake break- rent President John Shields with a
fast earnings, a total of $1000, to President's pin.
pages of The Neighborhood News.
Broadway School of Music and the
•Paul Perhacs, retired Cleveland Arts and ArtHouse Inc.
Police Lieutenant and Safety Coor•Maple Heights Library completes dinator with Slavic Village, passes •Voters in Cleveland and Maple
Heights say "NO" to traffic cameras;
a $2.5 million renovation and cel- away September 10, at 67.
Maple Heights officials not happy.
ebrates with a ribbon cutting and
•Ed Rybka of Rybka Realty and •The "Broadway Harvard Gateway
outdoor movie.
Alex M. Holoka, Jr. of A&H Auto
•Three women are indicted in Salvage, both located in Garfield Park" celebrates industrial past with
identity theft of a deceased Maple Heights, are honored by the Moses ribbon cutting ceremony in Slavic
Village.
Heights woman.
Cleveland Assembly of the Knights
•Cuyahoga Valley Career Center of Columbus for 50 years of service. •Garfield Heights Kiwanis Club
receives part of $15 million state Michael J. Abella of Abella Home donates money to local food banks
Improvement also honored for 25 to help needy families enjoy a better
Straight A Grant award.
Thanksgiving.
years of service.
•University Settlement holds "Se•R&K Sausage, Thee Six5 Bistro •Nearly 100 turkeys were distribnior Prom" for members of the Adult
and
Steel Warehouse receive the uted to local social and civic organiWellness Program and names Prom
King and Queen, Willie Williams Celebrating Slavic Village Distin- zations in Slavic Village for Thanksguished Business Award for mak- giving.
and Dorothy Sallie.
ing significant contributions to the
•Edward Rybka, the former direc- revitalization of the Broadway Slavic •Maple Heights senior receives new
roof thanks to donations collected by
tor of the Cleveland Department of Village neighborhood.
neighbors, City Councilman Ron
Building and Housing, and in•Ohio Supreme Court rules the Jackson and Colleen Gerber.
terim director of City Planning,
becomes new Chief of Regional Maple Heights traffic camera issue
Development for the City of Cleve- must be placed on November ballot. DECEMBER
land.
•South East Kiwanis Club salutes
•The $3 million waterline replacepast
two-term President Farai
ment
and
paving
projects
get
the
•Garfield Heights girls softball
teams, Division A and Division B, "okay" in Garfield Heights.
have an undefeated season.
•Hector Almazan of Cleveland is
•Bedford's safety forces are hon- indicted for the aggravated murder
ored by Bedford Council for bravery of his long-time girlfriend, Aura
in rescuing a family and their pets Morales, on East 57th Street.
from a house fire on Woodrow Ave. OCTOBER
JULY
Cleveland Police arrest two men
posing as demolition contractors
stripping Ottawa Ave. home
According to Cleveland police
reports, two men, Alexander
Smyczek and Keith Cassara, were
arrested in December for posing as
demolition contractors, hiring a
•Firefighter Ken Strope is pro- crew, and stripping the siding off of
moted to lieutenant in Garfield a vacant house in the 7400 block of
Ottawa Ave.
Heights.
•Cleveland Metroparks installs
150-foot pedestrian bridge over Mill
Creek as part of Phase 2 of the Mill
Creek Trail.
Smyczek and Cassara, ages 26 and
•Maple Heights firefighters are
27
respectively, and residents of
praised by city officials for efforts in
Cleveland,
were to appear in court
fighting the Fannie May blaze.
yesterday morning, but have asked
•More than 120 toy guns are turned to have the case continued until
in to the Boys and Girls Club as part they get legal counsel, according to
of a buyback initiative in memory of Ward 12 Councilman Anthony
the shooting death of Tamir Rice in Brancatelli.
Cleveland.
Around 10:30 a.m. on December
•A Newburgh Heights police of- 19, Cleveland police went to the
ficer is hit by a suspected drunk home on Ottawa Ave. and saw sevdriver on I-77 northbound; officer eral men taking off the siding.
Smyczek, among the crew working,
okay.
was unable to provide paperwork or
•A new bridge opens on East 49th a permit to validate the work being
Street in Slavic Village which re- done, and did not have an ID to
placed a 50-year-old deteriorating show police. His partner, Cassara,
roadway that had been closed to was also on scene, and also could
traffic since October 2012.
not provide police with the required
Garfield Hts. Middle School wrestlers undefeated
•Over 200 families enjoyed a fun
•The Neighborhood News began
summer day on East 65th Street in
its
92nd year serving the Southeast
Slavic Village for the annual Feet on
communities.
Fleet active living festival.
•A riot on Turney Rd. in Garfield
AUGUST
Heights, made up of nearly 200
•Slavic Village Development unruly juveniles who attended a
names Marilyn Mosinski director birthday party at a cheerleading
and dance studio, cover a span
of Business Recruitment.
from Garfield Dr. to McCracken
•Garfield Heights girls softball Rd., causing mayhem.
team Division C has undefeated
•Cuyahoga Heights police officer
season; wins championship game.
John Lyons is saved by his bullet•Over 150 students from in and proof vest after being shot on Otaround Slavic Village participate in tawa Ave. during shoot-out with a
the Jones Road Family Develop- man being arrested on outstanding
ment Literacy Through the Arts warrants.
Program. Violin students give an
•110 guns are seized and 60 people
outdoor concert at the academy's
are indicted as part of a summerSummer Festival.
long firearms and drug sweep in
•City of Garfield Heights holds Greater Cleveland.
Birthday Bash celebrating its 95th
•The Ohio CDC Association
"birthday." The city was founded awarded its statewide Project of the
in 1919.
Year Award to Neighborhood Hous•Cleveland Metroparks broke ing Services of Greater Cleveland for
ground along Warner Road for delivering the CityLIFT program,
Phase 2 of the Mill Creek Trail the largest down payment assistance
which links the Ohio & Erie Canal program in the history of community
in Cuyahoga Heights to Garfield development in Cleveland.
Park Reservation in Garfield
•Cuyahoga Heights Mayor Jack
Heights.
Bacci swears in two new police lieu•Immaculate Heart of Mary tenants who had been patrolmen
Church on Lansing Ave. in Slavic with Cuyahoga Heights Police DeVillage celebrates its 120th anniver- partment for 15 years.
sary. Hundreds of parishioners cel•Bedford police charge Danny
ebrate at Klima Gardens in Cuyahoga Heaggans with theft by deception
Heights.
for the housing scam he was allegedly running in the city.
SEPTEMBER
•Two new firefighters/paramed•A fight at the Garfield Heights ics are sworn in at Fire Station #1 in
High School's first football game of
Garfield Heights.
the season causes the game to get
cancelled in the third quarter.
NOVEMBER
•Roger Howard, director of curriculum and instruction for Independence Local Schools, is named
to the Board of Directors of the
Ohio Association of Secondary
School Administrators, to serve as
supervisor-at-large for the 20142015 school year.
