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On Our CoverSteve Paciorek, fitness director for the city of Brecksville, is in full elf mode as he plays the narrator in the 2011 production of The Christmas With The Most Special Gift. Each year, dozens of volunteers help stage Mayor Jerry Hruby’s annual Children’s Christmas play, which has become a holiday tradition for the city. See story on page 4. Photo by J. Farr.

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3 ........... Voters Pass Move To Amend and Police Station Rezoning

7 ........... Rec Center Rates To Increase

8 ........... Council Approves Insurance Plans

10 ........ School District Earns Top Rating

14 ........ Special Ed Costs Strain Budgets

20 ........ Holiday Special Events

24 ........ Local Sandy Damage Is Marginal

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Brecksville Chamber Accepting Nominations

for Holiday Lights Contest

Ring in the holidays by participating in the Brecksville Chamber of Commerce Community Holiday Lights Contest. This contest focuses on bringing the commu-nity together in the spirit of the holidays.

Decorations of all types – from lights to inflatables – are welcome. Entries will be judged on workmanship, originality, color, scale and proportion, suitability to Christmas and neatness. The contest is open to all Brecksville residents. However, Brecksville Chamber of Commerce board members, employees and/or their families are not eligible.

To nominate yourself or another resi-dent in Brecksville, email the chamber office at [email protected]. Nominations must include name, address and phone number along with “2012 Holiday Lights Contest” in the subject line. All entries must be received by 5 p.m. Dec. 7.

Two winners will be selected, one north of Route 82 and one south of Route 82. Judging will take place from 6 to 9 p.m Dec. 10. Winners will be contacted by phone, and their names and a photo of their homes will appear on the chamber website. Each winner will receive a com-memorative holiday ornament.

For more information, call the chamber office at 440-526-7350. ∞

We encourage letters to the editor. Letters are limited to 250 words and must be signed and include an address and phone number for verification (not for publica-tion). The street name will be printed. We reserve the right to edit all letters for clarity and length only. We might not use letters for space reasons or those that have appeared in other publications or letters on a single topic submitted multiple times by the same individual or group.

Voters Pass Move To Amend Issue and Rezoning That Clears Way for New Police Station

by Sue WaltonBrecksville voters passed a grass-roots

initiative aimed at reining in national campaign spending after city officials failed in their attempt to keep it off the ballot. Residents also passed a rezoning issue that paves the way for a new police station for the city.

The so-called “Money is not speech” issue passed 52 percent to 48 percent, and voters approved the zoning measure by a wide margin, 62 to 38 percent.

The Ohio Supreme Court ruled in October that Issue 25 could appear on the Brecksville ballot. The measure is part of Move to Amend’s national campaign against a 2010 U.S. Supreme Court ruling called Citizens United, which said that corporations and unions, as protected by the First Amendment, have the right to unlimited spending on political campaigns.

Brecksville Citizens for Transparent Politics, the local Move to Amend af-filiate, spearheaded the push to get the issue on the ballot.

Move to Amend seeks a 26th Amend-ment to the U.S. Constitution that states corporations are not people with First Amendment rights and regulating political contributions is not a violation of free speech. Issue 25 calls for the city to hold an annual “democracy day” with a public hearing to discuss the impact of political contributions of corporations, unions and political action committees. The mayor and at least one council member must submit testimony at the hearing. Then the mayor must send letters to federal and state legislative leaders saying that Brecksville residents

voted to support an initiative to amend the U.S. Constitution to establish that corporations are not people and money is not speech.

Brecksville city officials opposed the measure, fighting to keep it off the bal-lot, because, they said, the issue addresses a question the city has no authority to control: amending the U.S. Constitu-tion. Mayor Jerry Hruby also said in an October interview that he feared the measure would open the floodgates to special interest groups looking for a way for communities to champion their causes.

“Our residents voted to enact the ordi-nance, and we will govern accordingly,” wrote council President Greg Skaljac in an email after the election. He added that he doesn’t anticipate any further action by the city to block the issue.

Hruby and Rose Petsche, co-founder of Brecksville Citizens for Transparent Politics, could not be reached for com-ment prior to press time.

Voters also passed a rezoning issue that clears the way for a new police station and mayor’s court. The measure rezones three parcels of land on Brecksville Road across from City Hall from residential to community facilities.

“We appreciate our residents approv-ing the zoning change,” Skaljac wrote. “Next, we will begin interviews with po-tential architects/project managers who have experience designing and building similar facilities.”

Next year will be dedicated to de-signing and planning the facility, with construction hopefully starting in 2014, according to Skaljac.

The city also must discuss how to fi-nance the project and look at its capital budgets, he added. He previously esti-mated the cost between $4 million and $7 million.

The current station, built in 1971, cannot meet the needs of an expanded police force and law-enforcement and safety issues of today, officials said before the election. ∞

CorrectionIn the “About Town” column in the

November issue, David Green was mis-identified. Neighbors hosted a double 50th birthday party for Green and his wife, Marie.

“Our residents voted to enact the ordinance,

and we will govern accordingly.”

Council President Greg Skaljac

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Brecksville’s Christmas Play Is a Gift to City, Wrapped Up in Traditionby Sue Walton

It takes a city full of elves to help deliver Mayor Jerry Hruby’s holiday gift to the community: his annual Christmas play.

From the mayor, who writes it and performs, to the jolly cast of characters played by current and former city work-ers and their families, to the people who coordinate the venue and props, those involved are preserving a rich tradition.

“It just got to be a labor of love on be-half of the employees,” said Mayor Jerry Hruby.

Brecksville’s annual Christmas play began in 1971, when then-Mayor Jack Hruby, Jerry’s brother, and Larry Dailey, co-wrote the first production, which was a small skit and a few Christmas songs. The annual event grew to a two-day, six-performance production. After Jack Hruby’s passing in 1986, Jerry Hruby became mayor and continued with his brother’s tradition.

Every year around Halloween, Hruby begins writing the script, or adapting one from a previous year. As of press time, this

year’s production was still being worked out, Hruby said.

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cial events coordinator for the Brecksville Community Center, begins to schedule show dates and times. Once the script is complete, casting and readying of sets and costumes begins.

A lot of work? Maybe. But just about everyone involved appreciates the tradi-tion and what it means to the city.

“It truly is like a city family,” McNeill

M20 BRECKSVILLE’S CHRIST-MAS PLAY IS A GIFT TO CITY, WRAPPED UP IN TRADITION

The general of the toy soldiers, played by Rachel Lustik, stands at attention during the 2011 production of “The Christmas With The Most Special Delivery,” written by Mayor Jerry Hruby. Photos by J. Farr

M21 BRECKSVILLE’S CHRISTMAS PLAYDollenchel the Enchantress, played by Clerk of Council Mary Scullin, speaks with Santa Claus, playing himself, during the 2011 Brecksville Christmas play.

said. “It’s become part of our holiday now.”

The productions are cast with city work-ers and their families. “What we’ve done over the years, employees, or someone on a board or commission, and their fami-lies are welcome to participate,” Hruby

said. “It will start to take away from the tradition if we open it up to the general public.”

For two retired Brecksville employees, the annual Christmas play is full of fond memories.

For nearly all of the 25 years Carole Harwood worked as the deputy clerk of courts, she performed in the Christmas play. Harwood, who retired in 2011, was recruited about a year after she started working for the city.

“They came in and were looking for volunteers. I raised my hand. I don’t know what I was thinking,” she joked.

Marilyn Sewell – who worked for the city from 1972 to 2007, first as the mayor’s secretary then as clerk of courts – was recruited for the play by Jack Hruby and has played Frosty the Snowman ever since, barring the one year she played Raggedy Ann.

Harwood, who played Rudolph, and Sewell still take part. They both hope to get a call again for this year’s production.

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Sewell and Harwood played parts that required large, bulky costumes that cov-ered their entire heads.

The downside of that is that the cos-tumes were hot and made it difficult to see. “One time, I was walking in circles because I just couldn’t see,” said Harwood, who also had three of her grandchildren participate in the play over the years.

The upside, though, is that no one can recognize them, Sewell said. “ I have ter-rible stage fright. If I weren’t covered from head to toe, they would not have been able to drag me out there,” she laughed.

It is not just the volunteer performers who step up every year. Dozens of city workers and their relatives help out with

things such as lighting, props, costumes, makeup, choreography, sound and other aspects of the production, McNeill said. Every year, children in the audience get to visit with Santa and receive an ornament and volunteers serve as host and hostesses at the event.

The cast rehearses every night for about two weeks before the production.

“It’s a lot of work, and it’s a bad time of year because two weeks of your Christmas season is really busy, but it’s worth every minute of it,” Harwood said.

Each production is recorded beforehand and then the cast lip-syncs it, Hruby said. It is done that way to lessen the strain of a six-performance weekend and so that the cast members, many of them young children, do not have the pressure of

memorizing lines. Many know the production by heart. “The children seem to know every word

in the play,” the mayor said. “And they know the lines really well and the songs really well.”

Harwood concurred. “I know all my lines. I always move my mouth, but no-body sees me [because of the costume],” she joked.

Most people know that every perfor-mance ends with “White Christmas,” but many might not know that in some years even still, it is the voice of former Mayor Jack Hruby the audience hears.

“The first time, the tears just came when I realized it was Jack singing,” Harwood said.

Jack Hruby sang “White Christmas” in the last play he was in, and since then, it has become the traditional closing.

“I took a tape of my brother’s voice sing-ing ‘White Christmas’ and we dubbed my voice with it,” Jerry Hruby said. “So we use that now, and sometimes we’ll just use the one of Jack alone.”

He continued, “Jack just loved doing this.”

And now many of the city’s employees share that admiration for the tradition.

“I don’t think I can put into words [what it means],” Sewell said. “It’s so precious what they’re doing and the time they give to the community. It’s really a gift to the community.”

“After all these years, it really goes over,” Harwood said. “It means so much to the mayor. It’s his biggest thing. And now people [who used to bring their kids] are coming with their grandkids.”

The tradition means a lot to the mayor, but so does the time and effort the city employees put into the production.

“I’m extremely appreciative,” he said. “Grateful is the first word I want to use, and the second is what a heartfelt ex-pression all of them [show] by being in this play each year to keep this tradition going.”

This year’s performances will be at 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 8 and 9, at the Old Town Hall. The event is free, but audience members are asked to bring canned food items as admittance. Donations will go to the Yuletide Hunger Program. Those wanting to attend must call the Com-munity Center at 440-546-2300 to make reservations. ∞

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Rec Center Rates To Increaseby Kathleen Steele Gaivin Oct. 16 city council meeting

Brecksville residents can expect to see membership rates increase at the Com-munity Center in 2013, the first increase in four years. According to Recreation Director Tom Tupa, the increase is needed mainly for capital projects on the 20-year-old facility, including new roofs over the main building and the natatorium, and pay raises for part-time Recreation Department employees.

He said that part-time employees’ wages fall short of surrounding communities and the city risks losing workers, particularly student lifeguards, to other recreation cen-ters. When school is in session, the labor pool shrinks with college students gone.

“The kids that stick around will go where they can make a little more money,” he said.

Mayor Jerry Hruby said the city strives to keep rates low for residents to encourage use, but he did not dispute the need for an

increase at this time. Law Director David Matty is expected

to have legislation prepared for council’s consideration at the next meeting.

Closed RoadsCity council appropriated $3,457 for

permanent road closure gates and sup-plies at the intersection of Riverview and Vaughn roads, where frequent flooding creates hazardous conditions for drivers. Flashing lights and “road closed” signs will flank the gates. The gates will be secured in the middle to prevent motorists from ignoring warnings as they have sometimes done at temporary closings.

“You can’t get around them,” said Ser-vice Director Ron Weidig of the perma-nent gates. Those who try will experience minimal damage, he said. “We will close them [the roads] the way we need to close them,” Weidig told council.

Economic DevelopmentCity council approved an ordinance

authorizing the mayor to execute an agree-

ment between Ganley Real Estate Co. and Ganley Management Co. to provide incentives to the companies to create and preserve jobs within the city. Hruby said he appreciates the financial commitment the Ganley family has made to the city of Brecksville.

