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a Community of the Western Reserve
BRECKSVILLE Magazine
May 2015
Vol. 26 No. 5
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A Kiss
Before
Riding
Saddling up at Brecksville Stables
2015 Summer Planning 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:
• 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
AFTER
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
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In this Issue
6�� Commission needs voter approval to
change Red Brick Building zoning
8�� Area school districts lose state
funding for charter students
9�� BBCSD to equip incoming
sixth-graders with laptops
10�� Fire department uses, contends with
technology every day
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20�� Horticulture staff set goal for
Memorial Day
24�� May ushers in time to reflect on
mothers, personal history
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Summer Planning Section
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26�� Old Town Hall offers unique
glimpse into community history
32�� Special needs cheerleading team
springs to world competition
34�� Mother’s Day is double delight for
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Adriana Kozey and Lady the horse nuzzle before saddling-up
for a lesson at the Brecksville Stables. Story on page 4.
two local families
37�� Local coach brings back baseball
fundamentals
38�� Students write and direct
‘The World is Ending’
40�� Local triple threat performer is
making her way to Broadway
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Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt was fun for all
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The egg scramble is on and the happy hunters are off at the annual Brecksville Kiwanis/
Cleveland Metroparks hunt. Photos by J. Kananian
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Her birthday hat is not eggs-actly an Easter
bonnet but it had all the frills upon it.
Celebrating her birthday at the annual
egg hunt are the bonneted Deb Syroney
and her friend, Pat Cammarata.
Eggs are fine for
hunting but doughnuts are better for
eating. Enjoying the
tasty treats at the egg
hunt are (l-r) Mia
Marsch of Middleburgh Heights, Julia
Gatti of Brecksville
and McKenzi
Marsch of Middleburgh Heights.
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No bunny is having as much fun at the
Kiwanis Easter Egg hunt in the Cleveland
Metroparks as Brecksville’s Lilli Payto.
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Fundraiser jumpstarts Relay for Life
On March 8, team “Hope Springs
Eterna l ” of the Relay For Life of
Cuyahoga Valley held their Wing Ding
fundraiser at the 3 Spot in North Royalton. The event raised $2,402, bringing
Hope Springs Eternal’s fundraising
total to $3,560.The team advanced to
the silver fundraising level.
Brecksville Beautification
Committee seeks award
nominations
It is time to enjoy the weather and perk
up our gardens and homes with creative
ideas and color. The Brecksville Beautification Committee will honor outstanding
properties with its annual beautification
awards. Nominations can include a private residence, businesses, churches and
residential entranceways. Nominating a
property is a great way to say “thank you”
and let them know their time and effort
is appreciated.
Nominations are open to all residences
and businesses in the city of Brecksville.
Nominations must be submitted by
June 26, to Brecksville City Hall, 9069
Brecksville Rd. or email beautification@
brecksville.oh.us. ∞
Team co-captains
Chris a nd Ken Javor presented cancer
survivor and former
team member, Maria Cvicela, with a
birthday cake. Kenny
Foderaro provided the
entertainment.
Relay For Life was
“born” 30 years ago
when Dr. Gordy Klatt
conducted the f irst
Relay For Life in Tacoma, Wash. Relay
For Life teams raise
money for the American Cancer Society M20, V63 FUNDRAISER JUMP STARTS
to fund research and Relay for Life of Cuyahoga Valley team co-captains Ken and
programs for cancer Chris Javor join musician Kenny Foderaro bringing music to
the fundraising celebration.
patients.
The 2015 Relay For Life of Cuyahoga
until midnight.
Valley is June 5 at the Broadview
For more information, visit RelayForHeights Recreation Center field, 6 p.m.
Life.org/CuyaValley. ∞
Heartfelt Holiday
needs artists
Artists and crafters from Northeast
Ohio are invited to apply to Brecksville
Center for the Arts’ “Heartfelt Holiday
2015. Artist applications are available
at brecksvillearts.com/heartfelt-holiday.
Booth space is limited to 42 artists. There
will also be a holiday boutique for artists
to sell their work without staffing a booth.
The juried show featuring handcrafted
gift items and artwork is Saturday, Nov.
7 and Sunday, Nov. 8, 10 a.m-4 p.m., at
the Brecksville Human Services Center,
2 Community Dr.
For additional information, call Chris
at 440-526-8172 or Ann at 440-5265618. ∞
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Brecksville stables has heart for horses, heroes
by Wendy Turrell
Lauren Slosar became president of the
Brecksville Stables in January 2014 and
has been working nonstop to “bring this
stable back to her (sic) former glory.” Her
motto for the stables is a favorite quote
from Winston Churchill: “There is something about the outside of a horse that is
good for the inside of a man.”
The Brecksville Stables, part of the
Cleveland Metroparks, had been trying
out new programs for three years without much success, when the Metroparks
selected her as its new concessionaire.
Concessionaire is the Metroparks’ term
for strategic partners, who provide specialized services. She does not receive a salary
from the Metroparks or the Brecksville
Stables.
The stable has the capacity to house
72 horses, but the population is limited
to 35. There are three barns. Barn one
is home to the Cleveland Metroparks
Mounted Unit patrol. Barn two houses
the staff horses, Slosar’s nine horses and
horses that are being trained. Barn three
is for privately boarded horses and has
limited public access.
In addition to
boarding privately
owned horses and offering lessons on stable horses, trail rides
were started last summer. No experience is
necessary to take part
in the guided rides
and riding helmets are
provided.
Slosar has dual missions: to make the
Brecksville Stables
as open, welcoming
and accessible as possible and to build the
stables new Horses4Heroes program
for veterans with Post M36 BRECKSVILLE STABLES HAS A HEART
Traumatic Stress Dis- Pictured with the horse, Goose, are Afganistan and Iraq war
order (PTSD) into a vets that are part of the Horses4Heroes program at the stables.
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HAS A HEART
Brecksville Stables student, Emily Grzybowski, and stable president, Lauren Slosar (r), get ready to saddle up for a lesson.
vices, like trail rides, lessons, camps or
board, your money goes directly back
into the stables or to help a soldier,”
Slosar said. “All of our vets’ programs
are free of charge.”
Many families that use the Brecksville
Stables shared with her their concern
that the place had come to have a “closed
door” feeling to the community.
“We work especially hard to ensure
the ‘new’ Brecksville Stables is warm and
inviting,” she said. “Being Metroparks
owned my goals here are all about community and involvement.”
One of her new initiatives is children’s
educational programing offered each
month. The February “Be My Valentine”
event was about the horse’s heart. A typical program last two hours, including
educational time with the animals, a
snack, drink and a craft. New enterprises
are gradually introduced because, “My
goal is always to roll out quality, wellplanned events and programs, and this
means ensuring proper planning and
time is taken.”
Trail rides and educational programs
have been well received.
“We are pretty busy already,” Slosar
said. Brecksville Stables has had visitors
from as far away as Seattle, Phoenix,
Texas, England, Israel and South Africa.
Slosar feels most passionately about the
Brecksville Stables’ Oscar Mike Equine
program, an affiliate of the national nonprofit Horses4Heroes organization. Her
commitment grew out of a life-altering
experience.
A former golf professional, managing
a private club in Michigan, she had “a
dear friend commit suicide on the fourth
hole of the golf course.” He had suffered
in secret from PTSD. The event precipitated a career crisis for her, in which she
questioned the significance of what she
had been doing.
“I did not begin feeling like myself
until I found horses again…these
animals can help us overcome incredible
challenges.”
At first, Slosar intended the Oscar
Mike program to stand alone as a nonprofit. “But after being accepted into
Horses4Heroes and having their support, I determined our program would
be more beneficial, influential and reach
more veterans under this flagship,” she
explained.
Slosar’s goal for 2015 is to have the
Oscar Mike Equine program accepted as
the Midwest Regional Training Facility
for Horses4Heroes.
“This would mean facilities in surrounding states and possibly southern
parts of Canada interested in launching
a veterans’ program would send their
equine professionals here to train alongside us,” she said.
The Brecksville Stables has a direct,
supportive partnership with the Louis
Stokes VA Hospital in Cleveland, which
assured her program is “well on its way
to making a difference.”
M34 BRECKSVILLE STABLES
HAS A HEART
Lauren Slosar guides Dexter and one of her
students back to the barn after a trail ride.
“Every day, 22 veterans take their own
lives. That’s a suicide every 65 minutes…
I invite anyone out to the stables to see
the difference these horses can make,”
Slosar said.
Her fervor to reinstate the Brecksville
Stables to its former reputation includes
strengthening its partnership with the
Brecksville Kiwanis and the Brecksville
Horse Show.
“I grew up showing and competing
at this event…and both Kiwanis and I
agree, this horse show can grow, evolve
and return to what it once was.”
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City Government
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Planning Commission needs voter approval
to change Red Brick Building zoning
by Kathleen Steele Gaivin
March 17 city council meeting
Voters will have the opportunity on Nov.
3 to vote on a zoning change on Public
Square.
Per an amendment to Brecksville’s city
charter that voters approved in 2013, legislation passed by city council or proposed
by initiative petition for a change in existing zoning, do not become binding unless
submitted to the electorate and passed by
55 percent of voters.
The issue is whether to change the zoning
code to permit retail stores and services as
conditional uses in historical buildings in
the office-building district.
According to Mayor Jerry Hruby, the
proposed zoning change deals specifically
with the Red Brick House on Brecksville
Road.
“We don’t allow retail stores in office
buildings,” he said.
Years ago, the Red Brick Store existed in
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the Red Brick building, but it was a display
area only and not a retail store per se, according to the mayor. Customers viewed
furniture in the store and ordered pieces
for home delivery.
The proposed zoning amendment would
allow for an establishment like a card shop
or a clothing boutique to go into the Red
Brick House, Hruby said.
In other news, council approved the
mayor’s salary for the next term, which
begins Jan. 2, 2016. For each of the years
2016 through 2019, the mayor will earn
$110,000.
Council approved spending $192,555 for
a new rear-.loading rubbish packer for the
service department. This includes spending $625 for a graphics package and $1,645
for aluminum rims for the rear wheels.
“The cost anymore to recoat the wheels
anytime we change them is about 100
and some dollars each time. By the time
you include that in the life of this truck,
this [aluminum] will be a savings moving
forward,” Service Director Ron Weidig said.
He said the service department put aluminum wheels on its dump trucks about a
year ago and they have held up very well.
The service department will also spend
$7,950 for an emission repair to the diesel
particulate filter system on a 2010 packer
the city already owns.
“This is the first major repair we have
had on either of those two 2010 trucks,”
Weidig said.
Brecksville garnered a Community Recycling Awareness Grant for $4,383 through
the Cuyahoga County Solid Waste Management District. The city will use $2,725
to purchase four Rubbermaid bottle and
recycling containers, one 33-gallon recycling receptacle and decals for blue recycle
cans. The remaining $1,658 will be used for
two community shredding events on May
9 and Sept. 12.
The city is gearing up for spring and summer lawn maintenance with the purchase
of two Scag Turf Tiger sit down zero-turn
mowers for the recreation department. The
mowers are from Sohar’s All Seasons Mower
Service in Macedonia for a total of $23,896.
This amount includes a $3,800 trade-in
discount on two 2009 Hustler mowers.
Recreation Director Tom Tupa said his
department is purchasing this particular
mower on the recommendation of the
service director.
Weidig said the service department is
happy with the Scag mowers purchased
last summer.
Council authorized the mayor to enter
into an agreement with the Cuyahoga
County District Board of Health to provide
services for a fee of $4,500.
“This is our standard yearly memorandum
of understanding with the Board of Health.
For $4,500 they do our entire dry weather
storm outfall screening, which keeps us
in compliance with our [Ohio EPA] MS4
permit. It is the same fee it has been for the
past several years and I would recommend
we continue using them,” City Engineer
Gerald Wise said.
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Salt carrier damages
truss at storage facility
by Kathleen Steele Gaivin
April 7 city council meeting
Brecksville City Council approved
hiring S&L Construction to repair a
roof truss at the Stadium Drive material
storage facility for $4,200.
