The Neighborhood News THE GARFIELD HEIGHTS TRIBUNE DELIVERED IN SOUTHEAST CLEVELAND, GARFIELD HEIGHTS, NEWBURGH HEIGHTS, CUYAHOGA HEIGHTS, INDEPENDENCE, VALLEY VIEW, MAPLE HEIGHTS AND BEDFORD 92nd YEAR NO. 19 CIRCULATION 15,000 COPIES WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2015 PHONE: (216) 441-2141 • EMAIL: [email protected] FREE Maple Heights placed in state of fiscal emergency; auditor says city is operating on $2.5 million deficit Defaults on three loans and a significant deficit fund balance prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost last Friday to declare the city of Maple Heights in a state of fiscal emergency as announced in a press release from his office. The following local churches are offering fish dinners and other meatless meals this Lenten season. Holy Name Holy Name Church, 8328 Broadway Ave., will hold its Fish Fry dinners on Fridays only beginning February 20, through Good Friday, April 3, from 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. in Haren Hall. Basic fish fry dinner includes two pieces of breaded ocean perch, french fries, cole slaw, bread and butter and coffee for $8.50. Other dinners available include pasta, baked tilapia with potato, pierogi, shrimp, fish sandwich or a combination of fish, pierogi and cabbage and noodles. Carry-outs available by calling ahead, 216-271-9002. in the reduction in the minimum levy of another subdivision; 4) significant past due accounts payable; 5) substantial deficit balances in city funds; and 6) a sizeable deficiency when the city’s treasury balance is compared to the positive cash balances of the city’s funds. “This is a call to action for Maple Heights – their fiscal crisis demands The city of Maple Heights was placed in fiscal watch on April 10, 2014 it,” Auditor Yost said. “Tough decisions will need to be made and my due to significant deficits, including an aggregate deficit of $1,487,473. office stands ready to provide assistance where we can.” A review also looked at Maple Heights’ overdue accounts and found that The auditor's office initiated a fiscal analysis of the city to determine if its capital improvements fund had accounts that exceeded one-twelfth of the financial condition of the city deteriorated further to justify declara- available revenues by $43,450. Finally, Maple Heights’ treasury deficit tion of fiscal emergency. The analysis found that the city had not made exceeded one-twelfth of the total amount it received by $16,281. its semi-annual payments on three Ohio Water Development Authority Neighboring Garfield Heights was placed in a state of fiscal emergency loans in the amounts of: in October, 2008, when the auditor's office found the city running a $3.4 $93,240 for the Water Pollution Control Loan - Sewer Improvements million deficit. $28,837 for the Water Pollution Control Loan - Sewer Rehabilitation With drastic budget cuts and belt-tightening, the city emerged from $4,119 for the Water Pollution Control Loan - Sewer Rehabilitation state oversight with a personal visit from Yost at a Garfield Heights Council meeting in September, 2013. Supplement The auditor's office also determined that Maple Heights had aggregate deficit fund balances of more than $2.5 million in the general and debt Hope UMC service funds, which exceeded the one sixth of fund revenues by $589,889 Hope United Methodist Church, 79 Center Rd. in Bedford, will serve as of December 31, 2014. baked tilapia and pierogi dinners on Fridays in Lent, beginning Maple Heights will now come under the oversight of a financial February 27, through March 20, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Adult dinners are planning and supervision commission. Within 120 days of its first $8; senior and children dinners, $6. Dinners include salad or cole slaw, roll, meeting, the commission must develop a plan to eliminate the fiscal dessert and beverage, plus choice of french fries, cabbage and noodles, or emergency conditions. The Auditor of State serves as the “financial macaroni and cheese. Takeout orders also available. 440-232-3131. supervisor” to the commission. Cuyahoga Heights passes new traffic camera legislation to make village state-compliant By Ellen Psenicka A city is placed in fiscal emergency if any one of the six conditions At its meeting last Wednesday, Cuyahoga Heights Council passed described in Section 118.03 of the Ohio Revised Code exists. The six legislation regarding changes in the Automated Speed and Traffic St. Michael's Holy Name Society will serve Fish Frys during the Fridays conditions are: 1) default on a debt obligation; 2) failure to make payment Enforcement Program made necessary by new state mandates which in Lent, February 20 through March 27, in the church hall located at 6540 of all payroll; 3) an increase in the minimum levy of the city which results become effective March 19. State law will make it necessary for a police officer to be present when photo monitoring devices (aka speed cameras) Brecksville Rd. in Independence, from 4-7 p.m. Dinners include: baked are used to enforce traffic law violations in municipalities throughout cod, shrimp, fried cod or combos for $9; pierogi dinner, $8; includes Ohio. french fries or baked potato (limited quantity), roll and butter, beverage and condiments, and choice of cole slaw, apple sauce or fruit cup. The new legislation passed by council states in part: "The Village shall Children's dinner, $4.50. Desserts and takeouts also available. No call use a traffic law photo monitoring device to detect and enforce traffic law ahead needed. 216-702-5024. violations only if a law enforcement officer is present at the location of the device at all times during the operation of the device. By David Krakowski St. Monica Music Director "A law enforcement officer who is present at the location of any traffic St. Monica's Meal Ministry will sponsor Lenten Fish Frys on Fridays, Shrine Church of St. Stanislaus law photo monitoring device and who personally witnesses a traffic law Feb. 20 through March 27, serving from 4-7 p.m. in the school cafeteria, violation may issue a ticket for the violation. If the device records a traffic 13633 Rockside Rd. in Garfield Heights. Dinners feature battered cod, How wonderful to know that a law violation and the officer present does not issue a ticket, the local recording made in Slavic Village baked salmon or fried shrimp, with choice of cabbage and noodles, mac authority may only issue a ticket in accordance with the civil offense was given worldwide recognition at and cheese, pierogi or fries, and choice of cole slaw or apple sauce. Also penalties in this Chapter." the Grammy awards event on Febincludes roll and butter, dessert and beverage. Prices range from $5 to $9. ruary 8 in Los Angeles! Fines for violators caught by the speed camera with a