A fire destroyed the old Miles Park Auto Supply building, a
Broadway Ave. landmark near Miles Rd. in Slavic Village, on
August 26, 2014. The blaze spread to at least one other building on
the block and several others were damaged.
documents.
The men were placed in a police
car for further questioning and initially said they were hired by a man
off of Craig's List who would pay
them $250 to strip the house. According to the police report, the
men eventually admitted to devising an elaborate scam to strip houses
of anything valuable to make money
for the holidays. Published reports
said the men were to be charged
with vandalism and possessing
criminal tools.
Brancatelli told The Neighborhood News that the men admitted
to using this scheme on other houses
in the area, including a home in the
3600 block of East 61st St.
"I will continue to go to court to
testify against these two criminals
with the goal of getting jail time or
significant Court Community Service for the damage they are causing
in our community," said Brancatelli.
"We will continue to prosecute
those who attempt to strip houses or
cause the types of vandalism that
have a negative impact on our neighborhood. Alexander Smyczek and
Keith Cassara conspired a plot to
deceive the residents into thinking
they were demo contractors, only to
strip the house of any assets which
lowers the value of neighboring
houses. Fortunately vigilant neighbors did not believe their story and
the "Home Alone" bandits did not
get away with their crime," he concluded.
St. Stan's Chili
Cook Off is
this Saturday!
The 5th annual St. Stan's
Chili Cook Off is set for this
Saturday, Jan. 24, at the St.
Stanislaus Social Center, 6601
Baxter Ave., Cleveland. In the
event of a snow storm, the
Cook Off will be held January
31.
The Garfield Heights Middle School wrestling team, pictured above, are currently undefeated with a
record of 12-0 after defeating North Royalton in a tournament last week. The team will wrestle today at
Cleveland Heights Roxboro and will host a wrestling tournament on January 31.
Congratulations to the Garfield Coach Anthony Spooner.
host the second annual Bulldog
Heights Middle School wrestling
Wrestler Seth Samidan was named Dual Wrestling Tournament on
team on their 12th straight win this the Garfield Heights Team MVP. Saturday, Jan. 31, at Garfield
past weekend at the North Royalton On the road to the finals, the Bull- Heights Middle School starting at 9
Dual Wrestling Tournament.
dogs defeated Brooklyn, Copley, a.m. Participating teams include:
Garfield Heights, Mayfield, ReThe team currently has a record of Shiloh, Hillside, North Royalton
vere, Bedford Heskett, Maple
12-0, and they are the 2015 North and Normandy middle schools.
Royalton Tournament Team ChamThe team's next match is today at Milkovich, Mentor Shore, Avon
pions. The team is led by Head Cleveland Heights Roxboro with Lake Learwood, South Euclid MeCoach Brad Farmer and Assistant Euclid Central. The Bulldogs will morial, Cleveland Heights
Monticello, Cleveland Heights
Roxboro, and Parma Shiloh. The
Bulldogs hope to win this tournament for the second straight year.
Bedford council members,
businesses step up at
holiday to help needy
•Rufus Gray of Cleveland is inBy Judith Goldsworth
dicted for shooting and killing his
12-year-old step-daughter at her
City officials, businesses and
other individuals were praised at
home on Clement Ave.
the January 5 Bedford City Coun•John C. Popielarczyk sworn in
cil meeting for coming to the aid
as new Chief of Police in Maple of needy residents during the holiHeights.
day season.
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contributed and "did some really
nice things."
To see the faces of the kids at the
houses she visited "was one of the
most gratifying things I've ever
done," Spinks said, adding that at
one house the little boys there were so
Several families in the city who excited to be having turkey for Christotherwise might not have had much mas they had a tears in their eyes.
of a Christmas dinner were sur- Councilwoman Marilyn Zolata
prised with turkey dinners and all said St. Mary's Church got involved
the trimmings, giving their thanks and a worker there "made sure that
to the "Santa's helpers" for the gen- people got some of those turkeys,
erous gesture.
but Sandy initiated that whole thing.
City Manager Mike Mallis said, "I Then also a couple of corporate perwanted to commend the various sons in our city, who wish to remain
members of council who... worked anonymous, wanted to give money to
very hard over the holidays to help a family for a nice Christmas."
those in need, either with food or
Mallis communicated with them
monetary donations."
and it was taken care of, she said,
Councilwoman Sandy Spinks said adding that Councilman Greg Pozar
that a few days before Christmas she got involved as well.
was contacted by Chris Marcheskie, Councilwoman Paula Miszak said
manager of the Bedford Wal-Mart she got a phone call from Spinks
on Northfield Road, who told her two days before Christmas and was
he wanted to donate 40 Christmas happy to join in the turkey delivery
trees to residents. Spinks realized experience and hoped if they do it
residents might need food more next year they could get the deliverthan Christmas trees.
ies out earlier so families would be
She said she asked Marcheskie for able to count on it.
food instead of Christmas trees and Pozar concerned about
he donated 10 turkeys and also a
moral decay
$200 gift card, which all went for
meals to 15 Bedford families.
Pozar voiced his concerns about
Spinks said other businesses also
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Chefs who have entered the
contest are eligible to win the
"Golden Spoon Award" and recently added "People's Choice
Award." The judges will include
last year's winner, Pam Cabral,
meteorolgist Jon Loufman, and
Ward 12 Councilman Anthony
Brancatelli.
A $5 suggested donation will
allow attendees to sample the
various chilies and includes a
salad. A cash bar serving Polish
beer, wine, soft drinks and water will also be available. Attendees can also participate in
side boards and basket raffles.
For more information, call 440-
333-7827.
Lottery winner
claims $2 million NHPD hire more
Eric Baucan of Garfield Heights
won $2 million after scratching a police to man
Super Millions Spectacular Ohio
Lottery instant game ticket which speed cameras
cost him $20. He purchased the
ticket from Turney Sunoco, 6009 The Newburgh Heights Police Department is currently hiring fullTurney Rd. in Garfield Heights.
time police personnel necessary to
The game has an annuity or cash keep the speed enforcement camoption, $100,000 for 20 years.
eras in operation, to comply with
Baucan chose the cash option and the new state law passed in Decemwill receive $71,000 yearly after ber, according to Mayor Trevor
mandatory federal and state taxes Elkins.
totalling 29 percent. He is plan- The Village will deploy an officer
ning for retirement and will estab- near each unit beginning at the
lish college funds for his niece and earliest date required by the state in
nephew.
order to fully comply.
St. Benedict school open house
St. Benedict Catholic School, 13633 Rockside Rd. in Garfield
Heights, will hold an Open House on Sunday, Jan. 25, from 1:15 to
3 p.m., for parents and students to tour the school and met faculty
and staff.