“One of our carriers through Cargill
misjudged the distance, hit the roof
truss and scraped it along the bottom.
This happened in October but [Service
Director Ron Weidig] wanted to wait
until a better weather season to get this
taken care of,” purchasing Director
Becki Riser said.
She said the carrier’s insurance company will reimburse the city for both
engineering services and the repair.
Although the city put the repair out
for bids, S&L Construction was the
only company to submit a bid, according to the purchasing director.
“They are a vendor already working
on site for the horticulture building
construction,” Riser said.
She said she expected the repair to be
completed by the end of April.
City council also approved spending
an additional $36,987 on the Stadium
Drive service garage and horticulture
building for Sona Construction to
add decorative fencing along the front
and sides of the building and a chain
link fence with barbed wire along the
back. Fence heights will be increased
from six feet to eight feet around the
property, according to City Engineer
Gerald Wise.
“This is owner driven. This is something the city wanted. We requested
Sona to give us a price. So it’s not something that came up out of construction,
an issue or anything like that,” Wise
said.
In other business, council accepted
storm sewer easements from seven Valleybrook Drive residents
approved an ordinance authorizing
the mayor to enter into an agreement
with Cuyahoga County for the FYI
State Homeland Security Program for
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Schools
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Area districts lose more state funding than they get for charter students
by Judy Stringer
Accountability among Ohio charter
schools has emerged as a hot button
issue for state lawmakers. Local public
school administrators hope, however,
that fixes to the system will go beyond
making these public-funded schools
more answerable for spending and student performance.
Yes, administrators are concerned that
students in charter schools, on average,
score lower on standardized tests than
traditional districts. And, like other
state officials have pointed out, they too
would like to see more independence for
charter school boards and transparency
when it comes to their sponsors, operators and contracts – similar to traditional
public school oversight.
Still, the biggest flaw, according to
local public school superintendents and
treasurers, is the disconnect between
how much the state reimburses them per
student and the amount they are charged
when a student chooses a charter school
over their district.
“The state per pupil amount of $5,800
is deducted from our state foundation
revenue when a student goes to a charter school,” said North Royalton City
Schools Superintendent Greg Gurka.
“At the same time, we only receive approximately $1,200 in state per pupil
allocation. So, when a student goes to
a community school, approximately
$4,600 more leaves our district than
what is given to us by the state.”
Gurka has reason to be concerned. Of
the eight school districts in the ScripType readership area, North Royalton
has the most skin in the game when it
comes to charter schools. The district
stands to lose more than $809,000 in
state funding this school year because 87
students within its borders are attending
charter schools.
Even districts with fewer charter students, however, said the impact is significant, because as “wealthier” districts,
none receive the full state reimbursement
of $5,800 per student.
Brecksville-Broadview Heights Height
City School District gets roughly $1,160
per student from the state. Nordonia
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School District
Brecksville-Broadview Hghts City SD
Highland Local SD
Hudson City SD
Independence Local SD
North Royalton City SD
Nordonia Hills City SD
Revere Local SD
Twinsburg City SD
No. of Charter
Students
Total Transferred
to Charters
40.6
35.08
24.95
4.65
87.47
56.54
37.13
44.21
$296,483
$213,754
$169,532
$34,688
$809,129
$359,922
$226,473
$288,638
FY 2014 Ohio Department of Education Foundation Funding Report, February #2 payment
Hills City School District gets about
$1,220. Twinsburg City Schools receives
$1,063. Yet, each charter student costs
them $5,800.
At that rate, Twinsburg Treasurer
Martin Aho said, if 775 of its students
went to charter schools “then Twinsburg
Schools would not receive any state
funding for the other 3,456 students.”
Collateral Damage
All told, traditional school districts
lost $774 million in state funding to
charter schools in 2012, and were left
with $5.9 billion, or an average of about
$3,339 per pupil, to educate 1.6 million
students according to an analysis by
Innovation Ohio, a Columbus-based
liberal think tank. By contrast, the 400
charter schools getting that $774 million had approximately 108,000 on their
rolls, which means they netted $7,141
per pupil, more than twice the amount
received by traditional schools.
“That’s money our taxpayers voted in
for our programs and services and is
going to charter schools,” Gurka said.
And, the number of students opting for
charter schools, which includes online
programs like Electronic Classroom of
Tomorrow (ECOT) and Ohio Connections Academy, has been steadily increasing. Currently, more than 120,000 Ohio
students attend charter schools and the
state has one of the largest populations
of e-school, or virtual, charter school
students, according to Ohio Council of
Community Schools.
Nordonia Hills Superintendent Joe
Clark suspects some of that growth
might be attributed to advertising by
online programs. A March 8 investigation by the Columbus Dispatch found
that ECOT, Ohio’s largest online charter
school, spent upwards of $2.27 million
last school year on TV, Google, social
media and direct mail adverting. Ninety
percent of ECOT’s funding comes from
the state education tax dollars, according
to the report.
“We would not spend our taxpayer
money to advertise to attract kids,”
Clark said, “but that is what these online
charter schools are doing.” ∞
Brecksville-Broadview
Heights schools receives
Auditor of State Award
Rick Berdine, treasurer/CFO
of Brecksville-Broadview Heights
City School District, reported the
district’s financial audit by the
Auditor of State’s office returned
with a clean audit report. The
district said excellent record keeping earned it the Auditor of State
Award. ∞
Next Deadline:
May 5
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BBH school district to equip incoming sixth-graders with laptops
by Tess Wolfe
When classes for the 2015-2016 academic
year begin next fall, middle school students
will have new technology to carry in their
backpacks. The Brecksville-Broadview
Heights Board of Education approved the
purchase of laptop computers for district
students entering grade six. Students will
be able to bring their laptops home and
keep them through seventh and eighth
grades. Incoming sixth-grade students in
subsequent years will also receive laptops.
With an expected cost of $400 per device,
the district estimates the total to be less
than $120,000, a cost already allocated
toward technology expenses for the year.
According to Superintendent Scot Prebles
the school district will not incur additional
expense through the initiative, since the
funds are allocated through the Permanent
Improvement (PI) fund and would go
toward classroom technology. The district
currently has 99 classroom sets of laptops,
as well as 650 desktop computers in school
computer labs Prebles said.
The goal of the one-to-one initiative is
to foster increasing independence, along
with responsibility, with students’ use of
technology, based on their learning styles
and preferences, he said.
“We put the technology directly in the
hands of students instead of classrooms,
which actually reduces the number of classrooms we are using while giving students
rare access to the technology they need to
further their learning,” Prebles said.
The superintendent expects the laptop
program to be unaffected by Ohio Governor John Kasich’s proposed changes to
funding public education, because the PI
funds must go toward technology, facilities and transportation. If, however, state
budget cuts require a future adjustment, it
would be a school board decision after open
discussion in a public forum.
“That’s not to suggest that [funds for the
laptops] are isolated,” Prebles said. “We may
at some point in time, with reductions, have
to take a look at how that happens.”
The school district is in the process of
evaluating computers, including Dell,
HP, Lenovo, Toshiba and Samsung –
Chromebooks as well as Windows laptops
– and new products not yet available. The
evaluation process involves teachers and
technology staff, parents, students and
school administrators. After narrowing the
field, sample prototypes will be tested by
students, Prebles said.
“Once we select the ones that meet the
expectations of what’s needed, then we’ll
start to involve students in the process and
have them use them, experience them and
give us feedback on that particular device,”
he said.
Parents who opt to buy their own laptops,
rather than receive one through the school
program, will not receive a reimbursement.
“Because the school district provides
a number of educational resources and
this is one of them,” Prebles said. “Just as
we don’t reimburse students who bring
their own science book or dictionary to
school, there will not be a reimbursement
for parents whose students will have their
own computers.” ∞
BBH school board sets the stage
for student recognition
by Tess Wolfe
March 23 school board meeting
With parents, students, administrators,
coaches and teachers in attendance at
the high school auditorium, the school
district honored 57 students for their
achievements, as BBHHS Principal Joseph
Mueller called each one to the podium.
“It certainly has been just an incredible year here at Brecksville-Broadview
Heights High School,” Mueller said.
“We’re here to recognize a number of
our students and programs for the accomplishments that they have achieved.”
Those recognized included winners and
participants in the annual Scholastic Art
Competition and Ohio Governor’s Youth
Exhibition; swimming and wrestling
athletes, who won places in the state
competitions of the Ohio High School
Athletic Association; and members of
the girls’ high school gymnastics team,
which won its 12th consecutive state
championship.
Also recognized were participants in
the Ohio State Robotics Competition.
Wearing matching T-shirts emblazoned
with the words, “blood, sweat and gears,”
the student robotics team, which won
second place in the state, gave a brief
demonstration of how their electronic
machines operated.
After student recognitions, the board
unanimously voted to approve personnel and extracurricular contracts, an
overnight trip to Disney World for the
marching band, an agreement with the
Educational Service Center of Cuyahoga
County and various utility and service
contracts.
The board then adjourned to executive
session. ∞
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Fighting fire with fire:
Department uses, contends with technology every day
by Jon Huff
Sitting among the engines and ladder
trucks in the Brecksville Fire Department
is a throwback gem. It shines in red and
silver, a contrast against the modern,
yellow-clad vehicles around it. The truck
is an Ahrens-Fox engine, built shortly
after World War I, and kept by the department to showcase the history in an
ever-changing field.
The Ahrens-Fox, with the other trucks,
represent nearly a century of progress in
firefighting. The station itself echoes this
Chief Ed Egut
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and 2003 stitched together. For the
Brecksville Fire Department, staying up
to the times is necessary for the job.
“With the advancement of technology,
we never know what we’ll find,” Brecksville Fire Chief Ed Egut said. “We have to
adapt on the fly. It used to be that houses
were built the same way; all bungalows
were built the same. With technology, the
way they are built can be different from
site to site. Different materials react to fire
differently. Even cars, with hybrids and
electric cars, we need to know where it is
safe to cut if we need to do an extraction.”
The best way to solve these new technological obstacles may be with technology
itself. Stepping into one of the department’s ambulances is like stepping into
a mobile laboratory. Some gadgets assist
the firefighters with physical work, letting
them save energy for other tasks.
A Lucas chest compression system
automates compressions with steady and
even rhythm and pressure. A board sits
under the patient, with the device conThe Brecksville Magazine, May 2015
necting to the board. On the device is
what looks like a rubber plunger. Once
positioned, the plunger makes the compressions, replacing CPR, which can
exhaust a firefighter. “[The Lucas tool]
keeps the compressions consistent and lets
us worry about other things,” Firefighter
John Niton said.
In the back of the ambulance is another
laborsaving contraption. Rescuers once
had to lift patients and gurneys into the
vehicle. Now that is mechanized. The
gurney is rolled to the back of the vehicle
and a lift raises the patient up for paramedics to simply push into the truck. In
a physical occupation, with firefighters
regularly carrying around 70 pounds of
gear, anything preventing fatigue and
body wear is helpful.
“It just makes it easier for us,” Niton
said. “Now we don’t have to lift, which
saves our backs.”
Another device helping firefighters
prepare for what they may face, iPads
provide an encyclopedia of knowledge
on hand. A program with car diagrams
shows firefighters how to avoid electric
lines on those hybrid cars. Another
reference allows responders to look up
chemicals when heading to hazardous
material situations. Technology also
prepares physicians for patients while the
patient is still en route.
“It’s really mind-boggling how the
technology has changed over the years,”
Chief Egut said. “When we run a line on
a patient, any information can transmit
right to the hospital and the physician can
look at it on his Blackberry. They can tell
where the patient needs to go while we
are on the way.”
All of this helps the 41-member department care for a population of 13,500 in a
variety of layouts and terrains. With the
Cuyahoga River and the natural features
of the Metroparks and Cuyahoga Valley
National Park, the department needs
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to be ready for water and trail rescues.