Internet CafesThe city extended a moratorium on In-

ternet cafes within Brecksville city limits for another six months. Council is wait-ing until Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine decides on statewide rules and regulations. Internet cafes offer simulated casino experiences where customers can buy Internet time or phone cards and use them to bet points on computers loaded with games such as poker or slots. In June, Gov. John Kasich signed House Bill 386, which made a number of changes to the laws governing casinos, lottery terminals, bingo and other related areas, and includes a one-year moratorium on new cafes where customers can win cash or merchandise. ∞

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Council Approves Insurance Plansby Kathleen Steele GaivinBrecksville City Council meeting, Nov. 6

As the final residents were casting their votes at City Hall for candidates and issues in the general election, city council members were casting their own votes on a number of topics at their bimonthly meeting.

Council approved three ordinances to accept the proposals of Medical Mutual of Ohio for employee health insurance,

administration of the employee health care insurance program and the provi-sion of health care stop-loss insurance. Further, Medical Mutual of Ohio will administer a life insurance program for city employees at a $50,000 level of insurance. Delta Insurance will be responsible for an employee dental insurance program.

Jail FacilitiesCouncil approved a purchase requisi-

tion in the amount of $6,935 to tear out a defunct lavatory at the city’s jail and install a one-piece stainless-steel lavatory that includes a sink. The unit is expensive, “but it is what we need,” said Service Director Ron Weeding.

Cemetery ExpansionMayor Jerry Hruby asked council to

look into expanding Highland Drive Cemetery because there are very few empty graves available. He estimated that the city could add between 40 and 60 new graves along the driveway and

Highland Drive. According to Hruby, the cemetery expansion would give the city “an extra year” while proceeding with plans to establish a new cemetery at Blossom Hill. Hruby asked city en-gineer Gerald Wise to draw up a design and layout for the additional plots at Highland Drive Cemetery.

Retirees HonoredCity council issued two commenda-

tions to honor recently retired city employees, William and Judy Soucie. After Clerk of Council Mary Scullin read the commendations, the mayor added his own lighthearted and tender farewell to the longtime city workers.

William Soucie retired on Oct. 31 after 29 years of service in various roles for the city. “Bill is a role model for many and never let us down,” Hruby said. Judy Soucie retired in September after 24 years with the city’s police department. “She did an outstanding job,” said Hruby. ∞

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HB 472 Incorporates Federal Changes to Ohio’s Tax Codeby State Rep. Marlene Anielski

Earlier this summer, the Ohio House of Representatives passed a bill that had bipartisan support. House Bill 472 would incorporate changes to Ohio’s tax laws, specifically regarding federal tax laws in effect since March 7, 2011. This applies only to general, undated references to the Internal Revenue Code or other federal laws. It does not apply to references that have a specific date.

The bill, sponsored by Dayton-area Republican Rep. Peter Beck, passed third consideration in the House in May. It has yet to have a third consideration vote in the Ohio Senate. The bill is a continuation of what was included in earlier legislation, House Bill 58.

Sometimes Ohio tax laws are changed in order to incorporate amendments handed down by the federal government. House Bill 472 incorporates into Ohio tax laws some of the changes made by the federal government that have taken effect since March 7, 2011. Stated simply, the legisla-tion updates Ohio’s tax code in accordance to federal changes.

Additionally, under HB 472, when-ever federal amendments are added to the state’s tax code, Ohio taxpayers will be able to apply those changes into their state tax calculation if they are directly af-fected by the changes. Some examples of this includes taxpayers who are subject to the corporation franchise tax or personal income tax, as well as electric companies that are subject to municipal income taxes.

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School District Earns Top Rating, Focuses on Team-Based Approach by Joyce A. BanjacOct. 22 Brecksville-Broadview Heights School Board meeting

Earning an A is no easy feat, and earn-ing the top rating on the state report cards for 13 straight years requires either a long lucky streak or habitual dedication to excel-lence. The Brecksville-Broadview Heights School District earned an Excellent with Distinction on its 2010-11 report card, an assessment of 26 state indicators and four performance indicators.

“The district received a 108.1 on the Performance Index; this score puts us in the top 4 percent of Ohio schools,” said Superintendent Scot Prebles.

After explaining performance calcula-tions, Prebles summarized the intentions of state indicators. Indicators assess student achievement in reading, mathematics, sci-ence and social science on the Ohio gradu-ation tests, attendance and graduation rates. Performance indicators include, but are not limited to, a value-added compo-nent and adequate yearly progress (AYP).

“The AYP is a federal measure for stu-dent performance in reading and math, and measures how much students grow from one year to the next; it is a meet, or does not meet, standard. There are 10 subsets, and BBH met the expectation in all,” Prebles said.

Academic indicators aside, BBH students also excel in the arts. “The district has 26 students who were just inducted into the National Art Honor Society,” he said. He read each student’s name for the benefit of the board and community members.

What does the district need to accom-plish this year to receive an excellent rating next year? The district follows its core belief that “all children can learn,” Prebles said. From this premise, schools set student-centered achievement goals, establish measurable objectives, identify strategies and use data to help all children to learn and to progress toward district goals.

“This is precisely what the PLC’s [pro-fessional learning communities] are all about – all of us, teachers and staff, getting together, meeting at least four times a year to evaluate our plan and doing formative assessments. We are not waiting until the end of the year,” Prebles said. He also noted

that the district is beginning to move to-ward a “collaborative culture.”

Principals from BBHS, Middle, Central, Chippewa, Highland and Hilton presented evidence that their schools were setting, and achieving, student learning goals and that PLC’s already were making a differ-ence.

Each school has adopted a collabora-tive team-based approach to continuous improvement and academic achievement. A school team, or PLC, is comprised of teachers and staff members who are charged with advancing student learning, meeting to review performance updates, deciding changes, implementing improve-ments and monitoring the effectiveness of proposed changes.

PLC’s are increasingly important to student learning and student success, educators said.

“The PLC is the locus where everything happens,” Highland Principal Eva O’Mara said.

Middle School Principal Patrick Farrell offered an example of how a PLC works. “We came across 40 students who were struggling in math, and because seventh-grade math is an area of weakness, here and across the state, in just last Tuesday’s PLC, our seventh-grade teachers began revamping the mathematics curriculum,” Farrell said.

The District Budgets (Five-year)Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer Rich-

ard Berdine said he anticipates a decline in state resources.

“We will have a cash balance through fiscal year 2015, which is better than I thought in May. The good news is that although we ran deficits in fiscal years 2009-2011, in 2012, we will break even,” he said.

Staff attrition and retirements will save the district at least $508,000, he said. And casino proceeds are a new source of revenue sharing. “BBHSD will be receiv-ing its share of Cleveland and Toledo casino revenue, about $90,000 this year, with proceeds from South Hills and the Heritage building adding approximately $355,000,” Berdine explained.

“All renewable levies will be renewed, but no new levies,” Berdine stated. “We

anticipate a $100,000 revenue loss from county reappraisals, $50,000 this year.”

In referencing risk and assumptions, Berdine explained that upside risk as-sumptions can be more favorable to the forecast and downside risk unfavorable. Some pay-to-participate programs may have a downside financial risk. As of now, participants pay 100 percent of the pro-gram fee, but if the board were to decide that the district could absorb 20 percent to help offset family expenses, the reversal decision could adversely impact the budget by $100,000, Berdine summarized.

Contributions are based upon the num-ber of athletes, club and marching band members who actually participate. With fewer students participating, revenue de-clines yet program operating costs remain the same. Although some programs, such as track and student clubs, may face de-clining participation, other programs and sports, including football and volleyball, remain strong as ever.

Audience Members AskDistrict resident Renee Engelhart ex-

pressed concern about what she believed to be inconsistent statements made by the superintendent and a school principal regarding the rationale behind reductions in the math and science courses.

She inquired if reductions were motivat-ed by budget cuts, or attributed to teaching pilots in the two areas. “Did changes in the math and science schedule impact sci-ence and math courses?” Engelhart asked. Several board members discussed the ques-tion. High School Principal Joseph Muel-ler replied, “In response to budget cuts, hands-on lab time for science classes, such as environmental science and academic chemistry, has been decreased. Instead of seven periods, there are five. But our high school staff elected to use time from their professional learning community and put the time back into science instruction. When the pilot ended, the previous sched-ule was not restored.”

Board Approves PoliciesThe board approved three policies: stu-

dent assessment and academic intervention services; the Third Grade Reading Guaran-tee; and promotion, academic acceleration, placement and retention.


Assessment helps students to meet performance objectives and the educa-tional achievement goals of the district. All students entering the third grade must demonstrate a certain level of competency in reading before advancing to the fourth grade.

Promotion, academic acceleration, place-ment and retention are based on the dis-trict’s intent to move each student forward in a continuous pattern of achievement and growth. The policy allows the student

to move ahead to the next grade when he or she demonstrates the requisite degree of social, emotional and physical maturation for a successful learning experience in the next grade. Academic acceleration occurs when a student does the caliber of work necessary to be promoted to the next grade or course subject and demonstrates the ability to do the caliber of work required of students. Conversely, a student may be retained at his or her grade level if, in the opinion of the professional staff, he or

she has not demonstrated proficiency in mathematics and reading.

New business included personal contract recommendations and approvals of con-tracted services, such as transportation, services for visually impaired, services for audiology and hearing impaired, and vo-cational education agreements for disabled students. Staffing levels were discussed and Prebles revealed that the district lost “83 students across the 13 grade levels, about four per class.” ∞

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Schools Work to Shape Curriculum to Studentsby Sue Walton

The Brecksville-Broadview Heights City School District has regularly achieved top ratings on the state report card because the district focuses on the specific needs of its students, according to Carla Calevich, director of curriculum and instruction.

BBH received the highest rating, Excel-lent with Distinction, on the recently re-leased state report card for the 2011-2012 school year. It is the 13th consecutive year the schools have earned at least a rating

of Excellent, according to the district. For 2010-2011, BBH also was rated Excellent with Distinction.

The rankings, which normally are released before the school year, are still preliminary while the state auditor in-vestigates irregularities in attendance in some districts.

BBH met all 26 of the state indicators and had a performance index of 108.1 out of 120. The index measures how well students perform overall on state tests.

To meet each indicator, a district needs to have a certain percentage of students reach proficient or above in a given assess-ment, according to the Ohio Department of Education.

“When you’re at the top, the margin is much smaller and it’s easier to fall because you don’t have room to grow,” Calevich said.

Districts earn the “with Distinction” value-added rating when they exceed the expected growth for a year. That can be difficult to do in high-achieving districts, where scores and other measures are al-ready near the top, Calevich said.

“I really think a lot of [the district’s suc-cess] stems around the fact that we’re try-ing to provide the right services for every student … And it does show up in the value-added report,” Calevich said. Those services range from providing enrichment for students who might need to be further challenged to intervention for students who might need more help, she added.

“It’s hard to stay on top, no doubt about it,” she said.

The new labor contract that the teachers union and the district reached in August will help on the academic front, Calevich added. As part of the pact, the educators agreed to more collaborative meetings to share best practices and ideas about teaching.

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As public school districts attempt to rein in expenses in the face of flagging state funding spending on special education is spiraling upward.

Special education costs increased 50 to 70 percent between 2004 and 2010, the most recent year data is available from the Ohio Department of Education, for the majority of school districts in the Scrip-Type readership area despite the group as a whole seeing only 17 percent growth in the number of disabled students.

Local administrators say more students with severe medical needs, more autism diagnoses and the escalating costs of health care services are at the heart of the spending increase. And because public schools are bound by law to provide a “free, appropriate public education” to all students, regardless of the cost, this is one general fund expense that cannot be trimmed, unlike staff, busing or extracur-riculars.

“Years ago, many of these kids would not have been in a public school setting,” said Nordonia Hills Superintendent Joe Clark. “Today, they are. We are happy they are here, and we do everything we can to serve them, but it comes with a cost.”

Of seven school districts examined, Hudson City School District bore the greatest increase in special education spending between 2004 and 2010 with an 84 percent surge, followed by Brecksville-Broadview Heights City School District with a 70 percent jump.

Indications are that costs will continue to grow. Hudson’s special education ex-penses for the 2011-12 school year came in at $17.5 million. That is nearly 30 per-cent of the district’s $60 million budget and almost twice what it spent just eight years earlier. Not surprising, all school districts experienced double-digit growth of their per-pupil expenditures, buoyed in part by the rise in special education

spending. The mounting special education costs –

and rise in per-pupil spending – come at a time when all Ohio districts are facing reduced funding from the state, and many are forecasting budget deficits within five years, even after reducing staff, freezing wages and launching new fees for athletics and other extracurricular activities.

