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Lighting contest winners receive awards New regional dispatch center to open
at Monday's Garfield Council meeting this month, Bedford official announces
By Judith Goldsworth
The new 911 regional dispatch
center, which will serve the police
and fire dispatch needs of four
southeast area communities, is
scheduled to open later this month,
Bedford City Manager Mike Mallis
announced at the Bedford Council
meeting last week.
Several years in the planning and
under construction for the past several months, the Southeast Emergency Communications Center, located in Bedford Heights City Hall,
will serve the combined dispatch
needs of Bedford, Bedford Heights,
Maple Heights and Garfield
Heights.
Shown with city officials at Monday night's Garfield Heights Council meeting are some of the winners
of the holiday lighting contest after awards were presented by Mayor Vic Collova. Photo by Pat Dovak
ticket has been posted on the veThe Tagliarina Family of 13500
hicle.
The
old
ordinance
gave
vioHathaway
Rd., was the Citywide
Garfield Heights Council met Monlators
a
written
warning
for
the
first
winner.
day night and passed two pieces of
legislation after Mayor Vic Collova offense.
Street resurfacing
handed out awards to winning resiAnother amended ordinance was
dents in each ward and an overall put on third reading by council to In his report to council, Mayor
winner in the holiday lighting con- up the fine for parking of commer- Collova announced that Cuyahoga
test.
cial vehicles in residential districts County, under the Multi Street Resurfacing Program Phase 2, has
Okayed was an amended agree- to $75. The fine would go up to
awarded $508,000 to Garfield
$250
if
the
offender
had
previously
ment with the state of Ohio to
Heights to resurface Greenview Avbeen
convicted
or
pleaded
guilty
to
accept a grant of $200,000 for the
enue, Runneymeade Avenue, and
the
parking
violation
within
one
Overdrive Inc. street improvement
year
of
the
offense
and
to
$500
if
E. 117 and E. 132 streets.
project.
guilty of two or more violations
City Engineer Dave Krock said
Under the original agreement the within a year.
work
on the four streets will be
city was required to create jobs and
completed
in 2016.
Lighting
contest
winners
maintain them as a stipulation to
receiving the grant. Under the
Police Chief Robert Sackett warned
The following were named winners
amended agreement, the state re- of the Garfield Heights Residential residents of a scam going on in the
moves the requirement of job cre- Holiday Lighting Contest for 2014 wake of the Anthem security breach.
ation from the city and puts it on and those present received awards at
"If you get any emails from AnOverdrive.
Monday night's council meeting:
them or phone calls from Anthem,
An emergency resolution was also
Ward 1, The Hurley Family, it's a scam," Sackett said. He noted
passed to apply for the 2015 Com- 12109 Marguerite Ave. Ward 2, that legitimate Anthem corresponmunity Recycling Awareness Grant The Sanchez-Aponte Family, 12804 dence will come through the regufor up to $5,000 to promote a greener Reindeer Ave. Ward 3, Cleston lar mail.
community, reduce the amount of and Linda Hensley, 4620 Burleigh
waste going into landfills and in- Rd. Ward 4, 4948 E. 86 St. Ward 5,
crease collection of recyclable waste. Susan and Tony Kolcinko, 5651
Council put on third reading an Andover Blvd. Ward 6, Chris and
amended ordinance making it a Helen Szemacs, 12812 Eastwood
minor misdemeanor for illegal park- Blvd. Ward 7, Alexis Bogucki and
ing of commercial vehicles, subject Scott Acevedo, 13721 Carpenter
to city towing 12 hours after the Ave.
By Ellen Psenicka
G.H. schools
seek combined
renewal levy
In this year's May 5 primary election, the Garfield Heights City
School District is seeking renewal
of a 17.4 mill tax levy providing for
emergency requirements of the district for a period of 10 years.
Treasurer Al Sluka, in the "Open
Lines" publication of the Garfield
schools, said this levy will be unique
because it will combine two emergency levies that are coming due in
each of the next two years into one
ballot issue.
He said the issue will not raise
taxes but instead renew previously
approved levies from the community in 2010 and 2011. And, Sluka
noted, combining the renewal levies will save taxpayer dollars on
election costs.
served in the U.S. Navy in World
War II, and supported the Cleveland Childrens' Museum, the Cleveland Art Museum, the Bedford Historical Society, served as chairman
of Bedford Buildings and Grounds,
and was instrumental in the preservation of the 1832 Hezekiah Dun"Any delays that we've had so far,"
ham house and the 1892 Old
Mallis said, "have been due to workChurch on the Square.
ing with AT&T and getting them to
"Jack is a very dear friend of the
get all the lines in order. We want to
make sure this is working seamlessly city and all its citizens... the guy's
amazing. He's still sharp as a tack.
before we transition."
He's got a memory and it's terrific!
Mallis said a couple of minor
We hope he has many more happy
items were being addressed. He
and healthy years in the future,"
noted that as of last week the Bedford
Koci said.
Heights dispatching operation was
working out of Bedford.
Legislative agenda
Mallis said that he had received
information just prior to the Monday, Feb. 2 council meeting that the
updated transfer date for all the
dispatch services to begin work at
the new center is scheduled for
"roughly" Thursday, Feb. 19.
"They're dispatching out of our
dispatch center right here in City
Hall. So it's kind of a precursor to
working some kinks out and then
we'll be moving over to the new
center.
The only piece of legislation on
last week's council agenda was an
ordinance for the city to enter into
a contract with Nerone and Sons,
Inc. for improvements to the city's
Wastewater Treatment Plant, at a
Mallis praised Bedford Fire Chief cost of $1,721,470. Nerone was the
Dave Nagy and Police Chief Kris lowest and best bidder, according
Nietert for their roles in the transi- to the legislation.
tion, "as well as all of the other
These improvements are being
chiefs in Bedford Heights, Maple funded through bonds that the city
Heights and Garfield Heights, and received last year, Mallis said.
all the mayors. This is a monumenCouncil also approved a motion
tal task, and I know it was a little
to
accept the January 27, 2015 recdisappointing when we didn't turn
ommendation of the Board of Zonthat over on January 1."
ing Appeals for Jacqueline Barbee,
Snow woes
of 77 Southwick Dr., regarding the
"Obviously, everyone's been deal- number of driveway aprons (each
ing with the weather the last couple lot shall have only one driveway)
of days," Mallis said. "Our crews after she was issued a permit to
have been out there, we've sent out resurface an existing driveway.
multiple notifications with our so- Announcements
cial media outlets, as well as knocking on a couple of doors. But I can't City Hall will be closed for Presistress enough, when there's more dents' Day, which is Monday, Feb.
than two inches of snow, there's a 16. Consequently the next council
parking ban. So please, try to keep meeting will be held on Tuesday,
Feb. 17.
your vehicle out of the roadway."
