The Neighborhood News
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The Neighborhood News
The Neighborhood News THE GARFIELD HEIGHTS TRIBUNE DELIVERED IN SOUTHEAST CLEVELAND, GARFIELD HEIGHTS, NEWBURGH HEIGHTS, CUYAHOGA HEIGHTS, INDEPENDENCE, VALLEY VIEW, MAPLE HEIGHTS AND BEDFORD 92nd YEAR NO. 23 Neighborhood Summit is Sat. CIRCULATION 15,000 COPIES WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2015 PHONE: (216) 441-2141 • EMAIL: NNEWS1923@AOL.COM BULLDOGS ADVANCE TO SWEET 16 Slavic Village Development's annual Broadway Slavic Village Neighborhood Summit will be held this Saturday, March 21, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Bohemian National Hall, 4939 Broadway Ave. Police were called to the area of East 141st St. and Broadway Ave. that morning, around 1:30 a.m., and spoke to a man who said he was leaving a friend's house and saw Primm sitting in his car across the street. He reported that he approached Primm, and Primm pulled out a handgun questioning why he had his hands in his pockets. The man said he then ran back to his vehicle and watched Primm reverse his car, strike another vehicle parked in the street, and flee the area. A short time later, around 3 a.m., a neighbor in the area called police and said Primm was back in the neighborhood. Police reportedly arrived and saw Primm sitting in his car parked on Broadway. Police said they watched Primm exit his vehicle, go into his residence in the 14000 block of Broadway, which he shares with his mother and brother, and come back out a short time later and get in his car and leave. Prior to the summit will be ribboncutting ceremonies for the new Broadway Arch and a special performance by the Cleveland Orchestra just before lunch. Summit keynote speaker will be Fred Geis, CEO of Geis Companies. Contact Susan Gordon at Slavic Village Development, 216-4291182, ext. 132 or at susang@slavicvillage.org. with questions. Congratulations to the Garfield Heights High School boys varsity basketball team on winning their district title this past weekend against East Tech, 72-60. They will now advance to the "Sweet 16" for the entire state of Ohio. Coach Sonny Johnson's team has won the NOC conference title, sectional title and district title. Their next game is in the regional semifinals at the CSU Wolstein Center vs. Uniontown Lake this Wednesday, March 18, at 8 p.m. If they win Wednesday they will play in the regional finals on Saturday, March 21, at 7 p.m. with a trip to the state's "Final 4" on the line. Go Bulldogs! Cleveland Orchestra kicks off 3 months Redskins lose of S.V. neighborhood performances Saturday heartbreaker For the second straight season, the Cuyahoga Heights High School girls basketball team fell one point short of the state final four, losing 29-28 to Berlin Hiland in the Massillon regional final Saturday night at Massillon Perry. Last year the Redskins fell, 2221, to Zanesville Bishop Rosecrans at Perry. The Redskins defeated Berlin Center Western Reserve on Wednesday, March 11, 13-28 to advance to last Saturday's regional final. Good Friday Procession in Garfield Hts. The Cleveland Orchestra at Home in Broadway Slavic Village kicks off its 3rd annual residency program this Saturday, March 21, at noon at the Broadway Slavic Village Neighborhood Summit at Bohemian National Hall, 4939 Broadway Ave., featuring a musical ensemble performing at the opening of the event. The Neighborhood Summit is an annual event that brings dedicated community stakeholders together to celebrate the accomplishments and hard work of neighborhood residents and organizations. A central highlight of the orchestra's Slavic Village residency will be a free community concert at Our Lady of Lourdes Church on Friday, April 10, at 7:30 p.m. open bowling from noon to 2 p.m. ists creating a temporary art exhibit After bowling there will be a perfor- using vacant homes. mance by a Cleveland Orchestra chamber ensemble from 2 to 3 p.m. The event also includes a neighborhood block party, hands-on art The Cleveland Orchestra Cham- activities and local food. ber Chorus, under the direction of Robert Porco, Cleveland Orchestra Performances of the orchestra’s director of choruses, combines forces popular “Musical Rainbow” prowith the Elizabeth Baptist Church grams, introducing children ages Choir in a Choral Celebration per- 3-6 to a musical instrument, takes formance on Sunday, April 26, at place Monday, April 20, at Warner noon following the Sunday worship Girls Leadership Academy at 9:30 service at the church, 6114 Francis a.m., on Wednesday, May 20, at noon and Saturday, May 23, at 11 Ave. a.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes On Friday, May 1, at 7 p.m., the Church, and at St. Stanislaus Church orchestra will perform a free Family on Friday, May 22, at 11 a.m. These Concert for the community at the performances last about 30 minutes Broadway Boys & Girls Club, 6114 and are free and open to the public; Broadway Ave. Pre-concert activi- no tickets are required. ties begin at 6 p.m. The Cleveland Orchestra is also Free tickets for the concert will be participating in community service distributed at the Broadway Boys & events throughout Slavic Village Girls Club on Friday, April 17, over the course of the residency. from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m., at UniverMusicians and staff are volunteersity Settlement, 4800 Broadway Ave., ing at the John Paul II Ozanam on April 17 during school hours, and at Broadway School of Music & Center, located at Holy Name the Arts, 5415 Broadway Ave., on Church. At concerts in January as Saturday, April 18, from 9 a.m. to 1 part of the Orchestras Feeding America campaign, the orchestra p.m. collected more than 600 pounds of On Sunday, May 3, at 11:30 a.m., food that was delivered to Ozanam a Cleveland Orchestra ensemble and distributed to local families. will perform at Seven Roses Restaurant as part of the Polish Constitu- In partnership with MetroHealth, Cleveland Orchestra musicians will tion Day Parade activities. give a pop-up performance for paOn May 16 and 17, ensembles tients and families in the waiting from The Cleveland Orchestra will room at the Broadway Health Cengive a pop-up performances at ter location. Members of The Cleve“Rooms to Let,” an annual neigh- land Orchestra are being featured borhood art walk that