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Wickliffe, Ohio - The Gateway to Lake County
Volume 32, Issue 1
February 2016
CITY INCOME TAX CHANGES Finish Line Car Wash
By Martin J. Germ
Director of Finance
Though many of you may feel like you just
filed your 2014 tax returns, the 2015 tax filing
season is already under way. Let me begin by
apologizing to all of you who are adverse to
change because we are transitioning to a new
way of preparing and filing City of Wickliffe
income tax returns. The changes will result in
some cost savings for the City and will make
the whole filing process simpler for most
residents.
Effective immediately, the City Tax
Department will no longer send out annual
tax return forms through the U.S. Mail unless
requested by the taxpayer. Forms are available
on the City of Wickliffe website as they have
been for several years. What is different this
year is the income tax form is now fillable,
which means you (or your tax preparer) can
type your W-2 information into the form and
your refund or balance due will automatically
calculate. You can then print a copy of the
completed return, sign it, and mail the form
along with required attachments to the City
Tax Department. Please note, the form cannot
be e-filed. Those who do not have access to
a computer or an internet connection can call
the Tax Department or stop by in person to
request a form.
The changes do not end there. Pursuant to
the passage of Amended Substitute House Bill
5 in December of 2014, the Ohio State Legislature adopted numerous changes to Ohio
Revised Code, Chapter 718, Municipal Income Tax. All municipalities within the State
of Ohio are required by law to amend their tax
codes to comply with the new State mandates.
These provisions are effective January 1,
2016 and apply to all tax years beginning on
or after January 1, 2016. Some of the new or
amended provisions will affect businesses
while others will affect individuals. Individual
filers will not experience most of the changes
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until the 2016 filing season, however those
who are required to file estimated payments
will see changes when they file their 2015 tax
return in April of 2016. As a result of the new
legislation, any taxpayer who estimates they
will have a balance due of $200 or more at the
end of 2016 is mandated to make quarterly
estimated payments beginning on April 18,
2016. Once again, after entering your estimated income and withholding tax, the fillable
tax form available on the City website will
calculate the estimated payment due.
There are numerous changes that will affect returns for tax year 2016 and moving forward. Some will impact individual taxpayers,
but more of the changes will affect business
filers who have employees. These changes
are enumerated on the Tax Department web
page under a section titled “Effective January
1, 2016”. The topics addressed are estimated
taxes, withholding changes, penalties and
interest, and taxpayers’ rights. Once again,
anyone who does not have internet access can
contact the City Tax Department to request a
hard copy of these documents.
Also moving forward, we will soon have
two income tax chapters in our City Administrative Code. Chapter 193 will apply to all tax
years prior to 2016, while Chapter 194 will
apply to tax years 2016 and beyond. Chapter
194 was adopted by City Council on December 21, 2015 in order for our city to be in compliance with the new State-mandated municipal income tax guidelines that are now a part
of Ohio Revised Code, Chapter 718, effective
with tax returns due for tax years beginning
January 1, 2016 and after.
If you find any of this confusing, you are
not alone. It has taken many attorneys and tax
experts to interpret the new legislation. Tax
administrators and tax preparers have attended
numerous seminars in an effort to understand
the new mandates. We have posted information on our website, www.cityofwickliffe.
com. But, if you still have questions regarding
how all of this affects you and your tax return,
please feel free to call the Tax Department or
stop in for assistance. Our telephone number
is 440-943-7180. Our office hours are 8 a.m.
until 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
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Saturday,
March 19 at
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All are invited to attend the
STATE OF CITY / STATE
OF SCHOOLS MEETING
Wednesday, April 6 - 7:00 p.m.
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Wickliffe Night
with the
Captains!
August 8th
Joseph B. Varcelli, owner of
Finish Line Car Wash (FLCW)
located at 29103 Euclid Avenue, always had an interest in
business. At the age of 19, Joe
was the owner of a car wash
in Lyndhurst, Ohio, becoming
knowledgeable and well rounded in the car wash business.
Regularly visiting Wickliffe,
Joe was very aware of the old
car wash property and made it
a life goal to one day own and
operate the car wash. Once the
opportunity presented itself,
Joe was very excited to have
the chance to own another car
wash, especially in a city he had
grown to love over the years.
Joe established Finish Line Car Wash, a
family owned and operated business, in 2002.
Joe’s son, Joshua D. Varcelli, was introduced
to the business and was educated on managing
a car wash. Both Joe and Josh made it their
top priority to provide exceptional customer
service; flexible availability; and ensuring the
all at
customer received an excellent result —
an affordable rate. Improvement throughout
the years helped increase customer satisfaction and public awareness; however, in 2008,
recession struck and FLCW felt the misfortune, as did other small, family-owned and
operated businesses. FLCW trudged through
the recession and made it through, dedicating
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Wickliffe Winterfest
Hayride with Skipper. See more Winterfest photos on page 2.
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Wickliffe Connection
Carbon Monoxide (CO) Safety
by Tony Zorko
Firefighter/Paramedic
With cold weather upon us, its time for home heating season. Here are some things to know
about Carbon Monoxide (CO) that can be useful in keeping you and your family safe. Carbon
Monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless gas produced when certain fuels burn like natural gas,
gasoline, propane, and kerosene. They can
release CO when the fuel does not burn completely.
Many items found around homes produce
CO. These include natural gas-burning appliances like furnaces, laundry dryers, hot water
heaters, and ovens. Examples of gasoline-fueled
machines are automobiles, generators, and snow
blowers. Barbecue grills produce CO from propane. Space heaters typically burn kerosene, creating CO.
Although there are many household items that produce CO, don’t get nervous. As long
as they are well maintained and ventilated they’re safe to use. Furnaces should be regularly
cleaned and serviced by qualified technicians. Vents for dryers and hot water tanks should
be unobstructed allowing gas to exhaust. Ovens should be kept clean; never use them to heat
your home. Automobiles, generators, and snow blowers should be run outside your garage. CO
produced can enter your home even if the garage door is open. Grills should always be operated
outside the garage, and kerosene heaters should be ventilated allowing CO to escape.
CO is hazardous because it displaces oxygen that combines with hemoglobin in blood circulating around the body. CO has an affinity for hemoglobin approximately 200 times greater
than oxygen. This means if given a choice, your blood would prefer to transport poisonous CO
rather than oxygen. And it’s this circulating poison that can harm or kill.
CO is measured in parts per million (PPM). Think of a million red marbles. Since 9 PPM
is considered an unsafe level, only 9 marbles need be green for a CO problem to exist. If more
CO is present, the danger increases.
Because of this hazard, we need CO detectors. Install them near sleeping areas. They are
intended to wake you in the event of an emergency. Two types of detectors are available. One
is powered by electricity, often with a readable display and battery back-up; the other by batteries alone. Both need regular testing and maintenance. Test your alarm weekly to assure it works
properly. Change your CO detector’s batteries twice annually. Detectors can be purchased at
most retail and hardware stores; look for the Underwriter Laboratory (UL) label. Their lifetimes
vary, but are typically recommended for replacement every 5-10 years.
Detectors make two sounds. An occasional chirp indicates “low battery” with a display of
“lb” but a continuous alarm warns of danger. If the detector alarms, not “low battery chirps,”
attempt to silence it, move to fresh air, and call 911. We will check CO levels, identify causes,
shut down sources, and treat or transport anyone feeling ill. Symptoms of CO poisoning mimic
that of flu, but if you’re ill with an alarming detector, it might be CO.
CAR WASH
their future of the business to serving the public that had so welcomingly accepted them.
Over the past few years, Joe and Josh
have improved FLCW. Numerous aesthetic
improvements were made to make the car
wash ride an enjoyable one, such as informative signage; a vibrant light show throughout
the length of a car wash; and colorful car wash
solvents. Upgrading and refining car wash
elements such as hot Carnauba Wax; Turbo
Falls; Triple Foam Polish; as well as, topof-line wheel cleaner machine and tire shine
applicator have also been implemented.
Most recently, FLCW has improved their
sales equipment to a world-renowned system
known as Innovative Control Systems (ICS)
— a state of the art car wash system. Top-ofline technology allows the customer to have a
simple, user-friendly, and efficient experience
at FLCW. With this new system, customers
have the capability to join an unlimited wash
club. For a small, once-a-month fee, members
receive unlimited car washes and vacuum use.
Different options of club memberships are
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Thank You, Voters
I would first like to thank the residents for
their support last November for the passage
of the Charter change. This affirmative vote
helps greatly with the financial challenges facing us and stabilizes the budget and services
that our residents have come to rely on.
As we enter 2016, two retirements will
be taking place early this year. Al Bearer, a
mechanic, and John Rongyos, a laborer, will be
retiring from the Service Department in the first
quarter of the year. Also, in our Police Department, Terry Coates retired at the end of 2015.
These three individuals had a combined total of
100 years of service. We wish them all the best
and many years of enjoyment in their retirement.
