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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2015
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Maple Heights placed in state of fiscal emergency;
auditor says city is operating on $2.5 million deficit
Defaults on three loans and a significant deficit fund balance prompted
Auditor of State Dave Yost last Friday to declare the city of Maple Heights
in a state of fiscal emergency as announced in a press release from his
office.
The following local churches are offering fish dinners and other
meatless meals this Lenten season.
Holy Name
Holy Name Church, 8328 Broadway Ave., will hold its Fish Fry dinners
on Fridays only beginning February 20, through Good Friday, April 3,
from 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. in Haren Hall. Basic fish fry dinner includes
two pieces of breaded ocean perch, french fries, cole slaw, bread and
butter and coffee for $8.50. Other dinners available include pasta, baked
tilapia with potato, pierogi, shrimp, fish sandwich or a combination of
fish, pierogi and cabbage and noodles. Carry-outs available by calling
ahead, 216-271-9002.
in the reduction in the minimum levy of another subdivision; 4)
significant past due accounts payable; 5) substantial deficit balances in
city funds; and 6) a sizeable deficiency when the city’s treasury balance
is compared to the positive cash balances of the city’s funds.
“This is a call to action for Maple Heights – their fiscal crisis demands The city of Maple Heights was placed in fiscal watch on April 10, 2014
it,” Auditor Yost said. “Tough decisions will need to be made and my due to significant deficits, including an aggregate deficit of $1,487,473.
office stands ready to provide assistance where we can.”
A review also looked at Maple Heights’ overdue accounts and found that
The auditor's office initiated a fiscal analysis of the city to determine if its capital improvements fund had accounts that exceeded one-twelfth of
the financial condition of the city deteriorated further to justify declara- available revenues by $43,450. Finally, Maple Heights’ treasury deficit
tion of fiscal emergency. The analysis found that the city had not made exceeded one-twelfth of the total amount it received by $16,281.
its semi-annual payments on three Ohio Water Development Authority
Neighboring Garfield Heights was placed in a state of fiscal emergency
loans in the amounts of:
in October, 2008, when the auditor's office found the city running a $3.4
$93,240 for the Water Pollution Control Loan - Sewer Improvements million deficit.
$28,837 for the Water Pollution Control Loan - Sewer Rehabilitation
With drastic budget cuts and belt-tightening, the city emerged from
$4,119 for the Water Pollution Control Loan - Sewer Rehabilitation state oversight with a personal visit from Yost at a Garfield Heights
Council meeting in September, 2013.
Supplement
The auditor's office also determined that Maple Heights had aggregate
deficit fund balances of more than $2.5 million in the general and debt
Hope UMC
service funds, which exceeded the one sixth of fund revenues by $589,889
Hope United Methodist Church, 79 Center Rd. in Bedford, will serve as of December 31, 2014.
baked tilapia and pierogi dinners on Fridays in Lent, beginning Maple Heights will now come under the oversight of a financial
February 27, through March 20, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Adult dinners are planning and supervision commission. Within 120 days of its first
$8; senior and children dinners, $6. Dinners include salad or cole slaw, roll, meeting, the commission must develop a plan to eliminate the fiscal
dessert and beverage, plus choice of french fries, cabbage and noodles, or emergency conditions. The Auditor of State serves as the “financial
macaroni and cheese. Takeout orders also available. 440-232-3131.
supervisor” to the commission.
Cuyahoga Heights passes new
traffic camera legislation
to make village state-compliant
By Ellen Psenicka
A city is placed in fiscal emergency if any one of the six conditions At its meeting last Wednesday, Cuyahoga Heights Council passed
described in Section 118.03 of the Ohio Revised Code exists. The six legislation regarding changes in the Automated Speed and Traffic
St. Michael's Holy Name Society will serve Fish Frys during the Fridays conditions are: 1) default on a debt obligation; 2) failure to make payment Enforcement Program made necessary by new state mandates which
in Lent, February 20 through March 27, in the church hall located at 6540 of all payroll; 3) an increase in the minimum levy of the city which results become effective March 19. State law will make it necessary for a police
officer to be present when photo monitoring devices (aka speed cameras)
Brecksville Rd. in Independence, from 4-7 p.m. Dinners include: baked
are used to enforce traffic law violations in municipalities throughout
cod, shrimp, fried cod or combos for $9; pierogi dinner, $8; includes
Ohio.
french fries or baked potato (limited quantity), roll and butter, beverage
and condiments, and choice of cole slaw, apple sauce or fruit cup.
The new legislation passed by council states in part: "The Village shall
Children's dinner, $4.50. Desserts and takeouts also available. No call
use a traffic law photo monitoring device to detect and enforce traffic law
ahead needed. 216-702-5024.
violations only if a law enforcement officer is present at the location of the
device at all times during the operation of the device.
By
David
Krakowski
St. Monica
Music Director
"A law enforcement officer who is present at the location of any traffic
St. Monica's Meal Ministry will sponsor Lenten Fish Frys on Fridays, Shrine Church of St. Stanislaus
law photo monitoring device and who personally witnesses a traffic law
Feb. 20 through March 27, serving from 4-7 p.m. in the school cafeteria,
violation may issue a ticket for the violation. If the device records a traffic
13633 Rockside Rd. in Garfield Heights. Dinners feature battered cod, How wonderful to know that a
law violation and the officer present does not issue a ticket, the local
recording
made
in
Slavic
Village
baked salmon or fried shrimp, with choice of cabbage and noodles, mac
authority may only issue a ticket in accordance with the civil offense
was
given
worldwide
recognition
at
and cheese, pierogi or fries, and choice of cole slaw or apple sauce. Also
penalties in this Chapter."
the
Grammy
awards
event
on
Febincludes roll and butter, dessert and beverage. Prices range from $5 to $9.
ruary
8
in
Los
Angeles!
Fines for violators caught by the speed camera with a ticket issued
All items available a la carte, eat-in or carryout. Handicapped accessible.
through the mail will be $100 per violation if paid within 30 days of the
216-662-8685.