More Severe NeedsKathleen Spirakus, director of pupil

services for the Brecksville-Broadview Heights schools, said the closing of county day programs for students with serious disabilities is one of the biggest reasons public schools are absorbing more special education costs. While public school special education programs were made mandatory in 1975 with the federal Education for All Handicapped Chil-dren Act (EHA), those with multiple or acute disabilities in Ohio often attended specialized programs offered by county developmental disability boards. In 2004,

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Brecksville-Broadview Hts 6.3 10.7 70%Highland Local 3.3 5.2 58%Hudson City 9.1 16.7 84%Independence Local 1.6 2.4 50%Nordonia Hills 5.2 8.1 56%Revere Local 3.4 4.6 35%Twinsburg City 4.5 6.9 53%Average Increase 58%

2004 Special EdCosts (millions)

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Spending Increase (‘04 -’10)

Brecksville-Broadview Hts 8.32 9.62 16Highland Local 8.07 9.96 23Hudson City 10.97 15.16 38Independence Local 6.3 8.05 28Nordonia Hills 10.18 9.7 -5Revere Local 6.38 8.34 31Twinsburg City 9.22 8.37 -9Average increase 17

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Brecksville-Broadview Hts $9,199 $11,871 29%Highland Local $7,315 $8,682 19%Hudson City $9,670 $13,711 42%Independence Local $11,405 $14,582 28%Nordonia Hills $8,420 $10,763 28%Revere Local $9,428 $12,811 36%Twinsburg City $8,815 $10,257 16%Average increase 28%

2004 Spending Per Pupil

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EHA was strengthened and renamed the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). As a condition of federal funding, it requires that children with disabilities be put in regular classrooms when possible to remove the stigma and encourage diversity.

“I think that parents generally wanted their children to be educated in their neighborhood schools, and since the public school districts have an obligation to serve the students, the enrollment at the developmental centers gradually declined to the point that the board of DDs could not support the (kinder-garten through 12th grade) programs,” Spirakus said.

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per year. While districts attempt to minimize

the impact by sharing aides and nurses for students who need less individual-ized care, that process can be compli-cated because disabled students are often spread across multiple school buildings. Moreover, state caseload maximums, based on the disability, also drive up staffing levels, said Kelly Kempf, director of pupil services for Hudson.

“For example, a teacher working with students with autism can serve no more than six students,” she said. “A teacher who works with students with multiple disabilities can serve no more than eight students. Therefore, depending on the types of disabilities, we may have to hire another teacher to work with a small number of students because their needs are greater.”

When the needs of the student are

determined to fall outside of what the district can provide, schools pay the cost of a private program. Annual tuition from providers varies according to the type of services provided. Hen-ning said specialized autism programs such as those at Monarch Center for Autism and the Cleveland Clinic charge tuitions as high as $75,000, while be-havioral programs, such as Cleveland-based Education Alternatives, begin in the low $20,000s. Programs for the hearing impaired average in the high $30,000s. Districts pay for transporta-tion as well.

Minimal Federal FundingSchools get some federal funds for

special education costs, but reim-bursement is minimal compared to the expenses incurred. Clark said the federal government agreed to provide 40 percent of funding when EHA passed in 1975, but appropriations have never reached anywhere close to that. It covers less than 18 percent of


special education costs today, and higher-income districts get an even smaller piece of the pie.

To complicate matters, Kempf said many families with a special-needs stu-dent move to communities like Hudson because they perceive the student will get better care.

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education is a sensitive topic because of the children involved and the expense of caring for them. “I fear whenever we talk about the high cost of special education funding, there is a risk that our families with disabled kids may feel like it is their fault, and I would never want that,” Kempf said.

Henning said she and her counterparts at other districts do the best they can to maximize resources and make a difference in the lives of these students. Investments in these children now, she said, help create more able, more productive adults in the community. “Pay now or pay later.” ∞

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The students of Dorina Shen, pictured here, will hold a demonstration in Chinese watercolors.

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of the Cuyahoga County Library, 9089 Brecksville Rd. The demonstration will feature XieYi (free hand stroke) and Gongbi (fine detail) work.

Shen was born in Szechuan Province of China and grew up in Taiwan. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Chinese literature and worked as an instructor at Taiwan’s Providence University before moving to the United States in 1986. She has served as an instructor of Chinese watercolors, conversational Chinese (Mandarin) and Chinese culture at several area in-stitutions, including the University of Akron, Cuyahoga Community College, the Cuyahoga Valley Career Center and Cleveland OASIS program for senior citizens.

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dining, music and decorations of holiday seasons past. She will bring some holiday memorabilia. Sponsored by the Friends of the Brecksville Library. Refreshments provided by the city of Brecksville.

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Youth: markers; pencils; paint; board games; balls; glue sticks; healthful snacks; school uniforms (white shirts, khaki/navy/black pants); infant, toddler and

The Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School orchestras will perform the “Strings of the Season” concert at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11, in the high school auditorium. The concert will showcase all four orchestras in a blend of classical and seasonal music, including “Serenade for Strings,” “Brazilian Sleigh Bells” and “Winter Wonderland/Let It Snow.” The concert will conclude with a special performance of “A Trans-Siberian Christmas.”

Tickets are $5 at the door; $4 for stu-dents. Seniors and small children are free. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis, and doors open at 6:30 p.m. Wheel-chair seating is available on the lower level, with an elevator for those entering upstairs. Guests needing assistance can be dropped off (no parking) at the lower-level back doors for easy accessibility to the auditorium.

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The Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School Wind Ensemble will perform at Severance Hall as part of the 2013 Northeast Ohio Band Invi-tational on Sunday, Jan. 27.

Tickets cost $10 and are general admission. The BBHHS performance begins at 6 p.m., but a ticket will grant you admission to the Case Western Reserve University Band and Cleveland

Youth Wind Symphony performances beginning at 4 p.m. Parking is avail-able for $10 at the Severance Hall Parking Garage. A CD of the wind ensemble’s live performance is also available for $5.

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Brecksville Holiday Stocking Stuffed With Special Eventsby G. L. Rockey

Many local communities are preparing special events for the holidays. Following is a list for Brecksville:

Official kickoff for the holidays is the annual Christmas Parade and Tree Light-ing Ceremony beginning at 4 p.m. Sun-day, Dec. 2. Whether a float or simply a group in holiday attire, residents can sign

up and join the parade. Participants who want to participate are asked to submit an application to the Community Center by Nov. 23. Following the parade there will be the traditional yuletide Christmas carols and an appearance by Santa Claus at the bandstand on the square. Call the Community Center to sign up and/or for more information at 440-546-2300.

The annual Brecksville Children’s Christmas Play, Dec. 8 and 9, takes place at the Brecksville’s Old Town Hall. Perfor-mances at 11 a.m., 2 and 4 p.m., Brecks-ville city employees and family members the cast and crew, Santa and Mrs. Claus, the elves, Frosty the Snowman, and Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer make featured appearances. Children can sit on Santa’s lap and relay their Christmas wishes. A “Santa helper” photographing the visit, the photo is free along with a special tree ornament memento. There is no admission charge but residents are asked to bring a canned good for the Brecksville Pantry program. Limited seating is available. Those wishing to at-tend should call the Community Center at 440-546-2300 to make a reservation.

The Salvation Army bell-ringing kettle will be outside the new Broadview Heights Giant Eagle store on Nov. 29 and 30, Dec. 6 and 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21 and 22. Money collected will be used in the South Suburban Salvation Army unit that serves Brecksville, Broadview Heights, Independence and Seven Hills. Volunteers are needed. To sign up to ring the bell, call the Human Services Center at 526-2499.

Established in 1983 by Brecksville’s Dave Mansbery in memory of his broth-er Rusty, the Yuletide Hunger Program reaches out to the less fortunate within the cities of Brecksville, Broadview Heights, Independence, Seven Hills and the Brecksville-Broadview Heights City School District collecting food and cash donations. Nonperishable food can be dropped off at the Human Services Cen-ter in any of the participating cities or sent to schools with students. Volunteers are needed, including some with “strong backs,” to lift heavy boxes of food during the week of Dec. 3 and on distribution day, Saturday morning, Dec. 8. 440-526-5206 for more information.

Adopt a Family provides another op-portunity to give to families in need. In-dividuals and/or groups receive a wish list from a needy family who lives in Brecks-ville, Broadview Heights, Independence or Seven Hills by way of the Human Services Center. Wish list complete, the

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Each year around the holidays, the Salvation Army comes out in force to local businesses with its patented red buckets and bells. The money that is collected goes to fund many valuable programs throughout the year.

As people’s lives become more in-volved and busy, the Salvation Army has received fewer volunteers and has been forced to resort to paying help to ring the bell for donations. As you can expect, a greater percentage of donations will go to help people in need if there are volunteer bell ringers.

Collectively, representatives from Broadview Heights, Brecksville, Inde-pendence and Seven Hills have agreed to do their part in seeking out and sched-uling volunteers for those businesses that allow collecting during the holiday season. A much higher percentage of the donations will stay in the immediate community, and friends and families in need will be afforded the help they deserve.

Call Amy Washabaugh at 440-526-4685 to volunteer. Bell-ringing sched-ules have been put together in one-hour increments from Thanksgiving to Christmas at Giant Eagle at 4343 Royalton Rd. in Broadview Heights. Volunteers must be 18 years or older. ∞

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shopping begins. For more information about Adopt a Family call the Human Services Center at 526-2499. Items for chosen families must be in by Dec. 7.

Get involved in the Gingerbread House Decorating Contest. Make a simple gingerbread house or an elaborate one. Entries can be turned in during hours of operation at the Community Center Dec. 17 through 21. Residents may vote for best entry at the Community Center from Dec. 22 to 10 a.m. until Monday, Dec. 24 when contest winners will be announced.

Have a breakfast with Santa at The Community Center on Thursday, Dec. 20 and Friday, Dec. 21, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Call 546-2300 for more details.

Telephone lines will be hooked up to the North Pole on Dec. 11 and 12, between 6 and 8 p.m. Children (adults, too) will

be able to talk to Santa directly. There is no fee, but parents must complete an instruction sheet at the Community Center. Call 546-2300 for more infor-mation.

Santa will make in person deliveries courtesy of the Kiwanis Club in Brecks-ville on Sunday, Dec. 23, from 2 to 6 p.m. Presents to be delivered must be dropped off at the Kiwanis deposit loca-tion at Chippewa Place, 7005 Stadium Dr. Hours on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 12 to 5 p.m.; Friday, Dec. 21, 12 to 7 p.m.; Thursday, Dec. 20, 12 to 5 p.m.; and no later than Saturday, Dec. 22, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The delivery is a free service provided by The Kiwanis Club

of Brecksville, guidelines including gift packaging, labeling, photos/movies and protocol for Santa visits can be found at the Kiwanis website Brecksvillekiwanis.org/Santa2012.htm or call Jay Gardner at 440-666-8427 or Jim McAllister at 216-835-8355.

Not directly related to the holidays but appropriate for this time of year is the meeting of the World War II Memories group. WW II aviators Ben Jeremiah and Homer Farr lead a monthly storytelling of memories and experiences from War II. A special meeting is scheduled on Pearl Harbor Day, Friday, Dec. 7, at 10:30 a.m. in the Gathering Room at the Human Services Center. ∞

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Craft Shows in the AreaNov 25 – Padua Music Association Craft Fair

6740 State Rd. in Parma, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. General admission is $1. Seniors and parking are free.Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 – Christmas Bou-tique

Bethel Lutheran Church at 3852 Ever-ett Rd. in Bath; Nov. 30, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Dec. 1, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Baked goods are available for sale. Lunch and dinner offered on Nov. 30. Breakfast with Santa will be served Dec 1. Call 330-659-9069 or e-mail [email protected]. 30 through Dec. 2 – Christmas Arts and Crafts Show

E.J. Thomas Hall, located at University Avenue and Hill Street; Nov. 30, noon to 7 p.m.; Dec. 1, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Dec. 2, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. General admission is $4.50. Seniors are $4, and children 12 and under are free. Free campus parking.Dec. 1 – Holiday Gift Shoppe

Sponsored by Hudson Community First. Hudson Middle School, 77 N. Oviatt St. in Hudson, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Children shop the “Secret Santa” work-shop in a secure, supervised and escorted environment for fun and affordable gifts for friends and family while the waiting adults enjoy the vendor/shopping area. Admission is free.

and enjoy holiday shopping. Visit explore-peninsula.com. ∞Christmas Candlelight Concert: This Christmas tradition will take place at St. Bernard Church, Akron, on Dec. 14, 15 and 16, 7:30 p.m.; and Dec. 16, 3:30 p.m. Order tickets now to ensure availability and to get great seats. Single tickets are $25 and $20, all reserved seating. $3 additional processing

fee per order; processing fee is waived for online orders. No discounts or coupons. Free parking. Call 330-434-7464 or order online at summitchoralsociety.org. ∞The Summit Children’s Choir Annual Holi-day Concert: The concert will take place at the Cuyahoga Falls High School auditorium at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 1. Single tickets are $10, all reserved seating. $3 additional processing fee per order; processing fee is waived for online orders. Entertainment Book coupons and group/school discounts. Call 330-434-7464 or order online at summi-tchoralsociety.org. ∞Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley Nation-al Park, John F. Seiberling Gallery Open-ing: New works by artist Susan Skove will be featured in an upcoming gallery exhibit at the John F. Seiberling Gallery through Feb. 1. For more information about the Conser-vancy and its programs, visit conservancy-forcvnp.org or call 330-657-2909. ∞

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M19 LOCAL DAMAGE FROM SANDY IS MARGINALA tree toppled by Superstorm Sandy sits atop a home on Greenhaven Parkway in Brecksville. Photo by B. Kan

V14, M51 LOCAL DAMAGE FROM SANDY IS MARGINALTrees and debris litter Oakhurst Circle in Brecksville after Superstorm Sandy blasted through the area. Photo by D. Jansik

Local Damage From Sandy Is Marginalby Calvin Jefferson

While the remnants of Hurricane Sandy managed to postpone Halloween’s Wednesday-night trick-or-treating until the weekend in Broadview Heights, Brecksville, Sagamore Hills and Inde-pendence, each community was relatively spared the destruction the storm wreaked on parts of the nation after it hit land Oct. 29.