So far this season, we have been experiencing a very mild winter. The City has certainly
benefited from this mild weather with a minimum use of salt and man hours.
One thing we have not been able to avoid
is power outages as it relates to bad weather.
Several administrators and I recently had the
opportunity to tour the First Energy communications center in Brecksville, Ohio and
attend a very educational seminar that gave
great insight on how they are prepared to
handle power outages in emergency situations
and weather incidents. Power outages occur
in several ways that include lightning strikes,
winter storms, high wind, and many times,
animals such as raccoons and squirrels.
The best and fastest way to report a power
outage is to call First Energy and report the
outage.
• The toll-free Outage Reporting number is
1-888-LIGHTSS (1-888-544-4877).
• Although they may already be aware
of the outage your information will help in
isolating the area of the outage and eventually
bringing power back.
• Do not assume that someone else has
called or that First Energy or the City knows
about it already.
• Do not call the Police or Fire Departments. This will only delay getting the power
back on and they are going to instruct you to
call First Energy anyway.
• If you see a line that is down or something burning, call the Fire Department immediately. Do not go near the line.
• Be ready just in case. Have a flashlight
ready with fresh batteries. Have extra blankets
or sleeping bag handy. Have bottled water and
food that does not require cooking on hand. A
battery-operated radio, again with fresh batteries, is also recommended.
• If you have special life supporting equipment needs that would be affected by a service
interruption, please contact First Energy Customer Service at (1-800-589-3101) and ask
about their Critical Customer Care Program.
In a widespread extended outage, the City will
open the Community/Senior Center as a warming/cooling site if needed. The Center is powered
by an emergency generator for these instances.
As always, if you have any questions or
concerns that I may be able to help you with,
please feel free to give me a call at 440-9437103 or email at wmargalis@cityofwickliffe.
com. Also note that my ‘Mayor’s Corner’ may
be viewed on Time Warner Channel 12; AT&T
U-verse; or the City website www.cityofwickliffe.com at your convenience, to hear the latest
of what is happening in the City.
Wickliffe Winterfest
available for customers with different needs,
ensuring that everyone has the opportunity
to always have a clean car. Finish Line Car
Wash is extremely excited to be the first in the
area to present this newest and most economical system.
Finish Line Car Wash, located at 29103
Euclid Avenue in Wickliffe, is open Monday
through Friday 8 am-7 pm; Saturday 8 am-6
pm; and Sunday 9 am-5 pm. Phone 440-9431557. Website: www.finishline.biz.
Thirty-two years of providing good news
to the residents and businesses in the
City of Wickliffe, Ohio.
Chilli Contest Judges – Mayor Bill
Margalis, Superintendent Joe Spiccia
and Head Football Coach Marce
Porcello.
Executive Editor: Mayor William A. Margalis
Advertising Manager: Loretta Dakes
Assistant Editor: Susan M. Iafelice
The Wickliffe Connection is published
quarterly and is mailed to Wickliffe residents
and businesses. Editorial rights reserved. The
Wickliffe Connection is not responsible for
advertising content.
The Wickliffe Connection is available at
www.cityofwickliffe.com.
City of Wickliffe - 28730 Ridge Rd.
Wickliffe, OH 44092 - 440.943.7105
Contact us via email:
editorial@cityofwickliffe.com
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Mayor
William A.
Margalis
February 2016 • Wickliffe Connection
Chili Contest Winner –
James Windorf.
Wickliffe Connection
Looking Ahead In 2016
Wickliffe’s Bicentennial 2017
This year marks the midway point for all
members of Council and the Mayor. Our current four-year term began on January 1, 2014
and will end on December 31, 2017.
As the Wickliffe Connection hits mailboxes, Council and the Mayor will be discussing
the 2016 budget, which will once again prove
difficult to balance considering the many
financial issues facing the city. Those issues
include:
Contract negotiations with all of our
unions.
The continued uncertainty surrounding
ABB – if they will move out of the city or
relocate to a new building within our borders
– their status remained unknown when this
article was written in early January.
How to best utilize the money residents
voted to move out of our capital improvement
fund and into the general fund.
These will all be factors when determining the 2016 budget, along with a number of
smaller items. Besides the budget, I want to
give an update on an upcoming meeting and a
road project.
As I have previously written here, our
Bicentennial is in 2017. Now is the time
to begin our planning. I have formed the
Wickliffe Bicentennial Committee. Calling all
movers and shakers in our community! We
will need sub-committees to assist with booking entertainment, contacting sponsors, and
recruiting volunteers. We would like to have
a representative from all organizations within
our City. This will be a City-wide celebration! This could be a two- or three-day event.
It may be held the weekend just prior to the
Fourth of July in 2017. We will be asking for
many volunteers on those days to assist with
the festivities. What are your ideas? What type
of entertainment should we have? Might there
be a parade?
The first meeting is being planned for
Council
at Large
Matthew
Jaworski
access the criteria and find out how much it
will cost to implement.
We hope that on February 29, the FRA can
answer the questions raised and help determine if a Quiet Zone is feasible in Wickliffe.
If the City can implement a Quiet Zone,
then our community will be much quieter –
although not completely whistle free. The
railroad tracks on East 305th Street are in
Willowick, meaning Willowick would have
create a Quiet Zone in order to silence the
train whistles that can be heard at all hours of
the day and night in our communities.
Council
President
David J.
Krych
March or April 2016 and then once a month
thereafter. If you’d like to be a member of
the committee or if you have ideas to share,
please contact me: dkrych@cityofwickliffe.
com.
Residential Summer Sprinkling Program
Deadline April 30, 2016
The City of Wickliffe has authorized a pro- ter Department for all the water used.
gram for eligible homeowners, which could
Residents are eligible who own and occupy
Railroad Quiet Zones
reduce the costs paid for sewer charges each
one-, two-, three- or four-family homes in the
On February 29 at 7 p.m. at City Hall, Council
year during the months of May through SepCity and use more water during the sumGrand Boulevard
and the Mayor will meet with an official from
tember. With your water bill, you are charged mer months for sprinkling or other seasonal
Work on Grand Boulevard is scheduled to
the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to
uses. A one-time administrative fee of $20.00
continue through January, weather permitting, sewer fees that are based on your total use of
discuss Railroad Quiet Zones. This meeting
(check or money order payable to City of
as construction crews continue to connect wa- water. With the Residential Summer Sprinis open to the public. The topic of Railroad
Wickliffe) must be submitted with the comterlines and make several sewer repairs. Once kling Program, if you use more water during
Quiet Zones was brought up, placed into a
pleted application below.
this work is complete, the project will tempo- the summer months for sprinkling and other
committee, and discussed. The committee
rarily shut down until the end of March. While seasonal usage, your summer water bill will
meeting raised many questions about the issue
reflect sewer charges based on the amount of
Please note: Applications must be
the project is shutdown during this winter
and Council requested more information from
water you used during the winter. You may
submitted by April 30, 2016 to qualify. If
break, we plan to reopen Grand Boulevard to
the City Engineer.
you have previously applied for the Summer
two-way traffic. At the end of March, weather estimate your savings by comparing your
For those who are unaware, a Quiet Zone
summer water usage to the past winter water
Sprinkling Program, you do not need to reappermitting, construction crews will begin
is a designated stretch of railroad where
replacing the pavement along the south side of usage. This program applies to sewer charges ply. Once you are on the program, you are
locomotives are prohibited from blowing
only. You still must pay the Lake County Waautomatically renewed every year.
the street. When this occurs, traffic will once
their whistles, with the exception of some
again be reduced to one way.
kind of emergency. In order to qualify for this
Residents can contact me at
RESIDENTIAL SUMMER SPRINKLING PROGRAM APPLICATION
designation, a municipality must meet a list of
mjaworski@cityofwickliffe.com
certain criteria. Currently, the City is trying to
or by phone at 440.815.1819.
Homeowners Name_____________________________________________________________
Tim Williams
Volunteer
of the Year
Tim Williams is
presented the
2015 Volunteer of
the Year award
by Patricia Fowler,
KWB Program
Director, at the
Annual Awards
Program.
Address_________________________________________________________________________
Telephone______________________________________________________________________
Circle type of residence: Single family Two family Three Family Four Family
Lake County Water Department Account Number as printed on water bill.
I hereby certify that I own and occupy this property and I further declare that under
penalty of law, the information provided by me in this application is the truth to the
best of my knowledge and belief.
Homeowner’s Signature_________________________________ Date___________________
CHECK PAYABLE & RETURNED TO:
City of Wickliffe – 28730 Ridge Road – Wickliffe, OH 44092
ATTN: Summer Sprinkling Program
Albanese Inc.
440-944-3038
LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION
Step Installation • Step Repair
Concrete Work
Transportation Options for Lake County Seniors
PATIOS
Brick, Pavers, Stone, Stamp Concrete
RETAINING WALLS
UNILOCK, VERSA-LOCK
Complete Tree
Removal & Trimming
Hop On...We’ll Drive.