Guitarist and artist Jason Vieaux,
issuance of the ticket and $150 after 30 days. No points will be assessed
head of the classical guitar departSs. Peter & Paul
Jason Vieaux accepts his to a violator's driver's license.
ment at the Cleveland Institute of
Ss. Peter & Paul Church will serve Lenten dinners on Fridays, Feb. 20 Music as well as a professor at Grammy award for an album he
The amended ordinance passed by Cuyahoga Heights Council also
through March 27, from 5-8 p.m. in the parish activity center, 4750 Philadelphia’s Curtis Institute of recorded at St. Stanislaus Church. stipulates that those caught by the speed camera must be going at least six
Turney Rd. in Garfield Heights (access off Dorothy Ave.) Dinner choices: Music, won a Grammy in the catThe historic church building has miles over the legal limit in a school zone or park and 10 miles over the
beer battered fish, large fan tail shrimp, macaroni and cheese, pierogis, egory Best Classical Instrumental been the venue for many recordings legal limit in all other areas, although Mayor Jack Bacci said the existing
fish sandwich, or combo meals, and hand-cut french fries. New on the Solo for his album "Play,” which was over recent years because of its 12-mile limit will remain in effect in the village.
menu this year: baked tilapia, grilled cheese sandwich, New England recorded over several nights right unique acoustics, friendlier to cerA person may contest the ticket for a civil violation to a hearing officer
clam chowder. Dinners are $5 to $10. A la carte, takeout or eat in available. here in the reverberant space of the tain styles of music and speech than
appointed by the village, according to the legislation.
Shrine Church of St. Stanislaus.
216-429-1515.
to others, but eminently suitable for
Bacci said the new photo monitoring device program is basically the
the likes of classical guitarist Vieaux,
American lute song duo Ron same as the old one except for the presence of the fulltime officer, who
Andrico and Donna Stewart and will be using a hand-held camera device to monitor traffic.
Fifteen people have been indicted Cleveland; Heather Kaput, 37, of one of her codefendants steal pre- CityMusic Cleveland, an outstandHe said the stationary camera will be abandoned as of March 16 and the
for running an organized fraudu- Valley View; Christopher Mihalek, scription pads from a doctor’s of- ing chamber ensemble of profes- new program up and running on or about March 19 in the same locations
sional musicians from around the monitored now on E. 71 St., Grant and Harvard aves.
lent prescription ring that spanned 25, of Akron; and James Decore, fice.
world which performs regularly
six counties in Northeast Ohio, 32, of Cleveland.
Bacci said he wanted to make one thing clear to those who have received
throughout the region and always at
She
also
posed
as
a
law
enforceCuyahoga County Prosecutor TimoThe remaining eight defendants ment officer, said the prosecutor, St. Stanislaus.
citations from the speed cameras in the past and have not yet paid them.
thy J. McGinty announced last week.
are: Novella Mitchell, 22, of Cleve- calling doctor’s offices or pharma"Those cameras were never illegal and anyone who has been issued a
The acoustics of the building can
The criminal activity spanned land; Bobby Dickens, 34, of Parma; cies under the premise she was
citation
should pay it or they could end up in Garfield Heights Municipal
be
challenging
for
some
instruments
December 2012 through October Danielle New, 30, of Berea; Angela investigating fraudulent prescrip2014 in Cuyahoga, Ashland, Lake, Boiani, 32, of Parma, Nichole Watt, tions, and would obtain a physician’s and genres, but generally allow for Court, and that's not what we want to see," the mayor said.
successful production when placed
Lorain, Medina and Wayne coun- 32, of Parma; Luis Hernandez, 28, DEA number.
Other legislation passed
in capable hands.
ties, and culminated in a 206-count of Cleveland; Jonathan Hill, 39, of
McGinty said Mitchell would then
The following legislation was also passed by Cuyahoga Heights Council
indictment that included charges Cleveland; and Crystal Nolin, 31,
In the case of Vieaux's "Play," the
fill out prescriptions for narcotics team from Azica Records, Bruce last Wednesday:
of engaging in a pattern of corrupt of Cleveland.
and pay “mules” in cash or narcotactivity, conspiracy, corrupting an•A resolution authorizing the clerk to dispose of three vehicles owned
McGinty said Mitchell, who has a ics to fill them at various pharma- Egre and Alan Bise, were able to
other with drugs, theft, illegal prosituate the artist within the nave to by the village declared as surplus municipal property.
cessing of drug documents, decep- criminal history in forging pre- cies.
allow the delicate sounds of the
tion to obtain a dangerous drug, scriptions going back to 1998, led
•An ordinance creating a 2015 Village Scholarship for graduating high
Through the activities of this ring, guitar to be reflected off the ceramic
the
ring
along
with
Moore,
who
drug possession, trafficking and
school
seniors living in the village.
served as a recruiter, handler and at least 5,000 narcotics pills were floors, the plaster walls and wooden
possessing criminal tools.
•An ordinance creating the position of Assistant Building Commisillegally distributed in Cuyahoga decorations, all elements essential
enforcer for Mitchell.
Seven of the 15 defendants have
County and surrounding counties, to the production of a specific sound sioner.
He said the ring obtained blank prosecutors said.
been indicted on racketeering
quality.
•Motions were also okayed to approve Kenny LaBella as Assistant
charges: Heather Mitchell, 40, of prescription pads or created counBuilding
Commissioner, Tracy Murphy as pool manager for the 2015
Slavic
Village
has
many
treasures,
Cleveland; William Moore, Jr., 37, terfeit prescriptions for narcotics
both human beings as well as insti- season and Jeff Baciak to a fulltime position in the Building Department.
of Cleveland; Alvin Ratliff, 34, of and that Mitchell herself allegedly
tutions. We are proud at St. Stanislaus
Cleveland; Scott Joachim, 30, of created false prescriptions or had
to be numbered among the latter.
St. Michael
Grammy-winning recording
made at St. Stanislaus Church
15 indicted in fraudulent prescription ring
Metroparks’ Fight the Frost
Festival Saturday at CanalWay
Free tax prep
through April 15
Mustangs win LEL championship
Isabella Guild
Salad Luncheon
Cuyahoga County and the
Cuyahoga Earned Income Tax
Credit Coalition will host free tax
preparation services as part of the
Looking for the cure for your cabin fever? Whether it is fresh air or a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
The Garfield Heights Isabella
change of scenery that you need, come to Fight the Frost Festival for a Program now through April 15, at Guild will host its Salad Luncheon,
day of fun for the whole family. Drop by CanalWay Center in the Ohio the following locations:
"All Aboard," on Saturday, March
& Erie Canal Reservation on Saturday, Feb. 21, from noon to 4 p.m. to Southgate Neighborhood Family 21, at the Knights of Columbus
celebrate the winter season both inside and outside.