St. Benedict also offers a preschool located at the St. Benedict Early
Learning Center, 14600 Turney Rd. in Maple Heights. An Open
House will be held at the Learning Center on Sunday, Feb. 1, from
noon to 2 p.m.
The schools are now accpeting applications for the 2015-2016
school year. For more information, call 216-662-9380 or visit
www.st.benedictohio.org.
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! See the back page of this
newspaper for details on how to place a message to your special
someone in the February 11 edition of The Neighborhood News.
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Thursday, January 22
Polish Constitution Day
Meeting
The Cleveland Polish Constitution Observance Committee will
resume the planning of its springtime events this Thursday, Jan.
22, at 7 p.m. at Seven Roses Restaurant, 6301 Fleet Ave., Slavic
Village. (Approach the restaurant
from the west during the Fleet
Ave. reconstruction.) The committee is considering new ideas to
keep the celebration fresh, and is
looking for more. All are welcome.
216-469-4806.
THE NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2015
Marymount Hospital will host a
Community Wellness Presentation
on Tuesday, Feb. 24, from 1-2
p.m. at CVCC, 8001 Brecksville
Rd., Brecksville. Learn how to "Exercise to Keep Your Heart Healthy"
and improve endurance, strength
and flexibility. Light refreshments
will be served. Presentation is free
Saturday, February 7
but registration is required by February 17; visit tinyurl.com/CVCCIndoor Garage Sale
2-24-15 or email Marie Elias at
St. Therese Boy Scout Troop 361 [email protected].
will hold its annual Indoor Garage Sale on Saturday, Feb. 7, from
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the St. Therese
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Church Hall at E. 105 St. and
Granger Rd., Garfield Hts. Ad- publications that were recently on
mission $1; children free. Tables display in Bedford City Hall that
available for rent for $25. Call Jeff he found "quite disturbing," called
"garbage" and that he felt
Holler at 216-524-1923.
represented a "subtle decay of our
SVD Nite At The Races
moral underpinnings" in the city.
Slavic Village Development's Nite He said the publications feature
at the Races will be held Saturday, cross dressing and transgender
Feb. 7, at Bohemian National Hall, individuals and related activities,
4939 Broadway Ave. Doors open adding that seeing them in the city
at 6 p.m.; races begin at 7 p.m. hall's lobby "turned my stomach."
Tickets: $20, includes dinner, beer
Pozar said it was alleged that the
and wine (and unlimited betting literature might have come out in
on your favorite thoroughbreds). some indirect way from the NaName your horse for $20. Contact tional League of Cities.
Elizabeth
Grace,
"I think what's happening in our
[email protected].
country these days is division. And
the National League of Cities, in
Saturday, February 14
their efforts to be politically corValentine's Day Family Dinner rect and all inclusive, has created a
monster."
Ss. Peter and Paul Parish, 4750
Pozar said the National League
Turney Rd., Garfield Hts., will host
of
Cities presented Diversity
a St. Valentine's Day Family Pork
Chop Dinner on Saturday, Feb. awards to a variety of officials, in14, in the Activity Center off Dor- cluding gay, lesbian, bisexual and
othy Ave. Doors open at 5 p.m.; transgender local officials and
dinner served from 5:30-7:30 p.m. other special interest groups, notTwo pork chops, $15; one chop, ing, "I think the only ones that are
$12; chicken tenders, $6; all din- left that have not created a conners include dessert and coffee. stituency group or have had one
Also enjoy music, basket raffle, created for them are Muslims,
side boards, cash bar. Advance sale Christians and white males... and I
only, including take out, by Febru- bet anything that two or three of
these will never be accepted as a
ary 8. Call 216-429-1515.
constituency group in the National
Valentine Dinner Dance
League of Cities."
The brotherhood of Fifth ChrisReferring to the publications that
tian Church will present a Valen- Pozar was talking about in the
tine Black Tie Dinner and Dance lobby, Mayor Stan Koci said, "What
on Saturday, Feb. 14, from 6-11 makes you think that was from the
p.m. at Manor Party Center, 24111 NLC?"
Rockwell Dr., Euclid. Cocktail hour
Pozar responded that he didn't
6-7 p.m.; dinner 7-8:30 p.m. DJ,
live entertainment, fellowship. know for sure if it came from the
Tickets are $50. Proceeds benefit NLC but welcomed the administhe church roofing project. Call tration to look into how it got
216-374-1370; 216-752-9590; there.
216-332-0651.
Legislation on agenda
its third annual Night at the Races
on Saturday, Jan. 31, from 6:3011 p.m. at the Elementary Campus, 18230 Harvard Ave., Cleveland. Tickets cost $10 and can be
Rd., will pass out free bagged meals carryout, when presented with a purchased at the door or reserved
in front of the church from 5:30-6 flyer. Pick up flyers at the school, by calling Cyndie Gluntz, 216-9919644.
p.m., while supplies last, on Satur- 13633 Rockside Rd.
day, Jan. 24.
Texas Hold'em Tournament
Friday, January 23
The Garfield Hts. 12U Titans
travel baseball team will host its
first annual Texas Hold'em Poker
Tournament on Saturday, Jan. 24,
from 6-10 p.m. at Mad Mike's Bar,
5405 Turney Rd. Buy in per player,
$70 for $3500 in chips. Payments
submitted before January 15, $60
buy in. Includes food and drink.
Seats are limited. Those that do
not want to play poker, $20 per
person. Call Lauri Nenadovich for
tickets, 216-394-1319.
St. Andrew Fish Fry
Sun.-Sat., Jan. 25-31
Fish Fry Dinners will be served at St. Benedict School Fundraiser
St. Andrew Church on Maple Park
Dine to make a difference at Bob
Dr. in Maple Hts. on Friday, Jan.
Evans,
5980 Rockside Rd. in Inde23, from 4-7 p.m. Take outs availpendence, between Sunday, Jan.
able. 216-475-9365.
25 and Saturday, Jan. 30, from 6
Saturday, January 24
a.m. to 10 p.m., to benefit St.
Benedict Catholic School in
Free Bagged Meals
Garfield Hts. The restaurant will
Jones Road Chapel, 8000 Jones donate 15% of sales, dine-in or
Tuesday, January 27
A Families Anonymous Meeting
will be held Tuesday, Jan. 27, at 7
p.m. at the Garfield Hts. Family
Resource Center located inside the
Civic Center, 5407 Turney Rd.,
for people whose loved ones are
struggling with addiction. Families Anonymous is a 12-step program for anyone concerned about
the drug and alcohol abuse or
behavioral problems of a relative
or friend. Meetings are held every
Tuesday at 7 p.m. Call 216-4751103
or
email
[email protected].
Wednesday, January 28
K Of C Dinner
Beef tips and noodles will be
served at the Knights of Columbus
Club 4130, 10806 Granger Rd.,
Garfield Hts., on Wednesday, Jan.
28, from 4-7 p.m. Cost for adults,
$9; children under 12, $7. Reservations required by Sunday, Jan.