ticket issued All items available a la carte, eat-in or carryout. Handicapped accessible. through the mail will be $100 per violation if paid within 30 days of the 216-662-8685. Guitarist and artist Jason Vieaux, issuance of the ticket and $150 after 30 days. No points will be assessed head of the classical guitar departSs. Peter & Paul Jason Vieaux accepts his to a violator's driver's license. ment at the Cleveland Institute of Ss. Peter & Paul Church will serve Lenten dinners on Fridays, Feb. 20 Music as well as a professor at Grammy award for an album he The amended ordinance passed by Cuyahoga Heights Council also through March 27, from 5-8 p.m. in the parish activity center, 4750 Philadelphia’s Curtis Institute of recorded at St. Stanislaus Church. stipulates that those caught by the speed camera must be going at least six Turney Rd. in Garfield Heights (access off Dorothy Ave.) Dinner choices: Music, won a Grammy in the catThe historic church building has miles over the legal limit in a school zone or park and 10 miles over the beer battered fish, large fan tail shrimp, macaroni and cheese, pierogis, egory Best Classical Instrumental been the venue for many recordings legal limit in all other areas, although Mayor Jack Bacci said the existing fish sandwich, or combo meals, and hand-cut french fries. New on the Solo for his album "Play,” which was over recent years because of its 12-mile limit will remain in effect in the village. menu this year: baked tilapia, grilled cheese sandwich, New England recorded over several nights right unique acoustics, friendlier to cerA person may contest the ticket for a civil violation to a hearing officer clam chowder. Dinners are $5 to $10. A la carte, takeout or eat in available. here in the reverberant space of the tain styles of music and speech than appointed by the village, according to the legislation. Shrine Church of St. Stanislaus. 216-429-1515. to others, but eminently suitable for Bacci said the new photo monitoring device program is basically the the likes of classical guitarist Vieaux, American lute song duo Ron same as the old one except for the presence of the fulltime officer, who Andrico and Donna Stewart and will be using a hand-held camera device to monitor traffic. Fifteen people have been indicted Cleveland; Heather Kaput, 37, of one of her codefendants steal pre- CityMusic Cleveland, an outstandHe said the stationary camera will be abandoned as of March 16 and the for running an organized fraudu- Valley View; Christopher Mihalek, scription pads from a doctor’s of- ing chamber ensemble of profes- new program up and running on or about March 19 in the same locations sional musicians from around the monitored now on E. 71 St., Grant and Harvard aves. lent prescription ring that spanned 25, of Akron; and James Decore, fice. world which performs regularly six counties in Northeast Ohio, 32, of Cleveland. Bacci said he wanted to make one thing clear to those who have received throughout the region and always at She also posed as a law enforceCuyahoga County Prosecutor TimoThe remaining eight defendants ment officer, said the prosecutor, St. Stanislaus. citations from the speed cameras in the past and have not yet paid them. thy J. McGinty announced last week. are: Novella Mitchell, 22, of Cleve- calling doctor’s offices or pharma"Those cameras were never illegal and anyone who has been issued a The acoustics of the building can The criminal activity spanned land; Bobby Dickens, 34, of Parma; cies under the premise she was citation should pay it or they could end up in Garfield Heights Municipal be challenging for some instruments December 2012 through October Danielle New, 30, of Berea; Angela investigating fraudulent prescrip2014 in Cuyahoga, Ashland, Lake, Boiani, 32, of Parma, Nichole Watt, tions, and would obtain a physician’s and genres, but generally allow for Court, and that's not what we want to see," the mayor said. successful production when placed Lorain, Medina and Wayne coun- 32, of Parma; Luis Hernandez, 28, DEA number. Other legislation passed in capable hands. ties, and culminated in a 206-count of Cleveland; Jonathan Hill, 39, of McGinty said Mitchell would then The following legislation was also passed by Cuyahoga Heights Council indictment that included charges Cleveland; and Crystal Nolin, 31, In the case of Vieaux's "Play," the fill out prescriptions for narcotics team from Azica Records, Bruce last Wednesday: of engaging in a pattern of corrupt of Cleveland. and pay “mules” in cash or narcotactivity, conspiracy, corrupting an•A resolution authorizing the clerk to dispose of three vehicles owned McGinty said Mitchell, who has a ics to fill them at various pharma- Egre and Alan Bise, were able to other with drugs, theft, illegal prosituate the artist within the nave to by the village declared as surplus municipal property. cessing of drug documents, decep- criminal history in forging pre- cies. allow the delicate sounds of the tion to obtain a dangerous drug, scriptions going back to 1998, led •An ordinance creating a 2015 Village Scholarship for graduating high Through the activities of this ring, guitar to be reflected off the ceramic the ring along with Moore, who drug possession, trafficking and school seniors living in the village. served as a recruiter, handler and at least 5,000 narcotics pills were floors, the plaster walls and wooden possessing criminal tools. •An ordinance creating the position of Assistant Building Commisillegally distributed in Cuyahoga decorations, all elements essential enforcer for Mitchell. Seven of the 15 defendants have County and surrounding counties, to the production of a specific sound sioner. He said the ring obtained blank prosecutors said. been indicted on racketeering quality. •Motions were also okayed to approve Kenny LaBella as Assistant charges: Heather Mitchell, 40, of prescription pads or created counBuilding Commissioner, Tracy Murphy as pool manager for the 2015 Slavic Village has many treasures, Cleveland; William Moore, Jr., 37, terfeit prescriptions for narcotics both human beings as well as insti- season and Jeff Baciak to a fulltime position in the Building Department. of Cleveland; Alvin Ratliff, 34, of and that Mitchell herself allegedly tutions. We are proud at St. Stanislaus Cleveland; Scott Joachim, 30, of created false prescriptions or had to be numbered among the latter. St. Michael Grammy-winning recording made at St. Stanislaus Church 15 indicted in fraudulent prescription ring Metroparks’ Fight the Frost Festival Saturday at CanalWay Free tax prep through April 15 Mustangs win LEL championship Isabella Guild Salad Luncheon Cuyahoga County and the Cuyahoga Earned Income Tax Credit Coalition will host free tax preparation services as part of the Looking for the cure for your cabin fever? Whether it is