Service Center, 5398½ Northfield annex hall on Granger Road.
If there is enough snow on the ground, there will be snowshoeing and Rd., Maple Heights; and Neigh- Doors will open at noon and a
snow sculpting festivities - you may find yourself hoping for snow to fall! borhood Housing Services of luncheon of homemade salads will
Snowshoeing makes for a great form of exercise and an exciting way to Greater Cleveland, 5700 Broadway be served at 1 p.m. A presentation
Ave., Cleveland.
explore the snowy landscape.
from the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic
With the help of CanalWay Center volunteers and staff, build the perfect
Taxpayers who earn less than Railroad will follow. Learn about
igloo or snowman and join Cleveland Metroparks naturalists for a winter $52,427 annually and are filing a the railroad system, CVSR prowalk. While you're outside, warm up near the bonfire and enjoy some simple return are eligible to partici- grams, its history and about upcoming events.
toasted marshmallows.
pate.
Isabella Guild members will also
The fun continues inside CanalWay Center as well! Enjoy an entertainFor a full list of locations and to make many themed gift baskets to
ing story and grab binoculars for bird watching from Canalway's picture schedule an appointment, visit
window. Learn more about the weather during demonstrations that will www.refundohio.org or call 2-1-1/ be raffled off at the luncheon. For
more information and to purchase
show how clouds and ice form.
United Way First Call for Help.
tickets, call 216-587-0083 or 216Decorate cookies, make kid-friendly frosty-themed crafts and try out
Tax returns will be prepared and 662-6645.
carpet skating! Afterward, enjoy snow cones and tasty hot chocolate.
filed by IRS-certified tax preparaFor more information about Fight the Frost Festival and many other tion volunteers who will also notify
Cleveland Metroparks events, visit clevelandmetroparks.com.
taxpayers if they qualify for certain
CanalWay Center is located off Whittlesey Way, off the East 49th Street federal tax benefits, including the
entrance of Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation in Cuyahoga Heights, between Earned Income Tax Credit and the theneighborhoodnews.com
Child Tax Credit.
Grant Avenue and Canal Road.
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The Maple Heights High School
wrestling team captured its fourth
consecutive Lake Erie League championship by outdistancing a field of
seven teams on Saturday, Feb. 14.
The host Mustangs finished with
226 points to top runner-up Lorain
with 196.5, Euclid with 95, Cleveland Heights with 88.5, Bedford
with 84, Warrensville with 70, and
Shaw with 68.
Winning individual titles for
Maple Heights were Giovanni
Rasheed, Andre Stowers, Juwan
Moss, Lewis Glass and Larenz
Robertson.
Michael Smith, Trevion Ross,
Kirsten Green, Trevon Atkinson
and Justice Cain all finished as
runners-up in their respective weight
classes. Other Mustang scorers were
Cahmaal Walker, Marvin Clements,
Edward Jolly and Arys Kenner.
pleased with the performance of his
team. The veteran skipper of the
Mustangs said, "We won three pivotal matches against Lorain at 120,
126 and 145 to swing the momentum our way."
Maple Heights currently boasts an
impressive 20-1 dual meet mark and
will be looking for its eighth consecutive Sectional championship at
Brecksville February 27 and 28.
JPII Chili Cook
Off this Saturday
The 2nd annual John Paul II
Academy Chili Cook-off and Basket Raffle will be held at Ss. Peter
and Paul Activity Center, 4750 Turney
Road in Garfield Heights, this Saturday, Feb. 21, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Cost is $5 for adults and children
ages 12 and up. Children 11 and
under will be admitted free. The
price includes one chance at a door
prize. Tickets are available at JPII
Academy, 10608 Penfield Ave., MonCoach Jamie Milkovich was very day-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The win was Maple's 41st conference championship dating back to
the old Greater Cleveland Conference in 1954.
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Thursday, February 19
Constitution Day Meeting
The Cleveland Polish Constitution Celebration Committee will
continue planning its springtime
event in Slavic Village at a meeting
this Thursday, Feb. 19, at 7 p.m. at
Seven Roses Restaurant, 6301 Fleet
Ave. New people with new ideas
are welcome. Light refreshments
served. Approach the restaurant
from the west during Fleet Ave.
construction. 216-469-4806.
Friday, February 20
Mobile Food Pantry Cancelled
THE NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
Big Band Concert & Dance
Dr. in Maple Hts. on Friday, Feb.
20, from 4-7 p.m. Take outs availThe French-Bartlett VFW Post
able. 216-475-9365.
#1082, at the corner of Northfield
and Forbes rds. in Bedford, will
Fri.-Sun., Feb. 20-22
host the Akron Big Band Concert
Tetelestai Passion Play
and Dance on Saturday, Feb. 21,
St. Martin of Tours Church, from 7:30-9:30 p.m. The band will
play World War II favorites. Bring
14600 Turney Rd., Maple Hts.,
old pictures to share. Cash bar and
will host performances of the
"finger foods" served at the bar;
Tetelestai Passion Play on Friday side boards and 50/50 raffle. Doand Saturday, Feb. 20 and 21, at 8 nation, $10 per person at the
p.m.; and Sunday, Feb. 22, at 2 door, cash only. Open to the
p.m. Donations accepted.
public. Reservations suggested.
Joe, 216-409-8789.
Saturday, February 21
Tim Hill Magic Show
All are invited to experience the
magic of Tim Hill, a comedian
and award winning magician, at
the Garfield Hts. High School Performing Arts Center, 4900 Turney
Rd., on Saturday, Feb. 21, beginning at 2 p.m. Tickets are $8 at the
St. Andrew Fish Fry
door, or $6 in advance by calling
Fish Fry Dinners will be served at 216-662-2800, ext. 52404 or visit
St. Andrew Church on Maple Park http://BPT.ME/883262.
The monthly Mobile Food Pantry in the parking lot of the former
Broadway United Methodist
Church will not be available this
month. The next Mobile Food Pantry will be open Friday, March 20.
Wednesday, February 25
K Of C Dinner
Pork roast and spaetzle with
sauerkraut, apple sauce and rolls
will be served at the Knights of
Columbus Club 4130, 10806
Granger Rd., Garfield Hts., on
Wednesday, Feb. 25, from 4-7 p.m.