Some areas of the city have no access
to hydrants, requiring the use of tanker
trucks. Here, the department gets help
from other means.
Brecksville is part of an eight community Cuyahoga Valley Mutual Aid
Box Alarm System (MABAS). When an
alarm comes into the Brecksville department, the dispatcher sends out a MABAS
request, which goes to each of the seven
partner departments.
“We used to do it by phone, now we
just push a button,” Egut said. “In an
incident where we need tankers, we will
form a water shuttle. We will pull tankers
from around the area. When one tanker
uses its water, the next one will pull up.”
Brecksville is also part of a 19-.member
Community Emergency Response Team.
Each department involved keeps a trailer
with equipment for a specialized type of
rescue, along with members trained for
that rescue. Brecksville’s trailer is set for
water rescues.
“We house the water rescue trailer and
take it to where it is needed,” Egut said.
“Each department couldn’t afford all the
equipment and special training needed
for diverse situations. Working with
other departments we can be prepared
for them.”
Back at the firehouse, the Ahrens-Fox
engine sits there, a testament to what the
department has seen through the years.
The technology changes and departments
adapt. Partnerships are formed for a common cause. Still, the job comes down
to firefighters doing their duty. The old
engine is not immune.
“We used it during a flood to pump a
sewer,” Egut said. “That was its last official call.” ∞
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Residents urged to attend
forum on oil well drilling
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To the Editor:
Residents of Brecksville, Broadview
Heights and North Royalton are suffering from the devastating effects of
nearly uncontrolled oil drilling and
fracking. This is due to a 2004 change
in state law that resulted in making local governments powerless to prevent oil
companies from drilling wherever they
choose, over the objections of local officials and residents.
The number of wells in our area has
skyrocketed. In response, voters in
Broadview Heights passed a Community
Bill of Rights that is now under legal
attack by oil corporations.
Learn about fracking and get the latest
on the legal battle at a public forum sponsored by the Brecksville/Broadview Heights
Democratic Club on Tuesday, April 28, at
7 p.m. The forum is from 7-8:30 p.m. at
the North Royalton Public Library, 5071
Wallings Rd., North Royalton.
People of all party affiliations and
independent-minded voters are invited
to learn all about the impact of the
practices that threaten the value of our
homes, the quality of life, and natural
resources.
For more information, call Mike West
at 440-717-1637 or visit bbhdems.com.
Mike West
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April 21
Community wellness
presentation
Denise Smith-Hauser, a certified nurse
practitioner with the Cleveland Clinic,
will present “how to keep your bones
healthy” at a community wellness presentation at Cuyahoga Valley Career Center
(CVCC), 8001 Brecksville Rd. Sponsored
by the CVCC, the Cleveland Clinic Independence Family Health Center and
Marymount Hospital, the presentation
is Tuesday, April 21, 1-2 p.m.
The presentation is free. Register by
April 14 at cvccworks.edu or email Marie
Elias at melias@cvccworks.edu. ∞
April 24, 25, May 1, 2, 3
and May 8 ,9
John Patrick Dinner Theater, at You Are
Cabaret in North Royalton. Pulitzer Prize
winning dramatist John Patrick (The
Teahouse of the August Moon) wrote
the play. Dane Leasure directs the current
production.
Show dates are April 24 and 25, May
1, 2 and 3 and May 8 and 9 at the Spotlights Theater, Broadview Heights City
Complex, 9543 Broadview Rd. Curtain is
7:30 p.m. except Sunday, May 3, at 3 p.m.
For reservations, visit BroadviewHeights-Spotlights.org or click “book
now” at their Facebook page. For more
information, call 440-526-4404. Tickets
are $12 per person, $11 for students and
seniors. ∞
April 25
‘A Bad Year for Tomatoes’
Broadview Heights Spotlights is bringing “A Bad Year for Tomatoes” back to
its Northeast Ohio birthplace. The play
premiered November 15, 1974, at the
‘Swing into Spring’ fundraiser
The “Swing into Spring” fundraiser benefits Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
and the Philoptochos Charities at St.
Paul Greek Orthodox Church in North
Royalton.
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The Dan Zola Orchestra will perform
at the Saturday, April 25 event. Cocktails
and hors d’oeuvres are at 6 p.m.; dinner,
dancing and a live auction follow at 7 p.m.
Tickets are $65 per person with a cash
bar. For reservations, contact Evangeline Bozikis at 216-447-9824 or visit
stpaulgoc.org. ∞
May 1-31
Art of Mary Ann Boysen
Brecksville Center for the Arts is exhibiting the art of Chagrin Falls watercolorist,
Mary Ann Boysen. A winner of the Paul
Meunier Award in 2012 and Best in Show
in Gates Mills in 2011, she is a signature
member of the Ohio Watercolor Society.
Gallery hours are Tuesday and Wednesday, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.2 p.m., or by appointment. The Brecksville
Center for the Arts is at 8997 Highland Dr.
For more information visit brecksvillearts.
org or call 440-526-6232. ∞
May 6
‘Spring into Spring’
luncheon
The Emerald Necklace Garden Club’s
annual benefit luncheon is Wednesday,
May 6, at St. Michael’s Woodside, 5025
East Mill Rd., Broadview Heights. Doors
open at 10:30 a.m. for shopping. The
luncheon is at noon.
Tickets are $23. For reservations, call
440-457-2237 or 440-526-2975. Proceeds benefit scholarships and local civic
projects. ∞
May 9
Stamp Out HUNGER
The Broadview Heights Lions Club
and South Hills Lend-A-Hand are joining the National Letter Carriers to help
“Stamp Out Hunger” on May 9. The
South Hills Lend-A-Hand program has
been supplying food to needy families
for 26 years. Over the last year the need
has increased from 40 families monthly
to nearly 70. 2,500 pounds of food was
donated last year.
Residents are asked to place a bag of
non-perishable food by their mailbox
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or drop off a bag at either Broadview
Heights fire station, 3591 Wallings Rd.
or 9455 Broadview Rd. All of the food
collected will be delivered to the South
Hills Lend-A-Hand Program to help
people in Broadview Heights, Seven Hills
and Independence.
To volunteer, meet the Lions behind the
Broadview Heights Post Office Saturday,
May 9, at 4 p.m. For tax deductible donations, make checks payable to the South
Hills Lend-A-Hand. Mail to: South
Hills Lend-A-Hand, PO Box 470972,
Broadview Heights, OH, 44147. ∞
May 9
Document shredding
The first of two annual shred your
documents day’s is Saturday, May 9, 9
a.m.-noon at the municipal parking lot
on Brecksville Road near the fire station.
The city is asking participants to bring
a canned good contribution for the
“Brecksville Pantry.” Gift cards are also
accepted. Habitat for Humanity will be
collecting unused construction/renovation materials and household items. Paint,
bedding or clothing will not be accepted.
For more information and large item
pick-up, call Habitat at 216-429-3631,
ext. 238. ∞
May 16
Free resume/LinkedIn
makeover workshop
The Cuyahoga Valley Career Center will
host a workshop for job seekers Saturday,
May 16, 9-11 a.m., at the Cuyahoga Valley Career Center, 8001 Brecksville Rd.,
Brecksville. The workshop will focus on
updating resumes and LinkedIn profiles.
The workshop is free. Register at cvccworks.edu.
For additional information, contact
tbrown@cvccworks.edu or call 440-7468252. ∞
May 23
NRECPTA children’s resale
More than 90 sellers/vendors will be
selling gently used baby and children’s
clothing, toys and other items at the
North Royalton Early Childhood PTA
children’s resale. The sale is Saturday, May
23, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. in the North Royalton
High School cafeteria and gymnasium,
14713 Ridge Rd. Admission is $1, 9
a.m.-1 p.m. Early bird admission from
8-9 a.m. is $5.
Tables are available for purchase. To
reserve space email nrchildrensresale@
gmail.com. For more information visit
nrecpta.com. ∞
Brecksville Library programs
The Brecksville Branch of the Cuyahoga
County Public Librar y is at 9089
Brecksville Rd. For more information,
call 440-526-1102 or visit cuyahogalibrary.org.
Frank Sinatra’s music: the prime
years: Wednesday, May 13, 7 p.m. Registration required. Friends book sale: Thursday, May 14,
4-6 p.m. (Friends members only preview); Friday, May 15, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.;
Saturday, May 16, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Travelin’ Tuesdays: Understanding
the American hobo: Tuesday, May 19, 2
p.m. Dave Gates of the Summit County
Historical Society. Refreshments provided by the city of Brecksville.
Discover careers that fit your per-
sonality: Thursday, May 21, 6:30 p.m.
Registration required. Wednesday evening book discussion:
Wednesday, May 27, 7:30 p.m. “Tapestry
of Fortunes” by Elizabeth Berg.
Thursday morning readers: Thursday,
May 28, 10 a.m. “Tapestry of Fortunes”
by Elizabeth Berg.
Your health and stress: Wednesday,
June 10, 7 p.m. Registration required.
Travelin’ Tuesdays: Norway: Tuesday, June 16, 2 p.m. Intrepid traveler Virginia d’Isidori. Refreshments
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Rock & roll history: Progressive rock:
Thursday, June 18, 7 p.m. Registration
required. A 1970’s musical journey with
Joel Keller. ∞
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10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday, April 18, at St.
George’s Fellowship Centre, 3204 Ridge-
wood Rd., Fairlawn and 10 a.m.-5 p.m.,
Sunday, April 19 at the Strongsville Ehrnfelt Recreation Center, 18100 Royalton Rd.,
Strongsville. The shows feature an array of
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Warehouse Sale: Hospice of the Western Reserve will hold its annual sale from 8 a.m.-4
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is accepting registrations for its June 1417 and June 29-July 2 sessions. This is a
residential soccer camp for girls ages 1018. The second session is for elite high
school players. Register before May 1 for a
discount. Visit woostersoccercamp.com.
Revere Middle School Volleyball
Camp: Revere Middle School volleyball
camp for seventh and eighth grade is
12:30-3:30 p.m., July 8-10, in the high
school gymnasium. Matchpoint Volleyball will be running the camp. The
registration fee is $85. The deadline for
registration is June 1. For information
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August 7. Ages 6 to 12. Cost is $190 per
camper; $180 for each additional sibling.
Scholarships are available based on need.
Call 330-668-8992 or visit crownpt.org .
Vacation Bible School: Brecksville
United Methodist Church G-Force
Vacation Bible School is 9 a.m.noon, July 13 – 17. For children
pre-school to fifth grade. For more
information and to register, go to:
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Summer camps in the Metro Parks:
Naturalists will lead different age groups
on nature-themed adventures and daycampers will explore a park with fun,
hands-on activities from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.,
beginning June 23. Each week has a
unique theme geared toward a specific age
group. Most camps cost $50 per child. For
information call 330-865-8065.
Vacation Bible School: St. Matthew
Episcopal Church will host Vacation
Bible School 6-8:45 p.m., June 14
through June 18, at 9549 Highland Dr.,
Brecksville. Children will enjoy handson activities, singing and team-building
games and adventures around this year’s
theme “Everest.” Contact Debbie Saris
at stmattchristianed@gmail.com or visit
stmatthewsbrecksville.org.
RHS Youth Volleyball Camp: The Revere High School Youth volleyball camp
is 9-11 a.m., June 29 -July 2 in the high
school gymnasium. The all skills camp
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Vacational Bible School: Brecksville
United Methodist Church redefines
VBS for middle schoolers. Monday, July
13-Friday, July 17, 9 a.m.-noon. From
cleaning-up parks to doing maintenance
around older community members
homes, learn to have fun and serve. $25
registration fee for the week includes
snacks and materials. This VBS is open to
all incoming sixth-, seventh-and eighthThe Brecksville Magazine, May 2015
graders. For additional information and
registration, contact Courtney Drescher
at youth@brecksvilleumc.com or 440526-8938 or visit brecksvilleumc.com.