fresh air or a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance The Garfield Heights Isabella change of scenery that you need, come to Fight the Frost Festival for a Program now through April 15, at Guild will host its Salad Luncheon, day of fun for the whole family. Drop by CanalWay Center in the Ohio the following locations: "All Aboard," on Saturday, March & Erie Canal Reservation on Saturday, Feb. 21, from noon to 4 p.m. to Southgate Neighborhood Family 21, at the Knights of Columbus celebrate the winter season both inside and outside. Service Center, 5398½ Northfield annex hall on Granger Road. If there is enough snow on the ground, there will be snowshoeing and Rd., Maple Heights; and Neigh- Doors will open at noon and a snow sculpting festivities - you may find yourself hoping for snow to fall! borhood Housing Services of luncheon of homemade salads will Snowshoeing makes for a great form of exercise and an exciting way to Greater Cleveland, 5700 Broadway be served at 1 p.m. A presentation Ave., Cleveland. explore the snowy landscape. from the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic With the help of CanalWay Center volunteers and staff, build the perfect Taxpayers who earn less than Railroad will follow. Learn about igloo or snowman and join Cleveland Metroparks naturalists for a winter $52,427 annually and are filing a the railroad system, CVSR prowalk. While you're outside, warm up near the bonfire and enjoy some simple return are eligible to partici- grams, its history and about upcoming events. toasted marshmallows. pate. Isabella Guild members will also The fun continues inside CanalWay Center as well! Enjoy an entertainFor a full list of locations and to make many themed gift baskets to ing story and grab binoculars for bird watching from Canalway's picture schedule an appointment, visit window. Learn more about the weather during demonstrations that will www.refundohio.org or call 2-1-1/ be raffled off at the luncheon. For more information and to purchase show how clouds and ice form. United Way First Call for Help. tickets, call 216-587-0083 or 216Decorate cookies, make kid-friendly frosty-themed crafts and try out Tax returns will be prepared and 662-6645. carpet skating! Afterward, enjoy snow cones and tasty hot chocolate. filed by IRS-certified tax preparaFor more information about Fight the Frost Festival and many other tion volunteers who will also notify Cleveland Metroparks events, visit clevelandmetroparks.com. taxpayers if they qualify for certain CanalWay Center is located off Whittlesey Way, off the East 49th Street federal tax benefits, including the entrance of Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation in Cuyahoga Heights, between Earned Income Tax Credit and the theneighborhoodnews.com Child Tax Credit. Grant Avenue and Canal Road. READ THE N.N. ONLINE AT The Maple Heights High School wrestling team captured its fourth consecutive Lake Erie League championship by outdistancing a field of seven teams on Saturday, Feb. 14. The host Mustangs finished with 226 points to top runner-up Lorain with 196.5, Euclid with 95, Cleveland Heights with 88.5, Bedford with 84, Warrensville with 70, and Shaw with 68. Winning individual titles for Maple Heights were Giovanni Rasheed, Andre Stowers, Juwan Moss, Lewis Glass and Larenz Robertson. Michael Smith, Trevion Ross, Kirsten Green, Trevon Atkinson and Justice Cain all finished as runners-up in their respective weight classes. Other Mustang scorers were Cahmaal Walker, Marvin Clements, Edward Jolly and Arys Kenner. pleased with the performance of his team. The veteran skipper of the Mustangs said, "We won three pivotal matches against Lorain at 120, 126 and 145 to swing the momentum our way." Maple Heights currently boasts an impressive 20-1 dual meet mark and will be looking for its eighth consecutive Sectional championship at Brecksville February 27 and 28. JPII Chili Cook Off this Saturday The 2nd annual John Paul II Academy Chili Cook-off and Basket Raffle will be held at Ss. Peter and Paul Activity Center, 4750 Turney Road in Garfield Heights, this Saturday, Feb. 21, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Cost is $5 for adults and children ages 12 and up. Children 11 and under will be admitted free. The price includes one chance at a door prize. Tickets are available at JPII Academy, 10608 Penfield Ave., MonCoach Jamie Milkovich was very day-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The win was Maple's 41st conference championship dating back to the old Greater Cleveland Conference in 1954. PAGE 2 Thursday, February 19 Constitution Day Meeting The Cleveland Polish Constitution Celebration Committee will continue planning its springtime event in Slavic Village at a meeting this Thursday, Feb. 19, at 7 p.m. at Seven Roses Restaurant, 6301 Fleet Ave. New people with new ideas are welcome. Light refreshments served. Approach the restaurant from the west during Fleet Ave. construction. 216-469-4806. Friday, February 20 Mobile Food Pantry Cancelled THE NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS Big Band Concert & Dance Dr. in Maple Hts. on Friday, Feb. 20, from 4-7 p.m. Take outs availThe French-Bartlett VFW Post able. 216-475-9365. #1082, at the corner of Northfield and Forbes rds. in Bedford, will Fri.-Sun., Feb. 20-22 host the Akron Big Band Concert Tetelestai Passion Play and Dance on Saturday, Feb. 21, St. Martin of Tours Church, from 7:30-9:30 p.m. The band will play World War II favorites. Bring 14600 Turney Rd., Maple Hts., old pictures to share. Cash bar and will host performances of the "finger foods" served at the bar; Tetelestai Passion Play on Friday side boards and 50/50 raffle. Doand Saturday, Feb. 20 and 21, at 8 nation, $10 per person at the p.m.; and Sunday, Feb. 22, at 2 door, cash only. Open to the p.m. Donations accepted. public. Reservations suggested. Joe, 216-409-8789. Saturday, February 21 Tim Hill Magic Show All are invited to experience the magic of Tim Hill, a comedian and award winning magician, at the Garfield Hts. High School Performing Arts Center, 4900 Turney Rd., on Saturday, Feb. 21, beginning at 2 p.m. Tickets are $8 at the St. Andrew Fish Fry door, or $6 in advance by calling Fish Fry Dinners will be served at 216-662-2800, ext. 52404 or visit St. Andrew Church on Maple Park http://BPT.ME/883262. The monthly Mobile Food Pantry in the parking lot of the former Broadway United Methodist Church will not be available this month. The next Mobile Food Pantry will be open Friday, March 20. Wednesday, February 25 K Of C Dinner Pork roast and spaetzle with sauerkraut, apple sauce and rolls will be served at the Knights of Columbus Club 4130, 10806 Granger Rd., Garfield Hts., on Wednesday, Feb. 25, from 4-7 p.m. Cost for adults, $9; children under 12, $7. Reservations required by Sunday, Feb. 22, by calling 216662-2277, mailbox #2. The Isabella Guild will also sell homemade bakery. 