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The Heights April 16 - 30, 2015 Volume 5 :: No. 8 Community News Standard More articles at www.TheHeightsStandard.com G a r f i e l d H e i g h t s a n d M a p l e H e ig h t s see LTG page 3 © 2015 University Hospitals Are you a smoker? Early lung cancer detection could mean a healthier tomorrow. New scientific evidence shows that a lung cancer screening can be a lifesaving investment. That’s why University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center is offering a low-dose CT test that costs just $99 for qualifying patients: • Current heavy smokers between the ages of 55-77. • Former heavy smokers between the ages of 55-77 who have quit in the last 15 years. • Patients who have smoked one pack per day for 30 years. So, detect lung cancer at an early stage – and get a head start on your health. To make an appointment or to learn more, call 1-866-UH4-CARE (1-866-844-2273). 1-866-UH4-CARE (1-866-844-2273) | UHSeidman.org To access the region’s most comprehensive cancer care at convenient locations throughout Northeast Ohio, call or visit: Lt. Governor Helps CVCC Break Ground on RAMTEC Expansion Lt. Governor Mary Taylor joined the Board of Education and administration of Cuyahoga Valley Career Center (CVCC) in a ceremonial ground breaking for the center’s new RAMTEC facility. Approximately 150 guests attended the groundbreaking ceremony including Ohio Representatives Anielski and Celebrezze, and Ohio Senator LaRose. Also in attendance were seven of the nine mayors representing the CVCC communities, as well as numerous township trustees, economic development directors and other distinguished guests. The official ceremony began with a welcome from CVCC Superintendent, Dr. Celena Roebuck, and was followed by opening remarks from CVCC Board President Kathleen Mack. Following the brief comments the Board members, administrators, and Lt. Governor took to the shovels to move a symbolic scoop of dirt where the 3200 sq. ft. addition to CVCC manufacturing lab and instructional space will be built. Immediately following the ceremony the guests proceeded to the school commons, where they were joined by another 100 guests and representatives from the area Chambers of Commerce for a luncheon and joint Chamber networking event. Lt. Governor Taylor kicked off the luncheon, which was prepared and served by students in the CVCC Culinary Arts program, with a keynote address to the audience. Ms. Taylor shared with the audience that the mission of career technical education in Garfield Heights Awarded $930,000 for Property Demolition PHOTO: Lt. Governor Mary Taylor (center) helps Lynn Laski, CVCC Board member, Christine Kitson, CVCC Board member, Paul Smith, Treasurer, Kathleen Mack, CVCC Board President, Liz Walton, Director of Adult Education, Mike Hall, Principal, and Celena Roebuck, Superintendent break ground for CVCC’s RAMTEC expansion. Photo courtesy of Mike Elicson, Photographer, Office of Communications, Ohio Development Services Agency. Garfield Heights officials learned they will receive $930,000 from Cuyahoga County to demolish unsalvageable residential and commercial properties. The Property Demolition Program is expected to strengthen existing communities, accelerate property value growth and restore neighborhoods, according to Cuyahoga County Executive Armond Budish. Nineteen other communities were awarded part of the more than $10 million project allocation. The first round of awards will address about 10 percent of the vacant properties throughout the various communities hit hard by the foreclosure crises and declining values. “Addressing vacant and distressed properties is an urgent issue throughout Cuyahoga County,” Budish said. “We are committed to working with communities and housing advocates, side-by- side, to eliminate blight, promote redevelopment and ultimately, create stronger neighborhoods.” Garfield Heights Mayor Vic Collova said he is pleased the county was able to find the money to help struggling communities. “We appreciate the commitment of the executive and the county council members. This is a program we definitely need and our city will see its benefit,” said the mayor. Applications for a second round of funding will be accepted beginning May 1. Garfield Heights Economic Development Director Noreen Kuban said officials have identified 92 structures to be demolished with the first-round funding the city will receive. “And we know there are additional vacant and blighted properties we can take care of, if we receive more money from the county program,” Kuban said.

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StandardMore articles at www.TheHeightsStandard.com

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© 2015 University Hospitals

Are you a smoker?Early lung cancer detection could mean a healthier tomorrow.

New scientific evidence shows that a lung cancer screening can be a lifesaving

investment. That’s why University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center is offering

a low-dose CT test that costs just $99 for qualifying patients:

• Current heavy smokers between the ages of 55-77.

• Former heavy smokers between the ages of 55-77 who have quit in the last 15 years.

• Patients who have smoked one pack per day for 30 years.

So, detect lung cancer at an early stage – and get a head start on your health.

To make an appointment or to learn more, call 1-866-UH4-CARE (1-866-844-2273).