Along the East Coast, Sandy led to more than 80 deaths, left millions without power and caused damages estimated worth up to $50 billion.

Northeast Ohio was hammered by rain and wind gusts near hurricane strength on Oct. 29 and 30 as the storm battered com-munities along the lakeshore, downing trees and power lines while leaving thou-sands in the dark. FirstEnergy reported that about 255,000 of its customers had lost power.

Meanwhile, the Northeast Ohio Re-gional Sewer District said it had to dis-charge a mixture of sanitary sewage and stormwater into area waterways because its three wastewater treatment plants were treating more than triple the average daily flow due to high levels of stormwater.

In Brecksville, flooding shut down Riverview Road just north of Vaughn Road and downed trees blocked Highland Drive and left houses there without power until Nov. 4, according to city officials. They said the damage on Highland was the worst the city faced.

Out-of-state workers helped remove trees that took down power lines there and on Parkview Drive, where homes were without power until Nov. 2. But by early Nov. 5, nearly all homes that had lost power were back online, officials reported.

The city will pick up branches brought down by the storm as long as they are no more than 6 inches in diameter. Branches do not need to be bundled but must be placed on tree lawns.

Broadview Heights officials reported that more than 4,000 customers were

without power on Oct. 30. “I have been in contact with our representative from the electric company several times a day, and they tell us that power in our area will be restored by midnight on Sunday (Nov. 4),” Mayor Sam Alai announced Nov. 1. “I know that is little consolation to those who have been without power since Monday, but I assure you that they are working in the area as fast as they can.”

The city also offered residents use of its recreation center facilities if they were without power for an extended period of time.

Broadview Heights Service Director Ray Mack said the city mostly had to remove trees from roads following the storm. “The flooding wasn’t as bad as I have seen,” he said, noting that most flooding was caused by leaves over catch basins or debris in

retention basins. “We managed to get that all cleaned up,” he said.

Mack said the biggest problem, how-ever, was having no power at city hall, which had to be closed Oct. 30. “We had to put the police department and the service garage on emergency generators,” he said.

Broadview Heights City Hall also lost its phone system, which Mack said was the result of trees falling on wires. Phones were back up within 48 hours, he said.

In Sagamore Hills, several trees came down and some residents had flooded basements, but other than having to remove a couple of trees from roadways, the damage was minimal, according to Township Administrator Paul Schweikert. “I’m not aware of any substantial losses,” he said. ∞

“The flooding wasn’t as bad as

I have seen.”Ray Mack


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About Townby Linda Niro

The holiday season is upon us, and around town, it is beginning to look like Christmas! Be sure to attend the annual

Holiday Parade at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2. The highlights will include adorable Scouts in handmade costumes and our

fabulous Brecksville-Broadview Heights High school marching band.

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V04, M50 GRAPEVINEThe Brecksville-Broadview High School Marching Bees play at St. John Arena in Colum-bus during an Ohio State University Skull Session before the Buckeyes played Purdue University on Oct. 20. Photo courtesy of J. Wyse

was truly a unique and memorable op-portunity.”

Also in attendance were BBHHS alum-nus Jeremy Morikas, playing with the Purdue marching band; alumna Alyssa Lyzen, a Purdue feature twirler; and alumnus Chris Bertram, playing with the OSU marching band. You can watch the Bees’ appearance on youtube.com.

BBH Middle School eighth-grader Andrew Craig qualified for the Cleveland Metroparks Cleveland Amateur Tour (CAT) championship this fall. The CAT is a four-event tour, plus a season-ending championship, for any golfer in grades seven through 12 who did not play for a high school team. The championship is for the top nine golfers in the seventh, eighth and ninth-through-12th grade groups. Andrew qualified out of 19 play-ers in the eighth grade. He is the son of Becca and Bill Craig.

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V16, M52Girl Scout Troop 82 members go “reverse” trick-or-treating at Chippewa Place on Oct. 25. The costumed girls are handing out treats to the residents. The girls are fifth-graders from Central School. Pictured with Chippewa residents are Karen Krosky, Becky Petro, Kaelyn Nelson, Kate Schwenn, Nickie Flors, Sophia Szczesniak, Emily Schwenn, Raina Kirby, Elise Sarli-Freeman and Heather Cendrowski.

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Changes are occurring north to south in Brecksville, from the new Burntwood restaurant at the old Spanish Tavern site, to the new Marc’s shaping up in the center of town, to the Young Friends of Brecksville building being up for sale. If you know of a change or event coming to Brecksville, send me an email at [email protected]. ∞

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Youngest Runner Completes Towpath Marathonby G. L. Rockey

Joe Pajka turned 16 on Oct. 4 and was the youngest person in a field of 428 run-ners to complete the Towpath Marathon

on Oct. 7. The annual event included three races: the Towpath Half Marathon run on April 1, the Towpath Ten-Ten run on June 17, and the 26.2-mile Towpath Marathon runon Oct. 7.

Pajka said, “I was running for exercise in the spring and I thought I would be more motivated if I had a goal or purpose, so I decided to try to run a marathon.”

He picked the October marathon, he said, “because it was local, I could do most do of my training on the actual course, and it was one of the few marathons that let 16 year olds run.”

Pajka followed the four-month training program he found at marathonrookie.com. “It’s basically running four times a

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Joe Pajka turned 16 just three days before he participated in the Towpath Marathon as the youngest in his field of 428 runners.

week, gradually increasing mileage up to long runs of 20 miles. I generally ran and trained by myself,” he said.

The Pajkas are not strangers to run-ning. Pajka’s dad, Stan, ran the Boston

Marathon when he was in college in Boston 1986. Aunt Roseanne Pajka ran The Heights’ Marathon in 1983. Uncle Ralph Pajka ran 10 marathons, includ-ing the Revco, Columbus and Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, D.C. Joe’s grandfather, Stanley J. Pajka, ran the Revco marathon in 1983 at the age of 61.

Pajka is currently a sophomore at Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School, where he is an honor student

and member of the high school marching band. He previously ran cross-country when he was at the middle school and plans to run cross-country next season for the high school. His academic interests lie in history and science.

Pajka resides in Brecksville with parents Stan and Jean Pajka and a younger sister, Claire.

Commenting on his Towpath Mara-thon run, Pajka said, “One of the most challenging moments was the beginning, hearing the starting gun and realizing I had 26 miles, the longest I’ve ever run, to go,” adding, “the best part was the cheering spectators along the way that kept you motivated.”

The Towpath Marathon, established in 1992, was started to promote the Ohio & Erie Canalway that follows the historic Ohio Canal. The Towpath Marathon attracts participants and spectators from more than 27 states. All proceeds from the event benefit Ohio Canal Corridor. ∞

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Brecksville’s Doug Geib To Compete in 2013 National Senior Gamesby G. L. Rockey

The Summer National Senior Games, an annual event held in different cities across the United States, will take place in Cleveland, July 20 through Aug. 1, 2013. The Senior Games for athletes over 50 include archery, badminton, basketball, bowling, cycling, golf, horseshoes, pick-leball, race walk, racquetball, road race, shuffleboard, softball, swimming, table tennis, tennis, track and field, triathlon and volleyball.

Entered in the upcoming Senior Game competition is Brecksville’s Doug Geib. “The Games weren’t even on my radar until I received an email from one of the guys in the over 50 Brecksville basketball league who was looking to put together a team,” he said.

Just “okay in basketball,” racquetball being his sport, out of curiosity Gieb checked out the Senior Games website and “Sure enough, they had racquetball as a sport.” Previously, participating in both

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Currently working on two new books and “a big advocate for financial lit-eracy,” Geib said the goal of one of his next books is to help teach the younger generation economics from a common sense approach. Of the second book, he said, “My older son is closing in on 30, so I am working on Getting to 40, Financial Strategies in a Volatile Environ-ment.” Geib, an avid reader in tune to the financial markets and world economies, said, “Not a surprise, one of my favorite books is When Money Dies, The Nightmare of Deficit Spending, Devaluation, and Hy-perinflation in Weimar, Germany by Adam Fergusson.”

Proud to represent Ohio next summer and the city of Brecksville in the Senior Games, he said, “I take the challenge seri-ously and if I can stay healthy, play smart and keeping seeking KITE (an acronym in his book that means Knowledge, In-sight, Technique and Experience) then I am confident I will do well,” adding, “I know it’s only a game, but as the cliché goes, I’m in it to win.”

dition, he works out three times a week “for around two hours” at the Brecksville Recreation Center, stretching, strength conditioning and cardio workouts. “I’m probably going to make some revisions as I get closer to the National Games in July 2013,” he said.

Geib, the CEO of Geib Investments Inc., also writes books. The first was Get-ting to 30, Financial Advice for My Three Sons. The book dedicated to Geib’s three sons – Grant, Ben and Brandon – all grad-uates of Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School, discusses five critical prin-ciples to achieve financial independence.

“Of Character Matters” a topic in his book Geib writes, “Remember, that once your character is tarnished, it is a long journey to earn back trust and respect.” Among his favorite quotes in the book, is one from Rocky Balboa in the movie Rocky, “It not about how hard you hit, it’s how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward.” All net sales proceeds from the book fund college scholarships for foster kids served by Agape for Youth Inc.


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Brecksville Inventor Racks Up More Than 100 Patentsowns the patent, but Nerone gets ac-colades, a stipend, or bonus, for each invention.

“It’s reward enough,” he said.The most recent project Nerone worked

on is GE Lighting’s new 27-watt replace-ment for the 100-watt incandescent bulb. Described as, “Unlike any other bulb, it breathes,” Nerone invented the power converter that powers the lamp. The new bulb is the first household-sized, 100-watt equivalent that uses light-emitting diodes, or LEDs. Compared to 850 hours for a 100-watt incandescent, the new bulb is rated to last 25,000 hours, or nearly 23 years if used three hours per day.

Another of Nerone’s patented inven-tions was for a “dimming ballast” for fluorescent lamps. The dimmer softens the electric light when natural light is abundant. It also allows “parallel opera-tion,” which permits, for example, three fluorescent tubes to burn when the fourth tube has burned out. Previously, one bad tube broke the circuit for all the tubes in a fixture.

Shedding some light on which one in-vention was the most rewarding, Nerone explained: “My first invention, more than 30 years ago, was a novel feed rate multi-plier circuit for coal-fired power plants.”

In nonprofessional terms, the process involves calculating coal traveling over a conveyer belt to an electric power plant’s boilers, which create steam that powers the turbines of a power plant. Nerone’s invention measures feed rate and weight of the coal, and that allows operators to estimate how fast energy (coal) is being applied to the boiler. Operators can thus control the flow of coal.

“This makes the plant very efficient,” Nerone said. “There is no better reward than to help with the power-making process that everyone uses.”