25, by calling 216-662-2277, mailbox #2. The Isabella Guild will
also sell homemade bakery.
Thursday, January 29
Free Meal Offered
The Lutheran Church of the Covenant and Hope United Methodist Church will offer free hot meals
on the last Thursday of each
month, beginning at 6 p.m., at
Lutheran Church's parish hall,
19000 Libby Rd., Maple Heights.
All are welcome; no restrictions.
Handicapped accessible. The next
meal will be served January 29.
216-662-0370.
Saturday, January 31
Free Lunch
Free lunches will be served at
Jones Road Chapel, 8000 Jones
Rd., on Saturday, Jan. 31, beginning at noon. All are welcome.
S.V. Gallery Show
Elevate Gallery, 3675 E. 65 St. in
Slavic Village, will present a Fashion Show and Art Event on Saturday, Jan. 31, from 6-10 p.m. Info:
www.facebook.com/elevategallery
or [email protected].
Food Pantry
A nonperishable Food Pantry
will be open every Sunday from
12:30-1:30 p.m. at Community
Friends Church, 4509 Warner
Rd. in Cleveland. Each person is
permitted to come once per
month. A current photo ID is
required. The pantry will be
closed when there is a fifth Sunday of the month.
Bedford council, businesses help needy
Tuesday, February 24
Council passed an ordinance
amending
a contract with GDP
Wellness Presentation
Group for engineering services
Cuyahoga Valley Career Center, within the city for the year 2015.
Lyke School Fundraiser
Cleveland Clinic Independence Mallis stated that the amended
Archbishop Lyke School will host Family Health Center and contract "reflects any increases in
salary for various positions in that
firm... they are not going to get an
increase on those projects that are
still out there with those borrowed
funds. So the only thing they get
those new rates on is anything new
that we come up with in the next
year."
"And those rates are only effective if we have a project," Koci
added.
Council passed legislation for a
contract with HF Group
Assurevault for digital archiving
and PDF (Portable Document Format) storing of records at a cost of
$12,212.27, "to ensure the integrity and safety of storing both historical and current documents."
Mallis said that HF Group "is
going to scan and digitize our
records dating from 1930, I believe, to the present. It's basically a
way for us to preserve our history."
He and Koci commended Council Clerk Lorree Villers for her
role in spearheading efforts in
preserving the city's records and
thanked her for all her work and
research on the project.
Also passed was an ordinance for
a contract between the city and the
Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge
67, which represents sergeants,
lieutenants and patrolmen. Terms
and conditions will be in effect,
retroactive to January, 2014.
Mallis said, "This is the contract
that we've been negotiating with
our police union. Since 2014,
they've been operating under the
old contract. This new contract is
a three-year, going from 2014 and
2015 to 2016. All administrative,
medical, salary, wages, everything
is included. It's a fair contract and
recommended by the administration."
Koci announced that it was decided to table a motion to appoint
Michele Longstreet to a four year
term with the Bedford Arts & Cultural Board.
Announcements
Koci stated that he will be giving
the annual "State of the City" address, sponsored by the Bedford
Chamber of Commerce, on
Wednesday, Jan. 28, at noon at
Catered Elegance, 1160 Broadway Ave., and noted that it is a
luncheon meeting.
For tickets or more information,
go to www.bedfordchamberoh.org.
or call the Chamber at 216-2320115.
The "Lights Out Against Hunger" campaign, held in December
in which residents turned out their
Christmas lights for one night and
then donated what they would have
spent on electricity to a local food
bank, is still accepting donations,
Koci said. Donations may be sent
in care of the Southeast Clergy to
the First Baptist Church, 445
Turney Rd., Bedford, OH, 44146.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2015
THE NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
located at 5225 Library Ln. To is $25 for adults, and $15 for chilregister for any of the following dren under the age of 15. Admisprograms, call 216-475-5000.
sion for the 5k walk for adults,
•Bookworms, Thursday, Jan. 22, $35; children under age 15, $20.
BEDFORD
6:30-7:15 p.m. Kids in grades 2-3,
and their favorite adult, will enjoy
a discussion on "Grandfather
Tang's Story," by Ann Tompert.
Pick up a copy in the Children's
talk about your favorite characters Department. The February Bookand enjoy other fun activities.
worms book will be available at the
January discussion.
CHILDREN and
The Southeast Branch of the FAMILIES
Cuyahoga County Public Library
•Craftivism, Saturday, Jan. 24,
is located in Bedford at 70 Columbus Rd. To register or for more 2-3 p.m. Craft for a cause! A begininformation, call 440-439-4997 or ning sewing and crafting experience. All ages welcome, whether
visit cuyahogalibrary.org.
you sew or want to learn to sew.
•GED Classes. Free GED Classes Participants will make dog blanprovided by Parma City Schools kets to donate to a local animal
Adult Education Services Depart- shelter.
ment are held on Tuesdays,
•Record Your Own Valentine
Wednesdays, and Thursdays from
9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For more Greeting, Monday, Jan. 26, 2:30information call Parma ABLE at 4:30 p.m., or Thursday, Jan. 29,
6:30-8:30 p.m. Drop in and record
440-885-8797.
your own Valentine message in the
•Word Essentials, Friday, Jan. library's video studio. Props and
23, 10 a.m. to noon. Learn how to backgrounds will be available. All
enter and format text, change ages welcome. No registration remargins and line spacing, save and quired.
print. Prerequisite: Experience
•Internet Safety, Monday, Jan.
using a mouse. Registration re26, 6:45-7:45 p.m. Talk about playquired.
ing it safe online in a family friendly
•Retirement Planning, Monday, atmosphere, discuss inappropriJan. 26, 7 p.m. A representative ate social media, and uncover the
from the Society of Financial Ad- real deal with online ads, downvisers will provide an overview of loading programs, and correct
the retirement planning process. research methods for kids.
Learn how to establish retirement
•KinderCraft, Wednesday, Jan.
goals, estimate retirement income,
28,
10-11 a.m., Children ages 3-5,
and more. Registration required.
with an adult caregiver, will enjoy
•African-American Authors stories, music activities, and a craft.
Book Club, Tuesday, Jan. 27, 7:15 Each week will feature a new theme.
p.m. All adults are welcome. Janu•Family Game Night: Disney
ary title: "It Is Well With My Soul:
The Extraordinary Life of a 106- Scene-It! Thursday, Jan. 29, 6:45Year-Old Woman," by Ella Mae 7:45 p.m. Families are invited to a
fun, family game night to play
Cheeks Johnson.
Disney Scene-It.
•Pen 2 Page Writing Club, Saturdays, Jan. 24, Feb. 7 and 21, 3- INDEPENDENCE
4:30 p.m. Do you enjoy writing
The Independence Library, 6361
stories, poems or song lyrics? This
Selig Dr., will offer the following
creative writing club will provide
programs. Call 216-447-0160 or
writing activities and exercises to
visit www.cuyahogalibrary.com for
help you improve your skills and
more details or to register.
have fun sharing ideas. Registra•Painted Cookies: Works of Art,
tion required.