Cost for adults, $9; children under
12, $7. Reservations required by
Sunday, Feb. 22, by calling 216662-2277, mailbox #2. The
Isabella Guild will also sell homemade bakery.
9 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
bar drinks. Entertainment, "Rock
City Variety Show." For details or
tickets call 216-287-3021, email
j_burket@hotmail.com, visit
www.facebook.com/
BreathOfLifeBenefit.
Sunday, March 1
Quiche For Kindness
The St. Vincent DePaul Society
of St. Therese Church will host a
Quiche for Kindness breakfast on
Sunday, March 1, following 10:30
a.m. Mass in the church hall, 5276
E. 105 St., Garfield Hts. Cost for
adults, $7; children ages 5-11,
$3; under four, free; includes
quiche or strata, fresh fruit, roll
and beverage. Free drawing for a
gift basket. Tickets available at
the rectory.
Tuesday, March 3
Fleet Library Meeting
A community meeting to discuss
a future vision for the Cleveland
Public Library's Fleet Branch will
be held Tuesday, March 3, from 68 p.m. at Third Federal Savings
and Loan, 7007 Broadway Ave.
Saturday, February 28
Parking available off Aetna Rd.
Church Rummage Sale
Enter through the rotunda. Tim
The Rock Community Church, Diamond, 216-623-2832.
9403 Garfield Blvd., Garfield Hts.,
Thursday, March 5
will host a Rummage Sale on SatBedford Lyceum Program
urday, Feb. 28, from 8 a.m. to 3
p.m. Check out the church's faThe Bedford Historical Society
mous 5-for-$1 items, a large selec- Lyceum program, "Aluminum is
tion of Easter egg coloring kits, Art," will be held Thursday, March
Easter candy, bakery, personal 5, at 7:30 p.m. at the Old Church
care items, 10¢ greeting cards, on the Square, 750 Broadway Ave.
etc. Kitchen will also be open A speaker will share part of her
serving breakfast and lunch. Take aluminum art collection while telling the story of the industry. The
outs available.
program is free and open to the
Free Meals
public. Refreshments served. 440Jones Road Chapel, 8000 Jones 232-0796.
Rd., Cleveland, will serve free
Saturday, March 7
lunches on Saturday, Feb. 28, beginning at noon. Free bagged
Bright Lyke Night
meals will then be handed out from
The 3rd annual Bright Lyke
5:30-6 p.m. at the church while
Night, a benefit for Archbishop
supplies last.
Lyke School in Garfield Hts., will
Don Burket Benefit
be held Saturday, March 7, at
A benefit for Don Burket, long- Landerhaven, 6111 Landerhaven
time resident of Garfield Hts., will Dr. in Lyndhurst. The event will
be held Saturday, Feb. 28, from 5- honor Fr. Tom Fanta and the
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2015
people of St. Dominic Parish. Tickets, $100. 216-991-9644 or
brightlykenight@gmail.com.
Wednesday, March 18
Sunday, March 8
Cleveland Central Catholic High
School, 6550 Baxter Ave., Cleveland, will hold its 12th annual
Calcutta Auction on Wednesday,
March 18. Win a one-week Hilton
Head vacation; sleeps 10. Only 250
tickets sold at $50 each; lots of other
auction items, food and beverages.
Visit www.centralcatholichs.org for
tickets or more details.
Genealogical Society
Anniversary
A 25th anniversary dinner for
the African-American Genealogical Society of Cleveland will be
held Sunday, March 8, from 36:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn, 6001
Rockside Rd., Independence. The
evening will recognize the Society's
founders. Guest speaker will be
Clarence Bozeman, former driver
for the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther
King, Jr. and accomplished educator who lectures on his vast civil
rights experience. Cost, $35, due
by February 21. Contact Carrie
Stokes,
216-921-2578
or
heritage@aagsclev.org.
Tuesday, March 10
Art Guild Program
CCC Calcutta Auction
Saturday, March 21
Neighborhood Summit
Broadway-Slavic Village Neighborhood Summit will present "Historic Foundations: Building Blocks
for the Future" on Saturday, March
21, at Bohemian National Hall,
4939 Broadway Ave. Special performance by members of the Cleveland Orchestra; complimentary
lunch at noon. Summit with guest
speaker Fred Geis, CEO, Geis
Companies, will begin at 12:30
p.m. The Gateway Arch
ribboncutting will be held prior to
the event at 11:15 a.m. at E. 49 St.
and Broadway Ave.
The Independence Art Guild will
meet Tuesday, March 10, at 7:30
p.m. at the Civic Center, 6363 Selig
Dr. Instructor Elaine Thomas will
demonstrate how to make a clay
Easter bunny. Fee for members, $5;
Sunday, March 22
nonmembers, $7. To reserve, call
Irene Zand, 216-524-3480 or Louise
GHHS Bowling Fundraiser
Stalzer, 440-526-9123. Visit
A fundraiser for the Garfield Hts.
www.independenceartguild.org for
info on more classes for adults and High School bowling team will be
held Sunday, March 22, from 1-4
children.
p.m. at Cloverleaf Lanes, 5619
Brecksville Rd., Independence.
Wednesday, March 11
Cost for adults, $10; children 10
Alzheimer's Association
and under, $7; includes three hours
Program
of mixed couples bowling, shoes,
The Alzheimer's Association and snacks and pop. Raffle baskets and
the Citizens' League will offer a 50/50 drawing. Call Jenn Newrones
program with guest speaker for tickets, 216-624-8802 or
Steffani Baker on Wednesday, newronesjennifer@sbcglobal.net.
March 11, at 7 p.m. in the Walton
Saturday, March 28
Hills Community Room, 7595
Walton Rd. Baker will provide curIndy School Resale Event
rent, informative and practical
information on Alzheimer's dis- The Independence Primary
ease and other forms of dementia. School PTO will host a Spring
Kids Resale on Saturday, March
Saturday, March 14
28, at the Independence Middle
School, 6111 Archwood Rd., from
CityMusic Concert
8 a.m. to noon. Early bird sale
CityMusic Cleveland will offer a begins at 8 a.m. with $5 admisfree concert on Saturday, March sion.; general sale, 9 a.m., with $1
14, at the Shrine Church of St. admission.