Commenting on where his ideas for new inventions come from, Nerone said, “I try to solve a problem by myself. Then I find out whether it might be a better solution than the current solutions of others. If I think it is better, works better, is less complicated, costs less, or is a novel solution, I disclose it.”

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by G. L. RockeyDivining the electronics of lighting,

Dr. Louis Nerone invents ways to make electric lights burn brighter, softer, longer and more efficiently. His interest in en-gineering began when, for a Cub Scout project, he designed a vacuum tube audio amplifier. The design involved grounding a crystal radio set to a drainpipe in his family’s garage. When he was able to bring in Cleveland radio stations, he became hooked on electronics.

Nerone is a principal engineer for the General Electric Company, Division of Lighting at Nela Park, where a wide vari-ety of electronic lighting apparatuses are designed. Working for General Electric for more than 26 years, he has racked up 101 U.S. patents for the company. Prior to going to GE in 1986, five patents were assigned to other companies, making his total 106 U.S. patents.

“Most are novel improvements or in-novations to power electronic circuits for lighting applications,” Nerone said.

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Nerone holds a doctor of engineer-ing degree from CSU’s Fenn College of Engineering. He served as an associate editor for the Institute of Electronic and Electrical Engineers (IEEE) Transactions on Power Electronics from 1997 to 2001, is a Registered Professional Engineer in the state of Ohio and received the GE Edison Award in 2003.

Nerone is currently an adjunct professor in the electrical and computer engineering department at Cleveland State University, where he developed two electronic cours-es. He has contributed to more than 25 publications and has served on the thesis committees of eight CSU students.

When asked why he chose electrical engineering as a career, he said, “(it is a) challenging, changing and interesting field. I like solving problems, and there are no shortages of problems.”

When not inventing, he “likes read-ing” and “used to run almost every day but now I row.” A member of the Cuyahoga National Park Association, Nerone lives in Brecksville with wife, Stefanie, and two cats, Candy and Kitty.

“I really like all of the wonderful things about Brecksville,” Nerone said. “Stef and I have been living there for almost 24 years. Being one-third park,

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Kiwanis Names McAllister Lieutenant GovernorTrick or Trot 5K Drew a Good Crowd

by Linda NiroThe 24th Ohio District of Kiwanis In-

ternational recently installed Brecksville Kiwanis member Jim McAllister as its Lieutenant Governor. Kiwanis members from throughout Northeast Ohio were on hand to watch the ceremony.

McAllister, a Broadview Heights resi-dent, joined Kiwanis in 1999. At the time, he owned the UPS store in Brecksville. Every year, Kiwanis members would ask him to place an ad for his store in their horse show program. Eventually, they asked him to join Kiwanis, and he agreed. McAllister explained that “Kiwanis International is broken into districts, with Ohio being one of them. There are 25 divisions in the state.” The 24th division has 11 clubs, ranging from Berea to Brunswick to Nordonia. Kiwanis International’s website describes Kiwanis’ mission as “changing the world one child and one community at a time.”

“Our mission is really working with kids and just trying to help,” McAllister said. His current responsibilities include monthly district meetings and working on fundraisers. “We determine as a divi-

sion how to spend fundraiser money,” he said. He also oversees participation by members in fundraisers.

Although his new position sounds like one that people campaign for, McAllister said it was less complicated. “You show up at division council meetings and they ask you,” he said. “You have to be willing to do the work.”

He spends two to three hours per week fulfilling his obligations, with some weeks busier than others. His position is a one-year commitment. He can con-tinue on as a district officer or run for governor, but he is unsure what he’ll do once his tenure is complete.

McAllister is very busy in local club activities. The Brecksville Kiwanis Club runs the horse show fundraiser and a newer Trick or Trot 5K in the Cleveland Metroparks. With the funds, the club offers an Easter egg hunt; the Easter Baskets of Hope, which assembled more than 1,800 baskets for needy children last year; and local high school scholar-ships.

The Kiwanians also install ramps for the disabled and help local Scouts with projects. This year, the local club helped the 24th Division build a new playground for the Berea Children’s Home. McAllister’s favorite is the Santa delivery. Parents can drop off presents to be delivered by Santa. “The real young ones really enjoy it,” he said.

McAllister grew up in Broadview Heights and then moved to Texas for 12 years. He has a sister who still lives there. He bought the UPS store when he returned to Ohio and owned it for 11 years. Recently, tiring of 80-hour work-weeks, he began working for a company that maintains foreclosed properties. This leaves him more time to attend the Kiwanis International convention in Vancouver, British Columbia. There, they will choose an international presi-dent. McAllister said a past international president lives in Berea and is now in his mid-90s. For 66 years, he has had perfect attendance his meetings. McAllister was quick to point out: “That’s amazing!” ∞

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St. Basil Pastor Walter Jenne Receives Hall of Hope Awardby Cheryl D’Mello

“I believe there is nothing better we can do with our blessings of time and resources than to use them for the benefit of others,” said the Rev. Walter Jenne, pastor at St. Basil the Great Church in Brecksville. It was for this belief and his longtime faithful service as secretary for Social Concerns in the Diocese of Cleve-land that Jenne was recently honored with a Hall of Hope Award from Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Cleveland.

More than 500 people attended the award ceremony and dinner Sept. 15 at the Renaissance Cleveland Hotel in an event that marked the 100th anniver-sary of Catholic Charities in Cleveland. Among the others who received the inau-gural Hall of Hope awards were the Most Rev. Anthony M. Pilla, bishop emeritus; the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine; J. Thomas Mullen; the Most Rev. John P. Farrelly, former bishop of Cleveland; and the Most Rev. Charles H. LeBlond, the first director of charity in the diocese.

Catholic Charities in Cleveland, as the Vatican declared a few years ago, is the largest such system in the world. “Our programs serve the most vulnerable,” said Jenne, who was in charge of administering health and human services. “It is a huge operation that keeps growing.”

As secretary for Social Concerns from 1980 to 1994, Jenne is credited with lead-ing Catholic Charities into the modern era by making significant transforma-

tions that resulted in efficiencies and ex-pansion of services to respond to emerging needs.

“I was just part of a long tradition in the diocese, serv-ing people in need,” he said. “I was very b l e s s e d t o h a v e that opportunity to serve and manage.” He was especially pleased with being involved with the growth of the Catho-lic hunger and shel-ter network. Today, Catholic Charities offers more than 150 programs in more than 60 locations in Northeast Ohio serv-ing the hungry, un-employed, homeless and disabled. Fund-ing comes primar-ily from the annual Catholic Charities Appeal, which in 2011 raised close to $11 million in pledg-es and $1.5 million in bequest and trust income for its pro-grams and services.

Born in 1943, Jenne made the decision to join the seminary while he was in high school. He attended Elyria Catholic High School, Borromeo College and St. Mary Seminary. He was ordained in 1970. In 1977, he received a Master of Social Work from the Catholic Univer-sity of America in Washington, D.C. He worked with Catholic Charities and performed pastoral work ministry, becoming diocesan director of Catholic Charities in 1980.

On Dec. 1, 1994, he was appointed pastor at St. Basil, whose parishioners number 10,000. “We are blessed to have people here who respond to the needs of others,” he said. “Their generosity is just amazing.” ∞

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If dissections, snakes and goby fish interest you, ask one of the 57 Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School Ad-vanced Placement (AP) biology students about their two-day field trip to Stone Laboratory on Gibraltar Island in Lake Erie.

Stone Laboratory is Ohio State Univer-sity’s (OSU) freshwater biological field station and research laboratory. Estab-lished by OSU in 1895, it is the oldest of its kind in the United States.

“The trip’s focus is aquatic ecology, and [it] acts as an enhanced field experience for an ecology chapter we cover in class,” high school science teacher Lou Rundo said. “I use it as an interdisciplinary ex-perience because the students also learn about history and math. It’s a celebration of the science and history of the Great Lakes and northern Ohio.

“We studied the science of limnology (fresh water), herpetology (reptiles and amphibians), ichthyology (fish) and macro invertebrates, like zebra mussels and crayfish,” explained Rundo. “We worked on labs in plankton, herpetology, invertebrate identification, exotic species and fish.”

The AP students were split into four groups. Each group rotated through a set of classes and experiments facilitated by the OSU laboratory students. In addition to Gibraltar, the AP students discovered the rich history of nearby South Bass Is-land and explored the island’s caves and Perry’s Victory & International Peace Memorial.

“The first thing our group did was to prep our experiment to test animal be-havior,” junior Hannah Olsen said. “We gathered snails from the island, and every group had a predetermined variable that we designated before we went on the trip. Our group tested carbonation to see if they were attracted to it or repelled by it.

“We used Dr. Pepper for our carbon-ation and distilled water for our control,” she continued. “There were so many fac-tors that went into the experiment, which was to compare their behavior in their natural habitat. They were more attracted to the substances with sugar because of the

energy as a generic food source. The snails were repelled from cold and light. They are found under leaf litter, which makes sense, so our results were consistent with their natural habitat.”

Senior Kacper Wardega said, “We learned about the biology in the area, the problems the area is facing with concerns with pollution and exotic species.” An

example Wardega gave was cormorant birds, which live on Green Island, near South Bass Island. The quantity of their droppings, with their acidity, destroyed everything living on the island.

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M14, V59 BOTH OPT BBHHS FIELD TRIP(L-r) Sabrine Djemil and Aashna Waiwood hold up their water samples from Lake Erie.

On our cruise we saw a huge flock, around 1,000 birds, and were told it was about one-eighth of what nests on the island.

“On our fishing cruise, we caught fish, and when we got back to the laboratory we cut their spines to dissect them and

took their eyes and hearts out. We put the heart on our wrist and it synchro-nized with our pulse; our electrical impulses caused it to beat. Alongside the dissection, one of the college stu-dents had diagrams of the fish and she

talked about the different parts of the fish, like the different kinds of dorsal fins. We all had different fish, and we had to find out which kind of fish we had using a chart and comparing the characteristics.”


Olsen said they also had a session on reptiles. “We got to hold and study snakes, newts and snapping turtles. I got to hold a snake, and I never held a snake before. I’m terrified of snakes! … There was a Lake Erie water snake, and one of the scientists at the lab who works with the water snakes, Kristen Stanford, was showcased on the show Dirty Jobs.”

Among their experiences, students measured wind speed, cloud coverage, clarity of water and the depth of Lake Erie. “We found a goby fish, which take over the habitats of other fish,” Olsen said. “We put most of the species back in the water but kept the goby fish out. They said it was the first goby fish they found all season. It was small, the color of dirty sand, has weird beady eyes and a downturned mouth. They come over on ballast tanks from ships that release their ballast water.”

People learn best by experience, Rundo said. “Months in the classroom cannot recreate this trip. I use the trip to


explain most of the biological principles and topics we cover for the entire year. When I see students who have graduated, one of the first things they talk about is this trip because they remember it.”

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Pat Evele is giving Principal Chris Hart-land a strudel from the Central School cafeteria to sustain him during his time on the roof. Photos by T. Began

M05, V51 BOTH OPT STUDENTS TAKE PART IN RESPECTMr. Chris Hartland (second from left) is surrounded by students who dressed as a principal for the day.

Central School Students Learn to ‘Respect & Connect’

Respect & Connect Week activities enabled the kids to learn about oth-

ers’ traits and feelings in an effort to broaden their awareness and sensitivity. Students could see how they and oth-ers work together to make the world a better place.

Among the activities was a poster contest and making banners for the lunchroom. There was also “Dress Like My Hero” day. For the posters, the theme was “Be the Difference” and the students did the judging. The posters were made on the kids’ own time at home, based on rules provided.

The banner project found the kids inking their fingerprint onto a huge paper. It was then hung on the cafete-ria wall. With the fingerprints as the only artwork (and the occasional extra doodle), the kids could see how every-body counts to making the big picture.

In an effort to mix it up, for lunch the kids were encouraged to sit with someone new for a day. “[Students] were given a wrapped Lifesaver as they arrived for lunch. Then, they sat at the table for everyone who got that color,”



Girls Tennis Squad Has Strong Season, Looks to Next Year

M24 RESPECTCameron Skwarski wore a firefighter/paramedc T-shirt for Respect Day. His brother, Ted, who is a firefighter/para-medic in Brecksville, gave him the shirt to wear for the day.

said guidance counselor Ann Kelley. Based on the hubbub in the room that noontime, the event was a success.

Classrooms may have also had other assignments, such as writing about people who inspire them or dare to make a difference. That was up to the teachers of each room.

