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The Heights August 20 - September 3, 2015 Volume 5 :: No. 16 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 thebroadwaycyclery.com Located less than one mile from the Bedford Reservation singletrack bike trail BEAT THE RUSH SALE District Staff Bring Energy and Enthusiasm to 2015 Convocation Teachers, administrators and staff brought a high level of energy and enthusiasm to the 2015 Convocation, which was held in the High School Performing Arts Center on the morning of Thursday, August 13, 2015. The annual meeting was a source of inspiration for all those in attendance, as they prepared for the start of the 2015-2016 school year. A key highlight of the event was the presentation of the Martin H. Miller Award to Intervention Specialist Jennifer Humphrey. The award was presented by Superintendent Terry Olszewski, and Elmwood teacher and representative for the Garfield Heights Teacher Association Terese LePelley. Both praised Ms. Humphrey for her creativity and tireless dedication to helping all students succeed. Described as a “consummate team player,” Ms. Humphrey consistently goes above and beyond to help students learn, taking time to tutor students during her lunch breaks, as well as over the summer months. As a recipient of the award, Ms. Humphrey will receive a $500.00 reward from the Martin H. Miller Fund, which was originally founded by Martin H. Miller (Garfield Heights Class of 1933), and is currently overseen by members of his family. Superintendent Terry Olszewksi followed with an energetic and inspiring presentation, the theme of which played off video footage of a live performance of the song ‘Proud Mary’ by legendary singer Tina Turner. During the presentation, Superintendent Olszewski encouraged those in attendance to focus on the process of growing together to become better teachers and administrators, and to remember that greater challenges bring greater rewards. He then cited an extensive list of reasons why the Garfield Heights City Schools were “rollin” towards achieving success for the upcoming school year, including investments in new textbooks and instructional technology, renovations of the Middle School Gym, a five-star rating being awarded to the pre- school program at William Foster and the installation of cameras and GPS devices on all buses to enhance the safety and security of students. In conclusion, Superintendent Olszewski encouraged staff members to “keep the big wheels moving forward” as they continue to work together towards helping students achieve success. The Garfield Heights City Schools would like to thank our dedicated staff and teachers, and wish them a successful 2015-2016 school year! First Day of School a Success in Garfield Heights School officially began in the Garfield Heights City Schools on Monday, August 17, 2015 and the entire school district wishes the families and students of the community all the best in the start of this new school year. Throughout the campus of the Garfield Heights City Schools, students were being led by their teachers and staff members throughout the buildings. Excitement and energy filled the air. At Elmwood Elementary School, and for the third consecutive year in a row, Marymount Hospitals’ Helping Hands Committee donated 75 fully-stocked bags with school supplies and materials to first grade students. Their group of five members even stayed to read books to our third grade library students. Thank you to the families of the Garfield Heights City Schools for their patience, enthusiasm and support this first week of school.

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District Staff Bring Energy and Enthusiasm to 2015 Convocation

Teachers, administrators and staff brought a high level of energy and enthusiasm to the 2015 Convocation, which was held in the High School Performing Arts Center on the morning of Thursday, August 13, 2015. The annual meeting was a source of inspiration for all those in attendance, as they prepared for the start of the 2015-2016 school year. A key highlight of the event was the presentation of the Martin H. Miller Award to Intervention Specialist Jennifer Humphrey. The award was presented by Superintendent Terry Olszewski, and Elmwood teacher and representative for the Garfield Heights Teacher Association Terese LePelley. Both praised Ms. Humphrey for her creativity and tireless dedication to helping all students succeed. Described as a “consummate team player,” Ms. Humphrey consistently goes above and beyond to help students learn, taking time to tutor students during her lunch breaks, as well as over the summer months. As a recipient of

the award, Ms. Humphrey will receive a $500.00 reward from the Martin H. Miller Fund, which was originally founded by Martin H. Miller (Garfield Heights Class of 1933), and is currently overseen by members of his family.