1-866-UH4-CARE (1-866-844-2273) | UHSeidman.org

To access the region’s most comprehensive cancer care at convenient locations throughout Northeast Ohio, call or visit:

Lt. Governor Helps CVCC Break Ground on RAMTEC ExpansionLt. Governor Mary Taylor joined the

Board of Education and administration of Cuyahoga Valley Career Center (CVCC) in a ceremonial ground breaking for the center’s new RAMTEC facility. Approximately 150 guests attended the groundbreaking ceremony including Ohio Representatives Anielski and Celebrezze, and Ohio Senator LaRose. Also in attendance were seven of the nine mayors representing the CVCC communities, as well as numerous township trustees, economic development directors and other distinguished guests.

The official ceremony began with a welcome from CVCC Superintendent, Dr. Celena Roebuck, and was followed by opening remarks from CVCC Board President Kathleen Mack. Following the brief comments the Board members, administrators, and Lt. Governor took to the shovels to move a symbolic scoop of dirt where the 3200 sq. ft. addition to CVCC manufacturing lab and instructional space will be built.

Immediately following the ceremony

the guests proceeded to the school commons, where they were joined by another 100 guests and representatives from the area Chambers of Commerce for a luncheon and joint Chamber networking event. Lt. Governor Taylor kicked off the luncheon, which was prepared and served by students in the CVCC Culinary Arts program, with a keynote address to the audience. Ms. Taylor shared with the audience that the mission of career technical education in

Garfield Heights Awarded $930,000 for Property Demolition

PHOTO: Lt. Governor Mary Taylor (center) helps Lynn Laski, CVCC Board member, Christine Kitson, CVCC Board member, Paul Smith, Treasurer, Kathleen Mack, CVCC Board President, Liz Walton, Director of Adult Education, Mike Hall, Principal, and Celena Roebuck, Superintendent break ground for CVCC’s RAMTEC expansion. Photo courtesy of Mike Elicson, Photographer, Office of Communications, Ohio Development Services Agency.

Garfield Heights officials learned they will receive $930,000 from Cuyahoga County to demolish unsalvageable residential and commercial properties. The Property Demolition Program is expected to strengthen existing communities, accelerate property value growth and restore neighborhoods, according to Cuyahoga County Executive Armond Budish. Nineteen other communities were awarded part of the more than $10 million project allocation. The first round of awards will address about 10 percent of the vacant properties throughout the various communities hit hard by the foreclosure crises and declining values.

“Addressing vacant and distressed properties is an urgent issue throughout Cuyahoga County,” Budish said. “We are committed to working with communities

and housing advocates, side-by-side, to eliminate blight, promote redevelopment and ultimately, create stronger neighborhoods.”

Garfield Heights Mayor Vic Collova said he is pleased the county was able to find the money to help struggling communities. “We appreciate the commitment of the executive and the county council members. This is a program we definitely need and our city will see its benefit,” said the mayor.

Applications for a second round of funding will be accepted beginning May 1. Garfield Heights Economic Development Director Noreen Kuban said officials have identified 92 structures to be demolished with the first-round funding the city will receive. “And we know there are additional vacant and blighted properties we can take care of, if we receive more money from the county program,” Kuban said.

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and prevention services, support groups, and other needs. Office hours vary, so it is best to call and make an appointment.

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Buyers no longer will be required to put repair funds into an escrow account for violations cited during the point-of-sale inspection. Repairs still must be made by the deadline set by the city’s building

department. Buyers will receive a one-year family recreation pass, limit one per family. Members are still required to purchase an identification card at the recreation center.

Garfield Heights New Homebuyer Incentives

April 16 - 30, 2015

Garfield Heights Announces Fresh Start Program for License Suspensions

Hoping to combat the growing number of unlicensed drivers, the Judges of Garfield Heights Municipal Court have announced the Fresh Start Program to enable drivers to clear any forfeitures or blocks issued by Garfield Heights Municipal Court.

The Fresh Start Program

began February 23 and ends May 30.

Any person who has deliquent fines and costs may appear any time at the Office of the Clerk and pay the balance in full without arrest, court appearance, or additional court costs.

Any person who cannot

pay fines and costs in full may appear Wednesdays at 8 a.m. for a hearing to request additional time to pay and an immediate release of any license forfeiture or warrant block with minimum payment of $100.

Any person with standing warrant for failure to appear

on pending charges may appear on Wednesdays at 8 a.m. for a hearing to finalize the case or obtain a new hearing date without being arrested or being required to post bond.

LTG FROM PAGE 1general, and the RAMTEC center specifically, is in line with the administration’s goal of getting more Ohioans into desirable jobs, and more work is needed to dispel the perception that a bachelor’s degree is the only path to career success.