Saturday, Jan. 24, 3 p.m. The li•Video Game Design- Maze
brary will supply the cookies and
Running, Wednesday, Jan. 28, 7decorating materials, you supply
8:30 p.m. Students in grades 6–12
the talent! Come for a fun afterwill explore designing video game
noon of cookie painting. Parents/
levels using GameMaker Studio.
legal guardian must fill out a Youth
With most elements of the game
Programming Consent before the
already created, strategize and
start of the program.
design maze levels from simple to
•Latin Holidays and Traditions,
complex using different hazards
including saws, TNT, boulders and Tuesday, Jan. 27, 7 p.m. Join Alia
detonators. Attendees should Almashni on discovering each
bring a flash drive to save their country's uniqueness where your
work. Space is limited. Registra- mind will travel to different Hispanic countries and you become
tion required.
familiar with multiple traditions
CLEVELAND
in a wonderful blend of dance,
The Cleveland Public Library's music, language and culinary traFleet Branch, 7224 Broadway Ave., ditions.
Slavic Village, will offer the follow•Discover Careers That Fit Your
ing programs. To register or for Personality, Wednesday, Jan. 28,
more information, call 216-623- 6:30-8:30 p.m. Customize your job
6962 or visit www.cpl.org.
search to match your personality
•Making Code: Learn to Pro- to a career you can love. A Career
gram, Tuesday, Jan. 27, 3:30 p.m. Counselor will introduce the conLearn to use the easy-to-under- cepts and help you identify indistand Ruby programming lan- vidual, preferred personality types
guage to create interactive pro- by utilizing areas of the Myersgrams, computer generated draw- Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) inings, and more! No programming strument.
experience required. Basic com- MAPLE HEIGHTS
puter, mouse and typing skills a
The Maple Heights Library is
must. Space is limited.
•Teens Scrapbooking, Thursday, Jan. 29, 3:30 p.m. Decorate a
yearbook scrapbook together!
GARFIELD HEIGHTS
The Garfield Heights Branch
Library is located at 5409 Turney
Rd. All programs require registration unless otherwise noted. To
register or for more information,
call 216-475-8178.
•Incubator, Tuesday-Thursday,
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The INCUBATOR is a community-driven coworking space that helps generate
new ideas with free Wifi gigabyte
connection and whiteboard wall.
Create in an open space with abundant natural light. Connect with
like-minded individuals to plan,
brainstorm, and idea share. Share
techniques, collaborate, and critique as you create alongside one
another. Open to all ages. No registration required.
ADULT PROGRAMS
•Charting with Excel, Wednesday, Jan. 28, 10 a.m. to noon. A
beginner course on Charting with
Microsoft Excel. Learn how to use
your Excel data to create charts
and graphs. Prerequisite: Proficiency using a mouse and keyboard and previous experience
with Microsoft Excel.
TEEN PROGRAMS
•Teen Creators Tech Club,
Monday, Jan. 26, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Join this group and sharpen your
tech skills! Learn how to record a
song, shoot a video, animate a
cartoon, and much more.
•Anime Club, Wednesday, Jan.
28, 7-8 p.m. Like Japanese anime
and manga? Join this monthly club
and get together with other fans to
•From the Page to Stage: Literature, Language, Story & Song,
Saturday, Jan. 24, 2–3 p.m., for
students in grades K-3. Through
gesture, movement, song and calland-response, children will learn
how music, words, pictures and
movement can work together to
tell a story. This residency will use
classic folk songs, story telling,
movement and music to deepen
students' understanding of literature and literary concepts. Students will actively engage with the
narrative, from the words on the
page to the page on the stage!
•Stop Motion Animation, Tuesday, Jan. 27, 6:30-7:30 p.m., for
students in grades 3 and up. Learn
the skills you need to make stop
motion movies at the library's iPad
station. Bring characters to life
and write your own story using
Lego Movie Maker for iPad. Registration required.
•Encore Entrepreneur: Small
Business Legalese, Wednesday,
Jan. 28, 7-8:30 p.m. Understand
the legal aspects to owning a business and consider the appropriate
legal structure for your business.
Naming your business, licenses,
and registration will be discussed.
Gain knowledge about patents,
copyrights and trademarks.
Obituary
Biagio Battiato
B i a g i o
Battiato,
of
Slavic Village,
passed away on
January 13. He
was 64.
He was a dear
brother to Joseph and a loving son to the late Joseph and
Clana Battiato. Biagio was a
Cuyahoga County Deputy Sheriff.
Arrangements were handled by
Bican Bros. Funeral Home.
Indoor autism
walk this Sunday
in Independence
The Autism Society of Greater
Cleveland will host its first annual
Indoor One Mile and 5k Winter
Walk on Sunday, Jan. 25, from 9
a.m. to noon at the City of Independence Field House, 6354 Service Center Dr., adjacent to Independence High School.
The Walk will support area individuals and families affected by
autism. All the money raised will
stay in the Greater Cleveland area
to help the community build awareness and acceptance for those on
the autism spectrum.
Admission for the one mile walk
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NEW CHPD OFFICERS
Those that would like to attend
can register at www.asgc.org, call
216-556-4937 or 216-524-0424.
Registrations will also be taken at
the door the day of the event.
Free tax prep
through April 15
Cuyahoga County and the
Cuyahoga Earned Income Tax
Credit Coalition will host free tax
Prior to the Cuyahoga Heights council meeting on January 14,
preparation services as part of the
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Mayor Jack M. Bacci administered the oath of office to Cuyahoga
Program now through April 15, at Heights Police Department's newest police officers. Patrolman Jamie
E. Lukas is shown above at left, and at right, is Patrolman Kevin Stack.
the following locations:
Both men recently graduated from the Ohio State Highway Patrol
Southgate Neighborhood Fam- Police Academy in December and are currently training with their
ily Service Center, 5398½ CHPD field training officers. Congratulations!
Northfield Rd., Maple Heights;
and Neighborhood Housing Services of Greater Cleveland, 5700
Broadway Ave., Cleveland.
Cuyahoga Valley Career Center (CVCC) will host a workshop for
Taxpayers who earn less than
job seekers on Saturday, Jan. 24, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the school,
$52,427 annually and are filing a
8001 Brecksville Rd., Brecksville. The focus of the workshop will be
simple return are eligible to parhow to prepare for behavioral interviews. Job seekers will also
ticipate.
learn:
On Saturday, Feb. 7, a large num•What is on the interviewer's mind when asking questions (what
ber of volunteers will be on hand
are the motivating factors?)
to provide tax prep assistance at
•Types of questions asked (general, hypothetical, behavioral)
Cleveland Central Catholic High
School, 6550 Baxter Ave., Cleve•How to validate answers (with quantifiable evidence of your
land, co-hosted by Third Federal
skills, knowledge, experience)
Savings and Loan.