"This issue stabilizes the district's
Councilwoman Sandy Spinks said
finances for the next 10 years and she received phone calls from resiallows for prudent planning well dents who simply couldn't get their
into the future," Sluka stated.
cars in their driveways because of all
the snow, so they just left them out
on the street.
The city's next "FriDates" concert
by the Bedford Arts and Culture
Board will be held at 7:30 p.m. this
Friday, Feb. 13, at Light of Hearts
Villa, 283 Union St. Featured will
be the Larry Patch Quartet.
Councilman Walter Genutis said
that in his neighborhood someone's
plowing service had pushed all the
snow up on a fire hydrant and some
of the neighbors were angry about
it. He said Councilman Donald
Saunders had mentioned many
the collapse of a canopy at the times before the importance of keepPrime Station gas station at Lee ing the areas around fire hydrants
Road and Maple Heights Boule- free of snow during the winter.
vard that happened at 6:30 p.m. on
"That's really a matter of life and
February 4, just prior to last week's
council meeting, stating that there death," Genutis noted.
were vehicles underneath when the Jack Wardley honored
canopy fell.
At the meeting, Mayor Stan Koci
Fire Chief Vito Kavaliunas said
honored
lifelong Bedford resident
that the canopy covering the pump
island at the gas station, which is Jack Wardley, who turned 103 years
next to Maple Heights City Hall, old this week, with a proclamation
collapsed, "Probably due to the in his honor.
In an effort to save the Bedford
VFW Post 1082, there will be a
fundraising concert held on Saturday, Feb. 21. Cost is $10 and one of
the acts will be the Akron Big Band,
Koci said. Council members said
there will be fundraising events in
March and April for the benefit of
the Bedford Historical Society.
Owner of bar where fatal
shooting occurred addresses
Maple Heights Council
LaMalfa announces candidacy
Garfield Heights resident Joseph
LaMalfa of Silver Rd. has announced his candidacy for the Ward
2 seat on Garfield Heights City
Council.
LaMalfa said he hopes to work
with the mayor and his administration as they continue their tough
fight to improve the city’s financial
situation.
He said he was initially concerned
that Mayor Vic Collova’s administration might continue policies that
caused the city’s fiscal emergency.
However, after seeing that this is
not the case, LaMalfa said he decided to declare his intention to be
part of the team that solves problems together.
“As a 45-year resident of Ward 2
and a proud graduate of the Garfield
Heights City Schools, I know
Garfield Heights has many caring
residents, dedicated city employ-
Gerard Atwood, owner of the R
ees, a strong infrastructure and fine Bar & Lounge where a fatal shootcommunity resources," said LaMalfa. ing occurred in late January, spoke
“Like other cities, Garfield Heights on the incident at Maple Heights
also faces challenges," he said. "I Council last week and pledged to
look forward to the opportunity to cooperate with police and maintain
discuss solutions and work hard to safety at his business.
ensure that Garfield Heights is the
At around 1 a.m. on Saturday,
best possible place for people to Jan. 31, Orlando "O.J." Stevens,
live, work, recreate, raise a family 27, of Cleveland, was shot in the
and retire."
parking lot of the bar at 5120
Warrensville Center Road, after an
argument with another man inside.
Stevens, a barber, was rushed to
South Pointe Hospital but died a
short time later, said police, who
are still seeking a person of interest
in the shooting.
Public meeting
on Fleet Ave.
construction
A public meeting to discuss the
construction along Fleet Avenue
in Slavic Village will be held
Thursday, Feb. 12, at 7 p.m. at St.
Stanislaus Church, 3649 East 65th
St., hosted by the East 63rd St.
Block Club. City of Cleveland
officials will be available to answer questions.
Playmakers
wins Best
G.H. Chamber
Wings contest Awards Lunch
Playmakers Sports Grille in
Garfield Heights has taken top honThe Garfield Heights Chamber of
ors in The Plain Dealer's Commerce Annual Awards Lunch
cleveland.com Best Wings in North- will be held Wednesday, March 18,
east Ohio contest.
at the Knights of Columbus Hall
Chef-owner Justin Grabowski and Grand Ballroom, 10808 Granger
his team beat out four very close Rd., Garfield Heights, from 11:30
contenders: Sidelines Bar and Grill a.m. to 1 p.m.
in Brunswick, Good Olde Daze in
Join the GHCC as it honors the
Parma, Rusty Barrel in Westlake "best" of Garfield Heights in the
and Seasoned Grill in Northfield to following categories: Business of
win the PD contest.
the Year, New Business of the Year,
Playmakers specializes in mild, Non-Profit of the Year, Chamber
medium, hot and super-hot chicken Ambassador of the Year, Citizen of
wings plus a variety of dry rubs, with the Year, Volunteer of the Year.
25 individual and specific options.
By Judith Goldsworth
The luncheon is $25 for Chamber
members
and $30 for non-mem"We are thrilled by Justin's and
bers.
Playmakers success," said co-owner
Jerry Grabowski. "It is a very nice
To register call the Chamber ofwin for the folks of Garfield Heights fice, 216-475-7775 or e-mail:
and the southeast Cleveland area." info@garfieldchamber.com
The city finished out 2014 with a
$3.6 million balance in the general
fund despite several million dollars
in cuts over the past few years. A
$5.8 million reserve is still intact,
they noted.
weight of the snow... there were a
Wardley celebrated his first cenThose who wish to view the
couple of very fortunate people. tury plus three on Tuesday, Feb. 10. PowerPoint presentation of the State
One woman had just parked her car Koci noted that Wardley graduated of the City address can go to
and went inside to pay for her fuel, from Bedford High School in 1931, www.bedfordoh.gov.
and two cars had just pulled away."
He said there was one minor injury.
Atwood told council, "First of all,
our prayers and concerns go out to Censuring resolution passes
the family of the gentleman that was
killed. But I did want to address Council passed a resolution at last
this and let you know our efforts week's meeting censuring Councilhaven't changed from the day that man Bill Brownlee "for conduct
we opened, as far as what we prom- unbecoming a member of the counised Planning and Zoning and our cil of the city."
councilman, what we will do to The legislation was amended from
make sure that these incidents are its first reading at the January 21
few and far between, in terms of our council meeting to read: "Councilcontrol.
man Brownlee continually disrupts
"We had promised we would have the meetings of council by exhibitsecurity cameras inside and outside ing disruptive, insulting, disrespectthe building, we had promised that ful, and unprofessional behavior to
we would have an older crowd, and the mayor, council president and
also we had promised we would other council members... such behave a security team, which we did havior exhibits a lack of respect,
have a security team on site. The inhibits the productivity of council,
individuals were not patrons of the and distracts the council from perbar. The incident happened out- forming its duties."
side the bar, in the parking lot."