Items
include
Stanislaus, 3649 E. 65 St., Cleve- children's clothes, baby gear, car
land, at 8 p.m. Enjoy Grieg's "Pier seats, stroller, toys, books, games,
Gynt: Suite No. 1;" Nielsen's "Vio- etc. Contact indyresale@yahoo.com
lin Concerto;" and Pärt's "Sym- with questions or to reserve a table
phony No. 4, Los Angeles."
by March 19.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2015
THE NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
Nominate your Slavic Village heroes
The Slavic Village Neighborhood Summit is quickly approaching on Saturday, March
21, at Bohemian National Hall, which means it’s time to nominate those to be
recognized at the summit.
Slavic Village Development officials ask that you take a few minutes to nominate
individuals who have invested time, energy and/or money into their home, business,
work place or community.
These individuals do not need to be residents of the community. Remember, one
nomination form per nominee. Use the form below.
Love Lines
correction
A typo was printed in one of
last week's Valentine's Day Love
Lines. The correct copy should
have read: "Jim & Steph, we love
you with all our hearts. Love,
Serina, Damon, Alyssa, Frankie."
We apologize for the error.
Obituaries
Albert P. Musarra
Albert P. Musarra, owner of
Musarra's Tasty Pizza in Garfield
Heights for 40 years, passed away
on February 12, at the age of 83.
He was the beloved husband of
Eleanor (nee Ciacchi) for 53 years;
loving father of Tony (Laurie),
John (Pam) and Michelle Barbera
(Ross); dearest grandfather of
Michael (Erin), Matthew, Brandon,
Ryan and Justin; great-grandfather of Gianna and Rowan; son of
the late Tony and Angie (nee Piro);
dear brother of Robert (Helena);
beloved uncle and dear friend of
many.
Mr. Musarra was also a U.S. Army
veteran of the Korean War.
Mass of Christian Burial will be
held at St. Rocco Church, 3205
Fulton Rd., on Wednesday, Feb.
18, at 10:30 a.m. Arrangements
were handled by Ripepi Funeral
Home; entombment in Holy Cross
Mausoleum.
Ruth Urban
Ruth Jane Urban, nee Blaha, 92,
of Libertyville, Illinois, passed away
February 14. Mrs. Urban was born
in Cleveland, had been a longtime
resident of Garfield Heights, and
had lived in Libertyville since 2012.
Survivors include her children
Dr. Jeffrey Jay Urban, Scott (Christine) Urban and Karen (Gary)
Glinski; grandchildren Jennifer
Rathburn, Lindsey Weiler, Melissa Ashley, Kendall Urban, Garrett
Glinski, Chad Glinski and Kyle
Glinski; and nine great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Urban was preceded in
death by her husband of 66 years,
Henry John Urban; parents Joseph and Ruth Blaha and twin
brother Richard Blaha.
She was a former bank teller,
head bank teller, school aide and
assistant librarian. She was given
the title "Cookie Grandma" for the
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homemade cookies and helping Those who have served in any
hand she gave to countless people. branch of the U.S. military overVisitation
was
held
at seas, including the National
McMurrough Funeral Chapel in Guard, are eligible to become
Libertyville; interment in Cleve- members.
land Memorial Gardens.
The VFW Post, which has served
the Garfield Heights area for 74
years, is proud of its newly remodeled canteen, a bright and cheerful place to congregate with fellow
military personnel. Call the Post
at 216-641-8828 or stop by to leave
Garfield Heights VFW Post your name and phone number to
#3445, located at 4727 Turney arrange a meeting with ComRd., is seeking new members. mander Jim Markiewicz.
Post seeking
new members
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THE NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2015
and style of an Excel worksheet through hands-on exercises. Learn
how to manage and manipulate large amounts of data in Microsoft
Excel 2007.
•Teen Creators– Tech Club, Monday, Feb. 23, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Learn
how to record a song, shoot a video, animate a cartoon and much more.
•The Harlem Renaissance, Monday, Feb. 23, 6:45-7:45 p.m. Explore the music and poetry of the Harlem Renaissance. Understand
the historical context of this pivotal time in the African American
experience. Read excerpts from the poetry of Langston Hughes and
interpret language through dance. Listen to samples of blues and
ragtime music and discuss how these musical forms were a heartfelt
expression of the people of the time. For all ages.
BEDFORD
The Southeast Branch of the Cuyahoga County Public Library is •E-Reader Assistance, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 9:30-11 a.m. Stop at the
located in Bedford at 70 Columbus Rd. To register or for more Information Desk with your device (Kindle, Nook, IPad, etc.) for a
information, call 440-439-4997 or visit cuyahogalibrary.org.
drop-in individual session on how to download free e-books from the
•GED Classes. Free GED Classes provided by Parma City Schools library's digital collection.
Adult Education Services Department are held at the Southeast Branch
•Kindercraft, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 10-11 a.m. Children ages 3-5 will
on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. enjoy stories, music activities and a craft. Each week features a new
For more information call Parma ABLE at 440-885-8797.
theme. Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
•Pen 2 Page Writing Club, Saturday, Feb. 21, 3-4:30 p.m. This •Anime Club, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 7-8 p.m. Like Japanese anime
creative writing club will provide writing activities and exercises to help and manga? Get together with other fans to talk about your favorite
you improve your skills and have fun sharing ideas. Registration characters and enjoy other fun activities.
required.
•Digital Literacy Basics, Thursday and Friday, Feb. 26 and 27, 10
•African-American Authors Book Club, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 7:15 p.m. a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. This two-day course will cover digital
All adults are welcome. February title: "The Case for Reparations" by essentials. Topics include: physical parts of computers, software
Ta-Nehisi Coates, Atlantic Magazine June 2014. Vol. 313, Issue 5, basics, using and accessing the internet, and email.
pages 54-71. Ta-Nehisi Coates is a national correspondent at The
Atlantic. Accessible through Cuyahoga County Public Library's Data- •Ninja Night, Thursday, Feb. 26, 7-8 p.m. Children and families are
invited to channel their inner ninja through stories, rhymes and fun
base MasterFILE Premier.
activities.
CLEVELAND
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.
REAL ESTATE
WANTED
REAL ESTATE
WANTED
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.