Following the keynote address, attendees watched a brief video highlighting the RAMTEC expansion. The video was produced by Catrell Simpson, a Nordonia Hills student enrolled

in CVCC’s Media Technology program. As a major tenet of the grant is to partner with the industry leaders in automated manufacturing, several corporate representatives were on hand to share in the excitement. Three of the individuals took a few moments to share their thoughts on this unique industry-education partnership. Glen Goldney, Global Business Manager for Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Automation, Bogdan Kozul, Group Manager

for Parker Hannifin Corporation, and Paul Aiello, Director of Sales CERT Operations, FANUC, each addressed the audience.

The Career Center is part of a $15 million RAMTEC (Robotic & Advanced Manufacturing Technology Education Collaborative) Straight A grant recipient. The $1.5 million that CVCC received as its portion is being combined with local funds to build a world-class training facility in the arena of advanced

manufacturing. The majority of the funds will go toward the purchase of needed

equipment for training. The RAMTEC initiative specifically looks to train and certify individuals in numerous areas of manufacturing such as FANUC and Haas CNC, FANUC and Motoman Robotics, pneumatics, and mechatronics.

Renovations to the existing facility should be completed in time to welcome back high school students in the fall and a January 2016 grand opening is planned for the new addition. CVCC will maintain limited course offering for adult students throughout the construction process. For a list of currently available courses visit www.cvccworks.edu/ramtec

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Budish Lays Out Top Priorities, Innovation AgendaCuyahoga County Executive Armond

Budish delivered his first State of the County Address. In the approximately 30-minute speech, Budish outlined the top priorities for his administration and a robust ‘Innovation Agenda.’

As County Executive, Budish’s top three priorities are Job Growth and Opportunity; Fairness and Equity; and Government that Gets Results. The following are excerpts from his address:

Job Growth and Opportunity“We must support businesses as they

create and grow jobs at all levels. Creating job openings, alone, is not enough, though. We, the County, must also help people get the education and training they need to qualify for those jobs. And we much keep our cities and neighborhoods vibrant to attract and retain top talent to fuel business growth.”

Fairness and Equity “It’s equity. It’s justice. Finally bridging

the wide opportunity gap that holds so many of us back. It is stunning to me that, in 2015, we still permit the “accident of birth” – those factors beyond our control, like who our parents are, their zip code, or the color of our skin – to be predictors of the future: whether our babies will live to see their first birthdays, whether our 5 year olds will be ready for kindergarten, whether our young people will be headed for college, or whether our courageous entrepreneurs can get a business loan.”

Government that Gets Results “If you walk into a County office

with a question, you should walk out with an answer, even if it’s not a “county problem.” It is my goal to figure out how we can create a “solution driven” County government, one that is efficient, effective, and focused on getting you what you need when you need it.”

To accomplish these three priorities and to move the entire region forward, Budish stated that the County must be innovative and do business in a different way than we have in the past. We must think outside of the box and break down those boxes that have boxed in our ability to best serve people and businesses.

Budish envisioned a future right here in Northeast Ohio where we can again say that we are a hub for innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship. If we nurture our bright, creative people with great ideas, support them, and give them a chance, we can help them create new business and new jobs. Budish outlined six specific initiatives, all part of an Innovation Agenda, to again make our region a hub for innovation and entrepreneurship.

Library Innovation Centers: Budish proposed a pilot program at

3 libraries in Garfield Heights, Mayfield, and Parma. If a resident has an idea for a business, they can come to a library. They will be able to work on a high speed internet connection and have access to state-of-the-art equipment like a 3D printer and an assortment of software options. Mentors and experts from Think Box, Launch House, BizDom, Case

Western Reserve University, Cleveland State University, NASA, and JumpStart have also committed to serve as partners and be available to teach and counsel our new entrepreneurs.

Capital Investment: To grow, our entrepreneurs need

startup and early stage money. They need better access to capital from local sources. The County can use its resources to leverage and bring private capital here, to grow young business. Budish announced that he issued 2 RFPS to attract $15 million of investment dollars to Northeast Ohio to support startup businesses. These investment programs should not cost our taxpayers because the County will be making loans, not grants, protected by secure repayment guarantees.

Global Center for Health Innovation: Budish also focused on reigniting the

Global Center for Health Innovation. The Global Center presents the opportunity to promote creativity within an exciting innovation environment which will start, grow, and attract businesses to Northeast Ohio. The Global Center has not yet come close to realizing its full potential, but we are taking steps to correct that. First, the County hired Fred DeGrandis, a top-notch managing director. And now the County is standing up an advisory committee of innovations leaders.

Small Business Loans: Local entrepreneurs looking to start

a neighborhood business need access

to capital and mentoring as well. Budish proposed a new program through which the County can use a secured and guarantee loan of $2 million to leverage an additional $8 million. This program will make loans to many more small businesses, and again, should be at no cost to County taxpayers.

