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a Community of the Western Reserve BRECKSVILLE Magazine August 2015 Vol. 26 No. 8 $1.50 Carving Out a Future Student creates furniture from reclaimed materials 2015 Health & Wellness Section Inside! “It was a miracle, an absolute miracle.” Independence, Ohio — Are you long in the tooth or do you have sensitive teeth? You may have receding gums. In fact, 50 percent of people have some form of gum recession. A painful surgery was the only answer, until now. Out of necessity, one dentist is trying to ease the pain for his patients and millions of others. Dr. Thomas Bilski, NE Ohio’s leader in PST procedure BEFORE No surgery, no sutures, all smiles, that’s what Dr. Thomas Bilski wanted for his patients. “I just didn’t see why dentistry has to have a procedure that hurts so much,” said Thomas Bilski, DDS; general dentist in Independence, Ohio. So, Dr. Bilski searched for an alternative and found a new technique called, the Pinhole Surgical Technique (PST). Conventional gum grafting is painful. Dentists cut and remove tissue from the roof of the mouth, and then graft it onto the receded gum. Now, Dr. Bilski provides the new PST procedure that is an almost painless option. “There’s some recession of the gums that many children and adults suffer with this unattractive and very sensitive problem. Maria had the procedure. “There’s some sensitivity and I do not like the way my gums look,” Maria told Dr. Bilski. Dr. Bilski doesn’t cut, but uses a needle to make a small hole above the diseased area. “We loosen up the gum and drape it down to where it’s supposed to be. Then we reinforce it with some collagen,” Dr. Bilski explained. There are no grafts, no sutures, and no incisions needed with the Pinhole Surgical Technique™. It simply involves the adjustment of the existing tissue. The pinhole procedure uses a needle, can correct 10 to 14 teeth at once, takes about 20 minutes for up to three teeth, and recovery is less than a day. Traditional surgery requires two incisions, only corrects one to two teeth at a time, takes almost two hours, and there’s a three-week recovery. Joyce was one of the first to have it done. “It was a miracle, an absolute miracle,” Joyce explains and is happy to tell everyone about her pretty new smile. It is expected to be a permanent procedure and should not need to be repeated. As for risks, in the past Dr. Bilski says he has not seen any higher risk with the pinhole technique than with traditional methods. The cost is comparable to traditional methods and can range from 500 dollars to 1,800 dollars. Right now, Dr. Bilski is the only dentist doing this procedure, in northeastern and northwestern regions of Ohio and is one of 500 dentists in the world to have been trained and certified by the inventor of this technique, Dr. John Chao of Alhambra, CA. The benefits of the Pinhole Surgical Technique™ are many: AFTER • Less discomfort for the patient after treatment • Faster recovery for the patient than traditional grafting • No need for uncomfortable sutures • No need for scalpels or invasive surgical tools • No need to take donor tissue from the patient’s palate • Excellent, natural-looking, long-lasting results This is an exciting new way to handle a very common problem. Call our office at 216-524-4410 and schedule a complimentary consultation with Dr. Bilski. One Patient at a Time Free consultations and second opinions! 6527 Brecksville Rd., Suite B, Independence • bilskidds.com –Paid Advertisement– The Brecksville Magazine, August 2015 On Our Cover a publication of ScripType Publishing, Inc. Copyright ©2015 ScripType Publishing Inc. All rights reserved. The Brecksville Magazine is a monthly publication mailed free to every address in Brecksville. The deadline for all material is the 5th of each month. 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The Brecksville Magazine, August 2015 In this Issue 6����������� Blue ribbons honor police force 8����������� City nears service garage completion 10�������� School board hires directors, plans to fund building repairs 12�������� Horse show gallops into reservation 14�������� August event caters to older dogs 18�������� Home Days’ powerful wrap up 22�������� Church program restores bicycles 24�������� Rescue organization is ‘for the birds’ + Health & Wellness Section + 25�������� Group casts net for military families 26�������� FARTS celebrate 10 years on the run 28�������� No two days are alike for emergency response coordinator 30�������� Columbus school district considers INSIDE THIS ISSUE BRECKSVILLE Magazine BBHHS student Paxton Speer uses recycled wood and reclaimed metal to craft unique furnishings. See story on page 4. hiring local superintendent 31�������� Eagles fly the Pinery Narrows coop 36�������� Designer goes retro with bridal gowns 38�������� Entertainer of the Year eyes Broadway 39�������� BBHHS grad interviews celebrities 1 Residents can throw hat in ring for mayoral, council seats by Nancy Hudec The November 3 election is months away, but local candidates have until Aug. 5, at 4 p.m. to file their signature petitions for ballot inclusion. Brecksville Mayor Jerry Hruby and council members Michael Harwood, Laura Redinger, Gerald Broski and Kim Veras are up for reelection. The mayoral term is four years. Council seats are all at-large with the three highest vote-getters serving four-year terms and the fourth serving for two years. The city charter does not permit write-ins. All terms will begin on January 2, 2016. According to the Brecksville charter, ballot inclusion petitions must contain a COMMERCIAL INSURANCE Customized for manufacturing, retail, wholesale, service & franchise industries. HOME AND AUTO INSURANCE Designed to insure the distinctive exposures of the affluent client. Insurance Brokers Since 1925 2 minimum of 114 signatures and a maximum of 342 signatures. All signatures must be in ink, include the address and date and be signed by registered voters. Candidates are asked to bring copies of their petitions to verify signatures to the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections before submitting their originals for filing. The filing fee is $45 made payable to the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections in one check of $20 and one of $25. Candidates must also complete a series of election forms that include their personal information and campaign finances. BBHCSD Board Voters residing in the area served by the Brecksville-Broadview Heights City 6860 W. Snowville Rd. Suite 110 Brecksville, OH 44141 Tel:440-746-1700 Fax:440-746-1130 Toll Free:800-642-8338 www.lucesmithscott.com Daniel SkaljacDaniel Skaljac-President Greg Skaljac Home & Auto Insurance President Vice President Designed to insure the distinctive exposures of the Greg Skaljac-Vice President affluent client. Commercial Insurance For manufacturing, retail, wholesale, service & franchise industries. School District will also vote for three school board seats with Mark Dosen, Kathleen Mack, Michael Ziegler and David Tryon in the running. Dosen, Mack and Ziegler currently hold those three seats. Tryon served as board president between 2012 and 2013. ∞ Stadium turf replacement underway The replacement of the synthetic turf at the Brecksville-Broadview Heights City School District athletic stadium is underway thanks to community donations. A brief dedication ceremony will precede the first home football game on Friday, Aug. 28. The original artificial turf was installed in 2007. At that time, a process to partially fund the inevitable replacement was put in place by the district. The $20,000 per year savings generated by not having to maintain a grass field and $10,000 of the athletic department’s annual revenue were set aside. This school year, Superintendent Scot Prebles and retiring Athletic Director Dan Kalinsky worked with athletic teams, Bee Athletic Boosters, Band Boosters, private individuals, businesses and corporations to raise additional money to supplement the district’s turf replacement fund. The Bee Athletic Boosters donated $30,000; Bob Evans Restaurant in Broadview Heights, $3,000; and Bees Youth Football, $5,000. Additionally, Ganley Auto Group and Suburban Physical Therapy agreed to donate $10,000 and $5,000, respectively, to be scoreboard sponsors. The BBHHS football team donated $6,000 from the sale of mulch and Gold Card sales. The high school band boosters donated $3,000. Other teams that use the field also contributed to the project. Fo r i n f o r m a t i o n , c o n t a c t Treasurer/CFO Rick Berdine at berdiner@bbhcsd.org or 440-7404020 or Superintendent Scot Prebles at prebless@bbhcsd.org or 440-7404010. ∞ The Brecksville Magazine, August 2015 to Letter the editor Sights of Summer l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l Kasich strips district of $6.8 million To the Editor: Governor Kasich’s decision to override the budget passed by the House and the Senate will saddle Brecksville and Broadview Heights taxpayers with a $1.7 million annual tax burden starting in 2016. Kasich’s line item veto of Tangible Personal Property (TPP) funding will strip BBHCSD of approximately $6.8 million over the next five years. The governor’s stated reason for his action was that communities such as ours have the capacity to make up the shortfall by increasing local school taxes. This loss of state funding brings the total loss in state funding to $5.8 million per year versus 2011, which is equivalent to 5.8 mills transferred directly to local taxpayers. This, combined with a need to balance our budget, has caused significant spending cuts to programs and services including reduced high school busing, increased pay-to-participate fees and reduced course offerings for our students. Our administration has begun working with local legislators Marlene Anielski and Thomas Patton, who have been highly supportive and responsive to our interests to pursue the override of the governor’s line item veto. As voters and members of our district, you are highly encouraged to contact Representative Anielski at ohiohouse.gov/marlene-anielski and Senator Patton at ohiosenate.gov/patton to ask that they quickly act to override this devastating decision. Governor John Kasich can be reached at governor.ohio.gov. Scot Prebles, Superintendent Brecksville-Broadview Heights City School District We encourage letters to the editor. Letters are limited to 250 words and must be signed and include an address and phone number for verification (not for publication). The street name will be printed. We reserve the right to edit all letters for clarity and length only. We might not use letters for space reasons or those that have appeared in other publications or letters on a single topic submitted multiple times by the same individual or group. The Brecksville Magazine, August 2015 Naturally... the finest crafted outdoor living spaces. Chillin’ in the Chippewa Creek on a warm summer day are Brecksville’s (l-r) Jimmy Piekarski, Helen Lee, Scott Vergilii, Rachel Mojecey, Bella Bonvechio,and Sarah Frank. Photo by J. Kananian st 1 PLACE NARI of Cleveland and reations Landscaping, Inc. 440-748-2500 www.landcreationslandscaping.com Design and installation of pavers and finely crafted natural stone patios, water elements, accent lighting and sustainable planting plans 3 Local student goes against the grain, turning hobby into business by Charles Cassady From time to time it is the unfortunate duty of the press to inform the public of yet another teenage fad consuming the hearts and minds of our impressionable youth. One that threatens to make “deep cuts” in their lives; one that exposes innocent children to a vice and clamp and sander, plus other tools of an activity that cannot help but call to mind a “Saw” movie. We speak, of course, of woodworking. Paxton Speer, a seemingly wholesome, all-American young man from Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School, who is looking ahead to a bright future, is already deeply knotted in the woodworking lifestyle. “I am a resident of Brecksville. I have been living here for nine years,” said young Speer. “I am going to be a sophomore at Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School and I am looking forward to serving as my class president for the 2015-2016 school year.” With no family history in woodworking, how did he fall under its spell? “From a young age I loved to always be building things whether it be Legos or puzzles,” said Speer. “As I grew up, I found myself experimenting with spare wood and such.” And, as with so much, the media is partially to blame. Speer continued, “I have always loved watching HGTV and do-it yourself videos on YouTube. At the age of 12, my first project was a large biplane after visiting the Smithsonian, followed by a cabinet footboard for my bed.” The adult community is also complicit in the spread of woodworking. Speer said he enrolled in a five-day summer camp at the Cuyahoga Valley Career Center, culminating in a project to build an Adirondack chair. “Last summer our family friend, Mrs. O’Mara, commissioned me to build her a kitchen table much like one she had seen on Pinterest. I had already done some handiwork for her in the past and she had confidence that I could make her a good piece.” Mrs. O’Mara is Eve O’Mara, principal of Highland Drive Elementary School. “I was in the process of redoing my 4 appropriate, some of his creations incorporate a “live edge,” in which the actual tree bark appears. Many of Speer’s products feature “reclaimed” material – wood or metal recycled from other, defunct pieces of furniture. While other American teenagers are spending their summer in healthy pastimes, like playing online video games 48 hours straight or going to see “Jurassic World” for the eighth M14 LOCAL STUDENT GOES time, Speer has made Paxton Speer sitting among the fruits of his woodworking labors. Bark on the Wood his summer job. Speer held nothing back as he described place,” said O’Mara. “And because my what goes on in the cloistered confines of former job was as an art teacher in this the workshop: district I was always keenly interested in design. I noticed the presence of an “One recent commission was a long, `industrial looking’ approach to furniture eight-foot bench which featured two-inch design. I wanted to incorporate this in thick catalpa wood, with a thick live edge my redo.” and bark left on. The bench’s base was made from black pipes and featured a She knew that Speer had finished taking clear finish. Another recent commission a furniture-building class and consulted was a corner desk. This was made from him. thinner planks of hardwood maple that Using pictures provided by the principal were joined together and assembled on a as a guideline, Speer built the piece. “The black pipe base. The desktop featured a table came out very well,” he said, “and I semi-gloss finish.” decided to make a business of it.” And how much time is invested in such His enterprise is now called “Bark on the a project? “Being a high school athlete Wood,” the tag referencing both Speer’s and sometimes having sporadic hours, support for the Cleveland Browns and it is hard to say exactly how long a piece their dog mascot, and the fact that, when may take – and varies greatly depending on the design. But on average I would have to say two to three weeks for a custom piece.” He hopes to get fresh customer orders and commissions while school is still out, before the insidious side-effects M16, V56 LOCAL STUDENT GOES of the woodworking Repurposed wood gives one of Speer’s coffee tables a unique habit spill over into rustic charm. his classroom life. The Brecksville Magazine, August 2015 “The fall is my busiest time regarding school, leadership activities and football every day. However, I still work on the weekends, but during this time it will most likely take a little bit longer for projects,” he noted. “Also, if my business becomes more successful, I will be able to invest in accommodations that will help me work more through the cold months.” Clearly, woodworking has set a pattern for Speer’s future – and it’s serious business. “Currently I plan to go to college for business, so this is a precursor to my learning about running a business,” he said. “My goal is to attend a top business school and possibly play college lacrosse.” As with so many similar stories in the headlines, the Internet has been an enabler. Speer has a website with photos of his handcrafted furnishings. He also has a presence in the “Etsy” online collective of crafts-makers. “Many people in the Brecksville area have expressed an interest in commissioned pieces,” said the young woodworker. “I will now be posting online in my Etsy store, in which people all around the world can view and purchase my work, along with my traditional way of posting on my website and Facebook.” To see some of Speer’s work, go to barkonthewood.com and judge for yourselves where woodworking leads. ∞ Serving Brecksville, Independence, and other Cuyahoga and Summit County areas! PARMA INDEPENDENCE BRECKSVILLE NEW ND GRA BAY E EXC PTIO NAL V INDEPENDENCE E ALU NEW 2519 Tuxedo – Move right in to this recently renovated 3 bedrm bungalow conveniently located near freeways, airport, shopping. Updated kitchen, bath, carpet, paint, roof, furnace and more! $74,900 . 