•How to answer behavior-based questions (STAR method)
CVCC offers job seekers workshop
For a full list of locations and to
schedule an appointment, visit
www.refundohio.org or call 2-1-1/
United Way First Call for Help.
Tax returns will be prepared and
filed by IRS-certified tax preparation volunteers who will also notify
taxpayers if they qualify for certain federal tax benefits, including
the Earned Income Tax Credit
and the Child Tax Credit.
Required documentation for tax
preparation will include:
Current photo ID, Social Security cards for each adult and child,
W2 and 1099 income statements,
child care expense statement and
provider's tax ID number, form
1099-INT for any checking or savings accounts, and bank account
and routing numbers for direct
deposit. If you've purchased health
insurance under the Affordable
Care Act, bring 1099 tax credit
from the issuing health insurance
company.
•Desired behaviors employers are seeking
•How to prepare for behavioral questions
•Sample questions/answers
The workshop is free, but early registration is suggested. Register
online at cvccworks.edu. Contact Thressa Brown, CVCC Job Placement Liaison, at 440-746-8252 or [email protected] for more
information.
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THE NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
Cleveland police investigating
Harvard Ave. homicide
According to Sgt. Ali Pillow, Public Information Officer for the
Cleveland Division of Police, the
homicide unit is currently investigating the death of a 36-year-old
male that occurred on Saturday,
Jan. 17, in the parking lot area of
a bar in the 17400 block of Harvard
Ave., at approximately 11 p.m.
sponded and found the victim dead
on scene. Officers toured the area
for the suspect and were unable to
locate him.
The Cuyahoga County Medical
Examiner was to determine the
final cause of death and identify
the decedent.
Anyone with information about
In a press release, Pillow said the
this incident is being asked to convictim was in the parking lot area
tact homicide detectives at 216with a group of males standing
623-5464.
around a vehicle. The suspect, who
was also in the group, produced a
handgun and fired multiple shots
at the victim, striking him once in
the upper body.
Garfield Heights officials encourThe suspect, described as a black age residents to support the
male wearing a dark hoodie and Garfield Heights Family Resource
sweat pants, fled on foot south- Center by recycling paper prodbound on East 175th Street, ac- ucts in the River Valley Paper Comcording to the release
pany bin at the Civic Center, 5407
Pillow said police and EMS re- Turney Rd.
Paper Drive
N.N. online
The Neighborhood News readers can now get their favorite newspaper
on
the
web
at:
theneighborhoodnews.com.
RENT HOUSE
Maple Hts./Garfield Hts. Practical and
inviting 2-3 bedroom. Updated, modern paint, marble & ceramic, carpeting. $745-$895 plus deposit. No pets.
Non Section 8 approved. For details
call (216) 310-6161 or visit
www.ARENTALHOMEFORYOU.com.
Garfield. 3 bedroom, 1 bath, large
dining room, nice yard. $850. (216)
393-4270.
Houses for rent starting at $450
monthly in the Garfield Hts., Fleet,
Broadway areas. (216) 341-2391.
Garfield Hts. 2 bedrooms down. Very
quiet. With garage. Freshly painted,
fully carpeted, ceramic tile in kitchen
and bath. New windows. Includes
stove, refrig., washer and dryer. $675
month + deposit. No pets. No Section 8. References. (440) 582-8421.
Fleet-E. 71st. 2 bedroom single family homes and 2 bedroom apartments.
$550-$675. Move-in ready. Section
8 approved. (216) 769-6081.
The Resource Center helps atrisk families and youth and offers
referral services.
Items accepted include newspapers, mail, phone books, office/
school papers, magazines, catalogs,
paper bags, hard and soft bound
books and cardboard. All proceeds
generated from the yearlong paper drive will benefit the Resource
Center.
The entire newspaper is available on the N.N. website every
Wednesday morning and can be
read in Adobe Acrobat. Just click
on the front page to download the For more information about the
remaining pages. Archives and center, call Ruth Pollack at 216or
email
other features will be added as the 475-1103
[email protected].
website evolves.
RENT APARTMENT
RENT APARTMENT
SALE AUTO
One bedroom apt., front. Nice, clean,
very quiet. No pets. No drugs. Pay
own utilities. (216) 341-8607.
One bedroom apartment. New windows, paint and carpeting. Appliances. Near busline. Turney Rd. Pay
own utilities. (440) 582-8421.
2005 Ford Taurus SE, 4-door. 3.0, V6, automatic. Loaded. 124,000 miles.
Super clean! $4,100. (216) 7992951.
Ottawa Ave. Large 1 bedroom up.
Heat and appliances included. $450
plus deposit. (216) 233-4611.
WANT TO BUY
WANT TO BUY
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
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ADVERTISING
DEADLINE
EVERY MONDAY
AT 5:00 P.M.
CALL
216-441-2141
Fleet area. 2 bedrooms up. Parking.
$425 + deposit. (216) 262-3101.
EFFICIENCY
APARTMENT
FOR RENT
Efficiency for rent. $435 month. Heat
included. Slavic Village area. No pets.
(440) 263-5146.
WANT TO BUY
For rent. 2 bedroom up. Newly remodeled. $600. (216) 272-3507.
COMMERCIAL
PROPERTY
COMMERCIAL
PROPERTY
2 bedroom house. 2 up or 2 down
available. E. 71 - Fleet - Gertrude
area. Garage. No pets. $475 + security deposit. (216) 441-7929.
Slavic Village - 3853 Independence
Rd. 4 rooms. Downstairs unit. Includes washer/dryer, garage. $350
per month. Security deposit $100. No
pets. (440) 526-4677.
RENT APARTMENT
RENT HOUSE
PERSONALS
RENT HOUSE
Slavic Village area. 1 bedroom down/
up. Appliances, new flooring, parking. No pets. Credit check. 1 year
income verification. $390 month,
$100 security deposit. 1-866-7618319.
3 bedroom up, $450. 1 bedroom down,
$350. Plus security. Parking for one
car. References required. No pets.
(216) 641-9381.
RENT APARTMENT
RENT APARTMENT
Warner-Connecticut. 3 room apartments, up. 1 bedroom each. $365 &
$385. All are decorated. Parking, security, pets extra security. (440) 4765676 or (440) 582-3009.
RENT HALLS
RENT OFFICE
SPACE
RENT OFFICE
SPACE
CATERING
RENT HALLS
CATERING
Automotive technician/mechanic with
experience in general repairs. Good
attendance mandatory, M-F. Must
have own tools and at least 5 years of
automotive experience. Must be able
and willing to work on all makes and
models, and multi-task between vehicles, and demonstrate good selfmotivation to complete job on time.
$12-$15 per hour. Call (216) 2148654.