Inclusion: Inclusion is an essential part of

innovation. The County recently completed a disparity study and the results are clear and disappointing. Budish will work closely with County Council to pass a Community Benefits Agreement to help remedy these disparities. Budish also announced he will seek to eliminate the bond requirement on jobs smaller than $250,000. This will give qualified small and minority contractors who previously could not afford a bond the chance to work on County projects for the first time.

No Wrong Door Policy: Businesses in need of government

assistance often get trapped in a maze of bureaucracy. There should be no wrong door for individuals and there should be no wrong door for businesses. Budish announced that the County will repurpose a member of the Department of Development to serve as a business ombudsman, to help businesses better access their government.

Credit Unions Help Consumers Afford Vacations: More Ohioans planning to take advantage of their vacation time this year

Spring break and summer vacations are upon us, and with a rebounding economy more people will hit the road this year for fun, sun, and relaxation. Up 1.6 percent from last year, 1.7 million Americans will travel domestically for leisure this year, according to the U.S. Travel Association estimates. This growing trend is expected to continue through 2017.

Most Ohioans will repeat their vacation plans from last year, but 18 percent of travelers will go on a longer vacation, a greater distance from home, according to the Ohio Credit Union League’s 2015 Consumer Survey. The survey also found that 13 percent of Ohio residents will visit more locations this year compared to last.

With more travel on the horizon, how can you be sure to afford these much-needed getaways?

•Research non-traditional

accommodations. A lodge at a state park or a weekly house rental can be more economical than a traditional hotel stay.

•Take advantage of fuel perks. Many retailers, such as grocery stores and gas stations, offer gas discounts that can amount to significant savings, especially

if you plan ahead and accumulate the rewards over the months leading up to your vacation.

•Put a little money aside all year. Determine early where it is you want to go and start setting money aside. Consider opening a savings account specifically for vacation funds.

•Consult your financial institution. Many credit unions offer vacation loans with affordable interest rates. Keep the term to 12 months to ensure it is paid off prior to your next vacation.

To learn more about

how a credit union can help you with your summer plans, visit www.aSmarterChoice.org and find a credit union in your area.

Linda J. How, Elder Law Attorney “Making Sense of the Law”

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Spring has sprung so it’s again gardening time in Garfield Heights. The city offers residents the opportunity to garden at one of three community locations. For information, gardeners can attend one of two 2015 Community Garden Meetings scheduled for 6 p.m., Monday, April 20 or 6 p.m., Wednesday,

April 29 at the Garfield Heights Civic Center, 5407 Turney Road.

For information about the Community Garden program or the upcoming meetings, call Karyn Andel at 216-475-5384 or e-mail her at [email protected].

Community Garden Meetings

EPA offers free food waste training webinars

The U.S. EPA Sustainable Materials Management (SMM) program is hosting a series of free webinars for those interested in zero waste, specifically the reduction of waste in food service operations.

The Food Waste Training & Toolkit webinars will guide users

through the waste assessment and reduction process presented in the Reducing Wasted Food & Packaging Toolkit.

Visit cuyahogacounty.us for more information and to go to registration links.

April 16 - 30, 2015

Celebrate at Earthfest on April 19Earth Day Coalition’s annual

EarthFest will be Sunday, April 19 at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds in Berea. This year’s EarthFest will celebrate the “Year of Clean Water,” in partnership with Mayor Frank Jackson’s Sustainable Cleveland 2019 initiative, the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District and Cuyahoga Arts & Culture.

EarthFest will feature 270 exhibits in 10 sustainability exhibit areas. Presented and organized by Earth Day Coalition since 1990, EarthFest is Ohio’s largest environmental education event and the longest running Earth Day celebration in the nation. During the event, stop by and visit the Solid Waste District staff at our booth!

Volunteer gardeners are needed for the Garfield Heights Green Up project, an important effort to improve and maintain public areas throughout the city. A spring clean up effort is planned for 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, April 25 at the Garfield Heights Civic Center. Groups of volunteers, such as

scouts, students seeking service hours, or company employees wanting to donate their time to a worthy cause, are encouraged to participate.

Individuals and groups can adopt specific sites. So far, generous volunteers have joined the effort and beautified areas throughout the community,

including the Civic Center, Fire and Police stations and the Veterans and Safety Forces memorials.

Volunteers maintain the areas throughout the summer and fall on their own schedules with their own tools. Ongoing maintenance includes weeding, watering and picking up trash

when necessary.Anyone interested in volunteering

can contact Pat Salemi at 216-475-1100, Ext. 2425 or [email protected].

Volunteer Gardeners Needed for Green Up Project

Tax Day, fast food workers in cities from Pittsburgh to Pasadena walked off the job, while here in Cleveland, adjunct professors, home care, child care and other low-wage workers marched and rallied in what was the most widespread mobilization ever by U.S. workers seeking higher pay.