The resolution further states, "It is
Atwood said that he and his em- the desire of the majority of counployees had been cooperating with cil... to formally censure and adthe Maple Heights police and the monish Councilman Brownlee for
detectives who were investigating the his disruptive behavior in the hope
crime scene and that security cameras that he will cease such behavior."
were a key part of the investigation.
In a previous version of the resolution,
it was noted that Brownlee had
Police Chief John Popielarczyk
said if anyone has information about disclosed confidential discussions
the incident to call police at 216- held by council in an executive
session, which he had posted on his
662-1234.
personal Facebook page.
Gas station canopy
This passage was removed at the
collapses
request of city officials. Brownlee
Popielarczyk also briefly spoke on
Council members praised Mallis
and Koci for their outstanding efforts in the annual State of the City
presentation held in late January.
(Continued on Page 3)
Metroparks offers day of fun
at Fight the Frost Festival at
CanalWay Center in Cuy. Hts.
Looking for the cure for your cabin
fever? Whether it is fresh air or a
change of scenery that you need,
come to Fight the Frost Festival for
a day of fun for the whole family.
Drop by CanalWay Center in the
Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation on
Saturday, Feb. 21, from noon to 4
p.m. to celebrate the winter season
both inside and outside.
more about the weather during demonstrations that will show how clouds
and ice form.
Decorate cookies, make kidfriendly frosty-themed crafts and
try out carpet skating! Afterward,
enjoy snow cones and tasty hot
chocolate.
For more information about Fight
the Frost Festival and many other
If there is enough snow on the Cleveland Metroparks events, visit
ground, there will be snowshoeing clevelandmetroparks.com.
and snow sculpting festivities - you
may find yourself hoping for snow CanalWay Center is located off
to fall! Snowshoeing makes for a Whittlesey Way, off the East 49th
great form of exercise and an excit- Street entrance of Ohio & Erie Caing way to explore the snowy land- nal Reservation in Cuyahoga
Heights, between Grant Avenue and
scape.
Canal Road.
With the help of CanalWay Center
volunteers and staff, build the perfect igloo or snowman and join
Cleveland Metroparks naturalists
for a winter walk. While you're outside, warm up near the bonfire and
The city of Garfield Heights
enjoy some toasted marshmallows.
would like to inform residents
The fun continues inside that the rubbish pickup schedule
CanalWay Center as well! Enjoy an will not change next week in spite
entertaining story and grab binocu- of the President's Day holiday
lars for bird watching from Monday.
Canalway's picture window. Learn
G.H. rubbish
pickup schedule
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THE NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
Tuesday, February 17
Stories From Black History
Tomon from the Garfield Hts.
Wednesday, February 11 Amy
High School Students of Service/
Community Awareness Meeting Kiwanis Key Club. Refreshments
served. New members welcome.
The Garfield Hts. Ward 6 Community Awareness Meeting will be
Friday, February 13
held Wednesday, Feb. 11, at 7 p.m.
Post #1082 Fish Fry
at the Civic Center, 5407 Turney
Rd. Join Councilman Matt Burke,
Fish dinners will be served at the
Mayor Vic Collova and special French-Bartlett VFW Post #1082,
guest Economic Director Noreen located at the corner of Northfield
Kuban, as she talks about how and Forbes rds. in Bedford, on the
money is obtained for demolition second Friday of each month. Dinof vacant homes. Building Inspec- ner will be served Friday, Feb. 13,
tor Bill Wervey will also discuss from 4:30-7 p.m. Tilapia dinner,
what to do about vacant homes $9; ocean perch, $9.50. Takeouts
and unruly tenants. All are wel- available. Open to the public. 440come. Refreshments served.
232-9035.
Woman's Club Meets
Saturday, February 14
The Garfield Hts. Woman's Club
Valentine's Day Dance
will meet Wednesday, Feb. 11, at 7
Bring your sweetheart to the Sop.m. at the Civic Center, 5407
Turney Rd. Guest speaker will be ber, Safe and Sweet Dance on Sat-
urday, Feb. 14, from 6-10 p.m. at
the Old Landmark Christian Ministries, 3547 E. 80 St. Cost, $7 at
the door. Enjoy music, dancing,
50/50 raffle and a cash snack bar.
No designated driver needed!
Band Valentine Extravaganza
The French-Bartlett VFW Post
#1082, at the corner of Northfield
and Forbes rds. in Bedford, will
host the 147 Band "Night Under
the Stars" Cabaret on Saturday,
Feb. 14, from 6:30-10 p.m. Dinner, a comedian, vendors booths,
and music and dancing. BYOB
and cash bar also available. Advance tickets, $25; two for $40;
$30 each at the door. Open to the
public. For tickets, call Don
Gamble, 216-849-7495, or Glenda
Gamble, 216-849-4418.
Children ages 5-10 are invited to
hear stories about famous black
Americans on Tuesday, Feb. 17, at
4:30 p.m. in the children's area of
the Maple Hts. Library, 5225 Library Ln., in partnership with
Warrensville Community Baptist
Church. The program will highlight the lives of Rosa Parks and
the Tuskegee Airmen. Books will
be available for children to take
home to learn more about these
heroes of American history.
Wednesday, February 18
Free Health Screenings
Sunday, February 15
Marymount Hospital, 12300
McCracken Rd., Garfield Hts., will
offer free health screenings of
blood pressure, glucose (sugar)
and cholesterol on Wednesday,
Feb. 18, from 9 a.m. to noon in
front of the hospital's gift shop. No
fasting or appointment required.
Valentine Brunch
GHCC Lunch Meeting
Holy Name Church will serve a
Valentine Brunch on Sunday, Feb.
15, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Haren
Hall, 8328 Broadway Ave., Cleveland, as a Holy Name Women's
Guild fundraiser for the rectory
roof. Menu: Belgian waffles, eggs,
sausage, honey ham, potatoes, fruit
cup, juice, coffee, tea. Cost for
adults, $8; children 5-12, $5. Split
and Chinese raffles. Reservations,
216-544-7917.