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1-888-LAKETRAN
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Friends of the
440-944-6010
Contact Persons: Co-Presidents,
Barb Powell and Lois Sherlock
Friends raise funds that
sponsor many Library programs
Friends of
Wickliffe Public Library Friends raise funds that sponsor many
library programs. Co-Presidents, Barb Powell
and Lois Sherlock 440-944-6010.
Join Friends! Membership rates:
Individual $8; Seniors $5; Family $12.
The next meeting is March 15 at 5:15 p.m. Friends of the Library are once again
accepting donations of gently used books,
CDs, and DVDs.
Do you have a collection of items you
would like to show off? The library has
display cases waiting for you! Call Kay for
availability at 440-944-6010.
Online Resources
From Your Library
Wickliffe Public Library offers several
online resources. Through our partnership
with Clevnet, the Library has access to many
items. All you need is a library card to check
them out. Overdrive eBooks and audiobooks
(21-day loans); streaming videos (7-day
loans); and magazines. You may check out a
total of 20 items at any one time.
Hoopla streaming video (3-day loans);
music (7-day loans); and audiobooks and
eBooks (21-day loans). You may borrow
a total of 10 items a month. NextReads is an online e-Newsletter that
delivers reading recommendations based on
your reading interests. You can choose from
26 different newsletters covering bestsellers,
mysteries, biographies, etc. Freegal is a service allowing patrons to
download up to five free songs a week. Simply go to Freegal on our website, enter your
library card number, search the music catalog,
Mission Statement
The Wickliffe Public Library serves
all people, addresses informational
needs, and provides opportunities
for lifelong learning.
and download! All you need is a device and
an internet connection. Now, you can even
use the Freegal Apple or Android app to
download your free songs from anywhere! Please see our website www.wickliffepl.
org or speak to a Reference Librarian for more
information.
HOMEBOUND SERVICE
If you are elderly or disabled at home,
either temporarily or permanently, we can
help. Whether you prefer fiction or nonfiction, we will try to fill your request. Just
call the library to begin your service. There is
no charge for this service. We will bring you
books (regular, large print or paperback). Or if
you prefer, we can bring audio books. Movies
are available in DVD and Blu-Ray formats.
Our new meeting room addition is receiving lots of use from community groups and we
are busy hosting exciting library programs too. If your community group is interested in
reserving one of our new meeting rooms please see our website for our policy/form or call
the library for more information. We are excited to serve our community and believe that
every day is filled with opportunities to explore, experience, and expand our horizons. We are happy to offer new Curbside Service at the Wickliffe Public Library Monday to
Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Simply call us ahead of time to schedule a pick-up of materials at the library. At the designated time, pull around to the back of our building, give us a
call on your cell phone, and we will run your checked-out materials to your car! Give us a
call for more information and to schedule. Today’s Citizens for Wickliffe Public Library is planning an event in April. Please see
the ad on Page 11.
Finally, thank you for making Wickliffe Public Library a ‘Star’ Library! Feel free to
contact me at: ckuonen@wickliffe.lib.oh.us or 440-944-6010.
Cheryl Kuonen, Director Libraries Transform
This three-year campaign by the American
Library Association is designed to increase
public awareness of the value, impact, and
services provided by libraries and library
professionals. Get more information by
going to www.ala.org/transforming
libraries or #librariestransform.
Early Literacy
Early Literacy - 1,000 Books before
Kindergarten This independent, self-paced program is
designed to develop and encourage good
reading habits and develop early literacy
skills in children from birth to Kindergarten.
Call or stop by the Children’s desk for more
information. Do you know that Wickliffe
Public Library has a foundation?
Wickliffe Public Library Foundation is
a 501c(3) nonprofit and is looking for new
board members. If interested, please email
wkplmain@gmail.com. Donations to the foundation are tax deductible to the fullest extent
allowable. Check may be made to Wickliffe
Public Library Foundation and mailed or
dropped off at the Library.
Want to be notified of your available
library holds by text message or email?
To sign up, follow these steps:
-Log onto www.clevnet.org -Click on Sign up for NetNotice -Click on either Edit Your Account or
Setup an Account. -Fill out the information and add your
10-digit cell phone number or e-mail.
Explore new gadgets! Saturday, February
20,  10:00-11:00 am Registration required for the following
Holly Klingler,
programs. Please call 440-944-6010.
Tech Czar at
the Northeast
Computer Classes Ohio Regional
Mondays, 9:00 a.m. at
Library SysWickliffe Public Library tem, will show
Call 440-944-6010 to
us fit bits, smart watches, drones, the Polaroid
register. cube camera, 3D pens, home monitors, and
Feb 1 Basic Computers more. Please call 440-944-6010 or go online
Feb 8 Basic Internet to wickliffepl.org to register. Feb 15 Basic Email Feb 22 Writing Resumes Women throughout Aviation History Feb 29 Appling for Jobs Online Tuesday, March 8, 7:00 p.m.
Mar 7 eBay During Worldwide Women in Aviation
Mar 14 Ancestry Week, a speaker from the Women’s Air
Mar 21 Finding Great Books:
& Space Museum will speak. He will also
NextReads and LibraryReads talk about his museum which is housed at
Mar 28 Facebook Burke Lakefront Airport. Call 440-944-6010
to register. Device Help with Sarah Every Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Starbucks Coffee Tasting Want to get free eBooks, music,
Tuesday, April 12, 7:00 p.m. movies and magazines? No appointment
Do you enjoy coffee? If so, join us for a
necessary. Remember to charge your device
visit from the baristas at Starbefore coming. Please note that if others are
bucks. We will be treated to
waiting, session will be limited to 30 minutes. several kinds of coffee and
pastries bites while the experts
Avoiding Landscape Mistakes tell us how coffee is roasted to
Tuesday, February 16, 7:00 p.m.
bring out the best
Our speaker, Kathy Terrell from OSU
flavors and a little about the
Extension Master Gardener Program, will help
history of coffee. Always an
you with your landscape concerns to insure
informative and fun evening! your yard will look great in 2016. Come
Please call 440-944-6010 to
prepared with your questions! Please call
register for this FREE program.
440-944-6010 to register. Adult Programs
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Director’s Corner
Young Adult & Tween Programs
Grades 4 and up. Registration is required. Sign up at the information desk or call
440-516-READ to register by phone. These
programs made possible by the Friends of the
Wickliffe Public Library. Tween programming NEW: every Wednesday after school!
Learn to make a unique Easter
basket filled with Easter treats. These DIY Easter baskets make
festive decorations and great gifts
too!
Duct Tape Art
Wednesday, April 13, 3:00 p.m.
Come to the Wickliffe Public Library to
discover a world of possibilities using this
unusual medium to create a real work of art. During this workshop, students will create
duct tape flowers and wallets. This program
is provided in partnership with The Fine Arts
Association. Valentine Craft
Wednesday, February 10, 3:00 p.m.
Come to the library and
make a valentine for someone special! Supplies will be
provided.
Easter Craft
Wednesday, March 23, 3:00 p.m. Children’s Programs
These programs are sponsored by Friends
of Wickliffe Public Library. Registration is
required for Children’s Programs. Call
440-944-6010.
3-6 Year Old Story Time Mondays at 6:30 p.m., Now through
March 7; April 4-25 Thursdays at 10:00 a.m., Now through
March 10; April 7-28 0-2 Year Old Story Time Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m., Now through
March 9; April 6-27 Thursdays at 6:30 p.m., Now through
March 10; April 7-28 Family Story Time Recommended for 3-7 year
olds, but all family members
are welcome! Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.,
Now through March 9;
April 6-27 Wee Play! Birth through 6
years old Put your electronic
devices away and share quality play time with
your child. Enjoy self-guided play in our story
time room.
Fridays at 10:00 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.,
Now through March 18
Seasonal Story & Craft for 3-6 year olds 1st Monday of the month at 10:00 a.m.
Feb 1 - Valentine’s Day Mar 7 - Easter Apr 4 - Spring May 2 - Mother’s Day Lego Club (5 years old and up) 2nd Saturday of the month at 2:00
p.m., February 13, March 12, April 9 After School Adventures: (K-5th grade) Tuesdays at 3:15 p.m.
Different themed activities
each week. Check our website for
themes. February 2, 9, 16, 23 March 1, 8, 15, 29 April 5, 12, 19, 26
Kids Love Musicals: Wizard of Oz Saturday, February 27, 2016, 11:00 am –
2:00 pm
This program is for children 6 years old
and up with a parent or caregiver. Brought to
us by The Musical Theatre Project, Dorothy
and her beloved friends Scarecrow, Tin Man
and Lion take children and adults on a journey
using multigenerational activities to
help them understand
friendship, the power
of dreams, overcoming difficulties, and
the wonder of love
and a sense of belonging while singing and
dancing along to songs like “Follow The
Yellow Brick Road,” “Over The Rainbow,”
and “For Good” from Wicked. A light snack
will be served. Registration required, space
is limited! Call 440-944-6010 to register.