Guidance counselor Denise Schwertle also worked with Kelley to organize the week’s events and goals. There was additional help during the lunch hours from PSO volunteers. ∞

by Calvin JeffersonThe Brecksville-Broadview Heights

High School girls tennis team finished its season with a 13-6 overall record and 6-1 in the Southwest Conference, good enough for a solid second-place finish.

Abby Smith at first singles and Me-lissa Brusk at third singles received SWC Honorable Mention honors; Grace Wang at second singles and the team of Macie Matta and Hannah Olsen at first doubles received All-SWC second team honors; and Yostina Farid and Madeline Knetig at second doubles received All-SWC First Team honors.

The squad was a blend of new individu-als and veterans, with several girls playing in new positions vacated by graduating

seniors, according to Coach Daniel Reynolds. “As a coach, you always play for success. Thus, the expectation is to finish up to our potential, which is exactly what I feel we have done,” he said. “There is always room for improvement. However, the girls stepped up at key times and we ended with a solid record.”

Reynolds said the biggest highlight for the season was his team’s competitive second-place finish at the conference tour-nament. “Our team stepped up in grand fashion at the tournament and played up to their potential on many levels,” he said.

Every one of his all-conference honorees was critical to the success of the team, and Nicole DeSantis, who was injured toward the end of the season, also was a vital contributor, Reynolds said. “Although we compete as individuals on the court, ten-nis is a team sport, and everyone stepped up when necessary,” he said.

While the team graduates two of its starters in Smith and Brusk, it has a large crop of talented girls on the junior varsity team, which finished first in the conference. “I expect them to fill the gaps nicely,” Reynolds said. “A first-place finish in the conference, of course, would be optimal. However, only time will tell.” ∞

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Cleveland Clinic Internships Give BBHHS Students Real-World Experience in Medical Fields

by Linda NiroNot many high school students get to

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nia. But for four Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School students, intern-ships at the Cleveland Clinic opened the door to those experiences and more.

Seniors Dominic Camperchioli, Han-nah Rose and Bridget Wilson, and ju-nior Sunder Sai recently participated in Cleveland Clinic’s Summer Internship Program, run by the Office of Civic Education Initiatives.

The office partners with area schools, local businesses and nonprofit organiza-tions. The purpose is to allow students to see science and math as pathways to success.

The BBH students filled out online applications in January, which included recommendations from science and guidance counselors and information about club participation and volun-teerism. Resumes, transcripts and im-munizations also were required.

In early March, the students were con-tacted for interviews, and they then took entrance exams to evaluate their science and math knowledge. In early April, they were notified individually that they had earned spots in the program, pending a health screening and yet another online application.

They were required to complete an online training program, which covered research ethics and patient privacy, prior to the internships. CPR and first aid training were included as part of the internship.

Wilson worked on a project called “Comparison of Parent-Only Versus Parent-Child Weight Management Pro-grams.” It focused on whether weight-management programs for children work better if just the parents are trained or if the children are involved, too. She said she worked with a child psychologist and a biostatistician in the data-management portion of the study. She was able to make suggestions to help improve the testing.

She also had the opportunity to shadow five pediatricians and a dermatologist during her time at the Cleveland Clinic Independence Health Center. “I’m not

sure about which university I will attend, but I would like to either be a physician’s assistant or a physician,” she said. “My favorite part was observing the patient and doctor relationships, and finishing the project,” whose effectiveness was determined by changes in participants’ BMI and waist measurements.

Rose was selected for a nursing intern-ship and worked on a project called “Enhancing the Communication Process Between Nurses and Patients.” Her task was to contact patients who had previ-ously spoken with nurses. She surveyed them to see how they rated the compas-sion, helpfulness, etc., of the nurses they worked with. “The surveys helped the

nurses understand ways they could im-prove patient relations,” Rose said.

She shadowed nurses in the internal medicine, pediatrics, and obstetrics and gynecology departments in Indepen-dence. “I would like to be a nurse, or maybe major in marine biology,” said Rose, who has yet to decide on a uni-versity.

Sai’s project was “A Retrospective Study of Ten Patients Prescribed Honey-Thick Liquids on Pneumonia Incidence.”

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Sai, who is interested in being an or-thopedic surgeon, would like to do the program again. “My favorite part were the surgeries. The surgeons really liked teaching and kept telling me to come back.”

Camperchioli worked on the Cleveland

Clinic’s main cam-pus in the neuro-on-cology department. His study was “Adult Low-Grade Glioma – The Cleveland Clinic Experience.”

“They have been collecting data since 1993,” he said. “I was just a small chip in the grand scheme. I used patient data from previous re-cords to ana lyze aspects and review characteristics.” He reviewed data from primary cancer, me-tastasized cancers and certain genes.

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tification. The conclusion is that through more careful inspection of data, cancer can be identified sooner and lead to a better prognosis.”

Camperchioli said his favorite part of the program was seeing several neuro-surgeries, including endoscopic surgeries and a craniectomy. He would love to become a neurosurgeon and is looking at several colleges, he said.

Typically, students who participate in the internship program are offered scholarships from several universities. ∞


Young Lady Bees Soccer Squad Posts Successful Season; Senior Stucky Honored

by Calvin JeffersonDespite a premature playoff exit in

a game against Hudson High School that could have gone either way, the Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School girls soccer team dubbed its season a great success while – given its young roster – already looking to build on that success next year. The Lady Bees finished their season with a 10-3-3 overall record while winning the Southwest Conference with a 6-1-0 mark.

“There were so many positives to our season,” first-year Coach Tony Niccoli said. “We did not feel there was one team we played that we could not beat. We played entertaining, attractive but effec-tive soccer.”

Team most valuable players were se-nior captains Allison Stucky, who was named to the All-Ohio team, and Sarah Sivic, who led the Lady Bees in scoring. Other senior starters were Jena Lopez, Katie Lavey, Jaclyn Kubiak and Katie Brumbaugh.

Starting lineups were also infused with a crew of underclassmen, allowing Niccoli to look to the future with great anticipa-tion, he said. Junior captain Annie Mor-gan; sophomores Jackie Milosevic, Acadia Palocko, Lauren Foster, Olivia Bryan and Chauntel Houk; and freshmen Jennifer Farwell, Grace Bahr, Abbie Andrews and Maura Weaver were regular starters.

Despite that heavy mix of youth, Nic-coli said, the team did not encounter any other squad that could play a posses-


V20, M53 ALLISON STUCKYBrecksville-Broadview Heights High School Senior Allison Stucky helped lead the girls soccer team to an overall 10-3-3 record and Southwest Conference championship while earning All-Ohio honors. Photo courtesy of BBHHS

sion game like the Lady Bees did. “And our possession had purpose and created chances on goal,” he said.

He noted that early in the season, his team gave up counterattack goals against Holy Name and Jackson, both of whom advanced far in the postseason tourna-ment. “After we stopped that, we gave up two goals on corner kicks to Strongsville and lost 3-2, but felt we were able to shred their defense,” he said. “I am extremely proud of this team.”

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Bees was Stucky, whom Niccoli said is “one of the most skilled players who has ever been in our program.” In addition to her postseason honors, Stucky also recently received the “Player of the Week” honor from the National Soccer Coaches Association of America.

“Witnessing the subtlety and brilliance of this young lady has been overwhelming for

me this season.”Coach Tony Niccoli

“She has outstanding vision and ability to read the game and is one of the players with the most impact in any high school game she has played in,” Niccoli said. “Witnessing the subtlety and brilliance of this young lady has been overwhelming for me this season. Her tactical awareness and her range of technical tools makes the game play in slow motion for her.”

Stucky works hard to improve and hopes to earn a starting position next year on the University of Illinois women’s soc-cer team. “I train every day,” she said. “I have reached some of my goals, and I have additional goals for my college career.”

Her parents, Brian and Mary Lou Stucky, have been witnesses to their daughter’s work ethic from an early age, when Stucky started playing soccer when she was 4 years old. Since then, she has made the Olympic Development Pro-gram Regional and National Pool teams and has played with the national squad.

“She is one of the hardest workers I have ever coached,” said Brian Stucky, a club coach with the Brecksville Bees Soccer Academy. “She works all year-round on her fitness. Her mother and I are very proud of her.”

Stuckey said she will miss high school because she enjoyed playing with her friends and for her school. “I thank all the girls that I have played with and the coaches who have helped me with my soc-cer career,” she said.

Niccoli is thankful to have a player like Stucky on his BBHHS squad. “Her competitive spirit in practices as well as games is inspiring,” he said. ∞

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M23, V63 BOTH OPTSophomore and Key Club member Jessie Nowjac is painting sixth grader Sam Olsen’s hand at the BBH Orchestra’s fall concert, Spooktacular. The concert introduces younger audiences to the orchestra. Students were given glow sticks before the last piece of music played and they helped conduct the orchestra while the auditorium was dark. Photo by K. Kerezy

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U10 Girls Won the Columbus Day TournamentThe Bees Soccer Academy U10 Girls won the Columbus Day Tournament in October in Hudson. Pictured are (front row, l-r) Sophia D’Agostino, Colette Skruck, Anna Chermonte, Grace Dachtler and Anna Lydey. (Back row) Assistant Coach Dan Chermonte, Sydney Hazelton, Sylvia Stibley, Angela Frajter, Kinga Ossowski and Coach Jerry Shutway. Not pictured is Erin Dossa.

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by Kay KerezyNewlywed Kyle Allen is a writer, music

lover, cook and seminary student. The

new youth director at Brecksville United Methodist Church (BUMC) has taught God’s word in Thailand and most re-

cently, in Los Angeles. Growing up, Allen lived in Dallas, Bain-

bridge, Chesterland and Philadelphia. He said the decisions and actions of his parents helped shape his Christian life. For instance, they would not allow him to play soccer on Sunday so that the family could focus on spiritual growth. He said, “I saw my father on his knees every morn-ing praying. He encouraged me and broke down what the Bible means.”

Allen’s last three years of high school were at a Christian high school outside of Philadelphia. “Most of the kids grew up in church and parroted things they heard from their parents but didn’t know why or didn’t believe it,” Allen said. “A lot of those kids got to college and went off the leash and went wild. The way all that was processed is how I look at youth ministry now. How are these kids going to survive and grow and make a lifelong

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journey with Jesus?”Although Allen’s family consists of

many pastors, it was not a profession he chose initially. Allen was a writer and in marketing for music magazines like SPIN. Asked how he reconciled the music world with Christianity, he said, “It was tough. I loved working in music. It was hard because you saw the greediness and the manipulation. I’ve been blessed by God to have good friends who help to keep me accountable.”

While working in New York City, Allen volunteered in the community through his church. He said his turning point came at a mall in Kansas City when he and his father heard a young boy singing a song with explicit lyrics. Allen said, “My dad looked at me and said ‘you did that’ and I felt the Holy Spirit and thought, ‘I know it’. I was in a different world (in NYC) and when I went to Kansas City and saw that, I felt like a crack dealer not a journalist.”

Allen said he went from a posh job in New York to becoming a missionary at a boarding school for troubled youth in Thailand. On school breaks he went to refugee camps where he taught Karen

people how to write about their geno-cide in Burma. He also wrote about his experiences for a Christian magazine in Bangkok.

After Thailand, Allen went to Los Ange-les and helped to develop a Thai church. He said, “I was teaching English to stay alive and working on the church. I started seminary school there.” His last role in Los Angeles was as the youth director at a Korean United Methodist Church.

Allen met his wife, In Hye, in Los Ange-les. He said, “She was studying theology and English in LA.” She worked for a Ko-rean company in photography and design.

“My number one goal (for BUMC youth) is when they are college freshman their relationship with God gets better and doesn’t fall away. Studies say 50 to 70 percent of Christian youth group kids in high school drop out of church during their freshman year of college. We can stop that. One of the biggest ways is we explain faith in a mature way. They have to be able to grasp concepts, like how does the Bible connect from Genesis to Revela-tion, to 2012, to being an American, to the injustices of the world? A lot of these kids are studying AP Biology, but they are

not getting AP Bible.“I don’t know if parents fully grasp it;

the whole air of a college university is somewhat against the worldview of Chris-tianity,” Allen said. “There are so many things that will conflict, the most basic being drinking and sex. You look around and think this is what everybody’s doing, this is normative. A Christian freshman is automatically an outcast, there’s a wave of secular humanist thought coming at you, so how are you going to stand up and defend yourself?”

“By mature faith I want them to be able to question their faith and not give them the answer of ‘because God said so,’” Allen said. “If you can explain why Christian life functions this way, why God has parameters for us, and the narrative of the Bible while not focusing simply on rule-keeping, I think you’ll have a healthier dialogue and help their faith.”