Hudson United Methodist Church
Vacation Bible School: 9 a.m. to 12
p.m., June 22-26, at HUMC, 2600
Hudson Aurora Rd. The theme is “GForce – God’s Love In Action.” The camp
is open to children age 3 by Sept. 30, to
sixth graders in the fall of 2015. Early bird
registration by June 5 is $15 per child.
After June 5, registration is $25 per child,
accepted as space permits until June 12.
Register at hudsonumc.com or call the
church office at 330-650-2650 x20.
Hudson Community Youth Chorus
Choral Music Camp: second through
eighth-grade. June 22-26, 9-11:30 a.m.,
Hudson Middle School. Co-directed by
Eve Sliwinski, director, Hudson Community Youth Chorus, and Nathaniel
Duvuvuei, director, Hudson Community
Chorus. Register through HCER Summer programs.
Career camps at CVCC: Camps for
students in grades 8-10 (fall 2015) is June
8-June 11 and June 15-June 18. Camps
for students who will be in grades 5-7
(fall 2015) is June 22 – June 25. Camps
are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through
Thursday, CVCC, 8001 Brecksville Rd.,
Brecksville. Camp fees are $195 per week
for in-district students and $205 per week
for non-district students. For more information and registration, visit cvccworks.
edu/CAREERCAMPS.aspx. ∞
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Hawks are rescued from illegal trapping
by Nancy Hudec
Although not meeting their demise
on Super Bowl Sunday like the Seattle
Seahawks, two red-tailed hawks from
Brecksville had a rough go of it. On
Sunday Feb. 1, a Snowville Road resident
walking his dog came upon two redtailed hawks ensnared in traps according
to Brecksville Animal Warden Cliffette
Thacker.
“One hawk was stuck in a snare trap and
the other in a leg hold trap,” said Thacker.
Thacker called a wildlife management
firm that “had a lot of experience dealing
with leg hold traps.”
When Mike Dranuski from J & M
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Wildlife Management freed the hawk
from the leg hold trap it flew away. The
hawk freed from the snare trap was unable
to fly. Dranuski took the injured hawk to
the Lake Erie Nature Center where they
fed it and nursed it back to health.
One week later Nature Center employees released the hawk back into the
wild not far from where it was found.
Dranuski said bringing the bird back to
Brecksville would allow the hawk to reunite with its mate. When asked if hawks
mate for life, Thacker quipped, “I think
they might, but let’s just say the divorce
rate is low.”
Whether or not the hawk was reconnected with its mate or the mate found
another, is unclear. What is clear is that
something in the trapping story isn’t flying right with Thacker.
“The hawks were attracted to the traps
because the bait was exposed, which is not
legal,” said Thacker. “Traps set for coyote,
which I assume these may have been,
must have the bait buried, otherwise birds
like hawks see it and are attracted to it,”
she said. Thacker also said the traps were
not marked and that is also illegal.
“Traps have to be identified with a name
and phone number,” she said.
With no identification on the traps, the
owner has not been found.
“Now that we aware of them we will
be looking.”
Illegal trappers beware, Brecksville eagle
eyes may “trap” you up. ∞
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Horticulture staff set goal for Memorial Day
10”
Although Memorial Day, which is highlighted with the Memorial Day Parade, is
weeks away, the planning begins right now.
“This time of year, plans are what we
have; we’re excited,” said Owens. “It’s
been a long winter and we’re ready to get
going again.”
According to Owens, the department
will start by replacing some of the ornamental flowering pear trees in the center
of Brecksville with tree lilacs. Owens said
that the tree lilacs fit better inside of the
root-restricting, five-foot pits that line
the streets.
“Hopefully the tree lilacs will prove to
by Laura Straub
The Brecksville horticulture department
has set a goal of Memorial Day to have
the city plantings in full bloom.
“That’s kind of a big deadline for us,
Memorial Day,” said Charles Owens, city
arborist and horticulturist. “It’s basically all
hands on deck for six days the week before
Memorial Day.”
8” Between the three full-time employees
and four seasonal assistants, they manage
to plant in the city center, city hall, the rec7.5” reation complex, Blossom and Highland
Cemetery, plus fill all the planters around
town well before the parade steps off.
be a better choice,” he said.
There are about six tree lilacs already
planted in the pits now, and Owens and
his team will be completing the update this
spring, so there is a matching set.
In addition to swapping out the trees,
Owens will have all of the flowers planted
by Memorial Day.
This year, Owens said he is reducing the
number of annuals, and planting hearty,
deer-resistant perennials, shrubs and
grasses such as yarrow, coneflower and
black-eyed Susan.
“That’s our main emphasis for this
spring, getting in a lot of perennials,” he
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Keeping Brecksville beautiful falls
into the hands of
the horticulture
team of (l-r) Jim
Kasmarak, Bryan
Holf and city
arborist Charles
Owens. Photo by
L. Straub
said. “Perennials are a little more coldhardy, so generally you can plant those a
little earlier.”
The perennials are also more cost efficient, and will help keep the budget in
check, said Owens.
After the perennials hit the soil in midMay, Owens will plant the annuals, which
will most likely include marigolds, salvias
and angelonia. Although the final decisions have not been made yet, he said that
they like to incorporate something new
every year. Once all of the new plants are in
the ground, Owens can assess any damage
done by the bitter cold winter.
“You can’t really tell until things thaw
out,” he said. “We usually give things until
the Fourth of July to decide whether they
need to be replaced.”
Owens said that the 2013-14 winter was
especially hard on evergreens.
“We had a lot of loss on boxwood last
year, and the expectation is that might
happen again this year,” he said.
Right now it’s too soon to tell what the
damage will be; however, Owens does
know that deer will likely be the culprits
behind any necessary replacements.
“Deer have fed on things they have never
fed on before because of consistent snow
cover,” he said.
For example, Owens said that the deer
have completely decimated the boxwood
at Blossom, which is completely unprecedented. The department will have a new
and improved space to work from when
reviving and replacing plants around the
city beginning late this spring.
The department took over the Brecksville-Broadview Heights School District’s
old bus garage on Old Stadium Drive
and is renovating the space into new and
improved storage, workspace and offices.
“The building is under construction now,
but they’ve got the shell up and it’s coming
along well,” said Owens. “It’ll be nice to
have a newer space and a lot more room
for new vehicles.”
When the construction – which started
on Sept. 1 – is complete, the department
will move from its temporary location
in Blossom back to Old Stadium Drive,
where they will be able to store their entire
fleet of vehicles inside.
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May ushers in time to reflect on mothers, personal history
by Nancy Hudec
May is personal history month and the
month of Mother’s Day. Mothers and
personal history go hand-in-hand. Often
what we believe, say or do, is the result of
motherly advice.
For George Washington who said, “All
I am I owe to my mother. I attribute all
my success in life to the moral, intellectual
and physical education I received from
her,” his mother, Mary Ball, was a guiding
force. Just as much a force of nature was
the mother of Elvis Presley. Gladys Presley
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For Mr. Rogers of television fame, it
wasn’t his own silverware he brought to the
set but his mom’s hand-knitted sweaters.
Roger’s sweaters became his trademark.
While not all mothers have germ issues
and are dedicated to knitting sweaters,
mothers have trademarks. Their trademarks
are little sayings or doings that shape and
mold their children’s lives. We asked some
local luminaries what was the best advice
their mother ever gave them and what was
the worst. Interestingly enough none had
to think about it and get back to us. Like
it or not, Mom and her words of wisdom
were right on the tips of their tongues…
Don LaStoria,
owner LaStoria’s
Brecksville BP
Service:
My mom, Clarice,
who lived until she
was 91, always told M22, V64 THE
me, “Follow your LESSONS
aspirations,” which LEARNED
is why I got into
Don LaStoria
business. The worst Photo by J. Kananian
advice she gave me
was to put her in assisted living. I followed it
but I always wanted her to live with me and
my family.
B r i a n Wo l f ,
Broadview Heights
councilman:
My mom’s best
advice was always
work hard to get
what you want. Her
worst advice was,
“you have to wait M24, V66
an hour after eating Brian Wolf
to go in swimming.”
Michael Simon, owner Simon’s
Restaurant:
My mother, Lorraine, who is 86,
always told us,
“Work hard and
good things will
happen.” She also
always reminded M23, V65 THE
us, “if you play with LESSONS
fire you are going to LEARNED
get burned.”
Michael Simon
Photo by J. Kananian
Amy Washabaugh, Broadview Heights
Director of Human Services:
My mom, Fern Allen, had many favorite
sayings or pieces of advice like, “A penny
saved is a dollar earned;” “Hear no evil,
See no evil, Speak no evil,” and “It is better
to give than receive.”
When I was dating she told me,“When
choosing a husband, choose a man who is
good to his mother, he will always be good
to you.”
Her worst advice was, “Do As I Say, Not
as I Do!”
Sister Fabian Quigley, Sisters of the
Incarnate World teacher’s aide, former
teacher and past principal at Assumption Academy:
My mother, Margaret, was a very calm
person who always said, “things will be
better.” We used to joke that if a bomb were
dropped do you think she would move? It
was really my grandmother, Sarah, who left
me with something I’ll never forget. She
used to get mad and tell us, “I’m gonna kill
one of you as a pattern for the other two.”
Cathy Harbinak, community relations, Brecksville-Broadview Heights
schools:
My mother’s best advice was, graduate
from college and enjoy a career in addition
to raising your children. Her worst advice
was, “Never move away.”
Louis Carouse Jr., Brecksville councilman:
My mother, Joan, was very supportive
and always told us to have confidence in
ourselves. I cannot really say there was any
bad advice she gave any of us.
Ted Lux, part-time program director,
Brecksville Human Services:
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When we were growing up my mother
always told us that when going up the ladder to success always be nice to the people
you meet, because chances are you will
meet them on the way down.
Her worst advice came when I was 14
years old and said I wanted to be a radio
disc jockey. I remember her saying, “I don’t
know how you expect to be in radio when
you will have to do commercials for beer,
so just get that out of your mind.” ∞
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Old Town Hall offers unique glimpse into community history
Celebrating the past: While recognizing its 25th anniversary, the Brecksville
Magazine is taking a look back at some
of the people and places featured over the
last quarter of a century.
by Kristen Ashby
If walls could talk, the Old Town
Hall’s rose-colored brick facade would
offer an unparalleled account of Brecksville’s past. For nearly 150 years, this
iconic building on the northwest corner
of the square has served as the backdrop
to six generations of history.
Civil War veterans, township trustees,
schoolchildren and theater performers alike have gathered inside the Old
Town Hall, giving it a front-row seat
to the community’s most memorable
occasions.
Older generations fondly remember it
as the place they went to vote, worship,
graduate and get married. The building
served more somber duties as well, including acting as a temporary morgue
during the flu epidemic of 1918.
However, it is perhaps best known
for serving as the seat of Brecksville’s
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for nearly 100 years. A hub of civic activity, it helped shape the community’s
growth inside and outside the political
arena. In fact, it became so central to
Brecksville’s identity that the building’s
distinctive cupola earned a prominent
spot in the city’s logo when it was designed in the 1950s.
“Its unique character and design
(make it) one of the most historic
downtown government buildings in
Cuyahoga County,” said Mayor Jerry
Hruby. “It has become a landmark of
the city.”
In 1973, the United States Congress
recognized it on the National Register
of Historic Places. This designation
came just a year after the building was
officially named “Old Town Hall” –
previously it had been known simply
as the town hall. It wasn’t until Brecksville’s current city hall was built that it
was renamed the “Old Town Hall” to
honor its historical significance.
Just a few years later, in 1976, the
building caught fire and suffered significant damage to the stage and roof.
“At that time, the fire department
was all volunteer, and since (the fire)
occurred in midday, many of the volunteers were at their place of work,”
recalled Sylvia Fowler, president of
the Brecksville Historical Association.
“Broadview Heights lent mutual aid in
putting out the fire. It took about two
hours to bring under control, but the
fire department was on the scene until
late that night.”
When the hall reopened the following
year, it was primarily used for events
hosted by theater groups and civic
organizations. Over time, its value as a
performing arts hall became clear, and
groups like Brecksville Little Theatre
embraced the charming building as
their home.