highlights in a benefit chamber music concert the community investment in the for the Broadway School of Music & local housing market with local artthe Arts on Friday, May 1, at the Polish-American Cultural Center. The concert, under the direction of James Feddeck, includes musical selections by Wagner and Tchaikovsky, Smetana’s "The Moldau," and Rossini’s "Introduction and Variations for Clarinet and Orchestra" featuring Cleveland OrJoin members of area churches, chestra assistant principal clarinet businesses and faith institutions for Daniel McKelway as soloist. the 15th annual Procession of the Free tickets for the Our Lady of Cross in Garfield Heights on Good Lourdes concert will be available Friday, April 3, from 10 a.m. to starting this Saturday at the Summit noon, sponsored by the Garfield as well as the following locations in Heights Christian Unity Council. Slavic Village: Becker's Donuts, The walk will begin and conclude Supermarket Bi-Rite, R&K Sausage, at the Garfield Heights Civic Cen- Red Chimney and Seven Roses Deli. ter, 5407 Turney Rd., where ample On Sunday, April 19, the orchesparking will be available. tra will join the “Sunday Funday” at As in past years, the walk will be on The Nash – The Slovenian Nalevel terrain and will have a police tional Hall, 3563 E. 80 St., for a day escort to ensure public safety from of family activities and bowling. traffic when crossing the street. Families are welcome to join the Those who are unable to walk the route may also use the shuttle service provided by Jennings Center for Older Adults, or may follow The Cleveland Division of Police is currently investigating an officeralong in their car. involved shooting which occurred Tuesday, March 10, around 11:45 Light refreshments will be served p.m., according to Cleveland Public Information Officer Sgt. Ali Pillow. in the Civic Center following the Pillow said a woman came to the police station around 11:30 p.m. that walk. evening and told police her husband was in their upstairs apartment at 6902 Ottawa Rd., Cleveland, threatening her and the downstairs resident. The woman stated that the man was armed. Police kill suspect on Ottawa Ave. Talk on Slovakia Cleveland-Bratislava Sister Cities, Inc. (CBSC), an American-Slovak cultural organization, will present former CBSC president Joe Klucho speaking on "My Experiences Visiting and Teaching in Slovakia" on Monday, April 13, after a short meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Garfield Heights Branch Library, 5409 Turney Rd. Police were dispatched and entered the home, then proceeded up the rear stairs and into a hallway to find the male reported to be threatening. According to Pillow, the suspect came out of the upstairs unit and went into the hallway where officers were standing and fired two rounds from a .45 caliber handgun at the officers. One of the rounds struck an officer in the chest area of his bulletproof vest, according to Pillow. The officers then retreated to the downstairs unit. The suspect also walked down the steps with the weapon in his hand yelling at officers to shoot him, according to Pillow. Officers pleaded with the suspect to put the weapon down, and after ignoring several commands and pleas from Klucho has made 11 trips to officers to drop his weapon, Pillow said the suspect again raised the Slovakia and spent a year teaching weapon in the direction of the officers. English at the Akademia At that time, Pillow said four officers fired their weapons at the suspect. Vzdelavania in Puchov, Slovakia. A total of five rounds were fired by police officers. The suspect was struck He will speak about his experiences by the gunfire and pronounced dead at the scene, Pillow said. The man and adventures during his trips to was identified as Theodore Johnson, 64, according to published reports. Slovakia, where his parents are from. There is no charge for attendance The officer who was struck by gunfire was conveyed to MetroHealth Medical Center where he was treated and released. and all are welcome. For more information about the "The Cleveland Division of Police Use of Deadly Force Investigation meeting or Cleveland-Bratislava Team responded to the scene as they do for all police officer involved Sister Cities and its programs, call shootings," said Pillow. 216-228-8179. READ THE N.N. ONLINE AT theneighborhoodnews.com Cleveland man shot to death; Garfield police arrest suspect Tony Primm, 30, of Garfield Heights, was arrested in the murder of Clifford Cunnard, 58, of Cleveland, on Broadway Avenue last Saturday in the early morning hours, according to Garfield Heights police reports. The theme this year is “Historic Foundations: Building Blocks for the Future.” Summit speakers and topics will highlight the great developments, current and historic, that make Slavic Village a dynamic, active and vibrant community. In addition to the keynote speaker, world-class entertainment and a free lunch, neighborhood residents who go above and beyond for their community on a regular basis will receive awards. FREE A loaded .45 caliber handgun was recovered at the scene. An assistant Cuyahoga County prosecutor and the Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner's Office also responded to the scene. "The officers involved in the shooting will be placed on a three-day administrative leave, which is protocol for officers involved in use of deadly force incidents," concluded Pillow. Officers said they followed Primm and attempted to stop his car on Broadway near McCracken, when he fled eastbound into Maple Heights. After a short pursuit, police decided to call off the chase due to increasing speeds. Police learned Primm had crashed his car into a house in the 13600 block of Granger Road in Garfield Heights a short time later, according to the report. As police arrived, Primm exited his vehicle and fired several rounds from a 9mm rifle towards officers, according to the report. Police returned fire and Primm surrendered. No one was injured during the shooting. While being arrested, police said Primm continuously said he was sorry for having shot the man in his house on Broadway. Police went back to the home and found Cunnard in a first floor bedroom with apparent gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene by Garfield Heights Fire Department paramedics. Police took Primm's mother