6670 Hidden Lake Trail – Rare Villas of Grand Bay walkout basement! 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Call me today! 440-779-6432 Diane@DianeWeseloh.com The Brecksville Magazine, August 2015 www.dianeweseloh.com 5 City Government l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l Blue ribbons line city streets as tribute to police force by Kathleen Steele Gaivin June 16 city council meeting As tensions rise between police and residents in some communities across the country, a Brecksville resident stepped forward to demonstrate his appreciation for the Brecksville Police Department. Mayor Jerry Hruby presented a proclamation on behalf of Brecksville City Council for Don Grispino’s efforts in establishing the “Blue Ribbon Campaign” throughout the city. Grispino and his wife, Shirley, tied 350 handmade blue bows below the American flag around telephone posts throughout the city as a symbol of support. The mayor said many residents expressed to him their approval of the blue ribbons. Need not be Present to Win 6 M20 (OPT) SECRETARY OF STATE SPEAKS TO CUYAHOGA VALLEY REPUBLICANS Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted (l) shakes the hand of Brecksville Mayor Jerry Hruby at the June meeting of the Cuyahoga Valley Republicans. Photo by J. Kananian “We thought that there may be a person or two complaining, but we found quite the opposite,” he said. Hruby said when Grispino, a Vietnam War veteran, approached the administration for permission to place the ribbons, the resident said, “If I make one Brecksville cop patrolling in the middle of the night, as he looks at those ribbons, smile, I’m happy.” Police Chief William Goodrich extended the police department’s deepest appreciation for the show of support. “It’s a difficult time to be a police officer right now. You tend to think, oh, nobody likes us. . . It’s quite the opposite. It [the Blue Ribbon Campaign] emphasized again why we’re doing what we’re doing. It re-energized us and it meant a lot. I appreciate it and the entire department appreciates what you did. “Your message was sent and you know what, if you made one officer smile on a night shift, you made 30-some officers smile,” Goodrich said responding to Grispino’s vision. Route 82 reconstruction Brecksville may have outside help in preparing a District One Public Works Integrating Committee (DOPWIC) submittal for the Route 82 reconstruction project this year. DOPWIC evaluates and prioritizes projects from communities within Cuyahoga County that are seeking grant money and makes recommendations to the director or the Ohio Department of Public Works regarding projects to consider. The Brecksville Magazine, August 2015 and then use some of her relationships she’s made over the years to help walk that process through and hopefully, that will help us with some of the scoring on it.” Pump station Council accepted Nerone & Sons Inc. as the lowest and best bid at $493,824 for the Old Quarry Lane pump station improvement project. Wise said the bid came in 9.74 percent over the city’s estimated cost; however, Nerone & Sons was the only bid for the project. Wise said the project is relatively small and work is plentiful for contractors at this time, which eliminates a competitive bidding pool. “At this point we have an eligible bid and “Last year we went for funding and actually, it did not score well at all,” City Engineer Gerald Wise said. In light of the low score, city council will consider paying Osborn Engineering $4,850 for professional services in preparing the DOPWIC submittal. It will vote on that legislation at its July 6 meeting. “This is a much needed project …any assistance that we could get on that would be very helpful,” Wise said. According to the engineer, former Public Works director Bonnie Teeuwen has left her position with Cuyahoga County and now works with Osborn Engineering. He said Teeuwen offered Mayor Jerry Hruby her services “to put together an application I would recommend we accept that bid and move forward with this project. Old Quarry has been having issues for years,” Wise said. “It is one that we really need to get replaced.” The Snowville Road culvert repair is taking longer than expected, so the city has to pay CTL Engineering an additional $4,800 for inspection time beyond the original schedule. Brecksville’s athletic fields are getting new signage. City council passed a resolution to pay Becker Signs $4,281 for 10 signs and their installation at city hall, Highland Drive and Blossom Hill fields. 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MLS#3691609 RightHomeNow@gmail.com • www.RightHomeNow.com 7 City Government l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l City eyes Aug. 14 for Stadium Drive occupancy by Kathleen Steele Gaivin July 7 city council meeting Brecksville City Council approved another extension to Sona Construction to complete the Service Garage and Horticulture Building on Stadium Drive no later than Aug. 14. “They blame the weather and different things happening. June 1 was the deadline and June 12 was the deadline for substantial completion,” Service Director Ron Weidig said. The city expected construction to be completed ahead of the Home Days celebration the last weekend in June and will pass along added costs to Sona Construction for expenses incurred by not having restroom and other facilities available for the event, Weidig said. Council approved change orders for the project in the amount of $993 to furnish and install two diffusers and two exhaust grills in the drywall ceiling in the men’s and women’s restrooms. The new project total will be $2,511,030. “It is necessary due to the ceilings being different, suspended versus the hard ceiling…it was a value-added item to the bill,” Weidig said. City council agreed to pay Flooring Law Office of Laura A. Balzano, LLC 8927 Brecksville Road • Brecksville OH 44141 www.balzanolaw.com Laura A. Balzano (440) 526-6722 Gregory E. 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The process uses a floor polisher and sanding screens. “They [Flooring Specialties] did our fitness floors and spin room last year and we’re very happy with them,” Recreation Director Tom Tupa said. The city hall and health and human services chiller systems require repairs. The acid levels in the human services chiller are too high on the refrigerant side, which will lead to compression issues, Weidig said. He said the city hall chiller had a faulty extension valve on one stage of the system. Gardiner Trane will do the work. The combined total for the repairs is $11,409. “They are factory authorized to do the repair and they are the lowest hourly repair service,” Weidig said. The police department will purchase12 in-car DVR camera systems. Council authorized the $81,495 purchase from Watch Guard and an additional $7,700 to Hall Public Safety to install the units in the police vehicles. “The old system is outdated…It’s not as user-friendly. We’ve had problems getting parts for them,” Police Chief William Goodrich said. In other business, council approved hiring the following as part-time volunteer firefighter/EMTs for the Brecksville Fire Department: Alec Hradisky, Anthony Katzakis, Benjamin Johnson, David M. Sirl and Steven J. Vondriska. Mayor Jerry Hruby said the new hires are replacing part-time workers who left the city for a variety of reasons, such as relocating or finding full-time employment. He said the city supplements the fire department staff with part-timers rather than paying overtime to full-time employees. 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LivRm w/custom frplc. All appl’s stay. On park like setting w/pool & garage parking. Laundry across hall. Storage unit on 2nd flr. Easy access to Westgate Shopping Ctr, I-90/I-480. $57,900. 9 SChooL Board l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l School board hires athletic director, plans to fund building repairs by Tess Wolfe June 22 Brecksville-Broadview Heights Board of Education regular meeting Preparing the district for the coming school year, the board unanimously approved all items on its agenda, from budget appropriations to academic, staff and extracurricular personnel. Looking down the road, board members also discussed how to fund needed repairs to district school buildings. The board hired Mark Maslona as athletic director, succeeding Dan Kalinsky. Maslona was head of athletics for the Twinsburg City School District. He is a 1987 John Carroll University graduate and their assistant men’s basketball coach. The board transferred $35,000 from the holiday wrestling tournament and high school athletics concessions to the athletics fund. In regard to permanent improvement Independence Coin & Collectibles. LLC (PI) funds, board member Mark Dosen reminded the board of an architectural assessment of district buildings that recommended approximately $22 million in improvements. “A lot of it got put on hold because we didn’t have the funds to do it,” Dosen said. “We took another look at it, and … how we might be able to acquire funds to move forward and do some of what was on the list, because our facilities are getting old and they’re in need of upgrades and improvements.” Dosen suggested there may be a “unique opportunity” to do so through the 27-year bond voters passed for the high school in 1994 and set to expire in 2021. “With these circumstances,” Dosen said, “there may be some opportunity to look at almost a renewal of another potential bond that could leverage some of that bond fund and in essence almost be like kind of a renewal. It’s just some thinking of opportunity to explore bringing more money in so that we can do capital improvements.” Superintendent Scot Prebles added that what they were looking into was “not increasing taxes.” Dosen said that in six years, the retirement of the high school bond would result in a “tax break” for district residents. A new bond issue, possibly prior to 2021, could be a “mechanism to keep it the same, and extend it out some number of years to bring in new funds for the capital improvements. … We’re going to figure out what that would look like and if it’s the right thing to do.” Board vice-president Michael Ziegler said, “We know that we need to start looking at it harder,” adding that it would be at least September before the PI committee had more information to present to the board. Prebles clarified that such an extension would be “nowhere near” the length of the original, 27-year bond. District Treasurer Richard Berdine said, “We want to be able to commit to the voters that if, if, if the board were to decide to do this, then it would not be at any tax increase to anyone… Any promise we make to our voters, a promise made will be a promise kept.” After its nearly two-hour regular meeting the board adjourned to executive session. ∞ Larsen Lumber State Licensed Precious Metals Dealer We Buy Anything Gold & Silver in Any Condition! 7064 Mill Road, Brecksville, Ohio 44141 •Kitchens •Bathrooms •Entertainment Centers •Computer work areas •Bars Store Hours M-F 8:30-5:00 Saturday 8:30-1:00 Evening hours or weekends available by appointment We accept all major credit cards FREE NO OBLIGATION ESTIMATES You have trusted the quality of our lumber for 67 years, You can also expect the same quality from our cabinetry! We invite you to come and see our large selection! www.indecoin.com 10 440-526-4343 Free consultation and design The Brecksville Magazine, August 2015 SChooL Board l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l District puts curriculum, business directors in place for school year by Tess Wolfe The Brecksville-Broadview Height City School District hired two key administrators in May. Margaret Niedzwiecki is director of curriculum and instruction, and Christopher Coad is director of business services. the South Euclid-Lyndhurst City School District. He has a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Columbia College. “Brecksville-Broadview Heights is a very successful school district,” Coad, a Medina Township resident, said. “In regard to its educational scores, it’s a top-tier school. You always want to work with the best.” Coad’s two-year contract of $105,840 per year began May 18. ∞ Thinking of Buying or Selling in Brecksville? Contact The Stanley Team Area Specialists Brecksville’s Top Producing Team M22, V60 NEW CURRICULUM Chris Coad takes over as director of business services and Maggie Niedzwiecki is the new director of curriculum and instruction. Both have two-year contracts. Niedzwiecki comes to BBHCSD from Revere Local School District, where she was curriculum director for two years. Prior to Revere schools, Niedzwiecki was director of the Race to the Top program for the Ohio Department of Education. She is a former teacher and principal with the Perry Local School District and a resident of Perry Village in Lake County. She has a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and a master’s degree in administration from John Carroll University, and a master’s degree in curriculum from Cleveland State University. “One thing that brings me to BrecksvilleBroadview Heights is that it is a very highperforming district,” she said. “They already have the right foundations in place.” Niedzwiecki’s two-year BBHCSD contract of $125,084 per year begins Aug. 1. With more than 25 years experience working in public education, Coad comes to the district from the Berea City Schools. He was transportation supervisor for two years and completed a consolidation plan that restructured four schools into two and created an intermediate school. Prior to that, Coad was director of business operations for The Brecksville Magazine, August 2015 Marketing Area Homes For Over 35 Years Jan & Chris Stanley 440-667-8941 - Direct 216-586-9288 - VM 8185 Brecksville Rd StanleyTeam@StoufferRealty.com 11 CominG eventS l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l Kiwanis Horse Show gallops into the Cleveland Metroparks by Nancy Hudec In 1947, when horses cantered and trotted at the first Brecksville Kiwanis Horse Show it was on the Stadium Drive athletic field, not the River Ford field in the Cleveland Metroparks. The early Stadium Drive horse shows had fencing but no show rings. Over the years rings were added, the location changed and the field of horses and competitors grew. Last year’s main ring hosted 72 exhibitors and 320 horses with 40 exhibitors and 213 horses in the hunter ring where jumping events are held. 2014 was a banner year for horse show attendance and participation, and with any luck 2015 will follow suit. This year’s Brecksville Kiwanis Horse Show is Sunday, Aug. 2, at the River Ford field in the Brecksville Reserva- tion of the Cleveland Metroparks. From 9 a.m. through 8 p.m. Western-and English-style riders from several states will compete for a variety of awards and ribbons. The horse show features three memorial trophy events: Elton Lube Youth Hi-Point Memorial Trophy, Austin Packard Memorial Trophy, and the John M. and Jack Hruby Memorial Trophy. The Elton Lube Youth Hi Point Memorial trophy is awarded to one participant selected from those placing first and second in specific classes. Lube was a Kiwanis member who served in various offices from the local chapter up to the state level. The Austin Packard Memorial trophy is given to a first-place winner in classes 1-12. 