The city encouraged this renewed
purpose and in the early 1990s, it began
renovating the building to make it more
suitable for performances. The renovation crew took great care to preserve
and enhance the historical character
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Proving you do not need to retire to
get the proverbial watch, Mayor Jerry
Hruby presented 30-year Human Services
Department volunteer, Ken Orchard,
with an engraved pocket watch. Hruby
made the presentation at the March 19
annual Volunteer Tea at the Human Services Center. Orchard, an integral part
of the Yuletide Hunger Program since its
inception, was the first volunteer driver
for the department’s senior transportation program.
Honored for 20 years of service was
Judy Lewis for Yuletide Hunger and
Tom Martin and Nick Trivisonno for
Meals on Wheels. 15-year volunteers,
Judy Nouzak, Carol Tupa and Earl
Waltz were also recognized as were Joyce
Avery and Pat Jordan for their ten years
of volunteerism. The late Ben Jeremiah
and Spence Avey were also honored with
a moment of silence and ringing of the
Kiwanis bell.
Honoring the brave men and women
who have given their lives for our country
is the theme of the annual Memorial Day
parade. This year’s event begins at 10:30
a.m., on Monday,
May 25 at city
hall. 30 people are
needed to carry
the flag that follows the parade
to the cemetery.
If interested in
helping out, conM12, V55
ABOUT TOWN tact the Human
Services Center at
(GRAPEVINE)
Lindsay Marissa 440-526-2499.
On the internaOsborne
tional stage is former BBHHS graduate,
Lindsay Marissa Osborne. The 27-yearold is on a worldwide trip as part of her
Small World Project. Through the project
she hopes to demonstrate that despite
people’s differences, there is a lot of commonality. Her 11-month itinerary from
New Zealand through Australia and on to
China, India and Africa, are being documented on her blog and Facebook page.
Mom, Marilyn, said Lindsay just
completed four weeks in New Zealand
and is “couchsurfing” the entire trip.
Couchsurfing, not to be confused with
coach potatoes, means the traveler stays
with locals in the country or city they
are visiting.
Congratulations to dean’s list students:
Hannah Elizabeth Olsen, Washington
University; Nicole Fantozzi, University
of Notre Dame.
Brecksville’s Olivia Cole chose good
works over a good tan for her spring
break. Cole joined a South Carolina team
working with Habitat for Humanity of
Marion County. Kudos to Cole.
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Triple congratulations go out to the
Staikoff family. Jenna Staikoff, a 2013
BBHHS graduate, and daughter of Joanna and Rick, made the dean’s list at
Ohio State University. She is in her second
year in the microbiology/pre-medicine
major at OSU. Her brother, Nick, a
2010 BBHHS graduate, has been on the
dean’s list for the last six semesters. Nick
is an aerospace engineering major at the
University of Cincinnati. Sara Staikoff, a
2008 BBHHS graduate, is working on her
second degree from Kent State University.
She is completing her bachelor’s degree in
fashion merchandising/media.
Long before Home and Garden TV
(HGTV) came on the scene there was Ed
and Bev Schroedel and their Color and
Cover Shoppe in the Brecksville Shopping
Center (now Brecksville Town Center).
From paint to drapes to decorating services, Color and Cover had it all and did
it all. Bev Schroedel died nine years ago
and Ed died last month after a very brief
hospital stay. Condolences are extended
to daughters Laurie Maconachy and
Wendy Chenney and to son, David,
Broadview Heights Economic Development Director.
Condolences are also extended to the
family of Brecksville police officer Bill
Atsberger. The much-loved and wellrespected officer, husband and father died
at the end of March after a brief illness.
Marching ahead to June, lest you forget,
Brecksville Home Days, known long ago
to those that knew it when, as the Fair on
the Square, returns to its annual Public
Square glory June 26, 27 and 28. Fireworks are Saturday and Sunday, funnel
cakes and fattening festival food available
all weekend. Set your watches and mark
your calendars. ∞
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Diane and Daniel Grisak of Brecksville
announce the engagement of their son,
Nicholas, to Amanda Tylicki, daughter of
Wanda Tylicki of Northfield and Donald
Tylicki of Canton. The wedding is Saturday, Oct. 3, in Wilmington, N. C.
The groom is a Brecksville-Broadview
Heights High School 2004 graduate.
Grisak graduated from Baldwin Wallace
University in 2009. He earned his M.A.
from Valdosta State University in Georgia. He is employed at North Carolina
State University.
The bride is a Nordonia High School
2004 graduate. She graduated from the
University of Akron in 2010. Tylicki
is a talent representative for Headway
Workforce Solutions in Raleigh, North
Carolina. ∞
Evan Christopher Blanch is engaged
to Tamar Beth Avishai. Blanch is a
Brecksville-Broadview Heights High
School 2001 graduate and attends the
University of Massachusetts.
Avishai is a graduate of the University
of Toronto and Tufts University.
The couple is employed by Acadian
Asset Management LLC in Boston.
The groom’s parents live in Broadview
Heights and the bride’s parents in Toronto, Ontario, and Wilmot, N.H.
An Oct. 10 Toronto wedding is
planned. ∞
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M10, V54 BBHHS STUDENTS BRING PASTA
BBHHS students helping out at hospice are (l-r) Chance Vidovic, Cam Seibert, Nick
Hiltebrandt, Cole Costanzo, Alex Barsotti, Luke Moore and Adam Tamer.
Students bring pasta to patients in hospice
On Friday, March 20, freshman boys from Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School
bought, prepared and served a pasta dinner to patients at the Hospice of the Western
Reserve’s hospice house. The students boiled pasta, heated meatballs and toasted garlic
bread, while others prepared salads. At 6 p.m., the students went to each patient’s room
and offered the meal to patients and their families. Cole Costanzo was surprised at his
experience, “It was actually fun!” Cole stated at the end of the evening. ∞
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Special needs cheerleading team springs to world competition
by Laura Straub
This year, a group of special needs
athletes has something exciting to cheer
about.
On April 25-27, the Zeta competitive
cheerleading team, a special needs squad
that trains at Cheer World All Stars in
Brecksville, packed their bags and head
to the USASF Cheerleading Worlds in
Disney World. The annual event is the
world’s largest cheerleading competition.
Zeta team members range in age from
5-years-old to 25-years-old and come
from Brecksville and many neighboring
cities, including Independence, Brunswick, Solon, Bainbridge and Chagrin
Falls.
This will be the team’s first trip to the
big show, said head coach Tracy Drowns.
Typically, the team attends three to four
regional competitions in Cleveland,
Sandusky and Columbus, but this year
it earned a bid to Worlds with its performance at Champion Cheer Central’s
Hard Rockin’ Nationals in downtown
Cleveland on Jan. 30-31.
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off of this team,” Sandy Kelly said. “We
will figure it out and
make them a part of
[the] team.”
Drowns began
working with special needs gymnasts
about 12 years ago at
Cheer World’s sister
location, Gymnastics
World, in Broadview
Heights.
“I asked some of
my gymnasts to do
M25, V67 SPECIAL NEEDS CHEERLEADING
The Zeta competitive cheerleaders include (back, l-r) Emily cheerle ad i ng a nd
Murotta, Maddie Gilmore, Emily Gifford, Yulia Tan, Mag- they loved it,” she
gie Doran, (front) Kevin Leneghan, Adam Jackson, Menanie said.
Many of the gymDeluca, Patrick Gilchrist and April Rose.Photo by J. Kananian
nastics skills, Drowns
“They were so happy when they got
said, transferred over to cheerleading,
that Worlds bid,” said Drowns, adding
including handstands, forward rolls,
that team members were jumping up and
backward rolls, cartwheels and even
down when they heard the news.
roundoff back handsprings.
The team, now in its fourth year, is
But the team still had a lot to learn,
currently made up of 10 to 12 athletes;
especially when it came to building a
head coach Drowns; volunteer coaches,
pyramid.
Kathy Weisbarth and Sandy Kelly; and
“It took months to create this pyramid
three student aides, Jamie Weisbarth,
last year,” said Kelly, who first got inAlex Strovkov and Chelsea Kelly.
volved in the program when she began
“There’s no disability that will keep you
doing private gymnastics classes with
group of friends will
get to travel, explore
Disney and perform
together.
According to Kelly,
six of the team’s athletes will not be making the trip down to
Florida for the competitions due to travel
M19 , V62, I53 SPECIAL NEEDS CHEERLEADING
expenses.
TEAM
She said the team is
Zeta coaches are (l-r) Alex Shokov, Chelsea Kelly, Tracy Drowns, actually a very lowKathy Weisbarth and Sandy Kelly. Photo by J. Kananian
budget activity. Com-
petition fees are waived and members
only need to pay a nominal monthly
practice fee.
“It’s really on a shoestring that we run
the whole program,” she said.
To help offset costs for athletes making
the trip, Cheer World hosted a Parent’s
Night Out event on March 14, where
parents dropped their children off at the
gym for a night of running, jumping and
cheering while the parents hit the town.
The team also started a Go Fund Me
page asking for donations from friends,
family and the community. ∞
Drowns eight years ago,
Kelly said many individuals with
Downs Syndrome struggle with weightbearing situations. It takes each athlete
a significant amount of time to get used
to supporting the weight of one of his or
her teammates, she said, but they were
able to do it.
“Most programs have an able-bodied
aide with each kid,” said Kelly.
But the philosophy on Zeta is a little
different.
“I prefer my kids to do everything on
their own,” said Drowns. “It’s more of a
sense of accomplishment.”
And these kids have plenty of accomplishments to be proud of. The twominute, 30-second routine is jam-packed
with skills, just like a typical all-star
cheerleading routine.
In addition to tumbling and the pyramid, the team also performs a series of
jumps and has two dance sections that
even include themed props.
Kelly said the team loves to dance.
“That’s probably where they shine most,”
she said. “The crowd just eats it up.”
Although Zetas relish showing off their
skills to a crowd, the biggest benefit members gain from this cheer squad is simply
being part of the team.
“They have to much fun together,”said
Kelly.
And, Kelly added, the team spends
much more time together than its one
hour of weekly practice; they have
sleepovers and play dates on a regular
basis.
She expects the trip to Cheerleading
Worlds to be one big adventure. Although
many of these kids also are involved
with Special Olympics and other sports
organizations, they usually travel with
their families. This time, however, the
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when they discover they are expecting.
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does a much better job of understanding
David, who isn’t as clear yet. Dominic understands him when no one else does.
The moms agreed that the lack of sleep the
first few months was the hardest, but they
also agree that the best part is that the boys
have each other. “It’s almost easier having
two,” Jen said. “They have each other, which
helps with social and play skills.” Her boys
also have an older brother that has always
been good with them. Jen also noted that
although they have their own beds, more
often than not they end up in the same one
sometime during the night.
The Mazzeos have been to the Twins-
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parade is her favorite part since it is all
about the twins. She added that although
the most difficult part right now is finding one-on-one time with the boys, she
feels blessed.
“I am lucky to have them. We were so
scared at first, but two at once have made
us really happy,” she said.
“When I see moms with twins, I try
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great seeing them together now. Such a
huge blessing.” ∞
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Greg and Jen DiGeronimo and three-yearold twins, David and Dominic.
only seven months old when his parents
realized they were expecting.
Both Jen and Christine had good, healthy
pregnancies with their fraternal twins. Their
stories are similar. Although both were
surprised they were expecting twins, Jen,
whose maiden name is Guinto, has brothers
who are twins.
The grandparents love to help out said
both moms, and life has gotten easier as the
boys have gotten older. Christine, a Maple
Heights police dispatcher, went back to
work when the boys were eight weeks old.
She worked the night shift, which made
for a rough schedule for her and Tony. Jen,
also a working mom, had the added twist
of nursing the boys. “I tried to let them
feed when they wanted, but that left me
with no sleep,” she said “I then had them
nurse at the same time, which still meant
round-the-clock feedings.”