Workers met at the SEIU District 1199 union hall at April 15 in Cleveland. From there, workers marched south on East 30th to Euclid Avenue and then west on Euclid Avenue to the campus of Cleveland State University while chanting and holding signs that read “enough is enough, raise wages for a better Cleveland,” “poverty wages hold Cleveland back,” and “fight for $15 and a union.” The march ended on the campus of Cleveland State University where other workers who are also uniting for good jobs in our community joined the marchers for a rally.

The two-and-a-half-year-old Fight

for $15 attended by students from 200 campuses. #BlackLivesMatter joined in as the ties between the racial and economic justice movements deepen. And the marches and rallies will stretch around the globe, with protests expected in 100 cities, in 40 countries, on six continents, from Sao Paolo to Tokyo.

Workers chose tax day both because the date, 4/15, is their demand and because they want to highlight the fact that they are paid so little that too many are forced to rely on public assistance to get by.

The nationwide strikes and protests will come two weeks after McDonald’s announced it was increasing salaries for a fraction of its workforce by $1. But rather than mollifying employees, the paltry pay move is attracting ridicule and inspiring even more workers to join the walkout.

Two-and-a-half years after it

launched in New York City, with 200 cooks and cashiers walking off their jobs demanding $15 an hour and union rights, people working in a range of different industries (including home care, child care, airport services, retail and academia) in the US and around the world have joined the Fight for $15 movement. What seemed crazy— workers’ demand for $15 an hour—has caught on and is now reality in SeaTac, Seattle and San Francisco. From coast to coast, cities, states and companies are racing to raise wages well above the federal minimum of $7.25. Now Democrats and leading economists are increasingly pointing to strengthening working Americans’ freedom to form unions as a key solution to boost wages and restore broad-based prosperity, something fast-food workers have been saying since their first strike in November, 2012. And the urgent need for solutions to America’s low-wage

crisis is already emerging as a key issue in the run-up to the 2016 election

The Fight for $15 movement Slate said, “managed to completely rewire how the public and politicians think about wages;” MSNBC said, “entirely changed the politics of the country;” and Fortune said, “transformed labor organizing from a process often centered on nickel-and-dime negotiations with a single employer into a social justice movement that transcends industry and geographic boundaries,”—will wage what is expected to be the largest-ever mobilization of U.S. workers seeking higher pay, with strikes, rallies and protests to be held across the country, including multiple actions in Cleveland, Ohio.

Tax Day, Cleveland Workers Joined Largest-Ever Mobilization of Underpaid: Fight for $15

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The U.S. EPA Sustainable Materials Management (SMM) program is hosting a series of free webinars for those interested in zero waste, specifically the reduction of waste in food service operations.

The Food Waste Training & Toolkit webinars will guide users

through the waste assessment and reduction process presented in the Reducing Wasted Food & Packaging Toolkit.

Visit cuyahogacounty.us for more information and to go to registration links.

April 16 - 30, 2015

The life expectancy for black men is 7.1 years less than for white men. They have the highest rates of lung, prostate and colon cancers of any population in the world, and 180 percent more black men than white men die from stroke.

These disturbing health disparities in black men have motivated Charles Modlin, MD, MBA, FACS, throughout his career. Dr. Modlin, a kidney transplant surgeon and urologist, is the founding director of the Minority Men’s Health Center (MMHC) at Cleveland Clinic, and he is determined to put an end to them.

Minority Men’s Health Fair. Since then, over 13,000 minority men have attended the annual event. In 2004,

country to address healthcare disparities among minorities.“We have made tremendous progress in engaging

minority and underserved males to obtain screenings for the early detection of serious medical conditions, many of which can be prevented, treated or cured if diagnosed early,” says Dr. Modlin. “Health fair attendees have been diagnosed with prostate, kidney and other cancers, kidney and heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, hepatitis C and other serious conditions.”

Men who receive an abnormal test result from a health

schedule an appointment with the MMHC. Cleveland Clinic

counselors and schedulers are available at the health fair. The MMHC is open three days a week to provide urological, medical and preventive health and wellness services to all men.

“Men who are not healthy cannot reach their full potential. Our mission is to provide men, regardless of race or ethnicity, with the opportunities and tools they need to improve and maintain their health,” says Dr. Modlin.

For more information, visit clevelandclinic.org/mmhc. Cleveland Clinic offers same-day appointments.

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for Autism. From Monday, April 13, through Sunday, April 19, Puzzle

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Toddler StorytimeBranch: Maple HeightsDate: Thursday, April 16, 2015 10:30

AMCaregivers and their children ages

19-35 months: Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Bookworms Book DiscussionBranch: Maple HeightsDate: Thursday, April 16, 2015 6:30

PMKids in 2nd and 3rd grade and

their favorite adult: Join us for a lively discussion of great books. The April title will be distributed at the March meeting or pick up a copy in the Children’s department.