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The Hruby Memorial winner will be chosen from the Class 39 Registered Quarter Horse Western Pleasure entries. “We will have free pony rides for youngsters up to age 10, sponsored by Northern Ohio Eye Center; an ox roast beginning at 1 p.m., sponsored by Ganley Auto Group; a 4:30 p.m. pie-eating contest, courtesy of the Stouffer Reality’s Stanley Team; and a Brecksville Center for the Arts Art Zone that begins at 10:30 a.m.,” said Fred Burkhalter, Brecksville Kiwanis Horse Show secretary. Burkhalter also mentioned the stick horse building competition and show at 2 p.m. for youngsters up to age 12. Never forgetting of course, the Western Reserve Carriage Association will hold a carriage candlelight parade at the conclusion of riding events. Food and refreshments, including the popular pie tent with selections from Kiwanis and Amish bakers, will also be available. A $6 donation for an adult ticket and $3 for a child’s ticket gives entrants a day of equestrian events and activities. Six-seat boxes in the main ring are $50 for the day and $40 for the day in the hunter ring. Adjacent boxes in both rings are $75 for the day. Box seating must be reserved. Tickets are available from any Kiwanis member. In keeping with their motto, “serving the children of the world,” horse show proceeds and October’s 5K Trick or Trot race benefit local youth programs. The Kiwanis of Brecksville sponsors 20-25 organizations involved with youth enrichment, awarding approximately $11,000 annually in scholarship money. They also sponsor the Santa Delivery and Easter Egg Hunt. 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All concerts take place rain or shine in the pavilion near the football field. Food and adult beverages can be purchased. Each concert will have a car “Cruise-In” hosted by Next Level Auto Detailing. There will be a specially designated parking area for the vehicles, and any monies raised will be donated to charity. For information, call Annette Phelps at 440-526-4357. Call Shawn Medina at 440-476-9282 for Cruise-In information. The concerts and parking are free. ∞ July 25, 26, 28, Aug. 2 Arts Connection 2015 Christ the Redeemer Lutheran Church on Brecksville Road in Brecksville is holding its fourth Art Connections show – a celebration of the many art talents God has given church members to create a wide variety of art forms. Paintings, drawings, photography, woodworking and quilting will be displayed along with other types of works. A children’s corner will feature items made by children of the congregation during a special art class. The opening of the show is Saturday, July 25, from 4-7 p.m. and will include musical entertainment and a French Cafe for free sweet treats and beverages. The artists will be present during the opening hours on Saturday. This is a show only and no items will be for sale. Arts Connection 2015, will also be available for viewing on Sunday, July 26, from 9 a.m.-noon; Tuesday, July 28, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 2, from 9 a.m.-noon. Admission is free. ∞ Aug. 7 First Fryday Fish Fry St. Joseph Byzantine Catholic Church, 8111 Brecksville Rd., is holding a “First Fryday Fish Fry” from 4-6:30 p.m. on The Brecksville Magazine, August 2015 Aug. 7. Take-outs are available. The blueplate special will be pot roast. Proceeds benefit the parish ministry to the homeless. For more information, call 440-526-1818. ∞ Aug. 7-9 Feast of the Assumption West Festival From fish fry to pierogis, to pizza and pie-eating contests, a rock-n-roll car show, live music, games and an indoor casino, the Feast of the Assumption West Festival is fun for the whole family. The Broadview Heights Assumption church festival is a celebration of the August 15 Roman Catholic Feast of the Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary. The feast commemorates the death of Mary and her bodily assumption into heaven. Coming to Church of the Assumption, 9183 Broadview Rd., on Friday, Aug. 7, through Sunday, Aug. 9, the feast opens Friday at 5:30 p.m. with a ceremony including city officials, celebrities and Boy Scout Troop 810. At 7 p.m. the Assumption Academy Drama Club will perform show tunes and pop music. The classic rock band LRC then takes the stage until the 11 p.m. closing. The annual car show begins Saturday festivities at 1:30 p.m., followed by the Procession of the Blessed Mother and a 4 p.m. Mass. After Mass, Ronnie Fiorentino will perform with sounds of the golden era, and at 7 p.m., it is open wide and eat quickly for the pizza and pie-eating contests. Motown music and a Lite the Nite fireworks show cap off the evening’s events. The weekend of food and fun continues on Sunday at 1 p.m. with chicken dinners, followed by a pet parade, the Lucina Slovak dancers at 2 p.m. and the Honkey Express polka band at 3 p.m. The festivities wrap up at 9 p.m. on Sunday. Can’t make it to the scheduled events? There is always the weekend long monster truck show, craft and vendor booths, instant raffles, a $5,000 raffle and the indoor casino open every evening. 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Bring a cotton/ polyester blend T-shirt to tie-dye. Cuyahoga Valley National Park: Monday, Aug. 17, 7 p.m. A park ranger describes CVNP’s many activities. Registration required. Travelin’ Tuesdays: Glacier and the Canadian Rockies: Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2 p.m. Refreshments provided by the city of Brecksville. Celebrations: Event planning: Monday, Aug. 24, 7 p.m. Registration required. Children’s programs Kindergarten readiness - Celebrate together: Saturday, Aug. 1, 11 a.m. Regis- tration required. Ages 4-5 with a caregiver. Superhero academy: Saturday, Aug. 1, 2 p.m. Registration required. Children entering grades K-3 with a caregiver. Make summer count with the summer reading program: Through Aug. 7. All ages. Teen programs Volunteens: Saturday, Aug. 1, 1:30 p.m. Registration required. Teens can come dressed as their favorite superhero. Teen writer boot camp: Monday, Aug. 3 - Friday, Aug. 7, 1 p.m. Registration required. Participants should bring an example of their writing. Teen book club: Monday, Aug. 10, 6:30 p.m. Registration required. Teens entering grades 5 to 8. ∞ Additional copies of the magazine can be purchase for $1.50 each from our main office located at 4300 W. Streetsboro Rd., Richfield or visit us at www.scriptype.com to see the magazine online. InHale workshops: Hale Farm & Village is offering artisan workshops including introductory glass, spinning and pottery on Wednesdays and Sundays and continuing on Sundays in the fall at 2686 Oak Hill Rd, Bath. The InHale strategic initiative encourages guests to craft the entrepreneurial spirit, steward a commitment to preserving the cultural landscape and sustain social and financial impact through a handcrafted way of life. Cost is $85 per person ($75 for members). Adults only. Class size will range from one to four people. Private groups are also welcome. For reservations, call 330666-3711 ext. 1720. ∞ 35th Annual Art-on-the-Green Show: The Hudson Society of Artists’ annual “Art-onthe-Green Arts and Crafts Show” will celebrate its 35th year on Saturday, Aug. 29, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday, Aug. 30, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Hudson’s south green at the corners of Routes 303 and 91. The show features the work of more than 150 artists, mostly from Ohio and surrounding states, but some from as far away as Florida. All artwork and crafts are available for purchase. The free event is held rain or shine. Free parking is available. For further information, visit hudsonsocietyofartists.com. ∞ Richfield Auto Center 3924 Broadview Road, Richfield 330 659-3430 HOURS: Monday thru Friday 8-6 • Saturday and Sunday Closed “We Don’t Just Fix Your Car... We Take Care Of It” 22.95 $ FREE Lube, Oil, Filter Up to 5 quarts with certain exclusions. 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The story, as told by Ted Lux, parttime human services program director, began to unfold right around 5:30 p.m. on Sunday. “After Saturday’s near wash-out due to rain, I was saying halleluiah that Sunday’s weather was cooperating,” said Lux. “Suddenly the band went silent. The power was out, and we could not get it to come back on and stay on. Just as Service Director Ron Weidig and Building Commissioner Scott Packard were discussing options, along comes a CEI truck waiting to take a left onto Route 21 heading north. Weidig saw 18 The Chamber of Commerce booth provides the who, what and where of local businesses, all for a smile. Happy to help out are (l-r) Rachel Torchia and Dianne and Faith Hutchinson. the truck and ran into the street to flag it down.” A conversation between the two men ensued, a phone call to CEI dispatch was made and the truck pulled over. “He inspected the power pole and determined it was wincontinued on next page The Brecksville Magazine, August 2015 ter road salt that damaged the lines. Power was restored and Home Days continued without a hitch,” said Lux. Two responsible men solved the power glitch, but it was three women who stole the show. Entertainer of the year went to singer Hailey Spikes of Columbia Station. Broadview Heights vocalist Kayla Slater took second place and Brecksville singer Hana Haddad was awarded third place. The celebration ended on a high note in the night sky. It was the Brecksville fireworks show and it capped off a powerful Home Days celebration. ∞ X Home Days M03 Ice-cold lemonade is a Home Days staple and a favorite of Brecksville’s Nick and Gianna Palazzo. X Home Days M06 Brecksville police officer Mike Bauman and police dog Petro demonstrate how man’s best friend can be his worst enemy when committing a crime. X Home Days M05 The traditional BBHHS pancake breakfast brings former 1959 classmates Frank DeWolf and Erin Gunselman together to serve up syrupy stacks. X Home Days M07 Home Days would not be Home Days without the fearless leadership and trivial pursuits of (l-r) Brecksville Mayor Jerry Hruby and Human Services part-time Program Director Ted Lux. Photos by J. Kananian is pleased to announce that Mikhenan M. Horvath, MD, is joining Nathaniel C. Cevasco, MD, in our Broadview Heights location. Dr. Horvath earned her Doctor of Medicine from Northeast Ohio Medical University and completed her dermatology residency at the Cleveland Clinic. Prior to joining Dermatology Partners, Dr. Horvath’s dermatology practice was located at the Cleveland Clinic Independence Family Health Center. Mikhenan M. 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Inspired by this year’s Vacation Bible School (VBS) theme of “movement,” the Bike Round Up program uses volunteers to collect and repair used bicycles for Cleveland children in need. Each year, the church’s VBS program encourages kids to creatively meet the needs of children in their community and all over the world through a special service project. Since this year’s program focuses on putting faith into action through movement, restoring bicycles for kids in need was a fitting project, said Jenny Gee, the church’s director of Christian Education. “I started thinking about the Cleveland neighborhoods where we went with members of our church last summer to paint houses and build a wheelchair ramp,” Gee said. “I remembered seeing groups of children out in the street playing ... some had bikes and some did not. I felt for the kids who didn’t have bicycles to ride through the neighborhood on.” Once the idea for the Bike Round Up program was in motion, Gee started looking for adult volunteers who could repair and refurbish the donated bicycles. She M09 BIKE ROUND UP Jenny Gee, United Methodist Church director of Christian education, sits atop a reconditioned bike that is sure to bring a smile to a lucky youngster. Photo by J. Kananian quickly found four “very awesome and capable” church members to step forward. Already, the volunteers have begun making mechanical repairs and paint touch-ups to restore the original shine of the nearly 30 donated bicycles. Gee said she hopes to collect 50 bikes by the last day of VBS on July 17. “It would be too [much] to ask families The Heat Is On! Mon-Sat 8-7, Sun 10-5 • 7907 Broadview Road, Broadview Hts. • 440.526.6800 22 to donate new bikes as part of VBS, but anyone can donate an old bike they have outgrown or one they find on someone’s tree lawn that was put out as trash,” she said, adding that the church is also accepting financial donations to buy new bike parts. Kids who attend the VBS program can get involved by donating their own outgrown bicycles and asking friends and family members to do the same. Bicycles of any size and condition are welcome, said Gee. “Even if you feel like the bike you have is in terrible condition, we can use the parts,” she said. Once refurbished, the bicycles will be donated to the Nehemiah Mission of Cleveland, which will give them to children in poverty, or to children of families whose houses the agency is repairing this summer. By participating in the Bike Round Up program, Gee said she hopes kids will learn the importance of being generous to others with their time and actions. “These sorts of opportunities to give to others around the world offer a real education to our kids,” she said. “It helps them realize the rest of the world is not like Brecksville.” Past VBS service projects have included doing chores to raise money for earthquake victims in Nepal and collecting school supplies for children in need. Although next year’s VBS will have its own unique theme, depending on the success of the Bike Round Up, Gee said it could potentially become an ongoing project of the church. In the meantime, her primary goal is to bring as many bikes – and smiles – to local children as she can. “I think we can all remember the freedom we felt as we peddled our bikes around our neighborhoods when we were children,” she said. “We feel that all kids should have this opportunity, even if their parents can’t afford a bicycle.” Anyone interested in participating in the Bike Round Up program can drop off bicycles, parts, accessories or monetary donations at Brecksville United Methodist Church, 65 Public Square. For more information email education@brecksvilleumc.com. ∞ The Brecksville Magazine, August 2015 COMMU N ITY- D RI V E N CARE . NAT I ONALLY RECO G N IZED S ERV I CE S. T OGE T HE R. The strong community-driven care that’s always been there for your family is now even stronger. At University Hospitals Parma Medical Center, we’re proud to bring our experts and nationally ranked services to your neighborhood. That means your family now has access to specialists from the UH Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute and UH Neurological Institute, comprehensive care from UH Seidman Cancer Center and so much more. It’s the highest quality care on the Westside – right where you need it. For more information or to find a physician, call 440-743-4900 or visit UHParma.org. 440-743-4900 | UHParma.org 7007 Powers Boulevard Parma, Ohio 44129 © 2015 University Hospitals The Brecksville Magazine, August 2015 23 Rescue organization is ‘for the birds’ by Tess Wolfe For 28 years, feathered companions in need of a good home have found refuge at A-Parrot to A-Flamingo, Parrot Rescue. With the aid of volunteers, Fran Filak runs the nonprofit organization from her Brecksville home. She stresses that A-Parrot to A-Flamingo, Parrot Rescue is not a bird sanctuary. “I hold them for as long as it takes to find the right person for them,” Filak said. “Birds that come to me, it’s like an emergency where they have no place to go.” Although the only flamingos the parrot rescue organization accepts are of the $20 for Jeep only, $50 for event (includes dinner, Jeep ticket, and door prize entry) 24 lawn-ornament variety, it takes in and “rehomes” more than 20 varieties of birds, from large macaws and medium-sized cockatoos to small canaries and finches. No wild or farm birds, nor several other species listed on the organization’s website, are accepted. She said she typically holds from 10 to 12 birds for adoption at any given time. “Right