2 bedroom, 1 bath. Large living room,
large dining room. New kitchen. $650.
(216) 393-4270.
Slavic Village - E. 71 St. and Fleet
area. Single homes. 2 small bedrooms, fenced yard. $650 plus security. Utilities not included. (216) 7696081
or
email
landbaron1@msn.com. Immediate
occupancy available.
COMMERCIAL
PROPERTY
•Financial Preparation for Life Transitions, Wednesday, Feb. 18, 7- MAPLE HEIGHTS
8 p.m. Are you planning for retirement, changing careers or saving for The Maple Heights Library is located at 5225 Library Ln. To register
college? Join a professional from the Society for Financial Awareness for any of the following programs, call 216-475-5000.
as they discuss how to prepare for these and other major life events.
•Encore Entrepreneur: Business Plan Finale! Wednesday, Feb. 18,
•Craftivism, Wednesday, Feb. 18, 6:45-7:45 p.m. Craft for a cause in 7-8:30 p.m. Unveil your business plan and have a business expert
this all-ages program. Spread the word and join in making items to be critique it. It doesn't matter how far you have gotten on the plan, the
donated to local community organizations.
experts are available to help you move forward.
•Imagination Builders, Thursday, Feb. 19, 6:45-7:45 p.m. Children
•Family Literacy Night: The Harlem Renaissance, Thursday, Feb.
ages 7-11 will use their imagination while building with Legos, Lincoln 19, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Explore the music and poetry of the Harlem
Logs, blocks and other materials to design unique creations.
Renaissance. Understand the historical context of this pivotal time in
•Excel Academy, Saturday, Feb. 21, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For the African American experience. Read excerpts from the poetry of
those already familiar with Excel, participants will enhance the view Langston Hughes and interpret language through dance. Listen to
samples of blues and ragtime music and discuss how these musical
forms were a heartfelt expression of the people of the time.
RENT APARTMENT RENT EFFICIENCY
SALE AUTO
3 bedroom up, $450. 1 bedroom
down, $350. Plus security. Parking
for one car. References required. No
pets. (216) 641-9381.
One bedroom apartment. New windows, paint and carpeting. Appliances. Near busline. Turney Rd. Pay
own utilities. (440) 582-8421.
COMMERCIAL
PROPERTY
INDEPENDENCE
The Cleveland Public Library's Fleet Branch, 7224 Broadway Ave.,
Slavic Village, will offer the following programs. To register or for The Independence Library, 6361 Selig Dr., will offer the following
programs. Call 216-447-0160 or visit www.cuyahogalibrary.com for
more information, call 216-623-6962 or visit www.cpl.org.
more details or to register.
•GED Classes, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in February,
•Wednesday Evening and Thursday Afternoon Book Discussion,
starting at 10 a.m.
Feb. 18, 7:15 p.m. and Feb. 19, 2:15 p.m. This month's title, "Yellow
•Free Tutoring, Mondays and Wednesdays, 3-6 p.m.; Tuesdays Birds," by Kevin Powers. Those that are new to the group are asked to
and Thursdays, 3:30-6 p.m. Free one-on-one and group tutoring register. All are welcome!
and homework help in all subjects will be available to students in
•Stuffie Sleepover Drop-off, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 5-8 p.m.; Wednesgrades K-8.
day, Feb. 25, 7 p.m., for children ages 3 and up with a caregiver. Have
•Kid's Cafe, Monday-Friday, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free healthy, nutritious you ever wondered what happens at the library once it's closed? Staff
bagged meals will be available to kids thanks to a partnership with the at the library will share their secret world with your stuffie! Drop your
Cleveland Food Bank.
stuffed animal or doll off Tuesday night, make them a name tag and
say goodnight. Then come back to the library Wednesday night to pick
GARFIELD HEIGHTS
them up and find out what your stuffies were up to!
The Garfield Heights Branch Library is located at 5409 Turney Rd.
All programs require registration unless otherwise noted. To register •Volunteens Special Session, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 7:30 p.m. Volunteens
help prepare for special children's program.
or for more information, call 216-475-8178.
Efficiency for rent. $435 month. Heat
included. Slavic Village area. No pets.
(440) 263-5146.
2005 Ford Taurus SE, 4 door. 3.0 V6, automatic. Loaded. 124,000 miles.
Super clean. $3700. (216) 7992951.
WANT TO BUY
WANT TO BUY
Garfield. 2/4 bedroom, up. Carpeted.
Updated. Large kitchen and living
room, dining room. No Section 8.
$700 month. (216) 264-1158.
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.
RENT HOUSE
The Cuyahoga Valley National
Park (CVNP) Service is seeking
enthusiastic volunteers interested
in working with youth-based programming throughout the year.
Volunteers must be outgoing, reliable, friendly and have a willingness to learn. Training will be provided; activities and time commitments vary.
WANT TO BUY
RENT OFFICE
SPACE
RENT OFFICE
SPACE
PERSONALS
RENT APARTMENT
RENT HALLS
•Is Buying a Franchise Right for You? Wednesday, Feb. 25, 7-8:30
p.m. Are you thinking about starting a business? Opening a franchise
is easier than you think and can reduce your risk. Terese McGroarty
from FranNet will help you decide which Northern Ohio franchise
opportunity is the right fit for you.
CVNP seeking volunteers to
work with area youth this summer
Fleet area. 5 rooms up. No pets.
$465 plus security deposit. (216)
520-2044.
RENT HOUSE
•Scratch Video Game Creation, Thursday, Feb. 19, 6:30-8:30 p.m.,
for ages 11-18. In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn how
to make a basic interactive game using Scratch online software.
Registration required. Model release form must be signed by parent or
guardian.
PERSONALS
grams involve hands-on activities
and riding the Cuyahoga Valley
Scenic Railroad through the national park. Volunteers must be
available weekday mornings,
March through May. The programs are held from 10:30 a.m. to
12:30 p.m.
Student Explorer Program- Retired teachers and those who love
working with children are needed
to present curriculum-based programming to educate students
about the resources of CVNP. Pro-
Cycling School- Volunteers interested in working with inner city
youth are needed to take students
on biking adventures along the
Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail.
Programs take place on weekdays in May through July, and
September.
Presque Isle
Go Crew!- Volunteers are needed
to assist youth and community
groups in exploring the park
through outdoor activities. Programs take place throughout the
year with most occurring June
through August.