9 p.m. at the Quaker Steak and Lube in Sheffield Village, to help his family with medical bills and expenses for cancer treatment. Cost in advance, $30; at the door, $35; includes full buffet and two bar drinks. Entertainment, "Rock City Variety Show." For details or tickets call 216-287-3021, email [email protected], visit www.facebook.com/ BreathOfLifeBenefit. Sunday, March 1 Quiche For Kindness The St. Vincent DePaul Society of St. Therese Church will host a Quiche for Kindness breakfast on Sunday, March 1, following 10:30 a.m. Mass in the church hall, 5276 E. 105 St., Garfield Hts. Cost for adults, $7; children ages 5-11, $3; under four, free; includes quiche or strata, fresh fruit, roll and beverage. Free drawing for a gift basket. Tickets available at the rectory. Tuesday, March 3 Fleet Library Meeting A community meeting to discuss a future vision for the Cleveland Public Library's Fleet Branch will be held Tuesday, March 3, from 68 p.m. at Third Federal Savings and Loan, 7007 Broadway Ave. Saturday, February 28 Parking available off Aetna Rd. Church Rummage Sale Enter through the rotunda. Tim The Rock Community Church, Diamond, 216-623-2832. 9403 Garfield Blvd., Garfield Hts., Thursday, March 5 will host a Rummage Sale on SatBedford Lyceum Program urday, Feb. 28, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Check out the church's faThe Bedford Historical Society mous 5-for-$1 items, a large selec- Lyceum program, "Aluminum is tion of Easter egg coloring kits, Art," will be held Thursday, March Easter candy, bakery, personal 5, at 7:30 p.m. at the Old Church care items, 10¢ greeting cards, on the Square, 750 Broadway Ave. etc. Kitchen will also be open A speaker will share part of her serving breakfast and lunch. Take aluminum art collection while telling the story of the industry. The outs available. program is free and open to the Free Meals public. Refreshments served. 440Jones Road Chapel, 8000 Jones 232-0796. Rd., Cleveland, will serve free Saturday, March 7 lunches on Saturday, Feb. 28, beginning at noon. Free bagged Bright Lyke Night meals will then be handed out from The 3rd annual Bright Lyke 5:30-6 p.m. at the church while Night, a benefit for Archbishop supplies last. Lyke School in Garfield Hts., will Don Burket Benefit be held Saturday, March 7, at A benefit for Don Burket, long- Landerhaven, 6111 Landerhaven time resident of Garfield Hts., will Dr. in Lyndhurst. The event will be held Saturday, Feb. 28, from 5- honor Fr. Tom Fanta and the WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2015 people of St. Dominic Parish. Tickets, $100. 216-991-9644 or [email protected]. Wednesday, March 18 Sunday, March 8 Cleveland Central Catholic High School, 6550 Baxter Ave., Cleveland, will hold its 12th annual Calcutta Auction on Wednesday, March 18. Win a one-week Hilton Head vacation; sleeps 10. Only 250 tickets sold at $50 each; lots of other auction items, food and beverages. Visit www.centralcatholichs.org for tickets or more details. Genealogical Society Anniversary A 25th anniversary dinner for the African-American Genealogical Society of Cleveland will be held Sunday, March 8, from 36:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn, 6001 Rockside Rd., Independence. The evening will recognize the Society's founders. Guest speaker will be Clarence Bozeman, former driver for the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and accomplished educator who lectures on his vast civil rights experience. Cost, $35, due by February 21. Contact Carrie Stokes, 216-921-2578 or [email protected]. Tuesday, March 10 Art Guild Program CCC Calcutta Auction Saturday, March 21 Neighborhood Summit Broadway-Slavic Village Neighborhood Summit will present "Historic Foundations: Building Blocks for the Future" on Saturday, March 21, at Bohemian National Hall, 4939 Broadway Ave. Special performance by members of the Cleveland Orchestra; complimentary lunch at noon. Summit with guest speaker Fred Geis, CEO, Geis Companies, will begin at 12:30 p.m. The Gateway Arch ribboncutting will be held prior to the event at 11:15 a.m. at E. 49 St. and Broadway Ave. The Independence Art Guild will meet Tuesday, March 10, at 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center, 6363 Selig Dr. Instructor Elaine Thomas will demonstrate how to make a clay Easter bunny. Fee for members, $5; Sunday, March 22 nonmembers, $7. To reserve, call Irene Zand, 216-524-3480 or Louise GHHS Bowling Fundraiser Stalzer, 440-526-9123. Visit A fundraiser for the Garfield Hts. www.independenceartguild.org for info on more classes for adults and High School bowling team will be held Sunday, March 22, from 1-4 children. p.m. at Cloverleaf Lanes, 5619 Brecksville Rd., Independence. Wednesday, March 11 Cost for adults, $10; children 10 Alzheimer's Association and under, $7; includes three hours Program of mixed couples bowling, shoes, The Alzheimer's Association and snacks and pop. Raffle baskets and the Citizens' League will offer a 50/50 drawing. Call Jenn Newrones program with guest speaker for tickets, 216-624-8802 or Steffani Baker on Wednesday, [email protected]. March 11, at 7 p.m. in the Walton Saturday, March 28 Hills Community Room, 7595 Walton Rd. Baker will provide curIndy School Resale Event rent, informative and practical information on Alzheimer's dis- The Independence Primary ease and other forms of dementia. School PTO will host a Spring Kids Resale on Saturday, March Saturday, March 14 28, at the Independence Middle School, 6111 Archwood Rd., from CityMusic Concert 8 a.m. to noon. Early bird sale CityMusic Cleveland will offer a begins at 8 a.m. with $5 admisfree concert on Saturday, March sion.; general sale, 9 a.m., with $1 14, at the Shrine Church of St. admission. Items include Stanislaus, 3649 E. 65 St., Cleve- children's clothes, baby gear, car land, at 8 p.m. Enjoy Grieg's "Pier seats, stroller, toys, books, games, Gynt: Suite No. 1;" Nielsen's "Vio- etc. Contact [email protected] lin Concerto;" and Pärt's "Sym- with questions or to reserve a table phony No. 4, Los Angeles." by March 19. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2015 THE NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS Nominate your Slavic Village heroes The Slavic Village Neighborhood Summit is quickly approaching on Saturday, March 21, at Bohemian National Hall, which means it’s time to nominate those to be recognized at the summit. Slavic Village Development officials ask that you take a few minutes to nominate individuals who have invested time, energy and/or money into their home, business, work place or community. These individuals do not need to be residents of the community. Remember, one nomination form per nominee. Use the form below. Love Lines correction A typo was printed in one of last week's Valentine's Day Love Lines. The correct copy should have read: "Jim & Steph, we love you with all our hearts. Love, Serina, Damon, Alyssa, Frankie." We apologize for the error. Obituaries Albert P. Musarra Albert P. Musarra, owner of Musarra's Tasty Pizza in Garfield Heights for 40 years, passed away on February 12, at the age of 83. He was the beloved husband of Eleanor (nee Ciacchi) for 53 years; loving father of Tony (Laurie), John (Pam) and Michelle Barbera (Ross); dearest grandfather of Michael (Erin), Matthew, Brandon, Ryan and Justin; great-grandfather of Gianna and Rowan; son of the late Tony and Angie (nee Piro); dear brother of Robert (Helena); beloved uncle and dear friend of many. Mr. Musarra was also a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Rocco Church, 3205 Fulton Rd., on Wednesday, Feb. 18, at 10:30 a.m. Arrangements were handled by Ripepi Funeral Home; entombment in Holy Cross Mausoleum. Ruth Urban Ruth Jane Urban, nee Blaha, 92, of Libertyville, Illinois, passed away February 14. Mrs. Urban was born in Cleveland, had been a longtime resident of Garfield Heights, and had lived in Libertyville since 2012. Survivors include her children Dr. Jeffrey Jay Urban, Scott (Christine) Urban and Karen (Gary) Glinski; grandchildren Jennifer Rathburn, Lindsey Weiler, Melissa Ashley, Kendall Urban, Garrett Glinski, Chad Glinski and Kyle Glinski; and nine great-grandchildren. Mrs. Urban was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Henry John Urban; parents Joseph and Ruth Blaha and twin brother Richard Blaha. She was a former bank teller, head bank teller, school aide and assistant librarian. She was given the title "Cookie Grandma" for the PAGE 3 homemade cookies and helping Those who have served in any hand she gave to countless people. branch of the U.S. military overVisitation was held at seas, including the National McMurrough Funeral Chapel in Guard, are eligible to become Libertyville; interment in Cleve- members. land Memorial Gardens. The VFW Post, which has served the Garfield Heights area for 74 years, is proud of its newly remodeled canteen, a bright and cheerful place to congregate with fellow military personnel. Call the Post at 216-641-8828 or stop by to leave Garfield Heights VFW Post your name and phone number to #3445, located at 4727 Turney arrange a meeting with ComRd., is seeking new members. mander Jim Markiewicz. Post seeking new members PAGE 4 THE NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2015 and style of an Excel worksheet through hands-on exercises. Learn how to manage and manipulate large amounts of data in Microsoft Excel 2007. •Teen Creators– Tech Club, Monday, Feb. 23, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Learn how to record a song, shoot a video, animate a cartoon and much more. •The Harlem Renaissance, Monday, Feb. 23, 6:45-7:45 p.m. Explore the music and poetry of the Harlem Renaissance. Understand the historical context of this pivotal time in the African American experience. Read excerpts from the poetry of Langston Hughes and interpret language through dance. Listen to samples of blues and ragtime music and discuss how these musical forms were a heartfelt expression of the people of the time. For all ages. BEDFORD The Southeast Branch of the Cuyahoga County Public Library is •E-Reader Assistance, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 9:30-11 a.m. Stop at the located in Bedford at 70 Columbus Rd. To register or for more Information Desk with your device (Kindle, Nook, IPad, etc.) for a information, call 440-439-4997 or visit cuyahogalibrary.org. drop-in individual session on how to download free e-books from the •GED Classes. Free GED Classes provided by Parma City Schools library's digital collection. Adult Education Services Department are held at the Southeast Branch •Kindercraft, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 10-11 a.m. Children ages 3-5 will on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. enjoy stories, music activities and a craft. Each week features a new For more information call Parma ABLE at 440-885-8797. theme. Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. •Pen 2 Page Writing Club, Saturday, Feb. 21, 3-4:30 p.m. This •Anime Club, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 7-8 p.m. Like Japanese anime creative writing club will provide writing activities and exercises to help and manga? Get together with other fans to talk about your favorite you improve your skills and have fun sharing ideas. Registration characters and enjoy other fun activities. required. •Digital Literacy Basics, Thursday and Friday, Feb. 26 and 27, 10 •African-American Authors Book Club, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 7:15 p.m. a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. This two-day course will cover digital All adults are welcome. February title: "The Case for Reparations" by essentials. Topics include: physical parts of computers, software Ta-Nehisi Coates, Atlantic Magazine June 2014. Vol. 313, Issue 5, basics, using and accessing the internet, and email. pages 54-71. Ta-Nehisi Coates is a national correspondent at The Atlantic. Accessible through Cuyahoga County Public Library's Data- •Ninja Night, Thursday, Feb. 26, 7-8 p.m. Children and families are invited to channel their inner ninja through stories, rhymes and fun base MasterFILE Premier. activities. CLEVELAND RENT HOUSE Maple Hts./Garfield Hts. Practical and inviting 2-3 bedroom. Updated, modern paint, marble & ceramic, carpeting. $745-$895 plus deposit. No pets. Non Section 8 approved. For details call (216) 310-6161 or visit www.ARENTALHOMEFORYOU.com. REAL ESTATE WANTED REAL ESTATE WANTED Houses for rent starting at $450 monthly in the Garfield Hts., Fleet, Broadway areas. (216) 341-2391. Garfield Hts. 2 bedrooms down. Very quiet. With garage. Freshly painted, fully carpeted, ceramic tile in kitchen and bath. New windows. Includes stove, refrig., washer and dryer. $675 month + deposit. No pets. No Section 8. References. (440) 582-8421. 2 bedroom, 1 bath. Large living room, large dining room. New kitchen. $650. (216) 393-4270. Slavic Village - E. 71 St. and Fleet area. Single homes. 