Sponsored by Friends of the Library and a
private donor.
Tales for a Dog
Saturdays, February 6; March 5; April 2
10:30 a.m. or 11:00 a.m.
1713 Lincoln Road, Wickliffe, OH 44092
440-944-6010
www.wickliffepl.org
Hours:
Monday - Thursday, 9am-9pm
Friday, 9am-6pm
Saturday , 9am-5pm
Sunday (November-May), 1pm-5pm
(June-October), Closed
A FIVE-STAR LIBRARY!
According to the Library Journal Index of Public Library Services 2013!
Recreation
EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES:
Easter Egg Hunt – Saturday, March 19 at Coulby Park
For Wickliffe children up through 7 years old. Find a special egg with a
special prize. Meet at the Gazebo on Saturday, March 19 at 11:30 am sharp.
Held Rain or Shine. Visit with the Easter Bunny!
Bus Tour with the
Recreation Department on June 14, 2016
“A little bit of this a little bit of that!” Spend your day exploring Wayne County receiving
“GIFTS”! Morning visit with Smucker’s for coffee and a muffin; visit Everything Rubbermaid
Store and receive a Rubbermaid gift; enjoy a scrumptious lunch; tour P Graham Dunn (receiving another gift) with time to shop; and ending with a visit to Lehman’s Hardware to receive
our last treat of the day. $66 per person includes lunch, tax, gratuity, and round-trip deluxe
motorcoach transportation. Contact Karrie Hopton in the Recreation Department for more
information and to secure your spot today 440-943-7120 or khopton@cityofwickliffe.com
Co-Ed Softball League needs teams for the 2016 season. If you have a team and a sponsor,
please call the Recreation Department at 440-943-7120. A meeting will be held in March.
Wickliffe Night with The Captains! August 8 – A Monday night game with food specials at
The Captains Stadium. Tickets are $10 each and include $5 food voucher. Watch the City website
for beginning date for ticket sales at the Recreation Department.
GREEN RIDGE GOLF COURSE
Winter rates are now in effect! $5 golf, $5 power cart
and $1 pull cart.
Winter Activities at Green Ridge Golf Course
Enjoy sledding and cross-country skiing at Green Ridge
at no cost during the winter months. There is no outdoor
supervision, so caution should be taken at the course. All
activities are weather dependent. Call 440-943-0007 or
440-943-7120 for course conditions.
Leagues at Green Ridge Golf Course
It’s never too early to think about golf! Green Ridge Golf Course is now forming its league
schedule for the 2016 season. Groups are returning from last year, so don’t hesitate to secure a
playing time for your group. Call the course at 440-943-0007 and speak with Lornie Rotondo.
Advertising at Green Ridge Golf Course
Green Ridge Golf Course is now offering sponsorship opportunities on each tee to advertise
your business or for your family name. We will work with you to design a 6”x24” metal reflective sign that will best display your business information. This sign will be located on one
of the nine hole markers on one of the nine tees. These signs will be seen by every golfer that
plays the course every day for one year. Act fast for a full summer of advertising. Cost is $200
per year. $350 for a two year contract.
Twelfth Annual Green Ridge Golf Course Tournament will be on Saturday, June 4.
Shotgun start at 8:30 am. Registration and donuts at 8:00 am. Give aways, skill shots, and
lunch included in the $30 fee. “Hole Sponsorships” are available for $100 with a complimentary
golfer. Give Tim Stopp a call at 440-943-7120 or Lornie Rotondo at 440-943-0007 to register.
Polynesian Dance Classes - Instructed by Dahmia
Learn the modern and ancient hula to enhance your grace and poise, as well as strengthen
and tone your body. Thursdays 6:45 pm to 7:45 pm, $40 (8-week session). Sessions: now
through March 3 (No class Feb 18) and March 10 through April 28.
Turkish Dance Classes - Instructed by Dahmia
Learn exotic Turkish dancing while you tone and tighten your muscles. This is a fun way to
exercise and learn to dance at the same time. Thursdays Thursdays 7:45 pm to 8:45 pm. $40 (8week session). Sessions: now through March 3 (No class Feb 18) and March 10 through April 28.
Chair Yoga Class - Instructed by Cassandra Shofar
This is a modified form of yoga on or around a chair, gently stretch and strengthen, with
proper breathing, all the major systems. All glands of the body get a workout to function more
efficiently; you will increase strength and flexibility which will destress your life. Wednesdays,
5:30 pm to 6:15 pm. $35, $8 drop in. (6-week session). Sessions: now through Feb 10, Feb 17
through Mar 30 (No class March 9) and Apr 6 through May 11.
Yoga Class - Instructed by Cassandra Shofar
An ancient approach to health and well-being. Through guided postures, breathing techniques, relaxation, and meditation, you will experience increased energy within a relaxed body
and quiet mind. Experience the effects of bringing body, mind, and spirit into harmony. All
levels are welcome. Wednesdays, 6:30 pm-7:30pm. $40 per person, $8 drop in rate (6-week
session). Sessions: now through Feb 10, Feb 17 through Mar 30 (No class March 9) and Apr 6
through May 11.
Zumba Class - Instructed by Vida Thorington
Fitness routine combining cha-cha, salsa, reggae, and hip-hop. Great for teens and adults.
Bring water bottle and towel and wear good exercise shoes. Tuesdays, 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm. $35
per person; $8 for drop in (7-week session). Sessions: now through February 16, February 23
through April 5, and April 12 through May 24.
Ballroom Dance - Instructed by Andrew Calori and Rhonda Root
Dancing is a profound yet practical exercise for people of all ages. Fee:
$50 per couple, $40 per single for 6 weeks or $8 drop in, per person rate,
Mondays, 7:45 pm to 8:45 pm. Sessions: January 25 through March 7
(Rumba), (no class Feb 16), March 14 through April 18 (Foxtrot) and Apr
25 through June 6 (Waltz), (no class May 30).
Line Dance Class I - Instructed by Rhonda Root and Andrew Calori
Fun, Social and Healthy! It’s a profound yet practical exercise
for people of all ages. Fee: $40 per person or $8 drop in rate, Mondays 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm.
6-week sessions: January 25 through March 7 (no class Feb 16), March 14 through April 18
and Apr 25 through June 6 (no class May 30).
Swing Dance - Instructed by Andrew Calori and Rhonda Root
Swing to various styles for all levels. It’s a fun and healthy way to learn swing dance and
exercise all in one! Fee: $50 couple, $30 single, $8 drop in. 6 week sessions: January 27
through March 9 (no class Feb 17), March 16 through April 20 and April 27 through June 8
(no class June 1)
COMMUNITY/SENIOR CENTER 900 Worden Rd. – 440-373-5015
Director Judy Tegner invites Seniors to join the Center. Wickliffe residents 55+ may become a
member for $5 per year while non residents can join for $10 per year. Membership is required for
use of the fitness room, billiards, craft room, library, computer room, and other daytime programs
and activities. Wickliffe residents 18-54 years old may purchase a membership for $10 yearly and
are able to use the facility Monday through Thursday from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Nutrition Site
Wickliffe Community/Senior Center is designated as a nutrition site by the Lake County
Council on Aging. LCCOA serves lunch daily at noon for a donation of only $1.50 for those
60+ while those under 60 are asked for a $3.50 donation. Call Nutrition Coordinator at
440-373-5017 to reserve a lunch at the center.
Senior Activities
Members may participate in low-impact exercise classes on Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m.,
Wednesdays at 3:00 p.m., and Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. Enjoy Wii bowling at the Center on
Mondays and Wednesdays. A very dedicated group plays pinochle several times a week with
evening games once a month. Bingo is played on Thursdays while “Corn Hole” is played on
Fridays. A good game of billiards can be played just about anytime at the Center. Mary Ann
Boos leads the Savvy Seniors Book Club on the third Thursday of each month at 10:30 a.m. Trips and special events are planned throughout the year.
Dial-A-Ride Program
Weekday transportation to and from the Community/Senior Center and to various appointments is available to Wickliffe residents 55+ or residents of any age with a disability. Trips to
local retail and grocery stores occur on Wednesdays and Fridays. Contact Tim Stopp at
440-943-7120 to make a reservation. Evening Instruction at Community/Senior Center
Tai Chi Ch’uan - Instructed by Paul Wallace
A century’s old classic form of Chinese exercise practiced worldwide for health, longevity,
and development of physical and mental well-being. It is enjoyed by people of all ages.
Mondays from 7:00 to 9:00 pm $30 a person or $39 for husband and wife, parent and sibling
if signing up together (8-week session). Sessions: now through March 7 (No class Jan 18 and
Feb 15), and March 14 through May 2.