SERVICES AND
REPAIRS
Citizens Choice Emergency Roadside
Service. Must have good driving
record and automotive repair skills.
No DUI or DUS. (216) 298-7156.
Plumbing, carpentry, painting, window ropes, locks and numerous home
repairs and improvements. References. Gary, (216) 441-4747.
SERVICES AND
REPAIRS
SERVICES AND
REPAIRS
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2015
Newburgh Heights police, staff
receive 2014 service awards
The Newburgh Heights Police Department has announced the 2014
Service Award Program winners. The officers were awarded for providing the highest quality of service to the public.
These awards are also designed to recognize individual achievements
of officers in the performance of their duties.
Officer of the Year: Officer Mike Marniella, for providing the
highest quality police service to the public, promoting the department,
and cooperation among fellow officers. This award will be presented
on an annual basis with a vote of all members of the police department.
Chief Service Award: Lieutenant Thomas Frohwerk and Sergeant
Cory Kuzyk, for promoting efficient police service and assistance to the
Chief of Police in the operation of the department. Eligibility of this
award to be determined solely by the Chief, who at his discretion, may
or may not make this award to an officer on an annual basis.
Purple Heart Award: Officer Shawn Finch, an officer who was
injured in the line of duty while performing an enforcement action.
Eligibility for this award is to be determined by the Chief.
Top OVI Performer: Officer Sarah Bitter, for having the most OVI
arrests for the calendar year. She will also receive recognition at a
January 27 luncheon with the Safe Community Coalition.
The following officers/employees received letters of commendation
for their involvement in performance above and beyond the call of
duty for assisting a needy family at Christmas time:
Officer Terry Aytay, Officer Mike Marniella, Officer Chris Munk,
Officer Rob Veverka and administrative assistant Shelly Rhome.
Newburgh Heights Police Chief John Majoy said, "We've made
tremendous strides in 2014 and the hard work, determination and
service by our officers has been outstanding. I am proud to work with
them. I am also thankful for the support of our elected officials who
have offered a tremendous amount of support."
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2015
By Amber Weisbarth
GARFIELD HEIGHTS
Assault
A Garfield Heights Middle School
student told police she exited the
school bus with a friend at
McCracken Rd. and Henry St. on
January 14, and three girls from
her school followed them into the
corner store. She said the girls
kept telling her that they wanted
to fight her as she walked home.
She said one of the girls then
slapped her, and the other two
each punched her in the head.
The victim said she didn't want to
fight and continued to walk home
to tell her mother about the incident. Her mother told police she
would have a meeting with the
school principal and the suspects.
Burglary
•A resident of the 13300 block of
THE NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
of East 104th St. for a report of a
disturbance. Officers saw a large
crowd of people who began fleeing the area, but officers were able
to stop a vehicle that was attempting to pull away from the scene.
Police spoke to three females in
the car who said they had been at
a party and a fight broke out, and
damages occurred that they were
blamed for but said they had nothing to do with. As they left the
party, one of the girls began arguing and fighting with another female at the party. The other two
girls in the car said they tried to get
her to stop and get in the car to leave
and that is when police arrived.
Rockside Rd. told police someone
forced their way into her home
between 7:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. on
January 14, and stole two TVs. She
said she had locked her door when
she left in the morning and when
she returned, the door was unlocked and she found a small pane
of window glass missing from the
door, which was laying on the
ground broken. Police checked The females were under the age
with neighbors for possible wit- of 18 and were taken to City Jail
nesses with negative results.
where they were issued a summons
•On January 15, a resident of the for curfew. They were then re12300 block of Darlington Ave. leased to their parents who were
told police her 50-inch TV had also issued a summons for curfew.
been stolen from her home. She
said she has children who have had Theft
teenaged friends over the house, •A resident of the 12400 block of
but she was unable to name any McCracken Rd. told police a packsuspects at the time of the report. age delivered by the post office
was stolen from his porch on JanuCurfew Violation
ary 7, between 4:30 a.m. and 6:30
On January 18, about 1:15 a.m., p.m. He said he came home from
police responded to the 4500 block work that day and noticed an im-
print in the snow where the pack- ing through the Youth Bureau.
age had been placed, and that he
checked the area around his house Trespassing
for the package and did not find it.
On January 18, about 2:40 p.m.,
He said the package contained a the property manager of an apart$40 pair of headphones.
ment building on McCracken Rd.
•On January 12, the manager of told police he found three males
Speedway on Turney Rd. told po- trespassing in the boiler room of
lice he was chasing two teenagers the building, and when he conthat he believed stole merchan- fronted them, the males fled eastdise from his store, and that they bound on McCracken Rd. Officers
were near East 104th St. After a searched the area and were unable
short foot pursuit, police caught to locate the suspects. The manup to the suspects at a home in the ager went into the boiler room and
noticed the males had left behind
10200 block of Plymouth Ave. and
a black coat, a blanket, and a wallet
the male, 13, said he was planning
belonging to a Cleveland resident.
on stealing items from the Speed- The items were turned over to
way but decided not to. The officer police as evidence.
remembered the Plymouth Ave.
address being connected to teens SLAVIC VILLAGE
who stole merchandise from
Speedway on December 30, and Robbery
confirmed the 13-year-old was one
A 24-year-old woman told police
of the teens he told not to return to
she was walking down Jones Rd. at
the store or he would be arrested Harvard Ave. on January 16, about
for trespassing. He was arrested 4:30 p.m., when a man walked up
and patted down, and police found to her and said, "Lay it on the
a pack of gum in his coat pocket ground." She said the man had a
which he admitted to stealing. The gun pointed at her, so she laid
girl that had been with him, 12, said down on the ground, and the man
she did not steal anything, which stole her purse, then walked away
was confirmed through video sur- on Derwin Ave. She did not report
veillance. Theft charges are pend- any injuries.
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Theft
•A 22-year-old woman told police her cell phone was stolen while
spending the night at a friend's
house near East 72nd St. and
Harvard Ave. on January 12. She
said the phone was stolen from the
table while she was sleeping and
believed her friend's 19-year-old
brother was the person who stole
it. He was not at the scene when
police were called.
•A 69-year-old East 76th St. resident told police she went outside
at 5 a.m. on January 15, and started
her car to warm it up. She said she
went back inside and when she
came back out a few minutes later,
her car was gone. Police searched
the area for the vehicle with negative results.
•An 18-year-old Painesville resident told police he parked his caravan in the 3300 block of East 53rd
St. around 6 p.m. on January 17,
and locked the vehicle. When he
returned to the area around 7:45
p.m., the van was gone, and he
realized he must have dropped
the keys somewhere in the area.
The Detective Bureau was called
to follow up.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2015
THE NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
MORE HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2014:
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ACT prep course Newburgh Hts. dog park awarded
available online grant for enhancements
Students can now boost their ACT
scores without leaving their homes.