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M01 NEW YOUTH DIRECTORKyle Allen brings an international background to his new role as youth director of the Brecksville United Methodist Church. Photos by K. Kerezy

M02 YOUTH DIRECTORAfter dinner students clean up and put away their tables and chairs before going to the chapel for further discussion. Kyle Allen’s wife, In Hye, helps with the clean-up and takes a plate from BBHHS Sophomore Bridget Gee.

He said, “High school students have a ticking clock before they get to college. Middle schoolers have a ticking clock before high school. The pressure, cliques and bullying will intensify. They need to be prepared for the challenges ahead. They need to have a daily relationship with Jesus Christ.”

In addition to teaching Sunday school, Allen has started a worship service on Wednesdays for youth in sixth grade through high school that includes dinner. He said, “Our dinners are healthy meals that promote real and hilarious talk. Our interactive worship includes acting, art, writing, videos and discussions that lead us to an authentic, mature relationship with God. We aim to be true worshippers

who worship in spirit and in truth, walk humbly, do justice and love equally.”

BUMC youth serve on church commit-tees and Allen plans to initiate mission work in the Cleveland area soon. Allen said his other goals include more inter-generational projects and mentoring. He said, “Studies show that these meaning-ful relationships are what keep peoples’ faith strong.” He is also planning social activities and retreats to supplement the lessons. Allen added, “I don’t want them to see Christianity as do and don’ts but to see it as a relationship with God. I want them to flourish in the world.”

The youth group meets every Wednes-day, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., and all sixth through 12th graders in the community are welcome. RSVP to the church at 440-526-8938. ∞

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and don’ts but to see it as a relationship with God. I want them to

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Greens, Berries and Blooms for Decemberby Kathie VanDevere

The short days and long nights through-out time have persuaded people to enjoy what lives and blooms through the dark-est, shortest days of winter. Evergreen pines and hollies maintain the memories of green leaves on the deciduous trees and garden plants. It is the custom to bring these reminders to the hearth and into the home. Christmas trees, wreaths, gar-lands, poinsettias and Christmas cactuses populate the home decor for December. Keeping them fresh in our homes can be a challenge.

Nearly all Christmas trees are com-mercially grown firs or pines and usually are cut when they are between 8 and 12 years old. The trees are usually grown from seeds harvested from the cones of older trees. These seedlings are raised in specialized nurseries and eventually sold to Christmas tree farms when they are 3 or 4 years old. The growth of the trees depends on the climate, the soil and the methods of the farmer. The drought this summer in most places has caused the plant material harvested for the holidays to be drier than usual and more capable of catching fire.

Any needled evergreens we bring into our homes will have been harvested before the rains came this fall and, therefore, are internally very dry and flammable. It would be wise to soak greens in cool water for several hours before using them as in-door decorations. Christmas trees should be re-cut on a slight angle at the base and placed at least overnight in a deep bucket of water. When the tree is in the stand, it must be watered well, with at least a gallon of water available to the plant every day. This year is definitely not the year to use real candles on an evergreen tree. Also, an added safety measure would suggest that all the lights are turned off when no one is around.

Berried holly branches have always been a favorite decoration for the holidays. Un-fortunately, these, too, are harvested early, packaged and sold. They will be overly dry and will not last safely longer than two weeks. One old tried-and-true method to help broadleaf cuttings maintain their moisture is to swish the branches through a container of floor wax. The wax coating

“seals” the leaf and prevents desiccation. Some people use anti-desiccant sprays on the Christmas tree and the various greens in their homes. This helps the trees, but is not as thorough a protection as the wax.

One of the best ways to use freshly cut greens for holiday decorations is to cut them from your own garden. There are so many beautiful evergreen and decidu-ous hollies available on the market. My favorite is Winterberry, Ilex verticillata ‘Sparkleberry.’ This is a deciduous holly, which produces bounteous bright, red berries that really show up when the leaves drop off. Another deciduous holly plant, with beautiful gold berries, is Possumhaw, Ilex desidua ‘Finch’s Gold.’ What we think of as holly is usually from a different climate than Ohio and is the traditional English holly or Ilex aquifolim. Most of these plants require a slightly acidic soil that is well drained and a site that is pro-tected from the wind. There are two types of hollies for Ohio that have a variety of leaf size and color. These are the Ilex opaca and Ilex x meserveae. The meserves are favorites of deer, so keep that in mind when choosing a holly for your home.

The most beautiful and traditional blooms of the Christmas season include the poinsettias and Christmas cactus. Both of these are really tropical plants and prefer not to be outdoors in the winter. If you must transport any of these as gifts, they should be carefully wrapped and protected from frigid temperatures and icy blasts of wind.

Christmas cactus, Schlumbergera, is a small genus of cactus growing naturally in the coastal mountains of southeastern Brazil. Of the six species, there are three that are popular as houseplants in the United States and are named by their seasonal blooming time: Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter. The flowering of the species depends on proper light exposure, cool temperatures at night and limited watering. The different spe-cies are further identified by their leaf shapes. Christmas cactuses have scalloped stem segments and bloom at the stem tips. Thanksgiving cactuses have two to four pointy teeth along the edges of the sections and usually bloom earlier than Christmas cactus if left to natural day

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length. Easter cactuses have rounded teeth along the segments and bloom primarily in the spring.

Poinsettia, Euphorbia pulcherrima, is named for Joel Poinsett, an American am-bassador to Mexico who introduced the plant into the United States in 1825. It is appreciated for its color bracts – which are most often flaming red but can be orange, pale green, cream, pink, white or marbled – and its green foliage. The bracts are often mistaken for flowers but really are leaves. Somewhat like the tree leaves of autumn in Ohio, these colored leaves need long hours of darkness and temperature change to morph from green to their color. The interesting fact is that the plant also needs hours of bright day-light to produce the beautiful colors. The actual flowers are small yellow structures (cyathia) in the center of each leaf bunch and do not attract any pollinators.

To keep these lovely plants blooming indoors during the winter, they must be in bright sunlight, out of direct drafts of windows or heat registers and watered on a regular basis. The soil should be moist and not permitted to become totally dry, even though these are desertlike plants. ∞

Share the Spirit This Holiday Season

Nonprofit Group Seeks CD Player DonationsSounds of Hope Project (SOHP), a

nonprofit music and community outreach program, is asking for donations of CD players for nursing homes and hospices.

Nursing homes and hospices use CD players in quiet settings, lounge areas and in patients’ rooms, the group said. More

players are needed so patients can hear music on a daily basis.

To donate a CD player call Mary Lou Lydecker at 440-582-4350, or email [email protected]. Monetary donations are also welcome. For informa-tion, visit soundsofhopeproject.org. ∞

NewsUSA – During the holidays, fami-lies gather to celebrate traditions and cre-ate lasting memories. Many families bake dozens of cookies, write long gift lists or plan fancy parties. However, in America, more than 12 million kids and their families experience hunger. For them, the holidays prove one of the hardest times of the year.

Share Our Strength, a not-for-profit organization that works to end childhood hunger in America through innovative

fund-raising programs, offers the follow-ing tips for families looking to make a hungry child’s holiday a little brighter:

Adopt a family for the holidays. Many organizations allow individuals or groups to “adopt” a struggling family by anony-mously providing food for a holiday feast or small presents for the children. Volunteer at a food bank or food pantry. Soup kitchens usually see more visitors on holidays, so they need extra hands to set up tables and serve food. ∞

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Brecksville United Church of Christ23 Public Square, at intersection of 21 & 82440-526-4364; Dave Shackle, Pastor. Mail to: [email protected]; www.Brecksvil-leucc.org; Sunday worship, 10 a.m. Children welcome in worship. Church school follows pastor’s “Word with Young Worshipers.” Wheel-chair accessible. Open & Affirming and Just Peace Church.

Brecksville United Methodist Church65 Public Square (Rt. 21 & Rt. 82) Brecksville 440-526-8938, Rev. Clark Stein, pastor. A community of faith, worship & fellowship. Worship services at 8:45 and 11:15 a.m., Christian Education for all ages 10 a.m., with infant and toddler childcare. Summer Sunday worship service June-Aug., 10 a.m. and casual outdoor service at 8:30 a.m., call for details or visit www.brecksvilleumc.com.

St. Basil the Great Catholic Church8700 Brecksville Rd., Brecksville 440-526-1686, www.basilthegreat.org. A com-munity of faith united by love for Jesus Christ, using their gifts to spread the good news. Youth Ministry, bible study, family focused ministries, small groups and outreach to the poor. Mass Sat. 5 p.m. Sun. – 7:30, 9:00, 10:30, noon and 5:30 p.m. Youth Mass.

Richfield Bible Baptist ChurchMeets at the Richfield Holiday Inn Express, 5171 Brecksville Rd. Phone: 330-659-6561; Website: http://bbc.mapleknoll.us . Pastor Alfred B. Davis, Sunday School: 10 a.m.; Sunday Morning Wor-ship: 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Worship: 6 p.m.; Friday Bible Study: 7 p.m. Radio Program: Late Night Live with Pastor Al, Sundays 11 p.m. on AM 1220 WHKW

St. Joseph Byzantine Catholic Church8111 Brecksville Rd., Brecksville. 440-526-1818. Fr. Bruce Riebe. Prayer line 440-526-6464. www.stjoebyz.com. Liturgy: 4 p.m. Saturday, 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Handicap accessible. “Living the Word of Christ Together.”

The Friends Church8645 Avery Rd., Broadview Hts., 440-526-3184, e-mail: [email protected]. Pastor Chad DeWeerd. Sun. Worship (Sunday School) 9 & 10:45 a.m. Ministries on Wed. 6:45 p.m. All Ages. Celebrate & grow through uplifting music, practical messages, building relationships, support & small groups, community outreach & family-focused ministries & activities. Radio ministry - WHK 1220 AM; Sat. 11:30 a.m./Sun 7 a.m.

St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church9549 Highland Dr. 440-526-9865. www.stmatthewsbrecksville.org. Sunday worship - 8:30 and 10 a.m. Christian education for all ages following the 10 a.m. service. Nursery for toddlers, 10 a.m. to noon. Wheelchair accessible.

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TOPS OH 2214 BrecksvilleTOPS Club (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)

meets at 6 p.m. every Tuesday at the activity room at Chippewa Place, 7005 Stadium Dr., Brecksville. Visitors of all ages are welcome for any meeting, and the first meeting is free.

TOPS is a nonprofit, weight-loss sup-port and wellness education organization with thousands of associate chapters in the United States and Canada. Members learn about nutrition, portion control, food planning, exercise, motivation and more at weekly meetings. For details, call Laurene Neval at 216-832-1106. ∞

Community of Hope Lutheran Church (LCMS) Worship Sat. 5:30p.m. and Sun. 9 & 10:45 a.m. at 4470 Oakes Rd., Brecksville, in Blossom Hill Com-plex. Nursery care, Modern Worship, Children’s Ministry; 440-792-4700, www.cohchurch.com

Cuyahoga Valley Church5055 E. Wallings Rd., Broadview Hts. 440-746-0404 www.cvconline.org, www.sevenoseven.com. Saturdays: 5:30 p.m. Sundays: 9 and 10:30 a.m. and noon; Sunday evenings: 7:07 p.m. “707” for ages 18-30+, Fresh insights to Biblical truths in friendly, casual and energized atmosphere. Fun learning experiences for kids.

Triune Lutheran Church4810 W. Mill Rd., Broadview Hts., 440-526-3676. triunelutheran.org David Kukelhan, Pastor. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Saturday 5 p.m. Praise Service with live music, Multi-generational, re-laxed and casual. Come learn, renew & rejuvenate in Christian Worship. Wheelchair accessible. Hall for rent. We Welcome – We Worship – We Witness

Independence Presbyterian Church6624 Independence Square, 216-524-6307Worship: 10:30 a.m., family friendly, child care; Christian Ed., all ages: 9:15 a.m. Summer worship 10 a.m. We’re family centered, community concerned, focused on faith, outreach, world needs. Celebrating 175 yrs., Leroy Ford, Pastor. [email protected]

Christ the Redeemer Lutheran Church9201 Brecksville Rd., Brecksville, 440-526-2303, www.crlcbrecksville.org Randy O’Donnell, Pastor. Services Sat. 5 p.m., Sun. 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Communion served at each service. Wheelchair accessible. Children welcome in worship. Nursery available at 10:30 a.m. service only. Christian education at 9:15 a.m. for all ages.