The Garfield Hts. Chamber of
Commerce Lunch Meeting will be
held Wednesday, Feb. 18, from
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Knights
of Columbus Hall, 10806 Granger
Rd. Learn how behavioral marketing can be useful to you and your
business from Eugene Shatsman of
the Behavioral Marketing Institute.
RSVP by calling 216-475-7775.
Pastor Installation
Tetelestai Passion Play
The official installation of the
Rev. Dr. Matthew Zuehlke as pastor of Independence Presbyterian
Church will be held Sunday, Feb.
15, at 1 p.m. at the church, 6624
Public Square. A number of clergy
elders from surrounding Presbyterian churches will participate
in the Installation Service, which
will be preceded by a time of
fellowship after the regular worship service.
St. Martin of Tours Church,
14600 Turney Rd., Maple Hts.,
will host performances of the
Tetelestai Passion Play on Friday
and Saturday, Feb. 20 and 21, at 8
p.m.; and Sunday, Feb. 22, at 2
p.m. Donations accepted.
Monday, February 16
Farmer's Market Forum
Fri.-Sun., Feb. 20-22
Sunday, February 22
Sokol Sunday Dinner
A pork goulash dinner with
dumplings and vegetables will be
served Sunday, Feb. 22, from 12:30 p.m. at Bohemian National
Hall, 4939 Broadway Ave., Cleveland. Cost, $13. Dinners also
served with coffee and dessert. Reservations required by Monday,
Feb. 16, by calling Olga Nemecek,
216-447-0264.
Slavic Village residents are invited to a forum to discuss how the
farmer's market can maximize its
potential and benefit to the community on Monday, Feb. 16, at 6
p.m. at Slavic Village Development,
Tuesday, February 24
5620 Broadway Ave. Discuss what
Wellness Presentation
residents want in a farmer's market, including vendors, activities
Cuyahoga Valley Career Center,
and nutritional information. Ja- Cleveland Clinic Independence
son, 216-429-1182, ext. 118.
Family Health Center and
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 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
but registration is required by February 17; visit tinyurl.com/CVCC2-24-15 or email Marie Elias at
melias@cvccworks.edu.
10¢ greeting cards, etc. Kitchen will
also be open serving breakfast and
lunch. Take outs available.
Don Burket Benefit
A benefit for Don Burket, longtime resident of Garfield Hts., will
be held Saturday, Feb. 28, from 59 p.m. at the Quaker Steak and
Lube in Sheffield Village, to help
his family with medical bills and
expenses for cancer treatment.
Cost in advance, $30; at the door,
$35; includes full buffet and two
Wednesday, February 25 bar drinks. Entertainment, "Rock
City Variety Show." For details or
K Of C Dinner
tickets call 216-287-3021, email
Pork roast and spaetzle with j_burket@hotmail.com, visit
sauerkraut, apple sauce and rolls w w w . f a c e b o o k . c o m /
will be served at the Knights of BreathOfLifeBenefit.
Columbus Club 4130, 10806
Sunday, March 8
Granger Rd., Garfield Hts., on
Wednesday, Feb. 25, from 4-7 p.m.
Genealogical Society
Cost for adults, $9; children under
Anniversary
12, $7. Reservations required by
Sunday, Feb. 22, by calling 216- A 25th anniversary dinner for
662-2277, mailbox #2. The the African-American GenealogiIsabella Guild will also sell home- cal Society of Cleveland will be
made bakery.
held Sunday, March 8, from 36:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn, 6001
Saturday, February 28
Rockside Rd., Independence. The
evening will recognize the Society's
Church Rummage Sale
founders. Guest speaker will be
The Rock Community Church, Clarence Bozeman, former driver
9403 Garfield Blvd., Garfield Hts., for the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther
will host a Rummage Sale on Satur- King, Jr. and accomplished eduday, Feb. 28, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. cator who lectures on his vast civil
Check out the church's famous 5- rights experience. Cost, $35, due
for-$1 items, a large selection of by February 21. Contact Carrie
Easter egg coloring kits, Easter Stokes,
216-921-2578
or
candy, bakery, personal care items, heritage@aagsclev.org.
Cleveland Plumbing Industry
to host career night for women
Even though women make up 47
percent of the United States labor
force, they still only hold 2.6 percent of construction jobs, according to the National Women's Law
Center.
"Our goal is to educate women on
all of the great career opportunities in the building and construction trades and steer them in the
right direction," said Doreen Cannon, president of Plumbers Local
55 and chair of the Cleveland
Building Trades Tradeswomen
Committee. "These trades are looking for more women to apply and
this event will help connect women
to experienced industry professionals."
That's why the Cleveland Plumbing Industry (CPI), Greater
Cleveland's resource for experienced plumbing and mechanical
contractors, along with the new
Cleveland Building and Construction Trades Tradeswomen Committee, are working together to Those interested in attending or
help raise awareness and create have questions should call Doreen
career opportunities for women in Cannon at 216-459-2900, ext. 143.
the construction industry.
An RSVP is preferred, but walk-ins
On Tuesday, Feb. 24, from 6 to are welcome.
7:30 p.m., CPI will open the doors
of its Brooklyn Heights training
facility, located at 950 Keynote
Circle, to Northeast Ohio women
who are interested in learning
more and starting a career in the
building and construction trades.
Attendees will have the opportunity to meet with and talk to representatives from a variety of trades,
including plumbers, electricians,
carpenters, iron workers, pipefitters,
bricklayers, roofers and more.
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.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2015
THE NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
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Human Services Director Linda
Vopat said movies would be shown
at the Senior Center on Thursday
sional attitude in bringing all of mornings in observation of Black
this to council. So this is just a History Month: "12 Years A Slave"
public censure, a comment. There's on February 12, and "Lee Daniels:
no penalty whatsoever."
The Butler" on February 26.
Also passed at the meeting was a
"Anyone in the community can
resolution for the city to accept come in to see them," Vopat said.
two vacant parcels of land at 14800 "We usually start them at about
Schreiber Road for the city's land 9:45 a.m., so feel free to stop by."
bank, donated from Barbara
Announcements
Anderson of Cleveland.
GHHS 'Athletes of the Week' Bar owner speaks to M.H. Council
Garfield Heights High School
Marek recently bowled a 470 seAthletic Director Dale Krzynowek ries with games of 225 and 245.
has named the following students
Each "Athlete of the Week" is
"Athletes of the Week."
given a free pizza courtesy of
Nate Louis
Tiffany's Pizza and Grinders in
Garfield Heights, a supporter of
Nate Louis, a
Garfield Heights Athletics.
17-year-old senior at GHHS,
has been named
an "Athlete of
the Week" for his
accomplishments on the wrestling team.