RENT APARTMENT
RENT HALLS
For more information or to set up
The Holy Name Seniors will take
a trip to Presque Isle on Tuesday, an interview, contact Park Ranger
March 10. Cost is $26; slots, $35. Pamela Machuga at 440-343-7035
Call Doris Rusnak, 216-581-2860. or email Pam_Machuga@nps.gov
by Friday, March 20.
Wheeling Island
HELP WANTED
Citizens Choice Emergency Roadside
Service. Must have good driving
record and automotive repair skills.
No DUI or DUS. (216) 298-7156.
CATERING
CATERING
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
CHILD CARE
SERVICES
PROVIDED
Slots available, all ages, all shifts.
Transportation available. Maple,
Garfield, Cleveland. (216) 688-5485.
Cleaning person needed for small
cleaning company. Must have own
transportation, good work record and
clean background. Call Ken, (216)
273-7546.
SERVICES AND
REPAIRS
Handy person (some maintenance)
to oversee two properties. I.E. light
plumbing, painting, cleaning as
needed, maintaining keys, etc. Call
for details, (216) 587-5373.
Plumbing, carpentry, painting, window ropes, locks and numerous home
repairs and improvements. References. Gary, (216) 441-4747.
SERVICES AND
REPAIRS
SERVICES AND
REPAIRS
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 Scott Gongos, 216-4753633.
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.
Grandmother's Club
The Grandmother's Club will
meet on Thursday, Feb. 19, at
11:30 a.m. at Cuyahoga Heights
Village Hall, 4863 E. 71 St. A luncheon will be served, birthdays
honored, raffles and games played.
AARP news
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."
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2015
By Amber Weisbarth
Breaking and Entering
•On February 10, about 10:40
a.m., a man called police and said
he saw three males break into his
neighbor's home in the 5000 block
of Donovan Dr., and saw them
carrying items and throwing items
into a small car. He said the vehicle left the area travelling eastbound onto Doll Dr., but police
were unable to located the vehicle.
When officers went to the house,
they noticed the window on the
basement door had been broken
out and copper piping had been
stolen.
•Between 6 p.m. February 10,
and noon on February 14, a man
said that someone broke into an
unoccupied residence in the 4600
block of East 88th St. and removed
copper pipes from the basement.
There were no suspects at the time
of the report.
Shots Fired
A resident in the 8300 block of
Grand Division called police on
THE NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
self, but said that the gun fell from
his waistband and went off when it
hit the ground. He told police he
dropped the gun into a nearby
sewer and ran to his girlfriend's
house on Burleigh. Police later
told the man that they could not
find the gun in any nearby sewer
February 9, about 12:10 p.m., af- and tested him for gunshot resiter she heard a gunshot and saw a due. The results of the test were
man running southbound on unknown at the time of the report.
Burleigh Ave. GHPD then received
The 22-year-old was charged with
a call that a man had been shot in having weapons under disability
the foot in the 4600 block of and tampering with evidence, and
Burleigh Ave. Police arrived at the he was held on no bond. Informascene and spoke to a 22-year-old tion on his criminal history showed
Bedford resident who initially said that he is a convicted felon.
he had been walking down the Suspicious Vehicle
street with a friend who had accidently shot him in the foot. Police Police were called to the 4500
saw a bullet hole in the man's boot block of Joliet Rd. on February 15,
and found the bullet inside. He about 7:05 p.m., for a suspicious
was taken to Marymount Hospital vehicle. Officers saw a car facing
north with the engine running and
for treatment.
lights on, and saw that the vehicle
While in the area, police were had slid off the side of the road
approached by a man on Grand and was stuck in the snow. The
Division who said he saw the inci- driver of the vehicle was attemptdent and said the man had shot ing to move the car, but only the
himself. He said he watched the 22- tires were spinning, and as she saw
year-old adjust something in his police approach her, she got out of
waist band and saw an object falling the car to talk to them. Police reto the ground. He said the male ported that the woman, a 37-yeargrabbed for the object and then he old Garfield Heights resident, had
heard a gun shot. He watched the a hard time keeping her balance,
male pick up the gun and run south- had slurred speech and smelled
bound on Burleigh Ave.
strongly of alcohol. According to
While being treated, the 22-year- the report, when officers asked
old admitted that he'd shot him- her how much she had to drink,
she said, "Enough to know I
shouldn't be driving." She was arrested and taken to City Jail where
she was cited with OVI and failure
to control, and held on a $5000
bond. She submitted to a breath
test, and the result was 0.232%
blood alcohol content.
Theft
•The loss prevention officer at
Giant Eagle in City View told police she watched a man conceal
steak and seafood items in his
jacket on February 9, about 4 p.m.,
then watched him select a can of
soup and go to a cash register.
When the cashier paged a manager as instructed, the man fled
from the store without paying for
his items. The officer said she followed him out of the store and
identified herself, but the man got
into a vehicle and fled the area.
•Employees of Advanced Auto
Parts on Turney Rd. told police a
man came into the business on
February 10, about 4:15 p.m.,
asked if he could use the bathroom, how to exit the business
from the bathroom and inquired
about power inverters. The employees then began to assist other
customers after answering the
man's questions. The employees
said the man then picked up a
power inverter and walked out the
front door with the item. They
went outside to stop the man but
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he entered a car and fled the parking lot onto Turney Rd., running
a red light. Police were unable to
locate the suspect or the vehicle.
•An employee at Giant Eagle in
City View told police a man had
come into the store on February
11, about 11:35 a.m., and taken
several steak and seafood items
from the shelves. She then watched
the man walk to another aisle and
put them into two blue plastic bags.
The manager the employee had
notified then watched the man walk
out of the store through the prepared foods section and followed
him outside.
The manager said the man got
into an SUV and placed the items
on the passenger seat. The manager attempted to grab the bags
and the suspect put the vehicle in
reverse, nearly striking the manager. The suspect then fled the
area and police were unable to
locate him. Total value of items
stolen, about $220.
Block watch
Cranwood
The Cranwood Ward Club
will meet Tuesday, Feb. 24, at
7 p.m. at the Garfield Heights
Civic Center, 5407 Turney Rd.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2015
THE NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
St. Benedict School names Science Fair winners GHHS 'Athletes
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gymnasium, 4820 East 71st St.