now, the baby-boomer people are getting sick, or going to nursing homes, or moving, and they don’t want their pet anymore,” Filak said. Adopting a bird is not an opportunity open to first-time parrot owners. Filak in- M10 RESCUE ORGANIZATION IS Polly wants a new home and A-Parrot to AFlamingo Parrot Rescue is willing to help. terviews and reviews each applicant, who must provide proof of having previously owned a parrot, through receipts from a veterinarian, a prescription or other written documentation. Photos or video of birds with an applicant are not sufficient proof for Filak that the applicant has actually cared for and owned a parrot. Further, the four-member board of directors must approve the application before a parrot can go home with its new owner. “Every rescue organization has its own rules, and my main rule is proof, a receipt, that you have owned a parrot before,” Filak said. Her caution stems from all that is involved in the care and ownership of parrots, which are very intelligent and, depending on the species, can have lives that span from eight to more than 75 years. Filak recommends that those who are interested in owning a parrot for the first time begin with a smaller species, such as parakeet or cockatiel. “Find out if there’s any allergy. The bird is going to bite you at some point, for some reason,” she said. “The larger birds will scream when they want to, and there’s no shutting up a macaw… You have to figure out your lifestyle – if you’re home a lot. Birds do need some time and attention. …You have to spend time with them, or you’ll end up with a cockatoo that picks its feathers or screams all the time.” For information, visit aparrottoaflamingoinc.zoomshare.com. ∞ The Brecksville Magazine, August 2015 Small nonprofit casts big net for military family support by Zach Jones Good things do come in small packages. The 19-member Northeast Ohio Foundation for Patriotism (NEOPAT), based in Brecksville, provides financial assistance to veterans. Since 2011, its helping hands have reached more than 7,000 military families in 20 northeast Ohio counties, including those as far south as Holmes County M11,V52, I50, and as far west as S50, R50, H50, Ottowa County. B50, L50,T50 SMALL NON“ N E O PAT i s PROFIT CASTS nonprofit volunMike Swallow is a teer organization,” Brecksville resident said co-founder and co-founder of and Breckville resiNortheast Ohio dent Mike Swallow. Foundation For “The 19 members Patriotism. of the board have made financial commitments through their companies and personal donations to fund 100 percent of the administrative costs of the organization.” The organization has partnered with professional organizations to raise money for military families in need. It also encourages civilians to donate their time, skills or finances to benefit northeast Ohio veterans. Swallow and nine other business executives cofounded NEOPAT in 2011. “My inspiration for starting NEOPAT was my father. He served in Vietnam and raised me to understand the importance of patriotism and the respect for the sacrifices of our military men and women,” he said. “[Veterans] volunteer to protect our collective freedoms. At age 15, my best friend’s dad walked out the front door of his home and headed to Iraq to serve during the first Gulf War and did not return for one year. I saw firsthand the financial and emotional stress when a military person leaves their family behind to serve his country in the name of all of our freedoms.” Along with its financial support of veterans, the organization promotes domestic patriotism through community events and remembrance ceremonies for fallen soldiers. “Over the past five years, NEOPAT has grown to be the largest not-for-profit The Brecksville Magazine, August 2015 financial supporter of military families in northeast Ohio,” said Swallow. “Our supporters include more than 150 corporations and 1,250 families and individuals. As of June 30, we will have raised or donated more than $500,000 to support our mission of promoting patriotism and supporting northeast Ohio military families.” NEOPAT is not only concerned with supporting current and former military personnel through funding. It also aims to honor deceased veterans. “Over the past 11 years, 108 men and women in the 20-county area we cover have died while serving our country in the military and protecting our freedoms. We believe those 108 men and women’s spirit lives inside our organization,” said Swallow. To raise funds for the organization, NEOPAT hosts and sponsors two annual events. It hosts a yearly gala that takes place the first weekend of March, as well as an annual golf outing at Sand Ridge Golf Club in September. Members also participate in 15 other events throughout the year, which are run by local corporations and families who donate the proceeds from the event. 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For the last 10 years, this dedicated group of women has made time for running and friendship in between work and family schedules. The group began with about five runners that met at the top of the parkway on state Route 21 in Brecksville at 7:15 a.m. Saturday mornings. Schlabig, who started the group, knew the original members through Preschool Mom’s Club or spinning class. They all had one thing in common – a passion for running. “The common bond was that we all wanted to run, and everything else came from that,” said original member Bonnie Uher. Still running after all these years are FARTS founding runners (l-r) Beth Coronel, Nanci Schlabig, Janet Schoen, Bonnie Uher and Sara Good. Photo by J. Kananian The Grass Is Always Greener... 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Anyone is welcome to join in on the run but, she said, “We have three rules.” They leave at 7:15 a.m. not waiting for anybody, no men are allowed and what is said on the towpath stays on the towpath. “We’ve had high school graduations and college graduations and we’ve had weddings and we’ve had grandbabies.” FARTS members run everything from Brecksville and Broadview Heights 5Ks to the Boston Marathon. When one member is on a long training run, she shares her route with the group so fresh runners can run with her every six miles. Other FARTS are on hand at selected points with water. You don’t have to be a marathoner to be part of the group. The current core group ranges from eight runners to 20 when the weather is nice. It’s made up of women from all walks of life, ranging in age from 30 to 66. They learned about the group from The Brecksville Magazine, August 2015 “Now we have daughters that are joining the group. 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Each member is welcome to suggest any new activity, but it’s safe to assume they’ll usually end in coffee and conversation. “We always have a reason to get together,” said original member Sara Good. “It’s not about the running; it’s about the fellowship and food and drinks after.” They also take part in community service projects. Their philanthropic tradition began at a running-themed, white elephant gift exchange one Christmas. “We decided we really don’t need anything, so every year we pick a charity to donate to,” Schlabig said. Charities include the Yuletide Hunger Drive and Girls with Sole. The FARTS also held a car wash one summer that raised $2,500 for Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital. The group is currently focused on their 10th anniversary celebration. Since the runners had trouble coordinating schedules for a one-time event, they came up with an anniversary series featuring a different occasion each month. 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While most of his family members pursued careers in the business world, Bender became a firefighter. “The business world always seemed very monotonous, and you are unsure of what will happen with your career from day to day,” Bender said, adding that as a firefighter, no two days are alike. Bender graduated from BrecksvilleBroadview Heights High School in 1990. Two years later he enrolled in the fire protection program at the University of Akron and became interested in fire service. Over the past 23 years he worked at fire departments in Kent and Middleburg Heights before coming home to Brecksville. Today he is the coordinator for the Antiques Show ous materials and fire investigation. Bender also is coordinator for the SERT Region 2 team, consisting of Lake, Lorain, Ashtabula, Geauga and Cuyahoga counties – a role he’s held for 17 years. S E RT w a s j u s t forming when Bender was with the Middleburg Heights Fire Department. 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The Brecksville Magazine, August 2015 departments,” Bender said. “The majority of our department is trained in water rescue, at least for swift water rescue. Not a lot of other departments have that type of training, so we cover them.” With all the talk about regionalization, Bender points out that the state’s specialty rescue groups have been regionalizing for a long time. “We pull in a lot of resources without burdening local communities with the cost of equipment and training,” he said. “It helps. As a whole, we’re trying to regionalize a lot of the resources and training and equipment.” Combining resources, he added, helps with grant funding since multiple communities benefit from the grant dollars. Bender said water rescue training – including swift water, dive and sonar training – is extensive and has many different layers. Within dive training, for example, there is HazMat diving, current diving, evidence diving and ice diving. Training is ongoing. “Either we’re trying to bring in a new element of water rescue [or] we’re recertifying or re-educating on things we’ve already been doing,” Bender said. Brecksville firefighters do swift water training in-house and serve as instructors through Cuyahoga Community College. Local instructors train other fire departments throughout the state to provide standardized training in the event of a massive disaster requiring mutual aid from various departments. Dive Rescue International out of Colorado trains local firefighters in dive rescue techniques. Through SERT, Bender and his team were called to Alaska to help search for members of an Indian tribe and a woman from the Peace Corps who drowned in a lake during a humanitarian project. The Region 2 team has a specialized type of sonar that more quickly and easily searches large bodies of water. Bender said he saw the equipment when the Cuyahoga Falls Fire Department helped Brecksville search for a missing child who drowned. Since purchasing the sonar, Bender said the team has found missing people or items, including guns, knives and safes from burglaries. The fire department often assists local law enforcement with investigations. Bender lives in Brecksville with his wife, Liane, and daughters Emily, 20, and Caitlyn, 16. ∞ The Brecksville Magazine, August 2015 What is SERT Sonar The Southwest Emergency Response Team’s sonar unit is a Kontsberg MS 1000, purchased, according to Bender, “about eight or nine years ago at a cost of about $35,000.” The same unit would be about $50,000 in today’s market. The SERT unit is kept technologically up to date with software updates. The high definition sonar unit sits on a tripod and uses a generator or car battery as a power source. Run with laptop computers, the sonar picks up hard objects and is not, he added, “your average fish finder.” Bender said the unit, stored in Brecksville, has been invaluable in locating objects and bodies in the water. Although used in this area in ponds and lakes, the same type of sonar is used in the oceans. ∞ 29 Columbus school leadership search has local reach by Tess Wolfe When a central-Ohio school district began a search in May to replace its retiring superintendent, leadership for the Brecksville-Broadview Heights City School District (BBHCSD) could have been affected. BBHCSD Superintendent Scot Prebles was one of the candidates to head the Olentangy Local School District (OLSD). Although one of three finalists for the position out of 12 applicants, Prebles ultimately was not selected by the Olentangy school board, which voted 4-1 on June 25 to hire an internal candidate, Mark Raiff, its former chief academic officer. OLSD Board President Kevin O’Brien said that although the district liked Prebles’ experience, it selected an internal candidate. “At our juncture, we decided that someone who knew the district was more important than anything else,” O’Brien said. “With that said, we believe Scot will continue to be a very strong superintendent. He represents himself and his community well.” Running out of space? Need to un-clutter a room or garage? We’re here for all your storage needs! V07, M50 COLUMBUS SCHOOL LEADERSHIP BBHCSD Superintendent Scot Prebles. Photo by T. Wolfe Prebles said he became aware of the leadership opening at OLSD through the Ohio School Boards Association (OSBA), which conducted the Olentangy search. Prebles contacted the OSBA and was “strongly encouraged” to apply for the position, he said. “Why would I have interest in that school district?” Prebles said. “Because it is very much like ours, and it is dramatically larger, and it is in Columbus, where I came from, where we both have family.” Prebles came to BBHCSD in August 2010, from the Granville Exempted School District, of which he had been superintendent. The Granville Exempted School District serves Licking County in east Central Ohio, while the Olentangy district is centered in Delaware County. Both counties border Franklin County, home to Columbus. Board President Mark Jantzen said Prebles had notified the BBHCSD board in May of his application for the Olentangy position. “High-performing professionals in any industry are frequently approached regarding career opportunities, and of course they explore select positions,” Jantzen said on June 9. “I think the important thing for me and the district is that Scot is neither being pushed to look elsewhere, nor is he running from anything here in Brecksville-Broadview Heights. This is part of what I consider a normal process that occurs in professional circles.” The BBHCSD board had unanimously approved Prebles’ three-year contract with the district December 15, immediately after approving his retirement. The retiring and rehiring allows Prebles to also draw a state pension. ∞ Rent Today and Get Up to Two Months Rent FREE! On selected units. 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According to Geoff Westerfield, wildlife biologist for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife, “Geese do not nest off the ground. The goose may have flown up into the eagle’s nest, but it would not be nesting there. If the eagles were still using the nest, there would be no way the goose would be able sit in the nest. Eagles are fighters and stronger than geese.” Bald eagles weigh 10-14 pounds and have wingspans of 79-90 inches. Canada geese, of which there are several varieties, weigh an average of 8.6 pounds and have wingspans of 29-43 inches. So, what sent the eagles packing? “It might have been a variety of things that drove the eagles from the nest,” said Meg Plona, CVNP biologist. “We were watching the nest closely and knew, because the bird was sitting low in the nest, the eagles were incubating eggs. As we began noticing the eagle leaving the nest more often and we did not see food coming into the nest, we knew the incubation period was over. On May 8 we lifted the trail restrictions protecting the nesting area. We knew there would not be eaglets born this year.” Although no new eaglets will be calling the CVNP home this year, bald eagles have been nesting in Cuyahoga County since 2006. Plona said nine eaglets have been born in nine years of CVNP nesting. No eaglets were born in 2009, when a winter storm caused the nest to fall and in 2011, a storm blew the nesting tree down. A subsequent nest in a nearby tree also failed to produce eaglets. “There have actually been three different trees they’ve nested in as storms have taken down previous trees,” she said. “As bald eagles generally return to their nests the following year, we expect they will return to Pinery Narrows next December or January.” According to baldeagleinfo.com, bald The Brecksville Magazine, August 2015 eagles often use the same nest each year and each year the nest grows in size. A typical nest of approximately 5 feet in diameter can, over the years, grow to over 9 feet and weigh 2 tons. Should the nest tree fall the eagle pair usually rebuilds at or near the site. As for the most popular spot for eagle nesting in northeast Ohio, Westerfield cited the Sandusky marshes. He also said that during migration there are large eagle populations along the Lake Erie shore. ∞ CVNP remains 11th in visitation Cuyahoga Valley National Park ranked as the 11th most-visited national park with 2,189,849 visits in 2014. In 2013 the park also ranked eleventh with 2,109,010 visits. Counters in trailhead parking lots determine park visitation numbers. ∞ visit our web site! www.scriptype.com At FREEDOM DESIGN KITCHEN & BATH we are proud to carry Kraftmaid Vantage and Cambria Quartz, the two leaders and innovators in the kitchen and bath market. 