2 small bedrooms, fenced yard. $650 plus security. Utilities not included. (216) 7696081 or email [email protected]. Immediate occupancy available. COMMERCIAL PROPERTY •Financial Preparation for Life Transitions, Wednesday, Feb. 18, 7- MAPLE HEIGHTS 8 p.m. Are you planning for retirement, changing careers or saving for The Maple Heights Library is located at 5225 Library Ln. To register college? Join a professional from the Society for Financial Awareness for any of the following programs, call 216-475-5000. as they discuss how to prepare for these and other major life events. •Encore Entrepreneur: Business Plan Finale! Wednesday, Feb. 18, •Craftivism, Wednesday, Feb. 18, 6:45-7:45 p.m. Craft for a cause in 7-8:30 p.m. Unveil your business plan and have a business expert this all-ages program. Spread the word and join in making items to be critique it. It doesn't matter how far you have gotten on the plan, the donated to local community organizations. experts are available to help you move forward. •Imagination Builders, Thursday, Feb. 19, 6:45-7:45 p.m. Children •Family Literacy Night: The Harlem Renaissance, Thursday, Feb. ages 7-11 will use their imagination while building with Legos, Lincoln 19, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Explore the music and poetry of the Harlem Logs, blocks and other materials to design unique creations. Renaissance. Understand the historical context of this pivotal time in •Excel Academy, Saturday, Feb. 21, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For the African American experience. Read excerpts from the poetry of those already familiar with Excel, participants will enhance the view Langston Hughes and interpret language through dance. Listen to samples of blues and ragtime music and discuss how these musical forms were a heartfelt expression of the people of the time. RENT APARTMENT RENT EFFICIENCY SALE AUTO 3 bedroom up, $450. 1 bedroom down, $350. Plus security. Parking for one car. References required. No pets. (216) 641-9381. One bedroom apartment. New windows, paint and carpeting. Appliances. Near busline. Turney Rd. Pay own utilities. (440) 582-8421. COMMERCIAL PROPERTY INDEPENDENCE The Cleveland Public Library's Fleet Branch, 7224 Broadway Ave., Slavic Village, will offer the following programs. To register or for The Independence Library, 6361 Selig Dr., will offer the following programs. Call 216-447-0160 or visit www.cuyahogalibrary.com for more information, call 216-623-6962 or visit www.cpl.org. more details or to register. •GED Classes, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in February, •Wednesday Evening and Thursday Afternoon Book Discussion, starting at 10 a.m. Feb. 18, 7:15 p.m. and Feb. 19, 2:15 p.m. This month's title, "Yellow •Free Tutoring, Mondays and Wednesdays, 3-6 p.m.; Tuesdays Birds," by Kevin Powers. Those that are new to the group are asked to and Thursdays, 3:30-6 p.m. Free one-on-one and group tutoring register. All are welcome! and homework help in all subjects will be available to students in •Stuffie Sleepover Drop-off, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 5-8 p.m.; Wednesgrades K-8. day, Feb. 25, 7 p.m., for children ages 3 and up with a caregiver. Have •Kid's Cafe, Monday-Friday, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free healthy, nutritious you ever wondered what happens at the library once it's closed? Staff bagged meals will be available to kids thanks to a partnership with the at the library will share their secret world with your stuffie! Drop your Cleveland Food Bank. stuffed animal or doll off Tuesday night, make them a name tag and say goodnight. Then come back to the library Wednesday night to pick GARFIELD HEIGHTS them up and find out what your stuffies were up to! The Garfield Heights Branch Library is located at 5409 Turney Rd. All programs require registration unless otherwise noted. To register •Volunteens Special Session, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 7:30 p.m. Volunteens help prepare for special children's program. or for more information, call 216-475-8178. Efficiency for rent. $435 month. Heat included. Slavic Village area. No pets. (440) 263-5146. 2005 Ford Taurus SE, 4 door. 3.0 V6, automatic. Loaded. 124,000 miles. Super clean. $3700. (216) 7992951. WANT TO BUY WANT TO BUY Garfield. 2/4 bedroom, up. Carpeted. Updated. Large kitchen and living room, dining room. No Section 8. $700 month. (216) 264-1158. Slavic Village area. 1 bedroom down/ up. Appliances, new flooring, parking. No pets. Credit check. 1 year income verification. $390 month, $100 security deposit. 1-866-7618319. RENT HOUSE The Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP) Service is seeking enthusiastic volunteers interested in working with youth-based programming throughout the year. Volunteers must be outgoing, reliable, friendly and have a willingness to learn. Training will be provided; activities and time commitments vary. WANT TO BUY RENT OFFICE SPACE RENT OFFICE SPACE PERSONALS RENT APARTMENT RENT HALLS •Is Buying a Franchise Right for You? Wednesday, Feb. 25, 7-8:30 p.m. Are you thinking about starting a business? Opening a franchise is easier than you think and can reduce your risk. Terese McGroarty from FranNet will help you decide which Northern Ohio franchise opportunity is the right fit for you. CVNP seeking volunteers to work with area youth this summer Fleet area. 5 rooms up. No pets. $465 plus security deposit. (216) 520-2044. RENT HOUSE •Scratch Video Game Creation, Thursday, Feb. 19, 6:30-8:30 p.m., for ages 11-18. In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn how to make a basic interactive game using Scratch online software. Registration required. Model release form must be signed by parent or guardian. PERSONALS grams involve hands-on activities and riding the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad through the national park. Volunteers must be available weekday mornings, March through May. The programs are held from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Student Explorer Program- Retired teachers and those who love working with children are needed to present curriculum-based programming to educate students about the resources of CVNP. Pro- Cycling School- Volunteers interested in working with inner city youth are needed to take students on biking adventures along the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail. Programs take place on weekdays in May through July, and September. Presque Isle Go Crew!