The Mazzeo boys look different, as least
to their parents. Christine said, “I dress
them in matching outfits or complimentary
outfits for now, at least until they can make
their own choices.”
The DiGeronimo twins are sometimes
dressed the same, but they can now pick
out their own outfit. “The boys look very
different. They always have. One is very
Italian looking like his dad, and one is more
fair like me,” Jen said.
Twins sometimes develop their own language or way of communication. “The boys
know what the other one wants. If one is
crying, his brother will give him the right
thing to make him stop, and then they laugh
together.” Christine said. “I can tell by the
way they look at each other that they are
communicating.” Jen said her boys do not
really have their own language, but Dominic
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Wendy Bell Rossiter ’83, and the snowbirds' fearless leader, Owen Davidson ’60,
enjoy a break from the Brecksville snow at
the annual Round-Up.
by Wendy Bell Rossiter
Ninety-five current and former Brecksville and surrounding area residents
gathered at Circles Waterfront Restaurant
on the sparkling waters of Tampa Bay in
Apollo Beach, Fla., (owned by the Don
Granowicz ’62 family) for the 44th annual
Brecksville Round-Up.
Friendships were renewed over bloody
marys, mimosas, dry-rubbed chicken wings
and colossal shrimp at the dockside Tiki Bar,
while we caught up on the events of 2014.
After a word from our fearless leader,
Owen Davidson ’60, Dr. Bill Butler ’72 gave
the invocation. We moved to Circles beautiful back porches and enjoyed an incredible
buffet.
The night before the Round-Up the class
of ’64 gathered at Anita (Carter) Hagen’s
house for a pre-party celebration.
If you want to be added to the email list, or
if your email has changed, contact Wendy at
brecksvilleroundup@icloud.com. Information for the next Brecksville Round-Up on
March 5, 2016, will be emailed at the end
of January 2016.
We are also tossing around the idea of having a golf outing with the round-up. If interested, email Wendy at brecksvilleroundup@
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Thank you to David Taylor (’68) Photography for all the great pictures. Other
photo credits go to Owen Davidson ’60,
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“Many kids have been
Rundgren is a former shortstop who
taught the wrong way
played and won the Hawaii State Chamand have been yelled at
pionship in 2001, was drafted by the
or berated in the past.
Kansas City Royals in 2004 and won
We are retraining those
the Golden Glove in the North Woods
kids and emphasizing
League in 2008. He is also the son of singthings like good form
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positioning for catching
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the Walsh Jesuit High
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“Growing up I never really cared that
team and is enjoying
my dad was a rock star, I pretty much
every
minute
of
it.
the
West
Coast,
Rundgren
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happy
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concentrated on playing baseball,” said
“They are a great powerhouse and have
Northeast Ohio. No stranger to changes
Rundgren. “I followed my older brother
a
good
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in
season,
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was
born
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to
California
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eventually
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adjusts
to
life
in Ohio, Rundgren
tled
in
Hawaii
with
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family.
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admitted
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is
a
fan
of
his new hometown
left
Hawaii
to
attend
Sacramento
City
Rockies and L.A. Dodgers,” he said.
baseball team.
College in California where he competed
When his brother, Rex, began his basein a final four tournament in. After col“I am a long-time fan of the San Franball career, their musician father had to
lege he continued to work in the college’s
cisco
Giants, but I have begun to root for
switch gears.
baseball camps before coming to Ohio.
the
Indians,”
he said. “Omar Vizquel is
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Students write and direct ‘The World is Ending’
by Zach Jones
Two local high school students have
taken on the monumental task of writing and directing a full-length play. Jessie
Nowjack and Ben Holland have achieved
their creative aspirations, booking a
two-night performance at Rustic Hills
Country Club in May.
The duo has been busy writing and
directing “The World is Ending” since
forging the idea at the beginning of the
school year.
“We began working on the play late last
fall. (It) was written during this school
year and we made plans to perform it by
the end of the school year. Things have
moved very fast throughout this whole
process,” said Nowjack.
The two came to the theater with different backgrounds but made a successful
effort enlisting the help of local high
school students to fill out their cast of
characters. The group of students operates
as an independent organization with no
formal affiliation to their respective high
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the challenge of the theater world.
“I have not been involved in theater
this directly until now, although I have
done some improv at Bloodview Haunted
House. I have always enjoyed the drama
of plays and musicals. My reason for
involvement in this play was that I love
to write and I enjoy being with people,”
said Nowjack.
Holland is a more experienced playwright and previously penned a musical
called “Magic Jack’s.” His work received
positive response performing in front of
sellout crowds. “The World is Ending” is
his first full-length play.
“I’ve been acting since middle school,
and I’ve always loved theater. Through my
freshman and sophomore year, I acted in
three plays written by another student,
and a big inspiration, Alex Hirz,” said
Holland.
The duo’s own play is a drama with a
hefty helping of comedy mixed in. “The
World is Ending” examines people’s
reaction to their quickly approaching
demise, and the story follows the lives of
four different groups of people and their
response to the news that the world will
end in a few short hours.
“The original idea was to have a series
of one act plays, two or three of them,
and unite them with a similar theme or
idea. Eventually, the idea we landed on
was that in each short play, the world
would be ending. In the end, we decided
it would be more interesting to have the
one acts all interrupt each other. And in
the end, that’s basically what we wrote;
four separate stories about the end,
rotating scene by scene, each offering a
different perspective on the situation,”
said Holland.
The two directors and writers quickly
brought their play to life but experienced
some unexpected creative bumps along
the way.
“I took up an acting role in the play after
one actor had to drop out,” said Nowjack.
“Having Ben direct me was a bit of a
struggle at first but it is not a problem at
all now. We spend a lot of time together
working on the play and it is very enjoyable to work with someone with as much
leadership skill as Ben,” she said.
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Jessie Nowjack and Ben Holland co-wrote
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Nowjack and Holland, hope the play
inspires people, along with entertaining
them. “I hope this play inspires people to
become more active, not necessarily only
in theater but in whatever projects they
would like to take on. I never expected
to be directing a play I helped write during my senior year of high school,” said
Nowjack.
“To me, the biggest goal is to get the
actors, audience, and everyone involved
to walk away from the show happy they
participated, and to have everyone get
something out of it. One of the biggest
ideas Jessie and I set out to get across in
the play was even if something so bad
as the apocalypse was happening, life is
still pretty good if you make the best of
whatever you’re doing. That message of
positive thinking is primarily what we’d
like people to walk away with, in my
opinion. That being said, there’s plenty of
jokes and drama that we hope keeps the
audience entertained too,” said Holland.
The two seniors have plans for the
future that fall inside and outside the
theater realm. Set to graduate this spring,
Nowjack and Holland are attending Kent
State in the fall where they plan to keep
the performing arts part of their collegiate
experience.
“I may act in other plays, although I still
believe I prefer improv. I would strongly
consider writing and directing another
play at Kent State,” said Nowjack. “I have
my future in mind, but for now I am just
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Local triple threat performer is making her way to Broadway
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On Broadway, there is something called
a “triple threat” - a performer who can
sing, dance and act. Broadview Heights
is home to just such a performer, Kayla
Slater. A seventh-grader at Assumption
Academy in Broadview Heights, Slater is
a straight-A student.
She has performed at the State Theatre
at Playhouse Square in “A Christmas
Carol,” and in numerous local plays and
productions. She also has her own CD
and her eye set on Broadway.
“I want to perform on Broadway and
then also move on to movies and television,” Kayla said. “I just love to perform.
One of my idols is Idina Menzel. I had
the opportunity to see her on Broadway in
‘If/Then.’ She was amazing, and I thought
that is what I want to do someday.”
Kayla was 9 years old when she went to a
summer camp where the director noticed
her singing talent.
“I knew she could sing, but I didn’t
think it would get to this so quickly,” her
mom Julie said.
According to Julie, Kayla is determined
to make it to Broadway and into the television and motion picture industry. The
teenager appears to be well on her way.
Last month, the Slaters held a CD
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business attended to support Kayla and
purchase her eight-song CD, entitled
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pop and country songs.
The money raised will offset Kayla’s
travel to New York City. She is scheduled
to perform as part of the A Time to Shine
Youth Cabaret at Stage 72 in New York
City in April and with the This Way to
Broadway workshop and showcase series
in May.
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BBHHS team conquers Academic Challenge
by Kay Kerezy
If you missed the WEWS Academic
Challenge TV show on April 18, the
Brecksville-Broadview Heights High
School team won first place. The team
placed eighth overall in the show’s season,
based on points. The top ten teams of the
season are recognized at a luncheon by
one of the sponsors of the show, Westfield
Insurance.
The team also won the Southwest
Conference, which qualified them for the
regional tournament, held April 18 (after
The Personal Trainers
Spring is in the air!
As the desire for sunshine, warm weather and the
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As the sun starts to stay up longer throughout the
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HARNESS YOUR EXCITEMENT
As the excitement builds for moving your exercise
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on your body.
press time). The top
two teams move on to
the state tournament.
The team’s advisor,
Beth Smith, who was
on her high school
academic team, said
she enjoys being involved with the team
because everyone has M16, V59 BBHHS TEAM CONQUERS
fun. Smith said a try It is not who you know but what you know to be a winning
out was held in the team on Academic Challenge. The BBHHS winning team is
fall for the whole (l-r) team advisor Beth Smith, freshman Frank Zhu, junior
school.
and team captain Emery Dalesio and senior Priya Pookkulam.
“We had about 20
are supportive.
students try out,” Smith said. In addition to focusing on correct answers, the
Throughout the year the team has
teachers looked for balance. “We couldn’t
matches with other high schools in the
have three students that were strong in
Southwest Conference. Dalesio said some
science.”
matches have a specific focus, like pop
culture or movies, and some are general
Three team members are chosen for the
trivia. Some matches are similar to the
TV show along with two alternates.
TV show.
Team captain and junior, Emery Dalesio, in his third year on the team, was an
“The alphabet round is 20 questions
alternate for the TV show two years ago.
and all the answers have one letter in
Dalesio said, “It was a great experience.
common. Category rounds have specific
Being on TV was a lot less stressful than
topics, like American Literature. Then
I thought it would be.”
there are 30 lightening round questions
which are quick, random questions that
He said the taping environment is rego by fast,” he said.
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in the fall and will do another in the
spring.” Smith said. “It’s called a 3-2-1
tournament. We were 19th out of 140
schools nationwide in the fall.”
Since the high school will no longer
be in the Southwest Conference next
year, Smith added, “It will be a different structure for us next year with new
opportunities and different schools to
compete against.” ∞
2015 Ohio KidWind Challenge
M15, V58 BBHHS TEAM CONQUERS
Proving it is all in the family when it
comes to learning and being academically
challenged are 1978 Academic Challenge
Show contestant Tony Dalesio (l) and his
son Emery, a 2015 contestant.
Although the team practices together,
Dalesio said, “A lot is individual because
there’s no way you can have all this knowledge just by practicing; a lot is what you
absorb, what you do personally.”
He said music is a good analogy because
one has to put in time outside of class to
get to a higher level.
Senior Priya Pookkulam joined her junior year. “I’m a little nerdy and thought
it would be the kind of thing I was into.”
she said. “I know a lot of useless, random
information and this makes it useful. Just
being asked questions a lot of people
wouldn’t know the answer to, is fun. It’s
nice knowing that someone cares that I
know that.”
Pookkulam said she was a little surprised
and initially terrified about being on TV.
Friends helped her relax by posting unflattering photos that she thought were
funny.
“Everything becomes a little better when
you can laugh at yourself,” she said.
Pookkulam is undecided about a college
but plans to major in biochemistry.
Frank Zhu, a freshman, said he was
interested as soon as he learned there
was a team. Zhu said the show was, “a
mixture of anxiety and happiness I guess.
Everyone wants their moment on TV and
that was mine.”
He said a week before the February taping they practiced every morning. Zhu
plans on staying with the team because
he said it is fun.