Aerobics - Instructed by Kathy Brown
A low-impact aerobics class which strengthens and tones muscles, reduces body fat, reduces
stress, improves cardiovascular endurance, and helps you feel good all over. Bring water, a
mat, and weights. Tuesdays 6:15 pm to 7:15 pm and Thursday 6:15 pm to 7:15 pm.
$56 for 12 classes, $30 for 6 classes or $7 for drop in (6-week session). Tuesdays: now
through Feb 9, Feb 16 through Mar 29 (No class Mar 22), Apr 5 through May 10. Thursdays:
now through Feb 11, Feb 18 through Mar 31 (No class Mar 24) Apr 7 through May12.
SENIOR CENTER NEWS
Happy New Year! I am so enthused with the new programs starting this year. You will
enjoy the diversity. I will keep you informed by the articles in the Wickliffe Connection, along
with the Senior Center Newsletter and the City’s website.
After a month of adjustments with the new art teacher, Lisa Urankar from the Willowick
Senior Center, the class requested an every-Thursday meeting. So starting January 1, 2016,
Art Class will be from 1:00-3:00 p.m. on Thursdays. Computer classes sponsored by Wickliffe
Public Library are still being held every Monday. You need to be a member to sign up.
I would like to thank all of those who made donations to our Chinese Raffle baskets that
were raffled off at our Christmas Party on December 11, 2015. All the proceeds from the raffle
went to Wickliffe Senior Center. What a successful fundraiser, making $1,532! Listed are the
participants: From Wickliffe Senior Center: Judy Tegner, Al Campensa, Craft Room
participants, Exercise Class members, Line Dancers, Zumba Gold Class, Forever Young
Tappers. Fred Kuhar; Wickliffe High School Class of 2016; Eaton Credit Union; Crossroads
Hospice; Gloria Zak-Breckenridge Village; Mount St. Joseph Rehab Center; Styled Profiles
Salon; SweetBerry Fresh Market; Wickliffe Country Place; Tony and Shirley Caputo;
Willoughby Emblem Club-Shirley Waugh; and Mayor and Sue Margalis.
Because of such a wonderful response to the Brown Bag Lunch Series at Trinity Cathedral,
we will continue these enjoyable excursions for our Seniors. These concerts are free. Please call
the Senior Center for more details. Casino trips are in the process of being scheduled.
February 17 Music for Valentine’s Week - Tenor JR Fralick
March 16
Pamela Kelly, cello and Todd Wilson, piano
April 13
Voice and Pipe with Margaret Carpenter, soprano and Nicolas Haigh, organ
Kenny Davis Jazz Ensemble
May 11
Here’s to a Healthy and Happy New Year!
Love and Blessings, Judy Tegner
Our Lady of Mt.
Carmel Church
Welcomes You
Weekend Masses
Saturday: 4:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m.
Sunday: 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.
(440) 585-0700 • www.olmcwickliffe.org
The Evangelization Welcoming Committee
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Keep ickliffe Beautiful
KWB ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET
2016 RECYCLING COLLECTIONS & SPECIAL EVENTS
Keep Wickliffe Beautiful Commission hosted its 31st Annual Awards Banquet on October
20, 2015, as it celebrated its 30th Anniversary as an affiliate member of Keep America Beautiful. NAPA Auto Parts, Military Pride, Perfect Cut-Off and Jerry’s Dari-Pride received
Bright Spot Awards. The KWB Community Service Award was presented to the Wickliffe
Football Team. The Wickliffe Junior Olympics group received the KWB Youth Group
Award. Tim Williams was recognized as Volunteer of the Year. Thanks to all who attended
this recognition event and anniversary celebration!
HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE A SUCCESS!
The Holiday Lighting and Open House was held on November 28, 2015 at Wickliffe City
Hall. Guests toured the decorated rooms of the mansion and viewed the beautiful Christmas tree that was decorated by Wickliffe Flower Barn. The Mt. Carmel singers serenaded
attendees with beautiful Christmas carols and Santa visited with the children. A craft area was
hosted by the Keep Wickliffe Beautiful Commission. Sophie’s Catering provided the delicious
chili and the Keep Wickliffe Beautiful Commission supplied the hot chocolate and cookies.
The horse-drawn wagon rides, sponsored by Ganley of Wickliffe, were a huge hit! A special
thank you to all the volunteers who helped to create a very special event for the City of Wickliffe, and especially the Wickliffe Service Department for setting up the wonderful lighting
display! Four bicycles were raffled off at the event, courtesy of Wickliffe I&A Club and Auxiliary;
American Legion Post #7 & Auxiliary; Wickliffe Eagles Aerie #4086; and the Wickliffe Rotary
Club.
Winners were: Young boys-Brandon Strauss, 4 years old. Teen boys-Robby Hillyard, 14
years old. Young girls-Katie Weylon, 4 years old. Teen girls-Melody Miller, 15 years old.
Shred Your Files & computer collection – April 30
Service Dept. parking lot, 28730 Ridge Road, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
County Computer Recycling - April 30
Lake County Fairgrounds, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Scrap Tire Collection - May 21
Household Hazardous Waste Collection - June 4
Household Hazardous Waste Collection - Sept 24
KWB 30th Annual Golf Outing – May 22 - NEW LOCATION!
Start off your golf season by golfing with friends in the 30th Annual Keep Wickliffe Beautiful Golf Outing to be held at Fowler’s Mill Golf Course on Sunday, May 22. The outing is a
four-person scramble and includes a round of golf, cart, lunch at the turn and dinner and prizes
after the event. $90 per golfer. Hole sponsorships are available at $100 or $50 for a co-sponsored hole. This fundraiser helps Keep Wickliffe Beautiful fund its projects throughout the
year. Get your foursome together and call 440-943-7100 to register or for more information.
You won’t want to miss this fun event! Registration Form – Please send form and check payable to: Keep Wickliffe Beautiful,
28730 Ridge Road, Wickliffe, 44092. Fee is $90 per golfer. Registration deadline is May 13,
2016.
Name Address City, Zip Phone No.
Great American Clean Up - April 1 – May 31
The Keep America Beautiful Great American Cleanup kicks off on
April 1 in Wickliffe. Public parks; open lots; parking lots; and neighborhood streets can be part of this litter-pickup event. Keep Wickliffe
Beautiful will provide free trash bags. Call 440-943-7100 to register and
to select a street, park or open area that needs to be cleaned. Please take
an hour or two from your busy schedule to transform your neighborhood into a cleaner, safer,
and healthier place to live and work.
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FREEWAY RAMP CLEANUP – April 23
Paper Shredding EVENT & COMPUTER COLLECTION– April 30
Keep Wickliffe Beautiful Commission will host its annual Freeway Ramp Cleanup on SatKeep Wickliffe Beautiful Commission will host a community recycling collection at the
urday, April 23, as part of a statewide Clean Up Ohio event. Your help is needed to remove the
Wickliffe Service Department parking lot, 28730 Ridge Road, on Saturday, April 30, from 9:00
litter and debris that have accumulated over the winter at the freeway ramps at Euclid Avenue
and Bishop Road exits off of I-90 gateways to Wickliffe. Trash bags and gloves will be provid- a.m. – 1:00 p.m. You may shred your confidential files and papers at an on-site shredding van
ed, and volunteers will receive a free t-shirt the day of the event. Meet at the FairBridge Hotel provided by Business Records Management, a Wickliffe recycling company. Up to six paper
grocery bags or three small boxes of paper will be allowed per household.
on Ridgehills Drive at 9:00 a.m. on April 23. Call Patty Fowler at 440-943-7100 to volunteer or
Computers, printers, components, and cell phones will also be collected
to register your group to be a part of this annual cleanup.
during this event. (This will be the only computer collection hosted by
KWB this year). For more information call the Wickliffe Programs Coordinator at 440-943-7100.
Arbor Day Ceremony - April 28
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Celebrate the 144th National Arbor Day on Thursday, April 28 (rain date
Friday, April 29). Keep Wickliffe Beautiful Commission will host a short
ceremony followed by a free hot dog lunch. Everyone is welcome to come
join the fun. Free tree seedlings will be distributed to plant at your home. Plant a tree and keep Wickliffe green and beautiful! For location information, check the
website: www.cityofwickliffe.com in April. “Like” us on Facebook
Keep Wickliffe Beautiful Commission is dedicated to improving
the beauty, cleanliness, and safety of the City. Our mission is to encourage conservation,
foster recycling, and keep Wickliffe beautiful. Please check us out on Facebook and “Like”
us to be connected to all the great things going on in the City with KWB. It is an easy
way to find out what’s coming up and how to
participate in our special recycling collections
and beautification and
environmental events. Richard A. Solwitz, D.V.M.