Presque Isle
Louis earned all conference honThe Holy Name Seniors will take
ors by placing fourth out of 18 in
a trip to Presque Isle on Tuesday,
the NOC wrestling tournament.
March 10. Cost is $26; slots, $35.
Nathan Marek Call Doris Rusnak, 216-581-2860.
Nathan Marek,
a 16-year-old
sophomore at
GHHS, has been
named an "Athlete of the Week"
for his accomplishments on the bowling team.
Wheeling Island
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currently has at least one lawsuit
pending against city officials,
which he had filed in early January
in federal court, against Mayor
Jeffrey Lansky, Council President
Jackie Albers and Law Director
John Montello. Brownlee has
stated that Lansky violated his civil
rights by publishing private
income tax information.
Lansky filed suit against Brownlee
in October, accusing him and
Brownlee's wife, Lynde, of defamation due to statements made on
their website, Maple Heights News.
This lawsuit is pending in
Cuyahoga County Common Pleas
Court.
Councilman Anthony Cefaratti
stated, "I would like to state, on the
record, that I believe by passing
this legislation that there will be
another lawsuit filed. I am not sure
of that, I'm not positive, but given
the track record of lawsuits flying
around, it will probably happen.
And I think we will be expending
more taxpayers' money on lawyers' fees, and I don't agree with
that. Also, I don't agree with some
of the actions Mr. Brownlee's done,
but if council wants to go ahead
and do that, it's their choice."
St. Benedict Catholic School in
Garfield Heights will offer a day
trip to the Wheeling Island Hotel,
Casino and Racetrack on Saturday, March 21. The bus will depart
from St. Martin of Tours parking
lot, 14600 Turney Rd., Maple
Heights, at 8 a.m. and return at 8
p.m. Cost is $30 per person; must be
18 or older. Trip includes $25 free
play and free racing program. RSVP
by Wednesday, Feb. 18, by calling
Tickets are now available for the Scott Gongos, 216-475-3633.
second annual John Paul II Academy Chili Cook-off and Basket DC & Baltimore
Albers said, "This is a statement
Raffle to be held at Ss. Peter and
Victory Fellowship Baptist saying we are not happy with the
Paul Activity Center, 4750 Turney Church, located at the former conduct, and we would appreciate
Road in Garfield Heights, on Sat- Broadway United Methodist a review of a little more profesurday, Feb. 21, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Church in Slavic Village, will travel
The cost is $5 for adults and to Washington, DC and Baltimore,
children ages 12 and up. Children MD on May 1 and 2. Visit the
11 and under will be admitted Martin Luther King Memorial,
free. The price includes one chance White House, and Smithsonian
museums. All are welcome! Cost is
at a door prize.
$275 for adults; $150 for youth
Tickets are available at JPII Acad- ages 8-17. Deadline to reserve is
emy, 10608 Penfield Avenue, Mon- April 1. Call Marcia Banks, 216day-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 510-7222.
JPII Chili Cook
Off set for Feb. 21
Ash Wednesday
services set
GHUMC
The Garfield Heights United
Methodist Church, 4977 Turney
Rd., across from Turneytown
Shopping Center, will hold an Ash
Wednesday service at 7 p.m. on
February 18. Doors will open at 5
p.m. for meditation and/or to receive ashes.
Holy Spirit Church
Holy Spirit Church, 4341 East
131 St., Garfield Heights, will hold
an Ash Wednesday Mass on February 18, at 7 p.m., with celebrant
Fr. Philip Bernier and homilist
Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers.
Also at Holy Spirit Church, an
evening prayer, speaker and reception will be held Thursday, Feb.
19, at 7 p.m. A Youth and Young
Adult Night will be held Friday,
Feb. 20, at 7 p.m.; a reception will
follow.
Italy and Lourdes
Join Fr. Joseph Callahan, spiritual director at Our Lady of
Lourdes Parish, in a pilgrimage to
Italy and Lourdes from June 15
through June 26. Visit Rome,
Tuscany, Assisi, Venice and
Lourdes. The cost is $3999, includes airfare and all-inclusive trip.
For more information visit
www.proximotravel.com or call 855842-8001.
Vopat said on Tuesday, Feb. 24,
a program, "Understanding
Memory Loss," sponsored by
Marymount and South Pointe hospitals, will be presented at the Senior Center. She also said that income tax preparation appointments
for seniors and low income indiAn ordinance amending the codi- viduals were still being offered, but
fied ordinances regarding obtain- appointments were filling up fast.
ing a rental registration license in
Councilwoman Edwina Agee said
the city was placed on first read- a District 7 Block Watch meeting
ing.
will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 19, at the Maple
Black History Month
Heights Library.
A resolution for the city to enter
into a Demolition Program Agreement with the Cuyahoga County
Department of Development to
participate in the county's demolition program in Maple Heights in
2015 was placed on second reading.
programs
Annual 'Night
Out for Literacy'
As February is Black History
Month, officials announced special programs to honor African
Americans whose lives and achievements continue to impact the hisThe 3rd annual "Night Out for
tory of the nation.
Literacy," a fundraising event for
Brownlee announced a presen- the Broadway Christian Church
tation to honor Rosa Parks, a key Summer Reading Program, will
figure in the Civil Rights move- be held Saturday, Feb. 21, from 6
ment, for school age children on to 9 p.m. at Cleveland Central
Tuesday, Feb. 17, at 4:30 p.m. in Catholic's Ironman Center, 6550
Baxter Ave., Cleveland.
the Maple Heights Library.
A catered dinner will be served at
6:30 p.m., followed by a silent auction, raffle, live music, dancing
and other surprises.
The event will help raise funds
for scholarships for inner city, academically at-risk students the
church works with during the summer. With the scholarships, children can receive five weeks of intense, individualized reading
remediation free of charge.
Tickets are $25 per person or
$40 per couple. Attendees may
also purchase a table of eight for
$130. For tickets call Esther
Melendez at 216-631-0131. RSVP
is required by February 14.
AARP news
Chapter #4164
Garfield Heights AARP Chapter
#4164 will meet Friday, Feb. 13,
at 1:30 p.m. at the Civic Center,
5407 Turney Rd. Enjoy bingo and
celebrate Valentine's Day! Dues will
be collected at this meeting for those
who have not paid. Refreshments
will be served. Bring a food item or
donation for the food pantry.
Chapter #4490
Maple Heights AARP Chapter
#4490 will meet at the Maple
Heights Library, 5225 Library Ln.,
on Friday, Feb. 20, at 1 p.m. Entertainment at the meeting will be
provided by Doris and Dee Rundle
presenting "Singing Hands."