Princess Training AcademyBranch: Maple HeightsDate: Saturday, April 18, 2015 2:00

PMAges 4-8: Wear whatever makes you

feel like a princess and join us for stories, activities and a craft. Show off your royal moves at our princess dance party.

Behavior-Based InterviewingBranch: Maple HeightsDate: Monday, April 20, 2015 6:30

PMLearn how to answer competency-

based or behavior-based interview questions that are popular with hiring managers today. This program will include a session with mock interviews.

Family StorytimeBranch: Maple HeightsDate: Monday, April 20, 2015 6:30

PMAll ages with adult caregiver: Join us

for stories, songs and fingerplays.

Monday Evening Book Lovers

Branch: Maple HeightsDate: Monday, April 20, 2015 Enjoy sharing good reads--the title

for April is HALF-BLOOD BLUES by Esi Edugyan.

Preschool StorytimeBranch: Maple HeightsDate: Tuesday, April 21, 2015 10:30

AMCaregivers and their children ages

3-5 not in kindergarten: Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Tinker TuesdayBranch: Maple HeightsDate: Tuesday, April 21, 2015 6:30

PMGrades K-5: Join us in the Tinker

Space to explore gravity, aerodynamics and other STEM activities.

What’s Up WednesdayBranch: Maple HeightsDate: Wednesday, April 22, 2015 3:30

PMTeens grades 6-12. Join us for some

fun on What’s up Wednesday! Whether it’s a Minute to Win It competition or taking a trip to Japan, or perhaps competing in a Jenga contest. Stop by to see “what’s up?” at the library.

Earth DayBranch: Maple HeightsDate: Wednesday, April 22, 2015 4:00

PMGrades K-12: Go green and celebrate

the earth! Children of all ages are invited to join us for earth friendly crafts and activities.

Credit RepairBranch: Maple HeightsDate: Wednesday, April 22, 2015 7:00

PMCelebrate Money Smart Week (April

18th-25th). Learn how to understand your credit report and ways to improve your credit score. There will be time for questions and answers. Be sure to bring a copy of your credit report with you.

Library Spotlight

Support the Garfield Heights Family Resource Center by recycling your paper products in the River Valley Paper Company bin at the Civic Center, 5407

Turney Road. The Resource Center helps at-risk families

and youth and offers referral services. Items accepted include newspaper, mail, phonebooks, office/school paper, magazines,

catalogs, paper bags, hard and soft bound books and cardboard. All proceeds generated from the yearlong paper drive will benefit the Resource Center. For information about the resource center, call Ruth Pollack, center

manager, at 216-475-1103 or e-mail [email protected]. For information about recycling, call Pat Salemi at 216-475-1100, ext. 2425 or e-mail [email protected].

Yearlong Paper Drive

Kiwanis Empty Bowl GH KIWANIS is having their 2nd annual

“Empty Bowl Project” on Thursday, April 23, 2015 at the Garfield Heights High School from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. “Empty Bowls” is an international project to fight

hunger. “Empty Bowls” allow local artists, art groups and craftsmen to create and donate groups. Guests are invited to choose a bowl and enjoy a simple meal of soup, salad and bread in exchange for

a minimum cash donation. The guests keep their bowls as a reminder of all the empty bowls in the world. The last Empty Bowl project raised over $5000 with all proceeds from the event went

to support local food banks. Interested in donating or joining in this worthwhile cause? Call Mary at 216 663-0238 or Debbie at 216 587-0083 or contact any GH Kiwanis Member.

2015 Garfield Heights Summer Safety Town Classes Safety Town Sessions will be held from

June 22-29 and June 29-July 3 at the Garfield Heights Middle School, 12000 Mapleleaf Drive. Classes are scheduled

from noon to 2 p.m. and 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., each session. Enrollment will begin

in May at the Dan Kostel Recreation Center.

Garfield Heights: 47th Annual Ice Skating Show: “Big Top Extravaganza”The Dan Kostel Recreation Center will

be hosting its 47th Annual Ice Show this year on Saturday, April 18th at 7:00 pm and Sunday, April 19th at 2:30 pm. This

year’s show is titled “Big Top Extravaganza” Stop by and witness first hand the hard work and accomplishments that our children have been working on for

months, from our tiniest tots, to our most advanced soloists. We are very fortunate to have this facility in our City, and to have such an outstanding, dedicated

‘Get down’ to Metroparks Zoo and Party for the Planet on April 25Make plans to ‘Party for the Planet’

with Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and celebrate Earth Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 25! The event will combine environmental education and family fun while highlighting the Zoo’s sustainability initiatives, bio-diversity and how conservation efforts affect wildlife and wild places.

Special activities will be set up throughout the Zoo including the new Cleveland Metroparks NatureTracks mobile classroom -- infused with touch screen technology and interactive exhibits, Meet the Keeper sessions, and craft stations at African Elephant Crossing and the Primate, Cat & Aquatics Building. Plus can’t-miss animal enrichment demonstrations, conservation displays and hands-on educational programs at the Center for Zoological Medicine and around the Zoo. All of which will help

inspire connections between guests and the natural world.