An online course will help area
students master testing strategies,
conquer core subjects and build
confidence to ace the college entrance exam.
The ACT Prep Course will be
held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesdays, starting February 11. Students only need a computer with
internet connection to join the fivesession course. The classes provide live interaction between students and teachers.
The online course combines lectures, visual aids, and PowerPoint
presentations for effective learning. Live video and audio also keep
the classes interactive.
Students can ask questions anytime during the course by typing
their inquiries. Teachers also can
monitor students' typed responses
on practice exams to determine
whether more time is needed on
teaching particular concepts.
The Nutro Company, a leading
manufacturer of natural pet food
products, awarded the Newburgh
Heights Village Dog Park a $2,000
grant for enhancements on behalf
of the 2013 ROOM TO RUN Dog
The students also will practice Appreciation Project.
solving problems in all subject arVillage Council added $500 to
eas, from figuring algebraic equafund
fencing an area previously
tions to analyzing scientific exfenced
by overgrown bushes and
periments. They will take sample
tests to identify strengths and weak- snow fencing. On December 18,
nesses, set goals and increase con- Nutro Pro Representative Steve
Buzzi presented a plaque to the
fidence as scores rise.
hard working project volunteers.
The course fee is $179. Financial
Former Newburgh Heights
aid is available for qualifying stuCouncilwoman
Michelle Graora
dents. To register or receive more
submitted
the
winning
application
information on courses taught in
the classroom or online, call Laura to ROOM TO RUN, a community
Icardi at 330-722-7235, or email program designed to support [email protected]. Par- lic dog parks and off-leash areas to
ents and students also can visit the enable pets to have a safe place to
website at www.ActTestPrep.info. run and socialize.
Experienced teachers will help
students polish their skills in EnThe Garfield Heights Division A girls softball team, the Athletics, finished their undefeated season 15- glish, math, reading, writing and
0 after winning the championship game against the Garfield Heights Tigers at the end of July 2014. science, as well as develop testtaking techniques.
Purchase G.H.
'Walkway' bricks
Garfield Heights is creating a
brick Walkway of Recognition behind the new Welcome Wall at the
Turney Road Fire Station. Anyone
can purchase an engraved brick to
create a memory that will last a
lifetime.
Cost for the standard brick is
$40. Cost for bricks with a military
or flag logo is $65.
Order forms are available at the
Garfield Heights Civic Center, 5407
Turney Road, or online at
www.garfieldhts.org. The order
deadline has been extended to June
1. Call 216-475-1100, ext. 2425.
Garfield Heights resident Dorothy Borer, center, received a
proclamation from the city of Garfield Heights from Villa St. Joseph
administrator Dan Storey, left, and her daughter, Dottie, on the
occasion of her 103rd birthday on November 26, 2014!
Ultra-high speed fiber expansion
enhances economic development
Everstream, an all-fiber high speed network service provider, in
conjunction with non-profit parent organization OneCommunity, and
the City of Independence, will expand its high-speed fiber network
along Brecksville and Rockside rds.
With this expansion, Everstream will run fiber along Brecksville Rd.,
from Selig Rd. north to Rockside Rd., making high speed data services
available to the City of Independence including the Old Town Hall and
the City Hall Annex Building, as well as businesses along this route.
Everstream is able to run this fiber using existing conduit from the
City of Independence. Bay Pointe Tech Services, a partner working in
conjunction with Everstream, will deliver high speed internet services
to the City of Independence.
Currently, Everstream offers broadband network services to businesses in Independence along the north side of Rockside Rd. from
Brecksville Rd. to just west of I-77. Additionally, fiber will be extended
along the south side of Rockside Rd. from the southwest corner of
Brecksville Rd. to west of the I-77 interchange. Fiber connectivity is
already available for tenants of the Crown Centre 1 and Summit 3 office
buildings located on Rockside.
"The City of Independence is one of the hubs in Northeast Ohio for
Information Services and Technology," said Mayor Gregory P. Kurtz.
"This partnership with Everstream will enhance our position as a
leader in this sector and puts the city in a great position for economic
development activity. As we strive to retain and attract businesses to the
city now and in the future, it is essential that we pursue opportunities
to improve our fiber-based broadband network," Kurtz continued.
As a result of a strategic planning process in 2013, the City of
Independence is focused on attracting and retaining high-wage and
sustainable employment as well as increasing the local commercial tax
base. The Economic Development Strategic Plan will serve as a framework for the city's business development activities going forward.
Increasing access to reliable fiber-based broadband in the Rockside
Rd. corridor was identified as an action item in the strategic plan.
Additionally, this fiber route will provide Independence based businesses with the option to connect to the Health-Tech Corridor. In
November, OneCommunity announced the 100 gigabit Health-Tech
Corridor project. With the support of a $700K grant from the U.S.
Economic Development Agency, OneCommunity and the City of
Cleveland will build a $1.2 million, ultra-fast, ultra-high-bandwidth
fiber-optic network from downtown to University Circle along the
Health-Tech Corridor.
"Through our partnership with Everstream we can provide Independence businesses a direct connection to the innovations taking place in
the Health-Tech Corridor," said Kurtz. "Seizing the opportunity to
expand our access to fiber-based broadband and making these regional connections will put our businesses at the forefront of this
rapidly evolving market."
Everstream shares infrastructure and support teams with
OneCommunity, a nonprofit, open broadband network provider,
which has spent more than a decade building the most advanced fiberoptic network in Northeast Ohio.
Everstream is a Cleveland based, all-fiber high speed network provider offering ethernet and internet services to business customers
across Northeast Ohio. With over 2400 miles of fiber across 24 counties
and comprehensive data center connectivity at 10 Gigabit speed,
Everstream provides the fastest, most reliable network in the region.
The 24/7 network operations center is staffed and operated by
certified technical staff based in downtown Cleveland. For more
information on Everstream, visit everstream.net.
The Newburgh Heights Village Dog Park was awarded grant money
to use for enhancements by The Nutro Company, a manufacturer of
natural pet food products, as part of the ROOM TO RUN Dog
Appreciation Project. Shown in the photo above, from left to right,
are: Dorene Kray, Nutro Pro Representative Steve Buzzi, Former
Newburgh Heights Councilwoman Michelle Graora, Therese Roslan,
Debbie Roslan and Jerry Rohal. Standing in the back, from left:
Chuck Glenn, Eva Karras and Service Director Joe Milano.
Volunteers removed the overgrown vegetation in late 2013, but
due to the weather of 2013-2014,
the completion was delayed until
July 2014. The Newburgh Heihts
Service Department was highly
instrumental in managing the
project and completing the landscaping.
The Dog Park is available to residents of Newburgh Heights. Contact Village Hall, 216-641-4650,
for application information.
Block watch
Cranwood
The Cranwood Ward Club will
meet Tuesday, Jan. 27, at 7
p.m. at the Garfield Heights
Civic Center, 5407 Turney Rd.
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