Broadview Heights Church8071 Broadview Rd., 216-905-5353 or 216-402-8293 www.broadviewheightschurch.com. Non-denominational. Worship, Bible teaching & Youth Groups on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Bible Study on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Movie Night on the 2nd Saturday each month at 6:30 p.m. Lunch together after service on 4th Sundays.

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Brecksville Chamber of Commerce

Join COSE and the Brecksville Chamber of Commerce for lunch on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., to discuss How Healthcare Reform Will Impact Your Business. This presentation will provide an update on the Supreme Court’s ruling regarding the constitutionality of the law and provide the opportunity for asking specific questions.

The luncheon will be held at the Cuyahoga Valley Career Center, located at 8001 Brecksville Rd. in Brecksville. Cost for chamber members and nonmembers is $10. Reservations are required. To register, contact COSE at 216-592-2203. ∞

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The Emerald Valley Mothers of Multiples

St. Matthew’s Episcopal ChurchSt. Matthew’s Episcopal Church of

Brecksville welcomes one and all to experi-ence Christmas Eve worship service. Mon-day, Dec. 24, at 6:30 p.m. at 9549 Highland Dr. in Brecksville. For more information visit us at stmatthewsbrecksville.org or call 440-526-9865. ∞

ACE (Adult Catholic Education)Adult Catholic Education will present

“Are Their Angels In Our Midst?” at St. Vic-tor Parish, 3435 Everett Rd. in Richfield, at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13.

Are there angels in our midst guiding us and helping us in our daily affairs? During the Christmas season, we hear of the angel appearing to Mary. We hear of the angel appearing to Joseph in a dream, and one appearing to the shepherds announcing “Peace on Earth.”

Sister Mary McCormick, OSU, will explain the role played by angels throughout Scripture and within our faith tradition.

She will discuss what meaning they may have for us today, and how might a deeper understanding of angelic symbolism serve as a reminder of God’s continued grace in our lives.

Join us in this free ACE presentation. You may even be “touched by an angel.” ∞

The Emerald Valley Mothers of Multiples Club (EVMOMC) meets the first Tuesday of each month, September through June, 7 to 9 p.m., in room C of the Middleburg Heights Recreation Center, 16000 Bagley Rd. in Middleburg Heights. Meetings are typically for moms only, but child-care is

available until 8 p.m. Emerald Valley is a support group and

social club for mothers who are united by the joys and challenges of parenting multiples. Besides monthly meetings, EV-MOMC has guest speakers, social outings, moms’ nights out, clothing sales, commu-

nity service projects and more. EVMOMC is a chapter of the Ohio Federa-

tion of Mothers of Twins Clubs Inc. It is a nonprofit organization serving moms in the Greater Cleveland and Medina area.

For more information, email [email protected]. ∞

Margaret Waltz Schendel Margaret Jane Waltz Schendel, 90,

passed away September 13, 2012. She was preceded in death by her father Fred Walter Waltz, mother Elsie Bonness Waltz, sister Laura Waltz, brother Fred David Waltz, son William Dirk Schendel, and husband Gordon Allen Schendel. She is survived by three daughters, Cynthia Schendel, Amy Schendel, and Jenny Schendel, and by her son Eric Schendel, his wife Fionnuala, and their son Keith.

Margaret Jane Waltz Schendel was born in Cleveland Ohio, March 29, 1922. She lived as a child in Brecksville, where her father built a large house on his property of 80 acres. She spent several winters in

California,with her aunt, travelling by way of the Panama Canal. Her father died when she was 8, and her mother, a teacher, had to sell the house and property because the taxes were too high. They moved to Cleveland. Margaret studied art in high school and college, and got a job in New York City as art editor/ illustrator for a company with three magazines. A co-worker set her up to meet an interesting journalist/author: she met her future husband Gordon Schendel in Times Square, New York.

Gordon Schendel was a feature writer, who wrote for major journals. After they got married, they lived in various places, including Cleveland Ohio, New York City, Virginia. Margaret and Gordon moved to Mexico, where they lived in San Miguel De Allende, Mexico City, and Cuernavaca. Margaret worked as editor to Gordon’s writing. He worked at home, as a free-lance writer for periodicals such as Medical World News, Medical Tribune (Mexico correspondent). He also wrote books, including Medicine in Mexico, and Jungle wife, and others. In addition to editing for her husband, she raised five children, tutoring them at home, teaching the three Rs, which prepared them well for future schools.

The family moved to McAllen Texas, so the children could finish their education and go to college. Gordon worked at The Monitor, as feature writer, and Margaret was secretary for the nursing school in McAllen for 15 years. After becoming widowed, and officially retiring, she remained active, joining her sister Laura in her world travels, (where Margaret did such things as explore inside the Great Pyramid alone in the dark, with a flashlight), and also travelling on her own.

She was an adventurist who also worked hard for her family. She had great strength and courage. She will be greatly missed. We wish her “Bon Voyage!” to new adventures with the Blessings of Christ.


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For Sale: Kenmore Dishwasher very good condi-tion, GE cooktop good condition, GE Microwave good condition, all in white, $100 ea., 440-838-5641.For Sale: 1981 Kawasaki KZ750 LTD motorcycle, $2,500; weight bench system with Olympic weights, $250, 330-273-0774.For Sale: dining room set, hutch, pedestal table, 4 chairs, oak, dark finish, $500, 216-299-1733.For Sale: 10 shaft draw system pattern attach-ment for 47" Glimakra Standard loom, $750, also counterbalance pulleys, 330-867-6790.For Sale: 7-piece antique white bedroom set, GC, $450 for all or will sell separately, 330-656-2188.For Sale: timeless, beautiful, dark wood tea cart, drop handle, 2 drop leaf, lg. front spoke wheels, back smaller, Excel, $750, 330-425-2491.For Sale: 2 mausoleum units, Restawn Memorial Gardens, Port Charlotte, Fla., paid $5,000, make offer, 216-854-3953.For Sale: 10" circular saw w/table extensions, $45; 10" Craftsman band saw w/bench grinder

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Unclassified ads must be prepaid. They should be received by the 5th of the month at the Brecksville Maga-zine, 4300 Streetsboro Rd., Richfield, OH 44286. Include 50¢ per word.

Office for Rent: Route 82 at Route 21, one large room office, $300 per month including utilities, central air, 440-526-7948. Garage Needed: For winter for my car. Need in and out privileges in Brecksville. Will pay $50 per month. Call 440-223-5730.For Sale: Local handyman business, well established, 440-666-0210.Writers for Brecksville Magazine: Looking for freelance writers who have a good knowledge and familiarity with the Brecksville community. Good grammar skills essential. E-mail resume and sample of writing to: [email protected].

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Country Bargain ads are $8 and will be printed in the Brecksville Magazine and ScripType magazines of Independence, Sagamore Hills, Richfield, Bath, Hudson, Hinckley and Broadview Hts. for a total circulation of 49,600. Listings are limited to 20 words and residents, not businesses or paid services. We must receive these by the 5th of the month. Please mail to: Country Bargains, c/o ScripType Publishing, 4300 Streetsboro Rd., Richfield 44286.

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& sander mounted on table, $25, 440-546-7508.Free Firewood: you cut, 440-546-9121.For Sale: Dodge truck, 1999 Dakota SLT Ex-tended Cab, 4x4, new tires, good shape, $2,700 OBO, 330-807-0990.For Sale: 2002 Buick Park Avenue Ultra, perfect condition, 68k, never in winter, new tires and battery, $8,400 OBO, 216-346-3992.For Sale: new 32" Samsung TV, $200; 2 dog crates, 28x30x42, $50 each, 330-867-3719.For Sale: snow blower, 2 cycle, works good, $95; leaf mulcher chipper/vacuum w/blower attach-ment, $150, 440-526-1132.For Sale: large wood-burning stove with pipes, $140 OBO, 330-659-3481.For Sale: Craftsman radial arm saw, on stand, 10" extra blades, 2.5 horse power, $150 OBO, 330-659-3481.For Sale: computer desk (27x53x29) w/hutch (17x12x24), oak, pull-out keyboard, entertain-ment center (31x16x54) w/2 drawers, $75 & $50 respectively, 440-838-8761.

For Sale: Waterford crystal "12 Days of Christ-mas" ornaments, holiday China 4-peice service for 20, Santa collection, 330-666-5562.For Sale: 2002 Chevy Trailblazer, good condition, runs great, well maintained, one owner, $4,000, 440-668-2812.Wanted: New or used baby grand piano in good working condition, 440 668-2812.Wanted: buying cars/trucks, tractors, golf carts in need of mechanical repairs. All others considered, Call 330-523-0154, leave message.For Sale: Stanley twin youth bedroom set w/mat-tress and storage drawers, EC, spoil your child/grandchild for Christmas, $1,100, 440-838-4955, Brecksville.Wanted: cash paid for unwanted vehicles, etc., call 440-654-8329.Wanted: fishing tackle, boxes, lures, rods, reels; any fishing equipment; outboard motors, call Bill, 330-819-1115.Wanted: gun buyer wants to buy hand guns, rifles and shot guns. All brands any condition. Please call Woody, 330-819-3274.

Abraham Experience Hair Studio .................. 16, 56Andy’s Auto Body ................................................49Approved Plumbing ............................................59Aqua Clear .........................................................58Ardent Piano ......................................................49Bachelor Button .....................................Back CoverBalzano, Laura, Atty ..........................................39Bark Place Dog Day Care, LLC ...........................44Basement, The .....................................................13Bay Lobsters Fish Market ....................................20Bella Toccare .......................................................28Bilski, Thomas M. DDS ......................................19Bookman & Son .................................................45Brecksville Massage & Wellness ............................18Brecksville Plumbing ...........................................54Broadview Heating .............................................51Broadview Mini Storage......................................36Broadview Wallings Marathon ............................21Brooklyn Hts. Cemetery Association.....................56Chippewa Place ..................................................48Claad Mechanical ...............................................30Coldwell Banker Hunter Realty/DiBiase ..............23Coloma, Arlene J. DDS MS ................................55Constantine’s Garden Center .................................8Covenant Books & Gifts ......................................59Crown Granite and Marble.................................48Cuyahoga Valley Career Center............................54Dancing Divas Wear, LLC...................................45Dermatology Partners .........................................39DMD Chauffeur Service .....................................58Dr. Energy Saver.................................................46Especially 4 Paws ................................................54Evergreen Cleaners ..............................................29Express Yourself Salon .........................................35Future Directions ..................................................4Gianna Jewelers ..................................................27Haely Family Chiropractic ..................................42Halpert, Jeffrey A. DPM......................................40Heavenly Ham - Independence ............................12Howard Hanna/Brecksville ...................................7Huntington Learning Center .................................5Independence Coin & Collectibles, LLC ...............39Jeff’s Computer Consulting ..................................48

Johnnyville Slugger Custom Bats ............................9Joseph Jicha & Son ..............................................48Keller Williams/Weseloh ......................................11Kozlowski, Mark DDS ........................................22Lisco Heating & Cooling .....................................33Luce, Smith & Scott, Inc. ....................................60Mango Bay Internet ............................................53Marymount Hospital ...................Inside Back CoverMonte Cigars ......................................................15North Coast Jet Clean Collision Center ................34North Royalton Animal Hospital .........................38Ohio Commerce Bank .........................................63Old Trail School ..................................................43Parma Hospital...........................Inside Front CoverPetroff, Heather J. DDS .........................Back CoverPine Tree Barn ....................................................17Pleasant Valley Shopping Center ..........................37Prudential Select Products/Highley ........................1R & R Time Education and Wellness Center ........52Raley’s .................................................................32Raveca Skin Care ................................................49Re/Max Trinity ...................................................14Re/Max/Wiegand ................................................26Realty Store, The ........................................... 56, 59Regina Health Center ..........................................63Rice’s Landscaping .................................................9Richfield Auto Center ..........................................31Royal Victorian Garden.........................................6Schendel, Margaret .............................................61ScripType Publishing ...........................................62Sleep Source ...........................................Back CoverSpace Place ........................................................21Stage House Vision Center ...................................46Super 8 Motel .......................................................6Taylor Rental Center ...........................................22Village at St. Edward ..........................................25Village Auto Body ...............................................54Vodrazka Funeral Home .....................................15Wehrenberg, Patricia (Jack Matia Honda) ...........33William Tricker, Inc. ...........................................12Williams Insurance .............................................43Yellow Creek Trading Co. ...................................41

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