- Volunteers are needed to assist youth and community groups in exploring the park through outdoor activities. Programs take place throughout the year with most occurring June through August. RENT APARTMENT RENT HALLS For more information or to set up The Holy Name Seniors will take a trip to Presque Isle on Tuesday, an interview, contact Park Ranger March 10. Cost is $26; slots, $35. Pamela Machuga at 440-343-7035 Call Doris Rusnak, 216-581-2860. or email [email protected] by Friday, March 20. Wheeling Island HELP WANTED Citizens Choice Emergency Roadside Service. Must have good driving record and automotive repair skills. No DUI or DUS. (216) 298-7156. CATERING CATERING HELP WANTED HELP WANTED CHILD CARE SERVICES PROVIDED Slots available, all ages, all shifts. Transportation available. Maple, Garfield, Cleveland. (216) 688-5485. Cleaning person needed for small cleaning company. Must have own transportation, good work record and clean background. Call Ken, (216) 273-7546. SERVICES AND REPAIRS Handy person (some maintenance) to oversee two properties. I.E. light plumbing, painting, cleaning as needed, maintaining keys, etc. Call for details, (216) 587-5373. Plumbing, carpentry, painting, window ropes, locks and numerous home repairs and improvements. References. Gary, (216) 441-4747. SERVICES AND REPAIRS SERVICES AND REPAIRS St. Benedict Catholic School in Garfield Heights will offer a day trip to the Wheeling Island Hotel, Casino and Racetrack on Saturday, March 21. The bus will depart from St. Martin of Tours parking lot, 14600 Turney Rd., Maple Heights, at 8 a.m. and return at 8 p.m. Cost is $30 per person; must be 18 or older. Trip includes $25 free play and free racing program. RSVP by Wednesday, Feb. 18, by calling Scott Gongos, 216-4753633. Italy and Lourdes Join Fr. Joseph Callahan, spiritual director at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, in a pilgrimage to Italy and Lourdes from June 15 through June 26. Visit Rome, Tuscany, Assisi, Venice and Lourdes. The cost is $3999, includes airfare and all-inclusive trip. For more information visit www.proximotravel.com or call 855842-8001. Grandmother's Club The Grandmother's Club will meet on Thursday, Feb. 19, at 11:30 a.m. at Cuyahoga Heights Village Hall, 4863 E. 71 St. A luncheon will be served, birthdays honored, raffles and games played. AARP news Chapter #4490 Maple Heights AARP Chapter #4490 will meet at the Maple Heights Library, 5225 Library Ln., on Friday, Feb. 20, at 1 p.m. Entertainment at the meeting will be provided by Doris and Dee Rundle presenting "Singing Hands." WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2015 By Amber Weisbarth Breaking and Entering •On February 10, about 10:40 a.m., a man called police and said he saw three males break into his neighbor's home in the 5000 block of Donovan Dr., and saw them carrying items and throwing items into a small car. He said the vehicle left the area travelling eastbound onto Doll Dr., but police were unable to located the vehicle. When officers went to the house, they noticed the window on the basement door had been broken out and copper piping had been stolen. •Between 6 p.m. February 10, and noon on February 14, a man said that someone broke into an unoccupied residence in the 4600 block of East 88th St. and removed copper pipes from the basement. There were no suspects at the time of the report. Shots Fired A resident in the 8300 block of Grand Division called police on THE NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS self, but said that the gun fell from his waistband and went off when it hit the ground. He told police he dropped the gun into a nearby sewer and ran to his girlfriend's house on Burleigh. Police later told the man that they could not find the gun in any nearby sewer February 9, about 12:10 p.m., af- and tested him for gunshot resiter she heard a gunshot and saw a due. The results of the test were man running southbound on unknown at the time of the report. Burleigh Ave. GHPD then received The 22-year-old was charged with a call that a man had been shot in having weapons under disability the foot in the 4600 block of and tampering with evidence, and Burleigh Ave. Police arrived at the he was held on no bond. Informascene and spoke to a 22-year-old tion on his criminal history showed Bedford resident who initially said that he is a convicted felon. he had been walking down the Suspicious Vehicle street with a friend who had accidently shot him in the foot. Police Police were called to the 4500 saw a bullet hole in the man's boot block of Joliet Rd. on February 15, and found the bullet inside. He about 7:05 p.m., for a suspicious was taken to Marymount Hospital vehicle. Officers saw a car facing north with the engine running and for treatment. lights on, and saw that the vehicle While in the area, police were had slid off the side of the road approached by a man on Grand and was stuck in the snow. The Division who said he saw the inci- driver of the vehicle was attemptdent and said the man had shot ing to move the car, but only the himself. He said he watched the 22- tires were spinning, and as she saw year-old adjust something in his police approach her, she got out of waist band and saw an object falling the car to talk to them. Police reto the ground. He said the male ported that the woman, a 37-yeargrabbed for the object and then he old Garfield Heights resident, had heard a gun shot. He watched the a hard time keeping her balance, male pick up the gun and run south- had slurred speech and smelled bound on Burleigh Ave. strongly of alcohol. According to While being treated, the 22-year- the report, when officers asked old admitted that he'd shot him- her how much she had to drink, she said, "Enough to know I shouldn't be driving." She was arrested and taken to City Jail where she was cited with OVI and failure to control, and held on a $5000 bond. She submitted to a breath test, and the result was 0.232% blood alcohol content. Theft •The loss prevention officer at Giant Eagle in City View told police she watched a man conceal steak and seafood items in his jacket on February 9, about 4 p.m., then watched him select a can of soup and go to a cash register. When the cashier paged a manager as instructed, the man fled from the store without paying for his items. The officer said she followed him out of the store and identified herself, but the man got into a vehicle and fled the area. •Employees of Advanced Auto Parts on Turney Rd. told police a man came into the business on February 10, about 4:15 p.m., asked if he could use the bathroom, how to exit the business from the bathroom and inquired about power inverters. The employees then began to assist other customers after answering the man's questions. The employees said the man then picked up a power inverter and walked out the front door with the item. They went outside to stop the man but PAGE 5 he entered a car and fled the parking lot onto Turney Rd., running a red light. Police were unable to locate the suspect or the vehicle. •An employee at Giant Eagle in City View told police a man had come into the store on February 11, about 11:35 a.m., and taken several steak and seafood items from the shelves. She then watched the man walk to another aisle and put them into two blue plastic bags. The manager the employee had notified then watched the man walk out of the store through the prepared foods section and followed him outside. The manager said the man got into an SUV and placed the items on the passenger seat. The manager attempted to grab the bags and the suspect put the vehicle in reverse, nearly striking the manager. The suspect then fled the area and police were unable to locate him. Total value of items stolen, about $220. Block watch Cranwood The Cranwood Ward Club will meet Tuesday, Feb. 24, at 7 p.m. at the Garfield Heights Civic Center, 5407 Turney Rd. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2015 THE NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS St. Benedict School names Science Fair winners GHHS 'Athletes PAGE 6 gymnasium, 4820 East 71st St. The Sokol Greater Cleveland concert band will begin the festivities at 6 p.m. At 6:30 p.m., the gymnastic program will begin, feaGarfield Heights High School turing gymnastic and aerobic demAthletic Director Dale Krzynowek onstrations by over 250 class memhas named the following students bers ages 3 to 80! "Athletes of the Week." The Sokol Czech Folk Dancers will Willie Jackson perform and there will also be performances by Aerial Silks artists. Willie Jackson, an 18-year-old Advance sale tickets are $5; $7 at junior at GHHS, the door. Call Howie Wise, 216has been named 642-1429. one of this A free social will follow the proweek's "Athletes gram at Bohemian National Hall, of the Week" for his accomplishments on the bas- 4939 Broadway Ave., Cleveland, with food and beverages available ketball team. Pictured above are winners of the Science Fair held at St. Benedict Catholic School in Garfield Heights. Jackson scored 36 points and had for purchase. From left are: Science teacher Beth Yakawiak with some of the seventh and eighth grade winners and 16 rebounds in the recent NOC honorable mentions: Nyomi Morris, Isaiah Johnson, Addyson Terek, Kayla Kosakowski, Sarah game against Shaker Heights. McCauley, Ashley Trent, Angelina Garganta and Amberly Stevenson. Chris Spurlock As part of Catholic Schools week, topic that interests them. Once clusions being established, the St. Benedict Catholic School in their questions were discussed and 2014-2015 Science Fair concluded. Chris Spurlock, Garfield Heights held its Science approved, the process of applying Science teacher Beth Yakawiak an 18-year-old Fair for its junior high students. the Scientific Method began. announced the following winners. senior at GHHS on the bowling Beginning in September, the 7th After months of research, experiSeventh Grade: First Placeteam, earned the and 8th grade students of St. menting, data collecting and con- Nyomi Morris, Best Insulator; Sectitle "Athlete of Benedict Catholic School began ond Place- Angelina Garganta, studying the Scientific Method. the Week" for Viscosity; Third Place- Ashley The students were asked in early Trent, Fruit Battery. Honorable bowling a 501 series with games of October to develop a question they Mention- Isaiah Johnson, Density 256 and 245. Both were game and would like to explore based on a of Salt Water vs. Fresh Water and series season highs. Addyson Terek, Fluoride. of the Week' CVCC student job fair set for ~Service set~ March 19th Joe Underwood Cuyahoga Valley Career Center (CVCC) will host a Student Job Fair on Thursday, March 19, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. All students who will be age 16 or older by summer are invited to attend. The event, which is free to students, will be held in the Commons at CVCC, 8001 Brecksville Rd., Brecksville. Last year over 500 students from local high schools attended the job fair seeking parttime or seasonal employment. Joseph Underwood (J-Ho), age 54, passed away February 10, with his loving spouse Michelle Osborne at his side. Area businesses and nonprofit organizations will interview students for part-time/seasonal employment and volunteer community service opportunities. Information on the Job Fair is provided to students by the career specialists in their schools. Joseph was a kind, tenderhearted, loving man, known in the Slavic Village community for his experInformation, including a list of tise in roofing. His joyful laugh participating businesses and orgawill be greatly missed by many. nizations, is available on CVCC's In loving memory, his wife website, www.cvccworks.edu. Michelle and family will have a Employers and organizations in memorial service on Sunday, Feball fields with positions available for ruary 22, at 2 p.m. at Forward students ages 16+ are invited to Church, 5350 Broadway Ave. in participate in the Student Job Fair. Slavic Village. There is a $30 registration fee for employers, which includes a sixfoot table, refreshments and event promotion. Employers are encourFebruary Food Film: King aged to register as soon as possible. Corn, February 19, 6:30-8:30 Interested employers may register p.m., Garfield Park Nature online at www.cvccworks.edu, or Center, Garfield Park contact Nanci Coleman at Reservation [email protected] for more The biggest farm crop in the details. United States is corn. Come to CVCC serves the Brecksvillewatch how corn has been processed Broadview Heights, Cuyahoga to become a main ingredient in Heights, Garfield Heights, Indemost of what we eat in the United pendence, Nordonia Hills, North States. Light snacks provided. Royalton, Revere and Twinsburg Free. school districts. February Food Film: What's On Your Plate?, February 26, 6:308:30 p.m., Garfield Park Nature Center, Garfield Park Reservation Metropark news Stop by the center to watch an entertaining and provocative film about kids and food politics. Over the course of one year, the film follows two 11-year-old urban kids as they explore their place in the food chain. Free. Second Saturday Storytelling, February 28, 7:30-9 p.m., CanalWay Center, Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation This month the Metroparks will hold storytelling on the fourth Saturday. Enjoy stories of love and romance. After refreshments join an any-topic story swap. Free. SGC gymnastic winter exhibition Eighth Grade: First PlaceAmberly Stevenson, Stroop Effect; Second Place- Caitlyn Looby, Making the Best Ice; Third PlaceMichael Sanna, Electrolytes. Hon- The Sokol Greater Cleveland orable Mention- Kayla Kosakowski, Winter Gymnastic Exhibition will Cat vs. Dog and Sarah McCauley, be held Saturday, March 7, at the Distractions While Working. Cuyahoga Heights High School T-ball registration The Garfield Heights Parks and Recreation Department has announced that t-ball registrations will begin Monday, March 2, and will be held through Tuesday, March 31, at the Dan Kostel Recreation Center, 5411 Turney Rd. T-ball is for any boy or girl who will be 5-7 years old on or before July 1, 2015. Birth certificates will be required for all players, new and returning, at the time of registration, plus two proofs of residency for those in Garfield Heights. The fee for residents is $30, plus a $10 rec ID card. The fee for nonresidents is $60, plus a $35 rec ID card. For more information, call 216-475-7272 and press zero, or visit www.garfieldhts.org.
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