and brother who were inside the house in for questioning. Primm is being held for the investigation of aggravated murder and two counts of attempted murder of a police officer. While at City Jail, detectives told Primm they needed to collect his clothing and belongings as evidence, and said they noticed blood on his shirt and pants. The items were forwarded to the Detective Bureau for further investigation. Cutbacks continue in Maple Hts. as director reports on 2015 budget By Judith Goldsworth Maple Heights Finance Director Irene Crowell gave city officials an overview of the proposed 2015 budget, which includes continuing cutbacks in city departments and services, at a special council meeting held last Wednesday, March 11. She said that according to estimated figures this year, total dollars available to the city would be about $19 million, and total appropriations about $17.5 million, with a $1.5 million fund balance to include special funds. "The goal is to stay out of deficit," Crowell said. The budget ordinance, the first to be prepared since Maple Heights However, she added, "It is a budwas declared to be in a state of fiscal get and it is a plan, and we won't emergency by State Auditor Dave know until the year is over if all of Yost last month, is on first reading. these dollars came in." It will be on the agenda again at the Crowell said that once the city regular council meeting to be held joined the Southeast Emergency tonight, March 18, at 7 p.m., CounCommunications Center, which will cil President Jackie Albers stated. serve Maple Heights in addition to If not passed tonight, council will other southeast area communities, have to hold additional meetings it is hoped money will be saved on later this month in order to pass the dispatcher salaries for the second ordinance in time for the Tuesday, half of 2015. March 31 filing deadline with There are no appropriations for Cuyahoga County. the Recreation Department in the Albers said city officials were still budget, she noted. If no changes reviewing the proposed budget, with are made before the legislation expenditures of about $17.5 mil- passes, this could mean no municilion. "I think council will need a pal pool, athletic fields or pavilions little bit of time to look this over will be open this year. and we will come back and base our Crowell encouraged council memdeterminations on all these facts bers to review the budget and conThe Cleveland Orchestra intro- and figures," she said. tact her with any questions they duced its “At Home” neighborCrowell explained that the budget might have. hood residencies in May 2013 in the Gordon Square community of prepared for this year amounted to Salary reduction on Cleveland. The 2nd annual resi- an overall view of where the city is financially and what funds are avail- second reading dency was held in Lakewood. able. For example, she said, the Placed on second reading at last The goals of the neighborhood revenue from traffic cameras, which residencies are to bring increased were in operation for a few months week's meeting was an ordinance, visibility and vibrancy to greater last year before voters shut them sponsored by Councilman Bill Cleveland’s neighborhoods, build down, totaled a little over $1 mil- Brownlee, to reduce the salaries of the mayor, council president and community through arts and cul- lion in 2014. ture in tandem with local partners all seven council members, effective However, there are still outstand- with the new terms of January 1, and offer more people the opportunity to engage with the music and ing fines estimated to be about 2016. the musicians of The Cleveland $112,000 which could be collected The ordinance proposes to cut the in 2015, Crowell said. Orchestra. mayor's annual salary from $80,000 to $75,000, the council president's from $15,000 to $9,000, and all council members from $12,000 to The Cleveland Public Library's Fleet branch, 7224 Broadway Ave. in $9,000 each. Slavic Village, will host "Read Across Broadway-Slavic Village Day" on If passed at a future meeting, the Thursday, March 19, from 3 to 5 p.m., with a magical mashup of reductions could save the city about amusement and books! $37,000 annually, which would help The event will feature Daoud Puppeteering and puppeteering history; to further reduce the city's deficit, "Twista Girl" with balloon twisting; story time by Donna Willingham, Brownlee has stated. manager of the Hough Branch Library; arts and crafts by Lan Gao, Zoning changes approved Children's Librarian at the Fleet Branch; a #Selfie booth; and a limited At last week's meeting, council quantity of after school healthy snacks for parents and children. approved an ordinance to amend The event is a collaboration between the library and the Reach Out and the city's zoning map, to change the Read Plus program at MetroHealth Broadway Health Center. zoning districts in the city, upon As a bonus activity, staff will be on hand to register children for the recommendation of the PlanCleveland Metropolitan School District's pre-kindergarten and kinder- ning and Zoning Commission. This will increase the potential for stores garten classes for next school year. and services in the city, officials For information or to reserve a spot at this free event, call the library stated. at 216-623-6962. (Continued on Page 3) 'Read Across Broadway-Slavic Village' PAGE 2 Wednesday, March 18 Ward 12 Dems Meet The Ward 12 Democratic Club will meet Wednesday, March 18, at 7:30 p.m. at Lincoln Post 13 on Fleet Ave. Refreshments will be served. Friday, March 20 Mobile Food Pantry THE NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS THS Night At The Races Trinity High School, 12425 Granger Rd., Garfield Hts., will host its 2nd annual Night at the Races this Friday, March 20, at 6:30 p.m. Cost, $25, includes Lenten dinner, beer, wine and soft drinks. Horses available for $20 each; cash prizes for race winners. Also enjoy sideboards, raffles and other activities. Proceeds to benefit the school's retreat program. Tickets, 216-581-1644, ext. 3018. The monthly Mobile Food Pantry will be open to the public in the Saturday, March 21 parking lot of the former Broadway United Methodist Church, St. Monica Family Expo 5246 Broadway Ave., on Friday, March 20, from 3-5 p.m. Proof of The St. Monica Parish Family address and ID are