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Wickliffe Hall of Fame
Dominic Olivo - Heritage
Hall of Fame 2015
Inductees Honored
Inductees are featured by category:
Craig Birnbaum - Civic
Craig Birnbaum’s civic
contributions have benefited
many. He has been involved in
many high school sports programs, community events, sports
leagues, the Wickliffe School
System and his church. At City
Hall he helps with the City’s
Christmas Tree Lighting program, the Keep
Wickliffe Beautiful golf outing and the City’s
Winterfest event.
Connie Contenza - Religion
Connie and Don Contenza
joined Our Lady of Mount
Carmel Church in 1969 and
became active members of
the parish community. They
served on the parent committee of the parish youth group,
volunteered at the church
festival and led Pre-Baptism classes. Connie
taught weekly classes in the Parish School of
Religion. She is a Eucharistic minister. She
currently serves as a member of the Christ
Child Society.
Dan D’Amore - Education
Dan D’Amore wore many
hats in his twenty-nine years
of outstanding service to the
Wickliffe City Schools and has
impacted numerous students,
athletes, and the community as
a whole. He came to Wickliffe
Junior High School in 1974
and taught eighth grade Science at Wickliffe
Junior High and taught in the Middle School
until retiring in 2003.
Doug Gilson - Civic
Doug Gilson’s dedication
promoted the beautification,
improvement, management,
and expansion of the Wickliffe
Parks. Since his appointment to
the City’s Parks and Recreation Commission in 1996 he
faithfully served the city for 30
years. His service was voluntary. He served
on committees, and held office as Secretary,
Acting Chairman, and Chairman.
Alex Jasin – Safety Forces
Alex Jasin is most noted for
his act of bravery in protecting a Wickliffe School student
from being seriously hurt by an
automobile. At the age of 65,
he became a crossing guard to
give back to his community. On
one occasion he pushed a child
to safety from being struck by a car, resulting in
himself falling and fracturing his knee cap. He
remained as a crossing guard until retiring from
that at age 91.
Terry Lazar - Business
Terry Lazar, franchise
owner of Stanley Steemer in
Wickliffe, has diligently served
the Wickliffe community for
over 20 years. He has been an
active member of the Wickliffe
Chamber of Commerce and
Wickliffe Scholarship Foundation. He supports many charities including, the
Deepwood Foundation, United Way and Lake
County Humane Society. He is currently acting
Scout Master of Boy Scout Troop 424.
Ray Milavec - Sports
During Ray Milavec’s 30
teaching years in the Wickliffe
City Schools he coached sports
at the middle and high school
and served as the High School’s
athletic director. In 2000, he
earned the Fast Pitch Coach-ofthe-Year Award for northeast
Ohio. In 2013 the Amateur Softball Association
inducted Ray into the ASA Hall-of-Fame as a
player, coach, umpire and radio broadcaster. Ray
was the “Voice of the Blue Devils” athletics for
over 20 years
Dominic Olivo was very
proud of his Italian heritage
and joined the Wickliffe
Italian-American Club in 1976.
He acted as the grounds crew
chief and vice president on
the board. He helped build
and maintain the club’s bocce
courts. He enjoyed the club’s Cleveland Challenge Cup of Bocce Tournament. As a member of Laborer’s Union Local 860 he helped
establish the Matthew J. Deluca/Dominic
Olivo Scholarship Fund for local high school
and college students.
Rosemary (Little) Tews –
Medical/Health
Rosemary (Little) Tews was
the school nurse at the Wickliffe
School system. “Mrs. Little,”
as she was known, helped
encourage and guide hundreds
of Wickliffe High School graduates into the health care profession during her 27 years from 1958 through
1985. In 1939, she received her nursing “pin”
as a Registered Nurse. In 1958, she was hired
as the school nurse for the High School. During
those early years her time was split between the
High School and Mapledale Elementary.
Wickliffe Presbyterian
Church - Organization
Throughout its history,
the Wickliffe Presbyterian
Church has been a worship
focused and mission driven
congregation, looking to
share with and minister
to the needs of the Wickliffe community and beyond in the best way
possible, while striving to grow in all aspects
of our Christian walk. Some of the church’s
activities over its many years include: Election
Day Dinners, Mother/Daughter and Father/
Son banquets, and serving Friday Night Community dinners. The church was also the long
time location for the Wickliffe Playschool.
Items from the monthly Thrift Store are often
donated to various organizations. People in
need are fed from the food pantry. The church
serves as a meeting place for numerous groups
and services.
Call for Hall of Fame Nominations
Nominations are now being accepted for 2016 induction into the Wickliffe Community Hall
of Fame.
The Hall of Fame Committee is seeking nominations for outstanding individuals and
organizations that have made a significant impact on the Wickliffe community or have
achieved excellence in their career for the good of society or have done outstanding service to
our community. Qualifications for induction are listed on the form below.
The many categories for nominations are listed along with an organization the year. The
Hall of Fame Nominating Committee will determine the best-qualified candidates for the
ballot. Voting takes place in April.
Nominations need to be received by March 18 to be eligible. Please make sure a short biography of the nominee with his or her achievements is included.
The 2016 Induction Ceremony will be held on September 27th at Normandy Party Center at
12 Noon.
For more information contact Florence Burkhardt at 440-585-3612 or Joanne Beal at
440-944-4452.
Visit our website: WickliffeHOF.com
Audrey Moore – The Arts
Baton twirling has been a
part of Audrey Moore’s life for
51 years. Starting the Showstoppers School of Baton and
Dance in 1980, she has taught
hundreds of girls and boys the
skills and techniques of baton
twirling from recreational and
parade classes, competition teams and to individual competitors. Showstoppers teams have
won numerous State, Regional and National
titles.
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
Wickliffe Forever Shifts Gears to Bring Mater Dei Academy and Technology
Wickliffe New and Exciting Events!
By Wickliffe Forever
Wickliffe cash mobs have struck again!
Cash mobs, led by Wickliffe Forever Foundation prompted the community to converge and
patronize a local business. On December 10,
2015, residents arrived at Flavors on the Avenue Family Restaurant to spread holiday cheer
and dollars. The event was a huge success!
The cash mob not only increased short-term
sales, but was also successful in obtaining new
long-term customers. Restaurant owner Lauren
Pachay said “It was nice to see a larger crowd than usual show up.” Along with the coordination of the cash mob, Wickliffe Forever held a 50/50 raffle and passed out Christmastide
candies wishing those present a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Community events provide numerous benefits for Wickliffe. For example, cash mobs
increase repeat visitation and word-of-mouth recommendation for our local businesses. These
types of events can also provide the stimulus for additional infrastructure development in our
city. Get ready Wickliffe! Wickliffe Forever is hosting new and exciting events to start off the
New Year!
Technology is a big part of academic life at Mater Dei Academy
located at 29840 Euclid Avenue. 6th through 8th grade students have
been given their own ChromeBooks to use in all subjects throughout
the school year. Not only do students have access to up-to-date materials, they use less paper by sending assignments to their teachers.
Other classes have iPads for research and assignments.
Students in grades Kindergarten through 8th grade are participating in the Hour of Code project during their weekly Computer class.
The Hour of Code is a one-hour introduction designed to demystify
code and show that anybody can learn the basics. Students are using
various video games including Minecraft, Star Wars and Frozen as design tutorials. Coding
helps nurture problem-solving skills, logic and creativity. By starting early, students will have a
foundation for success in any 21st-century career path.
Come visit and see for yourself what our students are doing! Mater Dei Academy has openings in Preschool (3 and 4 year olds); Pre-Kindergarten; and grades K-8 for the 2016-17 school
year. Although Open Houses were held in January, personal tours are available by calling the
school office at 440-585-0800.
Swimming into Summer
by Linda Sowko
Wickliffe Cash Mob
As the warmer weather approaches, we all look for ways for our kids to stay active and
engaged. Why not join the Wickliffe Water Devils Swim Team?
Our growing summer swim team is
a great way for kids to make new
friends, stay fit through the summer,
Wickliffe Forever’s 1st Easter Egg Hunt for adults 21 and over and learn to set goals and achieve
them.
Date:Saturday, March 12, 2016
The Wickliffe Water Devils pracWhere: Green Ridge Golf Course
tice
weekday mornings with weekday
Time: 7:00 pm
Tons of prizes to win, entertainment, food, and a his-and-her basket raffle. Contact amy. evening practices also available. Our
meets are Saturday mornings at local
levon@yahoo.com or visit our Facebook page to purchase tickets.
pools from early June through the
first weekend of August. Family events such as our Hot Dog Roast, All-Night Swim, and Spirit
Night Pasta Dinner encourage not just the swimmers but also their families to become part of a
close-knit community.
Children of all ages are welcome, with the only requirement being that they be able to swim
the length of Coulby Pool. Children under 8 years old participate all the way up to young high
schoolers. Pete Formica, Vice-President of WWD, adds that “with the hope that Wickliffe High
School will be starting a swim program next year, joining the Water Devils would be a great
warm up to get in shape for a victorious Blue Devil Team!”