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Owned by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) the dam is in the Cuyahoga River near state Route 82 between Brecksville and Sagamore Hills Township. It is a small, concrete, lowhead, fixed-crest dam, approximately 163 feet long and nearly eight feet high. It feeds water to the historical Ohio & Erie Canal by gravity through canal feeder gates. According to Meg Plona, biologist for the CNVP, the dam also “negatively impacts the river’s water quality” as well as creates “habitat alterations, barriers to fish movements and recreational hazards.” “The National Park Service, the OEPA and ODNR are preparing an Environmental Impact Statement to discuss potential alternatives to balance the need for supplying water to the historic canal and to address the negative impacts to the natural resources associated with the dam structure,” she said. Plona said the Environmental Impact Statement is expected to identify an ecological restoration strategy to improve water quality conditions of the Cuyahoga River while maintaining the cultural values of the Ohio & Erie Canal as a national landmark. “The quality of the Cuyahoga River continues to improve through numerous place-based restoration initiatives across the watershed. One improvement occurring throughout the main stem of the river Continued on next page The Brecksville Magazine, August 2015 How accurate is your weather app? by Wendy Turrell Northeastern Ohioans have become compulsive about checking the weather apps on their smart phones in order to plan daily activities. There are many choices in weather apps for IOS and Android phones. WKYC Channel 3’s Chief Meteorologist Betsy Kling and WOIO Channel 19’s Chief Meteorologist Jeff Tanchak recently explained the differences in national and local weather forecasting and gave some tips for the best ways to stay current with Ohio’s rapid-fire weather changes. Both Kling and Tanchak agree that the universal weather apps – like the Weather Channel, Weather Underground, AccuWeather or Swackett – all work with the same information from the National Weather Service (NWS). In fact, all meteorologists work with this same NWS information, which includes official observations, radar, satellite and forecast models and parameters. The big differences come from interpretation and the ability to finely tune information for local areas. He stressed the importance of putting a local interpretation on what national trends show, “Since 75-80 percent of people get their weather from their phones, it’s critical for TV to edit the national Brecksville Dam Continued is the removal of low-head dams that impact water quality conditions in the river. With each dam removal within the watershed, the river is [moving] closer towards becoming a quality water resource for the region and a contributor to the health of the Great Lakes ecosystem,” Plona said. According to an OEPA Division of Surface Water report, dam removal can redistribute sediment blocked behind a dam. Gravel and cobble previously covered by fine sediments may be re-exposed as rocky materials. Re-exposing larger rocks often provides new colonization habitats. Dams also block the movement of logs and debris, which could be used as habitats downstream. Dam removal can also improve fish reproduction, as fish can migrate upstream and spawn. During the past 30 years, more than 50 dams have been removed from Ohio streams and rivers. ∞ The Brecksville Magazine, August 2015 information.” every NWS Nexrad radar in the country.” In addition to forecasts on their websites Kling explained, “Apps usually just spit and Twitter accounts, WKYC and WOIO out computer interpretations of the data. have downloadable weather apps. Kling The forecasts you see on TV are honed said the Channel 3 weather app has an inby the meteorologist presenting it. We all teractive radar feature that enables users to look at the same data, but have different “get wider views of regional and national experiences, different comfort levels to radar as well as satellite, temperature and deal with various situations and scenarios other types of data.” and different ways of using and interpretTanchak said Channel 19 uses data from ing the data.” Intellicast as the basis for its weather app, Tanchak and Kling but he interprets it for said the severe weather “We all look at the same local conditions. Intelwatches, warnings and advisories come di- data, but have different licast is a commercial company, which has rectly from the govexperiences, different professional, digital ernment’s National Weather Service. Apps comfort levels ... differ- and broadcast divisions. Its broadcast can be set to receive ent ways of using and division includes the these alerts. 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Donors of all blood types – especially those with types AB, O negative, A negative and B negative – are needed to help ensure that blood products are available to hospital patients during the summer. Type AB donors have the universal plasma type, which can be given to patients of all blood types. Plasma helps maintain blood pressure and supplies critical proteins for clotting immunity. It is often needed for burn, trauma and cancer patients. To make an appointment to give blood, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). ∞ Applying for Food Bank benefits is now easier The Cleveland Foodbank has a benefit outreach program to make the application process quick and easy. The outreach program provides assistance for more than 20 programs, including SNAP (food assistance, formerly called Food Stamps), prescription benefits, child care vouchers, WIC and medical coverage. Foodbank benefit counselors will help people through the application process over the phone. Those not receiving SNAP are encouraged to call the foodbank to determine eligibility, which is based on monthly income and expenses including medical, rent and utilities. Assistance is available for seniors, students, families, full-and part-time workers, and unemployed. For additional information call the Cleveland Foodbank at 216-7382067, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. ∞ Business Brief The Financial Times selected Frank Fantozzi, president of Brecksville-based Planned Financial Service, for its premier listing of America’s Top 401 Retirement Advisers. Advisers were selected from a nationwide group serving the $3 trillion market for defined contribution retirement plans. To qualify, advisers had to have 20 percent or more of their total client assets in defined contribution plans. Only a relative handful of advisers were selected from Ohio and only four from the Cleveland area made the list, including Fantozzi. ∞ The Brecksville Magazine will accept information on business happenings for businesses within the community. All information is subject to editing. Please email information to news@ scriptype.com and label it “Brecksville Business Brief.” NORTH COAST JET CLEAN COLLISION CENTER Foreign & Domestic • Brakes & Tune-Ups • Unibody & Frame • Complete Exhaust System • 5 Year Guarantee on Collision Repairs • Same Location Since 1987 2572 Brecksville Rd. Richfield 330-659-6009 34 The Brecksville Magazine, August 2015 About Town by Linda Niro The soggy and drippy June that Ohio slogged through is past. About Town hopes you are finally able to get out and enjoy some summer. At least the fireworks went off without a hitch, managing to eke out a time when skies were clear. On a more serious note, following one of the thunderstorms, the Brecksville Fire Department rescued three teens from the Chippewa Creek Gorge. According to the Cleveland Metroparks, the teens were swimming in a marked, no-swimming area. Please be sure to use caution when enjoying the Metroparks after a rain to avoid being caught in a flash flood. A little bird told About Town that Helen Abelt recently turned 100 years old. Or maybe it was a flamingo, which isn’t such a small bird. Either way, happy birthday to Helen, who has seen many changes in her lifetime. Congratulations to the Brecksville Blue Dolphins Synchronized Swim Team. Led by Coach Christie Skruck, the girls had a phenomenal finish at the East Zone Championship in Hamden, Connecticut. Accolades include 11-12 Intermediate Duet Champions, Elyse Hensley and Maddie Shaheen. Elyse also was named an 11-12 Intermediate Figure Champion. The 13 and over Intermediate Duet of Sydney Harsh and Collette Skruck were champions, and the team of Anne Holland and Libby Steiger earned a fourth-place finish. Skruck and Holland both placed in the figures category in their age level. The 13 and over team earned a respectable fifth place, made slightly more difficult since some participants are new to synchronized swimming. The team consists of Hensley, Shaheen, Harsh, Skruck, Laila Julien, Maria Julien, Hope Fishman, and Cassidee Marlow. The majority of the team is made up of BBH students. Participant Trinity Patton, who won second place in the 13-15 age solo, “swims in” from Vermilion for practice. Skruck said they hope to begin the new season September 20. The second annual BSA Chuck McLuckie Scholarship awards were presented to Alex Livingston and Jackie Milosevic at the BBHHS Senior Awards night in May. Each recipient received a $1,000 scholarship. Livingston is the son of John and Kelly Livingston and will be attending the Ohio State University this fall. Milosevic is the daughter of Dave and Michele and will attend Ursuline College. Good luck to Kathleen Murphy, (BBHHS ‘11) and 2015 University of Dayton graduate. Murphy is off to Boston College and the Urban Catholic Teacher Corps, a two-year, post-graduate volunteer teaching program. The following students have been named to the president’s list: Nicole Burlinghaus and Yostina Farid, the University of Akron; Megan Rossi, Youngstown State University. Congratulations to dean’s list students: Triantafyllos Krokos and Megan Rossi, Youngstown State University; Jillian Bajaksouzian, Ashland University; Abigail Brinkman, University of New Hampshire; Blythe Cassidy, Loyola University Maryland; Krista House, Anna Leone and Caitlyn Steele, Miami University; Congratulations also go out to Miami University graduates: Lindsay Frognowski, Jennifer Holfinger and Alexander Siegman. Saddle up for the annual Kiwanis Horse Show on Aug. 2 from 9 a.m.- 10 p.m. in the Brecksville Reservation of the Metroparks. The main fundraiser for the Brecksville Kiwanis is a great way to see what local riders have been practicing all year. ∞ Handcrafters looking for yarn donations The handcrafters at the Brecksville Human Services Center meet every Monday from 1-3 p.m. and are in need of donated yarn. The group makes warm mittens, slippers and scarves for needy families and residents of skilled nursing facilities. 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She has a number of finished dresses for sale and also does custom design from wedding dresses brought in by clients. Turcotte said it is very common for a bride The Brecksville Magazine is happy to print wedding notices or engagement announcements (just one please), for residents of the community. To have the photo returned, please enclose a stamped, self-addressed envelope. The Brecksville Magazine, August 2015 to want the “something old, something new” element by bringing in a family heirloom wedding dress for redesign. A former formal wear designer she found Northeast Ohio did not have much of a market for evening gowns, but brides are willing to spend money for that special dress. Turcotte’s creations range from $750-$2500, depending upon the amount of beading and handwork. An award-winning designer, she graduated from the Kent State School of Fashion in 2012 and studied design in Italy. During her studies she received many awards, the most meaningful being, “The two I won for my senior collection: The TechStyleLab Award for best use of digital technology and the Critic’s Choice Award. These are important to me because the senior collection was a yearlong project.” As a former BBHHS student, she was recently approached by art teacher Anne Jones to help stage the second annual Project Time Traveler Fashion Show, benefiting the nonprofit Dress for Success. She served as guest judge and pro- vided logistical help on what she described as an after-school special project where students created and modeled their M13, V54 20TH own fashions. The CENTURY show used “vinBRIDE tage and steam An up close and per- punk” elements, sonal look at Deanna as well as encourTurcotte’s attention aging students to to detail on one of her use repurposed or 20th Century Bride unusual materidresses. als. 9th-grader Rianna Thomas’ flapper-style dress made of candy wrappers entitled “Wrapper Flapper” won Best in Show. As part of the Project Time Traveler Fashion Show, Turcotte showed her latest collection of six pieces that echoed the theme. “All my work is inspired by vintage fashion. I think of fashion in a sculptural sense. Silhouette is really important.” Self-described as being “passionate about sustainable and ethical fashion” Student chosen for Great Connections Seminar Kaitlyn Means, a Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School junior, has been awarded a scholarship to the Great Connections Seminar in Chicago, July 25 to Aug. 1. Means is a member of an entrepreneurial business program in the BrecksvilleBroadview Heights School District. Marsha Familaro Kaitlyn Means Enright, president of the Reason, Individualism, Freedom Institute and James A. Kandrac, president and founder of United Computer Group of Independence, Ohio, awarded the scholarship. At the Great Connections Seminar, students read and discuss challenging texts with timeless ideas from the classics in subjects ranging from philosophy to physics and principles of logic. The group will explore the rich cultural and historical institutions of Chicago, such as the Art Institute, Daniel Burnham’s architectural Plan of Chicago, and the Chicago Stock Exchange. ∞ The Brecksville Magazine, August 2015 her attitude encompasses two elements. One is repurposing materials, like the vintage wedding dresses she buys from Craig’s List, Etsy, Ebay and resale shops and using natural, renewable materials. The second is “being conscious of how you are making things. Not using sweatshops and exploitation methods.” “Sometimes making patterns and cutting out can be very tedious,” she said. “My least favorite thing to do is make the ‘muslin’, which is the term we use for the rough draft of a sample in cheap fabric. But it is necessary to get good results.” In two years, she would like to be working for a fashion house in New York City. Acknowledging the difficulty of getting from Northeast Ohio to the NYC market, she believes her exceptional vision, design skills and hard work will get her there. Gowns are shown by appointment at www.20thcenturybride.com or by calling 440-503-1712. Turcotte also has a booth at the oncemonthly Cleveland Flea at Tyler Village, 3615 Superior Ave. Future market dates are on theclevelandflea.com. ∞ Don’t forget your Grad! We’ll Provide the ROCK, 440.582.2806 Fine Jewelry & Gifts 5160 Wallings Road in North Royalton You Provide the Roll Jewelry for EVERY Occasion! 