required. Expo will be held Saturday, March 21, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the St. St. Andrew Fish Fry Monica Campus, 13623 Rockside Fish Fry Dinners will be served at Rd., Garfield Hts. Families and St. Andrew Church on Maple Park older adults will receive helpful Dr. in Maple Hts. on Friday, March information, speak with experts 20, from 4-7 p.m. Take outs avail- from community resources, find able. 216-475-9365. free health screenings and enjoy WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2015 calling 216-662-2277, mailbox #2. erage. Cost for adults, $6.50; chilThe Isabella Guild will also sell dren, $3.50; tickets available at homemade bakery. the door. Proceeds to benefit the parish's St. Vincent DePaul SociThur. & Fri., March 26, 27 ety to assist with the needy in Slavic snacks! Fun for kids and helpful Village. Italy and Lourdes THS Spring Musical for all ages. Open to the public. Wed. & Thur., April 1, 2 Join Fr. Joseph Callahan, spiritual Sponsored by Jennings Center for Trinity High School, 12425 director at Our Lady of Lourdes Older Adults and The Learning Granger Rd., Garfield Hts., will Senior Center Bake Sale present its spring musical, "PipParish, in a pilgrimage to Italy and Circle. 216-662-8685. The Garfield Hts. Senior Center Lourdes from June 15 through June pin," on Thursday and Friday, Neighborhood Summit March 26 and 27, at 7 p.m. in the will host a Bake Sale in the front 26. Visit Rome, Tuscany, Assisi, Broadway-Slavic Village Neigh- school gymnasium. General ad- lobby of the Civic Center, 5407 Venice and Lourdes. The cost is borhood Summit will present "His- mission, $8, purchase at the door. Turney Rd., on Wednesday and $3999, includes airfare and all-intoric Foundations: Building Blocks Contact Mrs. Jennifer Cochran, Thursday, April 1 and 2, from clusive trip. For more information for the Future" on Saturday, March director, at 216-581-1644, ext. 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Trista, 216- visit www.proximotravel.com or call 475-3244. 855-842-8001. 21, at Bohemian National Hall, 5008 with questions. 4939 Broadway Ave. Special perFriday, March 27 formance by members of the Cleveland Orchestra; complimentary Shroud Of Turin Program After meeting in the Cinemark Theatre in Valley View for over eight lunch at noon. Summit with guest A presentation on The Shroud of years, Momentum Christian Church has decided to change locations. speaker Fred Geis, CEO, Geis Companies, will begin at 12:30 Turin will be given by David M. This Sunday, March 22, at 10:30 a.m., it will host its first church service p.m. The Gateway Arch Onysko, Shroud expert for over at Maple Leaf Elementary School, 5764 Turney Rd. in Garfield ribboncutting will be held prior to 30 years, on Friday, March 27, in Heights. the event at 11:15 a.m. at E. 49 St. the Church of St. Rita's St. Mark “We’re crazy-excited about this move to Maple Leaf," said Dan Smith, Chapel Hall, 32820 Baldwin Rd., and Broadway Ave. Solon, from 10 a.m. to noon. Lunch Momentum's lead minister and a Garfield Heights resident. "We’re a available after the seminar, $10; church that tries to serve people the way Jesus did. For the last decade, Sunday, March 22 RSVP required by calling 440-248- due to the lack of residents around Cinemark, we’ve been serving a lot Breakfast With Easter Bunny 1350. See life-size images of the of people in the Garfield community. This move just makes sense. We The Post #627 American Legion artifact and hear evidence of its can’t wait to be more of a blessing to this city.” Ladies Auxiliary, 3935 E. 42 St., authenticity. The presentation will James Fruits, another resident of Garfield Heights, is Momentum’s Newburgh Hts., will host Break- also be given in the evening, from creative arts minister and was recognized as the 2012 Distinguished fast with the Easter Bunny on Sun- 7-9 p.m., at Faith United Method- Citizen of the Year by the Garfield Heights Chamber of Commerce. day, March 22, serving from 9 a.m. ist Church, 2560 Post Rd., Smith, Fruits and the Momentum Band have been doing free nonto 1 p.m. Breakfast includes French Twinsburg. Both presentations are religious public school assemblies at William Foster Elementary for toast, eggs, sausage and beverage. free. 330-425-7481. several years and recently started providing assemblies for Elmwood Adults, $5; children, $3. Pictures Saturday, March 28 Elementary and Maple Leaf Elementary. with the Easter Bunny, $2. Jody Saxton, Maple Leaf principal, describes one of these assemblies Indy School Resale Event Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast in the Garfield schools by saying, “Mr. Smith volunteered his band to The Independence Primary come and do a school-wide presentation all around literacy and The Kiwanis Club of IndepenSchool PTO will host a Spring Kids reading. The program was awesome! We had our entire student body dence will hold its annual Pancake Resale on Saturday, March 28, at of over 550 kids in the gym totally engaged with the music and Breakfast on Sunday, March 22, in the Independence Middle School, entertainment. The program promoted reading and had the kids the Independence Middle School cafeteria, 6111 Archwood Rd., 6111 Archwood Rd., from 8 a.m. to laughing and singing.” from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets for noon. Early bird sale begins at 8 As far as Sunday services go, Momentum is not your typical traditional adults, $7; children 12 and under, a.m. with $5 admission.; general $4; purchase from any Kiwanis mem- sale, 9 a.m., with $1 admission. Items church. A full band leads worship, a painter sometimes paints while the ber or at the door. Menu includes include children's clothes, baby gear, preacher is talking, and the atmosphere is very upbeat. Their “creative regular, blueberry or chocolate chip car seats, stroller, toys, books, games, team” sometimes produces original comedy videos to set up their pancakes, sausage, juice and coffee. etc. Contact indyresale@yahoo.com sermons. www.independencekiwanis.com. with questions or to reserve a table “Jesus’ primary passion was to reach those who were disconnected by March 19. from God," said Smith. "That’s our passion, too. If you aren’t regularly GHHS Bowling Fundraiser a part of another church, we’d love to have you check out Mo." Palm Saturday Event A fundraiser for