Superintendent Terry Olszewksi followed with an energetic and inspiring presentation, the theme of which played off video footage of a live performance of the song ‘Proud Mary’ by legendary singer Tina Turner. During the presentation, Superintendent Olszewski encouraged those in attendance to focus on the process of growing together to become better teachers and administrators, and to remember that greater challenges bring greater rewards. He then cited an extensive list of reasons why the Garfield Heights City Schools were “rollin” towards achieving success for the upcoming school year, including investments in new textbooks and instructional technology, renovations of the Middle School Gym, a five-star rating being awarded to the pre-

school program at William Foster and the installation of cameras and GPS devices on all buses to enhance the safety and security of students. In conclusion, Superintendent Olszewski encouraged staff members to “keep the big wheels moving forward” as they continue to

work together towards helping students achieve success. The Garfield Heights City Schools would like to thank our dedicated staff and teachers, and wish them a successful 2015-2016 school year!

First Day of School a Success in Garfield Heights

School officially began in the Garfield Heights City Schools on Monday, August 17, 2015 and the entire school district wishes the families and students of the community all the best in the start of this new school year. Throughout the campus of the Garfield Heights City Schools, students were being led by their teachers and staff members throughout the buildings. Excitement and energy filled the air. At Elmwood Elementary School, and for the third consecutive year in a row, Marymount Hospitals’ Helping Hands Committee donated 75 fully-stocked bags with school supplies and materials to first grade students. Their group

of five members even stayed to read books to our third grade library students. Thank you to the families of the Garfield Heights City Schools for their patience, enthusiasm and support this first week of school.

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Help for Garfield Heights families is just a phone call away. The new Family Resource Center at the Garfield Heights Civic Center, 5407 Turney Road, has information to assist families with drug treatment, counseling

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

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

d o c u m e n t a t i o n , 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.

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

T u r n e y 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

August 20 - September 3, 2015

Garfield Heights Summer Fest 2015

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Garfield Heights Summer Fest 2015 Event Schedule 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 23, Civic Center Complex, 5407 Turney Road.

Throughout the day, gift bags will be distributed at the Welcome Tent. Free balloons and party hats inside the Civic Center, while supplies last.

Safety Fair (Library Parking Lot) 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Metro Life Flight 1:15 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. (Recreation Center Parking Lot)

Garfield Heights Library Open 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. (Special Activities Inside Library)

Magic by Morris 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.(Parking Lot near Historical Society Museum)

K-9 Demonstration (Library Parking Lot) 3:15 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Martial Arts Demonstration 4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Civic Center Front Lawn)

Children’s Games (Cost is one ticket.) 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. (Tickets are 25 cents each or six for $1.)

Pony Rides (Cost is eight tickets.) 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. (Parking Lot near Historical Society Museum)

Cleveland Metroparks Nature Tracks 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Historical Society Ice Cream Social 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Museum Tours (Historical Society Museum)

Dunk Tank (Cost is $1.) 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Hole in One Contest (Three putts for $1.) 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.(Playoffs begin at 5:30 p.m. Winner announced at play location.)

Unique Gift Store 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.(Inside the Civic Center)

Community Organization Tables 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. (Inside the Civic Center. Includes Community Garden group mini farmer’s market.)

Face Painting (One ticket. Inside Civic Center) 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Sight and Sound Band (Main Tent) 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Prize Drawings (Main Tent) 5:15 p.m.

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If Your Student Struggles To Read, Help Is On The Way! Does Your Child Struggle to Read?

Garfield Heights Elementary Schools have a plan. If you have a child in the primary grades who has struggled to learn to read, help is on the way.

What we will do…

Our schools follow the steps contained in Ohio’s Third Grade Reading Guarantee. We assess the reading skills of every child in kindergarten through grade 3 at

the beginning of the school year. If we find that your child is not reading at the level needed for his or her grade, we will create a Reading Improvement Plan just for your child. The plan will include extra reading time each day led by a trained reading teacher.

Our goal is to make sure that by the end of third grade, your child has the reading skills needed to be successful in higher grades, where learning relies more heavily on the ability to read.