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THE NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2015
said she did not know every person who had attended. The gun
had been in the top part of her
closet under some clothing, and
said only a few people knew she
had purchased it. The gun was
entered into LEADS as stolen.
By Amber Weisbarth
GARFIELD HEIGHTS
Bomb Threat
RENT HOUSE
p.m., when he heard a loud noise,
but when he looked around, he
didn't notice anything out of the
ordinary. He then called police on
February 7 when he noticed the
glass of his side door was shattered
and a bullet hole was in his main
door. When police arrived, they
found a bullet in the man's shoe
that had been behind the door.
The officer believed the shot came
from the north side of Christine
Ave., near East 131st St. The resident, 26, said he does not have any
problems with anyone in the area.
At the time of the incident, police
said they did not receive any calls
for shots fired. The bullet was collected as evidence but no casings
were found in the area.
Garfield Heights Police received
a phone call on Wednesday, Feb.
4, around noon, and a man stated
that a bomb was in the Garfield
Heights Middle School and that it
would detonate in 45 minutes, then
hung up. Police immediately advised the school staff and superintendent and went to the school to
help staff search for any suspicious
items in public areas. The superintendent made the decision to
evacuate the school and students
were bussed and walked to the
high school. After no suspicious
items were found, children were
brought back to the building. The •On February 7, about 7:20 a.m.,
Garfield Heights Youth Bureau is a resident of the 10000 block of
to follow up on the case.
Edgepark Dr. told police she was
awakened by a "ting" sound, and
Breaking and Entering
when she went to investigate, she
Copper was stolen from the base- noticed a bullet hole in the bathment of a vacant home in the 4700 room window. Officers went to the
block of East 90th St., between home and saw that the bullet went
January 23 and February 6, ac- through the double pane window
cording to a man who said the and into a bedroom door across
property had been vacant for about the hall. Police checked the area
a year. He said a neighbor called for a bullet casing with negative
him on February 6 to tell him a results.
window was open, and when he
arrived at the house he saw the Theft
basement window was also broken
A 33-year-old resident of the 4900
out, where the suspects may have block of East 108th St. told police
gained entry.
she bought a gun on December 26,
and noticed it was missing after
Criminal Damage
she had a party on February 6. She
•A resident of the 13000 block of said about 25-30 people attended
Christine Ave. said he was in the the party between 6 p.m. February
shower on February 6, about 11:30 6 and 3 a.m. on February 7, and
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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
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on time. $12-$15 per hour. Call (216)
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Plumbing, carpentry, painting, window ropes, locks and numerous home
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Citizens Choice Emergency Roadside
Service. Must have good driving
record and automotive repair skills.
No DUI or DUS. (216) 298-7156.
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SLAVIC VILLAGE
Robbery
A man who makes pickups and
deliveries to the Dolloff Food Mart
near East 55th St. told police he
was robbed at gunpoint by two
males while he was in his work
truck in the parking lot on February 5, about 7:50 p.m. He said he
and his partner walked into the
store to make a pickup, and only
he returned to the truck on the
passenger side, while his partner
remained in the store. A few minutes later, he said a man with
dreadlocks opened the passenger
side door, pointed a gun at him,
and said, "Where is it at?" The
victim told the man he did not
have any money, and said a second man got into the truck and
took money out of the center console. According to the victim, the
second male then told the gunman to shoot him for lying. When
the victim heard this, he said he
curled into a ball and heard one
gun shot, and saw the males running towards Caleb Court. It was
unclear in the report where the
gunman aimed, but no one reported any injuries.
When police questioned the
man's partner, he said he was inside the store when he heard one
gun shot and told police that within
seconds his partner came into the
store saying they had been robbed.
Police found one shell casing in
the parking lot which was collected
as evidence and searched for the
suspects with negative results. The
store owner said he may have
caught the incident on security
cameras but the video was unable
to be viewed by police at the time
of the report.
Theft
•A resident of the 7800 block of
Worley Ave. said her car was stolen
on February 6, about 1:20 p.m.,
while it was parked in the street
near her home. There were no
witnesses or suspects at the time of
the report.
•A resident of the 6600 block of
Percy Ave. told police her temporary tag was stolen off her vehicle
between 9:30 a.m. on February 7,
and 2:30 p.m. on February 8.
There were no witnesses or suspects at the time of the report.
BEDFORD
text functions, and conditionally
summary functions. Paste Special
options will also be reviewed.
The Southeast Branch of the
Cuyahoga County Public Library
is located in Bedford at 70 Columbus Rd. To register or for more
information, call 440-439-4997 or
visit cuyahogalibrary.org.
•Library Love Bugs, Saturday,
Feb. 14, 2-3 p.m. Children and
families are invited to the library
for a special Valentine's Day
storytime and celebration.
•WGFH Productions: Improve
Your Improv, Monday, Feb. 16,
6:30-8 p.m. Tweens ages 9-12 are
invited to a session in the video
recording studio where attendees
will be playing improv games in•The Harlem Renaissance, spired by the show "Whose Line is
Monday, Feb. 16, 7 p.m. Explore It Anyway?" Spaces are limited.
the music and poetry of the Harlem
Renaissance. Understand the his- INDEPENDENCE
torical context of this pivotal time
The Independence Library, 6361
in the African American experi- Selig Dr., will offer the following
ence. Read excerpts from the po- programs. Call 216-447-0160 or
etry of Langston Hughes and in- visit www.cuyahogalibrary.com for
terpret language through dance. more details or to register.
Listen to samples of blues and
ragtime music and discuss how •Steps to Effective Interviewthese musical forms were a heart- ing, Monday, Feb. 16, 2 p.m. Learn
felt expression of the people of the what you should and should not
do before, during, and after the
time. Registration required.
interview. This will include both
CLEVELAND
verbal and non-verbal cues
through several phases of the inThe Cleveland Public Library's
terview process, and practice the
Fleet Branch, 7224 Broadway Ave.,
phases of interviewing.
Slavic Village, will offer the following programs. To register or for •Creative Writing Club, Tuesmore information, call 216-623- day, Feb. 17, 3:30 p.m. Join other
teen writers to stretch your imagi6962 or visit www.cpl.org.
nation with exercises to help you
•Valentine's Day Craft Time,
through the creative writing proThursday, Feb. 12, 3:30 p.m. Make
cess. Use prompts and other techbeautiful Valentine's Day crafts!
niques to get your creativity going.