the Garfield Hts. High School bowling team will be The Lutheran Church of the Covheld Sunday, March 22, from 1-4 enant, 19000 Libby Rd., Maple p.m. at Cloverleaf Lanes, 5619 Hts., will present its 5th annual Brecksville Rd., Independence. Palm Saturday Event, for children Cost for adults, $10; children 10 ages three years through eighth and under, $7; includes three hours grade, on Saturday, March 28, beMarymount Place in Garfield continued. "It’s also about our resiof mixed couples bowling, shoes, ginning at 9:30 a.m. The day will Heights received a perfect score dents and their families. They are snacks and pop. Raffle baskets and include storytelling, crafts and an on the Ohio Department of an important part of the team.” 50/50 drawing. Call Jenn Newrones Easter egg hunt. Lunch will be for tickets, 216-624-8802. Matthews noted that the ODH provided. Space is limited to the Health's annual survey in January, first 40 children to enroll. The based on the hard work and dedi- examiner was extremely impressed Wednesday, March 25 event is free and open to members cation of the administration, nurs- with the staff and residents and of the community. 216-662-0370. ing staff and caregivers, dietary their comments about the facility. K Of C Dinner department and environmental “She said Marymount Place is a Sunday, March 29 Chicken paprikash and dumpservices. lovely community," Mathews said. lings, with vegetables, salad and Easter Breakfast “We’ve had perfect scores berolls will be served at the Knights fore so it’s always a goal to work for of Columbus Club 4130, 10806 St. John Nepomucene Parish, Granger Rd., Garfield Hts., on 3785 Independence Rd., Cleve- them,” said Marymount Place AdWednesday, March 25, from 4-7 land, will hold its annual Easter ministrator Peggy Mathews. p.m. Cost for adults, $9; children Breakfast on Sunday, March 29, “This score reflects the true team under 12, $7. Reservations re- from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Menu: French aspect of Marymount Place," she quired by Sunday, March 22, by toast, sausage, scrambled eggs, bev- Momentum Church moves to G.H. Marymount Place receives perfect annual survey score Reed to give 'State of the Ward' tomorrow G.H. Youth Theatre presents Sondheim musical Cleveland's Ward 2 Councilman Zack Reed will give his "State of the Ward" address on Thursday, March 19, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Bethany Christian Church, 3940 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., CleveThe Garfield Heights Youth The- land. atre will perform "Into the Woods Councilman Reed will discuss Jr." this Saturday, March 21, at 7 current safety and economic dep.m., and Sunday, March 22, at 2 velopment in Ward 2 and inform p.m., at the Garfield Heights Per- residents of the many positive forming Arts Center, 4900 Turney things to come. A question and answer session will follow the adRd. dress. Tickets for the performances, with music and lyrics by Stephen All residents, businesses and Sondheim, can be purchased at churches are encouraged to attend. the door and are $10 for adults, $5 For more information, call the for students and $7 for seniors 65 office of Councilman Zack Reed at and older. 216-664-4945. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2015 THE NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS Bedford Historical Society to host annual Open House The Bedford Historical Society will host its annual Spring Open House on Sunday, April 12, from 2 to 5 p.m., at the Town Hall Museum, 30 South Park St., on Public Square in Bedford. Attendees can view the new exhibit, "Through the Lens of the Camera - People, Places and Events," which features photos from the Bedford Historical Society archives, including photos from professional photographers, amateur photographers, early da- Block watch The Cranwood Ward Club will meet Tuesday, March 24, at 7 p.m. at the Garfield Heights Civic Center, 5407 Turney Rd. Cutbacks continue (Continued from Page 1) guerreotypes, tin types, and its collection of family albums. Also on exhibit will be the museum's extensive collection of cameras and photographic equipment. A group photo of those in attendance will be taken at the event. Admission and parking is free. Refreshments will be served in the lobby. Letters to the Editor Religious freedom in America – will it continue? Holy Name Holy Name Church, 8328 Broadway Ave., will hold its Fish Fry dinners on Fridays only, now through Good Friday, April 3, from 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. in Haren In recent years this basic freedom has been under attack by our Hall. Basic fish fry dinner, $8.50. government. One leader of our government bragged in one of his Other dinners also available. For carry-outs call 216-271-9002. speeches that ”America is no longer a Christian nation." One of the basic freedoms guaranteed by the First Amendment to the Constitution is “Freedom of Religion.” The ability to follow one’s conscience according to one’s religious beliefs is not only an American right, it is also guaranteed by God. children's dinner, $4.50. Desserts in the Wednesday, April 1 issue in and takeouts also available. No preparation for Easter Sunday. call ahead needed. 216-702-5024. The information should include the name and address of the church St. Monica and its services for Holy Thursday St. Monica's Meal Ministry will through Easter Sunday, along with sponsor Lenten Fish Frys on Fri- a contact phone number. days, March 20 and 27, serving from 4-7 p.m. in the school cafete- Church listings can be emailed ria, 13633 Rockside Rd. in Garfield to nnews1923@aol.com, faxed to Heights. Prices range from $5 to 216-441-0058, or sent by mail to $9. All items available a la carte, The Neighborhood News, 8613 eat-in or carryout. Handicapped Garfield Blvd., Garfield Heights, 44125. accessible. 216-662-8685. Please submit information by MonSs. Peter & Paul day, March 30, at 5 p.m. Ss. Peter & Paul Church will serve Lenten dinners on Fridays, March 20 and 27, from 5-8 p.m. in the parish activity center, 4750 Turney Rd. in Garfield Heights (access off A nonperishable Food Pantry will Dorothy Ave.) Dinners cost $5 to be open every Sunday from 12:30$10. A la carte, takeout or eat in 1:30 p.m. at Community Friends Church, 4509 Warner Rd. in Cleveavailable. 