Families can visit their favorite Zoo animals and exhibits, including the new Penguin Shores exhibit in Northern Trek with a flock of six African penguins, and see a special preview of this summer’s live animal show with Professor Wylde. Kids will also enjoy a ride on the Circle of Wildlife Carousel, indulging their imaginations in the Nature Discovery Ridge play area and celebrating the Year of Clean Water with educational activities that focus on keeping our local water safe and drinkable.

New for this year will be a special theatrical performance by the Arm of the Sea Theater Company, provided by the Emerald Necklace Endowment Fund. This Saugerties, New York-based group has been performing across the U.S. for more than 20 years and will adapt one of

its popular shows, “The Rejuvenary River Circus,” to reflect the Great Lakes and the Cuyahoga River. They will perform two shows at the Zoo during Party for the Planet, and another on Sunday, April 26 at Cleveland Metroparks Watershed Stewardship Center in West Creek Reservation in Parma.

Linda Zolten Wood, director of the Painted Rain Barrel Project, will be on hand to discuss the benefits of diverting stormwater from our region’s sewers by using a hand-painted rain barrel. Guests are encouraged to bring their old cell phones, aluminum cans and reusable shoes and clothes for recycling. Proceeds from the cans collected will benefit the Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds and shoes and clothes will benefit Planet Aid.

An Educator’s Open House will be held during the event as well to offer

local teachers the chance to learn about the variety of programs offered by the Zoo’s Conservation Education Division. Registration is required for the open house. Teachers can register online at clevelandmetroparks.com/zoo or by calling (216) 635-3391.

Northeast Ohio’s most-visited year-round attraction, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Admission is $13.25 per person, $12.25 for seniors (62 and older), $9.25 for kids ages 2 to 11 and free for children younger than 2 and Zoo members. Parking is free. Located at 3900 Wildlife Way, the Zoo is easily accessible from Interstates 71, 90 and 480.

For more information, visit clevelandmetroparks.com/zoo or call (216) 661-6500.

April 16 - 30, 2015

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Attention allparents of preschool age children!The Maple Heights School District

will begin on Monday, April 20, 2015, accepting preschool applications for all regular education preschoolers for our 2015-16 ECE program. You can apply

by downloading a preschool application packet (new packet from previous years) from the website at www.mapleschools.com. All applications have to be submitted to the Curriculum Department

with all the necessary documentation, reviewed and accepted before you can enroll your child in the program. Once accepted into the program, you will be notified of acceptance and that you

need to fill out the enrollment packet to complete the process. If you have any further questions please contact the Curriculum Department at 216-587-6100 ext. 3401.

April 16 - 30, 2015

Three Trinity High School seniors receive early acceptance to medical school

Trinity High School is excited to announce that three seniors recently received confirmation of their early acceptance to medical school. Upon completion of their undergraduate studies, Sam Doerle, Sarah Foley and Danielle Stakes will claim a reserved spot at the medical school to which they were accepted.

These students’ accomplishments are a testament to the preparation they and other Trinity students receive while participating in the school’s Pre-Professional Internship Program. A profile of each student follows.

DANIELLE STAKES

Danielle was also awarded a position through Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine Early Assurance Program, and will complete her undergraduate studies at Ohio University, majoring in Biological Sciences and Pre-Med. Danielle’s Internship experiences include interning in the Cardiology Department of Marymount Hospital during her sophomore year, interning on a nursing floor at Marymount Hospital during her junior year as a Patient Care Assistant, and now interning at Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital in the Neonatal Unit. Ms. Marlene Bojko, Danielle’s supervisor at Marymount last year, evaluated her as being very engaged, self-directed, and kind and compassionate when communicating with patients.

Danielle is a graduate of St. Barnabas School and resides in Northfield.

Sarah’s Internship experiences include interning in Quality Management at South Pointe Hospital during her sophomore year, interning as a Patient Care Assistant at Marymount Hospital

in the ENDO-PACU department her junior year, and currently interning in the Pediatric Outpatient Clinic at Cleveland Clinic. Her supervisor Ms. Debbie Sivert stated, “It is so wonderful to have Sarah intern with us. I know for sure that this young lady is going places, and it’s been an absolute joy to see her growth in our department.”

Sarah enjoys working with Debbie just as much. She said, “Debbie is one of those people that makes me know I want to go into healthcare. She is just so caring with her patients.”

Sarah plans to major in Molecular Biology at John Carroll University. From there, she will attend Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine majoring in Osteopathic Medicine. Sarah was honored to be selected, since only 10 spots were available and students interviewed from all over the state. She also feels that Trinity prepared her well for this great opportunity.