“The thrill of answering questions
that you study for, the thrill of knowing
that little piece of trivia you thought was
insignificant that turns out to be useful,”
he said.
“We’ve also done an online tournament
On Ma rc h 7, Oh io
students participated in
the third annual Ohio
KidWind Challenge at
Cuyahoga Valley Career
Center, in Brecksville.
The KidWind Challenge
is a wind turbine design
competition for middle
and high school students.
Teams of two to five students incorporate engineering and science to build
powerful small-scale wind
turbines. They compete
with other Ohio students
to see which turbine generates the most electricity. M09, V53 2015 OHIO KIDWIND CHALLENGE
Prizes were awarded to BBHHS student Samantha Wank is setting up her turbine
first, second, and third for testing in the wind tunnel at the KidWind Challenge.
place teams in the stock
bronze medal and $25.
generator division for middle school and
high school.
High School: first place: Twinsburg
Turbine from Twinsburg High School,
The following teams won:
advisor Sastry Kasibhatla, gold medal and
Middle school: first place: Super Duper
$75; second place: Hawks from Columbus
Rainbow Unicorners from Gilmour AcadHorizon Science Academy, advisor Nizaemy, advisor Lynne Sojda, gold medal and
mettin Meydan, silver medal and $50.
$75; second place: Black Tornado from
Judges choice award: The Windy City
Brecksville-Broadview Heights Middle
from Brecksville-Broadview Heights
School, advisor Vanessa Russell, silver
Middle School, advisor Vanessa Russell,
medal and $50; third place: Wind Warfirst place spinner medal and $25. ∞
riors from Hawken, advisor Peter Thomas,
Beachball
fundraiser
supports
BBH schools
The ninth annual BBH
schools foundation
fundraiser on March
14 raised over $34,000,
thanks to the support of
volunteers and BBHCSD Superintendant
Scott Prebles (l) and
organizer Sue Sbrocco.
Photo by J. Kananian
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Hilton students jump rope for heart
Hilton Elementary School students
joined the American Heart Association
and students all over the county in February’s Jump Rope for Heart program.
Hilton students participated in a variety
of jump rope activities and learned the
importance of exercising and helping
others. They raised over $6,800 for the
American Heart Association.
Students who led the way included:
Austin Press (Ms. Allar - kindergarten),
$788; Jadyn Brooks (Mrs. Sierleja - first
grade), $450; Kaitlyn Kusevic (Mrs.
Graham - third grade), $250; Grace Hunt
(Miss Knodel - second grade), $250. ∞
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Hilton students are supporting the American Heart Association by raising $6,800 through
a variety of jump rope activities.
Music in our Schools Pancake Breakfast
Serving up hotcakes
at the BBHHS
band, orchestra
and choir boosters Music in our
Schools March 21
pancake breakfast is Jean Pajka
of Brecksville.
Ready, willing
and able to make
a dent in his stack
is Brecksville’s
Kendall Smith.
At the BBHHS band,
orchestra and choir boosters Music in our School
pancake breakfast, Logan
Mroczka of North Royalton is all dressed up and
ready to eat. Over 1,200
people attended and
$10,000 was raised
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St. Basil the Great
CYO High School
Boys Varsity basketball team won the
CYO State Championship March 8 in
Canton. They beat
St. Mary (Avon) after
rallying to overcome
a 10-point deficit in
the final 2:30 of the
game. Final score was
50-46.
St. Basil went undefeated in the regular
season and won the
IWA holiday tournament and the St. M17, V60 ST. BASIL’S BOYS VARSITY
Patrick (West Park) St. Basil boys varsity team members are: Ray Simonetti, Garrett
tournament. Over Patterson, Ian Prindle, Jakob Nypaver, Dan Cody, Mitch Smith,
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competed in the CYO Wessel and Jim Simonetti are coaches and General Manager is
Varsity league this Fr. Kevin Shemuga.
year. Sixteen teams
qualified for the state championship tournament. ∞
Ganley donates to Turf Fund
Alumnus, parent
and business owner
Ken Ganley presented
BBHCSD Superintendent Scot Prebles
and Athletic Director
Dan Kalinsky with a
$10,000 donation for
the synthetic turf replacement project for
the athletic field. The
current artificial turf,
installed in 2007, is
near the end of its
life cycle.
When the turf was
originally purchased M13, V56 GANLEY DONATES TO TURF FUND
the district annually BBHHS alumnus and businessman Ken Ganley (c) supports
set aside savings gen- the turf fund with the $10,000 donation he is giving to (r)
erated by not having BBHCSD Superintendant Scott Prebles as Athletic Director
to maintain a grass Dan Kalinsky looks on.
field. The athletic department also earmarked a portion of its annual revenue for new turf. Kalinsky is
working with teams, support organizations and private individuals and corporations
to raise the remaining funds. ∞
For more information, contact Kalinsky at 440-740-4771 or kalinskyd@bbhcsd.org. ∞
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March 1 – Police responded to a call
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equipped with signals to tell us when something is
wrong – just like your car comes equipped with a
“check oil” light. These signals often come in the
form of pains and aches, as well as many others. It
would be foolish and dangerous to simply put a piece
of masking tape over a car’s check oil light, since this
would only mask the indication of a problem and not
really fix it. But this is precisely what we do when we
take pain medication for our aches and pains. Pain
medications mask the symptoms of pain without really addressing the cause of the pain. Often, our joints
and spinal columns can become misaligned (called a
“subluxation”) and this can cause nerve interference,
where a nerve is actually being pinched or affected by
a bone out of place. When this is the cause of pain or
other symptoms (such as numbness, tingling, stiffness
or weakness in a joint or spinal segment), chiropractic
can help identify the source of your symptoms, and
not just cover them up. Of course, sometimes pain
medication is a necessity – but many times it is not,
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charged a customer, a 48-year-old Brecksville man, with public intoxication and
disorderly conduct.
Police arrested a 34-year-old Brooklyn,
Ohio, man for marijuana possession.
March 5 – Police arrested a 28-year-old
Broadview Heights woman on an outstanding bench warrant with the Rocky
River Police Department.
Akron man for drug abuse and possession
of drug paraphernalia.
March 8 – Police arrested two 19-yearold Akron men and a 19-year-old Fairlawn man for underage possession of
alcohol.
March 10 – Police charged a 26-year-old
Clinton, Ohio man with operating a motor vehicle in a willful or wanton disregard
of safety and failure to comply with order
or signal of police officer.
March 12 – Police arrested a 42-yearold Cleveland man on an outstanding
bench warrant with the Brooklyn Police
Department.
Bedford Heights man on an outstanding
warrant with the Walton Hills Police
Department.
March 21 – Police charged a 48-yearold Cleveland man with driving under
suspension and arrested him on an outstanding bench warrant with the Parma
Heights Police Department.
March 24 – A woman notified police
that the stop sign at the intersection of
Hillsdale and Parkview roads had been
damaged.
March 29 – Police cited a 54-year-old
Northfield man for failure to control,
weaving course and operating a vehicle
under the influence of alcohol. ∞
Sign up to be notified about local emergencies
by Nancy Hudec
Getting up-to-date information on
local weather events and emergency
warnings is just a few keystrokes away.
CodeRED is an emergency warning
system that sends notice of emergency
situations and critical community alerts
to mobile phones. The service is available
to all residents and businesses through
the city website.
“CodeRED has been available for about
five years and is what we consider another
tool in our emergency response toolbox,”
said Brecksville Fire Chief Ed Egut. “All
residents need to do is go online to the
city website, click on CodeRED and
sign up.”
Sign-up entails entering an address,
name, email address and phone number.
Users can specify the types of alerts they
want to receive, such as emergency notifications, general notification and severe
weather warnings. Severe weather alerts
will be sent via mobile telephone or landline for tornadoes, severe thunderstorms
and/or flash floods.
CodeRED sends alerts for emergency
situations including weather warnings,
evacuation notices, bio-terrorism alerts,
boil water notices and missing child
reports. Egut said emergency situations,
like recent water main breaks, are also
included in the notification system.
“We used CodeRED when we had a gas
line problem and had to shut off natural
gas to some residents,” said Egut. “Some
of our snowbirds that received the alert
in Florida were then able to contact their
children to meet with the gas company
to relight pilot lights.”
Although Amber and emergency alerts
can be sent via mobile phone by turning
on government alerts in the phone’s settings, CodeRED alerts are more specific
to the local area.
“One of the best features is that this
system will isolate weather and community emergency alerts to individual
neighborhoods and even streets,” said
Egut. “That way the resident can get
specific information, not just a county-or
city-wide alert.”
CodeRED also takes the guesswork out
of when to set off city sirens in a possible
weather emergency.
“It also cuts down on the number of
times the sirens are needlessly set off.
Years ago we would have to watch weather
and storm systems on TV to decide the
best time to alert residents via the siren.
This takes the guess work out of the
emergency alert and is more accurate,”
he added.
As accurate as CodeRED is, the city still
tests the system twice a year.
“In the spring and the fall we run tests,
just to make sure everything is operational and the warning system is in full
working order,” he added. “Tests also
provide an opportunity for those who
move away from the area, to remove their
information from the system.” ∞
From
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expertS
Look Forward to Meeting “You”
by Eric Schaefer, MPT Manager,
Broadview Heights
Have you ever heard the saying: “Yesterday
is history, tomorrow is a
mystery and today is a
gift, that is why they call
it the present?” Think
about this simple quote,
read deeper into it. Yesterday is history; the
“you” that lived yesterday is a different “you”
that lives today. The
“you” that is here today
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makes the decisions for
the “you” that will live tomorrow. Although
tomorrow is a mystery, you can set the background story. You have the power to ensure
that the “you” of today is proud of who you
were yesterday and who you will be tomorrow.
Yesterday is history. What if you could go
back and talk to the old you from one day
ago, one year ago or even 10 years ago.
What would you say? What advice would you
give? The past is when you made decisions
that were going to affect you in the future,
today. You might want to warn yourself about
that boy or girl that broke your heart in junior
high. Or, perhaps, you will caution yourself
to eat healthy and exercise regularly instead
of spending your college years munching on
cheesy-poofs and playing Pac-Man. The point
is many of us don’t think about how our health
and fitness habits of yesterday affect who we
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Speaking of the “you” of today…perhaps
the most important you there is. Who you
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Warm Weather?
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It seems like a couple of weeks this
past March felt as if it were January. The
weather usually balances out and that
might mean going from using your furnace
right into using your air conditioning. If this
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Ohio weather can change instantly from
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with cool air coming out of the registers.
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Your air conditioner could probably use
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by Georgann A. Poulos, M.D.
Spring is finally here and it is important to remember to practice sun safety. One in five Americans will
develop skin cancer during his or her lifetime. Excessive sun exposure is the most
preventable risk factor for skin cancer.
Ultraviolet Radiation: Sunlight consists of two types of harmful ultraviolet (UV)
rays that reach the earth – UVA and UVB.
UVA rays can prematurely age your skin,
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skin cancer.
Protecting Your Skin: The sun’s rays are strongest between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.; therefore, you should seek shade
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Apply a broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen with a
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Winter is behind us and we are all ready to get out of the
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rainbow often represented as a messenger
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are often different colors. Iris can be all colors except “fire engine” red. Consequently
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Germanica, or German iris, has an uncertain origin, but is thought to be the “father”
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to frost). They also may have a musky
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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
6624 Public Square (west off Brecksville Road),
216-524-6307, ipcusa.org. Worship for all ages:
10:30 a.m. Sunday school for children, preschool6th grade, after Children’s Chat to 11:30 a.m. We
are family-centered; community-concerned;
focused on faith, outreach, world needs.
ipc_6624@att.net.
Triune Lutheran Church
4810 W. Mill Rd., Broadview Hts., 440-526-3676.
email: triune948@sbcglobal.net. Saturday Contemporary Service 5 p.m. Sunday
Worship 11 a.m. Pastor Jane Denison. Come
learn, renew & rejuvenate in Christian worship. Wheelchair accessible. Hall for rent.