216-429-1515. land. Each person is permitted to come once per month. A current photo ID is required. The pantry will be closed when there is a fifth Sunday of the month. Food Pantry Holy Week services wanted The U.S. Supreme Court has recently ruled many times against Hope UMC Christian symbols being used in public. Many schools and municipaliHope United Methodist Church, ties are afraid to mention anything of a religious manner in their 79 Center Rd. in Bedford, will activities. Even political parties are afraid to defend the rights of serve its last meatless Lenten dinChristians to practice their religious beliefs. The Neighborhood News is askners on Friday, March 20, from Not only has our government been attacking our religious freedom, 4:30 to 7 p.m. Adult dinners are ing local churches to send in their but also corporations and individuals have been doing the same. A few $8; senior and children dinners, Holy Week services to be printed months ago in a large shopping mall near Atlanta, Georgia, a sign was $6. Takeout orders also available. posted forbidding people to pray in public before they ate their meals 440-232-3131. at the Food Court. The special council meeting last week was preceded by a Committee of the Whole meeting at which several representatives of State Auditor Dave Yost's office went over the state's fiscal emergency analyWe all have experienced our shopkeepers being forbidden to say sis for Maple Heights. "Merry Christmas" to their customers. Even atheists have set up public Representatives explained plans signs saying: “It’s okay not to believe in God." It seems that the only for the state to assist the city over persons who have freedom of religion in America are those who have the next few years and help in its no religion. financial recovery. Yost's office staff In about four months the U.S. Supreme Court is going to rule on two will compile an accounting report major issues that will affect the freedom of Catholics to practice their which will examine all accounting religious beliefs. One issue centers on the HHS mandate about birth areas of the city and make it cor- control and abortion which could force Catholic institutions to pay for rect any deficiencies that show up immoral drugs. in that report. The other issue it will rule on will be gay marriage, which could force As required by state law, a com- Catholics to condone and participate in this immoral practice. The mission will be set up to formulate U.S. Supreme Court has an obligation to protect freedom of conscience a recovery plan to get the city out for persons of all religions, but will it do so? of fiscal emergency, and as clariWhat will happen to America if the core value of religious freedom is fied by Law Director John Montello, the city will have 120 taken away? Please pray that our government will change its attitude days from the date of the first towards Christianity. Also please pray that freedom of conscience will commission meeting to submit the continue for all persons. I am sure God will answer our prayers. recovery plan, which will include a Fr. Thomas Haren five-year forecast on how to elimiPastor, St. Monica Church nate the city's deficit. Garfield Heights Representatives explained that the commission members will include a designee from the Office of Budget and Management, who will chair the commission, as well as a designee from the Treasurer's Office. The commission will also include Mayor Jeffrey Lansky, Council President Albers, as well as three representatives from the community, to be approved by Governor John Kasich, who have business and financial backgrounds and knowledge of revenue and budgets. Yost's representatives said state officials were not there to "take over the administration" of the city, but "to help guide you back to solvency... they want you to succeed." These area churches continue to serve fish dinners and other meatless meals this Lenten season. PAGE 3 St. Michael St. Michael's Holy Name Society will serve Fish Frys during the Fridays, March 20 and 27, in the church hall located at 6540 Brecksville Rd. in Independence, from 4-7 p.m. Dinners cost $8-$9; PAGE 4 THE NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS By Amber Weisbarth Attempted Auto Theft A 25-year-old Tonsing Dr. resident told police she heard someone attempting to break into her house through a window on March 15, about 10:40 p.m. The woman, a valid CCW permit holder, said she got her handgun and went to the side door in an attempt to see the suspects and saw two males RENT HOUSE dressed in black, wearing ski masks, standing by her car parked in her driveway. She said she watched one of the males throw a large rock through the rear driver's side window and shattered it. She said she then fired one round from her handgun and watched them flee on foot through a backyard. Police and the K9 Unit searched for suspects with negative results. 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WANT TO BUY of the 13-year-old's mothers had Reckless Operation been driving around the city looking for individuals who wanted to A 31-year-old Bedford resident fight her daughter, according to reportedly drove his vehicle from the I-480 westbound lanes near the report. the Valley View bridge, off the Chief Sackett said the mother roadway, down an embankment was at the scene yelling and curs- and into a ravine on Monday aftering and said that, "The woman's noon, about 1:20 p.m. Police said tirade was directed at the officers, the car also struck a fence and the participants in the fight, and at flipped over. Police said the car times at no one in particular." She was traveling at 75 MPH in a 60 was issued a summons for disorMPH zone. Valley View police took derly conduct. the man to Marymount Hospital The 13-year-olds were arrested for treatment. He was charged with and disorderly conduct charges reckless operation. are pending through the Youth Bureau for all juveniles involved. Shots Fired •A man called police on March Police said another female, 15, came on scene and caused more of 11, about 12:15 p.m., and said he a disturbance while officers were was travelling northbound on East trying to calm the situation. Her 131st St. at Cranwood Dr., and saw a white Jeep in front of him stop charges are also pending. and open the passenger side door. Officers said a mediation between He said a man standing at the the two groups of girls and their corner of East 131st and Cranwood ongoing dispute took place earlier (Continued on Page 5) that day at the Garfield Heights Garfield. 