“The Internship Program and Medical Science courses gave me so much more to speak about at the interview as I met with the Dean of Admissions and his team. Not only could I speak to my real experience through the Internship Program, but I actually worked with a doctor who is an Ohio University graduate and the interview team was excited that I knew him.”

Sarah is a graduate of St. Columbkille School and resides in Independence.

SAM DOERLE

Sam will attend Kent State University for two years as an undergrad in an accelerated major of Integrated Life Sciences for Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) students only. He

will then attend NEOMED with plans for a residency in ER medicine or general surgery.

He was awarded this opportunity through the NEOMED B.S./M.D. Dual Admission Program. Sam’s Pre-Professional Internship experiences demonstrate that he is Trinity’s only Intern in the history of the program participating in both the information technology (IT) and medical tracks. In his sophomore year he interned in IT at Marymount Hospital, and in his junior year he was a Patient Care Assistant on a nursing floor at Marymount Hospital.

Sam is currently interning in the BioRobotics Lab of the Lerner Research Institute at Cleveland Clinic. Sam credits both the Internship Program and Trinity’s Medical Science and Technology courses with assisting him in getting into this competitive program. “My Med. Science courses at Trinity taught by Mr. Scott Hayes were incredibly helpful in giving me the knowledge to adequately converse with the doctors who interviewed me throughout this process,” he said. “The Internship Program was also invaluable to me in leading to this great opportunity.”Sam is a graduate of Hillside Middle School and resides in Seven Hills.

SARAH FOLEY

Sarah Foley and Danielle Stakes both applied to the John Carroll University and Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine Early Assurance Program. Through this program, students selected know they have a reserved seat after their undergrad coursework is completed either at John Carroll or Ohio University.

Sarah’s Internship experiences include interning in Quality Management

at South Pointe Hospital during her sophomore year, interning as a Patient Care Assistant at Marymount Hospital in the ENDO-PACU department her junior year, and currently interning in the Pediatric Outpatient Clinic at Cleveland Clinic. Her supervisor Ms. Debbie Sivert stated, “It is so wonderful to have Sarah intern with us. I know for sure that this young lady is going places, and it’s been an absolute joy to see her growth in our department.”

Sarah enjoys working with Debbie just as much. She said, “Debbie is one of those people that makes me know I want to go into healthcare. She is just so caring with her patients.”

Sarah plans to major in Molecular Biology at John Carroll University. From there, she will attend Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine majoring in Osteopathic Medicine. Sarah was honored to be selected, since only 10 spots were available and students interviewed from all over the state. She also feels that Trinity prepared her well for this great opportunity.

“The Internship Program and Medical Science courses gave me so much more to speak about at the interview as I met with the Dean of Admissions and his team. Not only could I speak to my real experience through the Internship Program, but I actually worked with a doctor who is an Ohio University graduate and the interview team was excited that I knew him.”

Sarah is a graduate of St. Columbkille School and resides in Independence.

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Columbus & Ohio8 The Heights StandardApril 16 - 30, 2015

River Sweep Scheduled for May 9Mill Creek Watershed Partners are

hosting their annual “River Sweep” Stream Cleanup of Johnston Mill Run, a tributary of Mill Creek and a hidden gem running through the cities of Cleveland and Garfield Heights. The 2015 event will be Saturday, May 9, from 9 a.m. to noon.

Volunteers should meet at Arthur

Johnston Park (formerly Miles-Heights), located near 4478 Johnston Parkway, Cleveland, 44105. Volunteers also will work from Forestdale Park, located off E. 131st Street, in Garfield Heights. They should wear enclosed shoes and long pants. Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult.

The event is co-sponsored by the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District, Union-Miles Development Corporation, Harvard Community Services Center, Canalway Partners, and the cities of Cleveland and Garfield Heights. Partners are working to develop a hiking/biking trail along Johnston Mill Run.

Post-event refreshments will be served at Arthur Johnston Park. For information about the event, contact Pat Salemi, 216-475-1100, ext. 2425, or Debra Prater, 216-991-8585, ext. 3122.

Mayor Vic Collova

Meet at Arthur Johnston Park (Miles Heights Park)

Just South of 4478 Johnston Parkway, Cleveland 44105

Pat Salemi @ (216) 475-1100 Ext. 2425 or Debra Prater @ (216) 991-8585 Ext. 3122.

9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday May 9

(Light refreshments to follow)

The Mill Creek Watershed Partners invite you to participate in the annual River Sweep, a collaborative effort to clean and bring awareness to a hidden gem in our community. Johnston Mill Run is a tributary of Mill Creek that runs through Garfield Heights and the City of Cleveland.

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED

All ages and groups are welcome to join in our effort.

Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult.

Enclosed shoes, long pants and gloves are suggested.

To volunteer, register, or for information, contact