With the extra attention we give our struggling readers, many catch up before third grade.

What you can do…

You can help improve your child’s reading skills at the same we’re working on that at school. An organization called InfOhio offers 10 tips to help parents support reading at home. You can also make sure your child attends school

every day and arrives on time so we can provide instruction and assistance.

Reading is the key to learning throughout a child’s school years. That’s why it’s very important to bring struggling readers up to speed as early as possible. Working together, schools and parents can make sure every child is armed with the reading skills needed to be successful in school.

August 20 - September 3, 2015

Red Cross issues urgent call for most needed blood typesThe American Red Cross is facing

a looming shortage of the blood types most needed by patients and is calling on eligible donors with O negative, B negative and A negative blood to give now to prevent an emergency situation. Blood donation appointments can be quickly and easily scheduled by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.

Overall blood donations in the Red Cross Northern Ohio Blood Services Region have been approximately 2,433 fewer per month in June and July this year than the previous 10 months of the year. When demand for the most needed types begins to outpace donations, the Red Cross alerts donors to help restock the shelves.

Type O negative is the universal blood type and can be transfused to patients with any blood type. Types B negative and A negative can be transfused to Rh positive or negative patients. Eligible donors

are encouraged to donate double red cells – a process where two units of red cells are collected while most of the plasma and platelets are returned to the donor – where available.

“Summer blood shortages are not uncommon, but they can be prevented when generous volunteers roll up their sleeves to help save lives,” said Christy Peters, External Communications Manager for the Red Cross Northern Ohio Region. “Many donors have already given this summer. We’re now asking donors who haven’t donated, and those who are eligible again, to make an appointment to give now to help ensure blood products are available for patients.”

Platelets and type AB plasma also needed. Platelet donors and those with type AB blood are also continually needed to help ensure patients receive the lifesaving blood products they need. Platelets – a key clotting component of blood often needed by cancer patients, surgical

patients and bone narrow recipients – must be transfused within five days of donation, so donations are constantly needed. Donors with type AB blood are urged to give blood or platelets to restock the plasma supply. Type AB donors have the universal plasma type, which can be given to patients of all blood types.

Individuals who donated blood earlier this summer may be eligible to donate again and help patients like an expectant mother at a Red Cross-supported hospital who is currently receiving nearly 100 units of blood products a week until she delivers. Her need alone could add up to 1,100 units.

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The free Blood Donor App – available in app stores by searching for American Red Cross or by texting BLOODAPP to 90999 – not only makes appointment scheduling easy, but donors can also access their digital donor card and be notified when their donation is distributed to a hospital. Donors can also visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental consent in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.

Garfield Heights Varsity Bowling Team is Looking for Participants

The High School’s Varsity Bowling Team is looking for new members! If you are a great bowler, a good bowler, or think you are interested in bowling, come on out!

There will be a practice bowling session on: Tuesday, August 25, 20157:00 - 8:30 pm. Cloverleaf Bowling Lanes in Independence. The cost will be $5.00 for shoe rental and approx. 1 ½ hours of practice. Bring your bowling equipment if you have any. This will give the coaches a chance to

view all those that show up. They will have several more sessions before the season starts.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact one of the coaches: Head Varsity Coach - Leonard Kaliszewski (through the High School office - 662-2800) Varsity Coach - William Tabb (through the Maple Leaf Elementary School office - 216-662-3800)

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Address hernia pain early to avoid problems.

Rick Gemma, DO

If hernias are not repaired, they generally grow and become increasingly

A hernia is caused when a weakness or tear in the abdominal muscles allows contents of the abdomen (such as fatty tissue, intestines or the bowels) to protrude through the muscle tissue. Hernias usually occur in or around the groin, abdomen or navel, or near previous sites of abdominal surgery. The person will often feel a lump or bulge.