•Growing Readers, Tuesdays,
Feb. 17-April 7, 3 p.m. Children MAPLE HEIGHTS
ages 3-5 are invited for stories, songs The Maple Heights Library is
and rhymes that will help them be- located at 5225 Library Ln. To
come better readers later in life.
register for any of the following
•Duct Tape Universe, Tuesday, programs, call 216-475-5000.
Feb. 17, 3:30 p.m. Explore ways to •Celebrate National Chocolate
craft this popular tape into every- Month, Thursday, Feb. 12, 3:30day objects you can use.
4:30 p.m. Students ages 11-18 can
play games, explore chocolate reGARFIELD HEIGHTS
lated books, enjoy some chocolate
The Garfield Heights Branch taste-testing, and chocolate bingo.
Library is located at 5409 Turney
•Bookworms, Thursday, Feb. 12,
Rd. All programs require registra6:30-7:15 p.m. Students in grades
tion unless otherwise noted. To
2-3, with their favorite adult, are
register or for more information,
invited to a lively discussion of
call 216-475-8178.
great books.
•Who's Ready for School– Kin•African American History
dergarten Readiness, Thursday,
Month: A Poetic Celebration,
Feb. 12, 10-11 a.m. Help your
Thursday, Feb. 12, 7-8:15 p.m.
preschooler make the transition
Celebrate the literary heritage of
into their first year of school. Exthe Harlem Renaissance with Dr.
plore hands-on activity stations
Regennia Williams and members
together about counting.
of RASHAD.
•Glory Road– The Under•Monday Evening Book Lovers,
ground Railroad, Thursday, Feb.
February 16, 7-8:15 p.m. Febru12, 7-8:30 p.m. With more than
ary title: "The Invention of Wings,"
3,000 miles of pathways, Ohio has
by Sue Monk Kidd.
a rich history for helping slaves on
the road to freedom and every •Mardis Gras Celebration, Tuespathway tells a story. Carol Lucas day, Feb. 17, 6:30 p.m. Celebrate
will present all the earmarks (noc- Fat Tuesday at the library!
turnal flights, symbols and signals, •ArtBots, Tuesday, Feb. 17, 6:30heroes and legends) of the 19th 7:30 p.m., for students in grades
Century antislavery legacy.
four and up. Learn how to make a
•Intermediate Excel, Friday, robot that draws. Use the motor
Feb. 13, 10 a.m. to noon. For those from an electric toothbrush, a pool
already familiar with Excel, par- noodle and markers to make your
ticipants will be introduced to sum- very own ArtBot. Registration remary functions, format or modify quired.
•Creative Writing Workshop,
Saturday, Feb. 14, 1-3 p.m. Discover innovative writing techniques
that encourage creativity and imagination. Registration required.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2015
Independence Schools honors
‘Guiding Star’ award winners
THE NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
Grams, administrative assistant at the central office of Independence
Local Schools, was the recipient of the "Guiding Star" Support Staff
Award for the devotion she has toward her job. In addition to her
award, she also received $250 from the Independence Educational
Foundation and flowers and a gift certificate from Independence
Flowers and Gifts.
Independence Local Schools revealed the winners of their "Guiding
Star" awards on February 4, during two surprise presentations. The Grams was nominated by her colleague Sandy McCullough who
winners were guidance counselor Mary Dolejs and administrative wrote, "Darlene continues to be dedicated to customer service and
personal pride in her work while facing tremendous challenges and
assistant Darlene Grams.
responsibilities. Unlike her previous role as a building secretary, much
Dolejs, a guidance counselor at Independence High School, received of Darlene's work is considered 'behind the scenes,' but is critical to the
the "Guiding Star" Teacher Award for her dedication to both the operation of our entire district. Darlene prides herself on staying
students and other staff members. Along with her award, she received ahead of the curve while supporting her administrative team. Her
a $250 professional development grant from Tusk Financial Solutions' smiling face and cheerful greeting every morning is a pleasant way to
Jeff Malarik and Tulip Tree Quilts owner Jo Ann Keller, a $250 begin each day."
professional development grant from the Independence Educational
McCullough continued, "Although she may be working with sophisFoundation, and flowers and a gift certificate from Independence
ticated, detailed data and tasks, she is never too busy to stop what she
Flowers and Gifts.
is doing to greet a delivery person, visitor, or answer a message from
Dolejs was nominated by freshman Maddie Harper. Harper said,
"What amazes me most is the compassion she shows for us as students.
Mrs. Dolejs is always there for us if we need her and she loves sharing
our input on her many innovative suggestions. You can just tell that she
really cares about the students she helps. She always has a smile on her
face and kind words to steer you in the right direction."
a teacher. Darlene is willing to go the extra mile to get her job done,
even if it means working through lunch or staying late. We can always
depend on Darlene. She is a true professional who continues to look
for opportunities for professional growth. She attends professional
development trainings on a regular basis in order to ensure accuracy
in her ever-evolving job responsibilities."
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"Both of these dedicated members of the Independence Local Schools
deserve to be recognized for their tireless hard work, attentiveness and
compassion, not only to the district, but to the kids and staff whose lives
they touch on a daily basis," said Steve Marlow, superintendent of
Independence Local Schools.
Residents Appreciation Day at Rec
A "March Madness" Residents Appreciation Day will be held at the
Dan Kostel Recreation Center ice rink, 5411 Turney Rd. in Garfield
Heights, on Sunday, March 1, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Garfield Heights
residents only are invited.
A reduced admission of $5 will include skate rental. Those ages 14
and under must be accompanied by an adult. Attendees must bring
proof of residency for admission.
The event is sponsored by Mayor Vic Collova and Director of Parks
and Recreation Robert Dobies, Sr.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2015
THE NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
Bird Feeder Making, February
14, 10 a.m. – noon, CanalWay
Center, Ohio & Erie Canal
Reservation
Pleads guilty to gambling charges
"The owner of a Wisconsin company that supplied thousands of
video slot machines to bars, restaurants and other businesses
throughout Ohio has entered a
plea of guilty to gambling charges
that should make it clear these
devices are illegal in this state,"
according to Cuyahoga County
Prosecutor Timothy J. McGinty.
Those charges included one
count of attempted money laundering, two counts of possessing
criminal tool and five misdemeanor counts of gambling.
entered guilty pleas to gambling
charges, among them Brown's
Tavern in Newburgh Heights.
This conviction resulted from an
ongoing investigative effort by the
Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s
“What’s crucial about this conviction is that it establishes a precedent and proof that all of these
games are per se slot machines
and can’t be disguised as skill
games or any other device legal to
operate anywhere in Ohio,” said
Ohio Investigative Unit Agent-inCharge Greg Croft.