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Expires 08-31-15. $100.00 OFF M01 ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR HEADING TO BROADWAY Hailey Spikes came all the way from Columbia Station to win the Entertainer of the Year contest. Photo by J. Kananian Hailey. She has been Junior Miss Columbia Station twice and has appeared on Broadway. “I was in New York City for a week and [through her voice instructor] appeared on stage in ‘This Way to Broadway,’” Hailey said. “It was awesome. We even got to see Tony Danza. I am going again this year.” Although there was concern that the rains might put a damper on the competition, the skies were clear while Hailey, the youngest contestant, sang “Part of Your World” from “The Little Mermaid.” “I was excited to win,” Hailey said. “It was a good competition.” A seventh-grader in the Columbia Station School System, Haily said her favorite subjects are science and art. She also plays the flute in the school band. Singing and playing the flute are not her only talents. She also dances. “I want to become a professional singer and actress,” said the young performer. ∞ The Brecksville Magazine, August 2015 People l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l Recent grad interviews celebrities by Charles Cassady A Brecksville native is getting people to talk and listen. Tim Lyzen, a Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School graduate, recently entered New York University (NYU), studying the media. Perhaps he should also be teaching it. Lyzen has already written a novel and runs a website profiling rising talents in art, fashion, performance and design. “About six months prior to my first day at NYU, I joined the Facebook group for NYU’s Class of 2018,” said Lyzen. “I knew going into the school that there would be talents ranging from theater all the way to mathematics – it is a school for some of the best minds in the country. Yet, as I began to speak to the students and learn who they were, what amazing things they had done or were hoping to do, I realized that all their accomplishments were relatively unknown.” Thus, his online project thefirstcatwalk. com launched nearly a year ago. “I began featuring models, photographers, designers, and more up-and-coming talents in the fashion industry.” The NYU community is indeed in that mix. Early coups: Q&As with young actor Cole Sprouse, who starred with his twin brother Dylan in “The Suite Life of Zack & Cody” on TV, and covergirl/actress AnnaSophia Robb. “The first week I came to New York, I already had my interview scheduled with Cole Sprouse. I wanted to hit the ground running,” said Lyzen. “As a child, growing up with the Disney Channel…Dylan and Cole Sprouse were Class of 1955 celebrates Central School birthday Out of a graduating class of 63, 25 members of the class of 1955 attended the 100-year birthday of Central School. Eighteen members of the class of 1955 have died. Chris Hartland, Central School Principal, opened the building for guided tours of the now remodeled school building. ∞ M13 RECENT GRAD INTERVIEWS Tim Lyzen goes from high school to NYC journalist. my childhood idols. Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine I would get to meet one of them, let alone have the opportunity to sit down for hours and discuss subjects varying on an entire spectrum. “…I managed to obtain AnnaSophia Robb for my second celebrity interview. Another incredible experience that was, as well.” Lyzen credits “tenacity and perseverance” with blazing his trail in a field already crowded with Interview Magazine, TMZ and Entertainment Weekly wannabes. “Only the best, the hardest-working, the most resilient will work there. So as I break into the field of journalism and as I aspire to do great things in the entertainment industry, I continue to attempt to one-up myself.” Lyzen said his tastes run more toward the greats of previous generations, such as Wilde, Hemingway and Fitzgerald, in publishing a novel. “Barbie” is a story set in the 1920s about a recent grad and novice NYC gossip writer infatuated with a starlet who may have black-widow pathologies. “It is more than a story of murder and mystery. It develops the thought of feeling lost, that constant flux that students or graduates often find themselves trapped in. It is a coming-of-age romance, the exemplification of two people feeling for the first time what it means to truly be enamored with another individual.” Lyzen said his abrupt lifestyle shift from Brecksville (“a small, inviting town with knowledge of your neighbors and a pace that borders complete relaxation; I can’t imagine a better place to grow up in”) to the heart of New York City amounted to a deliberate search for culture shock. With TheFirstCatwalk.com marking its anniversary in June (surpassing 100,000 views and earning its creator an invitation to New York Fashion Week and even modeling gigs), Lyzen foresees broadening his site’s coverage to the West Coast. A print edition and a fashion-line spinoff are possibilities. Then there is his work to publicize “Barbie,” while progressing on a second manuscript, perhaps finishing by Christmas. And he may even find time to attend classes. ∞ Hobbitts Preschool Enrolling Now For 2015-16 Parent/Toddler, 3’s, 4’s & Pre-K classes 5 day option for 4’s & 5’s • 4 day option for 3’s NEW! The Richfield Art Studio - Mini Matisse Classes The Learning Groove presented by Beyond Words Music Classes 330-659-4288 • www.hobbittspreschool.com 4340 Streetsboro Road, Richfield, Ohio 44286 The Brecksville Magazine, August 2015 39 GardenS/outdoorS l l l l l l l l l l l l l August is time for garden cleanup, upkeep by Kathie VanDevere Early morning gardening in the dog days of August while the birds are singing makes easy work of the chores for this time of year. My gardening friend in Carolina calls Tuesdays her “Gardening Day.” So every week, every Tuesday, don’t call or stop by, she is in the garden doing something. Carolina’s August is even hotter and frequently more humid than Ohio’s, so she does her “clean ups,” the weeding and watering, with the rising sun. These routine touchups help preserve the longevity and health of her garden while providing more plants for her friends and next year’s garden. Adapting the early morning rituals of clipping spent blooms, removing tired annuals, pulling weeds devoid of their seeds and adding all to the compost bin sounds overwhelming. However, a weekly weed patrol can usually get these nasties out of the garden before the seeds become ripe. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of weeding next week or next month. Weeds are usually defined as any plant that is not welcome where it has settled itself. Some “weeds” are detrimental to the garden; others are self-seeding garden plants that have just chosen the wrong spot to grow. The latter we dig and replant in a nursery bed or pot where they can be cared for properly and added to the garden at their maturity. Real weeds (unwanted plants), which have plans for their own reproduction and growth in a garden, steal nutrients and moisture from the soil. A quick trick for a larger area of weeds is to bake them under a cover of black plastic kept in place by stones. Just remember to remove it when the job is done. Watering the garden, various pots and planters becomes a larger responsibility in August. The first rule is to avoid watering during midday because so much of the water will evaporate. Late evening or overnight watering may produce mold or increase fungal growth. It is much better to water in the early morning. It is also necessary to water plants well at least three to four hours before applying any foliar treatments, such as fertilizers and insecticides. The leaves without full water resources can be subject to leaf burn from these foliar treatments. Wilting plants loose their water faster than their roots can absorb water. Hydrangeas are most often subjected to daytime wilting. Most shrubs need deep watering to maintain themselves and prepare for the fall/winter season. Many of the shrubs are forming their blossoms for spring and need a moist soil to transport the nutrients from the soil. Most fruiting plants need adequate water to produce. It is interesting to note that the longer the fruits stay on the plants the more flavor they produce. August is the time to stop pruning needled and flat-leafed evergreen plants – the pines, rhododendrons, azaleas, hollies and boxwood. Also, it is the time of year to stop feeding roses. These plants need time to “harden off” their new growth before the seasonal changes. In the flower garden, this is the time to take out the annuals that have passed their prime. Day lilies may be lifted and divided once they have finished blooming. Mark their colors with small tags while blooming; not doing so can result in some interesting color combinations after the division process. Revitalize perennial geraniums, burnneras and catmints by carefully trimming back and adding a small boost of fertilizer. Trim and feed hanging baskets to maintain their attractiveness until first frost. The “holes” created by weeding and cutting back may be replaced by fall blooming mums, cabbages and kale. This is also a good time to save room for adding bulbs later in the fall. The vegetable garden is offering their healthy harvests now. The flavor of most of the herbs in the garden are at their HOURS: Mon., Wed., Fri. 10am-6pm | Tues., Thurs. 10am-8pm | Sat. 10am-5pm 12801 State Rd., North Royalton (Royalwood Centre) 440.230.5451 LIKE US ON covenantbooks@sbcglobal.net Sign up for our mailing list to receive coupons and special offers! Come and See the Goodness of the Lord! Our beautiful store has a little something for everyone! Here’s a SHORT list of what you’ll find when you visit: $2 OFF any purchase of $10 – or – $5 OFF any purchase of $25 or more with this ad Reg. priced items. One coupon per customer. Must present coupon. Not valid w/other offers. 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Harvest rhubarb anytime remembering to remove the flower heads so the stalks will grow to maturity. Picking a peck of peppers depends on what sort of flavor you seek. As a fruit, the longer the pepper stays on the plant the more intense the flavor. That means sweet peppers are sweeter and hot peppers hotter the longer they are on the plant. Tomatoes are fruits too, and produce their best flavor the longer they stay on the vine. However, they can also continue to ripen after they have been picked. The tiny cherry and grape tomatoes taste better if picked and allowed to ripen off the vine. In fact, some folks pick the tiny tomatoes when they are green for a delicious addition to the appetizer tray. Squashes can get huge overnight in the heat of August days and nights. It is wise to harvest them while young. Too much growth produces overly coarse fruit, making lousy zucchini bread. As the holes develop in the vegetable garden, a quick crop of peas, spinach or lettuce may be started for fall harvesting. The spaces in the garden should be fed a rich well-rotted compost to begin the preparations for next spring. ∞ Honor a Loved One. ScripType Publishing now offers In Memoriam notices for families to share the story of a departed loved one in a remembrance. Families can choose from a variety of sizes to create a customized published eulogy to share with friends and neighbors. Email ads@scriptype.com or call 330-659-0303 for more information. The Brecksville Magazine, August 2015 Is something missing from your garden? by Donna Hessel, Emerald Necklace Garden Club Your shrubs are trimmed, your perennials and annuals are blooming in sweeps of color and the weeds are (mostly) under control, yet something is missing. Perhaps what is needed is a garden ornament or sculpture to add that something special to your landscape. Garden art can draw the eye to a specific highlight, invite visitors to the next turn in a path, or add the finishing touch to plantings. When deciding where to place garden art view your garden from the place it’s most seen; the patio or the entrance gate. It’s best if you can’t see more than one object from any view. You might use garden art as a focal point because of its size, shape, color or movement. Consider scale when selecting objects. You don’t want a tiny object in a large expanse or a huge object in a small area. Consider smaller accessories that surprise visitors, such as a turtle on a rock partially hidden by foliage or a dragonfly perched on a birdbath. Don’t overdo it, you want your plantings to be the main attraction. What to consider for garden art? 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Police responded to a motor vehicle accident on Chippewa Road. June 9 – A Queens Way resident reported that a dump truck contracted by the city damaged his lawn. Police responded to a motor vehicle accident on Mill Road. June 10 – Police responded to motor vehicle accidents on Whitewood Road and Knolls Lane. June 11 – Police responded to a motor vehicle accident on Royalton Road. June 12 – Police charged a 20-yearold Cleveland man with driving under suspension, no front license plate and two brake lights required; he posted bond with the department before be- ing transferred to North Ridgeville, where he was wanted on an outstanding warrant. June 15 – Police responded to two motor vehicle accidents on Brecksville Road and an accident on Barr Road. June 17 – Police arrested a 32-yearold Havertown, Pa., man for speeding, driving under suspension, drug abuse and possessing drug paraphernalia. Police responded to a motor vehicle accident on Chippewa Road. 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Call Jeff for Great Rates & Service Without The Wait 440-877-0054 e-mail jkitzler@aol.com 7 Days a Week Service 42 visit our web site! www.scriptype.com The Brecksville Magazine, August 2015 From the exPertS l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l Training Tips for Future Moms General Dentistry Hygiene, Hygiene, Hygiene! Expecting? Congrats! Having children is one of life’s real pleasures. However, if this is your first venture into parenthood, be ready for some stressful times as well. Surely you’re wondering about everything you can and cannot do. Probably racking your brain over what’s safe and what’s not. When it comes to working out, I’m sure you have many Sean Sullivan questions. Owner StopWorrying If you’re healthy, of course, you can workout. In fact, it will actually be very beneficial for you and your baby. Many experts say consistent pregnant workouts can make for an easier, shorter labor. If you’re nervous, here are some tips. CheckwithyourDoctor It goes without saying, that your safety and the safety of your baby are a priority. Talk to your doctor before working out to ensure that you and your baby are healthy enough to exercise. FollowaRoutine A consistent routine will allow your body to maintain its natural rhythms. This will help with posture, ease body aches and could reduce back pain, which is common among pregnant women. ExerciseSafely If you are able to workout pregnant, have your doctor give you some tips on what types of exercises to stay away from. The best way to workout while pregnant is to utilize the expertise of a personal trainer. A trainer will not only help you craft a workout best for you and baby, but also will provide a helping hand and safety net to ensure nothing goes wrong. Doing the wrong exercises can endanger you and your baby. A few safe activities you can try are dancing, Pilates, yoga, swimming, biking and low-impact aerobics. DrinkPlentyofWater You should always drink water when working out. It’s especially important to drink extra water when you are pregnant. Keep yourself well hydrated and monitor your body temperature. Overheating can be very unsafe. WarmUpandCoolDown Give your muscles and joints time to get loose before your workout. Likewise, you’ll want to allow time to cool down. The last thing you want when you are pregnant is for your muscles to be tight. Working out while pregnant can be very beneficial. It’s important to understand what’s safe and what’s not. Ask your doctor and talk to a personal trainer to get a pregnancy workout routine that works for you. A personal trainer from Fitness Together will design a workout routine that is safe and will keep