“Some hernias don’t cause symptoms,” says Rick Gemma, DO, a general surgeon at South Pointe Hospital. However, Dr. Gemma says to see your doctor as soon as possible if you experience any of these:

• Discomfort and pain• A noticeable protrusion in

the groin area or abdomen

• Pain while lifting• A dull aching sensation • A vague feeling of fullness

Hernia repairAccording to Dr. Gemma, surgery is the only effective

treatment for a hernia. Other treatments such as diet, exercise, trusses, belts, briefs, medications and vitamins are of little use.

It’s best to deal with a hernia early, rather than waiting for an emergency situation, because:

• The repair can be scheduled at a convenient time for you.• Long-term results are better with smaller hernia repairs.• Larger hernias have a higher recurrence rate.• Untreated hernias can lead to serious, life-threatening

conditions.

Hernia surgeries may be performed by an open repair (small incision over the herniated area) or by laparoscopic surgery (minimally invasive). Both procedures are considered safe and effective, and usually take about an hour.

Surgical treatment depends on many factors, including the type, size and location of the hernia, whether you have had previous surgeries and if you are a candidate for general anesthetic, nerve blocks or local anesthesia. A comprehensive

Today, most hernia repairs are outpatient surgeries. This means patients are able to return to most normal activities in a few days.

If you suspect or know you have a hernia, call 216.444.7000 to make an appointment for an evaluation or surgery with Dr. Gemma at South Pointe Hospital. To learn more about Cleveland Clinic’s Comprehensive Hernia Center, visit clevelandclinic.org/hernia. Cleveland Clinic offers same-day appointments.

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Creative Writing ClubBranch: Maple HeightsDate: Thursday, August 20, 2015

3:30 PMLove to write? Join us to get

inspired and stretch your imagination with exercises to help you through the creative writing process. Get tips, ideas and practice.

PowerPoint EssentialsBranch: Maple HeightsDate: Wednesday, August 26, 2015

1:00 PMLearn how to use Microsoft

PowerPoint to design creative presentations and slideshows. Prerequisite: Word Essentials or some experience using Word.

Library Spotlight

August 20 - September 3, 2015

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

DO YOU HAVE SICK OR AGING PARENTS? DO YOU WORRY THEY MIGHT NEED TO GO INTO A NURSING HOME? HOW WILL THAT BE PAID FOR? WILL THEY LOSE ALL THEIR ASSETS TO MEDICAID?

I INVITE YOU & YOUR PARENTS TO MY FREE WORKSHOP, CALLED “SEVEN THREATS TO YOUR FAMILY SECURITY”

I will explain legal concepts in a simple way. Learn how the law can help you, not hurt you. By attending, you get my FREE Estate Plan Audit.

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS:

Monday evening: SEPT. 14, 2015 FROM 6 TO 8 PM Wednesday afternoon: SEPT. 16, 2015 FROM 2 TO 4 PM All Workshops are held near Downtown Bedford, Ohio.

For more information and to reserve seats, contact Linda How at [email protected] or (440) 786-9449.

University Hospitals Bedford Medical Center Senior Network to Sponsor Annual Senior Wellness Expo September 30

The Senior Network at University Hospitals Bedford Medical Center, a campus of UH Regional Hospitals, will offer its 2015 Senior Wellness Expo on

Wednesday, September 30, at Solon Senior / Community Center.

The free drop-in event is open to all and is designed to be both fun and educational.

The Senior Wellness Expo will be held from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. and includes complimentary health screenings, information booths, giveaways and door prizes.

From 11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., attendees may purchase samples from a soup/chili cook-off for $4, including salad, bread, dessert and beverage. The Act II Singers

will perform at 11:15 a.m. Reservations are not required for the 2015 Senior Wellness Expo.

The UH Bedford Medical Center Senior Network is made up of more than 150 individuals from more than 110 organizations serving seniors in Northeast Ohio, including offices on aging, long-term care facilities, medical supply companies, community centers, schools, and other local businesses. The organization has sponsored several community events each year since it formed in 1997.