We Welcome – We Worship – We Witness.
St. Joseph Byzantine Catholic Church
8111 Brecksville Rd., Brecksville. 440-526-1818.
Fr. Bruce Riebe. Prayer line 440-526-6464.
www.stjoebyz.com. Liturgy: 4 p.m. Saturday,
10:30 a.m. Sunday (June-August 10 a.m.) Wheelchair
accessible. “Living the Word of Christ Together.”
Richfield Community Foursquare
Church
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.
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.
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
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Christ the Redeemer Lutheran Church
9201 Brecksville Rd., Brecksville, 440-526-2303,
crlcbrecksville.org. Randy O’Donnell, pastor.
Services: Sunday, 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., May
3-17: summer worship times change on May 24,
with services at 8 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Communion
served at each service. Wheelchair accessible.
Children welcome in worship. Children’s room/
nursery available at second service only. Christian
education at 9:15 a.m. for all ages through May 17.
Brecksville United Methodist Church
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.
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CEMETERY
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FUNERAL HOME
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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
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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.
MARK'S LAWN CARE
330-523-9449
Mowing, timming and edging.
Commercial equipment.
Eagle Scout saving for college.
mark353formula@gmail.com
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.
INDEPENDENCE PLUMBING - 6485 Brecksville Rd.
BRECKSVILLE PLUMBING & SEWER
Father-Daughter Team. You call... we come. 40 years exp.
License #28039. 216-789-7544 or perfectbathrooms@
gmail.com; www.independenceplumbing.net.
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.
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
WINDOWS/DOORS
WEATHERSEAL
Windows, Doors, Siding, Roofing.
High quality, low prices.
Windows starting at $159 installed.
330-920-4494
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.
To Place a Listing in the Service Directory
Call 330-659-0303
Running out of space?
Need to un-clutter a room or garage?
We’re here for all your storage needs!
SNOW PLOWING
STEVE'S SNOW PLOWING SERVICE
Residential and commercial. Very dependable service.
Local resident for 30 years.
216-376-6676, 440-666-4107.
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.
Rent Today and Get Up to Two Months Rent FREE!
On selected units. Call for details. *Restrictions apply
TREE SERVICE
BECKLER’S TREE CARE
Removal, Planting, Stumps, Trimming,
Cabling, Firewood, Deep Root Feed/
Fertilizing. Insured. Free estimates.
440-878-0384
• Fully-fenced & gated facility
RICE'S TREE SERVICE
Tree removal & trimming,
Brush chipping, stumps.
Since 1990, fully Insured.
Free estimates. 440-582-7669
• Overhead door access
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
• Deliveries accepted
• 24-hour video surveillance
• Climate-controlled available
• Units ranging in size from
5’x 5’ to 14’ x 42’
on select units
• Outdoor storage available
New Climate
Controlled Building!
NOW LEASING
Sizes up to 14’x42’
Call For More Information
• Online payment option
BROADVIEW HEIGHTS
2001 Towpath Road 440.740.0408
manager@spaceplacestorage.net
www.SpacePlaceStorage.net
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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
Year ’round service!
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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: Fig trees, potted or will dig. Avocados,
Chinese dates, succulents, elephant garlic. Make
offers. Riverview Road. 440-526-7149.
For Sale: Decorative glass screen, one of a kind in
its uniqueness. A must-see to appreciate, $1,100.
For information please call: 216-633-1194.
For Sale: Ethan Allen maple bedroom, 2 twin beds,
dresser, night stand/glass top. Excellent condition,
can e-mail pics. $700. 440-526-9561. Brecksville.
For Sale: Amish-made, solid oak 3-door TV/
entertainment center. 64x26x51, fits 37" TV. Four
shelves right with beveled glass door, $425. 440237-2133.
For Sale: Brown eggs. We have happy, healthy
chickens, eating non-GMO chicken feed. $4/
dozen. Self serve. 7860 Brandywine Rd., Northfield Center.
For Sale: Designer swim suits, some slim panels,
size 12, $10. Knit pedal pushers, many colors,
medium, $8. All gently worn. 330-659-9579.
For Sale: Pride TSS300 power wheelchair (four
years old) with ramp, $1,200. Everything works,
(value $6,700 new). Call: 216-328-9676.
For Sale: Never used 42-inch granite vanity top,
1970s Fisher Price and Tonka Toys. Reasonable
offers, please. Broadview Heights. 440-230-1537.
For Sale: Brand new Pella entry door, fiberglass,
36"x80" R.H. Dbl. glass, white. $350. 216-2808420.
For Sale: Yellow floral print couch, loveseat,
$200. Two-piece bookcase, top: glass doors.
Two-piece entertainment center, etagere, more.
440-838-5552.
For Sale: Like new 2008 Suzuki Boulevard
Advertisers Inside this Issue
Advanced Health & Wellness Center................................ 15
Andy’s Auto Body............................................................ 56
Approved Plumbing........................................................ 24
Aqua Clear.................................................................. S 24
Aspen Landscaping.......................................................... 37
Assumption Academy...................................................... 44
Balzano, Laura, Atty...................................................... 51
Bees Soccer Academy....................................................... 17
Bella Toccare................................................................... 40
Bilski, Thomas M. DDS.......................... Inside Front Cover
Brecksville Community Chorus ......................................... 3
Brecksville Dermatology.................................................. 49
Brecksville Massage & Wellness........................................ 25
Brecksville Plumbing....................................................... 26
Broadview Heating......................................................... 48
Broadview Mini Storage................................................. 15
Brooklyn Hts. Cemetery Association................................ 12
Caterina’s Fine Jewelry and Gifts..................................... 51
Center for the Healing Arts.......................... 39, Back Cover
Chippewa Place................................................................ 3
Coldwell Banker Hunter Realty/DiBiase.......................... 41
Coloma, Arlene J. DDS MS............................................ 49
Constantine’s Garden Center............................................. 5
Covenant Books & Gifts.................................................. 54
Creekside Restaurant....................................................... 32
Davide Cotugno Executive Tailors................................... 34
Dermatology Partners..................................................... 36
Empaco Equipment......................................................... 52
Especially 4 Paws............................................................ 54
Evergreen Cleaners.......................................................... 36
Firehouse Cleaning Services............................................... 7
Fitness Together of Brecksville............. 42, Inside Back Cover
Freedom Design Kitchen & Bath..................................... 30
Future Directions............................................................ 38
Haely Family Chiropractic.............................................. 46
Halpert, Jeffrey A. DPM................................................. 17
Harding, David A. DPM................................................ 13
Howard Hanna/Brecksville............................................. 19
Huntington Learning Center........................................... 28
Independence Coin & Collectibles, LLC........................... 45
Jeff’s Computer Consulting.............................................. 38
Jennings Center for Older Adults..................................... 39
JJ’s Window Cleaning..................................................... 55
Keller Williams/Weseloh.................................................. 14
Kern Landscaping........................................................... 24
Klassic Custom Decks...................................................... 42
Kozlowski, Mark DDS.................................................... 18
Land Creations Landscaping........................................... 21
Larsen Lumber & Supply Co........................................... 26
Lisco Heating & Cooling................................................. 25
Luce, Smith & Scott, Inc................................................. 52
Merrill Lynch-Cunningham............................................ 16
My Personal Trainer........................................................ 47
North Coast Jet Clean Collision Center............................ 45
North Royalton Animal Hospital..................................... 33
North Shore Landscape................................................... 34
Petroff, Heather J. DDS..................................... Back Cover
Pleasant Valley Shopping Center...................................... 35
Precision Corporation............................................... 22, 23
RE/MAX Crossroads........................................... Back Cover
Re/Max Trinity............................................................... 27
Re/Max/Wiegand............................................................ 20
Rehab Professionals......................................................... 50
Rice’s Landscaping........................................................ S 23
Richfield Auto Center........................................................ 4
Royal Victorian Garden.................................................. 10
Russell Realty/Hiles......................................................... 28
S.C. Thomas & Associates, CPA......................................... 9
Sal’s Landscaping.............................................................. 7
Sasak Landscaping.......................................................... 53
ScripType Publishing, Inc. .............................................. 40
Space Place .................................................................... 55
Stouffer Realty/Stanley...................................................... 2
Sweet & Simple Lawn Care............................................. 29
Three Z Inc..................................................................... 16
Tinker’s Creek Tavern.................................................. S 24
Triune Lutheran Church................................................. 13
Village Auto Body........................................................... 32
Vodrazka Funeral Home................................................. 53
Wehrenberg, Patricia (Jack Matia Honda)....................... 11
West Side Roofing............................................................ 18
Yours Truly Restaurant...................................................... 6
S50 800cc motorcycle. 4,500 miles. Backrest,
windshield and leather handlebar bag. $3,500.
440-391-9829.
For Sale: Jenn-Air stainless steel grill with rotisserie, natural gas. Free standing with wheels or
can be used in an island. $125. 330-659-4059.
For Sale: Four office desks, cherry veneer, good
condition, $250 each or make offer. Call: 216-5381920 or 440-838-1958.
For Sale: Anique Beals drop-leaf table w/two
leaves and pads, extended 54"x72", $125. Rosewood tea cart, $35. Call: 440-230-9424.
For Sale: Meat slicer, never used 10"/250mm
blade carbon steel, hard chromed, 115 volts,
OMCAN/Italy, cycles 60HP exceptional cutting/
durability. $350. Call: 216-941-4949.
Giant Garage Sale: May 28-30. Antiques, vintage
marionettes, Shopsmith, chairs, Chandler school
desks, more. 8341 Glen Oad Dr., Broadview
Heights.
For Sale: Newby & Evans Parlor Grand Piano, circa
1890; stove, American Stove Co., green/cream,
both need restored, best offer, 440-317-0122.
Free: Horse manure for your garden. Will load
truck. Organic brown eggs for sale. Richfield
330-659-4748.
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: Top dollar paid for new, unopened, unexpired diabetic testing strips. Call: 440-223-5507
for a free quote.
Wanted: Old car or truck, 1923-1987. Call: 330523-0154.
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: Watch restorer buying watchmaker tools,
watch parts, watch books, complete watches or
collections. No quartz watches or fakes. Paying
cash. 330-416-0336.
Wanted: Brecksville collector buying antiques, collectibles, decor, one piece or entire basmt/attic, top
prices paid, clear the clutter. Frank: 216-403-5884.
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.
Real Estate
& Employment
Help Wanted: Part-time preschool teacher/assistant needed for 2015-16 school
year. Degree preferred. Send resume to
4340 W. Streetsboro Rd., Richfield, or call
330-659-4288.
Unclassified ads must be prepaid. They
should be received by the 5th of the
month at the Brecksville Magazine,
4300 Streetsboro Rd., Richfield, OH
44286. Include 50¢ per word.
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a Community of the Western Reserve
4300 Streetsboro Rd. Richfield, Ohio 44286
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MY LISTINGS SELL!
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YOUR HOME SOLD!
YVONNE
HIGHLEY
ABR, CRP, CRS, CLHMS, SFR
Broker Associate
Mobile or Text:
216-390-2082
yvonne@thehighleyrecommendedteam.com
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TREATING CHRONIC CONDITIONS WITHOUT PRESCRIPTION DRUGS.
330-659-2355
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy • Indigo Biofeedback • Far Infrared Sauna • Migun Bed
Vibration Therapy • Counseling • Massage Therapy • Reflexology • Reiki
$589,985
FOREST RIDGE! Stunning colonial on scenic 2+ acre lot,
2-story foyer with turned staircase flanked by formal living
room and dining rooms. Sunken family room with floor-toceiling stone fireplace with gas logs. Huge gourmet kitchen
with granite counters, center island & walk-in pantry. Spacious master bedroom with coffered ceiling and glamour
bath. Three additional large bedrooms, including one with
a private bath. Lower level with a finished rec room, office and full bath. 3 car garage, a brick paver patio & deck.
Home is perfect for indoor and outdoor entertainment!
Award-winning Revere Schools.
3993 Broadview rd. richfield oh, 44286
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