you in shape. I spent some time this afternoon reading a Freakonomics ar ticle about whether it’s sound advice to go to the dentist every six months. The premise of the article was that maybe it’s not. Maybe dentists are like car dealerships with their rust treatments, and twice-yearly exams and cleanings are just financial padding for my business. It is, after all, Heather Petroff, DDS in my financial interest for you to visit twice a year. But that’s not why I want you to visit every six months. I want you to visit every six months because Americans use their teeth for chewing anywhere between one and two hours each day. You open and close your mouth for talking, you chew gum, you might clench your jaw if you’re stressed out, and when you exercise, you probably breathe heavily through your mouth. Every one of these activities exposes your teeth to air and bacteria. Since we are constantly using our mouths, bacteria don’t always need a long time to grow into real problems. WholeBodyHealth You probably know that bacteria are where cavities come from. But did you also know that bacteria causes gum disease? Did you know gum disease has been linked to many other whole-body problems like heart-disease and strokes? It has. So in addition to staying active and eating thoughtfully, coming to the dentist twice a year may actually safeguard you against increased risk of heart attack and stroke. LifeUninterrupted Taking good care of your mouth may mean the difference between missing one and 20 hours of work in a given month. Did you know Americans lose 164 million work hours a year because of dental issues? It takes a lot more time and money to do a root canal and fit a crown than it does to clean your teeth. When you’re in my office once every six months, we detect and prevent issues before they grow into problems that interrupt your life in a significant way. Preventive dentistry – that is cleanings twice a year – will save you time and money in the long run. It’s almost always covered by insurance, which leads to more savings. Sure, I want financial security. I know you do, too. That’s why it’s smart to spend two hours a year in your dentist’s chair. SponsoredBy Fitness Together is located at 8251 Chippewa Rd., Brecksville. Call 440-550-4862 or visit fitnesstogetherbrecksville.net to schedule a free consultation. The Brecksville Magazine, August 2015 SponsoredBy 43 From the exPertS l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l The weight of air by Tom Olecki Ever wonder why your basement is cooler than your main floor or why the second floor of your two story home is always warmer than your main floor. Even when your air conditioner is running properly, I’m sure you’ve noticed it gets warmer the higher you go in your home. Many customers blame their air conditioners capacity, saying “it must be too small”. Some of our customers request more ductwork to the second floor or blame leaks in the basement ductwork for this temperature difference. While the above reasons might be the case, more likely the cause of uneven temperatures is just science. The fact is 60 degree air is 4% heavier than 80 degree air. So when cool air comes out of your registers it naturally BROADVIEW HEATING We will impress you with our customer care® See What Our Customers Are Saying About Us! “I Promise.” - Tom Olecki OH Lic. # 11699 www.broadviewheating.com 55 Years of Experience 4111 E. Royalton Road Broadview Hts. 440-526-7310 Call us for the best in customer care! WE SERVICE ALL BRANDS 10 $ 00 OFF ANY SERVICE 44 begins to fall to the floor. It will continue to fall all the way to the basement. Likewise as the sun heats your home, the air temperature inside increases and begins to rise. So this explains the temperature Tom Olecki, owner, differences, but Broadview Heating what can we do? Here are four easy things you can try: If you have a two-story home, keep the bedroom doors closed upstairs. This prevents cold air from falling out of the rooms, down to the first floor, which in turn satisfies the thermostat and shuts off the cooling. Same goes for the basement door. Keep registers clear of furniture. Remember we want to blow the air high in the room. Some registers in older homes are designed to blow down. Great heating registers, but not so good for cooling. In this case, replace them with adjustable louver registers or add deflectors. These deflectors are secured with a built-in magnet and can be removed easily for the heating season. Make sure basement registers are closed in the summer. A great way to shut them tightly is to use a magnetic sheet. These are readily available and can easily be cut to size. Try running your blower continuously. Just move your “fan” switch on your thermostat from the “auto” position to the “on” position. This will keep the air mixed up between cooling cycles and will help prevent stratification. This step will cost you about $20 extra per month in electricity, but the extra comfort may be of value to you. Again these steps are inexpensive, and I’m sure will help your comfort. Give them a try! SponsoredBy Questions are always welcome. For free help with your heating/cooling system, ask the experts at broadviewheating @sbcglobal.net or call 440-526-7310. The Brecksville Magazine, August 2015 Places of Worship Welcome You Brecksville United Church of Christ 23 Public Square, at intersection of 21 & 82 440-526-4364; Dave Shackle, Pastor. Mail to: buccoh@sbcglobal.net; www.Brecksvilleucc.org; Sunday worship, 10 a.m. Children welcome in worship. Church school follows pastor’s “Word with Young Worshipers.” Wheelchair accessible. Open & Affirming and Just Peace Church. St. Basil the Great Catholic Church 8700 Brecksville Rd., Brecksville 440-526-1686, www.basilthegreat.org. A community of faith united by love for Jesus Christ, using their gifts to spread the good news. Youth Ministry, bible study, family focused ministries, small groups and outreach to the poor. Mass Sat. 5 p.m. Sun. – 7:30, 9:00, 10:30, noon and 5:30 p.m. Youth Mass. Richfield Bible Baptist Church Meets at the Richfield Holiday Inn Express, 5171 Brecksville Rd. Phone: 330-659-6561; Website: http://bbc.mapleknoll.us. Pastor Alfred B. Davis, Sunday School: 10 a.m.; Sunday Morning Worship: 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Worship: 6 p.m.; Friday Bible Study: 7 p.m. Radio Program: Live with Pastor Al, Sundays at 11 p.m. and Fridays at 1:30 p.m. on AM 1220 WHKW. The Friends Church 8645 Avery Rd., Broadview Hts., 440-526-3184, e-mail: info@thefriendschurch.org. Pastor Chad DeWeerd. Adult & children’s Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Ministries on Wed. 6:45 p.m. All ages. Celebrate & grow through uplifting music, practical messages, building relationships, support & small groups, community outreach & family-focused ministries & activities. Radio ministry - WHK 1220 AM; Sat. 11:30 a.m./Sun. 7 a.m. Independence Presbyterian Church Cuyahoga Valley Church 5055 E. Wallings Rd., Broadview Heights, 440-746-0404, cvconline.org. Sundays at 8:15 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Come as you are! Relevant child and youth options at all services, making each a viable choice for anyone to attend – families, young adults, singles – everyone! Cuyahoga Valley Church – inviting people to new life in Christ. Christ the Redeemer Lutheran Church 9201 Brecksville Rd., Brecksville, 440-526-2303, crlcbrecksville.org. Randy O’Donnell, pastor. Summer service times: Sunday, 8 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Outdoor worship on Aug. 16 in our Outdoor Chapel. Stop Hunger Now Serving event on Aug. 30, at 9:30 a.m. Communion served at each service. Wheelchair accessible. Children welcome in worship. Children’s room/nursery available at 9:30 a.m. service only. 65 Public Square (Rt. 21 & Rt. 82) Brecksville, 440-526-8938. Rev. Clark Stein, pastor. Come be a part of our community of faith, worship, service & fellowship! Sunday contemporary worship service at 8:45 a.m.; traditional worship at 11:15 a.m.; education hour for all ages at 10 a.m. Childcare available at all services. Learn more at www.brecksvilleumc.com. “Whoever you are; in whatever faith you were born, whatever creed Bottled Water for Home or Office 8111 Brecksville Rd., Brecksville. 440-526-1818. Fr. Bruce Riebe. Prayer line 440-526-6464. www.stjoebyz.com. Liturgy: 4 p.m. Saturday, 10:30 a.m. Sunday (June-August 10 a.m.) Wheelchair accessible. “Living the Word of Christ Together.” Community of Hope Lutheran Church (LCMS) Modern worship, children’s ministry, nursery, Saturday 5:30 p.m. and Sunday 9 and 10:45 a.m. Located in the Blossom Hill Complex, 4470 Oakes Rd., Brecksville. cohchurch.com, 440-792-4700. Meeting at: 4131 W. Streetsboro Rd. Unit A, Richfield. Pastors Tom and Ginger Martin. Sunday Service, 10 a.m. For more information visit our website at www.richfieldchurch.net or phone us at 567-703-7232. St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church 9549 Highland Drive, Brecksville, 440-526-9865, stmatthewsbrecksville.org. St. Matthew’s is a friendly, welcoming Christian community committed to experiencing the love and light of God. We believe in sharing that love in our church, our families, our communities and our world. We are casual and child-friendly. Nursery and Sunday School programs available. Join us for services at 8:30 and 10 a.m. Sunday. Organizations: We are happy to print your articles. We ask only that they be typed, with a limit of 250 words, and submitted by the 5th of each month. They may be emailed to news@scriptype. com or mailed to our office. Hall for Rent for any event Ideal For: • BIRTHDAY/ANNIVERSARY PARTIES • BABY/WEDDING SHOWERS Triune Lutheran Church St. Joseph Byzantine Catholic Church Richfield Community Foursquare Church Brecksville United Methodist Church 6624 Public Square (west off Brecksville Road), 216-524-6307, ipcusa.org. Adult class on Sundays followed by child-friendly worship at 10:30 a.m. Children’s functions every week. Nursery available. Call office or visit website for current class times. We are family-centered, community-concerned, focused on faith, outreach, world needs. Rev. Dr. Matthew Zuehlke, Pastor. ipcusaorg@gmail.com. 4810 W. Mill Rd., Broadview Hts., 440-526-3676. email: triune948@sbcglobal.net. Saturday Contemporary Service 5 p.m. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Come learn, renew & rejuvenate in Christian worship. Wheelchair accessible. Hall for rent. We Welcome – We Worship – We Witness. you profess, if you come to this house to find God, you are welcome.” –John Wesley • MEETINGS • SMALL WEDDINGS • GRADUATIONS/REUNIONS 5 gal. • Ultra-Pure Drinking Water ............... $5.95 5 gal. • Natural Spring Water ......................... $6.95 5 gal. • Distilled Water ..................................... $6.95 2 Bottle minimum • Bottle deposits apply • Water Cooler Sales & Rentals • Pros Choice Dura-Cube Softening Salt 40#............................... $5.99 • Dura-Cube Red Out 40# ................... $6.49 $1.00 Fuel Charge Per Delivery aquaclearwater.com Give Dave a call! A Brecksville Resident! 330.535.2851 • MEMORIAL LUNCHEONS • BAPTISMS RAMP ENTRANCE Warming Kitchen • Great Rates! Triune Party Center 440.717.9629 Serving Northeast Ohio Since 1975 The Brecksville Magazine, August 2015 45 SERVICE DIRECTORY ASPHALT PAVING MID OHIO ASPHALT & CONCRETE Free Estimates. Reasonable prices Seal Coating, driveways, parking lots Patching & Concrete. Licensed-BondedInsured 330-467-1378 or 330-963-4165 tub to shower conversions, step-thru inserts, walk-in tubs, ADA compliant showers. creativebathsystems.com, 330-467-2227. BEAUTY SALONS FUTURE DIRECTIONS Jeffrey Joseph Hair Design Open 7 Days – Including Sunday Appointments preferred but not necessary. 8917 Brecksville Rd. 440-526-5660 BATHROOM REMODELING CREATIVE BATH SYSTEMS Tub-liners, wall surrounds, full bath remodeling, Free Pick Up and Delivery Service CEMETERY BROOKLYN HTS. CEMETERY ASSN. and Memorial Abbey Mausoleum 4700 Broadview Rd, Cleveland 44109 216-351-1476 CHIMNEY CLEANING/REPAIR WESTERN VALLEY CHIMNEY SERVICE Cleaning - Repairs - Chimney Caps Top quality professional services. All services performed by owner. 33 years experience. 330-659-9000 CLEANING FIREHOUSE CLEANING SERVICES Variety of home cleaning programs. Free in-home estimates. Locally owned/operated since 2001. Bonded, insured. 330-665-3913, www.firehousecleaningservices.com R&R WHITE GLOVE KLEANING Residential and commercial cleaning Insured and bonded. Established 1998. 440-888-1990 Everything Done on Premises • Eco-Friendly Valet Service (Pick-up & Delivery) 0 2 T DISCOUN % + EVERYDAY DISCOUNTS • 20% Off 5 Pieces of Dry Cleaning • 1 Piece of Dry Cleaning + Laundered Shirts = 20% Off Shirts ing items. an all dry cle /31/15 Expires 8 7780 Chippewa Road - Brecksville Shopping Ctr. Brecksville, OH 44141 (Next to SimonÕ s) (440)838-5555 North Shore Jeff Modock, M.S./Owner 440.891.9124 Bonded & Insured • Fax:440.243.1427 OLA • ICPI • Angie’s List www.NorthShoreLandscapeDesign.com 46 DECKS AND PATIOS KLASSIC CUSTOM DECKS INC. 330-468-3476 Wood or low maintenance materials available. Free in-home estimates. Attention to finished details. Licensed, bonded, insured. BBB members. Visit us online www.klassicdecks.com DOG SITTING Overnight and vacation dog and cat sitting. 25+ years exp. Excellent references. Call Jennifer at 216-570-2643. DRYWALL REPAIRS INTERIOR DRYWALL DESIGN Hanging, Drywall Finishing, Repairs and Painting. Broadview Heights resident. Call Mike at 216-952-2551 ELECTRICAL SOURCE Father-Daughter team. You call...we come. Overnight generator service. Lic. #28039. 216-789-7544 or electriciansource@gamail.com; www.electrical-source.net. Super Service Award 2013 -Angie’s List Landscape Design & Installation Professional Design Service Low Voltage Lighting & Nightscaping Hydroseeding & Water Features Sprinkler Systems & Paver Patios RR Tie Walls & Draintile Work CARMEN & SONS CONCRETE Driveways, patios, stamped concrete and commercial work. BBB and Angie's List member. Licensed/bonded. Veteran owned. carmenandsons.com, 440838-0463. ELECTRICAL TIM'S CUSTOM ELECTRIC, INC. Residential & light commercial Remodeling, basements, generators, panel upgrades, landscape lighting. Richfield resident, Lic. #37393, 440-785-0862 Landscape & Design 30 Years in Business CONCRETE WORK SAL’S CONCRETE CO. 440-746-9788 All Types of Concrete Work. Color Stamped Concrete, Driveways, Walks, Patios, Parking Lots. A+ BBB Member. Licensed, Bonded, Insured. Sals-Landscaping.com LUMINAIRE LIGHTING & ELECTRIC CO. Full-service electrical contractors. Expert installation and repairs. Brecksville resident. Serving the community since 1989. Credit cards accepted. License # 20131. Call 440-526-4989. FUNERAL HOME NOSEK AND SONS 8150 Brecksville Road Brecksville 440-526-6050 The Brecksville Magazine, August 2015 SERVICE DIRECTORY VODRAZKA FUNERAL HOME 6505 Brecksville Road Independence 216-524-3900 FAULHABER FUNERAL HOME 7915 Broadview Road Broadview Heights 440-526-7315 FORTUNA FUNERAL HOME Family owned and operated. Traditional, preplanning and cremation options. 7076 Brecksville Road Independence 216-520-7335 GENERAL CONTRACTORS DUN-RITE HOME IMPROVEMENT Residential contractor. New construction, additions, windows, siding, gutters, roofing. Licensed, Bonded, Insured. Financing available. 330-650-5322 GUTTERS VILLAGE SEAMLESS GUTTER CO. since 1980 Service & installation of gutters & downspouts. Offered in a variety of popular colors. Installation of leaf protection on new or existing. Call Matt Cern for free estimate, 330-659-3698 HANDYMAN & GC CALL CHARLIE! 216-496-8980 Custom carpentry. Electric, plumbing, ceramic tile, grout and caulk repairs and installation. Kitchen and bathroom remodeling since 1977. Licensed, bonded, insured, free estimates, refs, BBB A+ HEATING AND COOLING CERTIFIED HEATING & AIR 440-546-1139 Service & Installation - Freon Recovery 10% Senior Discount - 24 Hour Service LISCO HEATING & COOLING INC. Sales and Service 12608 State Rd., North Royalton 440-237-1777 ARP HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING, INC. Sales and Service 440-838-4204 www.arpheating.com HOME IMPROVEMENT CORNWELL REMODELING Kitchens, baths, additions, basements, carpentry, windows, doors and painting. More than 20 years experience. Free estimates. Mike, 330-819-4942 INSURANCE BOLOGNA INSURANCE AGENCY BBB A+, auto, home/renters, motorcycles, RVs, boats, vacant property, commerical, life, health, licensed. On/off exchange, short-term health, low monthly payments. 