Registration for this year’s season will be at the Recreation Hall above the old fire station on
Ridge Road on Saturday, April 2, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm ($5 discount on this date); Wednesday,
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
Wickliffe Scholarship Foundation has raised
over $150,000 for 104 scholarships in 30 years
Wickliffe Scholarship Foundation thanks all who helped
celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Victorian Tea
Vintage Wedding Fashion Show by VIVA was sponsored by North Coast Perennials.
Applications for college or trade school
scholarships are available now at guidance
offices and Wickliffe Public Library or by
accessing the Wickliffe Scholarship Foundation
website: www.wickliffescholar.com. Seniors
at any high school and who live in Wickliffe
are eligible to apply. Completed applications
are due by April 1, 2016. Up to $18,000 in
scholarships will be granted. Chuck Haskell is
chairman of the Wickliffe Scholarship
Foundation Scholarship Selection Committee.
Mark Raddell, who was awarded a scholarship in 2015 from Wickliffe Scholarship
Foundation, is attending University of Notre
Dame in Indiana.
Sponsors:
Steve and Martha Hale, LakeHealth, The
Lubrizol Corporation, Stanley Steemer,
Classic Auto Group, CT Consultants, Dominion
East Ohio, Guardian Angels Family Care,
Lake County Visitors Bureau, Louise Seifert
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Butlers, Servers,
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Rita Burke, Carole Czeck, Mary Haskell,
Sarah Hospodar, Millie Klisuric, Cheryl
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Education
The Wickliffe City School District Strategic Plan Report to the Community
Joseph Spiccia
In December of 2014, the Board of Education approved a new Strategic Plan for the District. The
plan was developed after a comprehensive review of quantitative data related to student achievement
and performance over a five-year period, and a review of qualitative information gathered through a
series of 15 focus group meetings involving community members, staff, and students. As we reach
our first anniversary of the plan, I want to provide the community a summary of our progress.
The mission and vision of the District was revamped as a result of the planning process. You
are able to find both contained within the Strategic Plan document that is posted on the website.
Three words are central to the mission and vision. Those words: Learn, Lead, Serve have become an
emphasis within the district as you will see them on letterhead, posters, bumper stickers, the website,
and all forms of communication produced by the District. The updated “branding” of the District is
actually the result of a contest in which students developed the above-mentioned materials with the
assistance of marketing and public relations professionals. When you see our new materials, please
know that it was the creativity of our students that created them.
The Strategic Plan consists of three broad goals and a number of action steps to achieve those
goals; the remainder of this report summarizes the progress we have made thus far.
Goal #1- Improve student achievement as it relates to academic learning and participation as it
relates to elective course offerings, extracurricular activities and community participation.
• The district has developed an instructional cycle that emphasizes:
* formative assessment as a means of informing teachers and students about what students
know and still need to learn;
* the differentiation of instruction which focuses teachers on using varying instructional techniques to meet individual student needs;
* the use of effective feedback in which teachers provide to students timely, relevant, and useful
information so that they can better understand what they know and how to make the changes necessary to improve their learning;
* and, a focus on students tracking their own progress so that they are better able to self-correct
and know what they still need to learn to master content.
•To ensure that teachers are able to effectively implement the instructional cycle, professional
development in the above noted areas has been and is being provided to teachers through various
means using both experts from outside of the district, appropriate technology, and the district’s own
experts.
•The district has renewed its commitment to reading and writing by adopting the Reading
and Writing Workshop model in the elementary and middle schools. Instructional coaches in the
buildings are leading the process of adoption of the model. In the high school a greater emphasis
on literacy is a central focus. The high school instructional coach is leading the project along with a
commitment by a team of teachers who have recently been training in cross-curricular literacy strategies.
•Technology is being integrated in the district both as an instructional tool and as new coursework for students.
* In the elementary and middle schools, technology instruction is a regular part of the school
day through the use of a self-paced technology program that will lead students to knowing and using
sophisticated tools and software.
* In the high school, we are developing new courses and programming for students including
web-design, programming, and video game design.
* Instructionally, teachers are using new technology to implement the instructional cycle. The
Technology Integration Specialist is leading the implementation of the new technology.
•The District has adopted the Ohio Improvement Process model to guide decisions made about
teaching, learning and assessment. The District has developed a District Leadership Team (DLT)
made up of teachers, other licensed personnel and administrators who oversee the work being done
at the buildings. Each building has created Building Leadership Team (BLT) made up of teachers
and administrators to oversee the work of individual teacher teams, and Teacher Based Teams (TBT)
have been established for teachers to work together in a collaborative manner to improve teaching
and learning. Each of these groups meets regularly to evaluate progress and build plans for continuous improvement.
•Led by the Director of Strategic Innovation and the principals, the District is developing new
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programming for students to ensure they are college and career ready, and globally competitive with
their peers. Among the new programs that have been developed:
* The Student Ten-Year Plan- A collaborative program with the school and community to help
prepare students for success after their schooling days are complete. Additionally, other workforce
development programs have been put in place.
* Several programs with emphasis in STEM have been created. All middle school students will
participate in a STEM class. The high school is providing STEM instruction and programming. New
programs in robotics both at the high school and middle school have been created. When you think
about STEM in the Wickliffe Schools think about “Strategies That Engage Minds.”
* Seven courses are being taught at the high school that simultaneously offer high school and
college credit. More of these courses are being planned for the future.
* The District has established partnerships with area businesses such as Lubrizol, Lake Health,
Swagelok, Spence Technologies, and the Alliance for Working Together.
* The District has established partnerships with other area educational institutions such as Lakeland Community College, the Perry, Yellow Springs, Painesville, Lakewood, and Lorain Schools;
and is developing more of these relationships as time passes.
* The District is also developing relationships with community agencies to assist our students in
learning, and provide them opportunities to lead and serve.
Goal #2- The District will develop and implement a community engagement program. The
program will serve to inform the community about the district, highlight the good news about the
district, and tell the district’s story through a variety of mediums.
•The District adopted a new website this year. The new site is easier to navigate than our previous site. As evidence of the site’s ease of navigation we are seeing over 7,500 site visits a week since
its implementation.
•The District is now on Twitter. You may follow me @wickliffesuper and/or follow each of the
Twitter feeds at the buildings.
•Beginning in January, we will be conducting a series of community programs to share news
information with you and to listen to you.
•Noted earlier in this article is our new “branding”
•We will continue to develop our communication techniques and programs to help keep you
connected with us.
Goal #3- Improve physical facilities to meet the learning demands of students through a systematic review of the facilities needs, the development of a plan to meet those needs, and implementation of the plan in a systematic nature.
•We are preparing to begin the process of evaluating our facilities in the coming months.
As you can see by reading this report, the Wickliffe Schools are progressing toward the goals of
the Strategic Plan and will continue to do so thanks to your help and support. I hope you are pleased
with the progress we are making. If you have questions and/or would like further information, please
contact me directly at 440.943.6900 or joseph.spiccia@wicklffeschools.org.
Personally, and on behalf of the District, thank you for your support and being great partners with
us in helping our young people to Learn, Lead, and Serve.
Education
The Innovation Lab Network
Joseph Spiccia
Recently, the district was accepted into the Innovation Lab Network (ILN). The Innovation Lab
Network (ILN) is a group of states taking action to identify, test, and implement student-centered approaches to learning that will transform our public education system. The Wickliffe Schools are only
the 19th school district in Ohio to be accepted into the ILN. The process of acceptance into the ILN
includes a written application that demonstrates that the district is engaged in innovative practice
related to the six critical attributes, a site visit at which the ILN team observes classes, interviews
teachers, students, and administrators, and reviews evidence related to the district’s application.
The innovations are grounded in shared principles, known as the six critical attributes, including:
1. Fostering world-class knowledge, skills
2. Student agency
3. Personalized learning
4. Performance-based learning
5. Anytime/anywhere opportunities
6. Providing comprehensive systems of learner support
‘Hour of Code’ by fourth grade students at Wickliffe Elementary
Our fourth grade students at Wickliffe Elementary have enjoyed their recent experience shaping
their 21st Century Skills through their participation in “Hour of Code.” Technology is all around us
and impacts every facet of our lives from entertainment, to careers in business, medicine, science,
manufacturing, construction and cultural arts, just to name a few. New applications to make our
lives easier, more fun, and more productive are developed in a blink of an eye. Computer science is
an area that can and will lead to very valuable and rewarding careers for our students. The “Hour of
Code” is a method to assist students in gaining actual experiencing with programming development
hopefully fostering an interest resulting in a lifelong career. Our fourth grade students have said it
best in their letters regarding this experience.
The ILN works to encourage states to operationalize these principles through collaboration, transparency, and mutual support. States are encouraged to work closely with key players at the local,
district and state levels, as well as with outside stakeholder groups, including the business and higher
education communities.