The Sokol Greater Cleveland
concert band will begin the festivities at 6 p.m. At 6:30 p.m., the
gymnastic program will begin, feaGarfield Heights High School
turing gymnastic and aerobic demAthletic Director Dale Krzynowek
onstrations by over 250 class memhas named the following students bers ages 3 to 80!
"Athletes of the Week."
The Sokol Czech Folk Dancers will
Willie Jackson
perform and there will also be performances by Aerial Silks artists.
Willie Jackson,
an 18-year-old
Advance sale tickets are $5; $7 at
junior at GHHS,
the door. Call Howie Wise, 216has been named
642-1429.
one of this
A free social will follow the proweek's "Athletes
gram
at Bohemian National Hall,
of the Week" for
his accomplishments on the bas- 4939 Broadway Ave., Cleveland,
with food and beverages available
ketball team.
Pictured above are winners of the Science Fair held at St. Benedict Catholic School in Garfield Heights. Jackson scored 36 points and had for purchase.
From left are: Science teacher Beth Yakawiak with some of the seventh and eighth grade winners and 16 rebounds in the recent NOC
honorable mentions: Nyomi Morris, Isaiah Johnson, Addyson Terek, Kayla Kosakowski, Sarah game against Shaker Heights.
McCauley, Ashley Trent, Angelina Garganta and Amberly Stevenson.
Chris Spurlock
As part of Catholic Schools week, topic that interests them. Once clusions being established, the
St. Benedict Catholic School in their questions were discussed and 2014-2015 Science Fair concluded.
Chris Spurlock,
Garfield Heights held its Science approved, the process of applying Science teacher Beth Yakawiak
an 18-year-old
Fair for its junior high students. the Scientific Method began.
announced the following winners.
senior at GHHS
on the bowling
Beginning in September, the 7th
After months of research, experiSeventh Grade: First Placeteam, earned the
and 8th grade students of St. menting, data collecting and con- Nyomi Morris, Best Insulator; Sectitle "Athlete of
Benedict Catholic School began
ond Place- Angelina Garganta,
studying the Scientific Method.
the Week" for
Viscosity; Third Place- Ashley
The students were asked in early
Trent, Fruit Battery. Honorable bowling a 501 series with games of
October to develop a question they
Mention- Isaiah Johnson, Density 256 and 245. Both were game and
would like to explore based on a
of Salt Water vs. Fresh Water and series season highs.
Addyson Terek, Fluoride.
of the Week'
CVCC student
job fair set for
~Service set~ March 19th
Joe Underwood
Cuyahoga Valley Career Center
(CVCC) will host a Student Job
Fair on Thursday, March 19, from
3:30 to 5:30 p.m. All students who
will be age 16 or older by summer
are invited to attend.
The event, which is free to students, will be held in the Commons at CVCC, 8001 Brecksville
Rd., Brecksville. Last year over 500
students from local high schools
attended the job fair seeking parttime or seasonal employment.
Joseph Underwood (J-Ho), age
54, passed away February 10, with
his loving spouse Michelle
Osborne at his side.
Area businesses and nonprofit
organizations will interview students for part-time/seasonal employment and volunteer community service opportunities. Information on the Job Fair is provided
to students by the career specialists in their schools.
Joseph was a kind, tenderhearted,
loving man, known in the Slavic
Village community for his experInformation, including a list of
tise in roofing. His joyful laugh
participating
businesses and orgawill be greatly missed by many.
nizations, is available on CVCC's
In loving memory, his wife website, www.cvccworks.edu.
Michelle and family will have a
Employers and organizations in
memorial service on Sunday, Feball
fields with positions available for
ruary 22, at 2 p.m. at Forward
students
ages 16+ are invited to
Church, 5350 Broadway Ave. in
participate in the Student Job Fair.
Slavic Village.
There is a $30 registration fee for
employers, which includes a sixfoot table, refreshments and event
promotion. Employers are encourFebruary Food Film: King
aged to register as soon as possible.
Corn, February 19, 6:30-8:30
Interested employers may register
p.m., Garfield Park Nature
online at www.cvccworks.edu, or
Center, Garfield Park
contact Nanci Coleman at
Reservation
ncoleman@cvccworks.edu for more
The biggest farm crop in the details.
United States is corn. Come to
CVCC serves the Brecksvillewatch how corn has been processed Broadview Heights, Cuyahoga
to become a main ingredient in Heights, Garfield Heights, Indemost of what we eat in the United pendence, Nordonia Hills, North
States. Light snacks provided. Royalton, Revere and Twinsburg
Free.
school districts.
February Food Film: What's On
Your Plate?, February 26, 6:308:30 p.m., Garfield Park Nature
Center, Garfield Park
Reservation
Metropark news
Stop by the center to watch an
entertaining and provocative film
about kids and food politics. Over
the course of one year, the film
follows two 11-year-old urban kids
as they explore their place in the
food chain. Free.
Second Saturday Storytelling,
February 28, 7:30-9 p.m.,
CanalWay Center, Ohio & Erie
Canal Reservation
This month the Metroparks will
hold storytelling on the fourth
Saturday. Enjoy stories of love and
romance. After refreshments join
an any-topic story swap. Free.
SGC gymnastic
winter exhibition
Eighth Grade: First PlaceAmberly Stevenson, Stroop Effect;
Second Place- Caitlyn Looby, Making the Best Ice; Third PlaceMichael Sanna, Electrolytes. Hon- The Sokol Greater Cleveland
orable Mention- Kayla Kosakowski, Winter Gymnastic Exhibition will
Cat vs. Dog and Sarah McCauley, be held Saturday, March 7, at the
Distractions While Working.
Cuyahoga Heights High School
T-ball registration
The Garfield Heights Parks and
Recreation Department has announced that t-ball registrations
will begin Monday, March 2, and
will be held through Tuesday,
March 31, at the Dan Kostel Recreation Center, 5411 Turney Rd.
T-ball is for any boy or girl who
will be 5-7 years old on or before
July 1, 2015. Birth certificates will
be required for all players, new
and returning, at the time of registration, plus two proofs of residency for those in Garfield
Heights.
The fee for residents is $30, plus a
$10 rec ID card. The fee for nonresidents is $60, plus a $35 rec ID
card. For more information, call
216-475-7272 and press zero, or
visit www.garfieldhts.org.