330-376-7675 or 800-376-8867, bolognainsurance.com KITCHEN & BATH SHOWROOMS FREEDOM DESIGN KITCHEN & BATH State of the Art Showroom in Stow at 3500 Hudson Dr., 330-929-1705 4944 NEO Parkway, Garfield • 216-587-7010 11683 Royalton Rd, N. Royalton • 440-877-9464 www.freedomdesignllc.com INDEPENDENCE KITCHEN AND BATH Father-Daughter Team. 6485 Brecksville Rd., Independence Licensed plumber & electrician #28039. 40 years exp.No subcontractors. perfectbathrooms@ gmail.com or www.independenceplumbing.net 216-789-5362. The Brecksville Magazine, August 2015 LANDSCAPING SAL’S LANDSCAPING CO. Landscape design & install., shrubs, trees, retaining walls, seed lawns, sprinkler systems, brick paver patios, colored stamped concrete. Sal: 440-746-9788 SUNSHINE LANDSCAPING, INC. Removal & install., beds, trees, mulch, seed & sod, irrigation systems, retaining walls, fertilization, clean-ups, lawn maintenance. 440-838-1462, Cell 216-695-2184 WAVE LANDSCAPE DEVELOPMENT CO. Paver & concrete patios, fireplaces/pits, outdoor kitchens, retaining walls, plants & mulch. Professional quality installation & service. Doug Vasulka, 216-376-3700 NATURE'S LAWN-N-SHRUB CARE Mowing, complete landscape maintenance, shrub & tree installation, mulch, spring clean-ups, professional service, fully insured. Call for free estimate. 888-532-2244 ROSA LANDSCAPING, INC. 216-328-8922 Owner always on site. Member of Ohio Landscape Association since 1986. Commercial/Residential. www.rosalandscaping.com MAINTENANCE MASTERS: LAWN LANDSCAPE - SNOW (888)777-6130 M-Masters.com info@m-masters.com Local – Licensed – Insured & Free Estimates Lawn maintenance, fertilization, mulching, etc. Full service landscape management. LAWN MAINTENANCE MARK'S LAWN CARE 330-523-9449 Mowing, timming and edging. Commercial equipment. Eagle Scout saving for college. mark353formula@gmail.com MASONRY FILIPPELLI MASONRY Brick - Stone - Block - Cultured Stone New and old construction and restoration. Specializing in step and chimney repair and tuck pointing. 216-408-2268. MULCH & TOPSOIL FRANK'S LANDSCAPE MATERIALS 330-659-3325 Natural brown and black mulch,screened topsoil and washed gravel. Pickup or delivery, Wheatley Road, across from McDonald's. PAINTING/STAINING/ WALLPAPERING SHOWCASE PAINTING & DECORATING INC. Painting & staining. Water damage & drywall repair. Wall coverings. 2-story foyers. Power washing. 32 years experience. Handyman repairs. Insured. Senior discounts. 440-877-1009 TOTH PAINTING SOLUTIONS Brecksville local. Interior & exterior. Clean, trustworthy. 216-459-8684. PLUMBING BARTU PLUMBING Repairs, Remodeling, Drain Cleaning, Hot Water Tanks. Residential/Commercial. Licensed and Insured, OH Lic. #19447. 330-659-3678 or 440-669-3197 BRECKSVILLE PLUMBING - 8584 Riverview Master plumbers since 1942. We can fix any plumbing or drain problem. Senior 10% discount. Support your local business. Call Jim 440-526-7039 BROADVIEW HEIGHTS PLUMBING Also serving North Royalton Father-daughter team. You call...we come. 40 years exp. Lic #28039. 216-789-7544 or perfectbathrooms@gmail.com. independenceplumbing.net PRINTING/GRAPHIC DESIGN SCRIPTYPE PUBLISHING One-stop shop for all of your publishing and printing needs: brochures, directories, flyers, magazines, newspapers, post cards, presentation folders, programs, reports, addressing etc. 330-659-0303 ROOFING DUN-RITE ROOFING Residential contractors. New construction, additions, windows, siding, gutters, roofing. Licensed, Bonded, Insured. Financing Available. www.calldunrite.com 330-650-5322 M.R. PLANK ROOFING Family owned & operated. Licensed, Bonded & Insured. Financing available. 330-929-1785 or 1-800-457-8209 THAXTON ROOFERS INC. Residential roofing experts Roofing - gutter work - repairs Family owned and operated since 1946 330-467-2378. STORAGE SPACE/U-HAUL RENTALS BROADVIEW MINI STORAGE BROADVIEW U-HAUL 440-546-1000 Inside and outside storage Local and one-way truck and trailer rentals. Behind Broadview Hts. Post Office off Rt. 82. TREE SERVICE BECKLER’S TREE CARE Removal, Planting, Stumps, Trimming, Cabling, Firewood, Deep Root Feed/ Fertilizing. Insured. Free estimates. 440-878-0384 RICE'S TREE SERVICE Tree removal & trimming, Brush chipping, stumps. Since 1990, fully Insured. Free estimates. 440-582-7669 STELMAK, INC. Broadview Hts. Based Tree Professionals. Offering Free Estimates on Removals, Pruning Stump Grinding, Chipping & Seasoned Firewood. Experienced and Insured. Ron, 440-838-4918 WATERPROOFING ACE FOUNDATION REPAIR Specialize in basement waterproofing & structural repair. Done from the outside. No sump pumps. Family owned/operated. Free est. 440-665-5358 CALABRO & SONS, INC. 440-582-0001 Basement waterproofing, Foundation reinforcement and repair. Sewer installation and repair All types of concrete work. Free Estimates. BBB A+. Licensed, Bonded, Insured. WINDOWS/DOORS WEATHERSEAL Windows, Doors, Siding, Roofing. High quality, low prices. Windows starting at $159 installed. 330-920-4494 To Place a Listing in the Service Directory Call 330-659-0303 47 Country Bargains are $8 Country Bargains Country Bargains are $8 Country Bargain ads are $8 and will be printed in the Brecksville Magazine and ScripType magazines of Independence, Sagamore Hills, Richfield, Bath, Hudson, Hinckley and Broadview Hts. for a total circulation of 49,600. Listings are limited to 20 words and residents, not businesses or paid services. We must receive these by the 5th of the month. Please mail to: Country Bargains, c/o ScripType Publishing, 4300 Streetsboro Rd., Richfield 44286. For Sale: 2000 Buick Park Avenue, diamond white, Florida car, perfectly maintained, brand new tires, reliable vehicle. $2,000. 216-548-0903. For Sale: New tractor, paid $1,000, will take $800. Call: 330-659-6213. For Sale: Massey Ferguson tractor, 60s rebuilt engine, new AG tires, plus other new parts, King Kutter brush mower, 5 ft. deck, $4,500. Richfield, 1-300-848-1136. For Sale: Italian sunroom 48-inch stone table decorated top, four armchairs, excellent wicker, and steel construction, hunter green with paisley cushions. $750. 330-931-8858. For Sale: Drexel cherry bedroom set, full-size bed, two dressers, mirror, nightstand, excellent condition. $1,300. Call: 330-278-2265. For Sale: Solid oak desk, old, 7 drawers, $50. Solid pine desk, 4 drawers, $25. Pepsi wood carrier, 12 qt., 90 years old, $25. 440-526-6954. For Sale: Entertainment center armoire, cherry wood, excellent condition, $500. Jim: 330-2782658. For Sale: New, heavy duty, beautiful black office chair, designed for large persons; seat 24-inches wide, $150. 330-388-7894. For Sale: Nintendo Wii console, excellent condtion, $40. 8hp Billy Goat Pro Series leaf blower, excellent condition, $450. 330-278-2486. For Sale: Early 1900s antique furniture, one-ofa-kind curio, china cabinet, dresser, end tables, copper-lined Lane cedar chest. 330-659-0438. For Sale: Drums, Yahama, 22x16 Bass, 14x14, 13x9, 12x8 Toms, 14x51/2 snare, cases, cymbals, stands, pedals, silver sparkle, beautiful, maple, $2,100. 440-526-8131. For Sale: Two "Hose Hideaways" for only $25 each. Each stores 225 ft. of hoses. Plastic rain barrel, never used, for only $35. 330-701-7184, Richfield. For Sale: Wooden art table, $50. 440-526-3283. Garage Sale: Heritage Glen II community-wide garage sale. Aug. 6-9, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. No early birds. Iris Glen Drive, Twinsburg. Moving Sale: July 18, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., furniture, household items, decor. 470 Tollis Parkway, Sturbridge Crossing III. Barn Sale: Richfield Barn Sale encore at Afterwords Farm, Aug. 7-9. 3947 Brush Rd., All old: primitive, vintage, antique, collectibles. For Sale: Fig trees, potted or will dig. Avocados, Chinese dates, succulents, elephant garlic. Make offers. Riverview Road. 440-526-7149. Wanted: Upright freezer and chipper, clean and in good operating condition. 330-273-3644. Vendors Needed: Food, craft, service, retail. Assumption Church festival, Broadview Heights, Aug. 7, 8, 9. email coarectory@att.net; phone, 440-526-1177, ext. 0, Diane. Wanted: Old car or truck, 1923-1987. Call: 330-523-0154. Wanted: Cars and trucks in need of mechanical repair, all others considered, 330-523-0154. Wanted: Buying old gas pumps - buy, sell, restore. Call Mark: 330-592-4083. Wanted: Fishing tackle, boxes, lures, rods, reels; any fishing equipment; outboard motors. Call Bill: 330-819-1115. Wanted: Gun collector wants to buy hand guns, rifles and shot guns. All brands, any condition. Please call Woody: 330-819-3274. Wanted: Brecksville collector buying antiques, collectibles, decor, one piece or entire basmt/ attic, top prices paid, clear the clutter. Frank: 216-403-5884. MORE Events, MORE Information, MORE Brecksville Magazine! Now you don’t have to wait a month to get the events and information Brecksville Magazine has to offer. Our website brings the latest right to your computer, tablet or smartphone. Visit ScripType.com to: Your Source for Community News 48 • Stayuptodateabouteventsin your community • Getinformationonlocalbusinesses • Browsethroughcouponsand specials from our advertisers • Findlinkstowebsitesof businesses in your community • Submitnewsitemsandstoryideas Advertisers Inside this Issue Action Plumbing ................................................. 37 Advanced Painting .............................................. 27 Akron Children’s Hospital ................................... 17 Andy’s Auto Body ................................................ 41 Antiques Show of Hudson.................................... 28 Aqua Clear ......................................................... 45 ARP Heating & Air ............................................ 25 Art On The Green ............................................... 38 Assumption Church............................................. 32 Balzano, Laura, Atty ............................................ 8 Bilski, Thomas M. DDS ..............Inside Front Cover Brecksville Massage & Wellness ............................ 12 Broadview Heating ............................................. 44 Broadview Mini Storage...................................... 27 Brooklyn Hts. Cemetery Association..................... 15 Caterina’s Fine Jewelry and Gifts ......................... 37 Center for the Healing Arts.....................Back Cover Chippewa Place .................................................. 42 Coldwell Banker Hunter Realty/DiBiase ................ 9 Covenant Books & Gifts ...................................... 40 Creative Bath Systems ......................................... 36 Davide Cotugno Executive Tailors ....................... 11 Dermatology Partners ......................................... 19 Empaco Equipment ............................................. 36 Especially 4 Paws .................................................. 2 Evergreen Cleaners .............................................. 46 Fitness Together of Brecksville .. 43, Inside Back Cover Freedom Design Kitchen & Bath ......................... 31 Hobbitts Preschool .............................................. 39 Howard Hanna/Brecksville ................................. 13 Huntington Learning Center ............................... 26 Independence Coin & Collectibles, LLC ............... 10 Jeff’s Computer Consulting .................................. 42 JJ’s Window Cleaning ........................................... 8 Keller Williams/Weseloh ........................................ 5 KSU Geauga and Regional Academic Center ....... 29 Kern Landscaping ............................................... 26 Klassic Custom Decks .......................................... 25 Kredo Hardware ................................................. 22 Land Creations Landscaping ................................. 3 Larsen Lumber & Supply Co. .............................. 10 Lisco Heating & Cooling ..................................... 38 Luce, Smith & Scott, Inc. ...................................... 2 Moonlight Pools .................................................. 40 North Coast Jet Clean Collision Center ................ 34 North Royalton Animal Hospital ........................... 6 North Shore Landscape ....................................... 46 Olga’s Music Studio ............................................. 32 Petroff, Heather J. DDS ...................43, Back Cover Precision Corporation ............................. 18, 20, 21 RE/MAX - Highley .................................Back Cover Re/Max/Wiegand .................................................. 7 Regina Health Center .......................................... 30 Rice’s Landscaping............................................... 24 Richfield Auto Center .......................................... 16 Russell Realty/Hiles ............................................. 14 Sal’s Landscaping ............................................... 28 ScripType Publishing........................................... 33 Space Place ........................................................ 30 Stouffer Realty/Stanley ........................................ 11 Transaction Realty-Piscitelli ................................ 35 Triune Lutheran Church ..................................... 45 University Hospitals ............................................ 23 Village Auto Body ............................................... 42 Vodrazka Funeral Home ..................................... 41 Wehrenberg, Patricia (Jack Matia Honda)........... 12 Yours Truly Restaurant ........................................ 34 The Brecksville Magazine, August 2015 The Brecksville Magazine, August 2015 MY LISTINGS SELL! Call me to get your home sold! YVONNE HIGHLEY ABR, CRP, CRS, CLHMS, SFR Broker Associate Mobile or Text: Dr. Heather Petroff Promoting Generations of Healthy Smiles (440) 252-4425 500 East Royalton a Community of the Western Reserve If you have been looking for top-notch comprehensive care for your family and for yourself, give us a call today and let us give you just one more reason to smile. PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID Richfield, Ohio 44286 Permit No. 26 Dr. Petroff is a mother herself and she understands what families need. In fact, our patients love the way her brand of dentistry combines quality with compassion, skill with convenience, and comprehensive care with a personal touch. Plus she offers all of this and more under one, easy to visit roof. BRECKSVILLE Magazine Some dentists seem to be born to the work they do. They have a naturally gentle way about them… they care about their neighbors… and most of all, they love putting smiles on the faces of folks, young, old, and everyone in between. Dr. Heather Petroff is one of those people. And that makes getting your dental work just a little bit nicer. 4300 Streetsboro Rd. Richfield, Ohio 44286 The shortest distance between two people is a smile. – Victor Borge *****************ECRWSS**** Local Postal Customer Healthy Dentistry – Are you ready for summer? A EDGE Caring Touch THE is ready for you! Suite 110 Broadview Heights 216-390-2082 yvonne@thehighleyrecommendedteam.com OH hjpetroffdds.com • Preventive dentistry • Sealants • Mouthguards • Cosmetic dentistry • Veneers • Whitening • Restorative dentistry • Crowns • Implants • Tooth-colored fillings • Emergency treatments Quantum Indigo Biofeedback Reduce Stress - Decrease Pain and Headaches Improve Sleep Improve General Health and Sense of Well Being. Begin Healing Today! BRECKSVILLE $998,899 stunning all-brick home with 8700 sq ft on 1.7 acres. extensive detailed woodwork. 1st fl master suite. 2-story foyer and great rm w/gas fireplace. library w/fireplace, formal dining rm and butler’s pantry, gourmet kit, cherry floors throughout, sun rm, 3 Br / 2 Ba up. Finished ll, rec room, custom wine bar, guest suite and full Ba. 3-car garage, circular driveway. 330-659-2355 Sandy Borojevich 3993 Broadview Rd. Richfield Ohio www.centerforthehealingarts.info I am NEVER too busy for your referrals!
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