The ILN was particularly impressed with the district’s initiatives in the areas of STEM, the Student
Ten Year Plan, its literacy focus, the Problem-Based Learning work the high school is doing, and its
commitment to innovation demonstrated by the creation of the position of Director of Strategic Innovation. The ILN team was further impressed by the district’s commitment to its Strategic Plan.
The goal of the ILN is to spur system-level change by scaling locally led innovation to widespread implementation, both within and across states, with a constant focus on student outcomes.
Current states in the ILN include California, Colorado, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, New Hampshire,
Ohio, Oregon, Virginia, Vermont, West Virginia and Wisconsin. Schools and districts within these
states have been given the opportunity to act as pressure-testers of new and innovative ways to address the needs of their students, with backing and support from their state departments of education.
In the context of the ILN, the Council of Chief State School Officers acts as a centralizing entity
that facilitates collaboration and communication among ILN states, and provides leadership as states
move forward with their innovative efforts. Membership in the ILN brings many opportunities for professional development and the potential
for some exemption from high stakes testing requirements. Membership in the ILN is another step in
helping the Wickliffe City School District become a premier school district in Ohio.
year with Mrs. Fons. Parents of Carly and Aubrey, Mr. and Mrs. Sakacs were also present for the
award and were so happy to share their pleasure in their daughter’s experiences with Mrs. Fons. On
behalf of Mrs. Fons, the Sakacs’s, and Wickliffe schools we would like to thank Channel 5 and Ohio
Savings Bank for this well deserved honor.
Hour of Code By: Sophia Veri, Mrs. Makee’s Class
You must try the Hour of Code! The Hour of Code is a website that teaches kids how to program.
Most games don’t teach kids science and math but when you start Hour of Code you’re learning
science and math and you don’t even know it! From my experience it is really fun, and I didn’t even
know that I was learning science and math. I really recommend the Frozen one, it one of the hardest.
The Hour of Code is a good way to have fun while learning.
Hour of Code By: Evan Herron, Mrs. Brickman’s Class
I enjoyed the hour of code. The reason I enjoyed it is it teaches you to learn code and it will be
helpful in the future. The next reason I enjoyed it is because it can be fun and challenging. At the end
of your codeing you get to do whatever you want to do with the code! I think the Hour of Code is
enjoyable.
Hour of Code By: Gracie Velichka, Mrs. Makee’s Class
Hour of Code was really fun! The tutorial videos were really helpful. Hour of Code is a website where you can program. Hour of Code teaches kids computer-science. I really liked that it was
educational, but also exciting. Some other websites don’t teach math or science but, Hour of Code
teaches math and science, in an exciting way for kids to learn how to program. If kids want to be
a programmer I suggest going to Hour of Code. From my experience, I recommend the Minecraft
one or the Frozen one. I think they are the hardest of all of them. I really think you should try the
website, Hour of Code!
We would like to extend congratulations to Mrs. Lisa Fons who was recently honored as Channel
5 News “Teacher of the Week.” News personnel and a representative from the program sponsor,
Ohio Savings Bank surprised Mrs. Fons the week before the holidays with a visit to her classroom.
As the cameras were rolling one could easily see the positive impact she has on her current first
grade students as they joined in with smiles and applause for their teacher. Mrs. Fons was nominated
for this honor by two of her previous students Carly and_Aubrey Sakacs. Carly is a current fourth
grader and Aubrey attends Wickliffe Middle School. Both girls have many found memories of their
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Education
There’s a lot going on at WMS!
The months of November and December
involved a flurry of activity for Wickliffe Middle
School students. Students were excited to have had
their artwork featured at the Wickliffe Public Library. The student artwork included over 100 students in all four grades. Included were: paintings,
drawings, collages, photography, and more! Many
of the pieces incorporate text and explore character
development, anti- bullying messages, and identity.
A second exhibit is coming in the spring.
Students in our Above & Beyond Gifted Program and LAB Program presented their research and
science studies at the annual Science Expo. Students
designed and tested their hypothesis and shared the WMS students proudly display their artresults of their experiments and learning for parents work. L to R, Leah Borsich, Jake Price,
and community members. Spectators were asked to Ashley Price.
give written feedback in lieu of prizes.
Students in grades 7 and 8 had the opportunity to take field trips to Lake West Hospital, Lakeland
Community College, and IdeaStream at Playhouse Square. These trips are part of the Wickliffe City
School’s 10-Year Plan, which focuses on exposing students to career fields, technology, and providing
relevant training based on students’ areas of interest. All of our 8th grade students will have the opportunity to take a Career Explorations course for one quarter this year. In this course they will investigate
careers, develop a career portfolio, and learn about educational opportunities for the future.
On Friday, December 18, our students in grade 5 had the opportunity to meet and spending the
afternoon hearing from local author Rachele Alpine. Ms. Alpine talked about her books for middle
school-aged readers, including “Operation Pucker Up” and “You Throw Like a Girl.” She shared her
process for writing, spoke about the editing and publication process, and shared some aspects of her life
story. Students had the opportunity to ask questions and have their books signed by Ms. Alpine.
On the last day of school prior to winter break, WMS students were treated to a popcorn and juice
snack from our Parents and Teachers Together (PATT) organization. WMS appreciates the hard work
and dedication of our parent volunteers, faculty, staff, and students who worked together to make the
first half of the school year a positive experience for all. Please check the Wickliffe Middle School
website (www.wickliffeschools.org) and follow us on Twitter (@WickMiddle) for more pictures and
information about the exciting events and activities at WMS during the second half of the school year.
2016 – 2017 New Core and Elective
Courses Offer Students Choice at WHS
Next year Wickliffe High School will be adding new core and elective courses designed to offer students
greater choice, lifelong learning opportunities, and greater college and career readiness.
In the English Department student interest courses aligned to the common core will be offered in conjunction with strong writing courses. Ninth and tenth grade students will have the option to take two of the
three semester literature courses - Mythology, Fiction, and Contemporary Literature while taking a semester
each in academic writing and professional writing. Juniors and seniors will have the opportunity to take
two of the three literature courses – Literature and Politics, American Literature, or British Literature while
taking reading and writing for college. Additional electives in Journalism, Film as Literature, and Music as
Literature will be offered in addition to current electives. Our English College Credit Plus Courses will be
expanded to include Composition I, Composition II, Introduction to Fiction, and Introduction to Poetry. Additionally, an interdisciplinary, project based service opportunity course will be available to seniors for three
credits – English, Social Studies, and Elective - called Learn. Lead. Serve.
The Social Studies Department is expanding to offer American History through Film, Women’s Right
Movement, 20th Century Genocide, Holocaust, & Conflict. The courses are designed to provide greater
depth and understanding of the world around us, the events that shape the face of America as well as our
Wickliffe community. Additionally, an interdisciplinary, project based service opportunity course will be
available to seniors for three credits – English, Social Studies, and Elective - called Learn. Lead. Serve.
The Science Department is offering greater choice in programming through the introduction of Material
Science, Geosystems, and Earth and Environmental Science. The courses are designed to provide students
with greater learning and development of understanding of the science and applications necessary in career
and industry in science.
Wickliffe High School is excited to provide new and innovative programming that couples with the
needs of students to be better prepared for life and career after high school graduation. New programming
coupled with the Ten Year Plan and Blue Devil Tracks will provide our graduates with the paths to success.
Service Learning Starts at Wickliffe High School
Learn. Lead. Serve. (LLS) is a unique multidisciplinary course that combines service
to the community with English Language Arts and Social Studies. Three-days a
week, Service Learning offers students selections from contemporary literature
that focus on the nature of humankind and society, the human condition, the
philosophical basis of American government, and participatory citizenship. The
course additionally focuses on the contemporary issues of discussions in the
form of the Socratic Seminar. Two days a week students are engaged in meaningful humancentered service at a local agency. It is through this agency that students receive a “hands-on”
experience of what the academic component has been focusing on through in-depth research
projects and real world experience. Finally, in this class, students have the rare opportunity to
develop collegial relationships with diverse professionals that further enhance their personal
and educational development. Mrs. Melissa Schultz and Mr. Phil Motta have been hard at work
developing the program and is an exciting addition to Wickliffe High School.
“Come Follow Jesus With Us”
The WMS Science Expo fills the middle
school cafeteria.
Local author Rachele Alpine speaks to
WMS 5th graders.
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From the Director WSAA Board of Directors

From the Director WSAA Board of Directors

From the Director WSAA Board of Directors

From the Director WSAA Board of Directors

State of the City 2015 - The City of Wickliffe

summer update - The City of Wickliffe

to view the AUGUST 2016 edition of the

Upcoming Events for May and June

I`m helping to end MS by participating in the 2016 Jayman BUILT MS

The Board of Directors of Qatar Fuel (WOQOD) is pleased to invite