“The Senior Network offers this annual event to be sure seniors across the entire region have access to valuable screening – and have some fun as well,” says Anne O’Neill, LSW, Manager, Center for Healthy Aging, UH Bedford Medical Center. “We also know that family caregivers play an important role in senior care, so we encourage the whole family to take advantage of screenings that too often are neglected given all the responsibilities adult children caregivers provide their parents and grandparents.”

The Solon Senior/Community Center is located at 35000 Portz Parkway in Solon. For more information about the event, call the UH Bedford Medical Center Senior Network at 440-735-3711.

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Reading Program Seeks Tutors

Ohio Reading Corps is looking for tutors. The position is part of the AmeriCorps program and participants receive a monthly stipend and Education Award. Tutors provide support/instruction in small groups or one-on-one to elementary school students in Garfield Heights, Bedford, Maple Heights and Warrensville Heights. Participants must commit to a minimum of 900 hours of service

and primarily work during the school day from Sept. 1 through June 30. Qualifications for the program can be found at www.esc-cc.org. For additional information about Ohio Reading Corps, contact Elyse Sanchez at [email protected].

I love summer. Long warm days, breezy nights, vacations, kids out of school; summer is a fun time of year. Even this year’s every day rain is better than what we’ll get in January and February. But as we get into August, we have to start thinking about the things we need to do to get ready for fall and win-ter. School clothes, finishing out-door projects, and of course, our bi-yearly dental examination and teeth cleaning!

“What?” you say, “I can get my teeth checked any time”. Yeah, that may be true, but once fall hits, things get busy. School and work take over our lives again. Days get shorter. Weather gets colder. Gen-erally, we want to do less outside

of the house. That’s when we start putting things off for another day (week, month ...).

So if you haven’t done so recently, now is the time for your family to have your dental checkup and cleaning. And if we find any prob-lems that need to be addressed, we can address them before they get too big. And for those of you with insurance, don’t forget that

your yearly benefit expires at the end of the year, and if you don’t use it, you lose it. You’ve earned that benefit, don’t give it away by staying away! And don’t wait un-til December to do it; the schedule gets much tighter at that time of year.

Enjoy the rest of your summer and I look forward to seeing you soon.

Yours in good health, Dr. Mychael Davis

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Three free events – for one goal of aging gracefully.Mark your calendar in September for our FREE Lifelong Health Events for older adults. With screenings and conversations with our experts, you’ll learn how to maximize your health as you age.

All events are free, but registration is required.

Free Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) ScreeningsFriday, September 18 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

UH Bedford Medical Center 44 Blaine Avenue. Bedford, OH 44146Call 1-800-355-9992 to register.

Watch Your Step! Advanced Treatments for Balance Disorders Presented by Amy McMillin, PTWednesday, September 23 | 5 – 6:30 p.m.

Warrensville Outpatient and Neuro Rehab Center4480 Richmond Road, Warrensville Heights, OH 44128Call 440-735-4219 to reserve a seat. A light dinner will be provided.

How to Decrease Your Risk Of Developing Breast Cancer Presented by Lisa Rock, MDThursday, September 24 | 5 – 6 p.m.

UH Bedford Medical Center 44 Blaine Avenue , Bedford, OH 44146Call 440-735-4200 to register. Refreshments will be provided.

Garfield Heights Fall Recycling Program

Household Hazardous Waste Collection will be from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Aug. 31, Sept. 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 at the Garfield Heights Service Garage, 13600 McCracken Road. Free, secure document shredding is from 9 a.m. to

Noon, Sept. 12 at the service garage.Residential waste only accepted. No

commercial disposal. For details, call 216-475-3373.

Free Legal AssistanceFree legal assistance will be

available for drivers with suspended driver’s licenses who want to begin the process of having their licenses reinstated.

A session will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2015 between 10:00 am and 12:00 pm at Garfield Heights Library, 5409 Turney Road, Garfield Hts., Ohio.

Volunteer attorneys and law students will be present to assist drivers in identifying and satisfying reinstatement requirements. This is an informational meeting only.

Licenses will not be reinstated at this event.

Visit www.lascleve.org for details.