2/4 bedroom, up. Carpeted. Updated. Large kitchen and living room, dining room. No Section 8. $700 month. (216) 264-1158. RENT APARTMENT 3 bedroom up, $450 plus security. Parking for one car. References required. No pets. (216) 641-9381. Turney Rd./Cleveland. Large 2 bedroom up. Carpet, shower. Off street parking. No pets. Verifiable income. $450/month + security. (216) 3831441. RENT APARTMENT RENT APARTMENT COMMERCIAL PROPERTY RENT HOUSE COMMERCIAL PROPERTY RENT STOREFRONT RENT STOREFRONT RENT OFFICE SPACE RENT OFFICE SPACE they found the spent shell casing Middle School and the parents were and saw the bullet had struck the aware of the constant problems. ground near her garage and went Drug Activity into the dirt. Police received an anonymous In the report, police said the call on March 12, about 10:15 a.m., woman was not issued a summons for discharging the firearm be- about a suspicious SUV in the 9300 cause of her belief someone was block of Grand Division. Police breaking into her home and be- arrived and found two males in the cause she is a single mom, home SUV, and as officers approached alone, with two small children. Po- them, the passenger got out of the lice said the report has been for- car, saying he had a CCW permit warded to the city prosecutor for and was carrying a firearm. As an review and possible charges. officer took the gun from the man's pocket, he smelled of a strong odor Criminal Damage of marijuana. Another officer A resident of East 113th St. called spoke to the driver, who also police on March 10, about 7:10 smelled strongly of marijuana, and p.m., when he saw a large group of both men were detained. juveniles in the Elmwood ElemenOfficers searched the car and tary School parking lot, and saw a few of them jump onto a car, dam- found a plastic baggy of marijuana aging the trunk, roof and hood. and a digital scale, commonly used When police arrived, the juveniles to weigh the drug, in the front fled in multiple directions. Police center console. Both men were spoke to staff at St. John Church arrested and taken to City Jail. nearby who said a large group of The passenger of the car, 21, of juveniles had just been dismissed Cleveland, was held on no bond, from the gym at their building. charged with carrying weapons The staff said the group had been under disability, improper han"rowdy" and broke a foosball table dling of a firearm and drug paraprior to dismissal. The elemen- phernalia, and was issued a sumtary school may have security cammons for possession of marijuana. era footage of the incident. The driver, 19, also of Cleveland, was issued a summons for drug Disturbance/Fight paraphernalia and possession of Police were called to the Family marijuana. Dollar on Turney Rd. last Wednesday, about 2:50 p.m., due to a Property Found large group of juveniles fighting A resident of the 4600 block of in the parking lot. Chief Robert East 104th St. called police on Sackett reported there were about March 14, about 11:50 a.m., and 20 females at the scene. said she noticed a handgun was When police arrived they said laying in a tree lawn next door. two of the females in the group, Police arrived, placed the loaded both 13, were wearing dirt-cov- gun in a box and forwarded it to ered, torn clothing, indicative of the Detective Bureau for investibeing involved in a physical altercation. Officers learned that one gation. RENT HOUSE RENT APARTMENT RENT APARTMENT RENT HALLS RENT HALLS PERSONALS PERSONALS HELP WANTED ELDERLY CARE Help Wanted: Experienced automotive roadside technician/ driver. (216) 298-7156. State tested nurses assistant. Willing to work Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., caring for your elderly family member. References. 12 years experience. (216) 233-0128. Helper needed: Digging, lifting, cutting grass. $8.50 per hour. (216) 393-4270. SERVICESAND REPAIRS Person needed to run errands, do light cleaning. $10 per hour. Parmatown Mall area. (440) 4994151, leave message. Plumbing, carpentry, painting, window ropes, locks and numerous home repairs and improvements. References. Gary, (216) 441-4747. HELP WANTED HELP WANTED HELP WANTED CATERING CATERING SERVICES AND REPAIRS SERVICES AND REPAIRS HELP WANTED HELP WANTED WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2015 in the 5900 block of Turney Rd. Police arrived and made a perimeter around the home and found a back window. Around the time of spent shell casing under the back the incident, GHPD said a white window. Jeep had been stolen from East 93rd Officers made numerous atSt. in Cleveland, and the Jeep had a tempts to contact someone inside heart sticker on the back window. with negative results, and finally Officers said they would give special made an announcement on a attention to the area. cruiser loudspeaker. Police said a •A Littleton Rd. resident called teen then spoke through the front police on March 13, about 5 p.m., door, claiming he was 17, home and said he believed he heard a alone, and told police they could gun shot come from a home nearby not come in. The teen gave police Garfield Hts. police reports (Continued from Page 4) pulled out a long barrel revolver and fired one shot into the vehicle. He said the Jeep made a left turn onto Beachwood Rd., and the man with the gun fled on foot onto South Parkway. Police were unable to locate the suspect or the vehicle. The witness said the Jeep had a gray bottom and may have had a sticker on the THE NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS his mother's cell phone number upon request and said nothing further. Police tried contacting the woman with negative results. The casing was tagged as evidence and police were to follow up with the investigation. Rec center news The Garfield Heights Parks and Recreation Department will offer the following programs at the Dan Kostel Recreation Center, 5411 Turney Rd. PAGE 5 The Spring Fitness Session will begin Tuesday, March 31. Registrations will be taken through March 30. Classes will be held at Fire Station #1, located at the corner of Turney and McCracken rds., on Tuesdays or Thursdays. taken through Tuesday, March 31. The program is for any boy or girl who will be 5-7 years old on or before July 1, 2015. Birth certificates will be required at the time of registration. For information on fees, call 216T-ball registrations will also be 475-7272 and press zero. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2015 THE NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS more details or to register. •Minecraft Challenge, Tuesday, March 24, 6:30 p.m. Compete in a Minecraft challenge or practice playing Minecraft! Prizes, too! other materials provided by the library. BEDFORD The Southeast Branch of the Cuyahoga County Public Library is located in Bedford at 70 Columbus Rd. To register or for more information, call 440-439-4997 or visit cuyahogalibrary.org. •Shipwrecks of Lake Erie, Thursday, March 19, 7-8:30 p.m. Lake Erie has a long history of military and commercial vessels that have been lost on her waters. Erie Wrecks will share wreck types and their stories in chronological order. Registration required. •Tragedy of Mary Todd Lincoln, Saturday, March 21, 2-3:30 p.m. Paul Goebbel will tell the story of Mary Todd from her childhood through the tragedies that befell her and the nation. Registration required. •Craftivism, Saturday, March 21, 2-3 p.m. This is a beginning sewing experience and the items made will be donated to a local cause. Children ages 8+, teens and adults welcome. •Digital Literacy Basics, Monday and Tuesday, March 23 and 24, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This two-day course will cover digital essentials. Topics include: physical parts of computers, software basics, using and accessing the internet, and email. •Teen Stop-Motion Animation, Monday, March 23, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Shoot and animate your own stopmotion films using Stop Motion for iPad. With a signed parent release, share your masterpiece online! Space is limited. •Monday Night Groovers– Infants and Toddlers, March 23, 6:45-7:30 p.m. Caregivers and their little ones are invited for a special program of music, dance, and learning geared towards infants and toddlers. Siblings welcome! •Pen 2 Page Writing Club, Saturday, March 21, 3-4:30 p.m. Do you enjoy writing stories, poems or song lyrics? This creative writing club will provide writing activities and exercises to help you improve your skills and have fun •KinderCraft, Wednesday, sharing ideas. Registration reMarch 25, 10-11 a.m. Children quired. ages 3-5 will enjoy stories, music •Bones Bot Day Challenge, activities, and a craft. Each week Thursday, March 26, 7-8:30 p.m., features a new theme. Children for kids ages 8–14. Program your must be accompanied by an adult Robotix 2.0 robot to help Amy and caregiver. Dan Cahill start their search for •Entrepreneurship 101, the 39 Clues. Retrieve the almanac, save Saladin from the man- Wednesday, March 25, 7-8 p.m. sion fire, solve the skulls puzzle Business Advisers of Cleveland will along with other challenges you cover essential issues when conwill encounter in the 39 Clues se- sidering a new business. Topics ries "Maze of Bones," by Rick include: evaluating your ideas, deRiordan. Parents must complete a termining what you need to earn, photo release for students prior to risk factors in starting a new busithe program. Space is limited. ness, identify your competition, Registration required. and the importance of a business plan. GARFIELD HEIGHTS The Garfield Heights Branch Library is located at 5409 Turney Rd. All programs require registration unless otherwise noted. To register or for more information, call 216-475-8178. •Anime Club, Wednesday, March 25, 7-8 p.m. Join this monthly club and get together with other fans to talk about your favorite characters and enjoy other fun activities. INDEPENDENCE •Imagination Builders, Thursday, March 19, 6:45-7:45 p.m. The Independence Library, 6361 Children ages 7-11 will use their Selig Dr., will offer the following imagination while building using programs. Call 216-447-0160 or Legos, Lincoln Logs, blocks, and visit www.cuyahogalibrary.com for •Play, Learn and Grow Workshop, Tuesday, March 24, 6:307:30 p.m., for children ages 1-3 with caregiver. A 60-minute program will offer opportunities for children to play with developmentally appropriate toys in a play group atmosphere and for parents to meet and question community experts in the areas of child development, speech, language, nutrition, play, movement and music. •App Creation 101, Wednesday, March 25, 7 p.m. Learn all of the steps it takes to create your own app including: designing your own app avatars, building your app with your favorite websites, and testing the finished product. Registration •What's Up Wednesdays! March is required and space is limited! 25, 3:30-4 p.m., for teens in grades Sign up for a personal email ac6-12. Whether it's a Minute to Win count before the program if you It competition or taking a trip to do not currently have one. Japan, or perhaps competing in a Jenga contest, stop by to see "what's MAPLE HEIGHTS up" at the library. The Maple Heights Library is The library will also offer the located at 5225 Library Ln. To following program off-site at register for any of the following Marymount Place, 5100 programs, call 216-475-5000. Marymount Village Dr., Garfield •Family Literacy Night: Help- Heights. Call the Maple Heights ing Kids Manage Stress, Thurs- branch to register. •Women in day, March 19, 6:30-7:30 p.m. History: Margaret "Molly: Tobin Everyone experiences stress - even Brown, Tuesday, March 24, 3:30 kids! Kids worry about friends, p.m. Actress Anne McEvoy will school, and home life. It's impor- portray Titanic survivor and a tant that everyone in the family woman who was determined to learn healthy ways to express and break the rules of "high society." manage stress. Adults and kids will receive practical tools in this fun, interactive workshop. •One Crazy Summer Rally, Tuesday, March 24, 6:30-7:30 p.m., for students in grades 5-6. Prepare for the library's April 8 Rita Williams-Garcia author visit with a book discussion and snacks. Help make posters to decorate for the visit. Participants should read "One Crazy Summer" prior to the program. Grandmother's Club The Grandmother's Club will meet on Thursday, March 19, at 11:30 a.m. at Cuyahoga Heights Village Hall, 4863 E. 71 St. A luncheon will be served, birthdays honored, raffles and games played. PAGE 6