Pinochle
“With this ruling we now can,
and will, pursue other out-of-state
companies that attempt to sell illegal devices into Ohio and will absolutely pursue anyone in Ohio
that chooses to distribute or operate them,” he continued.
The guilty pleas were taken by
Common Pleas Court Judge John
Sutula, who set March 12 at 9 a.m.
for sentencing.
The Garfield Heights Civic Center, 5407 Turney Rd., invites seniors and their friends to play pinochle the second Friday of each
month. Games will begin at noon
this Friday, Feb. 13. All winners
will share in cash prizes. Laketia,
216-475-5244.
Backyard Bird Count, February
13-16, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Friday, Saturday and Monday;
12:30–4:30 p.m. Sunday,
CanalWay Center, Ohio & Erie
Canal Reservation
Acoustic Players Circle,
February 14, 1-3 p.m.,
CanalWay Center, Ohio & Erie
Canal Reservation
This players circle is a jam session for players, singers and listeners. Enjoy acoustic music of
varied styles in a relaxed, informal, family-friendly setting. Come
lead, play along with, sing along
with, or just enjoy songs based on
a theme that changes every month.
This month’s theme: Be My Valentine. Free.
People across the continent will
participate in the Great Backyard
Bird Count. Stop by the center to
help count our backyard birds as
others count birds at their backyard feeders. We will have a list of
the birds you might see, field
guides and binoculars to use. Free. CanalWay Matinee, February
canalway@clevelandmetroparks.com 16, noon - 2 p.m., CanalWay
"These defendants have admitted they are in the gambling business," Prosecutor McGinty said.
"Any absurd claims that these are
games of skill have been destroyed
by their guilty plea.”
OIU agents are warning tavern
and carryout owners that no matter what they want to believe or are
Immaculate Heart
being told by the individuals who
Immaculate Heart of Mary want to put these machines at their
Golden Agers will meet at 11:30 businesses, they should not do so.
a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 17, in the
“Regardless of the prizes - cash,
parish hall. The meeting will be gas cards or anything else of value followed by a luncheon, prizes and these devices are slot machines and
games.
are illegal to operate,” Croft said.
Grandmother's Club
Block watch
The Grandmother's Club will
meet on Thursday, Feb. 19, at
The Garfield Heights Ward 3
11:30 a.m. at Cuyahoga Heights
Village Hall, 4863 E. 71 St. A lun- Block Watch will meet Thursday,
cheon will be served, birthdays Feb. 12, at 7 p.m. at the VFW Hall,
honored, raffles and games played. 4727 Turney Rd.
Center, Ohio & Erie Canal
Reservation
If you are off school today stop by
to enjoy the movie "Surf’s Up," a
This weekend is the Great Back- story about surfing penguins.
yard Bird Count so stop in and Snacks available for purchase or
make a bird feeder to take home
and attract the birds to your yard.
Free. 216-206-1000.
Office, the Ohio Investigative Unit
and the U.S. Secret Service, with
assistance and support from the
Wisconsin Department of Justice’s
Division of Criminal Investigation.
8 Line Supply sold intact devices
as well as the components used to
produce illegal video gambling
devices in Ohio and other states.
On Thursday, Feb. 5, 8 Line SupErin Nelson and 8 Line Supply, a ply pleaded guilty to criminal offirm based in the Green Bay sub- fenses for distributing illegal gamurb of De Pere, each pleaded guilty bling devices into Ohio.
last week to all charges in an eightAfter a series of raids and invescount information filed in tigations during this continuing
Cuyahoga County Common Pleas crackdown on video slot machines,
Court.
bar owners in eight cities also have
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To a great wife and more incredible mother! Love,
daughter and husband, Jazmin and Joe.
Happy Valentine's Day to my most favorite little
lovies: Harper and Rosie!! Auntie Loves You!!
Happy Valentine's Day, John. You're my sweetheart now and will be forever. Love you, Joan.
Happy Valentine's Day, Mushy. Love, Malcolm,
Maxx and Michael.
Pegsy, I love you with all my heart. Enjoy the
concert. Together forever. Love, Spanky.
Happy 38 years! Luv you! S.M.V.
Tuesday, my wife, my love, my life. You have
blessed me in every way. Billy.
Carol Chaise Lounge, I love you. Denny gonna get
some cold cuts.
Jim & Steph, we love you will all out hearts. Love,
Serina, Damon, Alyssa, Frankie.
Fred, you're a treasure. I searched the rest and
discovered the best. Finding you was my luckiest
day. Happy Valentine's Day. I love you. Love,
Gloria.
Billy, To a loving friend. How lucky am I to have
you in my life. Thanks always for being you.
Happy Valentine's Day. Love, Gloria.
Arlene, with love, Happy Valentine's Day. A special lady that I love for ever. Gary.
Katie Shaffer, I love you!! Love, Mama.
Mandy Shaffer, I love you!! Love, Mama.
Fran Sobolewski, thanks for everything. We love
you!! Karen & The Girls.
Brian Exton, I love you more than more!! MM.
Love, Karen Sobolewski.
Happy birthday and Valentine's Day, Kaylee. "We
love you." Grandma Joan and Grandpa Richard
Burton.
Carlo James Case, Happy Valentine's Day. We
love you! Great-Grandma and Great-Grandpa
Nash.
Jillian Marie Jindra, Happy Valentine's Day. We
love you! Mommy and Daddy.
Tyler Michael Michaelis, Happy Valentine's Day!
We love you! Grandma and Grandpa Nash.
In loving memory of Rebecca Ann Michaelis on
Valentine's Day. We love you. Mommy, Daddy,
sister Heather, brother Tyler, nephews Angelo
and Carlo.
In loving memory of Rebecca Ann Michaelis on
Valentine's Day. We love you. Grandma and
Grandpa Nash.
Angelo Jakob Case, Happy Valentine's Day. We
love you. Great-Grandma and Great-Grandpa
Nash.
In loving memory of Rebecca Ann Michaelis on
her birthday, February 4. Love, Grandma and
Grandpa Nash.
Jillian Marie Jindra, Happy Valentine's Day! We
love you. Grandma and Grandpa Nash.
Heather Ann Case, Happy Valentine's Day and
Happy 30th Birthday. We love you! Grandma and
Grandpa Nash.
Dear Ciocia Maggie, Johnny and Nephew Oey:
Thank you for your friendship and help. Also,
Happy Birthday!
Barb, just want to say I love you with all my heart
now and forever, through thick and thin. Thanks
for hanging in there with me. Don.
David and Devon, I love you guys with all my
heart. Love, your mom.
bring your own. Free. 216-2061000.